The Kington Times - January 1917
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Kington Times 6th January 1917 - Page 6
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| Date | 06/01/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 6th January 1917 |
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pping . sents ' S. B.Special Line , visca Blouses , bod Patterns at 6/11 . OLE . r STER . IRE QUARTER SSIONS . auter Sessions for Radnor- the Shirell !, Piesteign , Mr. Whitmore Green- resided , the , other Magis- Messrs . J. A. Beebee , J. n . F. Clegg Hill , Mr. T. Albert Simpson , Mr. J. pson and Dr. Harding , the Peace ( Mr. H. V. acting Chief Constable hard Jones MAGISTRATES .. f the Chairman , seconded . e Court passed a vote of families of the late Rhayader ; and Mr. Evan on Court ; who , had died C. Rogers and Albert pointed Prison Visitors , am Walsh was appointed censing Committee in the lonel Williams , the other pointed . ved that the quorum of ittee be three , instead of d . ted out that since this d previously there had a failure to get a quorun a very important duty in members . On the ground on that no man ought to a public body which was nd he opposed the thep ated , saying he had felt carried . SING COMMITTEE . ng Committee afterwadds dency of the Chairman . was re - appointed Chair- ollins auditor , and Mr. rer . Licensed Victuallers ' De the Committee to sus- for at least one year of ith reference to the im- tion charges , was read , aid that although they e licensed holders , they pose 25 per cent . of the d he moved resolution as seconded by Mr. Jack- e Committee in the case Inn . Lanyre , where the and been fixed at £ 270 , ม BDON . EDWIN GRIFFITHS . Late Mr. Edwin Graf arm , Shobdon , who died ok place at Chapel Lawn ary 2nd . A short service pton , among those pres- urners being Mr. H. n . ( brothen , Mr. WA . r . P. Pugh ( Uphampton ) , R. Morgan ( Lower Lye ) , don ) , Mr. and Mrs. Whit- Mrs. J. Morgan ( Mor- ign ) , Miss J. Williams id Kent ( Shobdon . Mr. H. Griffiths , Leices- tie and Dorrie Griffiths , Mr. J. Griffiths , Cleo- s ) , Mr. Frank Griffiths , Ir . and Mrs Williams , and daughter ) , Mr. J. nighton , Mr. Thomas Mr. W. Williams ( Cov- were Mr. It . Morgan Morgan ( Eardisland ) , Mr. Moor ) . Mr. H. Morgan was met at the church as , Cleobury Mortimer and Mrs. Griffiths , sister - in - law ) , Mr. E. ather - in - law ) , Mrs. W. sister - in - law ) . Mr. J rs . T. and G. Deakins , s . John and Ben Grif- mer ; Mr. R. Francis , ris , Woodside ( nephews ) ; May Griffiths , Hodney and I. Evans , Cleobury Harris , Vron ; Mr. and Turnings ; and other sent by the following : from John and Annie ; ance , from Bert and memory , " from Pattie , In loving memory , " " In loving memory , " at Tan House and memory , from Ethel . ng remembrance , " from th deepest sympathy , " nd family , Covenhope ; Morgan . Lower Lye " : athy , " from Mr. and wood ; A tribute of from Mrs. Evans and ith sincere sympathy , " n ; With loving sym- Preece ; With deep Ambrose Morgan and t sympathy , " from Mr. From Mr. and Mrs. imers Cross ; From lliams , with kind sym olished , oak with brass plied by Messrs . Lewis nd the undertaker was Leominster . TAN ROBBERIES are happening much st be put a stop to , " he Old - street magistrate tencing Geo . Pound to ent . At Tower Bridge kYoung , 43 , was re f being concerned with margarine , value £ 165 . n stealing a horse , van , THE KINGTON TIMES . JANUARY 6 , 1917 . Moyle & Son FOR Feeding Stuffs . Enquire Our Prices . LEOMINSTER . OUR INDIAN ARMY . THE NECESSITY FOR FIT MEN . Writing from a Frontier Hospital in the North West Frontier Province of India , Staff - Sergeant Hubert Holder , whose home ad- dress 4 , Bridge Street , Kington , says Dear Sir , -One of your readers thinks that it is a great pity that che huge army in India cold not be relieved by an army of men who have been passed for garrison duty " only . He encloses an article cut from some journal , in which the writer says The war would be over in less then a month if the Govern- HEREFORDSHIRE APPEAL TRIBUNAL . KINGTON AND DISTRICT CASES . The Herefordshire Appeal Tribunal met at the Shirehall , Hereford , on Thursday , when there were present : Sir John Cotterell ( Chair- man ) , the Hon . Capt . E. S. Stanhope , Ald . I Corner , Ald . H. . Russell , Mr. B. Parry Jones , Mr. George Gooding , Col. H. R. C. Hewat ( Acting Military Representative ) , Mr. Smith ( representing the Board of Agriculture ) , and Mr. J. R. Symonds ( Clerk ) . The following cases from Leominster and district were decided : EARDISLAND . THE LATD MR . GEORGE PARRY . We regret to announce the death of Mr. George Parry , of the Upper House Eardis- land , who passed away on Friday last , at the age of 67. Mr. Parry was born in Eardisland and has resided in the parish all his life . For over 40 years he acted in the capacity of rate collector for the parish . He had been Clerk to the Parish Council since the institution of that body , and also filled the office of Parish Clerk at St. Mary's Church for about 13 years , and for a short time was Churchwarden . As a boy he served for a number of years in the choir . His wife pre - deceased him by a The Leominster Printing Company made a few years . His only son , Mr. Ernest Parry , further application for Ernest W. Baynham , of the Border Regiment , is at present ill in 21 , single , linotype operator - mechanic . In hospital in France . Much sympathy is felt support of the appeal Mr. J. J. Baker with the family . The funeral took place at ( Manager ) stated that the firm now St. Mary's Church , Eardisland , on Wednes had only one other linotype operator day , the Vicar ( the Rev. R. S. Aldridge ) offi- in addition to the one applied for , and these ciating in the church and at the graveside . two had to do all the composing for the The coffin was borne by Messrs . F. Stead , E. Company's three newspapers in addition to Emmerson , J. Roberts , T. E. Amos , J. Powell , other work . The man had been examined by J. Williams , C. Thomas , T. Webb . the Medical Board and only classified as fit for sedentary work abroad , a class which had not been called up to the present . - The application was adjourned . The mourners were : Miss Hilda Parry , Miss Ruth Parry ( daughters ) , Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Parry ( brother and sister - in - law ) , Mr. Arthur Party , Hereford ( brother ) , Mr. Charles Stanley Tait , 28 , single , Weobley , appealed Davies ( cousin ) , Mr. and Mrs. Greenhouse to be further exempted as baker and manager ( cousins ) , Mrs. Duggan ( cousin ) , Mr. and Mrs. of his father's grocery business . Jay . The Parish Council were represented go it would mean utter ruin to the business , following also attended : Mr. E. Riley , Mr. If he had to by Mr. H. L. Harvey and Mr. J. Hope . The and the breaking up of the home . One son joined under the Derby Group System . - Mr . ( Nun House ) , Mr. W. A. Morgan ( Oxhouse ) , W. Prothero , Mr. O. Dyke , Mr. J. Griffiths E. L. Wallis , solicitor , Hereford , appeared in Mr. J. Kington ( Grove House ) , Mr. W. Rick- support of the application and said the case etts ( Rhyddimor ) , Mr. Morgan ( Crown Farm ) , was one of financial hardship . The son serv- Mr. Greenhough ( Staick House ) , and other ing in the army also attended and supported residents of the district . the appeal for his brother's exemption . Mr. E. L. Wallis said the father was paralysed and the business was carried on by the son now appealed for and another elder son who had been given conditional exemption . The Local Tribunal pointed out that both the sons at home were single , and in their opinion the one now appealed for could be spared . and the business carried on by the elder son who had been conditionally exempted . Applicant said he had no objection to serving . It was his parents who would suffer . - The appeal was dismissed . T. H. Griffiths , Canon Pyon , appealed for William Kitchen ( married ) , wagoner on his farm of 140 acres , on which he had a large quantity of stock . He also looked after a Shire stallion . April 1st . Herbert Powell , 25 , New House , Hatfield , appealed as the only man now living on his mother's farm , but as he admitted that a mar- ried brother living near by , was wholly occu- pied on the farm , the application was dis- wanted to know what was to prevent either party breaking their agreement . Of course I did not know . The great struggle in Eur- ope hus shown how low is the standard of inter- national morality , how easily the smaller States can be corrupted and how indifferent is not too much to say that the war are the larger States to the great issues . It has opened the eyes of the most ardent friends of arbitration to the dangers of that substi- missed . tute for war under existing conditions . If Herbert Brooks , 22 , single , The Laurels , ilised nations of Europe it would not be much son left to manage his widowed mother's arbitration is impracticable among the civ- Leysters , Tenbury , appealed . He was the only of a safeguard for uncivilised Afghan tribes . small holding of 18 acres . At present his When travelling in native garb one often mother was an inmate of the Herefordshire ment would distribute the British Army am on the march with the detachment and after the four milking cows but himself . secs common events in new lights . When I General Hospital and there was no one to look which is now in India on all the fronts . " Judging from the tone of any correspondent's native village it is very rarely that three other brothers were serving , one being letter , his views are not very dissimilar from I am recognised . The only thing that gives in East Africa , and two in France . is speech . They can those expressed in the article . Before writ- detect a them had recently been reported missing . - A ing he should have asked the Secretary of European the moment he speaks . He , may final certificate to April 1st was granted . State for War how many regular battalions be a past master in Pushto , but he cannot James Smith , Monkton Court , Bromyard , ap- there are in India . He says that there are conceal the dialect . pealed for William Smith , 19 , single , as being When a detachment on 25. Poor fellow , he is miles out . I dare say outpost duty someone has put him right by this time . He rives at a new post the European can pick man to look after the farm machinery . - May sole man in charge of his herd and the only up some useful information by entering the 1st . thinks that there are more troops than are actually required on the north west frontier . villages after dusk in native garb . This The Military Representative me away His One of PRINTING You will get GOOD 5 WORK AND LOW PRICES AT STEVENSON'S 33 , High Street , Kington . Billheads , Statements , Memorandums , and all kinds of Commercial Printing in well arranged and up - to - date style . Ledgers , Day Books , Cash Books Letter Books , and all Office Stationery in great variety . Note the Address 33 , HIGH STREET , KINGTON . and the War . NEWS OF PTE . BERT FLOWER . EXPERIENCES IN THE TRENCHES . Flowers were sent by the following : " In his sorrowing children ; " With deepest sym- ever loving memory of our dear dad , " from pathy , ' from Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams and family ; " With sympathy , " from T. G. Smith ; " With deepest sympathy , " from all at Grove House ; " In loving memory , " from all at the Sytches ; " With deepest sym- pathy , " from Chalic and Edie ; " In ever loving memory of our dear brother George , " from Edwin and Mary Ann ; " In loving re- membrance , " from Hilda and Ted ; " With deepest sympathy , " from Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. George ; " With deep reget for a good and faithful servant , ' from Colonel and Mrs. Clowes , Burton Court ; " With sincere regret , " from Eardisland Parish Council " Good and faithful servant " ; " In affectionate memory of our dear cousin , " from C. W. and Mrs. Bassett ; " With deepest sympathy , " from Mr. and Mrs. Jay and family ; " With kindest re- membrance , ' from Rev. John Barker , Vicar Wrea Green , near Blackpool , With deep sympathy , " " from Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Good- hall , Cardiff ; With love and sympathy , North Herefordshire ) from Cyril and Violet Goodhall , Cardiff , The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. J. Lloyd , of Eardisland . Three more deaths of old residents are to Pte . J. Lawrence , K.S.L.I. , late of The be recorded this week , namely , Mr. Hatfield , Wharf , an old Leominster National school- boy , writes as follows to Miss Morris : I have . of the Villa , Shirlheath , who has been con- nected with Eardisland for many years and not been home . vet . I do not expect to go . was very highly respected ; Mrs. Margaret now until the end of February , if everything goes well . Young , who died in the Union Infirmary , a You see there are , several who . very old resident in the village ; and Miss Many readers will be interested to know that only fair that they should have the privilege . have been out longer than I have and it is away on Wednesday night after a short ill - news has now come to hand concerning Pte . of going first . Annie Jones , of Well Cottage , who passed Bert Flower , of the Border Regt . , who has at us just now . I wish you could have a peep been officially reported missing since Novem- minus a roof and one side . We are in an old house , ber 18th . We have a roar- Postcards from him have since ing fire ( I am writing this by the firelight ) but been received by , his wife who lives with her we have to be careful that no rays of light He is quite right ! The strength of the Brit - dodge was made known to me by a sergeant against the conditional exemption granted to parents at 72 , Commercial Street , Barnsley , can be seen from the outside or else we may which state that he was wounded and taken get a few souvenirs in the way of shells from ish Military Stations on this frontier is far who has had many year's service in India . Henry Wyatt Morris ( 25 ) , single , master tailor , Sir John Cotterell presided at the Guar- prisoner on November 18th , 1916 , but was old Fritz . in excess of the requirements of their imme- I made up my mind to try it when the first We have diate surroundings , because their conceivable opportunity presented itself . We had a night , High Street , Kington . - The appeal was up- dians meeting on Fuesday , the other members conditions they might have to act as the march to an outpost far up among the hills . held and the certificate withdrawn , but tem- pressen were : Sir G. Cornewall , Revs . H. B. Sten well and was having good treatment though , and he would he upper hand of him D. Marshall and W. Marshall , Messes . Berry , Herefordshire Regiment in March last and was the boys are willing to give him a good thrash- Pte . Bert Flower joined the he is not going to get it as easy as that . porary exemption to April 1st was allowed . bases of an army acting beyond them , or they arriving there in the early hours of the morn- might have to stem the advance of an invad- ing . I remained inside during the day and William John Baker , 34 , single , tailor , Cooke , Edwards , Morris , Harvey and Yeo transferred into the King's Shropshire Light ing . mans . the ing force . While I am writing this letter at night dressed and walked into the vil- Church Street , Kington , appealed We are having some rather cold weather Infantry in September and on arriving in at present but we can always laugh at that . Mr. J. A. Daggs tendered his resignation of my correspondent and the writer of the ar- lage accompanied by a Sepoy in plain dress . grounds of a one - man business . He contended France was again transferred into the Border The old schoolboys are all over the world , de- ticle may be reading General Sir Fredrick The village had a bad reputation , certain that he was not fit for service abroad , and the Rural District Council , which he had held the post of Treasurer to the Guardians and Regiment . Before joining he was whip for fending home and country . Campbell's despatch describing the operations outlaws were reported to hide there from case was adjourned for applicant to be medi- for 20 years and thanked the Board for their the Radnor and West Hereford Hounds and brave boys have paid and done their duty to Several of the which took place at Shabkada last time to time , assisted by some of the villa- cally examined by the Medical Board . werk . was very popular in sporting circles . John Davies , 40 , single , Pembridge , appealed Shabkada is about 15 miles from where I gers . I explained the whole thing to the Mrs. the extreme by giving their life for King and It was understood on the grounds that there were six horses to Mr. Daggs's services and wished him well inquiries during the weeks of suspense , and , friend . " Flower wishes to thank his many friends who Country " and greater love hath no man than The Chairman expressed regret at losing have written her letters of sympathy and en- this , that he should lay down his life for his write this letter . The writer of that article Sepoy on , the way down . says that there are about 75,000 Territorials that he would do all the talking . If he was look after and his father was ill . He admitted is tirement . asked who he was he was to say that he had they were shortly going into a very small I always think of the motto " The the very reason why they are in India . If just come to the outpost . On arriving at the farin . - February 8th , final . fool , shoots , God guides the bullet's flight . " I have had some very narrow escapes . been garrisoned by unfit village we were met by three men walking in men during the past year how much of the the opposite direction . The Sepoy greeted instance one day some little while ago we were them in Oriental fashion . , Punjab would have been left in British pos- I merely went There were eight of us all . I showed the article through the motions without speaking . They session by this time ? together in a small trench and I happened to a charpi ( bed ) which in question to a friend of mine , a warrant invited us to rest ' on LOCAL OFFICER . go into the next traverse as one of Fritz's officer , with 14 years ' service in India and he belonged to their acquaintance hard by . The heavy trench mortar bombs dropped in where Second - Lieutenant Y. W. G. Stokes , R.G.A. I had been standing . is of the opinion that the writer never heard three went away leaving us with some other Three of my chums ( of Eyecote ) , has been awarded one of the were killed and the remaining four were badly 250 odd gold medals presented by the Lord wounded . present war . Sometimes we witness some awful in India fit to take the field . " That is this frontier had ar- PEMBRIDGE . DEATH . The death occurred on appealed on Tuesday night f ness . WEOBLEY BOARD OF courtesy . GUARDIANS . Mr. H. R. Harding , successor to Mr. Daggs at Lloyds Bank , Leominster , made applica- tion for the offices and the Chairman ex- at anxiety . plained that the Guardians would make the LORD MAYOR'S MEDAL FOR in the trenches . appointment at their next meeting . The Clerk reported that the County Asylum . charge per patient per week had been in- creased to 11s . 11d . All For men and youths who stood near the charpi . Mr. Henry Poulton , butcher , of Pembridge . One of the men addressing himself to me in- Mr. Poulton came to Pembridge as a young WEOBLEY RURAL DISTRICT Mayor of London , to gunners who took part in sights but it is all war and everything is fair quired how far we had come . My companion man and set up in business . answered his question , a " fit of coughing " widow , but no family . prevented me doing so . cough " was of course he troublesome an invention - part of the arrangement . The Sepoy told them that win . He leaves a WATCH NIGHT SERVICE . of India until after the outbreak of the I note that he signs himself Observer . " There must be something wrong with his telescope . In my two previous let- ters I related a few of my experiences among the Afghans , and other ribes . Those of your A Watch Night Service was held on Sun- readers who have spent a winter in touring India but have , only visited , the large towns he was from the outpost . The man turned to day at the Primitive Methodist Chapel , Pem- and show places , and have never lived in an someone standing in the rear and sneeringly bridge . There was a fairly good attendance . Indian village , remain total strangers to the remarked " They are up there again . " The The service was conducted by Mr. W. Russell , The real In- man in the rear pushed himself through the assisted by Mr. T. Russell and Mr. W. Good- deep inner life of the Indian . dian is not seen in Westernised bazaars of standers - by to the side of the charpi and large cities , but in the myriads of villages , asked the Sepoy how many soldiers were . wherein more than 80 per cent , of the popu- there . The Sepoy would have given the num- admonishing lation of India dwell . Moreover , a much bet- ber had not I given him an ter and more attractive side of Indian life is pinch . I rose from the charpi . This was a seen in the villages than in the towns and signal to my companion to move on . We some about the village , purchased it is among these people that the enterprising walked tourist would spend his happiest and most fruit and ordered some vegetables . Being interesting hours . It is in camp that the strangers we attracted some attention . European soldiers become acquainted with the bazaar part of the village nearly every the Indian . During the short period I was , shopkeeper askd us where we had come from with my old battalion I used to wander ( often and the Sepoy in every case gave the same Some alone ) into the villages round about the reply , " We are from the outpost . " Military Cantonments . I was learning the asked if the same " Sahib " was in charge . One man asked us native language called Pushto in those days , The Sepoy said " No. " In services weite held at We regret to have to report the death of a very old and respected resident , Mr. John COUNCIL . of the Rural District Council on Tuesday . Mr. W. T. Cooke presided at the meeting A further application from A. Scale for WEOBLEY . ORGAN RECITAL . He the destruction of the airship L15 , March 31st- in love and war . " April 1st , 1916. This was the first Zeppelin brought down over England . Field . DISTRICT NOTES . was The presents an increase of wages for attending to the Weobley sewers was considered . The Christmas Tree and entertainment - at could M.S.M. FOR Q.M.S. JARVIS . not see how the Parish Council could decide Ivington Schoolroom on Thursday last pro- the matter as they did not know what the vided a very enjoyable evening for a crowded CHRISTMAS SERVICES . The many friends of Regt . Q.M.S. James audience . An excellent programme duties were . Jarvis , will be pleased to hear that Bright and hearty by an rendered by the children and their perform- The work Inspector explained the to be Pembridge Parish Church on Christmas Day . carried out and stated that it was done well No. 12 , dated 1st Dec. , 1916 ( 8th Batt . K.S.L.I. Miss Abbott ( headmistress ) and also Miss Order published at Salonika , Routine Order ance was one which reflected great credit upon There were celebrations of Holy Communion and the outfall works kept neatly . at 7 , 8 and at noon , also morning prayer at After going into the work in detail the Orders ) , has been awarded the Meritorious Weaver and Mrs. Gatehouse who assisted her . 11 and evensong at 6.30 . At Moorcourt Chapel Council suggested that the Parish Council be Service Medal , for devotion to duty in the The Vicat ( the Rev. G. Walter ) presided , and Holy Communion was celebrated at 9.15 a.m. This is a special medal issued recently . also took the part of Father Christmas in tak- asked to agree to an increase from 6s . to 7s . Regt . Q.M.S. J. Jarvis joined the old 53rd , now ing the gifts from the tree . by the Rector ( the Rev. H. C. Green - Price ) , per week . the 1st K.S.L.I. , at Aldershot , in January , were handed to the children by Mrs. Walter . service taking placo at 3 p.m. a Both churches were decorated for the occasion . 1880 , he served in the '82 Egyptian Campaign , and acted as Sergeant - Major in the Mounted OBITUARY . Infantry in the '85 Campaign . The total number of eggs received at the He subse- quently joined the Herefordshire Volunteers as tion last week was 408 . Leominster Depot of the National Egg Collec These were sent to He is in On Friday evening , December 22nd , an in- Sergeant - Instructor , in Leominster . the Central Depot , London . The collections . and the Aman with whom I used to practise if we wished to sell any uniforms . He said Beaumont , of Shirlheath . He had been con- tercession service and organ recital took place possession of the Egyptian Medal , Clasp and were : -Ivington ( per Miss Hyslop ) 48 , Eyton conversations , as well as my teacher , lived in that he was prepared to offer a good price fined to his bed for about six months and at Weobley Parish Church . It was a rather Star , also the G.C. Medal . He retired after the village . During those brief visits I for part worn unifoms . I was rather taken passed peacefully away on December 22nd , at bad night , but there was a fair congregation . serving 29 years . On the outbreak of the 4 , Westhope 12 , Eardisland School 7 , Eardis- picked up a number of " tips " which I a - back on hearing this . I wondered what the advanced age of 91 years . The funeral A collection was made for the war work of war he was recruiting sergeant for a short land Parish 17 , Weobley 37 , Town Collection found very useful when I found myself in a on earth he wanted uniforms for . As soon took place at Kingsland on December 27th , the Church Army and realised 23 3s . 4d . Time and carly in September , 1914 , he joined ( per Miss L. Norgrove ) 128. 1d . and 7 eggs , After the intercession service a splendid pro- the 8th Batt . K.S.L.I. , as Regt . Q.M.S. and and 3 eggs , Lucton ( per Mrs. Payne - Brown ) Town Collection ( per Miss Dowding ) 2s . 9d . native detachment guarding an advanced out- as we got out of hearing I sent the Sepoy the coffin being borne by Mr. A. Watts , Mr. post many miles from European Cantonments . back to " strike a bargain " with him and J. Roberts , Mr. W. Parry and Mr. W. Taylor . gramme was opened by an organ solo by Miss has served in that battalion ever since . He Looking back on those earlier days I cannot to ascertain his name . It took the Sepoy The mourners were Mrs. Beaumont ( wife ) , C. M. Aimson . Mr. John Aikens , of Hereford went with that battalion to France and after - 16 , Leysters , Mrs. Hawkins and Mrs. Chattock help thinking what a great number of " rows " fully a quarter of an hour to carry out my Mr. and Ms. Payne , Cockgate ( daughter and Cathedral , was the tenor soloist and his num- wards to Salonika . This gallant old soldier 6 , Orleton School 9 , Pudleston ( per Miss and much unpleasantness might have been instructions . He failed to get his name , but son - in - law ) , Mrs. Lafferty , Mrs. Thomas and ber's were magnificently rendered . It is in- who is still in good health has three sons now 18 , Hope and Ford 7 , Hatfield 7 , Yarpole ( per Owen ) 21 , Kingsland Parish ( per Miss Price ) avoided if I had only known more about the had arranged to see him outside the outpost Mrs. Yapp ( grand daughters ) , Mr. and Mrs. teresting to note that Mr. Aikens was de- serving ; all are N.C.O's . We wish him every Mrs. Connoly ) 14 , Market Collection at Navy customs of the strange people with whom I on the following day . To make a long story A. Payne ( Kingsland ) , Mr. and Mrs. Parry lighted with the accoustic properties of the success . Q.M.S. Jarvis was mace - bearer to Stall 14 , bought with cash in hand 155 . was thrown . The pitfalls for the unwary are a short one , I with three Sepoys waylaid him ( Kingsland ) . Mr. Chris Lowis undertook the church . Mr. A. J. Dean played the opening the Leominster Corporation for some years December 15th , Town Collection ( per Miss legion . A military man stationed among , or returning from the outpost the next day . funeral arrangements . and closing voluntaries and accompanied the previous to the war . A memorial service to the late Mr. Bean- hymns . The following was the order of the Dowding ) 4s . 7 d . and 7 eggs ( omitted in commanding Indians , cannot learn too much He was carrying a bundle partly conecaled error ) . The other contributions were from about them . There is only one method of in the folds of his loose robes . I asked him mont was held at Kingsland Baptist Church service and recital- i on where he was going and what lie carried in getting to know them ; it is no use ques- Sunday last and was conducted by the Opening voluntary , Mr. Dean ; processional Mrs. B. Hall ( Ashton ) , Miss Hutchinson hymn , 51 ; prayers ; Psalm 46 ; organ solo tioning them , they will do anything rather the bundle . He refused to say . The Sepoys Rev. J. C. Elder . ( Grantsfield ) , Miss Proudman ( Luston ) , Mrs. than discuss themselves . Nothing beats told him that he must answer the Sahib's " SUNDAY SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT .. ( Smant ) , Miss Aimson ; tenor solo , " Comfort Ascroft . ( Tudor House , Luston ) , Mrs. Bright I took him back to the outpost itineration , by travelling from village to questions . Ye My People " ( Messiah - Handel ) , Mr. ( Ivingtonbury ) , Mrs. Burlton ( Eaton Hill ) , Mr. Last week was a fairly busy one in connec- Aikens ; lesson ; hymn , 540 ; prayers ; organ Hill ( Orleton Manor ) , Miss Wood ( The Rye- village and living with them as their guest , and examined the bundle and of course No doubt the many friends of Leslie W. H. lands ) , Miss Edwards ( Monkland ) , Miss Wil- There ORLETON MAN'S SILVER WAR BADGE . On he then gets to know their real inner life in found that it contained two uniforms which tion with Pembridge Church . On Thursday solo , " Andantino in D flat " ( Edwin H. Luckett will be pleased to hear that he has liams ( Stocktonbury ) , Mrs. Swaithe ( Nordan ) , " that otherwise he would and I had arranged to be given him . The detach- the Rector gave the Pembridge Sunday School for a European in native detachment such ment was paraded and I asked him to show children a treat at the Rectory in the form an experience is indispensable . me the Sepoy who had given or sold them of a magic lantern entertainment . The audi- two methods of travelling . On the one hand to him . This was done to ensure the safety ence , which gathered in the dining room at the Rectory , also included some of the alms- you may carry tents and a small camp equip of the Sepoy who was an actor in the caso . ment and pitch it outside a village or be- He declined at first to show me the Sepoy left each child was given a bun , women and parents of the children . As they tween a number of small villages and by this who had sold , or given them to him . plan you can visit the villages round about much delay he pointed him out . After The Sepoy THE CHOIR . and can stay or move as your fancy dictates . I was " placed under close arrest " in his pres- On Friday evening the Rector in accordance of one of the chief men of the village , who picion . If he knew that the Sepoy had been On the other hand you may become the guest ence . All this was done to disarm any sus- with custom entertained the choir to supper at the Rectory , about 20 sitting down to an excellent repast . A few speeches followed . The Rector in proposing the health of the vices . He hoped they would all pull to- tor , for their co - operation will put his " guest house " at your dis- a party to the capture either he or his friends posal and give you hospitality . By this plan would do him ( the Sepoy ) some personal in- We tried every pos- Church Officers thanked the choir for their you will come into closer contact with the jury or even murder . people and will see more of them , but you sible mean to find out for what purpose he attendance and also the organist for his se will forfeit your independence , will be obliged wanted the uniforms , but . he refused to say . to consult your host in all your plans , and The authorities were of the opinion that he time at the disposal of your host and the required the uniforms to enable them to en- villagers , both by day and night . Both plans ter some barracks or Military Cantonments He for- of travel have their advantages . In a district for the purpose of rifle stealing . plan is the best . Once you have been re- was ordered to report himself to the police ceived as a guest you are practically safe . twice daily until further orders . was absolutely closing HOPE - UNDER - DINMORE . SOCIAL EVENING . Lemare ) , Miss Aimson ; recit . and air , " Ye People Rend , " " If with All Your Hearts " been the recipient of the " Silver War Badge " Mrs. Waite ( Yarpole ) , an Anonymous Friend . ( Elijah - Mendlessohn ) , Mr. Aikens ; address by for services rendered in his Majesty's Forces The controllers of the Depot , having cash in the Vicar ; tenor solo , " My Hope is in the since the 4th of August , 1914 , having served hand , will be grateful for offers of eggs at Everlasting " ( Daughter of Jairus - Stainer ) , sixteen months in France , until he was in- wholesale prices . Mr. Aiken's ; preludium and fuga ( Bach ) , Miss valided home . During his period of service in Aimson ; National Anthem ; volun- France he gained great respect and confidence Much interest will be aroused in Leominster : from his officers , which he in return also held and district by the announcement that Thurs- tary , Mr. Dean . for them . He always had a bright smile for day , February 15th , has been fixed for the all , which brought him friends wherever he production of the Misses Urwick's pantomime went and he was always in his place when he Red Riding Hood , " which was such a was called for . The boys who were under signal success last year . Although , the same him were extremely fond of him , as many in- pantomime is in hand , it will be presented with A very successful social evening was held stances have shown for themselves . Before entirely new features , new songs , and dances , in the Reading Reem on Boxing Day in aid the war he was well known in , athletic and and patriotic items . The additional characters of Red Cross Funds , from 6 to 12 p.m. , by sporting circles , to which he is as keenly at- include the miniature soldier , a sailor , Early kind permission of the Vicar ( Rev. F. W. tached as ever . His health , however , will not Victorians , etc. must be prepared to put yourself and your was connected with some gang of raiders who gother in the New Year and support the Rec- Carlton ) . The arrangements were carried out allow it now , but everyone who knows him a great hit on the last occasion has not been The Golliwog which was such necessary in the work of tho parish . Mr. by the Hon . Secretary , Mr. George Webb , as- will join in hoping that some day he may forgotten , and a new song has been allotted Burnett responded on behalf of the church sited by Mr. J. Atkins , who also acted as regain his former robust health . to this character . The reputation of the M.C. The room was prettily decorated by Misses Urwick in an undertaking of this char- where the people were suspicious the latter feited the money he had paid for them and officers and thanked the Rector for his kind the following Committee of ladies , who also | acter , is sufficient to ensure a complete words . He hoped that everything would go on as satisfactorily as it had in the past . helped . with the refreshments : Mrs. Powell , triumph , and when it is remembered that the proceeds will go to a patriotic object there Later Mr. Burnett proposed the health of the Mrs. Vaughan , Mrs Richards , Mrs. Randall , Mrs. Webb . A Red Cross stall was held by Rector , the toast being heartily received . A can be no doubt as to the reception that will lantern entertainment followed . The adult Mrs. Handsford . The accompanist was Mr. be given to the re - appearance of " Red Riding members afterwalds played whist , the party Polka ; song . " Where the fields are white L. Atkins ( Kinsham ) . The programme was : Hood . " breaking up about 11.30 . with daisies , " Mrs. Vaughan ; lancers ; song , MOORCOURT CHILDREN'S TREAT . " A long long trail , " Miss D. West ; waltz ; 20,000FT OF LEATHER STOLEN . The children of Moorcourt Sunday School , song , " The Maid of the Mill , " Miss Berring , merly served in the South African War , went which was started by the Rector , were not ton ; children's polka ; song , " Boy Blue , to France in September , 1914 . In a case at Old - street Police Court on Wed- forgotten and Mr. Bonn very kindly asked the Miss Hetty Berrington ; circassian circle ; his honour will be received with pleasure by nesday , when Messrs . Canton and Co. , Gov- scholars to tea . Meeting at 4 o'clock , the song , " My Love he is a Sailor Boy , " Miss the Leominster Post Office staff and his other ernment contractors for leather jerkins for the song , Rector took the children up to Mr. Benn's Edmonds ; " My Ain Folk , " Miss numerous friends in the town and district . Army , were prosecutors , it was stated that Tea was served at 5 o'clock , the Webster ; waltz ; song , " Ring down the cur- the firm had lost 20,000ft . of leather valued . residence . company , including 28 out of 32 children on tain , " Miss W. Went ; polka ; interval for re- at 500 , on one contract owing to pecula- the Sunday School books . The children were freshments , which were supplied by Mr. H. tions by their employees . greatly delighted with a series of lantern pic- Foster , A 1 Bakery , Leominster . Part II LOCAL MEN PRISONERS OF tures exhibited by the Rector . Comic sketch by Mr. and Mrs. Flanigon , which caused great amusement ; song , " The Sol- diers Pardon , " Mr. W. L. Atkins ; lancers ; step dance by Messrs . Atkins , Richards and Davies ; song , Mr. Richards ; polka ; song , " Put a bit of Special intercession services were held at powder on it Father , " Mr. J. Atkins ; lancers ; he was a prisoner of war . song , " Wake Up England , " Mrs. Bounds ; Bodenham Parish Church on Sunday . The The Afghan honours and protects his guest . I have not done very much travelling , mili- tary duties won't permit of it . It is no easy matter to travel in Asia . In many parts TENBURY POLICE COURT . of the country across the border it is neces- sary to take a fresh guide every few miles , Tuesday , before Colonel Wheeler , Mr. H. as the various villages are on bad terms , and T. Nott , Mr. G. Ballard and Mr. G. E. God- might injure the traveller on the lands of son ) . the opposing village merely in order to get their enemies involved in a feud , or into trouble with the Government . While visiting a chief in his border fort , he said to me , " You can do what we cannot STILL UNWILLING . Charles Pritchard , age 17 , late of Cross Hands , Tenbury , haker , was charged with being drunk in Tenbury on November 1st . This case had been adjourned two or three possibly do . I cannot go into that village times to see if he would join the Navy . Defendant's father now appeared and said What do you people in England do he was not willing for his son to join the Colonel Wheeler said he was very short- over there . The chief of that . tribe has a blood - feud with me , so I cannot leave this . fort . when you have enmity with other people in your country ? " I knew from past experiences Navy . that it was of no use telling him that we sighted . Defendant had been in trouble three in England never had " blood battles . " The or four times for serious offences and it would Afghan cannot accept such a statement he have been to his advantage had he been put cannot understand how such a state of peace under strict discipline . is possible . I proceeded to explain that when we have a dispute in England we call a con- ference and allow an independent person to settle the trouble for us and thus avoid a Defendant was fined 10s . more genial manner BODENHAM . THE CHURCH . HONOUR FOR LEOMINSTER POSTAL OFFICIAL . Company Sergeant - Major A. H. Wardrop , Royal Engineers , has been awarded the Mili- tary Service Medal . Mr. Wardrop , who for- The news of WAR . A postcard was received on Sunday from CHRISTMAS EVE TRAGEDY . A Pensneit , Dudley , on Wednesday , at an " Medicine Jack " ( in character ) . Pte . George Wall , of 21 , Bridge Street , who inquest concerning the death of Edwin Thomas was reported last week as missing , stating that Ashmore aged 78 , a verdict of Wilful mur- Pte . Wall , who der was returned against his son , Edwin iron- Vicar ( the Rev. F. W. Worsey ) preached children's polka ; song , " Mary of Argyle , " sing after the engagement in France on the worker . It was stated that the two men were were morning and night . Special prayers said and special hymns sung . At cach ser- " If you'd assume a vice the list of Bodenham soldiers who have blood - feud each time and suggested to him you would get along much better in your been wounded or are in hospital was read that he and his neighbours should do the " Huh ! I tried it once , business . " and and the prayers of the congregation were same . After a little consideration and many questions he seemed to favour the idea , but everybody I met wanted to borrow money . " asked on their behalf . The collection was for the Red Cross base hospitals . 18th November . " Poor Little Joe " ; song , encored ; song , " Kitty with the buckles on her shoes " ; song , " Somewhere in France dear Mother " ; song , " God bless our Soldiers , " School Children . opportunity . a was in the Border Regiment , was posted mis- Thomas Ashmore , jum . , aged . 49 , an The postcard which is dated drinking heavily on Christmas Eve , and that November 28th states that he is keeping well in a subsequent quarrel the accused struck and will write giving his address at the first his father many times , the assault lasting Pte . Wall also states that some hours . He was alleged to have forced In answer to the charge prisoner said , " I loved him as I love my wife . " The happy evening was brought to close George Millichip , of Stockton , is with him and his young children to drag the old man into with God Save the King . " After all ex- askes that his people may be informed of his the snow . penses were paid £ 3 9s . 3d . was handed over safety to the Red Cross Funds . 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