Invitation Dance
One hundred persons accepted the Committee's invitation to attend the dance in the Women's Institute Hall on leap year night.
The whole programme of dances was greatly enjoyed, and the Gaiety Dance Band from Hoddesdon supplied the music.
The refreshments were provided by Mr Mead, and gave entire satisfaction.
Leap Year Dance
There were 110 dancers present at the leap year invitation dance on Wednesday evening, which took place in the Benson Hall.
The whole of the necessary arrangements were made entirely by Mrs Philpott, who is to be congratulated on the success achieved. Mrs Philpott not only issued the invitations, but also sold the admission tickets, besides contributing in no small way to the excellent assortment of refreshments which were served during the evening.
Refreshments were also given and served by Mrs Bishop, Mrs McGuinness, Mrs Blakiston, Mrs Plumb, Mrs W. Watson, Miss Mulvany and Miss Spencer. The duties of M.C. were undertaken by Mr Blakiston, who spared no pains to add merriment to the evening's enjoyment.
A special feature was the lighting effects, which were greatly admired by the energetic company present. The music, which added still greater pleasure to the proceedings, was supplied by the "Mavis" Dance Band, the members of which did their utmost to provide a programme to meet with the popularity of all. Their programme was excellent.
A Spot Dance Competition was won by Miss Philpott and Mr B. Howard, the former receiving a pound of chocolates for a prize and her partner a box of cigarettes. A Novelty Dance was also greatly enjoyed.
Mrs Whitehouse, of Sunny Hill, kindly lent her piano, and Mr W. Budd acted as door-keeper throughout the evening.
The proceeds, which were for the purpose of installing new electric light wiring in the hall, were very satisfactory, but the actual amount taken is not yet known.
It was generally agreed that this was one of the jolliest dances ever held in Buntingford.
St Peter's
There was a fairly good congregation at St Peter's on Thursday in last week, when the first of a series of Lenten services was conducted by the vicar (Rev. A. Howard).
The Rector of Wyddiall (the Rev. W. Mc C. Kerr) had intended to preach, but was prevented from attending owing to indisposition.
Bowls Rummage Sale
The energetic Committee of the Bowls Club organised a jumble sale, which took place in the Foresters' Hall on Wednesday afternoon, to raise funds to assist in wiping off the debt which has been incurred in the making of the new green.
The event was most successful, and between £6 and £7 profit was obtained.
The stalls were in charge of members of the Club and lady helpers, and there was a large variety of clothes and other useful articles, all of which were sold at low prices.
The Committee had issued an appeal for contributions, and are very grateful to the residents of the town for their ready response.
The Committee also wish to thank those who assisted in making the event such a success.