The Kington Times - October 1918
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Kington Times 5th October 1918 - Page 4
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| Date | 05/10/1918 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 5th October 1918 |
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G 4 Cut out and keep this notice . Show it to everyone in your household . Notes on Saving No. 8. How to save on Coal . Keep stoves , flues and pans free from soot . Sift and burn all cinders . Don't make up the fires at night unless the household will be another two hours . up at least Fit firebricks , or home - made clay balls , or lumps of chalk into large grates . Bank up fires with damped coal - dust . Use a mixture of coal and coke . Never poke the fire just for the sake of seeing " a cheerful blaze . ' Saving Coal means Saving Money . Invest your Savings in NATIONAL 5 WAR SAVINGSU War Savings Certi ficates are a British Government Invest- ment backed by all the wealth and power of the nation . Their purchase price is 15/6 each , and their value in 5 years ' time £ 1 each - this is equi- valent to compound interest at 5 per cent . , free of In- come Tax . You can get your money back in full at any time with any in- terest which is due . You can buy War Savings Certificates from any Money Order Post Office , Bank , or Shopkeeper acting as Official Agent . War Savings Certificates £ 1 for 15/6 £ 50 for £ 38 : 15 : £ 500 for £ 387 : 10 : If you have not yet joined a War Savings Association , it is your patriotic duty to do so . Apply to the Secretary of your Local War Savings Committee , or write to the National War Savings Committee , Salisbury Square , London , EC . 4 . Every Shilling saved and lent helps to win the War . LEOMINSTER COUNTY POLICE COURT . Friday , before Major Chambers ( in the chair ) , Alderman H F. Russell , Alderman J. Farr , Mr. A. Duncan . COLLARLESS DOG . James Pritchard , Broomy Hill , Kingsland , was summoned for allowing a dog to be on the high . way without a collar at Kingsland on September 14th . He pleaded not guilty . P.C. Roberts stated that on September 14th at 11 a.m. he was on duty at Cobnash when he saw defendant's maid with a greyhound dog on the highway . The dog had no collar on . The girl said the dog had not had a collar on at all and that she could not help it following her . He afterwards saw Mr. Pritchard in Leominster nd told him about it . He said the dog did not be- long to him but to a man at Pembridge named Evans Mr. Pritchard was keeping the dog for this man . Defendant said it was a valuable puppy which he was keeping for Mr. Davies , of Pembridge . He fastened the dog in the stable at 9.30 a.m. and it was not by his orders that the girl took the dog out . Fined 2s . 6d . THE LIGHTS ORDER : AN ABUSIVE DEFENDANT . Francis Poulton , Kingsland , was summoned for that on September 18th at Kingsland he drove a trap and failed to display a near side front light as required by the Lights Order./ He pleaded guilty . P.C. Roberts stated that on September 18th at 8.30 p.m. at Kingsland village he met defendant driving a trap . He had a light on the right side but no light on the left hand side of the trap . When witness stopped him he said " You fool , you can see to read a paper ! " When told he would be reported he called witness all the fools he could lay his tongue to , in front of ladies . He said " You fool you ought to be in the trenches . " When witness served the summons he asked him if he was a German or what he was , adding " I will teach you before you have been long in Kingsland . " Defendant denied the language spoken of . He alleged the constable was eligible for the Army and should be there , continuing to make allega- were tions against the officer while the Bench considering the case . Defendant was fined 5s . , and the Chairman told him he was lucky not to be charged with using bad language as well . FATHER AND SON . Arthur Frederick Partridge , of Malvern Link , engaged in the Forage Dept. of the A.S.C. , and his son , Peter Partridge , working on a farm at Ivington , were summoned for riding bicycles with- out the necessary lights at Shirlheath on Septem- ber 17th . They did not appear . P.C. Roberts stated that on September 17th at 10 p.m. at Cobnash he met Mr. Partridge riding a bicycle without a front lamp Behind him was his son who had no lamps at all . Mr. Partridge said he had been to Ivington to see his son who was on a few days ' leave . Fined 2s . 6d . each . ADJOURNED . Walter Beaman , Upper House , Risbury , was summoned for keeping two dogs without licenses on August 24th . He pleaded not guilty . P.C. James stated that on August 24th at 10 a.m. he saw Mr. Beaman respecting two sheep dogs that he had had for some years . He asked him if he had claimed exemption for two dogs . Mr. Beaman was under the impression that his brother got the exemptions . When witness saw defendant's brother in the market he said he went to Mr. Moore's office and put the applica- tions in . He said there was no one in the office and he left them with a man who was waiting to see Mr. Moore . Mr. Beaman said his brother assured him that he took out the exemptions . For three years he had taken out exemptions and had not received any paper to show it had been granted . Mr. E J. Dando , who represented the Local Taxation Department of the County . Council , said sent to cach that a certificate of exemption was applicant . The Magistrates ' Clerk said that the brother's name was on the list of exemptions , but the name of defendant was not . Farmers were most casual in the way they sent claims in . He had had a gun license left as a claim for a sheep dog's ex- emption . Defendant had left no application The case was adjourned until the 18th of Octo- ber for the attendance of defendant's brother . LEOMINSTER BOROUGH POLICE COURT . Friday , before Alderman G. Page and Mr. T. J. Enoch . a DISCHARGED SOLDIER IN TROUBLE . James Taylor , a discharged soldier , wearing wound stripe , was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Bridge Street on Thursday , and also with damaging glass door belonging to James Preece , 17 , Bridge Street . He pleaded guilty . PS . Worthing stated that at 7.30 p.m. on Thurs- day evening he was called to the Blue Boar in Broad Street . He found defendant in the public bar with his jacket off . The landlord was trying to eject him , but defendant persisted in remain- ing . When witness requested him to leave the house he did so . He was drunk . He went down Bridge Street and went into Mr. Preece's shop . As he was quite quiet witness went as far as the Lion Corner . On his way back he heard the smashing of glass and he heard defendant chal- lenge someone out to fight . Defendant was then on the pavement . Mr. Preece told witness he had had trouble to get him out of the shop and as soon as he was outside he smashed the glass with his fist . When taken into custody defendant was quiet . James Preece , 17 , West Street , stated that de- fendant came in to order bread , cheese , lard , butter , tea and sugar . He told him he was not registered with him and refused to serve him Witness asked him to leave . Defendant went to another place and was turned from there . He then came back to witness's shop and because they closed the door he pushed his fist through the glass . The damage amounted to 5S . Defendant told the Bench he had had a lot of trouble . His brother had just been killed and his mother was very ill . He had been sent for to go home and it upset him . He was a discharged soldier and had been wounded . was a The Chairman said they had taken a lenient I view of the case as defendant discharged soldier and had been wounded . He would be fined 10s . for being drunk and disorderly and 5s . in payment of the damage , or in default 7 days . They wished to state that the Bench intended to stop drunkenness in the streets of Leominster . Ladies Raincoats Gents ' THE KINGTON TIMES , OCTOBER 5 , 1918 . WORKERS ' UNION IN LEOMINSTER ORGANISING AGRICULTURAL LABOUR . A meeting under the auspices of the General Workers ' Union was held in the Hall , Etnam Street , Leominster , on Saturday evening for the purpose of forming a branch for Leominster . Mr. S Box , prospective Labour candidate for the Here- ford Division , presided and an address was deliv- ered by Mr. George Berry , organiser for Hereford- shire and Worcestershire . The Chairman explained that he had taken up work for the Labour Party , but he would con- tinue to do all he could in the interests of the agricultural labourer .. Mr. Box went on to deal with the minimum wage question and emphasised the point that there would have been no minimum wage for the agricultural labourer if it had not been for trades unionists and that should encour- age them to go on and make their Union numeri- cally strong . They started in Hereford with four members . After two years ' hard work they were only 60 strong . Then owing to the action of the Union wages in nearly every branch of work in Hereford were raised . That gave a stimulus to the Union and now they had 1,500 members in the city of Hereford alone . A few months ago they started in Ross with a few members ; now they had over 250. What could be done in Ross could be done in Leominster . Reverting to the question of the minimum wage , Mr. Box said he wished to make it clear in respect of arrears , that claims must be in on or before October 22nd . Agricultural workers could not claim after that date . was a case war Mr. Berry in the course of an interesting specch explained how the question of wages was dealt with at the Wages Boards . He asserted that 31s . their beginning , their jumping off point . That was not where they were going to end . They were going to put up for more money to take the place of the perquisites the After the farmer now charged for . there would be the question of reconstruction and to secure higher wages then the surest way would be to be inside a union and not to trust to The Farmers ' Union were building up promises . a big fighting fund . What for ? Not to pay higher wages , but so that they would be prepared . to resist any demand for higher wages . How were they going to meet the position if they did not join together in a trades union ? They must join so that a big organisation could be met by a the General Workers ' In bigger organisation . Union they wished to link up town and country so that not be workers in the country should isolated . They asked them to join a strong union They numbered about 350,000 strong . He asked the question " How far have we touched the agri- cultural workers ? " In 1899 they first touched the agricultural worker . To - day they had 400 branches- purely and solely for agriculture . the 39 On Wages Committees there were 320 workers ' repre- sentatives , and out of that number 120 were mem- bers of the Workers ' Union . Dealing with the benefits to which members were entitled he said that last year they paid out in benefits £ 33,350 . They had got in the bank £ 151,960 set aside for any movement for the benefit of the workers . Their income last year was £ 132,030 . These facts showed that they were asking the workers to join a substantial union and one that was prepared to fight for them . Mr. Box said they were pleased to see men in khaki present and he had been asked to make it clear that soldier workmen came under the Corn Production Act and were entitled to the minimum wage Anyone who was engaged in agriculture and was not receiving the minimum wage should immediately to Mr. Watson , 132 , Wide- appeal marsh Street , Hereford , the Secretary of the himself . Wages Committee ; or better still to Their policy in future was only to take , up cases of men who had joined the Union . The agricultural workers present joined the Union , and a branch was formed with Mr. R W. Hill as Secretary pro tem . Arrangements were made to hold the first branch . meeting shortly . LEOMINSTER MUNITION GIRLS . WELFARE CLUB OPENED . the The Free Trade Hall , Burgess Street , has been secured by the Leominster Welfare Committee for the purposes of a club for the munition workers billeted in the town . The Committee , which in- cludes the Mayor , Miss P. Newman , Mrs. E. Lloyd and Mrs. J. B. Parry , have made very com- plete arrangements with a providing view to healthy amusement and recreation for the workers in their spare time . It is proposed to have the club open to the girls in the evenings in the weeks when they are at work in the day time and in the day time when they are on the night shift . Reading and writing rooms are provided and there is a piano and facilities for dancing . Concerts and other special events will be organised from time to time . It is intended to run a small canteen in connection with the club should the requirements of the girls seem to warrant it . The club was opened on Friday night by means of a concert . The hall was well filled by the girls and their friends and they appeared to en- joy to the full the entertainment provided . Alto- gether the evening was most successful . LEOMINSTER BAPTIST CHURCH . THE MAYOR ATTENDS HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICE . Large congregations attended Lcominster Bap- tist Church on Sunday in connection with tuc harvest thanksgiving services A graceful comph- ment was paid to the popular Pastor ( the Rev. J. C. Elder ) by the Mayor , who was present at the morning service in state . His Worship was accom- panied by the Deputy Mayor ( Councillor John Watkins ) , Councillor J. K. Hyslop , Councillor J. J. Biddle , Councillor G. Gough , Councillor H. Reynolds , the Town Clerk ( Mr. W. T Sale ) , Mr. A. G. Hudson . Mr. J. J. Baker . The Mayor's Offi- cer ( Mr. Baxter ) and the Mace Bearers ( Sergeants Powell and Worthing ) were also present . A bright service was conducted by the Rev. J. C. Elder . Credit is due to the choir ( under Mr J. Brace ) for the hearty manner which they led the singing and for risen re- their rendering of the anthem " Great is the Lord , " and the hymn " All things praise thee , Lord most high . " In the anthem a duett was nicely taken by Miss Elder and Mr. A. Colley . Helpful lessons were drawn from harvest time by the Pastor in his sermon based on the words " But now is Christ from the dead and become the first truits of them that slept " ( I Corinthians 15 , 20 ) . He marked that there was a peculiar interest in first fruits . They hailed with joy and rapture the first buds , the first songs , the first perfumes of spring and it was no common welcome that the first bud of life received into the home . The phrase first fruits had a very definite meaning in scripture . The children of Israel were commanded that they were not to begin harvest until they had cut a sheaf and presented it before the Lord in thanksgiving as well as in token that they These and their harvest belonged to the Lord . things were suggestive of a higher symbolism for the first fruits were offered on the third day after the Passover In that they saw Christ as the the of the dead , first fruits the precursor of great harvest to come and the proof , pledge and pattern of the resurrection of the dead . They hoped to be like Him in all that pertained to His holy and happy humanity . Like Him they looked forward to have sweet intercourse with former friends of mortal years , and to retain their old personality free from sin . In this there was consolation for strong the and mourner the broken hearted . Some of their friends were so far away that they could not be reached by carthly journey . They had fallen , but they had fallen asleep . They were resting until the day dawned , when the rays of eternity should wake them to joy in the presence of the King who had risen from the dead and become the first fruits of them that slept . The Pastor afterwards expressed the thanks of the church to the Mayor and Corporation , and to the ladies of the church for the splendid man- ner in which they had carried out the decorations . The gifts of fruit and vegetables , which were numerous and of fine quality , were sent on Mon- day to the men of the Fleet , while eggs and other perishable goods were given to the Cottage Hospital . HEREFORDSHIRE AND LUNACY . At Saturday's meeting of the Ross Guardians Colonel O. R. Middleton , in laying before the Board the estimates for the half - year ending March 31st next , said the chief item that called for comment was that of the cost of the lunatics . In small districts of Ross they had to pay annually £ 2,800 for the maintenance of these people . In countries , he said , marriages of imbeciles were , not allowed , but in England nothing was done to prevent it . To his mind it was a very serious matter , and one that needed the imme- diate attention of the authorities . some The Chairman ( Mr. W. B. Pilkington ) : Here- record fordshire , I believe holds the for the highest percentage of lunatics in the country .. Colonel Middleton : The increase this half - year was nearly £ 200 for the lunacy account . The estimates , which asked for a rate of 10d . in the , were accepted ; while it was pointed out that the Herefordshire county rate was is . 2d . in the £ , with a great increase in cost of education . WEOBLEY POLICE COURT . Monday , before Sir Geoffrey Cornewall ( in the chair ) , Commander A. J. Windebank , Mr. T. M. Dew , Mr. F Whiteman . STRAYING HORSES . Stephen Maddy , Byford , painter , was summoned for allowing two horses to stray on the highway at Byford on September 22nd . He did not appear . P.C. Williams , Staunton - on Wye , stated that he found the horses straying on the highway on September 22nd . He took them to the owner who claimed them . Fined 10s . ABSENTEE . was On September 24th Pte . William Corfield , belong . ing to an Agricultural Company at Brecon , arrested by P.C. Main as an absentée . He was handed over on the 26th to an escort which ar- rived from Brecon .. FUEL AND LIGHT ECONOMY . COUNTRY CLERGYMEN'S SPLENDID HELP . Clergymen of all demoninations in many of the rural and urban districts are taking a great part in helping the Coal Controller to bring home to householders the seriousness of the coal situation by impressing on them the supreme necessity for saving every pound- of coal and every foot ' of gas possible to make victory over the Germans both speedy and complete . As a result of special appeal to clergymen , they have taken on hand the explanation , and , in many cases , the distribution of a specially pre- pared leaflet containing hints on fuel and light saving . The Controller has had reports from many quar- ters showing that clergymen have spread the gos- pel of the necessity for coal and gas economy by reading the leaflet from the pulpit to their con- gregations . They have reached remote parts of our rural districts , where economy is as important as in the more populous places , by printing the leaflet or circulating it in Parish magazines . In scores of cases ministers have made a door to door call on each of their flock and have left a leaflet at each house , often accompanied by a simple explanation of how everyone can help to avert a coal famine whether in the farmsteads , the labourers ' cottages , or the larger houses . COAL FOR VILLAGERS . The Coal Controller has decided that the village squire , vicar , doctor , or any other responsible person may accumulate a reserve stock of coal for emergency distribution to villagers should the ordinary coal supply fail at any time during the winter . For this purpose four or five tons of coal may be purchased and stored , but it must be under- stood that the coal cannot be used to supplement the ordinary scale allowances to villagers and cas only be used if stocks in the hands of the local coal merchants fail . It must be strictly accounted for to the Local Fuel Overseer . FIXED PRICES AND RATIONS IN CONTEMPLATION . News is coming from many parts of the coun- try that the shortage of candles is increasing , owing to the fact that many people who did not use them before are now supplementing their gas and electric light rations by their use APPEAL TO CRICKETERS . LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS . Some weeks ago Mr. Abbot , of Kinnersley , made an appeal to cricketers on behalf of C. E. Brown , of Hereford , who has had the misfortune to lose his legs . The response was so satisfactory , over L100 being raised , that it will enable the latest up - to - date artificial limbs to be provided and the It surplus utilised in a beneficial manner . will be seen from the list of sportsmen appended that it includes cricketers who have captained and played for England both here and in the Colonies , and several local men who were associated with C. E. Brown over 30 years ago when he was such a tower of strength in Herefordshire . Subscrip- tions have been received and acknowledged by Mr , Abbot from the following : - The Earl of Chesterfield , Lord Desborough , Lord Harris , Lord Hindlip , Sir Geoffrey Cornewall , Eart .; the Hon . R. C. Devereux , the Hon . E. S. Stanhope , Alderman James Corner , Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anthony , Miss M. M. Armitage , Miss Hall ( Leominster ) , Mrs. Pawle , Messrs . C. J. L Abbot , E. Anthony ( junior ) , J. S. Arkwright , Anonymous ( 4 ) , W. H. Bagott ( London ) , E. Baker ( Worthing ) , J. H. Barratt ( Cheltenham ) , W. Bay- ley , H. Bevan , P. C. Bennett ( Ross ) , W. J. Boy- cott ( Lowestoft ) , W. H. Bryan , the Rev. C. J. Burrough , the Rev. J. Burrough , W. G. Burrough , F. G. Caldicott ( Southampton ) , G. Carter ( South- ampton ) , A. P. Cazenove ( London ) , Lieut . - Colonel Clowes , G. A. Denny , H. J. Davies ( London ) , S. E. Davies ( Eardisley ) , J. Dennison , A. Eastmead ( London ) , P. Foley , A. W. Foster , H. K. Foster , A. H. Fowler ( Ross ) , Councillor Gethen , Lieut . Colonel T. Giles , G. Godsell , Alderman Gosling ( Leominster ) , R. T. Griffiths ( Hay ) , Halleybury College , the Rev. H. F. Hastings ( Brampton Brian ) , A. Hatton , S. A. Herbert , J. Holland ( Leominster ) , E. Stanton Jones , F. E. Lacey ( Sec . M.C.C. ) , J. S. Leake ( Ludlow ) , W. P. Levick ( Leominster ) , Leominster Printing Co. , W. Lot- inga ( London ) , S. Marchant , C. B. Masefield ( Led- bury ) , F. H. Merrick , W. C. Miles ( Leominster ) , J. J. Mitchell , E E. Morris , C. L. Morris ( Pen- arth ) , G. Owen , H. V. Page , H. Pearce , A. Pod- more ( London ) , the Rev. A. E. Green Price , C. T. Pulley , M.P .; A. Relf ( Sussex County ) , Councillor H Reynolds ( Leominster ) , C. Rogers , Councillor H R. Rogers . Mr. W. T. Sale ( Leominster ) , A. Conway Samson Lieut . - Colonel Scobic , ( Hay ) , Jack Sharp ( Lancashire C.C. ) , Fred Sharp ( Man- chester ) , R. Shepherd , Lieut . - Colonel Frank Sitwell , H. Batty Smith ( London ) , F. H. Sunderland , R. M. Bentley - Taylor , A. Tricklebank , T. O. Thomas , R. S. Walters ( Warwickshire C C. ) C. H. Ware , Rev. C. E. Whitcombe ( Monkland ) , G. Whittaker , J. Wilson , Alderman Witts . Woods ( Cardigan ) , U. Wooler ( Ross ) , H. H. Wood ( Vowchurch ) , Captain H. FitzHerbert Wright , M.P ; " Young Harrovian . " and Mr. The list is not absolutely closed yet as Abbot expects to hear from cricketers who are at present abroad fighting our battles . LUDLOW . BOARD OF GUARDIANS . A meeting was held on Monday , when there were present : Mr. J. V. Wheeler ( Chairman ) , Mr. R. de C. Peele ( Vice - Chairman ) , the Rev. D. E. Holland , Messrs . H. E. Whitaker , W. D. Hall , T. Wyile , W. B. Tudge , J. D. Griffiths , J. Bradley , C. Small , W. H. Parsons , E. Gatehouse , E. Shel- don , W. Harris , H. Lloyd , H. Groom , A. W. Wey- man ( Clerk ) . OUT - RELIEF . The cost of out - relief during the fortnight was : Ludlow and Clee Hill district £ 45 11s . 3d . , Diddle- bury district £ 17 os . old . , Leintwardine district £ 3 198. 8d . , total £ 66 10s . 11d . MASTER'S REPORT . The Master ( Mr. W. F. Morley ) . reported that there had been admitted to the House during the fortnight 1 , discharged 4 , remaining in the House 59 , corresponding period last year 57. Vagrants relieved 25 , corresponding period last year 26 , de- crease of tramps . The report was adopted . HEREFORD ASYLUM . A letter was read from the Hereford County Asylum stating that from the 1st of October the charges would be raised from 16s . 4d to 18s . 1d . per week . CONTRACTS . Mr. W. Page , Bull Ring , beef is . 5d . , suet Is . 4d . , out - door , mutton is . 4d . , officers ' joints Is . 7d . Mr. J. Bengry , milk 25. 4d . per galon . Ludow Gas Co. , coke 35s . 6d . delivered . Messrs . Marston Bros. , Bull Ring , bread 9d . per 4lb . loaf . Messrs . Smith & Co. , King Street , flour 9s . 3d . per bushel , oatmeal 3s . 6d . per cwt . , barley ( Scotch or pearl ) 40s . , bacon 25. 1d . per lb. tea is . 6d . and duty , Cocoa 1s . 11d . , coffee berries 1s . 6d . , Oxo 3s . 9d . per lb. , sugar ( moist ) 64d . , rice 295. 6d . per cwt . , sago and tapioca 1old . per lb. , treacle 74d . , mar- garine is . Id . , black pepper 2s . 4d . , vinegar 25. 4d . per gallon , salt 4s . per cwt . , blacking 5d . per dozen , blue 8d . per lb. , black lead 6d . , soda 6s . per cwt . , matches 10s . 6d . per gross , hard soap 6d . per cwt . , carbolic soap 49s . W. S. Stephens , Caldeford , split peas 48s . 6d . per cwt . , white pep- per 3s . per lb. , mustard 1S . 2d . per lb. , candles is . 2d . per lb. Messrs . Woodhouse and Son , Bull Ring , Bovril 4s . 3cd . per lb. , cod liver oil is . 6d . per lb. , emulsion Is . 3d . ' per lb. , crushed linseed 5s . 9d . for 12 lbs . Messrs . Sandbrook , Bull Ring , Dort wine 7s . 6d . per quart , French brandy 138 . 6d . per bottle , Scotch whiskey gs . per bottle , gin 8s . 9d . per bottle . Ludlow Brewery Co. , 25. per gallon . Messrs . Ross and Son , Ltd. , sole leather ( stout ) 35. 6d . per lb. , kep butt 4s . 3d . , whole kep 4s . 2d . R. Payne , Raven Lane , coffins : children ( 7 years of age and under ) 10s . , 7 to 12 years 15s . , over 12 years £ 1 10s . W. Edwards and Co. , rough stone 14s . per ton . SHEEP SALE . - On Monday Messrs . Davies and Edwards , auctioneers , held a sale of sheep , lambs and rams at their auction yard , Corve Street . There was a good supply , but the trade was slack . The highest prices were 87s . , 84s . , 82s . , 81s . 6d . , 68s . , 62 S. , 50s . Lambs fetched 51s . 6d . , 46s . , 458 . Cows and calves were very dear . Store cattle trade was slow . 6d RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL .. The usual meeting was held on Monday . Mr. R. de C. Peele ( in the chair ) . FOOD PRODUCTION . A letter was read from the above as to the shortage of threshing machines and drivers . Mr. Whitaker said there was sufficient engines , but drivers were scarce . He knew of two drivers at Bromfield Mr. Wheeler said he would report it at Shrewsbury . ASHFORD SCHOOL , HOUSE .. A letter was received from the Rev. W. H. Lang stating that the complaint was being attended to . The occupier of the School House had ceased the nuisance in the garden . HOUSING COMMITTEE . The Committee reported that they met Mr. Yate , the Local Government Board Inspector , who explained very carefully the effect of the circular from the Local Government Board and referred to the return made as to the housing by the Coun- cil and also the reports of the County Medical IMMINENCE OF A CANDLE FAMINE Officer of Health and Dr. White , Medical Officer of Health , and drew attention to the necessity for increased housing in the district and the financial help that would be given by the Local Government Board to any proper scheme of hous- ing formulated at once and to be undertaken at the close of the war and completed within 13 months thereafter . Attention was specially drawn to the need of providing extra cottages for workmen in various places and for housing the quarrymen on the Clee Hill and generally for additional cot- tages for farm labourers . The Inspector suggested that sites should be obtained for cottages con- venient to roads and water supply and with some means of sewerage and refuse . It was explained that not more than an acre of land could be taken in any one place and that any number of cottages not exceeding 12 could if necessary be built upon it . It appeared to be considered that such houses should have a small portion of land attached to it and that it would not be advisable to build anywhere near the maximum number . The Committee asked for instructions on the mat- ter The Chairman moved . the adoption . Wyile seconded and it was carried . means It is becoming more clear every day that some house- must be adopted to ensure that holders in rural districts , where there is no gas or electricity , have an adequate supply of illu- minants . industries which Important rational cannot well be carried on without an adequate candle supply must also be protected . After A scheme for controlling candle supplies is en- gaging the attention of the Ministry of Food . The contemplated Order will ration supplies , fix the prices at which candles shall be sold by makers , intermediaries and will retailers , and provide against hoarding . Miss Newman had briefly explained the objects of the movement a most attractive and varied programme was gone through . The artistes were : Maidie Gosling , Kathleen Hall , Harry Davis , Henry Gosling , Terry Davis and T. Ashworth Brook , the compiling of the programme having been carried out by the last named . Mrs. Hall made her first appearance before a Leominster audience , her debut being a most promising one . The other entertainers are well known to Leomin- ster audiences and their performance . was well were in- was up to their usual high standard . The programime went with swing throughout . There sistent demands for encores at times , but Mr. Brook explained that owing to the length of the programme and the time in which it had to be performed they could not be responded to . l'efore the concluding item Mrs. E. P. Lloyd proposed a vote of thanks to the artistes . In responding Mr. Gosling said he wished emphati- cally to contradict the suggestion that this was " Alderman Gosling's Concert Party . " It just a band of entertainers , who from various causes , either age or sex , or some other disability , could not be in the Army and were trying to make the hours pass a little more easily and pleasantly for the women who were working so splendidly on behalf of the men at the front . The following was the programme : Pianoforte solo , " The Devil Dance " ( own ) , T. Ashworth Brook ; concerted item , " The Drum , " All ; song , " Little Miss Melody , " Kathleen Hall ; song , " How to treat your parents , " Harry Davis ; duett , " Dear Old Home , " Maidie Gosling and Terry Davis ; song , " Shurr - up , " Henry Gosling ; fiddle salo , Terry Davis ; song , " The Ideal Home , " Harry Davis ; song , " Dreamland " ( with fiddle obligato by Terry Davis ) , Maidie Gosling ; ductt , " Years and Years and Years , " Harry Davis and Henry Gosling ; song , " When You Come Home Dear , " Kathleen Hall ; song , " U.S.A. , " Terry Davis ; duett , " Arizona , " Maidie Gosling and Henry Gosling ; duett , " Would you believe it ? " Henry Gosling and Harry Davis ; concerted item , " Col- lege Days , " Kathleen Hall and party ; the National Anthem . From 45 / - To 75 / - 52/6 " 84 / - 999 " Ladies ' Burberrys Gents ' 99 4 From 84 / - 105 / - " I Have a nice Selection of LADIES ' and GENTS ' WINTER COATS Ready - to - Wear . These are of splendid value , as they were on order before the big advances in cost of materials . R. E. SCUDAMORE , Ladies ' and Gents ' Tailor , OLD POST OFFICE , LEOMINSTER . KINDLY NOTE . We Close from 1 to 2 o'clock Every Day . POTATO SPRAYING . It is officially reported from Radnorshire , where potato blight is general , that " spraying has been very effective " in protecting crops in many dist- ricts . Testimony as to the efficacy of spraying also comes from East Allington ( Devon ) . The whole of a field of potatoes had been sprayed with the exception of one strip . On this strip disease is prevalent , on the crop lifted from the rest of the field no trace of discase could be found . DISTRIBUTING VEGETABLE PRODUCE . The increasing difficulties in the cfficient dis- tribution of fruit and vegetables through the Lon- don and Provincia markets are emphasised in Food Production Leaflet No. 52 on " The Distri- bution of Fruit and Vegetables Through the Lon- don and Provincial Markets . " Growers , railway officials , salesmen and others concerned would do well to obtain a copy of this leaflet , which can be obtained free from the Board of Agricul- ture 3. St. James ' Square , S.W.I. It is the duty of all these classes to co - operate in the avoidance of any waste of , road or rail transport . Growers can do this by collating their produce so far as practicable in full truck loads for one consignee in one market . Thus they will obviate the un- necessary splitting up of loads between various consignees , which delays delivery to the market as well as entailing avoidable labour and cartage . Growers are urged to form local committees in each area to carry out this arrangement . Senders are advised to inform the railway authorities over night of the approximate quantity of produce they expect to forward the following day . They are also asked to supply the demands of the nearest local market first and to deliver direct from rail to factory any fruit intended for pulp : ing or jam making . There are a number of other hints in the leaflet , which if taken in good part by the interests to whom appeal is made , should result in notable economics of time , labour , and power . A VILLAGE INDUSTRIES ' EXHIBITION . The West Kent Women's Agricultural Commit- tee . which was responsible for the successful demonstration of women's farm work at Allington last autumn , is organising , in co - operation with the Horticultural Sub - Committee , a Village Indus- tries Exhibition , to be held in the Corn Exchange at Maidstone , on October 8th and 9th . There will be demonstrations of village crafts , such as hand- loom weaving , spinning , basket - making and toy- making . All the Allotment Associations and Food Production Societies in West Kent are invited to take part , and the exhibits are to include Kentish cheese , butter , eggs , fruit , preserves and honey , in the Food Production Section . The 114 villages . in West Kent which have made communal jam will send samples , and the lighter side of village life will be represented by the Knockholt Morris Dancers . Well - known Kentish people are subscrib- ing to provide challenge cups and shields to be held by the winning society for one year ; and awards will also be made for cheese - makers , bas- ket makers , and others . Mr. T. A LLOYDS BANK LIMITED . HEAD OFFICE : 71 , LOMBARD ST . , E.C. 3 . This Bank has a large number of Offices in England and Wales , and Agents and Correspondents throughout the British Empire and in Allied and Neutral Countries . It offers its services for negotiating U.S. Treasury Drafts , Cheques and Bank Notes , and undertakes all departments of Colonial and Foreign Banking business . FRENCH AUXILIARY : LLOYDS BANK ( FRANCE ) & NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK ( FRANCE ) LTD . CORRESPONDENCE . THE EDITOR DOES NOT HOLD HIMSELF RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY HIS CORRESPONDENTS . ALL COM- MUNICATIONS FOR PUBLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE SENPER , NOT NECESSARILY FOR PUBLICATION , BUT AS A GUARANTEE OF GOOD FAITH , THE EJECTMENT OF A SOLDIER'S WIDOW AT LEOMINSTER . To the Editor of the Kington Times . Dear Sir , It was with mixed feelings of sym- pathy and indignation that I read of the case of the widow of a soldier ( who has given his life for his country ) without protection , or the means of keeping a home for the children , and who is about to be turned out by a Miss , this being sanctioned by Leominster J.P's . without any effort being made to assist this family . Here is work worthy of the best efforts of the Leominster Branch of the Discharged Soldiers and Sailors , and of greater importance than passing a pious resolution condemning the action of a body of men who do their utmost to assist and protect the widows and children of their dead comrades . As one who assisted to form the first branch of the Discharged Soldiers and Sailors in this county I appeal to the Leominster Branch to do this work , for which they were brought into being , by immediately securing a home for the family of their dead comrade . Yours truly BOX . Kingsthorne , Hereford . LEOMINSTER DISTRICT COUNCIL AND HOUSING . To the Editor of the Kington Times . Dear Sir , -We wonder if the discussion on the question of housing was the high water mark of the intelligence of the above Council and , their sympathy with their workers , also their standard of duty as a public body to that all - important question of housing . If so , it is time they re- tired , so that others may be enabled to perform that function whirh they are either incapable , or worse still , too engrossed in their own private interests and comforts to do courageously the work entrusted to them by the public of Leomin- ster Rural District . The evidence of the need of houses is overwhelming , yet these gentlemen , housed in palatial residences themselves , defer a matter of such vital importance , hoping no doubt to have no further trouble . Moral , the workers through their organisations must force this question . Yours truly . BOX . Kingsthorne , Hereford . of your To the Editor of the Kington Times . Sir , -Having been a constant reader valuable paper for upwards of 30 years , I notice with deep regret that Mr. Jenkins , Rural District Councillor , objects to the Kingsland Parish Coun- cil's opinion and requests that 12 good cottages should be built . It is a well known fact that some cottages in the district ( already inhabited ) should be condemned as unfit for habitation . Whenever a cottage is likely to become vacant there is always a great number of applications for it , which shows how badly cottages are needed . It is little wonder that tenant farmers cannot get good labourers to work in the district . There has always been a good demand for useful houses in this district . At the next Election we shall probably have the two parties with a full programme admitting the necessity of the Coun- cil's opinion . ONE INTERESTED . any THE MINIMUM WAGE . To the Editor of the Kington Times . Dear Sir , -Many of the labourers around Icomin- ster are not yet in receipt of the above wage . Kindly allow me to explain briefly that all far- mers must pay 31s . per week for 56 hours as from July 22nd and all time worked over those hours at the rate of 8d . per week days and 10d . for Sundays as from September 9th . This applies to 48 hours per week after November 1st . All engaged in agriculture , soldiers , aliens , and prisoners of war come under the Act , unless a permit is obtained for non able - bodied men . All claims for arrears in wages as from July 22nd- must be in by October 22nd Complaints where wages are not paid or where rents are considered too high should be sent to the Secretary , Wages Board , 80 , Pall Mall , London , S.W.1 . willing to assist or give advice to any workman if a stamped addressed envelope is forwarded . Thanking you for your assistance in this matter . Yours truly , Kingsthorne , Hereford . Or I am S. BOX . WOMEN'S PIG CLUB . Madron Women's Institute has a Pig Club which is a great success , although conducted under diffi- culties . About 60 shares have been allotted . The sty is a disused dog kennel in a plantation , and two members take it in turns to feed the pigs ( one week each ) . They have five shares apiece and the offal of the pigs in return for their scr- vices . Girl Guides and other children collect the food without reward . They have a barrel on wheels with shafts for its conveyance . The ear- penter who made this for them refused payment . The pigs are to be killed by the husband of one of the members and sold by another member's . husband . A WOMAN'S MARKET . Ipsden Women's Institute opened a market stall in January . Since then £ 24 55. 10d . has been taken , a creditable amount when the size of the village is considered . All sorts of garden produce , garments both old and new , and odds and ends of all descriptions find ready purchasers . Some of the members contribute the money taken for their goods to the Sisterhood Guild , which gives a kindly helping hand to women in need . Fifty - four gar- ments have been made and distributed . This In- stitute has a Live Stock Club . Cheney's Eczema Salve The Chairman said the Inspector intimated that WOMEN THISTLE CUTTERS . if the Council applied at once better terms would Useful work in thist'e cutting has been done be offered them by the Local Government Board this season by women . Two of them in Denbigh- as to the loan . which would be at 5 per cent . and shire have cut 254 acres - they did 51 acres in 8 for land 80 years and buildings 60 years . days . It was considered that the houses should not be put in villages or hamlets . They should be put on land where they were required and near roads , with a water supply . In case of loss the Government would pay 75 per cent . and if the cost was more than a id . rate they would favourably consider it . It was practically decided that they could build houses for their own Special purposes as roadmen , but they must do it for the benefit of the district and not for any body itself . He con- sidered that the Parish Councils should be asked to send on lists of houses required in each parish . He considered they should open negotiations with the owners and see if they would build houses , and if not to ask them if they were willing to sell the land and then build themselves . not After further discussion Mr. J V. Wheeler moved " That this Council take steps to provide a scheme to build 30 cottages under Part 3 of the Local Government Board Order and that the principal landowners in the district be written to asking them whether they will be prepared to sell to the Council sites of say an acre in size conveni- ent to roads and where water is obtainable and that an advertisement be inserted asking for offers of sites . That a Sub - Committee be ap- pointed and report on any sites offered and on the type of cottages most suitable to build and the estimated cost . " He considered if they built 30 cottages in different parts , they had 30 road- men , but they did not tie them to the cottages . If they occupied these cottages they would have 30 other cottages for someone else , The first thing they had to do was to get the land to put them Mr. Whitaker seconded . он . Com- The following were appointed as a Sub mittee The Chairman , Vice Chairman , Messrs . R. Hayhurst , J. V. Wheeler , J. D. Griffiths , J. G Boulton and W. D. Hall . SURVEYOR'S REPORT . to Mr. G. P. Rogers , Deputy Surveyor , reported that the Road Board Control , London , sent their In- spector down on Wednesday and he went with him and inspected Long Lane , Middleton , Stoke St. Milborough , Delbury , for the purpose of es- timating the damages incurred by timber traffic on the roads and obtaining a formal grant meet the cost of repairing the same . Messrs . Ed- wards and Co. , Clee Hill , informed him that they could not deliver the stone for which they had contracted for from Stoke . St. Milborough to Hop- ton Congeford owing to the very bad state that this road is in : The same firm wrote asking an increase of Is . per ton more than their contract price . The roadman at Clee St. Margaret had ported that morning that some railings and posts required repairs at Mill Bank . He had disin- fected a case of diphtheria at 115 Aldon , also a case of tuberculosis at Alderlia , Craven Arms . It was decided not to grant the application for Is . per ton for the hauling . Mr. Rogers said the road at Stoke St. Milborough was very bad indeed . It had been cut up by timber hauling . It was decided to write to the timber hauliers and the matter was referred to the Highway Com- mittee . The report was adopted . ANTISEPTIC . HEALING . For all kinds of Sores and Irritable Conditions of the Skin . PRICE 1/3 , Postage 3d .; SAMPLE BOX , 9d . , Postage 2d . CHENEY , CHEMIST , LEOMINSTER . 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 . THE ALLOTMENT . SEED SOWING . American or Land Cress : Many allotment hold . ers appreciate an appetising , salad after a hard day's work , even in winter . Therefore American ( or Land ) Cress deserves to be far better known . It is casily grown . The leaves are excellent cither when eaten alone or mixed with other salading : Sow the seed now in good soil in drills one foot apart , selecting an open sunny position . When the seedlings are large enough thin them out to six inches apart in the drills . Larger leaves of better quality are thus obtained than if the plants are left crowded . Parsley : Those who have a cold frame should now make another sowing of parsley for main- taining the winter supplies . Radish For use in autumn salads a sowing of radish should now be made in a cold frame . Turnip Continue to sow turnip seed on vacant ground , selecting for the purpose a quick- maturing variety . may PLANTING OUT . Lettuce and Endive : Lettuce and Endive still be planted out . Select a sheltered position . Spring Cabbage : Continue planting on well en- firm ground . WORK FOR THE WEEK . Celery : Late celery should be , given a liberal watering with weak liquid manufe before being earthed up . This will keep the plants going vig- orously until the season stops growth . Earth up all celery for winter use now . Before doing so remove the bottom leaves and any side growths , then carefully tie the main stem around with raffia , or other soft tying material in order to pre- vent the soil from getting into the centre of the Idant . Onions : The main crop of onions should be lifted without delay and the bulbs laid out on the soil to ripen thoroughly before storing . They should be turned every fine day so that they can get thoroughly matured . This should occupy about 12 days . Afterwards they should be gath- ered and put into a dry airy storing place , either hung up , or laid out thinly . Carrots : The main crop of carrots on heavy soil should be lifted without delay and the roots stored in sand or finely sifted ashes , either in a cool shed or cellar , or under a north wall . Potatoes : In the north late potatoes should be lifted without further delay , even if the haulmis still show a little greenness . In the south mid- season varieties should be lifted and any later varieties , where the tops have died down , had better be dug too and clamped . Choose a dry day , if possible , and where seed tubers are to be saved , select these at the time of lifting . Remem . ber to sprinkle a little fine lime between the layers when building up the clamp . A USEFUL SCHEME . Note should be made on the garden plan as to other- the weight of yield , quality , immunity or wise from disease , and any other data that will prove useful as a guide for future cropping . The obtaining of this information is a matter that Allotment Societies should see to , with a view to . tabulating such records . If all their members would hand in details they would prove of great value . PESTS . to ascend All apple , pear , and plum trees should now be . grease - banded , as the female winter moth begins the trees early in October to deposit her eggs . Each female lays on an average 150- 200 eggs , so that it is vastly important that , as many as possible of these pests should be caught The in order to reduce the caterpillar plague . bands should be removed from the trees at the end of March and burnt . WOMEN ON THE LAND . WHAT THE FARMERS SAY . The best evidence possible that the Wonien's Land Army is proving enormously useful is offered by two facts ( 1 ) that the demand for their labour at present greatly exceeds the supply , and ( 2 ) that the farmers employing women ure prac tically unanimous in their praise . So large is the present demand for women for potato lifting and similar work that it has been necessary to withdraw number of women tem- porarily from the training centres and to arrange Big for them to finish their training later on . gangs of women are wanted for potato lifting in all the three Divisions of Lincolnshire , in Shrop . shire , and Cheshire . Harvesting gangs of women have been asked for in the East Riding of York- shire and a women's threshing scheme has just been fixed up for the West Riding . Among recent testimonials to the land women may be quoted the following , tributes by farmers in Kent and Buckinghamshire respectively : - These girls have worked excellently , have proved themselves worthy of the name of Brit- ons , and have done credit to the Women's Land Army . I trust you will express my feelings and thanks to the girls and also make it known to their fellow workers at the earliest possible chance when there is a body met together . To make this public will give me the greatest satis- faction . " From Kent . " Can you put into the right channel my sin- cere thanks for the great help we have received from two of your tractor army women . I thor gave us in oughly appreciate the help they cutting our corn this season and enabling us to get the same in record time and in fine condi- tion . I am afraid some of our . Bucks . farmiers do not realise the great sacrifices some of these girls are making in helping us ... I am pleased to say these two girls are coming this week to cultivate some plough and acres . " - From Bucks . A Devonshire farmer also writes saying that he regrets that he did not apply earlier for women . and in future will be pleased to recommend the Land Army girls to his fellow farmers . by Printed and published for the Proprietors 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 satisfles 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 Mes EDWARDS , RUSSEL LEOMINSTER HORS NEXT OF HEAVY and LIG UNBROKEN COLT Friday , Nov. Entries Close Wedne Schedule and Entry Fo Note . All Farmers en get a Permit to Sell f County Agricultural Exe Auctioneers ' Offices : I and Tenbury . LEOMINSTER STO TUESDAY , OCTOB AT Cattle and Sheep 11.30 ; Store Cattle a Entries kindly solicited FAT EDWARDS , RUSSE Leominster , Hereford an G LEOMINSTER MONDAY N NREAT AUTUMN SALE including some excellent Heifers , direct from the Bree stock - rearing district ; also CALVES . Sale at 11 THE NEW HOUSE FA ( 2½ miles from Eardisley an and ½ from K DWARDS , RUSSELL & E with instructions from Mr up the farm ) to Sell by Auctio SATURDAY , OCTOB € 67 Well - bred HEREFORD 226 Nice SHROPSHIRE S I CART GELDING ( 5 years ) DONKEY , 3 PIGS , Agricultu and Grass Keep . Sale at 12.30 p.m. THE BANK FARM Three Miles from EDWARDS , RUSSELL & E with instructions from M is giving up farming , to Sell by TUESDAY , OCTOBE 35 Well - bred HEREFORD 133 Nice Improved RADNO SHEEP , COB MARE , 2 farrow ) , AGRICULTURAL GRASS KEEP , until March Described in catalogues whic AUCTIONEERS , Leominster ; or Mr. Sale at TWO o'clo THE BURY , STO 2½ Miles from Leominster a Bridge Railway DWARDS , RUSSELL & B Ewith instructions from M retiring from farming ) to Sell MONDAY , OCTOBE his 100 Well - bred HEREFORD 340 Grand SHROPSHIRE S Promising Brown CART CO about 166 Acres of GRASS Candlemas next . Luncheon by ticket at 11 a . prompt . Auctioneers Offices : Leominster RHIWLA One mile from Titley Station from Kington and DWARDS , RUSSELL & B with instructions from EDW is retiring from farming ) , to Sel FRIDAY , OCTOBER 43 Capital PEDIGREE H CATTLE , 175 Grand Registered KER 5 Splendid SHIRE MARE Agricultural Implements , Gea and Grass Keep . By kind permission from Mr. E COWS , with their Bull and Heif the property of Mr. S. J. Boun Luncheon ( by ticket ) at 11 o'c prompt . Auctioneers Offices : Leominster THE HALL FARM , E DWARDS , RUSSELL & B Ewith instructions from ' Mr. to Sell by Auction , on ☐ SATURDAY , NOVEM the . Live and Dead Farming St catalogues which may be had o minster , Hereford and Tenbury By Messrs . E. HAM E. Hammon Auctioneers , Valuers , and Insurance Conduct all classes of SA VALUATIONS FOR PROBAT BOOK DEBTS COLLECTED . Prompt Settlements . ESTABLISHED Offices : Highbury Ho CO - OPERATIVE Church GROWIN Oakley Women ' tomato , celery and leek sce Vice - Preside operatively . The self responsible for the S fruiting plants to one sixpen seeds . , Three pounds of ripe in one day from a plant , an bottled 60 lbs . of tomatoes a tomato sauce . MILE - A - MINUTE FLIGHT W ASSISTAN An R.A.F. carrier pigeon h two flying officers . An R.A submarine patrol over upon compelled descend about fiv part of the Scottish coast . The machine was in mon ing dashed to pieces . The pigeon , which reached its lof distance of 22 miles in 22 mi Assistance was immediately the saving of the airmen . |