The Western Times du lieu suivant : Exeter, Devon, England • 10

WINTER SPORTS, BLOCKED ROADS, TELEPHONE DISLOCATIONS. Devon's Week-end Snowstorm. And, Then Came the Thaw and Floods Devon has been fortunate in regard to the weather where other parts of the country suffered. Whilst snow has fallen heavily in some parts of the county, making roads impassable, South Wales, the Midlands, Esatern Counties, and the North have been in the throes of a blizzard, which in some places was the worst tor 40 years. Villages have been isolated, trains were delayed, telephone services dislocated, people have been lost and found, seven men and women died from the effects; all kinds of sports were abandoned on Saturday; cars were buried in the drifts and had to be left.

Such are the experiences which Devon has missed. Locally the weather has been severe, but the snow which fell on Friday and Saturday thawed and in many places flooding followed. Winter Sports in North Devon DEVON'S FIRST HEAVY FALL and district had its first big fall of snow for tlie winter on-Friday. Omnibuses and other heavy vehicles sent the slush into gutters, and in the low-lyiug parts of the city drains appeared to be hoked by the suddeu onrush of slush and water. SNOW IN NORTH DEVON.

In North Devon people on Friday to find the ground covered with about two inches of snow. Shortly afterwards, however, rain fell and in Barnstaple the streets soon became miniature rivers of slush, and travelling, both awheel and on foot, was most unpleasant. Later the skies cleared aud there was sunshine. BARNSTAPLE LECTURE CANCELLED. A lecture which was to havo been given at Barnstaple in the afternoon in connection with the Farmers' Union had as the lecturer telegraphed from Bristol stating.that owing to the depth of roads.were impassable and he could not get uh HEAVY SNOW AT CREDJTON.

During last nfght and the early liouts of this morning snow fell heavily at Crediton, with the result that the ground was a white mantle, several inches deep. The flakes were very large. Suow began to fall about 1 a.m., aud at about 6 a.m. rain fell and turned tho snow into slush. During yesterday sno wfel lseveral times during the day, but intervals of bright sunshine were experienced.

Cold north-westerly winds blew during the day. In the evening the slow froze and travelling conditions were difficult SNOW IN OKEHAMPTON DISTRICT. I'lie weather in the moorland district near Okehampton was very wintry. Falls nf snow gave way to sleet and rain, and the roads were in places almost impassable. Some of the drifts were over a foot deep.

A Telephone services throughout the Westoouutry have been considerably affected. The weight of the snow on the wires has resulted, in hundreds of miles of wire being brought down. But the more serious damage is that which has been tused many of which have been brought down by the weight of frhe buuw sagging the wires. THUNDERSTORMS AND SNOW Weather at Its Worst in Devon MOTORISTS HELD UP Exeter, Monday. Severe weather conditions were experienced throughout the West during the week-end, and heavy falls of snow, thunder, lightning, hail and heavy rain considerable delay to road traffic, many oi tho mam arterial roads in the district being rendered impassable.

Thunderstorms on Saturday were followed by a heavy fall of enow during, the night. Princetown wae isolated for several hours yesterday morning, following a heavy fall of snow during the night. A number of motorists were held up on the Devil's Bridge Hill, and would have been stranded for a considerable time but for the assistance rendered by passers-by. Flooding in East Devon was experienced coterday, depths varying from one to three feet, and last night the water was still rising. Snow fell for- the third successive day on Exmoor yesterday, and a blizzard swept the rugged country with considerable force, causing ponies and sheet) to seek any available shelter.

The telegraphs system of the Great Western Railway in the western area was slightly dislocated in several districts, owing to the weight of the enow bringing down tho wires, and repair gangs worked throughout the week-end rectifying the trouble. The Southern Railway services in East Devon had been affected, but this morning everything was stated to be practically normal. Tram cervices in the Exeter district were running yesterday with but a lew minutes' delay. NORTH DEVON SNOWBOUND Anxiety About Food in Isolated Exmoor Villages Barnstaple, Monday. There was a marked and very pleasant 'jhange in the weather at Barnstaple this morning, when for some hours the sun shone from a clear blue sky with the warmth of spring- Nearly all traces of Bm snow had disappeared in and immediately arournd the town, hut rnaiiv other parts of North Devon were still held iv winter's severest grip, with snow so deeply-drifted that roads were impassable for traffic.

It was so in the Exinoor district, where there was a heavy fall yesterday morning lor a conple of hours or more. At Lvnton yesterday tobogganing was enjoyed by a good many people. It is anticipated that when such a vast quantity ot snow melts there will be considerable flooding in the valleys. HAILSTORM AT PINHOE Late on Saturday afternoon hail descended in the vicinity of Pinhoe with alarming force. The storm was chiefly for the suddenness of approach, aud ior the 6ize of the hailstones, which were as large as marbles, some nearly half an inch in diameter.

The effect of walking, on thcao hailstones was the as is experienced when walking ou and the noise thejr made against too! and window was terrific. Fortunately the storm was of short or the cil'ccUi might have been more severe. On Sunday 'morning the rcsulte of the heavy rain storms could bo seen in the Hooded fields in tho vicinity of tho Clyst. In such wet weather the flooded areas around-the-river spread- from well below Clyst SI. Mary right up to Broadclyst.

In Poltimorc Park tho water was, in parts, within six feet of the road, and about three feet of water lay over the greater part of the fields, which seem to benefit greatly from their short periods of inundation during the wet months. EvenHhe small ditches and dykes were filled to their utmost capacity, and several had spilled their brown waters over pasture land and garden. CULLOMPTON DISTRICT. In tho Culloinpton district during the week-end there was a considerable amount of snow on the roads, making motoring difficult. Telegraphic and telephonic wires were biowu down, and trains were running Lite.

LANDSLIDES AT TIPTON Railway Line and Roadway Blocked Exeter, Monday. The heavy rains caused considerable damage at Tipton St. John. The River Otter overflowed in parts, and on Sunday morning the main street of the village resembled a miniature river. Landslides were frequent, one at Combe Goyle hill, on the main road, partially blocked traffic.

The worst, however, was on the railway line at, Bowde Bridge, on the Sidmouth "line, where about 30 tons of earth and stone came on the railway, and a gang of workmen were working all last night to get the line ready for traffic this morning, there being no Sunday service of trains on this branch. TELEPHONE POLES DOWN. Heavy demands have been made upon the Post Office engineering staff at Exeter headquarters and in the western districts in consequence of the recent snow and frost. The chief trouble arose from the freezing of snow oh the telegraph and telephone wires, which placed on them an enormous additional weight, with the result that many poles were dragged down, services became badly dislccated. Parties of emergency workers totalling forty or more were promptly called into action.

Services in the Dartmoor area, including Moretonhampstead and Chagford, required attention, and Cullompton, Lynton and Lyme Regis were also affected. Thanks to the special measures taken the GO exchanges were by Saturday reduced to about 20, all these being in tbe East Somerset area, and including Stogumber, Watchet and Langport. During the early hours of Saturday morning and the early hours of yesterday morning another heavy fall of snow was experienced at Crediton. The fall during yesterday morning was equally as heavy as that during the hours of Friday nurning, when there were several inches. Rain again followed the snow and washed a good amount Road and rail traffic at Culmstock was delayed by a conductor wire suspended from two pylons.

It did not quite reach the ground, but came close enough to check both traffic on the Hemyock road and also on the Culm Valley branch line. Owing to the fact that the wire had not been rendered live" railway officials were able to cut through it to allow trains to proceed. FARMERS DIG OUT SHEEP. Tobogganing and other winter sports were made possible at Lynton yesterday. One or two farmers have had to dig out their sheep, but no.

loss has been reported. Princetown was completely cut off yesterday morning owing to a heavy fall of snow. The Methodist Chaplain (Rev. If. W.

Slader) made a gallant attempt to reach tho prison, but was compelled to turn back. Rev. T. Kennedy was unable to attend the Princetown Methodist Church. CHANGED CONDITIONS IN AXE VALLEY.

East Devon, Monday. The conditions in the Axe Valley to-day underwent a considerable change, compared with those obtaining yesterday and on Saturday. Thi cessation of rain for a few hours had the effect of the storm waters decreasing by an appreciable extent. Yesterday only the tops of hedges and short trees rose above the surging waters of the Tiver Axe and its tributaries. To-day the normal course of the river could be discerned.

Near Axminster Station the main line became submerged, aud trains had of necessity to travel at a slow speed. During the height of the storm, the electric light system failed for a time. Roads generally were negotiable for vehicular traffic, but at places drivers had to exercise caution, owing to snowdrifts and thoroughfares being awash to a depth of several inches. SHEEP BURIED ON EXMOOR Exmoor experienced a further heavy fall of snow last night of some hours duration, and the drifts are stated to be 20 feet deep in many places. Farmers are very anxious about their sheep, larger numbers of which are deeply buried in the snow.

They are being dug out as speedily as possible, but it is an exceedingly difficult operation with the snow as high as the hedge tops over wide areas. The Brendon mails were got through to Lynton on horse back, via the lower road, but it is impossible to get through, by any other mode of transport. Tradesmen who made attempts on Friday and Saturday found the difficulties too great. ECHO OF THE STORM Destruction of Telegraph Poles QUESTION IN PARLIAMENT Acland Troyte (C, Tiverton) asked the Postmaster-General iv the House of Commons on Wednesday, whether, in view of the dislocation of the service caused by tlie breaking of telegraph and telephone poles dining the recent severe weather, he will consider the gradual replacement of these foreign poles by English-made poles of steel, or iron, which arc not liable to be broken in this manner. Sir Ernest Bennett replied that steel telegraph poles were much dearer than wooden ones of equal strength, and the substitution of steel poles would result in greatly increased expenditure The breaking of telegraph poles was very rare.

In the recent blizzard the main cause of the breaking of poles was the weight and wind resistance of snow and ice accumulated on the wires. Sfiv Basil Peto (C, Barnstaple): Would not steel poles have stood that weight better than wooden ones? Sir E. Bennett: Possibly, but steel poles are subject to internal corrosion as well as external. Captain Balfour (C, Isle of Thanet): Would not a saving in unemployment benefit result if unemployed men were engaged to make these steel poles? No reply was given. Cheese Making in tho best Cheese vvith tho best Rennet.

Reduced prices. In bottles, (samples), fiain aud LicL. Eieter. POLISHED ACTING PRAISED BY ADJUDICATOR 1 i Drama Festival "Snowed lip with a Duchess and Other Pieces riIHE first North Devon non-competitive drama festival drew a large attendance to the Church Institute, Bidei'ord, on Friday. The performances were of a promising standard, and the official adjudicator of the British Drama League, Miss Frances Mackenzie, highly praised the enterprise of the organisers of the festival and the individual groups for the interest shown and trouble taken in their successful presentations- Holsworthy Women's Institute were responsible for an apt presentation of Snowed Up With a Duchess," parts being successfully taken by Mrs.

Vivian (as Mrs. Hodge), Mrs. Manning (Mrs. Cholmonde- Icy-Jones), Mrs. llannaford (the Duchess of Saltcrton) and Miss Hext (Madame Value).

Members of Bidoford's first team of the Workers Educational Association gave the palace scene from A Midsummer Night's Dream very ably, the players being Miss U. Braddick, Mrs. N. M. Gibbs, Miss II Bow, Mrs.

A. Ackland, Mrs. B. Rickard, Miss G. Braund, Miss M.

Isaac. CLEVER SCHOOL PUPILS. "Colombine was the fantasy cleverly portrayed by the following pupils of llfracombe Seeondarv School: A. W. J.

Delve, F. K. Miss D. M. Reed, E.

Y. Holloway, Miss K. Potts and P. Moore, the producer being Mrs. A.

H. Morgan. Abbotsham Church School pupils gave the trial scene from "The Merchant of Venice," under the direction of Mrs. S. D.

Beer, those appearing being C. Prust. E. Mullet, K. Manning, G.

Lee, F. Lee, R. Glover, L. Allen and Blight. Ilfiacombe was represented by a second fantasy, Everybody's Husband," which was given by ths following members ol tho Dramatic School and produced by Mis.

A. 0. Brajud: Miss D. Reed, Miss E. Biokenbrow, Miss V.

Gumm, Miss N. Evans anil Miss K. Potts. The fifth item of ths comprehcusivc evening's programme was a miracle play, The Travelling Man," played by Miss E. Brokenbrow, Miss J.

Youings and Mr. E. Y. Holloway (Ilfracombe Young Players). EDUCATION IN THE DRAMA.

Sir Arthur Watson, the president, urged education in the drama and play acting as a whole, and said that, from an educational point of view Bideford would profit greatly from these festivals. Owing to sickness among those intending to take part there had to be a reshuffling of the items set down for the initial session, and Saturday afternoon's session was entirely wiped out, but the evening programme was successfully carried through. This included a scene from "The Rivals," presented by the Torrington Workers Educational Association, in which the players were Miss E. Tanton, Miss A. Mortlock, Miss B.

Heard. Mr. B. R. Beasley, and Mr.

J. Page, the producer; a scene from "Richard by pupils of Shebbear College (C. K. Barrett. A.

Mackenzie, G. R. ise, and D. G. French; "The Grand Cham's Diamond," by pupils of Bideford Grammar School (E.

A. Slade, R. E. White, D. K.

Pitt, B. H. Cudmore, and N. G. Clarke; Mr.

N. G. Western; Simple Sketch," by members of Bideford Women's Section British Legion, under the direction of Miss Capper; and "The by Mrs. N. M.

Gibbs, Mrs. B. Rickard, Mr. N. Robertson, and Mr.

S. W. Wright, members of the Bideford Dramatic Club, with Mrs. A. C.

Braund as producer. Notwithstanding the alterations of programme owing to sickness the arctic weather both on the Friday and Saturday adversely affecting the attendances, the festival was a considerable artistic success. CABARET DEPICTS THE GENERATIONS Cripples' Aid The Victorians, The Naughty 90 and the Bright Young Things FINES for EVENING DRESS Originality played a big part in Friday's Boliemian Ball, which attracted over two hundred to the Rougeinont Hotel, Exeter. Organised by Major and Mrs. W.

E. Gatacre and Dame Georgiaua Buller, the event was in aid of the Devonian Association for Cripples Aid, and it is expected that the fund will benefit considerably. The success of the evening depended to a large extent on the excellence of the organisation and the introduction of many unique features, which included a cabaret, this, perhaps, being one of the finest presented in Exeter for several seasons. Large parties of guests were brought by Mrs. W.

E. Gatacre, Mrs. Putnam, Dame Georgiaua Buller, Miss Ursula Jervis, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. William-Powlett, Lady Barnes, Mrs.

Noel Quickc, aud Mrs. Brian. Many of the guests camo in fancy dress, and the scene, viewed from the balcony, presented a colourful and delightful spectacle. Mr. S.

E. C. Walker was attired as a Neapolitan, Mr. Eric Putnam as Spanish, Major Gatacre as a-Bohemian artist, Mr. R.

Wayland-Smith as Uncle Sam, Mr. H. C. Worrall as Bonny Prince Charlie, Mr. C.

E. J. Western as Georgian Courtier, Mr. David Worrall as an American tourist, Mr. H.

Goundry as Soapy Sponge, Dr. Fuller as a Dutch boy, Mr. C. C. Mallock as a Louis Seize Courtier, Mr.

John Fox as a G.W.R. engineer, and Mr. A. E. Dulley as Harlequin.

The Red Lyres Dance Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Len Newberry played fur the dance and the cabaret. Colonel and Mrs. Gatacre had arranged a delightfully novel and elaborate scheme of decoration, which wa6 capitally carried out by them and their party, with the help of the hotel staff. The only touch of Bohemiaiiism in the spacious ballroom were the multi-coloured gargoyle masks in a row upon the panelling, while, in contrast, great branches of silvered balloons, tied together to look like grape-clusters, and backgrounded by large vine-leaves cut out of veined black paper, lent dignity to the pillars.

In the corridor leading to the billiardroom, however, Bohemianism ran merry riot, the walls being hung with multicoloured posters, saucily plastered with amusing contradictory legends cut from other placards, and the billiard-room itself turned into a picturesque fair-ground, with gaily striped booths round the three sides, from which fish and chips were served, garlands of tiny flags and poloniee overhead, and orange-trees in tubs. FINES FOR EVENING DRESS. The organisers had had the happy idea of stipulating 44 fancy dress at the ball, and granting exemption," at the cost of an extra half-crown a head for the funds, to all guests who chose to come in ordinary evening attire. The consequence was a very picturesque medley of styles, smart modern dance frocks mingling with character costumes of all periods in the ballroom during ihe dancing. THE CABARET.

Delightfully original in conception, and cleverly carried out, the cabaret, Generations," was a very fascinating feature of the ball. Girls, as charming as their Early Victorian great-grandmothers looked, in the picturesque dresses of the Sixties of last century, waltzed into the limelight in single lile procession, their bare arms curving gracefully up over their heads, to open the first item, The Victorians." Wearing filmy white net crinolined frocks, looped up at intervals round the wide hems by rosettes of the material, with ruches edging the sloping-shouldered line of the decolletage, and forming tiny sleeves, they had dainty floral bandeaux two pink, two blue, two white their heads. This chorus comprised Miss Sheila Putnam, Miss Betty Earley, Miss Heather Lock, Miss Betty Courtney, Miss Betty Fowke, and Miss Dorothy Hunter. Miss Valda Forster (of Wellington), producer of The Victorians," was its leading lady, too, and was gowned like the others, but in silver gauze over pale pink, looped up with pink roses, while she had pink roses in her pretty hair. Captain Maynaid, partnering her in the skilful dancing of the waltz, to the strains of the Blue Danube," made a fitting companion picture, in a genuine officer's mess uniform of the period, gay with scaTlet and gold lace, and correctly accompanied by the side-whiskers and moustache of the Victorian beau, and the white kid gloves that were indispensable for gentlemen in the ballroom in those days.

THE NAUGHTY NINETIES. In vivid contrast to the Early Victorians, dignity was the next sceha, The Naughty Nineties." This was arranged by Mrs. Small, who with Major Henry Shrubb, led the merry crowd in a rollicking romping Polka," whose mirth-provoking effect was enhanced by Major Shrubb's comic singing of Darling Mabel," and his comedy acting generally. Miss Judith Stanley, Miss Diana Davidson. Miss Joan Simpson, Miss Jane Currie, Miss Cynthia Bryan, Miss Biddy Hunter, and Miss Margaret Molesworth were quaintly the Music-Hall Belles of the period, in long umbrella skirts of black and white plaid, that were flirted up at the high kicks to reveal voluminous white embroidered petticoats, and slim, black-clad feet and ankles, with crimson bows ou the shoes.

Jackets of the period, a la Militaire, iv crimson cloth, with black Astrachan colars aud cuffs, completed the costumes, with which little porkpie hats of black aud red, jauntily set, were worn, and black kid gloves stitched with white, while small black Astraehan muffs were carried. Mrs. Small, as soloist, was similarly, but more smartly, attired, in white taffetas and scarlet velvet jacket, and Major Shrubb was the droll Masher" in flannels and blazer, and sailor hat. The Bright Young Things of to-day, Jed by Miss Margaret Beesley, deliciousiy completed the Generations." They were Miss Daphne Davidson Miss Julia Mardon, Miss Rachel Molesworth. Miss Helen Mackworth.

Miss Diana Gatacre, and Miss Nadiue Crofton-Atkins, all alertly doing physical jerks in the modern, white-trousered, girls' suits, whose pullovers and accessories made smart colour studies, particularly well suiting the young wearers. The only very fair members of the party, Miss Mardon and Miss Gatacre, had their short-sleeved woollen jumpers of Royal blue, with shining vermilion waistbelts, while the other four wore vermilion jerseys and black belts, and had red pompoms on their white beret tarns. Miss Beesley, centring the troupe, wore a blue and white jersey with blue halter collar, and a vermilion belt. The blue and red pull-overs, by the way, were the skilful work of the protegees of the Devonian Association for Cripples' Aid in East Southernhay, who are thus given muchappreciated employment in their own homes. During the evening bunches of violets and other flowere were sold by five charming ladies, the Misses Biddy Hunter, Evelyn Courtnay, Jane Currie, Audrey Spencer, and Jaue Warneford for the Fund; SOUTH MOLTON'S NEW AMBULANCE "A Blessing to the District" A large number of people attended the -i-'Vdcdicatiou of South Molton and district's new motor ambulance in the Market Hall at South Molton on Saturday afternoon.

The ceremony was performed by the Vicar of South Molton (Rev. H. E. Nut-tall), who prayed that their hearts might be so touched that they might williugly respond to the call for assistance in that work. Revs.

T. J. Price (Wesleyan), H'enrick Jones (Congregational), and T. M. Keogh (Georgenympton) also took part in the devotions.

The Mayor (Dr. P. H. Seal) was also present with the Mayoress aud their daughter, the Town Clerk (Mr. J.

Furse Sanders). several members of the Corporation, Lord and Lady Poltimore, of North Molton, Mr. F. B. "Wyatt (joint clerk' to South Moltou Rural District Council), L.

Griffiths (hon. treasurer of the Appeals Committee), and others. The ambulance, which with its insurance and equipment cost £HO, about of which still remains to be raised, will te worked by local members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, who were present under Supt. G.

E. B.owdcn, and looked very smart. A BLESSING TO THE LOCALITY. Handing over the ambulance to the Mayor for the use of the neighbourhood. Lord Poltimore said the way that people had subscribed, in these hard times, towards the acquisition of the ambulance, showed how greatly it was appreciated by everyone.

His Lordship specially mentioned the efforts Mr. T. B. Willraetts, the hon. secretary, and Mr.

A. Eldridge, in connection with the effort, and congratulated all concerned on the success that had been attained in securing such a splendid ambulance for the use cf their town aud district. His Lordship hoped the calls upon the use of the ambulance would be few. but he felt it would be a great blessing to the locality. The Mayor, receiving the ambulance, said Lord and Lady Poltimore were always ready to give their whole-hearted support to anything for the welfare of their neighbourhood.

too, hoped that the occasions on which the use of the ambulauce would be called upon would be few and far between, but it was good to know that it would always be available in case of need. His Worship said he had personally been interested in the acquisition of the ambulance. FOR TOWN AND DISTRICT. Dr. Seal was Chairman of the Appeals Committee, and it was with a feeliug of satisfaction that it had now been handed over to him for use of their town and district.

Their hearty thanks were due to all who had subscribed to the fund for its purchase, also to the members of the Committee who had worked most enthusiastically in the cause, and to Messrs. Moor and Son, of South Molton, for the very fine way ill which the ambulauce had been turned Thanks to Lord and Ijady Poltimore were voiced by Alderman D. J. C. Bush, seconded by Councillor E.

G. Walker, who referred appreciatively to the keen interest which Lord and Lady Foltimore took in the welfare of the district and the cordiality with which they were always received by its people. An inspection was afterwards made of the ambulance, which was generally BUDE ENTERTAINMENT Pupils of St. Catherine's Delight Large Audience Before a very large audience pupils of St. Catherine's P.N.E.U.

School gave a delightful variety entertainment in the Parish Hall, Bude, on Friday and Saturday. The proceeds are being devoted to the Waif's and Strays and Girl Guides. Following the opening chorus, the curtain rose ou the "Fairy Revel," those taking part being Phillipa Goldsmith, Cecily Norwood, Beryl Griffin, Katherine Griffin, Mary Pickard, Elizabeth Cardale, and Stella Crossley-Meates, Ann Richards, Lorna Mcc, Barbara Thomas, Rosemary Monro, Margaret Norman, Dione Wolf, Barbara Coombs, Margaret Jeffery, Peggy Lawson, Ursula Norman-Taylor, Ruth Wilson, Betty Penhale, Jean Dutton, Margaret Blackall, Patricia Halse, and Helen Goldsmith. The third item was an amusing and cleverly acted scene of a family party held up by'motor bandits. In the fifth item, "The Drill Sergeant's Nightmare," Edith Cooper was the sergeant and Cicely Tiuley, Patience Dudgeon, Anne Edward-Collins, Hermione Wolf and Lorna Mcc, the drill class.

"Idyll" was beautifully timed and danced by Jeanette English, Sybilla Luxmore, anu Edna Mee. Their performances reflected great credit on their teacher, Miss Heggie of Miss Hickey's School of Dancing. "The Panic Scene from Cranl'ord was charmingly acted by Edith Cooper, Joan Lander, Vera Wharry, Jeanctte English, and Yvonne Bluett. Tho singing throughout the whole programme was of an unusually high standard and the enunciation was remarkably clear. Votes of thanks were tendered on Friday by Rev.

A. C. Williams (Stratum) and on Saturday by Rev. S. W.

Drewcr (Poughill). FUNERAL OF MRS. H. A. NEWTON AT OKEHAMPTON.

The funeral took place at ulichaiupton. Monday, of Mrs. Harriett Ann Newton, wile of the late Mr. William Newton, who died at the home of her daughter at Torquay, aged 76. A service was conducted by the Vicar (Rev.

R. H. Welchman). The chief mourners were Mr. William Newton (son), S.

Baker. Mrs. W. Elstonc, Mrs. W.

Allin (daughters), Messrs. Jack Voadcn. Willie and Stanley Allen Misses Joannie Voaden and Annie King (grandchildrenl Mr. Thomas Paige. Mr.

William Paige, Mr. John Paige (brothers). Messrs. John Paige. William Paige.

J. Hitt, Misses M. Rice, L. (Jutland, B. Perkins, L.

Hitt. B. Walters (nephews and nieces), Mr. R. Walters, Mr.

J. Newton (brothers-in-law). Mr. S. Baker.

Mr. W. Klstone, Mr. W. Allin (sons-in-law), Mrs.

E. Newton (daughter-in-law). Mrs. Annie Clements (cousin). Among those who attended were Mr.

W. Lias, Mr. H. Dustan, Mr. W.

Allen, Mrs. W. Hole, Mrs. F. Venton.

Mrs. P. Stokes, Mrs. P. Day, Miss Hortop, Mr.

M. Pike. Mrs. P. Steer, Miss V.

Steer. Mrs. Brock. Mrs. Dymcnt, Mrs.

Pellow (Meldon), Mrs. Jeffery (Meldon). Mrs. Southcombe, Mr. and Mrs.

W. Brook, Mrs. H. 3eer, Miss J. Friendship.

Mrs. J. Huxtable, Mrs. T. Wills, Mrs.

Gillard. Mrs. P. Middleton. Mrs.

W. Brook, Mrs. W. lively, Mrs. G.

H. Gratton (Boasley). Mrs. W. Squires.

Mrs. J. (Jockwill, Mrs. D. Phillips.

Beautiful floral tributes included those from the sous and daughters; grandchildren; Brother John; brothers aud niece; George, Annie and children- Err. and Ede; Mrs. Steer and Vera; Will, Beat, Jim aud Lena; Mr. and Mrs. Jordan and family; neighbours: Mr.

and Mrs. J. Ruby and family; Mrs. Rendle and family: Mrs. M.

A. Lee Mr. aud Mrs. Hole and Miss Kyle; Mr. and Mrs.

T. 11. Cbaminss; Mr. and Mrs. J.

Unstable and family; Mrs. E. Finuoanc; Leu aud Bert; Mrs. Martin and Ivy: Mr. and Mrs.

LaTk: Miss Bar ratt: Mrs. Weymouth; Mrs. Abrahams; aU at Lcwdowii; aud Mrs, Avery LATE Mr. C. F.

C. LUXMOORE Member of Well-known Devon Family OKEHAMPTON FUNERAL riMiE funeral of Mr. Charles Frederick Coryndon Luxmoore, J.P., F.R.G.S., F.S.A., of Stafford Barton, Dolton, near Okehampton, whose death occurred at a Plymouth nursing home last Saturday, took place at Okehampton, on Wednesday. There wae no mourning, by request. WELL-KNOWN ART COLLECTORS.

The late Mr. Luxmoore was a member Of a well-known Devon family whose predecessors were connected with the lords of the manor of Okehampton fur many centuries. A well-known art collector and a distinguished authority on antiques, he loaned valuable collections of china at various times to London, Exeter and Plymouth Museums. With a 10-year-old companion. Mr.

Luxmoore penetrated miles up the Amazon in search of Colonel Fawcett, the Newton Abbot explorer, who was lost in the heart of the Brazilian jungle in 1025. but gave up the search through illness and after encountering attacks by natives and other difficulties. Mr. Luxmoorc was -chairman of the Eggesford Hunt, and was one of 'the finest shots in tho West-country. He was 01 years of age, educated at Eton, and served a few years with the Cheshire Regiment.

The service was taken by Rev. R. H. Welchman (Vicar of Okehampton), and the hymns sung were Rock of Ages" and Onward, Christian Soldiers." Mr. S.

A. Janes presided at the organ. The remains were interred in the family vault in the churchyard. THE FAMILY MOURNERS. The immediate mourners were Mrs.

Luxmoore (widow), Capt. C. Luxmoore, C. 0. Luxmoore, and Mr.

J. Luxmoore (sons), Mrs. Holtby, the Misses and M. Luxmoore (daughters), Dr. Holtby (son-inlaw), Mrs.

C. Luxmoore, Mrs. John Luxmoore (daughters-inlaw), Mrs. Rowan (sister-in-law), Comdr. Rowan, Mr.

and Mrs. Coryndon-Luxmoore, of Sherborne (cousins). The bearers were the following employees on the Stafford Barton Messrs. A. Woollaeott, W.

Turner, J. and D. Maynard, C. Sanders, F. Lewis, H- Heard, and A.

Palmer. Among those present were: The Mayor of Okehampton (Mr. W. Chamings), Rev. H.

J. Hasland (Dolton), Rev. D. W. Jackson (Dowland), Dr W.

F. Mitchell (Hatherleigh), Air-Commodore P. Smyth-Osbourne (Exbourne), Admiral and Mrs. Radcliffe (Winkleigh), Capt. F.

W. Dewhurst (Royal Marines, Plymouth), Cot. Browning (Dawlish), Col. A. M.

Bent (Exeter), Major F. Murphy (Exbourne), Major L. H. Morris (Chief Constable of Devon), and Mrs. Morris.

Messrs. S. Home, G. A. Atkinson, H.

C. Brown (clerk to the Okehampton Justices), F. R. Rowley (representing Royal Albert Memorial, Exeter), S. A.

Yeo (representing Okehampton and District Agricultural Association, of which the late Mr. Luxmoore was a past president), V. R. Syiuone (representing Messrs. C.

H. Symons (agents for Mr. Luxmoore's Devonshire estate), J. Heale, C. J'ishleigh and R.

Clements (Dolton Football Club), J. Tripe (representing Mr. W. P. Martin, Master of Eggesford Foxhounds), W.

J. Couldridge (representing National Provincial Bank), Anthony Murphy, S. Brown (Ckehampton), J. T. Miller (Okehampton), H.

Bealey, H. M. Jury, W. R. Clement, S.

G. Knight, J. L. Wheaton, W. Lock, K.

J. Hutchings, L. Martin. Messrs. D.

Heard, P. C. Harris (Dolton), C. R. Carley, H.

Read (Exeter), T. lleale, A. Phillips (Lydford), R. H. K.

Johnson (Winkleigh), W. R. Austin, T. Glass, W. D.

German, C. Westcott (Ashwater). L. Skinner, G. P.

Gunn (representing Messrs. S. P. Gunn and Son, Okehanipton), F. J.

Glass, R. Martin (Folly Gate), 11. A. Westcott (Dowland), J. F.

Bailey, W. K. Bailey, P. T. Lewis, E.

H. Heard (Dolton), J. R. Glover, R. M.

Chambers (Winkleigh). HUNT REPRESENTED. Messrs. Jack Lynj (huntsman) and Bert Wills (whip) attended in hunting pink on behalf of the Eggesford Foxhounds. Thero were also present Mcsdames H.

Read (Exeter), D. W. Jackson (Dowland), Herbert, Symons. E. Southcott, Heale, T.

Ridge, "Stokes, F. Colo, Misses Saunders, B. Blackmore, M. Knight, D. Squire (Dolton), Kitson E.

Newcumbe, J. Harvey and V. Venton. Mr. Tapley Soper, of Exeter, who intended to represent the Society of Antiquaries and the Devon and Cornwall Record Society, was unavoidably absent.

COLLIDED WITH SHEEP Lorry Driver Fined at Tiverton A lorry driver summoned at Tiverton Petty Sessions Tuesday with driving without due care and attention, was alleged to have run through a flock of 38 sheep, injuring three, one of which had since died, grazed the wheel house of a farm on his near side, frightened two horses, so that one of them bolted, and to have continued further about 28 yards past the sheep before pulling up. Defendant, Hugh Worthington Sylvanus Crocker, of Sampford Peverell, a dealer, was fined £2 and £1. 15s. costs. Three previous convictions were mentioned.

Crocker, who pleaded Not Guilty," was stated by Supt. Gill to have been driving from the direction of Huntsham towards Uplowman. Defendant said the sheep were only ten yards from him when he first saw them. ASH BURTON WHIST DRIVES. There was a large attendance at the fortnightly whist drive, held in the Ashburton Liberal Olub.

Mr. John A. Maun was the M.C., and tho refreshment arrangements were carried out under the supervision of Mesdames E. Hall and E. Shepherd.

Mrs. Shepherd distributed tho prizes to Miss 1). Brooks and Mrs. E. Shepherd, Messrs.

P. Waldron and A. T. consolation, Mr. A.

Salter; free tickets for next whist drive, Mrs. Lang aud Mr. Hext; competition, Mr. K. Little.

The prize-winners at the fortnightly whist drive of the Ashburton Women's Unionist Association, held at, the London Hotel, were: Ladies: Mrs. EggOcei: 2. Mrs. Eales. Gentlemen: l.

Mr. Hanilyn; 2, Miss I. Martin. Jx. Skimier distributed the nrjzca.

MR. MARTIN COLES HARMAN Arrested on Fraud Conspiracy Chafr? LUNDY ISLAND BUYER Mr. Martin Coles the was arrested Tuesday, taken to Lane Police Station, in the City of and charged with conspiracy to defraud connection with the affairs of Corporation, Ltd. With him were arrested the lollop threo directors of the ji, Berkeley Fairfax Conigrave, Mr. Herbert Pourjds, Mr.

Emil Georges Changeat. WEST COUNTRY ASSOCIATIONS. Mr. Harman has West Country tions, and in October, 1925, he purcba 5 Lundy Island at a price of £16,000. told the Express and Echo at' time of the sale that he would cultivate island and its people as a hobby, mak one of the manor houses his home, and spending such leisure tyj there as his life in the city would him.

Mr. Harman is of Devon descent, 3 tL at that time he said that he knew county well and loved it. It had been the dream of his life to become owner of ono of its sea fastnesses. A I have known Lundy for 20 years, 3 I was always attracted by it," he said He issued to the inhabitants coins, made in Birmingham, and bea a representation of a puffin on one sl and his own head on the other. The i was held by the Courts to be illegal was withdrawn.

SPECTACULAR CAREER. Mr. Harman has had one of the remarkable and spectacular careers in history of the City of London. Starch as a junior clerk, at one time it estimated that the companies affiliated the group he controlled had a total cap of £14,000,000. is a director of some fourteen panics, of the majority of which chairman.

They are concerned finance, oil, gold mining, artificial Lf rubber, public services and 1,1 activities. Subsequently to an action a I order was made against Mr. Haritfja According to his statement of affairs- i liabilities totalled £605,544, of £568,684 was expected to rank. were £10,636. Against, the order ting him bankrupt he sucoestj' I appealed, but last month the order of a dication was restored.

Mr. Harman's wife, who died 1931, was buried on Lundy Island. ACCUSED BEFORE THE London, Martin Coles Harman, 47, described a 5 Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London? I( Berkeley Fairfax 61, stated be of Lancaster Gate, London, H. Pouuds, 64, whose address was give? 'a Russell-road, London, and Georges Changeat, 56, described as of tholomew-road, London, N.W., before the magistrate at the Guily tI Police Court to-day, after their sensat' 0 arrest last night. They were charged with having.

November 10th, 1930, and August 31st, unlawfully conspired together, and Ji others unknown, to cheat and defraud 6 persons as then were shareholder 5 Chosen Corporation, Ltd. )a All four had been released on bail night. Mr. Harman was chairman of the CorporaTion, and the others were When the four stood in tin; dock bef ol crowded Court, Mr. J.

D. Roberts, prosecution, said that he and the defence had agreed to a substai 1 adjournment. ,8 Detective-Inspector Philpot gave dence of arrest. When he went, yestej.j afternoon, with other officers, to the of the company in Angel Court, and Harman that he had a warrant for A arrest, with three others, on a cbarg conspiracy and fraud, he made no i' Ho (Harman) sent for the others, and 1 also made no reply to tho warrants. Mr.

Roberts asked for an until March 29- Mr. De Verteuil and Mr. Beaglcy defence) nodded assent, and the (Sir Stephen Killik) admitted the dants to bail. Mr. Harman's bail consisted of sureties of £2,500 each, and that of others of two sureties of £1,000 cad 1 LATE MR.

F. DARCH Funeral of Former Hfraco Licensee The funeral of Mr. Frederick Darch, St. Brannock's-road, Ilfracombe, licensee of the Prince of Wales Hotel, combe, took place, Tuesday, and was attended. A service conducted fll jl' Philip and James Church by Frcb.

Johnson. fi I The chief mourners were: Mrs. (widow). Mrs. Archer, Mrs.

Giddy, Mrs. Kingdon (daughters), Darch (brother), Mr. F. Slover law), Messrs. Mont, Sid, George and (sons-in-law), Mrs.

Broom-Hall law), Mr. and Mrs. W. Cox (brothcM 0 and sister-in-law), Florrie, Nellie, Do 1 3, Frank (nieces and nephew), Mrs. and Mrs.

Ash (cousins). Among the general public present ei Messrs. H. Williman. R.

Benoke F- W. Bowden, W. Scacey, G. Fine- V' Barbeary, L. Lewis, W.

Rudd, R. 1 C. P. Bawden. E.

Bawdeu, L. Asbl' ollJ Tucker (old school mate), J. 1 i Pennington, G. Yeo, F. Barbearv, J.

vJIP W. Rudd. F. Rudd, C. Lidden, J.

J. Ham, H. Fearce, G. Norman, P. Armstrong (Lee), Mr.

and Mrs- 'tM Becker, Mrs. P. Smith, Mr. aud Stevens, Mrs. A.

Barbeary, Mr. ami Bengey. Representing Messrs. Rowe, A jjfand Wood, solicitors. Ilfracombe, aS fjfff W.

F. Watts, and representing the combe branch of the Oddfellows' Society Messrs. W. E. Withecombe, W.

F- V.vli 1 L. Chugg, H. Hiscock, W. Mckey, J. A.

Dadds, S. M'orroau, T. Williams. order of the Oddfellows' burial servicer read by Mr. W.

E. Withecombe at tbe side, the interment taking place iv Members of-tho acted as bearers. jjof There were a large number. (Continued in Next Column). (Continued from Preceding Column).

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