23rd April 1926 - Horticultural Society

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Horticultural Society

An Effort to Reduce the Deficit

The old established Buntingford Horticultural Society is faced with a large deficit, and the Committee is hoping to arrange various events to wipe off the adverse balance before the 1926 show is held.

A football match, in aid of the Society's funds, was held on the town ground on Wednesday. The arrangements were made by Mr J. Holmes, who captained the "Black and Whites," and Mr J. Thody, who captained the "Reds." Unfortunately, heavy rain fell just before the match, and this considerably affected the attendance.

The weather cleared before half-time, and, as a number of admission tickets had been previously sold there was a good attendance.

The "Black and Whites" team was chiefly composed of Cheshunt players with W. Hatchett and H. Birkett of the Buntingford Club. After the interval the "Reds" scored four more goals to their opponents' one.

Final score - "Reds" 8, "Black & Whites" 4.

Thanks are due to Mr E.E. Dennis, who officiated as M.C., the Town Football Club, for the use of the ground, to Mr J. Holmes, who entertained the "Black & Whites" and the Town Silver Band, who were in attendance and played selections during the interval.

A very obstinate animal - a cross between a horse and a camel - was led round by Bandmaster E. Smith, and in addition to causing a good deal of fun was the means of collecting £1 for the funds.

Later in the evening, the Silver Cup, presented by Mr C.H. Poulton, was handed to the Captain of the winning team.

16th Dec 1927 - Football

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Now showing (not in windows) Fine selection of Autumn and Winter COATS, plain and trimmed fur, 18/11 to £5 5s. Pretty DANCE FROCKS 8/11, 10/6, 13/6 and 22/6. E. Browne, High Street, Buntingford - ADVT.

Football

A lengthy report of this match between Aspenden and Buntingford in the Herts Junior Cup has had to be omitted from this issue owing to pressure of space.

The re-play proved a good attraction and a fair-sized crowd saw a keen and interesting game.

After Buntingford had scored twice T. Moule netted for Aspenden and put a fresh spirit into the game.

In the ding-dong battle two players stood out prominently: North in the Aspenden goal and Howlett at centre-half for Buntingford. These two players put in a most creditable display.

24th Feb 1928 - Football Club

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Football Club

On Tuesday evening a whist drive and dance, in aid of the funds of the Town Football Club, was held at the Benson Hall, when in spite of a very foggy evening, several persons from the district were present. The event was quite successful.

Twenty-four tables were in use, and Mr H. Clarke carried out the duties of M.C. The voucher prizes were won by the following players: Ladies - 1 Mrs Nash 9188), 2 Mrs S. Smith (183), 3 Mrs Piggott (173). Gents - 1 Mr T. Pledger (173), 2 Mr R Fisher (172), 3 Mr M. Corp (171). A special prize for the highest score at the first half was given by Mr Daniels, and this was won by Mr E. Hatchett.

At the conclusion of the whist, dancing took place until midnight.

Mr C.H. Tottman officiated as M.C. and the music was supplied by the "Mavis" Dance Band.

3rd Feb 1928 - Football

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Football

Buntingford went another step in the Herts. Junior Cup competition when they defeated Hertford Athletic by 4 goals to 2.

The visitors opened the game very briskly and registered an early goal. Before half-time Martin scored for Buntingford.

The second-half was equally interesting, and after Pledger had scored for the home side the visitors registered another goal.

Play improved, and Thorogood and Leathers both scored for the home team. Hertford were game to the end, and although both sides made several energetic offensives there was no further score.