The Kington Times - March 1917
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Kington Times 17th March 1917 - Page 3
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| Date | 17/03/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 17th March 1917 |
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ORNS , RHEU- RE NOW CURED CHES . the R.A.M.C. , also edy gout or other bunions , aching . produced by cold misery are simply but there is really ch torture a single know they can all permanently cured n minutes in warm nful of the ordinary s , which will form enated water . This they come right first touch , and all gestion ( chilblains ) s , aches and infla- The feet being rom the heart to 1 , foot troubles are circulation . The ed water will stimu- baceous matter from active and healthy . or injurious effects e pressure on sensi- hemists keep Reudol up in convenient more than sufficient ot misery at very ite similar in com- f famous medicinal ris admitted to be am . Soldiers should th after coming in h . Tueir newest . nfortable as oldest acket of saltrates is in the trenches.- to the above have the following and Sergt . R. Schooledge , Wilburn , R.A.M.C ,; Corp. J. R. Pitts , allivan , Army Physi- arles , A.S.C. , M.T. DHOUSEKEEPING NSIVE . iner , Upper Church oned at Walsall on wife , whose address reet , Walsall . The at Christmas , and hat she complained nent to her , and that ld take her back to housekeeking too ex- ly given her 4s . 6d . econciliation , and ad- onth . men will be made un- aid the flirt . How narry ? " answered her ing the Scriptures He is loving his Ow Who is his neigh- NATIONAL SERVICE ENROL TO - DAY AND RELIEVE A FIT MAN FOR THE FRONT THE KINGTON TIMES . MARCH 17 , 1917 . Use less Tea Each cup of tea costs less if you use the higher grades of tea . Ceylindo Tea 2/4 2/6 2/8 A pound of 2/4 Tea makes 120 cups from the first infusion . A pound of 26 Tea makes 140 cups from the first infusion . A pound of 2/8 Tea makes 160 cups from the first infusion . International Stores THE BIGGEST GROCERS IN THE WORLD TEA COFFEE GROCERIES : PROVISIONS THE REV . DAVID OAKLEY AT firm friendships in Leominster which have en- LEOMINSTER . a The high esteem and affection in which the Rey . David Oakley , formerly Superintendent of the Leominster Primitive Methodist Circuit , and now of Blackpool , is held by his many friends and admirers in the Borough and Dist- rict , were evidenced by the success of the gatherings ot the Leominster Primitive Meth- odist Church last week end . There was large congregation in the morning when Mr. Otkley preached from Genesis 1 , S. And the evening and the morning were the first day . " Preaching to a crowded congregation on Sun- day evening the Rev. David Oakley took as his text Psalm 8 , 3-4 : " When L. consider the dheavens , the work of thy fingers , the moon and the stars , which thou hast ordained ; What is man , that thou art mindful of him ? and the son of man that thou visitest him ? " He said that this Psalm celebrated the great- ness and glory of God- " O Lord , our Lord . how excellent is Thy name in all the earth . " The message of this Psalm can be set before us in three exclamations and a false conclu- sion . This man first of all says " How great God is , " then he says " How great God's uni- verse is " and " How little man is . " Then if God be so great and God's universe so vast , and man so little , can God be mindful of me -does God , care for me . Proceeding , the preacher stated the problem in two modern instances . There was a little poem of Tennyson's describing a scene in children's hospital , where a little girl over- hears the doctor's fear that she will not pu ! through the operation which she is to undergo . She asks a child in a neighbouring cot , Emily , what she would do and she says " I would cry to the good Lord Jesus and I am sure he will see you through . " The child then states the problem that the Psalmist states- " There are such a lot of beds in the ward , and the Lord has so much to see to . How will he know it's Then there was the problem as stated by the philosopher . A man was walking home with Carlyle and as they came to the door the man said " Look at the floor of heaven . me ? ' s It is thick inlaid with patterns of bright gold . Is it not sublime ? " And Carlyle in his grim unbelieving fashion replied " Why man it's just dreadful . " There was the question in the Psalm " What is my life to God ? " Then they saw the man fighting his way through until he was able to say " Great as , God is , great as His universe is , I am greater than God's uni- verse . ' He wondered if he could help them if he pursued two lives of thought - the great- ness and glory of God and the greatness and glory of man . That passage reminded them of the greatness and glory of God as seen in nature and in His dealings with man - the con- descension , pity and thoughtfulness of God to- ward men . There were long stretches in the lives of the most spiritual of them when they were not mindful of God , but they were never forgotten by Him . This was not only seen in the realm of providence , for God had visited them in the person and ministry of His dear son . Dealing with his second point - the greatness and glory of man - the preacher said they must not shy at that . The Psalmist first looked at man in relation to nature and said " How Jittle man seems . " They thought of the vast- Tess of the universe . How science was increas- ing their impression of the greatness of God's universe . They used to think that this little speck of Earth was the centre of the universe . Did they ever think too about the duration of the universe in contrast with their own lives . When he came down Green Lane that morning and saw the hills , the church , and the river and all the features of the landscape , just as it was 26 years ago , he felt it was the same and yet not the same . They were gone , the old familiar faces - the little lives of men and women who gathered there to hear his first poor little sermon . One generation goeth and another cometh , but the earth endureth for ever . That was not scientifically true . The hills of Wales used to be higher than the Alps and the universe as a whole was show- ing signs of wear and tear , but in comparison with the little life of man the universe seemed to be everlasting . They would see that , the Psalmist struggled to the position where he thought his life , distinct , separate , individual , in its seeming littleness , was an object of God's care , the thought which suggested that man was greater than the universe . Mind was more important than matter . Soul and spirit were mightier than mere bulk . The man who could think about a mountain and climb it , and tell the distance to the stars and their weight , had got something that was greater than matter . Man was made in the image of God , and God . had placed in them the divine spark and made them worthy of His care and visitation . Sin . made man little , but God's design was man's littleness , but his greatness . To what heights of heroism , to what splendour of good- ness might that , greatness raise them . He con- cluded by urging them not to let sin make them little ; they were God's children . of not In inviting the choir to assist at the gather- ing on Monday evening Mr. Oakley paid a warm tribute to the musical features of the services . and the splendid lead which the choir - had given to the singing that day . The presence Mr. DeVall recalled the early days of his ministry . when if he and the preacher had ceased singing the service of , praise , would have had a speedy end . Thank God , since those days so many of their young friends had come forward to enrich the services of the Church . " THE GREATEST GAME IN THE WORLD . " LECTURE BY THE REV . DAVID OAKLEY . The outstanding personality of the Rev. David Oakley , which has not only made many dured for a quarter of a century , but has made its mark in the Primitive Methodist Connexion as a whole , is never seen to better advan- tage than in his popular lectures . Bubbling with rich humour , pointed with forceful anecdote , they carry home in the most effective manner some high moral lesson . Mr. Oakley's especial skill in this form of oratory has long been recognised in Leominster , and the crowded audience on Monday night to hear his lecture on " The Greatest Game in the World ( by one of the players ) " showed that his efforts are eagerly anticipated as ever . as 1.S. 94 were made the main business of life rather than its recreation . , Games , however , could be played in a Christian way , and the virtues of patience , cheerfulness , unselfishness , self con- trol , self discipline , good humour and good tem- per could be displayed . What was the great- est game in the world ? Some would say sport , others politics , or money making , while some looked upon the fearful , soul harrowing thing called War as a great game . The greattest game in the world was the game of Life . He made no apology for calling Life a game be- cause the world's greatest preacher St. Paul likened the Christian life to wrestling , to the Mr. William Jones , of Richards Castle , pre- running of a race and again and again em- sided and expressed his pleasure at again meet - ployed the military figure . It was not a ing Mr. Oakley after nearly 20 years . He gamble , no game of chance ; it was a game of thanked them for the privilege of presiding at skill , character and endurance . In this great that meeting for he knew they had a splendid game the first thing was the choosing of sides . minister and had heard excellent reports of There were only two sides and they must take their work at Leominster . It had been his one , right or wrong , good or evil , God or the privilege to be Chairman on two occasions for Devil . They could not take both sides , there their present president . He felt sometimes could be no attitude of compromise , or of im- drawn towards Presidents . They would remem - possible neutrality , for sooner or later their ber that they once had as President of their position would be defined for them . He en- Connexion plain William Jones and he was treated the young people entering into the great wondering if some day in the near future their game of life to see the importance of taking a brother who was to lecture to them that night side and of choosing truth , conscience , prin- might be the President of their Connexion ( ap- ciple and manhood . Then they must consider plause . He was quite certain he would fill the the goal that was to be aimed at . That goal office well and with dignity . He did not in- was three - fold ( 1 ) , the realisation of character troduce Mr. Oakley as a new friend , but as ( 2 ) , the doing of our life's work , and ( 3 ) the at- an old friend . He understood that that was tainment of our destiny . Character was the not his first visit . Periodically he came back only thing that would last when they had to his old Circuit which showed what a friendly gone and it was not a thing of easy attain feeling existed between them . ment . It must be worked for with patience , Then resoluteness , hopefulness and prayer . there was the doing of their life's work . The true idea of life was stewardship and service . Then they had to attain their destiny , the rich blessedness of the nearer vision of God and the higher service . In those three things they had the true test of success or defeat in life . They no necessary antagonism between Christianity must consider the spirit in which the game and sport there were often un - Christian accom- must be played . He urged them to play it paniments to sports and games - bad company , manfully , honestly , with humanity , and brother- gambling , late hours , extravagant expenditure , liness . He wanted to tell the young men that and very often altheticism sports and games it was the most manly thing in the world to The Rev. David Oakley in his lecture said that England was noted for its love of sport and games . There was no necessary antagonism between Christianity and sport . He said that because he had not spent 20 hours in his 26 years ministry in any game or sport . He was not a better man for that . While there was PLOUGH Season Late ? BUT THE PRICE OF HORSES is still rising : BUY NOW ! while you can . FORTHCOMING RED CROSS SALE . be a Christian . They must play not only man- fully , but with courage . Play it with decision of spirit and of character ; make up your mind you will win . Speaking of a visit to a hospital where there were 4,000 wounded soldiers , the lecturer said he was amazed by the spirit of COMMITTEE MEETING AT LEOMINSTER . cheerfulness and hopefulness and good humour A meeting of the Committee of the Leomin- which these men were carrying maimed as they ster Farmers Red Cross Sale took place at the were into the great game of life . They must Royal Oak Hotel on Friday last , when there recognise that so much of this great game was were present : Mr. F. J. Colebatch ( Chairman ) , team playing . It was a great thing in busi- Mr. B. C. Ridgley ( vice - Chairman ) , Alderman ness or in a church to be able to get on with H. Gosling ( Treasurer ) , Alderman H. F. Rus- other people . Think of the effect of this in sell , Miss D. M. Brown Cave , Mr. E. T. Cave , the home . He read of a man who was so good Mr. F. Whiteman , Alderman George Page , that nobody could live with him . His belief Mr. J. K. Hyslop , Mr. W. H. Batten , Mr. J. was that domestic difficulties rarely arose Compton , Mr. Edwards ( Widgeon Hill ) , Mr. through downright wickedness ; they arose R. Beamand , Mr. F. J. Williams ( Yatton ) , through the failure of husband and wife to Mr. G. H. Pugh ( Birchen , Mr. A. W. Bright , " realise that life was largely team playing . In Mr. J. Robinson , Mr. Owen Dyke , Mr. G. conclusion he asked them to remember the vast Phillips ( Drayton ) , Mr. F. C. Tomkins , Mr. importance of bringing all their resources to W. Bounds ( Leominster ) , Mr. J. Roberts , Mr. bear . The presumption of youth was that it J. Woodhouse , Mr. H. Powell ( Brimfield ) , Mr. could win the game without outside help . It P. Pugh Uphampton ) , with the General Sec- felt strong enough , skilful enough to win the retary ( Mr. J. P. Griffiths ) . great game of life without availing itself of its resources . Among these he placed health , fresh air , cold water , exercise , plain living and beyond everything total abstinence .. In these The Committes revised the list of collectors days when we wanted every ounce of strength accordingly . and every resource they could utilise , they In regard to approaching the landowners and must remember that the most damning thing gentry of the district the Treasurer agreed to to them in the sight of God was that drink was send out a circular letter on the same lines as still abroad in the nation Sooner or later that sent out last year by Alderman Russell . England would have to decide between beer The question of advertising was discussed and and bread and they had not yet learned that Mr. Cave remarked that the press were very they could not have both . Perhaps in the generous on the last occasion . It was decided to issue a poster advertising the sale and ap pealing for contributions and later to publish the details of the sale by advertisement in the local press . days that were near at hand we should be glad to have the foodstuffs that we were now wasting in drink . England's greatest peril to- day was drink , for no man under its influence could bring to the service of the nation the best of which he was capable . It made them wonder whether England that was wont to con- quer others was going to allow this shameful conquest of herself . The lecturer said that other resources in the great game . were good books , friendship , church fellowship , and be- yond all the great resource of life was God . Whether as individuals or a nation if they had not got the great resource of all - God - life would turn out a tragic failure . The lecturer concluded with a stirring recital of Kipling's Recessional . The Chairman supported the lecturer's re- marks in regard to drink . It had been found that the men who drank were no good to fight our battles . After a collection had been made for the Trust Funds , the Rev. H. S. Millward in suit- The Secretary reported that he had sent out 83 collecting books , of these 7 had been re- turned . Questions of various money - making side - shows were discussed . One idea which was approved was that there should be a ticket selling effort between Mr. Dudley Bright and Mr. WaBounds , for a draw for a black pig and a white pig res- pectively . Various small details were brought up and it was decided to refer these to the following Com- mittee : Mr. Colebatch , Mr. Hyslop , Mr. Gos- ling , Russell , Mr. Robinson , Mr. Ridgley . Mr. Batten and Mr. Compton . Mr. Pugh mentioned that at Knighton a large amount was raised by guessing the weight of the Lord Lieutenant of the County . He suggested that the Mayor should allow a simi- lar competition in regard to his weight to be held in Leominster . The idea caught on and the details were left to Mr. C. H. Harvey , who was one of the suc- able terms thanked the Chairman and lec- cessful organisers of the " biggest turkey in turer for their much appreciated services and | Herefordshire " competition which made £ 270 a successful meeting , concluded with the sing for the Comforts Fund . ing of the Doxology . NEW DEPARTMENT OF STEAM- PLOUGHING . GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE FOR FARMERS . A great effort is being made by the Board of Agriculture to cultivate all available land , and a special Steam Cultivation Department has been formed to urge the more general adoption of steam ploughing . Interview by a Press Association representa- tive on Saturday , Sir Arthur Lee said he was confident that if the farmers would only help the department to the full extent of their powers , we could have a further 50,000 acres under cultivation within the next six weeks . " What we want , " he continued , " is that machinery in operation seven days a week , every steam plough owner should keep his from daylight to dark . This department will do everything in its power to supply the neces- sary men . , No single steam tackle should be idle for tlie , lack of a continuous supply of coal and water . " Mr. John Allen , of Oxford , has been ap- pointed honorary adviser on all matters relat- ing to steam cultivation . MILITARY TRAINING AND PLOUGHING . Major Hunt on Tuesday , in the House of Commons , asked the Under Secretary of State for War whether the men in the army in the United Kingdom not wanted as drafts for the front before the end of April , who were ac- customed to ploughing , could be summoned at once and given leave from the ariny , so that they could come back and assist in ploughing the necessary land for the next seven , weeks . Mr. Macpherson : Every effort has been made , when alloting men who have been pu at the disposal of the Board of Agriculture , to select those with agricultural experience . It is not possible , however , to delay the training of men for drafts by sending them on furlough for ploughing . RABBITS NOT TO BE EXPERIMENTED ON . In view of the value of the rabbit as food , the Vice - Chancellor of the University of Lon- don has given instructions that it shall not be used in practical examinations in zoology or science students or in general biology for medi- cal students during the period of the war . J STATE TO BUY BARLEY . OFFER TO PURCHASE FROM LARGE HOLDERS . The Royal Commission on Wheat Supplies are prepared to receive offers of holdings f not less than 500 quarters of 4481b . of home- grown barley on the conditions : - than 10 per cent . moisture , to be sweet and Barley , kiln - dried , and containing not more sound . In case of delivery earlier than June in case of delivery later than June 15 price in 12 , price reduced by 2d . per quarter per week ; by net cash seven days after delivery . Buyer creased by 3d . per quarter per week . Payment to supply sacks . Offers , stating quantity , should be ad- dressed to the Secretary , Royal Commission on Wheat Supplies , Trafalgar House , Waterloo House , Waterloo - place , S.W. ( 1 ) , before March 14 , and will be accepted or rejected by tele- gram by March 17 . POLICE TO HELP THE PLOUCHMEN . LOCAL AUTHORITIES RELEASE MANY MEN . SCOTLAND TO THE RESCUE . Another admirable example of how local authorities can assist agriculture has been given by Mr. John Morren , Chief Constable of the Counties of Roxburgh , Selkirk , and Berwick . When the warm approval of the county author- ities he has decided to lend the services of about 40 police constables , most of them ploughmen before they joined the service , and all ex- perienced in agriculture . The men will , as far as possible , be employed in their own dis- tricts and will be available for any ordinory duties in an emergency . Glasgow has released over 80 of its municipal employees for the ploughing season . Another squad of about 150 will be available in a few days . This shows what can be done on the one hand by a large city , and on the other by counties which , except for a few small towns . are sparsely populated . If the whole country were to contribute on the same scale as Glasgow and the Roxburgh police area , an army of well over 10,000 plough- men would be raised at once , and the problem of spring sowing greatly simplified . Special constables who can do extra duty for the next few months will make it easier for ex - ploguh- men in the regular force to be temporarily re- leased for work on the land . FRYER'S Overtime Tractor Don't buy Horses ... SELL THEM ! The Overtime Farm Tractor costs about the same as three good horse's to - day . It will plough an acre of medium land in just over an hour , at the cost of 1/8 for paraffin . Does the work of eight horses . Drawing 4 - furrow Plough , 2 Binders , Harrows , Cultivators , Mowers , etc. , and drives the largest Thresher with Ele- vator . Combines high power with light weight . Rarely idle , but when it is - COSTS NOTHING ! This Tractor will pay for itself the first year and then earn you big dividends . Many times cheaper than farming with horses . Call and see this wonderful machine or write for name of nearest farmer using on FRYER Ltd. , Leominster , Will give you all information and arrange for you to see the Tractor working with a Four- Furrow Plough . Will Help You Forward . 3 T.PORTER Hay , Corn and Seed Merchant , Leominster . Seed Oats . Garton's Abundance , Black Tartarians , & c . Seed Wheat . Cook's Wonder , Webb's Challenge , & c . Seed Peas . Grey Jacks . Goldfinder , & c . Seed Beans . Seed Vetches . Seed Potatoes . Up - to - Date , King Edward , Early Eclipse . A LL SEED has been carefully selected and is a good change for this District . T. PORTER Hay , Corn and Seed Merchant , Leominster . WANTED !! Volunteers for EVERY FARMER should study TRACTOR Motor Ploughing . PLOUGHING to assist him with the Labour Question , and and also obtain Large Crops for Country's Benefit . We are proving to the Farmers by experiment that this Tractor is the BEST to purchase . FRYER LTD . , Leominster . This machine ploughs One Acre in 63 minutes ! C. Light on the land , easy to drive , pulls 4 - furrow Plough , Harrows , Cultivators , 2 Binders , drives the largest Thresher , and Elevator , etc. , and does the work of 8 to 10 good horses at a surprisingly low working cost . The Overtime Tractor Price £ 325 . is high - powered and able to handle all the work on an average farm easily . It will enable you to get your plough- ing done at the right time , and done quickly and well . C. If you are using horses , this machine will be a revelation to you , and you can't afford to be without it . We are giving demonstrations and will be pleased to notify you on receipt of p.c. Or call and see the " Overtime " in our showroom . Fryer Ltd. , Leominster Messrs . James Fryer , Ltd. Have been appointed to take charge of all the Motor Ploughs which are being sent into Herefordshire by the Govern- ment for Ploughing and Farm Work , and a number will shortly be in their hands . We shall be glad to have the names and addresses of any Volunteers who would undertake the work of driving a Farm Tractor and Plough . Two men are required for each Tractor to work 8 hours per shift and the tractors will work night and day so that six men are required for each Tractor for the 24 hours . The wages are good and there is a bonus on the quantity of acres ploughed each shift . At the moment we only want the names of the Volunteers who would undertake this work . The preference will be given to men who understand Motor Engineer- ing and driving them , and Ploughmen or men with some experience of Plough- ing . All applications to be sent to Mr. W. D. EDWARDS , Borough Motor Works , LEOMINSTER . HEALO If you have a Bad Leg Leema Old , Sores . Wounds , Ringworm . Cuts , Burns , Scurf , or any skin affection , seni to Maurice Smith & Co. , Kidderminster , for a free sample of HEALO Ointment . Try it , you need not send for a large box . A Shifnal lady says it is worth £ 5 a box . HEALO allays all irritation , reduces inflammation , prevents festering , soothes and heals all bad legs . Don't say your case is hopeless without trying HEALO . Boxes 1/3 and 3 / - Local Agent : - J. W ROWE , Chemist , High St. , Leominster .. TH |