The Kington Times - June 1917
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Kington Times 9th June 1917 - Page 2
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| Date | 09/06/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 9th June 1917 |
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2 Toys . Toys . Toys- Spring is coming and the ' Kiddies ' will enjoy the brighter weather all the better if you give them something to play with . It's ' up ' to you to give them a good time and we have a stock that will make your task a light one . Pennell Bros. , 47 , Duke Street , Kington . Dental Surgery . T. R. Johnson MESSRS . AND D. F. Osborne 11 , St. Owen St. , HEREFORD , Strathvlew , MALVERN . ATTENDANCE AT Church St. , Kington , Every TUESDAY . SHROPSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SHOW ABANDONED . S - B THE KINGTON TIMES , JUNE 9 , 1917 . Monumental Work in all its branches . Satisfaction Guaranteed . Graves Bricked Coffins Made AND OD the Shortest notice RADNORSHIRE Jay & Storr - Barber , Builders , Undertakers , & o . , TOP OF BARGATES , LEOMINSTER . Dealers in all kinds of Grates , Ranges , Mantelpieces , Baths & Lavatories . Fixing a Speciality .. Sanitary Work carried out on the most improved system . Defective Drains Tested ard Re.laid . ASSIZES . KINGTON URBAN LOCAL TRIBUNAL . The Summer Assizes for the County of Rad- nor took place at Presteign on Thursday last . before the Hon . Mr. Justice Sankey , Knight . A meeting of the above Tribunal was held His Lordship motored direct from Brecon to on Monday last , when there were present : Presteign , and dispensed with the usual offi- Mr. W. C. Chambers ( Chairman ) , Messrs . A. cial meeting . On Thursday morning his Lord- Temple , W. H. Banks , H. G. Hughes , E. Bird , ship attended divine service at the Parish J. Oliver , C. Price , W. Price , S. Geaussent , Church , he being accompanied by the High Captain E. A. Mahir ( Military representative ) , Sheriff , Mr. Albert Simpson , of Burghill and J. R. Swindells ( Clerk ) . Grange , Hereford ; the Sheriff's Chaplain , the Rev. Charteris , Vicar of Burghill ; the Under Sheriff , Mr. H. Vaughan Vaughan ; and a posse of police and Court officials under the com- mand of the Chief Constable ( Mr. Richard Jones . The trumpeters were Messrs . George Morgan and F. Nelson . His Lordship immediately on his return from church opened Court at the Shirehall . There was only one case for trial , Robert Edward Forrester , 62 , printer , and John Ryan , 61 , labourer , were charged with having on the 13th of April , 1917 , at St. Harmon , broken and entered the dwelling house of Lieutenant John W. G. STORR - BARBER Griffiths , and stolen one pair of scissors , one Sculptor . Studio & works : Etnam Street ; also Top of Bargates . FOR BEST MONUMENTAL WORK . Established by J. Jay , 1840 . Satisfaction Guarante LIGHTING - UP TIME . LAMPS ON VEHICLES . Saturday , June 9th 9.42 RESTRICTED LIGHTING . 11.12 Sunday , June 10th 9.43 Monday , June 11th 9.44 . Tuesday , June 12th 9.44 Wednesday , June 13th 9.45 11.13 II.14 11.14 11.15 Thursday , June 14th Friday , June 15th 9.45 . 9.46 11.15 11.16 Kington Times . SATURDAY , JUNE 9th , 1917 . KINGTON NOTES . Sir J. Bowen Bowen - Jones , Bart . , presided at the annual meeting in Shrewsbury on Sat- urday of the Shropshire and West Midland Agricultural Society , and stated that owing to the prolongation of the war the show would be again abandoned ; but it was most impor- tant that the society should be prepared to resume its valuable educational work for the improvement of live stock and general promo- tion of agriculture at the earliest opportunity after peace was declared . It is stated that 70 of the members of the society were serv- The following gifts have been gratefully re- ing on military duty . It was decided to in - ceived at the Kington Red Cross Hospital dur- vite members to continue their subscriptions bread daily ; Mr. Chambers , illustrated papers ing the past week : -Mrs . Turner , milk and weekly ; B.W.N.T.A. , 58 eggs ; Miss Pearson , slippers ; Mr. Parr , asparagus , cucumber ; Mr. Greenly , vegetables and fish ; Mr. Collett Mason , butter and vegetables ; Miss K. , Collett Mason , 12 handkerchiefs ; Mr. W. II . Banks , 2 sacks of potatoes . in 1917 . ORLETON . DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR . E. J. FAULKNER . We have to record with deep regret the death of Mr. Edward James Faulkner , which took place at Broad Green on May 28th after the following letter appeared in the Morning with . neutral James King , 34 , married , timber haulier for Messrs . Deacon Bros. , Kington . - Conditional exemption . George Bradley , group 44 , carter for Mr. H. Bach , grocer . - Six months ' exemption on domes- tic grounds . Harry Jarman , aged 35 , married , 12 Mill Street , Kington , carman for Railway Agent.- 1st July ( final ) . PEMBRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL QUESTION OF GARDEN ALLOTMENTS . WAR SAVINGS ASSOCIATION FORMED . pair of socks , one tin of salmon , two pounds of sugar , half a pound of butter , certain cakes . one gold keeper ring , and three eggs , the A meeting of Pembridge Parish Council was property of John Griffiths . Also one gold held on Wednesday night in the Iron Room , watch and strap , one silver matchbox , one gold when there locket and chain , four gold brooches , one sil - Green - Price ( in the chair ) , Mr. J. Kinsey were present the Rev. H. C. ver brooch , one gold dress ring , one soldier's ( vice - chairman ) , Messrs . T. Russell , W. Rus- button brooch , one threepenny piece , and one sell , G. Jackson , W. A. Williams , W. Evans , sovereign , the property of Margaret Jane W. A. Breakwell , W. Goodwin , J. Bridges , T. B. Francis , and C. E. Lane ( Clerk ) . Lewis . Mr. D. Rowland Thomas , instructed by Mr. Herbert Oliver , solicitor , Llandrindod Wells , prosecuted , and both prisoners pleaded guilty . Ryan also pleaded guilty to a previous con- viction of larceny before the Carmarthen Bor- ough Justices in 1905 . The onl one We know All Departments Well Stocked with New Goods HEREFORDSHIRE FOR Summer . TRIBUNAL . Costumes , Ladies ' Gowns , Pretty Blouses , Millinery , Children's Frocks , Etc. The Best Assortment . Lowest Prices . J. A. Cole , The People's Draper , 24 , High St. , LEOMINSTER . APPEAL LEOMINSTER CASES . cases were Messrs . Humfrys and Symonds , of Hereford , At the last meeting it was decided to write with reference to the renewal of the lease of the allotments held by the Council . following letter was now read from Messrs . Both prisoners put in a written statement , Humfrys and Symonds : " Colonel Bowle which was to the effect that they were passing Evans is at present in the North of India and WIGMORE LOCAL TRIBUNAL the house and on looking through the window we cannot get instructions from him but we saw some cakes and being nearly starving , think we may say that there will be no diffi- A meeting of the above was held on Tuesday , they broke into the house for the purpose of culty about the renewal of the lease of Moseley when there were present : Messrs . L. L. Moore . stealing them . Whilst there they saw some Croft , on the same conditions as those G. H. Green , J. Woodhouse , T. J. Nott , J. jewellery lying about and took it , but they which it is at present held subject to A meeting of the Herefordshire County Ap- Morgan , B. Rogers , with the Clerk ( Mr. H. T. had never contemplated stealing this . They stipulation and that is that the land shall be peal Tribunal was held on Thursday at Here- Weyman ) , the Military representative ( E. s . ford , when several Leominster also pointed out that there was a lot of valu- cultivated as arable for the purpose of growing dealt with as follows : - Rouse Boughton ) . able property , such as silver and clothing , in food , preferably by spade labour . J. S. Joseph , Willey , 20 , single , sole manager the house , which they did not take . Colonel Bowle Evans ' views on this matter and William Dew Edwards , engineer in charge of of the farm for his mother , the father having The Judge said that he believed the story the object of allotments is to offer facilities Government motor tractor ploughs in Leomin- recently been buried . Mr. Philip Davies , prisoners had told . Both men were over 60 for labouring men to cultivate land and in ster district . The Local Tribunal granted tem- Presteign , supported the application and ex- years of age , and there was nothing against these days particularly land should be used for Porary exemption to July 31st . The military emption was granted until October 1st . Forrester , and with regard to Ryan only a the purpose of producing food and not merely appeal was dismissed and exemption extended Ernest Jones , 19 , single , employed until re- small conviction many years ago , therefore le to afford small paddocks for the convenience to January 1st , 1918 . cently as waggoner at Marlbrook Hall . The should take into account that they were men of two or three individuals . In the case of Thomas Scandrett , manager employer did not appear in support and the had tied to do their best to get an honest may take it then that the lease will be renewed pealed against exemption to July 31st granteding farm foreman at the Bury Court - October We think you of the Garage , Etnam Street , the military ap- appeal was refused . living up till now . He daresay that it had on the same terms if the Council will enter by the Local Tribunal . William Gladstone Smith , 31 , single , work been a hard winter . for them and that they into a covenant that the land shall forthwith The military appeal were both hungry and cold and went to the be broken up and thenceforward cultivated as was dismissed . house to get food , but seeing the jewellery arable land for the purpose of growing food . Inn , Bridge Street , Leominster . - Temporary workman on the farm , appealed for by his George Allen , licensee of the Golden Lion Charles Morris , 18 , single , Adfortón , only about were tempted and took it . Both pris- We know that Colonel Bowle Evans would like exemption to September 1st . Talgarth , but he would take this into con- bridge and if the land were properly allotted the exemption oners were concerned with another theft at to encourage industry in a parish like Pem- father , who is incapacitated . - October 1st . The military authorities appealed against Thomas Griffiths , 35 , single , waggoner , Hole . sideration so that they would not have to stand their trial on this charge . we have no doubt a great deal of food might editor - reporter , in the employ of the Leomin of Robert Clive Hancock , Farm . - October 1st . He would be grown on it particularly if the women are ster Printing Company . John Alfred Jones , 18 , single , Class C2 pass a short sentence in the hope that there disposed to work . ' The Local Tribunal Petchfield . - November 1st . had granted temporary exemption to August was somebody from the Prisoners Aid Society The Chairman said it was very good in a 31st . - The military appeal was dismissed . who would assist them on their return from way . They wanted to grow all the food they prison , and the prisoners would have to under- could but he could not see how they could mechanic , in the employ of the Leominster Ernest W. Baynham , linotype operator- go a sentence of seven days ' hard labour . carry this out to the satisfaction of the Col. Printing Company , passed in Class B 3 , was This concluded the business of the Assize . Bowle Evans . is 79th year , and undertook the office of Sher - lain . The High Sheriff , who we understand is in living in some large town with plenty of It was not as if they were further exempted until January 1st , 1918 . Mr. T. Smith , Barons Cross , Leominster , appealed against the decision of the Local Tri- Mr. T. Russell : Or where people had not bunal in respect of his son , Stanley Smith . The Local Tribunal withdrew the certificate of got plenty of garden ground . ticable but he thought they should consider been offered and refused , and Mr. Smith's ap- The Chairman said it seemed quite imprac - exemption on the ground that a substitute had it in justice to the present tenants . peal against this decision was dismissed . The police and other officials had dinner at PRESTEIGN Under the heading " Passports for Pacifists , " a short illness of three weeks ' duration . Mr. Post - Sir , In your leading article of the 29th Faulkner was a valued servant of the Great inst , under the heading An Affront to the iff for the patriotic reason that there are Westery Railway for 36 years and was deeply Nation , " you refer to the " credentials " many eligible gentlemen serving with the lamented by the various staffs he had worked which Mr. Ramsay Macdonald , M.P. , may Army , entertained the Bar and Court officiais He was also a general favourite with take with him to Russia . Surely the follow- to luncheon at the Radnorshire Arms Hotel , the patrons of the railway owing to his cour - ing " credential " should not be forgotten . an excellent menu being provided by Mr. Mon- The Replying to a question of mine in the House tagu Kemp . teous manner and general kindness . funeral took place on May 31st at Orleton of Commons on the 8th of March , 1915 , the Churchyard . The Vicar , the Rev. J. Shepherd then Prime Minister ( Mr. Asquith ) used the the Dukes Arms Hotel , an excellent spread Munn , officiated and the hymn . " Abide with following words in regard to an article written being provided by Mr. and Mrs. Garrod . Me " was sung at the graveside . The coffin by Mr. Ramsay Macdonald which had been was supplied by Mr. J. Pearce , of Orleton , circulated by German agents in and was of polished oak with brass furniture . countries : " I much regret that a paper con- It bore the inscription " Edward James taining such grave misrepresentations of the Faulkner , died May 28th , aged 50 years . " policy of his Majesty's Government should The mourners were Mrs. Holland ( sister ) , Pte . have been published at a time when these evening . Mr. T. J. Holland ( nephew ) , Mrs. Vale ( aunt ) , Mrs. misrepresentations could have no other effect Davies and Mr. Faulkner ( cousins ) , but to encourage the enemy . ' Mrs. Yours , etc. , Wozencroft ( Merrivale ) , Mr. W. P. Roberts de F. Pennefather , House of Commons ( Stationmaster , Gloucester ) who also represen- Library , May 31st . ted Mr. T. H. Roberts ( Divisional Superin- tendent ) , Mr. Woodyatt ( Chalford ) who also The National Society for the Prevention of represented the Chalford Staff , Mr. Harwood Cruelty to Children investigated 3,088 com- ( Brimscombe ) representing Messrs . R. T. plaints of neglect and cruelty in England , Smith , Mr. Hinde ( representing the Brims- Wales and Ireland , during the month of combe Staff and friends ) , Mr. Whittall April . Of the 3,022 completed cases , 2,944 ( Richard's Castle ) , Mr. Edwards ( Comberton ) , were found true , affecting the welfare of Mr. Lloyd ( Portway ) , Mr. James ( Overton ) , 8,837 children and involving 3,663 offenders . Mr. Phillips ( Leominster ) , Mr. Webb ( The Warnings were issued in 2,705 cases ; 111 were Boot ) , Mr. Tong ( Vane House ) , Mr. Saunders prosecuted ( resulting in 109 convictions ) and ( Little Rise ) , Mr. Saunders ( Bircher Common ) , 128 were dealt with by transfer or in other Mr. Bennion ( Wofferton ) , Mr. Evans ( Wood ways . 18,476 visits of supervision were made . Farm ) , Mr. Postans ( Waterloo ) , Mr. Proctor From its foundation in 1884 the Society has ( Orleton Common ) , Mr. Davies ( Green Lane ) , dealt with 951,636 complaints , involving " - Mr. Pound ( Tower Hill ) , Mr. Price ( Wood- 2,675,039 children . In the Hereford and County Branch during the same month 12 cases were dealt with , affecting 31 children . side ) , and Mr. T. Powis ( Green Lane ) . ° • A meeting of the above was held on Tuesday Whitmore . Green - Price ( Chair- man ) presided , and the other members present were the Rev. H. L. Kewley , Messrs . J. Jen- kins , J. H. Wale , J. Powell , H. J. Sparey . William Davies , and G. Price , with the Mili- tary representative ( the Hon . F. Clegg Hill ) , and the Clerk ( Mr. F. L. Green . George F. Green , 37 , married , clerk to Messrs . F. L. Green and Nixson , solicitors , Presteign , appealed through his employers for exemption . Applicant had been passed in B 3 , and stated in his application that he was Secretary to the local Lodge of Oddfellows and to two State Insurance Lodges , and his application was sup- ported by Mr. F. L. Green . Conditional exemption for 6 months was granted , it being understood that applicant would have leave to appeal again . Arthur Weaver , 28 , married , postman , Pres- teign , passed in Class C 3 , was granted six months ' exemption on promising to help the farmers in the district in his spare time . Alexander Barnes Bosley , 28 , single , manager , employed by the Presteign Gas Company , was months ' exemption . Applicant SHOBDON . ENTERTAINMENT . The 1st . William Edward Morris , 25 , married , Wag goner , Pipe Aston . - November 1st . ploy . - Adjourned for medical examination . Walter Deakin , 18 , single , in the same em- Thomas Francis , appealed for by Mes r . Mills , Presteign , refused , the employers not be- ing present to support their appeal . Herbert Gough , single , 41 , monumental mason , Leintwardine . - Refused . S. E. Owen , 18 , single , under waggoller , Aymestry Court .-- November 1st . J. E. Morgan , 18 , single , waggoner , Letton Court . - October 1st . Allen Lewis , 18 , single , Stormer journed for medical examination . Hall . - Ad- John James Morgan , shoemaker , and small- holder , 38 , married , Lingen . - Conditional exemp tion on his working 2 days a week other than on his own land , James Albert Price , 21 , single , waggoner Mr. W. Russell said they could call attention to the fact that two of the tenants were pro- ducing food , having milk walks . They were . producing food for the people of Pembridge . Mr. Bridges said he was grazing his with cattle this year . Mr. Breakwell said the allotments were pro- ducing food which was as important as vege - Schoolroom on Thursday evening last by the An excellent entertainment was given in the Boresford . - November 1st . tables . Charles Edwards , hotel proprietor and al- scholars attending the village school , assisted holder , 41 , married . - Conditional exemption on The Chairman asked if anyone was prepared by teachers and friends . The packed audience his working 3 days a week on and other than to undertake what was suggested . Mr. Evans said they should obtain the feel- showed their appreciation of the various items his own during the next three agaths . ing of the people . They had got no allot- first part of the programme was carried out by Farm . - Adjourned . by frequent and persistent applause . William Preece , single , waggoner , Oxford ments in Pembridge as they had in most items performed by the scholars , and which parishes . He thought they should get the showed very careful training by the teachers the case of James Price , Uphampton Cottage . The Military adviser applied for a review of views of the people first and possibly they and Mrs. J. C. Olyott . The younger children Shobdon , and the exemption was withdrawn . would get plenty of applications . Mr. Bridges said that his field was not character songs . The elder children showed were splendid in their dramatical rhymes and adapted for cultivation . The road to it was great confidence , especially in the sketch impassable for many months of the year and Britannia's Birthday , " in which girls repre- WIGMORE RURAL DISTRICT the bottom of the field was nothing but bog sented various parts of the Empire , dressed in and rushes . the national costume of the country they repre- COUNCIL . The Chairman said he would like to see gar - sented . Britannia was ably represented by den allotments . Maggie Francis - the eldest girl in the school . Council on Tuesday there were present : Mr At a meeting of the Wigmore Rural District The tableaux was loudly applauded , especially Lawton L. Moore ( in the chair ) , Messrs . G. II . Jack Cornwell , V.C. , " represented by George Mr. W. Russell said it would be better to get some land which was already broken up and was nearer the village . have one nearer the village . Mr. Bridges said they could give this up and Various circulars from the Local Government Lawry . It happened to be the anniversary of Green , J. Vaughan , T. J. Nott , J. Morgan . the Horn's Reef " scrap in which Jack Corn- PE . Pugh , W. T. Monnington , A. Thomas , well was the boy hero . The second part of B. Rogers , J. J. Fleming , W. T. Morris , James Watkins , H. T. Weyman ( Clerk ) , A. Dunning Mr. Evans said he thought they should have the programme was carried out by friends , sev The floral tributes were : " With love " from garden allotments . eral of whose songs were encored . ( Surveyor ) . The per- Mother , Sister and Nephew ; " In affectionate Mr. T. Russell suggested Manley Field , at formance concluded with the amusing sketch Board were read dealing with removal of memory " from Tom and Cousin Lizzie ; " In the top of Suckley Lane . The following gifts are gratefully acknowl- granted six loving memory " from Aunt Bessie and Cousin edged on " Wanted A Wife , " this causing roars of Mr. W. Russell proposed that they write and laughter at the man who advertised for a wife refuse , the feeding of horses , and certain inodi- Edward ; " With deep sympathy and in loving Cross Hospital : Sir Joseph Verdin , Bart . , and had been passed in Class C 1 , after pre- were being used for the production of food hearty vote of thanks was given to all who behalf of Sarnesfield Court Red stated that he was suffering from consumption say that at the present time the allotments and the various types of applicants . A very fications of old regulations . memory of an old friend and fellow worker The annual report of the Medical Officer of R.D.W .; " In loving memory " from Brims- Pyon , eggs ; Mrs. Edwards , Portway , eggs ; Garnstone Castle , eggs ; Mrs. Prescott , King's vious rejection . Ernest John Beddoes , 33 , single , master in the way of two milk walks and if they contributed - not least to those who took part Health was read , from which it appeared that combe Station Staff and Friends , " Deeply Weobley parish ( per Miss Symonds ) , eggs , printer , County Printing Works , Presteign , let the Council have another piece of land in proceeds will be given to purchase comforts this being per 1,000 equal to 16.28 , 1 lamented " ; " With deepest sympathy " from coffee , tea , rhubarb , cigarettes ; Miss Pearce , claimed exemption on the ground of impor- felt very strongly on the matter could they in the sketch , by the Rev. F. E. Tuke . The the number of births in the district was 61 . Chalford Station Staff and Friends ; " In Calver Hill , eggs ; ' Mrs. Manley , Weobley , tant business and the low category in which addition to the present allotments . These for the Shobdon boys who have joined up , and 12.88 . Deaths under 1 year 6. No deaths from which were illegitimate . Deaths 45 , per 1 , ( MM ) memory of an esteemed friend " from S. and rhubarb ; Canon Pyon parish ( per Miss Brier- he had been passed , this being C 2 , after pre- allotments had been very useful to the tenants . the sum of about £ 3 was realised for this pur- any of the principal zymotic diseases were re J. K. Saunders , " With deep sympathy " ; " With deep sympathy " from the Rev. and ley ) , eggs , butter , cakes ; Kinnersley parish viously being rejected as unfit for military In the past they had had too many farms pose . The programme was as follows : - Part I. - Recitation and song , " Our Flag , " corded . German measles had appeared in vari- ( per Mrs. Guest ) , eggs , butter , cakes , potatoes , service , and he also was given six months ex- joined to farms instead of individuals having ous parts of the district and rhubarb ; Mrs. Yorath , Bredwardine , butter . Infants ; songs , schools were closed on that account . Most of plot it would be a Scholars ; nursery rhymes , " Hearts of Oak , " " Tipperary , " Scholars ; Mr. Bridges seconded the resolution . A. Price ; the cases were of a mild type and were pro recitation , " Look Bravely On , " The Chairman : First of all will anyone D. Patrick ; sketch , Who Killed Cock Robin , solo , " Little Grey Home in the West , " Miss Gressing favourably . take it up and cultivate the land ? The Surveyor reported that the difficulty Mr. T. Russell said they had a lot of appli- Boys ; recitation , " Red Cross Nurses " ; song , with regard to the hauling of stone still ex- The Parish Council cations at one time . " Soldiers of the King . " Scholars ; recitation , isted . The matter was further left to Mr. T in connection with the G.F.S. took place in made application to the County Council for Pouri ; sketch , " Britannia's Birthday , " older Surveyor and an increase of 3d . per ton on " The Leak in the Dykel . " G. Lawry : Pot J. Nott and the Surveyor to deal with . was granted to the allotments and they refused to grant any . pathy " from Tom and Mabel Powis : " With Steers made up to £ 52 15S . , cows £ 53 155. , formed by the members of the G.F.S. , and a that under the Act the allctments must be Trail , " Mr. S. Lewis ; solo , " The Carnival , " to the stone - breakers . The Chairman said they must bear in mind girls ; tableaux . for labouring men . Mrs. King King ; " With sincere sympathy " from Mr. and Mrs. Whittall ; " In kind remem- , brance " from Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd ; " With ° • The cattle trade at Hereford Market on emption . Leave in all cases to be granted for further the land . If each had benefit to the country . Plot is application . It was stated that in each case deepest sympathy " from Mr. and Mrs. Phil Wednesday was exceptionally good . Messrs . the applicants had all been previously rejected . lips ( Leominster ) ; " With deepest sympathy " from Mr. and Mrs. Pearce and family ; " With bulls on offer . One from Mr. De F. Penne- Edwards , Russell and Baldwin had ten heavy deepest sympathy " from Mr. Jones and daughter ; " With deep sympathy " from Mr. father , Kinnersley , which made £ 78 55. , one and Mrs. B. Saunders ; " With all true sym- from Mr. G. A. Denny , Byford , £ 62 5s .; one from Mr. Williams , Kenchester , £ 63 155 . G.F.S. ENTERTAINMENT . the Parish Room . On Thursday last a successful entertainment The tea was well patron- ised and afterwards an entertainment was per- deepest sympathy " from all at Wood Farm ; Kitty Price ; " With deepest sympathy and kind remembrance " from Mr. and Mrs. G. Trade was very brisk . Cows with calves made Postans and family ; " With deepest sympathy " up to £ 54 5s . , barren cows £ 35 155. , two - year- from Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox ; " With sympathy " old steers £ 31 1os . , rearing calves £ 7 55. , from Mr. and Mrs. Young ; " With deep sym- 6d . wethers £ 6 15s . heifers £ 29 , heavy ewes £ 5 19s . , lambs 66s . pathy " from Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Perks . A memorial service was held , at Orletons 60 " With deepest sympathy " from Phil and cattle on offer , also 18 cows with calves . heifers £ 48 58. There were over 100 store number of friends also assisted , including Miss B. Jones , who sang several solos , and the Misses Hudson's charming recitations were a " Church on Sunday , the Rev. J. Sheppard In view of the shortage of sugar the question Munu conducted a most impressive service , of preserving fruit in suitable bottles is an im- which was largely attended by the local portant one . On another page will be found and a dance by the people . an announcement by the Ministry of Food titled " The Woman's Bit , " by Mary H. Deb- regard to the supply of bottles for this enham , on the subject of rations , was well re- purpose . It will be seen that these will only ceived and the programme concluded with a be sold in quantities of 100 dozen or over , the tableau of Britannia and her Allies welcoming cost working out at 4d . each , which is re- America . The proceeds realised nearly £ 10 . markably low under present conditions . The Miss A. Jones accompanied . system of fruit bottling is so simple and RED CROSS SALE . per effective that the only wonder is that it is Our readers will be interested to hear that Under normal MARKETS . 6s . to 78 . POULTRY AND PROVISIONS . Ludlow , Monday . - Fowls , couple ; chickens , 7s . 6d . ' to 9s . per couple ; not more generally adopted . Part II . - Solo , " There's a Some of the Long , Long A war bonus of £ 10 dhu stone and 2d . on local stone was granted Mr. T. Russell said , that might be so under Mrs : Olyott ; solo , " The Soldier's Vow , " Mr. Bridge House , Leintwardine , was registered as " On the application of James Parkes , The : a common lodging house . C. E. Lewis ; solo , " Give Me Your Love , " Miss D. Patrick ; solo , " The Floral Dance , " The new Food Control Orders were discussed Mr. S. Lewis ; solo , Miss Daley ; solo , Mr. C. " Alone on the Raft , " Mrs. and the Surveyor was appointed to report any E. Lewis ; solo , Olyott ; sketch , " Wanted - A Wife , " charac- contravention of the same to the Council . ters : Felix Fumbleton ( in want of a wife ) , bution of coal and the Surveyor recommended Circulars were also submitted re the distri Mr. S. A. Lewis ; Nathan Sligboot's ( man ser- OVERSEAS CLUB . This week a same . It was decided to A letter was read from the Clerk to the 9s . to 10s . per couple ; rabbits , 2s . to 2s . 8d . ual effort , but national necessity demands something over £ 350 , a result upon which the members to buy War Savings Certificates by fied to find that 5s . 6d . has been forwarded works . dressed chickens , 86. to 10s . per couple ; ducks , conditions the matter might be left to individ . the recent Red Cross Sale at Presteign realised main object of the Association was to enable cigarettes and other comforts . per couple ; geese , 9s . 10s . to 12s . each ; butter , 1s . 4d . to 1s . 6d . per There promoters are to be congratulated . small instalments . support it . The storm lasted normal conditions but he thought it would not feature of the performance and were much ap- apply to war legislation . He instanced the preciated . The G.F.S. candidates went through fact that tradesmen were cultivating allotments a spirited little " Hoop Drill , " and were wel- under the Leominster Council's Scheme . The resolution was carried . comed once again as Red Cross Nurses in their song and dance , and were accorded an encore for their " Good Night " song . The members WAR SAVING . also had two action songs " Spring Time " The Chairman said they had vant ) , Miss J. Thomas ; Lizzie Dimplechin ( maid that a shed or other building be secured at a meeting servant ) , Miss E. Davis ; Miss Lacetight , Miss Leintwardine for the storage of coal for use of Gleaners . " A play en- recently in reference to forming a Savings Association . War E. Patrick ; Dorothy Dingle , Mrs. Olyott ; the steam roller , where the same could be poorly attended , but Mr. Collet Mason , of Miss Daley . By permission of the publishers , adopt the suggestion and . that Messrs . T .. Unfortunately it was Sarah Moprug . Miss Daley ; Molly Malony , Kept under lock and key . Nieuport Hall , gave them an interesting ad- Messrs . Abel Haywood and Sons , Manchester . Nott and James Watkins make the necessary dress about it . They felt as they were so inspection and arrangements for acquiring the few that they should not appoint officers and he therefore brought it before the Parish collection has been made by Wigmore Parish Council complaining of the Council . If they thought well he would be the children on behalf of the Overseas Club , grazing by cattle of the filter beds , and poini- very glad to do all he could to help . The to supply our soldiers and sailors with tobacco , ing out the likelihood of damage which would . We are grati- be caused thereby to the masonry and outfall After discussion it was decided to 10s . each ; turkeys , collective action at the present time . He thought they should to the Hon . Secretary for that purpose , a write to Mr. Joel Smith , the tenant under that b . hen eggs , 6 to 7 for 1s .; duck eggs , 5 to in wartime it would be a disgrace if a glut this Council held on Wednesday evening last . seconded by Mr. T. Russell it was agreed to is every promise of a bumper fruit crop and sum slightly below that sent last year . On the proposition Council , calling his attention to the matter . Mr. J. H. Wale presided at a meeting of of Mr. 6 for 1s .; pigeons , ' 1s . to 1s . 2d . per couple . Goodwin , the Chairman remarking that a proper agree STORM . FRUIT AND VEGETABLES . resulted in the sight too common in the past , The Council discussed Mr. William Davies's form a Pembridge War Savings Association . ment should be entered into before a renewal of good fruit left rotting on the ground . It The effects of the thunderstorm of last of the yearly tenancy be made .. Ludlow , Monday . - Cabbages , 2s . per dozen ; will be noticed that consignments of bottles prohibition for Wales , when Mr. W. Davies Chairman , the Rev. H. C. Green - Price ; Vice- ing crops being extensive . notice of motion in regard to the adoption of The following officers were then appointed : week were very severe , the damage to the grow- cauliflower , 4s . to 6s . per dozen ; rhubarb , 3d . will not be sent to individuals , and the ques- moved that the matter stand over for the Chairman , General Sir Elliott Wood ; Secre- for over half an hour and the oldest inhabi- to 4d . per bundle ; young onions , 2d . per bundle ; tion of undertaking the distribution of a radishes , 2d . This was seconded by Mr. Preece , tary , Mr. D. James ; Treasurer , Mr. Burnett ; tants cannot remember such pieces of ice and leeks , 3d . per sufficient supply for the town and district Committee , Mrs. Davies , Mrs. Green Price , hailstones falling . Some of the ice was three- bundle ; apples , 4d . to 6d . per lb .; walnuts , would therefore appear to be worthy of the supported by Mr. Bird , and adopted .. A letter from Mr. Philip Davies , the Chair- Mrs. Charles ( Pembridge ) , Mrs. James ( Brox - quarters of an 8d . per lb. grapes , 1s . 6d . per lb .; carrots , early consideration of the Local Food Pro - man , resigning his office during the war owing wood ) , Miss Nellie Edwards ( Marston ) . inch in diameter , while the parsnips , turnips , 3d . per lb .; onions , 4d . per duction Committees . hailstones were as large as nuts . to the pressure of other duties , and it Wus Pugh , of Uphampton , had a ewe nd 2 lambs of the Board of Agriculture , the Forage Coin- In response to the request of the President resolved on the mction of Mr. S. Morris , sec- killed by lightning and several trees were alo mittee have recently added to their plant Ludlow As has been previously reported a census of onded by Mr. William Bird , that the resigna- Monday . There was no grain on live stock is now being taken and we under- tion be accepted and that notice be given for FOOD CONTROL CAMPAIGN threshing appliances , with the object of offer at this market and business was at a stand that the Board of Agriculture propose the election of a Chairman in his place at threshing at the same time that the straw is to use this as a basis for estimating the the next meeting . baled or chaffed as the case may be . In this changes in the country from monthly returns , As it has been suggested in a circular issued WIGMORE PETTY SESSIONS way the cost of labour will also be materially Worcester , Monday - Fair entry of fat to be made by a number of correspondents in Committee that a sprayer be provided for use by the National War Savings Committee that There is also very much less cattle , with a capital trade , bulls making up each county . an exhibition of prepared dishes , and if Each correspondent will be on hire in the district was adopted . Tuesday , before Mr. Lawton L. Moore , Mr. waste of straw as compared with the sal to £ 65 , bullocks £ 51 5s . , heifers £ 47 12s . 6d . , asked to make an accurate return of the num- sible , a cookery demonstration should be given T. J. Nott , Mr. James Vaughan , Mr. G. H. practice of stacking the straw at threshing cows £ 42 10s . Large entry of cows and calves , ber of cattle and an approximate estimate of in all villages , Miss Smeal , Domestic Subject Green and Mr. J. J. Fleming . time and baling it up another day . Further with excellent trade up to £ 49 5s .; in - calvers sheep and pigs in an area of about 5,000 acres . Teacher , Herefordshire Education Committee , more , an opportunity is frequently afforstud keen competition up to £ 33 . has been set free from her usual work to do . Good entry of The information is required to enable the ILLEGAL PIG REMOVAL . the farmer to sell his corn to the Forage De store cattle , with keen trade , bunches of strong authorities to watch very closely the changes work of this kind , with the kind assistance of Edward Edwards , Cophall Farm , Downton , partment at the same time as the straw . This two - year - old bullocks making £ 34 10s . , bar- which are taking place in the numbers of The death occurred in Weobley on Friday Miss Hudson , also a teacher in domestic cul was charged with removing store pigs from in itself is a boon , for obviously it saves the rens £ 33 , yearlings £ 24 5s . Wher Fat calves , fair various kinds of live stock in all parts of last of Mr. John James Tait , who has carried jects . the county of Shropshire into the county of farmer's marketing time and trouble . entry and good demand , from £ 4 12s . to £ 13 the country . The point which especially re- on business as a grocer and baker in the demonstrations are invited to communicate with orders . Any parishioners desirous of arranging for Herefordshire in contravention of the existing ever the machines have been at work the 7s . 6d .; rearing calves from 31s . to £ 6 2s . quires watching is how far it is safe to allow district for the past few years . farmers helped have been unstinting in their Large entry of fat sheep , with firm trade , our flocks and herds to be depleted , having was 67 years of age , was of a retiring disposi- will make the necessary arrangements . " Mr. Tait who Mr. Dowding , Corn Square , Leominster , who P.C. Tomkins proved the case . appreciation . The soldiers , as well as the shorn tegs making £ 6 12s . , ewes £ 6 3s . , lambs regard on the one hand to the probable ab- tion and took no part in public life . In Defendant alleged that he was not aware at women who assist them , are all specially Fair entry of fat pigs with good trade . sence of certain kinds of imported feeding leaves a widow and three sons , two of whom able , or possibly a large kitchen could be lent , shire . most villages probably a room would be avail- the time that he was removing into Hereford- trained for the work , and their officers . bacons making 13 7s . 6d . , sows 18 12s . 6d . , stuffs next winter , and on the other the main- are with the colours . The funeral took place in which a cookery demonstration could The officer stated that the Shropshire thoroughly qualified for the task of superin porks 108s . tenance of the milk supply . be boundary was distant about 1 miles . tendence , which is such as needs long ex on Monday at the Parish Church . given . Fined 2s . 6d . perience and expert knowledge . lb. standstill . 80s . per bundle ; CORN . CATTLE . $ present . The recommendation of the Food Production WEOBLEY . DEATH . He OPEN DAYS FOR VILLAGES . struck in the Park . Mr P. E. MACHINERY AID ΤΟ diminished . FARMERS . North Herefo and the V DEATH OF LIEUT W. HOME We regret to announce th Price , surveyor , Kington , rec on Monday last informing Herbert W. Homer , Austral died of wounds in a London day . The deceased officer , w of age , was a native of Kin second son . of Mr. and Mrs. formerly of Kington , who en tralia about seven years ago w Lieut . Homer joined the Aust the outbreak of war and saw Some months . Dardanelles . the Military Medal in France He was badly a commission . , western front about a month . away after being in hospital three weeks . The deepest sy extended to Mr. and Mrs. Hon as this is their second bereav the war , their third son , Harr killed at the Dardanelles with whilst the fourth sonu , Ernest present serving with the Au and was paying a visit to K leave a week or so ago . T George Homer , was a colour- old Herefordshire Volunteers and held the long service me MISSING HEREFO AVIATOR . The following letter has be Mrs. J. H. Lloyd , of Huntingt to her son Lieutenant E. A. missing on May 27th - R.F.C. , B.E.F .. France . Mrs. Lloyd - I am very sorry form you that your son , Lie Lloyd , did not return from 27th . However , later in the sa patrol saw what we believe to son's machine , intact , about 3 1 German lines , on the ground . fore , there is a strong probabi son managed to make a safe la prisoner of war in Germany . I est opinion of your son and h felt . not only by myself , but Please accept squadron . sympathy in your trouble , but know I am sure you must not Yours sincerely , R. G. Blo Commanding No. Squadron , Corps . " my ANOTHER PEME LOSS . Mrs. Hollings , of Moseley , 1 received news that her adop Albert Williams , of the Monmo of wounds received in action in . Hollings has received the follo Dear Mrs. Williams , -I am e to tell you that your son Albert , ously wounded on the 3rd . Maj wounds in hospital . Your son orderly since June , 1915 , and very deeply . We had been t many months and I appreciate his good qualities and his devot to his duty . He is deeply m Hany friends in this battalion more sincerely than myself . - Y W. Colwell Baddeley , Lieut . , Regt . Dear Mrs. Williams , I feel I express my sincere and tender with you in the great loss you by the death of your dear son had the pleasure of having tea w he was at Newport at my son's know he was my son's orderly own knowledge from talks with at home and from letters receiv I know how much he valued your and faithfulness , often rende that he was not called upon t placed him in danger , that he in son . I pray that in this time may be comforted in the knowl life of your boy has been given of our homeland and I believe God who I always love to thi Father . My son's wife joins wi letter to you . - With loving re sincerely , Edgar O. Baddeley , 59 Newport , Mon. PTE . T. WITHIN KIMBOLTON The death occurred on active month of Pte . Frederick . Withi fordshire Regt . He was the son Withington , of Kimbolton , and volunteering he was employed trict steam roller . He went to his regiment and was in acti Subsequently he was invalided t Egypt . Another son of Mrs. Pte . Tom Withington , of the reported as wounded and missi battle of Gaza on March 26th . MEMORIAL SERVIC A memorial service was held a Church on May 26th , for Pte . F. Herefordshire Regiment , and Banks , of the Australian Conting was a good congregation , the Vic C. L. Edwards , conducted the se a short address spoke in the high the deceased soldiers .. PRISONERS OF Mrs. Holland , of 29 , New Su ceived a postcard from her son Stanley Holland , Herefordshire stating that he is wounded and the hands of the Turks . reported as missing . Writing o postcard . he says : I expect you informed by this time that I am He a prisoner in the hands of the Tu need not worry in the least as t not serious and am getting very well in hospital ; much be expected . I hope Charlie is al did not see him on the day I w place . I am in Jerusalem at present ; it is Mrs. Hunt , of 75 , Bargates , ha that her husband , Pte . Harry H although wounded . He was pr ported missing . PTE . H. T. LEEK BIRMINGHAM . I'te . H. T. Leek , Royal Warwick is now in hospital in France suffe shrapnel wound on right side of ceived on May 9th . He has also in his toe , and one finger . We hear he is going on well . He wounded with shrapnel in the fa and was in hospital . He has bee since about the beginning of Marc is thirty - four years of age and is Mr. and Mrs. Leek , Field Cottage tern , Lyonshall , near Kington . and only brother , Pte . W. C. L Lincolnshire Regiment , was kille in France on November 27th , 1915 . MISSING IN FRAN We are sorry to hear that Mr Barons Cross , Leominster , aud Iron Cross , has received notice fro Office that his second son , Pte . W Gloucestershire Regt . , is missing MEMORIAL SERVIC WIGMORE . A memorial service was held in Church , Wigmore , on Sunday last of Pte . Harry Guntrip , son of M Guntrip , of the Brook Farm , Wi died from wounds at Salonica on M He joined the Manchester Regime b > |