The Kington Times - March 1917
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Kington Times 17th March 1917 - Page 4
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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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4 IF YOU WANT THE THE KINGTON Best Furniture obtainable , at moderate prices , GO TO THE FIRM THAT MAKES IT . Pennell Bros. , Duke Street , Kington . Poultry , Eggs , Fruit , Rabbits and Agicultural Poduce . E. DRINKWATER GREYLANDS , HEREFORD , Will attend The Talbot Hotel Yards and Market , KINGTON , every TUESDAY . BEST PRICES given for any quantity of the Cash Payments . above . Pullets For Sale . Dental Surgery . MESSRS . T. R. Johnson AND D. F. Osborne 11 , St. Owen St. , HEREFORD , Strathview , MALVERN . ATTENDANCE AT Church St. , Kington . Every TUESDAY . ' S - B W. G. STORR - BARBER Sculptor . Studio & Works : Etnam Street ; also Top of Bargates . FOR BEST TIME . RESTRICTED LIGHTING 8.5 LIGHTING - UP LAMPS ON VEHICLES . Saturday , March 17 6.35 Sunday , March 18 6:37 8.7 Monday , March 19 6.38 8.8 Tuesday , March 20 6.40 8.10 Wednesday , March 21 6.42 8.12 Thursday , March 22 6.43 8.13 Friday , March 23 6.45 8.15 The Kington Times . SATURDAY , DECEMBER 17th , 1917 . KINGTON NOTES . The death has occurred at Castle Shane , County Monaghan , of Colonel Edward Scuda- more Lucas , at the age of 64. Many of the older generation living in North Herefordshire will remember that at the General Election of July , 1886 , Colonel Lucas contested the seat in the Liberal interest against the late Sir James Rankin . This was the first General Election held after the conversion of Mr. Gladstone and the bulk of the Liberal party to the principle of Home Rule , and Colonel Lucas , himself a considerable Irish landowner , Monumental Work in all its branches . Satisfaction Guaranteed . Graves Bricked Coffins Made AND on the Shortest notice . TIMES . MARCH 17. 1917 . Jay & Storr - Barber , TOP Builders , Undertakers , & c . , 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 - laid . KINGTON URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL . WAR AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE . Monday last , present , Mr. W. H. Banks A meeting of the Kington War Agricultural ( Chairman ) , Mr. A. Temple ( Vice - Chairman ) , Committee was held on Tuesday last when Messrs . C. Price , D. Douglas , W. Griffiths , there were present Mr. John Edwards ( Chair- James Thomas , F. T. Roper , W. B. Lloyd , G. man , Mr. Phillip Davies , Mr. T. W. Sankey , Phillips , S. Geassent , T. H. Coleman , J. R. also Mr. John Price , Thomas Price , J. T. Swindells ( Clerk ) , and W. Price ( Surveyor ) . Duggan , and W. Jenkins . The Surveyor was authorised to obtain 500- quick from Mr. Ractliffe of Lyonshall , for the hedge at the Outfall Works . He was also directed to obtain tenders from Deacon Bros. and the Old Radnor Trading Company for the supply of 3 tons of coal for the use of the steam roller . supply of bran at 15s . per cwt . and that of supply of Bran at 15s . per cwt . and that of Messrs . Passey Nott and Company for best English white oats at 33s . per 200 lbs . was accepted : The Clerk reported that the total amount of Improvement Rate collected was £ 293 16s . 6d . eaving outstanding £ 48 11s . 8d . including voids and returns on appeal . The Clerk also presented a list of persons whose rates were still in arrear and the Committee authorised him to take whatever steps might be necessary to secure payment , e In accordance with a notice given at the last meeting Mr. F. T. Roper moved that the Rev. H. E. H. Probyn , vicar of Kington be co - opted a member of the Council in the place of Colonel Pearson who had resigned his seat . Mr. Banks seconded . Mr. Geaussent opposed the principal of co- option and moved an amendment that the vacancy be not filled . This was seconded by Mr. Douglas . The amendment was put to the meeting and the following five voted for it ! Messrs . Geaus- sent , Douglas , Hughes , Griffiths , Phillips , and against the amendment the Chairman , Messrs . Roper , Temple , Price , Thomas , Lloyd and Cole- man , A letter was read from Mr. H. K. Foster , Executive Officer of the Herefordsahire War Agricultural Committee stating that they pro- posed to allot a " Titan Tractor " to the Kington District and asking what farm the tractor should commence work on . It was resolved that Mr. Foster be asked to send the tractor to Kington on the 20th inst . , which is Fair Day , and that it may be on view at 11 o'clock ; also that the maximum price to be charged should not exceed 15s . an acre . GREAT OAK ( EARDISLEY ) . A concert was held at the above place on and although the Friday night , March 9th , weather conditions were far from being favour- able for the event , owing to the heavy snow- falls during the week , and the roads seemingly a very encouraging number of impassable , people congregated in the Schoolroom . A good programme given by local talent chiefly , was carried out to an expectant audience . Chairman for the evening was Mr. David Rhys of Peterchurch , and right well did he fill his The office . He also favoured the audience with a Other items were few ably rendered solos . two solos in fine style by Miss . M. Pritchard , Welson , who received a hearty encore ; two solos very effectively sung by Miss M. Dykes , Almeley , encored ; two solos well given by Miss Rhoda Gwillym , Great Oak ; a duet was nicely given by Miss M. Dykes and Miss R. Gwillym , two recitations were given by Mrs. Spicer and J. A. COLE Is now showing an Exceptionally Cheap Lot OF Warm Underwear , Consisting of Bodices , Vests , Divided Skirts , Combinations , ETC .. 25 per cent . Under To - day's Price . J. A. COLE , THE PEOPLE'S DRAPER , 24 , High Street , Leominster , Mr. Geaussent's amendment was there another tations w M. Dykes , and Mrs. Spicer North Herefordshire fore defeated and on the proposition being put to the meeting it was declared carried by 7 votes to 5 . Mr. T. W. Bourne , of Hylton , Kington , and Mr. G. H. Medlicott , Nags Head , Kington were appointed Overseers of the parish for one year . KINGTON URBAN LOCAL TRIBUNAL . was an enthusiastic supporter of the new pol- ( Chairman , Messrs . W. H. Banks , E. Bird , Monday last , present Mr. W. C. Chambers icy . The conditions prevailing in the constitu- H. G. Hughes , S. Geaussent , C. Price , J. ency at that time were not at all favourable Oliver , W. Price , and Captain Mahir ( Military to such a candidature and it is not surprising that Sir James Rankin obtained a majority of 1,893 . A sale of the stock and other effects of the late Mr. George Parry , Lower House , Eardis- land , will be held by Messrs . Edwards , Rus- sell and Baldwin on Monday , March 19th , at 2 p.m. The lots include two dairy cows , with young calf , cross - bred yearling heifer , imple- ments , cider and casks , household furniture , dairy utensils , etc. Miss M. Wilton , in a highly appreciative manner , and were warmly applauded ; im- Accom- promptu speech won by Mrs. Spicer . panists were Miss M. C. Rhys , Miss A. Taylor and Mrs. Spicer . A hearty vote of thanks as given to all who had contributed to the pro- gramme , and the entertainment concluded with the National Anthem of Wales . PRESTEIGN and the War . DISTRICT NOTES . At Leominster Market on Tuesday last large supplies of all kinds of stock , were on offer , heavy bulls making the record price for this market of £ 73 , ripe steers £ 45 , cows KINGTON MEN WOUNDED . £ 48 , heifers £ 44 , cows with calves up to £ 40 IOS . , barren cows up to £ 31 , in - calvers £ 37 , Information has been received that Lieutenant bunches of store steers made up to £ 25 17s . 6d . , Thomas R. Hawkins of Fair View , Kington , fat calves made up to € 16 , rearing calves Ewes with their lambs up to 98s . per He was formerly Ss . has been wounded in France . in the employ of the Old Radnor Trading couple , fat wethers up to £ 5 4s . 6d . , fat ewes Company at Kington and joined the Shropshire 90s . , fat ramis £ 6 155. , sows with their pigs war . up to £ 20 , sows in pig £ 14 7s . 6d . , fat sows Yeomanry soon after the outbreak of reaching the rank of sergeant , and ultimately £ 21 15s . , bacon pigs up to £ 18 , porks S 145. , store pigs making up to 515 . being given a commission in the Royal Field Artillery . He was home on leave in December At No. 1 Smallholding , Berrington and Eye , Amongst other soldiers wounded are Private on Saturday , March 17th , Messrs . Edwards , of Mill Street , Kington , and Private George structions of the executors of the late Mr. Pritchard of Welson Farm , Eardisley , both Green . The lots include 18 cross - bred cattle , 2 working horses and the collection of nearly serving with the Gloucesters . new farm implements , gears , etc. The sale will commence at 12.30 prompt . last . • LOCAL TRIBUNAL the absence of the Chairman , Mr. Whitmore Tuesday , Mr. William Davies , presiding in Green - Price . Also there were present the Rev. H. L. Kewley , Messrs . J. Powell , and H. J. E. J. Bach aged 23 , single , manager of grocery Sparey , together with the Military Representa- Thomas Lewis , son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Lewis Russell and Baldwin will conduct a sale by in- and provisional establishment carried on by tive , the Hon . F. Clegg Hill , and the Clerk , his father in High Street , Kington , representative ) .. Refused . The Tribunal , however , the absolute exemption granted in June last On the application of the military authorities to Wilfred Munslow , group 41 , The Laurels , Kington , Veterinary Surgeon , was revised on the ground of urgent need of Veterinary Sur- geons for the Army . firmed the certificate granted . confirmed the certificate granted . mechanic in the employ of Mr. W. A. Owens . Reviewed on application of the military , and the certificate of conditional exemption granted We are compelled to hold over until next week several interesting letters on the food MONUMENTAL WORK . problem and district news , owing to the large in January last was confirmed . Established by J. Jay , 1840 . Satisfaction Guaranteed . THANKS . TR . SAMUEL JONES and daughter wish M to acknowledge with thanks the many messages of sympathy sent them in their be- reavement , also floral tributes . 57 , Bridge Street , Kington . STRAYED . TRAYED to Lawton Hall , 2 ewes . Owner ST kindly claim within 5 days . If not will be sold to defray expenses . - Apply at above address . LOST . OST on Wednesday , between Post Office Finder rewarded on returning same to Messrs . ELLWOOD and SON , Drapers Lane , Leominster . Land DrawerLay , FOUNTAIN PEN number of appeals on the vital questions now before us , as we feel it our duty to help for- ward the publicity of these important ques- tions . Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin an- nounce a sale at Nunsland , Broxwood , on Fri- day , March 22nd , by instructions of the repre- sentatives of the late Mr. John Price . The catalogue comprises 25 cattle , 9 cart and other horses , implements , gearing 5 horse - power portable oil engine , etc. At Hereford Market on Wednesday fat bulls made up to £ 60 , fat steers up to £ 60 5s . , heif- ers to 49 55. , cows £ 41 IOS . , cows with calves £ 35 10s . , bundles of store steers £ 22 17s . 6d . , outlying heifers £ 18 . An exceptional supply of sheep off roots , root tegs making up to 945 . each . Prices remained very firm throughout the sale . report . KINGTON NATIONAL EGG COLLECTION . Mr. F. L. Green . Preteign , aged 40 last birthday , asked for an Henry William Payne , hairdresser , High St. , SHIRLHEATH . LECTURE BY THE REV . DAVID OAKLEY ON MAKING THE BEST OF THINGS . " LEOMINSTER MAN AWARDED THE MILITARY MEDAL . ( per Miss Warren ) 20 , Eye Council School The rainstorm of Wednesday night was remarkable for the fact that it fell at a time of high barometer with an east wind , when , according to the recognised rules , the weather Among recent recipients of the Military should be dry . Another extraordinary circum- Methodist Church to hear the Rev. David Field Bakery , A.S.C. , who is now serving in that the rain water collected in butts and cis- A good company assembled in the Primitive Medal is Sergeant T. Edwards , of the -th stance was noted by many people , namely Oakley deliver his popular lecture on " Making Egypt , having previously been with the Forces terns was found to be black and left a sooty the Best of Things . " Mr. William Goodman at the Dardanelles . Sergt . Edwards learnt his deposit . It is suggested that the clouds which who presided . expressed his pleasure in being trade with the late Mr. Harper , of Drapers unburdened themselves at Leominster must privileged to take the chair at the meeting . Lane , Leominster , afterwards holding a good have come from over the Black Country . He had known Mr. Oakley for many years . position with the Aerated Bread Company in When he first came to the Circuit he was London . In March , 1915 , he offered his ser- Five hundred and ninety - nine eggs were scarcely more than a boy but he proved him- vices and within nine weeks of joining he received at the local National Egg Collection self in every way a man . They formed a went to the Dardanelles and afterwards to 106 ggs were received at the Depot on Tues- high opinion of him in those days , and that Egypt . He has thus been from home for 22 Depot on Friday last . The collections being as day and 14 were bought , making a total of 120. opinion had been confirmed at each succeeding months without leave . He is a son of the late follows : Ivington ( per Miss Hyslop ) 60 , and 20 to Miss Greenly for the local hospital . Of these 100 were sent to the Central Depot visit . Mr. John Edwards and of Mrs. Edwards , 86 , Leinthall Earles School 2 , Leysters Children The Rev. David Oakley delighted the Etnam Street , Leominster , and a sister of and Mrs. Hawkins and Mrs. Chattock 23 , Town The eggs were sent by Mrs. Davies ( Hergest ) 1 , audience with an effort which could not be Mrs. Potter , of 77 , Etnam Street . In an in- Collection ( per Miss L. Norgrove ) 11S . 4d . and Mr. G. Davies 4 , per Mrs Hicks 18 , Mrs. Jones otherwise than productive of the best results . teresting letter received recently Sergeant II eggs , ( per Miss Dowding ) 2s . 8d . and 17 ( Pernhos 3 , Kington Girls Sshool 10 , Kington There was much of sound homely philosophy Edwards says it has not been his luck to get eggs , Hope and Ford 3 , Eyton Parish 22 , Eyton Infants School 11 , Miss Meredith ( Rosehill ) , the challenge of the christian ideal and withal leave , although it is 22 months since he was School 2 , Orleton School 22 , Eardisland School Mrs. Meredith ( Titley ) 4 , per Mrs. Milne a fund of humour which scintillated through in Leominster . He continues , " We have fin- ( per Mr. T. Wood ) 24 , Eardisland ( per Miss ( Titley ) 12 , Mrs. Owens ( Hergest ) 3 , Miss Pear- the whole lecture . The illustrations used ished here now . A fresh bakery section has May Dyke ) 20 , Pudleston Parish ( per Mrs. son 6 , Mrs. Price ( Rustock ) 3 , per Mrs. Cornish were drawn from every conceivable source . come to take over . Being the Sergeant Master Owen ) 31 , Cockgate School ( per Mrs. Evans ) Hatkins 7 , per Mrs. Halker 19 , and 12 which Mr. Oakley does not hesitate to gather fruit Baker in charge of my section I have handed 2 , Monkland ( per Miss Moody ) is . and 3 eggs , should have been included in last week's wherever it grows . Here it is from the rich Cash donations came from A. Friend field of literature , now from the wayside hedge , everything over to the new sergeant who has Lucton ( per Mrs. Payne Brown ) 17 , Humber come with his men to relieve me and my Parish ( per Mrs .. Rome ) 10 , Eye and Moreton 4d . , Mrs. Hall 3d . , per Mrs. Cornish Hatkins again from that vineyard wherein he rejoices 1s . A letter was received by Miss Hilda to expend his talents . The subject was treated boys . Everything is cleared up straight and Langford ( dated March 6th ) from a wounded under three heads : how to make the best of above board , so now we are having a few ( per Mr. Vick ) 25 , Navy Stall Collection in gunner , telling her that an egg with her name our circumstances ; how to make the best of days ' rest , just waiting orders to move on Market 24 ( the contributors being Mrs. and address on had " reached a hospital in ourselves ; how to make the best of other somewhere else . I can do with a rest , for it Swaithe , Nordan , Miss Griffiths , Easthampton , Rouen , and was duly eaten and appreciated by people . Many went away determined to put is the first I have had since I left good old two friends ) ; bought with cash in hand 190 . a Tommy . " The recipient of the letter from into immediate practice the exhortations of the England . It has been a hard and trying time The other contributors were : The Misses for me and the boys , the best lot that a master Williams ( Stocktonbury ) , Miss Hutchinson In proposing a vote of thanks to the Chair- baker could have under his charge . Out hefe ( Grantsfield ) , Mrs. White ( Leinthall Earles ) , man and speaker the Circuit Minister said that the heat has been dreadful . When you come to Miss Price Jones ( Eaton , Hennor ) , Miss Burl- in Old Testament times names were chosen bake in the open at 137 degrees in the shade ton ( Eaton Hill ) , Mrs. Howells ( Eyton ) , Mrs. I have had three Levick ( Hennor ) , Miss Chambers ( Harteld ) , with discrimination and thoughtfulness . Now- it will try the strongest . adays there was often striking incongruity or four of my boys in hospital the same time . Miss Pinches ( Yarpole ) , Mrs. B. Hall , Mrs. between the name and its owner . However But we never grumble , and have stuck to it Herring ( Ashton ) , Miss Moody ( Horkesley We are all doing House ) , Miss Edwards ( Monkland ) , Mrs. he was certain that whatever the etymology of through thick and thin . DEATH OF SEAMAN T. J. HILL . the Chairman's name it was in his case our best for the finest country in the world , Thomas ( West End ) , Mrs. Bright ( Ivington- You will get a pleasant bury ) . The Depot Controllers wish to thank We regret to record the death of Seaman perfectly descriptive of his life and conduct . dear old England . Thomas John Hill , of H.M.S. Vivid , who It was because he ( the Chairman ) was a good surprise when I tell you I have been mentioned the following contributors to the new Eye and man they delighted to sit under his presidency . in despatches and have been awarded the Moreton collection ( per Miss Warren ) , Miss passed away on Friday , February 17th , at the early age of 20. He was the only son of Mr. Primitive Methodism owed much to such as Military Medal , for merit and devotion to Edwards , Mrs. Brocklehurst , Miss I. Stokes , and Mrs. John Hill , Gate House , Risbury , he and it was the sincere prayer of many that duty in the field . ' The officers , N.C.O.'s . and Mrs. Mutlów , Mrs. Adams , Mrs. Hotchkiss and men came and shook hands , and said how Mrs. Perigo . The following is quoted from a with whom much sympathy is felt . He joined Mr. Goodman may be spared to render still My ward ( one of pleased they were and that I had well earned hospital sister's letter : the Navy in May last at Hereford and was greater service to the church he loved . Speaking of the lecturer Mr. Millward re- it . I have always done my best for everyone 24 ) has at present 64 men ; our eggs usually called up on December 26th , and left for a You can imagine the diffi- naval port . He joined the Navy intending to marked that his annual visit was a perennial in any little thing I could and gave them the number about 6 . No man was more welcome amongst best of bread , better the officers say than they hope you will be very successful in your culty of dealing them out judiciously . Ludlow , Monday . A very quiet market . remain after the war . His letters home were delight . Grain scare . Prices firmer . Demand good and always bright and cheerful . He reported that them . Mr. Oakley's lecture invariably stimu- get when they are home in England . " There was a high efforts to make people give out of their fulness . prices averaged English wheat , per bushel of they had good food and that he liked his mess lated and uplifted them . If they could see what the men are bearing in 75 lbs . 12s . to 12s . 2d .; barley , 76s . to 80s . per pals and officers . He was told that it was the note in all he said and such services he 60 the hospitals I think they would never need quarter ; beans , 70s . to 726. per guarter ; black to be asked again . " The National Egg Col- oats , 24s . to 25s . por quarter ; white oats , 26s . coldest weather they had known for 30 years . generously rendered were calculated to do the On February 16th telegrams were received Curcuit an lection Organising Secretary , London , writes to 27s . per quarter ; flour , per sack of 5 bush - telling the parents of his illness and Mr. Hill resolution was carried with great enthusiasm . to say that all the eggs from this collection . els ( 20lbs . , best 3s . 4d . , seconds 70s . are at present being sent to help to supply the Base Hospitals in France . MARKETS . CATTLE . a wounded Australian , quoted last week , was Miss Doris Jones , not Miss Doris Brown as , Hereford , Wednesday . - Fair supply of beef , and for best quality trade was firm , from 1s . 1d . to 1s . 2d . per lb. One bullock realised £ 60 odd and another of 13cwt . £ 56 . Inferior sorts were cheaper . Good show of sheep with stated changeable trade and a downward tendency ; small fat animals fetched 54s . to over 60s . , prime larger sorts 70s . to 90s . , and up to 113s . Newchurch for the very best , or 1s . 2d . to 1s . 4d . per lb. , Cascob but inferior lots were easier . Pigs , a moderate display , maintained last week's rates ; porkers 18s . to 21s . 6d . and bacons 17s . to 20s . 6d . per RADNOR & WEST HEREFORD HOUNDS . WILL MEET Monday , March 19th , Friday , March 23rd , At 11.15 a.m. NORTH HEREFORDSHIRE HOUNDS . WILL MEET Egdon Hill Monday , March 19th , Thursday , March 22nd , ... Burghope Gate Berrington Saturday , March 24th , At 12 Noon . HINTS FOR THE HOME . CELERY VINEGAR . Celery tops , roots and the outside stalks are invariably thrown away , yet these , writes " Gem , " make delicious flavourings for soups and stews , and dry just as successfully as carrots . Put the over score . Store cattle big entry , which found a ready sale ; four two - year - olds fetched £ 106 and two three - year - olds £ 56 . Rather a drag on young cattle . Prices of calves still low , though there appeared to be a tendency to improve . CORN . RISBURY . lecturer . infinite amount of good . AYMESTREY . THE NEW VICAR . The at once eft for Plymouth Royal Naval Hospi- tal . He was able to see his son , who passed peacefully away at 10.40 on February 17th . His body was conveyed home and laid to rest in Humber Churchyard . The service was con- ducted by the Vicar , and the choir , of which the deceased was a member , was present . The Radnor , has accepted the living of Aymestry , The Rev. W. E. Johnson , Curate of Old mourners included his father , sister , aunts and which is the gift of the Lord Chancellor . uncles , cousins and friends , and two old school friends , Pte . J. Morton and Alfred C. Comp- POULTRY AND PROVISIONS . Ludlow , Monday . - Fowls , 5s . to 6s . per couple ; chickens , 6s . 6d . to 7s . 6d . per couple ; Celery vinegar is delicious for salads . Take dressed chickens , 8s . to 9s . per couple ; ducks , celery roots and wash them carefully , but do 66. 6d . to 7s . 6d . per couple ; geese , 7s . to Ss . not peel off the skin . Cut them into pieces , each ; turkeys , 10s . to 12s . each ; butter , 1s . 10d . and pass them through a mincer . to 2s . per lb .; hen eggs , 6 to 7 for 1s .; duck minced root into a large wide - mouthed bottle , pour over it a quart of hot vinegar , and add eggs , 5 for 1s .; rabbits , 2s . 6d . to 3s . per couple ; six small chillies ; add any celery roots there Pigeons , 1s . 2d . to 1s . 4d . per couple ; Guinea ton . The bearers were Mr. Beamand ( Risbury may be from time to time , and make the fowls , 7s . to 8s . per couple . vinegar very hot . between each addition of celery . Leave for six weeks , then strain the whole through a fine sieve , and bottle for future use . FALSE PRIDE . per lb .; FRUIT AND VEGETABLES . Ludlow , Monday . - Potatoes , 1d . cabbages , 2s . per dozen ; Brussel sprouts , 3d . per lb .; leeks , 3d . per bundle ; apples , 3d . to 4d . per lb .; walnuts , 5d . per lb .; chestnuts , 4d . There is nothing so absolutely foolish and per lb .; grapes , 1s . to 1s . 6d . per lb .; carrots , unremunerative , writes " Pepita , ' in the home turnips , parsnips , 2d . per lb .; " onions , 3d . per page of the Mark Lane Express , as the false lb. pride which attempts a style of living beyond the means of the individual , whose only in- centive thereto is that others in her set do thus and so , and , therefore , it is incumbent upon her to do likewise . To strive to keep Many BROMYARD . PARISH CHURCH . The Rev. G. Dixon , who has been curate at up to a certain standard , without the means the parish church for the last three years , 18 to do so comfortably or successfully , is of all shortly leaving to take up a senior curacy at things most wearing and dispiriting . Pontesbury , Shropshire . He will be greatly a woman at the end of the season asks herself missed , as he was very popular with all classes . what it is all worth , and thinks how foolish The Vicar during Lent is giving a special she has been to waste time , energy and money course of sermons on the Holy Land , which he to gain the favour of a certain people who have has visited three times . So much themselves that they count for nothing the efforts made to please them , and consider that they are conferring a favour by accepting invitations . FOOTBALL . Court ) , his late employer ; Mr. W. Beamand , Mr. A. Burgoyne , Mr. F. Lawrence . WIGMORE . FUNERAL . LUCTON . AUSTRALIAN OFFICER'S DEATH . We regret to learn that news has been , re- of Lieutenant ** • I do ceived in Kingsland of the dustralian Imperial The following articles , etc. have been for- Forces , who passed away in hospital on Salis- warded from the Red Cross Depot , 30 , Etnam Lieutenant Good Street , to headquarters : 15 flannelette chest win was a native of Kingsland ; and was born bandages , 50 calico limb bandages , 20 flan- bury Palin on March 10th . at Venbridge Cottage , Cobnash . Some years nelette shoulder bandages , 25 calico many ago he went to Australia and shortly after the tails , 30 calico knees , 65 flannelette T's . , .30 outbreak of war volunteered for imperial ser- flannelette many tails , 5 flannelette abdominal , vice . After some months in Egypt he came 228 open wove rollers , 20 calico stumps , 45 to England with his regiment and was expect- calico slings , 9 pairs of bed socks , 4 pairs of TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT . ing to go again on active service . A fortnight small bed socks , 12 pairs of mittens , 4 skull ago it was learned that he was seriously ill caps , 30 pairs of day socks , 6 feather pillows , The children of Lucton village and their in hospital , and on Monday an official telegramı 6 pairs of pyjamas , 2 pairs of operation stock- parents were entertained on Saturday , March conveyed the news that he died on Saturday ; ings , 7 pairs drawers , 3 vests , 3 pants , 30 This event , which is generally looked Another telegram intimated that the funeral shirts . The Committee beg to acknowledge forward to at Christmastide , had to be post- would take place from Dorrington Church on with grateful thank the following gifts : - poned this year owing to illness in several of the 13th inst . at 3 p.m. At that hour the 1oth . We regret to report the death of Private the families of the village . Mr. Blanchard bell of Kingsland Church was tolled in his . Mittens , from the girls of the Church School , John Deakin , 22 years of age , the third son very kindly lent his granary at Lucton Court memory . Lieutenant Grodwin was home on 6 pillows , Miss Sharp , Kingsland ; 27 day Leominster ; socks , Mrs. Heygate , Buckland ; of George and Mary Deakin , of the Chapel Farm for the occasion . Though the weather leave in July last . Farm , which took place at Park Hall Camp , was not what could be desired , a large num- Oswestry , from pneumonia . The coffin was ber assembled at 4.30 p.m. for the tea , which brought to Bucknell . Station where the rela- was heartily enjoyed to the accompaniment of dance to escort deceased to his last resting managed by Mrs. Prince . shirts , 4 pairs of pyjamas , II knitted skull caps , 3 pairs of bed socks , from the Sarnes- field Red Cross Working Party ( per Mrs. 3 pairs of flannel pants , 3 pairs of bed socks , tives and friends of deceased were in atten- a selection on the gramophone kindly lent and FLYING OFFICER HONOURED Frank Russell ) ; 3 day shirst , 3 flannel vests , place , the interment taking place in the Thanks are due to Mrs. Pitt who helped to Among the recent military honours is the 2 pairs of operation stockings , from Lady Cemetery , on Wednesday , the Rev. W. Bam- buy the provisions ; to Mr. and Mrs. Rees for announcement that the King has been gracious Cawley . ford officiating . Bugler J. Evans sounded the arranging the room and assisting in organising ly pleased to approve of the appointment of Last Post at the close of the service . Wreaths the entertainment ; to the Misses Hellaby for Second - Lieutenant ( temporary Captain ) George . were sent by Lieutenant - Colonel Symonds- getting together the subscriptions which made Cyril Bailey , R. F. C. ( ( Special Reserve ) , to be Taylor , Commanding Officer , Officers , N.C.O's . such a pleasant evening possible . and men of the Herefordshire Regiment , Park Hall Camp ; from Father and Mother , Annie and Jack , from all at White House , from all On Tuesday the convalescent soldiers from Froome Bank played the Town at football on at Prices , Birkley Farm ; from Mrs. Davies , Yet , despite her experience of the vanity the cricket field , and after a pleasant game Although some of the and hollow sham of it all , the chances are ten were beaten by 5 to 2 . to one that such a woman will begin her poor , soldiers appeared with fingers bandaged , etc. , pitiful , worldly campaign the next season they played a plucky game . with renewed vigour , and that she will again sacrifice herself and family to this Moloch of modern society called Public Opinion . If CONCERT . On Tuesday the Bromyard Cheeros , a . pierrot these poor , hard - working , weary denizens of troop of locals , gave an entertainment at Vanity Fair only realised that such striving is Froome Bank Hospital , and it was much ap- not only fruitless , but derogatory , that the preciated . On Tuesday they will be at Batten- very people whose acquaintance and friend- hall Hospital . ship they are most anxious to secure would THE LAND . like and respect them far more if they were The War Office have granted the use of 30 simple and honest and hospitable according soldiers to work on the land in this district , to their means , it would save them no end of and it is expected their help will be readily trouble and discouragement . RENEWING CRISPNESS IN MATERIALS . Some materials are too delicate for starch to be used in the rinsing water , but thin utilised . Cruck Melin ; from Mr. and Mrs. Postans , Birtley ; from Brothers and Sisters , from all at the Lodge Farm , from , Uncle and Lil , from Brother and Sister . " COAL " AT 35s . A TON . INGENIOUS SWINDLE . An ingenious trick has been practised on several householders in the South of London . Just at dusk a man called at a house , and explained that one of the wheels of his wagon , his firm had told him to sell the coal at any price he could get . which was laden with coal , had come off , and AIRMAN'S WINDMILL FEAT . THE LOOP LOOPED SIDEWAYS AT BROOKLANDS . A new and thrilling air exploit was per- formed by a Brooklands aviation instructor on ( Wednesday . a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the field . Captain Bailey , who is a nephew of Mr. Gibson Dyson of Brock Hall , Leominster , is only 22 ,, but has done brilliant work as an air - pilot . The official record of the work for which he has been awarded the D.S.O. is as follows : " He cooperated in an infantry raid by flying over the enemy's trenches at a height of only 1,500 feet for more than and hour and a - half in very adverse He attacked the enemy Instead of looping the loop in the orthodox weather conditions . style he did the looping sideways , revolving in the trenches with machine gun fire an like a windmill , wing over wing , from a height located sixteen active enemy batteries during of 1,000ft .. until he dceended to within 150ft . the flight . He has repeatedly done fine work . " of the ground . Captain Bailey has recently visited Leomin- He then gracefully righted the machine ( aster and hearty congratulations will be ex- biplane ) and soared up again , going off at tended to him on the great distinction he has so well earned . rapid pace . The feat was loudly cheered by soldiers and other spectators . " Look here ! " said an excited man to a SUNDAY LABOUR . COMMENDED BY PRIMATE FOR SECURITY OF FOOD SUPPLY . The Archbishop of Canterbury , in reply to a letter from Mr. Prothero , states that he has no hesitation in saying that in the need which the next few weeks present men and women may with a clear conscience do field work on Sundays . Mr. Prothero wrote that the delay which . has been caused by frost in ploughing the land for the harvest of 1917 makes every day of the utmost importance to tthe food supply of the country , and " in these circumstances of great urgency and necessity " he asks the Arch- bishop's opinion on tilling the soil for food on Dr. Davidson , in the course of his Sundays . reply , states that " our inheritance of the -nglish Sunday , with its privilege of abstention from all ordinary work , is a God - given boon of inestimable value , and I desire to maintain and safeguard it in every reasonable way , but occasions may arise when for the well - being of the people of our land exceptional obliga- IRONING CURTAINS . At 35s . a ton he found many purchasers . The coal was shot into the cellars , and the Net curtains that are too far worn to repay man fixing the wheel on his wagon with a druggist . " You gave me morphine for quin- the trouble of careful darning may be made skill that showed long practice , disappeared . ine this morning . " " Is that so ? " replied the to serve another turn by those who have at tions are laid upon us . The discovery was made later that , while a druggist . " Then you owe me sixpence . " disposal old net sufficiently like to be used for " Care would , of course , be taken to safe ... enjoy hunting and fishing ? " patching . When ironing the curtains the guard from compulsion those who would feel few of the best " Derby Brights " had been on the top of each sack , the remainder consisted " Not much , " replied Mr. Flimgilt ; " but my patches should be dipped in starch and laid such action on their part to he wrong , or chiefly of broken slats and other incombustible over the holes to be filled , the edges of both whose health would be seriously endangered by curtain and patch being , of course , suitably the extra stikin . " the same manner . TRAM DRIVER DIES AT HIS POST . Exciting scenes on a tramcar were described fabrics for instance , chiffon and other deli- on Wednesday at a Hackney inquest on cate materials will regain their crispness if driver who suddenly fell dead at his post . ર decline , two tablespoonfuls of sugar are added to the The tram gained impetus towards the car managed to rinsing water . Veils , too , may be treated in but a spare driver on stop it when a collision was imminent . a stuff . Do you wife does . She puts in most of the autumn hunting for a flat , and most of the winter fishing for invitations . " trimmed before connecting the two . TH Motor For Fa Suitable Plough Thres Haulin Crillin Harro Etc. THE LEMSTE SPLENDID ENTERTA DANCE A If the performance in Hall , on Thursday even Leominster has received to its social life in t troupe of " Lemster H artistes posed of the town has previous lished , and the novelty the excellent objects for .organised ensure them formances in the distri its shadow in Leomins the value of a little w not less , but rather more success of a nation in present depends upon it and hope , and there a ensuring that that healt tained than by occasion ner realities of life . Whe is added the raising of jects for which the publ opened , it will be univer thanks of Leominster a troupe of Pierrots , who mined that it will not town is not kept " me The first appearance i ( they have previously de ence of wounded soldi eagerly anticipated , wit Corn Exchange Hall w ence which showed kee dainty , witty and cleve was given . The proce Herefordshire Volunteer priate object in view of of the King for Volunte Of the performance portant feature - it may rots most happily infus taneous humour and th essential to the general tertainment . To this e tributed . The stage had design appropriate Terry Davis , and the cos F. Preece and Co. were The programme struc the very commencement Commen to the finish . C duet by Mrs Thomas and concerted introduction Pierrots , Mabel Cross , Gosling , Dorothy Parry Davis and Henry Gosli This " Introduction " ence and players on g other . Written by ' Mr. set to music by Mr. H first occasion on which have successfully collab opened with some of huniour and was packed local and topical allusio to reach their mark . T was a pleasing introduc things , each number Oliver - like demand for , encores of the delighted the programme so consi rots attempted to intro and pleaded that the I Act forbade them conti audience , however , rem their surprise those atter as they left after a hig that the hour of 11 was In the space at our d to give anything but th counts of a performance best if not the best , th where in the neighbou Following the opening Terry Davis made a ve his song " Where are t To - Night ? " which pierrette , Miss Bertha , stage with an effective gelus is Ringing . " the audience Miss Maid T to sing , but she gave graceful and spirited da ence enthusiastically d Mr. Harry Davis never rocking with laughter a was encored . Miss Mab success with the popular that's bound for Blighty the taste o greatly to awarded an encore . M followed with the song Pier , " was in happy m The general hilarity . with another highly am a Pretty Wit , " presented Mr. H. Crimp and Mr. H Part two opened with " Three Huntsmen Gay Crimp , Gosling and H. I of Pierrettes " was a pr by the ladies . Mr. T great skill in his one - st in F ( Rubenstein ) , and encore rendered " Spri acceptance Miss Bertha to advantage in her sec So. " Perhaps the " hi the appearance of Mr. tume of most brillian " When You're All D dering was admirable ; the singer became , the ter ; and an unmistakab Miss Maidie Gosling pretty dance , the song " being ably sung by Mr. Dorothy Parry's song " delightful effort and as with " Coming Throug riotic note was struck up to a Man , " this popu voice . In similar vein lowed with Elgar's Glory " and was encore renewed the feast of , " Piccadilly , " and his the song received a hea Mr. Harry Davis occup delight of the audience great " Socialist " , orati being awarded . An ope a close a programme o such as has not been se less we greatly err , whi and in the future . Th given next week at K fame of the Leominst spread , as it will do , th will be assured of a c audience at the Burton The following was th Pianoforte duet , " S kowski ) , Lizzie Thomas concerted introduction , Drennan , music by H. the Lads of the ( Darewski ) , Terry Davi Angelus is Ringing Davies ; dance ( encor are دو duet , " I Have a S ( Yeoman of the Gu othy Parry and Herb song , " The Ideal Hom Davis ; song , " There's a Blighty " ( Lilian Shirle " The Pride of the Pie Gosling , trio , " You hav Jones ) ( Edward Germa Crimp and H. Davis . " Part II . - Trio , " Thre We " ( Reg Low ) , H. C H. Davis ; Entrance - of One - String - Fiddle solo , |