21st January 1927 - Women's Institute Monthly Meeting

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Women's Institute

Monthly Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Buntingford Women's Institute was held at the Assembly Room, the George Hotel, on Wednesday in last week.

The meeting took the form of a social, and, as was expected, the room was crowded.

The President, Mrs H.C. Marshall, presided.

Refreshments were served to all present, after which games, &c., were indulged in. Mrs Howard was applauded for a recitation, and some folk dancing by the members was also much enjoyed. Throughout the evening, Mrs Stapley and Mrs G. Armstrong presided at the piano.

The successful meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem and Auld Lang Syne.

7th January 1927 - Whist Drive And Dance

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Whist Drive And Dance

The Town Silver Band made a profit of £3 from the Whist Drive and Dance organised by the committee, and held at the George Hotel Assembly Room on Friday evening last.

There was an excellent company present, 20 tables being in use for whist. Other persons came in later for dancing, the room being crowded.

At midnight "Auld Lang Syne" was heartily sung, the company joining hands.

The successful whist players were:

Ladies - 1, Miss Hatchett; 2, Mr W. Budd (playing as lady); 3, Miss M. Cornwell.

Gents - 1, Mr Gilbey; 2, Mr C. Tottman; 3, Mr W. Watson.

Mr T. Wornham was an efficient M.C. for both whist and dancing.

The whist prizes were vouchers for goods to be purchased in the town.

The event was most successful, everyone having a jolly good time.

Music for dancing was supplied by Mrs Stapley (piano) and the Town Silver Band.

18th February 1927 - Births, Marriages and Deaths

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Births, Marriages and Deaths

Death

Nelson - On February 10th, at "The Angel" Inn, Buntingford, Rebecca Nelson, aged 86 years.

Mr and Mrs Taylor and Family wish to return thanks for the many expressions of sympathy received in their great bereavement; also for the beautiful flowers sent.

Mrs A.T. Stapley wishes to thank all those who have sent messages of sympathy in her recent bereavement.

11th February 1927 - The Late Mr A.T. Stapley

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The Late Mr A.T. Stapley

The funeral of Mr A.T. Stapley, whose death we announced last week, took place at Brandon last week.

Mr Stapley had been associated for a number of years with the social life of Brandon and district, having held the position of Bandmaster of Brandon Town Band, principal of Stapley's Dance Orchestra, and of an officer in the Brandon Flint Lodge of Druids.

The hearse was preceded by a large assembly of Druids, and followed by relatives, friends and members of the Town Band in uniform, and also by members of the Hockwold Village Club, at which the flag was flown at half-mast during the ceremony.

Members of the Druids Lodge lined the church as the cortege passed. The hymn "Abide with me," was played upon entering the Church, and the Dead March in Saul upon leaving.

At the conclusion of the service at the graveside, a very impressive Druidical service was conducted by the Chaplain of the Druids Lodge, and each member dropping a piece of mistletoe in the grave, saluted their dead brother.

There was a large gathering of residents from far and near, and some beautiful floral tributes.

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Photo of Mr Stapley's shop.