The Kington Times - April 1917
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Kington Times 14th April 1917 - Page 4
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| Date | 14/04/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 14th April 1917 |
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4 THE KINGTON TIMES . APRIL 14 , 1917 . Toys . Toys . Toys . Lady Hawkins ' Grammar School , Kington . My Very Best Spring is coming and the ' Kiddies ' will enjoy the brighter weather all the better if you give them something to play with . It's ' up ' to you to give them a good time and we have a stock that will make your task a light one . Pennell Bros. , 47 , Duke Street , Kington . Poultry , Eggs , Fruit , Rabbits and Agicultural Poduce . E DRINKWATER GREYLANDS , HEREFORD , Will attend The Talbot Hotel Yards and Market , KINGTON , every TUESDAY . BEST PRICES given for any quantity of the above . Cash Payments . Pullets For Eale , Dental Surgery . MESSRS . AND LIGHTING - UP FOUNDED 1632 BY LADY MARGARET HAWKINS . Head Master : EDWARD ALEXANDER MAHIR , B.A. ( London ) . Member of Convocation , Diplomé de l'Université de Caen , Mathematical and Science Master . SUCCESSES IN 1915 . No failures for the second time in three years . OXFORD LOCALS SENIORS : Three Candidates , three passed , one gained 1st Class , another 2nd Class and the third 3rd Class Honours . The first two gained exemption from London University Matriculation . OXFORD LOCALS , JUNIORS : Four Candidates , 4 passed , I gained 1st Class Honours . PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION : Three Candidates , three passed , each gained Honours , two in Elementary Mathematics , and the other in History . SUCCESSES IN 1916 . OXFORD LOCALS , SENIORS : Four Candidates , 4 passed , 1 gained 2nd Class Honours , 1st Division . JUNIORS : Four Candidates , 3 passed , I gained 2nd Class Honours , 2nd Division . PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION : Three Candidates , 3 passed . The School will Re - Open on Tuesday , May 1st , 1917 . Fees , £ 2 per Term , or 26 per Annum ( payable in advance ) . Monumental TIME . LAMPS ON VEHICLES . RESTRICTED LIGHTING . Saturday , April 14th Sunday , April 15th Monday , April 16th Tuesday , April 17th 8.22 9.52 8.23 9.53 Work in all its 8.25 9.55 branches . Satisfaction 8.27 9.57 Guaranteed . Wednesday , April 18th 8.28 9.58 Thursday , April 19th 8.30 IO.O Graves Bricked Friday , April 20th 8.32 AND 10.2 Comns Made on the Shortest notice . The Rington Times . ( SATURDAY , APRIL 14th , 1917 . KINGTON NOTES . The funeral of Mrs. Mary Pennell , widow T. R. Johnson of the late Mr. Henry Pennell , whose death Good we recorded last week , took place on Friday at the Baptist Burial Ground , the Pas tor ( the Rev. J. C. Elder ) officiating . The mourners were : Rev. T. J. Pennell , Wen- dover ( son ) , Mr. H. J. Pennell , Kington ( son ) , Mr. W. E. Pennell , Leominster ( son ) , Mrs. H. J Pennell ( daughter - in - law ) , Mrs. W. E. Pennell ( daughter - in - law ) . D. F. Osborne 11 , St. Owen St. , HEREFORD , Strathview , MALVERN . ATTENDANCE AT Church St. , Kington Every TUESDAY . S - B Sculptor . ALMELEY . FOOD PRODUCTION . Jay & Storr - Barber , Builders , Undertakers , & c . , TOP OF BARGATES , LEOMINSTER . Dealers in all kinds of Grates , Ranges , Mantelpieces , Baths & Lavatories . Fixing a Speciality . Sanitary Work carried out on the most improved system . Defective Drains Teated and Be - laid . KINGTON . EASTER SERVICES . were well attended . at PRESTEIGN . CONCERT . SpringDisplay If you want to of style ; see variety If you like something very very smart , without being extreme ; If you do not want than you did more to pay last year for your things , See My Spring Displays . The Prettiest Hats ,, New Costumes , & c . Splendid Value . See also my Show of other Goods specially bought for Spring . J. A. Cole , 24 , High St. , LEOMINSTER . Red Cross Hospital was held at Corton on Tues- North Herefordshire The Easter Services at the Parish Church . A well attended concert in aid of the Carton was Holy Communion administered at 7 and 8 at Church ; 10 at the Mission Room , and after morning service Church . The sermons in the morning and evening were preached by the Vicar ( Rev. H. Appropriate Easter hymns E. H. Probyn ) . were sung . MOTOR PLOUGHING on farms in the Kington district and several Two Titan Motor Ploughs are now at work farmers are availing themselves of the oppor- tunity afforded for getting Some of their ploughing done . VISIT OF THE ARCHBISHOP'S MESSENGER TO KINGTON . The Rev. Canon Garbett , Canon of Win- A meeting in connection with the subject of chester , Vicar of Portsea , will visit the Rural food production was held in the Schoolroom , Deanery of Kington on Thursday , April 19th . Almeley , on Thursday , the 5th inst . Mr. J. The programme for his visit has been arranged Collett - Mason presided , and was supported on as follow - Holy Communion at 8. 30 at W. G. STORR - BARBER platform by Mrs. Clowes , Mrs. Kevill Church , Morning prayer at 11 o'clock ; Con- Davies , Miss Powell , and Miss K. Collett- ference with the Clergy of the Deanery . at 11.30 ; Mason . a Deanery Service at the Parish Church at 3 The Chairman referred to the seriousness of o'clock with an address by the Bishop's mes- the crisis through which we were passing , and senger ; tea and Conference at the National said that undoubtedly the most pressing ques- Schools at 4 o'clock ; address and Conference tion of the hour was the food question . He at the Mission Room at 8 o'clock . The Ser- pointed out that there were three main reasons vices and Conference during the day , with the MONUMENTAL WORK . for the present shortage of food + want of ship- exception of that at 11.30 , are open to all the ping , the ships being required in other direc- Clergy and laity ( both men and women ) in the tions ; the failure of the wheat crops in many Deanery , and it is hoped that as parts of the world , notably in the Argentine ; possible will make an effort to meet the Arch- and the submarine menace . It was therefore bishop's messenger who is coming at consider- most important that we should do our utmost able inconvenience in order to help the Deanery to grow food for ourselves . in this way . Studio & Works : Etnam Street ; also Top of Bargates . FOR BEST Established by J. Jay , 1840 . Satisfaction Guaranteed . Births , Marriages and Deaths . DEATH . the Mrs. Clowes showed how necessary it was that all gardens should be cultivated to utmost , and any that were vacant or unculti- OBITUARY . The death occurred at Kington on many as Sunday day evening . There was an excellent pro- gramme and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves . The following took part in the programme Miss B. Jones , Miss Sparey , The Rev. H. I. Kewley , Sapper Chisiden , Pte . Waite , Mr. W. Collins , Mr. William Thomas . Votes of thanks were accorded at the close to the various artistes . PEMBRIDGE . and the War . KINGTON TERRITORIAL POULTRY TOPICS . more- WHICH IS THE BEST BREED ? This is a question which causes perennial dis- cussion amongst poultay - keepers ; it is over such an important point that it is well to obtain clear and reliable information on the subject , for there is no surer road to failure WOUNDED . than to start with . stock which cannot reason- ably be expected to fulfil what is required of A telegram received by Mr. and Mrs. Har - it by the poultry keeper . Beginners frequently per , The Wych , Kington , on Saturday after- ask " What is the best breed ? " expecting to noon last stated that their son , Sergeant W. H. receive an answer which will put them on the Harper , No. 1818 , Signal Section , Herefordshire right track once and for all . This is impos- Regiment , was dangerously ill in Egypt with sible ; at the outset , it must be laid down that a gunshot wound in the stomach .. A Harper was no doubt wounded with his regi- be selected which is ( 1 ) suited to the climate ment at the Battle of Gaza . He previously held and soil and ( 2 ) which will answer the wants the rank of Sergeant in the Kington Company of the poultry keeper . Bearing these points in of the 1st Herefordshire Regiment , but was mind , which are the best breeds is in time expired in the March previous to the out- Herefordshire ? In this district poultry keep- break of war . On the mobilisation , however , ers may be roughly divided into two classes ; he rejoined as a private and left Kington on those able to give their stock free range the 5th of August and has been with the regi- ( farmers and smallholders ) , and those who are ment ever since , taking part in the Suvla Bay obliged to keep their stock confined to houses landing and the evacuation of the Gallipoli and small runs ( sometimes called Peninsula , without having been wounded or ders " ) . The farmer or smallholder who ex- sick . Since serving abroad he has qualified as On Good Friday the annual tea took place at the Congregational Church , Pembridge . good company , including a number of visitors from Leominster , sat down to tea . In the evening an entertainment was contributed by Leominster friends , the Rev. Gordon Lang giving an address on " Loyalty . " At the Parish Church the Easter services were well attended throughout . EARDISLAND . On Easter Day there was celebrations of the Holy Communion at 8 , 10 and 11.30 a.m. , the celebrant being the Vicar , and Evensong at 6.30 p.m. THE VICAR . We understand that the Vicar of Eardis- land ( the Rev. R. S. Aldridge ) is shortly leav- ing the parish to take up a Chaplaincy in his Majesty's Forces . Mr. Aldridge is shortly to be married and a movement is on foot to ex- press the good wishes of the parishioners in y Sergeant PRESTEIGN MAN DIES IN FRANCE . there is no ONE best breed . The variety must backyar a Signaller and holds the rank of Sergeant . In pects his poultry to do their part in making civil life he was a clerk with Messrs . Temple the farm pay require an active breed which , and Philpin , solicitors , Kington . while contributing generously to the egg basket , provides cockerels which will mature early into good table birds . The " backyarder " on the other hand generally keeps a small pen of fowls for the sake of eggs to supply his household wants in the first place , the surplus being sold to help to pay for food bills . When we come to review the various breeds of poul- News has been received from the War Office by Mr. and Mrs. Garrod , of the Dakes Armstry , bearing the above objects in mind , we are almost bewildered by their endless variety . Hotel , Presteign , that a Presteign soldier , Pte . The numbers of breeds and varieties offered for Evans and the late Mrs. Evans , formerly of Base Hospital at Rouen , France . came of a family well known in Presteign , his parents having for a number of years been proprietors of the Castle Hotel . He had seen considerable service . vated should be taken possession of and culti- last of Mr. John Pritchard at the advanced the form of a suitable presentation . Mr. Ald- Horace Evans , youngest son of Mr. Walter sale may be counted by the score . Little won- EVANS . - On 5th April , at Eyton Hall , Leomin - vated in the interests of the public , advantage the late Mr. George Pritchard , formerly of years and has won the respect and esteem of Presteign , has just died of trench feet at the der therefore that the beginner asks " Which age of 85 years . The deceased was a son of ridge has laboured in Eardisland for nearly 12 ster , the Rev. Richard Evans , in his 88th being taken of any labour available , especially Gladestry , and had resided in Kington for many the parishioners . Also on 3rd April , Julia Henrietta , that of women , and sturdy boys and girls over wife of the above , aged 76 . year . minster . LOST . 11 years of age . Any who could render service in this way might report themselves to Miss K. Collett - Mason , who is the registrar for the district in these matters , and any who required the services of such should apply to her also . Mrs. Clowes also pointed out that garden seeds could be obtained free , or at very little cost , by She years HEREFORDSHIRE APPEAL TRIBUNAL . LOCAL CASES . Sir John Cotterell presided at a meeting of OST , on Monday night , WELSH PONY , Landed on left side with " Q . " -- Informa - upplication and free . Collett - Mason . tion may be given to GEORGE , Buckfield , Leo- recommended all to grow potatoes , chiefly ; then this Tribunal held on Thursday , when the fol- Reward given . artichokes ( Jerusalem ) , parsnips , onions , broad lowing were amongst the decisions given : - beans , etc. George Allen , 37 , married , Golden Lion , appeal to all to do their utmost to grow as much food as possible , and so help to win this NORTH HEREFORDSHIRE HOUNDS WILL MEET Monday , April 16th Tnesday , April 17th . Thursday , April 19th Saturday , April 21st Rosedale war . PARISH COUNCIL . A meeting of the Parish Council was held at the Schools on Wednesday evening , when there were present : Mr. T. Wood ( in the chair ) , Messrs . H. L. Harvey , J. Lloyd , J. Hope , and Miss Parry ( the newly elected Clerk and rate collector ) . without discussion . She concluded with an eloquent Bridge Street , Leominster , licensed victualler Roberts were submitted as parish constables . Miss Powell appealed chiefly , to women and girls , pointing out that there was scarcely any work on a farm which could not be performed by women , except , of course , very heavy work , Burghope Gate such as lifting sacks , etc. There was much that women could do better than men , such as Duke's Wood milking and attending to cattle , sheep , pigs . Broadfield Lodge poultry , etc. Many farms were now being worked exclusively by women , and she gave many details of her own experience in this connection . AT 12 NOON . To finish the Season . WOOL CLIP TAKEN OVER BY THE COVERNMENT . Mrs. Kevill - Davies also spoke a few words in support of economy in the use of foods and the importance of producing all possible . After votes , of thanks to the speakers and to the Chairman had been proposed and tendered the meeting concluded with the singing of the National Anthem . INSTRUCTIONS TO FARMERS . Following last year's example the Govern- ment are taking over the whole of this year's Leminster Pierrots on A successful entertainment was given by the wool clip . An Army Council Order issued on Wednesday in aid of Thursday provides that no person shall sell raw the Red Cross Fund . Since August , 1914 , Almeley and Woonton and Passed for general service at Shrewsbury and in Class B 1 by the Central Medical Board . Application refused , not to be called up before June 1st . Rupert Bernard Radnor , married , grocer's assistant , in the employ of Mr. F. Radnor , Passed for general trading as Saxby & Co. service . - July 1st . ter's machinist , in the employ of the Orphans John Forester Edwards , 34 , married , prin- Passed B 1. - Military appeal Printing Press . dismissed . Edwin W. Davies , 27 , Press . 15th . Charles J. Harris , 30 , dismissed . + married , The first business was to pass the accounts for the year . These were presented and passed The names of Messrs . Harvey , Stead and The next item was to consider the " Excused List , but there were no applications to be ex- cused payment of rates . A precept for £ 2 was made on the Overseers to meet , Parish Council expenses . LUDLOW . EASTERTIDE . Taylor , J. Barry and Dr. Molyneux . very snow . MAJOR HARRY BROMFIELD'S is the best breed ? " Pte . Evans WILL . Major Harry Hickman Bromfield , D.S.O. , Welsh Guards , Chief Constable of Radnorshire , of The Lee Stowe , Salop , who was killed in France on September 10th , has left property of the value of £ 2,712 . The will is proved by John Beadon Bromfield , solicitor , of Minworth Hall , Minworth , Warwick , brother . PRESTEIGN OFFICER There is an old saying that " The Proof f the Pudding is in the eating , " and if we judge the various breeds of poultry by their perfor- mances it will be found that the selection of a " best " breed is made an easy task . If eggs are the sole object the laying com . petitions may be relied upon as a sure guide . In these contests White Leghorns have proved their great superiority when bred for their laying powers , their supremacy being disputed by White Wyandottes . ( of breeding exclusively from birds which have The result , however , laid over 200 eggs in their pullet year has been to decrease the size of the birds of both A word of breeds , so that the cockrels are hardly a pay- ing proposition as table birds . warning must be given here , It must not be taken that all white Leghorns and White Wyan- dottes are good layers , for while pens of either breeds almost invariably head the prize lists at laying competitions , so birds of the same breeds may be found at the bottom of the WOUNDED . list . Therefore for the breeder who requires " strain " is a eggs , Among the officers of the Herefordshire Regi- White Wyandottes are to be seen which would most important factor . ment who were wounded at the Battle of Gaza make an admirable show on the table , but as was Lieutenant F. H. L. Evelyn . He is a layers they are a source of disappointment to member of the well known Radnorshire family those who purchased them having read that On Easter Sunday the weather was machine cold and there were frequent falls of minder , employed by the Orphans ' Printing At the Parish Church of St. Lawrence Holy 6 a.m. when Passed for general service . - Military Communion was celebrated at appeal upheld , not to be called up before May there were 53 present , the Rev. A. Fy of that name , for a long time owners of Kin- White Wyandottes were good layers . In pur- Kenyon was celebrant and was assisted by the married , machine Rev. W. F. Taylor . At 7.a.m. there were 193 sham Court , now the residence of Mr. J. S. chasing birds , it is important to be able to minder , employed by the Leominster Printing present . The Rev. A. E. Lloyd Kenyon was Arkwright , Chief Steward of Hereford and for- recognise a likely layer . A large bird with a Company . Passed Class C 1. - Military appeal celebrant and was assisted by the Revs . WHerefords and went out to Gallipoli in charge dull eyes , should be avoided at all costs . A merly M.P for the City . He joined the 2nd heavy , listless appearance , coarse head and of the first draft of reinforcements in August , good layer is always a smart , active bird , with Herbert Charles Morgan 35 , single , grocer a.m. there were 194 present . The Rev. A. E. 1915 . and baker , in the employ of his father , Mr. Lloyd Kenyon was again celebrant , assisted by slim , neat head , bright comb , the eye being A. C. Morgan , Bell Square , Weobley . Mr. W. the Revs . W. F. Taylor and J. Barry . At the full and intelligent . morning service the sermon was preached by WOUNDED IN EGYPT . To those who require a breed with all round H. Orme appeared for applicant . - July 15th . wool grown o rto be grown on sheep in Great have made ) 1,122 garments and pairs of socks , goner and stallion leader , in the employ of celebration of the Holy Communion there were William James Kitchen , 25 , married , wag- the Rev. A. E. Lloyd Kenyon . At the mid - day qualities , that is a reliable layer and one at the during 1st . 58 precon , t . Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hall , 29 , South Street , same time which carries a fair amount of flesh . The Rev. W. F. Taylor was the have been officially notified that their son , there is a wide selection open . Eardisland and Almeley have sent the largest Among such skin wool , but not including daggings , locks . number of the 13 parishes working in the outfitter , Kington . Passed for general service . Kenyon and the Rev. A. Holmes , Church Stret- Pte . Hall belonged to the Herefordshire Regi- Rhode Island Reds , Orpingtons , and Sussex . Henry William Morris , 26 , single , tailor and celebrant , assisted by the Rev. A. E. Lloyd Pte . R. R. Hall , was wounded on March 27th . varieties may be mentioned Plymouth Rocks , the Typhoid Hospital in France , and the Red July 1st . Weobley district , and work has been sent to Mr. A. C. Cochrane appeared for applicant . ton . The evening service was choral . The ment , which was officially praised for its part Here again the final choice must be made ac- sermon . was preached by the Rev. G. A. Hale : in the victory over the Turks near Gaza on cording to individual preferences . One of the Cross Depots in Serbia and the East , and to No person shall make or take delivery of the Hospital Ships , of which 4 or 5 a day have Street , Pembridge , sexton , cycle agent , coal luiah Chants in a creditable manner . The col- last . William Alfred Williams , 33 , married , East After the service the choir rendered the Halle March 26-27 . He went out to Egypt in July finest all round breeds is undoubtedly the Buff Rock , which has the merit of having proved said otherwise than in accordance with the to be supplied at Southampton alone , whilst the agent and postman , was appealed for by the lections during the day were for the Hereford Another brothea , Pte . E. H. Hall , is also its great powers as a layer in the competitions . provisions of this Order , whether in pursuance supply of garments has never been sufficient . Ren , H. C. Green - Price , who said he could do Diocesan Board of Finance and amounted to with the gallant Herefords . He was with the An attractive bird , with its golden buff plu- regiment in the landing at Suvla Bay and was mage , brilliant orange legs and beak , it is the ringing himself , but could not dig the £ 35 . At St. John's Church the church was beauti- wounded on that occasion . He was last at active in habit and a prolific layer of large graves . Application refused , not to be called fully decorated with flowers by the ladies of home at Christmas , when he had 28 days brown eggs . The chickens are hardy , easy to up before May 15th . rear , and reach a marketable size at an early Thomas G. Nicholls , single , shepherd and the congregation . At 7 a.m. there was a cele- furlough . A wire has been received by Mrs. Pearce , age . The Barred variety also has its suppor- stockman , in the employ of his fatner , William bration of the Holy Communion , when there were 92 present . ters . The Rev. G. A. Hale was Maidenhead Inn , Orleton , stating that her son , Rhode Island Reds , are a new breed- Nicholls , Leinthall Earles . - October 1st . Pte . which is becoming more fixed in type . There George Edward Stokes , 21 , single , waggoner , celebrant , assisted by the Rev. A. Holmes , of Pte . Jack Pearce , has been wounded . celebration . There were 55 present . The Rev. son's , hairdresser's shop , Drapers Lane , Leo may be depended upon . For those who prefer the season of 1917 , including fleece wool brokes , and fallen wool , otherwise than persons authorised by or on Director of Army Contracts . to behalf of the payment for any wool of the description afore- of any contract entered into prior to the date hereof or otherwise . All persons having in their custody or con- trol any stocks of wool of the description afore- said are required to sell such wool to any persons authorised by or on behalf of the GLADESTRY . DEATH . Director of Army Contracts as may be re- Mr. John Edward Smith , of the School House , in the employ of Mr. J. E. Nott Lewis , Church Stretton . At 8 a.m. there was a choral Pearce was formerly employed at Mr. Thomp- are a few laying strains in the country which quired by him on on his behalf , and to make deliveries to such persons in such quantities . and at such times and places as may be speci- fied by him or on his behalf . No person shall mix or wind in any fleeces of the description aforesaid any brokes It is with regret that we record the death of Gladestry . Deceased had only been ill , five Aymestry Court . - Adjourned till May 1st for days , and passed away suddenly on April 2nd . the Local Tribunal to be communicated with . He leaves a widow and three children to mourn his loss . He had taken a very active part in or the work of the parish , and for several years dead wool , locks , daggings , or other matter whatsoever . had been a licensed lay reader in the church . For 14 years he was head teacher in the It is pointed out by the War Department National School . The funeral took place on KINGSLAND . BOYS ' BRIGADE G. A. Hale was celebrant , assisted by the Rev. Holmes . At the morning service the sermon was preached by the Rev. G. A. Hale . At mid- day there was a celebration of the Holy Com- munion , when there were 24 prsent . The Rev. J. Barry was celebrant , assisted by the Rev. G. A. Hale . The evening service was choral . The Kingsland Boys ' Brigade paraded to the The service was conducted by the Rev. F. W. The bearers were Mr. Parish Church on Sunday evening . There Taylor and the sermon was preached by the that for the purpose of the collection of the Friday , and was attended by a large number of clip , Great Britain will be divided into the friends and relatives . same areas as last year , with one exception . R. Davies , Mr. E. Davies , Mr. L. Evans and namely , that the counties of Derby , Notts , and Mr. G. Drew . 1914 . This is the of Finance and minster . He served with the Herefords in the Dardanelles and latterly in Egypt . LOCAL CASUALTIES . HEREFORDSHIRE REGIMENT . The following casualties among the officers of the Herefordshire Regiment have been offi- cially announced : - Killed Captain R. C. Sale . Died of wounds 2nd Lieut . D. G. G. Levason . Wounded 2nd Lt. R. W. S. Court , 2nd Lt. A. V. Banks , Capt . F. G. Barker , 2nd Lt. was an excellent muster of boys , who were Rev. J. Barry . The collections were for the Beautiful floral tributes were headed by the band . The Rector ( the Rev. T. Hereford Diocesan Board Lincoln instead of forming a separate area will sent from his wife and children , mother and G. Hamilton Baillie ) conducted the service . amounted to over £ 4 . be included with the county of Yorkshire . The father at Northampton , the Rector , Church- Mrs. J. Preece has collected the sum of £ 1 basis of prices has been fixed at 50 per cent . wardens and Sidesmen of the Church ; Mr. 17s . 6d . for the Boys ' Brigade . CHURCH LADS ' BRIGADE CHURCH PARADE . above the average prices ruling in June - July , Davies ( Post Office ) , Mrs. Jolly ( Kington ) , and third collection made by Mrs. Preece , to whom A central price list for England and one from the school children . the best thanks of the Brigade are due . On Easter Sunday the Ludlow Company of the Church Lads Brigade held their Easter F. G. Burdass , Major L. B. Green , 2nd Lt. Parade . They assembled in St. Stephen's Hall L. K. V. Job , Capt . P. J. Lewis , Capt . A .. under Captain R. Alcock and headed by the R. Whitehouse , 2nd Lt. E. Wilmot , Lt. F. H. bugle band marched to St. Lawrence's Parish L. Evelyn , 2nd Lt. R. E. Haymes , 2nd Lt. C. Church . After service they were marched B. L. G. Levason , 2nd Lt. P. Parker , 2nd Lt. back to St. Stephen's Hall . Captain Alcock W. R. Whittaker . Wounded and missing 2nd Lt. F. G. Challis . At St. Michael's , Bodenham , on Good Fri- complimented them on their Wales and local price lists for each area are in course of preparation , and will be published shortly . All holders of wool of the 1917 clip are required to fill up a census form giving in- formation as to the number of their fleeces and where they are situated , and to return this form to the District Executive Officer before HATFIELD . PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL . On Good Friday the annual tea meeting took May 28. Any person refusing to sell or deliver place at the Primitive Methodist Chapel , when BODENHAM . EASTER SERVICES .. smart turn out his wool when instructed will render himself about 60 to 70 attended and enjoyed a most day , services were held piorning and evening . and also thanked several of the old members liable to prosecution . " All holders of small bountiful tea . Ms. Carter , Miss Pugh and The Vicar ( the Rev. F. W. Worsey ) preached who had left the town and were home on holi- day for attending the parade . He especially lots of under 50 fleeces ( Wales 200 fleeces ) will Miss Watson presided at the tables . After the and appropriate hymns were sung . be instructed to deliver before July 31st . In- tea a very enjoyable meeting took place , pre- terest at the rate of 5 per cent . will be paid sided over by Mr. G. E. Carter , of Thornbury , was a large number of communicants . There , who delivered a very interesting address , and . as from September 1 to all persons who are in- Mrs. Evans , The Bank Farm , very ably ren structed to deliver their wool after that date . dered two solos which were very much appre- ciated DISCONTENT IN BULGARIA . message re- BROMYARD . CONCERT . The services on Easter Day commenced with thanked Corporal W. E. Jones , A.S.C. , who choral communion at 8 o'clock , at which there was home from Salonica , for attending . EASTER MONDAY . Easter Monday at Ludlow was was also a celebration at 10 and at 11 there was choral communion , the Vicar being the cele brant on each occasion . At 11 o'clock the pro- The weather was as cold as mid - winter and cessional hymn was " Christ the Lord is risen to - day . " very quiet . snow storms were frequently had . There were The Vicar preached an appropriate but few visitors to the town . sermon to a large congregation . The conclud- ing service was Evensong at 6.30 , which was again largely attended . Processional and reces- CHILD'S DEATH AFTER SWALLOWING DEATH OF MR . C. E. HAIG , OF PEN ITHON . a white skinned bird , Sussex , Light or Speckled . are suitable . They are considered fairly good layers and their table qualities are a strong point , cockerels scaling up to 10 lbs . in weight . White Orpingtons also have their valu able points . Finally there are crosses which can only be considered of value as table birds . Indian Game is one of the finest breeds for this pur pose . Few breeds carry the large amount of breast meat to be found on an Indian Gaane . The hens , however , are generally poor layers , so that breeding them pure for market would hardly be profitable . clined to a yellow skin . Also they are rather in- Both objections will be met by running an Indian Game cockerel with Sussex or White Orpington hens , a meaty and quick growing chicken thus being pros duced . MARKETS . CATTLE . of Hereford , Wednesday . - Smaller supply beef , which met with a sharper trade . top quality beasts realising 1s . 1d . to 1s . 2d . per lb. , and in some cases 1s . 3d .; secondary sorts 11d . to 1s . A number of animals commanded COUSIN OF SIR DOUGLAS HAIG . £ 50 , and many £ 45 . Sheep again a big sup The death is announced of Mr. Charles ply , and trade variable , rates being up appr Edwin Haig of Pen Ithon , Penybont , and of ciably . Best heavy sheep fetched 80 to 5 , Orchardwood , Ascot Heath . The eldest son of small 55s . to 90s , inferior sorts 45s . to 75s .. the late George Augustus Haig , of Pen Ithon , ewes and lambs 48s . to 86s . Lambs not in d he was a cousin of Field - Marshal Sir Douglas mand , and some were passed at 35s . to 10 . OBJECTION TO GERMAN TYRANNY . Haig . He was also a brother - in - law of Sir Yearling sheep round 60s . and up to 65s . Pigs The Daily Express says a a moderate supply , and on the whole a shade Douglas Haig , whose sister , Janet Stein Haig , easier ; porkers fetched 20s . to . 23s . and bacons A FARTHING . ceived from the French Headquarters in Mace- On Tuesday , a concert in connection with sional hymns were sung There was a full he married in 1871. Born in 1849 , and edu- 19s . to 21s . per score . Only the better sorts of donia reports serious rioting in Sofia and other the Congregational Church was held in the choir in attendance , the organist being Mr. H. An inquest was held on Tuesday by the cated at Exeter College , Oxford , where he Bulgarian towns as a sequel to the tyranny of School Hall . A varied programme was pro- L. Harvey . The collections throughout the City Coroner ( Mr. Isaac Bradley ) , touching the took the M.A. degree , Mr. Haig was a bar - store cattle were enquired after ; store calves at the Germans . In many cases the Bulgarian vided . There were violin solos by Mrs. F. day were for church expenses . death of Florence May Watterson ( 2 ) , daugh- rister of the Inner Temple and a Magistrate moderate trade , veal calves dear at from troops have made common to over 16 ; store pigs enquired after ; cows cause with the E. Powell , selections by the Men's Own One of his sisters , and calves a ter of a brass turner , 15 Court , 23 house , for the county of Radnor . people and disobeyed orders to attack them . Brotherhood Band , songs by Miss M. Hughes , Tower Road , Aston . The evidence showed Sybil Margaret , married Lord Rhondda in making from £ 35 to over £ 10 , Miss Norris , Miss Wellwood Smith ; recita- " My dear friend , I must ask you to lend that on Friday night the child swallowed a 1882 . tions by Mrs. Brown , duets by Messrs . J. L. me a sovereign at once ; I have left my purse farthing . She was taken to the hospital , Bobby ( whispering ) : " Didn't I hear Clara Price and Yole , quartettes by Mr. A. H. at home , and haven't a farthing in my and attempts were made to extract the coin tell you , Mr. Featherly , that , she was sorry , Webb's party , also songs by Mr. Yole and pocket ! " These efforts proved " I can't lend you a sovereign just without an anesthetic . but she really couldn't give you a lock of her Mr. A. H. Webb . The orchestra consisted of now , but I can put you in the way of getting unsuccessful , and later hair ? " Featherly : " Sh , Bobby ! Er - yes . " Messrs . A. Amiss , J. Byard , R. James , E. the money at once ! " " You are extremely administered , but whilst under this the child Bobby " Well , you just wait a day or two , Marshall , and C. Powis . Mr. Price conducted . kind . " " Here's twopence ; ride home on the died . The jury returned a verdict of " Death and I'll get some for you when she's out . " At the close the Rev. J. Jones thanked all tram and fetch your purse . " William . ' under an anesthetic properly administered . " who had helped . strong trade , some of the lots an anæsthetic was " That man invariably agrees with what I " A relative of mine that I never saw before " Rather came to the house last night . " " Never saw say , " said the argumentative person . " Not at all . He would before , eh ! What's his name ? " " He hasn't . complimentary . " got any yet , but we intend to christen him rather agree with me than pay attention to what I am saying . " Motor For F Suitab Ploug Thres Hauli Crilli Harr Eto GORRESP THE EDITOR DOES NO SEBLE FOR THE OPIN CORRESPONDENTS . PUBLICATION MUST NAME AND ADDRESS NECESSARILY FOR PUB ANTEE OF GOOD FAIT THE APPEAL M To the Editor of Dear Sir , The appe men in last week's me absolutely ridicu wholesale exemptions in the country . The around us who are in e only excuse is that money for their empl It is these men one day , one miglit almost the high cost of livi not yet felt the war , seriousness , " Let them from Popherigne along ing through the once p on either side , which earth , blown England has not fel let these young men s the half - starved babe , husband gone , her pret her by some Hun office by Union Jacks " patriotism for my cou my feeling . No , it ' homes , those outrag broken - hearted mother should send every man And now , when I com find a nation enthusias war , I find innun " grousing because of " be them a penny more a slide through the back escape the Army . The Government spol all wounded men again SO . I hope they will Yours t 18 , School Lane , 11/4/1917 . Leominster , late WIGM SUNDAY SCHOOL On Easter Day the Pr their Sunday School An being conducted at 2.30 John Watkins , of Leon were distributed in the scholars and additional Mr. Cecil Griffiths , the the scholars who made a the year . Recitations , choruses were rendered sisted by the choir und ship of Mr. W. B. Mo Thomas and Miss Peg the organ . The servic and collections were mad Fund . Appended is the Hymn , The Children wards ; recitation , Glad W. B. Morgan and p Yapp ; recitation , Florri Choir ; recitation , Leona Betty Morgan ; duet , the M. Thomas ; recitation , tion , Elsie Davies ; solo , tation . Jeff Hughes ; recit solo , Leonard Morgan ; r tendent ; recitation , Sidn Edwards and Betty M Bowen ; recitation , Irene Children ; recitation , Jim B. Morgan and Party ; recitation , Joe Priday ; chirons , The Che gan ; ORLE J SOCI On Easter , Monday ev Church School a social w Church of England Wai Only short notice had b was a very fair attendan 30s . was made for the f spent in dancing , musi Shepherd Munn and Mr. ists , and Miss Lewis , M Vincent Tarbath each co were well enjoyed . Mr. assisted with the games , Mrs. George attended to Mr. Basil Shepherd Mu Stubbs seconded , a vote had attended and helped to all ticket buyers and the Misses K. Passey an vote was unanimously ca The National Anthem w the close . A REAL SOLID ALLIES MENACE T ARM Petrograd , April 10. - T sian and British in Pers strategical importance , Agency . It is not , as an isolated act of braver tachment and without ot a real solid junction bety ing henceforth a single front which definitely co Possibility of a fresh Tu At the same time it menace to the Turkish army carps of Ishan Pac of the army of Halil Pa und the waterways , the coming unnavigable abov Halil Pacha must retire . It is true that in , falli westerly direction Halil inforce the 2nd Turkis quently the whole right , Turkish front . but on flank finds itself in th Russian Army of the Ca Expeditionary Corps . points of departure . " TOMMY'S T is therefore in possession Wor FROM IRELAND TO F AND AP Mrs. Geddes , a Y.M.C.A. hostels in Fra dangerously sick and w lates that one Irish mo from home with a shawl apron on , and with no " Not only her husban sons were fighting . A from Scotland with a ba and her whole equipment and four handkerchiefs . " The doctors and the Geddes , " say that the me makes many a lad pick cover . " |