The Kington Times - July 1918
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Kington Times 27th July 1918 - Page 3
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| Date | 27/07/1918 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 27th July 1918 |
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OF ENGLAND ablished in the arlton as Presi- , and Miss F. om have worked The object of of all crippled ging to wounded provided through . The Branch now useful articles , ods , eggs , etc. , Wednesday . A eople from other ad Mrs. Carlton in the Vicarage greater part of their ntion ardubus must be m the Auxiliary ent a cheque for and also a very made by them- readily . Light proceeds of the ount , added to different times , the Union from ted for valuable s . Starey , Mrs. LEOMINSTER TO SUEZ , OVERLAND ( 1918 ) . The following descriptive narrative by Mr. W. H. Burton of his trip from Leominster , to Suez will be read by our readers with interest . It will be remem- bered that Mr. Burton was educated at Elsmere College and afterwards apprenticed by his mother , who is the proprietress of the Talbot Hotel , Leominster , to the Swindon G.W.R. Engineering Department and since then has travelled considerably , in America and other foreign parts .. At the outbreak of war he joined the merchant service and came home with a cargo of raw It will also be interesting to note that Mr. material . THE KINGTON TIMES . JULY 27 , 1918 . Leominster & District Red W. H. Burton is a brother of Mr. Stanley Burton , who FANCY DRESS was killed in action at Vimy Ridge and who joined up with the Canadians at the outbreak of war . Naturally enough the initial stages of a journey such as this should be without any very remarkable incidents , and it is only on arrival at Le Havre that one really realises that one has started . Le Harve , normally , and nominally a French town , seems to have B large sprinkling of English , or rather British , as here can be seen at every hour of the day , those who have answered their country's call from the uttermost parts of the earth . The town seems to have been more or less taken possession of by the B.E.F. , for there are men of the Royal Marines at the docks to assist with passengers baggage , men of the Royal Naval Reserve to load and unload it , pass it into and out of the Customs examining rooms , and the newcomer , lost in Le Havre , has only to appeal to one of the many Y.M.C.A. motor drivers and he is faced in the right direction immediately . It is not at all necessary in these days to have any knowledge , of French ; to get along in France one speaks English to men of the British Empire . Should we nationalize our railways after the war ? We should , if we keep them in a state of efficiency equal to the Chemin de Fer du Nord . We had an excellent run from Le Havre to Paris ( St. Lazare ) over this railway . Despite the war and its drain on labour the train was in a very acceptable state of cleanliness . Ten o'clock ( p.m. ) and here we are in Paris , but not the Paris of our books , but a .dim Paris . Imagine if you can , London camouflaged , It should not be so diffi- cult task in these days of Gothas and Zeppelins . Cross Carnival AND Grand Fete SON August 8th . Opening Ceremony at 2.30 p.m. , by Mrs. CLOWES , Burton Court . on Perhaps on second thoughts it is not so easy , as there The Tennis Court and Meadow ments . is the order of the day . gay is a wide gulf between the French and our tempera- We can hardly picture to ourselves the Marble Arch covered , buried would have been a more suitable word , beneath a pile of sandbags , neither can we imagine the lions at the base of Nelson's Column being Paris such removed to a place of safety , but in Paris is camouflaged . Her more noted statues have The disappeared under piles of sandbags and planks . Parisian in London would say Mais nou M'sieur , c'est impossible , " but such is the case and will no doubt prevail for the duration . We were really glad to say Adieu ' to the French capital , if for no other reason than the depressing effect the darkness and sandbags have on one's spirits . The run from Paris ( Gare de Lyon ) to Modane , the last town in France , was simply another argument in favour of nationalisation of our railways . A mile or so beyond the town the train enters the Mont Cenis tunnel , the length of which I cannot say , but it takes rather more than twenty minutes to go through , the train being drawn by two powerful electric locomotives . A sudden rush of sunshine , and for the first time it is an Italian sun which sheds its golden rays on vine- The last few miles of yards and Alpine crags alike . France were gloriously picturesque , but the solemn grandeur of the Italian side was something of a mental shock . The mightiness of the towering peaks and the realisation of what a meagre speck the individual human is , leave one almost bereft of the powers of thought and speech . Miles upon miles , kilometre upon kilometre of scenery which cannot be described as anything but wonderfully beautiful and beautifully wonderful . The mountains , some snow capped , those of lesser altitudes fir clad , and at the base of each , rows and rows of vines , and with repetition without monotony one arrives at Turin . A wait of an hour and a half gives the traveller time to see a little of the town , which is of necessity long and narrow , being at the bottom of a steep and narrow valley . Ruined chalets , electric cars ; Time here if anywhere the ancient and modern meet . to return to the station ? How the time has flown . Shall we nationalize our railways ? No , not if we For are going to run them as they are run in Italy . lack of comfort , cleanliness , convenience , speed , or any- thing that goes to make travel a pleasure , commend me to the Italian State railways . The only good 1 have to say of them is that they run to Rome , but " all roads lead to Rome ' we are told . Rome , the Mecca of the American tourist . Apparently our cousins across the way are too busy to think of wintering in Italy , but as in Le Havre , Paris , Mondane , Turin , that ubiquitous Tommy of ours is there , and is the right - hand man of every English speaking traveller . Cook's Office ? " Where's the Station ? " " Where's " Where's the British Minister's place ? " " Where's the Coliseum ? " Where's " oh anything . He knows . When in Rome - ask Tommy , Time being limited one has to " do Rome on the Yankee principle , which being described in one word is speed . " The famous acqueduct , built by the Emperor Flavius to supply the city with water , the Forum where Mark Anthony made the famous oration over Cesar , the Coliseum where at first wild animals fought , and later , where Christians sacrificed , all were in done due course . Bristol were is known as the City of Churches " ; Rome should be the City of Fountains . " At almost every street inter- section there is a fountain , or several fountains . Too soon alas , train time is here again , so with smiling faces and heavy hearts we enter once again the carriages of the Italian State railways , and looking back from the wide curve near the acqueduct we catch our last glimpse of a wonderful city , bathed in the mellow gold of setting sun , which seems to cover the darker stains of its early history . Garlic , even more powerful than the Kaiser would have us believe he is , cream cheese , coarse dark bread , bottles of chianti ( a cheap wine ) orange peel , non - coms , dirty children , a profusion of condensed milk tins , and discarded chocolate wrappers . These and a host of other things ci a like character are all too apparent on near BUCKFIELD , ( By kind permission of the Managers of the British School and te . W. Jas . Morgan ) , Novel Attractions !! Carnival Prizes : ( No FOR THE BEST GROUP or TABLEAU restrictions as to number of Characters portrayed or the nature of the display , which may be Vehicular or First £ 2 ; Second £ 1 . otherwise ) . For the Best Individual Costume in each Group , 58 . For the Best Equestrian Character , 10s . For the Best Decorated Bicycle and Rider , 10s . For the Best Decorated Motor Car , £ 1 . For the Best Single Individual Costume , 10s . All Competitors to assemble in Etnam Street at 1.30 p.m. , where the procession to the field will be marshalled by Mr. C. E. A. Moore . Archery - Up - to - date " Who'll be the Winner " ? Beauty Show L For Munition Girls and Land Girls .. First Prize , 51 : Second Prize 108 .: Third Prize , Sa. Admission to Beauty Show , 6d . Each Ticket of ad- mission carries one vote . Baby Show . At 3 p.m. Judges : Mrs. Kevill - Davies & Mrs. Bates . Under One Year , First Prize , 10s .; Second Prize , 5s .; Third Prize , 2s . 6d . Two Years and under , First Prize , 10s .; Second Prize , 58 .; Third Prize , 2s . 6d . Admission to the Baby Show , 6d . Entries for this Competition to be sent in to Mrs. Harley Nott , Etnam Street , Leominster . NO ENTRY FEES for any of the Competitions . Watch Competition , A 20 - Guinea Gold Watch more fully of , this town as a short time after his arrival orders were received to proceed to Aden . We embarked on the s.s. and , after a run of four days arrived in Aden at 1a.m. , when we were told it would be necessary to pack up and go ashore immedi- ately as she was sailing again as soon as possible . We and our baggage were dumped on the Prince of Wales pier with no idea as to where we should or could go ; so after seeing our goods and chattels stowed away in the police station , we hunted around for an hotel , which , as Aden is not a very large place , was not very difficult . The great job was to persuade the proprietor to open the door , or rather gate , for us . This he refused to do so we said we would sit outside and wait till the morning . At this stage of the game the author had a brain storm and asked the proprietor if , before returning to his room , he would give us three bottles of beer , but as there was and is a restric- tion on the sale of such things it was changed to lemonade . All our conversation had been carried on through the bars of the gate which was closed and it was impossible to climb over the top . The proprietor was willing to give us three bottles of lemonade and passed the glasses ( filled ) through the bars , and very naturally asked for his money , which the author refused to give him and having consumed the beverages we put the glasses on the verandah and sauntered slowly away . Oh ! how easy it was . The proprietor unlocked the door to take his money if he could get it and to make sure of his three glasses , and while he was collecting the latter we stepped inside the hotel , after which the matter of a couple of rooms was settled in a hurry , also was the lemonade account . A day or two after our arrival the native fair started . One would hardly have thought there were so many natives in Aden . They poured into the town all day long and made the day and night hideous with their weird chant - like songs and native musical ( ? ) instru- ments . The proceedings really commenced at sunset , and carried on well into the next day , all this time the music ( complimentary sense only ) never ceased and the native dancers seemed to have solved the problem of perpetual motion . We were horrified to learn that all this was merely a preliminary canter and that the real thing would take place the following evening , but this we were very fortunately spared owing to the arrival of our ship . The riot of colour in the native dresses really was wonderful and viewed from the hills behind the town , the fair resembled a huge kaleidoscope . Aden itself is really of volcanic origin , the hills being composed almost entirely of lava . The most wonderful thing here is the water supply . Huge tanks cut in the hills catch the rain which drains down from the peaks . It is said these tanks have a capacity of over a million tons of water . The ship being here we go on board and prepare to make ourselves as comfortable as possible , as this is our home for some time to come . After introductions and handshakes the first question asked is Have you brought any mail ? " , and great joy is evident when they are assured that we have with us a sea - bag full of letters and papers . We have arrived at our destination so that there is nothing more to relate , but in conclusion the author wishes to say how gratified the whole party . was to the Tommies who so kindly helped us out of our various difficulties . Without their assistance we should undoubtedly have had many annoying delays . Tommy , you're a good ' un , heart and hand here's our bes respeks . " LEOMINSTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL . and ANNUAL SPORTS DAY . Sunshine tempered by a cool breeze favoured the ninth annual athletic sports of Leominster Grain- mar School , which were held in the School play- ing field on Thursday afternoon . In spite of the threatening weather in the morning there was a large attendance of parents and friends , The spirits of the boys and girls were as usual irre- pressible and the results of each event were cheered enthusiastically by the partisans of the respective " Houses . " The " prizes " were cards , the pupils having again unanimously agreed to send the value of the prizes to the prisoners of war fund . The sports officials were as follows : President , Mr. W. St. G. Drennan ; Committee , the Staff as- sisted by the Senior Pupils ; Judges , Messrs . H. E. Taylor , W. T. Sale , H. Gosling , R. W. Thomas , H. R. Harding and the Rev. G. Walter . Stewards : Girls , M. Goodchild , E. Fitzpatrick , M. Price , A. Hudson , N. Wood , D. Nicholls , A. Denby , D. Hankinson ; Boys , P. C. Elder , D. Blanchard , E. G. Bewley , J. Wall , C. Bale . Old Boys T. K. Davis , D. Reynolds , C. G. Smale , E. G. Taylor . The results were : - Long Jump ( boys under 14 years ) : 1st , L. Crad- deck ; 2nd , A. Blomer ; 3rd , W. Hodges . Long Jump ( boys over 14 years ) : 1st , D. Blan- chard ; 2nd , J. Gosling ; 3rd , R. Owens . Arithmetic race ( boys under i and girls under 12 ) 1st , K. Exell ; 2nd , Marion Davies ; 3rd , D. Pullman . Arithmetic race ( girls over 14 years ) : ist , Price ; and , F. Taylor ; 3rd , E. Beard . M. 100 yards handicap ( boys under 11 years ) : 1st , R. Robinson ( 2 yards ) ; 2nd , A. V. Taylor ( 1 yard ) ; 3rd , B. Pullman ( 3 yards ) . 10 yards handicap ( boys 13 to 15 years ) : 1st , J. Gosling ( scratch ) ; 2nd , E. G. Bewley ( scratch ) ; 3rd , R. Owens ( scratch ) . 100 yards handicap ( boys over 15 years ) : 1st , D. Blanchard ( scratch ) 2nd , R. D. Smith ( e yards ) ; 3rd , A. James ( 1 yard ) . 100 yards handicap ( boys 11 to 13 years ) 1st , 1 . Craddock ( scratch ) ; 2nd , A. Crimp ( 2 yards ) ; 3rd , R. W. Seager ( 2 yards ) . Sack race ( boys , open ) : 1st , C. Morris ; 2nd , for the Purchaser of the lucky F. Beaman ; 3rd , W. M. Preece . Ticket . NOW ON SALE . arrival at Naples , but all these , singly or collectively ; ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR are as nothing as compared with the hotel touts . Our uniforms having proclaimed us English , more effectively than the town crier or an emblazoned banner , we were surrounded , one might almost say mobbed , by these gentry , and from what little sense we could make of the babel around us , all hotels in Naples were English hotels . One would have thought there were no Italian houses at all . One villain , more villainous than the the rest , speaking . " perfect English , called " Da Inglese consula he liva nia da hote Parkis , " so taking the consul by the coat tails so to speak , we permitted this speaker of perfect English to hail a cab and put us and our baggage aboard , and off we went , much to the disgust of the villains of lesser villainy . A great general was lost to the Italian army when our strategic friend joined the ranks of the hotel For on touts . arrival and afterwards we heard no word of English among the guests . However , English or otherwise we were well treated and very comfortable there and would have stayed longer but for the fact that time was limited and Pompeii and Vesuvius as yet unseen , so our bill ) we Houp - la ! Koker - Nut Shies !! Hoop race ( girls under 12 ) : 1st , K. Exell ; 2nd , P. Hammond ; 3rd , M. Smith .. Hoop race ( girls 12 to 14 years ) : 1st , P. Ruscoe ; 2nd , H. Bach ; 3ŕd , G. Heppell . 220 yards handicap ( boys under 12 years ) 1st , A. Crimp ( scratch ) ; 2nd , A. V. Taylor ( 8 yards ) ; 3rd , W. Preece ( 8 yards ) . 220 yards handicap ( boys 12 to 14 years ) : 1st , L. Lewis ( scratch ) ; 2nd , W. Hodges ( 6 yards ) ; 3rd , A. Blomer ( 3 yards ) . 220 yartis handicap ( boys over . 14 years ) : 1st , D. Blanchard ( scratch ) ; 2nd , J. Gosling ( 4 yards ) and R. D. Smith ( 4 yards ) a dead heat ; 4th , Brunt ( 3 yards ) . to 14 years ) : Ist , B. Potato race ( girls 12 Shooting Gallery !!!! Davies ; and , F. Larcombe ; 3rd , M. Prosser . Aunt Sallies !!! Admission One Shilling . - Tickets purchased up Potato race ( girls over 14 years ) : 1st , M. Price ; 2nd , D. Parry ; 3rd , M. Parry and W. Russell a dead heat . ( girls under 12 years ) : Skipping race 1st , K. Exell ; 2nd , P. Hammond ; 3rd , I. Storr - Barber . High jump ( boys under 14 years ) : 1st , J. Heath ; 2nd , C. Gough ; 3rd , A. Kington . High jump ( boys over 14 years ) : Ist , R. Smith ( 4 feet 9 inches ) ; 2nd , T. Brunt ; 3rd , E. G. Bewley ; 4th , R. Owens . D. Slow bicycle race ( girls , open ) : 1st , J. Paxton ; 2nd , D. Hankinson . Three - legged race open ) : hurriedly packing our bags ( ind having paid fun byte to Aug. 3rd , NINEPENCE Price , Heath and Jones ; 3rd , Preece and short - coupled vehicles which resemble a Victoria as much as anything . One reads much concerning the pavé of Paris , but it is an ashphalt road compared with the pavé , or whatever they call it in Naples , which is composed of blocks of granite about eighteen inches square and very badly worn . Our arrival at the station same ( electric to Pompeii ) was the signal for one grand con- serted rush ; not touts this time but guides , ready and willing to guide you anywhere , and they all spoke this perfect " English , We selected one who did not bear the stamp : brigand quite so plainly , as his confrères and eventually arrived at Pompeii . Here we were received by two past masters of the Ancient Order of Italian Guides and Brigands . Ostensibly they oper- ated a restaurant for the convenience of tourists ; actually it must have been an experimental station for determin- Buy EARLY and Save your Threepences ! All Pay ( except Wounded Soldiers from Hospital ) . No Half - Price . Come in Thousands extent . The town of Valetta resembles Syracuse to a large The streets are paved with large square stones and many of them are so steep that they have fares are very narrow and not too clean , and like steps running their entire length . Most of the thorough- ing how little they could give and how much they could charge , without the victim whimpering . Our admission to Pompeii i proper was free , being a national monument . One could not help noticing that the ruined city was paved in exactly the same manner as Naples to - day . It was all very wonderful . The mosaic floors , stucco ceilings , even paintings on the walls are in an extremely good state of preservation , and large though Syracuse the goats are all too numerous and pungent . the city is to - day , it is as yet only half uncovered . Forum , the Amphitheatre , the Hall of Justice , the Apothecary's shop , everything of interest were viewed , but not being able to spend the time we missed some of the details of many of the houses and streets . hurried return to the electric railway station at Pompeii , three days in Malta waiting for sailing instructions . The A a clever détour taking us clear of those past masters , a short ride in the train , and we stood at the edge of the lava which poured down Mount Vesuvius in nineteen hundred and six . In isolated cases the houses which were engulfed by that terrible liquid were not totally destroyed so that they are very much like caves now and are used by the peasants as wine cellars . There are a few places of interest to the tourist , but these we were unable to visit as we were told the most notice we could expect as to when the ship sailed for Alexandria would be two hours , and spent twenty- Eventually we received orders to embark , but instead before breakfast at that , so we put on all steam possible of two hours notice it was rather less than one , and and having visited the police , passport office , and the port authority , we finally got aboard at eleven thirty , whereas we should have been on deck at nine . Blomer . Three - legged race ( girls under 14 years ) : 1st , Freda Larcombe and G. Price ; 2nd , W. Bassett and M. Fisher ; 3rd , J. Paxton and K. Edwards ... Team race ( boys ) : 1st , Mortimer House , Cap- tain D. Blanchard ; 2nd , Borough House , Captain E. G. Bewley ; 3rd , Caradoc House , Captain , P. C. Elder . E. Team Race ( Grils ) : 1st , Minster House , Captain M. Goodchild ; 2nd , Eaton House , Captain , FitzPatrick ; 3rd , Silurian House , Captain , D. Hankinson . Egg and Spoon ce ( girls under 14 years ) : 1st , D. Whiteman ; 2nd , H. Bach ; 3rd , J. Paxton . Egg and Spoon race ( girls over 14 years ) : 1st , R. Thomas ; 2nd , G. Powell ; 3rd , D. Hankinson . Football Match ( in sacks ) , ( Boys ' Houses : Caradoc House and Borough House tied ; 2nd , Mortimer House . Obstacle race ( boys under 13 years ) : 1st , W. Storr - Barber ; 2nd , J. R. Bateman ; 3rd , Preece . W. M. G. 1st , R. Obstacle race ( boys over 13 years ) : 1st , E. Bewley ; and , T. Brunt ; 3rd , H. Jackson . Obstacle race ( girls under 14 years ) : Ist , G. Price ; 2nd , M. Smith ; 3rd , G. Heppell . Obstacle race ( girls over 14 years ) : Stedman ; 2nd , L. Hope ; 3rd , M. Blanchard . 440 yards handicap ( boys over 14 years ) : 1st , Bridgens Blanchard ( scratch ) ; 2nd , P. yards ) ; 3rd , C. W. Hann .. Chariot I race ( girls ) : 1st , S. Matthews , F. Blomer and W. Seager ; 2nd , R. Thomas , D. Han- kinson and E. Jones . D. ( 20 Tug - of - War ( Girls ' Houses ) : 1st , Minster House ; 2nd , Eaton House ; 3rd , Silurian House . Tug - of - War Collect- ing a few pieces of lava as mementos we returned to Naples , where , upon our arrival the third great charge of the day took place , this time by the 1st Batt . of the State Railways ' Baggage Carriers , who , each and every one , would have had us believe his only reason for being on the earth at all was to carry our bags , and ours only , to the central station . That done he could die We were in such a hurry we had no time to argue with the cab driver or the porters . We simply , paid them sufficiently ( from our point of view ) and left them grumbling to themselves . Rather a good idea , and possibly it would pay to bear it in mind in case one should travel that way again . Our port of arrival in Egypt was Alexandria . It is ( Boys ' Houses ) : 1st , Mortimer House ; 2nd , Caradoc House ; 3rd , Borough House . 100 yards handicap ( girls under 14 years ) : 1st , F. Blomer ( scratch ) ; 2nd , M. Fisher ( 3 yards ) ; 3rd , B. Davies ( scratch ) . 100 yards handicap ( girls over 14 years ) : 1st , L. Haines ( 3 yards ) ; 2nd , D. Bateman ( 5 yards ) ; not permitted that one should report any details of the passage , so for the present the author finds himself 3rd , L. Hope ( 5 yards ) . exclude compelled to ( boys over Hurdles ( final ) very interesting paragraph . 15 years ) : 1st , D. The morning after our arrival in Alexandria Harbour , Blanchard ; 2nd , T. Brunt ; 3rd , R. D. Smith . Cricket Average Bats , presented by the Head- James ( Borough master , winners : 1st AI , A. House ) ; 2nd , XI . , R. Owens ( Mortimer House ) . Best Bowling Average : G. B. Walters ( Caradoc a happy . Well , one of them may do so , but a vast multitude will no doubt have an agonising death . Good - bye to Naples , her hotel touts , her guides , her brigands , her baggage carriers and all her speakers of and having received the thirty - third stamp on our pass- " perfect " English . ports ( a fact ) we boarded the tender and had our We could not say good - bye to the garlic as the engine driver had some in his lunch baggage passed by the customs , after which we re- and we were only in the ninth carriage from the engine . A long and tedious journey brought us to Reggia S. Giovanni , where we took the ferry across the straits to Messina . Into the train again and in another six hours we arrived at Syracuse . Here we thanked everything and everybody , ourselves and each other , for the fact that we had at last finished with the State Railways of Italy . Being a small place , there were only three hotel touts to meet us Syracuse , so that we were comparatively free from molestation . The garlic which was so much in evidence at Naples had disappeared , or possibly it was only subdued beyond recognition by the herds of ceived our first lesson in Arabic . House ) . This first lesson was not much of a success as con- siderably more than a million words must have been brought into play and at the end of fifteen minutes Bach . ( porter ) and dragoman all we had acquired was backsheesh ( tip ) . We had a really topping argument outside the dock gates , but even though we were outnumbered by at least six to one , we were able to win a hard fought fight ( verbal ) by taking the " backsheesh " away from the dragoman " and telling the cabby to get under way . Very strategic move that , as friend dragoman inti- mated by signs that on weighing the pros and cons of the paltry bribe offered him . goats which are continually driven about the place : the case he had decided ( as an act of grace ) to accept Anyone requiring milk simply takes some kind of utensil , generally a wine bottle , to the goat herd , and We had quite a surprise after this . We were per- come to " having captured one of his many charges proceeds with mitted to drive to any hotel we chose . Not one the milking . To fill a wine bottle direct from a kicking solitary tout came forward with any suggestions at all , goat requires , one would imagine , a cool head and a anchor at but we managed to the only steady hand . At the completion of the milking he English hotel in Alexandria . It must have been so usually wipes his hands on the goat's back . There is for it was printed on the bill heads , but the proprietor's a small amphitheatre across the harbour in a wonder- Van " in it . All the servants at this name had a fully good state of preservation , an old prison , and a were Arabs who , on our de- only English hotel peculiar cave - like place , roughly the shape of the human parture , did not fold their tents , neither did they silently ear . When a word is spoken in the ordinary conver- steal away , but as a compromise extended the right sational voice , it is repeated with a volume of sound hand ( palm upwards ) and wished us a very good- resembling a shout . So far as we were able to gather morning . from personal observation the chief industries of the town are , throwing garbage into the streets and arguing , the calisthenic arguers commanding the most attention . The run to Cairo was rather interesting as the rail- way runs parallel with the irrigation canal and from the window one saw the natives at work in their fields , It was thought at first that we should have some diffi - ploughing with the old fashioned wooden plough to culty in getting a ship to Malta , but after a delightfully which in some cases a buffalo and a donkey would be sunshiny , goaty , garlicy and arguey three days we were able to sail to where we could talk the English language , hitched . Then there were the native villages built of mud and buy an English paper and smoke an English cigarette , straw , and the camels who smell " most awful vile " and " for this relief much thanks . " Our arrival at Malta was quite uninteresting from a guide or hotel point of view , there being none of the former and only one of the latter , and as we have since seen the hostelry he honoured by representing ,, we of his offers of service . As it was , our first choice left and the water wheels or rakich " which are for the purpose of drawing water from the canal and irrigating the fields . These rakich consist of two columns of sun - baked bricks , across the top of which there is placed a beam with a hole bored vertically through and attached to the lower end of it is a gear wheel also of wood . Engaging with this is a second wheel at right angles to the first . This second wheel has pockets or compartments which when submerged fill are quite pleased to think we did not avail ourselves the centre . In this hole runs a vertical wooden spindle , a lot to be desired and as . soon as there was room in one of the other hotels we moved , which operation was the direct cause of an argument between one of our party , and a highway robber camouflaged to represent a with water and as the wheel revolves these empty cab driver . The contention was finally settled with the themselves into a wooden trough which carries the aid of a shilling , two Maltese policemen and numerous water to the ditches . The usual method is to harness a buffalo or donkey to an arm of the vertical spindle spectators As in Southern Italy and Sicily the Maltese , houses and then blindfold the animal and start him out in a have all tiled floors which make the rooms quite cool circle after which he keeps going indefinitely . As the train sped along one could not help but notice in summer . Tennis Tournament Shield , presented by Miss Aitken ; Juniors , winner E. FitzPatrick . H. Boys ' House Shield . To the Boys ' House whose members gain the greatest number of points at the Sports . Winners : Mortimer House . Girls ' House Shield . To the Girls ' House whose members gain the greatest number of points at the Sports . Winners : Minster House . Winners of House Cricket and Football League : Caradoc House . lorum . Girls . Cream Jug , presented by Mrs. H. F. Russell to the best athlete . Win- ner K. Exell . Victor Cup , presented Silver Ludorum . Boys . by Mr. H. F. Russell to the best athlete . Win- ner . D. Blanchard . At the conclusion of the sports the prizes were distributed by Mrs. Mrs. Abell . In introducing Headmaster ( Mr. W. St. G. Drennan ) Abell the explained that once again the successful competi- tors had for the agreed to forego their prizes . When he told them that benefit of war funds . by the kindness of the friends of the School they had collected nearly £ 40 for the sports , they would see how happy they would be in sending about £ 35 for the benefit of Herefordshire men who were prisoners of war in Germany ( applause ) . Speaking of the generous way , in which the School was supported he said it was a great encourage- ment to feel that in all their efforts and little ambitions they had the people of Leominster and In asking neighbourhood behind them . Mrs. referred to the interest which Alderman Abell has taken in the School from its inception . Mrs. Abell then distributed the prize cards , cheered . Be- the various winners being heartily fore announcing the winners of the Boys ' House Shield Mr. Drennan said that last week they had a message from the middle of Germany from a flying officer , stating that he expected the boys . of Mortimer House to win the shield this year ( applause ) . He réferred to Baker , who accounted for at least four Huns before being taken prisoner by landing in the enemy's lines in a mist . Baker I was Victor Ludorum on a former occasion and one of the finest all round boys they had had ( applause ) . Abell to distribute the prize cards Mr. Drennan Loud applause greeted the announcement that expectations and Mortimer House had risen to secured the Trophy . In connection with the Victor Ludorum prizes Mr. Drennan spoke of the kindness and gener- greatest friends , Alderman osity of two of the The male population of the island wear the ordinary that where a family owned only one horse or donkey , European styles and also a part of the female population . the man invariably rode and the woman walked . The women mostly wear a peculiar garment which On leaving Cairo the train is immediately in the serves the purpose of a hat and shawl and is known in desert and the run from this town to Suez is very un- England as the The origin of this hood of shame . " hood was an order issued by the priests over a hundred comfortable as do what you may it is utterly impossible and Mrs. Russell , The Headmaster went on to to keep the sand out of the carriages . years ago , to the effect that all women in the island Suez itself is a very native town and not really should cover their faces as so many of them were large , but as it is the jumping off place for ships outraged when the French took possession of the island . going East there are quite large docks there , and also The order only stood good for a hundred years , and a graving dock of quite an appreciable capacity , which that period has long since elapsed , but the hood has at present is in use twenty - four hours a day and seven become a tradition and will probably remain in use for days a week . At present the author is unable to write many years . thank Mr. Bisson for his work in arranging the sports , Miss Aitken and the lady members of the stafi for arranging tea , and Mrs. Abell for dis- tributing the prizes . Alderman Abell replied on behalf of his wife and remarked that the sports had been of a most enjoyable nature . North Herefordshire and the War . PTE . CHARLES DYKE , second son of Mr. and Mrs. James Dykes , Moseley House , Pembridge , killed in action in Italy on June 15th .. PTE . W. H. BILLINGS , K.S.L.I. , eldest Ison of Mrs. Billings , Isle of Rhea , Bodenham . Died of wounds in France July 7th . BODENHAM MAN'S DEATH . Mrs. Billings , of the Isle of Rhea , has received news of the death from wounds in France , on Sunday , 7th inst . , of her eldest son , Pte . W. H. Billings , of the K.S.L.I. Pte . Billings had been on service for a long time . He was a faithful mem- ber of the Church Choir and was universally liked . Much sympathy is felt for the family . Since his father's death some years ago deceased ' had kept the home together . His brother Charles has just been badly gassed , and another brother is serving . NOW REPORTED KILLED . Pte . R. Fell , Herefordshire Regiment , late of Vicarage Street , Leominster , who was reported as missing on March 26th in Egypt . His friends have now received official intimation that he was killed in action on that date . Pte . Fell , whose home is now in London , was previously in the employ of Messrs . Gough and Co. WEATHER ON THE WESTERN FRONT . Gunner Bartlett , H.A.C. , son - in - law of the Mayor , who is in hospital at a casualty clearing station , writing to Mr. Dowding on Thursday last said : " We had some excitement last night about 8 o'clock . It came over very dull and black and shortly after a little rain ac- companied by a regular hurricane of wind which threatened to tear up every tent in the camp . The rain then came down in torrents and after that hailstones so big and numerous that the air was literally black with them . It sounds rather Irish but really I have never seen such a storm , you could not see , so heavy was . the rain and hail . One ward tent like ours blew down flat right on top of the patients and they could be seen after picking themselves out and their belong- ings . It was a real mess of canvas and ropes . A small tent blew past ours like a streak and many others were brought down . The roof of the cookhouse went . Various other places were damaged , including , the bath house . This was built with tar - felt walls and the hail- stones bit right through it , tearing the stuff away like paper . Our tent stood it well . Only one rope broke but we got a little water in and had to shift my stretcher as I am just near the door . It was a sight never to be forgotten to see hailstones in masses the tents in every nook and corner and the little trench round the tent swimming in ice and water . NEW SCALE OF SEPARATION ALLOWANCES . INCREASES FOR CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN . on The new scale of separation allowances to wives and dependants of sailors , soldiers , and airmen was issued on Wednesday night in the form of a written answer by the Prime Minister to a ques- tion by Mr. Rowlands . No alteration is made in the case of a wife only or for children where there is one child . Under fourteen the weekly rate of separation allowance is increased by 28 . 6d . , and where there are two or more children under fourteen the increase is 4s . 6d . For mother- less children under fourteen maintained in a home the rate for the first child is to be increased by 35. a week , and for the second and subsequent children by 1s . for each child . These increases , which are payable on the first pay - day in October , are estimated to cost fourteen millions a year . In regard to allowances to par- ents of unmarried apprentices , students , and youths of progressiye wages the War Cabinet have fixed a flat rate of 5s . a week for all sailors , soldiers , and airmen over the age of 21 and under 23 , Allowances already given on the basis of de- pendency are to be brought up to this level where parents can show the allowance is necessary . The cost of this proposal is estimated at nine millions for the first year , and allowances will date , from the first pay - day in October . LUDLOW . RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL . The usual meeing was held on Monday , when there were present : Mr. R. de C. Peele ( Chairman ) , Mr. H. E. Whitaker ( Vice Chairman ) , Rev. D. E. Holland , Messrs . R. Hayhurst , J. Allen , J : Whit- tall , J. J. G. Boulton , W. Duce , Melllings , T. Wyile , J. Bradley , W. B. Tudge , J. V. Wheeler , W. D. Hall , E. Gatehouse , A. W. Weyman ( Clerk ) and G. P. Rogers ( Deputy Surveyor ) . . COLLECTION OF FRUIT STONES , & c . A letter was read from the National Salvage Council asking for the collection of fruit stones and nut shells . It was decided that the members see the school masters and ask them to mention it in the schools and get the children to collect the stones . FUEL OVERSEER . Mr. G. P. Rogers , Deputy Surveyor , was ap pointed Fuel Overseer for the Rural District Coun- cil . HIGHWAY COMMITTEE . The Committee reported that they inspected the road from Kednall Gutter to the top of Mill Lane . The road showed signs of heavy traffic all the way and was breaking up in places . From Peaton turn to Corve Bridge there ought to be some stone put on as soon as possible . They recom- mended the Surveyor to ascertain the amount of stone required once for repairing the lane , particularly as the work is estimated to last 12 months . - The report was adopted . SPARKFORD OBSTRUCTION . A letter was read from the Culmington Parish Council stating that the obstruction on the Sparkford bridle road bridge had not been re- moved and requesting the Council to see that it was removed . The Clerk reported that he had given the owner 7 days ' notice to remove the ob- struction and it had not been done . - The Surveyor was instructed to remove the obstruction . SURVEYOR'S REPORT . The Deputy Surveyor reported that the Road Board had written asking if the Council were willing to let them have what stone they required from the stock now lying Abdon Road to re- pair a private road to Abdon Court . The chief engineer of the Transport Department ( Mr. Ward ) called on Saturday and asked him to give . Mr. Evans , Views Edge , orders to supply the stone and to charge the cost to the Road Board . This he promised to do subject to the Council's approval . Messrs . Kinner and Co. , Liverpool , had been hauling timber for some months over the road known as Long Lane , Craven Arms . The road was now cutting up badly and he had written to them . The railings over the culvert in Clay Road , Seifton , were perished and in a danger- ous condition and required new posts and rails and fixing , at a cost of about 7 10s . and he would suggest concrete should be used at a cost of about £ 10 , which would be permanent . He in- spected the bridge leading from Holgate to Brock- hampton . It required a new plank , post and hand- rail . Mr. Allen had kindly consented to provide a rail free of cost . The bridge leading from Hopes Cross to Rowe Lane over Corve Brook is in a dangerous condition . He presented an estimate for the cost of repair . Captain Flemming , of Halford , had not collected the house refuse at Craven Arms the last two Saturdays and declined to do so for the present rate of pay . Mr. Rogers said in respect of the stone at Ab- don Court . They asked them to let them have the stone which had been provided for the re- pairs of the Council's road to provide stone for a private road . The Chairman : Can we find stone to replace it ? Mr. Hayhurst : Let them find their own . Mr. Rogers said he had written the engineer stating that the stone was no good and that it would be better for them to get their own stone from Views Edge . It was decided that the Road Board should get their own stone and do their own work . With reference to Long Lane Messrs . Kinner wrote to say they were not responsible for the road . The Deputy Surveyor was requested to report on the damage done at Long Lane . Mr. Rogers was directed to attend to the bridges at Holdgate and Hopes Cross . The report was adopted . BOARD OF GUARDIANS . The fortnightly meeting was held on Monday , present : Mr. J. V. Wheeler ( Chairman ) , Mr. R. de C. Peele ( Vice Chairman ) , the Rev. D. E. Holland , Messrs . H. E. Whitaker , J. Bradley , J. Allen , J. Whittall , J. G. Boulton , W. B. Tudge , W. Duce , T. Wyile , J. Mellings , W. D. Hall , E. Gatehouse , G. H. Green , H. Lloyd , C. Small , A. W. Weyman ( Clerk ) . OUT - RELIEF . The cost of out - relief during the fortnight was : Ludlow and Clee Hill district £ 44 os . 7d . , Diddle- bury district £ 16 19s . 3d . , Leintwardine district £ 3 19s . 8d . , total £ 64 19s . 6d . MASTER'S REPORT . there The Master ( Mr. Morley ) reported that had been admitted to the House during the fort- night 3 , died 1 , discharged o , remaining in the House 56 , corresponding period last year 71. Vag- rants relieved 34 , corresponding period last year The annual treat to 45 , decrease of tramps II . the inmates given by the Brabazon Committee ' at the Manor House , Ashford , took place on the 16th of July and was much enjoyed . Those who could not attend had a special tea in the House . The thanks of the Board were given to Mr. and Mrs. Hall and the ladies of the Committee . WAR BONUS . The House Committee reported that they had had an interview with Miss Bramwell , Girls ' In- dustrial Trainer , and they recommended that Miss Bramwell be given a war bonus of £ 4 . sum nurses . on PTE . CHARLES PREECE , Sixth son of Mr. and Mrs. Preece , of Docklow , who died in England following wounds received in Egypt Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption and said the was the same that they gave the two other The report was adopted . were BILLS . The Clk reported that a number of cheques had been read out that morning and there others to come it , but they had no money to pay them . He asked the overseers to pay in a por- tion of the calls . He wanted £ 1,500 . at once . On WANTED . 3 AY GIRL , or MORNING WOMAN Wanted at DAY GIRL MORNING , A Leominster . Meadow , ANTED , OLD ARTIFICIAL TEETH , any con- Wdition , for cash , -E . MORGAN , Jeweller , Drapers Lane , Leominster . H TOUSE Wanted , with 4 bedrooms ; also garden ; in or near Leominster ; willing to pay rent £ 20 to £ 25. - Apply , " B , " c / o News Office , Leominster . ANTED , strong YOUTH , to assist in bakehouse and deliver . - Apply , R. W. HATTON , 49 , Etnam Street , Leominster . W H OUSE - PARLOURMAID Wanted , thoroughly trained in housework , good references essential . Apply , PROBYN , Kington Vicarage , Herefordshire . TANTED , BOY , or GIRL , for Printing Office- WApply , STEVENSON , Printer , Kington . WANTED , HOUSEMAID , healthy , a light , easy place . - Apply , Mrs. EDWARDS , Broadfields , Tenbury , Worcestershire . minster . ANTED , to place out at HALVES , 25 or 50 , Ewes . Apply , " M. C , " c / o News Office , Leo- ANTED , Person as HOUSEKEEPER , to take Wcharge of 3 children , aged 7 , 10 & 12 years , good wages . - Apply , E. EDWARDS , Blacksmith's Shop , Aymestrey . W ANTED , a young GIRL , as Housemaid . - Apply , Mrs. M. J. DENT , Cornhill , Leominster . ANTED , GIRL CLERK , with office experience . Walso typewriting and shorthand . -Apply , " F.F.T , " c / o News Office , Leominster . lots of Pitwood Timber , maximum prices paid , for suitable timber . - Apply , GEO . E. BOTT , Leominster . OMFORTABLE APARTMENTS ( superior ) wanted , Gentleman , either in or near Leominster . - Apply , " J.P. , c / o News Office , Leominster . Sunday COMFORTABL and attendance , by Lady and SUNDAY SCHOOL , ANNIVERSARY . Sunday the Primitive Methodist School anniversary sermons were preached by the Rev. J. Lindsey , the newly appointed minister , at the morning and evening services . Special hymns and recitations were given . At the ' afternoon ser- vice an egg and flower collection took place for local hospitals . At 6 o'clock an organ recital was given by Mr. J. Parr . Violin solos were rendered by Miss Betty Hardwick . There were good con- gregations . BOROUGH POLICE COURT . Tuesday , before Messrs . H. Rickards , T. J. Sal- wey , H. Lloyd and J. C. Galloway . INCREASED RATES . - Mr . H. Nash , Rate Col- lector , presented the Poor Rate for signature . He said the rate was 4d . in the increase , 3d . in the £ for the County and 1d . on the Poor Rate . The County Rate was 1s . 8d . in the £ , Poor Rate 6d . , Borough expenses 6d . , Overseers ' expenses d . , total 2s . 9d Mr. Nash said twelve months ago he said the County Rate was on the increase and it had again increased 3d . in the £ . - The rate was signed . SCHOOL , CASE . Thomas Flowers , St. John's Lane , was charged with not sending his daughter Rosetta to school . The case was adjourned month ago The School was open 40 times up to Junez 5th and the child made 4 attendances . The school had been open since June 25th 40 times and the child had been absent 15 times . - Fined 59 . a MILITARY MEDAL FOR A LUDLOW CHURCH LADS BRIGADE MEMBER . No. 18020 , Pte . Frank Potts , of the King's Shrop- shire Light Infantry , son of Mr. and Mrs. Potts , St. John's Road , Ludlow , has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field . The re- port of the Major General Commanding the 6th Division is as follows : " Your Commanding Offi- cer and Brigade Commander have informed me that you distinguished yourself on March 21st , 1918. You showed conspicuous gallantry and de- votion to duty , inflicting heavy losses on the enemy with your Lewis gun , withdrawing from one shell hole to another , keeping up a withering fire . I have read their report with much pleasure . Awarded Military Medal 27/4/18 . " Private Potts member of the Ludlow Company Church Lads ' Brigade when he joined up and was Sergt.- Bugler . He was formerly employed at Messrs . Marston Bros. , bakers and corn dealers , Bull Ring , Ludlow , and was a motor driver . Another member of the Ludlow Company Church Lads ' Brigade to receive honour is Lieut . G. F. Bright , K.S.L.I. , who has been awarded the Bel- gian Croixe de Guere . Lieut . Bright was a Sergt . in the Ludlow Company before he joined the Army , and is a son of the late Mr. Gravel Hill , Ludlow . was a FOOD FROM AMERICA . Bright , BETTER BREAD COMING . Replying to the toast of his health at a luncheon at the Mansion House . London , on Tuesday , Mr. Herbert Hoover , Food Administrator of the United States , said the United States during the last twelve months had exported about ten million tons of food . There was , he added , no need during the next twelve months for any restriction on the volume of breadstuffs to be supplied to European Allies . He believed it would be the joint conclusion of his colleagues in European countries that they might get along with a less moderate mixture of other cereals in the loaf , and thus provide better bread . To increase beef production in America would require from three to five years . They had , therefore , concentrated on swine production . He was in possession of the needs of the European Allies for meats . They could furnish this whole volume in pork alone . In the next twelve months they could , with less pressure of saving upon the United States people , export eighteen million tons if necessary . A central board for the purchase and the allocation of the food supplies of the Allies will shortly be set up . The idea of one purchasing authority has been suggested by Mr. Hoover , the U.S.A. Food Controller , in the interests of ciency , economy , and expedition and a correspon- dent learns that it commends itself to his col-- leagues in England , France , and Italy . HARVEST OF 1919 . CANNOT BE INCREASED : MAY NOT BE MAINTAINED . effis WANTED BOY , to work on farm , live in . - Apply , R. M. DENT , Corn Hill , Leominster . WANTED : 20 to 30 Acres of GRASS KEEP , near Leominster . - Apply , Church House , Leysters . ANTED , at once , THREE UNFURNISHED WROOMS Apply , by letter , STEDMAN , 1 , Grange Walk , Leominster . ADY , middle - aged , wishes for EMPLOYMENT in household or shop , whole or part time , would drive out for tradesman if required . -Apply , F. EVOL , c / o News Office , Leominster . ANTED , DAY GIRL . - Apply , PUGH , Butcher , Corn Square , Leominster . WA WANTED , LAD , as APPRENTICE to the Printing Trade , wages paid . - Apply , LEOMINSTER PRINT- ING Co. , next Post Office and Drapers Lane , Leominster . RAPERY - Wanted at once , Experienced YOUNG DLADY for Lace Department ; also TWO YOUNG LADIES as Apprentices to the General Drapery , small salary to start . - Apply , J. F. BEST & Co. , 24 , High Street , Leominster . FOR SALE TO Be Sold . - Little Common , Grendon Bishop , well - fruited Gardens and , small Orchard , suitable for disabled soldier , moderate price . - Apply , E. L. CONNOP , 7 , Coley Hill , Reading . T Bromyard ; Two COTTAGES , freehold , with IT T is easy to rear every chick to lay at six months old if you sprinkle Karswood Chicken Powder , containing ground insects , regularly over their soft food . Packets , 2d . , 6d . , 1 / -- From MOYLE & SON , Corn Merchants , Etnam Street , Leominster . 2,000 EXTRA eggs from only 26 hens were obtained last year by one poultry - keeper who used Karswood Poultry Spice , containing ground insects . Everybody delighted . Try it . Packets 2d . , . 6d . , 1 / -- MOYLE & SON , Corn Merchants , Etnam Street , Leominster . FOR OR Sale , THATCHING STRAW - Apply , J. M. P. CAVE , Monkland . TELL - BRED COLLIE DOG for Sale 3 months WELL BRADIOWE IAMS , Eardisland . UT TTILITY RABBITS , large breed , grand youngsters , 9 weeks , strong , healthy , 6 / - each . - Apply , CAPTAIN TUCKER , Bircher , Leominster . WHEAT for few Thraves of RYE STRAW , suitable for building thatching . - Apply , SMITH , Upton Court , Ten- bury- TO LET . TO Let , or For Sale , good roomy COTTAGE and ROBINSON , Forty Acres , Kingsland . To Let Village of Eardisland , Apply , 10 Let , " GABLES , " 140 , South Street , Leominster , Apply , SMITH , Withenfield . T ° 10 Let , on Bircher Common , FURNISHED COT- TAGE , from 26th July . - Apply , " R.B , " c / o News Office , Leominster . HEREFORDSHIRE DISTRICT WAGES COMMITTEE . At a meeting of this Committee held on Wednesday last , Mr. J. C. Mackay presiding , it was unanimously agreed that the resolution submitted to them by the Wages Board , London , and accepted by them at their the meeting having regard to the fact that it is not pos on April 24th last , viz : Imperative military demanded necessity decision to comb out 30,000 men from agriculture , said Lord Clinton , in the House of Lords on Wednesday night , in defending this step . The Government knew the amount of skilled labour that would be taken , and that the output of food in 1919 could not be increased , and possibly could not be maintained . The outlook for the harvest was on the whole , very satisfactory . Wheat was the crop of the year , and showed an increase of at least four million quarters , which would , to say the least , oats make up for any deficiency in the yield of and barley . The yield of hay was down a million tons . Potatoes had no doubt been affected by the drought , and , though the acreage was 25 per cent . , it was not safe at present to count on an increase over last year's crop . Milk would prob- ably be less in quantity than last year , but , as against that , there would be an improvement in distribution , and we had a fair stock of condensed milk . Meat cattle showed a slight decline in numbers , and the herds were slightly younger than last year , but it was hoped to maintain the If the ration had to be reduced , we had ration . ample supplies of bacon . CLAIM FOR APPLES . SHRAWLEY FARMER AWARDED £ 110 At Birmingham , Appizes , on Monday , before Mr. Justice Sankey , William Weavers , Church House Farm , Shrawley , near Worcester , sought to re- cover £ 110 125 11d . , the price of consignments of apples forwarded to Westwood and Co. ( I , imited ) , fruit and potato merchants , Cradley Heath . Mr. Vachell , K.C. , for plaintiff , said the apples were ordered cn behalf of the defendant firm by Mr. Westwood , who went to Shrawley personally . and inspected them before purchase . The defence was that Messrs . Westwood contracted for 530 pots , and 327 only were delivered . The result was that they had to purchase in a rising market at 18s . 6d ; instead of 135 a pot . They counter - claimed for £ 55 16s in respect of this breach , and also for £ 15 128. in respect of their empty pots , which they claimed were detained and used by plaintiff . It was also claimed that nine pots of the apples delivered were small and 58 were frosted . These were sold at what they would fetch - namely , £ 31 os . 6d . , or £ 12 1bs . 6d . less than the contract price , which amount Messrs . Westwood claimed ; should be deducted from the account . Plaintiff said the apples complained of could not be frosted , and the small appies were part of those approved by Mr. Westwood , which were graded at his request . The short deliveries were due to the neglect of defendants to provide the empties according to contract , and it was stated that defendants did not suffer through another customer , as Mr. Weaver sent fruit in his own pots to Westwood's in their place . Albert Henry Westwood , managing director of the defendant firm , said he wrote to plaintiff im- mediately after the delivery of the frosted app'es . His reason for charging IS . each per week for the pots detained was not on account of the value of the pots , but because of the trade he could have done with the pots had they been at his disposal . His Lordship , giving judgment , found that the plaintiff succeeded on his claim for £ 110 125. 11d . In regard to the counter - claim he did not find that there was any breach in regard to non- delivery . There was no claim in regard to the detention of the pots , but there was a user of them during the time , and he awarded defendant £ 2 69 . 6d . , the amount paid into court , without costs .. POULTRY PRICES FIXED . The maximum prices of poultry , grouse , and black game have been fixed by the Food Con- troller : - Cockerels Turkeys Domestic ducks Not Not exceed'g to the exceed'g To retailers , for any public , for any per lb. one bird . per lb. one bird s . d . s . d . s . d . s . d . pullets , cocks , and hens ... 2 2 ... 13 28 ... 16 o 2 28 " I 10 ... II ° ... 13 6 5 6 7 O 4 3 T 6 6 3 3 fowls Geese .... Guinea Grouse and black game ... and black game .. Birds sold All other grouse bona fide for breeding . laying , or rearing purposes are exempted from the order . YARPOLE , sible for all District Wages Committees at once to meet and determine what recommendations they wish . to make regarding wages , etc. , this Board is of opinion that by mutual agreement between employers and workers , it is desirable that any minimum rate of wages which may be fixed should be made restro- spective as from the end of March . " should be again confirmed , and the following resolution was passed : " That the Herefordshire District Wages Committee unanimously recommend that agriculturists should pay all able - bodied labourers a minimum wage of 31 / - per week from April 1st , 1918 . Recommendations as to lodging , food and drink ( non- intoxicating ) were considered and sent up . EX - TSAR . SHOT . BOLSHEVIKS JUSTIFICATION . WIFE AND SON IN SECURITY . The shooting of the ex - Tsar Nicholas , is now officially admitted and defended by the Bolshevik Government . The date is given as July 16 . In a wireless message sent through the stations of the Russian Government it is explained that , at the first session of the Central Executive Com- " mittee elected by the fifth Congress of the Soviets , a message was made public , received by direct wire from the Ural Regional Council " concerning the shooting of the ex - Tsar , Nicholas Romanoff . " The circumstances tally with the account given a month ago , The story is that . Ekaterinburg , was seriously threatened by the approach of the Czecho - Slovak bands , and at the same time a plot was discovered to free the ex - Tsar by force . " In view of this fact the Presidium of the Ural Regional Council decided to shoot the ex - Tsar Nicholas Romanoff . This decision was carried out on July 16 . " The wife and son of Romanoff have been sent to a place of security . Documents concerning the conspiracy which were discovered have been for- warded to Moscow by a special messenger . " It had been recently decided to bring the ex- Tsar before tribunal to be tried for his crimes against the people , and only later occurrences led to the delay in adopting this course . The Presi- dency of the Central Executive Committee , after having discussed the circumstances which compelled the Ural Regional Council to take the decision to shoot Nicholas Romanoff , decided as follows : - The Russian Central Executive Committee , in the persons of the Presidium , accept the decision of the Ural Regional Council as being regular . " The Central Executive Committee has now at and its disposal extremely important material documents concerning the Nicholas Romanoff affair ; his own diaries of his wife and children ; his cor- respondence , amongst which are letters by Gregory Rasputin to Romanoff and his family . All these materials will be examined and published in the near future . " A TREMENDOUS COLLAPSE . GENERAL SMUTS ON THE TURN OF THE TIDE . Speaking in London , on Wednesday , Lieutenant General Smuts said the German offensive had come to a tremendous collapse . We saw on the Marne once more the turn of the tide , and we hoped and trusted this time the turn of the tide would be final . Germany , at the height of her power , could not strike a parlysing blow before America came in . What would the position be when the great new army of incomparably fine material , big as those of France and England put together , had appeared on the scene . We looked confidently to the end , which was as sure as the rising sun to - morrow . LINER SUNK . AFTER 24 HOURS ' FIGHTING WITH SUBMARINES . NO PASSENGERS LOST : 10 SAILORS KILLED . White The Press Association telegraphs : The Star liner Justicia has been sunk , after an extra- ordinary fight with submarines lasting 24 hours . No passengers were lost , but ten of the crew 40 persons were landed at an wrecked the torpedo engine - room , stopping the ship . Afterwards 10 torpedoes were are dead . Irish port . The first Over fired , only two of which took effect . 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