The Kington Times - January 1917
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Kington Times 13th January 1917 - Page 8
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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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8 LEOMINSTER BOROUGH POLICE COURT . Thursday , before Mr. J. Watkins ( in the chain , Mr. J. A. Daggs , Dr. G. Steel , Mr. H. Easton , Alderman George Page , Mr. T. J. Enoch . A NEW REGULATION . TWO FRONT LIGHTS ON VEHICLES . those in charge of horse drawn vehicles for There were a number of summonses against failing to display two front lights as required by a new order which came into force on January 1st . ORLETON . THE KINGTON TIMES . JANUARY 13 , 1917 . ORLETON BRASS BAND . conducted by Mr. Davis , of Leominster , on The members of the Orleton Brass Band , Sunday afternoon , December 31st , played carols and selections in the open spaces of the village . Their effort was praiseworthy and the newly - joined are making good progress . the hearth - fires burning till the boys come They will be able by perseverance " to keep home . " SOLDIER'S FUNERAL . LEOMINSTER SAVINGS BANK . LEOMINSTER NOTES . A VERY SUCCESSFUL YEAR . On Sunday last the Rev. Gordon Lang celebrated his first anniversary as Pastor of The 101st annual general meeting of the the Congregational Church , trustees and Leominster . managers of the Leominster Special sermons were delivered by Mr. Lang , Savings Bank was held at the offices of the the subject at the evening service being Bank on Friday evening . There were present : " Twelve Months in Leominster . " Wood , Mr. T. Neild , J.P. ( trustees ) . Mr. W. Councillor H. J. Southall ( who was voted to the chain , Mr. A. T. Southall , Mr. W. F. E. Birch , Councillor Hubert Reynolds , Mr. On Saturday afternoon , December 30th , in J. B. Parry , Mr. J. Smale , Councillor J. T. J. Enoch , J.P. , Mr. W. H. Powell , Mr. William Davies , labourer , 20 , New Street , Orleton Ghurchyard , were laid to rest the re- Watkins , the Rev. J. C. Elder , the Rev. W. was summoned for failing to display two mains of Private Herbert Hince , of the 3rd J. Nelson ( managers ) . Mr. J. B. Dowding front lights on a cart in Green Lane on Oxford and Buckingham Light Infantry , who ( Clerk ) , Mr .. H. G. Griffiths ( assistant ) . January 2 . Defendant pleaded ignorance of the Regu - dent on 20th December , and who was a son apology for his non - attendance , being con- died at Portsmouth , shortly after a motor acci- The Treasurer ( Mr. E. P. Lloyd ) sent an of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hince , of Hallett's fined to his bed by sickness , and Mr. Harold B. Davis , Chief Actuary of the Salop and Welshpool Savings Bank , wrote expressing to be at Welshpool at the offices of another his regret at being unable to attend , having branch of the Bank . lations . Superintendent Rooke proved the case and stated he had instructions that the order must be strictly enforced . The order was made on October 9th and became operative on January 1. Motor - cars had to shade the lights and other vehicles must also comply with the order . The Bench decided to hear the other cases before coming to a decision . William Griffiths , drayman , 6 , The Priory . was summoned for an offence on January Defendant said he did not know there ought to be two front lights . P.C. Harris said that on January 4 at 5.10 in High Street defendant was driving a horse and cart . There was one front lamp on the off side and a rear lamp . He asked him why he had not two front lights and he said he was not aware that he ought to have one . George Pounds , labourer , 15 , Bridge Street , was summoned for a similar offence in West Street on January 6th . Defendant said he had one light . " The other had gone out . Orleton about noon The minutes of the half yearly meeting were read and confirmed . The report of the auditor , Mr. James Castle , was read and unanimously received and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The accounts as presented by the actuary Cottage , Orleton . The body was conveyed by train to Woofferton Junction , and brought to terred about half - past two , the Rev. J. Shep- on Saturday , being in- herd Munn officiating . cluded the Father , Mother , little Son , Sisters The mourners - military were represented by Gunner Richard and Brothers of the deceased soldier . The Cleobury , who preceded the cortege to the stood at grave carrying the cross . After the service at the graveside the bearers reverently dead were received and adopted . soldier and his sorrowing relatives . Several Mr. J. B. Parry drew the attention of the neighbours also attended and general regret meeting to the very satisfactory state of the has been expressed at the loss sustained by affairs of the Bank and the progress which the family . Amongst the floral tributes was had been made since amalgamation with the a beautiful cross sent by the officers and men Salop and Welshpool Bank . He said that he of his regiment . Private Hince had been to considered the action of the trustees and the front in France , had been wounded , sent The extra business which had been transacted managers had been more than fully justified . to Engand , had recovered and was expecting during the past year showed an increase of that he would return to the trenches at an 337 deposits as compared with the preceed- early date . The White Ensign wrapped ing year , with a emblematical of the life he had willingly ceeding was a very satisfactory one indeed , round his coffin at the funeral was therefore of £ 1,031 10s . 1d , which proved that the pro- offered under his country's flag for his and he thought they could look forward to Although six of the a further influx of business consequent on the " Orleton Boys " have made , the supreme extra facilities which the various departments Hince is the first one of them which has taken and war investment . sacrifice of their lives , the funeral of Private offered in dealing with all kinds of thrift place at Orleton . He leaves a little mother- P.C. Harris stated that on the 6th of January , at 6.45 pm . he saw defendant driv- ing a horse and trap in West Street . He country's cause . had one front lamp lit and said that the other had umployer , and the Mr. W. H. Batten , the employer , said the lamp had been lit , but the one on the near side was an old one , as he could not get new ones . He had done the best he could to ob tain them . There were plenty of right hand lamps , but not left hand ones . The defen- dant was on top of a load and so could not see the light . 6.15 p.m. 7 Arthur Parry , drayman , 45 , Bridge Street , was summoned for a similar offence on Janu- ary 3rd . P.C. Harris proved the case , the time being Mr. Batten appeared for defendant and said Parry forgot to take the left hand lamp . Harry , Tongue , labourer , Lower Wickton , was summoned for failing to display two front lights on a trap on January 6th . P.S. Worthing said that when . stopped de- fendant said he did not know he required two front lights . Defendant's sister appeared and said her father told defendant that two lights were not necessary and he left the second lamp at home . Elizabeth Davis , Stockingfield , Dilwyn , was summoned for a similar offence at 5:25 p.m. on January 5th at Barons Cross , P.C. Davis proving the case . Defendant told the officer she did not know that the regulation was in force . Ernest Ranford , labourer , Gattentop , ' ad- mitted a summons for a similar offence at West Street on January 3rd , the time being 5.50 P.C. Harris said defendant said he thought . he would be summoned if he had two tights in front . Defendant said he did not say any such his sister in to meet a train . Before he thing . He told the constable that he brought started he asked two or three and they said that a second lamp was not necessary . Herbert Hill , castrator , The Newlands , was summoned for riding a bicycle without a rear light on January 5th . He did not appear . P.C. Davis said that at 5.45 p.m. on Jann- ary 5th he saw defendant riding a bicycle without a rear light at Barons Cross . He said he could not get the lamp to burn and witness found that it contained no oil . The Bench retired to consider the above cases . lic . Defendants would be fined 2s . 6d . each . BOYS IN TROUBLE . PARENTAL THRASHINGS ORDERED . William George Fox ( 16 ) , errand less boy nearly eight years of age . treat CHILDREN'S TREAT . Bowen , wife of Mr. John Bowen , of Too- The death is reported of Mrs. Charlotte woomba , Queensland , who passed away at the age of 58 , on November 4th , 1916. Mrs. business as a saddler up to the time they left Bowen formerly resided in West Street , Leo- miuster , where her husband carried onl for Australia . The news of the retirement of Mr. J. A. Daggs from the position of manager of Lloyds Bank , Leominster , has caused great regret in warm place in the affections of the town and Mr. Daggs has won for himself the town . it is greatly hoped that his retirement from the bank will not include the severance of the many ties of friendship which have been formed during his life in the town . Mr. H. R. Harding is taking up his duties as Mr. Daggs ' successor and the following note from a Gloucester contemporary will be of interest : " The many friends of Mr. H. R. Harding , joint manager of Lloyds Bank , Gloucester , and former manager of the Gloucester branch of the Wilts and Dorset Bank , have heard with much regret of his removal to Leominster to take charge of the important branch of Lloyds Bank in that town . During his five years ' the esteem and confidence of a large number association with city banks Mr. Harding won of clients , and in his private and social life he was exceedingly popular , especially at warden , and he also held the position of keen interest in Church work , acting as Vicar's corresponding increase Hucclecote , where he resided . He took a treasurer of the village war savings society , which has been most successful . gratulating Mr. Harding on his new appoint- Whilst con- ment , therefore , his departure from this entered upon his new duties at the beginning district is universally regretted . Mr. Harding of the year . " Mr. Smale , Mr. Watkins and the Rev. J. C. Elder spoke in congratulatory terms upon the position in which the Bank found itself on the year's work , particularly in view of the competition which now existed , not only the part of the joint stock banks , but also the Post Office and other channels of war saving . The children of the Orleton Church Sunday School were given their annual Christmas on Church school . on Wednesday , January 3rd , in the p.m. and tea was served shortly afterwards . They assembled about 3.30 Shepherd Munn and Mrs. Stubbs served the The Rev. J. Shepherd Munn ( Vicar ) , Mrs. tables and Mrs. George made the tea and at- tended to general requirements . ing was spent in various games , refreshments The even- being handed round in the intervals . Several parents were also present . The Vicar thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Stubbs for their pres- a short address to the children , proposing ence and help ; to Mrs. George and to the parents present . gave New Year . Mr. Stubbs seconded the pro- He wished all a very happy posal , saying a few words to the children and hoping that every comfort and joy would at- tend them all , even under the terrible war circumstances during the coming year . Hearty cheers were given for " Everybody " and " The Sunday School . " very well sung and Mrs. Stubbs presented each The National Anthem was child with an orange before all dispersed . HATFIELD . WHIST DRIVE .. Hall for three days only next week , viz . , Pictures will be shown at the Corn Exchange Thursday , Friday and Saturday . The pro- The Chairman said he had attended the gramme is headed by a great dramatic film " Abide With Me , " shown in four parts . Also and he was pleased to be able to inform kyrie " ( a Thanhauser Exclusive production meeting of the Joint Board at Shrewsbury on an attractive programme are " The Val- them that he was told that Leominster in four parts ) , " The Fable of , the Commercial smaller group . As far as the Bank as a whole third episode of the new serial , " The Red stood as one of the best branches of the and a Little Bit of Fluff " ( comedy ) , and the was concerned it had made wonderful strides . Circle , " and Pathe's Gazette . The position of the Amalgamated Bank is a stock ) standing to their credit , and a surplus very strong one , seeing that it has over 7,230 depositors , with a total of £ 318,267 ( cash and over and above the amount required to pay off every depositor in full , which exceeds £ 20,000 . * * St. Mary Magdalene , Bridgnorth for many Mr. J. Simpson , organist of Eye Parish Church , formerly organist of the Church of years , has been presented with a handsome gold watch and a cheque by the members of tion and esteem . the congregation as a mark of their apprecia- it was resolved to further the cause of thrift On the proposition of Councillor Reynolds in the town by inducing those people who had money by them and not invested to bring some in to the Bank into one or other of the unpatriotic for people who had any departments . Councillor Reynolds said it was money by them which their immediate neces- sum of sities did not require to keep the same " in the house " so to speak , and not invest the money in some way , because they would not only help themselves to a great extent , but at 12 o'cock . give the country the benefit of their money DESTRUCTION OF OIL WELLS . WORK SUPERVISED BY COLONEL On one occasion he had to It was only * nounce an important sale of household furni- Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin an- ture at the Corn Exchange Hall on Tuesday Mr. J. A. Daggs and another . and Wednesday next week , by instructions of The sale is a very attractive one , and includes many valu- Lable lots . The sale will commence each day * Mrs. It is with regret that we announce the death of Mrs. Weaver , of Shaftesbury House , who passed away Weaver , who was an old and respected in- on Sunday morning . George Weaver , a member of the firm of habitant of the town , was the widow of Mr. auctioneers of Messrs . Edwards and Weaver . 零 At the concert held at Stoke Prior on January 1st in aid of the Herefordshire Gen- eral Hospital , the sum of £ 8 1s . 3d . was rea- lised . 地 * The Successful BUSINESS MAN During the War , Is the Man who Keeps the British Flag Flying . BY ADVERTISING And thereby ensuring his Business as Usual . Advertise in the ' Kington Times . ' ' Leominster News , ' and ' Tenbury Wells Mail , ' A similar summons against his wife was dis- missed .. man's neglect was entirely due to her hus- Inspector Warlow , N.S.P.C.C. , said the wo- down owing to his treatment . He allowed band's brutality . Her intellect had broken her an average of 2s . a day , and she received 7s . a week from a son at the front . Out of this she paid 5s . for rent , and had to feed and clothe herself and the children : demanded a hot supper every night . The husband He was a terrible drunkard . The magistrate advised the wife to obtain a separation order . STRUGGLE WITH POACHERS . At Bow - street Police Court on Saturday , Sir Mr. Enoch drew attention to the resolution passed at the last meeting for providing that A very successful whist drive took place at a photograph of the late Alderman J. T. Hatfield School on Friday , January 5th , when Southall , who was Treasurer of the Bank for kindly given by Mrs. Chambers ( Hatfield of the Bank , and Mr. Arthur Southall very 20 tables were occupied . The prizes were over half a century , be hung at the offices Court ) , the Vicar ( the Rev. A. V. I. Bicker- kindly undertook to contribute the necessary staff ) , and Mr. Jack Powell ( Hatfield ) . The likeness of his father . prize winners were as follows : Gentlemen : 1st prize , Mr. John Welson ( butter dish ) ; 2nd prize , Mr. Charles James ( pair of gloves ) ; 3rd prize , Mr. Charles Jenkins ( tobacco pouch ) ; booby prize , Mr. A. Bradley ( calen- dar ) . Ladies 1st prize , Miss Harding ( trin- ket box ) ; 2nd prize , Miss A. Powell ( hand An outbreak of fire , which being discovered bag ) ; 3rd prize , Mrs. Kezes ( toilet accessory ) ; NORTON GRIFFITHS . in time , proved not to be serious , occurred at booby prize , Miss Tanner ( handkerchiefs ) . From statements apearing in Wednesday's the old Labour Exchange premises in Broad The Chairman afterwards announced that Mr. Casey , of Fencote Station , in present- Roumanian oil wells was carried out under recently installed on the second floor , and on " Pall Mall Gazette , " the destruction of the Street , now occupied by the Recruiting they would inflict a small fine this time being the prizes , apologised for the absence of the supervision of Colonel Norton Griffiths . Thursday afternoon smoke was seen issuing John Dickinson presented Police - Constable Authorities . It appears that a new grate was cause the order had only recently come in . the Vicar owing to a family bereavement . Other cases would be more severely dealt Mr. Casey , who made all the arrangements and an intimate friend and Speaking to a representative of that paper from the floor near the grate . with and the police would be justified in sum- worked hard on the matter , is to be congratu- Colonel Nonton Griffiths said- correspondent of A few boards James Hardy , of the P Division , with a cheque moning all who broke the law , which was lated upon the successful manner in which were taken up and it was found that an oak for 10 in recognition of his courageous con- absolutely necessary for the safety of the pub- everything was carried out . Mr. Asprey , Fen- sion has not been unattended by considerable buckets of water sufficed to quench the fire , constable was called by a gamekeeper in the As I know from his letters , his present mis - beam which ran under the hearthstone was duct in arresting an armed poacher . cote , kindly acted as doorkeeper , and Mrs. personal risk . smouldering . The application of a few At midnight on November 29th - 20th the Walby , Hatfield , supplied the refreshments . remain until the rearguard of the Roumanian which might have assumed serious proportions employment of Sir Henry Leonard , of Wick- Among those who were present were Army had retired before he could complete his had it broken out when the offices were not in ham Court , West Wickham , who had heard Mr. and Mrs. H. Smith ( Fencote Abbey ) , work , which was so important that he would Messrs . E. G. and Miss Phillips ( The Com- not delegate it to a subordinate . shots fired . mon ) , Mr. and Mrs. Tomkins ( Hampton by great good luck that the colonel was not Primitive Methodist Sunday School recently the face of one of the men , who raised his The two entered Ruffet's Wood and after time were passed by two men . At the annual treat and prize giving of the The gamekeeper flashed his electric torch in Bishop ) , Mr. Christopher , Mrs. Smith ( Fen- cut off and captured . I do not feel at liberty reference was made to the success of Miss gun and felled the constable with a violent cote ) , Mr. Wyatt ( Bockleton ) , Mr. M. Thomas to hand you the colonel's lotters for publica- Florrie Farr in being awarded the Gold Medal , blow which broke the gun in two at the and party ( Westend ) , Mr. Lambert and , friend tion , though they would make most entertain- ( Grendon Bishop ) , Mr. and Miss Hughes ( Bil - ng and instructive reading , but I think the premier honour in the Connexional Scrip- breech . The poachers escaped , but the officer , field ) , Mr. C. James ( Collington ) , Mr. H. D. may safely tell you a few of the best points . and Mrs. Wood ( School Farm , Bockleton ) , Mr. ture Examination . After Miss Farr had dis- though bleeding profusely , went with his dog Tyler ( Streathfield ) , Miss Turner ( Thornbury ) , are concerned , Germany has made huge and sented with an illuminated copy of a resolu- covered one of them in the undergrowth 150 " In a word , then , so far as the oil wells tributed the prizes to the children she was pre- in search of the two men . The dog dis- Miss Stringer ( Docklow ) , Mr. Wood ( Docklow ) , costly sacrifices for nothing . All her victories tion passed by the teachers as follows : " That yards away , and the constable managed to Mr. and Mrs. Bowen ( The Whilde , Pudleston ) , have been plugged , the plant and machinery Miss Florrie Farr on her distinguished success gamekeeper came to his assistance .. The bores our heartiest congratulations be conveyed to hold him , despite his struggles , until the Hatfield ) , Mr. Hirons , Miss Kirby and party scrapped , and refineries razed to the ground , award in the Connexional Scripture Examina- Mr. Haywood and party ( The Court Farm , in obtaining the gold medal , the premier don Bishop ) , Mr. G. Leighton , juur . ( New - sible , the Germans anticipated this action on tion in the year 1916 . ( Hatfield Court ) , Mr. and Mrs. Bethell ( Gren- and the reservoirs destroyed . If , as is pos bury ) , the Misses Griffiths ( Dunhampton ) , Mr. our part , in conjunction with our Allies , and may so improve that her talents may be used P.S. Worthing stated that on January 2nd Wingfield ( Dunhampton ) , Messrs . J. and G. ances beforehand , it will still take thep of the Leominster Primitive Methodist Sunday Stanley Davies ( Dunhampton ) , the Misses prepared new plant and other necessary appli- on behalf of Christ and His Church . Minute at 10 a.m. he received information from Mr. and Miss Powell ( New House , Hatfield ) , Mr. several months - supposing they retain pos School , December 17th , 1916. " W. F. Wood of the loss of the articles in John Wilson ( The Heath ) , ' Mr. Clements session of the wells so long to procure a question . On Tuesday morning from inquiries he made he went to the defendant Morris's ( Lower Buckland , Docklow ) , Miss Pugh ( Hat - single gallon . And I learn that , at a modest behalf of his daughter . home . He did not see him , but he saw the field ) , Messrs . Frank and Archie Andrews hard work to get the oilfields into proper estimate , it will take at least nine months second - hand oil lamp on the premises and ( Hatfield ) , Mr. Walter Bedford , Mrs. Keyes working order again . ascertained that a bicycle bell had been at ( Bockleton ) , Mr. Millichamp ( Grafton ) , Mrs. were worked out long ago , and the reboring tached to Morris's father's bicycle , but that Scandrett ( Docklow ) , Mr. Francis ( Brickyard ) , of the deep wells will be a lengthy and costly he was out in the country . He went to the Mrs. Welsh ( Pudleston ) , Mr. Childs ( Pudles- job " homes of the other two boys , but they were ton ) , Mrs. Bennett , Mr. Passey and others . At 7 p.m. on Wednesday night he The proceeds will be equally divided between went to Fox's home and saw him . He ques- the Y.M.C.A. and the Herefordshire Hut at tioned him as to where he was on Monday Netley , and that it may be the means of help- night and in whose company he was . He ing to comfort some of our brave boys is the told witness that he was with the other two ardent wish of all present . boy , Etnam Street ; James Albert Austin Morris ( 13 ) , 2. Pinsley Road ; George Steel ( 15 ) , errand boy , 34 , South Street ; were summoned for stealing various articles value 25s . , the property of Mr. W. F. Wood , cycle agent , High Street , Leominster . Charles Edmund Lowe , in the employ of W. F. Wood , said that on Tuesday week he missed two new acetylene lamps , one second hand oil lamp , some gramaphone records and Wood . He identified the lamps and bell pro- W. F. Wood identified the goods produced , and said the total value was about 25s . He two luminous duced in Court . badges . He informed did not know either of the defendants . away . Mr. defendants in High Street about 7 p.m. and that he and Morris found that the side door leading to Mr. Wood's cycle shop was loose . They went in whilst Steel remained outside in the street keeping guard . They brought . out two new lamps and the second - hand oil lamp , three gramaphone records , a bell and . two luminous badges . They went towards Morris's home and in the Grange Morris TENBURY FARMERS ' RED CROSS FUND . Help from all parts of the district is forth- coming for the Tenbury Farmers ' Red Cross Fund , in connection with which a great auction The fund threw the luminous buttons down a drain . Sale will be held on January 23rd . They saw Morris put the gramaphone records is being warmly advocated by the various into the house . They then came back to Steel's house and Morris handed Steel the parish representatives and several parishes have already held efforts of various kinds . two acetylene lamps , telling him to keep them in the house . Witness continuing , said he then went to Morris's home and saw him , He denied all knowledge of the matter for some time , but afterwards stated that the records were in the water butt at the back of the house , from which witness recovered had been subscribed for and the Committee At Eastham , on December 29th , there were over 100 present at a whist drive ' and dance . The Rev. E. E. Lea officiated as M.C. , the prize winners being : Miss Lane , Miss Beving- ton , Mr. C. Field , Mr. W. Moore . The prizes will not yield her a pint of oil . All the shallow wells NO WHEAT FROM ROUMANIA . HUNGARIAN FOOD CONTROLLER'S WARNING . We trust her health Alderman James Farr , J.P. , C.C. , returned thanks on BURGLAR WHO WORE KING EDWARD'S COLOURS . HIS THREAT FROM THE DOCK . At London Sessions , on Wednesday , Mr. Lawrie passed sentence of three years ' penal servitude on Harry Johnson ( 45 ) , traveller , for burglary at Grosvenor Crescent , W. , and Zurich , January 9. - The Hungarian Food stealing a 10s . currency note and a ring be- Controller , Baron Kurty , continuing his efforts longing to Mrs. Kate Ballard Smith . Another to persuade the country to accept his forth - charge , not proceeded with , related to a coming restrictions of the food supply as a burglary at the residence of Sir Arthur Paget , patriotic necessity authorised the following in Belgrave Suare . statement in the Hungarian newspapers - It is useless to expect any wheat from Romania during the next few months . It is also very uncertain how much wheat will be obtainable from Roumania at the end of rested . 1917. It is prudent to economise as though we expected nothing from Roumania . COOK IN AN OFFICE . ALLEGED EMPLOYMENT FRAUDS ON YOUNG WOMEN . Gilbert A. Woffendale and Sidney G. A parlourmaid employed by Mrs. Smith stated that on going to her bedroom she saw prisoner feeling in the pockets of her coat . She called the footman and Johnson was ar- This had At the police station it was found . that . prisoner was wearing a silk scarf in the racing colours of the late King Edward . been stolen from Sir Arthur Paget's house . Detective Sergeant Humphries , who proved a number of convictions , said the prisoner was a dangerous criminal who had threatened to shoot police officers . He was an attested man but had been rejected by the medical authori- them . Morris also stated that Steel had got provided the refreshments , with the result Symonds , who carried on business as estate ties , and at the time of his arrest had on him two acetylene lamps at his home . Morris that the proceeds , £ 14 Ios . , have been sent agents under the name of Dale , Mercer , and told him that he and Fox took the things without deduction to the fund .. the army discharge papers of a man now in from the shop . The buttons he threw down On January 3rd the parishioners of Boraston Wednesday with conspiring to obtain money Dale , were again charged at North London on prison for larceny . a drain . Witness then went to Steel's home gave a successful concert in Mr. Powell's by false pretences . When sentenced prisoner said : " You and I and saw him . At first he denied all knowl- granary , which had been tastefully decorated will meet again , Mr. Humphries . " Mr. Law- edge of the things . " Afterwards he said he for the occasion . The sum of £ 8 3s . was It is alleged that the men advertised for rie ordered him to be removed before he could realised . The following was the programme young women willing to deposit a security say more , and added , " After I have heard Pianoforte trio , " Il Bacio , " Mrs. Beddoes and Knight , who prosecuted , said that a cook , a as manageresses of branch offices , and Mr. you threaten the officer I am not sure the the Misses Smallman ; song , " Absent , " sentence I have passed is an adequate one . " Mr. hospital nurse , a machinist , and a florist were had got two acetylene lamps . Taking a key from a drawer downstairs he went upstairs and got the lamps , which he had locked up . The Chairman asked if witness saw parents of Steel . the P.S. Worthing said he had seen them pre- viously and they told him they knew nothing at all about it . Mr. Easton : What about the bell ? Witness All that Mrs. Morris knew was that the boy brought a bell and put on her husband's machine . He told his parents that he bought it for 6d . out of 1s . he had given him for a New Year's gift . They thought it was right .. The boys were then charged with the offence and all pleaded guilty , and had nothing fur ther to say . In reply to the Bench Mr. Wood said the door by which an entry was made was not man ; Parlourmaid , Miss W. Anthony . used once in a year and was always bolted . By a football match on December 28th , be- were taking deposits from the young women , STABBED BY A SAILOR . A sailor lad of 18 , an A.B. on H.M.S E. A. Moorhouse ; song , " When You Come put in charge , the only qualification , he sug Farmer's Boy , " Mr. H. Higgins ; instrumental Evidence was given of the letting to the ac- Honie , " Miss Browne ; humorous song , " The gested , being the ability to deposit £ 25 or £ 50 . ITEMS FROM ALL PARTS . piece , " Pleyel Op . VIII . , No. 5 " ; song , cused of an office in High Holborn , for which " Captain Mac , " Mr. W. O. Roberts ; recita- no rent had been paid since August 14 , and , tion , Miss Smallman ; song , " Good - Bye , " when the landlord tried to get possession Mr. H. A. Hyde ; humorous song , Mr. H. difficulty . Mrs. W. O. Roberts ; song , " The Trumpeter , " the firm wrote that they were in financial Higgins ; duet , Watchman , what of the serted advertisements for young women for was remanded at West Ham on Saturday An advertising agent said he in- Canterbury , named George Victor Hillard , Night ? " Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Roberts ; song , the accused from February to July last , his charged with fatally stabbing a man named " A Perfect Day , " Miss D. K. Smallman ; song , account coming to £ 20 2s . He was paid £ 3 Harry Freeman . When arrested he said : " The Irish Walk , " Mr. W. Beddoes ; instru- on account , and when he sued for the balance sketch , " H'Emily's Romance , " characters month . Freeman was rude to my mother and I mental piece , " Tolhurst's March in D " ; the firm wrote to the court offering 2s . 6d . a ordered him out of the house . He called me bad names . " He H'Emily , Miss Anthony ; Cook , Miss Small- came for me " say- ing " You young whipper - snapper , I'd downl you . " The knife was on the sideboard , and I snatched it up and struck him . I did it to protect myself . I did all I could to help him afterwards , and sent my sister for a doctor and a nurse . Mr. Knight said he had other witnessess as to the financial position of the firm when they The boy , however , was not clear whether it tween teams represented by Worcestershire and the accused were again remanded . was bolted or not on Monday week . There Farmers and Workmen and Herefordshire were no marks on the door to suggest that Farmers and Workmen , captained by Mr. J. E. it had been forced . Clarke and Mr. W. H. Depper , over £ 15 was The Chairman expressed the regret of the realised . Mr. S. H. Mattock was the hon . Magistrates at seeing three boys in that posi - secretary . NO MORE LEAVE FOR HOME SERVICE MEN . It will interest and , of course , disappoint tion . The Bench had decided to adjourn the Mr. H. E. Knott and a band of carol singers cases to that day week and in the meantime collected on New Year's Eve and the following many relatives of soldiers ( says the Liverpool the parents must give the defendants a good two nights the sum of £ 9 , for the Red Cross . Post ) to know that an official order has gone thrashing . They would expect the parents Among forthcoming events in aid of the forth that no more leave is to be granted to to appear before them next week . They had same fund are a return football match , a home service men till the end of the war . the power to order that the defendants should smoking concert , arranged by Mr. H. E. is believed this rather drastic regulation has be birched by the police , but they did not Knott , and whist drives at Rochford , Boraston been made for the purpose of reducing railway want a conviction recorded against them . Court Farm , and Greete . travelling to a minimum . 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