The Kington Times - November 1917
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Kington Times 17th November 1917 - Page 4
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| Date | 17/11/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 17th November 1917 |
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4 MAYOR'S DAY AT LEOMINSTER . UNANIMOUS ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR J. B. DOWDING : forts for the soldiers and clothing for the Army and Navy . He recollected very well when Councillor Dowding joined as a juvenile the " Lord Hill " Lodge of Oddfellows and he recalled the time when he was proposed as an adult member . He had made great pro- HEARTY THANKS TO THE RETIRING gress in that lodge . He referred to the " Leo- MAYOR . COUNCILLOR WATKINS AGAIN minster News , " which he said gave a very good account of his life . It was very inter- esting reading even to a stranger , but especi- ally to them who had known him so long , APPOINTED DEPUTY . because it reminded them of the different The statutory meeting of the Town Council offices he had held , and the different works with which he had been associated and had for the appointment of the Mayor was held on Friday last , November 9th , at 12 p.m. thought that Councillor Dowding's connection carried out with such great success . He There were present : Alderman H. Gosling with Oddfellowship had been to his advantage . ( retiring Mayor ) , Councillor John Watkins ( retiring Deputy Mayor ) , Councillor J. B. Not only was he Corresponding Secretary for Dowding ( Mayor elect ) , Alderman George the district , but his work had been acknowl- Page , Alderman G. J. Abell , Councillors J. edged at headquarters by his appointment as Williams , H. Reynolds , H. J. Southall , J. an auditor of the Unity , a position which Moss , P. Bach , G. Gough , C. A. Robinson , J. might be envied by many who had been at- K. Hyslop , with the Town Clerk ( Mr. W. T. tending those annual meetings for many years . Sale ) , and Mr. C. O. Mapp , Mr. E. P. Lloyd He wished him and the Mayoress a happy ( Borough Treasurer ) , Mr. J. Budd ( Borough and successful year of office and hoped that ( Surveyor ) , Mr. Chadwick ( engineer ) , Mr. A. during that time the war might come to an Reynolds ( Collector ) . Among the general public présent were : Miss Newman , Mrs. Angeleri , Messrs . W. P. Levick , H. Oliver , C. Eastment , W. G. Wait- son , J. A. Sale , J. King , Rogers , W. Phil- lips , J. Massey , W. D. Edwards ( Brierley ) , J. T. Bayley . As the clock commenced striking the hour of 12 the retiring Mayor rose and asked for the proposition of a member of the Council as Mayor for the ensuing year . ..Councillor Southall said he begged to pro- pose that Councillor John Benjamin Dowding be elected as Mayor and Chief Magistrate of this ancient borough for the ensuing year . He did not know that he ever remembered an occasion when any person accepting the office of Mayor of this town had a greater problem before him . He followed a man who for the last two years had held office with dignity and he might say with the general acceptance not only of the members of that Council , but of the public of the town and the whole county ( applause ) . They knew that Alderman Gosling could not accept office for another year . That was their loss and he hoped it would be his gain . They could not disguise the fact that members of the Council naturally had felt some reluctance to follow a gentleman who had done the work with such extraordinary ability and who had held the chair for so many months with such urbanity and with such a knowledge of the rules of order in Councils of that sort . When they asked the members of the Council in or- der they were face to face with the fact that they refused to accept office for this year . At last they came to Mr. Dowding . He hap pened to know that it was with the greatest possible reluctance that Mr. Dowding ac- cepted the position . A great many people in this town hardly realised that Mr. Dowding was one of the most public spirited men and he accepted that office notwithstanding diffi- culties owing to the conditions of the great war and also In the face of the fact that he was a very very busy man . He took the office because he felt it was his duty to do 80. He did not blame him if he did not ar- rive at a decision to accept without consider- able reluctance . He for one hailed his accep- tance with the greatest possible pleasure . In making the proposition he felt it was pecu- liarly him . ing's temperament . received ested in the housing of the working classes . They knew that he had consistently taken an end . The resolution was carried amid loud ap- plause and the retiring Mayor in placing the chain on Councillor Dowding's shoulders wished him a very successful year of office .. THE MAYOR'S SPEECH . REFERENCES TO HOUSING AND . TUBERCULOSIS PROBLEMS . After making the customary declarations upon taking office , the new Mayor addressed the Council . He first thanked Councillor Southall and Councillor Biddle for the very kind way in which they had proposed him for the onerous and responsible office of Mayor of that ancient Borough and his native town . He was not prepared to make a set speech , but there were one or two things to which probably it would be well for him to refer . He wished heartily to thank all those ladies and gentlemen who had supported him , not only that day , but during his career in Leo- minster . He accorded in a charitable spirit the same thanks to those who had criticised him in the various capacities in which he had been called upon to work . It might be said that probably he had hurriedly taken on that position . But he had not taken it on with- out consulting himself and it appeared to him that if he took on the duties and endeavoured to satisfy himself then the great probability was from his , past experience that he would satisfy the burgesses of that ancient borough . He wished particularly to thank Alderman Gosling for the invariable kindness , courtesy . and consideration he had extended to him . In a small town like that unless a man had the confidence of the people and of those with whom he was working it was impossible to carry out the duties properly and to hold the various positions in which he had the honour to serve . There was another gentleman in that room whom he should like to thank and that was Mr. Lloyd . He was Treasurer of the Savings Bank and throughout had trusted him . In passing Councillor Dowding men- tioned that he had a letter from Sir Arthur . Yapp asking the Mayors - elect throughout England not to entertain this year . He thought it would be as well to state that at once so that in anything he did he should not be misunderstood . MUNICIPAL MATTERS : THE HOUSING QUESTION . was In the THE KINGTON TIMES . NOVEMBER 17 , 1917 . FRIPP'S SWEET LAVENDER Toilet 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 . Councillor Dowding said CHRISTR . THOMAS & BROS . LTD .. 289 , BROAD PLAIN , BRISTOL . F.16 Watkins was very anxious for him to take the office and he did not think he should be left in the boat alone . Councillor Watkins was the advantage of the town if he would accept . accustomed to the work and it would be to Councillor Watkins agreed to accept the position . that Councillor Gosling especially had been working day after day for the benefit of the men who did all to fight our battles . would endorse that Mr. Watkins had said and express the tored to the best of health , and that the time hope that the retiring Mayor would be res- would come soon when they would once more have him as Mayor of Leominster ( applause ) . The resolution was carried amid loud ap- He was sure that that Christian act and the broad continue . ence to mem- distance of 12 miles . That did not seem fair 7 ; Alderman Farr 26 , 4 ; Mrs. Sale 16 , 10 ; and he was sent home by motor - car . These Alderman Russell 15 , 15 ; Mr. Gibson Dyson 15 , men were most - appreciative of what was be- 3 ; Mr. E. T. Cave 15 , 10 ; Mrs. Barneby , 15 , ing done for them and thought they were the ; Rev. W. J. Nelson 4 , 2 ; Mr. J. Castle 4 , 3 ; out for the kindness they were Mr. J. A. Daggs 4 , 1 ; Mr. W. St. G. Dren- showing . The next man was a soldier who nan 4 , ; Mr. T. J. Enoch 4 , 2 ; Mr. C. H. came late in the evening and was sent to Luc- Lewis 4 , ; Mr. W. R. Stafford 4 , 4 . ton . Another man direct from the Front ar- best men rived late and was sent to Kington , and other men were conveyed to Aymestrey and Pres teign . One man had come direct from hospi- MAYOR AT PRIORY CHURCH tal . He had started from Newcastle in the evening and got here at 7.36 the next day . He was stranded and was sent on . Their thanks were due to Mr. Thompson who under- took these cases in all weather at night . He had made a most reasonable charge It was very gratifying that they had been able to do this . There were more than he thought , but they should try to carry it on . LEOMINSTER A LARGE AND REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING . siderable part of the seating in the Norman Church being utilised . The service opened with the singing of the National Anthem . Morning prayer was said by the Vicar ( the Rev. W. J. Nelson ) , and the lessons were read by Mr. E. W. Jones , The Rev. F. E. Powell , Vicar of Ladbrooke , and until recently of Bromyard , was the special preacher . He based a powerful sér- mon on the text " Behold , I make all things new " ( Rev. 21 , 5 ) . He first showed that First that there were two methods in nature . of quiet and orderly evolution and develop- ment , seen in the rising and setting of the sun , the waxing and waning of the moon , the steady ebb and flow of the tide , the sequence of the seasons , and the wonderful process of vegetable life . Then there was the violent IMPRESSIVE SERMON BY THE REV . method of sudden catastrophe seen in the F. E. POWELL . storm and tempest , earthquake and volcano , Councillor J. B. Dowding's year of Mayoralty When they passed from the world of external spreading havoc , destruction and dismay . He thought they might provide opened auspiciously on Sunday last with one nature they found the same two methods at Councillor Watkins seconded and said he was pleased that Alderman Page was taking an interest . some refreshment for these men . It was done in other towns . follow their example . Councillor Southall said he thought this was being done by private assistance . There was no cheque which the Committee passed with greater pleasure than the one to pay Mr. Thompson his moderate charge for the work . He was quite certain that if the matter was reported other towns might feel they ought to Councillor Molyneux said there was a little criticism , which was unfair . It was said that the expense should be paid by the districts from which the men came . He would rather pay the money ungrudgingly and not ask any other district to help . If other towns liked to help men in some other way they could . Some had said a horse and trap would do , but theso men ought to be sent as quickly as pos- sible . Every minute of their few days ' leave was precious to them . Councillor Reynolds said their thanks were due to Alderman Page and to Mr. Enoch who had worked hand in hand . The report was adopted . THE FIRE BRIGADE . The report of the Fire Brigade Committee stated that there had been no fires during the quarter and no occasion for a meeting . The Captain of the Fire Brigade recorded the following drills : 1 with engine , 1 hydrant in spection , 1 with fire escape , police 3 with hydrants . THE TRIBUNAL . Alderman Page said he had no objection to some on It was discovered that it was possible to appoint two members and it was accordingly agreed that both the Mayor and Mr. Moss He should be appointed . THE HORSE SALES . call He saw of the largest and most representative com- work in human society . There was the peace- panies which has been seen for some years ful principle of orderly evolution , families and It was Faith to accompany him to the Priory Church for nations following the laws of national morning service . economic development .. There was also the Among those who met his worship at the principle of gigantic catastrophe . Town Hall were : the Vicar ( the Rev. W. J. stupendous upheavals of geological history The Nelson ) , the Rev. F. E. Powell , the Deputy - had their counterpart in the terrible overturn- Mayor ( Councillor John Watkins ) , the ex - ings of human history . Mayor ( Ald . H. Gosling ) , Ald . Geo . Page , upon us . now . Such a crisis was Ald . G. J. Abell , Councillors J. J. Biddle , longed equally to the great world process . Both of these methods be- Hubert Reynolds , J. K. Hyslop , G. Gough , E. Something was being undoubtedly accom- Molyneux , the Town Clerk ( Mr. W. T. Sale ) , plished in the great world cataclysm in which the Borough Treasurer ( Mr. E. P. Lloyd ) , the the human race now finds itself . Surveyor ( Mr. J. Budd ) , the Collector ( Mr. A. here that religious faith came in . Reynolds ) , Ald . H. F. Russell , C.C. , Mr. G. sought to lay hold of the mighty will of God Butters , Mr. J. M. P. Cave , Mr. B. C. Ridgley , to believe that this rough and tumble world Mr. J. Robinson , Mr. W. R. Stafford , Mr. Wof ours was being shaped and re - shaped until J. Rees , Mr. John Bazley ( Guardians ) , Mr. J. it was seen to be moulded to the pattern of Edwards ( Broadward ) , Mr. T. D. Burlton , the ideal . Mr. H. R. Cheney , Mr. S. R. Taylor , Mr. partners in the moral enterprise of God . As Human beings were called to be R. H. Harding , Mr. F. E. Sealy , Mr. T. Neild , Committee ) , Mr. H. Marchant , Mr. W. St. This divinity was the eternal Christ , that Miss Newman and Mrs. Jarvis ( Food Control was said " There is a divinity which shapes our ends , rough hew them how we may . " G. Drennan , Mr. W. V. Tuson , Mr. R. M. within us which made for goodness , truth and Thornely , Mr. W. Smith ( Elmside ) , Mr. J. beauty amidst that which appeared to be Castle , Mr. G. T. Preston , Robinson , Mr. H. chaos and confusion . Bach , Mr. C. Eastment , Mr. C. O. Mapp , Mr. F. George ( Buckfield ) , Mr. J. R. Holland a study of history was a cordial for drooping courage but the cordial became far more ( Stagbatch ) , Mr. J. J .. Baker , Mr. C. E. Lewis effective if we extended our view backward ( Shobdon ) , Mr. E. E. Diggery , Mr. W. Price , sufficiently far . If they did that they saw ( Wharton ) , Mr. W. Hancorn , Mr. C. Goodwin , plainly and unmistakeably that , mankind be- Mr. H. G. Hankinson , Mr. H. M. Stanley , gan very low indeed and through ages of pain Mr. H. Oliver , Mr. C. A. Turner , Mr. A. J and martyrdom had been climbing upwards Tatam , Mr. W. Bradford , Mr. E. W. Jones , drawn by attractions man could not avoid and Mr. J. Price , Mr. W. D. Edwards , Mr. S. pulled by influences he could not resist . Bright , Mr. R. W. Thomas , Mr. E. Cole , J.P. , was true there were powerful counter - attrac- Mr. R. B. Sandiland , J.P. , Mr. T. J. Enoch , tions , but whatever their lot in life , however J.P. , Mr. E. Pugh , Mr. J. W. Price , Mr. strong evil might be within them , he asked Watkins ( Cockcroft ) , Mr. Bishopbrigg ( Eye ) , them . to recognise the divine in - dwelling and Mr. A. Thompson , Mr. W. F. Wood , Mr. W. believe that God was everywhere . Nothing man . At the Town Hall there was the customary brief speeches . It had been said that It Put the Sarily the saint or the philosopher , but before ledged sinner and there was something which the average man and woman and the acknow- would awaken within them if it be but groans which could not be uttered . Science TWO NEW MEMBERS APPOINTED . The next business was to appoint a mem- ber of the Local Tribunal in place of Alder man Gosling , resigned . Councillor Molyneux said they would like G. Standage , Mr. Jeeves , Mr. R. E. Scuda- but the growth of the spiritual in man could Alderman Gosling to continue , but he thought more , Mr. W. Andrews , Mr. Herbert Jones , explain the noble uprising of passion they le should be excused . He was of opinion Mr. O. DeVall , Mr. W. G. Watson , Mr. H. áll at times felt within them . that a great mistake , was made at the com- E. Taylor , Mr. W. H. Rhodes , Mr. W. Janies , Christian ideal and hope before the noblest mencement in appointing the Tribunal . Many Mr. R. Oliver , Mr. J. Morgan , Gunner J. animal and there was no response whatever . connected with the land had been before the Morgan , Mr. E. Coslett , Mr. R. T. Heath , Mr. But put that ideal and hope before , not neces- Tribunal . They omitted at the time to see W. H. Powell , Mr. W. Maund , Mr. T. Harper , that a farmer was proposed and he would Mr. R. Eastment , Mr. J. T. Bayley , Mr. A. take that opportunity of remedying the omis- Smith ( Broad Street ) , Mr. H. J. Lewis , Mr. sion . He proposed that Councillor Moss be L. Widdows , Mr. W. H. Mann , Mr. Steel , Mr. appointed . He was a practical farmer and K. Mann , Mr. T. Graves , Mr. S. Bowen , Mr. would be of assistance to the Tribunal in S. Pritchard , Mr. H. Hall ( Barons Cross ) , Mr. matters affecting agriculture . E. A. Lane , Mr. Bemand ( Barons Cross ) , Mr. Councillor Biddle seconded . THREE GREAT IDEALS . A. Colley , Mr. W. T. Jeffery , Mr. J. Moyle , Alderman Gosling said he would point out Mr. T. Hodges , Mr. J. B. Hodges , Mr. J. H. Proceeding , the preacher said it seemed to them for saying he knew nothing about farm- T. Brown , Mr. E. Perry , Mr. Woodward , that lay before them three principles would that Councillor Watkins would not thank Davies , Mr. H. Davies , Mr. B. Badham , Mr. him that in the great work of reconstruction suitable in coming from Although not a native of this town he might ing and further that agriculture did not Mr. J. Bufton , Mr. C. Reynolds , say that his ancestors for 200 years were Proceeding , the new Mayor said he Mr. find ever increasing expression - the scientific enter into the question now because no men J. Wynne , natives and he was very anxious indeed that obliged to the retiring Mayor for mentioning Mr. R. Hughes Rowlands , spirit , the democratic spirit and the Christian were being sent . whoever took the office of Mayor of this town the slippery conditions of the roads . Mr. E , Pounds , Mr. T. Morris , Mr. J. gospel spirit . The war was proving the Councillor Southall also pointed out that ag- Arrowsmith , Mr. T. Cratchley , Mr. T. G. abolute necessity of the first , for this terrible should be impregnated with that feeling of interests of the residents and of the animals love for the community in which he lived and rioulture was now protected in other ways . Huxley , Mr. G. Maund , Mr. H. J. Griffiths conflict was one not only of the courage of on which they had to depend something ought also a desire to do everything he could to to be done despite any feeling to the contrary . He had no objection to Mr. Moss , but pre- ( South Street ) , Mr. E. H. Davies , Mr. G. dauntless hearts , but also of the wit of bril- THANKS TO THE RETIRING MAYOR . plause , and Alderman Gosling replying said sumably he was proposed on the ground that Davis , Mr. G. Preece , Mr. J. Hill , Mr. W. liant brains . improve the town and conditions of life of They had had very many accidents . He him- Science that was now being those who lived in it . In Mr. Dowding they self had suffered . They might say as was said said it was with great pleasure that he rose The Deputy Mayor ( Councillor J. Watkins ) he thanked them very much for their kind agriculture wanted protecting . He thought L. Stephens , Mr. Palmer ( West Street ) , Mr. used for the purpose of destruction would in remarks about him . He could summarise they should appoint their new Mayor . had a gentleman who fulfilled most amply in an election leaflet that he had an ulterior to propose a vote of thanks to the retiring what he had done in a very few words . He W. Mills , Mr. F. Holloway , Mr. E. Chapman . future have to be applied to reconstruction . all those conditions . He would be one of the motive , but there it was , it was very serious . Mayor . He had the honour two years ago that had tried to do his best and he had tried in Mr. Moss . As a member of the Tribunal he represented by the following : Miss Urwick , much more thorough . The Lord Hill Female Lodge were officially They wanted to make their educational system few Mayors who had been natives of the He communicated with Alderman Russeil , day of placing the Mayoral chain upon Mr. everything to He had thought it was the Mayor's place to be They must raise the Borough . Looking back he could only remem- act independently . Chairman of the Roads and Bridges Commit- Gosling . They knew then that he would often got into hot water , but being a that body . They wanted a man who had P.D.G.M. and N.G .; Miss Wilkes , P.G .; Miss age at which children left school . ber Alderman Page , Mr. Alfred Lewis , Mr. tee , and he informed him that what liability carry out the duties in a manner which would ber of the duck family naturally it flowed E. Beaman , P.G .; Miss Rawlings , Mrs. Powell , would replace most of the time now given to experience of judicial work . There Alderman George Page anl Mr. Biddle . Mr. existed was with the municipal borough of be approved by the Corporation and bur- easily off his back . Dowding was born in the town , he was edu- Leominster . Alderman Gosling re- were many points of law which it fell to the Mrs. Wynne , Misses D. Cratchley , Evans , classical study and the learning of dead Now they had convinced their gesses of the town and by the general public . marked humorously that he could cated in the town and he had made his suc - good friend Councillor John Watkins prob- When he took the office they had dreams and being ill and if he had not been taken ill and Mayor be appointed . He would propose the Carwardine , Hunt , Preece , Jones and Chap- languages . Far more attention would have not help Chairman to decide . to be given to continuation schools , to tech- cess as a business man and as a public man ably something would be carried through Councillor Watkins seconded . They did not There was an excellent muster of the Leo - nical education . The spirit of science for the visions of the day when peace would come to they had pressed him to be Mayor of this in the town . He was a product of the town With regard to housing he was to - day con- minster Platoon of the Herefordshire Volun- purposes of education , of commerce , of in- and he thought he might well be proud when vinced , as he was before the Government took fellow Councillors that Alderman Gosling was have acceeded to the request . this land of ours . He thought and so did his Borough again in all probability he would deal with agricultural cases , which were now He thought , transferred to the War Agricultural Committeer Regt . , the majority of the members dustry , of Government and of local administra- he remembered how not so many years ago it up , that something should be done for the the one to welcome the boys back at the ter- however , that they wanted a man of more tee . The ex - Mayor had been very considerate appearing in uniform . The detachment was tion would have to be more and more applied . when he sat at that table recording the de- poorer people of the town and not only the mination of the war and thank them on be- energy , and although he was looking pretty to such cases . under Lieut . W. M. Ellwood , the principal Referring to the spirit of democracy he said positions when the Mayor was hearing a case town , but the country as well . Something half of our King and the citizens of the well , the liver never improved anybody's tem- in the local court . In a few days Mr. Dowd- would have to be done . N.C.O.'s on parade being Company Sergeant - old autocracies were having their day , but a Anyone who trav- Borough for ing would himself occupy that position and elled about Herefordshire must be cognisant heroic deeds . their valour , endurance and per and he was sure they did not want an Major Carwardine , Company Quartermaster - man would be valued for what he was and a he thought in looking back they could see Those dreams had not come irritable Mayor . He particularly asked the Sergeant F. A. Dalley , Platoon Sergeant child for what he was becoming , with little or of the fact of the conditions under which the true , those visions Crimp . no regard for circumstances of birth and had not been realised . Mayor not to appoint him his deputy . with what tenacity of purpose , with what hon- poorer people lived . Look at the houses The battle went on to - day , their men were in mentioned the fact months ago before he had It was decided not to fill the ex - Mayor's The procession to the church was as usual wealth . The spirit of democracy had been esty of conviction and with what straightfor- which the public authorities had had to con- the thick of it , struggling against their ene- any notion who was going to be Mayor , for place on the Food Control Committee . headed by the Scouts ' Band , a large aroused this war , nor youl it rest until ward integrity . he had guided his life until demn and which were now empty . It wou'd parade of Scouts being under Mr. W. G. all despotism , whether Prussian militarism that day when he would be able to say that have been to their advantage if those houses mies , but there was a day coming and God the simple reason that he did not want to be speed that day when peace would come and in any official capacity . It did not mean Bisson and Mr. J. A. Firth . by the unanimous vote of that Council and any other miserable tyranny , would be over- could have been occupied to - day by working the mystic word should sound again in their that he was not going to do anything . What thrown . This war was proving catastrophic the acclamation of the public among whom people instead of allowing them to drift to COUNCILLOR BIDDLE'S CRITICISM . ears . They knew that their late Mayor would were our sufferings compared to the sufferings he had lived for so many years , he had been in working out the ideals of true justice and Councillor Biddle said he wished to the large centres . He was delighted to think be able to join in the celebrations and thanks- undergone by our troops ? They grinned and Ald . Gosling humorously remarked that it brotherhood and it was paving the way to the appointed to the chief position in their little that in the near future Leominster would do givings which they would then offer in a man- endured . They could see them at the hospi- the attention of the Council to their horse was a little bit rough both on the ex - Mayor establishnient of a judicious socialism in which local community . Mr. Dowding had always something . They would remember that he ner which some men would not be able to be- tals without limbs or sight and they had a markets . He had seen for himself the falling make so many speeches . sales . That Corporation were managers of the and the Mayor on such occasions to have to the rights and order of the community would interested himself in local matters which im- brought forward a scheme after consulting cause he had fulfilled his duty to the men who smile on their face . What business had he proved their social and labour conditions . He He was sure they be co - ordinated to the rights and liberty of with Mr. Burlton , who was very gracious in the individual . had gone forth to fight their battles . He had to sit down and say he would never do any off in the business . He understood that they all wished Councillor Dowding every success could remember the very active part he took the matter , Mr. Russell also helping him , to thank Alderman Gosling on The third great principle was were going to have monthly sales , but that behalf of a thing but look after that noble person " Num- in his year of office ( applause ) . Of course he even greater . in establishing a Free Library . Science without religion was There was but one of his supporters then described it as large number of the community . He was the ber One " and forget that he was the citizen had not been so . It started very well , but would have an arduous time , that went with- morally , and spiritually bankrupt . Democracy very great opposition , but opposition always " hare brained " and not worthy of considera- first Mayor in the history of Leominster , who , of a free country . It was part of the duty On the occasion of the last 6ale one of the there were only seven sales in the first year . seemed to be good for a man of Mr. Dowd- tion , and he was going to ruin the town . The being a member of the Church of England . of citizens to do something for which they largest horse dealers said to him " What is body both in the town and district . out saying but he was sure he would do his without the restraints and sanctions of the duties well and to the satisfaction of every- spiritual life , would become the tyranny of the The more opposition he fact stood out that within a very short time invited the Corporation and the leading men were not paid . If the Mayor wished his help coming to your sale ? In his mob or the license of anarchy . Without the The same There is nothing for thing happened in regard to the Cottage Hos - upon the very site he wanted acquired for the of the town to accompany him to one of the at any time he would be only too pleased to town their horse repository was started . He other Churches for divine service . This was a matter in which the speech the other day the Mayor spoke about inspiration , consecration and prophetic hope of me to buy , pital . They owed to - day to Mr. Dowding the asked for a towns meeting in the same way render it . He hoped their friendship would the various local matters that required atten- the spirit of the Gospel of Christ the future of tion . fact that they had a Cottage Hospital in the He acknowledged the general sym- Council should interest themselves . From one He agreed with everything he said mankind could not be assured . town , which he believed was a credit to the subjects of the Stock Market and building much appreciated by the inhabitants of the that had been shown to him during his ab- they would be in the centre of a triangle . as the late Alderman Page called one on the mindedness which he had shown had been pathy , friendly feelings and affectionate help that Kington were starting a horse sale . Be- but they would agree with what he said that point of view the religious outlook was dark tween Craven Arms , Hereford and Kington before they had housing , before they had and gloomy in the extreme , but just as the town . That hospital would not have been society , but his request was put in the waste town and the whole country . He had done sence from duty . established at any rate for some years if it He felt really pleased to sanatoria they had got to keep the country darkness was said to be greatest before the paper basket . He hoped that even yet the much to unite the different sects together ; think how kind everybody , not one sect or There were monthly sales at Craven Arms and had not been for the enormous amount of time would come when something on houses and sanatoria in dawn so to those who had eyes to see and those unity was work and energy which Mr. Hereford and the trade was going from here . intact to have Dowding put lines would be carried out ... never more required than at the class , had been to him when he was recovering short ( hear , hear ) . They might ask how the hearts to feel there were signs on the horizon It might be said that the firm were present time . In an old history of Leomin- from illness . He could hardly thank enough of into the propaganda for building and estab- small towns could benefit that the Sun of Righteousness would rise with He had also been much inter- lishing it . ster the historian recorded these lines in refer- the Deputy Mayor for what he did during those handed , but it was necessary for the Council Mayors MEAT PRICES . the country at the present time . The old external re- Why healing in his wings . the Corporation and the Church three or four months . He had taken on the to ask the firm to put a little more energy This in a very simple way and that was to ligion , the one immortal evangel would still There was another thing to which he would They are one in faith , one in hope and one whole of the Mayoral work . He also wished into it than they had done recently . buck the people up as much as ever he could . be equal to all the demands and needs of the active part in pressing upon them the impor - like to refer before he sat down and that was in God , " and when the history of this town to thank his good daughter for all the work neighbourhood ought to be able to support a He believed in that . The country was getting time . The old faith would reveal new har- question that was exercising their minds was written the historian would find a place she had done . Nothing had been too trouble - monthly sale . more or less war weary and it behoved the monies and adapt itself to new applications . of the meat prices in the Borough . The Mayor suggested a small Committee to It ap- to record the Christian spirit which Alder- some for her to do . He also thanked Alder- men at the head of affairs to see that the So far from Christianity being worn out and the National Insurance Act and in that capac- deal with the question . Councillor Southall proposed the Mayor , people did not get war weary and to do all effete its real essential spirit was only just After the war ity he had interested himself in a matter which he thought would assume increasing im- Mr. Biddle and Mr. Hyslop as the Committee . they could to bring this war to a successful beginning to be understood . termination ( applause ) . Councillor Watkins seconded . Carried . In this town and in there would be insistence upon intellectual portance , and that was the question of tuber- many towns they were crammed with pessi- sincerity . The Mayor said they were much obliged to They would not be afraid of the When that happy day came when the food of the people was concerned to ex- culosis . mists , people who had got a sort of wink in truth . They would no longer bolster up peace was declared , if a movement could be pect a butcher to go into the market and back to contradict that . Mr. Biddle for bringing it forward . their left eye and who talked as though they things that were obsolete . The dead past started in this county to establish a knew better than anybody . His impression must bury its dead . He asked them to be- his own judgment against scales . In other formed that those boys should grow up to be Page . He also thanked Mr. Sale , who torium for the treatment of consumptive was this , and it agreed with Horatio ware of leaving that reconstruction and refor- towns prices were dearer than at Leominster good citizens , with good morals and that they been an unvarying and kind friend , ahd he QUESTION OF CHRISTMAS Bottomley ( laughter ) ... He believed in the mation to ecclesiastical bodies . What was and why should their butchers be in a disad- might do acts of kindness and deeds of love . could not speak too highly of the way he COUNCILLOR GOUGH PROTESTS . words of General Smuts , Sir John Jellicoe , Sir wanted was not uniformity but a unity rich Dowding if he happened to be Mayor at that vantage in having to sell at a less rate . He They were taught to walk uprightly , to do had been treated by his able assistant Mr. was not saying whether the butchers were justly and to fear God . The father or mother Mapp . A circular letter was read from the Early Douglas Haig , and their real leaders . He was in its variety , building up the city There was another official who had Closing Association advocating time would take a prominent part in that trading at too high a price or not , but that who objected to their boy joining the Scout always been willing to help on every occasion three days sure Councillor Dowding would endeavour to God in the human desert of waterless sand . movement , the importance of which all of it would be only fair if the butchers had an movement was not doing justice to their boy . and that was his friend Mr. James Budd . He closing at Christmas , i.e. , Tuesday , Wednes- cheer up the people in the district during the They wanted to see applied to life the great those who had to do with sanitary conditions opportunity of buying by weight instead of by Alderman Gosling had taken a deep interest ( Alderman Gosling ) was Chairman of the day and Thursday , for the retail trade time he was Mayor and he could only say as fundamental principles of Christian brother- were increasingly aware , Wherever he went Then upon the ruins of the old would judgment . he found Mr. Dowding mentioned , not only too high for them in the country . They knew the prices had been in these lads , had invited them to his home , Streets Committee . He got the credit for all throughout the country , suggesting that this he said at the Corporation meeting that he hood . He might had entered into their games , had liberally the work which was done by Mr. Page and ployees in view of the extra work thrown on would be . welcomed by both traders and cm- would be only too pleased to render him rise a new social order which would give no as a man who was well known in the adjoin- have benefited , but the fact remained that subscribed to their funds and when those boys Mr. Budd . He wished the Mayor a very suc- depleted staffs . every assistance in his power . He hoped he place either to sectarianism in religion , ing district , but throughout the county . Only abnormal . If they had went out in life they would look back with cessful year of office . would have a pleasant and successful year of selfishness and inhumanity in industrial life , What has this Councillor Gough : What has this Council office and that when he came to give up the this week he was in Ross and he was asked prices had or any form of domination in international their kind vote of thanks . who was going to be Mayor . He said they started at the bottom they would have been happy memories to the time when he was to do with the shops ? chain next year , it would be the unanimous relationships . in better position . Store stock had been Mayor of Leominster . His kindness was ap had asked Councillor Dowding and the reply selling very dear and there was not so much preciated by the mothers . The Town Clerk : We can recommend it . The fathers were wish that he should put another link in it and In a fine concluding passage the preacher wa's " Yes , a very good man , the most ener- in feeding as some people thought . He knew at the front and it was their duty to look Councillor Gough : Depleted staffs is not a wear it again ( applause ) . said that H. G. Wells was right . People getic business reason for closing the shop . man in the town . " That It is a reason The Mayor in reply said he was much would be satisfied with nothing less than a would be the guiding note of Mr. Dowding's after these lads and do all they could so that for keeping them open . Did he but know it , obliged to his friend Ald . Gosling , for coming divine personality . Referring to the question of tuberculosis in they would grow up sober , thrifty and good Mayoralty . He believed that he would leave Herefordshire he said he saw several members Alderman Gosling : On account of depleted there and speaking of him in such praise- " God , the invisible King , " was none other citizens . He trusted his example would be the office with the same feeling on the part of the County Council present and he trusted , followed by the present Mayor and those who staffs surely people want a little extra rest . worthy terms . As he had said in that than the incarnate son of God , the Word - made of the public as in the case of Alderman that sooner or later they would awaken to the Alderman Page said he would move that the chamber before it would be his sincere en- flesh . Humanity would yet crown him King Gosling , that he had done his duty to his Council recommend the traders of the town to deavour to promote the true interests of the of Kings and Lord of Lords , with a crown town to the best of his ability and that he had serious position and to the scourge which was close as asked . over - hanging Herefordshire . He understood done good service to the country . Councillor Gough : Yes , if the Council will ancient borough of Leominster and his native from which the last thorn would be torn and from Dr. Gold that what they wanted was ac- town ( applause ) . They had his record and would yet find that it was the Christ - spirit Councillor Biddle in seconding said that as undertake to pay the wages of our assistants it was a sign of their confidence in him that which alone would bring this world salvation . Councillor Southall had so ably pointed out commodation for extreme cases and for the he saw so many of his friends there that Following the service the Mayoral procession the high qualifications of Mr. Dowding it younger lives affected by the disease . At when the boys joined after Alderman Gosling's be returning officer for North Ward elections for three days . A Member And their profit . morning . As he had said to many who had re - formed and returned to the Town Hall . would be a waste of time if he endeavoured present they had only 24 beds for Hereford- brilliant speeches he did not cease to be in and Alderman Page for South Ward . Carried . shire . The law provided for a sanatorium or terested in them . He had had letters of ap- Councillor Gough : We have got the profit . to repeat anything he had said . FINANCE COMMITTEE . You must also supply the people with neces- congratulated him this was a time when a man After taking leave of his fellow townsmen the the barren hills of Galli- . wanted a certain amount of sympathy . He Mayor expressed his thanks to the Volunteers time it was appropriate that he should be sanatoria to be set up in the county , but preciation from STRANDED MEN ON LEAVE HELPED . saries , then you can do it . He understood that poli , the sandy desert of Egypt , from the was sure from what he saw that morning that and to the Boy Scouts for their support . called upon to second his election . He could nothing had been done . the late Sir Richard Harington was favour- mud and mire of Belgium and cities of France , Alderman Page said whether the traders At a meeting of the Finance Committee recollect him as long as anyone in that room . He went to the same school as he did , and he shire , but that cheese - paring policy came in Mayor had done for them . able to setting up a sanatorium in Hereford- saying how much they appreciated what the Town Council Proper on November 5th , the did it or not , did not matter to him . They he had their sympathy , and with their sym- pathy and support he would be able to carry He had thrown dates recommended for the Christmas Markets had the power to recommend it . out the duties of the onerous position of followed a brother of his , who had been in Councillor Southall seconded . and it was vetoed to the lasting discredit of his whole soul into the matter of collecting were as follows : Live poultry , Friday , Decem- Australia for many years , in the late Mr. the county . They had in that town many money for the lads . Every week they got the ber 14 , 1917 ( Fair Day ) ; dressed , Friday , Councillor Reynolds said that in former Mayor of this Borough to the satisfaction of The great thing Moore's office . The experience he gained cases too many cases , and it was well known local paper and they knew who was doing December 21 , 1917. It was left to the Mayor years the Mayor went round and asked the the Burgesses as a whole . was to have confidence in one's self . That there must have been of great assistance to that if these lives were dealt with in time something for them and they appreciated his and Borough Surveyor to arrange for the people . had been his motto . If he did the best for him and his experience in the Police Courts Councillor Gough said they closed at 6 , A fatal motor accident occurred at Catshill , would assist , him as Chief Magistrate of the the disease could be arrested , and why when conduct so much that they would ever remem- necessary screening of the lights in the Mar- Worked to himself he did the best for the district in near Dr. Bromsgrove on Friday week . the laws allowed expenditure did those who ber it . He had heard it said years ago Alderman Gosling had gone through ket Place and proper arrangements for the with a half day on Thursday . which he dwelt . Borough . That had been his aim in William Henry Flint ( 45 ) who has for some were entrusted with the administration of the hospitals in and he had said it himself long before Mr. the county cheering the weighing of produce and the usual accommo- death ! Where did it come in ? life and would be so long as they put their time been officiating as locum tenens with Knightwick was Councillor Molyneux said that hitherto it wounded warriors up . He did not know a dation for sellers having regard to the prob - had been left in the hands of the Mayor to confidence in him . He wished in conclusion the firm of Drs . Coaker , Ambrose , and Haw- Dowding became a member of the Corporation affairs ignore the matter . an ideal sanatorium and many cases that went hospital that he had not visited in company able smaller demand in the latter respect . that he would some day become Mayor of see the employers . He proposed it be left before they went to the Priory Church just to kins , of Bromsgrove and Barnt Green , was were not . with his talented daughter . Those men would With reference to the bill for hire of motor- had there were benefitted and others Leominster . Perhaps the opportunity read a few lines to them which his mother driving his car along Meadow Road , Catsh'll . He would like to see in his time a sanatorium have happy memories of the time when they cars the Committee noted with satisfaction in the hands of the Mayor . arisen earlier than he anticipated , but some It was pointed out that the two resolu- worked in silk when she was nine years of in company with his father - in law , Mr. J. T. set up , not only for the advanced cases , but listened to their songs and charming speeches . the action of their Sub Committee in assisting of the senior members through business en- tions were not opposed and it was accor- age , in the year 1840. He was pleased to say Raines . The car skidded , and mounting the gagements and for other good reasons could not for those who in early life were seized by the Mrs. Gosling had not been able to take the soldiers on leave and stranded at night at He might say bank by the roadside it overturned , and both If they could see something of that active part that she would have liked owing Leominster without the means of reaching dingly agreed to recommend three days clos- that she was still living . the present time . position at occupants were thrown out . to family ties and illness , but her place had their homes and take the opportunity of ing at Christmas and to leave it in the hands that these words carried out his ideals : Councillor Dowding with his usual instinct kind during his year of office it would be a thought there was no time like the present , rgeat thing and he should feel that in advo- been ably filled by her daughter . Beset with snares on every hand , They thanking them for their prompt attention to of the Mayor to see the traders on the point . Upon and fortunately for them he had accepted the cating it he had done something for the bene- highly appreciated what the ladies of the the kindly duties entrusted to them . THE ATTENDANCES . In life's uncertain path I stand ; There fit of those who would come after him . With town and the whole country were doing . They the application of the Hall keeper , and Beadle position unanimously offered to him . Father divine , difuse Thy light , those observations he would close his remarks might have been times when he had been were working day after day for the wounded ( W. C. Baxter ) it recommended that his wages The following record of To guide my doubtful footsteps right ; pressing matters in that Council chamber with and say that he hoped at the conclusion of and doing all they could to win this great be raised to £ 1 per week , payable in the same the past 12 months was laid before the Coun- Engage this frail and wavering heart great zeal , when he might have been thought his year of office he would hand over the struggle . Their work would put thousands of proportion as before : one half by the Borough cil - Alderman Gosling , total summoned 70 , Wisely to choose the better part ; most of chain untarnished to the member who suc- attended 32 ; Alderman Davies 15 , 2 ; Alder- impetuous , but that happened to men to shame . He begged to move that the Treasurer and half by the U.S.A .. Scorning the trifles of a day for joys that best thanks of the Corporation be given to The Mayor proposed the adoption of the re- Alderman Abell 81 , 43 ; man Page 70 , 69 ; them in entering the business of the Bor - ceeded him ( applause ) . never fade away , Alderman Gosling , their late Mayor , and to port . Councillor Southall 80 , 62 ; Councillor Moly- Mrs. Gosling and Miss Gosling for the man- Alderman Page seconded and drew attention neux 67 , 46 ; Councillor Biddle 63 , 35 ; Coun- ner in which they had carried out their to the assistance that was being given to men cillor Moss 39 , 12 ; Councillor Watkins 51 , 42 ; duties during the past year ( applause ) . on leave who were stranded in the town at Councillor Gough 62 , 37 ; Councillor Hyslop 39 , 14 ; Councillor Bach 12 , 6 ; Councillor Alderman Page in seconding said that Ald- night owing to the restricted train service to man Kington , etc. The first case which was Dowding 62 , 46 ; Councillor Robinson 21 , 1 ; erman Gosling had done everything a Councillor Williams 22 , 8 ; Councillor Reyn- could do to make the office a succèss . While brought to their notice was that of a sailor able institutions , social functions , and indus- Councillor Watkins said he had been no vote of thanks was usually accorded to the who had come direct from the North Sea . olds 48 , 31. Note - Councillors Robinson and active service a consider trial work . The women of the town had been the work for four years and someone else must Mayoress he was bound to endorse everything He got to Leominster at 9 o'clock and was Williams were on which Councillor Watkins had said . able portion of the year . Mr. E. W. Jones 15 , such an Miss about to walk home to Staunton - on - Arrow , a rendering great assistance in making com- be appointed . tance of improved housing conditions . He Committee under had sat on the County sana- patients it would be a glorious record of what he hoped would be a great victory . accept the Mr. At the same ough . He was , he was glad to say , and also his wife , home bred ones , to use a local well advised if they would peared to him that the auctioneers would be man Gosling had shown in his year of office . man George Page . He lived close to his office provide means of weighing the beasts before were purchased ( Hear , hear ) . some He thanked him on chalf of the Free and his life had been made a burden to him . they Churches of the town . Then he had to thank He had never had a refusal from him and he It would be him for the interest he had taken in the Boy had always depended to a great extent , on his It was not fair seeing that Scout movement . more equitable Some people said that it opinion . There was hardly a gentleman in was a military organisation , but he was there the town who did more public work and whose The organisation was intelligence was more relied upon than Mr. been what it cost to feed these cattle . disease . THE DEPUTY MAYOR . phrase . He was sure the ladies of the towu The Mayor said he was extremely sorry that would welcome Mrs. Dowding as Mayoress Alderman Gosling was unable to take the He desired there- and would be glad of her assistance in the position of Deputy Mayor . promotion and carrying out of the good fore to nominate as Deputy Mayor , Councillor works with which they were identified , charit- John Watkins . at would come after him . Speaking of the interest which the Mayor had taken in the soldiers who had gone from the town , Councillor Watkins said that they were fellow labourers in recruiting work , but had He thanked them for COMMITTEES . The list of Committees was gone through and revised where necessary . Mr. Daggs re- signed from the Free Library Committee and Mr .. Harding was added . Council meetings were fixed for the ensuing The dates of the 12 months . RETURNING OFFICERS . The Mayor proposed that Alderman Gosling EARLY CLOSING . HOLIDAYS . attendances during If Thou , my Father , still art nigh , Cheerful I live and peaceful . die ; Secure when mortal comforts flee , To find ten thousand worlds in Thee ... SERVICE AT THE PRIORY CHURCH . MOTOR FATALITY . Dr. Flint . was found to be unconscious . having sustained a fracture of the skull . With assistance Police constablo IIayes re- . moved him to the house of a resident , where he died shortly afterwards . Mr. Raines was badly brused , but escaped serious injury . Before going to Bromsgrove Dr. Flint was He was a major resident at King's Heath . in the Royal Army Medical Corps , and in the early stages of the war saw a good deal of active service in France . Since residing at Bromsgrove he had been appointed medical officer to the local Volunteer Corps . The congregation at the Priory Church was Printed and Published for the Proprietor , by one of the largest that has been seen on A. T. SOUTHALL , at his Offices , 27 , Drapers Occasion Lane , Leominster . for some time , a con- VOL . XI . SALES BY AUC By Messrs . EDWARDS , R BALDWIN . LEOMINSTER HORSE RE NEXT S HEAVY and LIGHT HO Leominster , or Friday , January 25 Entries Close Wednesday Early entries solicited . Note . - All Farmers entering get a Permit to Sell from th County Agricultural Executive Auctioneers ' Offices , Leomins and Tenbury . LEOMINSTER STOCK TUESDAY , DECEMBER AT Cattle and Sheep , 10.30 11.30 ; Store Cattle and Pig Entries kindly solicited . FAT EDWARDS , RUSSELL Leominster , Hereford and Ten THE PRIORY , CLIFF Three miles from Hay and O Clifford Railway Stat EDWARDS , RUSSELL & BA received instructions from Lee Spencer ( who is leaving th Sell by Auction , without reser THURSDAY , FRIDAY and S NOVEMBER , 22nd , 23rd and the valuable Household Furnitur Estate Requisites , Garden Tool sories , Carriages , Pony , Sporting cluding an excellent double- Gun ) , in all , over 1,000 lots . Sale at 11 o'clock prompt Catalogues may be had of the Leominster , Hereford and Ten By Mr. R. H. GEOR R. H. GEOR Auctioneer , Valuer , Lan and Surveyor , PROPERTY and TIMBER MORTGAGE BROKER , VALUE TRATOR under the Agricultu Act , 1908. REPORTS , RECORD VEYS carefully and personally HOTEL and PUBLIC HOUSE VALUATIONS for ESTATE D GAGE , ASSESSMENT APPEA PERIODICAL SALES of PRO Prompt settlements in all case ESTABLISHMENT 1880 . Offices : - Croftmead , Kingsland , Here Leominster Office Cor B By Messrs . E. HAMMOND E. Hammond & Auctioneers , Valuers , Hous and Insurance Agen Conduct all classes of SALES B VALUATIONS FOR PROBATE , and BOOK DEBTS COLLECTE Attention , Prompt Settlements . ESTABLISHED 1881 Offces : Highbury House , L CORN SQUARE , LEOMIN ALE of FURNITURE and THIS DAY . MR . E. HAMMOND & By Mr. JOHN NORTO 41 , MILL STREET , LUDI R. JOHN NORTON is instr Representatives of the Ashton , Esq . , to Sell by Auction , WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY , 5th & 6th , 1917 , the costly Furnishings , including Telescope Dining Tables , Sets d Dining Chairs , 6ft . Spanish Mal board , Turkey and Axminster Ca 4 Ebonized and Gilt Heppelwhite Timepieces , Bronzes , Occasional Chairs , Electric Standard Lam Mahogany and Oak Pillar Tables , pieces of Antique China and Glas ings and Engravings , Easy and S Couches , Old Chippendale Wall M Barometer in Sheraton case , Antiq other Fenders , Bedroom Appoint steads , Mattresses , Wardrobes , T and Washstands in Mahogany , Drawers , Toilet Services , Brass Utensils , Kitchen Requisites , Ga Ladders , Wheelbarrows , Lawn M etc. , etc. On view Tuesday , December 4th 4'o'clock . Catalogues from the AUCTIONE Chambers , Ludlow , ( Tel . 70 ) , or T LEDWYCHE ORCHAR 1 miles from Little Hereford Stat and 2 miles from Tenbu M TR . JOHN NORTON is in Norman Hunt , Esq . ( the ) breeder of Utility Poultry ) , to Sell On THURSDAY , DECEMBER S the valuable stock of 200 head of POULTRY , including celebrated White Leghorns , Rhode Island Wyandottes , Indian Runner Ducks Modern Appliances include : ( from 150 to 390 eggs ) , about Portable Poultry Houses , Feedin Foster Mothers ( 150 chick size makers , Cyphers , Portable Hov hundred new Sitting - egg and Da Boxes , 2,000 yards Wire Netting Creosoted Posts and Gates , 12c Meat Meal , Crushed Oyster Shells , Catalogues from the AUCTIONE Chambers , Ludlow ( Tel . 70 ) , or Te At Lancaster cattle market fetched up to £ 74 10s . , and none cattle sold under £ 66 . |