The Kington Times - December 1917
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Kington Times 22nd December 1917 - Page 2
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| Date | 22/12/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 22nd December 1917 |
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S 2 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Don't cut out all the mystery & pleasure of the Santa Claus Season . It means so much to most folk , especially the Little Ones . We invite you to our Bazaar , where you will find inexpen- sive Goods which give equal pleasure to pur- chaser and recipient . Pennell Bros. , 6 , Broad Street , LEOMINSTER . Dental Surgery . T. R. Johnson MESSRS . AND D. F. Osborne 11 , St. Owen St. , HEREFORD . Strathvlew , MALVERN . ATTENDANCE AT Church St. , Kington . Every TUESDAY . S - B 47 , Duke Street , KINGTON . The Kington Times . SATURDAY , DECEMBER 22nd , 1917 . THE KINGTON TIMES . DECEMBER 22 , 1917 . Monumental Work in all its oranches . Satisfaction Guaranteed . Graves Brioked Coffins Made AND D the Shortest notice . Jay & Storr - Barber , Builders , 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 . Dafective Drains Tested and Re - laid . KINGTON PETTY SESSIONS . Thursday last , before Mr. E. Bird ( in the chair ) , Mr. John Edwards and Mr. David Rogers . NO LIGHTS . John Davies , senior , of Eardisley , timber haulier , and John Davies , junior , also of Eardisley , timber haulier , was summoned for driving timber carriages without lights on the highway at night . James Wargent , farm labourer , of Almeley , was summoned for a similar offence with re- ington , postman , for a trap . Each defendant was fined 10s . Y.M.C.A. IN THE WILDS , FOOD ECONOMY MEETING gard to a cart , and Arthur Nicholls , of Hunt- CINEMA PUZZLES SEPOY SOLDIERS . Sergt . - Major Hubert Holder , who is in com- mand of a native detachment on the North West Frontier , India , sends an interesting des cription of a visit by a Y.M.C.A. worker and the amazement created by his cinema show . He writes : - cluded . was granted . AT MAHOLLAM . A food economy meeting was held at Mahol- lam School on Friday evening last . Mr. Percy Owens , of Hergest Court , was in the chair , and others present included the Rev. H. E. H. Probyn , Mr. S. H. Romilly , Mr. E. R. Crump , Mr. J. H. Stephens , and Mr. R. P. Morris ( Executive Officer ) . munitions from America , so The chief speaker was the Rev. H. E. H. The British and Indian troops in Camp Probyn who said they were met that night as Chakdara were aroused from their lethargy war workers and in the matter of food they during the past week by another visit from had a direct interest in the war . They all the Secretary at Rawal Pindi of the Y.M.C.A. , knew that the present scarcity of some articles accompanied by a brother Secretary ( a Cana of food and high prices was due to the war . dian ) , and also by an Austrálian who was on Now that Russia had practically fallen out leave from Mesopotamia . I had the honour as one of their Allies and Italy had received a of entertaining them in my canvas quarters . bad blow , and while their friends from across They brought a miniature cinema and a num- the water were not quite ready to throw their ber of films , magazines and notepaper . All full strength into the scale , at this moment the the officers gathered round to see the pictures Germans being free on the eastern frontier in the British lines , the G.O.C. and Staff in- could bring their forces to the western frontier It is worthy of note that this was and they would try their level best during the the first visit of the Army Y.M.C.A. to this next few months to bring us to our knees . part , and also the farthest north - west that the They had a War Aims Meeting in Kington Y.M.C.A. has yet worked . In a previous let- few nights previously and the speaker then toli ter I told you a little about their good work them of the sort of enemy they had to face , and and recreation rooms at the base . It was dur- what it would mean if they could land in Eng- ing my visit at the base that I invited the land , they would do the very worst barbarities General Secretary to this place . He informed they could to every man , woman and child if me that he would gladly come if permission they had the chance . In the next few months KINGTON NOTES . On my return I soon obtained they were going to do their level best to bring the necessary permit and got motor transport us to our knees . At the present time we were Once again as Christmas draws near the to bring him and his friends up the line . holding the submarine nace , If instead of country is found under the deep shadow of war He spent three evenings out of the five in en- being dependant upon supplies from over the and to some the customary seasonal greetings tertaining the Indian troops . None of my sea we could manage somehow or other to do may this year appear still more out of place . own detachment of Sepoys , not even the native with what we could get here at home we had We would suggest , however , that even a cur- officer , had ever seen a cinema show before . beaten the Germans on one line . In managing sory survey of the world to - day reveals a The visitors were greatly amused at the to do without things from over the water we deeper need than ever of keeping alive that fright it gave them ( the Sepoys ) when they had trumped his best card and if they would do Christmas spirit which holds such an important saw people moving on the screen . The more all in their power to that end then they were place in the traditions of our country . The daring among them went up to examine the real war workers . He wanted them to think time of crisis is not the time for discarding all pictures closely , some went behind the screen about one thing only and that was ships . The the sentiments which have contributed to the to make sure that there was no trick being reason they saw so much timber being fallen welfare of the race . To the citizens of this played on them . The Secretary insisted upon locally was to save ships which formerly Empire who are privileged to keep Christmas- my explaining the pictures to them in their brought timber from abroad . The ships were After the first show the native being used to carry supplies to France and tide in comparative comfort falls the duty of own tongue . maintaining the moral of the nation , and thus non - commissioned officers " took me to task " other theatres of war and to carry men and W. G. STORR - BARBER support the boys at the front whose pluck and for not telling them about this wonderful in- that everything cheerfulness amidst appalling situations is an In vain I tried to tell them they could do without that came from abroad example to us all . The people of Kington that they would not have understood if I had meant more room in ships so badly needed for should do their part in keeping up the told them . During the second show they war purposes and every bit of space they hearts of our brave men , who are out to win were shown views of villages over the border . could save was so much to the good . It was and who are determined to ensure a victorious Many of these villages were well known to by freeing ships for urgent was purposes that termination to the struggle and in that spirit them . They loudly cheered individuals who the people could do their best . His appeal to appeared from time to time on the screen , them was ( 1 ) Grow all you can ( 2 ) Save all many of whom they recognised . On the third you can ( 3 ) Eat enough or less than enough and last night the History of the War was ( 4 ) Waste is a crime . He knew they were screened , the details being explained by the doing their best in growing all they possibly The following gifts are gratefully acknowl - native officer . The cinema is the present sub could and they admired the splendid way in edged on behalf of Sarnesfield Court Red Cross ject of all conversation in my camp and will which the women were working . He con- > remain so for many months to come . The gratulated Mrs. Crump and others on the suc- Smith ( Monkton ) , rabbits ; Moccas Parish Sepoys cannot understand it . All kinds of cessful , efforts on behalf of War Savings they ( per Mrs. Ratcliff ) , vegetables and eggs ; Mr. absurd theories are advanced . I must get a had made at Mahollam- School . He appealed J. Griffiths ( Weobley ) , apples ; Kinnersley book on the subject and enlighten them . This to all of them to save all the money they Parish ( per Mrs. Guest ) , eggs , butter , tea , will give them a supply of food for further could and lend it to the Government . It all cake , apples , biscuits , vegetables , barley ker- argument . They become so hopelessly mixed helped to carry on the war . They should nels ; Mr. Collett Mason , vegetables ; Sir when they discuss subjects that they don't also save all waste paper , old iron , old cotton Elliot Wood , pears and vegetables ; Canon understand that any attempt to assist them and woollen goods and all such articles which were urgently needed , and for which periodical Pyon Parish ( per Miss Brierley ) , eggs , butter , usually results in deeper confusion . I have to jam , cakes ; Miss Prosser , apples ; Mrs. God be very careful not to attempt to explain any collections would be arranged . pair of slippers ; Staunton - on - Wye Parish ( per that no other race would ask . The questions must all eat as little as possible , not of course sall , apricots ; Miss E. Morgan , apples and thing unless I understand every detail of it . or less than enough . Sir Arthur Yapp did Indians have a knack of asking such questions not want to have compulsory rationing . They Mrs. Blenkin ) , potatoes ; Dilwyn Parish ( per Mrs. Windebank ) , butter , oatmeal , artichokes , appear to be so cleverly worded and well letting themselves get out of health , but do thought out that a stranger would never be- ing with as little as they possibly could . He eggs . lieve that they know absolutely nothing of hoped they would all sign the card of the what they were talking about . A Sepoy for League of National Safety . If they could instance , asked the Secretary the following keep within the suggested voluntary rations questions ( through me ) : " What do you do he hoped they would then avoid compulsory rations . Make it an absolute rule never to if the picture with men Secretary , eat more than just enough and if they could down ? " Sepoy , " Yes . " Secretary : " I can mend a simple break - down . " Sepoy , " What ! possibly do it eat less than enough . mend the men on the picture ? Would they be real war work . were then helping in a great cause and doing Waste at this moment was willing ? " The Secretary roared with laughter . a crime , a crime because they were playing The Secretary did not know that a Pathan re- straight into the German hands . gards it as a dishonour to be patched up if believed England's cause to be a righteous he happens to get broken . Sculptor . Studio & works : Etnam Street . also Top of Bargates . FOR BEST MONUMENTAL WORK . Established by J. Jay , 1840 . Satisfaction Guarant we wish our readers A HAPPY CHRISTMAS . . Births , Marriages and Deaths . Hospital Rev. D. Marshall , apples ; Mr. G. DEATHS . BEMAND . - On Tuesday , at No. 11 , Bridge Street , Leominster , very suddenly , Catharine Ann , the wife of the late Mr. John Bemand , Woodbine Villa , Stoke Prior . TOMLINSON . - Killed in action , on November 20th , John , elder and dearly beloved son of William and Margaret Tomlinson , Bircher Common . TRUMPER . Killed on active service on Decem- ber 5th , 1917 , in France , Driver E. G. Trumper , age 22 , dearly loved son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Trumper , Luston . IN MEMORIAM . N Loving Memory of Beatrice A. Debbage , IN second daughter of Charles and Anna Lewis , who died at the School House , Shobdon , December 19th , 1913 , aged 27 . " Gone , but not forgotten , " by Little Fernie , Father , Mother , Sisters and Brother . MRS THANKS . RS . BATTEN wishes to thank very sin- cerely the people of Leominster and district for the many beautiful expressions of their sympathy with them , as a family , in their great bereavement and also for the noble tributes paid to the memory of their deeply mourned and much beloved brother , Capt . the Rev. T. Howell , B.A. 189 , Whitchurch Road , Cardiff . R. & MRS . J. BUFTON and Family and MR Mrs. J. Festin Bufton wish to thank all friends for the many expressions of practical sympathy in their bereavement , also for the beautiful flowers sent , and especially the many friends who attended the funeral on Sunday at great personal sacrifice owing to the severity of the weather . 80 , Etnam Street , Leominster . LOST . Two - year - old OST from Kington , BULLOCK , and one 13 - year - old BULLOCK , with mottle eye . - Information to JACKSON AND MCCARTNEY , Auctioneers , Craven Arms ; or POLICE STATION , Kington . Lottle face ; Yearling LIGHTING - UP TIME . RESTRICTED LIGHTING . LAMPS ON VEHICLES . Saturday , December 22nd 4.21 5.51 Sunday , December 23rd ... 4.22 5.52 Monday , December 24th 4.22 5-52 Tuesday , December 25th 4.23 5.53 Wednesday , December 26th 4.24 5.54 Thursday , December 27th 4.24 Friday , December 28th ... 4.25 5.54 5.55 MARKETS . FRUIT AND VEGETABLES . Potatoes , id . per lb .; cabbages , 1s . 6d . to 28 . per doz .; cauliflowers , 4s . to 6s . per doz . artichokes , 2d . per lb .; Brussels sprouts , 3d . On Friday , December 28th a whist drive and dance will take place at the Iron Room , Pem- bridge , commencing at 7.30 p.m .. ceeds will go to provide parcels for men of the parish on active service . The pro- At Leominster Market on Tuesday trade was very keen for beef in view of Christmas re- Heavy bulls made up to £ 62 , quirements . cows £ 66 10s . , heifers £ 64 ; 41 dairy cows on offer making up to £ 59 10s .; rearing calves £ 6 7s . 6d . , in - calf cows £ 40 , bunches of store steers 27 15s . each , barren heifers £ 36 , barren cows £ 41 . There was a somewhat smaller supply of pigs which were sought after at the regulation price . Sows made up to £ 25 18s . 6d . , pork pigs £ 5 10s . Ripe wethers made up to £ 5 165. , heavy ewes £ 5 8s . , fat lambs £ 3 116. 6d . , fat calves £ 10 12s . 6d . SARNESFIELD . bags , which were eagerly sought after . Jumble Sale was in an annexe . vention before . on do not move ? " " You mean in the event of a break- NEW RADNOR . WHIST DRIVE AND SOCIAL EVENING . A most successful whist drive and social evening organised by a strong Committee was on held in the Town Hall , New Radnor , Thursday evening for the benefit of St. Dun- stan's Hostel for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors . won as follows : - The Eat enough They If they cause and the German cause to be a cause of the devil and of all evil , of devilish ingenuity against the peace of the world by devilish PRESTEIGN WESLEYAN CHURCH . In connection with the Missionary Meeting of the above Church a lantern lecture was given on Friday last by the Rev. Ralph Price , of Kington . The subject of the lecture was " Ceylon , " and as Mr. Price had lived in that country for some years he was able to give a most interesting and instructive lecture . lantern was manipulated by Mr. A. H. Smith , of the County School . LOCAL TRIBUNAL . The At a meeting of the above on Friday , Mr J. H. Wale presided in the absence of the Chairman ( Mr. Whitmore Green Price ) , the other members present being the Rev. H. L. Kewley , Messrs . J. Jenkins , J. Powell , William Daviess and J. Arthur , together with the Clerk ( Mr. F. L. Green ) , and the Military representative ( The Hon . F. Clegg Hill ) . George Frederick Green , 37 , solicitor's clerk , holding a number of important offices in the town , asked through Messrs . F. L. Green and Nixson for conditional exemption . appli- cation was supported by Mr. f . L. Green , and was granted . manager , Arthur Weaver , 29 , postman , E. J. Alexander Barnes Bosley , 28 , Gas Works Beddoes , printer , 35 , all Class C men , were also granted conditional exemption . The Clerk mentioned a case in , which Alfred Owen Williams , 18 , formerly resident at Llan- gunlle , farm labourer , but Gumma , Presteign , had been referred from the now living at Knighton Rural Tribunal to the Presteign Tri- bunal , and asked the Tribunal if they would hear the case . It was decided to do so as soon as the man had had notice . NORTH HEREFORDSHIRE INQUESTS . THE Christmas Shopping Season is now in full swing at J. A. COLE'S . Everything for Ladies ' and Children's Wear . Useful Goods . Latest Novelties . J. A. COLE , The Popular Drapery Market , 24 , High St. , Leominster . PEMBRIDGE . WORKING PARTY . The Working Party at the Rectory and the Byletts have since November 1st sent the fol- lowing articles to the Red Cross Depot at Hereford : 23 pairs of socks , 3. helpless case shirts , 3 pyjamas , 2 shirts , 2 pants and 2 vests . of the Come Early . l'on't leave your Shopping until the last few days rush LUDLOW . MRS . SHARP'S CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS PARTY . dwarf On Thursday evening , the 13th , Mrs. Sharp , of Castle , Ludlow , gave her annual fancy dress party to the pupils and friends of her dancing SOLDIER'S WIFE COMMITS SUICIDE . class in the Town Hall . There was a very FUNERAL . large attendance . Mr. C. E. A. Moore ( Coroner ) conducted The room was decorated The funeral took place at Pembnidge on two inquests on Tuesday . for the occasion and the fancy dresses pre- The first was on the body of Emily Martha Clarke , of the native of the parish , who was connected with procession at the opening was a great success . Wednesday afternoon of Mrs. Annie Haines , a sented a very charming scene . The grand Steps , Much Cowarne . Mr. Evelyn Bufton well known local families . She was a daughter Some very clever fancy dances were executed was foreman of the Jury . late Mr. William Williams , Brick by the pupils and they did great credit to the Henry Amos , father of the deceased , living House , Barewood , who died in 1911 , and mar- artistes . Kefreshments were provided and a at the Steps , stated that his daughter was the ried Mr. William Haines , formerly of the Bar- most enjoyable time was spent . wife of Ernest George Clarke , a private in the row Farm , Barewood . Mrs. Haines , who had R.F.A. , and was 31 years of age . The following were the fancy dresses : - She had been living at Abergavenny , had suffered for Spanish dancer , Kathleen Murch ; been living with him during her husband's some time from a painful illness and passed clown , Louis Murch ; prime koko , Mr. J. W. absence . At 10.30 p.m. on December 16th he away on Sunday morning . She was 44 years Butters ; pierrot , Pauline was in bed when he was called and told his of age . Price ; violets , daughter was missing . He got up and in the Gwendoline Price ; Puck , Jack Gittens ; a coon , The Rev. H. C. Green Price ( Rector ) offici- Geraldine Price ; Alsatian peasant , Mmse . early hours of the morning of the 17th he ated at the funeral , which took place at the Reffard ; gipsy fortune teller , Miss Pennington ; found the body of the deceased in a pool near Parish Churchyard , the body being brought Spanish girl , Marion Gittens ; Norwegian the house . She was quite dead . Deceased from Abergavenny by train . The mourners peasant and Hower girl , Joan Edwards ; coon , was in fairly good spirits before she went to were : Mr. William Haines ( husband ) , and Noel Brown ; primrose , Dorothy Brown ; a bed , but had been in a low and depressed children ; Mrs. John Kedward ( sister ) , Mr. gnome , Paddy Oakes ; pierrot , Kitty Oakes ; condition . A sister of the deceased died in J. Kedward , Mrs. Arthur Williams , Miss primrose , Alice Oakes ; coon , Muriel Yarnold ; the Asylum . Kedward ( niece ) , Mr. W. Williams , Barewood , Red Cross Nurse , Jean Bodenham ; silver but- Mr. G. Williams , Kington , and Mr. R. Wil - terfly , Joan Edwards ; foget - me - not , Elsie liams , Barewood ( brothers ) , Mrs. Haines , Stock- Brereton ; fairy , Mary Davies ; poppy , Gladys ( sister - in - law ) , Mr. W. H. Pinches , Price ; gipsy , Mary Slater ; Grecian , Ruby Pembridge ( brother - in - law ) , Mrs. H. Pinches , Mrs. F. J. Stedman ( Rhyddimoor , Peggy Hammond ; coon and Norwegian peas- E. Thompson ; Grecian , Madie Davies ; Grecian , Eardisland ) , Mrs. T. Russell . The bearers were : Mr. J. Roberts ( Stock - ant , Betty Small ; Knave of Hearts , Joan Bas- more ) , Mr. Roberts ( Longwoods Bar ) , Mr. R. Japanese tea girl , Miriam Bastick ; coon boy tick , Kate Greenaway ; style , Jessica Bastick ; Kedward ( Lower Barewood ) , Mr. W. Morgan and Irish girl , Joyce Hamar ; milkmaid , Janet ( Barrow Farm ) , Mr. C. E. Lane ( Barewood ) , Lockhart ; pillar box , Miss Turpin ; ivy , Miss Mr. S. Morris ( Barewood ) . her sorrowing husband and children " ; " From ant , Ethel Millichamp ; silver , Mary Poole ; Wreaths were sent by the following : " From Gladys Amphlett ; coon and Norwegian peas- gold , Nora Poole ; coon and Norwegian peasant , " Sarah " Mother and Sarah " ; all at Sunny Bank " ; and John " ; " Mrs. Haines and Francis Hamar ; coon girl , Mollie Cooke : coon and Irish girl , Mary Hamar ; rosebud , " Alice , Annie and Han- Florrie ( Clydach ) " ; nah " ; Islagh Wilmshurst ; silver , M. Boulton " Arthur , Lillie and little Nellie " ; " Cousin Mr. Tommy Atkins , Neville Wilmshurst ; a Moor Pattie , Annie and Ethel " ; Master R. Bastick ; Sambo , Mr. J. Butters milkmaid , Grace Williams ; Irish girl , Meg . Lockhart ; daisy , Marjorie Hamar ; coon boy and Irish girl , Joyce Hamar ; gipsy fortune teller , Connie Bryan ; pinkie , Mollie Tanner ; gold , Dorothy Farmer ; Spanish girl , Hilda Yates ; a folly , Mary Small ; jack frost , Teddy Woodhouse . Dr. Labieb , Bromyard , said deceased had been ver . despondent and in a low state . She had said she was no good to herself or anybody else . Death was due to drowning . The Jury returned a verdict of " Suicide whilst of unsound mind . " OLD LADY'S FALL . The second inquest was held at the Union Workhouse , Bromyard , on the body of Jane Walton , aged 77 , of the Almshouses , Brom- yard , who died in the Infirmary at the Union after a fall . Elizabeth Bentley . wife of William Bentley . traction driver , New Road , Bromyard , identi- fied the deceased , as her mother . Annie Perkins , residing in the Almshouses , stated that on the morning of December more means , let them do all in their power to try 15th she was sitting sewing when she heard and Mrs. E. O. Williams . " and overthrow it . When English people knew there was danger ahead , when they had a hard task to perform , they were more in- clined to put their backs into it , and he was perfectly certain that if the next six months were going to be an anxious time when they were going to put their backs better into it . R. Crump , and Mr E. H. Romilly , and after Other speakers were the Chairman , Mr. E the usual votes of thanks the meeting con- cluded with the National Anthem . ORLETON . deceased fall . She found her down in the yard . The doctor was sent for and deceased was taken to the Union Infirmary and put to bed . Dr. Labieb stated that deceased fractured the left thigh high up . It was set , but she died on December 18th from failure of the heart , due to shock . The Jury returned a verdict of " Accidental Death . " NEW BISHOP OF HEREFORD PROTEST BY CLERGY AGAINST THE APPOINTMENT . Following a meoting of clergy of the Dio- cese of Oxford , on Friday , the appointment of Dr. Hensley Henson to the Bishopric of Here . The subject was brought a BROMYARD . DEATH . Mr. James Farmer , Parker , of Little Froome , died on Tuesday night after a short illness . was The sum of £ 6 10s . was provided for the BOROUGH POLICE COURT . G. Woodhouse . Thursday , before Messrs . E. T. Evans and Deceased was one of the best known V.A.D. agriculturists in the neighbourhood , and frequently engaged as an agricultural valuer Some years ago he was afflicted with serious pointments , including that of County Council- deafness , and had to relinquish his public ap- lor . He was the younger son of the late Mr. James Parker , of Evesbatch , and leaves a widow , three sons , and a daughter . HEREFORDSHIRE WESLEYAN MISSION . DRUNK AND DISORDERLY . Ernest Brampton , a native of Ludlow , a pri- vate in the K.S.L.I. , on furlough from the front , was charged with being drunk and disorderly on Wednesday night in Broad Street . Twenty - five tables were filled for the whist drive , the prizes being A Christmas Fair and Jumble Sale was held Ladies , 1st , drawn for by Mrs. F. E. Davies , in the Parish Room , Sarnesfield , on Saturday , Evenjobb Farm , and Mrs. Davies , Harpton November 15th . The room presented a very Farm , and won by the former ; 2nd , Mrs. seasonable appearance with its stalls of farm Davies , Harpton ; 3rd and consolation , Miss produce of every kind , toy stall , and Christmas E. R. Rogers , Downton . Gents 1st , Miss gifts stall , presided over by the following Jessie Williams , Eagle Hotel ; 2nd , Mr. Philip | The children gave an entertainment in the members of the Weobley V.A.D. Detachment : Lingen 3rd , Master Roland , Downton . Mrs. Windebank , Mrs. Marshall , Mrs. Grout , social evening was taken up with music and School on Tuesday night in aid of the School The kind Managers ' Repairs Fund in connection with the Misses Bevan , Dyer , B. King - King , Pugh , dancing was kept up until 3 a.m. Ramage , Yorath and Miss Sara ( the Hon . help of Miss McKaig , Miss Stone , Miss Evans the School premises . There was a good atten- These were ably assisted by and Sergt . Stirrup as pianists was much ap- dance of parents and friends , and although ford was discussed . Treasurer ) . many of the patients from the hospital who preciated , also the duet by the Misses Evans only a short period of preparation had been forward by the Rev. A. C. Scott , vicart also had a stall of their own needlework and and Price , the quartette by the four little taken , the children went through a long pro- Cowley St. John , Oxford , who proposed The gramme in a most creditable manner , greatly resolution protesting against the appointment QUARTERLY MEETING AT LEOMINSTER . The Couains , and solos by Sergt . Barnes . During the cushion for raffle was won by Mrs. Davies , of to the pleasure of the audience , who expressed of Dr. Henson to the Bishopric , " as he has CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW Harpton , and was kindly given back by her . their appreciation by frequent and hearty ap frequently talked and written in a way tha afternoon the draw took place for various goods The cake for weight guessing was given by plause . The Rev. J. Shepherd Munn ( Vicar ) , shows he held principles widely divergent from which had been raffled for : Piece of beef , won Mrs. Gittoes , Church Street . Mrs. J. F. Lin- Chairman of the Managers , acted as Chairman the teaching of the Church of England . " BISHOP OF HEREFORD . by Mrs. Dykes , Kinnersley ; goose , Miss E. A cheque for on Tuesday night , and called specially for second resolution prayed " That the Dean and held in the Leominster Church . There were Late last week the Quarterly Meeting was Fast , Broxwood ; couple of fowls , Joseph 9 will be sent as a result of the effort and cheers for the soldier fathers or brothers of Chapter of Hereford Cathedral will refuse to representatives from each section and the Rev. Michael , Broxwood ; couple of ducks , Miss the Committee desire to thank all who have so individual performers . These cheers Davies , Newchurch , who very qindly gave kindly assisted to make the evening such a most readily and heartily given each time accept the nomination of the Primo Minister W. H. Rolls presided . The financial statement a drop of drink and it got over him . them to the Hospital . Mrs. Stubbs and Miss Lucas , teachers at the School , attended to the children on the plat form and led them in their several parts . Mr E. Luther Stubbs , A.C.P. , F.R.H.S. , Head Master , presided at the piano . Mr. J. Tonge of Vano House , kindly sold the tickets at the door and Mr. and Mrs. Stancey George attended to seats and comforts of the room . Altogether a very pleasant evening was spent , EARDISLAND . THE SCHOOLS . The Schools have been closed twice recently and although now open the attendance is seri- ously depleted by the prevalence of coughs and colds among the children amounting almost to an epidemic . PARISH CHURCH , the Parish Church , commencing with Holy Communion at 7.30 a.m. There will be another celebration at 8.30 a.m. and Choral Communion at 11 , when Smart's service in E flat will be sung . The celebrant on each occasion will be the Vicar . In the evening a Carol Service will be held . HEREFORD HORSE SALE . SATISFACTORY PRICES REALISED . Some 180 heavy and light horses were en- tered at the Hereford Horse Sale on Saturday In the heavy section nine animals made from 100gs . to 160gs . , one made 144gs . , and another gen acted as Hon . Secretary . great success . NORTON . A very successful concert was held in the Schoolroom , Norton , on Friday evening last . by Mrs. Price , Miss G. Bufton , recitation by the village . of Dr. A Henson to the Bishopric for the reason stated . " He Dr. as Dr. Henson said doubted whether the The resolution was carried , and copies will and widow . The Circuit were re- He P.S. Williams stated that at 8 o'clock on Wednesday night , he found the prisoner lying down at the top of Broad Street . He got him up and found he was helpless drunk . used bad language . With assistance he got him to the Police Station . All the way from prisoner used disgusting language . the top of Broad Street to the Station the Defendant pleaded guilty and said he had Mr. Evans said defendant's conduct was a disgrace to himself and his regiment . Fined 11s . Paid . RUMMAGE SALE . OCCASIONAL LICENSE . NO LIGHTS . was charged with riding a bicycle without a John Durbieshire , The Vicarage , Knowbury , was very satisfactory , showing a balance in A clergyman said he thought they ought to hand . In giving the returns of members Mr. Rolls regretted a slight decrease , but spoke protest with all their might and main . Henson had actually stated that he did not last months there has been a revival of inter- hopefully of the work . Certainly during the believe in the Nicene Creed . est in many of the churches . The Rev. Canon Skrine , St. Peter - in - the Stewards , Messrs . J. J. Hyde and C. Cooke , East , Oxford : Is that so ? On Thursday afternoon a successful rummage I think that together with would need to be substantiated . the financial stewards were sale was held in the Congregational School- room on behalf of the Congregational School . Mr. Scott said the matter would be brought thanked for their services and An excellent programme was carried out , and we cannot single out any performer , as elected , as was also Mr. Larcombe , Educa There was a good supply of articles and a before the English Church Union , but there ' which included action songs , solos and recita- each vied with the other for premier place . were a tional Secretary . In accepting office for ready sale took place . number of people who felt even tious by the children and solos and songs by Miss Powell , of Bilbury , and Miss Lucas strongly as they did , and they did not want another year he expressed the hope that Sun- a number of friends . The following took day School work would have increased support COUNTY POLICE COURT . Miss Ellaline of On Christmas Day services will be held at part : Charlie Powell , Edith Meddings , Mary Kindly taking they place songs the line it to be made a party , affair . and sympathy . Proposed by Mr. E. Griffiths . Canon Skrine : What has seconded by Miss A. Colwell , and supported by Davies , Maud Rees , four schoolgirls , Maud Lewis , who had promised to sing , but had a in contradiction to the Nicene Creed ? ( A Monday , before Messrs . Robert Marston and the Rev. Geo . Elliot Lee , was a vote of E. T. Evans . Rees and May Griffiths , Gilbert Bufton , Mary bad cold and was unable to travel from Cayn- Voice : " He does not believe in the Ascen- Rees , Doris and Eunice Bufton , Wilfrid Price , ham owing to the snow . Tickets had been sion . " ) . Tell me in what language ? ( A Voice : vice is of inestimable value to the Mission . thanks to the local preachers , whose loyal ser- four boys , five girls , Gilbert Vaughan , Amy sold beforehand by Miss Mary Passey , Miss " It is reported in the London Press . " ) ) . Meredith , W. Williams . Songs were given Annie Prosser , Miss Kathleen Passey and Miss Canon Skrine added that if it were the case During the course of the meeting word came by the Rev. P. J. Simpson , Mrs. Lower , Mr. Ellen Young . The Magistrates decided that the occasional Various accessories had been that Dr. Henson was refusing to believe in of the death of Mr. Festin Bufton , whereupon licenses for Craven Arms should be granted Kinsey , a recitation by Miss Sanford , songs lent by parents and ladies and gentlemen in the Nicene Creed , then he was entirely with Mr. Lee after sympathetic reference and a tr Miss Alice Goodall , songs by Mr. Meredith the Vicar proposed a hearty vote of thanks . did not seem to him they were upon safe and To all performers , and helpers them in deprecating the appointment , but it bute couched in well - chosen words , asked that until 5 o'clock in the evening instead of 6 a message of condolence be sent to his parents o'clock for the next two months . ( Presteign ) , Mrs. Lower , etc. The children This was seconded by Mr. Dawson ( School Cor- sound ground . This was done by the passing had been excellently trained for their parts by respondent of the Manager's ) , carried by a of a silent vote . Mrs. Baynham , the headmistress of the School . show of hands , and responded to by the Head charge could be substantiated . The Secretary of the meeting desired a left- Master . The programme is appended : - " Welcome , " by Sylvia Morgan ; carols ( a ) be sent to the Prime Minister and to the Dean ter of welcome to be sent to the newly a light on December 3rd at the parish of Bit- Iointed Bishop of Hereford . To this all agreed very enthusiastically . The message from the meeting was duly sent in the following terms : - Herefordshire Wesleyan Mission , Beverley , The Mayor of Leominter ( Councillor J. B. St. James's Road , Hereford , 13th December , Richard Matthews , School Farm , Clee Hill , Dowding ) sent the following telegram to Dr. 1917. My Lord Bishop - The Quarterly Meet was charged with driving a trap without lights Hensley Henson , Dean of Durham , upon the ing consisting of representatives of the various on the right hand side of the vehicle on the announcement that he had been appointed to Societies of the above Mission , whicu embraces 5th of December at the parish of Caynham . the Bishopric of Hereford : - thirty - five places within the Diocese of Here P.C. Lloyd proved the case . Congratulations on your acceptance of the ford , assembled at Leominster to - day , learns Fined 5s . See of Hereford . Shall be glad to welcome with much satisfaction of your appointment to your Lordship in ancient Borough.- the position of Bishop of the ancient and im- labourer , was charged with riding a bicycle Dowding , Mayor of Leominster . portant See of Hereford . The meeting recog without lights on the 5th of December ät On Friday last the Mayor received the follow - nises with much pleasure your deep learning , Craven Arms . your ability as a preacher of the Gospel of P.S. Lovatt proved that defendant had no December 13th , The Deanery , Durham . Christ , your broad mindedness and sympathy lights on his bicycle . My dear Mr. Mayor , -Your very kind tele . with all sections of the Church of Christ , and Fined 5s . gram gave me much satisfaction . I attach your desire for a union of all the Churches in very great importance to the confidence and a endeavour for the spread , of John Pickering , a labourer , of Medley Park goodwill of the municipal authorities and righteousness and holiness , and the overthrow your message permits me to believe that in . of all that is evil . The meeting prays that in Cottages , was charged with being drunk on Leominster I can count on both . Believe your new position the blessing of God may the 3rd of December at Craven Arms . me , very faithfully yours , H. Hensley Hen- rest upon you , and that your work in our midst may abundantly prosper . I have the honour to be , my Lord Bishop , your obedient servant , W. H. Rolls , Superintendent Minister . per lb .; leeks , 3d . per bundle ; beetroot , 1d . 133gs . Unbroken colts and fillies realised up each ; apples , 14d . to 3d . per lb .; pears , 2d . to 90gs . , and light horses up to 68gs , to 4d . per lb .; walnuts , 5d . to 6d . per lb .; grapes , 1s . 2d . to 2s . 6d . per lb .; celery , 6d . per ; carrots , parsnips , turnips , 2d . per ib .; onions , 4d . to 5d . per lb. CORN . at Government rates . RECTOR AND WIFE CHARGED , ALLEGED THEFTS FROM A MUNITIONS CANTEEN . the best prices were the following THE HOTELS AND CHRISTMAS . SIR A. YAPP'S VIEW OF OSTENTATION : song , and Chapter of Hereford . . CONGRATULATIONS FROM LEOMINSTER . DR . HENSON'S GRACIOUS REPLY . our common terley . P.C. Lloyd stated that he saw defendant rid- ing his bicycle without a light at Angel Bank .. Fined 5s . Herbert Edwards , The Gables , Wistanstow , DRUNK . " Love came down at Christmas ' ( b ) Sing Lullaby " ( c ) " Alleluia ! sing with gladness , ' The Children ; song , " Afternoon Tea , " All Among Juniors ; recitation , " My Khaki Daddy , " Willie Cleaton ; nursery rhyme tea party , Heavy horses : Mr. Dyke , Eardisland , brown Elsie Williams and others , 1 Miss Muffet , 2 gelding , 183gs .; Mr. G. Pitt , Edwin Ralph , In spite of the fact that many hotels and rest- Bo Peep , 3 Boy Blue , 4 Jack and Jill , 5 Jack black gelding , 101gs .; Mr. Bright , Ivington - aurants are really trying to " play the game , ' bury , bay filly , 100gs .; Sir J. R. G. Cetterell , there is only to much reason to fear , Sir Horner recitation , " Knitting May ins ; " Doll Land , " All Juniors ; recitation , Bart . , bay geldings , 103gs .; Messrs . Hall , Arthur Yapp told a Press representative , that " The Christmas Tree , " Annie McRobert ; song , Ludlow , Monday . Very little business done Lewis and Co. , Cardiff , bay mare , 160gs .; Mr. there will be a great deal of regrettable , osten- " Good - Night , " eight Infant girls ; National F. C. Bomford , Malvern , brown gelding , 144gs ; tation during the Christmas season . Anthems ( a ) England ( b ) Wales ( c ) France " But , on the other hand . " he added . " the ( d ) Belgium , Seniors ; recitation , " The Girls ditto , 107 gs .; Mr. T. Yates , Avenbury , bay gelding , 115gs .; Mr. J. Wilson , Talgarth , big upper middle - class restaurants are keeping We Need , " Rose Wilcox ; song , " God Send brown gelding , 100gs down their consumption splendidly . On Mon- You Back to Me , " Miss Powell ; song , " Brit - ing reply : - Cart colts and fillies ( unbroken ) : Messrs , day I was at one of the great Stores where they ain's Heroes , " Seniors ; song , " A bit of ex- song , " Sing ! Turner and Davies , Madrosfield , black gelding , do a big restaurant business , and found that planation , " Kathleen Passey ; 71gs .; Mr. A. Watkins , Much Dewchurch , the books gave the following record for last Sing ! Why should'nt we sing ? " Seniors ; song , brown gelding , 72gs .; Mr. G. H. Brace , Abbey - week : " Brown Bread , " W. Cletton and Seniors ; dia- Bread allowed by Controller 2,033 lbs . logue , " Father can't do wrong , " Mary Pas- Charges of theft from the Church Army dore , black gelding , 90gs . 980 lbs . Light horses : Mr. Bayliss , Abergavenny , Bread actually consumed 2,017 lbs . sey , Ellen Young , Ray Holt and other Seniors ; Canteen at a local munition works against the song , " When all the clouds have rolled Rev. John Godsell Prentice , Rector of Notting- brown mare , 63gs .; Mr. Jackson , Ludlow , bay Meat allowed by Controller 1,408 lbs . away , " Seniors ; humorous dialogue , " The Bar- hamshire Parish , and his wife , Hilda , were gelding , 64gs .; Mr. S. Goodwin , Purvin , chest- Meat actually consumed 313 lbs . ber , " John Williams and six other seniors ; adjourned at Nottingham on Tuesday , in nut mare , 53gs .; Mr. Harris , Clytha , bay geld- 165 lbs . ing , 68gs .; Mrs. Jenny , Birch Hell , brown National Anthems ( a ) Canada ( b ) U.S.A. , Seni- consequence of Mrs. Prentice's illness . " The Controller's allowance is , as you know , The Trail that leads ors ; song and chorus , In this fixed by the number of customers . to home , " Miss Powell and Seniors ; recitation , instance , the small amount of bread eaten was " A bit of heather , " Beatrice Cleobury ; song , due to the substitution of potatoes . " Soldiers and Sailors , " Seniors ; recitation , CHRISTMAS LIVE POULTRY MARKET . " Play up , and play the game , " Charles In- The parish of Kingsland will be gratified to On Monday , the annual Christmas Live " When you come home , " Miss hear that the monthly collection for soldiers ' Poultry Market was held in the Market Hall . Lucas ; play , " Patriotic Pence , " all ; carols , comforts made since August last up to Decem- There was many friends of Mr. A. Williams , There was a very small supply . " Sleep , Holy Babe , " " Once in Bethlehem of ber , 1917 , has amounted to £ 7 , which has en- Station Master at Dolyhir , will regret to learn a large number of dealers present and the de- " Wassail Song " ; " God Save the abled the collectors to send to Queen Mary's of his approaching departure on taking up the mand was brisk and prices high : Turkeys , 18 . Needlework Guild 41 pairs of socks , 2 mufflers , post of Station Master at Gresford at the be- rod . to 25. 3d . per lb .; geese , Is . to Is . 3d . per 2 pairs of mittens , leaving a balance of 109. ginning of the New Year . Mr. Williams has lb .; chickens , ros . to 16s . per couple ; fowls , in hand and many socks still in progress of been in charge of Dolyhir Station for eight 8s . to gs . per couple ; ducks , ros . to 15s . per being made . Miss Sharpe and Miss Williams years and during that period has , by his uni - couple ; rabbits , 3s . 9d . to 4s . per couple ; but- are very grateful to all those who subscribed form courtesy and efficient work , made many ter , 2s , 24d . to 2s . 5d . per lb .; hen eggs , 3 to and knitted and hope to begin the New Year friends in the district . The best wishes for 4 per 1s .; duck eggs , 3 per is .; pigeons , 1s . Mr. Edwards , of St. his future welfare will be extended to Mr. 4d . per couple ; hares , 5s . to 5s . 6d . each ; Williams upon his removal to another sphere pheasants , 9s . to 1os . per brace ; partridges , of activity . 4s . to 4s . 6d . per brace . boo Mrs. Prentice is charged with stealing tickets gelding , 50gs . od nad value over £ 12 , and her husband with aiding and abetting ; while Mr. Prentice is also charged with fraudulently obtaining food and cigarettes , and his wife with aiding and his abetting . When the case was called , Mr. F. Berryman , the prosecuting solicitor , said he had been in- formed by , the solicitor for the defence that one of his clients was ill . Mr. R. A. Young , representing defendants , produced a doctor's certificate , showing that Mrs. Prentice was in bed suffering from angina pectoris . He added that she was in such a serious condition that she might be . prejudically affected by sudden shock . PEMBRIDGE , ST . DUNSTAN'S HOSTEL FOR BLINDED SOLDIERS . A crowded audience was present at Mr. J. Simpson's War Lecture and Entertainment , given in the Iron Room on Thursday , the 13th The Rev. H. C. Green - Price , Rector of inst . Pembridge , presided . The lantern exhibition included interesting pictures of St. Dunstan's Hostel and its blinded students under training Sugar allowed by Controller Sugar actually consumed " On the same day at a living in estab lishment connected with one of our great drapery houses I found that whereas the firm only using 26. Potatoes again ! " RADNOR AND WEST HEREFORD HOUNDS . WILL MEET with the object of being able to make a living Monday , December 24th for themselves and their unfortunate families . Friday , December 28th The proceeds amounted to £ 7 2s . 6d . AT 11.15 A.M. gram ; song , Judah , " King . ' NORTH HEREFORDSHIRE HOUNDS . WILL MEET son . KINGSLAND . Red Lion , Brilley Monday , December 24th ... Hampton Court with renewed efforts . The Kennels Wednesday , December 26th ... England's Gate Mary's , has kindly consented to audit all ac Saturday , December 29th Hatfield counts . AT II A.M. The DOLYHIR . 01 P.S. Lovatt proved finding defendant drunk in Station Road . He spoke to him and started him home . Fined 75 , 6d . NEW BISHOP O AN APPRE The following appreci Henson , Bishop - designate the pen of a Durham jo Probably no ecolesiast prominently in the publi decade than Dr. Hensl Durham ) , and it is not find that his appointment opric of Hereford is C stir in certain church cir my intention to enter in ter controversy that has respecting the Prime Mi Percival's successor ; nor the high tributes that H paid to Dr. Henson's un scholar and theologian . speak of him as we in have known him since he us as Dean five years ag Dr. Hensley Henson is and vigorous personality . age , he looks considerab cannot help thinking that young - looking Bishop inde enjoy the distinction of Bishop in the Church of is young , but looks you as active and energetic as Rather small of stature , well - knit figure , he carri uprightness and buoyancy be the envy of a man w behind him . Clear cut clean shaven , a somewhat keen piercing eyes - there idea of what the Bishop- is like . I hope I have no picture , as that would be nature and genial dispo moves freely about among ham and always has a and smile for the host of in our northern , cathedral Dr. Henson is a great to be seen enjoying one of wooded walks for which the Northern Palatinate stirctly speaking , was - inv by his favourite little , dog Aberdeen terrier , which al formed the subject of a some years ago when our Westminster . The fact of the cartoon occupies a the Deanery at Durham being more proud of it th fortunately , a couple of m was gazetted as missing , a of police notices with the has a reward Logia ' failed to return to the co of the Deanery . Dr. Henson is far too able to indulge in many . spring of the year when more crops he boldly set . one or two other of the took over the responsibili ground which formed par on the opposite bank of The the Deanery stands . pasture , but with the assist the Dean scon had the tu crop of potatoes and green He was smart too with the it in a business - like manne d his being no stranger at th ment adjoins the roadway turbed by the fact that H gaze of the public Dr. H hard at work of an eveni increase the food supplies And it is satisfactory to be a very good crop resulted . Dr. Henson is a most in his walks in and about stock of all that is worthy He had not been long in critical eye fell on the la ing near the station , whi has disfigured the fair fad blotted out what is every " one of the most magni world . " His artistic sen ugly obstruction , the Dean view of their removal . He City Fathers from the pul of their visit to the Cathedr day as to this unnecessar the city , and to cut the s sightly hoardings aro During his occupancy of ery Dr. Henson has been t ancient and long ing an shor at the Cathedral , i.e. a Service of Founders and E Ancient Minster of Durham ing to an old document he dered by Statute to be he H February of each year . rated a Children's Carol Se Christmas week , whilst duri great recruiting boom when of troops he instituted earl service for soldiers , which greatly appreciated . Dr. Henson attaches the g to the musical portion of vice - beautiful as it is - an interest in the members of t choristers he invites to dinn on New Year's Day , whilst he extended similar hospi wur broke out . He make a the post prandial proceedin functions are among the lo men . of those who have the privil beling his guests . Of course tobacco for the Dr tolerant a man to pinch his and comfort . No , your B not a teetotaller , but I beli saying he is not a worship of My Lady Nicotine . Dr. Henson's broad minde gard to Nonconformity were trated at the funeral of I M.P. , head of the Durham M When the great Northern pi dying Dr. Henson visited hin sions in his humble home v neath the shadow of the of and at the funeral service Primitive Methodist Church rostrum and took his seat al Afterwar senting ministers . the churchyard and from a earth at the open graveside remarkable oration to the hu headed , tear - bedimmed miners ent to pay a last tribute leader's memory . The Dea freely commented on for we As a preacher Dr. Hensley compeers , but he is perhaps an extemporary speaker , always type written , and in he acts as his own amanuens thoughts direct to paper by writer , in the manipulation quite an expert . He always mons in clear cut sentences a mess that appeals effectively tions . He simply hates preaching and makes no atte displeasure whenever there or noise among his hearers . I stop dead in the middle of h in a fit of coughing has broke boys from the Grammar Sel commodated in the south tra lutely refuse to proceed until has subsided . 4 A fearless patriot , Dr. He taken a strong stand agains tarism , which he declares mu all costs , and to that end too along with Lord Durham , as the in the great recruiting camp the county a couple of years ful , stirring appeals to the strong condemnation of from Berlin , " was without do drawing large numbers of yo Colours . By the way , we wonder w son recalls the time - before th -when he escorted the Germ Prince Lichlowsky , round D and afterwards offered him h Deanery . No doubt a far ha will be the day when he chap ent Queen over the great Nor the occasion of her visit wit Lambton Castle as the guests Although one of the most men and ever ready to give in members of the Fourth Estate ,. always refused to be " intervie paper purposes . Another th objects to is the " mutilated ' sermons which sometimes find the papers . Still the press much to thank Dr. Hensley H readily acknowledge the willin assistance he has always given |