The Kington Times - November 1917
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Kington Times 17th November 1917 - Page 2
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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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2 Do you require Some good - class Rellable FURNITURE There is a Firm of Practical CABINETMAKERS In KINGTON that can make whatever you want . Their Address is Pennell Bros. , 47 , Duke Street , Kington . BURTON HALL , KINGTON . Thursday , Nov. 22nd- Matinee at 3. Evening at 7.30 . Mr. J. Simpson's Lantern Lecture , ON Heroic Actions and Daring The Rington Times . • SATURDAY , NOVEMBER 17th , 1917 . KINGTON NOTES . Deeds of the Great War " As announced in our advertising columns , Mr. J. Simpson will give his lantern lecture Followed , by a MAGICAL ENTERTAIN- and magical entertainment in aid of St. Dun- MENT . Chairman at the Matinee , W H. stan's Hostel for Blinded Soldiers in the Bur- ton Hall , Kington , at 3 and BANKS , Esq . The Rev. H. E. H. PROBYN , Vicar of Kington , will preside at 7.30 . Thursday next , the 22nd inst . Tickets may be obtained from MR . STEVEN- SON , Bookseller . Dental Surgery . t * 7.30 p.m. on The following gifts are gratefully acknowl- Proceeds in aid of Sr. DUNSTAN'S HOSTEL for edged on behalf of Sarnesfield Court Red Soldiers and Sailors blinded in the war . Cross Hospital : Mr. Denny . Byford Court , 3 tons of potatoes and 3 bags of apples ; per Miss Brierley , Canon Pyon Parish , eggs , but- ter , cake jam ; per Mrs. Guest , Kinnersley Parish , eggs , butter , jam , biscuits , apples , vegetables , rice , barley kernels ; Mrs. Ram- age , socks ; Rev. H. B. Derham Marshall , apples ; Staunton Parish ( per Mrs. Stead ) , butter , cakes , vegetables , jam , apples ; per Mrs. Guest , Kinnersley Working Party , gloves ; Mr. G. H. Evans , Eyton , grapes ; Mr. C. J. L. Abbott , Kinnersley , vegetables ; Miss E. E. Pearce , Culver Hill , grapes ; Mr. J. Priday , junior , Shows Bank , marrows . MESSRS . T. R. Johnson AND D. F. Osborne 11 , St. Owen St. , HEREFORD , Strathvlew , MALVERN . ATTENDANCE AT Church St. , Kington Every TUESDAY . S - B * * An important sale of valuable household furniture and other effects will be held by Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin , on Thursday , Friday and Saturday , November 22nd , 23rd , 24th , at the Priory , Clifford , near Hay , by directions of the Rev. G. Lee Spencer . There are over 1,000 lots and the sale com- mences at 11 prompt each day . * 班 W. G. STORR - BARBER evening , November 17th , at The annual meeting of the Aymestrey , Shob- don and Yarpole Districts Cottage Garden Improvement Society will be held on Saturday 7.30 p.m. , at Mortimers Cross Hotel . Mr. W. Stephen , the secretary , asks us to say that all interested in the Society are invited . Sculptor . Studio & Works : Etnam Street ; also Top of Bargates . FOR BEST * * 7 Monumental Work in all its branches . Satisfaction Guaranteed . Graves Bricked Coffins Made AND Op the Shortest notice SINGTON TON TIMES , NOVEMBER 17. 1917 . Jay & Storr - Barber , North Herefordshire Builders , Undertakers , & c . , TOP OF BARGATES , LEOMINSTER . Dealers in all kinds of Grates , Ranges , Mantelpieces , Baths & Lavatories . Fixing a Speciality . Sanitary Work carried out on the most improved system . Detao tive Drains Tested and Re - laid . KINGTON URBAN DISTRIOT OOUNOIL . KINGTON HORSE SALE . On Tuesday st Messrs . Jackson and Me- At a meeting of the above on Monday last their new auctis yard in Duke Street , King- Cartney held a ighly successful horse sale at there were present Mr. W. H. Banks ( Chair - ton , upwards of 190 horses being entered . A man ) , Messrs . S. Geaussent , C. Price , H. G. silver cup value £ 10 was offered for the best Hughes , D. Douglas , W. Griffiths , James Thomas , G. Phillips , T. H. Coleman , F. T. The Judges placed a 6 year old bay mare cart gelding or mare suitable for town work . Roper , J. R. Swindells ( Clerk ) , and W. Price owned and bred by Mr. F. W. Jones , of ( Surveyor ) . drawn at the auction at 129 guineas ; Mr. T. Burcher , Titley , first , and which was with- The Surveyor reported that he had attended a conference of Herefordshire Surveyors and E. Davies , of Woonton Farm , 2nd ; and Mr. was informed that the amount of stone allo - W . Francis , cated to Kington Urban district under the Mr. T. E. Davies , of Woonton Farm , was The Holme , Lyonshall , 3rd . restrictions as to road metal was 150 tons , awarded the prize for the best pair of geld which included all binding material , and also all materials used since March 31st Jones was first , Mr. Evans second , and Mr. ings or mares . For cart colt sucker Mr. H. last . , He proposed to use 90 tons of the stone William Price 3rd ; whilst for filly foals Mr. so allocated on No. 1 road , 30 tons on Num- E. J. Evans was first , Mr. G. H. Pritchard ber 3 road , and B0 tons on the Hergest road . The Council directed the Clerk to inform second , and Mr. W. Meredith thirl . Mr. D. Weir , of Ashmoer , that they would The chief prices realised were for cart hold him liable for the damage he was doing horses , the following being among the sales : - to the sides and bank of the Union road through timber hauling . An Improvement Rate of 1s . 2d . in the Mr. W. Powell for the half year was signed . 22nd ; 19th ; Mr. W. Jones CART HORSES . Mr. J. H. Yeomans Mr. Alman The Markets and Fairs Committee reported that they had elected Mr. Roper as Chairman and they recommended that the Christmas Live Mr. R. Bach Poultry Market be held on Tuesday , December Messrs . Watkins 11th , and the Dressed Poultry Market on Tues- Mr. T. E. Davies day , December 18th , if these dates met the Mr. J. W. Owens convenience of the dealers . The following list Mr. W. Price of fairs for 1918 was fixed : Tuesday , January Mr. T. E. Davies February Tuesday , Tuesday , Mr. Price March 19th Tuesday , April 16th ; Saturday , Mr. Hamer May 11th ; Tuesday , June 11th ; Tuesday , July Messrs . Watson 9th ; Tuesday , August 6th ; Tuesday , Septem- Mr. J. Morris ber 3rd ; Wednesday , September 18th , and Mr. T. James Thursday , September 19th ; Tuesday , October Mr. Morris 15th ; Tuesday , November 12th ; Tuesday , De- Mr. W. H. Jewell cember 10th . Mr. P. Owens The Fire Brigade Committee reported that Mr. P. Owens they had elected Mr. Roper Chairman and Mr. Ingram authorised payment of the firemen's fees for Mr. J. Jones services rendered at the fire at Burlingjobb Mr. Joseph on the 11th of October and instructed the Clerk to forward an account for the same and fire engine to Mr. Hughes . Discussion took place as to the constitution FILLY FOALS . Mr. E. J. Evans Mr. Pritchard and powers of the Fire Brigade Committee Mr. W. Meredith and the same will be further considered at the next meeting . KINGTON BOARD OF GUARDIANS . At the meeting of the above held on Tues- and the War Gloucestershire Regiment , killed in action on PTE . HAROLD THOMAS . October 22nd . Son of Mr. Thomas , West End , Docklow . TRIBUTE TO FALLEN SOLDIER . Mr. Thomas , of West End , Docklow , has now been officially notified that his son , Pte . Harold Thomas , Gloucester Regt . , was killed 11 action in France on October 22nd . Capt . Kussell , writing from a London hospital ou 100 November 9th , says : " Allow me to express Gus . 120 109 101 100 my great sympathy with you at the loss of 100 your son . He had been in my company ever 99 98 96 95 93 since he came to us and was one of the men I always telt I could rely on at all times . He was a very quiet man , but where there was work to be done he was one of the first and most willing . I am sure he felt the lite 88 hard and strange and therefore he deserves 88 all the more credit . He was killed instan- 88 taneously by a shell after we had reached our 86 nnal objective and were making the great 83 stand you have read of in the papers . He 83 did good work that day and I hope that may bring comfort to you . Please accept our warm sympathy . " 78 77 76 73 27222 32 31 COLT FOALS . Mr. H. Jones Mr. Drew 45 38 Mr. Lane 32 To Members of Clothing Clubs Bring your Tickets to J. A. COLE . BEST VALUE OBTAINABLE . Liberal Discount Given . JOSEPH A. COLE . THE POPULAR DRAPERY MARKET , 24 , High Street , Leominster . DIED OF WOUNDS . WEOBLEY POLICE COURT . ASSAULT AT YAZOR . We regret to state that Private Walter Monday , before Colonel P. L. Clowes ( in John Jones , K.S.L.I. , has died of wounds . the chair ) , Sir Joseph Verdin , Mr. Dearman SHOBDON BOY WOUNDED . His mother . Mrs. Jones , of 26 , Church Street , Edwards and Mr. G. M. Brierley . Leominster , received official intimation , which News has been received by Mrs. Evans , gave the date of death as " November 7th at 45 Easthampton , Shobdon , that her son , Pte . a place not stated . " The late Pte . Jones was Hubert Bowen , Buns Cross , Yazor , labourer , William Evans , has been received into formerly a tailor in the employ of Messrs . was summoned for assaulting Anthony John Leicester Hospital suffering from severe gun- H. Bassett and Son . He joined the Here- Hart , of Mansell Lacey , labourer , at Yazor shot wounds received in France on October fordshire Regiment and had been in Egypt on September 13th . 14th , also from trench feet , and is now pro- about 18 months . In March last he took part Defendant did not appear and Superinten- Pte . W. Evans joined in the first battle of Gaza , when so many local dent Wright explained that the man had gressing favourably . the A.S.C. in November , 1914 ,, and was after- men fell . Mrs. Jones did not know that her since joined the Army . wards attached to the West Yorkshire Regi- son had been transferred to the Shropshires Complainant stated that on September 13th ment , going to France in August , 1917. until receiving the notification referred to . he was coming down from the wood when he Mrs. Evans has her husband and three sons . Last week she received a letter from him and saw defendant in the road . Defendant said : P. J. Evans , is in the A.S.C. and is now sta- ment . struck him a blow . He ( complainant ) put up tioned on the East Coast . The eldest son , a spade which he was carrying to protect him- Sergeant Gordon Evans , is in the Welsh Fusi- self . Defendant came at him again and gave liers and is now in India . Private Harold him several blows .. He then thought it was Evans joined with his now wounded brother time to defend himself and knocked defen- and is now in France , he being also attached dant down . Just then a man named Morris . to the West Yorkshire Regiment in August came into the road and said he would see fair last . day there were present : Mr. David Rogers KINGTON PETTY SESSIONS . serving in the Army . Her husband , Sergt . at the time he was still in his county regi- " Now you have got to have it here " and ( Chairman ) , Mr. E. Bird ( Vice Chairman ) , Miss Pearson , Messrs . G. H. Jackson , W. Davies , T. W. Sankey , Edward Thomas , J. Ratcliffe , W. Jones , J. A. Beebee , J. W. Stephens and Colonel Pearson , with Mr. B. Philpin ( Clerk ) . Thursday , before Mr. C. J. Gwyer ( Chair- man ) , General Hore and Mr. E. Bird . NO LIGHTS . the last meeting of the Board the number of ver , was summoned for riding a bicycle with- The Master ( Mr. Griffiths ) reported that at inmates was 36 , there had been admitted dur- ing the fortnight 8 , discharged 4 , now in the House 40 , corresponding period last year 45 . decrease 5 , vagrants admitted 23 , correspond- ing period last year 33 , decrease : 10 . The Clerk reported that the audit of ac- last would commence on the 19th inst . Samuel Lewis , of Mill Street , Kington , saw- out a rear light on October 24th . P.C. Davies stated that at 9.30 on the night of October 24th he saw defendant riding a bicycle in Bridge Street , Kington , without a rear light . He spoke to him and defendant told him it went out coming over Kingswood Fined 2s . 6d . CAPT . BASIL WOUNDED . JOBLING WEOBLEY One of the Magistrates asked complainant what was the cause of the troubse and he ex- MONUMENTAL WORK . Monday , Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Bald- counts for the half year ending March 31st and it was too rough to try and light it again . Rector of Kingsland , the Rev. J. Jobling , has rendered , Amongst those contributing being stated that on September 12th defendant came Established by J. Jay , 1840 . Satisfaction Guarantee At the Court , House Farm , Eardisland , on win will offer the stock , implements , etc. of Mr. Edwin Riley , who is leaving owing to the farm having been sold . The lots include 32 Shorthorn and dairy cattle , 27 sheep , 12 pigs , implements , gearing and a portion of household furniture . The sale commences at I p.m. Births , Marriages and Deaths p DEATH . BRIGHT . On November 13th , Rachael Jessie , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Bright , aged 11 months IN MEMORIAM . N Ever Loving Memory of my dear wife , I Elizabeth Morgan , wife of James Morgan , 27 , Bargates , who died November 16th , 1915 . A bitter grief , a shock severe , To part with one we loved so dear ; Our loss is great , we'll not complain , But hope to meet in heaven again . From her loving Husband and Children . THANKS . We are asked to remind our readers that parcels for the British troops in France should be posted as long as possible before 14th December . No parcel for the B.E.F. will be ac- cepted at any Post Office after 14th December until 26th December . Letters for delivery by Christmas Day must be posted by 16th Decem- The postal authorities further appeal to the public to pack their parcels well and to address them fully and clearly , and above all to post early . Attention to these little Points will ensure that the Christmas gifts which the boys will so much appreciate will arrive safely and in good time . ber . COLD RADNOR . DEATH OF AN OLD PARISHIONER . We regret to announce the death of Mr. Thomas Evans , Upper Hanter , which took place on November 6th , at the ripe age of 82 man on the Stone Farm for many and dtep sympathy is felt for Mrs. MR . & MRS . BOWKETT and Family , wish years . Mt. Evans had been a faithful work- all kind friends for their ex- pressions of sympathy in their sad loss , also for floral tributes . Ashton , Leominster . LOST . years KINGTON NATIONAL EGG COLLECTION . } Only 40 eggs arrived at the Depot on Tues- day , 18 were bought , and the total of 58 were sent to the Central Depot . from The eggs came per Mrs. Mrs. Cowdell ( Hergest Park ) 2 , Cornish Watkins ( Staunton - on - Arrow ) , 9 , Mrs. Price ( Rushock ) 2 , Mrs. Drew ( Gladestry ) 2 , Mrs. Bayliss 1 , Mrs. Pritchard ( Ferndale ) 4 , Mrs. Lilwall ( The Woods ) 2 , Mr. Preece ( College ) 1 , Mrs. Price ( The Cross ) 2 , Mrs. Owens ( Hergest ) 3 , Mrs. Parker ( Brilley ) 2 , Mrs. Evans ( Downfield ) , Kington Girls ' School 3 , Kington Infants School 3 , per Mrs. Hicks 3. Cash donations came from Mrs. Docker ( Lyonshall ) 1s . , per Mrs. Cornish Watkins 7d . , A Friend Gd . , Miss F. Meredith 1s . , Kington School 1s . , Infants ' Mrs. Chambers ( The Beeches ) 1s . , Mrs. Jones ( Beech House ) 6d . , Mrs. Wall 3d . PRESTEIGN Mary Ruth Every - Halstead , of Dunfield , Kington , spinster , was summoned for driving a motor - car without lights . P.C. Davies stated that at 9.45 p.m. on the 28th of October he saw defendant driving a two seater motor - car in Bridge Street , King She had no front lights burning , and ftold him she had run out of carbide . Fined 10s . ton . Thomas William , of Almeley , a labourer , was summoned for driving a cart without lights on November 7th .. P.C. Brown stated that on November 7th at 5.30 he saw defendant driving a farm cart in Eardisley village without lights . He was trotting the horse and witness missed to stop him . He saw defendant the following day and he admitted driving without lights . He had 2 miles to go before he reached home . Fined 10s . Richard William Hughes . Kington , farmer , was summoned for allowing three cattle to stray on the highway near Hergest Court . P.C. Davies proved the case and defendant was fined 3s . a At the Recreation Room , Weobley , on Mon- day , the tradespeople of Weobley entertained play . a happy gathering of wounded men from Sar- nesfield and Kington , nurses also being pres- ent . The arrangements had been most ably plained that defendant was upset because he made by Mrs. Robert Morgan , who received went to work at hauling timber in his place . very willing assistance from the other trades William Hart , Brick House , Upperton , We are sorry to hear that the respected people . An excellent musical programme was Yazor , smallholder and pit prop haulier , son , Hereford consisting of Mr. to his house and said he wanted to thrash Jobling , London Scottish , was wounded on Powell , Mr. Marshall , Miss Nash , Miss White his brother . He went out into the road , took November 7th and is lying dangerously ill at and Miss Slatter . Their services were highly off his clothes , drew a line across the road Cairo with gun shot wounds in the spine . appreciated . Miss Richards and Miss Lewis with his foot and when witness's brother came Captain Basil Jobling has hitherto been very also sung effectively and a very amusing up , struck him . Eventually complainant He was sketch entitled Twixt the Soup and the knocked defendant down . Defendant was for- Savoury " was given by Miss Smith , Miss merly in witness's employ , but left him for Anderson and Miss Lewis . a month without saying why . When he came An excellent tea was provided by the kind- back he was upset because his ( witness's ) ness of the tradesmen , among those assisting brother was doing his work . to serve being Mrs. Anderson , Miss Anderson , Fined 10s .. Mrs. Jennings , Miss Smith , Miss Richards , FARM WORKER'S THEFT . Miss Lewis , Miss Lloyd , Mrs. Morgan ( The Arthur George Wilson , soldier on farm fur- Lion ) , Mrs. Bassett , Miss Pugh , and several nurses . Various games and competitions were lough at Tillington , was charged with steal- also indulged in and a most enjoyable time ing a pair of boots value 15s . , the property of was spent . The promoters were greatly Leonard Lambert Hancorn , farmer , of Lower helped by Miss Pugh , who kindly lent the Bellamoor , Preston - on - Wye . room for the occasion . fortunate in his military career . with his regiment in France and passed through some terrible fighting unscathed . He afterwards saw service in the Balkans , and for some months has been in Egypt . He was with the gallant London Scottish , who have received such high praise for their march against Beersheba and Gaza . Much sympathy will go out to Mr. Jobling and his family in their anxiety and the hope expressed that very soon better news may come . COMMISSION FOR PRESTEIGN LAD . Prosecutor said defendant had worked for him , and the day before he left he saw the pair of boots in question in the kitchen . The day after defendant left her missed them . He We congratulate Mr. A. J. Powell , eldest LITTLE HEREFORD SCHOOL reported the matter to the police . son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Powell , on his being gazetted a Second Lieutenant in the Machine Gun Corps . Mr. Powell enlisted in TRAIN ENDANGERED . STONES PLACED ON THE LINE . Albert Townsend , aged 8 , son of Frederick Townsend , of Floodgates , Kington , labourer , and Edwin Clarke , aged 8 , son of Arthur Clarke ,, also of Floodgates , labourer , were charged with unlawfully placing stones on the Mr. Flowers ( from the office of Mr. T. A. metals of the Great Western Railway and thereby endangering the safety of passengers . Matthews , Hereford ) represented the Railway WOUNDED AND MISSING . Company . We regret to hear that Mr. C. Haynes , Harry Barnes , of 7 , Hereford Road , Leo- Stretford , has received news that Pte . C. E. minster , engine driver , in the employ of the Haynes , South Wales Borderers , has been G.W.R. , stated that on Saturday , September wounded and missing since October 22nd , in 29th , he was driving the 2.30 passenger train France . Mr. Haynes will be glad to receive All had hoped that this dreadful war , which from New Radnor to Leominster , and when any information as to his son . PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH . On Friday evening at the Primitive Metho- at Old Radnor Churchyard on Saturday last , Birmingham , delivered a lecture , the subject Evans in her sad loss . The funeral took place dist Church , the Rev. Joseph Pearce , of the Vicar ( Rev. T. Lloyd ) officiating . The of which was " Cheer Up , Jeremiah . " Mr. mourners were : Mrs. Evans ( widow , Mr. D. Jabez Powell presided over a good audience . 6th , 1917. Aged 82 years . " The funeral ar- LOST , FIVE WELSH EWES , last heard grove , Walton carried out by Mr. G. Nor- of at Penrhos Court , Kington . - Informa- tion to NEWMAN , Newtown , Leominster . OST from The Riddle , Luston , on Satur- Lo day , November 3rd , a sable coloured COLLIE ' DOG , answering the name of " Bob " Anyone returning same to H. MILLICHAMP , of The Riddle , will be rewarded . WHIST DRIVE . DILWYN . above the knee . at WHIST DRIVE . at The room was very P.C. Lawrence , Stretton Sugwas , stated that when he saw defendant at Tillington he first of all denied that he took any boots away from Bellamoor except his own Army boots . He afterwards said he took a pair , but that the housekeeper told him to . He handed the boots over and they were identified by Mr. Hancorn as his propenty . When he served the summons on defendant he said the house- keeper did not give him the boots . On being charged with the offence defendant admitted stealing the boots and said he was very sorry . Mr. Hancorn spoke well of defendant as re- gards his work and conduct while in his em- ploy . F Fined 2s . 6d . and 13s . 6d . special costs . NO LIGHTS . A very successful whist drive was held the Gloucesters on September 8th , 1914 , the above school on November 2nd in aid of as a private , and saw considerable service in the " War Seal " Foundation Fund for dis- France , being wounded at Poziers in July , abled soldiers and sailors . The promoter was 1916. He was in hospital for six months , Mr. W. A. Lloyd , Easton Court Station , and and since has had six months training for Mr. Frank Thomas was Hon . Secretary , and his commission as Second Lieutenant in the they had the very kind assistance of the fol- Machine Gun Corps . lowing ladies ' and gents ' Committee Mrs. A. J. Stockham , Mrs. F. Thomas , Mrs. W. A. Lloyd , Mrs. C. H. Potts , Miss Phillips , Miss Price , Miss Arnett , Rev. A. J. Stockham ( Chairman ) , Messrs . W. Smith , T. J. Price , E. Hobby , C. H. Potts , W. Pearce and W. H. Pound . The proceedings commenced with Evans and Mr. J. Evans ( sons ) , Mrs. Black ( daughter ) , Mrs. W. Evans ( daughter - in - law ) . Mr. and Mrs. Millward ( The Lane ) . the National Anthem , which was heartily sung Mr. W. Evans ( son ) , who is serving in France , was by the whole company . nicely decorated with banners and flags , which James Arrowsmith , Crafty House , Bredwar- unable to be present . The bearers were : had been kindly lent by Mrs. Wingfield Car- dine , munition worker , was summoned for diff . A full complement of 28 tables were oc- riding a bicycle on the highway near the Port- LOST , in Leominster strict ; -year - old Mr. W. has been raging so long , would have ended passing under Floodgates Bridge he ran over HEREFORD STEER , 2 scissors cuts on ( Lower Hanter ) , Mr. W. George ( Burlingjobb ) e're now , but no , and so for the third time 7 or 8 stones , placed about 1 foot apart , and cupied , i.e. 112 players . A most bountiful way Inn at 8.15 without lights . Defendant top of back , between hips.-C. H. POTTS , Mid- and Mr. W. Lloyd ( Rowbatch ) . The coffin was it has become the duty and privilege of the the engine bounced very badly . He was over supply of light refreshments were provided by did not appear . P.C. Williams said the night was very foggy dleton Farm , Little Hereford . of elm with bleck fittings and bore the in- parishioners to send to the brave " lads , " who the road again on the 3.57 from New Radner A TERRIBLE SHELL WOUND . the generosity of the ladies of the parish . The prizes were received rrom the following : scription : " Thomas Evans , died November have gone from our midst to fight our battles , and again ran over some stones on the metals . and the man's front lamp would not burn . remind them that He should say the stones were nearly as big Cross Hospital Writing to Mr. Andrew Lewis , from a Red Ladies : Mrs. W. Smith 1st , Mrs. Jones 2nd , He had no rear lamp . a Christmas parcel , to Fined 59 . Chelmsford , W. Rev. A. J. Stockham mid . , and the Little Here- Pte . though absent from home and friends , they gen was endangered , as the traf the passen Dunning tells how he was badly wounded . fordul 1st , Mr. H. Frogge Gents Mr. W. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE . are forgotten . gers may have He writes : " On the morning September A. 2nd , Mr. C. H. In order to raise the necessary funds a been derailed . He reported the matter to the 24th as I was coming out of the line I found Potts mid . , Little Hereford Gun Club consola- William Skyrme , The Shrewd , King's Pyon , A successful whist drive was held in Old successful " draw " took place in the Schools Station Master at Kington . was summoned for not sending his children Radnor School on Friday , November 9th , in on Saturday last , November 10th . P.C. Davies stated that he examined the myself too near a shell that came along and tion . The winners were : Ladies , 1st , Mrs. B. M. Lowe , Berrington ; Florence May ( 13 ) and George ( 12 ) to school . exploded . aid of Dolyhir Reading Room . A large piece of shrapnel took Edwards ; 2nd , Miss Miss Hall , assisted by Miss Windebank , Mrs. metals on the morning of September 30th and Play com- The Attendance Officer ( Mr. Evan Lewis ) menced at 18 tables and a most enjoyable even- Hall , Mrs. Reg . Patrick , Mrs. Herbert found distinct marks of where 10 stones had a lump of flesh and a few muscles away just consolation , Miss M. James , Ashford . Gents : stated that the children had not attended ing was spent , thanks to the splendid arrange- Patrick , Miss Edwards , Miss Maud Lewis , been crushed on both rails . He made en bearers were with Fortunately the stretcher 1st , Mr. Holder , Tenbury ; 2nd , Mr. Clarke , C. Wright , Little since the school broke up in July . George , us and they took me Woofferton ; mid . , Mr. ments made by Mr. and Mrs. W. Stone , The Miss M. Palfrey , Miss C. Wellings , Miss quinties and saw the two boys and they ad- straight to the dressing station , a fact that Hereford ; consolation , Mr. Banks , Little aged 12 , was granted exemption from school School . The winners were : Ladies , 1st , Mrs. Whiteman and Mr. Herbert Patrick , undertook mitted ' placing the stones on the metals to E. Green ; 2nd , Miss Duggan ; 3rd , Miss B. the whole arrangements . seel how the train would jump . saved my life as when I got there they dis- Hereford . The net proceeds realised £ 12 13s . until September 30th last , but had not at- Application had now been Van Mol . Gentlemen : 1st , Mr. G. Norgrove ; The farmers and others of the neighbour stated that he had thrashed , his lad for the In answer to the Bench Townsend's father covered that I had got a serious stomach which has been handed over to the promoter . tended school . 2nd , Mr. Edwin Evans ; 3rd , Mr. H. Evans . They had to operate at once with Great credit is due to Mr. Frank Thomas , made for total exemption . The girl had been were canvassed for gifts , and all responded most willingly . The tickets , too , offence , but Clarke stated that he had not . the result that I am now minus part of my Acting M.C. , and to the Ladies , and Gents ' granted exemption . Fined 2s . 6d . in respect of the boy . Charles E. Morgan , Bridge Farm , Almeley , were bought as readily and as willingly as the cided to deal with them summarily . Address well into the new year before they are The Bench found the lads guilty and de- bowels and have two wounds that will take Committee for the energetic and satisfactory manner in which the drive was carried out . was summoned in respect of Arthur , aged 12 . gifts were given . The gifts were as followsing them the Chairman said they had been healed . After the operation I was sent to a The Attendance Officer stated that the boy One live pig , Commander J. Windebank ; found guilty of a most serious offence , as they Canadian hospital for a week and then to the was given exemption for two months on June I live goose , Mrs. Owens ; I live goose , Mrs. had endangered the lives of people travelling base for a couple of days hen they sent the 18th , but had not returned to school . Davies ( Venmore ) ; I dressed goose , by train . Both of the boy's fathers would here . Just after my arrival the poison from THE SOLDIER PLOUGHMEN . Fined 10s . Price ( Stretford ) ; 2 live ducks , Mrs. Smith each be fined 10s . and he recommended Clark the shrapnel began to work out and pneumonia Gwynne Wyles , Tumpy . Lea , Staunton - on- ( Bidney ) ; I live duck , Mrs. Hamer ( Chadnor ) ; to give his boy a good birching . I went as near to death as it was If boys set in . Efforts are being made all over the country Wye , was fined 2s . in respect of Winifred . I live duck and butter , Mrs. Pudge ( Homme ) ; continued the practice the next who came up possible to go but by the grace of God and to turn into ploughmen quickly , as many as aged 12. Defendant said she had a good meeting of the East Ham Chamber of Com - dressed duck , Mrs. Williams ( Farm ) , 2 live would be hirched by the police , which was the skill and kindness of the sister I re- possible of the soldiers released by the War place for her and let her go . RESTRICTED merce , on Wednesday . fowls , Mr. Bishop ; 2 live fowls , Mr. Patrick ; much more serious thing , and the parents must covered . It left me skin and bone and I Office for labour on the land . Formerly Thomas Walton , Birley Hill , Birley , was The Chairman said he had been informed 2 live fowls , Miss Powell ( Bereton ) ; I live look after their children better . have been on a special diet ever since . I soldier labour was not very popular among summoned for not sending Albert , aged 11 , by a man in an official capacity at the docks fowl , Miss Maud Lewis ; I dressed fowl , Mrs. expect to be in bed another six or seven weeks farmers generally ; now the Distribution regularly to Upper Hill School . He said his that when a barge was about to be loaded Hall ; I dressed fowl , Mrs. Wellings ; 2 but I am thankful to say I am now getting on Officers find it impossible to meet the de- wife was ill and he had also kept the boy to six hundredweights of best rice was found rabbits , butter and eggs , Mrs. Haynes ( Stret- fine . I am in a splendid hospital . No matter mand . For instance at the Exeter Depot there pick apples . lying at the bottom of the boat , and no one ford ) ; china teapot and stand , Mrs. Parry how much I for some Fined 5s . would take the responsibility for saving it . Evans ; tin of tea , Miss Edwards ; eggs , Miss James weeks ; many applications for them stand un- " I understand that this often happens , " Dent ; butter , Mrs. Duggan ( Plateau ) , butter , added the Chairman . " Whatever is found in Mrs. Banks ( Stretford ) ; home - made cheese , the bottom of a barge is thrown into the Mrs. Griffiths ( Firs ) , sundries , for dips , Mrs. water . I think there is something radically Mellor ; ditto , Mr. Patrick . wrong with the docks when this state of In addition to the abovementioned were gifts things exists , and when everyone is talking of money from Miss Lambe , Mrs. Whiteman , of the shortage of foodstuffs . " Mrs. Duncan Jones , Mrs. Owen Jones , Miss A member of the Chamber who has had Child and Mrs. Nelmes . The total amount thirty years ' experience of the River Thames realised was £ 32 . Pudleston declared that this kind of thing had been go- Westhide ing on for years . " I have seen thousands and thousands of tons of grain thrown over- board , " he said ... STR STRAYED . TRAYED from Grantsfield , THREE SHEEP ( 2 ewes , I lamb ) , marked with " F " on sides . - WILLIAM FORD , The Court , Stockton . LIGHTING - UP TIME . LAMPS ON VEHICLES . LIGHTING . Saturday , Nov. 17th 4.38 6.8 Sunday , Nov. 18th 4-36 6.6 Monday , Nov. 19th 4-35 6.5 Tuesday , Nov. 20th 4.34 6.4 Wednesday , Nov. 21st 4.33 6.3 Thursday , Nov. 22nd 4.31 6.1 Friday , Nov. 23rd 4.30 6.0 NORTH HEREFORDSHIRE HOUNDS . WILL , MEET Monday , November 19th Thursday , November 22nd AT II A.M. RADNOR AND WEST HEREFORD HOUNDS . WASTE OF FOOD AT DOCKS . GRAIN AND RICE SAID TO BE THROWN OVERBOARD . Remarkable statements regarding waste of food at the London Docks were made at a It was decided to send a letter to Lord Rhondda , and the Chairman will also inter- view the Food Controller . hood MARKETS . CORN . FOOD CONTROL . wound . A conference of representatives of Kington sider it a troworry them they refuse to con- have been no soldiers available Urban , Kington Rural , Presteign Urban and took place at Kington on Tuesday last with a represented . The representatives districts the Leominster MISSING . Fined 2s . 6d . sum- Herbert Yeomans , The Crown , Canon Pyon , was summoned for not sending his son David , aged 10 , to the Endowed School , Staunton - on- Wye . The school re - opened at the beginning Mr. Yeomans wrote stating of September . that his son would commence again at the half term . Fined 2s . 6d . Price , Haven , Dilwyn , was Pte . Dunning was formerly on the staff of satisfied on the books . From Devon , Corn- moned in respect of his daughter Ellen Jane He will be re- wall , Somerset , Norfolk , Suffolk and Lincoln ( 12 ) , who had made 46 out of 66 possible at- New Radnor Rural Food Control Committees membered as taking a prominent part in the ( where 900 soldiers are working ) and other tendances . Own cuonties reports as to the value of the sol- formation of the Leominster Men's Fined 5s . view , to fixing uniform meat prices for the Brotherhood , and was the secretary for some dier labour now being released are practically Joseph Davies , Westhope ,. Canon Pyon , was present included Miss Pearson and Mrs. G. time . unanimous . The difficulties experienced . at summoned for failing to send his son George Smith , Mr. James Thomas and Mr. Charles one time in getting farmers to employ the men ( 11 ) to school . He stated that the child was and train them have virtually disappeared . covered with sores . He came from Marden Price ( Kington Urban ) ; Mr. James Ratcliffe LEOMINSTER FLYING MAN Indeed in Cornwall amongst other counties into that , district last February . and Mr. G. H. Jackson ( Kington Rural ) ; Mrs. Duff Gordon , Mr. Joshua Evans , and Mr. the farmers seem to prefer to take the men and get them trained by a skilled ploughman John Kinsey ( New Radnor ) ; Mr. Stanley Mor- ris , Mr. E. Meredith The numerous friends in Leominster and already working on the farm , than to wait and Mr. William Artbur ( Presteign ) ; Executive Officers , Messrs . the neighbourhood of 2nd Lieut . Frank G. whilst they are being trained at , special farms J. R. Swindells ( Kington Urban ) , R. P. Mor- Baker , of the Royal Flying Corps , will much or schools . The Taunton school is turning out Ludlow , Monday . No alteration in prices . ris ( Kington Rural ) , and J. P. Lingen ( New regret to hear that he is reported as missing . soldier ploughmen at the rate of 15 per week . Radnor ) . POULTRY AND PROVISIONS . Mr. Blakeman from the Midland It appears from a letter from the Major in Ludlow , Monday . - Fowls , 5s . 6d . to . 6s . per attended . Divisional Office of the Food Controller , also command of his division of the Royal Flying Corps , that on the 6th inst . he went out with WANTED SUPERVISION . couple ; chickens , 7s . 6d . to 10s . per couple ; Mr. James Ratcliffe was voted to the chair . another officer on special duty and was last dressed chickens , 8s . to 12s . per couple ; ducks , During the match , " ran the bills of the After considerable discussion the maximum seen heading east . At the time , the Major village cricket club , " a collection will be made A certain English foreman in one of the 9s . to 11s . per couple ; dressed ducks , 12s . to retail prices of meat were fixed for the dist- states , the clouds were very low down and for the benefit of the groundsman . " PRISONER'S OCCUPATION . New York Textile factories is in the habit of 14s . per couple ; rabbits , 3s . Bd . to 3s . 6d . per rict , subject to confirmation by each Food it is quite possible he lost himself and landed that worthy , who was something of a batsman " This prisoner refuses to give his occupa- having an apprentice heat his luncheon for couple ; geese , 12s . to 14s . each ; turkeys , 14s . Control Committee represented . in enemy territory . If this is so and he is thought on the occasioin of this red - letter day tion , sir , " remarked a police officer to the The other day he called a new appren - lb . hen eggs , 3 and 4 for 1s .; duck eggs , 3 resentative , pointed out at the meeting that to 16s . each ; butter , 2s . 2d . to 2s . 5d . per Mr. Blakeman , the Food Controller's rep- a prisoner of war news is not likely to be in his career to give the spectators a taste magistrate . " Why don't you say what you . " Go downstairs and ' eat up my lunch and 4 for 1s .; pigeons , 1s . 2d . to 19. 4d . per there was to be no storing of bacon by far hope his relatives will speedily receive good batsman scored a hundred on the ground , but in the dock . ' Cos its superflous , ain't it . " heard of him for some little time yet . We of his quality . Never within memory had a are ? " asked the magistrate of the individual for me , " ordered the foreman . The boy - a Thomas Thomas , farmer , of Dingley , was typical young American , with no knowledge of 4s . per brace ; pheasants , 9s . per brace . couple ; hares , 5s . each ; partridges , 3s . 9d . to mers or pig keepers , and that no more pigs news of him . the beneficiary had reached ninety , and was was the grinning reply . I do not under- fined £ 25 , with five guineas costs , at North- Cockney English - obeyed with alacrity . He were to be killed and retained by them than Second - Lieutenant Baker was formerly in going strong and wall when , after giving stand you , " retorted the magistrate , with ampton , for failing to comply with an order was hungry . Ten minutes later the foreman was necessary for their own household re- the Orphan Homes , Leominster , and was anxious glances round the ropes , he remarked dignity . " No , " said the prisoner , with ele- of the Nottinghamshire War Agricultural came down . He also was hungry . afterwards a successful and much liked pupil that he'd " ad enough of it , " and started vated eyebrows . " Then you're as bad as the He was walking tentwards . Dont you know the pop themselves , if you'll escuse me sayin ' home on leave recently and although he was you're within ten of your hard inquired so , say I ask what the charge against very modest as to his exploits we believe it the batsman at the other e Yes , I do , " You are charged with stealing a is a fact that on many occasions he was en- came the reply . " And i know B Ugrins , table and two chairs , " said the magistrate . Than , the yer are , " grinned the cheerful gaged in single - handed contests with German who's stine round with the lion box aeroplanes and was the means of bringing I'm goi for fear of awe gentleman in the dock ; I'm a furniture re- down at least three . mover , ain't I ? " WILL MEET Friday , November 23rd Cole's Hill AT 11.15 A.M. £ 25 FINE FOR NOT PLOUGHING . him . tice . EATING AND ' EATING . FRUIT AND VEGETABLES . " Where's Ludlow , Monday . - Potatoes , 1d . to 1d . quirements , any not so required to be sold . Committee to plough thirty - five acres of grass my lunch ? " he demanded . The boy gazed at per lb .; cabbages , 1s . to 2s . per dozen ; cauli . Also ; a farmer is not allowed to bid more than land by October 1st , as part of the county him in amazement . scheme for increased production of food it up - and I ate it , " he stated . " You told me to eat Howers , 3s . to 6s . per dozen ; tomatoes , 9d . once on his own animal which is being sold at an auction ; if he bids more than once on " I didn't per lb .; lettuce , 6d . per dozes ; apples , 1d . to for next year . Defendant's solicitor said he tell you to heat it up ! " roared the irate fore- 3d . per 1b .; pears , 2d . to 4d . Her lb .; walnuts , any animal belonging to him he is liable to was unable to commence ploughing until man . " I told you to ' eat it up . " Butchers are compelled to give " Well , I 5d . per lb .; filberts , 5d . per lb .; leeks , 2d . prosecution . October 23rd owing to the lateness of the didn't per bundle ; beetroot , 1d . each ; carrots , pars- to Food Control Committees any information shortage of labour . nips , turnips , 1d . per lb .; onions , 4d . per lb. asked for . on the ed the youngster , at the Leominster Grammar School . dents . " And CORRESPONDEN THE EDITOR DOES NOT HOLD H SIBLE FOR THE OPINIONS EXPR CORRESPONDENTS . ALL COMMU PUBLICATION . MUST BE ACCOMP NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE NECESSARILY FOR PUBLICATION . ANTEE OF GOOD FAITH . SPECIAL LOCAL AP SIR A. K. YAP To the Editor of The Kingt Sir , -In every agricultural crops are raised and food is seen passing abundantly from the distributor , there is a very nat to imagine that there is an abu supply . Therefore , while thank the publicity which you have accorded the Food Economy Cam to , I wish to make a special ap readers to remember that it is importance that all classes sho an urgent and drastic effort to s try's food . The urgency is brought about the world shortage and the de the U boats , but by the general nage , necessitated by the emplo many ships to guard our coasts a our armies in the field . To us ships means shortage of food . With the caso thus plainly sta the no apology for forcing on all your readers the absolut for each one faithfully to flour bin , the garden plot , t and pantry , the kitchen and in order that he or she m where the particular saving of e best effected . One person may be able to milk , butter , tea ; another in cheese , jam , rd , etc .; tinned goods , e a third in and all saving to their utmost individua on bread and by substituting wh sible garden produce for such fo urgently required by people in th turing towns and by our soldiers Use with economy those foods with are blessed as producers , bo tha makers and manufacturing distr ally may receive , together with the full benefit of all our imports products . It is only by these little indiv fices that we can hope to overcom eral deficiency and in doing so we feel that we are taking our share ships endured by our heroic kinsfo sacrificing their all . I am , Sir , Yours faithf ARTHUR K. Director of Foo Ministry of Food , Grosvenor House , W.1 . , 29/10/17 . APPEAL BY SIR A. K To the Editor of the Kington Sir , -In connection with the National Safety which has been part of the Food Economy Campai pleasure to state that Lady Hunter of General Sir Archibald Hunter a ary President of Lady Workers , promised to organise a number of lady helpers who will deal with t tion cards as they are forwarded venor House . Any of your readers who could sp time services , and who would lik operate in this form of National Ser communicate direct with Lady Hun Headquarters of the Food Economy Grosvenor House , London , W.1 . I am , Sir , Yours faithfully , ARTHUR K. YAPP , Director of Food Ministry of Food , Grosvenor House , W.1 . , November 13th , 1917 . LEOMINSTER PATRIOTIC MEETIN " n To the Editor of the Kington T Dear Sir , I am quite sure that m attended the " Patriotic Meeting " day were rauch surprised with the the Rev. Powell's address , which feel , before he had finished his orat one had come to a " peace meet there was at least one phrase with " his hearers will agree , he said in sp the Germans , " If any one met a ma in the public streets he would be ca to irritate it . " The reverend gentle quite right , for all sane people w deavour to put the mad animal un traint or slaughter it , certainly not it , but Mr. Powell would apparently mad animal to please be good , for on to say a deputation should meet th sentatives of Germany and see if th not come to some terms of Peace The Rev. J. C. Elder , who has just from the front after doing noble wo stirring and sympathetic address at t meeting said " Peace at the present would be a catastrophe , " and urged to " Stick it , " and thank Heaven th is determined to " stick , it " until th animal " is unable to do further des Then , and not until then , will all b ful to talk of peace . In the words Prime Minister for France ( M. Pain November 12th , 1917 , " Those who d peace at the present moment are tra their country , to civilisation , and to ity . " Yours truly , A. E. BEA Leominster . GENERAL SERVICE V.A FOR MILITARY HOSPIT To the Editor of The Kington Ti Sir May I ask you to insert the f appeal in your paper ? The Centra V.A.D. Committee of the British Re Society , the Order of St. John of Je and the Territorial Force Association , pate in the near future that large will be made upon them to supply Service V.A.D. members for work in hospitals at home and abroad . anxious , therefore , to obtain a large list of suitable applicants . The rates and the terms of service are the same General Service V.A.D. members as Women's Army Auxiliary Corps , the di between the two bodies being th Women's Army Auxiliary Corps work batants , while the V.A..D members onl for the sick and wounded in our hospit with Ambulance Units . Applications be sent to the Secretary , Recruiting Joint Women's V.A.D. Dept. , Dev House , Piccadilly , W.1 . , from whom ther information can be obtained . Yours faithfully , 83 , Pall Mall , ARTHUR STANLE Ch London , S.W.1 . THE NATIONAL , PART To the Editor of The Kington Tim Sir , -It has now been decided to Branches of the National Party thro the whole of the Western counties ar of which will be affiliated to the Fed Headquarters at Bristol . Branches will be formed in every mentary Constituency and in addition t Sub - Branches in every polling district . one who is in favour of the National P invited to write and state whether they consent to help form a nucleus of branch in their own locality . Men and are equally welcome in our organisation I am desired to state that the Prov Council now consists of the following : Col. Earl Bathurst , C.M.G. , Chai |