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LOCAL NEWS. I Chas. Hodges' Bread, Standard or White, parity and quality guaranteed. Daily deliveries.-42, Bye Stieet, Ledbury. NORTH LEDBURY H--U-,NT.-As a result of collections at last week's meet, the sum of £ 4 8s 6d has been handed to Mr Charles Boddington, local Hon Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. HEREFORD HOUSING SCHEME.—The Hereford Town Council has received an official intimation from the Local Government Board to the effect that consent has been given to the housing chemes loan amounting to £ 11,752. As a result the Town Council will proceed to the erection of houses on the following sites :—Eign Mill sixteen, Crozens four, Edgar-street four, Canon Moor-street eight, Whifcecross thirty- total sixty-two. John Haines and Sens, Practical Chimney Sweeps, Homend Street, Ledbury. All Orders Promptly attended to. Distance no object. Established 1830. LBDBURY RURAL PARISH COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Ledbury Rural Parish Council was held at the Clerk's Office in Church-lane on Saturday evening last. The Councillors present were :—Messrs W S Lane (chairman), G Cobh. J E Craddock, H W Croft, T S Fowler, R W Hamar, J Low, J Parry. Prior to the Council meeting the annual Parish meeting was held, but it was merely a statutory meeting and no business was transacted of public interest.—The Parish Council meeting was subsequently held, at which the above Councillors attended. Claims for interest due on loans were 0 18s 6d and establishment charges of various numbers amounted to £3 18s 6d. These were ordered to be paid by the Council.—The meeting being held so near the end of the month a resolution was proposed by Mr Low and seconded by Mr Fowler, that the accounts for the year be taken at the next meeting. HUGHES' TOBACCO STORES. The largest stock and variety in the town. See the windows. High class Hair cutting and Shaving Saloor6 Razors ground ant1 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. HEREFORD HERD BOOK SOCIETY.—Mr C T Pulley presided on Wednesday at Hereford over the annual meeting of the Hereford Herd Book Society. The report showed that during the past twelve months two life and seven annual members had retired. Four life and twenty- one annual members had been elected. The society now consisted of 261 life members and 255 annual members, a total of 496 as against 483 last year. The gross receipts amounted to £1,336, as against £ 1,097 for the previous year. The gross surplus income amounted to £ 141, but in order to bring the value of the society's investments to the eurrent price on December 31 it was necessary to write off j3175 as depreciation, thus reducing the gross surplus into a net loss of £31. The society gave :£268 in prizes for Hereford cattle at various shows, and included in this sum was the cost of replacing the 50gns challenge cup awarded at the Palerm show, Argentine, which had been won outright. A further sum of J5100 was also awarded in prizes at the March and April bull show and sales. There was in the hands of the society's bankers at the end of the year £ 567, and the then value of the society's investments was £ 3,029. During the year 404 exportation certificates had been issued as com- pared with 68 the previous year. This con- stituted a record number for any one year, and they represented cattle sent to the following countries South America 232, South Africa and Rhodesia 108, United States 50, Congo 3, Brit- ish East Africa 1, Spain 2, and Austria 1. The society's volume 44 contained entries of 754 bulls and 3,059 cows. The usual shows and sales were held in March and April last year, when 177 bulls sold for 6,343-ain average of j355 16s 2d, as compared with 169 bulls averag- ing J350 18s 6d the previous year. George Lloyd (late James Lloyd), Chimney Sweep, Church Lane, L'edbury. Distance no object. Prompt and personal attention to all etuera. GLOUCESTER LIBERAL BENEFIT SOCIETY.— The annual meeting of the above approved society for men will be held at the Liberal Club, Gloucester, on Thursday, April 16, at 7.30 p.m. No VILLAGE SCHOOL BOYCOTT.—Mr A Bates, Headmaster, Burghill, Herefordshire, writes: There is no boycott whatever. I have daily evidences of great kindness and hearty support from parents, the great majority of whom have BO intention of refusing to send their children to my school. Spectacles and Eyeglasses. We test the sight scientifically without any charge and supply the exact glasses necessary in well- fitting frames at very moderate prices. Spectacles from 2/6 per pair. Satisfaction guaranteed.— MINCHIN, Chemist and Optician, 15, Westgate, Gloucester. FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE.—WORCESTER- SHIRE ORDER REVOKED.—The "London Ga- zette of Tuesday contains an Order of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries revoking the Glamorgan (Grower District Movement of Sheep) Order of December 23, 1912, from Tuesday, and the Worcestershire and District (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) Order of March 24 last from to-day (Friday). FORTHCOMING CONCEP.T.-On Thursday, April 16th, a concert will be giveh at the Church Room, Ledbury, in aid of the fund being raised to provide a new piano for the Town Hall. Amongst the patrons of the concert are Lady Biddulph, Mr W A H Martin, Mr Spencer H Bickham, and other ladies and gentlemen. An excellent and varied programme is being arranged, and tickets are now on sale and can be procured from Miss Roberts, Messrs F C Swift, L Jones, J T Bray and A Carless.— (Advert.) Carpenter's Ltd. Ales and Stout are always reliable. Brewed for family cou- siimption only.-Ledbury Agent:- W H Alleyne, New-street. Lovers of golf will have a rare treat on Easter Monday when two such famous players as George Duncan, winner of the News of the World" Tournament, 1913, and French Open Champion, and Abe Mitchell, Amateur Bronze Medalist, 1910, and winner of gold vase twice, who has now joined the professional ranks, will give two exhibition matches on the links of. the North Gloucestershire Golf Club,' Leck- hampton, Cheltenham. It is not often such famous players visit this district, and a big crowd of enthusiasts are expected to visit the Links. The matches take place at 10.30 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. Corn Famine in Gloucestershire. Cornex has made Corns scarce. No Pain. 7d. -MINCHIN, Chemist, 15, Westgate, Gloucester. Local Agent MR. MEACHAM, Chemist, Ledbury. CONFIRMATION SERVICE. A confirmation service was held at Ledbury Parish Church yesterday (Thursday) afternoon, conducted by the Bishop of Hereford, when candidates were presented from the following parishes :—Led- bury (Rev F W Carnegy) 10 males and 14 females: Putley (Rev F W Freemantle Bishop) 5 and 13 Donnington (Rev F A Reiss) 1 and 2 How Caple (Rev A G M Ruston) 5 and 0 Wellington Heath (Rev F S Stooke-Vaughan) 2 and 3; Eastnor (Rev Brabazon C Hallowes) 1 and 0 Storridge (Rev A Miller) 7 and 0 Colwall (Rev Dr Charles Harris) 1 and 1 Coddington, 2 and 0 Bosbury (Rev C E Parminter, curate) 1 and 0. The clergy enumerated were present at the service. The choir and clergy, headed by the processional cross, processed from the Rectory (where the clergy robed), to the Church, and the Rev 0 F R Strickland (curate, Ledbury), carried the pastoral staff, the Bishop following. The customary hymns were sung and the Bishop delivered an address before and after the cere- mony of laying on of hands. Mr F A Hobro presided at the organ. Peals were rung on the bells during the afternoon.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. I LEDBURY. Saturday, April 4—The Kennels, at 12 Monday, April 6-Cliffords Mesne, at 12 Wednesday, April 8-Holly Bush, for the Hills, at 12. To finish the Season. NORTH HEREFORDSHIRE. Saturday, April 4.—The Kennels, at 12 To finish the season.

Election Httoresses. LEDBURY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION, 1914. TO THE ELECTORS. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, Having been nominated as a Candidate I beg to offer my services to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr H Morgan. If I should have the honour of being elected I can assure you that I shall pursue the same policy I did the six years I was a mem ber of your Council, viz., THAT OF USING EVERY EFFORT TO PROMOTE THE PROSPER- ITY OF THE TOWN AND ITS INHABIT- ANTS INDEPENDENT OF PARTY OR CREED. Trusting to be favoured with your support, I beg to remain, Yours faithfully, ALFRED CARLESS. Knoll View, Ledbury. March 25th, 1914. LEDBURY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION, 1914. TO THE ELECTORS. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— Having been nominated for a seat on your Urban Council, I beg to submit myself as a candidate at the forthcoming election. I am well known t. most of you, having lived amongst you for the last 22 years. If you do me the honour of electing me as one of your representatives, I shall consider it my duty to support any efforts that are advanced calculated to bring abolt improvements, which will be in the best interests of our town and its people generally. I shall be pleased to support any improved system of lighting the Tower Clock which can be shewn to be more effective and less expensive. I am not in favour of spending a large sum out of the ratej to carry out the baths scheme on the proposed site, necessitating as it does the erection of a septic tank and filter beds, before the water can be considered fit for the purpose but, should be pleased to support any well considered scheme that would be more central and less objectionable. Assuring you I have no object in seeking election other than to serve you, I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Obediently yours, CHARLES RANDELL CIOAB. Bye-street. Ledbury. March 25th, 1914. LEDBURY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION, 1914. TO THE ELECTORS. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— Having been again nominated for a seat on the Urban Council, I hope to have your sup- port at the poll on April 6th next. I have had the honour of assisting in the work of the Council for the past six years, and, in soliciting your votes, would respectfully refer you to the manner in which I have attended to the duties of the Council, notably with reference to the introduction to the town of electric light, which has already resulted in a vast improvement not only to those using the light, but also to gas consumers. Should you again honour me with your confidence and support, I can promise to dis- charge the duties to the best of my ability. My reason for again seeking your votes is that I am only too anxious to help forward the town in which I have lived all my life. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, w. G. DAVIS. New Market Street. Ledbury. March 25th, 1914. LEDBURY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION, 1914. TO THE ELECTORS. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— Having been requested by numerous rate- payers to ba nominated for a seat on the above Council, I beg to solicit your vote and support at the forthcoming Elecbion. Should it be your pleasure to elect me, I can assure you that I will do my best for the wel- fare and advancement of my native town, and that all necessary improvements shall have my hearty support with due regard to economy. Yours faithfully, GEORGE HAINES. 123, Homend-street, Ledbury. March 26th, 1914. LEDBURY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION, 1914. TO THE ELECTORS. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— Having again been nominated for a seat on the Urban Council, it is my duty onoe more to appeal for your vote and interest. I have been a Member of the Council for the past five years and during that period have missed only 3 meetings ue to ill-health). If you consider this is attending to the duties for which you elected me, and support me again at the coming election, I shall, as in the past, give every attention to the various subjects that come before the Council. I am strongly in favour of the public swimming bath scheme, and would like to see the County Council make the subject of swimming compulsory as a part of the curriculum at the elementary schools, and that all children attending thereat be given lessons on one half-day per week. I am also very strongly in favour of an improvement in the housing of the artisans in Ledbury, and any scheme that is brought forward, provided it is on the East side of the town, will have my hearty support. You have five votes at this election, and if you think I am worthy of one, I shall esteem it an honour to receive your support. Thanking you for past favours, I hope to remain, your obedient servant, A. T. JONES. 70, Homend-street, Ledbury. March 26th, 1914. LEDBURY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION, 1914. TO THE ELECTORS. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— Having been nominated as a Candidate for a seat on your Council, I beg to solicit your support and interest. For 24 years I have been resident amongst you, during which period- I have had every opportunity of studying the needs and require- ments of the town and district, and for several years have been engaged in duties of a semi- public nature. If you consider the experience I have thereby gained would be of assistance in the deliberations of your Council, my services are at your disposal. I am strongly opposed to any spirit of a political or sectarian nature being imported into the business of local government, and should you do me the honour of electing me I can assure you my utmost aim will be to temper progress with economy. I remain, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours obediently, ERNEST JUCKES. Newbury Park, Ledbury. March 26th, 1914. Election abbrCBBCB. LEDBURY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION, 1914. TO THE ELECTORS. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— At the request of a large number of Rate- payers of the town I have consented to besome a Candidate at the coming Election for the Urban District Council. As a Ratepayer and Native of the Town I can assure you I have the interest and welfare of the district at heart, and should you do me the honour of electing me no effort will be spared on my part to promote its prosperity. Soliciting your votio and interest, I beg to remain, Yours faithfully, FREDERICK WILLIAM JUCKES. The Homend, Ledbury. March 27th, 1914.

ECHO OF TH€ TEACHERS' STRIKE. I I Five Resignations at the Girls' and I Infants' School. We regret to announce that matters educa- tionally are far from settled in Ledbury, due in the main to the fact tlkst the two former head- mistresses, Miss Henley and Miss Adams, have not been reinstated. At the conclusion of the strike the bld staff returned to the girls' and infants' schools, where Miss Creasey jand Miss Jenkinson respectively bad been appointed headmistresses, in place of the old heads, but after a month's work the members of the old staff, with the exception of two, have sent in their resignations, the reason given, we under- stand, being that they have no desire to con- tinue their labours in the absence of their old headmistresses. Although we can gain no official confirmation of the resignations, yet from enquiries made we are confident that the foregoing will be found fn the main to be correct, when the next meeting of managers is held, which is fixed for Wednes- day next. The resignations handed in are from the following :—Girls' school—Miss Hartlaud {certificated assistant), Miss Hart and Miss Lloyd (uncertificated assistants) infante' school -Atm Lee (certificated assistant), Miss Hard- wicke (uncertificated assistant). They were handed in on Wednesday and will take effect at the end of the month. V The next meeting of the managers promises to be more than interesting, although it is probable that the more interesting business will be taken in committee. We understand that an enquiry will be conducted by the managers at their meeting on Wednesday next into the alleged unnecessary punishment inflicted on the twin daughters of Mr and Mrs A Carless, New- town, and it is probable that other similar com- plaints will be taken at the same time. The unfortunate part of the whole business is that while the staff is in such an unsettled con- dition the greatest sufferers are bound to be the children. It is interesting to note that for about ten years, until the recent strike, the same staff had been employed at the infants' school. It appears now as if there will have to be a new staff altogether.

LEDBURY COUNTY COURT. YESTERDAY (THURSDAY). Before His Honour Judge Harris Lea. At this bi-montly court the cause list was the smallest for many years. There wese 30 ordinary summonses and 20 judgement summonses. In the past there had been as many as 90 and 70 respectively. ADJOURNED. William Sivel Lane, The Farm, Bosbury, was sued by Elizabeth Penelope Lawrence, Stanhope Street, Hereford, to recover £ 6 12s Od, and Edward T Lane, Old Court, Bosbury, was also sued for E23 8s Od, In each case the claim was for the work of a steam cultivator in the spring of last year at the respective farms. Mr H W Orme, for plaintiff, applied to His Honour to adjourn the hearing of the actions till the next court. Defendants disputed as to who the plaintiff was, and it was in order that he (Mr Orme) could satisfy defendants how the plaintiff came to make the claim that he asked for an adjournment. Mr H V Smith (for defendants) said that neither of them knew anything of the plaintiff. Mr Orme said he understood that the amounts mentioned were not disputed, but it seemed that defendants had no reason to believe that Miss Lawrence was the right plaintiff. They believed they had contracted with a Mr Wood, who had been a proprietor of a steam cultivator. He (Mr Orme) would undertake to pay the costs of the day on the adjournment. His Honour asked the defendants and Mr Smith if they agreed ? Under the circumstances it was a reasonable request, because, of course, defendants did not want to pay twice over. (Laughter.) Mr Smith said his clients would agree to the adjournment, as they only wanted done that which was right. His Honour: Then the case is adjourned, plaintiff undertaking to pay the costs of the day. CLAIM FOR MILK. Thomas Davis, bricklayer, of New Bridge Street, Ledbury, was sued by Henry Bill. milk dealer. Hill Farm, Ledbury, for the sum of 2s 9d for milk supplied. Mrs Davis appeared, and denied that she owed anything. She had always paid for the milk, but had never received any receipts. He used to send small boys with the milk, 12 or 10 years of age, and she had the milk from them. Plaintiff: I delivered most all the milk myself and you know it. You also know that you owe the money. You have paid for the milk on account from time to time and there is 2s 9d owing. Mrs Davis When I have paid you for the milk why have you not given me a receipt for the money ? Plaintiff: You know as well as I do that you owe the money. I should not come here if you did not owe it. I have got the books here to prove it. I have no trouble with any of my other customers, and why should I have with you ? His Honour said it was necessary for plaintiff to supply a statement of the claim both to defendant and to the court, and tye matter would be dealt with at the next oouri.

You will now be requiring GARDENING REQUISITES We have some specially good lines in the following :— I Trowels and Forks, from 4Jd. each. 1 Ladies' Gardening Tools, in sets and singly—well- made, light and strong. Buco and Cuma Hand Cultivators. Iron Rakes of all sizes. Daisy Grubbers. Pruning Shears. Budding Knives. Flower Scissors. Wood Garden Baskets. Raffia. Tarred and Coir Tying String. Tanned Netting. Dean's Medicated Shreds for fastening up trees. 3 Wall N aiis-cast and wire. Wood and Galvanized Wire Arches. Expanding Wood Trellis. LAWN MOWERS All sizes, and at prices from | 12s. 6d. to M 15s. Od. Lawn Rollers, Water Barrows, Galvanized Garden Barrows. Your orders would be much appreciated. I T all & ort ? ????H?H&S?s ? 0 ? T?C?s.LED?5?? 0

LEDBURY AND DISTRICT AIR-RIFLE LEAGUE. LEAGUE TABLE TO DATE. Shot ,0. Lost Tied Afjffrgt Pts Fox 24 23 1 0 5726 46 White Hart. 24 20 3 1 5642 41 New Inn 25 16 7 2 5846 34 Nondescripts 25 16 7 2 5792 34 Yew Tree. 24 15 8 1 5378 31 Putley 25 13 10 2 5590 28 Biddulph 25 13 11 1 56S2 27 Wellington 25 11 13 1 5668 23 Talbot 24 11 12 1 5414 23 Prince of Wales 26 10 16 « 5806 20 Bell 24 8 15 1 5314 17 Wellington Hth 26 7 19 0 5715 14 Plough 20 2 18 0 4111 4 Ledbury W.M.C. -25 0 25 0 4880 0

DYMOCK. To SUCCEED CANON HORTON. —The Rev P L Park, vicar of Highnam, has been offered by the Bishop, and has accepted the honorary canonry in Gloucester Cathedral rendered vacant by th& death of Canon Horton. Dymock figures once more in the law courts. All the daily papers announced on Wednesday the fact that in the King's Bench on Tuesday, a mandamus had been issued ordering the Vicar and Churchwardens of Dymock to show cause why the Sexton, George Brooke, should not be reinstated in his office as sexton, it being claimed that the office was a freehold. New and Second Hand Cycles for sale or hire. Pram Tyres wired on. Electric Poeket, Lamps and Refills in stock. Motor Cycle and other Tyres and Outfits.-W. Dudfield, Cycle Agent, Dymock.

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NEWENT POLICE COURT. I YESTERDAY (THURSDAY). I Before Mr B St John Ackers (in the chair), Colonel Sir Arthur Anstice, MrCrL Acworth, I and Mr J L Stelfox. APPLICATION. I Mrs Lodge, of the George Hotel, Newent, I was granted an extension till 2 a.m. on the 23rd I April on tke occasion of a dance. TROUBLE OVER A PISTOL. I Arthur Bidmead, of Newent, was summoned for selling a pistol to 81 person under age in November or December last year. Inspector Whiting said he saw defendant on 13th March, and he admitted he sold the pistol to a boy named Harris in November or December last year. TJhere had been a good deal of trouble at Dymock through this pistol. Defendant said he was guilty of selling the pistol, but he was ignorant of the law. Herbert Harris, son of the schoolmaster at Newent, said he bought the pistol from defendant for 3s 9d, and exchanged it with a boy named Denby at Dymock for a watch. Defendant said he was quite ignorant of the law as regards Harris being under age, and when he sold the pistol to Harris he thought it was not in repair. Defendant was fined 10s and 13s 9d costs, and the pistol was confiscated. NO LIGHT. I Edward Matthews, of Corse, pleaded guilty to driving a waggon and team of horses on the Gloucester-road at Corse at 3 a. m. on March 10. P.C. Hayden proved the case, and defendant was fined 28 6d and 8s costs. Edward Chester was similarly summoned in respect of a horse and trap at Corse on March 11. P.C. Hayden proved the case, and defendant was fined 2s 6d and costs 6s. I NEWENT ASSAULT CASE. I Charles Mustoe, of Newent, was charged with assaulting Albert George Marks, labourer, of Newent, on March 21, and William Archer, carter, of Newent, was summoned for assaulting Jane Marks, wife of the prosecutor in the first summons, at the same time and place. Mr F H Hole (Gloucester) appeared for the prosecution in each case and Mr A Lionel Lane (Gloucester) was for the defendants. The male prosecuter said that Mustoe spoke to him in the Plough about 10.30 p.m. on March 21, about something that had passed between their respective wives. Witness said he never interfered in women's quarrels. Mustoe said he would see him when he left the Plough. He and his wife left the Plough at 11 p.m., and by the Market House Mustoe was stood with his coat off an4 he came for witness and struck him between the eyes and knocked him down. (Witness had two bla6k eyes.) In cross-examination by Mr Lane it appeared that there were some recriminations in the Plough between Mrs Marks and Mrs Mustoe as to their moral characters, which led up to the assault. Mr Lane proceeded to ask witness if his wife had had two illegitimate children, but Mr Hole objected and the Bench upheld the objection. Mr Lane Do you knowMrp Mustoe ? Witneris Yes, I know the lady well and that's all. I will say nothing further about her. Mr Laae: And if your wife had done the same this row would not have happened. Mrs Marks bore out her husband's statement and said Mrs Mustoe kicked her husband while he was on the ground. Archer struck her and she struck back. By Mr Lane She had sot been friendly with Mrs Mustoe since last July. She had not sneered Mrs Mustoe about her fine feathers and her lodger. She denied speaking to Mrs Mustoe ip the Plough. There was an altercation in the Plough and the landlord ordered Mr and Mrs Mustoe and Mr Archer out, and they went. She denied that she struck the first blow. Sergt Clutterbuck came up and ordered them all home for creating a disturbance. Further evidence for the prosecution was given by William John Knapper, a labourer, who said Mustoe knocked Marks down and Archer hit Mra Marks.8 Marks hit Mrs Mustoe. Mrs Knapper, wife of the previous witness, also gave evidence, and further evidence was called for the prosecution and the defence. The case lasted from 11.45 a.m. to 2.45 p.m. At the close the Bench retired and fined Mustoe JB2 and 17s 6d costs, and Archer R5 and 17s 6d cost. The Chairman stated that Mustoe may have had provocation, but not enough to do what he did, and Archer had no provocation and he ought to be thoroughly ashamed of himself, and on account of his youth they only impoaed the fine.

LEDBURY WOMEN'S LIBERAL I ASSOCIATION. Monthly Meeting: and Concert. I On Wednesday last the monthly meeting of the Women's Liberal Association took place at the Town Hall, Ledbury. The special speaker was Mr Alfred Bai- r, of the Eighty Club, London, who gave a detailed address on Home Rule. There was a very good attendance present, which was presided over by Mr George Davis. MR. BAKER'S SPEECH. Mr Baker commenced his speech by jokingly saying that he was surprised that his audience did not stand up and salute him. He wanted to know why they were there that night, and what they were interested in there. It was not a Tory meeting and he was not a Tory. All they had to do was to salute a Tory. They (the Tories) thought they governed this country because they were the aristocrats. For the last 50 years the Liberals had been trying to claim that which was their right-the right to govern this country. To govern the people by the people. But the Tories did not like it, and it did not suit their complexion. They claimed that they were the people and the Liberals were only outsiders. The constitutionalists did not respect the law and every advance by the Liberals made them squirm and they tried to upset the power of the people. In 1909 they defied the people by rejecting the People's Budget. Eeveryone told them they were mad, but they would not listen and were damned in consequence. (Hear, hear.) But it did not matter, and they were still going on their way rejoicing and were going to carry out the pro- gramme that they started to do. The Tories thought that theirs was the kingdom, the power and the glory, but the Liberals did not. They knew the people of this country had agreed to pass Home Rule for Ireland and of course they were going to do it. They had gene to the people and discussed it with them and all they had got to do was to register the people's decree. When the various Acts were passed there were a lot of conscientious objectors, because they knew that the Acts were against themselves. Burglars had got conscientious objections to policemen, and the prison-house was not to their liking. The conscientious railwaymeti- believed they had a right to strike for more money. The soldiers would not fight against their own kith and kin, and they would lay down their arms. Where were the conscientious objectors then. They, as Liberals, must have no hanking with this kind of business. They must not allow the soldiers to reason with them they must not allow the soldiers to have anything to do with the law of the land. If they were asked to do anything it was the soldier's duty to obey. Every Liberal had made up his mind that they as democrats would see that it was carried out. The Tories could not understand that democracy had come into their homes. They could not realise that the power they had exercised for centuries was passing away. The people were going into their kingdom and were going to enjoy it. It was agreed by the Liberals that Home Rule should be submitted to the people they had submitted it, and the people were in favour of the well-being of their conscience. They had worked at this Home Rule for 30 years and gone into it as much as ever they could, and up to now the Tories had succeeded in rejecting it; and what did they imagine was going to happen in Ireland. They could not say that Ulster was not in favour of Home Rule, for 50 per cent. were for it and 50 per cent. against it. The Tories had cried out for election and referendum, which they want very much before the Home Rule Bill came into operation. Before a single thing was done the Liberals undertook to go to the people. They were going to the people and ask them if they approved of Home Rule, and if the people say not, then the Tories can go in and have them. (Laughter.) Was there anything unreasonable in that. They were going to give them 6 years to think about it, in which time there would be two general elections. There was no reason why Ulster should not come in because of the conduct on part of the Home Rule Parliament, as they wouldhave two opportunities of laying the case before them and they would be willing to attend tothem. (Hear,hear.) They could not have Home Rule for Ireland without Ulster. It would not be a success if they excluded Ulster from the Parliament. They offered Ulster everything possible and yet they were unreason- able. The Liberal Government looked upon the Liberals in the country to help them all they would. (Applause.) The following was the prognamme of harmony —Pianoforte solo, Miss Drena Croad recitation, Miss Lewis song, Woolloomboolo," Victor Maddox song, 44 Do they all go to see the sea ?" by the troupe song encored), Mary Ann," Mr Dagger song, 44 Wedding Glide," by ten little Liberals recitation, Miss Florrie Sturge song, "Good-bye Summer, Miss Nellie Croad song, "And then- Victor Maddox.

COLWALL NEWS. I DANCE. I On Thursday, April 16, a dance will be held I at the Hill Institute, Upper Col wall, from I 8 p.m. till 2 a.m. DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR THOS. II GUNNELL. It is with regret that we announce the death of Mr Thos Gunnell, of Glenwood Villa, Upper Colwall, an old and respected parishioner, which occured on Friday last at Weston-super-Mare at the age of 84 years. It was the custom of the deceased gentleman to spend the winter at Weston, where a more congenial climate suited his health. The late Mr Gunnell was for a gBeat number of years gardener to the late General and Lady Willmot, of Rosebank, Malvern, but retired several years ago as a result of failing health. He was also for years a bell-ringer at the Abbey Church, Great Malvern, and also in the time of the Rectorship of the Rev G M Custance, of Colwall, of whom he was a personal friend, occasionally rang at the Colwall Parish Church. The late Mr Gunnell often related interesting episodes of the days when he was a young man. His wife pre-deceased him some 16 years ago. The funeral took place at the Parish Church on Tuesday afternoon, the remains being brought from Weston by a motor hearse. The Rector (Rev Dr Harris) officiated. The chief mourners were :—Mr and Mrs A G Gunnell (son and daughter-in-law), Mr Jim Gunnell, Mr Henry Gunnell, Mr Charles Gunnell, Mr George Gunnell (sons), Mrs Price (daughter), Mr and Mrs Perrin (daughter and son-in-law), Miss Gunnell (daughter), Mr and Mrs J R Allen (daughter and son-in-law), Mr and Mrs S H Roberson (daughter and son-in-law), Mrs Fletcher (grand-daughter), and Mr Fletcher, Mrs Bunn and Miss Hodges (nieces), Mr T Hodges (nephew), Mr and Mrs Hodges (brother and sister-in-law). Miss Twynam, Mr John Morris and others were also present. The bearers were Messrs W Grundy, H W Allen, G Peacey and W Treherne. Members of the Abbey Bell-ringers, assisted by the Colwall band, rang a muffled peal after the service. A large number of floral tributes were received.

DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM PALMER, OF WELLINGTON HEATH. We regret to record the death this week of Mr William Palmer, of the Farmers' Arms, Wellington Heath, which took place at the Farmers' Arms, yesterday (Thursday) morning, at 8.30, at the advanced age of 73 years. Mr Palmer had been ill for the last six months, and for quite half that period had been confined to his reom, gradually growing weaker and passing away as stated. Dr. McKean was his medical attendant. The late Mr Palmer was a native of Bosbury, and as a young man took the Burtons Farm, Wellington Heath, which he farmed for close on 30 years. In his farming days he was a well- known cider expert, and a good stock farmer, being considered a very good judge of cattle. It is interesting to recall that while he was at the Burtons Farm his horses did the tipping for the banks on the Gloucester branch railway line. Another link with the old days is forth- coming in the fact that when Ledbury stock sales were first started, when the market took place in Homend-street, Mr Palmer sold the first bunch of cattle so disposed of. About 1892 he left the Burtons Farm and took over the Farmers' Arms, Wellington Heath, where he had since resided. In politics he was a strong Liberal, and though he never went in for public life he took a very active part in the cause of Liberalism in the by-gone days. He was a Churchman, and for many years acted as churchwarden at Wellington Heath. Mr Palmer was a widower, and his wife passed away 23 years ago. He leaves a family of three sons and three daughters to mourn his loss, and the deepest sympathy is expressed with them in their bereavement. The sons are Mr J Palmer, of Bristol; Mr E W Palmer, of the New Inn Hotel, Ledbury and Mr Frank Palmer, of Ledbury; and the daughters are Mrs C G Curnock, Arknell Farm Mrs C F Drew, Farmers' Arms and Mrs David Smith, jun., Raycombe, all of Wellington Heath. The interment has been fixed for Monday next at Wellington Heath Churchyard at 3 p.m.

Eirtbo, flDarriaaes, anb E>eatbs. • DEATHS. POWELL.-March 28, at Lower House, Colwall, John Powell, aged 74 years. PALMER.—April 2, at the Farmers- Arms, Wellington Heath, William Palmer, aged 73 years. IN MEMORIAM. STEPHENS.—In loving memory of Charles Wesley Stephens, J. P., C.C., who died April 8th, 1912.

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