The Kington Times - June 1917
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Kington Times 2nd June 1917 - Page 2
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| Date | 02/06/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 2nd 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 It's you give them something to play with . ' 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 . MESSRS . T. R. Johnson AND THE KINGTON TIMES , JUNE 2 , 1917 . LIGHTING - UP TIME . LAMPS ON VEHICLES . Sunday , June 3rd Saturday , June 2nd 9.36 RESTRICTED LIGHTING . 11.6 9-37 11.7 Monday , June 4th 9.38 11.8 Tuesday , June 5th 9.39 11.9 Wednesday , June 6th 9.40 9.40 9.41 11.10 II.10 11.11 D. F. Osborne Thursday , June 7th 11 , St. Owen St. , HEREFORD , Strathview , MALVERN . ATTENDANCE AT Church St. , Kington , Every TUESDAY . S - B Friday , June 8th The Kington Times . SATURDAY , JUNE 2nd , 1917 . KINGTON NOTES . Monumental Work in all its branches . Satisfaction Guaranteed . Graves Bricked Coffins Made AND D the Shortest notice Jay & Storr - Barber , Builders , Undertakers , & c . , TOP OF BARGATES , LEOMINSTER . Dealers in all kinds of Grates , Ranges , Mantelpieces , KINGTON Baths & Lavatories . Fixing a Speciality . Sanitary Work carried out on the most improved system . Defective Drains Tested ard Pelaid NATIONAL EGG COLLECTION . KINGTON POLICE COURT . Thursday , before Mr. C .. J. P. Gwyer ( Chairman ) , General Sir Elliott Wood , K.C.B. , Major General W. S. Hore , Messrs . E. Bird , John Edwards and David Rogers . DOGS . One hundred and thirty - two eggs were re- ceived at the Depot on Tuesday and 12 were bought , making a total of 144. 72 were sent farmer , was summoned for allowing his dog fo Alfred Meredith , of Chickward , Kington , to the Central Depot and 72 to the Kington be at large at night . Red Cross Hospital . The eggs came from : Mrs. Davies ( Mount Pleasant , Lyonshall ) 7 , May 15th he found defendant's dog straying in P.C. Morris stated that on the night of Mrs. Davies ( Hergest ) 1 , Mr. G. Davies 4 , per Oxford Terrace , Kington . and caught it and Mrs. Hicks 20 , Kington Girls ' School 3 , King - tóok it to the Police Station . ton Infants ' School 1 , Miss T. Morgan 2 , Defendant pleaded guilty and stated that Mrs. Price ( Rushock ) 3 , Mrs. Price ( The he shut it in the barn as usual , but someone Cross ) 2 , Miss Price ( Blaen Peak ) 2 , Mrs. Ted- had opened the door and let it out . stone 3 , per Mrs. Cornish Watkins ( Staunton- Fined 2s . 6d . on - Arrow ) 24 , per Mrs. Walker 55 . Cash donations came from Mrs. , Chambers LARCENY . ( per Mrs. Walker ) is . , Mrs. Wall 3d . , Miss ball , general dealer , was charged with stealing Alfred Burgoyne , of Holnesmarsh , Lyons- Rachel West 4d . , per Mrs. Cornish Watkins 4d . 1 All Departments PRESTEIGN Well Stocked with New Goods FOR Whitsuntide . 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 . RED CROSS SALE . A BIG EFFORT . town . He would like to propose a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman of the Com mittee ( Mr. Mitchell Evans ) , to the Committee . the Canvassers , and to those people who hadi in kind , as well as to the auctioneers , Mr. so generously subscribed either in money or W. 6. SIORK - BARRER received at Kington Red Cross Hospital during per Mrs. Walker 200 , Mrs. Williams ( Hunting- in company with P.C. Preece when Burgoyne district made a big effort on Thursday after- Barker and Mr. Philip Davies , for so kindly Sculptor . Studio & Works : Etnam Street ; also Top of Bargates . FOR BEST Established by J. Jay , 1840 . Satisfaction Guaranteed . The weather , Mr. and A. M. 5 digger shares , 5 flay pans . 3 plough points , During the month we have been able to send and 3 gate clips , the value of 30s . , the prop- away 857 , eggs , 552 going to the Central erty of Thomas J. Bounds Thomas J. Bounds stated that he was a son Depot and 305 to the Kington Red Cross Hos- pital . The eggs came from Mrs. Adams ( The of John Bounds , lately of Lowe Farm , Pem- bridge . His father had a sale of his effects Kennels ) 7 , Anonymous 3 , Mrs. Bach 4 , Mrs. Cooke 4 , Mrs. Cowdell 10 , Mrs. Drew 6 , Mrs. bought some old iron , a reaper and 3 poles . there on March 5th last , when Burgoyne Davies ( Mount Pleasant , Lyonshall ) 7 ,, Mrs. Witness had 3 plough points , 5 digger shares Davies ( Hergest ) 4 , Mrs. G. Davies 20 , per 5 flay pans and 3 gate clips , of the value of Mrs. Hicks 71 , Miss L. Hamlett 1 , Miss M. 30s . , which he saw on April 18th in the fold Hamlett 2 , Mrs. Jones ( Penrhos ) 8 , Mrs. Jones by the stable wall . He missed them on the ( Huntingdon ) 1 , Mrs. James 2 , Miss V. Jones 19th of April and gave information to the 2 , Kington Girl's School 62 , Kington Infants ' police . On April 20th he found the missing School 42 , per Mrs. Morgan ( Huntingdon ) 2 , articles amongst a heap of old iron belonging Mrs. Lewis 4 , Bobbie Martyr 1 , per Mrs. Milne to defendant at Titley Station . Burgoyne was ( Titley ) 60 , Mrs. Meredith ( Spond ) 6 , Miss F. in the Station Yard when witness went there . Meredith 18 , Miss Manworthy 6 , Miss J. Mor- He asked defendant what he wanted with his gan 9 , Mrs. Owens ( Hergest ) 9 , Mrs. Pritchard things and defendant replied that he thought ( Yewtree Cottage , Lyonshall ) 7 , Mrs. Price complainant had put them in the fold for ( Rushock ) 15 , Mrs. Price ( The Cross ) 9 , Mrs. him to take . Witness replied " No such Preece ( The Cottage ) 6 , Miss Price ( Blaen thing . " " On May 19th he again went to Titley Peak ) 10 , Miss Pemberton 2 , Miss Probert Station with P.C. Preece and recovered most The ( Newchurch ) 10 , Mrs. Tedstone ( Heywood of the missing articles from the heap . The following gifts have been very gratefully Common ) 15 , per Mrs. Cornish Watkins 113 , same evening he saw defendant at Lyonshall The farmers and others in the Presteign the past week : Mrs. Hore , vegetables , rhu- don ) 3 , Mrs. Chandler ( Rosehill , Lyonshall ) 4 , tried to make out that witness had partly sold barb ; Mrs. Gwyer , bottled fruit , vegetables , Mrs. Humphries 2 , Mrs. Stenshall 6 . Mrs. the iron to him . This witneess denied , as he Funds , when they organised a very successful were also due to the indefatigable Hon . Secre noon of last week in aid of the Red Cross giving their services in selling . Their thanks rhubarb ; Mrs. Greenly , butter , vegetables , Hicks collected 71 eggs from : Mrs. Hicks , had never tried to sell any to him . flowers , 2 papers ( daily ) ; Mrs. Collet Mason , Mrs. Davies ( Mowley ) , Mrs. Pritchard ( Dern ) , sale of stock , produce , and miscellaneous taries , Messrs . J. Mackintosh Cross - examined by defendant , witness deni.d vegetables , flowers , rhubarb , 2 night - shirts Mrs. Lewis ( Dern ) , ' Mrs. Moore ( Hunton ) ; that there had been any deal over the iron articles , the proceeds of which were devoted to Thomas , who had worked so hard to mane the Red Cross Association . ( Working Party ) ; Miss E. Davies ( Lyonshall ) , Mrs. Stephens , Miss Morgan ( Darrow ) , Miss and that the deal was now disputed . which had seemed threatening , fortunately the effort a success ( applause ) . rhubarb ; B.W.N.T.A. , 53 eggs ; Mr. Parr , vege- Morgan ( Yewtree ) , Miss Edwards ( Marston ) , Arthur Morris , of Lowe Farm , farmer's son , Mr. MONUMENTAL WORK . tables , donation ; Mr. Wells , eggs ; Mr. Cham- Miss Bowen ( Broad Ford , Titley ) . cleared up and there was a large influx or Green Price then opened the sale by Mrs. stated that on April 19th Burgoyne came to bers , illustrated papers ; Mr. Turner , bread and Milne collected 60 eggs in Titley from : Mrs. the Lowe and asked him who the iron under monthly auction and to patronise the Red Hill , of Greenfield , and beautifully made by " offering a bouquet of flowers , which had people into the town , both to attend the been kindly given by the Hon . Mrs. Clerg milk ( daily ) ; Sir E. Wood , illustrated papers ; Griffiths ( Mowley ) , Mrs. Lloyd ( Green Lane ) , the stable wall belonged to . Witness replied Cross Sale . Mr. Banks ( Ridgebourne ) , vegetables ) . Mrs. Bufton ( The Glat ) , Mrs. Edwards , Miss " To Thomas Bounds . " Burgoyne had a cart The arrangements were in the hands of a There was a spirited bidding for this and the Woodhouse , gardener at . Greenfield , Evans ( The School House ) , Mrs. Price ( Bal- with him containing the old iron he bought capable Committee , of which Mr. R. F. M. The following gifts are gratefully acknowl- ance ) , Mrs. Hewall ( Eywood ) , Miss Meredith at the Lowe sale . He also put the iron that Evans made a capital , Chairman , and he was " lot " was eventually sold for £ 11 12s . amid PEMBRIDGE . edged on behalf of Sarnesfield Court Red ( Titley ) . Mrs. Cornish Watkins collected 113 was in the fold into the cart . It consisted of cheers . well backed up by the energetic Hon . Secre- Cross Hospital : Miss M. Derham Marshall , eggs from Staunton - on - Arrow . She must have 3 plough points . 5 digger shares , 5 flay pans The sale then proceeded . There were many PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH vegetables ; Mr. J. Griffiths ( Weobley ) , 2 lbs . been working very hard for this number is far and 3 gate clips , now produced . and A. M. Thomas ( Barclays Bank ) . In addi- The anniversary gatherings in connection of butter ; Almeley Parish ( per Miss Evans ) , in advance of the average monthly total . Mrs. Cross - examined by defendant : Defendant did with Pembridge Primitive Methodist Church eggs ; Staunton - on - Wye Parish ( per Mrs. Walker collected 200. This also beats all not tell witness that he had bought the things tion , the work of canvassing the district forest bidder must be given to Mr. F. W. Barue , subscriptions in money and in kind was per- sale amounted to £ 85 . of Craven Arms , whose purchases during the took place on Sunday and Monday last . When defendant came The Stead ) , 7 lbs . of jam , 7 lbs . of marmalade , previous records . The eggs were from : Miss off Bounds . preacher afternoon and evening on Sunday onions , vegetables , 60 eggs , rhubarb , books , Bromage , Mr. Blackburne , Mrs. Griffiths ( Oat- first load he saw him and Bounds together and formed by a devoted band of ladies and gentle - made were sensational . men , who did their work with such success bullocks , the property of Mr. Philip Davies , was Mr. James Dockett , of Leominster , whose vegetables ; Miss Brierley ( Canon Pyon ) , 87 croft ) , Mrs. Gittoes ( Oaklands Villa ) ; Mrs. defendant ' then picked up a plough point , but that there was a big selection of stock , produce , of Harpton Farm , realised the record figure services were much appreciated . There were eggs ; Miss Symonds ( Weobley ) , rhubarb ; Mrs. Evans ( Dunfield ) , Mrs. Price ( Burches ) , Miss Bounds said it was not for sale and it was furniture , and other articles for disposal , of £ 56 10s . each , the buyer being Mr. Fred large congregations and the services were re- Yorath ( Bredwardine ) , 24 eggs ; Mrs. Collett Price ( Lilwall Farm ) , Mrs. Duggan ( Lilwall new stuff . which took the auctioneers garded as being very successful . Owing to Preece stated that he made enquiries time to dispose of . P.C. Mason , vegetables ; Sir Geoffrey Cornewall , Green ) , Mrs. Lilwall ( The Woods ) , Mrs. Cham- There were other attrac- Barnes , of Craven Arms . " A. tiddling lamb , prevailing conditions and lack of helpers the Bart . ( Moccas Court ) , salmon , potatoes , rhu bers ( The Beeches ) cash , Mrs. Deacon ( Clare- and saw Burgoyne at Lyonshall on March 25th . tions during the day , including a Baby Show , kindly given by Master Edwards , of Kinsham , customary public tea this being the idea of Mrs. F. L. Green , which was sold over and over again and was eventu- abandoned this year , but the public meeting and Bridge Sollars Parish ( per Mrs. Ramage ( Woodlands ) , Mrs. Philips ( Newton ) , Mrs. missing articles at the sale and that they were but the public ayeting barb , 1 lb. butter , I dozen eggs ; Bishopstone mont ) , Miss Jones ( The Tavern ) , Mrs. Duggan when he told witness that lie had bought the was an item which " caught on , " and the ally knocked down for £ 2 10s . A considerable took place as usual in the evening . sum was realised by the sale of flowers in the ver and Mrs. Like ) , 100 eggs , 2 cakes , i loaf of Albert Turner ( Victoria Road ) , Mrs. Jack in the orchard . Cole , J.P. , of Leominster , presided over Cross - examined by defendant : Defendant did takings at which considerably augmented the streets by a number of young ladies . This was bread , vegetables , 4 chickens , 3 lbs . butter . funds of the day , weight judgings competitions admirably organised by the Hon . Mrs. Cle large company and an address was given by . Mr. W. Lloyd cash , Mr. Padmore , Mrs. Tur- not tell him that he had taken the missing for beast and sheep , competitions for butter Hill , aided by the following young ladies as the Circuit Minister , the Rev. H. S. Millward . articles from the fold . and eggs , the produce exhibited being given flower sellers : Miss Rachael Hudson , Miss Duff In the course of the evening solos were effec In reply to the charge defendant pleaded to the Red Cross , draws for sleep and pigs , Gordon , Miss Owen ( New Radnor ) , Miss Smith tively and pleasingly rendered by Mrs. J. L. in April last he went to the Lowe to fetch boxing match between two local men , which not guilty , and in giving evidence stated that and the day's proceedings concluded with a Watkins . ( County School ) , Miss Davies ( Harpton ) , etc. some old stuff bought at the sale . put a suitable climax to a A prize of 10s . was offered for the prettiest Thomas Bounds and made a bargain with him very happy and busy day . baby under two years old , and there was a The total amount raised cannot old iron of his which was in for some fold . He did not take much notice what the yet be accurately stated , but it is quite certain keen was the competition that a further prize splendid " entry in this department . So articles were , but there were digger shares and wards the praiseworthy object for which the . and Mrs. Lionel Green , of the Whittern , m that considerably over £ 300 has been raised to- of 10s . was given by the Hon . F. Clegg Hill gate clips . He agreed to pay 2s . 6d . a cwt . effort was organised . for the cast iron , and witness was to take it addition to the first prize , which was given The day's proceedings commenced in the by Mrs. F. L. Green , Presteign . whether complainant was there or not , and he The first Auction Yard with the sale of stock which prize went to Mrs. Herbert Powell , of Dilwyn ; removed it on the 19th of April . When he had been collected there for disposal by the the second to Mrs. W. A. Davies , Presteign ; saw complainant at Titley Station he offered to acutioneers . Mr. R. Barker , of Messrs . Morris , and the reserve to Mrs. Herbert Powell . return it as it was a disputed deal , and Bounds Marshall and Poole , kindly gave his services babies were judged by the Hon . F. Clegg Hill , aid " All right . " as hon . auctioneer here , and Mr. Philip Davies who had in the course of the judging to call After retiring the Chairman said the Bench cultural produce and other articles in the Defendant would be had decided to convict . ACCIDENTS . A series of accidents occurred in Pembridge during the week . On Saturday Mr. Haynes's horse , when on a round near Hardwick , took fright and started kicking . The shafts of the cart were smashed , but fortunately the animal was got under control and no personal injury resulted . the shafts • • Turner ( New Barn ) , Mrs. Morris ( Newton ) , ner , Miss Price ( Woodville ) , Miss Ware Chapel Anniversary services will be held at Kingswood ) , Mrs. Mounslow , Mrs. Lund cash . the Primitive Methodist Church , Shirlheath , Cash donations amounted to 12s . 6d . , per Mrs. on Sunday , at 2.30 and 6 p.m. , the preacher Walker : Miss Bodenham Is . , Mrs. Chambers being the Rev. H. S. Millward . On the Is . , Mr. W. Lloyd 1s . , Mrs. Lund 18. Miss following Thursday , June 7th , the Chapel G. Wall 6d . , A Friend 8d . Anniversary tea will take place at 4-30 p.m. , Watkins 2s . 4d . Mrs. Wall 1s . 3d . , Miss tickets being is . each . Collections and pro- Pemberton 5d . , Mrs. Jesson 4d . , Miss R. West ceeds are for the Trust Fund . Per Mrs. Cornish 4d . , Mrs. Wheeldon 6d . , Mrs. Sturrock rod . LYONSHALL . FLOWER SERVICE . On Whit Sunday , May 27th , 1917 , at the for the He saw the taries , Messrs . J. Mackintosh ( Lloyds Bank , large buyers , but the credit , of being the higli- a considerable Some of the prices For instance , four The At Hereford Market on Wednesday Messrs . On Monday Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams Edwards , Russell and Baldwin offered 14 bulls , pony and trap including several yearlings . were in West Street with a when the animal became restive . As a result old bull , weighing 22 cwt . , realised £ 78 and A three - years- the trap tilted backwards and another £ 73 58. Yearling bulls made up to Neither of the occupants were £ 47 , fat steers making up to £ 53 10S . , cows Primitive Methodist Chapel , Lyonshall , a had given the case full consideration and they ( auctiooneer , Presteign ) , kindly sold the agri- in Mrs. Lionel Green to his assistance , so keen snapped off . injured . up to £ 43 10s . , heifers up to £ 44 5s . An accident with more serious results oc- yearling steer from Captain Hinckes realised parish , entitled " Pretty Preachers , or the fined £ 5 or one month's imprisonment with Assembly Rooms later in the day , his efforts £ 48 5s : was about to take some passengers in a trap lambs on offer , but somewhat smaller supply Mr. A. Hamer , of Lyonshall . Nurse Pritchard the fine . There was a large supply of fat Voice of the Flowers . " The chairman was hard labour . He was allowed a month to pay being continued till after 10 p.m. , and much tracted many entries . and while loading up the horse took fright . of fat sheep . Trade easier . curred on the following day . Mrs. Poulton Mrs. Poulton was thrown out on to the cause- 18s . A flower service was given by the children of the Fat , wethers way by the Swan Hotel and was rendered un - making up to 62s . , fat lambs up to 61s . , fat In its plunges the calves up to £ 13 15s . , rearing calves up to £ 5 conscious by concussion . horse broke the shafts and galloped away and was eventually stopped on the way to the Station . Mrs. C. Williams was also thrown out and sustained cuts on her arm . conducted the children and Miss Ellis , of Titley , presided at the organ , also Miss Morris SARNESFIELD COURT RED who helped to make the service a success . Although the weather was so wet , the chapel was full and the children looked beautiful in CROSS HOSPITAL . APPEAL BY MRS . FRANK RUSSELL . Mrs. Frank Russell is again appealing for a were the merits of the first two babies . The judging of the weight of a sheep at- spirited bidding took place . The exact weight was In the absence of Sir Powlett Milbank , Bart . , and J. Meredith , Porth , New Radnor , both 118 lbs . , and Messrs . J. Thomas , Home Farm , the Lord Lieutenant , the sale was opened by guessed the weight at 118 lbs . , the prize be- Mr. Whitmore Green Price , who apologised for ing divided between them . Sir Powlett's absence , saying that the reason was that Sir Powlett's son , Captain Milbank , unexpectedly came home from the front for a few days ' leave and had to return at the the correct weight , 11 cwt . 28 lbs . The second He therefore felt that Sir prize went to Mr. P. E. Pugh , of Uphampton . end of the week . The live weight of a bull was the subject of a splendid test and the prize for this was won by Mr. F. Poulton , of Kingsland , who guessed Messrs . Edwis , Russell and Baldwin will their white dresses all holding a basket of In the conduct an attractive sale of property at the flowers containing some of the special flowers The hymns they sang collection of waste paper , magazines , card- Powlett's many friends amongst them would Shobdon , who was only two pounds , short of meantime Mrs. Poulton was removed to a Royal Oak Hotel , Leominster , on Friday , they each represented . neighbouring house and afterwards to her June 8th . The lots include the old timbered were all in harmony with the words of the board , newspapers , etc. , in aid of the above his son , whilst the latter was home on leave not begrudge him spending a few days with the correct weight .. home , being attended by Dr. Gornall . We are villa residence , Upper House , Orleton , con- glad to hear she is now much better . cottage with blacksmith's shop , Orleton , PEMBRIDGE LOSSES . Several losses to Pembridge parish have occurred recently and this week in another column we record the deaths in action of Pte . William Thomas in France and Pte . Frederick Tippins in Palestine . MARKETS . CATTLE more numerous , £ 45 , and one with calf up to £ 53 . Rearing down 10s . per head . Pigs dearer , six - weeks old stores changing hands at 32s . 6d . BIRTH . and a piece of freehold pasture land contain ing 3 acres , I rood , I pole , on the road lead- ing from Kingsland to Eyton . The sale will commence at 3 p.m. KINGTON BOARD OF QUARDIANS . The Master ( Mr. Griffiths ) reported that year 1 . and tobacco to the sick . week . The Guardians agreed to this . It was also decided that from and after this addresses said by the children . The little voices blended together very sweetly . The children . look so nice . The Children ; The Best Rose , Miss A. Bur- hospital comforts fund , which is maintained They told us so plainly The The boxing match was between Mr. G. Lav Midlands , and Mr. Arthur Roberts , a local Some interesting " " science " was wit- man . This concluded very arduous and success- EMPIRE DAY ... DILWYN . He Empire Day , May 24th , was celebrated by the children of Dilwyn School . The children Union Jack having been hoisted patriotic were had brought Commander 1 . At the conclusion he asked the children if The children Prizes for the best 2 lbs . of fresh butter ( Hear , hean ) . He was very glad to see such and the best two dozen eggs , the exhibitors to Mrs. Russell will be very a large gathering there that day , because it give their exhibits to be sold for the benefit taining I acre , 2 roods , 16 poles , a 4 - roomed Queen of Flowers was Miss Lucy Jones ( Pen- by voluntary effort . Lorne House , Kingsland , with 8 acres of land , rhos ) and she delivered her address very nicely grateful if all who contributed to her last made him realise that the praiseworthy ob- of the fund , were given by Mr. Philip Davies . and her solo , " In Praise of Flowers , " was the month of June , or leave it in bundles and one in which they took the deepest interest Bethell , of Meeting House . Norton . collection will again save her their paper for ject which had brought them together was and the prize for butter was won by Mrs .. " very sweetly sung . The chapel was beauti- fully decorated . A silver collection was taken sacks , with weight attached , at the offices of and to which they extended their fullest sym- judges were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wale , of Silia .. up by the children which amounted to £ 2 5s . Square , Leominster , during the last week in the good work it was doing must appeal * for- . Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin , Corn pathy ( applause ) . Surely the Red Cross and Presteign . 6d . , a record one for a number of years . At June . The rumour cibly to every man and woman in this coun - Morgan , of Ivy Chimney Farm , Kington , and Sacks are returnable . The draw for a pig was won by Mr. Cliff the conclusion Mr. Hamer thanked the chil- dren and Miss Pritchard for the excellent that Sarnesfield Hospital is to be shortly try ( applause ) . It was said nothing excited that for a sheep by Dr. Thelwall , of The Vin- service which he was sure everyone enjoyed . closed is entirely without foundation ; on the sympathy more than suffering , which he be- Great credit was due to Miss Pritchard for the contrary there is a prospect of the hospital lieved was very true , and especially when the ery , Presteign , who kindly returned the sheep way she conducted and had trained the being expanded for 45 patients , so pleased suffering was borne and borne so cheerfully to be sold for the benefit of the funds . Miss Pritchard expressed her grati- are the military authorities with the splendid by our own kith and kin who had been fight- ender , a noted light weight boxer from the tude to the many friends who had sent work done by Matron Stevenson and her staffing for us , for our homes , our King , and our Hereford , Wednesday . - Not so many cattle , flowers and especially to the mothers of the of voluntary workers who look after the care country ( applause ) . At a meeting of the Kington Board of children for their help in making the children and comfort of the men and turn them out as by their splendid heroism and valour that nessed , Lavender being a little too good for but a larger number of sheep as compared with last week's supply , and trade in the Guardians held on Tuesday last there were She was sure they had gone to fit as possible . Expansion needs more money British pluck had lost none of its traditional the local man . latter fell off . A Hereford bull , weighing 22 present : Mr. D. Rogers ( Chairman ) , Mr. E for comforts for the men who for a while meaning ( cheers ) . Of course they would all Bird ( Vice Chairman ) , Miss Pearson , Messrs . a great deal of trouble and she thanked them find rest amid the beautiful surroundings of realise that the tremendous heavy fighting ful day's proceedings . cwt . , realised £ 78 . Fat animals met a keen demand , best making fully 1s . 3d . , cow beef . H Greenly , Edward Thomas , John Jones , very much for letting them come . The follow- Sarnesfield from the strain and stress of war which had taken place meant terribly heavy A. P. Owens , W. Davies , J. Hamar , J. W. ing was the programme : 1s . to 1s . 1d . per lb. Milking cows , although fare . Contributions of all kinds will be grate- casualties , and when these splendid men came Staphens , J. A. Beebee , T. Whittall , T. W Opening chorus , " Sing to God , " The Chil- were dearer , making up to Sankey , T. J. Meredith and B. Philpin ( Clerke , dren ; flowers , Miss V. Jarman ; floral device , fully received by Mrs. Frank Russell during back , as they often did , maimed and mutil- ated , surely the thought uppermost in our calves and veal sold readily . Sheep trade " God is Love , " nine children , G. Brickley , D. the last week June . the last meeting of the Board the number at Clarke , V. Jarman , H. Addis , E. Pritchard , C. In giving publicity to Mrs. Frank Russell's minds was " Could we do enough for them ? " inmates was 36 , admitted during the fortnight Addis , V. Jones , A. Jarman ; queen's address , appeal we would express the hope that the How could we hope to alleviate their suffering , 3 , discharged , now in the House 39 , corres- Miss Lucy Jones ; solos and chorus , " The response from Leominster and district will be heal their wounds , and help them to be a very liberal one . We hear that an R.A.M.C. nursed back to health and strength ? ponding period last year 45 , decrease 9 ; yag- Beauty of Flowers , " Misses I. Lewis , N. Dey | Colonel who visited Sarnesfield recently was thought they could each one give their answer were marshalled in the playground and the rants admitted 29 , corresponding period last kes , F. Simmonds , and Master G. Brickley ; so gratified with the way the patients were that day by responding most generously to Births , Marriages and Deaths . Har 30 , decrease Mrs. Gwyer visited the primroses , Buttercups and Daisies , " The looked after by the Matron that Swed , of before them ( applause ) . They had not to go congs were sung . Among those present we D. Clarke ; he wrote Children ; violets , Miss D. Brown ; roses , Miss the splendid work that the Red Cross Hos - Jones , and Mrs. B. Patrick . Mellor ( Vicar ) , Miss Child , Mrs. Duncan A letter was read from the Hereford Union E. Pritchard ; roses and conversion , Miss F. Staunton - on - Wye , congratulating him and the very far , continued Mr. Green Price , to see They had only to go as stating that in consequence of the increased Simmonds ; chorus , " Roses , Lovely Roses , Matron on the successful work they are acpitals were doing . complishing . In commending the Institution far as Corton , where for nearly three years a DEYKES . On May 20th , at Gilbert Farm , cost of commodities they are compelled to in- J. Windebank addressed the children in crease the cost for maintenance of children at goyne ; The Lily , No. 1 , Miss N. Dykes ; that Sarnesfield differs from other hospitals and day out and had given of their best to to the Leominster public we would point out band of devoted women had worked day in stirring terms on the subject of Empire Day Eyton , the wife of W. H. Deykes of a daughter . Eardisley Homes from 10s . 6d . to 11s . Gd . a chorus , " God's Lovely Flowers , " The Chil in the neighbourhood in that it is far removed attend the sick and wounded ( applause ) . All they would like him to give as in former DEATH . dren ; Lily No. 2 , Miss G. Davies ; chorus , Welcome Flowers , " The Children ; Perfume from any centre , and therefore does not get honour to Miss Evelyn and her devoted staff , years five shillings for the purchase of sweets . FAULKNER . At Broad Green , Orleton , ou May or for him to double that sum as a contrib No. 1 , Miss I. Lewis ; Perfume No. 2 , Miss F. as much voluntary help as others in the county but after all that was just what he should 28th , 1917 , Edward James Faulkner , late week the foster parents who have boardel out Wood ; Pausy , Miss E. Hill ; solo and chorus , which are situated in populous districts . expect from the daughter of his old friend . tion to the Overseas Club . Stationmaster at Brimscombe ; aged 50 years . children belonging to this Union be paid 5s . " In Praise of Flowers , " Miss L. Jones and one of the most kind hearted men he ( Mr. voted unanimously in favour of the soldiers weekly for children over 5 , and 4s . weekly Everlasting Flowers , Miss C. M. Pritchard Green Price ) ever knew the late Squire of having the comforts . The Vicar also gave 10 . for those under that age . Kinsham ( applause ) . It was perfectly appro- to the Fund for which the children collect , Gratitude , Master G. Brickley ; chorus " In Summer Days , " The Children . priate , added the speaker , that they should that it is hoped to send 35s . to the Overseas hold their Red Cross Sale that day , because Club for comforts for the troops . The pro- it was Empire Day , a day , which in his opin - ceedings concluded with the salute of the A successful concert was held in the Gore ion , was never made enough of in this coun- Flag during the singing of the National An- Congregational Chapel on Whit Monday even - try ( applause ) . In the Colonies , in Canada , them and three cheers for the King . ing . The Rev. D. J. Morgan presided . The and Australia , in India , it was a great day , following items were greatly appreciated : - a day of public rejoicing and was observed as Quartette , Kington Party ; song , Miss Baugh , a general holiday , and he ( the speaker ) would The children of Dilwyn Schools have already of Dudley , presided at both services , which Court , a prominent builder and contractor , of Mrs. Walker and Miss Baugh , Kington recita- country , for if the war had done nothing else ing the cropping of a garden at Stonehou . The death has taken place of Mr. George Kington ; song , Mr. James , Kington ;; duet , like to see it kept more in that way in this cultivated two gardens and are now undertak were well attended . Collections were taken for Llanwarne , Ross , at the age of 69 years . Sunday School funds . A vote of thanks to all " The Beautiful Home , " Mrs. Walker , it had linked up the Colonics to the mother Haven . who had taken part in both was a prominent Herefordshire Freemason , Kington ; duet , Mr. James and Miss Baugh ; country with stronger ties and bonds of the fences in order and has been to a great posed by Mr. J. Hobby , junior , vices was pro- and held the degree of P.P.A.G.D.C. , and the recitation , " Grumble Corner . Miss P. Buf- affection than had ever existed before ( ap - deal of trouble in the matter . for presiding . The pieces were rendered very bert Mason since 1895 , and the Royal Arch of Kington Party . Miss Baugh ; quartette , episodes of this great war that when the " Mad plot , and weather permitting the boys will beast of Europe " let loose his hounds of war plant it with potatoes this week . Palladian Chapter since 1903 . A competition for the " Best Short Story " to fly at the throat of England , that from the of the Palladian Lodge in 1904 and of the Mark was won by Miss P. Bufton , and one for the wilds of Canada , from the Australian bush , He was provincial Amtant Grand best answers to six questions was won by Mr. from the Veldt of South Africa , and from the " What 1905 . not to do , " Edie Morris ; recitation , " The Director of Ceremonies in 1905. He was also Page Stedman . A hearty vote of thanks was hills and plains of India , hundreds of thousands Sabbath , " Beattie Pugh ; recitation , a Guardian of the Poor , a Parish Councillor , a accorded the ladies and gentlemen who So of young men of our Dominions came flocking Child's Prayer , " Jack Addis ; " Grandpa's member of the Tribunal Advisory Committee , ably contributed to a successful entertainment . to the aid of their mother country to succour Story , Bessie Nicholas , Alice Pugh , Beattie besides which he controlled a large and in- The concert concluded with the National her in her time of dire need . In conclusion Empire Day at Norton School Pugh ; hymn , the scholars ; recitation , " To- fluential country business . the speaker said there were a great many of brated by an entertainment at the School them there that day who through age or in- when an excellent programme was given by the children and their friends . The Vicar ( the firmity were not able to do their bit at the front , but there was no reason why they Rev. Archdeacon Simpson ) presided and gave should not do their bit at home , and there was an interesting address . The children were well WAR PENSIONS COMMITTEE . their opportunity that day to do a very big trained by the Mistress ( Mrs. Baynham ) , and Mr. Whitmore Green Price presided at a bit ( applause . They should remember that the assistant teacher ( Miss Meredith ) . meeting of the War Pensions Committee held on charity always drew a blessing on the charit- Saturday . Several cases were dealt with and able , and they would derive much happiness the Hon . Secretary ( Mr. William Thomas from the money they expended that day , be- The Archdeacon of Hereford ( Preb . E. H. pointed out that in all cases where assistance cause they would know that they would bring " A Winnington Ingram , rector of Bridstow , Ross ) , was sought by relatives of men in the army happiness and solace to those so sadly in need Mr. W. A. Davies , butcher , had a valualile has been appointed to the residentiary canonry they should apply to him , as very ofthorities , ofit ( applause ) niare killed by lightning on the night of May of Hereford Cathedral , vacant by the appoint- cations were made to the wrong authorities , Presteign and district were going to make a 12th . His full claim has been paid by the very big effort and he knew that the resuit Atlas Assurance Co. , the local agent being ment of Canon Rashdall to the Deanery of which caused him to have to undo work that Carlisle . they had done . would redound to the credit of the county Mr. W. Davies , West End House : IN MEMORIAM . N Loving Memory of Henry Edwin Davies , I of Cranes Lane , who died May 30th , 1916 , aged 81 years . From his loving Wife , Son and Daughter Ethel . We cannot Lord , Thy purpose see , But all is well that's done by Thee . I dearly beloved soldier son of William and ' N Ever Loving Memory of William , the Jane Postans , Butts , Aston , Kingsland , killed on the field in France , April 27th , 1917 , aged 19 years . Sleep on , dear one , in a far off grave , A grave we cannot see ; As long as life and memory last We will remember thee . ST " Peace Perfect Peace . " STRAYED . ALMELEY . Almeley Wootton and Woonton Friends Sunday School Anniversary was held on Sun- day last at both places . Mrs. Annie Seymour , PROMINENT HEREFORD- SHIRE FREEMASON . He tion , GORE . CONCERT . GARDEN CULTIVATION . Mr. William Verdin has kindly put Mr. Caldicot olas and Mrs. Lillwall and to Mrs. Seymour the Palladian Lodge since 1892 , and St. Ethel- Mr. James ; mark P.P.G.J.D. He had been a member of ton ; duet , Mr. James and Miss Baugh ; song , plause ) . To him it was one of the cheering kindly undertook to plough and scuffle t ably and a solo by Miss Nicholas was very sweetly rendered . The programme was follows : - Hymn , The Scholars ; recitation , دو as A day , " John Jenkins ; recitation , Douglas Lil- wall ; solo , Bessie Nicholas ; recitation , " Vir tue of Patience , " George Jenkins ; recitation , " What is Duty , " Alice Pugh ; hymn , the TRAYED to Gilbert Farm , Eyton , 2 EWES with 2 LAMBS ( one Welsh , other cross - scholars ; recitation , " A Good Rule , " Eveline bred ) , lambs marked on crups . LOST . Jenkins ; recitation , " Our Daddy , " Edie Mor- ris ; hymn , congregation ; recitation , Tom Jen- kins ; recitation , " Which side are you on , " Bessie Nicholas ; recitation , Willie Joseph ; hymn , the scholars ; dialogue , " Proverbs , " Mrs. Lillwall and Scholars ; recitation , LOS in April , LONG ; Magic Shell , " Violet Miffin ; recitation , Doug TAILED EWE & LAMB , marked " P " las Lilwall ; hymn , Scholars ; recitation , " Jack's on rump , S.G , " on right and left sides.- Question , " Jack Addis ; solo , Miss Nicholas ; Apply , POWELL , Wharton Bank , Leominster . hymn , for those at the front . He was Master NEW CANON HEREFORD , BISHOP OF LONDON'S BROTHER APPOINTED . FOR Anthem . song , PRESTEIGN . He felt sure that they in NORTON . EMPIRE DAY ... PEMBRIDGE . was cele North Herefor and the W OLD RÅDNOR MAN We regret to report that in been received by Mr. and Mrs. E Lane , Old Radnor of the death Pte . Jack Jones , Australian For been killed in action in France . emigrated to Australia about fiv prior to which he was in the e Lloyd , Stones Farm , Old Radr listed in the Australian Forces a England a few months ago , an home on leave on two occasions , He had bee a short time ago . about three weeks when he met his Chaplain writes , " bravely . " was well liked and popular with him . Mr. and Mrs. Jones have cipients of many expressions of s regret in their sad loss . A me to Pte . Jones will be held in The Church on Sunday week . ters have been received by Pte . ents - Dear Mrs. Jones , -Accept my sympathy in your great loss . He Fad and died game on the field now he lies buried beneath the France in a nice little graveyard little cross . He was buried with ours and ceremony of the chur greatly missed by his comrades and will take comfort in that he died able death for his King , his count on the glorious battlefield of Fra I tender you my deepest sympath Chapman , Capt . My dear Mrs. Jones . Please acc sincere sympathy of the C.O. , myself in your sad bereavement . feel sure you have heard of your from wounds , which he received of this month . He was hit by a j in the support line near a veyed to the Field Ambulance , w very shortly after . He was quite and I feel sure that he felt no n most awfully sad for he was one o reinforcements and we thought a of them . He has made the great a sacrifice that a man can give - his has given it that others might live freedom and peace . I know just h and yet know that you really wou it otherwise if God so willed and life . What a great joy and comf of the Resurrection is to us these reveals to us that those who are us live a very real and conscious Thus we think presence of God . noble song who have thus given t others . Happily in the knowledge have done their duty with such fait With my sincere prayer that God you in your sorrow . F. G. Ward , Church of England . In the possession of the family from Australian newspapers reporti tations to Pte . Jones before leaving land . In November last at For where Pte . Jones resided for five yea presented with a cheque , and upon Hеxt day a pre entation of a Wris was made at Burrowa Railway Sta friends assembled to express their g Pte . WILLIAM THO PEMBRIDGE . We regret to state that Pte . Willia K.SL.I. , has been officially reported France on May 4th : He was a nativ bridge and a N son of the late Thomas . Before the war he was ploy of Mr. Bounds , The Lowe . in May , 1916 , he was posted to the but in December last he was transfer K.S.L.I. A month later he went In the previous November he was Miss Janet Morris , of Stauntor Vicarage , with whom much sympat Writing to his widow , his platoon der says that he was shot , through while on sentry duty , and never reco sciousness , dying within half - an - hour buried in an English cemetery in behind the line . He adds : " Ming your sorrow must be tue pride that Land has given his life for his cou as his Platoon Commander I would l know what an excellent soldier he w ready and willing to do whatever lot . The platoon and company are for their loss . " PEMBRIDGE MEN , KII The news has been received in " that Pte . Frederick Tippins , He Regiment , was killed on May 12th Pte . Tippins , who was 22 years of the son of Mrs. Amos , of Staunto His father , the late Mr. Jonathan was an old soldier and served for m in India . He died of consumption return to this country . Previous to the war Pte . Tippi the employ of Mr. Edwards , of By went abroad with the Herefords ne years ago and was in the Dardanelles Writing on May 3rd to . his uncle Mr. and Mrs. W. Breakwell , of Pem said : " We are a bit busy at preser pect you know by now that we another scrap with Johnny . ' It wa warm , but we got through all right you heard from Andrew yet , is he goi right ? I was told he got it in the saw him a day or two before and J liams . W. Howard is all right . " A brother , Pte . William Tippins , I was called up as a reservist at the . of the war , has been in France f Christmases , and a younger brother . joined up . LEOMINSTER CASUAL Pte . George Davies , Herefordshir is reported wounded in Egypt . Writi wife , who lives at 74 , Bridge Stre Davies says he was shot through the neck by a sniper . on well . He adds that he Before joining up . Pte . Da in the employ of Mr. H. Oliver . Mr. and Mrs. Cratchley , Burges Leominster , lave received news tl youngest son , Pte . Charles Cratchley Highlanders , is in hospital in France . wounded in the wrist and ankle in . Another son is serving in France , killed in 1914 , and another has been and discharged . The latest casualty lists include th of Corporal S. Woodhouse , Royal Wel liers , who wounded in Franc mother , who lives at Newtown , has t sons in the Army . was Pte . E. G. Rushgrove , K.S.L.J .. son and Mrs. W. Rushgrove , Barnsfield , P has been severely wounded and is in in France . His parents have heard th going on as well as can be expected . MISSING LEOMINSTER Mr. and Mrs. W. Nicholas , 3 , Bridg have received no further news of th Pte . F. G. Nicholas , Border Regime was reported missing on Novembe Their son - in - law , Pte . George Davies , Regiment , has been missing since th date . Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas have two ot with the Colours Pte . A. Nicholas , W Regiment , in training in England ; an ner W. Nicholas , R.F.A. , in training land . Pte . C. W. Warner , who is a law , is in the Loyal North Lancashir ment . He went out to France in I with the R.E. and was afterwards tra He was invalided home at the end of F and this week has becur home on dra We REPORTED MISSING are very sorry to hear tha Matthews , of the Rankin Club , ha officially notified that her son , Pte . Matthews , of a Royal Marine Battalio posted as missing after the engagem April 28th . Pte . Matthews was well known a popular in the town and the many fri the family will join us in hoping tha Matthews may speedily receive more sati nen's . |