The Kington Times - January 1917
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Kington Times 20th January 1917 - Page 4
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| Date | 20/01/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 20th January 1917 |
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4 " How much does it Cost " ? THE KINGTON TIMES , JANUARY 20 , 1917 . Not but " How long will it wear " ? is the real test of Furniture and our goods are good all through , not only the parts you see but the parts you don't see . Pennell Bros. , Duke Street , Kington . Poultry , Eggs , Fruit , Rabbits and Agricultural Produce . E. DRINKWATER , GREYLANDS . HEREFORD , Will attend The Talbot Hotel Yards and Market , KINGTON , every TUESDAY . BEST PRICES given for any quantity of the above . Cash Payments . Pullets For Sale . Dental Surgery . MESSRS . T. R. Johnson AND D. F. Osborne 11 , St. Owen St. , HEREFORD , Strathvlew , MALVERN . ATTENDANCE AT Church St. , Kington . Every TUESDAY . LIGHTING - UP TIME . Monumental Work in all its branches . Satisfaction Guaranteed . Graves Bricked Coffins Made AND on 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 . Defective Drains Tested and Re - laid . KINGTON RURAL LOCAL TRIBUNAL . At a meeting of the above on Friday , last there were present : Mr. W , C. Chambers ( in the chain , Messrs . J. Ratcliffe , E. W. Jones , T. W. Sankey , J. Williams , G. H. Jackson , E. H. Greenly , E. Bird , E. I. Crump , W. Jenkins ( Agricultural representative ) , General Hore ( Military representative ) and B. Philpin ( Clerk ) . The following cases were considered : - Joseph Victor Davies , group 1 , Kintley , Brilley , cowman . - Refused . David Charles Davies , group 2 , Kintley , Brilley , waggoner . - Conditional exemption . John Edward Hughes , group 1 , Parkgate , Lyonshall , cowman . - Refused . Richard Edwards , junior , Staunton Old Court , Staunton - on - Arrow , waggoner , group 1. Conditional exemption . Albert Watkins , group 1 , Wood Farm , Win- forton , waggoner . - Exemption until a substi- tute is found . RESTRICTED George Harris , group 8 , Lady Arbour Cot LIGHTING . tage , Winforton , waggoner . - Conditional ex- 6.25 emption , 6.27 LAMPS ON VEHICLES . Saturday , January 20th 4.55 Sunday , January 21st 4.57 Monday , January 22nd 4.59 6.29 Tuesday , January 23rd Wednesday , January 24th Thursday , January 25th ... Friday , January 26th 5.0 6.30 5.2 6.32 5.4 6.34 5.6 6.36 The Kington Times . SATURDAY , JANUARY 20th , 1917 . at The following gifts have been received the Red Cross Hospital at Kington , during the past week , for which grateful thanks are sent to the donors -Miss K. Pemberton , broom ; Mrs. Edwards ( Titley ) , swedes ; Miss Pearson , carrpts ; Mr. W. Banks , vegetables ; Mr. Greenly , vegetables ; Mrs. Probyn , eggs ; Mrs. Duggun ( Woodside ) . cabbages ; Mrs. Dillow , Brussel sprouts ; Mrs. Turner , bread daily ; Hereford Red Cross Hospital Depot , 2 dozen roller bandages ; Mrs. Henderson ( Lynhales ) , rabbits , papers . # George Beaumont , Kinsham , Presteign , cow- man , group 1. - Exemption until a substitute is found . William Price Jones , Yew Tree Farm , Lin- gen , waggoner , group 1. - Refused . Albert E. Jenkins , Titley , shoeing and gen- eral smith group 40. - Conditional exemption . William James Pritchard , aged 31 , single , Lower Welson Farm , Winforton , shepherd.- Conditional exemption . Hugh Macdonald Chester , aged 18 , The Sheriffs , Lyonshall , shepherd . - April 1st , final . George Thomas Payne , married , aged 39 , Bache Brook , Aymestry , waggoner . Condi- tional exemption . Frederick Taylor Hodges , aged 27 , married , Amberslone , Brilley , cowman . Exemption until a substitute is found . Alfred Nicholls , Stockley , Staunton - on - Ar row , shepherd , single , aged 27. - Conditional exemption . KINGTON URBAN LOCAL TRIBUNAL . COUNTY APPEAL DECISIONS . LOCAL CASES . before a The following local cases came meeting of the Herefordshire County Appeal Tribunal on Thursday : - The military appealed against exemption be . ing granted to Ernest Davies , 24 , single , work- ing farm bailiff , in the employ of his mother , Mrs. Lavinia Davies , Halaston Farm , Sarnes- field . Mr. E. L. Wallis appeared for Davies . -Appeal dismissed . Allan Francis Preece , 28 , single , fruit fore- man , in the employ of W. T. Cooke , Brook House , King's Pyon , was appealed against by the military . - Dismissed . em- Joseph William Griffin , 25 , single , ployed by Henry Griffin , The Hurst , Weobley , as assistant to the stockman . Passed B 2 . May 1st . Francis Brown , 26 , single , a smallholder , of Coombes Moor , Presteign asked for further time . - Dismissed . William Herbert Lewis , 22 , single , baker , in the employ of Isaiah Lewis , High Street , Kington , baker and confectioner , asked for further time . Dismissed ; not to be called up before February 18th . Thomas Biddle , 38 , married , Bargates , Leo- minster , assurance agent , asked for further time on domestic grounds . Passed B 1. Dis- missed ; not to be called up before February 18th . Frederick Charles Reynolds , 33 , married , Kingsland , master baker , asked for further time . Passed C 2. - June 1st . Arthur Spencer , 32 , married , farmer and haulier , Lower Cross , Kingsland , asked for fur- ther exemption . Mr. Wallis appeared for the applicant . - April 1st , on condition that he breaks up extra land . Thomas A. Morgan , 20 , single , stockman and ploughman , in the employ of W. A , Morgan . Oxhouse , Shobdon , asl ed for further time.- July 1st LYONSHALL . DEATH OF MR . E. A. GWATKIN . We regret to record the death on Saturday At a meeting of the above Tribunal on Sat- last of Mr. E A. Gwatkin , of Ovals Farm , urday last , there were present : Mr. W. C. after a few weeks ' illness patiently borne , at Chambers ( Chairman ) , Messrs . E. Bird , S. the early age of 49. He leaves a widow and Geaussent , H. G. Hughes , J. Oliver , C. Price , three children . Mr. Gwatkin came live at W. Price , Captain E. A. Mahir ( Military Pembridge from Pontypool five years ago , representative ) and J. R. Swindells ( Clerk ) . finally taking the Ovals Farm from the late George Deykes , aged 34 , single , coal and Mr. Stephen Robinson , of Lynhales , intending general haulier , employed by his father , Vic- it for his son , but the war breaking out his toria Road - Refused . r , Vic- | son volunteered and joined the Shropshire Thomas , Powell , 3 , Crooked Well , Kington , Yeomanry . Mr. Gwatkin was much esteemed . aged 37 , married , shopman and slaughterman He was of a jovial and kindly disposition and emption . Thomas , butcher . - Conditional ex- had made friends with all he came in contact with . We are sure Mrs. Gwatkin and her George Evans , Mill Street , Kington , aged children have the sincere sympathy of the 37. married , shopman and slaughterman for neighbourhood . Mr. H. J. Oliver . - Conditional exemption . The visit of Mr. R. E. Prothero ( President of the Board of Agriculture ) to Hereford was a notable event and it is to be hoped that his appeal will have far - reaching effects . The for Mr. G. daily papers yesterday naturally compared the speech with the announcement of the further Mrs. W. G. STORR - BARBER demands made by the Army upon the land . The Birmingham Post , while giving Mr. Prothero credit for whole - hearted desire to give the farmers every facility for accomplish- ing the , task before them remarks : " But we ( Top of Bargates ) . LEOMINSTER . LADIES ' and CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHER . NORTH HEREFORDSHIRE HOUNDS . cannot feel in reading the report of his speech The KINGTON NATIONAL EGG COLLECTION . Drew 1 , per Mrs. OBITUARY . after a short illaess . He was for many years Season's Sale OF MILLINERY AND Oddments of WINTER GOODS IN DRAPERY AT J. A. COLE'S , THE PEOPLE'S DRAPER , 24 , High Street , Leominster . OLD RADNOR . KILLED IN ACTION . The sad news was received last week by Mr. Sam Stokes , Green Lane , that his second son , Private William Stokes , 18th Welsh Regiment , KINGSLAND . DISTRICT NOTES . * The number of eggs received at the incal depot of the National Egg Collection last Fri- The collections were : from day was 461 . Miss Saer ( Springfield ) , Mrs. Owen ( Shobdon ) , the Navy Stall in the Market , contributed by was killed in action in France on December 30th . Deep sympathy is felt in the neighbour . Mrs. Woodhouse , Two Friends , total 25 ; Iving- hood for , Mr. and Mrs. Stokes and family in ton ( per Miss Hyslop ) 50 , Shobdon School their sad bereavement . The memorial service ( per Mr. and Miss Lewis ) 8 , Kingsland School will take place at Old Radnor Church after ( per Mr. and Mrs. Nock ) 5 , Kingsland Parish evening service on Sunday next . The following ( per Miss Price ) 23 , Monkland 2 , Lucton ( per letter has been received by Mr. and Mrs Stokes Mrs. Payne Brown ) 15 , Leysters Children , Mrs. from the Rev. Neil C. Smith , C.F. , Chaplain Hawkins , and Mrs. Chattock 19 , Eardisland to the Regiment " It is with deep regret School ( per Mr. T. Wood ) 32 , Eardisland that 4 write to send you sad news . Your son , Parish ( per Miss May Dyke ) 12 , Eye Council W. Stokes , was killed instantaneously by an ex . School ( per Mr. and Mrs. Vick ) 5 , Orleton plosion whilst on duty on December 30th . The School 15 , Eyton Parish 19 , Hope and Ford 5 , Burial Service was read at the little cemetéry Pudleston ( per Miss Owen ) 18 , Town Collec- near the spot . With deepest sympathy in tions - Per Mrs. Pullman , 4s . 6d . and 3 eggs ; which all the members of the battalion join . " Per Miss L. Norgrove , 12s . 7d . and 8 eggs ; Private Stokes ' Company Commander writes Per Miss Dowding , 4s . 1od . and 6 eggs ; bought as follows " It is with deep regret that I with cash , in hand , 120 eggs . The other con- have to inform you of the death of your son , tributors were : Master J. E. Coates ( Aymes- Private W. Stokes , 44413 , who was killed in trey House , Malvern ) , Mrs. Burlton ( Eaton action on December 30th , 1916. Your son was Hill ) , Miss Proudman ( Luston ) , Mrs. Ascroft a splendid soldier , and was one of our bombers . ( The Tudor House ) , Mrs. Ingram ( Bateman , Your loss is shared with his companions in the Arms , Shobdon ) , Miss Edwards ( Monkland ) , that he greatly heartened his audience . " Among the deaths which have occurred in platoon and by me his company commander . Miss Hutchinson ( Grantsfield ) , Miss Wood same paper , however , commends the idea that Kington and district during the last weeks Please accept our deepest sympathy in your sad ( The Ryelands ) , Miss M. Gibbons ( Leinthall . women - labour should be regarded as supple- are Mr. E. A. Gwatkin , Ovals Farm , King- bereavement . Earles ) , Mrs. Bright ( Ivingtonbury ) , Mr. Hill mental to and not in substitution of male Forty - two eggs were received at the Depot ten , who died on Saturday last ; Mr. George labour . The writer differs from Mr. Prothero on Tuesday . They came from Mrs. ( Orleton Manor ) , Miss Williams ( Stockton- Addis , who formerly resided at Haywood Com- bury ) . The Controllers of the Depot , c / o in regard to potatoes and says : " When he Mr. G. Davies 4 , per Mrs. Hicks 6 , Kington on , Kington , and was recently in the employ Mrs. Bright , 30 , High Street , Leominster , will talks of the possibility of a ' glut he talks of Girls ' School 8 , Kington Infants ' School 5 , of Mr. W. H. Banks , of Hergest Croft ; Mr. something which certainly will never happen . Mrs. Preece ( College ) 2 , Mrs. Price ( Rushock , who passed away suddenly on Sunday morning day morning was to the memory of Mr. John William Stanley , of Duke Street , Kington , be glad to purchase eggs at wholesale prices . At the Wesleyan Church the service on Sun- With his fixed price we shall never grow all 3 , per Mrs. Cornish Watkins 5 , the potatoes we need , even though our need Walker 8 . We are asked by the Postmaster to appeal is not greater than in normal years . " For many again for gifts of old razors for the troops . Cash donations were received from : " A engine driver on the Great Western Railway Thomas , late of Lorne House subsequent meeting at Newport Mr. Prothero Friend " . 4d . , per Mrs. Cornish Watkins 1s . and retired a few years ago . Mrs. Precce , wife years , previously to his going to reside at A collection is being made by the Master devoted attention to pigs . was connected Cutler of Sheffield , and however old a razor of Mr. Arthur Preece , of Duke Street , King- Orleton a short time ago , he The Birmingham 1d . , Mrs. Wall 3d . ton , who has left a large family of tender with Kingsland Methodism , in Post writer says that the current prices of every way may be it will be thankfully received so long years ; and Mrs. Angel , widow of the late Mr. rendering it valuable assistance . Also to the as it it possible to re - grind the blade . meal do not offer any inducement to the fat- William Angel , of The Floodgates , Kington , churches in a wide neighbourhood he willingly razors received are sent to the hospitals . tening of pigs for profit , and concludes : " If a car- gave his services as local preacher . the President of the Board of Agriculture is able DIVORCE the latter was formerly well known as a to solve the problem of securing cheaper feed- rier to - Builth , Penybont , and other markets . large congregation was indicative of the res- pect in which he was held . The Rev. Geo . ing stuffs and fertilizers , to which he is now lliot Lee conducted the service and in his giving his earnest attention , he will afford the sermon made fitting reference to him . farmers and the small cultivator the most Cole's Hill valuable assistance in their task of fattening Eardisley stock , providing milk , and growing crops . " The question of the increased production of ground of the desertion and misconduct of her Mrs. Lower took place at the Radnorshire food crops during the coming year is occupy husband , Percy Holland.Arms Hotel , when upwards of 80 were present . ing a very large share of the public attention , and Herefordshire is taking its part in the King's Proctor ) , said the marriage of petitioner sented Counsel , Mr. Talbot Ponsonby ( for the The room had been nicely decorated and pre- At the Harewood ( Ross ) Police Court , on Wed- The supply of all stock at Leominster fort- W. G. STORR - BARBER movement . a charming appearance , and dancing At the County Council on Satur- took place in 1900 , and she and respondent was kept up with spirit , the music being pro nesday , over thirty farmers and others resid- nightly stock market on Tuesday last was day an interesting discussion took place which lived at various places in Herefordshire , and vided by Mrs. Stephens , of Kington . Refresh- the new lighting orders for not having their cattle , prices being very high . ing in the Ross district were summoned . under good . " Prices were firm , especially for store was rendered notable by a striking speech by had four children . Ald . H. F. Russell , on the subject . After the wife obtained ments were provided under the superinten- The her decree the King's Proctor made enquiries dence of a Ladies Committee , the viands being and were fined from 5s . up to 18s . each . or cycles properly lighted , wards , Russell and Baldwin passed under the traps , motor - cars , Alderman believes in " push and go " and it and found that she had misconducted herself kindly given by a number of the gentry and hammer heavy bulls which made up to £ 62 certainly looks as though he is infusing some In one case in which Elizabeth Carless , a 5s . , ripe steers £ 49 , cows £ 42 156. , maiden with a man and in fact gave birth to a child inhabitants of the neighbourhood . For those of that desirable quality into the County War at an infirmary half - an - hour after she gave who did not dance progressive bridge formed a carrier , of Llanwarne , was charged with having heifers £ 46 , dairy cows with their calves £ 35 MONUMENTAL WORK . Agricultural Committee . This is the time for evidence in Court . Only the previous morning , pleasant interlude and all thoroughly enjoyed pleaded for leniency on the grounds that she 14 - years - old steers ( outlyers ) £ 28 2s . 6d . each , only one front lamp instead of two , the woman 15s . , bunches of barren cows £ 29 15s . each , bold decisions and Ald . Russell proposed that added counsel , the King's Proctor received a themselves . We understand that as a the Council should ask Mr. Prothero to get letter from Mrs. Holland , in which she said of the effort a sum of was not conversant with the law , and that sho yearling steers 18 55. , fat wethers £ 5 5s . , £ 10 has been handed had thirteen children , ten of whom were depen , heavy ewes gos . , rams £ 5 15s . , lambs 67s . 6d . , Lord Rhondda to allow the Council to spend she had no money to defend the proceedings , to the Treasurer of the Red Cross Hospital at £ 10,000 on steam ploughs . The fact that the adding " I have always lived a respectable dent upon her . rearing calves £ 4 175. , fat calves £ 9 TOS . Council agreed that the required permission chaste life till now . The Chairman : You will be fined 7s . 6d . But There was a full market of pigs , store pigs I was tempted and fell , should be sought showed both the urgency of and the man is quite willing to marry me if the magistrates wish to compliment you on your making from 15s , 6d . to 46s . , pork pigs , prices the question and the great impression which I am freed so that we can live an honourable noble conduct in increasing the population to very high , making up to 6 guineas each , heavy Ald . Russell's speech created . such an extent , and they will pay the fine for sows £ 22 7s . 6d . , hog pigs £ 21 . 78. 6d . , smaller bacon pigs from £ 10 to £ 15 . you ( laughter ) . WILL MEET Monday January 22nd Thursday , January 25th Saturday , January 27th New Inn , Wacton Burghope Gate Ford Bridge AT II A.M. RADNOR & WEST HEREFORD HOUNDS . WILL MEET Monday , January 22nd Friday , January 25th AT II A.M. S - B Sculptor . Studio & Works : Etnam Street ; also Top of Bargates . FOR BEST Established by J. Jay , 1840 . Satisfaction Guaranteed . Births , Marriages and Deaths . BIRTH . SMITH . On January 11th , at 20 , South Street , to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith ( nee Dora Porter ) a son . DEATHS . MAUND . On the 16th inst . , at the residence of his granddaughter , 50 , South Street , Leo- minster , Samuel Henry Maund , aged 80 years . " At Rest . " No cards .. SHARP . On January 17th , at Kurriston , Leo- minster , Agnes Sharp , widow of the late David Ford Sharp , aged 79 . LOST . OST , small taining figures , under suitably rewarded . Apply , 91 , Bargates , Leominster . a OST , between Bargates and Leominster , Lo PAIR OF GOLD - RIMMED EYE- GLASSES , with spring chain attached . - A re- ward will be given on returning to THE LEO- MINSTER PRINTING CO . , Drapers Lane , Leo- minster . . - . ° At a HEREFORDSHIRE CASE . WIFE'S APPEAL FOR MERCY . PRESTEIGN . RED CROSS DANCE Mr. Justice Low , in the Divorce Division , on Tuesday heard an application by the King's Proctor to rescind a decree nisi granted to Mrs. Eliza Holland , of Much Marcle , Last week a very successful childrens ' dance ' Herefordshire , on June 8th , 1916 , the organised by the Hon . Mrs. F. Clegg Hill and on life . My husband is living with a woman , and she is bearing him children . I do hope Corton . NORTON . DRIVER E. J. WEBB . result At Hereford Cattie Market on Wednesday , the judge and yourself will be merciful to me est son of Mr. and Mrs. William Webb of the The many friends of Dr. E. J. Webb , young- Mersrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin had for the sake of my children . " Colony , Norton , will be interested to learn that His Lordship said he would , in the circum- after an absence of two years on active with good supplies of all kinds of stock , prices and ordered the case to stand over . ROSS . ROSS MAGISTRATES PAY A WOMAN'S FINE . The Safety Gifts from Leominster will be . forwarded by Mr. Francis Taylor , the Postmaster . Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin an- nounce a farm sale at Knapton , Birley , on Thursday next , January 25th , by instructions of Mr. W. Griffiths , who is leaving the farm . The lots include Radnor Forest Sheep , - 2 pigs , bay pony mare , farm implements , etc. sale commences at 2 p.m. = # # The Messrs . Ed- In the report of the funeral of Mr. Hatfield , at Eardisland , last week , it should have been mentioned that the arrangements were carried I realised as follows : heavy bulls made up to stances give the woman a chance of appearing , the R.A.M.C. in France , he paid a visit to his Mary's Church , Tenbury Wells , of Amy Har- out by Messrs . Lewis and Son , Kingsland . £ 58 , bunches of store steers £ 24 15s . , steers ( from The Stowe ) £ 60 5s . , cows £ 43 . IOS . , heifers £ 48 10s . , fat wethers £ 5 , fat ewes £ 5 6s . , tegs 94s . 6d . At Leominster Corn Market on Friday last PEDIGREE HEREFORD CATTLE . MEETING OF LEDBURY BREEDERS . narrow escapes riett , fourth WEDDING AT TENBURY .. The wedding took place on Monday at St. home , being on a short leave . Dr. Webb has had many daughter of the late Albert whilst in the performance of his duty under George Daw and Mrs. Daw , Mayfields , to Mrs. Lloyd Hall acknowledges with thanks shell fire in bringing in the wounded from the Harry Brooks ( Colonial Civil Services , Gold gifts of books and magazines for the Hereford- front . He has received a good conduct stripe , Coast . sixth son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert shire Company of the Army Service Corps in prices remained practically ( unchanged from France , from the following : Mrs. Heygate , and has many interesting things to tell of the Brooks ,, Dunmow , Essex . progress of the war , having taken part in the The Vicar , the Rev. Prebendary W. H. the previous week's rates . Wheats were great push on the Somme . Dr. Webb will be Murray Ragg , officiated . The bride was given Mrs. Williams ( Kingsland ) , Mrs. Crimp , Mrs. quoted at 9s . 9d . to 9s . 10d . , oats at 48s . to Hereford , the noted breeder of pedigree Here- where he played for some seasons with the youngest sister , Miss Ada Daw . Sergeant - G. Captain R. T. Hinckes , of Mansell Court , well known to sporting circles in Presteign . away by her mother and was attended by her R. W. Jones ( Docklow ) , Mrs. E. Morgan and Mrs. Sharp ( Kingsland ) . 495. , barley , small sale , beans 9s . Sd . to 9s . ford cattle who is , and has been , the Recruit- Football Club , and readers will be interested Dennis ( Doncasten acted as best man . 1od . , maize , little doing owing to Government ing Officer at Ledbury for some months past , to know that he intervention , nominal prices 68s . to 68s . 6d . at and is a member of the Council of the Here- selected to play After the ceremony . which was very quiet the ports . ford Herd Book Society , arranged a conference fit great match at Paris for the bene- owing to the recent death in France of the etc. during the past two weeks to the Navy Red Cross , where there were bride's only brother , Mr. and Mrs. H. Brooks Stall in the Butter Market : January 5th- of Ledbury breeders to meet Mr. W. G. C. many thousands of spectators . Whilst there . left for London , where a short honeymoon is Colonel Davidson , Mrs. Stokes , Miss Hall , Britten , the secretary of the Hereford Herd Dr. Webb met a Leominster footballer against being spent , prior to sailing for West Africa Miss Wood , Mrs. Webb ( Brimfield ) , Mrs. Hey- Book Society , and gain from him some im- whom he had played at home . pressions of his visit to the United States and Hereford , MARKETS .. CATTLE . Wednesday . Shorter supply of Best beef , sharper trade . One bullock , the property of Mr. Nugent Hope , of Whitney . realised £ 60 5s . , while one belonging to Mr. A. Matthews , Bridge Sollars , made £ 35 , with an average of £ 45 for a bunch , including two cows , beef , made 1s . to 1s . 2d . per lb. , secondary sorts 10d . to 1s . Store cattle dear ; yearlings £ 12 10s . to £ 14 , two and three year olds making any money . Calves in smaller supply and good Critic ( as the composer plays . his last piece ) ; enquiry , but slow trade owing to milk question A few fat calves sold dear . " Very fine indeed . But what is that pas- Sheep changed Several pens were sold sage which makes the cold chills run down hands at late rates . at a round £ 5 a head , and small sheep from Composer : " That is where the wanderer has the hotel bill brough to him . " 50s . to 70s .; anything good made 1s . to 1s . 3d . , Not so many pigs , and " Why don't you learn to dance ? " What's more for choice lots . the back ? " GLEANINGS . An in a of the was He returned to Knighton station on Wednes- CONTROL IMPOSTOR . MUNITIONS MANUFACTURERS DECEIVED FOR 11 WEEKS . inquiry where they will make their home . TENBURY AND FOOD PRODUCTION . The following have sent gifts of vegetables , gate , Mrs. Jenny ( Kingsland Navy Gardens ) , Mrs. Thornely , Mr. Clement Lowe ( Docklow ) , Mrs Williams ( Holgate ) , Rev. R. Evans , Mrs. , Thomas ( West End , Docklow ) , Mr. A. Bright ( Scatterbrain ) . Januar 12th - Mr . Dent ( Cornhill ) one cart - load of turnips and swedes , Mr Boulton ( Cholstrey ) , Mr. Adams ( Eye ) , Mrs. Thornely , Capt . Heygate , Col. Davidson , The Food Production Sub - Committee of the Rev. R. Evans , Mrs. Jenny ( Kingsland Navy Worcestershire War Agricultural Committee Garden ) , Mr. Arthur Bright , Mrs. Mounsey THE RABBIT PEST . Farmers who had a two " lay said that they were # his views on some of the herds there . informal dinner was held at the Feathers day last and sailed for France on Thursday . Hotel . There were no formal speeches , but a general conversation amongst the breeders . life in the business and display more enthus Mr. Britten urged the breeders to put new iasm and keenness , as he was convinced that next few years a very great demand for the there was going to be in the course of the A remarkable story of how a man took con- met at the Shire Hall on Saturday , Mr. E. V. Heygate ... breed in all parts of the world . By a scien- troll , of a small tool manufacturer's works at V. Wheeler presiding . tific and methodical system of breeding the Newton Heath for 11 weeks by claiming to he American breeders had certainly brought their an official of the Ministry of Munitions was told survey in two - thirds of the Tenbury district . hold a sale of 100 valuable heavy and light Mr. Nott reported that they had made a Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin will herds up to an extraordinarily high pitch of at the Manchester City Police Court on Friday . In reply to the first question they found com- Allen Gaunt Bowen , described as a private paratively little land which had recently gone on Friday next , January 6th . The prize list perfection . Breeding to be successful must be horses at their Leominster Horse Repository , Didsbury - road , " agent , of taken up in a whole - hearted spirit . Heaton out of cultivation . Before the company separated Mr. Hemming Mersey , Stockport , was charged with falsely years ' growing amounts to 40 , including £ 10 to the largest Weston proposed a vote of thanks to Captain representing himself to be acting for a Govern- fodder for the Army , and they asked which purchaser . Judging will take place at 10.30 Hinckes for his hospitality , and for the infor- ment Department and with obtaining sums the use ? " rejoined Mr. Croucher . " I can get rates very firm ; porkers 11d . to 1s . 1d . , and mation and education they had received from totalling over £ 78 by wheat ? a.m. and the sale will commence punctually at was the more important - hay or alse pretences . There was a considerable amount of turf noon . Mr. Heath , deputy Town Clerk , told the which went down 10 or 20 years ago , and the Mr. Harry Dent seconded , and the vote was stipendiary that in August last Bowen went chief reason for the indisposition to break up Those who contributed to the success of the to the works of Messrs . Isaac Best , and , that land was the rabbit pest . There , were Leominster Y.M.C.A. Hut Campaign will be meeting a director , informed him that he was hundreds of acres of coverts , and the farmers interested to know that a Hut bearing the Mr. Ferguson : " That's the new girl sing- an inspector to the Ministry of Munitions at knew that if they broke up the land for corn name of the town is in existence and doing a ing in the kitchen , isn't it ? She's a regular Whitehall and Woolwich , and had come to the crops would be taken by the rabbits . The great work . Writing to Mr. C. H. Lewis , Mr. cuckoo . " Mrs. Ferguson : " Yes , except that Burglars who broke into the jewellery and inspect the works . Asked to produce his auth - hopyards , land which would have grown corn G. R. Chapman , organising Secretary of the she can't cook . " The Board of Agriculture , a Daily News cor- furnishing stores of Messrs . Toy and Co. , en- ority , he pointed to a Ministry badge he was in ordinary circumstances , had been laid down Hut Week , writes : " Regarding your en- She : " This is the fourth time you have pro- respondent states , are unlikely to change the field - highway , on Monday morning , removed wearing , and said he had been sent to secure to grass for the same reason . Even the grass quiry about the Leominster Hut , I know where an increased output , and would have to be land was of little value because of the rabbit it is situated , but I am not permitted to tell posed to me . How many times do you want price fixed for potatoes in the coming season , jewellery and other goods valued at £ 2,000 . The premises were guarded by two dogs which paid £ 5 per week . A day or me to refuse you ? " He : " I think three although farmers and others are bringing two later he pest , which was a question which must be you , suffice to say it is in the second army pressure to bear . times quite sufficient . " roam about the premises . met two directors at lunch at the Midland tackled . There were plenty of horses , but not The price which the Board were allowed to area and doing most excellent work . A photo- Schoolmistress : " Well , have fixed for the grower to get in the After the burglary they were found in a stupe Hotel , and said he had obtained permission enough waggoners , with the result that a good graph is of course absolutely impossible , no what did you learn yesterday ? " New Boy market in the coming season is £ 5 15s . a ton . fied condition , having been drugged ( after deep thought ) : You ought to know to the end of January , £ 6 for February , and poisoned meat , which was dropped through the £ 6 10s . towards the end of the season - that open fanlight of the door . tired without going to all that trouble , " " Why is your friend there such a con- vinced believer in second sight ? " Well , maybe it's because the poor duffer fell in love . at first sight . " you teached me . " Freddie , dear . Well , she bacons 10d . to 1s .; stores in demand . POTATO SHORTAGE . BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND THE FARMERS . Mr. Britten .. cartied . £ 2,000 JEWEL BURGLARY . STOLE CHILD'S MONEY - BOX . with from the Ministry to act as control manager . such thing would be permitted by the Mili- tary Authorities , not even if your Hut was If down at the base in the Army . " We are many teams were idle . He then had cards printed , " A. W. Bowen , The Chairman said that the Committee Control Manager , Ministry . of Munitions , would not consider the rabbit question . Whitehall , London , S.W .. " and took posses : they would send in the names of the farmers sion . He badged two of the men , and issued who had idle horses he hoped that Colonel the Hut subscribed for by the town and dist- sorry to be unable to give a photograph of certain papers which could only , be issued by , a WIRE DELAYED 11 YEARS . rict of Leominster , but our readers will be pleased to hear that the effort , which was so successfully made , is already bearing fruit . . Motor for F Suitabl Ploug Thres Hauli Crilli Harrd Ete MR . R. E. P HERE FLEET OF MOTOR COU GOVERNMENT IMPORTANT ADVIC THE LABOU The President of th ( Mr. R. E. Prothero ing of agriculturists a day morning , in measures which are b agriculture and increa grown at home . W The following are s from Mr. Protheroe's Cottagers and house grow potatoes for hom mers were warned . potato cultivation..on other urgently require Whilst recognising t agriculturists suffer , a conquered the labour is confident that making use of the C 3 volunteers and Germa Female labour is no tute for that of men , mue it , and in making the he said the terms of to be the same as , the enrolled in the army . Mr. Prothero also he the experiment of pro tractors , the scheme i proaching fruition . Mr. Prothero's speed nificant hint in regar try , suggesting that , more profitable than In view of resolutio Herefordshire Farmers to note that Mr. Prot cannot be induced to a guarantee of wheat p war . He was not in promise that at preser of politics . A feature of Mr. meeting at Newport i advice on pig breedin pigs should be taken the wayside ; " Don't pig " MR . PROTH The chair was take ing by Sir John Cotter ant for Herefordshire duced the President o ture Mr. Prothero at t .the need for an incre tion of the country , a Government asked for of the English farmer he would have liked stimulus of the high resulting in good prof centive to energy and Isame time they knew due severity on the I knew that bitter resen Government action in . after the farmers had but now they came t before they put the s arrange to grow pro That was the only h because then they kne were to get . were being He ref made t Australia had submitt prices below what she open market , and in cies similar sacrifices we asked Canada . last her wheat supplies at be obtained in the y said , " So long as the ing every penny of th vail why should we re British farmers submi their profits the Gove whole Empire " We a pealed to them to con country at prices whi profit to the farmer an did not do that they v commandeered at a lo pected when they put peal was thus made f people in this countr necessity . THE POT After pointing out wheat would be dealt troller so as to dimini the intermediate profi the grower and the com bread as cheap and a of this country as th proceeded to deal wit toes , about which ther of criticism . They we Press of this country port which they had for increasing the food apt to be led away " patriotism , pigs , and erence to the last - nan " Steady . " Potatoes w country of which we enough , and there was was obvious that whe were limited they mus crops which would p man or beast upon th get the most for their to him and said I expenditure of £ 40 p tons to the acre " he it , but grow beans , events , it was an unp put their money and result they could obt reliance for the potat land where with a far they could get a muc a price for potatoes , War Agricultural Con should be protected a The speaker further every cottager and he to grow potatoes for tion , and so relieve th store HINT TO H With regard to oat the oats they could p not , he dare not tell War Office requiremen them it would requir tonnage , more than 4 thousand tons burden ments to this country what a benefit farme the nation by growing if things came to a human food , oatmeal than wheat and flour , value of the same we aware that in the co were largely grown . be able to tell them ment with regard to he could not do so , might expect there w placed upon the outpu No words are needed to ( Hear , hear ) . That be growers might find t profitable , but where they ought to be abl tons per acre from th capital which was sunk ing it for hops . • " So you think Katherine made a very suit- is , an average price of £ 6 a ton . The average able match ? " Yes , indeed ; you know what price of potatoes for the past five years ( of a nervous , excitable girl she is . which two have been war years ) has been less married a composer . " than £ 4 a ton . responsible officer of the Ministry . His con- Greenway would be able to get them some help . A particularly callous theft was charged duct proved so objectionable that the firm de- Bigson : " How well you're looking this It must be remembered that the present against a young domestic servant , Annie termined to get rid of him .. and discharged him morning , Jigson . " Jigson : " Yes ; I never price of potatoes might go down . By fixing Elizabeth Middleton , at Kingston , Surrey , on with a cheque for ten guineas . looked better in my life . I'm looking for a a modest price for growers they are saved Saturday . At one house where she was Asked why the firm , tolerated such things , A telegram which was dispatched from man who owes me £ 5 . " from the danger of a glut of potatoes in the taken in for the night , she gave a little girl a director said they believed he was a Govern London to a resident of Witham , Essex , on The annual meeting of the Parish Nurse " Jane , " said the mistress to the new girl , market later on , which might conceivably re- " what burnt that large hole in the rug ? " sult if potato growing on a large scale is the child's money - box with her . a stolen doll , and left in the morning , taking ment inspector and thought they could not do January 22nd , 1906 , has just been delivered . Society will be held at the Free Library at The Vicar will Middleton anything with him . It stuck fast in a crevice in the tube between II a.m. on Monday next . answered Jane , laconically . Fite , " And stimulated in the country , as is hoped . All subscribers to the Society are The Stipendiary sentenced Bowen to six In had posed in the district as a Red Cross nurse there the dialogue ended . the telegraph room and the counter at the preside . the first year of the war potatoes fell to £ 2 and a sister of Nurse Cavell , but the police months upon the charge of false representa- local post office , and was not discovered until invited to attend . He : " How do you like Foppington , Miss a ton . It should also be remembered that the stated she was not a nurse , and that she had tion and three months før obtaining money by repairs were being executed a few days ago . commend the excellent work of the Parish Barrow ? " Miss Barrow : " Not at all . ile farmers were exempted specially from extra been leading a life of crime since she came false pretences , the sentences to can't pronounce his r's , and I do detest being war profits tax , and only pay income - tax on The message contained a polling result in the Nurse and we trust that this good work will out of gaol last November . She was sen- addressed as Miss Bow - wow . " a sum equal to their rents . tenced to three months ' hard labour . " Really , sir , it will kill me , " was accused's General Election , which took place eleven continue to receive the liberal support of the " rently . comment . run concur- years ago . town . |