The Kington Times - August 1917
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Kington Times 25th August 1917 - Page 2
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| Date | 25/08/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 25th August 1917 |
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2 ANYONE 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 I 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 . How to Become a Flying Officer ( Pilot or Observer ) in the R.F.C. ( 1 ) Call at the nearest Recruiting Office and ask for an Application Form . ( 2 ) A personal interview with a representa- tive of the R.F.C. will then be arranged . ( 3 ) The R.F.C. representative will visit cer- centres and registered applicants will tain receive notice of such visits . ( 4 ) A registered applicant may attend a meeting at any Centre , these will be advertised from time to time in the Daily Mail . ( 5 ) The interviewing office in London is open daily , except Saturdays and Sundays , for in- terviews by appointment after receipt of written application . ADDRESS : - AIR BOARD OFFICE , STRAND , LONDON , W.C.2 . Applicants travelling to interviews will do so at their own expense . ( 6 ) All applicants must be between the ages of 17 years and 8 months and 25 years . A preliminary course can be taken at 17 years and 9 months . Eighteen years is the lowest age for admis- sion to the Officers Cadet Wing proper . Youths intending to apply for a preliminary course should apply to the R.O. when they are 17 years and 8 months . ( 7 ) Interviews can also be had without ap- Terrace , York . pointment every Thursday at 12 , New Walk J. MCDONALD , Major , R.O. , Herefordshire . Dental Surgery . T. R. Johnson MESSRS . AND D. F. Osborne 11 , St. Owen St. , HEREFORD , Strathvlew , MALVERN . ATTENDANCE AT Church St. , Kington , Every TUESDAY . S - B Sculptor . The THE KINGTON TIMES , AUGUST 25 , 1917 . The Kington Times . SATURDAY , AUGUST 25th , 1917 . KINGTON NOTES . 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 . 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 . KINGTON PETTY SESSIONS . Thursday last , before Mr. C. J. Gwyer ( Chairman ) , General Hore , Messrs . Roger C. Parr , E. Bird and John Edwards . CHILDREN'S COURT . The following gifts are gratefully acknowl- edged on behalf of Kington Red Cross Hos- Three schoolboys , Wilfrid Prosser Griffiths , pital : Mr. Greenly , 2 papers daily , fruit . Georgel Evans and William Turner , were sum- flowers , carrots ; Mrs. Banks , 6 pairs of socks , moned for maliciously damaging two rows of flowers and lettuces ; Mrs. Gwyer , playing peas growing in a garden at Kington and do- cards , plums , potatoes , grapes , etc . ; . Mr. Turing injury to the amount of 55 . ner , milk , and bread daily ; Mr. Dowling , papers ; Mr. Chambers , papers ; Mr. Parr , veg- etables Mr. Bach ( Lyonshall ) , peas ; Mr. Greenly , butter , vegetables , currants and grapes ; Sir Elliot Wood , illustrated Mrs. Pemberton , vegetables ; Mrs. Collett and they wished to have a stop put to it . Mason , flowers and herbs . for the Great Western Railway Co. , who or- Mr. T. A. Matthews , of Hereford , appeared dered the prosecution . There had been numer- ous complaints of damage similar to this hav- papers ; ing been done in many gardens in the district sig- Henry A. Vaughan stated that he was nalman in the employ of the G.W.R. at King The following gifts are gratefully acknow- ton and had an allotment garden alongside the ledged on behalf of Saruesfield Court Red line . On the 16th of July he visited the gar- Cross Hospital : Miss Hall ( Weobley ) , apples ; den and found two rows of peas pulled up Dilwyn Parish ( per Mrs. Windebank ) , cucum- and a considerable quantity of peas taken . He ber , vegetable marrows , butter , cheese , vege- lodged a complaint with the police . The dam- tables , magazines , apples , eggs , Quaker oats , age was 56 . P.S. Baugh stated that in consequence of a plums ; Mrs. Steed ( per staunton - on - Wye Parish ) , eggs , butter , onions , apples , plums , complaint he made enquiries and on July 17th kidney beans , cheese , bacon ; Mrs. Collett- he saw the lad Griffiths . He explained to the Mason ( Nieuport ) , vegetables ; Almeley School , lad what he was enquiring about and then beans ; Miss Symonds ( per Weobley Parish ) , cautioned him , and he made a coffee , tea , vegetables , eggs ; Miss Brierley the effect that it was in the dinner hour the ( per Canon Pyon Parish ) , 53 eggs ; Mrs. day before that he went with George Evans Venner ( Monnington Rectory ) , plums and and William Turner to some peas on the line . apples ; Mrs. Yorath ( The Weston , Bredwar- and that all of them picked some . dine ) , magazines ; Mrs. Bray , magazines . Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin had At Hereford Cattle Market on Wednesday , large supplies of fat cattle . Trade was still very firm . Heavy bulls made up to £ 60 , steers £ 47 , cows £ 42 155. , heifers £ 37 , 15s . There was a small supply of sheep , lambs making up to 555. , wethers 89s . , ewes 95s . 6d . , fat calves £ 9 7s . 6d . • Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin will offer for sale at the Talbot Hotel , Leominster , on Friday next , at 3.15 p.m. , the freehold dwelling house " Riversdale , " with orchard and premises and a piece of garden ground known as " Haybridge Garden , " in two lots . The property is pleasantly situated , facing the road and river Arrow at Eardisland . 10 . Three lots of small freehold properties at Dilwyn will be offered at the Talbot Hotel , Leominster , on Friday , next , at 3.15 p.m. The lots are , a piece of garden ground , and a cottage , garden and orchard in the occupation of Mrs. Ricketts , on the main Leominster and Hay road , and a house , garden , outbuildings and orchard at Sollars Dilwyn , in the occupa- tion of Mr. Bates . • Miss Catherine Goodwin , of Upper House , thank through Cholstrey , wishes to our W. G. STORR - BARBER columns all kind friends who subscribed to her collecting card for the National Blind Relief Society . With their kind help and generosity the sum of £ 18 1OS . was sent and Miss Goodwin expresses grateful thanks to all from town and country . Studio & works : Etnam Street ; also Top of Bargates . FOR BEST MONUMENTAL WORK . Established by J. Jay , 1840 . Satisfaction Guarant Births , Marriages and Deaths DEATHS . HOWIS . On August 3rd , at The Villa , Aston Ingham , Herefordshire , Alfred Howis , aged 84 years . HAMMOND . On August 21st , Mary Anne Ham- mond , of Lucton , aged 58 years . LIGHTING - UP TIME . Saturday , August 25th Sunday , August 26th 8.30 LAMPS ON RESTRICTED VEHICLES . LIGHTING . 8.32 10.2 10.0 Monday , August 27th 8.28 9.58 Tuesday , August 28th 8.25 Wednesday , August 29th 8.23 Thursday , August 30th 8.21 Friday , August 31st 8.19 9.55 9.53 9.51 9.49 HORSE SALES AT HEREFORD . statement to He saw Witness stated that the other two boys in the presence of Griffiths and told them of the complaint and cautioned them and read the statement made by Griffiths peas the previous day and also that they had to them . They admitted they had been at the pulled up some haulm . Griffiths said he had been to his dinner and the other two boys were in a field near the line , and they then went and cot the peas . he had had numerous complaints at different times about boys pilfering fruit and garden produce , and he had repeatedly been to the schools making enquiries and cautioning boys . The Bench decided to fine each of the parents 10s . each , and 1s . damages , and bound them over for their children to be of good behaviour for six months . Benjamin Bruce Povey , butcher , of Eardis- ley , was summoned for obstructing the foot- path . Defendant pleaded not guilty . P.C. Brown stated that on the 4th of August at 8.40 a.m. he saw defendant's cart outside his shop for loading meat . The one wheel was on the pavement . At 9.20 a horse was brought out and put into the trap , the horse standing on the pavement . Another trap was also brought out and loaded up with meat in the same way . Witness told defendant that he must not put the trap on the pavement and that he had had complaints about it . De fendant then used some very bad language to him . Herrick , stated that on the 28th of July he was on some land at Brilley belonging to Mr. Cur- zon Herrick and saw some rabbit wires laid . He watched and defendant came and picked them up . Witness took three wires off him , but there were no rabbits in either . Defendant , who admitted laying the wires , was fined 5s . and allowed 14 days to pay . KINGTON NATIONAL EGG COLLECTION . 77 eggs were received at the Depot on Tue- play and 25 were bought , making a total of 102 . Of these 72 were sent to the Central Depot The eggs came from Mrs. Bach ( Lyonshall ) 3 , and 130 to the Kington Red Cross Hospital . Mrs. Cowdell ( Hergest . Park ) 2 , Mrs. Drew ( Gladestry ) 3 , Mr. G. Davies 4 , per Mrs. Hicks itable 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 , Leominster . MR . LANGFORD PORTWAY . AT KINGSLAND . THE NEW RECTOR . It s The Rev. J. Jobling , the new Rector of SUPPORT FROM CONSERVATIVES . Kingsland , was instituted at Hereford on Wed- day afternoon Mr. E. W. Langford addressed mony has been fixed for Thursday , September Following his speech at Leominster on Fri- nesday of last week and the induction cere- 12 , Miss D. Jones ( High Street ) 1 , Mrs. Nah a meeting of the Wyeside Branch of the Here- 13th at 7 pm . The service will be con- ( Bradnor ) 3 , Miss F. Meredith ( Rosehill ) 5 , fordshire Farmers ' Union at the Portway ducted by the Archdeacon of Hereford .. Mrs. Owens ( Hergest ) 3 , Mrs. Preece ( Rushock ) Hotel in the evening . Mr. J. E. Lewis ( Chair- hoped there will be a large congregation . 3 , Mrs. Preece ( College ) 2 , Mrs. Price ( The man of the branch ) presided over a good atten- The Rev. G. H. Jobling , of St. Matthews . Liverpool , son of the Rev. J. Jobling , preached Cross ) 2 , Miss Probert ( Newchurch ) 6 , per Mrs. dance . Referring to Mr. Langford's candidature , the at Kingsland Church last Sunday , and will Cornish Watkins 3 , per Mrs. Walker 23 . Cash donations came from : A Friend 4d . , Chairman took exception to the circular letter take the services on Sunday next . per Mrs. Cornish Watkins 9d . issued by Mr. H. J. Bailey , the President of the North Herefordshire Constitutional Asso-- ciation , and said that he did not like the in- Farmers were sinuations which it contained . HEREFORDSHIRE SENSATION . SON'S DOUBLE LOSS . her grown - up daughter dead in bed , Mrs. Cor- Waking on Wednesday morning and finding bett , of Bredwardine , Herefordshire , hastened downstairs , where she collapsed in her chair . Her son , Harry , on rising , found both his mother and sister dead . We understand that Dr. Steed has given a certificate in both cases and therefore no re- port has been sent to the Coroner ( Mr. C. E. A. Moore ) . PRESTEIGN . Union SHIRLHEATH . only looking after their own interests in adopt- ing . Mr. Langford as their prospective candi- SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY . date . He ( the Chairman ) had been a member The anniversary services in connection with of the Conservative Party for many years , and consistent with his views as a Conservative . Watkins for him to support Mr. Langford as Farmers ' Shirlheath Primitive Methodist Sunday School Union candidate at this juncture was not in- took place on Sunday last and were very sue- In the afternoon Councillor John non- Watkins , J.P. , of Leominster , presided at a was absolutely The Farmers political . In Mr. Langford they had a gentle children's service when a programme of reci The children who had man who , if elected to the House of Commons , tations were given . would be active and alert in the interests fbeen trained by Mr. James Roberts , acquitted agriculturists , and he was fully worthy of themselves exceedingly well . The Leominster their best support ( applause ) . Choir also attended and gave selections , in- cluding " Lily of the Valley , " " God Save the People , " " A Prayer for our Country , " the anthem Saviour , Thy Children Keep " ( Sullivan ) and the children's marching hymn , " A Grand Triumphant Message . " R. Klesel was the preacher in the evening . Recitations were given and the choir again made much appreciated contributions to the service . Miss Gladys Watkins presided at the organ for the choral pieces and Miss Lily Davies accompanied the children's items . There were large congregations at both ser- vices and good collections were taken up for the Sunday School Fund . Mr. Langford then gave an address on simi- lar lines to that which he delivered at Leomin- ster in the afternoon . A resolution in support of Mr. Langford's candidature , proposed by the Chairman , sec- onded by Mr. Yorath , and supported by Mr. Yeomans , was unanimously passed . Mr. Yeomans said that he was a Tariff Re former and supported Mr. Langford because Tariff Reform was an Imperial , and not merely a national question , and would be decided as DEATH OF MRS . WILLIAM WAKELIN . Our readers will learn with regret of the death at Weston - super - Mare of an old and res- pected resident in the person of Mrs. William Wakelin , widow of the late Mr. William Wake- lin , solicitor , Coroner , and Registrar of the such . Presteign County Court for many years . ceased was well known for her many acts of benevolence whilst resident in Presteign , from where she removed to Gloucester after her husband's death , and afterwards to Weston- COUNTIES OTTER HOUNDS . super - Mare . The funeral took place at Weston- super - Mare on Saturday . ABSENTEE CHARGED . De- VISIT OF BORDER The Rev. The anniversary will be continued on Thurs- day next , when the children will be enter- tained to tea and at 7 p.m. a service will be conducted by the Rev. H. S. Millward . EARDISLAND . Recently the Border Counties Otter Hounds , by the kind invitation of the Hawkstone Otter Hunt , have been hunting in the district and some excellent sport was witnessed . The visit was taken advantage of by local sportsmen , and there was a large attendance from Pres- teign and district at the meets nearest to that ised by Mrs. Clowes took place on Monday at town . INFANT WELFARE . Tea was The constable was then cross examined at On Saturday morning , before Mr. J. H. some length by defendant as follows : - The cart was there more than half an hour . Powell was brought up in custody by P.S Wale and the Hon . F. Clegg Hill , Pte . James but never before a month ago . He had seen the cart on the pavement before , Higgins , charged with being an absentee with- A Baby and Infant Welfare Afternoon organ He had not out leave from the Liverpool Labour Battalion tioned defendant before .. He had ceived since the 8th of August . Burton Court . There was a very large atten- obstructing the footpaths , but he had not sum- complaints about other people in the village Defendant admitted being absent , but said The first meet was at Newnham Bridge to dance from the neighbouring parishes . At 3 that his absence was caused through illness , hunt the Teme on the Thursday . moned them . He had cautioned others , but A good p.m. a meeting was held on the lawn , when as he was suffering from diarhoea and indiges field turned out to welcome the Master of the Mrs. Clowes presided . An interesting address admitted that defendant had been summoned tion and was very weak and unfit to go back . Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin will without being previously cautioned . The wheel He stated that he had been working at agri- and a bitch otter was killed after a good hunt given by Miss Morson , of Worcestershire , other Border Counties Otter Hounds , Mr. Vernon , on the subject of infant welfare work was offer at the Talbot Hotel , Leominster , on was on the pavement about 3 feet . A good cultural work at Cornish Hall , Holt , Friday , August 31st , two excellent orchards many people used the footpath on the other Wrexham , and left there on the 4th of Aug- near of two hours . On the Saturday the meet was speakers including Lady Wood , Dr. Gornall . of fruit in all about eight acres , together with side of the road . He had told defendant when ust , being given four days ' leave by the army weighing 21lbs . was killed . , at Tenbury , and after good sport an otter Mrs. Birley and Mrs. Mellor . Excellent ad the grass keep until December 31st , at Ivington he asked him about a motor cycle standing on authorities . He did not re - join for the reason Tuesday's meet vice was given and the various points were was at Little Hereford Bdidge and there was keenly followed by the meeting . Court Farm , by direction of Mr. E. E. Shute . the footpath the other side that it was not a stated . The sale will take place at 3.30 p.m. footway . He had never seen carts standing on The Chairman informed defendant that he again a " kill . " On the Thursday the meet afterwards served to the visitors . the pavement from 8.40 until 9.25 . He had would be remanded to be examined by Dr. Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin will never seen a cart standing in another part of Debenham , and if he was found fit he would thel village for 2 or 3 hours . It was not out offer for sale on Wednesday , August 29th , at of spite that he had brought these proceedings . be handed over to the military authorities . On the following Monday the meet was at the Green Dragon Hotel , Hereford , by in- He did not see any passengers have to go off Mortimer's Cross , to hunt the Lugg . This is structions of Mrs. Crossley , four orchards of the pavement while the cart was there . a noted meet and a very large field turned out , fruit , including choice eating apples , early and did not tell defendant's wife when he served at Aymestrey , and swimming the pool for some have subscribed the sum of £ 4 10s , as ichards ) , about 200 being present . An otter was found The children and teachers of Dilwyn School late cookers , and jam and cider fruit . The the summons that it was for her husband's orchards are situated at Old Letton Court , cheek . Mr. D. E , Edwards time they forced him over the weir , the crowd ing present to Mrs. Patrick ( nee Miss Richards ) , Kinnersley . On the same occasion Messrs . was voted to the chair , and it was decided to which was great heading him and more than who has been a teacher at the Schools for Arthur W. Vaughan , of Eardisley , stated Edwards , Russell and Baldwin will offer five that he formerly owned and occupied the shop make a combined effort in aid of the fund one of the company getting a ducking in their many years . This amount has been expended valuable orchards of apples and pears on Gar- and premises now occupied by Mr. Povey . Mr. D. E. Edwards was appointed Chairman excitement . The otter then endeavoured to in War Savings Certificates and these are to nons Estate , by instructions of Sir John Cot- He was in business there for 30 years and his of meetings and the following were appointed get back through the sluice and it was a sight be presented on behalf of the children . father before him and he always loaded the as a Committee for carrying out the proposal : not soon to be forgotten to see David and the Wednesday of last week Mrs. , Patrick gave the carts at the door with the wheel about a foot Mr. D. E. Edwards , the Hon . F. Clegg Hill , otter fighting in the water , David putting in children a treat , buns and sweets being distri- dered . The crowd would not let him go terell . • * • The following appointment is announced : The Rev. W. E. Johnson , vicar of Aymestrey , and formerly curate of Colwall , to the vicarage of Leinthall Earles , Herefordshire ( to be held in plurality ) patron , himself . KINGTON BOARD OF GUARDIANS . Mrs. he had sworn he did . He Y.M.C.A. Meetings were held last week at the Radnor- putting forth an effort in aid of the Emergency shire Arms Hotel to consider the question of Fund of the Y.M.C.A. Sparey , Mr. R. A. Pugh , Mr. W. J. Culley , F Green , the Rev. Hy L. Kewley , Mr. H. J. Mr. R. F. M. Evans , Mr. J. H. Edwards , Mr. A. E. Meredith , Mr. William Thomas , Mr. W. inst . for the Ladies ' was at Bromfield Bridge and after an exciting hunt of over 5 hours an otter weighing 23lbs . was killed . down , but fortunately he got away giving a good run of three hours and twenty minutes , he being killed opposite the Garden House , DILWYN . CHILDREN'S WEDDING GIFT . CULMINGTON . On for four hours he had to be left , rain falling his house on Monday afternoon . The follow- the whole day . This finished the hunting on ing evidence was taken : - himself for the convenience of himself and the on the pavement . He laid the pavement there Mr. A. M. Thomas , Mr. F. L. Green , Mr. G. some good work to prevent him being mur - buted . public and he paid for it . He had never b- structed the footpath . A cart could be loaded and got away in ten minutes . Percival R. J. Price , in the employ of de T. Williams , Mr. Thomas Lewis , Mr. S. O. Aymestrey . The otter proved to be a fine dog fendant , stated that he was helping to load Davies , Mr. Philip Davies , Mr. R. Price ( The otter weighing 21lbs . On Wednesday Mr. H. T. Weyman , District Grove ) . Letters were received from Sir Pow- the meat on the 4th of August . The cart was Coroner , held an inquest at the house of Mr. On Wednesday the meet was at Lypole Edwards , No. 5 , Shaw Bank , Culmington , ou lett Milbank , the Lord Lieutenant , Mr. J. L. Bridge on the Lugg . not there more than 5 to 10 minutes . He had Greenway , Mr. Thomas Lewis , and others . the Kinsham Waters , and after hunting him of No. 4 , Shaw Bank , who was found dead in An otter was found in the body of William Powell , a general labourer been with defendant three years and the same thing had been done every Saturday . He had promising support to the movement . Messrs . A. M. Thomas , F. L. Green and G. The usual meeting of the above Guardians seen the constable pass when he had been load- GOOD PRICES REALISED . was held on Tuesday , when there were pres- ing up more than a month ago . He had not Green were appointed joint Hon . Secre Despite the restrictions , there was a fair en- ent : Mr. David Rogers ( Chairman ) , Mr. L. previously complained about it . The cart was taries . It was decided to arrange a Flag Day Master did not see his way to give another stated that the body was that of William the Lugg , but many people regretted that the William Hill , a labourer , of Seifton Batch , and a decoration of the town , and a Ladies ' try for the Hereford Horse Sale on Saturday , Bird ( Vice - Chairman ) , Miss Pearson , Messrs . not there this morning more than about 10 Committee was appointed to carry out these day's sport on the Lugg as these waters are Powell . and good prices were realised . There were E. H. Greenly , J. Ratcliffe , A. P. Owens , Evan minutes . He had been working with deceased nearly 200 heavy and light horses catalogued , Lloyd , Edward Thomas , T. W. Sankey , John so strictly preserved with otters for the hunt- and at about 3.30 on Monday afternoon he Defendant said he had only done on the day events Mrs. H. A. Debenham and Miss Coates are to be asked to arran ing , and it was the former going up to 116gs . and the latter Jones and B. Philpin ( Clerk ) . in question what he had done for the past 8 a great disappointment to went to No. 4 , Shaw Bank to find out the to 68gs . The best prices include the follow- The Master ( Mr. Griffiths ) reported that at years . There was 3 feet left between the wall Committee . Presteign people to have the hounds so near On the motion of Mr. R. A. and yet not to have another opportunity to join He found the house . locked up and no response reason why deceased had not been to work . ing : - the last meeting of the Board the number of of the premises and the trap wheel . He de- Pugh it was decided that a two days ' effort be them in the sport . Heavy : Mr. A. Wilkins , Kingstone , gelding , inmates was 38 , there had been admitted dur- nied using the language to the constable that arranged to take place on the 30th and 31st to his knocking . He got a ladder and got into 68gs .; ditto , brown gelding , 62gs .; ditto , brown House 40 , corresponding period last year 44 , ing the fortnight 2 , discharged , now in the It was arranged that a Horticultural On Friday the meet was at Eardisland to the house through a window and in the kitchen hunt the Arrow , which was for the first time on a mattress he found the deceased lying . horse , 53gs .; Mr. E. G. Ballinger , Hay , brown decrease 4 ; vagrants admitted 34 , correspond- the case , but said defendant should not put the should be invited to make contributions of hor- for some years drawn blank , the hunt ending quite dead , The Bench after retiring decided to dismiss Show and sale , to which the general public mare , 50gs .; Mr. Harris , Tredegar , black mare , ing period last year 55 , decrease 21 . He went and reported it to the 548 .; Mr. Powell , Wellington , gelding , 63gs . we visited the House and gave fruit and no reason why he could not load up on the same day , should be held . The Flower Show local people out this day , and these included There was meat and groceries , etc. by Deceased cart on the footpath in future , as there was ticultural and other produce to be sold on the at Eywood , where the pool was also drawn police . P.C. Phillips came and found the de Mr. W. K. James , Pontyclun , gelding , 85gs .; vegetables to the inmates . We were glad to see so many of the ceased fully dressed , except for his boots . ditto , black mare , 69gs .; Mr. F. A. Powell , Green as Hon . Secretary , to be asked to carry Colonel Clowes , who is always glad to see the of the bed , which was on the floor . Otter Hounds on his waters , Mr. Dent , etc. lived by himself and it was evident that he Joseph Thomas , The Woodlands , Lyonshall , to arrange for a troupe of pierotts to give At Court of Noke , Mr. Harry Evans very went home on Saturday and pulled off his boots was summoned for allowing his dog to be at performances , and the Hon . F. Clegg Hill kindly invited the sportsmen to partake of and laid down and died in his sleep . large at night . refreshments . that he would arrange for an Gladys Edwards , Witterton Pool , stated that PS . Baugh stated that at 10.50 on August efficient band to be in attendance . It was de- On Monday there was a meet at Leintwar- on Saturday at 9.30 she saw deceased going in 9th he saw a dog on the road about 30 yard cided also to arrange a public tea , and this dine , where there was a kill . This ended the the direction of , his house and he wished her from defendant's house . There was no one in the Ladies ' Committee are to be asked to carry visit of the hounds to this country and a most good night . That was the last time she saw him alive . charge of it . He followed the dog home . out . A further effort in the way of a stock excellent sport was concluded in good style . There was an excellent attendance at most The Jury returned There had been some sheep worrying going on aurtion , the contributions to be sold on the a verdict of " Death in the Lyonshall district a few nights before 31st inst . after the monthly stock auction , is of the meets and there was a large attendance from natural causes . " of sportsmen from Presteign at the hunting on and sheep had been killed by dogs , and he had also to be arranged , and the Flag Day is to the Lugg . Amongst those present we noticed previously warned Mr. Thomas and also otlier take place on the same date . The meeting de- farmers in the neighbourhood to keep their cided that the effort be made free of any ex- the Hon . F. Clegg Hill ( Master of the Hawk- FARM WORKERS ' WAGE . stone Otter Hounds ) , the Hon . Mrs. F. Clegg dogs tied up at nights as sheep were being pense and that all monies be paid into Bar- clay's Bank . A canvass of the district is to Hill , Mrs. Corbett , the Misses Hudson , that TWENTY - FIVI SHILLINGS A WEEK . killed there by dogs . Defendant , who did not appear , was fined 5s . be made and it was resolved that the clergy veteran sportsman ex - Sergt . Price , Mr. W. T. and ministers of other denominations be asked . Wilfrid Munslow , of Kington , veterinary sur- All employers of agricultural labour are re- Williams , Mr. Richard Meredith , etc. to make collections on the Sunday previous to minded that under the Corn Production Act , It is the earnest wish of all sportsmen that which is now law , no able - bodied men The following were if the Hawkstone Otter Hounds are not hunt- ing on their own next season that the Master employed on time work should receive for a ( the Hon . F. Clegg Hill ) will again extend to allowances than the cash equivalent of 255.4 ordinary day's work less in weekly wages and the Border Counties Otter Hounds an invita- tion to visit these waters . The specification of Messrs . Deacon Bros .. COOMBES MOOR . PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL . very road . DOGS . this out . Mr. F. L. Green kindly promised kindly stated Ross , bay mare , 65gs .; Mr. J. Eckley , Caradoc , for washhouse boilers with their estimate to black mare , 75gs .; Mr. A. Price , Peterchurch , do the necessary work for the sum of £ 11 10s . mare , 58gs .; Mr. H. Cousins , Wellington , were considered and accepted . chestnut gelding , 58gs .; Mr. P. Andrews , Cle- honger , chestnut mare , 86gs .; Mr. T. Jones , Glasbury , brown gelding , 116gs .; Mr. Price , Winforton , bay gelding , 100gs .; ditto , grey mare , Sigs .; Mr. J. H. Yeomans , Withington , grey gelding , 72gs .; Mr. Yates , Bromyard , two geldings , gogs . and 84gs .; Mr. James , Caradoc , brown gelding , 86gs .; Mr. Watkins , Kent- The anniversary services in connection with church , brown mare , 96gs .; Mr. W. G. Farmer , Coombes Moor Primitive Methodist Sunday Withington , black gelding , 83gs .; Mr. M. School took place on Sunday and were Crump , Raglan , black horse , 82gs .; ditto , successful throughout . Services were held in brown gelding , 94gs .; Mr. J. H. Marfell , Ross , the afternoon and evening and were largely chestnut mare , 79gs .; Mr. L. W. Evans , attended , the chapel being crowded at night . Bishop's Froome , bay gelding , 86gs .; Mr. J. Mr. T. Russell , Pembridge , presided and gave Bott , Breinton , bay mare , 70gs .; Mr. J. Mere- an address in the evening , his services being dith , Clyro , bay gelding , 85gs .; Mr. A. greatly aprreciated . Miss Bounds presided at geon , was summoned for a similar offence . Watkins , Pontrilas , geldings , 6ogs . and 57gs . the organ . The programmes were as follows : The constable stated that at 1 a.m. on the 11th the date of the Show . Light Mr. J. Lewis , Breinton , bay mare , Afternoon - Hymn , prayer , children's hymn , inst . he saw Mr. Munslow's dog in Duke added to the Committee : The Rev. Arch- He had pre - deacon Simpson , the Rev. W. Wilcock , the 40gs . Mr. J. W. Robinson , Peterstow , chest lesson , children's hymn , recitation , Wyndham Street without anyone with it . George Bullock , Mr. J. H. Wale , Mr. Whit- nut mare 53gs . Miss Cawley , Raglan , bay Evans ; recitation , Teddy Stubbs ; recitation , viously seen it about and had cautioned Mr. Rev. W. Jones , the Rev : A. Leitch , and Mr. mare , 68gs . Mr. J. L. Barling , Hereford , Lily Evans ; solo , Ida Perry ; recitation , Frank Munslow to secure it at night . more Green - Price , Dr. McCalmont Hill , and chestnut gelding , 50gs .; Mr. Lewis , chestnut Preece ; dialogue , by four girls ; recitation , Mr. John Hamer ( The Farlands ) . It was re- cob , 43gs . solved that the Flower Show , entertainments ,, and tea be held on the Warden . Major Thompson , of Newcastle Court , has kindly undertaken to open the proceedings at the forthcoming effort at the Flower Show and sports . DRIED HERBS FOR WINTER USE . Fined 10s NO LIGHTS . Pearl Salisbury ; solo , T. Russell ; recitation , John Francis , The Holmre , Lyonshall , far George Preece ; recitation , Miss Monnington ; collection piece by five girls ; children's hymn ; mer , pleaded guilty to driving a trap without lights . Benediction . Evening . - Hymn , prayer , P.S. Baugh stated that at 11.20 on the night children's hymn , If you have even a small patch of garden , lesson , children's ' hymn , address , children's of the 11th inst . he saw defendant driving a you should grow a few herbs . A little herb hymn , recitation , Tom Davies ; recitation , Jack trap on the highway up Penrhos Pitch with flavouring makes just all the difference to the Stephens ; recitation , Willie Preece ; recitation , out any lights on the front . Defendant said he lighted the lamps when he success of hash , stew , soup , & c . Ida Perry and Elsie Weaver ; recitation , Wil . Watch the herbs , and gather them just be- liam Preece ; dialogue by three girls ; children's left Kington and they had gone out as there fore they flower . Wyndham Evans ; recita- was not enough candle . Dry them in bunches in a hymn ; recitation , hot place by the fire . When dry , strip off the tion , Pearl Salisbury ; recitation , Joyce Beek ; leaves , and lay them on flat tins or paper in a recitation , Ethel Price ; dialogue , by four boys ; slow oven , or on the plate - rack , till they are solo , Ida Perry ; recitation , Gladys Preece ; crisp enough to rub through a fine - wire - sieve recitation , Nellie Corbett ; recitation , Miss Fined 5s . BOTTLING IN THE OVEN . Choose perfectly sound fruit , prepare it as for cooking . as Pack it into jars usual Stand the jars in a very moderate oven , and heat until the colour changes and the skins Next fill up each jar with crack slightly . boiling water . Pour a layer of warmed mutton fat on top , tie the jars down at once very securely and leave until cold . Store as usual Defendant pleaded guilty . Charles Nicholls , woodman for Mr. Curzon in a cool dry place with an even temperature . GAME TRESPASS . Thomas Galliers , of no fixed abode , drover , game , to wit conies . or strainer . What you want is a fine powder , Monnington ; collection piece by five children ; was summoned for trespassing in pursuit of free from stalk , that need not be chopped . children's hymn ; Benediction ; National An- Bottle and cork down each variety separately , them . and don't forget to label the bottles . On Wednesday the treat took place , tea be- ing provided for the children and visitors . LUDLOW . PROPERTY SALE . On Wednesday evening Mr. Jolin Norton , auctioneer , offered for sale at the Angel Hotel by order of the executors of the late Mr. J. H. Williams , Mill Street , the valuable freehold residence , No. 14 , Mill Street , Ludlow , contain- week . Kates of wages will in due course be fixed by the Agricultural Wages Board , but in the meantime any able - bodied workman who after Wednesday has been paid less than 255. a week will be entitled to recover the difference at any time within three months after the rate is fixed . The value of allowances will in such cases . be settled by the Court before which proceed- ings are taken .. The President of the Board of Agriculture ing 3 reception rooms , 6 bedrooms , store rooms , therefore advises that with a view of avoiding attic , domestic offices , and cellars in the base- disputes and litigation employers should agree . ment . At the rear is a large garden , stable , with their workmen as to the customary or and coachhouse , the whole containing 1,005 reasonable value of any allowances which are . square yards . There was a small attendance . reckoned as part payment of wages . The bidding started at £ 500 and rose to £ 550 , men employed in agriculture include men at which figure it was withdrawn . Mr. H. W. employed on arable or grass land , market . Green ( Messrs . Clarke and Co. ) was the solici- gardens , nursery grounds , orchards , osier beds tor for the vendors . and woodland . Work- ' North Herefor and the W LETTON SOLDIER'S Lance - Corporal R. Baker , Sout derers , eldest son of Mrs. J. Ba tree Farm , Kinley , Letton , has . the Military Medal for gallantry to duty during the recent fightin ing to carry wounded under ver fire . A brother , Pte . Edward - Ba is now spending a short furlough 14 months ' work in the trenches , time he has been twice wounded . f LIEUT . E. S. RUSSE MILITARY CROS The Military Cross is conferred Lieutenant ( Acting Captain ) Er Russell , Herefordshire Regiment . men with great skill during an wards displaying great coolness an resisting a liostile counter - attack . officer's home is at Bryan's Groun During a potion of the Gallipoli acted as temp . Staff Captain , and ing Captain . PRESTEIGN SOLD We regret to learn that Sapper of the Royal Engineers , is now in North Wales suffering from severe ing , but he is progressing towar Sapper Garrett joined the army 1915 , at which time he was wo plumber for Mr. J. T. Price , builder He sustained his " gassing " at Y Corpl : Richmond Davies has be leave for a short time . Corpl Davies joined the army some yea has seen some 7 years ' service wit Engineers , most of the time in Ind outbreak of war he was on the staf He is now at home on a short lea to taking over an office in this co is interesting to note that the boa Corpl . Davies was travelling was to a submarine but fortunately the rescued , although he lost all his k to have a new rig out on landing Pte . Fred Swancott , of Presteigu wounded in Belgium , is now in West Didsbury , Manchester , whe been undergoing a second operati wound in his arm , which has been conducted . He hopes that his han exception of one finger , will be normal . PRAISE FOR DILW SOLDIER . Mr. and Mrs. Wall , of the Commo whose son Pte . W. Wall , of the Glou Regiment and an old scholar of Dilw is in France , have received the follo from his platoon commander , Lie Jarvis , who writes from Lealands , Sussex : " During a few days ' 1 France I promised your son I woul you . He is getting on splendidly very well .. I consider him one of best soldiers and he certainly is of men in my platoon whom I can al upon for devotion both in and out of I hope to bring him back safely whe trouble is over . " KINGSLAND MAN WINS MILITARY MEDAL A gunner in the R.G.A. in France , not wish his name published sends th ing interesting notes on the doings men at the front and announces the the Military Medal to a Kingsland " No doubt you will be interested to I another of the Kingsland men has wo tion out here , viz . Sergt . A. Goodwin . the firm of John Barnes , Finchley R joined the R.G.A. on the formation Hampstead Heavies and soon was Sergeant No. 1 of a sub - section which past sixteen months has been in the fir being very interested in the Vimy Ri Messinės Ridge battles . Greatly du Sergeant's enthusiasm and daring , section has earned the warm approva commanding officer , and for good w courage under trying conditions , our S has been awarded . the Military Meda bar to same , for the above - mentioned For some time we have been in action other part and according to the san manding officer , living up to our rep one of our gun team being menti despatches for coolness and bravery . moment we are somewhat excited as le started and we are longing for the ' d home ' again . " INVALIDED FROM MA Driver Reginald Russell M.T. A.S. arrived in England from the near East , ing from malaria . He is the young of Mr. William Russell , of Pembridg in 1915 he joined the motor transpor January , 1916 , he went out to Italy an to Corfu with the Serbian Army . I since served in Macedonia and was r removed to Malta with malaria . He h some interesting as well as very tryin He writes from a Birmi periences . War Hospital to say that the first rain seen for many months was upon his in this country and that he has not felt since . WOUNDED AND MISSI Mrs. Banks , who resides with Mrs. II Pte . 22 , School Lane , Leominster , has heard her husband , Pte . James Banks , was re wounded and missing on June 3rd , an obtain no further news of him . belongs to Gloucester and since joining has served in the Welsh Horse , the La and the Queen's West Surreys . At the he was missed he was serving in a t mortar battery . BATTLEFIELD EXPERIENC Rifleman J. Holloway , R.I.R. , writes t wife , who lives at 7 , Ryelands Road , to that he has been wounded in the left and is in hospital . He continues I was fighting when I got my wound , as I was on an errand , but I must not tell you v Worse luck I lost my company and was w ing about the battlefield all day till n fall to find them . It was so foggy . We coming back behind the fighting line gether when a shell burst and a piece ca we are d my foot , but I managed to walk to the d ing station to have it dressed . I am allowed to tell you where we are nor w are fighting , but our boys splendid work . I had a narrow escape t times of being taken prisoner , for I wa within 30 yards of the German trenches , they would have had something to do be they took me for it would have been a for it . We have always five rounds of am nition in our rifles , that is what we call friend . Well I think our boys stuck it considering that they had not seen much it . That was on August 6th . " On the same occasion Rifleman Cha Reynolds , son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank R nolds , 54 , Middle Westbury , was also wound receiving injuries to the legs , shoulder , and hand . He is in hospital in Fran Rifleman Reynolds was in the A.S.C. be the war and at the outbreak of war was camp at Aberystwyth . About five months . he transferred to the Royal Irish Rifles . gether with four comrades , including Riflen Holloway . The other three who are still w the battalion are Sidney Davies ( South Stree Tom Hicks , and Fred Goodman ( The Broa MILITARY APPOINTMENTS Yeomanry . - Major ( temp ) Ward - Jackson to Major , prec . Sept. 1st , 1914 . Royal Defence Corps - Hereford Regimen D. W. Hamlen - Williams , late lieutenant , be lieutenant , Sept. 2nd , 1914 , and is second for duty with the 4th Batt . Monmouthshi Regiment ( August 21st ) . , |