The Kington Times - June 1918
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Kington Times 22nd June 1918 - Page 2
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| Date | 22/06/1918 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 22nd June 1918 |
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11 2 MESSRS . JACKSON & MCCARTNEY Auctioneers , Valuers , House , & Estate Agents . Careful Attention given to ' AGRICULTURAL SALES and PEDIGREE STOCK , ANTIQUE and MODERN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE , HOUSE PROPERTY & LANDED ESTATES , GROWING and CONVERTED TIMBER . Moderate Terms and Immediate Settlements . VALUATIONS FOR PROBATE , MORTGAGE THE KINGTON TIMES , JUNE 22 , 1918 . KINGTON PETTY SESSIONS . Thursday of last week , before Mr John Edwards ( in the chair ) , Mr David Rogers , Mr. R. W. Griffiths . NO LICENSE . - John Sheers , of Broxwood , Pem- bridge , was fined 25s . for keeping a dog without a license , there being a previous conviction for a similar offence . ASSAULT . - Fanny Booth , of Eardisley , wife of railwayman , for assault . Defendant pleaded guilty a soldier , summoned John Townsend , of Eardisley , and admitted shaking his fist in her face . - Fined IOS . or INSURANCE , TRANSFER of HOTELS of the Barley ( Restriction ) Order , 1917 , and the or INNS . AGRICULTNRAL VALUATIONS and ARBITRATIONS a Speciality . Mr. Local Office : The Laurels , Kington . Wm . Morgan , Representative . Head Office : Craven Arms & at Hereford . KINGTON , HEREFORDSHIRE . ESSRS . JACKSON & McCARTNEY will hold their Annual Sale of about MES 3,000 STORE WETHERS and 300 STORE CATTLE , On FRIDAY NEXT , JUNE 28th , 1918 . Sale at 11 o'clock prompt . Auction Offices : Craven Arms and Kington . KINGTON . MESSRS . JACKSON & MCCARTNEY will hold their next Grading and Allotment of FAT STOCK on TUESDAY NEXT , JUNE 25th , 1918 . Early Entries Solicited . Auction Offices : Craven Arms and Kington . IN MEMORIAM . TN Loving Memory of Jane , the beloved wife of 1918 . Deeply mourned by her dear Husband and Children . A light is from our household gone , A voice we loved is still'd ; A place is vacant in our home , Which never can be filled . N Loving Memory of Jane , the beloved daughter of IN Loving Memory of Jane the beloved daughte 18th , 1918 . Sadly missed by Mother , Father , Sisters and Brother . Long days and nights she bore great pain , To wait for cure , but all in vain ; Till God above saw what was best , And took our beloved with Him to rest . IN Ever Loving Memory of George Walker , who died June 22nd , 1917 , aged 27 years . Ever remembered by his loving Mother , Sisters and Brothers . One year has passed , our hearts still sore , As time rolls on we miss him more ; His loving smile , his welcome face , And naught can fill that vacant place ; Thy will be done , ' tis hard to say , When those we love are called away . 91 , Bridge Street , Leominster . I ' N Ever Loving Memory of dear Alice , beloved wife of Pte . Alfred Lewis Garrett ( France ) , died May , 1917 . Day of sadness still come o'er us , Tears of sorrow often flow ; But memory keeps our loved one near us , Whom God claimed a year ago . From her devoted Husband and Family . MR . THANKS . R. & MRS . EVERALL , of Stoke Prior , wish to thank all friends for their kindness and sym- pathy in their sad bereavement . The Kington Times SATURDAY , JUNE 22nd , 1918 . KINGTON NOTES . The following gifts have been gratefully re- ceived by the Hospital during the last week : Mr. Romilly , sphagnum moss ; B.W.N.T.A. , 29 eggs ; Mr. Berks , spinach ; Mrs. Gwyer , potatoes , rhubarb , and vegetables ; Mrs. Griffiths ( Oatcroft ) , eggs ; Mr. Probyn , eggs ; Mr. Pelly , strawberries ; Mr. Cook , papers ; Mr. Chambers , papers ; Mr. Turner , bread and milk daily ; Mr. Parr , eggs and vegetables . The Rev. M. Whitside , who has been in charge of Kinnersley Parish for several months past , lost his son last week while flying near London . • • Mr. de F. Pennefather , M.P. , after hearing one of Mr. Hodge's speeches the other night , subscribed £ 25 to the Minister of Pensions Voluntary Fund for assisting disabled men to start in small businesses . He promised a further £ 25 if Liverpool would send 99 similar subscriptions . At least 100 men will benefit il Mr. Pennefather's invitation is accepted . on Sixteen candidates from St. Ethelbert's Church , Leominster , journeyed by brakes to Hereford Sunday afternoon , where they were confirmed by the Archbishop f Cardiff ( the Right Rev. James Romanus Bilsborrow , O.S.B. ) in the Church of St. Francis Xavier . Altogether there were over 200 candidates , including old and young , English and Belgians , sol- diers and Boy Scouts . The Bishop was assisted by Canon J. J. Colgan , O.S.B. , and the Rev. James Byrne , of Leominster . The Archbishop delivered a striking and earnest address to the candidates and after the Sacrament of confirmation there Benediction . The music and singing was most pleasing and effec- tive . There was a crowded congregation . Earlier in the day the Archbishop held a confirmation , at Bar- testree Convent . • . was There was a good supply of all kinds of stock at Leominster Fortnightly Stock Market on Tuesday last . Store trade was rather better . Short supply of pigs with prices a little higher . Yearling bullocks made up to £ 30 , store heifers £ 34 , cows with calves £ 46 , barrens £ 40 , rearing calves 438. to £ 8 . Fair supply of sheep . Sows with pigs £ 33 , sows £ 15 10s . PEMBRIDGE . During the past three months the Pembridge Red Cross Working Party have made 194 garments ( 114 flannel and 80 knitted things ) from a grant of material sent from the Red Cross Headquarters , and the garments have been returned there . Badges and certificates for regular work have been awarded to Lady Wood , Mesdames Evans , Green - Price , Howard , Lockyer , H. Pinches , Poulton , Sutherland , Misses A. Bevan , Hicks , Hope , Lloyd , V. Sutherland , A. Thomas . Another supply of material is being sent from London , to be made up during the next quarter . KINGSLAND . On Saturday last the Kingsland Troop of Boy Scouts had a most couting . enjoyable Lieut.- Colonel T. R. W. Davidson , who is always willing to do whatever he can for the good of the boys , kindly provided the outing . The arrangements for the picnic were in the able hands of Mrs. J. Preece . The party left Kingsland by brake for Presteign , where they were given a splendid recep- tion . The Troop , conducted by Miss Jobling , par- aded the town , led by their band , in the evening , which caused great admiration by the inhabitants for the smart way in which the lads turned out . The party returned to Kingsland about after a most enjoyable outing . BOY HOLDS POLICE AT BAY . 10.30 , A boy's exploit in holding at bay with an un loaded revolver detectives and police was Tottenham on Saturday . told at The boy , Frederick Oldrey , who described him- self as an actor , was seen by a detective to enter . a house at Wood Green late on Friday night . When he saw the detective had noticed him , he ran upstairs and bolted himself in a bedroom , slamming the door in the officer's face . The de- tective then ran to the back of the house and there he saw the youth half out of the window and holding a revolver in his hand . To the occu- pier of the house , who was looking on , the lad shouted , " I'll shoot you . " a relief force came from the nearest police station , the door of the room was forced . and the boy was found , revolver in hand , under the bed . He was remanded on a charge of steal- ing a quantity of gold and silver articles . When The U.S. TRADE BOYCOTT AGAINST GERMANY . The New York correspondent of the Central News says : The American Defence Society is putting all its weight behind the movement to use the trade boycott against Germany . society is out to get 20,000,000 American signatures to the pledge : " I pledge myself never know- ingly to buy any article made in Germany . " Other patriotic organisations , notably American Guardian Society , have asked boycott pledges rang- ing in duration from the period of the war to 25 years . But the American Defence Society's pledge sets no time limit during which Americans shall buy no goods made in the land of the Kaiser . the BOY'S POISON DRAUGHT . In an attempt to take his life , George Harris , a youth of 16 , chopped the heads off a box of phos- phorus matches , which he bought for the pur- pose , and mixed them in a cupful of machine oil . He drank this strange mixture , and was found by the police in a state of collapse . His explanation was that he had been dismissed from his employ ment on an unjust suspicion of stealing money , and so decided to take his life . He was remanded on Monday at the Guildhall . KINGTON LOCAL TRIBUNAL . At a meeting of the above Tribunal on Monday there were present : Messrs . W. C. Chambers ( Chairman ) , W. H. Banks , E. Bird , S. Geaussent , H. G. Hughes . J. Oliver , C. Price , W. Price ,. Cap- tain E. A. Mahir ( Military Representative ) , and Mr. J. R. Swindells ( Clerk ) . The following were the cases considered : - Thomas Raymond Davies , 21 , married , Bridge Street , Kington , blacksmith . - To apply to the War Agricultural Executive Committee .. Edward J. Gregory , 42 , married , grade 2 , grocer's assistant and traveller . - August 1st , pending con- sideration of case by Regional Director of National Grade I , mar- for Passey 3 , Frederick T. Wakelin , 44 , ried , with 7 children , warehouseman Nott and Co. - August 1st . Wilfrid Munslow , aged 37 , married , Grade veterinary surgeon . - November 6th . W. Turner , 30 , married , Albert Arrow Lodge , War Kington . - Adjourned for reference to Agri- cultural Committee . Arthur Morris , Grade 3 , Prospect Row , Kington , medical hotel boots and busman . - Adjourned for examination . Herbert Evans , 10 , Duke Street , Kington . - Ad- journed for medical examination . Temporary exemption to January 1st , 1919 , was granted in the following cases : - FOOD PROSECUTIONS . - John Edwards , of Kin- sham , farmer , and Margaret Service . Jane Edwards , his for manufacturing bread wife , were summoned from wheaten flour in contravention of the Manu facture of Flour and Bread Order . John Edwards was further charged on two counts with a breach Wheat Rye and Rice ( Restriction ) Order , 1917. Mr. Marshall Freeman instructed by Mr Huggins , of Birmingham , appeared for the Ministry of Food , and Mr. T. A. Matthews , of Hereford , defended , and pleaded not guilty - Evidence was given by Inspector O'Byrne , of the Ministry of Food , Mr. R. P. Morris , Executive Officer , Mr. Franklin , and others , from which it appeared that John Edwards on the 10th of April last sent three sacks of wheat to Mr. Brisabane , of Lingen , to grind at his mill , and also a bushel of barley to mix with it . The barley was not , however , ground , and mixed with the wheat , and was taken back to Mr. Edwards unground . The whole wheat flour was used by Mr. and Mrs. Edwards for making bread , and during the course of their enquiries the Inspec- tois found that the defendant John Edwards had been grinding wheat and barley for pig feed withou : a permit authorising him to do so , and from the evidence of Mr. C. Franklin it was esti- mated that of this wheat and barley so ground for animal food 95 per cent was suitable for human consumption . - For using wheaten flour for the bread Mr. and Mrs. Edwards were each fined £ 5 with £ 5 5s costs in this case , and in each of was fined £ 2 10s . , the other cases Mr. Edwards making £ 20 5s . in all . OBITUARY .. We regret to record the death of Miss Sarah Jane Meredith , of Rose Hall , Kington , which oc- The curred on the 12th inst . at the age of 79 . deceased lady was the eldest daughter of the late The Mr. Henry Meredith , formerly of Kington . funeral took place at Kington Cemetery on Satur- day afternoon last , the service being conducted by the Rev. Ralph Price and the Rev. H. E. H. Pro- byn . The mourners included Mr. J. H. Meredith ( nephew ) , Miss F. Meredith , London ( niece ) , ass and Miss Ethel Meredith ( nieces ) . Eva Meredith Wreaths were sent by Miss Florence W. Meredith , Mdme . Rodrique and Mde . de Brunet ( sisters ) , Mrs. James . Meredith ( sister - in - law ) , and her nephews and nieces at Llanfair House ; Mrs. H. F. Meredith ( London ) and nephews and nieces ; Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Sprague and family ; Mr. and May , Mrs. E. A. Mahir ; Miss Vaughan ; Misses Marjorie and Dorothy Jenkins ; Mr. and Mrs. Jones and family ; Maids at Rose Hill ; Miss Patty Williams ; the Minister and friends of the Wes- The bearers leyan Church ; Mrs. Merrick ; etc. were Messrs . William Thomas , J. W. Turner , William Angel and Moses Jones . The funeral ar- rangements were carried out by Messrs . James Meredith and Co. , Kington . HORSE TRADE . GOOD BUSINESS AT HEREFORD AUCTION . Nearly 250 horses were entered for Messrs . Jack- son and McCartney's Hereford auction on Satur- day last , and very satisfactory business was done for the class of animals on offer . There was no prize list this time , but interest was well sus- tained throughout . Appended is a list of the best prices : - HEAVY HORSES . Mr. J. Farr , Ledbury , brown gelding Messrs . Ricketts , Trebarried , ch . mare Messrs . Parker Bros. , brown gelding Mr. Dyke , Leinthall , bay gelding Messrs . Parker Bros. , Preston gelding Wynne , brown Mr. J. Eckley , Caradoc , bay gelding Mr. W. Morgan , Sennybridge , br . gelding Mrs. Powell , Almeley , roan gelding . Mr. Watkins , Brinsop , brown gelding Mr. J. Farr , bay gelding Mr. J. Farr , chestnut gelding Gs . 170 163 155 152 150 150 142 140 140 Mr. Davies , Three Cocks , chestnut mare 140 139 Mr. A. J. Andrews , Bullingham , br . gelding 138 Mr. Andrews , Lyde , brown gelding 138 Mr. Dyke , Eardisland , black gelding 131 Mr. Watkins , Pontrilas , black mare 130 Mr. T. Morgan , Talyllyn , grey mare 130 Mr. Thomas , Brecon , brown mare 130 Mr. W. Eynon , Grosmont , black mare 125 Mr. J. Gwilliam , Allensmore , br . mare 123 Mr. J. Williams , Cowarne , brown mare ... 121 121 120 Mr. Williams , Ewias Harold , bay mare 118 Mr. Watkins , Wellington , br . mare 114 Mr. T. Lewis , Credenhill , br . mare 113 Mr. J. F. Cook , Bromyard , roan mare 110 Mr W. Griffiths , Shelwick , bay mare 110 Mr. J. Meredith , Clyro , brown gelding 104 Mr. Bob Williams , Hereford , br . mare ......... 100 100 100 Mr. H. Gittins , Whitbourne , bay gelding 100 91 Mrs. Weaver , Bodenham , bay gelding 85 Mr. E. W. Langford , Hereford , bay mare 80 Mr. Hancocks . Bishops Froome , roan gelding 83 Mr. A. Morgan , Grosmont , brown mare 83 CART COLTS AND FILLIES ( UNBROKEN ) . 100 Mr. Serpill , Netherton , roan mare 94 Mr. Davies , Kinnersley , chestnut gelding Mr. Morgan , Talyllyn , black filly Mr. Herbert , Orleton , bay mare Major R. L. Heygate , Bromyard , bay gelding 110 Mr. T. Lewis , black gelding Messrs . Watkins , Clyro , brown mare Mr. A. Morgan , brown gelding Mr. W. T. James , Brecon , bay colt Mr Biggs , Nupend , bay mare Mr. Karslake , Mathon , shire colt HACKNEYS . Mr. Taylor Biichend , roan gelding Mr. F. D. Bach , Onibury , ch . gelding James Bateman Farquhar , 43 , single , Grade 3 , The Nail Row , Kington , clerk , in the employ Old Radnor Trading Co. Evan Thomas Kinsey , 38 , married , B 1 , Reliev- ing Officer and Secretary , to Oddfellows ' Society . Richard 42 , Palfrey Morris , married , Bridge Street , Kington , Sanitary Inspector and Executive Officer to Rural Food Control Committee .. Henry J. Pennell , 39 , married , Grade 3 , Duke Street , Kington , cabinet maker . William B. Bounds , 40 , married , Bath Cottage , Kington , millers ' varman . James H. Symonds , 40 , married , Grade 3 , Castle Hill , Kington , gardener and chauffeur . John Lacy Swain , 34 , single , Grade 3 , Mill Street , Kington , postman . Harry Hughes Thompson , married , Grade High Street , Kington , clerk , in the employ of Old Radnor Company . KINGTON NATIONAL EGG COLLECTION . were One hundred and eighteen eggs were received at the Depot on Tuesday , June 11th , and 14 were bought , making a total of 132. Of these 100 sent to London and 32 to the Kington Red Cross Hospi . ! . The eggs came from : Mrs. Moore ( ion ) 2 , per Mrs. Morgan ( Huntingdon ) 15 , per Mrs. Cornish Watkins ( Staunton - on - Arrow ) 11 , per Mrs. Milne ( Titley ) 20 , Mrs. Owens ( Hergest ) 2 , Mrs. Price ( Rushock ) 3 , Mrs. Nash ( Bradnor ) 2 , Mrs. Drew ( Gladestrey ) 3 , Mrs. Price ( L'anhedry ) Mrs. 2 , Bach Brilley ) 2 , Mr. Preece ( College ) ( Lyonshall ) 4 , Miss Bromage ( The Cwmma ) 6 , Mrs. Chandler ( Rosehill ) 2 , Kington Girls ' School 8 , Kington Infants ' School 4 , Mrs. Evans ( Downfield ) 1 , Mr. Blackburne ( Church Street ) 1 , Mrs. Mouns- low ( Bridge Street ) 2 , Mr. G. Davies ( Westfield ) 2 , Mrs. Price ( The Rhodds ) 2 , Mrs. Gittoes ( Oak lands ) 4 , Mrs. Hawkins ( Lilwall ) 4 , Miss Price ( I , ilwall ) 4 , Mrs. Duggan ( Woodlands ) 4 , per Mrs. Hicks ( High Street ) 3 , Mrs. Lilwall ( The Woods ) 3. Cash donations came from A Friend 6d . , Mrs. Chambers ( Beeches ) 1s . , Kington Infant School 6d . , per Mrs. Cornish Watkins 10d . Sixty - three eggs were received at the Depot on Tuesday , June 18th , and 35 were bought , making a total of 98. Of these 72 were sent to the Central Depot and 26 to the Kington Red Cross Hospital . The eggs came from : Mrs. Davies ( Mount Pleas - 1 ant ) 7 , Mrs. Nash ( Bradnor ) 2 , per Mrs. Cornish Watkins ( Staunton - on - Arrow ) 12 , Mrs. Moore ( Hun- ton ) 2 , Mr. Preece ( College ) 2 , Mrs. Drew ( Glades- try ) 3 , Mr. Duggan ( Rabber ) 2 , Mrs. Evans ( Down- field ) 1 , Kington Girls ' School 2 , Kington Infants ' School 4 , Mr. G. Davies ( Westfield ) 2 , Mr. Price ( Burches ) 4. Mr. Blackburne ( Church Street ) 1 , Miss Jones ( Tavern ) 3. Mr. Morris ( Newton ) 4 , Mrs. Phillips ( Newton ) 4 , per Mrs. Hicks ( Highli Street ) 2 , Mrs. Davies ( Hergest ) 1 , Mrs. Lilwall Cash donations came from : A ( The Woods ) 3 . Friend 6d . , Mr. E. J. Gregory 1s . , per Mrs. Cor- nish Watkins 8d . , Kington Infants ' School 4d . , Kington Girls ' School 6d . TITLEY . Considerable excitement was caused in Lyonshall village and the neighbourhood on Friday last by an aeroplane flying very low and arrived in field near the church . A large number of people The assembled to see the machine rise again . a airman enquired for the Vicar of Titley and when directed departed for the village and alighted in a field and after remaining a short time departed in a northerly direction . WEDDING AT DILWYN . con- A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Mary's Church , Dilwyn , on Tuesday . The tracting parties were Miss Edith Beatrice Davies , fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Davies , Stockingfield , and Mr. Joseph Maythan , third son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Maythan , Yarkhill . The bridesmaids were Miss Gladys Matilda Davies ( sister of bride ) and Miss Winifred Daisy Clifton , Shobdon . Mr. Phil Maythan ( brother of bride- groom ) was best man . The bride was given away . by her father Mr. Edwin Davies . The Rev. F. Mellor was the officiating clergyman . The bride HEREFORDSHIRE DISTRICT WAGES COMMITTEE . At a meeting of this Committee held on Wednes- day last , Mr. J. C. Mackay ( Chairman ) presiding , a recommendation as to the wages of women over 18 years of age was sent to the Wages Board . The following were appointed for the respective District Council areas . Chairman . Wigmore Area- Mr. H. F. Russell Sub - Committees Worker . Mr. E. Rudd Employer . Mr. J. Edwards Leominster Area- Mr. J. M. Parry Kington Area- Mrs.Edith E. Clowes Mr. J. Edwards Mr. E. Bennett Mr. S. Box Weobley Area- Mr. H. F. Russell Mrs. Edith E. Clowes Mr. R. W. Griffiths Mr. S. Box Bromyard Area- Mr. Fred Ballard Mr. F. W. J. Firkins Mr. W. R. Palmer Mr. A.L. Thompson Mr. R. Quinn Mr. S. Box Mr. W. L. Pritchett Hereford Area- Mr. J. C. Mackay Bredwardine Area- Mr. J. C. Mackay Dore Area- Mr. J. C. Mackay Whitchurch Area- Mr. J. C. Mackay Ross Area- Mr. J. C. Mackay Ledbury Area- Mr. Ballard Mr. W. L. Pritchett Mr. P. Hoddell Mr. P. Hoddell Mr. S. Box Mr. S. Box Mr.G.H.Edwards Mr. W. L. Pritchett Mr. S. Box power to Rents , These Sub - Committees will have the deal with Permits of Exemption , Cottage benefits , and allowances under the Corn Produc- tion Act . Some time must elapse after the fixing of the minimum rate Betore all applications Permits of Exemption can be dealt with . for In order to avoid in the interval , the risk of workers who are incapable of earning the minimum rate being dismissed , or of employers being sub- jected to claims by such workers for payment of the full minimum rate , the Wages Board have framed the Permit so as to enable a Committee if they think fit to provide that the Permit shall operate from the date of application . Where a bona fide application for a Permit of Exemption has been made and is awaiting con- sideration , by a sub - committee , no action would be taken by the Wages Board against an employer , for payment of the worker at less than the mini- mum rate fixed by the Wages Board , pending the decision of the sub - committee , but subject always recover bany action which may be taken to arrears due to the worker in accordance with such decision . It , is hoped to arrange for meetings of the sub- committees immediately after July 10th next . BODENHAM AND THE PRISONERS OF WAR FUND . 3 : 7 , An arganised effort of the Prisoner of War Fund ( K.S.L.I. ) has realised the large total of over 100 . The paid or promised private subscriptions exceed £ 50 . To this must be added the collections at the MISSION church and at Maund Room of £ 8 . A parish " draw " for a War young pig , Savings Certificates , and other prizes , produced 44 118 . Mr. Morris ( Poolhead ) sold 17 books of 10 tickets each , Mrs. Wills 9 , Mr. R. fughes Rowlands Mr. and Miss Nutt 6. Mrs. Cuilman 5 , Miss Middleton ( Wellington ) 3 , Mr. A. Morvan 3 , Miss M. Weaver Amongst the other sellers were Messrs . W. Jones , J. Quarrell ( Marden ) , J. Simpson , J. Watkins ( Leominster ) , George , Noakes ( Hope ) , ( Marden ) , W. Bradford ( Leominster ) , Mrs. Cross the Misses Turner ( Hereford ) , Bonnin , G. Symonds , Bacon , E. Starey , F. Starey , R. M. Symonds , Thomas , and Master John Worsey . Miss Leather , won the pig . The following of Hampton Park , were the winning numbers for the draw : The Pig 931 , three War Savings Certificates 721 , 232 , 86 . Other prizes 768 , 748 , 819 , 384 , 75 , 373 , 279 , 591 , 566 , 227 , 116 , C03 , 909 , 674 , 926 , 253 , 512 , 824 , 705 , 729 , 804 , 49 , 868 , 207 , 523 , 925. 331 , 913 , 417 , 20 , 271 , 527 , 131 . TENBURY PETTY SESSIONS . Tuesday last , before Messrs . G. Ballard ( in the chair ) , H. T. Nott , G.E. Godson , C. G. Partridge . DEFENCE OF THE REALM ACT . IMPORTANT PROSECUTION . SUPPLYING BREAD TO GERMAN FRISONERS . John Wormington , baker , Tenbury , was sum Act for moned under the Defence of the Realm supplying , at Lindridge German May 10th , prisoners with certain articles likely to facilitate their escape , viz . , 12 loaves of bread . Mr. W. A. Tree , Worcester , was for the prosecution and Mr. Estyn Jones , of Ludlow , was for the defence . Defendant pleaded guilty to the charge . man on In stating the case for the police and military authorities Mr. Tree said the German prisoners were sent to work on the land . From information given to the police two constables went to watch . They concealed themselves in a coppice . The de- fendant drove up and stopped at another coppice . As he did so a German prisoner came up and de- The fendant handed him two loaves of bread . constable then went into the field where the Ger- prisoner had gone and saw him take two loaves out of a bag . The constable spoke to him , but he was unable to speak English . Wormington was seen later and when asked about it he said it was some old bread . At first he said he had sold 8 loaves and afterwards admitted that he had disposed of 12 and was paid 4s . 6d . for them . The German prisoner took the police officer to where the loaves were hidden and he found 12. Later the Police Station Wormington stated that the loaves were mouldy . Mr. Howell was called in to give his opinion and he thought the bread was baked on the previous Monday . It seemed an ex- traordinary thing that if the bread was mouldy defendant should sell it for 4s . 6d . Unfortunately it was not the first time the offence had been Inspector Milsom had told him in April that he must not supply bread to the pris- oners . He ( counsel ) would call a boy named Cook , defendant , who formerly in the employ of the would say that Wormington told him if he should see any German prisoners he must supply them with loaves . The offence was therefore very delib- erate and systematic . The penalty for infringing the Defence of the Realm Act was six months ' One imprisonment or a fine not exceeding £ 100 . wore a cream satin dress trimmed with Honiton lace , also wearing orange blossom and tulle veil . She carried a lovely bouquet of white roses . The bridesmaids were attired in dresses of mauve voile with grey hats and were gold brooches , the gifts of the bridegroom , and carried lovely bouquets of mauve flowers . After the ceremony a reception 93 was held at the bride's home . The happy couple committed . left Leominster by the 7.30 train , for their future home near Ross . The bride's travelling dress was of pink voile , with hat to match .. The following were the 90 81 80 65 63 15 North Herefordshire and the War . PEMBRIDGE MAN AWARDED THE MILITARY MEDAL . Sig . F. J. Wall , son of Mrs. Wall , East Street , Pembridge , has won the Military Medal for con spicuous bravery and devotion to duty as a signaller repairing wires under heavy shell fire on April 18th to 20th . A PRISONER OF WAR . Mrs. Nash , 44 , Vicarage Street , Leominster , re- Nash , K.S.L.I. , stating that he was a prisoner of ceived a post card on Thursday from Pte . W. H. war in Germany . He was reported missing . BIRCHER MAN A PRISONER . Mr. and Mrs. Pinches , of Cockgate Farm , Bir- cher , have received the news , by post card , that their son , Pte . Ernest Pinches , is a prisoner in Germany . WIGMORE MAN SUCCUMBS TO WOUNDS . Mrs. He Hilda Morgan , wife of Lance - Corporal Whitaker Morgan , received the sad news from France that her husband died of wounds in the recent fighting . The gallant soldier was the only son of Mr. Thomas and Priscilla Morgan , of Ford Street , Wigmore , and joined the Shropshire Light Infantry in November , 1915 , and was drafted to France early in 1916 and was twice wounded . was subsequently transferred to the Worcesters and was wounded the third time in 1917. On tne 3rd inst . he was again wounded , which proved this time fatal . He was of a quiet disposition and was held in great esteem by his comrades . I , ance- Corporal Morgan leaves a wife and two small children to mourn his loss , for whom , as well as his parents , much sympathy is felt in the village . LIEUT . J. H. GRIFFITHS , CREDENHILL . a News has been received by his relatives that Lieutenant J. H. Griffiths , R.F.A. , of Credenhill , fell in action on May 29th , aged 31 years . The deceased officer was the youngest son of Mrs. E. Griffiths , Cromer Lane , Credenhill , and also brother to Mrs. E. Pead , The Marsh , Weobley . He joined the Army when only 16 years of age and had therefore seen 15 years ' service with the Colours He went to France at the outbreak of war and was wounded three times and gassed twice , having a military record of which the family may be justly proud . He leaves a widow and hild . A brother is serving in France . Second - Lieutenant Harry Edward Poulton , South Staffordshire Regiment ( posted as missing last October , and now presumed to have been killed ) , was twenty - seven years of age and the eldest son of the late Mr. James Oliver Poulton , of Brierley , Broomwater , Teddington , and grandson of Captain George Field , St. Johns , Newfoundland . He was educated in France , and , Joining the London Rifle Brigade on the outbreak of war , saw a great deal of hard fighting , including that at the battle of the Somme . As the result of that service he was offered a commission , and on January 25 , 1917 , was gazetted to the South Staffordshire Regiment . His manliness and fine open character won for him many friendships and great popularity among offi- cers and men , and testimony of this was disclosed by his reception at his old school when he passing through France for his last leave . Second - Lieutenant Poulton was a nephew of Mr. H. A. Poulton , of Church Street , Leominster . WIGMORE . was was Mr. FOOD PRODUCTION SOCIETY . - A meeting held at the School on Tuesday evening . J. Morgan , The Stores , presided . Mr. James ( the Hon . Secretary ) announced the purchase of a Knapsack sprayer , which is now available for immediate use . A sufficient supply of copper sulphate and soda is to hand , and it was decided that non members be charged at the rate of 2d . per 100 yards for the sprayer and wash , the opera- tor , Mr J. Griffiths , to be paid in addition at the rate of 6d . per hour . A tub for mixing the in- gredients is being lent by the Rev. W. Bamford , at the Vicarage . Satisfaction was expressed at the establishment of a local depot for surplus fruit and vegetables , for which Hereford Market prices are paid and the produce collected every Monday from 10 a.m. to I p.m. , the local arrange- ments being under the supervision of Mrs. Akroyd , of Wigmore Hall . The meeting passed vote of sympathy with Mr. Thomas Morgan and family in the loss of their only son , Lance - Corporal Whitaker Morgan , who died from wounds in France on the 3rd inst . nts : - Bridegroom to bride , gold brooch ; bride to bride- groom , travelling case ; bride's parents , eiderdown ; Sapper and Mrs : A. Farmer , Eardisland , tumblers and hair tidy ; Mr. and Mrs. H. Davies , Dilwyn , table cloth ; Mr. and Mrs. G. Eckley , The Pitch Farm , coloured table cloth ; Pte . J. J. Davies , A.S.C. , France , cheque ; Pte . A. Davies , K.S.L.I. , Salonika , breakfast cruet ; Mr. and Mrs. W. Morgan , Wolver- hampton , bed spread ; Miss G. Davies , Treasury the note ; Corporal R. Davies , R.E. , rose bowl ; Misses Farmers and Masters Jack and Stanley , pair of pictures ; Master Billy Davies , photo frame ; Miss Maisy Eckley , sideboard cloth ; Mrs. and Miss E. Scott , Cheltenham , silver teapot ; Mr. and Mrs. W. Bealing , Cardiff , embroidered table cloth ; the Misses Grace and Lilian Bealing , Cardiff , duchesse set ; Mr. P. Greenly , Mon. , Treasury note ; Mr. and Mrs. W. Price , The Mill , afternoon tea knives ; Miss A. Furmidge , Isle of Wight , tea spoons ; Mrs. J. Saddler , London , tray cloth ; Mr. Smale , Leo ; minster , afternoon cloth ; Mr. Golding , Leominster , pair of vases ; Mr. and Mrs. T. Eckley , The Brook , pair of pictures ; A Friend , Gravesend , pair china ornaments ; Mrs. Christon and Miss Ghent , Cheshire , fancy towels ; Miss Elsie Ricketts , Worcester , d'oyleys ; Miss A. Grant , Kington , bed linen ; Mrs. Grant , Kington , silver salt cellars ; Mr. Phil Maythan , Abergavenny , and Miss M. Preece , Hereford , breakfast cruet ; Miss M. Hop- kins , Hereford , dessert spoons ; Mrs. and Miss Clifton , Shobdon , face towels . NO NATIONAL RATIONING OF TEA . MATTER LEFT TO LOCAL FOOD COMMITTEES . The Food Controller has decided that the new . scheme for the distribution of tea supplies , which comes into operation on July 14 , will not be ac- companied by the national rationing of tea to the consumer , at least until further experience has been gained . It will , however , be open to any Food Control Committee to adopt or continue a tea rationing scheme in its district and to arrange for the National Ration Book to be used for this purpose . In every district the sale of tea by re- tailers will be confined primarily to their regis- tered customers , and persons removing from district to another should make the same arrange- ments as apply to rationed foods for transferring to a new retailer . one LITTLE GIRL'S DEATH . FOURTEEN - YEAR - OLD BROTHER REMANDED ON MURDER CHARGE . The Nottingham magistrates on Friday remanded Frederick Adkin , aged 14 , son of a hosiery hand , on a charge of murdering his sister Rosalind , aged 8 , who was found in an outbuilding of an unten- anted house . Children answering the description of the accused and the deceased were seen in the garden of the all trace of the house on Tuesday , after which girl was lost for a time . The body was found with the head smashed in and a wound in the neck . Close by was a large lump of limestone The boy , who has suffered covered with blood . from epilepsy , made no reply to , the charge . At the inquest on Friday a verdict of " Wilful murder " was returned against the accused boy . detective that he dropped a The latter told a stone on his sister's head , and cut the back of her neck with scissors and her throat with a piece of glass . 13 EX - GUARDSMAN'S TWO WIVES . An ex - Guardsman , George W. Ransome , who has been invalided out of the Army , was charged at He said Marylebone on Saturday with bigamy . that , when he was a soldier on furlough , his first wife would not have him at home and he had to go into lodgings . Later , she wrote and told him not to return and that she could get on quite well without him . He met a Miss Gibbons , and , as they got on very well together , he married her . In evidence Miss Gibbons said Ransome gave his name as George Kay at first , but signed the She did marriage register in his proper name . not know he was married until a summons came from the first wife and her family . A remand was ordered and the cepted Christopher L. Lane , actor , magistrate ac- surety . as AMERICA'S RESOLVE .. AN INCREASING FLOW OF MEN AND MUNITIONS . Washington , June 15. - President Wilson , in message to President Poincaré , says : - a It is our fixed and unalterable purpose to send men and materials in a steady and increasing volume until any temporary inequality of forces is entirely overcome , and the forces of freedom made overwhelming . my own I am sure I am expressing the feeling of the people of the United States as well as when I say that it is with increasing pride and gratification they have seen the forces under General Pershing , co - operating more and more actively with the French and British forces for the liberation of French soil Mr. Wilson further said " It is only by vic- tory that peace can be achieved at the world's affairs settled upon a basis of enduring justice aud right . " Belle : " I wish Providence had made me a inan ! " Nellie : " Perhaps one has been made . Only you haven't found him yet . " of the reasons why the military and police author- ities took up the case was because the prisoners were properly rationed . To allow them to buy food would interfere with the discipline of the camp . He was instructed to ask for such a pen- alty as would prevent a repetition of the offence . The order to proceed with the case had been given by Colonel Greenway , Commandant of the Prisoners of War Camp at Evesham . That order permitted the case to be brought before a Court of Summary Jurisdiction . Inspector Milsom in evidence said he warned the defendant and every other tradesman that it would be an offence to supply German prisoners with foodstuff . He had received a complaint that Wormington's son had been supplying loaves to the prisoners of war . When warned about it de- fendant said the boy must not do it again . When he ( the Inspector ) saw Wormington in reference to the present case defendant said the loaves were three weeks ' old . He ( the Inspector ) disputed it and suggested that a competent tradesman be called in to adjudicate . It was agreed that Mr. Howell should be asked his opinion . P.C. Gibbs said the loaves were handed to Mr. Howell and he said " In my opinion it was baked on Monday last . " By Mr. Estyn Jones : Did he break the loaf through ? No , he only handled it . Reginald Cook , a boy , said he was in the em- ploy of Wormington from October to May ... He remembered the German prisoners . He had been told to put some stale bread on the cart and the prisoners have it . He had seen 20 loaves put into a sack for this purpose . The supply had been going on for several weeks . When he got back Wormington said " Did you supply any bread ? " and he replied " No. " Defendant said " I did and I got copped . " GERMAN THINKS KINDNESS DUE TO FEAR . Colonel Greenway , the competant military auth- ority for Worcester , stated that prisoners of war were not allowed to buy anything except in the canteen and there they could not buy anything containing meat , sugar or flour . He regarded the case as serious , because if it was allowed to go it leads to others . If the Germans are supplied in this manner they look upon the thing as due to fear on our part . He had been used to discip- line and he did not understand consideration . Mr. Estyn Jones for the defendant said he could not take the serious view of the case as Mr. Tree had done . The prisoners were engaged on farms and their , privileges were therefore considerable . Certainly he did not think the loaves would facili- tate a prisoner's escape , rather did he think they would be a handicap . It was the first case of the kind taken in that district . Mr. Wormington's . instructions to him were that the loaves had been hanging about his place for about a fortnight . They were made of rather blacker flour than usual . His customers would not have them . He could not destroy them or give them to pigs- What was he to do ? He decided to sell them to the prisoners of war , which offence in the sight of the law was no more venal than supplying them . to pigs . His client was merely a journeyman baker , who had seven children , and . was looking after the business in the absence of the real owner , his brother , who was in in the Army Egypt . THE VERDICT . The Chairman said they would have to look upon the charge in a serious light , but in view of the fact that it was the first time an offence of this kind had been committed in the district they would take that into consideration and fine him £ 10 . HOUSE BREAKING AT EASTHAM . THEFT OF CASH , EGGS AND BUTTER . James Peniket , alias Evans , and Michael Howe , alias Thompson , aged 19 and 20 , and of no fixed charged abode , were with breaking into the house of Ada Ellen Rowley , of Eastham , on June 12th and stealing therefrom 115. , a loaf of bread , 8 eggs and lb. of butter . some Ada Ellen Rowley stated that she was a widow living at the Flats , Eastham . She kept a small shop and house together . On Wednesday , June 12th , she left the house at 2 o'clock to do Rev. Lea . She returned at haymaking for the 7.30 , the door was as she left it . The house had been entered by the breaking of 3 strips of wood on another door . These strips covered up an aper- ture and when taken off it was an easy matter for anyone to put their hand through and slip the bolt , which apparently had been done . Eight eggs and a 4 lb. loaf were missing out of the dairy , besides lb. of butter , and a small piece of mar- garine out of the place she called the shop . All the money was missing ; she was not clear how much , but would say about 10s . or 118. It was kept in two tin boxes in a drawer under a table . On June 13th she was P.C. shown a penny by She would Gibbs ; the coin was now produced . swear it was in her possession a few days before the robbery . She recognised it by a number of cuts and did not remember paying it away to anybody . Margaret Weaver , wife of Benjamin Weaver , of Eastham , said she saw the prisoners on Wednesday about 3 o'clock . They called at her house to ask for a cup of tea . Her house was by the roadside and a quarter of mile from the Flats . She gave them some tea and they offered to pay for it with , some coppers , but she did not take it . She iden- tified them from among about six others at the Police Station that morning . The prisoner Peniket said the time would be about a quarter to 4 . Beatrice Newall , wife of John Newall , of the PRINTING ! You will get GOOD WORK AND LOW PRICES AT STEVENSON'S 33 , High Street , Kington . Billheads , Statements , Memorandums and all kinds of Commercial Printing in well - arranged and up - to - date style . Ledgers , Day Books , Cash Books , Letter Books and all Office Stationery . In great variety . Note the Address : 33 , HIGH STREET , KINGTON . Forge , Eastham , remembered being near Mrs. Rowley's about 4.30 . She was in the road and saw the prisoner Howe , who appeared to be latching the gate going up to Mrs. Rowley's , house . She had identified him that day out of about half a dozen others . Elizabeth Turner , wife of William Turner , living at the Church Cottage , said at half past four on the day in question she was near the Flats and saw the two prisoners going in at Mrs. Rowley's gute . She saw them also coming out again . They would about have time to get to the door and then come out again . They went and sat on the opposite side of the road . She had to pass them and Howe said , " It is a nice day . " She said " Is anyone at home and he replied " No. " She had identified them out of about half a dozen others .. George Welsh , a farm hand , said he saw the two prisoners in Orleton Road coming towarus the Flats . He thought it would be about 3 o'clock , but he could not be sure . He met them again later about 5.30 on the Highwoods Road com- ing towards Eastham Rectory . He now identified Peniket as one of them . By Peniket : Did you see Yes . me me on Wednesday ? - Then why did'nt you pick me out from among the few in the Court this morning ? -You . must have had a different pair of spectacles on . Mrs. Hadley , of the Nag's Head Inn , said she assisted her father in the business . She saw the two prisoners in the house at 7.30 . She supplied them with some refreshments and they gave her a threepenny bit and a penny and afterwards two sixpences and one threepenny bit . She saw them on the morning of the same day at the Nag's Head , but did not serve them . Peniket had been to the house last year . In answer to the prisoner Peniket she said she now remembered serving him with lemonade and soda . II P.C. Gibbs , Newnham Bridge , said that from something he had heard he went in search of the prisoners . At about 9 p.m. he saw them in the Worcester Road , Lindridge . He stopped them and said he should arrest them on suspicion of breaking into a house at Eastham on that day and stealing a sum of money and some food . The prisoner Peniket said " Eastham , where's that ? " He conveyed them to Tenbury Police Station and searched them . Peniket had in his possession 4s . in silver and 28 pennies and halfpennies . Amongst the pennies was one with cuts upon it , now produced . Howe had 4s . 6d . in silver and id . in copper . On the following day he examined the premises of Mrs. Rowley and discovered that three narrow strips of wood had small been removed from a door which had a square aperture , through which anyone could put bolt . On their arm and pull back the wooden June 14th in company with . Inspector Milsom the neighbourhood and in searched the fields in a secluded spot about 400 yards from the house . he found a piece of bread and 6 or 7 egg shells . 200 yards nearer the Highwood Road he picked up a piece of butter . On further searching he found the track of some person or persons having crossed the Hockerhills Brook through some mow- ing grass . He charged the prisoners that morning and l'eniket replied " You've got to prove it . " Peniket pleaded not guilty and on oath said : " I house is about am ignorant of where the which this charge has been brought up against us . " oath said : Howe pleaded not guilty and on " I am ignorant of where the house is which has been brought up against us . " . he Both prisoners were committed to the Quarter . Sessions . RESULT OF A CHAINMAKER'S HOLIDAY . Harry Harris , 64 , Cradley Heath , chainmaker , was charged with being drunk in Teme Street on June 7th . Inspector Milsom saw defendant in Teme Street drunk . He took him to the Police Station until he was sober . Defendant said he had had an operation when he was 59 and he had never recovered from the effects of it . He had had two glasses of beer and- He wanted some fresh air it had got over him . and so came to Tenbury . a The Inspector stated that Harris was apparently very respectable man . Fined 2s . 6d . SCHOOL ATTENDANCE . Fanny Louisa Dark was summoned for not sending her child Marjorie regularly to school at Hanley . Mr. Palmer , the Attendance Officer , said the Mr. Dark could girl had been in enaployment . get an exemption certificate , but would not do so . Defendant said she had no one to work besides herself as her husband was ill . 16 ; Fined 2s . 6d Bliss , Matthew Arthur Jenkins , Stoke Southall , Stoke Bliss , 16 ; and Charle Compton 13 . of the same place ; were charged with doing wil- ful damage to a gate . The case was heard privately and the defendants were bound over . TENBURY BOARD OF GUARDIANS . The usual meeting of the above was held in the Board Room on Monday last . In addition to the Vice Chairman ( Mr. H. T. Nott ) who presided , there were present Mrs. Baldwyn Childe , Messrs . W. Ashley , C. H. Potts , the Rev. Lea , W. Taylor , J. Cadle , M. H. Smallman , R. Jones , Colonel K. W. Cardiff , H. P. l'ounds , G. Morris , J. W. Rose , R. Crofts , J. Hobby , G. Wozencroft , F. C. Tomp- kins , C. G. Partridge and L. Ashley ( Clerk ) . The financial statement was presented and showed bills to the amount of £ 1,406 8s . 9d . , with an adverse balance of £ 687 19s . 2d . It was decided to hold back the cheque for the County Rate until the claims had been paid . The cases of out - relief were given as 25 , 13 , 6 . for the month , as against 30 , 5 and 11 last year . The inmates being 21 males , 12 women and II children , total 44 , as against 14 men , 9 women and children , total 26 , for last year : Vagrants . num- bered 13 , as against 20. Three of the foster moth- ers of boarded out children asked for an increase in the amount allowed , which was at presents . and is . for clothing , which also included boots . The homes where the children were boarded were increase stated to be very good . A proposal to the amount for clothing by a IS . was agreed to . It was decided to pay the amount quarterly . A letter was received from the Local Government Board in reference to the remuneration of Registrar of Births and Deaths . They suggested the payment of a war bonus in view of the de- cline in the ordinary income of these officials . Several members spoke to the excellent services it was asserted rendered by the Registrar , who vaccination was receiving considerably less from fees . The Clerk said these fees had been declin- ing for the last 10 years . The amount of bonus allowed was 78. Five shil It lings had already been paid . was therefore decided to grant the other 25 . the A letter was received indicating that Mrs. Bul- gem was anxious to procure three of the old elm chairs in the house . She desired to make presents of them to friends and would replace the chairs by more modern and comfortable ones . Mr. Turner : I move we don't have anything to . do with it . I don't think we should barter dur property about . Colonel Cardiff : You won't get the same out of modern chairs . The motion that no action be taken . ried wear was car Messrs . W. Rose , W. Ashley , R. S. Wheeler and H. T. Nott were appointed as the Clothing and Attendance Committee . It had been decided not to have a Standing Committee , but to appoint it quarterly . the the Mr. J. J. Foster having been appointed Poor Rate Collector by the Tenbury Parish Council , Board was asked to accept the usual bond of Instirance Company . This it was decided to Messrs . Cadle and Taylor reported that they had visited th : House and found everything satisfac- tory . do . The Clerk was . instructed to send letters of thanks to Mr. Godson , Dr. Dickensorf , for gifts , aid to the proprietors of the Picture House , who had invited the inmates to a matinee . TENBURY RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL . A fair attendance of members met to transact the business of the Council on Monday last . Mr. Ballard presided . Precepts were authorised to be signed for a rate of 1s . 6d . on buildings , and . od . on land . The balance in the Treasurer's hands was given as £ 672 . A letter was received from the Local Government Board stating that authority would be given to local authorities to erect piggeries . A Member The best thing they can do is to allow private owners decent feed for the pigs they have got . The Food Economy Committee reported that they had made a claim for 1o 11s . 7d . in respect to their expenditure , but the claim had been dis- allowed by the authorities , who stated that it must be borne by the Local Council . It was agreed to delegate the powers enjoyed by the Council under the National Kitchens Order to the Food Committee , it being understood that that would place the matter in order . Colonel Wheeler , who was unable to be present . owing to medical treatment at a health resort , sent a letter of apology for absence . The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Willis Bund , of the Worcester County Council , referring to contemplated Housing schemes . He stated that- the Local Government Board would give prefer : ence to schemes started before the war . The mat- ter was referred to the Housing Committee with power to act . The Rev. Lea's name was added to the Committee Mr. J. J. Foster , the Assistant Overseer , was nominated by the Parish Council as Water Rate Collector . The Council accepted the nomination and appointed Mr. Foster on the same terms of commission as his predecessor . The Council to pay the Premium of the Guarantee Insurance Bond . the matter of the footbridge at the Vine Farm it was agreed to refer the question to the Parish Councils of Tenbury and Caer . PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH , LEOMINSTER . CIRCUIT GATHERING AT NORDAN The event indicated proyed to be most enjoy- able and successful . Favourable weather and the attraction of the delightful grounds of Mr. J. G. and Mrs. Saer , coupled with the exceptionally fine , services of the Rev. Arthur Wood , 01 Loventry , left nothing to be desired in that direction : A service was held in the afternoon , when a good number of friends from the dierent societies in the section assembled . The Rev. Arthur Wood preached an eloquent , fresh and suggestive sermon . Tea was provided at 5 p.m. and upwards of 50 people sat down at the tables . In the evening his Worship the Mayor ( Coun- cillor J. B. Dowding ) presided over a public meet- ing held on the lawn . The Mayor said he felt it a distinct pleasure to join in fellowship with the Primitive Methodists . He had met many of their old stalwarts and he remembered one of the best of those fine fellows - Cornelius Rees . He was a man whom he felt proud to have known . He took it that those responsible for inviting him there appreciated the policy he had adopted in reference to his public work and it was to him a real encouragement to receive that mark of con- fidence . It was his determination to be fair and do what was right to all . He had generally found that it paid in the end to do right . The times in which we lived stood for freedom and faith and we certainly needed the latter in these days . He hoped the time would soon come when we should live in happier circumstances . A friend of his had lent him a volume called the " Romance Primitive Methodism . " Unfortunately he had not had time to read it . But he did not know much of the Romance of Methodism , he knew more of its stedfastness . " THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD THAT IS TO BE . " war . we of emerg- The Rev. Arthur Wood gave a finely conceived and challenging address on the above subject . He said were living amongst great and rapid changes . The problems which were daily ing were not merely English ones , they I were world problems . We ought to remember that be- fore the war all was not well with us as a people . We had boundless possessions , the Union Jack floated over half the world , precious things were surrendered for the sake of material gain . Educa tion wa For 100 greviously behind . years the land question seemed to have been getting worse , as between so that the proportion of population rural and urban had been reversed . Now the masses were crowding into the towns . There was abroad a flagrant flippancy , there were poppies in the corn and poison in the cup . Now our position was challenged . This great cataclysm was testing foundations . our very We were witnessing a veritable Armageddon which would have more far reaching effects than the French Revolution . The Lords of Labour had fallen and he believed that soon the Lords of Militarism would fall . Whatever view we took the direction of things was towards collectivism . Silent forces were at work , the invisible architect was making his de- signs and the hand of the sculptor was manifest . The builders , of the new world would be the fol- lowers of Jesus Christ . It was the height of fool- the ishness for people to blame Christianity for the Had the world have acknowledged war . Christian Gospel there would have been no The breakdown of civilisation was the Churches ' that opportunity , and he emphatically declared the Church was not going out , but coming in . By the very fai'ures of the present moment Christi anity would bring in a new world .. How could she do it ? First , it should aim at securing a complete unity between the sacred and secular . Religion ought to be carried into the whole of , life . If we are to have a new world religion must Secondly , cover commerce , science and industry . we must demand the organic unity of the Free . Church . There was no possible justification for the present divisions . It was absolutely necessary for us to close our ranks if we were to have a Thirdly , new England . the we must stand for greater conception of International Unity . The old idea of Internationalism was dead ; it was based on secret diplomacy and the peace of nations was always in peril . But that conception of diplomacy was for ever discredited . The new Internationalism was coming and the Church would have to play a part in it because the Christian Church was the only true international institution within its borders , class , race and sects were all submerged . The true Church was known by one name and that was the name of Christ . In short the Church . must be an all embracing league , gathering with- in its fold as one people all races and conditions of men . Finally he would emphasise the infinite value of the individual man and woman . One of the Supreme characteristics of the Christian Church was that it made new men and finally the strength of a nation is in the . moral character of the individual . Thanks were accorded to his Worship the Mayor for presiding , to the Rev. Arthur Wood for his inspiring services to Mr. J. G. and Mrs. Saer and family for their hospitality , and to Mrs. Evans for officiating at the organ and contributing two solos . LEOMINSTER FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE . MILK PRICES FIXED . G. A meeting of the above Conímittee was held on Tuesday last , there being present Alderman Page ( in e chair ) , the Mayor ( Councillor J. B. Dowding ) , the Deputy Mayor ( Councillor J. Wat- kins ) , Mrs. Jarvis , Mr. T. J. Enoch , Mr. A. c . Turner , Councillor H. J. Southall , Mr. W. T : Sale : ( Executive Officer ) and Mr. C. O. Mapp ( Enforce- ment Officer ) . The Committee had under consideration the Milk ( Summer Prices ) Amendment Order , 1918 , and afterwards conferred with the producers and re- tailers . It was resolved that : Subject to the sanc- tion of the Food Controller the prices fixed by the Committee on the 23rd of March , 1918 , be re- voked and that the prices applicable on the occa- sion of a retail sale of milk delivered in the area ' of the Municipal Borough of Leontinster be as follows : - From June 19th to June 30th at the rate of Is . 1od . per imperial gallon . For July at the rate of 25. per imperial gallon . For August at the rate of 28. 1d . per imperial gallon . For September at the rate of 25. 1d . per imperial gallon . The current rate in smaller quantities than a therefore sid . per quart and 3d . per pint , is . was unanimously resolved that in future the Committee should not consider any complaints brought forward by members unless at the same time the name of the person who made the com- plaint is submitted . It A communication was received from Mrs. Pull- man in reference to the depredation of her garden produce by a neighbour's peaccek . THEIR MAJESTIES ' SILVER WEDDING . SILVER COLLECTION AT THE TOWN HALL . The Mayor wishes us to publish the following telegraphic communications which have passed as to this collection , to be held at the Town Hall , on Saturday , July 6th : - " To the Mayor , Town Hall , -Referring to lead- ing article in " Times , " June 13th , re Silver Collection in honour of their Majesties Silver Wedding , will you receive silver at Town Hall , July 6th . Scheme has co - operation of County President Red Cross . Reply Royal Red Cross Silver Collec- tion , 39 , Old Bond Street , W.1 . , Red Cross Gold and Silver Committee . " Reply sent as follows : " Their Majesties ' Sil- ver Wedding . Shall be pleased to receive Silver Collection at Leominster Town Hall , Saturday ,, July 6th . Dowding , Mayor of Leominster . " LUDL COUNTY POL Monday , before Sir W. Bart . , and Mr. E. T. Eva DISMISSED . - Charles employed in the woods o Craven Arms , was brough warrant charged . with at Wilcox , married woman , the 4th of June at the par C. Tyrrell defended . - Jane was the wife of John W Craven Arms . On Tuesday fetch her little girl who would be about 8 to 8.30 standing by a stile , Sne defendant was about six ya of the road . Defendant w front of her . She turned the stile and defendant sai won't hurt you , " and came got over the stile and w She went home and told and her husband then W stile and defendant was t her husband he disappeare inst . , defendant called a " Missus , I want to know saying about me and wha Mrs. Ritten . " Witness sa to tell Mrs. Ritten ? " and ness said " Why did you b ing manner about the p " What did I do ? " Witne going to discuss it in fro fendant asked her to let it he would have to apologi font of her . Defendant W on the road and square h 1oth she saw defendant n he said " What time will She asked him why he d ner time and defendant sa very long to eat his din Stold him where her husba could see him there . - Cro was standing at the stile a She had not taken proceed gave him an opportunity not lay the information , t cox stated that he lived a Arms and was the husba Tuesday , June 4th , his wif p.m. in the evening and In consequence of the cou went up the field towards at the stile . On Saturday fendant by Stokesay Castl he had been doing towards June , and defendant said harm against his wife and that day and apologise in his wife . Witness told there at 12.30 . Defendant him later and defendant sa and would Monday do . defendant did not come . - C not satisfied by defendant harm to his wife . He wan front of his wife and him that he lived at Stokesay , On June 4th a waggoner . load of wood and saw de say School and Church and direction of Stokesay Wo that he received informatio 12th inst . and made enqu he received a warrant for arrested him at 6 o'clock the warrant over to him a It is not true he replied any witnesses . " - Mr . Tyrre the prosecutrix had had a over and the cause of the no apology and she took ment to her husband that The man was going to be road , and was easing him came over the stile sudden see her come over the stile dant , who stated that on J he was going towards Abdo self when a woman came t the stile and when he sav and walked away . He was of the road . She asked hi told her he had done noth Cross - examined : He was He did not speak to Mrs. where near her . - The Magis that he need not call any was not sufficient evidence dismissed the case . WAR WEAPONS WEE Weapons Week was opened win the war . On the first was received . On Tuesda £ 4,000 . On Tuesday evening given in the Town Hall . by Mr. H. E. Whitaker ( L ture , " Money Behind the the Rector ( the Rev. A. E lecture was illustrated by lantern was manipulated by and Mr. W. M. Woodhouse meeting a vote of thanks w man and lecturer . BOROUGH POLI Wednesday , before Messr E. T. Evans . DESERTING HER CHILD Stre single , of 14. Otway a native of Ludlow , was - her child , William George came chargeable to the fund on the 27th of May . - Defer idea the child was in the U Mrs. Bemans . - Philip Pepler the defendant came out of 12th of April with the child who arranged to take the May Mrs. Bemans broug Union and it was admitt Board of Guardians and it house . - P.S . Harris proved custody at Liverpool on Tue warrant she stated that w Workhouse she went to Mr and was getting 5s . a wee take the Mrs. Bemans to She wrote Mrs. Bemans th get a better situation and h Garston , was going to fetc Saturday . - Defendant said s bobbin week . factory at Garston She had to keep . blind . She had written Mrs. when she was at Pitchfield Mrs. Bemans any money . child back with her to Live said on condition she took would fine her £ 2 , to include the money to be paid at month , or one month's imp WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCH -On Sunday at the Wesleya School Anniversary sermons morning and evening serv Angus , Birmingham . In the a special Children's Flower scholars gave singing and r flowers and eggs were recei V.A.D. Hospital . The col Sunday School Funds . Rev. Angus lectured on " C Creed . " The chair was take ST . LAWRENCE'S CHURC Lawrence's Parish Church vice , at Mr. Bastick's organ ( nee Margaret Layton ) , of Albert Hall Concerts , sang effect , viz . , " I know that ( Handel ) , and " My heart There was a large congrega singing of Mrs. Walker was On WIFE'S DOUB SAID TO HAVE BECOME " I FARMER OR That his wife had lived a d single woman after her ma " engaged " to an elderly farm asserted by a Gateshead engin a divorce was before Mr. Justi day . The petitioner , Mr. Isaac married , his council said , in C concealed the fact that she kr Mr. William Shaw , of Singleto of 67. It appeared that she and received large sums of m was formerly a teacher , and a went to York , telling her hus friends there . It came out la that she had also met Shaw , a pool with him . Once , in her closed the house and went to and visited Shaw's house , leav pool . Many other visits to Sh there were affectionate passag written to him . Council re which , he said , was written b days before her marriage , sa very nice to have a home of fire , and other happier things £ 600 from him before the hundreds since . Council for Mr. Shaw said to believe all along that he respondent . " He was guilty engaged man of 67 , " added co The hearing was adjourned . denied . BURFOR RURAL DISTRICT On Tuesday last , present : ( Chairman ) , J. Hobby , R. Wozencroft , M. H. Smallman , R W. Jarvis ( Surveyor ) . A letter was read from asking if the Council would for Rockhill Brook repaired . the bridge had gone past re sible to get timber to make the Council wished he would he could . The Surveyor called atten done to the road at Nash by had had correspondence wi Department in reference to able to report progress . not of the utmost importance and der the hauliers in their wo to the Department and asked one down to meet him and also stated that 1,000 large hauled from Trapnell through Station . He had asked tha spected before the hauling w The Clerk read a circular 1 ment Department advocating by the Council Cottagers C supplied . The Chairman said the cir ously affect them . He woul be given better meal . What rubbish . He knew of one pig which he put down to b CATERPILLA A wide and productive Breconshire is at present bein caterpillars of the ermine - m strip of their leaves all trees variety . In a few instances hazel , thorn , and bracken have rec many other trees and crops a guite near . |