21st December 1928 - Buckland Women's Institute Annual Meeting

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W.I. Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Buckland Women's Institute was held in the School on Wednesday in last week, when the President (Miss N. Pigg) was in the chair.

Following the singing of the National Anthem and the reading of the minutes, Mrs C.R. Turney, of Mardley Bury, gave an excellent talk on the co-operative spirit which is essential for the working of every Institute.

Mrs Turney afterwards gave a papier machie [sic] demonstration, and all members heartily endorsed a vote of thanks accorded her at the conclusion.

The affairs of the Institute were afterwards dealt with, the President introducing this business by her annual speech. The report of the secretary and the treasurer's balance sheet were also submitted, their adoption being duly proposed, seconded and carried.

The balance sheet showed a satisfactory balance in hand of about £10. The thanking of the officers for their past services caused much fun, each being individually thanked by members.

During tea, voting took place for the officers and Committee for the ensuing year, the result of the election being:

Secretary, Miss Gilby; President, Miss N. Pigg; Vice-Preisdent, Miss P. Morris; Committee: Mrs F. Pigg (Barkway), Miss F. Pigg, Miss G. Pigg, Mrs J. Carter, Mrs H. Carter, Miss N. Carter, Mrs R. Stoten, Mrs J. White, Mrs C. Jackson, Mrs J. Hurry, Miss R. Beale (Royston) and Miss M. Gilby.

A small jumble sale was held during the evening, following which games were indulged in. Songs were contributed by Miss P. Morris.

The prize for the best Christmas gift for 1/6 was awarded to Mrs Chris Whitby, of Reed, for raffia tea cosy and egg cosies. The singing of Auld Lang Syne brought a pleasant evening to a close.

21st December 1928 - Buckland Whist Drive and Dance

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Whist Drive and Dance

A whist drive and dance was held in the School on Friday, December 14, in aid of a children's treat. The attendance was small, no doubt owing to the very sharp frost.

The winners of prizes for whist were as follows:

Ladies - 1 Mrs R. Tott, 2 Mr F. Stoten (playing as lady);

Gents: 1 Mr E. Bruce, 2 Mr F. Stoten; booby, Miss N. Carter.

The prizes were presented by Miss F. Pigg. Fancy dress for the dance was optional, and prizes were offered for this. Miss F. Pigg and Miss P. Morris kindly judged the competitors.

The adult's prize was tken by Mrs Dommett, as Father Christmas, who caused much amusement.

The children's prizes were gained as follows: 1 Frances Cole (Ace of Hearts), 2 Joan Dommett (Early Victorian Lady), 3 Daisy Clayton (Knight).

A large iced cake was competed for, the winner being Mr Hudgell, of the Mavis Dance Band.

Excellent refreshments were served by members of the W.I. Committee, and the Mavis Dance Band played splendidly. A jolly evening ended with the National Anthem.

The teachers wish to thank all those who contributed in any way to the evening's enjoyment.

5th August 1927 - Cricket - Aspenden v. North Met

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Aspenden v. North Met

The above teams met at Aspenden on Monday last (Bank Holiday), and although very wet, and enoyable game was witnessed - Aspenden winning by 28 runs.

The North Met batted first and totalled 61, Neale (13), Calvert (12) and Northfield (12) being the double-figure scorers.

Aspenden made 89, but lost six wickets before the winning run was scored. Holmes, going in first, carried out his bat for a well-played 40 (including one four and 36 singles). Oakley also batted well, making 18.

Mr Dixon Brown most generously provided and excellent lunch to all, which was well served by Mrs Camp, of "The Fox."

North Met

G. Andrews, b Miller - 0

J. Stockham, c Salt, b Manning - 2

M. Farricker, c Spencer, b Manning - 5

L. Talman, b Miller - 1

B. Northfield, c Spencer, b Manning - 12

W. Neale, lbw, b Miller - 13

L. Huckle, lbw, b Miller - 0

A. Calvert, b Manning - 12

A. Perry, retired hurt - 8

C. Carter, b Holmes - 0

J. Parker, b Holmes - 0

Extras - 8

Total - 61

Aspenden

W. Manning, b Huckle - 1

J. Holmes, not out - 40

F. Stoten, run out - 3

D. Spencer, b Neale - 4

B. Miller, b Huckle - 7

S. Oakley, c Neale, b Huckle - 18

T. Moule, b Northfield - 0

- Jackson, b Northfield - 9

- Salt, b Neale - 2

- Pegram, c and b Huckle - 4

- Pegram, c Farricker, b Huckle - 0

Extra - 1

Total - 89

7th January 1927 - Funeral of the Late Mr Harry Woodley

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Funeral of the Late Mr Harry Woodley

The funeral of the late Mr Harry Woodley, licensee of "The White Hart," Buntingford, whose death was reported last week, took place on Thursday, December 30th.

The remains, encassed in a plain elm coffin, were conveyed to the Church by a Washington car.

The coffin was inscribed:

Harry Woodley, Died December 24th, 1926, Aged 65 years.

The first part of the service was conducted by the Rev. A. Howard, while the lesson was read by the Rev. John Cole.

The immediate mourners were: Mrs Woodley (wife), Miss Woodley (daughter), Mrs Fox and Mrs Chapman (sisters), Messrs. F.R. and L. Woodley (brothers), Mrs F. Woodley and Mrs L. Woodley (sisters-in-law), Mr Seller, Mr F. Seller, Mr and Mrs J. Seller (nephews and niece), Mr H. Gray, Mr F. Stoten, and the Rev. John Cole.

It will be re-called that the deceased served in the Metropolian Police Force for 25 years, and a  touching reminder of this was shown by the presence at the Church and graveside of Srgt. Dean, of the Buntingford Police Station.

Amongst other townspeople present, we observed Mrs E. Law, Mrs Warner, Mrs Thody, Mrs Borsberry, Mrs Winters, Mrs Robinson, Mrs Lawrence, Mrs Crouch, Mrs Watson, Mrs Plumb, Mrs Franklin, Mr S. Saggers and others.

There were several beautiful floral tokens, which were sent by the following:

From his sorrowing wife and daughter; George and Jane; Frank and Fanny and Family; Leonard and Clara; Jack and Kate; Jack and Rose, Billy and Mill; Brother Bob, Walter and Mabel; Flo, Walt, and Jack; Fred and Birdie; Mr and Mrs Stoten and Fred; Mr and Mrs Mottram and Sid; Rev. J. Cole; Mr and Mrs H. Gray; Mr and Mrs W. Gray; Mrs Robinson; Mr and Mrs Franklin; Mr and Mrs Haddock; and Miss E. Cato.

10th June 1927 - Cricket - Aspenden v. Clapton

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Aspenden v. Clapton

The above teams met at Aspenden on Whit-Monday, and a very pleasant and close game resulted.

Aspenden batted first, and made 57. Jackson (22) and Stoten (14) were the principal scorers.

Clapton made 6 more than their opponents, thus winning the match. Gardener and Prince were the only batsmen to reach double figures.

Score:

Aspenden

J. Holmes, c Slatter, b Dean - 5

F. Barker, c Dean, b Head - 0

F. Hurry, c Head, b Gardener - 5

W. Neale, run out - 0

A. Shepherd, b Head - 0

F. Stoten, c Gardener, b Head - 14

R. Whitby, b Head - 0

H. Parker, stumped Prince, b Head - 7

W. Jackson, b Ashbolt - 22

S. Oakley, b Ashbolt - 0

R. Poulton, not out - 0

Extras - 4

Total - 57

Clapton

S. Gardner, c Oakley, b Shepherd - 8

W. Ashbolt, c Poulton, b Neale - 2

D. Davies, c Neale, b Shepherd - 6

W. Slatter, c Holmes, b Shepherd - 1

H. Prince, b Jackson - 11

T. Gardener, b Jackson - 17

H. Dean, c Hurry, b Shepherd - 3

M. Head, c Hurry, b Shepherd - 1

R. Slatter, c and b Shepherd - 0

L. Stevens, run out - 4

R. Jarrett, not out - 7

Extras - 3

Total - 63

10th June 1927 - Cricket - Buckland v. Wyddiall

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Buckland v. Wyddiall

A match between the above teams was played on Saturday last, Wyddiall winning by 20 runs on the first innings. Score:

Buckland

W. Jackson, c S, b H. Pledger - 6

C. Jackson, b S. Pledger - 0

A. Shepherd, b S. Pledger - 0

F. Hurry, run out - 10

F. Stoten, c and b S. Pledger - 4

F. Barker, c H. Hatchett, b Bonfield - 11

W. Shepherd, c Bonfield, b H. Pledger - 7

R. Whitby, b H. Pledger - 0

S. Whitby, b S. Pledger - 0

R. Jackson, b S. Pledger - 4

F. Hurry, no out - 0

Extras - 5

Total - 47.

Wyddiall

R. Reed, c Hurry, b A. Shepherd - 24

H. Hatchett, c Barker, b A. Shepherd - 0

E. Bonfield, c Hurry, b A. Shepherd - 5

T. Pledger, b A. Shepherd - 6

H. Pledger, b A. Shepherd - 13

C. Hatchett, c Barker - 0

S. Pledger, b A. Shepherd - 0

H. May, c Hurry, b W. Jackson - 1

F. Hatchett, c R. Whitby, b A. Shepherd - 2

E. May, not out - 4

J. Martin, c and b W. Jackson - 2

Extras - 10

Total - 67

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H. Pledger's XI. v. Wyddiall Church Choir

This match resulted in an easy win for the Choir by 36 runs, due mainly to the good score of 43 set by R. Reed.

30th July 1926 - Cricket - Aspenden v. Cottered

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Aspenden v. Cottered

The above teams met at Cottered on Saturday last, and resulted in Cottered just managing to win by one run - a very exciting finish.

Only two batsmen managed to score double figures for Aspenden, and for Cottered, A. Gravestock made the highest score of the match (21), and to him lies the honour of Cottered's win. Scores:

Aspenden

W. Manning, b J. Gravestock - 0

J. Holmes, lbw, b Parker - 8

F. Stoten, run out - 12

K. Rayment, b J. Gravestock - 1

H Mannox, b Parker - 0

C. Ward, b J. Gravestock - 4

A.E. Mayes, b J. Gravestock - 0

T. Pledger, c J. Gravestock, b Parker - 0

H.W. Parker, b J. Gravestock - 11

L. Skipp, not out - 4

S. Oakley, b J. Gravestock - 0

Extras - 7

Total - 47

Cottered

H. Hearn, lbw, b Rayment - 1

W. Reed, lbw, b Manning - 4

F. Parker, b Manning - 8

A. Gravestock, c Mannox, b Manning - 21

F. Darton, c Skipp, b Rayment - 3

J. Gravestock, c Mannox, b Manning - 5

T. Newman, b Manning - 1

J. Pinnock, b Parker - 0

E. Draper, b Parker - 0

T. Kingsley, b Manning - 2

W. Patmore, not out - 2

Extras - 1

Total - 48.

28th May 1926 - Sudden Death of Mr James Stoten

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Sudden Death of Mr James Stoten

The Coroner's Verdict

We regret to announce that Mr James Stoten, of Cherry Green, met with a sudden death on Thursday in last week. The deceased, who was 82 years of age, was found dead in a pig-sty near his house. He had been in ill health for some time.

A post-mortem examination was made the following day, and the facts reported to the District Coroner (Mr H.F.J. Banham), who held an enquiry at Cherry Green on Friday evening.

After hearing the evidence of Dr Dixon and other witnesses, the Coroner said he would return a verdict of "Death from natural causes."

The funeral of the deceased took place at Westmill Church on Tuesday afternoon last. There were many expressions of sympathy, the deceased being well known and respected in the village.

7th May 1926 - Buckland Fancy Dress Dance

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Fancy Dress Dance

A Successful Event

The fancy dress dance, held at the School on Friday evening last, was quite a success, and the organisers and workers are to be congratulated on the financial result, i.e., £8.

The event was in aid of the Women's Institute Funds, and there was a croweded attendance, a large number being attired in fancy dresses. The judges were Mr and Mrs F.B. Cannon, of Hyde Hall, and they had a difficult task to fulfil.

After much deliberation the judges awarded prizes to the following: Miss L. Hurry (Indian Prince), Mrs F. Pigg (Hawker), Mrs R. Stoten (Japanese Costume), Miss R. Beale (Uncle Sam), Miss ____ (Welsh Girl), Miss M. Pigg (Chrysanthemum), Miss E. Whitby (Cigar), Mrs S. Jarman (Ryder's Seeds), and Mr R. Jackson (Tramp).

The prizes were won in the various classes. Miss P. Morris, who very effectively represented a Post Office clearing box, passed on her prize.

The fancy and other dresses mingling for the dancing which followed presented a very striking scene. The Standon Orchestra provided an excellent programme of music, and when the party dispersed it was unanimously agreed that the event was one of the best of its kind held in Buckland.

Mention should be made of the Institute Committee, who were in charge of the refreshments, which gave satisfaction. As stated, the proceeds exceeded £8.

5th Oct 1928 - Buckland, Whist Drive and Dance

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Whist Drive and Dance

A successful whist drive and dance was held in the School on September 28th, in aid of the children's treat.

Although the day was very wet, a good number was present. Miss F. Pigg presented the prizes to the following lucky winners:

Ladies - 1 Miss P. Jackson, 2 Mrs E. Bunce; Gents - 1 Mr F. Stoten, 2 Mr J. Baker; booby Mr S. Bullard; lucky chair Miss C Norris.

Excellent refreshments were served by the Women's Institute members, to whom the promoters wish to give their best thanks. A large iced cake was raffled, the winnter being Mr W. Gatward. Also a fancy sandwich, containing a lucky charm, given by Mrs Dommett, was won by Miss C. Hagger.

The Mavis Dance Band played splendidly, and a most enjoyable evening ended with the singing of the National Anthem.

26th Feb 1926 - Death of Mr B. Stoten

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Death of Mr B. Stoten

It is with regret that we record the death of Mr Bertie Stoten, the only son of Mrs W. and the late Mr W. Stoten, formerly of Buntingford.

The deceased, who had been ill for some time, passed away at his home at New Malden on Wednesday morning at the age of 21. Prior to his illness, he was an electrical engineer.

His father, whose death was reported in this paper in July, 1924, was for many years gardener at Throcking Rectory. He was buried at Aspenden Churchyard, and it is understood that the arrangements may be made to bring the remains of his son to Aspenden.

The old friends of Mrs and Miss Stoten will extend their deep sympathy to them in their sad bereavement.