The Kington Times - January 1917
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Kington Times 6th January 1917 - Page 10
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| Date | 06/01/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 6th January 1917 |
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6A 8 G T Me lon Ten Bri Co oth sto HUNDRED HOUSE . IE KINGTON TIMES , JANUARY BOARDING - OUT PAYMENTS . Mrs. Baldwyn Childe remarked that the PETTY SESSIONS . people who had the boarded - out children Wednesday , before Messi's . G. F. H. Hing- were not satisfied with the extra is a week ley , E. Smith - Davies and J. Davis . ROCK SCHOOL CASE . Henry Evans was summoned for not send- ing his child regularly to school at Rock on The Chairman seconded . LEOMINSTER NOTES . * 6 , 1917 . SCOTTISH RAILWAY COLLISION . ELEVEN KILLED AND 40 INJURED NEAR EDINBURGH . CROWDED HOLIDAY TRAIN RUNS INTO LIGHT ENGINE . The collision occured on the main line of the North British Railway , between Edinburgh Lewis ( Broad Street ) , Leominster ; 9 flannel- ette shirts from Mrs. Frank Russell ; 1 day We regret to record the death of a well - shirt , 7 pairs of men's day socks , 2 mufflers , known resident in Mr. Milson Gwilliam , late 7 caps , from Mrs. Heygate , Buckland . granted by the Board and which made the passenger guard on the Tenbury and Bewdley weekly payment 7s . They wanted 8s . per line . Mr Gwilliam passed away on Decem- child . She proposed that they ask the Local ber 22nd at the age of 64 years , after a long are always strongly supported by the Leomin- The pantomimes of Mr. Carlton Fredricks Government Board for permission . illness . He had been a railway servant for ster public and the " Babes in the Wood , " with a light engine eleven persons were killed By the collision of a crowded passenger train He always 41 years and a guard for 38 years . November 8th . The mother said the lad was gretted that the children were taken out of sympathy is felt with his wife and family . ception to the rule . Much which visited the town this week was no ex- and over forty were injured last evening , near nearly 14 years , and he was employed on the House , as they were well looked after The funeral took place on Thursday , December houses on Wednesday and twice on Thursday Ratho , eight miles from Edinburgh . There were packed farm work . Mr. Waldron said that , if the by the Master and Matron . 28th , at the Priory . Churchyard , the Rev. W. and the audiences were very generous in their Mr. Nott moved as an amendment that the . J. Nelson officiating . The mourners were : applause . parents had appealed to the committee an exemption would have been granted . matter be considered at the next meeting . Mrs. Gwilliam ( widow ) , Mr. Frank Gwilliam played by Miss Ethel Vere , an old favourite in The part of " Robin Hood " was The question of the cost in the House would and Mr. Sidney Gwilliam , Birmingham ( sons ) , want working out very carefully . Mrs. Ebborn , Berryhill , Glos . ( sister ) , Mr. Eb- boy , and rendered some very successful songs . Top - Hole . " She was a charming principal Mr. Ashley seconded . born ( brother - in - law ) , Mrs. Frank Gwilliam " Maid Marion " was ably presented by Miss Mr. Taylor said that it would be very ( daughter - in - law ) . Flowers were sent by the Florence Rose , and the part of " Fairy Avis " wrong to pay 8s . per child . If that was following : " In ever loving memory from his was well taken by Miss Rose Maynard . done wages ought to be increased , so that where there were five children sorrowing wife and family " In loving mem- comic element was supplied to the full by the labourer a should be paid at least 40s . a week . , ory from Kezia and Tom " ; " With heartfelt " Robbers , " Mr. Fred Maynard and Mr. Frank The amendment was carried by nine votes sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. J. Mayers " ; Darwin , whose antics caused much fun . The " With sincere sympathy from Mrs. Thomas latter is a comedian who has done several and family " ; " With deepest sympathy from turns on the Moss and Stoll halls , including the Staff at Leominster Station " ; " With thirty - two nights at the Coliseum , London . deepest sympathy from Mr. Gillum and Flo . " The characters also included another old favourite in Mr. Charlie Goodman ( as " Flos- TO BE MEDICALLY EXAMINED . Charles Rudd , waggoner , Clifton - on - Teme , was charged with not reporting himself un- der the Military Service Act . Superintendent Walker said , the man was 137 years of age , and was the only waggoner on the farm , and Major Smith , of Worcester , said he did not ask that the man should be handed over to the military authorities , but he must be medically examined at Worces- ter , and then probably he would be substi- tuted . The Bench allowed that course to be taken , LIGHTING TROUBLE . Charles Davis and Richard Davis , of Rock ,. were summoned for not having lights on their waggon at Rock . The men said they thought they should be home before lighting up time . Mr. Capel Loft , who defended , said in consequence of the roads being so danger- ous from frost it took 3 hours to travel 5 miles . Each man was ordered to pay 6s . Thomas Cowndley , haulier , of Rock , had no lamps on his waggon . The defendant said he had to stop on the way to get the horse roughed , as the roads were so slippery.- Fined 6s . Frederick Taylor a young man , had no lights on his bicycle and pleaded that he had no matches . - Fined 6s . ROCK COUNCIL BRIDGE . ds - William Walsall ( 15 ) , John nd William Baynham , all be- ck , were summoned at a Child- for damaging the Boraston Mill nging to the Rock Rural District Baynham was not piesent , but the admitted that each knocked two the bridge , and that the stones fell into the brook . Mr. Rhous , Clerk to the Rural Council , said the damage done 15s . The Council brought the case as a warn- done . The mothers of the two lads expressed ing , so that no further damage would be their willingness to pay for the damage done , and this course was taken by the Justices . who told the boys that they had been guilty of very silly conduct . ber 1st ROCK MAN FINED . was to five . LEOMINSTER BOROUGH POLICE COURT . Thursday , before Mr. J. A. Daggs ( in the chair ) , Mr. H. Easton , Mr. E. Cole , Alderman George Page , Mr. T. J. Enoch . BET OF A BLOUSE . SOLDIER'S WIFE THEFT GIVEN ANOTHER CHANCE . Elizabeth Westcotf , married woman , of 86 , Bridge Street , was charged with stealing a blouse valued 5s . 11d . , from No. 12 , West Street , the property of Miss E. E. Colwell , lady's outfitter . Miss Colwell stated that on December 29th ( Friday last ) prisoner came into the shop . She thought it was between three and four p.m. She asked for blouses on approval . The assistant showed her some and she ( Miss Colwell ) pointed out to the assistant that it was not usual to let goods go out on approval during the busy time of the Market Day and prisoner had better come in in the evening . Prisoner saw one blouse which she thought would suit her and go with her skirt . Witness told the assistant she was not to have the blouse on approval . Prisoner then said " If you cannot let me have them I will go else- where . " She then left the shop . Witness it was then found that one of two navy blue told the assistant to put the blouses away and blouses was missing . She now identified the blouse in Court as her property . The and Glasgow . The 4.18 brain from Edinburgh great force into a light engine , which , through eight miles from Edinburgh , when it ran with to Glasgow was nearing Ratho Station , about some cause at present unexplained , had been left on the line at Queensferry Junction . Both were crowded with passengers , and it The first two carriages were badly damaged . quarters early in the evening that four persons was stated at the railway company's head- went reported to have been killed . AFTER THE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS . six men , three women , and two children . The Later the number was increased to eleven- bodies have not yet been identified .. A message from the village of Ratho adds being treated there before being sent to Edin- burgh Royal Infirmary . Several Red Cross ambulancas were hurried from Edinburgh to the scene of the accident , and the chief officials of the railway company went out by special train . It was the last day of the New Year holi- days , and large numbers werb travelling west , so the colliding train was unusually crowded . The funeral took place on Tuesday at Leo- sie , the Nurse " ) who will be well - known to minster Priory Churchyard of Raymond , the many who have visited the Weston - super - Mare that 40 passengers were injured and were twin son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Waldron , of 93 , pierrot pitch , where he has been for 14 years . Bargates , who passed away on December 29th The parts of the " Babes " were taken by at the age of 10 months . Much sympathy is Iris and Marjorie ,, two graceful dancers and felt for the parents who have been bereaved clever duettists . The chorus acquitted them- of three children in two years . The . Vicar selves excellently , the dresses were handsome ( the Rev. W. J. Nelson ) officiated at the and costly , and there was plenty of pretty funeral , the mourners being Mrs. Mills ( grand- music composed and arranged by Mr. Wilfred mother ) , Mr. and Mrs. Waldron ( father and Dane . mother ) , and the godmother . Altogether , the production was voted Flowers were as being quite equal to any of Mr. Fredricks ' sent as follows : " In ever loving memory of former successes , and patrons will look for- our darling baby from Mamma and Dada " ; ward to another treat from Mr. Fredricks ' " In affectionate remembrance of dear little company next year . Raymond from Grandma and Auntie Kate " ; " In deepest sympathy from Auntie Nell to darling Raymond " ; " In deepest sympathy from Auntie Sarah to dear little Ray " ; " To our dear brother from Ena , Willie , Desmond and Phyllis ; " " In ever loving remembrance from Aunty Mary ( Earl Shilton ) " ; " From Mrs. Morris and Ida " ; " From Mr. and Mrs. Preece " ; " From Auntie Fanny to dear baby " ; " To dear little Raymond from Auntie Dolly . " MUNITIONS VOLUNTEER VIOLATES HIS ACREEMENT . Tuesday , a At Wolverhampton Munitions Tribunal , on munitions volunteer , he failed to comply with man was charged that being a his undertaking by refusing to work at an tablishment to which he was assigned by day the question of the silence of the Town At a meeting of the Town Council on Tues - the Minister of Munitions . Mr. D. Martin , on behali of the Ministry Hall clock was raised . It was left with the Mayor of Munitions , said defendant signed on as a hours the clock commenced to strike and has action taken by his worship that in a few war . ( Alderman Gosling ) and so prompt was the munitions volunteer for the duration of the since announced the hours in the day - time , Regulations during the hours of darkness . duly conforming to the Defence of the Realm • six months , but it was apparent at the time that he put his initials to the document that Defendant claimed that he only signed for BOY AMOK IN TEA SHOP . DOES £ 4 10S . DAMAGE BECAUSE HE WAS KEPT WAITING . A boy's extraordinary conduct , because he was kept waiting in a refreshment shop longer than he thought was consistent with his dignity , was described on Tuesday at North London Police Court . First he broke a plate on the table , then When Furnishing Buy from the Maker . Largest Stocks in North Herefordshire OF Furniture , Bedsteads Carpets , Linoleums AND China . FREE DELIVERY To any part of the Country . SPECIAL TERMS To those Furnishing Throughout John Holmes , Complete House Furnisher , & c . CORN SQUARE . LEOMINSTER . BOY WITHOUT A NAME . he put a saucer under his heel and pulverised it . When it was pointed out to him that he HIS MYSTERIOUS JOURNEY ON GREAT was damaging other people's property his re- and overturn a table , the marble top of which tort was to smash 16 cups and saucers to bits he smashed . NORTHERN LINE . identity of a lad about 6 years old who has Hertford police are inquiring about the bottles . Still his appetite for destruction was un- reached the town in mysterious circumstances . appeased , and he pulled down a stack of hausted , but his conduct had so alarmed the Aggleton . As nothing led to Hertford Work- He arrived by the 6.48 p.m. Great Northern mineral water crates and broke 12 dozen train , carrying a letter addressed to a cottage By this time he was somewhat ex- home near Ware , and signed by Hester M. at the home , he was taken customers in the shop that 20 of them fled .. but had not paid . They had had refreshments before they left , house . There he remains , while inquiries , are being made . Phillip , his age 16 , and it was said he was earn- ford by a woman who had a perambulator , The name of the amazing boy was James was handed to the ticket collector at Wat- All that has yet been discovered is that he he had done in asserting his manhood was with instructions to hand him to the guard on ing 26s a week as a gas fitter . The damage Police Sergeant Worthing said he received the war would go on for more than that information from Miss Colwell of . the loss of period . a blouse about 3 p.m. on December 29th . He A witness was called who said defendant met the defendant in Broad Street going to- The coming of the New Year in Leominster only worked for three months at a Gover'n- Frederick Pope , of Rock , was summoned for being on land in the occupation of Thomas if she had been to Miss Colwell's shop and past years . wards home . He stopped her and asked her created none of the stir to be observed in ment works . He was now.employed on some H. Mills , of the Deesland Farm , on Decem- she said she had been to several shops as lations made the time honoured bell - ringing in even six months on munitions . He had The Defence of the Realm Regu- thing else at Shrewsbury , and had not put Mr. Capel Loft prosecuted and Mr. Ivens . well as Miss Colwell's . He told her she was illegal . Carol singers , however , were plenti- been told that he must comply with instruc- estimated at £ 4 10s . , and the magistrate fined the Hertford train . suspected of stealing a blouse from Miss Col - ful and householders were reminded of the tions , or he would probably be taken before him 2s and ordered him to pay £ 4 8s . as wearing a blue jersey , pepper and salt waist- The boy has a fresh complexion .. well's shop , that if she had it , she had better arrival of 1917 by frequent applications for the Court , and had replied that he did not tell the truth , as he was going to take her damages , with the alternative of 21 days ' im- coat , dark striped knickers , blue scarf , black back to Miss Colwell's and in all probability prisonment . She replied : " I stockings , lace boots , dark overcoat , with a she would be searched . strap at the back , and brown mixture cap . He cannot give any intelligent account of him- self , but says he knows London , Dundee and Edinburgh . of Kidderminster , defended . Mr. Loft said the prosecutor had been to a sale at the Walshes , and afterwards walked home . On the way he heard pheasants rise , and he heard a gun discharged . Mr. Mills knew the defendant well , and saw him almost daily , so that there could be no question of identification , for he was close to him , and could have taken hold of him . Mr. Mills said he was sure there was no mistake about the man , and he had a dog with him . When the defendaat saw him he began to run , and got into a boy by the side of the brook . Mr. Ivens said there was evidently a steeple- chase going on , as several fences had to be cleared . New Year's Gifts . " # The " Christmas Envelopes of Mercy " mind where he went . Defendant was fined 30s . a AEROPLANE CATCHES FIRE . A mishap to the propeller , it is believed , brought down an aeroplane in the Home the machine caught fire and was completely Counties on Monday . On reaching the ground destroyed . The observer and pilot were taken to hos- pital suffering from burns . THE WRITING ON THE WALL . At Willesden Police Court on Monday a husband for writing on the wall of her house . woman applied for a summons against her The Magistrate : What did he write ? Woman A happy new year . refused a summons and indignantly left the The The lady was have got the blouse . I am sorry I took it . I issued by the National Committee for Relief will go back and pay Miss Colwell for it .. I in Belgium have been returned by the children do not know what made me do it . " They of the Infants ' Department of the British AN EXPENSIVE " LARK . " went back to the shop and as soon as she School , and the total contribuions amount to went in she took the blouse from underneath 28s . This result achieved by the little ones Thomas Holds ( 17 ) , 95 , Bank Street , Brierley At Tipton Police Count on Tuesday , John her coat and put it on a box . Miss Colwell is an excellent one , and the appeal made for Hill , was charged with assaulting Leah Jen- identified the blouse as the one she had lost . the children of Belgium evidently touched the nie Etheridge ( 14 ) telegraph messenger at the He then took prisoner to the police station hearts of the parents . and she was bailed out . With each envelope Tipton Post Office . Prisoner : I'm sorry I took it . I don't don . In this , the report of Dr. W. P. Lucas , ham ) prosecuted on behalf of the Post Office Mr. Pritchett ( instructed was sent an appeal by the Lord Mayor of Lon- by Messrs . Weeks and Simmonds , Birming know what made me do it . Charles Lucas , waggoner to Mr. Mills , said Prisoner was charged with the offence and children , was summarised . As the result of the accused . a famous American specialist in diseases of authorities , and Mr. W. Waldron represented heard the report of a gun that afternoon , pleaded guilty , electing to be dealt with sum- investigations in Belgium during the summer and also the crowing of the cock pheasants.inarily . She said she was very sorry . Her of 1916 Dr. Lucas reported that ( 1 ) Tuber - telegram at the premises of the Cable Acces On November 10th Etheridge delivered P.C. Underwood said that when he served mother was ill , her baby was ill , and she was culosis is increasing rapidly among the older sories Company , Tividale , where defendant the summons on the defendant he declared under the doctor . Her mind must have been children of the working classes ; ( 2 ) Rickets is was employed . As she was leaving the prem- that he had never seen Mills in his life unsettled . She would never do it again . She increasing among the younger children ; ( 3 ) , ises she asked defendant for a match to light The defendart , in his evidence , said he appealed for lenient treatment on account of Every tuberculosis sanatorium in Belgium is her bicycle lamp , and it was alleged that he lived at Brook Farm , Heightington , and on her young baby which she was feeding . the day named he and his brother were busy Superintendent Rooke said there was no ( 4 ) , Babies born now weigh less and measure sequently when interviewed crowded . Their waiting lists are increasing ; then committed the act complained of . Sub- packing wool to be sent to Kidderminster . previous conviction . , Her husband was by Detective He had no time to go out shooting , and he soldier . less than those before the war . They are Hicks , of the Metropolitan Police attached to swore that he did not have the gun out that Prisoner : He has been abroad and has come generally weak and many have to be kept alive the General Post Office , London , defendant day . He did not know the complainant and back again . in incubators ; ( 5 ) , Belgian mothers are made the following statement I did not Sir Richard Winfrey , Parliamentary Scere- had never spoken to him . All that Mills had birth - rate in Brussels has decreased by 48 I put both my arms round her from the Board , and said the Local Government Board able to nurse their children properly ; ( 6 ) , The take the telegram from her . I saw her out - tary to the Board of Agriculture Committee , said in the witness box was untrue . side the office , and she asked me for a match . on Saturday outlined various schemes of the similar decreases . This is attributed to lack is all . " " Why did you do that ? " asked the ing the by - laws so that people with small per cent . Other large Belgian towns show back . and tickled her under the arms . That had been approached with a view to amend- of vitality and nourishment and to mental the younger portion of the population is but did not tay to get away . " anxiety . The need of Belgium and especially detective . Defendant replied , " I did it for a houses could keep pigs on their premises . greater than lark . The girl laughed and wriggled a bit , The Board's message to farmers was , " Hang think that the children of Leominster ever and we are pleased to membered their on to your pigs if you possibly can . ' less fortunate Allies Christmas Day . Mr. Loft suggested that the defendant spent more time with a gun on his shoulder than in any other occupation , and he indignantly denied the allegation . Arthur Cope said he and his brother were busy packing wool at the time that it was alleged the defendant was in the field shoot- ing at the pheasants . Mr. Ivens said it was a remarkable case . There was a serious conflict of evidence , and his defence was that the defendant was not on the land that day . ' The Bench fined the defendant 20s . Mr. Enoch asked if prisoner had the money with her to pay for the blouse . P.S. Worthing said she had five or six shillings in her hand . the case . She hoped the Bench would be as Miss Colwell said she did not wish to press lenient as possible , considering that the hus- band was serving his country and that she had a young baby . She did not wish to be hard and hoped the Bench under the circum- stances would deal leniently in the case . The Chairman said the Magistrates had tried to give the case the kindest consideration they could , and they thought prisoner ought to be grateful to Miss Colwell for what she had said . Prisoner would be bound over under the First Offenders ' Act and would have to pay the costs , 15s . AN OLD SERVANT'S SUICIDE . DISAPPEARANCE OF JAM . un- Defendant now stated that he did not in- re- tend to insult the girl in any shape or form , 011 and repeated that he regarded his action as a lark . A fine of , 40s . was imposed . RUGBY FIRE TRAGEDY . court . HANG ON TO YOUR PIGS . " FAILING TO PAY RAILWAY FARES . Penalties amounting to £ S were on Monday imposed on a Leamington young man named Harry Lovatt , munition worker , for having failed to pay his railway fare , and giving a false name and address . A Coventry man ham without a ticket . had to pay £ 3 5s . for travelling from Birming- was He is HANCING FROM A LAMP - POST . BRISTOL MAN SURPRISED IN THE FOG . Going along in the fog at 4:30 a.m. on Thurs- day , a Bristol working man , named William Cole , ran into a body dangling from a lamp- post . At the inquest on Friday , he said he not to touch it . cut the body - down . roused people living near , but was afraid to Neighbours advised him The Coroner : You found a man hanging and were afraid to cut a cord . Cole I should think I was . The Coroner : And we are living in the twentieth century . Cole I didn't know whether I was doing right or wrong . shipwright , who had suffered from depression . The Coroner : You had better go to school . again . mind " was returned . The deceased proved to be John Knight , a A verdict of " Suicide whilst of unsound 1hours without anybody being able to muster The Coroner said the body was hanging for up courage to cut it down . Had he been cut down the man's life , might have been saved . THE SLAVE DEALERS . CHEAP BELGIAN LABOUR FOR THE GERMANS . Reuter's Agency learns that according to advices received in London the German authorities in Schleswig - Holstein : are offering to farmers and other employers Belgians , both men and women , as servants . The ages of these Belgians vary from 18 to 36 , and the rate 30 per cent . below the rate current in the of pay asked for by the German authorities is district . they are entitled to deduct the sum from the The employers have to pay the authorities half of the travelling expenses , but wages of the unhappy Belgians . A very successful effort in aid of our Blinded Soldiers and Sailors has been made during the Christmas season in connection with the Leo- minster Baptist Church . A communication was recently received by the local Sunday A distressing tragedy was the subject of an TENBURY WELLS RURAL School Union from Sir Arthur Pearson , Bart . , inquest at Rugby on Friday . Left with four as President of the National Institute for the children under 11 , her husband being_a DISTRICT COUNCIL . Blind , asking for an effort to be made in con- prisoner of war in Germany , Mrs. M. E. MEMORIALS TO FALLEN HEROES . nection with the National Carol League to Cleaver , of New Bilton , went to work as a SOLICITOR FOUND DROWNED . raise funds for St Dunstan's Hostel , where laundress on Wednesday , leaving the three A meeting of Tenbury Wells Rural District our soldiers and sailors blinded during the war younger children in charge of her daughter , Council was held on Tuesday at the Union are being cared for and trained . The hat and coat of Mr. Richard Barnes , Workhouse , when there were present : Mr. As the local aged 10. During the morning the little girl a solicitor , of Avenue - road , Crouch End , were Sunday School Union did not see its way to took the baby , aged four months , to the discovered George Ballard ( in the chair ) , Mrs. Baldwyn A singular story was told at an inquest held take up the matter the Baptist Sunday School mother to be fed , and shortly afterwards the Fields on December 12th , and for three days near a pond at Parliament Hill Childe , the Rev. E. E. Lea , Mr. E. V. V. at Llangrove School , near Ross , before Mr. and Choir decided jointly to make an effort little brother toddled up to say that " Lucy's the pond was unsuccessfully diagged . Wheeler , Mr. G. E. Godson , Mr. W. Ashley , John Moore , the acting coroner for South and it is gratifying to know that the result clothes are on fire , and she is crying . " Mr. H. T. Nott , and Mr. H. P. Pound , with The Hereford , on the body of Matha Burch , of exceeded their hopes and expectations . At the request of the relatives it , the Clerk ( Mr. Leonard Ashley ) , and the Woodbine Cottage , Llangrove , whose body was in the afternoon and evening ( after the regular The little brother said his sister was lighting day , when it was said Mr. Barnes was over- Printed and Published by the Proprietor , A. Carol mother rushed to the house , and found the again dragged on services were held on Sunday , December 4th , child , aged six , charred almost to a cinder . body was found , and at the inquest on Mon- December 28 , when the found in Gleany Well , Fishpond , shortly after Christmas . evening service ) at which collections were Amelia Florence Tainsh , of Ragged House , made . a candle to get some fuel from the coalhole worked , a verdict of " Suicide while of Un- Later in the evening several houses when her clothing caught alight . Llangarron , said deceased had been in the were visited where Carols were sung and on service of her family for fourty - seven years . the evening of Christmas Day the younger She left on her own accord on December 20 , male , members formed themselves into a carol saying : " I must leave the house to - day party and made a tour of the town , this part There had been a little unpleasantness , and of the effort alone realising £ 2 58 . on December 9 deceased came to her early in reception and a generous response were met A kindly the morning and asked her for an interviey , with everywhere and a total sum of £ 14 75 . which she agreed to . Burch then made a 5d . was received . complaint to her of the manner of her fellow- all expenses , leaving £ 14 to be forwarded to The odd 7s . 5d . will cover servant towards her on the previous day , the institution . which she had resented . It was in reference to all denominations contributed to Individual friends belonging to some property of witness's , which was splendid result and the Baptist friends feel Surveyor ( Mr. R. W. Jarvis . Letters were read in reference to the pro- posed memorials to Worcestershire men who Jiad fallen in the war . this Colonel Wheeler said that the matter arose through a letter sent out broadcast by the Mayor of Worcester . It appeared from the letter that what he had inaugurated was a County Memorial - it was not so , it was a City Memorial . , Lord Coventry's name ap- peared as on the Committee ,, but he was Lord Lieutenant of the city as well as of the county , The name of Mr. Willis Bund did not appear as Chairman of the County Coun- cil . He did not wish to say anything against the very laudable fund , but he did want to alleged to have disappeared . Afterwards she well repaid for their labour , and very gratified disabuse the mind of the public that it was had an interview with the other servant and for the friendly reception they received . a county memorial . He had attended a asked her for an explanation . It was to the county meeting , and a County Memorial would be arranged under the guidance of the Lord Lieutenant He hoped that the scheme of the Mayor would not divent funds from the County Memorial . The Mayor's was a very praiseworthy scheme , but it was purely a city scheme . Mr. Ashley thought it premature to take up any scheme at present ; they should wait till the end of the war . STONE TENDERS . The Surveyor said it was usual to adver tise for stone tenders , and it was decided to ask for quotations from the Clee Hill Granite Company and also from two firms as to the supply of slag WELLS TENBURY BOARD OF GUARDIANS . Colonel E. V. V. Wheeler presided at the monthly meeting of the Tenbury Board of Guardians on Tuesday . There were also pres ent Mrs. Baldwyn Childe , the Rev. E E. Lea , Mr. W. Ashley , Mr. H. T. Nott , Mr. G. Ballard , Mr. W. Taylor , Mr. H. P. Pound , Mr G. E. Godson , Mr. R. Jones , Mr. J. Cadle , Mr. M. H. Smallman , Mr. F. C Tomkins , and Mr. G. Wozencroft , with Ma . L. Ashley ( Clerk ) and Mr. Oseland ( Relieving Officer ) . FINANCE . The finance report showed that after cheques amounting to £ 582 0s 2d . had been paid out there would be a balance in hand of £ 641 15s . 6d . TENDERS . Tenders for three months were accepted as follows , Beef , 1s . 1d . per lb. , mutton 1s . 1d . suet 10d . , bread 9d . per loaf , flour 12s . per bushel , cake 5d . per lb. , petroleum 1s . 2d . per gallon , coal , Channock cobbles 26s . per ton Cannock hards 24s .; for six months coffins 28s . , haircutting 3d . , shaving 1d . The IN ARREARS . Clerk reported that eleven parishes were in arrears with calls due , the total amount being £ 640 . The Clerk was instructed to write to the Overseers on the matter . ASYLUM CHARGES . Notice was received from Burghill Asylum that the charge for in - maintenance would be increased from 11s . 8d . to 11s . 11d . for the next three months . effect that a quantity of jam had for the past two years apparently been taken from the cup- board where it was kept . That was what caused the unpleasantness during the days previous to the deceased leaving .. Other evidence was given to the effect that Burch had all her life been somewhat irra- tional , and that at times had not been re- sponsible for her actions . She had also been depressed of late . The jury returned a verdict of " Suicide . whilst temporarily insane . " FATTED CHICK FOR SOLDIER . WIDOW'S DILEMMA SOLVED BY MAGISTRATE . A troubled - looking little man thrust himself into the witness - box at Willesden Police Court on Wednesday , and , with an air of import- ance , told a tale of woe to a gravely amused Bench . It apeared that his " poo sister , a widow woman , your worship , " had a pet chicken . which was a sort of friend to her like , " but every morning the post brought her an onymous letter complaining that the fowl dis- turbed someone's repose . an- Yet the was a policeman living on either side , and neither had uttered a word of com- plaint ! Now , what was the owner of the chick to do ? asked the little man , and the magistrate gravely advised him to take no notice of anonymous letters . With profuse thanks , the applicant bowed . himself out of court , adding as he left that the chicken was being fatted pending the re- turn of the widdow's son from the front , " if he ever do come back , " to give him a treat . SEQUEL TO A RAID IN WOLVERHAMPTON . Mrs. Lloyd Hall acknowledges with thanks books and magazines for the Army Service Corps , from the following Miss Preece , Mrs. Urwick , Mr. Badham . * been NO SUGAR . FOR OLD HORSES . fo horses at . Cricklewood were given a New Year's Day feed of carrots and apples on Mon- Old and invalid animals at Westeroft Farm day , but no sugar , bread , and biscuits & s well as 10 donkeys , this was a considerable in former years . As there are 80 horses , as economy . THE ARREST OF OFFICERS . Police Court on Monday it was stated that During the hearing of a case at Marylebone the military authorities had made an order that any officer riested for drunkenness was to be handed to then . to be dealt with . " But in what way have they any right to Excellent selections of films have . make such an order ? " asked Mr. Paul Tay- booked for exhibition at Leominster Picture lor . " If arrested by the police they ought Palace next week . On Monday , Tuesday and to be brought here , whether officers or no " Wednesday the programme is headed by " The of Police had acquiesced in the arrangement , On being informed that the Commissioner Bells of Rheims , " a picture which presents a superlative example of German Kultur .. his worship said that was a different matter , The three - act drama " The Flying Twins , is and it was all very well and good . a great story of circus life , featuring the famous Thanhouser Twins . Also on the pro- gramme are " The House of Guilt " ( two - part Essanay drama ) , and " Jack Spratt and the SOLDIER'S TRIP ON BUFFER . was not included in it he took " French leavel . " When the train arrived in London on the found Scales of Love " ( comedy ) and Pathe Gazette , A private soldier's lively New Year's Eve great attraction is a wonderful four - act film- Guildhall . On Thursday , Friday and Saturday next the adventure was described on Monday at the A draft from his regiment was play " A Soldier and a Man . " This is a pic - due to leave for France , but as his battalion torial representation of the famous play writ- ten by Ben Landeck , which was performed for nearly 5,000 nights throughout Great Britain first stage of the journey he was and the Colonies . Other films of merit are " Re - incarnation " ( featuring Florence LaBadie perched on the buffer of a carriage , and his and Arthur Bower ) , " The Fable of Adolph and wanted to go to France as well as the others , explanation when arrested was that Flora " ( comedy ) , and the second episode of and this was his way of getting there . the new serial " The Red Circle . " was handed over to military escort , along " with a number of other absenters , who had The Rev. Gordon Lang conducted a Watch- overstayed their New Year's leave and cheer- night service at the Congregational Church fully surrendered themselves to the police . on Sunday . There was a fair congregation and the sermon was based on the text " Let it alone another year . " sound Mind " was returned . " THE T. SOUTHALL , at his Offices , 27 , Drapers- Lane , Leominster .. " Ware " Boot regd . Is simply the Logical conclusion or Superior Workmanship AND Best Material To produce FOOTWEAR that completely satisfies all the DEMANDS OF Country Wearers . 14/65 Pair Tan Waterproof Leather , he with or without Nails . He FIVE YEARS FOR A LUGGAGE THIEF . The collection in the Wesleyan Church on At Chester Sessions , on Monday , John Ben- Sunday night last realised £ 1 13s . 6d . , which nett was sentenced to five years penal servi- was augmented by £ 2 6s . 6d . raised by the fude for stealing passengers luggage . There choir by carol singing . This sum will be were fifteen wairants against the prisoner .. devoted to the fund for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors . The following articles were sent last week As the sequel to a raid on a Wolverhamp- to the Headquarters of the British Red Cross ton theatre by military and police under the Society from the local Work Depot , 50 , Etnam Military Service Act and the Defence of the Street , Leominster : 75 calico slings , 45 flan- Realm Act , to ascertain how many men in nelette shoulder bandages , 13 small pillow the audience were shirking army duty , four cases ; 15 Flannelette many - tail bandages ; 15 youths were charged at the local police court flannelette abdominal bandages ; 45 calico - ab- on Tuesday . Two were released on their dominal bandages , 40 flannelette T bandages , promising to enlist and the others were fined 40s . each . In one case the defendant had been debadged , and instead of reporting himself to the military authorities he had been walk- ing about for 14 w £ 600 . It was stated that at Birmingham he stole £ 230 worth , and the total was nearly At Crewe station he stole three lots of lug- method was to go to the luggage van , select the best - looking trunk , and send it to the left luggage office . " ALLEGED BOGUS OFFICER ESCAPES FROM CUSTODY . At Slough on Wednesday Charles William bandages , 5 limb pillows , 28 skull caps . 10 calico stump bandages , 15 calico knee James was remanded for a week on charges Committee acknowledge with grateful thanks hotels while wearing the uniform of a Hussar The of stealing money and jewellery from Slough 4 feather pillows from Mrs. Richard Bright , officer . Whist being conveyed to Oxford and Miss Hall ; pneces of material from Mr. prison the accused escaped from custody . Weaver & Son , No. 1 , Drapers Lane , Leominster . and Market Place , VOL . 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