The Kington Times - August 1917
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Kington Times 25th August 1917 - Page 4
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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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4 THE KINGTON TIMES . Leominster Farmers & Mr. Langford , Tariff Reformers ' Regrets But No Opposition . Mr. Langford and the Borough's " Inventive Genius . " AUGUST 25 , 1917 . Night Wings . BY MORICE GERARD . Author of " The Red Farm , " " Love in the Purple , " " The Pursuer , " " The Heart of a Hero , " " The Unspoken Word , " etc. Kington's Great Day . MR . BRAHAM IS COMING ! been and he felt great regret that they had not got a man who would go to the House of Com- Imons to fight for the Protection of agriculture . That was a strong term to use , but as farmers they asked for protection . What were mini- mum prices but a measure of Protection and he felt that it was inconsistent for an avowed Free Trader who saw no reason to change his mind , to support them . He had no personal feeling against Mr. Langford , but he felt strongly on the matter . The war had shown that the country was nearly ruined because cent park , labourers and horse - keepers , cow- many other industries beside agriculture were men on their way to their work , in addition to Monday , Aug. 27 , to Saturday , Sept. 1 ( Inclusive ) . the sharers of the catastrophe . allowed to be ruined . Agriculture was so far ruined that the Government woke up to the conscious sort of way Charteris satisfied him- self that not one of the faithful and intrepid fact that half the land was derelict . Why ? Because they could not afford to cultivate it . band of airmen was missing . system by which those industries which could At least thirty people had collected , in spite Famous London Eyesight Specialist's Visit to the Parish Hall , Church Institute , Leominster , of the early hour gamekeepers from the adja- traitor . In a sub- FREE ADVICE . NO MORE HIGH FEES . NO MORE FAULTY GLASSES . He could not help feeling that that was brought inated all others , which convinced him that minster and District . But the one startling impression which dom- Next week is to be a great week for Leo- best of advice free of all charge but helps still about by the system which had cleared out his brain was injured , was the presence of London eyesight specialist , is coming to help Mr. Braham , the further . many vital industries , the lack of which nearly Thirty - six years experience has taught him ruined us in the war . He hoped the very men- Sylvia van Annan , standing looking at him them . All his skill and experience , all the that the prices paid for lenses are in many tion of the Reconstruction Committee meant a with sympathy and interest . She was holding remarkable talent and accumulated knowledge cases exorbitant . His plan is thus : Having the lantern , as she had done on the shore , that 36 years ' close study of the science of examined the eyes and ascertained what lenses when she picked up the missive dropped from sight has taught him , is to be placed freely are required , if any , he sees that his instruc- the biplane , the climax of the evidence which and gladly at the service of every man , tions are properly carried out by competent had almost written her down as foe , if not woman and child who seeks his aid . opticians , and that the glasses are supplied at Every sufferer from defective vision in a reasonable price .. He was suffering from delusions , and passed Leominster , every victim to headache , It should be noted that Mr. Braham person- his hand wearily across his eyes , but it did neuralgia , staring , squinting , and the host of ally examines the eyes of each patient , and it not obliterate the vision , as when he looked other distressing discomforts resulting from is only after final approval by him that glasses again he saw her much more distinctly . defective eyesight is to be helped to see clearly are supplied . His assistants , to whom the She had come a step or two forward , and by this famous man . formal and refractive test is deputed , all the light was growing more familiar to the Lieutenant's eyes . WHO IS MR . BRAHAM ? possess high qualifications for the work , and have at , their command the latest appliances Mr. Braham , whose chief scientific centre is and the most completely equipped optical ser- the City of London , has been a ' qualified opti- vice in the world . cian . since 1879. His professional experience The result is that he can offier the public a includes 16 years ' ophthalmic practice in technical excellence of workmanship and India and the East , and he holds the special materials , combined with the best optical appointment to his Excellency Lord Dufferin , assistance that experience , science and money the Governor - General of India . He has for can command , at fixed prices , which are little more than a girl , in a very handsome aristocracy , world - famous men , city magnates of charges is the same to everyone , no matter years tested the eyes of members of the always astonishingly moderate . And his scale sable - lined coat , really Sylvia ? and countless thousands of other folk . One moment of doubt assailed him , the next medical gentlemen have consulted him , and Many what his or her position or eircumstances . he scouted it , then it returned with redoubled have acknowledged his never failing skill in system of measurement , have a natural cooling His lenses are based upon the dioptrie energy , not to be defeated . diagnosing and counteracting visual defects . effect on the eyes , and afford an immeasurable Extraordinary alike , yet not the same . The relief from strain on those muscles and nerves eyes a little lighter , THE GREAT CRUSADE . not so ill of strange , un- explored depths ; a certain hauteur , a sugges- Mr. Braham's services are to cost nothing . the whole human organism . which are recognised as the most sensitive of tion of wider experience , absent from the clear , All next week the doors of the Parish Hall , sweet simplicity of the girl he loved so at- Church Institute , will be thrown open to the ground from a colourless and specially pre- They are scientifically correct , and are public , and Mr. Braham will freely and pared crown crystal . As this assurance drove itself into his con- generously advise anl assist all those who seek always the lowest possible . The prices charged are his aid . For example , the His one object is to prove , once and for all , quality and workmanship are guaranteed of average cost of his lenses is 4s . 6d . , and the by reason of the enormous business he con- the best . ducts , that the high fees and inflated charges , which place the expert assistance of the specialist beyond the reach of the great mass of humanity , can be done away with . Sylvia van Annan ! What could she be do- ing here at this hour ? And by her side he now noticed the military - looking gentleman he had seen at the hotel . In spite of all his other emotions , a certain bitterness elbowed its way to the front of his mind . Stay ! A strange , almost gleeful doubt crossed his mind . Was this beautiful woman , A largely attended meeting of the Leomin- would be included in Tariff Reform , so that not thrive without Protection would after the ster Branch of the North Herefordshire Far- agriculture would suffer from all the disabili - war be protected . He could not help feeling mers Union was held on Friday last at the ties of Tariff Reform in having to purchase that it must be an imperial policy between the Royal Oak Hotel , Leominster , for the purpose taxed goods with none of the privileges in Empire and Colonies and that they must have of hearing the views of Mr. E. W. Langfori , getting higher prices . He considered that in Protection to make agriculture a thriving in- who has been adopted by the Executive Com the Corn Production Bill a principle was laid dustry . He was firmly convinced that they mittee as prospective Farmers Union Candi- down which gave the farmer all he had reason must have a man who would fight for that and date for North Herefordshire subject to the to ask for . It was only for a period , but it not go on as a Free Trader and say " If Tar- approval of the branches and a general meeting rested with the farmers whether it should iff Reform must come against my convictions 1 of delegates . Mr. F. J. Colebatch , Chairman terminate . The Agricultural Rates Act was will do the best I can . " Every candidate of of the Branch , presided and there were also brought in for 5 years at first , but it was an agricultural constituency had always been present . Mr. E. W. Langford , Mr. B. C. Ridg- with them still . There was another argument asked to subscribe to an agricultural pro- ley ( Vice - Chairman ) , Mr. W. Smith ( Leomin- for guaranteed prices or a bonus . If the Eng gramme ; it was just a long list of things which had been swept away by the war . They wanted ster ) , Mr. E. T. Cave ( President ) , Mr. J. M. lish farmer was to benefit by Tariff Reform Parry , Mr. F. Whiteman , Mr. George Butters , they would only do it by raising the price of a policy accepted by the next Government Mr. W. J Rees , Mr. J. K. Hyslop , Mr. W. D bread to everyone . If they were given guar- which would ensure to agriculture a future . Edwards ( Brierley ) , Mr. H. Langford , Mr. E. anteed prices or a bonus that would only ap which Free Trade had never been able to offer . Gittens , Mr. R. Powell ( Bereton ) , Mr. Joel ply to one - fifth of their corn supply or what He was only offering this as a reason why at Smith ( Bury Court ) , Mr. P. S. Bach , Mr. J. ever proportion was grown in this country and the moment he would be unable to support A. Jones ( Rowley ) , Mr. J. Thomas ( Broomy also it would come out of the taxpayers poc- Mr. Langford . He would move no adverse Hill ) , Mr. C. Morgan ( Shirlheath ) , Mr. E. L. ret and not the consumers ' . The price of resolution . He was not going to act as dog Jenkins , Mr. F. Harris ( Kingsland ) , Mr. C. bread would not be raised to anybody . if in the manger . They had honoured him ( Mr. Haynes , Mr. E. M. Edwards ( Inchmoor ) , Mr they would take the trouble to work out the Parry ) by asking him to stand , but he was un- E. Jones , Mr. F. , J. Williams ( Yatton ) , Mr. J. problem they would find it would be infinitely able to respond . He felt that Mr. Langford Robinson , Mr. G. Webb , Mr. D. Johnson ( New - better than Tariff Reform . Whichever had far greater energy and ability and was in ton ) , Mr. Philip Taylor , Mr. O. Wass ( Gatter- method was adopted they had got to see that every way an abler man . But they had con- top ) , Mr. J. Lewis , Mr. G. T. Morgan ( Browns any advantage which accrued through increased victions and must not be inconsistent . He did land ) , Mr. J. E. George , Mr. A. W. Wall , Mr. prices did not wholly go into the pockets of not wish to bring politics into the matter , but H. J. Colebatch ( Hamnish ) , Mr. R. Powell the landlord . What was the use of increased if it was necessary in order to be a member of They wanted the Farmers ' Union to eschew those feelings , ( Middleton ) , Mr. E. Thomas ( Lawton ) , Mr. W. prices if rents were raised ? He knew a derelict farm he must eschew the Farmers ' Union first . H. Bemand , Mr. C. Walters ( Cullis Lodge ) , security of tenure . a good far- Mr. R. W. Bemand ( Barons Cross ) , Mr. Bur- which was let for seven years to Mr. Smith referred to the position of agri - sciousnesss , and seemed to fill him with a very gess ( Moss Hill ) , and the General Secretary ( Mr. mer who had farmed it to the highest pitch . culture and said that Protection had greatly pean of thanksgiving , the tall officer in motor- J. P. Griffiths ) . Now he could not get the lease renewed and benefitted the industry . coat came to his side . " I am afraid , sir , you have broken one of the farm was to be sold . Would any body say that under the present system the tenant would the small bones of your ankle . Your sergeant and I rendered first aid before you came 10 get anything approaching the value of the un- yourself , but it ought to be seen to at once spent fertility left in the soil . Could any man put his best into the land under such condi- by your own medical man . He spoke with a very slight accent , but in excellent English . tions ? There should be leases at the option " Fortunately , my wife and I were motoring of the tehant and not of the landlord and if they liked . Rent Boards . An inventory should this way when we saw the balloon catch the tree unseen in the mist . May we have the be taken of the farm when the tenant went in and he should have the full advantage of all pleasure of conveying you to the Hall ? " He The land would then produce smiled . " There can be no doubt that you are Lieutenant Charteris . " the maximum crops , not only in the interest of the farmer , but of the nation . The first business was to receive the Secre- tary's report as to returns from delegates . It appeared that there were still many returns to come in . In asking farmers to join it was well that delegates should be able to point to what the Union was doing . A member recently suf- fered in a serious motor accident and he was able to get £ 20 damages and costs . That had created a very good impression in the district concerned . Another thing , they had heard of the Union's action on the previous Wednesday improvements . against the Army Council in respect of a horse which the owner bought at 130 gs . and which was commandeered at Hereford for £ 80 . The case was taken up by the Union and after a lengthy hearing the Judge awarded the far- mer 120 gs . and 30 gs . costs ( applause ) . MR . E. W. LANGFORD'S ADDRESS . " SCRAP POLITICS . " every mem- If dently . " Thank you , yes . I expect the sooner I get It is very good of you to home the better . take so much trouble for a stranger . " " It would be rather heartless if we failed to do all we can . ' He introduced himself . " I am Major Ritter . May I present Mrs. " " Ritter ? I think you have met her sister , Miss van Annan , as she is staying with her friend Castle . An- SIGHT SPECIALIST IN town . LEOMINSTER . DISEASES OF THE EYES . One thing needs , emphasising . If your case requires the attention of an ophthalmic surgeon Mr. Braham will tell you so . He occupies himself solely with those cases where a defec- tive vision can be corrected by the use of t he It is difficult to over - estimate the boon this glasses . If your sight is sound and merely remarkable man's visit will confer upon the requires a lotion , a rest , or general care , It is a recognised fact that over 50 will tell you exactly the course to follow . per cent . of the population of our great centres suffer from defective vision in one form . or COME EARLY . another and the percentage in Leominster is minster . Make a point of visiting him early . Mr. Braham can only spend a week in Leo- higher than in many large towns . This is , perhaps , inevitable . The close work sult him . Hundreds of people make a point Even if your eyes seem all right go and con- the straining of the eyes over the desk or of doing this , because they know that there work - table , frequently in a bad light and bad is no fear of being advised to wear glasses atmosphere - result sooner or later in an when these are unnecessary ; that , if all is urgent need for glasses . In the majority of cases expert advice is well , they will come away satisfied that their beyond reach . A visit to London to see a eyesight is sound in every respect ! specialist , whose fees are reckoned in guineas , costs them nothing ! is not to be thought of ! The frequent result REMEMBER THE DATE- is the casual choice of what seem to be the MONDAY NEXT , AUGUST 27th , to glasses required - glasses that really seem to help the vision , but which in nine cases out SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 1st , of ten are entirely unsuited to the particular BOTH INCLUSIVE . instead of helping the eyes , too often ruin the eyesight and impair the health and brain nerves as well . And it means of transit to the fork of the road where defect for which they are chosen- and which , Parish Hall , Church Institute , Mr. Langford in reply said he regretted that he would not have the personal support and vote of Mr. Parry . If Mr. Parry had seen St to come forward he would have supported him because his view was this . If they waited un- til they got a man who , would comply with every sentiment expressed by ber of the Union they would never get a can- didate . He considered the points upon which they agreed were many more than those upon which they differed . He would refer Mr. Parry to the National Farmers ' Union pro- gramme , which did not mention Tariff Re- form . He took it that they sent representa- tives to the National Farmers ' Union and that Mr. Langford expressed his regret that Mr. they had the opportunity of expressing the Parry had been unable to stand . Had he done views of their Union there That had been so he would have supported him through thick done and they had drawn up a programme to and thin , although Mr. Parry was a Conserva- which he was prepared to subscribe , but he The Chairman then called upon Mr. E. W. tive , because he thought the time had come to did not find one word in regard to Tariff Re and school - fellow , Miss Howard - Vance , at Shale None of the responsible promoters of Langford , who was heartily received by the scrap politics and attend to their industry . form . meeting Mr. Langford referred first to the excellent meetings of farmers he had already addressed and said that they proved conclusively that far indrs were now alive to their own interests . The Farmers Union had now been established for 10 years and there were many cases in which it had been of advantage to its mem- bers , but if they searched the files of the news- papers they would find that at every meeting speakers had said that if the Union was to be of any service they must have direct represen- tation in the House of Commons ( Hear , hear ) . The Union was initiated for certain objects , but even so far back the culminating object was felt to be Parliamentary representation . Since then they had been building their ship to launch it out upon the ocean and in the opinion of the farmers the ship was now ready to take its first voyage . That brought him to an important point . He did not speak there as a politician and he wanted to impress upon them that if they fought in that contest as politicians they would be driven on the rocks and split ( Hear , hear ) . There was a tendency which was as prominent in the Borough of Leo- minster as in any part of the constituency to drive a wedge into the Union . They would be told that they had been good party men and I had always assisted in times of electoral stress . They would say " Why do you desert us a this moment ? ) Are you not satisfied with the representation which farmers have had in the past ? " He would ask them one question , if they were satisfied why did they bring that Why had speaker after It or Union into being ? speaker said " We shall do no good until we get direct representation in the House of Com- mons . " If he divined the reason for their atti- . tude it was that they were not satisfied to have sympathetic persons in the House of Com- mons , but who were not directly interested in agriculture from a practical standpoint . was one thing to have a man who was in sym- pathy with their views ; it was an entirely dif- ferent matter to have a practical man who could discuss any of their problems from ex- perience and gave intelligent reasons for against a proposal . There had not been a constituency represented by such a man since the days of Thomas Duckham or they would not have the various irksome regulations which they had suffered under . A farmer's represen- tative would not agree to the Army buying horses at £ 30 to £ 40 below their value . were the 80 or 90 members in the House of Commons who had subscribed to their pro- gramme ? They were prepared to vote for it if someone else brought it in , but they were not prepared themselves to initiate anything for the benefit of agriculture . Where MAJOR WARD - JACKSON . Continuing , Mr. Langford referred to the let- ter in the Press , which stated that Major Ward - Jackson had been adopted as prospective candidate for North Herefordshire . He did not to him for going when the war broke out to it was fair to make undue capital out of that . If he had gone , had not plenty of farmers In the letter which he saw done the same ? the motor awaited them . As Major Ritter walked by the side of the hurdle he explained that he and his wife had been making their headquarters at the Corford Arms Hotel , but he had not let the fact be known for various reasons - a sardonic smile this time which fortunately had now ceased to exist . Ritter went on to say that he had been to London on very important business , his wife meeting him there . He would not mention politics in that campaign Tariff Reform had suggested that agriculture . Had he seen ? Did he know Miss van should be brought in and why a member of and when he got to the House of Commons no the Farmers Union should press a point as nan ? The irony of the question ! He had to vote of his would violate the opinions of the Proceeding , Mr. Langford said the Mr. Parry had pressed his view in regard to use restraint upon himself not openly to members . avow his love thus questioned . inventive genius of Leominster was very con- Tariff Reform he could not understand . A hurdle had been brought , and coats siderable and if their candidate was to get any they were going to ride personal views of that thrown upon it made a fairly comfortable considerable opposition it would have Leomin- sort they would never get a member in the ster for its centre . He did not mind fair op- House of Commons . It would be absolutely position , but he did object to anything below impossible . He pointed out that they first the belt . It was being circulated in Leomin- asked Mr. Parry , Mr. Russell , and Mr. Preece , ster that they must not vote for Langford be- who all thought alike , and neither of them took cause he was a man of no principle . He would up the challenge . He was the last to be asked . say nothing in his defence , but he had been He could not separate his past political life in public life for 15 or 16 years and had from the present , but he had said that if the He was happy to say that on Wednesday the either before the General Election or subse- fought in some of the hottest county elections . National Union embodied in their programme very men that were opposed to him in that quently when he was a member of the House election got up and said they would do all in of Commons , anything to which he could not their power to support him as an agricultural subscribe he would place his resignation at candidate ( applause ) . It was said he was a their disposal . He could not do more . He man of no principle . He thought they knew was not going to the House of Commons to enough of public life to know that a man could propagate Tariff Reform because he did not not survive for 15 or 16 years if there were believe in its benefits . He believed that if many flaws in him . Get up on a public plat- they got the principle which was laid down in form and that was the time to know if a man the Corn Production Bill it would enable the them to state facts and he would meet them had seen fit to go outside and speak of the had any sidebones ( laughter ) . He only asked farmer to get a legitimate profit . Mr. Parry or go under . They did not want intrigue and Protection of other industries . If they sent back - door business . Let them come to the him to the House of Commons he would look front and if they had any reason why he should after one industry - agriculture . There were not represent the farmers let them say so and plenty to look after brewing , the landed inter- if it was true he would be only too happy to est , cotton , iron , coal , etc. retire in favour of any good man . Mr. W. D. Edwards asked if Mr. Langford was a non considered the Farmers : Union political union Mr. Langford : Yes I do . If it is political it will fall assunder . Mr. Edwards : It does not help this cam- paign to call yourself a Free Trader . Mr. Langford said he thought he had made his position clear . the Farmers ' The Secretary said that in Union they agreed to differ and to respect each other's political opinions , but in matters affect- ing agriculture they were all of one mind . Mr. Butters asked if Mr. Langford thought Germany should be allowed to send in grain after the war without a tariff being placed upon her . Mr. Langford said the question referred o enemies . As they were aware there was a Re- Committee sitting composed of construction men of all political schools of thought . It in- cluded Lord Selbourne , whom he thought could be trusted to look after the interests of agri- culture , and when that Committee brought in its report he would be prepared to subscribe to it The Chairman : Are you prepared to sup- port the Parliamentary programme of the Far- mers ' Union whatever it is ? Mr. Langford : Yes . Mr. Morgan asked if a farmers representa- tive would be able to vote without consulting Mr. Cave said that Mr. Langford had come forward as the first tenant farmer candidate in England and Wales and he would have liked him to say that if there was a chance of Tar- if Reform he would be the first to moot that question . He ( the speaker ) had not been a Teriff Reformer , although a Conservative poli- tically . He was a tenant farmer . He men- tioned that Mr. Langford had said he not the man he was . was Mr. Langford said he did not hold the views he used to . He took it that they had all changed considerably . They would not find Liberal , Conservative and Labour in the Cabi- net unless they had remodelled their views : He questioned if there would be Liberal or Tory after the war and would not be surprised to see those parties working in double harness . Mr. Morgan asked why a vote should not be taken on the subject . " The Secretary said that after the war the National Farmers ' Union would submit a new programme to the branches . They could not have a new programme now . The Chairman said that Mr. Langford had promised to support the Farmers ' Union pro- gramme now and for the future and that if he could not he would resign . What more could they want ? The resolution was carried without a dissen- tient . Mr. Langford said he was much obliged for the vote of confidence and when they went in the fight he hoped to get the support of both The Secretary said that at present they had farmers and labourers . a lobbyist at the House of Commons who got the Union . friends of agriculture to take necessary action . A DOMESTIC MATTER . The General Secretary said a letter appeared " We left immediately after dinner last night , hoping to be in time to breakfast this morning at the Corford Hotel , where we mean to stay for a month or two . The car travelled splendidly , and we reached this district long before scheduled time , and so came up at the critical moment . " Leominster . The visit , to the London specialist about Don't put down this paper until you have which many have dreamed is no longer fixed in your mind a time to go and see Mr. necessary . The specialist is coming to this Braham . Let him tell you exactly how town . All Leominster is invited to meet him things are with your eyes . and discuss their individual cases with him . It is an opportunity few will miss . FREE And Mr. Braham does not do things by halves . He is not content with giving the LUDLOW . RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL . On Monday a meeting of the Ludlow Rural District Council was held , Mr. R. de C. Peele presiding . A letter was read from Mr. F. W. Macaulay on the question of the cost to the Birmingham Corporation of repairing the Lower Whitcliffe Road which amounted to £ 203 17s . 7d . The Chairman said that Mr. Lunn was stil ! " hauling timber . They had decided to consider the cost to the Birmingham Corporation when the work was finished . ' He proposed they re- ply to that effect . Agreed . Dr. Sarsfield insisted , against the Lieuten- ant's expressed wish , in administering an anæsthetic , with his partner's assistance , be- fore the latter , a very skilled surgeon , set the somewhat complicated fracture . Charteris had plenty of time for quiet re- flection during the next few days . During that time he had no difficulty in supplementing Major Ritter's skeleton of facts . No reference was ever made between them , after he and the Ritters became the best of friends , to a certain attempt - which proved The Clerk said he had received a letter from very nearly successful - to blow up a shed in Messrs . Tangye's stating that their fitters the park ; or to a busy , mysterious biplane , would be at Craven Arms to fix the pumps on which ceased its activities on this side of the Monday . North Sea as soon as peace was assured . FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE . one of Major Ritter , he learnt later , was The Chairman said they had received a cir- the foremost airmen in the German Army . Neither was Franz ever interrogated as to cular from the Food Control Committee and his share of certain mysterious transactions by it they had to appoint a Committee for the 19. rationing of sugar ; it would only be the start , connected with the suite of No. as other things would be rationed . But Charteris made up his mind , if ever war threatened again , the night - porter at the hotel should be an Englishman . rooms ( TO BE CONCLUDED ) CORRESPONDENCE . THE EDITOR DOES NOT HOLD HIMSELF RESPON- SIBLE FOR THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY HIS CORRESPONDENTS . ALL COMMUNICATIONS FOR PUBLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE SENDER , NOT NECESSARILY FOR PUBLICATION . BUT AS A GUAR- ANTEE OF GOOD FAITH . FARMERS ' PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATION . The following Committee was appointed : - Mr. R. de C. Peele , Mr. H. E. Whitaker , Mr. R. Hayhurst , Mr. F. Barnes , Mr. J. D. Grif- fiths , Mr. J. V. Wheeler , Mr. E. Gatehouse , Mr. J. G. Boulton , Mr. J. Hough , Mr. C. E. Edwards , Mrs. Shaw ( Culmington Manor ) , Mrs. Rotten ( Stokesay Court ) . MORNING EVENING CONSULTATION . 10 to 1 2.30 to 7 . ber 1st and asked for a week's holiday . Granted . COUNTY COURT . Friday , before his Honour Judge A. A. Tobin , K.C. The number of cases for hearing , at this Court were : Adjourned cases 4 , new cases 48 , judgment summonses 11 , Courts Emergency Act 8 , Tithe Act 1 , total 72. Most of the cases were disposed of by Mr. A. W. Weyman , the Registrar . The ca of interest , were : - WILLIAMS V. MILLICHAMP . This was an adjourned case from last Court . Mrs. C. Williams , draper , etc. , High Street , sued . Millichamp , The Lodge , for the sum of £ 2 13s . 4d . for goods sold , This case partly heard at the last Court and was ad- journed for production of a detailed account . Defendant's son said the account was settled up in 1911. He did not know if all the goods were delivered . was Plaintiff said the goods were delivered . His Honour after very carefully , going through each item in the account gave judg- ment for 15s . 6d . without costs . NON - PAYMENT OF TITHE . Messrs . Clark and Co. , solicitors , agent for Mary Sidbury , sued Mary Jane Rogers , Amble- side , Clun Road , Craven Arms , married woman , for the sum of 4s . 2d . tithè . Mr. F. Malan appeared . Defendant did not appear . Mr. W. Mellings , Deputy Surveyor , reported that he had inspected the Blackford footbridge An order was made for a distraint with cost- and found it would be necessary to renew the A PIANO TRANSACTION . Wicket , some repairs were also necessary to the Owing to a stream : Miss M. Rawlins , pianoforte dealer , Broad side rails of this bridge . which is continually running through the Street , applied for an order under the Courts pool at Hayton it was impossible to haul the Emergency Act for the payment of £ 3 12s . for sewage in ordinary farm carts . The cost of piano hire , or the return of the piano from oak covers and frames for the catchpits on the Mr. and Mrs. Turner , Newnham Bridge , Ten- sewage land at Stokesay will be 10s . 6d . each bury . The defendant sent £ 2 on the 16th of and concrete slabs 2 feet 3 inches square , 3 August . His Honour granted the application . inches thick , would cost 5s . each . The Surveyor was instructed to put the Applicant asked when she could fetch the To the Editor of the Kington Times . wicket to the bridge and to obtain an estimate piano as this case had been a source of annoy Sir , -As Mr. H. J. Bailey's letter of August for the hand rails . The question of the pool ance ever since it started . She wanted the at Hayton was left in the hands of a Com- piano back . There was another instalment due next week . deem it a favour if you would give like pub - mittee to inspect and report . licity to my reply to that letter which was as Mr. Rogers objected to the paying of the His Honour said plaintiff could fetch the follows : - money for the slabs for the catchpits . The piano in a week . " August 4th , 1914. To H. J. Bailey , Esq . , catchpits were not used and they should be filled up . Herefordshire Constitu- Mr. Boulton said they had had several meet- tional Association . Dear Sir , I am in re - ings on this question and they considered it ceipt of your favour of the 4th inst . re pros- should be done for less money . want to say anything against him . All credit the service of his country , but he did not think If they had farmer members the system would in the " Hereford Times " reproaching them 4th was made public in your columns , I should- be the same and they would have an agricul- with bringing this matter about just now teral party whip . " Mr. Langford said if he was adopted they when there was a political truce and while away on military in the " Leominster News " and which was would have to form a strong Parliamentary Major Ward Jackson was was returned that duty . He wanted to say this . Mr. Langford Committee ought to meet in order that he was not stumping North Herefordshire for He had not addressed any He election prrposes . might explain his views on any problem . It had been would then consult the wishes of that Com- meeting except at their request . mittee and if any occasion arose that he could reported that Mr. Langford had been promised not fall in with those wishes he would place £ 500 from the Liberal Party Funds ( Mr. Lang- his resignation in their hands . ford That came from Leominster . He told Committee and when he Chairman , North being freely distributed to the members of the Farmers ' Union , asking for their continued support it was stated that Major Ward - Jackson had given up his leisure to go and fight for his country . pective Farmers Union l'arliamentary Can- There were plenty of farmers and farmers ' sons who had given up , not their leisure , but their business to go and fight for lives . it was justly and fairly allocated . identical . a resolution BOARD OF GUARDIANS . The usual meeting was held on Monday , Mr. J. V. Wheeler presiding . didature . Same shall come before my Com- Tlie matter was referred to the Craven mittee at the earliest opportunity . I would , Arms Parish Council . however , respectfully remind you that in 1914 the North Herefordshire Farmers ' Union claimed the constituency for a Farmers ' representative , which claim was ignored by your Association . Yours faithfully , J. P. Griffiths , Secretary , South Herefordshire Farmers ' Union . " The cost of out - relief during the fortnight was as follows : Ludlow and Clee Hill district . 38 5s . 8d . , Diddlebury district £ 14 19s . 4d . , Leintwardine district 5 15s . 4d . , total £ 59 0s . For washing at home Soako is perfect and costs 2d . BOWLS . their country . He did not want to belittle labourer to come in . Mr. Smith observed that they wanted the a gentleman who was politically apposed to Major Ward - Jackson , but he thought they and the labourers ' interest were practically to find all the money . The farmers ' interest them that the Farmers ' Union were prepared There was a national wanted to see these things in their proper per- They were willing to pay a good fund and they could also raise all the money spective and let honour go where honour was they wanted at Hereford . When all the due . How many of their noble labourers had wage for a fair man . They were not antagon - branches had approved of Mr. Langford it istic to the labourer . gone and not merely given up their living , not their leisure , but many had given up their Mr. Langford agreed and said that the far- would come before a general meeting of dele- When they talked about sacrifice they mer had a right to ask for a price for his gates and they would form a strong Commit- tee to deal with finance . At the Committee I also desire to state in a few words the far- 4d . wanted to think about it all round and see that produce that would enable him to pay the which first selected Mr. Langford men came to mers position in this matter . Mr. Bailey in- The Matron ( Mrs. F. L. Davies ) reported Major wages required . Most good farmers were pay him and said " Put my name down for 10 fers that in 1914 Major Ward - Jackson pledged that there had been admitted to the House Ward - Jackson had subscribed to the Farmers ' tog in excess of the minimum and their wages guineas , and one said he would give £ 100 if himself that he would give his full and active during the fortnight 4 , born , died 2 , dis- Union programme many others had done . compared favourably with those on railway . The Chairman in proposing so many more would do the same . In Ross support to every proposal for the benefit of charged 9 , remaining in the House 67 , corres These men belonged to a particular class and In agriculture , and that he has consistently sup- ponding period last year 71 ; vagrants relieved . no one wanted to say anything against them , heartily approving of the candidature of Mr. and Ledbury they were immensely keen . the South they wanted to help them to return ported the Farmers ' Union programme . There 72 , corresponding period last year 77 , decrease but when any question had arisen as between Langford , said they had heard his views . With regard to politics when a member so that they might claim a share as are at present in the House of Commons some of tramps 5. Flowers had been received for landlords and tenant they had gone naturally a man entered eighty or ninety members for agricultural con- the inmates from the Congregational Church . and properly on one side . Were they satisfied the Farmers ' Union he had no politics and if their own . stituencies who are similarly pledged , but there A letter was read from Dr. Wheatley , with the position of agriculture in the House Mr. Langford was elected he would have no THE HAY QUESTION . is not one practical farmer in the House as County Medical Officer of Health , drawing at- of Commons ? Had they been satisfied with politics . He had been a practical farmer for Mr. Joel Smith asked the Secretary whether direct representative of the farmers of Eng- tention to the harm that may be done to the years and was also a landlord and be any Government of any party during the last some the Union was doing anything in connection land and Wales to see that this programme , public in granting out - door relief to phthisical few generations ( " No " ) . He had been giving big with those farmers who had sold hay to the It was not right hoped a good one . or any part of it , is carried out , not one persons who are in a highly infectious condi- that agriculture should be upon such a flimsy prices for stock , but unfortunately they were Government , but it had not been fetched away representative of the class that must find tion and who would not take the basis . The landlord had a right to something not Herefords ( laughter ) . They wanted a man and as to whether there would be any remun- work for the labourer and rent for the land- precautions for preventing the spread of infec - 13 W. H. Higginson out of the land , the farmer had a right to get Herefordshire was a purely agricultural divi.eration for the use of buildings , and for the owner , upon whom , in conjunction with the tion . There were one or two cases in Ludlow 21 A. R. Cartwright a return for his labour , skill and capital , and necessary straw to thatch this year's crops farm worker , rests the great responsibility of at the present time and by means of the re- 17 W. J. Brown the labourer had a right to get a fair share sion , for whether they lived in the town or in outside . He was speaking for a large number . providing food for the people . The agricul- lief granted they were able to keep out of the . 21 W. M. Woodhouse and the towns ought to support an agricul- one would state their case . the country they all depended upon agriculture Mr. Parry said it would be useful if each turists are the nation's first line of defence Workhouse Infirmary , and in consequence the 21 H. S. Breakspear ... E. Turford ( Capt . ) 15 He understood against starvation . Is agriculture to have no danger to the public is greatly increased . 21 E. T. Evans tural candidate . that the balers were in the South and that direct representation in the future as it has Was it practicable to make out - door relief ' n 19 J. Butters they were taking the county before them . had none in the past ? The National Farmers such cases , dependent upon the persons taking 21 T. H. Higgins The Secretary said the matter came up on Union is determined that at least two , if not the necessary precautions ? If so he would 21 J. Paterson Wednesday at Hereford and he was instructed four farmers shall go to Westminster at the of the profits in exchange for his labour ( A Member : More than he has done ) . Mr. Langford then dealt with the ploughing up of sward and the Corn Production Bill as at previous meetings and passed on to the ques- tion of Tariff Reform . He said he did not want to be misunderstood or misrepresented as he to represent agriculture as a whole . Mr. Ridgley seconded the resolution . MR . PARRY'S VIEW . North necessary Mr. Parry said he regretted that he did not to write a letter . Could Mr. Smith tell him next General Election . The farmers of Here supply details of the cases referred to . was by a writer to the " Hereford Times , " who feel able to subscribe heartilly to Mr. Lang- what he was to ask for ? said he had declared himself a firm supporter ford's candidature because there was one fun- Mr. Joel Smith said the Secretary should of Free Trade , but ready to support Tariff Re - damental which seemed to stand in the way . write and say in the opinion of the Union fair form if required . What he said was that he When Mr. Langford's name was first men- remuneration should be given from April on had been a Free Trader and up to now saw question - which he ward . tioned he asked him a no reason to change his views , but that if Pro - answered very straightforwardly- " What were Mr. Parry said the strong point should be tection was to be applied to anything agricul- his views on Free Trade . " That might be the waste of the corn of the country . If far- ture should be , the first . That was a very touching the fringe of politics , but they could mers could not have their buildings and had different thing from saying he would fight for not escape it . He understood that since the no straw to thatch their ricks a large propor Tariff Reform . If they wanted an avowed Tar - war Mr. Langford's opinions were modified tion of the corn in the roofs must be spoilt iff Reformer he was not their man , but if the very much . He had such a strong conviction The discussion then closed . House of Commons was so constituted that a that under the old system of Free Trade agri- measure of Tariff Reform would be passed it culture was almost dying a natural death that would be his bounden duty to see that agrieul- he felt convinced that if in the future their ture was not left out in the cold . To his Tar- markets should be open to the unrestricted iff Reform friends he pointed out that Mr. competition of the world the fate of agricul- Chamberlain never suggested that agriculture ture would in time go back to what it had sand . Proceed as before , but bury the crock TO PRESERVE VEGETABLES IN SAND . Have the crocks and plenty of dry , clean about 2 feet deep in earth . fordshire are convinced that in North Here- fordshire a favourable opportunity presents it- self , and they desire to avail themselves of this opportunity . Yours faithfully , J. P. GRIFFITHS . APPLE , PLUM , OR PEAR SYRUP ( NO . SUGAR ) . A recommended Belgian recipe . Collect any " windfalls , " or bruised apples , plums , or pears , and boil them whole in a very little water until soft . Then press out all the juice possible . Strain and boil it quickly in an uncovered pan until it becomes thick like The Chairman said Mr. Pepler should caution these people . Mr. Sheldon considered they should have these people before the Board and caution them . This was agreed to . BURWAY CLUB V. LUDLOW CASTLE . Played on the Burway Grond and ended in a win for the visitors by 32 points . Scores BURWAY . LUDLOW CASTLE . 15 W. H. Evans ( Capt . ) . J. W. Payne 21 E. Bodenham P. Pepler 17 21 A. H. Haynes 8 A. Weale 14 F. Brayshaw 3 H. Prunnett 9 W. Holt . . E. R. Davis 21 E. Paterson 19 T. Mason 20 G. Hide " 1 W. J. Jones 17 F. Sheldon 13 H. Holt S E F. Daulby 21 R. Banks 21 W. Parsonage 21 J. H. Wyness : 21 JAM WITH SALT . 277 A letter was read from Mr. J. C. Galloway 245 as to the price of Government cheese stating that he understood from the Inspector that they were not to charge less than 1s . 4d . per lb. and so there was no other course open , as ful of salt , and to each 1 lb. of fruit 4 ounces To every 4 lbs . of fruit allow one teaspoon- a lower charge by them would probably lead of sugar . The salt neutralises the acid in the to their supplies being cut off . The Chairman said they could meet the case by paying 1d . extra . This was agreed to . A letter was read from Miss Johnson , the newly appointed nurse , stating that she could a syrup . Pour off into bottles and cork down . not leave her present situation before Septem- fruit and renders less sweetening necessary . Printed and Published for the Proprietor , by A. T. SOUTHALL , at his Offices , 27 , Draper Lane , Leominster . T TH VOL . X. NO . i SALES BY AUCTI By Messrs . EDWARDS , RUSS BALDWIN . LEOMINSTER HORSE REPO Friday , Sept. 7th , 164 £ 45 Valuable Hea Light HOR consigned direct by and of Private Ow in Prize Catalogues from EDWARDS , RUS BALDWIN , Auctioneers , Leominst ford and Tenbury . LEOMINSTER STOCK MAR TUESDAY , SEPTEMBER 11th , AT Cattle and Sheep , 10.30 a.m 1.30 ; Store Cattle and Pigs , 1 Entries kindly solicited . EDWARDS , RUSSELL & BA Leominster , Hereford and Tenbury WORCESTERSHIRE . DWARDS , RUSSELL and B E ( favoured with instructions from Baldwin ) will offer for Sale by Au the Royal Oak Hotel , Tenbury , on TUESDAY , SEPTEMBER 4th , 1 at 3 for 3.30 o'clock in the afternoon , valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY , .k " THE UPPER HOUSE , STOKE situate 6 miles from Tenbury and Bromyard . The Property comprises Brick - built I House , with excellent Range of Outbu Pasture , Orchard and , Arable Lands , i a productive young Damson Orchard , with a good Cottage and Garden , the containing 91 Acres ( or thereabouts ) . Further particulars of Messrs . MORI MILES , Solicitors , Tenbury ; or of the A EERS , Tenbury , Leominster and Herefo By Mr. R. H. GEORGE . R. H. GEORGE Auctioneer , Valuer , Land Ag and Surveyor , PROPERTY and TIMBER SPECI MORTGAGE BROKER , VALUER and TRATOR under the Agricultural H Act , 1908. REPORTS , RECORDS and VEYS carefully and personally attend HOTEL and PUBLIC HOUSE VALU VALUATIONS for ESTATE DUTY , N GAGE , ASSESSMENT APPEALS , & PERIODICAL SALES of PROPERT Prompt settlements in all cases . ESTABLISHMENT 1880 . Offices : - Croftmead , Kingsland , Herefordsh Leominster Office Corn Squa E. Hammond & So Auctioneers , Valuers , House , Esta and Insurance Agents , Conduct all classes of SALES BY AUCT VALUATIONS FOR PROBATE , Etc. , RE and BOOK DEBTS COLLECTED . Pers Attention , Prompt Settlements . ESTABLISHED 1881 . Offces : -Highbury House , Leominst THE LEYSTERS , Near The Chapel . & SON favoured with . instructions by Executor of the late Miss Callow to Sell Auction , on MESSRS . E. HAMMOND THURSDAY , SEPTEMBER 6th , 1916 the FURNITURE and EFFECTS , which clude several nice Pieces of Mahogany Oak , Feather Beds , quantity of Bed Linen , Particulars on posters . Sale at 1.30 prompt . By Messrs . JACKSON & MCCARTNE KINGTON HORSE SALE MESSRS . JACKSON & MCCARTNEY conduct the above on WEDNESDAY , SEPTEMBER 19th , 1917 A Silver Cup , value rogs . , will be award for the best Cart Gelding or Mare . N.B. - All farmers entering Cart Horses m get a Permit to Sell from their County Ag cultural Executive Committee . Entries for Catalogue close Saturday , Se Sth , 1917 , and may be made to Mr. MORGAN , Newton ; or to the AUCTIONEER Craven Arms and Hereford . KINGTON . MESSRS . JACKSON & MCCARTNEY w hold their next Sale of FAT & STOR STOCK on THURSDAY , SEPTEMBER 27th , 1917 . Early entries kindly solicited . Auctioneers : Craven Arms and Hereford JACKSON & MCCARTNEY , HEREFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL The Annual Show of Produce Will be held in the Shirehall , Hereford , on WEDNESDAY , OCTOBER , 3rd , 1917 , when Prizes will be awarded ror Milking Cheeses , Bottled Fruit , Fruit Pulp , DRIEL FRUIT or Vegetables , Potatoes , Carrots Parsnips , Onions , Brussels Sprouts , etc. Further particulars and Prize Schedules on application to the Organiser , JOHN PORTER B.Sc. , Shirehall , Hereford . S - B W. G. STORR - BARBER Sculptor . Studio & works : Etnam Street ; also Top of Bargates . FOR BEST MONUMENTAL WORK . Established by J. Jay , 1840 . Satisfaction Guaranteed . |