Local History Braughing in the Past Braughing in the Past June 1908 | Braughing in the Past June 1908 |
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13 June 1908 Congregational Church Anniversary The 217th anniversary of the Braughing and Puckeridge Congregational Church was celebrated on Wednesday. It opened with a special afternoon service in the Century Hall, Puckeridge, when the Rev H Varley, of Howes Park, preached a cheering sermon. Afterwards, conveyances were in readiness to convey the congregation to Braughing Hall, where about a hundred sat down to tea. In the evening, there was a public meeting to the Braughing Chapel, when the chair was occupied by Mr OE Fox of Woodford, and addresses were also delivered by the Rev H Varley, Rev John Wood, of Bishop Stortford, and the Rev K Bristow of Royston. During the evening, Miss Constance Fletcher sang with marked expression "Angels, ever bright and fair." 27 June 1908 Rifle Match Braughing v Standon. This match was shot at Braughing on Saturday, the home team being defeated by 24 points, Scores: Braughing 524; Standon 548. |
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