Leominster News - July 1920
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Leominster News 30th July 1920 - Page 8
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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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8 PEMBRIDGE SUMMER SPORTS . SUCCESSFUL COMPETITIVE PROGRAMME . VARIED ATTRACTIONS . THE LEOMINSTER NEWS . JULY 30 , 1920 . The competitions , judges and prize - winners were as follow : Home - made bread . Judge , Mrs. Gornall . Prizes , 7s . 6d . , 58. and 28. 6d . 1 , Mrs. Davies , West End , Pembridge ; 2 , Mrs. Morris , Beare wood ; 3 , Mrs. Haines , Marston . Cheese , Judge : ( b ) LEOMINSTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL . Among paper knife ; second , serviette ring : 1 , B. Speakman ; 2 , G. Price ; 3 , P. Taylor , Extras Form 1 , boys 220 yards : 1 , F. Dale ; 2 , G. Hancorn ; 3 , J. Dyke , Girls ' egg and spoon race , Form 1 : 1 , G. Caradoc . Final : Borough beat Mortimer . Napper , C. Payne ; 3 , C. Crimp . Tug - of - War , Boys Houses ; Mortimer beat Tug - of - War , Girls Houses : Minster House beat Silurian . Final : Minster beat Eaton . House Shields . Boys ' House Shield , to the House gaining the greatest number of points at the sports . Winner : Caradoc . Girls ' House Shield , to the House gaining the greatest number of points at the sports . Winner : Minster . VICTORES LUDORUM . Green , Ludlow ; Mr. and Mrs. Jones , Richards Castle Mr. J. J. Foster , Tenbury ; Mr. J. W. Scrafton , Tenbury ; Mr. W. Lane , Little Here- ford ; Mr. H. Froggatt ; Mrs. W. Hobby , Middleton ; Mrs. JW . Jones , Burnt House ; Mr. H. Jones , Little Hereford ; Mrs. Bird , and Mr. H. Bird , Mrs. Nottingham and Mr. W Nottingham , Wyson ; Mrs. Prosser ; the Misses Smallman ; Mrs. L. Lawley , Little Hereford ; Mrs. J. Lawley and Miss Lawley ; Mr. James Beddoes , Little Hereford ; Mrs. Collier Mrs. Grazier , Bleathwood ; Mrs. Pas- girls ' races were added , while amongst the Thomas , Weston Flowers ( open to child capably made by Mr. W. St. G. Drennan and fore the distribution took place he would like memory from Brother Sam , Sister Sarah , and race . Hand - made Camisole a very creditable exhibition and sale of handi- ard ; 2 , Fred Williams Tudge : Mrs. Spence H. E. Taylor , Mr. Randall , Mr. Castle , Mr. day . That was more than a mere formal vote from Molly and Ada " : " In ever loving and Best piece of crochet . Judge Paxton . Bedford " From Tom Drawing & Dining - room SUITES In SOLID OAK and WALNUT . UPHOLSTERED in VELVET , TAPESTRIES and LEATHER . Bedroom Suites , In SOLID OAK , SATIN , WALNUT , MAHOGANY , & c . John Holmes , Corn Square ONLY , LEOMINSTER . RENT ACT FLAW . TO BE ILLEGAL . has no rent rates when he is allowed by the over- ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS . Best collection of vegetables ( grown by com sports in connection with Leominster Gram- Ideal weather favoured the annual athletic petitor ) not exceeding 6 varieties . Prizes , mar School , which took place on Thursday in 7s . 6d . , s . and 2s . 6d . Judge , Mr. Abbot . the School playing field . The fact that this The quaint old village of Pembridge was Mr. T. J. Exell , Pembridge ; a Mr. W. was the eleventh annual event reminds one the scene of a large gathering on Thursday Williams , Pembridge ; 3. Mr. Millichamp , that the school is gradually building up a tra- afternoon , the occasion being the Summer Luntley . Miss Bridgford . Prizes , of the school the healthy rivalry of sport has dition , and in building up the excellent tone sey , Bleathwood ; Mrs. Line ; etc. Sports meeting which has been inaugurated The great respect in which the deceased ( a ) Hard , been largely used . The annual sports , too , lady was held had further manifestation in by the local football and athletic club , and 58. and 2s . 6d . in each class . which it is hoped to make an annual event . Mrs. Evans , Court of Noke ; 2 , Miss Bevan , vie with speech day in the interest created the large number of beautiful floral tributes , From all over the district competitors and Court House , Pembridge . Best 6 eggs . Judge : Mrs. Bridgford . Prizes , no exception to the rule , there being a large among parents and friends . This year was the inscriptions being as follows : " From spectators were drawn ; and , favoured with Charlie and Rose and the little ones at propitious weather Conditions the arrange - 58 . and 2s . 6d . in each class . ( a ) Brown attendance of visitors in addition to a full Silver cream jug , given by Mrs. Russell , to Middleton , a token of our deep love to Cave , Lower Green , 2 ) interesting and enjoyable circumstances . Edwards , White House , Bearwood . Prosser . riet and Dick and family , in loving memory A highly varied and attractive programme White : 1 , Miss Edwards , White House , those present were Alderman H. F. Russell , the best athlete of the girls . Winner : Molly whose place no other can fillon Chairman of the Governors , and Mrs. Russell , Silver cup , given by Alderman H. F. Rus- of dear Mother , Dearly loved but lost of events , including handicaps of the usual Bearwood ; 2 , Mrs. Chandler , West Street , who distributed the prizes . On arriving sell , to the best athlete of the boys . Winner : awhile ; In ever loving memory of our distances , cycle races , trotting match , pony Pembridge . loving mother , from Artie and Jim " " In Cake ( cost not exceeding 28. a lb. ) . Judge : they were received with cheers and little Betty Hann still more interesting by reason of the fact Mrs. Suead - Cox . Prizes , 75. 6d . , s . and as Hall , daughter of Mr. H. R. Hall , Ashton , pre- At the conclusion of the programme the loving remembrance , from Fanny and Jim " race , pillow fight , turnouts , etc. , was rendered In asking In loving memory , from Jim and Eva " that that a number of ladies and boys ' and 6d . 1. Mrs. Howard , Bearwood ; 2 , Miss sented Mrs. Russell with a beautiful bouquet , distribution of prizes took place . the work of Mr. R. Morrow . Pembridge . Mrs. Russell to perform this ceremony the " With loving remembrance , from Oliver and The arrangements for the sports had been Headmaster ( Mr. W. St. G. Drennan ) said be- Jennie , The Bank , Caynham " : " In loving Best Bunch of novel features arranged were motor cycle Judge : Mrs. Snead - Cox . his staff . musical chairs , a walking race and a Boot ren under 14 ) . Mr. Pindar was starter and the to express to Mrs. Russell , on behalf of the Nephew Will " " In affectionate remembrance Other incidental attractions included Prizes , 2s . 6d . , 18. 6d . and 18 , 1 , Doris How- duties of judges were shared by Mr. T. H. school , the sincere thanks of the boys and from Harry , Kate and Mollie " " In affec- 3 Billie Chandler . Edwards , Rev. S. H. Buckingham , Councillor girls for her kindness in coming there that tionate remembrance and heartfelt sympathy work under the auspices of the Pembridge Women's Institute , stalls being laid out in a Prizes , 78. 6d . 58. and 2s . 6d . ( open to Bryon Taylor , Mr. D. Reynolds , and Mr. G. of thanks . Anything formal or anything that grateful memory of our dear Aunt Harriet , AN INCREASE THAT THE COURT HOLDS special marque and prizes awarded in a series Women's Institute members only ) : 1 , Among others present were the was not intended sincerely did not appeal to from her loving nieces and nephew , Lizzie , of competitions which commanded , like the Bevan , Court House , Pembridge ; 2 , Miss Vicar ( Rev. R. Gillenders ) , Councillor G. boys and girls and he would not be expressing Grace and Will " ; In sacred memory of our Bowen , Pembridge . sports themselves , a good entry . Mrs. Gough , Rev. J. C. Elder , Mr. W. G. Chubb , their real feelings if he did not express real dearly loved aunt and dearest friend to as Court , a gentleman whose wholehearted sup- Spence . Prizes , 78. 6d . , 56 , and 25. 6d . ( open Mr. W. Bradford , Dr. and Mrs. Cressy , Mr. R. and sincere gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Russell , all , from her loving nieces and nephews - Mr . tenant's rent , by the fight to increase his Major W. L. Owen , D.S.O. , M.C. , of Luntley B. Sandiland , Mr. H. E. Crimp , Mr. W. G. They knew how much they had the welfare of and Mrs. J. Evans , Mr. and Mrs. H. V. port of everything connected with sport in to Women's Institute Miss Meyrick , Kings Bisson , Rev. J. M. Ridge , Mr. H. R. Harding , the school at heart and anything they did for Catham , Mr. and Mrs. Gait , Eddie , Harold , seers a reduction off the rates payable by him- Perubridge is greatly appreciated - was Presi- Bevan , Pembridgens , Pembridge , Kings Mr. G. Butters , Mr. WG . Storr - Barber , Mr the school , and they did very much , gave Mary With deep sympathy , from the Lady dent , and as usual gave active assistance , He land ; 3 Mrs. Evans , By a majority the Court of Appeal took Apart from the competitive classes , which D. Craddock , Mr. W. H. Batten , Mr. H. them great pleasure . They were proud in and the energetic Hon . Secretary , Mr. J. thrown himself enthusiastically into the work the quality of exhibits displayed , the articles noon the r . R. Gregory . During the after- having friends like Mr. and Mrs. Russell be- Inchiquin , Moor Park With kind remem- this view on Tuesday in the case of a land- Ayres - who has since his arrival at Pembridge were themselves exceedingly interesting in Leominster Town Silver Band , under cause their friendship was not easily given brance , from Mrs. Millichamp , Bridge Cottage , lord who , under the Rent Act of Mr. Fairbanks , played selections , adding and had to be deserved . He did not say they Wyson " With deepest tympathy , from raised the rent by the full amount 915 had The deserved it but they tried to deserve it and Mr. and Mrs. Perks and family " " In affec- although he had been allowed a reduction of the splendid results of their efforts towards the great , credit on the members of the Institute pleasantly festive air to the occasion . " success of the day's proceedings . Praise is whose handiwork they were . The President sports were followed with keen zest by visitors very greatly appreciated it . Mr. Russell oc- tionate remembrance and loving sympathy , 25 per cent . from Mrs. J. W. Jones , Burnt House " " With Lord Justice Scrutton , who dissented , said also due to the members of the committee of the Institute - Mrs . Owen- and the ener and pupils alike . The results were as follow cupied many offices in the county , but they deepest sympathy , from all at the Salwey the point had never been foreseen by the Long Jump , boys under 14 , 1st prize , silver liked to think he considered that of Chairman Legislature or by the draughtsman . who spared themselves no time or trouble in getic Secretary , Miss Bevan , had ably under- the working out of the various details and to taken the preparatory details , with the assis- cuff links ; and prize , knife . 1 , Walters , of the Governors not the least of those offices . Arms " ; " With deepest sympathy , from Mr. His lordship added that it was difficult to Mr. Russell's time was much taken up but and Mrs. T. Rawlings , Bridge House , Brim- whose assiduous labours much of the success tance of the Committee and other members 2 , Peatt , 3 , Preece . Long Jump , boys over 14 : 1st prize , whenever he had asked for anything that had field " ; " With deepest sympathy , from M : see how the tenant would gain by the pres- is attributable . The following is a list of the and supporters or pocket book ; and prize , fountain pen 1 , to do with the welfare or the happiness of the Cook and Miss L. Wainwright , Brimfield " ; ent appeal , because , under the Act of 1920 , officials and of those who served on the Com - ganisation of this important village o Amongst the other attractions of the after Hann , 2 , Morris , 3 , Gough . boys and girls he had always the time to With deepest sympathy , from Mrs. Notting the landlord was entitled to increase the mittee : President , Major W. L. Owen , D.S.O. , Long Jump , girls under 14 : 1st prize , spare to give attention to that whatever else ham and family , Parrowfield , Brimfield " : " net rent " by 40 per cent . , and , therefore , M.C .; Vice - Presidents , Dr. T. B. Gornall and noon , were an art gallery , hoop - la , " In loving memory , from Mr. and Mrs. J. the smaller the rate deducted from the rent , W. Smith , Esq .; Judges for Horses , Messrs . shies , etc. Subsequent to the dancing on the hockey pads , and prize , writing case . 1 , J. he had to do . Although the boys and gire Paxton ; 2 , D. Richards ; 3 , M. Pounds . " With deep sympathy , from Mr. the larger would be the amount to which the might differ from year to year , they had this Williams ' C. H. Morris , C. H. Tinsley , and W. A. Davis ; green in the evening , a dance organised by with Major Longueville for Turnouts ; Judges the Pembridge Comrades of the Great War mounted jug ; and prize , ebony button - hook great kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Russel House , Middleton " With deeppest sym Long Jump , girls over 14 1st prize , silver in common that they recognised the very and Mrs. T. J. Price and Miss Price , Upper 40 per cent . increase would apply . for Cycles , Messrs . D. Burnett , T. Russell and was held in the Iron Room . A fine programme of music was performed 1 , M. Prosser : 2 , M. Morgan ; 3 , D. Hancorn . ( cheers ) . A. Thomas ; Judges for Flat Races , Rev. P. C. Throwing the Cricket Ball , boys under 14 : Barber , M.B.E. , Messrs . W. S. Russell and by the Hereford Industrial Boys ' Band dur T. G. ' Exell ; Judge for Pillow Fight , Mr. C. ing the afternoon , under the conductorship H. Tinsley ; Handicapper , Mr. S. M. Wain- of their Bandmaster , Mr. B. Boulter . " Lest we Forget " wright ( Ludlow ) ; Starter , Mr. R. Burnett , as- items were March , sisted by Mr. A. J. Carwardine ; Starter for Finney ) ; valse , " Addio per simpre Horses , Mr. H. R. Evans ; Judges ' Steward , ( Pecorint ) ; selection , " Patriotic Review " ( W. Mr. E. Breakwell and Mr. J. Sankey ; Stewards , Rimmer ) ; chorus , " Comrades in Arms " Messrs . H. Chester , T. Davies , A. Davies , Jas . ( Adams ) ; march , " The Best Shot " ( T. Clark ) ; Davies , W. A. Thomas , Henry Thomas , T. selection , " The Maid of Orleans ( Michel Russell , Jun . , R. Russell , Rev. P. A. Birley . Laurent ) ; valse , " The Star of the Ball " ( W. Stewards for Side Shows , Messrs . Harold Rimmer ) ; old dance , Rumsey , J. Williams , J. Goodwin , A. Goodwin ( W. Rimmer ) ; and P. Breakwell ; Hon . Treasurer , Mr. H. England " ( W. Rimmlight Shadows " Summerfield ; Hon . Secretary , Mr. J. Ayres ; ( Hutchinson ) ; valse , Committee - Rev . P. C. Barber , Messrs . T. R. ( Pecorini ) ; paraphrase , " The Harmonious Bevan , Rees Bevan , T. G. Exell , H. R. Evans , Blacksmith " ( Handel ) . There was dancing on the green C. H. Tinsley , C. H. Morris , W. S. Russell , cocoanut " R. Hall , pathy , from Mrs. Wildsmith and family " ; MARKETS . Mrs. Russell , in reply , said it was very kind " In loving memory , from Mr. and Mrs. Brown and family " With deepest sympathy , from 1st prize , school bag ; and prize , pocket book . of them to ask her to distribute the prizes and The 1 , Crimp ; 2 , Walters ; 3 , Bassett . it was a very great pleasure to do so , She Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones , Mitnall In Throwing the Cricket Ball , boys over 14 : wished to thank them for their hearty cheer - loving memory , from Mr. and Mrs. C. Anthony , Tenbury " ; " With love and sym- Worcestershire Fruit and Vegetable Society , 1st prize , inkstand ; and prize , knife . ing welcome and for the beautiful bouquet ; pathy , from Mr. and Mrs. Parry " " With Friday Apples , sid . to 6id .; plums ( col- seemed hardly possible that four years had Morris ; 2 , Hann ; 3 , Heath . 12 : 1st prize , writing case ; and prize , fountain Mrs. Russell went on to speak pirit of unity Mr. and Mrs. Morg Featherknowle With rants , 4id , to rod .; black currants , 1s . ojd . to Arithmetic Race , boys under 11 , girls under passed since she received a similar bouquet . heartfelt sympathy , from Mr. and Mrs. E. L. oured ) , 4id . to rod .; egg plums , 2d . to 3id .; Lawley With sincere sympathy , from cherries , Is . Id . to Is . 6id .; gooseberries , 34d . sym to 7id .; loganberries , 5d . to is . old .; red cur- Peyor , M. Hughes ; 2 , P. Craddock ; 3 , M. pression she then gained of the spirit Taylor . pathy , from all at ithmetic Race , girls under 14 : 1st prize , and goodwill prevailing in the school and heartfelt svmpathy , from Mr. and Mrs. J. s . gd . white currants , 7èd .; raspberries , 6d . said the same spirit , was evident to - day . Rowe and family , Hayton " ; " With deepest to Is . 34d .; strawberries , 9d . to 1s . 3d .; toma- 1. M. Sinith was that spirit which was so largely respon- sympathy , from Mr. and Mrs. Clarke toes , rod . to rs .; kidney beans , 7id . per lb .; trinket box ; and prize , purse . V. Owenis ; 3 , O. Parry ; sible for the happiness of sports day . She with deepest sympathy , from Mrs. Bolas cucumbers 28. 3d , to 6s . vegetable , mar- Arithmetic Race , girls over 14 : 1st prize , could not help thinking that that was very and Mrs. Bache " ; " With deepest sympathy cachoa box ; and prize , flash lamp . Prosser ; 2 , M. Price ; 3. D. Hankinson . largely due to the good influence of those in to 5s . Der pot ; carrots , 9d . to is . 6d .; lettuce , " With deepest sympathy , from Mr. and Mrs. peas , 6s . 6d . to 158. 9d .; broad beans , 2s . 6d . authority . They were all proud of their from Mr. and Mrs. J. Nott , Hart Hall school and she wondered if they realised how Passey " From the Misses Barton , Wood- Is . per dozen ; flowers - carnations 1s . to 2s . their headmaster and his excellent staff . They respect from old sailor ' " ; " With much per dozen ; roses , Is . per bunch ; lavender , od . had given of their best and she appealed to sympathy , from Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Banks to rs , per . dozen ; poultry , etc. - cockerels , Good Queen Bess Recollections of march , " Au Revoir " M in the 100 Yards , boys under 12 : 1st prize , knife ; G. Baker ; 3 , Hefferman ; 4 , Hancorn . It tows , 58 .; cauliflowers , 4s . 3d . per dozen ; C. A. Haynes , A. Thomas , W. A. Thomas , W. evening when the programme of music was and prize , pocket book . 1 , A. Taylor ; largely they were indebted for its success to bine , with great sympathy With deepest 6d . , sweet peas 6d . to 3s . 6d . , marguerites Is . Ball , L. Evans . 100 Yards , boys under 13 : 1st prize , bat ; A. Williams , J. Williams , W. A. Davies , J. as follows : Valse , " Lovely is the Night " Wr . C. A. Heynes , The Step : E. de Witt ) ; Boston two - step , " The Golly and prize , watch chain . B. Taylor ; the boys and girls in school and out of school With deepest sympathy , from Mr. and Mrs. 48. 3d . to 75. , hens 68. 3d . , ducks 35. 3d . to pes , Pembridge , was caterer , tea being served Wog " , . H. White ) ; barn dance , Happy Peatt ; 3. Bassett ; 4 , Gosling , Coon " . Ord Hume ) fox trot , The Brow in excellent fashion under his arrangement ; and Mr. E. S. Morris , of the Oxford Hotel , nie Boys ( O. Leary ) ; lancers , " Tit Bits " Kington , had charge of the licensed tent . ( T. F. Wilson ) ; maxini , " Come Back to Me " The field furnishings were supplied by Mr. ( Barnstone ) . W. H. Burgoyne , Lyonshall . With An exhibition of Old English dances by the Eardisland Folk Dancers was also a feature of the evening . KINGTON RURAL PARISH COUNCIL . too Yards , boys under 14 : 1st prize , paint box ; and prize , pocket case Crimp ; 3 , C. Taylor ; 4 , Walters . compass . gratitude Much With HOPS . to cultivate the spirit of true loyalty and real Brumpton " With deep sympathy , from 48. 4d . , tame rabbits rs . 4d . each ; dead rabbits 1 , Preece ; had worked the masters and mistresses who from Mrs. Brown , senr . , Harry and Dick " ; 2s . 9d , per couple ; dressed fowls 68 6d . to ungrudgingly and who had " In ever loving memory of my dear friend , 8s . , dressed ducks 7s . od . to 8s . od . , fresh 100 Yards , boys under 15 1st prize , silver made the school what it was to - day ( applause ) . from Florrie Froggatt " Kind remem butter 2s . 7d . to 3s . 34d . per lb .; hen eggs cuff links , given by Mr. Page ; 2nd prize , Mrs. Russell then gracefully distributed the brance , from Mrs. Line " ; " From Mr. and 3s . 3d . to 35. 1od . , ducks eggs 38. 9d . to 45 . Mrs. J. Wiliams , Hope , with deepest sym- per dozen . 1. E. Davies ; 2 , Heath ; 3 , Burton . prizes to the successful competitors . 100 Yards Handicap , boys over 15 : 1st prize , interest was taken in the announcement of pathy for the bereaved family fountain pen ; 2nd prize , safety razor . the winners of the prizes given by Mr. and deepest sympathy , from Mr. and Mrs. Davies Mrs. Russell for the Victores Ludorum - Hann and Charlie , Bleathwood " ; " In deepest sym- London , Monday . - There is very little do- Matthews ; 2 , Hann ; 3 , Morris . and Molly Prosser were heartily cheered . pathy , from the members of High Lane ing now on the market . The stocks of Eng- re - Primitive Methodist Church " " With sin - lish hops are exhausted . ceived from a friend of the school 1 , 10 / - to cere sympathy , from Mr. and Mrs. Cornock ture now prevailing is not favourable for the be awarded to the boy who had Leen the and Mary Turner " ; " From Mr. and Mrs. development of the hop plant , and mould has greatest help in games and sports during the Francis , Clee View " ; " From Mr. and Mrs. made its appearance . In some gardens there year , and a similar prize to the girl who had Davies and Ernest . " 100 Yards Handicap , girls 11 to 13 : 1st prize , silver pencil 2nd prize , pendant . L. Poulton ; 2 , D. Smith ; K. Hall . 3 1 , Mr. Drennan announced that he had Bisson's wishes ( laugh- CROPS DAMAGED BY STORMS . The sports , which were held on the Foot- ball Field ( adjoining Pembridge Station ) , kindly lent by Mr. T. R. Bevan , of the Court House , commenced at 3 p.m. , just after the arrival of the special train and motor buses which brought many spectators from Leomin- ster and the adjoining district . The visitors numbered upwards of five hundred .. Well- 100 Yards Handicap , girls 13 to 15 : 1st equipped in every detail , and most suitably THE WAR MEMORIAL SCHEME . prize , hockey stick , given by Mr. Preece ; and arranged , the sports ground , in its pic- A meeting of the Kington Rural Parish prize , hockey pads . 1 , M. Fisher ; 2 , R. been of the greatest assistance throughout the The funeral arrangements were carried out Price ; 3 , D. Hancorn . turesque setting , presented an animated and Council was held on Monday , July 19th , at 100 Yards Handicap , girls over 15 : 1st year . As to the girl , opinion was pretty by Mr. Leonard Lawley , Little Hereford . charming appearance , being gay with flags . the Boys School , Kington , when there were 1 , M. unanimous that winner was Marion Price prize , camera ; 2nd prize , note case . The brilliant sunshine and cooling breeze present : Mr. D. Watson ( Chairman ) , Mr. A. Prosser ; ( cheers ) . The winner of the boys ' prize was 2 , M. Price ; 3 , B. Davies . made things ideal for all present . P. Owens , Mr. W. M. Price , Mr. J. H. 220 Yards Handicap , boys under 12 : 1st C. Morris ( cheers ) . He had been asked not numerous entries the various events were Stephens , Mr. T. W. Sankey , Mr. E. Price , marked by a keenly competitive spirit and meant to respect Mr. " Dale ; 2 , Baker and Hancorn , dead heat . several close finishes in both the flat and cycle Mt. H. Meredith , and Mr. W. Meredith , prize , paint box ; and prize , knife..1 , F. to give the name of the donor and so he and the Clerk ( Mr. R. P. Morris ) . handicaps aroused no little excitement . 220 Yards Handicap , boys under 14 : 1st ter and cheers ) . Mr. J. H. Stephens was appointed to the the motor - musical chairs competition there C. Tavlor . B. Taylor ; 2 , Peatt donors and subscribers to the prizes . He were five entries , and the competitors entered Joint War Memorial Committee , in the place prize , silver cuff links ; and prize , watch chain . In conclusion Mr. Drennan thanked the 220 Yards Handicap , boys over 14 : 1st remarked that athletics had done a great deal into the unique item with an enthusiasm which of Mr. T. W. Sankey , who had resigned . Mr. D. Watson , in expressing the thanks provided an excellent contest . At an inter- of the Council for the services rendered by prize , bat ; and prize , fountain pen . 1 , Hann ; for England and he felt it was the wish of Leominster to encourage the boys and girls val in the competitive programme a clever Mr. Sankey as a member of the Joint War 2 , E. Davies ; 3 , Seager . exhibition of jumping was given by Mr. Memorial Committee , mentioned the work brooch ; and prize , pencil case . Hoop Race , girls under 12 : 1st prize , in their sports . He hoped that this feature 1 , R. Bright ; would be extended to all the schools in Leo- George Wood , advertised as The Human that Mr. Sankey had done and said he was 2 , J. Rogers and M. Pounds , dead heat . minster ( applause ) . He thanked the ladies Flea , " the holder of five world's records . exceedingly sorry that Mr. Sankey would not Hoop Race , girls 12 to 14 : 1st prize , foun- who helped with the tea , Mr. Rouch , Mr. withdraw his resignation . Several members Hammond ; 2 , M. Smith ; 3 , V. Owens . tain pen ; and prize , hockey pads . 1 , P. Brace , Mr. T. H. Edwards , Mr. Harry Davis and Mr. Spurrier for assistance . Bat and Ball Race , girls over 14 : 1st prize , Cheers were given for the subscribers and rose bowl ; 2nd kinson ; 2 , G. Price : 3 , E. Hall . 1 , D. Han - helpers and the proceedings concluded with prize , note case , further cheers for the Headmaster and staff i , Hancorn ; 2 . The following were the results : - zoo yards boys ' handicap ( under 14 ) : First also spoke suggesting that Mr. Sankey hold prize , 10s .; second , ss .; third , 2s . 6d . First reconsider the matter . Mr. Sankey , in Heat : 1 , A. J. Chandler ( 5 yds . ) ; 2 , H. Hicks thanked the Council for their kind apprecia- ( 8 yds . ) . Second Heat : 1 , H. G. Merrick ( 8 tion of his services , but he could not see his I 3 yds . ) ; 2 , E. Hope ( 14 yds ) . Third Heat : way to alter his decision . He was very dis- High Jump , boys under 12 : 1st prize , stamp and once more for Mr. and Mrs. Russell . R. Hope ( 8 yds ) ; 2 , F. Thomas , Eardisland ( 4 yds ) Final : 1 , E. Hope ; 2 , R. Hope ; 3 , H. G. Merrick . 100 yards girls ' handicap ( under 16 ) . First prize , 12s . 6d .; second , 6s . 6d .; third , 3s . 6d . delays , it seemed to him , were brought about First Heat : 1 , M. M. Sheward ( 11 yds ) ; 2 , by the most trivial causes . The Committee I. M. Hann ( 12 yds ) Second Heat : 1 , D appointed to deal with the matter were not Cook ( 11 yds ) ; 2 , E. L. D. Lee ( 13 yds ) . being treated as a body of men capable of Third Heat : 1 , E. E. Hicks ( 6 yds ) ; 2 , R. E. carrying out the work . Other districts had Goodwin ( 14 yds ) . Final 1 , M. M. Sheward ; formulated schemes and had already carried I. M. Hann ; 3 , D. Cook . them out , but the Kington scheme was being spoiled through delay . satisfied with the manner in which the whole business of the Committee was being carried album and príze , knife . out ; there was nothing but continual delays Beel ; 3 , Taylor . in the furthering of the scheme , and these 2 , 120 yards boys handicap ( under 17 ) : First prize , 12s . 6d . ; second , 6s . 6d . 1 , E. J. Price , High Jump , boys under 14 : 1st prize , book ; Crimp . 2nd prize , knife . 1 , Peatt ; 2 , Preece ; 3 WOOFFERTON . FROST RECORDED ON TUESDAY IN YORKSHIRE . is too much bine . The low tempera- CORN . London , Monday . - Wheat unchanged and sparingly offered ; Plates , 98s . 74d . , ship : Australians , 1048. gd . , landed . Flour un- changed , moderately offered ; Imported Grades , 64s . 3d . to 65s . 9d . Maize favours sel- lers , but quiet ; Plate , ship 668 .. landed 68s . Barley favouring sellers , but dull . Oats firm , full rates ; Plates , 61s . to 62s . 6d . , landed , wanted . GENERAL MARKET . The Dee , Clwyd , and Severn have in places Ludlow , Monday . - Fowls , rod . to 1s . per overflowed their banks as a result of the con- tinuous rains , and quantities of hay and corn lb. chickens , rs . 2d . to 18. 34. per lb .; dressed have been destroyed . This is the more un- chickens , 2s . 6d . to 2s . 8d . per lb .; ducks , 1s . fortunate since the crops this year are said 4d . to 1s . 6d . per lb .; rabbits , 5d . to 6d . per to be the heaviest for twenty - five years . The Ib .; butter , 39. to 38. 3d . per lb .; eggs . 34d . storm in mid - Cheshire during Monday night to 4d . each ; pigeons , 1s . 6d .. to 1s . 1od . per is described as having been terrific , and , in couple ; potatoes , 4d . to 41d . per lb .; toma- addition to damage to corn , fruit was washed toes , Is . 2d . to 1s . 3d . per Ib .; cucumbers , 9d . to 18. each ; lettuce , rd . to 2d . each ; young off the trees . onions , 2d . per bundle ; raspberries , 1s . 2d . per Jb .; bilberries , 1s . 3d . per lb .; black cur- rants , 1s . 2d . per lb .; red currants , 8d . to gd . per 1b .; gooseberries , 5d . per lb .; rhubarb , id . per 1b .; apples , 6d . per lb .; grapes , 2s . 6d . per lb .; carrots , parsnips , turnips , 2d . per ib .; onions , 3d . per 15 . A Driffield message says a phenomenally severe frost was experienced on the York- shire Wolds on Tuesday morning . High Jump , boys over 14 : 1st prize , wallet : DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MRS . POTTS , have ben destroyed by continuous heavy rains . 2nd prize , writing case . 1 , Hann ; 2 , Heath ; 3 , Speakman . OF BARRETT'S MILL . HARVEST PROSPECTS . Only a quarter of the hay crop in West Lan- cashire has ben harvested . Thousands of tons Many Irishmen were engaged last week by farmers in the Peak district for the hay harvest . They were asking for big wages . Harvest has begun in West Suffolk , a fort- night earlier than was expected . CORN . Ludlow , Monday . - Prices unaltered , market quiet . Slow Bicycle Race , girls ( open ) : 1st prize , We regret to record the death of Mrs. Har- FRUIT . Birmingham , Tuesday . Gooseberries , 4d . carrier ; 2nd prize , lamp . 1 , J. Paxton ; 2 , B. ( riet Potts , of Barrett's Mill , Woofferton , widow of the late Mr. James Potts , of Bleath- Harding ; 3. D. Hankinson . to 5d . , hothouse grapes 2s . 6d . to 4s . 6d . per Extra , 100 Yards Race for Form I .: Girls , I , wood , which occurred on Saturday morning EFFECT OF THE RAIN , lb. peas , 7s , to 11s . per pot ; cabbages , 2s . Mr. A. P. Owens expressed the opinion that J. Rogers ; 2 , C. Crimp ; 3 , B. Hall ; Boys , 1 , last after a short illness . The deceased lady , Dilwyn ( scr . ) ; 2 , J. Jones , Pembridge ( 2 yds ) . if something definite was not carried out at F. Dale ; 2 , J. Dykes ; 3 , F. Gosling . who was 63 years of age , held the high es Such evil patches are not yet common , but to 38. per dozen ; radishes , 4d . to 6d . per 440 yards handicap ( open ) First prize , £ 2 ; an early date the Council should withdraw Skipping Handicap , girls under 12 ; 1st prize , teem and respect of a very large circle of the farmers review their crops early each dozen bunches ; new potatoes ( English ) , 8s .. second , third , 10s . First Heat : 1 , Jfrom the joint scheme and formulate one on morning with increasing fears and generally to 12s . per cwt .; cucumbers , 6s . to 8s . per Preece , Ledwyche ( 19 yds ) ; 2 , G. A. Ball , their own . would be advis- serviette ring and prize , pencil case : I , friends throughout the district , where she was He thought dozen ; rhubarb , 1s . to 1s . 3d . per dozen widely known . For many years her late hus- find isolated roots withering off . Leominster ( 22 yds ) ; 3 , W. Gazay , Ludlow able to write to the Chairman of the Com- Pounds ; 2 , J. Rogers ; 3 , M. Hughes .. " The suddenness of the arrival of the bundles ; tomatoes - English zod . to 11d .; ( scr . ) . Second Heat : 1 , D. W. Morgan , mittee that effect . of the Com44 Yards Handicap , boys ( open ) ; 1st prize , band was Assistant Overseer for the parish of Rhymney ( 28 yds ) ; 2 , W. R. Griffiths , King- After further discussion it was decided that writing case ; and , silver pencil case ; 3rd , ther Little Hereford , and he is also well remem . disease is quite new in my experience , " said mushrooms , rs . 6d . to 2s . 6d . per lb .; carrots , IS . 6d . to 2s . per dozen bunches ; lettuce , 28 . to 3s . per dozen . ton ( 6 yds ) ; 3 , V. Wilde , Staunton ( to yds ) the Clerk should write as suggested by Mr. mometer : 1 , Hann ; 2 , Peatt ; 3 , Matthews . passed away in 1909 The wet is , of course , the chief cause . CATTLE . Final : 1 , G. A. Ball ; 2 , W. Gazay ; 3 , J. Owens , and the following letter to the Chair- Egg and Spoon race , girls ' under 14 ; 1st tive Methodism . He used Vocal Primi , one Norfolk grower , my exp sad coincidence both he and his The losses would be to some extent palliated , Preece . man of the Joint War Memorial Committee Prize , brooch ; and , purse1 , N. Thompson ; and by Hereford , wife died at the same age ( 63 years ) . The as they are on the Continent , if we had fac- Wednesday . Larger supplies One mile cycle handicap ( open ) : First was drawn up : " The above Council at a 2 , J. Paxton ; 3 , W. Churchill . Egg and Spoon race , girls over 14 ; 1st prize , late Mrs. Potts , like her husband , was long tories for extracting alcohol from the ruined than last week , excepting store sheep and prize , £ 3 ; second , £ 1 10s .; third , 158. 1 , R. meeting held on Monday , July 19th , instructed Brisk trade for fat cattle , and high F. Spencer , Hereford ( scr . ) ; 2 , R. D. Spencer , me to inform you that unless some more sign silver - mounted vase ; and , ebony button - hook : connected with the Middleton Primitive tubers or a farina factory at present working lambs . Hereford ( 20 yds ) ; 3 , S. Price , Brecon ( 95 of a forward movement is now made in the 1 , D. Hankinson ; 2 , P. Drennan ; 3 , O. Rogers . Methodist Church , of which she was a faithful which could make flour of those that would prices were maintained throughout . In store Hurdle Race , boys ( final ) ; 1st prize , set of adherent . On her removal from Bleathwood not keep , but such precautions have not been cattle anything useful was keenly sought after yds ) . matter of the erection of a suitable memorial Motor cycle musical chairs : First prize , £ 2 ; they will be obliged to consider their posi- stumps ; and , knife : 1 , Hann , 2 , Morris ; 3. to Barrett's Mill in 1916 she became associ- taken . second , I : 1 , R. D. Spencer ( Hereford ) , and tion , also their duty to the subscribers in their Gough . ated with the Wyson Primitive Methodist Miss Price ; 2 , J. Blakeley ( Kington ) and Miss district . Potato Race , girls 12 to 14 ; 1st prize , fruit Church and was a regular attendant at the If nothing is put in hand at an early date the Council will consider the ad- knife ; and , brooch : 1 , D. Richards ; 2 , J. services there until quite recently : Her eld- est son , Mr. C. H. Potts , of Middleton Farm , 120 yards local handicap : First prize , £ 1 ; visability of withdrawing their representa- second , ros .; third , 5s . First Heat : 1 , E. J. tives from the Committee , also the money col- Price , Dilwyn ( scr . ) ; 2 , lected and B. Pearce . BABY AS WEAPON . at prices ranging from £ 30 to £ 40 , and quite small animals made up to £ 28 10s . Milking cows were very dear , one making £ 73 . Calves were in great demand at prices ranging from Paxton ; 3 , M. Davies . Potato Racé , girls over 14 ; 1st prize , mar- a well known local agriculturist , is one of the A young woman alleged at Tottenham Police £ 8 to £ 12 . Sheep and lambs were an im- Panda ( ) . Ball , Pembridge ( scheme of their own for the rural and Hunt - 2 , yds ) . Second Heat ,, R. Burgoyne , Lyons - ington parishes . " hall ( 3 yds ) ; 2 , A. H. Smith , Pembridge ( 5 ) The Clerk , who had also resigned , was asked yds ) . Final : 1 , E. J. Price ; 2 , W. H. Ball ; to reconsider his resignation , but informed 3 , R. Stephens . " the Council that he could not see his way to Women's Institutes ' Relay Race : Prize , alter his decision . £ 3 . First , Kingsland Team ( consisting of POLLING STATION WANTED AT Miss Arthurs , Miss W , Urwick , Miss C. Price , Miss Davies ) . MAHOLLEM . The naively , and In another case a woman accused a neigh- bour of striking her with a dead cat , telling her at the same time that she would tear out her liver and eat it . " Printed and Published by the Proprietor , A. T. SOUTHALL , at his offices , 27 , Drapers Lane , Leominster . ' WARE ' BOOT malade jar ; and , manicure set : 1 , M. Prosser ; representatives of Little Hereford on the Court , on Saturday that a neighbour struck proved trade . Fat pigs made up to £ 19 , and County also a her in the face with a baby , which , " she a sow with pigs sold for £ 32 ; good store pigs M. Price ; 3 , G. Price , ds ; 1st prize , silver Herefordshire Tenbury Union and a mem- added 95s . Porks also sold well . frightened was Old Boys ' Race , 300 yards ; match box ; and , set of chessmen and board : ber of the Leominster Rural District Council . screamed . " B. Drennan ; 2 , J. Gosling ; 3 , T. A. Gosling : Much sympathy has been expressed with the Old Girls Race ; 1st prize , hair tidy ; and family in their bereavement . The funeral took place at Little Hereford prize 1 , C. E. Taylor ; 2 , D. Turner ; 3 , A. Price . Parish Churchyard on Wednesday afternoon . Prizes for Cricket ( given by the Head- A service was conducted at Barrett's Mill master ) : Best Batting Average , 1st XI . , prior to the departure of the cortege , by the Sack race : First prize , £ 1 ; second , xos . Mr. A. P. Owens brought forward the posi- Morris , 8.2 ; Best Bowling Average , 1st XI . , Rev. J. M. Ridge , Superintendent Minister of third , 5s .: 1 , H. S. Williams , New Radnor ; tion of the upper portion of the parish and Craddock , 2.5 ; Best Batting Average , and XL the Leominster Primitive Methodist Circuit , who also officiated at the graveside . N. Davies , Ludlow ; 3. J. Mainwaring , also of Huntington parish in reference to Heath , Eardisland . the need of a polling station being held at shield , B. Powell , Junior , prize , silver bon bon was conveyed to Little Hereford by hearse Tennis Championship : Senior , prize , silver coffin , of unpolished oak with brass fittings , 880 yards handicap ( open ) : First prize , £ 2 ; Mahollem . and from the Churchyard gate was borne to second , £ ; third , tos .: 1 , G. A. Ball , Leo- dish , I. Storr - Barber minster ( 45 yds ) ; 2 , N. Davies , Ludlow ( 26 to the Huntington Parish Council on the mat- Tennis Shield , Girls ' Houses : Eaton House . the place of interment by Messrs . H. Passey , yds ) ; 3 , W. Gazay , Ludlow ( scr . ) . ter , and , if they were of the opinion that such At this point there was an interval or tea . T. Hill , H. Brown , and E. Bennett , all of The inscription on the coffin was required , that the Council would support This was served in the school buildings and Bleathwood . them in the matter . was greatly appreciated by the visitors . was as follows : " Harriet Potts , died July Sack race , boys under 12 : First prize , 24th , 1920 ; aged 63 years . " The hymn " Rock knife ; second , paint box : 1 , Diggory ; 2 , G. of Ages " had been sung in the course of the service at the house , while that at the grave- Baker ; 3 , G. Hancorn . Jesu , lover of my Sack race , boys under 14. First prize , paint side included the hymn box , second , pocket book : 1 , Preece ; 2 , Bate- soul , " after which the Rev. J. M. Ridge , in a few impressive words , referred to the com- 2 Walking race , two laps : First prize , £ 1 ; second , 1os .; third , 5s . 1 , R. F. Spencer Hereford ; 2 , F. , C. Reynolds , Kingsland ; 3 . S. Price , Brecon . It was decided that the Clerk should write A Sub Committee was appointed to meet and discuss the matter with representatives of the Huntington Parish Council , if necessary , Pembridge Women's Institute 120 yards race . First prize , £ ; second , 1os .; third , 58 .: 1 , M. the members appointed being Mr. J. H A. Price ; 2 , L. Haines ; 3 , E. G. Bowen . Stephens , Mr. A. P. Owens and Mr. J. W. Boot race ( Service and ex - Service men Meredith . only ) First prize , £ 1 ; second , ros .; third , 5s . 1 , A. H. Smith , Pembridge ; 2 , W. H. Ball , Pembridge ; 3 , J. Williams , Pembridge . One mile handicap ( open ) : First prize , second , third , 10s .: 1 , J. Preece , Led wyche ( 85 yds . ) ; 2 , N. Davies , Ludlow ( 40 ) yds ) ; 3 , G. A. Ball , Leominster ( 90 yds ) . Turnouts : First prize , £ 3 ; second , I Ios .: 1 , J. W. Owens , The Moor , Presteign ; 2 , Rev. P. C. Barber ; 3 , J. Vaughan . WOMEN'S INSTITUTE EXHIBITION . To . SAVINGS MOVEMENT TO HELP LOCAL AUTHORITIES . NATIONAL SAVINGS ASSEMBLY WELCOME PLAN . man ; 3 , Dyke . Sack race , boys over 14. First prize , set fort which lies in the beautiful verses . They of chessmen ; second , writing case 1 , Reyn olds ; 2 , Perkins ; 3 , E. Davies . were not present at that open grave as those without hope . Their hope centred in Him Sack race , girls under 13. First prize , auto- who said " I am the resurrection and the life ; graph album ; second , writing case : 1 M. he that believeth in me , though he die , yet Sullivan ; a , M. Pounds ; 3 , M. Poulton . shall he live . " They looked beyond the open Sack race , girls under 14. First prize , fruit grave to the One who had conquered the server ; second , flash lamp : 1 , H. Bach ; 2 , grave and sin . It did not signify defeat or The recent Summer Meetings of the National P. Taylor ; 3 , D. Hancorn . disaster , but victory and the triumph of Savings Assembly , held at Keble College , Ox- Football contest in sacks . Borough and faith , and they looked to the time of re- ford , were largely given over to the question Caradoc Houses tied and shared the points . union when they would meet on the other . of the help to be given to Local Authorities Chariot race , Girls ' Houses : 1 , Minster ; 2 , side . by the Sayings Movement from October next Eaton ; 3 , Minster . The stalls in the Women's Institute marquee in their campaigns for housing . It has Team race , Boys ' Houses : 1 , Borough ; 2 , H. Potts , Middleton Farm ( son and daughter- were laden with an excellent display of handi- already been announced that , from October Caradoc ; 3 , Mortimer . work which was much admired by visitors . 1st , half the proceeds from the sale of Savings Inter - House Ball Throwing , Girls ' Houses : Acting as stall - holders were the following Certificates in any area may be borrowed by 1 , Eaton ; 2 , Silurian3 , Minster . Team race , Girls ' Houses : 1 , Minster ; Eaton Howard , Miss Woods ; Plain Needlework ing purposes . Silurian . Obstacle race , boys under 12 . ladies : China Stall : Mrs. Hughes , Mrs. the local authority in that area for local hous- in that assembly covered First prize , Stall : Mrs. H. Evans , Mrs. Davies , Mrs. W. Delegates to the Savings Assembly 3 The chief mourners were : Mr. and Mrs. C. in - law ) ; Mr. and Mrs. Jones , Weston Court . ( son - in - law and daughter ) ; Mr. Arthur Potts and Mr. Jim Potts ( sons ) ; Mr. and Mrs. E. L. J. Potts ( stepson and daughter - in - law ) ; Mr. John Russell , Brampton Brian ( brother ) ; Mr. C. W. Price ( nephew ) ; Mrs. T. Brown , Kidderminster ( niece ) ; and Mrs. Northwood , were the Rector Amongst others present Evans , Miss Edwards , Miss Haines ; Fancy the whole of England and Wales . Most of set of stumps ; second , knife : 1 , Peatt ; 2 , Leominster ( sister - in - law ) ; Mrs. Thatcher , Needlework and Basket Stall : Miss Bevan , then were people prominent in their localities Davies ; 3 , Bateman . Mrs. Exell , Miss Thomas , Miss L. Edwards ; and were thus able to assess their local needs . Obstacle race , boys over 13 First prize , Leominster ( niece ) . Soft Toy Stall and " Dips " Miss S. Bevan , They welcomed the policy from October with fountain pen ; second , knife , Hann ; 2 Miss Russell , Miss Newman , Miss Bowen the greatest enthusiasm , and prophesied a Smith ; 3 , Perkins . S Produce Stall : Mrs. Owen , Mrs. Davies , Miss great revival of Savings activity from which of Little Hereford ( the Rev. A. Stockham ) ; Obstacle race , girls under 14. First prize , Mr. and Mrs. John Rowe and Miss Ida Rowe , Is simply the logical conclusion of Superior Workmanship and Best Material . To Produce Footwear that completely satisfies all the demands COUNTRY WEARERS Waterproof Leather , with or without Nails . Lloyd , Miss Gibbons , Miss Howard ; Sweet both the Local Authorities and the Savings serviette ring ; second , purse , W. Church - Hayton ; Mr. J. Williams , Hope ; Mr. and Stall : Miss Evans , Miss Morris , Miss Morgan , Movement as a whole would derive great iM ; 2 , M. Davies ; 3 , P. Hammond . Mrs. Coffey , Count ; Mr. Weaver & Son , No. 1 , Drapers Lane , and Obstacle race , girls over 14. First prize , shaw , Woofferton Court ; Mr. Morgan , Rock's gan , Miss Cave . benefit . Market Place , Leominster , 12 |