The Kington Times - October 1917
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Kington Times 13th October 1917 - Page 3
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| Date | 13/10/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 13th October 1917 |
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ER EN E ter . mp . Capt . ice which Aug. 27th ) . ST who was September Anthony vern Link . siliers and 1915 . In sferred to n Septem at he was is mortally e part he arded the ommission to France s later at- ment . A annune- ng : Al- battalion , ut an ex- ate I am he was a i work in ves was a reet , Leo- ATH . that the the rele of Mrs. His death Septem tions has country . under the and ran ily escape with him . that he Period rving the the sea . to be her ruing his ined the remained the Teli- he spent te ane studio ' he cle's pi itely re- ie life of a ya ! er to the he owed Henzell . ation ne such . pur ely exhi Academy . to Ant- of Baron to exe- l . Ilis 1869 the om Ant- 1 . Hemy nous , pie- Thames , the Tyne ommenced is prinet r . Napier the sea- vibrating rendere ! Stery the -crested , ed upon British ther by a a Kings- was Vicarage was the , the day services . 1 and in- to the ere con- Circuit s due to tastefully ere held A Roberts , repinta- er of the roved an regation , the ser ngs were Church cative of eld their ton , of ity as a g . The by the ood con ay at 7 hen the hont ser disposal The col Thanks so gen LEOMINSTER BOROUGH LOCAL TRIBUNAL . EXEMPTED MEN TO DRILL OR JOIN UP THE MAYOR'S CONTEMPLATED RETIREMENT . KEEN REGRET EXPRESSED . e were The Leominster Borough Local Tribunal met on Wednesday evening at the Town Hall . The Mayor ( Alderman Gosling ) presided and also present . Alderman . George Mr. T. D. Burlton , Mr. John Wat ks , Mr. George Reynolds , with the Clerk Mr. W. T. Sale ) , and the Military Represen- alive Commander A. J. Windebank ) . DEATH OF MRS . T. H. EDWARDS , FUNERAL AT LEOMINSTER . 13. 1917 . THE KINGTON TIMES . OCTOBER 13 , We deeply regret to record the death of Mrs. Ethel Maude Edwards , wife of Mr. T. H. Edwards , of Westfield , Bargates , Leomin- ster , which occurred on Monday at a Mal- late Mrs. Edwards was the eldest daughter of vern Nursing Home , at the age of 58. The the late Mr. Henry Moore , of Grange House , and of Mrs. Moore , of the Grange . been ill for the last eighteen months and had gone to a nursing home on several occasions . She had Mrs. Edwards returned to a nursing home at Malvern six weeks ago and passed away there with Mr. Edwards in his bereavement and as stated on Monday . Deep sympathy is felt with the other relatives of the deceased lady . who asked to be excused for various noon at the Cemetery , Leominster , the body The funeral tock place on Thursday after- sons . A fruit merchant was temporarily ex - being brought by road from Malvern in the Farsed . clerk who objected on medical qands was informed that the V.T.C. would Vicar ( the Rev. W. J. Nelson ) . morning . The officiating clergyman was the The mour The first business was to consider the drills exempted men , which came up at the last meeting . There were several letters from A a free medical examination . The reasons anced by a licensed , victualler for not drill- ( husband ) , Mr. C. E. A. Moore ( brother ) , were not accepted , it being pointed out Mr. Dearman Edwards , Mr. Bernard Ed- ners were as follows : Mr. T. H. Edwards Alder- the house was not open on Sunday , Awards ( Ross ) , Dr. Edwards ( brother - in - law ) , strator was excused . man H. Gosling , Miss Gosling , Mr. A. D. Mr. W. P. Levick , Dr. G. J. Cressy , Barnett , Miss Barnett , Mrs. H. F. Russell , Miss Russell , Miss Marris , Mrs. Kostin . The Tribunal proceeded to go through the of men who were reported at the last niceting for not having joined Section " B " the Leominster Platoon of the Hereford- shire Volunteer Regiment . The Tribunal con- sure each case separately and in a few dill was excused . In the others it was eed to inform the men that if they did to join Section " B " by the next meeting rit exemptions would be forthwith with- dawn . The following appeals were . considered : Kirkland S. Davis ( 21 ) , single , C 3 , auction- ces suleman , and Thomas John Elliott ( 23 ) , maried . 3. first class accountant , were ap ted for by Messrs . Edwards , Russell and Twin Davis was temporarily exempted to November 30th and Elliott to March 31st . WR . Thomas ( 32 ) , married , Class A , reliving officer , etc. , in the employ of the Linister Guardians , case reviewed . Mr. Gosling on behalf of the Guardians said claimed that Thomas was in a certified oc- pation . was not . Commander Windebank contended that he There were a large number of women relieving officers throughout the coun- The Deputy Mayor ( who presided in this se said that a woman could not do what Tomas was doing . Commander Windebank : He is Class A , 2nd 32 , and if you decide to exempt him let take him to Hereford . brass fittings , was inscribed : " Ethel Maude The coffin , which was of polished oak with Edwards , died October 8th , years , " and was lowered into a steined grave 1917. Aged 58 lined with moss . sent as follows : There were many beautiful floral tributes Spray of carnations , from Mr. T. H. Ed- In affectionate remembrance from all at Fair- wards ; God bless you my darling , Mother ; lawn ; With sympathy from ( uncle ) Bernard Edwards , Selford House , Ross ; In loving sym pathy , from Mrs. Bertram Hutchinson ( Nel ! ) , Selford House , Ross ; In loving memory , from affection , from Dr. and Mrs. George Cressy Edgecombe and Rowley Lodge ; With deepest ( Brook House ) ; Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Levick , minster ) ; A token of affection , from Mr. and with love and sympathy ( Rowley Lodge , Leo- Mrs. Gosling and family ( Ashfield ) ; With deep- Edwards , Russell and Baldwin ; With deep est sympathy , from the office staff of Messrs . sympathy , from the Rev. J. and Mrs. Hamp ton , Park Cottage , Eye ; In loving memory of an old friend , from Dr. and Mrs. Robert Williams ( Croase House , Kingsland ) ; Miss Marris , " Thinking that our remembrance tho unspoken may reach where she lives ; With With all kind thoughts , from E. Florence deepest sympathy from Alice ( Cheltenham ) ; Piper ( The Halesend , Cradley ) ; The Nursing Mr. Gosling said that Thomas's appoint - Home , Great Malvern , with sincere sympathy bts were relieving officer , vaccination officer , from the Matron and Nurses ; With heartfelt registrar of births , deaths and marriages , in - sympathy , from Mrs. Powell and Jackie ; In ant life protection visitor ,, school attendance loving , memory of the departed , from Mary . fer for 26 parishes . For the latter post he The funeral arrangement were is proposed by Sir John Cotterell and see by Mr. H. Davies , the Vinery . carried out d . by , Alderman Russell , two members of Appal Tribunal . He said it was impos se to get a man or woman to take his place . moment's notice . Conditional exemption was confirmed . Hayden Badham ( 3 ) , C1 , married , meg . Home and Colonial Stores , Ltd.- Try exemption to November 30th . Thomas Hicks ( 25 ) , single , Class A , carter , ing employ of Mr. Hubert Reynolds . Fio conditional exemption ubstitute was found . SUGAR SCHEME IN LEOMINSTER RURAL DISTRICT . be traced . PRINTING ! You will get GOOD WORK AND LOW PRICES AT STEVENSON'S 33 , High Street , Kington . Billheads , Statements , Memorandums and all kinds of Commercial Printing in well - arranged and up - to - date style . Ledgers , Day Books , Cash Books , Letter Books and all Office Stationery in great variety . Note the Address 33 , HIGH STREET , KINGTON . LEOMINSTER HORSE REPOSITORY . AUTUMN SHOW AND . SALE . and Baldwin held their annual autumn show and sale , when in addition to a good display On Friday last Messrs . Edwards , Russell of heavy horses , a useful lot colt and filly foals were entered . business was recorded .. There was a good attendance of buyers and satisfactory TENBURY PETTY SESSIONS . 3 . and Assyria in much the same between Egypt Ms TUSICAL TUITION : Pianoforte , Organ , overthrow . stood WANTED . Singing , etc. stands between . Germany and France . 250 Certificates gained by Josiah former pupils at the public examinations.- determined to prevent the Egyptians going Mr. J. SIMPSON , A. R. C. O. , 22 , Broad Street , through his territory . The armies met Megiddo and Josiah fell in at Leominster ; or The Homes , Bodenham . the combat . Things went from bad to worse until ruin , final and complete , overtook the country . 10,000 captives , among whom was Ezekiel , were taken across the desert into Babylonia . It was while a prisoner in this strange and alien WANTED light OUTDOOR EMPLOY- land that the prophet had the enheartening preferred , good motor driver and repairer , in- MENT , Kington district , part time and sustaining vision of the River of God , eligible . - Apply , " J. M , " c / o STEVENSON , which , having its origin in the sanctuary , pur- Kington . sued its widening way until it became a broad ANTED , October 17th , good and impassable river bringing life and fruit - W GENERAL for single lady , age 20 to ANTED , BOY business , WANT Apply , KNIGHT , baker , King ton . fulness in its flow . It is not difficult to im- agine the new hopes this vision would create 25 , wages £ 18. - Apply , Miss CROPPER , Albion , among Ezekiel's fellow captives . exile had made their hearts sick and many of Prolonged Kington . them had fallen into an ignoble state for bakery of quiesence . The words of the prophet fired their imagination , once more they see the Holy City restored . The glad new day when they shall return to home and kindred is com- ing . No figure could have appealed more to them , for in the east waters are the source of nearly every blessing . Let us text a little more closely . The first thing we notice is the source of the river . It issued WANTED old ARTIFICIAL TEETH , any condition , for cash.-E. MORGAN , Jew- eller , Drapers Lane , Leominster . examine the WHelp , private house , small family , ser- ANTED , young GIRL , as Companion- out of the sanctuary from the temple of God , and therein may we not find the explanation of all that followed . Every good and benefi- cent thing has its origin in God . " All things bright and beautiful , Al creatures great and small , All things wise and wonderful , The Lord God made them all . " Everything which the Father has created is the blessing of man . Are not vant kept . - Apply , " R.S , " c / o News Office , Leominster . Co 5,000 OMP . - MACHINIST ( ineligible ) Wanted , for country office , permanency , 38 / - -Apply , T. J. PRICE , Printer , Ludlow . TONS of Blenheims , ' ' Pippins , ' King of the Pippins , ' and Jam Apples Wanted - Send particulars to BARNETT BROS . , Evesham . COOK - GENERAL , inted products of fold and garden the symbol WANTED , OOK GENERA , Lester of his love and care ? There is not a thing which was turned out of the hand of God but which may be used for good purposes . Per- experi- district , family two , £ 20. - Apply , " C.D , " c / o News Office , Leominster . haps it is objected that there are poisons C MOOK - GENERAL , or young GIRL with which inflict only suffering and death . I reply " Yes . " But that was not the use God intended them to be put to . I may use car- bolic as an antiseptic , but I am not to blame God if it doesn't agree with my stomach . Once again I affirm the Lord's works are good and it is man's misuse which causes pain and some knowledge of cooking required , small family , house - parlourmaid kept . - Apply , Mrs. EADY , The Gables , Leominster . WANTED , useful MAN as Driver , and to help in yard.-W. BRADFORD , Royal Oak Hotel , Leominster . Tuesday , before Colonel Wheeler ( in the sorrow . And when we turn to human nature WANTED to Rent , small detached RESI- John " see . ' DENCE , 4 bedrooms , garden , near Leo- minster . Apply , VICAR , Rowlstone , Pontrilas , Hereford . Werred . - apply , Mrs. T. B. G. VALE , 15 , Church Street , Leominster . ANTED , good GENERAL , country pre- WANTED , young MAN , ineligible for army , as Shoeing - Smith , must be nailer ou . Apply , BRACE , R.S.S. , Leominster . WANTED , a MAN , for bottle washing and chair ) , Messrs . C. G. Partridge , H. T. Nott , is it not much more true that every beautiful and Major F. E. Prescott . and beneficent attribute has its origin in God . Trace to their source the noblest aspirations which move men to great deeds ; seek the or- . igin of those kindly acts which sweeten the bitter waters of our social life ; enquire the blind and orphanage ; ask whence , history of every hospital , institute for the tenderness and sweetness of human hearts , with life and light of all this wondrous world we one accord we reply : " Thou art O God the You will notice that the river gradu- ally increases in volume . it is so First it is up to the ankles , then it reaches the loins , finally passed over . broad and deep that it cannot be Here Divine method of progress . Many of the most wonderful things in God's world have their suspect the tinsel winged butterfly in the origin in humble beginnings no one would The all wise Father seems to delight in that gradual unfolding which leads on to ultimate perfection . So , as here , the trickling stream WANTED , a COWMAN , cottage and gar- den found . - Apply , POWELL , Wharton Bank , Leominster . ex- UNINTENTIONAL FAULT . Henry Holford , farmer , Claywood of shire - bred Farm , Lindridge , was summoned for keeping a dog without a license on September 13th . P.C. Carver said defendant told him he was buying a dog from a on July 14th he asked witness if he could man at Menithwood and get an exemption . On September 13th he saw dant said " No , " he had tried to get an tion for a dog that was there then . defendant and asked if he had got an exomp- Defen : emption , but that they had no forms at Lind- had the forms in at the time . ridge Post Office . The post mistress said she Holford and also told him he would have to He told Mr. report him . Defendant said he got the dog subject to able to use the dog . He admitted the dog polise he was applying for an exeription . was in his possession from July . He told the since obtained an exemption . Superintendent Walker said defendant had The Chairman did not think the fault was intentional and defendant would be let off on paying the expenses . There were no less than eight classes anl the Judges were Mr. J. Edwards ( Broadward ) and Mr. James ( Bristol ) . Judging commenced lent display . Many grand heavy animals par- with the foals , of which there were an excel- aded the show ring and in many classes the competition was very keen . The Judges ' awards were as follows : Cart gelding or mare , 5 years or over 1st , black cart gelding " Blackbird , " Mr. F. J. Jackson ; 2nd , brown gelding , Mr. Richard Thomas ; Price . Cart gelding or mare , 4 years old : 1st , brown mare , Mr. J. G. Edwards ; 2nd , dark bay gelding , Mr. F. J. Jackson ; 3rd , bay gelding , Mr. Jackson ; reserve ,, bay gelding , Mr. W. Saer . Cart gelding or mare , 3 years old 1st , grey gelding , Mr. W. J. Rees ; 2nd , black cart gelding , Mr. G. A. Apperley . mare , Mr. G. T. Morgan ; 3rd , chestnut cart bay gelding , Dr. George Ridgley ; reserve , G. Jones ; 3rd , chestnut mare , Mr. R. W. Bach ; reserve , bay hackney mare , Mr. T. D. Hobby . TWO APPLICATIONS UNTRACED . CASES OF ALIEN & SOLDIER LABOUR . was granted The case was Mr. A. H. Gibson , the Executive Officer of viewed , the Military Representative the Leominster Rural District Food Control sting that John Faulkner could be util- Committee , has now dealt with all the appli- as a substitute . The certificate was - con- cations for sugar cards with two exceptions , and cards are being posted to the applicantsness : 1st , black horse , Mr. H. Stevens ; 2nd , Gelding or mare suitable for saddle or har Thomas Edwards Walters ( 32 ) , married , B 3 , this week . In the two cases referred to the chestnut cob gelding , Messrs . W. P. and F. banager , and James Prosser ( 35 ) , single , address of the applicant cannot 2 tailor , in the employ of R. E. Scudamore . David Wyche ( or Wycke ) , a farm labourer ap- otated that 10 men had joined up . Wal - plies without giving any address , the post- fers was given to March 31st and Prosser to mark being Tenbury Wells . An application November 30 . was received signed by Katherine Ann Smith , who gave Upper House , Orelton , as her ad- dress , and also applied for Edith Rose Weaver . The form being incomplete , a postcard was sent asking for certain information , but it was returned by the Orleton Post Office marked Addressee not known . " of It is important that these persons should notify the Executive Officer at once of their addresses , otherwise no cards can be issued . ms William Turner ( 38 ) , married , C 2 , phamber and tinsmith , in the employ of Messrs . Alexander and Duncan Temporary exemption to January 31st . Philip William Williams ( 12 ) , married , C 3 . otmaker and repairer , in the employ Ross and Son . Temporary exemption to March John Lynn Hinton ( 31 ) married , Class A , o merchant's assistant , traveller and small- In going through the applications . the Execu- five Officer found that in several cases aliens released from civilian internment for farm work , and soldiers who are temporarily re- dr . in the employ of G. F. Hinton . Temporary exemption to November 30th . William John Thomas ( 38 ) , married .: C2 , ne merchant's clerk , Perseverance Road . Temporary exemption to December 31st . Robert James Mann ( 35 ) , married , Pinsley ad , carpenter , employed by W. H. Mann . Temora exemption to December 31st . William Henry Newitt ( 21 ) , single , C 2 . d fiverer , was appealed for by W. II . Batten . The case was adjourned , at the last reting on condition that Parry joined up . Applicant stated that Parry was awaiting his Temporary exemption to March 31st . for special classes such Jalin Faulkner ( 39 ) , married , C 3 , Vicarage ret , petroleum van driver , made a personal application . Temporary exemption to Decem leased from military service on farm furlough , had been included in the list of persons resi- dent in the household . He accordingly wrot to Mr. Curtis , the Divisional Inspector , en- quiring if he would be justified in refusing cards to such men on the ground that special arrangements will be made for them . Henry Joseph Davis ( 24 ) , single , painter and paper , langer , was appealed for by John Mor- is , painter . Allerman George Page in retiring from the Font , informed the Tribunal that he did so because this man was previously in his em- To He appealed for him in order to finish ontract and it was a distinct understanding that he should not appeal again . The ma asked him if he was going to appeal again and when he said he was not , he left his work in the middle of it . The Tribunal heard Mr. Morris , who said The man had been in his employ about a week fortnight , and afterwards . informed him That they did not assent to the case . MAYOR INTIMATES RETIREMENT . the conclusion of the meeting the Mayor said he expected that would be the last time of presiding at the Tribunal ( " No , No " ) . He could only say that they had been a happy family . They had had differences of opinion , but they had been quite friendly . He hanked them for the very hearty support they had always given him . He was not go ing to continue on the Mayoralty , he was not physically capable , and he would give up the Chairmanship of the Tribunal when he gave In reply Mr. Curtis stated that arrange ments were being made to provide , before the sugar cards came into force on December 30th , as those mentioned . farmer's The Executive Officer was therefore right in excluding such persons from the household sugar cards . TENBURY BOARD OF GUARDIANS . The monthly meeting of the Board of Guar- dians for Tenbury Union was held on Tues- day , when there were present : Mr. E. V. V. Wheeler ( Chairman ) , Mrs. Baldwyn Childe . Messrs . W. Ashley , F. E. Prescott , J. W. Rose , H. T. Nott , R. Jones , W. Taylor , C. G. Hartridge , R. Crófis , George Morris , F. C. Tomkins , CH . Potts , M. H. Smallman , G. Wozencroft , with the Clerk ( L. Ashley ) . Cart colt foal : 1st , dark bay colt foal , Mr. Evan Price ; 2nd , bay colt foal , Mr. William Vale ; 3rd , black colt foal , Mr. J. Leddington . Cart filly foal : 1st , chestnut filly , Mr. W. Miles ; 2nd , bay filly , Mr. William Smith ; 3rd , chestnut filly , Mr. chestnut filly foal , Mr. J. Compton ; h.c. , bay W. T. Morris ; reserve , filly foal , Mr. T. Edwards . Cart colt or filly foal by " Lincoln Teams- man " ( 32540 ) : 1st prize , bay colt foal , Mr. William Vale ; 2nd prize , bay filly foal , Mr. William Smith ; 3rd prize , chestnut filly foal , Mr. T Morris ; reserve , bay colt foal , Messrs . Riley Bros. Leominster : ( 29982 ) , the property of Mr. W. J. Hancorn , Cart colt or filly foal by " Victor 21st " Eaton Farm , 1st prize , black colt foal , Mr. J. Leddington ; 2nd , bay colt foal , Mr. G. W. Godfrey ; 3rd , brown colt foal , Mr. J. Leddington . The following were the principal sales- WAGON GELDINGS AND MARES . Gns . Mr. , Thomas Kemp , bay shire mare and her filly foal 104 100 Mr. Richard Thomas , brown gelding Mr. B. C. Ridgley , bay golding Mr. F. J. Jackson , black cart gelding Mr. Georgs Price , bay gelding Mr. R. W. Thomas , brown cart mare Mr. W. J. Rees , grey gelding Mr. G. T. Morgan , black cart mare Mr. J. G. Edwards , brown mare Mr. F. J. Jackson , dark bay gelding Mr. William Saer , bay gelding Mr. F. J. Jackson , bay gelding Mr. E. E. Shute , bay cart mare . Mr. J. S. Knott , roan mare 91 85 stable work . Apply , THE ALTON COURT BREWERY CO . , LTD . , Leominster . have indicated the W The Rhyse Farm , Lyonshall , good cot- ANTED , WORKMAN - WAGONER , for tage and garden . - Apply , H. F. WHITEMAN , Chadnor , Dilwyn . its proving useful to him , but he had not been chrysalis , or the golden daffodil in the bulb . WANTED , svall , farm live it , CYCLIST'S SURPRISE . summoned for having no light on his bicycle Frederick Parker , labourer , Lindridge , was at Lindridge on September 29th . ber 29th , he saw defendant riding without a P.C. Gibbs said that on Saturday , Septem- who said he did not expect to see him ( the light , back or front . He spoke to defendant , officer ) . Fined 2s . 6d . which issues forth out of the temple flows on its widening way until it becomes a stately river . How unlike the Father's , are the ways of His children . We love to give publicity to our creations - we are impatient until the thing commenced is completed . Our schemes , or out . Apply , DAVIES , Brick House , Cobnash , Kingsland . WANTED to put 30 EWES to HALVES . -Apply , DEYKES , Eyton .. country WANTED , Young GENERAL , preferred . Apply , Mrs. PENNELL , Farme , Leominster . SITUATION Wanted , by soldier's wife , as a COMPANION , HELP , or PLAIN COOK , where another is kept , state wages given . Apply , " L. L , " c / o News Office , Leominster . WANTED , Station ' BUS DRIVER , male or female , for the Talbot Hotel Yard.- Apply , J. B. DOWDING , 5 , Corn Square , Leo- perfection what his hands have made . So this our policies and ideals , we desire to ripen in a day . But the Creator gradually brings to joins the ample bosom of the sea . Do we not river passes by ever widening banks until it tion of circumstances which can prevent the find here our consolation for to - day ? There is no opposition , no circumstance or combina- flowing tide of God's salvation . Certainly at times it does seem that its onward sweep has INSUFFICIENT LIGHTS . been arrested by the scorching fires of war . Caroline Harris , Hanley Child , was Yet the history of the past comes to our help minster . sum- moned for not having proper lights . on , a vehicle at Tenbury on October 1st . seems a set back is but the silent gathering of P.C. Ridley stated that on October 1st at 7.10 p.m. he saw defendant in Bromyard Road power which at the auspicious moment bursts upon the world carrying with it all opposing driving a pony and trap in the direction of Kyre . forces and spreading far and wide until even off side . She only had one lamp on the front the desert places bloom and blossom . So the stream is wending its way into the heart of Defendant said she had been to Tenbury ing waters shall cover the earth . expected to be home before lighting time . with fruit and was delayed in unloading and haps the great thing about this river is its But per- Fined 2s . 6d . LEOMINSTER PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH . SUCCESSFUL HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICES . The Harvest Thanksgiving Services are al- 97 ways a notable event of the year 96 Primitive Methodist Church , Leominster , and at the the festival which was celebrated on Sunday was again characterised by large congregations 85 and the hearty nature of the services which 84 have marked the occasion in previous years . 81 The building spoke the season in the year in 80 the harmonious and lavish display of the 80 fruits of the earth , and the tasteful arrange- ment of autumnal flower and foliage . and restores confidence , for so often what WANTED , MAN , ineligible for army , for after GENERAL FARM WORK , and plough WEBB , Home Farm , Croft , Kingsland , Here- team when required . - Apply , GEORGE fordshire . 7ANTED , a BOY , just left school , willing ply , W. GRIFFITHS , Firs , Stretford , Dilwyn . life giving properties " and everything shall WANTED , WAGONER and WORKMAN . live whither the river cometh . " Its waters teem with shoals of fish , trees with unfading leaves and bearing precious fruit flourish on either bank , it Bears to the marishes and bitter places , Healing for hurt and for their poison balm , Isle after isle in infinite embraces , wyn . F. WHITEMAN , Chadnor , Dil- WANTED , at once , WAGONER , used to to young horses , cottage and garden close work . Apply , MILLICHAMP , Berrington , Tenbury . Bloods and enfolds and fringes with the palm . WAPPLE PICKERS , good prices . - Apply , Some Dr. Jowett remarks that there is nothing more : fascinating than to watch the transformation of the barren into the beautiful . With that observation I think we shall all agree . ings in a certain quarter of a Midland town . years ago there stood a block of slum dwell- They remained during my boyhood days festering sore in the social life of the munity . They were tiny , damp and ill- chased by a gentleman . ventilated hovels . By and by they were pur a com- He had the whole The slum demolished and the rubbish cleared away . a delightful lawn manner in which this labour of love had On the site he had laid carried into effect reflected great fringed with a beautiful gardem where flowers 78 74 71. been 58 Mr. George Williams , chestnut gelding LIGHT HORSES . 46 Mr. W. H. Batten , bay mare . Messrs . J. and C. W. Mason , brown hack- ney mare Mr. R. W. Bach , chestnut mare 43 40 ANTED , MANGOLD PULLERS ; also B. GODFREY , Brierley . WANTED , SITUATION as GARDENER , single - handed or under . Apply , " A.W. , " c / o News Office , Leominster . WANTED , 20 tons of good PERRY PEARS ; also 30 tons of good CIDER FRUIT Apply , BASSETT , Radnorshire Arms , Leominster . FOR SALE credit upon the decorators , Mrs. Bounds , Mrs. and fruits flourished in profusion . The dark To be Sold by Private Treaty , at a low re- J. L. Watkins , Mrs. Cowles , Miss Cowles , ugly spot had become Mr. J. T. Bayley , Mrs. Morris , Mr. E. Davis and Mr. Charles Cole . The SHIRE - BRED AND OTHER FILLY FOALS . character , being happily inspired by the It was reported that the cash in hand was 307 15. 9d . , cheques to be signed £ 270 5s .. leaving a net balance of £ 37 10s . 9d . number in the House was 16 men , 12 women , 10 children , total 38 , compared with 13 men , 16 women , 2 children , total 25 , at the corres- ponding date last year . During the month 10 vagrants had been relieved , against 3. The out - relief for the fortnight cost £ 30 10. 6d . , an increase of £ 6 16s . The Tenders Committee recommended acceptance of the following tenders : Mr. Jenkins bread 8d . , flour 9s . 6d . per bushel , cake , 8d . per lb .; Mr. Sweet , beef and mution 1s . 1d per lb. , suet 1s . per lb .; Mr. Morris , the up the Mayoralty . He was advised to under - milk Gd . , butter and eggs at market price ; ake very little pable work . unellar Watkins said he was sorry that the Mayor should make this decision . Since had been on the Tribunal they had always gut on well together and it had been a loss The Tribunal when the Mayor was not her ( Hear , hear ) . He did hope that one of the offices which Allerman Gosling would continue would be the Chairmanship of the Tribunal and he thought they could promise that the duties would be light . They were Sorry to hear that he was going to vacate the Mayomity , but he did hope he would . keep on . Mr. Banfield , petroleum 1s . 11d . per gallon ; Edwards and Co. , coal 24s . to 30s . per ton ; Mr. James , coffins 30s . All contracts were ac- cepted subject to any orders issued by the Government . The report was adopted . Mr. Rose presented a very satisfactory re- port on a visit to the House . The place was exceptionally clean . Mr. William Smith , bay filly foal Mr. T. Edwards , bay filly foal Mr. E. M. Edwards , bay filly foal Messrs . James Bros. , bay filly foal Mr. E. E. Diggory , bay filly foal 40 27 beauty . " a thing of life and The transformation was so complete as to become alluring . That is just what the River of God does . It flows through the moral slums and spiritual deserts , bringing purity , love and beauty , cleansing and reviv- ing the garden of the heart . Since the foun- dation of the world there has been no force so The Rev. H. S. Millward was the preacher morning and evening and his sermons , which were greatly appreciated , were of a helpful spirit of the festival . In the morning , the selected text was " The Clouds drop down transforming and 32 their dew . " The preacher , commented on the Wherever it has been manifest Christianity . frequent use throughout the Bible of rain , the wilderness blossom as the 23 rivers , clouds , dew , springs and rose , it has wells as transformed the waste places into fruitful gar- similes and pointed out their importance for dens , healing the wounds of stricken souls preventing famine owing to the geographical and mending the broken hearts of sinful and 18 and economic situation of the country . To sorrowing humanity . As the author of " Ecce the writer of the text the clouds were instru- Homo " finely says , " The truth is that there . ments of God's blessing . It was not our cus- has scarcely been a town in any Christian tom to regard the clouds as God's ministers country since the time of Christ where a cen- of blessing , but rather as a thick curtain . which shut out the more desired blessing of ter of such elevation that His mere presence ខ្លួន ជន និង ប 21 Mr. C. Bufton , Orleton , brown cart filly 20 Mr. George Weaver , black filly foal Mr. E. E. Diggory , brown filly foal 18 Mr. H. J. Thomas , chestnut filly cart foal . 16 Mr. W. H. Banks , brown filly foal 14 SHIRE - BRED AND OTHER COLT FOALS . Mr. William Vale , bay colt foal 45 Mr. J. K. Hyslop , bay shire colt foal 35 Mr. Evan Price , dark bay colt foal Messi's . Riley Bros. , bay colt foal Mr. A. Beaumont , bay cart colt foal Mr. J. Leddington , black colt foal 35 35 30 30 Mr. G. W. Godfrey , bay colt foal 28 Mr. Ernest Boulton , bay cart colt foal 27 Mr. C. Millichip , brown colt foal 26 Mr. R. G. Jackson , black cart colt 22 Mr. P. Pound , dark brown colt foal 19 Mr. John Galliers , dark chestnut colt foal 18 18 18 17 Mr. William Poulton , black colt foal that position . Whatever might be said he be- TENBURY PARISH COUNCIL Mr. J. Leddington , brown colt foal lieved the Mayor had done his best , not only for the Army , but for the town . He had con- sidered the cases very carefully and with his great ability and sympathy he did not believe they could have a better Chairman than Alder- Gosling . He hoped he would re - consider his decision and keep on that position . Amian Page said he would like to endorse what the Deputy Mayor lead said , but he was in rather an awkward position in this way . He regretted that the Mayor , had already de- cided to give up the position , but on the other hand he felt it was to Alderman Gosling's in regard to his health . While he regretted his decision , he was not e of those who would like to see him con- tinue in office to injure his health in any way . The Military Representative associated him- If with these expressions of regret . own advantage WEOBLEY BOARD OF GUARDIANS . The monthly meeting . of Weobley Board of Guardians was held on Monday , when there were present : Sif J. R. G. Cotterell , Bart . ( in the chair ) , Sir Geoffrey Cornewlal , Bart . , Colonel P. L. Clowes , C.B. , the Rev. W. Mar- shall , the Rev. H. B. D. Marshall , Mr. W. T. ooke , Mr. R. E. Snead , Mr. H. L. Harvey , Mr. T. E. Williams , Mr. W. H. Yeomans , Mr. J. Lewis , Mr. G. F. Bulmer , with the Clerk ( Mr. W. H. Grout ) .. The Master ( Mr. Dion ) reported that the vagrants numbered 30 against GO in the corres- ponding period of last year .. There were 23 inmates in the House . He acknowledged ' gifts of sweets from Mrs. T. E. Williams , and jam and tobacco from Mrs. Clowes . CORRESPONDENCE . The Clerk reported that the Asylum had increased the weekly charge from 12s . 6d . to 11s . There would be no alteration in the County Rate for the coming half - year .. PROPOSED PULPING STATION . Ameeting of Tenbury Parish Council was held on Monday evening , when there were present : Mr. W. S. Davis ( in the chair ) ,. Messrs . A. W. Miles , S. Mattock , T. Brown . T. Cooke , R. C. Morris , G. E. , Wheeler , G. Evason and C. Anthony , with the Clerk ( Mr. L. Ashley ) . an In- Arising out of the minutes the Clerk said that he had received a letter from the Food Production Committee , stating that spector would be sent to Tenbury as soon as posible , but that it would not be possible to erect a pulping station at Tenbury this year . A later letter said that the Inspector would be in Tenbury on Tuesday . The Chairman stated that he had been to Bewdley and had seen the station there , and had got some particulars as to space , etc .. which would be required . At Bewdley they had 25,000 square feet of surface , and they had already filled 1,100 barrels of 6 cwt . " cach . The speaker asked the members present if any one could suggest a larger place than the premises they had in mind , as he found that the Bewdley premises , were much larger than anything they had in view . The building at Bewdley was formerly used as a wine and spirit stores . There were quite a lot of vehicles there delivering damsons , and they had a large staff . Mr. Anthony asked what pieces of land the Council had in view . The Chairman said . Allen's was one , and then it was suggested putting up a place in the field near the station , and also at Mr. S. H. Mattock's place in Berrington Road . After further discussion , it was pointed out Mr. W. Ford , bay colt foal Mr. A. Spencer , dark brown foal LEOMINSTER PROPERTY SALE . serve , Four FREEHOLD BRICK - BUILT COTTAGES ( one used as : a double - dwelling ) , at Ebnal , about 1 miles from Leominster , ad- joining the road to Kingsland , in the occupa- tion of George Fletcher and others ; rents 10/6 Solicitors , Leominster . per week . Apply to Messrs . LLOYD & SON , ASKS for Sale , probably the only consign- ment of wine and spirit casks for this season . Apply , BIDDLE , Chequers , Leomin- ster . FOR OR Sale , BROWN LEGHORN COCKER- ELS . Apply , Mrs. BISHOPBRIGG , Moreton Farm , Eye , Leominster . FOR NOR Sale , SET of BROWN HARNESS , brass - mounted , suitable for pony 12 hands . tury has passed without exhibiting a charac- Apply , WATKINS , Stoke Prior , Leominster . has shamed the bad and made the good bet- ter , and has been felt at times like the pres- ence of God Himself . That mysterious won- waters NIDER ! CIDER !! Fresh Emptied Rum Pipes , Port , Brandy , and Rum Hogsheads , Half - Hogsheads . LETHBRIDGE , Sutton Wharf , Plymouth ROUND insects , as contained in Karswood GSpice greatly increase egg production . Packets 2d . , 6d . , 1 / -- SANDILAND , 2 , High Street , Leominster . ChemPort Wine FOR light . To us light , sunshine and warmth were characteristic means by which God showed his thought for us , and yet he felt there was a lesson to learn in the fact that the Father der working stream is still flowing . True , our had designed the cloud as the vehicle of his eyes are on the blood red streams of war with grace . They would find that God had fre- their cruel , devasting , demoralising quently conveyed his sublimest and richest polluting the manhood of Europe and fertilis- blessing through the ministry of the cloud . ing the seeds of vice , hatred and revenge . But This was illustrated by incidents in the lives my friends , I would turn your eyes to that of Cromwell and Hampden , Charles Dickens other river which had its rise on the Hill of and Charles Haddon Spurgeon . sigued the cloud that out of it should come life giving energy is the only hope of the God had de- Calvary - the rivet of God's salvation . In its OR Sale , Pure - bred SPECKLED SUSSEX the dew of his blessing . Friendship COCKERELS , strong , healthy birds . was future , as of the present . Let us remove Apply , BADGER , Newtown , Leominster . strengthened and deepened through the cloud every impediment in its onward sweep . So experience in that it drew their friends nearer shall our beloved country be filled with trees 15 and tested them and enabled them to discover of righteousness and covered with the flowers where in times of need they might look with of nobility and love for every good thing , for confidence . The cloud hung heavily over the every good thing shall live whither the river world to - day , but if they could bring a spirit- cometh . ual vision to the masses of their land even the cloud would be full of the richest bless- ing . Finally he mentioned the property of the cloud in causing distant objects to be out- -lined more clearly . human experience that through the clouds of was a frequent fact in adversity , disappointment and sorrow they saw more clearly outlined the face of God . At the Royal Oak Hotel on Friday last Mr. R. H. George held a sale of property . The first lot was a small freehold farm , " The Green , " situate at Shirlheath , Kings- land , in the occupation of the owner , Mr. A. Bircher . The property , which includes farm house , garden , buildings and 20 acres , 1 rood , 9 perches of pasture land and pasture orchards , was sold for £ 1,050 to Mr. Davies , of Upper Lye . TO LET . " MARSH COURT , " from On Monday evening the Superintendent September 9th , 3 reception rooms , 6 bed- Minister presided at a public meeting when rooms , dressing room , bath room ( with hot an address was given by the Rev. Geo . Elliot and cold water ) , spacious grounds , garage , Lee . The sale of fruit and vegetables after stabling ( with loose box ) , harness room , ex- wards took place and realised a satisfactory ternal oaked smoke room ; rent moderate.- sum for circuit funds , Apply , GRANGE COURT , Leominster . То NO Let , with immediate possession , HOUSE " I say , Paddy , " said a tourist to his car- drive I ever saw . and SHOP , 22 , Drapers Lane , Leominster , driver , that is the worst - looking horse you with good Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist's Why don't you fatten him Business Apply , " M.R , " c / o News Office , " Fat him up , is it ? " queried the jehu . Leominster . " Faix , the poor bastie can hardly carry the little mate that's on now ! " At the evening service , despite the inclem- ent weather , every available seat chapel was occupied . The spirit of thanksgiv- in the ing seemed to be expressed in the heartiness up ? " usual did credit to itself in the rendering of and sincerity of the worship . The choir as Gladys Watkins presided with efficiency at " Nearer My God To Thee . " Miss Maker's Woodend Cottage , Yarpole , was then offered and was purchased by Miss Vale for £ 140 . The property includes a stone built cottage with four rooms and out buildings , with or chard adjoining , containing 1 rood , 28 perches , The Rev. H. S. Millward preached an elo- and in the occupation of Mr. William Vale . A piece of freehold accommodation land nearquent and inspiring sermon from the words : And everything shall live whither the river Leominster Station which was originally ad- the organ . vertised for sale had been previously sold by cometh " ( Ezekiel 47 , 9 ) . He said : private treaty . though he did so under the compulsion of A cynical young bachelor , who speaks as awful responsibility , says : " The girl of to- day is worse than a failure ; she's a joke . " But , even so , one doesn't think much of a fellow who can't take a joke . " Do moind yez don't get hur - rt , Pat , " said Bridget , as her liege lord started out for his Be Let , Small MEADOW of GRASS , BAGLEY , Dilwyn . Twell fenced , and plenty of water . - Apply , ΤΟ " TO Let , HOUSE and SHOP , in Leominster , central position . - Apply , News Office , Leominster . A. B. , " c / o Let , at once , HOUSE and GARDEN 10 " Corris " ) , 165 , Excelsior Villas , Bargates -Apply , Mrs. POOLE , West Street . The very confident Yankee was arguing with " Gee ! " he said . " It not infrequently happens that great crises produce great men . If we examine even superficially the catastrophic events in Biblical , day's work . " It's so dangerous a - workin ' in medieval and modern history we shall find that quarry . " " That's all roight , Biddy , " " Mother , " said the three - year - old girl , " I associated with each some towering personality said Pat , " oi've borrowed five shillings from don't think you know much about bringing up who has exercised th ' foreman , an ' he don't let me do any a powerful influence in children , do you ? " " What makes you think directing the progress of events and in the dangerous work now . " that , dear ? " " Because you always make me determining of the vital issues involved through Do you think he's a good match ? " go to bed when I'm not a bit sleepy , and make revolution or reformation . The author of our me get up when I am . " text was born while the reformation insti- he's a regular stick , and he's got a red head . " Why you couldn't drive a three - legged cow . " Mrs. Suburbs ( to tramp ) : " Out of work , are tuted by Josiah was still in progress . She " I heard about the elopment . Has " And you , " quietly countered the Britisher , you ? For a mere Britisher . " So she's really engaged to Mr. Slimm . You " Well , couldn't drive a high - powered automobile . Then you're just in time . I've a lot some years the labours of this ardent reformer her mother forgiven them ? " He " I think " couldn't blow its horn - but never mind , you that they had already passed a resolution de- of digging to be done in the garden , and I was bore abundant fruit in the happiness and not . I understand she has gone to live with can blow your own . " ciding to have a pulping station . If the just going to send for a man to do it . " prosperity of the people . Unfortunately them . " Old Gentleman : " What's your name , my . Government put one up it did not matter to Tramp " That so , mum ? Where does he Judah became involved in the terrible world Mrs. Worried : " I can't get my daughter to little man ? " Small Boy : " Lucky Larry , them which site was selected , but if they live ? I'll go and get him . " struggle for which the mighty nations of the take any interest in kitchen work at all . " please , sir ! " Old Gentleman : " Why are Mills : " I notice that you and Brownley east had long been preparing . Assyria was Mrs. Wise : " Have you tried calling it do- you called that ? " Small Boy : ' Cos when- words over money , that's all . " Mills : " Oh , fast tottering to decay ; a condition which gave mestic science ? " ever kind old gen'elmen stops to speak to me I suppose he owes you some ? " Grimm : " No , her ancient enemy Egypt the opportunity she Wife ( after a quarrel ) : " I wish I had never they allus give me a shilling , sir . " had so long desired of encompassing her final met you . " Hubby : " Oh , yes ! Now when gentleman made a hasty retreat . its too late you're sorry for me . " had to find the money the site would have to be carefully studied . The subject was then dropped until after the visit and report of the Inspector . he wanted to . " The |