The Kington Times - January 1917
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Kington Times 13th January 1917 - Page 4
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| Date | 13/01/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 13th January 1917 |
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2 J 66 THE KINGTON TIMES . JANUARY 13. 1917 . Not " How much does it Cost " p but " How long will it Wear " ? our is the real test of Furniture and goods are good all through , not only the parts you see but the parts you don't see . Pennell Bros. , Duke Monumental Work in all its branches . Satisfaction Guaranteed . Graves Bricked Coffins Made AND on the Shortest notice . Street , Kington . Jay & Storr - Barber , Builders , Undertakers , & c . , 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 . Dental Surgery . MESSRS . T. R. Johnson AND D. F. Osborne 11 , St. Owen St. , HEREFORD , Strathvlew , MALVERN . ATTENDANCE AT Church St. , Kington . Every TUESDAY . Lady Hawkins ' Grammar School , Kington . New Year Shopping . FOUNDED 1632 . Head Master : EDWARD ALEXANDER MAHIR , B.A. ( London ) . Member of Convocation , Diplomé de l'Université de Caeu , Mathematical and Science . Master . Successes in 1915 . No failures for the second time in three years . OXFORD LOCALS SENIORS : Three Candidates , three passed , one gained 1st Class , another 2nd Class and the third 3rd Class Honours . The first gained exemption from London University Matriculation . JUNIORS : Four Candidates , four passed , one gained 1st Class Honours . PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION : Three Candidates , three passed , each gained IIonours , two in Elementary Mathematics , and the other in History . The School will Re - Open on Monday , January 15th , 1917 . Fees , £ 2 per Term , or £ 6 per Annum ( payable in advance ) . Applications for Admission , Forms , etc. , to be made to Mr. Thomas Mahir , or to the Headmaster at the School . KINGTON PETTY SESSIONS . Thursday last ; Before Mr. E. Bird ( in the chair ) ; General Hore and Mr. John Edwards . LIGHTS . Robert Smith , of Lyonshall , hawker , was summoned for driving a cart in Church , Street , Kington , without a rear light . KINGTON URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL . A meeting of the above was held on Mon- day , when there were present : Mr. W. H. Banks ( Chairman ) , Messrs . James Thomas , W. Griffiths , H. G. Hughes , W. B. Lloyd , C. Price , G. Phillips , G. Thomas , S. Geaussent , F. T. Roper , W. A. Tarrant , with J. R. Swindells ( Clerk , and W. Price ( Surveyor ) . a quarter to P.C. Morris stated that on 6th January , at The Clerk was directed to communicate driving down Church Street with a horse and ven p.m. , he saw defendant with the Edison Steam Rolling Company and trap . arrange for the use of a steam roller for the holding in the trap , but there was no red He had one lamp lit , which he was main roads for the middle of Februay . Tenders for brooms were received from Mr.him but he got by him . A gentleman in a light in the rear . Witness attempted to stop L. P. Blackburne , Mr. E. Everall and J. motor - car was close behind and offered witness à ride to catch the defendant up , which he did at Headbrook . Defendant then told witness he did not see him attempt to stop him in Church Street . He had three lamps with him , but defendant said that two of them would not go . Fined 5s . , which defendant's wife , who was in Court , paid . Poultry , Eggs , Fruit , Rabbits and Agricultural Produce . Meredith and Co. , and the tender of Mr. 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 . Mrs. W. G. STORR - BARBER Saturday , Jan. 13th ( Top of Bargates ) . LEOMINSTER . Blackburne to supply three dozen brooms as per sample at 40s . per dozen was accepted . The General Purposes Committee reported that they had considered a circular from the Board of Agriculture as to the provision of land for cultivation with the object of in- creasing the food supply of the country , and a sub - Committee consisting of the Chairman , Messrs . Roper , James Thomas and W. Grif- fiths , was appointed to enquire if any land was available in the district for cultivation in small plots and the terms on which the same could be obtained and to report as soon as possible . € Mr. W. B. Lloyd reported that the Christ- mas collection for the starving children of Belgium had realised £ 15 15s . 5d . The Council , considered this an excellent result and thanked Mr. Lloyd for his efforts LIGHTING . in the matter ! RESTRICTED LIGHTING - UP TIME . LAMPS ON VEHICLES . 4-44 Sunday , Jan. 14th 4.46 6.14 6.16 Monday , Jan. 15th 4.47 6.17 Tuesday , Jan. 16th 4-49 6.19 Wednesday , Jan. 17th 4.51 6.21 Thursday , Jan. 18th 4.52 6.22 4.54 6.24 LADIES ' and CHILDREN'S Friday , Jan. 19th PHOTOGRAPHER . Horse Slaughtering . continuing his Business as Licensed Horse Slaughterer . Full Value for Heavy Horses and Cattle , Dead , and Pay Before Removal . The Kington Times . SATURDAY , JANUARY 13th , 1917 . KINGTON IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION . A Large Variety of Useful New Year Presents Blouses , AT J. A. A. COLE'S . Neckwear , Handkerchiefs , Hosiery , Gloves , & c . N.B. Special Line , Luvisca Blouses , Good Patterns at 6/11 . JOSEPH A. COLE , Draper and Milliner , 24 , High St. , LEOMINSTER . PEMBRIDGE . On Wednesday of last week the children of the Sunday School in connection with Pem- nual treat . Tea was provided in the after- bridge Congregational Church had their an- of the children . noon , the teachers looking after the wants In the evening Mr. T. Price , of Hinton Manor , presided at an entertainment and distributed de- North Herefordshire and the War . LOCAL MAN MISSING . We regret to hear that Mr. and Mrs. the prizes . James Wood , of Dilwyn , have received no The programme included the following items further news of their son , Pte . Walter J. by the children " Another happy golden year " " Once was heard the song of child- Wood , Gordon Highlanders , who was reported ren " ; and " Boys and girls together . " Miss was formerly at Sarnesfield Court for five as missing some three weeks ago . Pte . Wood Edith Newman rendered the solo , " When of . A General Meeting of the above Association old the Jewish mothers . " the children pro- and was there when war broke out . years . He afterwards removed to Scotland was held on Tuesday evening , when there were viding the chorus . Recitations were present Mr. H. Ridlington ( in the chair ) , livered by Mabel Rogers , Marjorie Williams , Messrs . W. B. Lloyd , F. T. Roper , W. C. Annie Birch , Bella Newman , Eva Tippins , Chambers , L. P. Blackburne , H. J. Oliver , Dorothy Phillips and Miss . Howard . Solos DILWYN SOLDIER'S DEATH . G. Bach , T. H. Coleman , A. Stevenson , H. The Chairman , Messrs . Roper and C. Price Hatton , J. W. Caunt , W. H. Stubley , A. M. Matthew Charles and Miss Gladys Bevan . A were rendered by Mabel Rogers , the Rev. reported that they had visited and inspected Baker and T. A. Edwards ( Hon . Secretary ) . News was received last week of the death dialogue was presented by Miss Gladys Beran , of Gunner Harley Williams , son of Mr. and the outfall works at the sewerage and recom- The Chairman , on behalf of the members Edith Newman . Eva Tippins , Bella Newman , Mrs. W. H. Wiliams , Townsend Farm , Dil- mended the Council to carry out the follow- of the Association presented Mr. T. A. Ed- Annie Birch . Miss Sally Bevan was the ac- wyn . Gunner Williams , who was a gun - layer ing works : ( 1 ) The wire fencing to be re - wards , who has acted as Honorary Secretary companist . Each child received a book prize in the Royal Field Artillery , was 28 years of paired where necessary and a quick hedge for several years and , who is shortly leaving according to attendance . At the close of the age . For some time he was in the employ of planted round the outside boundary on the to join the Foces , with a purse of money and treat each child was presented with a mince Mr. L. Pugh , butcher , Leominster , and was east of the tram road ( 2 ) The top plot on the an illuminated address in recognition of his pie given by Mrs. Bevan , and an orange given well known in athletic circles . north and east side to be planted with spring valuable services to the Association . cabbage and the plots of vacant ground on the Chairman in making the presentation said The by Mr. Heynes .. Latterly he was employed by the Blaenavon Co - operative south side to be planted with mangolds and that Mr. Edwards had done the work most Society at Griffithstown and Blaenavon . potatoes . Ho thoroughly and had been an ideal Secretary , leaves a widow , formerly Miss Morgan , of the and they held him in great esteem . White Lion , Leominster , and one little daugh- ter . children of Broxwood Congregational Church The news of his death came as a great shock On Thursday of last week the Sunday School 1916 , and went to France on October 15th . Gunner Williams enlisted just after Easter , the afternoon for the children , their wants Lad their annual treat . Tea was provided in as it was not know that he was n ill - health . being attended to by Mrs. C. Morgan , Mrs. Charles , Miss Hughes , Mrs. Price , Miss Tay- lor , Miss Francis . The Clerk reported that during the month of December £ 136 10s . 4d . had been collected on the Improvement Rate and £ 237 16s . 5d . on the Poor Rate . The balances outstanding £ 194 3s . 5d . on the Improvement Rate and £ 414 9s . on the Poor Rate . The balance to the credit of the Council at the bank on December 31st was £ 543 0s . 11d . are KINGTON NATIONAL EGG COLLECTION . Soventy - one eggs were received at the Depot on Tuesday . With 8 which were over from last week and 35 which were bought this made a total of 114 . Eggs were sent by Mrs. Bach 2 , Mrs. Drew 1 , Mr. G. Davies 4 , Mrs. Jones 2 , per Mrs. Infants ' School 9 , per Mrs. Milne 10 , Mrs. apply to the Clerk to the Council as soon Price ( Rushock ) 3 , per Mrs. Cornish Watkins possible . 1 , per Mrs. Walker . A circular from the Local Government Board as to sanitary restrictions as to pig- keeping stating that an Order would shortly be issued permitting the restrictions to be re laxed was laid before the Council . Cash donations came from " A Friend " Wall KINGTON URBAN LOCAL TRIBUNAL . Mr. Stubley in supporting said they all felt that many of those whom they loved best were being taken to fight the battles of their country , and he was sure Edwards would go away with the best of their friend Mr. wishes . He had been a most able Secretary and had done all he could to promote the interests of the town , and they wished him every success and hoped the time would not be far distant when he would be back again at his old post ( applause ) . Mr. Edwards in acknowledging the gift said as him ( applause ) . NEW RADNOR . PETTY SESSIONS . BROXWOOD . received , the following letter from the Rev. On Thursday last Mrs. Harley Williams Bainbridge Bell , C.F. and Vicar of Epsom : " I am anxious that you should hear first from one who knew him of the sudden death of your husband , Gunner H. Williams , of a large company . In the evening Mr. C. Morgan presided over An entertainment was given , which was greatly enjoyed . The fol- the 308th Brigade . I fear this news will be W. W. BECK . The Council desire it to be made known he was mueh obliged to them all for their lowing took part : Vera Morgan , Cyril Mor- a terrible shock as well as a sad , sad blow that they hope to be able shortly to offer kindness in giving him a present which he Lane , gan , Miss B. Francis , Miss Hughes , Lottie to you . He was not well and was taken to Begs to inform the Public that he is still Hicks 2 , Kington Girls School 11 , Kington would be glad if intending applicants would the Association had been a real pleasure to Morgan ( Barrow ) , the Rev. M. Charles , Miss from a weak heart . It will comfort you to some land for cultivation in small plots and never expected . Alice Badham Any work he had done for Hughes , Miss Gladys Powell , May Lane , Miss yesterday ( the 26th ) , he died quite suddenly ( recitations ) , Miss an ambulance and while there the day before Morgan ( Dewell ) . At the close the Minister know that his death was quite painless . It proposed a vote of thanks to all who had sess extraordinary that he . should escape helped to make the treat a success . the shells only to die in hospital ! I can only offer you my most sincere sympathies and pray that you and yours may be upheld by the only Powers strong enough to sustain and He will , and chiefly because He knew I grief , and knows our griefs still and so car- At a special sitting of Ross Urban Council ries our sorrows . His comrades and officers on Wednesday , over which Colonel O. R. will be so distressed , but his Master has , Middleton ( Chairman ) presided , the circular called him to follow in His steps of service issued by the Board of Agriculture on , un- and sacrifice . " On the next day a letter was received from cultivated land was discussed . Mr. A. H. Pearson , the Surveyor , produced Major N. Chance , O.C. 308th R.F.A. , as fol- a schedule showing that they had only from lows : " I write to say how exceedingly sorry twelve to fourteen acres of uncultivated land I am for you and yours in the great loss you in the urban area of Ross , and said that he was have sustained by the death of Gunner H. afraid that three or four acres of that could not Williams . When he left the Battery on Distance No Object .. Addresses : CHEMICAL WORKS , WORCESTER , NORTH ROAD , LEOMINSTER , NORTH WOOD , PRESTEIGN . Telephone No. 62 . 6d . , Mrs. Cornish Watkins 8d . , Mrs. 3d . , Mrs. Lund 1s . , Mrs. Gittoes 1s . Mrs. Walker has received a letter of thanks from Pte . C. Jones , 7th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment , 14th General Hospi- tal , France , who received an egg on Christ- mas Day bearing Mrs. Walker's name . RADNOR & WEST HEREFORD HUNT . No conection with any other Buyer . was held at Mr. Bernard Philpin's office , S - B A general meeting of subscribers to the Radnorshire and West Herefordshire Hunt Kington , on Tuesday , when the Rev. H. C. Green - Price , in the unavoidable absence of Sir Powlett Milbank , took the chair , and there were also present : The Hon . F. W. Stephen Dent , Mr. H. R. Evans , Mr. Arthur W. Wood , Mr. J. M. Curre , M.F.H. , and Mr. B. Philpin ( Hon . Secretary ) . W. G. STORR - BARBER and Mrs. Clegg Hill , Mr. J. A. Beebee , Mr. Sculptor . Studio & Works : Etnam Street ; also Top of Bargates . FOR BEST The possibility of continuing the Hunt was discussed The Secretary stated that he had , received letters , from Colonel Clowes and Cap- MONUMENTAL WORK . in King King advocating its continuance . Established by J. Jay , 1840 . Satisfaction Guaranteed . Births , Marriages and Deaths DEATHS . HATFIELD . On January 1st , at the Villa , Shirl- heath , William Hatfield , aged 86 years . ABBOTT . On January 1st , John James Abbott , aged 27 , second son of James and Eleanor Mary Abbott , 6 , High Street , Kington , Interred in Kington Ceme- Herefordshire . tery . WEAVER . On the 7th inst . , at Shaftesbury House , Leominster , Herefordshire , Emma Helen , widow of the late George Weaver , in her 77th year . THANKS . Saturday , before Mr. J. A. Beabee ( in the PLOTS AND PIG - BREEDING us in our darkest hours . He can help you chair ) , Dr. Harding , Mr. T. J. Meredith and Mr. J. W. Stephens . LIQUOR CONTROL . Tribunal was held on Monday . A meeting of the Kington Urban Local There were present Mr. W. C. Chambers ( Chairman ) , Messrs . W. H. Banks , H. G. Hughes , C. J. R. Niblett , Eagle Hotel , New Radnor , Price , W. Price , S. Geaussent , J. Oliver , was summoned by P.S. Hitchman for allow- Captain E. A. Mahir ( Military representative , ing intoxicating liquor to be consumed during and J. R. Swindells ( Clerk ) . prohibited hours contrary to the regulations The Military representative against the exemption of Edward Thomas , December . appealed of the Liquor Control Board on the 12th of 43 , Duke Street , Kington , agricultural imple- ment mechanic , group 12 . having been passed in C 1.1 The exemption was confirmed , the man only The Military representative also appealed against the conditional exemption of Chris- tian Caunt , High Street , Kington , chemist's dispenser , group 4 , who has been passed in B 1 , and the conditional exemption was now withdrawn . Harley Smith , The Close , Kington , group Conditional exemption . 43 , chauffeur and gardener for Dr. Fletcher . George Bradley , Oxford Terrace , Kington , grocer's carter , group 44. - 1st July on dom- estic grounds . ber . - April 1st . ment of costs . AT ROSS . man wrote : Samuel Tippings and Richard Lewis Mor- gan , of Walton Green , were charged with consuming the said liquor on the same date . The Magistrates considered that a technical offence had been committed , but as the Chief be utilised for growing foodstuffs upon at Xmas Eve we all thought he would be back Constable had no desire to press the case , present . Practically every allotment in the with us in a very few days and were all in- it was decided to dismiss the case on pay - district was cultivated . tensely shocked to hear of his death in hos- Mr. Pike said he thought if the Council did pital . In these days such good men are a not take the matter up they would be lacking loss to all , the Country , Regiment and their in their duty to the Government in their desire families . He was a good gunner and a to increase the food supply . He proposed that it was a pleasure to serve with and an hon- the Council should form a committee , with the our to command . " Captain C. H. Robson , R.A.M.C. , addition of Alderman T. Preece , J.P. , who was Sum- chairman of the Herefordshire War Agricul- I thought you might like to have a lin tural Committee , who should inspect the avail- of all let me give you my heartfelt sympathy from me as I attended your husband . First able land , and that the Council should adver- tise for allotment holders who desired to have to the above ambulance suffering from slight in your loss . Your husband was admitted ground to cultivate . The motion was carried .. The Chairman said he was authorised by the short while when he had an attack of heart pain in the chest . He had only been here a tain land owned by them free of charge . Government to hand over to the Council cer- failure and , died within a minute or two . " The Council accepted the suggestion that better facilities should be offered to keep pigs , and they decided that they should advertise , and ask those who desided to keep pigs in the urban area of Ross to apply for a permit to Benjamin Tippings , Walton , was fined 5s . 6d . for riding a bicycle without a light on December 27th . William Beddoes , of Summergill , Walton , and John Williams , of Hindwell , were moned by P.S. Hitchman for being in charge of two horses and cants on the highway with- out lights on December 27th , and the was dismissed under the Probation of Offen- ders Act . LOCAL THIBUNAL . case The Master expressed his readiness to ac- Alfred Morris Tarrant , Duke Street , King cept a reduced subscription for the present season and it is hoped that he will continue on , married , aged 28 , castrator and assistant in posting establishment . - 1st of April . for another season at least , relying on the James King , Major's Row , Kington , mar- support of all those interested in maintain ried , aged 23 , waggoner for Messrs . Deacon on Saturday . Mr. J. W , Stephens presided , A meeting of the Local Tribunal was held ing sport in the neighbourhood . It is the general opinion that the Hunt if abandoned Bros. , and engaged in hauling colliery tim- and a number of cases were considered , none even for one year would never be resuscitated , which would be a local misfortune and it was thought very important to keep it going for the sake of the many who have joined the Forces and who it is hoped may again enjoy good sport with the well known Radnorshire and West Herefordshire Hounds . An ap- peal is made for further funds , which must be forthcoming for tlte next season . NATIONAL SERVICE . THE POSITION OF NEWSPAPERS . KINGTON BOARD OF GUARDIANS . presenting any feature of public interest . PRESTEIGN . LOCAL TRIBUNAL The usual meeting of the abovo Board was A meeting of the above was held on Tues- held on Tuesday last , when there were pres- day evening . Mr. Whitmore Green - Price pre- ent Mr. E. H. Greenly ( in the gain Miss siding . There were also present the Rev. Pearson , Messrs . Evan Lloyd , T. W. Sankey , H. L. Kewley , Messrs . H. J. Sparey , William Edward Thomas , James Williams , R. J. Davies , J. Arthur , J. Powell , with the Clerk Edwards , T. Whittall , T. R. Jones , J. W. ( Mr. F. L. Green ) , and the Military represen- Stephens , J. A. Beebee , J. P. Price and 5. tative ( the Hon . F. Clegg Hill . Philpin ( Clerk ) . A. J. D. Bufton , High Street , ironmonger , The Master ( Mr. Griffiths ) reported that at asked for an extension of his exemption . the last meeting of the Board . the number of The Military representative put in a let- The following note is taken from the cur- inmates was 52 , there had been admitted dur- ter from Captain Shrimpton objecting that the rent issue of the Newspaper Worlding the fortnight 2 , born 1 , discharged 2 , application was too late , but the Tribunal RS . A. RADNOR and Son , also Brothers " There are good grounds for the statement died 1 , now in the House 52 , corresponding decided to hear the case , under protest from M and Sisters , wish to thank all friends that when industry in general is divided period last year 51 , increase 1. Vagrants ad- the Military representative . for kind enquiries and sympathy shown them according to its merit under the new civil mitted 35 , corresponding period last year 45. Exemption till March 1st was granted . their sad bereavement , also for floral mobilisation scheme it will be found that decrease 10. The Master also reported that James Wiles , 34 , married , stockman , em- tributes sent . journalism is in the first class - that which in the Rev. R S. and Mrs. Pelly visited the ployed by Mr. T. E. Evans , Hill Farm , was 64B , South Street , cludes those branches of industry which are House on the 1st inst . and gave tea and granted conditional exemption on account of Leominster . considered of the greatest national importance . sugar to the sick women and tobacco to the being in a certified occupation . Mr. Lloyd George , who has himself done sick men . R. F. M. Evans , Boultibrooke , was also granted exemption on the same grounds , in spite of the objection of the Military repre- sentative , who thought he might put in a bailiff . in THE MISSES PARRY , Mr. and Mrs. E. PARRY , wish to thank all kind friends THER for their sympathy in their sad bereaventent , also for floral tributes . some political journalism in his early days , is The seal of the Guardians was affixed to a great friend to journalism , and , probably the bond of Mr. J. R. Swindells , Assistant more than any other statesman , he believes Overseer of Kington Urban . in the power of the Press . His advent to 19 power is a good thing for journalism and he has personally interested himself in the prob- RS . HATFIELD desires to return thanks lems which face newspapers if they have to KINGTON , do so . EARDISLAND . AN OLD INHABITANT ... FREEMASONRY INSTALLATION AT ROSS . was The annual installation festival took place on Wednesday at Ross , in connection with the Ross Vitruvian Lodge , No. 338 , whon Bro . the Rev. George Whitehouse , P.P.G.C. , installed as the Worshipful Master by Bro . J. L. Pembridge , P.G. Asst . D.C. , I.P.M .. The funeral took place on Friday last of the retiring master , for the ensuing year . Mrs. Margaret Young , an old inhabitant of Among the visiting brethren was the Wor- the parish , who was buried from the Union shipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Infirmary . She was considerably over years of age . 80 Colonel M. J. G. Scobie C.B. , and several brethren from neighbouring lodges . THE LATE MISS FANNY JONES . Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Mas- The interment of Miss Fanny Jones , of Leigh , D.D. , Dean of . Hereford , was unavoid- ter , the Hon . and Very Rev. J. Wentworth Well Cottage , Hardisland , whose death at the ably absent . The officers for 1917 were ap- The Worshipful Master ; Bro . age of 62 , after a very short illness , we re - pointed as follows : Bro . the Rev. George corded last week , took place on Monday . Whitehouse , P.P.G.C ... The Rev R. S. Aldridge ( Vican officiated . W. Bro . J. L. Pembridge , P.G. Asst . D.C .. The choir was in attendance and Miss Green- 1.P.M .; Bro . R. H. Davies , P.G.S. , S.W .: hough presided at the organ . The hymn was Bro . W. J. Threlfall , J.W .; W. Bro . T. " On the Resurrection Morning , " and the Matthews , P.M. , P.P.G.W. , treasurer : Nuno Dimittis was also sung . There were Rev. V. A. Cresswell , chaplain ; W. Bro . F. large number of wreaths from friends and W. Wintle , P.M. , P.P.G.W. , secretary ; Bro . relatives . Mr. J. Lloyd was the undertaker . P. C. Bennett , S.D .; Bro . G. M. Morton , J.D .; THE LATE MR . HATFIELD . W. Bro . S. Greatrex Yates , P.M. , P.P.G.W. , D.C. and Almoner ; Bro . H. J. Pike , Assis- The late Mr. William Hatfield , whose death tant D.C .; Bro . G. B. Kemp . L.G .; Bro . Har- on , January 1st at the advanced age of 86 , old Crump , organist ; Bro . R. G. Webb and we announced in our last issue was buried at Bro . K. Y. Watson , stewards ; Eardisland Churchyard on Thursday of last Haines , tyler . Moral tributes and kind expressions encounter further serious calls by the recruit - RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL . win Ralph , employed by Benjamin Rogers , of and very highly respected in the district , for- of sympathy in her bereavement . The Villa , Shirlheath . ing authorities . " SCARCITY OF NEWSPAPER MACHINE MINDERS . MARKETS . CATTLE . week . Mr. Hatfield , who was well known merly resided at the Folly , Eardisland , and 13 years ago retired to the Villa , Shirlheath , where he has since resided . His death is greatly regretted and much sympathy is felt for his widow . The Rev. R. S. Aldridge offi- ciated at the funeral . The mourners were . Bro . II . NORTH HEREFORDSHIRE HOUNDS . WILL MEET James George Powell , rabbit catcher , 25 , married , was refused exemption , but is not to be called up till February 9th . Conditional exemption was granted to Ed- The monthly meeting of the above was held Upper Heath , Presteign . on Tuesday last , when , there were present : Mr. E. H. Grecaly ( in the chair ) , Mr. J. Rat- A letter from the Secretary of the London ligms , Mr. T. Whittall , alr . T. W. Sankey , cliffe , Mr. R. J. Edwards , Mr. James Wil- RS . WILLIAMS wishes to thank all Master Printers ' Association was read at the Mr. J. A. Beebee , Mr. B. Philpin ( Clerk , Mr. Mfriends for their kind expressions of Spring Gardens section of the Appeal Tri- . P. Morris ( Insector ) , and . Mr. F. Exton of beef , with a keen trade , though hardly , up Mrs. Hatir , G. Perrins , Cheltenham ( nephew ) . Thursday , Jan. 18th Hereford , Wednesday . - Fairly good supply Hatfield ( widow ) . Mrs. Brooks ( sister - in- Monday , Jan. 18th sympathy in her sad bereavement . bunal on Tuesday , in support of an application ( Surveyor ) . by his employer for the exemption of a White Lion , to what it was the two previous weeks . A machine minder , aged 39 , and passed in C 1. Council for the half year ended September realised £ 100 10s . £ 50 being paid for the Lon - in Church were the Rev. E. J. Greenhough The Clerk reported that the accounts of the pair of ripe steers from Sir John Cotterell Davies ( Arrow Mill . Mr. E. Morgan ( The Crown Farm ) , Mr. T. Saturday , Jan. 20th Leominster . " There is not the slightest chance of ob- 30th last were audited on the 2nd inst . and don Smithfield prizewinner and reserve cham- and Miss Greenhough Mrs. Clowes , Mrs. O Among those present taining even an indifferent minder at the were found correct . & MRS . ABBOTT wish to thank all present time , " ran the letter . " We have not Mthe many kind friends who sympathised had one on the books for weeks , and if we H. Greenly , J. Katcliffe , J. Jones , and T. W. Messrs . R. W. Griffiths , D. B. Powell , pion by a local butcher , and the other going Dyke and Mrs. E. Riley . The bearers were : to Birmingham . Best beef made 1s . to 1s . 2d . Messrs . Kedward , Watts , J. Roberts and with them during their son's long illness ; also had a hundred we could place them all Sankey were appointed a Committee to view of prime quality made from £ 40 to £ 49 and per lb .; cow beef 10d . to 1s . Heavy weights Brown . for floral tributes sent . without a moment's delay . The position has a defective place near Bullocks Mill , and to become very serious , and more than one report to the next meeting .. business is threatened with complete stoppage . LOST . OST , on Friday last , between Pudleston I am afraid this is the case , with you unless you can obtain further exemption for the man for whom you are appealing . " Land Leominster , SILVER LOCKET and exemption until March I. Upon hearing this letter the tribunal granted CHAIN . - Finder rewarded on returning same to LEOMINSTER PRINTING CO . , Drapers Lane , Leominster . Surprised ; Herself . - He What made you seem so upset the day we became engaged ? " BRACELET . Finder rewarded . - Apply , you ? " She : yes . But I had no idea I SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE , Leominster .. was going to accept you . " " LOST der Aly , you knew I was going to propose , didn't HUMBER . THE SCHOOLS . Floral tributes were received as follows : Pencombe Cross Roads ... England's Gate Risbury Cross Roads AT 1 A.M. RADNOR AND HEREFORD HOUNDS . WEST WILL MEET Huntington Woonton AT 11 A.M. big fat cows from £ 38 to £ 45 , medium beasts " In loving memory , " from his affectionate from £ 32 to £ 39 , and well - fatted small ani- wife and her sister ; " With sincerest sym- Monday , January 15th mals from £ 25 to £ 30 and over . A few very pathy , " from T. and W. S. Ham and J. W. Friday , January 19th small but ripe and fat cattle made £ 25 to Price ; With heartfelt sympathy , " from £ 27 , inferior sorts from £ 20 to £ 30 odd . Fair Arthur and Eleanor Kedward ; " With sincere lot of stores , with prices well maintained . Few regret , " from Lieut . - Colonel and Mrs. P. L. rearing calves ; fat animals a little easier . Clowes , Burton Court ; " In memory of an Milking cows fetched £ 36 to £ 42 for the bet- old friend , " from Mrs. Sanders and family .. The Christmas collection in the envelopes ter lots ;, others rather easier . Short supply In loving memory of our dear old friend , father's farní sent his mother the following The small boy who was visiting his grand- of Mercy , distributed by the children of Hum- of sheep and a brisk trade , fully late rates Mr. Hatfield , " from R. and Set Birnie , Wood - letter : " Dear mother . I am having an awful ber School , for the relief of destitute children prevailing . Tegs made 1s . to 1s . 3d . and gate . in Belgium amounted to £ 2 8s . 2d . good time , and have seen lots of animals and This even up to 1s . 5d .; other mutton about 1s . sum has been forwarded to Mr. A. Shirley Good supply of pigs , which were on the casie : The coffin , which was of polished oak with an accident . It was an exciting accident . Benn , M.P. , the Hon . Treasurer of the side , though still dear ; porkers fetched from brass fittings , bore the following inscription : You know Bill Jones , the hired man's neck ? National Relief Committee in Belgium . 11d . to 1s . 1d , and bacons from 10d . to 1s .; aged 86 years . " * " William Hatfield , died January 1st , 1917 , Well , he fell in the creek up to it yesterday . Your loving son , Jim . ' stores in request . ΙΣ L MANCHES ODDF YEARLY MEETI DI The yearly meeting rict of Oddfellows of Providence Lodg day , January 10th . Grand Master Bro . DG.M. Bro . W. G P.G.M. Bro . W. Goo the following delegat Bro . C. Alcot ; " Br ers , Bro . W. Phillpot " St. Michael's . " Br J. Scandret : " Lord Kinsey ; Offa's Dyl Bro . Isaac Moore ; " Griffiths ; St. Georg David's , Bro . Wa " Spring of Providen Bach , T. Cook ; " S Tomkins ; " Brierle Lewis ; Princess Ma Alexandra , " Sister wick , " Sisters Pulle Castle , " Bro . George APO Apologies were rece ( Lord Hill Female I work ; and Bro . E Todge ) owing to ei tay . The notice conveni by the G.M. The minutes of th and adopted on the 1 seconded by Bro . B DISTRICT The District Acco culated were receive ent , and Bro . Bowers yatt seconded that Carried . Bro . Green propos seconded that the sa the meeting so that opportunity of pers ing to the Conferenc Bro . Kinsey prop that the District Mee Wednesdays in Febr that the accounts m and supplied to the rict Meetings . Bro . Green withd the amendment was resolution . AVIDOW AND O the proposition onded by Bro , Cook . Fund accounts as a adopted . A.M.C. REP co 1 was proposed b by Bro . Jeff , that the gates to the next A. tenham in June nex drew from nominatio A discussion then tuted attendance in gates nominated eventually it was res of Bro . Bowers , seco Bro . John Jeff shoul This was agreed to either of the three d attend it should be cers to decide who s rict . Bron Stephens mov all or either of the to attend , the Dist fill up the vacancies . This proposition w the proposition of E to proceed with th agenda . THE GRA Bro . H. Davis pro onded that Bro . W for the ensuing yea I Bro . Meredith , w withdrew . Bro . Bi and Bro . Price sec Bro . Bowers propo seconded the name Bro . Jeff proposed Bro . Alcott said been present he wo election , but woul favour . Several delegates attendance was nece Eventually Bro . Al EXAMENT Bro . Cook propósco that Bro . H. G. C Carried DISTRIC Cook said h that Bro . Banfield Bro . The Grand Master seconded that Bro . Carried . THE SUM On the proposition Bro . Cook , it was r yearly meeting shou Wednesday in Aug Lodge , " Leintwardin AMAL It was unanimou position of Bro . St Cook , that the foll amalgamated to the pective districts : " Lord Durham , " Ki with Prince of Wal CHANGE OF On the proposition by Bro Moore , it w mission to move the from the Schoolroom GOVERNM It having been rep Mr. Pickthall , assist had recently passed bore testimony to which he had treate |