The Kington Times - February 1917
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Kington Times 3rd February 1917 - Page 2
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| Date | 03/02/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 3rd February 1917 |
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21 THE KINGTON TIMES . FEBRUARY 3 , 1917 . Value for Money . All will agree that Value for Money is most desirable . REAL BRITISH VALUE IS THE BEST VALUE OF ALL You are , no doubt , thinking of going in for a Piano or Organ . LET US HELP YOU . We think we can save you money- we know we can give you value for what you spend . POINTS , and then call NOTE THE FOLLOWING and prove what we say : We have the largest stock of New and Second - hand Pianos and Organs in this part of the Country . I. 2 . We placed orders long ago , and can therefore give you REAL VALUE FOR MONEY . 3. Our Cash Terms are low : We are content with a small profit and your recommendation . Our Easy Terms ( should you not wish to pay Cash ) are indeed Easy . There are no laboured restrictions . 4 . 5 . We are ALL - BRITISH - and proud of it , too . We will buy or exchange your present Piano or Organ . HEINS & CO . The ALL - BRITISH Firm , Broad Street , HEREFORD . District News . LUDLOW . ELECTION OF PRESIDENT . Mr. T. P. Davies proposed Mr. Richard Kelvert , of Kempton , as President for the ensuing year . Mr. G. H. Green seconded and the resolu- tion was carried . Mr. Kelvert thanked the members for the COUNTY POLICE COURT . Monday ; Before Messrs . Robert Marston , E. honour and proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. T. Powell Davies for the great work he had T. Evans and H. E. Whitaker . done for the Farmers ' Union . NO REAR LIGHT . George Palmer , a labourer , of Cockshulford , Clee St. Margaret , was charged with riding a bicycle without a light on the 20th January , at the parish of Stoke St. Milborough . P.C. Davies stated that on the 20th January at a quarter past seven , he saw defendant riding a bicycle without a rear light . He Mr. A. R. Baker seconded and said they were all grateful to Mr. Davies for what he had done . The resolution was carried . Mr. T. P. Davies returned thanks . VICE - PRESIDENTS . Mr. G. H. Green proposed the following as Frank Bach , Richard Hamar . RANGES & GRATES . A. & D. Ltd. Have a large stock of Ranges AND Cottage Grates , Herald . Flavels , Coalbrookdale . And the PATENT Patent Peveril and other Register Grates AND Mantle- pieces . BARLESS FIRE FRONTS . ALEXANDER & DUNCAN , Ltd. , Lion Works , LEOMINSTER . KINGSLAND . THE BOY'S BRIGADE . visited EARDISLAND . A FROZEN FLOOD . WINTRY WEATHER . SEVERN AND TEME FROZEN OVER . SKATING PROSPECTS . True Economy The recent cold weather has resulted in what has only happened three times during the last 27 years - the Severn has frozen over . On Sunday morning the river above the bridge at Worcester was covered with ice , thick enough to bear fairly heavy stones , and by afternoon the ice Lad spread below the bridge . The only breaks in the ice observable on Mon- day were a small tongue of water by the Electricity Works outlet from which hot water runs , and another at the St. John's ferry , well ahead of your require- which had been temporarily broken when the ice was thin for ferrying purposes . was It is to your advantage to place your orders for olothes ments . 3 REASONS . I. Prices are advancing rapidly , not Inquiry at Diglis Locks on Monday morning , elicited the information that the river frozen over . all down its course to a depth of 2 or 3 inches , and that the famous ice - breaker , " Dawn , " being out of commission , and no . other being available , considerable difficulty was anticipated in breaking up the ice . Diglis only of Cloth but of Linings and the many Weir was frozen over , a happening which Mr. sundries used in the making of Clothes . Bradley , the superintendent at Diglis Locks .. has never known before . The ice , which Mr. II . Owing to the high prices and Bradley describes as a splendid sight ; gave way later and the weir is now quite clear . scarcity of pure Botany Wool Yarns , Reports of ice have come in from all parts manufacturers are adulterating their round Worcester . The Teme was frozen over on Sunday , as was also the Worcester and Bir mingham Canal , on which boys were sliding and skating in the afternoon . Ponds have everywhere frozen thickly , notably at Perdis well , Spetchley and Westwood ; the ice on the lake at Westwood bearing quite big lads . It will be remembered that the Severn was formerly frozen over in 1904 , much more firm- ly in 1895 , and still more firmly during the intensely severe frost of 1890. In this year people skated 50 miles on the ice and actually roasted an ox on it . the re and herth , The recent cold spell has been attended by unusually dry , bright weather , and from high parts of Worcester on Sunday the Malvern Hills could be seen outlined remarkably sharply against the sky . They presented a magnificent spectacle , the Worcestershire Beacon being capped with snow , and all the peaks streaked with long patches of it in valleys and hollows . THAMES FROZEN OVER . COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR . FROST INCIDENTS . For the first time for many years the Thames The Kingsland Boy's Brigade Owing to part of the bank of the mill is frozen in many of the upper reaches , in- Eardisland on Sunday last . The boys , of stream giving way on Saturday night at cluding Marlow , Shillingford , and Abingdon . quantity of water flooded the Sunday night was the coldest of the year , 11 whom 28 out of 30 paraded , assembled under Eardisland a the leadership of Mr. E. F. Moulder , and main village street , and the subsequent frost degrees of frost being registered . accompanied by the bugle band , went on a converted it into a sheet of ice , rendering the The gade attended morning road highly dangerous to pedestrians and service at Eardisland Parish Church , where the horses . The defect in the bank was repaired service was conducted by the Vicar ( the Rev. and as soon as the water had drained away the R. S. Aldridge ) . The boys were accompanied coating of ice broke up rendering the road by a few members of the Kingsland V.T.C. , more passable . Corporal King , Mr. C. Price , Mr. J. Preece and Mr. D. FitzPatrick . After the service route march . the Vicar told the boys how pleased he was to see them . He complimented Mr. Moulder APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT OVERSEER . A meeting of the Eardisland Parish Council assistant Overseer stopped him and he said it was lit when he vice - Presidents : Messrs . T. Powell Davies , upon their smart appearance and expressed is being held this ( Friday ) evening for the started from Ludlow . He examined the lamp and found that the bottom had dropped out . Defendant said he had it filled at Ludlow and the roads being rough it must have drop- ped off . The Magistrates said this must be the result of an accident and let defendant off on pay- ment of the costs 4s . BOROUGH POLICE COURT . Mr. T. Mellings seconded . Carried . Mr. Walderson proposed that the President , the Secretary , Mr. Richard Hamar and Mr. T Powell Davies be the representatives to the General Council in London . Mr. F. D. Bach seconded . Carried .. The President proposed that the General Committee with the alteration made by the Executive Committee be re - elected . Mr. G. H. Green seconded . Carried . Mr. T. Powell Davies proposed a vote of Friday ; Before Messrs . S. H. Valentine thanks to the Committee for the work they had done , also to the Hon . Auditors , Messrs . ( Mayor ) and H. Rickards . Barker and Higgins , and the Hon . Treasurer , Mr. R. Barker . Mr. J. P. Morris seconded . Carried . OBSCENE LANGUAGE . John White , a drover , of no fixed abode , was charged with using obscene language on the 8th January , in Corve Street . Defendant did not appear . P.C. Davies stated that at a quarter to three on the 8th January he heard defendant making use of most filthy and obscene language in Corve Street and in the auction Yard . spoke to him and he said he was very sorry . Fined 5s . He POST OFFICE PROSECUTION . Elizabeth Lloyd a domestic servant , of Gate House , Craven Arms , formerly living in Lud- low , was charged by the Post Office authorities with fraudulently , affixing an adhesive stamp to a post card , the said stamp having previ ously been used , on the 10th September , 1916 , with intent to defraud the Postal Authorities . efendant did not appear . Mr. T. Estyn Jones prosecuted under Section The case was that on 9 , Stamps Act , 1891 . the 10th September she posted a postcard on which she had affixed a twopenny stamp which had been previously used , and there were similar charges on the 19th and 21st Septem ber . The Mayor handed in a letter from the Mr. T. Estyn Jones said that from the letter it appeared that the defendant did not intend defendant . to appear . The Bench adjourned the case for a fort night and issued a warrant for her arrest . RURAL DISTRICT TRIBUNAL . EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE . The President proposed that in accordance with a previous resolution the Executive Com mittee consist of 20 members insted of 25 . Mr. T. P. Davies seconded . This was carried and the elected . Committee were Mr. T. Mellings proposed that the President , Mr. T. P. Davies and Mr. W. Alderson be elected representatives on the County Com mitted . Mr. W. T. Monnington seconded . Carried . Mr. H. Groom brought forward the question of motor tractors which were coming to Shropshire and said that the price had been fixed at £ 1 per acre for deep ploughing and 18. per acre for light ploughing . There was . a meeting in Shrewsbury this week and he should like the opinion of practical farmers as to the charges . Mr. Kelvert said that the receipts would be put into a fund and if there was any profit over it would be returned to the farmers as a bonus . He had heard that the number of motors which were going to be sent to Shrop shire was one . They must help themselves , it was no good being dependent on He called upon Mr. Pearce Ellis to address the meeting . anyone . Mr. Pearce Ellis , Chairman of the Gloucester- shire Farmers ' Union , in his address said they all knew what the farmers had to put up with . The Government had commandeered the wool clip , the grain , and if they did not look out there would be a penny put on the beef . In regard to agriculture , it had fallen into a position in the past which was entirely due to neglect on the part of , the farmers and He On Tuesday a meeting of the above was held at the Board Room : There were present Sir W. St. A. Rouse Boughton , Bart . ( Chair- man ) , Rev. E. H. G. de Castro , Messrs . R. de C. Peele , H. E. Whitaker , J. Mackay , J. more so on the part of the landowners . Hough , D. P. John , Mr. A. W. Weyman should personally be sorry to see the old Eng- ( Clerk ) , Mr. P. F. Hunter ( Military Repre- sentative ) . There were twenty - eight cases to deal with and the results were : Exemption until May 1st , 5 ; August 1st , 12 ; April 1st , 4 ; refused , 6 ; adjourned , 1 . Cheney's Eczema Salve . ANTISEPTIC . HEALING . For all kinds of Sores and Irritable Conditions of the Skin . CRAVEN ARMS . tates . the hope that they would visit Eardisland purpose of appointing an again , On Sunday next it is hoped that a route march will take place to another neighbour- ing parish . The Boy's Brigade appear to be putting great energy into their work , and all the drills are well attended , a fine example thus being set the V.T.C. BELGIAN RESIDENT'S DEATH . and Clerk to the Parish Council in place of the late Mr. George Parry , whose death was reported recently in these columns . WEOBLEY . A train was snowed up near Borris ,, Co. Carlow . A relief train stuck in a 12 - foot snow- drift two miles from the first train . wing " to products with lower grade wools and mixtures - therefore new goods although more expensive are inferior . HII . Labour being scarce makes it difficult to cope with orders in the busy season so promptly as usual , obviously , early orders secure best attention . False Economy It will be to your disadvantage to put off the ordering of your Clothing necessi ties with the idea of their being cheaper . Experts estimate that woollen goods will continue to rise in price , owing to the shortage of wool , caused by the immense quantities required to clothe the Allied Armies ( Russia placed ONE order for 19 million yards of cloth ) . They will not be any cheaper for 3 to 4 years after Half the mills are on peace is declared . Government work , of the remainder Hunting is stopped , and foxes are playing many looms are idle owing to lack of havoc in poultry farms . labour , and woollens for export are given than a priority to those for home use . Snow has been falling for more fortnight in the Westmorland Fell .. Sheep are starving under the snow . Operatives in a Lancashire cotton factory refused to work in an unwarmed room , and went on strike . BUSY TIME FOR PLUMBERS . The coldest week in January since 1881 ended with an increase in the frost , the full effect of which is now being felt all over the country . It is already obvious that the plum- bers or as many of them as are left - have a busy time before them . Skaters are calling to mind that the frost has set in about , the same time as that which MEMORIAL TO THE LATE VICAR . At the evening service on Sunday the The death took place on January 18th , at Vicar ( the Rev. E..H . Beattie ) announced that the age of 75 , of M. Jean Baptist Hodest the Churchwardens had decided to place in Carsauw , a Belgian refugee , who resided at the church a suitably inscribed brass plate lasted six weeks in 1895 , when from 20 to 25 Shirlheath , Kingsland . M. Carsauw and his as a memorial to the late Rev. James Sut- family who resided for a time at Bircher be- cliffe Crook , M.A. , who was Vicar of Weobley fore coming to Kingsland , were greatly re- for 38 years . Friends and parishioners who spected in the parish and much sympathy is wished to subscribe were asked to communicate felt for the relatives . The deceased was born with the Churchwardens . CORLETON . at Boom , near Antwerp , on April 27th , 1841 . The funeral took place on Tuesday of last week at Kingsland Churchyard , the officiating clergyman being the Rev. T. G. Hamilton- Baillie ( Rector ) in the absence of the Rev. In our report of the patriotic social at Orle- Father Byrne . There was a large attendance ton School on January 17th the names of of Belgian friends from Leominster , others Miss Ida Symonds , Miss N. Tarbath and Mr. present being Mr. and Mrs. R. H. George , V. Tarbath should have been included in the Dr. R. Williams , Mr. J. Prichard ( Stanley list of performers in the musical part of the We now make the omission Villa ) , Mr. J. Price ( The Showers ) , and Mr. programme . E. L. Jenkins ( Old Hall ) . Among the wreaths good . were the following : " With sincere sympathy from the Committee of the Kingsland Belgian Fund , R. H. George ( Chairman ) , Mrs. Speer ( Hon . Treas . ) , Dr. Williams , Messrs . Joseph Price , H. Langford , E. L. Jenkins and J. Prichard . " The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs . Lewis and Son , Kingsland . EXAMINATION SUCCESSES .. THE LATE MISS M. G. BRIDGFORD . Call and see our selection of RELIABLE CLOTHS , including Blue Serges , and secure the best possible value . inches of ice formed on all the great waters DO IT NOW . DON'T DELAY . of the country . The sea also froze in places in that year , and on Sunday , to make the par- allel more complete , Carmarthen Harbour was frozen over in the tideway . The actual tem- perature , however , has not yet fallen very low ; it is , in fact , remarkable for its steadi- ness at no great distance below . the freezing point . The numbing cold of which all have been complaining is mostly due to the bitter north - east wind . TWO CHILDREN DROWNED . FIFTEEN GIRLS FALL THROUGH BROKEN ICE . During the dinner interval on Monday at the Sir John Deane's Grammar School , North- wich , a secondary school for boys and girls , two children of twelve and eleven years lost The Committee of the Herefordshire Branch their lives and others were immersed in vary- of the British Red Cross Society desire to ing degrees in icy - cold water . Having tested record with deep sorrow the loss they have the strength of the ice on a pit known as sustained in the death , after a short illness , Riversdale , in a meadow about a hundred yards on the 22nd December , of Miss M. G. Bridg- from the school , Mr. F. C. Weedon , the head . master , gave the children permission to skate ford , the Commandant of Hereford XVI . He himself had indulged in two Miss Bridgford had been Commandant of and slide . R.E. Scudamore , Tailor and Breeches Maker , Old Post Office , LEOMINSTER . MARKETS . CATTLE . At the recent school examination , held by Worcester , Monday - Fair entry of fat eattle , the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music , May L. Brindley Beechwood Red Cross Hospital since its hours ' skating on Saturday and found the ice with very keen trade , bullocks making up to ( Kingsland ) and Enid Kent ( Shobdon ) were opening in the early days of 1915 , and she sound and good . £ 50 , heifers £ 51 10s . , cows £ 41 15s . , buils £ 5s . Between twenty and thirty boys and girls Small entry of cows and calves , witl . excel- successful in obtaining pass certificates in the was the life and soul of her detachment , and lower division for pianofortè playing . They beloved by the wounded soldiers entrusted to visited the pit , accompanied by the headmaster lent trade , making up to £ 50 . in - calvers £ 24 The Committee feel sure that it and Miss Butler - Wright , Miss James , and Miss . 5s . , bunches of barrens £ 24 2s . 6d . Small en- are pupils of Mr. W. H. Gatehouse , organist her care . of Kingsland Church , who for the last five may as truly be said of her , as of any , that Fitchew ( teachers ) . Mr. Weedon and the boys try of fat sheep with keen trade , fat tegs mik- time the majority of the ing . up to 104s . , fat ewes 103s . , and wethers years has been successful with all pupils pre- sacrificed her health in devotion to her work girls stood on the bank and looked on . she gave her , life for her country , having skated , and for a Sud- 108s . Fat calves £ 9 5s . , rearing calves up to sented for examination . denly a crowd of the girls flocked on to the £ 5 17s . A good entry of fat pigs with a capi- to the very last . ice . There was a crash , and fifteen girls were tal trade , fat sows making up to £ 20 , bacons plunged into the water , Some up to the £ 15 17s . , and porks £ 5 14s . ankles , others to the knees , and others to the CORN . neck . PRESTEIGN . SHOOTING MATCH . On Friday evening last a match between lish landlord vanish from the country , but Whitton Alr Rifle Club and Presteign Con- they had not devoted their time to their esservative Club was shot at the Club , when They were all keen on hunting and Whitton won by 11 points . The following shooting and some were very keen in racing were the teams : Whitton - C . Edwards , W. and all the forms of sport and they had al - Wozencraft , W. Jones , D. Stephens , B. James lowed their estates to fall into the hands of and J. Williams . Presteign H. G. Restall , the legal profession . He did not believe in Charles Millichamp , Arthur Garrod , George the barristers and others coming down to ob Morgan , Arthur Evans , and J. Davies . tain seats in Parliament from the county con- stituencies . They must not spend their money for their benefit . They spent it to further CONCERT . Sergt . ECHO OF COOKE - HILL . BANKRUPTCY , VILLACE DESTROYED . GENERAL MARKET . Ludlow , Monday . - Fowls , 4s . 6d . to s . 6d . per couple ; chickens , 6s . to 8s . per couple , dressed 89. to 1os .; ducks , 6s . to 7s . 6d . per couple , dressed ros . to 12s .; rabbits , 2s . 6d . to 2s . 8d . per couple ; geese , 8s . to 10s . each IS . 1od . per lb .; hen eggs , 5 to 6 per is .; duck eggs , 4 to 5 per 1s .; pigeons , Is . 2d . to pheasants , Ss . to gs . per brace ; partridges , Is . 4d . per couple ; hares , 4s . 6d . to 5s . each ; to 4s . 6d . per brace ; potatoes , 25. 2d . to 25 . 4d . per peck ; cabbages , Is . 6d . to 2s . per doz .; cauliflowers , 4s . to 6s . per doz .; Brussels sprouts , 3d . per lb .; leeks , 3d . per bundle ; beetroot , 2d . each ; apples , 3d . to 6d . per lb. : walnuts , 6d . per lb .; chestnuts , 4d . per lb .; grapes , Is . 3d . to Is . 6d . per lb .; carrots , turnips , parsnips ,. 2d . per lb .; onions , 2d . to 2d . per lb. 45 . A ladder had been taken down to the pit , Ludlow , Monday . - A quiet market , little and Mr. Weedon . who had fallen into the grain on offer . Prices very firm . English ACTION ABOUT A MORTGAGE . hole , shouted for it Two of the elder boys , wheat , per bushel ( 75lbs . ) 11s . 8d . to 12s . 2d .; Jeans and Leeson , pushed it along the ice , and barley , per quarter , 76s . to Sos .; beans , per Justice Eve heard the action against the the girls clung to it and were got off in safety ; 235. to 245 .; white oats , per quarter , 245. to On Tuesday in the Chancery Division , Mr. Mr. Weedon placed it over the hole . Five of quarter , 70s . to 72s .; black oats , per quarter , trustee of the late John George Cooke - Hill , and though the ice broke Mr. Weedon rescued 26s .; flour , per sack ( 5 bushel , 28olbs . ) , best yatt , of Hindlip ; and Stephen Aston , of Tip- and the other boys rescued others . bankrupt , solicitor , Worcester ; Charles Wood- two more . The prefect Newhall saved one , 66s . 3d . , seconds 65s . Miss John Henry Hill Jones , Cheltenham , as the cues from the bank was dragged into the ton , Staffordshire ; by Mrs. Amy Jones and Butler - Wright in endeavouring to effect res- surviving executors of the late John Henry water , and . Miss James walked into the water , Lock Jones . which rose to her knees . Plaintiff's asked for declaration that they Eventually all save two of the children were their own benefit and they had driven the cert was held at the Corton Red Cross Pierrepont Street , Worcester , ranking before two , Norah Ellis , aged twelve , was got out turkeys , 10s . to 15s each ; butter , is to On Saturday evening a well attended con- were entitled to the mortgage on No. 2 , got out in safety . The body of one of the English landowner from the portion he should Hospital . The following programme was very the mortgage granted to Price 1/2 . , Postage 3d .; Sample Box , 8d . , have held . They wanted the people repre- the defendants almost at once , but she was dead . The body Postage 2d . well rendered : -Miss Jones , pianoforte solo ; Woodyatt and Aston . sented in Parliament . Agriculture is the bed Mr. W. Thomas , song , " Zomerset " ; of Lilian Hall , aged eleven , was not recovered work of the nation and if they neglected it the Godley , song , " Queen of the Earth " ; Pte . said that owing to the deceased solicitor's de- unconscious for an hour , but the majority were CHENEY , CHEMIST , LEOMINSTER . Stating plaintiff's case , Mr. Maugham , K.C. , for an hour . One of the children . rescued was nation would be wiped out . He wanted them to realise that politicians only came for votes : Beresford , cornet solo ; Mrs. Lower , song ; falcations they had lost £ 20,000 . Mr. Lock little the worse for their adventure . the farmers had got to carry the agricultural Miss Newbery , recitation , " The Dandy Fifth " ; Jones advanced £ 1,000 to deceased and partner labourer with them , and they had got to say Pte . Maggs , melodion solo ; Lance - Corporal to purchase No. 2 , Pierpont Street , receiving a SOUTH SHROPSHIRE FARMERS ' UNION . that the British workman should have such a Must , song , " I've Only Come Down For the mortgage as security , but later deceased de- On Monday afternoon the annual general wage as would make him show his willingness Day " ; Pte . Ward , song , " Bonnie Mary of posited the title deeds of the property with 20 BREACHES MADE IN BRIXHAM to do the work . These questions were up to Argyle " ; Miss Jones , pianoforte solo ; Mr. defendants Aston and Woodyatt , as security meeting of the above was held in the Market the farmers to consider . The landlord is rich Wm . Thomas , song , " Glorious Devon " ; Miss for a loan , which it was alleged was a fraud , BREAKWATER . Ball . Mr. T. Powell Davies ( President cupied the chair and was supported by Messrs . and able to take care of himself . They wanted Sparey , song , " Somewhere in France " ; Mr. against the estate of Mr. Lock Jones . A terrific gale raged on Friday and Satur- to put their hands in their pockets and send Robert Jones , recitation , " The Bishop and the Mr. Clayton , K.C. , for defendants , said they day over the south - west coast of England . The were deceived by the fact that the prior little fishing village of Hallsands , in Stuart ( Secretary ) , Mr. Pearce representatives to Parliament at the earliest Caterpillar " ; Sergt . Godley , song , opportunity . He was not going to ask them Sing to Me " ; Pte . Beresford , cornet solo , equitable mortgage was not revealed to them . Bay , has been practically wiped out , only two Ellis ( Gloucester Farmers ' Union ) . There was to put their hands in their pockets to send " Come Back to Erin " ; Lance - Corpl . Must , houses remaining . KING'S EXAMPLE TO WORKERS . Fortunately no lives were Arising out of the minutes the Executive him ( the speaker ) . He should not be one of song , " Where My Caravan has Rested " ; Pte . lost . At Brixham over twenty breaches were GIVES UP SMOKING MATERIALS AT A Committee recommended that the five members the candidates of the Farmers ' Union . He was Maggs , melodion solo ; Pte . Ward , " There's made by the sea in the parapet of the new going to fight a battle of his own . He asked a Long Long Trail " ; Moreen Newman , reci- MUNITION FACTORY . who make the lowest attendances during the them to subscribe to the Parliamentary Fund tation , " Big Steamers " ; Sergt . Godley and breakwater , and stones weighing seven tons . year retire from the Committee and be not and to subscribe . liberally . He was not going Lance - Corpl . Must , duet , accompanied by Pte . were lifted right over the structure . Recently when King George visited a muni- eligible for re - election for one year . This was tions factory in the North Midlands he set an HEAVY SNOW IN IRELAND . confirmed . It was decided that the Executive to ask them to pay an annual subscription . Beresford ( cornet ) and Miss Jones ( pianoforte ) . example , when approaching the danger Zone , He asked them to put their hands in their A little girl , named Elsie Gopsill , of Four In Ireland the gale brought a heavy down- by giving up all his smoking materials and the pockets and subscribe to the fund . Mr. Kelvert considered they would have bet - considered that they would be able to put two Foot Row , the Blockhouse , seven years age , fall of snow , which greatly interrupted railway metallic substances in his pockets , and even ter attendances . We regret to record the death of Mrs. was found in the Canal early on Tuesday traffi.c . Saturday night's mail was unable to divested himself of his spurs . men into Parliament . Neither political party Thomas Rogers , wife of Mr. Thomas Rogers , morning near her home at Worcester . Mr. Baker seconded . Carried . She reach Galway , and on Friday night a train Nothing , however , will apparently be would fight the seats , but an independent can Broad Street , which occurred somewhat sud- had been missing since 5.30 on Monday night , from Pallas East for Dublin was snowed up warning to some munition workers , and at this MINIMUM SUBSCRIPTION . didate might come forward and the seat would denly on Friday last , at the age of 66. De- and her mother , in spite of persistent enquiries , near Borris , and the fir relief train dis- factor fines having proved unavailing , The speaker went on to ceased was well known in Presteign and was have to be fought . had failed to gain any knowledge of her patched failed to force its way through . In the magistrate son Saturday sentenced five deal with the Security of Tenure . a daughter of the late Mr. James Beavan , and whereabouts . About 8.30 on Tuesday morn- the middle and west of Ireland towns and men to a month's imprisonment eagh for smok a niece of the late Captain Beavan . The ing a passer - by observed an arm sticking out villages are isolated . The loss in cattle and ing or being in possession of smoking materials funeral took place on Tuesday at the Presteign of the water , and assistance being summoned , sheep is great . Cemetery . T. Mellings , G. H. John Norton Mr. 00- Green ( Vice - Presidents ) , a fair attendance of members . Committee should not exceed 20 members . کو The Chairman said that at the last meeting he drew attention to this . question and he moved that the minimum subscription be in- creased to 2s . 6d . Mr. T. Mellings seconded . Carried . SECRETARY'S REPORT . In his annual report the Secretary , Mr. John Norton , reviewed the events of the year , including the negotiations in regard to wool , the fixing of prices of wheat , potatoes and oats . Jumble sales had been held in various districts for the Red Cross , a grand total of £ 3,400 being realised . The Secretary went on to refer to the Committee meetings , legal aid cases and insurance . The accounts for the year ending December 31st last had been audited by Messrs . W. H Higgins and R. Baker and found correct . The £ 54 balance of income over expenditure was 98. 2d . , leaving a balance in hand of £ 299 18s . 10d . The Parliamentary Representation Fund also showed an increase of £ 7 6s . 5d . , making a total of £ 91 148. 10d . and It was The President proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Pearce Ellis for coming down to address them . Mr. J. Bradley seconded and Mr. T. Powell Davies supported the resolution , which was carried Mr. Pearce Ellis returned thanks . Mr. T. Powell Davies proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Norton for the work he had done . Mr. T. Mellings seconded . Carried . A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the meeting . WOOFFERTON . THE MEN'S CLUB . On Wednesday , January 24th , the members of the Woofferton and District Men's Club in- vited the mothers and children of the district to a complimentary tea ! About 60 responded After tea the children in- OBITUARY . HOME FROM THE FRONT . " Come Last week two Presteign lads paid a visit to their native town , in the persons of Pte . WORCESTER CHILD DROWNED.IN CANAL . BODY EMBEDDED IN ICE . P.C. Greaves recovered the body and removed it to the Mortuary . It was embedded in the ice , and a quantity of ice had to be taken with the body . No information is obtainable as to W. Briggs , son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Briggs , how the child got into the water , but it is of High Street , who is in France , and believed that she was sliding on the ice , and Pte . Strangward who is serving with the Artillery . Both looked fit and well stories to tell of life at the front . Both were arms . BODENHAM . THE CHURCH . fell in . BOY IN THE CANAL . BOY ROBBERS ' HAUL . COURT LIKE A SECONDHAND DEALER'S SHOP . For some weeks past the Working police have been investigating a series of remarkable cases a and so endangering the lives of 7,000 workers . -The magistrate intimated that in future cases more severe sentences would be imposed . FARMERS AND THE ARMY . LORD DERBY'S RETORT TO MR . Speaking at a meeting held at Liverpool onl PROTHERO . in spite of the hardships they have CORONER AND JURY ASSIST AT RESCUE . of housebreaking at Woking , Horsell and By- undergone and had some very interesting On Monday , about 3.30 p.m. , as the City fleet , and on Monday four youths , whose ages Saturday the Earl of Derby said he had c Coroner ( Mr. W. B. Hulme ) and a jury were ranged from 15 to 17 , appeared at the police cepted the position of Minister of War on very optimistic of the success of the Allied returning from the Mortuary , where they had the residence of Mrs. Russell - Biggs . court on a charge of breaking into Southfields , somewhat different status to his predecessors . He was not on the War Committee , but Sir been to view a body preparatory to the hold- The solicitor's table presented the appearance William Robertson was . ing of an inquest , the alarm was raised that of a secondhand dealer's shop . It was strewn It was well that the country should know . a boy was in the canal . with boots , leather card - cases , silver and leather and especially that the Army should know , The lad , who was about 16 years of age , cigarette cases , opera glasses , daggers , paper that when military advice was given to the had fallen through the ice beneath George knives , tobacco boxes , foreign stamps , jewelled War Cabinet it was not given by a civilian , but Street Bridge , and was for some time in riding whips , ear - rings , watches , and a miscel - by the best soldier we have ( Cheers ) . danger of drowning . Thanks , however , to the laneous collection of other articles . There were occasions when the War Office valiant efforts of Thomas Paine , a builder , Prisoners were Hector Bishop , Alan Barrett , was unfairly blamed , and the recent calling up assisted by the Coroner ( who had secured a Leonard Wigman and Harold Harris , all of of the agricultural labourers was one of them . It was not Mr. Prothero , but the War Offic pole from the Mortuary ) , and members of the Woking . Jury , he was rescued , and appeared little the After hearing the police statement the mag that should have been " staggered , " if these istrate remanded the four youths till Friday , men had not been taken , for they were men when other charges will be preferred against whose claims for exemption had been rejected them . Bishop and Barrett admitted on arrest by the tribunals . They were lent to agricul- Critic ( as the composer plays his last piece ) ; that they had broken into houses at Byfleet , ture until the beginning of the year , and it " Very fine indeed . But what is that pas- Woking , and Horsell , and some of the articles . was a question now not of repaying the debt . sage which makes the cold chills run down in court were found at Bishop's home . Others but only half the debt . the back ? " Composer : That is where the were discovered at Harris's home , and - Wigman wanderer has the hotel bill brough to him . " was wearing a pair of missing boots .. The Chairman said it was a creditable re- Special sermons were preached at . Bodenham was satisfactory . He moved the to the invitation . Church last Sunday in aid of the Church of Pooption and said in connection with the dulged in games and during the evening they England Waifs and Strays Society by the Rev. question of wool notwithstanding their protest were presented with oranges , sweets and bis Allan Berry , Chaplain to His Majesty's Forces . question of wool but Mr. Prothero had cuits , the gifts respectively of Mrs. Rawlings , Collections were made for the Society and it A very happy promised to give a 55 per cent . rise on this Mrs. Potts , and Mr. Clarke . evening was spent . In the name of the Club is hoped that a satisfactory sum for this worthy year's wool . Mr. T. Mellings seconded and said it was a Mr. T. H. Benion gave a hearty welcome to object will be completed this week . satisfactory one and if they could get 55 per the visitors and proposed a vote of thanks to cent . on wool instead of 35 per cent . it would the ladies , without whom it would be impos be more satisfactory , as it was not satisfactory Jsible to hold such gatherings . Mrs. Rawlings responded on behalf of herself and other lady last year . helpers . The report was adopted . " Why don't you learn to dance ? " What's the use ? " rejoined . Mr. Croucher . " I can get tired without going to all that trouble . " worse for the immersion . ' Exempted men had undoubtedly been called up in error , but he gave a pledge that they should be returned . IN WEOBLEY RURA COUNC The monthly meeting District Council was held there were present : Mr. chair ) , Sir John Cotterell , B. D. Marshall , the Rev. J. Berry , Mr. R. E. Snea Mr. T. Davies , Mr. J. tall , Mr. W. Smith , Mr. the Medical Officer ( Dr. ( Mr. F. Gwillim ) and the Lewis ) . acco THE TREAS The Chairman in proposed that , Mr. R. Har ger of Lloyds Bank , Leon Treasurer to the Rural 1 Sir John Cotterell se carried . MEDICAL OFFICE The Medical Officer sai diphtheria had been notifi esting . There was a case months ago in Brecon , the house came into Letto did not have diphtheria s child in the house . Tha of infectious disease . Sir John Cotterell remar to be a case of a carrier . could not take action in s Dr. Wood said they cou The Local Government carriers as even suffering Sir John Cotterell said t they discovered some othe an examination of a carri anything . The Medical Officer sa microbe , but it was dorm did not suffer from it . H report it to the Brecon 3 The Chairman : He coul Dr. Wood : No , but it st on the subject . Dr. Wood mentioned the butcher's shop , which W state of repair . He had . they had promised to do He did propose to procee THE RESER The Inspector drew th Council to the fact that r to the bolt and cement w from which the Weobley It must be done at once as serious matter in the sun It was decided to refer Parish Council and to ask dertake the work . SURVEYOR'S The Surveyor eported . He had submitted the r expenditure to the Count had had a letter from Mr. estimate for patching the the coming year , with th should use a small aspha asphalt after the holes slag . Several bad hedge one on the Monnington Re had been done . Most of held up by frost , except hauling . At the same t good deal better for the weather the usually had The Surveyor also me had an application from who wanted to know if tl living van . He suggested asked Mr. Cooke if he van which they were not saw no objection . The va It was decided to agree on a month's notice and that the same was kept i ROYDS AND I Mr. A. Matthews calle road from Bishopstone The road was in a terri was stone by the side w for three years . The Surveyor in stating the matter attention Sa many bits of stone in the Mr. H. L. Harvey cal wooden bridge over the Lane , which was in a board having come out . called Hay Bridge . " The Surveyor said he matter . FARMERS MUST AR At the County Appeal , ter , on Tuesday , Mr. Wil impressed upon farmers a sity of appealing for the certificates of exemption wanted to keep a mau , a stitute for him , they mus many cases there had man could not be taken found . If they did not before their exemption men . could wait until that tim He would not say game , but they were stric and he hoped it would otherwise the experience large numbers of men w .be repeated on March 31s would be greater , only in of Agriculture and the V be to blame , but the pe had not appealed to the |