The Kington Times - December 1917
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Kington Times 22nd December 1917 - Page 3
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| Date | 22/12/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 22nd December 1917 |
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The following appreciation of Dr. Hensley Henson , Bishop designate of Hereford , is from the pen of a Durham . journalistd : Probably no ecolesiastic has loomed more prominently in the public eye during the last decade than Dr. Hensley Henson ( Dean of Durham ) , and it is not at all surprising to find that his appointment to the vacant Bish- opric of Hereford is creating an unwonted stir in certain church circles . But it is not my intention to enter into the somewhat bit- ter controversy that has already been started respecting the Prime Minister's choice of Dr. Percival's successor ; nor do I seek to add to the high tributes that have everywhere been paid to Dr. Henson's undoubted brilliance as scholar and theologian . I merely wish to speak of him as we in the city of Durham have known him since he came to dwell among us as Dean five years ago . Dr. Hensley Henson is at once a striking and vigorous personality . Fifty - four years of age , he looks considerably younger , and one cannot help thinking that he will make a very young - looking Bishop indeed . Whilst he will enjoy the distinction of being the youngest Bishop in the Church of England , he not only is young , but looks young , and moreover is as active and energetic as he is young - looking . Rather small of stature , but with a trim and well - knit figure , he carries himself with an uprightness and buoyancy which might well be the envy of a man with far fewer years behind him . Clear cut features , dark hair , clean shaven , a somewhat pale complexion , and keen piercing eyes - there you have a little idea of what the Bishop - designate of Hereford is like . I hope I have not drawn too severe a picture , as that would be to belie the kindly nature and genial disposition of one who moves freely about among the people of Dur- ham and always has a cheery Good - day and smile for the host of friends he has made in our northern cathedral city . Dr. Henson is a great walker and is often to be seen enjoying one of the many beautiful wooded walks for which the fair capital of the Northern Palatinate is noted . He is or stirctly speaking , was invariably accompanied by his favourite little dog " Logic , " a brindled Aberdeen terrier , which along with his master , formed the subject of a Punch " cartoon some years ago when our , Dean was Canon of Westminster . The fact that a framed copy of the cartoon occupies a prominent place in the Deanery at Durham points to the owner being more proud of . it than otherwise . Un fortunately , a couple of months ago " Logic was gazetted as missing , and despite the issue of police notices with the customary offer of a reward " Logia " has up to the present failed to return to the congenial surroundings of the Deanery . Dr. Henson is far too busy a man to be able to indulge in many hobbies , but in the more crops he boldly set the lead to at least one or two other of the Cathedral clergy and took over the responsibilities of a plot of ground which formed part of a field situato on the opposite bank of the river to where the Deanery stands . The field was then in pasture , but with the assistance , of his vergers the Dean scon had the turf turned in and a crop of potatoes and green vegetables planted . He was smart too with the spade , and handlel it in a business - like manner , which pointed to his being no stranger at the game . The allot- ment adjoins the roadway , but wholly undis- turbed by the fact that he was in the full gaze of the public Dr. Henson could be seen hard at work of an evening doing his bit to increase the food supplies at the Deanery . And it is satisfactory to be able to state that a very good crop resulted . دو LEOMINSTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL . CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT . FINE EXHIBITION OF JUVENILE TALENT . Parents and friends of the the From Leominster Grammar School scholars filled the Corn Ex- change Hall on Wednesday evening on occasion of the annual entertainment . such an audience praise and admiration come spontaneously , but the exceedingly clever per- formance of the children must have been a surprise even to those who anticipated a pleas- ant evening . The dramatic ability displayed by each individual performer and the har- monious manner in which the performers as a whole worked together , again spoke volumes for the labours of Mr. W. St. G. Drennan and his staff . The elocution reached an even higher standard than in former years and the natural acting made a great impression . As in former war - years , the proceeds will go to THE KINGTON TIMES . We are asked on behalf of the promoters to thank the following for valuable assistance : Mr. C. Hoff , make - up and lending wigs ; Mr. J. Holmes , stage furniture ; Mr. J. J. Baker ( for Leominster Printing Co. ) , booking ; Cinema Co. , seating , etc .; Mr. Harry Davis , staging and scenery ; and the following old boys who acted as stewards , Terry Davis , C. Smale , M. E. Taylor , Eddie Taylor , R. Blomer and Basil Drennan . LEOMINSTER BOROUGH POLICE COURT . Thursday , before Mr. R. B. Sandiland ( in the chair ) , Dr. G. Steel , Mr. H. Easton , Mr. T. J. Enoch . LIGHTING CASES . Charles Seager , 38 , High Street , was sum- moned for failing to reduce certain inside lights on December 15th . He pleaded not guilty . Superintendent Rooke stated that on Satur- day , December 15th , at 7 o'clock , he was on the soldiers and sailors , the gross takings be - duty at the Iron Cross . Mr. Seager had shades ing about £ 27 . By means of entertainments , on the lights in his shop , but they were not etc. , the School has been able to contribute between £ 130 and £ 140 to various funds since the war began . A long and varied programme , which held the attention of the audience without a break , commenced with the presentation of scenes . from " Macbeth . " All the performers did themselves credit , the enunciation being clear , and the actions natural and self - possessed . Premier honours must go to Doris Hankinson , whose portrayal of the part of Lady Macbeth was excellent . The workings of evil ambi- tion were dramatically presented . Perhaps her finest effort was in the final scene , when , sleep- walking , her remorse for her part in the mur- der of Duncan leads to a discovery of her crime . Eric Bewley did well as Macbeth , and showed a pleasing insight into the dramatic qualities of the part . The Witches ( Bessie Powell , Phyllis Pullman and L. Shaw ) contri- buted very effectively to several scenes , Their incantations were ably given and con- tributed the desired weirdness to the interviews with Macbeth . D. Blanchard as Banquo acted well and others might be mentioned if space permitted . We must , however , refer to the lines ably recited by Hilda Walters at the close of the selected scenes . These were the composition of Mr. Drennan , whose ability in that direction is of much more than local fame . The lines , which told in brief the re- mainder of the tragedy , very cleverly ful- filled their purpose , and not only displayed Mr. Drennan's versatile talents to advantage , but showed that the high quality of the child- ren's performance was due to the exceptionally gifted instructor they had been priviliged to work under . sufficient and there was a reflection on to the street . He drew attention to the matter and they put out certain lights and improved mat- ters . Screening time was two minutes to six . Defendant said the lights in the shop were the same as they had been all the winter and last winter . Superintendent Rooke said that they had had no occasion to complain before . Defendant said there was only one light in the front of the shop . The others were at the back and the light was thrown into the shop and not into the road . Superintendent Rooke said they had no ob- jection to light in the shop , but there must not be light on the pavement . There was more light than usual on the date in question . Defendant said he had not added any fresh lights . Alfred Rouch , confectioner , 6. West Street , was summoned for failing to reduce or shade inside lights on December 15th . He pleaded not guilty . Superintendent Rooke said that on Saturday , December 15th , at 7 o'clock , he saw Mr. Rouch's shop in West Street . He had certain lights in the window . They had shades , but there was a reflection of light right across the pavement and on to the street . He drew the attention of an assistant to it and pointed out that previously they had had the blinds down at that time . Defendant asked how it was that he told the girls it was a caution and that if it occurred again they would hear more of it . Superintendent Rooke said he told them that other tradesmen were complaining that that part of the town was lit up too much . In reply to Mr. Easton witness said that if it had been an isolated case he might have overlooked it . Defendant said the charge was somewhat ex- DECEMBER 22 , 1917 . North Herefordshire AN APPRECIATION OF THE and the War . SEC . - LIEUT . J. TREWIN . who has been given a commission for meri- torious services in the field . He was formerly a farmer in the district and realised his stock at the outbreak of war in order to re - join the Army , in which he served in the Boer War . PTE . W. GRIFFITHS , Herefordshire Regiment , killed in action November 6th . Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Griffiths , Dugmore House , Westhope Hill , Canon Pyon . MILITARY MEDAL FOR LATE REV . T. HOWELL , B.A. , CHAPLAIN K.S.L.I. Captain the Rev. T. Howell , son of Mr. and Mrs. Howell , Cardiff , was born at Fishguard in the county of Pembroke , on July 17th , 1884. The family removed later to Swansea and it was here at the Congregational Church that he was received into the fellowship of the church . His one ambition through life was to preach the Gospel that he had received from his Lord through God fearing parents . At the age of 16 he commenced preaching at Swansea . In 1910 he became a student of the University College , Cardiff , taking there his degree of B.A. in 1904. Apart from his studies , he took a prominent part in the social and athletic life of the college and many are the medals he won in polo , cricket , football and swimming . In whatever department of sport he was found the players of those days . to - day testify to his high conception of sport and his marked skill as an athlete was en- hanced by his clean , honourable and fair way of playing the game . He was exceedingly popular , both with his Professors and his fel- low students . His Professors still speak of his personal charm , manliness and Christian chivalry . man PRINTING ! You will get GOOD WORK AND AND LOW PRICES AT STEVENSON'S 33 , High Street , Kington . Billheads , Statements , Memorandums and all kinds of Commercial Printing in well - arranged and up - to - date style . Ledgers , Day Books , Cash Books , Letter Books and all Office Stationery in great variety . Note the Address : 33 , HIGH STREET , KINGTON . exact A BIBLICAL SCENE . Capt . Ewart Taylor , son of Mr. Francis Taylor , Postmaster of Leominster , writes as follows from Palestine , where he has seen severe fighting : " I am writing this seated on the steep banks of a wadi . Opposite to me on the other bank 100 yards away is a native village . From all outward appearance this village , its inhabitants , etc. , are an replica of what must have been here nigh two thousand years ago . Last night the shepherds brought their flocks in from grazing and placed them about 100 yards from where we are , lighted a fire and sat around them all night and to all our minds came back most vividly : " While shepherds watched their flocks by night . " " The men all felt the same about it and in spring of the year when the call came for ish with which the young dancers gave their aggerated . The light was caused more or less ment , son of Mr. and Mrs. Harper , The Wych , amongst men , especially in times of danger , later years if we are spared we shall one and by the opening of the doors when the cus tomers went in and out . The lights were shaded and blinds were drawn over the doors . As he understood the Order he had committed no offence . ( Coleridge Mr. C. H. Lewis , Corner House , was also summoned , but his application for an adjourn- ment was granted . The Chairman said Mr. Seager and Mr. Rouch would be fined 23. 6d . each . This had been creeping on and shopkeepers had been . gradually getting more light . The fine was a small one , but they hoped it would act as a warning . A pretty interlude followed in the perfor- mances of four County Dances ( A.D. 1650 ) , these being under the direction of Miss E. Fitton , who is to be complimented on the fin numbers . The dresses were particularly effec- tive . Miss Evelyn West . a talented ex scholar of the School , then sang " Fairy's Lullaby " ( Needham ) and a pleasing rendering produced a hearty encore . In response Miss West sang " Big Lady Moon " Taylor ) . Nr . H. E. Crimp accompanied . The second half of the programme consisted of a dramatised version of Dicken's " Christ- mas . Carol . " The performance caught the true . spirit of thie Dickens Christmas in the most delightful manner . Acting , elocution , costumes and stage effects , were all in accord , and alogther the presentation was a veritable triumph for those who had trained the thirty odd actors in their very varied roles . It is long since the writer had the pleasure of wit nessing so completely successful a performance by juveniles . So numerous were the charac- Dr. Henson is a most observant man , anters and so uniformly appropriate was the act- Mr. Rouch : Why is the interpretation of this Order so different in Leominster to other towns ? The Clerk ( Mr. C. E. A. Moore ) : The case is decided . FOOD CONTROL PROSECUTION . ing , that one hesitates to express preferences . Gerald Walters was a striking success in the BUTTER SOLD AT 2s . 6d . PER LB. part of Scrooge , the villain - hero of the story . SELLER PLEADS IGNORANCE . upon whose dried and withered soul one sees Mrs. Chamberlain , of Moor House , Kings- the Christmas spirit work with such wonder - land , was summoned at the instance of the ful results . The opening scene , in Scrooge's Leominster Borough Food Control Committee office , must have brought back to the audience for selling at the Market Hall on November with a rush the moving incidents of Dickens ' 23rd three pounds of butter at 2s . 6d . per lb. , famous novel , which is still , if not his greatest , exceeding the price prescribed by the order of one of his most beloved masterpieces . The the Committee . part of Bob Crachit , a type of character by Mrs. Chamberlain admitted selling the but ter at the price alleged , but said it was done in ignorance . one KINGTON MAN . Sergeant W. H. Harper , Herefordshire Regi- Kington , has been awarded the Military Medal . He has been with his regiment since the outbreak of war and was severely wounded at the Battle of Gaza . LANCE - CORPORAL LEWIS STOKES . A memorial service to Lance - Corporal Lewis Stokes , who was killed in an attempt to rescue wounded in Palestine on November 6th , was held in Old Radnor Church on Sunday evening last . A very touching service was conducted by the Rev. T. Lloyd ( Vicar ) . The following relatives were present : The Misses Rose , Jenny and Peggie Stokes ( sisters ) ) , Mr. Bert Stokes ( brother ) , Mr. and Mrs. J. Turner , From Cardiff he went to Brecon Memorial College to study theology . Here he remained four years and endeared himself to Professor , tutor and student alike . One Professor in his letter of sympathy speaks of him " as the finest and most Christ - like student that ever left Brecon College . " Another Professor wrote : " He will stand out in my memory as being a rare specimen of a true Christian Knight . " A fellow student of the late Mr. Howell writes : " When I heard that Tom had taken a Chaplaincy I expressed myself to my- self that never was a young man better equipped by nature and grace to be a than Tom , our beloved friend of old college days . Sportsman , scholar , saint , are the terms all be able to picture quite easily wha that express the full rounded character of a happened on that Christmas years ago . beautiful personality and character and these The shepherds are dressed exactly as qualities were all the fruit of a soul in touch depicted in the pictures with long , loose with the Saviour , the Son of Man . Let me flowing robes , multicoloured , with crooks , assure you of the admiration , love and respect and the country all rocks , and stones . all Brecon and Cardiff College men shall ever The flocks consist chiefly of goats and sheep hold of the memory of Tom Howell , who in but all are small animals compared with those life as in death , fought the good fight of faith in England . " We've given the Turks here a hard knock , as a true Christian . " 1914 , and here he laboured diligently . He had in him as some of our troops further north I can assure you though he still has a kick left are finding out . We ought certainly to clear him out of Palestine ' ere long and then- . " His first pastorate was at Leominster , 1910- Craft Castle ( uncle and aunt ) , Mr. and Mrs. derful influence made the different players feel The W. Evans , Strinds ( uncle and aunt ) , Mr. W. Garnolds , Dolyhir ( uncle ) , Mr. and Mrs. S. Stokes , Green Lane ( uncle and aunt ) , the Misses Minnie , Rose and Florrie Stokes , Kington , and Mr. C. Garnolds , Dolyhir ( cousins ) . hymns were , " Jerusalem the Golden , " " Through the night of doubt and sorrow , " " Peace , Perfect Peace , " and " On th Resur- The Vicar in his address rection Morning . " took his text from the 9th chapter , 27 verse of the Epistle to the Hebrews : " It is ap- pointed that unto men once to die , but after this the judgment , " and gave a most touching sermon on the fallen heroes . service was taken from the service for the Burial of the Dead . Mr. William Stone read the lesson and Mrs. Stone presided Mr. James Budd , Inspector under the Local at the organ . Following the blessing the 1st Food Control Committee , stated that he was . verse of Now the labourer's task is o'er " instructed to prosecute in that case . He pro was sung , the congregation reverently kneel- duced the Order of the Food Controller dated ing . At the close of the service Sergeant J. September 4th , empowering Local Committees Stirrup played the Dead March from Saul on to fix maximum retail prices for butter with- the organ . in their area . The Committee in consequence made an order fixing as the maximum retail price , 2s . 4d . per lb. That order was duly published in the Market Hall and freely ad- vertised in the local newspaper . in his walks in and about the city takes full stock of all that is worthy of note around him . He had not been long in Durham before his critical eye fell on the large , hideous hoar ! ing near the station , which for years past has disfigured the fair face of the city and blotted out what is everywhere described as " one of the most magnificent views in the world . " His artistic sense offended by the ugly obstruction , the Dean took action with a view of their removal . He soundly rated the City Fathers from the pulpit on the occasion which Dickens never fails to draw simul- of their visit to the Cathedral on Mayor's Sun - taneous smiles and tears , was really admirably day as to this unnecessary disfigurement of taken by R. Paton . The simple goodness , un- There was a further charge of selling on the city , and to cut the story short the un- affected humility , and noble unselfishness of November 30th at Perseverance Road sightly hoardings are shortly to be removed . the downtrodden clerk were all successfully pound of butter at 2s . 6d . per lb. During his occupancy of the Durham Dean- indicated . The two succeeding scenes . in Mrs. Chamberlain : Yes , sir , I did . I did ery Dr. Henson has been the means of reviv- Scrooge's bedroom on Christmas Eve were the it in ignorance . ing an ancient and long neglected ceremony most enjoyable items in an excellent entertain- at the Cathedral , i.e. , a " Commemoration ment . Gerald Walters was most successful Service of Founders and Benefactors of the in these scenes , where Scrooge is interviewed Ancient Minster of Durham , " which , accord- by the ghost of his dead partner , and the ing to an old document he unearthed , was or- ghosts of Christmas Past , Xmas Present and dered by Statute to be held on the 29th of Xmas Yet to Come , parts in which L. Powell , He has also inaug- Doris Nicholls and Margaret Goodchild ap February of each year . rated a Children's Carol Service held during peared with success . The groans and lamen- Christmas week , whilst during the days of the tations of the shade of Jacob Marley were great recruiting boom when Durham was full sufficiently gruesome to explain the change in of troops he instituted early Sunday morning Scrooge's cynical tone . With the coming of service for solders , which the boys in khaki the Ghost of Christmas Past , three tableaux greatly appreciated . were successively disclosed at the rear of the stage , showing Scrooge's past life . In the next scene the Ghost of Xmas Present calls up the famous visions of Bob Crachit's Home , and the figures of Ignorance and Want ; and next to Scrooge's horrified gaze is presented the events that may happen if his close - fisted habits are persisted in . The happy effects of Scrooge's repentance are shown in Scene four , the piece concluding with the memorable prom- ise of Scrooge to raise his clerk's wages . Space does not permit us to particularise fur- ther , but we have nothing but praise for every performer . Dr. Henson attaches the greatest importance to the musical portion of the Cathedral ser- vice - beautiful as it is - and takes a personal interest in the members of the choir . The bey choristers he invites to dinner at the Deanery on New Year's Day , whilst to the lay clerks he extended similar hospitality before the war broke out . He make a capital host , and the post prandial proceedings at the above functions are among the loftiest recollections of those who have the privilege and honour of beling his guests . Of course there is wine and tobacco for the men . Dr. Henson is too tolerant a man to pinch his guests ' pleasure and comfort . No , your Bishop - designate is not a teetotaller , but I believe I am right in saying he is not a worshipper at the shrine of My Lady Nicotine . y Dr. Henson's broad minded views with re- gard to Nonconformity were strikingly illus- trated at the funeral of Dr. John Wilson , M.P. , head of the Durham Miners ' Association . When the great Northern pitmen's leader dying Dr. Henson visited him on several occa- sions in his humble home which nestled be- neath the shadow of the old Miner's Hall , and at the funeral service in the Durham Primitive Methodist Church he went into the rostrum and took his seat along with the dis- senting ministers . Afterwards he attended at the churchyard and from a rough mound of earth at the open graveside he delivered a remarkable oration to the huge crowd of bare headed , tear - bedimmed miners who were pres- ent to pay a last tribute to their beloved leader's memory . The Dean's address was freely commented on for weeks afterwards . As a preacher Dr. Hensley Henson has few compeers , but he is perhaps more effective as an extemporary speaker . His sermons are always type written , and in their preparation he acts as his own amanuensis , committing his thoughts direct to paper by means of a type- writer , in the manipulation of which he quite an expert . He always delivers his ser- mons in clear cut sentences and with a direct- ness that appeals effectively to his congrega tions . He simply hates interruptions when preaching and makes no attempt to hide his displeasure whenever there is any movement or noise among his hearers . I have known him stop dead in the middle of his discourse when a fit of coughing has broken out among the boys from the Grammar School , who are ac- commodated in the south transcept , and abso lutely refuse to proceed until the interruption has subsided . 8 The THE LATE DRIVER WEBB . Further information has been received from of war broke out his After FROM PALESTINE . 3 FOR Sale , COW , with or without Calf , quiet and good milker . - Apply , FLETCHER , Barr , Monkland . OULTRY KEEPERS SHOULD WRITE n inorley , L. , King's Cross , noriey's Poultry Spice , for morley's Poultry Aeepers Account book , a book giving we are the manшacturers o BOLD seat free . unts to Poultry Keepers . FUR Sale , а Sдд - 11CH , good worker , Sheep or catule . - Apply , 1. BAYLISS , oruán , near Leominster . OMMER diet in certain . mid - winter makes eggs Inen give arswood Pountry ground Insects which Pice , containing Poultry love . rackets zu . , ou . , 17 -.- PORTAR , 13 , South Street , Leominster . VV 01 good working SHEEP - BLICH . apply , G. CURRED . ALLTATERS ! ANY QUAN111 Y , arge sman , supplied at WHOLESALE ACES . Largest stock in Great Britain . write or patterus stating class required . WERT . 279 ) , BARNETT WALLPAPER CO . , LTD . , Manchester . Farmer must have reliable power , The A CLYDESDALE " Iractor is a marvel of ng , nresning , hauling , and always lowest up- suength and simpдcity , unrivaled for plough- keep costs . Prompt delivery . A practical driver if required . - MARTENS LIMITED , Wilton Street , London , S.W.1 . A few Pure - bred PLYMOUTH ROCK COCKERELS for Sale , 10 / - each , at Pto pay should use as a Condiment Thor- LINTON'S , Rugg Farm , Leominster . IG KEEPERS WHO WISH THEIR PIGS Wallace ( Burgess ) . He says I got through and also in Cases containing 50 packets 5s . 6d . ( com- It was the worst fighting plete Case ) by Agents in all parts I have ever seen , and was hand to hand fight- Sev- ing , so you can guess what it was like . wounded , but only slightly ; and also H. Green- eral poor boys had it . George Price was house and W. H. Pugh . I am one of the lucky ones , and got through without a scratch , but I can tell you I had some narrow back down WANTED . WANTED , strong BOY , look after cattle , Bockleton , Tenbury . good wages . Apply , BEAMAND , Romer , escapes the same as the other boys . We had a great victory here and we what incest , which we have well earned Won , for us . MURUAN , Jew We never I GALLANTRY IN THE FIELD . Lance - Corporal A. E. James , K.S.L.I. , has sent home to his sister Miss James , the Priory , a card which will no doubt be a proud posses- It records the apprecia- ANIED ARTIFICIAL any Hei , Drapers Lane , Leominster . YANTED to Rent , HOUSE in Leominster , preferred . Apply , EDWARDS , KUSSELL , AND BALDWIN , Leominster . MILK ! MILK ! MILK ! WANTED Few Dairies , any quantity up 01 accounts , plenty of churns found , to any station ; bankers and farmers ' references.- HUGHES & Co. , Milk Contractors , Mallin Street , West Smethwick . Telephone : 169 , Oldbury .. W200 gallons daily , prompt payments WANTED , for lower part of Showers Farm , house , garden and good wages . - Apply , J. good WORKMAN , to attend stock , etc. , PRICE , The Showers , Kingsland . a wonderful gift of attracting young people to on them him and his influence will be seen after many days . There are many who mourn his loss in Leominster and his name will never be forgotten there , nor in any place that has ever had of his presence . Here again he took Regiment , A. Company , writing home to his a prominent part in athletics and by his won- Pte . George Powell , of the Herefordshire that when he was on the field they had to be clean of lip and action . parents , gives a description of the recent Much to the regret Palestine battle , when Captain Russell wasey's Food for Cattle ; keeps Pigs thrity . Sold of the church at Burgess Street , Leominster , killed . Mr. Howell accepted the invitation to the church at Bridge Street , Walsall , in 1914 . Here he immediately found his way to the hearts of the people and a period of great prosperity was in promise , both for pastor and However , when people . eager spirit could not rest in the confines of a He yearned to help the men who pastorate . were facing danger and death and so he ap- plied for a Chaplaincy . Owing to some delay in the appointment he proceeded to France to work under the auspices of the Y.M.C.A. During his absence the sister church of his after three weeks hard fighting . had a shave or a wash because water was so own church at Walsall was destroyed during a Zeppelin raid . On his return to this country scarce , but the Colonel ( Colonel Drage ) did his best get us some . Mr Howell went hither and thither lecturing I can tell you we on his experiences of the work of the Y.M.C.A. gave Johnny Turk something to go on with and collecting monies for the restoration of this time . He hasn't stopped retiring yet and the church . Meanwhile he was appointed I hope he won't for a bit . I am sorry to say that Captain Russell was killed . Sorry to say Chaplain to the K.S.L.I. , and went to him at the time and I was at his burial . c in 1916. The many tributes that have come from officers and men alike all testify to am pleased to say that he was buried decent the purity and loftiness of his nature . with a tidy grave . We were sorry to lose him as he was a good soldier and he will be badly the officers and men of the late Driver Webb serving his battalion with great faithfulness missed by the boys , " news came that he was killed on December 1st , Mrs. Fanny Bright , wife of Edward Bright , the officers and men of the late Driver Webb , 1917. The Chaplain writing of him says : temporary postman , 6 , Perseverance Road , son Mr. and Mrs. W. Webb , the " He died a hero's death , having stuck to his stated that on November 23rd at the Market Colony , Norton , as to the way in which division , in which he had gained the whole Hall defendant sold her three pounds of but- he met his death . Writing from ter át 2s . 6d . per lb. France hearted love , admiration and respect of officers She thought the price to Driver Webb's parents , Captain C. and men ever since his arrival in France , 17 was rather high and grumbled about it . She Breemen says Driver Webb was then said that she could charge what she months ago . Never once did he shurk his my particular favourite amongst the liked up to four pounds and that 2s . 6d . was men duties wherever they lay , whether in the hut , and officers of the Regiment unit . As I was trenches , or even over the parapet . " In his sion in future years . the price that day . Witness had not seen the unfortunately away on leave when this terrible letter before being killed he referred to a Order as she had been away for a month in tion of the General Commanding the Division , business happened I cannot give you first hand Switzerland and had only returned three days information about it , but one of the doctors for the men before going into action . Said he , Corporal James on October 22nd . United Communion Service that had been held of the gallantry in the field shown by Lance- before . She ordered one pound of butter for who was present at the time told me that his the following Friday . " It was one of the supreme moments in my On Friday , November death was entirely painless . A shell burst life to have for the first time during my min- 30th , Mrs. Chamberlain came to the house . close to the wagon where he was standing , and istry a United Communion Service . Witness told her that she found that butter our loss was a big one but not quite so big and Non - Conformist . ' The following was the programme : - was controlled and that 28. 4d . was the price . as yours . Next day he was buried in the The brief pastorate at Walsall was also a Scene sfrom " Macbeth . ' Act 1 , scene 3.- Mrs. Chamberlain said it was not controlled little English cemetery close by . He got a The Witches moet Macbeth and Banquo . They and that she could charge what she liked up time of hallowed friendship and service . The proper burial and the comrades in a few days church says of him : " He was beloved , ad- foretell that Macbeth will be Thane of Glamis , to 4 pounds . Witness said she would want made a nice cross which marks his resting mired and respected by all who knew him for Thane of Cawdor , and finally King ; they also some compensation and defendant said she place . predict that Banquo's children shall be kings . would give her half a pound of butter the You can always feel proud of your his Christian manliness and fidelity to duty son , he was a gallant , true and capable lad . " Act 1 , scenes 5 and 7. - Lady Macbeth receives following week if she was right . at all times and at all costs . His death proved Driver W. Crewe , a comrade , writes : " I was this . Even the ittle ones will miss his cheery a letter from her husband telling of the not brought her any butter since that day . with him a few minutes before he was killed Witches ' prophecy . words of joy . This arouses in her an In reply to defendant witness denied that and he was in the best of moods . He was evil ambition , and she urges Macbeth to mur- she said she would pay what she asked as such a nice agreeable , honest young fellow and der King Duncan . Act 2 , scene 1. - The mur der of Duncan . Act 4 , scene she could not get butter anywhere . She did was well liked by everybody . " Dr. Llewellyn 1. - Macbeth not say she would go to a neighbour who Davies writes : " We were taking over a dif- learns from the Witches his impending doom . wanted some . She had never seen defendant ferent part of the line , several days ' journey , the church at Walsall . The preacher chose as A memorial service was held last Sunday at Act 5 , soene 1. - A Doctor of Physic and a and on this particular day they were stopping waiting Gentlewoman hear strange things . go into the in the ground of a chateau , several miles be- his text , " He being dead yet speaketh . She stated hind the firing line . The Germans had been who ever knew him will say " How very true . " Hankinson ; Macbeth , Eric Bowley ; Banquo . that she did not know the price . Mrs. Bright shelling the place fairly heavily before we A multitude of friends mourn the death of so Douglas Blanchard ; Ross , G. Walter ; Angus asked her to bring some the following Friday . arrived and we took every possible precaution choice a spirit . He was gentle in manner and disposition and his charm and manliness drew J. Storr - Barber ; Fleance , Charles Nott ; Mes but Colonel Davidson wanted extra and she not to be caught in the open . But just be all to him- " An Israelite in whom there was senger , F. Simmons ; The Witches , Bessie had none to bring and that was why the wit- fore taking the horses to water a group of Powell , Phyllis Pullman , L. Shaw ; Lady - in- Waiting , Mina Monnington Doctor of Physic . in the habit of coming to the market every ness had given evidence against her . She was men were standing together over the ambul- ance wagons when a shell , the first for some G. Walter ; chorus , Hilda Walters . week , but did not always bring butter as she time , burst right among them . We moved Country Dances ( A.D. 1650 ) . ( 1 ) Newcastle , had had soldiers in the house . ( 2 ) Jenny Pluck Pears , ( 3 ) Piccadilla or Bo away with heavy hearts that night , leaving The Inspector was about to question Mrs. behind us one of the most gallant gentlemen Peep . ( under the direction of Miss E. Fitton ) . Chamberlain , but the Clerk pointed out that who ever trod God's earth . " Dancers Mary Smith , Jean Blanchard , Freda Larcombe , Irene Storr - Barber , Monica Ed wards , Kathleen Edwards , Winnie Morrow . Peggy Hammond , Joan Paxton . Song , Miss . Evelyn West . before .. Mrs. Chamberlain declined to Dramatis Persona : Lady Macbeth , Doris witness box and take the oath . A Christmas Carol ( Dickens ) . Scene 1.- Scrooge's Office , Christmas Eve ( Afternoon ) . Scene 2. - Scrooge's Bedroom . Christmas Eve ( Night ) . Jacob Marley's Ghost appears and afterwards the Ghost of Christmas Past . Tableaux in Scene 2- ( 1 ) Scrooge as a School- boy ; ( 2 ) Scrooge as an apprentice ; ( 3 ) Scrooge She had under the rules of the Court a witness could only be cross - examined on a statement made on oath . The Chairman said they considered that de- fendant had broken the law and they were also afraid she had broken it knowingly . She was liable to a fine of £ 100 and six months ' imprisonment . They had decided as it was the first case they would deal leniently with her and she would be fined £ 1 . H. KILLED IN PALESTINE . Church SNOWSTORM TRACEDY . THREE BOYS PERISH ON THE MOORS . Three Darwen youths , William Cooper Long- ton , Ralph Bolton , and Frank Bolton , have perished in a snowstorm on Darwen Moors , The body of Longton was found on Tuesday night after two days ' search . were caught blizzard , losing Lancashire . The memory of so pure , noble The boxu went for a walk on the moors and and Christ - like a life will ever have an abid- ing place in the hearts of all who were under way they died from exhaustion . his ministry . " Young Dad ( enthusiastically ) " I say , old All man , have I told you the last bright saying Friend ( wearily ) : of my youngster ? " hope so . ' no guile . " Faithful in life , he was faithful to the end , even unto death - a noble servant TO LET I WANTED , CAKE and MANURE BAGS , any quantity from 20 to 500. - Apply , SULLIVAN , Lincoln Farm , Kingsland . JANTED , useful GIRL , for farm house.- WAD , Mrs. JAMES , Stocken Farm , Luc- ton , Kingsland , S.O. IRL ( 17 ) requires G little knowledge of Book - keeping and French . - Apply , " T. T. " c / o News Office , Leominster . WANTED , TURKEYS , state quantity and price . SULLIVAN , Kingsland . WANTED , WAGONER , good ploughman ; also COWMAN , for 2nd February.- Apply , Mr. WHITEMAN , Chadnor , Dilwyn . WANTED , a BOY , to make himself gener- ally usetui , accustomed to horses.- Apply , Mrs. JENNY , Brock Hail , near Leomin- ster . ANTED , strong WAREHOUSEMAN , W ineligible for the army , with a know- eage of horses preferred . - Apply , HUBERT KEYNOLDS , Leominster . ster . ANTED , respectable young GIRL.- of Jesus Christ . He gave his life for liberty O Let , " WHITE LODGE , " Baron's Cross , VV Apply , QUEEN'S HEAD VAULTS , Leomin- and righteousness and surely his sacrifice will Salvation comfort the stricken parents , his not be in vain . May the Great Captain of our Salvation in brothers , all of whom he loved so devotedly and well , and may the memory of so loyal a minister be an inspiration to the churches of Leominster and Walsall . R. E. SALMON , Cardiff . THE LATE CAPT . T. HOWELL , B.A. A service to the memory of the late Captain Mr. and Mrs. George Griffiths , Dugmore House , Westhope Hill , Canon Pyon , have been Pastor , Roath Park Congregational Church , intormed that their son Pte . W. Griffiths , Herefordshire Regt . , was killed in action on November 6th , in Palestine . Pte . Griffiths , who only attained the age of 21 the day before his death , joined up in June , 1915 , and a year later went to Egypt . Previous to entering the Brook House , Bush Bank . He was previously for two years in the employ of Mr. Tedstone , life we publish on another page , will be held Ivington . A brother of the deceased young at the Congregational Church , Leominster , on man , Pte . G. T. Griffiths , is serving with the Sunday morning next at 11 o'clock . K.S.L.I. in France . in the prime of life . Scene 3. - Scrooge's Bed THE BISHOP OF HEREFORD . army he was a farm worker with Mr. Lewis , the Rev. Howell , B.A. , a sketch of whose Present . room . The Ghost of Christmas Tableaux in Scene 3 .- ( 1 ) Bob Cratchit's ' Home ; ( 2 ) Ignorance and Want . The Ghost of Christ- mas Yet to Come shows Scrooge what may happen . ( 1 ) The Charwoman , the Laundress , and the Undertaker's Man come to a Rag - and- Bone Merchant to sell the things they have stolen from Scrooge when dead ; ( 2 ) The only ANGRY PROTESTS AGAINST APPOINT- MENT ORGANISED BY HIGH CHURCH PARTY . The force of the storm that has been aroused by the appointment of Dr. Hensley Henson , Dean of Durham , to the Bishopric of Hereford , A fearless patriot , Dr. Henson has always taken a strong stand against Prussian mili- tarism , which he declares must be crushed at all costs , and to that end took a leading part persons who feel emotion at Scrooge's death ; was indicated on Wednesday by the appearance along with Lord Durham as Lord Lieutenant , ( 3 ) Bob Crachit's Home . Scene 4. - Scrooge re- of advertisements , signed by the Secretary of in the great recruiting campaign throughout pents in time . Scene 5. - Scrooge's Office . the English Church Union , inviting the clergy the county a couple of years ago . His force- Characters : Ebenezer Scrooge , a close - fisted and laity to protest against the appointment ful , stirring appeals to the miners and his man , Gerald Walters ; Bob Crachit , his clerk , in letters to the Prime Minister , or by sign- strong condemnation of " the damnable gospel R. Paton ; The Ghost of Jacob Marley , ing a memorial declaring : from Berlin , " was without doubt the means of Scrooge's late Partner , L. Powell ; The Ghost drawing large numbers of young men to the of Christmas Past , Doris Nicholls ; Fred , Colours . Scrooge's Nephew , L. Crimp ; Two Gentlemen Collectors for a Charity , G. Coslett and A. James . Tableaux ( 1 ) Boy Scrooge , R. Paton , His Sister , Freda Larcombe . ( 2 ) Fezziwig , P. Elder ; Youthful Scrooge , J. Griffiths ; His Fel- A LOCAL D.C.M. Mrs. Cooke , of 7 , North Road ; Leominster , has received news from her husband C.S.M. A. J. Cooke , that he has been awarded the The Leominster , ' from 2nd February next.- Apply to Mr. LEVICK , Solicitor , Leominster . T had separately or together . - Apply , 13 , sult , age 18 to 20. - Apply , HOUSEKEEPER , Street NO Let , 4 UNFURNISHED ROOMS , can be BRIDGE STREET , Leominster . NO Let , PART of HOUSE , furnished , or Tos TRONG , willing GIRL , Wanted , as ' single- handed Kitchenmaid , good General might Court , Kingsland . YENERAL WORKMAN , or COWMAN Sitting Room and Bedroom , with or with wanted , good cottage and garden close to out attendance . - Apply , " S. E. , " c / o News Office , Leominster . work . - Apply , JONES , Kingsland . Brinsop , Wigmore , Twith or board . - Apply , " M. G , " NO Let , BEDROOM and SITTING ROOM WANTED , ENGINE DRIVER , to c / o News Office , Leominster . 10 TO Let , from March 25th , HOUSE & SHOP , DALLEY , 13 , High Street , Leominster . No. 10 , South Street . - Apply , F. A. FOR SALE . take charge of Portable Threshing Tackle.- Apply , A .. W. GWILLUM , Osborne Farm , Leo- minster . WA ANTED , a good WAGONER , good wages , cottage and garden . - Apply , H. PHILLIPS , Lower Burton , Eardisland . LABOURER seeks employment in Leomin ster , can do anything . - Apply , " T. H. , " preacher is the Rev. Walter Lee , of Malvern . YOU WANT TO INCREASE YOUR EGG We feel sure there are many in the town who BASKET , you can do so by an outlay of / News Office , Leominster . remember Mr. Howell's work here with grati- a few pence . Buy some OVUM , Thorley's tude , and would like to avail themselves of Poultry Spice and mix in the morning's SoftWORKMAN Wanted , to look after yearling Heifers and Hackney , cottage found.- this opportunity of paying a tribute to his food , and the extra pence spent will be more Apply , A. E. HUGHES , Wintercott , Leominster . than replaced by the HEALTHY condition of memory . your Poultry and the ABUNDANCE OF EGGS WANTED , a MORNING GIRL . - Apply , WEST , Hereford Road , Leominster . ITCHENMAID Wanted , quick and willing , excellent food . - Apply , WAVERLEY PRODUCED . Get some from , G. F. HINTON , Rainbow Street , Leominster . Sold in Cartons containing 6 UNCERTIFI- Distinguished Conduct Medal . C.S.M. Cooke DECORATED BY THE KING . That Dr. Henson has frequently talked and who is in the Light Railway Company , is a K News has reached us that a former resident PIRMS ; THEY WOUTH HOTEL , Etnam Street , Leomins ARE OFTEN TROUBLED written in a way that shows that he holds son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Cooke , of 25 , Green principles widely divergent from the teaching ago he married in Leominster Capt . H. G. E. Wightman , has clear same . Street , Hereford , Nine years Preece , 17 & 19 , been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross powders 5d . by Agents in all parts , or by post WCATED ASSISTANT , for LORTHFI- of the Church of England . The E.C.U. has a membership of 40,000 com- municants , including 4,000 clergy . It is the Bridge Street , and shortly afterwards went for special service under at the paid 12 powders 1/1 from JOSEPH THORLEY , C.E. Girls ' School . with his wife to Australia . There he was Dardanelles . Captain Wightman who recently LTD . , King's Cross , London . principal organisation speaking for the " Cath- engaged in the mining districts of West received the Cross at the hands of the King at low Apprentice , A. James . ( 3 ) Scrooge as a olic , " or High Church party . Maitiand until the outbreak of war . He en- Buckingham Palace , resided at the Lindeus , fire Salary £ 50 to £ 60 , accord- ing to scale , plus £ 8 war bonus . Apply , E. W , OR Sale , few SINGING CANARIES.- JONES , So , Bargates , Leominster . Apply , EDWARDS , Tailor , Leominster . ADY CLERK Wanted , must have experi- IDER ! CIDER !! Fresh Emptied Rum LA Port Wine Pipes , Port , wage and experience to " V.S. , c / o News ence of Book - keeping . Apply , stating Brandy , and Rum Hogsheads , Half - Hogsheads . Office , Leominster . -LETHBRIDGE , Sutton Wharf , Plymouth He became a married Miss Darby , of Old Hall , Kingsland . Puncheons , He If the signaller and came through many actions without a scratch . After being in Egypt for a time he went to France in February , 1916 , where he was transferred to the Light Rail- He has been recommended on no less SEVERELY WOUNDED . By the way , we wonder whether Dr. Hen- son recalls the time - before the war of course -when he escorted the German Ambassador , Prince Lichlowsky , round Durham Cathedral and afterwards offered him hospitality at the Deanery . No doubt a far happier recollection Young Man , H. King . Belle his Fianceé " The news of the nomination of Dr. Hen- listed as an infantryman and went to the Leominster , until the outbreak of war . will be the day when he chaperoned our pres with whom he breaks , Netta Lloyd . The Ghost son , " sad Mr. H. W. Hill , the Secretary , to ent Queen over the great Northern Abbey on of Christmas Present , Margaret Goodchild . a " Daily News " representative , " was received Dardanelles in June , 1915 . the occasion of her visit with the King to Tableaux : ( 1 ) Mrs. Crachit , Nancy Wood ; with dismay throughout the Church . Lambton Castle as the guests of Lord Durham . Peter Crachit , J. Perkins ; Martha Crachit , Church has one great need at the present time Although one of the most approachable of Vera Taylor ; Tiny Tim , Maund Preece ; it is that she should be united to face the task men and ever ready to give information to the Carchit Children , Phyllis Taylor , W. Hodges , which lies before her in the new England which One of her chief wants is disci- members of the Fourth Estate , Dr. Henson has E. Davies . ( 2 ) Ignorance , J. Firth ; Want , M. is coming . Mrs. Davies , of 25 , Cranes Lane , Leomin- IS OVUM , THORLEY'S POULTRY SPICE , WANTED , respectable GIRL to assist in different to other Poultry Spices ? than four occasions for his excellent work . In ster , has received a letter dictated by her is , because it contains all that is necessary for always refused to be " interviewed " for news- Fisher ; The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come , pline . Yet here is a priest , nominated by the the official intimation of the honour , it is grandson , Pte . Bert Watkins , stating that he keeping Poultry healthy and obtaining abun- paper purposes . Another thing he strongly Margaret Goodchild . Prime Minister to a bishopric , who has openly objects to is the " mutilated " reports of his stated that the medal is awarded for his con- Tableaux ( 1 ) Business Man , J. defied two bishops in the exercise of their is wounded in the left arm , but is going on . dance of eggs . Griffiths : lawful authority by preaching in dissenting duct on the night of 6th - 7th November , and nicely . The writer says they are not to worry all parts in Cases containing 72 packets , Seven M for the public . Candidates prepared OVUM is sold by Agents in sermons which sometimes find their way into Business Man's Wife , Elsie Jones . the papers . Still the press of Durham have and - Bone Merchant , H. Baker ; Laundress , places of worship in spite of their commands . again on the night of 14th - 15th November . about him ; he is a brave fellow and hopes to Shillings ( complete case ) Cartons Is . 3d . and 250 Certificates gained by former pupils . much to thank Dr. Hensley Henson for , and Amy Denby ; Undertaker's Man , H. Denby ; Such things go to the very root of wholesome Mrs. Cooke who has been in England two get back to Blighty soon . Mrs. Davies was 8d . each , also bags cwt . 1 16s . , 56lbs . 18s . 6d . , J. SIMPSON , A.R.C.O. , Organist of Bodenham readily acknowledge the willing and courteous Charwoman , Hilda Walters . " God Save the order and canonical rule . Many stiff Church- years has seen her husband on three occasions notified on Saturday that Pte . Watkins was 28lbs . 9s . 6d . Do not forget to use OVUM Church . assistance he has always given them . King . " Terms , etc. , 22 , Broad Street , Leo- men are now saying better disestablishment the last being in April of this year . C.S.M. seriously ill with gunshot wounds in the left for your POULTRY . than this . " Cooke is 30 years of age . minster ; or The Homes , Bodenham . ways . arm , housework , etc. - Apply , Mrs. EDWARDS , Yes it 15 , West Street , Leominster . Mr. |