Leominster News - July 1920
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Leominster News 30th July 1920 - Page 16
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| Date | 30/07/1920 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Leominster News |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 30th July 1920 |
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8 PEMBRIDGE SUMMER SPORTS . SUCCESSFUL COMPETITIVE PROGRAMME . VARIED ATTRACTIONS . 1920 . THE LEOMINSTER NEWS , JULY 30 . The competitions , judges and prize - winners were as follow : Home - made bread . Judge , Mrs. Gornall . Prizes , 7s . 6d . , 58. and 2s . 6d . : 1 , Mrs. Davies , West End , Pembridge ; 2 , Mrs. Morris , Bear wood ; 3 , Mrs. Haines , Marston . LEOMINSTER GRAMMAIR SCHOOL B. paper knife ; second , serviette ring : 1 , Speakman ; 2 , G. Price ; 3 , P. Taylor , Extras : Form 1 , boys 220 yards : 1 , F. Dale ; 2 , G. Hancorn ; 3 , J. Dyke . Girls egg and spoon race , Form 1 : 1 , G. Napper ; a , C. Payne ; 3 , C. Crimp . Caradoc . Final : Borough beat Mortimer . Tug - of - War , Boys Houses : Mortimer beat Tug - of - War , Girls Houses : Minster House beat Silurian . Final : Minster beat Eaton House Shields . Boys ' House Shield , to the House gaining the greatest number of points at the sports . Winner : Caradoc . Girls ' House Shield , to the House gaining the greatest number of points at the sports , Winner : Minster . VICTORES LUDORUM . Silver cream jug , given by Mrs. Russell , to Hann . Green , Ludlow ; Mr. and Mrs. Jones , Richards Scrafton , Tenbury ; Mr. W. Lane , Little Here- ford Mr. H. Froggatt ; Mrs. W. Hobby , Middleton ; Mrs. J. W. Jones , Burnt House Mr. H. Jones , Little Hereford ; Mrs. Bird , and Mr. H , Bird ; Mrs. Nottingham and Mr. W Nottingham , Wyson ; Mrs. Prosser ; the Misses Smallman ; Mrs. L. Lawley Little Hereford ; Mrs. J. Lawley and Miss Lawley ; Mr. James Beddoes , Little Hereford ; Mrs. Collier : Mrs. Grazier , Bleathwood ; Mrs. Pas- Castle ; Mr. J , J. Foster , Tenbury ; Mr. J. W Drawing & Dining - room Bleathwood ; Mrs. Line ; etc. The area respect which the deceased lady was held had further manifestation in the large number of beautiful floral tributes , the inscriptions being as follows : " From Charlie and Rose and the little ones at Middleton , a token of our deep love to one whose place no other can fill " ; " From Har- riet and Dick and family , in loving memory of dear Mother , Dearly loved but lost awhile ; In ever loving memory of our loving mother , from Artie and Jim " : " In 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 . ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS . Ideal weather favoured the annual athletic Best collection of vegetables ( grown by com sports in connection with Leominster Gram- petitor ) not exceeding 6 varieties . Prizes , mar School , which took place on Thursday in 7s . 6d . , ss . and 2s . 6d . Judge , Mr. Abbot . The quaint old village of Pembridge was Mr. T. J. Exell , Pembridge ; 2 , Mr. W. the School playing field . The fact that this was the eleventh annual event reminds one the scene of a large gathering on Thursday Williams , Pembridge ; 3. Mr. Millichap , that the school is gradually building up tra- afternoon , the occasion being the Summer Luntley . dition , and in building up the excellent tone Cheese , Judge : Miss Bridgford . Prizes , of the school the healthy rivalry of spor has Sports meeting which has been inaugurated by the local football and athletic club , and 58. and 2s . 6d . in each class . ( a ) Hard ; I , been largely used . Mrs. Evans , Court of Noke ; 2 , Miss Bevan , vie with speech day in the interest created The annual sports , too , which it is hoped to make an annual event . From all over the district competitors and Court House , Pembridge . Best 6 eggs . Judge : Mrs. Bridgford . Prizes , no exception to the rule , there being a large among parents and friends . This year was spectators were drawn ; and , favoured with propitious weather conditions the arrange- 5 , and 2s . 6d . in each class . ( a ) Brown attendance of visitors in addition to a full Rents were carried through under the most Mrs. Cave , Lower Green , Broxwood ; 2 , Miss and interested muster of pupils . Among the best athlete of the girls . Winner : Molly Edwards , White House , Bearwood . ( b ) interesting and enjoyable circumstances . those present were Alderman H. F. Russell , Prosser . highly varied and attractive programme White : 1 , Miss Edwards , White House , Chairman of the Governors , and Mrs. Russell , Silver cup , given by Alderman H. F. Rus- of events , including handicaps of the usual Bearwood ; 2 , Mrs. Chandler , West Street , who distributed the prizes . On arriving distances , cycle races , trotting match , pony Pembridge . race , pillow fight , turnouts , etc. , was rendered Cake ( cost not exceeding 28. a lb. ) . Judge : they were received with cheers and little Betty sell , to the best athlete of the boys . Winner : Hall , daughter of Mr. H. R. Hall , Ashton pre - At the conclusion of the programme the loving remembrance , from Fanny and Jim " ; still more interesting by reason of the fact Mrs. Snead - Cox . Prizes , 78. 6d . , 58. and as . sented Mrs. Russell with a beautiful bouquet , distribution of prizes took place . In asking " In loving memory , from Jim and Eva that that a number of ladies ' and boys ' and 6d .: 1 , Mrs. Howard , Bearwood ; 2 , Miss the work of Mr. R. Morrow . " Mrs. Russell to perform this ceremony the " With loving remembrance , from Oliver and girls ' races were added , while amongst the Thomas , Westonbury , Pembridge . Best Bunch of Wild Flowers ( open to child- The arrangements for the sports had been Headmaster ( Mr. W. St. G. Drennan ) said be- Jennie , The Bank , Caynham " " In loving novel features arranged were motor cycle musical chairs , a walking race and a Boot ren under 14 ) . Judge Mrs. Snead - Cox . capably made by Mr. W. St. G. Drenna and fore the distribution took place he would like memory from Brother Sam , Sister Sarah , and his staff . Mr. Pindar was starter and the to express to Mrs. Russell , on behalf of the Nephew Will " In affectionate remembrance Other incidental attractions included Prizes , 2s . 6d . , 18. 6d . and 18 .: 1. Doris How duties of judges were shared by Mr. H. school , the sincere thanks of the boys and from Harry , Kate and Mollie " ; " In affec- a very creditable exhibition and sale of handi - ard : 2 , Fred Williams ; 3 , Billie Chandler . Edwards , Rev. S. H. Buckingham , Councillor girls for her kindness in coming there that tionate remembrance and heartfelt sympathy , work under the auspices of the Pembridge Women's Institute , stalls being laid out in a Prizes , 78. 6d . 58. and 2s . 6d . ( open to Bryon Taylor , Mr. D. Reynolds , and Mr. G. of thanks . Anything formal or anything that grateful memory of our dear Aunt Harriet , AN INCREASE THAT THE COURT HOLDS Hand - made Camisole Judge : Mrs. Spence . H. E. Taylor , Mr. Randall , Mr. Castle Mr. day . That was more than a mere formal vote from Molly and Ada " " In ever loving and special marque and prizes awarded in a series Women's Institute members only ) : 1 , Miss Among others present were the was not intended sincerely did not appeal to from her loving nieces and nephew , Lizzie , competitions which commanded , like the Bevan , Court House , Pembridge ; 2 , Miss Vicar ( Rev. R. Gillenders ) , Councillor G. boys and girls and he would not be expressing Grace and Will " ; " In sacred memory of our Bowen , Pembridge . sports themselves , a good entry . Best piece of A landlord has no right to increase his crochet . Judge : Mrs. Gough , Rev. J. C. Elder , Mr. W. G. Caubb , their real feelings if he did not express real dearly loved aunt and dearest friend to as Court , a gentleman whose wholehearted sup- Spence . Prizes , 78. 6d . , 5s . and 2s . 6d . ( open Mr. W. Bradford , Dr. and Mrs. Cressy , Mr. R. and sincere gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Russell all , from her loving nieces and nephews - Mr . tenant's rent by the full amount of the cur- Major W. L. Owen , D.S.O. , M.C. , of Luntley port of everything connected with sport in to Women's Institute members only ) : 1 , Miss B. Sandiland , Mr. H. E. Crimp , Mr. V. G. They knew how much they had the welfare of and Mrs. J. Evans , Mr. and Mrs. H. V.rent rates when he is allowed by the over- Mr G. Butters , Mr. WG . Storr - Barbe : Mr. the school , and they did very much , gave Madge , Bedford 1 : From Uncle Tom and Aunt self . Mr. G. Butters , Mridge , Mary deep They were proud Apart from the competitive classes , which R. Hall , Mr. R. Gregory . During the after- having friends like Mr. and Mrs. Russell be- Inchiquin , Moor Parpathy , from the Lady race . Paxton . D. Craddock , Mr. H. Batten , Mr. H. them great pleasure . RENT ACT FLAW . TO BE ILLEGAL . dent , and as usual gave active assistance . He land ; 3 Mrs. Evans , Pembridge . By a majority the Court of Appeal took " With kind remem- . this view on Tuesday in the case of a land- Ayres who has since his arrival at Pembridge interestingles Bridge Cottage , lord who , under the Rent Act of 1915 , had and the energetic Hon . Secretary , Mr. J. thrown himself enthusiastically into the work the quality of exhibits displayed , the articles Mr. A. Fairbanks , played selections , aiding and had to be deserved . He did not say they Wyson With deepest sympathy , from raised the rent by the full amount of rates , of organisation are to be congratulated on offered for sale on the several stalls reflected tionate remembrance and loving sympathy , 25 per cent . the of and Mr. and Mrs , Perks and family " ; " In affec- although he had been allow mount of rates , success of the day's proceedings . Praise is whose handiwork they were . The President sports were followed with keen zest by visitors very greatly appreciated it . Mr. Russell oc- Mrs. J. W. Jones , Burnt House With Lord Justice Scrutton , who dissented , said also due to the members of the committee of the Institute Mrs. Owen- and the ener and pupils alike . The results were as follow cupied many offices in the county , but they deepest sympathy , from all at the Salwey the point had never been foreseen by the liked to think he considered that of Chairman to His lordship added that it was difficult to who spared themselves no time or trouble in getic Secretary , Miss Bevan , had ably under Long Jump , boys under 14 rst prize , ilver the working out of the various details and to taken the preparatory details , with the assis- cu links ; and prize , knife . 1 , Walters , of the Governors not the least of those offices . Arms " ; " With deepest sympathy , from Mr. Legislature or by the daughteen Mr. Russell's time was much taken up but and Mrs. T. Rawlings , Bridge House , Brini- whose assiduous labours much of the success tance of the Committee and other members 2 , Peatt , 3 , Preece . Long Jump , boys over 14 : 1st prize , whenever he had asked for anything that had field " With deepest sympathy , from Mrs. see how the tenant would gain by the pres- is attributable . The following is a list of the and supporters of this important village or pocket book ; and prize , fountain pen 1 , to do with the welfare or the happiness of the Cook and Miss L. Wainwright , Brimfield " ent appeal , because , under the Act of 1920 , officials and of those who served on the Com - ganisation . boys and girls he had always the time With deepest sympathy , from Mrs. Notting- the landlord was entitled to increase the Long Jump , girls under 14 : 1st prize , spare to give attention to that whatever else ham and family , Parrowfield , Brimfield by 40 per cent . , therefore , mittee : President , Major W. L. Owen , D.S.O. , Amongst the other attractions of the after- Hann , 2 , Morris , 3 , Gough M.C .; Vice - Presidents , Dr. T. B. Gornall and noon , were an art gallery , hoop - la , cocoanut W. Smith , Esq . Judges for Horses , Messrs . shies , etc. Subsequent to the dancing on the hockey pads , and prize , writing case . J he had to do . Although the boys and girls in loving memory , from Mr. and Mrs. J. the smaller the rate deducted from the fent , C. H. Morris , C. H. Tinsley , and W. A. Davis ; green in the evening , a dance organised by Paxton ; 2 , D. Richards ; 3 , M. Pounds . Long Jump , girls over 14 , 1st prize , ilver . might differ from year to year , they had this Williams " With deep sympathy , from Mr : the larger would be the amount to which the the Great War the forme for Cycles , Messrs . D. Burnett , T. Russell and was held in the Iron Room . performed 1 , M. Prosser ; 2 , M. Morgau ; 3 , D. Harcorn great kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Russell House , Middleton " ; " With deeppest sym- The ( cheers ) . pathy , from Mrs. Wildsmith and family " ; Throwing the Cricket Ball , boys under 14 : Mrs. Russell , in reply , said it was very kind " In loving memory , from Mr. and Mrs. Brown 1st prize , school bag ; and prize , pocket book . of them to ask her to distribute the prizes and and family " With deepest sympathy , from Crimp ; 2 , Walters ; 3 , Bassett . Throwing the Cricket Ball , boys over 14 1st prize , inkstand ; and prize , knife Morris ; 2 , Hann ; 3 , Heath . I , Arithmetic Race , boys under 11 , girls ander 12 : 1st prize , writing case ; and prize , fountain Taylor . " net rent ' MARKETS . Worcestershire Fruit and Vegetable Society , it was a very great pleasure to do so . She Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones , Mitnall " In thank them for their hearty cheer - loving memory , from Mr. and Mrs. C. ing welcome and for the beautiful bouquet Anthony , Tenbury " ; " With love and sym- it seemed hardly possible that four years had pathy , from Mr. and Mrs. Parry " " With Friday - Apples , sid . to 6jd .; plums ( col- passed since she received a similar bouquet . heartfelt sympathy , from Mr. and Mrs. E. Loured ) , 4id . to rod .; egg plums , 2d . to 31d .; " " With deep sym - to A fine programme of music was A. Thomas ; Judges for Flat Races , Rev. P. C. Barber , M.B.E. , Messrs . W. S. Russell and by the Hereford Industrial Boys ' Band dur- T. G. Exell ; Judge for Pillow Fight , Mr. C. ing the afternoon , under the conductorship . H. Tinsley ; Handicapper , Mr. S. M. Wain - of their Bandmaster , Mr. B. Boulter . wished Lest we Forget " wright ( Ludlow ) ; Starter , Mr. R. Burnett , as- items were : March , " Addio per simpre sisted by Mr. A. J. Carwardine ; Starter for U. Finney ) ; valse , ( W Horses , Mr. H. R. Evans ; Judges ' Steward , ( Pecorint ) ; selection , " Patriotic Review Rimmer ) ; chorus , Stewards , " Comrades in Arms " Mr. E. Breakwell and Mr. J. Sankey ; Messrs . H. Chester , T. Davies , A. Davies , Jas . ( Adams ) ; march , " The Best Shot " ( T. Clark ) ; Russell , Jun . , R. Russell , Rev. P. A. Birley . Laurent ) ; valse , " The Star of the Ball " ( W. Stewards for Side Shows , Messrs . Harold Rimmer ) ; old dance , " Good Queen Bess Rumsey , J. Williams , J. Goodwin , A. Goodwin ( W. Rimmer ) ; selection , " Recollections of and P. Breakwell ; Hon . Treasurer , Mr. H. England " ( W. Rimmer ) ; march , " Au Revoir " Summerfield ; Hon . Secretary , Mr. J. Ayres ; ( Hutchinson ) ; valse , " Twilight Shadows " Committee Rev. P. C. Barber , Messrs . T. R. ( Pecorint ) ; paraphrase , " The Harmonious Bevan , Rees Bevan , T. G. Exell , H. R. Evans , Blacksmith " ( Handel ) . C. H. Tinsley , C. H. Morris , W. S. Russell , C. A. Haynes , A. Thomas , W. A. Thomas , W. evening when the programme of music was Ball , 1. Evans , Mr. C. A. Heynes , The Step : A. Williams , J. Williams , W. A. Davies , J. as follows : -Valse , " Lovely is the Night " pes , Pembridge , was caterer , tea being served in excellent fashion under his arrangement ; and Mr. E. S. Morris , of the Oxford Hotel , Kington , had charge of the licensed tent . The field furnishings were supplied by Mr. W. H. Burgoyne , Lyonshall . Davies , W. A. Thomas , Henry Thomas , T. selection , " The Maid of Orleans " ( Michel Pen . 1 , M. Hughes ; 2 , P. Craddock ; 3 , M. Mrs. Russell went on to speak of the im- Lawley " With sincere sympathy , from cherries , 1s . Id . to 1s . 6d .; gooseberries , 34d . There was dancing on the green in the Arithmetic Race , girls under 14 : 1st prize , 1 , M. Smith ; trinket box ; 2nd prize , purse . V. Owens ; 3 , O. Parry ; Arithmetic Race , girls over 14 1st prize , cachou box : and prize , flash lamp . M. Prosser ; 2 , M. Price ; 3. D. Hankinson . 100 Yards , boys under 12 : 1st prize , knife ; and Is . per dozen ; flowers - carnations 1s . to 2s . 6d . , sweet peas 6d . to 35. 6d . , marguerites is . pression she then gained of the spirit of unity Mr. and Mrs. Morgan rants , 4id . to 1od .; black currants , 1s . old . to and goodwill prevailing in the school and pathy , from all at Featherknowle With to 70d .; loganberries , 5d . to is , oid .; red cur- said the same spirit , was evident to - day . It heartfelt sympathy , from Mr. and Mrs. J. s . 9d . white currants , 7id .; raspberries , 6d . was that spirit , which was so largely respon - Rowe and family , Hayton " s with deepest to 15. 34d .; strawberries , 9d . to 15. 3d .; toma- toes , tod . to 1s .; kidney beans , 7id . per lb .; sible for the happiness of sports day . She sympathy , from Mr. and Mrs. Clarke could not help thinking that that was very and Mrs. Bache " " With deepest sympathy , tows , 58 .; cauliflowers , 4s . 3d . per dozen ; With deepest sympapthy , from Mrs. Bolas cucumbers 28. 3d , to 6s . 6d .; vegetable mar largely due to the good influence of those in from Mr. and Mrs. J. Nott , Hart Hall " peas , 6s . 6d . to 158. 9d .; broad beans , 2s . 6d . authority . They were all proud of her " With deepest sympathy , from Mr. and Mrs. to 5s . Der pot ; carrots , 9d . to 15. 6d .; lettuce , school and she wondered if they realised how Passey From the Misses Barton , Wood- bine , with great sympathy with deepest G. Baker ; 3 , Hefferman ; 4 , Hancorn , largely they were indebted for its success to 100 Yards , boys under 13 : 1st prize , bat ; their headmaster and his excellent staff . They respect from old sailor " ; " With much per dozen ; roses , 1s . per bunch ; lavender , od . ( E. de Witt ) ; Boston two - step , " The Golly and prize , watch chain . B. Taylor , the boys and girls in school and out of school with deepest sympathy , from Mr. and Mrs. 48. 3d . to 75. , hens 6s . 3d . , ducks 38. 3d . to had given of their best and she appealed to sympathy , from Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Banks to rs , per dozen ; poultry , etc. - cockerels , Wog " , H. White ) ; barn danceHappy Peatt ; 3 , Bassett ; 4 , Gosling . Coon " . Ord Hume ) fox trot , " 100 Yards , boys under 14 : 1st prize , paint to cultivate the spirit of true loyalty and real Brumpton " ; " With deep sympathy , from 43. 4d . , tame rabbits is . 4d . each ; dead rabbits gratitude to the masters and mistresses who from Mrs. Brown , senr . , Harry and Dick " ; I , Preece ; 2 , 28. 9d , per couple ; dressed fowls 6s 6d . to box ; and prize , pocket case . had worked so ungrudgingly and who had Crimp 3 , C. Taylor ; 4 , Walters . " In ever loving memory of my dear friend , 8s . , dressed ducks 7s . 9d . to 8s . od . , fresh 100 Yards , boys under 15 1st prize , silver made the school what it was to - day ( applause ) from Florrie Froggatt " " Kind remem butter 25. 7d . to 38. 3id . per . lb .; hen eggs Mrs. Russell then gracefully distributed the brance , from Mrs. Line " " From Mr. and 35. 3d . to 38. rod ,, ducks eggs 3s . 9d . to 48 . compass . 1. E. Davies ; 2 , Heath ; 3 , Burton . " With 160 Yards Handicap , boys over 15 : 1st prize , fountain pen and prize , safety razo 1 , Matthews ; 2 , Hann ; 3 , Morris . nie Boys " ( O. Leary ) ; lancers , " Tit Bits " ( T. F. Wilson ) ; maxini , " Come Back to Me . " ( Barnstone ) . The sports , which were held on the Foot- Eardisland Folk Dancers was also a feature cuff links , given by Mr. Page ; and prize prizes to the successful competitors . Much Mrs. J. Wiliams , Hope , with deepest sym- per dozen . An exhibition of Old English dances by the of the evening . KINGTON RURAL PARISH COUNCIL . I , 100 Yards Handicap , girls 11 to 13 : 1st prize , silver pencil 2nd prize , pendan 1. Poulton ; 2 , D. Smith ; 3 , K. Hall . 100 Yards Handicap , girls 13 to 15 : 1st prize , hockey stick , given by Mr. Preec ; 2nd prize , hockey pads . 1 , M. Fisher ; 2 , R. Price ; 3 , D. Hancorn . ball Field ( adjoining Pembridge Station ) , kindly lent by Mr. T. R. Bevan , of the Court House , commenced at 3 p.m. , just after the arrival of the special train and motor buses which brought many spectators from Leomin- ster and the adjoining district . The visitors " numbered upwards of five hundred . Well- equipped in every detail , and most suitably THE WAR MEMORIAL SCHEME . arranged , the sports ground , in its pic- A meeting of the Kington Rural Parish turesque setting , presented an animated and Council was held on Monday , July 19th , at charming appearance , being gay with flags . the Boys ' School , Kington , when there were The brilliant sunshine and cooling breeze present : Mr. D. Watson ( Chairman ) , Mr. A. made things ideal for all present . With P. Owens , Mr. W. M. Price , Mr. J. H. numerous entries the various events were Stephens , Mr. T. W. Sankey , Mr. E. Price , marked by a keenly competitive spirit and several close finishes in both the flat and cycle Mr. H. Meredith , and Mr. J. W. Meredith , and the Clerk ( Mr. R. P. Morris ) . handicaps aroused no little excitement . In Mr. J. H. Stephens was appointed to the the motor - musical chairs competition there Joint War Memorial Committee , in the place were five entries , and the competitors entered of Mr. T. W. Sankey , who had resigned . into the unique item with an enthusiasm which Mr. D. Watson , in expressing the thanks provided an excellent contest . At an inter- of the Council for the services rendered by val in the competitive programme a clever Mr. Sankey as a member of the Joint War 2 , E. Davies ; 3 , Seager . exhibition of jumping was given by Mr. Memorial Committee , mentioned the work George Wood , advertised as The Human that Mr. Sankey had done and said he was 2 , J. Rogers and M. Pounds , dead heat Flea , " the holder of five world's records . The following were the results : exceedingly sorry that Mr. Sankey would not withdraw his resignation . Several members also spoke suggesting that Mr. Sankey should reconsider the matter . Mr. Sankey , in reply , thanked the Council for their kind apprecia 100 yards boys ' handicap ( under 14 ) : First prize , 10s .; second , 58 .; third , 2s . 6d . First Heat : 1 , A. J. Chandler ( 5 yds . ) ; 2 , H. Hicks ( 8 yds . ) . Second Heat : I , H. G. Merrick ( 8 tion of his services , but he could not see his yds . ) ; 2 , E. Hope ( 14 yds ) . Third Heat : 1 , way to alter his decision . He was very dis R. Hope ( 8 yds ) ; 2. F. Thomas , Eardisland satisfied with the manner in which the whole H. G. Merrick . ( 4 yds ) . Final : 1 , E. Hope ; 2 , R. Hope ; 3 , business of the Committee was being cafried out ; there was nothing but continual , delays 100 yards girls ' handicap ( under 16 ) . First in the furthering of the scheme , and these prize , 12s . 6d .; second , 6s . 6d ,; third , 3s . 6d . delays , it seemed to him , were brought about First Heat 1 , M. M. Sheward ( 11 yds ) ; 1. M. Hann ( 12 yds ) . Second Heat , by the most trivial causes . The Committee appointed to deal with the matter were not ( 13 yds ) . Goodwin ( 14 yds ) . Final : 1 , M. M. Sheward ; 2 , I. M. Hann ; 3 , D. Cook . Third Heat : 1 , E. E. Hicks ( 6 - yds ) ; 2 ) R. E. Preece . yds ) . crying out the work . Other districts had I , interest was taken in the announcement of pathy for the bereaved family HOPS . the winners of the prizes given by Mr. and deepest sympathy , from Mr. and Mrs. Davies London , Monday . There is very little_do- Mrs. Russell for the Victores Ludorum - Hann and Charlie , Bleathwood " " In deepest sym- and Molly Prosser were heartily cheered . Mr. Drennan announced that he had re- Primitive Methodist Church With sin- lish hops are exhausted . The low tempera- from the members of High Lane ing now on the market . The stocks of Eng- ceived from a friend of the school 1 , 10 / - to cere sympathy , from Mr. and Mrs. Cornock ture now prevailing is not favourable for the be awarded to the boy who had been the and Mary Turner " ; " From Mr. and Mrs. development of the hop plant , and mould has greatest help in games and sports during the Francis , Clee View " ; " From Mr. and Mrs. made its appearance . In some gardens there year , and a similar prize to the girl who had Davies and Ernest . " been of the greatest assistance throughout the The funeral arrangements were carried out As to the girl , opinion was pretty by Mr. Leonard Lawley , Little Hereford . 1 , M. unanimous that winner was Marion Price ( cheers ) . The winner of the boys ' prize was 1st C. Morris ( cheers ) . He had been asked not F. to give the name the donor and so he meant to respect Mr. Bisson's wishes ( laugh- 100 Yards Handicap , girls over 15 1st year . prize , camera ; and prize , note case . Prosser ; 2 , M. Price ; 3 , B. Davies . 220 Yards Handicap , boys under 1 : prize , paint box and prize , knife . , Dale ; 2 , Baker and Hancorn , dead hent Yards Handicap , boys under stter and cheers ) . 220 In conclusion Mr. Drennan thanked the prize , silver cuff links ; and prize , watch chain . donors and subscribers to the prizes . He B. Taylor ; 2 , Peatt ; 3 , C. Tavlor . 220 Yards Handicap , boys over 14 1st remarked that athletics had done a great deal prize , bat ; and prize , fountain pen . 1 , Hann ; for England and he felt it was the wish of Leominster to encourage the boys and girls Hoop Race , girls under 12 : 1st prize , in their sports . He hoped that this feature brooch ; and prize , pencil case . I , R. Fright would be extended to all the schools in Leo- minster ( applause ) . He thanked the ladies Hoop Race , girls 12 to 14 : 1st prize , foun- who helped with the tea , Mr. Rouch , Mr. I , P. Davis tain pen and prize , hockey pads . and Mr. Spurrier for assistance . Hammond ; 2 , M. Smith ; 3 , V. Owens . Bat and Ball Race , girls over 14 : 1st prize , Cheers were given for the subscribers and I , D. Han - helpers and the proceedings concluded with rose bowl ; 2nd prize , note case . further cheers for the Headmaster and staff kinson ; 2 , G. Price : 3 , E. Hall . album ; and prize , knife . High Jump , boys under 12 : 1st prize , stamp and once more for Mr. and Mrs. Russell . Beel ; 3 , Taylor . , Hancorn ; 2 , High Jump , boys under 14 : 1st prize , book ; 2nd prize , knife . 1 , Peatt ; 2 , Prece ; 3 Crimp . High Jump , boys over 14 : 1st prize , vallet ; 2nd prize , writing case . 1 , Hann ; 2 , Heath ; 3 , Speakman , Race , gi CROPS DAMAGED BY STORMS . FROST RECORDED ON TUESDAY IN YORKSHIRE . is too much bine . CORN 1112- London , Monday . - Wheat unchanged and sparingly offered ; Plates , 98s . 7ld . , ship ; Australians , 104s . gd . , landed . Flour changed , moderately offered ; Imported Grades , 64s . 3d . to 65s . 9d . Maize favours sel- lers , but quiet ; Plate , ship 668. landed 68s . Barley favouring sellers , but dull . Oats firm , full rates Plates , 61s . to 62s . 6d . , lauded , wanted . dorth Brace , Mr. T. H. Edwards , Mr. Harry is described as having been terrific , and , in couple ; potatoes , 4d . to 4 d . per lb .; toma- WOOFFERTON . GENERAL MARKET . The Dee , Clwyd , and Severn have in places . Ludlow , Monday - Fowls , rod . to Is . per overflowed their banks as a result of the con- tinuous rains , and quantities of hay and corn 1b .; chickens , rs . 2d . to 18. 3d . per lb .; dressed have been destroyed . This is the more un- chickens , 2s . 6d . to 2s . 8d . per Ib .; ducks , 18 . fortunate since the crops this year are said 4d . to 1s . 6d . per lb .; rabbits , 5d . to 6d . per to be the heaviest for twenty - five years . The Ib .; butter , 3s . to 38. 3d . per lb .; eggs id . storm in mid - Cheshire during Monday night to 4d . each ; pigeous , 1s . 6d . to 1s . rod . per addition to damage to corn , fruit was washed toes , Is . 2d . to 1s . 3d . per Ib .; cucumbers , od . to com , fru to 1s . each ; lettuce , id . to 2d . each ; young off the trees . onions , 2d . per bundle ; raspberries , 1s . 2d . per lb .; bilberries , 1s . 3d . per lb .; black cur- rants , 1s . 2d . per lb .; red currants , 8d . to od . per 1b .; gooseberries , 5d . per lb .; rhubarb , id . per lb .; apples , 6d . per lb .; grapes , 2s . 6d . per lb .; carrots , parsnips , turnips , 2d . per 1b .; onions , 3d . per 1b . A Driffield message says a phenomenally severe frost was experienced on the York- shire Wolds on Tuesday morning .. HARVEST PROSPECTS . Only a quarter of the hay crop in West Lan- cashire has ben harvested . Thousands of tons DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MRS . POTTS , have ben destroyed by continuous heavy rains . OF BARRETT'S MILL . Slow Bicycle Race , girls ( open ) : 1st prize , We regret to record the death of Mrs. Har- carrier ; 2nd prize , lamp . Harding ; 3. D. Hankinson . Paxton 2 , B. riet Potts , of Barrett's Mill , Woofferton , widow of the late Mr. James Potts , of Bleath- I , second , I : 1 , R. D. Spencer ( Hereford ) and tion , also their duty to the subscribers in their Gough . Goto Race , girls 12 to 14 ; 1st prize , fruit ated with the Wyson primitive Methodist B. Pearce . Many Irishmen were engaged last week by farmers in the Peak district for the hay harvest They were asking for big wages . Harvest has begun in West Suffolk , a fort- night earlier than was expected . BABY AS WEAPON . CORN . Ludlow , Monday . - Prices unaltered , market quiet . FRUIT . Birmingham , Tuesday . Gooseberries , 4d . to sd . , hothouse grapes 2s . 6d . to 4s . 6d . per lb. peas , 78. to 11s . per pot ; cabbages , 2s . to 35. per dozen ; radishes , 4d . to 6d . per dozen bunches ; new potatoes ( English ) , 8s . to 125. per cwt .; cucumbers , 6s . to 88. per CATTLE . at prices ranging from £ 30 to £ 40 , and quite small animals made up to £ 28 tos . Milking cows were very dear , one making £ 73 . Calves were in great demand at prices ranging from £ 8 to £ 12 . Sheep and lambs were an im- proved trade . Fat pigs made up to £ 19 , and a sow with pigs sold for £ 32 ; good store pigs formulated schemes and had already carried them out , but the Kington scheme was being 120 yards boys ' handicap ( under 17 ) : First spoiled through delay . scheme was be Extra , 100 Yards Race for Form I .: Girls , I , wood , which occurred on Saturday morning prize , 12s . 6d .; second , 6s . 6d . : 1 , E. J. Price , Mr. A. Owens expressed the opinion that EFFECT OF THE RAIN , Dilwyn ( scr . ) ; 2 , J. Jones , Pembridge ( 2 yds ) . if something definite was not carried out at F. Dale ; 2 , J. Dykes ; 3 , F. Gosling , J. Rogers ; 2 , C. Crimp ; 3 , B. Hall ; Boys , I , last after a short illness . The deceased lady , Such evil patches are not yet common , but 440 yards handicap ( open ) : First prize , £ 2 ; an early date the Council should withdraw who was 63 years of age , held the high es second , third , 1os . First Heat : 1 , Jfrom the joint scheme and formulate one on Skipping Handicap , girls under 12 ; 18 prize , teem and respect of a very large circle of the farmers review their crops early each Preece , Ledwyche ( 19 yds ) ; 2 , G. A. Ball , their own . He thought it would be advis- serviette ring and prize , pencil case , M. friends throughout the district , where she was morning with increasing fears and generally dozen ; rhubarb , Is . to 1s . 3d . per dozen 3 , M. Hughes . Leominster ( 22 yds ) ; 3 , W. Gazay , Ludlow able to write to the Chairman of the Com- Pounds ; 2 , J. Roger boys ( open ) ; 1st prize widely known . For many years her late hus- find isolated roots withering off . 440 Yards Handicap , ( scr . ) . " The suddenness of the arrival of the bundles ; tomatoes - English rod . to 11d .; Second Heat : 1 , D. W. Morgan , mittee to that effect . was decided that writing case ; and , silver pencil band was Assistant Overseer for the parish of Rhymney ( 28 yds ) ; 2 , W. R. Griffiths , King- After further discussion it was 3 , Matthews . IS . 6d . to 2s . per dozen bunches ; lettuce , 29 . ton ( 6 yds ) ; 3 , V. Wilde , Staunton ( 10 yds ) . the Clerk should write as suggested by Mr. mometer : 1 , Hann ; 2 , Pentecase ; 3rd , ther Little Hereford , and he is also well remem- disease is quite new in my experience , " said mushrooms , Is . 6d . to 2s . 6d . per lb .; carrots , bered as a prominent figure in local Primi- one Norfolk grower . The wet is , of course , the chief cause . to 3s . per dozen . Egg and Spoon race , girls under 4 ; 1st tive Methodism . He passed away in 1909 Final : 1 , G. A. Ball ; 2 , W. Gazay ; 3 , J. Owens , and the following letter to the Chair- prize , brooch ; and , purse 1 , N. Thor ipson ; and by a sad coincidence both he and his The losses would be to some extent palliated , man of the Joint War Memorial Committee wife died at the same age ( 63 years ) . The as they are on the Continent , if we had fac- Hereford , Wednesday . - Larger supplies One mile cycle handicap ( open ) : First was drawn up : The above Council at a 2 , J. Paxton ; 3 , W. Churchill . prize , £ 3 ; second , I ros .; third , 158. 1 , R. meeting held on Monday , July 19th , instructed Egg and Spoon race , girls over 14 ; 1st prize , late Mrs. Potts , like her husband , was long tories for extracting alcohol from the ruined than last week , excepting store sheep and Middleton Primitive . tubers or a farina factory at present working lambs . Brisk trade for fat cattle , and high F. Spencer , Hereford ( scr . ) ; 2 , R. D. Spencer , me to inform you that unless some more sign silver - mounted vase ; 2nd , ebony button hook : connected with the Hereford ( 20 yds ) ; 3 , S. Price , Brecon ( 95 of a forward movement is now made in the , D. Hankinson ; 2 , P. Drennan ; 3 , O. Fogers . Methodist Church , of which she was a faithful which could make flour of those that would prices were maintained throughout . In store Hurdle Race , boys ( final ) ; 1st prize , set of adherent . On her removal from Bleathwood not keep , but such precautions have not been cattle anything useful was keenly sought after matter of the erection of a suitable memorial 1916 she became associ- taken . Motor cycle musical chairs : First prize , 2 ; they will be obliged to consider their posi- stumps ; and , knife : 1 , Hann , 2 , Morris ; 3 to Barrett's Mill Miss Price ; 2 , J. Blakeley ( Kington ) and Miss district . If nothing is put in hand at an early date the Council will consider the ad- knife ; 2nd , brooch : 1 , D. Richards2 , J. services there until quite recently . Her eld- est son , Mr. C. H. Potts , of Middleton Farm , 120 yards local handicap : First prize , £ ; visability of withdrawing their representa- Paxton ; 3 , M. Davies . A young woman alleged at Tottenham Police a well known local agriculturist , is one of the Price , Dilwyn ( scr . ) ; 2 , R. Stephens , Kings- lected in the rural district , and formulating a Herefordshire County Council and is also a her in the face with a baby , which , " she " was naively , land ( 4 yds ) 3 , W. H. Ball , Pembridge ( 5 scheme of their own for the rural and Hunt 2 , M. Price ; 3 , G. Price . frightened and 95s . Porks also sold well . yds ) . Second Heat : I , R. Burgoyne , Lyons- Old Boys ' Race , 300 yards ; 1st prize , silver Guardian of the Tenbury Union and a mem - added ber of the Leominster Rural District Council . screamed . " hall ( 3 yds ) ; 2 , A. H. Smith , Pembridge ( 5 match box ; and , set of chessmen and loard : In another case a woman accused a neigh- yds ) . Final I , E. J. Price ; 2 , W. H. Ball ; 1 , B. Drennan ; 2 , J. Gosling ; 3 , T. A. Gosling ; Much sympathy has been expressed with the 3 , R. Stephens . bour of striking her with a dead cat , telling her Old Girls ' Race ; 1st prize , hair tidy ; 2nd family in their bereavement . prize : 1 , C. E. Taylor ; 2 , D. Turner ; 3 , A. The funeral took place at Little Hereford at the same time that she " would tear out her Price . Parish Churchyard on Wednesday afternoon . Prizes for Cricket ( given by the Head- A service was conducted at Barrett Mill liver and eat it . " master ) : Best Batting Average , 1st XI . , prior to the departure of the cortege , by the Mr. A. P. Owens brought forward the posi- Morris , 8.2 ; Best Bowling Average , 1st XI . , Rev. J. M. Ridge , Superintendent Minister of third , 58 .: 1 , H. S. Williams , New Radnor ; tion of the upper portion of the parish and Craddock , 2.5 ; Best Batting Average , 2nd XI the Leominster Primitive Methodist Circuit , 2 , N. Davies , Ludlow ; 3 , J. Mainwaring , also of Huntington parish in reference to Heath , Eardisland . the need of a polling station being held at 880 yards handicap ( open ) : First prize , 2 ; Mahollem . second , It was decided that the Clerk should write £ 1 ; third , tos . 1 , G. A. Ball , Leo- minster ( 45 yds ) ; 2 , N. Davies , Ludlow ( 26 to the Huntington Parish Council on the mat ter , and , if they were of the opinion that such yds ) ; 3 , W. Gazay , Ludlow ( scr . ) . was required , that the Council would support them in the matter . Potato Racé , girls over 14 ; 1st prize , mar- second , ros .; third , 5s . First Heat : 1 , E. J. tives from the Committee , also the money col - malade jar ; and , manicure set : 1 , M. Posser ; representatives of Little Hereford on the Court , on Saturday that a neighbour struck , Women's Institutes ' Relay Race : Prize , £ 3 . First , Kingsland Team ( consisting of Miss Arthurs , Miss W , Urwick , Miss C. Price , Miss Davies ) . Sack race : First prize , £ ; second , xos .; Walking race , two laps : First prize , I second , 10s .; third , 5s . 1 , R. F. Spencer Hereford ; 2 , F .. C. Reynolds , Kingsland ; 3 . S. Price , Brecon . ington parishes . " The Clerk , who had also resigned , was asked to reconsider his resignation , but informed the Council that he could not see his way to alter his decision . POLLING STATION WANTED AT MAHOLLEM . A Sub Committee was appointed to meet and discuss the matter with representatives of the Huntington Parish Council , if necessary , the members appointed being Mr. J. H Stephens , Mr. A. P. Owens and Mr. J. W. men Meredith . Pembridge Women's Institute 120 yards race . First prize , r ; second , 10s .; third , 58 .: 1 , M. A. Price ; 2 , L. Haines ; 3 , E. G. Bowen . Boot race ( Service and ex - Service only ) First prize , 1 ; second , ros .; third , 5s . 1 , A. H. Smith , Pembridge ; 2 , W. H. Ball , Pembridge ; 3 , J. Williams , Pembridge . One mile handicap ( open ) : First prize , second , £ ; third , 1os .: 1 , J. Preece , Led- wyche ( 85 yds . ) ; 2 , N. Davies , Ludlow ( 40 ) yds ) ; 3 , G. A. Ball , Leominster ( 90 yds ) . Turnouts : First prize , £ 3 ; second , £ 1 1os .: SAVINGS MOVEMENT TO HELP LOCAL AUTHORITIES . The who also officiated at the graveside . Tennis Championship : Senior , prize , silver coffin , of unpolished oak with brass fittings , shield , B. Powell ; Junior , prize , silver bon bon was conveyed to Little Hereford by hearse and from the Churchyard gate was borne to dish , I. Storr - Barber . Tennis Shield , Girls ' Houses : Eaton House . the place of interment by Messrs . H. Passey , At this point there was interval or tea . T. Hill , H. Brown , and E. Bennett , all of The inscription on the coffin This was served in the school buildings and Bleathwood . was as follows : Harriet Potts , died July was greatly appreciated by the visitors Sack race , boy's under 12 : First prize , 24th , 1920 ; aged 63 years . " The hymn " Rock knife ; second , paint box : 1 , Diggory ; 2 , G. of Ages " had been sung in the course of the service at the house , while that at the grave- Baker , 3 , G. Háncorn Sack race , boys under 14. First prize paint side included the hymn " Jesu , lover of my box ; second , pocket book : 1 , Preece ; 2 , Bate - soul , " after which the Rev. J. M. Ridge , in man ; 3 , Dyke . a few impressive words , referred to the com- Sack race , boys over 14. First prize , set fort which lies in the beautiful verses . They of chessmen ; second , writing case : 1 , Reyn were not present at that open grave as those olds ; 2 , Perkins ; 3 , E. Davies , without hope . Their hope centred in Him graph album ; second , writing case : Sack race , girls under 13. First prize , auto- who said " I am the resurrection and the life ; M. he that believeth in me , though he die , yet Sullivan ; 2 , M. Pounds ; 3 , M. Poulton . shall he live . " They looked beyond the open Sack race , girls under 14. First prize fruit grave to the One who had conquered the It did not signify defeat or server ; second , flash lamp : 1 , H. Bach ; 2 , grave and sin . The recent Summer Meetings of the National P. Taylor ; 3 , D. Hancorn . disaster , but victory and the triumph of Football contest in sacks . Borong ! and faith , and they looked to the time of re- ford , were largely given over to the question Caradoc Houses tied and shared the points . union when they would meet on the other of the help to be given to Local Authorities Chariot race , Girls ' Houses : 1 , Minster ; 2 , side . were r by the Sayings Movement from October next Eaton ; 3 , Minster . The chief mourners were : Mr. and Mrs. C. NATIONAL SAVINGS ASSEMBLY WELCOME PLAN . 1 , J. W. Owens , The Moor , Presteign ; 2 , Rev. Savings Assembly , held at Keble College , Ox- P. C. Barber ; 3 , J. Vaughan . WOMEN'S INSTITUTE EXHIBITION . Caradoc ; 3 , Mortimer . The stalls in the Women's Institute marquee in their campaigns for housing . It has Team race , Boys ' Houses : 1 , Borough ; 2 , H. Potts , Middleton Farm ( son and daughter- were laden with an excellent display of handi- already been announced that , from October work which was much admired by visitors . Ist , half the proceeds from the sale of Savings Inter - House Ball Throwing , Girls ' Houses : Acting as stall - holders were the following Certificates in any area may be borrowed by I , Eaton ; 2 , Silurian ; 3 , Minster . ladies : China Stall Mrs. Hughes , Mrs. the local authority in that area for local hous- Team race , Girls ' Houses : 1 , Minster ; 2 , Eaton ; 3. Silurian . ing purposes . Howard , Miss Woods ; Plain Needlework Delegates to the Savings Assembly covered Obstacle race , boys under 12 . First prize , Miss Edwards , Miss Haines ; Fancy the whole of England and Wales . Most of set of stumps ; second , Suite 1 , Peat ; 2 Needlework and Basket Stall : Miss Bevan , them were people prominent in their localities Davies ; 3. Bateman . : Mrs. H. Evans , Mrs. Davies , Mrs. W. 1 , Hand ; in - law ) ; Mr. and Mrs. Jones , Weston Court ( son - in - law and daughter ) ; Mr. Arthur Potts and Mr. Jim Potts ( sons ) ; Mr. and Mrs. E. L. J. Potts ( stepson and daughter - in - law ) Mr. John Russell , Brampton Brian ( brother ) ; Mr. C. W. Price ( nephew ) ; Mrs. T. Brown , Mrs. Thatcher , Leominster ( sister - in - law ) ; Kidderminster ( niece ) ; and Mrs. Northwood , Leominster ( niece ) . Amongst others present were the Rector of Little Hereford ( the Rev. A. J. Stockham ) ; Mrs. Exell , Miss Thomas , Miss L. Edwards ; and were thus able to assess their local needs . Obstacle race , boys over 13. First prize , Soft Toy Stall and " Dips " ; Miss S. Bevan , They welcomed the policy from October with fountain pen ; second , knife Miss Russell , Miss Newman , Miss Bowen the greatest enthusiasm , and prophesied a Smith ; 3 , Perkins . 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