The Kington Times - February 1918
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Kington Times 16th February 1918 - Page 4
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| Date | 16/02/1918 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 16th February 1918 |
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B.W.T.A. ENTERTAINMENT Careless Waste , Winnie Shaw ; Oats , Jack AN ENJOYABLE EVENING AT THE PARISH HALL . A The members of the Leominster branch of the British Women's Temperance Association are to be heartily congratulated upon the entertainment which they gave in the Parish Hall on Thursday evening of last week . The proceeds were in aid of soldiers ' and refugees ' comforts and judging by the large audience the financial result should be a satisfactory one . As to the entertainment itself , it is no exaggeration to say that it was entirely creditable to all concerned . Perkins ; Barley , Percy Holmes ; Wheat , Donald Nott ; Bread , Maund Preece ; Elf Wireless , Wilson Storr - Barber . " God Save The King . " LEOMINSTER COUNTY * COURT . Tobin , K.C. Monday ; Before His Honour Judge A. A. TENANT'S CLAIM . JUDGMENT FOR LANDLADY . An action which had been before His Honour at two previous courts was again heard . The case concerned a dispute between Edward Thomas , the Elms , Kingsland ( formerly the tenant of Broomy Hill Farm , Kingsland ) and Florence Mabel Lewis , 29 , Bargates , Leomin- ster ( landlady of Broomy Hill Farm ) , the tenant claiming £ 39 145. , the cost of repairs which he alleged the landlady had promised The claim came before an arbitrator who sent the case for the opinion of the Court to whether the promises made by the original landlord Robert Lewis , and repeated by Florence Mabel Lewis were legally binding . Each At the first hearing the case was remitted to the arbitrator to find whether there was in tact any consideration as alleged and he had found that there was , no consideration for the promise . Mr. Harold Easton ) was for the tenant and Mr. S. R. Bosanquet ( instructed by Mr. Graham Millward ( instructed by Mr. W. P. Levick ) for the landlady . He was accom- THE KINGTON LEOMINSTER FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE . HOME CURED BACON AND THE HOARDING ORDER . THE MEAT SUPPLY OF THE TOWN . SUGAR FOR CIDER . TIMES . FEBRUARY 16 , 1918 : LEOMINSTER RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL . KINGSLAND PARISH COUNCIL'S APPLICATION . The monthly meeting of Leominster Rural District Council was held on Friday last , present : Messrs . T. Edwards ( in the chair ) , J. M. P. Cave ( Vice Chairman ) , G. Butters , R. A meeting of Leominster Borough Food Hall , J. Bazley , E. W. Barnes , J. E. George , Woodhouse , L. Evans , B. C. Ridgley , H. R. Control Committee was held on Saturday E. W. Jenkins , C. H. Potts , J. Robinson , F. evening at the Town Hall , when there were C. Tomkins , J. Lewis , with , the Clerk ( Mr. present Ald . George Page ( in the chair ) , the H. Gosling ) , the Deputy Clerk ( Mr. A. H. Mayor ( Councillor J. B. Dowding ) , the Deputy- Gibson ) , the Surveyor ( Mr. W. O. Davis ) , and Mayor ( Councillor J. Watkins ) , Councillor J. the Inspector ( Mr. D. W. Cave ) . J. Biddle , Mrs. Jarvis , Mr. T. J. Enoch , Mr. C. A. Turner , Mr. E. King , with the Executive Officer ( Mr. W. T. Sale ) and Mr. C. O. Mapp . A VACANCY . The Clerk inquired if the Council wished to take any action to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Richard Thomas , of West End , Docklow . Mr. Butters said the parish meeting could be asked to nominate a representative on the Council . A LATE APPLICATION . Messrs . G. Gough & Co. made a belated application to be registered as retail meat dealers in respect of two shops . Mr. Gough did not know this was required until requested to refrain from selling sausages . The applica- The Clerk pointed out that the annual par- tion should have been made by December 17th . ish meeting would take place next month and The Executive Officer said the term eat it was accordingly agreed to ask the Parish included sausages , but not bacon , ham , potted Meeting to suggest a name . to ask th and cooked meat . The Clerk reported the receipt from the Onl the proposition of the Chairman , County Council of a cheque for £ 101 9s . 3d . grant a certificate . seconded by Mr. Turner it was decided to representing half salaries of the Medical Offi- cer and Inspector for the year ending Decen- ber 31st . DANGEROUS STEPS . CIDER MANUFACTURERS ' APPLICATION . A farther letter was read from the Clerk The first item was " The Pageant of Foods , " presented by a number of young people . The play , which was written for the Ministry of Food , is admirably calculated to spread the principles of thrift in general and economy in food in particular . Miss Hammond was responsible for the training of the little play- ers and their clever performance spoke much to do . for the effectiveness of her work . In the course of the piece a pretty dance was given as by Freda Larcombe , Peggy Hammond , Winnie Morrow and Phyllis Pullman , who had been excellently trained by Miss Fitton . performer gave their lines clearly and with expression and the effective costumes added greatly to the success of the " Pageant . " " The second part of the programme was of a miscellaneous character , all the items being of considerable merit . Master Jack Harrison , a promising young violinist , rendered two solos with taste and expression . Mr. Bosanquet , for the tenant , said that in panied by Miss Sandiland , and was warmly the special case stated by the arbitrator two applauded . The Misses Turford , of Ludlow , questions for the Court to decide were raised have appeared on concert platforms in many at the end , first of all whether the present neighbouring towns with success and they landlady , the assignee of the reversion was were again well received on their appearance bound by her husband's promise to repair cer - ne Committee were asked to allot 10 cwi . for before them at their last meeting and it was at the Parish Hall . As duettists they gave tain buildings , and secondly if she was not the three months up to the end of April . The two items in which the voices blended with bound by that promise , whether she was bound additional cwt . would be deducted from the The audience showed their ap- by her own promise made , subsequently to next quarter and was now asked for because preciation of " Somewhere.avoice is calling entering into possession of the estate . When the sugar was in two cwt . bags . by awarding an ecore , to which the Misses he ( Counsel ) was before His Honour last one The Mayor : I propose the application be Turford replied by an able rendering of " Go point only was under discussion whether , it granted . Metty rose . " As a soloist Miss Sybil Tufford the landlady was bound by her own promise , Councillor Biddle asked if they required was heard to advantage in her selection there was in fact any consideration for that sugar for making cider . " Friend . " She has a contralto voice of pleas- promise . He then suggested , and was pre- The Chairman said that evidently the firmi ing quality . Miss Hope Turford also sang pared to argue now , that the consideration for had produced vouchers for 13 tons in 1915 and with acceptance , she having a clear soprano the promise appeared in the special case , upon that was entitled to 15 cwt : per quarter . voice of good range . Among the most popular namely , in the fact that the tenant having the Mr. Fuoch : Is it ordinary sugar ? items were recitals by Mrs. Roberts , whose right to determine the lease at the end of The Chairman said he did not know . elocutionary powers have been previously dis - any year , but he remained in possession and Mr. Mapp said it was a special kind of sugar . played to B.W.T.A. audiences in Leominster . forbore his right to determine the lease . At Mr. Enoch : I second the proposition that Her rendering of " The Surgeon's Daughter " the first hearing His Honour sent the case the application be granted . was a masterly effort , the dramatic and back to the arbitrator for him to find whether pathetic qualities of the composition being there was , in fact , any consideration for the admirably interpreted . She replied to an landlady's promise . Here Mr. Bosanquet enthusiastic encore by another poem by F. E. said to him the case still appeared incomplete . Weatherley . Later Mrs. Roberts again recited There was no finding as to whether the land- with equal success . taking . lady had any notice of her predecessor's under- nice effect . His Honour pointed out that the point was not suggested when the case was remitted to the arbitrator two courts ago . was FRIPP'S TOILET SOAP Recalls the Fragrance of an Old World F 19 Carden DEPARTMENT . THE PRIMARY THE " NUMBER ONE . " A DAY'S WORK OF AN ARTILLERY SERGEANT . By Major C. J. C. Street , R.G.A. , author of " With the Guns . " [ Specially Contributed ] . CORRESPONDENCE . THE EDITOR DOES NOT HOLD HIMSELF RESPON- SIBLE FOR THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY HIS CORRESPONDENTS . ALL COMMUNICATIONS FOR- PUBLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE SENDER , NOT NECESSARILY FOR PUBLICATION . BUT AS A GUAR- ANTEE OF GOOD FAITH . CAROL SERVICES AT LEOMINSTER . SIR ARTHUR PEARSON'S THANKS . To the Editor of the Kington Times . Dear Sir , -For the information of those who so liberally supported the Carol Services at The Number One " of a gun detachment has many duties to perform . Hb is the senior N.CO. of the sub - section , which may con- sist of thirty men , and as such he is respon- sible for the work of the detachment in the service of the gun .. But this , although his most important duty , is by no means the only thing that is expected of him . The gun it- self , with all its complement of ammunition and stores , is in his charge , and he is res- ponsible for its care and maintenance at all times . On the march he is in charge of the packing of the stores on the limber and wagons ; Christmas in aid of St. Dunstan's Hostel for in position , he must find a safe place for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors , I must again trespass upon your space and ask you to publish the enclosed letter which will prove how much the work of Mr. W. T. Neatby Yours truly , Feb. 12th , 1918 . J. B. DOWDING , Mayar . [ COPY . ] National Institute for the Blind , 224-6-8 , Mayor of Leominster , Great Portland Street , London , W. To the each , and arrange for the best possible ser- AN INSTRUCTIVE DEMONSTRATION . vice of his gun . The demonstration of a Primary Department of his time is naturally taken up with the and others in this direction is appreciated .. In a battery in position , the greater part of the Sunday School at the Hall , Etnam service of his gun . Street , Leominster , on Sunday afternoon last the Section Commander , and transmits them . He receives the orders of was an event of great interest to the Sunday School workers of the town . So large was the to the numbers who actually lay , elevate , and fire the gun . He has his own duties to per attendance that many keen and experienced form , which vary with the nature of the teachers were unable to gain admittance and piece , and at the same time he supervises it is hoped to repeat the demonstration for their benefit . every separate operation in the firing of the When the audience gained their seats at the and fuzes , loading , laying , elevating , and firing . round ; the supply of shell , cartridges , tubes . back of the Hall and the gallery they saw in the front portion of the hall three rows of None of these operations are performed with . Dear Sir , I have received from Mr. W. T. tiny chairs in semi - circular form . The leader , out his orders , if any of them are badly Neatby the splendid sum of £ 20 145. ed . , as Miss Ross , stood at a table in front , on which carried out , he is the first . to incur blame . a result of the Carol League Campaign in Leo- were snowdrops , daffodils , and the buds of tensive , for at any moment he may be called minster , and I understand that it is largely chestnut . On the right was a blackboard con- taining the birthday and cradle rolls and on upon to take up the duties of a Section Com- due to your efforts that the Campaign has the left the piano , at which Miss Fletcher was I shall be glad if you will be good enough . to accept my most sincere and grateful thanks for the very practical and . sympathetic interest which you have taken in the new arrivals in the strange world of the blind , who have given their sight for the Empire . seated . Before the children entered Mr. E. should work . B. His knowledge of artillery work must be ex- mander , should an officer not be available for that purpose . He must therefore have 60me knowledge of mathematics , and must be skilled in the use of many instruments that the arm been so successful . The Chairman said there was an application by Messrs . J. M. Parry & Co. , for sugar for to Kingsland Prish Council as to the steps cider making . In 1915 , they used 12 tous . near the Rectory Gate . IIe stated that the They were yited to 25 per cent . of that letter from the District Council asking the quay , wich meant 3 tons for the year . Parish Council to repair the steps was placed resolved again to point out that the steps had never been repaired by them , but always by Reynolds recalled to the minds of the audience the District Council . The steps were actually the visit last year of Mr. Geo . Hamilton obliged to carry on a shoot by himself . employs . It sometimes happens that he is on the main road and the Parish Council Archibald , who gave them talks about the hoped that the Surveyor would be instructed work of the Sunday Schools from the point his time is fully taken up with the care of Even when the battery is not actually firing , No words of mine can adequately express to attend to the matter before a serious acci- of view of the principles upon which they his gun . In the first place , the gun itself the splendid courage with which the blinded . dent occurred . His lectures might be summed must be kept scrupulously clean , and its em- soldiers at St. Dunstan's are taking up their The Surveyor said that the District Council up in three words , " Study the Child . ' If placement in the strictest order . Then there lives anew . The cheery fortitude with which did some little to the steps once in repairing they were going to do that they would not are many technical details for which he is they are facing their handicap , and the almost the culvert under them . It was a matter for take a child , put him into a school and say responsible . For instance , the sights must be miraculous way in which they are overcoming the Parish Council or the landlord . The Par- he ought to do this and do that , quite irres tested for adjustment every day , the correct it , can only be fully appreciated by those who , ish Council repaired the footpath and it was pective of his inclinations and his capabili- I have no ridiculous for two bodies to be messing at the ties , but would study what those inclinations amount of oil must be kept in the buffer , the like myself , live amongst them . same job . and capabilities were and work accordingly . pressure of air in the recuperators must be hesitation in saying that they are to - day dis- Then again playing a higher degree of heroism than that partment of the Sunday School . That was what was done in the Primary De- maintained at the correct figure . no gun - position is so perfect that it cannot be which led them to the battle - field , where the improved , something can always be done every most precious of senses was given for the was active mentally and active in limb and day still further to conceal it , or to make it cause of Liberty and Justice . Yours faithfully , The Chairman : We do not want to stop any industry in Leominster . The resolution was carried . LEOMINSTER MEAT SUPPLY FOR FEBRUARY . Parish Council had the power to repair the The Clerk said the position was that the Council were obliged to . footpaths if they wished , but the District The Surveyor said the Parish Council had repaired this particular path . On the proposition of Mr. Potts , seconded by Mr. Jenkins , it was decided to inform the Kingsland Parish Council that they had power to carry out the work . POTATO SPRAYING . The child more convenient . The end of the day is by no means the end of the Number One's activities . Frequently , there is firing to be done during the night , and even if this is not the case , there is almost certain to be a load of ammunition arriving for the battery . This involves turning out when the convoy arrives , and unloading lorries con- It is work that must be taining heavy shell . carried out in the dark , with only the electric The ammunition therefore the child should have room to move and not be kept all the time sitting or stand- ing still . Another point was , there must be absolute order , and to get that the children came in orderly and went out orderly . They would notice that in the Primary Department the child was taught to remember that there were other children , by means of the cradle and birthday roll and the missionary talk and Each Sunday there would be one collection . the thought running through whole pro- First there were the opening exer- torch with which he is equipped to shed an occasional gleam of light . cises , and then the separation into classes , the teachers ( older scholars ) each tak- that has been unloaded must then be stowed The teachers were not al - away in the stores that have been prepared for lowed to take a class unless they had them - it , or else put out of sight in any place that And when this final duty is per- selves been taught by the Leader at the may offer . preparation class during the preceeding week . formed the Number One is at last free to take what rest he can , having posted a sentry to The telling of the story occupied 15 minutes . rouse him at the first call for action , knowing Then came the expression work , when each that an aeroplane will probably call upon the child was given a sand tray and worked out battery to shoot with the first light of dawn . the idea they had been taught in the story . After that came the closing of the school . The Clerk reported the receipt of copies of a pamphlet on potato spraying , which it was able people . asked should be placed in the hands of suit - gramme . undertaken by the Women's War Agricultural ing or three . The Committee . Mr. Potts said that last year the work was a been given the butchers for the following The Chairman reported that certificates had amounts per week in the month of February : Mrs. Bright , 3 cattle , 13 sheep , 3 pigs ; Messrs . Yapp & Co. , 1 cattle , S sheep , I pig ; Mr. C. Pugh , cattle , 24 sheep , 2 pigs ; London and Goodwin , 1 cattle , 6 sheep , 2 pigs ; Mr. L. Central Meat Co. , 2 sheep and I pig . last named applied for a certificate for English beef but as they sold none in October it could if she took possession with notice of the agrée- mutton and pork in October , however , and not be granted . They were selling English ment she was clearly bound by any undertak - certificate was accordingly granted . ing of her predecessor . With regard to the landlady's position on her own promises to the tenant he made two submissions . First , that no fresh consideration was necessary be- cause the lease itself was a continuing con- sideration and therefore she was bound by her promises without fresh consideration . Secondly , if fresh consideration was required , notwithstanding that the arbitrator found there himself had disclosed consideration in the was in fact no consideration , the arbitrator special case . Mr. Bosanquet proceeded to argue his case in detail and to cite cases in support . The remainder of the programme was de- voted to the presentation of " A Masque of Noble Women , " by G. E. and H. Wakeford . This was quite an ambitious subject , but those who witnessed the performance will Mr. Bosanquet said the only question then agree that it was most successfully presented . The appropriateness of the costumes , the suc- Continuing Mr. Bosanquet submitted that an whether there was any consideration . cessful personification of well known charac - assignee under a tenancy agreement of that ters in history and the high elocutionary kind was bound by a collateral agreement standard displayed were alike most creditable entered into by her predecessor , whether she to all concerned . The underlying thought in had notice or not . Secondly he submitted that the production may best be illustrated by quoting the dedication , which , with other similar passages , was ably read by Mr. E. B. Reynolds , and runs as follows : " This Masque of Noble Women is dedicated to the memory of Frances Willard . It may be wondered that this woman so great and noble should not be represented in the Masque , but it was thought to do her greater honour by dedicating to her this glance at the greatness of so many of her sisters . Moreover her living presence is still so vivid to the memory with many of us that it seems kinder not to try to personify her , but rather to try and embody her spirit throughout the Masque . Though but a re- flection of her wonderful life , it is yet an effort to continue in a small way the great movements towards Temperance and Freedom of which she was so notable a pioneer . The details of her life are a fascinating study ; her work towards making the world sober and in opening up possibilities of life for women are The Clerk stated that Mr. T. H. Edwards wrote asking the Committee to appoint a and stated that changes were likely to come representative on the Allocation Committee , into operation shortly and if he could be of any service in explaining anything he would be happy to do so . scheme for selling by dead weight would Tht Clerk said that a shortly come into force . by Mr. Turner , Councillor John Watkins was On the proposition of the Mayor , seconded asked to act on the Allocation Committee . The Executive Officer said that in a circular from the Divisional Food Office it was directed Mr. Butters said that a copy of the pamphlet had been sent to the Chairman of each Par- ish Council . [ An editorial review of the booklet referred to appears in another column under the head- ing of " Potato Culture . " ] . DISTRICT ROADS ESTIMATE . The Surveyor presented his estimate of ex- penditure on district roads , amounting to £ 4,482 , but it would allow this amount to be expended . After allowing for the enormous rise in prices this amount was very little above the average , but was very much below requirements . He drew attention to the deterioration in the roads and the very large falls of timber that The estimate was referred to the Finance Committee . was doubtful if circumstances The Judge pointed out that the arbitrator that pork should be included in the retailers ' were taking place or contemplated . found that there was no consideration . Mr. Bosanquet replied that no fresh evidence was taken . The point was not raised before the arbitrator until the evidence was closed . Mr. Graham Millward , for the landlady , said an epic in themselves ; while her vision of what he agreed that consideration might be gathered the world might be is still an inspiration to from the whole case , but the party must do the thousands of women who are members of something or refrain from doing something the great association which she founded - In that case there was no such evidence . The " The World's Women's Christian Temperance arbitrator had found that there was not in fact Union , of which the N.B.W.T.A. is one branch . consideration for the landlady's promise . That Union is itself her monument although pointed out that after the promise had been she has the unique honour of being represented made three years the tenant took a lease for in marble in the Capitol at Washington . She seven years and remained until the lease ex- has been happily described as the ' uncrowned pired . The whole tendency of the uw was Queen of America . ' To her memory then is against the claim . dedicated the following sonnet and " Masque of Noble Women . " one . the He What a dangerous pros- quotas of 50 per cent . after February 3rd and should be issued to a butchers ' committee , in- it was also suggested that buying certificates stead of to individual butchers . smail " TOMMY OVER THERE . 99 ARTHUR PEARSON . ' A GROUSE FROM FRANCE . ' To the Editor of the Kington Times . A MINISTER'S REPLY . Sir , Will you kindly allow me a little space in your valuable paper for the purpose ot replying to the letter in the last issue en- titled " A Grouse from France , " in which reference was made to my connection with Mr. R. S. Farrar's case ? The writer , Sergt . G. R. Preece , is of the opinion that by my pleading for exemption in this case " I was hindering the cause , ' and further he fails to see " what is to pre- vent my going out to France , and assisting the Chaplains , Priests and Preachers . May I now remind Sergt . Preece that the appeal for Mr. Farrar's exemption was lodged by the Rev. R. Klesel and when called to succeed him in Leominster I was requested to see this matter through , and I did it , not with the intention of " hindering the cause , " but out of a sense of honour to my predeces- ally as I felt that Mr. R. S. Farrar's case was ment of my promise . The Chairman having joined the audience at the back of the Fall , the pianist commenced a simple march tune , at which signal the ante- room door opened and the young scholars and WAR BOND PROPAGANDA SONG . their teachers marched in and took their places . This is an admirable solution of the A War Bond Propaganda song entitled difficulty of maintaining order , for as the " Tommy Over There " has been composed music ceased the children were absolutely quiet and published by Herman Darewski with the sor . It was not a very pleasant duty , especi- and were in a frame to enter into the open - approval and hearty co - operation of the ing hymn and prayer , both being entirely suit- National War Savings Committee . able to the age of the children concerned . ties of observation , imagination and reverence The ap Professions in connection with the £ 500,000 Then came a simple and beautiful natured , propriate words by Morley Adams are wedded hopeless , but nevertheless I did it in fulfil- to a stirring and inspiring melody , and should by the Leader upon the snowdrops and the materially aid the takings of the Tank Banks is there to prevent my going over to France . " Then Sergt . Preece wishes to know " what " buds on the table , in which the child - like quali- from the top of which it is being sung daily . First let me say that I am over military age , AN ORLETON OBSTRUCTION . The song fulfils a two - fold purpose , as not but notwithstanding this fact I have been Correspondence between the Surveyor and Stock Commissioner stating that many Execu- tian of Waterloo Road by stacking and load- were in turn appealed to . The success of the only is it intended to help secure funds to able to do my bit for my country and am A letter was read from the Divisional Live Messrs . Roberts and Cooper as to the obstruc - method was shown by the readiness with prosecute the war , but the profits from its sale proud of it . When war was declared I was which the majority of the children were ready on the plea that the October sales were in- in the hands of the Surveyor . all over the world will be devoted to the in charge of a church at Devonport , the tive Officers were altering buying certificates ing timber was read and the matter was left to answer the questions put by the Leader . Y.M.C.A. Hut Fund which Admiral Mark Kerr majority of whose members were men in his Miss Ross had a happy manner of gathering is raising among the Theatrical and Musical Majesty's Navy , and their wives and child- correctly recorded . It should be clearly The Inspector's report contained nothing into the children's thought ideas associated understood that however incorrect the October One case of erysipelas had with previous talks and so the interest of the appeal to professions and trades throughout their last message to my wife and myself was returns might have been the present quota of been notified . children remained unbroken to the end . The 50 per cent . was based upon those figures and placing of additions to the Birthday and any increase allowed would have to be accom- Cradle Rolls followed , a birthday hymn , the panied by a corresponding reduction else- £ 3,026 18s . 2d . , cheques to be signed £ 257 14s . song " Where did you come from Baby dear , " It was also stated that it was by no 8d . , leaving a net balance of £ 2,769 3s . 6d . means certain that the present quota could be A number of parishes were in arrear with the maintained They had in an advanced stage mended that final notice be given that if not cuts which would apply to the whole country . marched by to music . It was therefore unnecessary for Committees paid by that day month summonses would be issued . The report was adopted . further to revise their lists . where . " contentious . " FINANCE REPORT . The balance in the Treasurer's hands was lease in writing , the lessee could come years of preparation a schedule of prices for standard lost call and the Finance Committee recom- pect would be opened up if after there was a after and say that he had had a conversation with the original lessor and that the assignee was bound by that . Even if the landlady This collateral had had notice of her husband's promise she would not be bound by it . agreement by the husband could not be put on the footing of a covenant running with the land . Mr. Turner asked if there was no chance of getting more meat on account of four shops being closed in the town . The Chairman said the point was that the shops were not open in October . Councillor Watkins asked if the town was getting 50 per cent . of the former supply . certificate for 50 per cent . but if it was not in The Chairman said the Committee gave a the market the butchers got less . WHAT IS HOARDING ?. making inquiries about what the Committee The Deputy - Mayof said that people had been considered would be food hoarding . He knew some people who bought a ham and put it in salt and were rather alarmed about it . After the sonnet above referred to had been recited by Jack Perkins . the Masque itself was given . As there were some 24 characters , space makes it impossible to mention indi vidual performances at all adequately . Special reference must , however , be made to the out- standing part taken by Mrs. T. M. F. Roberts , as Clio , the Muse of History . Her powerful presentation of the lines allotted to her were His Honour giving udgment said this was a tower of strength to the whole piece . The a claim by Edward Thomas , the tenant , against other parts were also happily taken and each Florence Mabel Lewis claiming damages in one had evidently studied the points of her respect of a promise to do certain repairs . part with care and insight . The audience These promises were made by the landlady's looked with intense interest for the appearance predecessor in title , she being the assignee of each new character . The costumes were under deed dated June , 1912. Promises were Mrs. Jarvis complained of the difference be- exceedingly effective and the representations made by her predecessor in title two or three tween the price of golden syrup and loose most successful generally . After the entry of years before the lease was entered into in treacle but the Executive Officer pointed out the character Queen Margaret , Miss Carrie February , 1910 , and repeated after the lease that this article was not controlled . Price and Miss Gladys Watkins sang " The was entered into . It was said the landlady Blue Bells of Scotland , " as a duett , their was liable under these promises made by the rendering being a very sweet and expressive landlady's predecessor , before and after he granted the lease . There was no reference to The final scene when all the characters were anything of the kind in the terms of the lease . grouped upon the stage was a striking one It was a collateral agreement , a personal con- and the beautiful final chorus " We are the tract and he was satisfied that the assignee Music - makers " was admirably sung . was in no sense bound by the promises of her So many contributed to the preparation of a predecessor , whether she had notice of those most successful evening that it is difficult to promises or not . If the law should hold that mention any one individual . To Mrs. notice were necessary the would say there that Roberts . however , inust be given the credit it had not been shown to him that any notice for the splendid manner in which the various whatever was given to the landlady , of her performers brought out the dramatic qualities predecessor's promises . It was said that the of their parts . Mrs. R. W. Thomas accom- special case was silent on the point but when panied and the musical excellence of the con- he remitted the case in order that additional cert generally was only what might have been facts might be found , the point of notice was expected in a programme with which she was not raised . Therefore he declined to send associated . Her efforts . we understand , were it back again . Another claim by the tenant not merely confined to the evening of the was on the landlady's own promises to do re- entertainment , but much valuable help was pairs after she became the assignee . It was given by Mrs. Thomas in the training of the said there was no consideration for such a characters . Upon Miss Hammond , the ener- promise . This question was remitted to the getic secretary of the branch , fell the main arbitrator for his specific opinion and he had burden of the preliminary arrangements and found that there was no consideration in fact the success of the evening was a tribute to her for any such promise by the landlady . organising abilities . Thanks are due to the following for assist- ance in various ways : The Mayoress , Mr. and Mrs. Neild , Mrs. Harley Nott , the Rev. T. M. F. Roberts , Mr. Rouch . Mrs. Hammond , Miss Cheney . Miss Dorothy Morrow , Mr. T. J. Bannister . Mr. J. L. Watkins . Under the circumstances of the case it would have been perfectly competent for the arbitrator to have found that there was consideration be- cause of the right of the tenant to give twelve months ' notice to determine the lease and that he abstained by reason of the landlady's promises . All he could say was that the arbitrator had found there was no considera- tion for these promises and he ( the Judge ) had no material whatever for saying that the arbitrator had misinstructed himself in point of law . Therefore the landlady was not liable The following was the programme : - Part 1 , " Masque of Noble Women , " ( by G. E. & H. Wakeford ) , characters and groups : Clio , Muse of History , Mrs. T. M. F. Roberts ; Dreamer , Miss Netta Lloyd ; Reciter , Mr. E. B. Reynolds ; " Liberty , " Boadicea . Mrs. A. E. P. Hammond ; Madame Roland . Mrs. wholly failed . Bowen ; A Huguenot , Miss J. Ross ; Harriet Beecher Stowe , Miss Twyman " Light Spread- ing , " Queen Bertha , Mrs. Davies ; Susannah Wesley . Miss Easton ; St. Genevieve , Miss M. Ross ; Catherine Booth , Mrs. W. R. Rodgers ; " Sacrifice , " Queen Elizabeth of England , Miss L. Reynolds ; Alice . Countess of Lisle , Miss I. Jones ; " Truth Seeking . " Hypatia , Mrs. Harley Nott ; " Life Saving , " Grace Darling , LORD BEAVERBROOK'S NEW POST . SUCCEEDS LORD CAWLEY AS CHANCELLOR OF DUCHY . KINGSLAND COMPLAINT . Mr. Jenkins drew attention to a gap be- ley above Kingsland Station . tween the planks of a bridge over the Pins- The Surveyor was asked to attend to the matter . We have seen him and a prayer for the babies , giving variety to A brief missionary very pretty ceremonies . talk upon some of the little children of other dands gave a new interest to the missionary box , to which the children contributed as they the At a signal on piano each teacher placed his or her chair in front of the two or three pupils and com- menced the " story " and it was remarkable with what complete absence of disorder these eight little classes were held so close together . A few quiet chords on the piano gave the signal for the close of the lesson and then was commenced the expression work . The lesson had been that of the Lost Sheep , and by means of sand , evergreens , small stones , etc. , the children expressed their own idea of story . the country . Road , secures There , " a post free . CHORUS . We're thinking of the boys to - night Over there , over there , But thinking never won fight Over there , over there , a ren . The men were all called to duty and to look after those left behind .. Were This we Two shillings sent to Herman Darewski faithfully did . Many of the men were killed Music Publishing Company , 142 , Charing Cross in the battles of the Falkland Islands and " Tommy Over Jutland , and it was a joy to be able to com- copy of fort the widows , and children in their time . of sorrow and trial . Early in 1916 I was asked to minister to the spiritual , yes and bodily needs also , of a large number of men of the West Indian Regiment , who meinbers of our West Indian Churches , and who were then in a Cornish camp . This I did for nearly six months and through the kindness of friends in our Churches I was able to give them considerable help until they went abroad in September of that year . III October , 1916 , our church in Devonport was closed owing to the shortage ministers , and I was called to Manchester , while there , in addition to the work of my church , I spent 6 months in the employ of a firm of Ev'ry penny that you lend Will be our Tommy's friend , So it's up to you and me To lend our L. S. D. For Tommy - Tonimy - over - there . It is fortnight before coming to Leominster . A food card will shortly be issued in America the for the guidance of the public , supported by a tious and showed a keen insight into the par- and wheatless days enforceable . Some of the efforts were quite ambi- Presidential proclamation making meatless engineers , and was engaged on important war able . Once more the little ones were afforded of such days will probably be three . The number work in their drawing office , only leaving a the necessary change by marching up with learned from the most anthorative source that If Sergt . Preece will use his influence to their models . A few questions on the lesson Mr. Hoover , the Food Controller , will issue persuade " the powers that be , " viz .. The were asked and answered and then , still in Army Chaplaincy Board , to give new regulations more drastic than anything military age a chaplaincy in France or else- rhythm of a march tune . complete order the session closed with a simple heretofore attempted . hymn and prayer , the children leaving to the The Chairman voiced what must have been in the minds of all in thanking Miss Ross and her helpers for the admirable demonstration of what could be done . If they felt that it was too high an ideal he would encourage LEOMINSTER COUNTY POLICE COURT . Monday , before Mr. J. B. Dowding . ABSENTEE FROM FRANCE . man over where I will most willingly accept it , indeed it would be the gratification of my heart's desire , and would count it an honour to serve the brave fellows who are daily laying down their lives on the battlefields of France , Flanders , and elsewhere , for the sake of the dear old " Home Land " which they and I love , and that peace may come through vic- " AN IRISH BOOK . " ' ( " Appreciations and Depreciations , " by E. A. Boyd . Published by the Talbot Press , 3/6 . Obtainable at the Leominster Printing Co. ) . Under a somewhat heavy title Mr. Boyd has gathered a number of essays which will repay miliar except in one case , and there he takes the close attention of readers . It is not a new type of essay , but the ground is unfa- up a new point of view . referred to as an enthusiast in the attempt to establish an Irish literature , and to win recog- The Chairman said he did not think there nition for men who are as truly in the realm the grocers after that for more bacon they ken of that public whose notice is a tribute . them by asking them to remember that they was any occasion for that , but if they went to of letters , as they are , one excepted , out of the would be liable to a heavy ine and confiscation We wish him success in his very commendable could do something . of the ham . object . Though not one of the few who felt The Mayor said he was glad to hear the the first thrill of the Irish Renaissance , he is Chairman's statement . He had been re- doing much , by a book of this sort , to further HOW THE FLEET IS SAVING . was brought up in custody charged with being if the call does come for active service , I shall peatedly asked about the position of those who salted pigs . The Chairman said he asked the Executive Officer to write to the Central Office on the matter and the reply was in accordance with what he had said . There was another point . Supposing they had friends in London to whom they sent a pound of butter each week . If it was above the rationed quantity or if they went to a shop and bought some more they would be liable under the Hoarding Order . 10th . NOKE LANE HEAD . PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL . the work of those who did , and of their suc- which has enough of the national spirit to cessors , by consolidating it into a literature make it a nation's pride and enough style to give it a respectable place in the broader literature of our language . should have its literature , if only to preserve Every nation its self - respect and to give it a nich in inter- national thought . And it OFFICERS AS GARDENERS . tory . In the meantime , it is my duty to be faithful . to my church and my people , and to prove Herbert Powell , Ryelands Cottage , Brimfield , myself a useful citizen of Leominster . And an absentee from the K.S.L.I. He admitted respond to it readily even though over military it . age . Yours faithfully , A. G. PHILLIPS , Leominster . P.C. William Thomas , stationed at Orleton , ( By the author of " In the Northern Mists " ) . said prisoner was a native of Brimfield . From Alt a certain naval Base on the shores of the information received last week of prisoner afternoon when the Grand Fleet happens to morning and asked him to show him his pass . North Sea you can witness a curious sight any overstaying his leave he went to him that Moravian Manse , be in the harbour . His leave was from January 13th to 27th and A long strip of desolate and barren - looking he had overstayed his leave by 14 days . land is seen to be divided into a number of garden - plots , and in these gardens there Powell was remanded to await an escort . a good many men working . go on in the old days before the war . are One ship After IOS . to MARKETS . 16s . IVINGTON . any SKIPPER'S CURE - ALL . one to seven . 4 VOL . V SALES B By Messrs . EDW BA Leominster On Friday , M 120 Up H Consigned by Faru £ 51 offer Catalogues on applic NOTE . All farmer get a Permit to Se Agricultural Executi Auctioneers ' Office and Tenbury . LEOMINSTER TUESDAY , FE PAT AT Cattle and S 11.30 ; Store Ca Entries kindly soli EDWARDS , Leominster , Herefo STRET Two and a - half u and nine mile DWARDS , RUSS Efavoured with i A. Thomas ( who is Sell by Auction , on MONDAY , FEB 74 169 Capital H CATTLE Excellent F 11 Pigs , Agricultur Winter Keep , etc. The HORSES , whi will be sold at Leom Luncheon ( by Tick 1 p.m. prompt . Auctioneers ' Offices and Tenbury . CORN EXCHAN DWARDS , RUSS Einstructed to Se TUESDAY & WED 26th & About 600 Lots Antique Household Six Genuine Chippen laced backs ) , Tallboy , on ball and claw le Table , Solid Mahogan board , Mahogany Dir Piano ( by Collard ) , Linen , Plated Articles Ware , & c . Catalogues on appl EERS , Hereford , Leom Sale at 11 e BROCK Two miles from Din DWARDS ; RUSSI E received instru Harwood , who is leav On MONDAY , his 8 Cattle , Farm Im and useful Household Catalogues of the A Hereford and Tenbury Sale at ONE B THE GLEBE Half a mile from S Three and a - half mi DWARDS , RUSSE Ereceived instruct Bemand ( who is givin by Auction , on 31 31 THURSDAY , M Well - Bred HER cluding 6 Cho SHROPSHIRE 8 Horses and Colts , A Gearing and Winter K Catalogues of the A Hereford and Tenbury Sale at ONE By Messrs . E. H E. Hamm Auctioneers , Value and Insura Conduct all classes of VALUATIONS FOR PR deduction was and BOOK DEBTS C Evidently Ireland has need to be taught that she has had , and still has , writers of more value than journalists , or those who turn out books under the doubtful inspiration Nothing very curious in this , you will say . THE LEMSTER PIERROTS VISIT . of party political feeling . And many outside But take a closer look at these tireless gar- Ivington Schoolroom was packed on Thurs- " John Bull's other island " should likewise deners . They are naval officers . Naval of- day night of last week by an enthusiastic : be reminded of such literary masters as ficers transformed into me - gardeners , and POULTRY AND PROVISIONS . audience eager to witness a performance by George Russell , Yeats , E. Dowden , Ferguson , performing their unaccustomed task with the the Lemster Pierrots whose success as Standish O'Grady , who have excelled in inter- zest and energy that they always put into Ludlow , Monday . - Fowls , Ss . to 10s . per laughter - makers has now spread far and wide . preting their people's spiritual life , ambitions , everything they lay hand to , whether it be couple ; chickens , 12s . to The Foreign Missionary Anniversary was feelings , and tracing these in their current work or play . per couple ; The proceeds were in aid of the Ivington held on Thursday , the 7th , and Sunday , the history . ducks , 12s . to 16s . per couple ; rabbits , 3s . Sd . Branch of the . Herefordshire Territorial Mr. Boyd allows himself , in this They are making an effort , and a very effi- to 45. per couple ; butter , 25. 2d . to 2s . 5d . Comforts Fund , and the total , £ 18 , will minister , acted as deputation and preached at ment of his personal subjects , but , his know- help forward the general scheme of economy . The Rev. W. Wilcock , the circuit volume , space for only a very limited treat - cient effort , to raise a supply of food and thus per lb .; eggs , 3 per is .; pigeons , Is . 3d . to be handed without over II a.m. froin 2nd Chronicles , 14th chapter , ledge of them is so accurate , he nevertheless They are doing their bit " on the land as Is . 4d . per couple ; hares , 6s . cach ; pheasants , for expenses . The programme given verses 3 and 7 . on her promise and the claim by the tenant down and build up in comparison with the pose and merits , with extracts from poems atogether confined to gardening . 115. per brace ; partridges , 5s . per similar to that at Leominster . Terry Davis He said how few could pull succeeds in introducing us to their style , pur- well as on the sea . Nor are their energies brace . was able to take his place in the Troupe and The audience many who could pull down but could not re- and essays to prove his appreciation are just went in for poultry farming on a small scale ; FRUIT AND VEGETABLES . his songs were very , successful . build . King Asa did that which was good criticism . thoroughly enjoyed the whole programme and and another actually started to keep pigs . and right in the sight of God ; he pulled down Ludlow , Monday . - Potatoes , 1d . per lb .; awarded many encores . Mrs. Bright kindly And it is not the officers alone who combine cabbages , ed . each ; Brussels sprouts , 4d . per lent a piano for the occasion . It is probable that the two essays which will , the idols and groves and then he caused them in these efforts . at least , at first reading be most attractive , share , but in a different manner . They cannot bundle ; beetroot , 2d . each ; apples , 3d . and 6d . The sailors also do their 1b .; artichokes , 3d . per lb .; leeks , 3d . per to build up and God gave them rest on every have G. B. Shaw as central figure .. side . So they built and prospered ! So it is here Mr. Boyd offers a depreciation . He all go in for gardening , but they do contribute per lb .; walnuts , 7d . per lb .; grapes , 1s . 2d . was with our missionaries . The people of should know the " Irish Protestant , " but it towards the general scheme of food - saving , or to 2s . 6d . per lb .; carrots , parsnips , turnips , Africa were a religious people and thought of seems a strange conclusion that Shaw has the avoiding of waste . It has been officially announced that Lord God as a God afar off and could only worship failed to fully seize the mind and imagination prevention of waste in the Navy , can only be What this means , the 2d . per lb. onions , 4d . to 5d . per lb. Miss Larcombe ; Sister Dora , Miss G. Watkins ; Cawley of Prestwich has resigned the Chan - Him through their ancestors , so the mission- of either Ireland or England . He reasons properly understood by knowing what used to Florence Nightingale , Miss M. Hudson ; cellorship of the Duchy of Lancaster , and his aries had to pull down before they could build well in the abstract , but fails to convince us " Visions , " Jeanne D'Arc , Miss Elder ; Eliza- resignation has been accepted . The resigna- and it often took years before they got the who believe , on good evidence , that G.B.S. every meal one used to be able to see drifting ernment rates . beth Barrett Browning , Miss A. Colwell ; tion of Sir Edward Carson has made it neces- first convert in a new district . astern of every ship in the Navy bread enough has here a public if not mediocre calibre who to keep a dozen families for a week ; half " Purity and Upwardness . " Queen Margaret of sary to appoint a Minister to take charge of In the afternoon the Sunday school children regard him as a guide in some important foaves , and even uncut loaves , carelessly thrown Scotland , Mrs. DeAth ; Elizabeth Fry , Mrs. E. propaganda , and Lord Cawley being of opinion conducted the service at 2.30 . B. Reynolds ; Josephine Butler , Mrs. W. that these duties might more usefully be com- Elliott Wood , K.C.B. , who presided over a has a way of saying things which have knew that there would be plenty more forth- General Sir matters . He may be unconventional but he overboard from the messes because the sailor's DOCTOR'S SACRIFICE . Bounds ; Queen Victoria , Miss Reichel ; a bined with those of the Chancellorship of the large gathering , dealt with the British and intrinsic value . Mother , Mrs. A. Lewis . But it is less our purpose to coming for the next meal , when again a Duchy placed his office at the disposal of the Foreign Bible Society . GAVE HIS OWN BLOOD IN EFFORT TO He spoke in high criticise the faults than to emphasise the many plus would be thrown into the sea . Part 2 , Violin solo , " Idyl " ( Beethoven ) , Prime Minister . terms of the good work the missionaties were excellencies of a book which should make us SAVE A CHILD . Master Jack Harrison ; duett , " Somewhere a Beaverbrook has been appointed doing among the natives in Africa where he as anxious to know Irish literature as we are boatmen salving these good loaves and squeez - in a desperate effort to save a child's life was Often have I watched the thrifty Maltese doctor gave some of his own blood . Voice is Calling " ( Arthur Tate ) , Misses Tur- Minister in charge of propaganda in succession had been . ford , encore , " Go Pretty Rose " ; recital , " The to Sir Edward Carson , with the office of the The collections at both services amounted to to know Ireland's destiny . ing the sea - water out of them ; they had some told at a Bristol inquest on Tuesday . AIR SQUADRON'S FEAT . Surgeon's Child " ( F. E. Weatherley ) , Mrs. Chancellorship of the Duchy of Lancaster method of making the bread fresh and palatable George Freestone , the , 4 - years - old son of a BRITISH AEROPLANES CAPTURE Roberts ; song , " Friend " ( Clara Novello vacated by Lord Cawley of Prestwich . again . But what was this small amount soldier , while running along a passage , fell Davies ) , Miss Hope Turford ; violin solo , ( a ) rescued compared to the hundreds of tons and cut his lip . GERMAN MACHINES IN FULL FLIGHT . The injury was slight , but " Barcarolle " ( Tolthurst ) , ( b ) Moto Per- wantonly destroyed by the whole British fleet ? owing to a physical peculiarity it was NEITHER DID HE Amsterdam , Tuesday . - A frontier telegram petuo " ( Sitt ) , Master Jack Harrison ; duett , WOMEN MOLE CATCHERS . 1. d . Hilda M. Owens , 61 5s . Id .; Hilda a British Cabinet Minister administered a neat but he has learnt not to throw away good One does not see this now ! British Not a crumb is tremely difficult to stop the bleeding which relates a remarkable capture by " In Springtime " ( Ernest Newton ) , Misses Buttonholed by an over - inquisitive journalist , wasted nowadays . The sailor has all he wants , followed . air squadron of two German aeroplanes in full Land Army women in some depots are to L. Pugh , 10s . 2d .; Ellen M. Pugh , 8s .; Lucy rebuke . The British airmen sur- " How long do you think the war bread , nor the half eaten joint's which used that the child was in a critical condition , rounded At the Bristol Royal Infirmary it was found flight near Ghent . M. E. Jay , 17s . 6d . ; Olive M. Powell , 10s . 6d .; will last ? " was the final question of a long to go down the shoot , along with vegetables and whereupon Dr. N. Kemin , one of the staff , their opponents , who apparently Ida M. Powell , 16s . 1d . The monthly collec- sertes asked by the interviewer . up the fight and meekly flew tions amounted to £ 4 13s . , making a total of promptly the Minister asked : " How long is and the ships have instituted a Very much other good foodstuff . All that is changed , had a quantity of his own blood transferred away in a southerly direction with the British Lloyd ; Fairy Thrift , Peggy Hammond ; Potato growers should make inquiries at £ 22 18s . 5d . " Bone - and - fat into the boy's system . a piece of string ? " The interviewer stared Fund , " every scrap of these valuable waste- | the child failed . " But the effort to save squadron . Imagination ( Fairy ) , Phyllis Pullman ; Potato , once for their seed potatoes to the War Agri- Mr. J. Duggan , a gentleman of 82 , had a at him in astonishment . " I - I don't know , " products being saved and sold , the proceeds Freda Larcombe ; Onion , Phyllis Taylor ; Rice , cultural Committee for their county , and fail- box . Three of his grandchildren and 2 he gasped . " Neither do I , " said the Minister , going to a Benevolent Fund managed by the jury An appreciatory reference was made by the Carrie Price ; Sugar , Katie Smith ; Maize , ing to get a satisfactory reply , should write to great - grandchildren were collectors and col- cordially . to the self - sacrifice displayed by Dr. men themselves for the benefit of their com- Kemin . Irene Storr Barber ; Apple , Winnie Morrow ; the Food Production Committee , 72 , Victoria lected between them £ 5 12s . 3d . verdict of accidental death was rades when in need . returned . This is what the Fleet is doing to save . Turford ; recital , Selected , Mrs. Roberts ; solo , Miss Sybil Turford . Part 3 , " Pageant of Foods , " M. F. Hutchin- son , Characters : Old Mother Hubbard , Netta Lord be trained as mole catchers . Street , S.W.1 . £ 1 9s . 4d . , The boxes realised the following sums : Mr. J. Duggan , £ 2 19s .; Mrs. Mason , £ 1 10s . Id .; Robert Moore , £ 3 ; Elizabeth A. Jackson , £ 3 10s . 9d .; M. Annie Jay , 11s . 7d .; Elizabeth E. Jay , 6s .; Cards : Ruth Traylor , GEO . ELLIOT LEE . something . " I'm glad we've agreed about Good Morning . " There is a story told of a skipper who had a medicine - crest , containing cures numbered CORN . For dyspepsia he administered a stiff dose of No. 7. For sprain No. 2 was Ludlow , Monday . - Business quiet , at Gov- the bottle , and for rheumatism No. 5 seemed to work the oracle . But on a lengthy voyage the skipper ran out of No. 7 , so when next a member of the crew had a pain in his middle he dosed him with a mixture of 2 plus 5 . body had another pain during the voyage , or at any rate , confessed to having one . sur- How a A ex- gave No- Printed and Published for the Proprietor by A. T. SOUTHALL , at his Offices , 27 , Draper Lane , Leominster .. Attention , Prompt Sett ESTABLIS Offces : Highbury PUBLIC TO BE SOLD 100 Wrought Iron high ( in lots Square , by Messrs . E. FRIDAY , MAR Sale at By Mr. PHIL THE ARM , HEREFOR Mr. A. W. Powell ( in ) to give up a large quar SATURDAY , M for a Sale by Auction , 80 Registered P 151 and other v and DAIRY Sound and He and Cross - B Full particulars in nex DAVIES , Auctioneer , Bro |