The Kington Times - August 1917
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Kington Times 18th August 1917 - Page 2
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| Date | 18/08/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 18th August 1917 |
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2 ANYONE " THE KINGTON TIMES . AUGUST 18 , 1917 . Can sell a " cheap " line , but it takes brains to sell a better article . This also applies to the making of goods . We have some cheap lines of course , but we prefer to sell the good stuff , be- cause we can recommend it and know it will give satisfaction . What we aim at is not only to get your custom to - day , but also next week , next month and next year . Pennell Bros. , 47 , Duke Street , Kington . HEREFORDSHIRE Dental Surgery . 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 , Mathematics 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 . OXFORD LOCALS - JUNIORS : Four Candidates , four passed , one gained 1st Class Honours . L 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 , four passed , one gained 2nd Class Honours , 1st Division . OXFORD LOCALS JUNIORS : Four Candidates , three passed , one gained 2nd Class Honours , 2nd Division . PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION : Three Candidates , three passed . The School will Re - Open on Tuesday , September 18th , 1917 . Fees , 2 per Term , or 6 per Annum ( payable in advance ) . Application for Admission to be made to Mr. THOS . MAHIR , or to the HEADMASTER , at at the School . MR . B. A. HAMER , War Agricultural T. R. Johnson DEATH AND FUNERAL OF North Herefordshire Executive Committee . D. F. Osborne The Executive Committee hereby give notice . that they have appointed the under- mentioned firms ( who have undertaken to purchase and store manures ) " Approved Agents , " from whom Farmers will now be able to obtain their supplies : - Messrs . Franklin , Barnes & Co. , Ltd. , Hereford . 11 , St. Owen St. , HEREFORD , Strathvlew , MALVERN . ATTENDANCE AT Church St. , Kington , Every TUESDAY . Messrs . Russell & Pike , Ross - on - Wye . Messrs . Passey , Nott & Co. , Hereford . The following gifts are gratefully acknowl- Messrs . J. W. Williams & Son , Brom - edged on behalf of the Kington Red Cross Hos- pital Kington Fishing Club ( per Mr. Del- yard . fosse ) , trout ; Mrs. Banks , lettuces ; Miss Jones , wimberries ; Mr. Greenly , butter , flowers , cur- rants and raspberries ; Rev. C. Watkins , beans , peas , potatoes ; B.W.N.T.A. , 254 eggs ; Mrs. Gwyer Cooseberries ; Mr. Parr , vegetables ; Mr Greenly , raspberries , butter , radishes , carrots ; Miss Watling . Miss Jones , Miss E. Dowling and Miss M. Dowling , wim- berries ; Mrs. Gwyer , grapes and peaches . Messrs . A. T. Turner & Co. , Hereford . Messrs . J. & P. Turner , Kington . Mr. G. F. Hinton , Leominster . Mr. T. Porter , Leominster . Mr. J. P. Morgan , Ross - on - Wye . Mr. J. E. Craddock , Ledbury . The Committee urge Farmers to place their Orders immediately with any of the above firms , and to ensure a supply to store the same on their premises . It is more than likely that unless orders are given at once Agents will be unable to procure supplies . H. K. FOSTER , Executive Officer . LIGHTING - UP TIME . RESTRICTED LIGHTING . 10.17 LAMPS ON VEHICLES . Saturday , August 18th 8.47 Sunday , August 19th 8.44 Monday , August 20th 8.42 Tuesday , August 21st 8.40 10.14 10.12 10.10 Wednesday , August 22nd 8.38 10.8 Thursday , August 23rd 8.36 10.6 Friday , August 24th 8.34 10.4 S - B Hill , • • grapes , and the War . PTE . B. WILLIAMS KILLED . Suitable Goods for Holiday Wear . The Best Assortment can be seen at J. A. Cole's . Pretty Designs , Economical Prices , To - day's Styles . A Lot of Ladies ' Silk Summer Sports Coats Goods To Clear at Exceptionally Low Prices . IN GREAT VARIETY . Joseph A. Cole , Draper and Milliner , 24 , High Street , Leominst KILLED IN FRANCE . summer . The prevailing wind is called " shamal . ' It sometimes blows for a We also regrtt to announce that information month at a time . The seasons are : Winter , has been received that Pte . Walter Powell , of December to February ; Spring , March to May ; the Welsh Regiment , died of wounds in France Summer , June to September ; Autumn , October We regret to record the death of Mr. Benja- min Alfred Hamer , of Kington , which occurred at his residence there on Friday last . Mr. Hamer , who was 78 years of age , was one Kington's oldest and most respected townsmen , We regret to announce that information has he having carried on business there as a buil- been received that Pte . Benjamin Williams , of der and surveyor for about 55 years . He the Kington Literary Institute , Kington , has leaves a widow and a daughter ( the latter be- been killed in action in France . Pte . Williams ing in India ) to mourn his loss , his two sons , joined the Shropshire Light Infantry in Novem- Messrs . Alfred and Bert Hamer , having pre- ber last and was afterwards transferred to the deceased him . Mr. Alfred Hamer , who was a Royal Welsh Fusiliers , with a battalion of Government Surveyor on the Gold Coast , died which he was serving at the time of his death . about 7 years ago , whilst his youngest son , Mr. In civil life he was a printer in the employ of Bert Hamer , who joined the Colours soon after Mr. A. Stevenson , High Street , Kington , and the outbreak of war , was killed in action in he also acted as caretaker of the Kington Liter- France on May 15th , 1915 , whilst serving with ary Institute and was held in the highest es- on the 31st of July . He was the fifth son of to November . The marshes , I should say , the King's Shropshire Light Infantry . teem by the members of that Institution , the Mr. and Mrs. William Powell , of Titley , and are caused by the overflowing of the river ; The late Mr. Hamer took no part in public majority of whom are now serving and who will was aged 29 years . Before joining the Army for instance , we were camped for five months life , but he was a Churchman and a strong read of Pte . Williams's death with much re- he was a butcher in Presteign . He leaves a between the Suwada Marsh and the river ( by Conservative . He was also one of the oldest gret . Captain Griffiths in a letter dated July widow and three children to mourn his loss . the Sanna - i - yat position ) . The marsh all the and most esteemed brethren of the Arrow 10th to the deceased soldier's wife says : " 1 summer is dry , but when the river rises the Lodge of Freemasons , having been initiated on regret to inform you that your husband was marsh becomes one huge lake . The river the 5th of November , 1888 , and was Worship : killed in action during the recent fighting . He rises very quickly and at the camp it rose in He received proved a ful Master of the Lodge in 1899 . very good soldier and was most three days right to the top of its banks , 12ft . Provincial Honours as Standard Bearer in 1901 , popular with his company . He did his duty to 15ft . It has then a tremendously strong and at the time of his death held the office of nobly and fell in one of the greatest battles current ( 4 miles per hour ) . " Junior Warden of his Lodge . He was also a ever fought and died a true British soldier's member of the Arrow Chapter , Royal Arch death . He is buried in a military grave . " Pte . Williams was 32 years of age and leaves Masons , and held the office of Second Assistant his loss . a widow and one little son aged 4 to mourn Sojourner . Hatton , The following gifts are gratefully acknow- ledged on behalf of Sarnesfield Court Red wardine , vegetables ; Mrs. Collett Mason , on Monday last amidst many signs of regret . Cross Hospital : Miss Burton , Philipson , Bred The funeral took place at Kington Cemetery Nieuport , vegetables ; Mr. J. H. Pearce , Calver Those who attended included Mrs. B. Hamer vegetable marrows ; Mr. Coopland , ( daughter - in - law ) , Messrs . H. and G. Staunton - on - Wye , cocoa , cheese , vegetables Mr. A. Stevenson , Messrs . A. J. Dillow , C. F. and jam ; Mr. C. J. Abbott , vegetables . Blakely , John Edwards , L. Wishlade , E. Blount , and the following members of the Arrow Lodge At a meeting of the Executive Committee of Freemasons , viz . -Messrs . J. Mounteer , of the Brecon and Radnor Farmers ' Union last .M .; F. T. Roper , E. A. Mahir , T. Mahir , week , Mr. O. W. Davies said he was pleased R. W. Griffiths , G. Davies , E. Bore , J. Wel- to find that North Herefordshire had adopted son , R. Bach , F. P. Young , H. Cook , T. A. The service at the a farmers ' candidate for that division , and it Deykes , Rev. T. Lloyd . was a pleasure for him to propose that they Cemetery was conducted by the Vicar , Rev. It H. E. H. Probyn , the Masonic Service being should give them their hearty support . were four workmen of the deceased , viz . : - William Powell , William Wear , E. Bosley and W. Gough . DEATH OF A PRESTEIGN SOLDIER . MESOPOTAMIA . PRESTEIGN SOLDIER'S DESCRIPTION . Corpl . W. E. A. Pugh , of the R.F.C. , writes a very interesting letter to Mr. A. Howard Smith , M.A. , Headmaster of the Presteign County School , which gives a very lucid des- cription of the nature of the country in which the British and Indian Forces are operating in Mesopotamia . ( Continued on Page 1 ) . WALTON . PRESENTATION . Corpl . Pugh says : " The land lying between Mr. G. Thorne , Station Master at Stanber the two rivers ( Tigris and Euphrates ) is as for the last 15 years , was presented with a you say , very fertile but is only cultivated near purse of money at the Crown Inn , Walton , n The death occurred at the Knighton Military Great tracts of land in this area are lying to take up the post of Station Master at Kene to the river and that in some places only . Tuesday evening on the occasion of his leaving Hospital last week of Pte . David Lewis , son of Mr. George Lewis , of Westwall , Presteign . Many years ago it was highly cultivated and The following gentlemen were present : Mr. waste only for the want of proper irrigation . Bridge . The Rev. T. Lloyd ( Vica :) presi d . Deceased joined the Shropshire Yeomanry , the remains of enormous irrigation schemes Thomas ( Hindwell ) , Mr. W. Evans ( Cont and afterwards transferred to the K.S.L.I. , and after serving in France was invalided home are still to be seen in the presence of cation Farm , Evenjobb ) , Mr. Davies ( Bilmore ) , Mr. W. and barrages . But now with the exception Stone ( Old Radnor ) , Mr. E. Jones ( Walton . suffering from shell shock . He received nis of a few places only the land on the river Mr. G. Norgrove ( Old Radnor ) , Mr. S. Jules was his sincere hope that Herefordshire would taken by Rev. Brother T. Lloyd . The bearers discharge from the Army some time ago , and banks is artificially irrigated and this , only by ( Womaston ) , Mr. S. Alman ( Walton Court ) , stick to their candidáte , as it would be an excellent thing for the farmers in general to get a purely agricultural representative into Wreaths were sent by his widow , Mrs. Mit- Parliament . He then moved that their Union should offer their support to Herefordshire in chell ( daughter ) , Mrs. B. Hamer and Bertie Mr. J. Owen , in seconding , ( daughter - in - law and grandson ) , the deceased's employees , Colonel and Miss Pearson , Miss the movement . was treated at various auxiliary hospitals . very crude Arab water lifts , the water being Mr. H. Hughes ( Walton ) , etc. The funeral took place on Monday at Pres- lifted out of the river on skins ( pulled by teign Cemetery . PRESTEIGN SOLDIERS KILLED . said he was glad to see England coming out so Hatton and Messrs . Henry and George Hatton , well , and he emphasised the importance of Arrow Lodge of Freemasons , Mr. Stuart Del- of fatalities in the present war and these have The little town of Presteign has had its share W. G. STORR - BARBER abandoning party politics , as it was their duty Arrow of Freemasons , raud of fatalities in the war and these have to vote for the farmers ' representative what- Miss H. Ridlington , Ivor and P. Powell , Alice further casualties amongst former residents ever his politics were . The resolution was Stokes , etc. Sculptor . Studio & works : Etnam Street : also Top of Bargates . FOR BEST unanimously carried . . " The funeral of Mr. J. Archer White , of 40 , Lavender Road , Worcester , whose death oc- MONUMENTAL WORK . curred on Sunday , August 5th , at the age of Established by J. Jay , 1840 . Satisfaction Guarant LOST . 72 years , took place on Thursday of last week , at Astwood Cemetery . The Rev. C. Chaytor , late rector of St. Helen's , officiated . The Mourners were : Messrs . Harry , Percy and Philip White ( sons ) , W. Bradford ( cousin ) , Leominster ; G. Butler ( Leominster ) , T. Wyatt The coffin was of oak with brass furniture , of the town , who have joined the colours . killed in France . Pte . W. Turner , of the R.F.A. , a son of Mrs. by Messrs . J. Meredith and Co. and the funeral arrangements were carried out Turner , of Warden Terrace , has been reported Pte . Turner is one of three brothers in the Forces . Pte . Sam Turner lost a leg in the service of his country , and a brother is also reported missing , and the loss of the third son , now reported , evokes much sympathy with the stricken mother . T KINGTON NATIONAL EGG COLLECTION . response to the appeal made at Kington LOST , between Leominster and Kingsland , ( Worcester ) , and Alderman C. W. Palmer Church and at the United Service in the KINNERSLEY BRASS SOCKET of a carriage lamp . Will finder please return to G. ABELL , Leomin- .ster . IN MEMORIAM . IN Ever Fond Memory of our darling baby Oswald Richard Douglas , son of Robert and Selina Amy Birnie , Woodgate , Kingsland , died August 21st , 1916 , aged 4 months . From sorrowing Mother , Dad , Brothers and Sisters . " Safe in the arms of Jesus . " The ington Times . SATURDAY , AUGUST 18th , 1917 . KINGTON NOTES . At Kington Market on Tuesday chickens made up to 7s . 6d . per couple ; hens , 6. per couple ; ducks , s . 6d . rabbits , to for butter , 1s . 10d . per lb .; 4d . per lb. • An apology was received from Recreation Ground on Sunday , August 5th , was Mr. A. A. Preece . Floral tributes were sent splendid and the organisers must feel well re- by " His loving and sorrowing Wife , " Katie paid for their trouble . Altogether 384 eggs and Archie , Syd and Daisy , Roland and Baby were handed over to the Depot and 3 15s . 2d . Joan , Mr. and Mrs. Edwardson ( Sidcup ) , Mrs. in cash . The eggs were sent away at once , 216 Armstrong and family ( Shrewsbury ) , Jeanie to France , 128 to the Kington Red Cross Hos- and Will ( Leominster ) , Mr. and Mrs. Main - pital . Eggs will be very scarce this winter , waring , Mr. and Mrs. Powell , Mr. and Mrs. and it is sure to be difficult to continue to Victor Parry ( Ross on - Wye ) , Mr. and Mrs. send all the eggs needed by the hospitals . Morgan ( Ross - on - Wye ) , Mr. William Rowe Consequently it has been thought best to ( Newport ) , Mr. and Mrs. Preece , Mrs. Penny , serve the cash to buy eggs from week to week Arthur and Norman , Tommy , Dora and Billie , and so keep up our supplies during the win- Mrs. Green , and Mr. and Mrs. Barnwell . Mr. Drennan . as ter . It would be such a help if everyone would realise how very welcome the smallest cash donation is from those who cannot give eggs . the The Vicar in asking Mr. Thomas to make , presentation said he was exceedingly horses bullocks ) and distributed round the fields by little canals . The river Euphrates has changed its course , the new chanuel join - obliged to all subscribers for their ready ris ponse . It was a most pleasant duty to him . ing the Tigris at Basra , the old at Quariah ( the site of the garden of Eden ) . The chang- as Mr. Thorne had been most obliging to every drying up of a very fertile area in the Baby Thorne , remarked that he was pleased to hand ing of the course probably accounts for the one during the time he had been at Stanner , Mr. Thomas in handing the present to Mr. lonian Plain ,, which at one time paid a revenue the purse over to Mr. Thorne as he had always of T 57,000 a year , and here a scheme started been most obliging and ready at all times by Sir W. Wilcock has recently been com - give his help and assistance to everyone . pleted by the Turkish Government . Mr. Thorne asked to be excused giving a Barrage , " with big gates with which they speech and briefly thanked all the subscribers called " The Hundiyah huge construction regulate the flow of water . It is situated at for their kindness in giving him that splen- Hillah ( a few miles from the ruins of Babylon ) dld present . A hearty vote of thanks was a place where the Euphrates divides into two Mr. and Mrs. Hughes for their kindness in accorded to branches . This construction is on the very lending the room for the occasion . It is a same spot as one of the very old irrigation schemes which was in use up to about 50 years ago . But the time when these plains were most prosperous was in the Assyrian , CASUALTIES . Babylonian and Persian Empires . The soil is of a sandy , clayey nature . Of course , as REPORTED KILLED . We regret to state that Pte . T. Brookes , MILITARY MEDALIST'S TOKEN OF RESPECT . DILWYN . WEDDING . News reached Kinnersley on Saturday that you will know , Mesopotamia depends more Much interest was taken by the parishion- Pte . Thomas Skyrme , of Hurstley , had been upon her dates than almost anything else , and ers in the wedding of two well known residents wounded in France . He is suffering from one sees date palms dotted all over the place , in the parish , which took place on Saturday shrapnel wounds and is now progressing fav- but coming up the Shatt - el - Arab ( the part last at Dilwyn Church . The parties were Mr. ourably in an English hospital . where the two rivers run to the sea ) there Reginald Patrick , eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Lance - Corporal A. V. Barlow , son of Mr. are tremendous date groves , in fact , right from 1. Patrick , of Dilwyn , and Miss Alice Rich- George Barlow , Newton , Kinnersley , who has the sea to Quarmah the banks are lined with ards , only child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles been in a French hospital suffering from a date palms , after which one sees very few , in Richards , The Plough , Dilwyn . There was a re- gas attack , is also improving satisfactorily . fact from Amarah to Kut one hardly sees any large attendance at the church , which had date palms nor sign of cultivation of any been beautifully decorated for the occasion . sort and the Arab in this part lives in a very The officiating clergyman was the Rev. F. primitive fashion indeed , and is of a very bad Mellor . The bride was given away by her character . His little villages consist of mud father . Mr. Herbert Patrick , brother of the and reel huts . The country is very thinly bridegroom , acted as best man . Mr. Wallace The Governors of the Leominster Grammar The following report covers two weeks , as last Border Regt . , third son of Mrs. E. Brookes , populated but all along the banks one can presided at the organ and played the " Wedd School have presented to the War Office a statement as to the importance they attach to week's report liad to be held over : - the Laurels , Leysters , has been reported see that it has once been ploughed land . Kut ing March " at the conclusion of the ceremony . retaining the services of Mr. Drennan 563 eggs have Leen received . He Of these 305 killed in action on November 18th , last . to Bagdad is rather more thickly populated , Later in the day the happy couple left by were sent to the Central Depot and 254 to the As was previously reported " missing " on that but from Bagdad the country takes on quite motor - car for Hereford en route for Bath . Headmaster and asked the department to con- Kington Red Cross Hospital . date . The eggs came . sider their representations before finally from : - Pte . Brookes joined up at the end of a different aspect , having small villages on they started on their journey they passed February , 1916. Two more bank sons of Mrs. either with numerous calling him up for service . Mr. Sale , as Clerk The little farms under an arch erected by Dr. Hall . Brookes are serving with the colours . watered by Arab water lifts . Here right up bridegroom is in the A.S.C. and has since left Mr. and Mrs. Patrick have been to Bagdad are grown dates , figs , oranges , for India . mulberries , pomgranates , grapes , barley , the recipients of the heartiest good wishes and wheat , opium , lettuce , cucumbers , peaches , numerous and handsome presents . The latter apples and rice . I believe that much the include a cheque subscribed to by the parishi- same is grown on the Euphrates . The value oners and handed over by the Vicar . The of grain , barley and wheat exported from bride is well known in the parish as a teacher Humphreys , who holds the Military Medal , in average The following lines were written by Pte . E. this country in 1909 was T 600,000 and the at the schools . amount of wheat exported from memory of Pte . W. Thomas , K. S. L. I. , of Bagdad was 15,000 tons . Pembridge , whose widow resides at the November and December and harvested in Vicarage ; Staunton - on - Arrow : May or June . At Kut - el - Amara , there is a liquorice factory . There is a great deal of a sheep , cattle and horse rearing carried on , but On Tuesday afternoon the funeral of the the pasturage is very bad between the two late , Mrs. Elizabeth Cox , of 37 , No. 3 Court , rivers , consisting principally of desert , with Upper Galdeford , who was found with her shrubs and rough grass , but the pasturage throat cut on Saturday morning took place in is beyond Bagdad and on the Persial Hill side the Old Cemetery in the presence of a crowd . is fairly good , particularly on the now famous The funeral was fixed to be at the Cemetery Diala River , and the place where our aero- at 3 o'clock , but long before that hour there planes just visited the Russians . In 1905 a was a large crowd in the street . The Salva- tax was levied on 57,000 buffaloes , and 122,000 tion Army held a service outside , the house sheep . Wool was at one time the largest and sung a hymn . The coffin was carried on a item of export after dates , but is not now so . bier and was covered with wreaths . We are glad to learn that Mr. Edgar Cole , The total value of exports from Bashra a few mourners were the deceased's three sons and over 504,000 , half of which three daughters , one son being in the Army youngest son of Mr. W. J. Cole , of Presteign , years ago was who volunteered for service in the Royal Fly- came from Bagdad . The country generally is in France ; the deceased's sisters and Brothers , ing Corps , soon after the outbreak of war , has very thinly populated , the only towns of any and sister - in law . The service was conducted been promoted to 1st Air Mechanic . He is size are Bagdad ( 145,000 ) , Karbara ( 65,000 ) , by the Rev. A. E. Lloyd Kenyon , Rector . The at present stationed at Hurst Park , London . ( 600,000 ) , Hillah ( 30,000 ) , Nayap coffin bore the inscription , " Elizabeth Cox . ( 12,000 ) , Amarah ( 10,000 ) , Nasiriyah ( 10,000 ) , died August 11th , aged 49. years . " Quarrah ( 5,000 ) , Kut ( 4,000 ) , and Masaiyah funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. ( 6,000 ) . Then beyond Bagdad is Samara , R. Poyner , Raven Lane . possibly So , 000 ) . I don't know why Bagdad is placed where it is ; it was founded in the year 750 A.D. , I believe , and is at the highest in taking the matter into their own hands . BROXWOOD . to the Governors , has now received a reply Service 384 , Miss Probert ( Lloyney ) 6 , Miss T. Collection at Kington Church and United stating that the War Office will not call up Morgan 3 , Kington Girls ' School 2 , R. Oliver It will be remembered that ( Bradnor ) 1 , Mrs. Drew ( Gladestry ) 6 , Mrs. Mr. Drennan volunteered for service and had Price ( The Cross ) 3 , Miss Price ( Blaen Peak ) been promised a commission in the Royal 4 , Mrs. Bach ( Lyonshall ) 5 , Mrs. Milne ( Titley ) the action taken by the Governors , who con- Farm ) 5 , Mrs. Cowdell ( Hergest Park ) 4 , Miss Garrison Artillery . He was not a party to 12 , Mrs. Preece ( College ) 4 , Mrs. Evans ( Mill sidered the position so seriously affected the Jones 2 , per Mis . Hicks 10 , Miss Mainwar future of the school that they were justified ing ( Brilley ) 6 , per Mrs. Walker 33 , per Mr. Cornish Watkins 31 , Mrs. Woodward , 2. Mrs. Pritchard ( Brook Cottage , Lyonshall ) 3 , Mr. G. At the time of writing the weather promises Davies 8 , Mrs. Davies ( Mount Pleasant , Lyons- an improvement but the heavy rains of the hall ) 6 , Mrs. Jones ( Penrhos ) 3 , Mrs. Chandler past few weeks have already wrought havoc . in field and garden . Successive storms have ( Rosehill , Lyonshall ) 1 , Mrs. Price ( Rushock ) 3 , The Congregational Sunday School anniver- per cash 25 , Mrs. Davies ( Hergest ) 1 . laid the grain low in many a promising field was held last Sunday , August 12th . Cash donations came from the Rev. H. E. and the condition of some grain is pitiable in sary Even if it could be harvested it Hymns were sung by the children from Cur- II . Probyn ( collections on August 5th ) £ 3 15s . the extreme . wen's Children's Day and were taught 2d . , A Friend Gd . , Miss Bodenlaan 1s . , Miss is so sodden as to be spoilt while even the standing corn will commence to grow if con- by the Rev. M. Charles and Mr. Thomas Humphries 1s .. Mrs Lloyd 1s . , Mr. D. Lloyd Then again the potato lows : Worthing . tinually moistened . Recitations were given as fol- 1s . , ( per Mrs. Walker ) Mrs. Wall 6d . , per Mrs. plots tell their own tale . " God will understand , " Lollie Lane ; Cornish Watkins 1s . 24d . , Miss Harris ( Howe The heavy rain has " Atis hoo , " nullified to some extent the benefit of spray - ters it , " May Lane ; " My Mother's Voice , " Cyril Morgan ; " What mat- Cottage , Lyonshall ) 3d . ing and with terrible rapidity the dreaded late Mr. John Lane ; " A Little blight has swept through plots which escaped Alice Badham .. Miss D. Morgan rendered duet was given by the . Miss Mary the first visitation . Those who are affected solo and a a Whisper , " will be wise to root up the haulm , keeping the Misses M. and Rhoda Hughes . potatoes in the ground by placing the feet Hughes and Miss Morgan presided very effi on either side of the ridge . We have it on ciently at the organ . high authority that cutting off the haulm is Charles gave the address . of little use as the lower part of the stem may be affected . Those who attach importance to the changes of the moon may take fresh courage from the fact that a new moon appears at 6.21 p.m. to - day . A month's fine weather would not only enable the fariners to get on with the harvest but would arrest the damage to crops which is becoming a matter of real seriousness . • * The Ret Matthew KINGSLAND . ACCIDENT . well . PRESTEIGN . He did not stop to reason when war began , But went and did his duty like a soldier and But no more will he answer the roll call , Or start at the bugle's sound , man ; But , Oh Lord , when the roll in heaven called , May his name in that book be found . ARMY PROMOTION . PRESTEIGN FAMILY'S RECORD . Bashra Corn is sown about THE LUDLOW TRAGEDY . FUNERAL OF THE VICTIM . THE HUSBAND OF DECEASED . The The The husband of the woman Elizabeth Cox . Mr. Charles Millichamp , of Presteign , a part of the river which is easily navigable by who was found with his throat cut and was re- remote descendant of Sieur de Millichamp , large boats . The people get , their living moved to the Workhouse Infirmary , is now whoes name appears in the Battle Abbey Roll , principally by fruit , sheep and cattle farming , getting better . has nine sons , one daughter , one son - in - law , but hundreds are employed in the making of and one grandson serving His Majesty . boats , furniture , copper goods , curing of skins Mr. Millichamp , who is a watchmaker , and fishing . There are hundreds of shops of COMMANDEERED GELDING . jeweller and gunsmith , has served for 25 years all kinds , kept generally by Armenians . It MILITARY WEDDING AT PRESTEIGN . On Wednesday morning an interesting mili- tary wedding took place at the parish Church , the contracting parties being Private G. H. Hustwick , of the East Yorkshire Regiment , and Miss E. M. E. Prosser , niece of ex - Colour Sergeant Dingley , and Mrs. Dingley , of Pres- teign . The event was the sequel to a romantic attachment , the parties having met as the We are sorry to report that Dr. R. Williams , result of the bridegroom being invalided to of Kingsland , sustained a somewhat serious the Presteign Red Cross Hospital , and an en- accident on Wednesday of last week . He was gagement following . driving a pony and trap , accompanied by two The ceremony was witnessed by a large The Gazette News includes the following grandchildren , when he collided with a motor number of townspeople who congregated in and Notice of dividend : A. O. Owens , Cotterell van belonging to Leominster Laundry when near the church . The bride looked charming Street , Hereford , grocer . First and final crossing the bridge at Lagg Green . The point in a dress of navy blue voile over white , and in the Radnor and Hereford Volunteer Regt . , is of course a great centre of commerce , all SEQUEL IN HEREFORD COUNTY COURT . dividend of 5s . 11d . in the pound ; payable of a shaft appears to have pierced the radia she wore a navy hat trimmed with pale pink . and retired with the long service medal and caravan routes leading to it . Bagdad stands tor of the motor - van , with the result that the August 18th , at 2 , Offa Street , Hereford . At the Hereford County Court on Tuesday . She also wore a cameo brooch , the gift of her the rank of Sergeant , and he has shot with on both sides of the river , the modern portion before his Honour Judge Tobin , the case of pony was badly cut and Dr. Williams was aunt , Mrs. Dingley , and carried a beautiful considerable success at the rifle meetings at being on the left and the very old on the Price v . the Army Council came up . thrown violently into the road . Among the recently proved wills is the nately the children in the trap were uninjured . the Old Rectory . Very fortu shower bouquet given by Miss Debenham , of Wimbledon and Bisley . He is the father of right . The old part is almost entirely sur- Plaintiff , Mr. George Stanley Price , of the following : The Rev. Richard Evans , of Leo- The doctor , however , did not fare so The bridesmaids were Miss 16 children , of whom 14 survive , viz . , 9 sons rounded by orange , date and fig groves ; Homme , Ross , purchased in February a gra minster , rector of West Stow - with - Wordwell He sustained a broken rib and collar bone and Farley was attired in a black dress trimmed Major A. H. Millichamp , S. W. B. , fell in Muriel Farley and Miss Mary Price Miss and 5 daughters , and one of whom Sergt.- there was an old city wall but this has now gelding for 129 10s . , and at the show and been almost entirely demolished ; it was built sale of Messrs . Jackson and McCartney from 1872 to 1882 , and vicar of Eyton from was very severely shaken . We learn that he with white , and Miss Mary Price wore a white Gallipoli . of brick . There are many brickyards also on May 19th it was impressed for the Army Conn- 1893 to 1915 ( net personalty £ 2,195 ) £ 41,574 . has since made quiet progress towards recovery . voile dress , with touches of pink , and each The width of the river here is 250 cil for £ 84 . Plaintiff now sought a certificate Much sympathy is felt with him in the parish carried a bouquet of sweet peas . His sons , daughter and descendants serving this side . The bride His Majesty are as follows : -Sons : C. W. yards , and about 30 yards deep , but during fixing the amount of payment to be made . and the hope is expressed that he will soon was given away by the Rev. William Wilcock , Millichamp , Herefordshire Regt .; A. H. Milli- the floods it is considerably deeper . The be restored to his usual health and energy . Expert witnesses , judges , and dealers , valued of Glenfield House , and she was also attended champ , Sergt . - Major , S.W.B. , killed in Gal- climate , as you know , is excessively hot , but the animal at from £ 130 to £ 110 . and there THE CROPS . by Maser Josie Price , as page . Pte . Middleton , lipoli , 1915 ) ; R. E. Millichamp , Gunner ; H. F. there is a very short spell of cool , weather , were three witnesses for the Army Council Machine Gun Corps , Corton Red Cross Hospital , Millichamp , Canadians , in France ; W. G. viz . , December and January , when the tem- His Honour said the outside Government The bride and bride- Millichamp , Instructor of Signalling , K.S.L.I. perature may be as low as 45 deg . in the value of 80 gus . had been given , but against groom were the recipients of a number of ( Cpl . ) ; F. O. Millichamp ( Cpl . ) , R.F.C. , In- morning but would be quite 85 deg . at mid- this they had proof showing that in August . beautiful presents , from numerous well wishers . structor in use of machine gun ; B. II . Milli- day . This seems quite cool after experiencing 1916 , 110 was bid for the gelding . that it was champ ( Observer ) , R. N. A. S .; Boy Mechanic a summer temperature of 110 to 130 deg . sold for $ 129 , and again sold after six months S. W. I. Millichamp , R. N. A. S .; F. J. Milli- These temperatures are of course the very hot- work for # 129 10s . He therefore gave a We regret to record the death of Mr. champ , Munition Mechanic . Daughter , Miss test about August . It is now ( May ) about 105 tificate fixing the price at £ 120 , and allowed Richard Davies , of Panthall , Willey , who died E. H. Millichamp , Civil Service , Postal Depart- degrees ( these temperatures are in the shade , costs at £ 30 , making the total to be paid by on Monday last at the age of 72. The ment . Son - in - law , Frederick C. Pugh , R.G.A. but 132 deg . is very extreme , of which we the Army Council £ 150 . funeral took place at the Presteign Cemetery , Grandson , F. Pugh , Jun . , Motor Transport . only had , I believe , one day ) . One is likely on Friday last , the Rev. James Davies , Mr. Charles Millichamp is the inventor of to get rain any time from December to Janu- TO KEEP VEGETABLE MARROWS . Stapleton , and the Rev. W. Wilcock , Primitive the well known Field Clock Gun , and one of ary , and when it does rain it is terrific , much " Methodist minister , officiating . his sons follows his father in the inventive worse than any thunderstorms we have in Let the marrows ripen and grow large and ability he has already displayed . England , and is often accompanied by very then hang up in a cool , airy place . They wil This family record is a remarkable one . heavy thunder and lightning ; in fact , it very keep until Christmas . and are excellent night - shirt ? " Finnegan O'Grady : " An ' why do you want to sell yer Mr. Millichamp , the father , is now 70 years of often lightens here and the lightning is very cooked as fritters , or for soup , or in a curried good , is it to me now , whin I've me new job iv assistance of his sons , to carry on his business times . " Sure , an ' what age and continues , although deprived of the brilliant . We often get strong winds at all purée , or egg - crumbed and fried . They do not They are very refreshing in the taste like the fresh . marrow , but ste night watchman , an ' slape in th day toimes ? " successfully . The Liverpool Journal of Commerce on Fri- day had the following : - " Mr. Pennefather , M.P. for Kirkdale Division , has laid the whole commercial community of Liverpool , and else- Harvesting operations have commenced in I where too , under a debt of gratitude for his Kingsland with the cutting of wheat and oats . attended as best man . exertions on many occasions to bring before The grain is down very badly everywhere and the House matters of the highest importance it is many years since the damage was so ex- to business men . It will , therefore , be a tensive . The potato crop both in fields and matter of pleasure to a wide circle of friends , gardens is badly diseased and the continuance business and others , to hear that the post of of wet weather will be a very serious matter . Assistant Director of the War Trade Depart- ment ( just vacated by Viscount Wolmer ) will be filled by Mr. Pennefather . " • There was a smaller supply at Hereford Cattle Market on Wednesday , which made EARDISLAND . SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS . trade firmer . Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Gladys Lillian Farmer , of Church Road , Baldwin sold fat steers which made up to Eardisland , has won the Whittington Scholar- £ 46 155. , fat heifers £ 38 10s . , store steers £ 26 ship at Eardisland School , which will entitle 12s . 6d . , cows and calves £ 36 155. , fat calves her to an annual grant for three years , and £ 9 10s . , rearing calves £ 4 1S . , fat lambs 58s . , during this time she will attend the Leomin- wethers 105s . , ewes 98s . 6d . ster Grammar School . DEATH OF MR . RICHARD DAVIES . pumpkin . liko Farmers ' Pa Mr. E. W. Unanimousl The North Herefordshire Farm evidently in real earnest in its adopt a prospective candidate for ster Division at the next electi necessary steps for the adoption of Langford are being taken without July 11th and 18th meetings , were North and South Herefordshire mentary Representation and Select tee , as a result of which the I Langford was selected and recon the approval of the North Union . On July 27th the Executiv of the North Herefordshire Far decided to adopt Mr. E , W. Lang to the approval of the branches a meeting of the delegates of all t The latter meetings have now be and the first - that of Kington place on Tuesday at the Oxford a large Kington , when there was The Chairman of the Branch , Edwards , J.P. , of Barton , presided were also present : Messrs . A. P. Chairman ) , T. Williams ( Spond ) . T. goed ) , S. Bayliss , J. W. Meredith . Mills ( Gladestry ) , W. Lloyd , Jenkin Charles Jones , Edwards ( Rhiwlas ) , son , Phillpotts ( Eardisley ) , J. Pric Charles Price , A. Davies , J. W Mason , W. Hughes , W. Evans , Powles ( Tanhouse ) , W. Morgan Meredith ( Penllan ) , E. Griffiths ( O Hughes ( Broxwood ) , T. Jones ( A Price ( Cross ) , T. Jones ( Downfield ) , H. Meredith ( Quarry House ) , E. J Duggan , J. Price ( Presteign ) , Bert E. Price ( Trewern ) , Davies ( Bilmore ) ( Bredward ) , F. Jones ( Burcher ) .. Price ( Elsdon ) , E. Griffiths ( Mowley ) ( Green Lane ) , Richard Watkins ( I Davies ( Sunset ) , T. Morgan ( Brilley ser ( Brilley Court ) , H. James . Che iffs ) , Morris ( Gladestry ) , M. Lloyd . E. James ( Wainwen ) , J. Bounds ( St P. Davies ( Presteign ) , A. Jones ( Jones ( Womaston ) , J. Croose , juni John Alman ( Knapp ) . S. Alman ( Wal C. Morris ( Church House ) , J. T. D wall ) , T. Morris , ( Pound ) , W. Jen leys Green ) , Robert Bach ( Lyonshall ) ( Rushock ) , George Pritchard ( Stans Morgan ( Little Bridge Court ) . CHAIRMAN'S INTRODUCTI The Chairman , who said they all object of the meeting , said he thoug the most important thing connected Farmers ' Union . They had met their good friend Mr. Langford to them ( applause ) . Some did not consi the most important thing , but he t was . What had the Farners ' Union It them since it was introduced ? done as much as they could have wi at the same time it had done a g In the first place the Government t hay and so on at their own price . mers Union had worked at it to obta ter price and they were listened to extent , but not to the same extent . would have been if they had had a m the House to advocate their cause . ent they were working from outside were called upon to adopt Mr. Lar they thought fit as prospective farmer date ( applause ) . Some would say V Mr. Langford when there were older It was true there were old veterans cause of agriculture . The Chairman , to refer to the fact that the Selection tee first approached Mr. J. M. Par Thompson , and Alderman Preece , bu gentlemen were unable for various re accept , Then they called upon Mr. and he was glad to say he did not say ( applause ) . He was present and with t proval would say " Yes , " and he had he would be successful in getting to Pa Some if they would do their part . might not know what Mr. Langford's were . He was a member of the Heref County Council , and of the City Co member of the Hereford Markets Co He had proved himself an expert fig electioneering contests , was a member Farmers ' Union , a large ratepayer and cupier of a considerable amount of lan was also a member of the War Executi mittee , one of seven representing the Some would say that the gentlemen w represented them would do so still . T returnéd them in years gone by to , ho of the House , but he did not think the tlemen could represent . tenant farmer themselves . What was to the landlo terest was not always to the tenants ' particularly when a tenant was leaving and wanted compensation for his outlay some would say why should the tertant be represented . Why should he not be sented ? It was the greatest industry country and they ought to be directly sented in the House of Commons ( ap He hoped they would all do what they to obtain that end . He had great pleas introducing Mr. Langford ( applause ) . MR . LANGFORD'S ADDRESS . Mr. Langford , who was received with applause , said they had done him a grea our in asking him to come there that noon and he was more than proud to many agriculturists in that room . It that they endorsed the views of the Cha and had at last become enthusiastic about own business . Mr. Langford humorous marked that he was in the position of the oner who was found guilty . Before se was passed all his previous convictions placed before the Judge ( laughter ) . W they found him guilty or not the Cha had given him such a character that if not mentioned his name he would not . known to whom it applied . In inviting question Mr. Langford said he was prepar be judged by his opinions . It was highl portant if they were going to fight togeth that campaign that they should start on a footing , and divest themselves of all things would be likely to drag them down on the PRIN You GOOD LOW STEVE 33 , High Billheads , Stateme kinds of Commercial and up - to - date style Books , Letter Books in great variety . Note the Address 33 , HIGH ST |