The Abergavenny Mail

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1. 1914. Topical Tattle. In reply to an enquirer, I am informed by the old man to state that we don't bribe people to advertise in this paper. ♦ The Boy Scouts in camp at the Note House Farm, Bosbury, have so far had delightful weather for their spell under canvas, and one cannot but sincerely hope that the elements will be kind to them during the stay of the Westminster boys in Herefordshire. Without doubt the visit of the 1st City of Westminsters will do the Boy Scout movement a great amount of good in the district, and now that the Church Lads' Brigade movement seems to have died in the district, a start in the Boy Scout department seems inevitable. The two leading fixtures in the district on Bank Holiday Monday are undoubtedly the Boy Scout display and concert at Bosbury, and the Redmarley Flower Show Fete and Sports at Down House. At this latter event I confidently expect another big attendance, which may probably beat last year's. Compared with the last show the entries are almost double, between 800 and 900 having been received as compared with 457 last year. The sports entries are also very numerous, while the engagement of a troupe of Pierotts, Mr Jack Dainton'a 44 Wellands," will assist to while away the time when visitors have done the show. Three programmes will be submitted, at 3, 5 and 7 p.m., and some really smart turns will be provided. To wind up with there will be dancing on the lawn-a sure crowd drawer. I hope the weather will be kind for my Bosbury and Redmarley friends. As was expected there was a pretty good house for the re-opening of the Royal Hall Picturedrome last Monday, and patrons were delighted with the improvements made, which are all for their comfort and safety. There is expected to be a record attendance on Monday on the occasion of the opening of the new Cinema House on the site of the Bank House premises, and now that the building is rapidly approaching completion one can see • that the comfort and accommodation will be all that can be desired. A special plaster screen has been fixed, and pictures were thrown on it one day this week with good results. I hear the bookings for the balcony are exceptionally numerous. « At a salubrious village on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills, noted for its beauty and scenery, I have often heard it expressed that if only a trout stream flowed through the confines or a fish pond could be found, nature would indeed be kind. And this has actually come about in a most remarkable manner, by a curious formation of the earth. Some time ago a gentleman, for the purpose of making bricks, dug out a large quantity of clay, which left a gre;tt hole in the earth. After some time the concern was shut down-but not the hole, which remained open, and of this is my story. • • This hole, which has kept becoming larger and larger, to a stranger appears to be a lake. Some sporting gentlemen came to reside in the village, and conceived the idea to rent the pool and stock it with trout. This was done and as a result has afforded many an hour of a pleasant nature with rod and line. But fish, like human beings, get old, and, unlike human beings, the big ones eat up the little ones. To overcome the shortage of fish a new stock was suggested, and in order to remove all the old stock, all, or nearly all, the water had to be pumped out. This was arranged to be done some morning early before any of the people in the neighbourhood were about. • • All arrangements for the transit of the fish were made the night before and a good time was looked forward to by those who with nets were going to wade the bottom and pick up all the fish that remained. In fact, one distinguished officer took his night attire and slept near the spot to be in readiness for the early morning bombardment. A powerful traction engine arrived and commenced to throw out fountains of water, so much so that the neighbouring villages thought that a great dam had burst in the night. Morning arrived, and Noah's Ark was still floating, and the waters showed little sign of going down. By this time the captain had arrived on the scene, and with true British pluck gave orders to force the pumps. Night came on with the pumps going well, and morning dawned again, and still no signs of the finny tribe. Pumping went on for about- well, I really cannot remember the number of days and nights, but it was the greater part of July. I was out walking one evening near the Stone, when I overheard one gentleman say to another we shall have. them out in the morn- ing." I, in common with other sports, meant to be in at the death-and I was. » The sight was one I shall never forget. At first one man got in the pool and then another one, and others followed. At last a cry went up, and one fine trout—the catch of the season, was safely landed, with the news that two more had been sighted. But try how these fishermen would they could catch ne'er another one, and as the water was coming in, all hope of further success was abandoned. A novel method was tried with some powerful explosives-the roar of which was like a cannon. Officer No 1 remarked that it would be quite safe now to restock the marl hole, and after a little hand shake and congratulations on completing the job, the waters were allowed to roll on as they have rolled before. And so endeth the great fishing contest of July, 1914. TATTLER.

I LOCAL NEWS. I LEDBURY PARISH CHURCH. I RECTOR: REV. F. W. CARNEGY, M.A., R.D. CURATE hEY. O. F. R. STRICKLAND, B.A. ORGANIST: MR. F. A. HOBRO. LESSONS FOR SUNDAY. AUGUST 2nd. 8th Sunday after Trinity. MORNING. I EVENING. 1 Cbron. 29 v. 9. 2 Chron. 1. Rom. 2, v. 17. 1 Matt. 17, v 14. 8 a.m.-Holy Communion. 11 a.m.—Matins. 12 (noon)—Holy Communion. 6-30 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon. Offertories-Sick and Needy. Church Army {Captain Nash)-Church Room, Sunday evenings, 6-30 p.m. Daily Matins 10 a.m., except on Wednesdays Fridays and Holy Days, when it is at 11 a.m. Daily Evensong at 5-30 p.m. CATHOLIC CHURCH, Southend Street. RECTOR—REV. F. C. LYNCH. Morning-Masses 9.0 and 11.0. Sunday School held at 3-30. Evening Service and Benediction 6.30. Mass daily at 8. Catechism each morning at 9. Benediction and Sermon on Thursdays, 8 p.m. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, High Street. PASTOR-REV. H. A. BARNES. Morning 11. Evening 6.30. Sunday School, 3 p.m. WESLEYAN CHAPEL, Homend Street. SUPT. MINISTER-REV. GEORGE DYER. Sunday-10-30 a.m. and 6-30 p.m., Mr Parsons. Collections—Circuit Fund. SUNDAYS. Newent-11 a.m. and 6-30 p.m., Rev G Oyston. Staun ton-I I a.m. and 6-30 p.m., Mr Hart. Pendock—11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mr J Fowler. Redmarley-3 p.m. and 6-30 p.m., Mr Herbert. Birtemorton-11 a.m. and 6-30 p.m., Mr Beard. Colwall—11 a.m. and 6-30 p.m., Mr Bunn. Much Marcle-3 p.m., Mr W J Bray. Bosbury-6 p.m., Mr Swift. BAPTIST CHAPEL, Holland Street. Snnday-ll a.m. and 6-39 p.m. Preacher- Rev A 0 Shaw. Sunday School-10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday-Praise and Prayer Meeting, 7.: 0 Friday—Christian Endeavom, 7-30 Chas. Hodges' Bread, Standard or White, purity and quality guaranteed. Daily deliveries.-42, Bye Stieet, Ledbury. NEW SERIAL.—On page 2 will be found the opening chapters of a grand new serial, entitled "A Fortune at Stake," by Nat Gould. Nurse Laxton, Clarence House, Worcester Road, Ledbury, wishes to announce that she is at liberty to undertake Maternity Cases, privately, at the low fee of 10s. (working class), town and country, within a radius of five miles. Also any general case of sickness can be attended for a very small fee. Every case strictly private. —Advert. ACCIDENT.—On Sunday afternoon about 4.30, a boy name Reginald James, aged nine years, son of Mr and Mrs James, Woodleigh-road, Ledbury, was walking round the old Town Hall, when he fell from the raised steps to the ground on the High-street side. He broke his left arm and dislocated the elbow. The lad was taken to the Cottage Hospital, where the injured limb was set by Dr Green, and he is going on satisfac- torily. JOHN HAINES AND SONS, Practical Chimney Sweeps, Homend Street Ledbury. All Orders Promptly attended tc Distance no object. Established 1830. BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.—On Sunday last the Sunday School Anniversary services were held at the Baptist Church, the preacher being the newly-appointed Pastor, the Rev. AO Shaw, late of Frome, who preached to good congregations at the morning and evening services. There was a united children's service in the afternoon, which was joined in by children from the other Free Church Sunday Schools, the pastor delivering the address. The chapel had been very effectively decorated by the Sunday School teachers, and the special hymns were heartily sung at all the services. The collections, on behalf of the Sunday School fund, were up to the average. HUGHES' TOBACCO STORES. The largest stock and variety in the town. See the windows. High class Hair cutting and Shaving Saloon. Razors round anc set. Umbrellas re-covered and repaired on the premises at the shortest notice. Second-hand bookseller. A large selection of second-hand books on all subjects. Any quantity second-hand books bought for cash.—76, Homend St., Ledbury SUDDEN DEATH OF A RETIRED F4RMER.— On Tuesday afternoon last, while out for a walk along the Victoria road, Newtown, in company with his sister (Miss Alice Davies), Mr Edward Davies, of Victoria Cottage, Newtown, Ledbury, was suddenly seized with a violent fit of coughing and vomiting of fflood, and fell into his sister's arms and expired. He had not been in very good health since last Christmas, and Dr. J McKean Harrison had often been in attendance on him. Mr Giles Bailey rendered assistance and took Mr Davies home. -The late Mr Davies had for many years been a farmer in different parts of Worcestershire, and for some years Grimer's Farm, Redmarley, was his home. He came with his sister to reside at Ledbury in 1898. and had for several years assisted Mr R W Hamar, of Orlham, on his farm. He was the third son of Mr Thomas Davies, of White House Farm, Aylton, and was over 57 years of age. When Dr. Harrison was called on Tuesday he could only pronounce life estinct and gave the cause of death as heart disease and con- sumption of the lungs. The funeral will take place at Ledbury Cemetery to-morrow (Satur- day) and Mr Geo. Hill has charge of the funeral arrangem ents. George Lloyd (late James Lloyd), Chimney Sweep, Church Lane, Ledbury. Distance no object. Prompt and personal attention to all orders. DEATH OF A LOCAL TRADESMAN.—We regret to record the death of Mr William Henry Parry, of Newbury Park, Ledbury, which took place early on Monday morning last, at the age of 53 years. Mr Parry, who was the eldest son of the late Mr Robert Parry, of the Old Wharf, Led- bury, carried on the business of a painter, plumber and decorater, and was well known and highly esteemed in the town. Some time ago Mr Parry contracted lead poisoning, but death was not expected so soon. He was medically attended by Dr. Trotter.—The funeral took place at the Ledbury Cemetery on Wednesday. The Rev A 0 Shaw (Baptist Minister) officiated. The remains were enclosed in an elm coffin with brass fittings, and the breastplate bore the following inscription William Henry Parry, died July 27th, aged 53 years." The chief mourners were :—The Widow, Mr Arthur and Mr Charles Henry Parry (sons), Mr and Mrs W Summers (brother-in-law and sister), Mr and Mrs A Parry (brother and sister-in-law). The deceased was a member of the St. Catherine Lodge Oddfellows, M. U., which was represented by Prov. C.S. E H Hopkins, Deputy Prov. Grand Master E Juckes, P.P.G.M. F W Juckes, etc.—Beautiful wreaths were seut by the following :—Fan and Will, Art and Rosie, Leslie and Rosie, Mrs Emberson, Mr and Mrs J Marklove, Mr and Mrs Mausell and family, Mr and Mrs B Davies and family, Mr and Mrs Link (Hereford), all at Homend Lodge, Mr and Mrs G Evans and S G Smith, Mr and Mrs Powell and family, Arthur and Frank, Mr and Mrs E Juckes, Mr J Huish, Mr and Mrs Hollings, Mr and Mra J Walker, Mrs Dinham and family, Misses C and A Hodges, Mr and Mra Mason, and Charley and Emily. The mourning coaches were from the Royal Oak Hotel.

£ 11 1 I ■ WKm I f '■ H I READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY NEW 20 H.P. AUSTIN CABRIOLET (As illustrated above). This is a most useful double-purpose Carriage as the top and sides fold down, makiog an ideal open Touring Car. It is complete with Electric Light and Self Starter. 10-14 H.P. Austin 2 Seater, with all accessories. 10-14 H.P. Austin 4 Seater, Jy 12-16 H.P. Sunbeam & Seater, „ New 2 and 4 seater Ford Cars in stock. TRIAL RUNS BY APPOINTMENT. NEW MOTOR CYCLES. £ •* ALLDAYS. 2-z 4 H.P., two stroke engine, single gear 26 5 0 DOUGLAS.—2| H.P., two-cylinder engine, 2 speed gear 48 0 0 A.J.S.-6 H.P., complete with Side-Car 80 0 0 BARGAINS IN SECOND-HAND MOTOR CYCLES. REX.—5 H.P. itwin, 1912 Clutchmodel 30 0 0 TRIUMPIL—H.P., 1912 Clutch model 35 0 0 DOUGLAS.—-21 H.P., 1912 Clutch and 2 speed gear 34 0 0 B.S.A.—3^ H.P., 1911 fixed gear 29 0 0 HUMBER.—-3J H.P., 1912 Clutch and 2 speed gear 30 0 0 SCOTT.—3f H.P., 1912 Clutch and 2 speed gear 40 0 0 GEORGE HOPKINS & SONS MOTOR ENGINEERS, LEDBURY.

OUR WEEKLY CALENDAR. TO-DAY (FRIDAY)— Sale of Stock-in- Trade and Plant of a Wheel- wright and Blacksmith, live and dead Farming Stock, Household Furniture, Dairy Utensils, &c., at The Leys, Berrow, for Mr Charles Thornbury, by Messrs. Pope and Smith at L80 p.m. Royal Hall Picturedrome, Ledbury, 8 p.m. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY)- Colwall Oddfellows' Annual Fete and Sports. Cricket Matches (see fixtures). Royal Hall Picturedrome, Ledbury, 2-30, 6-30 and 8-45 p.m. SUNDAY- Church Services. Ledbury Brotherhood, Town Hall, Ledbury, 3 p.m. MONDAY- August Bank Holiday. Redmarley and District Flower Show, Fete and Sports. Display by 1st City of Westminster Troop » and 1st Bosbury Troop of Boy Scouts, at Bosbury. Concert at Parish Hall, 8. The Cinema House, Homend-street, Ledbury, 2-30, 6-30 and 8-45 p.m. Royal Hall Picturedrome, Ledbury, 2-30, 6-30 and 8-45 p.m. TUESDAY- Ledbury Guardians and Rural District Council, 11 a.m. Ledbury Urban Council, 7-30 p.m. Royal Hall Picturedrome, Ledbury, 8 p.m. Cinema House, Homend-street, Ledbury, 5 and 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY- Cinema House, Homend-street, Ledbury, 8 p.m. Royal Hall Picturedrome, Ledbury, 8 p.m. THURSDAY- Madresfield Agricultural and Horticultural Show. Royal Hall Picturedrome, Ledbury, 8 p.m. Cinema House, Homend-street, Ledbury, 8 p.m. FRIDAY— Cinema House, Homend-street, Ledbury, 8 p.m. Royal Hall Picturedrome, Ledbury, 8 p.m. SATURDAY- Cricket Matches (see Fixtures). Royal Hall Picturedrome, Ledbury, 2-30, 6-30 and 8-45 p.m. Cinema House, Homend-street, Ledbury, 2 30, 6-30 and 8-45 p.m. FORTHCOMING EVENTS. August 20—Much Marcle and Yatton Annual Show and Sports. August 27-Dymock Flower Show and Sports. September 17-Sale of Freehold Properties at Hanley Castle and Malvern Wells, at the Foley Arms Hotel, Great Malvern, by Messrs. Bruton, Knowles and Co., at 2-30.

THE ROYAL HALL PICTUREDROME. On Monday night last there was a. large audience attended the Royal Hall Picturedrome Ledbury, which reopened after the "close" season, under the managership of Mr E H Hopkins. As announced in these columns last week, Mr Hopkins has carried out many improve- ments for the comfort and safety of patrons, during the time the hall has been closed, and is to be congratulated upon the excellent films which were thrown upon the screen on the first- three nights of the week. The subject matter of the films was good, as we intimated it wo ild be, and the improvements carried out served to give- patrons a clearcr, steadier picture than they have been accustomed to. There is no doubt that the erection of the special fireproof operating box outside the main. building, the throwing of the film a distance of 80 feet through a glass screen, besides giving more space in the hall, has etlected a marked. improvement in the pictures when on the screen. There was an absence of that. flicker which is so annoying and distressing to the eyes, a total absence of sound from the bioscope, and the new arrangement has admitted of a middle gangway without late com- ers obstructing the view of the pictures. The screen with its black border is another great improvement. Last (Thursday) night the members of the tlst- City of Westminster Troop of (Baden-Powell) Boy Scouts were invited to the Picturedrome by Mr Hopkins to witness the programme, which is an excellent one in all respects, and there should be large attendances this week end to see what is a real good programme. The pictures for next week include some very fine dramas, comedy films and interest films. There will be three houses on August Bank Holiday, a matinee at 2 30 and two evening per- formances at 6.30 and 8.45, and several of the most eminent picture-producing firms are on the programme. The pictures will be changed for the last three nights of the week, and here again the programme promises well. Last (Thursday) night the 1st City of Westmin- ster Troop of Boy Seouts, who are in camp at Bosbury, visited the Picturedrome on the invita- tion of Mr Hopkins, and thoroughly enjoyed the programme.

I- BOSBURY. TREAT To SCHOOL- CHILDP.E.N. -On Thursday in last week the scholars attending the Boabury Schools were entertained to tea, given them by two ladies of the parish, Mrs Buck (Noverings) and Mrs Emberson (The Grange). This treat was originally fixed for January last, but owing to illness amongst the children the tea was post- poned until summer, and only the gifts dis- tributed at that time. The tea was provided at the Noverings and proved a welcome innovation to the children, who thoroughly enjoyed them- selves, two important factors being that the weather was propitious and the surroundings beautiful. The children marched from their respective schools with flags gaily waving, and reached the Noverings about 4 p.m., where they found a bountiful tea awaiting them, with many visitors all anxious and willing to aid in supplying their wants. After doing full justice to all the good things provided, an adjournment was made to a meadow in front of The Noverings, and games and races were indulged in until 6 30. Songs were then given by the boys and girls respectively, and the infants gave, recitations. The Head-Master (Mr J K Job), on behalf of the children, heartily thanked Mrs. Buck and Mrs Emberson for their kindness in providing such a pleasant afternoon, and called for cheers for the two ladies. These were heartily given, as were also others for the visitors and helpers. Mrs Buck expressed on behalf of Mrs Emberson and herself the pleasure it had given them to be surrounded by so many happy faces and hoped they had all enjoyed themselves. She then called for cheers for the Head master (Mr Job) and the Head- mistress (Miss Arrowsmith) and the other teachers (Miss Job, Miss Griffin and Miss Gibbs.) These having been given the National Anthem was sung, and the children went home, receiving (as they passed Mrs Buck and Mrs Emberson) some cherries and a bun. The cherries were the gift of Mr W S Lane, The Farm, and were much appreciated. Besides the donors of the tea and the teachers, there were present:—Rev E and Mrs Parminter, Miss Beith and Miss Whetstone (N overings), Miss Ballard and Miss MacAlister (Grange), Mrs and Miss H Lane (Old Court), the Misses Manning, Mrs Green, Mrs G Collett, Mr Samson, and others.

NEW SERIAL.—On page 2 will be found the opening chapters of a grand new serial, entitled A Fortune at Stake," by Nat Gould. PRICE OF MEAT.—HEREFORD FARMERS. BLAME THE MIDDLEMAN.—A meeting of the South Herefordshire Farmers' Union was held at Hereford on Wednesday to discuss the question of co-operation in meat-selling. There was a good attendance, and it was arranged to pay a visit to Ireland to inspect various objects of interest and the method of co-ooeration. The chairman (Mr E Rees) said several prominent members had been considering the advisability of Herefordshire farmers killing and marketing their own stock, so that they would take part of the profits which the middleman now claimed. He was in favour of co-operation, but not to the extent that it was camed out in Holland, for he was told that the workers there in the butter factories and the like had to labour a great number of hours a day and did not get their fair share of the profits. They did not want to sweat their men, but they wanted a better return for their ex- penditure. As an illustration of the enormous Erofits the middleman claimed, he said in London veal was sold at Is. 8d. per lb., and at the Hereford market it only realised 8d. or 9d. per lb.

NEW SERIAL.—On page 2 will be found the opening chapters of a grand new serial, entitled "A Fortune at Stake," by Nat Gould. MADRESFIELD SHOW.—For the Madresfield Agricultural and Horticultural Show, to be held next Thursday at Madresfield Court, the ent.ies of live stock are well up to the average, except the open classes in cattle. There is a large entry of poultry and pigeons and all classes are well filled. Two bands have been engaged, and there will be dancing in the evening, and the gardens will be open for inspection. There is to be a show under the auspices of the Beekeepers' Association, and the sheep dog trials will be very interesting, as also will the baby show. There is a good entry tot the jumping and driving competitions and the bending race. Cheap fares will be issued from Ledbury, and other stations, and conveyances will meet all trains at Malvern Link. Useful and Decorative Antiques in Furniture, China, Silver, etc., at reasonable prices. Prompt attention and cash to disposers of above.—W. A. Pennington, College Court, Gloucester. VISITORS.—On Saturday afternoon a party of 128 members of the National Conservative League from Cheltenham held their annual out- ing, including Ledbury in their itinerary. They travelled in motor char-a-bancs arid reached Ledbury in the afternoon, partaking of tea at the Feathers Hotel, and after spending some time in the town left for Cheltenham, via Tewkes- bury. One of the party, a gas stoker, harangued a fair-sized crowd from the Town Hall front on the Insurance Act. Carpenter's. Ltd. Ales and Stout are always reliable. Brewed for family eon- sumption only. Harvest Ale in splendid condition, 8d. per gallon.—Ledbury Agent :-W H Alleyne, New-street. ORDERED To LEAVE THE TOWN.—At the Led- bury Police Court, on Monday morning, before Mr Spencer H Bickham, Mary Burton, aged 32 years, stated to be a married woman living apart from her husband, was brought up in custody charged with being drunk, on Saturday afternoon. From the evidence of P.S. Brierley it appeared that the woman was drunk but not disorderly, about the town on Saturday and visited various public-houses, at all of which she was refused drink. The police desired to get her out of the town on account of her character, but although she was seen off up the Worcester- road she persisted in returning and eventually she was found in New-street and taken into custody-Prison was discharged on undertaking to leave the town, and she did so during the day-, Corn Famine in Gloucestershire. Cornex has made Corns scarce. No Pain. Tid. —MINCHIN, Chemist, 15, Westgate, Gloucester Lecal Agent — MR. MEACHAM Chemist Ledbnry. J. W. STEPHENS, collector of FINE, ANTIQUE FURNITURE, China, Plate, etc. I -26, Church Street, Hereford, Near Cathedral North Porch)