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THE SOSBURY BALL. I The annual Bosbury Invitation Dance, pro- J moted by a committee of ladies residing in I Bosbury and district, the proceeds being for Bosbuiy parochial affairs and the Ledbury Cottage Hospital, was held last (Thursday) night. The dance, as usual for many years past, was held at the Feathers Hotel Assembly Room, Ledbury, which had been most effectively decorated for the occasion with palms and other foliage plants kindly lent for the purpose by Captain C A HPalairet, of Westhill, Ledbury, the decorations being the work of Mr C Webber, Captain Palairet's head gardener. Mr and Mrs T Howell, the host and hostess, had made their customary excellent arrangements for the ,comfort of the guests, who numbered between 130 and 140. Supper was served at midnight in the Corn Exchange, the tables being very prettily decorated. The committee responsible for the arrange- ments comprised th»following :—Mrs G Cotton, Paunceford Court; Mrs T Godsall, Tne Nupend Mrs W S Lane, The Farm Mrs E T Lane, Old Court; Mrs W Russell, Freetown Mrs Shew, Canon Froome:; Mrs E G Shew, Cold Green. The M.C.'s were Messrs W S Lane, Herbert Lane, Audley Cotton, E G Shew, G firkins, and Tom Godsall. Mr W G Davis's band provided excellent music for a programme of22 dances. Dancing commenced at 8.30 p.m. and was continued to 3.30 a.m. The following is the list of those present Mr T P Adams, Miss G Adams, Mr G Brodie, Mr Norman Brodie (Malvern), Miss Burman, Mr J Beaumont, Mr Bick, Mr R C Butt, Mr Tom Butt, Mr Frank Burrows (Ashford, iKent), Mr Harold Clark, Mrs Harold Clark, Miss C Clark, Miss G Clark, Mr Jack Clark, Mr Collins, Mr Clutterbuck, Mr H G Cowell, Mr J R Cowell, Mr Audley Cotton, Mr C G Cotton, Mr Kenneth Cotton, Mr John Cook, Miss Elsie Cook, Mr J* E Crocker, Miss C C Crocker, Mr Cowie, Mr J L ClAremout, Miss May Dawe, Miss Denley, Miss Down, Miss M Down, Mr Drev, Mips Farmer, Mr Findon, Mr G W Firkins, Mr Wyndham Firkins, Mr H Gabb, Mrs H Gabb (Leigh), Mr W B Godsall, Mis Godsall, Miss Freda Godsall, Miss yilla Godsall, Mr Goodson, Mr A E Griffiths, Miss Griffiths, Miss Doris Griffiths, Mr H W Griffiths, Miss F J Gwilliarn, Mr Hall, Miss Hartland (Buckingham), Miss Harris, Mr E C Heis (Worcester), MrG Hemus, Mr A J Hewsoja Mr Edwin Holloway, Mrs Horsman, Mr Rfg HowbU, Mr H B Jones, Mrs E T Lane, Mr H E Lane, Miss H E Lane, Miss M L Lane, Miss Dorothy Lane, Mr G Herbert Leefce, Mr Pat Leeke, Mr W C Lewington, Miss Lewington, Miss M Lewington, Mr Lodge, Mr J H Mursden, Mrs Marsden, Miss M Marshlain, Mr J Medcalf (Malvern), Mr Meredith, Mr C Meredith, Miss Ida Meredith #*owick), Mr Newbiggiogs, Miss Ockey, Miss Pantall, Miss Parry, Miss Parry, Mr E Payae, Mrs Player, Mr N Pritchetfe, Mr E H Piakchett, Mr W H Powell, Miss Violet Powell Miss Lillian E Powell, Mr Bob Russell, Miss Russell, Miss Marjos-ie Russell, Mr D L Rumel), Mr E G Shew, Mrs K G Shew, Mr Geod: Shew, Miss Shew, Miss C Shew, Miss P Shew, Mr Gay Smith, Mrs F W Taylor, Mr S P Taylor, Miss D Taylor, Miss Taylor, Miss D Taylor. Mr J J. Tilley, Mrs J JTilley, Mr S G Warner, Miss L White. Mr G Wood- Ifmrd, Mias Woodward, Miss N Woodrard, Miss -1 Woodward.

Ledbury Produoe Market. I Batter (wholesale), Is 3d per lb „ (retail) Is 5d per I h Eggs (wholesale), 7 and 8 for Is '0: (retail), ti for Is *owls, 3* per eon pie Chickens (live), 58 per couple n (dressed), 9d per Ib Docks, 5s per couple Rabbits, 6d each. Potatoefl, lOd to Is per peck. Apples, 18 per peek.

LEDBURY CHURCH SUNDAY I SCHOOL. Treat alhd Prize Distribution. I Yesterday (Thursday) evening at the Ledbury Church Room the annual Christmas treat and prize distribution in connection with the Ledbury Church Sunday School was held, when about :250 children were entertained to tea, which had been arranged for by Miss Wood. Mrs Carnegy, Misses Paul, Soane, Mills, Smith, Heath, Barn ham. Cooper, and Mr F R Taynton, Mr G W Paul and Captain Impey assisted in attend- ing to the wants of the children. Later the prizes were distributed by the Hon. Violet Biddulph, to whom a vote of thanks was acoorded with three hearty cheers on the call of the Rector (the Rev F W Carnegy). A Punch and Judy entertainment was subsequently given, to the delight of the youngsters, who appeared to spend a very happy time. The list of prize-winners is as follows :— HOYS' SCHOOL. Class 1—Reggie Conn. Class .3-Charlic Ranford, Sidney, Jack and Reggie Davis, Stacey Corbett. Class 4-Harry Halls, Gerge Beavan Albert Smart, Charles Davis, Willie Barnham, Reggie Taylor. Class 5—George and Harold Davis, Sonnie Burgess, Frank Webber. Class I 6.—Tony Lloyd, Russie Gurney, Charlie Gur- ney, Albert Price, Nevill Wetson. Training Corps Class—Sidney Price, Ernest Malpas, Harry Barnham, Albert Gurney, Rowland Mer- rick, James Waters. Class 1—May Ransford, Margery Smith, Phyllis Smith, Phyllis Davis, Gladys Barnham, Lily Drew, Edith Webb, Lily Jones. Class 2 —Nellie Lancett, Daisy Lloyd, Edith Hodges, Glayds Warburton. Violet Philpotts. Class 3 —Christiana Pitt, Edna Gurney, Alice Davis, Ida Cale, Hilda Burgess, Margaret Dance. Class 4-Rosie Nicholas, Gladys Matthews, Maud Alford, Irene Philpotts. Class 5— Mabel Drew, Peggy Smith, Florence Evans, Nora Matthews, Edith Cale. Class 6—Nellie Williams, Dolly Short, Florrie Pritchard, Lilian Staunton, Dorothy Merrick, Violet Orchard, Ivy Morgan. INFANTS' SCHOOL. Boys: Roland Dance, James Nicholas, Willie James, Percy Palmer, Albert Palmer, Alfred Woodyat t, Albert Sayce, Bertie Taylor, Richard Evans, Jackie Jones, Arthur Shinn, Arthur Conn, Willie Watkins, George Davis, Alfred Jatnes. Girls.—Marjorie Collinsou, Emily Smart,' Lily Lancett, Florence Burgess, Kath- leen Reeves, Violet Woodyatt, Mabel Gurney, Hilda Davis, Edith Lancett, Mabei Bartlette, Edie Conn, Mary Smart, Dorothy Haynes, Asjnes Davis, Dora Pitt, Eva Davis, Ivy Laxton, Hilda Gurney, Gladys Mansall, and Fanny Mansell. m

EASTNOR. I PAJJ/M;,HXAL TEA AND CONCERT.- This annual event was hold last (Thursday) night at the schoolroom. A report is held over until next week. FORTHCOMING CONCERT.—A concert in aid of the funds of the Eastnor Cricket and Tennis Clubs will be held in the new Village Club Room, on Thursday, January 8. A capital programme has been arranged, including selections by Miss Down's Orchestra, songs by Miss. Dora Luckin (Worcester), Miss Hazel James and Mr S 8 Snell, an Indian club display by Mr H Barnard, humorous songs by Mr H B Whyld, recitations and lightning sketches by Mr Arthur Caiger (Malvern), a sketch by Mr A F A Chamberlain's Skeftch Party, etc. Mr C W Bell (who is President of the Eastnor Castle Cricket Club) has. kindly consented to take the chair. D oo ), Doors open 7 o'clock, commence at 7.30 p.m. Prices of admission :—Front seats 2s, second seats 11i1, back seats 6d. Nzw SERIAI.See page 2 for the opening chapters of a grand new serial: For Love and Honour."

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f CHRISTMAS AT LEDBURY. The Christ n-uij holidays passed off, as usual at Ledbury, very quietly, the festive season being treated as a home festival. The church bells rang out merrily on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and again on New Year's Eve. The Bexing Day meet of the Ledbury Hounds at the Feathers Hotel attracted a large crowd in High-street, and in the afternoon there was a good attendance at the football match between the Town team and West Malvern. I THE POST OFFICE. Christmas and the New Year at the Post I Office is a busy, season, and the mails were heavier than ever this year, but thanks to admirable arrangements and the employment of auxiliary postmen the outgoing and in- I going mails were all satisfactorily dealt with. I THE PARISH CHURCH. The decorations at the Parish Church ¡ were of a most appropriate character, and | consisted of holly, ivy, box and other green- ery characteristic of the yuletide seasoii. A very fine collection of palms, ferns, white flowers, etc., was sent from Ledbury Park by Lord Biddulph, and from the Upper Hall by Mr W A H Martin. The two massive pillars at the west end of the church were artistically entwined with holly and I ivy with an effective garnishing of flowers and berries, the pillar near the north porch I being judiciously set off with pampas grasses. This was the work of Mrs Carnegy, and the artistic treatment of the opposite pillar was the handiwork of Mrs Miles, mother of Mrs Striekland (wife of the Rev. 0 F R Strickland). Miss Richardson and Miss K Underwood were respectively respon- sible for the embellishment of the other pillars. The window sills were also appro- priately treated by Miss Bickham, Miss Croft (Pye's Nest). Miss Martin (Linden House), and Miss Paul. Light and airy were the decorations of St. Anne's Chapel, under the supervision of Miss Masefield. On the chancel steps the flower- ing plants, etc., sent from Ledbury Park, were nicely arranged by Lord Biddulph's head gardener (Mr H Cotton), whilst the chancel was beautified with the profusion of palms, etc., from the Upper Hall, Mr Martin's head gardener (Mr A Mattthews) being responsible for the tasteful arrange- ment. The embellishment of the clergy stalla and choir stalls was carried out by the Misses Smith (Homend Lodge). There were two early celebrations of the Holy Communion, and a third after matins. The processional hymn (the choir and clergy being headed by the processional cross), was Hark the Herald Angels sing," and the other hymns sung during the service were Christians Awake," 0 come, all ye faithful," and Angels from the realms of glory." The preacher at matins was the Rector (Rev F W Carnegy) who took as his subject: Peace on earth, good will towards men." The collections were in aid of the Parish Nursing Fund and the Church of England Waifs and Strays Society. The sum of III 15s was raised, this being about two guineas in excess to that contributed the previous Christmas day. In the afternoon there was a carol service which was weil attended. On Sunday night there was no sermon, but the choir sang five carols, three of them being entirely new, and were mot. effectively ren- dered. The organist, Mr F A Hobro, gave an organ recital. On New Year's Eve a watch night service commenced at 11.30 p.m. THE WORKHOUSE. 1 Christmas at the Ledbury Workhouse is always a great dav with the inmates and the children—especially the latter, who look for- ward to enjoying themselves. The Guardians are always ready to vote extra fare and the numerous friends of the institution do not fail to contribute toward the presents both for the old and young, while the officials, from the Master and Matron downwards, do all that lies in their power to make the festive season an event to be remembered by the inmates. The dining hall and the various wards were decorated with holly and mistle- toe and other evergreens by the Matron and the staff. On Christmass Eve the children had their stockings filled with toys, sweets, oranges and nuts. When they awoks on Christmas morning they filled the room with shrieks of delight, as they sorted out their tovs, and showed their childish appreciation of the gifts which their Santa Claus had provided them with, towards which Mrs Hawker bad so generously contributed. A service was held later in the chapel, when the chaplain (the Rev 0 F R Strickland) officiated. In the morning the men received tobacco and the women tea and sugar. At dinner there was roast beef, vegetables, plum pudding and mincepies with beer or minerals to wash the good things down, and the Chaplain and Dr Harrison attended, and Mrs Strickland entertained the inmates on the piano. In the evening an impromptu con- cert was held in the dining hall, and the Christmas festivities came to an end at 9 o'clock. The following is a list of gifts received :—Toys for the children from Mrs Hawker; jam from Mrs W L Pritcbett; Christmas cards for all the inmates from Mrs Phi'lpot,t; tobacco for the men and tea and sugar for the women from Ladv Biddulph oranges from Mr A J Chadd Christmas cards and toys from Mrs Moore cakes from Dr Wood basket of apples from Mr A G Bunn; tin of sweets from the Misses Wheaton 2s 6d for toys from the Rev F W Carnegy 6 shawls for the women and 30 box-ig of fancy sweets from Mrs Molesworth and Miss Lindner toys from Mrs McKean basket of cakes from Mr G Vincer. THE COTTAGE HOSPITAL. I The Matron begs to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following gifts during the last month :—Flowers, evergreens, plants, and illustrated papers, Lady Biddulph; cake, Miss Biddulph Mrs Reiss, Christmas pudding; Mr C Masefield, bon-bons, and chocolates; Mrs Robinson, apples; Miss Lindner, ten boxes of sweets, and two dressed dolls; Mrs Hartland, cake; Miss Cotton, apples; Mias Bickham, Christmas pudding. The Hospital was gaily decorated with evergreens by the staff. WESLEYAN CHURCH. On Christmas morning a service was held | at the Wesleyan Church when the Rev G Dyer was the preacher. This special service is known as the service of the United Nonconformists, and the offertory is always taken in aid of the National Children's Home. A watch-night service was held on New Year's Eve. THE RAILWAY STATION. The excursions were fairly well patronised, the most important of which were those to Birmingham and Worcester where Ledburians went in search of life and gaiety in those two cities, the attractions undoubtedly being the pantomines and the football matches. The weather was fine, though not like Christmas, but suitable to those who went up to Birmingham to witness the fight between Aatcn Villa and Sheffield United.

I I SlH)ût3 DEATH OF rill WILLIAM RfJBfHSON, J.P., OF REfiJMiUU.Y. I A Hunting Farmer. It is our painful duty this week to record the death, whíuh took place with startling sudden- ness on the afternoon of Boxing Day, of Mr William Robinson, J.P., of Bury Courfc, Redmarley, at the age #f 69 years. Mr Robinson had enjoyed good health, ,.nd on Boxing Day rode from Bury Court to Ledbury to be present at the meet of the Ledbui-y Hound8, which is always held on this popular holid sy at the Feathers Hotel. He returned home after the for dinner. He was seated in his chair at the table and had a seizure and died immediately. Dr Harrison, of Ledbury, anc! Dr Johnstone, of Corse, were sent for, but on Dr Harrison's arrival he could only confirm the sad news. The cause of death was certified as heart failure. A'tr P,?.i) l ) i iison By the passing away of Mr Robinson the Ledbury Hunt loses one 0; its most familiar figures. He was a tine type of the fox-hunting farmer, and his true sporting spirifc, combined with his urbanity of manner, wlln hi'n f.ieud-i wheiever he went. He was of a quiet, u^assuia- ing disposition, who had he willed, would have been content to remain in the, background so far as public life was concerned, but his honourable, upright character marked him out as a maid. pre- eminently tilted te serve his fellow men in local government, hence he during his life filled various offices in the public weal, and discharged the duties in the only manner that one would naturally expect from a man of his character, with a thoroughness and honesty which could. hardly be surpassed, t Mr Robinson was born at Reclmarltiy,, and had resided in the parish all his life. He lived at Bury Court as a boy with his uncle, and for 47 years had conducted the farm himself. He was educated at private schools in the locality, and at Mr Osman Ricardo's school at Berrow. He took a prominent part in the public life of the district and county auu discharged several public offices with marked zeal and success. He was for a considerable period a District Councillor and Guardian for Redmarley, and from 1902 to 1905 represented the Castlemorton Division on the Worcestershire County Council. During that time he was unremitting in his attention to the call of public duty, whilst to his zeal he brought those sound qualities of heart and head which made him so popular throughout his life with all classes who had the good fortune to come in contact with him. He was for some years a mem.ber of the Redmarley Parish Council, and held the office of Chairman, and he also faithfully discharged the office of Vicar's warden of Redmarley Parish Church. He was a member of the local branch of the National Farmers' Union. In 1909 Mr Robinson was made a J.P. for the Upton Petty Sessional Division. But it is probably by his love of fox-huuting that Mr Robinson was best known. There was no greater devotee of the chase than Mr William Robinson and ho was always a first flight man to hounds. That he was held in high esteem throughout the ranks of the members of the Ledbury Hunt may be gathered from the fact that he was member both of the Hunt Com- mittee, and the Poultry Fund Committee, and his figure was seldom missed from the meets of the Ledbury Houuds, and he regularly hunted from two to four days a week. He had seen many Masters of the Ledbury Hounds, and he was recognised as one of the farmers' spokesmen, and annually replied to the toast of the farmers' at the farmers' luncheon at the annual point-to- point races, ¡vhich have for many years now been held over the course on t,he adjoining farm to Bury Court, Redmarley Park. On race days Mr Robinson kept open house, and his hospitality was proverbial. In consequence of Mr Robin- son's death the meets of the Ledbury Hounds were cancelled until after the funeral. Politically, Mr Robinson was a strong Con- servative. Fully satisfied that the object of the party was a sound and generous one, he had never hesitated to fall in ivith the various reforms which have been advocated, and at all times he extended to it his warm sympathy and support. In the village where he was born and spent his life he will be sadly missed, for no project brought forward for the good of the parish failed to secure his whole-hearted sup- port, and at the time of his death he held the office of hon. treasurer of the Redmarley and District Horticultural Society, and barely a week before his death was Vice-Chairman at the first annual supper and smoking concert promoted by the Society. Mr Robinson married Charlotte Pynock, only daughter of Mr Samuel Purser, of Staun- ton. Mrs Robinson has lived the quiet and uneventful life of an English gentlewoman, not associating herself with any public movements, but giving hersolf up to her husband and family. To her and the family of seven children, three sons and four daughters, all grown up, the most sincere sympathy has been extended in their sudden boreavement. It may be remem- bered that one son, Mr George Robinson, accidentally met his death a year or two ago in Canada, while working with his ranching part- ner in a well on the ranch. The surviving members of the family are Mr Sam Robinson (Toney's Farm, Bromesberrow), Mr W P Robinson (Russell's End, Redmarley), Mr Albert Robinson, Mrs J B Tanner (Hay Traps, Leadington), and Misses Fannie, Pollie and Lottie Robinson. THE FUNERAL. The interment took place on Tuesday after- noon at Redmarley Church, and was largely attended. Bury Court is situate quite a mile- and-a-half from the Church, and large numbers of followers joined in the procession at intervals on the journey, while there was a very large attendance in church and at the graveside. The coffin was conveyed in a pair-horse hearse, the coffin and the dome of the hearse being covered with beautiful floral tributes, and two mourning coaches containing the chief mourners, and a large number of followers on foot brought up the rear. The coffin was met at the entrance to the churchyard by the Rector (the Rev Morton Niblett) and the surplicod choir, and the opening sentences of the burial service recited. The first portion of th44 burial service was conducted in the church, the service being fully choral, Mr J Norman being at the organ. The hymns sung were A few more years shall roll," and Days and moments quickly flying," and as the coffin was borne from the church the organist played the Dead March in S tul. The Rector read the committal sentences at the grave-side. Through the w hole of the wide area comprising the village blinds were drawn during the funeral hour, and there was a large attendance of ladies at the church. The g rave is situate almost opposite the entrance to the church porch. The chief mourners were :-Mr Sam Robinson (Toney's), Mr W P Robinson (Russell's End), Mr Albert Robinson, sons Mr J B Tanner (Hay Traps), son in-law Mr Douglas Hartland (Preston), Mr. W H Pinniger (Hereford), and Mr H F Bullock (Worcester). Amongst the large number who followed in the procession or were present in church were —Sir George Bullough (Master of the Ledbury Hounds), Mr C vV Bell (a former master), Mr G S Albright (Bromesberrow Place), Mr G Onslow Deane (Boyce Court), Major W P Thackwell (Pauntley),Major Webb (The Brown- send), *Mr G L Acworth (hon. secretary), Mr A W Montgomery Campbell, Mr F N Wheaton (hon treasurer), all members of and representing the Ledbury Hunt; Mr W Brewer (Vicar's warden), Mr A Tozer (parish warden), Mr W S Lane (The Farm), Mr E G Shew (Cold Green), Mr J Edwards (Scarr Farm), Mr Hodges (Everiss), Mr H Garrood, Mr R Masefield, Mr T Howell, Mr C T Smith (Ledbury), Mr A Dyer (Bromosberrow Court), Mr S S Smith (Heath Farm), Mr J Pearce Pope (Coombe End), Mr W Davies (Hart Farm), Mr J Williamson (Lintridge), Mr G Bubb (Compton, Newent), P. C. Steadman, Mr E Dawe, Mr Chapman (Red Hill), Mr S Croves, Mr F Stephens, Mr W W Skittery (Lillands), Mr T C White (Little Marcle Court), Mr C Smith (Vineyard), Mr F J V Hamilton (Dinchall), Mr W Browning, Mr (Will Browning (Redmarley Park), Mr T Kerr (Brownsend F-vrm), Mr Edgar Hartland (Preston), Mr Audley Cotton (Paunceford Court), Mr W H Beach, Mr Brewor, jiir (Lowbands), Mr J Smith (Gold Hi!!), Mr W D Blandford (Huntleys), Mr T Kirby (Lowbands School- house), Mr E C) .ckor (Etdeistield), Mr J Bartlett (R',I)stoti L,,twn), Mr J Cowles (The White House), Mr T J Poiner (Ockington), Mr T E Jones (Hill Ash Farm). Mr L E Fowles (Wall wyn Court), M. FI Gilding (Print House), Mr Harold Clark (Dy«.e House), Mr R James (Rose and Crown), Mr II L Whatley (Malvern), Mr W Jones (Gloucester), Sir W Parsons (St,iiunl-oii), Mr T J Hendy (l'hë Hawthorns), Me S Sn(-1,1 (The Elms), Mr W Houldy, Mr Davies (Redmarley), Mr F Phelps (Gloucester), Mr E Cloke (Upleadon Court), Mr W Fowler (Hervth), Mr W X Han-kins (Grimer's Farm), Mr A Jenkins, Mr C Voyee (Witherdine), Mr A H Lake (Hazeldioe), Mr and Mrs F 0 Bom- f rd (Leigh Sinton), Mr F P Clift, (Lulsley), etc. The bearers wer,, employees at Bury Court, as follows :—Mr F L ine, Mr W Finch, Mr A Gitteus, and Mr H Finch. Mr H Lewis was the undertnker. The eolSa was of polished oak with brass furnishings, and the inscription on the breastplate was :—" William Robinson, died December 26th. 1913, aged 69 years." The hearse and mourning coaches were from the Feathers Hotel, Ledbury. I THE WREATHS. I There was a very large number of iioral tributes, as follows From his sorrowing and ever-loving wife. Coup, but not forgctten To a devoted wid loving father, from Fannie, Pollie, Lottie, aud Albert In loving memory of our dear dad, from all at Hay traps. "Safe in the Arms of Jesus Ti., dad, with love from Will and Millie Ti> dad, with love from Sam and Rose With deepest sympathy, from M A Robinson (sister) With deep sympathy, from Pollie, Ada and Jack Dobbins (nephew and nieces) To cur dear old friend, Mr Win Robinson, t J. P., with much regret and deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs George Cotton and family, Pauuceford Court In loving mmory, from William To (tear Graudad, from Willie, Basil, Ruby and Pearl, with fondest love In remembrance and with deep sympathy, from Mr and Mrs H J Pudge and family, Church Farm. Welland With sincere sympathy.and much regret, from Mr G Bishop and family, Churches With deepest sympathy, from Mrs Priday, Mrs Hart, Mrs J Young, Mrs C Young, Mrs Hardman, Mrs Matthews, Mrs Hughes, Messrs F Westbury, H Westbury, B Westbury, and T Gittens With deep sympathy, from Mr and Mrs F 0 Bomford, Chirkenwell With deepest sympathy, Mr and Mrs W Hawkins With deepest sympathy, Mr and Mrs Blew With deepest sympathy, Mr and Mrs Brewer, Redmarley Mr and Mrs Davies, Redmarley I A Beach (New Zealand), Tom Beach and W II Beach Miss I Mantill Mr Frank and Mrs H Stephens, Dymock With deepest sympathy, from the Committee of the Redmarley and District Horticultural Society. Mr and Mrs C Voyce Wit,h deepest sympathy, from Douglas With deepest sympathy from Mr and Mrs L W Crossley, Ledbury With deepest sympathy and regret, from Frank Ricardo With sincere sympathy, from Mr and Mrs C T Smith, The Knapp, Pixley Mr and Mrs Walter Browning Mr and Mrs Will Browning With much regret, Mrs Sanford G T Scobell, and Miss Scobell (Walton House, Ashchurch) Love to a true sportsman who possessed more friends in the world than enemies. One of the best. From Sam Bradburn, Colwall In remembrance, Mr and Mrs H Barratt With much sympathy, from all at Coombend With sincere sympathy, from Mr and Mrs G S Albright and Mr T Albright, Bromesberrow Place With deepest sympathy and regret, from Reginald Mitsefield and Charles B Masefield, Ledbury With deepest sympathy, from G A H and F Greenland From W and M Trottter In fond remembrance of our good Master, from Thos. Finch, Frank Lane, Wm. Finch, Bert Finch, Archie Gittings, Harry Lane Mr and Mrs Howell, Ledbury With deepest sympathy, from Mrs Mayrick and Sons With deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs James and family A token of respect and esteem, from Alfred G Winfield and F Nelson Phelps Mr and Mrs A Powell With sincere sympathy, from William Roach and Wyeland Jones (of Messrs Lister and Co, Gloucester) With deepest sympathy, from the Rev H Morton Niblett and family, Redmarley Rectory With deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs A Powell With sincere sympathy, from Mr and Mrs John Williamson, Lintridge With deepest sympathy, from I and E Pope With deep sympathy, from Walter Pope, Leigh With deepest sympathy, from Frank and Kate Clift, Lulsley Kind remembrance and deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs S S Smith and family, Heath Farm, Dymock With deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs F 0 Bomford, Leigh Sinton With deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs W Houldy and family

I HUNTING. I WITH THE LEDBURY. I Boxing Day was essentially a day for the foot people, the regular followers of the pack being conspicuous by their absence. The crowd that gathered in High-street proved conclusively that the sporting instinct was not yet dead in the town. The Conigree was first drawn, and after a sharp burst round by the quarry hounds soon put paid to No. 1. At the same time another fox was viewed crossing the ride near the Golf Links, and bustling him around as if for Dog Hill, hounds ran him back for Underdown, over the bank for May Hill and the Holts, and, doubling back on the Eastnor side for the Golf Links, a nice little woodland hunt ended in a second fox being handled. Hospital Wood was drawn blank, but on going to Clenchers Mill reynard soon broke away at the lower end, pointing for Haffield. Being headed near Woodfields, he bore left-handed for Silver Hill, crossed How- ler's Heath, and skirting High Wood, looked like making for Castle Coppice. Still swinging left-handed he went by Hillend to Howler's, and away for Hackler's Coppice. Passing right through, he steered for Clencher's Mill, but was headed, and, turning sharply back into cover, went away at the top end, but was over- hauled by hounds on reaching Mr Brewer's farm. Saturday's and Monday's fixtures were can- celled on account of the sudden death of Mr Wm Robinson, which took place upon his return home from hunting on Boxing Day. I FOR'ARD ON. I

I WOOLHOPE. I PIGEON SHooT.-On Boxing Day a very successful pigeon shoot was held in a field ad- joining the Butchers' Arms, Woolhope, when there was a large attendance to witness the sport. The prize-winners were as follows :— Prizes given by the proprietor—1, leg of mutton, Mr B Green, Checkley 2, bottle of whiskey, Mr J Preece, Putley 3, box of cigars, Mr G Whittaker, Woolhope. Prizes given by the Committee—1, pig, Mr B Symonds, Ross 2, cask of a le, Mr J Attwooll, Putley;,3, 5s, Mr J Preece, Woolhope. Supper was provided after the shoot, followed by a smoking concert.

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COLWALL NEWS. I The Reporter is now on sale at the shop of M H Malt, hairdresser and tobacconist, near the I Stone, Colwall. SALE. I The annual sale of newspapers, magazines, etc., in connection with the Public Library was held on Wednesday night. Mr G Smith, of the firm of Messrs Pope, Smith and Anthony, auctioneers, Ledbury, conducted the sale. The attendance was not large and prices ruled about the same as last year. At the close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the auctioneer for his kindness in conducting the sale, on the motion of Mr T A Pedlingham. FANCY DRESS BALL. I A very successful fancy dress ball, promoted by the Committee of the Hill Institute Club, was held last (Thursday) night at the Institute, when there was a capital attendance, and some exceedingly good fancy dresses. Miss L Bishop provided dance music, Messrs F H Rawlings and E Rogers were the M.C.'s, and Messrs J Manton, R James (hon. secretaries), S Jones, C Hyde, R P Johnson, E Box, G Grundy, W Clements and G Hill were the Committee responsible for the arrangements. SCHOOL TREAT. I The infant members of the Sunday School were entertained to the Annual Christmas Treat at the Girls' School, Col wall Green, on Thursday afternoon. A substantial tea was provided for the little guests and was much enjoyed. After- wards various indoor games were indulged in, and during the afternoon Father Christmas arrived with a bag fall of toys, etc., and the children were allowed to choose one from his "sack." The party were under the super- intendence of Miss E Stallard, and she was assisted by her teachers. A most enjoyable time was spent. CHRISTMAS PARTY. Through the kindness of the Rector and Mrs Harris, the members of the "Guild of Perseverance were entertained to their annaal Christmas party at the Rectory ou Monday night. The members, numbering about 40, assembled at the Rectory at 7 o'clock, when a su bstantial tea was provided. Afterwards a very enjoyable time was spent, numerous indoor games being indulged in, and dancing was also a popular form of amusement. Gramaphone selections and songs by the Rector were given at intervals, and the party continued merrily up till eleven o'clock. At the close a hearty vote of thanks was proposed by Mr T Berry to the Rector and Mrs Harris for their kind hospi- tality, to which the Rector replied, and said he hoped that the Guild would continue to flourish. Mr and Mrs D A G Birchley were also present. I RINGERS' SUPPER. -1 I Through the kindness of the Rector and Mrs Harris, the ringers of the Parish Church were entertained to supper at the Rectory on Wednes- day night. At 7 o'clock the ringers assembled at the Tower and rang Touches of Doubles, with the bells muffled. At 7.30 service was held in the church, at which the Rector officiated. Afterwards the ringers again ascended the tower and rang six scores of Triples. At 10 o'clock the party returned to the Rectory, where a substantial supper was provided, and was much approciated. Dr. and Mrs Harris entertained the party with songs, etc., and ringers joined in carols. Just before 12 o'clock the tower was again ascended and the Old Year was tolled out and the New Year ushered in. The bells were then unmuffled and plain Courses were rung, and also fired at intervals until 1 a.m. The members present were Messrs W W Allen, C Thomas, C Evans, W Hughes, J Thomas, W Harford, W Price, G Jones, C Pedlingham, F Gittens.

218 "DOWN BOOKS" NOTICES. Second Thoughts of Five Headmasters. Seventy additional resignations have been received in connection with the threatened strike of Herefordshire school teachers at the end of the month unless they are granted a fixed licale of salaries. But, according to an official statement made yesterday (Thursday), there are some waverers in the ranks, and outsiders are ready to fill a number of the vacancies which persistence in a strike might create. Five headmasters and five assistants (one certificated and four uncertificated), it was stated, had withdrawn their resignations, and appli- cations from twenty-eight certificated teachers had been received by the county education authority for posts that might become vacant. The applications were received before advertise- ments notifying vacancies had appeared in the Press. .————— —————. NEW SBRIIAL,See page 2 for the opening chapters of a grand new serial: For Love and Houour." Are Your Eyes Right ? We test them without charge and supply the exact glasses yun need at very moderate prices. Spectacles and Eyeglasses of the latest patterns. Rimless and Semi-rimless patterns almost invisible. Glasses are not recommended unless actually required.— MINCHIN, Chemist and Optician, 15, Westgate, j Gloucester.

ORIGINAL POETRY. NEW YEAR'S EVE. Into the region of all dead things The Old Year passes. Raise your glasses, Drink as it passes "To the memory of all dead things What have you lost ? What have you won ? What have you mourned? What tasks begun ? Count up each grief; count up each pleasure Are you content ? Had you your measure ? Wipe out the bitterness from your heart, Wipe out all evil here at the start. Now at the dawn of the glad New Year Lift up your head! What should you fear ? What you have done and what you have said, Are one with the past and the buried dead Whilst the peal from the church tower rings, Drink to the memory of all dead things. Out of the region of Things to Be We greet the New Year, Hail the New Year! Drink with a cheer Goodwill to all in the Days to Be ALFRED RUDALL.. Newbury Park. Decem ber 31st, 1913.

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