The Kington Times - May 1918
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Kington Times 11th May 1918 - Page 4
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| Date | 11/05/1918 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 11th May 1918 |
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TIMES . MAY 11 , 1918 . DIABOLO SEPARATORS 4 THE KINGTON Special Clearance Offers of SEED POTATOES . FROM YORKSHIRE AND LINCOLNSHIRE DISTRICTS , GROWN FROM SCOTCH SEED . EARLIES : - 14 lbs . ½ cwt . 1 I cwt . Ton . ECLIPSE SHARPE'S EXPRESS 1/9 6/3 12 / - *** £ 11 158 . BRITISH QUEEN MAINCROP : -- KING EDWARDS 1/4 5 / - 9/6 £ 9 . " TERMS : Cash with Order . BAGS not charged , but wherever possible customers should return same or provide their own . DELIVERY - Free on Rail . Within City , and suburbs 3d . per cwt . , smaller lots 2d . Enquiries solicited for clearance offers of Direct Scotch Seed ( Arran Chief ) . Address : GEO . W RIGHT & SONS . Fruit and Potato Merchants , West Street Warehouse , Hereford . LEOMINSTER TOWN COUNCIL . QUESTION OF PART TIME SERVICE WASTE OF WATER . SUGGESTED WAR MEMORIAI , FOR ✓ LEOMINSTER . were A meeting of the above was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday at 10 a.m. The following present His Worship the Mayor ( Councillor J. B. Dowding ) , Alderman G. Page , Alderman H. Gosling , Alderman G. J. Abell , Councillors J. J. Biddle , H. J. Southall , G. Gough , E : Molyneux , J. A. Williams , P. S. Bach , J K. Hyslop , the Clerk ( Mr. W. T. Sale ) , Mr. C. O. Mapp , Dr. Williams ( Medical Officer of Health ) , Mr. J. Budd ( Surveyor ) , Mr. A. Reynolds ( Rate Collector ) . Lieut . - Colonel R. R. Orlebar , representing the Ministry of National Service , attended to make a statement in regard to part time labour . He said he felt honoured in being allowed to address the Council . There were many reasons which made it imperative to use every bit of labour available in the country . The continuance of the war and the demands on our shipping for transport and the activity of the submarine had necessitated the calling up of older men . Many of these had taken allotments or owned private gardens . It was hoped that through the formation of Part Time Committees the care of these necessary methods of production would be continued . Then there was such a ques- tion as ditching . This was highly important be- cause so many things depended upon it . Arrange- ments might be made for men who were willing to devoté Saturday afternoon to this work . Another useful thing they might organise was the collection of metals . This form of salvage would be of im mense value . He thought also a Communa ! Kitchen might be established . The advantage of this was that it released women for labour in the fields . He would suggest that several committees He and be formed - one to manage allotments and gardens , another to look after salvage , and so on . thanked them for listening to his statement hoped something practical might accrue . He would like to come and address a meeting , but he afraid pressure of duties made it impossible , how- ever he would arrange for a capable speaker to come in his stead . was The Mayor in thanking Colonel Orlebar said a great deal had already been done in the town in regard to allotments and so far as collecting metals was concerned he had been doing that for some time . What he thought Colonel Orlebar desired was that they should have some organisation in readiness and that was his own view of the matter . of He thought the action of an esteemed member the Council should be emulated . He knew for a fact that this Councillor had been busy for weeks He would beg to pro- digging people's gardens . pose that a Committee be formed . Councillor Southall thought that much of the had been present difficulty caused through the Government not dealing openly and frankly with the people . They were left in the dark as to the real condition of things . Therefore he felt that their best thanks were due to the Colonel for making certain facts known to them . He hoped that as far as possible a report of the speech would It was the duty of everyone to do his best appear . and he heartily endorsed the remarks of the Mayor in regard to the gentleman who had set so splen- did an example . He would second the resolution . Councillor Molyneux supported and said most of the things suggested had already been realised by the Council , but he thought by the formation of the Committee something more may be done . He was of the opinion that even yet many people had not realised the danger this country was in . The resolution was carried . SURPLUS POTATOES . The report of the Food Production Committee was received . The report stated that : In regard to a quantity of potatoes which had been left on their hands it was decided to enter into an agreement with Mr. Blanchard . He to provide 5 . acres of land on his farm at Lucton and to put on the same 40 loads of manure , 7cwts . of sulphate of ammonia and one ton of basic slag . The Council to provide the potatoes , transport , labour in planting and harvesting . The crop to be shared equally between Mr. Blanchard and the Council . A LOW DEATH RATE . Dr. Williams , Medical Officer of Health , reported that the quarter had been an exceptionally favour- able one . During the period there had been 13 deaths , 11 in the Borough , 2 in the Out - Parish . Of the former 4 were in the Workhouse , 2 belonging to the Rural District . The result gave the low average of 9 per thousand per annum . There were 2 deaths under one year , I between 1 and 6 of 65 and upwards . One cach was due to heart disease , phithisis , pneumonia , whooping cough , cancer , and S from all other causes . THE SECONDARY SCHOOL . It was reported that a letter had been received from the Herefordshire County Council Education Committee in reference to a resolution sent by the Council respecting Leominster Grammar School and the districts served by it . Councillor Southall said he was glad that the matter was settled . It was extraordinary the pre- indice of people who did not know anything about the work of the Grammar School . The contribu- tions were now proportioned as follows : Leomin- ster Borough seven - twelfths , Out - Parish two - twelfths , Whatever other Parishes specified three - twelfths . contribution the parishes made was more than compensated by the advantages received . It meant that these areas would not be able to compete for the Free Scholarships . WATER PREVENTION OF WASTE . was The Borough Surveyor reported that during the last month the two reservoirs and the high level tank at the Newlands had been emptied and cleansed . The whole of the valves , etc. had been put in order . The water recording appliances had been overhauled and the overhead wires repaired . He had also tested from time to time the whole system of pumping and supply , also the main for the purpose of detecting waste and he was satisfied that the whole system was in order . He consid ered that the time for opportune making suggestions for reducing the consumption of water . Much could be done if consumers realised that by having dripping taps and neglect in allowing water to waste they were making the ratepayers collec tively pay for their carelessness . Ile would appeal to the ratepayers to help keep down the expendi ture . In regard supplies of water to urina's on licensed premises he suggested that the water be turned off between 11 p.m. and II a.m. by the occupier . In regard to the roads the Stone Control Board had now made a grant of bo tons of road metal for the maintenance of roads in the Borough and Out - Parish . A WARM INTERLUDE . Councillor Molyneux : We are told there is a considerable waste of water going on . If that is so the matter should be seen into . It is our duty to look after the ratepayers ' money . Councillor Southall The Surveyor has not said there was the waste that Mr. Molyneux suggested . He was anxious to secure further economies . Councillor Molyneux ( warmly ) : You always get up when I want to say anything . Councillor Southall I did not like the tone of Mr. Molyneux's remarks . He seemed to imply that the Surveyor had not done his duty and I wish to most emphatically protest against any such sugges- tion . Mr. Molyreux : It seems to me the members of the Committees are nonentities . They are not called together and hence they do not know what is going on . Men stop me and ask me about certain things and I have to acknowledge I know nothing about them . Councillor Gough I took it that Mr. Budd did not wish to complain that there was a great waste . of water , but what he wanted us to do was to make safeguards against the waste . Alderman G. J. Abell said in regard to the water at the Cemetery the waste was caused by children and it was no one's fault . The tank was filled every week . The Surveyor It is a strange thing that com- plaints never come to us . In regard to the Ceme tery it was as Mr. Abell said the waste was caused by children . They had recently carried the tank from one side to the other . If there was a pump there they would try to carry it away . FREE LIBRARY COMMITTEE . It was decided to postpone the repairs and reno- vations . Mr. Daggs having left the town Mr. Harding was nominated in his place as Treasurer . The Committee had under consideration the adop tion of a system in the Magazine Room to prohi bit as far as possible the Pictorial Newspapers and Magazines being removed from the table . WAR MEMORIAL .. a The Mayor read a letter from the Royal Academy of Art in reference to War Memorials . He had also received a letter from Councillor H. Reynolds about the matter and he hoped something would be im- mediately . done . Dr. Robinson had also sent letter stating he had seen some designs executed by Mr. Storr Barber and he should be prepared to assist in any way if action was taken . The Mayor said he had received very generous offer from Mr. Storr Barber and he ( Mr. Dowding ) thought that it was a matter which should not be delayed . Councillor Molyneux : This is a public question and while I agree that the Council should take the initiative we ought to go to the public and get every phase . of opinion . Councillor Southall : The Mayor is suggesting we adopt the principle . Councillor Hyslop : I understood Mr. Storr- Barber is likely to be called - up . I therefore think it is advisable to commence at once . seen a THE RIVER LUGG . SUGGESTED DRAINAGE BOARD . IMPORTANT MEETING AT LEOMINSTER . The invitation of the Herefordshire War Execu tive Committee to landowners and others affected by the drainage of the River Lugg and its tribu- taries brought together large and influential gathering of ladies and gentlemen in the Town Hall , Leominster , on Friday last . Amongst those present were : Mrs. J. Coates , Mrs. Gregory , Mrs. Kevill - Davies , Mrs. F. E. Nos- worthy , Alderman H. Russell , Councillor J. B. Dowding ( Mayor of Leominster ) , Colonel Clowes , Messrs . A. Duncan , W. O. Davis ( Surveyor Leomin- ster Kural District ) , G. Foster , J. Morgan , E. Moore , E. Hammond , G. Butters , J. M. P. Cave , M. C. Connolly , W. Cave , J. Parry ( Chairman of the Drainage Executive Committee ) , E. Rees , W. Rees , J. E. Powell , A. G. Bright . J. T. Morgan , Rob- erts , J. Moss , G. H. Evans , C. Armitage , T. D. Burlton , S. Goodwin , G. J. Abell , A. P. Meredith , W. A. Morgan , H. E. Jones , J. Compton , J. Edwards , J. B. Whiteman , C. Haines , H. Davies , D. Johnson , J. W. Openshaw , the Rev. W. Worsey . G. Maund , Captain R. T. Hinckes , A. Dear , W. Smith , J. R. Hill , B. Jenkins , Alderman Gosling , A. W. Brain , H. Rodgers , 1. Tompkins , W. J. Davies , J. Bazley , J. Budd ( Leominster Borough Surveyor ) . Alderman Gosling Why put these things off ? He had magnificent piece of work at Worcester and while he was no judge of sculpture yet he could not look at it without a lump com- ing in his throat ; it was a speaking piece of work . He thought a competent judge should be asked to pass an opinion on the sketch submitted by Mr. Storr Barber . capable local The Mayor : If we have a why not let him do it ? man Mr. Southall 1 propose that Mr. Storr Barber memorial and be asked to submit a sketch of a give an estimate of the cost . The resolution was carried . S - B F. The Chairman of the meeting , Alderman H. Russell , said he had considerable reluctance in taking the chair , because he felt Mr. J. Parry as Chairman of the Drainage Committee ought to be in the position . He always made a business like chairman and he could only excuse his refusal on the grounds of excessive modesty . He was assured all present would agree that it was their bounden duty to produce every possible ounce of food . We were expected not only to feed the population at present in England , but we had also to make some provision for our Army and Navy . No good would ensue if landlords and tenants fought against each other . The matter under consideration affected all parties and it was therefore their united duty to assist in rocuring the improvements which were Much land had been ploughed up of necessary . late and it was mostly devoted to cercals , that meant there was less pasture , hence it was im perative that as much land as was practicable should be saved from damage by flooding and a stop put to the deterioration which had been going on for years . They would further agree that per- haps there was no district which suffered more from flooding than cominster . It was rather an anomalous thing that in peace time nothing could be done but that we should have to get into ex tremities before there was some hope of securing a practical scheme . If the proposals made were put into operation there was the promise of con siderable areas being brought into their former state . Already they were empowered under the Defence of the Realm tenants to Act to compel clear the river channels . That would not prevent He flooding , but it would certainly mitigate it . would not say more at that stage of the meeting , but would call upon Mr , C. H. T. Clayton of the He Food Production Department to address them . was a gentleman who knew his subject thoroughly and what he did not know about draining was not worth knowing . W. G. STORR - BARBER Sculptor . Studio & Works : Etnam Street , also Top of Bargates . FOR BEST MONUMENTAL WORK . Established by J. JAY , 1840 . Satisfaction Guaranteed . THE OBJECT OF THE MEETING . Mr. Clayton said the meeting had been called to discuss the desirability of improving the drainage system of the River Lugg and its tributaries . The in- War Agricultural Executive Committee was vested with powers to deal with impediments in the flow of water and it was intended to serve Their notices where such obstructions occurred . object was not to consider temporary measure , but to consider such measures as would be safe- guards in the years to come . His view was that it would be a thousand pitics if the work that could now be done were allowed to fall in disuse . a FLOODING CONTRIBUTORY CAUSES . In his observations he had noticed considerable blockage caused by fallen and ingrowif trees 111 the fairway . These obstructions had the effect of destroying to a large extent the natural fall of the river . The point for consideration was whether it was worth while to maintain and improve the channels and embankments . In these valleys six or eight thousand acres would be advantaged and in the whole area something like twenty thousand acres could be made immune from flooding . THE BOARDS - METHOD OF PROCEDURE . The usual organisation was that of the Drainage Board which was set up under the Land Drainage Act of 1881. The procedure was for one tenth of the owners concerned to petition the Board . A Commissioner , strictly impartial , was sent down , he prepares a map , heard any objections and thoroughly examined the whole question . If two- fifths agreed the petition was passed on and pre- sented to Parliament . He would urge that time should be lost if a Drainage Board was to be formed or it would be too late for this session . RAISING THE FUNDS . no The method of raising funds is by means of a flat rate levied on the district . In some cases the area was so wide that it was only possible to raise a flat rate . In other cases the Board made dif . ferential rate - low lying land paying more and the highlands less . The Drainage Board once estab lished was empowered to raise any reasonable , sum on the security of its own rates . Re - payment of the capital sum would be spread over a number of years . The expense would not be heavy in propor- tion to the increased value of the land improved . Say for example a sum of £ 20,000 was required and 20,000 acres were affected , that would represent only per acre . Some organisation must be set up to carry on the work . In the matter of weed cutting several men would be required . ENGINEERING POSSIBILITIES . Ile thought there were considerable engineering possibilities which would , if put into execution , redeem a vast amount of valuable land . Above Leominster there were a number of streams com- ing in . The main River Lugg and its tributaries have to pass through what he would call the bottle neck of Ford Bridge . Here the river was trying to squeeze five pints of water through an aperture which was only meant to let through a pint . At this point a relief channel could be made . He was afraid that until extensive improvements . were made in the main channel below Leominster existing conditions would remain as they were . QUESTIONS AND CRITICISMS . Mr. James Budd ( Leominster Borough Surveyor ) wanted it made clear who would have to pay for the improvements . He thought the cost should be borne by the landlords . They had received bene- fits from the rivers , they claimed the fishing rights and received the revenues . He considered it injustice for the cost to be put upon the ratepay- ers in the area as a whole . It was the duty of the landlords to keep the channels clear . all Alderman Russell Certainly the landlords would benefit , but the ultimate benefit would be to the tenants . I think Mr. Budd has misunderstood the point . Mr. Budd I do understand and I consider it would be unfair to compel those to pay who have always kept the river channels free . An Mr. Clayton May I settle the question ? impartial Commissioner would ask first what lands are subject to flooding or partial flooding . Such lands only would be rated . If in the middle of such an area there was a section of elevated land that would be left out . The low lying portions re- lieved would pay the rates . Mr. Bazley Who would bear the damage aris . ing from carrying out the scheme . Where damage occurred the tenants should receive compensation . Mr. Hyslop mentioned the case of a drain from Stretford which was completely blocked up . It was made at the instance of the Government in 1861 . The blockage had caused a great deal of damage . He had meadows that had been in flood since last July . He wished to know whose duty it was to keep the drain clear . There must have been some conditions laid down , but he had failed to discover them . see Alderman Russell I quite agree with Mr. Hys- lop . Somebody should be responsible . He had set up the best argument for the establishment of a Drainage Board whose duty it would be to that the drain was kept clear and in repair . Mr. J. Parry : We are going to serve notices cr all occupiers on whose land obstructions are tak . ing place . They will be compelled to remove the timber . The great advantage arising from the establishment of the Board . would be that work would be carried on . the Mr. E. T. Cave Mr. Patry says the tenants will have to remove the timber . Who is to pay the expense ? If they take it out the landlords will claim it . out of Alderman Russell If timber is taken the river I don't think any landlord or agent would have to pay . The tenants would pay - that is to say they would be liable for the legal claim , but . he thought landlords would recognise the moral claim . Mr. W. E. Morgan : It would be rather unfait to call upon tenants to pay for clearing obstruc tions which had been left by previous occupiers The old difficulties between highlanders and low landers which wrecked a former measure would wreck any scheme unless a Drainage Board was established . The World's Best Guaranteed for 10 years . A Month's Free Trial . CHURNS , BUTTER WORKERS and all Dairy Utensils . Separator , Pays for itself in 6 Month s . The Cheapest and Best Separator on the Market . Can be seen in stock at Bellow & Son Ltd. , Leominster , Hereford Tenbury & Bromyard . Agricultural Engineers , THE BLIND MUSICIANS . CONCERT AT LEOMINSTER . AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE PERFORMANCE . We echo the Mayor's sentiments - the programme presented deserved a crowded audience . Seldom have we been privileged to enjoy such a feast of good things as was served out on Monday evening . The efforts of Lady Pearson's Blind Musicians was a sheer delight to ear and heart . Where all was of such marked and uniform excellence it would be difficult to particularise . The only disappointment was that the programme was not twice as long . The object of the concert apart and our emotions . out of account we have nothing but . the highest praise and admiration for the whole party . For- getting their physical limitations every artist stood apart on the point of pure merit alone . We can assert without hesitation that te I should we favoured with a return visit the seating capacity of the Corn Exchange would be taxed to its utmost extent . sure The Mayor of I , cominster ( Councillor J. B. Dowd- ing ) in introducing the performers paid a splendid tribute to the work of Sir Arthur Pearson . He said he believed in accepting the invitation to preside that evening he had done what everyone would have He could have wished for a wished him to do . much larger attendance . Such a deserving cause ought to have secured a packed Hall . He was glad to think that Leominster had responded so generously to previous appeals made . It was his pleasure to attend the Choral Service given by the Sunday School Union some time ago when a goodly sum was raised . He felt that all present would give their visitors a hearty welcome and should they come again he would promise them a much larger attendance ( loud and prolonged cheers ) . The opening item was a quartette " The Viking Song " ( Coleridge Taylor ) , given by Mesdames I , is- ter and Maden , Messrs . Turner and Logan . It proved to be a fine contribution . Perfect balance and clear Mr. expression were notable features ... John Arr was loudly applauded for his violin solo " Scènes de Ballet " ( De Beriot ) , as was Mr. Sinclair Logan for his contributions " The Wayfarer's Night Song " and " The Crown of the Year " ( Easthope Martin ) . The same exact enunciation and flexibility of the marked his subsequent acknowledgment encore It is not the first time that " Love is meant to make us glad " has been sung from the same never has it been rendered with a platform , but more winsome charm and becoming naïvette than by Miss Maggie Lister . The call for an encore was not surprising . The song chosen was " There are Fairies at the Bottom of our Garden . " Mr. Ronald Gourley delighted the audience with plished rendering of the " Valse Fantastique " ( Gourley ) , and showed himself to be a composer of no mean ability in a piece entitled " A Fairy Fête . " war an accom- our At this stage Mr. Avalon Collard gave an eloquent the Work of our and an appealing address on Blinded Soldiers and Sailors at St. Dunstan's Hos tel . The lecture was illustrated by lantern slides . He said he supposed all present had seen soldiers returning from the wounded , some with arms and legs missing , but the most appeal- ing sight was the blinded heroes . Life would seem to be at least possible if we had lost a limb . But had we ever tried to imagine what it was like to lose our sight - to have the eyes closed on a sun- light day ? We knew the strange feeling when passing through a long dark tunnel , but what must it be when life was one long endless tunnel . The Government had done much for the blinded soldiers . They were assured a pension of at least 255. per week and officers from 2 guineas . But everyone would agree that was not enough . We could not be satisfied when we remembered that these men had sacrificed their most precious sense for us . The soldier did not fear the weapons of modern war . He did not mind the gas and shot and shell , but he did fear the future when maimed in doing his duty . His greatest anxiety was that he may be compelled to lead an aimless life . St. Dunstan's existed to dissipate that fear . The hostel stood in the midst of 15 acres of beautiful grounds . It be longed to an American gentleman , who had gener ously placed it at the disposal of the Committee . Sir Arthur Pearson . had conceived what kind of a place would best suit the purpose he had in view and he found St. Dunstan's answered all his re- quirements . When blinded soldiers and officers re- turned they were welcomed ' at St. Dunstan's . Per- haps it may be thought that a beautiful place did not matter since the inmates had lost the sense of outward perception , but he would remind them that they developed rapidly the sense of inward percep tion . Everything about the Hostel was arranged to assist the men . Even the paths were designed to denote the different features . The characteristic feature of St. Dunstan's was its cheerfulness . It had been described as the happiest home in Lon- don . Visitors often made the mistake of express- ing pity . That was an attitude to be avoided . They endeavoured to teach their patients to regard blindness as a handicap to be largely overcome by British pluck and tenacity . A most instructive set of pictures made it easy to realise the efforts being made to equip our war scarred heroes . Amongst the things taught are : Massage . A skilled teacher is employed and every pupil goes through a school of training where models of the human figure are made familiar to the students . An efficient masseur I can earn two guineas per week and often , more . If a man desires to set up on his own account St. Dunstan's presents him with his appliances as parting gift Typewriting is another occupation in which blinded persons have shown remarkable aptitude . Mr. Collard told of one soldier who had lost all his fingers save one , yet he became a most proficient manipulator of the machine . Here again if the required tests are passed a typewriter is pre- sented . So expert do those become who take up telegraphy antl telephony that they are capable of managing an exchange . In the trade sections the men are taught boot repairing , carpentry , basket and matting making , netting and string bag manu- facture , poultry farming and market gardening , suitable plots of land have been presented by friends for the latter purposes . A gift or loan would be an acceptable acknowledgment of the sac- rifice that the sightless have made . It is not all work at the Hostel . The men are taught to play such games as pushball . They are taught also to dance and to row . Mr. Collard explained that all the expenses of the concert were paid by the National Institute for the Blind and therefore all contributions would be nett . He wished on Sir Arthur Pearson's behalf to thank the Mayor , Mr. Simpson and all present for their valuable support and interest . The number of men at present in St. Dunstan's is 554 ; 456 have passed through their training and are set up in some useful occupation , while So are still in Hospital . Altogether 1,000 cases have been dealt with . Unfortunately more cases must be expected . He ( Mr. Collard ) would remind the audience that in lending a helping hand they may be assisting someone out of the neighbourhood , or perchance a member of their own . family . In closing a really compelling appeal the lecturer asked that cool reason and warm hearts may be allowed to speak . It The second half of the programme opened with the quartette " Spanish Serenade " ( Elgar ) . This was so thoroughly enjoyed that the audience would not be denied another contribution . Mr. William Turner next sang " For you alone " ( Geebl ) . was a pleasure from all considerations to listen to this artist . IIis answer to the encore enthusiasti- cally demanded was a charming song " I hear the thrush at evening . " It was not surprising that Mr. John Arr moved the house to tumultuous ap- planse with the violin solo " A Cradle Song . " As a violinist Mr. Arr is amongst the best talent . The factor of his success is in the gift of interpreta- tion . It demanded more than the acquirements of a perfect technician - which he has to produce the lullabie sweetness which held in rapt attention and silence the whole of the audience . The encore was not a wit less excellent - a Serenade R. Colum- bine . a wonderfully Miss Margaret . Maden has by rich and flexible voice , which she has in perfect command , as was evidenced in the song " Mélisande in the Wood . " For this she was cheered again and again and acknowledged the tribute paid her singing a further item . Mr. Ronald Gourley easily got on good terms with the assembly . Ilis per fectly pure humour was irresistible . He must be pitied who did not enjoy the " 8 What Nots . " The improvisation in melodies suggested by the audience was a decidedly clever performance , evok ing continued applause . Mr. Gourley laid all under further obligation by a Whistling Solo . The final piece was " Our Empire in Arms " ( arr . by Collardi . It was a fitting conclusion to a high class enter- tainment . Any notice would be incomplete without mention of the accompanist Miss Dorothy Capon-- unusual proficiency and perfect understanding of the performers made her a pianist par excellence . The local arrangements for the concert were carried out by Mr. J. Simpson , of Bodenham , one of hose pupils , Miss Gladys Heppell , opened the concert with a prelude , Haydn's Andante in B flat , on the piano , LEOMINSTER FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE . PRESERVING EGGS - 50 PER HEAD . SUGAR FOR JAM 500 APPLICATIONS . A meeting of the above Committee was held in the Council Chamber on Saturday last . There were pres- ent Alderman G. Page ( Chairman ) , Messrs . H. Southall , J. Williams , T. J. Enoch , E. King , J. J. Biddle , W. T. Sale ( Clerk ) and the Executive Officer ( C. O. Mapp ) . most The Chairman said he wished to refer to the meet- ing at Hereford in connection with road transport . He unfortunately could not attend , but he arranged with To his surprise the Mr. Turner to go in his stead . meeting had been held and the Mayor had been nominated as a member of the , Committee . Mr. Webb . informed him that the typist who sent out the notices . put 2 o'clock on some and 6 p.m. on others . Under the circumstances he considered the meeting irregular and should not have been held . Mr. Southall said Mr. H. Reynolds had told him that by accident he happened to be there and was told that the meeting was then in progress . He ( Mr. Southall ) thought it would have been better had Mr. Reynolds told them that there was apparently a mistake since he knew the Mayor was intending to be present at 6 o'clock . was Alderman Page If I had been there I should have nominated the Mayor for in my opinion there is no man who knows more about road transport in this neighbourhood than he . At the same time I should have protested . We can let the matter drop , though I think some explanation is due to this Committee . Mr. Southall : I think we agree far as Mr. Reynolds is concerned he acted for the best . The Clerk said he had received a letter from Mr. Curtis , of the Divisional Food Office , in reference to a licence for a dealer to sell tripe without coupons . Mr. Curtis said they were not prepared to abandon regulation . But if there was likelihood of 80 LADIES ' TRENCH COAT , Lined Plaid - made for Hard Service , as sketch 70 / - LADIES ' BURBERRY'S , From 73/6 . Exceptional Opportunity , 6 LADIES ' RAINCOATS , ( Shop Soiled ) , to be cleared at Reduced Prices . R.E.Scudamore TAILOR , & c . Drawing & Dining - room SUITES , In SOLID OAK and WALNUT , UPHOLSTERED in VELVET , TAPESTRIES and LEATHER . Bedroom Suites , In SOLID OAK , SATIN , WALNUT , MAHOGANY , & c . John Holmes , Corn Square ONLY , LEOMINSTER . Seed Oats . HERO ... GARTON'S ABUNDANCE . VICTORY . TARTAR KING . LEADER , all . Grown in Scotland . BLACK TARTARIAN ( Fine Sample ) , Irish Grown . Seed Barley . BURTON MALTING . STANWELL , Etc. Seed Wheat . ' WEBB'S CHALLENGE . BURGOYNE'S COOKE'S WONDER , Seed ARRAN CHIEF . Etc. Potatoes . Maincrop : FIFE . KING EDWARD . UP - TO - DATE . Direct from Scotland . Early : ECLIPSE . SHARPE'S VICTOR .. SHARPE'S EXPRESS . Seed Peas & Beans CLOVER & RYE GRASSES . Porter quantifies being wasted , pension might be granted : Old Post Office , LEOMINSTER Seedsman , Leominster . Mr. Southall proposed that if there was an actual danger of offal being wasted permission should be given to sell without coupons . a The Chairman said he had taken the liberty to give tradesman to permission sell rabbits without coupons otherwise they would have been spoiled . He had a further application to sell 37 . Mr. Southall moved that the thanks of the Com- enquiries and discovered that there was danger of spoiling permission be given . Applications by the Police Station and several per- sons on medical grounds for special rations were ap- proved . War Dept .: Registered Tailor for Officers ' Uniforms . PRESTEIGN . 1 , OCAL , TRIBUNAL - On Monday a meeting was held . The Rev. I. 1. Kewley presided in the ab- sence of Mr. Whitmore Green - Price . The only case considered was that of Mr. II . W. Payne , hairdresser , High Street , adjourned from the last meeting . The Tribunal granted three months exemption . The Appeal Representative ( Mr. Beavan ) and the Alderman Page intimated that permission could now National Service Representative ( the Hon . F. Clegis Hill ) be given to lay down eggs to the number of 50 per were present representing the Military head . He further stated that 500 applications had been Authorities . received for sugar for jam making . PETTY He thought t SESSIONS . Tuesday , before Colonel would be wise for some of the applications to be gone James ( Chairman ) , the Hon . 1. Clegg Hill , Mr. J. through . II . Wale and Mr. William Davies . Mr. William Davies took the oath of allegiance as a Magistrate by virtue of his appointment as Chairman of the Urban District Council . - Thomas Price , The Fold , Presteign was summoned by P.S. Higgins for be ing drunk and disorderly in Broad Street on the 19th of April and was fined £ 1 . DEATH OF MR . H. I. CRUTCHLEY . - We regret . to record the death of an old inhabitant in the person of Mr .. 11. 11. Crutchley , of Broad Street , which occurred on April 25th at the age of 75 The funeral took place on Thursday last , the ceremony being performed by the Rev. P. J. Simp son , Vicar of Norton . The principal mourners were Mrs. Crutchley ( widow ) , Messrs . Fred and Henry Crutchley , Arthur and John Crutchley ( sons ) . The coffin was made by Mr. J. T. Price . Mr. Williams : If anyone makes more than 10 lbs . per head I take it the surplus can be confiscated . Mr. King It does not state that on the form . as Mr. Southall Undoubtedly the form is misleading . It is simply asked how much jam you can make . We grow three or four times as much fruit we shall want to make into jam . The Chairman : Will anyone agree to examine the forms of application ? Mr. Biddle : Yes ! I will . It was ultimately agreed that members who could should go through the forms until they pleted . were .com- Mi Southall moved that the thanks of the Com- mittee be tendered to their Executive Officers Mr. W. T. Sale and Mr. C. O. Mapp . He felt sure that neither the public nor the committee quite knew the vast amount of work they had done . Mr. Sale was sacrificing much more valuable business to do the work . Ald . Page seconded the resolution . He agreed that their officers had done their work splendidly . It was a marvel to him how they managed to get through it . considering the great number of forms which came in . Mr. Southall said he had heard that manual workers were complaining of shortage of food , particularly cheese . They could not get anything so satisfying to take its place . He wondered whether it would be any use writing to the Food Controller about the alleged shortage . He had seen Mr. Biddle : There is a real shortage . a traveller who said it was obtainable in Ludlow . If they can get it elsewhere we ought to get it here . Mr. King My experience is the opposite to Mr. Biddle's . I have seen representative workers from Ludlow who tell me they have not had any cheese for six weeks . It was decided that the Clerk write to Mr. Curtis and inform him of the shortage . Ald . Page thought an eye shoull be kept on the milk supply . He was informed that the Cheese Factory at Dinmore were offering Is . 9d . per gallon . It was not likely that people would want to send into Leominster and sell at Is . 3d . The Clerk said the largest retailer in the town had told him that he was expecting a surplus of milk and he desired to know whether he could sell it at Dinmore . He ( the Clerk ) thought he might if there really was a surplus . In case of a shortage of milk he expected they would have powers to prevent it being sold for purposes of cheese making . LEOMINSTER RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL . A LITTLE HEREFORD ROAD . was MINISTRY OF FOOD . In order that the public may be kept well informea on the various questions affecting the National Food Supply , the Ministry of Food has established , in connection with the Food Survey Board , a branch for educational and propaganda purposes . The Assistant Commissioner for the West Midland Area ( Warwick- shire . Staffordshire , Worcestershire , Herefordshire and Shropshire ) is Alderman W. E. Lovesey , who intends shortly to organise a long series of public meetings . It is hoped that employers will give facilities by which the operatives may attend short meetings to be held in the factories ( the mid - day luncheon interval is a convenient period for such gatherings ) , and that in the industrial districts as well as in the agricultural towns and villages , public representatives and officials will co - operate so as to ensure the success of the movement . Speakers will be sent to address meetings , on the food situation generally - the reasons for the shortage will be explained and , where convenient it is intended to arrange for the attendance of lecturers on food values and on the economical preparation of food . The scheme also provides for visits by cookery experts to hospitals , schools , canteens , etc. , and for cookery demonstrations to housewives where satis- factory audience is assured . These services are giyen free of charge , and works . organisations , etc. , who may desire to hold meetings are invited to communicate with Alderman Lovesey . Central Office , Council House , Birmingham . LESS BEEF . a grass dur FATTENING THE CATTLE FOR NENT WINTER . No cattle likely to put on weight a ing the summer should be marketed for slaughter , says 1ord Rhondda . taken PRISONERS OF WAR . - News has been received that Sergt . W. James , of Westwall , has been taken prisoner and is now in Germany . Mr. W. Brown , of Ford Street , has received information from his son , Pte . Fred Brown , stating that he is a prisone of war in Germany . Ple . Brown joined up in April , 1917 , and was transferred from . T.R.B. to a Manchester Division , from which he prisoner on March 21st . FUNERAL , OF MR . JAMES SPAREY . - We regret to record the death of Mr. James Sparey , senior , of this town , who died on Sunday , April 28th , at the residence of his son , Mr. H. J. Sparey , at the age of 85. The funeral took place at the , Presteign Cemetery on Thursday last , the ceremony being performed by the Rev. W. Wilcock ( the Circuit Minister ) , and the Rev. James Davies , of Stapleton . The first part of the service took place at the Primi- tive Methodist Church , the hymns God our help " and " How blest the righteous " being used , and as the cortege left the church the organist ( Miss Hilda Evans ) gave an efficient rendering of " O Rest in the Lord . " The coffin was of un- polished oak with brass fittings and was made by Mr. J. T. Price . It was borne by Mr. Jones ( New Barn ) , Mr. S. Morris ( l'aradise ) , Mr. G. Evans ( Werby ) , and Mr. Evans Wegnall ) . The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Sparey ( son and daughter - in - law ) , Mr. aud Mrs. J. M. Sparcy ( grandson and grandaughter - in - law ) , Sergt . Alfred Sparey ( grandson ) , Miss M. Sparey ( granddaughter ) , Miss Thirza Sparey ( granddaughter , and Master Jack Sparey ( grandson ) , Miss Spracklen , Miss Preece , Miss Sollars . There was a large attendance of fellow townspeople , including the following : Messrs . F. I .. Green , A. M. Thomas , Mr. and Mrs. Wilcock , Mr. and Mrs. J. Davies , Mr. and Mrs. William Davies , Mr. H. Davies , Mr. A. R. Davies , Mr. William Davies , Mr. S. S. Stedman , Mr. R. A. Pugh , Mr. Philip Davies , Mrs. Eastbury Jones , Miss B. Powell , Mr. and Mrs. Evans ( Wegnalls ) , Mr. Jabez Powell , the Rev. Watkin Jones , Mr. Walter Curtis , Mr. Morris ( Willey Hall ) , and others . There was a large number of wreaths sent by sorrowing friends , DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR . G W. PREECE . -We regret to record the death of Mr. George William Preece , which occurred on April 30th at Hereford Street , at the age of 51. Deceased had been a member of the Urban District Council for some years and was also Chairman of that body in 1916. He was also a Trustee of the Foresters Court Industry , Presteign , and had held the office of Chief Ranger of that Court . He was also a member of the Committee of the Conservative Club , and was much respected and esteemed by all who knew him . Much sympathy is felt with the widow and the other members of the their bereavement . The funeral took place , at the Presteign the Cemetery on Saturday afternoon , ceremony being performed by the Rev. Watkin Jones ( Baptist Minister ) and Mr. George Bullock ( Wesleyan Church ) . The principal mourners were Mrs. Precce ( widow ) , Mrs. E. Preece ( mother ) , Mrs. Perkins ( sister ) , Mr. and Mrs. Edward Preece ( brother and sister - in - law ) , Mr. Tom Preece ( brother ) , Miss Ruth Preece ( sister ) , Mr. William Precce , Eardisley ( uncle ) , Mrs. Wright ( sister - in- law ) , Mr. William Preece ( cousin ) , Mrs. Lucas ( cousin ) , Mr. J. Preece ( cousin ) . The funeral was also attended by the following members of Court Industry A.0.F .: Messrs . Samuel Greenhouse , A. Mantle , and J. Davies ( Trustees ) ; William Davies ( Treasurer ) , and William Thomas ( assistant Secre- tary and Secretary of Court Radnor ) . The Fores ters address was read at the graveside by Brother Samuel Greenhouse , the senior Trustee . The fol lowing also attended as Foresters , Messrs . Chas . Millichamp and R. Cole . Amongst the friends who attended were Messrs . J. Goodwin ( Nash ) , W. Precce ( Nash ) , Mrs. Walter Evans , Mrs. Bowen , Messrs . Philip Davies , J. Passey , A. Roberts and C. Norman . The following members of the Urban Council also attended : Messrs . W J. Powell , Davies , Stanley Morris , William Bird and J. J. Griffiths ( Surveyor ) . The bearers were Messrs . J. Herrits , Isaac Rawlings , F. Booth and J. Mival , The Surveyor pointed out four that the main traffic of the deceased's workmen . Amongst the was caused by people going to the Post Office and wreaths was included one from the Presteign Con- a shop . He thought it used to be kept in repair servative Club . by the Easton Court Estate . The Council had never been responsible for it . A meeting of the above Council was held in the Union Board Room on Friday last . The following members weer in attendance . Mr. J. M. 1. Cave , Mr. G. Butters , Mr. C. II . Potts , Mr. W. Rees , Mr. E. 1. Jenkins , Mr. H. R. Hall , Mr. B. Ridg- ley , Mr. J. Roberts , Mr. T. Edwards , Mr. 1 . Tompkins , Alderman R. Woodhouse , Mr. Evans , Mr. J. Robinson , Mr. J. Lewis , Mr. Bazley , Mr. S. Proudman , Mr. K. Bemand , Mr. J. E. George , Colonel R. A. W. Cardiff , the Clerk Gibson ) , the Surveyor ( Mr. W. O. Davis ) , the Act- ( Mr. H. Gosling ) , the Deputy Clerk ( Mr. A. II . ing Medical Officer of Health ( Dr. Williams ) and the Sanitary Inspector ( Mr. D. W. Cave ) . I .. J. Mr George Butters proposed Mr. J. M. P. Cave , as Chairman of the Council . It was seconded by Mr. T. Edwards and heartily and unanimously car- ried . Mr. Cave in acknowledging the honour and expression of confidence said he had tried to do his duty by being present at the meetings and he would continue to do his best in the position he had been elected to . He felt he had a difficult . job when he saw so many excellent Chairmen be- fore him whom he had got to follow . The name of Mr. Frank Tompkins was submitted as Vice- Chairman and carried with acclamation . Mr. Tompkins said it was an altogether unexpected honour , but he would try to do his duty ; they were a very happy family and not at all like they used to be when their meetings were made un- pleasant with squabbles . He hoped the good feel- ing now existing would continue . The Finance Committee was re - elected with Mr. Tompkins ' name added . A letter was read which the Clerk had received from the Rector of Little Hereford ,, the Rev. Stockham , in reference to repairing the road lead- ing to the Church . The Surveyor said he knew the road and in his opinion it was not one they should repair . Mr. C. II . Potts : It is used for all vehicular traffic to the Church . Colonel Cardiff The road is used to take all funerals down and I think it should be kept in repair by the parish . Colonel Cardiff suggested that the Parish Council . should keep the road in repair as far as the rail- way . Mr. L. Evans moved that it be left to the Par- ish Council . They could afford to do the repairs . A letter was received from the Executive Officer of the Rural Food Control Committee requesting the loan of 50 to carry on the necessary work . The loan was sanctioned . Mr. W. O. Davis ( Surveyor ) was appointed to represent the Council at the meeting in connection with the drainage of the Kiver Lugg . The Medical Officer of Health and the Sanitary Inspector presented their reports . 5 cases of in- fectious diseases were notified . The sum of 2,117 8s . 3d . was reported as the balance in hand . Alderman Woodhouse proposed , that Mr. W. Clements be co - opted as a member of the Council . He had been recommended by the Docklow l'ar- ish and that was the usual course of procedure . The proposal was agreed to . ORLETON . Alderman Russell : If I were a tenant I should Cheney's Eczema Salve marriage to Cadet S. G. Weaver . pay the money and then present the bill to the landlord . Alderman Gosling I am not yet clear who is to pay the cost . It seems to be the impression that the landlord should pay . Some people have an idea the landlords are having the time of their lives . All I can say is it is not exactly so . Alderman Russell As I said previously , legally , the tenant is responsible . Your responsibility as a landlord would be a moral one . Mr. Hyslop To whom would the timber taken out belong ? ANTISEPTIC . HEALING . For all kinds of Sores and Irritable Conditions of the Skin . PRICE 143 , Postage 3d .; SAMPLE BOX , 9d . , Postage 2d . CHENEY , CHEMIST , LEOMINSTER . BROMYARD . The Chairman : The landlord I should say . Mr. E. T. Cave then moved the following resolu tion " That this meeting of owners and occupiers of land in the valley of the Lug affected by flood are in favour of taking the necessary steps of approaching the Board of Agriculture Executive Committee with a view to forming a Drainage Board for the valley of the Lugg and its tribu- taries . " In supporting he said he had land very much affected . At the present time it was not worth 2s . 6d . per acre . It used to be the best land he had . His landlord was present and he did not per head above last month . The Chairman charac- hesitate to tell him so . URBAN COUNCIL . Monday . Present : Messrs . W. A. Guess ( in the chair ) , G. Palmer ( Vice- Chairman ) , Partington , Beck , Miles , Davies , Ware , and Roberts . A question as to an alleged nuisance from four houses at West Hill had been brought to the notice of the Surveyor , but as the nuisance was more or less self - created only a suggestion , could be made in the matter . The Surveyor said the water consumption daily was two gallons or more terised this as very serious , because they were veyor to see that all waste was stopped . It was decided to levy a 1s . general district rate . The question of allowing more flag days came up , but Mr. Ware thought that they should reserve their money for their own prisoners of war . He had heard it would be wanted . A letter was read from the Ministry of Food , saying that they could not see their way clear to reinstate Mr. T. E. Mitchell as a member of the Food Committee , he having been some months ago fined under one of the Orders . The Local Food Officer said that since this last letter had been received a statement had been sent up hearing on the case from the Local Food Office . Mr. W. J. Davies seconded the resolution and using above their maximum . He urged the Sur- said the time had come when an authoritative . Board should be set up . If a Drainage Board was formed to take the matter in hand we might con- fidently hope for a considerable amount of reclama- tion . They had heard much of the disabilities of tenants . He would like to say the main burden fell on the landlords . Alderman Russell moved and Mr. W. A. Morgan seconded a vote of thanks to Mr. Clayton . Mr. C. H. Clayton acknowledging the vote said he did not think he had any deserts , everyone had been exceedingly kind . They had been inun- dated with literature of a Governmental origin . He thought more might be done by live missionaries . Mr. and Mrs. John Hall , of Marsh Hall , enter- tained to tea , in the Church School , Orleton , on Monday afternoon last , the subscribers to a presen tation made to Miss Hall on the occasion of her The party as- sembled about 4.30 and were received by the bride and bridegroom , Mr. and Mrs. Hall , the Rev. J. Shepherd Munn ( Vicar ) and Mrs. Shepherd Munn , Mr. and Mrs. Weaver ( Hewell ) , Mrs. Weaver ( mother of the bridegroom ) , and Miss Good ( near Tenbury ) . Others present included Mrs. C. Pudsey Dawson , Mr. and Mrs. Stubbs and Miss Lucas . At the commencement the Vicar made reference to the auspicious occasion , and asked that the com- pany should sing the National Anthem as it was also Accession Day of their gracious Majesties King George and Queen Mary . This was heartily done , being led by the Vicar and accompanied by Mr. Stubbs on the piano . Tea was then partaken of , and thoroughly enjoyed . After tea games in which all could join were played , dances being inter- spersed . For the games and dances music was sup- plied by Mrs. Shepherd Munn and Mr. Stubbs . A gramophone also gave songs and band pieces , to the pleasure of all . Miss Lucas sang " In an old- fashioned house " and " There's a long , long trail and ( with the bride ) " A Perfect Day . " Mr. Stubbs sang " There's , nothing half so charming as a happy married life , " and " It's easy if you only know the way . " Mrs. Stancey George made the tea , and there were many willing helpers . Before the party broke up , about 8 o'clock , Mr. Stubbs thanked Mr. and Mrs. Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Good Weaver ( the bride and bridegroom ) . in the name of all present , for the evening's entertainment , and wished the bride , and bridegroom " Long life and much happiness together . " Mrs. Good Weaver res- ponded and expressed the pleasure it had been to her mother and father and for herself and her husband to be amongst them , and she begged to thank them all for the lovely present they had given . Cheers were heartily given for the bride and bridegroom , Mr. and Mrs. John Hall , and others . The first verse of the National Anthem was sung and the company then dispersed , family in 1 d . POST TO TROOPS . CONCESSION TO FIGHTERS . Postage to soldiers abroad is to remain as now- letters 1d . , postcards d . Mr. Illingworth made this concession in Parlia ment on Monday night on the second reading of the Post Office Bill legalising the new letter , post- card , and parcel rates . Letters and parcels to the front require from three to five special trains every day . Except to soldiers at the front letters will after a date yet to be announced be 1d . , and postcards Id . Market grading committees have been instructed to refuse to pass for slaughter animals of this kind . For the moment this may diminish amount of home - killed meat , but the Ministry con- trol enough frozen meat to make up the deficiency . RESULT OF SOUTH HEREFORD ELECTION . COALITION GOVERNMENT CANDIDATE RETURNED . the The result of the by - election in South Hereford- shire was announced at Hereford on follows : - Pulley , C. T. ( Coalition ) Preece , T. ( Farmers ' Union ) Majority Monday , as 3,260 1,784 1,476 The vacancy had been caused by the death of Colonel P. A. Clive , M.P. After the declaration of the poll the candidates ' thanked their respective supporters , Mr Pulley say ing his election would be a sympathetic and en- couraging message to the men in the trenches . Mr. Preece said they as agriculturists need not feel down - hearted .. He I was the first Farmers ' Union man to contest a seat , and perhaps it was too much to expect to win in the very short time they had had at their disposal . He hoped the far- mers would get their house in order for the next general election , and if they did not find a candi- date of their own , it was up to them to support the candidate who , independent of politics , would give them the best terms ( Cheers ) . COUNCIL'S APPEAL FOR PRISONERS OF WAR FUND . At the monthly meeting of the Hereford Town Council , on Tuesday , the Mayor ( Mr. E. R. Dymond ) made an appeal for the extension of the work of the King's Shropshire Light Infantry Prisoners of War Fund . Up to December 31st last only 31 members of the regiment had been taken prisoners , but the number had now increased to 127 , and to send them out food parcels would cost per mouth . A subscription list was opened , and before the meeting concluded the Mayor was able to an nounce that , though five inembers of the Council- were absent , over 172. had been promised . MARKETS . Worcester , Monday - Fewer fat , cattle , but more sheep at graded Government rates . Large entry of cows and calves , with better trade from 12 ios .. to 453 55 , Small supply of in - calvers , with trade firm from £ 20 to £ 42 . Fair number of store cattie . bunches of barrens making from £ 24 10s . to 635 5s . , two - year - olds from £ 23 10s . to 2010s . , and- yearlings ( 9 to £ 21 10s . Good entry of store calves . with excellent trade from 24s . to £ 64 . Small number of ewes and lambs , with fair trade from 635. 6d . to Toos , the couple . Store tegs in fair num- ber , with good trade from 46s to Sos . 6d . Small entry of store pigs , for which there was very keen demands POULTRY AND PROVISIONS . Ludlow , Monday . Fowls , 148. to 15s . per couple ; chickens , 158. to 16s . per couple ; ditto ( dressed ) 17s . to 18s . per couple ) ; ducks , 16s . to 20s . per couple ; rabbits , 3s . 10d . to 4s , per couple ; butter , 2s . 2d . to 28. 5d . per lb .; hen eggs , 4 for 1s .; Duck eggs , 7 for 2s .; pigeons , ls . 6d . to Is . 9d . per . couple . FRUIT AND VEGETABLES Ludlow , Monday . Potatoes , Id . per lb .; cabbages . 28 . per doz .; cauliflowers , 2s . to 4s . per doz .; greens , 2½d . per lb. artichokes , 2d . per lb .; beetroot . 2d . each ; leeks , 3d . per bunch ; rhubarb , 2d . per bundle ; apples , 6d . per lb .; walnuts , 9d , per lb .; grapes , 2s . 6d . per lb. parsnips , turnips , 2d . per lb .; onions , 4d . to 5d . per lb. CORN . Ludlow . Monday . Very little market ; Government rates unaltered . Printed and Published for the Proprietor , by A. T. SOUTHALL , at his Offices , 27 , Drapers Lane , Leominster . ' Ware ' Boot Is simply the logical conclusion of Superior Workmanship and Best Material To Produce FOOTWEAR that completely satisfies all the demands of COUNTRY WEARERS . Waterproof Leather with or without Nails . No. 1 , Drapers Lane , and Weaver & Son , Market Place , Leominster VOL . XI SALES BY By Messrs . EDWA BAL Leominster F On Friday , M 120 Upw H HARNESS & H Consigned by Farme £ 51 offere Catalogues on applicat NOT All farmers get a Permit to Sell Agricultural Executive Auctioneers ' Offices and Tenbury . LEOMINSTER HO THE RAILWAY CO accept traffic on the The HORSE SALE ad consequence be POSTPO 24th . EDWARDS , LEOMINSTER S TUESDAY , M AT Cattle and She FAT 11.30 ; Store Cattl Entries kindly solici EDWARDS , RU Leominster , Hereford COTTAGE PROPERTY i MEADOW LAND in the IDWARDS , RUSSELL instructions to Sell Hotel , Leominster , on FRIDAY , M E at FOUR p.m. punctually Lot 1. - Two pleasantly Timbered COTTAGES , Eardisland . Lot 2. A Small Piece of in the Village of Eardislan Lot 3. Two Pieces of E LAND , called " LINCOLN the Out - Parish of Leomins and Kington Railway and 7a . 3r . 13p .. Further Particulars may RUSSELL & BALDWIN , Auctio and Tenbury ; or from Mes Leominster . By Mr. R. R. H. G Auctioneer , and Valu S PROPERTY & TIMBER BROKER , VALUER and Agricultural Holdings Act , and SURVEYS carefully at HOTEL and PUBLIC H VALUATIONS FOR GAGE , ASSESSMENT AR PERIODICAL SALES O Prompt Settlements , in al ESTABLISH Offices : - Croftmead , Kingsla Leominster Office THE HOLLI 2½ miles from Leominster and Eye R. R. H. GEORGE i M from Mr. W. H. Majesty's Forces , to Sell by WEDNESDAY , N the Household Furniture and ing the Furnishings of Sitting rooms ( including some A Pianoforte in Walnut ( by Blankets , Oil Paintings , Cutlery , Plated Goods , Tools wheel Cart , Cider , Casks , B Sale at ONE o Catalogues may be obtai Croftmead , Kingsland , Heref HEREFORDSHIRE . - OUTPA To be Sold by TR . R. H. GEORGE , Leominster , on MR FRIDAY , MA at 3 o'clock in the afternoon ditions of sale , a Desirable situate at Ebnal , in the Out- a mile and a - half from the road to Kingsland and Kingto John Fletcher at a yearly re a stone - built Dwelling House ACRES ( or thereabouts ORCHARD and ARABLE Possession may be obtained Further particulars may be EER , Croftmead ,, Kingsland , Messrs . LLOYD & SON , Solic 9 HEREFORDSHIRE . - PA MR CAST R. R. H. GEORGE FRIDAY , MA at 3 o'clock in the afterno Conditions of Sale , a DESIRA HOLDING , consisting of c about 7 ACRES of excelle well - planted ORCHARDS , LONG , " situate about 3½ mil Woofferton Junction , in the Godding at a yearly rent of There are valuable rights c Further particulars may be EER , Kingsland , Herefordshir AND SON , Solicitors , Leominste of the property may be seen HEREFORDSHIRE . - BORO DESIRABLE FREEHOLD R. R. H. GEORGE wi MRoyal Oak Hotel , Le FRIDAY , MAY at 3 o'clock in the afterno Conditions of Sale , Three s venient Dwelling Houses , bei DALE VILLAS , Perseverand excellent Gardens , containing yards ( or thereabouts ) , and h verance Road of about 60 fe good tenants at an aggregat Further particulars may be EER , Croftmead , Kingsland , H P. LEVICK , or Mr. H. EASTON ITTLE Articles of STA Lquire : -Notepaper , Enve Pens , Pencils , Rubbers , Post All these can be obtained at Co. , Drapers Lane . |