The Kington Times - December 1917
Page 6 of 21
Kington Times 8th December 1917 - Page 2
Image Details
| Date | 08/12/1917 |
|---|---|
| Type | Newspaper |
| Format | |
| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 8th December 1917 |
| Transcription |
2 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Don't cut out all the mystery & pleasure of the Santa Claus Season . We invite you to our Bazaar , where you will find inexpen- sive Goods which give It means so much to most folk , especially the Little Ones . equal pleasure to pur- chaser and recipient . Pennell Bros. , 6 , Broad Street , LEOMINSTER . PUBLIC NOTICE . GEORGE HUGHES , Deceased . OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all NOTICE persons having claims against the estate of George Hughes , of Stonehouse , Gladestry , Radnorshire , farmer ( who died on 6th Decem- ber , 1916 ) , are hereby required to send particu- lars of their claims to the undersigned Solicit- ors for the Administrator of the deceased , on or before 31st December , 1917 , after which date the Administrator will distribute the assets of the deceased among the persons entitled there- to having regard only to the claims of which he shall then have had notice . Dated this 28th day of November , 1917 , TEMPLE & PHILPIN , Kington , Herefordshire . 47 , Duke Street , KINGTON . NOTICE OF AUDIT . KINGTON AND NEW RADNOR RURAL DISTRICTS AND KINGTON UNION . THE KINGTON TIMES , DECEMBER Monumental Work in all its branches . Satisfaction Guaranteed . Graves Bricked Coffins Made AND On the Shortest notice . Jay & Storr - Barber , Builder's , Undertakers , & o . , TOP OF BARGATES , LEOMINSTER . Dealers in all kinds of Grates , Ranges , Mantelpieces , Baths & Lavatories . Fixing a Speciality . Sanitary Work carried out on the most improved system . Drains Tested and Re - laid . JUMBLE SALE AT KINGTON . Mrs. A jumble sale organised by Mrs. Wheeldon in aid of Dr. Barnardo's Kington Cot Fund was held in the National School on Tuesday last , realising the sum of £ 17 178. 6d . Wheeldon wishes to thank all those who by their gifts and personal efforts contributed to the great success of the sale . The following kindly assisted : Mrs. Ammons , Miss Arnold , Miss Ashwell , Mrs. Bannister , Mrs. and Miss Bridges , Mrs. Brown , Mrs. Chambers , Mrs. Deacon , Miss Deykes , Mrs. Gardner , Miss Humphreys , Mrs. Lund , Mrs. Mahir , Mrs. Morris , Miss Meredith , Mrs. Newbould , Mrs. Powell , Mrs. Tedstone , Mrs. Turner , Mrs. Swindells , Mrs. Wakelin , Mr. Lloyd . DEATH OF MRS . HARRIET MORRIS . We regret to record the death of Mrs. Har- riet Morris , widow of the late Mr. Edward Morris , of Woodside , Knill , who died on the teign , at the age of 72 . NEW RADNOR . PETTY SESSIONS . Saturday ; Befòre , Mr. J. A. Beebee ( presid- 8. 1917 . 8 , ચાલો What is your favourite Perfume ? You will find it in one of the 21 delightful varieties of FRIPP'S TOILET SOAP Sample free for the asking from CHRISTR . THOMAS & BROS . LTD . , 501 BROAD PLAIN , BRISTOL . ing ) , Mr. H. Duff Gordon , Dr. Harding , Mr. re - considered if they did not behave them- selves . They would have to pay 15s . 6d . J. W. Owens and Mr. T. J. Meredith . RIDING A BICYCLE WITHOUT LIGHTS . Harold Hughes , Crown Inn , Walton , inn- keeper , was charged by P.S. Hitchman , with riding a bicycle without lights in the parish of Old Radnor , on November 16th . Defendant did not appear but wrote a letter stating that he was detained at Kington . Fined 6s . 6d . , including costs WITHOUT A REAR LIGHT . Evan Jones , Walton Farm , New Radnor , was charged by P.S. Hitchman with driving a horse and trap without a rear light in the Parish of Old Radnor on November 16th . Defendant admitted the charge , and P.S. Hitchman stated that he saw defendant driving the trap near Stanner Station at 5.55 p.m. , he stated that he had broken his rear lamp . Fined 6s . CATTLE WITHOUT LIGHTS . The funeral took place at the Cemetery , Pres - out carrying lights . teign , on Friday afternoon , the officiating min- charge . ister being the Rev. H. I. Kewley ( the Rector ) . The chief mourners were : Messrs . Richard and Charles Ruff ( sons ) , Mrs. A. Ruff ( daughter- in - law ) , Mrs. A. Mapp ( niece ) , Mrs. W. Passey ( neice ) , Mr. W. Passey , Mrs. E. Preece , Mrs. W. Preece ( nieces ) . Mrs. T. Smith , Mrs. C. Evans ( Rhoddhurst ) and Mr. W. B. Lloyd ( Kington ) . The bearers were Messrs . William Thomas , Charles Evans , William Preece and James Steadman . The coffin was made by Mr. J. T. Price , of Presteign , who acted as undertaker . each . and PRESTEIGN GRAND EVENING CONCERT . It is seldom that the people of Presteign district have a greater musical treat than they enjoyed on Thursday evening last , when a grand evening concert was given in the Assembly Rooms . The concert was pro moted by the members of the Wesleyan Church and was a great success , the crowded and attentive audience showing how much they appreciated the various items on the pro- gramme . No expense had been spared to pro- cure the most talented artistes , the principal soloists being as follows : Soprano , Miss Cassie Buncombe ( Royal Welsh Ladies Choir ) ; contralto , Miss Gladys Roberts ( the popular South Wales contralto ) ; Miss Maud Baugh 27th of November at Chapel Terrace , Pres- David Price , Trewern , farmer , was charged ( Kington ) ; tenor , Mr. W. Hughes ( Fos Tem Deceased was a well by P.S. Hitchman with driving two cattle on bass , Mr. R. Davies ( Gladestry ) . Miss Maud ( Presteign ) acted as accompanist NOTICE is Hereby Given that the Audit known and respected inhabitant of Presteign . the highway in the parish of Old Radnor , with- Sparey Defendant admitted the throughout with her usual ability . of the Accounts for the half - year ended In the on the 30th September , 1917 , of the Councils first part of the programme , although the of the above - mentioned Rural Districts and of " P.S. Hitchman stated that on November 16th wishes of the audience were evident , no en- the Guardians of the above - mentioned Union at 5.55 p.m. , he saw Mr. Price's son driving cores were permitted . and the Overseers of the Poor of the Parishes two cattle on the highway near Stanner The programme was opened with a quar- therein , will commence at the Board - room of Station . They had no lights with them . The tette " In this hour , " by the Misses Bun- the Guardians at Kington , on Wednesday , the lad told him that the cattle belonged to Mr. combe and Roberts and Messrs . Hughes and 19th December , 1917 , at 10.30 a.m. Price , of Trewern , and Mr. Price who was be- Davies , which was well rendered and served hind , stated that he knew a light was required to wet the appetite of the audience . but had been detained at Kington auction . Baugh followed and her song " God send you In answer to the Bench the Chief Constable stated that if persons were driving cattle or sheep , they were required to have lights . more than 20 cattle and 100 sheep two lights , one in front and one behind were required . but if less than that number only lamp was required , and this must be carried behind . This was the first prosecution in the county for R. G. WOODYATT , District Auditor . LIGHTING - UP TIME . Solicitors for the Administrator . LAMPS ON : VEHICLES . RESTRICTED LIGHTING . Saturday , Dec. Sth 4.20 5.50 Sunday , Dec. 9th 4.20 5.50 Monday , Dec. ioth 4.19 5.49 Tuesday , Dec. 11th 4.19 . 5.49 Wednesday , Dec. 12th 4.19 5.49 Thursday , Dec. 13th 4.19 5.49 Friday , Dec. 14th 4.19 5.49 Dental Surgery . MESSRS . T. R. Johnson The Kington Times . D. F. Osborne The 11 , St. Owen St. , HEREFORD , Strathvlew , MALVERN . ATTENDANCE AT Church St. , Kington Every TUESDAY . S - B SATURDAY , DECEMBER 8th , 1917 . KINGTON NOTES . PRESTEIGN . CHILDREN'S COURT . Tuesday , before Mr. J. H. Wale ( in the chair ) , and the Hon . F. Clegg Hill . James Preece , a lad living in Hereford Street , Presteign , was charged with the theft of an electrical pocket lamp of the value of Street , Presteign . an offence of this nature . If The Chairman stated that as this was the first case of the kind to come before the Bench defendant would be fined in the costs 5s . 6d . WITHOUT LIGHTS . Stanley William Meredithi , Broad Street , New Radnor , butcher , was charged with driv- 4s . 6d . the property of J. Newell , Broad ing a horse and trap without lights in the Defendant pleaded not guilty . Mrs. M. E. Newell , the wife of Mr. J .. W. Newell , Broad Street , ironmonger , said that on the 9th of November she missed from the counter of the shop an electric pocket flash lamp , which had been left by a customer to have a new bulb fitted . They could , not say who had taken it and could not swear whether the was one she He Miss back , " was nicely .sung , and was received with applause . This young lady , although suffer- ing from a severe cold , pluckily turned up at the concert and did her best to help the gen- eral success of the evening . Mr. R. Davies " Babylon " in excellent style , and then sang Miss Buncombe gave the audience a treat in her singing " Guide me the light , " a song which revealed the merits of her lovely voice . " O'er the hawthorn hedge , " by The duet To Members of Clothing Clubs Bring your Tickets to J. A. COLE . BEST VALUE OBTAINABLE . Liberal Discount Given . JOSEPH A. COLE . THE POPULAR DRAPERY MARKET , 24 , High Street , MRS . CORRESPONDENCE . THE LATE STEPHEN ROBINSON . AN APPRECIATION . To the Editor of The Kington Times . Sir , The lady of the open hand is no more . And while I notice from passing events that re - rightly in many cases- the Misses Buncombe and Roberts was per- haps the best appreciated of the items in this part of the programme , and was an artistic piece of singing . Mr. W. Hughes sang " If his clear tenor being with all your hearts , " heard to perfection in this song . Miss Rob funeral sermons parish of Old Radnor on November 16th . Defendant said he admitted the offence to a certain extent but pleaded not guilty . P.S. Hitchman stated that on the 16th Nov. , at 7.30 p.m. , he saw Mr. Meredith driving a In the second part of the programme the horse and trap on the highway near Stanner Station . He had no lights . Defendant had restraint -imposed upon the audience was re- laxed and encores being permitted these were three lamps but not one was lighted . stated that the lamps were " just gone out . " vociferously demanded of every performer in some cases encores . Defendant stated that the lamps were lighted at Kington and referred him to Mr. item was a musical monologue , " If we only knew , " and the way this was rendered by Mr. John Lingen . Davies delighted the audience . Miss Baugh , Cross - examined : I did not put my hand on who was in good voice in her second song , one of the lamps and scorch it . " In an old fashioned town , " and received a Defendant stated that the two lamps were out Deva , " by Messrs . Hughes and Davies , was but one was lighted . Fined 6s . 6d . cold . The similar lamp and asked She valued the lamp at 4s . 6d . often to , Leominster WIGMORE POLICE COURT . Tuesday , before Mr. L. Vaughan and Mr. Nott .. L. Moore , Mr. TEMPORARY TRANSFER . The license of the Compasses Inn , Wigmore . was temporarily transferred from Joseph Tom- kins to Edward Ford , formerly of Fleece Inn , Knighton . GIPSY'S RISING FINES . William Eggerton , gipsy , was summoned for June 22nd . P.C. Tomkins said that on June 22nd at 10.30 p.m. he saw defendant encamping on the Mrs. highway at Leintwardine with a lot more There was a big fire there . gipsies . He had 7 horses , and two vans . There was a long list of previous convictions , the last being 25s . in July , 1916 . The fines were like the prices of food . They had Chairman remarked that defendant's He was now fined 30s . erts next rer.dered " My ain folk " in splen- a thing of the past , I do not wish the little encamping on the highway at Leintwardine on did style , her lovely rich contralto voice of I have to say to be regarded as a panegyric thanks due immense depth and splendid compass being on the dead , but rather as and gratitude earned much admired by all who heard it . The duet by the late " Watchman " brought the first part of the ( Stephen ) Robinson , of Lynhales . The too few words from the pulpit , the programme to a conclusion . crowd at the graveside , the many wreaths , the muffled peal , all tell of the passing of a friend . For somewhere about fifty years she has been the haven , to which sickness , oll age , distress , and want , have turned , and how been going steadily up ( laughter ) . you go to Mrs. Robinson ? " or " If Mrs. Rob- inson only knew , " and her own enquiry " Why didn't you let me know ? " to those in want , and others who knew of want , or distress . And why ? -because early in life she had learned that great truth from a great teacher : It is more blessed to give than to receive . " How many poor births have been a less worry through her help ? How many cases of sickness relieved , and death beds eased through her benevolence ? She had but to know , and help was her pleasure . Christmas tables that have been the heavier by her gifts are out of count , less hungry winters , and better winter fires are not a few , and many small homes to - day are the poorer from her passing away , -the open hand is no The following gifts are gratefully acknowl - Defenda produced the shop that day and Witness felt the lamps but they were quite who good - naturedly enough kindly responded , edged on behalf of Kington Red Cross Hospi- asked the price of a tal : Rabbits , Mrs. Gwyer ; vegetables , Mr. her to put one by for him . He didn't come Parr ; apples , Mrs. Meredith ; papers , Mr. for it . Chambers ; milk and bread daily , Mr. Tut- lamp produced looked like the one she had ner ; potatoes , Almeley Boys ' War Gardens ; lost , but she could not swear to it . The mak- cabbages , Mrs. W. H. Banks ; 18 eggs , fromer's name was the same as on those they sold , B.W.N.T.A .; 2 papers daily and apples , Mr. and the battery was the same . Greenly ; three chickens and a duck , Mrs. Mr. Phillips , Miss Smeal , Mrs. Gwyer , Mrs. Wheeldon , and Mrs. Edwards have kindly entertained the patients to tea during the past month . W. G. STORR - BARBER Hankey Sculptor . Studio & works : Etnam Street ; also Top of Bargates . FOR BEST Established by J. Jay , 1840 . Satisfaction Guarante 串 # * FARMER FINED . Thomas Lewis , Barland , Walton , farmer , was charged by P.S. Hitchman with driving a horse and trap on the highway near Stanner Station in the parish of Old Radnor , on the 16th November , without front lights . Defendant did not appear . He Reginald Victor Sisto , a member of Miss Ada Lauderdale's , theatrical company , now staying at Kington , stated that he was 11 years of age . On the date in question in the street Preece came to him and asked him if he would buy a flash lamp from him for 3d , but wit- ness stated that he had not the money . De- fendant had two lamps and said he wanted 3d . each . They were like the two lamps pro- He asked Gerald Taylor to buy one and Taylor went in and got three packets of biscuits and Taylor then gave him one of the lamps . He recognised the red lamp as the one Taylor gave him . P.S. Thomas Higgins said that on Novem- ber 17th Mrs. Newell reported to him that a pocket flash lamp had been taken from their shop . On the 19th he saw defendant , who ad- mitted that he had two lamps , a red one and Harry Booth had given him one and that he a brown one . He stated that a lad named had found the other in the street near Pow - him and defendant replied " It will be the first ell's , the baker's shop . In the presence of de- time " fendant Booth denied having given him the lamp , stating that he had torn the cover off the one he had and sold it . Mr. J. Simpson , the promoter of the lecture MONUMENTAL WORK . and entertainment ( matinee and evening ) re cently given in the Burton Hall , Kington , in aid of St. Dunstan's Hostel for Blinded duced . Soldiers , sends us the following statement for publication . The cash taken at the Hall door amounted to £ 6 19s . 6d . , cash received from Mr. Stevenson , booking agent , 10 4s . 8d . , sale of Mr. Simpson's magical figure , 1 14S id . , private subscription received ( per the Rev. H. E. II . Probyn ) £ 3 35. , total receipts , £ 22 IS . 3d . The first part of Mr. Simpson's single handed tour will finish on the 13th inst . , when he hopes that the sum of about 70 guineas will have been raised . Births , Marriages and Deaths . BIRTH . ANKIN - On November 30th , at Finsbury Park , London , wife of J. C .. Ankin ( nee Louisa Emily Nicholas ) , a daughter . DEATH . BOTT . On the 25th November , at Eye Lane , Luston , Ann Bott , widów of the late William Bott , aged 85 years . THANKS . * # It is reported that the Dean of Durham , Dr. H. Hensley Henson , has been appointed by the Prime Minister to the Bishopric of Here- Although the report lacks official con- ford . firmation it is considered to be correct . B Harry Booth , a lad of 13 , corroborated this . For the defence Mrs. Eliza Rees , of Orls Rhoddhurst , stated that on November 4th de- fendant and his mother came to her house and she saw a flash lamp in his possession . thought it was the brown one . It had had a good deal of wear . She P.S. Hitchman stated that he saw defendant driving his horse and trap near Stanner Station at 7.55 p.m. on November 16th . had one lamp showing a light on the front on the near side , but the other lamp on the off side and the rear lamp were both extinguished . Defendant stated that the lamps were just gone out but witness felt them and they were quite Defendant asked witness if he had a cold . match and witness went to light the lamps told defendant that he should have to report and there was no candle in them . Witness The Chairman said they were obliged to in- flict a heavier penalty because Mr. Lewis did not appear nor had he sent any letter . The only communication he made was viva voce , which was not correct . He would be fined 138 . DISTURBING PUBLIC WORSHIP . At Hereford Market on Wednesday Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin experienced an excellent trade in fat beef . Two bullocks from Mr. Hughes , of Burlingjobb , Kington , RS . TIMMINS , of Luston , wishes to made £ 52 5s . each . The store trade M thank all friends for , their kind sym- was also very keen and there was a tremen- the lamp he had at the Orls on the 4th of Stephens , Barland , Evenjobb , farm servant ; pathy and floral tributes , in her sad bereave - dous demand for milking cows . ment . MR Three lads , David Prosser , Upper House Mrs. Preece , the boy's mother , stated tha : Farm , Evenjobb , farm servant ; Herbert November was the red one , which he had had and Samuel Pugh , Cross Farm , Kington , farm before a lamp was missed from Newell's . servant ; were charged with loitering at the Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin will The Chairman said the Bench did not con- entrance to the Baptist Chapel , Evenjobb , on sider there was sufficient evidence to convict Sunday , the 18th November , contrary to the conduct a sale at Burlingjobb , Stanner , on Monday , December 10th , on behalf , of the rep the tradesmen of Presteign that they should of the county . and the case was dismissed . He suggested to bye - laws for the good rule and government resentative of the late Mrs. Hughes . lots include 18 Hereford cattle , 100 sheep , two place private marks on their own goods so pigs , 2 cart mares , agricultural implements , that they could be identified . gearing , potatoes , winter and grass keep and the household furniture , which includes some valuable pieces . " Laddie sung with much taste , and was warmly re- ceived . Mr. Davies in his song " The Death- less Army , " was twice encored and the second occasion he obliged with a recitation , which Miss Buncombe in convulsed the audience . her second appearance was warmly welcomed singing Home , " and as an encore in Khaki . " Miss Roberts received quite -an ovation on her re - appearance and her rendering of " Angus McDonald " had a splendid recep- tion , the audience making an enthusiastic re- demand , which the singer graciously responded . to , and had to return yet again before the Mr. W. Hughes sang My Mary " with much feeling , and as company were satisfied . encore was so undeniably expected he res ponded with " When I've nothing else to do . The duet " In the spring time , ' by Misses Buncombe and Roberts , was sweetly rendered . and the quartette . " A regular royal queen " was " Land of my Fathers , " and the concert concluded with the singing of the National an was much admired and encored . The finale Anthem . more . NO REAR LIGHTS . Richard Griffiths ( 17 ) , and Henry Lewis ( 18 ) . Chapel Lawn , summoned for riding were bicycles without rear red lights at 6.35 p.m. on November 4th at Leintwardine . Lewis appeared and said he lit up at Bramp- ton Brian and was met by the policeman at Walford . Fined 2s . each . John Woodhouse , Brampton Brian , was " sum- red light on November 4th at Leiutwardine at moned for riding a bicycle without a rear 5.55 p.m. Defendant pleaded guilty and said the light was alright at Walford . P.C. Tomkins proved the case . Fined 2s . David Again , who more happy and smiling , when Lane , grocer's assistant , 10. Perse- looking on scenes of gaiety and pleasure , of her providing , she almost made all feel that driving a horse and trap on the highway at verance Road , Leominster , was summoned for thanks from her , were due to all those who Wigmore without lighted lamps on October enjoyed her hospitality , such events were in- 30th at 5.50 p.m. He did not appear . deed an " At Home " in truth . May I add i P.S. Lee proved the case . He told defen- true tale from our cousins and Allies to illus- dant he ought to have lighted up three quay- trate the other little I wish to add ? It was a bitter cold evening of winter in New York , U.S.A. , when a baker came to his doorstep in one of the fashionable , streets , to size - up passing things , and noticed glued to his window pane the nose of a derelict of the streets , who was scanning the stock - in - trade inside the window . " Like one of ' em ? " was the baker's question , when such wolfish , a Eungry , starved , surprised , and yet hopeful look was turned up to him , showing a world to which he was a stranger , that , without more ado , he hurried into his shop and The next even- ters of an hour before and he said he did not know it was so late . Fined 5s . sum- A SEQUEL TO WEDDING TRIP . The following was the programme - William Dimmer , Leintwardine , was Part I. God Save the King " ; pianoforte , Miss Maud Sparey ; quartette , " In This moned for unlawfully using motor spirit on Hour " ( Pinsuti ) , Misses Buscombe and Rob- October 27th for the purpose of a motor - car for a purpose not in connection with any of " God erts , Messrs . Hughes and Davies ; song , send me back " ( Adams ) , Miss Baugh ; song , the purposes authorised by the Order in Coun- " Babylon , " Mr. R. Davies ; song , " Guide cil amending the Defence of the Realm Regu- lations dated May 10th . 1917 . me to the light " ( Gounod ) , Miss Buncombe ; Defendant said he did it unthinkingly . " duet , " O'er the hawthorn hedge " ( Evans ) , brought out a chunk of bread , with which lady who had been ill wished to see her son Misses Buncombe and Roberts ; duet , " Watch the outcast hastily departed . Hughes and Davies : Sup " ( Sargeant ) , Work ; man ! What of the Night ? " ( Sergeant ) , Messrs . ing he was there again with company for good get married and wished to get there and back news will not keep , and each got enough to quickly . He also took the son with him . " P.S. Lee was the officer concerned . ( Liddle ) , Miss Roberts ; recitation and aria , stave off hunger for the moment . The bread- The Chairman said that was the first case " If with all your hearts " ( Handel ) , Mr. W. line grew , but did not outstrip the baker's Hughes . kindness of heart . No questions , were asked . of the kind to come before them and it would a place in the bread line showed want ; till be dismissed . Part II . - Song , " In an old - fashioned town ( Squires ) , Miss Baugh ; musical monologue , the severe storm of winter was gone , and " If we only knew , " Mr. R. Davies ; duet , there was not the dire necessity . Others may Prosser and Stephens pleaded guilty , but " Flow gently Deva " ( Parry ) , Messrs . Hughes have helped the good work , but each succeed- Arthur Edwards , described farmer's Pugh did not appear , being represented by and Davies ; song , " Deathless Army " ( Tro- ing winter found the growing bread line son , Bryngwlfa , Llanbister Road , Radnorshire , his employer Mr. Price of Cross Farm . teri ) , Mr. R. Davies ; song , " Home , Boys there , as also the generous relief , till death was summoned for driving a horse and cart P.S. Hitchman stated that on November 18th Home , " Miss Buncombe ; song , " My Mary " claimed its own , the baker had gone to his on the highway without lighted lamps on in company with Sergt . Higgins , of Presteign , ( Adams ) , Mr. W. Hughes ; duet , In the rest . The day of the funeral came , the November 13th . He did not appear . Henry Overton , Leintwardine , stated that on he proceeded to Evenjobb Baptist Chapel , ar- Springtime . " Misses Buncombe and Roberts ; coffin was lowered in the grave , the service riving there about 6.30 p.m. They concealed song , " Angus McDonald " ( Adams ) , Miss for the dead was over , those round were de- November 13th he was coming home from parting , when a well dressed man stepped to Lingen on a motor - cycle with Mr. Staines in themselves near the chapel and they saw in the Roberts ; quartette , " Regular Royal Queen chapel yard a girl who was very quiet . Shortly ( Sullivan ) , Misses Buncombe and Roberts , and the side of the grave and letting fall a small a side - car . They had just got past Lower Let- flower on the coffin , said quietly , " I stood in afterwards the three defendants came up the Messrs . Hughes and Davies ; finale , " Land of ton when defendant drove his horse and cart road together , Prosser and Pugh each push- My Fathers " ; " God Save the King . " the breadline . . . . " across the road . He had no lights , the time LOST , on Friday , between Jr , Anyone re- or may be sent to day , before Mr. Richard Rogers in 15 ing a bicycle . Pugh then turned his light on Risbury , CHILD'S BOOT , -Anyone or may be sent direct to the Parish Room , and the Hon . F. Clegg Hill , Thomas Beavan , the yard towards the girl and said " How is to the girl , and then pushed his bicycle into turning same to Leominster News Office will Sarnesfield , on the day of sale . butcher , High Street , Presteign , was charged your knee Lizzie . " The girl replied " Turn Pugh then brought his bicycle with having on the 3rd of September and 17th that light off . " R. & MRS . JAMES PRINCE , Lucton Lane , Kingsland , wish to thank all kind friends for their expressions of sympathy in their sad bereavement . Lo LOST . OST , in Leominster , or Eyton Road , small AMETHYST BROOCH . Finder re- warded on returning same to Leominster News Office , Drapers Lane , Leominster . be rewarded . * The In aid of the Sarnesfield Court Hospital Christmas Comforts Fund a jumble sale and auction will be held in the Parish Room on Gifts of anything Saturday , December 15th . saleable are asked for by Mrs. Frank Russell , # * For In connection with the issue of National OST , on Sunday evening , between Ashfield War Bonds the attention of our readers is LOST on Sunday evenD PEARL BROOCH . called to the attractive instalment purchase Finder rewarded on returning same to THE policy of the Pearl Assurance Company . LEOMINSTER PRINTING CO . , next Post Office , many loyal citizens the utmost they can do in the next few months will not produce a Leominster . very large subscription to the issue and it is to all such that the Pearl offers assistance by LOST on December 5th , a LADY'S CURB enabling National War Bonds to be purchased BRACELET , set 3 Turquoise and Pearls . by instalments spread over 5 , 7 or 10 years , -Finder rewarded on returning same to News according Office , Leominster . NORTH HEREFORDSHIRE HOUNDS . WILL MEET Monday , Dec. 10th ... Risbury Cross Roads Thursday , Dec. 13th ...... Lawton Cross Roads AT II A.M. RADNOR AND WEST HEREFORD HOUNDS . WILL MEET Monday , December 10th Friday , December 14th AT II.15 A.M. Norton Village Eardisley to the term of selected BUTCHER FINED AT PRESTEIGN . BREACH OF FOOD CONTROL REGULATIONS . At Presteign Petty Sessions held on Tues Defendant pleaded not guilty , stating that he had kept the accounts required and showed them to the Inspector each time he had called at his shop . Mr. J. K. Swindells , solicitor , Kington , who appeared for the Local Food Control Commit- tee , said that prosecution had been under taken at the request of the Food Control Com- mittee , and he asked the Bench to imposo such a penalty as would convince people that these Orders must be carried out . o keep a file , but not so that he could read them . He saw defendant several times and asked him the yard . The noise was of people's voices for his records and on November 5th he told and the scuffle of feet . This was clearly heard defendant that it was a serious thing if he did not keep the accounts . Defendant replied inside for people turned round and were dis- turbed . The defendant Prosser stated that he was On LUSTON . MARKETS . HEREFORD CATTLE . .. Robinson , will join with me in dropping their FARMER HEAVILY FINED . as a And although probably the majority have being between 5.30 and 5.45 . Witness had to passed to their long home , if all those now liv- ing , who have stood in the bread line of some little pleasure added to their lives by Mrs. flower of love to her remembrance , what a heap of fragrance there will be ... " A pleasant memory of many parties . " I remain , Sir . turn his machine into the hedge , breaking the front fork of the bicycle and being severely bruised himself . It was very dark at the time . It was a farm cart containing harrows and ploughs . Defendant refused to give his name and said the name on the cart ( Roberts ) was good enough . Defendant appeared to have come from a sale . Witness had received no . Christmas compensation from defendant . John Staines corroborated . WAR AIMS CAMPAIGN . DILWYN MEETING . Defendant said he was turning out of the way to save the horse . Fined £ 2 . Arthur Davies , a lad , of Western Lye , was summoned for riding a bicycle without a rear red light at 9.30 p.m. at Mortimers Cross . P.C. Miles proved the case . The boy said he lit up at Kingsland and did not know the lamp had gone out . Fined 19 . A MUTUAL SEPARATION . The adjourned application of Minnie Ed- November 25th Mrs. Ann Bott , neé of November last neglected and refused to back out on to the road and put it by the Wooding , passed peacefully away at her resi- keep accurate records containing such particu- ditch bank and then said " I'll have the first dence in Eye Lane , at the age of 85. She was accurate records containing such particu ; ditch , He then went into the chapel yard well known and highly respected by a large Prices Order , 1917 . and caught hold of the girl and Prosser said circle of relatives and friends and had re- " I'll keep Bert off . " The girl broke away sided in the village for over 30 years . from Pugh and went into the road and then The funeral took place on November 29th Prosser and Stephens went into the yard . and was conducted by the Vicar ( the Rev. W. Prosser got up to the window and tried to look G. , Buckle ) at Eye Church , where the de- into the chapel , and Pugh or Stephens , they ceased lady was laid to rest in a grave be- could not see , which , opened the chapel door tween her mother , Mrs. Wooding , of Turvey , and pushed it open . There was a good deal Bedfordshire , and her husband , who passed of noise during the time that this was going away 30 years ago . The funeral party con- A very large gathering assembled in the on , and the defendants were there about ten sisted of her brother ( Mr. harles Wooding School , Dilwyn , on Monday evening , when a minutes or a quarter of an hour . Witness and daughter of Wellingboro ) ; Mrs. William most vivid . instructive and interesting ad- caught Prosser and Pugh and Stephens ran Wooding , Cannonbury , London ( sister - in - law ) ; dress in connection with the war was given Mr. J. J. Griffiths , the Inspector appointed away and P.S. Higgins and he followed them Miss Mabel Harding , Luston ( neice ) ; Mrs. by Mr. G. H. Bibbing , of London . by the Presteign Food Control Committee , and caught them . Prosser said he was only Ernest Orde Powlett and Mrs. Loviner , of To bring home to the minds of all the enor- said that early in October he interviewed de- looking through the window to see who the Wenstrey Rectory , Leyburn ; Mr. Oliver and mity of the war he alluded to the almost nor- fendant and asked him to keep records of his preacher was . Stephens said he did nothing , Miss Evans , of Leominster ; Nurse Morgan , mal life the inhabitants here were living , and dealings . Defendant replied saying that he and Pugh made no remark . woman , Aymestrey , for a The disturbance of the Broad ; and a large number of parishi- then contrasted it with the conditions of life wards , married had as much as he could do to manage his they made could have been heard inside the oners and friends . The Rev. William Wood- in those countries which had been invaded and separation order against her husband . Edwin own business without doing that added chapel . ing ( brother ) was prevented from being pres- devastated by the Huns , and where the treat- Edwards , machinist , Aymestrey , came before that he should want to keep a William Jones , Thorn , Evenjobb , a deacon of ent owing to an accident . The Rev. Ernest ment of the people - especially the women - was the Court . The Bench adjourned the case at proper accounts . Defendant showed witness the chapel stated that he was attending divine Orde Powlett was also prevented by illness such that it could not be mentioned at a pub- the last hearing to call further evidence . accounts of meat he had bought which were on He then affirmed that we were Dr. Darrell , Leintwardine , stated that in the service at the chapel that evening and whilst from attending . There were many floral tri - lic meeting . at war , not as some misguided folks say , be- spring of last year Mrs. Edwards , saw him there he heard a noise outside the chapel in butes . cause of " secret diplomacy , " but because we and said she had bruises on her shoulder . could not help it - for we had tried all possible He did not look for other bruises because if ways to prevent it , but failed . The Germans he did he generally found he was dragged caused the war , for they thought to profit by into such cases . In October she said she had it , as their maxim has always been " War bruises on her leg , but he did not see it .. Pays . " Cross - examined The bruise on her shoulder The speaker went on to trace how Very high prices ruled on Wednesday , ex- 18 years of age . He admitted that he was the Huns made war on Denmark , on Austria , was an ordinary bruise , something bigger than- stood in the chapel yard but denied making cept in the pig department , where there was diminishing number of animals France , as preliminaries to making half a crown . any noise . of beef of excellent war on England . From France in 1870 , he large supply quality , and values were up again . Trade was stated , that in addition to territory Germany war indem- The Bench asked to hear the defendant , whe keen at £ 1 per live wt . more than Govern- received 240 million pounds as a was questioned on all the complaints alleged ment buyers pay for the best commandeeréd inty . With this indemnity she had built up against him by his wife and denied them all Best quality made her navy , as previous to that time she had He also alleged that his wife , had been carry- The audience were told Dr. Harding : What did you go for ? -We for army consumption . had no intention of going fully 1s . 4d . per lb. , and seconds were propor- practically none . It is in no perfunctory way we offer heartiest had not complied with the provisions of the In answer to the Chairman : We attend made £ 58 , and several made £ 52 and over . tionately dear . One cow under the hammer that prior to the war on all German battle- ing on with other men . He called two boys , Alec Stanton and Regi ships the officers after lunch toasted " The Last week in congratulations to Miss Florence C. Farr , the Evesham markets Blenheims sold readily Order and that he acted quite in ignorance . Church . at from 14s . to 20s . Fer pot . of 561b . fair daughter of Ald . J. and Mrs. Farr , on winning He had kept the accounts to the best of his Charles John Price , the defendant Pugh's Once more the opinion was expressed that the Day , " which meant the day when England nald Hughes , who said they saw Mrs. Davies be humiliated . In conclusion the on one side of the road and a man on the Government should regulate prices . Milking would employer , said the lad was 19 years of age . qualtity cooking apples made from 8s . to 13s . the first position in the Primitive Methodist ability . Teachers ' Training Examination ( Advanced cows maintained their full value , up to £ 60 speaker said emphatically that there could be other on a bicycle . Mr. Swindells asked if defendant had kept He had always borne a good character and was per pot , brightly coloured Newton Wonders Section ) , which is the final of the course . In no peace until Germany came to the " peni- apiece . The store cattle trade was brisk , an account showing what he had paid for his in early in the evenings . He was always at With a view of encouraging growers in the gaining top marks , 97 out of a possible 100 , home for supper at 9 o'clock . The Magistrates were afterwards in- He went home yearlings realising from £ 12 to £ 20 per head , tent form , " so to speak , and admitted her two solicitors had The examina - meat and what he sold it at . and two - years - olds from £ 18 to £ 25 : Veal wrongs , asked forgiveness , and offered repara- Clerk . formed that the solicitors had been able to district to select and grade their apples and she also wins the gold medal . Defendant replied that he had got them at every fortnight , on a Sunday , but returned by made up to 1s . 4d . per lb. Sheep fetched 5s . tion for all her misdoings . There must be no pack them in non - returnable boxes , Messrs . tion is highly competitive and embraces the home . per , head more than last week , wethers making patched up peace . Germany must be humbled arrange terms of mutual separation . F. and E Beck , of the Central Market , ar- whole of the teachers in the Connexion . was sidering Miss Farr's early age and also the ried out by people to whom they applied the other Sunday . By P.S. Hitchman : He had his leave every up to 1s . 6d . per lb. , ewes 1s . 4d . , and lambs or else the war would have to be fought over ranged a special sale of apples , which Six hundred boxes , each physical disabilities under which preparation duty of the Bench was to enforce them and 1s . 6d . One pen of lambs made 76s . 6d . each . again by the rising generation , and when per- very successful . " The Chairman said they had decided to con- haps we chould not be supported as we are containing 321b . of apples , were sold , and the was carried on , the achievement is one of the Food Control Committee must be supported vict and to - day . which a wide circle of friends and admirers in their action . They had power to impose a average price was 10s . a box , or over 4d . a Sergt . Hitchman stated that he had received The proceedings terminated by a vote of pound . The favourite desert apple , Cox's beyond the boundaries of her own Church will 100 fine and 6 months imprisonment , but complaints about the disturbance of public LORD RHONDDA'S PLOUGHMAN FINED . thanks to the speaker , to the Chairman ( the Orange , made from 26s . to 46s . per 561b . , be justly proud . Especially so when it is they should deal leniently and fine defendant worship at this chapel , and other places ,, and Blenheims 20s . to 27s . Allington Pippin 19s . remembered that she has taken a first class 23 and costs , and the advocate's fee would that was the reason they went to the chapel Lord Rhondda , was at Newport , on Monday fighting men , and the singing of the National passed with Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan George Baker , a ploughman , employed by Rev. F. Mellor ) , three ringing cheers for to 30s . 6d . , King of the Pippin 20s . 6d . to certificate in each of the three sections and be allowed . 25s . 6d . , Gascoigne Scarlet 21s . 6d . , Bramley gaining highest marks in the Connexion for Defendant thought this rather severe under large piece of beef , The Chairman said this was a very serious fined £ 2 for stealing a Seedling 18s . to 23s . 6d . , Newton Wonder 21s . the last two , thus winning for the second time the circumstances . Two of the defendants were of military two cheeses , and four . bottles of beer from age , and were only exempted because of work - Langstone Court Farm , where the Food Con- the Herefordshire Herd ing on the land . That exemption might be troller entertained Society on Saturday . HIGH PRICES FOR APPLES AT EVESHAM . Growers continue to make high prices for apples of good quality though recently the marketing of considerable quantities of wind- falls and inferior fruit usually made into cider tended to lower rates . " 17s . to 19s . , and Normantons 12s . to 18s . LEOMINSTER SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER'S SUCCESS . Con- that he should not do it . Witness replied , You know the penalty , " and he replied , " Yes , up go the shutters . " He reported tho refusal to the Food Control Committee and they ordered that prosecution . Mr. Swindells : Has he ever shown you such an account as would show you that he was not making more profit than was allowed by the Order ? -I have seen no accounts of what be has sold at all . Defendant stated that he regretted that he The Chairman said if Orders were not car- to 31s . 6d . , Lane's Prince Albert 19s . 6d . to the gold medal . Miss Farr brings great The Chairman did not think so , as heavier 249 . honour to Leominster Primitive Methodism fines were generally imposed elsewhere . I and also to the town of her adoption . a Stephens , aged 18 , admitted opening the door Fairly but did not make any noise . To Dr. Harding : We did not go there for the purpose of attending chapel . 9 p.m. that night . case . on offer . and on our Anthem . A resolution to continue the war , costs , till Germany was humbled was put to the meeting and was carried without a single dissentient . at all Mr. Levick submitted that there was stil : no evidence of cruelty . The Bench retired and in the meantime the . an interview with the RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL , At the monthly meeting of Wigmore Rural District Council on Tuesday sympathetic ref- erence was made to the death of Sergeant John Clifford Morgan and a vote of sympathy was a The main road estimates and district road estimates were received and adopted . A special rate for £ 50 was made upon Wig- more , and the usual water rate for Leintwar- dine was also made . RALLY OF LAND SPLENDID GATHERING A rally of land workers Shire Hall , Hereford en Sat 500 land workers of Her advantage of a most inspi by the Hon . Mrs. Lyttletor of the Women's Branch of culture . The girls blad in cal costume which is given ing on for the duration of the steps of the Shirehall , photograph taken . They the of honour for Mrs. Lyttlet bers of the Executive Com to the Hall immediately be strains of a march . The .with the National Anthem ( Chairman of the Executive introduced Mrs. Lyttleton . Mrs. Clowes said she felt Mrs. Lyttleton had come to workers who were doing so to help in the national ca age and stimulate them t After having heard her ad probably realise how much and they would appreciate coming down from London , hoped that the report of t sent to London next year appreciation ( applause ) . A planation relative to a sli stripes granted to those wh the land for a year , to which were entitled ( applause ) , son tails were given concerning The n girls in the county . Service Volunteers placed in 189 , the number at work at number of village part time whole time village workers It was lage workers 1,189 . competition at Birmingham held under extremely unsui but what they did do great body . It was evident that ties there were the girls we ahead .. One gentleman had these girls have grit , " and an to the same ccect . The gin thus appreciated ; they were plause ) .. Mrs. Lyttleton expressed th which it afforded her to com ford and see what was actu For months and months they been trying how to organise , how to dress ( laughter ) and land workers . al That was now she saw them all the T seemed almost a miracle . the workers as those who w In their office great work . talked about it , but they d that reason the workers we whom they looked with respec The workers had to weather and had frequently envy . life . They felt very proud o the country and the way in responded to the demand m of She knew that there was done ; women who did not w contributed in some other would like to say that that in which they were engaged most important . There were on munitions , in aeroplane m pecially necessary at this tim she repeated , was of more theirs ! Having quoted Mr. I relative to the world's sh from deterioration of the l crops in some parts , lapse of other causes , Mrs. Lyttleton how vitally essential it was t do their best . Nothing in beat the British Empire , excep lack of food . How to maintai ply of the Army and the Na the Government's greatest prol people were always ready to sometimes thought . The Gov a few hours , sometimes a fev make decisions of the most m acter . " I therefore ask you , " " don't criticise too much " the land workers were popular striking evidence in the recept received last month when as pa Mayor's Show they evoked all of the procession the heartiest they had to cope with hards they should feel at times wear Bu aged there was no doubt . remember that however hard it was nothing to what the me were doing . That was simply they ( the women ) were ever despondent let them shut their to imagine for one second what fathers , sons , sweethearts , wer of the mud , the dug - outs , the their constant dangers , toils a hard as the life of the wome there T were compensations . nice times , they had too , a gre their love for the animals , fo Girls somehow ha had to care . maternal instinct which enabled age the dumb creatures . Mrs. outlined , a scheme , " The Land rary , " which was now being st books would be procurable fro for circulation . The volumes v . be entertaining and suitable as c tal recreation , but they would , them , of educational value , so who were ambitious and desirou Jand culture as a career could books as would help them . She methods by which applications together the required volumes w Beside ered to given districts . there was being projected a worl devoted entirely to their intere work , to which they themselves bute , send photos , take part in and all sorts of things . It w how to make clothes out of ol laughter ) . Mrs. Lyttleton spoke ders of work , notably forestry would be possible under the s Board of Agriculture , and closed sonal word to the girls , their tations , and their protentiality them live that they ( the land w win for themselves a high regard of their countrymen . It mattere how , by their standard of condu The standard their uniform . so that they would be known were staright , pure minded , and tive ( laughter and applause ) . Mr. ing , Pearce Ellis , Commissio the county , promised 100 of distribution for 6 months . Lady Evelyn Cotterell then certificates , to the successful the Birmingham test as follows Rose Reader . for grooming driving single horse waggon , plo ing and drilling : P. Wargent grooming , harnessing and driving waggon ; V. Wargent for trussing hand , grooming , harnessing and horse waggon ; Eliz . Alford for p piling roots and thate Lloyd for pulling , cleaning , pil thatching ; Hilda Surridge for ing , piling roots , grooming . h driving a single horse waggon ; pulling , cleaning , piling roots . by hand ; M. Lunt for pulling , ing roots and milking by hand ; milking by hand . Badges were then presented to Service Girls who had worked i Owing to the great number of vi who had worked for more the and had therefore earned a st t found impossible to present Saturday gathering . One , howeve to the youngest member , little M aged 7 , who works regu already an experienced milker . Mrs. Foster proposed a Mrs. Lyttleton . ris , vote se Lady Evelyn Cottereil in thanked Mrs. Foster in anticipa entertainment which was to folle Miss Maddison then called for for Mrs. Lyttleton , also for ch Committee and the Land Army , heartily given . Workers to the number of 452 An with tea in the corridors . followed and the evening was ke 6.30 , thus terminating a unique a cessful gathering , which was the Music was joyed by all present . were plied by Miss Margorie Hatton and The following members of the present : The Lady Evel ( Chai ( President ) , Mrs. Clowes Mrs. Lyttleton ( Deputy Direct Women's Branch . Board of Agric Kevill Davies ( Hon . Secretary ) , |