The Kington Times - November 1917
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Kington Times 3rd November 1917 - Page 4
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| Date | 03/11/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 3rd November 1917 |
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& 4 THE KINGTON TIMES . NOVEMBER 3. 1917 . The Mayoralty of Leominster Councillor J. B. Dowding to be A private meeting of Leomin- ster Town Council was held on Friday evening last at the Town Hall , the subject for discussion being the selection of the Mayor of the ancient borough for the year 1917-18 . Without at- tempting to report the full dis- cussion it may be said that Councillor J. B. Dowding was unanimously invited to allow his name to be put forward on the historic ninth . Councillor Dow- ding was away from the town at the time but he has since accepted so that he may be regarded as Mayor - elect . The career of the new Mayor , which is thus crowned by this mark of public confidence and appreciation , is a remarkable one , and we only regret that the exigencies of space in a war- time newspaper prevent us from giving an adequate summary of Mr. Dowding's history . The record of a man who by his native talent , energy and courage , over- comes difficulties and wins honourable position in his own town without as the saying is be- ing " born with a silver spoon in his mouth , is always of general interest , and in the case of Coun- cillor Dowding the full story of his life when it is written as it should be will constitute an in- an proposed . spiring narrative of success following years of Councillor J. B. DOWDING . patience , perseverance , and an indomitable determination to master difficulties . A LOCAL MAN . that he is a local man . singled out for special distinction by being attended various A.M.C's . and in 1915 he was elected Unity Auditor . To mark this honour the members of the " Lord Hill " Lodge pre- sented him with an illuminated address , the presentation being made by the then Mayor , Councillor John Watkins . As Prov . C.S. Mr. Dowding has been the means of securing the visits to the district of several Grand Masters of the Unity . As a friendly society repre sentative Mr. Dowding has done valuable work on the County Health Insurance Committee , especially in regard to the treatment of tuber culosis .. In accepting the honour of the Mayorality Councillor J. B. Dowding may claim with pride He is a native of the town , the son of the late Mr. James Dowding , and was born on February 20th , 1860. His mother , Mrs. Price , is still living , and it is noteworthy that there are four generations of his family represented in the county , his sister , Mrs. Edward Rees , of Wellington , who died recently , leaving children and grand- children . Four generations are also repre- sented in the family of his brother - in - law , Mr. Edward Rees . Mr. Dowding married Miss To return to his earlier career , it was about Ovens and he has one daughter . In addition the time when the Cottage Hospital was opened to the fact that he is a Loeminster man bred that Mr. Dowding was appointed a founda- and born , Councillor Dowding is proud of the tion manager of the British School , which fact that he received his early education at was no doubt in some measure conferred upon the British School for which he has always him as a small honour for the public work he had a warm place in his heart and with which had done . Mr. Dowding is now honorary he is officially connected to this day . After clerk and correspondent to the managers . Mr. leaving school he received further tuition from Powding's important association with the Mr. C. Lees , Principal of Grange House Leominster Savings Bank requires some refer- School , and in 1874 he entered the office of the ence . He entered the Bank as a clerk in late Mr. Henry Moore , Corn Square . As 1886 and continued as such until appointed time went on his business capacity , combined actuary in May , 1911 , a position he still with great industry and perseverance led to bolds . Mr. Dowding has seen the scope of his appointment to many public offices and the Bank much extended in recent years and he obtained a position of considerable in- he himself has taken no little share in bring- fluence . His first public appointment was as ing about these developments . He holds the clerk to the Stoke Prior School Board in 1884 , position of collector to the Leominster Gas an office which he has held ever since , except Company , being appointed upon the resigna- that the title has changed to correspondent to tion of Mr. James Morris , and in 1886 he the managers with the advent of County Company on the resignation of the late Mr. was appointed secretary of the Corn Exchange Council authority . pointed registrar of births and deaths . FRIPP'S SWEET LAVENDER Joilet Sosp A Fripp's Lavender Sachet Free Amongst the 21 charming varieties of FRIPP'S TOILET SOAP you will be sure to find your favourite perfume , and of these FRIPP'S SWEET LAVENDER calls for special mention for its faithful rendering of this dainty Old English perfume . As a souvenir we will send to the first 1000 applicants quite free a dainty sachet containing real lavender . Simply write a postcard addressed as below , and be sure to add your dealer's name and address . CHRISTR . THOMAS & BROS . LTD . , 289 , BROAD PLAIN , BRISTOL . F.16 ORDINATION OF THE REV . FRANK ROSS . In 1884 he was also ap Henry Andrews , solicitor . Another item which IMPRESSIVE SERVICE AT LEOMINSTER opinion that the Wesleyan Padre ' was a THE FREE LIBRARY . wards in Church Street . will interest older inhabitants was that Mr. Dowding assisted in the formation of the first troop of Yeomanry in Herefordshire . He self kept a team been should offer himself for municipal honours , but it was not until the death of Alderman R. Bright in 1912 that he allowed his name to go forward . He was returned unopposed to finish the term of office , but in the following November there was a keen contest and Mr. Dowding headed a list of seven candidates with an overwhelming majority . WESLEYAN CHURCH . was of 55 THE SERVICE . In Councillor Southall : We can always vary the young minister kneeling received ordination , ings was not a popular thing at the beginning , afterwards being handed a Bible as a symbol but they would be surprised in about two price . of authority to preach the Word and ad- months to find the thing going most splen- minister the sacraments . Vord and addidly and many certificates already out . She The resolution was carried . MEAT PRICES . The Chairman said that in company with The sacrament of the Lord's Supper was thought that Leominster had been a little be then administered by Dr. Tasker , assisted by hind hand in that movement . She was proud the Rev. W. H. Rolls , this being followed by of the village of Aymestrey , which commenced Mr. King and Mr. Enoch he met the Butchers ' an association last year . the hymn " O breath of God breathe on us They started on a Advisory Committee ( Messrs . Yapp , Bright now . " wet day with a meeting of two people . The and Pugh ) and had a long discussion on the very high prices were being made of that fifth quarter now . The Committee should- therefore see to it that the terms of the Order the matter with farmers who were members were strictly complied with . He had discussed of the Rural Food Control Committee , and they were people who had practical knowledge of the subject . They said that considering the prices given in the market by the butchers the prices charged in the town ' were too high and that the butchers were making consider- ably more profit per beast than they were en- titled to under the Order . He did not want to rush into the matter and make a mistake . He had ascertained that it would be convenient The service concluded with an impressive school chlidren had now collected quite a subject of the prices of meat . It was pointed sermon by Dr. Tasker . Addressing the large amount and within the last few months out that there were not so many joints on the It was the odd Leominster list as on those of oher towns . newly ordained minister , he said they were they had taken over £ 10 . there to rejoice with him that hour , not only a Pence that people thought were not worth But the butchers eventually agreed to accept the schedule showed them ( and now laid on . solemn hour but they trusted an hour of holy saving that came in there . She did not sup joy , an hour in which he reaped the fruit of Leominster . It was not a munition centre and copies to the Committee . pose that wages had gone up appreciably in the table ) and fill in the prices and supply many hopes and many prayers . Continuing Dr. Tasker said he wished to impress upon and it was very difficult to save .. But even in question of the butchets fixing the prices of food and necessaries had gone up immensely Mr. Southall said it was not so much the him some sentences spoken to the prophet The point was that they Jeremiah in the hour of his call " Behold I families where wages had not gone up they the various joints . would find that the children were bringing in were only entitled to obtain so much gross have made thee this day a defenced city , and something and they could be induced to save . an , iron pillar , and brasen walls " ( Jeremiah People must be impressed with the point that lowed to take into consideration what was profit . They ( the Committee ) were not - al- 1. 18 ) . The day referred to was when the in doing good to the country and to them- called the fifth quarter and he understood that Lord called Jeremiah to be a prophet of the selves they were merely putting off spending nations . Little wonder that his response the money . As the Chairman had said , a should be " Ah ! Lord God , I cannot speak for time of strain was expected after the war . A I am a child . " That was the cry of one who nest egg would be very nice at a time like realised how heavy was the responsibility he that . Many mothers liked the idea of putting was called upon to bear and he felt his youth by in their children's names in order to give and inexperience to be a disqualification . them a start . Girls who were thinking of Although there was shrinking there was no marrying were provided with a means of sav- shirking . He suggested that he should study ing in these certificates . the life and times of Jeremiah and thus learn The Chairman said that in connection with how this promise was fulfilled , how divine one association the idea got abroad that once strength was imparted to the prophet . He money was put into an association it became could look at his needs in two ways , needs like a club and the money was merged into which arose out of the special difficulties of one lump and belonged to the association . his work and needs which arose out of the They must not get that idea . Whatever a peculiarity of his own natural temperament . person put in belonged to them . Jeremiah was taught impressively the lesson that the prophet's sole duty was to utter the words which God put in his mouth . He was taught not only the nature of his mission but the true secret of his strength . After dealing with features of the prophet's career , Dr. Tasker said that in Jeremiah they had a ' strik- ing example of a man whose natural gifts did not seem to mark him out for his stern life's work but when equipped with divine strength the very tenderness of his disposition , the intense consciousness of his own weakness , his craving for sympathy , fitted him by divine grace for his difficult task . Moral courage as Bro . Ross had no doubt learned already was no mere bravado of men endowed by nature with nerves of iron . Dr. Tasker concluded with a masterly description of the virtue of fortitude as exemplified in Jeremiah . Modest shrinking must not be confounded with cowardly shirking .. He prayed that they might always feel insufficient of themselves but let them not on that account refuse to attempt any task which divine wisdom as- signed . The service concluded with the Benediction . pronounced by Dr. Tasker . Mr. G. T. Preston Robinson kindly presided at the organ , and played suitable voluntaries with his usual ability . WAR SAVINGS . ADDRESS BY THE HON . MRS . DUNNE . ASSOCIATION FORMED BY WOMEN'S LIBERAL ASSOCIATION . A meeting of the members of the North Women's Liberal Association the representatives was of the Various town were . such that the Although there were some people whose incomes had shrunk there Mrs. Dunne said it should be understood that as soon as the sum of 15s . 6d . stood to the credit of any member a War Savings Certifi- cate was purchased from the post office and was given to them . The Association had then nothing more whatever to do with it . The Association was merely a means of gathering in small contributions until they amounted to 15s . 6d . an On a show of hands , it was decided to form Association , a satisfactory number being willing to join . The Chairman proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to the President for her address . Mrs. Hammond seconded and it was carried with applause . Mrs. Dunne briefly replied . The meeting then proceeded to the election who were of officers , elected as follows : - President , the Hon . Mrs. Dunne ; Vice- President , Mr. W. T. Neatby ; Treasurer , Mr. John Moyle ; Secretary , Miss Dockett ; assis- tant Secretary , Miss Neatby . Mrs. Hammond , Mrs. Neatby and Mrs. Phillips were appointed to represent the Women's Liberal Association on the joint Committee . In the course of further discussion it . was decided that the lowest contribution should be 3d , and that the Association should com- mence work , on November 5th , the Secretary to be at the Committee room at the Liberal Club on Monday evenings from 6 to 7 . LEOMINSTER FOOD CONTOL . BUTTER PRICES FIXED . for a few of the Rural Committee to meet a few of their members on Friday and discuss the matter and then later meet the Butchers ' He quite agreed with Advisory Committee . them because those gentlemen of the Rural Committee would be able to meet the butchers and deal with the question from personal knowledge . They were paying through the nose for their meat at the present time and he strongly objected to the price of meat in Lep- minster being fixed by the prices of other towns . In other towns butchers had to make long journeys to the market and also had to pay carriage on their purchases and other ex- penses . They were in the centre of a stock raising district and the prices should be lower . It would naturally assist the Committee if they met the Rural Committee and then discuss the matter with the butchers . Some of the farmers he had referred to had worked out the figures for the whole of the beast and they could help them very considerably and could demonstrate to the butchers that they were charging too much and that to meet the re- quirements of the Order they must reduce the prices . The Chairman said that when they met the Butchers ' Advisory Committee they ( the butchers ) pointed out that dealers from away run up the price of stock that they could not sell at the fixed price and obtain a profit . Mr. King said that the prices charged in Leominster were on a level with the prices charged in the big towns . The butchers here had taken advantage of the Order to raise the prices by 2d . a lb. and he thought they should be asked to take that 2d . off again . Of course on some of the joints the prices should remain as at present but others should be lowered . He did not wish to be unfair but he was pre- prices on the list . for some of the joints were much too high . BUTCHERS WARNED . There were several important subjects for Mr. Biddle agreed that the prices , charged discussion at a meeting of the Food Control Committee for the Borough of Leominster , on Mr. Watkins proposed that a sub - committee Saturday evening . Ald . George Page , presided be appointed to hold a conference with a sub- and there were also present the Deputy Mayor committee of the Rural Committee and after- ( Councillor John Watkins ) , Councillor J. J. wards meet the Butchers ' Advisory Committee . Biddle , Councillor H. J. Southall , Councillor Miss Newman said she quite agreed that J. A. Williams , Mr. E. King , Miss Newman , such a conference should be held as it would Mrs. Jarvis , Mr. C. Turner and the Executive give the public confidence that they were really trying to do something by consulting with Officer ( Mr. W. T. Sale ) . duplicate applications for sugar cards were The Chairman mentioned a case in which those who had pracitical knowledge .. Mrs. Jarvis séconded the proposition which received from two neighbours . He thought was carried . the public should know that they did not in- tend to allow that sort of thing . The Committee then discussed the cases and although there was at first a suspicion of an attempt to obtain two cards , the explanations given showed that a bona - fide mistake had been made . The explanations of the parties is that the forms for three households were filled up by one man , and that fearing the particulars sent in two cases . This seemed to be bourne THE PRICE OF BUTTER . They He made As a matter of In the course of further discussion Mr. Williams said the whole gist of the matter was that they should adopt a scheme to examine the butchers ' books and then if they were making excess profits they would know how to act . The Chairman said that the butchers said they would require an extra clerk to keep the necessary books . Mr. Williams : Then they should employ to keep books . If they did not they were not Mr. King moved that they reduce the prices . of the best joints by 2d . per lb. in the cases Enoch . He part in the Food Control Campaign and is a dent of the " Guardian , " has been visiting Herefordshire valued member of the Leominster Food Con- France with the object of describing the do- was held on Friday evening at the Free Trade DISSATISFACTION WITH MEAT PRICES . pared to move that id . be taken off all the trol Committee . He is interested in the probings of the Lancashire Battalions at the Hall in connection with the war savings move- lem of the after care of school children and is Front . Mr. Mills gave the Colonel of the ment . Treasurer of the Committee . Mr. W. T. Neatby presided and was Battalion a lift . " He was very great on the supported by the Hon . Mrs. Dunne ( the It will be agreed that Councillor Dowidng's subject of the Padre . It was the habit of President ) who explained the scheme , and record is one which will inspire confidence in this Wesleyan Padre ' to go over the top Miss Dockett , the Secretary . his ability to uphold the dignity of his office . and he is assured of the cordial support of Colonel pointed out , he would have been per- was the outcome of a meeting which every time with the men , although , as the The Chairman remarked that the meeting his fellow townsmen during his year of office . fectly within his rights , and no one would called by the local ' War Savings Committee to have thought any the worse of him - certainly which not the colonel himself , who was much too societies and organisations in the seasoned a soldier to have any silly liking of invited . They were asked to form War Sav- danger for danger's sake - if he had stayed ings Associations and by that means to help behind . On the whole , the colonel was of the to finance the country and also help people to finance themselves . Several points were jolly good sort . " mentioned at that meeting . Amongst the rest the point was raised that after the war there His first important work in the social life of would be a time of financial strain . VISIT OF THE REV . DR . TASKER . They the town was in connection with the Social served for four years and retired with the AN IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY . all pretty well expected that , and it might be Club and Literary Institute , of which he was rank of sergeant . The mention of Yeomanry A service of unusual interest took place on that some who were having war prosperity one of the promoters and there can be little leads to the mention of Mr. Dowding's impor- Monday evening at the Wesleyan Church , Leo- As stated above , Mr. Ross's ordination ser- now might feel the pinch after the war more doubt that the early training he hus got proved tant activities as a breeder of light horses . minster , the Rev. Frank Ross being ordained vice took place on Monday evening . A ser- than others who were feeling the pinch now . of great value to the town in later and more He has taken prizes at the Royal and local for the Wesleyan Methodist Church , prepara- vice of unusual impressiveness and solemnity Miss Dockett had been in communication with ambitious schemes which grew out of these shows , and has been an exhibitor at the an- tory to receiving a commission as Chaplain to opened with the hymn " What shall we offer the President and she had consented to come early yet important endeavours . The Insti- nual show for thoroughbreds and has His Majesty's Forces . there that night and put the scheme before The event our good Lord , " announced by the Rev. W. tnte was first held in Burgess Street and after- He was interested in the Polo Club and him- place it is not customary for a student to be awarded premiums for thoroughbred sires . special interest for two reasons . In the first H. Rolls ( Superintendent of the Mission ) , them with a view of forming a War Savings were not correct duplicates were afterwards one . The Chairman said the Order was read to who was accompanied on the platform by the Association in connection with the Women's When in 1885 the Club was resucitated he was appointed hon . Minora , was recognised as one of the best the complete college course but has had and Shrewsbury District and ex - President of of the members of the Club and they pre- the two sets of applications as regards ages , complying with the Order . polo ponies , one of which , ordained unti he has not only passed through Rev. Dr. Tasker ( Chairman of the Birmingham Liberal Association . They had had a meeting out by the extraordinary difference between them and they therefore knew that they ought secretary . Premises in Corn Square were secured and the Reading Room Association polo brood mares in the world . She was several years of experience in circuit work . the Conference ) , the Rev. G. Elliot Lee ( Leo - ferred to join with the Women's Association occupations , and also the fact that one applica- was started , the Rev. R. Horton , afterwards eventually secured by Mr. Buckmaster at a In the case of Mr. Ross the circumstances of minster ) , and the Rev. R. O. Price , B.A. and have one good Association . They were tion was wrongly addressed . Vicar of Ivington , becoming Chairman . The very high figure from the firm to whom she the case justified the anticipation of the usual ( Kington ) . Following prayer by Mr. Rolls delighted to welcome Mrs. Dunne that night , was sold by Mr. Dowding . of all prices over over Is . 4d . The best joints institution , thanks to Mr. Dowding's energy , Secretary to the County Committee for Light Mr. Dowding is time for ordination . Then again this is the the hymn " The Saviour , when to Heaven He who had come at considerable inconvenience . prospered and as the result of the need of Horse Breeding , to which he was appointed first service of the kind which has taken place rose was sung . The Hon . Mrs. Dunne , who was received At the last meeting the Chairman and should be brought within the reach of all . Mr. Southall said he could not second that extended premises the committee at the be- by the Government . As an illustration of his Mr. Ross , the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. the ordination service . in the church and added to this the fact that The Rev. Dr. Tasker then proceeded with with applause , spoke first about the reasons Councillor Southall were deputed to see the resolution at present , but he hoped that the ginning of 1887 suggested the opening of a Addressing the con- these War Savings Associations were needed . Grocers ' Advisory Committee in regard to the Committee even if they had to act unfairly to public library as a fitting memorial of the be mentioned that the dispersal of part of his fame among breeders of light horses it may Ross , of Mount Pleasant , Leominster , gregation he said that the service in which The war had now lasted over three years and price to be fixed for butter . Councillor the butchers , would reduce the price if they Queen's Jubilee . much esteemed a they were engaged was always one of great they saw no immediate prospect of it ending to a by the Town Council , led by Mr. Alfred Lewis , gathering . cil , led by Mr. Alfred Lewis , stud last year brought together an influential known family in the member of not well interest and often wow much bessies very shortly , although they had hopes . Much South all in making a report freominster teus did not comply with the Order , keep books , and supply the information required . as they longed for the end of the war , if they in regard to the prices of milk and butter . He would then be prepared to second the resolu and a public fund was opened for various ob- prising that there was a large congregation Special interest attached to that particular jects , including a reading room and library . carrying the mails to Weobley and to the sta- ministry of the Wesleyan Church . For many years Mr. Dowding contracted for to witness his formal introduction to the service , which was for the purpose of ordain had a love of righteousness and humanity they said he did not often trouble about correspon- tion , but before they took that drastic action The following year through the activity of Mr. tion and in this way came to take over the ing to the work of the holy ministry one who could not wish a peace that would be in- dence in the Press especially that which was Dowding , Mr. Lewis and others , a committee Talbot Hotel Posting Yard . The Executive Officer suggested that a let- Although still young in years Mr. Ross has was known to them all , and he had the unique conclusive , until the false ideals of frightful- anonymous , but he was glad to see their they should try and obain more information . was formed with the idea of promoting a been very He has always had a breadth of experience which falls to few experience of having so many of his friends ness , the denial of right and the worship of action was being criticised . He had seen ter should be sent to the butchers to the limited liability company . generous in providing cheap con- men before their ordination . When still a present on that occasion . The church to might pursued by the Germans were shat- nothing in that Committee except the most This was amalga- veyance for Sunday Schools and for the juven - youth he engaged in local preaching work in which he was speaking had the joy of recom- have a premature peace if only in fairness to mated with the Reading Room committee , Mr. ile society in connection with " Lord Hill " the Leominster Circuit . tered never to rise again . They could not conscientious desire on the part of all to do effect that after that meeting the Committee were dissatisfied with the prices charged and J. B. Dowding acting as secretary , and a depu- Lodge , and while he had the Post Office con- It was while on a mending him to that work . They took the their duty , which was not an easy one . tation consisting of Councillor Lewis , Mr. Sale tract it was his custom to take out the whole Brotherhood Convention ' that he felt the call expressing their own confidence in him . that after a meeting with the Rural Commit- visit to Canada in 1912 , as a delegate to a first step in accordance with their church order those who had given their lives in the faith were handicapped because they were dealing teee and the Advisory Committee the Commit- of a righteous war . ( Town Clerk ) , Mr. C. D. Andrews and Mr. of the postal staff and their families for an Before the war England with people who understood their business tee would , if satisfactory terms were not ar- was the richest country in the world . The Dowding met Mr. ( afterwards Sir ) James outing on Good Friday . to the ministry and on his return he offered due course he went to college . Like so many wealth of the country was better than we do . With regard to milk the ranged , send to the Food Controller to send an Rankin , the Member for the Division . Mr. himself and was accepted . He went to Rich- others in these times of stress his training was huge expense and waste of war was only just ought to have made some inquiries and given to point out that it would be at their own Councillor Dowding's municipal career has mond College in 1913 . gentleman who wrote the letter he referred to inspector down to go into the matter . Also Rankin did not favour the object but promised not extended over many years , but has been While there he took interrupted by the call for men , to which he beginning to be felt . a sum of £ 1,000 conditionally upon the Free characterised by much useful work , and his an active part in the life of the College and responded . He had served for about two correct details when he did condescend to go risk if they maintained the present high Libraries Acts being adopted . This idea was previous activities are a happy augury for In 1914 he was sub - editor of the College Maga- opinion of those who directed the affairs of until recently prices were not very seriously been fixed at 54d . , whereas in Leominster the was a member of the Missionary Platform . years in France in the R.A.M.C. It was the into details and avoid generalities . were others whose incomes were enhanced and prices . taken up , but the suggestion that a penny his success as Mayor . a statement that in Shrewsbury the price had rate should be levied for the purpose con- This suggestion was unanimously agreed to For many years it zine , The Old Chariot , and to the Christmas their church that this brother who had served raised . Now the rich man had about half his price had been fixed at 6d . had been suggested to Mr. Dowding that he vulsed public opinion and particularly on the The following Sub Committee was appointed Number contributed an interesting article in the ranks of His Majesty's Army had income taken in direct taxation and people fact the price in Shrewsbury was fixed at 53d . man , Messrs . Southall , Watkins , Biddle and to meet the Rural Committee : The Chair- part of out - parish- representatives there was " Within the Gate , " in which he reviewed the gained a special fitness for the honourable ser- less wealthy found that £ 1 went not so far as fierce opposition . This was met with courage changes and events of the preceding term . vice to which he had been called and which 11s . before the war . Yet the Government for October , 6d . for November , 6 d . for Decem- and tact by Councillor Lewis , and as a result In the same magazine a report of Missionary explained his ordination for the work of asked them to save . The State was short of ber , and he did not know what for the months of a poll a large majority voted for the pro- meetings refers to an address by F. W. Ross chaplain to His Majesty's Forces . In the or- money . The trade of the country was dislo- following . If they made a mistake it was in FOOD CONTROLLER'S APPROVAL . posal . Owing to a technical mistake the on " The Claims of Education . " With the dinary course of things the ordination of a cated by the war . Quantities of munitions not trying perhaps to get a lower price for The Food Controller wrote approving of the Local Government Board held that the vote out - break of war in August , 1914 , and the call young minister took place after he had served had to be imported , as well as vast quantities October . With regard to butter they had price fixed for milk sold by retail , but pointing was null and void and there was a serious sug- for men , numbers of the students felt it their for four years , but in these times because of of food . In normal times world trade was seen the advertisement of the Rural District out that the arrangement could not be till gestion that the project should be abandoned . An interesting piece of local history with duty to enlist Mr. Ross as early at August , the special work which their brother would a matter of credit and exchange . After the Chairman and himself had May 1st , only March 30th . Mr. Lewis rallied the supporters of the move- which Mr. Dowding was connected dates from 1914 , tried to join the R.A.M.C. but was re- have to engage in , it was needful that the had increased our imports and decreased our met Mr. Smith and Mr. Badham , the grocers ' COTTAGE HOSPITAL AND SUGAR . ment , however , still loyally assisted by Mr. a town's meeting which was held in 1886 fused . In the following January he and time for ordination should be anticipated . exports , although it was marvellous how well representatives , they agreed to recommend Dowding , and a second vote gave an even under the presidency of Alderman James several other students were accepted and Before he proceeded with the questions which we had kept up our export trade . It must- 2s . 1d . per lb for salt butter and 2s . 4d . for . An application for sugar for use at the Cot- They were sent for it was his duty to put , he would call upon be remembered , however , that much larger majority in favour of a rate - aided Page . Among the projects before the meet- joined the R.A.M.C. There were a large number of tage Hospital was received . library . The Committee decided to grant what they Following upon the appointment of ing were the establishment of a stock ale training to Eastbourne where they remained Brother Ross to address them in order that ported consisted of necessities for the Armies different sorts of butter mentioned in the Order life On one occasion , at they might learn from his own a Free Library committee Mr. J. B. Dowding and the formation of a building society . Mr. until August , 1915 . some of our Allies . Not only had our exports fal- but they came to the conclusion that for all . were entitled to according to the number of Greenfield Hall , Eastbourne , the Sunday words of testimony as to his own experience len far below our imports , but our ships could practical purposes they could confine them- patients . was appointed Secretary in 1886 , an appoint- Dowding was honorary secretary to the move- evening service was taken by soldiers . ment which was a fitting recognition of the ment in regard to the Stock Sale and a The of the gospel of the grace which was in not do their share in maintaining the pros- selves to two varieties in this town , salt and valuable work which he had done to ensure large sum of money was collected , which was preacher was Pte . F. W. Ross , and the organ- Jesus Christ our Lord and as to his own call perity of the Empire . The freights earned by fresh . Mr. Gibson , the Executive Officer for the success of the movement . spent in advertising . Opposition to the pro- ist and soloist were also from the camp . A to proclaim the gospel of His grace to others . our ships before the war were a great asset , the Rural District , saw the Chairman and FARMERS AND LABOURERS posal manifested itself and the thing fell local paper recorded that " the message was The Rev. Frank Ross , who , with the mem- but now our merchant ships were doing Gov- himself and they informed him what they had In Gloucestershire the branches of the Far- through for the time being . The success of earnest and manly and the whole service full bers of his family , had been sitting in the ernment work and were carrying exclusive done . He saw that the Rural District Council the Stock Sale which was afterwards estab- of power . " On August 31st , 1915 , Mr. Ross front pew of the church , rose and briefly ad- war cargoes and many had 1m sunk . Not had had a meeting and had adopted those mers ' Union have been asked to suggest to a great encouragement to progress in other lished justified the opinion which Mr. Dowd- went to France with his unit . The work dressed the congregation . He said that first only were we unable to pay or goods by ex- prices , with this exception , which he was in- labourers that they should dall meetings at directions and it may be truthfully said that ing had put forward many years before . during the winter was often trying but was not of all he had been brought up in a godly home ports , but our power to pay by the use of our clined to incorporate in their Order , that the once and appoint persons in whom they have confidence to represent them on the District out of this work sprang the desire to estab The Building Society was promoted and ac- exciting until the Somme offensive in July , and to that he owed more than he could say . merchant service was reduced . How then was maximum price for butter sold by the pro- Wages Boards . lish a Cottage Hospital . In writing of the quired many sites in the town and neighbour- 1916 , when he speaks of the work as " pretty In accordance with their casas called to the ready taken over foreign securities as a sort peared to be the best terms they could get . that if this were done generally all over the custom he would give the Government going to pay ? They had al- ducer at the farm shall be 25. 3d . That ap- the Food Production Department suggests late Mr. Alfred Lewis , the Rev. D. A. Brown hood , notably where the Cottage Hospital now stiff . " Coming to England on leave in No- said " His name will live in the history of stands and Mr. Morrow's nursery . a but there was still The last vember , Pte . Ross was detained in England ministry of the Wesleyan Methodist Church . of forced loan , large He had not seen any that were lower . country it might strengthen the right sort of the Borough as a leader in a great educational venture , the Eaton land was not a success , through illness until February . His illness , He was converted at the age of 16 and soon margin to be met , and that must be borrowed . Councillor Biddle siad he supposed these feeling between farmers and labourers . movement , embodied in the Free Library " owing to the directors failing to agree as to trench fever which developed into pneumonia , after that engaged in the work of preaching It rested with those at home whether they bor were maximum prices for best butter . It is now the duty of the present writer to a building scheme and in order to save the necessitated his place in the ambulance being in the chapels of the district . If he might rowed from foreign powers at a high rate of Councillor Southall said the difficulty was speak of Mr. Lewis's lieutenant in that move- society going into liquidation Mr. Dowding filled , and keen regret was expressed by his be allowed he would mention one name as the interest , which would have to be met in the that the producer was entitled to get up to ment and it may with equal truth be said purchased the unalloted sites . " Why haven't you paid your It is worthy colleagues at the severance of their association . man who led him to take that step , Mr. future by heavy taxation , or whether the Gov- Consumer " The light was SO ng as Leominster Cottage Hospital of note that the Building Society , although He was very popular with the men , and his Harry Thomas , who first took him out in the ernment borrowed from our own people at a was no use them . king a lower price . stands Mr. Dowding will not lack an enduring suspended , has been kept alive by Mr. Dowd- comrades have paid tributes to the influence work of local preaching . Who could say how lower rate of interest , which it was true found that the wholesale dealers were giving very poor that I could not see to read the . and striking memorial to his public spirit ing and at any time if a demand arises , it for good he exercised both in the training much he owed to him for the trouble he took would have to be paid , but which would not 25. 2 d . at Leominster and therefore the pro- and sympathy for the less fortunate of his could be put in motion once more . The thing to say was , camps and on active service at the front . and the invitation he gave . In 1912 he went leave this country . ducers were not likely to sell at less than that . brethren . The hospital movement in Leomin- During the latter period of his connection Returning to France he joined another unit to Canada on a short visit and while he was let the rich pay and it was quite right that The members of the Advisory Committee met ster commenced in a very humble way . Mr. with the Borough Sir James Rankin favoured . and was busily engaged on the Messines Ridge there he heard a sermon by the Rev. R. the rich man should pay as much as he could . them very fairly and although they seemed to Dowding took a leading part and was Chair- a scheme for a garden city , the site selected front , all through the preparations right up to Moffatt Gautrey which impressed him very They should also regard this movement as a expect a slightly higher price , perhaps a penny man of the Promotion Committee , with Ald- being Caswell Fields . To this scheme Sir the actual offensive . Later his unit had a deeply , on " Confidence in God and resolution privilege . They were English men and women more , he didn't think there was any fear of erman George Page and the late Mr. George James promised financial aid in the same strenuous time at the beginning of the recent to follow His call . " He took that to be the and were fighting in a righteous war and the grocer's joining in a strike which he un- Collard as joint Hon . Secretaries on behalf of way as he did at Hereford . Mr. Dowding in- Ypres offensive . derstood was the procedure if they fixed a On his unit coming out for call to him and on his return home offered therefore it was a privilege if by lending even the friendly societies . The story of the Cot- terested himself in the matter with the re- price which the trade concerned considered tage Hospital has been fully told in our sult that the land was offered by Mr. T. D. a rest he was offered a chaplaincy and accepted himself as a candidate for the Weleyan Metho- their pennies they helped to end the it . Leave being due to him he took advantage dist ministry and being accepted was sent to small contributions could be used to help the Methods had been devised by which was lower than it ' should be . columns in the past and it must suffice to say Burlton through his agent , but the Town of the fact to come to England for ordination . college in 1913. Soon after the war broke out The Chairman said that after , he met the that Mr. Dowding's efforts in this direction Council were opposed to it owing to the mag- It will thus be seen that Mr. Ross has had a have been more than crowned with success . nitude of the scheme . Mr. Dowding has men- in 1914 several of them believing it was their country . If they formed a War Savings As- Advisory Committee he went to the Executive sociation there were several schemes to choose unique experience for the work of a minister duty to go on national service to the front én- Officer and they inquired if they had any power Judging by the unflagging enthusiasm with tioned the proposal at subsequent discussions from . War saving accomplished that almost Since that time he could safely say and a chaplain . He has seen at first hand the listed . to vary the wholesale maximum price and they which Mr. Dowding has served the Cottage at the Town Council and with the demand were told they had not . Therefore the whole- Hospital year after year as Hon . Secretary one for better housing after the war it is possible magnificent way in which our men " carry that he Ifad received experiences which he impossible feat of helping the Government and also helping themselves at the same time . their daily display of self sacrifice , should never have received in a theological They were not asked to give , but to lend and sale price of butter was 2s . 2d . which they might say that this has been Mr. Dowding's that the scheme may be heard of again , could not vary . most cherished public work . courage and generosity one to another and has institution . He had seen actual service and At the annual since Councillor Dowding has always favoured a good rate of interest was promised . The Advisory Committee meetings grateful reference has been frequently a progressive policy in regard to the housing danger and hardship which fall himself had no mean experience of the daily knew the real meaning of those words " To War Savings Certificates were 15s . 6d . each seemed to be under the impression that the made to the great efforts made by Mr. Dowd- of the working classes . to the be a good soldier of Jesus Christ . " There and the promise was that if they would leave wholesale maximum was 2s . 2d . , giving a profit ing on behalf of the hospital's finances and the he had found what it meant to be in closest the money in the hands of the Government of 2d . per lb. WAR WORK . fact that he loses no opportunity to put the Our troops are magnificent and Mr. Ross touch with Him in times of greatest danger for 5 years they would receive £ 1 back at the Councillor Southall said the prices they institution before the eye of the public . Since the outbreak of war Mr. Dowding considers that a chaplain can learn as much and there he had learned something of the end of that time . What was the object of an suggested were the lowest . If there was any FRIENDLY SOCIETY WORK . has taken part in many movements connected from the men as they can from him . Inci- sacrifice on Calvary which perhaps he could Association ? Association was a benefit , as it amendment it would be for a higher price . He with the national cause . As the local agent dentally Mr. Ross has seen a good deal of the never have learned in any other way . On always was . The five years ' interest dated moved that the maximum retail price be 2s . 4d . In pleasing harmony with his work for the for the Labour Exchange he has been instru- work of the Y.M.C.A. in France , and was active service he had tested and re - tested the from the date on which the certificate was per lb. for fresh butter , and 25. 3d . at the farmu , Cottage Hospital is Mr. Dowding's long and mental in securing workers for munition mak- greatly struck with the whole hearted way in strength and reality of religion and by God's purchased . If a person saved 6d . per week and salt butter 2s . Id . honourable friendly society career . His ex - ing and has interested himself in the ques- which the problems of caring for our men help he would so continue that experience as it would be 31 weeks before they could amass Mrs. Jarvis asked if butter could be bought perience is almost life long , for he was but tion of a free train to Hereford and the pro- are tackled by that organisation . We under- to fight the good fight for Him and to gain the 15s . 6d . and buy a certificate . If , however , 31 in the market at 2s . 2 d . 14 when he joined the " Lord Hill Lodge " of posal to billet munition workers in Leominster . stand that when the necessary formalities are crown which was given to His faithful ser- people joined and payed 6d . a certificate is Councillor Southall said it was for quantities Oddfellows . In 1888 he was appointed honor- We hope that with Councillor Dowding as completed Mr. Ross will return to France as vants . bought on that day . The speaker went on to over 4lbs . Where less was sold the retail ary Treasurer of the Lodge on the death of Mayor this scheme will come to speedy a chaplain . The devotion and self sacrificing The charge to the Candidate for Ordination explain the duties of secretary , treasurer and price applied . Mr. William Freeman , and this position he fruition . When the War Savings Committee labours of the " Padres " in France have often I was read by Dr. Tasker and the prescribed committee . She also pointed out that the Councillor Watkins in seconding , said that still holds . He has gone through all the was appointed by the Town Couneil Mr. been noted and the Wesleyan chaplains have questions duly put and answered . Following money was not locked up for five years and grocers generally bartered butter for grocery . offices of the lodge and has attended the vari- Dowding was elected Hon . Secretary and in come in for their share of praise . A tribute silent prayer the hymn " Come Holy Chost could be obtained at any time , with interest If the prices were satisfactory they could not ous district meetings . Later he was honoured that capacity he is now forwarding the work to a Wesleyan Padre appears in the Man- our Souls Inspire " was sung . Dr. Tasker after the first year .. by the district in being appointed Prov . C.S. of forming associations in connection with chester Guardian " from the pen of William and the other ministers then descended from Proceeding , the Hon . Mrs. Dunne said it Mr. King asked if there was any time period of the Leominster district on the death of schools , religious bodies , business establish- Haslam Mills , who , as the special correspon- the pulpit to the communion rails where the was a good meeting to begin with . War sav- for these prices . Mr. R. O. Smith . In this capacity he has ments , etc. He has also taken a prominent THE COTTAGE HOSPITAL . The success which attended these efforts was that on soldiers ' lot . The war We ex- war . very The Council . fresh butter . 2s . 2 d . from the wholesalers and therefore it reduce them . Collector : He gas bill p account . 1 . The Local Commissioner of The Director of food Economy's appeal FOOD ECONOMY In 1914 the need was for MEN In 1915 for MUNITIONS MDE In 1916 for MONEY TIONAL SAFETY In 1917 for MEN MUNITIONS MONEY and Economy in food Arthur R. Hab . Printed and Published for the Proprietors by A. T. SOUTHALL , at his Offices , 27 , Drapers Lane , Leominster . VOL . XI . NO SALES BY AUCT By Messrs . EDWARDS , RUS BALDWIN . Leominster Horse Rep Friday , Nov. 16th , 150 valuable He Light Horse Mares ( in f broken Colts , and sever bred Foals , Consigned direct by Farmers Private Owners . Sale at Catalogues from EDWARDS , RUSSELL & B Judged 10.30 a.m. prompt . Leominster , Hereford and Tenb LEOMINSTER STOCK MA TUESDAY , NOVEMBER 20t AT Cattle and Sheep , 10.30 a . 11.30 ; Store Cattle and Pigs , Entries kindly , solicited . 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