16th July 1926 - Correspondence

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Correspondence

To the Editor, Buntingford Gazette

The White Line

Dear Sir - Now that an accident (which might have had fatal results) has occurred at one of the danger spots in the town, it is hoped that the Authorities will introduce the White Line again.

Last summer the line was invaluable to motorists and cyclists, and if the County Council paid more attention to the safety of road users than to the trimming of grass in our country lanes, then they would earn the thanks of the majority of the ratepayers.

The accident on Wednesday would have been averted had there been a white line, as last year, at the bottom of Baldock Road.

Yours faithfully, 

Calthorpe Cowley.

Buntingford, 14th July, 1926.

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To the Editor, Buntingford Gazette

Dear Sir - As one who saw two wrecked cars at the junction of Baldock Road on Wednesday afternoon, it was quite clear that had the white line been in operation, as I am told that there was one last year, the accident would certainly have been avoided.

Buntingford seems to be full of death traps yet no steps are taken to avoid collisions at the many dangerous corners.

Yours faithfully,

C.F. Barker

14th July, 1926.

9th July 1926 - The St Hilda Band

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Correspondence

The St Hilda Band

Dear Sir,

May I be permitted to ask, through the columns of the "Gazette," for the support of the people of Buntingford and District, on Monday next, when the famous St Hilda Band is visiting Buntingford.

The Band has recently completed a tour of the South Coast, and the opportunities of hearing them in this district is a unique one.

I should also like to say that the Band is visiting Buntingford in order to assist the Town Silver Band to pay off the balance of the new instrument fund, and in thanking them for their support we do not forget the support given us by local residents to whom a hearty invitation to the famous Band's concert on Monday is extended.

Yours faithfully,

Ernest J. Smith, 

Bandmaster Buntingford Town Band,

9th July, 1926.

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The paper also has an advert for two performances.

2nd July 1926 - Correspondence - Wyddiall Garden Fete

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Correspondence

To the Editor, Buntingford Gazette.

Wyddiall Garden Fete

Dear Sir,

In the last issue of your paper it was announced that the prize for clock golf was given by Mrs H.C. Marshall. I shall be glad if you will kindly correct this.

The prize for clock golf was kindly given by Mr J. Lawrence and the prize for the balloon race was given by Mrs H.C. Marshall.

Yours faithfully,

L.W. Wright, Rector of Wyddiall.

June 28th, 1926.

30th November 1923 - Buntingford Improvement Society

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To the Editor, Buntingford Gazette

Buntingford Improvement Society

Sir,

The correspondence in this matter has undoubtedly shown that a certain amount of interest is in existence as to the possibilities of this Society, which suggests that its activities might be advantage be re-commenced.

When formed, the actual name of the Society was not popular with some supporters, who thought it should be a Ratepayer's Association instead.

I propose calling a Public Meeting sometime in the week following the General Election, a notice of which will appear in the advertisement columns of the "Gazette" next week, when it is hoped that all those interested will attend.

The whole question can ben be thoroughly discussed, and let us hope the Society with such good objects can be resuscitated, even if it is necessary to re-christen it.

The Society certainly effected many improvements in addition to bringing together those interested in the Town, while its primary object was the mutual benefit of the townspeople generally, but a certain hostility was apparant which a public meeting may help to remove.

Yours faithfully,

H. Clarke, Hon. Secretary.