The Kington Times - June 1917
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Kington Times 30th June 1917 - Page 3
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| Date | 30/06/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 30th June 1917 |
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SERIOUS SCARCITY OF HARVEST LABOUR . INCREASED PRODUCTION AND GUARAN TEED PRICES . POSITION OF RARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATION . A meeting of the Jumble Sale Committee followed by a meeting of the Leominster branch of the North Herefordshire Far- mers Union took place at the Royal Oak Hotel , Leominster , on Friday . Mr. F. J. Cole- batch presided and there were also present : Alderman H. F. Russell , Mr. E. T. Cave ( President ) , Mr. B. C. Ridgley ( Vice - Chairman ) , Messrs . W. Smith ( Leominster ) , W. J. Rees , J. Robes , F. J. Williams , J. M. Parry , J. K. Hyslop . J. Compton , J. Robinson , G. Powell ( Leyster . G. Phillips , - Hughes ( Park Farm ) . W. D. Edwards ( Brierley ) , J. Lewis , E. Hobby ( Little Hereford ) , C. Walters ( Dudales Hope . Frank Jones ( Brinshope ) , F. Cooke Canon Pyon ) , with the General Secretary ( Mr. J. P. Griffiths ) , and Mr. A. H Gibson , repre- senting Alderman H. Gosling , Treasurer of the Red Cross Sale , who was unable to be present through indisposition . RED CROSS SALE FINANCIAL STATEMENT . THE KINGTON TIMES . JUNE JUNE 30 , 1917 : The Secretary said he had received a good many complaints . He was afraid that those responsible for obtaining harvest labour scarcely knew what to do . He knew some farmers who made enquiries last Wednesday and Mr. Foster said they might get one man . Mr. Smith related meeting two soldiers who were travelling to take up farm work . Neither of them knew anything about it . The Chairman asked if Alderman Russell could enlighten them . Alderman Russell said they had been told all the time that labour was coming , but it was not forthcoming . He took no notice of these promises . With regard to Mr. Smith's refer- ence to soldiers , he hoped these men would be given a fair chance . It was astonishing what men who had had no experience could do . men who knew something about agricultural Mr. Rees said the Government should send work . There were these Austrian men . They were willing , but it was necessary for someone to be with them . was nece land in tangible security . For years it was left to the public opinion of England and they had been change his mind . no 3 let down . Now they were going to lose repre - The Chairman said that if there was Mr. Smith said he hoped Mr. Parry . Would North Herefordshire BADLY CULTIVATED FARMS sentation in many country districts . They had election before the war found the fallacy of being represented by men hope to have Mr. Parry's services . was over they might Now the difficelties WIGMORE . and the War . MAN'S LEOMINSTER GALLANTRY . HEREFORDSHIRE TENANTS GIVEN NOTICE TO LEAVE . At a meeting of the South Herefordshire Far mers ' Union , Mr. W. Langforn , a member of the County War Agricultural Executive Com- mittee , said the farms which were first in- spected by the War Agricultural Committee were those which were adversely reported upon would be greater . He felt that now that the from industrial centres . public of England had had this tremendous ex- ger of being starved out now perience of the shortage of food and the dan- was the time branch should pass a resolution asking the Old Hall , Dolan , to Mr. James John Stead , for the Farmers ' Union to strike . Every Evans , second daughter of Mr. John Evans , of The marriage of Miss Gwendoline Margaret HOW THE MILITARY MEDAL WAS WON . by the parish representatives in various parts to plough up this land and grow corn . Government to give them some encouragement third son of Mrs. Ann Stead , New Barn Farm , Wigmore , was solemnised in the Parish Church , on June 20th . The Rev. F. O. was attended by the The bride , who was given ATTENDING THE WOUNDED UNDER SHELL FIRE . of the county as being badly cultivated , and they would be the first to be taken in hand : " EXCELLENT AND GALLANT WORK . " The Committee had had two farms before Harry William Gough , K.S.L.I. , has been tee have given instructions for the two tenants We have pleasure in announcing that Pte . bad condition of cultivation that the Commit- them which , it was alleged , were in such a awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in to have notice . the field . Pte . Gough is the son of Pte . W. cribed notice , and in such cases a It was not the usual pres-- H : Gough , R.A.M.C. , of 22 , Ryelands Road , months ' notice would not be operative , the and the news only became known when he new term of notice being under the Defence He warned other farmers , twelve If they were granted what they asked it would Thomas officiated . Mr. Smith agreed with Mr. Parry's remarks . Dolan , CLly be placing them in the position of the away by her father , that the corn was raised then at less expense . the bride . Mr. G. Stead , brother of the bride- late 60's and 70's . The difference would be Misses Rosalie and Phyllis Evans , sisters of if Herefordshire was compelled to plough up a reception was held at the bride's home . Mr. W. D. Edwards said he wanted to know groom , acted as best man . After the ceremony 55,000 acres . Nr . Parry said he could not answer that . Amongst the presents received were the follow - arrived in Leominster the other day wearing of the Realm Act . They did not yet know how they stood . Here : Mr. and Mrs. J. Evans ( mother of bride ) , modestly kept silence as to his exploits and from famine they had got to plough up addi- fordshire was asked to find 55,000 acres and the ribbon of the medal , Pte . Gough having and said they must realise that to be secure pected to find that acreage . The returns were the War Agricultural Committee would be ex- Mr. and Miss Moore , Old Hall , rug , damask the reward . He had hoped to meet his father tional land . Herefordshire must put 50,000 but was disappointed , Pte . W. H. Gough go - acres under the plough . tablecloth , half dozen towels . ing to France at the same time that he re- turned . ing- cheque . Mr. Smith said that better than plough up pasture they should have labour to put the present arable Half the county was not cultivated at present . proper cultivation . Mr. Rees said he could do with one good all in , but had not been tabulated and they did Mrs. Stead ( mother of bridegroom ) , Queen Shropshire Light Infantry at the first call to man . others . a special Alderman Russell If you want man you won't get him . Mr. Rees : I would sooner be without the Mr. Parry said they did not know what the position would be when this land came to be Because they could not get Mr. Gibson presented the Treasurer's state - ploughed up . ment of receipts . From the collectors ' books labour now it did not necessarily say that 1329 14. 3d . was received , other receipts with- labour would not be forthcoming later on . out books £ 7 10s . 9d . , competition for guessing They must look at it reasonably . The war the weight of the Mayor £ 54 18s , 3d . , white might be won on the cornfields , or , it might be pig competition ( per Mr. W. Bounds ) £ 9 11s . , lost , but certainly it would be won or lost on sheep weight competition £ 9 6s . 6d . , substrip tions 104 0s : Gd . , from auctioneers as per their statement £ 887 8s . 2d . , gross receipts £ 1,102 9s . 5d . , less expenses forwarded by sec- retary . printing , stationery , postages , etc. , 12 16. 11d . , leaving a net balance of £ 1,389 12. 6d . Alderman Russell said that £ 10 10. given by Captain Heygate should be included . It was paid direct the Agricultural Relief of Allies Fund . Then there was the Flag Day , which was sent direct . " The total should be imade as large as possible ; it was very poor compared with Ross which realised nearly 23:00 . He thought the Farmers ' Union were going to pay the expenses . The General Secretary explained that the funds of the Union were the property of all the branches and could only be allocated by the Executive Committee . The question of dividing the amount raised was discussed and the Secretary quoting from the minute book said it was agreed to devote one half to the Red Cross , one quarter to the Agricultural Relief Fund , and one quarter to the local hospitals . The Chairman said the amounts would be as follows : Red Cross £ 694 16s . 3d . , Agricultural 317 8s . 1d . now there was no the Western front . They had to press in every way to get men , but because the farms could not get men reason why they should not be able to get them in three or four months time . As far as the fighting was concerned the next two months would see some terrible work . They had to look at the plied ; both the Army and cultivation must be thing all round . Both parts had to be sup- their efforts or damp down enthusiasm about kept going . He did not want them to relax ploughing up land . If they were able to judge it seemed that they would be extremely short of food next year . They must keep their pecker up and although it might look impos- sible , their men had faced many impossibilities and had got over them , and agriculturists must get over them . Alderman Russell said they must certainly hope to get men . It was most unfortunate that their was no agreement Board of Agriculture and the War Office . He between the had lost , faith in Government departments . They told them lots of things which never came off . They blundered at the beginning and were blundering now ; he hoped we should blunder through all right . Referring to Mr. Rees's remarks he said it did not take a man long to learn to pitch and unload hay A not know what land would be available . certain number of farmers had expressed them- selves willing to plough up a certain acreage . How far that would go he did not know . There was an enormous amount of land that consulted was obviously unsuitable . Farmers would be in every way , and their opinions the districts where corn thrived and did well would be carefully weighed . It would be in that the land would have to be ploughed up . no labour they will send the tractors . Mr. W. Edwards I suppose if a man has crops . Mr. Parry Yes , labour will be found . Mr. Ridgley said the job would be to find labour to cultivate the land and to raise the Mr. Parry said they all hoped that the war would be over in 12 months . that they pass He proposed a resolution supporting the action taken by the Executive on the question of the minimum price of corn . - Mr. Smith seconded and it was carried . GOVERNMENT WOOL BUYING . wool on Thursday . The Government promised Mr. Clave said he saw the list of prices of them an increase of 50 per cent . and now he saw the top price was 1s . 9 ! d . body would get 50 per cent . The Secretary said as a matter of fact no- above pre - war June - July , 1914 . prices if they sold at a reasonable price in several of the leading breeders told them what At Kington the other day July , 1914. A 50 per cent . increase would be they got for their wool . One man got 15d . in 22 d . , but all he could get under the schedule was 201d . Anne tea service . Misses Rosalie and Phyllis Evans ( sisters of Miss Hilda Evans ( sister of bride ) , tumblers . bride ) , bedroom set . Pte . John M. Evans ( brother of bride ) , teapot . Mr. and Mrs Heighway ( sister and brother - in- Mr. and Mrs. Stead , Government , Wigmore , law of bridegroom ) , silver cake basket . Mr. and Mrs. Mason , Wigmore , biscuit barrel . cheque . Mr. and Mrs. Stead . Mochidre , biscuit barrel . Mr. and Mrs. J. Stead , New Barn Farm , Wig- more , silver eggery . Mr. James Wright , Wigmore , dinner cruet . Mr. Carwardine , Leominster , marmalade jar . Mrs. M. Jones , Limebrook , jam dish on silver stand . Miss A. Jones , Limebrook , silver jam spoon . Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Morgan , Wigmore , after- boon tea cloth . Master Jack Heighway , sugar sifter . Mr. Crompton , Swinton , cheque . Pte . Harry Gough joined the King's arms , the date of his enlistment being August He went to France in the follow- 10th , 1914 . ANTED , WANTED . ing May . He has since seen a great deal of Wkeeper , or assist in grocery , fruit or two in fighting in SITUATION by Lady Book- the principal engagements and has been wounded three times . line . the Battalion and as his orderly when in the He has been butcher . - Apply , BARNETT , 22 , Cross Street , engaged as servant to the Medical Officer of Tenbury , Worcestershire . stay at the aid post for the purpose of looking after the doctor , preparing his meals and so forth . From this it will be seen that it was no part of Pte . Gough's duty to go into the firing line . On certain occasions , however , a shortage of stretcher - bearers has arisen and BRITTEN'S LIBRARY , Tenbury . family , good HELP for In case of an action it is his duty to WANTED , Farm , home . - Apply , " M , " WANTED old ARTIFICIAL TRETH , any then Ite . Gough has volunteered for this work which in an action it is generally agreed is one of the most dangerous . To use Pte . Gough's own words he " could not bear to see his chums bowled over while he was in a cushy ' place . " He was recommended for an honour some time Mr. and Mrs. Kirby , Leintwardine , tea service despatches on April 9th for gallantry in action . ago and was mentioned in Subsequently on May 3rd he was wounded for failed to disclose the circumstances under the third time a fact which we announced shortly afterwards . Pte . Gough , however , which he was wounded and the fact that he and set of jugs . Mrs. Thomas , Tan House , pair of sheets . Mr. J. Thomas , Tan House , cheque . Miss Mary Thomas , Tan House , and Miss Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Evans , Manse , dinner Evans , Ivy Cottage , 1 dozen tea spoons . cruet . Mr. Lewis , Wernhir , cheque . Mr. and Mrs. Morgan , Pistill , cheque . Mrs. Lewis , Wernhir , damask table clotli . Mrs. L. Jones , Fronwen , two pairs bath towels . Mrs. Hutchings . Ash Field , Horsey , cheque . Mr. and Miss Jones , Fronwen , glass jug and tumblers . Mr. Bowen , cheque . Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Evans , Ridgebourne Post Office , pair fancy salt cellars in case . Mr. and Mrs. Morgan , Tynewm , half dozen tea knives . Relief of Allies £ 347 8s . 2d .. local hospitals Girls were learning to pitch well , so there was had consented . This was one of the most im- Miss Elsie Morgan , Tynewm , pair of ornaments .. Alderman Russell said there , was already a balance on deposit at the bank for the Agri- cultural Relief of Allies , and he suggested that the new amount should be dealt with in a similar manner . There was some conversation as to the divi- Son of the amount due to local hospitals . Mr. Smith proposed that 300 be sent to the County Red Cross Fund , subject to an assur- ance being received that all local V.A.D. hos- pitals are being assisted equally , and that the balance of 17 8s . 1d . be sent to the Leomin- ster Cottage Hospital . Alderman Russell seconded and it was car- ried . A member of the Committes asked if it was right that the money for the Allies should be kept seeing that the north of France was be- ing liberated and the farmers had no houses and no stock . Alderman Russell asked what was to become of Belgium , Poland and Serbia . They did not want the money to be thrown away . LEOMINSTER BRANCH MEETING . A meeting of the Leominster branch of the Farmers Union followed . Mr. Gibson presented the report of the fore- going meeting of the Jumble Sale Committee . Mr. Cave said he wished to propose a vote of thanks to those who had assisted . They had to thank the subscribers and the donors of stock . The sale realised a good sum . It was rather better than he expected to see as the time of year was an awkward one . The sub - cripcions were smaller than before . Then they had to thank the auctioneers for all they had done once more on behalf of the Red Cross . These gentlemen had taken a most kindly interest in the sale and had done no great difficulty . If they asked his opinion who had done the most work in the war he thought the women had done more than the men ( Hear , hear ) . People did not like to say SO because they looked upon them as the weaker sex . He said that women had come out wonderfully . Certainly if he had a farm he would be pleased to have the help of women . Mr. Lawson Walker had had a woman worker for 12 months who was most satisfactory . Whatever labour they could get they should utilise it . Supposing they were paying a bit more , farmers would not be hay- ing a bad time . storm on Sunday . Mr. Cave : You did not get the thunder- Alderman Russell said the labour question was difficult ; if the War Office could spare men they would let them have them . He was sorry to see by the " Daily Mail " that they were going to cease fighting till next year . So far as the Executive Committee were con- cerned they were anxious to do all they could They had undertaken to for the farmers . They wanted Mrs. Jones , Tynewm , half dozen tea spoons With re- and sugar tongs . Miss Frances Morgan , hem - stitched pillow cases . It would be diffi- Mrs. Thomas , Wernhir , half dozen prongs . Mr. and Mrs. Watson , Lodge , cake dish .. Miss Edwards , Farm , cheque . cushion cover , afternoon tea cloth . Mrs. Lloyd and Miss Davies , Billage , cheque . Mr. and Mrs. Bufton , Lane , cheque . PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATION . The Chairman said that at the Executive able candidates but he was sorry that neither Committee two names were mentioned as suit- portant subjects before them . gard to the alteration in seats , it was a very some practical men in Parliament . bad thing for agriculture . cult for a man to fight a constituency like North Herefordshire . them to mention his name , but it was impos- Mr. Parry said it was exceedingly kind of sible in these strenuous days for anyone un- less he had somebody to take over the business , to entertain anything of the kind . sell perhaps had not so many ties in the way Mr. Rus of business , except public duties , but he did he appreciated very much indeed what they had not know how he felt . Speaking for himself said and done , but he must say finally that as he was , concerned . it would be quite out of the question so far He did not fail to ap- preciate the importance of Parliamentary repre- sentation . He thought it was of the utmost importance and unless they got practical far- election it would be a grave misfortune for Mrs. Edwards , Craig , bordered table cloth . mers in the House of Commons at the next tliem . The whole question of agriculture Mr. and Mrs. J. Edwards , Craig , cushion cover . Every point Miss A. Edwards , Craig , pillow cases . spread . Mr. and Mrs. Charles Evans , Cefnprisgan , bed Mr. and Mrs. David Morgan , Rwy Cottage , Missse Maggie and Fannie Evans , duchesse set . Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas , Dolan Farm , bed spread . damask table cloth . Mr. and Mrs. J. Evans , Station Terrace , pair hem - stitched pillow cases . Mr. and Mrs. W. Watkins , Nantywellan , cheque . Mr. and Mrs. Edwards , Treforgan , glass butter dish and cover . find machinery and labour for this work and would come up for discussion . if they did not the farmer would be released in the national economy bore upon agriculture Mr. and Mrs. Law , Cwmcore , glass cake dishes . from a responsibility and liability . They sent a resolution up strong enough to make the somewhere . They would be represented almost Mrs. Davies , Coxhead , double glass jam dish . he said that before there was any ploughing National Farmers ' Union would have all their Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas . Castle Road , New Rad- entirely from the industrial centres . The fis- Miss Wilding , Michals Hall , silver tongs . Some time ago cal arrangements would be altered and the Mr. and Mrs. Bufton , Trefol , table cloth . Government understand that . would be re- nor , table cloth . HEREFORD HOP GROWERS AND THE RESTRICTIONS . MR . PEARCE ELLIS EXPLAINS THE ORDER . up of land there was a shortage of labour . work cut out to devise means of meeting the He suggested that 2,000 men quired . He was laughed at and 500 was talked difficulties which must beset agriculture . At Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas , Bargoed , table about . Later the whole Committee agreed to public . They had been taught that the coun- Mr. T. Morgan , St. Armon's , pair candlesticks . the moment . they had the sympathy of the cloth . ask for 2,000 men . would like to express an The General Secretary asked if the Branch was neither safe from invasion or starva- tion . opinion as to the They did not know what the future amount of labour required , for the hay and was going to bring forth in the way of ar- corn harvest . maments , but there was no doubt that any for harvesters and not one man was obtained . line goodness knew where we should be . There- Mr. Parry said there were 700 applications power could menace their food supply . If the Germans were not tied to their small coast Mr. Hyslop said the most important thing of the whole concern was the weather ( Hear in lay the guarantee that farmers would get a hear ) . deal . He had seen 18 acres of hay carried in Machinery was going to help a great sympathetic hearing . He had always felt that the only remedy was some kind of bonus . sys- two days with a boy on a rake , a young man tem to induce farmers to store their corn . He Neighbours could help one another a on a loader and a waggoner with two horses . thought they would come to that . Corn in a stack would keep sweeter and better than in deal . They had done what they could in that settled in the House of Commons and unless any granary . Whatever happened it would he way at Ivington . If it had not been for the the National Farmers ' Union was well repre- assistance of neighbours a certain field of oats sented the farmers would go short as they had would never have been put in . Again , their hay might be ready while their neighbours men were those who were organising and lead- always done . Personally he felt that the right was not . It was astonishing what they could was going to arise it was no use breaking up ent time . If any of these men came forward it would be their duty to support them . would stand a contes . Mr. W. Edwards asked how the Union funds everything free of cost . The arrangements for the sale were made in the most admirable manner and their very best thanks were due to Mr. T. H. Edwards , Mr. Frank Russell , Mr. W. S. Russell and the members of the staff . They had also to thank Mr. Gosling and their friend Alderman Russell , who had taken the greatest interest in both sales . It would not have been anything like the success it was if it had not been for his energy and generosity . Mr. Gosling had also taken a great interest and they were sorry that owing to ill - health he was inable to be present . In his absence they collected a little money at his expense . coming ; he was very generous on the day of the sale . Then there was Sir Frederick Caw- land . ley who sent a bull which made a considerable great They were much mdebted to Mr. Wright for do to help each other . If a shortage of labouring the National Farmers ' Union at the pres sum . Their thanks were due to . Mr. Dudley be some Bright , Mr. Bounds and Mr. Harvey for or- ganising competitions . an- The Chairman seconded and said that other gentleman who helped them very consid- erably was Mr. Duncan . The resolution was carried . It wanted very serious consideration . before land was broken up because it would They would be sowing grub to feed the go time before they got the benefit . so to speak . Milk was one of the chief things that would be wanted and to break up pasture which would produce that was a big mistake . The war would be won , it was bound to be , and it was not so far away . He thought the balance of the Jumble Sale account , in accor- They were beginning to get a grip of things . next six months would see vast improvements . dance with the decision of the Committee . If they had blundered in the past they would ORGANISATION OF THE BRANCH . Dealing with the organisation of the Branch Russell had told the Secretary said he had hoped to have a them that they would not be compelled to very glowing report for that meeting . Up to plough up land unless they found the labour . that morning he had felt discouraged although That was all they wanted . Mr. Gibson was authorised to divide the blunder on to victory . The Chairman said Mr. Mr. Union would find part of the money . The Chairman said the National Farmers ' Mr. Frank Cooke said the farmers would find the money . An important meeting of Herefordshire Hop- Growers was held at the City Arms Hotel , Pearce Ellis , Board of Agriculture Commis- Hereford , on Wednesday , to hear an address sioner for Herefordshire and Gloucestershire . on the Hop Restriction Order by Mr. W. Before Mr. Ellis addressed the gathering a working of the Order by Mr. F. G. Shew and number of questions were put to him on the others . These dealt chiefly with the follow- ing points : Will the Order be enforced in who do not comply with it ? its entirety ? What will happen to growers What is meant taken with regard to by half - average ? What procedure is to be licenses ? Several both in Herefotrdshire and Worcestershire , growers complained that in certain districts , Mr. Hobby asked which way the agricul- hop - growers were exceeding their acreage . tural labourer would vote . Mr. Pearce Ellis , in reply , claimed that the If they did not hop - growers had had an inkling of what was to stand for the Farmers Union alone . They the Order was issued too late . ge his vote they would stand no chance . The Chairman said they did not want a man likely to happen as early as February last , wanted a man to stand for agriculture as a would be enforced in its entirety , and the so that they could not altogether claim that The Order whole landlord , tenant , and men . If one names of certain men who had not carried went down the others went to . it out were now before the Board , who would issue a final warning to them before taking drastic steps against them . meant exactly what it said - half the number , of acres . With regard to licenses , none would be issued unless under exceptional circum- stances . have a landowner who knew nothing about it . Mr. Cave said that in the end they would They had had a good many in the past and he made it a rule not to get discouraged in Mr. Cave said they would find labour to it looked as though they would get them now . connection with the Farmers ' Union work . plough up the land , but how was it to be Unless they combined they would get another p to a few hours ago the only return he had cultivated afterwards . was from the Chairman . Mr. Parry : Surely we may hope before the where for a practical agriculturist as in North set back . There was not such a chance any- Mr. Colebatch was harvest of 1918 to have some men . doing excellently in Kingsland . He had en- rolled practically all the farmers and had been Herefordshire . It was all very fine to get a George Edwards asked if anything man from some other part of the country to round the smaller men as well . If all the dele- could be done to induce the men on the land gates had done as much in their parishes he to work longer and do more by giving extra represent them . Conditions were vastly differ- They must know what ent . They wanted a local man who knew some- would be able to report a membership of 300 money for overtime . r4 ) . As it was he could do nothing of the their sons and brothers were doing in the thing of the county . There was nothing in the kind . He would not be discouraged , because trenches . There was not the interest taken by division but agriculture and if they could they could do it if they tried . Since he came men in securing the crops that there into the town that day he had met two or should be . He thought by making some ar- three . Mr. Bright , of Ivington , with the as- rangement with these men to pay them double sistance of Mr. Hyslop , had done very well . for extra time they might be induced to put Mr. Apperley , Luston , and Mr. Pugh , Shob in more work . Mr. W. D. Edwards : Have you tried the don , had enrolled a number of men . All this Went to show what could be done if they only experiment ? tried . If they let things slip the position in Mr. G. Edwards : Yes , I have let out my North Herefordshire would be ridiculous , for work by task work and have had double done . they were the centre . Kington , Wyeside and Mr. W. D. Edwards said that if they put Bromyard were doing well . When he became the waggoner on to piece work cultivation Secretary of the Branch he had every hope would suffer . the of repeating the success they had been able Mr. G. Edwards said he was referring to the to command in other districts . He did not work at this time of year when they could not Want to grumble ; he would try and hustle do much with horses . He had been through them in a friendly way and hoped that the the farming ring as much as any of them and subscriptions would be got in . They had got 340 delegates . If each delegate would re- turn an average of 5 members they would see what it would mean . There was a real need for the Union . There was the question of the rearrangement of Parliamentary constituencies . In future he ( the Secretary ) would be in the he knew what men would do by task work . Mr. Rees The man who will not work as well by the day is not honest . Mr. G. Edwards : It is not giving the men a chance . PRODUCTION OF CORN . North Herefordshire division and they were PERMANENT MINIMUM PRICES WANTED . also taking in Dore . They lacked one thing and that was energy and enthusiasm in enroll- Referring to the guaranteed minimum ques- members . They had talent there and in- tion Mr. Parry said that in te I 2s . 6d . d , given . d . lately bout the heifer in some 1s . 40 . ot many g . Veal a . good a great question in the work , but they had got out of like that affecting the whole of England there the habit of spade work . The man who en- should be uniform action . The National Far- od 10 of his neighbours as members of the mers ' Union had taken action and he thought Farmers ' Union was doing greater service than they should support them . There was no he could do in any other way . doubt that the present guarantee was insuffi- The Chairman said he hoped all delegates cient . It was no use saying that corn would would make efforts to get members . They all be dear for years . There would be no risk if knew how agriculture had been trod upon . If the Government would alter the figures . If they wanted to oppose the Government in any a good agitation was got up it would be suc- way they would not be heard unless they were cessful . trong He had done what he could and had The Secretary said the National Farmers ' malholders . He had very little trouble . Union had asked that corn growing should be He hoped they would all do their best . If made as profitable as grass land by perman- they did not get members they were lost . Mr. Smith said he was sorry to hear Mr.ent guarantee of 50s . for wheat and 34s . for oats . Griffiths's remarks . They were taking a nap . Mr. Parry said they were looking forward He only hoped they would not nap too long to a permanent rise in wages and all other ex- for there was a lot to do for agriculture when penses . These would not be less after the war He hoped Mr. Griffiths's marks would not have been made in vain . and farmers were justified in agitating If it was made profitable the the war was over . some security . for that the Leominster farmer would produce corn . When they came to consider the experiences of farmers during HARVEST LABOUR . 25 years they could not be surprised that they g up to ices ; be- er thau en , and He asked them to see . t . Im- Branch was alive once more . ing 255 . higher values . The Chairman said that perhaps some mem- were slow to rush into speculation . They had Hundreds had been . bers of the War Agricultural Committee could been through the mill . lighten them on the subject of harvest ruined and now they could not expect farmers to launch out largely unless they had got some labour . not get agricultural representation there were few other counties that were entitled to it . The Secretary said that the alterations wou'd tural constituency . The City was thrown into improve North Herefordshire as an agricul- the South , while the North had Dore Union and all the parishes this side of Hereford . It was the best prospect for a farmers ' candidate that the whole country provided . Half - acreage In reply to further questions , Mr. Ellis said condition , for cash.-E. MORGAN , Jew- eller , Drapers Lane , Leominster . D SKIRT HANDS ; also IMPROVERS , good wages . - Apply , GREENLANDS , LTD . , Drapers , Hereford . RESSMAKING . - Wanted , BODICE and K ITCHENMAID . - Wanted , strong , GIRL ; as singlehanded Kitchenmaid in large Apply , GREENLANDS , LTD . , Drapers , Hereford . business house , good wages , live in or out . Y shop or office , good references . - Apply , YOUNG LADY seeks re - engagement in " B.B.A , c / o News Office , Leominster . WANTED , strong BOY , left school , make himself generally useful , good home . Apply , WM . FARR , Corn Merchant , Ewyas Harold , Pontrilas . had been recommended for gallantry on that occasion , and as stated above his friends and relatives knew nothing of the honour until he recommendation which was as follows : came home on leave last week . The reason for the award is best described in the Colonel's WANTED , a GIRL , as Help in farmhouse , This Medical Officer's Orderly voluntarily did the work of stretcher - bearer as live with family . - Apply , " P.W , " c / o News Office , Leominster . casualties a serious shortage of stretcher - Gwidow preferred , without family , ENERAL HOUSEKEEPER Wanted , 40 bearers occurred . In spite of being wounded widower , one son , colliers , comfortable home . he went out in the broad daylight beyond PERKS , 22 , Rhodfa Terrace , Troedyrhiw , our front line trenches and brought in Glamorganshire . several wounded men of other regiments under a very heavy German barrage and WANTED , a willing BOY , about 14 , to He also carried mes- machine gun fire . sages up to the trenches and worked consis- live in . - Apply , Mrs. GOUGH , Bedford House , make himself useful on a small farm , tently throughout the day , dressing the Dilwyn . wounded under shell fire . This man has always done most excellent and gallant work DAY GIRL , Wanted , at once.Apply , Mrs. at the front for a period extending over two years . We understand that the Corporal who was D.C.M. for gallantry on that and previous with Pte . Gough at the same time received the Pte.Gough will be heartily con- occasions . he has so well earned and his many friends gratulated in Leominster upon the distinction will watch his future career with interest . Pte . F. TIPPINS , Herefo hire Regiment , killed in Egypt on May 12th . He was 22 years of age . and was the son of the late Mr. Jonathan Tippins , an old soldier with Indian ser- vice , and of Mrs. Amos , Staunton - on - Wye . He was a native of Pembridge . A HERO'S GRAVE . We reproduce an official protograph of the grave of Pte . G. H. Godsall , K.S.L.I. , who fell in action in France in January of this year . He was the son of Mrs. R. Godsall , 98 , South Street , who received the above photograph from the Directoir of Graves Registration . no foreign hops would be allowed to come in . He intimated there was a possibility of the THE WAR OFFICE AND THE Government taking over the crop . EARDISLAND . THE NEW VICAR . The Bishop of Hereford has instituted the Rev. Percival Alfred Hugh Birley , M.A. , to the Vicarage of Eardisland , on the tion of the Vicar of Birmingham . PRINTING ! You will get GOOD WORK AND LOW PRICES AT STEVENSON'S 33 , High Street , Kington . Billheads , Statements , Memorandums and all kinds of Commercial Printing in well - arranged and up - to - date style . Ledgers , Day Books , Cash Books , Letter Books and all Office Stationery in great variety . Note the Address , 33 , HIGH STREET , KINGTON . LAND . REPLY TO A NORTH HEREFORD RESOLUTION . In our last issue we published a resolution passed by the North Hereford Constitutional ster . JEFFERY , Alderman's Meadow , Leomin- Blue Boar , Leominster . WANTED , a respectable GIRL , General WANTED , a Secondhand CHURN , in good or useful Help . - Apply , Mrs. LEWIS , order , 4-16lbs . butter . Apply , " A. G , ' c / o News Office , Leominster . W ANTED , BOY for farm work , one used to milking preferred . - Apply , W. A. BRIGHT , Scatterbrain , Leominster . WANTED , at once , MANGOLD HOERS . minster . -Apply , R. M. DENT , Corn Hill , Leo- WANTED , a respectable young LADY , as ASSISTANT to Grocery and Provision trade , previous experience not essential . - Ap- ply , MANAGERESS , International Stores , Leo- minster . WANTED , respectable PERSON , as GENERAL , two in family , very com- fortable home . - Apply , REID , c / o News Office , Leominster . 7ANTED , a 5 - Ton TRACTOR , or STEAM WANTED TWO PORTABLES , from 10 to 20 h.p. , give maker's particulars and lowest price , to G. ADAMS , Woolhampton , Berks . FOR SALE . LADDERS , WHEELBARRO FENCING POSTS ready for delivery . - C . NORGROVE , Saw Mills , Leo- minster . G LOOD THATCHING STRAW for Sale.- Apply , J. M. P. CAVE , Monkland . NIDER for Sale , about 4 or 5 Hogsheads , Cestoffer.Apply , TUCK , Swanstone Court , Dilwyn . OR Sale , Secondhand Narrow - wheel FARVEST and good condition also MOWING MACHINE , good condition . Apply , PROSSER , Heath , Stoke Prior , Leomin- ster . Fo OR Sale , LADY'S CYCLE , first - class coll- dition , cheap for cash . - Apply , " T.D , " c / o News Office , Leominster . UANTITY of GREENHOUSE GLASS for Sale . - Apply , 87 , ETNAM STREET , Leo- minster . OR Sale , Two Secondhand MOWERS , Fond Dowell Whitakers ; also McCormick HAY LOADER ( only been used one day ) .- Apply , LLEWELLIN , Implement Agent , Dilwyn . CH NHICKENS for Sale , White Wyandottes and Pmouth Rocks . - Apply , Mrs. DALLEY , Etnam Street , Leominster . NOR Sale , 8 to 10 Hogsheads of Old , Sharp FCIDER , in purchaser's casks . - Apply , H , " c / o News Office , Leominster . OR Sale , well - bred HEREFORD STOCK F BULL , three years old . " Apply , DAVIES , Bank , Shobdon . FOR Sale , One - horse MOWER , nearly new , by Wood . - Apply , WILLIAMS , Luntley , Pembridge . Association in regard the labour supply FOR SALE , BELGIAN HARES OF DUTCH on the land , in the following terms : RABBITS , cheap . - Apply , GRIFFITHS , " That this meeting , representative of the 53A , South Street , Leominster . presenta - views with increasing alarm the further de- North Hereford Constitutional Association , pletion of skilled farm labour in this Division by taking men for the army , and wishes to urge on the Government the necessity of pre- venting any further diminution of the skilled labour engaged in Agriculture . " Mr. L. C. Hands , Secretary of the Associa- tion , has since received the following letter from Captain H. FitzHerbert Wright , M.P. , and ture : Derby . enclosed reply from Mr. R .. E. Prothero , President of the Board of Agricul- Yeldersley Hall , June 23rd , 1917 . Dear Mr. Hands , -Enclosed is the reply from the President of the Board of Agriculture my note calling his attention to the Resolution passed by the North Herefordshire be found to be satisfactory to Constitutional Association , which I hope will Yours sincerely , TO LET . NO Let , COTTAGE and Large GARDEN , at The Close , Kington . Tantly situated , at Ameley , ontaining be Let or Sold , SMALL VILLA , pleas- 5 rooms , also garden . - Apply , DAVIS , Pop- lands , Leominster . NO be Let or Sold , HOUSE , SHOP and PREMISES , 45 , High Street , Leominster , sion 2nd November , or earlier by arrangement . now occupied by Eastmans , Limited ; posses- Apply , MARSTON & SONS , Solicitors , Ludlow . ΠΟ To Let , a large pleasant BED - SITTING ROOM ; also BOARD RESIDENCE , for one or two . - Apply , " L , " c / o News Office , Leominster . T MOTOR HOUSE , suitable for wood NO Let , with immediate possession , good etc. , at top of Bargates . - Apply , " N.S , " c / o News Office , Leominster . ΠΟ Let , SITTING ROOM and BEDROOM , home comforts . - Apply , " Q. A , " c / o H. FITZHERBERT WRIGHT . Board of Agriculture and Fisheries , 4 , Whitehall Place , S.W.1 . 21st June , 1917 . Dear Sir , Mr. Prothero asks me to say , in reply to your letter , undated , in which you enclose a letter passed by the North Here- News Office , Leominster . fordshire Constitutional Association , that an arrangement has now been made by which the War Office has agreed not to take any more men off the farms in England and Scotland without the consent of the Agricultural Executive Committees of the respective counties . A Press Notice to this effect ap- peared in the morning papers on Saturday last . I think you may like to have , for conveni- ence of reference , a copy of the resolution which accompanied your letter . Yours faithfully , R. E. PROTHERO . Captain H. F. Wright , M.P. MISCELLANEOUS . GREY HAIR restored to its original colour by using HARRISON'S Hair RESTORER Colour It is not a dye , but acts naturally , is quite harmless Price 1/6 . Postage 3d . Hair Reading . G. W. Harrison , M.P.S. , < Specialist , Agent for Leominster : J. W. ROWE , 35 , High Street . |