The Kington Times - August 1918
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Kington Times 24th August 1918 - Page 3
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| Date | 24/08/1918 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 24th August 1918 |
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In ying unconscious love turned om . the fact that ssing from : the house , which is ings , was forced and the tragedy e noe disturbed . a struggle . At Mr. Ellingham , r , had not been ho was removed Ss , and is mak- ROBBED . kept a jeweller's firmary there on at the hands of ay afternoon she skull fractured , nd badly injured . and there were ashed his hands before he made of the nature or FACTORY TALKS . No. 46 . BLACKBERRIES CONTROLLED . THE KINGTON TIMES . AUGUST 24 , 1918 . We understand that the Government have taken over the control of the whole of the Blackberry crop , with a view to retaining the fruit for Jam Making . We wired the District Food Commissioner , asking what was the maximum price that we were at liberty to pay to pickers , and he replied , " Three - pence per pound . " At the moment we are without details , but the question of price is quite clear and definite . The pickers will therefore be paid 3d . per lb. from this date , and we will publish full details as soon as they come to hand . The Government's intentions in the matter of price control are so strict that they have instructed us not to proceed with our suggested prize scheme for Blackberry Picking , even a bonus to hospitals or similar institutions being regarded as breaking the Order . CROPPING HEDGES . We have a letter from the Food Production Department that this matter has been referred to the Controller of Organisation of the Department . But whether an Order is made or not , we hope Farmers will abstain from cropping the hedges until both the Blackberry and Elderberry crops are gathered . APPLES . We have official information that an Order is expected controlling the picking of apples . We expect this will include the prohibition of the marketing of immature fruit , which has been going on to a consider- able extent , and which obviously is not in the national interest . ELDERBERRIES . The time will shortly , be approaching when this hitherto neglected fruit will be ready for gathering , and so we are taking this opportunity of giving a little , preliminary information on the subject , as follows : -The The date of com- price we expect to be about 2d . per lb. , except the Government should fix the price . mencing to pick we will announce later , but in any case it must not be until the berries are quite ripe . will give particulars in good time as to the method of gathering . THE MOTOR COLLECTION SCHEME . We Will be continued as usual , with the exception of the Monday's journey which has been revised , and the route in future will be as follows : -Burghill , Knapton , Eardisland , Kingsland , Shobdon , Combe , Kinsham , Lingen , Leintwardine , Wigmore , Mortimer's Cross , Croft , Luston , Leominster . Depots have not yet been arranged at all the places mentioned , and we will announce the addresses of We are prepared to arrange for the lorry to call at other suitable points on the route the new depots later . if required . LEOMINSTER AGENT . - Mr . F. JONES , Broad Street . Vegetables can only be accepted on the day the Motor Lorry calls , i.e. Mondays , but Jam Fruits are received at the Leominster depot throughout the week , although delivery on Mondays is preferred . There is no alteration to announce in the price of Fruit . The prices per lb. of the Controlled varieties of Plums are : -Pershore and Gisbourne , 34d .; Blaisdon , Bush and Mogul , 44d . The Herefordshire b . Fruit Co. , Mansion House , Hereford . Mansion House , Hereford . CHURCH PARADE AT LEOMINSTER SERMON BY THE REV . F. E. POWELL . For the benefit of the National Union of Rail- waymen's Orphan Fund a church parade was At 2 held in Leominster on Sunday afternoon . band their with Band , and trienaly banner , Silver Badge societies , par- o'clock a procession , headed by Mr. Fairbank's railwaymen and the the also Boy Scouts the men , andmembers of aded the town . At the Town Hall they were joined by the Mayor ( Councillor J. B. Dowding ) and representatives of the Corporation and officials , the Rev. F. E. Powell ( Vicar of Ladbrooke ) , the Rev. G. E. Lee and the burgesses . Before proceeding Mayor addressed to the the the Priory Church Speaking to company . To you who the railwaymen his Worship said , stand in the home trenches of communication there is much to be done and few to do it , and Hold I give you the Premier's exhorting words endure Fast . " It has not been yours as it has been with so many of our bravest and best to line up in the trenches of Flanders and France , to the nerve racking , eye straining hours in the cold grey dawn as they wait for that thrilling Stand fatal word of command and often 10 , " men Sid . Wright . CORRESPONDENCE . THE EDITOR DOES NOT HOLD HIMSELF RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY HIS CORRESPONDENTS . ALL COM- 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 . WHICH ARE YOU DOING ? To the Editor of the Kington Times . Sir , We are now in the fifth year of the war . How near the end depends in a large measure upon the practical support given by the public in the war of economising labour and material ( by buying necessaries only and the prompt and regular investment of the money saved . There are three ways of doing this : - 1. Buying War Bonds or War Savings Certificates at the Bank or any Money Order Office . 2. Getting Certificates from your shopkeeper . For many shopkeepers and license - holders are now Official Agents . 3. Applying to the Secretary of your local War Savings Committee , who will give you the address of the nearest Association , and explain the benefits . If you have not yet taken steps in this direction , do not hesitate , but come a talk it over . but it is yours under far brighter and easier cir- cumstances to stand to in the struggle at home and I trust and feel sure you will gird up your Bring your doubts and difficultic first , and your loins , stand fast , and quit yourselves like and thus money afterwards . be enabled to look the brave fellows in their hard nghting , the face who return from Yours faithfully , and discomforts , innumerable sights unspeakable , many alas with wounds unremediable , and to say you have honestly endeavoured to do your bit . And They have endured greatly , so must we . what of the widows and orphans of those who will never come back ? They must be our special care . As many of you are aware , I have been your earnest con- associated for many years with a Widows and Orphans Association and can bear testimony to the good work done . The many can help the few . Often the bread winner is stricken down through no fault of his own and his dependants are cast upon the charity of others and it is here that such Societies as yours are an incalculable amount of good . They brighten the homes and cheer the hearts of those in adversity , and what can be a more Christian like task than to exer- cise the noble spirit of charity . As one of you 1 these principles to commend sideration and may it be said that the Railway- men's Society was one of the foremost bodies to do their duty in this respect also . his The procession , including the Mayor and followers , then proceeded to the Priory Church ,. where a special service was held . The service . was conducted by the Vicar ( the Rev. W. J. Nel- son ) , the special preacher being the Rev. F. E. Powell , formerly Vicar of Bromyard and now . Vicar of Ladbrooke . who before announcing his text said that their offerings were asked on that occasion on behalf of the Benevolent Institution of the railwaymen and he ventured to hope for a liberal response toward so laudable an object . Of hundred thousand the railwaymen who had joined the colours - most of them voluntarily - 4,509 had made the great sacrifice . No less than 2,981 children were being supported by the fund at a weekly cost of £ 286 . In some cases orphan children had been adopted by the friends and comrades of those who had fallen . They owed much to the railwaymen and he asked them that day to show their gratitude by helping that noble cause . The preacher took as his text the words : " In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria , and the Assyrians shall come into Egypt , and the Egyptians into Assyria , and the Egyptians shall serve with the Assyrians . In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria , even a blessing in the midst of the land , whom the Lord of hosts shall bless , saying , Blessed be Egypt my people , and Assyria the work of my hands , and Israel mine inheritance . " Isaiah 19th chapter , verses 23 , 24 and 25. Having described the two powers referred to , each side of Palestine , he said that the position of Palestine was similar to that of Belgium regard to France and Germany . Palestine was the cockpit of the east , as Belgium was the cockpit of Europe . Having outlined the events of those stirring times as set out in the Books of Jeremiah , Israel and Ezekiel and quoted the words of his text , he said that brought him to the subject he specially desired them to consider at the present moment . THREE ALTERNATIVES . tion . one 011 in one estab- He asked what would they like to see lished at the end of the world war . There were three alternatives , domination , friction , or federa- submit to The world would never domination . On that point Germany must by now be convinced of its utter failure . As to the second alternative , friction obtained before that disas- trous war commenced , one nation was continually rubbing the other . That heat was not generated 1914 . in the July of In 1895 they were very nearly at war with the U.S.A. over an event in the Philippines . In 1898 they were nearly at war with France and it was then that the " Daily and Mail " threatened to roll France in blood mud and take her colonies from her and them to Germany . In 1904 they were almost at give J. B. DOWDING , Mayor and Hon . Sec . Local War Savings Association . NATIONAL BLIND RELIEF SOCIETY . To the Editor of the Kington Times . Dear Sir , -Will you alow me a short space in your columns to thank all kind friends for their generous response to my collection this year in aid of the above Society , which resulted in £ 23 5s . 6d . being forwarded to the Secretary , who has acknowledged , the receipt of same . I am also pleased to state that the amount collected this year has exceeded previous collections .. Yours truly , Upper House , Cholstrey . CATHERINE GOODWIN , LEOMINSTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL FREE PLACE EXAMINATION . To the Editor of the Kington Times . Sir , While attempting to contradict the impres- sion that there is no special preparation at the British School for this examination , the Head- master acknowledges " out of school " interest in the candidates . This is a definite admission that special preparation is necessary . I feel sure that the teachers of other Elementary Schools ( who also diligently and attentively follow the School Time Table ) will agree that it is not " native talent " of candidates combined with " in - school " work , which will produce " so creditable a result . " It is hoped that the Rural Schools , whose inclu- sion in the scheme was late , will benefit at the next examination . I am , Sir , Kimbolton , August 22nd , 1918 . Yours faithfully , F. CHANDLER . To the Editor of the Kington Times . Sir , Will you kindly allow us space in your valuable columns to endorse Mr. Hankinson's views regarding the special classes held for the preparation of children for the Grammar School Free Place Examination ? know that Possibly Mr. Hankinson does not such classes are held for British School children , and thus " in school " work is supplemented by " out of school " classes . We quite agree with Mr. Hankinson that the scheme of work of the British School or of any other good Elementary School , if diligently fol- lowed , is sufficient to enable any child of ability to pass the Grammar School Free Scholarship Examination . Thanking you for the favour of your columns . We are , Sir , Faithfully yours , 22/8/18 . M. SMITH , J. W. PALMER . BODENHAM GARDENING SOCIETY . SUCCESSFUL , PRODUCE SHOW . On Tuesday , August 20th , this flourishing Society held its second annual show at the Pigeon House , Mrs. by kind permission of Mrs. R. C. Bailey . Kevill - Davies , Hon . Secretary of the County Hor- ticultural Sub Committee , presented the awards , and in doing so warmly commended the good work of the Bodenham specially Committee , praising the marketing scheme conducted by the Vicar . The Rev. F. W. Worsey in reply thanked Mrs. Kevill - Davies for her presence and for her encouraging remarks . He said that any success was largely due to the keenness of the Committee and members . He was very glad to be able to report that ten weeks ' marketing , even in this lean fruit year , had produced £ 71 , and they were against now approaching the 100 mark , as GOLDINGS RODGERS , W. E. PROPRIETOR . 19 , West Street , Leominster , EARTHENWARE PANS and CREAM STEANS , Toilet Sets , Jugs , Tea Sets , Fruit Jars in 2lb 3lb & 4lb Sizes For Preserving Fruit without Sugar . North Herefordshire and the War . SIGNALLER S. HARRIS , 44 , Bargates ; I.eominster , who was killed in action in France . Signaller S. Harris was with the the before joining Herefordshire Regiment and and Forces was in the employ of Messrs . Ross Son , Leominster .. PTE . RUDOLPH MORRIS , Cheshire Regiment , died from wounds received in action in France . He was a native of Eardis- land . MAJOR A. G. R. WHITEHOUSE , M.C. KILLED . was com- Many older residents in Leominster will have heard with keen regret that Major A. G. R. Whitehouse , of the Herefordshire Regiment , killed in action in the great offensive in France . He was the son of the Rev. G. Whitehouse , Vicar of Sellack , who was formerly Curate of Leomin- ster . The then Vicar , the Rev. A. G. Eduoart , I was godfather to the infant son of his Curate and took a keen interest in the boy's welfare . Major Whitehouse gave up a brilliant career at Oxford ( holding the B.A. degree of the Univer- sity ) in July , 1915 , to go out with the Herefords . He was in the landing at Suvla Bay , at the battle of Gaza , and the advance through Palestine , until his regiment was transferred to France . While in the East he was awarded the Military and Cross for gallantry and devotion to duty only a few weeks ago was invested with his hon- our by the King at Buckingham Palace . On his return the regiment went straight into action , when the Herefords took a part in breaking the enemy front and making the memorable history of the last few weeks . Lieut . - Colonel H. M. Lawrence , D.S.O. , manding the Herefords , who was himself wounded , writes to the Rev. G. Whitehouse : " It is with the utmost regret and with all true sympathy I write to tell you of the last gallant hours of your son . He was with me when he was killed , My shot in the head and died instantaneously . servant was hit at the same time , and the Adju- tant was stunned , his steel helmet saved him . We were a small advanced party of Battalion Headquarters personnel , following up the Battalion during a dawn advance under a barrage , and as we were going through a field of " growing wheat a small party of Huns suddenly jumped up right in front of us . They had evidently been out on the flank when the advanced troops passed and then came in behind these . It was a bad moment and yet one so likely to happen . All had gone so well ; we had broken the Hun line , and , as you at this break the have no doubt seen , it was French went through and the Hun was run off The his legs getting back to his river defence . Lieut . Fraser price we paid was a heavy one . was also killed and many ranks became casualties . Your son was buried among some 14 of our men and near Lieut . Fraser . We left the . place ever so nice , with silver birch trellis , hope to their war with Russia owing to an attack on Was that the fishing fleet at the Dogger Bank . condition of things they wished to see maintained at the end of the war ? Some 12 millions of the flower of the human race had been sacrificed- either killed , wounded or maimed . A joint debt of 25 millions sterling had been accumulated . Four years ago their National Debt was 700 millions , now it was ten times as much . Their annual ex- penditure after the war , including interest on the terrific debt and the payment of pensions , could If friction was to not be less than 700 millions . continue after peace , all nations would continue to arm to the teeth ; armaments would be prodigious and the cost would be such total of just on £ 50 for the whole of last season . as to prevent any to the He thought this a being carried out . The useful contribution social reforms nation's food supply . Mr. Manning judged at the show and also in the garden competition . He made a much appreciated speech of approval and helpful criticism , and was heartily thanked for his unfailing assistance .. large atten- There was a dance at the show , including Mr. Helme , Mrs. R. C. Bailey , Miss F. Starey , Mr. Starey , Mrs. Wor- Messrs . Berry sey , the Rev. W. and Mrs. Cook . and Sheffield handed over their prize money to the Red Cross Funds . The whole of the produce was given to Hereford General Hospital . About forty gardens contributed . outlook would be most sombre and gloomy . Nor was that the worst . The next war would be worse than the present one . Take aircraft , while there were tens of thousands now , there would be hundreds of des- thousands then and whole towns would be Next take troyed and the people driven mad . submarines , where now there were hundreds then there thousands . On the friction be hypothesis the shock of this war would be as the collision of two motor - cycles compared to the col- lision of two express trains : What then was the Domination . third and only alternative possible ? was out of the question . was too hor- may Friction was rible to contemplate . Im Federation could the hopes of mankind only be realised . The establish- ment of a League of Nations on the lines by suggested President Wilson only the scheme that could assure a permanent peace . Nations must be put on a basis that would pre- vent any future war . There were many pamphlets , and books published on the subject which should be carefully read and studied and they should help . forward the principles expounded in them . must be a League of all free nations . It GARDEN COMPETITIONS . a fencing around the graves . other visualise the spot to an artist friend and have copies made to send to the relatives of the fallen there . Your son had been so good to me . buried He was a real helper . I feel I cannot do enough for goes anyone belonging to him . Our sympathy out to you and yours in this the hour of your great sorrow . " AN OLD LUCTONIAN KILLED . Mr. and Mrs. Brooks , of Brook House , Bircher , that their sec- have received official information a vice . was was C. I , Class I. ( farm hands ) : 1 , Mr. Holder ; 2 , Mr. Parry ; 3 , Mr. Ivins . Class II . ( women ) : 1 , Mrs. Smalley ; 2 , Mrs. Jones ; 3 , Mrs. H. Davies . Class III . rental ) : ( other gardens below £ 8 Mr. Watkins ; 2 , Mr. Catchpole ; 3 , Mr. Graves . Class IV . ( other gardens over £ 8 rental ) : 1 , Mr. Rushton ; 2 , Mr. Bridgwater ;. 3 , Mr. Sheffield . First prize 12s . and certificate , second 75. , third 48 : Nations was like Germany and Austria must be admitted when they were freed from their militarism and clothed in civil attire and in their right minds . The chief point he would have them notice was that before the of Isaiah the prophet eyes humanity as one vast whole , the same object of equity , mercy and of pity . The Egyptians and the Assyrians should be so changed that they should the people welconfed SO badly . even by treated by them into the league of nations . one idea had greater importance in the world how than the League of Nations and he asked them to work for it , pray for it and preach it in season be and out of season . + " KITCHENER'S MURDER . " No MR . ARNOLD WHITE AND A CABLEGRAM . Mr. Arnold White , speaking at a British Empire ' Union meeting in Hyde Park on Sunday , told a sensational story in connection with the sinking of the Hampshire . " Kitchener's murder , " he said , " is one of the great proofs of the existence of a vast , ably . midst organised , and wonderful machine in our for the purpose of downing England . Twenty - four hours before the voyage it was decided to alter the course of the Hampshire to enable a visit to On that day a be made to the Grand Fleet . cablegram was sent to Holland expressed in clear English . It stated , Shall Herbert enter the legal The first censor , a academy next December . ' young man , passed it , but the second censor , not quite so young , wondered why the sender had gone to the expense of cabling the word the . The answer to his query is this . The initials of Shetland , ' and it the words in the cable spell his Kitchener met was off the Orkneys that death . " That , said Mr. White , was what he meant by the " Hidden hand . " It would be a cheap in- vestment for Germany to spend £ 30,000 in this country at the next election in order to produce a victory for Germany at the polls and ensure that at the peace table there should be some represen- tatives of the Huns who would have their cloven feet under the table . Go to the Picture Palace next . The Caraival friends . Film . Go early week and see take your and SHOW AWARDS . Class I. ( best collection of six different vege . tables ) . ( a ) farm hands : 1 , Mr. Holder ; 2 , Mr. Lewis . ( b ) professional gardeners : 1 , Mr. Berry ; 2 , Mr. Morgan ; 3 , Mr. Bache . ( c ) women garden- ers 1 , Mrs. Bray ; 2 , Mrs. E. Davies ; 3 , MTs . Hay- cocks . ( d ) other gardens under £ 8 : 1 , Mr. W. Davies ; 2 , Mr. J. Watkins ; 3 , Mr. Perks . ( e ) other . ardens over £ 8 : 1 , Mr. Heggie ; 2 , Mr. Sheffield ; 3 , Mr. Rushton . Class II . ( best five potatoes ) : 1 , Mr , W. Davies ; 2 , Mr. Parry ; 3 , Mr. Catchpole . Class III . ( best five spring onions ) : 1 , Mr. Sheffield ; 2 , Mr. Watkins ; 3 , Mr. W. Davies . Class IV . ( best 20 kidney beans ) : I , Mr. W. Davies ; 2 , Mr. Griffiths ; 3 , Mr. Graves . Class V. ( best marrow ) : 1 , Mr. Perks ; 2 , Mr. Sheffield ; 3. Mr. Steadman . Class VI . ( competition for bottled fruit ) : Mrs. R. C. Bailey . Class VII . ( collection of herbs ) : special prize 38. , Mr. W. Davies . Prizes 1st 58. , 2nd 2s . 6d . , 3rd 1s . 6d . answer . MEMORIAL SERVICE AT BODENHAM . the A memorial service was held on Sunday , August 11th , for Pte . W. H. Billings , an old choir boy , and for Pte . A. S. Symonds , connected with Mr. parish . valiant hymn " O Arkwright's hearts " I was beautifully sung , and Mr. A. Fair- In his address banks sounded the " Last Post . " the Vicar ( the Rev. F. W. Worsey ) dealt with the question " What have our lads really died for . " " For King and Country " was the conventional But did it not mean for a little bit of England , the best loved spot on earth , which each one called " home , " - for that first , and with it for the homes of all his fellow countrymen . He de- sired to read an appreciation of Pte . Billings sent to his mother by his company officer . " He was a lad who was always bright and cheery at the worst of times , and as brave as he was cheerful . Altogether he was an example to the young lads lad we have so many at present ) , ( of whom who was respected and trusted by all who came in contact with him . His loss is greatly felt by the whole of the D Co. " a The collections at the day's services , which were for local hospitals , amounted to £ 10 12s . 6d . an ond son , Pte . J. J. Brooks , K.S.L.I. , was killed in action in France on August 3rd . He joined and in the Shropshires when 19 years of age 1916 was sent out to Egypt with the Shropshire Yeomanry , where he had seen much active ser This year he was removed to Frauce and expected . home Pte Brooks on leave . the being district , well known in old Lucton School boy . The following letters have been received from the officers of his battalion- " Dear Mr. Brooks , I am sorry to say that your son was shot through the head yesterday morn- was He ing . carried down to the dressing station and died about an hour afterwards . was buried yesterday near a farm close by I am very sorry to loose him as he was a good , keen boy and one of best Lewis , gunners . With much sympathy for your great loss , I am yours sincerely , J. Marshall , Captain , K.S.L.I. " " Dear Mrs. Brookes , -I must ask you to for- give me for not having written to you before , but we have only just come out of the line . cannot tell you how sorry I am for you in the loss of your son , Pte . J. Brooks . He was in my better platoon , and no officer could wish for a soldier . this battalion , my I have only recently He Joined of the men , and do not know many but one usually gets to know the best and the worst first , and your son was undobtedly amongst the best men of my . platoon . He was hit in the centre of the forehead by a bullet from a hostile machine - gun while doing trench sentry duty . LEOMINSTER MAN KILLED IN FRANCE . Mr. and Mrs. T. Hicks , of 4 , Bargates , re- ceived information on Monday that their eldest son , Pte . George Hicks , K.S.L.I. , was killed in action in France by a shell while serving with the battalion in the trenches . Pte . G. Hicks is the brother of Pte . John Hicks who was killed in France in August , 1916 He was previously with the Herefords in Egypt and was transferred to France . This is the second son Mr. and Mrs. T. Hicks have lost fighting for their country . Pte . G. Hicks was an employee of the Joint Railways and was for several years stationed at Hereford . He leaves a wife and four children . The follow- ing letter was sent to his wife from the officer in charge of his battalion : - " Dear Mrs. Hicks , -I expect by now you have heard officially of your husband's death in action . I got your letter yesterday asking me for news of him and I am very very sorry that I can give you no better news than this . He was killed by a shell while he was in a trench on the first day on which the Company was in action . It is per- haps some little comfort to know that he was killed instantly and so suffered no pain . He was a good soldier and always a willing worker at any job it was his lot to do . He is a great loss to his Company and his Battalion , but I know well that is nothing compared with what you have to bear in the loss of a good husband . I very truly sympathise with you and I know only too well how little good letters are in such A sorrow Please let me know if there are any other par- ticulars I can give you . Yours truly , E. Wilmot , Captain , O.C. " D " Company . " EARDISLAND MAN KILLED . Mrs. Smith , of Bridge Street , Leominster , re- ceived information on Sunday morning that her husband , Pte . Harry Smith , Royal Warwickshire ' Pte . Regiment , was killed in action in France . H. Smith was the second son of the late Mr. G2 Smith , carpenter and undertaker , of Eardisland , and succeeded his father in the old established . business , and was also nephew of Miss Smith , go , Etnam Street , Leominster . Pte . H. Smith be- fore joining the Forces sold his business in June , 1916. He had been in France for 19 months . The following letter was received by Mrs. Smith from the officer in charge of the battalion : " Dear Mrs. Smith , It is with much regret that I have to tell you of the death of your gallant liusband . He was in charge of a group of men when a shell landed in their posts . He was a and fearless soldier . very brave Inspiring all with whom lic came in contact by his cheerful- ness and devotion to duty . I had mentioned him to my Captain for promotion , which would have come to but for his sad fate . He did not suffer any pain . May God bless you and comfort you in your great sorrow . Accept from myself and his fellow comrades our heartfelt sympathy , as his death is keenly felt by us all . I am , yours sincerely , J. Cleave , 2nd Lieut . , Royal Warwick- shire Regiment , B.E.F. " WOUNDED AND PRISONER OF WAR . Pte . Alan ( " Clee " ) Price , Northumberland Fusi- liers , is reported to be wounded and a prisoner of war at Glessen in Germany . He was reported Holmes missing on May 27th . His home is at Marsh , Lyonshall . Among the notifications of missing men is Pte . Gwilt ( 57567 ) , Lincolnshire Regiment , whose place of origin is given as Leominster . T. + BODENHAM'S HEAVY CASUALTIES . Mr. and Mrs. Bounds , of The Moor , have been informed that their eldest son , George , of the Herefordshire Regiment , was killed by a shell on July 29th . He was an old member of the Church Choir . Much sympathy is felt with the parents . The following ( all of the Herefords ) are wounded Corporal J. Rushton , son of Mr. Rush- ton , The Moor ; Pte . A. Burgoyne , son of Mr. Burgoyne , Poolhead ; Ptc . G. Martin , son of Mr. Martin , Riffin's Mill ; Pte . A. Bache , son of Mr. Bache , Bowley . THE ALLOTMENT . Where WORK FOR THE WEEK . The weeds are still making headway . they are running to seed , instead of waiting for the soil to get in to a good condition for hoeing in dry weather , with the risk of the seed matur- ing and shedding , it is better to proceed with hand weeding at once . Put the refuse into a heap for burning , with the assistance of prunings , etc. , it can be destroyed by fire . re- Onions . In the South , autumn - sown onions will now be at about their full size , and where the tops have been recently bent over the bulbs will be seen to be changing colour . To ensure sound bulbs that will keep good for a long period , they should be pulled up , any loose outer skin moved carefully , and the bulbs laid out in the full sun to ripen off thoroughly before storing . If left too long in the soil the bulbs are liable to commence growing again , which decreases their keeping quality . When well ripened they should be stored away ' n a dry , cool , frost - proof place , either being hung up by the necks or carefully laid out in thin layers . When harvesting onions every care must be taken against bruising the bulbs ; a bruised onion will not keep for any length of time . Tomatoes . Stop the lead of tomato plants about this time , pinching out the points . Take out all side shoots and trim back any leaves . that are overcrowding and shading the fruits . They should now also receive the assistance of chemical or liquid manure .. one Celery . This also will benefit greatly from ap- plications of liquid or chemical manure at inter- vals , and as it advances to its full growth it should be earthed up carefully . First remove all growths that may be springing from the base of couple the plants , as well as useless leaves . Put of ties round each plant to keep the edible por- tion well together , as well as to protect the centre , especially where earthing up is a man operation . Where two men do this work , one can hold the plant together and remove the side whilst the growths , other carefully places the soil round the plant . The day prior to earthing up , the plants should receive a good drenching of water . A fine day should be chosen for the op- eration , and the plants themselves should be quite dry . Earthing up should be done in stages , plac- ing from four to six inches of soil in position at a time and allowing from seven to ten days to elapse between each stage . As earthing up has a be tendency to check the growth , it should not commenced too soon . As it takes from six to eight weeks to blanch celery properly , it is easy to arrange the earthing up so as to provide succession of supplies to come in at different periods . A sharp watch should be kept for slugs which play considerable havoc with celery . a GERMANS TIGHT IN ALLIES ' GRIP . PARIS VIEW THAT THEY CANNOT GET FREE . Paris , August 18. - Lieutenant - Colonel Favre writes in " Oui " : - On the whole front from Arras to Reims the enemy is manoeuvred by the armies of the Entente Allied Com- and is subjected to the will of the mand . If we persevere in our aggressive attitude , if we follow up on the whole extent of the West- ern front and elsewhere the successes we have obtained , can free himself from our the enemy menace and our grip only by a victorious offen- sive . He is still able to deal strong blows , but a fresh defeat would leave him disarmed . He has no longer any hope of obtaining a decision . Under these conditions will he run the risks of an offen- sive ? Once more The wound was a bad one , for the bullet never came out of his brain . He was bandaged up by our stretcher bearers and taken to headquarters . I never thought he would live to get this far , but my hopes revived when I heard that they had got him on to a motor ambulance . However , the shock was too great and he died before they could perform the necessary operations . His com- rades lament the loss of a staunch friend , and we , his officers , have lost a good soldier , a brave man , and one who always put duty first . let me convey to you my deepest sympathies and also to the relations and mourning friends of my brave soldier . Believe me , sincerely yours , R. Guy Shackles , 2nd Lieut . , K.S.I.I. " PEMBRIDGE MAN KILLED . Mrs. Lilwall , Townend Cottage , East Street , Pembridge , has received official information that her husband , Pte . G. Lilwall , Herefordshire Regi- ment , has been killed in action . He joined the Herefords in May , 1915 , and before being sent to France was in Egypt and Palestine for two years . ' He was twice wounded in the fighting in Holy Land , once at the first battle of Gaza in March , 1917 , and at Beersheba . ALMELEY MAN WOUNDED . the is Pte . John Dykes , Herefordshire Regiment , in hospital at Trouville , France , suffering from gunshot wound in the head . His parents , Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dykes , live at the Willows , Almeley . Pte . Dykes enlisted soon . after the outbreak of war and went through the Dardanelles campaign from the Suvla Bay landing . He has since been in Palestine .. WEOBLEY MAN KILLED . Mr. and Mrs. Savigar , Newton Cottages , Weob- ley , who formerly lived at Riddox Cottage , Pem- bridge , have been notified that their youngest son , Pte . G. Savigar , was killed in action on July 23rd in France . He went to Egypt two and a half years ago and was slightly wounded at the first battle of Gaza . He was 24 years of age and before joining the colours was employed by Mrs. Hobday , Riddox , Weobley . Lieutenant - Colonel Rousset writes in the " Petit German Pariisen " The Headquarters Staff , although giving out repeatedly assurances that its positions have not been shaken , is manifestly un- casy and anxious about this regular and steady progress which is pressing upon its troops from several directions at the same time . Yesterday the enemy tried to get a little breath to the South between the Matz and the Oise by retaking Monolithe and Carmoy Farms , but in no Iway succeeded . Consequently he only finds him- To self held in the vice more firmly than ever . free himself from the tenacles of the octopus . he must strike a great and vigorous blow , but doubt- less he no longer has the means of doing so . The " Gazette de Lausanne , " commenting upon recent political and military events , says : -Among the proofs of the German defeat must be reckoned these infallible symptoms of changes in the com- mand , the punishment of the troops , and , lastly , one of the most serious signs of all , the political movement which has started in Germany with the pacifist campaign which tells its own tale outside the frontiers of the Empire . STOWAWAY IN KHAKI . Gerard Helders , aged 26 , attired in khaki , with was charged stripes denoting the rank of sergeant , at Bow - street Police Court on Saturday with hav- ing as an alien landed at the port of Liverpool without the permission of the Aliens Officer , and with having failed to furnish particulars of him- self to that officer , also with wearing a military uniform without lawful authority . Prisoner , it was stated , had refused to give any proper nc- count of himself , but it was understood that he had been in the United States Army , and that he had come from America to Liverpool as a stow- away . As he still refused to give any account of himself Sir John Dickinson passed sentence of three months ' hard labour , and intimated that the prisoner would be recommended for expulsion . Cut out and keep this notice . Show it to everyone in your household . Notes on Saving . - No . 2 . How to Save on Laundry Bills Don't " send it to the Laundry " just because it's the day the van calls . Wait till it really needs washing . When you are buying washing frocks , buy dark ones . Starch is food . Don't buy cuffs- collars servants ' caps - frills - that need starching . Before washing clothes at home - soak them overnight . This saves boiling and fuel . Teach the children to take a pride in keeping their clothes clean as long as possible . Keeping down Laundry Bills means Saving Money . Invest your Savings in 15 NATIONAL WAR SAVINGS War Savings Certi- ficates are a British Government Invest- ment backed by all the wealth and power of the nation . Their purchase price is 15/6 each , and their value in 5 years ' time £ 1 . each - this is equi- valent to compound interest at 5 per cent . , free of In- come Tax . You can get your money back in full at any time with any in- terest which is due . You can buy War Savings Certificates from any Money Order Post Office , Bank , or Shopkeeper acting as Official Agent . War Savings Certificates £ 1 for 15/6 . £ 50 for £ 38 : 15 : . £ 500 for £ 387 : 10 : . If you have not yet joined a War Savings Association , it is your patriotic duty to do so . Apply to the Secretary of your Local War Savings Committee , or write to the National War Savings Committee , Salisbury Square , London , E.C. 4 . Every Shilling saved and lent helps to win the War . HEREFORD COUNTY TRIBUNAL . Sir John Cotterell , Bart , presided at EL meeting of the Herefordshire Appeal Tribunal at the Shirehall , Hereford , on Thursday , the business ex- tending over six hours . There were also present : His : Honour Judge Ingham , Mr. J. Corner , Mr. H. F. Russell , Capt . the Hon . Stanhope , Mr. G. H. Gooding , Mr. Alfred Watkins ( National Service representative for the city ) , Mr. T. P. Smith ( ag- ricultural representative ) , the Clerk ( Mr. J. R. Symonds ) , and Lieut . A. R. Owen , the Appeal National Service Representative ( who had been ap- pointed in succession to Colonel Hewat , and who appeared for the first time since his appointment . I.cominster Borough . - J . R. Adcock , High Street , 37 , married , Grade 3 , manager of provision stores ; December ist . Leominster Rural . - K . S. Davies , Kingsland , 25 , married , Grade 3 , agricultural auctioneer , and em- ployed in fat stock grading ; January 1st . - Fred C. Reynolds , Kingsland , baker and grocer ; adjourned pending medical examination . Kington Urban . - W . J. Baker , single , 36 , Grade 2 , tailor and hosier ; National Service appeal dis- missed . Bromyard Urban . - William er David C. A. Grade NATIONAL RABBITS . 3 Interest in the National Rabbit Scheme ( which is being promoted jointly by the National Utility Rabbit Association and the Food Production De- partment ) continues to increase and last week representatives of the Department visited over 60 towns and villages in connection with the develop- ment of the scheme . The central breeding station at Neasden is mak- ing satisfactory progress and will be opened about the end of the month . Meanwhile the Association is helping in the sale and exchange of rabbits and the Horticultural Sub - Committees of most of the counties are materially assisting the movement in their various areas , Among the districts where the scheme is being ' most actively canvassed Manchester , Liverpool , Oldham , Southport , Black- burn , Burnley , Darlington , Leicester and Notting- ham . In several parts of Wales also , rabbit keep- ing organisations set are being and the up scheme is being enthusiastically pushed in Outer London . are have been re- Arrangements are in an advanced state for the establishment of a considerable number of doc centres throughout the country . During the week applications ceived for about 200 copies of the for Rabbit Clubs , which may be obtained from the National Utility Rabbit Association , 124 , Victoria Street , S.W.I. USICAL TUITION . Model Rules free Pupils prepared for the married , Mxaminations of the Associated Board of the I , monumental sculptor ; October Williams , 27 , single , Grade 1 , clerk to the Brom- yard Boards and other local bodies , and coal and fuel overseer ; October 1st . Lieut . Owen said he would send this case to London for consideration , as it was a kind of test case , seeing that appli- cant was only 27 and was single . Bromyard Rural . - James . A. Warner , Grade 3 , agricultural labourer , The Old Shop , Cradley adjourned for medical re - examination . W. Wainwright , married , Grade 2 , agricultural mason ; referred to War Agricultural Committee . Wigmore . - George E. Powell , 44 , married , Grade 2 , grocer and general store keeper , Leintwardine , and an ex - Regimental Sergt . - Major in the Yeo- manry , who saw service in the South African War ; two appeals of the National Service Representative dismissed . TO PREVENT PICKING OF IMMATURE APPLES . FOOD CONTROLLER'S TEMPORARY ORDER . An Order has been issued by the Food Control- ler which takes effect at once , restricting dealings and the prices for undersized apples . The ob- ject of the Order is to prevent the premature picking and selling of apples . Royal Academy of Music , and the Royal College of Music . Recent results - Higher Division 1 , Lower Division 1 , Elementary Division 5 , Primary Division 3.- J. SIMPSON , A.R.C.O. , 5B , Church Street , Leominster . H WANTED . ELP Wanted , in farmhouse , 2 children , 5 and 2 years , as family . - Apply , Mrs. Morris , Church House , Huntington , Kington . WA WANTED , good GENERAL , thoroughly trust- worthy and experienced , 3 in family , near Birmingham . - Apply , " W , " c / o Tenbury Wells Mall Office , Market Street , Tenbury . 7ANTED , GIRL , about 14. - Apply , Mrs. BLAKELY , W leland Terrace , Kington . It provides that no apples which are capable of passing through a two - inch rings , except those belonging to varie- tics in the undermentioned list , shall be sold or delivered , or offered for sale or delivery in the United Kingdom , to any person other than licensed jam manufacturer -recognised dealer who undertakes to sell to a licensed jam Lane , Leominster . manufacturer . The grower's price for such apples or to a a is £ 12 per ton . Dealers are allowed to add a commission of 12s . , 6d . per ton , and provision is made as to packages and tolls on the lines laid down in the Plum ( Sales ) Order . The price specified is not to be taken as an in- dication of prices which may be fixed for mature apples grown in commercial orchards for cooking or dessert purposes . This Order is a strictly tem- porary one and will be followed by another order dealing with the whole question of the sale and distribution of apples , when the Board of Agricul- ture have had an opportunity of consulting repre- sentatives of the fruit - growers in the various parts of the United Kingdom . The varieties exempted from the provisions of this Order are as follows : - Beauty of Bath , Benoni , Ben's Red , Cox's Orange Pippin , Devonshire Sudeley , Quarrenden , Lady Millers Seedling , Yellow Ingestre , Duchess Favourite ( syn . Duchess of Gloucester ) , Duchess of Oldenburgh , Feltham Beauty , Gladstone , Lang- ley Pippin , Worcester Pearmain , Hunt's Early , Irish Peach , James Grieve , Juneasting ( red and white ) , King of the Pippins ( syn . Princes ' ) . 4 HOW LONG SHOULD A STOCK BULL BE RETAINED ? A well - known breeder of cattle and reader of the " Live Stock Journal " wishes us to advocate the longer retention of good stock bulls in the herd , and points out that it would be very help- ful if the views of other readers could be ob- tained on this vital point . He states that the practice now is to buy a high - priced yearling or calf , take a season's service from him , and then sell him to an exporter if a profit is offered . This , although tempting , is unsound , and not to the advantage of any breed . He instances a stock bull of his own herd , bought for 200gs . when between three and four years old , and used for several years , during which period forty of his progeny averaged £ 140 each , and since then nineteen animals , the produce of his heifers , averaged £ 295 , making a total of 11,200 ; surely a bull who paid well for his reten- tion in the herd . The question is most impor- tant one to breeders , especially in these days : We are anxious to secure the results of actual exper ience for or against this sytem of retention , and to give publicity to them in our columns . WANTED , OLD ARTIFICIAL TEETH , any con dition , for cash.-E. MORGAN , Jeweller , Drapers WANTED , LAD , as APPRENTICE to the Printing Trade , wages paid . - Apply , LEOMINSTER PRINT- ING Co. , next Post Office and Drapers Lane , Leominster . TANTED , Experienced GENERAL , or COOK- W three in family , good wages . - Apply , Mrs. Wood , 23 , High Street , Leominster . WANTED , 500 Gallons of Good CIDER : also 500 Gallons of Good PERRY . - Apply , J. BASSETT , Radnorshire Arms , Leominster . Co YOSTUMIERS . Wanted , Experienced Coat & Skirt Hands , also Alteration Hand ; live in or out , per- manency . - Apply , GREENLANDS , LTD . , Drapers , Hereford . Timber Carriages , etc. , permanent employment . -Apply , JOSEPH CORBETT & SON , English Timber Mer- chants , Hartlebury , Kidderminster . W WANTED , good all - round MAN , live in or out , good wages to suitable man . - Apply , WOZEN- CROFT , Coppice House , Orleton . HONEY , Large or Small quantity . — WEST , Chemist , W Stourbridge . OSTUMIERS . - Wanted , Experienced Second - hand , to take charge of room in absence of first hand . - Apply , GREENLANDS LTD . , Drapers , Hereford . ANTED , LODGINGS for Grammar School Girl . -Apply , " M.B , " c / o News Office , Leominster . GIRL , 15 16. - Apply , Mrs. EDWARDS , Fairfield , Kingsland . ANTED , for September 10th , a GENERAL.- Apply , by letter , to Mrs. PULLMAN , The Pop- lands , Leominster . WANTED , W D ог RAPERY - Wanted , YOUNG LADY , as , sales in Dress and Silk Department . - Apply , GREEN- LANDS , LTD . , Drapers , Hereford . TRONG LAD Wanted . - Apply , THE ALTON COURT BREWERY CO . , LTD . , Leominster . Wright , loving is a reply from Mr. H. FitzHerbert , WANTED , YOUNG PERSON , NS , Heap in Private , M.P. : - Your question opens a very wide field of dis- cussion , which includes the system on which any particular herd is being bred and the objects in and view ; the respective merits of in - breeding out - breeding ; the qualities of the bull in question ; who and the financial position of the breeder , faces the problem whether to sell his young bull at a profit or keep him in the herd . If you think , as I do , that the bull is three- fourths of the herd you will buy or breed your bull to suit your herd and use him through many To seasons , as George Taylor used Beau Sabreur . do this in a dairy herd requires the excercise of judgement of care and taking of risk than in a beef herd , as the effect of the bull cannot be realised much before three years from the time of his first service . more With Beau Sabreur George Taylor took the risk and made his herd . With Wild Prince 9th he changed his mind , sold him , and lived to regret ; it . Leominster . Mrs. GITTINS , Barons Cross , WANTED , a YOUTH , to do general work .—- Ap- ply , H. FOSTER , West Street , Leominster .. HOUSEMAID - WAITRESS . Apply . Grange Court , Leominster . WANTED WANTED , COOK - GENERAL , for Purley , Surrey . about 24 years of age , happy home and good wages . - WOOD , Ivy Cottage , Kingsland . B FOR SALE . UY ENOCH'S Notable Strong SEWING THREAD . black and coloured ; HORSE HAIR bought by T. J. ENOCH , Rope and Twine Maker , West Street , Leo- minster . F OR Sale , Pure - bred Indian Game , four young HENS . - Apply , E. W. ROGERS , Waterloo , Sunset , I won't venture to say what is the right course . I suppose , however , everyone would admit that it is no use buying a bull simply because he is well bred and a good animal without some regard to the manner of his breeding and to that of the herd in which he is to be used . To go on doing Kington . this year after year is to act on the principle that two or more " wrongs " a right . " make That seems to me foolish . FOR OR Sale , a Youth's Rudge Whitworth CYCLE , splendid condition . - Apply , 29 , Cranes Lane , Leominster . OR Sale , about 3½ Acres of BARLEY , situated Leominster . My advice is , buy or breed two , three , or more the bulls , according to size of your herd , bred on the right lines for your herd , and stick to them as long as possible , having regard to the danger of too close in - breeding , and in the mean- time by bringing in one or two cows of quite un- related strains and putting them to your bulls breed from their daughters or grand - daughters the next lot of bulls you are to use in the herd . The exporter can have the bulls you do not Shirlheath , Kingsland . I want yourself . MARKETS . General Ludlow , Monday , Market . - Fowls , IS . R HODE ISLAND COCKS or COCKERELS , laying or exhibition strains . - Apply , RED HEN YARDS , OR Sale , Set of HARNESS , suit cob 13 hands FOR hand sewn , by Sankey , Kingsland ) ; also FOWLHOUSE , on wheels ( by Bellow & Son ) , both these articles are in first class conlition . - Apply . REY- NOL S , Crown Cottage , Eardisland . 6d . per lb .; ducks , 1s . 3d . per lb .; rabbits , 35. to 3s . 6d . per couple ; butter , 2s . 2d . to 2s . 4. per ib .; eggs , 4d . each ; pigeons , 1s . 6d . to 2s . per couple ; potatoes , 1d . per lb .; cabbages , 2s . per dozen ; cauliflowers , 4s . to 6s . per dozen ; kidney beans , 4d . per lb .; green peas , 6d . per lb. broad beans , 4d . per lb .; tomatoes , 15. 4d . per lb .; cucum- Apply , 18 , South Street , Leominster . bers , 1od . to 11d . each ; bilberries , Is . 6d . per lb .; blackberries , 3d . per lb .; lettuce , 6d . per dozen ; apples , 6d . per 1b .; pears , 8d . per lb .; grapes , 25 . 6d . per lb .; carrots , parsnips , turnips , 2d . per lb .; onions , 7d . per lb. ENT'S 26in . frame CYCLE , Armstrong Triplex 3 - speed gear , just enamelled and lined , new saddle , tyres , pedals and chain , two splendid roller lever brakes , everything guaranteed sound , £ 9 56.- Ludlow , Monday , Corn . - There was little business doing at late prices . were OR Sale , Six White INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS.- Apply , KEY , Barons Cross , Leominster . FOR TO LET . 10 Let , Pleasant BEDROOM , with use of Sitting Room , etc. , suit young lady . - Apply , " Rita , " c / o News Office , Leominster . THUS , also , Hereford , Wednesday , Cattle . - Supplies all round extremely small , even compared with the Not since Christmas has more recent markets . mutton been so scarce , sheep and lambs number- ing only 349 , a decrease of 564 on the week , 204 being graded as fat . There were no store ewes on offer , and the store lamb trade was slack , Cattle for the butchers numbered 45 and stores 139 , The 65 trade in the latter being at a standstill . calves were mainly stores , which commanded high figures , and for those branded for killing trade was firm . Milking cows showed an advance ; only sec- ondary quality was on offer , and prices ranged up to £ 60 a head , as high as any during the past eight months . There were 141 pigs , 23 being graded Apply , " B.E. " c / o News Office , Leominster . at Government rates ; for strong stores there was a Let , Furnished , in September , DUTTON COACH HOUSE and YARD adjoining . - Apply to Messrs . LLOYD & SON , Solicitors , Leominster . YOMFORTABLE BEDROOM and SITTINGROOM to Let , on Bircher Common , terms moderate.- good demand , and sows and pigs commanded TO Let , from February 2nd , 1919 , HINTON slightly higher figures . To MANOR FARM , Eardisland , Herefordshire . Mixed Farm , in good condition , about 354 acres , Good War Kitchens are being closed in Hungary for House and Farm Buildings . - Apply , HENRY THOMAS , 4 , Groveside Villas , Pontnewynydd , Pontypool , Mon. lack of supplies . 3 |