Ross Gazette 15th October 1914 - Page 3
Ross Gazette 15th October 1914 - Page 3
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| Date | 15/10/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 15th October 1914 |
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COTTAGE HOSPITAL . - The following offer e gratefully acknowledged - Ross Mis m , £ 2 28. 3d .; Tudorville Mission Room Brookhampton Church , £ 1 11. 6d . Church , 16s . 6d .; Lea Church , 62 58. 34 in and Honorary Major Charles J. n , of Courtfield , near Lydbrook , has pointed temporary major in the Royal athshire Royal Engineers . VERSAZIONE Was held in the Congrega choolroom on Tuesday last , when there od attendance , and an enjoyable evening at . Mr. Powioke presided , and short ad- were given by several members of the and congregation . Songs were contribut Miss K. Baldwin , Doris Hill , and Mr. J. Mrs. Billington kindly seting as accom . Refreshments were provided by the Some additional names were added to oll of Honour , " and - s strong desire was ed that the church should afford real en ment and Divine consolation at this time onal orisis . ON OF HONOUR FOR BISHOP PERCIVAL'S The Bishop of Hereford ( says the chester Guardian " ) has received a am stating that his son , Lieutenant- 1 Arthur Jex - Blake Percival , D.S.O. , en decorated with the Legion of Hon- Colonel Percival , who is 44 years of belongs to the 5th Fusiliers , and is g as a General Staff officer to Major- al Monro , commander of the 2nd Di- of the 1sts Army Corps in the Ex- onary Force . He entered the Army in and has had a distinguished career . NITURE SALE . - On Tuesday , the 6th inst . , 8. Dampier , Footitt , and Bennett held a uccessful sale of the household furniture fects at The Bellamys , Brampton Abbotts , instructions from the executors of the late .W . Ritchie . There was a large company at . from all parts of the county , and were highly satisfactory to the vendors . Drown Derby tea and coffee service realised 8 .. dessert service £ 5 , pair plated candle- 30 / - snuffera 11 / - , mahogany duchesse ng table £ 4 , pedestal £ 1 , mahogany table a . 6d . , mahogany chairs 10 / - each , sofa Da .. table cover £ 1 12s . , iron and brass bed- £ 3 12s . 6d , double barrelled gan £ 3 . Over ots were disposed of in about four and a half 7 . GH - CLASS NOTE PAPERS at lowest prices . est and choices stock in the district to t from at the " Gazette " Office . - Advt . Ross Mission Room . he harvest thanksgiving festival in con- on with the Mission Room was held on day last . The special preacher was the C. L. Money - Kyrle , M.A. , Vicar of h Marcle , who preached a very powerful non to an appreciative and crowded con- gation . There were the usual gifts of t , vegetables , and bread , given by the kind friends , to be distributed amongst poor , and the Mission Room was very tefully decorated by the ladies of the con- gation . The offertory was given to the s Cottage Hospital . he annual harvest tea was held on Tues- evening , when abont 160 sat down to les to partake of the good things pro- ed for them .. After the tea there followed patriotic gs , recitations , and speeches , in which following took part : - ster Ridley Cooper Call to arms - Pianoforte solo , s Daisy Baynham - Recitation ter Scott's Boys Tipperary 5. Cooper - Song , " Fall in " G. Eltome - Recitation , " Charge of the Light Brigade " Willoughby - Pianoforte solo ses Freda Lloyd and Marion Guy - Reci- tation . Wolsey and Cromwell Iter Scott's Girlss Women's Recruiting Song " The Rector gave a short but explicit ad- ss on the subject of " Why we are at r . and Major Kelly gave an address on progress of the war . very enjoyable evening was brought to lose by the singing of the National An- m . Ross Council Schools . ORTAGE OF LABOUR AND SOHOOL ATTENDANCE . he montley meeting of the Managers of the Rass Council School was held in the rdroom on Monday afternoon , Mr. F. Collins presiding . he CHAIRMAN raised the question of shortage of labour in the Ross district , asked the Board to give an expression opinion as to whether application should made to the County Education Authority alter their bye - law respecting the age at ch the bors could leave school . It would a good thing if the boys aged 12 or 18 rs could leave school so long as they were ng to be employed . The Rev. MONEY - KYRLE agreed so long . the boys passed a labour examination . All the Managers agreed with the idea , after a rather long discussion the Rev. ney - Kyrle proposed " That any boy at the of 13 should be allowed to leave school atever his standard was , and that any of 12 years of age should also be al- ved to leave provided he had passed the rth standard and was working in the fifth . Mr. MEREDITH seconded , and it was car- d . The CHAIRMAN said he would bring the tter before the County Authority , and o mention it to H.M. Inspector . A PARENT'S COMPLAINT . Mrs. Dix , of Kyrle - street , attended before Board and made a complaint as to the treatment of her hoy by one of the teach- She would not have complained had elad been properly caned , but she did ob- t to him being knocked about the head in ch a manner . Mr. LLEWELLYN supported Mrs. Dix's atement as to the bruises , and said the boy ast have been badly knocked about . The CHAIRMAN said the head teachers d the head assistants were the only ones lowed to inflict corporal punishment upon e children , and if Mrs. Dix's statements ere true the teacher had no right to punish e lad in that manner . He assured Mrs. ix that inquiries would be made to ascer- in the actual facts of the case . NO PERCENTAGES TO BE KEPT . The CHAIRMAN said that the Education uthority thought the Managers and teach- s were too keen on getting high percen ges of attendances , and that in order to so they were inclined to strike the names children off the roll if they did not at- nd regularly . That , he was sure , did not ply to Ross . But the point was that the vernment did not pay the grant on the rcentage of attendances made but on the erage attendance of the children . ure , therefore , they would not keep the centage of attendances . NOT GRANTED . In The CORRESPONDENT read two letterss m Hereford , the first was declining to rchase a harmonium for use in the boys . hool , and the second was offering a grant 30s . towards the purchase of a sewing chine for use in the girls ' department . The Managers regretted the decisions of County Authority , as both these things re considered very necessary in the edu- ion of the children . HUNTING APPOINTMENTS IE SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE HOUNDS will meet At 8 a.m. Low Gopa Gilbert's Hil .Hoar withy . At 9 a.m. urday , October 17 ... caday , October 20 Lurday , October 24 Great Achievement , THE GRAND PATRIOTIO CONCERT REALISES £ 70 . A REMARKABLE SUCCESS . We may safely say that all local records went by the board on Friday evening last on the occasion of the Patriotic Concert in aid of the Belgian Refugees and the Local War Relief Fund . Every seat in the hall had heen sold oefore the doors were opened , well over 800 of these being 8s . seats . Millington for flags , ota . Mesars Bradley for Corn Exchange at much reduced fee , per Messrs . Cooper and Preece ; Mr. Constance for violin stand ; Mr. Mogg for sereen and assistance ; Mrs. Miles for use of various articles and coffee for artistes ; the Royal Hotel Co. for table ; Mr. Morton for print- ing programme at - cost price , and for per- sonal help ; Mr. James for selling tickets at the door ; and many other willing helpers ; Mrs. P. O. Ingram for selling tickets to value of £ 5 7s . 6d . , and the following sub- scribers , who were unable to be present at the concert : Mrs. Digby Lighton Sir J. King , Bart . , Kynaston Mrs. Ashmore There was an enthusiastic spirit amongst the audience different to anything we have experienced at any similar event in the Corn R. H Storey , Esq . Exchange . First we must give credit to the Capt . R. H. Verschoyle committee which set about the preliminaries Mrs. A. W. Foster with such good will that nothing was omit- Mrs. Hope Edwardes Classes I , and II . at Ross Council Schools Mrs. Julian ... Misses La Terriere £ s . d . 10 10 10 6 090 100 100 10 THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , OCTOBER 15 , 1914 . GREAT CLEARANCE SALE OF hind a little bank about 12 inches high , and Your Country Wants You . Press Association Telegrams . ashell burst about seven yards on the other side of me . We lost about 35 killed that day , and a lot wounded . We called it the horseshoe fight , as they seemed to be firing all round us . We moved the beggars after- wards , and were off again next day after them . Will let you know more what hap- CYCLES , MOTORS , CARTS , The Germans had had a proper os surprise 10 No. 090 And Accessories for same . Ladies ' Bicycles . SECOND HAND 40. - HUMBER , low Frame ; suit girl about 10 or 12. Only £ 2 10s . Od . 10 No. 41. - RAGLAN , medium size , in good condition . No. 10 60 10 C 50 050 040 No. ted which could in any way add to the Mr. and Miss Southall ( Parkfields ) pleasures of the evening . This feeling was Mrs , Aldrich Blake conveyed to the public who bought up the Mr. Dennison tickets with unusual freedom and in Mrs. Hoskins ( Pencraig ) some cases those who could not attend gave Mrs. P. A. Clive their tickets up to be sold a second time . Mrs Marshall ( Gayton ) The artistes again were imbued with the feeling that they must be equal to such an exceptional occasion , and right well did they respond to every call upon their talents . In fact from start to finish those who had the Their thanks were also due to the young privilege of taking part felt that not only ladies who sold programmes , and especially had the concert achieved an immense suc- the ladies end gentlemen who so kindly cess financially , but that they left a re - assisted in the programme . He might have newed confidence in the patriotism and fer- inadvertently omitted to mention some to vour with which the people of Ross are de- whom their thanks were due . His personal No. termined to support their King and country thanks were due to Mr. O. J. Wright , jun . , at the greatest national crisis that ever and Mr. Morton , who assisted with the cleri hung over the heads of the people of our cal work , and the staff at Messrs . Bussell great Empire . and Pike's . At the concert he had taken No. upon himself to pledge them to take on fur- ther duties by announcing that he hoped to run a Rummage and Jumble Sale , and he hoped that they would be willing to under- take those duties , as he knew they would be able to make it a success . After the jumble sale he also wished them to assist in arrang- ing a children's afternoon concert in aid of a suitable charitable object He had already No. guarantees for 50 tickets . But these mat- ters could be discussed later . gramme . pro- The report was adopted unanimously . Mr. H. Stevenson and Mr. E. S. Boissier were appointed auditors to examine the ac No. counts . On the motion of Mr. Mew , seconded by Mr. Wooler , a hearty vote of thanks was ac- corded the artistes who assisted at the con- cert , the hon . secretary being asked to write No. to each conveying such thanks .. The Chairinan then proposed and Mr. Sainsbury seconded , that the amount realis- ed , £ 70 , should be divided , and paid over No. to the local relief fund and the local Belgian fund . FUTURE EFFORTS . £ 2 0s . Od . 48. CENTAUR , 23in . Frame , in very good condition ; just been overhauled Bargain , 3 08. Od . 44. - KYRLE , All - Black Model , as good as new ; Free Wheel , Roller Brakes , B.S.A. 3 - speed Gear , oil - tight Gear Cases Just the machine for winter use . £ 8 Os . Od . 45 - BEESTON HUMBER . 21in . Frame , Free Wheel , two Brakes : splendid . Machine . E3 15s . Od . WHITWORTH , 46. - RUDGE Frame , Free Wheel , two - rim Brakes , new Tyres , strong Machine . 2 5s . Od . MOTOR CARS . ment . SECOND - HAND JOIN THE NATIONAL RESERVE .. By an old Volunteer . The question of finding something to do " Ross Gazette " Office , Wednesday afternoon . TWO GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK . Petrograd , Tueday . The Naval Head- Further information received from the Commander - in - Chief of the Baltic Fleet shows that the Russian cruisers , which were attacked by German submarines on October 10th and 11th , sank two sub- marines . pened later on , as we are allowed to give at the present crisis is not only agitating quarters Staff says : only news up to certain times , and places . the minds of many able - bodied men , but the same thought is evidently in the minds of packet , " for they evidently expected to the womenfolk who are beginning to want to march into Paris without any trouble . They friends of the opposite sex are to all know the reason why so many of their had even brought bands with them to play through Paris , as we came across scores of ances quite spathetic about the frightful instruments they had abandoned in their distress of ravaged Belgium . They rightly hurry to get clear away from us . It is a insist on knowing why the men are not stir- real shame to see how they have ransacked ring themselves to meet the danger which is some of the houses . The poor little kiddies of the greatest personal moment to the The women and children - the defence of our toys even thrown about and broken . Germans must have had a rare old " beano " homes against the peril which is slowly but in places , as you could see nothing but surely creeping near to our shores . I do not empty wine bottles , feathers , skins of wish to be in any way alarmist , but so many Twarnings to prepare in time against the dan- beasts , etc. , strewn all over the place . gers that threaten us have passed unheeded expect some of them wish they could get a crust of bread now . I am still keeping that it is absolutely necessary to impress up- able of defending his country . quite fit . Smokes are always welcome . From on every man his duty to make himself cap- your loving son , DICK . " THE CESAREWITCH . TROUBADOR GREEN FALCON . ARDA 21 ran . LONDON CORN MARKET . 129 Wednesday . Wheat firm . Flour steady . Barley and Ross Golf Club . The Gordon Blake Challenge Cap will be om- We can guarantee all the following cars to be in good condition and running order . Purchasers taught to drive and look after the car free . Trial runs arranged by appoint- SINGER , 10 h.p. , 1914 model , in lovely con- dition . The most famous light car in the Now is the time . It is no use trying to oats unchanged . Maize dull in buyere world . Two - seater Body , Hood , Screen , pass the burden on to other and more willing favour . Other articles unchanged in valus Rotax Lighting Set , Detachable Wheels , Lance Corpl . B. Davies , a signaller in the shoulders . There is no room for shirkers . at present . Spare Wheel and Tyre , Speedometer , two Royal Engineers , writes : " I am still We cannot all abandon our civil duties in Horns . A nice car for lady or gentleman , keeping well , but have been very lucky , as order to join the regular forces , but those £ 185 . we have had some rather lively times . Just who remain at home must prepare them- FLANDERS , 15-20 h.p. Four - seater side at present ve are having a rest , as our own selves for any duties which may possibly de- entrance Body , Hood , Screen , Lamps , brigade has been in the trenches for the last volve upon them before the end of the war . The unspeakable Germans have sprung a Horn , Tools , Stepney Wheel and Tyre , ten days , but it has been relieved by another Speedometer , Accumulator in box on step , brigade . The Shropshires were one of the surprise upon the world with their immense peted for on Tuesday next , October 20th . all Accessories . Very good car for hard battalions to relieve us , but I never saw any- 16 - inch guns , which rendered the strongest They threaten to work . Not expensive to run . Bargain at one I knew . As a matter of fact , I only saw fortresses of no avail . $ 100 . a few of them , as it was at night when they treat us on the sea in a similar manner , and 24. HUMBERETTE 8h.p. , 1914. Demonstration relieved us . Those ten days in the trenches whilst we believe and trust that their threats Car , water - cooled model . Two - seater Body , were about the hottest anyone could wish are but harmless , still it is our duty to be What is to be done ? My advice is to join Hood , Screen , Lamps , Horn , Tools , and for . The Germans seem to be able to put prepared for every eventuality . Accessories , finished in grey . Lovely little shells just where they like . We are not the National Reserve , if you can't join a Very suitable for a lady to handle . safe in the trenches unless we dig caves in branch of the forces . The National Reserve Only them to shelter ourselves , and wherever a $ 125 . shell bursts it will shake the place fearfully , HUMBER , 8-10 h.p. , four - seater Body with and we are expecting every minute to see detachable back ,, converting Car into a the bank give way , Thank God we are two - seater , Hood , Sereen , five Lamps , away from it for a bit . What made it all Horn , Pump . Jack , Tools , Stepney Wheel the worse for us was the rain which was fall- and Tyre . This car has recently had a new ing practically the whole time we were there . magneto and carburetter fitted and is now It has been better weather this last week . in splendid order . Bargain for £ 45 . Wait till I get back , then I will be able to WOLSELEY Van , 12 h.p. , a good reliable tell you everything , as you know we cannot vehicle for transporting goods . Suitable write what we would like to while we are for any trade . Van altered to suit special here . " business requirements . £ 2 10s . Od . Free Gent.'s Bicycles . SECOND - HAND 47. - RUDGE WHITWORTH , 22in . Frame , Free Wheel , two - rim Brakes . Just overhauled ; suitable for errand boy's use . £ 1 15s . Od . 48. - KYRLE , 27in . Frame , Free Wheel , two - rim Brakes . Suit a very tall man . An exceptional bargain . 24 in . Frame , 49. - MERLIN , Wheel , two - rim Brakes , new Tyres . Very good condition , and a bargain for £ 2 15s . Od . 50. - TRIUMPH , 23in . Frame , 8 - speed Gear , Free Wheel , two - rim Brakes , 26in . Wheels . A very sound Machine . £ 2 0s . Od . car . impos - es no obligation . It is purely volun- tary effort which provides an opportunity for men of all ages to learn to drill and shoot , so that they would be of some military value were they to volunteer for service at a time MISSION ROOM WORKING PARTY . To THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Sm , May I ask you to express publicly the thanks the Mission Room Working Party owe to Mr. Kiddle . We never could Cross without his splendid help . He cut out have sent in the work we did to the Red over 100 shirts and jackets in different sizes , properly portioned , and so exactly cut that they " almost put themselves together . " I know he has been equally generous to those interested in the Territorials , for over of threatened invasion or national peril . 50 shirts cut by him for them have been sent Surely it is high time that we dropped in to the Mission Room workers . I am sure our games and learnt to use the rifle ! It is that he desires no thanks , but I feel that such a service ought to be recognised . painful to see the number of healthy young men who loaf about our streets on Saturday Yours faithfully , and Sunday evenings . If they are men , let them attend the parades of the National Re- learn that a soldier's life has attractions of which they never even dreamt . Saturdays at 3 o'clock , and at Goodrich Parades are held on the Camp Meadow on Court on Sundays at 8.15 p.m. Several of THE FLOWER GARDEN . our leading professional and busisness men Special he says that the Germans had blown up both serve , when I am sure many of them will G. M. VERSCHOYLE . THE WEEK'S GARDENING . The lawn needs now to be frequently well Writing to his sister on 9th September , WOLSELEY , 6 h.p. , two - seater Body , Hood , the bridges over the river , so we had to Screen , Lamps , Horn , Tools Stepney and cross by the pontoon bridge put up by our Tyre . Very good little Car . A Bargain at field companies , and most of the infantry £ 20 . had to cross by a footbridge made of planks . It was a slow job , as we had to cross at Motor Bicycles . night , and only one man at a time ; but any how they were got over and took up a posi- have shown the way by attending these swept to free it of dead leaves and also of CALTHORPE JUNIOR , 2 h.p. , 2 - speed tion on a big hill and dug trenches where parades , and it will be an everlasting dis- worm casts , which will be thrown up more Gear , Free Engine , Pedley Belt , Michelin we stayed for ten days . The Germans tried grace to Ross if the attendance is not ten frequently during showery weather or heavy Tyres , Stand , Bags , Tools , and all Acces- to rush us out , but they were glad to go back times as large as it has been during the past night dews . If fairy rings and large patches sories . Brand new machine . Usual price , again . They did rush some of our trenches , Tuesday afternoons , or on any evening during of toadstools make their appearance , these 25 guineas . Sale price , £ 25 . but our boys fixed their bayonets and charg the week , when qualified instructors are will- may be got rid of by watering the affected HUMBER , 2 h.p. , second hand , light - weight , ed them out again . That is what the Ger- in splendid condition . All complete with mans do Lot Ike , those little pieces of steel . ing to give their services if there is any de- patches with a saturated solution of sulphate The German artillery are hot stuff . It is sire shown by the public to utilise them . Accessories . Good hill climber . Price Your country wants you to prepare NOW . rather a bit too warm to write much more , as we have got to duck down every now and Do not wait to be shamed into it later on , but start at once , and show that you are willing to shoulder the burden should the call ever come for your services . No. 53. KYRLE . road racer , 23in . Frame , Just Free Wheel , two - rim Brakes . Very been overhauled and done up . fast machine , £ 3.08 . Od . Specially 54. - KYRLE , 23in . Frame . built for Mr. Butcher . Khaki finish , Roller Brakes . Free Wheel . A very nice light machine . £ 7 0s . Od . TRIUMPH 3 h.p. , 2 - speed Gear , Free En- 55 - HUMBER gine , all Accessories . Complete with side- car . Only £ 28 . A bargain . Every item was exceedingly well received , and encores were frequently demanded by a delighted audience . It will be difficult to give special praise to any one contributor , but we would like to express the general feeling that Mrs. Slatter won our deep grati- tude for her delightful singing , and for her willing consent to give her services in the cause of charity . Her singing was marked hy a rare beauty of tone and a pleasing charm of manner , which quickly captured the sympathy of the audience , and evidently made her feel quite at home , for in response to an insistent demand for an encore she gave us what was generally considered to be the gem of an exceedingly good Mr. 8. Greatrex Yates not only presided over the ocmmittee in a most genial manner and spared no pains to perfect the arrangements for the concert , but he gave a really fine recital of that remarkable work of a Bath railway porter . Henry Chap- Miss Constable pell , entitled " The Day . " Curtis , a former pupil of Mrs. Arthur Slat ter , had again a great welcome , and she never gave more pleasure to a most appre ciative audience than in her two well - chosen . songs . Miss Sparrow took a prominent part After a long discussion , it was unanimous in the success of the evening , and in Sir Edward Elgar's grand song , " Land of Hope ly decided to arrange a Rummage and Jumble and Glory , " she led the audience in the Sale , to be held in November , and the pro- stirring chorus with fine effect . Mrs. Bin- ceeds would be given for providing neces- don's harp solo was greatly appreciated , and saries and comforts for the Ross Territor- No. the violin solo by Miss Grace Sadler was ials . The following executive committee exquisitely played , and met with a well - was appointed to arrange the details : Mr. T. deserved encore . The pianoforte duet by M. Sainsbury , Mr. W. T. W. Jeffery , Mr. Mr. Llewellyn and Mr. Parsons was anex- cellent performance , and quite a musical treat . Mr. F. J. Parsons has recently ioined the Royal Army Medical Corps at Hereford , and his appearance in uniform was quite appropriate , his presence and help at some inconvenience to himself was highly Messrs . Capewell , Raymond , appreciated . Howell , Harris , Restall , and Mapp gave of their best , and contributed realy excellent with marked enthusiasm . The seating of items , the audience joining in the choruses such a large gathering was quickly and smoothly carried out by the stewards , and a souvenir programme and book of words , produced at the " Gazette " Office Printing Works met with a keen demand . This book- let contained numerous photographs appro- priate to the occasion , including General Smith - Dorrien ( uncle of Mise Constable Curtis ) , who has taken a most important part in the overthrow of the German plans in France . A few copies still remain , and may be obtained at the " Gazette " Office , the proceeds to be added to the funds . The programme opened with the National Anthem , Mrs. Slatter singing the verses , and the audience repeating the first verse . Mr. C. L. Llewellyn and Pte . F. J. Parsons play- a pianoforte duet , " Intermede , " by Chaminade , which was a very artistic per- formance . Mr. J. A. Capewell gave a spirit- ed rendering of " The Two Grenadiers , " which introduces the " Marseillaise . " Mrs. Bindon played a harp solo , ed " Bugeilio'v Gwenith Gwyn " ( Watching the Wheat ) , by Thomas . Miss Constable Curtis , whose songs . were very popular with the audience , con- Big tributed two songs by cóleridge Taylor , " Lady Moon " and " Fairy Roses . " Godard's beautiful song . " Angels Guard Thee , " was sung by Mr. C. H. Raymond , and Mr. Bert Restall provided plenty of merriment in his rendering of the monologue , " My Motor Car . " Mr. H. T. Howell sang Sanderson's " Friend o ' Mine . " Miss Sadler played two very greatly appreciated violin solos , and the audience found a welcome opportunity for giving expression to their feelings by most heartily joining in the chorus of Elgar's patriotic " Land of Hope and Glory , " Miss Sparrow singing the verses . Mr. 8. Greatrex Yates recited The Day , " by Henry Chap- pell , and Mrs. Slatter sang " My Love's an Arbutus , " and " The Year's at the Spring . " her singing being much appreciated . The Song of the Toreador , " from " Carmen , " was sung by Mr. G. E. Harris , and Mr. C. R. Mapp followed with a banjo solo . B. Restall sang " It's a long , long way to one of the popular marching Tipperary , " choruses of the British Army , and the chorus was taken up by the audience with great Mr. C. J. Wright , jun . , Mr. H. N. S. Thomas , No. Mr. G. M. Morton , Mr. A. Bird , the Rev. C. H. Payton , with the Chairman and hon . secretary as ex - officio . Full particulars will appear later , and the residents of Ross and district are asked to reserve their goods for this sale . The meeting also expressed themselves in agreement with the holding of a children's concert on a date to be fixed later . A hearty vote of thanks to Mr. H. J. ous amount of work he had done on behalf of the concert was passed amid applause , and the vote was cordially acknowledged . Pike , the hon . secretary for the tremend- No. Belgian Refugees . Some of the Refugees have gone from Ross since last week , and others have come in their places . A family of eight left us to join relatives at Leintwardine and sisx others have come in their places . These were se- lected at Hereford on Monday by Mrs. Barker and Miss Sparrow , and were brought to Ross by Miss Yates in the car which Mr. Yates had very kindly lent for the purpose . No. The new - comers comprise two families , each consisting of a father , mother , and small child . One father is a metal lathe worker , No. and the other a cabinet maker . They would both be glad to obtain employment in Ross , and anyone wishing to offer the same is asked of Edenhurst , Ross , hon . sec . of the sub- to communicate with A. E. Barker , Esq . , committee . 23in . Frame , Club Model , Free Wheel , front rim Brakes , Brook's Saddle , Dunlop Tyres ; 1914 Machine , absolutely as new . A splen- did bargain , £ 7 12s . 6d . Ladies ' Bicycles . NEW 58. - KYRLE , National , 25in . Frame , enamelled green , lined gold , Roller Brakes , Free Wheel , Brook's Saddle , Carrier , Rear Light , Lamp , Bell , Pump , and Accessories . Usual price , £ 10 15s . Od . Sale price , 9 60. - KYRLE , Sceptres , 23in . Frames , enamelled black , lined red , Free Wheel , two rim Brakes , good Saddle , Warwick Tyres . Splendid easy - running Mach- ine . We have several of these mounts to offer at Bargain price . Usual price , £ 6 17s . 6d . Sale price , £ 5 12s . 6d . Gent.s Bicycles . NEW 62. - ROVER , Imperial Model . Two with 24in . Frames , one with 26in . Frame . Free Wheels , Roller Brakes , black finish , lined gold . These mounts are the best cheap Machine . U sual prices , Sale prices , £ 5 78. 6d . 63. - RALEIGH , 22in . Frame , black finish , lined red , Free Wheel , two rim Brakes , Warwick Tyres , all Accessories . The All - Steel Bicycle . Usual price , £ 6 10s . Od . £ 6 19s . 6d . Sale price , £ 5 150 , 56. Od . 64. RALEIGH , 24in . Frame . Same specification as No. 63. Usual price , £ 6 19s . 6d . Sale price , £ 5.159 . Od . The committee wish to thank the follow- ing who have given clothing , food , and other No. articles : Miss Agassiz , Mr. A. Bellamy , Miss Bird , Miss Brooks , Miss Bayliss , Miss Bowyer , Mrs. Butt , Mrs. Cobbold , Mr. Cockburn Mrs. Cole , Miss Davies , Miss Dun- combe , Mrs. Eltome , Miss Fieldhouse , Mr. No. E. Harris Mrs. Hone , Miss Hone , Miss Hall , Getting , Mrs. Grey Mrs. Howells , Mrs. G. Mrs. Inglefield , Miss Jones , Mrs. R. Jones , Mrs. Kemp , Miss Kite , Mrs. Langford , Mrs. Lewis , Miss Morris , ' Mrs. Morgan , Mrs. No. 65. - KYRLE , 21in . Frame , black finish , Marfell , Mrs. Mew , Mrs. Newnham - Smith , Mrs. O'Neill , Mrs. Passey , Mrs. Preece , the Misses Parker , Mrs. Prevost , Mrs. Pybus , Mrs. Purchas , Mrs. Somerset , Mrs. Steer , Miss Simmonds , Mrs. Stockham , Mrs. Taylor , No. Mrs. Thorpe , Mrs. Wigmore , Mrs. Wall , Mrs. Watson , Miss Williams , Ross Harvest Thanksgiving ( per Mrs. Money - Kyrle ) , Lin- ton Harvest Thanksgiving ( per Mrs. Hather- ley ) , the donors of one parcel of beet , etc. , marked " Lea ; " one pair of boots unmark- ed ; two parcels of clothing unmarked ' ; and one pot of jam unmarked ; also the following lined green , Free Wheel , two rim Brakes , all Accessories , complete . Usual price , £ 4 19s . 6d . Sale price , £ 4 Os . Od . 66. - KYRLE , Sceptre Model , 21in . Frame , black enamel , lined red , Free Wheel , two rim Brakes ; complete with all Accessories . Usual price , £ 6 12s . 6d . Sale price , £ 5 10s . Od . NEW CARTS . £ 20 . Second - hand Carts . again . few weeks . Parades can be arranged for CORRESPONDENCE . BRITISH of iron . When Delphiniums have become too large and the soil exhausted the present is a suit able time to divide them and make new plantations . Those which flowered early and were cut down a few weeks ago will be making numerous young growths and roots , which will soon take hold of the new soil In which has been prepared for them . making bold clumps of Delphiniums over crowding should be avoided , as this is detri mental to the plants . RED CROSS SOCIETY . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Frost often appears with very little warn- Sir , It has already been notified that the above branch has contributed £ 300 for a hut , ing at this season , and it is advisable to be a number of which are being built at the fully prepared . Any squares of glass missing Base Red Cross Hospital at Netley . The above hut is to be called " The Herefordshire Hut . " Also £ 300 has been sent to the cen- tral fund . from or frames should be greenhouse replaced , and spare lights could be made ready for covering any plants still outside which frost would be likely to injure . Mats also should be got bandy where they can be used at short notice , and supplies of other odd protective material , such as straw and bracken , the same . An adequate supply of fuel should , of course , be laid in stock for use in the greenhouse boiler . As motor ambulances are being urgently required and asked for , it was resolved at to - day's committee meeting that £ 400 , the price of one ready equipped , be sent to the Red Cross headquarters , £ 200 of this coming out of the funds now in hand and £ 200 more to be raised by special subscription . A good If not already attended to , a thorough portion of this was at once raised in the cleansing of the greenhouse is advisable , both room . Therefore it is hoped that within a for appearance ' sake and the benefit of the fotnight the car will be at work in France . plants . Many people clean the interior , but Mrs. Foster , of Brockhampton Court , a seldom the exterior . Both should be done , short time ago , provided a motor ambulance and especially the latter , in smoke - laden dis complete with driver , which has already . been doing most useful work at the front . tricts . A ROSS POSTMAN'S LETTERS . Pte . E. 8. Powell , South Wales Borderers , writes to his wife on October 1st , as follows : DOG - CART , suit . 15 to 16 hands . Curved The Germans have no respect for women and children . In warfare , they also show Walnut Tops , large section Rubber Tyres , the white flag , and when our men are quite HEREFORDSHIRE BRANCH , trimmed and painted blue . Complete with close , they open fire upon them . This they rubber Mat , Lamps , and all Fittings , tried with our boys the other day at £ 25 . but the lads shouted out . Never mind the GIG , two - seater . Solid Walnut Body , Tron white flag , let ' em have it hot . So we did , Tyres , painted blue , trimmed to choice . and the result was effective , and the Ger- Complete with Lamps , Mat , and all fittings , mans knew it . I shall be glad when I'm 14. back home , but we must put an end to Ger- Also large number of Governess - Cars , Floats , many first . If you could see - some of the Luggage Carts , Ralli - Carts in the making towns and villages out here , it might give for prompt delivery . you an idea of what they would do if they RALLI - CART with curve sides , suit 14 got over to our little Island , but that is not hands , trimmed and painted blue , Rubber coming off in our time . " Tyres , Rubber Mat , Lamps , Rein - Rail , and On Getober 3rd , Pte . Powell wrote : " I all fittings . The smartest Ralli on the am still alive and kicking , and very lucky to market , 25 complete . be so . We have had some near shaves the The Germans have been RALLI - CART , similar to above , but with last fortnight . solid Walnut Panels , highly varnished . peppering us with all sorts of things , but Price , on rubber tyres , £ 25 . they have found that little " Tommy Atkins ' and his leader are just a wee bit too fly for them , as everything seems to be going on satisfactory for our side . The Germans have some fine artillery , but their infantry are The use of blinds and other shading not much good . Although they outnumber CART , suit 13-2 to 14 hands , rear seats us , they have not got the gift as we have , Money for Red Cross purposes and all material will not be needed , now , except in a few instances . Thoroughly dry the blinds or facing each other and door to rear Iron and our officers are very cool leaders , which sorts of garments for wounded men are al- Tyres , solid Walnut Body . Bargain at makes sa great difference with the men . We ways urgently required . Lists of what things other material before storing them , and wash off any mixtures . 8. have lost a tidy few officers and men , but are most needed are published every week DOG - CART , suit 15 hands , Iron Tyres , firmly believe for every one of ours the Ger- in the papers , and work parties are establish- Recently overhauled . Really good value at mans have lost three . Last Friday was a ed all over this county . Everyone is able to lifted for potting and storing in the green- Summer bedding plants which are being DOG - CART , suit 14-2 hands , painted yellow at 5. day I don't think I shall ever forget . Up help , and the demand is unceasing , and will house for the winter should have any sirag you ought to have seen the Ger- become more urgent as the winter comes on . gling roots shortened back , and the tops Good strong cart , £ 4 . mans retiring over some fields , and our The address of the county treasurer is Sir treated in a similar manner . They must then GIG , two - seater , Iron Tyres , round Back . shells dropping amongst them . It was a pic- Robert Lighton , Bart . , Litley Court , Here- be put into pots as small as the roots can be £ 4 10s . ture . The boys wanted to be after them , ford . £ 8 . to sit down and see them knocked over like PONY - CART , suit 13 to 13-2 hands . Re- nine pins , and now we are having a well- cently overhauled and varnished . A sound earned Test , hoping to be at them again soon , vehicle , 6. and to make them pay the penalty for their DOG - CART , suit 15 hands , good condition , cowardly tricks on poor innocent civilians , Iron Tyres , £ 3 . as well as their trickery . They have done things a savage would not think of doing , but it will come home to them yet . One thing is certain , Germany must go under at all costs . It would make your little English umns . We have a large Stock of Sparking Plugs , heart bubble with pride , to see Tommy going To induce myrtles to flower freely the wood Starting - Handle Covers , French Chalk , Car- up to the firing line , to divide a German sponse which I have had to the appeal to the bide , Oil , Grease , Belt Fasteners , Wrenches , sausage , as you will hear some of us say , with above fund . I am very glad to be able to in- must be thoroughly ripened and the plante Oil Cans , Lamps , Horns , Pumps , Tools all of a smile on his face , and often when they form all those who have so kindly contribut- should stand out of doors in position where which are greatly reduced in price . No rea - have finished a battle to hear them giving ed that I have received news of the safe they obtain plenty of sunshine and a their experiences of their narrow escapes . " arrival of many parcels at the front , and watered regularly . Any lack of water may both Colonel Higginson and Major Luard re- make them drop their leaves . The pots should port that the contents are greatly appreciat- be plunged to the rim in a bed ( or box ) of Ene ed by the men .. coal ashes , for the action of the sun on the Major Luard writes that the nights are now roote which cling to the pot would be disas very cold , and that any warm undergar- trous . If they are kept rather dry and cool ments , pants , vests , cardigans , body belts , through the winter , in any place from which mufflers , woollen mittens , and gloves will be frost excluded , and repotted in March , the most acceptable . A supply of shirts and myrtles should be covered with fragrant and The usms received amount to ... 102 13 socks has been sent up by the Government , beautiful bloom during the summer . so that for the present I am not sending out Good value , GIG , solid Walnut Body , Iron Tyres , trim- but we were not required . We simply and p med blue , shit 14 bonds . Motor Accessories . sonable offer refused . who have made promises of weekly gifts : BUTCHER & CASSON , fervour . The programme concluded with Mrs. Pitchford , 2s . worth of groceries for the Belgian , Russian , and French National three months ; Mr. Uzzell , 6d . per week ; Anthems , " Rule Britannia , " and " God save Mr. O. H. Lewis , is . per week ; Mrs. R. T. the King , " sung by Miss Curtis , Miss Spar- A. Money - Kyrle , 1s . per week ; Mr. E. An- row , Mr. O. H. Raymond , and Mr. J. A. Capewell . Mr. C. L. Llewellyn and Pte . F. drew , 6d . per week ; Mr. Best , 1s . per week ; J. Parsons played the accompaniments . Mr. Handley Stevenson , the treasurer of the war fund , said that in the absence of Mr. Okell , he wished to thank the ladies and Mr. G. W. Innell , 6d . per week . By mistake , Mr. Beaven was only credited The with giving 3 pints of milk weekly . amount stated should have been 8 quarta . The following are still needed : Men's gentlemen who had assisted at the concert , suits , large size , and two chests of drawers , and he thought Ross could congratulate it self on the excellence of the local talent , for to be addressed to Miss E. Sparrow at the they had all greatly enjoyed the singing and Union , Ross . Food , especially jam , or dry playing that evening . They were also in- goods , to be addressed to Mrs. Barker , at debted to the musical committee ( the chair- the Union . man of which was Mr. Yates , the father of the gallant commander of B ' Company ) , to 1st Herefordshire Regiment . those who had sold tickets , and especially to Mr. H. J. Pike , who had been the mov- ing spirit of the concert . A RECORD RESULT . A meeting of the committee of the patrio tic concert was held at the King's Head Hotel , Ross , on Tuesday evening , when the Chairman , Mr. S. Greatrex Yates , presided over a good attendance . Not B COMPANY . Already acknowledged 48 46 Mrs. Gordosn Blake 1.1.0 GIFTS . Sooks - Miss Parry ( Neworoft ) , Mis Dunn , Mre Strange . Bocks , scarves , and books - Mrs Hull ( Hereford ) . Scarves and oigarettes - Mrs Paine . Scarves - Mrs and Miss Bellamy , Mrs Benjamin , A Friend , Mrs Foxall . Mrs Sowersby , Miss Baylis , Misses Cant , Miss Evans , Mes Butt ( Ashfield ) . Mrs James , Miss L. Morgan , Ross Council School , Miss Daisy Smith . Mrs Husbands . Tel . 23 . Automobile Engineers , Carriage and Motor Body Builders , ROSS , Letters from the Front . Ltd. Herefordshire . LOCAL WAR FUNDS . PRINCE OF WALES ' FUND . £ s . d . LOCAL RELIEF FUND . Employees Yours truly , Hon . Secretary . conveniently placed , as they winter better in comparatively small pots than in very large P. L. CLOWES , ones . While they need to be moderately watered till the roots take possession of the Burton Court , Leominster . Dew soil , which will be soon , less water will The removal of be required in the winter . COMFORTS FOR THE K.S.L.I. decaying leaves is a very important item , es- TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . pecially during the autumn and winter , as at those seasons the decay soon spreads to even SIR , I shall be much obliged if you will healthy foliage , while in the summer it de allow the following to appear in your col - tracts greatly from I am most grateful for the generous re- greenhouse . the appearance of the . so many of these garments . The small com- A most useful plant is asparagus plumosus , forts , coloured handkerchiefs , tobacco , choco- which retains its greenness right through the ... 196 6 6 fruits , etc. , etc. , are greatly liked . Among for cutting , pot it in good - sized pote , with very many gifts in money and articles from plenty of drainage , using rather rough lumps 1 2 10 the county and city of Hereford the follow - of peat and loam to keep the soil open , and 09 10 ing have been received from the neighbour- some good sharp silver sand , and when the 220 hood of Ross . long , trailing shoots push up they are loosely Previously acknowledged Messrs . Barnwell and Son's Employees shave to start off with . We were all resting Ross Sanitary Laundry Employees Mr. S. Greatrex Yates in a wood , taking things easy , when we got the order to move , and luckily for us we did Ross Electric Light Company's Employees ¡ SOME INTERESTING NARRATIVES . so , frowe had hardly cleared out five minutes Messrs . Bussell sand Pike's before shells started falling like rain all over During the past week we have been fav - it . Of course , we could afford to laugh at oured with the copies of letters that have them then , but you can't help but keep down Miss Agassiz been received from men now serving at the when you hear them coming over . We kept front , and below we give a few of the in- on advancing through dense woods , without teresting items contained in the correspon - meeting with any opposition , except an oc- dence . casional snip or so , for about three miles . Mr. and Mrs. T. Davies , of Hill Court Then we got a prisoner , or rather a chap Lodge , Hom Green , who have four sons serv - who gave himself up as soon as he saw our ing their King and country , two of whom chaps . Eventually we came to an opening in ed several letters from their sons . are out in the thick of the fight , have receiv- the wood . There were some fine grapes Previously acknowledged growing on either side of us , which made our Mr. A. B. Farr ROSS MAN'S EXPERIENCE UNDER FIRE mouths water to look at them , but we dare Lance - Corpl . R. Davies , of the Duke of not touch them as our people are very strict Cornwall's Regt . , now serving at the front , on that point . We had just got past this writing under date of Oct. 5th says : vineyard when zit ! zit ! and we were right Capt . 8. W. Fraser , Ballingham , 10s .; tied to stakes set in , round the edge of the pot , 022 Rev. W. S. Clarke , Marstow , £ 1 ; Sir James or trained up to wires under the roof of Rankin , £ 2 ; Lady Rankin , 21 ; Mrs. Mar- glasshouse , where the temperature is not 100 fell , Dadnor , 10s .; her servant , 2s .; " M.P. " allowed to fall below 50deg . Fahr . During 1.00 28. Miss M. Battersea , 5s .; the Misses Dun - summer they delight in plenty of sodi combe , socks mittens , cigarettes ; Miss Tur- moisture ; in fact , during the whole year they £ 202 34 ner , Wye Lea , vests , socks , cardigans , tobacco , ahould not be allowed to get dry . etc .; Miss Littledale , Wilton , socks ; Mrs. Lea , How Caple Court , shirts and socks ; ROSS RURAL RELIEF FUNDS . PRINCE OF WALES FUND . LOCAL FUND . £ s . d . 76 10 10 £ 77 158 96 HEREFORDSHIRE NATIONAL RESERVE . ROSS COMPANIES . cards . Yours truly , LOUIE LUARD . The small - leaved . Virginian creeper ( Ampe- Mr. Wilkes , the Laskett , cigarettes , playing lopsis veitchii ) and similar climbers may be increased now by taking cuttings . Select the stoutest growths available ; shorten to about 6in . , making a clean cut immediately below node ( or joint ) , and leave a few leaves at the top . A long piece will make two out- tings , as the top of the lower portion , if out above a node , will break afresh . Dibble , the Sir , May I appeal through your columns cuttings firmly into small pots of sandy soil , for woollen gloves and cardigan jackets on eight or ten cuttings in each pot . Btand the behalf of the Herefordshire National Reserve pots in a cold frame , where they will require who are forming the guard at this camp . little more attention until the time for plant- COMFORTS WANTED . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Most of their duties consist of doing sentry - ing out . go day and night , which is a cold and cheer- less job , and as the winter draws on will VEGETABLES AND FRUIT . become more so . The gloves should be of a Asparagus beds are a temptation , when dark grey or khaki colour , about size 9 , and foliage is desired for mixing with various out Mr. H. J. Pike , the energetic hon . secre- tary , presented his report , in which he said a he desired to congratulate the committee on the result of their efforts , for the concert " I received cigarettes quite safely , with into it . Shots came from all directions , and Already acknowledged Mine Ya'es will be at the Town Hall on Satur- many thanks . They were quite a treat . I not a German to be seen anywhere . I was he thought eat all previous records . only did the programme give general satis - days only to answer enquiries about Territorials . don't think I ever enjoyed a smoke better . right up in the front at the time , and how faction , but the financial result would prove I have not seen Bert yet , but several of our I got back out I do not know , or ever will , exceptional . He had not the time to pre- È COMPANY . chaps have seen him , that was two days be- I suppose . Someone must have been guiding pare a balance sheet up to the present , but Mrs Green is very grateful for the following fore I joined the regiment . I told you I my steps . My chum next to me on my left he thought he could promise them a sum of donations and gifts already received . had to stay behind at the Curragh and pack was shot in the shoulder , the bullet coming about £ 70 , which would be divided between Donations from Mrs Michel Hall , Mrs. Cob up the printing office . Well , I have had a through the upper part of his neck . Luckily , the two funds . He sincerely thanked the bold . Miss Turner , Mrs Barford , Miss G. Hewitt , pretty warm time since I did join the regis it never touched either bone or vein . ROSS - A Parade will be held on the the cardigan jackets any dark colour , with a He Chairman and committee for the support Mrs Johnson , Miss Harvey , Mrs Armirage , Mrement , I shall not forget my first experience was able to walk back all right . Jeta e Camp Meadow , Ross , on Saturday , at 3 p.m. chest measurement of from 38 to 42 inches the foliage , weeks of strip the beds of GOODRICH A Parade will be held at If any kind friend will help us they should the before its changed colour Walsh , Mrs Maclean , Mrs Strong , Mies Ingram , of being under fire in a hurry . It was on firing was at its hottest , I had to go back Goodrich Court on Sunday at 3.15 p.m. be sent to Mrs. Stanley Cox , Ashe Leigh , warrants its removal . The crowns which are to produce next year's crop would not get all agree that they had every reason to be Dr Fowler , Mr David Williams . Wednesday , 19th September . We had been right across the open with a message . I Members are invited to join the Ross Ross . satisfied with their labours . The thanks . Instead of Shirts from Mrs Storey , Mrs Boissier , Mr. chasing the Germans for days without seeing felt a bit shaky at first , but bucked up Miniature Rifle Club , Henry Street , for in- Thanking you in anticipation , the nourishment they require . of the committee were also due to the follow Barclay , Mrs Power , Mrs Johnson , Mrs Watkins , anything of them , although we could hear courage , and with " Here goes , " off I went struction and practice in rifle shooting . giving the plants a check , encourage them to ing : Mesars : Southall and Son for loan of Miss Harvey . the big guns and rifle shots at intervals , Talk about run , I should have beat Apple- All able - bodied then may join the National do their very best by carefully removing the piano , also loan of chairs , screens , etc. , at Books from Mrs Watkins , Miss Botsford , Mrs which meant that they were somewhere near , garth , the English champion easy if he had Reserve . They will only be asked to volun- weeds , and twice each week give the bed bare cost ; Messrs . Dale Forty and Co. for Lewton , Mrs Crump , Mre Strange , Mins Agassiz , or that it was some of their stragglers . We been there . I had the good fortune to hear teer for service in case of imminent national soaking of manure water . This may be made piano at cost or under ; the Alton Court Miss Morling , Mrs. Barnwell , Mrs Lavie , Mrs had started off very early on the Wednesday , about a dozen screamers ( shells ) coming once , danger . Apply during parade , or to from either cow , horse , or sheep droppings , Brewery Company for the loan of tables and Barker . Mri Pilkington , Miss Bache , Miss Harvey and our big guns had sent the Germans over and something seemed to tell me to get or failing these use soot water . Cut the trestles ; Col. Middleton , their Chairman , Belta from Miss Bache , Miss Sparrow . a few " Good - morning " shells , while we were down . I did promptly , and that in all pro- JAS . KELLY , Major . foliage away at the end of October , and con and Mr. Hart , for use of plants , etc .; Mr. Boarves from Miss Bache , Mrs. Barnwell advancing all the while . We had a close bability saved my life . I laid down flat be- sinue the liquid manure all through the winter . they had given him , and they would no doubt G. M. MORTON , Secretary . I am , yourss truly , W. S. R. COX . Capt . O.C. 1st Hereford National Reserve . German Officers Place of Internment , Dyffrn Aled , Llansaman , Abergele , N. Wales . |