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LEAGUE MEETING. I The monthly meeting of the league was held at the New Inn Hotel on Saturday night last, Mr W S Bowes (chairman) presiding. It was decided with reference to the Plough team, who have not completed their fixtures, that their matches shot in the first half of the season should stand as shot, but that any fix- tures shot sinco Christmas should be eliminated. The selection of the team to represent the rest of the league against the champions (Fox), to be shot on the range of the Nondescripts at the New Inn on a date to be arranged, was settled as follows :—W S Bowes (captain) and T G Drew (Nondescripts), C Fardon and E Howard (White Hart), J C Smith (New Inn), J Smith (Putley), W H Lane (Wellington), and H Wharton (Yew Tree). Reserves-S Bowen (Nondescripts) and F Drinkwater (New Inn). The winners of the individual medals was announced as follows :—Capt. Holman's medal for champion averago shot, E G Morris (Fox) Mr H C Cecil's medal for champion aggregete shot, J Hollings (Fox) Mr W G Davis's medal for be&t individual score, J Hollings (Fox); B S A. silver spoon for second best individual score, the following tie with 34 each H Wharton (Yew Tree), W Reeves and W H Lane (Wellington), J Smith (Putley), P Adams (White Hart), and W S Bowes (Nondescripts). It was decided that these men should shoot off on the New Inn club's range prior to the match Champions v. Rest. Sergt.-Inst. Crane was appointed marker for the shoot-off and the match. It was decided that eight medals should be presented to the champion team, and eight to the runners-up. The annual dinner of the league, at which the presentation of the ten guinea challenge shield and medals will he made, was fixed for Friday, April 24, at the New Inn Hotel. The annual meeting of the League was fixed for Friday, August 28, at the New Inn Hotel.

TALBOT v. PUTLEY. I Shot on the former's range, and won by the visitors by 1 point. S(!ore Toilbot-T Smith 23. J Holtham 30, C Huish 26. G Hankins 26, H Barnes 29. W finish 31, S Allen 30, J Jaiiiei 2 -total 227. ptiti c Taylor 29, C Baggott 25, L Preece 31, A East 31, R Preece 27, H Hyde 28, A H Wilson 29, J Smith 28-total 228. BIDDULPH v. YEW TREE. I Shot on the former's range, and ended in a tie. Scores:— BidduJph-C Smart 29, C Smart 31, G Chadd 25, E Hale 26. J Potter 26, W E Hyde 26, W Brookes 31, G Smart 30—total 224. Yew Tree—P Lewis 29, F Crabbe 27, H Wharton 28. W Garrett 26, H Hill 30, W Clarke 27, G Moore 28, A Cotterell 29—total 224. LEDBURY W.M C. v. WELLINGTON I HEATH. Shot on the former's range, and won by the visitors by 73 points, the homesters shooting two men short. Seore:- W.M.C.—K Watkins 24, G Smith 25, B Harris 26. J Smith 27, L Christopher 26. W F West 30- total 158. Wellington Heath—H Payne 30, H Lewington 29. J Hurdman 29, M Hankins 27, D Smith 28, S G Smith 29, C Pedlinghara 29, F Drew 30- otal 231. NEW INN v. WELLINGTON HEATH. I Shot on the former's range and won by the homester8 by 14 points. Score New Inn-W Pitt 31, J C Smith 30, W Dowding 31, W Allen 30, E W Palmer 27, H Farley 27, F Drinkwater 29, A T Jones 32-total 237. Wellington Reath- H Payne 31, J Hurdman 24, H Lewington 26, D Smith 30, M Hankius 26, C Pedlingham 28, F Drew 27, S Smith 31—total 223 WELLINGTONS LEDBURY W.M.C. I Shot on the former's range and won by the homesters by 91 points, the visitors only shooting six men. Score Wellington-G Foxwell 27, F J Brake 26, W Jones 29, P George 33. H Innes 27, B Vollar 28, H Burford 29, J Hunt 30-total 229. W.M.C.-B Harris 25, G Smith 24, F Cale 23, C Dowding 17, R Watkins 21, W F West 28— total 138. BELL v. WHITE HART. I Shot on the former's range and won by the visitors by 7 points. Score :— Bell-J Hodges 27, J Godwin 26, B Morris 29, W Hodges 28, F W Davies 31, F Walker 30, H Griffiths 31, G H Lloyd 29-total 231. White Hart-W Uonnop 30, J Smith 32, T Phillips 30, E Howard 29, H Smith 28. P Adams 30, C Curnock 30, C Fardon 29—total 238. FOX v. TALBOT. I Shot on the former's range and won by the homesters by 13 points. Score :— Fox-J Hollings 31, J Brown 30, J Haish 30, F Reece 27, E G Morris 33, A Hampton 27, G Walters 32, G Bayliss 27-total 237. Talbot-C Pudge 29, G Shew 27, J Holtham 28, G Hankins 28, H Barnes 26, SAllen 28, W Huish 31, J James 27—total 224. NEW INN v. WELLINGTON. r Shot on the former's range and won by the homesters by 9 points. Scores :— New Inn-J C Smith 31, W Dowding 30. W Allen 29, F Smith 28. F Drinkwater 31, W Pitt 31, A T Jones 31, E Williams 29-total 240 Wellington-F J Brake 27, C Moss 29, P George 31, G Wadley, jnnr., 26, W Jones 28, C Thomas 30, J Hunt 30, W Lane 30-total 231. NONDESCRIPTS v. BIDDULPH ARMS. I Shot on the former's range and won by the homesters by 1 point. Score :— Biddulph—W Price 30. W E Hyde 31, G Chaid 28, E Hale 26, C Smart, junr 28, G Smart 30, W Brookes 29, J Potter 29-total 231. Nondescripts—C E Baker 31, R A Paul 28, H Cox 26, W S Bowes 30, F W Cotton 27, E W Reed 28, S Bowen 30, T G Drew 32-total 232.

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OUR WEEKLY CALENDAR. [ Events advertised in these columns or for which I we have received printing orders. TO DAY (THURSDAY)- Sale of live and dead Farming Stock at Sacksfield, Redmarley, for Mr C F Walker, by Messrs Bruton, Knowles and Co., at 1 p.m. Picture Palace, Royal Hall, Ledbury, 8 p.m. 1TRIDAY (GOOD FRIDAY)- Good Fiiday Circuit Gathering, Wesleyan Church, Ledbury. ^SATURDAY— Boxing Contests at Drill Hall, Ledbury, 8 p.m. Football Matches (see fixtures). Picture Palace, Royal Hall, Ledbury, 2.30, ,6.30, and 8.45 p.m. SUNDAY— Church Services. ladbury Brotherhood, Town Hall, Ledbury, 3p.m. >MONDAY (EASTER MONDAY)— Hereford City v. Ledbury Town (County Challenge Cup Final), Edgar-street ground, Hereford, 11 a.m. Hereford! Races. Led,bury Territorial Ball. -Exhibition Golf Matches at Leckhampton, Cheltenham. Picture Palace, Royal Hall, Ledbury, 2-30, .6-30 and'-8i45 p.m. TUESDAY— Ledbury Guardians and Rural District Council, 11 a. m. iPieture Palace, Royal Hall, Ledbury, 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY— Col wall Parish Council Annual Meeting, 7. il-nvitation Social and Whist Drive, Much Marcle Schoolroom, 7-30 p.m. Cheltenham Races. ,Picture Palace, Royal Hall, Ledbury, 8 p.m. THURSDAY— Annual Meeting of the Gloucester Liberal Benefit Approved Society for Men, Liberal Club, Gloucester, 7-30 p.m. IDaace at the Hill'Institute, Upper Colwall, 8 p-m. Sale of Household Furniture and Effects at Woodleigh-road, Ledbury, for Sergt. Barn ham, by Messrs Pope and Smith at .2.30 p..IlI. Concert at Church Room, Ledbury, for Town Hall tPiano -Fund. Cheltenham Races. Picture Palace, Royal Hall, Ledbury, 8 p.m. FRIDAY— Ewtertainnient in Froomes Hill Schoolroom by the Castle Froome Amateur Dramatic Co, 2-30 and 7-80 p.m. Annual meeting Ledbury Urban Council, 6 p.m. Annual Vestry Meeting, Church Room, Led- bury, x p.m. Picture Palace, Royal Hall, Ledbury, 8 p.m. SATURDAY- Prize Show and Sale of Horses. Hereford Market, by Messrs Jackson and McCartney. Monthly Meeting Ledbury and District Lodge, National Conservative League, 8 p.m. Football Matches (see Fixtures). Picture Palace, Royal Hall, Ledbury, 2JO, 6.30,8.45 p.m. FORTHCOMING EVENTS. April 20-Colwall Races. April 20—Entertainment at Much Marcle School by King's Messengers, 7.45 p.w. April 21-Cinderella Dance, Parish Hall, Bos- bury. April 22-Ledbury Hunt Point-to-Point Steeple- chases at Redmarley. April 23—Variety Entertainment at Putley Schools, 7.45 p.m. April 13-Sale of "Seek" Cottage, Upper Well- and, at Hawthorn Inn, Upper Welland, by Messrs Pope and Smith, at 4 for 5 p.ca. April 24—Annual Dinner, Ledbury and District Air-Rifle League, New Inn Hotel, Ledbury, 7.30 p.m. May 8-ale of live and dead Farming Stock and Grass Keep at Goldbill Farm, Eastnor, for Exors. of the late Mr John Smith, by Messrs Pope and Smith. May 14-Sale.af Household Furniture and Dairy Utensils at Goldhill Farm, Eastnor, for the Exois. of the late Mr John Smith, by Messrs Pope and Smith. July 30-Harbpury and District Horse Show, Flower Show and Sports. Aagnst 3-Redmarley and District Flower Show.

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THE PICTURE PALACE. The great attraction at the Picture Palace, the Royal Hall, Ledbury, the first three nights of the week was undoubtedly the British and Colonial film. Lieut. Daring and Room 41," a very exciting film, was splendidly received. We sincerely trust the management will be able to procure more of these Lieut. Daring films, which all abound in exciting incident. The Jewelled Slipper was an excellent Selig plot, and the other films, including excellent Pathe Freres interest and coloured subjects and comedy films, made up a good programme. For the week-end there is another fine pro- gramme which includes the Ambrosio famous production In the Grip of the Eagle's Claw," and Maid of the Clouds" by the Hubsch Co. The Easter programme at the Palace is a very attractive one and should draw full houses. The great Selig animal film 44 In the Midst of the Jungle" which was commented on so much in the London papers will be screened. It is a splendid subject and shows some exceedingly good photographs of animal life. "The Grand National" next Thursday, Fri- day, Saturday—and that is enough recommenda- tion for any programme, as it is the finest Topical film of the year. Thursday, April 20th, will see the great Cines exclusive film" Between Man and Beast," of which more anon.

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I LEDBURY URBAN COUNCIL I ELECTION. I A Heavy Poll. I I Close Contest for First Plaoe. I On Monday last polling took place at Ledbury Police Court for five members of the Ledbury Urban Council, who will sit for the next three years. There was an unusually large number of candidates, nine in all, for the five positions, and the election resulted pretty well in accord with popular opinion. Of the nine candidates four were retiring members of the Council, Mr E H Hopkins, the present Chairman of the Council, Mr W G Davis, an ex-chairman of the Council, Mr J E Craddock, and Mr A T Jones. Of the five other candidates, one, Mr A Carless, has previously for six years been a mem ber of the Council, and for one year was Chair- man. Mr F W Juckes, Mr E Juckes, and Mr C R Croad had previously been nominated, but had never fought an election before, and Mr George Haines had twice previously been unsuccessful in his appeal to the electors. Of about 900 voters on the register, 628 voted, the highest poll yet for the Urban Council with the exception of 1908, when 630 voted. Mr Reginald Masefield was the returning officer, with Mr C B Masefield as presiding officer and Mr R A Paul as poll clerk. Polling was from 12 noon to 8 p.m., and as usual polling was never very brisk until the last hour or so. About 300 had polled by 5.45, and there was the usual rush of working-men voters from 6.30 and 7 o'clock to the close of the poll. All the candidates had issued addresses to the electors, some issued poll cards, and almost all issued posters with the customary Vote for so an d so." MT E Juckes added to his poster Piogress with Economy," and Mr Croad went in for rhyme, such as Well, I'm blowed, let's vote for Croad," and Come up the road and vote for Croad." A handbill was issued on the morning of the poll relative to the three Ernests, Mr E H Hopkins, Mr J E Craddock and Mr E Juckes, bearing a catchy rhyme about Ernests and being in earnest. Mr Craddock and Mr Hopkins had one or two vehicles running, and Mr Hugh Croft, of Pye's Nest, ran his car for some hours and we believe offered to fetch up any voter for any candidate. Speculation was rife as to who would be the elected and who not, though it was generally admitted that Mr Carless, Mr Hopkins and Mr F W Juckes were three certainties, with Mr Craddock and Mr Davis favourites for the remaining two positions. Mr E Juckes was expected to poll well, and the general opinion was that Mr Jones, Mr Croad and Mr Haines would be at the wrong end of the list. As was expected it was a close call between Mr Hopkins and Mr Carless for the premier position, and the former won on the post by seven votes. Three years ago Mr Hopkins was returned unopposed but he dropped 100 votes compared with 1908, the big year. Mr Carless in his two fights had polled 294 votes in 1907 and 350 in 1910, and now polled 325. Mr F W Juckes, a new candidate, was third with 282 votes, and Mr J E Craddock fourth with 259, the highest number he has yet polled, as in 1910 his figures were 235, and last year 161. Last year, however, Mr Craddock did not trouble himself greatly and consequently his poll -saffered, but this time he meant business with the result that he polled better than ever. Mr W G Davis, as was the case six years ago, was fifth on the list, and polled 239 votes, 40 lees than in 1908. Mr Ernest Juckes aives to fight another day, and he will with- out doubt be a member of the Council in the near future. Mr Jones we regret to see was knocked out, as he has been the most regular attendant at meetings of the Council and Committees during the last five years, and his defeat does not say much for the working men supporting one of their own class. Mr Croad made a respectable show for a first-time attempt, Mr Haines once again increased his poll by 18 votes, though for the third time in succession he was last on the list. THE DECLARATION. I At the conclusion of the poll the votes were quickly counted under the supervision of Mr Reginald Masefield, and at the con- clusion a vote of thanks to him was accorded, on the motion of Mr Hopkins, seconded by Mr Carless. Mr Masefield then announced the result to the crowd waiting outside the Police Court, as follows:- ELECTED. *Hopkins, E H 332 Carless, A 325 Juckes, F W 282 -Craddock, J E 259 Davis, W G 239 NOT ELECTED. Juckes, E 210 Jones, AT. 175 Croad, CR. 172 Haines, G 159 *Denotes retiring member. A move was then made to the vicinity of the Town Hall, where a large crowd wae waiting in anticipation of the candidates returning thanks. MR. HOPKINS FINDS ANOTHER I THORN. Mr Hopkins, who was received with oheers, said I wish to thank yon all for the very kind support you have rendered me by placing me in the pleasant position of being head of the poll. Six years ago I had to fight a virulent campaign led by the editor of a newspaper described as the only paper printed in Ledbury. That did not have the desired effect, and you placed me at the head of the poll. This time I find I have had to fight against more serious opposition than that-the misleading statements made about me by five of the Radical members of the Council. (Applause, and cries of 44 Liar"). I care nothing about their lies; I can always face the truth. I am always prepared to face the truth, and I shall always be prepared to do for the Urban district of Ledbury what I have done for the past 20 years. I claim that the result of this election shows that my work in the past can bear the fierce light of the sun, and the result of this election warrants me in making that statement. I thank you all for your support and for placing me in the handsome position you have. (Cheers)' MR. CARLESS. I Mr Carless was cordially received on stepping to the front. He said he desired to thank them most sincerely for the credit- able manner in which they had supported him that day. It was doubly gratifying to him to be second on the poll, considering that he had not made a personal application to any elector of the town to give him a vote. He believed he was second on the poll because he had appealed to all classes, independent of party or creed, because he believed that in municipal work it did not follow that because a man believed in Home Rule he did not believe in having a good footpath in Happy Land. His political opinions were as dear to him as other people's were to them, and he gave them credit for their views.; but as long as he was a member of the Council he should not let Imperial politics weigh with him, and they would make no difference to him. He begged to thank them for the confidence they had reposed in him. (Applause). MR. F. W. JUCKES'S GENTLE I SARCASM. Mr F W J uckee was received with loud I cheers, and said he begged to thank them for the support they had given him that day. He had made no rash promises; he did not teU them he was going to give them free baths or any further lighting of the tower clock, nor did he tell them he was the last of the 600, or that he had been a member of the Council since its formation, but he could tell them that while he was a member of the Council he would attend to the duties with one object in view—be was going to work for what he considered the best for his native town. (Applause.) MR. CRADDOCK. Mr J E Craddock was heartily applauded, and begged to thank them for the hearty support they had given him that day. He could assure them, as in the past, he would do the best he possibly could for what he considered was his ati ve town, the town of Ledbury. It bad been very good of them to give him the vote they had given him that day. (Applause.) MR. DAVIS AND MONOPOLY. I Mr W G Davis, the last of the elected candidates, had an encouraging reception. He thanked all those who had been so kind as to give him their support and get him in on this election. He bad no axe to grind on the Council and he was only too pleased and willing to do anything to forward the interests of the town in general. He bad been instrumental in bringing to a practical issue what had proved to be a great improve- ment to the town, namely, the installation of electric light, which bad benefitted the town so much as they all knew, not only those who used the light, but it had benefitted the gas consumers and enabled the people to have a choice. There was no longer a monopoly and it would be better for the Gas Co. and better for the Electric Light Co. He thanked them all very much. (Applause.) THE VANQUISHED. j Mr Ernest Juckes, who was sixth on the list and the first of the four defeated candidates, had a good reception, and said as the first one of the fallen he thanked those 210 who voted for him. Although beaten he was not disheartened and when he could get within 29 of an ex-chairman of the Council he felt sure that when he came for their support again it would be forthcoming. (Applause.) Mr C R Croad also replied, and said he thanked very much those of them who had been kind enough to support him that day. It was his first attempt to run in the great race, but the horses were too strong for him and good runners, and he could hardly expect, being a new candidate, to have won in such a race. However, if they were short of candidates another time and if there was a number of the electors who wished him to come forward and his health was good enough, be would be very pleased to run again. He thought they had treated him very well and he thanked them for coming forward to poll for him. (Cheers.) Mr George Haines, who for the third time in succession was Hist -on the list, said although unsuccessful this time again he was very pleased to say that each time he had come before the public he had increased his vote. Some time in the future, perhaps next year, he would come forward and ask for their support. He thanked them one and all. (Applause.) This concluded the proceedings, and the crowd dispersed.

LEDBURY COUNCIL SCHOOLS. 1 Meeting of Managers. I The monthly meeting of the Ledbury Council Schools managers was held at the Barrett-Brown- ing Institute on Wednesday afternoon, when there were present :-Mef4srg Spencer H Bickham (chairman) presiding, the Rector (the Rev F W Carnegy), the Rev Father Lynch, Messrs J Parry, E H Hopkins, and R Lawrence, together with the Correspondent (Mr H Vernon Smith), and the School Attendance Officer (Mr S W Mills). SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. I The Chairman reported the school attendance for the month, as follows :-Boys, average per- centage, 85 girls 71 infants 65. It was reported that there were, four cases of consumptive children, who would not be likely to attepd school for some time. REISIUNATIONIS. I The Chairman announced that he had received the resignations of Miss Hartland (certificated assistant), Miss Hart and Miss Lloyd (uncertifi- cated assistants), at the Girls' School and Miss Lee (certificated assistant), and Miss Hardwicke (uncertificated assistant), to take effect at the end of the month. They were all in identically similar terms, to the effect that they did not wish to continue working iu the absence of their former headmistress. Mr Parry It is practieaMy a small strike over again. Mr Lawrence asked if the reason stated was the real reason. Was there not something else behind it that they might not hear of unless they interviewed the teachers. The Chairman If any discussion is to take place on anything of this sort it should be taken in Committee, but if there is any objection I must take a vote on it. Mr Lawrence saw no reason why it should be taken in Committee. It was decided by a- majority to take the question in Committee, Mr Lawrence being the only one not in favour. The Rector Did you have any reply from Hereford when you notified the resignations. The Correspondent No. I TESTIMONIALS FOR FORMER TEACHERS I The Correspondent announced the receipt of an application from Miss Henley and Miss Adams, the for mer headmistresses of the girls' and infants' school respectively, who have been displaced as a result of the strike, for testimonials. Father Lynch proposed Miss Henley and Miss Adams be given the highest testimonials. Mr Lawrence seconded. The Chairman There can be no doubt about that. I have no doubt other members will give private testimonials. APPOINTMENT. An application was read from Miss Mabel D Paul, daughter of Mr G W Paul, headmaster of the boys' school, for the post of certificated assistant it the girls' school. Miss Paul is at present engaged at a school at Gloucester, and she was appointed at a commencing salary of £ 75 per annum, rising by annual i stanfsalary of 275 e-t- of ;Cti to jello per annum. __h- __h- CORPORAL FUNISRMENT. I ?l The Uhairman said he nai received several letters from persons complaining of corporal punishment at the girls' school, and he would suggest that it be taken in Committee. This was agreed.

PUTLEY. I ENTERTAINMBNT.-A variety entertainment will be given at Putley Schools on Thursday, April 23, at 7.45 p.m., when the programme, which is being arranged by Miss Ursula Riley, of Putley Court, will include a dramatie sketch and song 8 by the Ledbury Company of amateurs, songs by the Putley Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, and other attractive items. Tickets may be obtained from Miss Riley.

LEDBURY AND DISTRICT AIR-RIFLE I LEAGUE. LEAGUE TABLE TO DATE. I Shnt Won Lost Tied Aggrgt Pts Fox 25 24 1 0 5963 48 White Hart 25 21 3 1 5880 43 New Inn 25 16 7 2 5853 34 Nondescripts 25 1$7 2 5784 34 Yew Tree. 24 15 8 1 5378 31 Putley 25 13 10 2 5590 28 Biddulph 25 12 12 1 5657 25 Talbot 25 11 13 1 5638 23 Wellington 25 10 14 1 5670 21 Prince of Wales 25 9 16 0 5596 18 Bell 25 8 15 1 5545 17 Wellington Hth 25 6 19 0 5489 12 Plough 13 1 12 0 2711 2 Ledbury W.M.C. 24 0 24 0 4670 0

MUCH MARCLE. I ENTERTAINMENT.—An entertainment will be given in Much Marcle School on Monday, April 20, at 7 45 p.m., when The Open Window and other plays will be performed by the King's Messengers. I

WELLINGTON HEATH. I I1 ATAL XJICYCLB ACCIDFNT.-Walter Herbert Bowers, who was employed as caretaker of the Birchall Memorial Institute, Upton St. Leonards, near Gloucester, died in the Gloucestershire Royal Infirmary on Sunday from injuries sustained in an accident while cycling the previous day. It is stated that Bowers, who was 38 years of age, was endeavouring to cut across Southgate-street at the same time that a motor-car was travelling down the road, and it is thought the back wheel of the cycle struck the car, with the result that Bowers was thrown to the ground. The base of his skull was fractured.—At an inquest held on Tuesday a verdict of "Accidental Death" was returned. Mr Bowers was a native of Wellington Heath, and a brother of Mrs Lee, the Vine Tap, Ledbury.

PLEASURES OF SPORT. I Who doesn't indulge in a mild speculation on the Derby, and what form takes the public fancy like a chance in a draw. Last year the Calcutta Turf @lub alone distri- buted 2125,006 in Prizes. One of the best" promoters of this popular form of speculation is Mr. A. H. Maurice, who is distributing substantial Prizes on the Derby. The lucky drawer of the winner will receive t2,000, second 2500, third 2250, the one finishing last .£100, in all 1,300 Prizes. Mr. Maurice's absolute reliability is beyond dispute "John Bull," Lotinga's Weekly," Mirror of Life," Sporting Gossip," "London Life," etc., testifying that he is "quite straight." His address is Birsfelden, Switzerland, where one must write direct for tickets.

FUNERAL OF MR. WM. PALMER, OF WELLINGTON HEATH. On Monday afternoon the interment of the late Mr Wm. Palmer, of the Farmers' Arms, Wellington Heath, whose death we chronicled in our last issue, took place at Wellington Heath churchyard. The coffin was carried by bearers from the residence to the Church, where the first portion of the burial service took place, conducted by the Vicar (the Rev F S Stooke-Vaughan.) There was a large attendance at the church, and the hymn Rock of Ages" was sung. The Vicar read the committal sentences at the graveside. The chief moarners were Mr J Palmer (Bristol), Mr E W Palmer, Mr Frank Palmer, sons Mrs C G Curnock, Mrs F Drew, and Mrs David Smith, jun., daughters Mr H Palmer (London), brother Mr G F Palmer, grandson; Mr E Palmer, nephew Mr C G Curnock, Mr C F Drew, Mr David Smith, jun., sons-in-law; Mrs F Palmer, daughter-in-law. Also present were Messrs T Bailey, H W Hayter, M Dawe, E Dawe, A Dawe, R Swift, F Malpas, W Drew, J Mark- love, T Mason, W Davis, J Davis, etc., etc. The bearers were Messrs H Phillips, H Eacock, W Gladwin, T Payne, H Payne, and T Lane. The coffin was of polished elm with brass furnishings and the inscription on the breastplate read William Palmer, died April 2nd, 1914, aged 73 years." THE WREATHS. I A number of beautiful floral tributes were sent by the following :— In loving memory of dear father, from Jack and Lill. In loving memory of our dear Dad, from Emily, Ern, and family. In loving memory of our dear father, from George and Ada. In effectionate remembrance, from Frank and Bessie. In loving memory of our dear father, from Emily and Fred. In memory of our dear father, from Alice and David. In loving memory of dear father from Doris. In loving memory of dear old Dad, from Harry. With deep "ympathy, to dear old Grandad, from Jim, Bert and Art. In loving memory of Grandad, from Elsie. In loving memory of dear Grandad, from Trevor, David and Venny. With sympathy from all at the Willows. In loving memory from Mr and Mrs Fisk. With deepest sympathy, from J Marklove and T Bailey. With deepest sympathy, from Tom and Bessie Payne. In memory, from Eva. With deep sympathy, from Mr and Mrs Way and Ethel. With deep sympathy from Mrs E Payne. In loving memory from Wilcox, Worcester. The coffin was made by Mr D Smith, jnr., Wellington Heath, and the funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr D Smith, senr., of Ledbury.

HUNTING. WITH THE LEDBURY. I The fixture for Friday last was Jeys Green, Linton. Finding in Lynders, its tenants took some forcing to induce them to face the open. Shifting them at last hounds settled to one that pointed for Ross, and then turning right- handed made for the Ledbury-Ross road. Keeping this well on the left, our pilot crossed Castle Hill Farm with Coldborough Park some distance above us, pointing straight for Homme House. An open earth where there was probably a litter of cubs, stopped further pursuit. Hounds weie then taken to Haywood and with a good scent they bustled a brace about for some time before getting divided, one portion going away through Dymock Wood to Kempley, where they were stopped and taken to find the remainder of the pack, which had run their fox to Oxenhall. By the time they were got together reynard had gone on to Kilcote, pursued by a couple of the leading hounds, and the chase was given up. A fine hunt followed the meet at the Kesnels on Saturday last. After drawing Wallhiils blank, bounds were taken to Hope End. Finding at once in Raycombe they drove their fox away by the mansion ruins, through Dumbleton and by Old Colwall to Poors Wood. Going away at the far end, he set out for Mathon, then making a ring round the Old Country, came back by Coddington to Colwall Banks and the Frith. Here he turned sharp right-handed to Hope End Home Farm, then to the left for Wellington Heath, running the road near the school. Through the Church Cover without a halt, he sped on over the Withers Farm to Pegg's Farm. Here he bore left-handed to the old canal, and ran its bank to Staplow. Turning right-handed he crossed the brook to Mr W S Lane's, and pointed for the covers at Bosbury House. Leav- ing the village well to the left, he crossed the Leadon-where several mud-stained followers unwillingly washed their garments—plodding on by Suffield to the Grange. Just skirting Scot- land, he was viewed struggling for Cannon Heath. Passing through this to Raven hill, he succeeded in getting back to Raycombe Lane, being pulled down on Mr David Smith's Farm, after one of the best hunts of the season, which lasted two houis. Scent was so wretchedly bad on Monday, when hounds met at Cliffords Mesne, that nothing could be done, and an early return home was made.

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WEST Malvern Football Club Easter Prize Vv Draw.—Winning Nunibers-2490, 1159, 2127, 614, 1087, 1223, 715, 1042, 2294, 3062, 933, 3267, 2508, 3051, 3273, 778, 2996, 1339, 770, 842. All prizes must be claimed from the hon. secretary (Mr J Dalton, Mount Pleasant, West Malvern), on or before April 18th.

COLWALL NEWS. I The Reporter is now on sale at the shop of Mr H Malt, hairdresser and tobacconist, near the Stone. COIWAIL n-. DANYTrc On Thursday, April 16, a dance will be held at the Hill Institute, Upper Colwall, from 8 p.m. till 2 a.m. DINNER. On Friday members and friends of the Cricket Club were entertained to dinner at the Park Hotel, Mr W Lawton presiding. Subsequently the chair was taken by Mr Orr-Ewing who- presented prizes for last year's play as follows Highest individual score, Mr Meakin (a bat) batting average, Mr F G Meakin (a bat); bowling, Mr Dagger (ball). Mr Lane-Mitford offered a bat for the best bowling average next season. MrOrr-Ewingalso presented an inscribed teapot to Mr E Woodhead, a former secretary, who is leaving, and who briefly returned thanks. Mr Rudgard spoke of the club's loss by the death of its President (Major Lake). Mr Orr- Ewing was elected president. Songs were given by Messrs Rudgard, Allen and H Brown, and recitations by Messrs Holman and Wail. Thanks were given to the Chairman and performers. Mr H Brown was accompanist.

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Mirtbo, Marrialges, anD Scathe. DEATHS. HYDE—April 1st, at Dover, John, youngest son of the late Charles and Martha Hyde, of Rose Cottage, Upper Colwall,. aged 36 years. BRAY.—April 3, at New Court Cottage, Colwall, Martha Bray, aged 52 years; BOWERS.-April 5 (as the result of an accident), at the Royal Infirmary, Gloucester, Walter Herbert Bowers, of Upton St. Leonards, formerly of Wellington Heath, aged 38 years. JAMES.—ApnI 6, at Old Colwall Lodge, 'Colwall, Elizabeth James, aged 66 years.

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