Whist
Organised by the Buntingford Town Silver Band, a successful whist drive was held at the Assembly Room, the George Hotel, on Saturday evening last.
Mr T. Wornham was M.C., and prizes were won by the following:
Ladies - 1 Mr A. Postle, 2 Mr H. Handy (both playing as lady).
Gents - 1 Mr E. Hurry, 2 Mr S. Saunders.
A spot dance competition was won by Miss Cook and Mr Ivan Sharp.
Sandon
Funeral of Mr George Taylor
Amid evidences of great regret, the funeral of Mr George Taylor, whose death was announced in this Paper last week, as a result of appendicitis, took place on Monday afternoon.
The remains had been previously brought from Hertford to White Hall, and were conveyed in a plain oak coffin inscribed -
George Taylor, Died 9th February, 1927, Aged 28 years.
There was a large congregation, and as the cortege entered the Church the organist played appropriate music, and the service, which was conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. W.P. Farmer, was most impressive. Two hymns were sung "On the Resurrection Morning" and "Now the Labourer's Task is O'er."
The immediate mourners were - Mr and Mrs A. Taylor (father and mother), Mrs Jackson (sister), Mr N. Taylor (brother), Miss B. and Miss M. Taylor (sisters), Mr George Taylor and Mr George Deamer (uncles), Mr and Mrs A.W. Page (uncle and aunt), and employees of the farm.
Others present were - Mrs N. Cannon, Messrs. H.E. Dudley, F.B. Cannon, L. Cannon, G. Graves, C. Rand, T. Wornham, Henry May, R. Kingsley, C. Stick, and Miss Turney.
There were many beautiful wreaths suitably inscribed.
Benson Hall
Ninety-four sat down to whist at the Benson Hall last Wednesday, and over a hundred took part in the dancing.
Ten prizes were advertised for the drive, and eleven were awarded - the extra one being a dozen eggs for the "Lucky Chair," which was occupied by Mr H. Clark.
The other prizes were won by the following:
Top score (large iced cake), Mr T.H. Holden.
Ladies' prizes: 1st (set of tea knives), Mrs Case; 2nd (cushion cover) Miss Margery Cornwell; 3rd (silk tea cosy) Miss Mabel Cornwell; lowest score (chocolate babies) Mrs Leslie.
Men's prizes: 1st (hair brushes in case) Mr E. Ward; 2nd (woolly scarf) Mr E. Bruce; 3rd (fifty cigarettes) Mr J. Moule; lowest score (chocolate wireless set) Mr J. Wornham.
Lucky ticket (5/-) Mr H. Hatchett.
The prizes were presented by Mrs Gabbitas, Mrs Leslie, Miss Marriage, Miss Morgan, Mrs Philpott, and others.
Refreshments were given by Mrs Bennett, Mrs Blakiston, Mrs Coates, Mrs Gabbitas, Mrs Game, Mrs Leslie, Miss Lushington, Miss Morgan, Mrs Plumb, and Miss D. Spencer, most of whom worked indefatigately in serving the same.
The M.C.'s were Mr Clarke for the whist and Mr Blakiston for the dancing. It was largely due to the tactful methods of the former that the drive was finished in time for two hours' dancing.
Miss Blakiston was in the pay box; and Messrs. Blakiston, jun., Castle and Rowley acted as Stewards. The Hall was prepared and clearned by Messrs. Blakiston, jun., and Castle.
Music for the dancing was supplied by the "Standon Orchestra," and a highly successful and enjoyable evening terminated at midnight.
It is hoped that Miss Lushington's Whist Drive and Dance for the Nursing Fund on the 16th will also be well patronised.
Whist
There was a good gathering at the Assembly Rooms, the George Hotel, on Saturday evening, January 22nd, on the occasion of a whist drive and dance, organised by the Town Silver Band.
Mr T. Wornham was M.C. for both whist and dancing, and the prizes, which were vouchers for goods to be purchased in the town, were won by the following:
Ladies - 1, Mr H. Handy (playing as lady); 2, Miss Marshall.
Gents - 1, Mr S. Pledger; 2, Mr B. Dowler.
A spot dance prize was won by Mr Roberts and Mrs Case.