The Kington Times - March 1918
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Kington Times 2nd March 1918 - Page 4
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| Date | 02/03/1918 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 2nd March 1918 |
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4 A TOUR OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD . HOW THE RATIONING CLEARING HOUSE WORKS . By Mrs. Peter David . ( Special to the " Kington Times . " ) " It's perfectly abominable , " he declared . " the way they are treating me over my sugar . I can't get any because I have not got a card . I have written to them four times and still do not get any answer . " " Why not go and see for yourself ? " I mul- mured more with the intention of soothing his irate mood than of being otherwise useful . " What's the good of that ? " my friend ex- postulated . " I shall only get turned down by a messenger boy . " THE KINGTON TIMES . MARCH 2 , 1918 . LEOMINSTER RURAL TRIBUNAL . A meeting of Leominster Rural District Local Tribunal was held on Friday afternoon , when there were present : Mr. J. Bazley ( in the chair ) , Mr. G. Butters , Mr. R. H. George , Mr. H. Langford , Mr. J. M. P. Cave , Mr. J. Hughes , Mr. T. Edwards , with the Clerk ( Mr. H. Gosling ) , the Deputy Clerk ( Mr. A. H. Gib son ) , and the National Service Representative ( Colonel Campbell ) . The first case was that of William Richard Powell ( 41 ) , married , wheelwright and carpen- ter , employed by Mrs. Burrell , Hampton Court , the appeal being made on her behalf by her agent Mr. Roberts . It was stated that Powell carried out the duties of electrician and house carpenter . Reference was made to the fact that there 54 beds at Hampton were Hospital . It was stated that the man , who was classed B 1 , was formerly called to the Colours and was sent back . - The Tribunal de- cided to grant conditional exemption . Court Womanlike , however , I stuck to my point . " Some- " I should if I were you , " I said . body will tell you what to do . " Not long after I again met my usually mild tempered friend . He was glowing with en- thusiasm . " Wasn't it to you I was cursing In the case of Harry Bishop ( 31 ) , married , the sugar people ? " were his first words , " Be- Post Office , Hatfield , the appeal was made by cause I apologise . You gave me jolly good ad- Major Chambers , who employs him as agricul- vice . Seeing that I could not get any sugar Itural labourer and carter . A certificate of re- pulled myself together and did as you said . Ijection by the Hereford Medical Board was eventually found my way to the Registration produced and absolute exemption was granted . Clearing House and do you know in ten minutes a girl brought all the particulars of my case . There's system for you . I have seen something of organisation in my time , but nothing to beat that . " " What happened " I asked as he paused for breath . " Simply that I was moving from Essex to Kent , but as I had made my first application from Essex I continued to do so . The Post Office forwarded on all my letters except the This they returned each time , ration paper . and there it was docketed away and found for One ration me as I tell you in ten minutes . paper in two millions , mind you . Wonderful . " A week or two later my interest was further roused by similar details , this time from a woman , of a communication which was found in the Ministry's dead letter department a few minutes after her personal application . Evidently this Registration Clearing House was a place to visit , and I wondered if I could find some kindly official to show me round . Noth- ing apparently was easier . I met with imme- diate success . The whole organisation was workng for the public and why should not the public know . thick fog outside into the Going from a brightly lit Imperial Institute quite an attrac- tive vista focussed my eyes . Where once had been Colonial exhibits now are rows of tables around which sit smiling , overalled - uniformed school girls , or at least that is what they Here and there spots of blue break up seem . These are the messengers , the sea of kahki . who move with all the spring of youth . Over- seers are about , but they are far from con- spicuous . The whole area covers about 50,000 feet , and is difficult for a stavanger to rea- lise that this place has been cleared , adapted and efficiently staffed in a few weeks . The first practical impression is that of a vast school quietly directing itself . The direc- tion , though not apparent , is none the less there , and when carefully examined the machinery is manipulated as any plant em- ployed for turning cut ammunition . It begins with twenty - four girls entirely oc- cupied with slitting envelopes . The next sec- tion roughly sorts , another inspects or rejects ; handle the bad . Step by step and with such method that ineradicable mistakes cannot hap- pen , the application form filled in at a post office works out its destiny . That destiny en- tirely depends on the applicant and it may be the home of returned ration papers - quite a large department in the Clearing House . haul . Francis James Greenly ( 18 ) , single , pitwood haulier , was appealed for by his father , William Francis Greenly , haulier , Sunny View , Stoke Prior , who stated he had 2,000 tons to Mr. W. P. Levick appeared for the ap- plicant and said he could not carry out his big contracts without his son . The National Service Representative pointed out that the large timber hauliers were em- ploying women . The case was adjourned to enable the boy to be medically examined . In the following cases vouchers had been granted by the War Agricultural Commite and conditional exemption was granted whe the vouchers remain in force : -- John Davies ( 18 ) , single , waggoner , in the employ of Isaac Watkins , Nurton Court , Middleton - on - the - Hill . Harry Vale ( 18 ) , ingle , cowman , in the em- ploy of William E. James , Overton Farm , Orleton . Percy Kimberley Griffiths ( 18 ) , single , cow- man and general farm assistant , employed by W. Griffiths , Wall End , Stoke Prior . HARVEST LABOUR . LEOMINSTER BRIDGE STREET WOMEN'S ADULT SCHOOL . SUCCESSFUL VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT The Parish Hall was crowded with an ap- preciative audience on Thursday evening of last week , when the members of Bridge Street Women's Adult School were most successful LEOMINSTER BOROUGH FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE . FRIPP'S TOILET SOAP Recalls the Fragrance of an Old World F 19 Carden WHAT IS HOARDING ? Witness Hammerl kicked him on the knees . then jumped off the load and Hammer ran off . Prisoner had not been working since . He had been in bed . Saw Cross - examined by prisoner witness denied that he had challenged him to fighting on several previous occasions . It was a lie to say that he once threatened to stick a pike through him . He did not curse prisoner when he asked for a smaller truss . He said he would do anything if he asked him , but must not order him , as he was not the foreman . He thought Corbett spoke to prisoner before he spoke to witness . That night Mrs. Law- rence said ' to them " Do not make any trouble in the house . " He did not see Corbett with a stick and did not see him strike prisoner . He heard a noise and when he turned he saw Hammerl with the coal shovel running after Corbett . Samuel Oliver , signal porter , at Kingsland Station , said that on Wednesday last he Mr. Blanchard's wagons and men at the Sta- tion about 11.30 p.m. About 12 o'clock he went up to them . They had nearly finished loading . Prisoner was on the truck and the other alien was on the wagon and they had a few words . The next thing was he saw them . fighting on the wagon load . He believed the quarrel arose because prisoner wanted a smal- ler truss of hay . After a bit of rough and tumble they started to work again and pris- A few minutes later prisoner jumped on STORY OF A SCENE AT KINGSLAND . to the other man again . He told them to come down from the On Saturday morning at Leominster County wagon and fight on the ground . Prisoner Police Court before Mr. T. D. Burlton and jumped down , but the other would not come Mr. T. Neild , Wenzel Hammerl , an interned down . The waggoner Corbett came up the alien , working at Lucton Court Farm , in the yard and said to the man on the waggon " What employ of Mr. Blanchard , was brought up on is the matter ? " He told him prisoner had a warrant charging him with assaulting George Corbett asked prisoner why Corbett and Andre Weisz at Kingsland on February 20th . QUESTION OF A NATIONAL KITCHEN . MILK PRODUCERS WANT MORE . WHAT IS HOARDING ? in giving a variety entertainment . The School , Leominster Food Control Committee met at which is now in its eighth year , is a vigorous the Town Hall on Saturday evening , when and flourishing off - shoot of the Leominster there were present : Alderman George Page ( in Women's Adult School , and an admirable the chair ) , the Mayor ( Councillor J. B. Dowd- spirit of comradeship has been developed . ing ) , the Deputy Mayor ( Councillor John Wat- Friendly rivalry with the parent organisation kins ) , Mr. T. J. Enoch , Councillor J. J. Biddle , has assisted greatly in its progress and last Councillor J. Williams , Mr. C. A. Turner , Mise year the members ' first effort of the kind , 2 Newman , Mrs. Jarvis , with the Executive concert , at the Hall , Etnam Street , proved Officer ( Mr. W. T. Sale ) and Mr. C. O. Mapp . signally successful . Encouraged by the result The Secretary of the Labour Representation on that occasion , the School prepared for an Committee , Leominster , wrote asking the Food even more ambitious effort this year , and it Control Committee to receive a deputation to The Mayor again raised the point as to what may be said at once that their confidence in discuss the need for starting a communal kit- was hoarding , especially in regard to pigs , and their own powers was subsequently justified chen in the Borough in view of the serious the Town Clerk pointed out that if a man to the full . Not only were they most assiduous shortage of food which was imminent and the killed and salted his own pig it would not be and painstaking in their training , but by com- conservation of food supplies . hoarding , but if he purchased the pig and prehensive canvassing hundreds of tickets were salted it , it would be hoarding . sold and a full hall assurred . The programme was drafted on ambitious lines , including two dialogues , which almost attained the dignity of plays , while even the vocal items were given in character and in some cases dramatised . An enjoyable evening opened auspiciously with the chorus " Taffy's got his Jennie in Glamorgan . " The rendering was given with real ability . Mrs. Young , as a Sergeant , created great amusement by humorous rendering of the two verses . The entry of the girls of different nationalities at appropriate intervals was most effective . Mrs. Morgan was in Welsh Costume , Miss Hadley received . representing an Irish girl , Miss Evelyn . Jones a Scotch lassie , while Miss Elsie Jones was exceptionally amusing as the Coster Girl . The audience awarded enthusiastic applause and an encore was given.usiastic her " That Troublesome E " was the title of a clever dialogue in which differences in the spelling of names and the mistakes made in consequence , provided some amusing scenes . Mrs. James and Mrs. Barrington very ably took the parts of Miss Brown and Miss Pru- dence Brown , two maiden ladies . Mrs. Dabbs , as Mary the maid of all work , was a great Arthur Probert ( 28 ) , single , waggoner , in the employ of J. A. Jones , Rowley Farm , Kim - success , and her representation of the part was one of the hits of the evening . Roars of bolton . laughter greeted her funny antics . Miss Wade , as Lady Farnley , cousin of the Misses Brown , presented her part well , while Miss Bowen and Miss Hadley were also good as the Misses Fearnley . Mrs. Bostock received a hearty encore for her singing of Albert Chevalier's famous song " My Old Dutch . " Mrs. Fletcher acted splen- didly in the part of the " Old Dutch . " Miss Peggy Hammond in Grecian dress , gave a graceful dance " Kismet " and was warmly applauded . Mrs. Poole and Mrs. Dabbs next appeared in a duet " I do like you , Susie , in your Sunday clothes , " which proved much to The singers were . Mr. Beck , for the National Service Ministry , the liking of the audience . stated in the House of Commons on Tuesday effectively attired in early Victorian costume that the interests of agriculture were speci - and their clever dance which followed was Mrs. Poole ally safeguarded in connection with recruiting quite in keeping with the song . under the arrangements by which men whole- and Mrs. Dabbs were asked to respond to time employed on farm work were vouched well deserved encore . Part two opened with a by County Agricultural Committees . pretty , chorus The " Bright and blue our sunny skies . " were also endeavouring to secure that agricul- turists were not withdrawn for constructional dresses were quite effective ; while the singing A dainty duet and was bright and spirited . work . The song was " When Hammond followed . the Little Pigs begin to fly , " followed by a Gypsy's Warning " by Miss Elsie Jones was " Bo - Peep " dance . The song " The pretty MORE PRISONERS FOR THE LAND , AND SPECIAL PLANS FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF BOYS . They Reinforcement had also been effectea The Executive Officer reported that he had replied stating that he would bring the mat- ter before the Committee and suggesting that the Labour representatives on the Committee should be the mouthpiece of any views they CHARGED AT LEOMINSTER.oner got back into the truck . might wish to put forward . The Chairman said he had no objection to any organisation informing them of what they thought should be done . Perhaps they knew more about it . He thought , however , that it was sufficient that they had three representa- tives on the Committee . It appeared that they were not in touch with their own representa- tives . He would propose that a deputation be Councillor Southall seconded . He agreed with the Chairman and was sorry the Labour Committee had not proceeded in a more consti- tutional way . It would be much better if they had instructed their representatives to put their views before the Committee .. Still they did not want to stand on ceremony in such a matter . He hoped before they came they would get up their case in a concise and lucid form , and also brief their own representa- tives thoroughly so that they might have some- thing definite put before them . The resolution was carried . The Mayor said the resolution having been carried he might explain that he had already been dealing with this matter on behalf of the Food Economy Sub Committee . He wrote to the Central Office for a list of towns similar to Leominster as regards population and indus- try in which there were communal kitchens . He received a list of six places and had com- municated with them all . He mentioned that they were already dispersing soup week by week and he thought it was doing good work and was much appreciated . The demand was in no way falling off , but so far as a national kitchen was concerned they had not overlooked the matter . He ALIEN FARM WORKER jumped on him . he did not fight fair and in reply prisoner hit him back handed in the mouth and knocked him down . He jumped on top of him and caught hold of his shoulders and knocked his head on the ground . The other alien got down wagon , when prisoner got up and from the P.C. Preece stated that on Friday he re ceived a warrant for prisoner's arrest and go ing in search of him to Lucton Court between 1.30 and 2 , found him in bed .. He explained the warrant to him and that he was charged took for home . with assaulting George Corbett He replied : " I did not assault Corbett . Cor bett hit me . " He persuaded prisoner to dress and brought him to Leominster . Upon this Mr. Blanchard , the prosecutor , asked for a remand until Monday to enable him to get his witnesses there . You an alien . Cross - examined by prisoner : I heard you ask him for a small truss . The language was filthy on both sides . When you were fighting I said You will only cripple one another when you fall . You had better come down and fight fair . " You had got a horse and was going home . went three or four When the matter was explained to Hammerl yards and then Corbett came along . Corbett he offered no objection but displayed great spoke to the other alien first . Then he came aversion to remaining in a cell at the police to you and said " Fight fair . " I did not station and said he would willingly chop wood , see Corbett try to kick you . clean window and boots , or do anything if he hands in his trousers pockets and his pipe in could have some exercise . He added that he his mouth . did not wish to run away . He had lived in England 11 years and married an English girl . Superintendent Rooke , said they had no men available to look after him . In reply to Mr. Neild , Superintendent Rooke said prisoner could be allowed to read . He was then remanded until Monday , Prisoner was brought up on remand at the County Police Court on Monday morning be fore Mr. T. Neild , Alderman H. F. Russell and Mr. Duncan . George Corbett , waggoner , Lueton Court Farm , stated he was in the employ of Mr. W. D. Blanchard . On Wednesday , 20th of Feb uary he went to Kingsland Station with two the bailiff , Andre Weisz and prisoner . loads of hay , accompanied by Mr. Lawrence Blanchard In reply to a question by the Bench Mr. interposed the statement that . other alien six months ago . Corbett had his . By Mr. Duncan : I saw no kicking when Corbett was on the ground . Alderman Russell asked why Lawrence had not appeared . left on the farm . Mr. Blanchard said he was the only man he knocked him down first .. was a Hammerl in his defence said Weisz quarrelsome fellow and had challenged him to fight before . He wished Mr. Blanchard had brought the bailiff who had heard this . He admitted he was in a temper and when Cor- bett came towards him he honestly acted in self defence . He was warned by the bailiff to be on his guard with Corbett , as he would have no mercy and would cripple him unless The Chairman pointed out that the evidence was that Corbett had his hands in his pockets . Hammer said he had no witnesses . make Mr. W. D. Blanchard , invited to have sent prisoner back 12 months ago and had only kept him because he was the only one After that had taken to the horses . He quarrelled with another waggoner and took a running He would not take him back kick at him . again at any price . The Bench having retired the Chairman an- nounced their decision . He said they did not feel that the evidence had been very satisfac- tory . a while some girls deal with the good others by releases from the colours , in which the dance by the Misses Winnie Morrow and Peggy tation the Food Economy Committee should Hammerl came to him in August , 1916 , and the statement , informed the Bench that he should : The return of most of these ration papers is due to bad writing , insufficiency of address or through the applicant having vacated an ad- dress . It would seem but a simple thing the signing of one's name and whereabouts , but evidently this is not a strong characteristic of the British public since ten per cent . of these ration papers are returned . These returns are docketed until the Query Department is aroused by further correspondence . Eighty girls are employed on this query work . They handle all the questions that are not exactly normal . Births and deaths are all taken into considera- tion , while everyone leaving the country has to give up his sugar ticket to the Port Auth- ority , and this has to be recorded . This is where In this way a perfect system of tabulating the whole population has been established and woe betide the individual who tries to pass off a duplicate appeal for rations . Germany failed and where Britain is going to succeed . In Germany fraud is practised whole- sale because an efficient checking system is not centred in one particular spot . At the Sugar Clearing House there has been established a simple but effective means of protecting the honest ration ticket holder against the schemer , It may be as well to mention here that the coupon system is perfectly simple . The ration paper lasts for two years and is decorated with rings , which the post office stamps . With each stamp is supplied eight coupons weeks , and after that all the for eight Canadian , South African , and New Zealand military authorities had co - operated , and so far as military authorities permitted it was hoped to secure the temporary release soldiers for the harvest . 01 The singer was in character and Miss Bowen Councillor Southall proposed that Mr. King be added to the Food Economy Committee . He referred to the good work done by the Mayor in connection with the soup kitchen . A com- munal kitchen would be an excellent thing if a it could be done , but those who are advocat- ing it should realise that it would require con- stant attention and a number of permanent officials and probably they would have to look for a certain amount of unpaid work . thought before the Committee received a depu- meet the Labour Representation Committee . Councillor Williams said he thought that tion before they received a deputation . any proposals should be sent in for considera- The Chairman said the main point was that they did not wish to shut them out . The Mayor said that last year they sent a They received an unfavourable report . The situation had now changed owing to the shortness of food and he was not opposed to these kitchens . It meant , however , setting up another authority , machinery , and a trained , cook . special premises , The Govern- ment would give 25 per cent towards the cost . of apparatus , but would then have some con- trol of it . one of the most effective items of the evening . took the part of the lady coming to be told of the song and the audience showed their appreciation by generous applause . went to load some coal . A Prisoners of war with agricultural experi- ence had also been entployed in larger num- bers than hitherto , and the number would be her fortune . The setting added to the realism deputation to Worcester , Ross and Gloucester . the ground and the other man on the waggon . further increased . The strength of the Women's Land Army was being increased . Special arrangements were also being made again to secure at harvest the services of boys from the public and secondary schools , and from the Boy Scouts . Part - time committees would be encouraged to assist in providing additional labour for farmers within reach of the large towns . CHEESE THE NEXT RATION . PIXED PRICE LIKELY FOR BACON . was The second dialogue " Our Betty another revelation of dramatic talent on the part of the members . Seeing that the plot centred around her actions , the part of Betty , the Maid of all work , was an important one , and in presenting this character Mrs. Young certainly excelled herself . She displayed true insight into the humorous possibilities of her " business , " and her saillies never failed to draw a roar of laughter from the audience . The parts of the three sisters under whom Betty serves were suitably allotted to Miss Habberley , Mrs. Bostock and Mrs. Morgan . Mrs. Poole pourtrayed the part of Mrs. Robert In view of the shortage of cheese it is ex - Williams very creditably and Miss Elsie Jones pected that this will be the next foodstuff to be rationed . The food cards have spaces for as the niece who sides with the overworked The piece as a servant , took her part well . the addition of three articles , and it is said whole went with a swing and was well received . that cheese could be put on the list at a week's In the final tableaux the numerous characters notice . The central figure were effectively grouped . In an Order governing the prices of bacon , hams , and lard a fixed rate will be established for bacon , and this will probably be some where about 2s . a lb. cattle , feeding stuffs will cover the keeping of An Order settling priority in rationing pigs , which is being encouraged . Persons suffering from tuberculosis or dia- betes can get extra rations of meat , butter , and margarine upon a medical certificate . The of Britannia was taken by Miss Daisy Cnap- successful concert concluded man . A most with the song and chorus from the Fellowship Hymn Book Our Motherland . " The solo was expressively rendered by Miss Mary Smale . The success of the evening reflected great the enthusiasm of credit not only on the members but on the skill with which they had been trained by Mrs. Alfred Hammond . Many hours of patient and ungrudging labour were with The Deputy Mayor said that kitchens had been closed in some places after considerable loss to the ratepayers . The Chairman said that might be true , but . they could benefit by the experience of other towns . If it cost money they must do it if it was necessary . She Miss Newman supported the Mayor . had been to see communal kitchens in London , Worcester and Gloucester . It required a great deal of thought before they took any action . RABBITS ORDER . got to Kingsland Station about 11.30 . Continuing his evidence , Corbett said they he had helped to unload one waggon of hay he While he was doing that they quarrelled and he asked prisoner what was the matter . Prisoner was then on When witness spoke to him he gave him a back handed smack in the face , knocking a pipe " down his throat . " While he was down he kicked him twice , once on the head and once on the knee . That was all he had to say . The Clerk But what happened then ? other alien came down to take part . Witness said Hammerl ran away when the not seen He had them fighting . He saw them at night . Nothing took place . There had been no further fighting or quarrelling . In reply to questions by the prisoner witness from the coal to said that when he came where they were loading hay his intention was to fetch a horse . Prisoner When you passed me was I lead- ing a horse and did you say " What's the matter Bill ? " - No . Did I say " Nothing George " ? -You gave me a smack . After that did you go and talk to Andre ? - No. Did you try to kick me when I was holding the horse ? No. I had no chance . Did you say to anyone that you The Executive Officef drew attention to the Food Control Committees to fix or vary the Rabbits Order , 1918 , which gave power to price for wild rabbits in the district . Ministry of Food acquainted with mittees in rural areas were asked to keep the fighting fellow and would have no mercy Com- the state of the supply and to report the fact if rabbits were not being killed off in sufficient numbers . The Chairman said he thought a wholesale anyone he knocked down ? -No . were a on Alderman Russell : Where was Lawrence ? Witness : On top of the truck loading hay . Prisoner Before you went to Kingsland did They had given the prisoner the bene- fit of every consideration in his favour that they could , but it was quite clear , that he would have to return to the camp from which he came and they had decided to send him to The Chair prison for 7 days ' hard labour . man added that their remarks did not apply to the porter's evidence . Alderman Russell : The porter's evidence was the only reliable evidence of the whole lot . LEOMINSTER COUNTY POLICE COURT . Friday , before Mr. T. D. Burlton , Mr. T. Neild , Major Chambers , Mr. G. E. Wright , Colonel Davidson , Mr. R. M. Thornely . SCHOOL ATTENDANCE . Emma Woolley was summoned for not send- ing John ( 10 ) and David ( 9 ) regularly to Ley- sters School . She did not appear . W. R. Thomas , Attendance Officer , stated that the children had made 27 and 28 atten- dances respectively out of a possible 34 . Order made . owner of the scale is approved by the Food ( War ) Committee represented in the excellence of the individual Price should have been fixed to enable the Jou have any drink on the road ? -Yes , one not appear . ration paper has to do is to go to the post of the Royal Society of Physicians , and the performances and the hearty call for Mrs. shops to buy in order to sell . The retail price office again . The plan adopted by some travel- lers of leaving the sugar card with friends or relations and having the sugar sent by post is unfair to the already overworked postal traffic . Nothing whatever to do with the doling out of sugar but much to do with public welfare of the future is the department of the Clear- ing House which controls the staff . In this section of the Food Ministry quite a new ven- ture has been embarked upon the employment of girls between 16 and 18 with the part educa- tion of them . The girls of 16 come straight from school and the Ministry has well recog- nised its responsibility about creating blind alley occupation for these young people . They are engaged only on the condition that they enrol for a year or the duration of the war and that during that time they attend instructive classes every day . The education is divided up into courses which cover domestic , business and more ad- maximum is : - Meat 24lb . , or to the value of 3s . 1d . per week . Bacon or other miscellaneous meats , 1lb . Butter and margarine , 1lb . in the case of diabetes and 1lb . in a case of tuberculosis . BARLEY FOR FOOD . STOCKS TO BE COMMANDEERED TO - DAY ( FRIDAY ) . By an order issued on Tuesday night the Food Controller requisitions on Friday stocks of barlev . The Order applies to barley in its natural condition and to kiln dried , and to both home- grown and imported , but not ( a ) to persons who do not own more than 25 quarters ( 448 lbs . per quarter ) of barley on March 1st ; ( b ) owned Hammond at the fall of the curtain was a well merited recognition of her unstinted ser- vices and the unqualified success which re- sulted . In connection with the entertainment thanks are due for things lent and for assistance in various directions to the following friends : Reynolds , Mrs. Smale , Mrs. Mrs Hubert Neild , Mrs. Jeeves , Miss Ballard , Miss Moly- neux , Miss Hammond , Miss Cheney , Miss L. Reynolds , Mr. R. Morrow , Mr. C. H. Lewis , Mr. T. Bannister , Mr. J. Massey , Mr. E. Pugh . The entertainment proving so popular , the Bridge Street Adult School have been asked to repeat the performance behalf of on the Church Institute . The following was the programme Part I. - Opening chorus , " Taffy's got his Jennie in Glamorgan , " Bridge Street Choir ; dialogue , " That Troublesome E " ( a comedy by Phyllis E. Bentley ) , Miss Brown and Miss quart . He was 1s . 9d . skinned , and 2s . in the skin . believed at the present skins were worth as much as sixpence . Councillor Watkins said he thought the mat- ter might be left alone . Farmers wanted to . get rid of rabbits because of the damage they did to crops . The Mayor said that hundreds were being sold in the shops in Leominster . RETAIL MILK DEALERS . sellers of the town to be registered Applications were received from the milk dealers and these were granted . as retail MILK PRICES . PRODUCERS STILL Did you have any before you started , any cider ? Yes , we had a drop with our bait at 10 o'clock . What did you have on the road ? -A , quart of beer between two . That was at the Monu- ment . Mr. Duncan Between which two ? Witness : Between me and the other alien . Prisoner : happened ? You remember quite well what Corbett : Yes . Hammerl next asked what had made witness so nasty the last three or four weeks and went on to suggest that it was because he had re- fused to get up at 4.30 to do Corbett's horses for him . Corbett said Hammerl had been doing his horses in the morning . The Clerk : Has he complained that it was your work ? -No . DISSATISFIED . The Town Clerk reported a case in which a milk producer proposed to divert a supply of milk from one of the retailers in the town by waggoner . Was it your work ? -I was not hired as vanced training . These are given according to by the grower on March 1st ; ( c ) in the hands Prudence Brown ( two maiden ladies residing at sending it away by rail . He had informed the the class of education the girl has previously of or held to the order of the flour millers on Rosedean Cottage ) , Mrs. James and Mrs. Bar- farmer that this was illegal and that he had he did it . acquired and in accordance with what she her- March 1st ; ( d ) agreed to be sold to the Royal rington ; Mary , their maid - of - all - work , Mrs. divert the supply . power to seize the milk , if he attempted to self wants to learn . Shorthand is taught when Commission on Wheat Supplies ; ( e ) suitable Dabbs : Lady Farnley ( a Sporty Cousin of the student has a thorough knowledge of Eng- for and has been bought specially for the pur- the Misses Brown ) , Miss Wade ; Miss Doris from the fact that there was dissatisfaction on Councillor Southall said the difficulty arose lish . These educational courses have a two- fold advantage . They are bringing all types pose of seed . The Food Controller also prohibits ( except young ladies , sisters ) . Miss Bowen and Miss the part of the producers with the fact that coat and hit prisoner over the face . together socially and therefore giving an equal - under license ) the manufacture , sale , purchase , Hadley ; song , " My Old Dutch " ( Albert , Cheva- receiving only Ts . 4d . per gallon . They should the retailers were getting 2s . while they were ity of opportunity , and they are providing girls with a good start in life , and what is delivery , or us of any malt or malt extract on even better , possibilities of a career . There are 800 of them at present and they are paid £ 1 or £ 1 1s . a week , and occupied only for 18 hours including meals - which are soon to be served by a canteen - and education . no to be us and after Friday . CABBAGES AND RABBITS . EVERY Y.M.C.A. HUT TO GROW THEM BOTH . Fearnley and Miss Peggy Fearnley ( two smart lier ) , Mrs. Bostock ; dance , " Kismet " ( Dor- Flower One of the most important things to the health of the community was to keep up the supply of milk . He thought the wholesale price should be 1s . 6d . The difference between the wholesale and retail prices was too great and caused a diversion of supply . 7 HUNGARIAN'S EVIDENCE . The next witness was Andre Weisz , who stated he was a Hungarian , of Buda - Pesth , and now in the employ of Mr. Blanchard at Luction . In reply to the . Bench Hammerl said he was a Bohemian . Jenny Rodgers was summoned for not send- ing three children to Orleton School . She did An order was made on December 21st , when the attendances were reported as follows : Elsie ( 9 ) 22 , George ( 8 ) 24 , Lloyd ( 7 ) 28 , out of a possible 34. Since that date the attendances had been 30 , 34 and 38 , out of 62. It appeared that the mother was removing to Ludlow and thought it was not worth while sending the children to school . Fined 5s . Charles Davies , Stoke Prior , was summoned for the non attendance of his daughter Gladys ( 12 ) . He stated that the child was delicate and produced a certificate from Dr. Scott dated January 19th to the effect that the girl was suffering from anemia and should not attend school until the weather became fine . Defendant added that the child was still under Dr. Scott's care . The Attendance Officer stated that the child had not been . to school since last March and he had repeatedly told defendant to ob- tain a doctor's certificate , but he did not do so until summoned . Case dismissed . DISMISSED . SUPPLIES FROM AMERICA . WHY COMPULSORY RATIONING IS NECESSARY . an- Whose work was it ? -It was between us and In further questions Hammerl referred to the events of the evening of the same day . Corbett Herbert Powell was summoned for riding .a denied that when he came into the kitchen he bicycle without a front light on February 16th turned round and took a stick from under his at Kimbolton . He pleaded guilty . Defendant had P.C. Powell proved the case . He had no stick . a rear light , but the front lamp would not burn . Have you challenged me to fight several take some steps to see that the producer got a Dismissed with a caution . times in the last two months ? othy Tobin ) , Miss Peggy Hammond ; duet , " larger share , or the supply might be limited do like you , Susie , is your Sunday clothes " ( Worton Davta ) , Mrs. Poole and Mrs. Dabbs .. Part II . - Chorus , " Bright and Blue Our Sunny Skies " ( Lionel Monckton ) , Girls , Such an experiment as this wild be of value Mrs. Oliver , and Misses Chapman to the country when rationing is long forgotten . Jones ; Country Lads , Mrs. Matthews , Misses Meantime it helps to solve the problem of Jones and Bewen ; Market Girls , Mrs. Morgan , The Chairman said he thought the agree- The warning uttered by Mr. Hoover , the where and how to get labour for the great Misses Habberley and Hadley . Duet and Every Y.M.C.A. hut , Sir Arthur Yapp an- dance . " When the Little Pigs begin to fly " ment entered into with the retailers held good Continuing Weisz said that he went to Kings- United States Food Administrator , as to the rationing machinery at a time when labour is nounced on Tuesday , is shortly to have its ( Lionel Monckton ) , Misses Winnie Morrow and to March 31st . land Station on February 20 with a load of possibility of a shortage of food in the as scarce as food . It is only perhaps after the own cabbage patch and rabbit hutch . Councillor Southall said that unfortunately hay . filled with the little papers familiar to At the station he was working with Republic , owing to the congestion of the rail- The Peggy Hammond ; song , " The Gypsy's Warn- food position , he said , was perhaps more ing " ( Christy Minstrels ) , Miss Jones ; dialogue , had left the district and the farmer now in one of the producers who was also a retailer prisoner . After the first waggon was unloaded ways , lends additional interest to the vision of a room , nearly ceiling high in sacks serious than it had Corbett went to get some coal while they went nouncement that the situation created by this ever been , and the " Our Betty " ( by I. Debenham ) , a comedy in all , that the visitor is awed by the hugeness of Y.M.C.A. meant to specialise on food produc- two acts , Miss Primrose , Miss Lavinia Prim- question was not a party to the agreement . on with the second waggon . Prisoner was on inability of the American railways to carry the toil . The contents of all these sacks have tion . Mr. Enoch said he thought the milk sellers the truck , and witness was on the waggon . foodstuffs , resulting in a serious interruption to go through the detailed process Two experimental farms had been es- rose , Miss Dorothea Primrose ( three sisters ) , were in duty bound to keep the agreement up Hammerl asked him for a certain truss to fit of the tablished , and they were being worked by dis- Miss Habberley , Mrs. Bostock , Mrs. Morgan ; to March 31st . to the shipment of enormous quantities of Clearing House . All must be sorted , filed , and charged soldiers and sailors . It was not very patriotic of into the truck . Witness said " Wait a grain and other vital materials for the Allies , despatched by different hands , hands which food production would be increased , and the Poole ; Miss Kate Oldacre ( niece to the Misses the farmers to make an In this way Mrs. Robert Williams ( an old friend ) , Mrs. agreement and now minute till I get to it " and started to lift was one of the most urgent matters discussed belong to the labour now so difficult to find . want to get out of it for the sake of a month , another one . He said " Do it quick . at the recent Inter - Allied Conference in Paris . On the perfect training received would be of great service to Primrose ) , Miss Elsie Jones ; Betty ( maid of smooth running of the the men after the war .. Councillor Watkins pointed out that the time it at once . " Witness said " I will do it , " but After prolonged consideration , the machinery of The Registration Clearing House all work ) , Mrs. Young ; song and chorus , much of the success of the rationing of other in the economising of food , Sir Arthur said Mary Smale ; tableau . Referring to the Y.M.C.A.'s direct interest " Our Motherland " ( J. H. Maunder ) , Miss was coming when they would have a better please do not order . " Prisoner started to use Cabinet , it is understood , have decided that supply . He proposed that they adhere to bad language , calling him names which he food shall have priority over all other war foods depends . The handling of margarine that the Association now looked after the cater- their agreement to the 31st of March . did not wish to repeat in front of the demands in the allocation of shipping . and meat ration papers will be along similar ing in more than 100 munition factories , where The Mayor said the Committee had no con- " honourable court . " Witness went on working only primary and essential foodstuffs are to be trol over the wholesale price . They fixed the and prisoner jumped on him and hit him in given cargo space , there is a prospect- In the multitude of counsellors there is wis - 120,000 cooked meals were served every day . retail price and not the wholesale and that was his FARMERS SLAUGHTER - HOUSES . eyes . Witness and defended himself especially during the winter and early spring Hammerl tried to push him off the wagon , but of less meat , less milk , and less butter . The With the approval of the Ministry of Food the cause of the difficulty . The Chairman said the wholesalers were he got hold of something . Prisoner asked him whole of the exportable butter surplus of and the Board of Agriculture , the Agricultural Organisation Society is advocating a sytem of represented when the prices were fixed and he in German if he had had enough and he re- if you have had co - operative slaughter - houses , to be run by the thought they would adhere to the agreement . plied " The question is He proceeded to read out the prices fixed by enough . " He said he had had enough and The grading system often penalised the farmer the Food Controller for milk for the coming then they parted and Hammerl went on to summer months , the April price being 1s . 6d . the truck again . As soon as he got there Mr. in respect of ripe cattle and the butcher in On the He thought the parties should come to an Lawrence the bailiff said " What is the mat- respect of other classes of stock . It was bleeding . Wit- other hand , without some sufficient safeguard agreement and he thought the retailer would ter with his face ? " ness thought he had scratched it with a needle It is announced by the Director of Sugar Dis- the dead - weight method of sale would deprive be well advised to offer 1s . 6d . for the next he carried in his coat as he was a tailor . When tribution that , unless the position changes , it the farmer of any real check as to the weight month . will be possible to distribute about 10,000 tons returned . Hammerl found his face was bleeding he With slaughter - houses owned or jumped on witness again just as he was lift- ing up a truss of hay . He caught his hand and pressed it on to his shoulder . He fell on the wagon , and Hammerl on top of him , com- menced hitting him in the eyes and on the lines to those of sugar . dom , but in the multitude of abuse there is The Y.M.C.A. had recently also entered into an extended arrangement for the feeding of men on leave . sometimes experience . The officials of the Sugar Commission were beset with violent cor- respondence and with local representation and appeal against the absurdity of the scheme . Ever since the wheels have been in motion com- plaints have gradually died down , and now perhaps there is less heard of sugar than of any other food . HOME JAM MAKING . 10,000 TONS OF SUGAR FOR PRIVATE FRUIT GROWERS . farmers . Councillor Southall proposed that the Execu- tive Officer be instructed to ask the retailers in the interest of the supply of milk to the town to give 1s . 6d . per gallon until March 31st . Councillor Williams seconded . The Mayor said he had had wholesalers come I want War As Australia and New Zealand has been pur- chased , in the hope of obtaining the necessary tonnage to transport it , but , until the expand- ing out - put of home - produced margarine has . been further developed , it is improbable that the supplies will permit of more than half the normal consumption of butter and margarine combined . The period of shortage , however , DATE FOR SALE OF WAR - TIME BOOTS . shonld not be prolonged . It is these considerations that have influ- It has been decided to release " war - time " boots and shoes for sale to the public on of sugar during the season among private fruit controlled by the farmers themselves the more enced the War Cabinet in authorising Lord , March 4. There are now some fifty varieties , tain growers for jam making . Factories must main - serious objections to the dead - weight method Rhondda to set up a national system of com- their maximum output to supply the of sale will automatically disappear . pulsory rationing of meat , butter and margar- comprising all shapes and sizes in men's , Forces . it to A large number of farmers ' societies are al- ine , in addition to sugar . Compulsory ration- women's , and children's footwear , from the Every applicant to whom sugar is allotted ready moving in this matter , and any farmers heavy , rough wear lines to the light and more will be credited with having 13lb . of jam in his interested should communicate at once with head . A porter from the station told , prisonering , it must be clearly understood , implies no fashionable styles . The prices of " war - time " possession for every pound of sugar supplied to the Agricultural Organisation Society , Queen to give him a chance to get up and fight fair . danger of starvation , or anything approaching footwear will range from 7s . 6d . to 14s . for him , and will be expected to forego the purchase Anne's Chambers , Tothill - street , Westminster , But they cannot send it He then left the wagon and got on to the starvation , and so far as anything can be con- hoys and girls ' , 18s . to 26s . for men's , and 13s . of jam to this extent . No private fruit grower S.W.1 . ground and started to swear . He challenged sidered certain in times of war , supplies neces to 25s . for women's . will be allotted for this purpose more than 101b . The Mayor said it was not so much the him to fight . Witness replied he would fight sary to the national physique are assured , and The prohibition of the sale of high - legged of sugar for each rationed person in his house- price as the supply . They wanted to be able him fair when his nose had stopped bleeding , there is nothing to suggest that the rigours of boots , stocks of which would be rendered use- hold , except upon the undertaking that he will the German ration of fat and meat are prob- to secure supplies for the people . With the bust not at the station . Afterwards Corbett less during the war , has been modified . Mr. place at the disposal of the Local Food Com- The Food Controller has made an order re- extraordinary price of cows and feeding stuffs came up and asked what was the matter and able . Forster ( Financial Secretary to the War Office ) mittee the jam made with sugar allotted to him quiring all persons who have potatoes in their how could they produce milk at the price ? he told him ... Corbett laughed and said pris- states , in a written Parliamentary answer , beyond that amount . If bought it will be paid oner was not a man if he did such things . possession or under theirs by railway , to take of th was one of the most important months that the sale of these boots already manufac- for at controlled wholesale prices . of potatoes Hammer asked Corbett if he wanted something Printed and Published for the Proprietor by tured will be permitted during June and July The resolution was put to the meeting and and hit him back handed on the pipe which A. T. SOUTHALL , at his Offices , 27 , Drapers The Ministry of Food are taking steps to every precaution by strawing or otherwise to next . was lost by four votes to three . was in his mouth . Corbett fell down and instal additional pulping stations . Lane , Leominster . prevent the potatoes being damaged by frost and damp . CARE OF POTATOES . to him and say that they would not continue to sell at 1s . 41 . The Chairman : away . VOL . XI SALES BY By Messrs . EDWA BAL LEOMINSTER HO NEXT Friday , Apr SHOW AI OF V HEAVY and LI Leom Entries Close We Schedule and Entry Note . All Farmers get a Permit to Sel County Agricultural LEOMINSTER FAT TUESDAY , M AT Cattle and Sh 11.30 ; Store Cat Entries kindly solic EDWARDS , 1 Leominster , Herefor WICKTON C Pour miles from I Ford Bridge Railway Steens Bridge Railway EDWARDS , RUSSI received instr Vaughan ( who is givi by Auction , ón MONDAY , MA His AGRICULTURAL ing , Cider and Casks , Household Furniture . Catalogues upon app ERRS , Hereford , Leom Sale at ONE LY WESTERN Four miles from Kin EDWARDS , RUSSI received instruc ( who is retiring fro Auction , on 3 THURSDAY , M Excellent CA IMPLEMENTS , and Household Furniture . Catalogues may be Leominster , Hereford Sale at 1.30 IN THE BOROUGH LEOM SALE OF FREEH DWARDS , RUSS received instruct subject to Conditions Oak Hotel , Leominste FRIDAY , MA at 3 p.m. , the follow PREMISES , GARDEN ORCHARD . Lot 1. No. 17 , Dra Lot 2. - The adjoini 19 and 21 , Drapers Lots 3 & 4 Two Pi Ground and Building Lot 5 - An Excelle Cross . Solicitors as to Lots MATTHEWS , Hereford ; MOORE & SON , Leomin SMALL HOLDING , KIMBOLTON , H Ε DWARDS , RUSS Sell by Auction , Leominster , on FRIDAY , MA at 3 p.m. , Freehold C " ROWLEY FIELD , " bolton , in the County occupation of Mr. Th taining by estimation and marked on the C 937 , 937a , 938 . The Cottage is stone contains 2 large Bed Kitchen , and Pantry . The Out - Buildings Shed , 2 Stone built C There is a large G Orchard Land adjoini Good supply of wat For further partic GOSLING , Solicitor ; or minster . By Messrs . E. H E. Hamm Auctioneers , Valu and Insura Conduct all classes o VALUATIONS FOR P and BOOK DEBTS Attention , Prompt Se ESTABLIS Offces : -Highbury ENMORE FIR MESSRS . E. HAM by Auction , on MONDAY , M the Out - door Effects capital Donkey , Cart Household Furniture . M Sale at T STOCKMOR ESSRS . E. HAM by Auction , or SATURDAY , M all the Household Fur Fowlhouse on wheels , late Mr. Haines ; and Three Heifer Wean yean ) , Ewe and 2 lar head of Poultry and E Williams , late of Dog Sale at 1 |