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At a conference at which the Imperial War Graves Commission explained the scope of its work, Mr Rudyard Kipling emphasised that the general desire was for equality of treatment for equal sacrifice. Therefore, uniformity and simplicity are to distinguish war cemeteries all over the world in which the British dead are buried. Every headstone will carry the man's name, his regimental badge and a short inscription.

At a meeting of the Bideford School Managers, it was reported that the ringworm cases at the Old Town School were decreasing. It was emphasised that children cannot leave school immediately on reaching the age of 14, but have to complete the school term in which they reach that age. At the Appledore Church Schools’ Prize Giving evening, the Chairman, Rev. G P Scholey, M.A., made a strong appeal for more sympathy in the matter of education and that parents appreciate the immense practical value of it. In his speech, Mr P K Harris endeavoured to show that absolute regularity of scholars was essential for the welfare of the scholars, teachers and school.

At a meeting of the Bideford Branch of the Devon Farmers’ Union, a letter from the County Secretary calling attention to the latest demand of the Labour representatives on the Agricultural Wages Board for a minimum wage of 50s per week was discussed. Mr Metherell said this continuous meddling with the wages question was going to upset the whole industry. It was necessary, he said, to put up a big fight and the National Farmers’ Union wanted the farmers at their back, Forty two shillings (the current minimum in operation for a few weeks) was the outside limit he considered they could obtain.

In district news, Appledore householders are being considerably inconvenienced by the scarcity of coal and some have no coal for cooking purposes. In Hartland, there is still a considerable quantity of corn and roots to be tilled, and extensive preparations are being made for the large number of visitors expected for the summer season. At Bideford County Sessions, Richard Sanders (18) and Wilfred Acford (16), pleaded guilty to playing football in the Square at Northam on a Sunday evening. The case was dismissed with cautions. It was agreed that various improvements to the Pannier Market at Torrington will be made by S Piper & Sons who submitted the lowest tender. At Woolsery, Wilfred Wonnacott failed to return home with his younger brother after visiting a farm after school. Although search parties set out, Mr and Mrs Jabez Johns found him trudging along between Sowden Cottages and Providence Chapel at 10.45pm. He was conveyed the 3 miles home by Messrs William Prouse and Walter Johns.

In sport, Capt. H C C Tippet secured the Kashmir Cup trophy for the Royal North Devon Golf Club; the Club also beat Northam Artisans’ Club at their annual match. In the first match of the season in connection with the Devon Shield Competition (bowls), surprisingly Bideford beat Barnstaple. Torrington Association Football Club and its supporters celebrated last season’s successes in winning the ‘Football Express’ with about 150 enjoying dinner at the local Drill Hall. Mr C S F Harding (Old Town Boys’ School) writes to the Gazette appealing to the readers and asking for the donation of any old sports material such as old cricket stumps, damaged bats, etc. for the use of the scholars.

Properties for sale are dwelling houses at 2 Westview Terrace, 30-32 Meddon Street, Kennel Court (Torrington Lane), 22 Brookfield Street, ‘North View’, ‘Northcot’, ‘Westcombe Cottage’, 7 Westcroft Terrace, 14 Alexander Terrace (Chanters Lane), all in Bideford; and in Northam, Chircombe Cottage, and a disused lime kiln and garden in Limers Lane,

There’s still a few more days to visit Mr Marshall, The Great Eye Specialist, who is at Sanders’ Temperance Hotel, in Bideford. He has 36 years’ experience and thousands of testimonials.

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