The Kington Times - August 1918
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Kington Times 17th August 1918 - Page 3
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| Date | 17/08/1918 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 17th August 1918 |
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We can- In one carrot . look ahead to ion against the be making ar- done so - for for the win- had experience , in the leaflet , Garden , " a niew this season by an be obtained . the Ministry of ving peas will ntil three parts SE it a sieve . ater , then pour put them into Boil up some good pinch of water is quite well - washed rub- ops on loosely . hem and stand em on a board the direct heat Thfee parts hoil for about cool , take them and store in a DOVER . thanks sent to is country there he from a little at Mr. Hoover She thanked er and the other therly little soul that in sending he might have was a womanly , ased the Ameri- at at least one arded him not to produce food Sa very human e expense of his FACTORY TALKS . No. 46 . BLACKBERRIES CONTROLLED . THE KINGTON TIMES , AUGUST 17 , 1918 . We understand that the Government have taken over the control of the whole of the Blackberry crop , with a view to retaining the fruit for Jam Making . We wired the District Food Commissioner , asking what was the maximum price that we were at liberty to pay to pickers , and he replied , " Three - pence per pound . " At the moment we are without details , but the question of price is quite clear and definite . The pickers will therefore be paid 3d . per lb. from this date , and we will publish full details as soon as they come to hand . The Government's intentions in the matter of price control are so strict that they have instructed us not to . proceed with our suggested prize scheme for Blackberry Picking , even a bonus to hospitals or similar institutions being regarded as breaking the Order . CROPPING HEDGES . We have a letter from the Food Production Department that this matter has been referred to the Controller of Organisation of the Department . But whether an Order is made or not , we hope Farmers will abstain from cropping the hedges until both the Blackberry and Elderberry crops are gathered . APPLES . We expect We have official information that an Order is expected controlling , the picking of apples . this will include the prohibition of the marketing of immature fruit , which has been going on to a consider- able extent , and which obviously is not in the national interest . ELDERBERRIES . The time will shortly be approaching when this hitherto neglected fruit will be ready for gathering , and so , we are taking this opportunity of giving a little , preliminary information on the subject , as follows : -The price we expect to be about 2d . per lb. , except the Government should fix the price . The date of com- mencing to pick we will announce later , but in any case it must not be until the berries are quite ripe . will give particulars in good time as to the method of gathering . THE MOTOR COLLECTION SCHEME . We Will be continued as usual , with the exception of the Monday's journey which has been revised , and the route in future will be as follows : -Burghill , Knapton , Eardisland , Kingsland , Shobdon , Combe , Kinsham , Lingen , Leintwardine , Wigmore , Mortimer's Cross , Croft , Luston , Leominster . Depots have not yet been arranged at all the places mentioned , and we will announce the addresses of , the new depots later . We are prepared to arrange for the lorry to call at other suitable points on the route if required . LEOMINSTER AGENT . - Mr . F. JONES , Broad Street . Vegetables can only be accepted on the day the Motor Lorry calls , i.c. Mondays , but Jam Fruits are received at the Leominster depot throughout the week , although delivery on Mondays is preferred . There is no alteration to announce in the price of Fruit . The prices per lb. of the Controlled varieties of Plums are : -Pershore and Gisbourne , 34d .; Blaisdon , Bush and Mogul , 44d . Herefordshire Fruit Co. , Mansion House , Hereford . The Mansion House , Hereford . CORRESPONDENCE . THE RED CROSS FETE AND CARNIVAL . THE MAYOR'S THANKS . To the Editor of the Kington Times . help Sir , I again seek the of your valuable paper to express in as far reaching a manner as possible my heartfelt thanks to the many ladies- and gentlemen who assisted in every possible way to make the Red Cross Fete and Sale the un- paralleled success it was . J shall always look back upon the support accorded me with feelings of pride and pleasure . I dare not individualise , but I must say that Mr. T. H. Edward's suggestion that we should have a Fete and Carnival was a very happy one and how gratifying it must be to him , as it is to all of us , that it and the Sale should have been so well supported by the public in the attendance , gifts and purchasers . filled with enthusiasm . Every one seemed to be . What can I say to the ladies who so unselfishly undertook the collection for and serving the tea ? Theirs was a hard task , but it was undertaken and carried out just in that same brilliant spirit and in a manner that deserves the highest praise and thanks . The ladies undertook in the same dauntless way the collection of the gifts in kind for the sale .. the Those who contributed to the success of the Carnival when must have felt they crowded streets that they had not laboured in real vain and the work of all stands out as a lesson in the cause of humanity . Leominster has coupled indeed cause to be proud of her effort an with the Gold and Silver Collection the represen- tatives of the Red Cross movement in Hereford- Ishire must appreciate the subscription . saw It will take some little time to complete the Financial Statement , but it , may safely be said that £ 1,000 was reached and will be at the dis- posal of the Red Cross Funds . The happy band of workers relieved me of all anxieties and made my work a real pleasure and that they have now the advantage of knowing by those never be forgotten . their work will heroic men who are standing in the breach and protecting our shores and the brave women who attend to their wants . Yours , etc .. August 15th , 1918 . J. B. DOWDING , Mayor . RED CROSS CARNIVAL & FETE . To the Editor of the Kington Times . Dear Sir , -May we , on behalf of the Committee , express in your columns our thanks to those who so kindly helped to carry out the arrangements in connection with this effort to raise funds for the Red Cross Society ? We have endeavoured to do this as far as pos- sible by personal letters , but we are that conscious many who deserve the Committee's thanks may have been overlooked . We do not think that any acknowledgment has , been made to those willing workers who acted ' as honorary ticket - stewards , cashiers , clerks , por- ters , etc. They had a very hard day's work , and materially assisted in raising the substantial sum that was realised . we may Where so many have given their services it is almost impossible to make individual acknowledg- therefore We hope that be ment . from doing so , but that all concerned excused will be assured that the Committee most grate- fully appreciates their kind help and co - operation , and will feel that the result has justified their splendid effort . Leominster , Yours faithfully , T. H. EDWARDS , T. A. BROOK , August 12th , 1918 . Hon . Secretaries . NATIONAL UNION OF RAILWAYMEN ORPHANS ' FUND . me To the Editor of the Kington Times . Sir , The members of the above Society propose to parade and attend Divine Service at the Priory Church on Sunday next , the 18th of August , for the purpose of helping the Orphans ' Fund . I the have been asked to invite the members of Corporation , Officials and the public to meet at the Town Hall at 2.30 p.m. in order that we may accompany them . May I remind my ranks at home have been thinned to supply em- ployees for the railways so essential on the many battle fronts ; others have gone to help to fill some of the many gaps in the trenches and made the great sacrifice and therefore the number of Orphans is greatly increased . fellow townsmen that their I extend a very hearty invitation to the mein- bers of the Corporation , Officials , public bodies , and the public generally to attend this gathering and by so doing show their sympathy with this deserving cause . No invitation except this letter will be issued and the cause should command a good attendance . Yours , etc. , J. B. , DOWDING , Mayor . August 14th , 1918 . P.S. - Those meeting at the Town Hall are not asked to parade , but merely to proceed to the church and return . LEOMINSTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL FREE PLACE EXAMINATION . To the Editor of the Kington Times . Sir , -As Headmaster of the British School may I be allowed to remove the impression that the British School has a special class in preparation for this examination . This is not so , only the ordinary curriculum of the School time table be- ing followed . The scheme of work is such , that if diligently and attentively followed no extra attention is necessary . Again , any special pre- violation of the Board paration would be a of Education regulations , an injustice to neighbour- unprofessional action son ing teachers , and an my part to allow it . I believe some Education Authorities disqualify candidates known to have received special instruction . True , I am the author of a Guide to the County Minor Scholarships Examination , but that book has not been in use in my School , and while great credit is due to Mir . Firth for his " out of School " interest in the children , he will , I am sure , be the first to admit that the junior members of the Staff , through whose classes all the successful pupils have pass , are entitled , apart from the native talent of these pupils , to some little credit for their " in - school " work , the combined resuit of which has produced so creditable a result . Fortunately , and none too soon , the new Educa- tion Act is designed to ensure that , if not all , at least the majority of those elementary scholars who are likely to benefit by higher education will receive it , as their right . Thanking you for the favour of your columns , I am , Sir , Yours faithfully , HERB . G. HANKINSON , Leominster , CADETS 15/8/18 . EARDISLAND , Burton Sid . Wright . LEOMINSTER COUNTY POLICE COURT . Thursday , before Mr. T. D. Burlton . David Richards , late of Lower Kimbolton , labourer , was brought up in custody charged that on August 10th at Lower Kimbolton Farm , he did feloniously steal , take and carry away one pair of cord breeches , one pair of brown socks , one purse and 5d . in money , together of the value of 10s . , the property of Frederick Griffiths , Superintendent Rooke stated that the boy ap- plied for work to Mr. Powell , who put him on . At 5.30 p.m. on Saturday last he asked for leave to go to Leominster . After he had gone , Griffiths , another employee of Mr. Powell , missed the articles and Mr. Powell gave information to the police on Sunday morning . Witness made en- quiries and caused the prisoner to be arrested at Stanford Bridge , near Worcester , and he was brought to I.cominster from Tenbury on Wednes- day . It was found that he had absconded from -industrial home Sandbatch , at Cheshire , whither he was sent on May 25th , 1915 , from Tenbury for four years for larceny of 2s . from a shop till . He asked that prisoner should be re- manded for one week . AGRICULTURAL CAMP . - At Court , by the kind invitation of Colonel and Mrs. Clowes , there is an agricultural camp of 21 cadets from Marlborough College , formed with the ob- ject of rendering much needed assistance , to far- mers in the district . The boys , who are from 16 . to 18 years of age , are under the charge of two of the masters from the college and they have pleased the farmers very much by the way which they have done their work after being once . instructed , as of course they are not skilled agri- culturists . They work about eight hours per day . and are paid a minimum rate of 4d . per hour . in an Richards was accordingly remanded Thursday next . HEREFORDSHIRE FARMERS ' UNION . until EXECUTIVE MEETING AT LEOMINSTER , Mr. G. W. Firkins , joint Chairman , presided over the monthly meeting of the Executive which was held at the Royal Oak Hotel , Leominster , on Tuesday last . Members present were representa- tive of the Leominster , Hereford , Ross , Bromyard , Kington and Weobley Branches . LEGAL CASES . The report of the last meeting of the Legal Committee ( Hereford section ) stated that eight cases of considerable interest hal been successfully . dealt with . FINANCE AND ORGANISATION . The Secretary reported that 914 subscriptions had come to hand for the current year . and that the total subscription income up to date was £ 418 . Two of the Branches had not yet made any re- A long discussion ensued respecting the turn . need for further organisation and propaganda work , the suggestion from the Ross Branch , that a paid organiser for general propaganda work be appointed , was adopted and referred to the Par- liamentary Organisation Committee . Mr. Leslie Tompson advocated the holding of occasional meet- ings in each parish . Mr. Moreland said the far- mers in his parish did not see the need of such meetings . FARMERS AND HAY CONSUMPTION . Arising out of the minutes of the Secretary of the N.F.U. monthly letter which stated that every license farmer has to obtain a consumer's for hay , which should be obtained before the first of October , it was decided that the Secretary should the obtain all available information respecting matter and advertise same in the local press . EMPLOYERS AND THE WAGES BOARD . Discussing a letter sent to the President of the Board of Agriculture which embodied the views of Employers ' Representatives on the District Wages Committees it was agreed that the employers ' ob- jections to many of the decisions of the Wages Board were well put thereby and that it em- bodied the criticisms sent from the Ross Branch . THE MINIMUM WAGE . After full discussion it was decided that in the statement issued to the press it should be stated . that whereas there was no legal obligation to pay the minimum wage as from April 1st , there was a moral obligation inasmuch as the representatives of the employers agreed to the same in April last Mr. H. Moreland advocated intercourse between the Executives of neighbouring counties by means of invitations to attend the meetings . LAND FOR SOLDIERS . The Committee adopted a resolution in favour of providing land for such soldiers as desired to adopt agriculture as a means of earning a liveli- hood , and who possessed the necessary training , the land to be in this country rather than the Colonies . This resolution emanated from the Kington Branches , as also did another urging that better prices be fixed for grain and stock to com- pensate for the increased cost of labour and the many commodities farmers had to buy . A RUMOUR . A request from the Ross Branch that the Secre- tary of the N.F.U. be asked for information as to the rumour that the Government intended to com- mandeer all produce , including roots and apples , was complied with . The next meeting will be held at Hereford on September 4th . ANOTHER FARM FIRE . BIG BLAZE OF HAY AT NEWTON . as the cause . a We have to report another serious farm fire in the Leominster district . On Tuesday atfernoon about 5 o'clock the fire bell rang to call the brigade to Mr. Herbert Skyrme's farm , Hill House , Newton . The outbreak was discovered at 4.30 p.m. and it says much for the promptitude of all concerned that within an hour the brigade were on the scene . The farm is four miles from the town and the last three quarters of a mile is up a steep and narrow lane . The Fire Brigade , who were commanded by the Captain , Mr. J. Budd , found that about 80 tons of hay , including a little old hay , was well ablaze . The hay was in three bays of a six bay French barn , and the fire was apparently started by overheating , the large quantity of fire leaf grown in the meadows being given In dealing with the fire the water supply proved a great difficulty . On arriving the brigade at once commenced to use the water in pool not far from the buildings , but before night it became exhausted . The engine was then moved to a corner of the hopyard , where a small stream had been stanked . The water had to be pumped a dis- tance of 350 yards up a steep hill . The work proved very tiring and the force of water obtained was poor . It was soon apparent that the hay could not be saved . The brigade played alternately on the blazing mass and on the adjoining buildings , while Mr. Skyrme and several helpers worked at carting the hay into an adjoining field in the hope of saving some of it . The fire was a great danger to the adjoining buildings . The cowhouses are only 7 feet from the barn and adjoining these are the stables , the hop kilns and also in close proximity is the farm residence . The brigade worked splendidly , however , and averted any possi bility of the fire being extended . They continued to work all day Wednesday , and at the time of writing ( Thursday evening ) they had not returned . KINGSLAND . group , CARNIVAL GROUP . - The Kingsland " The Allies , " which was so successful at the Leominster Red Cross Carnival and Fete , had a procession round the village on Wednesday , the night before that event . The village whole turned out to see the exhibition , which as those present at the fete , will know , was a most excel- lent one . Headed by the Boy Scouts Band the village was paraded and a collection was made , realising £ 210s . Miss Sharpe and her allies are to congratulated upon their success , the group being most creditable to the parish . The charac- ters were taken as follows : Britannia , Miss Wall ; France , M. White ; Belgium , R. Lewis ; Italy , Miss Price ; Serbia , Miss D. Williams ; Roumania , C. Price ( Rectory Cottages ) ; Portugal , Miss W. Milli- champ ; America , Miss F. Briley ; Japan , G. Nock ; Russia , Miss Nock ; China , Miss Sharpe ; driver , Miss Jobling . HARVEST . The harvest is now in full swing and favoured by the beautiful weather the corn is be- ing carried without interruption . PRESTEIGN . WEDDING . - On Monday afternoon last an inter- esting wedding took place at the Parish Church , the contracting parties being Pte . J. W. Blackeley , of Liverpool , S.W.R. , and Miss Laura Winifred , second daughter of Staff Sergeant E. A. Walters and Mrs. Walters , of The Well House , Presteign . The ceremony was performed by the Rector , the The bride was given away Rev. H. L. Kewley . in the absence of her father on has GOLDINGS RODGERS , W. E. PROPRIETOR . 19 , West Street , Leominster , EARTHENWARE PANS and CREAM STEANS , Toilet Sets , Jugs , Tea Sets , Fruit Jars in 2lb 3lb & 4lb Sizes TEN For Preserving Fruit without Sugar . COMMANDMENTS . BY SILVER BADGE . " This is a world job ; it is one of those things that Providence gives to a generation to do for the ages , You are not doing these things for yourselves alone , and not even for your children , you are doing one of those things that God chooses a generation to do for the destiny of the world in all ages to come . Therefore He is never in a hurry . " - The Prime Minister . I was born and brought up a Quaker , amongst the strictest of the strict . A Fox and Penn young man , Athee and thou young man ; A go - to - meeting , scripture eating , Peace - at - any - price man . Well , and why not ? I see that fifty boys from one of my old Quaker schools and over a score from another have paid the last price for their convictions , and yet I am able to shake hands with myself , to sit up , look about and use up coupons , and wear the silver badge . I celebrated my fiftieth birthday dinner in the old Pean d'Or Hotel in Bethune , under shell - fire , but another hard winter days . That is in the open finished up my soldering was that poster just why I want a word with you . It Every recruit means quicker peace , " that pulled me into the army . " Peace at any price " meant to me just the same as it meant to so many of my old schoolmates , the last price , though I finally escaped alive . There must be a million of us silver badge men back in England . We have been through it . We have heard the British Lion roar at Ypres , at Vimy , at Messines , or on the Somme , and we know what it all means ; we know the truth of the words used by Mr. Lloyd George at the head of this article . We all enlisted as volunteers , and if we can do nothing more at the front , there is plenty left for us to do at home . I think that these , amongst others , are some of the things we can do to help the old friends we left fighting : - 1 Insist , wherever we go to whoever we meet , on Think of our com- fighting on for absolute victory . rades graves out there . for all time . This war must end war 2. Explain to our miners how the French colliertes are in German hands , and that all the Allies abso- lutely depend on them to keep the steam up , not only for transport by sea and land , but for our own kitchen fires . 3. Discourage all strikes over petty grievances while we are putting in the final blow . 4. Hasten up the munitions output in more , and still more tanks , aeroplanes , ships , guns and ammuni- tion . 5. Cheer on the men who are now being called up , and all war workers . Though the discipline was sometimes irksome we can look back and tell them that it did us good . 6. - Don't grouse . Explain to all food grumblers how we lived and fought for them through those reeking Jam ! Sugar ! shell - holes on hard dog biscuits . Fresh Meat ! Butter ! Bah ! what would the boys out there think of us , safe round our tea tables , turning up our noses at margarine ? 7. Save ! Save every scrap of food brought to us through the ruthless submarines by our brave sailors . Rattle the money box ! Save every penny to support War Bonds and buy War Savings Cer- tificates to provide our fighting men with their pay , the widows and orphans and wounded with their pensions . 8. Speed the plough . Produce ! Produce food to the utmost on every broad acre and on every tiny plot . 9. Subdue the optimists . Keep steady , as the hour We must take hard knocks for victory approaches . yet 10. - Don't be a pessimist . The War cloud has now a silver lining . Every Silver Badge man must help . to lift it . There are " Ten Commandments " for you . No one can keep them or spread them broadcast easier than the man with the Silver Badge , for he knows . [ The above article is appearing to - day and to - morrow in scores of daily papers from Aberdeen to Plymouth . It is written by Capt . Josiah Newman , late of Leomin- ster , Literary Manager of Propaganda at the Ministry of Food , as one of his specials to the million , and we have obtained permission to insert it . - Editor . ] BODENHAM . PARISH COUNCIL - Mr . William Cooke presided over a meeting held at the School on Monday , when Mr. J. E. George , Broadfield Farm , was elected a Parish Councillor in place of Mr. Lang- ley Shuker , resigned . The housing question was considered at the instance of the Medical Officer of Health , and the District Councillors who were present were advised that ( 1 ) there was a need for more working class dwellings in the parish ; ( 2 ) that local authorities should provide houses for roadmen , police and other public servants ; ( 3 ) that pressure should be put upon the owners of cer- tain vacant houses to induce them to let the same for occupation . MONKLAND . men- LOCAL LADY HONOURED Our readers will be interested to know that Miss Muriel Midwinter , formerly of Monkland Vicarage , has been tioned for Home Service . " Miss Midwinter joined the 54th Detachment of the Surrey Red Cross in 1914 , and since the outbreak of war has been nursing at The Hill Hospital , Lower Bourne , Farnham . LUXURY TAX PROPOSALS . LIMIT FOR MEALS AND CLOTHES . The full text of the Report of the Select Com- mittee of the House of Commons on Luxury Duty has been issued as a Parliamentary paper . Following the French example , the Committee have differentiated between articles which should be taxed as luxuries whatever the price paid , and articles which become luxuries only beyond speci- fied prices . The House of Commons has already fixed the amount of the luxury duty at 2d . in the shilling , and the Government scheme is that the tax should be imposed on the whole amount of a purchase . The Committee's terms of reference did not enable them to deal with this point , but had this been permitted , several of their number would have urged that the duty should be payable only on the amount by which the purchase price rises above the dividing line . It is proposed that meals taken in clubs shall be reckoned as luxuries when the charges exceed 2s . 6d . for breakfast , 3s . for luncheon , 1s . for afternoon tea , 4s . for dinner , and 25. for supper . For non - luxury meals at hotels and , restaurants the prices allowed are 6d . higher , except in the case of dinner ( 5s . ) and afternoon tea ( 18. ) . The tax would be payable in the case of clubs where more than 158. a day , or £ 4 10s . a week , is charged for bedroom and meals , and elsewhere where the charge exceeds 17s . 6d . a day or £ 5 a week . The following are examples of the prices above which various articles would become luxuries under the committee's scheme . Men's Clothing . - Boots , £ 2 per pair ; slippers , 12s . 6d .; leather or skin gloves , 8s .; hats , 18s .; handkerchiefs , 12s . a dozen ; suits of clothes , £ 8 8s .; overcoat , £ 775 .; wool or flannel shirt , 15s . Women's Clothing . - Boots , £ 1 158. per pair ; slippers , 10s .; kid gloves , 8s .; cotton gloves , 55 . hat ( trimmed ) , £ 1 15s . ( untrimmed ) 15s ; coat and skirt , or coat frock , £ 7 7S .; gown or dress , £ 5 55 .; cloak , cape , skirt , or waterproof , £ 6 6s .; cotton 178. 6d .; blouse , 10s .; stockings , 7s . 6d . fancy belt or collar , 5s . Children's Clothing . - Costume , frock , coat , or suit ( for children up to 12 years ) , £ 3 ; ages 12 to 17. £ 5 . Furniture , etc. - Bedroom , drawing room , or din- ing room suite , £ 50 ; wardrobe , 25 : bookcase , £ 20 ; desk , 15 ; arm chair , L1o ; rug , L4 ; carpets , I per square yard ; curtains ( lace , muslin , or net ) , £ 2 per pair ; picture frame , Li Ios .; bedstead , 10 ; blankets , £ 4 per pair . China and Pottery - Breakfast or tea service of 42 pieces or more , and dessert service of 18 pieces or more , £ 4 4s . Breakfast or tea service of less than 42 pieces , exceeding the average price , per piece of 25. Dessert service of less than 18 pieces , exceeding the average price , per piece , 55 . Dinner Dinner service of 54 pieces or more , £ 7 . service of less than 54 pieces , exceeding the average price , per piece of 35. Single pieces of china or pottery - Plate , 5s .; cup , saucer , 2s . 6d .; other piece , 10s . Other Articles . - Thoroughbred horse , £ 150 ; horse- drawn vehicle , £ 40 ; bycycle , 15 ; motor - bicycle £ 50 ; dog , £ 5 ;, piano , 40 ; violin , 7 ; firearms , £ 15 ; camera , 158. fountain pen , 10s . 6d .; cigars , 9d . each ; cigarettes , 1s . 11d . per ounce ; tobacco , IS . per ounce ; wine , 5s . per quart bottle ; brandy , 148. per bottle . Exemptions from the tax are recommended- various circumstances . THE COMING ELECTION . instead LIST OF PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES . Worcestershire will henceforth have six of seven members , and Herefordshire two instead of three . At present the candidates who it is . understood , will offer themselves are as follows : Worcester . Sir E. A. Goulding , M.P. ( C. ) , and Mr. R. R. Fairbairn ( I. ) . Dudley . - Sir A. Boscawen , M.P. ( C. ) , Mr. W. M. Howell ( L ) , and Mr. W. B. Steer ( Labour ) . Bewdley Division . - Mr . S. Baldwin , M.P. ( C. ) . Evesham Division . - Com . Eyres - Monsell , M.P. ( C. ) and Mr. W. P. Ellis ( Farmers ) . Kidderminster Division . - Major E. Knight , M.P. In the present scarcity of labour the boys have proved themselves a valuable help . Their services are fully booked up . They are staying until the end of August and their departure will be gener- ally regretted by the farmers of the neighbour- active service , hood . PRISONERS OF WAR FUND . - The parish by Mr. William Layton . She looked charming in a done splendidly in the recent collection organised dress of silk embroidered white voile , and was two Bridesmaids , her sister , Miss by the Weobley District Council on behalf of the The attended by parcels fund . ( C. ) . dress of flowered K.S.L.I. prisoners of war amount collected in Eardisland by Colonel P. I. Ethel Walters , who wore grey hat , and Miss M. Jones , of maslin and a Clowes and Mr. H. I. Harvey was £ 33 16s . 3d . , any parish in Presteign , who wore a dress of blue striped voile . the highest amount collected in The best man was Pte . W. Winpenny , a friend of To this must be added a There were numerous presents . the bridegroom . Remembrance Day of from friends of the parties . CONCERT . - On Thursday evening last a well was held at Corton in aid of There was a good the Weobley district . collection in church on about £ 4 , a total of over £ 37 . The nearest amount attended .concert contri- to this collected by any parish in the Weobley £ 21 . area was Practically everybody . buted . The collectors and the parishioners gener- ally are to be congratulated on the result . the funds of the hospital . programme . Stourbridge Division . - Mr . J. W. Wilson , M.P. ( L. ) , Mr. V. Fisher ( Lab . ) , and Miss MacArthur ( Lab . ) . Hereford Division . - Mr . W. A. S. Hewins , M.P. ( C. ) , Mr. C. T. Pulley , M.P. ( C. ) , Mr. C. W. Parish ( L. ) , and Mr. T. Preece ( Farmers ) . Leominster Division . - Major Ward Jackson ( C. ) , and Mr. E. W. Langford ( Farmers ) . North Herefordshire and the War . PTE . WILLIAM HAMER DAVIES , late of Bradleys Corner , Hatfield , who died in France . He was in the Army Veterinary Corps . KINGTON MAN WOUNDED . Mrs. G. W. Mason , of Mount Pleasant , Kington , has been notified that her husband , Pte . George W. Mason , Herefordshire Regiment . was admitted on July 31st to an Australian General Hospital , from Kouen , France , suffering shell wound in the left foot . Pte . Mason is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Mason , of Mount Pleasant , Kington , and joined the Hereford Regiment in March , 1916. He took part in the Battle of Gaza and has been previously wounded in Egypt . KILLED IN ACTION . Mr. David Owens , of Titley , has received an intimation that his son , I'te . William Owens , of the Machine Gun Section , Herefordshire Regiment , has recently been killed in action in Francek PTE . SYDNEY HARRIS KILLED . We much regret to hear that Miss Harris , 44 , Bargates , Leominster , has been officially notified that Pte . Sydney Harris , Herefordshire Regiment , has been killed in action . The sad news was con- veyed in the following letter from Lieut . E. L. Mogridge : " It is with deep regret that I have to write you on the occasion of your sad loss . No doubt by now you know that your son was killed on July 28th while fighting with the French Army I am sure he will be greatly missed by all the men and N.C.O's . of the company and I offer you my sincere sympathy . " 1'tc . Sydney Harris joined the county regiment in September , 1914 , a month before his 17th birthday , so that he was not quite 21 when he was killed . In February , 1917 , he went to Egypt and went through the Palestine campaign . Only six weeks ago he came to France , and was an- ticipating leave after two years ' absence . Much sympathy is felt with his relatives . A PRISONER IN GERMANY . The Rev. J. C. Elder has been officially notified by the British Red Cross that his son , Pte . Rudolf J. Elder , Welsh Regiment , is reported in a Frankfurt He is list as a prisoner of war , camp not stated . also reported to be well . Mr. Elder has also received a German official postcard from his son dated June 27th and stating he is well . The card comes from Limburg , but a printed note on the card says " Do not reply to Limburg , await further information . " BURIED BY A SHELL . Signaller William Harry Budd , Herefordshire Regi- ment , who recently came to France from Egypt , is in hospital in France suffering from severe concussion . Writing to his parents , Mr. and Mrs. James Budd , Bargates , Leominster , he stated that he could not clearly remember what had happened . This message was written in a very uncertain manner . It seems that he had been unconscious for 24 hours after be- ing buried by a shell . Writing on August 8th he said he was not bad enough to be sent across , and the improvement in his writing suggested that he had re- covered somewhat from his terrible experience . EARDISLAND SOLDIER'S FATE . Mr. and Mrs. A. Morris , of Old Manor House , Eardisland , received official information on August 4th that their eldest son , Pte . Rudolph Morris , of the Cheshire Regiment , died at the third station- ary hospital , Rouen , after being badly gassed and wounded by shell fire on August 2nd . Pte . Morris , who was 31 years of age , had been in Palestine for two years . He was wounded in March of this year , but recovered and rejoined his regiment and arrived in France , about six weeks ago . He was then transferred from a brigade bomber to be stretcher bearer , and we understand that it was in the act of rescuing his wounded comrades that he met his fate . His parents have been kept well informed as to his condition while he lay in hospital and they received several messages from the chaplain and nurses . The chaplain has since written a letter of condolence to his parents , in which he states that Pte . Mor- ris was buried with full military honours , and promises to send a photograph of the grave . A memorial service was held at Eardisland Parish Church on Sunday , and was attended by his father and mother , two sisters , two sisters - in - law , and his two soldier brothers , Sapper A. Morris , R.E. ( who had come from France ) and Lance- Corporal A. Morris , who obtained an extension of leave from to an agricultural depot attend the service . By the death of Pte . R. Morris yet another is added to the growing list of casualties in the parish and general sympathy is felt for the bereaved family . SOLDIER'S DEATH PRESUMED . We regret to learn that Mr. C. Haynes , of Stretford Bridge , Dilwyn , has been informed by the Army authorities that they are constrained to believe that Pte . C. E. Haynes , Border Regiment , is dead . He was reported missing on October 26th last year . LEINTHALL EARLES . A PATRIOTIC RECORD . Mrs. M. G. White , who recently left Leintball Earles upon the closing of the school , had for three and a half years beea an enthusiastic suppor- ter of the National Egg Collection and regular contributions came from her and the children of the School . Mrs. White's family have a most patriotic record . Her eldest son , Thomas Herbert White , was in the Engineering Sheds at Crewe Works . When volunteers were sought for railway work in France submitted his name and after a short training from August to December last year at Borden Camp , Hants . , was sent out to Egypt in the ill - fated " Arragon , " which was torpedoed on December 30th , the survivors after being rescued . by a destroyer , and again forpedoed directly after , being once more thrown into the sca . Mr. White described the scene as appalling because of the sharks . He himself being a strong swim- able to save himself and three other mer , was poor fellows . He is in a Light Railway Operating Jaffa , Company , Royal Engineers , and was at where on April 13th he received his first stripe . He is now in hospital at Cairo with yellow jaun- dice . Mrs. White's youngest son , who was for a short time scholar at a Leominster Grammar School , is now at Cairo . Francis Edward White enlisted into the K.S.L.I. and a month later offered for the Machine Guns . On April 24th , a draft to France 1917 , he was sent with for Egypt . He was at Jerusalem and Gaza about the time that the Herefords made their immortal attack , but soon after contracted malarial fever and has been in hospital and convalescent camps for weeks since , chiefly at Alexandria , Montaza and Mustapha Camps . His last letter was sent from Cairo , where he now is with Machine . Gun White's Base Details , awaiting attachment . Mrs. France second son , Norman , has been in since the August 4th , 1915 , with West Lancs . Royal Engineers . Her twin - son , Percy , has also seen ser- vie at the front . He enlisted at Cardiff in April , 1915 , being posted to the A.S.C. Remounts at Bel- tou Park , Ormskirk . He was later transferred to the RH.A. , and went for training with the guns to Salisbury Plain , and later for service in France , On October 9th , 1917 , just before the battery went into action , while rendering first - aid to a man who had just had his arm shattered ( Poelcappelle ) The War Percy himself was hit with shrapnel . suffer- " Dangerously ill , Office telegram stated ing from shrapnel wounds , right thigh . " He was at Etaples ( 7th Canadian Hospital ) for days and was then sent to Stobhill , Glasgow , under- going six operations . In February he was sent to Drumlanrig Convalescent Camp , getting leave home in March . He is now at Catterick Camp , Yorks . , employed in one of the offices , but hoping for discharge . He is still ill and his wounds are troubling him again , but the Medical Board think it useless to operate or do anything more for him . He is 24 , Norman 25 , Ted 20 , -all sin and Tom 28 , married , with two 10 little children . Two of Mrs. White's three daughters worked at the to continue longer munition factory , till unable owing to ill - health . Nellie , the twin daughter , is very delicate . She could only send eggs . Cut out and keep this notice . Show it to everyone in your household . Notes on Saving No. 1. - How to save on Gás . Do not light a burner until you need it for use . Turn out the gas immediately when you have done with it . Keep your burners and cooking utensils clean . When boiling do not let the gas flare up round the sides of the pot or kettle ; turn the gas lower as soon as boiling point is reached . Regulate oven flames to produce the right heat for your cooking . Give early notice to the company of bad supply or defective stoves or fires . Saving Gas means Saving Money . Invest your Gas Savings in NATIONAL L SAVINGS War Savings Certi- ficates are a British Government Invest- ment backed by all the wealth and power of the nation . Their purchase price is 15/6 each , and their value in 5 years ' time £ 1 each - this is equi- valent to compound interest at 5 per cent . , free of In- come Tax . You can get your money back in full at any time with any in- terest which is due . You can buy War Savings Certificates from any Money Order Post Office , Bank , or Shopkeeper acting as Official Agent , War Savings Certificates £ 1 for 15/6 . £ 50 for £ 38 : 15 : £ 500 for £ 387 : 10 : . If you have not yet joined a War Savings Association , it is your patriotic duty to do so . Apply to the Secretary of your Local War Savings Committee , or write to the National War Savings Committee , Salisbury Square , London . E.C. 4 . Every Shilling saved and lent helps to win the War . TENBURY PETTY SESSIONS . Tuesday , before Mr. G. Ballard , Mr. H. T. Nott and Mr. C. G. Partridge . ILLEGAL USE OF PETROL . MOTOR CYCLIST FINED . Jolin II . Mainwaring , mechanic , Fern Hill , Worcester Road , Bromyard , was summoned under the Motor Spirit ( Consolidation ) and Gas Restric- tion Order 1918 , with using petrol for a purpose not authorised by the order , at Tenbury on July 6th . He pleaded not guilty . Mr. A. S. Thursfield ( Kidderminster ) prosecuted for the Chief Constable and stated that on July 6th defendant was motor cycling to Brimuela , which was a mile from Woorierton -Railway Station and on the way he was stopped by 1.C. Hartland . He said he was going to buy timber for the Government . On the bicycle were a rifle and fishing tackle and defendant admitted he was going to spend a week end with his brother . next day defendant called at the police Inspec- station and produced a gun license . The tor was there and pointed out to him that he might have travelled by trains leaving Bromyard . at 11.20 , 3.20 or 6.40 and returning from Woollerton at 11.35 or 3.30 . The P.C. Hartland ( Kyre ) said that on July 6th he saw defendant was on the Bromyard Road and riding a motor - cycle about 6 p.m. and going to- wards Tenbury . He asked him for his reason for using petrol . He said he had applied for a per- mit several times , but his firm had neglected to get one . In the front of the bicycle was a gun and fishing tackle . He said he was going to see his brother who was in the same trade and said there was no harm in shooting a few rabbits . He said that if he was doing wrong he would go back and he went in the direction of Bromyard . the following morning he came to the police station and produced a gun license . He said " If you make a case of this it will lying idle . " He was employed by the Bromyard Tilerics and their firm making for cases firms selling to the Government . He admitted he could have gone by train . were mean 12 On men Defei dant denied admitting that he could have gone by train . He did not say he was working Yor the Government . He said that his firm were doing Government work . Inspector Milsom said he was at Kyre Police Station on Sunday , July 7th . Defendant called and he asked him if he contended he had any right to use petrol for that purpose . He replied that he was using a mixture which he learned of in South Africa . He said he wanted to see his brother about some timber . His health would not stand cycling . Defendant elected to make a statement . He said that he was using a motor bicycle to go and see some timber in answer to a letter he now handed in . As regarded the permit he had applied for one and was still hoping to get one . The firm he was employed with were cutting wood principally for the Government and it was difficult to get to the various places without a motor of some kind . He had been at Bromyard for about 18 months and had gone out sometimes in a horse and trap and sometimes on a push bicycle . They cut up wood for shell cases and mallet heads and sent it away for other firms to make them up . The Chairman : That letter you handed in is dated July 3. When did you receive it ? Defendant : On Friday , the 5th . so . You have noticed the post mark ? -No . That is the envelope it came in ? -Yes , I believe You see when it was posted ? -Yes , I must have changed it . You have written to your brother explaining , why you did not go ? -Yes . When ? I cannot say for certain . Fined £ 5 , in default one month . Defendant was allowed a week in which to pay . SALE OF LAMBS . ILLEGAL DEAL WITH A BUTCHER . William Dipper , Rochford , Tenbury , was sum- moned under the Live Stock ( Sales ) Order , 1918 , for to selling Albert Sweet four sheep for slaughter , the sheep not having been sold in a market within the preceding 14 days , on July 15th .. Mr. Thursfield was for the prosecution . Defen- dant pleaded guilty . 16th , Mr. Thursfield pointed out that paragraph 4 of the order provided that no person should offer to buy or sell any stock unless in a market . P.C. Drew stated that on Tuesday , July he went to Bank Farm , Rochford , and saw the defendant and told him he was making enquiries about some lambs he heard he had sold to Mr. Sweet . Defendant replied : " Yes , on Tuesday , the 9th , I saw Mr. Sweet in Tenbury . I told him I ought to have brought some sheep to the auction . He said ! How many have you got , ' and I said I had got four or five . He said he would send a message by my son about them and he sent a net message to send four . He went to borrow a to put over them and was told he could not sell outside a market . He then sent to Mr. Sweet and he found he was liable to prosecution if he sold Mr. the sheep . without them being graded , but Sweet would know what was right in the matter he could send for the lambs if he found it would be right to sell them . Mr. Sweet sent for them and the weights were 49 lbs . , 35 lbs . , 43 lbs . and 45 lbs . " Mr. Sweet was a member of the Food Witness afterwards went to Control Committee . as Sweet's shop and a boy pointed out portions of the lambs bought from the defendant . Mr. Thursfield said he had three other witnesses if the Bench wished to hear them . The Bench said they had heard sufficient . The defendant said he had nothing to say , the officer having stated the facts correctly . decision until reserved their The Bench next case had been heard . BUTCHER HEAVILY FINED . FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE MEMBER'S OFFENCE . the Albert Sweet , Téme Street , Tenbury , butcher , was then charged that on July 15th he unlawfully slaughtered four sheep which had not previously been bought or sold in a market . Miss Sweet on behalf of her father pleaded guilty and handed in a doctor's certificate and also a letter from her father . Mr. Thursfield said that in this case the de- fendant was a member of the local Food Control Committee , so could not say that he acted in ignorance . They also heard from the last defen- dant that he told Sweet that it was not legal to was and sent sell these lambs , but Sweet said it for the lambs . It was his business as a butcher -even if he was not a member of the Food Con- trol Committee - to find out his position . If this sort of thing were allowed to go on it would be impossible to control prices or the rationing . He had the auctioneer present , who would say that the sheep were not in the market within 14 days . If they had been taken to any other market than Tenbury , it would be illegal . He asked the Bench to deal with the case more seriously than the case of Dipper , who was misled by Sweet . P.C. Drew said that on Tuesday , July 16th , he saw the defendant Sweet in the Tenbury Market and asked him if he had bought four lambs from Mr. Dipper and he replied " Yes , they are up at Tilsop . I bought them for stores . " Witness then read to him a statement by Dipper and he said that Dipper did not send the lambs because he Witness could not get a net to put over them . then asked him what lambs they were that Dip- per saw weighed and defendant replied that he could say no more as he was about to faint and he had to be helped away . Harry Passey , in the employ of the defendant , 3 The Chairman : We can't take that into con sideration . The Bench retired to consider the two cases and on their return into Court the Chairman said that Dipper would be fined £ 1 . Sweet would be fined £ 10 10s . and solicitor's fee 3 guineas , auctioneer 10s 6d . , and Passey 3s . 6d . , a total of £ 14 75. , in default two months . NO LIGHTS . was Alfred Caldicott , insurance agent , Berrington Road , Tenbury , summoned for riding a bicycle . without lights at Knighton - on - Teme on July 30th at 10.30 p.m. He pleaded , guilty .. P.C. Gibbs proved the case and Inspector Mil- som said the defendant got on his bicycle and rode all the way to Tenbury without a light . He rode so fast that he could not overtake him . Fined 7s . 6d . or 7 days . THE PRICE OF PRESERVING SUGAR . As there appears to be some lack of understand- ing on the part of the public and the trade as to the price to be charged for the American Granulated Sugar now being released for the purpose of preserving home - grown fruit , the Sugar Distribution Section state that the normal retail price is sevenpence per lb. At this rate a margin of profit is allowed to the Retailer which the Department think is suffi- cient . It is pointed out that in cases where a retailer thinks he has been overcharged for the amount of sugar issued to him , his proper course is to forward the invoices for such sugar , accom- panied by a statement of facts , to the Secretary of The Sugar Distribution : Department at Great Smith Street , Westminster , S.W.1 . V USICAL TUITION . Pupils prepared for the Minations of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music , and the Royal College of Music . Recent results - Higher Division 1 , Lower Division 1 , Elementary Division 5 , Primary Division 3.- J. SIMPSON , A.R.C.O. , 5B , Church Street , Leominster . WANTED . WANTED , good GENERAL , thoroughly trust- worthy and experienced , 3 in family , near Birmingham . - Apply , " W , " c / o Tenbury Wells Mail Office , Market Street , Tenbury . WANTED GIRL , about 14. - Apply , Mrs. BLAKELY , Island Terrace , Kington . WANTED , OLD ARTIFICIAL TEETH , any con dition , for cash.-E. MORGAN , Jeweller , Drapers Lane , Leominster . WANTED , OFFERS of PLANTATIONS , or large W lots of Pitwood Timber , maximum prices paid , for suitable timber . - Apply , GEO . E. BOTT , Leominster . 7ANTED , LAD , as APPRENTICE to the Printing ING Co. , next Post Office and Drapers Lane , Leominster . ANTED , Experienced GENERAL , or COOK- WENERAL te residence , Harrogate , three in family , good wages . - Apply , Mrs. Wood , 23 , High Street , Leominster . GENT . & COLLECTOR Wanted , lady or gentle- man , cyclist , or discharged soldier . - Apply , BRITANNIC ASSURANCE , Ludlow . WANTED to put EWES to HALVES , in lote to suit customers . - Apply , PRICE , Cobnash Farm , Kingsland . WANTED , DAY GIRL . - Apply , Mrs. HAM , Grey- hound , Leominster . ECONDHAND Wanted , PIANOFORTE good touch and tone . - Apply , J. SIMPSON , 5B . , Church Street , Leominster . EDROOM and SITTING ROOM Wanted , by lady , B from September 9th . - Apply , stating terms , to " G , " c / o News Office , Leominster . WANTED immediately , for Thorn , near Roby , GENERAL , 4 in family , help kept . - Apply . , with references , ROWLANDS , Harrington Hall , Shifnal . ANTED to put a few good EWES to HALVES . Wpply , Cows Office , Leominster . W ANTED , a MORNING GOVERNESS , to teach two little girls , ages 6 and 3½ years . - Apply . Mrs. W. H. DEYKES , Gilbert Farm , Eyton , near Leomin- ster . W ANTED , 500 Gallons of Good CIDER ; also 500 Gallons of Good PERRY . - Apply , J. BASSETT , Radnorshire Arms , Leominster . YROWERS having Surplus FRUIT for disposal are G requested to send price and particulars to Mr. S. R. SMALE , Crawford Terrace , Ashton - under - Lyne . Any kind of Fruit suitable for Bottling is required .. WANT YANTED , immediately , YOUNG LADY , for shop , with some business experience . - Apply . W. SEAGER & SONS , High Street , Leominster . WANTED , GIRL , leaving school , from Eardisland W or Shirlheath district . - Apply , Mrs. E. F. REYNOLDS , Crown Cottage , Eardisland .. OY Wanted , about 15 ; also a WOMAN , for market BYork on Fridays - Apply , H. OUVER , High Street , Leominster . N TRONG LAD Wanted , -Apply , THE ALTON COURT BREWERY Co. , LTD . , Leominster . ST FOR SALE . NOR Sale , Light - Running TRAP , suit cob 14 hands . FOR Sale , Light Rum , West Street , Leominster . UY ENOCH'S Notable Strong SEWING THREAD . BYEN Coloured : HORSE HAIR bought by T. J. ENOCH , Rope and Twine Maker , West Street , Leo- minster . OR Sale , Pure - bred Indian Game , four young Kington . Waterloo , OR Sale , about 3½ acres of BARLEY , situated in Fewtown Lut 3 Apply , NEWMAN , Barons Cross , Leominster . OR Sale , Three Choice , Pure - bred BUFF ROCK FPULLETS : alec STOCK BIRD , unrelated , 1917 : hatched . - Apply , CORFIELD , Eardisland . on the Monday . He was sent to get them by A Mr. Sweet . Mr. Sweet ,, with his help , killed them . On the Tuesday morning they were brought into the shop and hung up . Inspector Milsom said that Mr. Sweet called on him on 6th of August and said he had come to He said " I shall see about that little matter . not attend the Court owing to my heart , but I bought the lambs because I was short in the weight of my full allotment . " Cross - examined by the Chairman : He could not say what foreign meat was sent in that week . F. C. Meggitt , Deputy , Meat Agent , Birmingham , said he was employed by the Ministry of Food . maximum amount . Tenbury was allowed the of English meat , namely 25 per cent . of the Is . od . ration and the remaining 25 per cent . must be in frozen meat . A good many districts like Bir- mingham and Kidderminster had to take 50 per cent . of frozen meat . LFRED WEAVER , Colaba , Leominster , has for Sale several lots of GLOUCESTER OLD SPOT PIGS , they are the best of grazers , therefore the most Sows with litters , young economical breed to keep . Gilts , and Boars of the most fashionable pedigree , all entered in Herd Book . FOR OR Sale , a Youth's Rudge Whitworth CYCLE , splendid condition ; also GIRL'S CYCLE . - Apply , 29 , Cranes Lane , Leominster . To TO LET . NO Let , Pleasant BEDROOM , with use of Sitting Room , etc. , suit young lady . - Apply , " Rita , " Cross - examined by the Bench : The frozen meat c / o News Office , Leominster . was ordered by the butchers Committee if they required it . Some weeks they managed with the English meat as they had pork , rabbits and other things in country district like that . Let , Furnished , in September , DUTTON To under : also , separately , STABLE , COACH HOUSE and YARD adjoining . - Apply to Miss Sweet said the total ration allowance for Messrs . LLOYD & SON , Solicitors , Leominster . their customers came to £ 190 and that week the meat allotted to them came to £ 145 . NO Let , Comfortable BEDROOM and use of Sitting Room , in return for slight assistance . - Apply , The Chairman : That bears out what the In- то spector said . You had your full allotment . Yes , but our customers won't have frozen meat . " B.J. , " c / o News Office , Leominster , |