The Kington Times - December 1917
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Kington Times 15th December 1917 - Page 1
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| Date | 15/12/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 15th December 1917 |
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The only place where animals can be dis- get a Permit to Sell from their respective sected within 14 miles of Leominster . County Agricultural Executive Committee . Auctioneers ' Offices , Leominster , Hereford and Tenbury . LEOMINSTER STOCK MARKET . TUESDAY , DECEMBER 18th , 1917 . AT Cattle and Sheep , 10.30 a.m .; Calves , 11.30 ; Store Cattle and Pigs , 11.45 . Entries kindly solicited . EDWARDS , RUSSELL & BALDWIN . Leominster , Hereford and Tenbury . AULDEN , Four miles from Leominster . EDWARDS , RUSSELL & BALDWIN have received instructions from the Exors of the late Mr. H. Griffiths , to Sell by Auction , On THURSDAY , DECEMBER 20th , 1917 , the whole of the Building Materials , Converted and Round Timber , 3 Portable Steam Engines , Rack Saw Bench ( 48ft long , to take 5ft . saw ) , Threshing Machine ( 4ft . 6in . , by Foster & Co. ) , Straw Trusser ( by Hornsby ) , Cider Making Plant , Large Quantity of Cider Casks , Flat - sole Timber Carriage , Old Iron , etc. Sale at 11 o'clock prompt . Catalogues of the AUCTIONEERS , Leominster , Hereford and Tenbury . HEREFORDSHIRE . 10 be Let from Candlemas next , " MORTI- MER'S HOUSE , " I mile from the Railway Station ( G. W. ) , and the charming village of Kingsland ( close to Watling Street and Battle Oak ) , adjoining the main road , 1 miles from Lucton School . There is good Fishing and Shooting in the The House is immediate neighbourhood . modern and substantially built of brick and tile and contains on the ground floor 3 pleasant Sitting - rooms , Kitchen ( h . & e . ) , Larder and Wash - house . On the first floor 5 roomy Bed- rooms , and excellent Bath - room with Drying Cupboard . Electric Bells , never - failing Water supply , and other modern conveniences . The Outbuildings include Two - Stall Stable , Coach House , Saddle Room and Coal Shed . There is a good Garden with South aspect ; also if desired about 4 acres of good Pasture Land or a small well - planted Orchard , both adjoining the house . For particulars apply to EDWARDS , RUS- SELL & BALDWIN , Leominster . By Mr. R. H. GEORGE . R. H. GEORGE , J ' Auctioneer , Valuer , Land Agent , and Surveyor , PROPERTY and TIMBER SPECIALIST , MORTGAGE BROKER , VALUER and ARBI- TRATOR under the Agricultural Holdings Act , 1908. REPORTS , RECORDS and SUR VEYS carefully and personally attended to HOTEL and PUBLIC HOUSE VALUER . VALUATIONS for ESTATE DUTY , MORT GAGE , ASSESSMENT APPEALS , & c . PERIODICAL SALES of PROPERTIES . Prompt settlements in all cases . ESTABLISHMENT 1880 . Offices : - Croftmead , Kingsland , Herefordshire . Leominster Office- Corn Square . CROFT CASTLE ESTATE . ANNUAL COPPICE WOOD SALE . H. J. Pritchard Is now living at BROOMY HILL FARM , KINGSLAND . Letters and telegrams sent to the Yard would be dealt with promptly . Horse Slaughtering , Eto The only Horse Slaughtering License in North Herefordshire is now held by H. J. Pritchard who intends this to carry on Business in a satisfactory manner to all con- cerned . All Carcases paid for in cash before removal . Letters and Telegrams : 33 , Bargates , Leo- minster , or Broomy Hill , Kingsland . SUGAR BEET AND CORN . The British Sugar Beet Co. , which acquired an estate near Newark some time ago for the purpose of growing sugar beet under the aus- pices of the Board of Agriculture , takes pos- session of the estate at Lady Day next . For various reasons it will be impossible to put the greater part of the land under beet for next season , and the Company hopes to util- ise 1,500 acres for corn . This will entail the use of tractors and cultivators , the employ- ment of soldier labour , and the clearing and ploughing of a large amount of grass . ALLOTMENT DEVELOPMENTS . In Birmingham , where there are already about 6,000 allotments , it is hoped , as a result of negotiations which have recently taken place between representatives of the Food Produc- tion Department and local interests , that there will be a considerable increase at an early date . The number of allotment plots so far reported as laid out under the . Cultivation of Lands Order in England and Wales is 183,004 . In Surrey alone over 1,000 acres of additional allotments have been provided under the powers exercised by the Food Production Dep- artment and the local authorities . It is stated that since the outbreak of war the number of allotments in Monmouthshire has increased eight - fold . 6 acres of Mitcham Common is being broken up for allotments ; and near Wigan and other towns badly cultivated land is being taken over for the same purpose . WOMEN'S PROFICIENCY TESTS . SATURDAY , DEC . 15 , 1917 . POTATOES FOR EATING . LAND FOR ALLOTMENTS . The Food Production Department desires to see a large increase in the number of allot- ments throughout the country before next spring , and the Commissioners have been asked to give all the assistance they can to see that any unsatisfied demand for land for this purpose is met as far as possible . The allotment movement , it is pointed out , deserves encouragement , not only on social grounds , but also because it provides large quantities of vegetables for the consumption of the hold- ers and their families , and so relieves the burden on the transport services . The Board of Agriculture . have by a general license under the Seed Potatoes ( Immune Varieties ) Order 1917 , authorised the sale in England and Wales for consumption of pota- toes of the varieties , " King George V , " Great Scott , " " Lochar , " and " Templar , " which will not pass through a riddle having a 1 inch mesh . The Food Production Depart- ment , however , point out that the provisions of any other Order of the Food Controller affecting such potatoes must be complied with in the case of all sales permitted by this license , and the license must not be construed as an authority to deal with any potatoes in contravention of the requirements of any Or- der relating to Wart Disease . At a later res to take over . land for allotments subject , date the Board of Agriculture will be prepared to issue licenses for the sale of these varie- ties for planting , but for the present such licenses cannot be granted except in very un- usual circumstances . COUNTRY CRECHES . The subject of country creches has come up as an inevitable result of women's empioy- the land . ment on Now that every able- bodied country woman is being pressed into the urgent service of food production , the care óf her children calls for attention , and experi- ments in creches are being started . one In Holbeach , Lincolnshire , one has been working since the early spring , having an average attendance of 20 children per day . Sixpence is charged here for one child , and 4d . per head where there is more than child from a family . This sum would be higher than many women could afford , but a creche could be run on a lower fee , especi- ally in the summer when heating has not to . be provided . In Kent an enterprising farmer had a small enclosure made out of sheep gates under some shady trees on his farm and there collected all the children his workers had brought . He paid a village woman ( past active service ) to look after them and pro- lunch , so that the mothers could work on vided milk and biscuits for the 10.30 a.m. interruptedly until dinner time came , when and all they sorted out their own children that the small outlay involved in caretaker's then dined together . The farmer declared wage and the milk was returned to him many times over by the increased amount of work the wonten were able and willing to perform . The Women's Branch of the Food Produc- tion Department is taking up this question , and some valuable suggestions will be put for ward by them to assist in the formation of creches wherever they are necessary . HOW TO CLAMP POTATOES . un- In Urban Districts and non - County Bor- . oughs the local authorities have adequate pow- in the case of occupied land , to the consent of the County Agricultural Executive Com- mittee . In county boroughs no such consent is required . Most urban local authorities are exercising their towers wherever necessary and arrangements have been made by the De- partment for this work to be stimulated and supalvised by titers of tile Department : There is sometimes opposition on the part of farmers on Executive Committees to the tak- ing of land for allotments from a farmer , but provided that the interests of milk production are not affected , Executive Committees should assist urban local authorities in obtaining land for allotments in every possible way . Powers to take possession of land have not been conferred on local authorities in rural areas , except in the case of a few parishes or rural districts which are closely populated . and are of an urban or industrial character . In the ordinary rural village there is as a rule a sufficient supply of allotments and what is usually needed is to see that they and the cottage gardens are properly cultivated and are producing the maximum amount of food . This is work to which Executive Committees may well devote their attention , and it wilt generally be advisable that they should estab- lish a Horticultural Sub - Committee , whose business it should be to stimulate the forma- tion of village Food Production Societies and to encourage and assist small cultivators . In many villages there are men or women of allotments , but who would be prepared to some leisure who would not ordinarily desire grow vegetables in the present emergency if are also cases they could obtain the necessary land . There demand for allotments from members of the where there is an unsatisfied working classes . In all such cases endeavours should be made to see that land is provided , and if it cannot be obtained by agreement the Executive Committees should be asked to ex- ercise their powers of entry and having taken possession of the land to let it to the Parish Council for allotment . THE TRAINING OF SOLDIERS . SIX happy schoolboys , Outra slide , Free by post per quarter , 11s . 8d . , payable in advance . One aid " my boot hurts , " And hen there were five . FIVE happy schoolboys , Determined for more , One wrenched his heel off , And then there were four . NOW reader please hearken , My tale is near ' told , The " NO TROUBLE " boots By Ross's were sold . AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE'S POWERS . CAPT . FITZHERBERT WRIGHT'S QUESTION . PRICE ONE PENNY . CHRISTMAS FOUR happy schoolboys , Fair ' wild with glee , One wore His soles through And then there were three . THREE happy schoolboys , Left of that crew , No. 3 had some bad luck !! And then there were two . GREETINGS . YOU too should wear them , So walk in and see The style that just suits you Inspection is free . SOUP KITCHEN . Under the auspices of the local Food Econ- omy Committee , a soup kitchen was opened on Monday morning , when close upon 200 people were served either on the prem- to pass it on to those who had none . POLICE COURT . Monday - Thomas Hall , labourer , of Much down our arms and by preaching the doctrine of non - resistance into ears made deaf by the weltering roar of blood and iron . But surely there is a via media , and it is for this middle course I plead . While the soldier still grasps his sword let the statesman speak the word , ises or off ,, 60 gallons of soup being disposed On Thursday last Mr. H. FitzHerbert in season , out of season , at all times , in all of .. It was made by Mrs. C. H. Ware and Wright , M.P. , in the House of Commons , asked places , by all means . By doing so he will be several assistants . Miss Norris is managing the following question : -To ask the President inserting a wedge which will divide the great the kitchen , and on three days a week ladies of the Board of Agriculture , whether he will bulk of the people , war - weary , sick at heart , of the town go to help to make soup on the state and , in view of the doubt and ignorance wounded and crippled , from their wicked premises , and not an atom of bread was still prevalent , cause his statement to be cir- leaders , and thus scatter those who delight wasted , those who had too much being made . culated , by leaflet or otherwise , if the Execu- in war . " And this word of the statesman is tive Committees of the War Agricultural Com- surely that Gospel - universal and not national Capt . Dodson , who is in charge of the Dis mittees have been empowered under the in its scope of " International Pact " founded tribution Centre for soldier labour in Somer- Defence of the Realm Act , by the service of on the elementary principles of justice and set , has been mentioned already as an officer cultivation orders to order an occupier or liberty , of peace and goodwill , which are the Cowarne , for failing to obscure a light on the who exercises particular intelligence in the owner to break up specified lands and , on interest and concern , not of one nation , but front of his bicycle and having no rear light was fined 5s . - Fred Purfoot and Hilda Reyn- utilisation to the best advantage of all the failure by such occupier or owner to comply of all , not of the Allies alone but of Humanity at large . It is the comparative absence of olds , of Pencombe , for riding bicycles with- men passing through his hands . In addition with such order , either to prosecute him for to training men this statesmanship which is so deplorable . out lights were fined 5s . each . - For similar as horse ploughmen , he re- | such non - compliance or to terminate the ten- cently commenced to train a number of the ancy and enter upon the whole or part of the The mischievous and miserable doctrine of the offences J. Smith ( Bodenham ) , S. J. Allington soldiers in dairy work , and he has also de- farm to which such lands belong and cultivate with its passions for hatred and vengeance Evans ( Pencombe ) , John Reynolds ( Pencombe ) , " knock - out blow " and " fight to a finish , " ( Winslow ) , John Colley ( Pencombe ) , Arthur cided now to give others of them skilled in- them at the expense of such owner or occupier and perpetuation of social and economic strife J. Gibbs , W. Amos , H. Jones , jun . ( all of struction in fruit tree pruning . Mr. Johnson . and , in the event of an owner or occupier after this war , only tends to consolidate our Pencombe ) , the horticultural expert of the county , is act- making objection on the ground of certain opponents ( who after all number 150 millions Thomas , Bishop's Froome , was fined 2s . 6d . ing as teacher , and the scheme seems to loss and failure to increase production owing of human beings much like ourselves ) and on each of three charges with failing to send likely to prove very successful . to the nature of the soil but agreeing to plough make them the more or less unwilling tools his children to school . - John Woodhouse , of and cultivate as ordered , subject to such ob- of those autocratic rulers who have so gravely Burley , Linton , was fined 2s . 6d . in respect jection , to have a record of the land taken by misled them , and have brought this unspeak . of be Many potatoes are lost annually through bad clamping . Last year even , when supplies were short and prices high , the losses from this cause , due to carelessness . or ignorance , were large . The driest part of one's ground should be selected for a clamp and a strip 3ft . 6in . wide and long enough to take the potatoes to be stored , should be marked out . After grading , the potatoes should be piled in a heap with sides as upright as possible in the shape of a letter A. The sides and end of the clamp should be covered with a layer of long wheat straw 4 inches in thickness , care being taken that the lower ends of the straw are pressed . close to the ground ; for it is along the lower edge of the clamp that frost most often gets in . The long straw layer should reach almost to the top of the potatoes . To keep the It is becoming necessary in some parts of straw in place a layer of earth should be the country for Committees to take a thrown along the lower edge of the clamp . line in relation to the rabbit pest . The major- In order to keep off rain , a covering of long well together with a view to keeping down straw ( wheat or barley , not oat straw ) is ity of owners and occupiers have worked very thatched over the ridge , so that the ends this evil , but here and there a case has overlap the straw at the sides . By this means ously ignored their duty . In one instance re- curred where owners and farmers have obvi- The straw may be ported to the Food Production Department , admit that the ploughing up of a permanent pasture field of considerable size would be a any rain which falls will run down the outside RABBITS AND CROPS . strong OC- kept in position by a layer of earth 3 inches in an eastern county the Committee had to thick covering the sides from the base up to 4 inches from the top of the ridge . The awards in the Farm Women's Proficiency Tests carried out at Maidstone on November 29th are now published . They show that of the total of 238 women who entered 165 gained over 80 per cent . of the possible 100 marks and are receiving certificates accordingly . All and not into the clamp . the women who competed in the carting , ploughing , fruit spraying and thatching won certificates . In the milking classes 41 out of 43 obtained certificates ; for harrowing , 11 out of 20 ; for packing and grading fruit , 6 out of 9 ; for hoeing , 30 out of 33 ; for cabbage plant- ing , 13 out of 24 ; and for tractor ploughing 4 out of 5. A most favourable impression was created on the farmers who attended the test meeting . The Secretary of one of the larg- formed . An outlet is cut in the trench to At the approach of hard weather the clamp must be finished . This is done by covering it , except along the middle of the ridge , with a thick coat of soil dug out from along the As a result of the digging a drainage sides . trench a foot or so wide and 6in . deep is drain away . water collecting there to The earth is worked on the sides and ends set Growers ' Associations in Kent has written allow to the organisers of the meeting congratulat- ing them on its all round success and men- tioning particularly the admirable work of the women with the carts and horses . MARKETS . POULTRY AND PROVISIONS . Ludlow , Monday . - Fowls , 6s . 6d . to 7s . 6d . per couple ; chickens , 7s . 6d . to 10s . per couple ; dressed chickens , 8s . to 12. per couple ; ducks , 9s . to 11s . per couple ; dressed ducks , 12s . to 143. per couple ; rabbits , 3s . 6d . to 3s . 9d . per couple ; geese , 12s . to 14s . each ; turkeys , 14s . to 16s . each ; butter , 2s . 21d . to 29. 5d . per lb .; hen eggs , 3 to 4 for 1s .; duck eggs , 3 for 1s .; pigeons , Is . 2d . to 1s . 4d . per couple ; hares , 6s . each ; pheasants , 9s . to 10s . per brace ; partridges , 4s . per brace . FRUIT AND VEGETABLES . Monday . Potatoes , 1d . a If the foregoing method of clamping is adopted there will be no need to put in ven- tilation pipes . If , however , the old practise a professional valuer at the expense of the able misery committee and to forward such record with the enough to claim by the owner and occupier for compen- " very good . " sation for damage , if any , to the Claims Com- mission for assessment by that commission as carrying out of the order , have accrued . and when damage shall , by reason of the Sir Richard Winfrey replied as follows : - were each fined 5s . Horace an adjourned case . - The adjourned case into a world which is large against Jane Davies was again adjourned . harbour us all and will yet be Ladbroke Rectory , Yours , etc. , FRANCIS E. POWELL , Southam , The Hon . Member has stated correctly the December 4th , 1917 . position as to the powers of Agricultural Executive Committees and as to the procedure P.S. Since writing we have had another in regard to compensation . The Board will bold and characteristic address from President be glad to circulate a copy of the question and Wilson . His speech contains that very word answer to the Committees so that they may which all true democrats long to see repeat- have it reprinted in leaflet form if they think edly expressed until it finds its way into the heart and conscience of the German people . waste of time , labour , and money unless the rabbits on adjoining land were first suppressed , it necessary . as without this measure there was not reas- crop . " In onable prospect of securing a many places owners of land adjoining grass land have combined to employ rabbit catch- ers with a view to a thorough clearance of the area , and this is a procedure that might with advantage be largely imitated . THE TRACTOR POSITION . chosen . INTERESTING FIGURES . The Herefordshire GORRESPONDENCE . THE EDITOR DOES NOT HOLD HIMSELF RESPON SIBLE FOR THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY HIS CORRESPONDENTS . ALL COMMUNICATIONS FOR PUBLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE ADDRESS OF THE SENDER , NOT NECESSARILY FOR PUBLICATION . BUT AS A GUAR- ANTEE OF GOOD FAITH . NAME AND PATRIOTIC MEETING . To the Editor of The Kington Times . of supplying ventilation shafts is followed , month 14 acres per week per machine . Hereford Town Unit averaged throughout the tarist goes , it seems to me , to the other For F.E.P. PATRIOTIC MEETING . To the Editor of The Kington Times .. Sir , I have read the correspondence upon . the above topic with a considerable amount of interest , and should feel obliged if you would permit me a few words in support of the attitude taken up by the Rev. F. Powell . E. KINGSLAND . PARISH COUNCIL . A meeting of the Parish Council was held in the School on Monday There were pres- ent Messrs . J. Brindley ( Chairman ) , W. G. Lewis , J. Preece , J. Gunthorpe , C. J. Mor- gan and J. Nock ( Clerk ) . A letter was read from Colonel Davidson in regard to the watercourse being impeded by rubbish and stopping the flow along the lane by Mr. Harris's house . Several members said the water had been stanked lower down the river and they were not surprised at Colonel Davidson writing to the Council after having spent over £ 5 to clean out the ditch recently . As Mr. Hughes's hedge on the path lead- ing from Cobnash to the Church was still in a bad condition and dangerous to those using the path - many having complained to the Council - Mr . Lewis proposed that the Chair- man and Mr. Gunthorpe be appointed to see the Rector about the tenant . Mr. Preece sec- onded , and it was agreed to . on The Chairman said Mr. Jay had done the Birchwalk and other little bits of work the Recreation Ground and it was decided to pay his bill , 9s . 9d . : The Chairman said that Mr. Lewis had done the bridge on the Boar Fields and that near the Station . with a spade , and is made firm and smooth A thickness of 6 as the clamping proceeds . inches of earth is quite sufficient to give pro- tection against moderate frosts , but it is ad- visable to put an extra 3 inches on the colder side . " In very severe weather ( such as that The latest reports with reference to the Not having any sympathies with any reli- experienced last winter ) even a covering of 12 work of the tractors . received by the Food gious body , I cannot be accused of " holding inches may not be enough and therefore extra Production Department are full of interest . covering should be given during exceptionally Some of the figures are remarkably good , and a brief for the rev . gentleman , but appro- hard , weather . ciating his admission that he is a It should be remembered , the majority of them show all - round improve- humani however , that too much soil encourages the tarian " first , " I consider his address was ment in results as the men in charge of the Sir , In all controversies it is desirable both pre - eminently honest potatoes to grow in the clamp . Finally and logical . As a thick layer of short litter should be placed land selected for working is more judiciously agreements . tractors become more experienced and the to define terms and to discover points of clergyman of a Christian Church , bound by along the ridge . Differences of opinion will then solemn vows to follow the teaching of its Mr. Preece proposed that the Clerk should the more clearly emerge . By a " pacifist . " I founder , I would like to know what other write to Mr. John Williams , of Cobnash , ask- report to the end of understand one who , in no circumstances will course he could have taken and yet remain ing him to get his hedge trimmed near the November is very good . The tractors of the employ force to attain his ends . The " mili- free from cant and hypocrisy . railway . Mr. Gunthorpe seconded . Carried . R. R. H. GEORGE will Sell by Auction , Invited to address a gathering of ostensibly Messrs . J. Brindley , J. Preece , C. Morgan , Mat Mortimer's Cross Inn , Kingsland , extreme . He believes that force is the only Christian people , who are supposed to derive W. Lewis and J. Gunthorpe were the shafts , each consisting of 3 inch drain the week ending November 30th appointed one of the or the chief remedy for the evil and disorder their inspiration pipes , should be put in , not along the top of Hereford tractors ploughed 48 acres in about which we find in the world . from such teaching as On THURSDAY , DECEMBER 20th , 1917 , to view the path on the Recreation Ground I confess , sir , " Blessed are the ridge , but about 1 foot from the top 50 hours . In the preceding 4 weeks this same the Peacemakers , " I consider near the Rectory , and also the path at Shirl- at 5 o'clock in the afternoon , punctually , about that I am neither the one nor the other . I that Mr. Powell was both sincerely honest and heath leading to Woodgate , to see what is 4,000 Lugs of excellent Coppice Wood in am not a pacifist for - it is in no spirit of vain courageous in rtactor did 20 acres ,, 20 acres , 18 acres , and per lb .; from one another . The shaft pipe should pointing out the duty of his necessary to be done . Lucton Vallett , School Wood , Oaker Wood and cabbages , 2s . to 3s . per dozen ; cauliflower , 4s . be placed in a horizontal or downward sloping 21 acres ; or an average of 25 acres per week egoism I write this I have spoken at several hearers . Moreover , his suggestion that some The Clerk was instructed to write to the Lynham Vallett , in 31 convenient lots . The per dozen ; Brussel sprouts , 3d . per lb .; mar- for 5 weeks . Competition in Herefordshire recruiting and " war savings " meetings ; I attempt should be made by the heads of the position , for if placed vertically it is sure to District Council pointing out the dangerous whole contains Oak and Birch Standards , suit- rows , 1s . to 1s . 6d . each ; beetroot , 1d . each ; lead to water getting into the clamp . A loose between the various tractors is said to be ex- offered , during the first fortnight of the war . Allies towards bringing about peace , with state of the steps on the main road by the able for Colliery purposes and also Crate Rods leaks , 3d . per bundle ; apples , 1d . to 3d . per wad of straw , etc. , should be pushed into the tremely keen , and there has been a certain my services whether as chaplain , or private ; out calling an armistice , is an expression of Rectory and leading across to the Station . H .; pears , 2d . to 4d . per lb .; walnuts , 5d . per open end of each shaft . One of the I have been Chairman of the Bromyard Mili- opinion which amount of moonlight ploughing . Many experienced tractors in the Ross Unit ploughed 31 acres . thousands of people outside James Prince , Lucton , Kingsland , will show lb .; grapes , 2s . to 2s . 6d . per lb .; carrots , growers have given up using this means of ven- and 6 tractors of the same unit in the week The Clerk was also instructed to write to tary Tribunal ; I have joined the local Volun- the churches are now entertaining . Those who Mr. Paton asking him to have the path re- the lots , and Catalogues may be obtained at parsnips , turnips , 2d . per lh .; onions , 1d . to tilating their clamps . teers ; I have both my sons trained in the talk about bringing Germany to her knees paired leading to Woodgate from the main O.T.C. and one is now in the Flying Corps ; are giving vent to bombastic nonsense . the ESTATE OFFICE , Byecroft , near Leominster ; 6d . per lb. Unless the clamp shows signs of giving way ending November 23rd averaged over 23 acres . Do road . CORN . or from the AUCTIONEER , Croftmead , Kings- and all my male relatives of military age at these people ever count the cost ? I think not . owing to the rotting of the tubers , it may be once volunteered ; had I ten sons I should That the war will eventually be ended by ar- The following were appointed to act with land , Herefordshire . Ludlow , Monday . There was little grain left undisturbed until February . According to the Churchwardens in regard to the Coal expect all to be ready to sacrifice themselves , bitration is the firm conviction of thousands Charity : Messrs . J. Brindley , C. J. Morgan , offering . Prices at Government rates . the Food Production Department it should SUPPLIES OF SEED WHEAT . although I should have carefully and rever- then be opened and the potatoes inspected . ently respected a truly conscientious objector peal to all sensible people who are not inocu- of people . Mr. Powell's suggestion must ap- J. Gunthorpe , W. Davies , J. Preece and W. G. Lewis . If left longer they are likely to sprout vigor- The Food Production Department desires to among them ; I have publicly regretted , more lated with the war virus , and I beg to thank ously , and in that case much of the goodness inform farmers that it will not be possible to A discussion arose as to the desirability of than once , the decision which handicaps our in the potatoes will be lost . him for his humane and powerful address . obtaining allotments for parishioners of Kings- guarantee to fulfil orders received after the younger clergy from taking part in our grand I am , sir , Further particulars about the best meth - end of November for supplies of the specially citizen - army ; and I would never counsel the land who were anxious to secure them . ods of storing potatoes and other vegetables , selected seed wheat ( 1917 crop ) which are at sheathing of our sword while Prussian mili- Yours truly , in large or small quantities , may be obtained present being offered to the Department . tarism sought to impose its unholy rule upon JOHN BREESE , hould esolu- had town and eting . other and Heads . Id at The and mme nder Hilds Ida wns- Edith 2nd , Jay . and and asey , me Solo , Mrs. cita- the Bing . itted to by the rton be for He for to ded lied hat of By Messrs . E. HAMMOND & SON . E. Hammond & Son Auctioneers , Valuers , House , Estate , and Insurance Agents , Conduct all classes of SALES BY AUCTION VALUATIONS FOR PROBATE , Etc. , RENTS and BOOK . DEBTS COLLECTED . Personal Attention , Prompt Settlements . ESTABLISHED 1881 . Offces - Highbury House , Leominster .. Ludlow , MYSTERY OF A SIDE OF BACON . if they had lunched at home or in a restaur- ant . A Questioner : Why did you have that side By Messrs . KNIGHT , FRANK & RUTLEY of bacon at your house last week ? CORN GROWING & GRAZING LAND . COLD Sir Arthur I do not think one went to my house . The Questioner : Oh , yes , there was . carman who took it there told me . along the sides , at distances of 6 feet or so 270 , Ladypool Road , Birmingham , from Leaflet No. 229 , post free from the The price of this selected seed , which is of the world . Board of Agriculture , 3 , St. James's Square , the varieties known as Little Joss , Browick , S.W.1 . But , on the other hand , I am equally op- Victor and Wilhelmina , is 90s . per quarter of posed to " militarism " -whether of the Pruss- December 6th , 1917 . 490 lbs . , including new non - returnable sacks , ian brand or of that which too often approxi- f.o.r. at a number of storage centres through- mates to it in this and other countries . out England . All four varieties are heavy croppers , and all are suitable for growing on Little Joss is particularly are PLOUGHING SCHOOLS . not merely taught ploughing , but are The passed through a thoroughly practical course of instruction in all sorts of horse work . Sir Arthur My wife for many weeks has Some of them have never previously had to OUR MILK SUPPLY . The BROMYARD . BURNING ACCIDENT . Whilst playing round a bonfire which some children had made on Saturday a little child named Woodhouse , of Burley , fell on it and was burnt so badly that she died on Sunday morning . The inquest was held on Monday at the Mr. Preece handed in a paper showing 7 names of persons who were willing to have an allotment . He said there were others also . Mr. Preece proposed that a Parish Meeting should be called to give everybody a chance to obtain an allotment if they were wishful for one . The meeting to be advertised in the Leominster News " and to take place in .. the School on Wednesday , December 19th , at 7 o'clock . Mr. Gunthorpe seconded and all assented . As there was not sufficient money to the Council's credit at the bank to pay Mr. Evans's account , Mr. Brindley proposed and Mr. Gunthorpe seconded that a call be made on the Overseers for £ 20 as there were other accounts also due , This was , agreed to . SIR A. YAPP HECKLED BY CRITICS . For half an hour on Monday Sir A. Yapp was bombarded with questions by postal em- ployees , when he addressed a meeting at the General Post Office . Asked about a luncheon ideal of " mud and blood " -of the lust of which he and the Food Controller attended in Glasgow , he observed that everyone had to vengeance and conquest I repudiate with all my soul . Our aim , therefore , it seems to me , have food at times , but the business men who The ploughing schools which now exist in good loam soils . « conquest of those Pow- went to that function probably ate less than most of the counties to train soldiers lent by suitable for light loams and for fen soils ; should not be the the Army for work on the land are proving stiff loams and clays . Orders accompanied by Browick , Wilhelmina and Victor do best on ers with whom we are at war , but the eli- mination from the world at large of those extremely useful . They are run on slightly cheque should be addressed to the Director- very evils which prevent the Gospel of peace different lines in various centres , and one of General , Food Production Department , 72 , and good - will operating among men . Force the best as well as one of the first to be Victoria Street , London , S.W.1 . , not later than alone will never , never do this . In " The started - is the Taunton School . The men here November 30th . Way Forward " Prof. Gilbert Murray has nobly expressed the aim and spirit which Police Court by Mr. C. E. A. Moore ( Coroner should be curs . " Public Right as the law for North Herefordshire ) , touching the death FOOD ECONOMY . of the civilised world ; Freedom for all nations , daughter of John Woodhouse , of Burley , near ( the Rev. J. Jobling ) made special reference of Dorothy Emily May Woodhouse , aged 5 , " On Sunday at the Parish Church the Rector great or small , and for the nien and women are given a preliminary turn in REQUISITION POWERS GIVEN TO LOCAL inside the nations ; the deliverance of human- Bromyard , who died from burns on Sunday to the question of food economy , stating that ity from the power of the sword . " Mr. morning . From the evidence of the mother , he had received a letter from the Archdeacon Asquith has rightly insisted upon our obtain- it appears that she left three children in the asking him to bring the matter to the notice had felt it to be the wisest thing to fix Only when the Instructor , Sergeant Coulter , a Food ing reparation and security , but Lord Lans- house on Saturday morning , when she went of the congregation . The Rector in explaining maximum prices , so that there should be is satisfied that they are capable of seeing to The Minister of Food has made the need for rationing , showed that while at IN JANUARY , 1918 . chance of things becoming cheaper if pos- their animals efficiently are they taken on to Control Committees ' ( Milk Requisition ) Order downe , while not repudiating reparation , lays to work , the eldest being 13. From what she sible ( Loud laughter greeted this assertion ) . harrowing , cultivating , ploughing and drill- which gives power to local Food Committees far greater emphasis upon security . Adequate could gather from the children , they , in her the beginning of the war cases reparation is beyond all human power to ob- absence , lighted a bonfire in the garden , and ammunition , there was now a graver danger , in separate lots . The chairman appealed for quietude , an ing . The Commissioner for Somerset , Devon , to requisition milk from producers in in playing round it a brother , aged 3 , gave that of starvation , facing the country at the an insufficient supply , and tain , for ( to mention but one aspect ) how AUCTIONEERS : KNIGHT , FRANK & RUT- had nearly got it when the audience were and Cornwall , who has recently been examin- where there is can the bereaved have their dear dead ones deceased a push , with the result that she fell present time , and declared that unless the LEY , 20 , Hanover Square , W.1 . convulsed by the shout , " Oh ! that side of ing the school in detail , expresses the opinion where such insufficiency has arisen from a on the fire and got burnt . The little boy people of England realised the gravity of the bacon . " that instruction on these methods might well diversion or witholding of supplies formerly restored to them ? No , it is not sickly senti- ran down to where the mother was working submarine menace mentalism , but practical , common - sense , which At the close more laughter broke out when be developed all over the country , as not retailed within other areas . a very serious position She ran up would arise in regard to the food supply . Sir Arthur Yapp remarked that it was one of only does it prepare the soldiers effectively powers with the previous consent of the Food looks to the security of the future rather and said , " Dollie was burnt . " immediately , and , finding how the child was , than to the reparation for the past . " I hear that you have a son and heir , John- the most sympathetic meetings he had ad- for immediate work on the ploughing pro- Committees may only exercise these , Voluntary ration cards were afterwards dis- Well , how is Prof. Gilbert Murray's aim took her to the doctor , but she died at the tributed and after the son , " " Yes , that's right . Our household now dressed . gramme of 1917-18 , but is also in the eventual se suoi cons of que pue evening service a to be attained ? Our militarists , endorsing house of her grandmother next morning . meeting was held in the Schoolroom when the represents the United Kingdom . " " How Sir A. Yapp has since offered £ 100 to any interests of the men themselves , a large num- he may from time to time prescribe . the Prussian doctrine of the mailed fist , say , Dr. Low said the case was hopeless from the cards were signed . Up to the present there " Why , you see , I am English , my wife one who can prove that he has had a side of ber of whom undoubtedly will go in for ag- Control Committees must agree to pay 1s . 9d . Death " has been a satisfactory response to the ap- is Irish , the nurse represents Scotland , and bacon in his house since he was married 16 riculture as a permanent job in this country per gallon for any milk requisitioned under By Force and by Force alone . Our Pacifists , first , and a verdict of " Accidental the baby ' wails . " " this Order . or the Colonies after demobilisation . NOLD WESTON COURT , Shropshire , and TOTHILL FARM , Herefordshire , two valuable Farms of 385 and 163 acres respec- tively ; also 12 acres of PASTURE LAND will be offered by Auction , at the Royal Oak Hotel , Leominster , SO ? " been absolutely unable to get it . feed horses , or even handle them in any way . Asked why prices had not been fixed for These men tea , sugar , and other items , he said that they the horse lines and well grounded in the work . years ago . FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEES . Food Food I suppose , would say , by immediately laying was returned . peal . we were short of by ретв |