The Kington Times - January 1917
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Kington Times 27th January 1917 - Page 2
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| Date | 27/01/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 27th January 1917 |
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2 THE KINGTON TIMES , JANUARY 27 . 27 , 1917 . Value for Money . All will agree that Value for Money is most desirable . REAL BRITISH VALUE IS THE BEST VALUE OF ALL You are , no doubt , thinking of going in for a Piano or Organ . LET US HELP YOU . We think we can save you money- we know we can give you value for what you spend . NOTE THE FOLLOWING POINTS , and then call and prove what we say : I. We have the largest stock of New and Second - hand Pianos and Organs in this part of the Country . 2 . We placed orders long ago , and can therefore give you REAL VALUE FOR MONEY . 3 . Our Cash Terms are low : We are content with a small profit and your recommendation . 4 . 5 . Our Easy Terms ( should you not wish to pay Cash ) are indeed Easy . There are no laboured restrictions . We are ALL - BRITISH - ard proud of it , too . We will buy or exchange your present Piano or Organ . HEINS & CO . The ALL - BRITISH Firm , Broad Street , HEREFORD . District News . LUDLOW . G.FS. SOCIAL . SACRED CONCERT . was On Sunday evening a sacred concert held in the Town Hall on behalf of Queen Mary's Needlework Guild and the Ludlow Cottage Hospital . The concert was arranged by the following Committee : Messrs . R. W. Alcock , C. H. James , D. C. Campbell , E. H. RANGES & GRATES . A. & D. Ltd. Have a large stock of Ranges AND Cottage Grates , Herald . Flavels , Coalbrookdale . And the PATENT BARLESS FIRE Patent Peveril and other Register Grates AND Mantle- pieces FRONTS . ALEXANDER & DUNCAN , Ltd. , Lion Works , LEOMINSTER . RURAL DISTRICT TRIBUNAL . The Clerk said he had been asked by Sir W. St. A. Rouse Boughton , Bart . , Chairman of the Rural District Tribunal to ask the Council to appoint two active new members on the Tribunal . Tribunal arrived . Mr. Whitaker said that owing to illness and to the train service . The members from Famous for All - Round Excellence of Materials , Design and Workmanship . BREECHES BY R. E. Scudamore . The work of Expert Breeches Makers , whom long association and experience have made perfect . The Largest Stocks of Breeches Cloths in the District . BUILT UILT on lines that permit the utmost freedom without unnecessary folds , the increased comfort when riding is most marked -the avoidance also of strain or drag at any point substantially prolongs the wearing qualities of the Breeches . R. E. Scudamore , Tailor & Breeches Maker , Old Post Office , Leominster . PRESTEIGN COUNCIL AND THE FOOD SUPPLY . SPECIAL MEETING , beautiful paid by private donations . The following was BOOKS AND WRITERS .. the programme : Part I. Gramophone selections , Mr. Gwil- lim ; song , THE THRUSH AND THE JAY ( SYLVIA " Laddie Boy , " Miss Morgan ; pianoforte solo , " Canzonetta , " Miss Warcup ; LIND , CONSTABLE , 5s . At the last meeting of the song . " The Gentle Shepherd , " " Mr. Watkins ; It is a long time since such a reading , " Dick Brimacombe's Wedding , " Rev. A special meeting of the Presteign Urban book as this has come the reviewer's way . On Thursday evening the members of the Wood , A. Higgins , F. Bastick , with Messrs . had to wait , and some 40 or 50 people were the Misses Whiteman ; monologue , Johnnie , last , when the Chairman , Mr. G. W. Preece . story , breathing charm and inspiration and Tribunal there was not a quorum and they A- Warcup ; pianoforte duet , Ludlow Branch of the G.F.S. held a social W. Parsonage and L. H. Dethridge as Joint kept waiting until other members of the Me and You , " Miss Warcup ; song , " Dorothy , " District Council was held on Tuesday evening Here is a choice medley of poetry , prose and in St. Stephen's Hall . There was a large Hon . Secretaries . An excellent programme " Wake presided . The other members present were : tenderness in every line . Some of the pieces company present . Dancing was indulged in was presented and the artistes were of first- the Rev. H. L. Kewley , Messrs . H. J. Sparey , are exquisite , one of these being To My " Facts and songs were given . served during the interval and a most enjoy Freeman , of Birmingham Concerts ; contralto , Refreshments were class talent and were Soprano , Miss Dorothy Stanley Morris , J. H. ' Wale , William Davies , Children . " Here is true poetry , William Bird , together with the Clerk ( Mr. able time was spent . Miss Bergitte Blakstad ; tenor , Mr. Ernest F. L. Green ) , and the Surveyor ( Mr. J. J. Harman , Midland Counties tenor ; bass , Mr. Griffi.ths ) the best means of increasing the supply of W. Batey , Hereford Cathedral and West of The object of the meeting was to consider England bass ; conductor , Mr. Frank E. Bas- potatoes , etc. , in the forthcoming season , and tick , F.V.C.M. ( Hon ) ; the elocutionist , Miss M. Freeman , of Birmingham , was unable to in relation thereto a letter was received from attend owing to the illness of her mother . Mr. David Thomas , Agricultural Organiser . represented Mr. F. E. Bastick addressing the large com- stating that arrangements were being made by sacred concert in Ludlow was a the Board of Agriculture to supply seed pota- pany said toes to allotment holders , etc. , on the lines new thing , but in London at the Albert Hall and other large halls concerts were held set forth in the circular letters from the This is not a book to be borrowed at the Sunday nights . Some people objected to a Board , and asking the Council to ascertain it library for 14 days . It must be bought and there was a demand for the same in the Coun- kept , for it is a life - long treasure . sacred concert on Sunday nights , but they in Ludlow wished to do something for the boys cil's area . The County War Agricultural Com . books are all too rare . fighting at the front . The boys were fighting mittee had appointed canvassers for the rural on a Sunday , and there was no harm in hoid areas and he suggested that the Council do ESSAYS IN WAR TIME ( ELLIS ) , ing a concert on a Sunday . He thanked the the same for their district . CONSTABLE , 5s . company for their support ( applause ) . INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND . On Friday evening a most interesting lecture was given in the Town Hall by the Rev. David Griffiths , Chaplain to St. Dunstan's Institute for the Blinded Soldiers and Sailors , on the War . The chair was occupied by Mr. Row- land Hunt , M.P. , and on the platform were the Rev. Miles Williams and the Rev. David Griffiths . The Chairman , after expressing his pleasure at being present briefly introduced the Rev. the Rev. David Griffiths . The Rev. David Griffiths in a most inter- esting address stated that at St. Dunstan's the blinded soldiers and sailors were learning to on read and write in Braille , to use a typewriter , The artistes efforts were much appreciated , to manage poultry , to run market gardens , to and in the second part of the programme they repair boots and shoes , to make mats and were deservedly encored . Miss Freeman and baskets , and in short , to earn their living like Miss Blakstad sang beautifully , the latter hav- the more fortunate people who still had their ing a most powerful voice which filled the sight . They were learning to be blind , and hall . Mr. Harman and Mr. Batey were both the object of the institution was to get these at their best and gave much pleasure to their Up ! " Miss G. Watkins ; reading , Tribunal were short . the death of Mr. Horton , the members of the concerning a lion , " Mr. Tarbath ; musical box selections , Mr. Warcup . Part II . - Pianoforte duet , Craven Arms could not arrive until late , owing Miss Warcup and Miss F. Whiteman ; song , " Qui Vive , " He proposed that Mr. " A Perfect English Rose , " ( encore , " If you D. P. John , of Stanton Lacy , be added to can " ) , Mr. Watkins ; reading , A Lucky He was an agriculturist and Joint of Beef , " Mrs. Warcup ; pianoforte solo , the Tribunal . resident in the district . They had received Heller " ( Studies ) , Miss F. Whiteman ; song , complaints that the farmers were not well The Dear Home Songs " ( encore , " Three on the Tribunal . Mr. John Score and Ten " , Miss Warcup ; song , " Lad would know well the wants of the farmers . O'Mine " ( encore , " My Treasure " ) , Miss Mor- Mr. Peele said it was very necessary to gan ; reading , " A Little Mushroom , " Mr. have an agricultural representative , they had Gregg ; recitation , " The Safety Wheel , " Miss lost one in Mr. Horton . F. Whiteman ; song , " Sweet England the land of the Free " ( encore " Nobody Else " ) , Miss G. Watkins ; monologue . " Not Understood , " Miss Warcup ; gramophone selections , Mr. Gwillim ; God Save the King . Mr. J. Bradley seconded . Mr. J. Rowe proposed Mr. John Mellings . Mr. J. Rogers said he had no ties and if his services were of any use to the Tribunal he offered himself as a member . Trib After discussion , Mr. Whitaker moved that the election of the other two members be deferred until the next meeting . - Carried . Mr. Griffiths drew attention to a footbridge from Caynham to Hopyard Cottages . Left to the Surveyor to inspect . ing round Whitbatch Quarry which was all Mr. J. Mellings drew attention to the fenc- broken down and dangerous . Left in the hands of the Surveyor . VISIT OF MR . BRETT . our SHOBDON . DEATH OF AN OLD INHABITANT . district who were allotment holders were The God who loves the Seraphim , Will guard my lambs of snowy fleece . Will guard my little singing birds , Will make them gentle , make them good , Will fill their hearts with merry words With valour and with . hardihood . The God who loves the Seraphim Will make a miglity shield of peace , To guard my little singing birds , My little lambs of snowy fleece .. Such The Chairman thought it was incumbent Mr. Havelock Ellis is well known to many upon the Council to take immediate action in of us through some of his previous : important this matter and that canvassers should be ap books and therefore the volume under notice pointed to ascertain whether the people of the will need little recommendation . Suffice it to say that it is sane and judicious throughout . The essays are thought they should give their earnest ements tion of Health , Marriage and Divorce , Birth upon a variety of subjects , increase their production of potatoes . ' He such as Evolution and War , Morality in War fare , Masculinism and Feminism , Nationalisa- eration to ascertaining what the requirements Control , etc .; altogether a very useful volume of the people were . EUROPE ( NAUMANN ) , P. S. KING , 7s . 6d . It is with deep regret that we have to re- desirous of extending their holdings , and also 50 years . For some time he had been infirm , cord the death at the age of 87 of Mr. Edwin whether , those who had allotments wished to Ireland , who has resided in this village about men to feel that they could learn a trade and hearers . The following was the programme : be still of use to the country and that although but was only compelled to take to his bed Son , " Angels Guard Thee " ( Godard , Mr. they had a pension they could still earn more E. Harman ; on Sunday , December 31st , and passed away " O Divine Redeemer " song , money and not be a burden on their relatives . ( Gounod ) , Miss D. Freeman ; " Andante from on the Thursday following . The funeral ser vice was conducted by the Rev. F. E. Tuke . He related a number of anecdotes in connec- " Surprise Symphony " ( Haydn ) , Ludlow Or- tion with the Institution , and how happy the chestral Society ; song , On Sunday Mr. Brett , Missioner ' to " Softly Awakes My The wreaths were as follows : From William , men were and how they were fond of crack- Heart " ( Saint - Saen ) , Miss Bergitte Blakstad ; troops , who has just returned from France . Reece , Annis and George ( sons , daughter and ing a joke with the visitors . He appealed duet , " Watchman ! What of the Night ? " preached in the Gospel Hali , Old Street , Lud- son - in - law ) ; Mrs. Davies , Leicester ( sister ) ; to the company for their deepest and practical ( Sergeant ) , Messrs . Batey and Harman ; song low . On Monday he again preached the Gos- Mr. and Mrs. Monnington , Shobdon ; Mr. and sympathy and support . " Shipmates O'Mine " encored , pel , interspersed with accounts of his work Mrs. Tuke ; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis and family ,. ( Sanderson ) , The Chairman proposed a hearty vote of Mr. W. Batey ; song , " When You Come Home " amongst our troops . On Tuesday evening he School House ; Mr. and Mrs. Whittal ; Miss addressed the Sunday School . His address Strangward , Miss Hopton , Mr. and Mrs. Bed- thanks to the Rev. Griffiths for his most ( Squire ) , encored , Miss D. Freeman ; song , was illustrated with lantern war slides . On ford ; Mrs. Evans ; Mr. and Mrs. Hadley ; interesting address and urged them to help " Lend Me Your Aid " ( Gounod ) , encored , in this good work which is intended to try . Mr. E. Harman ; song , " Soul of Mine " ( Ethel Wednesday he again preached and gave an Mrs. Watkins . The bearers were Messys . F. Griffiths , Ing . and turn an unhappy man into a happy one . Barns ) , encored , Miss Bergitte Blakstad ; duet , account of his work . ram Hadley , Jenkins , Whittal , Bedford , The Rev. Griffiths proposed a vote of thanks " The Battle Eve " ( Bonheur ) , encored , Messi's . BOROUGH POLICE COURT . Hodges , W. Hodges , Fuller , Lloyd , Davies , A. " The Windmill " to the Chairman for so kindly coming to Batey and Harman ; song , ( Nelson ) , encored , Mr. W. Batey ; God Save Tuesday , there were no cases for hearing at Morgan , Addis Price . preside . this Court .. the King . NO INQUEST . The Mayor ( Councillor S. H. Valentine ) seconded the proposition and it was carried with applause . A collection was taken on behalf of the Institute for the Blind . BOARD OF GUARDIANS . RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL . On Tuesday morning the death was reported to the Deputy Coroner ( Mr. W. C. Tyyrrell ) EARDISLAND . Mr. and Mrs. Riley again showed their CENTRAL This is a timely translation of the most The Clerk also read a circular letter from . the Board of Agriculture pointing out that the Urban Authority should where bye laws pre- vented the keeping of pigs , make arrangements to waive these bye laws where practicable , so widely read book in Germany since the war . as to encourage the keeping of pigs . Friedrich Naumann , a member of the Reich- Mr. William Davies thought that the can- stag , is probably the leading political writer vassing would only extend to the town area , of the day in German In his early life a as canvassers had already been appointed fór German pastor , he has had an exciting career . the outside districts . He thought the cotta- The book sets out a systematic scheme of an gers should be urged to plant as many pota- organised Central Europe as one of the world toes as possible , and also that all gardens powers of the future . Most of the argument which were not cultivated should be planted .. ry properly devoted ( from the author's Mr. Morris said that many cottagers planted point of view ) to the essential permanent as- out potatoes in the field with the farmers , sociation of Austria - Hungary and Germany . and several had planted with him . He should There is a capital introduction by Rev. W. J. be pleased to offer more land for this purpoes Ashley , of Birmingham . The volume will if desired , and he thought that many hat many . doubtless be in great demand . farmers would do so . Several members pointed out the importance THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST ( PRIDEAUX ) , PITMAN , 38 . The Rev. S. T. Prideaux , B.D. , is Rector more is The usual meeting was held on Monday of John Griffiths , aged 84 years , of 19 , New when there were present : Mr. R. de C. Peele Road , Sandpits , residing with his son - in - law , well known interest in worthy movements by of the supply of fresh seed and thought it ( Vice - Chairman ) , Rev , D. E. Holland , Rev. E. Mr. Henry , Howells . It appears that the old giving the children of the Wesleyan Sunday would be an excellent plan for the cottagers On Monday the fortnightly meeting was held H. G. de Castro , Messrs . J. Rowe , H. E. gentleman had been ill from heart trouble for School a tea on Wednesday of last week . A to take advantage of the offer now made . The following were eventually appointed Can- of Garnersfield , and is at present a Chaplain to when there were present : Mr. J. V. Wheeler Whitaker , C. E. Edwards , J. Gwilliam , J. V. 2 years and was practically in bed all the number of friends also accepted invitations vassers . - The Chairman , the Rev. H. L. Kew , the Forces . His work deals mainly with the ( Chairman ) , Rev. D. E. Holland , Rev. E. H. Wheeler , G. P. Rogers , J. Bradley , W. Duce , time . Early in January of last year he at- and were present to join in the happy occa- It was in every way a pleasant time ley , Messrs . Sparey , W. Bird , J. H. Wale , apocalyptical element in the Gospels . There G. de Castro , Messrs . H. E. Whitaker , C. E. D. Griffiths , J. Mellings , T. Wyile , R. R. tempted to get out of bed and fell , fracturing sion . scholars received their Stanley Morris , William Davies , and the Sur- is much energetic sweeping away of old tradi- Edwards , J. Gwilliam , J. Rowe , G. P. Rogers , Twiddy , J. G. Boulton , with Mr. A. W. Wey- his thigh . He was attended by Dr. Francis and after , tea the tional beliefs . Dealing with the hymn , " Lo R. de C. Peele , R. R. Twiddy , J. Bradley , E. man ( Cerk ) , and Mr. W. Mellings ( Acting- and the injury was going on well , but he died prizes . The church is indebted to Miss Garveyor . In regard to the pig keeping regulations , the He Comes , " the writer says : " If Christ as above stated . The Coroner did not consider wood ( Court House ) , and Miss Owen ( Street ) , Chairman thought they were too drastic , and came to England how would he be visible in Surveyor ) . for their loyal efforts Duce , J. G. Boulton , T. Wyile , J. D. Griffiths , an inquest necessary . J. Mellings , W. Tristram , with Mr. A. W. Miss Lloyd , who gave . her assistance when thought that many cottagers would be keeping Australia ? " However , if We can survive some shocks and shakings possible . Weyman ( Clerk ) . pigs if not for these regulations . shall derive The Surveyor said the regulations prevented much benefit from the study here afforded . the keeping of a pig within 60 feet ; he had Each chapter is dealt with energetically . never refused permission for keeping pigs . The Council decided that the inhabitants be allowed to keep pigs so long as they were kept in a reasonable sanitary condition . THE MINUTES . The minutes of the meetings at which there were no quorums were confirmed . Cheney's Eczema Salve . ANTISEPTIC . HEALING . For all kinds of Sores and Irritable Conditions of the Skin . THE LATE MR . HENRY . HORTON . Mr. R. de C. Peele said he rose at the earliest opportunity to express their very great regret at the serious loss they had sus- Price 1/2 . , Postage 3d .; Sample Box , ed . , tained by the sudden death of Mr. Henry Mr. Horton was a Horton , their Chairman . Postage 2d . CHENEY , CHEMIST , LEOMINSTER . ORLETON . PATRIOTIC SOCIAL . In Orleton Church School on Wednesday in the school and to BROMYARD . DRUNK . At the Police Court on Saturday , before Major Lutley and Mr. Guess , John F. Lloyd . of Suckley , was fined 10s . for being drunk . BROTHERHOOD . we THE WAGES OF VIRTUE ( WREN MURRAY , 5s . Captain P. C. Wren tells a good story and tells it well . It is a peculiar title , but when GOOD AUCTION PRICES . we find the wages of virtue to be the d . per The monthly auction on Friday kept up its day wage in " The Legion " we are satisfied excellent reputation for good trade . Many that it is an apt and proper title . The life At the meeting on Sunday , Mr. F. W. dealers were present and the prices maintained in the Legion is depicted with consumate skill The lesson was read by a splendid average . A bullock which made of the main plot , as well as the lesser one Mr. W. L. Frost . The soloist was Miss Nor- £ 41 , was considered one of the best prices of circling round Carmelita is strong and grip- ris , who sang two songs , which were much the day . " The best auction we have ever Most who read this book , which is ping . appreciated . The accompanist was Mrs. O. had " was the general verdict . Wells . Owing to the inclement weather the quite the usual length , will wish it twice as long . We shall await with eagerness Captain speaker failed to attend , and short addresses Wren's next story . Williams , presided . were given by the Chairman and Mr. Frost . THE LATE MR . HENRY HORTON . The Chairman said that before proceeding to the business all of them he was sure were feel- ing the great loss they had sustained by the death of their vice - chairman , Mr. Henry Horton . He would not dwell on the excellent work that had been done by Mr. Horton , that had been so well referred to by the Chairman at the District Council . man of magnificent physique and apparent They had in Mr. robust health and in a sense it was almost Horton a gentleman of sound common sense and a practical business knowledge . He impossible to imagine that he was gone . wished to pay a tribute to the enormous as- When they thought that he went to bed in sistance he gave to him ( Mr. Wheeler ) as apparently his usual health and that next . Chairman . Twelve months ago he ( Mr. morning he was dead , it could not but bring Wheeler ) had the honour of being appointed to their minds the great uncertainty of life . High Sheriff of the county and Mr. Horton He did not know of anyone who could give evening of last week , was held a most success- then told him that if at any time he wanted the assistance Mr. Horton did to the affairs of ful patriotic social in aid of a fund to provide him to take his place at the Board to let him the Council . He was a most efficient Chair- comforts for soldiers and sailors " Our Boys " know and he would attend , and they all knew man ; and was on the Finance and Highways at the several fronts . The attendance was that whenever he ( Mr. Wheeler ) was absent Committee , and was vice - chairman of the excellent , about one hundred sitting down to Mr. Horton was always present . He moved military Tribunal . This is a little volume of choice verse which Mr. Horton was always tea at 7.30 . Tea over , the musical parts began FARMERS HELD UP AND CARTS had its inspiration in the great Belgian poet they forward a letter of condolence and sym- an active member and a perfect genius at with a concert , for which the programme had been arranged by Mr. E. L. Stubbs , A.C.P. OVERTURNED . pathy with Mrs. Horton and family , regretting figures and they could hardly appreciate his The Rev. J. Shepherd Munn ( Vicar ) presided , who died so tragically at Rouen while the loss yet . the great loss they had sustained . If they were to give a word for and announced the items . An application was made by Mr. Allen for were witnessed at several book was in the press . The little poem " In Exciting scenes Mr. Horton's life that word would be " value . " Mr. J. Bradley seconded . their services in this section were Miss Lucas , the transfer of the license of the King's Arms , potato markets in Cumberland on Saturday . Memoriam " is a little gem and there is not He could value property , buying and selling ; Miss Damme Lloyd , Rev. J. S. Munn , Miss Bromyard , from the present holder - who has Farmers who were asking is . 1od . and in some a piece in the book that is not rich in merit . his knowledge was prodigious and of that Powell , Mr. Stubbs and several girls and boys now joined the Army - to that of his wife . instances 2s . per stone for their potatoes at There is one criticism , tasteful and appropriate knowledge he gave freely and generously for of the upper section of Orleton Church School . Carlisle were met by the cry " A shilling a as is the design of the binding , it should be in cloth not paper . The book is too good to , He was of a family of Every item was well received and it would be stone , or over goes your cart . " He left behind him superflous to single out any . The Vicar asked The little Italian boy who was brought up The crowd of women buyers became very share the ultimate fate of paper - covered books His sons were just at the Rev. A. Bannister , Vicar of Aston , to pro- at the Police Court on Saturday on a charge excited , and in view of their threatening RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY ( COLLING an age when they required a father's care . pose a vote of thanks to all who had helped to of stealing money from his employer , Mr. attitude the farmers quickly dropped their Leintwardine district , £ 5 19s . 4d .; total , £ 62 the widow and family , condoling with them gentleman did so in felicitous teams . Mr. E. bound over in the sum of £ 5 for six months . He proposed that the Clerk write a letter to make the evening's enjoyment . The reverend Leighton , of the Rock Farm , Bromyard , was price to 1s . 6d . in their sad and irreparable loss , and expres- Edwards ( Inch Moon ) seconded ; and the Mr. J. D. Griffiths supported the resolution which was carried , the members standing . OUT - RELIEF . The cost of out - relief during the fortnight was as follows : Ludlow and Clee Hill District , £ 42 10s . 4d .; Diddlebury district , £ 14 6s .; 15s . 8d . MASTER'S REPORT . the District Council . successful business men . a widow and children . Those who gave POLICE COURT . Monday , before Messrs . II . J. Bailey , W. A. Guess , S. W. Millyard , and J. T. Lutley . LICENSING . Adjourned . BOUND OVER . LIGHTING OFFENCES . Stoke Bliss , 5s . MORE POTATO RAIDS . TO VERHAEREN ( SEYMOUR ) , WILSON , 16. 6d . WOOD ) , MACMILLAN , 5s . treat the a The owner of another cart of potatoes which Mr. Collingwood is a Fellow and Lecturer then appeared upon the scene commenced of Pembroke College , Oxford , and therefore sing the high appreciation of the many and audience carried it with acclamation . Included selling at is . per stone , remarking that if the we listen with respect and interest to what The Master ( Mr. F. L. Davies ) reported various services which Mr. Horton had ren- in the vote were the ladies who presided at The following were fined the amounts stated wholesale men could have the potatoes at 1s . he has to say . The first part deals with the there had been admitted to the house during dered to the Ludlow Rural District Council . the tea tables Mrs. E. Edwards , the Misses for breaches of the Lighting Order a stone he did not see why the working general nature of religion , the second part the fortnight 10 , born o , died 1 , discharged 4 , Mr. H. E. Whitaker seconded and said he James ( Overton ) , Miss Lucas , Mrs. J. S. William Powell , a farmer , of Edvin Ralph , classes should not have them at the same with religion and metaphysics and part three remaining in the house 82 , corresponding should like to associate himself with the re- Munn , the Misses Price , Miss Sanders , Mrs. Henry J. Maund , farmer , Edvin Ralph , price . His action was rewarded by a prompt " From Metaphysics to Theology . " The book period last year 88 ; vagrants relieved 47 , cor- marks of the Chairman / He had known Mr. Stubbs , Mrs. Tarbath and Mrs. Tonge - Mrs . Henry Pound , farmer , of clearance of his cartload at the price named , is the result of an attempt to responding period last year 52 , decrease of Horton for a great number of years . Mr. George and Mrs. Dyer , who attended to the each ; Edwin Powell , farmer , Edvin Ralph , the other farmers eventually getting through Christian creed not as dogma , but as a criti- tramps 5. He also reported that five pigs Horton was a man of vast experience and he general wants during the evening ; the Misses 10s .; Mary Orgee , Thornbury , Margaret Eliza- their stocks as well at 1s . 6d . 6d . per stone cal solution of a philosophical problem . Chris- had been sold at the last auction for £ 36 12s . had given his best for the Council . He was K. Passey , A. Prosser , E. Young , E. Wall , beth Morris , a farmer , of Edvin Ralph , 59 .; less than they had charged the week before . tianity in other words is approached as 9d . , making a profit of £ 10 . philosophy and its various doctrines are re- Would the always a considerate man and would make his and others who sold tickets and Mr. Tonge , Thomas Ellmore , labourer , of Bishop's Froome , Guardians fix the price for broken stone to the time to fit in with anyone else's time . who took the tickets at the door . The games did not appear , and a warrant was issued ; CARTS OVERTURNED . garded as varying aspects of a single idea , Town Council . The Primitive Methodist Mr. John Mellings supported the resolution were then proceeded with and were well en- John Jones , carter , of Sheep Street , 2s . 6d .; Choir have offered to give à concert in the and said Mr. Horton was a man they could joyed until nearly midnight . of The National George Palmer , smallholder , At Keswick market , where the farmers asked which , according to the language in which it Bosbury ; Is . 9d . and in some cases 25. a stone , two ethic , or a theology . With many of its con- is expressed , may be called a metaphysic , an House on Thursday . ill afford to lose ; very few would be able to Anthem was heartily sung . A few friends Horace Probert , farmer , of Froome Hill , 5s .; Boys filled their caps The Board accepted the offer of the Primi- take his place and they all regretted the loss have given donations to the fund and a good Stanley Parker , farmer , Little Froome , and they had sustained by his death . amount will be realised for the comforts ' Lilian Probyn , ' insurance agent , of Avenbury , and baskets with potatoes , and fully half the clusions we certainly do not agree , but we are glad to have read it and go further and say The Rev. D. E. Holland said he should like fund . A special feature of the concert was the 2s . 6d .; Arthur Gibbs , farmer , of Pencombe , loads were seized in the scramble . to associate himself with the resolution . clever rendering of two piano solos by Miss 10s .; William Harding , a farmer , of Winslow , tually the police came to the rescue and that it is a book which should be widely read if only for the thought and reasoning it Mr. E. Sheldon said that at the last meet felt it very much as Mr. Horton was for ten player of great promise . Mr. .Stubbs acted as farmer's wife , 2s . 6dBen T. Bones , farmer , F. A. Windle , of Richards Castle , a young 56 .; Annie Evans , Wooton Court , Pencombe , assisted in yoking up the carts . stimulates . years a manager of Culmington school . were booed out of the town by the crowds . NEW BOOKS PUBLISHED . The resolution was carried , the members accompanist throughout the evening , except of Norton ; and Edward Norman , Upper Sapey , PRICES BROUGHT DOWN . Catholic Christianity ( Phillips ) , Washburne ; for his own song , which Miss Windle ably ac- 59 .; Elizabeth Mary Taylor , servant at Salt- standing . marshe , and Stanley Lewis , farmer , of Knight- Exclaiming that while their husbands and companied . " He restoreth my soul , " " Which Temple ye The net profits were £ 8 0s . 6d . and Mr. E. wick , 2s . 6d .; Charles Beck , carter , of Worces sons were fighting for a shilling a day they are " and " If ye fulfil ( D.H.U. ) , Elliot Here- would not pay more than a shilling a stone Stack ; Chemical Discovery in the 20th Cen- Mr. W. Mellings ( Acting Surveyor ) , reported L. Stubbs , the Treasurer , has issued a balance ter , and George Handley , dairyman , Mr. Wheeler suggested that Mr. Parsons , that the temporary pumping plant had arrived sheet . ford , 5s .; William Pearce , farmer , of Cradley , for potatoes , the women held up farmers ' tury " ( Routledge ; Two in a Caravan Gravel Hill , should be one of the names , as at Craven Arms . The work at Stepaside Cul- 2s . 6d .; Charles James , farmer , of Cradley , carts entering Workington . Farmers imme- ( Low ) ; " Mysteries of Life " ( Allen and Unwin ) . Mr. Parsons was on the War Pensions Com - vert was now completed . and Andrew Warner , motor driver , of Eves diately brought their price down to a shilling , The parapet wall mittee . tive Methodist Choir with thanks . NEW GUARDIANS . ing he promised to mention two names of gentlemen to fill two vacancies on the Ludlow Guardians . The names were Mr. E. H. Wood for the Old Street Ward ; and the Rev. G. A. Hale for the Corve Street Ward . Mr. W. Tristram seconded . SURVEYOR'S REPORT . He of the road bridge between Peaton and Dilbury Mr. Sheldon said the question was one really has been damaged by a traction engine belong- for the Urban Guardians and he wanted one ing to H.M. Government . not of military age . Mr. Wheeler moved that Mr. Parsons be one of the members .. Mr. Peele seconded . WEOBLEY . PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL . BROKE " ADAM'S APPLE . " was carts were overturned . Even- The farmers one of them stating that there was reasonable profit left at that figure . GORDON LANG . BUTCHER'S CRUELTY TO PIGS . Another man , however , secured the protec- tion of the police at the market - place and then At Cannock Petty Sessions on Monday John put up the prices to eighteenpence and sold Hart , butcher , of Cheslyn Hay , Cannock , as his potatoes unmolested . batch , and Rowland Hihier , a schoolboy , aged 11 , of Mathon , 5s .; W. O. Price , farmer , of Malvern , having stopped to pick up a woman The Surveyor said A successful entertainment was given on who had met with an accident the case that the boiler had arrived and they had Thursday , January 18th , the attendance Was dismissed . written to ask them to send a man to fix it . good . The chapel was tastefully decorated for With reference to the Onibury Culvert Mr. the occasion . The chair was taken at 7.30 Rogers said that he had seen the culvert and p.m. by the Rev. A. Warcup . Three friends The Board accepted the nomination of the it was a good finish after a long time , and from Leominster ( Mr. J. Watkins , Miss G. As some Girl Guides entered All Souls ! Rev. G. A. Hale unanimously . A vote was they should now collect the subscriptions Watkins and Miss Morgan ) took part in the Schoolroom , Overbury Street , Clapton Park , taken between Mr. Wood and Mr. Parsons and promised . one of them , Ida Barry ( 13 ) , of Lockhurst resulted in 7 votes each . The Chairman gave programme and their services were much ap- Mr. Whitaker said that he had seen the preciated . The entertainment was promoted Street , fell over a form and died on the stage , butter market on Saturday , but the demonstra- 10 score . One police witness stated . it was ob his casting vote in favour of Mr. Parsons , who bridge and it was a good job . The question by the Christian Endeavour Society in aid of having broken the vessels of the neck com- was declared elected . of the parapet was left to the Surveyor to the Renovation Fund , and the proceeds , which monly known as " Adam's Apple . " tion did not assume a serious character , as vious to anyone that the pigs were Mr. R. Ward's tender for troughing and get repaired and charge the Government with amounted to £ 2 18s . 6d . , have been handed same day her soldier brother died of wounds . the vendors were content to take 2d . a lb. They were mere painting at the Workhouse was accepted . it . The report was adopted . less for their butter than in the previous week . animals . were Her father is in France . All expenses over to the Treasurer . On the Tradesmen in the town in view of uncer - fined £ 6 for cruelty to three pigs on January 9 and subsequent dates . According to the tainty refused to stock potatoes . evidence the pigs were kept without food in pens five to six inches deep in manure . They were two years old , and instead of weighing There was some commotion in the Carlisle from 16 to 20 score , they only scaled from 8 to BUTTER 2d . A POUND CHEAPER . starved . frames , and more like wild IN TENBURY'S CROSS MR . H. T. NOTT'S MR . W. BALDWIN'S £ 7 cr FIFTY GUINEAS Tenbury holds a records of the British Fund , and that positio strengthened by the It held on Tuesday . anything like an esti present , as many paris held , but it may be t when the sum total re paid over it will be far total , in itself a high considering to whom t tion of Tenbury's patri due there will be no he Mr. W. Baldwin , of mention . Mr. Baldwi and highly successful tired since the comme putting forward the g Cross and the duty an home to do all they c front . The success of a matter of liistory and that triumph is not for however , of Mr. Baldw content with the achi but realising the ever- need of the Red Cro effort . The manner was received speaks spirit and loyalty of An excellent committe was held and the ma agreed upon . Delega each parish , provided and asked to organise s as a ' concert or whist d were fortunate in their the Red Cross throughout the district thusiasm . It is extr single inhabitant of the invited to help , and t cause a truly generous one . their good will , a featu of gifts of fowls , eggs as well as cash . The an epidemic of whist certs , etc. , while footba competitions and Chri been pressed into the se with good results . Tuesday last was se auction sale day . Sever been received , includin from Mr. H. H. Nott , t Eardiston Farming Co calf from Master C. J. Col , E. V. V. Wheele were gifts of pigs , s implements , these bein waids , Russell and Ba At the Corn Exchange fusion of live and d geese , eggs , butter , rab produce , and miscella Corn Exchange was op ing the morning and effected at good prices OPENINGS At 2 p.m. , at the con smithfield market , th stock commenced . TH ance of farmers , but usually visit the mark Mounting the rostrum Hon . Secretary , introd Bardiston , who opened said that before they ceedings and before th least 300 of Mr. H. T he would like to read which had taken plac read a letter forwarded ( County Hon . Secretar In this letter a Colone writing from Headqua Secretary British Red County Branch . For inhabitants of Tenbury subscribed for the mot Sir , It has occurred to who provided the R May would be pleas launch is now plying is carrying out most moval of sick and wo benefitted by this , the veyance for this countr Mr. Baldwin remark great pleasure to those launch to know it was Continuing , he said it as it was twelve mo Wallace to open that so with the greatest of lace and the Eardiston been splendid support year and also on this they would have a reco to the farmers especial and their purses and . to He honestly believed a the last time he would on behalf of the Red C would support that last giving it a thumping now ask Miss Wallace opening the sale ( appl Miss Wallace said th |