Ross Gazette 22nd October 1914 - Page 2
Ross Gazette 22nd October 1914 - Page 2
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| Date | 22/10/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 22nd October 1914 |
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WANTED . ADVERTISEMENTS under this heading are inserted the special prepaid rate of 94 words for 1s . Three insertions , s . VACANCY , PUPIL , ELECTRICITY WORKS , Ross ; premium , 35 guiness ; exceptional opportunities ; modern steam and suction gas plants . MISTRESSES requiring Servants of all descriptions should apply at once to Mrs. WHEELWRIGHT , High - street , Ross . situation ( 22 ) , £ 16 ; in or near Ross ( not farmhouse ) . Plain cooking , good referenons . BILLINGHAM Registry , Monmouth . Stamp . Cooks and good Cook - Generals wanted . REQUIRED , for Ross and district , Parlourmaid , Cook - General , domesticated Help , also General and Betweenmaid . ENGAGED , Cook ( aged 33 ) , Houseparlourmaids DIB- ( ages 19 and 36 ) , General ( aged 21 ) , also Kitchen- maid and Housemaid . - Apply , Mrs. AVIES , Domestic Bazaar , Ross . GENERALS , Cook - Generals , House maids , & c . , required at once ; Situations waiting . Apply to Mrs. WHEELWRIGHT , High- street , Ross . WANTED , respectable BOY HELP in WANTED , Yasento Apply , Daxmere House , Ross . WA ANTED , a smart Lad as GROOM , and to make himself generally useful.- Apply , BERKELEY HOUSE , Ross . WANTED , BOY to help with Garden and Poultry , live in . - Gamlen , Fawley , near Hereford . WANTED , & CARTER . — Apply , INDIA and CHINA TEA Co. , 33 , High - street , Ross . TAGGONER WANTED , at once . Also Wood new cottage and garden . GROOM , Live in ; and MEN to pull Mangolds.- J. E. JONES , Treworgan , Ross . W VANTED , FARM LABOURERS , PUBLIC NOTICES . THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT , 1875 , " Sees . 207 and 227 . " THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES ACTS . " " THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT , 1914 , " GOVERNM " THE COUNTY OF HEREFORD ( ROSS EXTENSION ) CONFIRMATION ORDER , 1905. " NOT AND TOTICE is hereby given , that the URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL of Ross will , at a Meeting of the Council to be MONDAY , the 26th day of held on OCTOBER noon , at the Council Chambers , 20 , Broad- street , Ross , proceed to MAKE A RATE of 1s . 6d . in the £ upon the Rateable Pro perty within the limits of " The Ross Im- provement Act , 1865 , " pursuant to the pro- visions of that Act and the Acts incorporated therewith , The Public Health Act , 1875 , " " The Public Librar- Sections 07 and 227 " " The Local Government Act , 1894 , " and also within the limits of " The County of Hereford ( Ross Extension ) Con- firmation Order , 1905 , " and that a State- ies Acts , ' Font of the proposed Rate is now deposited for inspection by the Ratepayers at the aforesaid Council Chambers . Dated this 7th day of October , 1914 . By Order , ERNEST R. DAVIES . Clerk and Solicitor to the Council . Day and Boarding School For Girls above 9 Years , at GREENLAND VILLA , WHITCHURCH . Principal Mrs. COLE , B.A. Modern Education . Preparation for all Examinations . Terms Moderate . GROOMS , immedintely . - Apply , Estate Office , Leighton , Near Iron Bridge , Shropshire . TANTED , good , all - round general W WORKMAN . Good cottage and garden close to work . - Apply , SAINSBURY , Overton , Ross . Wanted Jam Apples . In Truck - Loads , on Rail . GEO . WRIGHT & SONS , THE MANSION HOUSE , HEREFORD COR TO BE LET . NORN EXCHANGE , ROSS . - Two con- venient ROOMS ( 30ft . by 15ft . and 18ft . by 18ft . ) may be Rented cheaply , either as Offices or for occasional Committee or other Meetings ; Dancing or Music Claeses . - Apply , CooPER and PREECE , ROSS . SHFIELD PARK , Ross . Convenient A RESIDENCE , healthiest and pleasantest situation . Apply , Messrs . COLLINS , Solicitors , Rosa . 10 LET , HASLEMERE , Over - Ross . Ross . HOLMDALE , Archenfield . - A con- water . venient house TO LET . Alton Court Modern drainage . - T . , 64 , St. Augus- tine's Road , N.W. TO LET , a good GARDEN at Duxmere , Ross , well planted with bush fruit trees . To A summer house - Apply to Mr. HEWETT , Colin- ten , Ross . IMPORTANT TO MOTHERS . Every G.W.R. EXCURSIONS . MONDAYS & FRIDAYS , in OCTOBER and NOVEMBER . Ta LONDON . for short or long periods , from Hereford , Ross , Mitcheldean Road , Monmouth , & c . THURSDAY & FRIDAY , OCT . 29 & 30 . CHEAP TRIPS to WORCESTER ( Races ) . Leave Hereford 9.35 and 11.32 a.m .; Ross , 10.28 a.m. SATURDAY , OCT . 31 . To LONDON , for 1 , 3 , or 8 days . Leave Hereford , 6.15 a.m .; Ross , 6.44 ; Mitchel- dean Road , 6.54 a.m.1 For details , see bills , or send postoard to stations or offices . FRANK POTTER , General Manager . 66 KYRLE " PICTURE PALACE , ROSS . ROBERT KENT'S Famous UNIQUES . The Title Speaks ! Mother who values the health and cleanlinees EVERY ITEM NEW ! of her Child should use HARRISON'S RELIABLE " NURSERY POMADE . One COMPLETE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME application kills all Nits and Vermin , beautifies and strengthens the Hair . In Tins , 4. and 9d . Postage , 1d . - GEO . W. HARRISON , Chemist THURSDAY , OCTOBER 22nd , Reading . Sold by Chemists , Agent for Ross , POTTED H , HART ( late T. MATTHEWS ) , Chemist . SALES BY PRIVATE CONTRACT FOR STANDING TIMBER . OR SALE , by Tender , 5 ACRES of ASH POLES and BIROH , in Two Park Wood , and about 13 ACRES of LARCH , in Gayton Grove and Bayton Copse . - BYARD , Jays Green , Nowent , will show the Lots - Tenders ( by November 15th ) to H. J. MARSHALL , Gayton Hall , Rosa . No Tender necessarily accepted . BIBBY'S PIG MEAL , the cheapest and most profitable pig meal on the market , unequalled for rapid fattening and profitable results . Prices on application . Prompt delivery guaranteed . Ross Cattle and Corn Markets at- tended . - Apply , DOUGLAS SMITH , Monmouth . FOR SALE . CABBAGE PLANTS , Wallflower and other Flower Plants , Strawberry Runners , Bulbs , Fruit Trees , Roses , Shrubs , & c . WILLIAMS , THE NURSERIES , LLANGROVE , ROSS - ON - WYE . VIVE PUBLIC NOTICES . SHILLINGS REWARD . - FIVOST , Ashe Farm , Bridstow , SILVER CASE , with gold rimmed eyeglasses . Return to Miss HODGES , Ashe Farm , INCLUDING THE POTTED PANTOMIME : " CINDERELLA , " Written for 70 % Played by 7 . N.B. - No extra charge for booking Seats . Pathe's War Gazette and other Films . NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAMME . Special Ingagement of WALTER BUTLER AND ADA WARD IN NEW COMEDY ACT , Introducing Singing and Original Eccentric Dancing ; also WALTER FREEAR COMEDIAN AND EXPERT DANCER . PICTURES . October 26-28 . WITHIN LION'S REACH . ( Special Feature Film , over 8,000 ft . ) . Also Special War Film entitled WITH THE FRENCH TROOPS . PATHE'S WAR GAZETTE and other Films . October 29-31 . CONVICT'S RETURN . ( Special Feature Film , over 3,000 ft . ) . THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , OCTOBER 22 , 1914 . PUBLIC NOTICES . GREAT WAR SALE AT 12 , MARKET PLACE , ROSS . C. W. ARBERY , HAVING JOINED THE COLOURS , STOCK MUST BE CLEARED AT ANY COST ! Men's Overcoats د , وو Suits Mackintoshes from 10 / - 12/6 99 10/6 Lot of Odd Trousers - Wonderful Value - Samples , from 2/6 Lot of Odd Coats - Boys , from 1/6 UNDERCLOTHING : 200 Shirts , from 1 / - each 400 Men's and Boys ' Caps , from 4d . each . Large Assortment of Ties . Linen Collars , Six for 1 / - SPECIAL REDUCTION : " Arrow " Collars , 4/6 per doz . Soft and Hard Felt Hats , from 1 / - each . Lined Winter Gloves . A FEW PUBLIC NOTICES . ROSS CHORAL SOCIETY THE FIRST PRACTICE Of the Season will take place At the Lower Schoolroom , On Thursday , October 22nd PAIRS of BOOTS to be CLEARED REGARDLESS of COST Coloured Jerseys , from 9d . each . PREPARE FOR THE WINTER . BUY WARM CLOTHING IN WAR TIME AT LESS THAN HALF THE USUAL PRICES . Mourning Outfits compl ete Dressmaking Orders carefully and promptly executed . A very large variety of suit- able Dress Materials , Millinery , Costumes , Mantles , Blouses , Skirts , & c . WAKEFIELD KNIGHT HEREFORD . During the War HEINS & CO . 53 , BROAD ST . , AND 31 , CHURCH ST . , WILL ALLOW HEREFORD , 30 per cent . ( 6 / - in the £ ) OFF ALL NEW Also PATHE'S WAR GAZETTE and other PIANOS AND ORGANS Films . Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Commence at 8 . Matinees Saturdays at 8. Doors open 2.80 . Two Evening Performances Saturday - 6.30 and 8.80 . Doors open at 6 and 8 . Prices : 18. , 6d . , and 8d . EARNER'S FOOT - ROT OURE . Let in the World . Tins , 1/6 each . REY HAIR permanently and speedily Agent . - A . PORTER , Chemist , Ross . GR restored to its original colour by using HARRISON'S HAIR COLOUR RESTORER . It is not a dye , but by natural means acts as a restorative . Contains nothing injurious , and is beneficial to the growth and beauty of the Hair . In bottles , price 1/6 ( postage 3d . extra ) . Manu- facturer : G. W. HARRISON , Hair Specialist , Reading . Sold by Chemists . Agent for Ross : J. H. HABT , Chemist . Immediate Cash Advances . THE LONDON AND PROVINCES DISCOUNT COMPANY , Ltd. , pre - eminently he leading establishment of its kind in the " ngdom - lends large sums of money daily to Il classes Among the ad- vantages offered b . the Company , the follow- ing deserve attention : No preliminary charges whatever ; the despatch with which advances are completed ; the low rates at Interest charged ; the system of small repay- ments extending over a period . - Address all applications in the striotest confidence ) to The Manager , W. SHIRLEY , 48 , STOKES CROFT , BRISTOL ; or to local agent , Mr. GURNEY , 101 , East Street , Hereford . PRINTING . All classes of commercial Printing at lowest cost for reliable work at the " Gazette " Office . - Advt . FOR CASH . Carriage Paid . Tuned Twelve Months Free . EASY TERMS ARRANGED . OUR TUNERS VISIT ROSS WEEKLY Heins & Co. , Hereford . ESTABLISHED 1813 . WILLIAM PULLING & CO . , DISTILLERS , Wine and Spirit Merchants , Bonded Warehousemen And OIDER MAKERS , East - street , 43 , Broad - street , and Bath - street , HEREFORD . AND HIGH - STREET , ROSS . Foreign Wines and Spirits imported direct , under Bond , from Country of Production to their Bonded Stores , Bast - street . DISTILLERS , FOR 80 YEARS , OP PULLING'S PURE HEREFORD GIN . Manufacturers of all kinds of Finest Quality British Liqueurs and Cordial Retail and Trade Lists Post Free on application . Goods Carriage Paid to say Bailway Station Finest Special Reserve Whiskey , 50 / - per dozen . Bound Claret from 11 / - per dosen Sole Consignees of TIRANT and 00.'S CHAMPAGNE , at 56 and 68 per dosen . All other Champagnes at Lowest Pricos $ it . THE ROSS GAZETTE Tobacco Fund FOR OUR BRITISH SOLDIERS AT THE KITCHENER CIGARETTES 13 Manufactured by Martins 210 Piccadilly London W 10 VIRGINIA IO VIRGINIA 30 CIGARETTES 2 ozs COMPRESSED TOBACCO . FRONT . This is one of the Sixpenny Parcels we send ( it would cost more than 1/6 in England ) . Every 6d . will gladden the heart of & Hero . He will remember you because the sender's name is written on every one of these parcels . If you contribute 1s . , two parcels will be sent to two soldiers , and each parcel will carry your name and address . ( THIS DAY ) , at 8 p.m. The Work selected is VILLIERS STANFORD's Choral Ballad , " REVENGE . " Conductor Mr. O. L. LLAWELLYN . The Society will extend's hearty welcome to new Members . ROSS YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION . SALE OF WORK TO BE HELD IN THE LOWER SCHOOLROOM , CHURCHYARD , ROSS , TUESDAY , OCTOBER 27th . There will be a good assortment of PLAIN and FANOY WORK The proceeds to help Local Expenses and Zenans Bible and Medical Mission . The Sale of Work will be opened at 3 o'olook by Mrs. MACLEAR . Admission - Afternoon , 3d . Tea , 6d . 6 p.m. , 1a . The Committee thank all who have kindly helped in previous years , and will be grateful for Contributions of Work , also Cakes , Sweets , Fruits , Flowers in Pots , & c . , which can be received on the Morning of the Sale at the Schoolroom , or previously at Clytha House , New Street .. No Face can be Beautiful OR HANDSOME Births . Evans - On Friday , October 16th , at The Poplars . Ross , the wife of J. B. Evans , of a son . MATTHEWS - To Mr. and Mrs. Harold Matthews , a Ingleburn , Letchworth , Herts , on the 8th instant , a daughter ( Hazel ) WATHEN . - October 19 , to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wathen , Mountain Ash , late of Llangarron , a Marriages . if the teeth are discoloured or unsightly . REXALL Tooth Paste will whiten and polish the teeth , giving them that semi- transparent pearliness characteristic of sound teeth . By destroying the bacteria in the mouth it prevents decay , while its fragrance gives a sense of cleanliness and freshness . REXALL TOOTH PASTE - large tubes 9d . , sample 1d . PEARL TOOTH BRUSH , 1s . " J. H. HART ( late T. Matthews ) , " Man of Ross " House , ROSS . Patriotism AND Business : We do not invite your custom " for patriotio reasons , " but now ; as always , on the score of merit . For Oyale Repairs we are always at your service . Send your Cycle along , and let us overhaul it ; or , better still , buy a new one . We will allow you the utmost value for your old machine . FRANK HILL & CO . , ROSS . + BOD . ANDREW - DENTON . -October 18 , at St. Mary's Church , Ross , by the Rev. L. P. Jones , B.A. , Senior Curate , Edward Charles Andrews to Edith Maria Denton , both of 3 , Milton - terrace , Ross ( by licence ) . NEWELL BROWN . - September 22 , at London , Ontario , by the Rev. H. H. Bingham , B.A. , John Newell to Elisa Verina Brown , daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. John Brown , Perry . stone Hill , Ross - on - Wye . Heath . WATTS . - October 7 , Catharine Mary , the beloved wife of Robert H. Watts , of Rivers - street , Bath.-R.I.P. ISAAC DOWNING , CHIMNEY SWEEP AND FLUE CLEANER By appointment to H.M. Board of Works . ISAAC DOWNING is my well - known name , For sweeping chimneys extol'd by fame ; With machine and attendance by my side I'll sweep your chimneys , be they straight or wide ; From a castle to a cottage I will attend On the shortest notice from each friend . Good Boot I've always to sell , Which will suit all farmers well ; Then send your carts and load quick From my soot - house rick . THEOPHILUS DOWNING , ISAAC DOWNING ( SENIOR ) , Observe the address , 48 , NEW - STREET , ROSS EMPLOYERS & EMPLOYEES CONTRIBUTE TO RELIEF FUND . A. W. URSELL , Waterloo Monumental Worke 10 , OANTILUPH - ROAD , BOSS . BOLE AGENT for this Distriot for the beautifal BILVER - GREY CORNISH GRANITE . These Monuments supplied at about Half the Price of other Granites . Established 1885 . W. G. STORR - BARBER , FOR BEST MONUMENTAL WORK IN ALL ITH BRANCHES . BATISFACTION GUARANTEED . ESTIMATES Fate . ROSS ( LATE OVERTON ) . LEOMINSTER ( ESTAS . 1840 ) . WORKS { Funeral Furnishing : Funerals quietly and efficiently conducted , with due regard to economy . Competent Management . Personal Attendance . Mourning Orders Receive prompt attention : Every requisite supplied . Bunning & Sowersby Funeral Directors , ( Ltd. ) . ROSS . 2 , MARKET PLACE , Telephone - 88 . Telegrams- " Bunning - Sowersby , Ross . " LOCAL NEWS . We are requested to state that Mrs. Clive , of Whitfield , has gone to France , and that only the most urgent letters are forwarded . AUTUMN HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS . - The G.W.R. are issuing oheap tickets for short or long perioda from Ross to many holiday resorts . - See advt . BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY- The annual meeting of the Ross Branch will be held on Monday , October 26th , at the Town Hall , Ross , when the Rev. E. W. G. Hudgell , M.A. ( of Oxford ) , will attend as deputation . The chair will be taken at 7.45 by the Rector . A collection will be made for the Society . - Advt . to PALACE . - The " Iniques " continue draw large houses at the Palace , and excep- tionally good ; rogrammes are provided each evening . The company is certainly a unique combination of variety artistes ; and their clever entertainments are very enjoyable . Entire change of programme is given nightly and for the latter part of the week the " potted " pantomime , " Cinderella , " will be produced . All Mr. Kent's productions are of the best , but " Cinderella " will prove more than an ordinary attraction . Several other concert parties will shortly appear at the Palace . Next week's turn is Butler and Ward , in a new comedy , act , who has ap- peared with great success in following Cos.- Duke of York's Theatre , London , 2 years , Terry's Theatre , Strand . Casino Girl No. 1 Co. , four tours . Milton Bode's No. 1 Eng- lish Daisy Co. C. Macdona's No. 1. Three Little Maids Co. , etc. , etc. " THE COAT " for winter is undoubtedly the " N. and C. " ( Nicholson and Co. ) in light , and medium , heavy weights , proofed by special process and guar- anteed to keep out a day's rain . Sole agent for Ross and District , T. MAPP , High - street : also agont for the celebrated Dexter " Coats , Ladies and Gent.s ( established over a quarter of a century ) .- Advt . Ross CHORAL SOCIETY . - The annual general meeting of the Ross Choral Society was held in the Lower Schoolroom on Thursday even- ing last , when Mr. J. H. Sharman presided There over a good attendance of members . was the usual election of officers , and Mr. Harold Crump , the hon . secretary , pre e ted his annual report . The accounts start with a debit balance of £ 1 17s . Od . , but that has now been turned into a credit balance of £ 9 8s . 7d . The report was adopted . Mr. C. L. Llewellyn , jun . , was unanimously elected conductor of the society for the en- suing season . The work selected for the " Local employers are joining with their em- commencement of the practices is Villiers ployees in collecting weekly contributions for Stanford's " Revenge , " a " Ballad of the the Local Relief Fund . The employees are Fleet . " The Society hopes to give a concert giving sums from one penny upwards , whilst in aid of one of the various patriotic funds . SALE OF HIGH - CLASS POULTRY . - Messrs . to the contributions of their employees . If you contribute 58. , it pays for ten paroels to be sent each will carry your name and the employers are adding an amount equal address upon it . Our brave soldiers at the Front are short per lb. The military authorities have There are no tobacco shops on the battle field , and our gallant boys are waiting . For every sixpence that you subscribe we will send out the above Parcel or Amongst the firms who have already notified Cooper and Preece held a most successful us that they are adopting this excellent sale of poultry at the Corn Exchange on scheme are the following : Alton Court Brewery Co. , Ltd. Messrs . Barnwell and Son , grocers A. Bird , builder Messrs . Bussell and Pike , seedsmen , etc. Messrs . J. B. Kemp and Son , builders , etc. Messrs . Passey and Hall , Ltd. , Central Garage Messrs . Purchas and Son , wine and spirit Ross Electric Light Co. merchants " Ross Gazette , Ltd. , printers and stationers of something to smoke . Help us to supply undertaken to forward these gift packages in bulk free . No time will be lost in send- They will be shipped in large With sixpence yo i can buy the blessing of ing them . a lad who is risking his life every minute in cases under the care of the War Office . order that we at home may be saved from In this way we have overcome the problem the terrors of Kaiserism . of the expense of sending single parcels to individual soldiers . Our readers are reliev- ed , not only of the cost of postage , but of the high duty which has to be paid in the ordinary way on tobacco in England . Remember that your name and address will be attached to every packet of tobacco you pay for , and the soldiers who receive them will know you are their benefactors . In addition , every packet of cigarettes Put your ame down for as many sixpences will carry a printed greating from the " Ross Our as you can . Every sixpence will gladden the Gazette . " soldiers will appreciate Messrs . Whitcher , Ltd. , agricultural heart of a hero . He will remember you . this practical way of showing our admira- We have made rrangements with Messrs . tion of their bravery in beating back the James Price and Son , painters , etc. Martins , Limited , the well - known tobacco hosts of Germans who have attacked them Ross Sanitary Steam Laundry Co. Ltd. firm of Piccadilly , London , for the supply of in such overwhelming numbers . Royal Hotel Co. , Ltd. splendid smoking mixture from their Let cveryone of our defenders be cheered Webb , Hall , and Webb , Ltd. bonded duty - free warehouses at the remark- by , the receipt of tobacco and cigarettes - A . J. Wintle and Sons , millers and mineral ably low cost of od . per -lb . instead of the welcome proof that someone here at home is water manufactureres , Bill Mills . ordinary price in England , which is ls . 6d . thinking of him . -lb . packet of tobacco with your name and address attached . Packet of five cigarettes from " The Ross Gazette . " Staff at G.W.R. Station , Ross Messrs . Southall and Son , drapers and furnishers Messrs . Tooth Bros. and Pembridge , sanitary engineers engineers , etc. E. Turner and Co. , boot manufacturers Ltd. , Thursday last . The birds for sale , were the property of Mr A. F. M. Stevenson , Sollers- hope , near Ross , who is seeking a commission in the army and giving up the fancy . The 200 lots for sale consisted principally of single comb Rhode Island Reds , Blue Or- pington ducks , also spaniel bitch , Hebditch Incubator and three pedigree Blue Persian kittens . The highest price for a single bird ( Rhode Island Red cockerel ) was £ 1 16s . Od . which was secured by that well - known fancier Mr. Murray Linder , of Charlton Kings , Cheltenham . Pullets made up to 7s . each . ducks 7s . 6d . each , Persian kittens 5s . each , incubator 30s . , spaniel bitch 25s . , etc. , every lot finding a ready purchaser at highly satis- factory prices to the vendor . The sale was without doubt the most successful one of poultry held in the Ross district for many years past . Many well - known fanciers from Wolverhampton , Hereford , Gloucester , Mon- month , Cheltenham , and other parts were in attendance . It is well to . note the auction eers have since the sale received a letter of congratulation from a gentleman who was present , suggesting holding another sale for the disposal of cockerels a little later on . 11 APPEAL FOR KNITTING MATERIALS . - M Verschoyle appeals for gifts of knitti needles , either pairs or odd numbers , in bo wood , or vulcanite . No. 7 particularly u ful . Also odds and ends of any kinds wool , of any colour , coarse or fine . smallest ball can be used up . Collecti basket at the " Ross Gazette " Office . PURE HOME - MADE BREAD delivered daily all parts of the town . E. H. SOLES , Gloucester - road , Ross . - Advt . GOLF . - The Gordon Blake Challenge C was won by Mr. J. Benjamin , with a score 75 net . " BURBERRY " CLIENTS in the distri can place their orders with Messrs . WRIG and Box , Ross , who are " Burberry " a thorised agents for both ladies ' and gent men's goods , and keep a full set of patter of all their specialities - Weather - proof Ga ments , Sporting Garmente , Gamefeath Tweed , and other Suitings , etc. , thus getti expert advice and also saving the trouble a personal visit to their showrooms . Ross YOUTH'S COLE SMASH . - On Sund afternoon a south named James Rosser , Edde - Cross - street , Ross , Was riding H bicycle in the direction of the Callow H and when near the Brick - Kiln Inn , Grafto collided with a motor - car proceeding towar Hereford . From the account of eye - w nesses , the toy seemed to lose control of His arm w machine , and an into the car . broken in two places , and he received c and bruises on various parts of the bo The driver of the car , Mr. J. Chivers . Station - road , Abertillery , Monmouthsh stopped immediately . and conveyed the jured lad to the Herefordshire Hospit where he is now progressing favourably . E machine was completely smashed up .. " UNDER THE WAR CLOUD . " - This is t title of a little booklet containing nine se mons on the war , preached by the Rev. W. Worsey , M.A .. formerly curate at Ros vicar of Bodenham . The hook is dedicate " To many friends in the Herefordshi parishes of Ross , Eardisland , and Bodenhar with the earnest hope that the spirit of tr patriotism may continue to grow among us . " Mr. J. S. Arkwright , formerly M1 for Hereford ; writes an interesting " for word " in which he says : " On some futur day Germany will cover her face with sham She b but to - day she believes in the war . lieves in it because for years she has bee taught to believe in it . " There is an admi able introduction to the nine sermons , a of which are full of lofty patriotism combi ed with a sense of true Christian humilit and moderation of language , which mu make the little hook acceptable to all wh are ready to learn the lessons of self - sacrific service , faith , and praver . The volume published by Messrs . Skeffington and Sons 34 , Southampton - street , W.C. ST . JOHN'S AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION . - At recent examination held at the Grent We tern Railway Station of the members of th Ross G.W.R. class of which Mr. C. F Bishop is the secretary , the examiner . D Herbert Jones , of Hereford , states that th following members were successful : -The te who passed for first aid certificates we Messrs . P. Pritchard F. H. Nicholls . T. Morgan ( P.C. ) . J. Surrell . H. H. Bisho W. F. Vale , E. Everett ( P.C. ) , C. E. Gree way ( P.C. ) , F A. Parrett , A. L , Tockerel Ten passed for vouchers . viz . , F. N. Madd W. C. Bishon , F. J. Beard , A H. Edg A. E. Mitchell , W. P. Roberts , H. Cox . Aubery , W. 1. Landers , and P. H. Turne One passed for label , C. H .Bishop . Beat and A. L. Tockerell have since joined t colours . Dr. A. J. Campbell was the lectur and he took a great interest in the work this class , and it is mainly due to his struction that the result was so successf THE GREAT WAR SALE . - Arrangements f the Great War Sale to be held in the Co Exchange , Ross , sometime in Novemb are meeting with most encouraging succe Numerous promises of all sorts of househo goods have already been received , and M H. J. Pike , the hon . secretary . will have very busy time in carrying out his prom to collect the things , some of which are a bulky nature , and he would very mu We are asked appreciate an early notice . say that no article will he too large or t small for the sale , and the committee ho to be able to dispose of everything sent . JUMBLE SALE - Through the kindness a forethought of Miss Brunton , the hea mistress of the infants department of t Ross Council Schools , her teaching staff , a Mr. F. Bolton , a highly successful jum and rummage sale was held in the infa school on Tuesday afternoon , in aid of t local relief fund and the Belgium Refuge The various fancy , sweet and fruit stalls h been tastefully arranged in the main roo while the tea and jumble sections w There was arranged in the classrooms . very large crowd of people present at opening , which ceremony was performed Mrs. Evan Thomas , of Over - Ross . In brief but appropriate speech , Mrs. Thon was introduced by the Rev. J. W. Kett one of the Managers , and in declaring sale open Mrs. Tho nas spoke of the distr that had been caused in Belgium by the structive work of the Germans . - On motion of Mr. H. Llewellyn , Mrs. Thon was heartily thanked for her kindness opening the sale . - As soon as the sale opened , a brisk business was transacted . the many lady and gentlemen stall hold had quite a busy time in serving the anxi purchasers . Special mention must be m of the interest taken in the sale by the ents and the children , and the infants w alone brought into the exchequer well o £ 10 . Miss Brunton and her staff wish sincerely thank the many friends who s donations of money and also articles for sale . As a result , over £ 88 was realised the two funds , and still there are ma articles of clothing and other goods to sold . It is now proposed to hold a sale these things in the infants school on Sat day afternoon , at 4 o'clock . when it is ho that well over £ 40 will be realised .. Belgium Before the War LECTURE AT THE SECONDARY SCHO A lantern lecture was given at the Sec dary School on Friday evening last by G. Embrey , of Gloucester in aid of the l fund for the Belgian refugees . The lect was entitled " Belgium before the W and was illustrated by over a hundred tern slides , most of which had been prep by the lecturer from his own photogr The pictures taken in the country . splendid , and the description of them g by Mr. Embrey was most graphic and in esting , and was interspersed by amu anecdotes . First the coast was visited Ostend and slankenberghe , then the in esting cities of Bruges , Ghent , Mali Brussels , Louvain , and Namur were v in turn . In each of these were shown tures of famous buildings , the most not of all at the present time being the n cathedral at Malines , now woefully batte and the wonderful and ill - fated Hote Ville at Louvain . From Namur the audi were conducted up the lovely River Meu Dinant , whose church has been so sadly crated , and the tour finished at Antwer whose cathedral some excellent pictures shown . At the end of the lecture pictures of Kitchener , Sir John French , and other tish generals , and of Admiral Sir John coe were thrown ou the screen , and the turer made n eloent appeal to his ience for their generous support of the fugee Fund . A The Headmaster thanked Mr. Embrey cordially for his exellent lecture . collection which followed £ 3 10s . 1d . realised for the fund Mr. A. W. Ursell very kindly contri to the success of the lecture by lendin lantern and giving his services gratuit The committee tender their very - 6 and cordial thanks both to Mr. Embre Mr. Ursell . |