The Kington Times - July 1918
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Kington Times 13th July 1918 - Page 2
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| Date | 13/07/1918 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 13th July 1918 |
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2 MESSRS . JACKSON & MCCARTNEY Auctioneers , Valuers , House , & Estate Agents . Careful Attention given to AGRICULTURAL SALES and PEDIGREE STOCK , ANTIQUE and MODERN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE , HOUSE PROPERTY & LANDED ESTATES , GROWING and CONVERTED TIMBER . Moderate Terms and Immediate Settlements . VALUATIONS FOR PROBATE , MORTGAGE or INSURANCE , TRANSFER of HOTELS or INNS . AGRICULTNRAL VALUATIONS and ARBITRATIONS a Speciality . " Mr. Local Office : The Laurels , Kington . Wm . Morgan , Representative . Head Office : Craven Arms & at Hereford . By Messrs . JACKSON & MOCARTNEY . KINGTON STOCK SALES . ESSRS . JACKSON & MCCARTNEY will offer by M Auction , on THURSDAY NEXT , JULY 18th , 1918 , about 1,500 STORE SHEEP & LAMBS , 250 STORE CATTLE . Sale at 10.30 prompt . Auction Offices : Craven Arms and Kington . ALTERATION OF DATE . HEREFORD HORSE SALES . The Next Sale of 200 HORSES ( all classes ) , FRIDAY , JULY . 19th , 1918 . All Horses holding Permits may now be sold to go out of the County of Hereford , if 5 years old or over . N.B. Entries for Catalogue close first post Saturday , July 13th . All Permits must be signed by Vendors and forwarded before the Sale , to : JACKSON & MCCARTNEY , Auctioneers , Craven Arms and Hereford . Births , Marriages and Deaths . MARRIAGES . BRIGHT SEAGARS . - On the 6th July , 1918 , at St. Peter's , Ealing , W. , by the Rev. J. B. Kite , Leonard , youngest son of the late Alderman Richard Bright and Mrs. Marian of Ivingtonbury , Leominster , to Bright , Elizabeth , eldest daughter of the late John Seagars , Esq . , of Sittingbourne , Kent . DANN - SOUTHALL . On July 6th , at the Friends Meeting House , Jordans , near Beaconsfield , Reginald Dann , of Crawley , Sussex , to Freda , younger daughter of Councillor H. J. Southall . IN MEMORIAM . ' N Ever Loving Memory of Pte . John Towns , I Ever Longmory of teen Town , in France , on July 16th , 1916 . Ever remembered by his Mother and Father , Sisters and Brothers . N Ever Loving Memory of my dear mother , Fanny The Loving way July 7th , 1915 , at Croward's Mill , Eyton , Leominster . IN I think of her in silence No eyes can see me weep ; But ever in my aching heart , Her memory I shall keep . Loving Memory of dear Father , Evan Lewis , who passed away July 5th , 1917 . Not forgotten by his Son and Daughters . Twelve months have passed , dear father , We miss you more and more ; We're watching for the glorious dawn , And never part no more . N Loving Memory of Private John Hicks , 7th IN K.S.L.I. , son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hicks , 4 , Bargates , who was killed in action on July 14th , 1916. Fondly remembered by Father , Mother , Brothers and sisters . I think I see his smiling face , As he bade his last good - bye , And left his home for ever , In a foreign land to die . He sleeps beside his comrades , In a grave across the foam , But his name is written in letters of love , On the hearts he left at home . FRED THANKS . RED BEVAN wishes to thank the Ladies and Gentlemen of the North Hereford Hunt who so generously subscribed towards his presentation fund upon his retirement to join the Colours . INCERE thanks are tendered to all kind friends for letters of sympathy in their sad bereavement.- Mr. and Mrs. D. Jones , " Bronynant , Llanihaialer , and Mrs. O. H. Jones , 49 , Bargates , Leominster . LOST . LOST from Bircher Common , THREE WELSH EWES & LAMBS , unshorn , marked " M " on both sides , the ewes marked red on crup . - Information to C. MORRIS , Bircher Common . LOS from West Lye Farm , about 12th June . EWE & LAMB , white face , shorn , pitched " H " on hip ; also Weaned LAMB , not shorn , marked " H " on crup with raddle . - Expenses paid , HUGHES . Lo OST , on Friday last , between Kingsland and Mortimer's Cross , a BROWN DRAY COVER . Finder rewarded on returning same to H. REYNOLDS , Grocer , Leominster . ON £ 5 REWARD . N Sunday , July 7th , more damage was done at the Easters Land , evidently by youths , and par- ticularly a Scythe left in the building was wilfully damaged , and the above reward will be paid on convic- tion of the depredators . - Information to SUPT . ROOKE , Leominster . The Kington Times SATURDAY , JULY 13th , 1918 . KINGTON NOTES . The Kington Red Cross Hospital has received . the following gifts during the past fortnight : - Mrs. Lewis ( Titley House ) , eggs ; Miss Greenly , jam , flowers , strawberries , currants , onions and cabbages ; Miss Cecil Gwyer , trout ; Mrs. Gwyer , eggs , butter and vegetables ; Miss Harrison , eggs and flowers ; B.W.N.T.A. , eggs ; Mr. Parr , straw- berries and vegetables ; Mrs. Probyn , lettuces ; Mr. Turner , bread and milk daily ; Mr. Chambers , papers ; Mr. Cooke , papèrs ; Mr. Greenly , potatoes , strawberries , two , papers daily , currants , onions ; Mrs. Gwyer , gooseberries , currants , potatoes , rab bits and vegetables ; Mrs. Collett - Mason , vegetables and flowers ; Mrs. McNeish , flowers , scones ; Sir Elliott Wood , papers ; Mr. Cook , papers ; Dowling , papers ; Mr. Chambers , papers ; Mrs. Wheeldon , gooseberries ; Miss Pearson's Working Party , slippers and pillows ; Mrs. Halstead , cakes ; Mr. Jones ( The Homme ) , potatoes . Potatoes and Mr. KINGTON THE KINGTON TIMES . JULY 13 , 1918 . BOARD OF GUARDIANS . At a meeting of the above Guardians on Tues- day there were present : Mr. E. Bird ( Chairman ) , Miss Pearson , Messrs . J. Ratcliffe , Edward Thomas , W. Davies , T. W. Sankey , G. H. Jackson , T. Beavan , E. H. Greenly , J. A. Beebee , D. B. Powell and B. Philpin ( Clerk ) . The Master ( Mr. Griffiths ) reported that at the last meeting of the Board the number of inmates was 31 , there had been admitted during the fort- night 1 , discharged 1 , now in the House 31 , cor- raats admitted 21 , corresponding period last year responding period last year 39 , decrease 8. Vo 20 , increase 1 . Proceedings were ordered to be taken against the Overseers of the following parishes for non payment of Contribution Order due 14th May , Colva , Combe , Ednol , Gladestry , Kinnerton , Kin- Lingen , Llanfihangel Nant Melan , New- sham , church , Rodd Nash and Little Brampton , Stapleton , Staunton - on - Arrow , Trewern , and Willey . KINGTON RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL . 1. orris ( Inspector ) . The usual meeting of this Council was held on Tuesday last , when there were present : Mr. D. B. ' owell ( in the chair ) , Messrs . E. H. Greenly , W. Sankey . W. Davies , T. Bevan , J. Williams , G. H. Jackson , T. Whittall , J. A. Beebee , John Jones , J. Ratclifte , A. P. Owens , B. Philpin ( Clerk ) , R. Harding ( Medical Officer Health ) , and R. It was uccided to hire the steam roller to the County Council at £ 4 10s . per week . The estimate of Mr. J. Griffiths for a new culvert in Letchmoor Lane at £ 10 79. 6d . and one for repairs to a bridge at Stapleton at £ 5 15s . 6d . were referred to Mr. R. J. Edwards and Mr. J. H. Goodwin , who were desired to view the culvert and bridge with the Surveyor and . report to the Council . KINGTON URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL . were At a meeting or Monday last of the Kington . there Urban District . Council present : Messrs . F. T. Roper ( Chairman ) , W. Griffiths ( Vice Chairman ) , Rev. H. E. H. Probyn , Messrs . W ... Banks , H. G. Hughes , S. Geaussent , D. Douglas , G. Thomas , James Thomas , J. R. Swindells ( Clerk ) , and W. Price ( Surveyor ) . The Chairman presented a further report to the management and cultivation of the Sewerage Ground and the same was adopted by the cil . • The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. T. J. Meredith again with reference to the mill stream neg- and point out that in consequence of its lected condition the Council were unable to ob- tain the necessary water for flushing the sewers and asking him to have the matter attended to .. The Surveyor was instructed to lower the foot- Back path a little in the Parade so that the open their occupiers would be able to garden doors leading into the lane .. The Council granted permission to Mr. J. Jones , the tenant of the Recreation Ground , to cut and make into hay the grass growing between the path and the mill stream and between the path and the boundary fence . An application was made by Mr. R. P. Morris for registration of the Kington Farmers ' Cross Red Fund under the War Charities Act , 1910 , and the same was granted . + The Household Fuel and Lighting Order was laid before the Council , and Messrs . James Thomas , D. Douglas , W. Griffiths , Rev. H. E. H. Probyn , Mrs. Chambers and Miss Pearson were appointed a Committee with Mr. J. R. Swindells as Local Fuel Officer . were The Rev. H. E. H. Probyn and Mr. W. Griffiths constituted a Committee to see if it was possible to buy a quantity of cord wood for re- sale to the poorer people during the winter . KINGTON URBAN LOCAL TRIBUNAL . Friday last , present : Messrs . W. C. Chambers ( Chairman ) , W. H. Banks , E. Bird , H. G. Hughes , S. Geaussent , J. Oliver , W. Price , Captain E. A. Mahir ( National Service Representative ) and Mr. J. R. Swindells ( Clerk ) . Henry Arthur Gregory , 36 , single , Grade 3 , 27 , Castle Hill , Kington . - Adjourned for medical ex- amination . Grade Head- George Jones , 45 , single , I , 14 , brook , Kington , coachbuilder . - November 1st . William Henry Nott Lewis , 46 , married , Grade 2 , carpenter , in the employ of Messrs , Deacon Bros. - November 1st . KINGTON RURAL LOCAL TRIBUNAL . Friday last , present : Mr. R. W. Griffiths ( Chair- man ) , Messrs . J. Williams , J. Ratcliffe , E. W. Jones , D. B. Powell , G. H. Jackson , E. Bird , T. W. Sankey , W. C. Chambers , W. Jenkins ( Agricul tural Representative ) , T. E. Williams ( National Service Representative ) and B. Philpin ( Clerk ) . William Powell , 45 , married , The Depot , King . ton , builder . - October 1st . Thomas J. Samuel , 46 , married , with 6 children , Grade 1 , Woodbrook , Kington , traveller for Old Radnor Co. - January 1st and exempted from the V.T.C. Joseph Josephs , 45 , married , Grade 2 , The Ken- nels , Titley , kennel huntsman . January 1st and exempted from V.T.C. William Alexander Berry , 47 , married , Grade 2 , The Avenue , Titley , carpenter and joiner . - October 1st and exempted from the V.T.C. PRESTEIGN . LOCAL TRIBUNAL . ( Chairman ) . pre- Wednesday evening . Mr. Walc sided , and the Hon . F. Clegg Hill and Captain Wilson ( Brecon ) represented the Military Authori- ties . Mr. John Taylor , grocer , was granted condi- tional exemption on his remaining in his present occupation . George Bullock , Wesleyan Lay Evan- gelist , conditional exemption till October , the Military Authorities intimating that they should appeal against the decision . James Wyles , farm labourer , case referred to the War Agricultural Executive Committee . One of the members , Mr. men of H. J. Sparey , protested against sending the new military age whilst young men were sent to Presteign to work on the timber industry . KINGTON PETTY SESSIONS . Thursday last , before Mr. C. J. P. Gwyer ( Chair- man ) , Mr. E. Bird and Mr. A. Temple . The license of the Bell Inn , Byton , was trans- ferred to Mary Taylor , the widow of the late license holder . An occasional license to sell at Huntington Fair on the 18th inst . was granted to Mary Carr , of the Royal Oak Inn , Kington . BASTARDY . - Jessie Ethel Williams , single woman , of Newhouse , Huntington , summoned Sydney Jones , of The Old Bridge , Kington , far- mer , to show cause , etc. , in respect of her child . Mr. T. A. Matthews appeared for complainant and it appeared that she gave birth on April 27th last to twin boys , one of whom died in May . Defen- dant admitted the paternity and the Bench made an order for the payment of 5s . a week in respect of the child now living until he attained 14 years of age and £ 7 4s . costs of the birth and the pro- ceedings . DOGS . - John Watson , of the Oxford Arms Hotel , Kington , dealer , was fined 2s . 6d . for allowing his dog to stray on the highway at night . EDUCATION . - Charlotte Billingham , of Kington , was fined 5s . for not sending her child to school of Pembridge , regularly ; George Cleaton , fined was 58. for a similar offence , and James Preece , of Pembridge , was finéd 10s . for a similar offence . The case against Alice Lilwall , of Pembridge , was adjourned for one month , the children to be sent regularly in the meantime . PEMBRIDGE . The Contional Church Sunday School held their af y last , when Mr. on Sunday Alfred M. of Leominster , and the Rev. M. Miss Kent , of Shob- Charles were the speakers . don , was the soloist and sang very effectively . The scholars who took part were the following : Duct , Edith Newman and Gladys Cook ; recita- tions , Annie Birch , Mabel Rogers , Daisy Cook , Marjorie Williams ; dialogue , " Widow Gray , " by The anthem Edith Newman and Gladys Cook " With a firm and triumphant tread , " was also The children and choir sang pieces from sung . " Children's Day , " by Curwen and Son , they hay- ing been trained by Mr. J. Howard , Miss Sallie Bevan and Miss Stephens . The organist through- Weston , who the day Miss Davies , played very efficiently . The congregations were good and the collections far in advance of last year , out was CHILDREN'S TREAT . BRYANSTON ESTATE SALE . MANY LOTS SOLD . Messrs . Edwards , Kussell and Baldwin conducted an important sale of the Bryanston Estate at the Royal Oak Hotel , Leominster , on Thursday . There was large attendance and the majority of the lots were sold . The following was the result of the sale : - Lot 1. - Buckfield Farm , Leominster , 47 acres , let with other lands to Mr. C. M. Hall at an ap- portioned rent of £ 140 per annum , Purchased by Mr. W. Gittens , Barons Cross , for £ 3,525 . Lot 2. - A freehold residence , " White Lodge , " Barons Cross , Leominster , let at an annual rent of £ 25 . Purchased by Mr. L. J. Price , Cobnash for € 525 . Lot 3. - A freehold meadow , " The Pump Piece , " situate partly in the Borough and partly in the Out - Parish of Leominstere , containing about 4a . 3r . 5p . Let with Buckfield Farm to Mr. C. M. Hall at an apportioned rent of per annum . Withdrawn at £ 450 . Lot 4. - Barons Cross Inn , at Barons Cross , let to Messrs . Paxton and Co. upon a repairing lease expiring 1st December , 1924 , at a rental of £ 20 per annum ; together with two treehold pasture orchards , containing about 4a . 2r . 15P . , let to Mr. Charles Key at a rental of £ 20 . per annum . Purchased by Mr. Paxton for £ 800 . Mr. Lot 5. - The Bury Farm , Stoke Prior , comprising about , 220a . Ir . 33p . , let with other lands to John Bazley , producing with the shooting and fishing a gross and estimated rental of £ 400 per annum . No offer . Lot 6. - A freehold dwelling house , garden , smithy and outbuildings , in the village of Stoke Prior , containing about 1r . 8p . Let to Mr. John Bazley at 12 per annum . Purchased by the ten- ant for £ 225 . Lot 7. - Two freehold enclosures of pasture and orchard land in the village of Stoke Prior , con- taining about 2a . or . 26p . Let with other land to Mr. John Bazley at an apportioned rent of £ 7 1OS . per annum Purchased by the tenant at £ 215 . Lot 8. - The Stone Farm , Ford , containing about 79 acres . Let with other lands to Mr. John Baz- ley at an apportioned rent of £ 140 per annum . Purchased by Mr. Bowkett , Ashton , at £ 2,950 . Lot 9. - Two freehold enclosures of land , in the parish of Stoke Prior , containing about ba . 21 . 15D . Let with other lands to Mr John Bazley at an apportioned rent of £ 6 10s . per annum . Sold to Messrs . Powell and Yapp at £ 185 . Lot 10. - Two pieces of pasture orchard land , in the parish of Stoke Prior , containing about 2a . or . 30p . Let with other lands to Mr. John Bazley at an apportioned rent of £ 4 per annum . Sold to the tenant at £ 135- Lot 11. A freehold enclosure of land , in Volka Lane , in the Out - Parish of Leominster , containin :: about ja or . 6p . Let with ouer lands Juan Bazley at an apportioned rent o annum . Sold to Mt. J. B. Dowding . AUS . per Lot 12. Three pieces of freehold land , called " Oswell Well Land , " situate east of the Hereford Road , in the Borough of Leominster , containing about 5a . ar . 33p . Let to Mr. J. B. Dowding at a rental of 23 per annum . Sold for £ 430 . Lot 13 Two freehold enclosures of meadow and orchard land , part of lands known as " Passa , " situate in the Out - Parish of Leominster , coutain- ing about 6 acres . Let with other lands to Mr. George Smith at an apportioned rent of £ 24 per annum . Bought by Mr. H. Bach at £ 520 . Lot 14. A freehold enclosure of land ( recently Lands , con- ploughed ) further part of " Passa " taining about 4a . 2r . 20p . Let with other lands to Mr. George Smith at an apportioned rent of £ 12 per annum . Bought by Mr. H. Bach at £ 260 . Lot 15. A freehold enclosure of land ( recently ploughed ) adjoining Lot 14 , containing about 6a . r . 22p . Let with George other lands to Mr. Smith at an apportioned rent of £ 16 per annum . Bought by Mr. H. Bach at £ 350 . Lot 16. A freehold enclosure of land , near the last lot , containing about 6a . or . 16p . Let with other lands to Mr. George Smith at an apportioned rent of £ 18 per annum . Bought by Mr. T. Moly- neux at 435- Lot 17. Two pieces of freehold land , situate at Broadward , in the Out - Parish of Leominster , con- taining about 6a . 2r . 31p . , let to Mr. J. B. Dowd- ing at a rental of £ 12 per annum . Bought by Brasenose College at £ 250 .. Lot 18. - A free hold small holding , called " Blackpole , " in the parish of Eye , containing about 20a . Ir . 21p . Let to Mr. Philip Poulton at an annual rent of £ 40 . Sold privately to tenant . Lot 19. Two pieces of pasture land in Newtown Lane , in the Out - Parish of Leominster , containing about 7a . Ir . 31p . Let to Mr. Thomas Smith at a rental of 16 per annum . Bought by Mr. T. Molyneux at £ 430 . Lot 20. A freehold cottage and garden , in the parish of Ivington , containing about 2r . 5p . Let to Mr. John Tedstone at an annual rent of £ 6 . Withdrawn at £ 60 . Lot 21. A pasture orchard , situate near to Lot 20 , containing 1a . 2r . 5p . Let to Mr. Wm . Law at an annual rent of £ 7 . Sold to tenant for £ 140 . Lot 22 - The freehold business premises known as " The Bon Marche , " being Nos . 8 and 10 , High Street , Leominster . Let on a 14 years ' lease from 25th March , 1915 , to Mr. John Smale , at a rental of £ 100 per annum . Withdrawn at £ 1,700 . Lot 23 A piece of freehold land , with an en- trance from Burgess Street , with yard and two- stall stable and coachhouse . Let Messrs . Bellow and Son at a yearly rental of £ 10 . Bought by Mr. Gough at £ 165 . Lot 24 - Two dwelling houses , Nos . II and 13 , Church Street , together producing a gross rental of £ 29 8s . Mr. C. Reynolds at £ 4ro . Lot 25 - Four freehold dwelling houses and shop , Nos . 29 , 31 , 33 , and 35 , Etnam Street , let on quar- terly tenancies . The whole producing a gross an- nual rental of £ 35 . Withdrawn . and gardens , Lot 26. - Four freehold cottages Nos . 37 and 39. South Street , and Nos . 1 and 2 , Beresford Place , let on weekly tenancies ; the whole producing a gross annual rental of £ 42 9s . 4d . No offer . Lot 27 - A freehold cottage and garden , No. 43 , South Street , producing a gross rental of £ 16 18s . per annum . Not offered . Lot 28 - Two freehold cottages and gardens , Nos . 47 and 49. South Street , let on weekly tenancies ; producing a gross annual rental of £ 18 6s . 8d . Also a freehold building and stable , situate in South Street , Leominster , adjoining , having a frontage to South Street of 30 feet , let to Mr. T. Cratchley at an annual rent of £ 6 . Sold to Ir . Bach for £ 295 . Gwynne James Mr. W. P. Levick and Messrs . and Son , Hereford , were the solicitors for the vendor . COUNTY APPEAL TRIBUNAL . There was a sitting of the County Appeal Tribunal at Hereford on Thursday , Sir John Cotterell ( Chairman ) presiding . The following cases were heard : - LEOMINSTER BOROUGH . J. H. Massey , 45 , Grade 1 , lime quarry expert , N.S. appeal against a 30th September exemption ; appeal dismissed . J. W. Chadwick , 35 , married , not examined , engineer at waterworks , N.S. appeal against 31st Dec- ember ; appeal dismissed . G. H. Ovens , Grade 3 , flour mills agent , Leominster ; given till November 1st . J. Blunsden , Grade 3 , branch grocery manager , minster ; given till 1st November . H. W. H. Lane , Go 3 , coal and fruit merchant ; given till November 1st . H. N. Hunt , 32 , Grade 2 , fruit grower ( Leominster Rural area ) ; adjourned pending , production of War Agricultural Committee voucher . Ed . Morgan , 45 , Grade 1 , watch maker , Leominster ; N.S. appeal against 30th September exemption on grounds of urgent need for men ; N.S. appeal dismissed . KINGTON RURAL . Thomas Francis , 44 , Grade 1 , tailor and postmaster , White House , Lyonshall , N.S. appeal , against 1st Janu- ary , 1919 exemption ( Mr. Orme made counter - appeal ) , given till November 1st , to be re - examined meanwhile . KINGTON URBAN . E. S. Morris , 38 , married , Grade 1 , Oxford Arms Hotel , Kington , N.S. appeal against October 18th ex- Emption Orme appeared Gregory , 42 , Grade 2 , grocer's assistant , Kington , application for , medical re - examination ; local re - exam- ination allowed . MEDICAL CASE . A. Evans , 25 , Grade 1 , groom , Eywood , Titley ; appli- cation for re - examination granted . MARKETS . 6s . Ludlow , Monday , General Market . Fowls , 10s . to 128. per couple ; chickens , 125. to 14S . per couple ; dressed chickens , 16s . to 18s . per couple ; ducks , 15s . to 17s . per couple ;, rabbits , 38. to 38 . 6d . per couple ; butter , 2s . to 28. 4d . per lb .; hen eggs , 3 for 1s .; duck eggs , 3 for Is .; pigeons , 2s . per couple ; new potatoes , 24d . per ib .; cabbages , IS . 6d . to 25. per dozen ; cauliflower , 4s . to per dozen ; lettuce , 6d : per dozen ; yoúng onions , 2d . per bunch ; raddishes , id . per bundle ; tomatoes , IS 8d . per lb .; rhubarb , 2d . per lb .; black cur- rants , 6d . per lb .; red currants , 3d . to 4d . per lb .; gooseberries , 3d . per lb .; strawberries , od . per 1b .; raspberries , 6d . per lb .; green peas , 6d . per 1b .; leeks , 3d . per bundle ; walnuts , 1od . per 1b .; car- rots , parsnips , turnips , 2d . per lb .; onions , 8d . per lb. Ludlow , Monday , Corn . - Very little business do- ing . Prices unaltered . North Herefordshire and the War . LEOMINSTER RAILWAYMAN KILLED IN ACTION . was he We regret to learn that Corporal Oswald Jones , M.G.C. , fell in action on June 22nd in France . Before joining the Army he was a clerk on the London and North Western Railway and stationed at Frodsham . Previously to that was on the staff of the Leominster Station . As a member of the Leominster Wesleyan Church he took an active part in the church's affairs and for some considerable time was Secretary of the Sun- day School . On February 27th of this year he was married to Miss Hopkins , Bargates , who for some years was organist at the Wesleyan Church . We understand that in his native village , Penygarnedd , near Oswestry , a memorial service was held on Sunday , June 30th , when the Rev. Mr. Roberts paid to him a worthy and faithful tribute . On Sunday evening last the Rev. Geo . Elliot Lee at the close of his service referred to him as one of whom it was a privilege to know . He was a young man of excellent character , and among his many qualities that of thought for others was distinctive . He was kind to a degree and showed it in a choice manner . To whatever call came to him he was quick to respond and to all his duties were faithful . The letters from his officer and chaplain pay him eulogies of which he would be amply worthy , and we share their belief that by his death we have suffered the loss of a brave and true man . After the service Miss Evans very effectively rendered Sullivan's setting to " Crossing the Bar . " EARDISLAND MAN REPORTED MISSING . Mr. and Mrs. Webb , of Streamford , Eardisland , have received official notice that their youngest son , Private W. Webb , East Lancashire Regiment , has been reported missing between March 21st and 31st . Pte , W. Webb joined the Forces in March , 1915 , and has been in France since May , 1915 . re- DOCKLOW MAN WOUNDED . Mr. have and Mrs. Mantle , of Docklow , ceived notification from the War Office that their hos- admitted into soa , Pte . T. J. Mantle , was pital in France on the 17th of June suffering from and the gunshot wounds in both arms right leg . They have had further notice to say Pte . Mantle that he is progressing favourably . joined up in January , 1915. He has been in sev- eral battles in France and in December last was sent to Italy severe BELGIAN HONOUR FOR LEOMINSTER LADY . The many persons who have in any way worked . for or contributed towards the support of our Belgian friends in this district will be interested to hear that the King of the Belgians has been graciously pleased to recognise that aid and sym- pathy by bestowing the Medal of Queen Elizabeth Mrs. Neild acknowledged the upon Mrs. Neild . notification of King Albert's intention in the fol- lowing letter : - 1918 . " Grange Court , Leominster , June 25th , To his Excellency the Baron Moncheur , -My lord , Excel- I have the honour to acknowledge your instant informing lency's letter of the twentieth me that his Majesty the King of the Belgians has the been graciously pleased to bestow upon me Médaille de la Reine Elisabeth , ' ami beg to say that I shall greatly value the Medal as a mem- orial of work for our Belgian guests which has been a real ' pleasure . Allow me to add that I am well aware that his Majesty by this act seeks to recognise also the goodwill of all those who have collaborated in the above work in this town . I I have the honour to be , my lord , your Excellency's Légation de faithful servant , Helen N. Neild . Belgique , 59. Sloane Gardens , London , S.W.1 . " The medal is a pendant in bronze , with the name of bust and Belgian Queen side and on the reverse a veiled woman seated on the ground and bowed before a lamp , symbolis- ing Belgium sorrowfully watching for the dawn . Round the figure are the " Pro Patria Honore et Caritate . " the words DIED FROM WOUNDS . on one Mrs. G. Davies , of South Street , Leominster , has received an official notice from the Record Office , Shrewsbury , that her son , Pte . F. Davies , Mon- mouth Regiment , died in hospital in Germany on April 29th , 1918 , from wounds . Pte . F. Davies joined the Forces in 1915 and was previously the employ of Mr G. Page , West Street , Leomin- ster . one INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS , MANCHESTER UNITY . LEOMINSTER DISTRICT . in The half yearly meeting was held at the Broxash Lodge , Bromyard , on Wednesday , July 10th , at o'clock . There were present Sister . G. M. Urwick , G.M. ( in the chair ) , Bro . W. Griffiths , P.P.G.M. , the Prov . C.S. ( Bro . J. B. Dowding ) , and Prince of Wales the following delegates , viz . , Lodge , Bro . C. Allcott ; Broxash Lodge , Bro . T. W. Bowers , P.P.G.M. , and Bro . J. Woodyatt , Per . Sec- retary ; St. Michael's Lodge , Bro . J. Preece ; Lord Durham Lodge , Bro . J. Thomas , P.P.G.M. , Bro . E. T. Kinsey , Per . Secretary ; Offas Dyke Lodge , Bro . John Moore , Per . Secretary ; Lord Hill Lodge , Bro . George Preece , N.G. , Bro . J. W. Price , Per . Secretary , and Bro . H. G. Griffiths , District Audi- tor ; St. George Lodge , Bro . J. Price , Per . Secre- tary St. David's Lodge , Bro . J. J. Griffiths , P.P.G.M .; Spring of Providence Lodge , Bro . W. and G. Banfield Bro . J. Wyer , P.P.G.M .; St .. Andrew's Lodge , Bro . G. Clements ; Brierley In- . Stanley I.ewis , dustry Lodge , Bro . Old Castle Lodge , Bro . George Stephens , P.P.G.M .; Princess Mary Lodge , Bro . C. Allcott , Per . Secretary ; Queen Alexandra Lodge , Sister A. F. Roberts , Per . Sec- retary ; Lord Hill ( F ) Lodge , Sister M. Beaman and Sister E. E. James ; Lady Northwick Lodge , Sister F. Pullen , Per . Secretary . at The minutes of the yearly meeting held Knighton on the 16th of January last were then read and unanimously confirmed on the proposi- tion of Bro . T. W. Bowers , Thomas . seconded by Bro . the to The minutes , of the District Management Com- mittee were read by the C.S. and on , the proposi- tion of Bro . Allcott , seconded by Bro . Thomas , the following résolution , recommended by confirmed : " That Committee , was all Lodges should send in their Equitable Levy Forms and Funeral Claims by the 1st June and 1st . December enable the District Accounts respectively to be made up and all claims settled by the 30th of each year ; that all June and 31st December in Lodges not complying should be fined £ 1 1s . " At the commencement of the meeting and at the conclusion of the ritual , which was duly ob served , a letter was handed to the C.S. by from St. David's Delegate ( Bro . Griffiths ) Green , one of the District Auditors and D.G.M. , " I am sorry to say I am hardly feeling viz .. well enough to come to the District Meeting to- morrow and I hope you will express to the dele- sincere regrets and apologies at gates my absence . Please tender my resignation as Auditor , and ask the meeting to appoint someone in my I am going away on the 20th inst . , per- stead . as much as haps before , for holidays , and have I can do before going . Kind regards , yours fraternally , G. F. Green . " the Bro . my sec- not ac- some Bro . Stephens proposed and Bro . Clements onded that Bro . Green's resignation be cepted and that he be urged to continue in office . The matter was further considered at Bro . eventually Kinsey said he did . length and office not think Bro . Green would continue in accepted . and proposed that his resignation be Bro . Banfield seconded and the same was unani- mously accepted . The District Accounts and the Widows and Orphans accounts , which had not been audited , pending the new rule suggested by the District Management Committee , were presented by the Prov . C.S. It was agreed not to appoint another Auditor and on the proposition of Bro . Moore , seconded by Bro . Thomas , it was agreed that Bro . H. G. Griffiths and Bro . W. G. Beaman , the the other accounts and Auditors , should audit Meeting present the same to the next District and in the meantime a printed copy of the ac I counts when audited should be sent to the Lodges . The following nominations were received : ( 1 ) G.M. Bro . G. F. Green , by St. Michael's Lodge . ( 2 ) D.G.M .: Bro . W. G. Banfield , by Spring of Providence Lodge ; Bro . H. G. Griffiths , by St. Bro . W. T. Williams , by St. Michael's Lodge ; David's Lodge ; Bro . J. Woodyatt , by Broxash Lodge ; Bro . H. Overton , by Old Castle Lodge ; Sister A. F. Roberts , by Queen Alexandra Lodge . ( 3 ) Delegates to A.M.C .: Sister Urwick , by I , ord Hill ( F ) Lodge ; Sister Urwick and Bro . J. B. T. W. Dowding , by St. Michael's Lodge ; Bro . Bowers , by Broxash Lodge . ( 4 ) District Management Committee Bro . E. T. Kinsey , by Lord Durham Lodge ; Bro . W. Goodman , the scholars , teachers and others CULTIVATION OF RYE AS A GRAIN by St. Michael's Lodge ; Bro . T. W. Bowers , by walking some On Monday wended their way , and others eycling and riding to Hinton Manor , by kind in- vitation of Mr. and Mrs. Price . Tea was pro- vided on the and they lawn for the children were waited upon by Mrs. Price , Mrs. Charles , Miss Sallie Bevan , Miss Gladys Bevan , Mrs. After tea the Rogers , Mrs. and Miss Newman . scholars had a most amusing and enjoyable time At with pony rides , swings and other games . Charles proposed a the close the Rev. Matthew very hearty vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Price fruit of any sort are now urgently needed and for their kindness . any gifts of the same would be very gratefully received . Mr. Llewellin , who was the plaintiff in the libel action at the Hereford Assizes on Thursday , July 4th , has generously given the sum of £ 6 , the amount awarded as damages , to the Sarnesfield Red Cross . MORE WOMEN WANTED . " We leave the land to you ! " says the man off for the Front to the woman left behind - in the fine poster of the Women's Land Army . This farewell message takes on an added meaning daily . From all over the country there are demands for still more skilled women workers . Broadly speaking , the farmers do not consider the machine a good substitute for the human hand in milking . I Machines have been tried and aban- doned . In several counties unless more trained women milkers can be supplied soon , it is feared that the herds will have to be reduced with serious consequences to the milk supply . MORE GERMAN AIRMEN DESERT . Copenhagen , Sunday - Three German airmen , clad in civilian dress , who landed at South Vordinborg on Friday , have now been interned . In spite of the fact that the Germans were allowed petrol at the German Embassy , they did not leave Denmark , and consequently have been interned . It is thought that the airmen deliberately fled from Germany , as , despite their protestations that they would like to return , they made no attempt to do so . They carried neither provisions nor munitions . BODENHAM . The Lord Bishop of the Diocese preached at Bodenham last Sunday evening to a full church . His sermon was a striking and powerful utter- ance , dealing with many war questions , and con- cluding with Church an appeal for the Army Huts . The day's collections amounted to 11 25 . ' WIREWORM OR IMPROPER CULTIVATION ? ' Investigation of certain oat crops in Yorkshire that had partly " failed " -the plant being deficient though the colour is good - has led to the conclusion that " improper cultivation " and not ( as was , at first suggested ) wireworm was the cause of failure . No wireworm was found but " in several cases the ground between the furrows was still quite hollow . " Apparently the seed had been broadcasted and the bulk of it had fallen between the furrows , where the roots had found their way into the hollows with the natural result of a defective plant . " If a proper skim coulter had been used this effect , it is felt , could have been avoided . " No roller , it is suggested , could properly consolidate the surface on such heavy land ; it had been rolled indeed into a condition of undue " sadness " with- out filling in the hollows . On adjacent lighter lands excellent crops of oats are growing ; and peas came up well , but are not doing so well as they might have done if they had been given a little encouragement with sulphate of ammonia before flowering . CROP . In pre - war days the price of rye was so low owing to the demand for a purely white flour , which can only made from wheat , that the area devoted to the crop was very small , and it was only grown as a grain crop on the poor sandy soils where other cereals could not be re- lied on . Under present conditions it deserves to be grown much more extensively . It is a safe , hardy crop comparatively unaffected by drought , frost or insect pests and on the soils to which it is suited it yields a greater weight of human food per acre than any other grain crop . From the farmer's point of view its present price , which is the same as that of wheat , makes it an attractive crop , and the fact that it can be sown early , be- tween the hay and the corn harvests , provides a means of lessening the rush of work in spring and autumn . Excellent crops of rye are to be seen this year . after old grass or long leys which were broken up last year immediately after the hay was cleared , and on thin sandy or chalky soil this plan is to be commended . The alternatives are sowing with winter oats , which will not stand a severe win- ter , and sowing with spring corn , which is more liable to be affected by insect pests and by drought . If the weather allows , and the necessary tackle and labour are available , the grass may be bas tard fallowed after sowing , but unless an effective fallow is likely to be obtained the better plan would be simply to plough and press , then sow immed- iately . Rye may be sown almost any time during autumn and winter , but the best results are obtained by sowing early - August and early September- whereby the plant gets a good start and a firm hold of the ground before the winter sets in . Rye should be sown in preference to wheat on land which for any reason has been summer fal- lowed and is too light for the latter crop , and it is specially adapted for sowing as a second corn crop on poor light soils ploughed out of old grass during the past season . With the exception of wheat , rye is the grain . most suitable for milling purposes , and it is desirable that there should be a very large increase in the area devoted to it . The cultivation . is simple and is described in a leaflet issued by the Board of Agriculture ( Food Production leaflet No. 10 ) , which may be obtained free on application to 3 , St. James's Square , S. W. I. Broxash Lodge ; Bro . George Stephens , by Old Castle Lodge . Bro . George Stephens raised the question affect- ing Secretaries called up under the Military Ser- vice Act , 1918 , and it was unanimously agreed on the proposition of Bro . Bowers , seconded by Bro . called Jas . Price , that Secretaries up should at with the Prov . C.S. and that once communicate he be directed to write to the Tribunal stating the position of the Secretary under the National Health Insurance Act . When the meeting was asked to decide the time and place of the next meeting Bro . Wyer said that owing to restricted travelling consequent upon the war the meetings should be held at a centre like Leominster . Bro . Bowers said members from some of the distant Lodges attended the meeting at Knighton to the inconvenience owing at great personal snow , as set out in the minutes read . Bro . Banfield said it was impossible for them to attend the meeting in consequence of the inability to travel , having had their railway fares returned to them after waiting for two hours . present considered the yearly Several meeting should be held at the Prince of Wales Lodge , Brimfield , but on the proposition of Bro . W. it Bro . J. Preece , Griffiths , seconded by was agreed to hold the meeting at Kingsland . The G.M. ( Sister Urwick ) in suitable terms presented Bro . W. Griffiths with a P.P.G.M. Jewel upon his election to the and congratulated him office of Vice Chairman of the Kington Urban District Council ( applause ) . Bro . Griffiths appropriately responded . . The Prov . C.S. referred to the honour conferred Bro . A. H. Warren , who had received a Knighthood at the hands of the King . upon It was unanimously resolved on the proposition of Bro . Banfield , seconded record their by Bro . Thomas , congratulations to Bro . Warren to on his signal success ( applause ) The Prov . C.S. said . Mr. F. Morton ( Inspector National Health Insurance ) had expressed his willingness to meet the Secretaries of the Lodges in the District for the purpose of discussing the into opera- new Insurance Act which had come tion . It was unanimously agreed to ask Mr. Morton to visit Leominster on Saturday , July 20th , at 12 o'clock , on the proposition of Bro . Kinsey , seconded by the G.M. Owing to the restrictions as to rationing the delegates did not as usual dine together . 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 . LEOMINSTER BOROUGH TRIBUNAL . Held on Friday , July 5th . Present : Councillor J. B. Dowding ( Chairman ) , Mr. T. D. Burlton , Alderman G. Page , Mr. G. Reynolds , Mr. J. Moss , the Clerk ( Mr. W. T. Sale ) , and the Military Service Represen- tative ( Commander Windebank ) . ALLEGED FALSE AND MISLEADING INFORMATION SENT TO COUNTY TRIBUNAL . STRONG CRITICISM . INFLAMED PUBLIC OPINION . Mr. G. Reynolds should like to ask how it is that information which is not given at this Tribunal is sent to Colonel Hewat at Hereford . We find that a different complexion is put on cases there and we do not think that it is fair to the members of this Tribunal , who try to consider fully and fairly each case which comes before them .. Commander Windebank : Reynolds means . DEPARTURE OF THE REV . H. S. MILLWARD FROM LEOMINSTER . A RECORD OF FIVE YEARS ' FAITHFUL , MINISTRY . 01 war inch The expressions of regret at the loss of a valu- able member of the community and of apprecia tion of a ministry of exceptional power and fruit- fulness evoked by near approach of the Rev. H. S. Millward's departure from the town have not been conned to the cominster Circuit of the Primitive Methodist Connexion , of which he has for the last five years been the Superintendent Minister . That period , 1913-1918 , embraces in the lite or any community a time of stress , o cuange , and of trial . The special dunculues , and danges conditions result in throwing au added responsibi ty upon the shoulders of public and especially upon those to whom is entrusted the charge of spiritual leadership . Mr. Minward came to Leominster don't know what Mr. young in the life of the ministry . His sterling qualities of entusiasm 1 the work , a quick alld ready sympatis which widespread has earned a confidence , and above alt a deep spiritual insignt , and the ability to put the impress of his message upon events in the every day life of the individual , the town and the nation , quickly won for him a commanding post- tion among the ministers of the town and marked him as for whom the future will hold golden- opportunities for wider service . Amid the com- plex and oftimes bewildering situations of the past four years , Mr. Millward's message of hope , of inspiration and of cheer has been delivered courage and ' conviction . It is not common lament that the war has adversely anected the churches , but the steady maintenance of large congregations at the Green Lane Church is con- Alderman Page : What I object to and what think Mr. Reynolds means is that a different set of facts is given at the County Tribunal from what is given here . Commander Windebank : What I say is then I am not responsible for the untruths . The Clerk : You have no business to add facts to what are given here when they ought and could be presented for consideration . man and he would certainly never ask that without receiving it through a recognised source . The reason it was sent to Hereford was to make it appear 1 had got extra land as an umbrella to hold over my son . The real truth in regard to this matter was 1 had bought the growing crop off a man who was called up . There are other cases which I could men- tion and I hope Commander Windebank will put his foot on this kind of thing . Commander Windebank I don't know what I am to put my foot on . I cannot understand how it gets there . Alderman Page : Do we understand that informa- tion gets to Hereford which the National Service Representative does not send ? I am still having it said to me is Commander Windebank a Military or National Service Representative , because his whole interest seems to be not in national but military ser- vice . Now the fact is we have got to a time when we must be careful what we do with the few men . who are left . Mr. Commander Windebank : I am still at sea . Watkins says untruths have gone forth . I really don't understand . The Chairman : Commander Windebank don't let us have any fencing . You know perfectly well what the Tribunal means . I will put it plainer than Mr. Watkins . We say the information which is mislead- ing and untrue goes directly or indirectly through you to Colonel Hewat . Commander this Windebank I have only met Colonel Hewat once . The Chairman : That is not the point - the infor- mation gets there .. We want to know how does it get there . with ministry has made . were lor un- to the Councillor Watkins : 1 certainly think it is unfair that information is taken over our heads which is There is positively untrue . a feeling in the town that some undercurrent is at work and in consequence there is a lot of unrest . Take for instance my own case as an illustration . Colonel Hewat said to me " Mr. Watkins you have recently , taken more land . Now I know Colonel Hewat to be a perfect gentle - vincing testimony to the strong appeal which his In the life and work of his own church Mr. Millward has proved a worthy leader in every department . a ugn value He places upon the mission of the Sunday School and has supported the officers in any progressive efort . A suiking and much appreciated feature 01 the Sunday morning services at the church have been his addresses to the children . These keenly listened to by the youngsters as well as by the adults , while the latter the kindly thought for the children , each Sunday served to draw attenton to the importance of the rising generation to the future welfare of the church . Mr. Millward had ambitious schemes when he first camе Circuit , but as they referred to church extension . the war has prevented their realisation . In re- gard to intensive work , considerable improvements Have been effected both as regards the material fabric and also the attendances . The Green Lane Church has been thoroughly renovated and a new system of electric lighting introduced , in addition to a new ventilating system , the total cost of the . scheme being raised shortly after the completion of the work . In all respects the Circuit enjoys prosperity . There is an increased membership and all the funds are in a sound condition , most of them having balances in hand . Mr. Millward has been valued delegate to the district meet- ings of the Church . Since coming to Leominster he has been made a district officer , acting as Sec- retary to the District Education Committee . the wider religious life of the town Mr. Millwardl has played a part which will leave an abiding in- fluence The ideal of Christian unity has never been more ardently cherished than to - day . Mr. Millward may claim to be among those who have always realised that need . In connection with the Free Church Council he has helped towards a closer unity of purpose among the Nonconformist denominations . He was President of the Leomin ster body in 1915 and for 12 months has carried out the secretarial duties of the Herefordshire Federation of Free Church Councils . On the occa sion of the annual exchange of pulpits Mr. Mill- ward's services at other Free Churches have been most acceptable , and as a speaker at various gatherings he has been in great request . At the great intercession service in the Corn Exchange when all the churches in the town were repre- Millward was selected sented , Mr. to give the address . He has been a prominent member of the local auxiliary of the Bible Society , acting local secretary for four years . Relations between and other denominations . the established church are of the most cordial character in Leominster , a happy condition of affairs , which Mr. Millward hás assisted to perpetuate . It will be recalled that on the occasion of Hospital Sunday last year the when Canon Spicer occupied the pulpit of Priory Church , Mr. Millward as representing the Free Churches had the honour of reading the Lesson . During his ministry the Mayor and Cor- poration have attended the Primitive Methodist Church in state on more than one occasion , civic recognition of Mr. Millward's services of the town , which has been much appreciated by the members . The Clerk : Has Commander Windebank any means of finding out who sends the information ? Colonel Hewat would not anything except what was official . use Mr. Reynolds : Does your clerk Commander write direct to Hereford ? Commander Windebank : Well , yes , I suppose he is in direct communication , but I am not responsible for what he does . The Clerk : Certainly you are : I am responsible for what my clerk does . Alderman Page : Here is an illustration of what we make complaint . Mr. Marchant , a leading trades- man in the town , is described as an errand boy , and the County Tribunal is told the wife managed the business . Commander . Windebank I have several times been accosted and told that I have a comfortable job . As recently as this afternoon I was told so by a friend . There is an idea abroad that I have a considerable allowance for this work . I want to say I have never in my life drawn a cent . for any public work , nor pint of petrol . I would willingly resign the position if the Tribunal wished it . Alderman Page : No we don't wish that , but we think you ought to find out who is the agent . The public is inflamed over the present state of things . The Clerk : I say Colonel Hewat ought not to turn out fresh and hot information which has not been first pre- sented at this court . even a The Chairman : Well , I don't suppose we can take it any further at present . Thomas H. James , 40 , Grade 3 , married , employed at Gas Works - Adjourned for 14 days . Augustus H. Perry , 47 , Grade 1 , single , dental mechanic in the employ of Mr. Hudson . - Adjourned for one month . William G. Beaman , 34 , Grade 3 , married , solicitor's clerk . Temporary exemption to December 31st . Joseph B. Hodges , 43 , Grade 1 , married , foreman shoemaker . - Temporary exemption to 30th September . Chas E. Owen , 45 , Grade 1 , married , provision dealer's assistant . - Adjourned for 14 days to go before Food Control Committee . Matthew Jones , 46 , Grade 1 , single , groom . - Tempor- ary exemption to 30th September . George Gardner , 46 , Grade 2 , married , ostler . - Tem- porary exemption to 30th September . 11 its Among his few activities outside of church work Mr. Millward's chairmanship of the Liberal Party may be mentioned . He has held this position for three years . He has been a member of the Free Library Committee for several years . in No record , however brief , of Mr. Millward's ministry at Leominster would be complete unless ample acknowledgment were made of the assis- tance he has received from Mrs. Millward . They were married in June , 1914 , and their homecoming to Leominster was signalised by a reception and Mrs. Millward by her charining presentation . personality and unselfish co - operation in her hus band's work , has earned the affection and esteem of a wide circle of friends , so that to the depar ture of Mr. Millward must be added the regret at the loss of his wife . Leominster , however , cannot Herbert E. Crimp , 47 , Grade 2 , married , organist , singing master and choirmaster . - Temporary exemption to September 30th , on condition he does work at the fail in future to have a cherished place in their munition works . Frederick C. Blomer , 47 , Grade 1 , married , painter and glazier . Ald . Page retired during the hearing of this case . Not assented to , not to be mobilised till July 31st . F. A. Dalley , 46 , Grade 1 , married . - Conditional ex- emption on his remaining in Hereford Munition Works . F. W. Phillips , 48 , Grade 2 , married . - Adjourned for 14 days . Joseph Goodman , 46 , Grade 1 , married , carpenter.- Temporary exemption to September 30th . W. Jones , 45 , Grade 1 , married , gardener at lvington- bury . Temporary exemption to 30th September . B. W. Bridge , 45 , Grade 1 , married . - Adjourned for 14 days . J. Meredith , 46 , Grade 1 , single , sawyer and timber man . Temporary exemption to 30th September . G. J. Dowding , 48 , Grade 3 , single , clerk and cashier , Temporary exemption to December 31st . Thomas Jones , 45 Grade 2 , married , estate workman and fruit grower . - Temporary exemption to 30th Sep- tember . F. Larcombe , 48 , Grade 1 , married , cycle agent , etc.- Temporary exemption to 30th September .. J. W. Price . 47 , Grade 1 , married , executive officer , Leominster R.D.C. Food Control Committee . - Temporary exemption to 30th September . E. Prosser , 48 , Grade 2 , married , head gardener to Mr. Neild . Temporary exemption to December 31st .. R. H. Oliver , 27 , Grade 3 , single , fish salesman.- Temporary exemption to December 31st . NEW AND OLD LAND . According to reports from Northumberland and Durham the oats on newly broken grass land are keeping their colour generally and growing on whilst those on the old arable , and also barley , are not looking so well . In Cumberland and Durham all crops are promising and the hay crop is al- most up to the average . A report dealing specially with the strong land North and West of Newcastle is almost optimistic . It mentions that " there is not much difference evident between oats on land ploughed by tractors and that ploughed by horses , " but " if anything the motor - ploughed land is carrying the better crop . " This , it is pointed out , " may be due to the land having been more deeply ploughed and consequently a better seed bed prepared . " EX - SOLDIERS IN PIG - STYES . Two cases of discharged soldiers and their families living in disused wooden pig - styes on vacant land were reported by an inspector to the Sheffield Corporation . The Committee of the Corporation declares : " That this state of things proves the urgent necessity of providing further housing accommodation , and suggests that the Corpo.ation should promise rccommodation per- manent or temporary as early as possible . " STRUGGLE IN A BANK . The charge against " Staff Sergeant Sidney Charles Rider . A.O.C. , of attempting to murder Richard Orpen , bank clerk , by shooting him during a struggle at Barclay's Bank , East Molesey , was reduced on Monday at Kingston to a charge of unlawful and malicious wounding . " I am not guilty of the offence , " said Rider , who wears the Mons ribbon and a wound stripe . " My present position is the result of my effort to save my young wife from the clutches of a man old enough to be her father and who has taken a mean and contemptible advantage of my absence in France . He was committed for trial , bail being allowed in £ 50 .. thoughts as the scene of the beginning of their married life and also as the birthplace of their bonny little boy . minister after twice In taking leave of their prevailing upon him to extend the customary three years , stay by twelve months , the Leominster Primitive Methodist Church feel that they are losing the leadership and inspiration of one under whose guidance they have prospered , while their regret is relieved by the knowledge that his gifts are destined for larger fields of service and that in dne season the promise of the future will be abundantly realised . Mr. Millward's " farewell services " on Sunday were largely attended and were expressive of the happy relations which have existed between min- ister and people and of the , regret which his de- parture has occasioned . The congregation on Sun- day evening included representatives of every de- nomination and of various organisations in the town . Mr. Millward made extended reference to the general work of the Circuit and expressed the hope that the same loyalty and devotion which had been accorded him would be given to his successor . or THE LAND VOLUNTEERS . The War Agricultural Volunteers , who are now en- rolling in most of the counties of England and Wales , are creating Most of them a very good impression . sort have had agricultural experience of some another , or have been accustomed to handling horses . " said an official of the Food Production Department on Wednesday , and they had recently been described by an authority as the most promising form of labour that the Government had so far provided for the farmer . In some quarters , it appears , the Volunteers have been making complaints as to the number of forms which have to be filled up by intending applicants . An in- stance is mentioned in which the enrolment of onc Volunteer occupied 1½ hours . MET AND MARRIED IN 24 HOURS . Meeting a girl in Hyde Park one evening , Joseph Alfred Caulfield , 25 , a soldier , the married her deserted her , - next day , and the day afterwards , taking her jewellery . He was sentenced ou Mon- day at the Old Bailey to two months ' second division imprisonment for making a false declara- tion in order to get the special marriage license . SELLING SOVEREIGNS . When two men named Caton and Kauffman were charged at Bow - streef on Saturday with using five sovereigns otherwise than as currency a detective said he saw Caton give them to Kauffman , who said , " Five . That will be £ 5 12s . 6d . , " and then handed over some Treasury notes and silver in ex- change . As the charge was laid under the section of the Defence of the Realm Act which dealt with coin other than current coin , the case was dis missed , and Sir John remarked : " I leave it the proper authorities to consider what other action they may take if they think it necessary . " GERMAN'S BRIBE FOR POLICEMAN to A German , Everhard Neller , registered at Beacons , field , and travelling to London under permits , was on Tuesday fined £ r for having unextinguished lights at his city hddress , and was sentenced to a month's second division imprisonment for trying to bribe a City police - sergeant . ROYAL SILVER GIFTS OF SILVER 1 RECEIVED BY LADY EV SUGGESTED RED CROS LOMINST EARNEST REPRE Their Majesties Silver We nised in Leominster by the and gold coins and article devoted to the Red Cross . attended to receive the gif ported by Mrs. Kevill - Davie the Mayor ( Councillor J. B The Mayor in introducing said Lady Cotterell , on be of tais Ancient Borough I united and hearty welcome visit of a public character behalf of myself , as Mayor your prompt and gracious a unceremonious invitation by function . My excuse for so time given me by the Cent ganising a Gold and Silve memorate the Silver Weddin and Queen in the charitabl they desired , viz . , gifts to Funds and thus help the so much to alleviate the and wounded defenders of I felt we ought to have worthy receiver of the gift your ladyship , the wife Lieutenant of our county , clusion we as loyal subjec to heartfelt greetings the auspicious occasion and tr celebrate their Golden Weg cumstances , and ere long , Allies , may reup a golden years ' unstinted sewing of and tears , in this terrib slaughter , bestial debaune cruel and wanton destructi and our gracious King and Apologies were sent from and gentlemen , among the ( Berrington Hall ) , the Hor Lighton Park ) , Sir Robert Sir Joseph Mrs. Collett - Mason Verdin ( Garns ( Eardis ( The Shrublands , Kingsla Ryelands ) , Mr. and Mrs. Park ) , Mrs. Stokes ( Eye ( Ashley Moor ) , Mr. C. Norg Mrs. Bright ( Ivingtonbury ) ( Ashfield ) , Mirs . Davies ( S ster ) , Mr. J. R. Hill ( Orl Mrs. Sealy ( Pinsley House , Lady Cotterell , responding come said she was very p minster the kind invita the purpose of receiving the Red Cross . It was Majesties that they would gift , but thought of the whom we al owed so mu The gifts were made a record of each on Baxter ( Town Beadle ) hand who gave them to Lady H arranged on another table gifts then re were exceedingly c having considerable intrin donors were : - kard . Mrs. Neild , Grange Court , Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Par Leominster , silver butter Mr. C. Norgrove , Sovereign . Townsen C. A. H Leominster , silver flask , knife , fork and spoon . Dr. W. and Mrs. Mrs. Davies , St. Ethelber match box . Miss Marris shillings . St. Ethelb Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hill , spoons and silver Ramequ Colonel and the Hon . Mr S.O. , Kings and , silver Russian necklace , silver gold brooch , gilt Chatela cigarett : box , silver sove Mrs. O'Connor , Sovereign . Alderman H sovereign . Ashley Gosling , Captain and Mrs. E. L. Leominster , silver butter Mrs. Stafford , Fairleigh . brooch , ear rings , and sil Mrs Bright , Ivingtonbur Sovereign . Miss Froysell , g , South St buckle , silver brooch and Mrs. Simson , South Stree crown . Colonel and Mrs. Clowes , ster , two silver vases . General and Mrs. King - Ki minster , silver mirror , t four silver vases , pair silver card case . Miss Pryce Jones , Eaton pair of silver salt cellars Mrs. Walker , Hennor Hous spoons , 12 silver prongs . Anonymous , 2 silver thim Mr. A. D. Barnett , Buck pounds in silver . Mrs. Bartlett , Fairfield , I.co Anonymous , gold , brooches , Mrs. Thornely , Old Hall , bracelets , match box , sil F. A. Dalley , Faulk Mr. old coin . Mr. T. Smith , sovereign . Withenf Messrs . Smith and Co. , E half sovereign . Miss Urwick , o ; South St brooch , gold ring . Miss W. L. Urwick , 9 , S silver serviette ring . Mrs. Corn S J. Smith , shillings and silver jewel Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Sale ster , silver cigarette box Mrs. Burton , Talbot silver and old coins . Mrs. Chambers , Hatfield bracelets , scent bottle , g Mrs. Mayor , Church Street silver jewellery . Mrs. Williams , Church Str silver . Miss Bradford , Eaton jewellery , etc. Hot Vi Mrs. F. Taylor , Church S spoon , brooch , etc. Mr. F. Taylor , Church St piece . Miss Hall , Church Street , I Mrs. Ballard , l'eel Villa , and silver brooches . Miss Ballard , Peel Villa , Mrs. Greening , Peel Villa Mrs. Hughes , Lorraine , L Mrs. Powell , Pinsley House Miss Bannister , The silver . Gat Mrs. Toogood , Westgate bracelets , brooch , 7 silver Miss Coates , Eyton House , coins and odd silver . Mrs. Johnson , Westbury , I pins . Mr. and Mrs. Robert II . minster , silver cream silver bonboniere , silve ri lockets , brooches , ear Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Larry ster , sovereign . Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Burlt ster , gold watch , silve silver ladels , 4 silver br Miss Winnall , Church Str silver . Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Lloyd ster , silver cup and sove Mr. and Mrs. Chattock , B bury , silver candlestick frame . Mrs. Vaughan Taylor , Gle Leominster , five shillings Mrs. Geo . Evans , Eyton silver . Mrs. Sanders , Highgate II pipe case , spoons , bracel Miss F. Sanders , Highga silver buttons . Lord Cawley , Berrington cup . Lady Cawley , guard . Rev. spoons , Berrington Miss spoons , T. C. and table scoop , butter knife , pick Miss Wood , The Ryela cigarette case , 2 fruit di small silver box , scent bangle , 11 foreign coins , necklace , gold bangle , g Miss Taylor , Colaba , 1 , co brooch and cross . Mrs. Palmer , Priory Ho watch and chain , silver Mrs. and Miss Buckle , Th minster , silver bracelets , Mrs. E. V. West , Eye , Le Mrs. Dowding , Fairfiel Sovereign . Sta Mr. and Mrs. W. St. G. Leominster , silver spoon , si'ver medal . Mr. J. Watkins , Tan Hous Reggic , Leslie and Street . Leominster , two Mrs. A. E. Phillips , old Colonel Clowes said it w lege to ask the company Cotterell . thanks to Lady himself was none residing in the the less pleas Lady Cotterell was County Branch of the Red day . connected with the V.A.I was not supposed to go daries . She had done 1 Some time ago she got • £ 500 . Her interests too where articles of clothing the soldiers . That work ing the past few months ranged a draw which was £ 2,400 . It was easy to it organising work that me Red Cross Colonel Clowe need of money is increa expenditure is at the rat pounds a week . That wor minute . This large amou entirely by voluntary con time in its history there Red Cross Funds in Lond to the enormous expenditu off necessities of the last had been asked to collect soldiers and he would ma present if they had any them to Mr. Cole , Secret Hereford , The County V. ago and was now doing Soldiers were received at wood and Hampton Gra had not sufficient accomm hospitals to permit a spe from Southampton .. Inste come via Shrewsbury , wh hours of tedious travellin been asked and were hon largements as would war special train direct . The Kington , Leintwardine , L Colwall . In reference to been for the unfortunat they would have had a |