30th April 1926 - Westmill, Organ Recital

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Westmill

Organ Recital

A most successful organ recital was held in St Mary's Church on Sunday, April 18th after shortened evensong.

Mr J. Dykes Bower, from Cambridge, and Mr Mark Pasteur, from Hadham, gave solos on the organ; Miss Douglas played two violin solos; and Mr C. Longdon-Thurgood sang "Angels ever bright and fair" and "Easter Hymn"; Mrs Thurgood and Miss Pasteur sang a descant to the hymn "Oh worship the Lord" while the collection in aid of the Church Renovation Fund was being taken.

It amount to £12 11s., and on Monday further donations amounting to £11 3s. were received.

The Hon. Sec. of the Parochial Church Council is most grateful to all who so kindly helped.

9th April 1926 - Westmill - Whist Drive and Fancy Dress Dance

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Westmill

Whist Drive and Fancy Dress Dance

The attendance at the whist drive and dance held at the Village Hall on Tuesday evening exceeded all expectations. The event was an entire success, and the promoters are to be congratulated on the result. The proceeds are being devoted to the Social Club.

Fifteen tables were in use for whist, and the following were the successful players:

Ladies - 1 Miss Hilda Reed (umbrella), 2 Mrs Barnes (chocolates); consolation, Miss Dora Jackson (handkerchiefs).

Gents - 1 Master T. Hummerstone (walking stick), 2 Mr L. Pegram (cigarettes); consolation, Mr Alec Pratt (handkerchiefs).

There were several entries for the fancy dress competition. Mr Hugh Holmes as "John Bull" won first prize (fountain pen), Miss Theakston as a "Dutch Boy" second (box of chocolates), while the prize (a clock) for the most original design was won by Miss Deacon, her "scarecrow" costume being very striking.

The prizes were presented to the winners by Mrs H.H. Williams who congratulated the recipients.

An excellent programme of up-to-date dance music was provided by Mr C. Little. Mr H. Bright very ably acted as M.C. throughout the evening.

10th Feb 1928 - Situations Vacant

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Situations Vacant

Wanted, Good Horse-keeper and Ploughman. Apply, D. Rayment, Westmill.

Errand Boy wanted for "Gazette" Office (one left school). A chance to learn trade if suitable.

Useful Help wanted for modern labour-saving country house. One mile from Hertford. Write, stating age and salary required. Apply, Mrs Wynter, Hillcrest, Broad Oak End, Hertford.

3rd Feb 1928 - Buntingford Group of Women's Institutes

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Buntingford Group of Women's Institutes

Group Conference

Fine weather favoured the large gathering of the various Women's Institutes who attended the Group Conference at Buntingford on Wednesday of last week.

Mrs H.H. Williams, Group Leader, presided, and the spacious hall was filled to overflowing, members having to sit on the edge of the platform.

After a few words of welcome, Mrs Williams asked all present to join in the singing of "England," to Mrs Armstrong's accompaniment. This was followed by a most illuminating and extremely interesting and instructive address by Mrs Watkins, who explained with great care and lucidity the various functions of the present Insurance Acts - touching on health and unemployment insurance and old age and widows' and orphans' pensions.

The audience listened very attentively, and at the close questions were asked - showing the intelligent interest that had been taken, and it was felt that many difficulties had been cleared up and explained.

Mrs Martin V.C.O., from Hunsdon Mill, was an able exponent of the aims and duties which W.I. members are especially anxious to emphasise, and in speaking of the King's message to his people, she laid great stress on the extreme importance of "The homes of the people."

Members must have felt that they had both the inward and the outword prosperity of the workers put before them by the two speakers in their most attractive addresses.

Tea and talk followed. "Jerusalem" was sung, and thanks were expressed by members from Barkway and Westmill, and the meeting dispersed after singing God ave the King.

The general feeling seemed to be that it was one of the happiest of group conferences that the various institutes represented have ever attended.