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WITH THE LEDBURY. t A real good day followed the fixture at Long Green on Friday last. After drawing Massey's Brake blank, bounds were taken to Sarnhill, where several foxes were soon astir. Settling to one, they forced him away to the Brwkes, back thron ch Sarnhill to Agborough, and the Grove, making a point for Pull Court. Turning left-handed over Longdon brook, Stone's Osiers were visited as he passed Chamber's Court for the White House. Sinking into the vale, Blacklands was skirted as we went on for Marsh End. Here he turned left-handed and recrossed the brook, going to ground near the Berrow after a good gallop of one hour. Another good spin of 45 minutes was had with a fox found in Mr Mence's Gorse. Setting his mask for Chacely Village, a right-handed tnrn by Mrs Lord's farm led us away for Hasfield. A hollow tree ea route stopped further pursuit. From a drain in Massey's Brake a fox was bolted, and running through Volters, pointed straight for Chacely, then bearing s ight-handed reached the Severn meadows. Hounds bustled him along for Tewkesbury, when he attempted to cross the river Severn, a task that proved too great, for hounds overtook him in mid- stream, and one of them acting as a retriever brought him hack to land. Hounds were then returning home when a fox jumped out of a willow tree, and 45 minutes of the best took place, before he was lost at Bushley Park. Monday, Upleadon Cross roads.-Finding in Madata's Wood a good deal of woodland hunting took place in Colin Park before our fox went away for Ketford, where be beat bounds. After drawing several covers blank, Hazeldene was called upon. At once a fox went away for Hillfieids, then bearing left- handed went by Bury Mill and straight away for Mr Albright's ash bed. Here he turned sharply to the right, over the Churches Farm, to Redmarley racecourse. Straight across be went, and passing Mr Brewer's on the right, got to ground in the banks on the Mill Farm, Lowbands. This rua of 40 minutes is probably the fastest gallop of the season. FOR'ARD ON. I

THE LEDBUBY BEAGLE-HARRIERS. The curtain was rung down for the season on Thursday, March 5, when this topping little pack met at Court-y-Park. There was no shortage of hares, but that all-important factor to a successful day's sport—scent was lacking. Mr J C Davies, the Master, and his Bons Harry and Jack—who act as huntsman and whip respectively—are to be • congratulated on the excellent sport which they have maintained throughout the season. Twenty-seven appointments have been kept, and 25 hares killed—a very satisfactory record. Some notable runs have taken place, one on February 5, following a meet Bromesberrow Heath, lasting two hours 15 minutes. On February 13 another run of three hours took place in the Castle Froome district. Another good day was at Petty France on February 2G. when after one hour and 25 minutes with their first hare, they ren a second from Old Colwall. over West Hyde, back through Poors Wood and the Old Country to Mathon Court; whilst on March 2, after meeting at the Rose and Crown, they ran their hare round Redmarley village twice before going away for Hethelpit Gate, then doubling back to the Down House, was kiHed in the shrubbery. It is to he hoped that, in the future the preservers of hares in the district will extend to Mr Davies and his gallant little pack the support they so richly deserve by extending their invita- tions to meet on, and hunt over, their estates. FOR'ARD ON. -0 4

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. LEDBURY. Saturday, March 14 -Oak Inn, Staplow, 11-30 Monday, March 16-Holly Bush, at 12. Wednesday, March 18-Four Oaks, at 12. Friday, March 20-Canning Arms, at 12 Saturday, March 21-The Kennels, at 12 NORTH LEDBURY. Tuesday, March 17—Coddington Crosa, at 12 Friday, March 20-Bromyard Bridge, at 12 NORTH HEREFORDSHIRE. Saturday, March 14—The Kennels, at 11-30 Monday, March 16-Felcote Station, at 11-30 Thursday, March 19—Canon Froome, at 11-30 Saturday, March 21—The Hermitage, at 11-30 SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE. .Saturday, March 14th-New Inn, Hentland, at 11 30 j Tuesday, March 17-Stockley Hill, at 11-30 Saturday, Mareh 21-Crow Hill, at 11-30 •Collection for Hant Servants Benefit Society.

NEWENT. PARISH COUNCIL.—Mr W H Martin presided over the usual monthly meeting of the Parish Council on Monday evening.—A letter was read from Mr Phillips, Holts Villa, complaining of the nuisance of a football being kicked repeatedly into his garden, causing annoyance and damage. Mr F Cowles proposed, Mr Bellamy seconded, and it was carried, that the Council request the football club to take down the goal posts at the end of April, and the matter to be considered before next season.—The annaul parish meeting was fixed for March 23rd at 7.30 p.m., and the annual meeting of the Council for April 20th. The following were appointed parochial trustees for the next four years :—Rev. J W Dixon, Messrs. Barafather, L Moody, Williams Cum- mins, A Fennntt, J Goulding, Wicklen, A Jones, H Davis, W J Cook, B H Holloway, W Bourton, Miss Hutchinson, and the Rev Kenfig Morgan.

AN OLD HUNT-" OLD HOMES'S I HUNT." "The Field," for Feb. 21 contained a short but to people in this district interesting article over the signature of D," which has reference to "Old Homes's Hunt." The article reads: Every now and again one comes across an interesting scrap of hunting history, and there must be hidden amongst old family papers many interesting memorials of the brave days of old, if one could only get at them. A short time ago I received a very interesting communication from Mr Richard Homes, of Ledbury, which throws a light on hunting in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. Mr Homes sent me a reprint from an old Worcestershire newspaper, kaown as 'Berrows' Worcester Journal,' bearing date November 20, 1800, which I give in full 'Saturday last, died at Stretton Gran- dison, in Herefordshire, in the 76th year of his age, John Holmes, Esq., Attorney-at-law. He had been married four times, and by his first three wives had twenty-one children, sixteen of whom are now living. He was a gentleman highly esteemed, and will be long remembered by a numerous acquaintance, both in his pro- fessional capacity and also as an active sports- man, having for the last fifty years kept a complete pack of hounds, which amusement, however, he never suffered to interfere with with the duties of his profession.' When one reads this curious old-world account of a man who was highly respected as a fine sportsman, one cannot but regret that the worthy journalist who wrote it had not taken the trouble to get a few particulars about Mr John Homes-the insertion of the 1' in the name, by the bye, is a printer's error-and his hunting. They would no doubt have been easily obtainable, for men were keen on keeping hunting diaries in the eighteenth century, keener, perhaps, than they are now. Stretton Grandison is some six or seven miles north-west of Ledbury, and is in what is known as the Ledbury. But thongh no doubt Mr Homes was in one way a founder of the Ledbury Hunt, I can find no mention of him in 4 Bailey's Hunt- ing Directory,' in which the earliest mention of the hunt is in 1824, previous to which time we are told it was known as the Colwall, about which hunt no particulars seem to be forthcoming. Mr Homes has sent me some of his ancestors' hunt buttons for inspaction. The large buttons are about the size of a half-penny, and are of copper, of the same metal as the old copper coinage, and on them reads the legend, Old Homes's Hunt." The links are gilt, and of the size of a large waist-coat button, and they bear the same legend. Mr Homes must have begun his hunting before the middle of the eighteenth century. He was a contemporary of those gallant Sinnington sportsmen who are celebrated in song, and of whom, fortunately, 80 many interesting details are still in existence. Indeed, he would be a Master of Hounds about the same time as Moore of Loftus, famous in song. I wish we could get some further information about 4 Old Homes's Hunt.' Accompanying the article is a reproduction of a photograph of two of the large buttons and the two pairs of links. The Old Homes" referred to in the above was the great grand- father of Mr Richard Homes, whose grandfather was one of the twenty-one children above referred to. Mr Richard Homes had the smaller buttons made into links and had then gilded-originally they were as the larger buttons. Old Homes lived at the Townend, Stretton Grandison, which was in the family from that time until it was disposed by another John Homes in recent years. •—

HEREFORD MARKET. (Special Farmers' Union Report). This being the occasion of the first annual bull sale, there was a large attendance of far- mers and breeders. BULLS. j Notwithstanding the unfortunate recurrence of "Foot and Mouth Disease," the bull sale was generally satisfactory, 195 guineas being the highest price made. Had the ports been opened much higher prices would have been realised. The most satisfactory feature of to-day's sale was the keen demand for bulls at from 30 to 40 guineas, required as "premium bulls under the Development Act. I CATTLE. I A good demand for store cattle and trade for 1 I all classes very firm. Store calves and milch cows were especially dear. I BEEF. Moderate supply, for which trade was very firm at recent rates, best beef niaking 22 to jS2 2s per cwt. Best beef 7!d to 8d per lb. Other qualities 6id to 7td, Fat calves lid to la. I SHEEP. A moderate supply. Store sheep sold very well, as also did ewes and lambs. Fat sheep at last week's rates. Best teg mutton 9d to lOd per lb. Best wether mutton Bid to gid. Other qualities, 7id to 8!d. I PIGS. I Stores very scarce. Porks and bacons a I moderate supply, which sold very well. Porks, 61d to 7id per lb. Bacons 5!d to 6id. I CORN. A very quiet market. Little doing. Wheat 1 a slightly easier tendency. Wheat per 62 lbs, 38 lid to 4s. Id. Oats per 40 lbs, 28 6d to 3s. Malting barley per 56 lbs, 38 6d to 4s. Grinding barley per 56 lbs 33 to 3s 6d. Beans per 654 lbs, 48 to 4s 2d. I HAY TRADE. Hay trade very slow. Good wheat straw in good demand. Quotations are for good quality in stackseller to deliver on rail. Best hay 50s to 558 per ton. Second quality hay 45s to 50s. Clovers (good) 50s to 55s. Good wheat straw 50s to 60s.

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LEDBURY POLICE. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10th. Before Messrs Spencer H Bickham (is the I chair), H Bray, J Wilfred Hewitt, E H I Hopkins, and Dr M A Wood. APPLICATIONS. i Mr E W Palmer, New Inn Hotel, Ledbury, was granted an extension of one hour on March 19 on the occasion of the National Conservative League annual dinner. Mr H Hayes, of the Lansdowne, Worcester, was granted an occasional license from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. far Colwall races on March 23, and April 20. Mrs Hickman, of the Cliffe Arms, Mathon, was granted an extention of one hour on March 19 on the occasion of a smoking con- cert promoted by the West Worcestershire Conservative Association. AFFILIATION CASE. I Wm James Homes, farmer, of Gold Hill, Bosbury, was summoned by Nellie Jones, single woman, of Lower Suffield, Bosbury, to show oause, etc., in respect of an illegiti- mate child, a girl, born January 9, 1914. Mr E A Capel (Hereford) appeared for the complainant and Mr H W Orme (Messrs Russell and Co) was for the defence. Mr Capel outlined the case for the com- plainant, and said that she went into the service of defendant's mother, Mrs Homes, in 1907, where she remained for three years, and then left, aad returned in October, 1912, and remained until October, 1913. Defend- ant had many times endeavoured to have intercourse with complainant, bat she had always obviated it until one occasion when she was passing the laundry, which was detached from the house, when defendant pulled her into the laundry. After the child was born complainant wrote to defendant with rega-rd to the child, and in reply to that letter she received a letter from Messrs Russell and Co denying that defendant was responsible for the girls' trouble. Complainant was then sworn, and said that at the present time she was living with her parents at Lower Suffield. She was a domestic servant and when she was 14 years of age in 1907 she went iato service with Mrs Homes, defendant's mother, at Gold* Hill, aad remained there for three years. She then left and went to other employment, returning in October. 1912', and remained there until October, 1913. When she was at Gold Hill the second time defendant often chased her and when he caught her he tried to put her down, but she struggled free. He came into her bedroom twice, but she got away. On March 30, last year, the Sunday after Easter Sunday, she bad been to feed the poultry and as she returned she had to pass the laundry. As she was pass- ing the door of the laundry, defendant caught hold of her round the waist and dragged her into the laundry, overpowered her and committed an offence, and when she was able to escape she returned to the house. That was the only occasion defendant or any other man, had been intimate with her. On one occasion, in August, 1913, defendant chased her in the bouse, and she ran to the laundry, where the other servant, Gladys Summers, and a boy named Fred Hopcoutt saw them. Hopcoutt tried to get in the laundry, but Mr Homes put his knee against the door. Hop- couttsaid be would know who was in there, and turned the, key in the lock,, but Mr Homes swore at him and told him to unlock the door. The boy did so, and witness and Mr Homes came out, Gladys Summers and the boy Hopcoutt being at the door as they did so. By the Bench: She left Mrs Homes's employ on October 26, ltl3, the day she consulted a doctor, who told her of her condition. Mr Orme applied to the Bench to allow him to postpone the cross-examination of complainant until later. The reason was that he had some ratber painful details to bring out, and he did not wish it to be said that he had brought them out without cause. Mr Capel objected, and Mr Orme wrote his reasons on a piece of piper, which he handed to Mr Capel and the,, to the Bench, who said that Mr Orme must proceed. By Mr Orme: When she was at Gold Hill the first time defendant never molested her. When she went back to Gold Hill a second time defendant began to chase her, but took good care not to let anybody see him. Then he got bolder and the other servant saw him. Defendant came up to her bedroom on two occasions on Sunday evenings, and did so when the other servant was out. She was in her bedroom and defendant came to it, but she escaped from him, though he tried to stop her. There was no scuffle or noise. On March 30 when defendant got her in the laundry Mrs Homes was in the dining room. What took place was all against her will. Mr Orme Did you cry ? Witness: Oh, dear, no; what was the use of crying ? Mr Orme: Did you shout ? Witness: No, what was the good of shouting? there was no one about. In further cross-examination, witness said she did not complain to anybody about Mr Homes's conduct. She was confident there was a key to the lock in August, 1913. The key may have been lost afterwards. She had no suspicion that noything was the matter with her until October 25, 1913. She always found the late Mr Wm. Homes, defendant's father, to be a gentleman. Gladys Summers, a maid at present in the employ of defendant's mother, said she had been at Gold Hill nearly two years. She remembered on one occasion in October, 1913, complainant took defendant's lamp from the kitchen and ran up in the laundry with it, and Mr Homes went after her, and came back with the lamp. He was not in the laundry a minute. The lamp was lit ready for Mr Homes to go drench a cow. Com- plainant bad never said anything to her about defendant chasing her and interfering with her. In reply to Mr Hewitt, witness said the reason she told the Bench of the laundry incident was because three weeks last Sun- day Nellie Jones met her and asked if she remembered it. She said she did, and Miss Jones then said that was all they wanted— she had admitted it. Mr Capel then asked leave to cross- examine the witness, but failed to shake her evidence. Fred Hopcoutt, a youth in the employ of Mrs Homes, corroborated the evidence of the previous witness in almost identical language, which raised laughter in court, and brought the remark from Mr Orme that be did not see what there was to laugh at. Mr Orme then addressed the Bench for the defendant, and said that although there was no corroborative evidence, he would put defendant in the box to totally deny the illegation. Defendant then went in the box and gave evidence on oath. He denied in detail the illegations of the girl. Until January 27 of lii-4 year complainant made no allegation to 'i'm personally that he was the causa of the trouble. Cross-examined by Mr Capel: It was not at his wish that his dead father's came was brought into the matter. He had had no conversation with Gladys Summers or Fred Hopeottt on the question. He admitted be drove them to Ledbnry that morning. Re-examined by Mr Orme When he knew they had been sub-poenaed he told Mr Orme of it, and he warned him not to have any conversation with them whatever. The Bench, after a short retirement, dismissed the case on the ground of lack of corroborative evidence.

Nomination -1 Day Next Thursday. The local elections are drawing near, and nomination day is fixed for Thursday next for the Ledbury Urban District Council, Ledbury Guardians, and the Ledbury Rural District Council. Withdrawals may be made up to noon on TuesdaY,1 March 24, and any election necessary will take place on Monday, April 6.

« I Ledbury Urban Council. I For this body there will be five vacancies, the five retirmg members being Mr E H Hopkins, the present Chairman of the Council, and Chairman of the Finance Committee, Mr W G Davis, a past Chairman of the Council and Sanitary Committee, and the present Chairman of the Housing Com- mittee; Mr Hy Morgan, Mr J E Craddock and Mr A T Jones. We hear there are quite a number of new aspirants for a seat on the Council, recent developments having given an impetue to interest taken in the delibera- tions of the "city fathers and we shall not be surprised if there is an unusually long list of nominations. Mr Reginald Misefield, Clerk to the Council, is the Rpturning Officer.

Ledbury Rural District Council. For this body and that of the Guardians the retiring members are those who sit for the parishes at Colwall, Eastnor, Ledbury Rural, and Wellington Heath. With regard to Eastnor a new member is required in place of the late Mr John Smith, whose death occurred this week. The retiring. members of the other parishes are as follows: Colwalt-Mr D A G Birchley, Mr T A Pedfingham and Mr M J Powell. LedihOiry Rural-Mr J C Davies and Mr John, Parry. Wellington Heath.—'Mr Walter Drew.

Ledbury Guardians. I The members for Ledbury Urban retire this year, these being Mr Spencer H Bickham, Mr T S S Gardner and the Rev F C Lynch. Mr Richard Homes, Clerk to the Guardians and Rural District Council, is-the returning officer for both bodies.

LEDBURY COUNCIL SCHOOLS. I Meeting of Managers. I The monthly meeting of the Ledbury Council Schools managed was heldiat the Barrett-Brown- ing Institute on Wednesday aiternoon, when there were present :-Messrs Speacer H Bickham (chairman) presiding, the Reetor (the Rev F W Carnegy), the Rev Father LyftCb, Messrs J Parry, E H Hopkins, and R Lawrenee, together with the Correspondent (Mr H Yeunon Smith), and the School Attendance Officer (Mr S W Mills). ATTENDANCE RETURNS. The Chairman submitted the return oP attendances for the first two weeks in February^ as follows :-Boys' school, 85.3 and 65 5 gjrls" school, 57.4i and 0.5, The infants'school, was not opened. Mr Mills said the girls' school was disorganised the first week of the strike, and measles and whooping cough affected the attendance. the second week. Mr Parry said the attendance at the. boys' school was improving. Mr Mills said the attendance now was absolutely owing to the state of the children's health-there were so many cases of whooping cough following measles. They had several c-.ses now and the doctors would not allow children to attend from houses where whooping cough was prevalent. GAMES FOR THE GIRLS. I Mr, Parry said Miss Creasey, head-mistress of the girls' school, mentioned to him that she would like to get some games for the girls— some balls or something of that, kind. She seemed to be very interested in the girls. The Chairman said it had better be left until the new school was erected. Mr Hopkius Does she mean in the play- ground ? Mr Parry Yes, but I don't see that it can be done at present. Mr Lawrence said he thought it was almost certain that the playground would extend when the new school was built. The Chairman said that was so. A piece of land was provided for. MEDICAL INSPECTION. I The Correspondent reported the receipt of a communication from Dr Gold, county medical officer, fixing Monday, March 16, as the date for commencing the inspection of the school chil- dren. He proposed to begin at the boys' school on Monday next. EASTER HOLIDAYS. I The question of the Easter holidays was left over to a special meeting of the managers to be held on Wednesday next, the Correspondent in the meantime to go through the registers to ascertain how the attendances stand in relation the Government grant. The managers then went into Committee. r —

DYMOCK. A WEDDING OF ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO. I —The following is from the Worcester Herald of March 12, 1814 :—Married.—Mr S Hawkins, of Redmarley, in this county, to Mrs Hannah Cummins, of Dymock, in Gloucester- shire. THE REV. W. C. FuiorE.-The following paragraph from the Western Daily Mercury will be of interest to many of our readers :— The visit of the Rev W Clayton Fuidge, formerly of Kidderminster, to Zion Church, St. Ives, is exciting great interest in the town. For many years Mr Fuidge was pastor of Zion, and it was during his ministry that the buildings were completely modernised and made more accessible at a cost of nearly £ 1,000. A series of special meetings have been held in the church, and Mr Fuidge was one of the special preachers. The attendance was exceedingly good, whilst last Sunday evening, when Mr Fuidge again preached, the chrch was filled. At the close of the service a hearty welcome was accorded the former pastor. The anniversary was continued on Thursday, when a large number, among whom were many old friends of Mr and Mrs Fuidge, gathered in the schoolroom to a well spread Cornish tea, during which Mr Fuidge delivered an address over the tea tables. This was followed by a public meeting in the church, presided over by Mr T Scott Brown (Carbis Bay), encouraging and inspiring addresses being delivered by the Chairman, Col. J Sladen, the Revs J Lindley, W C Fuidge, and the Pastor. The choir rendered special anthems, the, soloists (Miss Susan Humphries and Mr Joseph Jones) and the choir acquitting themselves well. The proceeds of the anniversary amounted to about 220.

THE TEACHERS' STRIKEI I The County Committee Withdrawal s from the Fight. In a leading article, the Schoolmaster," the official organ of the National Union of teachers, says that We have already acknowledged the way in which the public Press, in the oounty and all over the country, supported- the teachers during the struggle, and we have also expressed admiration and gratitude for the way in which the Bishop, and clergy, together with other school man- agers* claimed and endeavoured to obtain justice for the teachers and the schools. There were a few exceptions, of course but the Bishop and nearly all the clergy have now, in addition to our thanks, the satisfac- tion of knowing that the schools and the teachers will be better off than they used to be. The interest shown, and the help rendered, by Mr FitzHerbert Wright, M.P., deserve our hearty acknowledgment. We regret that ilfchealth should have prevented Alderman Corner from being present at the meeting of the Education Committee, which registered the failure of the policy which he so earnestly ad vised, but to Colonel Decie and Sir James Rankin congratulations, not regret, are dae. They fought well and steadily so long as fighting was open to them and when they saw that the battle was lost they- withdrew their forces from the field in good ordermoch as the most distinguished general,, t one time or another have had to do. Colonel! Decie in particular has shown himself, to be a statesman as well as an English gentleman of the honourable sort. Any mutiny among his forces, at the next meeti ng of the County Council or elsewhere, would he a thing to be lamented there will be no nutiny on the Union's side, and it would be a pity if, because of heart-burnings among; County Councillors, there should appear any prospect of the struggle being. renewed. As to the share of Russell Square,' and The Schoolmaster in the past struggle we will say nothing; that speaks for itself. So does the work done by Mt Nicholls, who for more than six months has been the staunch, wise, trusted, and suc- cessful leader on the spot." Th most of the Herefordshire teachers we offer congratulations on their courage, their steadfastness, their loyalty to the Union, and their victory; there are some Herefordshire teachers, however, whom we must pity-to put it at the mildest; those who, for no sufficient reason, declined to join in the struggle, and those who, similarly having sent in their resignations, withdrew them, weakening and defaulting in the hour of stress. There are also the people who permitted themselves to be 'imported into the county while the fight was on. These are not worthy to be members of the Union these have indeed 'lowered the dignity of the profession'; and upon these many thoasands of 'dock labourers and coal heavers have the right to look down." ROSS MANAGERS AND-SCHOOL I ATTENDANCE. At a meeting of the managers of the Ross COuneil Schools on Monday, Mr F S Colliaa presiding, the question of the loss of the Government grant and the number of attendances made by the Koss schools was discassed. Mr G Kemp, the correspondent, reported that the school year ended1 on June 30¡ and in order to obtain the Government grant the infants would have to make 164 attendances before the end of the school year, the girls t38 attendances, and the boys 122. There were only sixteen weeks, and it was impossible for the iufants to make up the full 400 attendances (without opening on Saturdays) which entitled them to the Government [ grant. I [ The Chairman said k would be unfortunate if they lost the Government grant. To open I on Saturday mornisags they would, be thought, have to obtain the coasent of the Board of Education It was only reasonable that they should endeavour ? open the- infants' school ca Saturdays Previously he had al ways considered the teachers, btit this was a time when they must consider tb& ratepayers. If they gave th& girls and beys the usual holidays they would be able to makn full attendances. Mr Blake said they oughit not to run any risk of losing the grant. He did not think parents would object to tbe infants attending school on Saturday mornings, Mr Wintle proposed that the infants* school should be opened on Saturday mornings, and that they be given only Good Friday and Easter Monday as holidays, but that the boys and girls' school should break up on April 9, and should reassemhie on April 20. Mr Llewellyn seconded the motion, which was carried. The Rev Powicke refused to vote for the resolution.

SUPPLEMENTARY TEACHERS. I Impending Changes in the j Regulations. One Certificated Teacher to b9 I Provided for Every 70 Scholars. The Board of Education issued a White Paper last (Thursday) night giving notice of impending changes in the regulations relating to the teach- ing staffs of public elementary schools as regards supplementary teachers; employed in schools or departments for older children who, with excep- tions in rural schools with an average attendance of under 100, would cease to be recognised on August 1 next. The Board, in response to representations from local authorities urging that in consequence of the serious decrease in the supply of qualified teachers they already find it difficult to fill vacancies, have decided to extend the time of their employment to July 31, 1919. The Board, however, pursuing the policy of encouraging the replacement of supplementary teachers by qualified persons, have decided that while under the present conditions discontinuance of their recognition in country schools is impracticable, the schedule should be altered so as to restrict the future recognition of new supplementary teachers to iufants in classes in rural schools or departments, and to the lowest class of older scholars in such schools pvovided the average attendance does not exceed 100. With regard to 13rbtu schools the Board con- siderthe time has c'lmoewhen it is no longer neces- sary for them to sanction new appointments of unqualified teachers and, accordingly, the only supplementary teachers there recognised will be those who have continued to be employed in the same school or department for older children since July 31, 1909, and those who after July 31, 1914, continue to be employed in the infants' class in the same school in which they are recognised on that date. As to the provision of certificated teachers the Board have decided to fix 70 instead of 80 as the size of the group of scholars for which certifi- cated teachers must be provided. The regula- tion, which applies to all schools, urban and rural, must be complied with by March 31,1915.

Perhaps it is not geneially under.3tood that we undertake all descriptions of Ooloured and Plain Stamping. We get dies cut and turn out the order complete. Send on a trial order to the Reporter Office.

PEDICRIEE BOLLS. I Show and Sale at Hereford. I The March show and sale of pedigree Here- ford bulls under the auspices of the Hereford .Herd Book Society was held, at Hereford on Wednesday. The auctioneers were Messrs Ed wards, Russell, and Baldwin the secretary Mr W, G C Britten and the judges Mr H W Taylor, Mr James Smith, Mr W B; Tudge, and Mr A,P Turner. The awards were as follows:— Bulls calved prior to January 1, 1912-1, Mr L L Moore's "Brampton Dauntless 2, Mr T Price's "Sanclad"; 5) Mr E, Ockey's Eaton Tar reserve, the Earl of Coventry's Golden Sprig." Bulls calved in 19121 Sir P Cawley's Constitution" ;,2; Sir J R G Cotterell's R ij^h; 3, Mr H Weston's Bounds Chance :4,. Mr K, W Milne's Firebrand reserve, the Rev G H Davenport's "Master John." Champion prize of £ 10 (the gift of the Lord Lieutenant, Sir J R; G Cotterell), for the best bull in Classes ;3." and 4-Mr T Harris's Senatorreserve. Sir Ji R G Cotterll's "Thumper." Bulls calved in January, 191L3-1, Mr T Harris's "Senator" 2, Mr Stewart Robinson's "Count, 3, Mr FF Mason's "Faraam Master"; 4, Mr J P Prosser s Fred 5» Mr C T Pulley's 44 Eaton Chance"; reserve, Mr W Griffiths's Prince Palatine." Bull calved on or after February 1, 1913- I, Sir J R G Cotterell's 44 Thumper"; 2, Mr W, Griffiths'f; "Constantine" ;'3 Mr H Moore's Yarn 4, Mr J R Hill's Majestic"; 5, Mr R 0 Rees's Dragon reserve, Mr P E Btadstock's Tango." There were 339.animale catalogued being an increase on the March sale last year. One hundred and thirteen Janizary bull. competed, and the contest was keen. There was also a grand lot of aged bulls, while the yearlings and two-year-olds were full of promise. The following were the chief sales :-Mr Moore's Brampton Dauntless," 61gs., to Mr J E Mellings, Bromfield ;Mr Price's Sunclad," lOOgs., to Mr Cooke, King's Pyon Sir J R G Cotterell's 44 Rajah," 50gs., to Mr Sidney Mr K W Milne's" Firebrand," 70gs., to Mr Sidney Mr D A Thomas's Snowdon, 50gs., to Mr J Walker, Hnightwick Manor Mr F F Mason's "Faraam, Master," l;M)gs., to Mr Sidney; Mr C T Pulley's 44 Eaton Chance," 67gs., to Mr Wilson, Malmesbury Mr W Griffiths's 44 Bur- berry," 32gs., to Mr Price, Ivington Mr P E Bradstock's Hucks, 50gs., to Mr Moss, Eaton; Mr W Prince Palatine," 65gs., to Mr J Williams, Pontrilas Mr T Harris's Sen&tor," 195gs., (top price), to Mr Foster, Bridgnorth Mr Ji P Prosser's 44 Fred," 100gs., to Mr Wilson, Malmesbury Mr Stewart Robin- son's Count," IjSgs., to Mr de F Pennefather, Kintsersley Castle Mr J R Hill's Majestic," 52gs., to Mr Ltwson Walker, Leintwardine Mr Wekiffiths's "öDstantine," 66gs., to Mr T Harris, Sheriff.

REDMARLEY. I FI.OWER SMOW SCHEEHULB.—The schedule of prizes for the exhibition promoted by the Red- marley and joistriet Horticultural Society has just been issued from the office of this paper, and is both a credit to the officials of the Society and a pattern to other Societies. It comprises 24 pagos (including advertisements) with 4 p. p. cover and two insets. The contents include a compreheasive list of all officials, committees, patrons, patronesses, etc., a complete record of the subscribers and members for 1913, and the balance-sheet for last year, the schedule of prizes, including open cliss (a new feature for this year's show), amateurs' class, cottagers' class, agricultural labourers' class (another new featuse and one we predict that is destined to become extremely popular), industrial section, special prizes, and entry forms for the exhibition and the garden classes. The schedules will be issued early next week. Full particulars and schedules may be obtained from the hon. secretary, Mr T Kirby, Schoolhouse, Red- marley.

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