The Kington Times - January 1918
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Kington Times 5th January 1918 - Page 2
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| Date | 05/01/1918 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 5th January 1918 |
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4 ,, New Year Resolution Which should not be broken . TO HAVE YOUR FURNITURE , & c . Made or Supplied by PENNELL BROS . 47 , Duke Street , Kington . Dental Surgery . MESSRS . T. R. Johnson AND D. F. Osborne 11 , St. Owen St. , HEREFORD , Strathvlew , MALVERN . ATTENDANCE AT Church St. , Kington . Every TUESDAY . KINGSLAND Horse Slaughtering The Kington Times . SATURDAY , JANUARY 5th , 1918 . KINGTON NOTES . At the examination recently held at There- ford by the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and the Royal College of Music the following pupils of Miss May Jones , A.L.C.M .. of Kington , were successful in obtaining cer- tificates The Higher Division , Miss Elsie Prosser . Kington : Elementary , Miss Lucy Jones , Penrhos . Lyonshall . * The following gifts are gratefully acknow- ledged on behalf of Sarnesfield Court Red Cross Hospital : Mr. C. J. Abbott , vegetables ; Bredwardine School Children , 34 cwt . of pota- toes ; Mr. Davies ( Kinnersley ) , couple of fucks ; Miss Brierley ( Canon Pyon ) , eggs ; Mr. Richards ( Dilwyn ) , magazines ; Mr. Davies ( Sarnesfield ) , cake ; Miss Prosser ( Woonton ) , rice ; Mrs. Pearman ( Moorhampton ) , cigarettes and cigars ; Miss King - King , Christmas cake ; Mrs. Burlton ( Eaton Hill ) , bottled fruit ; Mrs. Lewis ( Dilwyn ) , playing cards ; Sir G. Corne- wall , Bart . ( Moccas Court ) , eggs and veget- ables ; Rev. F. H. Rattiff ( Moccas ) , vegetables ; Bridge Sollars and Bishopstone parishes ( per Mrs. Like and Mrs. Blashill ) , chickens , cig- arettes , cake , bread , eggs , rabbits , apples , vegetables . In common with markets up and down the country business at Leominster Market was seriously disturbed by the new Order in regard to the sale of cattle , which has the effect of eliminating competition . Very few fat ani- The only place where animals can be dis- mals were entered . These were duly graded sected within 14 miles of Leominster . YARD . H. J. Pritchard Is now living at BROOMY HILL FARM , KINGSLAND . Letters and telegrams sent to the Yard would be dealt with promptly . Horse Slaughtering , Etc. THE KINGTON TIMES , Monumental Work in all its branches . Satisfaction Guaranteed . Graves Bricked Coffins Made AND on the Shortest notice WEDDING AT Jay & Storr - Barber , Builders , Undertakers , & o . , TOP OF BARGATES , LEOMINSTER . Dealers in all kinds of Grates , Ranges , Mantelpieces Baths & Lavatories . Fixing a Speciality . Sanitary Work carried out on the most improved system . Defective Drains Tested and Re - laid . KINGTON . The wedding took place at St. Mary's Church , Kington , on December 27th , of Mr. Percy H. Briggs , eldest son of the late Mr. A. W. Briggs and of Mrs. Briggs , formerly of Kington ; and Miss Hilda J. Price , second daughter of Mr. William Price , Town Sur- veyor , of Parkgate , Kington . The ceremony was performed by the Vicar ( the Rev. H. E. H. Probyn ) . Mr. Cyril Price acted as best Both parties were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents . man . GOVERNMENT TRACTOR SCHEME . ALDERMAN RUSSELL'S CRITICISM . JANUARY 5. 1918 . A KINGTON COMPLAINT . A meeting of the Herefordshire War Agri- cultural Committee was held at the Shirehall , Hereford , on Wednesday . Alderman T. Preece presiding . tural PRESTEIGN . carried MARRIAGE OF MR . GEORGE SURPLICE AND MISS FLORENCE L. JONES . On Thursday , December 27th , an interesting marriage took place at St. Andrew's Church , Presteign , the contracting parties being Mr. George Surplice , of Hazledene , Gravelly Hill , Birmingham , third son of Mr. and Mrs. Sur- plice , of Birmingham , and Miss Florence L. Jones , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Jones , of High Street , Presteign . The ceremony took place at 11 o'clock , the officiating minister being the Rector ( the Rev. H. L. Kewley ) . The bride entered the church on the arm of her father , Mr. E. S. Jones , who gave her away . She looked charming in a lovely dress of ivory charmeuse satin , with trimmings of ninon overlace , and also wore a wreath of orange blossoms and a veil of Brussels net . She carried a bouquet of white lilies and chrysanthemums and wore a gold wristlet watch , the gift of the bridegroom . She was Mr. Philip Davies complained of an alleged attended by two bridesmaids , Miss Edith Jones " unfortunate , unreasonable and insulting " ( sister of the bride ) and Miss Clarice Surplice letter sent by Mr. Butcher , of the tractor ( sister of the bridegroom ) . The bridesmaids ploughing department , to the Kington Agricul- were attired in dresses of pale mauve crepe Executive Committee , asking whether de chine and wore velvet hats of a darker Kington had no patriot who would act as hon- shade , with Ruskin brooches , and orary deputy machinery officer , or for 10s . a pink bouquets , the latter being the gift of week , and suggesting that such work might the bridegroom . The best man was Mr. W. be done voluntarily . Mr. said the re- Parker , of Birmingham . There were The death of most successful and well ceipt of such a letter had died the feelings hymus in the church , but Miss Jones ( the or- of the Committee , and of known agriculturist took place on the 26th of Mr. Philpin , than ganist ) gave an excellent rendering of December last after a somewhat lingering ill - whom no man had do ore valuable service . Mendlessohn's Wedding March , and after the ness in Mr. James Mainwaring , late of the He hoped the County Executive Committee ceremony the church bells rang out merrily . Bridge Farm , Almeley . The interment took would deal with the letter in the way it de- A reception was held at the bride's home after place at Alineley Parish Churchyard , The served for asking whether there was any pat- the ceremony , which was largely attended . Rev. R. Hyett Warner officiated . The mour - riotism left in Kington . The happy couple left by the 2.30 train for The Chairman said that no ners were Mr. W. Mainwaring ( brother ) , Mr. Birmingham . one had any The bride's travelling dress A. Mainwaring ( brother ) , Miss Mainwaring , authority for sending such a letter , but it had Hereford ( niece ) , Mr. Mainwaring , junior , and not been sent by the Executive Committee , Miss Mainwaring , Cefn ( nephew and niece ) ; and the Committee had no authority over Mr. Mrs. Bert Mainwaring ( Eardisland ) . Mr. E. T. Butcher , who was a Government official . Mr. Davies : Well , one expects courtesy . Davies ( Woonton Farm ) , and Mr. Percy Davies- ( Newchurch Farm ) . Several neighbours at- The Chairman said the letter would have tended as follows Mr. W. Francis ( Holme no influence with the Committee , and he hoped Farm ) , Mr. W. Jenkins ( Hopleys Green Farm ) , that the Kington Committee would understand Mr. Williams ( Old Castle ) , Mr. R. W. Skyrme that the County Committee had had nothing ( Hopleys Green ) , Mrs. Sydney Davies ( Pear to with the letter . He proposed that the Tree House ) , and others . The workmen acted letters should be sent to the County Executive as bearers . Messrs . Meredith and Co. , of Committee for them to deal with . Kington , were the undertakers . Mr. Trumper , Kinnersley , supplied the coffin , which was of polished oak with brass furnishings . ALMELEY . FUNERAL . a SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT . The annual Sunday School treat was held at Woonton Meeting House . on Wednesday last , when a good number of scholars from Almeley Wotton joined the Woonton children Miss Nicholas , Mrs : Lilwall and Miss Joseph were in charge of the Almeley Wootton schol- ars and Mr. J. Hobby and Mr. E. A. Jenkins represented the Woonton scholars . After the tea a short entertainment was given of recita- tions and singing . A collection was taken up in aid of the Sunday School Funds , after which the scholars were presented with prizes according to merit . A bran tub caused lively business and brought in a nice sum for Sun- day School funds . KINGTON RURAL LOCAL TRIBUNAL . Alderman Corner said that he would go fur- ther . The letters should be sent to the Board of Agriculture . Later the letters which had passed between the official and the Kington Committee were read . In one Mr. Butcher asked the Kingtou Committee if they could find any patriotic gentleman with the necessary qualifications to act as deputy machinery officer , " to which the Committee replied that it was impossible to get a qualified person for 10s . a week , and superintendent suggesting that a manager should be appointed at 50s . , and in response to that Mr. Butcher expressed disappointment , and asked if the Committee had no patriots at Kington . The Chairmtn Those are the letters com- plained of . Mr. P. Davies submitted that Mr. Butcher had no right to say there were no patriots left at Kington . Alderman Bulmer said that the discussion at that meeting would do no good , and moved that the letters be referred to the County Executive Committee to take such action they thought fit . as en- no was a tailor made navy blue costume with a saxe blue velvet hat to match , and she wore a set of furs , the gift of the bridegroom . There was of valuable and large number useful presents , of which the following list is a Bride to bridegroom , fitted dressing case . Bridegroom to bride , diamond cluster ring set in platinum . Father of the bride , oak grandfather clook and valuable old china . Mother of the bride , old oak furniture and linen . Father and mother of bridegroom , linen . Best man , walnut timepiece . Miss Edith Jones , cake basket . household Misses E. and C. Surplice , tea service . Mr. and Mrs. Brickneel , silverware tea pot . Mr. and Mrs. Abbott , linen . Lieut . and Mrs. Surplice , dinner service . Sgt . E. Surplice , cheque . Miss Merrick , silver spoons and linen . Master Meyrick Jones , brass candlesticks . Mr. Ince , pictures . Miss Ince , oak watteau . Mr. E. Ince , silver butter dish . Miss Olwen Ince , silver vases . Mrs. Garrett , old oak table . Mr. and Mrs. Newell and family , oak scuttle . Mr. Leslie Burnett , silver fruit stand . Mr. and Mrs. Barnes , silver tea pot . The Misses Fryzers , counterpane . Mrs. Bufton , half dozen tea spoons . Miss Bufton , coffee jug . Miss L. Bufton , tea knives .. Mrs. Evans , tea cosy . Mrs. J. Griffiths , Maltese lace . Miss Grove , eiderdown . Miss Curtis . hand made bed spread . Miss Meredith , antique vases . Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Jones , tea knives . Miss Dyke , vases . Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sparey , cutlery . Mr. and Mrs. Morris , table linen . Office staff , pewter rose bowl . Miss Aspinall , bread fork . Miss Croeshaw , vases . Miss Ellesmore , d'oyles . Friends ' by the Auctioneers and sold at the Government maximum price to the buyers present . The supply , however , was quite unequal to the de- mand and local butchers as well as buyers from industrial districts were unable to make the purchases they wished . There were many adverse comments on the action of the farmers which may have the effect of precipitating a serious position in thickly populated districts . It is practically certain that their action in The only Horse Slaughtering License in withholding supplies can only be met by waggoner ; Sydney D. Jones ( 18 ) , Woodseaves inspecting officer of the tractors , had said that Miss Dorothy Smith , butter knife . utilising the army purchasing organisation and commandeering cattle for civilian consumption as well as for the needs of the army . If any less drastic method is adopted a meat famine appears inevitable . It is distinctly unfortun- ate in the interests of the country at this critical time that the agricultural community to whom the country is looking to defeat the terrible U boat menace , are failing to ca- operate with the Government in their endeav- ours to secure the food supply of the workers on whom the winning of the war depends . North Herefordshire is now held by H. J. Pritchard who intends to carry on this Business in a satisfactory manner to all con- a sa cerned . All Carcases paid for in cash before removal . Letters and Telegrams : 33 , Bargates , Leo- minster , or Broomy Hill , Kingsland . S - B W. G. STORR - BARBER No one will deny that there is serious unrest Sculptor . Studio & Works Etnam Street ; also Top of Bargates . FOR BEST among labour and to aggravate the shortage of food is to invite that unrest to develop to the danger of the State . As the result of the short supply of beef there was a rush upon sheep which were sold under the usn..l con- ditions with the result that prices soared to MONUMENTAL WORK . unheard - of levels . Butchers who bought mutton could scarcely hope to sell at a profit and obey the Food Control Regulations and it would appear that in fairness to retailers of meat mutton should be dealt with on the same basis as beef . Established by J. Jay , 1840 . Satisfaction Guarant IN MEMORIAM . N Loving Memory of Thomas William Harrison , who died January 6th , 1916 . Two years have passed since that sad day , When one I loved was called away . Ever fondly remembered by Hilda . Hereford . THANKS . PEMBRIDGE . coal Brotherhood Football Club , salad bowl and servers . Engineering staff , silver tea pot and toast rack . Mrs. W. T. Williams , silver serviette rings . Mr. J. B. Garrod , cheque .. Miss Burley , trinket set . Mr. R. Ridler seconded . At a meeting of the Kington Rural Local Alderman Russell commented on the sugges- Tribunal on Friday last there were present : tion that the work should be voluntary , and Mr. R. W. Griffiths ( Chairman ) , Messrs . D. contrasted it with the payments made to the Rogers , J. Ratcliffe , J. Williams , T. W. San- firm and with the fact that the tractor key , E. Bird , D. B. Powell , W. C. Chambers , gineer mechanics were paid £ 5 a week , and E. R. Crump , E. W. Jones , Captain E. A. in addition had 1s . for every acre ploughed . Mahir for General Hore ( National Service so that if 150 acres were ploughed in a week W. Jenkins ( Agricultural by the tractors under their charge their earn- Representative ) , Representative ) , and B. Philpin ( Clerk ) . ings would be £ 12 10s . a week . Conditional exemptions were granted to A Member Not much " honorary " in that . William Beddoes ( 23 ) , Pitfield , Pembridge , Alderman Russell said that Colonel Allen , Farm , Winforton , waggoner ; Edwin Charles if the Committee were not satisfied with the Morris ( 30 ) , C3 , Woodbine Cottage , Eardisley , work they could take it over themselves . He chauffeur ; Edward P. Davies ( 18 ) , Lower ( Alderman Russell ) suggested the Committee Harpton , waggoner ; Lambert Smith ( 36 ) , C 3 , should take over the whole of the work . Eardisley , butcher . Committee Captain Hinckes replied that a had gone into the question of salaries , and were satisfied with the scheme . He explained that tractor engineers were paid £ 5 a week , but were responsible for the repairs of the 11 tractors under their charge , and that that . method gave better results than a smaller wage would if the Committee had to pay for the repairs . Committees taking As to the tractors . Colonel Allen had said there had been many proposals , but that , when discussed in detail , they were so close to the Board's scheme that there was no advantage in the Miss Edwards , preserve dish . change . He ( Captain Hinckes ) did not excuse Mr. Butcher's unfortunate letter to Kington . Alderman Russell asked Captain Hinckes if He he did 150 not consider 12 10s . for acres man acting in a dual capacity .. Temporary exemption to May ist James Price , Elsdon , Kington , cowman ; James Scandrett Pugh , The Sheriffs , Lyonshall , waggoner . TITLEY . DEATH OF A FORMER SCHOOLMASTER . The death is announced of Mr. John Redfern , late head teacher of Titley Church of England School , a position he held for a long entered York Training College in which he was series of years . Born in 1856 , the deceased a student during the years 1875 and 1876 . afterwards proceeded to Titley where he re - ploughing was anreasonable for a mained during the rest of his scholastic career . over In 1914 , owing to throat trouble , he resigned Captain Hinekes replied that the engineer the appointment . He spent the rest of his mechanics had supervision of eleven tractors . life at Burton - on - Trent , under the care of his In a away it was a payment of insurance . daughters . Other troubles arose and he passed Alderman Turner said that Alderman Rus- away on Wednesday , December 26th , at the sell rather exaggerated . The whole cost of age of 61. Mrs. Redfern pre - deceased him running the tractors ( depreciation , etc. ) Of a quiet , unassuming and kindly 25/3 an acre , and as the charge was £ 1 , the disposition John Redfern will long be remeni- Government lost a certain amount .. hered by the inhabitants of Titley , who held him in great respect and esteem . in 1915 . MRS . THOMAS and Fampathy in their be recalled that a draw for a pig was certe miren all kind friends for sympathy in their held as a result of which a Christmas parcel on - Trent on Saturday last ; two soldier sons great loss , also for floral tributes sent . was sent to each soldier who had gone from were able to be present but a third could not West End , Docklow . the parish . A balance of 6 was left from return from France in time . this fund and to augment this the whist drive and dance were arranged . There were no less , MRS . PROSSER and Family wish to thank than 40 tables for the whist drive . 36 , Burgess Street , Leominster . LOST . be suitably rewarded . - WALTER HALL , Lucton , Kingsland . was Alderman Russell : I said the engineer mechanic was paid £ 5 a week ; and 1s . for would make £ 12 10s . a week . every acre , which , with 150 acres ploughed . Where is the HEREFORDSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS . Mr. and Mrs. Ayres , egg cruet . Mrs. George , toast roast . Misses Restall , salt cellar , Mrs. Preece , tablecloth . Miss Tatam , photo frame . Mrs. Owen , cheque . tongs . Miss A. R. Davies , sugar Mr. and Mrs. H. Jones , butter knife . Miss Gwen Davis , butter dish . Miss Morris , serviettes . Mirs . Walter Powell , old china . Mr. Millichamp . dessert spoons . Mr. and Mrs. T. Powell , pair photo frames . Sergt . C. W. Smith , bronze waiter .. PRESTEIGN CONCERT . A successful concert in aid of the Red Cross Hospital Funds was held at Corton оц Thursday last , when there was a good atten- dance and an excellent programme was gone through . THE New Year Shopping Season is now in full swing at J. A. COLE'S . Everything for Ladies ' and Children's Wear . Useful Goods . Latest Novelties . J. A. COLE , The Popular Drapery Market , 24 , High St. , Leominster . FARMER FINED AT PRESTEIGN . At the Presteign Petty Sessions on Tues- day before Mr. J. H. Wale ( in the chair ) and the Hon . F. Clegg Hill ( Verney ) , Verney W. Pugh , of Cwmwhitton , farmer , was summoned for having on the 15th of November at Knighton sold a black mare aged 5 years cap- able of being used for the cultivation of his agricultural holding , without a license . Mr. E. P. Careless , solicitor , Llandrindod Wells , appeared for the defendant and pleaded not guilty . out on Come Early . Don't leave your Shopping until the last few days rush ness should be treated as a hostile witness . He was their witness and evidently he had been tampered with before he came into court . Mr. Careless said if they did treat the wit- ness as hostile that would not help them . They could not make a man answer a ques- tion which would incriminate him . The Chief Constable : If Mr. Careless takes that course I shall ask for an adjournment . Mr. Careless said if an adjournment was asked for he should ask for an adjournment . The police had had ample time to prepare their case . journ the case and it was adjourned accord The Chairman said they had decided to ad- THE Sergeant Bufton , Knighton , stated that he ingly . visited defendant's farm on the 17th of December and told him that he had been mak- ing enquiries respecting a mare sold to Mr. Grindle , of Bristol , on the 15th of November , and asked him why he had not renewed the license he had to sell the mare . Defendant stated that he did not know it had run and produced the license granted to him . October 24th . Defendant told him he had sold the mare on the 15th of November . On being asked why he had not applied for an open license he stated that he did not know he could get one , that he had taken the mare . to Knighton on November 2nd to meet . the Army buyer , who said the mare was lame and unsound , and offered £ 60 for her , but defen- dant stated that he had refused to sell . The Army buyer told defendant that he could sell the mare to an agriculturalist and get more for her and also that he had sold the to Mr. Walter Griffiths , of Knighton , for Mr. Grindle and received a cheque signed by Mr. Grindle . The mare was not sent away the same day that he sold hor . The license ex- pired on the 14th of November . He knew Mr. Grindle was a horse dealer . Cross - examined : have been told that Mr. Grindle is also a large farmer . ( Mr. Careless put in a requisition to Mr. Grindle from the Gloucester War Agricultural Committee to plough ) . statement ho mare had On defendant's sold the horse one . day after his license had He expired . did his own not know , of knowledge , where the mare went to . To Sergeant Higgins : There were definite instructions to the farmer as to the sale of horses endorsed on the license , and there was also supposed to be a covering letter sent with each license . UNION FARMERS ' CRITICISED . the HOW TO SAVE THE SITUATION . Writing in the Daily News on Tuesday , Mr. Bernard Gilbert strongly criticises the tailure of the Farmers ' Union in regard to their war policy and makes an appeal for the future . The following are . some extracts from article which may interest our readers : The greatest failure of the war has been To achieved by the farmers of Great Britain . understand this it must be explained how they are organised . There is a National Farmers ' Union , the Chambers of Agriculture , and a tumber of smaller bodies . The only organisa- tion that matters is the National Farmers ' Union , which is a democratic body confined strictly to practising farmers . It is estimated that its 25,000 members include every farmer of standing and influence in England and Wales ; and it is now spreading across Scotland and Ireland .. From its birth in Lincolnshire a dozen - or more - years ago , it has grown to its present height with amazing swiftness ; and it speaks unchallenged for the farmers of the country . When the food question became urgent their National Executive had an unparalleled oppor- tunity . They represented the farmers , they spoke for the farmers , and they had the conti- dence of the agricultural community as no politician or political body could have done . Yet they missed their chance entirely ! When the Ministry of Food came into being they should have declared that any questions To Mr. Careless : I do not know that such touching the land must be discussed with and a letter was sent to Mr. Pugh . license , but not the letter . I saw the approved by them , and that any action must be taken through their organisation . The establishnient of County Agricultural Committees by the Board of Agriculture found the Union equally unready . Their County Committees , made up of practical farmers , should have been , ipso facto , the Government Committees ; and all real power would thereon have passed into the Union's hands . If they had insisted on this , through the Press , it must have happened , as it was the line of east resistance . But no ! they sat with folded arms and passed pious , indignant resolutions , which are so much waste of breath . If it were not tragic it would be ludicrous . Once so established , all the remaining farmers would have rushed to join the Union ; and they that of the great Councils that control the destiny of every lawyer or doctor . the Bull Hotel . Mrs. Evans is a daughter of and was a purely technical one , and he asked would have held an analogous position with RADNORSHIRE QUARTER CHARGE AGAINST A DEALER ADJOURNED . Mr. Careless for the defence said that Mir . Pugh offered the mare to the Army buyer , who refused to purchase , and he then was at Under sell to an agriculturalist . liberty to these licenses a man had 21 days in which to sell and the common complaint generally in WHIST DRIVE AND DANCE . that county was that the Army buyer did not come till the license was almost expired , and One of the most successful social functions there had been serious complaints from far- ever held in Pembridge took place on Friday . mers who had been given these licenses that evening last at the Iron Room , where a large the founders of the Leominster and District We may add that Mr. Redfern was one of DINNER TO WOUNDED SOLDIERS . On Friday evening last through the kindness the Army buyers did not arrive sometimes company assembled for a whist drive and Teachers ' Association , being its first President . exaggeration ? of Mus . A. J. Evans , wife of Lieut . A. J. even till after the 21 days had expired . The dance in aid of parcels for soldiers of the On behalf of the members of the Association The letters were referred to the Executive Evans , who is at present in charge of a sec- total amount of the infringement of tlie Acts parish . The event had been ably arranged by Mr. J. W. Palmer , secretary , sent a floral Committee . tion of the Royal Flying Corps in Italy , the in this case was that the defendant had sold Mr. and Mrs. Exall and a committee . It will wreath and a letter of condolence with the wounded soldiers from Corton Auxiliary Red the horse one day after the license had ex- Cross Hospital were entertained to dinner at pired . The offence was committed unknowingly The funeral took place at Burton- the Bench to treat the offence as leniently as Mrs. Bufton , of Belmont House , who has so often entertained the soldiers from the Red they could . WAR BONUS TO CONSTABULARY . Cross Hospital . Twenty - six soldiers sat down In answer to the Chairman the Chief Con- The Herefordshire Quarter Sessions were to an excellent dinner provided by Mr. and stable said that they had no evidence that this The pro- held at Hereford on Monday , his Honour Judge Mrs. W. Steiner . The following was the mare was employed in agriculture . all kind friends for expressions of sym- ceedings were opened by Mr. W. S. Russell , BRAMPTON BRYAN FIRE . Ingham presiding . Mr. Careless said Pugh was perfectly justi- pathy and for letters received . The standing Joint Com- menu : Roast turkey and sausages , roast chic- who after explaining the rules , said they were mittee reported that they had received a kens , Brussels sprouts , and potatoes , plum fied in selling as he did . They had no evi- extremely indebted to Mr. and Mrs. Exall for SERIOUS OUTBREAK T THE RECTORY . petition from the members of the police force pudding , mince pies , jellies , blaue mange , bis - dence that he did not sell to a farmer . the great amount of trouble they had gone to The Chairman said they had considered the A fire broke out at the Rectory , the resi- asking for an increase of pay , and it was re- cuits , cheese , and celery . After dinner music , in arranging that evening . Only those who dence of the Rev. H. F. Hastings , on the solved that a war bonus should be given of 15. songs and games were indulged in , several case carefully and in view of the fact that had undertaken such efforts had any idea morning of Wednesday , the 2nd inst . , and re- per week for each child under 14 years of age friends kindly giving their services in helping defendant had a license to sell the mare which of the great amount of work involved . sulted in considerable damage to the servants ' A very enjoyable evening was had only just expired and that the offence com and 9s . 4d . per week for all ranks , including to entertain . Mr. and Mrs. Exall were always very willing quarters , estimated at £ 500 the war bonus of 4s . Sd . already given . The to £ 600 . spent and before leaving all joined in in sing- mitted was a technical one , they had decided to do anything for the good of the parish and outbreak was first observed about 5 a.m. by to deal leniently with him and should fine In regard to the extinguishing of public ing " Auld Lang Syne . " Hearty cheers were OST from Lucton , since December 13th , a Laf Small Crossbred DOG , quixed colour , went on to refer to the object and said they and it was domestics , who awoke the Rector , they were very thankful to them . Mr. Russell one of the domestics , who awoke the Rector , houses , it was reported that since the act given for Mrs. Evans and also for Mrs. But him 10s . only . At the same time they pointed came into force £ 15,830 had been spent in ton , who has so often entertained the soldiers out that these offences were serious ones and was seen in Wood , near Luctor , belonging to could not do too much for the men who were used as the Local Food Office , the Rector be- closing 33 licensed houses , and the balance in from the hospital . a fine of 100 could be inflicted . Croft Castle , on this date - Anyone giving in - bearing all at the front for the sake of the ing the Executive Officer , was in flames . The the fund at present was £ 1,300 . No levy was formation which will lead to its recovery will country . Knighton Fire Brigade was sent for and ar- made for the present year . Mr. W. J. Edwards and Mr. R. Bevan acted rived about 5.45 a.m. and remained until 4 There were only two prisoners for trial . as M.C's for the whist and carried out their p.m. , when all the fire was extinguished . Joseph Connell ( 22 ) , miner , and Ernest Chap- Alfred Grindle , horse dealer , Bristol , was duties with great ability . The prizes had been The fire originated in a beam in the chim- man ( 17 ) , factory worker , were charged with SESSIONS . charged with having on the 15th of November , given by Mrs. Hayter , Mrs. Gornall , Missey . The contents of the Food Office with all conspiracy to obtain 4s . Sd . from the Minister 1917 , bought a certain black mare capable of Langstone , the Rev. H. C. Green - Price , Mr. the records were destroyed . of Munitions by false pretences . Both men C. H. Morris . There were no prisoners for trial at the being used for the cultivation of agricultural Two servants who slept on the second floor lodged at Mrs. Evans's , Park Street , and Radnorshire Quarter Sessions on Thursday . land from Verney Pugh . Mrs. Hayter distributed the prizes to the following winners : Ladies , 1 , bad a narrow escape . When they became while Chapman remained in bed Connell went The report of the County Licensing Commit- Mr. Careless for the defendant pleaded not LIGHTING . Mrs. Jenkins , The Broome ; 2 , Miss Burnett , aware of the fire they found it impossible to to the works and " clocked on " for both of tee was presented as follows - The Committee guilty . 6.3 ( Wendover ) ; mystery prize , Miss Price , The descend by their usual staircase . Rushing to them . Connell said he expected Chapnian to beg to report that during year 1917 they The Chief Constable addressing the Bench Showers , Kingsland . Gentlemen : 1 , Mr. W. the front portion of the house in their night follow him , and as he did not do so he did held five meetings , viz . , the annual meeting . said he took it that the evidence given by Williams , West Street , Leominster ; 2 , Mr. attire they reached safety by another stair- his work as well as his own . Both prisoners and four meetings as Compensation Authority . Sergeant Bufton in the last case would apply Taylor , Dilwyn ; mystery prize , Mr. John case , but all their personal belongings were were sentenced to three months ' imprisonment Mr. Whitmore Green - Price was re - appointed also to this case . Helme , Wharton . lost . The old portion of the house was com - ` in the third division . Chairman of the Committee for the year 1917 , Mr. Careless objected . It was going to be During the evening there were two draws in pletely gutted , but happily the efforts of the Mr .. F. P. Young , of the London , City and suggested he said that the evidence in the aid of the funds . The first was for a turkey brigade to save the new building were success- Midland Bank , was appointed Treasurer , and last case was to be evidence against this de- very generously given by Mrs. Hope , Bare - ful . This was accomplished by cutting down Mr. W. A. Collins , of Knighton , Chartered fendant . The evidence in the last case con- wood Farm , and was won by Mrs. Z. Moore , walls and keeping up a liberal supply of water . Accountant , Auditor . During the year , the sisted solely of a statement made by another wife of a soldier on active service . The Special credit is due to several women BABY'S DEATH . compensation money in the case of the license man . second draw was for pheasants , given by Mr. rendered great assistance in working the man- of the Bridge End Inu , Llanyre , referred in The Chief Constable said he had only sug- The Coroner ( Mr. C. E. A. Moore ) held an Edwards and Mr. Bob Davies , and a second ual engine . 1916 , which had been agreed upon between the gested this because he thought it would inquest on Wednesday at Pembridge on the parties entitled to compensation at £ 270 was shorten the case . body of Florence Gladys Morris , the 10 months paid , and the house was closed in February , Mr. Careless : You didn't think I should be old daughter of Thomas and Beatrice Morris , 1917 . We have been One license was referred to and dealt so silly as that , Mr. Chief . The Leen Cottage . The Rev. H. C. Green with by the Compensation Authority in the meeting for 20 years . POULTRY AND PROVISIONS . Price was foreman of the Jury . course of the year , viz -that of the Cwm- Walter Griffiths , Knighton , called for the The mother stated that she found the baby Ludlow , Monday . Fowls , 6s . to 8s . dauddwr Arms Inn , Rhayader , but the Com- prosecution , said he sometimes acted as agent per dead on Tuesday morning about 5.30 couple ; chickens , 9s . to 12s . Identification was proved by Mrs. Mary per couple ; She was Following whist , dancing was indulged in ducks , 10s . to 12s . per couple ; dressed ducks , ceased had had a cough . in bed with them . pensation Authority at their Principal Meeting for Mr. Grindle . She saw dressed chickens , 10s . to in July , decided to renew the License . The per couple ; alive at 10.30 p.m. the previous night . Partridge , aunt to deceased , who last saw him from 11 o'clock until 3 a.m. balance to the credit of the Compensation this case . alive at his house on the Thursday evening . Mr. Stirton and Mr. Edwards . 148. to 16s , per couple ; rabbits , 4s . to 4s . 6d . For the year Fund , is approximately £ 600 . He was then rather depressed over the fact provided by Mrs. Paynter . Dr. Gornall stated that he attended deceased 1917 the Committee imposed 25 per cent . of per couple : geese , 1s . 9d . per lb .; turkeys , in September last , but not just before the the maximum as the charge under Section 21 that his mother would have to be taken to the As a result of the event we understand that 2. to 2s . 3d . per lb .; hen eggs , 3 to 4 for 1s .; child's death . Asylum the following day . He told her he Being unable to give a certifi- duck eggs , 3 for 1s .; butter , 2s . 2d . to 2s . 5d . of the Act . H. V. Vaughan , Clerk to the was going to see the doctor , but he did not enable another parcel to be sent a unet profit of £ 30 was made and this willpeh 1b .; pigeons , 19. 4d to 1s . 6d . per couple ; examination . He found the whole of the right County Licensing Committee . cate he was directed to make a post mortem . Pembridge soldier . The result is a hares , 5s . 6d . to 6s . each ; pheasants , 9s . to . lung solid and the left lung partly so . Mr. A. Aniss , of Sherford Street , said he saw satisfactory one and very creditable to all con- 10s . per brace ; partridges , 4s . to 4s . 6d . per Moss going down Sherford Bank on Friday cerned . child must have been seriously ill . morning between 10 and 11. He heard he was was due to natural causes - pneumonia . FRUIT AND VEGETABLES . missing , gave information to the police , and House , Pembridge , for the able manner in The Coroner remarked that while death was went down to the stream in search . Ludlow , Monday . - Potatoes , 1d . Per lb .; not due to the child being over - laid it had which the arrangements for refreshments were cabbages , 1s . 6d . to 2s . per dozen ; cauliflower , transpired that the child was in bed with the William Arrowsmith , of Church Street , said carried out . parents , a practice which couraged . LIGHTING - UP TIME . LAMPS ON RESTRICTED VEHICLES Saturday , January 5th 4-33 Sunday , January 6th 4-34 6.4 Monday , January 7th 4-35 6.5 Tuesday , January Sth 4.37 6.7 Wednesday , January 9th 4-36 b.S Thursday , January 10th 4-40 6.10 Friday , January 11th 4-41 6.11 BROMYARD TRAGEDY . TAILOR'S ALLEGED SUICIDE . An inquest was held by Mr. C. E A. Moore , The prize of rabbits given by Mr. R. Bevan . pheasants were won by Corporal Bartlett , a on Saturday , at the Police Court , Bromyard , soldier on farm furlough at Moorcourt , and on the body of Joseph Moss , a tailor , aged the second prize went to Mrs. J. Evans , Pem- 56 , of Cruxwell Street , which was found in bridge , wife of a soldier . During the evening the River Froome on Friday soon after mid- Mr. Bob Davies assisted by taking tickets at day . return as he was passing the weir bridge on Friday- morning he saw a cap lying by the side of the water . . He searched but could see nothing . He helped to drag the stream with the result that he found the body some four yards away from where he found the cap . the door , etc. The M.C.'s were Music was 10 each 111ost Great credit is due to Mrs. Bevan , Court DILWYN . DEATH OF MRS . PRICE . The death took place at Dilwyn , on Saturday She was the widow of the P.C. Prosser said he searched , the body , and morning of Mrs. Ellen Price at the advanced found money in notes and silver , also a watch age of 84 years . which was then going and had only stopped late Mr. Thomas Prosser Price , painter and the day of the inquest at 3 p.m. decorator , of Dilwyn , who died in August , A verdict of Suicide whilst of unsound 1915 . mind was returned , and sympathy was ex- Christmas Day . pressed with the relatives . Mrs. Price attained the age of 84 on She was a native of Pem- bridge and came of the old family of Copner , Dr. Lewis , of Bromyard , said deceased had of Kington . been very much depressed of late . and two sons . brace . MARKETS . 11s . who INQUEST AT PEMBRIDGE . The Jury , returned a 4. to 6s . per dozen ; Brussel sprouts , 3d . per lb. artichokes , 2d . to 3d . per lb .; leeks , 2d . to 3d . per bundle ; beetroot , 1d . each ; apples , 2. to 1d . per lb .; pears , 3d . to 6d . per lb .; from natural causes . " walnuts , 5d . per lb .; grapes , 1s . 6d . to 2s . 6d . per lb .; carrots , parsnips , turnips , 2d . per lb. ; " onions , 4d . to 5d . per lb. Ludlow , unaltered . a.m. her De The Death of should not be en- verdict . * Death KINGSLAND . U.S. NAVY PAPERS STOLEN . was Sergeant Higgins : Did you act as agent in Very shortly farmers will not be able to call their souls their own , to say nothing of their bodies . Farmers have been so harassed by critics that they are ready to throw up the sponge . At one moment denounced as profit- eers , blacker than brigands , at another hailed as saviours of the nation from the U - boats , they are continuously disturbed and annoyed by proposals that sound well in the Press or before Parliament . It will be seen , therefore , what a disaster is the failure of the National Farmers ' Union . Executive to grasp the occasion . The reason for their failure is not far to seek , for in their Executive there is neither foresight nor imagination . They are intensely practical , and mentally as hard as bricks ; but they lack vision and they have no leader . With one man of talent ( to say nothing of genius ) they The only would have achieved greatness . chance is for the more alert members of the county committees ( who have not suffered the numbing process of stagnation ) to turn out their present delegates and send new men with a mandate of instant action . It is not too late . The war is not over ; and , in any case , the food shortage and the interference with fariners consequent thereon will not stop with the arrival of peace . The county committees , therefore , can save the situation both for farmers and for the The outlook is serious enough for nation . both . The food problem grows graver ( des- pite ignorant optimism ) , and farmers will be much more drastically interfered with in the next year or two than they have any concep- tion of . It is serious for the nation , because all depends on the willing co - operation of the farmers with the Government if we are to be fed ; and not only is this entirely absent , but the breach widens daily . This breach muss be closed at once . To business men the incapacity of the Farmers ' Union at this grave crisis sounds incredible . Yet it is unfortunately too true . Only one idea has ever penetrated their Witness : If I answer that I should perhaps brains ( sticking there to the exclusion of any put myself into it . other ) , and that is to get two of their mem- The Chief Constable : There is no charge bers into Parliament . They have actually against you . collected a large sum of money for this pur- Mr. Careless : The police are asking witness pose , as if two or two dozen farmers in Par if he helped to buy this horse . Under the liament would make any odds . Of late years Defence of the Realm Act it was , an offence Parliament has ceased to matter , and since to aid and abet , and the police could not put the war began it does not even pretend to a witness in the box and ask him a question , count . The Press is the only method of in- the answer to which would make him guilty fluencing public opinion to - day . It is through of an offence . In saying he refuses . to answer Did you hand the question he is quite right . Sergeant Higgins to witness : a cheque to Mr. Pugh : Witness : I refuse to answer . The Chief Constable : I do not would incriminate him : Mr. Careless : Yes it would ; it would be think that A curious story of stolen confidential United States naval papers was told at Clerkenwell Police Court , when Ambrose Donovan was charged with stealing the papers at the Euston It Hotel from the overcoat of Gunner Boots . was stated that the papers were addressed to the American Embassy , and their value unknown . Gunner Boots said he hung up his coat in the smoking room and sat down at a aiding and abetting . table to write . He saw prisoner come in and The Chief Constable But there is no charge On Thursday , January roth a sacred concert hang up his coat on Monday . - Business quiet and prices will be given at the Wesleyan Chapel , Kings- which witness's cout was hanging . a peg adjoining that on against him .. In about Mr. Careless : It does not matter ; no man land . The Mayor of Leominster ( Councillor half an hour prisoner took down his own coat , is compelled to answer a question which would J. B. Dowding ) will take the chair at 7.30 . A and took the papars from witness's coat poc - incriminate him . programme consisting of sacred items by the ket . They were confidential Naval documents , choir , songs , duettes , quartettes and recitations and must not be produced in Court . Witness will be given . Tickets are 1s . each and the seized prisoner and took the papers from hin . proceeds are in aid of the Chapel fund . Accused was remanded in custody . CORN . He When near you , darling , my heart Mrs. Price leaves one daughter is aflame ! " She : " Do be careful , George . I'm wearing a celluloid hair - comb ! " Sergeant Higgins : Do you know Mr. Grindle is a horse dealer ? Witness : I know he is a farmer as well . The Chief Constable asked that this wit- the Press that farmers are daily attacked and abused by ignorant of interested parties , and as they do not defend themselves they alone are to blame for the bad odour in which they undoubtedly now stand . The arrangements that they have made for securing publicity in the Press are of the worst possible descrip- The effect of them is that the most tion . widely circulated agricultural journals practi- cally boycott the proceedings of the Union , while no effective , theans are taken for secur- ing adequate publicity in the daily papers . The immediate future will show whether If the farmers have any political sagacity . so , they w become a force in the land . Otherwise they will go down to posterity as a memory of monumental ineptitude . COUNTY Monday ; Befor ton , Bart . , R. de EJECTM Mr. F. Abraha the L. & N.W. R plied for an eje Jennie Jones , of Applicant said t tenancy with Mrs. the late husband . husband's agreem asked for one bef Sir William Y ment . Applicant The a great , hardship Case adjourned duction of the ag COUNTY STEALI On On Monday , G Terrace Railway dealer's assistant , with stealing à value 2 , the pr Wittleton Hill , ra December . George Warren tleton Hill . about six o'clock in bicycle near the en and about So the the bicycle and it formation to Serg December a bievele Lovatt and he ide Between the time saw it again a car fitted to the bievel at £ 2 . He did not or authorise anyon Sergt . Lovatt sta ber he received in made enquiries and the bicycle in poss stated it came into boy who he did not a ride on it on l was going home , a again he kept the a carrier for a bicy quiries he ascertaine On the 13th Decen defendant and caut he suspected him of the railway station he denied it . On fendant came to hin mitted stealing the ber . He said he w done and did not kn Witness said he sho father gave him ever the boy was suspect Defendant was mother asked the Be fo Defendant pleaded very sorry . The magistrates ho to be of good behavio pay costs iSs . 6d . , and to deal with him . of the bicycle , he T leaving it there unp and lock and they onl fare . WHIS On Boxing Night drive was held in th ceeds are to be devot to soldiers and the Sa nicely arranged and t ent . Mr. W. C. Ty following were the re M. Foster ; 2nd ( equa Mrs. A. Harper ; c Gentlemen 1st , Cou 2nd ( equal ) , Sergt . - Ma Shaw ; consolation , P were distributed by th Sheldon ) . Refreshmen ing took place afterw SUNDAY SCHOOL AND On Thursday after prize distribution i Church of England S in the Town Hall . T war rations . There number of boys as gi of the scholars were a ers and friends . Aft Rev. A. E. Lloyd Ker ren and said they had hold that tea and hav had to get the provisi able to get any butte he was afraid their when they came for t then distributed the p Jones , William Georg Parsons , A. Baynham , Praker , Charles Jacks , Jones , George Harris , bread , Tom Smith , Smith , David Kello Girls Lizzie James , Iv Enid Baker , Beatrice . Hattie Holt , Violet Iris Meredith , Doris Enid Drury , Hilda Sn rude Steele , Connie Minnie Davies , Minnie ) Bessie Holt , Bessie Jo Prosser , Dora Lloyd , M Marjorie Leake , Edith Kathleen Harper , Glad Floren Francis Hicks , The following made full rear Iris Meredith , E field , Gertrude Steele , Prosser , Pipe , Netta Leake , Dora Lloyd , Hil After the prize distri dulged in and a most er by all . KINGSI SUNDAY SC Ou New Year's Day t Jobling ) gave the Sunda teachers and the choi Schoolroom . Mr. Jami the tea under the ratio gave much satisfaction . indulged in various gan ing Mrs. Nock , Miss Jo The chi Miss Nock . pleasant and enjoyable c INTERCESSIO The Rev. J. Jobling an Church on Sunday that i King's Proclamation , t prayer and thanksgiving Sunday next , the Day of the King's Proclamation Lieut . - Col . T. W. David be held at 11 o'clock in 6.30 p.m. when all par urgently desired to atten THE RECTO The Rector has receiv son Capt . Basil Jobling Port Said . He writes : famously .. The wound bullet has lodged in on waiting its time to be ex have chosen a better hos everything is top - hole . DANC 21 On Wednesday of last very successful dance Croase Room . The ever 111c by Mrs. Sidney Williams sending parcels to local in hospital , and a There was a large contipa Messrs time was spent . J : Scandrett ably divided The music was provided Leominster . CHARITY On St. Thomas's Day th The S was distributed . this year by the generos W. Davidson who gave distribution amongst the tion was superintended by ( Churchwarden ) and men Council . |