The Kington Times - June 1917
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Kington Times 16th June 1917 - Page 2
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| Date | 16/06/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 16th June 1917 |
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2 THE KINGTON Toys . 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 , Strathview , MALVERN . ATTENDANCE AT Church St. , Kington , Every TUESDAY . S - B KINGTON RURAL LOCAL TRIBUNAL . At a meeting of the above on Friday last there were present : Mr. R. W. Griffiths ( Chair- man ) , Messrs . D. Rogers , J. Williams , J. Rat- cliffe , D. B. Powell , T. Sankey , E. W. Jones . W. C. Chambers , E. R. Crump , E. Bird , W. Jenkins ( Agricultural representative ) , General Hore ( Military representative , and Mr. B. Philpin ( Clerk ) . Raymond S. Jackson , 18 , single , Highlands , Staunton - on - Arrow , cowman . - November 1st . Wilfred Jones , Woodspring , Brilley , 19 , tim- ber faller . - October 1st . Arthur Morris , 19 , single , Lowe Farm , Pem- bridge , waggoner . - November 1st . John Davies , 19 , single , Eardisley , timber haulier . - October 1st . William Beddoes , 22 , single , Pitfield , Pem- bridge , waggoner . - November 1st . Sydney D. Jones , 18 , single , Woodseaves , Winforton , waggoner - November 1st . Ernest P. R. Newman , 37 , married , Pem- emption withdrawn . W. G. STORR - BARBER bridge , postman and mason . - Certificate of ex- Sculptor . Studio & works : Etnam Street ; also Top of Bargates .. FOR BEST William Edward Edwards , 23 , single , Mars- ton Barn , Pembridge , farm manager . - Novem- ber 1st . Monumental Work in all its branches . Satisfaction Guaranteed . Graves Bricked AND Coffins Made JD the Shortest notice TIMES . JUNE 16 , 1917 . Jay & Storr - Barber , TOP Bullders , Undertakers , & o . , 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 and Re.Jaid . KINGTON PETTY SESSIONS . KINGTON FARMERS ' UNION Thursday , before Mr. C. J. P. Gwyer ( Chair- ) man ) , General Hore , Messrs . E. Bird , A. Temple , R. W. Griffiths , D. Rogers . MAINTENANCE OF WIFE . John Robert Powell , of 52 , Talbot Road , Ammanford , was summoned for allowing his wife to become chargeable to the Common Fund of the Kington Union Agnes Sarah Powell stated that she lived at Eardisley with her parents and was the wife of John Robert Powell , to whom she was mar- ried on December 31st , 1912 , and there was one child of the marriage . Her husband had not provided a separate home for her ; but she had lived with him in the same house as his mother and his brother and sister for one year and nine months . She was told they could not keep her and that she would be better off in service . She was receiving 8s . a week out relief . In answer to the Bench she said that her husband had written to her recently , but she had not replied .. Mr. E. T. Kinsey , Relieving Officer , also gave evidence . The defendant , who did not appear , wrote to the Bench stating that he was in ill - health and earning very little , and asked the Bench to suggest to his wife that she should wrfte to him . The Bench decided to adjourn the case for a month to enable the wife to come to terms with her husband , which they thought she ought to do . ALLEGED ASSAULT . Evan Jones , of Bridge House , Kington , far- mer , summoned Thomas Barrett , of Oswestry , dealer , for assault . Com- Mr. W. P. Levick , of Leominster , appeared for defendant , who pleaded not guilty . Evan Jones stated that about a week pre- vious to June 4th he sold defendant 40 sheep . witness agreeing to a stipulation of defendant that he should draw out a small one . plainant saw defendant a few days afterwards and then told defendant that he should not have the sheep unless the defendant left the small one in . Defendant did not have tne sheep after this . On June 4th complainant went to the station and saw defendant truck- ing cattle there . He spoke to defendant about buying a heifer off him . Barrett asked com- HIGH PRAISE FOR WOMEN LABOUR . HORSE COMMANDEERING AND THE WOOL QUESTION . A general meeting of the Kington Branch of the National Farmers ' Union was held on Tuesday at the Oxford Arms Hotel , when there were present : Mr. J. Edwards ( Chair- . man ) , Mr. A. P. Owens ( Vice - Chairman ) , Messrs . W. Morris , W. Jenkins , F. Wheeldon , W. Chambers , F. Jones , Evan Jones , E. Grif- fiths Lloyd ( Green Lane ) , W. Evans , T. Wil- liams , J. Jones , R. Bach , D. Watson , J. Williams , W. Morgan , J. Pritchard , E. Davies , W. Price , Charles Jones , T. Griffiths , Gros- Powell , B. Meredith , Lloyd ( Lea ) , J. Morgan , venor , R. Griffiths , J. Duggan , H. Jones , J. Woolley ( Presteign ) , H. James , A. Thomas , H. Meredith , J. Bounds , R. P. Morris ( Hon . Branch Secretary ) , and J. P. Griffiths ( General Secretary ) . gram . All Departments Well Stocked with New Goods FOR Summer . 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 . any farmer who was dissatisfied had the right of appeal to the local Advisory Committee . The Hon . Secretary said that in these cases the War Office had made no inquiries what- ever off the grower . price should be arranged before the wool left The Chairman said he still said that the way they took the wool was very unfair . The the farmer's premises . PRESENTATION TO MR . FRANK JONES . first business was to make a presentation to Before commencing with the agenda the Mr. Frank Jones on his forthcoming marriage . Branch since its formation and Mr. Jones has been a strong supporter of the Secretary . was its first handsome marble clock and an inkstand with The presentation consisted of a plate with the following inscription : silver mounted pen - holder . The clock bore a " Pre- sented to Frank W. Jones on the occasion of his marriage by the members of the Kington Branch of the Farmers ' Union as a token of their high esteem for the services he rendered 1917. " The inkstand was engraved with the as Secretary of the above Branch , 12th June , date and also Mr. Jones's initials in , a mono- The Chairman said the first business was their good friend Mr. Jones with the articles very pleasant to him and that was to present in front of him ( loud applause ) . It was n great pleasure to the Committee to subscribe to these things and also to the members gen- erally . When the matter was mentioned - Mr . Percy Owens spoke about it first - everyone was ready to give and all seemed to recognise the good work their young friend had done nised in a public way before . in years gone by which had never been recog- They thought it was a fitting opportunity now . He had about him , and asked Jones what sort of a fellow he called himself . very long while . Mr. Jones came of one of the best Rad- They were coming norshire stocks . He had known three genera- up the road from the station when Barrett tions and they were very highly respected in struck him a blow in the mouth and knocked the days gone by as their young friend was him down . The blow made his mouth and They appreciated what he had done nose bleed . for them when the Union was in its infancy Cross - examined by Mr. Levick : Witness ad- and when there was no one to take it up and mitted that he subsequently sold the sheep set it on a good sound footing . No doubt if which he had agreed to sell Barrett , at the they wanted him to he would take up that or auction for more money . He went to the sta- some other work in connection with tion on business and not to have a row with Union again . the Barrett . He did not call Barrett a He hoped in the future he and use other bad expressions to him . He did would stick to that Union as in the past and which they had an appeal to the County Court . not side up to Barrett . help to carry on the work ( applause ) . Barrett struck him , did not wish him to prize the gifts for their They not pushed him . Witness did take his hat real value , but for the way they were given , off in the station road after Barrett him , and said he could give Barittt a hiding from the hearts of the Committee and the casion when he appealed to Worcester for a in the same spirit . members . They hoped he would accept them The Chairman then called upon Mr. R. P. Morris to make the presentation . MONUMENTAL WORK Lyonshall , grocer . Conditional exemption with plainant , what he had been saying to people known Mr. Jones's family for a Established by J. Jay , 1840 . Satisfaction Guarante- LIGHTING - UP TIME . LAMPS ON VEHICLES . RESTRICTED LIGHTING . Saturday , June 16th 9.46 11.16 Sunday , June 17th 9.47 11.17 Monday , June 18th 9.47 11.17 Tuesday , June 19th 9.48 ... Wednesday , June 20th 9.48 Thursday , June 21st 9.48 Friday , June 22nd 9.49 11.18 11.18 11.18 11.19 By Messrs . JACKSON & MCCARTNEY . KINGTON WETHER SALE . George Woolcot Lang , 26 , single , Bollingham House , Eardisley . - Exemption withdrawn . " Joseph Lloyd , 36 , married , Central Stores , drawn , and temporary exemption granted to August 1st on condition that he does 4 days work per week in agriculture . George Henry Hicks , 18 , single , Brook Farm , Lyonshall , waggoner . November 1st . Richard Geaze , 29 , single , Rodd Farm , Pres- teign , farm hand . - November 1st . James Price , 18 , single , Elsdon , Kington , cowman . - November 1st . Herbert Davies , 18 , single , Lilwall Farm , Kington , cowman . - November 1st . Dansey Watts , Questmoor Cottage , Eardisley , waggoner . Exemption withdrawn . KINGTON DISTRICT HUT WEEK . FURTHER CONTRIBUTIONS . The following further . contributions have come to hand for the Kington effort , and we desire to express our thanks to those who sent At the same time we should like to point out that the County effort is speedily drawing to a close , and that if other villages in the Kington Rural District would like to help to MESSRS . JACKSON & MCCARTNEY will them . hold their 3rd Annual Sale of about STORE WETHERS and STORE 2,000 CATTLE , on FRIDAY , JUNE 29th , 1917 . Entries for Catalogue close first post June 21st . Auction Offices : Craven Arms and Hereford . The Kington Times . SATURDAY , JUNE 16th , 1917 . KINGTON NOTES . Tuesday , July 10th , has been reserved for a Flag Day for the British and Foreign Sailors ' Society . The local Hon . Secretary is Mr. W. B. Lloyd , Bridge Street , Kington , who will be pleased to receive any contributions . liar struck in a few minutes . He did not , however , chal- lenge Barrett to fighto As Thomas Barrett , the defendant , stated that about 3 o'clock on the 4th of June he was at Kington Station loading cattle . There was some talk about Jones buying a heifer . they were walking up the road they were talk- ing about the sheep deal and Mr. George Thomas , butcher , who was there , told Jones he was in the wrong . Defendant then said to Jones " You had better go home to your now . it on since . Mr. Price said he did not think they could do much about it now . Mr. Bounds said the wool should be valued before it was sent away . The Chairman said he did not think they were going to do it this year . Mr. Jenkins said they asked the Government to send the valuers to the growers and they said that through lack of staff they were un- on the matter . able to do so . The Farmers ' Union were asleep Mr. J. P. Griffiths , General Secretary , said Advisory Committee . the only thing to do was to appeal to the If they took up a few such cases it would make them more careful .. The same thing applied to the horse trade , in received this season they should appeal without If anyone was really dissatisfied with the price delay to the Advisory Committee . On one oc- member they replied that the wool had been taken over a month or six weeks previously and had since been merged into the bulk and lost . Mr. Owens said the most unfair point was it out and yet men were still being taken for National Executive should move strongly and the Army . In the opinion of that Branch the make itself felt if the Union was to be proposed that a resolution be sent . benefit to the farmers of the country , Mr. Owens seconded and it was carried . any He KINGTON FOOD CONTROL CAMPAIGN . A Food Economy Exhibition will be held 5 pm . Kington on Tuesday , June 19th , from 2 to Domestic Subject Teacher , Herefordshire Educa It will be conducted by Miss Smeal , tion Committee , who has been set free from er usual work for the purpose of giving County . She is assisted by Miss Hudson , also Food Economy Demonstrations throughout the a teacher in domestic subjects . " THE LOSS OF THE TRANSYLVANIA , " Composed by Geo . J. Mabbott , M.T. AS.C. ( Sent in by one of the Herefords who was on board ) . Farewell ! Farewell ! Most noble ship . No more to reach the shore . Thy last great voyage is o'er ; No more to brave the stormy deep , bring the £ 154 odd up to the round figure of mother and start dealing afresh . " Jones used was , told of . ed un by one jycident which in England , coming off better land and better . We listened to thy siren blow 200 , the Organising Secretary will be glad to let interested ladies have the booklets , etc. necessary for any of the villages by return of post . The address is , Mr. C. Harold Brown , St. Peter's House , Hereford . J. M. Curre , Esq ..... Miss Greenly R. R. Morris , Esq . Smaller sums Sale of Pig ( Mr. H. W. Morris ) Knill School Kington Boys School KINGTON NATIONAL EGG COLLECTION . £ s . d . 100 1 0.0 100 066 200 070 04 7 One hundred and twenty - nine eggs were re- Before we left the quay ; Mr. Morris speaking of the experiences of a Secretary said he often thought of what Mr. this . Last year they were promised a 35 per days of the Union . He thought that the one out for that district and it was only an average Thy future quite unknown ; Jones must have gone through in the early cent . increase . Some of them had worked it Proud were we all to sail with thee , who started it and put it on its feet , had more to his credit than the ones who had carried Kerry wool was priced 1d . lower in England Thy last whole day had flown . of 20 or 21 per cent . For the present season For little did we dream , alas ! All he knew about Mr. Jones than in Wales . Kerry wool was worth more filthy language in reply and defendant then Jones went to see him . " A ill and Mr. walked on . Jones came up after him and said He saw that there " Mr. Barrett , I do not care a was certain work which would have been for you . done if the man had been able , and throwing You are no- good at all . " Defendant told off his coat he did the work for him . Jones he did not allow anyone to talk to him was Mr. Jones's principle so far as the Union like that and he then pushed Jones away from was concerned . He had given him every assis him and stumbled on to the ground . Jones tance whenever he wanted it and had been a then took off his coat and waistcoat and wanted great supporter of the Union . to fight him . He had great Cross - examined by Jones : pleasure in making the presentation on behalf Barrett said he of the Kington Farmers Union ( applause ) . pushed him and did not strike him . Mr. Frank Jones in reply said he thanked George Thomas , butcher , Kington , stated that them for the handsome present and for their Kerry wool . he was present on the afternoon in question good wishes . He was not able to express what they did not pay according to name , but ac- and told Jones he was wrong over the sheep he felt , but he hoped they would accept his cording to quality , and if Kerry wool was as Barrett told Jones to go home to his best thanks . He would always think it an good as Shropshire they would give as much mother and start dealing afresh , and Jones honour to have been the first Secretary of the for it . He hoped it would work out that way , then used some filthy expressions towards Bar- Kington Branch of the Farmers ' Union . Barrett pushed Jones away from him , would be pleased to do all he could and hoped was doubtful . The statements of T'was truly like some fairy land , but he did not strike him .. the Union would continue to flourish as it had Cross - examined by Jones : Jones was bleed - done ( applause ) . ing a little at the nose . Mr. Griffiths , Mowley , said that according to We heard with pride thy engines . throb , to get anything like a 50 per cent . increase And then we looked aloft and saw the scale as set out it was impossible for them As we put out to sea . That this year . Most of their wool sold for 15d . a lb. in 1914 and according to that they ought to The grand old banner of the free , The flag we love so dear ; 6 receive 221d . , but by the schedule it was im And gave a ringing cheer . possible for them to get more than 20d . They were promised what they did not get . The Gener Secretary said that at Leomin- ster he was asked to write Mr. Turner , a mem- ber of the Advisory Committee , in regard to He had seen him and he said deal . rett . Mr. Levick was about to call other witnesses . for the defendant when the Bench intimated dismissed . The following gifts have been gratefully re- ceived at the Kington Red Cross Hospital dur - ceived at the Depot at Kington on Tuesday , ing the past week : Mr. Greenly , vegetables , June 5th , and 27 were bought , making a total that they had heard enough and the case was flowers , 2 papers ( daily ) ; Mr. Turner , milk of 156. 144 were sent to the Central Depot and and bread ( daily ) ; Mr. Chambers , illustrated papers ; Mr. Dowling , " John Bull " ; Sir E. Wood , papers ; Mr. R. Davies , Next End , Lyonshall , eggs ; Mrs. Gwyer , rhubarb , plants ; Rev. C. Watkins , spinach , radishes ; Major Greenly , trout ; Mrs. Banks , lettuces , Mr. Ring , Hoxton , donation ; Mr. Vaughan , Green Ridge , Byton , donation . · SURETIES . Thomas Barrett , the defendant in the last plainant , for using threats towards him on the case , now summoned Evan Jones , the last com- 9th inst . and asked for him to be bound over to keep the peace . WOMEN LABOUR FOR THE FARMS . COUNTRY GIRLS BEATEN . He but he We little thought that night thy last To plough the mighty deep ; Four thousand souls aboard of thee , Rocked in At four o'clock we came on deck , a peaceful sleep . Before the daylight's dawn , O'er snow - capped hills at morn . And watched with awe the red sun rise , Mr. Owens and Mr. Griffiths were the That glorious South French coast ; best he had yet heard on the wool ques- No wonder that its beauties are tion . If Mr. Griffiths could prove they got A Frenchman's pride and boast , 15d . in 1914 then it was clear they ought to And then we viewed the mammoth hills get 22 d . this year . He suggested that the Sec- Of sunny Italy ; retary should write to the Advisory Committee With azure sky arched overhead , stating these facts . A cloudless canopy . was agreed to instruct the Hon . Secretary to write on these lines The Secretary read a letter from Mrs. Every- Halstead , Secretary for the Kington District Womens ' War Agricultural Committee , asking if there was a demand in the district for a competent leader for the work of grain weed . gang of women HARVEST LABOUR . ing , root hoeing , etc. , also she would like squads of boys under competent leaders to as- under the supervision of a A letter was read from the War Agricultural Committee outlining a scheme for organising their opinion as to a fair wage for this work sist farmers in the harvest . as piece work or by the hour . The Committee also sent a statement with regard to farm workers and military service .. HORSE SALE COMMITTEE . But suddenly this scene was changed , Each man was on parade , Its course too well was made , A mad torpedo onward dashed , A great explosion told , the tale , Our giant ship , was hit , Its adamantine heart was pierced , Its vital part was split . as split . Oft hast thou sailed these waters blue , Oh , great leviathan ; The question of appointing representatives on Oft hast thou baffled lurking foes , GOVERNMENT'S POLICY CRITICISED . Up rose a shout , what did it mean ? The women all were saved ; 12 to the local Red Cross Hospital . The eggs came from : Mrs. Bach ( Lyonshall ) 4 , Mr. B , Mrs. Cowdell ( Hergest Park 4 , Mrs. Adams Roper 4 , Mrs. Pritchard ( Red House , Lyonshall ) ( Eywood ) 4 , Mr. G. Davies ( Westgate ) 4 , Mrs. Carr ( Oak ) 3 , Mrs. Owens ( Hergest Court ) 7 , Mrs. Price ( Rushock ) 3 , Mrs. Goodwin ( Lloy- Barrett stated that about 5 minutes past 11 ney ) 3 , Mrs. Tedstone ( Heywood Common ) 3 , last Saturday night he was by the Lower Cross , Mrs. Price ( The Cross ) 2 , Miss Price 2 , Miss and Jones came up with his brother and his ent time who were weeding corn and no doubt Mr. Owens said he had two girls at the pres- The following gifts are gratefully acknow- Morgan ( Engine House ) 2 , V. Reggie Oliver , ledged on behalf of Sarnesfield Court Red Kington Girls ' School 10 , Mrs. Jones ( Penrhos ant's coat . Jones also said " I have had a few Miss Mainwaring 6 , Kington Infants ' School 7 , son . He said " I am going to fight you Mr. that was the cause of the letter being sent . Cross Hospital : Mrs. Griffin ( The Hurst ) , Court ) 6 , per Mrs. Cornish Watkins 5 eggs and bottles of stout to - night , " and challenged wit- said it ought to come before the Farmers Almeley , Eardisley and Radnor came up and But now , alas , thy race is run , Barrett , " and started pulling complain- Mrs. Every - Halstead asked him if he thought bread ; Mrs. Cooke ( Black Hall ) , butter , eggs , 11d . in cash , per Mrs. Hicks 8 , per Mrs. Wal- a gang would be useful in the district and he the above Committee for the districts of And scorned their hellish plan . fruit and jam ; Mrs. Collett Mason , vegetables ; ker 38 , per Mrs. Walker cash , Mrs. Mund ( South there with big sticks . Jones wanted complain- were very satisfactory indeed . They belonged jobb Court , and Price ( Trewerne ) , were ap- Stand fast his part to play . Miss Preece ( Weobley ) , vegetables ; Mrs. W. View ) 1s . , Mr. Will Lloyd 1s . , Mrs. Chambers ant to go on to the Recreation Ground to fight to Cardiff and came to him after a month's pointed . ness to fight . Jones's brother and son were Union . He had two working for him and they Messrs . E. Davies ( Almeley ) , W. Evans ( Even- For foemen's eyes behield each man , T. Cooke , gooseberries ; Mr. Henry Adams ( Beeches ) 1s .. Mrs. Wall 3d . , A Friend 4d . him and used filthy language towards him . training at Builth Wells . He could not wish ( King's Pyon ) , gooseberries ; Miss Hope ( Weobley ) , gooseberries ; Mrs. Hobday ( Weob - ceived at the Kington Egg Depot on Tuesday , some bodily harm , and Mr. Thomas accom- One hundred and ninety - two eggs were ley ) , butter ; the Rev. Duncombe , cakes . re- Complainant thought that Jones would do him to see men working better . It was for the June 12th . 107 were sent to London and 85 panied him home that night . farmers to express their opinion . The next item on the agenda was to discuss Two boats , filled with the sisters true , to the local Red Cross Hospital . Cash sub- Mr. R. Griffiths said he knew of a farm . the method adopted by the Government in Launched , and good byes were waved . scribers were per Mrs. Cornish Watkins 3s . Cross - examined by Jones : Barrett denied where there were 5d . , per Mrs. Walker , Mrs. Chambers 1s .; Mrs. that he had sent anyone to Jones to ask him weeded the whole of the corn and had now the girls . They had purchasing horses , and the restrictions which And now as though to make quite sure they contemplated putting on the agriculturist . This rescue work should slip , to withdraw the summons for assault . G. Davies 4 , Mrs. Pritchard ( Brick House , Eggs came from Mr. started on the mangolds . They were doing The Chairman said that at their Corroborative evidence for Barrett in this splendid work . He did not know why , but the sales at A second torpedo plunged along , Lyonshall 2 , Mrs. Bach 2 , Mrs Davies 1 , Mrs. Craven Arms and also at Hereford the Army And struck the sinking ship . Price ( Rushock ) 3 , per Mrs. Hicks 15 , per Beneh intimated that they had heard suffi- them that his brother had a lady worker who case was given by H. Stephens and Mr. Leviek town girls had beaten the country girls in this took the best horses , but they did not pay the was about to call other witnesses when the work . One gentleman in the room could tell ck the sinking best price .. Mrs. Walker 20 , per Mrs. Morgan , Hunting They took horses which would And yet this gallant work went on have been sold for £ 120 at £ 80 . Without a moment's lapse ; ton School ) 24 , per Mrs. Cornish Watkins could plough and do anything on the farm . The General Secretary said he had been in Alongside came destroyer boats , ( Staunton - on - Arrow Vicarage ) 25 , Miss Provert Morris , Willersley Court , brother had a lady worker . said ( Lloyney ) 7 , Mrs. Drew ( Court of Gladestry ) his correspondence with the War Office on the Manned by the noble Japs . Birmingham and had scarcely seen She came from subject . They had replied that the Army And quickly too they did their work , 3 , per Mrs. Milne ( Titley Post Office 24 , Mrs. Council regretted that the Farmers ' Union of And mighty well we know , a pair of horses before , but he was pleased to say she Herefordshire were dissatisfied with the prices They saved one half we had aboard , could now beat his waggoner . She could not paid for their horses , which were believed to Just as the ship sank low . only plough ; but shear with machine or shears be quite 30 per cent . above those obtaining But now the submarines were spied , and she had not been three months at it . She previous to the outbreak of war . They were could do anything . reminded that the Army Act , which legislated Out blazed our good ship's guns , Several members said they would be glad of for the impressment of horses , especially pro - Up rose a thousand lusty cheers . assistance in root hoeing and it was agreed to vided for the reference to the County Court We saw its work well done ; reply that there would be a demand for a gang of any difference as to the value of animals All honour to the captain brave . so purchased . And to the gunners true , Morris said they could not , offer less than 3d . With regard to the question of payment Mr. The General Secretary stated that they had who faithful to the end upheld . a case at Hereford which they would make a The old Red , White and Blue . The Army simply said the horse was Adieu ! Adieu ! Thou palace grand , being Thy part has well been played ; There was a good supply of cow beef on offer at Hereford Cattle Market on Wednesday , also a good supply of lambs . Messrs . Wall 3d . , total 4s . 8d . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin offered for sale heavy bulls making up to £ 70 10s . , cows and calves £ 34 10s . , bunches of bullocks £ 28 15s . , fat cows £ 51 15s . , fat maiden heifers £ 49 10s . , ripe steers £ 50 . Small supply of sheep . Wethers made up to £ 5 , heavy ewes £ 5 155. , fat lambs 71S . O cient . Jones was bound over on his own recog- nisance in the sum of £ 50 to keep the peace and be of good behaviour towards Barrett , and Hill ) 6 , Miss Price ( Blaen Peak ) 2 , Mrs. Price also to pay the costs in the last case . Jones ( Penrhos Court ) 2 , Mrs. Chandler ( Rose In view of the nearness of the fruit harvest the Ministry of Food has issued a leaflet en- ( Cross ) 1 , Miss Morgan 2. Reggie Oliver 1 , titled " Stock Your Larder From Your Garden ! " A series of valuable recipes are Kington Girls ' School 11 , Kington Infants ' given for preserving fruit and vegetables by School 8 . bottling and drying and there are also sugar saving hints in connection with jam making and directions for the use of sugar beet . another page this week we publish extracts on jam making and hope later to give other recipes . Copies of the leaflet may be obtained post free from the Publicity Department of the Ministry of Food , Grosvenor House ,. W.1 . Bon , On member of the The Clerk reported that the Rev. James Davies who was co - opted a Council at the last meeting not having made his declaration of acceptance of the office with- in one month his seat became vacant . KINGTON BOARD OF GUARDIANS . A. Tuesday last , present : Mr. D. Rogers ( Chair- man ) , Mr. E. Bird ( Vice - Chairman ) , Messrs . J. Ratcliffe , E. H. Greenly , E.Thomas , J. Beebee , T. W. Sankey , G. H. Jackson , T. J. Meredith , J. Kinsey , J. W. Owens , J. P. Price and B. Philpin ( Clerk ) . crease 4 . WEDDING AT KINGTON . A MOTOR CASE . William A. Owens , of Kington , motor - cur proprietor , was summoned for permitting motor spirit to be used for the purpose of a motor- car let for hire contrary to the Defence of the Realm Regulations . Defendant pleaded not guilty . P.S. Baugh stated that on May 26th he saw a person in defendant's employ driving a car Mr. of women . WOOL QUESTION . LETTER FROM THE WAR OFFICE . of five to ers and eventually the farmer received £ 80 . RECORD AUCTION AT KINGTON . in Bridge Street with two ladies in it . On per 100 yards , but he thought they should test case . May 21st he explained the intructions to Mr. give them encouragement by paying them by not worth mors and proceedings were seeing the car used on May 26th he asked de- try these girls so long as they were Owens , who took a copy of the Order . After the day - 3s . per day . It was their duty to taken to have the matter brought into the And in Genoa's Gulf we leave , Court . The horse was purchased by a young Thy form for ever laid . willi fendant for an explanation and defendant said The Master ( Mr. Griffiths ) reported that at he was doing what he thought was right and the same as froin come . They would not expect from a woman KINGTON farmer for £ 130 . The horse had been worked Old England mourns the loss of those the last meeting of the Board the number of acting with common sense . He asked him if years ' experience , but they should give them into the market rather thin , but he got the They've done their work , their fight is o'er , a man who had had 40 rather hard during the fine weather . It came Who've gone below with thee ; RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL , inmates was 39 , admitted during the fortnight he had any permit from the Board of Trade a chance . 1 , discharged 3 , died 1 , now in House 36 , cor- third prize . It was taken by the Army buy Their grave the deep blue sea . At a meeting of the above Council on Tues- responding period last year 44 , decrease 8 , vag- to carry passengers and he said he had not . day there were present : Mr. R. W. Griffiths rants admitted 29 men , 7 women , 2 children , had been used for passengers . He gave witness a list of the times the car Mr. Jenkins said that something definite Why swallow such , thou cruel sea , ( Chairman ) , Mr. D. B. Powell ( Vice Chairman ) , total 38 , corresponding period last year 42 , de- ought to go from that branch to the National Their lives were precious still ; Messrs . J. A. Beebee , E. H. Greenly , G. Jack- Defendant stated that on the day in ques- At a recent meeting complaints were made as Executive in London . He suggested that they And many , many hearts and homies J. Ratcliffe , D. Rogers , J. Williams , A. illustrated papers for the inmates from Mrs. The Master acknowledged gifts of tion he took a lady home to Lyonshall , which to the valuation of the wool clip and the cases should send a resolution to the following effect . With bitter tears will fill . he had done many times previously . It was P. Owens , T. Whittall , W. E. Morris , B. Phil- Turner ( Arrow Lodge , Mrs. James Meredith , raining heavily and he did what he thought Office Contracts Department . The Department opinion that the National Executive were not The liome once rich , now poor , members were reported to the War The members of the Kington Branch were of The vacant chair will rend the heart , pin ( Clerk ) , R. P. Morris ( Inspector ) , and F. Mr. Geo . Davies and Colonel Pearson . Exton ( Surveyor ) . every other man would have done under the now replied that they hal caused careful in- really alive to the fact that the Government With grief same circumstances . He also told the Bench quiries to be made in these cases and upon in- were continuing to enforce on the farmers of The brave that are no more . will fill for those who've gone that orders which he had had to refuse in pection they seemed to have been correctly this country unnecessary restrictions , which consequence of the Order had been carried out valued in accordance with the price list for were hampering farmers in carrying out their by cars from Hereford or Leominster and that the year . It was pointed out that the clips earnest wishes to assist in food production . the police were not enforcing the Order including most of the leading merchants ; it were purchased by four different buyers , in- They wished to draw attention to the urgent Radnorshire or Breconshire . need of strongly protesting against such res- The Bench decided to dismiss the case would seem that these farmers had not re - trictions to the Department concerned . payment of 4s . costs . ceived different treatment to others . With re following should have immediate attention ( 1 ) gard to the amount of the increase on the 1914 the commandeering of valuable horses at less gathering of buyers been seen around the ring a representative prices , it was not guaranteed that each indi- than their market value . This gave no en- at the Kington Stock Sales as the average price should be 35 per cent . above factorily dealt with last year and although the Talbot Hotel Paddock , Kington , there being a vidual buyer should receive 35 per cent . more couragement to the breeder to breed the best on Thursday last when Messrs . Jackson and than they actually received in 1914 , but that of horses ( 2 ) the wool question was most unsatis - McCartney held their monthly auction in the ricultural families in the neighbourhood , Mr. and bridegroom are members of well known ag- the corresponding price for similar grades of prices this year would be higher probably the record entry and record prices were obtained , wool in June and July 1914. It was pointed grading would be as unsatisfactory as before practically all lots being cleared . Yearling Frank Jones having been practically the origin . out that each of the farmers in question sold ( 3 ) the potato system gave no encouragement wethers made from 70s . to 90s . , tavo - year - old ator of the Farmers ' Union movement in the his wool direct to the Welsh manufacturers to grow for market purposes . The dealers were wethers up to 100s . , fat lambs 46s . to 59s . , fat Kington district and the first Secretary there . Mrs. Frank Russell is making , she wishes it to turers at certain times when they bought direct trouble in comparison with the grower ( 4 ) the to £ 51 155. , fat calves £ 15 to £ 16 , fat bullocks In connection with the above collection which in 1914 and it was well known that manufac allowed to charge an excessive profit for little rams £ 5 10s . to 6 15s . , cows and calves £ 30 ceremony was performed by the Vicar be known that a percentage of the money ob- paid a price in excess of that obtained in the prices of cereals for the next few years with ( the Rev. H. , E. H. Probyn , the bride , who tained from the proceeds of the sale of the ordinary way from the middleman . Mr. Robert Mercer , of Rodmersham House , was dressed in a fawn travelling costume with paper will go to the Comforts Fund for the they did not state at what period they sold £ 40 to £ 41 , barren cows £ 30 to £ 36 near Sittingbourne , Lord of the Manors of cream hat , being given away by her brother , wounded men in the Leominster Cottage Hos- their wool in 1914 , and it should be remem- he had to contend with an ever increasing son and MacCartney on Friday , June 29th , Further the downward scale did not encourage the far- yearling bullocks up to £ 21 . Buckland anl Rodmersham , one of the largest Mr. Henry Jones . mer to bring more land under cultivation when tion will be held at Kington by Messrs . Jack- hop growers in Kent , left a fortune of the from the Church to Hereford en route for send their paper in on the last week of this prices began to rise considerably and farmers seeds , etc. ( 5 ) extra cultivation for 1918. Un - pated in addition to a large number of cattle The happy couple motored pital . Everyone who can contribute is asked to bered that shortly after the outbreak of war labour bill and also higher prices of manures ; when an entry of over 2,000 wethers is autic gross value of £ 239,260 , the net personalty Llandudn . They were the recipients of a large month to the being £ 103,176 . number of valuable and useful presents . offices of Messrs . Edwards who sold then would not receive 35 per cent . less the farmer was allowed to retain his pres- Their local representative is Mr. W Morgan and Russell , Corn Square , Leominster . increase in 1916. It was also pointed out that ent staff of labour he could not possibly carry Newton , Kington . The Surveyor was directed to prepare an es- timate for laying a culvert in the water course by the side of the road between the Lane Farm and the brook in the parish of Brilley . The Clerk reported that the steam roller was now in working order and that it had been let on hire to the Kington Urban District Coun- cil . The estimate of Messrs . Deacon Bros. of £ 6 for a bed of concrete at Bullocks Mill was ac- cepted . HOPGROWER'S ESTATE . The wedding took place at St. Mary's Church , Kington , on Wednesday morning of Mr. Frank Weyman Jones , only son of the late Mr. Titley , and now of the Bridge , Kington , and Thomas and of Mrs. Jones , of Burcher Farm . Miss Gertrude Jones , younger daughter of the late Mr. William Jones , of the Lower House , on Huntington , and of Mrs. Jones , now of Eagles SARNESFIELD COURT RED Rest , Victoria Road , Kington . CROSS HOSPITAL . The Both bride PAPER COLLECTION . The Never before has , such was witnessed 10 .. The next au North Herefo and the V DILWYN LAD K We regret to state that Dilwyn , has received news th Frederick Thomas Davis , Battery , was killed on June Pte . Davis joined the Herefor November , 1914 , then being o age . After training in E transferred to the Gloucester to France at Christmas , 1916 . seen a considerable amount and has been in action on occasion . Two months ago ferred to a Trench Mortar Batt of his death was conveyed to h following letter from Capt . J " I very much regret to have on that your son , Pte . Fred Davis action the afternoon of Whilst having tea along with of his gun team à shell got a hit on the gun emplacement a son and another one of the gun was absolutely instantaneous . express to you the whole heart the Officers , N.C.O's . and men in this very great trouble of yo be a small comfort to you to 1 your son was liked . He was worked hard , was cheerful , mo although he had been with us of months he had well proved Pte . Davies , who only rea birthday three days before his son of the late Mr. Frederick formerly in the 2nd Dorsets , term of service shortly before broke out . A step - son of M been in Salonica for two and a Mrs. Lloyd has also received Pte . Kemp , who states he k good industrious worker , a willi as a lad who often spoke of ho appreciation . He adds : " He I as his death was sudden . and his mate when it happened . and stunned and my escape to n as I was close to him . I helpe from the place . It may comfor that the battery officers and m give him the best funeral possi conveyed by road to a quiet villa to a French cemetery . One of a cross with Fred's name , The turf is built battery on it . edges making a border on the me assure you of my sincere s your time of sorrow , a you in sympathy of our team and batte KILLED IN FRA We regret to state that Mr. an Morgan , of Bridge Farm , Alm cently of Upper Dewall , have been their son , Pte . Charles Vinc Gloucester Regiment , was killed in France . A letter from a ch that he and three others were k fire when taking up rations to t A comrade wrote to his sister , I Court Farm , Broxwood , sending H and stated that he helped to bu same soldier wrote that he was b Iris company . Pte . Morgan , who was born at wyn , was greatly liked in the p he lived until enlisting in the months ago last January . He was age . A service to his memory was day at Almeley Parish Church , e the Rev. R. Hyett Warner . muffled peals were rung . T In t A PRISONER OF W GERMANY . We are pleased to hear that Mrs 7 , Corn Square , Leominster , has post card from her son , Pte . S. Ma was recently reported missing , sta is a prisoner and is well cared message comes from the Prisone Camp , Hammelburg , Bavaria , and lows : 7/5/17 . Dear Mother , to let you know I am here a pris and I am getting on very well a be all right again soon . You m me as often as you like but as reg some have to be sent through the Committee , the Depot of which mouth . Please don't worry about all right and well cared for . " . LEYSTERS MAN'S D It is with regret that we record of ' te . Arthur Henry Mapp , son of Mapp , of Lane End , Leysters , nea He went to France on the 20th June was reported missing on July 19th . to joining the Forces he was emplo R. Banks , of the Perry Farm , R mother heard from the Army Coun May last that they had heard no ings about him and that his death on July 19th , 1916 . The deceased 26 years of age and single . Much is expressed with his mother and AYMESTRY MAN'S D Mrs. Beaumont , of Aymestrey , ha a letter in reference to the death o who was with the K.S.L.I. in Fra 2nd - Lieut . F. S. Corke who states th from diphtheria , adding : " He was in excellent health until two days death when he complained of feeli and was transferred to , the Field A We were informed of his death but fortunately too busy to write to you half of the officers and men of his I tender our sincere sympathy in bereavement . He was one of the hardest working men in the Compan well liked by his comrades , by who is sadly felt " LUDLOW MAN HONOU Ludlow has reason to be proud of our that has been conferred upon M Maybury , who was brought up in He became County Surveyor of Kent afterwards appointed Chief Enginee Road Board . In December , 1916 , he pointed to the command of the Roa Brigade in France with the temporar Brigadier - General . His residence is field , Horns Cross , Stone , and he has cently commended by Sir Douglas distinguished war service and was in the Honours List and the King ferred upon him the honour of the C of the Bath . Brigadier - General May brother - in - law Ludlow . THE to Alderman E. She LATE PTE . JA PREECE . Mr. Edward Preece , 76 , Bridge Str minster , has received the followin from Captain W. L. Carver , Here Regiment , in reference to the deat son , Pte . James Preece , whose de wounds on April 21st we have previ ported : " My Sergeant - Major tells he has had enquiries from a friend as to the death of your son . I am w tell you that I wrote to you soon- death and gave you all the parti could , but a fear you have never rece letter . Your son was wounded on A and was at once attended to by the S Bearers , who took him off to hospita he had his wound attended to and medical comfort could do was done gret to say , however , his wound serious that it was not possible to s life and he died in hospital and was re buried . I know this will be a sad blow but I hope it will be a slight consol you to know that at the time he rece wound he was carrying out his dut soldier in a brave and fearless mann always knew he would . He will b missed by his comrades , with whom very popular , and I also shall mis Please accept any sincere sympathy sad loss . " |