The Kington Times - October 1918
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Kington Times 26th October 1918 - Page 2
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| Date | 26/10/1918 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 26th October 1918 |
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2 SALES BY AUCTION . MESSRS . JACKSON & MCCARTNEY Auctioneers , Valuers , House , & Estate Agents . Careful Attention given to AGRICULTURAL SALES and PEDIGREE STOCK , ANTIQUE and MODERN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE , HOUSE PROPERTY & LANDED ESTATES , GROWING and CONVERTED TIMBER . Moderate Terms and Immediate Settlements . VALUATIONS FOR PROBATE , MORTGAGE or INSURANCE , TRANSFER of HOTELS AGRICULTNRAL VALUATIONS or INNS . and ARBITRATIONS a Speciality . Local Office : The Laurels , Kington . Mr. Wm . Morgan , Representative . Head Office : Craven Arms & at Hereford . ENTRIES FOR CATALOGUE CLOSE FIRST POST MONDAY . KINGTON HORSE SALES . The Next Sale of about 120 HORSES , & SUPPLEMENTARY FOAL SALE , Will be held on TUESDAY , NOVEMBER 5th , 1918 . N.B. A Silver Cup , value 10 guineas , will be offered for the best Cart Gelding or Mare sold , suitable for town work . JACKSON & MCCARTNEY , Auctioneers , Craven Arms and Kington . KINGTON SMITHFIELD . Eggs . Poultry , THE KINGTON TIMES , OCTOBER 26 , 1918 . Eggs . Eggs . Poultry . Poultry . Rabbits . Rabbits . WAST Rabbits . Best Prices given by E. COLE , Every Market Day , at 16 , DUKE STREET , KINGTON . KINGTON FOAL SHOW AND SALE . Messrs . Jackson and McCartney held their an- nual Foal Show and Sale at their Kington Smith- field on Tuesday last , when there was a large entry of about 130 foals . The judges were Messrs . J. Goodwin Finney , of Coxall , and Mr. William Monnington , of Walford , and their awards were as follows : - Silver cup value 10 guineas for the best foal in the yard : Mr. William Morris , Willersley Court , with a bay colt foal , by " Clifford Take - in , " which also won first in his class for the best colt foal . Second prize for the best colt foal went to Mr. Oliver Walters , Nash , for a foal by " Primley Eminence " ; and third prize to Mr. J. M. Sparey , of Presteign , for a foal by " Elevesdon Jester . " In the class for best filly foal Mr. Thomas Chand- by MESSRS . JACKSON & ACARICK , will hold the ler , of Rosey Eminence , Mrs. Chandler , The next Grading STOCK , on TUESDAY , NEXT , OCTOBER 29th , 1918 . N.B. - All Stock must be penned by 9 a.m. Auction Offices : Craven Arms and Kington . By Messrs . EDWARDS , RUSSELL and BALDWIN . SALE OF PEDIGREE HEREFORD CATTLE LEOMINSTER MARKET . EDWARD DWARDS , RUSSELL & BALDWIN will hold their Annual Autumn Sale in Leominster Cattle Market , on FRIDAY , NOVEMBER 1st , 1918 , A Draft of 40 Pure - Bred HEREFORD CATTLE , including 14 Cows , 14 Bull and Heifer Calves , 1 Two - years - old Heifer and a Yearling Bull , also 10 Hereford Yearling Steers . The property of Mrs. Yeld , Dorstone House , Dilwyn ; Messrs . H. Bowkett , Ashton Court , Leominster ; W. H. B. Cave , Wall End , Monkland , Leominster ; A. E. Bishop , The Nash , Pencombe ; H. Langford , Cholstrey , Leominster ; and W. T. Morris , Yatton , Aymestrey . ( To follow the Sale of the Cholstrey Herefords ) . Auctioneers Offices : Leominster , Hereford & Tenbury . LEOMINSTER MARKET . DWARDS , RUSSELL & BALDWIN will Sell En , their Autumn Sale of Pedigree Hereford Cattle , the capital Herd of 42 HEAD OF HEREFORDS , ⚫ On FRIDAY , NOVEMBER 1st , 1918 . The Property of Mr. W. C. Boulton , Cholstrey , Leo- minster . The Stock can be viewed at Cholstrey ( which is only 2 miles from Leominster Statoin ) prior to date of Sale . Sale at 12 noon . Auctioneers Offices : Leominster , Hereford & Tenbury . Births , Marriages and Deaths . BIRTHS . HAMMOND . On October 21st , at Ivy Nook , Botolph Claydon , Winslow , to Emmie , wife of Capt . H. O. P. Hammond , R.A.F. , a son . GREENING . At 54 , Abingdon Road , Oxford , to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Greening , a son . MARRIAGES . KINGTON WATKINS . - On October 17th , at the Priory Church , Leominster , by the Rev. W. J. Nelson , James Kington , Grove House , Monkland , to Lizzie Mary , youngest daughter of the late Richard Watkins , The Poplars , Ewyas Harold , Pontrilas . ROGERS WARD . - At St. John's Catholic Church : Tam- worth , on Friday , October 18th , by Rev. Father J. O. Toole , Corpl , Herbert J. Rogers , son of Mrs. Cook ( Leominster ) , to Ruby Blanche Ward , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ward , Tamworth . DEATH . BUDGEN . On October 20th , at Lugg Green Cottage , Kingsland , Jane Budgen ,, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Francis Brown , of Kinsham , aged 72 years . IN MEMORIAM . Yeld ,, Lyonshall , for a solt by Oak- ling , secured second prize ; and Mr. E. Davies , of Upper House , Eardisley , third . In the class for best colt foal open to farmers of under 100 acres , Mr. Oliver Walters , of Nash , was first ; Mr. J. M. Sparey , of Presteign , second ; Mr. Thomas , The Elvines , Norton , third ; and Mr. E. J. Evans , Mill Farm , Kington , reserve . In the class for best filly foal open to farmers of under 100 acres , Mr. Thomas Chandler , Rose Hill , was first ; Mr. S. Boore , of Woodbrook , King- ton , second ; and Mr. George Gittins third . In the class for the best nag colt , first prize was awarded to Mr. James Turner for a colt foal by " Siluria Errand Boy , " second to Mr. A. Lane , of third Woonton , for a foal by " Rosaroyd " ; Mr. Percy Davies , Newchurch ; Mr. Lilwall , Almeley , being reserve . to of The chief prices afterwards made for the foals under the hammer were : - Mr. Sparey , Presteig ... Mrs. Chandler , Yeld Mr. T. E. Davies , Eardisley Mr. Mills , Wernwilla Mr. Parker , Kinnersley Mr. T. E. Davies , Gns . Mr. W. E. Morris , Willèrsley Court 60 Mr. Thomas , Elvines , Norton 52 Mr. Oliver Walters , Nash 60 42 Mr. T. Evans , Hill Farm , Presteiga . 431 Mr. Evan Jones , Chickward 42 Mr. S. Boore , Woodbrook 40 45 Mr. T. Chandler , kose Hill 55 50 40 34 37 Mr. T. Chandler 36 Mr. E. J. Evans , Mill Farm 47 Mr. J. Williams , Penland 40 35 Mr. G. H. Pritchard , Found 50 Mr. Gittoes , Tuthill 35 Mr. Davies , Bilmore 40 NAG COLTS . 17 19 13 15 17 Mr. J. Watkins , Knowle Mr. J. Turner , Staunton Mr. Jones , Thorn Mr. P. Davies , Newchurch Mr. Nicholls . Almeley Mr. Davies , High Holborn OBITUARY . We regret to record the death of Mr. George Parmee , of Lyndhurst , Victoria Road , Kington , which occurred on Wednesday of last week . The deceased was an old resident in Kington , having been Stationmaster at Kington for about 47 years . He entered the service of the Great Western Rail- way Company in the year 1861 , when he first came to Kington in that capacity , and in April , 1863 , he was appointed Stationmaster at Pembridge . In March , 1869 , he returned to Kington as Station- master , a post which he retained until 1908 , when he retired on the age limit . At the request of the G.W.R. he however took up duties at Kington Station again in January , 1916 , owing to the shortage of clerical staff through the war and stayed until October , 1917 , when he had to relin- quish his duties owing to illness . Since that time he has been under medical care , and passed away on the 16th inst . at the age of 75. Mr. Parmee , who was a native of Hereford , leaves a widow and grown up family . During his office of Station- master at Kington the extension to New Radnor was built and a ' - o the Fardisley line , together with the new station at Kington in 1875. The funeral took place at Kington Cemetery on Satur- day afternoon last . Those present included : Messrs . A. J. Parmee , A. G. Parmee and W. J. Parmec ( sons ) ; H. H. Thompson and A. J. Hussey ( sons - in - law ) ; Mr. Alfred Yeates , Stour Skey . bridge ( brother - in - law ) ; Messrs . J. S. Allen , W. C. Chambers , H. Hatton , J. Mounteer , G. Wreaths were sent by his widow , Mr. A. J. Par- mee , Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Parmée , Mr. Joe Par- mee , Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hussey , Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Thompson , Misses Parmee . Hay , ( sisters ) ; Mr. Edwin Parmee and family , London ; his grand- crildren Muriel , Rosie and Albert ; Mr. and Mrs. Parmee , Shrewsbury ; Mr. and Mrs. Fisher , South- port ; Mr. E. H. Davies , Leominster ; Mrs. E. T. Thompson ; Miss Mabel Lloyd ; Miss Rhoda Rogers ; N Ever Loving Memory of my dear son , Reginald Kington Great Western Railway Staff ; Members In James Cooper Memory of my dear son , Reginald Kington Great Western Railw 20 years . We often think of days gone by , When we were all together ; A loved one gone for ever . A shadow from our home is cast , The best of brothers he had been , For all of us he did his best , Many troubles he had seen ; May God grant him eternal rest . Ever remembered by his loving Mother , Sisters and Brother Fred . Bridge Street , Leominster . MR THANKS . RS . BEALT and Family wish to thank all kind friends for expressions of sympathy in their sad bereavement , also for floral tributes . No. 3 , Miles Court , Etnam Street , Leominster . October 24th , 1918 . NORTH HEREFORD Will Meet . COUNTY APPEAL TRIBUNAL . Thomas KINGTON CASES . Powell , slaughterman ( 39 ) , married , Grade 1 , National Service appeal . Mr. E. L. Wal- lis represented the applicant . Exemption refused , but allowed till December 1st . YOUNG GIRL'S TRAGIC SUICIDE . PRUSSIC ACID TAKEN IN A FIT OF PASSION . INQUEST AT NORTON . The Coroner ( Mr. C. E. A. Moore ) held an in- quest on Tuesday at the Rhea Farm , Norton , on the body of Agnes Mary Taylor , aged 18 , who died on the previous day as a result of poison which she is supposed to have taken in a fit of passion . The . first witness was Sophia Amiss , Oak House , High Street , Bromyard , the wife of John Amiss , a stonemason . She stated that the deceased came to live with her when about six years of age from the Bromyard Union and remained with her un- til she was 14. She went to the Rhea Farm to Mrs. Mitton in January last . Mrs. Mitton was witness's sister . In consequence of what her sis- ter told her of her being out at night with a man she wrote the following letter : - " Agnes , I have quite made up my mind alto- gether to have no more to do with you . Please don't come here again .. It is your home no longer . " Witness's daughter added to the letter : -- " Please don't mention my name with any- thing as I am ashamed of you and don't want anything more to do with you . " t Rhea Witness explained in reference to this that the deceased went as her daughter . She had never threatened her life . Witness sent the letter by Mrs Mitton at about 11 a.m. Monday . Jane E. Mitton , wife of George Mitton ,, Farm , said that on Sunday night deceased went to the post and did not return . After 11 p.m. they I went to look for her and found her with a soldier in the road between there and Bromyard . They got her to come , home and witness ordered her to bed . On Monday morning she went to her sister , Mrs. Amiss , concerning the deceased . gave her the letter produced to take to her . Wit- ness gave it to her and she read it and threw it down . This was about 12 noon . Deceased went SENSATIONAL SALE AT LANGSTONE COURT . DISPERSAL OF LORD RHONDDA'S HERD . ALL RECORD FOR HEREFORDS BROKEN . The fame of the late Lord Rhondda's herd of pedigree Hereford cattle was so universal that it was confidently anticipated that the dispersal sale at Langstone Court , near Newport , on Tuesday would provide new records for the breed . But the highest expectations were exceeded by the actual prices realised . The total for the sale was 40,000 guineas , an average per head of 200 gns . , or 70 gns . per head more than the previous best for Herefords . It proved to be a great occasion for the breed and should do much to spread its re- nown throughout the world . A ring , with seating accommodation and cover- ing , had been erected , with a reserved space in which were Sybil Viscountess Rhondda and her daughter , Viscountess Rhondda , Miss Haig , and their guests . Many breeders and farmers from widely - distant places were present , with Monmouth- shire and Herefordshire men , of course , in greatest numbers . There was , however , a very strong tingent from the Vale of Glamorgan and other parts of that county . Breconshire , Montgomery- shire , Shropshire , Worcestershire , and Warwick- shire also were well represented con- H.M. the King , a patron of the Hereford Herd Book Society ; Capt . Hinckes , President of the Society ; the Earl of Powis , Lady Boughton , Capt . Muir , Mr. Hamilton Williams , Mr. Owen Williams , Mrs. Gwynne Holford , Mr. Stephens , Mr. Barnett , Lieut . English , Mr. McNay , Mr. G. H. Drummond , Mr. Massey , Mr Drage , Major Wilson , Mr. Mor- gan Rees , and Mr. A. W. Trotman were extensive buyers . Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin were the auctioneers , and a South Wales contemporary re- marks that Mr. Frank Russell conducted the sale with readiness , clearness and despatch , which com- pelled admiration . His opening remarks were a brief but feeling eulogy of the founder of the herd . COWS AND CALVES . led it Promptly at 11 o'clock the first lot was into the ring - one of the Dowager line , Dorothy 4th , a five - year - old cow . Put in at 100gs . , rapidly run up to 310gs . , when Mr. Owen Williams , Cambridge , became the owner . Her heifer cali went to Mr. James at 31gs . Capt . Hinckes got the proved ten - year - old COW , Bream , of Mr. Rees- Keene's Bride strain , at 190gs . , and her promising heifer calf , Breeze , became the property of the King at 100gs . Applause greeted the announce- ment . Shelsey Lucy , calved in 1912 , went to Mr. Barnett at 11bgs . , and also her heifer calf Shell at 55gs . The five - year - old cow Peri , with the Car- wardine source for her dam , was knocked down at 220gs . , and also her heifer calf Peril , at 105gs . , to Mr. Morrison , for Mr. G H. Drummond , Kent . Sully blood was prominent in the five - year - old cow Honeysuckle , for which Mr. Owen Williams gave 170gs . Her heifer calf , Hineycombe , went cheaply at 30gs . to Mr. Sidney , for export . The massive seven - year - old matron , Button Hole , went up to 340gs . to Mr. Stephens , Pershore , and her very nice heifer calf went at 75gs . to Mr. Morris , Montgomery . Mr. Barnett gave 200gs . for Boadicea , calved in 1913 Her bull calf went with her at 30gs .; Brenda , six - year - old , was sold for 160gs . to Mr. David Jenkins , Cambridge . Her well - grown . heifer calf , Bree , at 55 gs . , was cheap to Mr. Howell Powell , Brecon . Garnish , at 160gs . , fell to Mr. Morgan Jones , of Sugwas Court , Hereford . She Her heifer calf a nice level type , was sold at 90 gs . to the King . Mr. Barnett next gave 105gs . for Lady Langston , four - years - old ; and her bull calf , General Time , was well bought at 30gs . Broom , 12 years old , went to Mr. Barnett at 85gs . Her bull calf , Bromido , was under value at 210gs . , if appearance with the blood , counts . Major Wil- son , Malmesbury , bought him . Mrs. Crossby gave 85gs . for Happy Girl , nine years , and her steer calf was sold for 10gs . Lady Lily , at 50gs . , was cheap to Mr. Perkins ; her offspring , Lowhill , went at 41gs . to Mr. Morris , Montgomery . Mr. Stephens added Hiawatha , 10 years , to his list at 105gs . Lady Boughton purchased her strong bull calf , Hinderland , for 11ogs . Capt . Muir got Regina , five years , at 180gs . , and her heifer calf at 50gs . went to Mr. Howell Powell . Another Dorothy , who missed to her last service , fetched 8ogs . , and her heifer calf 100gs .. both to Mr. Barnett . Hilda 4th went to Mr. Owen Williams at 105gs . One of the Gamester Beauty breed , a grand nine - year - old , named Christabel Pankhurst , attracted all atten- tion with her progeny , a big , bull calf by her side , starting at 1oogs . , bids mounted rapidly to 640gs . , at which Mr. Owen Williams acquired her . bull calf , by Conway , reached 100gs . Another simi- larly bred , Beauty's Daughter , but not in the same scale , though her produce was speaking tes- timony , at 350gs . , went also to Mr. Owen Wil- liams . Her big bull calf was sold for 220 gs . to Mr. Frank Rates , Hollyberry . Mr. Barnett got the next Sully for 120gs . , and her heifer calf , Sully , went at 18gs . to Mr. Howell Powell .. Mr. Lawley gave 130gs . for Plum Tart , calved 1914 . Her twin calves sold for 29 and 15gs . The big , roomy Gipsy Queen had Carbineer for a sire , Mr. Owen Williams gave 105 for her , and 45 for her bull calf , Grandson . The same gentleman next I went 360gs . for possession of Broadward Dora , one that has a wide spread of horn . What was thought of her as a breeder is shown when her bull calf , a most attractive , big , and good coloured one , он on with her work and shortly after , not having had any breakfast herself , witness made some tea and offered deceased some and also some bread and butter . She took this and again went with her work . Shortly afterwards ( about a quar- ter of an hour ) witness saw her drinking some- thing at the door of the kitchen and she said Are you as thirsty as that ? " and she did not Deceased did not have sugar in the tea speak . that she gave her . Witness had some of the same tea and milk Soon after she saw deceased drink- ing at the back door she found her lying on her back in the scullery dead . Her son had some " wasp poison " in the summer . It kitchen window for some time . was in the wit- William Charles Mitton , son of the last ness , said he purchased some cyanide of potassium from Mr. Davies , chemist , Bromyard , and signed for it . He did not know the quantity , but it was about what would go in an egg cup . His father used it to take wasps nests . It was in the win- dow of the kitchen for two days after it was bought . He did not know what became of it after- wards . George Mitton , farmer , of Rhea Farm , said he used the biggest part of the poison . He did not know what became of the remainder . The last he saw of it was in an outhouse . He remembered telling his wife when the poison was put in the kitchen window that it was deadly poison . As his wife was very deaf he spoke loudly and probably the deceased heard him say it . Sergt . Thomas , Bromyard , said he came to the house with Dr. Beck at 3 pm . on Monday and found the deceased lying in the scullery quite dead . Mrs. Mitton gave him the letter produced and he had ascertained that Mr. Mitton junior purchased the poison on the 30th of August , one ounce , and signed for it . Dr. Beck said he arrived at the house on Mon- day afternoon with the last witness and found the deceased as described . He smelt deceased's hands and mouth and also a cup that he found there . All had the odour of prussic acid . He made a post mortem on the body and the stomach showed signs of the same poison . He had made tests which confirmed his opinion . She had taken , a considerable quantity of the poison ; one ounce would be enough to kill 40 or 50 people . The Coroner in summing up called the attention of the Jury to the very careless way in which the poison purchased by Mr. Mitton junior had been dealt with after it had got into his possession . Chemists had to be very strict in the sale of poisons , but as in this case it appeared that any thing could be done with poison once it was sold . Probably had the poison been taken proper care of , if deceased had in a fit of passion decided to take it and it had not been within her reach at the time , she would soon have thought better of it and would have abandoned the idea The Jury , of which Mr. W. Wilkes was the foreman , returned a verdict that deceased com- mitted suicide by taking prussic acid and that there was no evidence to show the state of her mind at the time . After recording the verdict of the Jury , the Coroner told George Mitton that if he had poison still in his possession or ever obtained any , he hoped he would take every precaution to prevent it getting into the hands of anyone for a usc . 58 . KINGTON NATIONAL EGG COLLECTION . wrong Forty - two eggs were received at the Depot on Tuesday and 16 were bought , making a total of Of these 40 went to the Central Depot and 18 to the Kington Red Cross Hospital . The eggs came from : - Preece Mr. ( College ) , ( New- I , Miss Probert church ) 4 , per Mrs. Cornish Watkins ( Staunton - on- gs . was up to cost Her PRINTING ! You will get GOOD WORK AND LOW PRICES AT STEVENSON'S 33 , High Street , Kington . Billheads , Statements , Memorandums and all kinds of Commercial Printing in well - arranged and up - to - date style . Ledgers , Day Books , Cash Books , Letter Books and all Office Stationery in great variety . Note the Address : 33 , HIGH STREET , KINGTON . Morris , Talgarth ; Broad Arrow , 85 , Earl of Powis ; Loadstan , 85 , Mr. Greenslade , Warwick ; Cornstalk , 260 , Mr. Stephens . THE BULLS . Father Christmas , the six - year - old sire of much good stock , was acquired , very cheaply at 150 gs . by Mr. John Turner , Kington ; Sir Sam , calved January 5th , 1915 , bred by Lord Rhondda , a grand specimen of true Hereford type , was put in at 300gs . , and mounted rapidly by hundreds to 2,300 gns . The purchaser was Mr. G. H. Drummond , of Penshurst , Kent , a member of the famous bank- ing family , who will find in acquiring a good stock bull " he's got half his herd . " Conway , another three - year - old bull , only fetched 130gs . Mr. Margetts , of Warwick , was the purchaser . America , a yearling bull , son of Sir Sam , evoked another battle royal in bidding , and eventually was knocked down at 1,150gs . to Mr. A. W. Trot- man , amid cheers all round the ring . LUDLOW . LECTURE . - On Thursday evening there was a good attendance at the Primitive Methodist School- room to hear a lecture by . the Rev. W. C. Ball , of Walsall , on " An Evening with the Hymnals . " The collection was in aid of the Manse Debt Re- duction Fund . MILITARY FUNERAL . - On Sunday afternoon late . the funeral of the George Pound , of Watch Cot , Steventon New Road , formerly of the K.S.L.I. , took place in Ludford Churchyard , in the presence of a large congregation of sympathisers . Deceased when the war broke out was in the K.S L.I. and went out to the front with his regi- ment . He was wounded and returned to England Pte . and later went out again to the front and was wounded a second time . He was sent to England and recovered and went to the front again , when he was badly gassed , which brought on consump tion and he was discharged with a pension , but . there was no hope of his recovery and he died on Thursday . The cortege left his late home at 2.45 p.m. in the following order : The firing party of the Shropshire Volunteers under Sergt . - Major G. Hogan and Sergt . Diggle , the coffin covered with the Union Jack and carried by eight soldier bearers from the Prisoners of War Camp at Bromfield and The mourners men on furlough in the district . were : Deceased's mother , sister , two uncles , aunt , and friends . Then followed Licut . F. Price and about 40 members of the Discharged Sailors ' and Soldiers ' Federation , also soldiers on furlough and some wounded soldiers . The service was conducted in the church by the Rev Dr. B. W. Molyneux ( Vicar ) in a most impressive manner . At the grave- side after the service the hymn Mr. Abide with me " was Massey 350gs . to get . Mr. Barnett stayed out all opposition to own Broadward Gipsy , 9 years , at 350gs . , and gave another 130 for her bull calf Broadseal . Mr. Massey bid 200gs . for Hardy Ivy . Another of the Gamester Beauty tribe , the five year - old Sylvia Pankhurst , keenly sought after , but joined her dam at 350gs.5 as did her heifer calf Silvery , at 11ogs . , to Mr. Owen Williams . Margery , a big and true six - year - old , at 370gs . went to Mr. Hamilton Williams . Another nice one of Mr. Rees Keene's Bride family , the four - year- old Beryl , cost Mr. Lawley 170gs . Her twin bull calf went at 55gs . Plumstone , calved in 1907 , bred by Mr. Rees Keene , went at 210gs . to Mr. Owen Williams . Her fine bull calf , Plinth , cost Mr. Massey exactly the same . Barneby blood provided the next sensation , when the four - year - old Lemon Drop , starting at 200 , went on to 720 gs . , paid by Mr. Hamilton Williams , the enterprising Liverpool breeder . Her straight , well - grown bull calf , Lemons , went to Mr. Drage , orthampton , at 190 Snowbird , nine - year - old cow , which com- bined the Leen and Hampton Court blood , put in at 300gs . , rapidly followed by 4-5-550 , then on to 700gs . , to Mr. Owen Williams . Mr. Barnett next gave 105 for the four - year - old Clemency , and Mr. James , St. Fagans , 37gs . for her heifer calf . Mr. Owen Williams again got the next , Dowager 27th , calved in 1910 , for 210gs .; also her big bull calf for 26ogs . Little Lemon , dam of the highest priced cow , Lemon Drop , went to Captain Muir at 570gs . Another of the same family , Lemon Blossom , four - years - old , at 370gs . , also to Captain Muir , Winchcombe , Glos . Captain Hinckes bid 65gs . for the nine - year - old Parlourmaid ; and Betty Hood , 9 years , went Mr. A. Fennell , Mon- mouth , at the same price . Bet , 4 years old , of the same family , went to Captain Hinckes at 100gs . , but her bull calf , British Supremacy , reached 105 gs . Puney , 10 years , went for 380gs . to Mr. Mor- rison ; and her grand bull calf , Percentage , Lady Broughton at 310gs . Mr. Lawley purchased Rosalind for 240gs . , and her rare good heifer calf , Rarity , reached 580gs . Mr. Massey was last bid- der . Mr. Massey next gave 350 for Salty Sally , The ten - year - old Newton Lass went at 100gs . to Captain Hinckes ; and her heifer calf to Mr. Mas- sey at 8ogs . Mr. McNay , for 440gs . , got the four- year - old Bountiful , for Scotland . Mr. Owen Wil- liams gave 200gs.- for her bulk calf Bounteous . The value of Hampton Court and Leen combination was shown in the very desirable five - year - old Mer- maid , which realised 61ogs . from Mr. McNay , who also gave 300gs . for her heifer calf Mirthful . Mr. A. W. Trotman went to 700gs . for the beautiful four - year - old Simpering Suc . Her rare heifer calf was , at 150gs . , added to the King's herd . Brook Trout , 5 years , went to Mr. Morgan Jones at 160 gs . Mr. Owen Williams , at 260gs . , added the five- year - old Sukey to his lot ; also her calf Silent at gogs . Ernest James Williams ( 44 ) , Grade I , insurance agent ( domestic reasons ) . Military appeal allowed , w ) 7. per Mrs. Milne ( Titley ) 14 , Mrs. Drew 7 years , her bull calf going at 140 . but exempted till January 1st . Post F. T. Hodges , Brilley , Grade 3 , farm hand . Re- ferred to War Agricultural Committee . Thomas Francis ( 44 ) , married , Grade 31 Office , Lyonshall , master tailor and postmaster.- March 1st , 1919 . The Hereford County Appeal Tribunal sat at Hereford on Thursday , Sir John Cotterell ( Chair- man ) presiding . Among the decisions were the following : - 39 , Monday , October 28th Thursday , October 31st .......... Berrington North Lodge Grade 1 , practical brewer ( Mr. At 10 a.m. LEOMINSTER BOROUGH . - I . W. Hughes , single , grocer's assistant in the employ of Mr. T. W. Smith ( Mr. H. Easton , solicitor , appeared in this case ) ; appeal dismissed , to mobilise December 1st , but in view of the food distribution difficulty the Tribunal made a strong recommendation to HOUNDS . the Birmingham Food Controller to grant a cer- tificate of protection . James L. Watkins , 36 , Grade Egdon Hillmanaging partner in Messrs . J. Watkins and Son ; given till February 1st . E. L. Paxton , 39 , Orme , solicitor , appeared ) ; given till March 1st . Harold Marchant , 41 , Grade 1 , draper and outfitter , 11 , Broad Street ; December 1st and to be medically examined . H. W. Blunsden , Grade 3 , assistant to Messrs . Gough and Co. , grocers , etc .; March 1st . George Allen , 39 , Grade 3 , Golden Lion , Bridge Street ; March 1st . G. H. Ovens , branch manager , Messrs . G. W. Goodwin and Co. , millers , Kidderminster ; March 1st . E. W. Baynham , Grade 3. newspaper linotype operator - mechanic , Leominster Printing Co .; March 1st . THE KINGTON TIMES SATURDAY , OCTOBER 26th , 1918 . KINGTON NOTES . During the past fortnight the Kington Red Cross Hospital has most gratefully received the follow- ing gifts : Mrs. Banks , vegetables ; B.W.N.T.A. , 17 eggs ; Mrs. Gwyer , rabbits , tomatoes and grapes ; Mr. Greenly , butter ; Miss Pearson's Working Party , 10 pairs of slippers ; Mrs. Collett - Mason , potatoes and vegetables ; Mr. Price ( Rushock ) , tur- nips ; Miss Greenly , apples , walnuts , elderberries ; Kington Harvest Festival , vegetables and grapes ; Lyonshall Harvest Festival , vegetables ; Mr. Tur- ner , milk and bread daily ; Mr. Coole , Mr. Cham- bers and Mr. Dowling , papers ; Bollingham Harvest Festival , vegetables ; Knill Harvest Festival , half of offertory ; Titley Harvest Festival , half of vegetables and fruit ; Mr. Turner , milk and bread daily ; Mr. Parr , eggs ; Miss Butterworth , potatoes ; Miss Collett - Mason , butter ; B.W.N.T.A. , 12 eggs ; Mrs. Banks , Brussel sprouts and spinach ; Miss Greenly , elderberries ; Mrs. Gwyer , rabbits . Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin conducted a successful sale of live stock at the Bury Farm , Stoke Prior , on who is retiring . The sheep were Monday , for Mr. John Bazley , The sale included 100 well - bred Hereford cattle and 341 grand Shropshire sheep . sold first . Two and three - year- old ewes made up to 104s . each ; yearling ewes up to 104s .; yearling wethers 111s .; ewe lambs 539 .; wether lambs 55s .; and a three - year - old Shropshire ram sold for £ 5 12s . 6d .; ram lambs made up to £ 6 5s . each . Cows sold up to £ 32 each , heifer calves up to £ 11 155. , and bull calves up to £ 14 58 . Barren cows made £ 34 155. , and two - year - old £ 27 10s . Two and a half - year - old bullocks made up to £ 64 10s . a pair ; yearling bullocks £ 38 a pair , and yearling heifers £ 37 5s . • Mr. H. G. Farrant , of Welland , who has been appointed to a County Court judgeship in the home counties , will be known to many as a prominent member of the Oxford Circuit , who has appeared in many local legal cases . He is described as the best horseman at the Bar and in pre - war days was well known at the Worcestershire , Croome and Ledbury point - to - point meetings . Latterly he has been doing good war service in buying horses for military purposes . In another column a report appears of the es cape of two German prisoners from Wigmore . A Birmingham paper records the fact that Charles Possfer , a German , who escaped from a Hereford- shire camp has been re - captured in London , so that possibly this is one of the men concerned . RIFLEMAN H. J. HADLEY WOUNDED . Mrs. F. Hadley 24 , Crooked Well , Kington , has received notice from the War Office that her son , No. 860810 , Rifleman H. J. Hadley , London Regi ment , has been admitted to the 83rd General Hospital , Boulogne , suffering from shot Wounds in the legs , face , hands , with right foot amputated . gun CANON PYON INQUEST . of The Coroner ( Mr. C. E. A. Moore ) held an in quest on Wednesday upon the male infant . Henry Moulding , a cowman , of Watery Lane Cot- tage , Canon Pyon , The evidence of Dr. Hall showed that the child was small and thin and was prematurely born . Death was due to convul- sions . Annie Elizabeth Davies , the parish nurse , said the birth was expected in November and she was asked to attend . The child was alive and all right at 1.30 p.m. on Monday . On Tuesday at 10 o'clock she found the child dead . a The Jury returned a verdict of Death from Natural causes weaners MARKETS . and IS . ( Gladestry ) 3 , Kington Infants ' School 2 , Kington Girls ' School Mrs. Bach ( Lyonshall ) 2. Mr. 2 , Morris ( Newton 3 , Mr. Blackburne ( Church Street ) 1 , Mrs. Lilwall ( Woods ) 2 , Mrs. Davies ( Hergest ) I , Anonymous 1 . Cash donations came from : Mr. E. J. Gregory 1s . , A Friend 6d . , Mrs. Cornish Watkins 1s . , Mr. Preece ( College ) 3d . , Miss F. Meredith ( Rosehill ) 2s . , Kington Girls ' School 6d . , Kington Infants ' School 1s . , Mr. G. Davies ( Westfield ) 25 . of KINGSLAND . OBITUARY . - We regret to record the death Mrs. Jane Budgen , Lugg who passed away at The Green Cottage on Sunday at the age of 72 . deceased lady was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. Francis Brown , of Kinsham . After her mar- riage she lived at East Grinstead . She had been a widow for a great many years and had lived at Lugg Green for some time . The funeral took place at Kingsland Churchyard on Wednesday , the Rector ( the Rev. J. Jobling ) being the officiat- ing clergyman . The mourners were : Mr. James Brown , Lugg Green ( brother ) . Mrs. Webb , Bishop Street , Shrewsbury ( sister ) , Miss L. Brown ( niece ) , Ernest ( nephew ) , Mrs. Brown ( sister - in - law ) , Miss A. Davies and Nurse Merrick . Wreaths were sent as follows : In loving memory , from all at Lugg Green Cottage ; In loving memory , from Ernest , With sympathy , from Mary ; With sympathy , from Mr. and Mrs. Price and family : With sympathy , from Mr. and Mrs. Cross and family ; With deep sympathy , from Mr. and Mrs. Harris ; With sym- pathy , from A. Davies ; a bunch of flowers , from The funeral Teddy . arrangements were carried out by Messrs . Lewis and Son . Kingsland . The coffin was of polished oak with brass furniture . PEMBRIDGE . RED CROSS WORK . From the Red Cross Working Party at Pembridge further consignments have been sent . Last week a parcel containing 39 articles was sent to headquarters in London and 26 articles were sent to Corton Red Cross Hos pital , a total of 65 . SUDDEN DEATH . - We to record the regret sudden death of Mr. George Hill , of the Builders Arms , Bearwood . Mr. Hill was leaving the house and a sale was arranged for Thursday . On Wed- nesday morning he was engaged in packing up- stairs when he fell down and soon afterwards ex- pired . The deceased came from Blaenavon about 12 months ago to Barewood , succeeding Mr. Lee . intending to worthy , and return to South that he sustained an Wales . It is understood was Mr. Hill was married and leaves a wife and one child , with whom much sympathy is felt . TWYFORD FARM SOLD AT LEOMINSTER . Hereford , Wednesday , Cattle , -Tone of the mar- ket was dull . There was no grading of either cattle or sheep , 132 cattle and 111 sheep lambs designated as fat being ordered back , pend- ing arrangements for sending many of them to Birkenhead on the morrow . Store cattle , consider accident , some years ago which affected his heart . ably less in number than last week , rather dragged . The highest price for cow and calf was £ 57 . in - calvers making up to £ 35 . Yearling bullocks made up to £ 27 . The price for ewes re- mained much the same as last week . Store lambs were inclined to drop , 54s . 6d . and 55s . represent- ing the average value . Store pigs were down ; were practically unsaleable ; fat pigs , rather more plentiful than last week , sold fairly I well at the controlled price of 21s . Der score . Ludlow , Monday , General Market . - Fowls , 1od . to 2s . per lb .; dressed fowls , 28. 4d . to 25 . 6d . per lb .; ducks , IS . 1od . to 2s . per lb .; dressed ducks , 2s . 2d . to 2s . 6d . per lb .; rabbits , 7d . to 9d . per lb .; butter , 2s . 2d . to 2s . 4d . per lb .; eggs , erected house . 5d . each ; pigeons , Is . 6d . to 2s . per couple ; hares , 6s to 7s . cach ; partridges , 48. 5s . 6d . per brace ; pheasants , 8s . to 10s . per brace ; potatoes , 1d . to 1d . per lb .; cabbages , 2d . to 3d . each ; cauliflower , 4d . to 8d . each ; marrows , 6d . to 8d . each ; tomatoes , 1s . Id . per lb .; cucumbers , IS . each ; lettuce , id . each ; beetroot , id . to 2d . each ; leeks , 3d . per bundle ; apples , 4d . to 6d . per lb .; pears , 9d . per lb .; filberts , 1od . per lb .; blackberries , 3d . per lb .; elderberries , 3d . per 1b .; carrots , parsnips , turnips , 2d . per lb .; onions , 4d . to 5d . per lb. Ludlow , Monday , Corn . - Little business doing at Government prices . On Friday last at the Royal Oak Hotel , Lcomin ster , Messrs . Edwards . Russell and Baldwin offered for sale a well known local residential property in Twyford , Pembridge , which has been in the occupation of Mr. Hayter , a successful breeder of Hereford cattle . Twyford comprises a recently farm buildings , cottages and 178 acres of the best land in the county , joining the river Arrow and within five minutes ' walk of Pem- bridge Station . The house , which was built about five years ago , contains a lounge hall , dining , drawing and smoking rooms , and 10 bedrooms , two of which open on to a balcony , and the usual domestic offices . It is lit throughout with elec There tricity and there is a good water supply . are two modern cottages on the farm , the build- ings are ample and the machinery is driven by water power . The pasture land is of a rich feed- ing nature and the arable very fertile . The fish- ing is an attractive feature of the property , Arrow being famous as a trout and grayling water . At the sale there was keen competition for the property , which was secured by Mr. F. H. Tinsley , of Darsevury Hall , Warrington , for £ 16,200 . As We hear that Mr. E , Morgan , who formerly car- our readers will have noticed from our reports ried on business as a jeweller in Drapers Lane , of the Wintercott and Hyde pedigree dispersal Leominster , has joined the Royal Air Force at sales , Mr. Tinsley has purchased some of the Birmingham . From there he was sent to Bland- finest pedigree Hereford blood to be obtained and ford in Dorset , where after examination he has it is gratifying to learn that the reputation of passed as 3rd Air Mechanic in the Development Twyford in the cattle breeding industry is likely Dept. of the R.A.F. to be fully maintained in the future . IN THE R.A.F. the to THREE - YEAR - OLD HEIFERS WITH FIRST CALF Mr. Owen Williams gave 200 for Hardshell and 150 for her bull calf ; Mr. Morgan Jones , 120 for Gwernyfed Kirtie ; and Mr. Drage 65 for her heifer calf ; Mr. Owen Williams , 310 for Lemon Cheese , and 85 for her heifer calf ; Mr. Lawley , 200gs . for Highland Fling ; Mr. Drage , 75gs . for her calf . Bluelight caused keen competition be- fore being secured at 340gs . by Mr. Hamiltos Wil- liams . The King took her fine heifer calf for Iocgs .. The next , Elusive , cost Mr. Hamilton Williams 330gs .; her bull calf was sold for 140gs Mr. Barnett gave 170gs . for Bernice , and Mr. Rogerson 85gs . for her bull calf ; Mr. Stephens bid 300gs . for Newton Rose , and her straight , good coloured heifer calf went to Mr. Drage for 130gs .; Uneta was secured by Mr. Morrison for 190gs . , and her greatly - admired bull calf , of excep- tional promise , by Mr. Trotman for 300gs . Mr. Hamilton Williams got Colleen for 290gs . , and Mr Drage her bull calf Conquest for 260gs . Capt . Muir had to go to 700gs . for another member of the Lemon family - Lemon Sole - and her bull calf sold at 120gs . Foxgrape went at 65gs . to Mr. Margetts , Warwick , and her bull calf at 85gs . to Mr. Rogerson . Judy III . was bought for 300gs .; Salome , for 130gs . , went to Mr. Parkinson , and her heifer calf at 65gs . to Mr Drage ; Mr. Owen Wil- liams gave 110gs . for Lira , her bulf calf going at 38gs .; Roseate went at 310gs . to Mr. Barnett , and her bull calf at 135gs . to Mr. Drage ; Pamelia , 105gs . , Mr. Margetts , her calf , 6ogs . , Mr. Drage ; Brooklet , 160gs . , Mr. Morrison ; her bull calf , 130gs .; Purity , 130gs . , Mr Percy Bradstock , hér calf , 55gs . , Mr. Howell Powell ; Pin Box , 140gs . , Mr. Morgan Jones , her heifer calf , 45gs .; Saucy Sally , 420gs . , Mr. Stephens , her heifer calf , 180gs .. Mr. Trotman ; Hackberry , 150gs . , Mr. Barnett ; and Brocade , gs . , Mr. Hanbury Williams . 400 TWO - YEAR - OLD HEIFERS .. The following prices were realised for two - year- old heifers : Patten , 105gs , Mr. Lewis , Llangibby ; Hoodwink , 80. Mr. Doubleday , Usk ; Dowery , 410 , Capt . Muir ; Ladybird , 200 , Mr. Morrison ; Roscate , 100 , Capt . Christie ; Bewitch , 120 , Mr. Arthur , Llangibby ; Butterbird , 200 , Mr. Stephens ; Cordial , 60 , Mr. Margetts ; Perdu , 90 , Mr. Williams , Yat- ton ; Custard Tart , 230 , Mr. Morgan Jones ; Envy , 170 , Mir . Hamilton Williams Heartiness , 230 ; Row- den Starliko , 200 ; Sunshine , 95 , Mr. Percy Brad- stock ; Handy Plant , 95 , Mr. Jones , Llandowlais ; Honeypot , 100gs . , Mr. Bates , Killay ; Cockleshell ,. 180 , Mr. Crook , Bridgnorth ; Beaming , 85 , Mr. Morrison ; River Trout , 240 , Mr. Stephens ; Sooty , 160 . Mr. Barnett ; Brushwood , 130 , Mr. Morgan Jones ; Sylvias Beauty , 260 , Lieut . English ; Lady Help , 115 , Mr. Margetts ; Sun Rays , 160 , Lieut . English ; Wisteria , 205 , Mr. Morgan Jones ; Snow- Owen flake , 330 , Mr. Williams ; Roda , 600 , Mr. Trotman ; Hope 130 , Capt . Hinckes ; Acorn III . , 280 , Mr. Massey . T Mor- YEARLING HEIFERS . Yearling heifers also made the following good prices : Bright Star , 105gs . , Mr. Morrison , sel . 230 , Capt . Hinckes ; Unity , 90 , Mr. Crooks ; Plume , 55 , Mr. Drage ; Bounty , 105 , Mr. Lawley ; Happy Homestead , 75 , Mr. Hamar ; Birds Eye , 250 , Mr. Price ; Docile , 210 , Mr. Tanner , Hayden- was sung by the choir . The firing party fired three volleys over the grave and the buglers then sounded the " Last Post . " The undertaker was Mr. R. Poyner , Raven Street . COUNTY POLICE COURT . Monday , before Sir W. St. A. Rouse Boughton , Bart . and Mr. J. E. Roberts . HEAVY PENALTY FOR OVERCHARGE . Messrs . , Gaius Smith and Co. , The Stores , Craven Arms , were charged under the Horse and Poultry Mixtures Order , 1917. with selling poultry food above the maximum price on the 14th of June to Joseph Gittoes , Clunbury , at the parish of Stoke- say . Mr. J. R. Turner , Birmingham , prosecuted on behalf of the Ministry of Food . Mr. E. I .. Wallis , of Hereford , defended . Mr. Turner opening the " case said that poultry mixture purchased from was Liverpool at 328. per The cwt . would be 32s . 9d . per cwt . Under the Order the defendants ' were allowed to charge d . per lb. profit , They could not charge more than 37s . 5d . per cwt . In this case they actually charged 425. per cwt . He called , this firm in total in cost of the mixture Joseph Gittoes , shepherd for Mr. J. P. Morris , Clunbury Hall , who stated that on June 14th he went to Craven Arms to defendants ' stores and saw an assistant and asked if they had any mixed corn for poultry and he said " Yes . " He asked the price and he said " 4d . per lb. or 7s . 6d . per score . " Witness asked for 5 lbs . and paid 1s . 10d . for it . James P. Morris , farmer , Clunbury Hall , said he received the poultry mixture from the last wit- ness and the following Monday there was a meet- ing of the Executive Committee of the South Shropshire Farmers ' Union and he took the bag of corn with him and put it before the Commit- tee . They reported it to the Ministry of Food . Mr. Turner : Of what did it consist ? Witness Torpedoed wheat , tail oats and Indian corn . Mr. Turner Really rubbish and mouldy . Witness said he did not think the poultry would have eaten it except the Indian corn . Cross - examined : He dealt regularly with the firm and had never been overcharged before . The firm was of very high standing . The price he paid was more than they were getting for the best wheat . Mr. Wallis : That's the case all over the coun- try . Witness : It shows that there is something that should not be . Mr. Wallis : You had better ask these gentle- men , the Government officials . Why don't they summons the Government or place the matter be- fore Major Hunt . I think he would be doing a public service by exposing it . Michael O'Byrne , Inspector under the Ministry of Food , stated that he enquired into this case He saw and came to Craven Arms on July 31st . the manager , Mr. Andrews , and witness was very sorry to say that he placed every obstacle in wit- ness's way . Witness first asked the assistant if he had any poultry corn and the assistant said they had none . Witness saw Mr. Andrews and he said he had no poultry corn and had not had any for sale for months . Witness told him who he was and to be careful and cautioned him and then asked him to show him his invoices of any recent purchases . Mr. Andrews , showed him some , for invoices , but would not find any invoices , poultry corn . He told Mr. Andrews that he had information that on a recent date he sold poul- try corn at 7s . 6d . per score and . Mr. Andrews said he had not . Witness then asked to see the assistant . Mr. Andrews went and saw the assis- tant and had a long talk with him . Witness told Mr. Andrews that he wished to talk to the assis- tant and very reluctantly Mr. Andrews allowed the assistant to come in . Mr. Andrews came in with him . The assistant gave witness no informa- " No " to every tion and the only answer was made a statement . question . Later Mr. Andrews . Mr. Wallis objected , but the Bench allowed it .. Witness continuing , said Mr. Andrews said lie was authorised from Ludlow what price to charge : He was authorised to charge 5s . 6d . per score . The same night he visited Ludlow and saw Mr. James Wilson , the Secretary of the firm , and cautioned him and told him who he was and his business . Mr. Wilson gave him every assistance . and showed the invoice produced , which was for four cwt . of poultry mixture from Messrs . Wright , Crosby and Co. , Liverpoci , in two two cwt , sacks at 325. Mr. Wilson said the transit charges would be Is . 5d . per cwt . The sacks were invoiced direct to Craven Arms . Mr. Wilson said in the case of poultry mixture they left the matter of the price it was to be sold at in the hands of the Craven Arnis branch Mr. Wallis submitted that before a conviction could be made prosecutor must show that a mem- ber of a Limited Company had knowledge of the offence . of the It Mr. J. C. Galloway , Managing Director firm , said he knew nothing about the sale . was unfair to ask them to give the customers the benefit of the cash discount . He had worked out the cost of the poultry food to them and it was 3d .. The difference in this case of a was penny per lb. Mr. Wallis contended there were 5. farthings dif ference and that it was a paltry case . The Magistrates decided to convict and fined defendants £ 10 10s . including costs . Mr. Turner asked the Magistrates to decide the amount of costs . Sir William : No , you must fight it out amongst yourselves . IVINGTON . on Festival services were held The Harvest Gctober 17th and 20th . The church was very Mrs. Hughes and Nurse Tirsey . At the morning tastefully decorated by Mrs. Walter , Mrs. Bright , service the Mayor and Corporation of Leominster throughout the fcstival . The collections , which amounted to £ 10 , were given to the Prisoners of War Fund . on - Severn ; Popcorn , 80 , Mr. Drage ; Puffy , 150 , Mr. were prese.it . There were crowded congregations Trotman ; Lady French , 55 , Mr. Powner ; Red Rose , 85 Mr. Baker , Llansoy ; Pink Pearl , 75 , Mr. Drage ; Corncrake , 45 , Earl of Powis ; Simple Sally , 240 , Mr. Trotman ; Light Eye , 95 , Mr. Tanner ; Gun- dred , 80 , Mr. Stephens ; Restive , 500 , Mr. E. Cave ; Superior , 85 , Mr. Margetts ; Nena , 85 , Mr. Skyrme ; Hot Cake , 100. Mr. Margetts ; Lady Witness , 80 , Mr. Perkins ; Bun , 300 , Mr. Barnett ; Dark Rose , 80 Mr. Drage ; Duet , 80 , Mr. Morgan , Cambridge ; Curiosity , 140 , Mr. Trotman ; Beeswing , 100 , Mr. Stephens ; Lupino IIO : Peace Offering , 85 , Mr. Margetts ; Bouton , 80 , Mr. Green , Warwick ; Mar- tinet , 85 , Mr. Smith , Brecon ; Entail , 80 , Mr. Dymock ; Rosewater , 85 , Mr. Stephens ; Salacity , 105 , Mr. Morris , Montgomery ; Brevity , 52 , Mr. HEREFORDSHIRE DISTRICT WAGES COMMITTEE . A meeting of this Committee was held on Wed- nesday last , at the Shire Hall , Hereford , when the maximum rate for board and lodgings for boys living on the farm was fixed . Reports from the Wages Board were received , fixing the minimum and overtime rates for women ,. girls and boys , to come into force on October 21st , 1918 . DAMAGED GRAIN . NOTICE TO FARMERS . The following Notice prepared in agreement with the Ministry of Food is issued by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries for the informa tion of farmers . r . Farmers possessing tail corn ( wheat , rye , barley or dredge corn ) or corn which , after thresh ing , they consider unfit for use as human food must submit a sample to the Grain Officer of the district . 2. If the Grain Officer accepts the sample as unfit for human food he will grant a license to the owner enabling him to use the corn for feed- ing live stock , subject to any restrictions imposed by the Horses Rationing Order and other orders issued by the Ministry of Food , and will advise the Live Stock Commissioner . no 3. Any license granted will incorporate a certi ficate entitling the farmer to sell in quantities of 10 cwts . or less at a time , but certificate is required for the sale of larger quantities . 4. No farmer is compelled to sell tail or damaged corn passed by the Grain Officer but if he does sell he may not accept more than a fixed maximum price for damaged grain , that is 7s . per quarter less than the price for undamaged grain . 5. A farmer who cannot obtain a license to feed grain as tail or damaged corn is not compelled to sell at any price below the maximum . If he finds any difficulty in selling he should apply to the .Grain Officer who will obtain for him at the earliest opportunity the maximum price . 6. Farmers having badly sprouted crops are re- such portion as is considered to be incapable of commended to stack separately , and in respect of being threshed , should apply to the Grain Officer for a license to feed , which may be granted or refused after inspection ... 7. As regards , crops which are badly sprouted or badly laid in the field , the Grain Officer , after inspection , may grant a license for feeding the whole or portion of the field , or where the grain has been cut may instruct the farmer to stack any portion of the sheaves separately for threshing , afterwards giving him a license to deal with the rest for feeding . 8. This Notice does not apply to oats . A farmer may feed a reasonable quantity of oats in the straw subject to any conditions imposed by orders issued by the - Ministry of Food or Army Council , but may not sell such oats ' except to the Army authorities . 9. Farmers are urged to hold their out of con- dition grain as long as possible in the stack so that it may become mature and the maximuni quantity thereby retained for human food . LEOMINSTER COUNTY POLICE COURT . Friday ,, before Major Chambers ( in the chair ) , Alderman J. Farr , Mr. G. E. Wright , Mr. A. Duncan and Mr. J. R. Hill . JURY LISTS . , The Jury Lists were presented by the Overseers of the several parishes . The lists will be formally passed at the special Sessions on Friday , 25th inst . NO NAME ON DRAY .. George Preece , bootmaker , Mill Street , Leomin- ster , was summoned for as the owner of a dray for allowing it to be used on the highway at Kingsland without having his painted thereon as required by the Highways Act 1835 . P.C. Roberts stated that on October 1st near Oaker Wood , Kingsland , he saw a boy named Yapp in charge of a dray which did not bear the owner's name . The next day he saw the dray in Leominster , when it had on a bit of paper with the name " Hancox " on it . name Defendant said the front of the dray bearing his name was removed to allow poles to be loaded . The dray had been used in Leominster for four or five years and he had never been summoned before , Fined 2s . 6d . DISMISSED WITH A CAUTION . Walter Bemand , farmer , Upper House , Risbury , was summoned at the last Court for keeping two . dogs without licenses on August 24th . He then stated that his brother always took out exemp tions for the dogs and that he did so this year . Upon this the case was adjourned for the atten- dance of defendant's brother . Robert William Bemand , Blas Llyn , now attended and stated that be made out two forms for his brother , as well as forms for himself and deliv- ered them at Mr. Moore's office . He could not say with whom he left them . The Magistrates Clerk said the witness's appli- cations were left , but none in the name of the defendant . Witness said he must have lost them on leaving the Post Office . The case was dismissed and defendant was told to make application for himself in future . JAM RATION 4oz . PER HEAD . Arrangements are being completed in connection with jam rationing , which will come into opera tion with the new ration books on November 3 Four ounces per head will be th : amount allowed . The rationing of jam will come into force by means of the coupon ( red ) on Leaf 5 of the new ration book . Retailers must detach coupons on sale , but they will not be required to make monthly returns of their stocks and sales to the Food Office , nor to return the coupons collected unless these are demanded by the Food Office in any individual case . At the outset syrup ( includ ing treacle and refined molasses ) and honey will not be included in the scheme . It is necessary to postpone for the present the supplementary ration to persons between 6 and 18 years of age . In the meantime , the coupon on the supplemen tary jam leaf ( Leaf 5X ) must not be used , but persons holding the special adult ration book ( N.2J . , November ) should register the supplemen- tary jam counterfoil on Leaf 5 with the retailer with whom they register for jam . TENBURY FARMERS ' UNION . VISIT OF THE NATIONAL SECRETARY NEXT TUESDAY . Mr. George Apps General and Organising Secre- tary of the National Farmers ' Union , will visit Tenbury on Tuesday next in order to address a branch meeting of the Tenbury Farmers ' Union , to which all agriculturists are invited The condi tions affecting the grea , in lustry of food produc tion are such to - day that farmers are flocking to the National Farmers ' Union , which will thus , be able to speak on their behalf in matters of the greatest importance and it is hoped that Tenbury will not be behind in this movement . The meet- ing referred to will be held at 3 p.m. in the Corn Exchange Hall on Tuesday next , October 20th . Mr. C. G. Partridge ( President ) will take the chair , and the general expectation is that there will be a really interesting and rousing meeting . LEOMINSTER RURAL DISTRICT The COUNCIL . RE - APPOINTMENT OF FOOD CONTROL . COMMITTEE . monthly meeting of the above body was held on Friday , when there were present : Messrs . J. M. P. Cave ( in the chair ) , F. C. Tomkins ( Vicc Chairman ) , R. Bemand , I , Evans , C. H. Potts , G. Butters , C. Small , J. E. George , J. Lewis , J. Robinson , T. Edwards , E. L. Jenkins , W. J. Rees , J. Roberts , with the Clerk ( Mr. H. Gosling ) . The balance in hand was reported to be 3,137 14s . 2d . , cheques signed 302 12s . 6d . , leaving a net balance of £ 2,785 1s . 8d The annual claim on the County Council for half the salaries of the Medical Officer and the Inspector was produced and signed . THE HOUSING QUESTION . A letter from the Local Government Board stated that the indisposition of their inspector had causéd his visit with reference to the subject of the housing of the working classes to be de- layed and they asked that the return promised by the Council should be rendered at an early date . The Clerk reported that he had replied pointing out that the return mentioned was duly despatched on September 27th .. Instructions from the Ministry of Food were re- ceived with regard to the re - appointment of the Food Control Committee in November next . Thre Clerk having briefly explained the provisions as to the composition of the new Committees under of which there must be greater representation labour and of women , it was resolved to adjourn the meeting to November 1st at 11 o'clock for the purpose of appointing the Committee , the Coun- cillors in the meantime to make inquiries as to suitable persons who might be appointed . HELPING THE VICTO SAVING AND SE SMOKES AND SAFEGUARDING VEGET HELPING THE WHE At County Hall , Westmin homes of the Ministry of square room whose walls and charts of many colou One might not imagine to the Oils and Fats Dep this room and those adjoin is a mistake , for every 111 interesting story . A map holds a prominent place and makes study interest sources of seeds , oils , and the homes of palm kernels oil , cotton seed and oil , rape seed and oil , sunflow seed ; sesame seed , olive oil which have their valuable uses , and help the wheels One finds , for instance , South Africa comes sunflow from Nigeria palm oil an nuts , from India coconuts seed , and the respective o poppy seed , etc. , from A and premier jus , from Falkland Islands whale British New Guinea coconu A diagram of oleaginous nels shows proportions of and cattle cake obtained f Palm kernels , copra , groun castor , kapok , Mowrah , nig shea , soya , sunflower . 111 A chart showing the cub ton of seed tells that linse taking up only 57 cubic feet in shell ( really monkey nu for a ton . Other charts inform us d consumption of raw glycerine produced in ton capacity ref of crushing , making plant , " " percentag in margarine , " " monthly Fats to the various Edible and " the Inter - Allied Fre seeds , oils and fats , and able supply . " FOOD VERSUS While much of our ever and most of it is scarce an is not rationed - it is neithe ought always to be helpful when There was a time place as a never - failing top everyone - now food and m have left the weather a p importance has never been the present time , when ca ought to know , its value In times of peace and plen may have bred apathy tow have nothing but appreciat needful a sinew of war , me brought in ships at the lives . In London's West End d as in those of the suburbs , and country kitchens , butt margarine , sugar and cager and animated talk . I and e an to long ago the very name of " marge " is spoken of al this wholesome butter subs fortunate in having is tha Instead of expending ninon , crêpe de chine , the nected with latest m winning women find it mo more interesting to exchan utilisation of the foods tha to make the ration go rou Mrs. B how she makes ja of sugar , and how she bo and vegetables for winter reciprocate by announcing had with her meatless dishe them not only nutritious b This discussion of dishes conservation of food instead fol - de - rols is especially couraged just now , and the during an interlude at marked to her neighbour : ours in lard , " would to - d fashion and no longer an laughter . To speak of fryin would have been considered a kitchen , but in these wa so vitally linked up with th it is more patriotic to dila fashion . EXTRAVAGANCE When so many people ar the food regulations , it asked themselves which is trol or no food to control ! Let the those who attack ponder this .. a wo grousers and th unfairly What cannot be too often world's food supply is measu and there is now a definite War has played havoc wi tribution . The food supply must be and is being pool emergency , and to make th reach as far as possible , been appointed in all the w The Ministry of Food is reduce waste , to encourage profiteering , and to eliminat equal shares to all . To keep the Food Front secur needs the loyal support and consumer and producer . V food . " Extravagance costs blood , says Mr. Lloyd George . savers ; saving must become in the preparation of meal country . The surest way to to waste your own food . It is better to exercise have no food to control ! on the side of the Kaiser ! INSURE AGAINST SHOPKE The way of the food tran days - when he comes under Controller . Each week there out the country a multiplic the Food Orders , and to sho these offences take we refer the " National Food Journal of " Prosecutions " we find flicted for : - " Selling a bun and a tea ture of which the proporti flour exceede : 25 per cent . two registered customers wi a greater quantity of meat was represented by coupons " Omitting to make a corre slaughtered ; " " Selling flo above the maximum price ; horses on a mixture which d ing to register a flour mill ; facturers ' voucher for sugar meat . " The fines ranged from 13 Housewives must realise th against shopkeepers ' iniquiti what they should pay , and th service to themselves and to by obtaining copies of the v their Local Food Committe once any attempt to overchar enti which their registration Shopkeepers as a general do their best for the smooth machinery , but they are oft complaints of unreasonable a commodity is scarce or ten blame the poor man behind were due to spite on his pa Report the wrongdoer , but already big troubles of the reasonableness which is close and greed . THE PLACE OF No department of the Gov vice and expert guidance m of Food over which Mr. Cl Consumers ' Council , one of democratic the many adiu democratic Food Ministry - th the grievances of the woma and the man who lunches i great sugar question , the su rabbits - is added another Labour Conference . This by representatives of the Ea cil , of the London Food V the Co - operative Association N.L.P. , of the People's Society , of the London Print Federation of Engineering Trades , of the Journeymen of the Enfield Highway W N.U.R. , Cricklewood , of the N.U.C. , Paddington - and thes many more . One cannot but feel co " multitude of counsellors " It is not only the way labour organisations into co vital matter as Food , it is dom . The following is a res mously at the Fourth Labou a ducal mansion at Hyde Pa " This Conference , repre and Co - operative movement its appreciation of the po of Food in taking the La movement into consultation ference warmly supports policy to other industrial Labour and Co - operative O their co - operation and assi All to the good ! It re - emp the late Lord Rhondda's gre tralisation by which he e Food Control so materially , time increasin its efficiency Yet it might be said , nev willingness of the Ministry . windows to the fresh air of and guidance , and informat of Food Control is a minor One can imagine a nation to the sole care of a Ministr dope are mysteries into whi has no desire to peer . But pert on the food question . The real power of the due to the fact that it is so tative of all classes , none of sufficiently organised to be opinions or to give advice to This lack of organisation w reasons for the formation of class or section of the , con represented . The procedure is simplicit issued by the Food Controll ceived its approval , and no Its which it disapproves . guarantee that the Food N every way in the interests democracy . If there is a secret of the trol it is that the machinery stantly lubricated by a " mul and therein has been " safet SMOKES AND S There are few of us who |