The Kington Times - August 1918
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Kington Times 3rd August 1918 - Page 4
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| Date | 03/08/1918 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 3rd August 1918 |
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4 LEOMINSTER PROPERTY MARKET . SUCCESSFUL SALE . A number of important properties were offered . at Leominster on Friday by Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin . The sale was advertised for the Royal Oak Hotel , but the attendance was so large that an adjournment had to be made to the Town Hall , the capacity of which was taxed to the utmost . The auctioneer , Mr. Frank Russell , had an easy task in selling most of the lots . The following were the lots : - ULLINGSWICK . The Steppes Farm , comprising house , cottage , buildings , and 57 acres 1 rood 27 percnes of pas- ture , pasture orchard and arable land , situate in Occupation the parish of Ullingswick , in the of the owner , Mr. S. Probert . Bidding commenced was the at £ 1,500 and Mr. Dale , Preston - on - Wye , purchaser at £ 2,500 . The solicitors for the vendor were Messrs . Gaub and Waltord , of Abergavenny . STOKE PRIOR . The Drum Farm , Stoke Prior , with house , gar- den , cottage , tarm buildings anu 70 acres of land , let to Mr. E. Cave . Bidding started at £ 3,000 and at £ 3,800 the property was bougnt by Mr. Tuomus ( Eye ) . Broadstone Farm , Stoke Prior , consisting of house , garuen , bundings and 33 acres of land , let to Mr. Newman . Sold at £ 2,000 to Mr. William Hugnes , The Park Farm . Messrs . Anderson , Son , and Tyrrell , Ludlow , were the solicitors concerned . PENCOMBE . farm Marsh Court Farm , consisting of house , buildings , cottage and garden and 220 acres of pasture orchard and arable land , situate in ще parish of Pencombe , in the owner , Mr. Davis . of Occupation Withdrawn at £ 4,350 . Messrs . Norris and Miles , Tenbury , were solicitors for the vendor . the the CHOLSTREY COURT . Cholstrey Court Farm , situate in the Out - Parish of Leominster and parish of Kingsland , and com- black and white residence , with prising a ne excellent garden and lawn , larm buildings , nive cottages with gardens and 310 acres of pasture oichard and arable land , situate in the Out - arish of Leominster and kingsland . Bidding started at £ 12,000 and at £ 15,000 the property was secured by Mr. W. Evaus , Boulti- brook , Presteign . Messrs . Scobie and Co. , Hereford , acted for the vendors . BODENHAM . Houghton Farm , Bodenham , comprising stone built house , tarm buildings , two cottages and gar- dens , and 229 acres of pasture , pasture orchard , arable and woodland , let to Mr. C. J. Powell . Mr. T. A. Matthews , Hereford , was the purchaser at £ 5,050 . The solicitors for the vendor , Mrs. , Burrell , were Messrs . Hore , Pattison and Bathurst , 48 , Lincolns Inn Fields , London . FORD FARM . The Ford Farm , Middleton - on - the - Hill , consisting of house , buildings , two cottages and 206 acres of posture orchard and arable land , in the occupa- tion of Mr. William Gittens , bought by the ten- ant at £ 4,650 . CASWELL FIELDS . The Caswell Fields , Leominster , were offered in cight lots as follows : -The allotments , 3.642 acres , let to the Leominster Town Council for the dura- tion of the war and two years after at £ 4 per acre and converted into 60 aflotments , all of which are in cultivation . Bidding commenced £ 300 , Mr. Smith , Withenfield , being the purchaser . at £ 320 . at Pasture land , 9.136 acres , approached from Worcester Road and South Street , let to Mr. George Smith at £ 36 105 , per annum . No offer . Pasture land ( adjoining last lot ) , 4.339 acres , let to Mr. J. J. Biddle at £ 20 per year . Withdrawn at £ 325 . Pasture land , 3.450 acres , with buildings , ap- proached from Etnam Street , let on a 21 years ' icase to Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin ( for Horse Repository at £ 20 per annum ) . Sold at £ 380 to Mr. Blanchard . Pasture land , 3.458 acres ( adjoining previous lot ) approached from Etnam Street , let to Mr. W. D. Blanchard at £ 14 per year . No offer . Garden , 180 feet by 120 feet , let to Mr. W. D. Blanchard . No offer . Pasture land . 5.302 acres , situate at the back of the Cottage Hospital , let to the Herefordshire PARA - QUIT THE KINGTON TIMES , AUGUST 3 , 1918 . KEEPS OFF MOSQUITOES and prevents infection by these malaria- carrying pests now abroad in this district . PARA QUIT also keeps off Harvest Bugs . Sold in 1/3 tubes by Chemists and Stores generally or post free from Sole Makers LAWSON & CO . ( BRISTOL ) , LTD . ST . PHILIP'S , BRISTOL . P.Q.118 LEOMINSTER RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL . THE HOUSING QUESTION . A SHORTAGE OF COTTAGES . SERIOUS CONDITION OF EXISTING HOUSES . COAL , RATIONING . Mr. J. M. P. Cave presided at the monthly meet- ing or Leominster kural District Council on Fri- day last . as A letter was read from Mr. Duff , Local Govern- ment Board Inspector , referring to the return of the working classes which to housing was asked for in July , 1917 , anu remarking that the Lecminster Kural District Council was one of the very few which had not made a return . In view of the importance with which the Government viewed the matter he pressed the Council to ucal with the subject and make a return . The Clerk reminded the Council that in- structed he replied that the Medical Omicer being away they did not feel in a position to make return . as ม The Chairman said they could tell what short- age there was better than the Medical Oficer of Health . The main trouble was that there were many cottages innabited which were not lit lor habitation . Mr. Riugley said the shortage was not great , but the houses were in bad condition . Mr. Langford : And there is a snortage too . Mr. Kees : The cottages want pulling down and something better putting up . we want six new cottages . The Clerk said that last year the Council passed a resolution that they would do nothing . Mr. Ridgley said that if they adhered to that they would be behind the times . Mr. Rees mentioned the case of one cottage where the man could lie in bed and see the stars . shining through the roof . He expressed the opinion that the cottages of the large land pro- prietors were worse than anyone else's . Mr. Butters proposed and Mr. Evans seconded that the Medical Officer and Inspector be instructed to make a report to the Council at the next meet- sing , Carried . The Clerk read an appeal for the collection of fruit stones , including date stones and hard nut shells . this It appeared that the charcoal from material was of exceptional value in the manu- facture of gas masks . Colonel Cardiff wrote expressing his appreciation of the resolution passed but by the Council ; stating that he thought it would be better for Little Hereford if they had accepted his resigna- tion and appointed someone who could have attended the meetings . The Clerk reported that at a special meeting of the Council to consider the Household Fuel and Lighting Order . the Surveyor was appointed Fuel Overseer and that it was decided to defer the ap- pointment of a Committee . The Finance Committee recommended the pay- ment of accounts amounting to 211 8s . 3d . , the balance remaining in hand being £ 2,183 68. 5d . The Clerk made a return of the amounts col- lected for the Prisoners of War Fund . The total was £ 180 1s . 4d . , with several amounts to come in , the total expenses being 5s . 10d . ( A full sist will appear in a later issue ) . County Council at £ 25 per annum ( Grammar DEATH OF MR . GEORGE LUDWICK . School playing field ) . Sold at £ 550 to Alderman H. F. Russell . Two pieces of pasture land , 9.803 acres , fronting Worcester Road , let to Mr. W. D. Blanchard at £ 45 per year . Withdrawn at £ 1,050 . The vendor's solicitors were and Symonds , of Hereford . Messrs . Humfrys LEOMINSTER SUNDAY SCHOOLS . ANNIVERSARY AT PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH . Fine weather , large congregations and hearty singing combined to make the anniversary . ser- vices of the Leominster Primitive Methodist Sun- day School successful in every way . Mr. A. N. Poole , the Choirmaster , who has so ably trained the children on previous occasions and who com- menced the work this year , was absent , Mr. E. King proving a willing and capable deputy .. The work of Mrs. W. Bounds in training the younger scholars is also worthy of mention . Miss Gladys Watkins presided at the organ in her usual effi- cient manner . A well varied and attractive selec- tion of special hymns had been chosen for the occasion end these were rendered heartily and tunefully . Recitations were also a prominent feature of the gatherings . The preacher was the Rev. J. Wilding , of Bromyard , whose addresses proved helpful and suitable to the occasion . In the afternoon Alderman James Farr , C.C. , presided at a special children's service , when a programme of recitations was gone through . In the course of a few remarks Alderman Farr said he accepted the invitation to preside because of the noble work that was being carried on amongst the young . He had been doing what he could in the Christian Church and the Sunday School for over 50 years and his sympathy and anxiety to help were as great as ever they were . The pro- gramme was as follows : -Duet , Violet Morris and Maggie Higgins ; recitation , " Golden Keys , " Edith Williams ; recitation , " Never Trouble , " Nancy Wilkes ; recitation , " Our Shepherd , " Georgie Perkins ; recitation , " Downy Chicks , " Beatrice McEwan ; recitation , " The Rose , " Stella Hancox ; recitation , " The Secret Prayer , " Nellie Higgins ; collection piece , Dorothea Pinches ; recitation " The Good Die Young , " Elsie Cowles ; recitation , " Billie Boy , " Sydney Perkins ; recitation , " Work while you may , " Milborough Philpots ; hymn , by the little ones ; recitation , " Daddy's Home on Leave , " Doris Perkins ; recitation , " Missing , ' Harvey Kimbery ; recitation , " Six Keeps , " Katie Higgins ; recitation , " Child's Wisdom , " Gladys Williams ; recitation . " A Soldier's Parting , " Maggie Higgins . There was a crowded congregation in the even- ing when a helpful gathering took place . In the course of the service the children in addition to the hymns were responsible for the following items : Recitation , Thy Neighbour , " Ernest Davies : " I always go to Jesus , " Dorothea Pinches ; " Little Nellie's Morning Prayer , " Annie McEwan ; solo , " Little deeds for Jesus , " Freddy Bayley . The collections , which were for the Sunday School Funds , wer : liberally contributed to . CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL . In con.section with the above Sunday School n flower service took place on Sunday afternoon . Gifts of flowers were brought for the Leominster Cottage Hospital and the children also contributed a nice basket of eggs which were sent to the National Egg Collection for the Wounded , among those bringing gifts being the Mayor's little grand - daughter , Phyllis Bartlett . Mr. A. Moyle , Superintendent , occupied the chair , and Mr. Robottom delivered an address . The children , who had been trained by Mrs. Alfred Hammond , gave a programme of recitations and songs . Miss Ham- mond pres.ded at the organ . The collection was in aid of the Sunday School . LEOMINSTER ALLOTMENT HOLDERS ' GOOD WORK . The allotment movement as a means of supple- menting the home production of food has only been in existence , two years and so familiar has it become that there is some danger of its great importance in the national economy being forgot- ten . The war , however , is not yet over and sovereign's worth of food that every can be grown in this country directly assists the cause of the Allies in this great struggle . The patriotic and successful endeavours of the Leominster plot- holders is therefore worthy of recognition . Not only are the numerous plots on the Stockton Road site fully cropped , but the Caswell Fields , repre- senting an additional 60 allotments , are now dis- playing ample results for the labour and money that have been expended on their cultivation As in other years , the staple is that of СТОР potatoes . The wisdom of obtaining a change of seed has fortunately been widely recognised and the part played by the Town Council in distribut ing of good quality has contributed potatoes to the promise of an excellent crop . The danger of disease began to loom somewhat largely as a result of the very wet weather recently ex- perienced , but the return of the sun finds the haulm still healthy and the more luxuriant for With a continuation the welcome moisture . the present brilliant weather the crops should be heavy and well ripened . MARKETS . CATTLE . of Worcester , Monday . - Smaller number of fat cattle and sheep at graded prices . Fair entry of cows and calves , with better trade , from £ 26 to £ 49 10s .; in - calvers in keen demand , from £ 31 10s . to £ 55 10s . Bunches of Hereford yearling bullocks realised from £ 15 78. 6d . to £ 25 12s . 6d .; large entry of rearing calves , with better demand , from 35s . to £ 7 28. Small entry of store sheep , with firm trade , lambs making up to 47s . , breeding ewes 61s . , store lambs 61s .. ewes and lambs 768. per couple . Small entry of pigs with fair trade . FUNERAL AT EYE . We regret to record the death , which occurred at Bank Villa , Luston , on Saturday , of Mr. George Clifton Ludwick , son of Mr. and Mrs. William- By his untimely death Ludwick . at the early age of 23 the promise of the continuance of a brilliant career has been broken . Mr. Ludwick was for seven years a pupil at Lucton School , where he displayed abilities far above the aver- age . At the age of 17 he went to South Africa , and at Capetown University studied with a view to , entering the legal profession . His university career was most successful and in spite of his youth he took his B.A. and L.L.B. degrees . His abbilities were so marked that he was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship of considerable value tenable In at Oxford University for a period of years . the ordinary course he should have come to Eng- FACTORY TALKS . No. 42 . RESURRECTION OF THE WOODEN PIP . SOFT FRUIT ORDER . The Soft Fruit Prices Order fixes the Price of Fruit , and no grower must selb at a price in excess of these figures . Should they be growers of lewt . or more they must further satisfy themselves that the Fruit reaches a licensed Jam Manufacturer . Retailers must also buy at controlled price , and may re - sell lots of 5 lbs . and less at higher rates . It has come to our knowledge that the Order is being evaded on a large scale , and the object of the Ministry of Food , in framing the Order so that the bulk of the Fruit should be made into Jam , is being defeated . Those who believe with the Government that preservation for winter use is better than consuming our supplies now , should immediately communicate with the Local Executive Officer of the Food Control Committee , giving him authentic data when they come across irregularities . FRUIT JUICE AND WOODEN PIPS IN JAM . The former was fully We hear that these matters were raised this week at a meeting of Local Workers . gone into in Factory Talk No. 19 , and the Wooden Pip hoax in Talk No 5 , co we need not waste time traversing the same ground again . If , however , there is any doubt in the minds of organised Labour that Jam is not made in a cleanly and honest manner at our Factory , it would be an easy matter to question any of our 200 employees , some of whom are Trade Unionists . It is a most interesting thing how suspicion seems to hover around the work of a Jam Factory , despite all that has been done to dispel it . Speaking for ourselves , we have repeatedly invited inspection , and we suggest to the Workers Organization , who are interesting themselves in the matter , that they appoint a deputation and ask to be allowed to visit and thoroughly , investigate the whole of the working of the three local Jam Factories , For ourselves , we shall be only too pleased for a responsible deputation to explore our Factory in quest of the Wooden Pipe ; to find out all about processes of manufacture ; to enquire into rafes of pay , working conditions and hours of labour - providing they agree to furnish us with a written report of their observations , criticisms , and suggestions . FRUIT COLLECTION . Our scheme , which is being watched with keen interest by the Government , is slowly maturing , and several more Receiving Stations have been arranged this week , full particulars of which will be found elsewhere . The object of the scheme is to provide transport and a market for all Fruits , so that none be Even if all usual Fruit wasted . This is more than ever necessary in a scarce season such as the present . is gathered there will be a big shortage of Jam , which is now recognised as a food of vital importance . AUGMENTATION . Owing to the shortage , the Government are considering ways and means by which supplies may be increased , including the following : - ( 1 ) Prohibition of Cider making on Farms . ( 2 ) Reservation of the bulk of Cider Apples for Jam making . ( 3 ) Prevention of Jam and reserved Cider Apples being sold for any other purpose than Jam making . ( 4 ) Utilization of Elderberries and Wimberries for Jam . ( 5 ) Gathering of the whole of the Blackberry Crop with prospective assistance by parties of school children . CONTROLLED PRICES . We understand that Plums , Apples and Blackberries for Jam making will be controlled in price , and . with these , the same as Soft Fruits , we shall be pleased to maximum Government prices , provide empties , and wherever possible , collection . pay Fruit for Jam Making ( under Licence from Ministry of Food ) . COLLECTION ORGANISED BY SCHEME HEREFORDSHIRE FRUIT COMPANY under the direction of the Horticultural Sub - Committee OF THE Herefordshire War Agricultural Executive Committee . List of RECEIVING STATIONS from which Motor Lorries COLLECT FRUIT regularly each week : - MONDAYS . - North Herefordshire District . BRIMFIELD LUDLOW BROMFIELD LEINTWARDINE WIGMORE MORTIMER'S CROSS CROFT LUSTON LEOMINSTER MR . PRICE BARNES'S SHOP . PARISH ROOM , LUDFORD . ESTATE OFFICE . MR . FAIRBANKS ' GARAGE . SHOP ADJOINING " COMPASSES " INN . THE INN . COCK GATE . MRS . CAMPBELL'S SHOP . MR . F. JONES , BROAD STREET . land to continue his studies , but as in so many WEDNESDAYS . - Kington and West Hereford- cases , the war intervened and when he arrived in this country in October , 1916 , it was with the South African Medical Corps , which he joined as a student , the arrangement being that he should take up residence at Oxford at the termination of hostilities . Holding the rank of Junior Assis- tant Surgeon he was engaged for some time in transport Inedical work on hospital ships from France . He was behind the firing line on the Western front last August when he was taken seriously ill with pneumonia . He was treated for the after effects of his illness at a sanatorium and was finally discharged , coming to his home in March of this year . In spite of every care , he failed to rally and passed away as stated . The deepest sympathy is felt with the bereaved parents in the loss of a son for whom the future ap- peared to hold such brilliant prospects . The funeral took place on Tuesday at Eye Parish Church . An impressive ceremony was con- ducted by the Rev. W. G. Buckle . The coffin was carried into the beautiful old church wrapped in a suitable flag , and on it were placed the de- ceased's cap and a number of beautiful wreaths . A touching service opened with the hymn " Soldiers who are Christ's below . " The 23rd Psalm was chanted and the hymn " On the resurrection morning " was sung . Mrs. Buckle presided at the organ . The burial service in the church and at the graveside was read by the Rev. W. G. Buckle . The family mourners were : Mr. and Mrs. William Ludwick ( father and mother ) , Miss Christine Ludwick ( sister ) , Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Ludwick ( brother and sister - in - law ) , Miss Emme- line Ludwick ( sister ) , Mr. Charles Ludwick ( brother ) , Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ludwick , Leo- minster ( grand parents ) , Miss Ludwick , Leomin- ster ( aunt ) . Mrs. Among others present were : Stokes ( Eyecote ) , Mr. J. Saer ( Nordan ) , Mrs. Porter , Mr. J. T. Antill , Mrs. Spencer ( Eyton ) , the Misses Nott ( Oaker ) , Nurse Rees , Mrs. Fran- cis . The bearers were : Mr. R. Francis , Mr. W. H. Lane , Mr. Ambrose Taylor and Mr. Thomas Taylor . There was a profusion of floral tributes , which were sent as follows : Dad and Mother ; Daisy , Emmie and Charlie ; Leslie , Jean and Baby ; Grandmother and Auntie ( Nottingham ) ; From his Grandparents , 103 , Bridge Street ; Aunt Sessions . and Annie ( Leominster ) ; Mrs. Stokes , the Misses Saer Stokes and Mrs. Padfield ; Mr. and Mrs. ( Springfield ) ; All at Lustonbury ; An old friend , A.P .; Mr. and Mrs. R. Francis , Mrs. Hooper , Mr. and Mrs. T. Taylor and Ambrose ; Mrs Gib- bons ( Euston ) ; Mr. and Mrs. Nott and family . ( Oaker ) ; Evelyn Rees ; Mrs. Dale and family ; Mrs. Taylor ( Brockmanton ) ; Mrs. Goodwin and family . The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs . Watkins and Sons , Leominster . HEREFORD . CHARGED TOO MUCH FOR JAM . - For selling strawberry jam at 2s . 2d . per 2lb . pot , when the fixed price was 2s . old . , Mr. Sidney Wright , rep . resenting the Herefordshire Fruit Company , and his mother , Mrs. E. Wright , confectioner , Wide- marsh Street , Hereford , were each fined £ 15 and costs at Hereford on Monday . At the same Court , Mr. H. R. Rogers , sen . , and Mr. H. R. Rogers , jun . , High Town , were fined £ 2 each for selling strawberry jam at 25. 4d . per 2lb . pot . In this case defendants said they were misled by Messrs . Wright . LUDLOW . OTTER HUNTING . - On Monday a meet of the Otter Hounds took place onl the River Corve . There was a good attendance . The hounds drew up stream from Corve Bridge and came a drag . upon After a time they lost scent and went farther the up stream and found and after a good hunt of hours they killed a bitch otter 130 lbs . Refreshments were provided at Felton by Mr. E. H. Winder . company then went on up to Culmington , but drew blank and the hounds were called off after a pleasant day's sport ... The RICK FIRE - Shortly after 10 o'clock on Monday night a fire was discovered in the rick yard of Mr. E. H. Winder , Felton . The fire was discov- ered by the waggoner . It was a large rick con- taining between 20 and 30 tons of new hay . The rick was at the end of a French barn and adjoin- ing a building and a rick of hay . The alarm was given and soon there were a good number of helpers , incnding solliers . The Ludlow Fire Brigade was called and quickly responded , but no horses were available and it was decided to drag the engine to the fire , but after a start had been mide the horses arrived and the engine was soon oa the scene . The rick was found to be burning all round . The brigade soon got to work , there being plenty of water , which was pumped from day Tuesday . The rick was cut , but little was the Corve . The Brigade , worked all night and all saved . The cause of the fire is said to be from overheating . MOSQUITOES AND DISEASE . CREDENHILL BRINSOP NORTON CANON SARNESFIELD LYONSHALL KINGTON EARDISLEY KINNERSLEY WEOBLEY DILWYN CANON PYON shire District . THE SCHOOLS . THE VICARAGE . GREEN FARM . * MRS . WALKER , BATCH COTTAGE . CHURCH HOUSE . CENTRE MARKET HALL . MALL HOUSE . THE RECTORY . MR . ANDERSON'S SHOP , BROAD ST . THE SCHOOLS . PARISH HALL . Receiving Time , 6 to 8.30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS . - Ross District . ST . WEONARDS GARWAY LLANGARRON GLEWSTONE GOODRICH PENCRAIG SELLACK KING'S CAPLE HOARWITHY & BALLINGHAM HAREWOOD END HENTLAND PETERSTOW BRIDSTOW PARISH ROOM . BROAD OAK CROSS ROADS . EMPTY COTTAGE AT BAKER'S TUMP . MRS . WEBB'S . READING ROOM . LADY WILSON'S . PICT'S CROSS . OLD SCHOOLS . THE HARP INN . THE INN . NEW INN . THE SCHOOLS . PARISH ROOM . THURSDAYS . - The Frome Valley District , LUGWARDINE WITHINGTON TARRINGTON DORMINGTON FROME STOKE EDITH FOWNHOPE HAMPTON BISHOP PARISH ROOM . MR . CHILD'S BARN . FOLEY ARMS . THE GARDENS . DORMINGTON COURT . MRS . ROWBERRY'S . CLUB ROOM , " GREEN MAN . " THE RECTORY . FRIDAYS . - Ross District . SOLLERS HOPE & BROCKHAMPTON UPPER BUCKENHILL FARM . YATTON UPTON BISHOP GORSLEY LINTON BROMSASH HOM -... BISHOPSWOOD WALFORD PONTSHILL THE LEA WESTON - UNDER - PENYARD MRS . HALL'S . DAIRY , OLD GORE . CROW HILL PARISH ROOM . POST OFFICE . EMPTY SHOP . POST OFFICE . HOM GREEN MISSION ROOM . THE VICARAGE . BROOK HOUSE .. MRS . ROBERTS'S COTTAGE . CASTLE END . THE FORGE . SPECIAL RECEIVING LEOMINSTER BODENHAM BUILTH KNIGHTON MARDEN PEMBRIDGE PETERCHURCH PONTRILAS PRESTEIGN STATIONS . Mr. F. JONES , Broad Street . THE VICARAGE MR . W. JONES . OUTBUILDINGS . MR . W. POWELL , Central Wales Hotel . THE IRON ROOM . MR . J. BRIDGES . MR . LANE'S STORES . THE MARKET . MR . W. T. WILLIAMS . For information respecting Motor Lorry arrangements apply to : - Mr. F. BEECHER , Herefordshire Fruit Co. , HEREFORD . ( For North Herefordshire Districts ) . MAXIMUM BLACK CURRANTS Mr. H. W. GODDARD , Herefordshire Fruit Co. , ROSS . ( For South Herefordshire Districts ) . GOVERNMENT PRICES PAID FOR ALL FRUIT , AS FOLLOWS : - 61d . per lb. GOOSEBERRIES Ditto if clean strigged , extra d . per lb. RASPBERRIES The mosquito is growing more and more common RED CURRANTS 34d . per 1b . Ludlow , Monday , General Market . - Fowls , 10s . The mosquito is not only a nuisance in itself but is Malaria and other WHITE CURRANTS to 13s . per couple ; chickens , 10s . to 138. per couple ; dressed chickens , 125. to 155. per couple ; also a fertile carrier of disease . 3d . per lb. LOGANBERRIES ducks ,, 135. to 16s . per couple ; rabbits , 3s . to 35. deadly diseases have been proved to be carried by Prices of PLUMS , DAMSONS , BLACKBERRIES , ELDERBERRIES , 6d . per couple ; butter , 2s . 2 d . to 2s . 5d . per lb .; mosquitoes . The war conditions make the menace of other JAM FRUITS will be announced later . hen eggs , 4 each ; duck eggs , 4ld . each ; pigeons , the mosquito particularly serious this year . The recent 25. per couple ; new potatoes , 2d . per lb. cab- bages , 28. per dozen ; broad beans , 3d . per 1b .; epidemic of Spanish Flu " has been traced entirely to green peas , 5d . per lb .; tomatoes , Is . 2d . to 1s . 4d . mosquitoes . 3d . per lb. 43d . per lb. 43d . per lb. APPLES and entirely to Any Quantity Taken . Cash Paid on Delivery per lb .; raspberries , 6d . per 1b .; mushrooms , 1s . Messrs . Lawson & Co. ( Bristol ) , Ltd. , St. Philip's , to IS . 6d . per lb .; gooseberries , 4d . per lb .; peaches , 3d . to 4d . each ; plums , 25. Der lb. Bristol , have issued an excellent little book telling in rhubarb , 2d . per bundle ; lettuce , 6d . per dozen ; young onions . 2d . per bunch ; carrots , parsnips , turnips , 3d . per lb .; onions , 7d . per 1b . Ludlow , Monday , Corn . - Prices unaltered . Busi- ness slow . TWO WORCESTER DEANERY HUTS : The Church Army has received from the Dean- ery of Worcester- £ 1,025 IS . collected in various ways by the organisation of the Vicar of Holy Trinity , Worcester , the Hon . Ruri - Decanal Secre- tary for the Church Army for that district , for two " Worcester " Huts , with the plea that one may be erected in Italy , where a Worcestershire Regiment is serving . simple language the story of the mosquito and how the mosquito can be exterminated from our midst . Our readers by mentioning this journal can have a copy sent post free on request . Cheney's Eczema Salve ANTISEPTIC . HEALING . For all kinds of Sores and Irritable Conditions of the Skin . PRICE 1/3 , Postage 3d .; SAMPLE BOX , 9d . , Postage 2d CHENEY , CHEMIST , LEOMINSTER . Herefordshire Fruit Fruit Co. , Mansion House , Hereford . Branch Factory : THE CROFTS , ROSS . Hereford Fruit Receiving Warehouse : WEST STREET Drawing & Dining - room SUITES , In SOLID OAK and WALNUT , UPHOLSTERED in VELVET , TAPESTRIES and LEATHER . Bedroom Suites , In SOLID OAK , SATIN , WALNUT , MAHOGANY , & c . John Holmes , Corn Square ONLY , LEOMINSTER . LLOYDS BANK LIMITED . IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS . all The Directors of Lloyds Bank Limited announce that , having received the sanction of H.M. Treasury , they have agreed ( subject to confirmation ) with the Board of the & Capital Counties Bank , 1 , imited , for the amalgamation of the two Banks . The Capital & Counties Bank , Limited , has l'aid up Capital 1,750,000 , Reserves and Carry Forward had 1,150,000 , Deposits £ 60,000,000 , and has honoured history since its establishment . in 1834 . Its acquisition to Lloyds Bank gives . 473 new Branches , 259 of them in new territory , and to the customers of the Capital & Counties Bank 668 of Lloyds Bank offices where the Capital & Coun- ties Bank have not hitherto been represented in this country , and all the further facilities over- seas . With a view to facilitating business between LADIES ' TRENCH COAT , England and Scotland , and placing many advan Lined Plaid - made for Hard Service , as sketch 70 / - A Good Selection of LADIES ' RAINCOATS , In other Styles , all bought before the big advance in prices , therefore much better value than can be offered when present Stock is sold . It will pay you to call and secure a Coat from our present stock . LADIES ' BURBERRY'S , From 73/6 . R.E.Scudamore TAILOR , & c Old Post Office , LEOMINSTER War Dept .: Registered Tailor for Officers ' Uniforms . 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 . HEREFORDSHIRE DISTRICT WAGES COMMITTEE . To the Editor of the Kington Times . Sir , I have been requested to clear up a few points which are not fully understood by many engaged in agriculture . From July 22nd all agricultural male workers of 18 years and upwards are entitled to be paid 318. per week of 56 hours ' work in one week of six days in summer , and 48 hours ' work in win- ter . These hours must be completed in one week , before overtime can be counted . All hours worked in excess of these hours per week will be over- time , and all hours worked on Sunday will be overtime . The rates for overtime have not yet . been fixed , but they are generally throughout the country 8d . per hour for week days and 1od . per hour for Sundays , and it is probable that they will be so fixed for Herefordshire . These Fours of work shall not include meal times , but shall include any time during which , by reason of weather conditions , an employer has prevented from working , a workman who present at the place of employment , and ready to work . was The minimum rates of wages are legally opera- tive only from the date on which they come into force , but as stated elsewhere in this paper , the Herefordshire District Wages Committee have unanimously recommended that this minimum rate of wages should be paid as from April 1st last , and for reasons therein stated . I should like to emphasise this recommendation , as it is usual when employers and workers are negotiating to- gether , that a date is generally agreed as to when the increase should commence , and this date agreed upon by the District Wages Committee was April 1st . In this case the arrears are spread over sixteen weeks , and in any event cannot amount to much and in my opinion they are a matter for arrangement between employer and worker , as perhaps a correct account of the time worked has not been kept by either party . The Permit of Exemption will apply in these cases also . From these wages can be deducted the rent of a cottage , milk and potatoes , and also lodging ,. food and drink ( not being intoxicating ) . These benefits must be decided by a Sub - Committee . Any payment in cash such as beer money or cider money may be counted as part of , wages , but if beer or cider is given it must be regarded as an addition to the minimum wage . It is hoped that the Sub - Committees will sit at the chief town in each Rural District immediately after the 7th of August to consider Permits of Exemption and other matters . Applications for the forms should be sent in to the Secretary , 132 , Widemarsh Street , Hereford , and they will be supplied as soon as received from London , and they must then be filled in and re- turned to he Secretary , but the names of the men for whom exemption is claimed through not being able bodied , should be sent in at once . Now that the minimum rate of wages has been fixed , any agreement for the payment or accep- tance of wages at less than the minimum rate is void , and payment of wages at less than the mini- mum rate renders the employer liable to a fine of not more than £ 20 , and to a fine not exceeding £ 1 for each day on which the offence con- tinued after conviction therefor , unless he proves that he did rot know , and could not with reason- able diligence have ascertained , that the wages paid were at a rate less than the minimum rate . Soldiers employed in agriculture , under the at- rangements made between the War Office , and the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries , also Land Volunteers , persons . exempt from Mjlitary Service , Old Age Pensioners , interned civilian prisoners , conscientious objectors , and aliens come within the scope of the minimum rates of wages , and of course are subject to the Permit of Exemption if affected by any mental or other infirmity , or physical injury which renders them incapable of earning the minimum time rate applicable . Yours truly , J. C. MACKAY , 132 , Widemarsh Street , Hereford , 24th July , 1918 . Chairman . HEREFORD OBJECTOR'S FATHER . FINED £ 10 FOR REFUSING INFORMATION . At the Hereford City Police Court , on Thursday , George Powell , 39 , Westfalling - street , Hereford , was fined £ 10 for declining to comply with an order made by the military authorities to furnish information as to the address of his son , Stanley . George Powell , described as a deserter and a con- scientious objector , employed under the Home Office . Defendant admitted that his son was in Man- General chester , letters being addressed to the Post Office , Manchester . His son , he said , had been living like a hunted man . He was not aware he had left the Home Office work , or that he was a deserter until he the letter from the military authorities . saw ' Ware ' Boot tages , home and foreign , at the disposal of both Banks ' customers and others , an arrangement has . been entered into by the respective Boards for a union of interests with The National Bank of Scotland Limited , by way of a purchase of its shares . The National Bank of Scotland Limited was established nearly 100 years ago , and has 124 Branches , including Edinburgh , Glasgow and the principal cities and places in Scotland , and office in London . It has Paid up Capital £ 1,000,000 , Reserve and Carry Forward £ 863,000 and Deposits £ 29,000,000 . an The Directors of Lloyds Bank further announce that they have entered into arrangements with a view to the extension of facilities for British Overseas Trade , by a similar union of interests with The London & River Plate Bank , Limited . Head Office , London , with 30 Branches , including Buenos Ayres , Bahia Blanca and elsewhere in Argentina ; Monte Video ; Rio de Janeiro , Sao Paulo , Bahia and elsewhere in Brazil ; Valparaiso and Santiago ; and Paris and New York . Its Paid up Capital is £ 1,800,000 , Reserve and Carry Forward £ 2,293,000 and Deposits £ 25,000,000 . In view of the future of British home and over- seas trades and their close interdependence , the Directors of Lloyds Bank believe that the arrange- ments they are now announcing will commend themselves to the business community as being in the general interests of the industry and com- merce of the country . N.S.P.C.C , AND CHILD NEGLECT . The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children investigated 3,183 complaints of neglect and cruelty in England , Wales and Ire- land during the month of June . Of the 3,109 com- pleted cases 3,028 were found true , affecting the welfare of 8,859 children and involving 3,751 offen- ders . Warnings were issued in 2,787 cases , 84 were prosecuted ( resulting in 81 convictions ) and 157 were dealt with by transfer or in other ways .. From its foundation in 1884 the Society has dealt with 996,270 complaints involving 2,804,405 children . In the Hereford and County Branch during the same month 8 cases were dealt with , affecting 21- children . The local office of the Society is situ- ated at Stratford , Ledbury Road , Hereford . LUDLOW . COUNTY POLICE COURT . Monday , before Sir W. St. A. Rouse Boughton , Bart . , and Messrs . Robert Marston and E. T. Evans . CASE . - Charles Bloom , Cleeton Marys , was fined 78. for not sending his daughter Doris to school on June 26th .. SCHOOL ILLEGAL FISHING . - Alfred Herbert Minton , 7 , Waterside , Ludlow , was fined 7s . 6d . for ilegally fishing in the River Teme without permission on the 20th of June where the Ludlow Fishing Club had the right of fishing at the parish of Ludford . Mr. Mahan appeared for the water bailiff and incidentally as Secretary of the Ludford Fishing Club . He stated that the man was seen by the He understood that bailiff fishing in the Teme . the man had been in the Army . They did not ask for the full penalty , but they wished people to know they could not go and fish where they liked - Edward Good , water bailiff , gave evidence . MEN WANTED FOR THE HARVEST . There are at the present time à considerable who are em- number of men over military age , ployed in keeping in order lawns and pleasure grounds It is important that such work should be reduced- to a minimum in order to allow the men to assist in agriculture up to the end of the harvest . The Ministry of National Service is of opinion that the work in which they are engaged is not at the present time of national importance and that they would be , as they possess some agricul- tural knowledge , better employed in helping the harvest . It is hoped that the employers , having regard to the food position and the orisis through which the country is passing , will do all in their power to release such men for the harvest ? The FARMERS ' UNION PRESIDENT . " Agricultural Gazette " has been interview ing Mr. E. M. Nunneley , the President of the National Farmers ' Union , the membership of which is now 50,000 . On the subject of wages and prices , he stated that he had worked out the matter very carefully years ago , and found that even with wages at 125. to 14s . a week it was im- possible to grow wheat at a profit at jos . a quar ter or less ; but that àt those wages , when it rose above 30s . , there was a possible profit . If wages are to continue at their present figure , the only way of meeting the case , it seemed to him , woul be for the Government to take over the . farmers ' wheat at the price guaranteed . The price of bread would then be regulated by the price of the foreign supply , which , he believed , would fall rapidly after the war . Landlords must be pre- vented from raising rents by legislation . SCHOOLBOY LABOUR . The Food Production Department reports a fairly general use by farmers in most counties of the National Service scheme for the employment of public school and secondary school boys on the land during their holidays . Camps so far established include nearly 600 boys in Wiltshire , about 200 in Oxfordshire , 100 in Buckinghamshire , and a slightly smaller number in Berkshire . It is probable that the numbers will be exceeded in these and other counties as further schemes The camps open on August 1st . are matured . WOMEN FOR THRESHING . In Warwickshire it has been decided to utilise women in the threshing gangs . Six women , comprising one forewoman and five workers , with three skilled men , will form the gang ; and it is probable that something like 50 such gangs will be formed for the county . DANES ON ENGLISH FARMS . A number of Danes are now working on English farms under a scheme of the Food Production Depart- ment . A well - known Worcestershire farmer , bearing testimony to their efficiency , says that the only drawback he found to their employment was that he could only speak to them by signs and wonders . 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