Eggs
Eggs 6/-, Chicks 12/- per dozen, from selected Utility Birds; good colur and type - BRED-TO-LAY.
Rhode Island Reds, Light Sussex, Buff Rocks. Doris M. Livings M.S.P.B.A., Mill Farm, Great Munden, Ware.
Buntingford in Old Newspapers consists of images on Facebook, scanned and uploaded by Alison, whose father collected them during his lifetime. Transcriptions of the text is provided by Katie C.
Eggs
Eggs 6/-, Chicks 12/- per dozen, from selected Utility Birds; good colur and type - BRED-TO-LAY.
Rhode Island Reds, Light Sussex, Buff Rocks. Doris M. Livings M.S.P.B.A., Mill Farm, Great Munden, Ware.
Buntingford
Sol Prams - We are agents. Catalogue on application. Easy terms arranged. E.B. Haddock, Buntingford. - ADVT.
Have your boots & shoes repaired locally by E.C. Scrivener, New Town. Satisfaction Guaranteed - ADVT.
Buntingford
Special Harvest Offer of Men's Wear. Cord trousers and heavy farm boots a speciality. Note windows. E.B. Haddock, Buntingford - ADVT.
Have your Boots & Shoes repaired locally by E.C. Scrivener, New Town. Satisfaction Guaranteed - ADVT.
Women's Institute
Owing to the unsettled weather, the Women's Institute held their monthly meeting in the Assembly Rooms on the 8th inst., where Mrs H.C. Marshall presided. A large number of members were present.
Miss Collingwood, V.C.O., gave a most delightful talk on the "Aims and Ideals of the Women's Institute."
A bountiful tea was provided by the Committee, after which several members took part in the discussion on home-made wines, of which there were about 20 samples exhibited by various members.
The singing of folk songs then concluded the programme.
Shopping in Buntingford
Xmas Presents and Fare
As usual, the sending of Christmas presents and greetings has disorganised the postal service, and throughout this week the Buntingford postmen have been laden with letters and parcels.
As for the shops, many seem to be doing the best trade of the whole year.
Messrs. Moss's have a wonderful show of seasonable fare from Empire fruits to prie hams and bacon. They also have many bargains in their china department, which always make useful Christmas presents, in addition to a large and varied assortment of crackers.
For those who have not ordered their Christmas Dinner, Mr H.W. Piggott, with his well-stocked shop, is able to supply some excellent quality turkeys, ducks and fowls, besides some dairy-fed pork, and some excellent beef and mutton, all at low prices.
Mr C.H. Tottman, of High Street, has all the fruits, &c, which are associated with the great Christmas Festival. His stock also includes holly and mistletoe and artistic boxes of chocolates, the latter being most suitable for Xmas gifts.
Mr F. White has many suggestions for Xmas gifts to wireless enthusiasts, and his stock extends from a complete installation for under £1 to a beautiful 3-valve cabinet, which is worthy of a place in any home.
"Give him cigarettes or tobacco" is a new slogan this Christmas, and from the variety which Mr H. Fry has in stock it is easy to obtain an acceptable gift at a low price.
What a useful present coal would make for Xmas, in order to "keep the home fires burning." Go to Mr E.J. Sparkes should you think of giving fuel.
Mr E.B. Haddock has a wide assortment of pretty and useful gifts to suit all tasts and pockets.
Mr E. Browne has a stock of articles suitable for presents; all at bargain prices.
Dark evenings at Christmas time, Mr Borsberry - lamps of all kinds.
Buntingford
Moss's Empire Fruits for Xmas. Large Tin Australian Pears 10 and a half pence.; Large Tin Australian Peaches 9 and a half pence. ADVT.
Moss's Famous Christmas Pies & Sausages will be made from Prize Pigs bought at Buntingford Xmas Fat Stock Show. - ADVT.
For a large and varied selection of useful Christmas Presents for ladies, children, and gents, a visit to E.B. Haddock, Buntingford, will repay you - ADVT.
Holly, Mistletoe, Xmas Trees, Oranges, Nuts, Dates, Figs, Apples, Tangerines - in fact everything you require for a Jolly Xmas can be had at C.H. Tottman's, high Street, Buntingford. Quality high, prices low. - ADVT.
Buntingford
Join our Clothing Club - Everything for Household, Ladies, Children's and Men's Wear. Liberal discount given. Ask for details. E.B. Haddock, Buntingford. - ADVT.
Have your boots & shoes repaired locally by E.C. Scrivener, New Town. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Sole agent for Barratt's, Northampton. - ADVT.
Wellington Boots - Children's 6 to 10, 10/6. Misses, 11 to 2, 11/6. Ladies' 13/11. Men's 21/9. E. Browne, High Street, Buntingford. - ADVT.
Full selection of blankets, 18/6 to 45/- pair. Down quilts, 21/-. to 45/-, and cot blankets 1/11 and a half. E. Browne, High Street, Buntingford - ADVT.
Having secured a big parcel of leather on advantageous terms, my prices for soling and heeling - Ladies' 2/6 and 2/9, Gents 4/- and 4/6. Sewn on 6d. extra. E. Browne, High Street, Buntingford - ADVT.
Buntingford
Fire Insurance - A claim from Buntingford was submitted on Monday and paid in full on Thursday. Local Agent for Sun Insurance Company, B.E. Thody, Buntingford. - Advt.
Suits Made To Measure in a few days. Over 200 of the latest designs and new spring colouring to select from. Prices range from £2 15s. to £7 7s. - E.B. Haddock, Buntingford - Advt.
E.Browne is now showing latest models in Ladies', Gents' and Children's spring footwear. Agent for Yvonne, Mascot, Norvic, Mocassin, and "K" brands. High street, Buntingford, Herts - Advt.
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Workmen's Club
The following were the successful players at the whist drive held at the club room last week:
Ladies - 1 Miss Cornwell, 2 Mr A. Martin (playing as lady).
Gents - 1 Mr H. Clark, 2 Mr W. Watson.
Buntingford
Advance delivery of early spring costumes, coats, coat frocks, jumpers, &c. - E. Browne, High Street, Buntingford. - Advt.
Knitting Wools - We have pleasure in informing our numerous customers that "Viyella & Ramada" Yarns have been reduced as follows: White from 1/4 to 1/1 per 2 oz. packet, and Plain Colours and Mixtures from 1/6 to 1/4 per 2 oz. packet. - E.B. Haddock, Buntingford. - Advt.
"K" Boots and Shoes. Appointed Agent - E. Browne, High Street, Buntingford, Herts. - ADVT.
For the Easter Holidays, every travelling requisite from a small handbag to a large trunk at E. Browne's, High Street, Buntingford. - ADVT.
Suits made to measure in a few days.
Over 200 of the latest designs and new spring colourings to select from.
Prices range from £2 15s. to £7 7s. - E.B. Haddock, Buntingford. - ADVT.