The Kington Times - July 1917
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Kington Times 4th July 1917 - Page 4
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| Date | 04/07/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 4th July 1917 |
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D 4 4 : Night Wings . BY MORICE GERARD . Author of " The Red Farm , " " Love in the Purple , " " The Pursuer , " " The Heart of a Hero , " " The Unspoken Word , " etc. CHAPTER XXII . Lieutenant Charteris was aroused by his soldier - seryant , Watts . He had been sleeping profoundly , after taking a tot of brandy on his return to the Hall . This was to prevent the cold and wet of the night producing an ill - effect , for as a rule he was abstemious in every respect . The light was shining in at his window , bright and sunny . It was nine o'clock . Watts had a telegram in his hand . He handed it to Charteris before the latter was roused suffi- ciently to collect his thoughts , and remember the incidents which had crowded together be- fore he fell asleep . He tore off the cover and found , as he had expected , that it was a cypher from the War Office . He had no need to send for the code , which was in his safe with other valuable docu- ments , for he knew it . Translated into or dinary English it ran as follows : - " If your balloon is ready , please start at dusk this evening . Strange airship reported over coast and naval ships . Observe , report , but do no damage . - WALLINGFORD . " Reading the message from the Secretary of State for War helped to recall the . catastrophe of the previous night , or rather early morning . Charteris was thankful that his balloon , re- ferred to in the wire , had escaped injury among the wreckage . He hoped the morning verdict would confirm the results of the in- vestigation made by Sergeant Dobell and him- self . After a hasty toilette and breakfast , he hur- ried down to the hangar . Before he turned the corner of the trees , or could see anything , he heard the unmistakable sound of masons and labourers at their work , the clattering of bricks shot from cart or barrow , and the sharp tinkle of the trowel . Charteris was a good master and was well served . He had no doubt the destruction brought about under the cover of night was being rapidly repaired by the light of day . Smilie , his excellent clerk of the works , was full of energy and resource . There was plenty of skilled and unskilled labour under the con- trol of the estate , and Smilie was the last man to let grass grow under his feet . When Charteris reached the open space , in the centre of which were the laboratory and shed , he found it a hive of industry . Already a part of the wall had been rebuilt ; before the end of the next day , at the latest , all traces of the outrage would have disappeared . Smilie and Dobell came to meet him . Char- teris thanked the former for the prompt way in which he had dealt with the situation , show- ing that kindness and courtesy to his employees which made him the most popular landlord in the county . Then he turned to Sergeant Dobell . THE KINGTON TIMES . JULY 7 , 1917 : startled while feeding , flew across the road and hid themselves deeper in the thicket . All this land belonged to Charteris ; in fact , he had ridden on his own domain throughout . but the lieutenant knew well that these birds As yet no shooting parties had taken place , had other and less scrupulous enemies , whose depredations were carried on by night . of To Hector , disturbed by the sudden flight of the birds and their startled cries , tried to get out of hand and bolt ; but an iron grip , and a steadying word in tones he was accustomed to obey , immediately quelled the incipient revolt . themselves for selection . After leaving the wood , two roads presented highway to Corford , the other , taking a cir- One was the main had come away from home as if determined to cuit , would pass by Shale Castle . put as much space as possible between himself Charteris and the mansion of the Howard - Vances ; he nevertheless now turned Hector's head in that direction . Not all the beauty of the autumn landscape , clear fresh breath of the morning air after not all the vigour of the exercise , not all the the rain , had succeeded in driving out from his perplexed and troubled mind the problem which had so suddenly confronted him . get something approaching peace dreaded and fought against the only solution Charteris must compel a solution ; yet be mind his reason suggested . Shale Castle held the key ; of that there was no doubt . So towards Shale Hector's head was turned . which indicated the doubt and hesitation un- But the pace slackened to a walk , der which the horse's rider was labouring - a circumstance so unusual that it added to his annoyance . side of the golf course . On his way Charteris passed the further Charteris pa players , attended by caddies , taking advantage He could see several of the glorious morning . But , of course , the . one figure which his eye sought for without expecting its presence was not there . Over the hedge and intervening links he could see the gables of the clubhouse . How much had hap pened since he and Sylvia had entered the building with that sense of companionship which he , at any rate , had hoped and be- lieved might develop into something infinitely nearer and more intimate ? eyes He doubted ! bright , identity of the beautiful girl beyond dispute . But the lantern had betrayed the He brought his whip down sharply on Hec- tor's flank , to the great surprise and in- dignation of the horse , which pranced and curvetted in vigorous protest . stroked his steed's neck and ears by way of Charteri apology . He had been thinking of something Items for Allotment Holders . THE UNIVERSITIES AND With regard to four - ton trucks , he was favour- ALLOTMENT HOLDERS . ably disposed to try and arrange better facili- ties for the transport of fruit and speeding country are receiving valuable assistance from to basket making , so far as he was aware the Allotment holders in various parts of the with the difficulties pointed out . With respect the staffs of the various universities . up return empties . He was quite impressed example of what is being done in this direction go carefully into the matter . As an statement was quite unauthorised , but he would cited . In conjunction with the Yorkshire prepared to consider the suggestion . the case of the University of Leeds may be appointment of a practical man , he was quite Food Production Department of the Board of hour an a half , and left thoroughly satisfied Respecting the Council for Agricultural Education and the ments to help the local allotment holders in madd .. The deputation were with Mr. Prothero one many ways . Agriculture , Leeds University has made arrange- with the reception accorded and the promises have been divided into about eighty districts ; THE SUPPLY OF SPRAYERS . and an adviser , skilled in horticulture , has The three Ridings of Yorkshire gardens and allotments in the neighbourhood growers who have ordered sprayers and not been appointed for each of them . necessary gives practical demonstration in the during the few days that may yet elapse be- and offers advice , makes suggestions , and where yet received them to be as patient as possible He visits The Food Production Department ask potato best methods of cultivation . among other useful activities , has been made ment for sprayers have been executed . Manu- The University , fore the final orders received by the Depart- a centre for the popularisation of potato spray- facturers have expedited the making of the latter purpose . also organising the supply of bottles for the them on rail at the utmost speed . The Depart- ing and fruit bottling ; and Professor Gait is sprayers as much as possible and are getting Other universities about the ment will be able to carry out its undertaking lesser magnitude for assisting local gardeners the more it is relieved of unnecessary corres- country are developing schemes of greater or and allotment holders , by arrangement with pondence ; and the public can help materially to the public the more certainly and quickly lines of the Leeds system are suggested as an the Food Production Department . The general by refraining from writing unless the need is excellent model for such institutions as have not yet taken up this work . imperative . serious at a time like this . NO FURTHER ORDERS ON ANY ACCOUNT CAN BE TAKEN BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR SPRAYING MACHINES . ORDERS CONTINUE TO ARRIVE AND ARE HAVING TO BE RETURNED , AS MANUFACTURERS One of the FIRST SPRAYING . SPRAYING AND GREEN CROPS . FOOD PRODUCTION SOCIETIES . It is excellent news that the movement in THE COST OF PESTS . times as to the loss to the nation caused by CANNOT ENSURE FURTHER DELIVERIES Various estimates have been made at different farm pests - the rat , the mouse , the house- BEFORE THE PROPER DATE FOR THE latest estimates has placed the figure at £ 40,000,000 annually , or about £ 1 per head sparrow , the wood pigeon , etc. £ 15,000,000 debit to the account of the brown of the population . This figure includes a rat , and £ 8,000,000 to that of the house - sparrow . flecked by fleecy clouds , but over the land- extravagant side , but the enormous amount of The sky overhead was clear and These calculations of course may be on the scape of his mind hung a dark and ominous food values lost to the country through these favour of the formation of Food Production shadow - the shadow of doubt , of suspicion . pests is beyond dispute , and it is especially Societies continues to gain way throughout He pictured that broad white forehead , those realised the extent of the evil probably much when there will be a food production society luminous azure If everybody the country . Doubtless the time will come suggesting unplumbed hypocrisy . depths , but certainly not double - dealing or more strenuous efforts would be made to sup- under this title or another in every town and side was the evidence of his own senses , the extremely , but many others have not ; and there gress is being made . evidence of what he had seen . That lantern This year many districts have done village . Yet on the other press it . Meanwhile , most encouraging pro- on the beach had told the naked truth only is plenty of room for further repressive action ( of which Norwich Food Production League is Some of the societies too plainly . At other times , under that heavy on the lines laid down recently by the Food the best known ) have organised practically all cloak , great as was the resemblance , Charteris Production Department . the gardeners and allotment holders in a town- might have been mistaken ; he owned that to himself . ship . Others concern tiny villages and consist of less than a dozen people . But the spirit rather than the size of these organisations 18 significant and is what matters most . In some planting their main crop potatoes in rows 30 ning an annual exhibition , but an active body places the old Flower Show Committee or the Many allotment men are in , the habit of and become not merely an institution for run- Horticultural Society has broadened its scope " Nothing wrong with the balloon , I hope . when you looked over it in daylight ? " the rows plants of greens of various kinds for fertilisers , etc. , collectively , and setting up inches or more apart and putting out between owning a knapsack sprayer , buying seeds , tools , put the question with evident anxiety . autumn - winter - spring " No , sir . I am glad to say it was not hurt use . Some of in the least . " Half an hour's rapid riding brought him to potatoes this year for the first time , but are the creation of one of these useful societies ; allotment men are desirous of spraying their these the beginnings of a system for disposing of " That's good . the lodge gates , which were opened immedi- doubtful as to the effect which Burgundy mix- and it might almost be said that any prish surplus produce . I propose to make our first ately to admit him by the pensioned old gar - ture ( or Bordeaux mixture ) may have upon which is without one has failed to that extent No parish is too small for voyage after sunset to - night . the forenoon see that the balloon is ready for rheumatic wife in the picturesque rose and need not be alarmed at all , if they will following the food supply . In some places , for Some time in dener , who was ending his days with his their broccoli , kale , brussels sprouts , etc. They in its patriotic duty of increasing and organis- starting . Let it ascend rather higher than it creeper - clad lodge . did the last time we tried the lever . " " I will see to that , sir , although I would Charteris had covered half the distance to duction Department in this matter . carefully the rules laid down by the Food Pro- instance , the Food Production Society has ap- the mansion when be saw Dr. Sarsfield's motor these are that the spraying mixture should be Council and ask it to purchase a potato spray- risk my life on every bolt and screw being in coming towards him . Briefly perfect order . " The medical man had made from the best quality chemicals and ing machine with accessories for the use of pointed a deputation to wait upon the Parish visit , and the motor had not yet got into its be delivered in the form of a fine mist . For been courteously responded to and the Parish evidently just been paying a professional should not be too strong ; and that it should the village . full pace . In most cases the request has Howard - Vance's sprain - a fact which alone in- Two pounds of copper sulphate , and 2lbs . of Charteris had forgotten merly , these mixtures were used at a much Council jointly with the society has arranged all about dicated the obsession in his mind . Rose greater strength than is necessary or desirable . for the spraying of all the potato crops in the " We shall take the searchlight apparatus out to the chauffeur to stop the car , Dr. Sarsfield , seeing him riding , put his hand gundy mixture , -not 10 only as is often stated . Societies can be of value to growers in suburb washing soda should make 20 gallons of Bur- district . The many directions in which those and wireless - telegraphy equipment , but not the sprang out . machine - gun - this time , ' and if this be sprayed with a fine nozzle on to the should write to the Food Production Depart- " Come to inquire after Miss potato rows no injury should be done to green- ment , 72 , Victoria Street , S.W.1 . for the Board or village are obvious , and those interested he added after a Rose ? Glad to say no real damage done . My stuff growing between . diagnosis last night was right in every res- are not usually planted among potatoes . Where of Agriculture leaflet on the formation of such Cabbage and lettuces pect . The swelling has gone down already . " a bit they are so planted , very great care must be itely as possible , and in doing so indicated to should not be allowed to get on such crops at Charteris expressed his satisfaction as pol - pecially lettuces , to be eaten raw . The spray taken to clean them well before eating - es- the clear gaze of the medical man that his all if it can be avoided . thoughts were not exactly bound up with the stuff must be thoroughly cleaned before eating , contused ankle of Rose Howard - Vance . Of course all green- Sars whether it is to be eaten raw or cooked , or field's eyes twinkled . He had guessed before fed to stock . was directed . this in which direction the Lieutenant's glance need cause no anxiety ; the spraying should do Immature plants of greens them good rather than harm . He else . " We shall all be risking our lives , I sup- pose , " Charteris smiled , " but it will be in a good cause the cause of our country . " Charteris and the sergeant saluted simul- taneously , as if the King's name had been mentioned . pause . " A peaceful errand , " Dobell commented , with an ironic smile . own " Yes ; only an investigation - quite peaceful . " " I should like to come across the people who set that trap last night which came very near demolishing " our beauty , " and give them something of their back again " -the sergeant spoke vindictively . Charteris nodded " I agree with that , " he said . " It was playing low down , only perhaps we ought to take it as a compliment . It shows someone is afraid of what we can do with our quick - flier . " " Someone very wide - awake too , and not too particular about their methods . " " We shall have plenty of that if war is declared . " So saying , Charteris turned on his heel , and walked rapidly to the side - gate of the park . find anyone to receive you at the Castle Mrs. " I am afraid , " he suggested , " you will not which only the doctor is privileged to see , and Howard - Vance is in the sort of déshabille I am sure it would take her a good hour to be- come presentable . Then her time is pretty hands . " well taken up , as she had two patients on her " Two patients ? " I He had ordered his horse for eleven o'clock , " Yes . Miss van Annan has either taken a and in the meantime set out to make an in- slight cold , or is suffering some trifling result vestigation of the track , where , he had noted from the fall she got in your company . the marks of a motor - car hitherto , and had think the former , and in that case detected those indications of a woman's foot- have her quite fit in a day or two . I shall prints which had so much disturbed him . really a very healthy young woman . " She 19 This time he was disappointed in the volume of evidence submitted to him by the friable without thinking what he was saying . boil without and within the gate . The deluge mind had gone back to Charteris asked , of rain had evidently swept over His the land the slammed and after the visit of the motor - car , for although bolted window of the hotel . " Saw her ! Of course I did . You don't The ground lay low , with suppose I heard her condition and gave my instructions through the keyhole ! " there were traces of wheel - marks , footprints were obliterated . the field rising to a moderate incline just above the horse - track winding round the park palings ; the rain must have swept down this like an avalanche , and carried the loam before it . reviewed Then you saw her ? " ( To be Continued ) . WAR TIME PICKLES AND PRESERVES . PICKLED ONIONS OR SHALLOTS . INGREDIENTS : Onions ( small , if possible ) . To each quart of vinegar allow two tablespoonfuls of black peppercorns , two teaspoonfuls of allspice , three bayleaves , two level teaspoonfuls of salt , a few red chillies if liked . Take off the two outer skins , using a silver- plated knife if possible ; a steel one turns them blackish . It is easiest to peel them in a basin the extraordinary of cold water ; this removes just a little of the In the strong oil , helps to whiten them , and prevents Then dry them and Boil the vinegar required PICKLED CABBAGE . societies . FOOD REGULATIONS . SUMMARY OF ORDERS WHICH APPLY TO THE PUBLIC . time and now in force . issued by the Food Controller , from time to The following is a summary of the Orders Only those provisions are given which affect the general public , and they are arranged under the headings of subjects and not of the Orders as made . Fur ther details will be found in the Orders them selves , the titles and numbers of which are given at the end of each section . The manufacture and sale of malt is pro- hibited , except under license . POTATO PROSPECTS . Generally speaking , the outlook for the main- crop potatoes is excellent . A little disease has been reported in Ireland , and Wales also has had its highly suspicious cases , but through- BARLEY AND BREWING . out England as a whole the tops are looking extremely well . potato - growing areas reports are uniformly satis- home - grown barley which has not been kiln- The Food Controller has taken over all From the more important barley , foreign and home - grown , other than factory and of course this year the planted is larger than usual . area dried . In some quar- The output of beer is limited to one - third of ters a disposition has been shown to under the output between 1st April , 1915 , and 31st value the services rendered in supplementing March , 1916 . the national food supply by the multitude of small growers who this year are cultivating allotments . An estimate , which errs on the conservative side because it calculates that the seed planted will on an average produce only eight times its own weight of crop , has just been completed with reference to the allotments in and around Glasgow . On this basis these allotments will produce over 2,500 tons of main crop potatoes , which is ten days consumption of the city at its highest recorded figures , and would provide a moderate supply to the in- habitants for a month . Glasgow is less for- tunately situated in the matter of allotments than the majority of towns in the United King- dom ; and it is at least possible that the average yield will be twice that taken as a basis for Glasgow calculation . On some ground that was before the war used for Association foot- ball in Yorkshire , the crop this year , is stated to be likely to produce from 20 to 25 tons of potatoes to the acre . THE GOVERNMENT AND FRUIT PRICES . SATISFACTORY INTERVIEW WITH MR . PROTHERO . ( 1 ) The price of plums which was alleged Ingredients : A cabbage , vinegar , and spices by a well known firm to have been fixed by The cuter leaves should be taken the Government . In this connection as below . the Barley and its products , in common with oats and maize , may not be used for any purpose other than seed , human and animal food , or in the manufacture of articles of food other than glucose . [ Barley ( Requisition ) Order , 1917 ; No. 364 . Maize , Barley and Oats ( Restriction ) Order , 1917 ; No. 404. Brewers ( Malt Purchases ) Order , 1917 ; No. 132. Malt , ( Restriction ) Order , 1917 ; No. 159. Intoxicating Liquor ( Output and Delivery ) Order , 1917 ; No. 270 . Malt ( Restriction ) Order , 1917 ; No. 345- ] Danger Danger from infectious disease is averted in EVERY BRITISH HOME by constant use of FIRST AID THE MODERN DISINFECTANT A Useful Chart of FIRST AID HINTS with illustra- tions sent free on application to the makers of First - Aid Soap , CHRISTR.THOMAS & BROS . , LTD . , Broad Plain , BRISTOL . Jused in SOAP Used in military hospitals and recommended by medical men . Ma RST AID CHRISTEL THOMASIASTS " Health Assured " FIRST AID A DISINFECTANT SOAP OF PROVED EFFICIENCY FAS Mills Order , 1917 ; No. 377. Bread Order shall not serve 1917 ; No. 189. Bread Order , 1917 ; No. 483. hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. with more than any individual between the Wheat , Barley and Oats ( Prices Order ) , 2 ozs . in all of bread and cakes . 1917 ; No. 363. Wheat , Rye and Rice not apply to places which limit to 6d . the This does ( Restriction ) Order , 1917 ; No. 376. Maize maximum price charged for any meal not con- Barley and Oats ( Restriction ) Order , 1917 ; taining meat , fish or eggs . No. 404 . Oats and Maize Products ( Retail [ Public Meals Order , 1917 ; No. 445 . Prices ) Order , 1917 ; No. 429. Ditto , No. Pastry Order , 1917 ; No. 372. ] 2 ; No. 482. ] CAKES AND PASTRIES . The making of any light fancy pastries , muffins , crumpets , and other light articles of food is prohibited . Cakes , buns , scones and biscuits , which are permitted , must conform to certain require- ments as to the amount of sugar and wheaten flour that may be used . 15 per cent . of sugar is allowed in cakes and biscuits ; 10 per cent . in buns . No sugar may be used in scones . Not more than 30 per cent . of wheaten flour may be used in cakes , and 50 per cent in buns and scones . No ornamented cake or bun may be made . [ Cake and Pastry Order , 1917 ; No. 372. ] CHEESE . Canada , Australia and New Zealand . Cheese imported from The Food Controller has taken over all the United States , Cheese on the market at a price which will The Board of Trade will place a quantity of enable retailers to sell at 1s . 4d . per lb. [ Cheese ( Requisition ) Order , 1917 ; No. 510. ] CONDITION OF SALE . No trader , in selling an article , may impose other article . a condition relating to the purchase of any - SUGAR . Cake and No chocolate , must be sold or bought retail at a price exceeding 3d . per oz . , or any other sweetmeats at a price exceeding 2d . per oz . other than of jam , marmalade or condensed The quantity of sugar used by manufacturers milk , is reduced to 25 per cent of the 1915 supply . Sugar ( Confectionery ) Order , 1917 ; No. 65 . Sugar ( Restriction ) Order , 1917 ; No. St. Ditlo , No. 3 ; No. 458. ] TEA AND COFFEE . Since May 1st no tea may be packed other than the net weight . After July 1st all tea sold retail , whether contained in a package or not , shall be sold by net weight . 40 per cent . of the total imports of tea from India and Ceylon are allocated for the purpose of the sale retail at 2s . 4d . per lb. Coffee Trade Association to supply a good , An arrangement has also been made with the . sound . pure coffee at a rate which would cu- able grocers to sell retail at 1s . 6d . per lb. [ Tea ( Net Weight ) Order . 1917 ; No. 318. ] ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS . [ Food ( Conditions of Sale ) Order , 1917 ; No. the Defence of the Realm Regulations . and Any infringement of an Order made by the Food Controller is a summary offence under 261. ] HOARDING . the offender is liable to imprisonment for six months , with or without hard labour , or a fine of £ 100 , or both . Contraventions of the Orders can in all cases beyond the needs of his ordinary consumption . No person shall acquire supplies of food A tradesman shall not sell any article of be investigated and prosecuted by the police , food where he has reasonable grounds for and , in the case of those provisions with which believing that the quantity ordered is in the public are most directly concerned , by the local authorities .. excess of requirements . In Leominster Borough the Officer appointed is the Surveyor ( Mr. J. Budd ) while the Rural District Council took no action , leaving it fo the members to report any infringement of the Orders . BEANS , PEAS AND PULSE . All imported beans , peas and pulse have been taken over by the Ministry of Food . The following maximum retail prices have been fixed : -Large butter beans , iod . per lb. until June 30th , 9d . during July , and 8d . there- after ; white haricot beans , for the same horses with cereal foodstuffs . periods , 8d . , 7d . and 6d .; coloured haricot bran , or dried brewers ' grains are still allow- any flour in possession of millers , bakers or beans , 7d . , 6d . and 5d .; blue and green able . peas ( whole and split ) , 9d . , 9d . and 9d .; large Horses excluded from the Order include require any retailer of package tea to weigh others who have bread or flour for sale ; to manufactured lentils , 8d . , 8d . and 8d .; small those used exclusively for purposes of the such in their presence , and in England and manufactured lentils , 7d . , 7d . and 7d .; yellow Army Council or Admiralty , or in agriculture , Ireland to prosecute in cases of infringements split peas , 6d . , 6d . and 6d . stallions used for stud purposes , thoroughbred All must be sold by weight only , and may brood mares , and brood mares in foal or with Orders should be given to the police or to an regarding Contravention of be used only for human consumption . [ Beans , Peas and Pulse ( Requisition ) Order , In the case of horses used for trade or Ministry of Food .... officer of the local authority and not to the 1917 ; No. 457. Beans , Peas and Pulse business purposes , and of certain classes of ( Retail Prices ) Order , 1917 ; No. 511. ] thoroughbreds , a ration is fixed , the amount of which may be ascertained from the Order . All other horses are precluded from receiv- ing any cereal foodstuffs , except those men- tioned in the first paragraph . [ Horse ( Rationing ) . Order , 1917 ; No. 439. ] MEAT SALES . The Food Controller may order the inspec- believe that hoarding is taking place . tion of premises in which he has reason to [ Food Hoarding Order , 1917 ; No. 317. ] HORSE RATIONING . Restrictions are imposed on the feeding of and Measures and other persons performing Inspectors and Deputy Inspectors of Weights Hay , straw , such duties are authorised to take samples of BREAD AND CEREALS . made at least 12 hours . Bread must not be sold until it has been The only loaves allowed are the tin loaf , the one - piece oven - bottom loaf , pan Coburg shape , and twin sister brick loaves , and rolls weigh- ing not less than 1 oz . and not more than 2 ozs . No currant , sultana , or milk bread may be No sugar may be used in bread . made . All bread must be sold by weight . All foal at foot . A person , called the dealer , who buys any called the permitted buyer , who undertakes to fat cattle may only resell them to a person , slaughter them within 14 days . This under- taking must be entered in a book kept at the market where the sale takes place , or , in other cases , on an authorised form , which must be sent by the dealer to the nearest market authority . Market authorities may grant Information Eat less Bread Charteris had no doubt that , the car he had . seen speeding down the esplanade was the culprit , and that it must have contained at the time it passed him the bomb intended to work destruction on his shed and its con- tents . But what he wanted to know most was hidden from him : Had the woman panied them on this occasion accom- as she did on their previous visit ? Thrusting his hands deep into his pockets , after a fashion peculiar to him when some problem was stirring , in his mind not easy of solution , he turned slowly back towards the Hall , his brow , knitted , his whole face indicating anxiety . Mentally he events of the last twenty - four hours . centre of it all was the problematical figure much pain to the eyes . of Sylvia van Annan , which his judgment pack into bottles . told him to thrust out as secretive , alien , with the directed amount of spices until it is inimical , but which his feeling , strong beyond well flavoured . The spices may be tied up in control , compelled him nevertheless to retain a little muslin bag in order to remove them in the inner shrine A deputation representating the fruit growers of his heart a shrine easily . When the vinegar is cold , strain it of this and neighbouring counties waited upon . which had never before been invaded by one into the jars , putting a chilli in each if you Mr Prothero , President of the Board of Agri- of the opposite sex , a citadel which had never are using them . If liked , a little spice may yielded itself to capture or surrender . culture in London last week . The following also be shaken in . A groom was leading Hector up and down tightly , and keep for about a month before shire Fruit - growers ' Association , Pershore , Eve Cork and seal or tie down organisations were represented : -The Hereford- before the steps of the Hall door when Char using them . Shallots can be pickled in just sham , and Gloucestershire , the Gloucestershire teris came up . The latter spoke to the horse , caressing it .. the same way ; also nasturtium seeds if first Farmers Union , and North Hunts and Cam- Hector , rubbed in a damp cloth . Lieutenant bridge Associations . Charteris's Numerous points were favourite horse , was just in the condition a strong and laid before Mr. Prothero , as follow : - capable rider loves , pawing the ground . champing the bit , tossing his head until chest and neck were flaked with foam , straining at the bridle , in the groom's hand in his eager- off , and the cabbage cut in quarters . Remove deputation gave valuable details with regard the hard stalk and cut across in very thin to the cost of producing various fruit crops , ness to be off . shreds . Spread out on , a flat dish , strew with which showed that the cost of production had The gallop which followed was suited to the a good handful of dry , fine salt , and cover increased by from 60 to 100 per cent . over pre - loaves must be 1 lb. or an even number of methods of rider and steed . Charteris chose a with a second dish . park riding - path which led in the opposite drain in a colander , and remove any moisture line against the fixing of prices for desert fruit , In twenty - four hours war prices . The deputation took a strong pounds . direction to Shale Castle , terminating in a gate by dabbing with a clean cloth . similar to the one by which he and Sylvia van The vinegar as it was impossible to decide where jam fruit or arrowroot , or products thereof may be used licenses under certain conditions for a second No wheat , rye , rice , tapioca , sago , manico , should well cover the cabbage , and be first ended and desert begun . Annan had made entry after the accident , boiled for five or ten minutes with a couple of less number of varieties which varied in marke Further , the end- except for human food . from hich so much was to date . Pressing his ounces of whole black pepper , and half to one No bread or other product of the cereals dealer , called the distributing dealer , to pur- hat firmly down on his brows , Charteris let ounce of bruised ginger , to two quarts . value in addition to the different crops adopted mentioned above must be wasted . chase fat cattle for removal to another the horse go at his own pace , now a fast trot , full amount of ginger is often liked , and a The in different counties , made it quite impossible now a gallop . The path was green with lichen good pinch of cayenne added . to arrive at any workable uniform scheme for of may be used except for seed or human or salesman , that is a person who has bought No maize , barley , or oats , or products there - specified market for sale to a permitted buyer . In respect to dead meat it is provided that a and moss , slippery in places , after the heavy cold over the cabbage , and tie down in jars . Pour it when the country . rain of the early morning ; but Hector was This is soon ready for use , and loses both col- The maximum price of home - grown wheat any dead meat , may sell it only to a retailer sure - footed , and his master kept a strong but our and crispness if kept long . A little red load of fruit should be despatched unless made home - grown barley ( other than kiln - dried ) at [ Meat ( Sales ) Order , 1917 ; No. 520. ] ways were intending to enforce that no truck is fixed at 78 / - per quarter of 4Solbs .; of or a consumer and his his profit is limited by easy grasp on the bridle . Outside the park was a road little fre- It was pointed out that it 65 / - per quarter of 400lbs .; and of home - grown quented when the summer visitors had de- BOTTLED TOMATOES ... would be impossible to get four tons of certain oats at 55 / - per quarter of 312lbs . Damaged parted , leading away from Corford , keeping fruit into a truck , as that lying at the bottom home - grown grain may not be sold at a higher Wash the tomatoes , and pierce one or two would be damaged . mainly to the downs above the beach , but small holes in the stalk end with a sharp- the large markets would be glutted , whilst the The maximum wholesale price of milk is Another point was that price than the above . with occasional deviations and windings in- pointed stick of wood ; this prevents the skin smaller markets would receive greatly reduced to a nominal basis of 81 per cent .; the percent- The extraction of flour from wheat is raised 2d . a quart over the price on the 15th of the 6d . per imperial gallon and the retail price land ; when the nature of the ground de- from breaking , as would probably happen other supplies , and in some cases no fruit at all . age of flour from other cereals to be mixed [ Price of Milk Order 1917 ; No. 68 . manded a detour . same month in 1914 . They passed through the wise . centre of a wide common , three or four miles jars , leaving about an inch space between the firm had refused to supply baskets for fruit per cent . and not more than 25 per cent , with Arrange the tomatoes carefully in the Another point mentioned was that a well known with wheaten flour must not be less than 10 long , where heather , ling , and bracken grew cold water to within half an inch of the top , the deputation understood that the makers time to time ; Milk Order ( No. 2 ) , 1917 ; No. 160. ] top ones and the lid . in rampant confusion Fill up the jars with packing except for consignment to France , and provision for amending these proportions from and beauty . The heather and the ling were over , but the not forgetting to put the rubber ring in PUBLIC MEALS . bracken was displaying every shade of yellow place . Put the jars on the stand in the outer for this purpose . were prevented from supplying baskets except Barley , maize , oats , rye and beans are the and refreshment places generally are rationed Hotels , restaurants , clubs , boarding houses and gold , while the sunlight lighted up the vessel of your steriliser ( if you are using one ) , permitted cereals from which flour may be by bulk according to the ascertained weekly " ever - flowering gorse interspersed with the fill it up with cold water , ) bring it to 160 de - a practical knowledge of fruit growing should Soya bean flour is also permitted , but is ance of meat is based on an average of 5 ozs . ( 3 ) The deputation argued that a man with manufactured as admixtures to wheaten Hour . average of meals served in them . heather , and crowning the ridges which grees Fahrenheit , and keep it at that tempera- The allow- bisected the more level and low - lying land at ture for about two hours . Let the bottles cool be appointed to advise the Government on limited to 5 per cent . frequent intervals . The salt breath of the gently . Then , at the end of forty - eight hours . seeing that the Government had so acted with maize flakes , maize semolina , hominy , cereal breakfast , luncheon , tea , and dinner , with questions affecting the fruit industry , especially The maximum retail price of maize flour , each breakfast served ; bread , 2 ozs . for each for each luncheon and dinner , and 2 ozs . for light breeze blowing from the sea added just repeat the sterilising , after first filling up the respect to the jam makers and wholesale ine or maize meal is 3d . per lb ; and of 1 oz . of flour for each luncheon and dinner ; the invigorating flavour to the otherwise soft bottles with boiling water . You can use the buyers , etc. beauty of the landscape . The sea itself was home - made cooking outfit described above , of oatmeal , rolled oats , flaked oats or other like and sugar , 2 / 7ths of an ounce for each break- Mr. Prothero pointed out that the points products of oats , 4'd . per lb. in Scotland , and fast , luncheon , tea and dinner . visible at intervals as they topped the higher course following these same directions . slopes . After the common the road wound the bottles as directed above , and store in a Board of Agriculture , the Food Controller and raised by the deputation really affected the 5d . per lb. elsewhere in the United Kingdom . through a wood , leaving the sea away to the cool , dry place . The Food Controller has taken over all flour Scotland except on Fridays . Potatoes must not be served in England or the War Office . He said so far as he was mills of the United Kingdom which use wheat aware no prices had yet been fixed for fruit . in the making of flour , except those with an costing more than 1s . 3d . exclusive of bever- Establishments at which no meal is served The information received with regard to the output of less than five sacks of flour per hour . ages , are not rationed . : " But there is my bill also , valuable , and would see that it was But where a public placed 2 ) 1917 ; No. 187 . before the Food Controller and the War Office . Manufacture of Flour and Order by reason of the fact that it never Presteign : A. R. DAVIES , Chemist , 3 , High Street . Bread Order ( No. 3 ) 1917 ; No. 315 . at , High Street . Flour charges more than 1s . 3d . for any meal , it Kington : J. W. CAUNT , Chemist . colouring adds to the appearance . left . The trees at the edge were scanty and wind - blown , all leaning in one direction , but penetrating further they grew more thickly Madam : " and development . Half a dozen pheasants , madam ! " Seal ( 2 ) The deputation understood that the rail-- up of four tons . animal food . the Order . MILK . Price of Printed and Published for the Proprietor . Ly A. T. SOUTHALL , at his Offices , 27 , Drapes Lane , Leominster . INOSTROLINE FOR COLDS AND CATARRH . No matter how bad you may be with Cold in the Head or Catarrh , you will get immediate , benefit by using " Nostroline . " It clears your head instantly . It relieves the irritation in the nostrils , and stops discharge . It gets rid of the germ - laden mucus in your nose and throat . It enables you to breathe freely . It quickly banishes Catarrh and soothes your cold away ! You know that " Nostroline " is doing you good the minute you try it . Begin to - day .. Tubes 1s . 14d . and 2s . 9d .. most Chemists , or post free from makers- H. E. Matthews & Co. , Chemists , Clifton , Bristol . Local Agents : together and were of more commanding stature The Doctor doctor , I owe you my life ! " cost of production of fruit he regarded as very [ Manufacture of Flour and Bread Order ( No. eating place is excluded from the Public Meals Leominster : H. R. CHENEY , Pharmaceutical Chemist , T VOL . X. NO SALES BY AUCT By Messrs . EDWARDS , RU BALDWIN . LEOMINSTER HORSE RE Edwards , Russell & REGRET TO SAY THAT TH SALE of HO Fixed for JULY 2 IS CANCELL Owing to a Regulation whic made under the Defence of the solidation Act , 1914 , prohibiting of an Agricultural Holding in G from selling or parting with any or capable of being used for the of the Holding , except by Licenc EDWARDS , RUSSELL & BA Auctioneers , LEOMINSTER STOCK MA TUESDAY , JULY 17th , FAT AT Cattle and Sheep , 10.30 a 11.30 ; Store Cattle and Pigs , Entries kindly solicited . EDWARDS , RUSSELL & Leominster , Hereford and Tenbur R. H. GEOR Auctioneer , Valuer , Land Surveyor , and PROPERTY and TIMBER SP MORTGAGE BROKER , VALUER TRATOR under the Agricultural Act , 1908. REPORTS , RECORDS VEYS carefully and personally at HOTEL and PUBLIC HOUSE V VALUATIONS for ESTATE DUT GAGE , ASSESSMENT APPEALS , PERIODICAL SALES of PROPE Prompt settlements in all cases . ESTABLISHMENT 1880. , Offices : - Croftmead , Kingsland , Herefor Leominster Office Corn S " KINGSLAND RECTORY . R. R. GEORGE is favou late Rev. T. Hamilton Baillie , t Auction , on Minstructions from the Executo THURSDAY , JULY 26th , 191 the whole of the OUT - DOOR E Garden and Greenhouse Plants , Ga other Tools and Requisites , Wire Poultry , S Horse Power " ROVER . " CAR , Horse Power PETROL ENG FORCE PUMP , etc .; also a portion Household FURNITURE and numer Effects . Sale of the Out - door Effects at 11.3 punctually , and of the Household I io'clock punctually , Catalogues may be obtained from TIONEER , Croftmead , Kingsland , Heref By Messrs . E. HAMMOND & S E : Hammond & S Auctioneers , Valuers , House , E and Insurance Agents , Conduct all classes of SALES BY AU VALUATIONS FOR PROBATE , Etc. , and BOOK DEBTS COLLECTED . Attention , Prompt Settlements . ESTABLISHED 1881 . Offces : Highbury House , Leomi CORN SQUARE , LEOMINSTER SALE ADVERTISED WILL NOT T PLACE . E. HAMMOND & S WEST STREET , PEMBRIDGE MESSRS . E. HAMMOND & SON Auction , on MONDAY , JULY 23rd , by order of Mrs. Poulton , Furniture , Cart , Harness , Casks , Out - door Effects , C of Fruit , etc. Sale ai 1.30 p.m. By Messrs . JACKSON & MCCARTN HEREFORD HORSE SAL Owing to the restricti in force under the " Sale Horses Order , 1917 , " Sale advertised for Saturd July 21st , IS CANCELLED JACKSON & MCCARTNE Auctioneers Hereford and Craven Ar KINGTON STOCK SAL M ESSRS . JACKSON AND MCCART will hold their next Sale of STORE STOCK on FRIDAY , JULY 27th , TAT Auctioneers ' Offices , Craven Arms & Her By Messrs . MORRIS , MARSHAL HE and POOLE . HEREFORDSHIRE . IMPORTANT FREEHOLD A TCULTURAL ESTATE , known as " U fine Court , " near Tenbury , comprising Elizabethan Manor House , with commod Farm Buildings and about 212 acres of Pasture . Sound Arable Orcharding , for many years in the occupa Produ and of the Owner , the late Mr. Henry Hor will be Offered for Sale by Anction , at Feathers Hotel , Ludlow , on MONDAY , JULY 23rd , 1917 Plans and particulars may be obtained f Messrs . REDFERN , HUNT & CO . , White Chambers , Colmore Row , Birmingham : Mr Mes L. WALLIS , Solicitor , Hereford ; or MORRIS , MARSHALL & POOLE , Auct eers , Ludlow . |