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.

5th August 1927 - Reed Women's Institute

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Reed

Women's Institute

The monthly meeting was held in the Mission Room on Thursday evening in last week. Thirty-four members were present and three visitors.

The President was in the chair, and after the usual business was transacted another new member was welcomed.

Mrs R. Turney and Miss Tott gave their reports of the annual meeting, held in London recently, which they attended as delegates.

A very interesting demonstration on "papier mache" was given by Mrs Turney, for which was accorded a vote of thanks.

The prize for a "Memory Test" was won by Miss Muncey.

Community singing and dancing ended another pleasant evening.

The hostesses for the evening were Mrs Webb-Bowen, Mrs Collins, Mrs Coxall, Mrs Hillson and Mrs Muncey.

5th August 1927 - Cricket - Newsells v. Wyddiall

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Cricket

Newsells v. Wyddiall

This match was decided at Newsells on Saturday last, resulting in a crushing defeat of the homesters by 123 runs.

Newsells went in first, and were quickly dismissed for the poor total of 19.

The majority of the Wyddiall batsmen batted very well indeed, S. Pledger being top scorer with 55. W. Hatchett (18), F. Hatchett (15), T. Pledger (11), and H. Hatchett (not out 10), helped splendidly to raise the fine total of 142.

For Wyddiall, H. Pledger took six wickets for 9 runs and S. Pledger two for 7.

Score:

Newsells Park

W. Miles, c Bonfield, b S. Pledger - 0

B.F. Arthur, b H. Pledger - 2

E. Hales, run out - 2

E. Turney, b H. Pledger - 6

C. Whitby, b H. Pledger - 0

G. Patterson, c H. May, b H. Pledger - 0

J. Thompson, run out - 2

J. Parish, c Bonfield, b H. Pledger - 0

E. Willis, c F. Hatchett, b H. Pledger - 0

F. Watkins, b S. Pledger - 2

W. Watkins, not out - 1

Extras - 3

Total - 19

Wyddiall

C. Hatchett, b Hales - 6

S. Pledger, c Turner, b Whitby - 55

F. Hatchtt, b Turner - 15

R. Reed, c F. Watkins, b Turner - 3

E. Bonfield, b Turner - 2

H. Pledger, b Whitby - 1

T. Pledger, b Turner - 11

H May, b Turner - 1

H. Hatchett, not out - 10

W. Hatchett, b Turner - 18

W. Leathers, b Hales - 9

Extras - 11

Total - 142

13th August 1926 - Women's Institute Group Meeting

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Women's Institute Group Meeting

Members Entertained at Aspenden House

It is fortunate that Aspenden House, the home of Captain and Mrs H.H. Williams, contains so many spacious rooms, for one Thursday of last week some 200 members of the Buntingford Group of the Women's Institute, who were to have been entertained in the beautiful gardens, had to seek shelter indoors.

Mrs Williams, the popular Group Leader, had made all arrangements for an outdoor event, when a heavy shower sent everyone under cover.

The large rooms downstairs were cleared of furniture, and some 200 members from Buntingford, Buckland, Clothall, Hormead, Sandon, Westmill and Weston Institutes were entertained to tea, &c.

There was great enthusiasm throughout the afternoon, and a most enjoyable time was spent by all.

Members of the Westmill Institute gave a delightful sketch, entitled "My Man John," and later Mrs C.R. Turney, of Mardleybury Manor, gave an address on "Co-operation," in which she referred to Mrs Williams' work for the Group.

At the close Mrs May proposed a hearty vote from thanks to Mrs Williams for her hospitality, she had done wonders under such trying conditions.

Mrs E.T. Morris seconded the proposition, which was carried with great cordiality. Votes of thanks to the players and to Mrs Turney were proposed by Mrs H.C. Marshall.

Fortunate, the weather cleared up during the evening, and the company enjoyed a walk around the gardens. Photos of the members were taken on the lawn.