The Kington Times - July 1918
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Kington Times 20th July 1918 - Page 2
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| Date | 20/07/1918 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 20th July 1918 |
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1 4 SALES BY AUCTION . By Messrs . EDWARDS , RUSSELL & BALDWIN . LEOMINSTER HORSE REPOSITORY . NEXT SALE Friday , Sept. 6th , 1918 . SHOW AND SALE , OF VALUABLE HEAVY and LIGHT HORSES , at Leominster , Entries Close Wednesday , THE KINGTON TIMES . JULY 20 , 1918 . SALES BY AUCTION . MESSRS . JACKSON & MCCARTNEY Auctioneers , Valuers , House , & Estate Agents . Patriotic Gathering Will be held at NIEUPORT , ALMELEY , ON Careful Attention given to AGRICULTURAL Thursday , July 25th , 1918 . 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 . Aug , 28. Local Office : The Laurels , Kington . Wm . Morgan , Representative . Head Office : Craven Arms & at Hereford . Schedule and Entry Forms on application Note.- All Farmers entering Horses must get a Permit to Sell from their respective County Agricultural Executive Committee . Horses of 5 years old and over can SMITHFIELD , KINGTON . Mr. ESSRS . JACKSON & MCCARTNEY will offer . now be sold to go out of the County My Auction , on of Hereford . Auctioneers ' Offices : Leominster , Hereford and Tenbury . LEOMINSTER STOCK MARKET . FAT TUESDAY , JULY 30th , 1918 . AT Cattle and Sheep , 10.30 a.m .; Calves , 11.30 ; Store Cattle and Pigs , 11.45 . Entries kindly solicited . EDWARDS , RUSSELL & BALDWIN . Leominster , Hereford and Tenbury . E THE MOUNT , LEOMINSTER . DWARDS , RUSSELL & BALDWIN have received instructions from H. A. Cross , Esq . ( who is leav- ing the district ) to Sell by Auction , on THURSDAY , JULY 25th , 1918 . a portion of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE , Etc. Sale at 1.30 o'clock prompt . HEREFORDSHIRE . DESIRABLE FREEHOLD FARM in the Parish of Middleton - on - the - Hill , and Valuable ACCOMMODA- TION LAND in the Borough of Leominster . TUESDAY NEXT , JULY 23rd . 1918 . Household Furniture and Effects , Traps , Spring Carts , Harness , Farm Implements , Etc. Sale at 2.30 p.m. prompt . By Mr. R. H. GEORGE . R. H. GEORGE , Auctioneer , Valuer , Land Agent , and Surveyor , PROPERTY & TIMBER SPECIALIST , MORTGAGE BROKER , VALUER and ARBITRATOR under the Agricultural Holdings Act , 1908. REPORTS , RECORDS and SURVEYS carefully attended to . HOTEL and PUBLIC HOUSE VALUER . VALUATIONS FOR ESTATE DUTY , MORT . GAGE ASSESSMENT APPEALS , & c . PERIODICAL SALES OF PROPERTIES , Prompt Settlements in all Cases . ESTABLISHMENT 1880 . Offices : - Croftmead , Kingsland , Herefordshire . Office Leominster Corn Square . By Messrs . E. HAMMOND & SON . & Son , DWARDS , RUSSELL & BALDWIN are instructed E. Hammond EDWARDS . to Sell by Auction , in . One or more Lots , at The Royal Oak Hotel , Leominster , on FRIDAY , JULY 26th , 1918 , at Three p.m. punctually , the Desirable Farm , known . as THE FORD . " comprising a Capital House , Con- venient Farm Buildings , Two Good Cottages , and about 206 Acres of Productive Pasture , Orchard and Arable Land , situate about Two and a - half Miles from Easton Court Station , Four Miles from Woofferton Junction , Five Miles from Tenbury , and Seven Miles from Leo- minster . Also " THE CASWELL FIELDS , " compris- ing 37 Acres of very Valuable Accommodation Land Auctioneers , Valuers , House , Estate , and Insurance Agents , AUCTION , Conduct all classes of SALES BY VALUATIONS FOR PROBATE Etc. , RENTS and BOOK DEBTS COLLECTED . Personal Attention , Prompt Settlements . ESTABLISHED 1881 . Offices : Highbury House , Leominster . HOPE - UNDER - DINMORE . ( in Eight Lots ) situate close to Leominster Railway Sale of PONY , 20 Head of POULTRY , FURNITURE Station . Particulars , with Plans , may be had of Messrs . HUMFRYS & SYMONDS , Solicitors , Hereford ; or of the AUCTIONEERS , Leominster , Hereford and Tenbury . HEREFORDSHIRE . PARISH OF STOKE PRIOR . VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARMS . DWARDS , RUSSELL & BALDWIN are instructed Ew Sell by Auction ( subject to Conditions of Sale ) , at The Royal Oak Hotel , Leominster , on FRIDAY , JULY 26th , 1918 , at 3 p.m. , punctually , the following Highly Desirable Farms , excellently situate , about Two and a - half Miles from Leominster : Lot 1 THE DRUM , " comprising an excellent M and Effects . ESSRS . E. HAMMOND & SON are favoured with instructions by the Executor of the late Mr. Geo . Cooke , to Sell by Auction , upon the premises , On SATURDAY , JULY 27th , 1918 , the whole of the FARMING STOCK and Effects , including Brown Pony , Carts , Harness , Outdoor Effects , Furniture , Casks , Wire Netting , 20 Head of Laying Poultry , etc. , etc. Sale at 1.30 o'clock prompt . Auction Offices : Highbury House , Leominster . S STRAYED . TRAYED , about the end of June , 18 WELSH SHEEP , marked " M " on thigh . - Information to Stone - built House , with small Lawn and good Vege- M. MASON , Church House , Yarpole , or POLICE , Kington . table Garden , Cottage , Farm Buildings , and about 70- Acres of Highly Productive Land . Let to Mr. E. Cave upon a yearly tenancy , expiring at Candlemas next . Lot 2. BROADSTONE , " comprising a pleasant . Brick - built House , with excellent Vegetable Garden , Cottage , Farm Buildings , and about 33 Acres of Superior Land . Let to Mr. Newman , upon a yearly Lady Day tenancy ( subject to six months ' notice ) . Particulars , with Plan , may be had of Messrs . ANDERSON , SON & TYRRELL , Ludlow ; or of the AUCTION- EERS , Leominster , Hereford and Tenbury . HEREFORDSHIRE . PARISH OF PENCOMBE . DESIRABLE FREEHOLD FARM . ; DWARDS , RUSSELL & BALDWIN are instructed Ew Sell by Auction , at The Royal Oak Hotel , Leominster , on FRIDAY , JULY 26th , 1918 , at 3 p.m. , the desirable Freehold Farm , known as " MARSH COURT , " comprising a pleasant Stone - built House , Convenient Farm Buildings , Cottage and Garden , and 220 Acres of Capital Pasture , Pasture Orchard and Arable Land . Solicitors : Messrs . NORRIS & MILES , Tenbury . Auctioneers Offices : Leominster , Hereford and Ten- bury . ED LITTLE PATESHALL , KIMBOLTON . Two and a - half Miles from Leominster . DWARDS , RUSSELL & BALDWIN have received instructions from Mr. J. F. Jordan , who has joined H.M. Forces , to Sell by Auction , on MONDAY JULY 29th , 1918 , the useful Collection of Agricultural Implements , Wheelwright's Sundries , and Out - door Effects , Grass Keep , Fruit upon 13 Acres and Growing Crops , being 4 of an Acre of Growing Wheat , 4 of an Acre of Growing Oats , described in the following Catalogue . Sale at TWO o'clock . Auctioneers Offices : Leominster , Hereford and Ten- bury . as HEREFORDSHIRE . PARISHES OF KINGSLAND & LEOMINSTER . Exceedingly Valuable Agricultural Property , known " CHOLSTREY COURT , " comprising a very fine Black and White Residence , with nice Lawns and . Ex- cellent Vegetable Garden , Suitable Farm Buildings , Five Cottages , with Gardens , and about 310 Acres of wonder- fully productive Pasture , Orchard and Arable Land , adjoining the rivers Arrow and Pinsley , and intersected by the main roads from Eardisland and Kingsland to Leominster . To be Sold by Auction , in one or more Lots , by DWARDS , RUSSELL & BALDWIN , at The Royal Oak Hotel , Leominster , on FRIDAY , JULY 26th , 1918 , at 3 p.m. Solicitors : Messrs . SCOBIE & Co. , 2 , Offa Street , Here- Auctioneers ' Offices : Leominster , Hereford and ford . Tenbury . By Messrs . W. & S. FREEMAN . JOBMASTERS ' & MOTOR PROPRIETORS ' STOCK . G. R. MELTON , LTD . , BOURNEMOUTH . ESSRS . W. & S. FREEMAN , of Aldridge's , St .. Martin's Lane , London , will Sell by Auction , in lots , without reserve , on ME THURSDAY & FRIDAY , JULY 25th & 26th , 1918 , at eleven o'clock each day , at the LANSDOWNE STABLES and GARAGE , BOURNEMOUTH CENTRAL , first day , and at the ROYAL MEWS , NORWICH AVENUE , BOURNEMOUTH , second day , the Entire Stock of 57 HORSES , several Pairs of Black Funeral Horses , 65 CARRIAGES , including two modern Glass Panel Funeral Cars , 60 Sets , Single , Pair and Four - horse Harness , 43 Saddles , Side Saddles , Bridles , Stable Sundries , contents of Office , Store Room , Paint Shop , Forage Lofts , Smith's Forge . 14 MOTOR CARS , and quantity of Tubes , New Covers , Lamps , and Accessories . Catalogues on application to G. R. MELTON , LTD . , Lansdowne Stables and Garage , Bournemouth Central ; Messrs . LAWRENCE'S , Auctioneers , 48 , Seabourne Road , West Southbourne , Bournemouth ; and of the Auction- eers , W. & S. FREEMAN ( M. Stewart Freeman , Proprietor ) , Aldridge's Repository , St. Martin's Lane , London , W.C.2 . The Kington Times SATURDAY , JULY 20th , 1918 . KINGTON NOTES . and The following gifts have been gratefully à re- ceived by the Kington Red Cross Hospital during the past , week : Mrs. Banks , peas and lettuces ; Mr. Greenly , yegetables , flowers , grapes , currants , jam , lettuces , and papers daily ; Mr. Price ( Rush- Mrs. ock ) , 26 eggs ; gooseberries ; B.W.N.T.A. , vegetables , gooseberries and currants ; Gwyer , Mrs. saucers ; Mrs. Every Halstead , cups Probyn , washing cloths ; the Rev. W. Wait , goose- berries ; Mr. Turner , bread and milk daily ; Mr. Chambers , Dowling , papers ; Mrs. papers ; Mr. Cure , gooseberries ; Titley School Collection for potatoes , the Rev. W. O. Wait , Mrs. Griffiths ( Mow- ley ) , Mrs. Edwards , L. Lewis , Seton Powell , Mrs. Evans , Miss Kendrick . S. Jones , M. Mills , T. Williams , G. Deakins , G. Barker , T. Ball , Winnic A. Baynham , G. Price , L. Bufton , M. Tipping , Burton , G. Harper . account ot In another column will be found an Captain FitzHerbert Wright's negotiations with the Ministry of Food in relation to complaints as to the meat supply of Leominster . Objection was taken to the fact that home produced meat was taken from met and that the town before the local needs were the chilled meat sent in its place arrived too late for distribution on Friday . It appears that the policy of the Ministry is to give every district a share of the different qualities of meat so that the Leominster pub- lic must make use of frozen meat , although they have been accustomed to the superior locally produced article . The complaint as to the late arrival of the chilled meat was promptly attended to . The town and district is indeed fortunate in having a member who is so ready to champion the interests of his constituents and who has the influence to see that complaints are promptly and favourably considered . 4 to 8 p.m. ENTRANCE , 6d . CARS & TRAPS , 6d . TEAS , 1/6 , 1 / - & 6d . Kington Orohestral Society . The Leominster Pierrots Auctions . Proceeds for Red Cross Fund and Hereford Diocesan Church Army Huts . KINGTON NATIONAL EGG COLLECTION . Eighty seven eggs were collected at the Depot on July 9th and 21 were bought , making a total of 108. Of these 84 were sent to the Central Depot and 24 to the Kington Red Cross Hospital . The eggs came from : Per Mr. Duggan ( Rabber ) 4 , Mrs. Morgan ( Huntingdon ) 6 , per Mrs. Cornish Watkins ( Staunton - on - Arrow ) 15 , per Mrs. Milne ( Titley ) 15 , ( per Miss Jones ) , Mrs. Price ( The Rhodds ) 2 , Mrs. Gittoes ( Oaklands ) 4 , Miss Price ( Lilwall ) 4. Mrs. Duggan ( Lilwall ) 2 , Mrs. Duggan G Wartime Footwear IS NOW ON SALE AT Ross & Son's . Limited , UARANTEED ALL - LEATHER BOOTS & SHOES IN A VARIETY OF CLASSES RANGING FROM MEN'S EVERY PAIR NAILED TO DAINTY WALKING SHOES . BEARS THE GOVERNMENT STAMP SHOWING PRICES . FIXED SELLING High Street , Kington ( Woodlands ) 2 ; Mrs. Evans ( Downfield ) Mrs. SARNESFIELD COURT RED CROSS SOLDIER'S STIRRING APPEAL FOR Price ( Llanhedry , Brilley ) 2 , Mrs. Drew ( Glades- Price try ) 3 , Mrs. Bach ( Upper House ) 2 , Mrs. ( Rushock ) 4 , Mr. G. Davies ( Westfield ) 2 , Mrs. Davies ( Hergest ) 1 , Mrs. Moore ( Hunton ) 2 , per Mrs. Hicks ( High Street ) 3 , Kington Girls ' School 6 , Kington Infants ' School 4. Cash donations came from : A Friend 6d . , Mrs. Chandler ( Roschill ) 6d . , Miss Probert ( Newchurch ) 29. , per Mrs. Cornish Watkins 6 . Sixty - six eggs received at the Depot Tuesday last and 30 were bought , making of 6 were on total Of these 64 were sent to Central Dep 34 to the Kington Red Cross Hospitai . Inc eggs came from Mrs. Lilwall ( The Woods ) , per Mrs. Morgan ( Huntington ) 6 , Mr. G. Davies ( West- field ) 2 , Mr. Blackburne ( Church Street ) 2 , Mrs. Phillips ( Newton ) 3 , Mr. Morris ( Newton ) 4 , Miss Mrs. Jones ( Tavern ) 6 , Mr. Price ( Burches ) 2 , Drew ( Gladestry ) 3 , Mrs. Owens ( Hergest ) 2 , Mr. Preece ( College ) 2 , Miss Prosser ( The Oak ) 3 , per Mrs. Cornish Watkins 15 , Mrs. Moore ( Hun- ton ) 2 , Mrs. Evans ( Downfield ) 1 , Mrs. Price ( Llanhedry , Newchurch ) 2 , Kington Girls ' School 4. Kington Infants ' School . 5. Cash donations came from Mrs. Beddoes 1s . , per Mrs. Cornish Watkins 3d . Mrs. Chambers ( The Beeches ) 28. , Kington Infant School 6d . , A Friend 6d . A grateful letter has been received by Miss Maggie Oliver , Bradnor ( Kington Girls ' School ) , from a wounded soldier in hospital in France who Las received an egg sent by her . KINGTON RURAL LOCAL TRIBUNAL . HOSPITAL . MRS LEATHER'S RESIGNATION AS COMMANDANT . of Red Cross In the history of Sarnesfield Court Hospital the name and work of Mrs. Leather will occupy a prominent place . From the time when by e munificence of the late Mr. Isaac Marshall , esfield Court was established as an auxiliary Red Cross Hospital , Mrs. Leather has never spared time or the organisation and administra- tion of the institution and it matter is a great regret to all the friends of the hospital that she has at length found it imperative owing to ill - health to resign her position as Commandant . In that role a very large responsibility has de- volved upon Mrs. Leather , which she has dis- charged with fidelity and efficiency . The work of organising and maintaining the discipline of the hospital might well prove arduous for one person , but in addition Mrs. Leather until quite recently also carried out the very extensive secretarial duties , a double labour which it is not surprising has proved a heavy strain . Under doctor's orders . Mrs. Leather was obliged to relinquish her duties a month ago , and her resignation takes effect offi- cially to - day . She has thus occupied the position of Commandant for a period of three years , during which period 570 patients have passed through the hospital , and she has the satisfaction of knowing that the hospital is in thorough working order for her successor , both financially and in internal organisation . The hospital has recently been en- larged to 46 beds . The appreciation of the staff for Mrs. Leather's work was happily expressed last autumn by a testimonial , when Mrs. Leather expressed a wish to be relieved of her duties owing to her health . On that occasion , however , she was prevailed upon to remain , a secretary be- ing appointed to relieve her of some of the work . We understand that Mrs. Windebank is the new Commandant , an appointment which is thoroughly popular with all the staff and supporters of the Hospital . Mrs. Windebank has a splendid record . of service at Sarnesfield Court . In various capaci- ties she has worked at Sarnesfield Court ever since the beginning and was Quartermaster . Mrs. Windebank has been " mentioned " by the War Office for her services to the Red Cross and it is worthy of mention that in addition to her work at Sarnesfield Court she has organised a Red Cross Working Party , and has been responsible for the Both she and Dilwyn gifts to Sarnesfield . and husband have set a fine patriotic example in their work for the wounded , for Commander Win- debank has never failed in his generous support of Red Cross sales and funds . Mrs. Windebank will be assisted by Miss Constance Hartley Secretary and Quartermaster . At a meeting of this Tribunal on Friday last there I were present : Griffiths Messrs . R. W. ( Chairman ) , J. Rattcliffe , G. H. Jackson , J. Williams , E. Bird , W. C. Chambers , T. W ? Sankey , D. B. Powell , T. E. Williams ( National Service Representative ) , W. Jenkins ( Agricultural Repre- sentative ) , and B. Philpin ( Clerk ) . Alfred Pugh , Spring Cottage , Eardisley , shep- herd , 32. - November 1st on domestic grounds . Thomas Benjamin Powell , Forge Mill , Pem- and threshing bridge , 28 , Grade 3 , grist miller machinist . - November 1st . William Arthur Davies , 38 , single , Grade 1 , West Street , Pembridge , butcher and farmer . - October Ist . Arthur Giddings , 31 , married , Grade 3 , Hunting- ton Park , Kington , gardener . - November 1st . William Henry Powell , aged 30. married , Grade 3 , Mill Green , Staunton - on - Arrow , thatcher rabbit catcher . - November 1st . WEOBLEY RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL . The monthly meetings of Weobley Board of Guardians and Rural District Council were held . on Monday . There was no business of interest at the Guardians meeting . Mr. W. T. Cooke . pre- sided over the Council , also present : Sir John Cotterell , Sir Geoffrey Cornewall , the Rev. H. D. Marshall , the Rev. W. Marshall , Mr. H. I. Harvey , Mr. W. Pantall , Mr. W. R. Parry , Mr. W. Smith , Mr. F. Whiteman , Mr. T. E. Williams , with the Clerk ( Mr. W. H. Grout ) .. B. There was a request from the engineers depart- ment of the Post Office for permission to reet an overhead te'egraph line in the parish of Eardisland from the Brooch to Burton Court . Colonel Clowes explained that it was a telephone that would be erected . The Council decided to give their sanction . The Household Fuel and Lighting Order and an order imposing the duty of carrying out the order upon the local authority laid before were the Council . The Clerk explained the main features of the order , including the appointment of a fuel overseer and the provision of an office . Sir John Cotterell proposed that the Chairman and Clerk go more fully into the order and if necessary call a special meeting of the Council . Dr. Gornall , acting Medical Officer , had been asked to report upon the drains at the Workhouse which on being opened for repair were found to be in a defective state . He reported that the drains were in a very bad condition . The Guar- dians thought that it was the wrong time to adopt a big scheme in view of the uncertainty of the future of the Workhouse and decided to adopt a modified scheme . Dr. Gornall was asked to con- fer with Mr. Davis , the Vinery , Leominster , with a view to obtaining an estimate . HEREFORDSHIRE FARMERS ' UNION . LOCAL , LABOUR LEADER RECEIVED . INTERESTING DEBATE ON HOUSING AND WAGES . Mr. Thomas Preece , J.P. , presided over the haif yearly meeting of the Executive at the Imperial Hotel on Wednesday . The Finance Committee's report for the half year showed a subscription income of £ 426 , repre- senting 762 paid up subscriptions . The . expendi- ture was £ 342 , and £ 39 had been spent in propa- ganda work in connection with the President's visit , and £ 25 contributed to the furnishing the N.F.U. offices in London , the total reserve of funds standing to the credit of the Union be- ing £ 293 . of It was decided that in future the meetings of the Executive be hell in camera , and that state- ments should be issued to the Press . Mr. Sidney Box , the local Secretary of the Workers ' Union , attended by invitation and in welcoming him the Chairman said the invitation was given with the object of bringing about a better understanding between employers and em- ployed , so that both may work together for the good of agriculture . Mr. Box said he was not opposed to the far- mers ' interest , his work , which he frankly stated was that of an agitator , was in the interests of the labourers . He contended that in the past the Captain Train ,, who is on leave in Leominster , has , system of employment was , wrong and he wished we understand , been detailed to the Army Gymnastic to see the reconstruction of the future on a sure Staff and is leaving to - day for the United States , foundation . He was opposed to the perquisite where he will take up duties as Supervisory Officer system , believing cash payments to be best for of Physical and Bayonet Training to the American the workers , but he counselled care in bringing Army . His friends will heartily congratulate him on about a change , especially in harvest time . his important promotion . Mrs. Train , who is a mem- ber of Q.M.A.A. Corps , is Replying to a work in the number of questions Mr. Box said the Trades Unions would take up the ques- north of England . tion of cider tax , which would be an unreason- able imposition son men who purchased cider from their employers . on I war some- At Leominster fortnightly Stock Market on Tuesday there was a good supply of store cattle anl a what improved trade . Dairy cows made up to £ 58 , cows in milk from £ 40 to £ 50 , in - calvers £ 31 to £ 50 , store heifers £ 31 158. , store steers £ 31 5s . , store bulls I There was a fair £ 25 , store calves from 37s . to £ 9 . supply of pigs on offer , but a much slower trade , sows in pig making £ 16 , store pigs 35s . to 77s . Small supply of fat sheep and cattle , which sold at Govern- ment rates . The Rev. James Morgan Ridge , the newly - appointed Primitive Methodist Minister at Leominster , is a native He has had considerable experience in the Ministry , of Shropshire , and hails from the Shrewsbury District . his stations having included Uttoxeter , Shrewsbury , and his present station at Middleham in Yorkshire , where a successful five years ' ministry has just closed . He has held Connexional offices , has entertained District Synod , and has attended two Conferences , 1916 at Nottingham , and this year at Northampton , at which he was one of the speakers . For some years he has acted as joint Secretary with the Rev. H. Carden , of the Scriptural Holiness Union , of which the Rev. T. Clamp , a former minister at Leominster , was President . It is interesting to notice that the Rev. James Watkin , who has recently been elected President Designate of Conference , was formerly at Leominster . and on his leaving here was stationed at Burnham - on- Crouch , in the Maldon ( Essex ) Circuit , and it was on this same Circuit and also at Burnham - on - Crouch where Mr. Ridge was first engaged in ministerial work . THE WOMEN'S WAR AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEES . A correspondent of the Food Production Depart- ment who has been inspecting the Women's War Agricultural Committees in the counties pays high tribute to their usefulness . " They undertake all kinds of work for the Food Production Department , " says the writer , " from the regular care of the Land Army girls to the of encouragement kinds of new ventures ; from the transformation of model stables into the latest form of hygienic bothies , to the establishment ( in Radnorshire ) of a Co - operative Cheese Factory . " HAY - MAKING . all In the Ormskirk district of I , ancashire an in- teresting experiment in hay - making on new lines is being carried out , as a result of the shortage of labour . The seeds aay , instead of being stacked in the usual way , is collected in the field by a pair horse sweep and fed direct to a baling press worked by a steam - driven engine , the bales being built into a stack . Much labour , says the local Commissioner of the Food Production Department , is thereby saved and the experiment is being watched with great interest in the neighbourhood . NEW PENALTY FOR SHOPLIFTER . then In addition to a fine of £ 5 , Mr. Francis , the Westminster magistrate , ordered Jane Ellen Rus- ten , who was convicted of theft at the Army and Navy Stores , to pay five guineas costs . It was only right , he said , to make well - dressed shoplifters ' pay something towards the cost of the army detectives whose employment they caused . On the vexed question of cottages Mr. Box favoured an agreement under which employment should terminate and the tenure of the cottage terminate either at Candlemas , Lady Day , Michaelmas . He contended that while there should be security of tenure for the farmer , the men also should have reasonable security . or In reply to further questions the speaker said the rent to be charged for cottages should depend on the condition of the tenement , and the rents current in the district . He agreed with the Chair- mian that the use of the cottages was essential to the carrying on of the farm . Mr. J. E. Lewis remarked that he found there was very great reluctance on the part of many men to give up such perquisites as rent free cottage , potato ground , etc. Asked as to whether the consumption of cider during working hours led to increased efficiency , Mr. Box caused considerable amusement by saying it depended upon the amount of cider consumed . Mr. E. W. Langford , who described the inter- view as being most successful , proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Box for attending , also that a small Committee of representatives of the Farmers ' and Warkers ' Unions be appointed to confer on ques tions of mutual interest as occasion arose . He believed nothing but good would come of it . Mr. J. P. Shufflebotham seconded , and Mr. J. Bedford supported , and it was carried unanimously , the Chairman suggesting that the labourers in- vite representatives of the Farmers ' Union to make a return visit . The Secretary having reported that most of the Branches in the county had resolved to discon- tinue the giving of cider to work people , but that employers may supply the same at a minimum charge of 18. per gallon plus tax if any . Several members stated that they had found the change beneficial to the peaceable conduct of the work . A proposition by Mr. Leslie - Tompson , that mem- bers should be allotted to the Branches most convenient to attend , was unanimously approved . Mr. H. Moreland moved : " That in view of the dearth of skilled labour this Executive views . with entire disfavour the thought of , further ploughing up of grass land . " Mr. Edgar Sayce , who stated that smallholders were treated harshly in this matter in Hereford- shire , suggested that they should be included in the motion . Mr. J. E. Jones said holdings of under 20 acres were not included in the present grading scheme . Mr. Bedford in seconding urged farmers to stick together . The resolution was carried unanimously . It was decided to hold big protest meeting at Hereford on June 24th and to invite Mr. Apps , the General Secretary of the N.F.U. , to be pres- ent . The meeting to be advertised in the local Press . x ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE . KINGSLAND MAN AGAIN REMANDED . James Dunn ( 35 ) , labourer , of Powis Row , Cob nash , Kingsland , who is in custody on a charge of attempting to murder Edith Thomas on July 2nd , was again brought up Leominster County Police Court on Monda ; and further remanded when the evidence was until yesterday ( Friday ) of taken . DILWYN . her as to COUNTY MARKETING SCHEME . - Under the County Marketing Scheme of the Women's Agricul- tural Committee Dilwyn School has been estab- lished as a depot for the parish , with Mr. J. N. Wallace in charge . The amount of produce sent to the depot for the van of the Wye Valley Co. has been very encouraging . The value has varied cach week . Three weeks ago no less than £ 6 was paid for black currants , while the following week £ 5 6s . 4d . was the value of the currants , gooseberries and vegetables received . Lettuce , onions , carrots and potatoes have also been sent . There is no doubt that the scheme will be of great benefit to the cottager in disposing of small surpluses and also a substantial contribution the national food supply . It is greatly to be hoped that the scheme will be a financial success , as there is no doubt that it will be the means not only of preventing waste but of encouraging pro- duction on the part of smallholders and cottagers . THE SCHOOLS . - Dilwyn School has been closed for four weeks on account of an epidemic of meisles and is re - opening on Monday next . The outbreak has been an extensive one and probably there have been not less than 80 cases . There is scarcely a family in the parish which has escaped aitogether and adults have been affected as well as children . Some of the cases have been serious , but happily no fatal result has been reported . in an a an LAMB KILLED MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE . -The parish has been much mystified by an in- cident which occurred during the week end , lamb being found killed under circumstances which give no clue to the reason for such outrage . On Saturday a number of sheep belong- ing to Mr. John Evans , butcher , of Dilwyn , were orchard occupied by Mrs. Lec , at Hill Bank . On the following morning a lamb , said to be the best of the lot , was found dead in neighbouring orchard occupied by Mr. James Vaughan . The animal had been killed by being " stuck " in the throat and blood on the ground showed where it had walked after being stabbed . The skin was otherwise uninjured and it is diffi- cult to account for the occurrence unless the offender was disturbed and thus prevented from removing the carcase . Inquiries have been made P.S. Matthews and a reward of £ 5 is offered for information leading to the discovery of the perpetrator . by 20 FARM LABOUR . RECRUITING FOR THE WAR AGRICULTURAI , VOLUNTEERS . Reports from different parts of the country differ greatly as to the farm labour position , although there is general agreement as to a lamentable shortage of skilled men . The recent call - up for the Army created something like dismay in farm- ing circles ; and this feeling has only been partly allayed by the concessions of the War Office and the Ministry of National Service . The County Committees , whilst recognising the difficulties that must be created by the withdrawal of more skilled able - bodied men from the farms , undoubtedly did their best to supply the county quotas ; and 70 to So per cent . of the men asked for had been supplied when the Order was issued for a sus- pension of further callings up . Enquiries made by the Food Production Depart- ment seem to indicate that the farmers are getting in the hay harvest fairly well with the aid of various forms of labour available . These include prisoners of war , convalescent soldiers , Public and Secondary school - boys and Boy Scouts , women- vil'age women as well as members of the Women's Land Army who and many townswomen offering their services for short periods - War Agri- cultural Volunteers , members of the Royal Air Force , employees of Local Authorities , the Police , and different kinds of part - time labour . Few , if any , of these workers are able entirely to replace the skilled labourers called up ; but most of them are proving of real value . sources are The women , and the War Agricultural Volun- teers are perhaps the most important of supplementary labour to which the farmer must look for the security of the corn harvest which this yeaf in most districts will follow close upon the hay harvest . A very promising source of labour Volunteers . is undoubtedly the War Agricultural In the opinion of several of the County Committees these should be encouraged in every possible way of the by the farming community , and in most counties men are being asked to enrol as a matter of national urgency . There is no doubt that as the advantages of agricultural service - as an alter- native to military service , become more fully recog nised by men over 45 in any medical category and men of low medical categories of any age , the number of enrolments will be considerable . All the evidence favours the certainty of the placing immediately of any reasonable number of fairly In Cheshire there have already suitable men . been 33 applications for men compared with 26 enrolments . Amongst the men who have en- rolled up to the present a considerable proportion seem to have had some agricutural experience in the more or less remote past , whilst others are used to horses or to the handling of various kinds of farm produce . as War Agricultural Volunteering will enable many business men to keep in comparatively close touch with their business as well as with their homes , whereas garrison duty , for instance , might mean a serious disturbance , if not a complete severance of their ordinary civil relations . Many middle- I can serve their aged or feeble men admittedly country well , indeed more effectively on the farm than in the Army ; and it to these men that the farmers of the country look for immediate and useful assistance in getting in their crops . It is important , however , that men qualified for enrol- ment as War Agricultural Volunteers should apply It will be too late if for enrolment immediately .. they wait until they receive their papers calling them up for military service . MOLE AS FARMERS ' FRIEND . Why do not we farmers recognise the value of the mole ? " asks " J.K. " in the " Agricultural Gazette . " The mole lives on the pests that des- troy crops , and when a mole has cleared his hunt- ing ground of these , he and his flock go further afield to find food and destroy the farmers ' enemies . INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC . There were 125 deaths from influenza in Birming- ham last week , compared with 96in the previous week . It is believed that the outbreak has now reached its worst , and the next weekly return is expected to show a substantial improvement in the pulbic health . In Merthyr , the total deaths from influenza dur- ing the past week were 25 . FOOD PRODUCTION . Mr. E. Rces , Wellington , has received the fol- lowing letter from his son Edward who is serving in France : - " My have just received your dear father , -I letter and am sorry to hear that my brother John has been called to the colours . I am fully aware that his going away will cause you a lot of worry and also a lot of extra work , in fact at your age and failing health and with the extra work at Leominster I have no doubt it will take all your strength and energy to keep things going , the need of able - bodied men out here is great , almost piteous , so I think the time has come when every fit man should show himself a man and respond to his country's call in this the hour of her greatest need and leave things at home to you , the aged men and women . I would under other conditions have suggested to you to have sold up the farm and everything , and lived on what you have saved by so many years of hard work and steady life . However , I know too well as a loyal Englishman your peace of mind would never allow you to live a life of ease , even luxury , at such a time when England is crying out for more and more food , and to know that you , one of her best producers , was lying dor- mant . No , father , you must stick it , and with the loss of John put your shoulder to the wheel even tighter than before , and by producing a maximum quantity of corn and meat say I will do more to defeat the Germans than both my sons . I know you will have a hard time to go through , but always remember you are fighting - yes fighting- not for me or for John's sake , but for England , and to avenge the greatest atrocitics the world has ever known , committed by the beastly Hun . I remain , dear father , your loving and affectionate son . " In THE BRANCHES THROUGH- OUT THE DISTRICT . North Herefordshire and the War . son A PRISONER OF WAR . News has been received that Pte . Thomas Lewis , of the Gloucester Regiment , of Mr. Samuel Lewis , 11 , Mill Street , Kington , is a prisoner in Germany . Mr. and Mrs. Lewis had one son killed in October , 1914 , and a son - in - law , on April 11th , 1918. One son is still serving in France . COL . F. H. LEATHER , D.S.O , Col. F. H. Leather , of Weobley , whose services on the Western Front , with the A.S.C. , have been highly Recently honoured , came home last Friday on leave . he was mentioned in despatches " for the third time and in the Birthday Honours he was awarded the D.S.O. Colonel Leather commanded the Headquarters Coy of the Welsh Divisional T. & S. Column A.S.C. , and was later promoted to the command of the Column . He has been in France for two years . KINGTON WAR NEWS . Pte . Bert Skillicorn , West Yorks Regiment , pre - t viously reportetd missing 25th of April , is now , reported to be a prisoner of war in Germany . His wife and child live in Victoria Road , King ton . Pte . Thomas Lewis , son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lewis , of Mill Street , Kington , who was serving with the Gloucesters in consequence of his two sons joining the Frauce , is also reported colours Mr. Edward Rees had spoken of relin- to be a prisoner in Germany . quishing farming . We publish the above . letter as showing the spirit of the lads who are fight- ing for their country and who realise that their . duty is more on the field of battle than at home on the land . The writer of the letter joined the Forces at the outbreak of war on his return from Australia . He is now serving in France , where he has had many marvellous escapes from death . TURF NOTE FROM PALESTINE . Pure sport is naturally rare amongst our gallant troops now employed in wresting the Holy Land from the cruel domination of the unspeakable Turk .. An interesting event , however , took place near a little village nestling among the Judean foot hills in the early hours of Wednesday , morning last . The com petitors were two horses belonging to officers of an A.S.C. Divisional Train , the one an iron - grey , alleged Syrian stallion belonging to Capt . F. F. Colne , the other , a red - roan mare , the property of Lieut . Trewin , an ex - yeoman with numerous ribands , amply testifying to the length and distinction of his services to his King and Country . The original proposal was for " Owners Up , " but Capt . Colne felt himself unable to do justice to the strenuous contest , and a substitute was hired , in the person of an ex - professional jockey . The stallion was trained to a hair , but grave doubts were entertained as to whether he could stay the course , which was of the unusual lengthy , distance of five furlongs . The mare had not received so much attention , Lieut . Trewin hav- ing been heard to say in his quaint ; characteristic fashion , Sport is all right , but get on with the war . " Consequently both he and his mare might have been seen daily on convoy duty to the first line , among the shells and bullets of the enemy . at The cross - roads presented an animated spectacle five o'clock on the eventful morning . Numerous friends and a few enemies of the contesting parties were present , and much gay chaff was heard at the starting point , as the two horses cantered gently up the course . Prominent among the crowd was the cheerful and rubicund face and merry laugh of Lieut . Sampson , who officiated as starter ; the Military Governor of T - and his Staff Officer were chatting with Capt . Young , the proprietor of the Railway Grocery Stores , Ltd. Capt . Colne was unusually serious as he gave his jockey his final instructions , but Lieut . Trewin's face preserved its Sphinx - like immobility . The start was faultless ; the two horses go away neck and neck , and for about fifty yards a blanket could have covered the pair . Then unfortunately for Capt . Colne , the natural inborn courtesy of all dwellers in the desert ,, overwhelmed the stallion , and with a murmur of Ladies first he gracefully fell back ,, and the mare cantered past the winning post with a lead of ten lengths . Lieut . Trewin was the recipient of numerous congratulations , as he rested from his exertions in the lounge of the T- Spa , supping a glass of its justly famed chlorine water , and the details of a return race were deliberated . CZECHO - SLOVAK ADVANCE . Amsterdam , July 14 - A telegram from Moscow says that the Czecho - Slovak troops , notwithstand- ing the heaviest resistance of the Red Guards , have succeeded in capturing Kazan , an important town and on the Volga , about midway between Ufa Nijni Novgorod . " By the occupation of this important railway and waterway centre , " the telegram adds , " the Czecho - Slovaks have become masters of the Govern- ment of the Lower Volga . " They are also utilising M. Trotzky's mobilisa - 1 tion in the Urals , on the Volga , and in Western Siberia for their own purposes by forming the so - called " Black Guards , " which they are using for the strengthening of their own troops , as also those of the counter - revolutionaries . LAND WOMEN'S WAGES . The Women's Branch of the Food Production De- partment requests us to deny the statement which has appeared in certain papers that some members . of the Women's Land Army are paid only 15s . weekly . The minimum commencing wage is £ 1 ; 22s . is the minimum wage for an efficient woman . in many places the women make much more than this , in one county large numbers of them have 10s . or more to spare from their wages after they have paid for their board and lodging . Free uniform , of course , is provided . as a The KAISER'S HEART " DEEPLY MOVED . " Amsterdam , July 14. - The Kaiser contributed to a book , " The New Homeland , " published welcome to repatriated prisoners of war . Kaiser said - : - With paternal regard , I have watched the suf- ferings to which prisoners have been exposed in enemy countries . My heart was deeply moved , because I was unable to alleviate their lot . They , too , suffered for the Fatherland in its most serious period . To them are due the thanks of Germany , who receives the returning ones with joy . With God's gracious help , the Fatherland will heal the wounds inflicted by the enemy's hands during their long exile . I My will shall help towards this end . call to all those now returning home to have courage , confidence , and trust in God . AUSTRALIA'S ACTING PREMIER GIVES A STRAIGHT WARNING . Melbourne , July 12 ..- Mr . Watt , Federal Treas urer and Acting Minister , has made the following statement : - " Several Labour papers and prominent members of the official Labour party are trying to sugar- coat the Labour party's peace . pre- poison pills , tending that the proposals at Perth of the Labour Conference are practically the same as Mr. Lloyd George's and President Wilson's terms .... " The pill won't go down ; it sticks in every decent Australian's throat . Australia . loathes war's horrors and sacrifices , but she would rather be dead than a slave cowering under the German lash . That is why Australia will continue to do her share for the triumph of British civilisation . " WIIY THE ALLIES INTERVENED IN RUSSIA . commenting Paris , July 13 - The " Temps , " in the on British official information announcing that Allied forces are at present defending Russian interests on the Arctic Ocean , says these foeres will recei : reinforcements , and observes that this information , which was published in . London , in- dicates that the forces in question will be placed under British command . Nothing is more natural ( adds the " Temps " ) than that the Allies , should wish to extend in some measure the great work the British Fleet has accomplished silently in the north . The object of this mission is to prevent Germany from establishing in Russia , ses , for the supplies of submarines , also to keep open last road of communication between Russia and the west , and to save the remainder of the war material the Allied ships took there for the use of the Russian Army .. PEMBRIDGE SOLDIER KILLED ' IN ACTION . We regret to announce the loss of another Pembridge soldier , Pte . Charles Dykes , second son of Mr. and Mrs. James Dykes , of Moseley House , who was killed Charles in action , in Italy , on June 15th , aged 28 . Dykes joined the Herefords in February , 1916 , and was afterwards transferred to the Gloucesters . After train- ing at Oswestry he was in France a year , going to Italy last Christmas , from where he wrote home cheer- ful and hopeful letters . Before joining up he was in the employ of Mr. Davies , Pitfield , by whom he was much valued for his sober and trustworthy habits . He I was well known and respected in the neighbourhood as a good hearted fellow , always ready to help another . Mr. and Mrs. Dykes youngest son died at Preston Camp last year and their eldest son is serving in the A.S.C. The following letter was received by Mrs. Dykes this week , who has the sympathy of all who knew her son : Dear Mrs. Dykes , Please accept my deepest sym- pathy on the death of your son , 203600 Pte . C. Dykes , Throughout that He was killed in action on June 15th . battle his conduct was splendid and altogether he was a good fellow and a fine soldier . Those of us who are left miss him . He was so well liked and respected . He was buried the next day on the Asiago Plateau , in a British Cemetery . " That God will comfort you in this sad time is the prayer of , Yours sincerely , C. A. Clark , Chaplain , Glos ' ters . " : BAREWOOD MAN WOUNDED . Pte . H. J. Edwards , K.S.L.I. , youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Edwards , of White House Farm , Barewood , Pembridge , who joined the forces February 23rd , 1917 , and was wounded at Ypres in August , 1917 , again in March , 1918 , in the Cambri Offensive and in May , 1918 , is now in a hospital at the base in France , WEOBLEY VICAR'S HONOUR . The Rev. E. H. Beattie , Vicar of Weobley , has been home on leave from France , where he has done duty as Chaplain to the Forces . Recently we announced that he had been awarded the Mili tary Cross for gallant conduct in the field . Last week he went to London and received the decora tion at the hands of his Majesty the King . We are sorry to learn that while in town Mr. Beattic . was taken ill and was obliged to remain there for several days . On His return to Weobley he ex- pected to remain at home for a week . He re- ceived a wire , however , calling him away on Wednesday . We understand that he has been deputed to act as chaplain to the interned prison- ers of war in Switzerland . mourners DOCKLOW SOLDIER'S FUNERAL . We regret to record the death of Pte . Charles B. Preece , of the Hereford Regiment , sixth son of Mr. and Mrs. Preece , of Docklow , which took 2nd place on Tuesday , the 2nd of July , at the War Hospital , Northfield , following wounds re ceived in action in Egypt and influenza and . bronchal pneumonia .. The remains were brought to his home at Docklow on Thursday last and were interred at Humber Churchyard on Saturday , July 6th , the Rev. R. L. Rome officiating . The Precce were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ( father and mother ) , George and Jennie ( brother and sister ) , Louie and Edith ( nieces ) , Mr. Bray ( aunt ) , Miss Mifflin and Mrs. Windebank , Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood ( The School ) and Mrs. Tomkins ( Docklow ) . Floral tributes were sent from the following : " In affectionate remembrance of dear Charlie , " from father , mother and Louie ; " In affectionate remembrance , " from George and Jen- nie ; " With love and remembrance , " fromí Alice . and Will ( sister and brother - in - law ) ; " In mem ory of dear Unele , " from Beatie , Albert and Ernie ; " To dear Uncle , " from Edith and Gladys ; " In deep sympathy , " from Mr. and Mrs. Howes and family ; In from sympathy , " Mr. and Mrs. Wood ; from Mr. " In sympathy , " and Mrs. Phlilpotts and family ; With sympathy , " from Mr. and Mrs. Picken ; " From all at the Post Office , Docklow ; remembrance of dear Charlie , " from Mrs. and Miss Mifflin and Mrs. Windebank ; " With deep from Mr. sympathy , " and Mrs. Colley ; " With sympathy , " from Mr. and Mrs. Tomkius and family ( Risbury ) ; " With sympathy , " from Mrs. Tomkins and family ( Dock- low ; With sympathy , " from Mr. and Mrs. Evans and family ( Lower Docklow ) ; " With sympathy , " from Mrs. Link and Annie ; " With sympathy , " from Misses Lee ; " In affectionate remembrance , " from aunt and cousins ( Kimbolton ) ; " In deep sympathy , " from Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood ; " With smypathy , from Mr. and Mrs. Butcher ; " A tri- bute of sincere sympathy , from his pals , Wurd 4 B ; " With sympathy , " from Mrs. Clarke , Alice and Marys In The bearers were Messrs . Gayley , Wood , Evans , Tomkins , Clark , Philpott , Richards and Clements . The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. T. Gayley , Docklow . YOUNG SOLDIER'S DEATH . The funeral took place on Thursday week of Cyril Hewart Moore , son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Moore , Bird in Hand , I.cominster , who died on The the previous Sunday at Beechwood Hospital . deceased , who was only 24 years of age , married Nellie , the only daughter of Mr. Joseph Vaughan , Lichfield Vaults , Hereford , some 18 months ago , He , joined Kitchener's Army in August , 1914 , and was quickly made sergeant , and sent to France with the A.S.C , early in October of that year . Here he served for a couple of years , when , volun- teers being asked for , he gave up his stripes and was sent to England for training with the R.G.A. He soon became bombardier , and was again sent out to France , where he served until January of this year , when he came to England with the object of taking a commission . He had recently been studying at a Cadet College at Bath , and passed his examination on Wednesday , June 26th . He came to Hereford on Thursday , June 27th , for a month's leave , when he appeared to have a slight chill . He became worse , and on the fol- lowing Wednesday was taken to Beechwood Hos pital , where he passed away on Sunday morning , The the cause of death being acute pneumonia . deceased was accorded a military funeral , which was largely attended by relatives and friends . " ORLETON . CHILDREN'S DAY . - On Wednesday , July 17th . " Children's Day , " the scholars of Orleton Church School completed a collection in response to an appeal by Sir Arthur Pearson for help for blinded soldiers . Willing helpers were soon found in the following collectors , Kathleen Passey , Florrie Pos tons , Amy Vale , Mary Passey , Fred Radnor and Charles Ingram , who worked well and obtained most satisfactory result , the total sum collected being just over two guineas for Sir Arthur Pear son's fund . The collectors and donors to the fund must derive much pleasure and satisfaction from the support of such a noble cause . Flags and poems were sold for the purpose of enhancing the fund . SUGAR FOR JAM . All permits for sugar issued SALT FOR WIREWORMS . Further testimony to the value of salt as a weapon against wireworm appears in the " Agri- cultural Gazette . " " F.P. " writes that , as he had plenty of salt and the cost was not heavy ,, he applied 5 cwt . per acre , after trying harrowing , to private fruit- rolling , sulphate of ammonia , and re - rolling with- growers which have not been used by August 17 out effect . The salt " did the trick . The wheat the will be cancelled , and supplies of sugar , in in a week began to gain , and it has never stopped . hands of retailers will be at the disposal of the It looks to - day like yielding nine or ten sacks i Food Control Committee for re - allocation to other growers . an acre . " LEOMINSTER ME CAPTAIN FITZHERE ENERGETIC The position in regard t Leominster Borough and R at one time satisfactory a the North Herefordshire tion a resolution was sent Wright , M.P. , Mr. Clynes the Chairman of the Local the opinion that home gro should not be sent to othe needs are supplied and It chilled meat did not arrive tion , with the result that h only came to Leominster o any meat whatever . The matter was energetica tain Wright and he is to be very prompt attention whic received at the Ministry of letter from the Ministry of Clynes stated that every ef portion meat of varying q grown or imported , fairly t and with this object in vic obtain some supply of hon industrial areas and to allo of imported meat to rural The writer also promised . late arrival of meat . On the same day Capta letter from Mr. F. W. W missioner , Derby , stating t to remedy the matter and butchers would have no plaint . Captain Wright wrote ag Food and a telegram in stated " The delay in ar Leominster has been asce labour conditions at stores were unequal to dealing Stocks are being decentral and no delay should occur Meat Supplies . " Having investigated the Food wrote on July 3rd particular date complained shortage of home killed m Birmingham area was cal the equivalent of 200 beasts For this purpose it was no surplus stock al Several maikets , including 1 , comin number of towns in the for several weeks been portion of their supplies was considered reasonable contribute a share of live stead a proportion of their the com With regard to meat did not arrive at Led that week it was admitted from Birmingham had occasions in the past , but a thorough re - organisation dealing with the demands the Icominster ' district wo ther difficulties in this m formation as to their need proper quarter sufficiently The points mentioned ab in the following question in the House : - Mr. Wright asked the to the Ministry of Food wh been called to the fact that held at Leominster on F four weeks hundreus of markets to obtain their we unable to procure , either f mutton owing to the ' whol of the fresh meat sold we Tuesdays having been sent the non - arrival at 1 , comi supplies till the Saturday ; ster district is one of the districts ; and whether , in nouncement that local re satisfied from local suppli plies were diverted elsewher if that policy cannot be fu lay down a rule that son 75 per cent . of fresh mea frozen , should , so far as every district whether 11 re Mr. Parker : The answer of the question is in the sary to allot to industrial a a certain amount of home obviate the unfairness of tirely on home - killed and frozen meat , and the stock from the Leominste out in pursuance of this p that the recent delays in th of frozen meat are largely of influenza mong transpo possible to fix the proport frozen meat to be distri since this must be gover facilities available . I ma full proportion home al'otted to Leominster for of THE ALLO SEED SO Carrots : From many plac that the carrot crop is m Where this is the case so of ami a stump - rooted variety early crop of peas cleared . Carrots sown no by attacks of the Carrot 1 Spring Cabbage : Any ti the month is a good time this useful vegetable , and must be chosen that has such as cauliflowers , kale , Be careful to sow thinly , sturdy plants . No brassic by climatic conditions tha use . Often , the first bate autumn or early winter a second sowing should be the month to the middle Red Cabbage At the s sowing of spring cabbage cabbage shou'd be sown , " so to put out for use next a WORK FOR T m Watering and Mulching : occasional showers they trate the soil to reach t in addition an abundance plied and mulching practi and beans in dry weather manure from spent house the best for mulching , but obtained , then leaf mould , make good substitutes . In light dusting of the soil w before applying the mulch fertiliser should be applic been well watered . Sligh over to fix it ; and the ing fund the roots . Hoeing : Especially do t require plenty of water , a the soil is of light and the crops will be poor and such watering is out of th be kept constantly stirred short of marvellous what a plants . seen . Tomatoes Keep the sid If the plants are this at once without furt amount of fruit is set the weekly application of liqu Herb Drying : Now is a wint supply of herbs for Mint , thyme , ' sage , tarrag in the green stage now , ti in the sun for a few day dried should be stored ' in later on . Garlic or shallots As weather and expose to the thoroughly dry off , then either laying them out on up in small bundles . PEST Celery Fly : When the 1 working under the surface fully through all the plan by squeezing the leaf who thumb and forefinger . French Bean Fungus : and pod of tall and dwarf and in some cases killing tected by black spots formi so far proved efficient . Pu and immediately destroy it BURF RURAL DISTRI COMPLAINTS ABO At the monthly meeting present Messrs . J. W. R Smallman , J. Hobby , R. the Clerk ( Mr. W. S. D ( Mr. R. W. Jarvis ) . The Clerk reported that Pig Production Society c resolution passed at the replied that a copy of the the Ministry of Food as i could be dealt with by the nothing further , but he ki Clockhouse , had received was making loc inquirie The Chairman said the pushed and have the food know what they were bu scandalous and the food no use at all , simply ru to be broken up cokernut ing for hours before it co The Clerk said that loc made . The Clerk gave an ex hold Fuel and Lighting which was left in the har Council . A local fuel over He would be an autocrat to the Controller of Coal would also appoint a Co coal merchants , coal deal pany would also nomina August 12th no one wou except by application to under the scheme ... The expense , of which the Ge thir thirds , leaving one The Council resolved th the Tenbury and Burford to carry out the order . The Surveyor reported stone supply was settled total of 200 tons , consider the estimate was . rates . MR . DILLON BLAM Mr. John Dillon , ackn resolution adopted by th Carlow , branch of the U it is many dangerous and he years since had strongly wicked policy of e unsatisfac conden the would be folly to ignore sibility for the present c is , to a very large exten of the Sinn Fein moveme tion of the people along the country under militar |