The Kington Times - December 1917
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Kington Times 15th December 1917 - Page 4
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| Date | 15/12/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 15th December 1917 |
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4 THE SAVING OF FOOD A MILITARY NECESSITY . EAT PLAIN WITH AN EYE ON THE U BOATS . YOUR XMAS DINNER . FARE FOR PLAIN - CLOTHES PEOPLE . Since the usual Christmas fare is , of course , flour mixture , and pour in the prepared yeast . to go to the fighting men as far as possible , Cover with a cloth , and allow this to stand in Sir Arthur Yapp has set his Kitchen Section a warm place for 15 minutes . When the to work , in order to find out the best that can " sponge " has risen mix in gradually about a be done to eke out what is left for the civilians , quart of tepid or lukewarm water , and work for , he tells us , we are very short of currants , into a smooth dough . Put this back into the sultanas , raisins , and other rich ingredients mixing bowl , cover it with a floured cloth , and largely used at Christmas time . set it to rise in a fairly warm place for about two hours or a little longer . Then knead the dough thoroughly , using a little more flour to facilitate the process . Now divide the dough info equal sized loaves , put them on a floured baking sheet or board , or else put the dough into greased tins . Allow the dough to rise again for about 15 minutes , then bake in a well heated oven for about 45 minutes . The result of their expert labours is now placed at the disposal of every housewife in the recipes given in a pamphlet entitled " Your Christmas Dinner , " published by the Ministry of Food . We cannot , as people of honour and conscience , have our usual Christmas puddings and mince pies ; but what we can have - the next best thing to the usual , and a very good next best is shown in this pamphlet and the prices given . There are also carefully worked - out com- plete menus for War Time Christmas dinners , arranged to suit different purses . In selecting one of these it should be our aim to chose , not the best we can afford , but the cheapest that we can do with . Everyone must dine more economically this Christmas than ever before . For it is not a matter of puddings and pies only . It is a matter of strict economy in the whole of our Christmas fare . We are not asked to ignore the feast of Christmas alto- gether . But we are asked to remember exactly what we are a garrison in a state of partial siege , who have only so much food coming in and must make do with that amount of food or starve . Nice little buns made according to the fol- lowing recipe will be an appetising addition to the tea table when the boys and girls come home for the holidays . POTATO BUNS . them , add lb. flour , a pinch of salt , a tea- Boil 4 large floury potatoes , mash and sieve spoonful of baking powder , and oz . of castor Make into smoo dough with about gill of milk , and , if liked , stir in about 1 oz . Form into of cleaned currants or sultanas . sugar . small bun shapes , and bake in a greased tin for about 20 minutes.a While for a party , nothing could be nicer than these little cheesecakes . POTATO CHEESECAKES . lb. mashed potatoes , oz . sugar , 1 ozs . The measure of our happiness this Christ - cooking fat , I oz . sultanas , oz . mixed peel , mas will be the measure of our economy , and chopped finely ,. 1 dried egg , flavouring . good digestion waits on control of appetitte ; Oh , bother economy at Christmas time ! " is a thoughtless , wicked thing to say . Is it Mix the potatoes with the sugar , fat ( melted ) the prepared fruit and peel , next stir in the egg ( well beaten ) , and lastly add a few drops of vanilla or other flavouring essence . to be " Christmas as usual " at " home , when it's war as usual " at the front ? Are we , the safe , protected , comfortable civilians , go - mixture in each . ing to call ' a Christmas truce in the larder , when there will be no Christmas truce with the guns ? EATING TO WIN . THE SAVING OF FOOD . A MILITARY NECESSITY . When we were children we were always told , on our leaving what was called a " dirty plate , " that our eyes were greedier than our stomachs . " This form of reprimand and admonishment , it must be confessed , amused rather than impressed us , and it is doubtful if any of us young folks ever seriously con- sidered the advice that was woven in large letters on our juvenile napking , " Waste not , want not . " our It is impossible to give all the recipes and directions here , but they are all set out in leaflet ( F.E. 40 ) , issued by the Ministry of Food , and can be obtained free of charge , by applying to : -Propaganda Section , Depart- ment of Food Economy , Ministry of Food , Grosvenor House , London , W.1 . HERRINGS AND POTATOES . AN ANTI - GERMAN FOOD ALLIANCE . THE KINGTON TIMES , DECEMBER 15 , 1917 . PLEASE ENROL my name in the League of National Safety . I realize that economy in the use of all Food and the checking of all waste helps my Country to complete Victory , and I promise to do all in my power to assist this Campaign for National Safety . Name ( Mr. , Mrs. or Miss ) Address County ..... 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 . CAPTURE OF JERUSALEM . CITY . NO MEMBERSHIP FEES . Anyone over Sixteen years of age may join . News . " Sign and Post this Card to " The Leominster ISOLATED ON SATURDAY AND FORCED Mr. Bonar Law read the following state- of Commons : - Certificate of Membership together with Badge will be sent Free in due course . FOOD ECONOMY J NATIONAL SAFETY " JOHN WILKES . " TO SURRENDER . FATAL ACCIDENT AT LEOMINSTER STATION . HEREFORD MAN KILLED BY GOODS TRAIN . THE INQUEST . LEOMINSTER BOROUGH TRIBUNAL . He knew ness dealt with from 100 to 160 tons of flour per month and ground about 70 tons of meal per week . At the conclusion of the hearing Mr. Easton declined to retire unless the National Service Representative also did so . ( final ) . examined . Tempor- the Had MAYOR APPOINTED CHAIRMAN . The Leominster Borough Tribunal met on The Court was accordingly cleared , and Mr. Thursday afternoon to hear 38 appeals for ex- A fatal accident occurred at Leominster emption . There were present the Mayor Easton was afterwards informed that the Railway Station on Friday evening , a Hereford ( Councillor J. B. Dowding ) , the Deputy - Mayor Tribunal granted exemption to January 31st munition worker being the victim . It is sup- ( Councillor J. Watkins ) , Ald . Geo . Page , Philip George Deakin ( 42 ) , married , for- posed that the man who was subsequently Councillor J. Moss , Mr. T. D. Burlton , Mr. identified as William Godsall , general labourer , Geo . Reynolds , with the Clerk ( Mr. Sale ) , and merly gardener , and now employed by Messrs . of 41 , Bath Street , Hereford , had come to the National Service Representative ( Com- J. Mowlem & Co. , Ltd. , Credenhill . ary exemption to March 31st . Leominster by mistake and wishing to cross mander Windebank ) . R. S. Farrar ( 32 ) , married , rural missionary the line in order to take train in the opposite Ald . Page proposed the election of Council- in the Moravian Church . Adjourned to next direction , did so by means of the level cross - lor Dowdinig as Chairman of the Tribunal . ing at the north end of the platform . Councillor Watkins seconded and it was meeting to enable applicant to be medically At any rate his dead body was found between the carried unanimously . George Pritchard ( 18 ) , single , assistant , in metals of the down line a few yards from the The Mayor in accepting the position said Temporary crossing . The left side of the body was that in some towns the Mayor had not accepted the employ of Mr. W. H. Batten . HOW LONDON , HOME COUNTIES AND badly injured , suggesting that the man was the chairmanship of such a Tribunal but it exemption to January 31st ( final ) . Henry Iven Watkins ( 24 ) , single , C3 , gar- WELSH TROOPS ENCIRCLED THE HOLY struck by a goods train which came into the had been represented to him that in that case dener , in the employ of Mr. T. Neild . station about 7.25 . The body was removed to seeing that Ald . Gosling was Chairman he Mr. Neild stated that he was appealing for the Cottage Hospital and subsequent inquiries ought to follow in his footsteps and it was put Watkins because he was ruled out on established the identity of the man . to him that if he did not take the position he An inquest was held by the Coroner ( Mr. would be wanting in his duty as Mayor . ground of conscience , but he would like to re- C. E. A. Moore ) at the Cottage Hospital on Therefore from a serise of public duty he ac- mind the Tribunal that that took place in the ment on Monday to a deeply interested House Saturday morning . Mr. Pugh was foreman of cepted the position . He felt sure that he days when the powers of Tribunals in regard the Jury . Inspector T. H. Jones , Ludlow , would have the support not only of the to conscientious objection were obscure . he been given the opportunity of taking non- was present on behalf of the railway authori- Tribunal but of the general public . ties . that out of the positions which he would be combatant service he might have joined the He was physically The Coroner addressing the Jury said that called upon to serve this would probably be Friends ' Ambulance Unit . the deceased came to Leominster , for what the most unpopular but he realised that in incapable of ambulance work , but might have done light work . reason he could not exactly say , except that taking upon himself the duties of Mayor he it was supposed from a ticket having been was bound to lay himself open to do those finally rejected but afterwards re - examined found on his clothes issued from Hereford for duties which were not only popular but those and placed in C3 . Temporary exemption to March 31st .. wrong train and come to Leominster . Withington , that he had probably got into the which were necessary in the interests of the The Tribunal rose at 5.30 , having completed the business in two and a - half hours , and the all events , about 7.25 his dead body was found The National Service Representative also Deputy - Mayor congratulated the Mayor on the in the four - foot way on the down line at the ability he had displayed in conducting the north end of the platform at Leominster station . It would appear from the inquiries proceedings . which would be described that he was about to pass from the up platform to the down platform , probably to meet the 7.40 train back to Hereford , and that he was knocked down by the engine of a goods train which came into Leominster slowing down as to pull up in the goods station beyond . He believed the railway authorities went to the engine driver , but he knew nothing about it and no marks were found on the engine . Therefore he had not called the engine driver . He had the evidence of the porter who found the body , the shunter who made inquiries of the goods train and Dr. Cressy , who was sent for by the railway authorities . General Allenby reports that on December 8 he attacked the enemy positions south and west of Jerusalem . Welsh and Home Counties troops , advanc- ing from the direction of Bethlehem , drove back the enemy , and , passing Jerusalem on the east , established themselves on the Jerusalem - Jericho road . At the same time London infantry and dis- mounted yeomanry attacked strong enemy positions west and north - west , and established themselves astride the Jerusalem ( Shec - hum ) road . The whole city being thus isolated was surrendered on to General Allenby Decem- ber 9 ( Cheers ) . The British political officer , together with the British Governor of the city , accompanied by French , Italian and Indian Mohammedan guards , is on his way to safeguard the city and the holy places . General Allenby proposes to enter the city officially to - morrow , the accompanied by Commanders of the French and Italian con- ( " Wilkes and the City , " by Sir W. P. tingents and the head of the French political Leominster Printing Company ) . Treloar , John Murray , 128. Obtainable at We are under the impression that seldom have two important biographical works notice . on a mission . The capture of Jerusalem has been in some degree delayed in consequence of the great care which has been taken to avoid damage to sacred places in and around the city . Line the same subject appeared contemporaneously . some greased patty pans with potato short- Such a case has , however , been provided in The occupation of Jerusalem raises ques- crust paste , and put a large spoonful of the the last few months by the " Life of Wilkes tions of great international importance ( ob- serves the " Times " ) . The Holy City , which for about twenty minutes . Bake in a fairly quick oven by Mr. Bleackley and the book now under has the highest associations for Christians , makes the other unnecessary . We will not compare them ; neither Jews , and Mohammedans , is to be occupied Sir W. Treloar does not wish to call his by a British Army , with French and Italian book a biography , but we will do so , though strument exists in the Commander - in - Chief . contingents . Fortunately an international in- he does not record every dot and comma of It is understood that General Allenby will his subject's life . This studied omission is not delegate his authority to a British Military a literary fault , for unless as many Governor of Jerusalem . Accordingly , it will volumes are devoted to a hero as Carlyle gave be the British flag that will fly over Jerusa- to Frederick , it is better to specialise on lem . At the same time the French and Ital- part than to skim the whole . Sir Will'am ian flags will fly over their national property , has done this by his full statement of Wilke's such as convents and schools . Martial law connection with the city and brief reference will be enforced , and it is understood that to private and subsidiary matters . Viewed critically , the style of this work is so good position of Jerusalem until the general_settle- no attempt will be made to define the future we almost hesitate to say that there are occa- ment at the peace . In the meantime Jerusa- sional approaches to cheapness of phrase , lem will be treated as a city in the military clear in criticism , neat in comment , and not occupation of General Allenby's army . Proc- one too many extracts and letters , though lamations to the people of Jerusalem will be they are numerous , It is excellent reading , issued immediately . and interest never lags in the most daring and dramatic , figure in our 18th century . author has caught the spirit of his man and surely had much aldermanic merriment when handling the data of the apostle of liberty Of the many good stories told one reveals Wilkes's dislike to the Scotch and his ever- ready wit . James Boswell , dining with the sheriffs and judges at Old Bailey , complained that his handkerchief had been stolen . " Oh , " said Wilkes , " it is nothing but the ostenta- tion of a Scotchman to let the world know ent were the Sisters of Charity and Mercy , that he had possessed a pocket handkerchief . " many of whom have been seen on the battle- There is always laughter where there is fields . At the conclusion of the service the Wilkes . It is inseparable from him as satire National Anthem was sung in English , a thing is from Dryden . If the greatest gallant and rarely done in Catholic churches . adventurer of his times , was he not also the finest wit despite the claims of Chesterfield and Geo . Selwyn ? An ounce and a half of herring gives the food value of an ounce of lean beef . That's something , perhaps , you didn't know , and it's good news , especially just now when herrings are fairly plentiful and cheap . By eating herrings and potatoes , which combine to make a tasty and nourishing war - time meal , you can keep well within your meat and bread ration , and the change of diet will help your country in its food crisis . and benefit your health . Let herrings and potatoes help to vanquish Huns and Prussians ! A leaflet giving 24 ways of serving salted herrings ( Pamphlet No. M.F. 24 ) has been issued by the Ministry of Food . Anyone can have it gratis and post free on applying to the above address . VEGETABLE VALUES . BEST FOODS FROM THE GARDEN . The had VICTORY CELEBRATED IN LONDON . The Roman Catholics in London were the first to celebrate the taking of Jerusalem , a solemn Te Deum being sung at Westminster Cathedral . As soon as the news was received the big bell of the cathedral , which has not sounded since the beginning of the war , was rung . In spite of the short notice a large congregation soon assembled before the altar of the Blessed Sacrament . man thére . At nation . welcomed the Mayor . On one occasion he was LEOMINSTER BOARD OF GUARDIANS . The following cases were then heard : K. S. Davis ( 24 ) , single , C3 , salesman , in the employ of Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin . Mr. T. H. Edwards stated that the Government were about to launch a scheme for the distribution of cattle and that would involve a great deal of work for the firm . They were trying to enlarge the market and put in two weigh - bridges . They would not appeal The monthly meeting of Leominster Board for Davis if they could get a man who was of Guardians was held on Friday , when there less eligible for the army . Temporary exemption to January 31st ( final ) . were present : Mr. George Butters ( in the Thomas Pritchard ( 18 ) , single , class A , chair ) , Mrs. Neild , Mrs. Hammond , Alderman shoeing smith , in the employ of Mr. J. Brace . Re , Woodhouse , Messrs . H. R. Hall , E. Git- tens , J. Lewis , J. Bazley , W. R. Stafford , E. Temporary exemption to January 31st ( final ) . Price T. Owens ( 39 ) , married , BI , market W. Jones , J. M. P. Cave , H. Langford , E. gardener . Temporary exemption to May 31st . Molyneux , W. J. Rees , J. Robinson , T. Ed- Thomas E. F. Taylor ( 39 ) , married , B1 , wards , R. Bemand , J. E. George , J. H. Roberts , E. L. Jenkins , L. Evans , with the plumber , in the employ of Messrs . Taylor and Clerk ( Mr. H. Gosling ) , and the Deputy Clerk It was pointed out that there was in the House the and Mrs. Neild said the Orphan Homes were quite full and there were several applications . The Chairman proposed that the Clerk be asked to inquire if Hereford had any vacan- cies in their children's home . Mr. Rees seconded and it was carried . Henry Cole , porter , in the employ of the Joint Railway , said he was on duty at the Ward . Temporary exemption to March 31st . station about 7.25 p.m. He was walking up from the cloak room to go to the top of the Edward Charles Seager ( 35 ) , single , Br , fish ( Mr. A. H. Gibson ) . The Local Government Board forwarded ex- platform at the north end when a goods train and fruit merchant , High Street . Applicant tracts from the report of their lady inspector , came down . The engine passed him when stated that to go would mean the closing of Miss Jones , upon a visit to the House . the business . In reply to the National Ser- he was about 10 or 12 yards from the end of stopped there until the train had passed . in the Yeomanry and five years in the Volun- it was suggested that there were vacancies at the platform . He went down the ramp and vice Representative he said he was five years three children eligible for boarding out , and Temporary exemption to January 31st the Orphan Homes , Ryelands Then he went over the crossing and on to the teers . Road , down platform . When he got four or five ( final ) . Hereford Guardians Home at Tupsley , Harold Marchant ( 40 ) , married , class A , homes at Bristol and Newport ( Mon ) . yards up the ramp of the down platform he saw something between the metals , which he draper and outfitter , Broad Street . The Mayor The Chairman said it appeared that no thought might have been a sack which had said it was suggested that applicant might get places could be found for these children and a substitute . Applicant replied that there was there was really no accommodation for them fallen from a waggon . On going to see he found a four - foot way , face downwards , with his head his brother . The army had ruined him and with Hereford , He was lying in the only one man who could do that and that was there . He thought they should communicate a little on one side . He tried to feel if there if he came back he was willing to join up . was any movement . of the heart , but could Temporary exemption to March 31st . Ernest Cole ( 39 ) , married , C3 , plumber and not and called a porter named Williams . There was no doubt the man was dead . The fitter , in the employ of Mr. O. DeVall . Tem- body was removed to a waiting room . He did porary exemption to March 31st . There not recollect seeing the man before . George Foster ( 30 ) , married , B3 , manager was a down train at 7.48 . and buyer for Messrs . Moyle and Son : Tem- The Foreman asked if the witness heard porary exemption to March 31st .. anything as the goods train went by . Witness said he did not . The driver whistled just be- fore he came to the crossings . It was dark . There were lamps near , but they were shaded . William James Vale , goods shunter , said that a goods train came down about 7.20 p.m. on Friday evening . Having heard of the de- ceased being found he went to the engme driver and asked him if he knew anything nothing of the man . They could find no mark at all on the engine . Dr. Cressy stated that at about 8 o'clock on Friday evening he was called to the Station . Deceased was lying on the table in the wait- trade . We consider we should have conditional apples from Mr. Ridgley and a quantity of The first thing he noticed was exemption . abrasions on the face , on the left side and the The National Service Representative said ear . He looked for signs of blood from the that neither Mr. Craddock nor Mr. Carwardine ear but found none . He found there was a were in reserved occupations . Morris might The left be . RELIEF FIGURES . 42 E. H. Barrington ( 37 ) , single , C2 , waggoner , It was reported that the cost of out - relief Temporary for the month was : Thomas £ 37 18. 6d . , in- in the employ of Moyle & Son . exemption to March 31st . crease 19s . 1d .; Spencer £ 24 8s . , decrease £ 1 Paupers : Quinton D. Craddock ( 37 ) , married , C2 , 19. 6d . , net decrease £ 3 2s . 5d . secretary , clerk and cashier ; A. J. Carwardine Thomas 253 , decrease 16 ; Spencer 196 , decrease Number in the House ( 35 ) , married , BI , assistant ; and F. J. Morris 33 ; total decrease 49 . ( 40 ) , married , class A , agricultural fitter , em- first week 38 against 49 , second week ployees of Messrs . Alexander & Duncan , were against 52 , third week 41 against 53 , fourth week 44 against 49. Vagrants relieved , first temporary exempted to March 31st , on the Among those pres- recommendation of the Advisory Committee . week 24 a decrease of 16 , second 24 decrease Mr. Craddock : Is that the best you can do ? 16 , third 14 decrease 19 , fourth 12 decrease 20 . The Mayor : We thought we were doing all GUARDIANS ' GIFTS . right . Master acknowledged with thanks WAR BREAD . OF POTATOES . To secure an increase in the use of potatoes To about the man . ing room . His answer was that he saw arm was fractured above the elbow . The ribs were pulverised on the left side and frac- tured on the right also . The Coroner remarking upon the fact that asked whether that was not consistent with the principal injuries were on the left side , the suggestion that the deceased was struck by an engine when crossing from the up to the down platforms . Prominent in most of the book is the bitter struggle for personal liberty between Wilkes and a dull autocratic king , who was aided by NEW ORDER TO BAKERS FOR THE USE fracture in the back of the skull . reactionary ministers . London was the scene of battle with all its varied episodes . No at- tempt is made to excuse all his actions , but in the manufacture of bread , the War Cabinet there is admiration for his motives and vic- recently decided that potatoes should be sold tory . Entering Parliament in 1757 , he was to bakers at such prices that their use should Soon a tart critic of Government policy be financially attractive to the trade . Least of all do abusers of power like criti- cism and for his No. 45 of the " North give effect to this decision , and to control the use of the subsidised potatoes , the Food Con- Briton " he was imprisoned in the Tower : troller has issued the Bread ( Use of Potatoes ) The act being illegal , he not only soon release , but successfully claimed 1,000 dam supplied through his agency , or that of a food Order , which provides that potatoes sold or ages . But the King persuaded Parliament to expel him . committee to a baker , shall be used only in Wilkes then went into exile , the making of bread at the bakery in respect which only seemed to increase his favour When affairs ripened for his return he signa- with the people and embarrass his enemies . of which they are so supplied . lised it by contesting the City election , but failing there he gained the seat for Brentford five days later . But the House would not receive him , while the electors said it must , and after a long contest , in which the Govern- ment was humiliated and popular rights main- tained , he took his place in an assembly ne never disgraced . There were Mr. Craddock Our trade is an essential Ernest Pugh ( 33 ) , class A , boot repairer in the employ of Mr. T. Pugh . The National Service Representative called attention to the man's drill record and sug- gested that he was liable to arrest . The swedes from Mr. Cave . CHRISTMAS FARE . In his report the Master asked for instruc- tions re Christmas fare . The Clerk said the matter of the Christmas arrangements had been discussed by the House Committee and the Master . NO . GROCERY TENDER . The Clerk said that no tender had been received for grocries , the present contract expiring on December 31st . Mr. Langford said they must buy in the open market and do as best they could ditions it was impossible for a man to tender Temporary for groceries . Mr. Molyneux said that under present con- Temporary exemption to March 31st . William Poole ( 31 ) , married , C1 , manager for the London & Central Meat Co. Tempor- ary exemption to March 31st . Sidney Bright ( 29 ) , married , Cr , butcher , Dr. Cressy replied that it was . no marks of wheels . He would probably be appealed for by Mrs. Bright . Death would be in- exemption to March 31st . The Clerk said he thought they could leave Stanley J. Holloway ( 41 ) , single , Cr , small - it to the Master to buy from the same grocer Martha Ellen Godsall , 41 , Bath Street , holder , Ginhall Lane . Temporary exemption with whom they had already dealt . records showing the quantities supplied and band , William Godsall , aged 55 , and a gen - Messrs . Ross & Son . to January 31st ( final ) .. Persons receiving potatoes must keep accurate Hereford , identified the deceased as her hus- T. T. Powell ( 38 ) , C2 , manager of supplies , him he would do the best he could . The Master said that Mr. Gough had toid Temporary exemption used , and oher particulars specified in the Order . When we were children , as well as in all the years previous to the war , the land , if it did not actually flow with milk and honey , cer- tainly was a land of abundance , full of the fruits of the earth , of necessities as well as luxuries . There was plenty of everything Herrings are among the first four most and this very plenty made all of us more or less indifferent about asking for and accept- nourishing fish . You get better value for ing more than we could eat . " Our eyes were your money in a salted herring than in any greedier than our stomachs " very often , and other fish . Scotch herrings of this season's too frequently we failed to " clean up " cure may be obtained direct from the Ministry plate . " Sufficient unto the day , " we of Food , and you can buy . a barrel for from thought , if we pondered on the question of our 255. to 445. , or a half barrel for from 14s . to food supplies at all , and we ate accordingly . 235. 6d . A whole barrel contains about 260lbs . War changes everything , and none of us of herrings , and a half barrel exactly half the to - day can afford to ignore the advice , " Waste quantity . The carriage will cost about 5s . not , want not . " The saving of food is now a for half a barrel , and Ss . for a whole barrel . military necessity , and a crust of bread Salted herrings will keep quite well for six wasted a potato thrown away , is a gain to months if they are kept well covered with the Germans - and he who is guilty of sucn brine . It is a good plan for two or three wantonness is an enemy to his country . families to join in a barrel . The store - keeper Familiarity with the " EAT LESS BREAD " in the village could get them from the Fish poster must not be allowed to breed contempt . Branch , Ministry of Food , 14 , Upper Grosvenor " EAT LESS BREAD " is as urgent a S.O.S. Street , London . W.1 . and sell them retail . with sigfial as was " SEND US MORE SHELLS " profit . at 4d . a lb. in the early days of the war , and with the passing of each week , and the sinking of each ship , the urgency of the call becomes greater . The saving of bread and of all foodstuffs is as necessary , in order to achieve victory , as is the production of shells and the building of aeroplanes . Unfortunately , most folk do not coniprehend the full seriousness of the food shortage , and that it is getting worse , and " The artichoke , parsnip and beet are the that even if every U - boat were sunk to - morrow , most nourishing after the potato . " says Dr. and if peace caine at once , there would still Spriggs , one of the expert advisers at the be a world ' shortage of food , and still a short- Ministry of Food . " Next to them come the age of food ships . A cargo of wheat sent to carrot and turnip . the bottom of the sea - and this , unfortunately , potatoes mashed with an equal part of parsnip It is a good plan to serve has happened , and is happening too often - or turnip . When we are obliged to replace cannot be replaced . It is irrevocably lost . nourishing foods by those which are less Wheat does not come down from Heaven like nourishing . it is clear that every care must be manna - if only it did just now ! -and even taken to lose none of the food value in prepar- next harvest , however plentiful , cannot make ing them for the table . The cooking of up for this deficit in the world's granary . It vegetables must be thorough . because if the is a gain to the Germans when they sink a starch grains are not broken up by heat many food ship . It is also a gain to the Germans of them will escape digestion . But with the when we exceed our rations . usual way of boiling them there is a great loss Wilkes had close connection with the city The nation's eyes must not be greedy , it's of food . With potatoes the loss can be almost in other ways and always reached the hon- The Free Trade Hall , Liberal Club , Leo- appetite must conform to the stringency of prevented by boiling them in their skins . oured heights at which he aimed . Many of the food situation . minster , was occupied to its full capacity by There must be no waste Cabbage , however . loses a third of its food in the selectest institutions accepted him as a whatever the nation's eyes must see the food boiling . If carrots are cut up and boiled in member . In 1769 he was elected Alderman , ing of last week , when an excellent concert , an enthusiastic audience on Wednesday even- situation in its true seriousness and help a fair amount of water a quarter of the food 1771 Sheriff , 1774 Lord Mayor . Such near Britons to eat as patriots . they contain passes into the water . A bushel dates in which to take such rapid public arranged by Mr. W. F. Wood , was given . If each of us eats loyally , with the one would lose the equivalent of a pound of sugar , strides show that whatever his private life , Mr. W. T. Neatby , Chairman of the Club , presided . A feature of the programme was shame in giving its highest thought of helping to defeat the Prussian nearly enough to feed a small person for a London felt no pirates ' boast that their U - boats can starve us day . Other vegetables also lose heavily . If honours to him ; this was certainly eloquent the rendering of a number of classical pieces on a special gramaphone , kindly lent by Mr. out ; if we join Sir Arthur Yapp's League of vegetables are steamed or if they are baked of his merit and a tribute to the dominance Wood . Local artistes contributed solos . National Safety , pledging ourselves not to ex- there is no loss . The artichoke . parsnip and of his personality . Enemis still pursued him The programme as a whole was very much ceed the rations , and practising the utmost onion are excellent when baked in fat , and the and in many ways tried to make his position economy in everything , voluntary rationing fat adds greatly to the food value of the dish . on the Corporation untenable , but they gave appreciated and the opinion was expressed that other evenings of the same kind might will succeed , and the ugly and troublesome Failing baking or steaming , vegetables should him little concern , and now that power was be arranged with advantage . At the conclu- only alternative - compulsory rationing - will be boiled or stewed in a saucepan , just covered added to wit and public favour be routed Compulsory rationing in Ger- with water . and the water used or making them at his pleasure and exposed the tresion the Chairman proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Wood and the artistes for many has led to much forgery and many riots . soup ; or they may be stewed in stock . the very enjoyable concert which had been Britons , who are freedom - loving people , whose of the food value passes into the water if the In each official position he was a distinct suc given . Mr. H. G. Hankinson seconded and aim now is to defeat Prussianism , which would boiling is rapid . " cess , proving himself as able to uphold the carried by acclamation . dignity and guard the privileges of the city The following was the programme the resolution was make slaves of us all , prefer to ration them- as any in the long line of its Mayoralty . Overture , Pirates of Penzance , " National Good treatment , though brief , is given of Guards Band ; Italian duet , " La Forza del of spying officials . Sir Arthur Yapp's pre- Profiteers must go ! This is one of the other features in this strange man's life . We scribed rations are genertous compared to mandates of the Ministry of Food , and house - read of duels , debie and orgies and regret Destino " ( Verdi ) , Enrico Caruso and Antonio those enforced in Germany - and we all know wives , for the protection of their purses . should that one so clever could be so lax ; while the Scotti ; solo , " To - Day , " Miss Hankinson ; vio- story of his paternal love makes us wonder " Ave Maria , " Madame Melba , with violin lin solo , " Melodie . " Mischa Elman ; solo , that the Germans have always been happiest memorise the following official facts . at meal - times ! According to the latest Order made by the that one so lax could be so good . obligato by Kubelik ; solo , " Who is my It is an act of disloyalty to refuse to ration Food Controller . no margarine should cost tory of Wilkes has decided lesson's for to - day friend , " Mr. Pennell ; trio , violin , ' cello and oneself . Join the League of National Safety retail more than 1s . a lb. except Oleo Mar- to that retrogression and repression Swear allegiance to the sign of the garine , which may be sold at 1s . 4d . a lb. create a force of public feeling that rebounds piano ( Andante ) , Messrs . Kenard . Fellows and Oleo Margarine must be in a wrapper bearing to destroy them ; to people , that they have Epstein ; solo in French , Scotti ; solo with the words " Oleo Margarine . " and the name rights which must be defended if they are to flute obligato , " Mad Scene , Lucia de Lam- Madame Tetrazzini ; be kept . We wish for this book the wide Coldstream Guards ; a dance , Miss circulation which its many merits would jus - march , No extra charge may be made on any mar- Peggy Hammond ; song , " Abide with me , ' The great national need of , the moment is garine for delivery . credit or wrappings . Madame Clara Butt ; duet , " Italian Boheme ' to save flour , and the best way to do that is to not be misled by an unscrupulous . unpatriotic , ( Puccini ) , Enrico Caruso and Madame Melba ; song , use potatoes as a substitute whenever possible . Shylock merchant ! be avoided : Less quent pettiness which marked their tactics . selves rather than to be forced to do so , and WHAT YOU SHOULD PAY FOR COFFEE to have their larders constantly at the mercy at once . Anchor ! POTATOES IN PUDDINGS . POTATOES IN PIES . AND MARGARINE . and address of the maker . Do tify . Refuse to have dealings rulers The his- WOMEN THRESHERS . Remember cultural It is everyone's duty to do it , and it is quite with any shopkeeper who tries to charge you When we have more than 1s . per lb. for ordinary margarine , a nice pleasant duty really . learned how good are the cakes and puddings or IS . 4d . for Oleo Margarine . and savouries made of potato we will never that he is liable to prosecution under the thanking the regret the flour which we have relinquished . Defence of the Realm Regulations . Last week an Exhibition was held at Gros- The Chairman of the Nottinghamshire Agri- Executive Committee has women working on threshing gangs in that county and expressing his ad- LEOMINSTER LIBERAL mermoor , CLUB . SUCCESSFUL CONCERT . convivial thrown some distance . stantaneous . work . and Co. PAYMENT OF FINANCE REPORT .. SERIOUS DELAY IN RATES . It was reported that the balance in the eral labourer . She last saw him alive on Friday morning at 8 o'clock . He left home to March 31st . with the intention of going to work at the Leonard Wynne Hughes ( 38 ) , single , B2 , gravel hole at the factory . She could not grocer's assistant , employed by Messrs . Smith account for his having in his possession a Temporary exemption to January railway ticket from Hereford to Withington . 31st ( final ) . He went from home intending to go to work J. H. Badham ( 34 ) , married , B3 , manager of Treasurer's hands was £ 2,186 8s . 3d . , cheques Temporary ex- to be signed , including county rate of £ 2,663 He had no friends at Withington and she Home and Colonial Stores . Os . 10d . , amounted to £ 2,963 2s . 7d . , leaving a could not account for his coming to Leomin- emption to March 31st . Many parishes were ster . He had never been to Leominster be- Harold Frederick George ( 23 ) , single , Cr , deficit of £ 776 14s . 4d . cowman and dairyman , in the employ of Mr. still in arrear with the calls and the Commit- fore to her knowledge . He had not been very well since Monday night and had not been to F. George , was granted conditional exemption tee recommended that the matter be left in He had had a bad cold and sore on production of voucher from War Agricul- the hands of the Chairman and the Clerk to issue summonses as they . thought necessary . throat and was in bed on Tuesday . On Friday tural Committee . he was much better and quite cheery , The Chairman in moving the adoption of Alexander L. Drennan ( 36 ) , married , B1 , He the report said they had repeatedly asked , said he wanted to start work again on Fri- Linotype operator , and George N. Smith ( 24 ) , for prompt payment of rates . They did not They had lived single , Cr , were appealed for by the Orphans ' day as that was a fresh week . want to have a larger balance in hand than in Hereford for 20 years . Deceased was born Printing Press . The Advisory Committee at Little Birch . He had never threatened to recommended temporary exemption to March they could help . They made the rate as low as they could , but the calls should be paid take his life . 31st for Drennan and did not assent to Smith . up to date . Some had paid and some had noti Dr. Cressy Was he deaf ? Mr. Bayley , for the Press , said Smith was and he thought they should be made to pay . Witness : He was a little hard of hearing . the only stone - hand that they had and they There were one or two , that were always be- If you spoke quietly he could not hear . could not go on without him . Their business hind and they should be made an example of Dr. Cressy : Was he more deaf in one ear was distinctly of National importance . This unless they paid up more promptly . than the other ? year the Orphan Homes were more than ever the next call came there might be some altera . Witness : I do not know . dependent on the works , the income of the tion . Supt . Rooke said deceased had been to Homes showing a decrease of £ 30 while the Leominster before . He had known him since cost of living had gone up by £ 70 . The Press he was a boy . was doing work directly for the war in assist- In summing up the evidence the Coroner ing the Friends Ambulance Unit , the work of said there was not the least suggestion that which had been acknowledged by the King and deceased intended that to happen . Apparently Queen . he was crossing the line to catch a train back they could not say . to Hereford . Why he came to Leominster The jury returned a verdict of " Accidental Death . " Inspector Jones expressed the sympathy of the railway companies with : he widow of the deceased . WOOD PIGEONS . " Aida , " Enrico Mr. Pennell ; song , A considerable amount of damage has been Caruso ; song , Miss Peggy Hammond ; band , done this year in some counties by wood " Parade of the Tin Soldiers , " Coldstream pigeons , and in Derbyshire and Worcester , Melody written Guards ; song , of Home , " Miss shire , among others , drastic measures are to Hankinson ; God Save the King . " be taken for the suppression of pigeons . All the Saturdays in December have been notified for organised pigeon shoots throughout Derby- shire , and advertisements to this effect have been issued by the County Committee . the The Cost of Coffee . - The Food Controller miration for their perseverance and skill . He states that excellent reports concerning have been received alike from the women farmers and the owners of threshing tackle . venor House , London , when 34 ways of cook ; has fixed the price of roasted or ground coffee ing potatoes , other than as vegetables , were at 1s . 6d . per lb. and raw coffee at IS . 4d . per demonstrated . It was a display of good lb. things that made the mouths of the audience But roasted or ground coffee may be sold for water , for the flaky pastry , the light golden any price not exceeding 2s . 6d . per lb. if the puddings , the crisp biscuits and cakes , and shopkeeper exhibits in a conspicuous place a the delicious savouries looked more like a pre- notice to say that roasted or ground coffee is war feast than a properly rationed war - time also on sale at a rate not exceeding 1s . 6d . per And yet there wasn't one single lb. , and he must be willing to sell the coffee banquet . dish that wasn't made with the strictest to any customer at that price . Raw coffee may be sold at any price up to economy , and all were within reach of the ordinary housewife . Potato was , of course , 2s . 4d . per lb. , provided that a notice is ex- the basis of most of the dishes , but it was hibited in a conspicuous . place to say that that mixed with flour , with cheese , with apples , with fruit , or meat , and the difficulty was to decide which dish was the most attractive . raw coffee at that price to any customer who The loaves of bread were deliciously crisp Housewives , don't be bluffed on your shop- and crusty , and they tasted as well as they looked . Home bakers will be glad of this ping expeditions . Be British ! recipe which , if followed exactly , is sure to give excellent results .. raw coffee is also on sale at 1s . 4d . per lb. And the shopkeeper must be willing to sell asks for it . A MILK MEMO . HOW TO OBTAIN SUGAR . It is important to remember : - ( 1 ) That after December 31st you obtain sugar by one tems . ( 2 ) That you can only use the system which applies to your particular case . A. THE HOUSEHOLD SYSTEM . WESLEYAN FOREIGN MISSIONS . When Mr. Bazley asked if it was the fault of the assistant overseers . The Chairman : Not always . " People will not pay . Mr. Roberts said he had been to some eight and ten times and then not , had the money . The Clerk said the county rate should have been paid on December 1st and their call was due six weeks ago . Temporary exemption to March 31st was given in the case of Drennan and to January 31st ( final ) in the case of Smith . John L. Hinton ( 31 ) , warehouseman and Alderman Woodhouse said the county was miller , employed by Mr. G. F. Hinton , corn losing money because their banker paid in- Temporary exemption to March terest on the . money in hand . An example merchant . should be made of those who failed to pay . 31st . R. E. Scudamore ( 38 ) , married , C3 , master The Clerk said the next call was due before tailor and outfitter , was exempted to March the next meeting . 31st , and his employee James Prosser ( 35 ) , Mr. Rees said it was not always the fault single , C2 , tailor , was given temporary ex- of the people . He paid his rates on Novem- emption to January 31st ( final ) . ber 28th . The Chairman : P. R. Bateman ( 38 ) , married , B1 , market gardener and fruit merchant . Temporary not . exemption to March 31st . George Pinches ( 36 ) , married , C2 , agricul- tural fitter in the employ of Messrs . Bellow and Son . But perhaps others did The report was adopted ... TENDERS . following tenders were accepted : - The Temporary exemption to May 31st . Thomas Edward Walker ( 42 ) , married , dairy Meat 14s . per stone , Mrs. Bright ; coal , nuts £ 1 farmer , Barons Cross . Temporary exemption 11s . 4d . , cobbles £ 1 13s . 4d . , Messrs . Ralph to May 31st and recommended to obtain a Preece , Davies and Co .; bread 9d , flour £ 2 . per sack , Mr. Birch , voucher . There were three appeals by the Leominster Printing Co. , for R. C. Hancock , editor- reporter ; J. Harrison , stone - hand ; and C. R. Armitage , linotype operator - mechanic . Mr. J. J. Baker , representing the Leominster Printing Co. , pointed out that weekly news- papers were recognised by the Director of National Service as being of national impor- tance and drew the attention of the Tribunal to the statement made in the House of Com- mons that it was necessary in the national CHRISTMAS RELIEF . In accordance with notice the Chairman moved the following resolution " That during Christmas week all persons in receipt of out - door relief and chargeable to this Union be granted extra relief to the following extent , viz . , the sum of one shilling to each adult and sixpence to each child dependent . " Mr. Bazley seconded and it was carried . SOLDIER LABOUR . The Foreign Mission anniversaries in con nection with the village churches of the Leo- NO EXTRA MEAT FOR CHRISTMAS . minster Circuit have this autumn been very successful . Apant from two places , there is The Ministry of Food announce that the of an increase reported in each case , and at some Meat ( Restriction Retail Sales ) Order places it is very considerable . can only The local made the by the Food Controller limits of the following sys- preachers did splendid service on the Sun- amount of meat which may be sold by any Chairmen retail butcher in the four weeks beginning days , as did various gentlemen as at the different meetings . The ministers acted December 17 and ending on January 13 , to as " deputation " throughout , no dependence the amount sold by him during the four weeks being put this year on real live " mission- ended October 27 , 1917. The Food Commit- interest that newspapers should be kept going . aries . The success of the " Box system has tees have , however , power , where exceptional The Leominster News and their other papers If you have already deposited with your been very striking . The children at Tan circumstances exist , to authorise the butcher were being increasingly called upon to impress grocer a Household Sugar Card , and If you House , Shobdon , collected over £ 2 in theirs ; to sell a further quantity of meat , provided upon the public of North Herefordshire the are still a member of the same household , the Court House box , Eardisland , nearly £ 2 ; the total amount sold in the area of the Com- importance of the great question of food pro- You must go to your grocer after December and good boxes were at Yarpole , Stoke and mittee in the four weeks ending January 13th duction and a great amount of publicity was An interesting testimonial to the quality of . 8th and ask for Declaration Forms . does not When Risbury and Luston . The largest increase in exceed the quantity sold in the given to other Government departments at this War Office to farmers ( and to the economy the soldier labour recently supplied by the you have filled these up your grocer will give the gross total was at Luston . and the largest October period . A circular is being des- critical time . Three members of the staff had Mothers who have . been having trouble to you a Retailer's Sugar Ticket for each mem- amount contributed was from Risbury . get enough milk for their little children will ber of the household , which must be shown patched to Committees containing instructions been killed since the outbreak of the war , and it represents on well managed farms ) was paid as to the circumstances in which they may last week by the Chairman of the Holland the whole staff was so depleted that if any ( Lines . ) Executive Committee . This gentleman 7lbs . flour , 24lbs . potatoes , I oz . yeast , 1 oz . be relieved to know that there is to be a fairer authorise a butcher to exceed his October salt , about 2 pints of tepid water . more were taken they would have to sacrifice stated that he had 15 men working on his Dry and distribution . Under an order recently issued sales . the papers as it was impossible to obtain farm and that their earnings had averaged- skilled men at the present time . 5s . 6d . per day . wet and fine , during the Lord Rhondda has requested the Venison CORPSE 50 YEARS IN A HOUSE . Temporary exemption to March 31st . Supply Committee to urge on deer owners the whole period . Their work sad been so satis- Select mealy potatoes in prefer- a Food Committee have reason to believe that Henry Preece ( 38 ) , B2 , gas works stoker , in factory that he had directed his foreman to were importance of making special efforts to kill With the mummified remains of the employ of the Leominster Gas Co. Tem- give them a money present amounting to sev- ence to waxy ones , which are to be avoided a milk producer is sending out of the district hinds in the present shooting season , so for bread - making . that found under the roof of a Dublin house , porary exemption to March 31st . After peeling the potatoes milk which is usually sold therein . the com- You must go to a Post Office before Dec- venison may be available as rub them through a sieve , then mix both flour mittee can direct the milkman to sell the milk ember 15th , ask for an application form , fill it beef and mutton among all classes of consum- a pair of corduroy breeches with the pockets lers manager , in the employ of Messrs . D. W. substitute for which was being demolished , was a portion of George Harold Ovens ( 28 ) , single , C3 , mil - eral pounds on the conclusion of the job . and potatoes together . locally . and he must obey . n , fill it The Food Com - up and post it as directed . ong all clas turned out as if they had been searched . Goodwin & Co. Temporary exemption to Put the yeast in a small basin and mix with mittees have also the power to acquire the milk You will later receive a Ration Paper which sufficient Inkewarm water to make into a batter and to dispose of it as they think fit , thus will entitle you to get Sugar Coupons from a The deer owners have had to contend with According to the doctor at , the inquest the re- January 31st ( final ) . difficulties in the way of transport and in mains were those of an elderly man , and had Mr. Easton stated that applicant was re- consistency . Make a well in the centre of the ensuring a supply for children and those most Post Office . obtaining stalkers and gillies . lain there possibly for half a century . jected by Dr. Cressy for the V.T.C. The busi- POTATO BREAD . sift the flour if possible , and mix with the by the Ministry of Food , Food Committees salt . Brush or scrub and wash the potatoes have the power to direct that milk shall be . So that if and boil them in their skins , then drain and delivered as they think necessary . dry them . in need . when buying sugar after December 31st . B. THE COUPON SYSTEM . If you have not registered with your grocer on a Household Sugar Card , or If you have left the household from which you registered , ers . VENISON FOR THE PEOPLE . a a man Printed and Published for the Proprietor , by A. T. SOUTHALL , at his Offices , 27 , Drapers Lane , Leominster . VOL . XI . SALES BY A By Messrs . EDWARDS BALDW LEOMINSTER HORSE NEXT S HEAVY and LIGHT Leominster Friday , January Entries Close Wednes Early entries solicited . Note . All Farmers ente get a Permit to Sell from County Agricultural Execut Auctioneers ' Offices , Leo and Tenbury . LEOMINSTER STOC TUESDAY , JANUAR AT Cattle and Sheep , I 11.30 ; Store Cattle and Entries kindly solicited . FAT EDWARDS , RUSSE Leominster , Hereford and HURSTWAY COTTAGE , Ten minutes ' walk from the ΕΡ DWARDS , RUSSELL & been favoured with Lieut . - Col . S. Midgley , C.M has gone abroad ) , to Sell by reserve , THE WHOLE of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE MONDAY , JANUARY Catalogues of the AUCTIONE Hereford and Tenbury . ΠΟ Sale at 11.30 pro HEREFORDSHI I O be Let from Candlemas MER'S HOUSE , " Railway Station ( G. W. ) , an village of Kingsland ( close to and Battle Oak ) , adjoining th miles from Lucton School . " There is good Fishing and immediate neighbourhood .. modern and substantially bui tile and contains on the ground Sitting - rooms , Kitchen ( h . & Wash - house . On the first flo rooms , and excellent Bath - rod Cupboard . supply , and other modern con The Outbuildings include T Coach House , Saddle Room an There is a good Garden with also if desired about 4 acres d Land or a small well - planted adjoining the house . , Electric Bells , nev For particulars apply to ED SELL & BALDWIN , Leominste By Mr. R. H. GEO R. H. GEOI and Auctioneer , Valuer , La Surveyor . PROPERTY and TIMBER MORTGAGE BROKER , VALU TRATOR under the Agricult Act , 1908. REPORTS , RECOR VEYS carefully and personall HOTEL and PUBLIC HOUSE VALUATIONS for ESTATE I GAGE . ASSESSMENT APPEA PERIODICAL SALES of PR Prompt settlements in all case ESTABLISHMENT 1880 Her Co Offices : - Croftmead , Kingsland , Leominster Office . By Messrs . E. HAMMOND E. Hammond Auctioneers , Valuers , Hous and Insurance Agen Conduct all classes of SALES B VALUATIONS FOR PROBATE , end BOOK DEBTS COLLECTE Attention , Prompt Settlements . ESTABLISHED 1881 Offces : Highbury House , L By Messrs . KNICHT , FRANK CORN GROWING & GRAZIN NOLD WESTON COURT , Shr COOTHILL FARM , Herefor valuable Farms of 385 and 163 tively ; also 12 acres of PASTURE be offered by Auction , at the Roya Leominster , IN JANUARY , 1918 . in separate lots . AUCTIONEERS : KNIGHT , FRAN LEY , 20 , Hanover Square , W.1 . NO PRELIMINARY FEES CH Private Adva In large or small sums ( not less th BORROWER'S OWN PROMISSO ESTABLISHED FORTY - SEVEN And now Lending UPWARDS OF £ 80,000 ANNU Prospectus , Terms for Advances , formation desired , will be suppl OF CHARGE , on application , eit ally or by letter , to GEORGE PAYNE & 6 , Town Walls , SHRE AND 7 , King Street , HEREF ESTABLISHED 1870 . Mrs. Jinkins : " The moment he I knew he had been drinking . " Mr " You mean you smelt his breat Jinkins : " I mean that Mr. , Jin kisses me except when he has becu |