The Kington Times - August 1918
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Kington Times 17th August 1918 - Page 4
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| Date | 17/08/1918 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 17th August 1918 |
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4 LEOMINSTER COUNTY POLICE COURT . Friday , before Mr. T. Neild ( Chairman ) , Alder- man H. F. Russell , Alderman James Farr , Mr. A. Duncan , Colonel Davidson , Mr. J. R. Hill . NO LIGHTS . a rear Arthur Kedward , Shirlheath , was summoned for failing to display two front lamps and lamp on a trap , as required by the order , at Kings- land on July 26th . He pleaded guilty . P.C. Roberts stated that at 10.45 on July 26th near Waterloo Mill he saw defendant with a horse and trap . He had no lights at all . Defendant said he had been working at Water- loo Mill till 10.30 maggotting sheep and milking cows . Fined 1s . SCHOOL CASES . EMPLOYER FINED . sum- Walter James Vaughan , Bodenham , was moned for not sending Herbert George Charles to school . Defendant said he advertised in the papers for a lad just leaving school and the mother sent this one him . Mr. A. H. Gibson ( for the Attendance Commit- tee ) stated that the period for which the summons was issued was May 27th to July 26th . The boy , who was 12 years of age , made no attendances out of 67. In this case he was instructed by the Com- mittee to state certain facts : Mr. Vaughan adver- tised for a boy . Later they had an enquiry come through , as a result of which Mr. Vaughan adver- told that the boy must go to school at Bodenham or return to his parents . This had no effect . He then wrote to Mr. Vaughan to the effect that if he did not send the boy to school.he would be proceeded the against employing for illegally child and that a summons would be issued for the offence . The boy was 12 on the 26th of Feb- ruary last and was still with Mr. Vaughan and not attending school . Defendant said he sent the child to Bodenham School when he was told to do so and when the boy reached 12 he applied for an exemption , but was refused a form . He was busy haymaking at the time and kept the boy at work . In fining the defendant 1 or 7 days the Chair- man saio another offence of that kind would be dealt with very severely . Albert Henry Bowkett , Lydiates , Brimfield , was surumoned for not sending his two children to school . He failed to appear and P.C. Thomas proved service of summons . Mr. Gibson said that Cyril was 12 years of age and Rosamund 9. The record of attendances was nere out of 82 . were They Dr. Cressy was present to give evidence in the case and said he had attended these two children and told the father and mother tha the children were better away from school . " They asked him for a certificate , but they had refused to give these certificates without payment in the case of poor people . They had struck , but they willing to attend the Court in these cases . would issue certificates when the School Attendance Committee agreed to pay for them . In this case he appeared on the instructions of Mr. Bowkett . the Mr. Gibson said the boy was at work on farm and the girl was about the roads learning to ride a bicycle . The Chairman said they understood in this case that the defendant was a person of means . If the children were from incapacitated in any way attending school it was open for him to provide instruction at his own home and at his own cost . must In the face of the doctor's evidence they dismiss the case , but unless the defendant pro- vided instruction for these children they could not dismiss any future case . They virtually , though not technically , made an order that the children must be instructed at home . A BAD CASE . Percy Morgan , New House , Wyson , Brimfield , smallholder , failed to answer a similar summons . P.C. Powell proved service of summons . Mr. Gibson said it was a very bad case indeed , where there was absolute indifference especially on the part of the mother . There were five children : Edward ( 12 ) , 7 out of attendances ; Edith ( 10 ) , 18 out of 28 ; Beatrice ( 9 ) 18 out of 28 ; John ( 7 ) , 18 out of 28 ; Dorothy ( 5 ) , o out of 28 ; and a step- child , Ethel Hughes ( 10 ) , 6 out of 28. A previous order was made by the Court and the defendant had been warned many times . The children often arrived at school an hour or hour and a half late . The Bench imposed a fine of £ 1 . Alderman Russell and Alderman Farr did adjudicate in the school attendance cases . not THE WINTERCOTT HEREFORDS . FORTHCOMING DISPERSAL SALE . The name of Mr. Allen Hughes and his pedigree herd of Herefords at Wintercott well are so known that the forthcoming dispersal sale is an event of considerable importance . While many will thus have an exceptional opportunity of securing some of the most famous Hereford blood in the world , there will be general regret that a change in the ownership of the homestead should Mr. Hughes to cause part company with the beautiful animals which have brought him such renown and of which he is such a fine breeder and judge . The herd is one of the oldest in existence and can certainly furnish a show record which will scarcely be equalled anywhere . A GRAND COLLECTION . con- The sale , the first of the season , will be ducted by Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin on Thursday , October 10th , and the catalogue com- prises 68 head , viz . , 26 grand breeding cows with their 20 promising bull and heifer calves , 8 mag- nificent two - years - old heifers , ninę beautiful yearl- ing heifers and 6 excellent bulls . 73 YEARS ' RECORD . Some idea the position of the Wintercott herd in the Hereford world may be gained from the fact that it was founded by the late Mr. T. Edwards as long ago as 1845 , so that in this mag nificent herd purchasers will have the value of 73 years consistent breeding , a fact which will give confidence to those who are seeking some really royal blue blood , and a strain which will make its influence potently felt in years to come . In 1870 the herd was transferred to Mrs. Edwards , from whom it passed in 1881 to the present owner , Mr. Hughes having previously assisted his uncle's widow in the management . SHOW - RING SUCCESSES . in One of the hall marks of a really first class herd is a record of consistent success at the great national agricultural shows , and here Mr. Hughes can point to achievements which are bound to make a great impression at the sale . We would refer our readers to the catalogue , where there is a list of championships and prizes awarded to exhibits from the herd from 1857 to 1917. The grand total is the tremendous figure of 620. Among these are 50 championships and no less than 376 first prizes . At the Royal alone the record comprises 55 firsts , 25 seconds , 15 thirds and one fourth , and classes for yearling bulls ( a strong feature of the Wintercott herd ) Mr. Hughes had carried off 16 firsts , 7 seconds , 4 thirds and 1 fourth . Another great record worthy of mention is the fact that for 13 consecutive years Mr. Hughes won the first prize for the best yearling bull at the Here- fordshire and Worcestershire Show . The following list of yearling bull successes at the Royal will proye of interest : 1873 , 1st at Hull , Student ( 5030 ) ; 1875 , 2nd at Taunton , Sir Edward ( 5589 ) ; 1878 , 3rd at Bristol , Master Butterby ; 1879 , 1st at Kilburn , Coomassie ( 5841 ) ; 1883 , 2nd at York , Washington ( 8152 ) ; 1888 , 1st Nottingham ,. Royal Head ( 13405 ) ; 1889 , 2nd at Windsor , Endale ( 13773 ) ; 1891 , 1st at Doncaster , Albion ( 15027 ) ; 1893 , 1st at Chester , Leadon ( 16800 ) ; 1894 , 1st at Cambridge , Liberty . ( 17338 ) ; 1895 , Ist at Darlington , Ladas ( 17919 ) ; 1897 , Ist at Manchester , Lonsdale ( 18930 ) : 1898 , 1st at Birmingham , Protector ( 19660 ) ; 1899 , 1st Maidstone , Prosperous ( 20266 ) ; 1900 , 1st York , Lemster ( 20776 ) ; 1901 , 1st at Cardiff , Nelson ( 21625 ) ; 1901 , 2nd at Cardiff , Lambton ( 21513 ) ; 1902 , 2nd Carlisle , Glen- dower 2nd ( 22169 ) ; 1903 , 1st at Park Royal , Boling- broke ( 22744 ) ; 1904 , 2nd at Park Royal , Peer ( 23662 ) ; 1905 , 1st at Park Royal , Premier ( 24207 ) ; 1908 , 2nd at Newcastle - on - Tyne , Newbury ; 1919 , 1st Gloucester , Peclot ; 1910 , 4th at Liverpool , Maximus ; 1911 , 3rd at Norwich , Paget ; 1912 , no Royal ; 1913 , 3rd at Bristol , Lemberg ; 1915 , 1st at Nottingham , Luckington ; 1916 , 3rd at Manchester , Lockington . The list of sires used is an impressive one and comprises such well known names as Albion ( 15027 ) which was first at the Royal three years in suc- cession ; Pearl King ( 24192 ) , a Royal Champion ; Baron ( 22719 ) , Glendower ( 20042 ) , Malcolm ( 21575 ) , Rudolph ( 6660 ) , Winter de Cote ( 4253 ) , Tomboy ( 3546 ) , Adforton ( 1839 ) , and Cheerful ( 6351 ) . Fifty animals have been exported to spread the name of Wintercott all over the world in North and South America , Russia , Australia , Canada and . South Africa . They comprise Lelia , Pride , Bounti- ful 3rd , Lonsdale , Lemster , Bountiful 7th , Bedouin , Syndic , Rowan , Newtype , Peer , Nonpariel , Nina , Nobleman , Newbury , Bolingbroke , Lancer , Lavatio , I.copold , Wintercott Plum , Plumer , Permian , Pic- ton , Paulina , Paragon , Lemster , Plum , Poet , Petone , Peloria , Purley , Chedworth , Maximus , Langford , Miofaa , Procope , Panbula , Patchway , Latham , Lallerina , Luckington , Lady Pink , Com- ment , Pictavia , Pemberton , Ronald , Pearl King , Baron , Rudolph , and Newton Monarch . Sir John Cotterell , Bart . , the Lord Lieutenant of the County , has graciously promised to preside at the luncheon and doubtless there will be a notable gathering of breeders and others inter- ested in the Whiteface industry . A glance over the catalogue suggests that there will be keen competition , for here we have some blood of the All the females have been bred at right şort . Wintercot and are derived from the " Pretty Maid , " " Plum " and " Lively " families . Among the most specially interesting of the older females are Pricota ( dam of Royal winner ) , Lady Blair , Patch , Polloia , Popsy , Mary , Lady Emily ( pro- duced Lemberg , which went to South America ) . and Misty , a famous show animal . Her dam had a wonderful pedigree . The two - years - old heifers are a great feature and should attract keen com petition . They are by Newton Monarch and in calf to Bounds Hero . There are also some strik- ing yearlings . The bull calves are a most attrac- tive lot and several promise to make massive animals . They are mostly by Newton Major , bred by Mr. Butters . This is a grand stock bull . while Bounds Hero is a splendid yearling , bred by Messrs . Weston and Sons . There are three other yearlings - Lockwood , Linton and Penton- bred by Mr. Hughes , and all worthy of attention . We feel sure that the name and reputation of Mr. Hughes will attract a record attendance at his sale , for no Hereford breeder is more worthy of generous support . FUNERAL . - We DILWYN . of record with regret the sad death of Alice Reynolds , the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds , of The Orles , Dilwyn . She passed away after a serious operation for appendicitis on August 7th at the Cottage Hos- pital , Ellesmere . She was brought home to her native parish and was buried at Dilwyn at 3 o'clock on Friday by the Rev. W. Marshall , in the absence of the Vicar . The coffin was polished oak with brass fittings and the inscrip- tion was , " Alice Reynolds , died August 7th , aged 18. " The chief mourners were her father and mother , Joe , Cissie , George , Olive , Clara , Julius and Arthur ( brothers and sisters ) ; Maggie ( sister- in - law ) , Aunty Fanny and a friend . The wreaths were from father and mother , Gunner W. Penny , R.F.A. , B.E.F. , France ; from her fellow servants at Frankton Grange ; from Joe and Gertic . George and Maggie , Cissie and Lily , Olive and Clara , Julius and Arthur ; Aunty Fanny and a friend . The bearers were : Mr. J. Herbert , Mr. W. Grif- fiths , Mr. E. Evans , Mr. H. Chandler , Mr. H. Hasom and Mr. W. Baker . THE KINGTON TIMES . Kill that Fly LAWSON FLY QUIT Complete outfit including three phials of Lawson FLY - QUIT making three pints of spraying solution , Lawson Patent Sprayer to hold one pint , and full instructions . Post Free .8 / 6 Get an outfit to - day . LAWSON & CO . ( BRISTOL ) LTD . , ST . PHILIP'S , BRISTOL . LEOMINSTER FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE . This Committee met on Saturday , present : Ald . G. Page ( Chairman ) , Mr. J. A. Williams , Mrs. Jarvis , with the Executive Officer ( Mr. W. T. Sale ) and Mr. C. O. Mapp ( Enforcement Officer ) . Messrs . Moyle and Son applied to be registered in respect of the Rainbow Street premises to sell potatoes , cating and seed , wholesale and retail . This was granted . cer to of the The Chairman said he asked the Executive Offi- write Mr. Curtis on the matter blackberry crop . He replied on August 1st stat- ing that the scheme was being prepared and would be published as soon as possible . 1.ocal authorities would be asked to help in the matter and the price would be 3d . per lb. for blackberries delivered at local res . The Chairman said that Mr. Bach had applied for permission to sell two hundredweight of mar- garine without coupons , as so few of his custo- mers had registered with him for butter and mar- garine , prefering to register with farmers . As Mr. Bach assured him that this over stock should not occur again he ( the Chairman ) agreed that he should sell without coupons so that the mar- garine should not be wasted . the BISHOP HENSON AS PREACHER . " Christian Liberty , " sermons preached by Bishop of Hereford . Macmillan , 6s . Obtainable at the ecminster Printing Co. It sometimes happens that he who is loved by those who know him well , succeeds also in winning the animosity of those who know him only in a degree . Bishop Henson is that man . The fracas on his preferment to the See of Here- ford was such a case in his carcer , and a sorry case it was . Of those concerned he alone came out of if with dignity , and that because he was si'ent . It must have been hard for him , at the time , not to have spoken , for the double reason that bias asks for a rejoinder , also because he is not adept at observing the grand silence which Carlyle so loudly preached . But the storm sub- sided and we were delighted to be present at his enthronement to witness his triumph over the strainers at gnats . " not Dr. Henson is a busy man , fully engaged in the highest work while it is day , yet he has found time to publish a volume of his sermons . One on Tolerance , for the benefit of those who know everything about that commodity but its use , would not have surprised us . But if not in a sermon , he does , in the Preface , refer to the ' stunt " by the infallible section of the Angli- can press , by the guardian angels who stand in various grades of ecclesiastical status , against the choice of him for a mitre . If the church is en- dangered by a thing so trifling as the making of a Bishop , some may be led to think it is worth preserving . He states a good case for him ; self and does so kindly . In the appendix he edits the letter of the Bishop of London asking him not to preach in the City Temple . We thought it would matter very little where the descendants of the Apostles preached , so long as they preached . Surely the message is more than the pulpit . Evidently Lond . does not think so , and the reasons he gives for his attitude are as weak as the thinking is poor . The answer he ' received ( it is given here ) is frank , pointed and manly and may have made him see that for once the spirit beneath the suavity of his words had been detected and challenged by a nothing , except neglect of duty . LEOMINSTER NOTES . AUGUST 17 , 1918 .. IN consequence of more members of my staff having joined H.M. Forces , I have decided to close my Business for the Dinner Hour ( 1 pm to 2 pm ) on MARKET DAYS , as well as other days ( commencing To - day , AUGUST 16th . I shall offer on Monday next a lot of Short Lengths of CLOTH , suitable for Boys ' Knicks , etc. , at Clearing Prices . R. E. SCUDAMORE , Tailor , Hatter , and Hosier , Old Post Office , Leominster . CORRESPONDENCE . The contributors to the Navy stall in Leominster Market last Friday were : Beys of the National School , Miss Hutchinson ( Grantsfield ) , Mrs. E. P. Lloyd , Miss Sharpe ( Kingsland ) , Miss Jobling ( Kingsland Navy THE EDITOR DOES NOT HOLD HIMSELF RESPONSIBLE FOR THE Garden ) , Mrs. Perry ( Byton ) , Miss Williams ( Holgate ) , Mr. E. J. Artindale ( Eardisland ) , Miss Stokes ( Eyecote . Navy Garden ) . The Rev. William Cuff , the eminent pastor of Shore- ditch Tabernacle , London , and ex - President of the Baptist Union , has promised to preach in the Leominster Baptist Church on October 3rd . The hon secretary of the Leominster branch of the Vegetable Products Committee has received a cordial letter of thanks from the commanding officer of H.M.S. Yarmouth , dated August 5th , for beans and nuts sent to Aberdeen Naval Base . The Matron of the Cottage Hospital begs to acknow- ledge the following gifts received : Mr. Ross , vegetables ; Miss Sanders , vegetables ; Miss Wood ( Ryelands ) , vege- tables ; Miss Moody , vegetables ; Mr. Drennan , vege- tables ; Anonymous , vegetables ; Miss Greenhough , vegetables ; Mrs. Lloyd , vegetables ; Upper Hill Church , flowers ; Monkland Church Schools , kidney beans ; National School Boys , potatoes ; E. J. Artindale ( Glan Arrow , Eardisland ) , vegetables . We are informed by the hon . secs . of the Red Cross Fete that they have in their possession lady's black alpaca coat , a child's oilskin coat , and a lady's umbrella , which were left on the grounds . Claims for these articles should be sent to Mr. T. A. Brook . The Tea Committee which catered so excellently at the Red Cross Fete last week comprised Mrs. Abeil , Miss D. Bach , Mrs. Bartlett , Mrs. Biddle , Mrs. Bullen , Mrs. Eastment , Miss Sanders , Mrs. Taylor and Miss Watkins . " On Friday last 504 was the total of eggs received at the local depot ( c / o Mrs. Bright ) for the National Egg Collection for the Wounded . The village collections were as follows : Lucton ( per Miss Gladys Evans ) 16 , Bircher Common ( per Mrs. Connolly 10 , Ivington ( per Miss Hyslop 64 , Shobdon School ( per Mrs. Lewis ) 7 . Brimfield ( per Mrs. Waterfield ) 11 , Kingsland ( per Miss Price ) 5 / - and 4 eggs , Orleton School 16 , Eyton 5 , Monkland ( special Remembrance Sunday collection from 38 eggs , the Parish ) 43 178 , 2d . and 44 eggs , Cockgate School ( per Mrs. Evans ) 2 , Birley ( per Prior ( per the Misses Compton ) 5s . and Eardisland Parish 32 , Eye Council School ( per Mrs. Vick ) 8 , Leysters , Mrs. Chattock , Mrs. Hawkins 10 , Wigmore ( per Miss Bamford ) 15 , Pudleston ( per Miss Nott ) 14 , Leominster Town ( per Miss L. Norgrove ) 10s . 8d . and 8 eggs , ( per Miss Dowding ) , Is . 9d . and 4 eggs , Navy Stall in Market 49 , the contributors being Mr. Frank Weaver , Mr. Pryce Jones , Mr. Joe Cooper , Miss Saer , a Friend , Mr. Russell , Miss Woodhouse . " In Remembrance ' Sunday collection , 20 eggs , from Upper Hill villagers ( per Mrs. E. Millichap ) . The other contributors at the depot were : Mr. Wright ( Pudleston ) , ( Lustonbury ) , Miss Hutchinson ( Grants- Mrs. Apperley Hall ( Ashton ) , Mrs. Herring ( Ashton ) , field ) , Mrs. Miss Edwards ( Monkland ) , the Misses Williams ( Stock- tonbury ) , Miss Wood ( The Ryclands ) , Miss Pinches ( Yarpole ) , Mr. Sharp ( Etnam Street ) , Master Jimmy Hyde ( Kimbolton ) , Mrs. Cadwallader ( Bircher ) , Mrs. Bright ( Ivingtonbury ) , Mrs. Hall ( Ivy Cottage , Luston ) , Mrs. Hotchkiss ( Eye ) . a was " On Friday last man who fears Flag Day for the National Egg Collection held and realised £ 16 . The ladies who so kindly undertook the selling of tokens and flags were : Miss Hilda Bach , Miss Winnie Seager , Miss Mellows , the Misses Hudson , Miss G. Birch , Miss Tompkins ( Leominster ) , Miss Price Kings- land ) , Miss Nott ( Brockmanton ) , Miss Compton ( Stoke Prior ) , Miss May Dyke ( Eardisland ) , Miss Russell and friend ( Southfield ) . But of the sermons ! Their varied auditories in- dicate his wide knowledge and sympathy , and not less the high respect in which he is generally he'd . Some preachers gain a notorious and pay- ing popularity because they push their valuable services , he is popular because others think his services valuable , and he becomes useful . Judged by these sermons he betrays a weakness , especi ally when treating of the world crisis . No one can object to his emphaisis on the cause of the war , but after reading one or two of these dis- courses a growing number will ask if he is the Allies maintain their original aims . The " secret treaties " at least might have been men- tioned . It would have presented what may be another side . Never could he be charged with lowering his pulpit with gallery utterances ; crossing the water would not make him don the pagan's garb , yet we were astonished , after know- ing his defence of conscientious acts , remember- ing his experiences in that realm , that recently he gaily trounced a few who say they listen to the divine inner voice . But with this criticism sure be it also said that few preachers have so tried to explore the inner meaning of the war , remark on its aftermath of dangers and warn against the evils war always breeds , as he has done . Instead of seeing the grandeur of war , he is aghast its horrid potentialities and deeply moved by spreading tragedy . at its to Particularising , as it is almost impossible . avoid , we cite the sermon on " The past a guide to the present . " Exegetical , good phrasing , an easy weaving of some of the varied history of Durham Cathedral into his theme , apt quotations , sentences of poetic beauty and the appeal to the age for duty , make it a sermon such as too few were privileged to hear . In other cases there is less liberty , thoughts are too heavily clad with words , the way is uncertain and there is a feel- ing that preacher and people would think the twenty minutes enough . He is one of the most psychological preachers of to - day whom we have to read ; this is evidenced in his study of Christian liberty . Also in common with the good and intellectual of his order he quotes from secu- lar writers at a minimum in general . It is the Bible he makes most use of for quotation , illus tration and sanction for his beliefs . This is a mer ; much quoting from sundry authors suggests too much of the reference - book , and less of per- sonal study . Again he is ethical . In no sermon is to . be does he forget to show men the need of a reli- gion that revitalises life . Character with him first ; if men will seek that they are fit citizens of the Kingdom . So greatly do we res- pect him that we wish it were possible to place him with such as Robertson , Martineau , Maclaren and Newman ; but he lacks their indefinable some- thing . It is something , however , to just being with the princes among preachers . miss GEO . ELLIOT LEE . BROMYARD . of THE LATE MR . TURBILI . - The death another old Bromyardian in the person of Mr. Edward Turbill , late of the Rose and Lion Inn , New Road , took place on Sunday . Mr. Turbill was formerly in the building trade with his father in Church Street , but for some years had confined his energies to the management of the hotel , which , through failing health and family trouble , he gave up only some four months ago . He leaves a widow , a son ( who resides in Worces- ter ) , and two daughters . URBAN COUNCIL . - Monday , present : Messrs . G. Palmer , Partington , Davies , James , Roberts , Miles , Ware and Mitchell . Mr. S. Roberts was elected chairman of the Fuel Committee , Mr. Guess fuel overseer , and Mr. Woodyatt inspector , and committee to carry out the duties appointed . It was decided to increase the wages of the roadmen to 31s . per week . A a GOVERNMENT AND THE POTATO SUPPLY . CROP TO BE COMMANDEERED AFTER OCTOBER . NEW SCHEME OF DISTRIBUTION . scheme has been formulated new by was the Ministry of Food for the control of the potato supply . From November I the whole of the com- mercially grown potatoes of the country will pass into the hands of the Ministry . The fixing of prices in each of the well - defined potato districts will be entrusted to a Joint Commission , which will be assisted in each of the districts by a couple of assessors . The Commission will settle the prices , and its decision will be final . A scheme has been adopted by the Ministry for dealing with the problem of distribution . Eng- land and Wales will be divided into deficit " areas , or areas which , as a rule , consume more than they produce , and " surplus " areas , which produce more than they consume . In each area , whether " deficit " or " surplus , " it is proposed buy to allow internal free trade . Dealers can from any farmer , and sell to any retailer pro- vided that they buy and sell at the prices that have been fixed . Deficit areas will have to import potatoes from one of the surplus areas , either throughout the year , or at certain times . It is not proposed to appoint a single official of the Ministry of Food to buy any potatoes . Prac- tically the whole crop will be dealt with by the trade , and so far as can be seen , not single buyer will be put out of business . Potatoes will be divided into two grades . The first grade will be sold at 1d . a lb. , and will consist of King Edwards and the Golden Wonder group . All these potatoes are kidney shaped , and easily recognisable by the public . All the other varieties will be grade 2 , and must be sold at id . per 1b . MARKETS . Ludlow , Monday , General Markét . - Fowls , IS . 6d . 10 2s . per lb .; chickens , 1s . 8d . to 2s . 2d . per 1b .; dressed chickens , 28. 2d . per lb .; ducks , 1s . Iod . to 25. 2d . per lb .; rabbits , 3s . to 3s . 6d . per couple ; butter , 2s . 1d . to 2s . 4d . per lb .; hen eggs , 44d . each ; duck eggs , 44d . each ; pigeons , 1s . 6d . to 25. per couple ; potatoes , 1d . per lb .; cabbages , 35. per dozen ; cauliflower , 4s . to 6s . per dozen ; tomatoes , Is . to Is . 2d . per 1b .; lettuce , 6d . per ' dozen ; kidney beans , 4d . per 1b .; broad beans , 3d . per lb .; rhubarb , 3d . per bundle ; green peas , 5d . per lb .; bilberries , Is . 8d . per 1b .; blackberries , 3d . per lb .; apples , 6d . per 1b .; plums , 1s . , per lb .; carrots , parsnips , turnips , 2d . per lb .; onions , 7d . per lb. Ludlow , Monday , Corn Market . - No alteration in prices . are On Sunday afternoon next the National Union of Railwaymen holding a procession and church parade on behalf of the Orphans ' Fund . The procession will assemble in the Corn Square at 2 p.m. in the following order : Mr. Fairbank's Band , Banner of National Union of Railwaymen Silver Badge men ; Boy Scouts ; Girl Guides ; Odd- fellows ; Foresters ; National Union of Railwaymen . The Mayor and Corporation , accompanied by the Special preacher , the Rev. 1. E. Powell ( Vicar of Ladbrooke ) , will join the procession at the Town Hall at 2.45 . A special service will be held at 3 o'clock in the Priory Church , the preacher being the Rev. F E. Powell . In another column will be found an invitation to the townsmen to meet the Mayor at the Town Hall at 2.30 p.m. We hope there . will be a large attendance in order that a good may be liberally helped . • • Charies We regret to record the death of Mr. F. Elliot , who passed away on Monday , at 87 , Mr. Elliot , who was well known Etnam Street . in the town , had resided in Leominster for over 20 years . The funeral will take place Priory Church on Saturday . • at the the The Icominster Free Library Lending Depart- ment will re - open o11 Tuesday next , after annual stocktaking . Doubtless many of our readers have read Nat Gould's celebrated novel " A Gamble for Love , " and the opportunity of seeing this exciting story in picture form will be welcomed . The subject is the principal film on Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday next . Other pictures of merit include The Lad and the Lion " ( a Selig wild animal drama in 4 acts ) , " Neptune's Naughty Daughter " ( two - reel comedy ) , and Pathe Gazette and Pictorial . On Thursday , Friday and Saturday the programme leads off with " The Carpet from Bagdad , " a 5- het play adapted from the fascinating novel by Harold MacGrath . " The Net " is a story of the sea in four reels . We also notice " Furnished Rooms " ( one - act comedy ) , the 10th episode " The Red Ace , " and Pathe Gazette . of A quiet but very pretty wedding service wafs conducted on Sunday morning last in the comin- ster Wesleyan Church by the Rev. Geo . Elliot Ice . the contracting partics being Mr. F. Buzza and Miss Nellie Williams . Both have taken a deep interest in the affairs of the church , he having for , some years been choirmaster and trainer of the Sunday School children for their anniversary . The bride's father is remembered throughout the Circuit as a good Wesleyan , doing splendid ser- vice in many departments of church work . At the service were present Mr. H. Thomas as best man , while the bride was attended by her sister , Mrs. Simms , of Llandrindod Wells , and Mrs. H. Thomas . In the public service following the well- known marriage hymn , " O Perfect Love , " was effectively rendered . Mrs. Paynter presided at the organ . Later in the day they left for their honeymoon , to be spent in the Wye Valley . Each was the recipient of many useful presents . On Friday , August , 2nd , 584 eggs were received at the depot , for the National Eggentral Depot , London . Collection 30 , High street ) and sent as usual to the The village collections wob : Eyton 11 , Ivington Miss Hyslop ) , 66 , Luton ( per Miss Evans ) 15 , Brimfield ( per Mrs. Waterfield ) 13 , Kimbolton School ( per Miss Hutchinson ) 5 , Hatfield 6 , Orleton School 20. Cockgate School ( per Mrs. Evans ) 8 , Stoke Prior ( per the Misses Compton ) 2s . 3d . and 31 eggs , Birley Parish ( per Mrs. Parry ) 5s . Leysters , Mrs. Hawkins , Mrs. Chattock 26 , Kingsland Parish ( per Miss Price ) 17 , Eardisland Parish Iper Miss Greenhough ) 22 , Eardisland School ( per Mr. T. Wood ) 10 , Humber Schoolchildren 13 , Humber ( per Mrs. Rome ) 4. Congregational Church Sunday School 50 , Hope and Ford , 15 , Navy , Stall in Market 28. Con- tributions were also received from Mr. Wright ( Pudleston Court ) , Mr. Sharp ( Etnam Street ) , the Misses Williams ( Stocktonbury ) , Miss Proudman ( Luston ) , Miss Hutchin- son ( Grantsfield ) , Mrs. B. Hall , Mrs. Herring ( Ashton ) , Mr. Colthurst ( Ivingtonbury ) , Mrs. Swaithe ( Nordan ) , Miss Wood ( The Ryelands ) , Mrs. Cadwallader ( Bircher ) , Miss Pinches ( Yarpole ) , Miss Edwards ( Monkland ) , Mrs. Robinson ( Hamnish ) , Mrs. Thomas ( West End ) , Mrs. Bright ( Ivingtonbury ) . .O • The name of Master Leslie Birch was omitted from the Carnival procession . He was dressed as a clown and rode nice a donkey , and was able to collect a sum of money for the Red Cross . WET WEATHER HARVESTING . In OFFICIAL ADVICE . The Food Production Department are issuing a leaflet on the harvesting of grain crops , which should be of considerable interest to farmers in districts where the weather unfavourable . wet localities success in securing grain in good condition depends largely upon the method of handling the crop in the process of harvesting . The Food Production Department leaflet draws attention to certain devices or practices which have come to be adopted as the result of experi- ence , and which have for their special , object the prevention or lessening of the damage that is caused to cut corn by bad weather . Information is given , for example , regardin the Field Mow , the Hand Mow , the French or " Double " Stook , Hooded Stooks , " " Pirling , " " Gaiting , " etc .; an most of these are illustrated . The protection of the grain in stack is also dealt with , and methods of ventilation explained . Farmers are recommended to secure a copy of this leaflet , which may be obtained , free and post free , on application to the Secretary , Board . of Agriculture , 3 , St. James's Square , S.W.1 . WOMEN FOR THE HARVEST . The question of adequate accommodation . for women assisting in the harvest has been raised in several journals lately . It may be well , there- fore , to point out that the Women's Branch of the Food Production Department has had this matter- in hand for some time past and is now in a posi- tion to deal with it quite satisfactorily . Among other arrangements made are the opening of a number of hostels for the housing of women workers on the land . ALL COM- OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY HIS CORRESPONDENTS . MUNICATIONS FOR PUBLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE SENDER , NOT NECESSARILY FOR PUBLICATION , BUT AS A GUARANTEE OF GOOD FAITH , INSECT LIFE IN RELATION TO POLLINATION . too are To the Editor of the Kington Times . often Sir , Many dogmatic assertions nede respecting bee and other insect visitations to our hardy fruit blossoms . It is often definitely stated that the fertilisation of the blossoms ( c- pends on bees visiting one blossom alter another But these and carrying the pollen with them . statements will , not bear investigation . The argu- ments given for the " no bees , no fruit crop " assertion are as wide of the mark as one can possibly conceive . We enjoyed a superabundance of all hardy fruits last season , viz . , 1917 , yet bee This can be life was conspicuous by its absence . verified by bee keepers losing their stocks during the past five years by the disease known as the than Isle of Wight disease , which is none other constitutional debility , brought about by the bees being overworked through the introduction of the bar frame hive , engendering weak and consumptive broods . That insects by their unconscious citorts do a great deal of good will not be denied . The life of a flower is but a day , its fecundity about six hours , its essential fertility stage , generally at mid - day , the sun passes the meridan . I ex- amined nine blossoms running on an apple branch . this season and found them fecund at 11 a.m. , the stigmas remaining potent until 3 p.m. , when at 5 p.11 . found their and stigmas closed slightly drooping . These flowers were all impreg- nated and to - day have nine splendid fruits develop- ing . This I attribute to the Lord Suffield variety being in proximity and that it acted as its ali- small one , nity . This particular tree is but a yet over 200 fruits set thereon , now reduced to about 100 , this reduction being made to assist the The Lord Suffield variety , also a finer produce . small tree , gave a full crop last season of about 2 cwts . , and agreeably to my surprise carries a crop of about 1 cwt . this season . I have been greatly interested in the matter of the aspects of the producing boughs and find that the largest crops are obtained from the south cast , south and south - west positions of the growth . This points most conclusively to the breezes prevailing blossoming time , when the south - west and west winds have the upper hand in distributing the pollen . Many trees in our English orchards have ton most branches . feet or more from the ground and many of these sorts are known to be self sterile , yet these top branches , known as trien- nial growth , generally produce those specimens . known as King fruits . " Often hanging on the boughs like ropes of onions , these trees set their blossoms and invite you to gather their produce , practically at a given hour . Most of the blossoms on a tree have their pistils fecund in the round of a day or so , making it utterly impossible for insect life to visit those hundreds of thousands of fruit trees in blossom as last season .. Bee life seldom work at a great height on orchard blos- som . The lime tree attracts them to about 30 . feet from the surface and in the orchards 20 feet would be their limit , providing there is an abun- dance of blossom to work upon , but should white clover be in existence and in flower , so surely will this have their preference . Breeze pollination is the master hand towards fertility in orchards , bearing in mind affinity varieties must be in proximity . The theorists who assert that pollen grains do not ascend are not practical men . A pollen grain is so minute , the naked eye can hardly discern it , therefore , there is no impedi- ment why the breezes should not lift and carry these particles many miles and even hold them several in the air for several days . During my years of interesting observations I have found many varieties of fruit trees impotent . owing to inter - hybridisation , which will not admit of im- It pregnation with its own surrounding pollen . at our is absolutely necessary to have sorts in proximity , known to accomplish nature's functions , especially on the dwarfing or intensive stock . The atmos- phere at blossoming time must be permeated with clouds of pollen arising from the orchards and when it is recognised that there are thousands of flands in one flower alone one can readily under- stand the excessiveness of their uses . In the case of one cherry tree in an orchard house , bees caused vibrations of the flowers and distribution of pol- the len , thus doing just what the breezes do in open air . The crop of cherries in some districts where moisture had been retained has given quite satisfactory crops this season . Yet insect life , was practically at a discount , therefore breeze pollina- tion proved the fertile agent . Bee - keeping I champion with every goodwill , as their created industrial little wonders help con- siderably in an unconscious way to distribute the pollen , but my contention is that climatic con- ditions have more to do with generous production than has ever been recognised . 111 , Park Street , Hereford , August 12th , 1918 . Yours truly , GEORGE LOVELOCK . LUDLOW . COUNTY POLICE COURT . Mouday , before Sir W. St. A. Rouse Boughton , Bart . , Messrs . C. A. Boughton Knight , H. E. Whitaker . on POACHING PREVENTION ACT . - Thomas Lewis , Waterside , Ludlow , a bricklayer , was charged with coming from lands in the occupation of Mr. John T. Sanders , Steventon , where he had been unlaw fully in pursuit of game and on being searched a rabbit and some wires were found in his pos session on August 2nd at the parish of Ludford . P.S. Williams stated that on August 2nd he was on duty at 7 o'clock in the morning at Tinkers Hill and met defendant on a footpath leading to Caynham . He stopped him and searched him and in a basket found a rabbit and some wires and pegs . He saw defendant on the land of Mr. Saun- ders , who had the shooting rights . - Fined ros . B. DEFENCE OF THE REALM ACT . - James Higgs , a haulier , of Clunton , Clun , was charged under the Defence of the Realm Act with buying of an a black mare , he not being an occupier agricultural holding or having authority from the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries or the Army Council , the 1st of June , and was further charged with buying a bay gelding on the same day and at the same place . - Superintendent Perry stated that the charges were brought under the Defence of the Realm Act . It was necessary for the seller to have a license to sell horses and the buyer must be an agricultural holder or have permit to buy from the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries or the Army Council . The defendant was not an agricultural holder and he had no permis- sion to purchase the horses . In addition Mr. the McCartney had the regulations printed on catalogue . - The Chairman : There was a license to to buy.- sell , but Mr. Higgs had not a permit Defendent said he was not in the habit of buying horses . He was very sorry . It was done in ignor- ance.-H. S. McCartney , auctioneer , stated that on June 1st he held a cale of horses at Craven Arms and amongst the number were two purchased by Mr. Higgs . They were sold under the licenses produced . In the catalogue there was an extract from the Defence of the Realm Act . In addition to it being printed he read the clause out at the commencement of the sale . He could not say if Mr. Higgs was there . - By Sir William : Mr. Higgs . is a team user , but he had not the permit . - By Supt . Perry : The clause is on the license and defendant signed them . - Defendant said he did not hear Mr. McCartney announce that a permit was necessary . Arthur C. Walker said he was a far- mer at Broxley . On May 18th he applied for a license to sell a bay gelding and he received . the license produced . He sold the horse at Craven , Arms on June 1st . - Alfred Morris , the Snead Farm , Wentnor , stated that he received a license to sell an aged mare and it was sold at Craven Arms on June 1st . - By the Bench : Defendant said he had eight horses and the last time he bought . horses was 18 months ago.-P.S. J. Carter stated that at 5.30 p.m. on June 15th he saw defendant as to the horses and asked him if he was an agricultural holder or did he have a license to buy . He said he had no land and did not have a permit . He did not know that a license was re- quired . On June 25th he saw defendant , who said if he had done any wrong he had done it in He pointed out that the regulations ignorance . were in the catalogue and defendant said he only looked at the numbers and did not notice the regulations . - Defendant was fined 17s . 6d . , in- eluding costs . - Defendant said he had lost one of the horses since . - The Chairman said they had dealt very lightly with him and they sympathised with him in his loss . " UNSKILLED " WOMEN WANTED . The Food Production Department announces that " the slacking off in the demand for unskilled ' field workers is over and large numbers are now wanted . " Two hundred and thirty women have been sent this week to Somerset , where they will be pulling flax until the end of the month . Large numbers are going to Yorkshire for similar work . Surrey and Lincolnshire are among the other counties that are asking the Women's Branch of the Food Production Department for further supplies of " unskilled " labour . Cheney's Eczema Salve ANTISEPTIC . HEALING . For all kinds of Sores and Irritable Conditions of the Skin . PRICE 1/3 , Postage 3d .; SAMPLE BOX ,, 9d . , Postage 2d . CHENEY , CHEMIST , LEOMINSTER . My First Flight . ( By Observer ) . My transfer to the Royal Air Force for training as an observer was through , and I was sitting in a big two - seater battleplane about to " go up for the first time . Sensations I was bursting with them . The pilot waved his hand to the mechanics , out came the " chocks " which prevent the machine from starting while the engine is being tested and we taxied slowly off across the aerodromic , turned into the wind and began to gather speed .. I was bounced about a good deal as we raced over the uneven ground , and then , suddenly the bump- ing ceased and there was only a little swaying movement , duc , as I learned later , to " bumps " in the air . Realising I was up at last I ventured to peer out of the machine and was instantly greeted with a tremendous rush of wind against my face . Back went my head into the " Office . " However , curiosity triumphed and I cautious'y poked my head up again . Already we were about 1,000 feet up and my . pilot beckoned me to lean over and speak to him . This entailed standing up and hanging right out of my seat . It was more than 1 bargained for . I took one glance at the carth and shud- . dered . However , y pilot seemed to think he was asking nothing unreasonable , so I rose very gingerly , all the while hanging on like grim death . It was not so terrible atter all . And what View ! 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 . THE ALLOTMENT . Immediately raspberries have finished their crop cut out all the exhausted , weak and old canes , leaving five or six strong young canes of this year's growth . Burn promptly all prunings , and throw the ashes back amongst the plants . Many pests are destroyed by " burning the prunings , whilst the ashes contain potash and other valu able manurial elements and carry these back to the soil . Further , by pruning as soon as the fruiting is over , the energy of the plants Is thrown into the remaining canes , which thus be- come better developed and matured and give im proved results in the following year . The benefit of summer pruning is not suffi- ciently realised by most cottage gardeners , allot- ment and smallholders . It is seldom advisable to do much before August , but now is a good time to carry out the work A long treatise could be written on this subject , but the following points are those which should be carefully observed . Do not prune too hard , but leave cach shoot with five or six eyes . Cut out entirely shoots that are growing inwards or towards the centre of the tree or bush , as these only congest the growth and keep out the light and air . One of the en deavours owners of fruit of all trees should always be to aim for a shapely , well - balanced tree with a good open centre . This is , generally speaking , a bad fruit year , but bere there are apples , try to have all fal- len fruit picked up , and any that are fit to cook or eat or conserve , so used at once . Windfall a ples are ideal for making the favourite apple jelly , and growers who have sugar available , and lack other fruit , can utilise their falls in this way to advantage . Apples attacked by maggot , and those starting to decay should be , picked up . and either fed to pigs or got rid of in some other way , especially as the latter are almost sure to be infected by apple rot . a But I had not been taken up to see the view for I suddenly received a tap on the head and turned to find my pilot indulging in a compli- cated piece of dumb slrow , pointing first at me and then at the ground . What on earth did the man want ? " Gun . " What is it ? " I shouted at the top of my voice for the whistling of the wind and the noise of the engine rendered it very difficult to make him hear . shoot ... pond . " he shouted . He said a good deal more , but I managed to grasp those essential words . I was to . shoot at the pond . What did he take me for - why I had not been up five minutes . However , with the utmost care , for I was desperately afraid of dropping anything overboard - I loaded my Lewis gun and once more Pond ! glanced towards the earth . Ah , there it was ,, looking like a Fancy ive shilling piece . trying to hit that . More signals from the pilot , who seemed to be growing impatient . " Here . goes " I thought , and taking careful aim , loosed , off a good burst and looked up from the sights to see what had happened . Seconds passed before a series of miniature water - spouts in the pond told me I had hit the target . I was surprised - the splash of the bullets had seemed so long after I had fired the shots . I tried another burst - no effect this time . Another , with only two hits , and I had finished the drum . I fired three other drums with varying success . As this exhausted my stock , I tapped the pilot on the shoulder . He waived to wait . As soon as I ceased to be occupied I realised how carelessly I was standing and instinctively clutched the gun mounting . But already I was losing my nervousness and let go again almost at once . Suddenly the engine stopped and we dived breathlessly towards the earth . A glance at my pilot , however , reassured me . We flattened out as the ground seemed to rush up to meet us , and then with a series of gentle little bumps we were back on terra firma once more . " Not bad shooting " said the pilot . climbed down from our seats . as we SKILLED WOMEN WORKERS . DO FARMERS WANT THEM ? In view of the outery in different parts of the country as to a " shortage " of skilled labour , it ) is rather surprising to find the Women's Branch of the Food Production Department reporting that ) " there is still a surplus supply . of trained women workers who are being drafted into camps for field work and will be transferred to employment as the demand grows . " This surplus no doubt will be rapidly taken up by the more enlightened farmers now that they are made aware of its existence . NEW IDEAS IN THATCHING . Mr. John Hepburn , of The Lawn , Southchurch , Essex , has onght to the notice of the Food Pro- duction Department a scheme for thatching ricks . Instead of straw M. Hepburn proposes the use of corrugated iron , Willisden board , or waterproof sheeting as a cover for stacks , the " thatch " be- ing held together with laths passing along it lengthwise . The stack , which is lean - to in shape , is built upon slabs of wood , each with an eyebolt , to which can be attached , by means of a cord or otherwise , the laths that are used for keeping the roof in position . To the cord are attached weights ( e.g. guano bags filled with stones ) which serve to adjust the roof as the stack settles . The fall in the lean - to will yary naturally with the size of the stock , and although at first sight farmers may be inclined to doubt whether thatching on this method will be storm - proof , Mr. Hepbarn has evidence showing that in very exposed country and very severe weather his method has proved thoroughly effective . The ordinary method of thatching is recognised by efficient farmers as wasteful , even when well done ; whilst ineffective thatching and consequent . thousands wetting account for the loss of many of quarters of grain annually . This year it will be difficult for many fariners to get their stacks thatched in the usual way by fairly capable thatchers , and the method proposed by Mr. Hep burn , which he claims can be carried out effec- tively by comparatively unskilled labour , is there fore worth attention .. Its author prior to 1914 farmed about 1,400 acres 0.1 Foulness Island , and in the winter of 1914-15 , owing to a succession of storms , was compelled three times over . to thatch his 30 stacks The los in extra labour and cost of damaged grain was between £ 300 and £ 100 , and some of the bigger farmers in the district suffered much more seriously . He claims that his new form of thatch avil protect a stack against any weather , can be put on quickly by inexpert persons , and be rap- idly removed in part or whole as occasion may demand . He is willing to explain the scheme to anyone interested . Of course , there is a certain scarcity of both timber and corrugated iron at present , but in some districts local supplies are available . MORE SOLDIER LABOUR . IMPORTANT NOTICE TO FARMERS The Army Council has decided to release several tl : ousand soldiers on furlough agricultural for harvest work . These men will be distributed , among the counties where labour assistance for the harvest is most needed . Farmers requiring additional labour to gather the harvest , should apply at once to their County Agricultural Exceu- tive Committee , who will arrange with the Com mandant of the local distribution centre . APPLE ORCHARDS . High prices were realised at a sale of hard fruit in the Weald of Kent . Five acres of apples and pears sold for £ 1,434 , or close upon 300 an Another orchard of three acres of apples and pears made £ 600 .. acre . ' Ware ' Boot Is simply the logical conclusion of Superior Workmanship and Best Material To Produce FOOTWEAR that completely satisfies all the demands of COUNTRY WEARERS . Waterproof Leather with or without Nails . experi - c NATIONAL RABBITS . Although supply difficulties have been enced in connection with the establishment of the proposed breeding centres to be started by the i National Utility Rabbit Association , the Central Rabbitry , at Neasden is expected to be in full working order by the end of the month . Meanwhile , the Association is putting would - be a rabbit keepers in touch with breeders and advis ing sellers where they can dispose of their stock About without sending it long distances by rail . 200 persons weekly are being assisted in this way An average of 20 towns weekly are being visited by representatives of the Association or the Food Production connection Department in with the development of local , breeding centres , and a large number of these will be set up shortly .. An active propaganda to stimulate rabbit keep- ing is being carried on , and in this connection the officers and members of the Kural League are giving most valuable assistance . There is a con- tinuous demand also for the pamphlets , on Rabbit , Keeping , which can be obtained free on application to the Board of Agriculture , 3 , St. James's Square , London , S.W.1 . Enquiries are being conducted as to the sup plies of material available in different counties for the making of rabbit hutches and runs . Persons having stocks of second hand boarding , wire & c . , should netting , communicate with National Utility Rabbit Association , 124 , Victoria Street , London , S.W.1 . at once . the COTTON CAKE FOR DAIRY COWS . It has been decided to release a limited quantity of cotton cake for dairy cows in milk , in respect of which priority certificates are not a present in operation . For the present it is not possible , in view of the short supply of feeding stuffs and of the desirability of conserving supplies as much as possible for the winter months , to issue cer- tificates for more than cwt . for each cow in milk , and if it is necessary later on in the year . strictly to ration feeding stuffs any quantities so issued will be taken into account in any amounts then to be , allocated . Application for priority certificates should made to the Live Stock Commissioner for Area before September 1 , 1918 . be the 111ar- COUNTY MARKETING SCHEMES . It is interesting to learn that the county keting schemes of the Food Production Depart- ment are making steady progress . At an early date , it seems likely that every county in England and Wales will have a County Marketing Society or make other adequate arrangements for dealing with surplus produce . The Controller of Hor- ticulture has recently inspected the County schemes in Hereford and Worcestershrie and reports that the aggregate of the prodice collected by village depots and there bulked for marketing represents à considerable contribution to the urban supply of vegetables . The auction established recently market Worcesters is proving very successful ; week's sales show an increase preceding week . at cach over those of the The larger depots in Worces tershire rot only undertake the collection and dispatch of produce from the depots at the sur- rounding villages , but are also engaged in pres erving local surpluses by means of jam making , bottling , canning , etc. Basket making is being carried on at some of the depots .. A couple of instances of the utility of these marketing schemes to the little grower may be mentioned . At Bodenham ( Herefordshire ) the surplus produce froni 22 small gardens has in seven weeks realised about £ 50 . The Shipston - on- Stour Jam Depot in a fortnight has dealt with more than half a ton of fruit - last week 840 lbs . were handled . of WOMEN AND THATCHING . Many farmers this year scem almost as troubled about the the thatching problem as they are about the difficulty of getting in satisfactorily their generous crops . In various counties schemes fo : teaching women and lads how to thatch are being run with a greater or less degree of success . Generally , it has been found that fairly strong young women are able to do this work very well after a few weeks ' training ; indeed in some the Western counties really excellent thatching has been done by women who know nothing of it a very short time ago . At Foleshill , near Coventry , two local farmers have arranged to put ricks at the disposal of the Women's Land Army for practical tuition in thatching . An pert woman thatcher will train 8 other women at a , time . It is to be hoped that farmers will make arrangements the em soon as possible for ployment of these women on the completion . of their training . It is a curious fact that whilst on the one hand we hear farmers . complaining that they do not know how they will get their ricks thatched this year , on the other hand number of trained women thatchers have lately been unemployed , or rather have had temporarily to fill up their time at flax pulling . Thirty women , by the way , are being sent to Somerset to be trained in the stucking of flax and in thatching . as SUGAR FOR JAM . ex- All permits for the purchase of sugar for the domestic preservation of home - grown fruit which have not been made use of before August 18 will cease to be valid . Such sugar as may thus be- come available will be at the disposal of the Local Food Committees for allocation to householders who have surplus home - grown fruit which they are unable to preserve owing to lack of sugar .. Printed and published for the Proprietors by A. T. Southall , at his Offices , 27 , Drapers Lane , I.cominster . No. 1 , Drapers Lane , and Weaver & Son , Market Place , Leominster T VOL . XI . SALES BY By Mes EDWARDS , RUSSEL LEOMINSTER HORS NEXT Friday , Sept. SHOW AN OF VALU HEAVY and LIGH Leomins Entries Close Wedn Schedule and Entry F Note . All Farmers e get a Permit to Sell f County Agricultural Exe Horses of 5 years now be sold to go o of Hereford . Auctioneers ' Offices : and Tenbury . LEOMINSTER ST TUESDAY , AUGU AT Cattle and Sheep FAT 11.30 ; Store Cattle Entries kindly solicited EDWARDS , RUSS Leominster , Hereford a THE MO One Mile from DWARDS , RUSSELL & instructions from the R EP .E C. L. Lister - Kay , Esq . , to THURSDAY , FRIDAY AUGUST 29th , 30t The Excellent Collection o HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE , Dining Room , Study and Hall Contents of Drawing Room , S Sheraton Tables , several Mi Carved Cupboards , Oak Kitch Indian Brasses , Ornaments , Wa rooms , viz .: Solid Brass and I Hair Mattresses , Bedding , C Drawers , White Enamel and Axminster and Wilton Pile Car and Chintz Curtains , Silver ar China , Ware , Books , Kitchen Tools and Lights . Also Brou Tyred Station Cart , Set of Fou and Lady's Saddles , & c . , and NOTE . The Furniture will Morning of Sale . Sale Each Day at 11 Auctioneers Offices : Leomin HEREFORD Parish of Kingsland and O VALUABLE SM ED DWARDS , RUSSELL & by the Owner and Occ to Sell by Auction , subject Leominster , on as THURSDAY , SEPTE at 2.30 p.m. , the very desirable " THE FARM , " Cobnash House , Convenient Farm Bui highly - productive Pasture , Pas Land . Solicitors : Messrs . ROBINSON Auctioneers : EDWARDS , Rus ster , Hereford and Tenbury . HEREFORD RICHARDS CAPITAL SMAL With Valuable Common C Miles from DWARDS , RUSSELL & EP instructions from Mr. to Sell by Auction , subject to will include the Hereford Society's Commom Form Cong Hotel , Leominster , on THURSDAY , SEPTE at 2.30 p.m. , all that FREEH as " THE HILL TOP FARM about 44 Acres ( or thereabo Orchard and Meadow Lands . Further Particulars may be CLARK & Co. , Solicitors , Lud Leominster , Hereford & Tenb HEREFORD PARISHES OF LYONSH The Outlying Portions of ESTATE , " including the follo " The Holme , " 261 acres ; " Sourbrook , " [ 10 acres ; for IDWARDS , RUSSELL Royal Oak Hotel , Le THURSDAY , SEPTE at 2.30 p.m. Solicitors : Lancashire . Messrs . HENRY Auctioneers Offices : Leon bury . OUT - PARISH OF VALUABLE ACCOMM DWARDS , RUSSELL & to Sell by Auction , a Leominster , on THURSDAY , SEPTE at 2.30 p.m. , the following L dation Land : Lot 1. - Two Pieces of Exce near Barons Cross , adjoining minster to Monkland , and con 3 acres , 3 roods , 30 perches . upon a yearly Lady Day to per annum . The Land Tax Lot 2. - A Piece of Superior Barons Cross , containing in 1 rood , 32 perches . Let to a yearly Candlemas Tenanc per annum . The Land Tax The Timber , which is of c included in the Sale . Further particulars may b Bounty Office , 3 , Dean's Y ( Vendor's Solicitor ) , or of M minster ( Local Solicitors ) , or minster , Hereford & Tenbury By Mr. JOHN MARKET HAL R. JOHN NORTON i MSmall , Esq . , to S reserve , on THURSDAY , AUC the whole of his Genuine including Oak Dower Chests Tables ( including one of unu Long - cased Clocks , Fine Pers dale and Sheraton . Chair Antique Wall Mirrors , Chipp Jacobean Oak Panelling . Oil Antique China and Cut G Dresser , Chippendale Mahoga Furniture , Electro - plate , Cutle Catalogues ( 3d . each ) from Chambers , Ludlow , and Ten ५ |