Invitation Dance
One hundred persons accepted the Committee's invitation to attend the dance in the Women's Institute Hall on leap year night.
The whole programme of dances was greatly enjoyed, and the Gaiety Dance Band from Hoddesdon supplied the music.
The refreshments were provided by Mr Mead, and gave entire satisfaction.
Westmill
Mr and Mrs Crofton's Generosity
School Children Entertained
At the invitation of Mr and Mrs H. Crofton, of the Dial House, Westmill, the whole of the children attending the Westmill School were entertained to a treat at the Village Hall on Monday last.
A capital tea was served by the committee of the Women's Institute, and was much enjoyed.
After the tables were cleared, games organised by Mr and Miss Harvey and Miss Jackson afforded general delight.
At the close the Rev. A.G. King, on behalf of the children, expressed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Crofton for entertaining the children in such a pleasant manner, and to all those who had contributed in any way to make the treat such a success. Mrs Crofton, in responding, said she was pleased they had all had a good time, and said she was glad to see such a merry party.
Loud cheers were then given for Mr and Mrs Crofton, and the children dispersed after singing God Save the King.
Women's Institute
Although the housewife finds a hundred and one jobs to be done at Christmas time, like Christmas shopping, making everywhere spic and span for the visitors, and furnishing the larder with all good things, the majority of members of Buntingford Women's Institute were present at the monthly meeting held in the Hall on Wednesday in last week.
The President (Mrs H.C. Marshall) was in the their, and after the singing of "England," a representative from the Hertfordshire Institute of Agriculture gave a lecture on salads and herbs, fully describing the procedure necessary for the growth of herbs. It was most interesting, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer.
There were several entrants in the competition for the four best mince-pies, and the prize for this was won by Mrs Dellow.
The tea hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs Butler and Mrs Howard.
The meeting concluded with country dancing.
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.