Salvation Army
To enable the local corps to hear the Salvation Army Service, which was broadcast from the London Studio on Sunday evening, when an excellent address was given bty General Booth, Mr H. Clarke kindly placed his wireless set in the S.A. Hall, and the service was very much enjoyed by those present.
The officers are extremely grateful to Mr Clarke for his kindess, as it gave many local Salvationists the opportunity for listening for the first time to their leader.
Annual Treat
The Salvation Army entertained the children to a tea and entertainment at the Salvation Army Hall on Monday last.
Fifty-four children were present, and after enjoying a good and merry tea were equally pleased with a concert arranged by the officers of the Corp.
During the evening some 60 parents and friends of the children joined the party and watched the arrival of Father Christmas, who distributed a wonderful array of gifts from the Christmas Tree.
There was a real spirit of happiness throughout the evening, and not a few were sorry when it was time to go home. The officers and helpers were heartily thanked for the excellent arrangements.
Congregational Church Sunday School
On Sunday afternoon, January 29ths, a very happy little service was held in the Buntingford Congregational Church, the occasion being the annual prize distribution in connection with its Sunday School.
The meeting was in the nature of an open service, which means that the parents of the scholars and any interested in the Sunday School and its work are invited to be present.
There was a good gathering, therefore, of other adults to join the scholars and their officers and teachers. The hymns chosen were very beautiful, and the whole service was very reverently gone through.
The special part of this service was the distribution of prizes to those scholars who had mdae the requisite number of attendances in 1927, and who had deserved commendation for good conduct.
Capt. Gloyns, of the Buntingford branch of the Salvation Army, was present and kindly presented the books to the successful scholars.
Mr R.F. Dellow, S.S. Superintendent, introducted Capt. Gloyns and acknowledged her kindly interest in the school, and later offered her the warmest thanks for coming.
Though the number of book prizes was small, the Captain made a pleasing little ceremony of it, and, in a happy little speech to the scholars, urged them to "keep clear of mud." This they could do in the strength of the saviour.
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On Wednesday evening last the Congregational Church scholars met with their officers and teachers in the schoolroom for a social evening. They all enjoyed a very happy time together, and entered with great pleasure into the games and competitions, &c., which had been arranged for them. They also had refreshments served to them during the evening and, as they left at the close, an orange.
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A weekly sewing class for girls is held in the Buntingford Congregational Schoolroom under Miss Edith Careless, and on Thursday evening, January 12th, the class met in the schoolroom for a social evening. A very pleasant time was spent by those who came, and after the tea which was provided for them the evening's programme consisted of games, recitations, &c.
Salvation Army
Great excitement reigned among the Salvation Army young people on Wednesday last week, when 47 children were entertained to tea in the Salvation Army Hall.
Later in the evening the prizes and awards for 1925 were presented. The hall was packed, and the children rendered several well-appreciated items.
Fourty-eight presentations were made, among which was a special badge awarded to Jack Parker, of River Green, for perfect attendance for three consecutive years. Captain Lillian Pollock presented the awards and spoke words of encouragement to the young folk.