Leominster News - July 1920
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Leominster News 30th July 1920 - Page 12
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| Date | 30/07/1920 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Leominster News |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 30th July 1920 |
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12 4 THE LEOMINSTER NEWS . JULY 30 , Our readers Friday , Leominster Grammar School A GARDEN FETE August 13th in the last day for receiving entries A DAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS . Recognised by the Board of Education . Headmaster : W. ST . G. DRENNAN , M.Sc. FEES ( covering Tuition , Stationery , Use of Books , Games ) , £ 3 38. per term . NOTICE . NEW PUPILS . The revised Form of Application , now required for admission to the School , may be obtained from the Headmaster , to whom it must be returned , duly filled in , not later than THURSDAY , JULY 29th , if admission is desired next term . Ah ENTRANCE EXAMINATION , which all candidates for admission - except Free Scholars are now required to attend , will be held at the GRAMMAR SCHOOL ,, on SATUR- DAY , JULY 31st , at 9 a.m. WANTED and District Nursing Association In Aid of Aymestrey . Wigmore Will be held at YATTON COURT ( By kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Heber - Percy ) , on SATURDAY , AUGUST for the Leominster Agricultural Association's Show of live stock which will be held on Thursday , September 2nd , at the Easters . There is an excellent schedule of 39 classes , eight being for cattle , six for sheep , five for the fashionable breed of pigs , Gloucester Old Spots , 9 for hunters , hacks and ponies , and seven for agricultural horses . A new feature 14th . champion prize , a cup value £ 10 , kindly given by Messrs , P. and G. Hughes , Gresty , Crewe , the well - known live stock importers , The prize is to be won three times before be- For the best Hereford bull under two years . coming the absolute property of the exhibitor . Other donors of prizes in the cattle section are Mr. C. H. Tinsley ( Twyford ) , Mr. G. Harris ( Argentina ) , Mr. William Smith ( the Leen ) , Mr. J. Medlicott ( the Court , Bodenham ) , and Lord Cawley . SPORTS , THEATRICALS , COMPETITIONS , AUNT SALLY , HOOP - LA , WHIST DRIVE , and GRAND AUCTION , & c . & c . DANCING . TEA , 1 / - and 2 / Orchestra will play during the Fete . GATES OPEN 2.30 till BIRD'S MOTOR BUS will eave Corn Square , Leominster , at 1.45 p.m. , eturning in Admission 1 / , after 5 , 6d : ( Children Half - price ) . Eggs , Poultry & Rabbits . the evening Also All Kinds of Fruit . ANY QUANTITY . SHARP & SON , Leominster . WEDDING And ENGAGEMENT RINGS . 中 肉肉 肉肉 One of the Largest and Best Selected Stocks in the County . E. MORGAN , Jeweller , 16 , The Arcade , LEOMINSTER . End of Season SALE Commences Friday , July 23rd . ALL MILLINERY to be Cleared at LESS THAN COST PRICE , Hereford Horse Show THURSDAY , 19th AUGUST , To be held at HEREFORD , On the Edgar Street Ground and Horse Market . President : The Rt . Hon . The Earl of Essex . Classes for Cart Horses , Colts and Fillies , Hunters , Covert Hacks , Polo Ponies and Children's Ponies , Driving Competitions and Tradesmen's Turnouts . Open to Herefordshire and adjoining Counties , Entries for which close SATURDAY , 7th AUGUST , 1920 . THE OPEN EVENTS Include Jumping Competitions , Handy Hunter Competition , Costume Race on Horse - back , Trotting Match Handicap , for which Entries close TUESDAY , 17th AUGUST , 1920 . Schedule and full particulars from the Secre- taries , Messrs . JACKSON & MCCARTNEY , Auc- tioneers and Valuers , Newmarket Street , Hereford , and Craven Arms , Salop . ODDFELLOW DAY AT LEOMINSTER . LEOMINSTER DISTRICT , 1.0.0.F.M.U. THURSDAY , AUGUST 5th , In the Gloucester Old Spot classes , which are expected to provide a big entry , the donors of prizes include Major H. E. Meade ( Hennor ) , ( Hampton Court ) , and the section prize in each Major C. L. Ward - Jackson , M.P. , Mrs. Burrell class by the Gloucester Old Spot Society , per Mr. Eldred Walker , hon . secretary . In the hunter section prizes ae given by Alderman G. J. Abell , the Earl of Essex , M.F.H. , Capt . E. LA . Heygate , Capt . R. H. Evans , Major R. the agricultural horse section the principal P. L. Clowes , C.B. , and Mr. G. A. Apperley prizes are given by Mr. W. H. Verdin , Colonel ( Lustonbury ) . LEOMINSTER BROTHERHOOD and Capt . C. B. Hanbury , while in THURSDAY , AUGUST 5 , 1920 , SPECIAL MEETING Will be held in FOR MEN THE HALL , ETNAM STREET , When an ADDRESS will be given by SIR ALFRED WARREN , O.B.E. M.P. , Entitled , A HELPING HANI ) . " Chair to be taken at 8 pm by HIS WORSHIP . THE MAYOR ( Councillor J. B. Dowding ) . until August 27th . 1920 . LAST WEEK of SALE = Further Genuine Reductions . Surplus Stocks must be cleared . Do not miss this money - saving opportunity . Victoria House , Corn Square J. SMITH & SON , LEOMINSTER GENERAL DRAPERS , The present vendor of Holme Lacey is Mr. At a committee meeting of the Leominster In the ring competitions , prizes are given for R. Haden Tebb , who bought the estate in Agricultural Improvement Society held at the a lady's hack of the hunter type , to be ridden February last from the executors of the late Sir Royal Oak Hotel on Friday last with Alderman by lady on side saddle , by Lord Cawley . Mr. Robert Lucas Lucas - Tooth , after its withdrawal H. F. Russell in the chair , Mr. W. T. Morrie M. C. Connolly and Mrs. Cressy . There are as a whole in the auction in December at promised on behalf of himself and Mr. F. J. Sir Robert it will be remembered Williams to provide a site for the annual also classes for turnouts . The jumping prizes £ 150,000 . include one from Dr. G. J. Cressy . The en- purchased the estate in 1910 from Earl Chester- meeting of the Society at Yatton , Aymestrey . trics for the ring competitions remain open held , whose ancesters had been settled at it was decided to hold the meeting on Tues- Holme Lacey for more than 600 years . day , October , 12 and that a dinner be held at Leominster in the evening . The secretaries re- ported that no entries had been received for The will has been published of the late Mr. Major and Mrs. C. L. Ward - Jackson are among the most ardent supporters of the great Joseph Charlton Parr , of Staunton Park , the smallholder competitions for which the County Council offer prizes , and it was decided near Hereford , and of Leominster Show which takes place on Sep- Staunton - on - Arrow , Heyes tember 2nd . The member for the division is Grappenhall ( near to leave the entries open for a fortnight , War Warrington ) , giving £ 6 in prizes for the inter - village tug - of- Cheshire , D.L. , J.P. , for many years Chairman namely until August 6th . war , and also two guineas for the best Glouces- of Parr Bank , who died on February 27th , ter Old Spot Pig . Mrs. Ward - Jackson has also aged 82. He left property of the gross July 23rd , 2,000 , is the date by which the last kindly given three guineas for the best exhibi- value of £ 424,307 with net personalty instalment on the loan for the Rural District tion of poultry , £ 390,766 . He left £ 5,000 , free of duties , to his Council housing scheme will have to be paid executors for charitable purposes : £ 100 each to and the remoteness of that year created some On Saturday , August 14th , a garden fete is his land agent and his motor driver , if still in amusement among the members . At any rate being held at Yatton Court , Aymestrey , by his service ; £ 50 each to his coachman and his it is consoling to the ratepayers to know that kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Heber- son's head gardener , and smaller sums to six some part of our present indebtedness is being IT WILL PAY YOU Percy . The proceeds are in aid of Aymestrey other servants : 5 / - per week for life or until he spread over a period so long that the end of it Wigmore and District Nursing Association , shall be entitled to an old - age pension to John will not in all human probability interest them which like other similar bodies , has felt the Taylor , labourer , of Grappenhall Heyes ; £ 10 financially . effect of the war and requires additional help . and one month's wages to each other servant The garden fete has been organised on most at Staunton Park if of two years service , and attractive lines , there being sports , theatricals , £ 5 and one month's wages if of less than two competitions . Aunt Sally , hoop - la , whist drive . years service . grand auction , dancing , for which an orchestra To his wife Mr. Charlton Parr left £ 5,000 , 2.30 p.m. until 9. Mrs. Heber Percy and Williams , Yatton , are arranging the tea , and sonal effects and motor cars , a life annuity of gramme of music March , Old Comrades , " the Hon . Mrs. Dunne , IP is responsible for £ 4,000 and the use for life of such household ( C. Teike ) ; valse , Songe - di - Automme the theatricals . Mrs. Heber - Percy will be glad effects as she should select for the furnishing Joyce ) : selection ( by request ) , " Maid of the to receive gifts for the tea and auction . We of Stansbatch House , Hereford . He left Mountains understand that Messrs . Bird will run their £ 5,000 to ( Simson ) ; overture , Impetuo each of his daughters , Dame ( Bidgood ) . Chu Chin Chow . Ord . Hume ) . valse , " La Rosa ( J. Ord Hume ) ; Katherine Agnes Croft , Ellinor Jessie , Countess selection . TO VISIT GRIFFITHS ' VARIETY STORE 41-43 , WEST STREET , Where will be found a very big stock of most useful Domestic Articles , all marked in plain figures , Rock Bottom Prices . GLASS , CHINA , EARTHENWARE , ALUMINIUM , ENAMEL , IRON AND TIN , HOLLOWARE , BRUSHES , BROOMS , DOOR MATS , & c . , & c . Prices . HALL at 2 p.m. with an official reception by The proceedings will open at the TOWN Please walk in and inspect . Stock and compare the MAYOR ( Councillor J. B. Dowding ) . The gathering will take place in the grounds of the BEST PARAFFIN OIL . from Considerable interest centred in the perform- ance given by the Leominster Town Silver Band at the Iron Cross on Saturday evening last . Under the conductorship of the Band- master , Mr. A. Fairbanks , the Band rendered has been engaged , the programme lasting Mrs. his consumable stores ( excluding wines ) , per - with skilful effectiveness the following pro- motor bus from the Corn Square , Leominster , required will make several runs . ( A. 1.45 p.m. returning in the evening , and if Roden , and Margaret Alicia Waring . He also We understand that the band will again play gave £ 1,000 to his brother , Raymond William to - morrow ( Saturday ) evening , in Corn Square . Parr , £ 500 to his brother . Henry Bingham Parr During the war the imposition of control £ 500 to William Skinner , his executor ; £ 200 effected many changes in the local trade in fat and all his property in Australia to his brother- Messrs . Turford and Southward are making cattle . One of the principal results was to ex - in - law , Alan Lister Kaye : £ 200 each to his excellent progress with the building of four clude South Wales buyers from Leominster brother - in - law Charles Lister Kaye and his houses at Little Hereford . In the case of one market , this county being in the Birmingham brother Cecil Francis Parr , the trustees of his pair the roof principals are in position and the area . South Wales during the rationing period marriage settlement . drew supplies from Cornwall , Devon and else where . Now with the removal of control they second pair are in a slightly less advanced stage of construction . The accommodation provided , before the Leominster Rural District Council . while not elaborate , is arousing favourable com- ment and there are already several applications The amount of the rents will shortly be fixed are free to please themselves and they have to his nephews , Lionel and Raymond Parr : Other bequests by Mr. Parr were £ 100 each done so by coming up to Leominster in full £ 200 War Loan to his grandson , Henry Charl- force . The result on Tuesday was a tug - of - war ton Parr on attaining majority : 100 War Loan in order that as soon as ready the houses may 41-43 , WEST STREET . This applied more particularly to lambs and similarly to each other grandchild ; 2159 per be occupied without delay . num towards the education of his grandson , Sir wethers of good weight . The result was that James Herbert Croft , and all his other the meat went to the highest bidders , and the to his son Roger Charlton Parr absolutely As local farmers received prices for lambs which regards his holdings in the Hereford Times 68 , St. Owen Street , Hereford , committed Mr. Fred Illman , Borist and market gardener . COSTUMES , BLOUSES , UNDER - CLOTHING , WAVERLEY HOTEL , ETNAM ST . Only Address : Etc. , all Reduced for this Sale . See Windows for Bargain s MISS HOWELL Corn Street , LEOMINSTER . 100 POUNDS Will provide you a holiday abroad , but 1/3 is sufficient to ensure you a good time at the IVINGTON FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SHOW & SPORTS to be held at NEWTOWN , In a field kindly lent by Mr. J. Harris , on over which Major WARD - JACKSON , M.P. , Has kindly consented to preside . O.B.E. , M.P. - up property SIR ALFRED WARREN , THE INSTITUTE , LEOMINSTER before the war were unheard of Lambs went Company left to his son , he recommended suicide by taking weedkiller of an arsenical to over £ 6 , and wethers to 9. Evidently ( though he created no trust in the matter ) that character , and the coroner jury found that he the prosperous folk of the black country on his son should deal with them in such a man- was temporarily insane when he committed the the one hand , and South Wales on the other , ner as in his opinion would be most conducive act . Last week he was arrested on have developed a keen liking for Herefordshire to the interests of the Conservative Party in the criminal charge , and was remanded on bail in lamb and mutton with considerable advantage county of Hereford . the sum of £ 100 . Mr. Illman had been a to local farmers and feeders . zealous churchworker , and very popular . He For was 40 years of age . S ( Parliamentary Agent , Manchester Unity ) , Has promised to attend and speak . He will deal with the National Health Insurance in relation to Friendly Societies ; also the New Unemployment Insurance Bill . H. G. GRIFFITHS , Hon . Sec . to the Committee . 5 , Corn Square , Leominster . District Office , BOSBURY HORTICULTURAL AND HORSE SHOW . MONDAY , AUGUST 9th , 1920 . IN PRIZES £ 250 IN PRIZES Agricultural , Hunter and Hack Classes , THURSDAY , AUGUST 5 , 1920. Driving and Jumping Competitions , The Show will be open at 2 p.m. Admission , including tax Children SPORTS . 1/3 6d . 100 Yards Open Handicap ; -Mile Open Handicap ; 220 Yards Open Handicap ; 1 Mile Open Handicap ; High Jump ( Open ) ; 220 Hurdles ( Open ) ; Obstacle ( Open ) . PONY RACES ( Open ) . 13 hands and under . 14 hands and under . LOCAL RACES . 100 Yards ; -Mile ; High Jump ; 220 Hurdles ; Including Open Jumping Prize of £ 20 ; Horticultural Show , including Fruit , Flowers , Table Decorations , Vegetables , Dressed Poultry , Butter , Eggs , & c . , GYMKHANA , ROUNDABOUTS and other Amusements . Messrs . Olive Hyde and Bert Lat raine have secured a great Holiday Attraction in Mrs. Fred Osmond's London Company , MONDAY , AUGUST 2nd , 1920 . UT TO BREAK ALL RECORDS ! a grave On Saturday last a new steam tractor with Trades two side - tipping trailers , went down High A meeting of Leominster and Street in the glory of new paint and varnish Workers Council was held on Monday last with the inscription in bright colours Leo- when the President was in the chair . Dele - minster Rural District Council . The engine On Thursday , August 5th , a special meeting the date and place of the largest combined for men will be held in the Hall , Etnam Street , Show in the West Midlands , see Page 3 . Monday and Tuesday : and will be addressed by Sir Alfred Warren , WHAT EVERY GIRL CAN DO . O.B.E. M.P. on the subject of A helping hand . d . The chair will be taken at 8 pm . by Wednesday and Thursday : the Mayor ( Councillor J. B. Dowding ) . * SORROWS OF SATAN . " Friday and Saturday : " EAST LYNNE . " For further particulars , see bills . NOTICE . it gates from nine societies were in attendance . had full steam up and evidently intended to let Among other crops which are suffering as a The continued price of milk was again dis- everyone know that it had arrived and was result of the cold wet weather is the hop crop . cussed and considerable satisfaction was ex- about to commence on the urgent work of The acreage has been considerably extended pressed at the attitude taken up by Alderman hauling stone to put the roads into something this year and is unfortunate that growers George Page and several other members of the resembling their pre - war condition . The mem- should meet with unfavourable weather in their Town Council on the question . The matter re - bers of the Rural District Council , with their attempts at reconstruction . Mould is reported lating to the contract of the War Memorial Surveyor and Clerk are to be congratulated on from some parts and it is also complained that tablet at the Town Hall was reported upon and the business - like way they have faced the haul- the heavy rain has resulted in the growth of it was felt by the Council that much good work ing problem and the speed with which they too much bine . Warmth and sunshine are would be done by Alderman George Page by had secured up - to - date plant . There is no needed if there is to be anything like a satis- his notice of motion in regard to inserting doubt that their policy will not only result in factory crop . clause in all future Town Council work , that better roads but in economy to the rates at a trade union rate of wages be paid by con- time when hauling contracts are excessively the trades demonstration in the autumn , and over the main roads from Hereford to Leomin- tractors . Further steps were taken in regard to high . Those who have had occasion to travel much useful business was transacted . ster , and on to Brimfield will express the hope that the county authorities will take a leaf out The National Society for the Prevention of of Leominster's book and get a move on . The Cruelty to Children investigated 3,657 com- pot holes are giving rise to endless complaints The enthronement of Dr. Herbert Hensley Plaints of neglect and cruelty in England , and it is high time that this part of the county Henson as Bishop of Durham has been pro Of the 3,575 cases completed 3,461 were found County Surveyor . A visit to the roads just over Wales , and Ireland , during the month of June . received some attention on the part of the visionally fixed for October 30th in Durham true affecting the welfare of 9.219 children and the border into Shropshire will show that Here- Cathedral . The confirmation service took place involving 4710 offenders . Warnings were fordshire roads have seriously depreciated . on Tuesday in York Minster . issued in 3.151 cases : 102 were prosecuted ( re- NYONE desiring particulars regarding Advertisements with Box Nuriber , must Leslie that the 4th Territorial Battalion of the It has been announced by Lieut - Col . D. apply by letter only . K.S.L.I. has reached establishment strength as a result of a recruiting campaign in Shropshire . recruits were overseas men . Events Advertised in the LEOMINE TER NEWS or for which ALL THE PRINTING Is Executed at this Office are Inserted Under this Heading Free of Charge , Ground open at 1 11 a.m. Admission ( including tax ) , 2 / - up to 6 o'clock ; 1 / - after that hour . Aug. Vehicles will be charged at the rate of 1 / - per wheel . Refreshments supplied by Messrs . Pearman , Obstacle Race ; Tug - of - War ( Brierley , Chols - of Hereford . rey , Hyde Ash , Ivington ) ; Three - Legged Race ( Ladies , Local ) ; Egg and Spoon Race ; from the Hon . Secretary . J. K. JOB , Bosbury . 50 Yards ; Pig Race . PETERS & SON'S ROUNDABOUTS will be in attendance . Schedules of the Show may be obtained from any member of the Committee , or from the Secretary , Mr. L. F. SEABROOK . KIMBOLTON SCHOOL . THE DRAW FOR PRIZES KIMBOLTON SCHOOLROOM Will be held in on AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY at 7 o'clock . To be followed by a WHIST DRIVE Tickets 1 / - each . No refreshments . Leominster Men's Own Brotherhood . Open Meeting On SUNDAY at 3 p.m. In THE HALL , ETNAM STREET . Speaker : Mr. S. J. HAYWARD Soloist : Mrs. R. GREGORY . Accompanist Mr. R. Gregory . LADIES CORDIALLY INVITED . Collection for expenses . FORTHCOMING EVENTS . In some parts of the county 95 per cent . of the . and The Gift . Mrs. July 31. - Sports at Bush Bank . At Leominster market on Friday last , hen with by transfer or in other ways . From its Sunday last when Mr. Chubb presided , the sulting in 100 convictions ) , and 208 were dealt At Leominster Men's Own Brotherhood on Aug. 5. Ivington Flower and Vegetable Show eggs were 3/6 per dozen and duck eggs 3/9 foundation in 1884 the Society has dealt with speaker was Mr. Aaron Jones , of Hamnish , who and Sports . per dozen . There was a poor demand for hens 1,067.869 complaints , involving Aug. 5. Oddfellow Day at Leomir ster . which were 6 / - to 7 / - per couple . Chickens children . In the Hereford and County Branch Hope Bright , 2,999,197 gave an earnest and thoughful address . Miss 5 - Eyecote Garden Meeting , 3 o'clock , were as low as 1 / - per lb. , some good speci- during the same month , 12 cases were dealt ceiveth in the soloist , rendered " Christ re- in aid of the British and Foreign mens being as much as 1/4 to 1/6 per lb with affecting 36 children . The local office of Bright accompanied . Bible Society . Deputation , Rev Ducks were 8 / - to 10 / - per couple , rabbits 6d . the Society for complaints , etc. is situated at W. Holmes Walker , B.A. , Vicar , of per lb. , butter 2/9 per lb. Black currants Stretford , Ledbury Road . Hereford . St. Mark's , Wolverhampton . fetched 1 / - per lb. and gooseberries 2d . to In order to call attention to the work of the 12. - Tenbury Agricultural & Horticul 9. - Bosbury Horticultural and Horse 3d . per lb. Manchester Unity , Oddfellow Day has been ar- Show . On Tuesday last at Leominster Stock Market , ranged to take place on Thursday next , A good story comes from a village which is Messrs . Edwards . Russell and Baldwin had a August 5th , at Leominster . tural Society's Show . within reach of Leominster but which shall full market of all kinds of stock . There were will be an official reception at the 14 - Fete and Sports at Brimfield . be nameless . It reminds one of the old gar - 108 fat cattle , cows making up to £ 67 5s . , followed by Major Ward - Jackson , M.P .. a meeting in the grounds of the Aug. 26 - Aymestrey , Shobdon an 1 Yarpole dening joke , " When do you pinch chrysan- steers £ 66 , and heifers from £ 36 to £ 55 . There Waverley Cottage Garden Improvement So themums ? " the answer being When it is were 31 dairy cows with their calves on offer has kindly consented to preside . The principal ciety's Show at Mortimer's Cross . dark . Evidently resident of the village re- and most of them changed hands , being some speaker will be a distinguished visitor in the Aug , 26. - Flower Day at Eyecote , or Y.H.L. ferred to thought this also applied to cabbage what dearer than a fortnight previously . One person of Sir Alfred Warren , O.B.E. M.P. Sept. 2. Great Gala Day at Leominster , WEOBLEY SPORTS & FETE Sept. 9. - Garden Fete at Street Court , in aid garden . At any rate he paid noctural visit Mr. Bevan , Court House , Pembridge , 260 15 .. will deal with National Insurance in relation to plants of which he was in need to stock his from Lord Cawley made £ 62 , and another from Parliamentary Agent to the Unity . Sir Alfred of Kingsland Nursing Association to the garden of a resident , gaining admittance cattle numbered 300 , helfers with their calves employment Insurance Bill . It is hoped that others ranging from £ 46 to £ 52 10s . Store the Friendly Societies , and also the new Un- and Women's Institute . THURSDAY , AUGUST 5 , 1920. Oct. 21. - Visit to Leominster of Dr. John obscured that night or whether the marauder making up to £ 41 15e .. barrens up to £ 44 10 .; there will be a large attendance . by the garden hedge . Whether the moon was Aug. Schedules and Entry Forms may be obtained Aug. Ledbury . Entries Close Saturday , July 31st . Aug. DON'T FORGET In the Garnstone Meadow . Hereford City Band will be in attendance . £ 70 will be given in Prizes . Events include : 120 Yards , 440 Yards and Mile Flat Handicaps , Quarter - mile race for ex- service men ( resident within the Weobley Union area ) . Clifford . Leominster News FRIDAY , JULY 30th , 1920 LOCAL NOTES . - of move- detail . At 2 Hall , there There is plenty of feared detection is not known , but he must a bunch of eight steers from Mr. W. Speakman , have had a surprise when he examined his Ivington , made £ 39 5s . per head , yearlinge " bag " for in his hurry he missed the bed of making up to 233 10s . Pigs were a somewhat Friday , last , Mesars . E. Hammond and Son At the Royal Oak Hotel . Leominster , on plants and had pulled up handfuls of mangolds smaller supply , stores showing downward offered four freehold dwelling - houses , known which were growing close to the young greens . tendency in price . Pork pigs made up to 21 as Arundal Terrace , Hereford Road . 17s . 6d . , and a hilt and seven pigs sold for £ 27 houses which are brick - built and slated , contain The alon of 10 % . Nine weeks old pigs made from 45 , to front room , kitchen , back kitchen , three bed- The slow rate of bidding on the occasion of the submission at Hereford on Tuesday of the Record prices were made for fat lambe and £ 800 . Messrs . Easton and Gregory are the ven- 68s stronger stores from 70s . to £ 6 158. rooms , etc. The property was withdrawn at historic Holme Lacey and 2.700 acres of best GYMKHANA EVENTS include : Apple and Herefordshire land did not suggest that the wethers . Fat lambs ranged from 90s . to £ 6 2s . , dor's solicitors . tegs up to £ 89 . , ewes up to £ 9 2s . , rams up Bucket Race , Cigar and Umbrella Race , Vic- tenants were going to copy the example set on to £ 8 12. The highest price for fat calves was toria Cross Race , Costume Race , etc. Preparations for the great Show on Septem- other estates and become their landlords Mr. Bert Lauraine has engaged a great and There bez 2nd are now in full swing and the various Before the sale , Messrs . Mabbett and Edge had £ 14 . and rearing calves made up to £ 6 2s . 6d . will also be a grand Pillow Fight , Obstacle committees are working hard to malo it auc- negotiated privately deals to the amount expensive attraction at the Institute , Leomin- Race , Boys and Girls Races . ster , for Monday , August and , and during the cess . The schedules in the stock , poultry and £ 50,000 . At the public sale there was a large The question as to whether the Scout WOMEN'S SECTION include : Baby Show , dog sections are now ready and can be had on attendance of farmers and others interested , but ment tends to militarism is one that has caused end in the form of Mrs. Fred Osmond's Concert Tent , Morris Dancing , interesting Com - application to the Hon . Secretaries , Messrs . the tenants as a rule took little part . Mr. H. many heated discussions in the past . The plays and players , who come straight from the London Repertoire Company , of high class petitions . Edwards , Russell and Baldwin , Leominster . N. Dowler , who conducted the sale , said he leaders of the movement have always denied Theatre Royal , Sheffield . After making a The beautiful gardens of Garnstone Castle Among the different sporting events the Inter- had received offers for many of the lots , and that there was such a tendency and they now big success in London , they have visited all ( by the kindness of Sir Joseph Verdin , Bart . ) Villages Tug - of - war is attracting much interest . as arrangements had been made to give posses claim that the Jamboree which opened at will be open to the public from the sports field . The prizes , 24 and £ 2 , for this event are given sion of most of the farms , small holdings and Olympia yesterday will prove that the move will be of a high order , and put on with all the big cities in the provinces . The plays Tea and Refreshment Teats upon the ground . by Major Ward - Jackson , M.P. Teams of sections of meadow land on February 2nd ment has been purged of any military bias it the attention Cycles stored 3d .; Motor Cars ,, near sports eight - a - side from villages within a radius of next , there was little doubt that outside buyers might have possessed . Although the majority good refined comedy in each of them , and a fifteen miles of Leominster will be eligible to would be forthcoming for the greater part of of Scoutmasters have been in the services , they first class caste , including Miss Lilly Harrold , compete , and it is hoped that the stalwarts of the property in a short time . Under the ham- are foremost in trying to get as far from mill- Leominster's favourite . Admission 1/3 ; Children 8d . ( including tax ) . all the villages within that area will take part mer several areas of the noted Wye meadow - tarism as possible . It le pointed out that all anyone paying a visit to the Institute during in this honourable contest . land made from £ 95 to £ 100 per acre . The classes now support the movement , including the week commencing August 2nd , will go total of the realisation on the estate at present labour , which is distinctly new feature . An- away delighted with the result . other point is to the War Office has declined to each evening at 7.30 , commence at 8 o'clock . In connection with the aeroplane flight at the amounts to about £ 60,000 . Leominster Show on September 2nd , we under- help the Jamboree in any way because the Boy stand that what Mr. Geoffrey Mandes proposes The mansion of Holme Lacey , so rich in his- Scout Association refused to become a recog- to accompany the machine from toric interest , with grounds extending to 343 nised cadet body . It is stated that the most the Garden Fete and Sale , held on July 8th , Hendon to Leominster and on its various evolu- acres , and four miles of unrivalled salmon fish - Germany but a new beginning is being made for the Priory Church Heating Fund are now military Scout movement before the war was in tions . He will write an account of the London- ing in the Wye , is one of the lots that remain there , it is hoped on lines which conform to amounted to £ 124-28 . 4d . The expenses were : though it is stated that offers do case the be given to the pilot , an ex - R.A.F . officer of nearly approaching the reserve have been made many years experience , as well as to the com- for it that it is likely to pass to a new owner will be glad to recognise it . If so buy War pany undertaking the work . It is hoped that before long . Of the farms which are for sale Savings Certificates . To do without trifles now air will be on sale for the benefit of the show principal and there is also a chance for sports- Brotherhood on Sunday in the Hall , Etnam cash balance at the bank towards the fund of photos of the town and show as seen from the privately , Hollington , 348 acres , is one of the The open meeting of Leominster Men's Own 4d .; total , 16 58. zod . , leaving the handsome will mean that you will be able to buy useful soon afterwards . Apart from these , which Mr. men to secure a mile and a - half of Wye Street , will be addressed by Mr. S. J. Hayward . 107 16s . 6d . things in the future ! The promoters are to be Go to the Leominster Mander himself will take , he is arranging to salmon fishing from Dinedor Brook to Fown- Church Stretton . Mrs. R. Gregory is the heartily congratulated upon the excellent re- Savings Bank . Tuesdays 10 to 1 , Fridays 16 engage an expert who spends his whole time hope Toll Bridge , and including such favourite soloist , the accompanist being Mr. R. Gregory.sult of their efforts . on this kind of work so as to make sure of a pools as Sheepwash Cauldrons , Red Bank , Ox Ladies are invited to attend the meeting at to 1 , Saturdays 7 to 8 . good result . Ford and Lugg Mouth . which there will be a collection for expenses . ring , 5 / - . MOTOR ' BUS SERVICE . Messrs . Fryer Motor ' Bus will leave Leomin- ster at 1.45 and 3 p.m. Hereford Motor Buses will leave at 9.30 a.m. , 1.45 p.m. ( through Canon Pyon ) , and 3 p.m. Entries Close July 31st . Are you a War Saver ? to do is We are certain that Doors open The details of receipts and expenditure of available . The cash from all sources hire of tables and cartage , ros .; conjuror's fee , £ 5 58. printing and stationery , £ 7 96 . ( Continued on Page 5 ) . TO VISIT Do You Require Tooth Brushes Dentifrice Toilet Soap Toilet Cream Bath Gloves ? Infant Mani Photo Films Repa Hair Brush and O Shampoo Powder Eau de Cologne Shaving Soap Safety Razor Blad GET YOUR SUPPLI ELLWOOD & S DRAPERS LANE , L ( Continued from Page 4 ) . The Mayor has received a generous donation of £ 25 from Mr. R. M. Thornely towards the War Memorial Fund . We hope his munificent gift will act as an incentive to those residents of Leominster who have not yet made their contribution to this fund . Now that a definite scheme has been decided upon there is no rea son for further delay , and we hope the Mayor Y will be well supported in carrying this import- ant project to a satisfactory conclusion . At Kington market on Tuesday the supply of poultry was again small , there being also a drop in prices . Poultry and ducks made 8 / - to 10 per couple . Eggs were 3½d . each , and rabbits 6d . per lb. There was very little fruit on offer . . Students of the curious will note with in- terest that whereas , generally speaking , the weather recently might be described as atrocious , the Clerk of the Weather has been gracious enough to spare his showers of blessing on the last two Thursdays , with the result that numerous social functions have been held successfully . This may be taken R E Qua LI as an omen of happy import by the promoters of Weobley Sports and Fete , which takes place on Thursday next and should induce people in all parts of the county to arrange to spend a pleasant day in the picturesque confines of Garnstone Castle . We have previously de- tailed the attractive programme of sports for E. Do which there are generous prizes . In addition Mr. there is the kind offer of Sir Joseph Verdin open the beautiful grounds of his mansion Thu YO Lil to visitors to the sports . Music has been well provided for and besides the band , Mrs. Hincks , of Foxley , is bringing first class concert party , including Mr. J. Collett Mason . of Et In these days of motor ' buses , the journey to in cu the old - world town of Weobley may be made prete ambu in comfort , and there is no reason why the sports should not attract a crowd of record defra dimensions , having regard to the excellent . reputation which past events have built up Alexa for Weobley . with Jam 29th see a ected turne of th Special Bank Holiday programmes are promised for Leominster Picture Palace next week . On Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday had the series is headed by a great spectacular bank production entitled " Salome . " This magnifi- cent eight . act play includes Theda Bara in the for a title role . Charles Chaplin is seen at his She best in " Charlie at Work . " On August Bank up th Holiday there is a special performance at On Thursday , Friday and Saturday the chequ She principal attraction is " Through Life's Whirl- a drama in five acts . Sally's gave Blighted Career " is the title of a Christie to M special comedy in two acts , featuring Fay was Tincher and the Christie Film Follies . Also retur on the programme are the 11th episode of " The Lightning Raider , " entitled " The Provi Bars of Death , " and the sixth instalment of priso " Our Girls and their Physique . " p.m. pool , Fra 11.40 . dered let h gave The Camp Meetings in connection with Leo- left t minster Primitive Methodist Church were held on Sunday last . There is an annual evange - produ listic effort which commenced with the cele- and s count brated meeting at Mow Cop , Staffordshire , in count 1807 , a field meeting which is still held . Ow- under ing to the weather it was not possible to hold the meetings at Leominster out of doors . The that speakers were the Rev. J. M. Ridge , Mr. George Davies , Mr. George Williams and Mr. Wiltshire . Similar meetings were held at Pembridge a month ago and were conducted by the Rev. W. W. Ayres . street Mr. a che wheth Wit respe Among recent wills which have been pub- ally a lished is that of the Rev. Frederick Andrews , her h of Kinnersley , who left estate value 8,325 . tomer P.S People who have been complaining of the 27th , bitterly cold wind , particularly in the evening , custo will be interested to hear that the assertion that it was cold enough for snow " fully justified . rant was tioned It is reported that in the ambu south Durhanı districts snow accompanied by return rain fell early on Wednesday morning . Even sold in these southern latitudes the sun still in Lo rarely endeavours to counteract the influences The Pri of heavy cloud and cold winds . We are now had a rapidly approaching the turn of the year and unless we have an unusually fine autumn the and s Pri prospects of heavy food production will be reply extremely bad .. FASHIONABLE RADNORSHIRE WEDDING . WILLIAMS - COLTMAN - ROGERS . trates in tr to st or w P.S was farm The marriage took place at St. Michael's been Church , Stowe , near Knighton , Rads . , on father Thursday morning , of Mr. Alfred Martyn In Williams , D.S.C. , late R.N. , second surviving form son of Mr. J. C. Williams , Lord Lieutenant of Here Cornwall , and Mrs. Williams , O.B.E. , of Caer- condi bays Castle , Cornwall , and Miss Andrey some Hester Coltman Rogers , younger daughter of he se Mr. C. Coltman Rogers , Chairman of the and Radnorshire County Council , and Mrs. Colt - him man Rogers . O.B.E. The officiating clergy child were the Rev. J. Harrison , Vicar of Stowe ; Mr Rev. Leonard Williams , Rector of Scrooby Alexa ( uncle of the bridegroom ) ; Rev. H. Hastings , out Brampton Brian ; and the Rev. S. Dugdale . and The organist was Mr. Arthur Johnson , Mus . Unde Bac . , St. Mary's , Shrewsbury . The Church to pr was artistically decorated with Harrisii lilies had and gladiolus , and the ceremony was witnessed the p by a great crowd of tenants and neighbours . The The bride was charmingly attired in a white pared charmeuse gown , with girdle of orange blos soms , the dress being draped with Brussels lace , making a Court train , the gift of the deal Her Brussels veil was lent In ad She it wo by her aunt , Mrs. Horace Hutchinson . Her train caree carried a sheaf of Harrisii lilies . bearer was Master Oliver Green Wilkinson , mit Pri grandson of Sir Francis Edwards , and she was attended by four bridesmaids , viz . , Miss Colt- and man - Rogers ( sister ) , Miss Williams ( sister of bridegroom ) , Miss Bridget Chapman ( cousin They of the bride ) , and Miss Monica Dunne . wore dresses of maize Georgette with organdie Hous frills and chene sashes , with picture hats , and a m carried blue sweet pea bouquets to sashes and hats . bride's mother . match The best man was Mr. J. Pri The Ed neces P. A. P. Sha R.N.R. The reception , which that was a brilliant event , took place at Stanage was Fin Park , and the numerous guests included the tenantry of the estate . The wedding tour includes the lake district , for which Mr. and Mrs. Williams left by car . The bride's travel- ling dress was of navy blue glace silk , trim- Wals med with georgette , and she wore a gaberdine the cloak with braid . The presents were excep- obser tionally numerous and most costly .. Er Mr fenda P. was the dent Cr BOY WHO CANNOT BE WHIPPED . Six strokes of the birch ordered to be in- flicted on a schoolboy of 10 at Maryport , on Saturday for stealing 25. old . out of a shop dow him . could not be given because of evidence that M when whipped the boy's nose bled profusely , and twice he had been given up by the doctor . The police said he was not whipped at school . mote pulle poin |