The Kington Times - December 1918
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Kington Times 7th December 1918 - Page 3
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| Date | 07/12/1918 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 7th December 1918 |
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MEETING AT LEOMINSTER . as Mr. Edmund Lamb opened his campaign prospective candidate in the forthcoming election with an informal meeting of men in the Free Trade Hall on Friday evening . Mr. W. F. Wood presided , and was supported on the platform by Mr. Edmund Lamb , the Rev. H. S. Millward , Mr. J. Dockett , Mr. H. J. Southall , Mr. W. T. Neatby . Mr. Lamb in the course of a brief speech said it was good to be there again after eight and a - half years ' separation and to address them in the hall he built .- ( Interruption : Is that quite fair ? ) . Mr. Lamb : Is what quite fair ? The interrupter ( Mr. Frost , licensed victualler , of Hereford ) : Is it fair to say you built the hall yourself ? Mr. Lamb Well , I did build it . Mr. Frost : I am not disputing that , but is it fair to bring it up now ? Mr. Lamb continuing said it was good to address them once more in the hall he built himself for the use of the people he loved ( loud applause ) . The last time he spoke in that hall was in 1910 , when those people he loved presented him with a memorial which was in his front hall and would After this absence he came again remain there . offered himself to same people as representative in the House mous ( applause ) . They had in not only to arrange back- must De- and at at their t de- was used eased The phone nguon Sitting narly had boné . edge stend- and was B too ssure . and them m be h the r the was con- 1. 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At no time did we more urgently need men of common sense and men who were not on grievances and keep the people on their upward a political adventure but who would seek to redress clinic . They were out to see that the claim of the soldiers of a grateful nation were granted . When they accepted a man's word they wanted to know his past record . Why this wonderful change of policy on the part of so many people in their land to - day ? Were the people of this country the conditions of peace , completely void of common sense ? ( laughter ) . The that Parliament but also - if it lasted long enough - to carry out the reconstruction of this country . He was not going , into the details of those subjects that night ; his address would be before them in the course of a few days and he also hoped to make a speech at a mass meeting in the Corn Exchange . He had seen this election described as a sinister election . It was no doubt a very awkward time to have an election , but he agreed with the Prime Minister that an election was necessary . Still it was awkward that some of the men serving their country abroad would find it very difficult to vote , and it was they who should have the chief say . If they did not have an opportunity of recording their votes this Parliament would not truly repre- sent the people . They knew his principles ( ap- He had He was a democrat ( applause ) . plause ) . always been so ( applause ) . Now everybody was ; it was a fashion now ( laughter ) . Proceeding Mr. Lamb said he asked them to send him to Parliament as an Independent . would He He not take orders from anybody . would vote for what was right and against what was wrong , and would support any Government so long as the measures they proposed were in the could understand country's interest . to those men who Ticket Coalition send them to Westminster .. What do ? Not put before them , one another through the Lobby dog . honoured He He got a to consider measures to follow like a fox terrier not to but the this would man who had refused that ticket . If Coalition business was carried through it He wanted to put the Tory party in a majority . be in this House of Commons . It might be only Were just a short one just to finish out the war . They were all agreed as to our war aims . I It was on peace aims that they differed . The war had been won by the valour of their soldiers . When they came back Were their wha would they do for them ? pensions enough ? ( " No " ) . they just ? ( " No " ) . They ought to be more than ( applause ) . That was one matter to be settled . Do they want to go back to the land ? If so , provision should be made for them . Then there were other questions such as the nationalisation of railways , the coal mines , etc. He wanted to be in the House of Commons when these things were on because he had been thinking about these as a machine poster things . He wanted to be there to help as a think- ing and reasoning man and not directed for party ends ( applause ) . Mr. Lamb referring to an old election said his motto was " For freedom " ( applause ) . They needed freedom of labour , freedom of trade , freedom of the land , and freedom for all industry from the hands of the lady they called " Dora " ( laughter and applause ) . Dora and the Military Conscription Acts must go ( loud applause ) . More than all we must have freedom of Parliament , for if it went all freedom went ( applause ) . Mr. Lamb having invited questions , Mr. I'rost , of Hereford , asked to be allowed to put some . He was asked his name and occupation which he gave . He then explained that he thought meeting was a public one . the Mr. Frost asked : Are you in favour of a return to something like pre - war conditions in the licen- sing trade ? ( A. voice : " Our trade our politics " ) . Mr. Lamb in reply quoted Ben Tillet on behalf of the Dock and Riverside workers to the effect that they were not at all anxious ' to return to the pre - war long hours , but that some re - arrangement should be made to meet the social habits of the people . He agreed that the present hours were too short . Mr. Frost referred to the trouble in regard to travellers , and Mr. Lamb said the regulations with regard to travellers were absurd and caused indi- vidual hardship . Mr. J. Dockett in an able address said that when Mr. Lamb first came to them they soon learned that he took a large outlook on life and studied questions from the point of view of the welfare of They sent him to Parliament and he the nation . discharged that duty loyally , faithfully and well ( applause ) . in They were now a bigger crisis . If ever they wanted men of honest conviction , of large outlook and able to visualise the problems of the future from the point of view of the general welfare , that time was the present election . He did not care whether a man had got his ticket He wanted to know if he had of leave or not . right convictions and would work for the principles I which would uplift and benefit the people of the country . He claimed that Mr. Lamb coming back to North Herefordshire as an independent radical , they had a gentleman of sincere conviction , who was placing his services at their disposal at a time in the history of the country when they wanted men in the House of Commons who would give of their very best in order to help out this great . work of reconstruction ( applause ) . would support the Prime Minister whose policy was right . He would be willing to have good legislation from the Tories if it was , but he did not think it was possible . The land would be the test question of the future . The question was whether Mr. Lloyd George would swallow his old opponent or Mr. Prothero would swallow Mr. Lloyd George . It was not libels we wanted to - day but Mr. Lamb came not with the recom- principles . mendation of any other man but with his own character , and the record he had as their member ( applause ) . Referring to the soldiers and sailors Mr. Lamb the that he said they would welcome back the heroes who had crushed the tyrrany greatest military world had ever seen . Those at home were their debtors , and how were they going to pay debt . The Union Jack was at the masthead as the flag of victory , but the men that had endured and suffered to bring about that victory were in , France and could not vote ( Shame ) . Those at home were the trustees of their votes and he asked them in the name of the nation's heroes and in the name of the dependents of those who fallen to give their support to Mr. Iamb as one who would keep his promises . Referring to the future They ladies , he said that the questions of the would very closely touch the home life . had had in Mr. Lamb a gentleman who stood for the welfare of the home , and in Mrs. Lamb one who was devoted to the uplifting of the home life of the people . The Rev. H. S. Milward , who was heartily re- ceived , said he associated himself with Mr. Lamb who completely and adequately embodies in himself the aspirations of the people he lived as one people were anxious to live a fuller , completer life , to have better bodies , better houses in which to live , a freer atmosphere , better opportunities for their children . He asked which of the can- didates before them was most likely to help them to get what they wanted ( A voice : " Mr. Lamb " and applause ) . Their true and tried and trusted and tested friend would go to Parliament in the interests , of the people and to see that . the land for which their heroes had suffered was saved for them and their children in the days to come ( ap- He recalled the time when he had to plause ) . remind people ; that the day would come when do a great some of them would be prepared to deal more for the soldiers than those who helped to get them there ( applause ) . Mr. Millward . con- cluded by saying that the true Coalition was one between the aspirations of the people and their representatives in Parliament , and for that ideal Mr. Lamb was prepared to represent Leominster in the House of Commons ( applause ) . was Mr. H. J. Southall said he had always felt it his duty during the war to assist in carrying that great fight to a successful conclusion because he felt there was no other way of killing the spirit which of militarism starting in Germany infecting the whole world . This war had raised an enormous vested interest in those who were receiving large salaries and would want this great He found the candidate of institution to go on . this constituency making a speech as if he contem- plated a continuance of the same conditions for many years to come . Military service was a neces- sary incident in cleansing the world , but they did not want to see it fastened on this country . Speaking of the farmers ' candidate , he said he was standing in the interests of a section who had not given their blood and sinews like others , and had been able in many cases to make great profits , and yet went whining about asking for special privileges which were not granted to others . could He not support a farmers ' candidate , he could not support a military candidate , and in his opinion Leominster would be unrepresented unless they had a man who represented all classes ( applause ) . Southall said he had Continuing , always supported Mr. Lloyd George . He was a great untold statesman and one to whom we owed an Councillor debt for what he had done in carrying the war to a victorious conclusion . He would not be there if Mr. Lamb was an opponent of Mr. Lloyd George . Mr. Lamb would support Mr. Lloyd George with a good deal more fervour and conviction than many the to be only of the candidates who claimed authorised representatives ( applause ) . genuine supporter of Mr. Lloyd George's policy Mr. Lamb was the of Mr. Lloyd George If they wanted to return the most man ( applause ) . The Chairman proposed a vote of confidence in Mr. Lamb , and this was carried unanimously on being put to the meeting . Mr. Lamb in reply said the speeches that had been delivered were a rare exhibition of political charity seeing that Major Ward - Jackson had laid Referring to the himself open to scathing attack . farmers , he said that from personal experience he could say that not all of them had made fortunes He agreed that or even profits out of the war . having destroyed militarism in Germany we must be careful not to allow the military spirit to get He thanked them a hold on this country . his way to be their confidence , and if it came able to use it he would do his best to deserve it ( applause ) . he wanted to represent the people of North Herefordshire as a whole , Referring to the awful cost of the war in life and limb , he said that they trusted in time to have a League of Nations to prevent war . What would they say to the soldiers and sailors who had won the war for us and had to face life crippled and maimed . The country they saved must give them pensions which were not only just but generous ( applause ) . It was MR . E. W. LANGFORD AT KINGTON . LEOMINSTER PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION . A GREAT 3 On Tuesday evening last Mr. Langford addresged Demonstration a Hall , Mr. John Edwards , J.P. , occupied the chair and others on the platform included Mr. Langford , Mr. W. Jen- his desire that the Military Service Acts should be re - kins , Mr. David Watson , Mr. James Edwards , fr . pealed at the earliest possible moment ( loud applause ) . With regard to the repayment and interest on the war debt he said the system of direct taxation which had been so successful should be continued . The working man's wages could not pay for the war . E. Griffiths , Mr. F. W. Jones , while the body of the hall was well filled . Mr. Edwards said that , in Mr. body Langford they a man who would be able to advise Mr. Lloyd George in matters connected with agricul- had Referring to President Wilson's fourteen points he said he must take exception to two . One was the restoration to Germany of her colonies and the other ture , in which business he was an expert , and he was the freedom of the seas . Under British naval supremacy commerce , had been free everywhere and was in all respects a most desirable man to repre- until a League of Nations was strong enough to enforce sent North Herefordshire in Parliament and he the freedom of the seas he would not yield any of hoped they would all do their very utmost to re- their maritime rights . It appeared to him that the peace aims of the candidates were very similar but turn Mr. Langford ( applause ) . there was a slight difference in the matter of fiscal policy . He pointed out the Imperial War Conference proposed hve sets of tariffs , against our Colonies , Allies , Neutrals and Enemies respectively . Mr. Joseph Chamberlain said that a preference to the Colonies in- volved a tax on food . The Coalition said they would give a preference to the Colonies and yet would not tax food . This required some explanation . Mr. Lamb touched upon the urgent need for half a million houses and referring to the settlement of ex- soldiers on the land , disagreed with the Labour Party's proposal that large areas of land should be farmed by scientific methods by the State like a great factory . He doubted whether under these conditions the men would have the same pleasure in their work as the man who was tilling his own few acres . He was dis- appointed by the failure of the Small Holdings Acts but he still maintained that with help and encourage- ment from the State they could establish the people on the land . Nationalisation of railways was a matter which re- quired consideration and he hoped if it came about the railways would be better managed than at present . The same applied to nationalisation of canals . He was in favour of a basic wage to give every man time and opportunity to develop . the faculties of his body , mind and character . In an eloquent peroration Mr. Lamb said that fifty years hence they would tell the children that it was wonderful that those who believed in reform were patient and waited so long , acted con- stitutionally , and did not lose hope . But they could not lose hope because they knew their cause was just and after the black clouds of war the light came filtering through . He could see the light filtering through now and he said to the men of Herefordshire " Follow the Light ( applause ) . Mr. Langford , who had a good reception , said that from no quarter of the constituency had he had a warmer invitation to come forward as a candidate for North Herefordshire than from the Kington district . He repudiated the remark made at Major Ward - Jackson's meeting at Kington that he wanted to represent one section of the com- munity only . He claimed that he represented all parties and that he had a great deal of support from the working men in the constituency . Major Ward - Jackson devoted a great deal of his speech in slandering him ( Mr. Langford ) and if Major Herefordshire audience instead of putting before Ward - Jackson thought that would go down with a them solid facts and constructive views he mistaken . If he ( Mr. Langford ) could not fight a clean fight he would not fight at all . Dealing with the policy of reconstruction , Mr. Langford said our gallant soldiers and sailors had gained a complete victory over the greatest foe that had was ever attacked any country . He did not think there should have been an election at this juncture and it was possible that after the election had taken place there would not be that same unity in the House of Commons or in the country as there He was at the time of the dissolution . should have desired that those who had brought the war to a successful issue should have arranged the terms of peace . It would have been better to have waited until their brave boys came home and gave them a chance of thinking over the great , question of reconstruction . It had been said that he had no right to call himself a Coalition candi- date , but he did not think that the policy laid down by Mr. Lloyd George was the private prop- erty of any individual . He claimed to be a Coali- tion candidate although he had not the letter THE MILITARY SERVICE ACTS . Questions were then invited , the Chairman first read- ing a letter from Mr. Neild who urged that Mr. Lamb should be supported in the effort to obtain a free Parliament . Asked to state his position with regard to compulsory , military service he said that under no circumstances would he support it , ( loud applause ) . Supposing a majority of parties decided that conscription was necessary he would not vote for it because he was over military age and the only ones that should vote were the men who would come under the law ( ap- from Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. Bonar Law . plause ) . That was because this seat in the past had been held by a Conservative and by an excellent Con- servative in Captain FitzHerbert Wright , whose great ability in the House of Commons and out- side had been of the greatest service to agricul- Asked as to the nationalisation of all transport Mr. Lamb said he made an exception in favour of merchant shipping which as the war had shown could not be efficiently managed by the Government . Other questions were : Are you in favour of the State housing of the worker ? -Yes , in cases of State in- dustries . Are you in favour of an eight - hour day in occupations where it can be applied ? -Yes , but is difficult to have that in the case of those who deal with live stock . Are you in favour of a duty on manufactured goods to protect our industries against unfair competition and to prevent dumping ? Mr. Lamb : If you mean the protection of particular industries , No ( applause ) . The world was made for us all and the produce of one country should be ex- changed for the produce of another ( cheers ) . Goods are paid for in goods and if any foreign article comes in it is paid for by British goods , which employ British labour . On the question of a general indemnity Mr. Lamb said he would be very glad if Germany and the other enemy countries could be made to pay the cost of the war , but he doubted if they had the money . He was of the opinion that the first share of any indemnity from Germany should go to France and Belgium and any indemnity from Austria should go to Serbia Roumania . and Mr. Lamb expressed himself in favour of pensions to widows and orphans and disabled soldiers and said he had not heard if the scale recently come out satisfactory . was un- Another question : Are you in favour of the expulsion of all aliens ? Mr. Lamb : No , I am not . He explained that those who were not interned had been left alone after their cases had been sifted by English judges . They were people who had lived in England for 30 or 40 years , fought in the British army . He would under no ctr- they had married English people and their sons had cumstances send such people back to Germany . The interned aliens should be sent back . They did not want Germans in this country and for himself he did not like the mixture of English and German blood ( applause ) . As to the trial of the Kaiser Mr. Lamb said William of Hohenzollern was going to be extradited and tried and pending the trial it was not for him to say anything about that trial . ture . During the last two years he had been closely associated with him on various Committees in helping to solve some of the problems in the conduct of the war and he could assure them that if Captain Fitzherbert Wright had sought re- election he should not have opposed him . Major Ward - Jackson said on one occasion that if he was asked he would stand down for a better man than himself , but when he was asked by the Conserva- tive Association if he would withdraw and allow Captain FitzHerbert Wright to contest the seat he declined . He ( Mr. Langford ) knew nothing about the abilities of Major Ward - Jackson , but he did know that Captain FitzHerbert Wright was In support of the Candidature of THE COALITION AGRICULTURAL CANDIDATE , Ald . E. W. LANGFORD , J.P. , Will be held on THURSDAY , DECEMBER 12th , 1918 , In the CORN EXCHANGE , LEOMINSTER . CHAIR TAKEN AT 7.30 P.M. Chairman : ANDREW DUNCAN , Esq . , J.P. Speakers : Alderman E. F. BULMER , J.P .; Alderman T. PREECE , J.P .; J. A , THOMPSON , Esq . , and THE CANDIDATE . RALLY ROUND LANGFORD THE HEREFORDSHIRE MAN . North Herefordshire and the War . Rifleman William Williams , son of Mr. John and Mrs. Williams , Iower House , Luntley , of the Royal Irish Rifles . He was wounded in France on October 14th , 1918 , was admitted to the 2nd Cana- dian Stationary Hospital , Ontrea , suffering from gunshot wound in the neck , and passed away on the 23rd . He was greatly beloved by his com- rades and friends . Much sympathy is felt with his sorrowing father and their bereavement . mother and family in PTE . SIDNEY PUGH HOME . We are pleased to learn that Pte . Sidney Púgh , Northumberland Fusiliers , who has been a pris- oner of war since April , arrived in Leominster on Friday night . He was still very weak as a result of the treatment he received at the hands of his German captors , but had already much improved owing to the kindly provision made for prisoners during their journey through Belgium . After bc- ing captured at Armentieres he , with hundreds of others , were pupt to work not far behind the lines , their principal occupation being trench digging . Their , lot was indeed a hard one , Food was scarce and very bad in quality , so that the prisoners were glad to eat potato peelings in an endeavour to satisfy their craving for food . In addition they had the terrible experience of being shell fire , with the daily possibility enemy were most capable man , a great agriculturist , with mod ern and democratic ideas and the day before he was finally adopted he saw Captain FitzHerbert Wright in London and told him that if he could stand induce Major Ward - Jackson to aside he would induce his supporters to withdraw him ( Mr. exposed to Langford ) in Captain FitzHerbert Wright's inter - of being killed by our own artillery . The news of est and in the interest of the great industry that the armistice therefore came most opportunely for he sought to represent . He expected to have to the unfortunate men who being so badly fight one he did not candidate , but expect to used by their enemies . Pte . Pugh was naturally have to fight two . At the last moment Mr. Lamb received with great joy at his home . Since re- came in . He had not one word to say against ceiving a brief message stating that he him , but he might have made up his mind before . prisoner his relatives have never heard from him It was for them to decide which of the three , and had no means of knowing whether he candidates was best fitted to represent an agricuf- dead or alive until quite recently , when three let- tural constituency and if they thought he had ters arrived together . On the other hand Ptc . that claim he asked them to give him their vote . they had been regularly written and posted . Pugh has received no letters from home , although- was When Mr. Lamb represented North Herefordshire he did not recollect his supporting any of the great social problems that then needed solution . Mr. J. B. Hodges in proposing a resolution approving He ( Mr. Langford ) of Mr. Edmund Lamb said he was pleased to support first and foremost an the adoption of Mr. Lamb as representing the agriculturist and he had at his back vast numbers democracy of North Herefordshire ( applause ) . When of agriculturists , but that was no reason why he they were electing landlords they wanted to know , what should not have some knowledge with regard to they were . In Mr. Lamb they had the benefit of know- ing his previous ecord . other matters that would come forward in the Coalition can- was a was DEATH OF PTE . LEONARD CLARKE . We deeply regret to record the death , which oc- curred in hospital in England on Sunday , of Pte . Leonard Clarke , eldest son of Mrs. Clarke , of Park Gate , Ivington . Pte . Clarke was in the Lancashire Fusiliers and was taken prisoner by the Germans in March of this year . Owing to the ill treatment he and many others suffered at the hands of their captors , he developed consumption Mr. George Green , of Bromyard , seconded and said House of Commons . During the whole of his he supported Mr. Lamb as a Liberal of 50 years stand- life he had studied all the subjects comprised in ing and recalled the fact that he plumped for Mr. Thomas Duckham . so far from Mr. Lamb would . represent the Mr. Lloyd George's programme and majority of the constituency He ( the speaker ) had his being unable to call himself a always refused to join the Farmers ' Union because it didate he had for the whole of that period been was nothing but a selfish corporation ( cheers ) , seeking a whole hearted supporter of Mr. Lloyd George . and was repatriated in October . Deep sympathy their own personal interests at the expense of the larger Could many of them say the same ? ( applause ) . will be felt with Mrs. Clarke in the further loss portion of the community ( applause ) . Mr. Green went on to speak of the genuine demands of the farmers , He was a Coalition candidate and if they did him which she has sustained . Since the outbreak of such as the need for fixity of tenure and a readjustment the honour of sending him to the House of Com- war she has lost her husband , four children and in the incidence of rating and said that what they wanted was sound men like Mr. Lamb ( applause ) . mons he would do his utmost , without being abso- a grand - child . Mr. James Dockett supported the resolution in lutely tied to the tail of any party , to support a vigorous address and dealt with the statement of a lady that a vote for Mr. Lamb was a vote against Mr. of putting into effect the things that he had out- Mr. Lloyd George in his arduous and great task Lloyd George . He replied that the husband of that particular lady said not many years ago that both lined in his speeches ( applause ) . He knew that Lloyd George and Dockett ought to be shot . the Mr. When Major Ward - Jackson had letter from Major Ward - Jackson was adopted he said he was op Lloyd George and Mr. Bonar Law , but after all posed to Home Rule , Welsh Disestablishment , the land reform of Mr. Lloyd George and criticised the Insur- was said and done let them get to rock bottom ance Act . What did Mr. Lloyd George know about facts . Ask Major Ward - Jackson what he proposed Major Ward - Jackson , who was adopted as the Unionist candidate for North Herefordshire and had on the recommendation of the Government whips received the letter which told the electors that they must vote for him . If the electors were not to exercise their judg- ment why give them votes and have an election . Every Liberal was in full sympathy with the policy of Mr. Lloyd George but he wanted men there who would not help him to carry it out . They were more likely to get that from Mr. Lamb who had studied these questions did not believe in our own men having to go to than from a man who went to Parliament pledged to vote for anything the Government might introduce ( applause ) . to do with the German aliens in this country and He see if they could get an answer from him . ( Mr. Langford's ) answer was perfectly clear . He would work insistently to see that every German alien was taken away from these shores Jap- plause ) . This country in the past had been the finest in the world for foreign outcasts , and he the Colonies while the jobs in this country were . taken by aliens . He believed that the Germans . Lamb having replied the meeting concluded with the The resolution was carried unanimously , and Mr. from the highest to the lowest , were of one mind singing of the National Anthem . war as to the and that was to crush the life . blood out of Britain ( applause ) . So far as he was concerned he would not rest satisfied until Ger- Cheney's Eczema Salve many had paid to the last farthing for the dam ANTISEPTIC .. HEALING . For all kinds of Sores and Irritable Conditions of the Skin . PRICE 1/3 . Postage 3d .; SAMPLE BOX , 9d .. Postage 2d . for CHENEY The gathering concluded with the singing of the National Anthem . MEETING AT THE CORN EXCHANGE . The Mr. Edmund Lamb , Independent Candidate for the Leominster Division , addressed a meeting in the Corn Exchange , Leominster , on Wednesday evening . Rev. H. S. Millward presided and was supported by Mr. Edmund Lamb , Miss Lamb , Mrs. Hammond , Miss Dockett , Mr. J. B. Hodges , Mr. A. W. DeAth . Mr. W. T. Neatby , Mr. E. Cole , Mr. H. Easton and others , while the body of the hall was well filled . Before the meeting commenced Miss Lamb was pre- sented with a beautiful bouquet from the Women's Liberal Association , by Mr. DeAth's little daughter , Miss Lamb briefly expressing her thanks for the gift . upon Mr. Lamb to The Chairman , before calling speak , said they must be fair in their expressions of gratitude and ascribe victory not to one individual but to every man who had taken his share on the battle- field and off it in bringing to pass the defeat of German militarism . The most fitting monument of gratitude they could erect would be the establishment of better conditions for the people than they had obtained in the past , better laws , better opportunities and a brighter future and a fuller enjoyment of the fruits of the earth and their labour for those who had helped to bring What had the war to a speedy conclusion ( applause ) . been those conditions in the past , cottages not fit for animals to be housed in ( applause ) , children not properly clothed and sent to work at an early age to keep the They had felt that the men who were home going . victims of such conditions had the right a fuller share of the sunshine , freedom and the wealth they were helping to produce . Their uest expression of gratitude to their heroes would be to provide homes where men , women and children could live in decency , and to secure educational facilities which would give a boy or girl the right to the highest position to which Proceeding their abilities could take them ( applause ) . the Chairman referred to the principles which Mr. Lamb had stood for over a long period and said they were encouraged by the fact that Mr. Lamb asked for their suffrages backed by all the progressive forces in the constituency ( applause ) . He pointed out that Mr. Lamb advocated the reforms which were proposed to - day at a time when they were unpopular and he , had remained true to them . He loved the people , as a whole and in his hands the bright destiny of the people would be in safe keeping ( loud applause ) . CHEMIST , LEOMINSTER . PRESTEIGN . SOLDIER'S DEATH AT ALEXANDRIA . - News has been received of the death from pneumonia at Alexan- dria of Pte . John Lewis , son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lewis , of Broad Street , Presteign . Pte . Lewis went through the recent Palestine campaign without a scratch , being attached to the M.G.C. , and his death is much regretted , especially as both his parents are present lying seriously ill . at SERGT . EDGAR COLE . Amongst those on leave at present is Sergt . Mechanic Edgar Cole , of the R.A.F. , youngest son of Mr. W. J. Cole , of Hereford Street . Joining as a 3rd Air Mechanic , Sergt . Cole soon ob He tained promotion and reached his present rank . has much to tell of the growth of the R.A.F. since the war . We are also glad to see Mr. W. J. Beavan , son of Mr. T. Bevan , also attached to the R.A.F. , at home on leave . Mr. Beavan was formerly , relieving officer for Presteign district and gave up the position porarily to join the Forces . " tem- never seen . age she had done . They could not have payment in full for the gallant lives that had been taken , but the monetary loss to this country could be repaid by Germany . Germany was one of the richest countries in the world in minerals and in the past they had found money to build a mili- tary system such as the world had They had , however , crushed that military machine and they would see that Germany did not use her . money to build a similar one . The money Ger many had to spare was now wanted to pay their debt and the first part of it to his mind should go to make adequate and ample provision for the widows and orphans of those who had been killed had ( applause ) . With regard to housing , they spent 7 millions a day on war for some years and he thought they might as well spend a few more , millions in providing decent homes for the heroes who had done so much for England ( applause ) . He was not one of those who believed in confis- cation . Those who had invested their money in War Loan should rightly expect get it re- turned at face value , with interest . There was small party in England who thought that the time would the come when nation would re- pudiate the National Debt . He was , however , not the one of those . He believed in the sanity of to a HOME FROM PALESTINE . We are glad to see Sergt . W. H. Pugh , son of Mr. Henry Pugh , at home British people even yet and that the day would on leave from Palestine . Sergt . Pugh took part in the with the 1st Herefords when they joined up at the outbreak of war . A PREȘTEIGN D.C.M. - We were glad to see Sergt . Tom Booth at Presteign for the first time since he has been granted the D.C.M. and Star . Sergt . Booth won his well deserved distinction by gallant conduct on the field in France , and the manner of his winning we hope to publish at a later date . the he Gallipoli Campaign and has seen much service ; he was come when the last farthing that had been lent to the Government would be repaid on demand . He was democratic in principal and always had He been . thought that agriculture was greatly misunderstood and misrepresented . It was fundamental industry of England to - day , and defined agriculture as the basis of all other things in England . Look what agriculture had done for the country during the last two or three years . He had been associated with Lord Rhondda and De- the Food Control since with Mr. Clynes in partment and , he had also given advice to Mr. Prothero at the Board of Agriculture . He would not go to the House of Commons to protect the derelict or modern farmer . He believed that in the future the nation had a claim upon agriculture and that the farmer and landlord should so act that the trust that was in their hands as not to fill their pockets only , but to be of some service to the State . With regard to education , he be- should have lieved that the humblest child an DEATH OF MRS . RICHARD ROGERS . - We regret to record the death of Mrs. Emma Rogers , wife of Mr. Richard Rogers , J.P. , of Whitehall , Presteign , which occurred on Wednesday last at the age of 76. De- ceased had been in a delicate state of health for a long time and for a number of years had been con- fined to her bed , and at the last passed away from bronchitis . The funeral took place on Monday at the Presteign Cemetery , the officiating clergyman being the Rev. Watkin Jones , Pastor of the Baptist Church . After a short service at the house , conducted by the Rev. Watkin Jones , the cortege proceeded to the Cemetery . The principal mourners were : Mr. Albert Powell ( brother ) , Mr. Fred Ince ( brother - in - law ) . Mr. David Rogers , Portway , Kington ( cousin ) ; Mr. B. Rogers , Upper Heath ( cousin ) ; Mr. Edward Ince . Mr. J. Edwards ( Barton ) , Mr. John Kinsey ( Hoddel ) . etc. Amongst the many friends also present were : Mr. champ , Mr. Amos Mantle , Mr. W. A. Davies , Mr. H. William Davies , Mr. A. J. Jones , Mr. Charles Milli- equal chance with the child of the wealthiest citi- zen . He wanted to see agriculture in such a posi- J. Sparey , Mr. John Powell ( Corton ) , Mr. Philip Davies , tion that they would be able to pay the labourers Mr. E. Bufton , Mr. W. J. Culley , Mr. S. Young . Mr. S. Jones , etc. The bearers were : Messrs . William Thomas , Edward Preece , George Morgan and A. Bounds . The coffin was made by Mr. J. T. Price . There were a number of wreaths , etc. , sent by sorrow- ing friends . a higher wage than they were even having to - day . Who was better able to advise the Prime Minister on agriculture than a practical agriculturist ? He claimed that he had done as much auy man the farm labourer . to better the conditions of as a labourer in a humble home and He DEATH OF MR . CHARLES BOOTH , JUNR . - We He was born regret to record the death of Mr. Charles Booth , junr . , son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Booth , of Church Street , left school before he was 11 years of age . which occurred on Tuesday evening last after a few was one of a family of 13 and had a blind father , days illness at the age of 32. Deceased was formerly a gunner in the Royal Artillery , but had been in deli- so he knew where the " boot pinched . " cate health for some 10 years , having during that time Major Ward - Jackson say Could that ? ( applause ) . He Mr. Lamb who was heartily received , first explained the reason he did not appear before the constituency at the election of Sir James Rankin and Captain FitzHerbert Wright . After saying that Mr. Lloyd George was right in desiring an early election , Mr. Lamb said that unfortunately most of the soldiers and sailors would not be able to vote . His own election address would reach no absent soldier . , If that was so then he said that this Parliament would not be validly elected . This election would give the Government a backing in connection with their terms of peace but the Parliament he desired to belong to was the Parlia- ment of social reform and such a bod could not be elected in that , manner . In stating he was tied to no party Mr. Lamb said he was a democrat and a radical to the backbone ( applause ) . He would give undergone many serious operations . He died from in- wanted to help Mr. Lloyd George to formulate a any government which was acting in the people's in- fluenza followed by pneumonia . The funeral took place terest his hearty support and he asked them to trust at Presteign Cemetery on Saturday afternoon last wise policy with regard to the land . Major Ward- the bottom dog . Referring to the Rector , ( the Rev. H. L. Kewley ) officiating . The first Jackson knew nothing about him to be true to his principles . Coalition ticket he said it was a menace to the future part of the service was held in the Parish Church . Both he and Mr. Lamb were " carpet baggers " . of England . Free trade , freedom of speech , the right The chief mourners were : Mrs. C. Booth ( widow ) . Mr. and let the electors of North Herefordshire help William Preece What was proposed was a tied Parliament . They ( brother - in - law and sister ) , Sergt . ( brother ) , Mrs. William Green ( sister ) , Mr. F. Booth society from whence they came . wanted to be governed by Act of Parliament and not ( brother ) , and Mrs. F. Booth , ( sister - in - law ) , Miss Alice pared to be judged by the class amongst whom by Orders in Council . Continuing , he referred to his opponents . Major Booth ( sister ) , Mrs. J. Moody ( sister ) , Mr. and Mrs. Ward - Jackson was a Conservative who belonged to the Henry Booth funcle and aunt ) , Mr. C. Booth , junior he lived , and he thought he had some claim to Coalition . He ( Mr. Lamb ) was a wholehearted sup- ( nephew ) , M. Green ( niece ) , Mrs. H. Preece their interest and votes ( applause ) . ( niece ) , and Sergt . W. Pugh . The bearers were : porter of Mr. Lloyd George's measures ao far as they Votes of thanks were passed to Mr. Messrs . Hoyes , Frank Vaughan , Price Wozencroft , had been published , but he wanted to see the bills . R. Morgan , J. Mival , J. Jones , Union . He had full sympathy with agriculture but Herrite . The undertaker was Mr. J. T. Price , Pres- The other candidate was put forward by the Farmers teign ) . the of trial by jury , all depended upon a free Parliament . Charles Booth ( father ) , Mr. and Mrs : Booth , D.C.M. them to pack their bags and get back to the He was pre- Langford The body of Pte . Clarke was brought home on Thursday and the funeral will take place at Iving- ton on Sunday at 3 p.m. Discharged soldiers are asked to meet at the Talbot Hotel , Leominster , at 2 o'clock in order to attend the funeral . HOME FROM GERMANY . KINGSLAND MAN'S EXPERIENCES BEHIND ENEMY LINES . 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 . WANTED . STRONG YOUTH or GIRL for W bakery . - JENKINS , Dale Bakery , Boraston , near Tenbury . OLESKINS , RABBITS , FEATHERS , HORSE- Send for prices . - H . STUART & Co. , Albion Buildings , Aldersgate Street , Lon- don , E.C.1 . MHAIR , Etc. , Wanted . WANTED Smart LAD . - Apply . THE LEOMINSTER PRINTING Co. , Drapers Lane , Leominster . ANTED Strong GIRL as General , now or later , Wood Wasco . Apply STANLEY , 81 , South Street . WANTED , GENERAL . - Monkland Vicarage : Win Karpole and Orleton district , good wages VANTED , a MAN to feed threshing machine given . - Apply , PERKS , Bircher .. PLENDID opening for Gentleman or Lady as Agent and Collector ; cyclist . - Apply , F. FISHER , Supt . , Britannic Assurance Co. , Limited . , Ludlow . W WANTED BOY , about 14 or 15 years , able to milk or willing to learn . Good home for suitable boy . - Apply , H. GORE , Malt House , Kingsland . WANTED , BARMAID , to assist , light household duties for quiet Commercial Hotel ( farmers ' house ) , would teach business to steady , reliable per- son , comfortable home , treated as family . - Apply , Mrs. MATTOCK , Royal Oak Hotel , Tenbury .. TANTED , A YOUNG GIRL as GENERAL.- Apply , 143 , Bargates , Leominster . YOOK - GENERAL and HOUSE PARLOURMAID Canted , first week in December , 5 in family . must have good references , comfortable home offered and good wages . - Apply , Mrs. GEO . GREENLAND , West View , Bodenham Road , Hereford . TOMAN Wanted , for Washing , two days weekly . -Apply , MATRON , Orphan Homes , Leominster . WANTED , GENERAL MAID , after Xmas , for one lady , at Henley - on - Thames , comfortable situa- tion . Address , with all particulars , Mrs. SHEPHERD , Poplars , Horewithy , Hereford . WANTED February 2nd , good COT . TAGE and GARDEN , one with small Orchard or Paddock preferred , close to good road . - Apply , GEORGE LEWIS , Monkland . WANTED , for General Housework , GIRL , about 14 , country girl preferred , live in . - Apply , 38 , High Street , Leominster . TANTED , Young GENERAL , for two in family . country girl preferred . - Apply , " A. - B , " c / o News Office , Leominster . WA TANTED , EXPERIENCED $ CLERK - Apply , WALEXANDER & DUNCAN , LTD . , Leominster . WANT ANTED , at once , JUNIOR for Office , must be neat writer . - Apply , by letter . - ALEXANDER AND DUNCAN , LTD . , Leominster . FOR FOR SALE . OR Sale , STRAWBERRY PLANTS , " Royal Sovereign . " 4/6 100 , carriage paid . - Apply , P. R. BATEMAN , Leominster . OR SALE , a quantity of WILLOW POLES , FOR SALE , ity of WILLOW POLES . Apply , H. J. LEWIS , 58 , Etnam Street , Leominster . OR SALE , MOTOR BICYCLE , 1911 Triumph , den during the war . £ 21 . Also Sidecar . - Apply , LEWIS , Corner House , Leominster . FOR One of the first of the repatriated prisoners of war from Germany to reach this district is Private William Mytton , K.S.L.I. , who arrived at his home . at Halford Hall , Kingsland , on Monday . In April he was with a company doing fatigue work with the R.E. , and owing to a break through at another point they were surrounded by the Germans , and Pte . Mytton was placed captured on April 11th . company of 420. prisoners which included French , Russians , and Italians , and they were made to work in The laying railway tracks . prisoners had much to complain of in the treat- ton . ment they received from their guards , and they noticed that the guards in a OR SALE , TWO BULL CALVES , in good con- dition . Six months old . - Apply , LLOYD , Birtley , Brampton Brian . FOR OR SALE , 2½ HOGSHEADS OF OLD CIDER . -Apply , W. c / o STEVENSON , Stationer , King- OR SALE , PONY AND CART , pony perfectly quiet , pass all traffic . - Apply . MORRIS , Fir were particularly brutal F when the Germans were retiring . Although doing Cottage , Holmes Marsh , Lyonshall . from six to eight hours of heavy work per day they were practically starved . Their daily food consisted of less than a pound of nearly black bread and soup made from maize meal , horse beans and cabbages . They had no meat except a little horse flesh occasionally . So hungry were the men that they were forced to raw mangolds , dandelion leaves , etc. The rough life and bad food rapidly undermined the health of the men , The prisoners were kept in the and many died . cat men were , dark as to the progress of the war , but they gleaned an idea of the state of affairs by the fact that A photo they were being constantly moved back . graph taken in June of a group of prisoners in- cluding Pte . Mytton shows that the then suffering from the effects of ill treatment . The publication of such a picture would arouse widespread indignation , for the ill - kept figures , gaunt faces and wide - staring eyes of the men tell their own tale . was When the armistice : signed the prisoners . were taken to Fredericksfield . The English prison- ers were then sent into Holland and thus to England . When the prisoners got to the per- manent camp they were pleased to find Red Cross parcels waiting for them , and it may be imagined " comforts " that they did ample justice . to the provided . On the journey through Holland , too , they had plenty to eat . Pte . Mytton arrived at a few Hull on the 23rd of November , and after days at a rest camp , arrived at Kingsland on the 25th . G RAZING MEADOWS , near Leominster , known as " The Wegnalls , " 96 % acres , with Fishing Rights in the River Lugg , for Sale either as a whole or in two lots of 59 % and 374 acres , with possession on the 25th March next . - For particulars and plan apply to Messrs , STOOKE & SON , Land Agents , etc. , Palace Yard , Hereford . F OR Sale ( through death of Owner ) BUSINESS of JOBBING CARPENTER and UNDERTAKER ; established 8 years . Well assorted stock of tools at valuation . Unique opportunity for energetic Apply , Mrs. HARPER , Wych , Kington , Herefordshire . WEDES for Sale . - Apply , R. W. HALL & SON , Bidney , Dilwyn . man.- OR Sale , LADY'S BICYCLE , " Humber , " good Forder , tyres nearly new , lamps , pump , etc.- Apply , 79 , Etnam Street , Leominster . OR Sale , LADY'S CYCLE , absolutely as Apply , 18 , South Street , Leominster . FOR HOUS TO LET . new.- TOUSE To Let , one room up and one room down and a convenient shed . - Apply W. STANS . BURY , Risbury D.S.O. FOR 1st HEREFORDSHIRE RA OFFICER . Herefordshire Regi- Major W. F. Chipp , M.C. , ment , has been awarded the Distinguished Service Order . Major Chipp was in command of the Regi ment during the last great offensive in Belgium , in which the Regiment won great distinction on several occasions . On the outbreak of war he was a Colour Sergeant in the Regiment . LUCTON . of RED CROSS COLLECTION . - Miss Hellaby , Mortimers Cross , has kindly interested herself in the work of the Red Cross collection , and has handed over to the Mayor the handsome sum of £ 20 5s . 6. , collected in the parish of Lucton and £ 3 14s . 6d . in the parish of Croft . We have been asked to publish the following statement and our readers will appreciate the good work which Miss Hellaby has performed on behalf of the Red Cross Society . Lucton : Mr. W. Evans ( The Hall ) £ 3 , Mr. Lawrence 2S . , MISCELLANEOUS . ATS , MICE , MOLES , COCKROACHES , and BEETLES greedily " RELIABLE " RAT POISON . eat HARRISON'S Cats and Dogs will not touch it . Vermin dry up and leave no smell . Price 6d . , la . , 2s . 3d . and 38. 8d . Poetage 2d - G . W. HARRISON , Chemist , Reading . Sold by Chemists . Agent for Leominster , J. W. ROWE ( late J. Buckham ) , Chemist , High Street . ME TESSRS . J. HARMSWORTH ( Ltd. ) . One of the largest , cheapest and most reliable financiers in England , GRANT LOANS FREELY , from £ 20 to £ 20,000 , on simple promise to repay , without fuss , bother , or delay . Absolute secrecy guaranteed . NO FEES OF ANY DESCRIPTION . Write or call , Messrs . J. HARMSWORTH ( Ltd. ) . 17 , Charing - cross - road , London . " Phone 1,354 , Gerrard . 1 KIMBOLTON . Ion ENTERTAINMENT . - On Thursday evening , 28th Mr. W. J. Rees £ 5 , Mr. W. D. Blanchard £ 3 , Mr. ult . , the Lemster Pierrots gave a capital concert C. Hellaby £ 2 , Mrs. J. Prince ( Lucton Lane ) 25. , in the School . The Troupe consisted of Maidie Mr. J. Prince ( Lucton Lane ) 2s . 6d . , Mr. and Mrs. Gosling , Kathleen Hall , Kate Thomas , Harry Davis , Every item Jones ( Lucton Lane ) ( Lucton Terry Davis and Henry Gosling . Court ) 2s . , Mrs. Hughes 1S . , Mrs. Preece ( Yewtree the programme was enthusiastically applauded by House ) 25. , Mr. W. Berry ( Smith's Shop ) 5s . , Mr. the crowded audience and it is difficult to differen- so excellent , clever and amus- H. Parry ( Hill Top ) 25. , Lucton School Staff and tiate where all was Boarders £ 6 2s . , Mr. Moser ( New House ) 2s . , Mr. ing . Perhaps the loudest encores were given to and Mrs. H. Prince 2s . , Mr. and Mrs. Webb Is . , Harry Davis ' criticism of " Where are you going £ 20 55. 6d . Croft : Major Atherley £ 1 , Rev. Ward to my pretty maid ? " " The Countrymen's visit to 59. , Mrs. Forman 2s . 6d . , M. Maisey 2s . 6d . , N. London , " by H. Gosling and H. Davis and " The We understand that the gross Simpson 2s . , Mr. Patterson 2s . 6d . , Anonymous 45. Happy Home . " Mrs. Bush 6d . , Miss takings were £ 6 16s . and that the expenses were for sending presents to Walters and J. for his address and to Mr. Edwards for presiding . 6d . , Mrs. Kevill - Davies 5s . , Ford 6d . , Master G. K. Davies 6d . , G. Webb £ 1 , small . The proceeds are Mrs. Collins 29. 6d . , C. Webb 2s . 6d . , Mrs. Wise parishioners with the colours . 28. , Mrs. Wookey 29. , £ 3 148. 6d . |