The Kington Times - September 1917
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Kington Times 1st September 1917 - Page 4
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| Date | 01/09/1917 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Kington Times |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 1st September 1917 |
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William Lawley , a waggoner , of Holdgate , was charged with cruelty to two mares on the 6th of August by working them in an unfit state and John Allen , a fermer , Holdgate , was charged with permitting the animals to be worked in an unfit state . Mr. Tyrrell defended . P.C. Palmer stated that on the 6th inst . in company with P.S. Lovatt from complaints he had received they went to Holdgate and saw Lawley in charge of a mare working spring tined harrows . He examined a heavy cart mare which had a raw wound at the bot- tom of her shoulder 2 inches long and 1 inches wide , and another wound higher up , the . size of a shilling piece . He examined the other mare . He found a raw inflamed wound 1 inches long on the bottom of the near shoulder under the collar . There was another chaffed wound higher up under the collar , also a raw wound one inch across at the bottom of the shoulder on the off side . This mare was wear- ing a collar much too large and on the near side there was no padding , nothing but straw . The two mares were sweating very badly and had to stop several times coming up the field . All the wounds were very tender to the touch . He asked Lawley why he was working the mares in such a condition with sore shoulders . He said he knew the mares had sore should- er's on the off side , but they had got much worse since morning .. They had had sore shoulders for a week . He asked him if Mr. Allen knew about it and Lawley said " Yes , he knows all about it . He saw them before they came out . " He told him that he must not work the mares and to get two others in their place and Lawley said " They are all as bad as these are . We have just turned two colts out to get their shoulders better . " The same day he saw Mr. Allen at Holdgate Hall and asked him why he allowed Lawley to replied " I must admit the mares had got sore shoulders , but I did not see them before the waggoners turned out . But I have had a lot of work pushed on to me by the Food Control- ler and I have had to do the best I could by the horses , but I will promise you I won't work them again until they are better . " P.S. Lovatt corroborated . TIMES . SEPTEMBER 1 . LEOMINSTER FOOD CONTROL . EZY DISCUSSION AT TOWN COUNCIL . NO GROCERS ON THE COMMITTEE . BOUR REPRESENTATIVES & WOMEN APPOINTED . A special meeting of Leominster Town buncil was held on Thursday morning to con- der the appointment of a Food Control Com- .nittee . Alderman George Page was voted to the chair in the absence of the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor , and there were also present : Alderman G. J. Abell , Councillors G. Gough , Hubert Reynolds , H. J. Southall , J. J. Biddle . J. B. Dowding and J. Williams , with the Town Clerk ( Mr. W. T. Sale ) .. The Town Clerk said he had correspondence arising out of the private meeting of the Coun- cil on the subject of Food Control . He wrote to the Ministry of Food inquiring if Town Councils had liberty to appoint retail trades- men as . members of Local Food Committees . He had received a reply stating that subject to the provision as to the inclusion of a woman and a representative of Labour , the selection of suitable persons was a matter upon which the appointing authority might exercise the widest discretion . Circulars had also been re- ceived urging that where retail traders were appointed representatives of co - operative socie- ties should also be appointed and that even where private traders were not invited to co- operate societies should be asked to nominate a member as representing the interests of the consumers . It was observed that the interest of the consumer should be the first considera- tion in the appointment of Committees . Mr. J. Morris , Secretary of the local branch of the National Union of Railwaymen , wrote enclosing a resolution in favour of the appoint ment of three Labour representatives and three ladies and also asking that the various local trade unions should select their own representatives . The Town Clerk also reported that he wrote to the two friendly societies as instructed and in reply the Lord Hill Lodge of Oddfellows nominated Mr. A. C. Turner , manager of Messrs . Alexander and Duncan , Lion Works ; and the Court Royal Hackluyt of Foresters nominated Mr. Thomas J. Enoch , West Street . POSITION OF FOOD RETAILERS . COUNCILLOR SOUTHALL'S VIEWS . Councillor Southall's said he wanted to make a general proposition before they mentioned names . At a private meeting of the Council he expressed a strong view against the appoint- ment of any persons interested in the retail distribution of food . They did not want to refuse anybody on personal grounds . He re- tained his opinion even more strongly to - day . They would remember that the Town Clerk was asked to inquire as to the position . They had received a reply and in addition a report appeared in the public press of a speech made by the Assistant Controller , Mr. Clynes , in which he distinctly stated that in his opinion it would be improper if Councils in making those appointments put on representatives of trade as such . They knew very well that there was a good deal of unrest in the country . It was common knowledge that there was a certain amount of feeling against what was known as food profiteering , some of which was adjustified and a great deal unjustified . It was up to every Council to appoint a Committee in accordance with the spirit of the Order , which directed that they must consider chiefly , if not wholly , the interests of the consumer . father and mother lived at Wettleton . He mitted the offence . William Wilmore , bailiff for Mr. Holder , gave evidence and the case was adjourned for the attendance of defendant's parents . CORRESPONDENCE . THE EDITOR DOES NOT HOLD HIMSELF RESPON- SIBLE FOR THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY HIS CORRESPONDENTS . ALL COMMUNICATIONS FOR PUBLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE SENDER , NOT NECESSARILY FOR PUBLICATION . BUT AS A GUAR- ANTEE OF GOOD FAITH . 1 . BREAD OR BEER ? To the Editor of the Kington Times . Sir , Mr. A. H. Wainwright in his haste to champion Mrs. Harley Nott has overlooked the fact that drink is as necessary as food , and that beer being the national beverage from time immemorial , it is national economy or efficiency to suddenly sub- not compatible with stitute one kind of beverage for another , es pecially that which the majority of our work- men rely upon for refreshment ann invigora- tion . at retail prices , of 2s . 4d . , 2s . 8d . and 3s . The chief difficulty was not the price , it was pro- curing the goods . They were not profiteers . He might ask what they were in business for . Was it to distribute food to the public with- out considering themselves at all ? How did they pay rates and taxes , rent and wages with- out some little profit ? If the public only knew the trouble they had they would have more sympathy with the grocer . As regards himself , he had no ambition to be elected on the Committee and he questioned whether any other retail trader had any such ambition , but he could not sit there and hear them say they were profiteers . 1 , 1917 . GOOD NEWS FOR KINGTON . Mr. BRAHAM , The Famous London Eyesight Specialist ( 37 Years ' Practice on all Cases of Defective Sight ) Will REMAIN at the Parish Hall , Church Institute , Leominster ANOTHER WEEK , ending Saturday , SEPT . 8th , 1917 . Councillor Southall : I did not say that . Councillor Gough said it would appear that they were against the interests of the public generally . That was wrong . They were in business to get a living and to act straight- forwardly . He did not think any of them could charge him with having acted otherwise . He was rather surprised at Mr. Southall . ' He must have a bad opinion of retail tradesmen to make such remarks . Lord Rhondda did not Yes , I have decided to stay another week in my knowledge and experience , and at the same say they should be outside . Hel rather en- Leominster . There is simply no other way out time frees me from the less important routine . couraged it and said that co - operative stores of it , short of disappointing hundreds of work , this allowing me to see every patient should be represented as well as private people who need my services . When , after personally . traders . working at high pressure until late every It is , of course , obvious that for the perfect have misunderstood his words . Councillor Williams said Mr. Gough must night , I find a long and ever - increasing list of success of this method a carefully - selected and Profiteering people waiting to have their eyes tested free of expert staff of highly - trained assistants is excessive profit . meant exploiting the people and obtaining an charge , I feel that an extension of my visit s necessary . That I have with me such a staff That Committee was formed essential . And so I have decided to remain will be evident from the following facts : to see that traders did not exploit the people . another week at the Parish Hall , Church In- My senior assistant was for many years one . He did not say that grocers should not have stitute , Leominster . of our most expert optologists in London , and a fair profit . My offer of free advice remains exactly as He only said that if they forced themselves on is well known all over the country . He is the .. the Committee people hitherto . I shall continue to test the eye- author of three books on the human eye and would put a wrong construction on their ac- sight of all who seek my assistance , and the a treatise on optics , and was for many years tion and no sensible man could do anything optical staff will remain to supply the lenses the principal assistant in a leading firm of else . He did not say they were making unfair required at the same low charges as have been opticians in the West End of London . profits . so successful up to now . My second assistant is a Bachelor of Science It is not to be wondered at that the remark- of the University of London , which exacts for able value these lenses offer is being appre- its degrees the highest standard of scientific ciated by the people of Leominster . They are attainment . He is also a science prizeman of beautifully made , each lens being ground from Liverpool University . a specially - prepared colourless crown crystal , My third assistant is an undergraduate of finished on the latest scientific principles , and Oxford , who has for many years conducted a guaranteed absolutely correct by the recog- very large ophthalmic practice in and near nised standard of measurement . The average London . cost of these lenses is 4s . 6d , only . Of course , My fourth assistant was trained under one in astigmatic and special cases a small extra of the most eminent oculists , and possesses an charge may be necessary . I have not the expert knowledge of technical spectacle manu slightest hesitation in saying that they repre- facture . sent a record value in eye - glasses . As is well My fifth assistant is a man of 20 year's es known , the more extensive the business the perience in sight - testing , physics , and optical less the cost of production , the lower one can science . THE TRADE POINT OF VIEW . Councillor Reynolds said they would all agree that Mr. Southall had put his case very clev- erly and very fairly , although he did not agree as to the result . If he would look round he would see that many large towns and eities had appointed members of the trade . Councillor Southall Is it a fact that your trade paper has advised you to get represen- tation on these Committees ? were Councillor Reynolds denied this and pointed out that towns like Newcastle , Leeds , Birming- ham , Warwick , Leamington , and many more had , appointed one or more representatives of the trade . They realised that they bring down the price with the same margin My own experience covers a period of 37 men of standing and also realised that they might be some little help to the of profit . My staff are able to turn out lenses years , 16 of which I spent in India , where at remarkably low charges - the same low held the appointment of ophthalmic optician Committee . He thought they ought to be represented , not to consider their trade , but charges which have made them so well known to His Excellency Lord Dufferin , Viceroy and throughout the United Kingdom . In quality Governor - General , and also had the honour of surely one representative would be some help . and workmanship , these glasses are all that attending the principal civil and military offi He did not believe that people would consider could be desired , and bear the stamp of Lon cials in Calcutta , Bombay , and Madras , and they were trying to forward their interests . don professional skill . many of our noted Indian princes , They were not trying to force themselves on the Committee . At Pontypridd the Council specially asked the Grocers Association to nominate a representative . Surely in ' Leomin- ster too they had men of standing . As regards tea he hoped Mr. Williams might be wrong and it was hoped that in two months the scarcity of tea would be easier . the resolution he hoped they would consider it . After all if they excluded all members in trade , who could they put on ? Some of the members were farmers . Before they passed Councillor Southall : They are farmers , not retailers . Councillor Reynolds said that Mr. Southall's case was put in a clever lawyer's way and e thought they should be careful . Councillor Southall observed that the anxiety shown by Mr. Reynolds on the matter proved his ( Mr. Southall's ) case . With regard to Mr. Gough , he was most careful to say nothing against the grocers . One thing Mr. Reynolds . forgot and that was that his proposition met I was the first refractionist optician to prac tise in London , and I have received thousands of testimonials from medical men and others in all parts of England . ACCURACY AND EFFICIENCY . One of the exceptional features of my visit to Leominster is my special method of testing the eyesight , and the scientific principles under Anyone who has not yet consulted me , and sight - testing may be considered the most ad- vited to take advantage of the extension of my which I work . The system I have adopted for whose eyes are in any way troublesome , is in- vanced method yet discovered , and the one visit , and come at once and consult me free of I will examine each individual case which is universally admitted by leading eye charge . thoroughly and carefully , and I will give the specialists to be the most accurate . If glasses are not The following particulars of my method will best and soundest advice . interest those who may , perhaps , wonder how necessary for them I will frankly say so . I manage to personally attend the hundreds glasses are needed , I will prescribe for them who daily seek my advice : - and tell them exactly what kind and what strength will suit them best . If Even if you think your eyes are all right , In the first place , I personally examine the eyes of each patient as she or he arrives , and the defects or general conditions are carefully come and see me and make sure of it . A con- Each patient is then handed over to sultation will cost you nothing and will commit noted . an expert scientific member of my staff , to you to nothing . Take this unique opportunity whom I outline the special features of the of learning exactly how things are with your case , and the type of glasses required , when eyesight . My consulting rooms are at the necessary . My assistant then carries out the formal or refractive test of each eye separately , some time the suggestion made by Lord Rhondda that the and , when completed , the results are submitted Parish Hall , Church Institute , THE PRICE OF BREAD . He would just give an instance to show how important the matter was . For Past in Leominster they had been having bread sold in the town as much as 2d . , or even 24d . higher than what it is being sold at in the neighbouring city of Hereford and to make matters worse they had retail bakers in ad- joining villages sending bread to the outskirts of the town at a great distance from their shop and charging 2d . less than the Leominster bakers were charging to adjoining houses which were much their nearer premises . There was something wrong there . It was a point which called the attention of the public to the importance of not allowing private in- terests to interfere with the administration of these regulations . He was the last man to wish to be unfair to private traders . the terms of the Order they could give the by asking them to assist the Committee in an most complete security to any trade concerned advisory capacity , and Lord Rhondda evidently approved of this . One of the chief duties of the Committee would be to decide any com- plaints that might arise with regard to these sugar tickets . If anybody had a against a grocer the Committee would have to grievance decide and if necessary to make an order for the transfer of the customer grocer . to another In these circumstances it would not be desirable that they should have sitting on his own case . the Committee a man who would have to judge He had nothing to say against Under Before Leominster . It is only after consideration and final ap- proval by myself that classes are prescribed . The method of individual examination and and my hours of consultation are from 10 to counter - checking leaves absolutely no chance 1 in the morning and from 2.30 to 7 in the of error , and ensures the utmost benefit of afternoon . Special appointments can be made . trade should be consulted and gave grocers to me . ample power to protect themselves . they made any regulation the grocers would be able to meet and point out difficulties and But to put the grocers suggest alterations . on the committee was undesirable . He pointed out that he was quite consistent in that matter for he never remained in the room when any question came up of the Gas Company's contract . men who were He did not think that any professionally interested should be present at He could meetings affecting their interests . not see that farmers were interested . The Committee was not empowered to make regu- lations affecting farmers . Their regulations were concerned with retail distribution . Councillor Dowding observed that they were wasting time . He proposed that the question be put to the meeting . the J Councillor Southall : You are not in chair . You speak in a disagreeable way . won't be sat on by you or anybody else . Alderman Abell said that if the matter had propose that they adjourn it until they got not got to be settled that morning , he would a full Council . The Chairman said that as business men they could not waste time , and if the other members of the council had so little thought for the ratepayers he thought they should proceed with the business . debar them . Councillor Southall said the appointment of Mr. King would satisfy them . Councillor Biddle asked what had become of the nomination of the Oddfellows , Mr. Tur- ner . It was a summoned meeting and was all representative of branches of labour The bricklayers , carpenters and railwaymen . matter was put plainly to them and their opinion should have some weight .. Councillor Southall We are going to elect him . Councillor Biddle said Mr. Turner was born in the town and was apprenticed in the town . By his industry and brains he had risen to his labour . position , but he was not out of touch with He helped to employ more labou " The Council was than anybody in the town . casting aside their selection after asking for it . The Town Clerk pointed out that Mr. Tur- Would they ner was nominated by labour . argue that the Labour members in the House of Commons were working men . With one way and the other horse the other way . In opening the gate he let the pig out . regard to the complaint it was because he had three pieces of land that other people wanted . But he could prove that the three pieces of land had been let together for 50 years . The constable told him the farmers said he had . land on the Tenbury , Leominster and Middleton Roads and he only wanted a piece on the Bockleton Road and then he could go all roads ( laughter ) . It was a piece of spite . He had never had a complaint before except- ing for a pig . The Chairman said they would let defendant He would be fined 2s . 6d . off lightly . Defendant : How could I manage it in any other way . You must , lead them . Defendant : It's awkward with a sucking Ald . Russell : colt . KNIGHTHOOD FOR MR . A. K. YAPP . A GREAT WORK WORTHILY . RECOGNISED . On Saturday were published the first lists The present , unrest among the industrial classes is due , in a great measure , to the harsh and repressive restrictions upon their accus- tomed beverage . There is nothing to be gained , but much to lose , by forcing the public to drink one class of beverage in place of another . for baking bread , nor is the sugar that which The grain used in brewing is not that used can be used for domestic purposes , therefore , the grocers as individuals . He was not charg- no question of causing a shortage of bread ing them - like he did charge the bakers - with arises . Moreover , the materials used for brew - making excessive profits , but at the same time ing are mainly produced in this country , where he said they would be taking a most reactionary as all teetotal beverages , as tea , coffee , cocoa , and unnecessary step if they put any grocers etc. , are wholly imported from abroad , this on the Committee . To show it was not a per- amount of shipping required would be greatly meeting of the Council a member who was a means that if tea be substituted for beer the sonal matter he mentioned that at the private increased . If teetotallers were really sincere grocer mentioned the name of a grocer in the doing so by reducing the consumption of these sented as such . That was directly contrary to purposes they have a splendid opportunity of his view was that the trade should be repre- the The Chairman said that if he was in beverages . But , instead of that , we find that the speech made by Mr. Clynes . But he did grocery trade in Leominster after knowing of the teetotal drink bill has actually increased not care what Mr. Clynes said or what Lord , by nearly ten million pounds sterling in two the feeling that was outside and inside it Rhondda said . He felt that if they were to would certainly take great pressure to cause years ; in 1913 it was £ 109,236,440 , and in 1915 , secure the support of the great mass of con- him to go on the Committee at the present time it had reached £ 119,062,249 ; and yet they talk sumers , if they were to avoid any appearance ( Hear , hear ) . He hoped they would decide the Mr. Tyrrell addressed the Bench and said about waste . What is the position with regard of partiality to traders , it was their duty not question on the broad grounds requested by vened by the Commissioner for the Midlands , tary , Young Men's Christian Association . " to beer ; the output of this has been reduced to appoint any members of food distribution Lord Rhondda . trades on the Committee . reduced . Further , in 1915 , the beer- drinkers of this country paid in additional MEAT PRICES . taxation the sum of £ 22,210,000 , towards carrying on the war , taxation that the tee- totalers wholly avoided . work the mares with the sore shoulders . He in wishing to release more shipping for food town who would represent the trade . Clearly called forth because Councils were appointing number from amongst its own members as fol- of those whom the King has honoured by ad- it was not a serious case . The lad took the wrong collar . There was no doubt the should - one - third , and also the gravity consider ers were chafed , it being a very hot day , and there was no intention of cruelty . John Allen said he did not see the horses go out that morning . He told Lawley to go to the field as it was a light job . He had seen the one horse the previous Friday and it was perfectly fit for work . He was not asked why he allowed Lawley to work them . The police- man asked him if he knew about the sore shoulders . He saw , the horses after and he put it down to the excessive heat . The Bench considered that there was no in- tention of cruelty on the part of either defen- dant and the case against Lawley was dis- missed . In the case of Allen there was a want of supervision and he would be fined 10s . in- cluding costs . NO LIGHT . Continuing , Councillor Southall said that already they could see how their duties would be extended . Only in that morning's paper it was stated that new duties in regard to the price of meat would be handed over to them . He begged to propose that in the construction Regarding the charge of spoiling grain , a little consideration will show that the process of brewing turns into food , a grain that is not otherwise a staple food . Moreover , beer prob- of the Committee , they place upon it no mem- ably involves less waste than any other bever - ber of any trade engaged in the retail distri- age , because the residual products provide bution of food , but that they recommend the Committee to ask the various trades to advise valuable food for pigs and cattle . part of his energy from beer , as has been his habit , he may require more bread , and no ac- tual saving of bread would be effected . William Williams , of Cockshutt , Bitterley , was fined 5s . for riding a bicycle without a light on the 8th of August at the parish of 26 , Broad Street , Bitterley . P.C. Davies gave evidence and de- fendant was fined 5s . SWINE FEVER ORDER . Isaiah Whittell , Richards Castle , was charged with removing a store pig from the county of Hereford into the county of Shropshire with- out a license on the 6th of August . Welshpool , 28/8/17 . INDUSTRIAL Yours , etc. , ALFRED PARRY , CONSCRIP- TION . To the Editor of the Kington Times . Dear Sir , Will you please insert in your valuable paper the following resolution passed at a meeting of the Leominster Branch of the National Union of Railwaymen : - consumer or the shopkeeper . A feeling on the matter had been aroused in the town and all over the country and it would grow and there- fore he appealed to the Council to pass his resolution . COUNCILLOR WILLIAMS AND COMING DISTRESS . Mr. Abell said he could not agree with Mr. On the proposition of Councillor Biddle , sec- Southall about barring grocers . He thought onded by Councillor Southall , Mr. Turner was they should have men on the Committee with elected , Councillor Williams dissenting . experience who would be able to advise them . On the proposition of Councillor Reynolds , Councillor Southall : To advise us . That Mr. T. J. Enoch was appointed . is exactly what I want , but not to direct us . Councillor Southall proposed and Councillor Mr. Alderman Abell : Lord Rhondda does not Williams seconded the appointment of King ; carried . Councillor Reynolds said that circular was The Council then completed the required private traders and not co - operators . lows : The Mayor , the Deputy Mayor , Alder- mission to the new Orders - the ' British Empire and Companions of Honour - which , as an- man G. Page , Councillors H. J. Southall , J. nounced in June last , his Majesty has insti- tuted . B. Dowding , J. J. Biddle , J. Williams . " Among those who receive the second It was arranged to hold the first meeting on class of the Order of the British Empire , Saturday evening at 6 p.m. Knight Commander " is carrying the title of " " Arthur Keysell Yapp , Esq . , National Secre- The Orders referred to are for the special purpose of recognising the manifold services voluntary and otherwise of British subjects and our Allies in connection with the great war and mem and women are equally eligible . The Order of the British Empire is conferred , as the title indicates , for service to , the Empire whether at home or abroad and follows in most respects the precedents of other Orders - of Knighthood . There are five classes to the Or- der and the first two classes will in the case , of men carry the honour of Knighthood and in the case of women the privilege of prefixing the title " Dame " to their names . Knight The resolution was then put to the meeting , only four voting in favour , while Mr. Gough who was the only one who voted against it , erplained that he did so because the resolution excluded , not merely grocers , but tradesmen generally . She had a large Councillor Williams seconded and it was car- The Town Clerk mentioned that he attended a conference at Hereford on Wednesday con- Mr. Curtis . There was a suggestion that they should combine with the rural district , but he did not suppose they would agree . Councillor Southall I see no advantage at all . LEOMINSTER COUNTY UNWILLING SCHOLARS . Commanders are the second class of the Order . so that in future the full title of the National Secretary of the Y.M.C.A. will be Sir A. K. Yapp , K.B.E war work comes to be written it will be a won- , ties of the famous association have been COMMITTEE APPOINTED . Councillor Dowding proposed Miss Harriet . POLICE COURT . Newman as one of the Committee , and it was corried . Friday ; Before Mr. T. D. Burlton ( in the Councillor Reynolds suggested they should chair ) , Ald . H. F. Russell , Mr. G. E. Wright , appoint another lady . In conclusion let me quote Mr. Kennedy them on any step affecting them . They would Jones , M.P. , Director of Food Economy , on Councillor Dowding said he would propose Major Chambers and Col. T. W. Davidson . thus consider the interests of every trade . the wife of a working man whom he met in the question In a speech at Edinburgh he He could not conceive of any member of the connection with the Food Control Campaign . Percy Morgan , Brimfield , was summoned for said that if the worker is not able to derive Council being , anxious to go on this Commit- He referred to Mrs. Jarvis . The announcement of the honour thus coll- tee . He said the same about the Tribunal and family and her husband was engaged in the not sending his children Edward ( 11 ) and ferred upon Mr. Yapp , will be received with they owed a debt of gratitude to the men who war . He thought Mrs. Jarvis would have a John ( 6 ) regularly to school . had been willing to undertake that . Mr. Thomas ( Attendance Officer ) stated that pleasure in Leominster and will be widely ap onelous good knowledge of what women with families In thus singling oat Mr. Yapp for work . both boys had only made seven attendances proved . It was their duty if they were called required . He understood that the father had distinction the King has doubtless recognised . upon to do what they could to assist their out of 37 . He first of all the magnificent manner in which some difficulty in fuking the boys go . country locally and nationally . At the same ried the Y.M.C.A. rose to its great opportunities time , if a member particularly pressed a nom- had not been summoned before . WHAT IS A LABOUR REPRESENTATIVE ? ination he would have a suspicion whether or P. C. Thomas said the school was one and at the outbreak of war and the enterprising not that member's interests were Councillor Williams said that as regards the three - quarters of a mile away . The father and far - sighted manner in which it has kept with the nomination of Mr. Turner by the Oddfellows , had taken the boys to school and had driven pace with the huge increases in our forces and the development of new . areas of activity . there was no doubt Mr. Turner was a man of them with a big stick . business and would do good work , but he co- The Chairman remarked that the witness's Wlien the complete story of the Y.M.C.A. sidered that the Oddfellows did not quite grasp certificate showed that the two boys did not derful romance and at the same time a thrill- their requirements . They required a represen- atte and that the two girls attended Mirly ing story of business organisation . The activi P.C. Reeves stated that on August 6th defen- tative of labour and not by any stretch of im- regularly . dant left a declaration at his house and he agination could they think of the working men Order made . asked him why he had no license . He said he of the town electing Mr. Turner to represent Ellen Rogers , Bodenham , was summoned in directed with such aptitude , and have met Councillor Williams in seconding said he en- new and strange needs with such completeness them . had sent a boy to Orleton for the license and Mr. Turner did not come in touch respect of Mary , aged 13 . that bespeak a genius at the head of affairs . the police said it was all they wanted . Wit- dorsed every word Councillor Southall had said . with labour , except practically as an employer . Mr. Thomas said that the child had made And that prompts the remark that the Knight- " This meeting of the Leominster Branch There was no doubt that in the near future It was not just or fair that the working men no attendances out of 40. The Committee hood of Mr. Yapp is not only a recognition of ness saw P.C. Thomas , of Orleton , who stated that he said nothing of the kind . He after- regards with the utmost concern the proposals there would be distress in Leominster and the of Leominster , who had little voice in the mat- had been lenient because the mother did not the Y.M.C.A's national service , but a personal wards saw Mr. Whittell . and told him and made by the Prime Minister to break the clear surrounding districts . The wages of the work- ter , should be represented by an employer of enjoy good health but now she was sending tribute to the national Secretary's responsi ing men had not advanced with the price of labour . he said that was what he thought the boy said . and emphatic pledges given to the trade He was against the nomination , but the girl out to work . bility for that service , without which we can , Defendant said he thought it was sufficient , union movement by responsible Ministers of food and it would be the women and children not on personal grounds . He proposed that Order made . scarcely imagine the lot of our troops . 11 State against Industrial Conscription , and his who would suffer . It would not be right for they should be approached , but he had in mind as it was going to a private place and not to Leominster we have watched the work of the expressed intention to introduce a measure of the Council to add to their misery the thought that they would select a working man - a market . Y.M.C.A. and have heard and read the count The Magistrates said it was a technical of- Industrial Conscription and thus complete the that the men who had been appointed had skilled workman if they liked . John William Coates , Duke of York Inn , less words of praise which have been bestowed fence and ordered defendant to pay 1s . to- militarisation of the nation . We protest in forced themselves on the Committee for the Councillor Southall said he thought he had Leysters , was summoned for allowing two upon it by our men , with the feeling that at wards the costs . the strongest possible terms against such a purpose of looking after their own interests . a proposition that would solve the difficulty . horses and a pig to stray on the highway , at the head , guiding and controlling and inspir proposal , and call upon the Labour Members There was a feeling even now of anxiety to They were entitled to appoint from outside ing , was a Leominster man , who in a humble " , know who would be placed on the Committee the Council . He agreed with Mr. Williams . Middleton - on - the - Hill , on August 16th . He pleaded not guilty ... way , first developed his power of organisation " Charles Webster , a farm labourer , of Corf- of Parliament to take every possible step to prevent so flagrant a breach of faith with the to represent them . It was quite possible that Mr. Turner was a director of Alexander and ton , was charged with failing to produce his trade union movement and to avert , so vital foodstuffs and the necessaries of life would Duncan and held a position which showed he P.C. George Powell stationed at the Ley- in our own town , and with that experience be certificate under the National Registration Act , blow from being aimed at the industrial rise to an abnormal price . It was quite pos- was a very smart man of business and in con- sters , stated that on August 16th , at 8.30 p.m. hind him went forward to repeat his work : 1915 , on the 14th of July , at the parish of population of this country . he was near the Duke of York , Leysters , when everywhere with the same success until the sible that tea would be 6s . and 8s . a lb. He tact with a large number of workmen . He did Having attained Diddlebury . Yours faithfully , said they should not do anything that would not see why they should not appoint Mr. he saw two horses grazing on the left hand top of the tree was reached . He stood and watched that , Mr. Yapp did not cease to exercise his arouse suspicion in the minds of the working Turner as a member of the Committee , but he side of the highway . them for about ten minutes . There was to great gifts to the very full and he more than class . If they did they would not be able to agreed that to put forward his name one in attendance . He went towards the any one bear the strain and stress of the winter . man is to - day responsible for the Labour man was a mistake on the part of the Councillor Biddle said he would like to know Oddfellows . The Foresters had not nomin- horses and then saw a sow also straying on world - wide work which appeals to the English the side of the road . He then saw defendant soldier wherever he may be under the sign of a little more about this first . He quite agreed ated an employee , but Mr. Enoch was a work- with Councillor Southall and Councillor ing man and was not an employer . He men- up on the bank , and he hastened to get the the Red Triangle . And now , in the middle of Williams . He would be sorry to sit on that tioned the name of a man who was prominent horses into the blacksmith's yard and suc- his great work , which far from finished , is on He said he was the eve of greater developments , Mr. Yapp has Committee under any suspicion . But who among the railwaymen , Mr. E. King , and the ceeded before he got to him . To every pound of fruit take one pound of would be eligible and what about the Out- appointment of him would satisfy a large body sorry but he had buildings both sides of the received a signal mark of his countrys appre glucose . Prepare the fruit in the usual way road . of workmen in the town . He told defendant he had cautioned ciation . From no place will he receive more and put into a preserving pan , over gentle Councillor Dowding seconded and said he was him before and should report him . Defend - hearty congratulations upon the great honour heat till the juice is extracted , then augment brought in touch with Mr. King in connection ant had two or three pieces of land two miles which has come to him or more fervent wishes the heat and boil the fruit till soft , add the with the Food Control Committee . It was apart . He pastured these animals on the for the yet greater success of his labours glucose and stir till mixed , then boil fast till only going back to his suggestion that they side of the road and farmers complained . it sets on a plate . Skim well and put into should ask the railwaymen to nominate a man . clean dry jars and cover in the usual way . Jam made with glucose only sets rather soon . It is not very ' sweet , so it is best to use glu- cose alone with sweet fruits , such as straw- Hisberries and raspberries , loganberries , etc. REGISTRATION ACT . The Clerk said this case was heard at the last Court and the Magistrates differed . Defendant pleaded guilty . a The Clerk said the question was whether , 62 , South Street , there was an offence committed , seeing that the man had never registered . The Magistrates said defendant was warned on the 9th of June and was warned at the This last meeting and he had not registered . time when people should not give was a trouble and he would be fined 10s . COUNTY CHILDREN'S COURT .. STEALING RASPBERRIES . John Davies , under 16 , The Lodge , Brom- field , was charged with stealing 2 pounds of growing raspberries on the 1st of July at the parish of Diddlebury , the property of P. G. Holder , valued at 1s . 3d Defendant said he was in service . J. MORRIS , Secretary . Leominster . JAM MADE WITH GLUCOSE . Parish ? Councillor Southall : Farmers are not en- gaged in the retail distribution of food . Councillor Biddle : Am I ? Councillor Southall : No. I referred bakers and confectioners , grocers and butchers . to GROCERS NOT PROFITEERS . Councillor Gough said Councillor Williams made a reference to tea . That was controlled as a STRAYING ANIMALS . than from the town of Leominster . Defendant said he was fetching the horses . The Chairman said he thought it would be from one side of the road to the other to water them . more satisfactory to the railwaymen if the He came through a little gate Printed and Published for the Proprietor , by Council told them they were prepared to accept leading one horse to water it before taking it one of their representatives . to another pasture . The colt shied and ran A. T. SOUTHALL , at his Offices , 27 , Drapere Lane , Leominster . TI TH VOL . X. NO . 5 SALES BY AUCTIO By Messrs . EDWARDS , RUSSE BALDWIN . LEOMINSTER HORSE REPOSI NEXT SAL HEAVY and LIGHT HORSES Leominster , on Friday , October 5th , Entry Forms on application . Vendors are advised to make early to their County Agricultural Executiv amittee for Permission to Sell . Auctioneers ' Offices : Leominster , H and Tenbury . LEOMINSTER STOCK MARK TUESDAY , SEPTEMBER 11th , 19 AT Cattle and Sheep , ro.30 a.m .; F11.30 ; Store Cattle and Pigs , 11.4 Entries kindly solicited . EDWARDS , RUSSELL & BAL Leominster , Hereford and Tenbury . THE STONE HOUSE , GLADESTR Two miles from Dolyhir Station and 5 from Kington and New Radnor . DWARDS , RUSSELL & BALDWI Representatives of the late Mr. George H to Sell by Auction , on Elavoured with instructions from MONDAY , SEPTEMBER 17th , 1917 435 Improved Radnor Forest SHEE 60 Well - Bred HEREFORD CATTI 7 PIGS , 2 promising CART COLTS Siluria Monarch . " Luncheon ( by Ticket ) at 12 o'clock . Sa I p.m. prompt . Catalogues may be had of the AUCTION Leominster , Hereford and Tenbury ; or Mr. R. P. MORRIS , Bridge Street , Kingto By Mr. R. H. GEORGE . R. H. GEORGE , Auctioneer , Valuer , Land Agent and Surveyor , PROPERTY and TIMBER SPECIALI MORTGAGE BROKER , VALUER and AR TRATOR under the Agricultural Holdi Act , 1908. REPORTS , RECORDS and SU VEYS carefully and personally attended HOTEL and PUBLIC HOUSE VALUER VALUATIONS for ESTATE DUTY , MOR GAGE , ASSESSMENT APPEALS , & c . PERIODICAL SALES of PROPERTIES Prompt settlements in all cases . ESTABLISHMENT 1880 . Offices : - Croftmead , Kingsland , Herefordshire . Leominster Office Corn Square . M SALE OF PROPERTIES . R. R. H. GEORGE will hold his ne Sale at the Royal Oak Hotel , Leomi ster , on FRIDAY , OCTOBER 5th , 1917 . E. Hammond & Son Auctioneers , Valuers , House , Estate , and Insurance Agents , Conduct all classes of SALES BY AUCTION VALUATIONS FOR PROBATE , Etc. , RENTS and BOOK DEBTS COLLECTED . Personal Attention , Prompt Settlements . ESTABLISHED 1881 . Offces : -Highbury House , Leominster . By Mr. JOHN WOOD & Co. LEOMINSTER , Three miles from the Town , some 7 miles from Bromyard and 6 miles from the City of HEREFORD . 1,770 STARMS in the WEST ACRES , comprising some of the excellent and COUNTY , equipped with superior Houses and Buildings and including- a large area of FATTING PASTURES in the ARROW VALLEY , Thriving Orchard , Arable and Hop Land In Monkland Parish , " Monkland Farmi , " 150 acres ; Fatting Pastures ( 4 lots ) , 79 acres . In Leominster Out - Parish , " Lower Winter- cott Farm , " 186 acres . In Kimbolton Parish , " Hamnish Farm , " 96 acres ; Accommodation Land ( 6 lots ) , 68 acres . In Ullinswick Parish , " Lower Hope Farm , " In Felton Parish , " Green Farm , 201 acres ; " Felton Court , " 259 acres ; " Hinton Farm , " 191 acres . 275 acres . Two Superior SMALL HOLDINGS and IVINGTON SMITHY ; also as a separate lot , in Ullinswick Parish , several thousand feet of FIRST QUALITY OAK , in large trees , to- gether with 178 Acres on which it stands and Three Cottages . The whole producing an actual and estimated income of over Per £ 2,200 annum . For Sale by Auction , by JOHN D. WOOD & Co. , a t al In OCTOBER , at HEREFORD . Auctioneer's Offices : 6 , Mount Street Lon - se don , W.1 . n in ra lin ch By Mr. JOHN NORTON . te wa At a Nominal Reserve . MR . BORASTON . год de R. JOHN NORTON will Sell by Auction , it On TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 18th , 1917 , and pos hea at the Royal Oak Hotel , Tenbury , at 4 " S o'clock in the afternoon , a Freehold Field of productive TILLAGE LAND , containing 6 .thereabouts , situate at the Cross acres or Roads , Boraston , 13 miles from Tenbury , ad- joining the main Cleobury Mortimer . road from Tenbury to tra Particulars from Messrs . NORRIS & MILES , Fen Solicitors , Tenbury or the AUCTIONEER , of t Imperial Chambers , Ludlow , and Tenbury . got |