2nd March 1928 - Wyddiall Lantern Lecture

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Wyddiall

Lantern Lecture

Mr J.W. Harvey, of Puckeridge, visited the parish of Wyddiall on Tuesday in last week, and gave an interesting lantern lecture on the subject of "True as Steel."

The connective story was read by the Rev. John Cole, of Buntingford, and there was a good number present, who were very interested in Mr Harvey's pictures.

Two favourite hymns were sung, and at the conclusion the Rector (Rev. Mc. C. Kerr) thanked the lecturer. A collection was taken on behalf of the Colportage Association.

10th December 1926 - Salvation Army

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Salvation Army

Two lantern lectures were given at the Salvation Army Hall on Monday evening last.

At the first lecture, which was for children, the subject was "Crotches and Quavers" - a story of the formation of a Young People's Band.

The subject of the second lecture was "Mart, the Mill Girl" - a true story of a poor Lancashire girl, who later became a staff officer at the Salvation Army Headquarters, and who proved to be a very capable officer up till her death in August last.

The readings of both lectures were given by Camptain Winifred Green, who prpoposed a hearty vote of thanks to the lanternist, Mr B.E. Thody.

25th February 1927 - Lantern Lecture

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Lantern Lecture

On Tuesday evening, Mr J.W. Harvey again visited the Congregational Schoolroom and gave another of his lantern lectures. The titles of earlier such lectures have been "Christie's old organ," "Poor old Joe," "Strike while the iron is hot." The one this week was entitled "Uncle Tom's Cabin."

It was shown to two large gatherings; first to the young folks and then to adults, and the lecture and story was very much appreciated by all present.

Mr Harvey and Mr M. Smith operated the slides, and the Minister read the story.

At both meetings a very entertaining hour was spent, and appreciation shown in the usual manner. A collection was taken at each gathering for the funds of the Colportage Association, and the Benediction and Doxology concluded the meetings.

The hymns sung were "O God, our help in ages past," and "Count your blessings."

4th February 1927 - Cottered Gardening Lectures

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Cottered

Gardening Lectures

The second of a series of four fortnightly gardening lectures was given in the School on the 21st ult., by Mr R.W.B. Keene, of the Herts. Institute of Agriculture.

Mr A. Beadle presided, and in spite of the heavy fall of snow there was a fairly good attendance.

The subject of the lecture was "Seasonable Work in the Vegetable Garden," and at its close there were questions and discussion, in which Messrs. Edwards, Hearn, Hull, Kingsley, and Sanders took part.