The Kington Times - January 1918
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Kington Times 12th January 1918 - Page 4
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| Date | 12/01/1918 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 12th January 1918 |
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LEOMINSTER TOWN COUNCIL . THE MAYOR AND A PLOUGHING ORDER . QUESTION OF FOOTPATHS . LOCAL GENTLEMEN HONOURED . COUNCIL'S CONGRATULATIONS . The monthly meeting of Leominster Town Council was held on Tuesday , when there were present The Mayor ( Councillor J. B. Dowd- ing ) , the Deputy Mayor ( Councillor John Wat- kius ) , Alderman H. Gosling , Alderman George Councillors H. Page , Southall , E. Molyneux , J. Moss , J. K. Hyslop , J. J. Biddle , with the Town Clerk ( Mr. W. T. Sale ) and Mr. C. O. Mapp , the Surveyor ( Mr. J. Budd ) , and the Collector ( Mr. A. Reynolds ) . WORKS COMMITTEE . THE ENGINEER'S SALARY . At a meeting of the Works Committee on December 14th , the salary of the engineer was under consideration and it was resolved to increase the amount by a further 5s . per week , making with the war bonus awarded last December a total weekly wage of £ 2 105. with house , gas and coal free . FINANCE COMMITTEE . At a meeting of the Finance Committee on December 14th an oner irom Messrs . Edwards , Kussell and baiuwin for the weighbridge now standing outside the old Pig Market of 30 was considered and ultimately rejected , but it was agreed to accept 35 on the condition that the purchaser undertook also the expense of removing the machine and making good the ground . The Town Clerk would mention to the auctioneers that it was the hope of the Committee that the trouglis in the Stock Market would be connected with the water supply and not be dependent as at present upon the hose being laid ou . SIX NEW RATES to the should call the attention of some authority in order to put a stop to the practice . Councillor Hyslop referring to the alleged cruelty to cows said there was something in it but not so much as was suggested Nature found a remedy . In Scotland in the summer they often had to milk the cows three times a day . They stanked themselves to such an extent that they could not hold the milk unless milked three times per day . " The cows would not keep the milk and it ran off . If a cow was milked the night before and was not milked in the morning he did not think there was much cruelty . A vendor tried to show as nice and good a bag as possible . There would be cruelty in stanking a cow for several days but that could not be done in Scotland because the cow would not hold it . They could not milk a cow before selling her , If she had no bag no one would look at her . Councillor Molyneux said he was speaking from practical experience of a cow that was lamed from this very practice . Councillor Watkins said it was a matter for the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals . Councillor Southall said he hoped they would not encourage the Society to go into rash adventures . LEOMINSTER HONOURS . COUNCIL'S CONGRATULATIONS . Councillor Southall said that since their last meeting Leominster had come prominently be- fore the public . They had had a rush of honours bestowed upon Leominster and as the public body representing that district , some little notice should be taken of it by that Coun- cil . In the first place one of the leading landowners in their town , Mr. John Wood , M.P. , who had been connected with the town not only by purchase of property but through marriage with a prominent local lady , had been made a baronet . " He was sure they felt that that honour was well deserved for his public service . Then there was Sir Frederick Cawley , who had proved pre - eminentl his THE KINGTON TIMES , JANUARY 12 , 1918 . did not think the Committee had been quite as active as they might have been because if they were to plant this spring they must lose no time . The next Quarter Sessions he understood were in March . Councillor Southall said he understood that to close these footpaths it was necessary to make application to Quarter Sessions , and the Mayor's point was that if the land was to be ploughed up it was necessary to close the foot- paths . The Mayor : Yes . Councillor Watkins said that personally he should be very sorry to see any paths closed if they could not be diverted . It would be a serious matter for the town and he would not like to see any paths closed . would see the market without butter at all . They should make an effort to retain all the milk and butter they could for the use of the Councillor Molyneux said he was strongly of opinion that it was the wrong policy to break up valuable grazing land in an urban area when there was land which was more suitable and less valuable out in the country . The Mayor said his difficulty in accepting the resolution was this . He told the Committee that if they appointed a committee of pracical men to go over the land and they considered that it ought to be ploughed up he would con- sent . They sent a committee of practical men and they decided it should be ploughed up . Of course it must always be understood that the landlord had to be consulted and he must confess that if he were the landlord he would strongly oppose it on the points which he had already mentioned to the Council . Councillor Molyneux said the Committee were looking at it from the country point of view and not the urban point of view . The resolution was put to the meeting by Councillor Southall and carried unanimously . LEOMINSTER_COUNTY COURT . I FRIPPS TOILET SOAP Recalls the Fragrance of Han Old World Carden empties . Plaintiffs replied on September 14th that they had sent them and on September 18th plaintiff again wrote for the empties . His Honour : Where did plaintiffs send the empties to ? Mr. Haslam : The empties were sent to Newnham Bridge . Mr. Levick Our station is Woofferton . Mr. Haslam : We say it was a proper place to send them to having no instructions to the contrary . Mr. Levick said the parties had done busi- ness before and the empties had always been sent to Woofferton . LEOMINSTER BOROUGH LOCAL TRIBUNAL . to say this . He quite agreed with the Mayor ; he believed that Mr. Farrar would be an influ- ence for good in the Army , as other men were They had many young men who had gone to A meeting of the Local Tribunal for Leo- the front who had taken up Christian work minster Borough was held on Saturday even- and they knew the effect of their lives on ing , when there were present : The Mayor other men Personally he felt that if Mr. ( Councillor J. B. Dowding ) , Alderman George Farrar had to go he would be an influence for Page , Councillor J. Moss , Councillor J. Wat- good with the soldiers . He ( himself ) but for kins , Mr. George Reynolds , with the National his calling would be only too pleased to go Service Representative ( Commander Winde himself and help in this work . His point in applying was that Mr. Farrar's work in Here- bank ) . Harold Max Guy ( 24 ) , single , passed in C 3 , fordshire was such that if he was called up hairdresser , employed by W. White . - Tempor- he did not know how they would carry on : ary exemption to March 31st . Commander Windebank : Think of the need Bernard Harry Bassett ( 39 ) , married , licensed at the front for such men . victualler , passed in B 2. Applicant said he Mr. Neatby referring to his previous remark , raised no objection to going at the first and said he cast no reflection on the soldiers , as was returned . He was willing to go if other any one who knew him and the attitude he cases were treated alike . - Temporary exemp- had taken on the war would admit . Comman tion to March 31st . dor Windebank had applied his remarks in Not assented to , not to be called up till Feb him quite unnecessarily . John Welsh ( 40 ) , single , B 2 , master tailor . the wrong way and had made an attack upon He respected the ruary 14th . brave soldiers quite as much as Commander Windebank did . Applicant : Do you think the benefit to the Army is worth the sacrifice considering my low grade ? The Mayor : It is pointed out to us that Commander Windebank is not military repre- sentative , but national service representative and he says your services are required by the State for industrial purposes . Applicant I understand that low category men with one man businesses are to have special consideration if they do . national importance . work of Alderman Page said he hoped that it would never be an excuse when men were required . to go that good men were contaminated by the Army . The Tribunal then considered the case in private and the Mayor afterwards informed Mr. Phillips that the Tribunal did not assent to the application and the National Service Representative was good enough to say that he would not be called up until February 11th . Councillor Hyslop , speaking as one of the Committee who inspected the land , said it was absolutely necessary for the footpaths to be ploughed up if Mr. Dowding or the country were to enjoy the benefit of the grain that would be planted there . Personally he did They not consider the paths were necessary . might have been there from time immemorial but times were changed now and they had to Referring to the question of obtain food . plougning up this particular land , he said he felt bound to say from his knowledge he was not if favour of this proposition with regard to Mr. Dowding's land . " As a matter of fact he I was one of the Committee who dissented from Monday : Before His Honour Judge A. A. the recommendation . Before ploughing good Tobin , K.C. TENANT v . LANDLADY . grass meadow or well laid down feeding land Mr. Haslam said plaintiff was sent the in- he thought it would be well to take into con- ARBITRATOR DECISION . The National Service Representative said he sideration the serious loss that would ensue . voice note with regard to the empties . was pleased to grant that concession seeing They should be guided by practical and local An action which was heard in part at the Mr. Levick said the first his client knew of that Mr. Farrar was not appealing for himself . knowledge . The farmer and practical man previous court agam came before his Honour . the empties being sent to Newnham Bridge The following 3 cases were taken together : Mr. Phillips said he would also point cout on the spot must know a great deal more of the plaintiff was Edward Thomas , the Elms , was on October 13th . He wrote and told Fred Leyman ( 35 ) , married , Class A , small- that Mr. Farrar's work had nothing to do the nature of the land than any outsider and Kingsland ( formerly tenant of Broomy Hill defendants he would hold them responsible holder , Ivington ; George Badger ( 37 ) , A , " with his charge . it was necessary that they should have the Farm , Kingsland ) , and the defendant was for the damsous which were spoilt and they smallholder and farm worker ; George Morgan E. V. Edwards ( 37 ) , single , C 3 , grocer's as hearty co - operation of those interested in the Florence Mabel Lewis , 29 , Bargates , Leomin- replied that they sent the empties to Newnham ( 40 ) , married , " A , " Newtown , farmer . It was sistant , in the employ of Mr. H. Bach , who land if they were to solve the food problem . ster ( the landlady ) , the tenant's claim being Bridge Station on September 12th . Plaintiff stated that these men were entitled to pro- stated that this was the only eligible man out It could not be denied that milk production for £ 39 14s . the cost of repairs which he pointed out in reply that they had always sent tection from the War Agricultural Committee , of 14 or 15 employees . - Temporary exemption would very shortly be the burning question of alleged the landlady had promised to do . to Woofferton . but will not take steps to apply . The cases . to March 31st . the day and every encouragement should be The dispute first came before an arbitrator Mr. Haslam produced a duplicate of the were referred to the War Agricultural Com- given to those engaged in that industry . who tound certain facts . It was found by the consignment note and his Honour remarked mittele . There was an old saying that " to make a arbitrator that Edward Thomas was tenant of that probably plaintiff did not notice the Messrs . Ross and Son , Ltd. , appealed for pasture would break a man . " Therefore it Broomy Hill Farm , Kingsland , on a lease for pencilled words Newnham Bridge , as empties Leonard Widdows ( 32 ) , married , C2 , manager behoved them to use great discretion before seven years , from February 2nd , 1910 , deter- William Oxenham department ;. these old pastures adjoining the towns were minable by the tenant on twelve months ' recently married , " A. " boot repairer and operator ; and notice . put under the plough because of the loss that JH . Ross ( 26 ) , single , C3 , director and sec June 30th in each case . retary . Temporary exemption was granted to John Thomas Hancox ( 38 ) , married , C 1 , At a meeting of the Finance Committee on patriotism during the war . He had sustained January 3rd accounts were examined ana a terrible loss , not only a loss to himself , but The be drawn . to the district , in the loss of his two sons one cheques recommended Town Clerk presented his estimate or Gen- of whom would probably have been their local eral District Kate for general purposes to . squire at Berrington . He had taken a stand months ending July 31 , 1918 , ana for throughout in favour of an efficient and earnest Cemetery purposes for 12 months cuding prosecution of the war , and he was a close after The amount to be provided neighbour and was identified with the district . January 31 , 1919 . ior general purposes was £ 923 2s . Sd . and for In his case also they felt the honour well Cemetery purposes £ 82 178. 1od . The esti- deserved . They did not know what title he mates were approved and it was recommended would take , he could only hope it would be that a general district rate of is . in the for one which would identify him with Hereford- general purposes and at 1d . in the for Cemetery purposes be made . The following bills in connection with the transport to their homes of soldiers from the front were recommended for payment by the Borougn Treasurer : A. Thompson , hire of motor , 20 os . 3d .; Talbot Hotel ,. posting , 10s .; A. Pew- tress , lodging 11s . 6d . Further letters were read from Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baid- win and Co. weře read , one agreeing to give 635 for the weighbridge and the other on the subject of the supply of water to the Stock Market and offering to meet representatives of the Council with a view to any suggested improvements in the markets generally . had formerly gone to Woofferton . Mr. Levick said he had only learned that there was an Orleton near Newn- hram Bridge and that curiously enough there was a man named Pound there who had done business with White Bros. The National Service Representative : Not all , but those with ties . leather ( 41 ) . His Honour said it was clear that the firm firewood merchant and coal merchant . - Tem- under war pressure on staff had made an unporary exemption to March 31st ( final ) . fortunate mistake . Charles Oakley Mapp ( 34 ) , s'ngle , B 1 , Clerk , Executive Officer to the Food Control clerk in the employ of W. T. Sale , Town Committee , etc. - Temporary exemption to June 30th and exempted from Volunteer drill . Joseph Jones ( 38 ) , married , C 3 , insurance superintendent . An Inspector stated that the Mr. Haslam said the fault was the plaintiff's who did not mention his station in the contract . The Judge said that plaintiff had done busi- ness with the firm before . His view on the admitted facts was that defendants were to blame , even if plaintiff was a little unreason - eligible agent . - Temporary exemption to March able . The lease did not contain any cove- nant by the lessor ( then Robert Lewis ) to do any repairs . As to the questions which arose the expiration of the tenancy the arbitrator found that the former owner Robert Lewis promised to do repairs to the granary roof , cider mill , and pig - stye and that the lease was executed on the understanding that this would be done , that these promises were repeated by Robert Lewis but not carried out , That subsequently to June 12th , 1912 ( when the farm became vested in Florence Mabel Lewis ) , the landlady and her agent promised the tenant to do the said repairs and obtained an estimate of the cost which amounted to £ 99 , and that the tenant had suffered serious damage in consequence . The questions sub- mitted for the opinions of the court were ( a ) whether having regard to his findings of fact the promise of Robert Lewis to do the repairs stated , made at the time of granting the lease Plaintiff was called on this point and said and in consideration thereof the tenant exe- he bought the fruit but did not pick it . He cuted the lease , is legal and binding notwith - had no receipts as he bought the fruit off small standing that there is no reference to such people . promise in the lease nor any covenant by the The Court adjourned for lunch and in the lessor to do the repairs . If such promise is interval the Judge interviewed the parties and 31st . would be entailed not only in cultivation but by trespass and destruction by bird pests . It was always probable that hay would be as much needed as grain for the production of milk . In speaking in praise of milk Mr. Hyslop stated that often in Scotland the wag- goner's food three times per day was brose shire . A native of the town and son of a with plenty of milk . Mr. Dowding's land was more suitable for milk production than for prominent man who was for many years con- nected with the town , Sir George Newman , ploughing but he was over - ruled by his col- He was still of was made Knight Commander of the Bath . leagues and he gave way . They had referred on a previous occasion to the opinion that milk was most important . the honour conferred upon Sir Arthur Yapp . He considered Mr. Dowding's attitude was He might also mention the case of a member most patriotic and that great credit was due to Referring to the paths again Mr. of that Council , Mr. Councillor Williams , who him . had been mentioned in despatches officially by Hyslop said they were certainly unnecessary so long as the war continued . There should the Commander - in - Chief , Sir Douglas , Haig , for meritorious services which he rendered in his be no paths on arable land , and the hedges capacity as Regimental Sergt . - Major to one of which protected stock would have to be cut the Shropshire battalions that was for some He thought it would time on the fighting front . Altogether he be wise to have a special meeting to get these There were plenty of others was sure the Council felt gratified and the paths closed . on land which was not cultivated . people of the district must feel gratified that so many local men in different positions of Councillor Southall pointed out that Coun- life and of different capacities had done work cillir Hyslop was against the proposal to which had been felt to be of such importance plough the land up and Co. - Temporary exemption to June He proposed that the Council tender land being found ? Possibility of other assignee of the said Robert Lewis is legally being given for the plaintiff for £ 21 ; each 30th . as to receive a mark of His Majesty's especial majority . favour . homes soldiers from outlying districts who their hearty congratulations to the gentlemen land and left the flooded land . ASSISTANCE TO SOLDIERS . CONTINUED SUCCESS OF THE SCHEME . In proposing the adoption of the Finance Committee reports , Alderman Page referred to the account of expenses in sending to their he had named . Councillor Watkins in seconding said they townsmen . could congratulate themselves on the high honour that had been conferred upon their Only recently two members of the ' town had honours conferred upon them . They were sure they deserved what they had received . They did not know what title Sir Frederick Cawley , would take but he hoped that it would be connected with the town or got stranded in the town . There naa veen more cases than he expected when he brought the matter before the Council . It appeared to him that the Army authorities decided to give leave to as many men as possible for Christ- mas and during December they had a very large number . They had received several letters thanking the Council that the assistance they had rendered and also one from the Urban Council of Presteign . They found that these men were very grateful for all the Coun- The Mayor said he was informed that Mrs. cil were doing for them . Whenever men nad Clowes was mentioned in that morning's come from any distance in this country , and many had no money whatever to provide for papers as a Member of the Order of the British themselves , they had taken them to Mr. Pew - Empire for her work in connection with the tress's and their account for supper , bed and Red Cross in the county . district . Councillor Southall said he had great pleas- ure in including her name in the resolution . Councillor Watkins seconded and said he knew something of the great work Colonel and Mrs. Clowes were doing in the county . He was sure Leominster people highly ap- The resolution was carried . Was any The Mayor said they had taken all his dry Councillor Southall said that if it had not been for what Councillor Hyslop said he would have had no hesitation in saying that the foot- paths must be closed , but Mr. Hyslop's personal opinion was that it was a wrong course . Councillor Watkins said he was afraid they were going in for some foods and neglecting He believed they would be very short others . of fat and if they ploughed up the pastures it would be worse . They wanted something besides wheat and oats . small - holder who had got to sell three out of If they could five cows to buy two horses . He mentioned a do anything to keep up milk production they would be doing something for their country . Ald . Gosling said he quite appreciated the position of the Mayor and no one doubted his He agreed with patriotism in the matter . what had been said but pointed out that the Council were only concerned with the footpath They were talking about what question . bound thereby ; ( b ) whether having regard to any findings of fact above the promises by the landlady and her agent to do the said repairs made subsequently to the former becoming the owner of the property are legally binding . Mr. Bosanquet in arguing the points of law for the tenant , said that it appeared to him that the arbitrator had not found all the facts necessary to decide the first question . Mr. Millward ( for the defendant ) said it was not sufficient to say that there might be some consideration for the promise . It should be found as a fact that it was in consideration of refraining from giving notice that the promise was made . Upon this His , Honour remitted the case to the arbitrator so that he might find as a fact whether there was any consid- eration for the promise made by the landlady or her agent and the approximate dates . The arbitrator had since replied that there was no consideration for the promise and no dates could be given . breakfast for 2s . 6d . was remarkably reason- able . It had been a great boon to these sol- diers and it would have been most unfortunate for them if they had not been able to get home at Christmas , especially those who ar- rived on Sunday morning . Whether the Council wished to continue it or not , he could preciated the patriotic work they were doing . should be done but the fact remained that it " Did the landlady take the property He had only say that he had done his best . been called out both late at night and very early in the morning to do their best for them and this was what they had done . COMPOUNDED RATES . AN IMPORTANT POINT . Mr. Easton in the absence of his counsel , now asked that the case should be remitted to the arbitrator to find other facts , first notice of her husband's agreement to do the with repairs ? " His Honour asked why this was not raised at the last hearing . had been ordered by the powers that be to be ploughed up and they had no voice in the matter . He quite agreed with their high Ald . Page , giving notice of a motion , said opinion of Mr. Hyslop's farming abilities but that he had the honour and pleasure recently it was no good swearing by him when the land of attending at the Union to see the District had got to be ploughed up . Councillor Southall said that if Ald . Gosling Some Auditor . In the first place he saw him in were correct he would agree but was it not a He reference to the rating of Hester Clarke's tor in writing . He was unable to find any fact that the decision of the sub - committee was paths closed ? for Hester Clarke's Almshouses . Mr. Easton said these objections were ever raised by the other side until the ar- bitrator had closed his case and they were departing , and they were sent to the arbitra- He had no opportunity of Councillor Molyneux in seconding said that the number of soldiers that had been looked after showed the wisdom and importance of the Council in seeing to their welfare . people might cavil at the money spent . for one thought it was well spent , and meri- Almshouses . toriously spent and if anyone wanted to cavil record of any amount ever having been paid subject to the Town Council getting the foot - cross - examining the parties on the points . He he would be willing to act on a committee and pay his share towards that good cause . did not think anyone would grumble and he would be willing to propose that the Council should continue the scheme . The Town Clerk said it would go on unless anything was proposed to the contrary . Councillor Southall said he had never heard a single person cavil at the expenditure of the Council in regard to soldiers . It was news to him and he thought everyone would be in He had read favour of what they had done . Page , and when they remembered that many The ques- Councillor Hyslop said the Mayor had a right to appeal against the decision . Mr. Millward said his client took the points at the close of the evidence . Mr. Easton said he applied to the arbit- rator on the last occasion and he declined to hear him . point of consideration had been taken during Mr. Millward : And rightly , because the the hearing . tion had been before the magistrates and they had excused the rates on the ground of poverty Councillor Southall said that after what they as in one case an inmate was in receipt of had heard they would be justified in appealing poor law relief . The auditor said he would ook the matter up and the next day he told said the land must be ploughed up they could to a higher authority and if that authority still him that for the present . at any rate the rates would be excused . The difficulty was that if agree . Personally he should be very doubtful Mr. Easton said he was placed at a serious the collector had not had the matter thrashed about agreeing to close these footpaths on the This ground that he was doubtful about the policy disadvantage . out she would have been surcharged . Mrs. Lewis actually obtained matter brought up another question which of breaking up that particular piece of ground . an estimate of the repairs and it was read to Ald . Page said he was bound to support Mr. Thomas by Mr. Levick who said they affected that Council and a good many owners Councillor Southall . Whilst he would be the could not afford to do it . No legal point was . certain owners of property which were rated the Committee acquiring land for purposes Mr. Easton said he also wanted the arbit- other than that disclosed in the previous rator to say that there was no consideration findings . was most suitable for , being so near the town . His own opinion was that such land was worth His Honour said he did not think any con- If there had been he would not have sent the had done had been of inestimable value to They could put themselves many of them . in the men's place and he was certain it was auditor said there was no record of that having more to the town and neighbourhood for milk sideration was stated in the previous findings . unnecessary even to suggest that anyone was It appeared to him that the against it . authorities at Paddington Station were still unaware of the fact that the last train from Leominster to Kington which used to leave at ten minutes to nine , was no longer running . There had been several cases in which men had been sent off from Paddington Station and had been told by officials that they would get production than as wheat - producing land . He was not an expert but it was his opinion . He viewed with serious alarm the attempts that were made in the neighbo ... hood of Leominster to close footpaths . case back . Mr. Easton asked that the following ques- tion should be put to the arbitrator : Did Whether the paths in the landlady represent to the tenant that she question were in use or not , he knew that years was bound by her husband's undertaking and He did did the ago they used to be used a great deal . in consequence renew the . His Honour said he could not send it back on any point that was obviously in the minds of counsel at the last hearing . tenant the letters from the men , referred to by Ald . of property . In the Borough of Leominster last to attempt to put anything in the way of raised until the evidence was closed . of them were unused to writing letters he at less than ES per year were allowed to com- which at the present time were most required , pound for the and had to pay rates whether the houses were occupied or not , an allowance of 30 per cent . being made . The been adopted by the vestry , and he had the books dating back to 1845 and there was no record of any resolution by the Council . He therefore . gave notice to move the following resolution : That in consequence of a question recently raised by the district auditor , Section 4 of the Poor Rate Assessment Collection Act 1869 , with reference to the assessment collec- tion of poor rates in respect of small tenements He believed the of a rateable value not exceeding £ 8 , be duly last train a man could get through by left put into force in Leominster Borough Parish . Paddington at 10.30 a.m. He would suggest that a letter be written to the Paddington authorities calling their attention to this . He was sure the Council appreciated very much the letter received from Mr. Green , Clerk to the Presteign Urban District Council . It was not often that one Council took upon itself to write so flattering a letter to another authority . He believed soldiers were experiencing diffi- culties in other parts of the county and he hoped that what they had done would be an example to other councils to take steps in the same direction . Councillor Biddle said he agreed with all to Kington the same night . that Ald . Page and Councillor Southall had said but he could not altogether agree with Councillor Molyneux . He thought he should explain to the Council what this cavilling was that he had referred to . He came there for business and when the accounts were presented to the Finance Committee and passed it was the duty of the members of the Council to examine those accounts . come in ? Councillor Molyneux : I cannot auswer be- cause I cannot tell what you are driving at . The report was adopted . A PLOUGHING ORDER . QUESTION OF CLOSING PUBLIC FOOT- PATHS . MILK OR WHEAT ? The Mayor said he wished to mention a them . not think that anyone in Leominster would lease ? " wish to see anything in the nature of a right of way abolished and if it was done there would be a feeling that the Council had consented to doing away with public rights . It Mr. Easton also objected to the fact that the arbitrator refused to hear him . A DAMSON DEAL . SEQUEL TO FRUIT MERCHANTS ' MISTAKE . Messrs . At the last Court Mr. W. P. Levick was for Defendants Mr. Levick said that plaintiff wanted to sell the damsons . He gave £ 35 for them and was going to get £ 5 for picking them . Mr. Haslam said that plaintiff could only sue them for loss of profit . side to pay ther own costs . PREMIER DECLARES OUR WAR AIMS . AFTER CONSULTATION WITH MR . ASQUITH AND VISCOUNT GREY . ALSACE LORRAINE . COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENT OF TERMS AFFECTING ALL THE ENEMY STATES . ence Mr. Lloyd George on Saturday defined the war aims of the Allies in an address to the delegates of the Trade Unions met in confer- at the Central Hall , Westminster , to consider the Man - Power Bill . He said he had discussed in detail with the Labour leaders the declared war aims of the party , and had . taken the opinions Viscount Grey , and he claimed , therefore , to of Mr. Asquith and be speaking on behalf of the whole nation and the Empire . First stating what the Allies are not fight- ing for , the Prime Minister declared there or was no desire to destroy or disrupt Germany ustria - Hungary , or to take from Turkey Constantinople or the lands in Asia Minor and Thrace which are predominantly Turkish in Turning next to the more specific aims of the Entente , Mr. Lloyd George made the following points : - Belgium . race . Complete restoration , political , territorial , and economic . No war indemnity , such as Germany imposed on France in 1871 . Occupied Territories . Restoration and complete withdrawal of armies from Serbia and Montenegro , and oc- cupied parts of France , Italy and Rumania . Alsace - Lorraine . We mean to stand by the French democ- racy to the death in the demand for recon- sideration of the great wrong of 1871 . Russia . John R. Adcock ( 35 ) , married , C 3 , grocer's manager , Pearke's Dairies , Ltd. - Temporary exemption to March 31st . E. E. Diggory ( 38 ) , married , in " A , " clerk to G. T. P. Robinson , solicitor . - Temporary exemption to June 30th . LEOMINSTER BOARD OF GUARDIANS . The monthly meeting of Leominster Board of Guardians was held on Friday when there were present Mr. George Butters ( in the chair ) , Mrs. Hammond , Mrs. Neild , Messrs . B. C. Ridgley , H. R. Hall , J. M. P. Cave , W. R. Stanord , II . Langford , L. Evans , R. Wood- house , J. Lewis , W. J. Rees , E. Gittens , J. Robinson , J. T. Price , T. Edwards , with the Clerk ( Mr. H. Gosling ) , and the Deputy - Clerk ( Mr. A. H. Gibson ) . NEW YEAR GREETING . The Chairman wished the members a Happy New Year and expressed the hope that by this time next year this horrible war would have ceased and they would be at peace . DEATH OF A GUARDIAN . The Chairman said he was sorry to say that Guardian , Mr. Richard Thomas . He did not since their last meeting they had lost another William George Beamand ( 33 ) , married , in think it was known to many members that he " A , " clerk , in the employ of L. P. Lloyd , was so ill as he really was . They all very solicitor . - Temporary exemption to June 30th . much regretted that he should be taken from Charles J. Harris ( 30 ) , married , C 1 , machine them and they would miss him from that- minder , in the employ of the Leominster Board . When he was in good health he at- tended very regularly . He was a useful . Guardian and they were all very sorry to hear of his death . He proposed that the Clerk be asked to send a letter of condolence with Mrs. Thomas and the family . They would all agree with that and it was not necessary to put it to the meeting . Mr. Baker on behalf of the Leominster Printing Co. , stated that there were now three orders on the subject of the staffs of news- papers . It was impossible to produce the newspapers with less men than were employed . In reply to Alderman Page Mr. Baker said it was impossible to obtain another man . The press had been so thinned out that there were no men to be obtained . The Army had not offered him any substitutes . Robert James Mann ( 35 ) , married , B 2 , car- penter , in the employ of W. H. Mann - Tem- porary exemption to June 30th . B. G. Kent , married , C 1 , motor driver , in the employ of Dr. Cressy . - Temporary exemp- tion to June 30th and advised to find a lady driver . positor - machinist , in the employ of the Or- phans ' Printing Press . - Temporary exemption John F. Edwards ( 35 ) , married , B 1 , com- to June 30th . J. Ellesmore ( 29 ) , married , " A. " farm hand , in the employ of S. Goodwin , Marlbrook , re ferred to War Agricultural Committee . grocer's manger , in the employ of G. Gough Harold William Blunsden ( 34 ) , married , C 2 , and Co. Commander Windebank : Do you anticipate Having sufficient food to stock two shops ? Mr. Gough : Yes . a Commander Windebank : You will be lucky man . Mr. Gough We hope so any way . Temporary exemption to March 31st . W. G. Storr - Barber ( 41 ) , married , " A , " builder and sculptor . In reply to Commander Windebank applicant said he was doing no building , only repairs . - Temporary exemption to March 31st ( final ) . William John Thomas ( 38 ) , married , C 2 , wine merchant's clerk . - Temporary exemption to June 30th . John Henry Jones ( 38 ) , married , C 2 , bread deliverer , in the employ of W. H. Batten- Temporary exemption to March 31st . Arthur Preece ( 35 ) , married , C 2 , ostler , in the employ of Andrew Thompson . - Temporary exemption to March 31st . 18 of 18 Britain cannot be accountable for decisions taken in her absence and concerning which she has not been consulted or her aid invoked . Russia can only be saved by hdr own people . Italy and Rumania . We mean to press that justice be done for union with those of their own tongue and race : Turkey . Mr. Charles Preece ( 29 ) , married , Stoke Prior , Leominster , rabbit catcher . This was an ap- plication for certificate to be cancelled . Hancorn attended and said the man had always been in his employ . - Referred to the War Agricultural Committee . Thomas Hicks ( 25 ) , single , grocer's carter , in the employ of H. Reynolds . This was a review . Mr. Reynolds . said he gave the sub stittube offered a fair trial twice and he could not do the work . They were wholesale grocers , The Dardanelles must be internationalised . which was very different to retail trade . They Arabia , Armenia , Syria , Palestine , and averaged 10 tons of goods per week from the Mesopotamia are entitled to recognition of station beside deliveries . - Temporary exemp . their separate national conditions . German Colonies . To be held at the disposal of a conference whose decision must have primary regard to the wishes and interests of the natives . General . Equality of right among nations , great and small . Reparation for injuries done in violation of international law , including reparation to our seamen . The establishment of an international ganisation to settle disputes . 01- tion to March 31st . Arthur Thomas Yapp ( 31 ) , single , clothier's assistant . - Temporary exemption to June 30th . George Jones ( 34 ) , married , waggoner and slaughterman , in the employ of J. and R. Pudge . One of the employers stated that they were now at the Pleck , Monkland . - Referred to the Rural Tribunal . Thomas Bounds ( 40 ) . single , C2 , bread baker , in the employ of J. W. Birch . - Tem- porary exemption to June 30th . C. Goodwin ( 33 ) , C 2 , butcher . - Temporary exemption to June 30th . The Clerk stated that Mr. Thomas James , assistant overseer for Lucton and Croft , had intimated his intention to give up the work . He informed him that he should consult teh . parish meeting . The Clerk reported a circular letter from the Local Government Board renewing the pro- visions of previous letters . A further . extension of boarding - out payments up to 7s . 6d . was now permitted . With regard to the dietary it was pointed out that it must be in accordance with the new scale of rations . The Chairman said he thought the Officials were catering very well . Another Local Government Board letter set and sailors in asylums will be treated as forth the new arrangement by which soldiers service patients and not as paupers . The Board were notified that as from January asylum would be 16s . 4d . per week , an increase Ist the charge for the Board's patients at the of 25. 4d . The Master reported that the inmates ' num- bers varied from 43 to 56 , the average showing practically no alteration as compared with the The corresponding period of last year . vagrants relieved were 16 , decrease 6 ; 25 , in- The crease 5 ; 21 , decrease 2 ; 11 , decrease 7 . Master presented his report in regard to Christmas , and in addition to the acknow- ledgments already mentioned in our columns , thanked the Misses Urwick for entertaining the inmates at a performance of " Babes in the Wood , " and Mrs. Neild for apples . The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who so kindly sent gifts and to the Misses Urwick for entertaining the inmates at the pantomime . Mr. Rees seconded and it was carried . PRICE OF MILK . Mr. J. P. Davies , the contractor for milk , wrote asking to be allowed Is . 1od . ( instead of IS . 6d . ) per gallon for milk . He stated that he now only got 2d . per gallon on the contract .. Mr. Langford said that farmers were getting 1s . 8d . per gallon for milk brought into Leominster . It was decided to allow Mr. Davies Is . Sd.c per gallon for the remainder of his contract . RELIEF FIGURES . The cost of out - relief was reported to be : Thomas £ 37 165. 2d . , increase £ 1 os . 4d .; Spencer £ 30 55. , increase 1s . 6d .; and paupers , Thomas 253 against 260 ; Spencer 214 against 228 . The Finance Committee reported that the balance in hand was £ 1,231 12s . 9d . , cheques to be signed £ 879 4s . 3d . , leaving a net balance of £ 352 8s . 6d . OFFICIALS APPLICATIONS . INCREASES OF SALARY ASKED FOR . Several applications were received from officials for increases of salary . Dr. John Scott asked for a substantial in- crease in his salary as Medical Officer , mainly The It will be seen from the comments of other owing to the fall in vaccination fees . George Daniel King ( 40 ) , married , Class C 3 , amount he received as Voccination Officer of members of Parliament and the opinions ex clerk in the employ of Messrs . Edwards , Rus- pressed abroad , the speech has been received sell and Baldwin . - Temporary the Workhouse and Public Vaccinator was £ 30 exemption to with enthusiasm as a clear and unequivocal March 31st . to 40 less than his predecessor was paid . When he was appointed petrol was 9d . to 1od . War aims , and as a John Faulkner ( 39 ) , married , C 3 , petroleum per gallon , this winter he had paid as much pronouncement that may have far - reaching van - driver , made a personal appeal after being as 4s . 6d . The cost of drugs had increased effects towards the realisation of peace . released for service by his firm . - Not assented enormously and the price of nearly everything to , not to be called up till February 14th . had gone up . He had been very unwilling to Allen Leonard Williams ( 28 ) , single , C. 3 , ask for an increase but the time had come clothier's assistant , made a personal appeal.- when it was impossible to carry on the work at March 31st . the present salary .. statement of the Allies ' CORRESPONDENCE . Percy Buckland ( 33 ) , single , C 3. milk deliv- erer . in the employ of J. P. Davies . - June 30th .. A PATRIOTIC MINISTER . To the Editor of the Kington Times . When leaving Leominster Railway Station Grade 2 . The Master ( G. Attwell ) , the Nurse ( R. E. Jones ) , and the Porter ( G. M. Toomey ) in ap- plying for increases of salary stated that as compared with the wage earners in occupations not so responsible . as those they had the honour to hold , the rate of payment having regard the present value of money , was not . adequate . In support of their application it was mentioned that since last year their re- muneration had been at a much lower rate than VOL . X SALES B By Messrs . EDW BA Leominster Friday , Jan SHOW A 100 H G H Harness and Unbroken Colt Judging at 10.30 a 251 in Including £ 20 for I Mares . Catalogues on applica NOTE . All farmers get a Permit to Se Agricultural Executi Auctioneers ' Offices and Tenbury . LEOMINSTER TUESDAY . JAN AT AT Cattle and Sh 11.30 ; Store Catt Entries kindly solici EDWARDS , F Leominster , Herefor E -THE PLECK FA Two and a - half mi DWARDS , RUSSE received instruc Lewis ( who is retiring Sell by Auction , on THURSDAY , JAN The whole of the Li Stock , including : Head of HERE 15 23 Well - bred SHR Active Chestnut CAR years ) , Collection of A Casks , 46 head of Mangolds , a portion of ture and Dairy Utensil Sale at 12 o'cl Catalogues may be of EERS , Leominster , Her HOLLYBROOK FARM Two and a - half mil DWARDS , RUSSE received instructio who is leaving , to Sel MONDAY , JANU 3 useful well - bred CA ( 13 hands ) , Out - door Trap , Harness , Dairy Furniture , & c . Sale at ONE o Auctioneers ' Offices , and Tenbury . THE HEADLA One mile from Dilwy Pembr DWARDS , RUSSEL EDW received instructie Holder to Sell by Auct THURSDAY , JAN 6 Hereford CATTLE , Store Pig , Implements , Etc. Sale at TW Auctioneers ' Offices , and Tenbury . то HEREFOR be Let from Candl MER'S HOUSE , Railway Station ( G. W. ) village of Kingsland ( cl and Battle Oak ) , adjoini miles from Lucton Schoo There is good Fishing immediate neighbourhoo inodern and substantiall tile and contains on the g Sitting - rooms , Kitchen ( Wash - house . On the fir rooms , and excellent Ba Electric Bell Cupboard . supply , and other moder The Outbuildings incl Coach House , Saddle Ro There is a good Garde also if desired about 4 Land or a small well - p adjoining the house . For particulars apply SELL & BALDWIN , Leo By Messrs . JACKSON KINGTON HOR NEXT SA TUESDAY , 19th FE Early Entries kindly s Prize Schedules upon JACKSON A Craven Arms , Hereford Councillor Southall said he would propose that in their opinion it was desirable before His Honour said that it seemed a pity . the matter was decided that an appeal should Mr. Millward replied that the point of con- be made to the County War Agricultural Com - sideration was raised in the case and cross- mittee . examined too , and all the other points were The Mayor said he had no brief either way raised in the room . matter of a personal character . The local and he did not want it to be said that he took first to prove his case and there was no It was for the plaintiff committee of the War Agricultural Committee up an improper attitude . had been over the land he occupied and they He previously ex- question it was not strictly proved . His considered that in the public interest this land pressed his view to the Committee that they client sat still until all the evidence was given would produce a minimum of result with a must be ploughed up . He would mention the and then made his objection . maximum of expense because he already sup- names of the gentlemen and they would see His Honour dismissed the application , the that they were all men of business - Messrs . A. plied the town with 20 to 30 gallons of milk costs being reserved until Mr. Bosanquet had per day . If that land was ploughed up it Duncan , J. K. Hyslop , W. Boulton , W. D. would materially affect him . Moreover he had attended for legal argument . Edwards ( Brierley ) , and J. Moss . He pointed out to these gentlemen that it would be the money invested in these very dear cows . height of folly to plough up this land more was most unfortunate that he should occupy the chair that year , Had he been outside he particularly with regard to the footpaths run- would have taken a different stand . ning across it . It was a network of footpaths . Councillor Southall said he still thought it White Bros. , fruit merchants , He referred to land in the Caswall Fields ap- was their duty in the interests of the town on Evesham , were sued by Samuel Pound , proached by the Secondary Schools . gentlemen who inspected the land said they an effort or else they would be seriously short connection with the sale of plums . The the grounds mentioned by Mr. Hyslop to make Orleton , for £ 32 15s . for breach of contract in Robert Sidney Farrar , rural missionary , in Councillor Molyneux : I always examine the considered these footpaths unnecessary and of milk . He would not speak on the subject the employ of the Moravian Church , married , accounts and go through them . that as the land was required for the produc- if he was not supported by a member of the the plaintiff and Mr. W. S. Mobberley , Stour on Friday at 8 a.m. I almost collided with the The Rev. A. G. Phillips stated that Mr. Councillor Biddle : Where does the cavilling tion of food it would be necessary to close Committee . They did not want to bring the bridge , for the defendants . Mr. Levick said smiling , happy looking Rev. J. C. Elder hurry Farrar was engaged on full time work as a I relay preacher and evangelist . He pointed out that they could not do Mayor's personal position into the matter at that on September 6th , 1917 , defendant wrote ing to catch the train for Hereford . that without proceeding on legal lines and the all . He had charge Town Clerk had stated that it would be neces - order an expression of opinion that the matter horse plums and their prices . He asked the Mayor not to rule out of to White Bros. , asking if they were buying marked , " Where is he off to so early " of three mission rooms in connection with the " Oh , " said a bystander , " He's off to the church , at Cobnash , Cholstrey , and the Broad . sary to have a special meeting of the Council . should be reconsidered . munition works - goes every day - in charge of wrote to say they were not buying at more He took on the average two services per Sun- was originally agreed upon owing to their He mentioned the matter then because time was of vital importance . Plaintiff sent a telegram on the them troublesome girls there . He's the right day and sometimes three and during the war allowances being considerably reduced . his milk retailed in the town or sent away . Councillor Watkins asked if the Mayor had than £ 8 . man to manage them . " Well , I know some- Sth booking five tons of prune damsons . he had been called to help in other churches small purchasing value was voluntarily ac- I listen as well . During the week he had meetings at cepted , the value being one half based on pre- The Mayor said he had been offered 28. 2d . Defendants wrote in reply sending contract thing of his self - denying labours , as to his excellent sermons three times per month . the Broad and Cobnash in the evening . The Board had benefitted con- He war prices . be able to give his view to the Council . The per gallon to send it away but he was selling note and plaintiff signed it and returned it . it at Is . 4d . in the town . That was a serious At this point some difficulty was experienced , the afternoon - between the morning and even- paid 215 visits . at Kingsland , to which church he cycles in did a great deal of visiting and last quarter he ciderably , by that arrangement and they had Council must quite understand that so far as loss individually but he felt it was for the Mr. Levick not having been furnished by the ing services at Leominster , but to work six If he were called up for ser- lost by it . " The application also stated that he was concerned he was quite prepared to good of the people in the district . vice it would mean the closing of these three the Porter had held office for 15 years , and Councillor Molyneux said it was clear that plough up this land provided the landlords other side with copies of the plaintiff's let- days in a factory and then on the seventh to places . Nurse Jones for 23 years . the Auctioneers were willing to meet the would consent which he very much doubted . were looking at patriotism from two points of case to stand over to enable the solicitors to other public and private work , makes me Ald . Gosling said it appeared to him they ters . His Honour accordingly ordered the take three services - and such services besides Mr. W. T. Neatby supported the application The Relieving Officers , Messrs . W. R. representatives of the Council in order to abate He had obtained the permission of the land- view . as President of the Sunday School Union , of Thomas and J. G. Spencer , in making an ap- or discontinue any cruelty that might be suf- lords of some other land he occupied and the Agricultural Committee which was ploughing the day the case was again called on when it thankful his church and especially his deacons There was the patriotism of the War put the correspondence in order . Later in think how proud Leominster must be , and how which Mr. Farrar is Secretary . plication for a war bonus put forward the fered by the animals . He had been struck by tractor had been at work for some time . The Mayor suggested that Mr. Farrar would increased cost of living . the amount of cruelty that went on in all was prepared to do this work purely on and their point of view was milk . appeared that Mr. Mobberley had returned to should be at having such a man , the only have great moral influence amongst the It was decided to consider the applications markets with regard to the " stanking " of patriotic grounds . Councillor Southall moved the following Stourbridge , having understood It would mean a serious the minister I think in the county who gives him- soldiers . at a special meeting of the Finance Committee . milch cows . They would all have seen the loss to him but it should never be said that resolution : That in view of the statements of Judge had adjourned the case to the next self so devotedly and so self - sacrificingly to his Mr. Neatby said ho questioned that , without suffering which milch cows had to undergo in he would not put his hand to the plough in the Mayor and Councillor Hyslop as to the Court . Master's work and his country's needs . Truly being derogatory to Mr. Farrar . He was afraid most markets and fairs by not being milked the hour of the nation's need . course taken with regard to certain pasture Defendants were now represented by Mr. Leominster has cause to rejoice in being rep- that he would find his life spoilt . for some time before and by the calf not being footpaths were concerned it was absolutely now producing milk and which has been So far as the land in the occupation of the Mayor which is Haslam instructed by Mr. Mobberley . resented by two such men as Yapp and Elder . Commander Windebank ( with warmth ) : Mr. allowed to suck the cow for a great number necessary for them to be closed if the land ordered to be ploughed up , the Council is of said the contract was admitted but they said On the resumption of the case Mr. Haslam Yours truly , Neatby , I am ashamed of you to hint that any of hours . He was told that this suffering was to be ploughed up . J. MIDDLESHIP PRICE , Englishman could be spoilt by contact with our they had not committed any damage . brave soldiers . often resulted in spoiling the cow and turn - of cultivating land if it was to be trodden down opinion that it is highly desirable in the in- ing it into a screw and he knew of an instance again ? terests of the food supply of the town and the Mr. Levick said that on September 12th He had maintained a very liberal necessity of maintaining the supply of milk , defendants wrote stating that they had des- where the best cow that fetched the most spirit in regard to children in his district and that the matter should be reconsidered by the patched empties and gave other . directions . money had been stanked to such an extent had not interfered with them when he might proper authority . Mr. Haslam said that owing to reduced staff that she was lame for months afterwards . have done so . As it was a personal matter Ald . Page seconded and said it was a serious and the mistake of a new clerk the empties That was a form of cruelty that should be he proposed to fix a day for the Council and prospect for the town to be without milk and were sent to the wrong station and plaintiff seen to . He was not a lawyer or a police then abstain from having any voice in the butter and 25 gallons per day must have an did not trouble to get them . superintendent but public opinion should matter . He thought it was in the interests influence . He thought the Mayor should be Mr. Levick said his client never sent the condemn such practices as that which were to of the country that he should mention the encouraged in supplying milk to the town . damsons because he never got the empties . the benefit of no one . He thought the Council matter at once as time was slipping on . He They had only to go to the market and they He wrote on September 13th asking for the Councillor Southall moved that the authori- ties at Paddington be asked to note that the 8.50 train from Leominster to Kington was discontinued . This was seconded by Ald . Page and carried . ( ALLEGED CRUELTY TO MILCH COWS . He was very pleased to see Mr. Hyslop there because he was one of the leading spirits in the matter and would He What was the use that Shirlheath , Kingsland , January 7th , 1918 . For Neuralgia , Faceache , Tooth- ache and all Nerve Pains , take Never Lane's Neuralgia Tonic . Mr. Neatby : I do not think you have any fails to give relief after the first Bottle 1/9 , Postage 5d . few doses . CHENEY , CHEMIST , LEOMINSTER . call to speak like that and I resent your speake ing like that . Commander Windebank : I re - iterate and " Sare , " said a Frenchman , wishing to air impress what I have said and request that the To his English , " Did it rain to - morrow ? " " Yes , " reporter will publish it in the Press . said his friend , yes , sare it was . " speak like that of the brave soldiers who are Why are two young ladies kissing each other fighting that you may live in comfort in this very fair emblems of Christianity ? Because town ! I am ashamed of you , Mr. Neatby ! they do to each other as they would that men The Rev. A. G. Phillips said he would like " should do unto them . Printed and Published for the Proprietor , by A. T. SOUTHALL , at his Offices , 27 , Drapers Lane , Leominster Messrs . KNIGHT , FR SALE TUESDA JANUARY 22nd , 191 at the Royal Oak Ho By direction of the Truste Mrs. Spencer SHROPSHIRE AND AGRICULTURAL extending to upwards of prising a compact Agricul as COLD WESTON COU Acres , situated 7 miles fr of Ludlow , and a comp called TUTHILL FARM , 4 miles from the marke also PASTURE LAND , 1 Solicitors : Messrs . NIC and FREELAND , 46 , Queen and Messrs . H. TYRRE Chambers , 329 , High Holl Land Agents C. JOYCE |