Mr A W Cock auctioned three freehold properties in the town. These were 7 Elm Grove, 13 Vinegar Hill and a dwelling house and stables at 1 Bull Hill , the latter premises formerly known as The Cornish Arms .

Bideford Borough council holds tribunals every week, sitting in the Town Hall , to hear applications for exemption from military service. Herniman Prust woodyard, 32 years old, proprietor of a grocery and provisions merchant's business, was granted exemption as long as he remains in his present occupation. He has been left single handed as both his assistants have joined up. His 5 brothers are al ready serving in the Army. Albert Henry Prance, a Fish and Chip shop proprietor, claimed that his wife could not carry on the business which would have to be closed if he went to war. It was obvious that such a business was a great advantage to the people living in the neighbourhood. He was granted a one month exemption.

Ladies interested in Motor Cycling should inspect the latest model , the "Royal Ruby" 2 stroke, perfect in every detail , now on show at Messrs George Boyle, 1 Allhalland Street.

At a meeting of Bideford urban District council it was decided that the names of those who had volunteered for the War should be displayed on boards fixed in the Market.

The Taw & Torridge Fishery Conservators heard a status report from the Superintendent water Bailiff. Large numbers of salmon have passed through the town and on to the upper waters of the river. Salmon fishing was very good and a good number of fish had been taken. The weather was too cold for trout fishing.

Henry Hopkins of Bideford was summoned for using headlights on a motorcycle at 10.10pm on 29th March. He pleaded guilty through i gnorance. superi ntendent Hul land said that under current regulations, no headlights were to be carried within 6 miles of the sea or estuary. Mr Hopkins was fined 2/6d.