The Kington Times - January 1918
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Kington Times 5th January 1918 - Page 3
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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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COUNTY POLICE COURT . Monday ; Before Sir W. St. A. Rouse Bough- ton , Bart . , R. de C. Peele and H. E. Whitaker . EJECTMENT ADJOURNED . Mr. F. Abraham , district estate agent for the L. & N.W. Railway Co. , Birmingham , ap- plied for an ejectment order against Mrs. Jennie Jones , of 27 , Newington Terrace . Applicant said there was no agreement as to tenancy with Mrs. Jones . There was one with the late husband . He had not brought the husband's agreement . He had never been asked for one before . He had Sir William : You must produce the agree- ment . Applicant : The man is dead and it will be a great hardship , for me to come again . Case adjourned for a fortnight for the pro- . duction of the agreement . COUNTY JUVENILE COURT . STEALING A BICYCLE . On Monday , George William Hanson , 10 , Railway Terrace , Craven Arms , poultry dealer's assistant , aged 14 years , was charged with stealing a gent's " Sunbeam " bicycle , value , the property of George Warren , Wittleton Hill , railway servant , on the 1st December . George Warren stated that he lived at Wit- tleton Hill . On Saturday , 1st December , about six o'clock in the evening he placed the bicycle near the entrance to the railway station and about 8.30 the same evening he went for the bicycle and it was missing . He gave in- tomation to Sergt . Lovatt . On the 11th December a bicycle was shown to him by Sergt . Lovatt and he identified it as his property . Between the time he lost it and the time lie saw it again a carrier and a pump had been litted to the bicycle . He valued the bicycle at 62 . He did not lend the bicycle to anyone or authorise anyone to take it . Sergt . Lovatt stated that on the 1st Decem- her he received information of this case and made enquiries and on the 11th December saw the bicycle in possession of defendant . He stated it came into his possession by another boy who he did not know asking him to have a fide on it on the 1st December , when he was going home , and as he had not seen him again he kept the bicycle . From further in- a carrier for a bicycle on the 3rd December . quiries he ascertained that defendant purchased On the 13th December he again interviewed defendant and cautioned him and told him le suspected him of stealing the bicycle from the railway station on the 1st December and he denied it . On the following morning de- fendant came to him in Craven Arms and ad- mitted stealing the bicycle on the 1st Decem- ber . He said he was sorry for what he had done and did not know what made him do it . Witness said he should like to say the boy's father gave him every assistance when he knew the boy was suspected Defendant was formally charged and his mother asked the Bench to deal with the case . Defendant pleaded guilty and said he was very sorry . The magistrates bound defendant over in £ 5 to be of good behaviour for six months and to pay costs 18s . 6d . , and recommended the father to deal with him . With regard to the owner of the bicycle , he was seeking trouble by leaving it there unprotected without a chain and lock and they only allowed him his railway fare . WHIST DRIVE . On Boxing Night a most successful whist drive was held in the Town Hall . The pro- ceeds are to be devoted to the egg distribution to soldiers and the Sanatorium . The room was nicely arranged and there were over 200 pres- ent . Mr. W. C. Tyrrell acted as M.C. The following were the results : Ladies , 1st , Miss M. Foster ; 2nd ( equal ) , Miss B. Padfield and Mrs. A. Harper ; consolation , Miss North Herefordshire and the War . PTE . E. JENKINS , Northumberland Fusiliers , who was reported missing on February 11th , 1917 , and since presumed by the Army Council to be dead . He was the son of Mr. Jenkins , 36 , Vicarage Street , Leominster . PTE . JOHN BIRD , Machine Gun Corps , killed in action on He leaves a wife November 30th , in France . His and two children who live at Monkland . parents resided at Ivington . MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES . It it announced in the London Gazette that Regimental Sergt - Major J. A. Williams has been mentioned in despatches for meritorious services rendered . Sergt . - Major Williams will be heartily congratulated by his fellow town councillors and townsmen upon the recognition he has received of his important services the country while serving in France . to CADET'S SUCCESS . Stubbs , son of Mr. E. Luther Stubbs , of Orle- We understand that Mr. Alfred Joseph ton , is on leave from Pirbright Camp , Surrey , where he has been in an Officer Cadet Bat- talion , training for a commission . He passed his final examination on December 17th , being He expects placed fifth out of 128 cadets . shortly to be gazetted as a Second Lieutenant . WOUNDED IN FRANCE . Mr. and Mrs. James Ellis , 1 Lowe's Court , THE KINGTON TIMES , JANUARY 5 , 1918 . NEW YEAR HONOURS . LOCAL NAMES . The New Year honours this year again cover a wide range of public service , although the distinctions have been granted in the main for services in connection with the war . Resi- dents in North Herefordshire will be pleased to find local names in the long list of creations and appointments . Sir Frederick , Cawley , Bart . , M.P. , who is created a Barou , has represented the Prest- wich Division of Lancashire since 1895 and is Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster . He is , of course , best known to the people of North Herefordshire as the owner of the Berrington Hall Estate and is recognised as an enlight- ened and progressive agriculturist . Under his manager , Mr. Brocklehurst , a considerable acreage of grass was broken up last yeaf ou the estate and very successful crops of oats were grown . The Borough of Leominster has reason to congratulate Sir Frederick on his elevation to the peerage , for thanks to Sir Frederick's generosity in letting a field for allotments at a very low rent , the Food Produc- tion Committee were able to offer such attrac- tive plots to the working men of the town . Sir Frederick is also a keen judge of horses and cattle and takes great interest in the management of his pedigree Hereford herd . Sir Frederick has rendered notable war ser- vice in the Government and has acted on many important committees . " BABES IN THE WOOD . " TALENTED LEOMINSTER JUVENILES . PRETTY SONGS , DAINTY COSTUMES AND CLEVER DANCES . ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR THE MISSES URWICK . The relief with which people turn from the affairs of everyday life with its unvarying back- ground of war conditions to enjoy as a refresh- ing interlude the unforced gaiety and infectious good spirits of the rising generation was well illustrated in the unprecedented houses which flocked to the Corn Exchange Hall to witness the pantomime " The Babes in the Wood . " Apart from the enthusiasm of proud parents and friends there is something appealing about the acting of children . To them belongs that wonderful world of make - believe , of gnomes and ogres , gipsies and robbers , fairy queens and enchanted castles , and to see children in the presentation of a fairy play is to see them at home . To them art is not longer than life ; it is life itself . And when to native . talent is added the advantage of skilled train- ing , and the scenic details which go so far in the making of a pantomime , a children's play becomes a thing of delight to the veriest The reputation of the Misses misanthrope . Urwick in producing pantomimes presented entirely by local children is now so well estab- lished that it needs no further praise but by A well known local family receives further " Babes in the Wood " they have undoubtedly distinction by the honour conferred upon Sir added to their laurels . Their efforts were George Newman who is made a Knight Com- amply rewarded by large and most appreciative mander of the Bath ( Civil Division ) , in recog - houses , both on Wednesday and Thursday nition of his services during the war . Sir nights , while the matinee on Thursday after- George is the second son of the late Mr. and noon was so largely attended that the com- Mrs. H. S. Newman , of Buckfield , Leominster , mencement of the performance was delayed his mother being the second daughter of the while the stewards endeavoured to cope with late Mr. Stanley Pumphrey , of Thorneloe , the expectant crowd at the doors . Worcester . He has been Chief Medical Officer As to the pantomime itself no greater word characters and the story were an entire change and it was pleasing to find the little players whose talents were so conspicuously displayed on former occasions , appearing with equal suc- cess in new roles . The caste lacked one or two prominent names of former years but the younger members of the company have in the meantime acquired wider experience and took more important parts with credit to them- selves and to their tutors . In glancing through the list of performers with a view to singling out a few of the most noteworthy one is struck by the enormous amount of patient labour and skill necessary to fit some 70 children for a public performance . Then again the costumes , which were appropriate , tasteful and many gorgeous , spoke much for the ability of the Misses Urwick and the ladies who assisted them . The choruses of PRINTING ! You will get GOOD WORK AND LOW PRICES AT STEVENSON'S 33 , High Street , Kington . Billheads , Statements , Memorandums and all kinds of Commercial Printing in well - arranged and up - to - date style . Ledgers , Day Books , Cash Books , Letter Books and all Office Stationery . in great variety . Note the Address : 33 , HIGH STREET , KINGTON . There was one 3 Me public examinations in Music ; USICAL TUITION . - Candidates prepared 250 Certificates gained by former pupils . Mr. J. SIMPSON , AR.C.O. , Organist of Bodenham -Church . Terms , etc. , 22 , Broad Street , Leo- minster ; or The Homes , Bodenham . FOR SALE . YAWAY TO INCREASE YOUR G BASKET , you can do so by an outlay of a iew pence . Buy some OVUM , Thorley's Poultry Spice and mix in the morning's soft food , and the extra pence spent will be more than replaced by the HEALTHY condition of your Poultry and the ABUNDANCE OF EGGS PRODUCED . Get some from , G. F. HINTON , Rainbow Street , Leominster . NOR Sale , TEN STORE PIGS . - Apply , Mrs. FOR Sale , TEN STOR . DIGS ARE OFTEN TROUBLED WITH PWORMS ; Thorley's Worm Powders will clear same . Sold in Cartons containing 6 powders 5d . by Agents in all parts , or by post paid 12 powders 1/1 from JOSEPH THORLEY , LTD . , King's Cross , London . FOR OR Sale , few SINGING CANARIES.- Apply , EDWARDS ; Tailor , Leominster . IDER CIDER !! Fresh Emptied Rum Pipes , Port , Brandy , and Rum Hogsheads , Ilalf - Hogsheads . -LETHBRIDGE , Sutton Whart , Plymouth C Puncheons , Port Wine S OVUM , THORLEY'S POULTRY SPICE , Yes it 1s , because it contains all that is necessary for keeping Poultry healthy and obtaining abun- dance of eggs . OVUM is sold by Agents in all parts in Cases containing 72 packets , Seven Shillings ( complete case ) Cartons Is . 3d . and 8d . each , also bags cwt . 1 16s . , 56lbs . 18s . 6d . , 28lbs . 9s . 6d . Do not forget to use OVUM for your POULTRY . I different to other foultry Spices ? FOR NOR Sale , a good working SHEEP - BITCH . -Apply , G. CORFIELD , Eardisland . DOULTRY KEEPERS SHOULD WRITE Pop Thorles , Ltd. , King's Cross , London , who are the manufacturers of OVUM , Thorley's Poultry Spice , for Thorley's Poultry Keeper's Account Book , also book giving use- ful hints to Poultry Keepers . Both sent free . NOR Sale , pure WHITE WYANDOTTE COCKERELS , 10 / - each . - Apply , RIDG- LEY , Eyton , Leominster . NEW TEA REGULATIONS . thank them on behalf of the Society of which he was secretary and which did such a great A LARGER SUPPLY AT PRICES FROM amount of good in the town . 1s . to 2s . A POUND . point which perhaps he ought to mention . He was sure the children would always appreciate A circular issued by the Tea Brokers ' Asso- the instruction that they had received at the ciation to the trade contains the following : - the market is unsettled . Sales during the hands of these good ladies ( applause ) . Winifred Urwick to appear before the curtain dency due to increased supplies . The demand The Mayor then asked Miss Urwick and Miss past month have passed with a downward ten- . and informed them that he and Mr. Neild has been good , but a considerable quantity of wished publicly to thank them for what they tea failed to reach the minimum price . The WALLPAPERS ! ANY QUANTITY , large or small , supplied at WHOLESALE had done in raising funds for the institutions future is by no means clear , and buyers are PRICES . Largest stock in Great Britain . concerned , and he felt sure the public fully naturally inclined to increased caution . Next Write for patterns stating class required.- appreciated the benevolent work they were do- week fresh Government regulations for whole- ( DEPT . 279 ) , BARNETT WALLPAPER CO . , LTD . , ing ( loud applause ) . sale handling of tea will be introduced . Pub- Manchester . Miss Urwick returned thanks in a few well lie sales will for the time being be discon- chosen words . I to the Board of Education since 1907 and was of praise can be awarded than to say that it knighted on January 1st , 1911. Since the out - surpassed in many respects its distinguished break of war Sir George has undertaken predecessor " Red Riding Hood . " Both the valuable work on behalf of the Government in many spheres of activity . He is best known to the public in his capacity as Chief Medical Officer to the Board of Education and his annual reports are universally quoted in regard to the subject of the physique of the childhood of the nation and his suggestions for reforin carry great weight with the Govern- ment . Sir George was also a prominent mem- ber of the Central Liquor Control Board which has been responsible for controlling the liquor traffic over the greater part of the country . He has also acted as chairman of the Health of Munition Workers Committee , and in other ways has freely placed his abilities and ex- perience at the service of the country . Mr. John Wood , who is made a Baronet , is the owner of large estates in Herefordshire and on the Worcestershire border . In addition to the Brierley estate in the out - parish of Leo- forest birds and animals were particularly minster , he owns the Felton estate , near effective . To speak of the performance itself Bromyard . He married a daughter of the late the holders of the title role were naturally the Lord Bateman , of Shobdon Court . He has principal centre of attraction , and Freda Lar- represented Staleybridge in the Unionist in- combe and Dorothy Harvey certainly made two terest since 1910. He is the head of a family most engaging " Babes . " Their acting was long noted for acts of philantrophy and he is pretty and unaffected and their dances very a staunch supporter of the Unionist cause in cleverly performed . Next should be men- North Derby . tioned one of the youngest of all Boy Kerble , THE CHARACTERS AND PROGRAMME . Among the New Year Knights is Dr. who appeared in two parts , the Teddy Bear and Thomas Jeeves Horder , M.D. , of Harley Street , Sailor Boy . In the latter character his ap- The characters were taken as follows : - who is a nephew of Mr. Jeeves , of West Street , pearance with Olive Johnson ( in former years George , Betty ( The Babes ) , Freda Larcombe den imposed on the public by the recent Leominster . Dr. Horder is a well known the Golliwog ) brought down the house on each and Dorothy Harvey : Wicked Uncle , Elsie bacteriologist and has made valuable contribu- occasion . Boy Kerble , who has attained the Jones ; Spirit of the Wood , Doris Hankinson ; tions to his department of science . mature age of four , took his part in a horn - Zetta and Greta ( Gipsy Girls ) . Mabel Wil - tire responsibility for the supply , and any pipe with a skill and self - possession that drew liams and Lily Williams ; Karl ( Gipsy Boy ) ; public good will have the hearty co - operation measure the authorities deem necessary for the an encore each time . His partners Ida Lewis Emily Williams ; Ruffians , Lizzie Allard and and Olive Johnson also did well in their re- Dolly Blomer ; Sailor Boy and Teddy Bear , spective songs . The Wicked Uncle ( Elsie Boy Kerble ; Little Girl , Ida Lewis ; Laughing Jones ) and the Ruffians ( Lizzie Allard and Masks , Peggy Hammond and Jim Williams ; Dolly Blomer ) contributed fun to the panto- Zara , Olive Johnson ; The Nut , Ruby Thomp- mime and their " Grotesque " dance was loudly son ; White Rabbit , Eva Johnson ; Tulips . As the Spirit of the Wood Dorrs Margery Payne , Lucy Ruddle and Maidy applauded . Hankinson sang sweetly and made out her Davies ; Daffodils , Gladys Lewis , Irene Wil- Her dance " Pas liams and Ruby Thompson ; Forget - Me - Not , Part sufficiently impressive . Ida Lewis ; Rose , Norah Phillips ; Chorus of Seul " was a pretty one . The Gipsies were one of the most effective Phillips , J. Nicholas , C. Nicholas C. Payne , Flowers , I. Holmes , G. James , V. Kent- BODENHAM . Intercession Sunday ( January 6th ) will be observed at St. Michael's Church . as a special day of prayer and thanksgiving . There will be celebrations of Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and at noon . Special forms of service will be used and special hymns sung . The Parish Service Roll and the Roll of Honour will be read at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. The offerings DIG KEEPERS WHO WISH THEIR PIGS finding that their efforts were appreciated and by ballot to the licensed buyers . She expressed her pleasure at tinued , and the weekly supply will be allotted to pay should use as a Condiment Thor- they had done in helping the Cottage Hospital grades by the selling brokers will be discon- in Cases containing 56 packets 5s . 6d . ( com- said they had been only too pleased to do what The present system of classification into ley's Food for Cattle ; keeps Pigs thrifty . Sold and the Nursing Fund and in training the tinued , and the fixed control prices will then plete Case ) by Agents in all parts stand at Is . , 1s . 2d . , 1s . 4d . , 1s . 5d . , and 2s . children for that pantomime . OR Sale , a quantity of APPLE TREE and Miss Winifred Urwick also briefly replied to , per lb. for classes A. B. C. and D respectively . F other FIREWOOD . - Apply , THE CHURCH the speeches of thanks . Harris . Bridge Street , Leominster , have been notified will be given to the Relief Fund for the victims choruses and the scene in which they appeared M. Pounds , A. Preece , P. Waldron , D. Wid- Gentlemen : 1st , Councillor D. C. Campbell : 2nd ( equal ) , Sergt . - Major J. Hadaway and Pte . Shaw ; consolation , Pte . Cookson . The prizes were distributed by the Mayor ( Alderman E. Sheldon ) . Refreshments were provided . Dane- ing took place afterwards . SUNDAY SCHOOL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION AND TEA . On Thursday afternoon the annual tea and that their son , Pte . L. Ellis , King's Liverpool Regiment , was admitted to the 7th Canadian General Hospital , Etaples , on December 14th , suffering from shrapnel wound ( mild ) . was posted to the Cheshire Regiment on join- ing up 12 months ago and was later transferred to the King's Liverpools . prize distribution in connection with the THE BLACKPOOL Church of England Sunday Schools was held . in the Town Hall . This year the rations were war rations . There were exactly the same The wants number of boys as girls present . EAST . He Sergeant R. C. Walker , of Cardiff , sends home the following lines , in which he ex- Blackpool of the East " : of the scholars were attended to by the teach- presses his opinion of Mesopotamia- " The ers and friends . After tea the Rector ( the Rev. A. E. Lloyd Kenyon ) addressed the child- ren and said they had to obtain permission to hold that tea and having obtained that they had to get the provisions . They had been un- able to get any butter , so they had jam and he was afraid their fingers would be sticky when they came for their prizes . The Rector then distributed the prizes , viz . , Boys : Ernest Jones , William George , W. Kershaw , Fred Parsons , A. Baynham , Clarence Smith , Ralph Praker , Charles Jacks Edward Smith , Henry Jones , George Harris , Bertie James , Rex Whit- bread , Tom Smith , Albert Parsons , Albert Kellock , Smith , David Leslie Stewartson . Girls Lizzie James , Ivy Jones , Kathleeh Vale , Enid Baker , Beatrice Meredith , Nora Hatfield , Hattie Holt , Violet Jenkins , Ada Kellock , Iris Meredith , Doris Jones , Beatrice Pipe , Enid Drury , Hilda Smith , Lily Drury , Gert- rude Steele , Connie Harris , Clara Mold . Minnie Davies , Minnie Lloyd , Mary Kellock , Bessie Holt , Bessie Jones , Doris Jacks , Nellie Prosser , Dora Lloyd , May Baker , Alice Ralphs . Marjorie Leake , Edith Vale , Gwesn Davies , Kathleen Harper , Gladys Pike , Hilda Powell , Francis Hicks , Florence Jones , Doris Davis . The following made full attendances during the rear Iris Meredith , Enid Baker , Nora Hal- field , Gertrude Steele , Minnie Lloyd , Beatrice Pipe , Netta Prosser , May Baker , Marjorie Leake , Dora Lloyd , Hilda Powell . After the prize distribution games were in- dulged in and a most enjoyable time was spent by all . KINGSLAND . SUNDAY SCHOOL , TEA . When we were children years ago , We sat as quiet as mice , Upon our loving parents ' knees , . Hearing the tales of Paradise ! Of Adam and Eve in Eden , The serpent and the apple tree , And we longed in imagination , of the terrible Halifax disaster . EYTON . PRESENTATION TO LIEUT . - COLONEL G. H. D. COATES . The parishioners of Ryton made a presenta- OF THE tion to Lieut . - Colonel G. H. D. , Coates on his recent marriage with Miss Stella Morcom , and the subscribers were invited to a musical and dramatic entertainment at Eyton House on New Year's Eve . The presentation to Col. Coates consisted of a silver salver suitably inscribed , a silver pen holder and an album containing the names of the subscribers . The address , which was beautifully illumin- ated , was as follows : " To Lieut . - Colonel G. H. D. Coates on the occasion of his marriage with Miss Stella Morcom , October 25th , 1917 . We , the undersigned , request your acceptance of the accompanying salver as a token of our esteem and affection . Wishing you both long life and happiness . Mrs. Bayly , Mrs. Bengree , Miss Annie Bevan , Mrs. Bowen , Mrs. Bowkett , Mr. A. Bright , Mr. and Mrs. Brown , Mrs. Davis , Mr. and Mrs. Deykes , Mr. and Mrs. G. Evans , Mr. and Mrs. T. Evans , Mrs. Hall , Mrs. Hall ( Luston ) and family , Mrs. Hicks , Mrs. Howells , Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins , Mr. and Mrs : G. Jones , Mr. and Mrs. Jones ( Croase ) , Mr. and Mrs. Knott , Mr. and Mrs. Lee , Mr. and Mrs. Longville , Mr. and Mrs. H. Long- ville , Mr. and Mrs. Lowe , Mr. Milward , Mr. H. Millichamp , Allen and Clare Morris , Mrs. Parker , Mr. and Mrs. Pewtress , Mrs. Phillips ( Oaker ) , Mr. and Mrs. Ridgley , Mrs. Smith , Mr. J. Smith , Mrs. Stedman , Miss Snape , Mrs. Spencer and family , Mr. and Mrs. Thornely , Mrs. Warburton aud Arthur , Mrs. Watkins , Weaver , Mr. J. Weaver , Miss J. Weaver . Those wondrous sights to see . Now suddenly , all unexpected , We find our hopes realised ; But what has become of ideals , Those tales so dearly prized ; In this land of one - eyed bipeds , Mosquitoes , flies and . lice , Mud huts , bad smells and date trees- Our beautiful Paradise . Is this the land of old Adam , And our beautiful mother Eve ? If so , dear reader , don't blame them For sinning and having to leave ; For them ' twas a day of rejoicing When the angels said " Hop it , you two , " And when the order comes " Peace declared , " I'll rejoice , and know you will too . I've tried hard to work out a puzzle , You wish to know it ? Well , If this Garden of Eden is Paradise , Then where the devil is H ? LYONSHALL . PATRIOTIC PAGEANT . HUNDRED HOUSE . PETTY SESSIONS . Wednesday , before Messrs . F. G. H. Hing- ley , E. Smith - Davies , and J. Davis . TRANSFER . was On Thursday and Friday evenings last a children's patriotic pageant entitled " Britan- nia's Reception , " Britain at Peace and War " The license of the Alma Inn , Rock , was given in the Schoolroom , Lyonshall , to transferred to Mr. Albert Cooper , of Kidder- crowded audiences . The children were trained minster . Mr. Cooper explained that owing to by Mrs. Lionel Green with the assistance of the shortage of beer and of suitable tenants was a striking one , their costumes and make- ups being exceptionally good . Mabel Wil - dows ; Chorus of Gipsies , H. Bentley , E. Bar- liams and Lily Williams as Gipsy Girls and rington , A. Baynham , G. Birch , M. Colley , Emily Williams as Gipsy Boy were responsible Fisher , P. Hammond , F. Holloway , E. Hicks , D. Cratchley , G. Cratchley , G. Cooke , M. for one of the best items of the whole panto- L. Hicks , G. Hunt , O. Johnson , M. Jones , G. mime in a tambourine and castanet dance Morris , E. Morris , G. Nicholas , E. Poole , C. which was warmly encored . The scene too , Price , M. Ruddle , S. Stephens , M. Wilson , E. in which the Gipsies foretell the fate of the Waldron ; Chorus of Animals , A. Allard . II . Babes was excellent . Ruby Thompson , as They contributed greatly to the success of Act I. - Chorus of We are Every licensed buyer will be entitled . to his share in the same way as he now receives it HOUSE , Leysters , near Tenbury . through the channel of public sale . hopeful that the more plentiful supplies now coming will gradually lighten the heavy bur- scarcity . The Government have assumed en- of the wholesale trade . HOPE - UNDER - DINMORE . WANTED . WANTED GENERAL SERVANT , 18-25 , reliable , plain cookery , one lady , state wages , references . - MISS VAUGHAN , Kington , Herefordshire . WANTED a good WAGONER , for a young team ; cottage close to work , on a good road , a mile and a - half from town and school . Apply , KEYSELL , Sutton , Tenbury . February 2nd , GENERAL WORKMAN , or COWMAN ; cottage and garden . Apply , W. J. REES , Lucton , Kingsland . WANTED , ANTED , a strong BOY for farm work . FUNERAL OF MR . G. PARRY . We deeply regret to record the death of Mr. George Parry , of Brierley , who passed peace- hospital . fully away after an operation in Hereford W Apply , " E , " c / o STEVENSON , Kington . He died on December 25th , at the age of 63 years . The funeral took place at Hope - under - Dinmore Churchyard . The mourners were his two brothers Edwin and James , his sister - in - law Mrs. A. Parry , Pte . Henry Parry , Pte . Austin Parry , Gunner C. Parry also nieces Cissie and Lizzy . There were beautiful wreaths sent bearing the following inscriptions : " In loving mem- ory , " from his sorrowing sister - in - law Alice WANTED , GENERAL WORKMAN , wil- ling to plough when required ; house and garden , found . - Apply , OWENS , Hergest Court , Kington . ITCHEN - MAID Wanted , between 16 and K17 , one who has been out before . - Apply , Mrs. BANKS , Ridgebourne , Kington . W the Nut , made a very promising first appear - Baynham , R. Bright , O. Cooke , E. Gossett , E. and family : " With deep sympathy , " G. and WANTED old ARTIFICIAL TEETH , any ance in her song " I'm going to be a Nut . " Gossett , B. Hartley , M. Hunt . L. Hunt , W. W. Parker ; " In loving memory , " from Jim condition , for cash.-E. MORGAN , Jew- Eva Johnson made an effective leader of the Molyneux , G. Price , D. Poole , W. Rooke , P. Jones , C. Jones , F. Jones , W. Johnson , M. and family , Upper Hill ; " With deep sym- eller , Drapers Lane , Leominster . chorus of Animals as the White Rabbit , and Stokes . A. Stephens ; accompanist , Miss Wini - pathy , " from T. and G. Davies , Gattertop ; In affectionate remembrance , ' ANTED , CAKE and MANURE BAGS , from C. her song " The Place to Live In , " was nicely fred Urwick . any quantity from 20 to 500. - Apply , Matthews , Gattertop ; " In deep sympathy , " rendered . " Welcome to Fairies , SULLIVAN , Lincoln Farm , Kingsland . The choruses have already been alluded to . from Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin , Pervin ; " With Place to Live In , " Eva Johnson and Animals : deepest sympathy , " from Mr. and Mrs. John GENERAL WORKMAN , these Palace Halls " : song and chorus . " The or COWMAN the pantomime and their dances were cleverly chorus of Davies , Leominster ; " In loving remen- fairies , Wanted , good cottage and garden close to " Gift of the Fleeting brance , " from Mr. and Mrs. Turbot , Brierley . work . Apply , JONES , Brinsop , carried out . Space forbids greater detail but Year " ; Wigmore , song , " My Precious Teddy Bear , " the audience will agree with the statement Ida Lewis , Teddy Bear , Boy Kerble ; dance , The undertaker was Mr. Downes , of Kingsland . that the little performers acquitted themselves Wharton who carried out his duties admirably . " Grotesque , " Elsie Jones , Lizzie Allard and with credit throughout . The late Mr. Parry , who was highly re- Dolly Blomer ; recitative , " How Sad that a Man , " Doris Hankinson ; chorus of fairies ; the Ivington and Brierley Estates . spected , was for many years gamekeeper on " Linger Not Behind " ; dance , Doris Hankinson ; song , " I'm going to be a Nut , " Ruby Thompson . " Pas Seul . " A word of praise must be reserved for the stage and lighting effects , which added greatly to the enjoyment of the pantomime as a spec- tacle . The transformation scene in the last act was extremely pretty and Mr. Ellwood and Act II . - Chorus of fairies , " Oh Fairies Mr. Spurrier are to be complimented on the Sweet Are We " ; song , " Be Sad and Weep . " electrical effects . Doris Hankinson ; song , " Tripping Through ACKNOWLEDGMENTS . Jobling ) gave the Sunday School children , the Mrs. Hensman , Mr. Bromley , Nurse Pritchard he had not been able to secure a tenant , but Thursday evening the Mayor ( Councillor JB . Mrs. Hoff , making up ; Messrs . Ralph , Preece On New Year's Day the Rector ( the Rev. J. teachers and the choir boys a tea in the Schoolroom . Mr. James Brindley catered for the tea under the rationing regulations , and gave much satisfaction . After tea the children indulged in various games , those assisting be- ing Mrs. Nock , Miss Jobling , Miss Sharp and Miss Nock . The children spent a pleasant and enjoyable evening . INTERCESSION SUNDAY . very The Rev. J. Jobling announced in the Parish Church on Sunday that in conformity with the King's Proclamation , the special form of prayer and thanksgiving would be used on Sunday next , the Day of Intercession , and that the King's Proclamation would be read by Lieut . - Col , T. W. Davidson . Services would be held at 11 o'clock in the morning and at 6.30 p.m. when all parishioners were very urgently desired to attend . and the Misses Pemberton . The following hoped to do so at an early date . was the programme : - NOT UNDER CONTROL . Scene I. - Britannia , Miss E. V. Pemberton ; Maids of Honour , G. Lewis , E. Lewis , N. John Tombs , farmer , of Wichenford , for Davies , E. James , N. James , V. Joues , I. Bur- not keeping his dog under proper control . was fined 9s . goyne , C. Addis , V. Jarman , F. Symonds ; Neptune , Ernest Bromley ; Canada ( song ) , DEFICIENT LIGHTS . Kathleen Beddoes ; Red Indians , Doris Brown , Ella Nevatt , of Abberley , nurse , for not Jack Harbord ; Negroes . ( song ) , Jim Harris , having a red rear light on her cycle was fined Horace Addis ; Australia , Jack Clarke ; India , 6s . Mary Winters , of Shelsley Kings , was or- Nancy Dykes ; South Africa , Frank Bromley ; dered to pay 9s . for not having a red rear Esquimaux , Walter Dykes , Pryce Burgoyne , Might on her cart at Great Witley . Bob Fletcher . WANTED SOME HOLLY . MISS MARIE CORELLI'S SUGAR PURCHASES . Miss Marie Corelli , of Mason Croft , Stratford- W VANTED , ENGINE DRIVER , to take charge of Portable Threshing Tackle.- Apply , A. W. GWILLUM , Osborne Farm , Leo- minster , WANTED , a good WAGONER , good wages , cottage and garden . - Apply , H. PHILLIPS , Lower Burton , Eardisland . Heifers and Hackney , cottage found.- January 7th , UNCERTIFI- Salary £ 50 to £ 60 , accord- But Miss Corelli obtained 15 , West Street , Leominster . Miss Corelli ANDREWS , WANTED , APPRENTICES and IMPROV- ERS for Fancy and General Drapery , Millinery and Ladies and Children's Outfitting Departments . Apply personally , MARCHANT BROS . , 1 , Broad Street , Leominster . ster . ANTED , GIRL , as Apprentice to the ANTED , respectable young GIRL . Last but not least the financial aspect of the the Dewy Glade . " Lily Williams ; duet , " MFINE OF 650 FOR ALLEGED HOARDING . Apply , A. E. HUGHES , Wintercott , Leominster . WORKMAN Wanted , to look after yearling performance must be touched upon . The pro- Dear Do You Know , " Dorothy Harvey and ceeds are in aid of the Cottage Hospital and Freda Larcombe ; song , " Babes of the For- the Parish Nurse Society and judging by the est , " Doris Hankinson . on - Avon , was summoned before the local WACATED ASSISTANT , ' for Leominster record houses the assistance available should Act III . - Chorus of gipsies , " Laughing magistrates on Wednesday , by the Ministry of be substantial . In conclusion we feel that Song " ; tambourine and castanet dance , Food , for having between September 5th and C .. Girls ' School . the town is under an increased debt of grati- Mabel Williams , Lily Williams and Emily November 15th unlawfully acquired sugar in ing to scale , plus £ 8 war bonus . Apply , E. W. tude to the Misses Urwick for this renewed Williams ; song , " Cuckoo , " Emily Williams ; evidence of their public spirit , in so freely gipsies dance ; trio , " To The Crystal Sprite . " excess of the quantity required for ordinary JONES , So , Bargates , Leominster . use and consumption in her household , con- placing at the disposal of the community their Mabel Williams , Lily Williams and Emily trary to the Food Hoarding Order . A fine of LADY CLERK Wanted , must have experi- undoubted abilities . Not only the institutions Williams ; song , " Cheerio Sailor Boy . " Olive £ 50 and 20 guineas costs was inflicted . cuce of Book - keeping , -Apply , stating which will be helped and the many hundreds Johnson and Sailor . " Poy Kerble wage and experience to Mr. Mordaunt Snagge , who prosecuted , said Office , Leominster . V.S. , c / o News from the town and district who were Act IV . - Duet , " That We Do , " Dorothy Miss Corelli's household consisted of seven Rev. B. G. Way , Mrs. G. Weaver , Miss delighted by the performances but the children Harvey and Freda Larcombe ; song . " Laugh- persons , and on the basis of lb. per head per housework , etc. - Apply , Mrs. EDWARDS , have benefitted for such a training as has been ing Mask , " Freda Larcombe ; Laughing week she would be entitled to 32lb . during the ANTED , respectable GIRL to assist in given them cannot fail to develop their mental Masks , " Peggy Hammond and Jim Williams ; period stated . powers at an age when education is of the lullaby , Birds of the Forest " ; song , " Hush- 183lb . , not counting solb . of preserving sugar greatest value to a child . " Babes in the a - Bye , " Doris Hankinson . she received for jam - making . Wood " is another Leominster achievement . Act V. - Rainbow Dance ; song and chorus . SEFUL HELP Wanted , assist all duties , " Rainbow was one of those people who were in a position Fairies , " farmhouse . Apply , Mrs. which must be placed to the credit of the Dorothy Harveys and Misses Urwick and we trust that ere long it Freda Larcombe ; dance , Dorothy Harvey and addition to the supply from a local firm , re- to get sugar from two different sources , and in Caynham , Ludlow .. may be repeated for the benefit of many who Freda Larcombe ; finale , Anthem . Sail the ceived consignments of 28lb . fortnightly from failed to witness it and the many more who Fleecy Clouds " ; National Anthem . Messrs . Lipton , this going on continuously would gladly avail themselves of a second from May to November . The attention of the presentation . The Misses Urwick desire to express their police was called to the matter , and when a A PLEASING INCIDENT . thanks to the following for their valued help constable visited the house Miss Corelli said : " I hear you are accusing me of hoarding W Fancy ' Stationery , -Apply , LEOMINSTER in the various capacities mentioned . During an interval in the performance on I think you police are over - stepping your duty PRINTING CO . , 27 , Drapers Lane , Leominster . Leominster Printing Co. , booking ; Mr. and am a patriot and would not think of hoarding . Dowding ) as Secretary of the Cottage Hos Davies , loan of room for tea ; Mrs. Abell , loan by visiting my house . You are upsetting the pital and Mr. Theodore Neild as Secretary of of china ; Mr. Enoch , loan of tables and tres- country altogether with your food orders and Apply , QUEEN'S HEAD VAULTS , Leomin- the Parish Nurse Society , appeared in front what - uot . Lloyd - George will be resigning of the curtain and in thanking the Misses sels ; Mr. W. Ellwood , working limelight ; Mr. to - morrow , and there will be a revolution in H. H. Spurrier , electrical effects ; Mr. L. Urwick for their efforts on behalf of the funds scene ; Mr. H. E. England in less than a week . " they represented gave the audience a fresh Lewis , assisting behind The visit was productive of some good , be- WANTED to Rent , COTTAGE with Out- opportunity of showing their appreciation of Jones , assisting behind scene . All the costumes buildings , about 3 - acre Garden , and cause on the following day ( November 16th ) Pasture Orcharding - Apply , DowLING , Green- were designed by Miss the pantomime .. Winifred Urwick and assistance was given by Miss Corelli wrote to Lipton's asking the firm ford Road , Harrow , Middlesex . The Mayor said he had asked Mr. Neild to the following in sewing : Mrs. R. Precce , Mrs. not to send any more sugar for the present . accompany him there publicly to thank the VANTED good GENERAL WORKMAN , Hankinson , Mrs. Rhodes , Mrs. Waldron , Mrs. The regulation , he submitted , was very clear , WA Misses Urwick for their great work in the Molyneux , Mrs. Williams , Miss E. Davies , and no one was entitled to have in their pos- cause of charity in the town . This was not wages 25 / - per week , cottage and Mrs. E. Holmes , the Misses Williams , Miss session at any one time more sugar than was garden , usual perquisites . Apply , EDWARDS , the first occasion on which they had come to Wilkes . the necessary for the ordinary requirements of the Broadward . rescue and helped these institutions Programmes Miss Clarke , Miss D. Clarke , household . which did so much for the alleviation of suf- He felt from a sense of Miss E. Hoff , Jack Griffiths , Jack Jones , Aus- fering and distress . ten Blomer , Maund Preece , Willie Waldron . dinary letter of thanks , seeing that the enter- Mrs. James tainment had been so successful , and that he given by Mrs. Ward - Jackson , Messrs . Noakes and Crofts , a local firm , sup- WANTRE CIDER , must be good . - Apply , should publicly recognise the great part which ( Luntley Court ) , Mrs. Sale , Mrs. Ridley , Mrs. they had played in providing funds for the Simson , Mrs. Wardrop , Miss Froysell . Miss plied Miss Corelli with 44lb . in May , 31lb . in institutions concerned . As they knew . he had Griffiths , Mrs. C. Morgan ( Mayfield , Eardis June , 40lb . in July , 21lb . in September , 43lb . " G.N , " c / o News Office , Leominster . been Secretary of the Hospital for many years land ) , Mrs. Williams , Mrs. Molyneux , Mr. A. in October , and rolb . in November , exclusive WANTED by a working man , good - sized The following assisted in the hall at the Miss Bertha Vyner , companion to Miss Cor to the Parish Surse Society . Not only did he and Mr. Neild had been a pillar of strength Bright , Mrs. Tuson , Mrs. Vale ( Bryanston ) . various performances : Mr. H. G. Griffiths , elli , said she was responsible for the house - Apply , " X " c / o News Office , Leominster . Mr. J. W. Palmer . Mr. J. J. Baker , Mr. J. keeping . wish to thank the Misses Urwick , but also those who had so ably assisted them , and he The sugar was used for the purpose Mr. Green said he was a haulier and lived ought also to thank very heartily the children , Harrison , Mr. Firth . Mr. Badham , Mr. J. of making jam , and there was now in the hose who had been so assiduous in their work and W. Birch , Mr. G. Edwards . Mr. W. Thomas , some 470lb . of jam . MANURE DRILL Wanted to Hire , for alone . He locked up the house and left on Mr. A. Rouch , Mr. C. Seager , Mr. R. Oliver , Mr. Joy , for the defence , submitted that the hand drill in good repair . - Apply , HILL , Orle- sowing Basic Slag , or Purchase second- Saturday afternoon . On returning home after had given such a display of talent . He had been Mr. H. Davies , Mr. James . Order did not apply to any home - made article ton , S.O. , Herefordshire . dusk he found that the house had been broken in other towns in different parts of the coun- quantity of food stolen . The cel- try and witnessed similar entertainments , but lar window had been forced and admittance really never had he attended any entertainment of the kind which he had appreciated more secured in that way . than the one he had witnessed that evening . Then he thanked not only the children and the ladies who organised the movement , but the public which had given such encouraging support to the various performances . In con- the Argentine Government has lad's father was a soldier , and his mother was clusion he said he felt he was only speaking The Ministry of Food announce that certain on behalf of them all when he said that it was additional quantities of sugar were allo.ted to with the Britisht , dead . The lad had 1s . 10d . in his pockets . due to the Misses Urwick that he as Mayor and grocers during December on the express con The father told the Justices that the lad Secretary of the Cottage Hospital should be dition that they should be used only to meet summons , and a fine of £ 50 was inflicted with had been well fed at home and the money interest , to be used for the purchase of the found on him he had obtained by carol sing there that evening to thank them for the authorised demands under the Sugar Distribu- 20 guineas costs . " great efforts they had made ( loud applause ) . ing . He could not control him . tion Scheme on and after December 31. ' It The Mayor then called upon Mr. Neild who has come to the notice of the Ministry of Food said he agreed with every word which Mr. that in some cases the condition on which this Dowding had said in appreciation of the efforts excess issue was made has been misunderstood , of the Misses Urwick . He had had the pleas- and that since the introduction of the schem ure on more than one occasion of expressing certain grocers have disposed of part of these his views upon the support they had given stocks to customers at a rate exceeding he fore came to the house last night . " to these funds , but it was a greater pleasure authorised ration . This is an offence agains saw before , eh ! to him - although the Mayor had dragged him the Sugar Orders , and drastic steps will be hasn't got any yet , but we intend to christen there that evening - to come and publicly taken to penalise offenders . Scene II . - Japanese Interlude , Violet Lewis , Doris Clarke , Dreda Norgrove , Hilda Addis , Francis Thompson and Hugh Atkins ad- Gertie Davies , Lizzie Evans , Nora Dykes . mitted taking some holly on December 19th Scene III . - Britain at War John Bull , from a tree belonging to Christopher Milli - duty that they should have more than an or- Donations towards the expenses and tea were George Barker ; America , Arthur Humberston ; chip , of Shelsley Kings , the value being as- Scotland ( dance ) , Ernest Bromley and Doris sessed at 2s . - Ordered to pay 10s . each . Lewis ; Ireland ( song ) , Mrs. Lionel Green and Alice Burgoyne ; Wales ( song ) , Ruth Humberston ; Irish Jig , Misses Hudson ; At a Children's Court Joseph Nevey ( 13 ) , of The Rector has received a letter from his France , David Bach ; Belgium , Norman Morris Rock , was charged with breaking into the son Capt . Basil Jobling who is in hospital at Italy , Freda Wood ; Serbia , Ernest Morris ; house of David Green , Far Forest , on Decem- He writes : I am going ahead Montenegro , William Richards ; Sailor , Fred ber 29th and stealing Port Said . famously . THE RECTOR'S SON . HOUSEBREAKING . AT ROCK . 1 quantity of cake , The wound has healed . The Burgoyne ; Soldier , Harry Chandler ; Airman , pudding , meat , jam , and other edibles , of the Lullet has lodged in one of my right ribs Jim Wiles . waiting its time to be extracted . I could not Downfall of Kaiser : Kaiser , value of 3s . " Edwin Barker ; Austria , William Williams ; have chosen a better hospital ; everybody and Turkey , Alfred Gooding . Scene 4 : Father Christmas ; Father Christ- everything is top - hole . DANCE . 1 On Wednesday of last week ( Boxing Night ) very successful dance took place in the The event had been promoted Crouse Room . mas , Wilfrid Burgoyne .. ARGENTINA'S HELP . LOAN OF £ 43,000,000 TO ALLIES FOR PURCHASE OF WHEAT . by Mrs. Sidney Williams with the object of ending parcels to local soldiers overseas and hospital , and a nice sum has resulted . There was a large company and an enjoyable discussion Buenos Ayres , Dec. 30. - After several days time was spent . Messrs . R. H. George and agreed , " ad referendum , " 1.Scandrett ably divided the duties of M.C. French and American ministers to lend The music was provided by Mrs. Paynter , of £ 43,750,000 to the Allied Governments for a term of two years , at the rate of five per cent . L.cominster . CHARITY COAL . Arpentine wheat crop , calculated at two and a into and P.C. Underwood said that on Sunday even- ing he found the lad asleep in the hay - loft of Mr. Green , and when aroused he admitted that he broke into the house and took the food as he was hungry . The officer said the The Bench ordered the lad to receive six half million tons . No rate of exchange has strokes with the birch rod . been fixed . The terms are subject to accep- tance by the Allied Governments and of the On St. Thomas's Day the usual coal charity The gifts were augmented was distributed . this year by the generosity of Lieut . - Col . T. W. Davidson who gave a truck of coal for Argentine Congress . distribution amongst the poor . The distribu- The deal is considered as advantageous to When are steel pens to be preferred to quills tion was superintended by Mr. F. J. Colebatch all concerned , as it will eliminate the neces in writing secrets - Because quills are apt to ( Churchwarden ) and members of the Parish sity of remitting gold to the Argentine , and further it disposes of the crop of wheat in a Council . satisfactory manner . split . EXCESS RATIONS OF SUGAR . DRASTIC STEPS TO PENALISE OFFENDERS . Au assistant manager from Lipton's showed WANTED a steady MAN , as that Miss Corelli had been supplied with 3361b . Groom- Gardener , willing to make himself use- of sugar since May , from which had to be Apply , G. E. WHEELER & SONS , Tenbury deducted 28lb . which was returned . of 100lb . of preserving sugar . c of food , or any material reasonably necessary for the production of such food . The supplies of sugar came in regularly and they were Wells . VANTED , at once , Thirty Gallons of mile or COTTAGE and GARDEN , within a so of Leominster ; moderate rent.- ANTED 12 MEN ( discharged soldiers or W ordinary workmen ) , for Tree Planting utilised by Miss Corelli in the manufacture of and general Farm Work ; good wages to good jam . If reasonable enquiries had been insti- workinen . - Apply , JOLLY , Gattertop , Leomin- tuted the prosecution would never have been ster . brought , as it would have been explained that VANTED , young BOY , to help in the the sugar was used solely in the manufacture Whouse and make himself generally use- ful . - Apply , Mrs. Norr LEWIS , Aymestrey of a home - grown article of food . The Bench were divided , but the majority Court , Kingsland . were in favour of a conviction on the first Two other summonses were dismissed . On the application of Mr. Joy the Bench agreed to state a case . " A relative of mine that I never saw be- " Never What's his name ? " " He him William . ' WANTED , strong LAD , to learn the Iron- mongery trade . Apply , TAYLOR AND WARD , Leominster .. WA ANTED , GENERAL MAN , Cottage and Garden found . Apply , W. H. B. CAVE , Wall End , Monkland , Leominster .. Ethel " Please can you tell me the time ? " Willie " I don't know exactly , but I know it isn't o'clock yet . " Ethel : " Are sure ? " Willie " Quite sure ; ' cause I have to be home by 4 , and I'm not ' ome yet . " you |