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The title says it all eh? I love the way the dogs are just hovering waiting for their piece. Kimba loves the goat head. She goes nuts for them...
The improvements to Slaughter Lane at South 1st Street are designed to increase safety and improve mobility by adding a second left-turn lane at both approaches to the intersection on Slaughter Lane. The improvements will also enhance and pedestrian and bicycle connectivity by adding new shared use paths on Slaughter Lane and South First Street.
The slaughter of a cow to fulfil a feast, gives a narrative parallel between the recent bloodshed of human beings to achieve democracy and freedom.
In Chinese northeast，people have a custom that each will kill a pig at the end of the year， aim is to have the Spring Festival.
The name of the village of Lower Slaughter stems from the Old English name for a wet land 'slough' or 'slothre' (Old English for muddy place) upon which it lies. This quaint village sits beside the little Eye stream and is known for it's unspoilt limestone cottages in the traditional Cotswold style.
The stream running through the village is crossed by two small bridges and the local attraction is a converted mill with original water wheel selling craft type products.
Carlsbad Caverns NP - Slaughter Canyon Cave Tour - Scenes from inside the Slaughter Canyon Cave. This is the largest pillar. I think the ranger said that the only larger one is in China.
A "Thankful Village"
The plaque hangs on the wall of the Parish Hall in Upper Slaughter.
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Cheltenham Chronicle: Saturday 28th August 1920
"The Parish Hall and Village Club, Upper Slaughter, to be opened on Wednesday 8th September to commemorate the ending of the Great War, was given by Major E. F. Witts D.S.O., on a 90 years lease at a nominal rent of £500, subscribed by the inhabitants of Upper Slaughter.
The village of Upper Slaughter has perhaps the unique and happy experience that although almost every man who was eligible joined the Army or Navy during the war, no one from the village was killed.
A commemoration bronze medal has been struck bearing on one side, the Slaughter arms and on the reverse “GR 1914-1920” Presented to the soldiers and sailor’s and children of the the village in commemoration of the war"
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Cheltenham Chronicle: Sat 11th September
"Upper Slaughter Commemorates the end of the War
Parish Hall as thankoffering for safe return of all her sons
Parishioners of Upper Slaughter have great cause for thankfulness that not one of the 54 men belonging to the parish who served in the Army and Navy during the great war lost his life.
How best to recognise and commemorate in a permanent way this unique experience for so large a village was the object of a meeting held after the Peace celebration?
It was eventually decided that one of the most important needs of the parish was a parish hall and village club. The suggestion found unanimous favour and a committee of 15 men, with Mr Blake as chairman and Mr T. East jun, as hon.sec, was appointed to the settle the details.
Major Edward Witts very kindly came to their aid and his offer to give two small buildings that could be converted into a suitable halld was gratefully accepted. The only condition imposed by Major Witts was that the building should be let on a 99 years’ lease at the nominal rent of 1s per year.
The committee next considered the best means of obtaining the funds for carrying out the necessary alterations and improvements to the premises.
It was agreed to make an effort to obtain all the money needed by public subscription. A list was opened and the committee were agreeably surprised by the response, for up to Wednesday, when the parish hall was opened, 112 persons had subscribed £591 and the hall was opened free of debt. At the end of the hall are the usual ante-rooms etc. The trustees are Major Witts, Col E. P. Brassey, and Capt A. S. Willes. The hall whcil will be uses as a village club and for entertainments, etc., will be managed by a small committee whose chairman will be Mr Blake.
To commemorate the return of all the Upper Slaughter men, a hundred special bronze medals were struck and one was give to each of the Service men, then being give to the eldest child or representative of each home that was not directly represented in Army or Navy.
There was a large attendance at the opening of the hall on Wednesday afternoon. Inside and outside the building was gaily bedecked with flags. The Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Yeomanry Band (under Bandmaster Frank Dawes) was in attendance and after some selections in the square, played the National Anthem.
The company then adjourned to the hall for the speech making and Capt A. S. Willes, in asking Mrs Broome Witts to open the hall, explained the steps that were taken for its provision. They were all thankful that the parish had not been called up to provide a memorial cross, and that Upper Slaughter was unique that every man who joined up and served in the Great War had returned home. The hall would be used for a club, and especially for entertainments on Saturday nights during the winter months, when it was difficult for the parishioners to go long distances for entertainments elsewhere. There had been a most gratifying response to the appeal for subscriptions. Although some were for small sums, yet the committee appreciated these as much as they did the large ones. The hall, he was pleased to say, would be opened free of debt. Not only was the village of Upper Slaughter unique in not having lost any sons in the war, but also having had six in one family who had served with distinction. These were the 5 sons of Mrs Broome Witts, and her daughter, Miss Agnes Witts, who did war work both in France and Salonika. They were therefore please that Mrs Broome Witts, whose family had done som much, had consented and was present to open that commemorative parish hall (applause).
Mrs Broome Wills, who had a hearty reception, said she felt honoured and privileged at being asked by the committed to declare the hall open for the use of this parish and Eyford. It had been built to commemorate the great War in which the manhood of the village took part right nobly, and the fact that through God’s mercy each and every man had been preserved from the perils of war. This was she believed an almost unique village as in nearly every village, even the smallest size, memorials to the fallen were being erected. While they should rightly be full of gratitude for the return of their men, it was well not to entirely forget those who had died ‘the we might live’. Two names occurred to her in connection with the village. One was the bearer of a name closely associated with the welfare of the place for nearly 50 years, and himself born in the parish and liberal benefactor thereto, who perished in the trenches in France when commanding his battalion.
She referred to Col. Harold Ernest Brassey.
The other bore a name respected in the parish for generation. He fought gallantly with our overseas forces and returned only a few weeks ago to his native home to await his call to rest – a human wreck, broken in health, by the save devices of a cruel enemy.
She referred to Frank Cambray.
They offered their respectful sympathy to his aged mother.
It was a matter of great regret to her that she could not present the medals to the soldiers, which the committed had kindly requested her to do. She, however, trusted that everyone would have a most enjoyable afternoon at Copse hill.
She had the greatest pleasure in declaring the hall open.
Having been closely connected with the village of Upper Slaughter for over 40 years, it was her earnest wish that the hall might be of the greatest possible use and benefit to this and future generations (applause).
Little Miss Rhoda Bateman then presented Mrs Broome Witts with a lovely bouquet of roses for which Mrs Broome Witts expressed sincere thanks.
Cheers having been give for Mrs Broome Witts, a move was made to the square, where the company led by the Yeomanry band, sang ‘Now thank we all our God’.
A move was afterwards made for Copse Hill to a fete that had been arranged, the proceeds of which are given to the Village Club Funds.
The Yeomanry band was in attendance, and played selections during the afternoon on the terrace in front of Copse Hill House, and for dance music in the evening.
There was a tug-of-war for teams of nine men from villages with a radius of 16 miles, bowling for a live pig for the men, bowling for a pair of fowls by the ladies, guessing the live weight of a pig (the prize being a sovereign), roundabouts, etc.
Shortly after 4 (?) o’clock the commemorative medals were presented by Baroness de Tuyll. On one side of the medal was a crown, laurel wreath, the initials ‘G R’ and the figures ‘1914 – 1919’. On the reverse side, was the Upper Slaughter coat of arms and around the edge, the following inscription, ‘This medal was struck to commemorate the Peace with Germany’. They were presented to the soldiers and sailors, and to children of the parish.
Commander Wright, who presided, said that the cost of the medals was defrayed out of the surplus funds raised for the peace celebrations, and the committee were anxious for one of the medals to go to every home in the parish, whether the home was or was not directly represented in the Great War. It was there decided that the eldest child in those homes unrepresented in the Army or Navy, or where there was no child, the head person of the home should receive the medal.
In addition to the medals, the committee thought that Miss Agnes Witts, who had done so much war service, was deserving of some recognition and they had therefore decided to make to her a special gift (a silver cream jug). In making the presentation on behalf of the committee, the Baroness said she was exceedingly pleased to have the honour of doing so, for Miss Witts had done much distinguished war service. She was slo glad that the committee had should special appreciation of her services.
The presentation of medals was then proceeded with. The list included Commander Wright, Lieut-Col E. P. Brassey D.S.O., M.C., Lieut-Col W. Gibbs, Major F. E. Witts, Major F. Witts, Major J. T. Witts, Capt G. B. Witts, Capt G. T. Witts, Capt Hedges, Capt A. S. Willes, Lieut J. C. Cheetham, Sec-Lieut J. T. Longley.
Baroness de Tuyll thanked the committee for giving her the opportunity and honour of presenting the medals, which she said were struck to commemorate a great British victory, a fact which she hoped none of the recipients would ever forget.
A beautiful bouquet of flowers was presented to the Baroness by little Miss N. Cannell.
Commander Wright on behalf of the committee, presented on e of the medals to the Baroness de Tuyll as a souvenir of the occasion, for which she express sincere thank. She would treasure it for as long as she live – which might not be many years, as she was very old – and she would then hand it down to her daughter Mrs Willes.
On the call, the Rev T. Longley, cheers were given for the Baroness and this ended an interesting ceremony."
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About Thankful Villages (Wikipedia)
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Pleasant cottage and garden in Lower Slaughter village in the Cotswolds.
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This was taken before Mohammed Sabah's wedding. The sheeps' throats were cut and their necks broken before they were hung up to be drained of blood and then chopped into pieces...
The name of the village of Lower Slaughter stems from the Old English name for a wet land 'slough' or 'slothre' (Old English for muddy place) upon which it lies. This quaint village sits beside the little Eye stream and is known for it's unspoilt limestone cottages in the traditional Cotswold style.
The stream running through the village is crossed by two small bridges and the local attraction is a converted mill with original water wheel selling craft type products.
James Jenkins stands by the scalding tank. Clyde Jenkins said he remembered when slaughtering hogs was a community event where multiple families would come together, share the work and the meat from pigs raised on the land. Jenkins slaughtered four hogs with the help of his apprentices and some family on Saturday, 2/15/20.
Photo by Pat Jarrett/Virginia Humanities
Animal Equality is taking a stand against the deregulation of Brazil's meat industry by exposing the cruel practices occurring within 'backyard' slaughterhouses. Investigators have documented severe animal mistreatment at the time of their slaughter as well as unsanitary environments which present a health hazard.
These images show a future where slaughterhouses are left to regulate themselves under Brazil’s Self-Control Bill. This harmful bill will put nearly 7 billion of Brazil’s farmed animals will be at an even greater risk of cruelty, and public health at risk.