The Kington Times - August 1918
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Kington Times 10th August 1918 - Page 2
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| Date | 10/08/1918 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 10th August 1918 |
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3 2 Kington Urban District Council . to HE Kington Urban District Council desire purchase about Two Tons of BEST HAY . THE Offers to supply , stating price , should be sent forthwith to the undersigned . 2 , High Street , Kington . JOHN R. SWINDELLS , Clerk to the Council . SALES BY AUCTION . MESSRS . JACKSON & MCCARTNEY Auctioneers , Valuers , House , & Estate Agents , Careful Attention given to AGRICULTURAL SALES and PEDIGREE STOCK , ANTIQUE and MODERN HOUSEHOLD / FURNITURE , HOUSE PROPERTY & LANDED ESTATES , TIMBER . and CONVERTED GROWING Moderate Terms and Immediate Settlements . VALUATIONS FOR PROBATE , MORTGAGE or INSURANCE , TRANSFER of HOTELS AGRICULTNRAL VALUATIONS or INNS . and ARBITRATIONS a Speciality . Mr. Local Office : The Laurels , Kington . Wm . Morgan , Representative . Head Office : Craven Arms & at ' Hereford . M KINGTON STOCK SALES .. ESSRS . JACKSON & MCCARTNEY will hold their next Sale of STORE CATTLE and SHEEP , on FRIDAY , AUGUST 23rd , 1918 . Early Entries Kindly Solicited . Auction Offices : Craven Arms and Kington . KINGTON . Annual Sale of about Radnor Forest , Kerry Hill & Shropshire 7,000 Down EWES , WETHERS & LAMBS . FRIDAY , SEPTEMBER 6th , 1918 . Entries for Catalogue close first post August 26th . JACKSON & MCCARTNEY , Auctioneers : Craven Arms , Hereford and Kington . Births , Marriages and Deaths . MARRIAGES . NAUNTON DAVIES EVANS . - On Saturday , August 3rd ( by licence ) at Leominster Priory Church ( the Vicar , Rev. W. J. Nelaon officiating ) Tudor , son of Dr. Naunion- Davies and Mrs. Davies , The Laurels , Llantrissant , and Lynwood , Llandrindod , to Dorothy Mary , younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Evans , Leominster . POWELL WHITEMAN . - At the Primitive Methodist Church , Weobley , on August 7th , by the Rev. A. Warcup , Rhys Powell , second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Powell , Bereton , Dilwyn , to Gertrude Ella Whiteman , second daughter of Councillor F. Whiteman and Mrs. Whiteman , Chadnor Court , Dilwyn . IN MEMORIAM . N Loving Memory of our dear mother , Mary Ann Loving , died August 7th , 1910 . In our lonely hours of thinking . Thoughts of you are always near . Ever remembered by her loving Sons and Daughters . 30 , New Street , Leominster . the dear memory of George Burton , of Church House , Dilwyn , who fell in France , August 17th , 1917 . Somewhere in France , we leave thee , precious son , God's love enfold thee there , and give thee rest , Brief , thy young life , but nobly was it ran , Imurmur not , my God , Thou knowest best . THANKS . RS . J. HATFON & Family wish to thank all M friends for their kind expressions of sympathy in their sad bereavement , also for floral tributes . Corn Square , Leominster . The Kington Times SATURDAY , AUGUST roth , 1918 . KINGTON NOTES . The following gifts have been most gratefully received by the Kington Red Cross Hospital dur- ing the past week : Mr. Greenly , vegetables and two papers daily ; Mrs. Gwyer , currants and vege- tables ; Major General Greenly , books ; B.W.N.T.A. , 26 eggs ; Mr. Turner , milk and bread daily ; Mr. Parr , melon ; Mr. Beebee , beans ; Mrs. Collett- Mason , vegetables , fruit and flowers ; Mr. Cham- bers , papers ; Mr. Coole , papers ; Mr. Dowling , papers . The following promotions are announced in connec- tion with the 1st Volunteer Battalion Hereford Regt . : Sergt . T. Harper , B " Co. , to be Battalion Pioneer Sergeant ; Corpl . W. Woodward to be Company Quartermaster Sergeant , " B Co. The It is announced that Lord Rhondda's pedigree herd of Hereford cattle are to be dispersed by auction . death of Lord Rhondda has interrupted the building up of one of the largest and best herds of Hereford cattle in the kingdom . His Lordship made very expensive purchases of the pick of the animals in North Hereford- shire and the reputation of the Llanwern herd was rapidly rising . The price of 1,400 guineas for a bull calf Reform , " at the Hereford Bull Sales showed the It will there- value which was placed upon his stock . fore be greatly regretted by all Hereford breeders that Lord Rhondda's untimely death will result in the dis- persal of this most promising collection of pedigrees . The Rev. F. E. Tuke , M.A. , Curate of Shobdon , having joined the R.A.M.C. , there will be only one service each Sunday at Shobdon Church , which the Rev. S. Cornish Watkins , R.D. , Vicar of Staunton - on - Arrow , has kindly consented to take . The Vicar of Lucton , the Rev. A. W. Payne - Browne , M.A. , has the permis- sion of the Bishop of Hereford to apply for work in the Royal Army Medical Corps . pes soon to and in due course to undergo his medical examination , W. Ward , Rector of join the R.A.M.C. The Rev. Croft , has kindly offered to take charge of the parish in the Vicar's absence . Augustus Charles Edwards , of Hereford , draper , left Lieut . - Col . P. A. £ 15,191 ( net personalty £ 14,747 ) . Clive , of Whitfield , Hereford , of the Grenadier Guards , M.P. for the Ross Division , left estate value £ 264,724 ( gross personalty £ 47,401 ) . We regret to record the death of Mr. John Henry Hatton , of Corn Square , Leominster , who passed away on Wednesday , July 31st , at the age of 29. The funeral took place on Saturday at the Cemetery , the Vicar ( Rev. W. J. Nelson ) officiating . The mourners were Mrs. Hatton ( wife ) , Mr. J. Hatton ( father ) , Mrs. J. Hatton ( mother ) , Mrs. Stokes ( sister ) , Bert Hatton ( brother ) , Phyllis Stokes ( niece ) , and others . Wreaths were sent by the Wife , Mother , and Father , Bert and Phyllis , Brother and Sister - in - Law ( Torquay ) , Mrs. Stokes , Mr. W. Hatton and Wife ( Torquay ) , Mr. and Mrs. Hancock ( Cornwall ) , Mrs. Cratchley , Mr. Pugh , Mrs. Best , Mrs. Matthews , Mr. Morris . The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs . T. Lewis and Son , Broad Street . • ° A quiet wedding was solemnised in the . Priory Church , Lominster ( by license ) on Saturday , 3rd August , the contracting parties being Tudor , son of Dr. Mrs. Davies , The Naunton - Davies and Laurels Llantrissant , and Lynwood , Llandrindod , and Dorothy Mary , younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Evans , Leominster . The Vicar ( the Rev. W. J. Nelson ) officiated . The bride , who was given away by her father , was prettily attired in white silk , and was attended by two bridesmaids , Miss Flo Thomas ( cousin of the bride ) and Miss- Evelyn West ( fianccé of , the bride's brother , who is on active service ) . The bridesmaids wore goid brooches , gifts of the bridegroom . Pte . D. E. Thomas , S.W.B. , cousin of the bride . acted best man . The happy Fair have been the recipi ents of many valuable and useful presents . and Mrs. T. Nauntou - Davies eft cominster by the 11.50 tiain for South Wales . as Mr. LEOMINSTER BOROUGH POLICE ( Councillor J. B. COURT . Thursday , before the Mayor Dowding ) and Mr. H. Easton . SCHOOL , ATTENDANCE . Blanche Bullock , 23 , Bargates , was summoned for not sending Thomas , aged 5 , to school . Mr. Davies , Attendance Officer , said the mother wished the child to go to the British School and he advised her to make application in time pre- .vious to the opening of the school in . April . She did rot apple until the day the school opened , when the school , was full . He told her she must send the child to the National School . The child's grandmother attended and said the British School could have taken the boy because they had taken others since . The Mayor said that if there was no room in the British School the boy must be sent to the National School . An order was made for the child to attend the National School . John Edwards , 8 , New Street , was summoned in respect of John , aged 11 , who had made 34 out of 46 attendances . that the boy The Attendance Officer stated played truant . The parents were fined 12s . 6d . in August , 1917 . The mother denied that the boy played truant . She had sent him when she was able . Fined 10s . and given a fortnight in pay . which to KINGTON THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL . Tuesday last , present : Mr. R. W. Griffiths ( Chairman ) , Messrs . A. P. Owens , W. E. Morris , D. Rogers , J. A. Beebee , G. H. Jackson , T. Bevan , J. Williams , T. W. Sankey , John Jones , James Ratcliffe , T. Whittall , B. Philpin ( Clerk ) , R. P. Morris ( Inspector ) and F. Exton ( Surveyor ) . The Clerk reported that Mr. J. H. Goodwin and Mr. T. R. Jones had been absent from the meet- ings of the Board of Guardians for six consecu- tive months and were therefore disqualified as Guardians , which disqualification extended to their offices as Rural District Councillors . It was re- solved that their be respective seats declared The Chairman gave notice that at the vacant . next meeting he should move that the vacancies be filled up . On the motion of Mr. Sankey , seconded by Mr. Ratcliffe , the Surveyor was directed to notify to in the members of the Council for the district which work was being done when it was com- pleted with a view to their inspecting the same . KINGTON BOARD OF GUARDIANS . KINGTON TIMES , AUGUST 10 , 1918 . SARNESFIELD GARDEN FETE , HUGE CROWD OF VISITORS AT RED CROSS HOSPITAL .. SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION . OPENED BY LADY EVELYN COTTERELL . The welfare of our prisoners of war is a topic which at once touches the emotions of the public and when to this noble cause , was added the .attractions of the beautiful grounds of Sarnesfield Court Red Cross Hospital it is not surprising that August Bank Holiday witnessed a most successful event in the garden fete which was organised benefit the K.S.L.I. prisoners of war fund . The promoters of the function had evidently infused into their work a keenness and enthusiasm which had become infectious , for even the threatening weather could not check the flow of the whole countryside towards Sarnesfield Court , the beauti- fu ! country mansion which its patriotic owners have for over three years devoted to the restora- tion of our sick and wounded men . The hospital is indeed charmingly situated . The park like en- virons , the sweeping drives up to the handsome building , the sweet cool green of the lawns , re- lieved by the brilliant hues of many flowers , and the quiet background of the foliage of magnificent trees , all contribute to a picture of English rural beauty at its best . And surely it is to this - the best - that our wounded men are entitled , and it was no more than one would have expected of the British Tommy to find the patients keenly in- terested in the fete on behalf of their less fortu- nate pa's away in the enemy land . The staff and men had devoted much patient labour in prepar- ing for the event , as a . stall of pretty ' articles showed . The general been arrangements had . splendidly organised by Mrs. F. H. Russell as Russell loyally SCC- Secretary , while Mr. Frank vag onded he : efforts as Treasurer . They were assisted by a hard working Committee consisting of the Chairman , the Rev. W. Marshall ( by whose gener- ous permission the sale was held at the Court ) , Mrs. Windebank ( Commandant , a hospital worker for over three years ) , Mrs. Leather ( who was re- cently forced to relinquish her duties as Comman- dant , a post which she held when the hospita ' was opened first ) . Mr. G. A. Denny , Mr. G. M. Brierley , Mrs. Beattie and Mrs. Steed . Tuesday last , present : Mr. David Rogers ( Chair- man ) , Miss Pearson , Colonel Pearson , Messrs . E. Bird , Evan Lloyd , T. W. Sankey , Edward Thomas , E. IL Greenly , J. Ratcliffe , J. A. Beebee , Edward Hobby , W. E. Morris and B. Philpin ( Clerk ) . The Master ( Mr. , Griffiths ) reported that at the . last meeting of the Board the number of inmates were 34 , there had been admitted during the fort- night , discharged 2 , now in the House 35 , cor- responding period last year 38 , decrease 3 , rants admitted 21 , corresponding period last year 35 , decrease 14 . KINGTON POLICE COURT . Thursday last , before Mr. C. J. 1. Gwyer and Mr. E. Bird . EDUCATION . Samuel Thomas James , of Kinshani , labourer , and Edward Pryce Edwards , of Marston , l'em- bridge ; were each fined 5s . for not sending their children to school regularly . NO LICENSE . John Watson , of Oxford Arms Hotel , Kington , dealer , was fined 5s . for keeping a dog without a license . KINGTON NATIONAL EGG COLLECTION . Fifty - four exgs were received at the Depot on Tuesday and 30 were bought , making a total of 84 Of these 72 were sent to London and 12 to the Kington Red Cross Hospital . The eggs came from : - Mrs. Cornish Watkins ( Staunton - on - Arrow ) . 3 , Mr. Blackburne ( Church Street ) Mrs. Price ( Ivy Chimney ) 1 , Miss Jones ( The Tavern ) 1 , Mrs. Mrs Owens ( Hergest ) 2 , Mrs. Drew ( Gladestry ) 3 , Mrs. C. James ( Church Street ) 2 , Mr. Preece ( College ) 2 , Miss Probert ( Newchurch ) 2 , Mrs. Price ( Rush- ock ) 3. Mrs. Price ( Llanhedry ) 2 , Mr. G. Davies ( Westfield ) 4. Mrs. Price ( The Rhodds ) 1 , Gittoes ( Oaklands ) 3 , Miss Price ( Lilwall ) 4 , Mrs. Hawkins ( Lilwall ) 4 , Mrs , Duggan ( Woodlands ) 3 , Mrs. Evans ( Downfield ) 3 , Miss Bromage ( The Cwma ) 4 , per Mrs. Hicks ( High Street ) 2 . Mrs. Cash donations amounting to 6s . 1d . came from Cornish Watkins 7d . , A Friend 6d . , Mr. W. Lloyd ( Bridge Street ) is . , Mrs Lund ( South View ) 1s . , Miss Roper ( High Street ) . Mrs. Chambers ( The Beeches ) is . , Miss Bodenham is . BROMYARD . IS . , PETTY SESSIONS . Tuesday , before Mr. H. J. Bailey ( Chairman ) , Sir . Richard Harington , Bart . , and Afr . W A Guess . DAMAGE . The adjourned charges against Fred- crick Smith , Reginald Pitt , and Herbert Bird , youths , of Ocle Pychard , for damaging insulators came up for judgment , and they were each fined 58 . Robert DISMISSED . - Hubert and Baker , boys , were In charged respectively with killing three chickens and maiming two ducks , the property of Nathaniel Baylis , farmer , Ullingswick ; e but as the only evidence was admissions by the boys they were discharged . CHARGE OF NEGLECT . - Florence Mary Williams , domestic servant , and Hannah Williams , of the Downs , charged with neglecting five child- named Edith Williams ( aged 9 ) , Edward rell , and Williams ( 7 ) , Rose Williams ( 6 ) , Eliza Mr. G. Florence ( 6 months ) , pleaded not guilty . H. T. Foster prosecuted on behalf of the N.S.P.C.C. George Mackie , Inspector of the Society ,, said he saw defendant in May , 1917 , and warned her . May this year he again found the premises in a filthy condition , and the children were clothed in tags . Defendant asked to be given another chance , but later there was very little improvement , and in July he obtained a Magistrates ' Order and had the children removed to the Workhouse . Witness added that he had never come across such a bad case . Dr. Beck stated that the children were in a healthy condition . They were not verminous , but very dirty , and their clothing was scanty and filthy . The house was in a very dirty condition . Hannah Williams , the elder defendant , denied that her grandchildren the neglected , or house dirty . Florence , denied the mother , also that the children were neglected . Dr. Labiebe , for the defence , said he examined the children and in a healthy condition , and he found them a'l understood from the Master that when the children were admitted to the Workhouse they were free from vermin . The Chairman said that in favour of the defendants there was the evidence of the doctor that the children had not been starved or ill treated with violence , and under these circum- stances they considered that a fine of 5s . and an or ler that the children be removed from the custody of the parents would meet the case . were WEOBLEY . of WEDDING - A very pretty wedding took place at the Primitive Methodist Church on Wednesday , August 7th , at 11.30 a.m. The contracting parties Miss second Ella Whiteman , were Gertrude daughter of Councillor and Mrs. Whiteman , Chadnor Court . near Dilwyn , and Mr. Rhys Powell , of Bereton Farm , Dilwyn . The bride's dress was of white satin embroidered with roses . She wore a white orange blossom . net veil and spray of Her bouquet was of white roses and carnations . The three bridesmaids , were sisters of the bride , the Misses Ethel , Frances and Dorothy White man . They wore white embroidered muslin dresses and pale blue tulle sashes , hats also black with pale trimmed blue crépe and rosebuds . They carried bouquets of pink and white roses . of the prominent worker The bride being a church , a large congregation assembled to witness The officiating minister was the the ceremony Rev. A. Warcup , Superintendent of the Weobley was by license . The best Circuit . Thee marriage man was Mr. Watkins , of Bullingham , near Here- ford , and the bride was given away by her father . presided at the W. Gregg , J.P. , organ . costly , and received numerous Presents amongst them being a Crown Derby tea service , presented by the Church members and friends to the bride . The reception was held at Chadnor Court . Afterwards the bride and bridegroom left for Shrewsbury , en route for Blackpool , where the honeymoon will be spent . Mr. were GARDEN FETE AT KYRE PARK . A most successful garden sale and fete was held at Kyre Park on Monday , by kind permission of Mrs. Baldwyn - Childe . The event was in aid of the funds of the Red Cross , St. Dunstan's Hostel and the Waifs and Strays Society . Over 400 people attended and a time was spent . very enjoyable During the afternoon Mrs. Flora Annie Steel ( the well known authoress ) delivered an address in support of the ' funds for which the effort had been arranged . In an interesting speech she drew illus- , trations from Indian life . She emphasised the need of everyone doing their duty - they were not at the front on active service , but it was their duty to help all they could to mitigate the suffer- ings of the wounded . She spoke of the work of the Red Cross and of the wonderful manner in were being which soldiers who had lost limbs supplied with and taught the use of artificial limbs . At the close of her address hearty cheers were given for Mrs. Steel , on the call of Mrs. Baldwyn - Childe . There was boating on the upper lake and fishing on the lower lake . On the ten- nis court were arranged stalls as follows : Rum- by mage Stall Stall , presided over and School Mrs. Bartlett ; Apron and Blouse Stall , Mrs. Jones ( Underley ) , Miss Payne and Miss N. Dor- rell ( Fulhams ) ; Tea Stall , Mrs. Froggatt ( The Williamson . Vine ) and Mrs. A Fruit and Vege- table Stall was presided over by Mrs. King and Miss Jones ( Sutton House ) . Dairy Stall by There was . also a loan exhibition and patriotic songs were given by Miss Gwen Williams and the school children . a KINGSLAND . THE HOLIDAYS . - The visitors to the village for the holidays have been more numerous than has been known previously . Nearly 200 are stay- ing in the village , the holiday makers being chiefly from the midland districts . WEDDING . The marriage took place at 11 a.11 . on Monday at Kingsland Parish Church of Mr. William Henry Palmer , of I.cominster , son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Palmer , of Uphampton , Dock- low , and Miss Ethel Mary Arthur , third daughter of Mr. William Arthur , Birch View , Kingsland , and of the late Mrs. Arthur . The Rev. J. Jobling ( Rector ) officiated . The bride , who was given away by her father , was tastefully dressed in white georgette with hat to match . She carried a bouquet of white roses and wore a gold brooch , the gift of the bridegroom . The bridesmaid was Miss Alice Arthur ( sister of the bride ) , who wore a dress of champagne coloured crepe de chine and a black picture hat and wore a gold pendant , the gift of the bridegroom . Mr , Alfred Lewis ,, of I , co- minster , was best man . A family reception was held at Birch View and later Mr. and Mrs. Pal- mer left for Worcester , the bride wearing a travelling costume of wedgwood blue with hat to match . They have received a large number of useful presents , including a handsome cheque from the Icominster Station Staff , of which the bride- groom is a member . HEREFORDSHIRE DISTRICT WAGES COMMITTEE . At a meeting of this Committee , held on Wed- nesday , various recommendations previously up to the Wages Board were again unanimously confirmed . sent It was decided to hold Sub - Committee Meetings at Ledbury on the 13th , Hereford 14th , Ross 15th , Leominster 16th and Bromyard 22nd insts . , for the purpose of considering the applications for Per- mits of Exemption already received . Due notice of the meetings will be given . Forms of applica- tion for Permits of Exemption can now be ob tained from the Secretary , 13 : Widemarsh Street , Hereford . An early application should be made . As the crowds of visitors coming from every point of the compass poured through the entrance gates , the return to the use of the humble bicycle was most marked SPORTS AT TENBURY WELLS . PIG REALISES £ 50 . In spite of other attractions in the neighbour- hood , including garden fetes at Kyre Park and Ludlow , the sports at Tenbury on Bank Holiday were attended by a crowd several thousands . The proceeds on this occasion were in aid of St. Mary's Cottage Hospital . The President was Mr. W. H. Depper , of Dean Park , and the energetic Hon . Secretaries were Messrs . S. F. Bentley and C. B. Bentley . Other officials were : Judges , Sports , Messrs . Rose , Maiden , Bowkett and Clarke ; Sing- ing Competition , Mr. G. E. Godson and Mr. G. A. Foljambe ; Donkey Races , Mr. G. E. Godson and Mr. W. H. Depper ; referee of Football Con- test , Mr. C. E. N. Shorting , linesmen , Major Giles and Mr. A. C. Bailey ; handicappers , Messrs . C. Haywood , T. Marden and C. Bentley ; starters , Mr. C. Haywood and Mr. J. Colerick ; Judges ' Steward , Mr. H. Grey ; competitors ' steward and Treasurer , Mr. Juckes ; telegraph steward , Mr. C. Davies ; stall stewards , Mr. Weaver and Mr. Hearne ; side shows , Mr. F. Bache . The sports took place in the Cricket Meadow , adjoining the Hospital , kindly lent for the occasion by Mr. T. Kemp . Music was provided by the Newnham Bridge Band , and after the prizes had been grace- fully distributed by Mrs. Godson , the band played for dancing . The President at 2 o'clock formally opened the proceedings . He said that the proceeds were in aid of the Tenbury Cottage Hospital , a most de- serving institution . He hoped that everybody present would do their utmost to make the event a thorough success and that they would exceed the proceeds of last year . He thought all present would join with him in thanking the Committee for arranging such an excellent programme ( ap- plause ) . Each member of the Committee had done his utmost ( applause ) . He thanked them all for their attendance that afternoon and he hoped they would enjoy themselves . He declared the sports open . Mr. S. Bentley having thanked the President . and urged the crowd to support the various events by purchasing tickets for the various competitions , the programme was proceeded with . started with and the steward in charge of the cyc'e enclosure had a really hard afternoon's work . The forest of machines was quite a strik- ing spectacle , while motor cars were conspicuoas by their rarity : By 2.30 p.m. , the time announced for the opening of the fete by Lady Evelyn Cot- terell , many hundreds had already arrived . Lady velyn declared the fete open from the steps in front of the Court . In asking her to perform this ceremony the Rev. W. Marshall said that Sir John had hoped to come to say something about the needs of the fund , but was prevented . He was sure that 1.ady . Evelyn Cotterell would be able to tell them all that he would have said . THE PIG . The most important event of the day took place about half way through the programme . This a Ladies Singing Competition , the competitors to sing a song whilst holding a live pig , which was offered as the prize to the winner . Mrs. Franklin , who was attired in a man's comic costume , was declared the winner and she promptly and kindly gave the pig back for the benefit of the funds . Mr. S. Mattock then took charge of the proceedings and the pig was first offered for sale on the snowball system . Bids of one pound each were invited and those who res porded to the auctioneer's appeal were Mr. W. H. Depper , Mr. G. E. Godson , Mr. C. Davies , Mr. Clarke ( The Bank ) , and Mr. Cooke ( The Field ) . Bids of 15s . each came from Mr. Depper and Mr. Clarke . Ten shilling bids were made by Mr. C. E. N. Shorting . Mr. Depper and Mr. Clarke . Five shilling bids came from Mr. Whitfield , Mr. Dep- per ( 2 ) , Mr. Clarke ( 2 ) , Mr. Marden ( 2 ) , Mr. Mat- tock ( 2 ) , Mr. S. Bentley , Mr. Hearne , Mr. T. Moore , Mr. Amyes , Mr. Morgan ( Nash ) , Cash , Mr. Parkes , Mr. Weaver , Mr. Richards , Mr. Bright , Major Giles and Mr. Booton , and bids of 2s . 6d . and 1s . and a general collection brought the total up to over , £ 15 . The pig was then put up for auction and the first purchaser was Mr. Depper at 45s . He gave it back and it was again put up for auction and this was done on a num- of occasions , the following becoming the owners for a few seconds at the figures named . Mr. Clarke 55s . , Mr. Depper 55s . , Mrs. Clarke 65s . , Mr. Clarke 80s . , Mrs. Clarke 755. , Mr. C. Davies 65 $ . , Mr. Depper 65s . , Mrs. Clarke 755. , Mr. Dep- Mr. per 80s . , Mr. Clarke 85s . , Mr. Clarke 60s . , Bowkett 50s . , The Picture House 208. , and Mr. Bowkett then became the owner at 53s . The total amount raised was well over 50 . THE SPORTS . The results of the sports were as follows : - 50 yards race , for boys and girls under 8 years of age : 1st heat , 1st , Hilda Bridgett ( 5 yards ) ; and , Eric Spencer ( 3 yards ) . and heat , Ist , C. R. Depper ( scratch ) ; 2nd , Edward Smith ( 3 yards ) ; Final : Ist , C. R. 3rd , Henry Leake ( scratch ) . Depper ; 2nd , Hilda Bridgett ; 3rd , Henry 1 , cake . 120 yards flat handicap , for boys under 14. First heat : 1st , R. G. Depper ( 5 yards ) ; 2nd , A. Mor- Second gan ( 6 yards ) ; 3rd , T. Jones ( 6 yards ) . heat 1st , W. Postans ( 7 yards ) ; 2nd , G. V. Dep Third per ( 9 yards ) ; 3rd , W. Moore ( 8 yards ) . heat 1st , T. Downes ( 6 yards ) ; 2nd , M. Mason ( 5 yards ) ; 3rd , W. L. Shorting ( scratch ) . Final : Ist , T. Downes ; 2nd , M. Mason ; 3rd , R. G. Depper . 120 yards flat handicap , open . First heat : Miss A. Powell ( 20 yards ) ; 2nd , Lieut . A. Rowberry ( scratch ) . Second heat : ist , J. C. N. Shorting ( 2 yards ) ; 2nd , R. F. Bache ( 12 yards ) . Final 1st , J. C. N. Shorting ; and , Lieut . A. G. Rowberry ; 3rd . R. F. Bache . Lady Evelyn Cotterell , said it had given her very much pleasure to come there that afternoon to that fete in connection . open with the King's Shropshire Light Infantry prisoners of war fund . First of all she would like to express the grate- ful thanks of all interested in that matter to Mr. Marshall for having so kindly thrown open his beautiful grounds , and also on behalf of the Red Cross to take tnat opportunity of saying how deeply they had appreciated the generosity of both Mr. Marshall and of his late brother . The Prisoners of War Fund was very greatly in need of money to be able to carry on the work . £ 20,000 was required if their men ber I were to continue to have their parcels sent to them . Of this £ 10,000 had been collected and £ 2,500 had been contri- Herefordshire . buted by There were now 500 K.S.L.I. men receiving parcels and owing to one of the Hereford battalions being a reserve battalion of the K.S.L.I. a considerable number of prisoners Every fortnight a were men from this county . prisoner received three parcels of food . and tobacco for , which they were more than grateful and if it were not for the help which they got from their friends at home they would practically starve . Many of the men who had been repatriated said . that but for these parcels they would not have lived to come home . The parcels cost 10s . cach , so they would see what a large sum of money was required to keep up the supply . She was sure the people of Herefordshire would show their grati tude to these gallant men who for their sakes and for their homes were enduring such priva- tions in captivity . She asked them while they were enjoying themselves just to give one thought to those men out there and do their best to raise the required sum of money ( applause ) . The Rev. W. Marshall proposed a vote of Cotterell for coming to thanks to Lady Evelyn open their fete and for the kind words she had said to them . He was sure they would all do their best to second what she had said by buy ing off the stalls and patronising the shows . Colonel Clowes seconded the resolution , which was very heartily carried . The admire then dispersed to company the grounds and to patronise in large numbers the many excellent shows which had been arranged . The stalls also came in for plenty of attention . The hospital stall contained a variety of articles . made by the patients and staff , the stallholders being Nurses Bevan , Clegg , Matroi . Stevenson , Child , Ramage and Williams . Steed and Miss Brierley managed a White Elephant Stall , while a Fancy Work and China Stall was in the charge of Mrs. Marshall , Mrs. Beattie , Mrs. Clark , Miss Halls , Miss Collett - Mason and others .. business Greeat done by large by Houp - la Nurse tent , organised King - King and Nurse Hartley , Q.M. , and fun was also provided by Aunt Sally and Kaiser Bill , wounded soldiers acting as showmen . Stephen Beattie and John Russell , who were in costume as Steve Grimes and Jack Snooks , made a great hit with their coster cart from Gallowgate . , They had no difficulty in disposing of the varied wares on Margaret Russell was successful in their truck . selling lavender bags . Much interest was taken in the bowling competition , the prize , a pig , being given by Mr. G. A. Denny , who managed the games . Near by a lamb given by Mr. J. L. Yeomans was penned , a brisk business in weight judging tickets being done by Mr. Yeomans , Mr. Dew , Mr. W. Smith ( Kinnersley ) and Mr. Like . Mr. Like sent a pig and Commander Windebank a sheep for the cause . On the lawns target croquet was managed by Mr. Brierley , while Mr. Brockle- hurst conducted a crocquet tournament .. Other side shows included Monsieur Bonnet ( the famous Thecla ( the Fortune dwarf from France ) and was Mrs. Teller ) . An important department was naturally the tea and this was ably run by the Tea Com- Mrs. William Cooke , Mrs. mittee , consisting of Guest and Mrs. Yorath , assisted by many helpers . The Tea Committee wish to thank all those who generously contributed to the tea , the ladies and gentlemen who assisted during the afternoon , and Sir Joseph Verdin and Mrs. Pearman , of Moor- hampton , for their kind loan of crockery .. OS We have left to the end one of the most attrac- tive features of the show - the music . This side was indeed most successful . During the afternoon and evening the Kington Orchestra , under Mr. F. Wheeldon as conductor , played popular airs , their A spacious services being greatly appreciated . marquee had been erected as a concert hall , and the series of excellent performances that were given Two grand were handsomely patronised . concerts were given by talented artistes , who in- cluded Miss Hussey , Rickmansworth , Herts . , pianist ; Miss Rowan ( Kilmacolm ) , Mr. Bloomer ( Manchester ) , Miss Hands , Hereford ( violinist ) ; Mr. Paterson ( Marlborough ) . The Sarnesfield Blues , " a pierrot troupe or- ganised by the patients and staff , were very popu- lav . " merry They have two performances of a and bright " programme , the items of which were ás follows : Chorus , " Cheerio Perriot Parade , " song , " I Troupe ; song , " Until , " R. Woodruff ; start my days over again , " B. Seakins ; duct , Fancy you fancying me , " B. Fitzen and R. Woodruff ; concerted item , " Black - eyed Susan , " Troupe ; song , " The one man band , " B. Newman ; duet , Wonderful boy and wonderful girl , " Miss Fitzen and B. Seakins ; musical farce , " Music in a Police Court . " Troupe ; concerted item , " Simple Melody , " Troupe ; song , " Because , " B. Fitzen ; song , Lovely to be in love , " B. Newman ; duct , " Hello , my dearie , " Miss R. Brian and B. Sea- Texas kins ; concerted item , " Down Way , " Troupe ; song , " Eighteenpence , " B. Seakins ; duet , " Let the great big world keep turning , " Miss R. Brian and R. Woodruff ; musical dialogue , " Per- fect Day , " Troupe . Pianist , Miss R. Brian . In the evening the tent was crowded for two . most successful performances by the Leominster . Pierrot Troupe . The artistes were in great form and their entertaining items of " music , song and dance " were received with vociferous applause .. The Kingsland Boy Scouts , under the Scoutmis- tress , Miss Jobling , were present in the afternoon and added to the general liveliness by selections Norton Canon on their drum and bugle band . Derham Miss present under I were also Scouts Marshall . Over 2,000 entrance tickets were sold , and the realised net will be £ 700 , truly splendid result sum over " MAJOR WARD JACKSON'S APPOINTMENT . Major Ward Jackson has been appointed A.D.C. to Lieut . - General Sir T. D'Oyly Snow , K.C.B. , K.C.M.G .. who has just taken over the Western Command . Major Ward Jackson was for 2½ years on the staff of Sir Thomas Snow when the latter was in command of the 7th Corps in France . Lieut . - General Sir Thomas D'Oyly Snow , K.C.B. , K.C.M.G. , of Langton Lodge and Down Wood , Dorsetshire , was educated at Eton and Cambridge and was formerly in the Somersetshire Light Infantry and Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers . He is a Lieut - General late commanding a battalion of the Northamptonshire Regt . , and is a Commander of the Legion of Honour . He went to France in command . of the 4th Division in August , 1914 , and having met with a severe accident in the retreat from Mons , was on his recovery transferred to the Command of the 27th Division . He was appointed G.O.C. 7th Corps in France , July , 1915 , and continued in that command until February , 1918 . Major Ward Jackson was many years before the war in the Yorkshire Hussars , with which Regiment he served in the South African War , during which he was twice mentioned in despatches . He rejoined the first line of his old regiment in August , 1914 , as second in command . He accompanied his regiment to France in April , 1915. On the Yorkshire Hussars being split up into Divisional Cavalry Major Ward Jackson was attached to the Headquarters Staff of the 7th Corps , with which he remained until February , 1918 . He was mentioned in despatches in June , 1916 , and awarded the Croix de Chevalier de Merite , Agricole by the French in April , 1917 . RICK FIRE AT BRIERLEY , Early on Monday morning the Leominster fire bell was rung , a rick belonging to Mr. W. D. Edwards , of Brierley Court , having become ignited by spontaneous combustion . It appears that the rick which contained about 40 tons had been giving much trouble for some time through overheating . Mr. Edwards had made certain cuttings for the purpose of cooling it but these measures failed to reduce the temperature to a safe level . In consequence Mr. Batten commenced to truss the hay in the hope of saving the rick . This work was commenced on Sunday and when the hay trussers left off work at night if was thought that the rick was Early in the night , how- safe from further outbreak . ever , flames were seen which were encouraged by the Efforts to wind . put out the fire were made and these proving ineffectual Mr. Edwards summoned the Fire Brigade . The brigade , turned out under Capt . 1st , G. Obstacle race for ladies : 1st , Miss Beavan ; 2nd , Miss Jenkins ; 3rd , Miss Lucy Bridgett . 100 yards , for ladies over 16 : 1st , Miss A. Pow- ell ; 2nd , Miss Lucas ; 3rd , Miss Preece . Jones . Donkey race Hilda Moore's Ben 80 yards race for girls under 16 : 1st , Grace Griffiths , and Mary Postans ( equal ) ; 3rd , Lily ( ridden in fancy costume ) : 1st , " Whatmore Jim " ; 2nd , Brown's " Jane " ; 3rd , William Dipper's " Dean Swift . " This event caused much amusement and " Whatmore Jim " won easily by half the course . for ladies ( war workers ) : Donkey race . 1st , This race Miss Snell ; 2nd , Miss Micklewright . caused roars of laughter as the donkeys objected to strange and inexperienced riders . One young lady was thrown over the head of her mount twice and failed to stay the course . lin . Ladies ' Singing Competition : 1st , Mrs. Frank- Six - a - side football contest : 1st tic . Eastham Old ( Clee W. Clent's team Hill ) by 2 Crocks beat goals and point to I goal . 2nd tie , Temeside Boys beat Tenbury Town by 2 goals and point to nil . 3rd tie . Coreley beat Tenbury Juniors by I goal to nil . Semi - final : Temeside Boys beat the Misses Will'amson and Micklewright's team by 3 goals and 2 points to nil . Eastham Old Crocks The beat Coreley by 4 goals and 1 point to nil .. final was between Eastham and Temeside and the result was : Eastham . 80 yards flat : race , for men over 45 years : 1st , Mr. Ward ; 2nd , Mr. Martin ; 3rd , Mr. Ryder . Obstacle race , for men ist , Lieut . A. J. Row- berry ; 2nd , Owen . Williams ; 3rd , W. Bradley . One le flat handicap : 1st , O. Williams ; 2nd , F. Bache . Cake guessing competition : Miss M. Hill ( Stockton ) , Mr Bache . Weight of leg of mutton . Six competitors guessed the right weight and the deg was given to the Hospital . Potato guessing : Miss Ward . Some 2,500 people attended the sports . LEOMINSTER RURAL DISTRICT TRIBUNAL . A meeting of District Leominster Rural Tri- bunal was held on Friday , when there were pres- ent Mr , J Bazley ( in the chair ) , Mr. G. Butters , Mr. R. H. George , Mr. H. Langford , Mr. J. Hughes , Mr. T. Edwards , with the Deputy Clerk ( 3Ir , A , H. Gibson ) and the National Service Representative ( Colonel Campbell ) . 1 , Edwin Kinnersley Colley ( 48 ) , married , Grade Bockleton , gardener , em- Bircher Cottages , ployed solely on food production by Mr. G. E. Wright , Pudleston Court , Leominster . It was stated that applicant's wife was a confirmed in- valid . The only child was with the forces in France . Temporary exemption to September 30th on the condition that he enters agricultural cm- ployment . Clare Edward Hooks ( 40 ) , single , Grade 3 , science master , Lucton School .-- Temporary exemp- tion to December 31st . William Rogan Martin ( 46 ) , married , Grade 1 ( B 1 ) , French master at Iucton School . - Not as sented to , not to be called up before August 1st . James Price ( 48 ) . Grade 1 , single , Orleton , brick- layer and builder and estate mason , in the em- ploy of Captain G. E. Godson , Tenbury . The man is also Secretary of the St. George's Lodge of Odd- fellows , an appointment which he had held for 18 to 20 years . There were 60 to 70 independent members and 50 State Insurance members . - Not assented to , not to be called up before September 30th . Albert William Bengry ( 27 ) , married , A , Long- more , Shirlheath , Kingsland , engine driver , steam haulier and manager for his father , William Ben- gry , Wigmore . A certificate from the Wigmore Rural District Council stated that if the son was taken the , hauling of stone would have to stop , and a letter from the County Surveyor pointing out that in some districts they were relying upon Bengry to haul material for repairing roads , dam- aged by timber traffic . - Temporary exemption to October 31st . Thomas Williams ( 50 ) , B 1 , married , estate mason , Newton Iane , Hope - under - Dinmore , in the employ of Mrs. Burrell , Hampton Court . - Temporary emption to December 31st . ex- married , The Joseph Powles ( 44 ) , Grade 2 , Whylde . Pudleston , carpenter at National Filling Factory , appealed on domestic grounds . - Not as sented to , the munition authorities having promised a protection certificate ... Mortimer Price ( 50 ) , Grade I , single , brick- layer and builder , Church Road , Orleton , in the employ of J. Openshaw , agent , Moor Park Estate . -Not assented to . John William Tom Mitchell ( 51 ) , B. 1 , married , publican , Corners Inn , Kingsland , appealed on the ground that he was over age , being 51 last December . The birth certificate was aid before the Tribunal , showing that he was born in India on December 22 , 1866 . Frederick William Sullivan ( 45 ) , married , Grade 2 , grower and dealer in and fruit , bottler of Lincoln's Inn Farm , Kingsland . - Temporary ex- emption to December 31st . John Jabez Manktelow ( 45 ) , R 2 , butler , in the employ of Mrs. Burrell , Hampton Court , L.comin- ster . Withdrawn , the man having obtained work of national importance . Edward Smith ( 51 ) , Grade 2. married , Aynold Farm , Little Hereford , Tenbury , carpenter , joiner , general wood worker in the employ of Faulkner and Rostron , Woofferton , appealed on the ground . that he was several months behind with his work . Temporary exemption to December 31st . KEY MEN IN AGRICULTURE , LORD SELBORNE EXPLAINS AIMS OF THE NEW COUNCIL . Questions affecting the removal of key men from agriculture to the Army are to be considered by the new National Agricultural Council to - day . This has body , Lord Seleborn explained on Tuesday , been formed to represent agriculture as -the landowner , farmer , and labourer . on rent a whole The council will not attempt to deal with the differences between and these wages the three interests , but will confine itself to three These general prosperity of agriculture . the classes will I have equal representation on council , it will have no politics , and no decision will be announced unless it has been passed by a three - fourths majority . This a safeguard for the labourers , who cannot be forced into a decision by an arrangement between the landowners and the The members of the council will represent the National Association , the farmers . J. Budd with the manual and found a plentiful supply Central Landowners ' of water about 250 yards from the burning rick . The Farmers ' Union , and the Workers ' Union . It is outbreak was soon got under , but the heat of the rick hoped that the National Agricultural Labourers ' was so great that men have been watching it since and dealing with fresh outbreaks while the work of trussing is proceeded with . About seven tons of hay were spoiled by the fire . Union have been given double votes , so that from the commencement the labourers will be on the same footing as the landowners and the farmers . PRINTING ! You will get GOOD WORK AND LOW PRICES AT STEVENSON'S 33 , High Street , Kington . Billheads , Statements , Memorandums and all kinds of Commercial Printing in well - arranged and up - to - date style . Ledgers , Day Books , Cash Books , Letter Books and all Office Stationery in great variety . Note the Address : 33 , HIGH STREET , STREET , KINGTON . LEOMINSTER TOWN COUNCIL . POLICE STOP RINGING OF THE FIRE BELL SERIOUS SPREAD OF TUBERCULOSIS . SAD STORY OF A LOCAL CASE . The monthly meeting of Leominster Town Coun cil was held on Tuesday , present : The Mayor ( Councillor J. B. Dowding ) , Aldermin G. Page , Alderman H. Gosling , Councillors E. Molyneux , H. J. Southall , H. Reynolds , J. K. Hyslop , J. Williams , with the Town Clerk ( Mr. W. T. Sale ) and Mr. C. O. Mapp , the Borough Treasurer ( Mr. E. P. Lloyd ) , the Medical Officer ( Dr. R. Williams ) , the Surveyor ( Mr. J. Budd ) , and the Collector ( Mr. A. Reynolds ) . GOLD AND SILVER COLLECTION . Upon the reading of the minutes the Mayor re- ferred to the Gold and Silver Collection for the Red Cross on the occasion of the Silver Wedding of their Majesties which was such a great success and expressed his thanks to the ladies and gentle men who contributed . TRANSPORT OF STRANDED SOLDIERS . Various bills were recommended for payment by the Finance Committee Town Council Proper , in- cluding one of £ 11 1s . by Mr. Andrew Thompson homes for motoring soldiers to their on being stranded in Leominster owing to the train ser- vice . In connection with this bill the Committee requested the Borough Treasurer to look up pre- vious accounts and tabulate the localities to which the men had been driven in order that the local authorities concerned might be asked to share in the expense . The Mayor proposed the adoption of the report and Alderman Page in seconding remarked that during the past three months a good few soldiers had been sent to their homes , having been stranded in Leominster for the night on their re- , turn from the various fronts . It would be a great misfortune to these men not . to be able to get home , especially when the dark winter nights came on . He hoped the Council would agree to the work being continuid he had not at any rate for a time . met one Councillor Southall the person who did Council's not approve of action in undertaking that liability . At the same give time he quite agreed that they should neighbouring communities who benefitting an opportunity of sharing in what he felt to be an excellent and patriotic work . were many The Mayor mentioned that he had had letters of appreciation from different parts from men who had been driven home . They all spoke in feeling terms of the kindness of the Corpora tion . He pointed out that the fund he had or ganised was for different object , namely to send home stranded men on their discharge from hos- pital . The matter came before him when a pobr man with one arm and one leg was stranded in the town . He had communicated with the auth- oritics and if they would exercise proper care in selecting the trains the men could get home the same day . " Alderman Page explained that he was dealing If men from- with men coming from the front . stations in England were stranded they offered sto put them up for the night . The report was adopted . THE FIRE BEIL . ACTION OF THE POLICE QUESTIONED . The Fire Brigade report stated that there had until quar been no fires or alarms during , Monday , when the brigade were called to Brierley . No details were yet available . Councillor Southall said this showed the impor- enable tance of sufficient men being retained to the Fire Brigade to turn out . There was an enor- or mous amount of produce in the district and irres- insurance any pective of loss of grain hay would be a natural one . The Mayor said they had had that under con- sideration . Councillor Molyneux asked if it was correct that the person who rang the fire bell was stopped by the police . The Surveyor said that was so . It was at the discretion of the police to stop the bell . MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT . This The Medical Officer reported 18 deaths during the quarter . Of these one was in the Workhouse and two in the Cottage Hospital , but the returns did not state the former place of residence . gave an average of 12.3 per thousand per annum , a low rate for that cuarter . There were 3 deaths under 1 year , one between 1 and 5 , and it of 65 and upwards . There were five deaths from heart disease , one plithisis , two other lung diseases , two wooping cough , I congenital syphilis , and seven all other diseases . During the quarter the follow- ing cases of infectious disease were notified : 12 measles and German measles , 8 tuberculosis . MENACE OF TUBERCULOSIS . SAD STORY OF A LOCAL , FAMILY . The Mayor having pointed out the large number of cases of tuberculosis , Councillor Southall referred to a case which he said was known to Councillor Hyslop and Coun cillor Williams . In this case the husband and father died from tuberculosis and since then three children had died . The Mayor had consistently supported Alderman Russell , who was the protag anist of the effort to combat that dreadful disease . The County Council had done something and there were quite a number of beds at Knightwick . One of the daughters of the family he referred to was married . The She had just developed the complaint and the mother had succeeded in getting her to South Wales , where she was doing better , house at home was a small one and there were several young children . The place was no doubt absolutely infected with . the germs . Dr. Gold offered the daughter a bed at Knightwick and- upon that she came all the way from South Wales . She was in the incipient stage and just the case that was suitable for treatment . When she got home , however , a telegram was received at the last moment to say that somebody else had been sent to the bed . The Mayor said that one child was dead in the house now with consumption .. Councillor Southall said the Council should pro - t test . If they wanted to make things worse at was the way to do it . Councillor Williams explained that the mother was a widow and not in good circumstances . The case of one of the daughters had been dallying on for a long time and when three weeks ago she had , an order to go to the sanatorium shee was practically dying and could not be moved . The other daughter of whom . Mr. Southall had spoken had always lived at home except when in domestic service . She was married and had been living in the house . She was taken with con- sumption and Dr. Steel sent her to Dr. Gold and tried to get her into a , Sanatorium . In the mean- time the mother went to the expense of sending South Wales . her away to her father - in - law in Then they had a letter from Dr. Gold that there was a bed vacant and they were to purchase cer- tain things . The woman was , then at Swansea , and then at the last minute a telegram was re- ceived telling her , not to go . They could under- stand the expense the mother had been to , first , in sending her daughter away and in bringing her back and also in purchasing things to go to the Sanatorium .. There was great neglect some- where and he considered it a great hardship . 11 would have been better if Dr. Gold had left the case entirely alone . The Mayor said he knew of the circumstances . It was a most melancholy case . " There had been four deaths in a short time . It was decided , on the proposition of Alderman Gosling , seconded by Alderman Page , to write to Dr. Gold for an explanation . DISCHARGED SOLDIERS . the The application of the local branch of National Federation of Discharged and Demobilised Soldiers and Sailors to be registered as a war charity was granted . Captain FitzHerbert Wright , M.P. , is the President and the Mayor is Chairman of the Committee . THE TOWN HALL . The Mayor mentioned that the entrance to the Town Hall was in a dilapidated condition . Alderman Fage agreed , but said it was the worst time to raise the subject . No painter was allowed to have white lead and therefore the substitutes for paint that were offered could not be any good . Councillor Molyneux said he supposed the ob- The Mayor said he wrote to the V.T.C. suggest- jection to ringing the bell was the danger of ing that they should form a Part - time Labour Com aircraft , but what was a better signal to aircraft mittee . He had received a reply that owing to It was ridiculous to stop the than a big fire ? fire bell . They must use common sense and judg - the excessive number of drills required they were unable to entertain the matter . Therefore so far ment . If a farmer had a fire the police might go as Part Time Labour was concerned Leominster to him and tell him he must put it out as he was was not doing its duty . breaking the law and then when the farmer rang the bell he was told again that he was wrong . Courcillor Southall expressed the opinion that the only power the public had was to summon the If they did that they man who rang the bell . would get short shrift before any Bench of Magis trates . They did not want to break the Defence of the Realm Regulations however , Councillor Williams said his experience of air- craft was that the . one thing to attract them was fire . was prevented The Mayor said the man who from ringing the bell was the unfortunate farmer himself , Mr. Edwards , of Brierley . of the proposition Councillor Molyneux , seconded by Councillor Southall , it was decided to write to the Chief Constable on the matter . On STREETS COMMITTEE . The Streets Committee reported that they had considered tenders for day hauling and also in- workmen . The creased the wages of the town considered complaints Committee had of the slippery and dangerous condition of the roads and while they wished to meet horse owners in every way they could not consider a return to the water- under which the chief complaint bound system , was in regard to dust . The report was adopted on the proposition of Alderman Page , Alderman Gosling , seconded by and the tender of Messrs . Fletcher for day hauling was accepted . at 158. per day GENERAL DISTRICT RATE The Council ordered the seal to be affixed to a General District Rate of 6d . in the £ . THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL . On the proposition of Councillor Southall , see- onded by Councillor Biddle , the Council's represen- tatives on the Governors of the Grammar School , were re - appointed for three years . The Governors in question are Alderman Gosling , Alderman Page , Alderman Abell , Councillor Molyneux , Mrs. Sale . . POLLING STATIONS . DIFFICULTY OF THE OUT - PARISH . The Town Clerk said that Mr. Symonds , the Registration Officer for the County , had written him stating that they proposed to have five polling stations for Leominster , two at each school , and one at the Police Station , and . asking if he could suggest anything better . the number Councillor Southall remarked that of voters was very much larger than anyone an- ticipated . In the Borough Parliamentary voters would exceed half the total population , there be ing nearly 2,900 voters , in addition to the civil parishes of Luston and Eyton , who would poll at Leominster . There was a section in the Act under which the local authority might make repre- sentations to the County Councils with regard to the allocation and number of polling places . Owing to the abolition of disqualifications the voters would include a great many old people , and if these people were to vote at all better arrange- He pointed out ments would have to be made . that Icominster was divided into six registration units and that the lists were made out in order of streets or districts so that there should be no diffi- He culty in providing additional polling places . thought there should be a polling statich at Iving- ton , but he would like the matter discussed Committee and in consultation with the political agents . The matter was referred to a Committee con- sisting of the Out - Parish representatives , Messrs . Hyslop , Bach and Moss , also the Mayor , Council- lor Southall , Councillor Molyneux and Alderman G. Page . FUEL , RATIONING . to in ITEAVY OAT CROP . A WARNING . Councillor Hyslop said he would like to mention in the interests of farmers that he had never known the oats that were being cut so heavy and therefore full of sap . It was very important to test the ricks twice a week and if the temperature was 170 degrees they should begin to cut . He had been cutting oats for three days and had never seen the horses The crop was double so tired . in weight and he advised everybody to be very careful with oats this year . LEOMINSTER BOROUGH TRIBUNAL . The Local Tribunal for Leominster Borough met on Friday evening , present : The Mayor ( Councillor J. B. Dowding ) presiding , the Deputy Mayor ( Councillor John Watkins ) , Alderman George Page , Mr. T. D. Burlton , Mr. George Reynolds , with the Clerk ( Mr. W. T. Sale ) and the National Service Representative ( Commander Windebank ) . Six cases came before the Tribunal as follows : - John Faulkner ( 40 ) , Grade 3 , haulier , appealed ground on the of serious hardship . He had taken over the business of his late father and was brother . He had supporting his mother and a a wife and five children . He was given temporary exemption to January 31st , 1919 . 3. had been Sidney Bright , butcher , Grade recommended for exemption by the Food Com- missioner . January 31st . Thomas Ernest Francis Taylor ( 39 ) , B1 , Pike House , Kimbolton , plumber and agricultural ster , in the employ of Messrs . Taylor and Ward , was given to January 31st . Frank Fletcher ( 44 ) , Grade 2 , married , was appealed for by Mr. J. B. Parry , who stated that he was employed on concrete work in connection with a fruit crushing plant . Fletcher also ap pealed on domestic grounds . - January 31st .. Arthur . Philpotts ( 45 ) , Grade 1 , in the employ of T. Porter , had been granted a protection cer tificate by the Food Commissioner . January 31st , Andrew Thompson , Black Swan , licensed victual- ler and milk producer , had been granted a cer- tificate by the Food Control authorities and was accordingly given exemption to January 31st . LAND SETTLEMENT FOR EX - SERVICE MEN . IMPORTANT VOLUNTARY SCHEME Recent statements in Parliament with reference to the importance of settling large numbers of soldiers and sailers on the land in this country at the end of the war and the important recom Re mendations of the Selborne ( Reconstruction ) port , lend special interest to a pamphlet which is being published by the Central Land Association , of 50 , Parliament Street , S.W.1 . The pamphlet , free copies of which can be obtained on applica tion by anyone interested , sets out a proposad for the establishment on a voluntary basis of a county scheme for the settlement of ex - service men on the land . " in Briefly , the Association proposes that landowners the different counties should Co - operate in providing facilities by which ex - service nien can be enabled to obtain land near their own village .The on easy terms for occupation or purchase . scheme is intended primarily for men who were agricultural , k.bourers before joining the Forces , and it is claimed that the land problem , so far as it concerns these men , can be handled better voluntary unofficial lines by local men for any men than by system of Government on The Town Clerk read the minutes of a special meeting of the Council in Committee when it was decided subject local confirmation by a duly sum- moned meeting to appoint Mr. J. Budd , Borough Surveyor , as Local Fuel Overseer under the House- The selection of hold Fuel and Lighting Order . a Committee was deferred and in the meantime the Town Clerk would get in communication with the coal dealers , Gas Co. , Electric Light Company and the railway authorities as to the representa- tion they would desire . the proposition of The report was adopted on nothing the Mayor , seconded by Councillor Southall . Alderman Gosling said that there was left for a Committee to do , the powers of the Overseer being cut and dried . It was felt , however , that it would be well to appoint a Committee in case it is required , and the following were appointed as the representa- tives of the Council The Mayor ( Chairman ) ; Councillor Southall , Coun- Councillor Reynolds , cillor Biddle , Councillor Hyslop , Alderman Page . organisation . service County The scheme is set out in a very clear and inter esting manner in the pamphlet and seems likely to attract considerable attention among men , land reformers , and landowners . understand , Committees are being formed , we under the leadership of the Lords Lieutenant to develop and carry out the scheme . CHEAPER EGGS . Major Astor announcese that the wholesale price of eggs has fallen considerably during the past fortnight and a corresponding reduction in the He is retail price may reasonably be expected . advised that any attempt to reduce the present prices by statutory Order would have an adverse effect upon production . LEOMINSTER CRO TOWN THRONGED FOR GREAT A WONDERFUL The entire district of L making mood on Thursday . threw themselves into the project for a carnival and g fervour which has always on behalf of the Red Cross , to which the day's proceed triumphant success of the enthusiasm and patriotic sp minster and district in gen labours and organising skill review of the event , howev plete without ample praise latter , but in the space at difficult to mention all to v cannot , however , omit to r of the Mayor , Councillor J. the proposal with his well are the Hon . Secretaries , M T. A. Brook , upon whom s of organisation fell . To th The and careful preparation m fete was due . In addition of assistants , who in one yeoman service . Many of in the course of our review The preparations for the feelings of the keenest whole district and in the presence of visitors might I o'clock the streets becam crowd which began to pou Many hundreds , assembled the carnival take up their which was formed in Etn Moore , assisted by Mr. strenuous time in marshalling when in order of processi length of the street . variety of groups and indi favourable . The display wa ingenuity and taste of the imposing procession that sh for the fete ground led by band under Mr. C. Harris streets en route and express of the more striking efforts . had been skilfully arranged Buckfield and in a neighbo were marshalled round the ring , in the centre of which erected . Here were assem opening ceremony the Dowding ) and the Mayores and Mrs. Clowes , M.B.E .: of Hereford ( Mr. and Mr Mayor ( Councillor John Wa H. Gosling ) and Miss Gosl son , Mr. G. Butters , Mrs. Davies , Mrs. Every Halate Silence having been aske cer ( Mr. Baxter ) . Mrs. Clowes said she fel be asked to declare the . double pleasure of an en afternoon spent for a very were asked to give all th Cross Funds . She would l self , to remember what the were apt to forget how would give just one or tw First , to go to a distance , t all the land organisation the wounded , including dressing stations . No less for that front and Italy . I had to be made in the mo That would give an idea Then of money required , quired for stores , food , m large staff both of nurses would be a good thing if map in every town to sho the organisation covered . that the Red Cross had en wh hundreds of ways in our sick and wounded . £ 7 per minute that was again . where there was a British Red Cross working re our Allies . They were Americans , but they must in running the show . As they knew pretty well wh were hospitals in the cou giving time , money and tro and do all they could for another branch which would that so many prisoners had most efficient intelligence wounded prisoners was th hardly a thing connected wounded that was not dea Therefore she asked them a pleasant afternoon and could for that very good pleasure in declaring the The Mayor in proposing and Mrs. Clowes for their much appreciated their kin Alderman Gosling in sec good works in connection w Clowes was not interested . person in the district felt when the services that Mrs recognised ( applause ) . N them that the Red Cross re hoped that on that ground be able to keep it going for The resolution was heartil briefly replied . The Carnival THE CA and judged by the May then and Mrs. Dymond ) . Ald . C ing upon the individual c was a list of the entries in Quaker : Mr. W. J. Tho Scotch Lassie : M. L. Br Cries of Old London ( Ber organised by Mr. Hotchkiss cluding Miss Hardy , Miss liams , Miss Hampton , Miss Miss Jay , Miss Williams , M Mr. C. A. Brocklehurst pre Decorated Cycle : Arthur D. Hankinson . India Oranges a Daisy Chain Joan Smal Dutch Girl : Emily Jones . Irene Williams . Gipsy C Girl : Dolly Jarvis . The Navy ( Luston ) , Mr. effective group with Miss Cinema Girl : Cynthia B stance Payne ( Moat Hou Tommy : Vera and Gera Marjory Payne . Little So Stockhouse . Night : Elsie Land Workers Group , annia ; Master Eyton Coater character . This was an by Miss Maddison and ine appeals . There were two and the other representing a farm . The Shetland Pony , giver Gladys Birch as huntsman , Red Riding Hood : a pre Johnson ( Westbury ) . Group of Monks ( " To headed by Mr. Andrew carried fishing rods , wh A splendid group and one Red Cross financially . Blue and White Bell : Marsland . The Pig ( given by Majo H.M.S. Ivington : A st hospital ship , organised by P. S. Bach was in charge soldier . Decorated Cycle B. D. Pudleston Dairy Maids ( Martin ) and including E. Miss Martin , Miss Grosven maids ) . This was an e decoration of the wagon effective . The Leominster Gipsy bourn ) . Vegetables : Cecily Sha ( carrot ) , Joan Shawe ( d ( lettuce ) . Very pretty and Monkland Mummers ( M Wagon . Another striking Shells Group . This gro under Mrs. Thornton , a excited much admiration . excellent recruiting appeal . Bodenham in Peace Time , " and " Britannia . " land , Ireland and Wales three groups arranged by . R. Hughes Rowlands and the best in the Carnival . time and war time vocati Stage Coach : This was coach was from Hampton vehicle remiscent of a c by four horses . The postilion and passengers ters being taken by Mr. Dew Edwards . Mr. W. E and Mr. G. Ovens , with Coslett as passengers . costume as a highwayman coach and relieved it of th Fordson Tractor , driven farmer who having ploug with horses now uses a t entry . AW The prizes were award Best Group or Tableau from Hereford Factory ; 2nd , Pudleston Dairy Ma land Mummers . Best Individual Costum Old London , Miss Hilda Red Riding Hood : Mi Monks : Mr. A. Thomps Marsland and H. Lynch . H.M.S. Ivington : Miss Pudleston Dairy : E. Lemster Gipsies : Miss Land Group : divided , Q Jockey : Miss C. Nott ( B Bodenham Groups : Mis Winifred Harling ( Scotch Giles ) . The Allies ( Kingsland ( Japan ) . Miss M. White Shell Group : Mrs. Tho For Groups on Foot : ' S Vegetable Group . Best Equestrian Costume Best Decorated Bicycle Best Decorated Motor Best Single Individual C ( Quaker ) ; 2 , Miss Alice BABY SHO There were numerous which was held in a ter classes one for bables u for those under two yea display of healthy bound mothers of the district . Davies and Mrs. Bates . deciding between the poin Eventually the prizes we For babies over 12 m Doreen Batten ; 3. Edwar Babies under 12 month 2 , Edward While : 3. Phy The show reflected gre Mrs. Harley Nott and M a valuable work in con Infant Welfare Centre . |