Leominster News - August 1920
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Leominster News 6th August 1920 - Page 8
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| Date | 06/08/1920 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Leominster News |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 6th August 1920 |
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8 FLOWER SHOW & SPORTS AT IVINGTON . INTERESTING HORTICULTURAL CLASSES . The first annual flower and vegetable show at Ivington , together with the sports which formed an additional attraction , aroused in terest not only in the parish itself but als in the district and in Leominster , and from its success there seems every prospect of the exhibition being continued and developed in future years . THE LEOMINSTER NEWS . A. Whittaker ; 3 , S. Fletcher . 100 vards race ( local ) : L. Price ; 2 , T. G. Edmunds ; 3 , W. Broad Quarter mile race ( local ) : 1 , W. A. Whittaker ; 2 , W. Broad ; 3 , J. Price . 220 yards race ( local ) : 1 , S. Fletcher ; 2 , W. A. Whittaker ; 3 , W. Broad .. During the afternoon and evening a splen- did programme of music was rendered by the Leominster Town Silver Band , under the conductorship of Bandmaster A. Fairbanks . ODDFELLOW DAY AT LEOMINSTER . AUGUST 6. 1920 . CRICKET LEOMINSTER V. MR . MASSEY'S TOURING XI . same way and were called The Long Life amalgamation scheme whereby the whole Loan Company . " The Greels were the first movement would act through one organisation to combine religious with charitable aims and for the administration of unemployment in- extended the benefits to the sick and needy . surance , This was a matter which would After a time men of the sarie profession or come before them later on and he hoped they vocation joined together to form these socle- would remember that every effort had been The above teams met on the Grange on ties so that not only were friendly societies the made to safeguard and solidify the interests Wednesday , the game ending in a comfort- basis of all organised charity but they were of the movement in the hope that it might able win by Leominster , R. Preece and also the forerunners of the great trades unions still operate for the benefit and blessing of Vaughan Taylor making the principal con- of to - day . Continuing , the gallant Member thousands of their fellows in this land ( ap - tributions . Owing to rain play was not referred to the mysterious rites connected with plause ) . Giving his impressions of the High continued after the tea interval . Scores : friendly societies , and of the curiosity and Court of Foresters which he attended in Lon- Mr. Massey's Touring XI - F . Mason , b suspicion that might be aroused in the ladies don , he spoke of the value of advertising . Hall , 5 ; A. V. Denning , cand b Hall , 1 ; R. and assured them that nothing happened in They did not want to go to inordinate lengths J. Scorer Pindar . b Thomas , 51 : J. W. Tom- these lodges to which they could take any ex- but they all had to be determined that they kins , b Pindar , 4 ; H. Hunting , b Pindar , o ; ception at all . He agreed with Sir Alred as would make known to all they could not R. Massey , b Pindar , 4 ; H. Ordway , c Prime , to the aims of these societies and that if only merely the mercenary side of their work but b Pindar 22 : E. C. Hauris , b Thomas , 2 : our lives were a little more altruistic , giving their ideals , aims and aspirations . The Leo- G. W. Riley , c Vaughan Taylor , b Thomas . to our own requirements , this country would asked them to think what it had done and more attention to the wants of others and less minster District had existed for 85 years . He o ; H. Josebury , b Thomas , 4 ; W. J. J. Mas- advance upon anything it had achieved before . what it would do in the days to come if they and the needy as having this tendency . He referred to the work among the orphans were only loyal to those principles which he In had mentioned ( applause ) . ure at being among them in Leominster and conclusion the Chairman expressed his pleas- said that when Sir Alfred Warren had given them his advice he felt convinced that it would be well for everybody in the district to follow of Leominster , it ( applause ) . SIR ALFRED WARREN'S ADDRESS . VISIT OF SIR ALFRED WARREN , O.B.E. , M.P. sey , not out , o ; Extras , 15 ; Total , 108 . Bowling R. Preece o for 16 , E. E. Hall 2 for 26 , H. B. Thomas 4 for 26 , J. C. Pindar 4 for 25 . Leominster . - E . E. Hall , b Scorer . 12 ; B. Thomas , e R. Massey , b Joseburv , 8 ; A. E. Morgan , c Harris , b Scorer , 5 ; R. Preece , not out , 50 Vaughan Taylor , b Josebury , 46 ; E. G. Taylor , not out . 1 ; Extras , 18 ; Total ( four ickets ) , 30. C. Pindar , L. C. Hands , W. G. FALCONS T.C. V. ROSS . Played at Ross on Tuesday . For the sec- Drawing & Dining - room SUITES In SOLID OAK and WALNUT . UPHOLSTERED in VELVET , TAPESTRIES and LEATHER . Bedroom Suites , In SOLID OAK , SATIN , WALNUT , MAHOGANY , & c . John Holmes , Corn Square ONLY , LEOMINSTER . SEND YOUR FRUIT TO THE ond time the visitors won the toss , and made Hereford Corporation Fruit Market the most successful batsman , his 66 being ob- 186 before they were dismissed . Neild was tained in excellent style . Whitlow 32 , Bar ber 31 , and Moulsdale 22 , were innings worthy AND GET THE BEST PRICE . asking Bro . Sir Alfred Warren to stylish and attractive cricket . The Ross inn- SALES EVERY WEDNESDAY . of notice . the last named especially playing nature of the competition had been a matter J. Chapman , G.M .: Bro , J. Beaman , Bro . J. trust and unrest in the minds of men . Their got out of it , they took pleasure in showing sop , 66 ; A. L. Stapleton , b Smith , 2 ; J. R. B. Price . Bro . T. Harper , P.P.G.M. Lord Durham Bro . Jas . Thomas , P.P.G.M. Scandrett , P.G. Bro . F. Reynolds , Bro . St. Michael's Bro . C. Bassett , P.G. Bro . J. Hodges . Bro . W. Bird . Bro . Lady Northwick Sister Pullen , Per . Sec . V.G. Hampers supplied and railed if re- quired . All particulars from- JOHN BIRCH , Town Hall , Hereford . WE MOVE WITH THE TIMES . The show and sports were held on Thurs- day in a field kindly lent for the occasion by Mr. J. Harris . Despite the rather uncertain weather conditions prevailing in the early part of the afternoon , a large gathering as- PRESENTATION TO BRO . J. B. DOWDING . sembled , the number of visitors increasing towards evening and , after inspecting the There was a notable gathering of Oddfellows horticultural exhibition , witnessing a good and local leaders of friendly societies generally programme of sports carried out in a well- at Leominster on Thursday in connection with equipped sports - ring . The weather , while Oddfellow Day . Much interest was taken in not altogether inclement , remained showery , the occasion by reason of the visit of Bro . Sir PRESENTATION TO PROV . C.S. but did not to a very material extent detract Alfred Warren , O.B.E. , M.P. , and during the from the enjoyment the events . EULOGY ON THE WORK OF BRO . lent preliminary arrangements had been un- B. Dowding , Excel- afternoon a presentation winter , who has J. B. DOWDING , dertaken by the Committee by whom the been Prov . C.S. for the past 18 years . event was promoted , consisting of the Rev. Bro . J. W. Price said the next part of their G. Walter ( Chairman ) , Mr. W. Edwards , Mr. ception at the Town Hall to welcome Sir The proceedings opened with a Mayoral re- Sir Alfred Warren , who was given a hearty their worthy C.S. , Bro . J. B. Dowding ( ap- programme was to present a portrait in oils to Bisson and S. R. Cooper did not bat . G. Scandrett , Mr. G. Badger , Mr. J. Robin- Alfred Warren . Among those present in ad- welcome , complimented the Chairman on the plause ) . son , Mr. E. Scandrett , Mr. S. Morris , and dition to the Mayor and Sir He explained that the movement Mr. A. Whittaker , with Mr. L. F. Seabrook were Major C L. Ward - Jackson , M.P. and taken in informing himself is to the very Moore , the artist , in allowing the portrait to Alfred Warren indefatigable effort and the interest he had came about through the kindness of it to as Hon . Secretary , All these gentlemen Mrs. Ward - Jackson , Alderman G. Page ( secre- genesis and inwardness of the movement they be presented by the Oddfellows . The presenta- worked whole - heartedly to promote the suc - tary of the A.O. Foresters ) . Alderman H. J. represented . He congratulated the electors tion was arranged for January , but unfortun- cess of the occasion , but special credit is due Southall , the Vicar ( the Rev. R. Gillenders ) . because it was not every member who saw the ately Bro . Dowding was ill at the time . An- to the Secretary , whose efforts were marked the Rev. S. H. Buckingham , Mr. and Mrs. E. importance of making himself really au fait other opportunity had come and he had great by an efficiency and thoroughness altogether Ross , Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Chubb , Councillor with the subjects which he had to consider , pleasure praiseworthy . and Mrs. G. Reynolds , Mrs. J. J. Biddle , Mr. He did not think that Major Ward - Jackson make the presentation.ed T. J. Enoch , J.P. , Mr. J. Brace , and the follow- went far enough for in fact they claimed that Sir Alfred Warren said he was delighted to ings was interesting throughout , the last two ing representatives of the friendly societies Adam was the first Oddfellow ( laughter ) . Sir have the opportunity of addressing them in men just managing to play out time with the Bro . J. Woodyatt , D.G.M .; Bro . E. F. Green , the 110 years ' history of the Manchester Unity , lightful feature of the work of the friendly ets for to uns was a noteworthy performance District Officers - Bro . H. G. Griffiths , G.M .: Alfred went on to trace the main features of relation to that presentation . It was a de- score at 22 for 9 wickets . Stapleton's 3 wick- I.P.P.G.M. Bro . J. B. Dowding , Prov . C.S. He reminded the meeting of the curiosity and societies that whilst men served the movement at a critical point of the game . Scores : - Falcons T.C.-F. M. Neild , c Hone , b Jes- Lord Hill ( Male ) Bro . J. J. Biddle , P.P.G.M .: suspicion not only of women but of Govern- because they loved it and not for what they Bro . J. W. Price , P.S .; Bro . G. Chapman , Bro . ments at a time when there was great dis appreciation of services that had been ren- Moulsdale , b Smith , 22 ; G. L. Latchmore , run fathers came through those days with the dered to them . They would prefer to give a out , 4 : A. Burlingham , lbw . , b Morgan , o ; grit , the vim , and the verve of the British man a flower while he lived than to place the Priestman , run out , 5 ; J. P. Whitlow , c and W. B. Barber , c Abbott , b Meredith . 31 ; B. character in full operation . They saw that most ornate wreath on his coffin . the movement was more than a scheme for helped a man more than a little encourage- Nothing b Meredith , 32 ; A. J. Pickard , c West . b . paying burial fees or sickness benefits , but ment . Bro . Dowding had been Prov . C.S. for Meredith , 4 ; G. S. Pumphrey , b Smith , 3 : that it held the very kernel and virtue of 18 years . During that period they had incor- J. Barker , not out , 10 ; Extras . 7 ; Total , 186 . sane , good citizenship , and not only dealt Ross . P. S. Morgan , b Whitlow , 24 ; H. E. Olde Castle - Bro . Geo . Stephens , P.P.G.M .. with s . d , but inculcated and expounded the than double the size and had three or four Abbott , c Pickard , b Latchmore , 23 ; H. C. porated other districts . It was now more highest possible ideals . Their first profes - times more money . It was a power for good Jefferies . run out , S ; W. E. Meredith , b Whit- sion was " reverence to God " without sec- the first great principle a childlike and tarianism or religious distinction . That was than ever before . The C.S. was the dominant more , S. Thomas , o Stapleton , GRAMOPHONES , and its influence for good was greater to - day low , 2 ; W. H. Jessop , e Moulsdale , b Latch- humble faith in providence . Then there was loyalty to the king , not a fetish to a person , largely due to the efforts of Bro . Dowding , tras , 6 ; Total ( 9 wickets ) , 122 . factor in the making of a district and what - low , o ; H. N. S. Thomas , b Stapleton , 28 ; J. ever the Leominster district was it was K. Keene , not out , 10 ; H. West , c Whitlow . not blind self - abasement to an individual , but b Stapleton . 1 ; R. D. Hulke , not out , 13 ; Ex- CASH or HEINS & Co's . EASY PAYMENT loyalty to good government ind all that re- had been painted by Miss Moore and said he He commented on the striking picture which FALCONS T.C. V. WORCESTER CITY . presented the well - being of the people . They the walls of their lodges and courts . had never heard of conspiracies or plots within would like to compliment the artist upon her Visiting Worcester on Wednesday the Fal- Nearer excellent work ( applause ) . cons were not favoured with the best of tion Bro . Dowdi home there was their duty to their neighbour . In reply to the presentation Bro . Dowding weather , several adjournments being neces- sary on account of the rain . In consequence They were not merely selfish , self - centred said he would like to thank his old friend Sir entities , but had communal it terests and res- Alfred for his kindly observations and to the game was left unfinished , though some Broad Street & Widemarsh St. , ponsibilities to every man with whom they say how pleased he was to receive at his hands interesting cricket was seen . Worcester had dealings . Then there was their duty to that portrait in oils . He desired to thank batted first and before lunch the scoring was themselves and those dependent upon them . the lady who out of pure interest in him went slow , Whitlow bowling some They were anxious that these principles should also wished to thank the brethren and sisters excellent batting by Nesfield . whose 62 was to the trouble of painting that portrait . He stuff . The feature of the innings was some still be in full operation , holding that they of the Leominster district for their kindness . had made this country what it was . He pointed out that these things had been done TOWN HALL RECEPTION . without the aid , direction or oversight of In welcoming Sir Alfred Warren as one of Parliament , and all that he would ever ask alone ( laughter and applause ) . Parliament clusion that if he had satisfied those whom he crisp off driving , and Neild , with some beauti- try , the Mayor said he remembered him on was serving it was a great pleasure to him ful late cuts , put on 121 before the former b Garland , 3 ; J. Pritchard , c Wheeler , b the floor of the house at Cheltenham when he had never understood the movement ; it was was plain Mr. Warren and he had gradually too free from officialdom , red tape and bureau- and a great record . When he took over the was smartly stumped for 60. Priestman in the Lodge , 1 ; C. Phillips , b Lodge , o ; H. Yeo- mans , c and b Finnerty , 12 ; H. Vaughan , run cratic control . For 60 years they were secretaryship of the district there were only last 10 minutes indulged in some lively hitt - out , 2 ; T. Morgan , b Lodge , 2 ; C. Powell , c improved his position until he had been recog : illegal societies and men could rob them with nine lodges . To - day there were 17. At one ing , and on his dismissal the stumps were Wheeler . b Finnerty , 1 ; C. Robinson , not out , nised by their sovereign for the good work he did during the war and to - day he stood impunity . These facts were a great encour time there were 20 , but some had amalga - drawn with the score at 145 for a wickets 2 ; Extras , pre - eminently the leading friendly society ment he had a greater regard for it than ever agement because after 40 years in the move- and Tenbury districts and he was grateful for lier , c Neild , b Barker , 34 ; Major F. A. W. Worcester . F. Parry , b Barker , 3 ; S. Col- worker in England . Remarking it was a great compliment to them that he had come before . Their thousands of stalwart , law amongst them , the Mayor said that Sir Alfred abiding , well - meaning men and women , were had come to Leominster as a propagandist , a great asset to the state and a safeguard against the perils to which this country was exposed . FUTURE OF FRIENDLY SOCIETIES . " P.S. In a large marquee , its interior effectively arranged , the horticultural exhibition show of dairy produce was laid out for adju- and dication . A comprehensive schedule of classes afforded considerable opportunities to local amateurs as well as professional exhibitors , and in view of the unfavourable season the for speculation . It is true that in a number of classes there were no entries , while in some others the competition was restricted ; but after all things could hardly have been otherwise , everything considered , and on the whole the display received the hearty com- mendation of the judges , who particularly re- marked upon the quality of the produce sub- mitted . In Division I. and II . specially fine St. George - Bro . J. Price , P.S. classes of sweet peas caught the eye and in- Brierley Industry Bro S. Lewis ( Trustee ) : deed these , with the baskets of cut flowers and wild flowers , formed the feature of that Bro . C. Everall , P.S .; Bro . C. Williams , Treas . department of the show . Fruit formed a St. David's - Bro . G. A. Green , P.P.G.M .: smaller section in all three divisions ; but Bro . W. Bird , P.P.G.M .; Bro . J. I. Griffiths , vegetables were a more interesting display P.P.G.M .; Bro . T. Williams , P.G .: Bro . A. R. and in several instances the quality was ex- Davies , P.G .; Bro . Hodges , Bro . A. M. cellent . Amongst the floral exhibits not for Thomas , Treasurer Broxash - Bro . T. W. Bowers , P.P.G.M .: competition was a beautiful table decoration , the artistic work of Mrs. Edwards , of Brier Bro . J. Woodyatt , Dy.G.M .: Bro . J. Handley , ley Court . V.G. Bro . S. Handley . Several other floral items at- tracted attention , while another special dis- Prince of Wales . Bro . Mainwaring . play greatly admired was a of Providence . Bro . J. Wyer . group of plants , arranged near the entrance PP.G.M. , D.M .; Bro . Wormington ; Bro . T. to the tent , and comprised of many fine speci- Cooke , P.S. mens , shown by Mr. T. Chambers , head Lord Hill ( Female ) . Sister Urwick , P.P.G.M .. Per . Sec .; Sister Wilkes , Treasurer : Sister Preece , Sister M. Beaman , Sister E. Beaman . Rechabites - Mr . J. Moyle , Mr. Thorne , Mr. E. Cole . Spring very effective gardener to Miss Wood , of The Ryelands . The produce in the Dairy Show was also nicely displayed . The judges of flowers , fruit and vegetables were Mr. R. Morrow , florist , High Street , Leominster ; Mr. George Davies , head gard- ener to Mr. H. Gosling , Ashfield ; and Mr. T. Chambers . Mr. Davies did not , of course , adjudicate in the Professional Division , where he was a competitor . In the Dairy Show the judge was Miss L. Yeld , of Dorstone . The following is the prize list : - DIVISION I. Wharton . Plums : 2 , Mrs. Edwards ; 3 , T. T Brooks , Ivington . Cooking apples : 1 , W. Tyler , Brierley ; 2 , G. Scandrett , Ivington ; 3 , Miss Hyslop , Chipp's House . Red currants : 2 , Miss Hyslop . Runner beans : 1 , W. Price , Wharton ; 2 , Mrs. Deem , Ivington ; 3 , Mr. very steady Pianos By the Leading London Makers . SYSTEM . HEINS & Co. Ltd. THE ALL - BRITISH FIRM . Hereford . a sound performance . Rain came on heavily G. Silkstone , b Yeomans , o ; J. Heath . b He felt that it was out of sheer good will that during the tea interval , and the home team Powell , 1 ; Extras , 1 ; Total , 13 . that presentation had been brought about . declared with their score at 185 for 7 wickets . It was not for him to dilate on the duties he The visitors had an hour and twenty five Lodge , 6 ; H. Southall , b Garland , 1 : ' G. Canon Pyon.-A. Robinson , c Wheeler , b the leading friendly society men of the coun- of Parliament was that they should be left had performed , but he had come to the con- minutes to play , but Stapleton , chiefly by Preece , run out , o ; E. Patrick , c Armstrong , not only in the interests of Oddfellows , but of all friendly society workers in Hereford- shire ( applause ) . He would be able to tell them of the stand that had to be made to mated . They had amalgamated the Kington I ; Total , 31 . Bodenham ( 2nd Innings ) .- H . J. Wheeler , the presence of representatives of these How , b Whitlow , 6 ; E. R. Nesfield . c Priest - b Powell , o ; W. Garland , b . Yeomans , o ; A. lodges to bear testimony to the work which man , b Latchmore , 62 ; P. J. Amyes , lbw . , b Worwood , b ' Powell . o ; H. Stedman , b Powell , their officials had done . district at Leominster and he could make that They were a live Whitlow , 2 ; D. Rabjohns , b Deane , 29 ; R .; E. W. Lodge , b Yeomans , o ; E. Lodge , b statement because of the activity of the mem- Townsend , b Whitlow , o ; W. Jew , not out , 35 ; Yeomans , o ; M. Finnerty , b Yeomans , 14 ; J. W. E. Attale , not out , 3 ; Extras . 11 ; Total W. Johnstone . b Yeomans , o ; J. K. Arm- Ebers generally . It would be a pleasure to ( 7 wickets declared ) , 185 . strong , b Powell , 4 ; H. G. Silkstone , not serve them as long as he was able to do so . Falcons A. L. Stapleton , st . Stanley , bout , 2 ; J. Heath , c Morgan , b Yeomans , o ; man , c Rabjohns , b Jew , 16 ; Extras , 6 : Total Jew , 60 F. M. Neild , not out . 63 ; B. Priest- Extras . 6 ; Total , 27 . ( 2 wickets ) , 145 . FALCONS TOURING CLUB V. SHREWSBURY . In a country district that was not so bad . Canon Pyon ( and Innings ) .- A . Robinson , c Johnstone , b Garland , 4 ; H. Southall , c Silk- stone , b Lodge , 3 ; G. Preece , b Lodge . 4 ; E. Patrick , run out , to ; J. Pritchard , b Garland , Open to amateurs residing in the Parish of Ivington ( Prizes - First , 5s .; second , 38 .; third , as . ) . Collection of vegetables ( 6 varieties ) : 2 , W. Price , Wharton . Best arranged basket of cut flowers : 2 , Mrs. W. Edwards , Brierley Court ; 3 , Miss G. Speakman , Ivingtonbury . Sweet peas ( 4 varieties ) : 1 , S. Preece , Whar- ton ; 2 , W. Price , Wharton ; 3 , Mrs. Seabrook , Ivington . Six roses ( mixed ) : 2. W. Price , see that the principles which they held most that in these days their societies should ship of 1,910 and a gross membership of 3,694 . Sir Alfred went on to say that he was anxious On the voluntary side they had a member dear were not entrenched upon . In Sir Alfred Warren , who was Parliamentary agent continue to exercise their beneficient influence . Last year they administered a sun of £ 2,258 of the Oddfellows , they could place every There was no burking the fact that these were confidence that he would protect their inter- troublous times . The war had flung them all 78. 2d . in sickness and funeral benefits . That ests and carry them forward according to the into the air and all their institutions were showed the extent of their work . Their capi best traditions of the order . Stating that he now in the re - making . Did they realise that tal account showed a sum of £ 37,194 , which Williams , Barons Cross . Potatoes : 1 , S. had often been asked what were the profes- all the institutions of this country were almost was a considerable increase . They had what T.C. commenced their fourteenth tour at Price , Wharton ; 2 , W. Tyler ; 3. C. Parry , sions and duties of Oddfellows , the Mayor shattered and that they had got to be re - made ought to be the best branch of the Oddfellows , Shrewsbury on Saturday . Winning the toss read the following extract from the ritual of in a religious sense , in a social sense , in their the widows and orphans fund . There , was Barber elected to bat , and sent in Neild and 1 , S. Preece ; 2 and 3 , W. Price . Onions : T , the order : The order of which we have the commercial and industrial undertakings , and one branch which had not been mentioned Stapleton to open the innings . The latter did Unless not survive long , but Neild and Moulsdale G. Bradford , Wharton ; 2 , S. Preece ; 3 , W. honour to be members , is formed on the this great friendly society movement had got and that was the juvenile branch . Price . Shallots : 1 , Mr. Price , Knoakes Court : broad basis of philanthropy . Its object is to to be re - made . Speaking as a director he society they would never prosper as in the falling for 36. With the exception of Deane they got the younger members into their made a good partnership , the second wicket 2 , J. Beavan , Ivington ; 3 , S. Preece . Mar- promote the happiness of mankind generally , said they had got to reconstruct the Man - past . With such leaders as Sir Alfred and rows : 2 , W. Price , Wharton ; 3 , L. F. Sea- but that of its own members particularly ; and chester Unity , to inquire into what had hap- brook . Cabbages : 1 , S. Preece Wharton ; 2 , we accomplish this object by benevolence to pened to them during the war , and study the the leaders of the other societies he thought the bowling , and the innings closed for 115 . they had little to fear and he believed it For the home team Sale indulged in some W. Price , Wharton ; 3 , W. Tyler . Broad society at large ; by the cultivation of friend- altered economic conditions in relation to would be recognised that these great societies hurricane hitting and quickly reached his Bourne . Col. J. T. Lutley , Capt . Bourne , beans : 1 , G. Williams , Barons Cross ; 2 , W. ship and social and beneficient virtues among contributions and benefits . Referring the Millichip , Ivington ; 3 , W. Moss , Barons ourselves ; by mutually supplying the wants Spirit of unrest and selfishness he said there had stood by them in their hour of need . He century . Blaxland also batted well , and made Messrs . T. Moss , and R. Lewis . - George was very much obliged for at handsome present . If they were satisfied he was more than pleased ( applause ) . Brierley . Parsnips : 2 , W. Tyler . Carrots : Cross . Cauliflowers : Tyler . Cucumbers : 2 , W. Price . Beetroot : 2 , W. Price ; 3 , G. Bradford , Wharton . Peas : I , W. Price 2 , Mrs. Morgan , Newtown ; 3 , G. Bradford . Leeks : IL . F. Seabrook . Let- tuce : 2 , W. Price ; 3 , G. Williams , Barons Cross . DIVISION II . A LIVING MEMORIAL and impressed with the inestimable blessings one of them to go out into the hurly - burly and we enjoy under the government of our preach the spirit of brotherhood and good - will Sovereign , we pay a willing obedience to the and consideration ( applause ) . They would THANKS TO MISS MOORE . laws of our country , a proper deference to all not do it by cursing the Government or going our superiors , and entertain a sincere good- for the member for Leominster as people some- Bro . J. J. Biddle in proposing on behalf of will for all mankind . " ( applause ) . This was times went for the unfortunate member for the Leominster district a vote of thanks to an age of self - help and assurredly it was up Edmonton , but by preaching the doctrines of Miss Moore for allowing them to participate Open to amateurs residing within seven to them just at that crucial moment in the self - reliance , consideration and brotherliness . in that presentation , said that some time ago miles of Ivington . Show Ground . Prizes history of England to put their backs into it . the district decided to acknowledge the ser- vices of the C.S. and the energy and ability First , 7s . 6d .; second , 5s .; third , 2s . 6d . and in doing their best for England they would Best arranged basket of cut flowers : 2 , be doing the best for themselves . The speaker went on to refer to the ordeal he had shown . An illuminated address was In intro- Miss Godfrey , Brierley . It then came to their knowledge Sweet peas ( 4 varie- ducing Sir Alfred Warren on behalf of the of the war and to his pride in the hundreds suggested . ties ) : 1 , J. Radnor , Leominster ; 2 , Mrs. G. friendly societies of Leominster he tendered and thousands of friendly society men who at that Miss Moore was painting his portrait . J. him a very hearty welcome to their ancient the call of King and Country were prepared Leominster district to supply the frame . They Reynolds , Leominster . Stocks : 2 , She was approached and kindly allowed the Beavan , Newtown . Plums : 2 , Mrs. Edwards . and loyal borough ( applause ) . to come forward . They had been taught their Cooking apples : 2 , G. Reynolds , Leominster ; Sir Alfred in reply spoke of the delightful lesson in the four walls of their friendly so were much indebted to her for her kindness . 3 , L. Duncan , Newtown . Red Currants : 2 , experience it was to be so warmly welcomed ciety meeting place . In that movement they Referring to Bro . Dowding , he said he had Miss Hyslop ; 3 , Miss Godfrey . Runner in such an ancient and historic borough as did all they could to meet the case of these been instrumental in bringing down various and Past grand masters . beans 2 , L. Duncan ; 3 , F. Radnor , Leomin- Leominster by no less a personage than his men , and in so doing saddled themselves with Grand masters ster . Potatoes : 1 , H. G. Davies , Leomin- Worship the Mayor . He pointed out , how- a liability which would take years to remove . Speaking of Miss Moore , he said she was ster ; 2 , G. Reynolds , Leominster ; 3 , A. Say- ever , that he had not come that eulogy might He would always rejoice that the Manchester held in high respect and esteem in Leomin ster and the neighbourhood and whilst she ers , Leominster . Carrots : 2 , A. Sayers . be heaped upon him , but that he might do Unity instead of spending huge sums in Onions : 1 , Rev. G. Walter , Ivington ; 2 , A. honour to one for whom Leominster had a granite and marble had set up a war memorial was engaged in outdoor pursuits , she had Sayers ; 3 , Rev. G. Walter . Shallots : 1 , Mr. very high regard . Referring to the object of which should benefit the living . To - day they found time and leisure to follow art , This Price , Knoakes Court ; 2 , W. Simpson , Leo- that day he said he would be delighted and were caring for hundreds of crphans of their was the first portrait she had painted from minster ; 3 , A. Sayers . Marrows : 3 , L. Dun- so would his colleague , Major Ward - Jackson , fellow men , not by a compulsory contribution life and they would agree that she had been can . Cabbages : 1 , G. Foxall , Leominster ; 2 , if the outcome of that meeting wa recre that was where Governments always dif- very successful ( applause ) . Bro . T. W. Bowers seconded and the reso- ate and invigorate the spirit of independence , fered from them - but by a voluntary expres- L. Duncan ; 3 , Mrs. Edwards , Brierley . Cel- ery : 2 , J. Beavan , Newtown . Cauliflowers 2 , H. G. Davies ; 3 , G. Reynolds . Beetroot 1 , H. G. Davies ; 2 , J. Radnor . Peas : 1 , Mrs. Edwards ; 3 , G. Reynolds . DIVISION III . nor ; 2 , Mr. H. Gosling . DIVISION IV . After an interval of six years , the Falcons and Priestman , no one else did much with o ; C. Phillips . b Garland , o ; H. Yeomans , b Garland , o ; H. Vaughan , b Garland , 3 ; T. Morgan , c Wheeler , & Garland , o ; C. Powell , not out . 1 ; C. Robinson , c Silkstone , b Lodge , 1 Extras , 3 ; Total , 29 . BROMYARD . POLICE COURT . " Before Sir Richard Harington , Col. R. Robert son , of Cradley , were charged with fishing on land at Cradley without licenses . Phillips , water bailiff , gave evidence . Fined 58. each - Joseph Powell . of Stoke Lacey , was charged with assulting Elizabeth Davies , of Linley Green . Complainant said defendant wickets had fallen . For the visitors the only bowler who met with much success was Whit- low , whose six wickets were obtained at a cost of 62 runs . Scores : -M Falcons F. M. Neild , run out , 22 ; A. L. Stapleton , b Santo , 4 ; J. R. B. Moulsdale , Santo , b Sale , 6 ; B. F. Deane , b Blaxland , 18 ; came to her on the sports ground at Stoke A. , Burlingham , c Greenwood , b Sale , o ; B. Lacy , and caught hold of her by the throat Priestman . b Sale , 17 ; W. B. Barber , c A. Blaxland , b A. B. Blaxland , o J. P. Whitlow , Corroborative evidence was given by E. S. and hit her in the face , making her nose bleed . c Kemmey , b Blaxland , 2 ; J. Barker , not out , Titcumb , of Bromyard ; Fanny Cross , of Ul- 5 ; J. S. Pumphrey . b Blaxland , 3 ; Extras , 14 ; lingswick ; and Sarah Cross , of Little Cowarne . Total , 115 . Defendant admitted hitting complainant . Shrewsbury . - A . B. Blaxland , b Stapleton . Fined £ 1 , including special costs . - Arthur Bay 53 ; J. H. Huggan , lbw . , b Whitlow , 15 ; R. liss , of Bromyard , applied for possession of his cottage . now tenanted by Charles Smith , Sale , b Whitlow . 113 ; R. Inman , b Whitlow , o ; P. Kemmey , b Whitlow , o ; V. J. Santo , b of Buttermilk Hall . It was adjourned at the Whitlow , 1 A. Addy , b Whitlow , o ; H. E. Pryce , not out , 23 ; Rev. A. Blaxland , not out , 16 Extras , 9 : Total ( 7 wickets ) , 230 . ternative accommodation , and Bayliss having last Court for applicant to find reasonable al- I stated that he had offered Smith a cottage the Bench made an order for possession in 21 days after the house was vacant . BODENHAM V. CANON PYON . A very enjoyable game was played at Boden- ham on Monday . August 2nd . The weather was showery , but the wicket good . The game was one of low scores . Bodenham batted first against the bowling of Powell and Yeo mans . The former did the " hat trick " in the first over , and in the two innings took 9 wickets for 14. Yeomans took 11 wickets for formerly . ' 19. For Bodenham , Garland took 9 wickets for 23 , E. Lodge 9 for 29 , and M. Finnerty 2 He had been connected with for 4 . " So you have bought your wife another ex- pensive ring . Isn't that a waste of money ? " On the contrary , it is true economy , for she won't require half so many pairs of gloves as An excellent tea was provided for both TOTICE . - Owing to the increased cost in ideas that were so prevalent , but ideas of ate and pay respect and regard to those who Foresters , in the town and he did not think Chilman . he was secretary to the sister society , the teams and their supporters by Mr. and Mrs. ' WARE ' BOOT Is simply the logical conclusion of we are compelled to request thrift , forethought and providence which had sion of love and esteem and to - day they had lution was carried with loud applause . been the underlying principles of the great thousands of pounds flowing into the Mah - thanks to Sir Alfred Warren , said his ad- Alderman G. Page , in proposing a vote of friendly society movement for more than a chester Unity whereby they ministered century . The Mayor had referred to their the girls and boys of their brave fellows dress should be helpful to every friendly principlpes ; they were wanted more than That was the kind of memorind that appealed society man , ever to - day - not the self seeking , self - centred to him , one by which they could commemor the movement for 50 years and for 45 years Open to all , including Professionals . Prizes : First , 10s .; Second , 6s .; Third , 48 . communal responsibility , altruistic service , had gone by benefitting the living and help- The game finished just before 6 Customers to forward Advertisements for the Collection of Fruit 1 , Mr. H. Gosling , the desire to help and the furtherance of the ing to make life brighter and better for them . he had ever heard a finer address on friendly o'clock with Canon Pyon taking the honours Leominster News , not later than Thursday , Alterations to Trade Advertise- Ashfield ( shown by his gardener , Mr. G. great principles of Brotherhood . first post . If there He thought they should make more use of societies than that of Sir Alfred Warren . Davies ) . Six Roses ( mixed ) : 2 , Mr. H. could be in Leominster and elsewhere a re- these facts in calling the attention of the Referring to Sir Alfred's remarks , Alderman of victory by 20 runs . Scores : - Bodenham ( 1st Innings ) .- H . J. Wheeler , bments , Wednesday Morning . Gosling . Plums : 2 , Mr. H. Gosling . Eating vival and reconstruction of those principles public to what they were doing . Page quoted the following words of the High Powell , 7 ; W. Garland . b Powell , o ; A. Wor- Chief Ranger of the Foresters : " I venture to Apples : 2 , Mr. H. Gosling . Cooking Apples : it would be for the great good of the country Speaking of National Health Insurance , he wood , c Patrick , b Powell , o ; H. Stedman , e 2 , Mr. H. Gosling . Red Currants : 2 , Mr. in solving many of the difficulties which now Runner Beans : 1 , Mr. F. Rad- existed , bringing men and women to a saner aspirations and went a long way towards des- be a great help to the nation at the present merty , b ' Yeomans , 2 : J. W. Johnstone , not A. T. SOUTHALL , at his offices , 27 , Drapers said that it altered the whole aspect of their say that a liberal dose of friendly society Robinson , b Powell , o ; E. W. Lodge . b Yeo- for industry and business would mans , o ; Lodge , b Yeomans , M. Fin- Printed and Published by the Proprietor , H. Gosling . H. Gosling . Onions : 3 , Mr. H. Gosling ; 3 , forward the time which they trusted was ferred , because unfortunately when anyone food . The farmers grumble at the price of Potatoes : 2 , Mr. idea of what life really was , and so helping troying the altruistic spirit to which he re- time . The miners grumble at the price of out , 1 ; J. K. Armstrong , b Yeomans , 1 ; H Lane , Leominster . J. Bevan , Newtown . Shallots : 2 , Mr. Price , speedily coming when many of the things that had to deal with the Government they always coal , and those who are neither grumble at Noakes Court ; 3 , Mr. H. Gosling . Marrows were now filling men's minds would have insisted on being paid , and as far as they both and so there is no solution to the prob- 2 , Mr. H. Gosling . Cabbages : 2 , Mr. H. passed away and England would pass from could upon being well paid . He was proud Gosling . Celery : 2 , Mr. H. Gosling . Cauli- the ordeal of war . In conclusion , Sir Alfred of the fact that in shoulderit g the National lem . It was hands up to the nation with flowers 2 , Mr. H. Gosling . Beetroot : 2 , Mr. said he had had the privilege before of meet- Health Insurance they had proved to the everyone who had a big enough revolver and God help the remainder . " H. Gosling . ing his brethren of the friendly societies in nation that they could make a success of it , Leominster , and although he was not a young At this point Major Ward - Jackson left the and he believed the valuations when they man he might have that privilege again in came out would prove that friendly societies meeting in order to return to London and years to come . had administered the Act as successfully or Bro . Biddle took the chair . more than other approved societies who were of thanks , said that never yet had he heard Alderman Southall , in seconding the vote CORN EXCHANGE MEETING . | allowed to come in . Having carried out the INTERESTING ADDRESSES . request of the Government and built up a the ideals of friendly societies explained with Headed by the banner of the local Lodge , huge organisation with whole time officials such lucidity , eloquence and truth . He had cathedrals and he had never heard a better the company proceeded to the Corn Exchange , they claimed that nothing should be done to been to a great many chapels , churches and If the where , owing to the weather , the meeting deter or mar this great movement . originally arranged for the Waverley Hotel friendly societies were wiped out it would be sermon in his life . Sir Alfred Warren was an Twelve White Eggs : 1. Mrs. Morgan ; 2 , Grounds , took place . Major Ward - Jackson , deplorable for the country and would destroy Oddfellow and he was certainly a good fel- low ( applause ) . Miss E. Godfrey . Twelve Brown Eggs : M.P. , presided , and was supported by Mrs. its spirit of manhood and citizenship . Sir Alfred . In reply , spoke of his visit to 2lbs . Butter : 1 , Ward - Jackson , Miss Sanders , Sir Alfred War UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE of the Vicar , and said he felt how closely the ren , the Mayor ( Bro . J. B. Dowding ) , Bro . W. A special stall was arranged by lessrs . Remarking that only recer tly they were work they were doing in Leominster should Ellwood and Son , horticultural chemists , Leo T. Bowers , Bro . J. J. Biddle , and . Bro . J. W. brought up against a set of circumstances be associated with the religious denomina- The Chairman said that after the words of which gave rise to the gravest apprehension , tions . Their movement was the handmaid of THE SPORTS . the Mayor it was not necessary for him to Sir Alfred went on to refer to the Unemploy religion . The religious movement was say anything more in reference to Bro . Sir ment Insurance Bill which by then was prob- preaching spiritual truth while they were help- Mr. W. D. Edwards acted as Hon . " Secretary for the sports , which included flat and pony Alfred Warren , o.B.E. , M.P .; he had been to ably an Act . This Act which affected 14 mil- ing to enunciate them by doing practical racing , obstacle races , high jump , etc. The Leominster before and no doubt his capabili lion workers , was originally for the trade things . ties were as much admired there as in other unions to work , but the friendly societies Bro . Dowding expressed the thanks of the Sales and Mr. E. Whiteman ; Starter , Mr. places to which his duties led him throughout claimed the same right as the trade unions meeting to Major Ward - Jackson , who had other officials included . Judges : Proceeding , Major claimed in 1911 , namely , that their should Be come from town on purpose that he might J. H. Trewin ; Handicapper , Mr. G. Badger ; the kingdom . Stewards , Mr. Edwards ( Marden ) Mr. Leslie Friendly Societies , as given in an encyclo . ployed person as to which a piety of show his sympathy with that gathering ( ap- Thompson , Mr. A. Hill , and Mr. T. H. Milli Friendly Societies , as in an as scciety he should plause ) . The meeting concluded with picture dis- chip . Amongst others who were the with the mons . They were the earliest associations in level toey After a little fighting , and he be- They were the earliest associations in lieved they were indebted to the Chairman for played by the kindness of the Cinema Co. Prizes First , 5s .; Second , 2s . 6d . Best arranged Basket of Wild Flowers ; open to children attending Ivington School : 1 , Eva Benson , Hyde Ash ; 2 , Evelyn Woolas , New- town ; 3 , Gwen Price , Knoakes Court . DAIRY SHOW . Prizes Pirst , 78. 6d .; Second , 5s .; Third , 2s . 6d . Mrs. Law ; 2 , Mrs. Luther . Mrs. Price ; 2 , Mrs. Law ; 3 , Mrs. Badger . minster . Dr. M. organisation of the sports Rev. G. Price . Mr. L. F. Seabrook , Mr. E. Scan- the history of man as burial clubs . Leominster Priory Church under the guidance Among signing the petition to Mr. Benar Law asking Those present were entertained to tea by afterwards a vote of Walter , Mr. W. A. Whittaker , Mr. G. Scan- the people of the cacat et pire , aud ceremony the friendly societive included were able to get Bro . Dowding . Dowd drett , Mr. S. Morris , Mr. F. Comley and Mr , test podent that some the fi would be ties included by 224 votes to thanks to Bro . Dowding for his hospitality attended the burial . It was evident that some 42. It would be an intricate and perplexing was proposed by Bro . J. Thomas and seconded J. Robinson . The following were the results of the earlier were able to honour their relatives med tube problem , and at the moment they were con- by Bro . W. Bird . than others , and they therefore founded clubs sidering machinery which they hoped would The Committee who made the arrangements ventsards handicap ( open ) W. H. Hall ; to which the members subscribed in order to deal with the matter . They did not propose in connection with Oddfellow Day were as Quarter allow all people to indulge in their wishes in to make the same mistake as they did in re - follows : -Bro . G. F. Green ( Chairman ) , Edmunds ; 3 , W. Baugh , " reason they traced in that the origin of the keep this separate and distir et . He would W. Price , T. W. Bowers and H. G. Griffiths T. 2 , T. G. handicap : 1 , G. Ball ; 2 ; Baugh ; Price . One mile open handicap : 1 , W. H. Benson ; 3 , L. Price . Superior Workmanship and Best Material . To Produce Footwear that completely satisfies all the demands of COUNTRY WEARERS Waterproof Leather , with or without Nails . Price : 2 , Wopen ) : 1 , T. G. Edmunds ; 2 , W. burial societies still went on in exactly the societies at which he hoped to arrange an charge of the presentation arrangements . Ob - friendly societies of to - day , but in China these preside shortly at conference of friendly ( Hon . Secretary ) , Bro . J. W. Price hd Weaver & Son , No. 1 , Drapers Lane , and Market Place , Leominster , 12 |