26th Nov 1926 - Barley Women's Institute

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Barley

Women's Institute

Tuesday, the 9th inst., the November meeting was held in the Town House, with Miss Frances Wilkerson (President) in the chair.

Sir Cecil Neumann gave a very interesting and instructive lecture upon South Africa, which was greatly appreciated. After tea had been served by Mrs G. Chuck and her helpers, Mrs Casbon gave an account of the half-yearly Council meeting of the Herts. Federation which she had attended as delegate.

The President reminded members that voting for the new committee would take place at the next meeting, so their nominations should at once be placed in the box, or during the month, when it would be at the Post Office (by kind permission of Messrs. Hagger & Co.)

A parade of home-made dresses (for which there were unfortunately only four entries), the materials to cost 10s. or under, was then held in which the prize winners were - 1 Miss Darnell, 2 Miss Kate Wilkerson.

The meeting closed with the singing of "Jerusalem," and the National Anthem.

19th Nov 1926 - Buckland Women's Institute

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Buckland

Women's Institute

The November monthly meeting was held in the School on the 10th at 6.30 p.m.

The business having been gone over, the members received a Paper Mache Demonstration at the hands of the Hon. Miss B. Gibbs. Many members took actual part in this, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the demonstrator by the President.

A competition, "Best Xmas Present for 1/-," was won by Miss P. Morris and Mrs H. Carter, the judge (Hon. Miss Gibbs) finding it impossible to decide between the two.

Tea was served by Mrs J. Carter, Mrs J. South, Mrs Hoar, Mrs H. Carter, Miss Ellis and Miss N. Carter.

A delightful play was given by three friends from Barkway, entitled "Between the soup and the savoury."

Nomination papers for the 1927 Committee were distributed.

A very pleasant evening was closed by all singing God Save the King.

12th Nov 1926 - Reed Women's Institute

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Reed

Women's Institute

The first monthly meeting of the newly formed Women's Institute was held on Thursday evening, October 28th, the president taking the chair.

Despite the very wet night, 30 signed the membership cards. After their usual business, Mrs Wardle, the president, presented to the Institute all the crockery that is necessary for "the cup that cheers." Mrs J. Bonfield, in a nice little speech, thanked the president for her kind gift. This was supported by Mrs Lawrence, and heartily responded to.

Games and singing brought a very pleasant evening to a close. The hostess for the evening was Mrs Wardle.

12th Nov 1926 - Women's Institute Concert

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Women's Institute Concert

Dear Sir,

May I, through your Paper, thank all who so kindly helped in various ways with the concert held in the Benson Hall on November 3rd.

The sum taken altogether was £15 16s. 10 and a half pence. After deducting £7 4s. for expenses, and giving £3 to the Nursing Association, the balance of £5 12s. 10 and a half pence has been paid into our account.

Yours faithfully,

A.M. Boniwell, Hon. Sec. B.W.I.

Buntingford, Nov. 11th, 1926.