The Kington Times - April 1917
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Kington Times 28th April 1917 - Page 6
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| Date | 28/04/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 28th April 1917 |
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4 THE KINGTON TIMES . APRIL 28 , 1917 . Toys . Toys . Toys = 6 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 . Dental Surgery . MESSRS . LIGHTING UP T. R. Johnson Saturday , April 28th AND Sunday , April 29th Monday , April 30th D. F. Osborne Wednesday , May 2nd 11 , St. Owen St. , HEREFORD , Strathview , MALVERN . ATTENDANCE AT Thursday , May 3rd Friday , May 4th TIME . LAMPS ON VE.CLES . RESTRICTED Lady Hawkins ' Grammar School , Kington 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 , I 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 36 per Annum ( payable in advance ) . LIGHTING 8.45 10.15 8.46 10.16 8.48 10.18 Monumental Work in all branches . Satisfaction its 8.50 10.20 Guaranteed . 8.51 10.21 8.53 Graves Bricked 10.23 AND S.55 10.25 Coffins Made Church St. , Kington , The Rington Times . Every TUESDAY . TRANSFER OF BUSINESS . SATURDAY , APRIL 28th , 1917 . KINGTON NOTES . C. PRICE be the Business of the late plants of neglect and 3,8 gland , PRICE begs to announce that he has Mr. J. Bowen , Market Hall , Kington , as Shoeing and General Smith . All orders will receive prompt attention . of The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children investigated 3,865 com Wales , and Ireland , during the month March . Of the B , 783 completed cases , 3,694 were found true , affecting the welfare of 11,361 children and involving 4,655 offenders . Warn- ings were issued in 3,342 cases ; 168 were prose- cuted ( resulting in 165 convictions ) , and 184 were dealt with by transfer or in other ways . W. G. STORR - BARBER 20,510 visits of supervision were made . From its foundation in 1884 , the Society has dealt 948,614 complaints involving 2,666,202 children . In the Hereford and County Branch during the same month 11 cases were dealt with , affecting 31 chilrren . S - B Sculptor . Studio & Works : Etnam Street ; also Top of Bargates . FOR BEST MONUMENTAL WORK . Established by J. Jay , 1840 . Satisfaction Guaranteed . with The following articles have been most grate- fully received by the Kington Red Cross Hospital from : Mrs. Turner , milk and bread ( daily ) ; Misses Molly and Trixie Turner ( New- burn ) , sack of potatoes ; Mrs. Gwyer , apples , and vegetable seeds ; B. W. N. T. A. ( per Miss papers ; Mis Davis ( Lyonshall ) , eggs ; Mrs. Dillow , onions . Births , Marriages and Deaths . Pemberton ) , 125 eggs ; Sir Elliott Wood , DEATH . JONES . On April 9th , killed in action , Tom , the dearly beloved son of Thomas and Fanny Jones , in his 26th year . 36 , Ryelands Road , Leominster . THANKS . R. & MRS . KITSON and Family , also MMiss Davies , Frodesley , Salop , desire to return sincere thanks to all kind friends for expressions of sympathy in the sad loss of a dear one . 92 , South Street , Leominster . LOST . . ledged on behalf of the Sarnesfield Court Red The following gifts are gratefully acknow- Cross Hospital : Staunton - on - Wye ( per Mrs. Steed ) ; Lady F. King King , Graftonbury , Hereford ; Canon Pyon ( per Miss Brierley ) . A correspondent informs us that the cuckoo was heard first in the district on Saturday , April 21st . Evidently the recent wintry weather that has been experienced in this and other countries has not effected the punctual arrival of the cuckoo . # The next horse sale at the Leominster Horse Repository is announced by Messrs . Edwards , LOST , on Friday , April 13 , Lely , News Russell and Baldwin for Friday , May 18th , when attractive prizes will be offered for the best animals entered . a GREY - WOOL GLOVE . - Apply , Office , Leominster . ← SEASON 1917 . The Bay Shire Stallion , Bulkeley Forester ( 12207 ) . 33066 . THREE - YEARS - OLD . on the Shortest notice . Jay & Storr - Barber , Bullders , 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 Tested and Relaid . KINGTON NATIONAL EGG COLLECTION . One hundred and eighty - four eggs were re- ceived at the Depot on Tuesday and 32 were bought , making a total of 216 . These were sent to the Central Depot . They came from Mrs. Adams 6 , Mrs. Bach 2 , Mrs. Evans ( Mill Farm ) 6 , per Mrs. Hicks 13 , Miss Hamlett 1 , Miss M. Hamlett 1 , Mrs. Jones ( Penrhos ) 4 , Kington Girls School 18 , Kington Infants School 9 , per Mrs. Milne ( Titley 19 , Mrs. Price ( The Cross ) 2 , Miss Price ( Blaen Peak ) 2 , Mrs. Price ( Rushock ) 3 , Miss Isabel Stevenson 1 , Mrs. Stephens 2 , Miss T. Morgan , Mrs. Morgan ( Dunfield 8 , Mrs. Tedstone 3 , Miss Rachael West 1 , Miss Barbara West 1 , per Mrs. Cornish Watkins 19 , per Mrs. Walker 60 . pital . North Herefordshire and the War . HEREFORDSHIRE OFFICER KILLED IN ACTION . My Very Best Spring Display If you want to see variety of style ; If you like something very very smart , without being extreme ; If you do not want to pay than you did last more 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 pring . J. A. Cole . 24 , High St. , LEOMINSTER . MEMORIAL SERVICE AT HATFIELD . MEMORIAL SERVICE AT BODENHAM . Wilkes was wounded in the back , and a later letter states that he has been operated upon and will probably come to England , I don't I saw On Sunday last , the 22nd inst . , a memorial Mr. and Mrs. Morgan , The Broad , have been service was held in Hatfield Church in mem- jotified that their son , Pte . Walter Morgan , ory of Pte . Edward Mound , Border Regiment , Herefordshire Regiment , and formerly on the We deeply regret to state that Mr. Ambrose son of Mr. Mound , mason , Hatfield , who fell Leominster News staff , was dangerously in France . The deceased was well known and wounded on April 19th . Marshall , third surviving son of the late Mr. He describes his ex- G. W. Marshall , of Sarnesfield Court , was much respected in Hatfield and district . He periences in the fighting at Gazá in a letter killed in action in France on April 15th . Mr. was of a sunny disposition and a first class written on April 2nd , as follows : " I expect Marshall was in Ceylon at the outbreak of amateur gardener and bes keeper He joined you would like to know a bit from me about the Forces 12 months ago . He returned to war and returned to England at Christmas , the scrap , although I expect you will have . 1914. In 1915 he joined Lady Bagot's Ambu- help with the harvest last autumn and worked seen it in the paper before you get this . lance Corps in connection with the Church The church was filled with a large and rever , to me how I did , as it wasn't half a scrap for Mr. Rees , of Wellington , for some weeks . Well , I have got through it but its a mystery Army and worked in Belgium . Returning Cash donations came from Mr. G. Davies 6d .. home , he joined in August , 1915 , the famous ily attending . The Vicar ( the Rev. J. V. G. ent congregation , a number of deceased's fam- while it was on . There were lumps of iron Mrs. Drew , 3d . , A Friend 3d . , per Mrs. Cor- ambulance corps organised by Mrs. Stobart , Bickerstaffe ) conducted the service , assisted by bits of lead galore . as big as your head flying about and little nish Watkins 10d . , Mrs. Woolley 2s . 6d . which went to the relief of the hard pressed Major Chambers , of Hatfield Court . Cor - amb But there wasn't anv Miss made to fit me so I never had one . Serbians . During the month 1,000 eggs have been re- Mr. Marshall drove one of the Davies , of Bockleton , presided at the organ in I need cars . When the retreat commenced the cars not tell you where we were as you will be able ceived and 96 bought , making a total of 1,099 . the absence of the organist , Mr. Smith , Central had to be abandoned and the party then through illness . Of these 844 have been sent to the to see by the map . Where the battle took Depot and 255 to the Kington Red Cross Hos walked 200 miles over the Albanian mountains . The special hymns for the place was grass just like Eaton Hill . The occasion were , " Soldiers , of Christ Arise , " Among those sending to the Kington He arrived home again on Depot were Mrs. Adams 6 , Miss Connie Addis 1915 . Turks were on the hill but they soon went Christmas Eve , " Peace , Perfect Peace " and " On the Res- from there and rather quick . " 2 , Miss Archer 3 , Mrs. W. H. Burgoyne 12 , O.T.C. and was in training for some months in Worcestershire Volunteer Corps from Bockle- know what became of F. Holloway . In the following April he joined an I expect you urrection Morning . " A detachment of the know who is hit out and wounded . Mrs. G. Burgoyne 8 , Mrs. W. Burgoyne 8 , Mrs. Ireland . Bach 18 , Miss Bannister 18 , Mrs. Chandler mission in the Herefordshire Regiment at the service . In September he obtained a om- ton , commanded by Sergeant Vernon , attended him about 3 o'clock in the afternoon and he ( Rosehill ) 8 , Mrs. Carr ( The Oak ) 6. Mrs. Oswestry . Four weeks ago he went to France was all right then . Nobody seems to know if Caudle 3 , Mrs. Drew 7 , Mrs. Davies ( Mount attached to the Bedfordshire Regiment and he he was wounded , killed or captured , but he Davies ( Westfield ) 12 , Miss Daniel ( Walton ) 3 , Pleasant 8 , Mrs. Davies ( Hergest ) 1 ,. Mr. G. was only in the trenches for a week at the is not with us . The Turks are a smart lot ,. Mr. G. Davies ( Lyonshall ) 24 , Mrs. Docker 8 , most before meeting his death . He was 38 about twenty times worse than gipsies , all in Mrs. Evans ( Mill Farm ) 14 , Miss Frances ( The to the Rev. W. Marshall , Rector of Sarnes- rags , with no uniform and no boots . " years of age . The official intimation was sent We regret to learn that Mr. Edward Preece , Holme ) 24 , Mrs. Francis ( White House ) 8 , Mrs. field , who has two other brothers serving , At St. Michael's Church , Bodenham , on of 76 , Bridge Street , received an official notice Fuller ( Holly Lodge ) 12 , Miss Gummer ( Wal- on Tuesday morning that his son Pte . James ton ) 3 , Miss Hall ( Walton ) 3 , Miss Hamlett 1 , Captain P. T. Marshall , A.S.C. , in Palestine , Sunday week a nemorial service was held to late Lance - Corporal Alexander Papp'e , Preece , Herefordshire Regiment , died of Miss M. Hamlett 1 , Mrs. Jones ( Penrhos ) : 6 . and Captain T. Marshall , who is in Meso- the Canadian Mounted Rifles , brother to Mrs. Chil . wounds on the field on April 21st . Kington Girls ' School 76 , Kington Infants potamia , in the A.S.C. School 36 , Mrs. Morgan ( Dunfield ) 8 , Miss man , of Englands Gate Inn , and Sergt . Ernest Preece , who was 22 years of age , was formerly Richards , R.A.M.C. , both falling in France . employed by Messrs . Watkins and Son . Meredith ( Rosehill ) 6 , Miss T. Morgan 12 , Mrs. The late Sergeant Richards was formerly con- attested under the Derby Scheme and was Morris 8 , Mrs. Lewis ( Cotmore ) 11 , Miss M. Oliver 1 , Mrs. Owens ( Hergest ) 13 , Rev. R. nected with Bodenham , being in the postal called to the colours with the first groups . It is with regret that we announce that Mrs. He was a member of the Chair , a and gave his services for all parish efforts . death of her son , Pte . Albert Kitson , Border bell ringer , a member of the Reading Room , Kitson , 92 , South Street , has heard of the He has been , sadly missed . Shortly before Regiment . Writing on April 18th the Rev. leaving the village he was presented with an C. Langden , C.F. , says : " I am writing to illuminated address on behalf of the choir and express my deep sympathy with you in the bell ringers as a mark of their appreciation of sad loss of your son who was killed as you his services . will have heard , last week . I am sure it will The service was impressively conducted by be a comfort to you to know that he fell nobly the Vicar ( the Rev. F. W. Worsey ) , and con- doing his duty in his country's cause . I laid . sisted of portions of the Burial Service . Psalm his body to rest in a little cemetery beside 90 was chanted and the hymn was " On the other brave comrades and there will soon be a resurrection morning . ' " At the close the orgau- substantial cross with his name to mark his ist , Mr. H. L Harvey , played the " Dead resting place . , March " in Saul , the congregation reverently fort you in your trouble . " Trusting that God will com- standing . This was followed by an eloquent sermon by the Vicar , who based his address mated in the above letter , Mrs. Kitson has Although the death of Pte . Kitson inti- on Wisdom 3 , v . 2 and 3. He spoke feelingly of received no official notice . the sacrifice that these men had made in the listing Pte . Kitson was a telegraph boy at the Previous to en cause of their country . In the course of his Leominster Post Office , and afterwards on the address he read a letter from the late Sergeant postal staff . He was much liked by , every- Richards ' superior officer , sent to his mother body .. ( Mrs. Richards ) , which was as follows : - " Dear Mrs. Richards , It is extremely hard Road , have heard unofficially that their son , Mr. and Mrs. T. Jones , of 36 , Rýelands for me to tell you that poor dear Ernest has Pte . T. Regiment , has been A companion , Pemberton 18 , Mrs. Pemberton 16 , Miss Pem- KINGTON MAN WOUNDED . Mr. John Aikens , the Hereford Cathedral . berton 12 , Mrs. Price ( Rushock ) 13 , Mrs. Corporal Ivor Evans , son of Mrs. Evans , Tack Information was received on Thursday that tenor , who has sung with success at Weobley Preece ( College ) 3 , Mrs. Pritchard ( Ferndale Barn Farm , Kington , has been wounded whilst and Ivington events , and who with other 12 , Mrs. Pritchard ( Lyonshall ) 9 , Mrs. Price members of the choir volunteered for work of ( The Cross ) 10. liss Probert ( Walton ) 4 , Miss serving with the Herefordshire Regiment . national importance , has taken up and is en- Pennell 1 , Miss Isabel Stevenson 3 , Mrs. Ted- gaged at Wellington . stone ( Heywood Common ) 9 , Miss Rachel West Sturrock 12 , Mrs. Woodward 4 . 2 , Miss Barbara West 2 , Mrs. Ratcliffe 12 , Mrs. OLD RADNOR MAN KILLED . Hicks , the contributors being Mrs. Hicks , Mrs. H. Baynham , K.S.L.I. , has been killed in Sixty - four eggs were received per Mrs. We regret to announce that Lance - Corporal Davie ( Mowley ) , Mrs. Pritchard ( Wern ) , Mrs. action in France , being shot by Lewis ( Wern ) , Miss Morgan ( Darrow ) , Miss sniper . Lance - Corporal Baynham was the con Morgan ( Yew Tree ) , Miss Edwards ( Marston ) , of . the late Mr. E T. Baynham , of Old Rad- Sir William Michael Curtis , of Caynhamn Miss Brown ( Titley ) , Mrs. Moore ( Hunton , nor . He joined the K.S.L.I. soon after the Court , Ludlow , fourth baronet , aged 57 , was Mrs. Stephens . outbreak of war and has been on active sevice Captain and Adjutant in the Royal Defence Ninety eggs came from Titley per Mrs. in France for nearly two years . It was only Corps , being on duty at the Territorial Offices Milne , from Mrs. Griffiths ( Mowley ) , Mrs. recently that he was home on leave for the almost up to the time of his death , was the Lloyd ( Green Lane ) , Mrs. Bufton ( The Glat ) , first time since going to France . Deep sym- Master of the Ludlow Foxhounds for 21 years . Miss Evans ( School House ) , Mrs. Price ( Bal - pathy is felt for the bereaved brothers and He left £ 50 each to his stud - groom and his ance , Mrs. Hexall ( Eywood ) , Miss Meredith sisters , who only recently lost their father . gamekeeper . The gross personalty ( Titley ) . was £ 16,770 , with f15,137 nét . One hundred and eighty - two eggs were re- ceived per Mrs. Walker , they came from Miss 申 • Duggan ( Lilwall Green ) , Miss Price ( Blaen a service . " Pte . не Pte . Jones , who was At Hereford Cattle Market on Wednesday Bromage , Mr. Blackburne , Mrs. Gittoes , Miss a shell that fell very close to him and the who has been wounded and is in England , Sire , RATCLIFFE FOREST KING ( 23662 ) ; dam , last Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin Price ( Lilwall Farm ) . Mrs. Price ( Burches ) , Mrs. DOLYHIR MAN WOUNDED . made the supreme sacrifice . He was killed by Killed Jones , Lancashire Re ( 30682 ) BANK WAITRESS , by ROYAL WILLIAM II . passed under the auctioneers ' hammer bulls Peak ) , Mrs. Lilwall ( The Woods , Mrs. Cham - cial information that his son , Pte . George Ball , Mr. Lewis Ball , The Pren , has received_offi- same shell killed , the officer in charge and also writes to Pte . Jones ' wife , who is staying in wounded an officer and private . I saw Ernest Leominster : " I am sorry to say your husband making up to £ 55 , ripe steers £ 52 , heifers £ 44 , bers , Mrs. Deacon , Miss Jones ( Tavern ) , Mr. Herefordshire Regiment , has been wounded . cows £ 39 , barren cows £ 26 , cows with calves Duggan ( Woodlands ) , Mrs. Phillips ( Newton ) , on the evening of the day before he was BANK WAITRESS was a winner of numerous £ 31 15s . , bunches of bullocks £ 28 6s . , yearl- Mrs. Albert Turner , Mrs. Jack Turner , Mr. Pte . Ball enlisted in the Herefords at the outr killed and as we were close chums I know that front German trench and I was wounded a has been killed . I saw him killed in the prizes , including First and Champ . , Suffolk ing steers £ 16 5s . There was a large quan- Morris ( Newton ) , Mr. Morgan , Mrs. Turnering in Gallipoli . A comrade of Pte . Ball writ- died in the execution of his duty and that is formerly a linotype operator on the Leominster break of war and was at the Suvla Bay land- he was brave enough for any duty then . He few minutes later . " First and Champ . , Lincolnshire ; First and tity of sheep and exceptional trade , root tegs ( The Mill , Mrs. Evans ( Dunfield ) , Miss Lund , ing home states that he was wounded in the making up to £ 5 10s . and in many instances Mr. W. Lloyd , Mr. Padmore . News staff , was greatly liked . He was a RATCLIFFE FOREST KING is a noted winner making over £ 5 14s . , 28 from Mr. Hancorn , Sixty - six eggs were sent from Staunton - on- right wrist . Mr. Lewis Ball's eldest son , Pte it . The rest is too sad . He was a God - fearing prominent player in the Leominster Constitu- He sired the Champion Tybberton , realised £ 147 10S . , wethers £ 5 16s . , Arrow by Mrs. Cornish Watkins . Garnet Ball , K.S.L.I. , is also in hospital suffer thorough , good - living and noble character and tional football team , and also achieved dis- and very famous sire . Mare at London S.H.S. , 1917 . heavy ewes £ 6 , this season's lambs 55s . ing from trench feet . the ambulance has lost one of its most con- tinction as a sprinter . scientious workers . I pray God to comfort you in your sad loss . You and your family In a subsequent letter the same friend says : have our deepest sympathy and our prayers . " We were resting in the German first line Yours very sincerely , J. M. Dowell , Sergeant- when two shells fell in the trench . I was next to Tom and when I looked round I saw that Major . " S.H.S. Medal , Bedfordshire . BULKELEY FORESTER is a very promising 3- year - old Stallion , standing 17.1 hands high , with plenty of bone and an abundance of straight silky hair . Cash donations to the value of 11s . 10d . came from- Mr. G. Davies 6d . , Mrs. Drew 3d . , A Friend 9d . , Miss Lund 1s . , per Mrs. Cornish Watkins ) 2s . 1d , Mrs. Wall 9d . , Mrs. Woolley 2s . 6d . , Mrs. Meredith 2s . , Miss Bodenham is . ITEMS FROM INDIA . Writing on March 24th from the North West Hubert Holder , whose home address is i , cently , one from a Canadian . Both expressed Bridge Street , Kington , says : BULKELEY FORESTER holds the Board of Agri- Frontier Outposts , North India , Staff - Sergeant culture Certificate for 1917 . CONDITIONS . All Mares served entirely at Owner's risk . All Mares tried will be charged for . Two or more Mares at reduced fees . written you this year . I received several let- I think that this is the first letter I have Mrs. Walker has received two letters re with , affecting 31 children . ters from readers who were interested in the KINGTON PETTY SESSIONS . subject of my three previous letters- " Affghan A limited number of Mares only will be Mullahs . " The Branch Secretary of the Over- . served this Season . No business on Sundays . Thursday last , before Mr. C. J. P. Gwyer seas Mission wrote saying that he was quite ( Chairman ) , Mr. R. O. Parr and General Hore . surprised to learn of the influence of the Mul- He is of the opinion We reserve the right to refuse to serve lahs on this Frontier . undesirable Mares . Stud Fee , 2 28 .; Pedigree Mares , £ 3 38 .; Groom's Fee , 2/6 , payable at Service . No Groom's Fee will be charged for mares served at Broadway . BULKELEY FORESTER stands at home , but mares will be met by appointment at The Swan Hotel , Tenbury , every Tuesday , 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. of two UNBURIED CARCASES . that I had slightly exaggerated " the point . Thomas Jones , Bush Farm , Brilley , was The influence of the Affghan Mullah , is like summoned for allowing the carcases unto the Egyptian darkness - it can be felt . I sheep to remain unburied in a place where , dogs am told that the Tanks are at the local pic- could gain access . ture palace . The " local " picture palace is Defendant pleaded not guilty . about 26 miles away as the crow flies . I have P.C. Brown stated that on March 29th he not been to see them , partly because of the was passing over a meadow on defendant's farm natural disinclination to run any risks ( the and saw two sheep there dead , which appeared main road between this place and the nearest to have been there two or three days . He saw garrison is a terror ) , and partly because I have defendant , who told witness he had not had really been too busy . " Time does not hang time to bury them . He also visited the farin quite so heavily on my hands " as the Secretary of the Overseas Mission appears to think . Our sheep unburied by the building . on the following Tuesday and found another " friends " on all sides will see to that . They Defendant said the two sheep were " giddy " have been very busy just lately , exhibiting ones and he knew they could not live long the enormous amount of surplus ammunition He saw them both alive on the evening of the they possess . They have been carrying out a 27th March when he put some hay in the Dr. Arnold Lorand , a specialist , in his book series of small party night raids during the cratches . He was away on the following day on diabetes , says that the following foods may past fortnight , all of which ( with one excep- and he did not know they were dead until the be eaten : " Milk , rice , eggs , green vegetables tion ) were easily repulsed . Up to the time of constable told him on the morning of the 29th in large quantities , especially spinach ; white- writing it has not been necessary to reinforce inst .. He or his brother would , however , have fleshed fish , cakes made from buckwheat from the outposts . Merchantmen tell me that the gone to the field where these sheep were which the cellulose has been removed , macaroni . Government has raised the Mohmand blockade later in the day and would then have found spaghetti , butter , small quantities of rye and and that peaceful merchantmen are allowed to them . graham bread , potatoes ( fried or in the form proceed to Peshawar City . None of the Out- Fined 2s 6d . The Property of Capt . T. JONES , Broadway House , Little Hereford , Tenbury . DIABETIC DIET . P.C. Preece stated that at 8.50 p.m. ( n ON THE DONEGAL . " all that can be said that has any comfort in very The singing of the hymn " For all the Saints " Mrs. Davies , of West End House ( late of memorable service to a Pitfield ) , Pembridge , has heard that her son , brought this who was wounded in France on Easter Mon- conclusion . day , with gunshot wounds in the face and shoulder , was on his way to England in the The ship went down in half an hour . A great proportion of the men were were lost . hospital ship Donegal , which was torpedoed and sunk . saved , including Mrs. Davies ' son , but many I had LEOMINSTER CASUALTIES . ES . he had been hit in the head . He suffered no I shouted to him but he didn't answer . " pain . I can't tell you how I felt . I lost all heart for he was my only pal . He was well liked in the platoon for he had always a smile , no matter what hardships we were in . " Private H. Downes , K.S.L.I. , was wounded . in France on April 9th and is in hospital in He is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. In addition to the numerous casualties re- France . ported , others have since been reported .. We John Downes , Newton Lane , Hope . He joined regret to state that Mr. and Mrs. Pewtress , up in January , 1916 , and went to France in of Broad Street , have received news unofficially January , 1917 . that their son , Corporal William Pewtress , K.S.L.I. , was killed in action on April 9th . He can OLD RADNOR . EASTER VESTRY MEETING . The annual Easter Vestry Meeting was held re- PARISH COUNCIL MEETING . A meeting of the Parish Council was held in the Schoolroom on Thursday , the 19th inst There were present : The Rev. T. Lloyd LIFE IN THE BALKANS . In returning some letters Capt . Tully said : Sergt . B. Lloyd , Salonica Forces , writes " I deeply regret to inform you that your son home to his parents , Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd , Corpl . William Pewtress was killed in action on the 9th inst . His death was caused by The Leys , Bircher : I was most pleased to receive your kind and most welcome letter for enemy sniping and was instantaneous . N.C.O and was greatly was a very keen it does cheer one up a bit to hear news from esteemed by all ranks and his loss we very the old country and I was very pleased to hear much deplore . On behalf of the Officers , in the Vestry on Thursday , April 5th , when that all my brothers are quite well and safe so N.C.O.'s and men of Company I beg to there were present : The Vicar ( Rev. T. far . I am sure we shall all be delighted to tender our sincerest condolences with you in Lloyd , Chairman ; Messrs . H. Duff Gordon , get back home in peace once again for the The news will be heard E. Watson , W. Stone , A. Williams , E. Jones your bereavement . " weather has been terrible out here , more than with great regret in Leominster . Corporal and J. Lloyd . The accounts were presented I can explain to you now . No one can form Pewtress who was 21 years of age , was previ- and pasesd .. There was a credit balance of an idea of what the weather has been like ously employed by his father as a baker . He over £ 2 . The Vicar thanked the Churchwar- except those who have had to endure it . We dens and Sidesmen for their work during the have been tramping through mud most of the was very much liked . Mr. H. Duff Gordon and Mr. E. winter up to our knees . Mr. and Mrs. J. Reynolds , of Strangward's past year . were I had a queer ex - Court , South Street , Leominster , have received Watson ( Kinnerton ) unanimously perience one night a little while back . a letter from their son , Pte . James Reynolds , elected Churchwardens , the Sidesmen were als to cross a river about ten o'clock at night and Herefordshire Regiment , stating that he was unanimously re - elected . The Vicar apologised I only managed to cross it by the skin of my slightly wounded in the foot on March 27th . He for the absence of the Rev. W. E. Johnson . teeth , as the saying is . The water was very says he is going on all right and adds : who was attending the Easter Vestry Meeting deep and it was an awful night . The horse tell you we have had a very rough time as we åt Aymestry , his new parish . of salad ) , oyster plant , cauliflower , salads , posts , as far as I know , have been notified . G. E. Mackenzie , of Ashmoor Place , King . had to swim in places as the force of the water had been marching all night before we made turned him down the stream . No doubt if apples cooked or raw , strawberries , cranberries , We shall continue to arrest any who attempt ten , labourer , was summoned for riding a the attack on the Turks . We made it a hot huckleberries , oranges , and most fruits . " I had not been accustomed to riding I should shop for thein when we made the charge . " fic to pass this way until we receive official or- bicycle without lights at night . have had a poor chance . Of course I got forbids the following : Sugar , meat , meat soups , ders . I believe that some merchant men have Private George Pilliner , of Leominster , There was April 8th he saw defendant riding a bicycle drenched through that night and being in my previously reported wounded , is in hospital in lentils , peas and beans ( except the soybean ) , got through to Peshawar City . most of the cereals , white bread , sweets , beer some trouble there a few nights ago . The on the highway near Penrhos , and when he wet clothes most of the night and it being a Egypt suffering from wounds on the left foot . ( Chairman ) , Messrs . J. Turner , J. O. Smith . and other alcoholic drinks . If some sweetening money changers refused to honour Turkish saw witness he jumped off . He had no lights severe wind and frost you can form an idea In a letter received from him by his parents G. Timmis , A. Williams and the Clerk ( Mr on the bicycle and in reply to witness said he what it was like . An officer out of the same on Saturday morning , he says he is making A. J. Edwards ) . were did not know the time . Lighting up time that Company tried to cross and he nearly lost satisfactory progress . Referring to other local and confirmed . The Rev. T. Lloyd was unani- There were several mules drowned men he says that several are slightly wounded mously re - elected Chairman . Mr. J. O. Smit I have got quite a different in the shoulder , but some Defendant pleaded guilty and was fined 2s . 6d . the same night . opinion of Salonica now . It is a most un- wounded . was unanimously elected Vice - Chairman . Mr. healthy climate . We get the two extremes of weather here , but I am pleased to tell you heard that her son Rifleman Leonard Wilkes , ing year . Mr. A. Williams called attention to Mrs. Wilkes , of West Street , Leominster , as J. Griffiths ( Strinds ) and Mr. F. Jones ( Wey- thel were appointed Overseers for the ensu I am standing it fairly . well . I had my feet Post Office Rifles , has been wounded . His What is said to be the longest measured rather bad at one time . They were swelling officer , Captain the condition of the fencing on the Woodshop range ever attained by a gun projectile was writes : " Last night Pitch and it was decided that the Clerk should from the cold and wet . We get plenty of I had to take my platoon up to a village near made in 1892 by a projectile fired from a It Krupp 9.45in . gun . The actual measured range On Wednesday evening a meeting of the shells flying over our heads most days , so I the line for road repair and while occupied take up with the owner on the matter above Tribunal was held at the Guildhall . think we have got enough to contend witn . was also decided to repair the path leading in this firing was 22,120 yards , or a trifle over quences . My corner is often a very warm one there we were shelled rather heavily . Before from the footbridge to the main road at Bur- twelve and a - half miles No record was made unless am in a position to give the lie direct There were present : Mr. H. W. Green ( Chain . Some used to say that the A.S.C. did not get I could get my men away three of them were lingjobb . to the rumour . Much more could be said on Valentine , E in any danger but if they were here they hit . I am pleased to say from what I saw , this subject , but I won't run the risk of being T. Evans , G. Randle , W. R. Nash , Mr. P. F. would see , for we are right in it every day . and the report the stretcher bearers gave me , charged with " slightly exaggerating , " as Mr Hunter ( Military representative ) , Miss Williams But we have got trenches and dug - outs for us his wound is not serious but will necessitate Lawyer ( to Judge ) : " I admit that my client Secretary says . It can only be understood and ( acting Secretary ) . to take cover , so we take things fairly com- an operation to extract the shell fragments called the plaintiff a beast , but , seeing the believed by those of your readers who know fortable . Of course we move rather quickly which are in the wound . I shall miss your price of meat , I consider that rather as a com- this country . The re - capture of Kut and the results were : Exemption until September 1st sometimes when they are sending souvenirs son from my platoon very much indeed as he A 20 horse power Titan motor plough was pliment than an insult . " occupation of Bagdad have completely restored 3 , 1st August 2 , October 1st 1 , refused 2 , re- over . I have got a very good dug - out for was one of the very best and steadiest and at work on fused , but not to be called up whilst in present myself . It is about 6 feet deep so I think most reliable men I had . " Mamma , teacher whipped a boy to - day for British prestige in this country . If any has done his Farm on Sunday last and caused a consider whispering in school . " " Well , that was I enclose herewith a copy of the " Peshawar occupation and to do work of national impor- I am fairly safe . There is a long range of bit and done his work conscientiously Rifleman able amount of interest in the district . A large right . " But , mamma , he hollered ten times News , " 23/3/17 , containing particulars of the tance 1 , refused , not to be called up until sub- hills in front of us , Malvern Hills are nothing Wilkes is the man . " as loud as he whispered . " number of farmers and others interested in stitute is found 1 , to go before the Central to compare with these . " A Corporal also wrote stating that Rifleman agriculture visited the field during the day . be desired in coffee and tea saccharin may be money and were fired on by the merchant men . used , but it should be remembered that this No one LONG - RANGE GUN RECORD . seems to know whether they is more than 600 times as sweet as sugar , so Mohmands or Cubul merchants . It is not safe evening was about 8.20 . a very minute quantity of it is enough . to pay any heed to tales from the village . Every tale is founded on a bit of fact and is of the more dangerous in consequence . course Rumours may be harmless enough in England , but here they are a positive danger . They are These people apt to raise the country side . will not wait to ascertain the truth , they plunge recklessly ahead , heedless of conse of the muzzle velocity . new Indian War Loan . LUDLOW . BOROUGH TRIBUNAL There were 12 cases for consideration . The Medical Board 1 , conditional exemption 1 . his life . are seriously The minutes of the last meeting were read WALTON . a field belonging to the Hindwell Herefor A Preside ON Thursd Jun 7th 1917 ( ONE DA T. H. PRETTY WED KINGSLA MISS A. J. MORGAN WATKINS A wedding in which more terest was taken took place Kingsland , the parties bein Morgan , only daughter of Morgan , of Shirlheath Far Lewis Watkins , eldest son kins , Tan House , Leominste the Wesleyan Church , Ki made preparation for the place in their building , t bride not being licensed fo of marriage . The approach been prettily decorated by friends , an arch of daffodils ing arranged over the entra decoration of spring flowers , appositely with the occasion out within the church . A sembled some time before 11 fixed for the ceremony , and Visitors completely filled . the various churches of the phases of religious and soci represented . Shortly after t bridegroom and the best ma the bride entered the chure her brother , who gave her a by the bridesmaid , Miss GL ter of the bridegroom ) . The ingly attired in a dress of wh prettily trimmed with lace , veil and wreath of lilies of same flower composing the which she carried . The bride becoming pinafore dress of cream lace slip , and carried a of the valley . The officiati the Rev. G. Elliot Lee , the ward and the Rev. J. C. El Crimp , who was at the orga priate wedding music and two hymns " O Perfect I voice that breathed o'er Ed After the ceremony a recept the Baptist Church , Kingslan and mother of the bride . down to a luncheon admirab A. Rouch . The Rev. H. , S. A and after the luncheon the were proposed and duly hon toast being submitted by Mr. In proposing the toast o bride and bridegroom , " the ward said they had witnesse union of two friends whose . had long since won their adr teem . The bride had been an ing servant of the Primitive M She had a record of which proud . Not only had she re self , but by her winsome per been enabled to enlist the se For so long had she been ass little organ at Shirlheath th strument speak it would be w morse at the separation invol scarcely remind an assembly much delight Mrs. Watkins with her especial gift - her , vo tured to express the hope that suffer through her new respon might be , they would have th vantage of listening to an occ was a happy circumstance W bridegroom in entire sympathy and aspirations of the brid amongst the most valued of the on the Primitive Methodist pla here , but in neighbouring C services highly appreciated . M given unreservedly time and ta interests of the church . Both groom belonged to families who and honoured . It was their si their future would be brighter est days of the past . The toast was received with the bridegroom responded in a words . The toast of the host and posed by the Rev. J. C. Elder to by Mr. Charles Morgan . Th bridesmaid was given by Mr. B proposing the health of the John Watkins expressed the whole company at the enforced a infirmity of the father of the bi The bride and bridegroom aft motor - car for Hereford , where for , North , Wales for the honey Mrs. Watkins have been the reci erous and handsome presents , fy the church . On Friday evening last a very ceremony took place in the Prim Church , Leominster , following tise . Mr. J. T. Bayley said th known that one of their choin about to enter the state of marr that the occasion should be m way . The member in question , Watkins , had been a faithful m choir for many years . The brid Morgan , had again and agai choir in all their special gath view of this it was felt the gift as the choir's appreciation to b kins and Miss Morgan . Every choir had subscribed , so that it mous expression of that body . tion consisted of a walnut wood ) fish knives and forks . On an giving the names of the choir was to Mr. John Lewis Watkins an Morgan by the members of th Primitive Methodist Choir , on t their marriage , April 25th , 1917. " Mr. Watkins referred to his ass the choir , and the happy times together . He expressed his own gratitude for the gift . be much appreciated by them be Miss SALE OF NEW BRE FINE OF £ 3 ON A BA At Liverpool Police Court of Albert Edmonds was fined £ 3 for less than twelve hours old . The defendant explained that bakers was absent , and as it w supply of bread was insufficient . " The Stipendiary felt bound to view of the food orders , but w that the case would prove a flicted a mitigated penalty . WOLFRAM IN SIA Wolfram , an important source is said to be quite widely distrib Siam , where it is now produced cial scale . According to a consu was long known to the Chinese Siam as " dead ore , " and supp no value , until some of the ore Singapore for analysis and foun fram . Great heaps of this supp less material had been left by t in the mountains of Nakaw ( Nakon Sri Tamarat ) , in the Mala |