The Kington Times - May 1917
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Kington Times 19th May 1917 - Page 2
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| Date | 19/05/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 19th May 1917 |
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h 2 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 . LIGHTING - UP TIME . LAMPS ON VEHICLES RESTRICTED LIGHTING . Saturday , May 19th 9.18 10.48 Sunday , May 20th 9.19 10.49 Monday , May 21st . 9.21 10.51 Tuesday , May 22nd 9.22 10.52 Wednesday , May 23rd 9.23 10.53 Thursday , May 24th 9.25 Friday , May 25th , 9.26 10.55 10.56 Dental Surgery . MESSRS . The THE KINGTON TIMES . MAY 19 , 1917 . Kington Times . SATURDAY , MAY 19th , 1917 . KINGTON NOTES . We are asked to announce that the 18th and 19th of September next have been retained as Flag Days in Kington son behalf of the Y.M.C.A. Huts . The following gifts are gratefully acknow- ledged on behalf of Sarnesfield Court Red Cross Hospital : Miss Manley ( Weobley ) , rhu- Joseph Verdin , Bart . , tobacco , 50 eggs ; Weob- ley National Egg Collection , 70 eggs ; G. A. Denny , Esq . , 2 cwt . of potatoes . Monumental Work in all its branches . Satisfaction Guaranteed . AND Graves Bricked Coffins Made on the Shortest notice . Jay & Storr - Barber , Builders , TOP 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 ard Fe - Jaid . KINGTON FARMERS ' RED CROSS SALE KINGTON BOARD OF GUARDIANS . RED CROSS SALE . A meeting of the above Board was held on On Friday last ( Kington May Fair Day ) there Rogers ( Chairman ) , Mr. E. Bird ( Vice - Chair- Tuesday last . There were present : Mr. D. was a very successful auction on behalf of the man ) , Miss Pearson , Messrs . J. Ai Beebee , E. Red Cross , under the auspices of the Farmers ' H. Greenly , J. W. Stephens , Edward Thomas . Union . Numerous gifts of sheep , pigs , J. Williams , T. W. Sankey , A. P. Owens , G. poultry , dogs , butter , eggs , furniture , corn , H. Jackson , E. Lloyd and B. Philpin ( Clerk . vegetables , flowers and other produce were given , and the sale was opened by Miss any notification of the appointment of Over- The Clerk reported that he , had not received Greenly of Titley Court , Commandant of the seers for several parishes , and it now devolved local Red Cross Hospital . Mr. C. F. Blakely on the Guardians to appoint them . and Mr. Philip Davies acted as auctioneers dur- The following appointments were made : --- ing the day and a sum of about 200 was Ednol , Messrs . Josiah Davies and William T realised . The sale of flowers was arranged Clee ; Kinnerton , Messrs . T. J. Meredith and by Mrs. West , a bouquet given by her realising John Kinsey ; Kinsham , Messrs . J. H. Edwards A Flag Day was under the super- and J. H. Yeomans ; Lingen , Messrs . C. Bar- vision of Miss Meredith , of Llanfair House , ker and John Morgan ; Willersley , Mr. W. E. Kington , assisted by her scholars . Among Morris ; Willey , Mr. J. Deakin and Mr. W. the other attractions were several weight Price judging competitions and a draw for a pig . A letter was read from Mr. F. P. Young , 11 198 . KINGTON DISTRICT HUT WEEK . The results were : Weight judging competi- Treasurer , stating that the London City and tion of pig , correct weight 95 lbs . , divided be- Midland Bank would allow 3 per cent . on the tween Mr. Jones , Post Office , Kington ; Mr. | balance above £ 500 so long as the Bank Rate Jones , Llanfellyn , Gladestry ; and Miss Dowl- is not below 5 per cent . ing , Kington , who each put the exact weight . Live Sheep , correct weight 101lbs . , 1st prize divided between F. Bach , Lyonshall , and J. Monnington , Bradnor , who each put 101lbs .; 2nd prize , E. Meredith , New Radnor , 102lbs . Weight of Mr. F. Wheeldon ( Chairman of the Committee ) and Mr. John Edwards , J. P. , Barton ( Chairman of Farmers ' Union ) , correct 3881b . 100z .; 2nd , divided between F. H. Still , Mr. E. H. Greenly weight 388 lbs . , 1st , Daisy Kinsey , Kington , Mr. J. C. Parr , D.L. Kington ( 3881b . 8oz . ) and James Layton , Hen- Mrs. M. A. B. Clegg goed ( 389lbs . ) . Winner of pig draw , Mr. H. Mr. S. H. Romilly , J.P. Mr. L. T. Green ... Mr. and Mrs. G. Davies T. R. Johnson barb , Mrs. Collett Mason , vegetables ; Sir W. Morris , High Street , Kington . AND D. F. Osborne 11 , St. Owen St. , HEREFORD , Strathvlew , MALVERN . ATTENDANCE AT Church St. , Kington , Every TUESDAY . S - B = # It is officially stated that the Minister of Munitions has prohibited the holding of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Agricultural Show this year . The arrangements were all complete for the exhibition , the entries closing The show was to have been held at Hereford on Thursday , June 7th . only last Saturday . • " There was a short supply of beef at Here-- ford Cattle Market on Wednesday last , but prices were firm . Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin sold 9 heavy bulls , making up to £ 63 each , Devon steer £ 55 , heavy steer weigh- ing 11 cwt . ( live weight ) made up to £ 47-155 smaller one , 71 cwt . , 28 15s . , heifers £ 44 58. , W. G. STORR - BARBER fat calves was 44 Forge ) , Mrs. Price ( The Forge ) , Mrs. Traylor supply of sheep and prices were in advance of last week , fat lambs made 58s . 6d . , fat shorn tegs £ 5 15s . , rams £ 8 2s . , ewes £ 6 1OS . Sculptor . Studio & Works : Etnam Street ; also Top of Bargates . FOR BEST ° The unsettled weather in the district last MONUMENTAL WORK week - end provided welcome showers of rain , which have had a marked effect upon the grass and garden crops . On Saturday evening a thunderstorm passed within a short distance of the town . Rain fell heavily , and thunder and lightning continued for over an hour . Established by J. Jay , 1840 . Satisfaction Guaranteed . Births , Marriages and Deaths . BIRTH . BRERETON . On May 17th , at Eyecote , to the Rev. Philip and Mary Eileen Brereton , a son . DEATHS . DEYKES . On May 14th , at The Terrace , King- ton , William Gwalter Deykes , aged 68 years . SEAGER . Pte . J. P. Seager , Border Regiment , France , beloved son of the late Mr. William Seager and Mrs. Seager , High Street , killed in action , April 14th , aged 29 years . JEFFERY . - On April 22nd , Frank Arthur Jeffery , of Leominster , killed in action in France , aged 28 years . IN IN MEMORIAM . N Loving Memory of our dear Elsie , who passed away May 16th , 1915 ; aged 17 years . The shock was great , the blow severe , We little thought that death was near ; Only those who have lost are able to tell , The grief for one we loved so well . From her loving Father , Mother , Brothers and Sisters . 63 , Etnam Street , Leominster . THANKS . KINGTON MAY FAIR . A small supply of stock was on offer at this fair on Friday last . For the first time , how- ever , possibly within living , memory , there was an entire absence of the usual Pleasure Fair , no roundabouts , stalls , or attending , much to the disappointment of the other attractions juveniles . Nash FURTHER LIST OF DONATIONS . £ 8 . d . 50 00 5 220 110 1.0 100 100 15 10 10 9 10 16 We hope to publish the result of the King- KINGTON NATIONAL EGG COLLECTION . now in All Departments Well Stocked with New Goods FOR Whitsuntide . Costumes , THE LATE Ladies ' Gowns , Pretty Blouses , Millinery , Children's Frocks , Etc. The Best Assortment . Lowest Prices . J. A. Cole , MR . LACON LAMBE . The People's Draper , 24 , High St. , LEOMINSTER . FUNERAL AT DELWYN . Top , Dilwyn , who e death we announced last week , took place at Dilwyn Churchyard in the The funeral of Mr. Lacon Lambe , of Hill family vault on Tuesdays amid many signs of sympathy and respect . wyn . His death removes a services . Ill health afterwards necessitated was LEOMINSTER COUNTY POLICE COURT . Thursday ; Before Mr. T. D. Burlton ( in the chair ) , Ald . H. F. Russell and Ald . James Farr . 111 cer- was Amongst the numerous donors of subscrip- Mrs. Lang tions in cash or stock , etc. were : Major Every Mr. F. P. Young Halsted ( Dunfield ) , Mr. A. Temple , Mr. E. W. Mr. James Thomas Jones ( Flintsham Court ) , Mr. W. M. Price Mr. A. A. Fletcher ( Rushock ) , Mr. Robert Bach ( Lyonshall ) , Mr. Mr. C. Price Price ( Elsdon ) , Mr. J. F. Turner ( Newburn ) , Amounts under 10s . Mr. John Edwards ( Barton ) , Mr. Prosser ( The Wern ) , Mr. Prosser ( Pentwyn ) , Mr. Bounds ton Town Collection in next week's issue , and ( Strangworth ) , Mr. D. Brassington ( Marston ) ; the village results as they are taken up . Mean- Mr. R. Edwards ( Staunton Old Court ) , Mr. while , the organisers are hoping for a further Nicholls ( Stockley ) , Mr. J. Edwards ( Stan response to the Letter of Appeal issued . the KINGSLAND ABSENTEE . STRANGE CASE . Barn ) , Mr. J. Charlton Parr ( Staunton Court ) , result of which , up to the present , has been Mr. Owens ( The Grove ) , Mr. Jackson ( High- very encouraging . William John ' Chamberlain ( 26 ) the Moor lands ) , Mr. E. Griffiths ( Mowley ) , Mr. , W. member of a family which has been long and House , Kingsland , labourer , was brought up honourably associated with the parish of Dil Gittoes ( Pentregrove ) , Mr. A. Thomas ( Pit- in custody , charged with being an absentee field ) , Mr. J. Meredith ( Penllan ) , Captain King . He was the son of the late Lacon from the army under the Military Service Acts William Lambe , M.D. , who died in 1882. The 1916 . King , Mr. D. Weir ( Ashmibor ) , Mr. Griffiths squire then resided at Henwood . In those days Mr. Prosser ( Pentwyn ) , Mrs. Brooks ( The ( Oatcroft ) , Mr. H. R. Evans ( Court of Noke ) , Defendant was assisted into court by two there was no doctor in the village and Dr. constables , one foot being in bandages . Lambe was most assiduous in his care for answer to the charge he said : " I am here . Davies ( Westgate ) , Mr. E. Evans - Edwards ceived on Tuesday at the Kington Depot . Of death the body was laid to rest the villagers , never making a charge for his I can do no more . ( Brookside ) , Mrs. Stirton ( Staunton ) , Mr. G. I could not go . " ( Castle Hill ) , Mr. W. Harper ( The Wych ) , Mr. these 120 were sent to London and 51 to the Churchyard and his son , Mr. Lacon Lambe and One hundred and seventy - one eggs were re - travel to various health resorts . Upon his ceived instructions on May 15th from the P.C. Preece , Kingsland , stated that he re- F. Hammond ( Hengoed ) , Mrs. Prosser ( Pen- Kington Red Cross Hospital . in Dilwyn Military Authorities to arrest defendant as an absentee . As he had no explanation he ar- ( Llanarrow ) , Mr. J. J. Turner ( Arrow Lodge ) , this week by Miss Mabel Moore , Kington Lambe had tiley ) , Mr. G. Biston ( Crossway ) , Mr. R. James A letter and a field post card were received two daughters took up their residence once rested him on the 16th at 10.15 a.m. , at the Mr. E. R. Crump ( Huntington Court ) , Mr. Girls ' School , from a more at Dilwyn . Before his death Dr. Moor House , Kingsland . He was in bed at Powell ( Horsewayhead ) , Mr. Powell ( Forge trenches again . commenced to re - build Hill the time . He had told him what he had come private Mills ) , Mr. W. Morgan ( Newton ) , Mrs. Powell through his finding her name on an egg . This went to the Top . and after staying at the vicarage for but he could not give any satisfactory The correspondence started until the work complete , Mr. Lambe reason for not being in the Army . ( Forge ) , Mrs. Mason ( Forge ) , Mrs. Powell letter thanked her for a He there- live their with his sisters . ( Horsewayhead ) , Mr. Cleaton ( Denbigh Hall ) , etc. one fore arrested him and brought him into Leo- parcel of cigarettes , of whom survives him . Mr. Lambe leaves minster . He called at the defendant's house Mr. Steadman ( Horsewayhead ) , Mr. Jackson The eggs this behind him a grateful memory in the parisa . and , said he was not satisfied with the ( Northwood ) , Mr. Brown ( Denbigh Hall ) , Mrs. mous 3 , Mrs. Cooke 4 , Mrs. Cowdell 4 , Mrs. stinted , and he was universally esteemed and tificate from Dr. Robinson . week were . sent by Anony- His kindness to the poor in every way was un - tificate . Evans ( Titley ) , Mrs. P. Lloyd ( Titley ) , Mr. Davies ( Hergest ) 1 , Mr. G. Davies 4 , per Mrs. beloved . They afterwards gave him a cer- George ( Titley ) , Messrs . Bufton , Tippins , Hicks 21 , Mrs. Jones ( Penrhos 4 , Kington parish . He will be greatly missed in the The certificate from Dr. Robinson Burton Milne and Owens ( Titley ) , Mrs. Bayn- Girls School 12 , Kington Infants ' School 10 , ham ( Ttley ) , Mrs. Jones ( Burcher ) , Mrs. Buf- per Mrs. Morgan ( Huntingdon School ) 21. per handed into the Bench . There was a large attendance at the funeral ton , Mrs. Milne , Mrs. Kenrick ( Titley ) , Mrs. Mrs. Milne ( Titley ) 18 , Miss F. Meredith 6 , Vicar ( the Rev. F. Capt . R. T. Hinckes , representing the Barker ( The Whittern ) , Mrs. Green ( The Whit - Miss Mainwaring 6 , Miss T. Morgan 2 , Mrs. passed through a double line of school child- comply and he gave instructions for his arrest . on Tuesday , which was conducted by the Military Authorities ; said defendant was sent Mellor ) . tern ) , Mrs. The cortege | a notice to join on May 6th . He did not ( Quarry House ) , Mrs. Price ( Rushock ) 3 , Miss Price ( Blaen Peak ) 2 , ren , who stood on either side of the path and This was the case of William John Chamber- Mrs. James ( Bower ) , Mr. W. Hughes ( Her- Cornish Watkins 15 , per Mrs. Walker 30 , Mrs. choir was in attendance , Mr. J. N. Wallace been called up at various times . Williams ( Penllan ) , Mr. Lloyd ( Green Lane ) , Mrs. Tedstone ( Heywood Common ) 3 , per Mrs. afterwards , entered the church . A surpliced lain , unattested , in class 9 , aged 26 . gest ) , Mr. J. Morris ( Hergest ) , Mrs. Tweed Williams ( Huntingdon 2 . He had Mountford House ) , Mr. Bromley ( Lyonshall ) ,! Cash donations were sent by Mrs. Chambers being at the organ . The first The only hymn was time was on April 10th , 1916 , then on May 31st , Mrs. Edwards ( Rhiwlas ) , Mrs. Evans ( Court of , 1s . ( per Mrs. Walker . Mrs. Drew 4d . , Mrs. " Peace , Perfect Peace . " 1916 , August 17th , 1916 , September 20th , 1916 , The sorrow of the parish was manifested by December 6th , 1916 . Noke ) , Mr. A. W. Wood ( Bradnor ) , Mr. D. Jessop 4d . , Miss Pemberton 2d . , A Friend 4d . , the drawn blinds on the route taken by the Leominster Recruiting Office . These were from the Williams ( Quarry House ) , Mrs. Price ( Blaen- per Mrs. Cornish Watkins 6d . , Mrs. Wall 3d . peak ) , Mrs. Williams ( Newhouse ) , Mrs. Mor cortege and by the large attendance at the casion he produced some sort of certificate of On each oc- Pleasant ) , Mr. Whittall ( Pentrejack ) , Mr. ris ( Lower Newhouse ) , Mr. Mason ( Mount , church . The mourners were Grosvenor ( Ashley ) , Mr. Williams ( Greenfield ) , URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL . ( Hill Top ) , Rev. A. De Boinville ( Leeds ) , Rev. temporary unfitness . as follows : Mr. John came from Dr. Williams , or his mother came In most cases these KINGTON Lambe ( Hereford , Mr. Wyndham ( Hereford ) . to the Recruiting Office . ( Llanbella ) , Mr. Bounds ( Piccadilly ) , Mr. J. Miss Moodie ( Hereford ) , Mrs. De Boinville were accepted for the time being . These explanations Mrs. Mayglothing ( Ashmoor ) , Mr. Griffiths He was Thomas ( Staunton ) , Mr. Turner ( Staunton ) , Monday last . There were present : Mr. W. H. ( an old servant at Hill Top ) . Commander A. J. | ported to be in Hospital in Hereford . A meeting of the above Council was held on C. De Boinville , Rev. Hartley ( Cleeve ) , Nurse removed from Leominster on March 10th , called up from Hereford when the Office was tou ) , Mrs. Norman ( Kingswood ) , Miss Bridg- Messrs . J. Thomas , I. G. Hughes , C. Price , Hereford ) , Mr. Bray ( Dormington Court , Here Therefore he was again called on Apirl 21st Mr. Cornes ( Staunton ) , Mr. G. Went ( Staun Banks ( Chairman ) , Rev. H. E. H. Probyn . Windebank ( Henwood ) . Mr. Smith ( Monkton , Smith , Mr. James Vaughan , Mr. John Lewis 1917 , to report on March 26th . He was re- Mr. Powell ( Staunton ) , Mr. Davies ( Stans- Lloyd , J. R. Swindell ( Clerk ) and W. Price Edwards ( Luntley House ) , Mr. Owens ( Great from the father on May 5th , stating he was ford ( Stansbatch ) , Mr. Price ( Rough Acre ) , 1 ) . Douglas , W. Griffiths , S : Geaussent , W. B. ford ) , Mr. W. Smith ( Bidney , Dilwyn ) , Mr. G. They wrote for the certificate and received no reply . Mrs. Cornes , Mrs. Williams , Mrs. Goodchild batch ) , Miss Preece , Mr. Tippins , Mr. Lane , ( Surveyor ) . to report on May 6th . They received a letter Instructions were given to the Surveyor ast House , Dilwyn ) , Mr. G. L. Davies ( Venmore quite an invalid . ing ) , Mrs. Bright ( The Forge ) , Rev. S. C. vegetables , also ( Staunton ) , Mr. Williams ( Highlands Cross- to the planting of the Outfall Works with ( Bereton Farm ) , Mr. Aimson ( Weobley ) , Mr. hospital on March 28th and was discharged on- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis ( Haven ) , Mr. R. Powell Defendant was admitted to Morris and Price Watkins ( Staunton ) , Messrs . Berry , Joseph the hiring of the Kington Rural as to the arrangements for Patrick , Dr. T. L. Hall , Colonel P. L. Clowes other letter from the father , enclosing certifi- April 11th . On May 12th they received an- ( Staunton ) , Mrs. Evans Council's steam roller for the main roads n T. Llewellin , Mr. Price ( Burton Mill ) , Mr. E. District ( Burton Court ) , Mr. Hope ( The Stocken , Mr. ( Dunfield ) , Mr. Robertson ( Eywood ) , Mr. Bed- the Urban District . cates from the hospital , one dated March 31st ford ( Titley ) , Mr. Moore ( Hunton ) , Mrs. Adams ( Weobley's Ash ) , Mrs. Turner ( Down- agreed to pay 1s . acknowledgment for the right Mrs. Burton ( Dilwyn ) , Miss Maude Vaughan stated that he was suffering from stiffness The Clerk reported that Messrs . Rogers had Meredith , Mr. C. Evans , Mr. G. Burton and another certificate , dated April 7th , it was Davies ( Stockingfield ) , Mr. J. Wood , Mr. J. Stating that he was in hospital and that rheumatism was the complaint alleged . field ) , Mrs. Ellis ( Titley ) , Mr. Hextall ( Ey- , of way over the Council's land at the Outfall ( Hill Bank ) , Mrs. wood ) , Mrs. Meredith ( Titley ) , Miss Bryan Works and to sign a memorandum . ( Lyonshall ) , Mr. A. P. Owens ( Hergest Court ) , ! The Surveyor was instructed to carry out cer- Mrs. Russell ( Pembridge ) , Mr. Bevan ( Pem- tain repairs to a footpath at Headbrook . bridge ) , Mr. Bounds ( The Shop , Huntington ) , Mrs. Billingham was registered as the keeper Miss Rollings ( The Forge ) , Mr. E. Lloyd of the Common Lodging House at Headbrook , ( Newchurch ) , Rev. H. E. H. Probyn , Mr. E. subject to certain repairs being carried out . II . Greenly ( Titley Court ) , Rev. and Mrs. Mor- An Improvement Rate for the half - year of gan ( Huntington School , Miss Lloyd ( Hunting- 1s . 2d . in the on buildings and 7d . in the The death occurred on Monday last of Mr. ton School ) , Miss Jones ( Huntington School ) , on land was signed . William Gwalter Deykes , of The Terrace , Mr. J. Lloyd ( Hengoed ) , Mr. J. Davies ( Hen- The de- goed ) , Mr. Bounds ( Hengoed ) , Mr. A. Nicholls ceased was the eldest son of the late Mr. and ( Huntington ) , Mr. Williams ( Newhouse ) , Mr. Mrs. William Deykes , and was formerly en- J. Vaughan ( Huntington ) , Mr. Duggan gaged in farming pursuits at Brilley , Dorstone ( Gwernybwlch ) , Mr. R. Edwards ( Stansbatch ) , and Summercourt , Lyonshall . The funeral Mrs. Griffiths ( The Warren ) , Mr. W. Powell Thursday afternoon , Mr. ( Horsewayhead ) , Mr. W. Price ( Lower KINGTON RURAL LOCAL TRIBUNAL . Kriday last ; present : Mr. D. B. Powell ( in the chair ) , Messrs . D. Rogers , G. H. Jackson , J. Williams , T. W. Sankey , E. Bird , W. C. Chambers , E. R. Crump , General Hore ( Military Representative ) , Mr. W. Jenkins ( Agricultural Representative ) , and Mr. B. Philpin ( Clerk ) . William Powell , The Cot , Shobdon , wag- goner ; October 1st . Lewis W. Bound , Hengoed , Huntington , waggoner ; Conditional . William A. Nicholas , aged 18 , Eardisley , grocer's assistant ; Refused . William Lewis , Bollingham Farm , Eardisley , waggoner ; Conditional . Henry Price Gittoes , Tuthill Farm , Kington ; Conditional . KINGTON . THUNDERSTORM . A very heavy thunderstorm , accompanied Mthanks to all friends for their kind district between 9 o'clock and mid - night ou rain passed over Kington and & MRS . W. T. JEFFERY return expressions of sympathy in their sad loss . Alderman's Meadow , Leominster . MRS . SHAGER and Family wish to thank letters of sympathy in the loss of their loved one . Saturday night . OBITUARY . Kington , at the age of 68 years . MR . & MRS PAYNE wish to thank will take place in the family Vault in Kington Churchyard on Deykes leaves a widow and grown up family . all kind friends for expressions of sym- pathy received in the loss of their dear sons . Nash Cottage , Kingsland . May 16th , 1917 . OPEN - AIR SERVICE . On Sunday afternoon last a well attended service was held in the open air , in a field between Ridgebourne and the Church ( near allotment service was [ R. & MRS . JOHN E. DOWNES wish to expressions and letters of sympathy received and the surpliced choir also attended . PRESTEIGN COUNTY COURT . Williams ( Dog Kennel . On best . Defendant said he had been trying his Chairman ley ( Leominster ) , Miss Williams ( Dairy House , Also present in the church were Mrs. Hund- of joints . " On April 11th defendant was ( Weobley ) . Miss Child ( Vicarage , and others . discharged . The doctor's certificate handed Weobley ) , Mrs. Hall ( Dilwyn ) , Miss Hall to the police officer was dated May 11th . They had had a great many letters about this man . the deceased They were of opinion that the man was fit . Miss Lambe , the sister of Defendant was asked if he had any question gentleman , was unable to be present . the estate : Messrs . F. Brook , W. Lloyd , Wal - would have gone . People know I have not The bearers were the following workmen on to ask . He replied : I have not been fit or ter Griffiths , William Humphreys , II . George , been fit and so do the doctors . J. Ricketts , J. Herbert and C. Kedward . The Magistrates ' Clerk ( Mr. Moore ) asked There were many beautiful wreaths as fol- the defendant if he had read the doctor's cer- tificate . " lows " In loving memory of my dear brother , " He pointed out that this stated from Jessie ; " With love from Nellie Moodie , that he was suffering from the effects of pro- in memory of dear cousin Lacon in happy days longed inactivity and the doctor failed to find ( Hill Green ) , Ninsey ( Stansbatch ) , Mr. Saturday , before his Honour Judge William gone by " ; " In affectionate remembrance of any direct signs of disease . Unele Lacon , " from Evelyn and Ryder ; " With Evans . Defendant : What is it then , sir ? Mowley ) , Mr. Bufton , Mr. George ( Lower sued George Hughes , of Brierley Hill , Pres ( Mr. W. Smith , Commander Windebank , Mr. fied in saying that he said he was very stiff , Mrs. M. Griffiths , Willey Lodge , Presteign , tenants and tradesmen of the Henwood Estate evidence from the hospital , but he was justi- sincere sympathy and deep regret , " from the Captain Hinckes said they had not brought Mowley ) , Mr. Williams ( Sunnybank ) , Mr. Jones ( Yeld ) , Mr. Lloyd ( Rowbatch ) , Mr. teign , for the sum of £ 15 15s . , rent alleged to Edwards , Mr. Powell . Mr. Davies , Venmore ; but at night he was noticed to be moving his Lloyd ( Vestry ) , Mr. Lloyd ( Wych ) , Mr. J. W. be due from him . Stephens , etc. , etc. Mrs. Duncan Jones , Mrs. Harris , Mr. Burton , legs about in the ordinary way . Mr. G. H. Medlicott , solicitor , Knighton , ap- Mr. Evans , Mr. Llewellin , Mr. Patrick , Mr. Mr. F. Wheeldon was Chairman of the Com- peared for the plaintiff , and stated that the Holland , Mr. H. Griffiths ) ; " In loving respect , Mretum her sincere thaNs for kind conducted by the Vicar , Rev. H. E. H. Probyn , mittee and Treasurer , and he was ably assisted £ 30 , but against that they had allowed the School , With love , " from Coralie ( Mrs. C. wards announced that they would man after balance of rent due from the defendant was from the scholars and Farmers ' Union ) , and Messrs . A. P. Owens , sum of £ 3 , agreed under the tenancy agree- B. Armitage , Grice Manor ) ; " With kind 10- E. W. Jones , R. Bach , Price ( Balance ) , F. W.ment , and the sum of £ 11 5. , leaving a net membrance , " from Lieut . - Colonel and Mrs. P. seen by the military doctors and they would Jones ( Burcher ) ; H. J. Oliver , W. Price ( Sur- amount of the claim of 15 15s . J. Clowes , From Mrs. W. Chastel de Boin- say what veyor ) , J. Pritchard ( Ferndale ) , W. C. Cham- he did not disagree with the figures as stated . F. H. Mellor and B. Child ; " With heartfelt . The defendant in reply to the Judge sai ville " ; " In affectionate remembrance , " from would be no fine . duties of honorary secretary were carried out then ? -I defend the action because I claim for good man , " T. Lambert Hall ; " His life well bers , J. Lingen and others , whilst the onerous His Honour : Why do you defend the action regrets for the loss of an old friend and a by Mr. R. P. Morris . the allowance for manure and crops consumed spent , his sufferings patiently bourne , no evil Mr. Medlicott said the defendant was claim- rest with Christ evermore , ' speaker , but peace was his aim and he will KINGTON POLICE COURT . ing tenant right . This should have been done kennel ; " With deep sympathy , " from Mr. and by counter claim . If he made a claim they Mrs. Duncan Jones , Cottage , Dilwyn ; ( the landlord ) would counter claim . The tractor ploughs in the Leominster dist- loving memory , " from Mrs. Kenyon . Jim and rict under Mr. W. D. Edwards , the engineer , Thursday , before Mr. C. J. P. Gwyer ( Chair His Honour said there was a provision about Annie ; " With deepest sympathy and respect- have now completed ploughing a large amount man ) , Mr. E. Bird , General Hore . this in the Agricultural Holdings Act , and ful remembrance . " from an old servant , John of land , which has helped the farmers consider this looked as if it was a matter that should Lewis ; " With deepest sympathy . " from Miss ably . ASSAULT . go to arbitration . The plaintiff was entitled There is no doubt that the ploughing A. E. Hall ; " With deepest sympathy , " from Vedmore , of Lyonshall , single- to judgment for the rent owing . movement now going on by the War Agricul Nurse Smith , Hereford ; " With kindness re- tural Committee is the best and most efficient summoned Defendant Who is going to pay me for the membrance , " Christina Thompson , of from maids at Hill Top ; Kington , married woman , and there was also In step towards increasing the food supplies seeds ? more for assault . loving memory , " from Vaughan and family . cross summons by Thompson against Ved - ings as directed by the Act . His Honour : Why don't you take proceed- this country . The tractors in the Leominster The coffin , which was made by Mr. II . and Wigmore districts have done 293 acres up You are bound Griffiths , Aulden , was of oak grown on the Both defendants pleaded not guilty . to pay the rent . You have your rights under estate . After the service the bell ringers rang got many more . acres yet to plough , and it is to date , and they are still very busy , having Gwendoline Vedmore stated that on May 2nd the Act , but they are not rights I can deal muffled peals . at about 2.30 , she was with her sister in High His Honour then said he should give judg hoped they will keep pushing along . There Street , Kington , and Christina Thompson , who in the loss of their dear son . Newton Lane , Hope , Leominster . THE COST OF FOOD . HOME RISE IN RETAIL PRICES . The cost of food in the United Kingdom is still increasing in uniformity with the condi- tions in other countries , says the Board of Trade Labour Gazette . " From March 31 to May 1 the average rise in retail food prices was between 1 per cent . and 2 per cent . , the nost marked having been in potatoes d . per lb. , margarine d . per lb. , and tea over 1d . per lb. Butter declined about 1d . per lb. ALMELEY . was Mr Gwendoline in- The monthly meeting was held at the Friends Meeting House on Thursday last . Representa- tives were present from Leominster , Hereford , Llandrindod Wells and Almeley . The morning meeting for worship was followed by the usual provided by the Almeley Friends in the Meth- business meeting , after which luncheon odist Chapel , kindly lent for the occasion . Theodore Neild , on behalf of the visitors , thanked the Almeley Friends for their kind hospitality in providing so bountifully for all Mr. W. Jenkins said that Friends were visitors . Mr. J. Hobby , junior , responded . debted especially to those who looked after the tables and waited on the needs of all , amongst E. Jenkins , Mrs. Lilwall , Miss Francis ant those were Mrs. Hughes , Miss Nicholas , Mrs. were much indebted to their Methodist friends most other commodities the advance has been Their thanks would be for the use of their chapel year after year . from 20 per cent . to 30 per cent . conveyed to them The most marked increases in the year have through Mr. J. Williams . been In British beef , from 80 per cent . to 111 per cent . , according to cut , and in foreign beef the rise has been from 104 per cent to 134 per cent . In mutton the advance has bee from 74 pel cent . to 111 per cent . for British , and 110 per cent . to 162 per cent . for frozen . As compared with a year ago current prices show an average increase of 29 per cent . , potatoes having gone up about 65 per cent . , Miss Joseph . Mr. W. Jenkins said the Friends and cheese and eggs nearly 50 per cent . In Other advances are : Bacon 79 per cent fish 138 per cent . , flour 105 per cent . bread 97 per DILWYN . MEMORIAL SERVICE , ish Church on Thursday evening of last week . There was a large congregation at the Par- hen a service was held to the memory of woman , a came Words i thereon . with . was also in the street with some relatives . could put in a claim before an arbitrator . ment against defendant , with costs . Defendant up to her and accused her of saying things about her going with soldiers . Mr. Medlicott said they had a counter claim passed , with the result that Vedmore alleged against him bigger than anything he could Thompson struck her and knocked her down , put in . and also upset her sister's perambulator and that . He simply gave judgment for £ 15 158 . His Honour said he could not deal with baby . Vedmore's evidence was corroborated by her , sister , Mrs. Williams . Mrs. Thompson denied striking Vedmore first 1 and costs . THUNDERSTORM . T. Williams , Dog- " In LOCAL FARMER FINED . over to a military escort . He would then be was his state of health . There THE TRACTOR PLOUGHS . EXCELLENT RESULTS . is no doubt that Herefordshire has gone ahead in this direction . A telephone message . was received on Thur day that the new Fryer's Overtime Tractor which has just commenced working on Lord MILK PROSECUTION AT OLDBURY . Bowen's estate ; has accomplished 12 acres of Ernest Wilfred Hickton , milk seller , 52 , starting to plough 180 acres on one.farm . The ploughing in 12 hours . The plough is now Causeway Green Road , Langley , was at Old part which motor tractor ploughs will place in bury , o nTuesday , fined 20s . for selling milk the huge harvest which is hoped for in 1918 . deficient of its natural cream ; and Robert can hardly be over - estimated , and we are cent . , tea 69 per cent . , sugar 172 per cent Trooper Harry Griffiths , son of Mr. and Mrs. and said that the latter was the aggressor , and over the Presteign district on Saturday night . Castle , near , Ludlow , was fined 40s . on each of doing their bit in such a splendid style . A very heavy thunderstorm was experienced Bulkeley , farmer , of Merefield Farm , Richards pleased to see that the Leominster tractors are that she had been making accusations about accompanied with heavy and torrential rain . milk 61 per cent , butter 70 per cent to 73 per cent . , cheese 122 per cent . , margarine 56 per cent . , and eggs 78 per cent . No particulars are given of prices in enemy countries . V. Griffiths , The Firs , Dilwyn , and Pte . F. France . Mrs. H. Banks , son of Mrs. Banks , Lower Fields , her going with soldiers whilst her husband was Stretford . The congregation included a hum - in ber of relatives . The service was conducted called as Harriet Billingham was by the Vicar and Mr. Wallace was at the a witness by Thompson . After retiring the Bench decided to dismiss organ .. both cases , and warned both defendants that ROGATION DAY . if they created any more such scenes in the streets they would be severely dealt with . On Wednesday ( Rogation Day ) the children of the Schools assembled in the Churchyard Regarding neutral countries the details are not up to date . In Denmark the average increase in February last in the cost of living- including food and other expenditure - was 7.5 per cent.in excess of July Jast year , 25.6 per cent . above July , 1915 , and 46.1 per cent . more than the pre - war period of July , 1914. Switzer - Prayer . Then gathering under the large yew land , too , in December , 1916 , was experiencing tree in the Churchyard , the Vicar offered and surrounding the church repeated the Lord's CHILDRENS ' COURT . These OATS COMMANDEERED . STOCKS TO BE NOTIFIED TO THE MINISTRY OF FOOD . Monday night four summonses for a similar offence , the total in the latter case being £ 13 138 . It was stated that a sample of milk taken from Hickton was found to be deficient of 16.4 At a special Childrens ' Court held at the per cent . of its natural cream . At his request Shirehall , Presteign , on Tuesday , before Mr. samples were subsequently taken of milk con- Whitmore Green - Price ( Chairman ) , the Hon . tained in churns consigned by Bulkeley to F. Clegg - Hill , and Mr. J. H. Wale , Robert Langley Green Station to a wholesaler who Handley , aged 12 years , 5 months , of Scottle- supplied Hickton . ton Street , Presteign , was brought up on re- found to have varying deficiences of from 10.5 alone buy oats to be imported into the United In connection with the appointment of the samples were Oats Control Committee , which will in future mand , charged by P.S. Higgins with the theft to 18.8 per cent . of a pocket knife value 2/6 , and a packet of Kingdom , an Order issued on Mr. Darby , who defended Hickton , said his prohibits dealings in oats outside the Untied sweets value 4d . , the property of William Goat - client had sold the milk as he received it , and Kingdom without the permission of the Food THE NEW VICAR .. man , of Boultibrook Lodge , Presteign , on the had a warranty , but he had not given the Controller , except in the case of oats already : 12th April . The Rev. P. A. H. Birley , who has been necessary notice which would enable him to bought for future shipment , or in transit , or Vicar of Oldbury since 1911 , has accepted the and Meyrick Jones , and the accused pleaded Evidence was given by William Goatman use the warranty for his defence . Little Edgar ( aged five ) : " Uncle John , did living of Eardisland , near Leominster , and Bulkeley denied that the milk had been in- already landed in the United Kingdom . you used to be a little boy like me ? " Uncle will be leaving Oldbury shortly . All persons concerned are required before terfered with in any way , but said that owing May 21 to furnish returns to the Secretary of John : " Yes , Edgar . " Little Edgar : " Didn't going to Oldbury , the rev . gentleman was for quiries might be completed with a view to the He was further remanded in order that en- to the scarcity of hay the cows had been fed the Oats Control Committee , Ministry of Food , you feel awfully queer for a few days after three years Vicar of Fillongley , prior to which boy's detention in the Working Boys ' Home , on chopped . straw , with very little hay . That , Grosvenor House , W. 1 , showing stocks of oats you got to be a man ? " he was for a like period Vicar of Amblecote . he thought , might have affected the quality afloat , unshipped purchases , and the quantity Hereford .. of the milk . sold or unsold in each case . the an increase in the cost of living of 57.9 per prayers for the crops , for the soldiers and cent . in comparison with the pre - war period . sailors , etc. The service concluded with Our Allies are having the same experience . hymn " All things bright and beautiful . " In January last Italy's food was costing 4.1 per cent . more than in the preceding month and 44.2 per cent . in excess of July , 1914. The United States , according to figures compiled on February 15 last , were then suffering an in- arease in the cost of food of 4 per cent . over January 15 last , and 30 per cent . over July 15 , 1914 . EARDISLAND . Before guilty . North Heref and the KINGTON SOLDIE We regret to announce that been received by Mr. and Mr of High Street , Kington , th son , Pte . Cecil Caunt , Roya Corps , was killed by a she Saturday last whilst removin the trenches . Pte . Caunt R.A.M.C. soon after the euth for some time acted as disper the rank of Corporal . Some ever , he relinquished his strip active service , and had been months . Pte . Caunt was a age and previous to joining t engaged in his , father's busine He was a very popular youn deepest sympathy is extended Caunt in their sad loss . Tliei C. Caunt , is also serving in Liverpool Regiment . PRESTEIGN MEN We understand that news h that Sergt . W. H. Pugh , and Greenhouse , have both been were in the Hereford Regime KINGSLAND MAN We regret to learn that the last week with reference to Postans , A.S.C. , son of Mr. an Butts , Aston , Kingsland , has correct . He was killed by she on April 22nd . Driver Post Lacton scholar and was muc district . BODENHAM CASU As has appeared from recent ham as a parish has suffered war . Two further names have the list of killed - Lieutenant Ashworth , Suffolk Regiment , a Lewis , South Wales Borderers , in Mesopotamia . Pte . Lewis wa of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis . The ham , and has served since th the war . The following have been wou tin , C. C. Stephens , . Daw , the Battle of Gaza ) , and H. Pa France . Hearty congratulations are Parish Magazine to Pte . H R.A.M.C. , who has been decora service in the field on more tha WEOBLEY LAD'S Writing to his mother , who li Road , Weobley , Lance - Corporal fin , K.S.L.I. , announces that recommended for the Military ness while under shell - fire and German sniper . He writes : attack on Monday , morning , Ap proved very successful . I a say we drove the Germans back than our battalion was expect very little loss of life , though rather hard to face . I am very that we have now got the Ge move .. I am sure the news ceived has been very good inde and will be still better as the da feel quite confident that we hav and that the war cannot last ma have driven them nearly four days from a position they had years , and the number of priso we captured was very great . our Company Sergeant - Major tha recommended for the Military nothing much , but still it is a li I get it . This was for coolness shell fire and for shooting a G who had killed a number of our I may get this medal or I may have my life which is more tha His brother , Lance - Corporal I K.S.I.I. , is in hospital in Fran to say that a wounded soldier brother was recommended for Medal . THE LATE CAPT . R. Among recent military appo name of Captain R. C. Sale , w at the Battle of Gaza , appears . is as follows : " Lieut . ( Temporar C. Sale ( since killed in action ) t with precedence as from June 28 14th ) . " YOUNG GUNNER'S S Mr. W. T. Jeffery , of Leomins heard the news that his son , Se JA . Jeffery , has passed in th School at the head of the cla " Theory " and " Practice , " th board a submarine , scoring 93 marks ; 126 points out of a pos " Theory , " and 60 out of 70 in " PTE . DEATH OF HERBERT CA We regret to state that Pte . He Gloucester Regiment , whom we p nounced as dangerously wound Rouen , on Thursday , May 10th . previous to joining up with his g ruary , 1916 , ' was for several years . in the employ of Messrs . Gough joining the colours he was posted fords , going out to France with ters a fortnight before Christmas was wounded about à month ago v and although a subsequent repo that he was slightly better , he re ill and died as stated . Ile was age . His parents live at Minehea WOUNDED IN EG 1'te . W Gossett , whose home is lands Road , has written to say again been wounded in the arm . soldier enlisted early in the war i fordshire Regiment . He went Dardanelles and was wounded . I his regiment when they were the terrible storm just before the Ile was invalided from the penin ing from frost bite . He rejoined in Egypt and shortly after was with pneumonia . Before enlisting was an assistant at the India and Stores at Leominster and Herefor O THRICE WOUND Mrs. W. H. Gough , 22 , Rclauds minster , has been notified that he Harry Gough , K.S.L.I. , was wound 3rd . He has been in France since and has been wounded twicè previ Gough was formerly in the employ Duncan as a gardener . His father R.A.M.C. and a younger brother , Gough , is in the Herefordshire R Egypt . WOUNDED & GASS News has been received that Cor Nicholas , son of Mr. and Mrs. J 101 , Bridge Street , was wounded in May 4th . He is reported to be suf the effects of gas and a shot wo left hand . He is now in a bas Corporal Nicholas joined up at th of war . GUNNER FRANK JEF Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Jeffery , of tages , Alderman's Meadow , have several letters of condolence in the their son , Gunner F. Jeffery , R.G portrait is reproduced on another the Adult School on Sunday last the ( Mr. E. B. Reynolds ) made feeling to the loss which Mr. Jeffery , a men School , had sustained in the death who attended the School on his Prior to his enlistment Gunner Jeffe |