The Kington Times - August 1917
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Kington Times 11th August 1917 - Page 3
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| Date | 11/08/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 11th August 1917 |
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Kewley ( Rector of Presteign ) , and Dr. MacCalmont Hill ( ex- Mayor of Bournemouth ) . THE KINGTON TIMES . AUGUST 11 , 1917 . God for those working at home striving to bring about victory and peace ( applause ) . The meeting then terminated with the sing- ing of the National Anthem . ALMELEY . SOLDIER'S FUNERAL . On Tuesday the funeral took place of Pte . Maurice E. Hooper , son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hooper , of Woonton . The deceased was 18 years of age , and was in training in the T.R.B. in Yorkshire . An attack of influenza developed into pneumonia , of which he died on the 3rd inst . , at the camp hospital . body was brought home and buried in the churchyard at Almeley . The coffin , covered with the Union Jack , was carried into church The by Mr. W. Cartwright , Mr. W. Jones , Mr. L. Jones , and Driver W. Edwards , R.A.F. , and from thence to the grave by the Sergt.- Major and three men of his company . funeral service was conducted by ( Rev. R. Hyett - Warner ) , assisted by the Rev. The the Vicar The Chairman said they were now entering on the fourth year of this terrible war , and while they were all anxious for peace they must mind that this peace was not made in Germany , because if we accepted a German peace it would merely mean that when the Germans had had time to recuperate they would gan make war . They wanted a peace which Would make it impossible for any nation to challenge the whole world in war ( applause ) . We had made great sacrifices , and it was necessary for them to make other and fur- W. R. Gledhill ( Blakemere ) . The chief mour- ther sacrifices ; we had given our men , and must give our money , and they had one great means of doing this by investing in the War Savings Certificates , which were not only a good investment , but a splendid means of helping on to victory ( applause ) . He hoped that now they had gone so far they would have no weak - kneed business , but that they should continue as they had begun . Ger- many never expected us to go to war . They thought that England was a nation of shop- keepers , and although Germany was not yet ready to give in there was no doubt that they were feeling , terribly the effects of the war applause ) . He then proposed the resolution . Dr. McCalinont Hill , in seconding , said the resolution recorded our inflexible determina- tion to go on and carry out , and win out , this war , which had lasted now for three long This day three years ago he was in is office as Mayor of Bournemouth , when the re - mount officer informed him that he had to requisition all the horses which were plying for hire in the city of Bournemouth , and at 2 a.m. on the 5th August he signed the papers which gave authority for those horses to be taken to Aldershot , and they were sent out to France with the first expediionary force , with- in 12 hours of his signing the papers ( ap- That was the beginning of the great plause ) . war which had strained all our energies , which vet would strain them , and of which no one knows when the termination would come . ners were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hooper , Messrs . William , Henry , and Ernest Hooper ( brothers ) , Miss Maud Hooper ( sister ) , Mr. and Mrs. John Hooper ( uncle and aunt ) , Mr. Tim Hooper ( uncle ) , Mr. George Hooper ( uncle ) , Mr. and Mrs. Oven Hooper ( uncle and aunt ) , Mr. and Mrs. S. Parry ( uncle and aunt ) , Mr. Austin Parry ( cousin ) , Mr. and Mrs. Preece ( uncle and aunt ) , Miss Machlin , and Miss M. A. Davies . A large number attended from the neighbourhood to show their last respect to the deceased , whose family are highly res- pected . years . Beautiful floral tributes were placed on the grave from Father and Mother and the home family ; the Officers , N.C.O.'s . , and men of F Company , 67th T.R.B. , Ripon ; T. and O. Hooper and family ; From Grandmother and Mary Ann ; From " Olive " ; From Muriel and Austin ; From Mr. and Mrs. Payne and Jack ; Mr. and Mrs. Branston ; C. J. East ; Mr. and Mrs. C. Dykes ; Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Dykes and family ; Mr. and Mrs. G. Turner ; Mr. and Mrs. Cartwright and Will and Bert ; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd and family ; Mr. and Mrs. Gurmin and family ; Mr. and Mrs. Male ; Mr. and Mrs Jones and family ( Tanhouse ) ; Mr. and Mrs. Clayton and Mrs. Murrell ; Mr. and Mrs. C : Webb , Mr. and Mrs. Bution ; Mrs. Sheers and family ( Camp ) ; Mr. and Mrs. W. Andrews ; Messrs . L. and W. Lewis . PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL . The annual Camp Meeting was held on Sun- Those of them who had attended divine ser- day last , when gospel addresses were given to vice that evening had heard that marvellous good congregations both afternoon and even- address which covered all our wishes , all our hopes , and our prayers ; nothing could add to ness , Davies , and Humphreys . ing by the Rev. A. Warcup and Messrs . Mag- The meetings its sanctity and power , but he thought he were characterised by deep solemnity . " A might say a few words to them on Patriotism special resolution of condolence and sympathy ( applause ) . Patriotism was no selfish boast- was expressed to all bereaved ones owing to ing of our own belongings , and our nation ; the war and thankfulness to God for con- patriotism arose first of all from the home , tinued help given and hopes expressed for a the people that , we loved , the place in which successful termination of this world struggle . we lived , the walks that we had taken , the On Monday the Sunday School treat was views . that we see in our dreams of a place given to the children in real picnic style and like this , surrounded by the Welsh hills , a quite a large number of friends gathered with place where our ancestors have been buried , them . After tea a very enjoyable evening was where we may have been married , and where spent in a field kindly lent by Mr. Davies , our children have been brought up . Home , when sports and games were indulged in home ! But it went beyond that . First of freely . The weather was very favourable , all in this county it went to their Principality ; which added to the most successful gathering to him as an Englishman , it went to England , which has been held for some years . The com- and to others it would go to Scotland , to Ire- pany dispersed after the singing of the National land , and lastly to the British Empire ( ap- Anthem . Thanks were expressed to plause ) . the PRINTING ! You will get GOOD WORK LOW AND PRICES AT STEVENSON'S 33 , High Street , Kington . Billheads , Statements , Memorandums and all kinds of Commercial Printing in well - arranged and up - to - date style . Ledgers , Day Books , Cash Books , Letter Books and all Office Stationery in great variety . Note the Address 33 , HIGH STREET , KINGTON . day , the magistrate present being Mr. F. H. Merrick . Special Constable Osborne stated the facts connected with the charge . The Chief Constable said it was a very re- grettable case . other , had given way to an excess Prisoner , for some reason or of drink . Dr. Chapman examined him on Saturday at prisoner's own request , and said his condition was due to drink . gost BANK HOLIDAY TENBURY . IN GREAT INFLUX OF VISITORS . V.A.D. SPORTS . August Bank Holiday in Tenbury was one The of the most successful in recent years . work of the Tenbury Advertising Committee The visitors were 3 Meadow at the disposal of the Committee and older ones . It would be a time of fear , mis- mowing ; Messrs . Hearne and Hughes for help - givings and danger . How were they going to In exactly the same way as the ing to fence the course ; Mrs. Hughes for teas meet it ? to the hard - working Committee ; Mr. Mattock Israelites met their unknown . He urged those for lending tent , etc .; all the young ladies who who took part in the work of reconstruction volunteered their services at the side - shows . to be men of faith , of wide vision and deep sympathy . They needed consecrated men . He prayed that God might make them men . worthy to maintain the heritage of their sires and to hand it on unsullied and undimmed to generations yet to come . and selling heather ; Mr. Timmins for Com- mittee Room ; to all the donors of prizes and subscriptions : Mr. Depper for gift of prize ( leg of mutton ) to V.A.D. Hospital ; Messrs . Bald- win Davies and Smith for conveying band to the sports ; Cricket Club for use of pavilion ; On Sunday afternoon Mr. Stockwood gave M. Mattock for selling pig ; Mr. W. the children a deeply interesting address on Baldwin for acting as President ; to all the the subject of " Bricks . " judges who carried out their duties so well ; At 6.30 p.m. Evensong was said . The Rev. Mr. W. H. Bowkett for gift of leg of mutton , C. V. Stockwood was again the preacher . The etc .; Mr. H. Howells for painting linoleum . reverend gentleman delivered an eloquent and board , etc .; Major Capel Cure , flowers and thrilling address on the words " He that fruit ; Mr. Norton for office to sell tickets ; the overcometh " ( Rev. 21 , 7 ) . There were good Boy Scouts for playing and parading the town congregations at all services and generous and Mr. Shorting for helping on the ground offerings were made towards extinguishing the and to Mr. and Mrs. Godson , who gave away . deficit on the Assistant Clergy Fund . the prizes . The Committee hope that if any- one has been left out they will look over it , as so much help was given them . ORLETON . WESLEYAN CHURCH . the CHOKED WITH A PLUM . The death of Thomas Francis Green , three - year - old child of parents residing at 92 , Moland Street , was enquired into by Mr. Isaac Bradley ( City Coroner for Birmingham ) On Sunday last the Wesleyans held their at the Victoria Courts on Tuesday . His Sunday School Anniversary , when the Rev. mother and grandmother took him out about Hodgson ( returned army chaplam ) presided 9.40 on Saturday night . The lad had two and gave a short and interesting address : small plums , which he had taken off the side- Both services were well attended , especially in board , in his hand . Presently he was seized the evening . The opening hymn in the with a fit of coughing , and , coming to the afternoon was " Summer Suns Are Glowing , " conclusion that he had swallowed a plum and The programme was as follows : Children's was choking , the mother tried to remove the nyimi , around the throne of God in heaven " ; obstacle , but was unsuccessful . The boy was recitation , Our Welcome , " Rosa Lloyd ; reci- taken to the General Hospital , but died from tation , The Sabbath Day , " Minnie Jukes ; exhaustion shortly afterwards . " song , Over the Sea of Lite , " Irene Tarbath ; Dr. J. B. Leather said the child when re- into the institution recitation , Discontented Fred , " Harry Shep - ceived was obviously nerd ; recitation , " A Matchless Friend , " asphyxiated and apparently dead . Witness Charles Lloyd ; récitation , ** Flowers and managed to extract a plum after breaking it into two pieces . That , however , gave no re- Children , " Winifred Handley ; hymn , " Hymn of Gladness , " Rosa Lloyd , Rose Wilcox , lief , and various methods . to restore vitality Edna and Beryl Little ; recitation , " What were resorted to , but without avail . A verdict of " Accidental death ' shall do with my Penny ? " Ruby Taylor ; turned . recitation , " The Children's Home , " Beryl Little ; hymn , Jesus high on glory , " by the Little Children ; recitation , " The Good Shep- herd , " Rose Wilcox ; recitation , " The Shep- herd , " Hilda Handley ; recitation , " Forget , ' Lottie Leake ; song , " Be a Pioneer , " Vincent Tarbath ; recitation , " God Bless my Soldier Daddy , " Nancy M. Roberts ; recitation , " Flo's are Giving , " Florrie Jukes . The closing was " Worship the King , " and then the You who have not won , " Minnie Jukes ; ster . WANTED .. was re- Sept. 14th , good wages . - Apply Mrs. also LAD , as Apprentice to Boot Trade . a young WANTED old ARTIFICIAL TRETH ,, any and Beryl Little ; recitation , " The Methodist Class Leader's Story , " Pryce Lloyd ; recitation , song , " Children rejoice in your Saviour , " condition , MORGAN , Jew- Vincent Tarbath ; recitation , " First and Last , " eller , Drapers Lane , Leominster . Ruby Taylor ; recitation , " A letter to God , " Rose Wilcox ; hymn , " There is a Land of Our empire had sprung from this friends who had assisted to make the evening the way the Hereford breed is valued in Shorting , Mr. W. L. Crofts , Mr. S. Mattock : Love , " by the School ; recitation , " Flowers ANTED , BOY for farm work , one used WANTED , young GIRL , as Help in farm- house . Apply , Mrs. THOMAS , Grafton Farm , Bockleton , Tenbury . Prisoner asked to be allowed to go straight in making known in the large centres the letter , " Gladys Warburton ; recitation , All WANTED , GENERAL SERVANT , by to Dr. Chapman , who would make arrangements attractions of the Orchard Spa bore abundant for him to go to a Home . He said he would fruit . On Friday and Saturday all the trains hymn of the afternoon service was " For all LEES , Berrington Mill , Tenbury . not touch drink if it was put in front of him . from the populated midland centres were heav - mankind we pray . " Prisoner was fined 10s . , was ordered to find ily laden with passengers , war workers and The opening hymn at the evening senvice WANTED , good GENERAL SERVANT ; sureties for good behaviour , and was ordered to others keen to get a whiff of real country air be detained in custody until Wednesday in and a brief respite from the trying labours following programme was gone through : Apply , CROFTS , Kington . order to see what arrangements could be made . of the past three years . Soldiers ; recitation , Gladys Warburton ; reci- WANTED YOUDE GENERAL , references On Wednesday when prisoner was again be- favoured by fine weather , which was excep fore the Bench he failed to produce sureties tionally good , especially on Bank Holiday it - tation , " Boyish Ambitions , " Harry Shepherd ; Grove , Kington . for his good behaviour and was accordingly sent self , when the town was thronged with holi song , " Jesus , Gentle Shepherd , " Irene Tar- bath ; recitation , " How God Chooses , " Florrie W DRIER , this season . - Apply , THOMAS to Worcester Prison for two months . He was day crowds . ANTED , a reliable MAN , as HOP- told that at the end of that time he would Many were brought to the town for the day Jukes ; recitation , " To be given away , " have the option of joining the Army or enter- doubtless by the attraction of a programme 1 Charles Lloyd ; recitation , " God sees and MOORE , Boat - House , Eastham , Tenbury . ing a home . He said he would enter a home . sports which were held in the Cricket Meadow knows , " Donald Tarbath ; song , " We are in aid of the V.A.D. Hospital which was re- Volunteers , " Rosa Lloyd , Rose Wilcox , Edna DA JEFFERY , Alderman's Meadow , Leomin- AY GIRL Wanted , at once . - Apply , Mrs. cently started and now accommodates 25 sol- diers . The arrangements had been made by a DISTRICT NOTES . strong body of officials with Messrs . S. F. Bentley and J. Boffey as joint secretaries . The other officials were as follows : President , ceived an interesting cutting from a Queens- Swann , Mr. G. E. Godson , Major Giles , Dr. Mr. James Edwards , of Broadward , has re- Mr. W. Baldwin , J.P .; judges , Rev. E. II . land paper giving a good impression as to Harris , Mr. W. H. Depper , Mr. C. E. N. to milking preferred . - Apply , W. A. Australia . We extract the following as being judges stewards , Messrs . H. Grey and W. and Children , " Winifred Handley ; recitation , BRIGHT , Scatterbrain , Leominster . of local interest : " The Hereford bull , which Timmins ; competitors ' stewards , Messrs . H. Forget , " Lottie Leake ; recitation , " A Little GIRL , as purchased by Mr. J. H. S. Barnes , of Cann- gate stewards , Messrs . W. Moore and Cdier Daddy , " Nancy M. Roberts ; song , Leominster . Edna Little ; recitation , " God Bless my sol- vant kept . - Apply , " R.S , " c / o News Office , ing Downs , for 800 guineas , arrived in War- Plevey ; handicappers , Messrs . C. Haywood , G.Praise , " N. and V. Tarbath ; recitation , wick on Friday . This bull , which is named Amyes , F. Bache ; starter , Mr. C. Haywood ; " The Last Item , " Rosa Lloyd ; closing hymn Printing , good opportunity for smart Broadward Eclipse , was bred at Broadward , assistant starter , Mr. C. Bentley ; clerk of the JANTED , APPRENTICE to Letterpress Leominster , Herefordshire , England , by Mr. course , Mr. J. C. Juckes ; joint secretaries , by the school , " Beautiful Zion built above . " James Edwards , and was brought to Australia Messrs . S. F. Bentley and J. Boffey ; treasurer , The collections for the Sunday School funds lad , good wages . - Apply , LEOMINSTER PRINT- for stud purposes by Mr. J. A. Beatty , the Mr. F. Bache . amounted to 1 IS . 1od . , which with donations ING COMPANY , next Post Office and Drapers kindly given by Mr. Morgan 10s . , and Mrs. Lane , Leominster . Tonge 5s . , brought the total to 116s . 10d . On Monday about 25 children belonging to the school and some of their mothers and friends , numbering about 60 in all , were con- veyed by waggon , kindly lent by Mr. Morgan , who sending his reliable men , Mr. Wilcox and Angus Tonge , bestowed every care in convey- ing those entrusted to them . Mr. Webb dis- played his neighbourly spirit in taking those who could not go with the young folk . Thus everyone arrived safely at the Woodend Farm , W SMALL VILLA , with Pig and Poultry Bircher Common , where plenty of hot water Motherland ; those men who had gone out , so enjoyable . Mrs. Lilwall , Miss Nichollas , years ago had made new homes ; they had Mr. W. Jenkins , Mr. G. Williams , and others carried them those traditions all those years which the first prize in the race for ladies , Stanley Wine championship at the recent Royal Wyile and E. J. Davies ; telegrape steward , Nellie Tarbath ; recitation , A Safe Shelter , " W Help , Private house , Small family , ser- English people had built up . Ideals , more Davies being first in the race for men . those a corners , won the than ideals , solid facts - that righteousness was righteousness , and that evil was evil , freedom , liberty , fairplay . All those traditions were WEDDING AT BURFORD . associated with the name of the British Empire . These men had gone out , they had The wedding took place at Burford Chur formed new nations , abounding , expanding , on Saturday , August 4th , of Miss G. H. Bet- and bearing with those traditions of the past , tridge and Lieutenant R. C. Leslie , K.O.S.B. well - known Victorian breeder . No longer re- Over £ 60 was taken in gate money , so that and yet they looked back and called this land , The officiating clergyman was the Rev. E. C. quiring his services , Mr. Beatty entered him the crowd which watched the events must which perhaps they may never have seen , McLaughlin . The Rev. H. M. Rooke presided for the show sales , and after keen competi- have numbered well over 3,000 . In addition their motherland ( applause ) . nations had recognised the tie which bound at the organ , the hymns being " The voice tion he was secured by Mr. Barnes for the Secretary collected £ 30 in subscriptions . " Lead us , Canning Downs , where a high - class Hereford During the day a pig was sold and realised them together , the tie of the Motherland , the that breathed o'er Eden " and Heavenly Father , lead us . " herd is to be established . Fifty high - class £ 10 , while other receipts should bring in a tie of loyalty to our King and Throne ( ap- The bride , who was given away by her Hereford heifers are to be transferred to total of nearly £ 100 for the V.A.D. Hospital Three years ago he hardly thought father , was charmingly attired in a plause ) . dainty Canning Downs from Lyndhurst , North after expenses have been met . there was anyone who thought that these great gown of white crepe de chine , embroidered with Queensland , one of Mr. Barnes's stations , In opening the sports with a brief speech the and precious traditions , which we had in- silk and strapping of white moiré rib- and a commission has been sent to England President ( Mr. W. Baldwin ) welcomed the herited through our ancestors , were in danger , bon . She also wore white tulle veil for the purchase of half a dozen of the best visitors to Tenbury . He remarked that they but they were . For forty years a bitter enemy with embroidered These will be were gathered together for a good cause , the over which was Hereford heifers procurable . of ours had prepared our downfall , by what a chaplet of orange blossom . She carried a added to the Canning Downs herd . The cham- V.A.D. Hospital , where there were a number means we were gradually discovering , by what bouquet of white carnations and white heather . pion bull , Broadward Eclipse , is a magnifi- of brave men who had done their best for base subterfuges and actions of the basest The bridesmaids were Miss Rosemary Mecently proportioned animal , true to type , low their country . They in the country were do- kind Germany had gradually forced her way , Laughlin and Miss Connie Smith , of Liverpool . set , with any amount of substance and ing all they could to produce as much as pos- with the object of crushing what she recog- The former wore a frock of pink under white quality , and just the sort needed to build up sible in the way of food out of the land so as nised as her greatest enemy , British industry . muslin , with hat to match , while Miss Smith a high - class herd . The Germans said they In the old days Canning to beat the enemy . For forty years she had been gathering to- was attired in a white dress with blue hat . Downs was noted for its splendid Shorthorn would starve us out , but they did not intend gether her Allies , and for forty years she bore They carried bouquets of pink carnations and to allow them to do so . To the munitioners in her mind one enemy and that was England , white heather . The bride's mother wore a who were present he expressed the hope that the British Empire , and she taught her nigger brown silk dress , a long Maltese lace they would return to their work invigorated children from generation to generation to look scarf , and hat of puttee silk underlined with and more determined than ever to help to give for the day in which they would draw the brown , and carried a bouquet of Allan John He had much pleasure in declaring the sports the Germans the good thrashing they deserved . Sword and cut down and destroy for ever the Richardson roses . The bride's going away British Empire . That day was reached on dress consisted of grey coat and skirt and hat August . 4th three years ago , that day under- to match trimmed with pink . Mr. S. F. Bentley expressed the thanks of taken , and entered upon by this German The church , which was well filled for the Empire , and more than a million men , occasion , had been beautifully decorated under trained in every way to meet every obstacle , the superintendence of Miss Davis . The screen scientific and chemical in order to destroy was an especial feature , being a mass of Dor The day was fixed for the 4th August , othy Perkin rosés . foes . 1917 . The proclamation of that day had yet A reception was afterwards hold at Burford to be heard . That day of victory should never Rectory , kindly lent for the occasion by the The resolution that they Rector and Mrs. McLaughlin , and later the were going to acclaim that day affirmed for bride and bridegroom motored to Woofferton , come ( applause ) . the third time our inflexible , our implacable meeting the afternoon train to Chester , Where determination never , never to give up until the first few days of their honeymoon we had conquered and beaten to the ground spent . Lieutenant and Mrs. Leslie have been that military domination , that work of dark- the recipients of many and costly presents . ness , that work of evil which was now invading hall is reading he day ved by It rested upon us and our Allies to withstand of the nd one e town week . ab has camp . .thus intern- Naval ajority ountry uch as e only ranted Stoker August taying of 25 , ns re- the central countries of Europe ( applause ) . and for ever beat down and eliminate for ever from Europe that curse of tyranny , of rapine and murder , which was known by the name of German culture ( applause ) . There A FATAL HAYFIELD ACCIDENT . We regret to say that Mr. George Wall , cattle . " B open . event a W VANTED , PLAIN COOK , good character , good wages . - Apply , " J.L , " c / o News Office , Leominster . ANTED , a young GIRL , to help with WANT shop , age from 14 to 16. - Apply , " H. W , " c / o News Office , Leo- minster . ANTED , a Six - Roomed HOUSE , or for brewing tea , and new milk were provided Run , in or near Leominster , good water by Mrs. Bowen . Tea was quickly served by essential . - Apply , " RETA , " c / o News Office , several willing helpers , and was thoroughly Leominster . enjoyed by all . Afterwards swings and bringing a most enjoyable day to a close . games were indulged in by the young folk , arrived home about 9 o'clock . All DAYS OF PRAYER . SPECIAL SERVICES AT LEOMINSTER PRIORY CHURCH . Saturday and Sunday last were observed as The Vicar was The WANTED , RESIDENCE , with four bed- rooms , two sitting - rooms , bath - room , etc. , also small garden . - Apply , " D. N , " c / o News Office , Leominster . ANTED , good DAY - GIRL , or CHAR- WOMAN , good wages . - Apply ; QUEEN'S HEAD VAULTS , Leominster . ARDENER Wanted , three days per week . Leominster . for Cattle , or Grain.- Blacksmith trade . - Apply , J. BRACE , Leominster . BOOT TRADE - Wanted , a good all - round REPAIRER . - Apply , FREEMAN , HARDY AND WILLIS , LTD . , Leominster . W WANTED , RESIDENCE in Kingsland , or near , 2 sitting - rooms , 4 bedrooms , small garden . - Apply , " F. E , " c / o News Office , Leominster . ་ ་ WANTED to Rent a COTTAGE , o near Bircher Common . - Apply , " B.0 , " c / o News Office , Leominster . The contributors to the Navy Stall in Leo- minster Market on Friday were : Mrs. Burrell ( Hampton Court ) , Sir F. Cawley , Miss Sanders , Mrs. Thornely , Mrs. Bowcott ( Ashton ) , Boys of National School , Pryce Jones ( 47 , Mill St. ) , Mrs. Chambers ( Hatfield ) , Miss Saer , Mrs. Humphreys ( Stoke ) , Mrs. Stokes ( Eyecote all to the President for declaring the sports Navy Garden ) , Moyle & Sons , sacks , Mrs. open and to all who had helped to make the Days of Prayer at Leominster Priory Church , success . He mentioned that their ob- thus marking the third anniversary of the Pritchard ( Kingsland ) , Mrs. Bryan ( Kings ject was to get £ 100 for the V.A.D. Hospital . outbreak of war . Litany , followed by a cele- 500 GALLONS , Sheep , Pitching land ) , Miss Stephens ( Kingsland ) , Mrs. Wall The programme of sports was then com- bration of Holy Communion took place on ( Monument , Kingsland ) , Mrs. Price ( Kings- menced . The various events were run off well Saturday morning , when a good number of Apply , BRUNT , Yarpole . land ) , Mrs. Leiws ( Kingsland ) , Mrs. Sharpe to time and were keenly contested . Much parishioners communicated . ( Kingsland ) , Mrs. Williams ( Holgate , Kings- amusement was caused by the Ladies ' Sing- the celebrant . On Saturday evening there was WANTED , strong BOY , 14 or 15 , to learn land ) , Misses Yeomans ( Kingsland ) , Mr. Ros- ing Competition , in which the competitor had evening prayer and intercessions at 7.15 p.m. , coe ( Kingsland ) , Mrs. Edwards ( Kingsland ) , to hold a live pig while singing not less than the Norman Nave being well filled . Mr. Millardship ( Kingsland ) , Mrs. Price ( Wall two verses . The prize - the pig - was awarded service was conducted by the Vicar and the End , Kingsland ) , Mrs. Watkins ( Kingsland ) , after a very close contest by five ladies , to Miss Rev. C. V. Stockwood . A striking address on Mrs. Jenkins ( Kingsland ) , Colonel Davidson , G. Williams , who returned the pig for the the spiritual lessons of the war was given by Mrs. Heygate ( Buckland ) . benefit of the Hospital . Mr. S. H. Mattock the Rev. P. L. Phelps , Vicar of Newlyn , near then offered the pig for sale by auction . The Pensance . On Sunday morning Litany was The death occurred on Sunday , at his resi- following bids were made Mr. Depper 10s .. said at 7.45 p.m. by the Vicar , a celebration dence , 40 , Lavender Road , Worcester , of Mr. Mr. Baldwin 10s . , Mr. Bradnum , fruit mer- of Holy Communion following at 8 , which was John Archer White , at the age of 72 years . chant , Covent Garden , 10s .; Mr. Clarke 10s . , taken by the Rev. C. V. Stockwood , assisted The deceased gentleman , who had been in Mr. Clent 10s . , Mr. Sharp 5s . , Dr. Harris 5s . , by the Rev. P. L. Phelps . At 11 p.m. morn- The pig ing prayer was said , followed by Holy Com- failing health for the past eighteen months , Mr. Froggatt 5s . , Mr. A. Wood 5s . was then sold and re - sold as came to Worcester fifteen years ago on acquir- follows : Mr. munion , the celebrant being the Vicar assisted Clent £ 2 38. , Mr. Depper 30s . , Mr. Baldwin by Mr. Stockwood . There were large numbers Street , having conducted similar businesses in 30s . , Mr. Depper 22s . In addition to the races of communicants at both administrations . The verdict of " Accidental previously . In a competition for guessing the love profound , " " O God of Bethel by whose Mr. White will be remembered weight of a leg of mutton three competitors hand " and following the sermon " God moves by many people as a successful business man guessed one ounce above the weight - 8 lbs .. 15 in a mysterious way . " in the town . For many years he carried on business at the premises now occupied by Mr. ning tickets were therefore drawn , the leg of who gave a noteworthy address from the words The preacher was the Rev. C. V. Stockwood , Wood . Mr. Archer White was a prominent mutton going to Mr. W. H. Depper . " Ye have not passed this way heretofore " Freemason , and was Worshipful Master of the ing competition , a penny throwing competi » ( Joshua 3 , part of 4 ) . After explaining the circumstances under which those words were spoken he asked them to apply them to the assembled that morning . They stood before a unknown on the threshold of which they had the Newnham Bridge Band , which also played crisis in the history of their country and Em- for dancing during the evening . pire . Few of them were unaware of what the WGAR FENCING POSTS read The following , was the programme of sports : prolongation of that terrible war meant . 120 yards flat handicap ( for boys under 14 ) : They were beginning to shut their teeth in First heat , 1 ; P. H. Hartland , 10 yds .; 2 , W. anticipation of bitter demands upon their very Poulter , 5 yds . Second Heat : 1 , R. J. Arrow - souls . The agony of it was becoming intense smith , scratch ; 2nd , W. Howells , 11 yds . They began to lose sight of the main issue n Third . heat : 1st , C. Shorting , scratch ; 2nd , the very stress and burden of it all , and now S. Mills , 5 yds . Final 1st , C. Shorting ; to - day they were asked to face a fourth year ward as did the Israelites with seriousness and egg - producing Food- ask themselves what it would bring to them Adjunct . Splendid with house scraps , mid- as individuals and as a nation . God alone dlings , etc .; 6d . carton lasts 20 hens a fort- knew that and much depended upon the atti- night . tude in which they went forward to face it . Corn Merchants , Leominster . Obtain to - day from MOYLE & Co. , might be those who felt what might be des- Corn Exchange , Tenbury , who met with an cribed as nervous with regard to this war accident in the hayfield on July 25th , subse - ing the tailoring business of Mr. Weldon , High and its result and rightly say Germany was quently passed away in Kidderminster Infir- not yet defeated . It was a long , long way mary on Monday . to Tipperary and we had not yet reached the Wednesday , when a WANTED , MALE sor FEMALE ' BUS An inquest was held on Hereford and Leominster for many years there were numerous special competitions and hymns used were " Father of Heaven , whose DRIVER , for the TALBOT YARD , Leo- goal . It required and would require for us Death " was returned . Much sympathy is more and more strenuous sacrifices , personal felt with the deceased's widow and one child . sacrifices , and personal responsibility to back up those who were now standing face to face Nation must back up and support that army , without which their valour might be in vain . TO PRISON . DRINK . events . ozs . and two were one ounce short . The win- A bowl- with the foe in Flanders . The spirit of this LEOMINSTER VISITOR SENT Royal Edward Lodge , Leominster , in 1879. tion and houpla , also brought in revenue . He was Companion M.E.Z. of the Palladin At the conclusion of the sports the prizes were Royal Arch Chapter , No. 120 , Hereford , in distributed by Mrs. Godson . They must feel that the whole spirit , the very NOVELIST'S PLIGHT THE RESULT OF 1892 , and a member of Worcester ( 529 ) Lodge Music was provided during the afternoon by breath of this nation was with them ( ap- and Page ( 3378 ) Lodge at the time of his plause ) .. All our strength must be given to At the Hereford City Police Court death . Mr. White was a member of the City Club , The Cross , for several years , and also of the City Bowling Club . He leaves a widow , five sons - three of whom are serving with the forces and four daughters . The funeral took has yet undergone when we were plunged into up Unprepared , not knowing of Unprepared ! Thurs- sud- The ase of Edvin a world agony . any result . ended amiiy , Loyal The v . E .. ser- Bow- UEL . oman nder- ld to mag- ld on plum- was ag to Com- ke a and bed- was that and es to f all could ison hat on place on Thursday . minster . GR FOR SALE . RAMOPHONE RECORDS . - Send 2 / - for " Jaaka Hiva Hicky Dula , " the song has crazed the world , post free . - BROWN , Adver- tiser - Buildings , Ludlow . WHEELBARROWS , LADDERS , OAK for delivery . - C . NORGROVE , Saw Mills , Leo- minster . CDDER , per gallon . - Apply , STEPHENS , NIDER . - Fifty Gallons of good HARVEST Sunny Bank , Kingsland . 2rd , P. Hartland ; 3rd , W. Poulter ; r . , W. and it was right that they should look for XTRA - VIM Poultry Powder . Marvellous The total number of eggs received at the local Depot last week were 718 , all of which Howells . were sent to the Central Depot in Lonlon . The collections were : Yarpole Parish ( per First give them strength and support ( applause ) . To - day we affirmed that belief . It was not Saturday , before the Deputy - Mayor ( Mr. G. B. necessary that the resolution should be put , Greenland ) , Norman Roe ( 32 ) giving an address with any idea of there being a " Yea or Nay . " at Broad Street , Leominster , and describing The whole voice of the British Empire cried himself as a novelist , was charged with having " Yea , yea . We swear we will not sheath the been drunk in the streets on Friday . P.C. Arthur Morris proved the case , and said sword until our victory has been achieved . " We were put to the severest test any nation that defendant was very drunk and was locked The prisoner , who was obviously in a very 80 yards flat handicap ( for girls under 16 ) : The consideration shaky condition , pleaded guilty , and it trans- 1st , D. Bennett , scratch ; 2nd , that we had no ulterior aims in joining France pired that he had been charged with drunken . Mrs. Connolly ) 15 , Lucton ( per Mrs. Payne- M. Amyes , 9 yards . ness in the streets at Leominster on Thursday Second heat : 1st , M. and supporting the force of the treaty when He had asked for a little pity , as he had Brown ) 16 , Hatfield Parish 7 , Ivington ( per Bridgwater , scratch ; 2nd , R. James , 1 yard . that treaty with Belgium was violated . We Miss Hyslop ) 72 , Bodenham 14 , Eyton 18 , Final : 1st , M. Bridgwater ; 2nd , D. Bennett ; did it in the cause of righteousness , and in the been in the Army off and on , for two and a half years . He had promised the Leominster Kingsland ( per Miss Price ) 34 , Kingsland 3rd , M. Amyes . cause of justice , and because honour demanded Tug - of - War ( six - a - side contest ) : First pull : it of us . We made the mistake of not being Curt that he would go into a Nursing Home School ( per Mr. and Mrs. Nock ) 12 , Humber School 66 , Eardisland School 27 , Eardisland Tenbury V.T.C. walk over ; second pull , Boras- for a time , as he had had shell shock , and was ready and we had to wait while we prepared suffering from insomnia , and he now asked to Parish ( per Miss Greenhough ) 28 , Monkland ton , walk over ; Boraston Lightweights , walk to cope with this enormous military power , be allowed to go , on condition of finding a 6 , Wigmore ( per Miss Bamford ) 9 , Leysters | over . Semi - final Boraston , an easy win . but we had done it .. How ? By our innate Home where he could stay for some months . School S , Pudleston Parish ( per Miss Owen ) Final winners : Boraston . power of bulldog determination . Slow to Asked why he had come to Hereford , he said 16 , Eye Council School ( per Mr. and Mrs. 120 yards race ( for men in H.M. uniform : move , but when onc set in motion , we never , there was no Home for such cases as his own never let go . Our army in Flanders was now at Leominster , and that he had come to find an army of the nation , of our best blood , our one here . enlure ? lest brains were now working and fighting on The Deputy - Mayor thought that perhaps the the plains of Flanders . How long would this accused had better be remanded whilst en- One said in the words of the quiries regarding him could be made . Psalmist " How long , oh Lord , how long ? " Prisoner pleaded hard to be allowed out on We could perhaps shorten the time , to bring bail , and said there were " plenty of people " that long looked for peace , by straining our- in Hereford who knew him , including Mr. selves , and by giving that strength to the Greenland , to whom he had paid a bill of £ 30 army we could shorten the war and thus bring some time ago . victory and peace . He believed that when The Clerk ( Colonel Scobie ) : Do you know the Vick ) 39 , Orleton Parish 22 , Hope and Ford 1st , Pte . ' Brewer ; 2nd , Pte . Holland ; 3rd , Pte . 10 , Humber Parish ( per Mrs. Rome ) 8 , Leo- Taylor . minster Town ( per Miss L. Norgrove ) Ios . 9d . If as a people they came out of that trial successfully it would be because of character . Millions of persons of their name and race were living by the moral reserves generated by thank God that so much that was noble and true had survived the hurricane of war . The they thought knew little of its meaning . The British soldier was the faith of ages past . They might devoutly those whom as vitalising and TO LET . CH . LEES , Berrington Mill , Tenbury . NOTTAGE and GARDEN to Let . - Apply , ALMELEY - To Let , LADY LIFT VILLA , spirit of sacrifice had awakened even amongst a beautifully situated Residence , with ex- tensive views , containing 2 Sitting - rooms , 4 120 yards flat handicap ( open ) . First heat brave , as chivalrous , as cheerful , as dogged , with necessary Outbuildings , large productive Bedrooms and Boxroom , Kitchen , Pantry , and 14 egks , ( per Miss Dowding ) 5s . 8d . and 1st , E. Shorting ; 2nd , E. H. Moorhouse , 1 yard . as ever and yet their country was in danger , 7 eggs . Collected at the Navy Stall in the Second heat : 1st , J. Potts , 3 yards ; 2nd , L not from without , but from within , He re- Garden with choice fruit . - Apply , A. WILLIAMS , Market , 53 , the donors being : Mrs. Saer , Mrs. Davies , 10 yards . Final 1st , J. Potts , 3 ferred to their wrong headedness , selfish indi- Old Castle , Almeley . Swaithes , Two Friends , Mrs. Davies ( Arrow yards ; 2nd , E. Shorting ; 3rd , E. H. Moor - vidualism and inability to take large views . They were far too ready to talk about rights News Office , Leominster . Other house , 3 yards . NO LET , COTTAGE . - Apply , " L.A. , " c / o Mill ) , Mrs. Harris ( Dishley Court . contributors at the Depot were : Miss Proud- Ladies Singing Competition ( holding a live than duties and in spite of a splendid willing- man ( Luston ) , Mrs. Wardrop ( Lawtonbury ) , pig ) , not less than two verses to be sung : ness sacrifice personal things it had to be es to save P. Buch a spirit would not L September 29th , 3 reception rooms , 6 bed- Mrs. Herring ( Ashton ) , Mrs. Bert Hall ( Ash- 1st , Miss G. Williams . ton ) , Miss Hutchinson ( Grantsfield ) , The One mile handicap ( open ) : 1st , E. A. Moor- carry through the tremendous calls of the com- yards ; 2nd , L. Davies , 50 yards ; 3rd , ing year . They as a nation must get back to and cold water ) , spacious grounds , garage , rooms , dressing room , bath room ( with hot Misses Williams ( Stocktonbury ) , Miss White house , ( Leinthall Earles ) , Mrs. Robinson ( Hamnish ) , F. Potter , 25 yards . the fountain , the rock , God Himself . They stabling ( with loose box ) , harness room , ex- 100 yards flat handicap ( for ladies over 16 ) must enter the unknown country as did the ternal oaked smoke room ; rent moderate.- that he knew Miss- Edwards ( Monkland ) , Mrs. Ingram Let the thought of God's suffi- Apply , GRANGE COURT , Leominster . ( Shobdon ) , Miss Woodhouse ( Tan - y - Coed ) , Mr. First heat : 1st , Miss C. Davies ; 2nd , Miss W. Israelites . in the fire and tried to the uttermost , there Examining defendant's papers , the Chief Con . Hill ( Orleton Manor ) , Mrs. Heygate ( Buck- Tippins . Second heat : 1st , Miss E. W. Hay- ciency in their past history give them courage would be a new England and a new ' Wales , stable remarked on the indefinite character as land ) , Miss Wood ( The Ryelands ) , Mrs. wood ; 2nd , Miss Lee Jones . Final : 1st , Miss and hope for the future . If as they entered and that we should all be brought together regarded his Army experience , and observed Eggs bought with Haywood ; 2nd , Miss Davies ; 3rd , Miss Tip- the realm of new and strange experiences they To Let , TOBACCONIST BUSINESS , 22 , grasped the hand of God with new fervour and GOODWIN , Tobacconist , Drapers Lane , Leo- Drapers Lane , good turnover . - Apply , in a brotherhood of nations ( applause ) . there were three cheque books , and that defend- Bright ( Ivingtonbury ) . Comic costume cycle race ( for men ) : 1st , J. looked to be taught new truths , to meet new minster . The Rev. H. L. Kewley also spoke urging ant's Leominster landlord had claimed one of money in hand , 105 . Vobe ; 2nd , H. Higgins ; and 1st prize for cos- needs , they would be no mean citizens . tume , W. Perkins 3rd . Proceeding , the preacher said they heard aidata T ROOM and BEDROOM , with use of 120 yards race ( open to members of Tenbury to - day of reconstruction , a V.T.C. ) : 1st , Pte . J. Wormington ; 2nd , Pte . come to stay . They , must see that the sacri- piano . - Apply , " G.S , " c / o News Office , Leo- C. Parton . fice of their men was not in vain . The Eng- minster . Obstacle race ( about mile ) : 1st , L. W. H. land to be must be approximate to the Eng- Luckett ; 2nd , A. R. Potts ; 3rd , W. Clent . The Secretary expresses thanks to the follow - system was going to the scrap heap . It was placing ing - Mr . Kemp for the Cricket not going to be an easy time , especially for the " O.W , " c / o News Office , Leominster . this war was over , when our soldiers came Deputy - Mayor , this gentleman ( Mr. Greenland ) ? back home with the word peace upon their Accused : No , sir . banners , there would be re - generation and new birth ; he believed that purged as we had been nothing whatever of the defendant . Mr. Greenland remarked those who had not taken any interest in the them . Defendant : I don't think there is one of his . war to do all they could to help . It was not The Chief Constable : I do not think you playing the game for them to be sitting at home whilst other people were fighting for were in a condition to know what you had in Defendant said he was of independent means . The Deputy - Mayor remanded him in custody till Monday morning . them at the front . To those who had given your pockets . their lives the message from this meeting was Thank God for all you have done and were going to do in the months or years , it might And thank be , before the war would end . " Prisoner appeared in the box again on Mon- APPLE AND ONION PICKLE . One pound of cooking apples and one pound of Spanish onions . Slice thinly , and fill jars each . Between alternately with a layer of each layer put chillies and spices to taste . Fill jars with vinegar , and cover them closely . pins . Let , well FURNISHED SITTING ro . 7 , CHURCH STREET , Leominster to land of their ideal . Much of the present social N Let from September 1st next . - Apply , |