The Kington Times - April 1917
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Kington Times 28th April 1917 - Page 8
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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 6 Men's & Boys ' Clothing Of every description . Shirts , Hosiery , Hats and Caps . Large Stock at most Moderate Prices . C. H. HARVEY , 2 & 5 , Corn Street , Leominster . LEOMINSTER R RURAL DISTRICT TRIBUNAL A meeting of Leominster Rural District T bunal was held on Friday last at the Union Workhouse , when there were present Mr. J. Bazley ( in the chair ) , Mr. G. Butters , Mr J. M. P. Cave , Mr. R. H. George , Mr. T. Ed- wards , Mr. H. Langford , Mr. J. Hughes , with the Military representative ( Colonel Campbell ) , and the Agricultural representative ( Mr. Her bert ) . William Henry Deykes , Eyton , applied for conditional exemption for Leonard Deakin ( 18 ) , " the only man he had to look after between 60 and 70 cattle , he assisted with the lambang . 100 ewes , did milking and followed a team when required . It was difficult to find a substitute for such a man . He had one other man , aged 55 He had 250 acres , 23 arable . The man had been with him 12 months , coming from Tupsley . He was passed Class A ; has 4 brothers in the Army . The Tribunal confirmed the Advisory Com- mittee's recommendation . - Temporary exemp- Mr. THE KINGTON TIMES . APRIL 28 , 1917 . Langford asked if the Colonel would appeal against their decisions . Colonel Campbell said he would not be sur- prised if he were instructed to .. Mr. Butters asked how the ground could be cultivated if horses could not be shod . as a Tribunal if they did not know their own Mr. Langford said it was no use sitting there county . The Mogul ' Tractor LAVONA Will Plough NINE Acre per Day , at the low cost of Two Gallons of Paraffin per Acre . Simple Construction . Absolute Efficiency . Turns in Own Length , plus Width . Makes Power Farming a Success . Will do all your Ploughing , Threshing , Hauling . Will Haul Two 6ft . Binders and will do all Field Work , such as Drilling , Harrowing , Etc. ar 16 h.p. , Price £ 295 . 25 h.p. Price £ 500 We have several working in the District and we shall be pleased to demonstrate before any likely Purchasers . AGENTS it was decided to confirm the conditional ex- emption of Davis and Brooks on the ground that they were essential to agriculture and Downes , was temporarily exempted to July 31st s on the same ground . In the case . of Pengry the father stated that all their men were in the Army . was idle because their was no one to work it . One engine He depended on his son entirely as he was nov unable to drive the engines . If they took this son he would have to sell up . Mr. W. O. Davis ( District Surveyor ) , said if Bengry went it would throw his work very much behind as they could not get the haul- ing done for main and district roads . Temporary exemption to June 30th granted . BELLOW & SON Ltd. Agricultural Engineers , Leominster , Hereford , Tenbury & Bromyard . BRITISH WOMEN'S was d tion to July 31st . The Military representative mentioned the John Tudge , Lynch Farm , Little Hereford , case of John Leslie Jones ( 18 ) , Class A , of applied for his son John Henry Tudge ( 18 ) , Little Hereford , to whom the Tribunal gave cowman , general farm worker . He had 63 exemption until a substitute B 1 , having a bad foot . It was stated that B 1 men in agriculture were not being called and temporary exemption to September 30th was granted . pimphries , Vicarage Farm , Yarpole , applied for the renewal of the exemption of his son George Humphries ( 19 ) , the only help on the farm . - Temporary exemption to July 31st , to be medically examined . William Thomas Henry Cleaton ( 39 ) , small- holder and carrier , etc. , Orleton , again ap- pealed for exemption . Applicant stated he had a horse , 4 cattle , 3 being milkers . Passed in Class A. Application refused . stating that her son who was Lane ( 18 ) , support and managed for her ever since her husband's death , was serving . This being the second man that had been called up it would be a great loss and would deprive her of her livelihood . - Not assented to . William Smith , Lower House , Yarpole , ap- pealed for his son Frederick ( 18 ) , waggoner , only one left on 85 acres , with 25 arable.- Temporary exemption to September 30th , to be medically examined . William Lane ( 34 ) , grocer and sub postmaster , Little Hereford , appealed for renewal of ex- provided . of the exemption on the ground that a suit- able substitute had been offered and refused . The Tribunal agreed that this the was proper course , but deferred the matter to the next meeting in order to give Mrs. Jones due notice .. Council . APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE . TEMPERANCE . ASSOCIATION . ANNAL MEETING . annual of the Miss Newman ( Presi- the proceedings Mrs. W. Bounds rendered two solos which were appreciatively received . the Hon . Secretary , Miss Hammond , as fol- The annual report for 1916-17 was read by lows - our branch has been During the past year our going on steadily although most of our mem- bers have been busily engaged in war work , which at this time is most necessary . Our membership with Associates reaches which is a small increase on last year . Four 139 , GROWS HAIR OR MONEY BACK . Your Chemist says : If you want long , glossy , luxuriant hair - If you are bald or your hair is falling out If your hair is dull and lifeless -If you suffer from scurf and dandruff Try Lavona Hair Tonic . I don't ask you to risk a penny . My personally signed guarantee of satis- faction or Money Back goes with every bottle . No matter what your hair trouble may be I advise you to try Lavona Hair Tonic . If you are not pleased just bring me the guarantee contract , and I'll return the money without question , " Lavona Hair Tonic " The Kind That's Guaranteed . " is sold under this guarantee of satisfaction or Money Back by H. R. Cheney , 21 , High Street , and all other leading chemists INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL CO . , LTD . , 67 / S , Bolsover Street , London , W. throughout the United Kingdom , at 2/11 and 4/3 per bottle , or will be sent direct on receipt of price by LEOMINSTER PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH . MEMORIAL SERVICE . At Leominster Primitive Methodist Church on Sunday evening last , a service was held in memory of the late Mr. John Higgins , whose death we recorded recently . The service , which was exceedingly well attended , was conducted by the Rev. H. S. Millward in an impressive manner . The service was charged with deep feeling and was pervaded through out with a spirit of devotion : The hymns included " Jesus Lover of My Soul , " " I Know that My Redeemer Lives , " and " Saviour again to Thy dear Name we Raise . " " Before speaking directly on the association of the late Mr. Higgins with the Church , the Rev. the words " Looking unto Jesus , " He after H. S. Millward preached an able sermon from wards said : A great many people felt they could work to- wards prohibition and that was her policy . They would not leave off temperance until there was prohibition but they must begin I am indebted for most of what I have to somewhere . There was no better way of say in reference to our late brother John beginning than by restrictions , which was the Higgins , to one who was closely associated policy of the Liquor Control Board . Unfortun- with him for several years and who therefore ately they had no restrictions in Leominster had special opportunities for " At NORTH HEREFORDSHIRE INQUESTS . STANFORD BISHOP CHILD'S DEATH . The District Coroner ( Mr. C. E. A. Moore ) held an inquest on Saturday at the Hereford- shire House , Stanford Bishop , on a young boy , Ernest Hughes , son of Millie Hughes , the . Old Blacksmith's Shop , Stanford . Bishop . The boy been attended by a doctor during the last 12 , was , aged 1 year and 9 months and had not months , the last occasion being for convul- sions .. Mrs. Hughes stated that about 10.15 pan . on the evening of April 19th the child had a fit Dr. Lewis , Bromyard , stated that he knew and died almost immediately . the child from birth and 12 months ago - at- him since . From his knowledge of the case tended him for convulsions ; but had not seen and examination of the body he was of opinion that the child died from natural causes : The Jury returned a verdict OLD ABOURED ' S LONG accordingly LONELY DEATH . inquest on Saturday on the body of Edward The Coroner ( Mr. C. E. A : Moore ) held an in a ditch on the Munderfield Court Farm , Brooks Redding , whose dead body was found the occupier being Mr. R. A. Eckley , who quest was held at Munderfield Court Farm , was foreman of the Jury . In his evidence Dr. Lewis , of Bromyard , Some of them were of only men on large farms report . At the close of this gathering nearly gesting that prohibition was the more desirable stances took him from the Church we greatly On the last occasion he entered the Union on The Tribunal heard each case separately . and the Tribunal were willing to grant leave to appeal in view of the altered situation in regard to food production since November last , but were barred by the fact that the men two course . emption . Passed in Class A. Not assented to , or three days before had received calling up friends were present and after the parents had purchase it would be in the Government's appreciating his efforts at social gatherings have remained in the Union . not to be called before June 30th . Samuel Beach , Knapp House , Luston , milk vendor and smallholder , and also employed by Mrs. Tribe . Not assented to . papers . In certain cases it was decided to grant leave to appeal subject to the sanction of the Army Council , and the Agricultural Represen- tative ( Mr. Herbert was asked to communicate with Mr. H. K. Foster on the subject . HEREFORD HORSE SHOW AND SALE . The President replied that the increase in the drink bill was accounted for by the in- creased prices of drink . Miss Hammond suggested that under State intention of the Government to encourage the interest to increase the revenue from drink . Miss Newman said it was certainly , not the and influence of the drink trade as it now was . drink traffic . They had to realise the power had tried State purchase . Miss Hammond said that no other country They had always gone for prohibition . T Miss Newman said it was not safe to say that what suited one country would suit an other . In the " dry " states there was an was nothing to prevent illicit stills . enormous amount of illicit distillation . There Miss Preece supported the President's speech , saying that Miss Newman's view was most reasonable . She thought the increased price would affect many people . in a better position to fight the drink by their Miss Dowding asked if they would not be votes under State purchase . The President agreed and said it would be and kindred functions . acres of grass , 20 cattle , 35 ere , and no other The autiorities , and found a good man , but Branch of the British Women's Temperance ex phim.dg not feel the benefits locally . After value of his character . we can say he help . Eight cows were milked . It was a Mrs. Jones would not accept him and said she Association was held on Friday evening at the explaining the various restrictive orders which " In a very real sense we can say he belonged fruit and dairy farm . The man was passed would not accept any substitute , even if suit - Hall , Etnam Street . had been made affecting 35 millions of people , to us , for from very early years he attended able . They therefore asked for the withdrawal dent ) occupied the chair . In the course of the President asked what was the next step . the Sunday school as a scholar , maintaining parish of Avenbury , on April 19th . The in- A good many thought the next step should be his association until the day of his death . State Purchase , to which there was a good the age of 17 he commenced to take part in The plan had been tried at Carlisle and the to accompany Bro . James Bayley to his ap- said that a report was conveyed to Superinten deal of opposition . She did not see herself the conduct of public worship , a " note " any better way of carrying restriction further . given him shortly afterwards authorising him being result was that 75 per cent . of the sales were pointments . His first sermon vas preached dent Groves , of Bromyard , on April 19th that now food and not drink . All this showed the at The Hundred . Those who were present at A strange situation was disclosed when a With regard to prohibition they were asking this first effort evidenced . great amount of work that was being done . the service testify to the great promise which boy , who was passing through the field . He a body had been seen in a ditch by a school number of applications for leave to appeal were heard . In November last a number of people to alter the habits of their lives while All his sermons went with the Superintendent to the spot at were prayerfully considered and well and in- about 7.30 p.m. the same evening and found no further application to be made without members , Miss Gould , Miss S. E. Gould , Miss they asked for prohibition they would have to of the Rev. R. A. Buckley , Bro . Higgins was ing face downwards in the ditch . Death had men were temporarily exempted to April 30th , they were not altering their own habits . If telligently thought out . Mrs Mytton , Kingsland , appealed for Thomas leave . As no Tribunal has been held for F. Postan , and Miss Thomas , have passed give men something that would meet their ordained as a fully accredited Local Preacher . taken place several days previously and it was During the ministry the body of the deceased , then unknown , ly- leave until this meeting . In the meantime the neighbourhoods . In the summer we held our That was the policy of providing canteens for Churches were made for his services . some weeks the employers could not obtain away , and several have removed to our have beer but their needs must be considered . requests by neighbouring Circuits and sister possible that it took place as far back as Apr needs . She did not say that men should His gifts were soon recognised and frequent men had received their calling up notices to usual Garden Meeting at the Chalèt and it was join the Colours early in May , and it now trans - well attended . the workers where they could get warm , suit- 9th . In his opinion deceased had had a fit We were favoured with a able and well prepared food . pired that in such a case a fresh appeal could visit from Miss Staveley , who gave a stirring canteens were not teetotal a great temperance " A pleasing feature of his Christian life was and that death was due to natural causes . Although these that these new honours and duties did not Union Workhouse , identified the body as that Richard Bayard , Master of the Bromyard only be allowed with the consent of the Army and helpful address on Prohibition . Miss wean him from the school . Reichel who had attended the annual meetings work was being done by them . He continued to of Edward Brooks . Redding , aged 68 years , take his class which he conducted with con- and a labourer . For some years deceased had in London read a very interesting , and lucid Miss Hammond put several questions sug- siderable tact and ability . When circum- all present signed the Prohibition Memorial . come into the Bromyard Union occasionally . missed his presence from among the children Nov. 20th , 1916 , and went out on April 9th The following day Miss Staveley spoke at a in the morning service . Little White Ribboner's meeting which was " I think all of us will readily acknowledge do some gardening . ( Easter Monday ) , stating he wished to go and held out of doors . About 100 members and his more than ordinary success as an elocu- but able to be about , and he took his tionist . Many of us have had opportunity of meals regularly . If he had wished he could The man was feeble , been addressed , tea and games were indulged Branch journeyed to Shirlheath where Miss the poets ' creations that he himself wrote oc- in . The same week several members of the those who heard his intelligent rendering of Mr. Eckley , it appeared that deceased called It will not surprise Staveley again spoke . From a statement made by the Foreman , Unfortunately the weather was not favourable and the meeting , merit . His spiritual life was characterised by house in the direction of the place where the casional short poems , which were not without was given a pint of cider . at the house on April 9th and asked for and which had been arranged out of doors had to be held in the house of Mrs. Morgan . In many rare traits of Christian charity and nobil- body was found . He then left , the September last Mrs. Nott and Miss Reichel at- ity . Speaking to a friend he said : " How tended the County Union meetings at Malvern ; fine it would be to have that spirit of Jesus natural causes . " The Jury returned a verdict of " Death from and in the same month we were favoured with ' so that no matter what anyone did to us we a visit from Lady Aurea Howard . could forgive him . " On another occasion he A drawing room meeting was held at Grange Court , and remarked , " I try ever so hard to see the will BURFORD RURAL DISTRICT in the evening Aurea spoke at a well at- of God in everything I do . It is what , I pray tended meeting in the Town Hall . Miss the while the temptation assailed me , en- for . " In a time of great trial he said , " All two solos , which added much to the pleasure couraging me to rebel . strength to overcome it and I did but I have to Wells , when there were present Mr. J. W. The monthly meeting of Burford Rural Dist- I was praying for rict Council was held on Tuesday at Tenbury gelding or mare , suitable for town work , 4 The awards were as follows : -Class I. , cart asked if at any time his faith had wavered . Jarvis and the Clerk ( Mr .. W. S. Davis ) . fore he was called to his Eternal home he was Mr. G. Morris , with the Surveyor ( Mr. R. W. give God the praise . " About two weeks be- Rose , Mr. R. Jones , Mr. M. H. Smallman , years or over : 1st and champion silver cup , Mr. George : The proper four - course system . value £ 10 , Mr. E. Davies , Woonton , bay geld- Temporary exemption to May 31st , to be ing ; 2 , 3 , Mr. D. G. Price , Nantyglasdwr lecture , at which the Vicar presided , was well to nobody's private interest to sell or push the believe in and it is to me in my condition my the ensuing year . Carried . plied , " All I have preached about I still onded that Mr. Rose be elected Chairman for He grasped the hand of his friend and re- Mr. Smallman proposed and Mr. Jones sec- Mrs. N. S. Nott , Brockmanton Court Farm , Farm , Cusor , bay gelding ; 3 , £ 1 , Mr. G. W. attended and was much appreciated by all sale of drink . Pudleston , appealed for Wilfred Thomas Nott ing ; reserve , Mr. C. W. Powell , Winforton Rouch , for manipulating the lantern at this said that some in the trade were in favour of friends . It was a great joy to him to have Firkins , Fishlands , Bishop's Froome , bay geld - present . We are much indebted to Mr. A. | ( 19 ) , farm , manager . She stated that since her Court , bay gelding . Class II . 10 cash prize meeting . In replying to Miss Hammond the President greatest consolation . " During my visits he more than once spoke of the value of Christian husband's death her son had been the only for pair of cart geldings or skilled and reliable labour on the farm . State purchase because of the compensation flowers and other small gifts about him which mares realising Last month the Leominster Band of Hope offered . The terms were the best they were loving hands had bestowed . It was a means had 260 acres , 50 arable . 54 cattle , 100 sheep , ton guineas or over 1 , Mr. E. Davies , Woon- gave an entertainment , to the Little White ever likely to te 15 horses . - Temporary exemption to Septen : ber Homme , Ross , 200 gms . Class III . , gelding or present to hear the children who gave recita- absence through illness of Miss Easton . Their parts of the Circuit , and may I say no young ton , 223 gms ; 2 , 5 , Mr. G. S. Price , The Ribboners . Several mothers and friends were The President afterwards referred to the the kindly remembrances of friends from all of spiritual grace to have from time to time 30th , to be medically examined in the mean- time . mare , cuitable for lorry work , 16 hands or tions and songs . olis , Middleton Farmi , appealed meeting did not seem complete without her inan was held in higher esteem by the mem- Charles H. Potts , Middleton Farm appealed over 1 , £ 5 , MT . G. S. Price , The Homme , for exemption for his brother , Arthur Russell Ross , red roan gelding ; 2 , £ 2 , Mr. E. Davies , Miss Preece who has held the office of Super message of sympathy from that meeting . mired the intensity of his devotion , his whole circular in reference to a local appeal court In this department we have made a change . and she suggested they should send her abers and officials of our Societies . We ad- Potts ( 21 ) , until a suitable substitute was pro- mare , suitable for parcel vanner or gunner , Woonton , bay gelding . Class IV . , gelding or intendent since the commencement felt obliged The Clerk reported that he had received a vided . He was the only skilled horseman and under 16 hands : 1 , £ 3 , Mr. Ward , Shelwiek sorry that through these circumstances she selected as follows : President , Miss Newman ; against recurrent physical infirmity . He was called upon to go to any place or work he had to resign owing to failing health . This was agreed to . hearted absorption in the real things of the under the National Service Scheme . ploughman on The officers for the ensuing year the farm Temporary exemp : Farm , Hereford , black gelding ; 2 , £ 1 , Mr. were Church of God . If any tion to May 31st , to be medically examined . had to take this step but were glad to know Vice - Presidents , Mrs. Neild , Miss Easton , Miss no lover of ease , work was a tonic and in his the right to appeal . He put up a plucky fight man volunteered for National Service and was George Bufton , Bank Farm , Hatfield , aping ; reserve , Mr. C. Green , Burghill , bay Mabel Ross has taken up the work most Miss Hammond ; Committee , Mrs. Brace , Miss workman that needeth not to be ashamed . four workmen to form this appeal committee . Rimell , The Slatch , Bosbury , light roan geld- she would still help in this work . pealed for William Thomas , 32 , waggoner , ask- J. Preece ; Treasurer , Miss Reichel ; Secretary , daily avocation he sought to make himself a The Council were asked gelding . ing for one month . The man had already had vigorously , and we wish her every success in Dowding , Mrs. Hammond , Mrs. Jay , Mrs. No man to recommend the names of four employers and that period of exemption . - Not assented to , not 113 gne . , this price being reached by two ani- inaugurated November , 1915 , is still very Mrs. W. Phillips , Miss Reichel , Mrs. Ross , He recognised with all of us that our hardest R. W. Jarvis Mr. G. Morris ( Machine Cottage ) , The highest figure realised in the sale was her undertaking . Our Thrift Club which was to be called up before April 30th . to , not Klesel , Mrs. Lang , Mrs. Moyle , Mrs. Nelson , done in haste and momentary thoughtfulness . Rose , Mr. W. S. Davis , Mr. W. Baldwin , Mr. more sincerely mourned , what was The following names were agreed upon . Mr. Frederick Williams ( 18 ) , waggouer , mals . Mr. Davies's pair of prize winners rea- flourishing . Miss Reichel , the Treasurer , re- Miss M. Ross , Miss B. Ross , Miss T. Watkins , tussels are with ourselves . Splendidly did he Mr. George Jenkins , Mr. John Holmes , Mr. Gorse Farm , Leysters , applied for by his father , J. lised 113 gns . and 110 gns . respectively ; and ports that since the commencement £ 73 18s . Mrs. Harley Nott , Mrs. Johnson . Mr. G. S. Price , who was also a first and sec- Williams , 126 acres , including 36 plough land . Ha had 20 acres of land to plant . - Temporary animals . ond prize winner , made 113 gns . for one of his drawn , leaving in the bank , with interest , £ 42 IId . has been collected and £ 31 135. 1d . with- maintain his warfare over contending forces Daniel Ball . exemption to July 31st , to be medically ex - Eight horses belonging to Mr. Watkins , of Five of his horses averaged 91 gns . Ss . Most of the members of this department are our brave soldiers ' wives , and it is very Clifford , passed the hammer with an average gratifying to know they appreciate the work of 76 gns of our Branch in this way . It affords many opportunities for the collector week by week to speak to the women and sometimes help them . In February last some of our Com- mittee helped to arrange meetings in connec- tion with the National Appeal for Sobriety and SERIOUS POSITION OF THE FUNERAL heavenly home . Arthur Bertram Jones ( 31 ) , Blakesbridge , Brimfield , appealed on the ground of his hold ing 18 acres , and a holding at Pudleston , the tenant having joined up . Applicant stated he had never received a medical card , but was told at Shrewsbury he was passed Class A. Not assented to , not to be called up before to be calle the end of May . At the Hereford Horse Show and Sale on John Frances Jordan ( 32 ) , farmer and wheel- wright , married , 3 children , tenant of Little Saturday , the entries numbered 335 , and a Pateshall , 4 acres plough land , 22 of orchard greatly improved trade was recorded , the de- Bowers , of Hereford , very kindly contributed and sward , 4 cows in milk and two heifers . mand for heavy horses being particularly keen , He did at least two days wheelwrighting . In while light animals also sold much better than reply to the Agricultural representative appli- cant said he had 1 acre wheat , 1 acre oats and beans , 1 acre barley , 1 acre of roots . medically examined . amined . She Arthur William Bowen ( 36 ) , Castle Inn , Richards Castle , licensed victualler and small- holder . He was passed in Class A. - Not as- sented to , not to be called up before May 31st Mr. E. E. Diggory appealed for exemption for his working bailiff , William Williams ( 38 ) , married . He stated there were 35 acres , 10 arable , with 3 horses , 13 cattle , 200 poultry and The sales of live and dead stock last pigs , year amounted to £ 364 18s . 1d . - Temporary éxemption to July 31st , to be medically ex- aunined . t a month ago . MARKETS . CATTLE . of the evening . In December we had a visit from Miss Anthony , Organiser for Derbyshire . She gave a fine lantern lecture in the Town Hall , en- titled " An Old and New Campaign . " This We were Miss FINANCES OF HEREFORDSHIRE FORESTERS . 111 FUND . At a meeting of the Herefordshire District COUNCIL . perhaps not best to make changes at present . dence . They had got on very well and it was Mr. Rose thanked the Board for their confi- onded that Mr. Smallman be Vice - Chairman . The Chairman proposed and . Mr. Jones sec- was £ 203 13. 3d ,, cheques £ 20 , leaving a net Carried . It was reported that the balance in hand balance of £ 183 13s . 3d . within and without . We rejoice to think his The Clerk in presenting the estimates said work is not finished , only transferred to a tliat in 1916-17 their total estimate was £ 550 brighter and better sphere . We can say in and expenditure £ 529 , being £ 21 less in the all confidence to his sorrowing loved ones , it Surveyor's estimate , which added to the pre- is well with him - earth's toils , pains and vious year's balance made a total balance of limitations are over , the shadows are dissolved 149. He had made a comparison of the quan- and in that land of eternal day our friend pur- tity and cost of stone and he found that in sues the tasks he loved so well and to him 1915-16 they had 649 tons of stone costing £ 280 there comes no weariness . In the mercy of ( 8s . 3d . per ton ) , and in 1917-18 they had 520 God may it be given us to join him in that that for 129 tons less they had to pay £ 60 tons costing £ 340 ( 13s , per ton ) . This meant Worcester , Monday . - Large entry of fat Corn Exchange Sunday afternoon and evening , eattle , with fair demand , bulls making up to Self - Denial . These meetings were held in the £ 54 15s . , bullocks 249 5s , heifers £ 43 7s . 6d .; both times . Although the members ' meet- of Foresters held at Hereford on Monday , the and were a great success , the hall being filled Excellent trade for cows and John Martin George Godfrey ( 18 ) , was ap large entry of calves met a good demand , fat mittee has met eight times during the year distress 2d . , subsidiary benefit 1d .; National night's " London Gazette " that it is their in- Store cattle trade good . Aings have not been held monthly , our Com- following levies for the half - year were sanc- pealed for by Mr. G. W. Godfrey , Stoke Prior . The boy was the only assistance on a farm carrying 5 horses , 35 cattle , 70 sheep , and pigs . There were 28 acres arable out of 90 acres . The Advisory Committee recommended tem- porary exemption to July 31st , to be medically examined , applicant to plough up 2 acres of grass Mr. Godfrey stated that a man left him early in the war and his son was the only as sistance on the farm . He did not see how he could plough up grass land as it was so late . The Tribunal granted temporary exemption to July 31st . COWS £ 38 . calves up to £ 50 . ones making £ 8 16s . , rearers from 31's . to £ 5 5 . trade , tegs making 107s . , ewes 1046. , lambs 49s . , Fair number of fat sheep , with a keen store tegs 58s . 6d . Fair supply of fat pigs , £ 14 10s . , and porks £ 5 17s . been tioned -Voluntary section , management 4d . , Attention was drawn to the serious position SOCKS FOR THE ARMY . were more . The estimates for 1917-18 materials £ 39 12s . 4d . , labour £ 175 , sundry £ 18 - total £ 532 12s . 4d . , Surveyor £ 20- £ 552 128. 4d . , salaries £ 48 , small pox £ 2 , Fire Bri- gade £ 6 , printing , etc. £ 12 , total £ 68.- and The much important business has The Army Council gave notice in Friday receipts were balance £ 149 , grants £ 139- transacted .. less us been Health Insurance Section , management , 4d .. total £ 288 , leaving to raise £ 442 , representing Bro . R. Thomas was nominated for the post stocks of socks suitable for military require- increased as they had granted war bonuses . tention to take possession this month of all The Prohibition Campaign , in connection a rate of 7d . and 1s . 2d . The labour had only with good trade , sows making £ 25 10s , bacons the county during June , July and August , and D.S.C.R. -Bro . T. Haines , Bro . H. Watkins , nish such particulars as to their business as with this Society , was conducted throughout of D.C.R. , and the following for that of ments . Holders of stocks are reqhired to fur- The Chairman said these figures would let in Leominster 450 signatures were obtained , Bro . A. Mantle and Bro . W. Collins . the public know how it was that the estimate . and formed part of the great memorial pre- of the district funeral fund , and despite much may be required by or on behalf of the Direc- was more . The expenses showed a slight in- tor of Army Contracts . sented to Parliament , praying for prohibition opposition the Management Committee pro- any person having control of any such stocks , rate . If after this notice crease , which was not likely to reduce the during the war and six months afterwards . The Surveyor had cut down the esti Before closing I should like to thank the from £ 12 to £ 10 and £ 6 to £ 5 , widows in- posed to reduce the district funeral benefits sells , removes , or secrets the same , or deals mate as fully as possible . The roads in Greeté help in this work which now , more than ever , explained , would save £ 450 a year . Last year Director of Army Contracts , without the con- the roads as well as possible they would in a with them in any way contrary to any condi- committee who have given so much time and cluded , and this was agreed to . This , it was tions imposed in any license issued by the a much less space . If they did not keep up were narrow and therefore the traffic was on is most necessary for the welfare of the the district paid out £ 800 more than the con- country , and I hope that before the next tributions and interest . The sent of the Army Council , he shall be guilty of year or two require three or four times the annual report is written this terrible war will shown that the district was about £ 30,000 De- an offence against the Defence of the Realm outlay . had have come to a satisfactory conclusion , and hind , and that from the beginning the Courts Regulations . The estimates were accepted , and a precept attained its normal status . that temperance work will have once again had not paid a proper share towards the funeral signed for a rate of 7d . on land and 1s . 2d . on property . and Is The report was adopted on the proposition dying one . HOPS . over the public scales reported during the week . Worcester , Monday . - No transactions reduced some growers are sanguine enough to Although the hop acreage has been very greatly cultivate a considerable quantity . They argue on these lines : Certain large brewers always secure the best of the new crop , and we may , therefore , sell at a remunera- There were 4 cases of review under the or - year , when the war may be over and the exist- tive price . If not we can store them for next der with regard to men under 31 years of age ing restrictions subsequently minimised . and not directly connected with agriculture as follows : - POULTRY AND PROVISIONS . REVIEW CASES . Frederick Donald Davies ( 18 ) , shoeing smith , benefits . valuer The Herefordshire scheme was a of Miss Reichel seconded by Mrs. Hammond . The Secretary ( Mr. W. Harris ) said it was The President said she would like to say essential that he should be voted £ 1,000 at how much they owed to Miss Hammond for once , as the fund was bankrupt . the splendid work she put in as secretary . They regretted that Mrs. Harley Nott had afford to make up the payments from £ 10 to Mr. Caldwell said most of the Courts could £ 12 and £ 5 to £ 6 . that they send their thanks to her for the able way she had carried out the duties . Mrs. Phillips seconded and it was carried . Kingsland ; John William Brooks , blacksmith , Ludlow , Monday . - Fowls , Gs . to 6s . 6d . per Bircher ; Albert William Bengry ( 26 ) , Shirl - couple ; chickens , 8s . to 9s . per couple ; dressed heath , engine driver and farmer ; Arthur W. chickens , 8s . 6d . to 10s per couple ; ducks , Downes , Bank House , Bodenham , blacksmith . 8s . to 93. per couple ; rabbits , 2s . 6d . to 2s . 9d . resigned the treasurership and she proposed Referring to the cases of blacksmiths Mr. rer couple ; geese , 8s . to 10s . each ; turkeys , 114. hen eggs , 6 to 7 for 1s .; duck eggs , 5 to 10s , to 12s . each ; butter , Is . 10d . to 2s . per 6 for 1s .; pigeons , 1s . to 1s . 2d . per couple . with agriculture . George said these men were directly , connected Mr. Butters said it would be a very serious thing if these places were closed . Mr. Langford : How is agriculture to go on without the blacksmith . Mr. George asked if there was any reason why they should not confirm their original decisions . There was no way out of it . Mr. Butters seconded and Mr. Edwards sup- ported The Clerk said it could not be confirmed on the grounds of hardship . Mr. George said the grounds were that it was in the interests of agriculture èssential to How were confirm their original decisions . they to grow more food if they could not get horses shod or waggons mended ? were The Military representative said that they instructed to take such cases to the County Appeal Tribunal and finally , if neces- sary , to the Central Tribunal .. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES .. Ludlow , Monday . Potatoes , 12d . per lb .; cab bages , 2s . per dozen ; artichokes , 2d . per 1b .; beetroot , 1d . each ; leeks , 2d . per bundle ; apples , 4d . per . Ib .; walnuts , 8d . per lb .; grapes , 1s . 6d . per lb .; carrots , parsnips , tur . nips , 2d . par lb .; onions , 4d . per lb. rhu- barb , 4d . per bundle . CORN . Ludlow , Monday . - Market at a standstill . Scarcely any grain on offer . Prices firm and averaged English wheat , per bushel ( 75 lbs . ) , 138 .; barley , 70s . to 80s . per quarter ; beans . 70s . to 74s per quarter ; black oats , Gs , to 66s . per quarter ; white oats , 64s to 68s . per quarter ; flor , per sack of 5 bushals ( 280 lbs . ) , best 80s . , seconds 75s . PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS . The President . in the course of an informal address , dealt with some points in regard to or two . On a vote it was decided by 14 to 13 that each Court should pay into the district funeral fund a sum equal to 2s . 6d . per member , one half on June 1st and the other half on Sep- tember 1st . It OATS ON NEWLY PLOUGHED LAND . TO ECONOMISE IN GAS . while you have the oven hot . Do as much cooking as you possibly can Be careful about regulating the burners , and do not forget to turn off the gas directly you have finished with it . Use utensils which are as light as possible , they will not take so long to heat . such as tin , aluminium , or enamel , as the possible , as accumulations of soot on them not Keep the range and all utensils as clean as only cause a smell , but make it necessary to a pot comes turn use more gas to heat them . When to boiling - point it boiling . down the gas ; quite a small flame will keep HEALO If you have a Bad Leg , Eczema , Old the present position of temperance work . was time that temperance people should follow intelligently what was being done with regard On no account allow anything to boil over . to the liquor traffic , because never in their as in this way the burners are apt to get lives before had such radical steps been taken ploughed up this spring . Where the turf was ing labour unnecessarily . It is hoped that much grass land has bee . choked up , causing a wastage of gas , also add- to curtail the drink traffic as in the last year tough , a special danger lies in wait for the The B. W. T. A. had taken the oats , which are often sown as the first crop . line of trying prohibition and nothing else was If the land has not been well rolled , empty to be looked at . thought to be against the B. W. T. A. when Into these spaces the oats may strike their She hoped she would not be spaces may be left among the covered up turf . she said it was not her personal opinion . They roots , which then fail to find nourishment . The would all like prohibition , but how were they result is that the plants become sickly , or die to get prohibition . The British Women's off altogether . Temperance Association would like to get it is benefited by a dressing of sulphate , of am- A crop suffering in this way in one swoop . Whether they considered what monia , but nothing will really replace effec- would happen to the trade she did not know . tive rolling to consolidate the soil . Sores , Wounds , Ringworm , Cuts , Burns , Scurf , or any skin affection , sead to Maurice Smith & Co. , Kidderminster , for a free sample of HEALO Ointment . Try it , you need not send for a large box . A Shifnal lady says it is worth £ 5 a box . HEALO allays . all irritation , reduces inflammation , prevents festering , soothes and heals all bad legs . Don't say your case is hopeless without trying HEALO . Boxes 13 and 3-1 Local Agent : - Mr. Smallman asked if the Boraston roadman graves . Permission was granted . could be allowed to help in the digging of the DETECTIVE'S STROKE OF LUCK . A detective in the Bucks constabulary had a evening a man named Thomas Bolshaw , who rare stroke of luck on Monday . On Thursday had been arrested on a charge of theft , escaped from custody at Aylesbury Police Station by breaking a bar in ' his cell window and squeez- ing himself through the aperture . The police were informed that Bolshaw had relatives living at Plumstead . The detective in charge . of the case decided to come to London and make enquiries at Plumstead , although he had no idea of the address of the relatives . took an omnibus at Westminster for Plum- stead , and when riding through Greenwich he saw Bolshaw . The detective jumped off the omnibus , arrested Bolshaw , and conveyed him . back to Aylesbury . He " Lookee here , mister , I ain't complainin ' . but this ' ere moosic stool you sold to my wife , we've twisted round till we've twisted off its ' ead , an ' not a ha'porth of toon can wa J. W. ROWE , Chemist , High St. , Leominster . get out of it . " MA BR FOR MI Read In Child Book and 1 , B LE Night W BY MORICE GE Author of " The Red Farm Purple , " " The Pursuer , " Hero , " " The Unspoken Wo CHAPTER XI " Dr. Sarsfield has offered motor . He is going to Sha should like to help Rose out and hear a final report befor Swift . " Captain Grennan " You see , leaving so early further news , and shall cert all day to - morrow , or ra clock in the hall of the hot twelve . " You need not apologise ; ol understand . " " Will you go on to the Swi for me ? I must have a cha want you to know exactly how " Certainly , I am not in t for bed , and shall enjoy the " Au revoir , then . " The carriage containing Mr and her party left the yard Annan contrived to give Cha nod before the coachman sta Grennan filled the centre of th ing square and broad - shouldere until Mrs. Howard - Vance clos air blowing in as the carriage The Doctor's motor was read be off . He took the drivin while Grennan jumped up by manservant was in the tonneau The motor would arrive at Sh the brougham , although starti As he turned away Charteri himself . Grennan was in th I was on the circumference . H -rights only born a few ho flourishing , like Venus stepping of her womanhood from the fe He was anxious about his fi her accident was , only a trivial show his fealings without cond I , although moved in sympath van Annan's obvious mental loneliness , must not show it . ness of mine . He handed his ticket to the se of the men's cloakroom . The a him on with his heavy coat , wit cuffs of astrachan ; then gave hi stick - the latter a formidable stout nob , which would be us with poachers . The servant Ch ceur , given mechanically . hotel by the lounge window , upon the causeway already ment esplanade beyond . Behind him he heard the so guests saying farewell to Somehow they seemed apart belong to another world , alth his acquaintances and a few His mind was in a state of unusual . He longed for a blo air , for the breath of the s loved , for the rest of being alo As he thought of the sea Sylvia's remark , the feeling she It was all part of the mys vironed her , a mystery which mined to solve at no distant da something told him , would only discovered the clue . it . It was an almost perfect . night near to its first quarter , shone hue , indicating frost . The win Charteris crossed the es leant over the parapet , resting hi sea . it . Before him was the beach , à y much of it was uncovered by the yond , again , the long line of water , gleaming white in the cres darker in the billows beneath . left was the entrance to the stretched out like a long arm tov izon . Beyond tnis , again Charteris the funnels of the Swift , dark a thin vapour of smoke , only by the keen sight of the onlooker . the ocean greyhound in leash , across the sea , as soon as the cap word . Silence reigned everywhere , ex dull undertone of the waters , w was so familiar that it hardly cour The whole world seemed asleep skimmed the air , not a luman be seen or heard on the beach In the daytime countless vessels been in sight , dotting the ocean , movement , and beauty to the so night there was nothing of all t steamers were passing they must beyond vision . The fishing boats less at work , but their favourite nearly ten miles away Charteris had been at all hours o or other of the coast , with which familiar from boyhood , by night a day , but never before had he felt sion of loneliness , this sense of sep his kind . He had a curious feeling that t was fictitious , artificial that altho hear no one , see no one , the com not correct ; he himself could both heard , He even felt someone him at that very moment . So strong was his impression th abrubtly towards the facade of Darkness reigned throughout all rooms , but two or three of the showed gleams of light at the side o One window had no blind drawn it was open . There no light sho opaque blackness representing the back of the window . 1 His eye travelled along to the servant was just switching off the ballroom . It was doubtless the who would be up when everyone tired to rest . The night - porter ! name , " Franz . " Charteris rem He had never wheher it was a Christian name or He could picture him now incl stout , wearing a close - fitting waist- jersey , ornamented by large roun he had grizzly hair , being on th of later middle - life , and put on H spectacles when he had to deciphe munications which reached the h his hours on duty . |