The Kington Times - July 1917
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Kington Times 11th July 1917 - Page 4
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| Date | 11/07/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 11th July 1917 |
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it 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 XXIII . Charteris shook hands with Dr. Sarsfield and wished him good - bye . It was obviously use- less going on to Shale Castle . Mr. Howard- Vance was , as he knew , out shooting partridges on a friend's property . He himself had been invited , but the pressure of his duties stood in the way of acceptance . There was nothing to be got by interrogating the servants , and Rose Howard - Vance's slight indisposition hardly sufficed as an excuse for leaving a card . He turned Hector's head homewards , taking the road which would lead him past the east wing of the hotel and so back by the esplanade . The hotel ! He could see its chimneys from some distance . A new idea struck him . He would call and ask for the nominal occupants of Room 19. He called them " nominal occu- pants " because by this time he had worked himself into such a condition that he was sus picious of everything and everyone . How did he know that Room 19 was the central one on the first floor , the room from which signalling had gone on understood by the owners of the motor - car and the biplane ? He had the night - porter's word for it , but he was a German ; he had doubted him all along . Charteris had made up his mind to ask for Major and Mrs. Ritter . Supposing one or both was prepared to receive him , what excuse should he make , a perfect stranger , for call- ing upon them ? THE KINGTON TIMES . JULY 14 , 14 , 1917 . engines was of 120 horse - power . Charteris felt a justifiable pride as they were borne up into the air , for he had designed it himself , and largely built it with his own hand . LUDLOW . RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL . of the COUNTY POLICE COURT . Saturday , before Mr. S. H. Valentine . " BURGLARIES AT CRAVEN ARMS . aged 43 years , who gave the address 21 , Back William Robert Jones , a ship's fireman , Lane , Plymouth , was charged with breaking into the lock up shop of A. J. Cole , draper , Dale Street , Craven Arms , between 7 p.m. on July 3rd and 9 a.m. on July 4th , and stealing therefrom 2s . in coppers and a wooden pipe . , He was further charged with breaking into the office of Messrs . Jackson and McCartney , auctioneers , Dale Street , Craven Arms , between on the A meeting of the above Council was held At the commencement " Night Wings " was on Monday at the Board Roon There were steered over the land , and at no great alti - esent : Mr. R. de C. Peele ( Chairman ) , Mr. tude . Charteris , leaning over the steel rail H. E. Whitaker ( Vice - Chairman ) , Rev. D. E. which formed the outer bulwark of the car , Holland , Messrs . T. Matthews , J. Rowe , R. looked down on the familiar landscape . He Hayhurst , T. Wyile , A. W. Weyman ( Clerk ) , was in the bow end , where the latest make of W. Mellings ( Acting Surveyon ) . swivel - gun would have been mounted had they brought it with them . The town of Corford THE NUISANCE AT HAYTON . lay below him , like a large toy built with a The Clerk said that arising out The lights were just being minutes was , the question of the pool at Hay- 8 p.m. on the 3rd of July and 9 a.m. child's bricks . switched on along the esplanade ; they looked ton . He had considered the matter and the like twinkling fireflies . Charteris had left the binocular behind pool was full of sewage from Hayton Farm 4th of July and stealing £ 1 4s . worth of 1d . 1 s . wor which he had borrowed from Captain Grennan , farm sewage . The pool was on the road and and adjoining farms , and the sewage was all and d . stamps . P.S. Lovatt stated that he received informa- and had brought instead some specially if it was on the road it was the Council's busi- tion of these cases on the morning of the 4th . constructed glasses intended for airships - an ness to have it cleaned out . He had seen Mr. He made inquiries and prisoner was suspected American invention , which he had not yet Mellings . The difficulty was that the sewage and he was traced to Shrewsbury . A consider- tried . fitted with double lenses of great power , in- it for the last 20 or 30 years . The only thing Thursday night and he received him into cus- They were in the form of spectacles , came from the farms and had been flowing into able number of the stamps had been ered . Prisoner was arrested at Gobowen on tended as far as possible to bring objects seen from a height into something like true per- found that the sewage came into it again from In reply he said " I did get into the shop was to have the pool cleaned out and if they tody on Friday at Gobowen and charged him . spective . the farms they should give instructions to have and office and took 10d . in coppers out of the Charteris now put these on , and found it cleaned out . them of distinct assistance in picking out fami- The Chairman : Won't the tenant remove shop and 17s . 14d . in stamps out of the office . " liar items of the view below him . The balloon the sewage and use it on his farm ? He brought prisoner to Ludlow . He applied was now moving quickly , and within a couple The Surveyor said he had tried that , but for a remand until the 16th . of minutes had swerved inland , almost imme- they would agree to take the sewage if the Prisoner was remanded . diately over Shale Castle . Council would pay for the hauling . He fancied he could discern lights in two of the upper windows . Did one of these indi- cate the presence of Sylvia van Annan and the other that of Rose Howard - Vance ? Their rooms would naturally be lighted up first . Was it egoism , conceit - call it what you like -or was it telepathy which convinced him that Sylvia van Annan was thinking of him at that very moment , when he was hovering over the room in which she was resting , separated only from her by a roof and some eight hund- red feet of air ? provide the labour and load it if the farmer Mr. Hayhurst suggested that the Council would have it . The matter was left to the Surveyor to see the tenant . CRAVEN ARMS WATERWORKS . recov- FUNERAL OF THE LATE TOWN CLERK . On Sunday afternoon the funeral of the late Mr. John Herbert Williams , Town Clerk of the Borough of Ludlow , took place amid many expressions of regret and sympathy . and in the presence of a large assembly of residents . Messrs . Tangye's , Birmingham , wrote in re- The cortege left the late residence of the de- ply to a letter from the Clerk and said that they ceased at Mill Street in the following order : were very grateful for the indulgence which The funeral car containing the coffin , upon had been shown towards them , but it was very which was placed the Ludlow Borough Flag unfortunate that the direct war orders with and deceased's gown and wig ; mourning coaches which they had been swamped and which had containing Mrs. Williams ( widow ) , Miss C. A. taken up all their men's time , had prevented Williams ( daughter ) , Miss M. Williams ( daugh- them giving that attention to private custom - ten ) , Mrs. Bowen ( sister - in - law ) , deceased's ers which they should otherwise wish . son who is on his way to Singapore was un- ever , they were not their own masters , but able to be present , and Mr. John Bowles ( de- had to do what they were told to do . ceased's father - in - law ) desired to be present , They were pleased to say that their erector was go- but owing to his great age was prevented from ing out the next day and would bring with Town Crier , with his wand of office draped attending . Then followed Mr. R. Morgan , him the template and foundation bolts and with crepe ; Messrs . J. Flattery and J. Evans , plates for the pump , so that they could get carrying the Borough Maces draped with crepe ; the building of it started on , and the piping Councillor S. H. Valentine ( Mayor ) , Councillor and other things course of a few days , and they would only be Edge ( Mayor of Bridgnorth ) , Councillor E. T. too anxious for the sake of the Council to get Evans , J.P. ( Deputy Mayor of Ludlow ) , Mr. the job finished off and the pumping engine E. Sheldon and G. Woodhouse , Councillors E Cooksey ( Town Clerk of Bridgnorth ) , Aldermen at work . A further letter asked the . Council of German astuteness did not lead him to be- the steering - wheel , commenced cautiously to layer to meet their foreman at Craven Arms Messrs . H. Rickards , T. J. Salwey , H. Lloyd , to arrange for the engineer and also a brick - W . Bodenham , D. C. Campbell , J. Palmer , W. on Tuesday the 10th , A happy thought struck him . He was Presi dent of the Golf Club . What should be more natural than that he had noticed their names . in the visitor's book when attending the dance , and called the next morning to offer them an introduction to the club - one officer to another . A brother officer ? Yes , but of what nation- ality ? Was he friend or foe ? Charteris set his mouth , hard at the thought of that ruined wall , and the attempt at the destruction of his deeply - cherished balloon . . Yet he owned that if he believed that war was certain and imminent , and he had the chance of blowing to smithereens something sure to be used against England , he would have done the same himself . The only thing that was wanting was the declaration of war itself , and his knowledge lieve there would be much stickling for the proprieties . The blow might accompany , or even pre- cede , the formal breach , but it certainly would not trail behind .. Charteris was annoyed at the act , thankful that it practically accom- plished nothing , but at the same time he could not be righteously irate with the de- signers of the scheme , which had been admir- ably planned even though it practically failed . After all , it was a great compliment to his little balloon , which bore the name of " Night Wings " in red letters on the yellow surface of the great envelope and on the car below . At the hotel entrance Charteris swung him- self off his horse , and , telling a stable - keeper who ran up to watch Hector but not to touch his rein unless absolutely obliged , he walked into the vestibule . It I was empty , but through the open window of the office he saw the book - keeper bending over her accounts . As he walked towards her she looked up and came to the opening . She was fresh to the employment , and did not know the Lieutenant by sight . names He raised his hat . " I noticed the of an officer and his wife in the visitors ' book last night - a Major and Mrs. Ritter . I think they occupy the central apartments of the first floor ? " Miss Davis , the book - keeper , consulted the ledger . " That is quite right , sir . No. 19 is just in the middle of the best rooms in the house , I think . I happened to show them up when they came three days ago , as the house- keeper was out . " " Could you describe them ? " Charteris asked , conveying the impression that he won- dered whether they were his acquaintances or not . nis re- Somehow , in this altitude , and as he gradu- ally rose higher , his view of things seemed to take a new aspect . He had never wholly lost faith in the beautiful girl who had subdued his fancy at the very first meeting , and finally subjugated his heart . Now it seemed as if his doubts and suspicions were unworthy of her and of his true , best self . The burden on shoulders was , for the time at any rate , moved . He raised his head and squared nis shoulders - a free man . Darkness was setting in rapidly . The earth below had become dim and indistinct , a shape- less mass . Overhead a few clouds were gather- Charteris gave the order , and the balloon , deftly handled by the engineer in charge of alter its course , taking a large air circuit un- til it had turned completely round and was heading for the sea . ing . The Lieutenant watched the execution of this turning movement with interest , not un- tempered with anxiety . This was one of the crucial points of the airship , its capacity for safely and easily answering to the wheel . Watts , vacating his seat by the little engine . came up to the lieutenant's side . He knew well what his master would be thinking . Touching his cap , he said , " She drives well , sir . " Yes , I am quit Yes , I am quite satisfied . How far up do you make us ? " " About a thousand eight hundred feet . " " At what rate are we travelling ? " Watt's crossed over to the indicator , and , after inspecting it , returned . " Our speed was only about thirty miles an hour when she made the circuit ; now it is quickening up to near fifty . " How- would follow on in the The Chairman said they had to get a bricklayer . It was decided that the Surveyor get a bricklayer and attend at Craven Arms on Tuesday . EPIDEMIC OF MEASLES . Dr. White , Medical Officer of Health , wrote Craven Arms and some severe cases of illness that there was an epidemic of measles at had been reported to him . Would the Coun- if it became advisable for a week or two ? cil give permission to engage nursing assistance The Chairman said that there were 50 cases and permission was given for the necessary assistance for nursing to be obtained if re- quired . SURVEYOR'S REPORT . DANGER Danger from infectious disease is averted in EVERY BRITISH HOME by constant use of FIRST AID THE MODERN DISINFECTANT SOAP 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 Used in military hospitals and recommended by medical men . FIRST " Health Assured " FIRST AID A DISINFECTANT SOAP OF PROVED EFFICIENCY FABW Parsonage , H. W Green , C. H. Gough , and C. B. Marston ( Borough Magistrates ) ; Mr. C. A. Boughton Knight , J.P. ( Downton Castle ) , Mr. Robert Marston , J.P. ( Oaken ) , Mr. R. H. Newill , J.P. , Messrs . H. T. Weyman , A. W. Weyman , J. W. Montford , T. Estyn Jones , E. S. Lloyd , W. C. Tyrrell , F. Malan ( solicitors ) ; Mr. J. H. Lockhart ( Treasuren ) , tor ) , Mr. T. H. Higgins , Mr. G. Freame , Mr. Mr. J. C. Galloway , Mr. H. Nash ( Rate Collec- W. G. Kington , Rev. Dr. Molyneux , Mr. R. B. Threlfall , Dr. White ( Medical Officer of Health ) , Mr. A. W. Packer , Mr. J. Diggle , Mr. G. Randle , Mr. J. , S. Leake , Mr. G. P. Goodall . In the church were : Mr. H. S. Breakspear , Mr. J. G. Lang , Mr. and Mrs. J. Barker , Mr. Grant , Mr. W. Warwick , Mr. W. H. Bessell , Mr. W. Norton , Mr. E. H. The Surveyor reported that he had inspected Wood , Mr. W. J. Roberts and the Misses Rob- the footbridge between the Sheet and Cayn - erts , Mrs. Valentine ( Mayoress ) , Mrs. Fennell . ham Camp and found the railings on both Major Phillips , of Chester , a relative of the sides of the bridge wanted repairing . He had deceased obtained leave to attend the funeral , " Tell Sergeant Dobell to bring her down furnished the Road Stone Control Com- but owing to the train service he was unable a bit , a little over one thousand feet , as soon mittee with a statement and description of to get . to Ludlow in time .. Mr. Easton said he would like to dispel the of the oldest building businesses in the town as we are over the sea . I want to be . able to stone used in the scheduled roads as indicated The body was brought into St. Lawrence's idea . So far from being in a good position , and he wished to keep it together . After distinguish the various lights and any war- in the map previously sent to them during Parish Church and was met at the doors by their accounts showed that for the last 20 giving particulars of his work he said he ships we may pass . " the last two years , also the quantities re- the Rev. A. E. Lloyd Kenyon ( Recton ) , and a years they had accumulated profits from the thought he was doing as much good as if Yes , sir . And how about the rate of quired for the current year . He submitted a full surpliced chóir . The Psalm was chanted press , and that the whole of that- £ 2,000 - had he joined up . He wished to do his duty speed ? " tender for stone hauling . by the choir . Hymn 399 , " When our hearts been spent since the war . If the business whatever it was . are bowed with woe , " was sung before the was shut up he did not know , how they would Temporary exemption to December 31st . Lesson . After the Lesson hymn 499 , " On the carry on . There were 43 children there at Arthur Preece ( 35 ) married , class C 2 , ostler resurrection morning " was sung . The prayers the present time . He mentioned that the at the Black Swan , was appealed for by Mr. were read by the Rector , after which the father of two children was killed recently in Andrew Thompson . The Advisory Committee choir rendered the anthem " I heard a voice France . It cost 20s . per week to keep them did not assent , the man should be used on from heaven " ( E. J. Hopkins ) . The service and they got 7s . 6d . per . week . , Their sub - work of national importance . Mr. Thompsonl concluded with the " Dead March , " played on scriptions and the business provided the rest . said he had eight acres of land and relied on The body Quite a number of the children had lost Preece to attend to it . the organ by Mr. F. E. Bastick . His daughter had was then removed from the church and con- relatives at the front . Although this institu- joined up for land service and he had not veyed to the new Cemetery , where there tion was founded by Friends and supported her assistance . were present Alderman B. Weale and Mr. J. Butters . The committal service was conducted It was rarely that they had a Quaker child by Friends the children were not Friends . Temporary exemption to December 31st . Mr. W. H. Batten ( Porters ) appealed for by the Rector . The coffin was of oak with there . Recently two children were admitted three men who had been passed for service brass furniture , the inscription being " John from Pembridge without a penny contribution . upon re - examination . William Henry Newitt , Herbert Willams , born 19th June , 1848 , died Otherwise they would have gone to Kington bread deliverer , class C 2 , was given to 5th July , 1917. " The funeral arrangements were carried out Workhouse . It was not really a Friends ' December 31st , and John Henry Jones ( 38 ) , Messrs . Meredith and Venables , Castle institution , neither of the matrons or servants married , bread deliverer , passed C 2 , was being Quakers . House . The only Quaker boy they given similar exemption . In the case of A large number of beautiful wreaths were had recently laid down his life in France . Arthur Parry ( 24 ) , single , previously rejected sent by relatives and friends , including one Temporary exemption to December 31st was and now passed B I , temporary exemption was granted . given to August 31st ( final ) . from the Town Council . " Forty miles an hour is ample . " " I will tell him , sir . " The whistling of the wind , which was in much greater volume and velocity at their present altitude , round the surface of the bal- loon proper and through the steel stays , and the sound of the engines , drowned the voices unless the speakers were close together . Watts went to give the necessary directions and then returned . Charteris could see that scending to a lower plane , for lights , which his orders were being obeyed as regards de had seemed like tiny pin - points , even through his most powerful glasses , assumed more cor- rect proportions . Miss Davis simpered , and showed a hitherto concealed dimple . " I only saw the lady in a long cloak up to her ears . They came in a inotor ; I fancy . She was quite young and pretty , and he was a big , military - looking Their course had brought them more south , gentleman . I fancied- " Miss Davis they were passing over a town of considerable stopped . After all , book - keepers must be dis - size , evidently a seaport of some magnitude . creet about guests ; but , of course , Charteris understood . She believed it to be a situation lights . This was passed in such a short space as a number of vessels showed masthead riding almost as interesting to outsiders as it is to of time that the speed of the balloon the parties principally concerned . clearly indicated ; yet , to themselves , except " Do you think I might see them ? " the for the impact of the cold wind on their faces , Lieutenant inquired . He was getting more . they appeared to be almost motionless , so ab fogged than ever . solutely easy was the bird - like motion of the air - vessel . " I am sorry , sir , I am afraid not . Major Ritter did not sleep at the hotel last night and I heard the chambermaid say Mrs. Ritter was indisposed , and would take her meals in her room ; she did not wish to be disturbed . " Charteris again raised his hat , and turned away . " Shall I say you called , sir ? " " No , thanks . I expect they are not the people I thought . Sorry to have given you the trouble . " " No trouble , I assure you . " Charteris remounted and rode back slowly to the Hall ; his head , usually erect enough , inclined towards his chest . Some people he passed , driving or walking , bowed to him , but he merely mechanically acknowledged their salutations , and they concluded he had received ominous news , for the papers had turned very alarmist . As a matter of fact , he was in a mental mist , which only grew thicker as he surveyed all the strange facts of the last few hours . Charteris lunched alone in the big empty dining - room , which he had pictured lighted up by another face , on which it would be the joy of his life to look . That could never be now . For absolute trust , even more than love , was , in his eyes . of the very essence of the bond . It was with no little satisfaction that he saw the sun nearing the horizon , its rays just overtopping the trees , striking the windows of the " morning - room , " as it was called - really the master's private sitting - room - almost ob- liquely . was The Suveyor was ordered to get the repairs to the bridge done . The tender for hauling from Mr. Hime was accepted and the report was adopted . BOARD OF GUARDIANS . The fortnightly meeting was held on Mon- day . There were present : Mr. J. V. Wheeler ( Chairman ) , Mr. R. de C. Peele ( Vice - Chair- man ) , Rev. D. E. Holland , Rev. G. A. Hale , Matthews , T. Wyile , J. Rowe , J. Goodwin , G. Messrs . H. E. Whitaker , R. Hayhurst , T. H. Green , R. R. Twiddy , W. D. Hall , W. Harris , E. Sheldon , J. D. Griffiths , A. Weyman ( Clerk ) . OUT - RELIEF . W. The cost of out relief during the fortnight district £ 6 2s . 5d . , total £ 63 14s . 1d . was Ludlow and Clee Hill district £ 39 14s . 8d . , Diddlebury district £ 17 17s . , Leintwardine THE MATRON'S REPORT . by At the Parish Church in the morning the The Matron ( Mrs. F. L. Davies ) reported that there had been admitted to the House dur- ing the fortnight 6 , born , died , discharged 8 , remaining in the House 64 , corresponding period last year 69. Vagrants relieved 28 , cor- The clouds indi- responding period last year 45 ; decrease of St. Lawrence's Church in memory of the de- tramps 17 . The yet no stars . They were now over the sea itself . night was growing colder . cated the imminence of rain . had appeared . " We shall have a scud of rain , sir , before . long , " Watts remarked . " Yes ; but not much , I fancy - not like last night , when it came down like a tropical thunder - shower . " The report was adopted . HOUSE COMMITTEE'S REPORT . The Committee recommended that contracts . be entered into . They reported that they had " I expect I was asleep , sir , " Watts grinned . carefully considered the applications made by " I was out in it , and in spite of my thick the indoor officers for an allowance in lieu of coat got wetter than I cared about . " the reductions in rations and recommended The balloon had now got beyond the shore that as from the 1st of July an allowance of fringe , more into the open channel of the 1s . 6d . per week be granted to the following 6 North Sea . officers , namely the Matron ( Mrs. M. A. Davies , Charteris was by this time keenly on the assistant Matron and cook ( Miss Lulham ) , look - out for vessels navigating the tide - way Girls ' Industrial Trainer ( Mrs. G. Davies ) , as- northwards or southwards . They had already sistant nurse ( Miss A. Philpotts ) , and assistant seen the lights of three steamers proceeding nurse ( Miss C. Burgoyne ) , and the Porter ( Mr. south , probably coal - tramps . This was not H. Molyneux ) , to enable them to supplement the quarry he had in view although he their present rations with other articles which attended to them in passing . He was on the are not rations . They also recommended that look - out for war - vessels . an allowance of 2s . 6d . per week be made to the Master ( Mr. F. L. Davies ) during his ab sence on sick leave for three months to sup- plement his allowance for rations while feel- ing the full force of the increased price for provisions , etc. Half an hour passed . A slight drizzle was falling , hardly amounting to a shower . The drops could be heard pattering on the inflated balloon surface overhead . " What do you make of that , Watts ? " Charteris inquired eagerly , pointing obliquely downwards . " A fleet section , I should say , probally our owiL . The enemy would not be here- abouts too close - unless war had actually been declared . Mr. Twiddy in moving the adoption of the report said he was pleased to see that even in war time they had a few extra tenders . a Mr. Whitaner said he did not see why they should pay the officers more . They fed the offi- cers . They got eggs and fish and the rate- payers had to pay for it . " Tell Dobell to slow down as nearly dead Tea had been brought in by a footman . as he can manage it . Get the wireless ready . Mr. Twiddy said he regretted Mr. Whitaker Charteris had partaken of it without realising If I am sure they are our own ships I will ex- was not at the meeting . In a manner he was what he was doing . with Mr. Whitaker , but he considered this His thoughts were com- change a message with them . " pletely occupied with the final arrangements " Yes , sir . " was the only way out of the difficulty . before his aerial voyage through the night . Charteris , Mr. Hall said he did not see why the allow- He had spent the afternoon writing some after the lapse of a few minutes , was able to ance should be made . Mr. Harris said the Committee had consid- necessary letters . They were only to be sent count the ships , which , proceeding at fixed in case something happened . Charteris did not cable lengths , were evidently advancing at ered this question very carefully . They were Watts departed on his errand . regard that something as probable . To a man full steam . in the prime of vigour and strength , the ex- They were twelve in all . And as this was tinction suddenly of the vital spark seems a of Admiral MacMaster's the exact number contingency so remote that it hardly provokes contingent of the Home Fleet , Charteris had a thought . no doubt that it was his flagship which was one of the two heading the double line . Grennan had put it into his head by en- trusting him with his will , which now lay by the side of his own in the great safe in the wine - cellar , itself a stronghold . Grennan had been brought to face it by the obsession of his love . Love ! Charteris shook his broad , lean , sinewy shoulders . What woman was worthy of a true man's love ? Did the poet say , " Men were deceivers ever ? " Surely he must have miswritten it for women ! Watts , his soldier servant , came in with his master's heavy , buckram , fur - lined coat and helmet . He had donned a similar outside pro- tection , but of less costly material , for himself ; was to complete the party of four . for he momen- tum , being , unlike a biplane , lighter than air . It was a splendid evening for the first voy- age of " Night Wings , " as near the surface of the ground the wind was light . No one could say what it might be a couple of thousand feet up . The car , fastened to the yellow envelope above by steel stays , was just twenty feet long , tapering from bow to stern ; it could comfort- ably accommodate all the four men who had now clambered into it - six , at a pinch . Sergeant Dobell had charge of the two en- gines both of English make - while Watts , à skilled operator , sat by the little engine and dynamo , by which the wireless telegraph and the searchlight were worked when other was in requisition . steerman's seat . ( To be Continued ) . TWO YEARS FOR CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR . Philip Milwood , formerly London Secretary of the No - Conscription Fellowship , and a member of the Brixton Streatham Free in a similar position to other Unions all over the country . They had replies before them from Unions that were in the same position as they were . They had explanations given and they had followed the actions of other Unions in the country . Mr. Whitaker said he did not propose an amendment . Mr. Wyile seconded the adoption of the re- port and said the . case of the Master's allow- ance appealed to him more than the others . The report was adopted . THE TENDERS . Mr. C. Norgrove , builder , timber and coal Mr. Batten said he had been asked to store He Albert between 400 and 500 sacks of wheat . Rector in his sermon paid a tribute to the merchant , appealed for Frederick deceased and referred to his connection with Ludlow . In the evening after the church ser- vice muffled peals were rung on the bells of ceased gentleman . George Slaymaker ( 33 ) , married , clerk , who could not do it without labour but he would was previously rejected and recently re- try to get a man . examined and passed in Class B 1 . LEOMINSTER BOROUGH TRIBUNAL . A meeting of Leominster Borough Local Tribunal was held on Tuesday evening at the Town Hall , a further sitting being held on Thursday evening ( and reported elsewhere ) . On Tuesday evening the Deputy Mayor ( Councillor J. Watkins ) presided in the absence of the Mayor , and there were also present Ald . George Page , Mr. T. D. Burlton , Mr. George Reynolds , with the Clerk ( Mr. W. T. Sale ) , and the military representative ( Commander A. J. Windebank ) . A letter was read from the County War Agricultural Committee in regard to men on farms who have been exempted on condition that they drill with the V.T.C .. and suggest- ing that in the interest of food production such men should not be required to attend drills and thus leave work during haymaking harvest . The Clerk remarked that they were usually very tender with this class of man . The Chairman said that some of them had complained that they had to leave farm work to attend drill . Ald . Page : We are satisfied if they attend one drill per week . There were two applications for leave to appeal . Mr. H. J. Southall , on behalf of the Gas Co. , asked for leave to appeal for Henry Preece , gas stoker . He stated that at the present time they were in the greatest diffi- culty with regard to stokers Leave to appeal was granted . Charles Jubilee Harris ( 29 ) , married , news- paper machine minder , passed C1 , in the employ of the Leominster Printing Co. , was granted to December 31st . Edward Charles Seager , ( 34 ) , single , fish , fruit and potato merchant , High Street , tem- porary exemption to November 30th . Mr. Neatby appeared for Mr. Norgrove and in answer to questions said he was head clerk , putting in 4 days per week with Mr. Norgrove . The timber trade was slack but the coal trade was very busy . He ( Mr. Neatby ) volunteered for National Service , and he also admitted that at a previous hearing he said he could Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin put in full time if required . It would mean appealed for the following employes : George putting his affairs into somebody else's hands . Daniel King ( 40 ) , passed C 3 , married , auc- If Mr. Slaymaker went it would be at his own tioneers cashier , accountaut , clerk to the Leo- option whether he put in full time or not . minster Gas Co. , and auditor to Leominster Commander Windebank But would not Borough Council ; Kirkland S. Davis ( 23 ) , that be your form of National Service ? passed in C 3 , auctioneers salesman ; Thomas The application was not assented to , not John Elliott ( 23 ) , passed in B 3 , accountant . to be called up before July 31st . King was exempted to December 31st , and John L. Hinton ( 30 ) , married , The Broad , the others to September 30th . working foreman at corn stores and small Exemption to December 31st was also holder , was appealed for by his father , Mr. granted to George Badger ( 36 ) , smallholder , G. F. Hinton . He said his son was indis- also employed by Mrs. Bright , Ivingtonbury ; pensable at the stores to deal with heavy George Morgan ( 39 ) , smallholder , also em- weights , the only other employes being a boy ployed by Mr. Duncan ; Frederick Layman ( 35 ) , married , smallholder , Cold Harbour , Temporary exemption to September 30th ... Ivington ; Allan Williams ( 24 ) , waggoner , John Welsh , master tailor , Iron Cross , aged cowman and shepherd , Ivington Camp ; John 39 , single , passed in B 2 , was temporarily ex- Ellesmere ( 29 ) , waggoner , employed by Mr. S. empted till December 31st . Goodwin , Marlbrook ; Joseph Jones ( 38 ) . and two women . William Francis Preece , tailor , Broad Street , passed C 3 , married , insurance superintendent , passed CI , was granted to December 31st . Etnam Street , Leominster ; Bernard ' Henry Mr. W. T. Sale , Town Clerk , etc. , applied Bassett ( 38 ) , married , licensed victualler , Leo for further exemption for his clerk , Charles minster , passed B 2 . Oakley Mapp , stating that ordinary clerical assistance was not sufficient . He submitted that his purely public work which he enumer- ated , justified him in asking for the retention of one skilled , experienced clerk . He also pointed out that the Representation of the People Bill would add largely to duties of Town Clerks . the HEREFORDSHIRE COUNTY TRIBUNAL . A sitting of the Herefordshire County Tri- bunal was held on Thursday of last week , Sir for Messrs . The Tribunal were of opinion that under the John Cotterell presiding . The following local L.G.B. recommendations , Mr. Mapp was en - cases were dealt with : - titled to conditional exemption , but the William Henry Anslow , married , aged 35 , 4 married , military representative saying he should have hay trusser , Leominster , Class A , whose em Mr. H. Easton applied on behalf of Henry to contest that , the Tribunal gave temporary ployer , Mr. French , said he had been unable Ivin Watkins for leave to appeal . He stated exemption to December 31st . to find a substitute , was exempted to October that there was nothing in the notice he re- William George Beaman ( 32 ) , clerk , was ap- 1st , unless a substitute is found approved by ceived to show that the 30 days expired after pealed for by Mr. E. P. Lloyd who urged the the War Agricultural Committee . John Lewis Watkins , 35 , Class A , married . the notice to go to be medically re - examined importance of his work as Clerk to the so that the appeal was a day or two late . Commissioner of Taxes . The work of tax Bargates , Leominster , manager Watkins was passed in the lowest category collecting was now four - fold owing to the John Watkins and Sons , builders and contrac C 3. He was not a clerk ; he was a gardener . different rates . He had informed the Upper tors and farmers . - January 1st . He was very useful where he was and he Board that he would be bound to resign if T. M. Davies , 29 , single , Green Lane , Le wished to appeal on personal grounds and his clerk went . Temporary exemption to also on behalf of the employer . Leave was December 31st was granted . granted . Mr. G. T. Preston Robinson , Registrar , ap- Henry Foster appealed for Arthur Percival pealed for Ernest Edwin Diggory ( 37 ) , clerk . Wood ( 28 ) , married , Mill Street , baker . The He called attention to the L.G.B. recommenda- Advisory Committee did not assent , not to be tion with regard to clerks having technical called up before July 31st . Mr. knowledge . Foster said he was the only man he had got . Commander Windebank asked how many He had also a youth and girl in the bakehouse . bankruptcies there had been this year . Mel- John Morris , B9 , single , B 1 .. Leominster . Temporary exemption was granted to Aug- Mr. Robinson said there had been three . Later Mr. Robinson asked : Do the military machinery . - January 1st , blacksmith's labourer , for repair of agricultural ust 31st , unless substitute is found .. The Orphans Printing Press appealed for John Forrester Edwards ( 35 ) , married , com- positor and machinist . The Advisory Com- mittee did not assent , not in work of national The Board accepted the following tenders Mr. W. Page , butcher , Bull Ring , beef 1s . Church Council , has been sentenced by a 3d . per lb. , mutton 1s . 4d . per lb. , suet 6d . General Court Martial at Dover Castle to three per lb. out - relief districts , mutton 1s . 3d . per years penal servitude , commuted to two years ' lb .; officers ' joints 1s . 5d . per lb. Mr. J. Ben- hard labour . gry , Mount Flirt , milk 1s . per gallon . The sentence was read out before a large ville Davies , Ashford , best house coal 32s . 6d . NOSTROLINE TOCOE MARK REC importance . Passed C 1 . Mr. James T. Bayley stated that Edwards was the only machinist - compositor they had , the other being taken at the last Tribunal . The only machinist they had was a lad of 17 say I can do without my clerk ? Mr. Sale : They say so in the case of Mr. Lloyd and myself . minster , motor mechanic and discharged sol ; dier , lately employed by Messrs . Fryer , now Government work ( tractor plough mech- anie ) , appealed for by Mr. Butcher . - October on 1st.- Rupert Radnor , 32 , married , manager of a Saxby and Co grocery business ( Messrs . passed Class A , appealed for by his brother as his employer . - October 1st ( final John Stanley Wall , 30 , single , farm bailif at Uphampton , Docklow , Leominster , employed by Mr. Walker . - January 1st . Mr. Robinson : Then they don't understand what work is ( laughter ) . Temporary exemption to December 31st . Temporary exemption to December 31st was 1st . granted to Harold William Blunsden ( 34 ) , married , class C 2 , manager for Walter Charles Culston , 41 and eight months . Little Fowlett , Eastnor , small , farmer and saw- yer , appealed on domestic grounds . - September . John Herbert Griffiths , Weobley , who had Messrs . been granted to August , 1st , final , applied for They Gough's Stores , Drapers Lane . a recommendation to an institution doing work Messrs . Ross & Son were granted similar of national importance ; in other words for a exemptions for three men passed in low medi- non - combatant certificate . - Applicant said he In answer to Ald . Page , Mr. Bayley said that cal categories , Leonard Widdows , manager of could not conscientiously take up arms on at the outbreak of the war they had 13 quali- wholesale leather department ; William Oxen - ligious grounds and not revolutionary and fied men , one apprentice ( 19 ) , two apprenticesham , repairer ; and John Herbert Ross , socialistic grounds - Adjourned to be medically , ( 18 and 16 ) , one 14 , and one girl ( 19 ) . At director and secretary . present their staff was six . had 4 printing machines , and it would mean them standing idle if Edwards had to go . Master and man , good friends both , although parade of officers and soldiers . On hearing per ton , coal nuts 30s . per ton . Ludlow Gas of different stations , went together to the shed . his sentence Milwood called out , " I am not Company , coke 29s . per ton delivered . Mars- All was in readiness . The head keeper had a soldier . I stand for peace , for truth , for ton Bros. , Bull Ring , bread 4lb . loaf 11d . , undertaken to release the balloon from its liberty and peace at once , and peace for ever . " flour 14s . per bushel , sharps 17s . 6d . per cwt . , moorings . It would rise by its own bean meal 24s . per cwt . Smith and Co. , King Street , oatmeal 44s . per ewt . , split peas 4ẞs . per cwt . , cheese ( Government ) , 1s . 3d . per lb. , black tea 1s . 2d . and duty , coffee 1s . 9d . , Oxo 3s . 9d . , moist sugar 5d .. lump sugar 64d . , salt 34. Gd . per cwt . , starch 6d . , blacking 4d . per who would be 18 on the 14th of August . dozen , blue 84d . per lb. , black lead Gd . , soda 4s . 6d . per cwt . , matches 7s . 6d . per gross , hard soap 31s . 6d . per cwt . , carbolic soap 30s . per cwt . Mr. W. L. Stephens , Galdeford , bar- ley ( Scotch or pearl ) 466. 8d . per cwt . , bacon 18. 34d . per lb. , bacon smoked 1s . 44d . , coffee berries 1s . 6d . per lb. , rice 32s . 6d . per cwt . , sago and pearl tapioca 7d . per lb. , white pepper 1s . 8d . per lb. , black pepper 1s . 4d . , vinegar 2s . per gallon , mustard is . per lb. , candles 74d . per lb. G. Woodhouse and Son , Bull Ring , Bovril Ms. 3d . per lb. , cod liver oil , No. 1 1s . 6d . per lb. , No. 2 9d . per lb .; emulsion 11d . per lb. , crushed linseed 4s . per 12 lbs . H. F. Grant , hard tobacco 8s . 8d . per lb. , Messrs . Sambrook loose tobacc 8s . 7d . per lb. and Co. , Bull Ring , port wine 4s . 6d . per quart , French brandy 11s . 6d . per quart , Scotch whisky 10s . 6d . per quart , gin 9s . 6d . I per quart . one or Carlin occupied the Charteris was in general control . The com- pass , aneroid , and engine - speed indicator were all illuminated with electric lights , but so ar- ranged in the side of the car that hardly a gleam would reach the outside world . " The bal- loon , comparatively small compared to many , was made for secrecy and speed . Each of its CLEARS YOUR HEAD INSTANTLY . " Nostroline " works wonders when your head is stuffed up with a heavy cold , and offensive matter forms in the back of your throat . Smear Nostroline " freely in jour nostrils and sniff it up . It goes right in where the gernis are , and clears your head instantly . It dostroys infection and heals the disordered mucous membrane . " Nostroline in the best and safest remedy for Cold in the Head , Nasal Catagrh , and Influenza . Go I now . It will save you suffering and expense Tubes 18. 1d . and 2s . Od . , most Chemists , or post free from makers- H. E. Matthews & Co. , Chemists , Clifton , Bristol . Local Agents : Leominster : H. R. CHENEY , Pharmaceutical Chemist . Presteign : A. R. DAVIES , Chemist , 2 , High Street . 21 , High Street . Kington : J. W. CAUNI , Chemist . Mr. In the case of John Thomas Hancox ( 37 ) , was examined . Herbert Charles Morgan , 34 , single , grocer In reply to Mr. Reynolds , Mr. Easton said class C1 , firewood merchant and haulier , the and baker , Weobley . - October 1st .. it would be a very serious loss to the Homes Gas Co. wrote stating that if the man was Henry Stanley Williams , Townsend Farm . if the man went . taken the Company could not see their way Dilwyn , 19 , waggoner . - Adjourned for medical The Clerk said no question arose on the to maintain the supply of gas . They re - examination . quired 60 tons per week to be hauled . Henry Morris , master tailor . Kington , 6 . finances of the Homes . Mr. Easton said that at a previous case some Temporary exemption granted to single , Class A. - Adjourned to August 1st . suggestion was made that the Homes were a December 31st on condition that applicant flourishing institution and that they did not works for the Gas Company when required . depend upon the profits of the Press . They William George Storr - Barber ( 39 ) , married , Printed , and Published for the Proprietor , did depend on those profits . Class A , builder , sculptor and small holder , A. T. SOUTHALL , at his Offices , 27 , Drapers Commander Windebank said he was not appealed for himself stating that it was one Lane , Leominster . raising that point .. TI VOL . X. NO . SALES BY AUCT By Messrs . EDWARDS , RU BALDWIN . LEOMINSTER STOCK M TUESDAY , JULY 31st , FAT Cattle and Sheep , 10.30 11.30 ; Store Cattle and Pig Entries kindly solicited . EDWARDS , RUSSELL & Leominster , Hereford and Tenb LORNE HOUSE , KINGSI DWARDS , RUSSELL & BAL E received instructions from u the late Mr. Evan Lewis , to Sell On MONDAY JULY 30th the Household Furniture and E Utensils , 2 Milking Cows and 1 - year - old Bullocks , Hackney M Store Pig , New Sheep Rack , about 30cwt . of Old Hay , the Mo and Aftermath on about 14 acres No Catalogties ; on view morning Sale at TWO o'clock . etc. MONKLAND . Two and a - half Miles from Led EDWARDS , RUSSI MESSRS . BALDWIN have received to sell . by Auction , subject to co sale , at the Talbot Hotel , Leomins FRIDAY , AUGUST oth , 1 at 3.30 o'clock punctually , all that Freehold DWELLING HOUSE , cal Croft , " with outbuilding , excellent two capital orchards adjoining , con all about 1 acre , o roods , 9 poles , the village of Monkland , abutting road , near to the church and scho the occupation of Mr. Gomer Jon annual rent of £ 17 . The tenant pay The house contains dining - ro kitchen , wash - house , 3 bedrooms , store room and cellar . For further particulars apply to solicitor , Leominster , or to the A Leominster . R. H. GEORG Auctioneer , Valuer , Land and Surveyor , PROPERTY and TIMBER SPE MORTGAGE BROKER , VALUER TRATOR under the Agricultural Act , 1908. REPORTS , RECORDS a VEYS carefully and personally atte HOTEL and PUBLIC HOUSE VA VALUATIONS for ESTATE DUTY GAGE , ASSESSMENT APPEALS , PERIODICAL SALES of PROPER Prompt settlements in all cases . ESTABLISHMENT 1880 . Offices : - Croftmead , Kingsland , Hereford Leominster Office Corn S KINGSLAND RECTORY . R. R. H. GEORGE is favour late Rev. T. G. Hamilton Baillie , to Auction , on Minstructions from the Executor THURSDAY , JULY 26th , 1917 the whole of the OUT - DOOR EF Garden and Greenhouse Plants , Gard other Tools and Requisites , Wire Poultry , 8 Horse Power " ROVER " CAR , Horse Power PETROL ENGI FORCE PUMP , etc .; also a portion Household FURNITURE and numerou Effects . Sale of the Out - door Effects at 11.30 punctually , and of the Household Ef 1 o'clock punctually . Catalogues may be obtained from th TIONEER , Croftmead , Kingsland , Herefor STOCKLEY CROSS , STAUNTON- ARROW MR . R. H. GEORGE is instructed Representatives of the late Mr. Went to Sell by Auction , on THURSDAY , AUGUST 9th , 1917 A PORTABLE STEAM ENGINE , 6-8 power , by Robey & Co. THRESHING MACHINE ( 1ft 6in . by Marshall , complete , with cover . STRAW TRUSSER , by Hornsby . BENCH , Circular Saws , Fitters and M ists ' Tools and Requisites , Timber , Corr Iron Sheets , Wire Netting , Wagon Cove Couples of Fowls , Poultry Houses and Garden and Farm Tools , Casks , the wh the Household FURNITURE and EFF 2 Home - Cured Hams and 3 Flitches , G Produce , the Frait and Grass Keep t 2nd November , etc. Sale at ONE o'clock punctually , Catalogues may be obtained from AUCTIONEER , Croftmead , Kingsland , Her shire . By Messrs . E. HAMMOND & SO E. Hammond & So Auctioneers , Valuers , House , Esta and Insurance Agents , Conduct all classes of SALES BY AUCT VALUATIONS FOR PROBATE , Etc. , RE and BOOK DEBTS COLLECTED . Attention , Prompt Settlements . ESTABLISHED 1881 . Per Offces : Highbury House , Leominst WEST STREET , PEMBRIDGE . MESSRS . E. HAMMOND & SON will by Auction , on MONDAY , JULY 23rd , 1917 . by order of Mrs. Poulton , Furniture , Sp Cart , Harness , Casks , Out - door Effects , Orc of Fruit , etc. Sale at 1.30 p.m. By Messes , JACKSON & MCCARTNEY CRAVEN ARMS HORSE SALES . FRIDAY , AUGUST 10th , 1917 . NEXT SALE , Entries for Catalogue close first post Aug 3rd . N.B. - All Farmers entering Horses must a . Permit to Sell from their County Agric tural Executive Committee . JACKSON & MCCARTNEY . Auctioneers : Craven Arms and Hereford |