Ross Gazette 1st October 1914 - Page 4
Ross Gazette 1st October 1914 - Page 4
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| Date | 01/10/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 1st October 1914 |
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Che Ross Gazette . THURSDAY , OCTOBER 1st , 1914 . LOCAL NEWS . ss BUTTER MARKET . - Readers are re- led that from this day ( October 1st ) the e market will be held at the Town Hall . the service for men only at the Parish rch on Sunday next , at 3.30 , the Rev. on Rashdall , D.Lit . , will give an ad- s on " The Ethic of the War . " e G.W.R. will ran an excursion to London aturday , October 10 , from Ross . - See advt . URE HOME - MADE BREAD delivered daily to parts of the town . E. H. SOLES , 17 , cester - road , Ross . - Advt . r . C. C. Kelly , solicitor , Ross , has ap- i for a commission in the Reserve Batta- of the Herefordshire Regiment . HAKI FOR THE TERRITORIALS . - The re- e Battalion of the Herefordshire Regi- at are to be supplied with khaki uniforms , not with blue uniforms which are being plied in some towns owing to a shortage khaki cloth . OYAL AGRICULTURAL BENEVOLENT INSTITU- -The Hon . Secretary ( Mr. F. Cooper ) pectfully acknowledges the following tories Bridstow harvest moiety of offer- , £ 7 10s . Brampton harvest moiety of rtory . £ 3 16s . We are informed that Foxhalls Farm , Sol- shope , and Woodfield Nurseries , Llangar- have been sold privately through the ncy of Mr. John Brawn , auctioneer , s , who last week also disposed of an es eat Gloucester , and nine houses and ds at Lydbrook . fr . J. A. N. Booker has sent £ 25 to the d Lieutenant of the County for the tional Relief Fund . We understand that during the past 10 Messrs . Cooper and Preece have effect- ettings of the following vacant properties town and neighbourhood of Ross : - podside , Gloucester - road ; Nos . 1 and 2 , adringham Villas ; small holding of 16 es in Llangarren . They have also sold o freehold estates in the district . THE COAT " for winter is undoubtedly the . and C. ( Nicholson and Co. ) ht , medium , and heavy in weights , pofed hy special process and guar teed to keep out a day's rain . Sole agent Ross and District , T. MAPP , High - street ; agent for the celebrated " Dexter ats , Ladies and Gent.s ( established over a arter of a century ) .- Advt . Ross FLOWER DAY . - Saturday next , Oct. d , a number of ladies have undertaken a reet flower sale on behalf of our local Ter- orials and the Belgian Refugees . Gifts flowers will be most gratefully received . ese should he sent to Mr. T. M. Sainsbury , The assistance of ladies to oucester - road . 1 flowers will be most welcome . Everyone help , and from the number of kind ers already made there is every prospect a most successful result . , RECRUITING . - The recruiting office at reford for the Regular and Kitchener's my will be removed from the Barracks to e Labour Exchange , Hereford , on Thurs- next , October 8th . Lord Kitchener is Il anxious to get recruits , and appeals to ery young man who is eligible to offer his vices at once . BEDS FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS . - In the re- of the Ross Board of Guardians meeting t week , the number of beds suggested to offered to the War Office , for the use of unded soldiers , should have been fifty and five as stated . It was a tpyographical For which we are pleased to correct , and ust that the good services of the local Red oss Nurses will be retained for the work nursing the wounded men should the er of the Board be accepted . THE LOCAL RELIEF FUND.-Mr. H. Steven- , Capital and Counties Bank , Ross , is ing as hon . secretary to the above fund , the absence of Mr. G. Okell , who has ap- BURBERRY " are ed for admission to an Officers ' Training ps . CLIENTS in the district . place their orders with Messrs . WRIGHT SON , Ross , wh " Burberry " au- rised agents for both ladies ' and gentle- n's goods , and keep a full set of patterns all their specialities - Weather - proof Gar- nts , Sporting Garments , Gamefeather eed , and other Suitings , etc. , thus getting pert advice and also saving the trouble of personal visit to their showrooms . Ross COTTAGE HOSPITAL . - The Hon . Secre- y gratefully acknowledges the receipt of following sums : -Bridstow harvest offer- ( moiety of ) , £ 7 10s .; Pencraig Chapel , ; Longgrove Church , £ 2 3s . 6d . THE PALACE - The turn at the Palace this ek is provided by Young and Smart , The nedy couple , and Mons . Mystic , conjuror , the pictures include special war films . xt week's programme includes two special ture films and several war films . iety turn is Jack and Jill , musical nedy duo . For the following week , bert Kent's popular Uniques are visiting Palace with a new and entirely up - to- te programme , and will undoubtedly draw ge houses . MARRIAGE - The marriage took place at Parish Church , on Monday , between Mr. H. Trigg , of Newbridge , formerly of ss , and Miss C. J. Cox , daughter of Mr. Mrs. Cox . Camp - road , Ross , the Rev. P. Jones officiating . The bride , who re a shantung silk dress with hat to tch , was attended by her two sisters , Miss and Miss P. Cox ( who wore saxe - blue sses trimmed with cream lace and block s ) and a nephew and niece . The best man Mr. Alfred Hodges , of Brynmawr . PHOTO FRAMES . - For the largest selection new patterns call at the " Gazette " ce . - Advt . FUNERAL OF MRS . WOODALL . On the Eve of S.S. Michael and All gels there was laid to rest in the quiet le churchyard of Peterstow the beloved ly of Elizabeth Woodall , of the Villa , terstow , wife of the late Mr. Thomas bodall , late of Great Dinham , Chepstow , on . The mourners were the Rev. T. J. bodall ( son ) , Vicar of Britford , Salisbury , ss Woodall and Mrs. J. A. Bevan ( daugh- s ) , the Rev. J. A. Beran , St. George's mouth Mrs. Frederick L. Woodall , the H. W. Bevan ( Rector of Galby , Leices shire ) , and the Rev. J. S. Bevan ( grand- s ) , Mr. T. Street ( Bradford - on - Avon ) , Mr. Jones ( Gloster ) , and other friends . The ressive service , simple , as would have n desired , was conducted by the Rev. J. F. Bailey ( Rector ) , and the hymn , ock of Ages , " was sung in the church , Jesu , Lover of my soul " ( the favourite an of the deceased ) at the graveside . The y heautiful wreaths , and other flowers , flower - lined grave , testified to the deep borne for the late Mrs. Woodall . HUNTING APPOINTMENTS SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE HOUNDS will meet day , October 3 .. day , October 6 day , October 10 . At 7 a.m. ... Callow Pike Thruxton Altbough COOK- ATS , MICE , MOLES , ROACHES and BEETLES greedily a son's Reliable " Rat Poison . Cats and will not touch it . Vermin dry up and leave ell . Prices 6d . , 18. , 2s . 3d , and 3s . 8d . ge , 2d.-G. W. HARRISON , Chemist , ng . Sold by Chemists . Agent for Ross , H. ( lafe T. MATTHEWS ) , Chemist . Ross Congregational Church . HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICES . Belgian Refugees . The first consignment of Refugees from The harvest festival service was held at Belgium reached Ross on Wednesday this the Congregational Church on Friday even - week by the train arriving at 4.24 . A ing . The interior of the Church was prettily hearty welcome was accorded to them , and motor cars , kindly lent for the occasion , decorated by members of the congregation , with the usual gifts of flowers , fruit , veget - conveyed them to their destination , where an excellent tea was provided for them . They ables , and cereals . A number of plante were very kindly loaned by Messrs . Bussell , and consist of four single men , and two families Pike , while Mr. E. H. Soles gave a large of eight and five members respectively , 17 loaf of bread . There was a good congrega- in all . The single men are to be placed at tion present , and the collection was taken the Men's Lodging House in Over - Ross . on behalf of the Ross Cottage Hospital . The families are to be accommodated at s The service was conducted by the Rev. Hostel , at 45 , New - street , Ross , which has A. H. Sayers , of Monmouth , who took as a been taken for six months . text Ecclesiastes 11 , 4 : - " He that regardeth the clouds shall not reap . ' He thought there was a lack of sufficient faith in the world to - day , but God sent torch - bearers eren when the clouds were darkest , for " He is light , and in Him is no darkness at all . " There must be some solace in the darkest clouds , and when the clouds lifted a pros- pect fairer than could be anticipated would be seen . God inspired men to look for the best . On the minds and hearts of all st the present time were the clouds and shad- ows of the great war , the great and terrible ordeal through which we were passing . But God would even use this terrible instrument of war as a means of future happiness which could never have been born without it . Right must inevitably triumph , and we should find later that the dark clouds which hover us to - day had their birth in the sun . The services were continued on Sunday , when the minister , the Rev. W. A. Powicke , conducted the services , assisted by Mr. G. W. Hill . col . Middleton on the War , GERMAN INCARNATE FIENDS . Colonel O. R. Middleton . Chairman of the Herefordshire Territorial Association , gave a lecture on the war at the Ross Secondary School on Friday evening . There was a very good attendance , and a small charge was made for admission , the proceeds of which were devoted to the fund for the relief of the Belgian refugees , of which Mr. A. E. Barker has kindly undertaken the secretarial duties . Previous to the lecture the school children sang several patriotic songs .. Colonel O. R. Middleton said this was the largest war that had ever taken place , because there were more men engaged than had ever been known in previous battles ; in fact the immensity of the number of engaged almost revolutionised the men strategy and tactics employed in ordinary warfare . He believed the Germans had been . looking forward to this war for years , for if they succeeded in winning all other powers would he subservient to Germany . With this obiect in view they had organised an army of 6,000,000 soldiers ,, and had been huilding a fleet of warships which they thought would be capable of defeating Eng- land , and so gain the supremacy of the sea and become the commercial country of the world . This had been for years the ambi- tion of German merchantmen , and for years Germany had been toasting " the day . " Their object had first of all been to defeat France , then Russia , then England . Many times he had spoken from platforms in Ross of the inevitable war with Germany , and he knew that many people said : " What nonsense the Colonel does talk ! " Con- tinuing the Colonel went on to speak of the organisation of the German forces- the army , the formidable navy . the fleet of dirgibles , from which it might be possible to drop 400 bombs on London at any time . Almost more than anything Germany want- ed colonies . particularly Morocco . where , in the south , the Atlas Mountains were full of mineral wealth which they wanted to exploit . This was only one of their am- bitions . But Germany had not succeeded in defeating the French , and were not likely to with the British forces aiding their French friends . After 1870 the French fortresses the frontier were greatly on strengthened . Belgium , unfortunately , did not possess such strong fortresses on her frontier , and therefore German's intention -and she had built her railways and made other preparations with that object - had always been to invade Belgium to get into France . They made overtures to England to keep us out of the present war , but , thank goodness , our politicians - and they could do no other - had not listened to the overtures of the " bully of Europe . " At & meeting of the local Committee on Friday , the 25th inst . , it was decided that Ross could take 49 Refugees . This number included many gratuitous offers of hospi- tality in private families to single indivi- duals , mainly children and largely of the educated class . Notice to this effect was sent to headquarters at Hereford , and on Saturday last a deputation was asked to go to Hereford to inspect the refugees who were arriving that afternoon , and to attend a committee meeting held subsequently by the Mayor . At this meeting the members of the deputation from Ross ( Mrs. Barker and Miss E. Sparrow ) were informed that the accommodation was only asked for whole families and a batch of single men , all being of the peasant class . After going into the matter it was arranged for five single men and the two families of eight and five al- ready referred to to be sent , On Tues- day last word was received from the War Refugees Committee that one of the five men had found his family and had joined them elsewhere , so that the number to be ent would be reduced by one , ben collect- ing in Ross have received a most liberal response to their appeal , and thanks are due to all those who have so kindly helped by their generous offers of hospitality , money , furniture , clothing and of aid in many other ways . The ladies on the sub- committee , with the aid and advice of Col. Middleton , have done all in their power to furnish the house comfortably and suit- ably , and the poor Belgians who have suffer- ed so terribly should , we think , be able to find rest , and quietude for a period in the hostel which has been provided for them . It is understood that no more refugees will be coming to Ross at present . Further offers of hospitality are not therefore requir- ed by the committee . There are still a few things which are urgently needed for pre- towels , and bolster - cases . sent use , specially sheets for double beds , A considerable sum of money has been collected , and a banking account has been opened in the Capital and Counties Bank , Ross . Cheques name of H. H. Stevenson , Esq . , at the should be made out in this name , and con- tributions should be sent to the Secretary of the sub - committee , A. E. Barker , Esq . , Edenhurst , Ross . Gifts of clothing will he gratefully received and should he addressed to Miss E. Sparrow at the Union Offices , Ross , and not sent direct to the hostel . Those who are willing to give food of any description , including butter , eggs , and potatoes , are asked to make enquiries , before . sending them . of Mrs. Barker , Edenhurst , Ross , as if gifts of perishable food are sent indiscriminately it is possible that too much might be sent at one time . promised up to date : - The following subscriptions have been Miss Harvey Mr. Freame Watkins ... Mr. A. Sparrow Mrs. Harkness ... Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Child Mr. H. J. Marshall Mr. R. H. Storey Capt . Walsh ... Mrs. Walsh Col. and Mrs. Evan Thomas ... Mrs. Gane . Col. R. Hoskins Anonymous .. Mr. A. E. Barker Mrs. Richard Jones and Miss Dr. Shepherd L. Jones , Poulstone The Misses Palmer Mrs. Paulsen Miss Agassiz Rev. J. B. Julian Mrs. Armitage ... Miss Sparrow Miss E. Sparrow Mrs. Gatfield Miss Gatfield £ s . d . 18 12 10 10 10 500 5 500 500 5 5 00 5 . 4 3 30 3 3 3 20 3 . 300 2 2 200 200 200 1-1 , 1 1 1 1 110 Commander Coates , R.N. 1 1 In Miss Gee 100 Mr. Stockham Mrs. Kemp the beginning of July stores were brought up by Germany to the Belgium frontier , for Germany had not all along had any respect for their share of the neutrality of Belgium . They all knew what had taken place in Belgium and France . Unfortunately Eng- land had such a small force in the field . They could only put about 150.000 there at present , which was a mere handful com- pared with 5.000,000 , but there were no other troons like them ( applause ) . Thev were the finest soldiers in the world , and never knew when they were besten . and they all admired the way they fought , es- pecially at the battle of Mons where , had it . not heen for the great generalship of General French and General Smith - Dorrien , the British forces would have suffered ter- ribly ( applause ) . As it was they lost heavi- ly , his own regiment losing the colonel and- six officers . The art of strategy was to place a greater number of men at the point of contact than your adversary . and the lines of communication - the lines behind the army which brought up the food , ammuni- tion , and stores was the most important factor of warfare , for when the lines were cut the enemy was done . If the Allies had had 150,000 or 200,000 men they could have sent from Ostend , they would have broken the German lines and surrounded Von Kluck's corps . Germany , with all her men in the field . was bound to get stale , hut the British , with the Territorials - which were now a good force - and the 500.000 men heing trained . had every reason to be confi- dent of the result , but he hoped they would not sign for peace until they reached Berlin ( hear , hear ) . How they would do it he did not know , for they would have diffenlt work in crossing the Rhine . Col. Middleton re- ferred to the troops from India , who were born fighters : and to the successful opera- tion of the Russians in Prussia . and spoke of the condition of Belgium at the present time - the ruination of farms , homes , old and historical buildings , the murder of women and children . committed with no other ob- iect than devilry . These atrocities had blackened the history of the German nation , whose soldiers had become nothing more than incarnate fiends . He was glad to say that in Ross they had made provision to re- ceive 49 Belgian refugees , and he knew they would receive the hospitality they deserved . Mr. Barker proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Col. Middleton , which Mr. Henry Blake seconded , and the National Anthem concluded the gathering . HEREFORDSHIRE NATIONAL RESERVE . ROSS COMPANIES . The East Ross Company will parade at the Camp Meadow , Ross , on SATURDAYS , at 3 p.m. Members are specially asked to attend on Saturday next when the company will prac tice outpost duties . RIFLE SHOOTING . A parade will take place at the Territorial Headquarters , Broad- street ( behind Crown and Sceptre ) on Friday next at 8 p.m. Major Kelly has promised to give a lecture on Rifle Shooting , and at the same time arrangements will be made Mr. Wright Miss Hall Mrs. Holloway Mr. Chivers Mrs. Skippon Mr. G. Eltome Mise J. Agassiz Mrs. Price Mrs. Getting Mrs. A. Langley Miss Wintle Mrs. Cobbold Mr. Sutcliffe Mr. H. T. Blake Miss Pye Mr. F. C. Mosley Mrs. W. Watson Mrs. W. E. Cole Mr. N. C. S. Thomas 1 100 100 1 100 100 10 6 10 6 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 5 050 5 050 5 Mrs. Smith 4 Mrs. Pegler Miss Hill 5 Rev. L. P. Jones 050 Mrs. J. B. Evans 050 Mrs. Blanche ... 050 Mr. Foulkes 080 026 2 6 Messrs . Lawrence and Fowler 2 6 026 Mr. Pound Mr. Morgan Mr. Mogg Mrs. Bussell Mrs. Davies Miss Purchas Mr. Funneley Mr. W. Watkins Mrs. Watkins Mrs. King Mrs. Webb Mr. Strange Mrs. W. Rudge Mr. Davies Mrs. Millward Proceeds of Colonel O. R. Middleton's Lecture at Secondary School ... *** 26 026 026 020 010 010 1 010 01 01 01 006 14 6 £ 128 16 6 28th THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , OCTOBER 1 , 1914 . ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE . 28th Our TWENTY - EIGHTH ANNUAL SALE commences TO - DAY ( Thursday ) , OCT . 1st . Owing to the great reduction in our Staff , we have not been able to complete the Sale List , but this will be ready in a day or two . In the meantime , the Bargains are on offer ; come and pick them out . Bloyales , Cars , Oarts , Carriages , Tyres , Fittings , and Acces- sories in great variety , all at Clearance Prices . BUTCHER & CASSON ( LIMITED ) , TEL . 23 . ROSS . 28th 28th Cars for Hire at low prices . Ross Urban District Council . THE NEW RATE BELGIAN REFUGEES FOR ROSS . 500 RECRUITS FROM ROSS DISTRICT . Col. O. R. Middleton ( Chairman ) , pre- sided over the meeting of the Ross Urban Council held at the Council Chambers on Monday morning , when the other members present were Mr. W. R. Lewis ( vice - chair- man ) , Mr. J. F. Davies , Mr. W. Butcher , Mr. T. Matthews , Mr. F .. Cooper , Mr. E. Morgan , Mr. J. Meredith , and Mr. J. H. Hall ; with Mr. Ernest R. Davies ( Clerk ) , Mr. A. H. Pearson ( Surveyor ) , and Mr. F. Ricketts ( Sanitary Inspector ) . FINANCE . Mr. J. F. DAVIES presented the finance committee's report , which stated that the amount in the treasurer's hands was £ 578 2s . 6d . Bills passed for payment amounted to £ 342 8s . 9d . , which left a credit balance of £ 230 18s . 9d . The report was adopted . MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT . The report of the medical officer ( Dr. A. J. Campbell ) stated that the town was free from infectious diseases , and there was nothing further of any importance to report to the Council . Mr. T. MATTHEWS presented the report of the sanitary committee , which stated that the house , 46 , Over - Ross - street , was quite unfit for human habitation , and the mittee recommended that a closing order be made . The Inspector had been unable to carry out the test to the drains at the Mason's Arms Inn , Over - Boss - street , as in- structed by the Council at the last meeting , by reason of the occupier refusing to allow him to proceed with the work of opening up the ground . The committee unanimously recommended that the Clerk write to the oc- cupier and the owners pointing out that proceedings would be taken if any further ohstruction should take place , and the Coun- cil would be compelled to inforce their sta- tutory rights of entry . The report was adopted . The Sanitary Inspector's report stated that the beds at the common lodging honse had been occupied 1.721 times during the past month , ending the 21st . STREETS COMMITTEE'S REPORT . Mr. J. H. HALL presented the Streets Committee's report , which stated that letter had been received from the County Surveyor stating that the Roads and Bridges Committee would pay £ 400 . half the total amount expended by the Council on the main roads for the year . In this the committee were disappointed , for it was con- siderably over £ 600 that they had expended and incurred liability for , and in consequence it would make the rate higher The CHAIRMAN asked if it was of any use appealing , or asking for more . Mr. HALL said he was afraid it would not be of any use . The report was adopted . SURVEYOR'S REPORT . Grand Patriotic Concert . IN AID OF LOCAL FUNDS . There has been splendid response to the appeal on behalf of the Belgian Refugees and our local Territorials , made in the form of a grand patriotic concert . There has been a large demand for tickets , and we would advise all who wish to take part in this notable event to secure seats at once . There is not the alightest doubt that a very substantial sum will be realised , and as all expenses have been met , every ticket sold is a direct contribution to the funds . Who can resist the opportunity for charity under such pleasing conditions ? BOSS CONTRIBUTES TO NATIONAL BELIEF FUND . FIRST INSTALMENT . The following letter has been received by Mr. H. Stevenson , Secretary to the Local Committee for Ross Urban District . The first instalment to be sent to the Central Fund amounts to £ 100 , but close on £ 200 has been collected for the Local Fund , and in ad- dition to this several donations have been sent direct to London .. [ Copy of Letter . ] Accountants ' Department , York House , St. James's , 8.W. 8th September , 1914 . NATIONAL RELIEF FUND . Dear Sir I have to thank you for your letter of the 28th inst . , enclosing cheque for £ 100 , being a first contribution in aid of the above Fund from the Urban District of Ross . Yours faithfully , H. Stevenson , Esq . , L. E. HALSEY . Secretary to the Committee of the Ross Urban War Relief Fund , Capital and Counties Bank Ltd. , Ross , Herefordshire . LOCAL WAR FUNDS . PRINCE OF WALES ' FUND . DONATIONS FROM ROSS . Previously acknowledged Commander Coates , R.N. Mr. E. J. Cooper ... d . .... 105 7 6 220 026 £ 107 12 LOCAL RELIEF FUND . Previously acknowledged Capt . Cox Ross Electric Light Co. Employees 024 Mr. E. J. Cooper ... Mr. John Turner Commander Coates , R.N. *** £ s . d . 179 18 7 05 026 2 6 4 1 £ 181 11 11 the £ , which was 2d . above the rate made in , April last . The committee very much regretted this increase , but it was inevitable , mainly owing to the county main roads being made up now in the summer instead of the winter quarter , the result being that the contribution from the County Council on account , instead of £ 600 as the committee hoped for , only amounted to £ 400 , and the balance of the contribution would not be 1st Herefordshire Regiment . received until the meeting of the County Council in July next year . They had cut down the Surveyor's estimates as low as possible , and this was the lowest rate the committee could possibly recommend , so with great regret at this enforced increase he gave notice that at the meeting to be held on October 26th he would propose that a rate of 1s . 6d . in the £ be levied for the current half - year . THE UPKEEP OF THE LIBRARY . Mr. DAVIES said the finance committee had gone into the cost of the upkeep of the library buildings , and found that it was £ 52 & year , which the committee considered very satisfactory . He thought the public would be satisfied when they knew it . only cost a jd . in the £ . The CHAIRMAN said he thought the library was appreciated . He never passed by without seeing some people inside . In former times it must have cost almost as much for the hire of the rooms , but now , ddition to the library , they had the con- venience of their own rooms . Mr. COOPER said he was somewhat sur- prised the library was not made use of by many more people , for they had a plenti- ful supply of papers . The CHAIRMAN said they were in the midst of bad times now , but later on he would like to see a rummage sale or some- thing of a similar character arranged to get a good supply of second - hand books for the library , which could be obtained cheaply at certain times . They had a poor set of books at present , and he thought steps He ought to be taken to get some more . hoped members of the committee would take the matter up . Mr. COOPER said if the matter was left till a little later on he would see what he could do . BELGIAN REFUGEES FOR ROSS . The CHAIRMAN said the Ross Relief Committee had been asked by the committee at Hereford if they would provide accom- modation in Ross for a number of Belgian refugess . They had replied that they were willing to take a certain number , and they had since received a letter to say that 20 would arrive in Ross from London on Wed- nesday afternoon . The accommodation for the refugees had all been arranged . BUTTER AND POULTRY MARKET . Mr. DAVIES said that from October the butter and poultry market would be held at the Town Hall .. A REMARKABLE SERVICE . BISHOP OF HEREFORD'S EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY . A remarkable service was held in Here- ford Cathedral on Sunday , in celebration of the 80th birthday of the Bishop of Hereford , whose broadminded toleration during his 19 years ' occupancy of the See has gained him the appelation of " the Dissenters ' Bishop . " The service was led by the Rev. A. Custos Duncombe , who is 85 years of age . The freb lesson was read by Canon Copes , aged 83 , and the second by Canon Palmer , aged 84 . The Epistle warend by Prebendary Lam- hert , aged 82 , and the Gospel by Prabendary Hanbury , aged 85 . The Survevor's report stated that the re- pair of the Wilton - road had been completed , and the remainder of Cantilupe - road had silso been finished with due stone , tar grouted . A portion of Edde - Cross street was being repaired with Howle Hill stone , tar - grouted A ventilating shaft had been fixed against a building in the Chase grounds ( by permission of Colonel Middleton ) and The Bishop's son , the Rev. Launcelot Per- connected with the sewer , Two warning cival , of 86. Mary's , Bryanston Square , rural signs had been fixed on the Gloucester - road . dean of Marleybone , and Priest in Ordinary Mr. J. H. HALL said with reference to to the King , carried a staff , and the Bishop the warning signs he suggested that " con - himself preached the sermon , in which he cealed turning " slip should be fixed on . touched on the justice of the war . The cost of fixing would be small , and he thought the Automobile Association would provide the notice . The following weekly payments have been it . promised : - 12 Col. O. R. Middleton Capt . and Mrs. Cox Capt . Verschoyle Mr. J. E. 8. Hewett Mr. E. Passey ... Mr. F. R. Thomas Mr. Little Mrs. J. Clark ... Mr. O. H. Jefferies Mr. Hart L Mr. J. G. Wall Mrs. Bailey Mr. Jones ( Crystal Cafe ) Mrs. Vale Mrs. Baldwin Mrs. Crump Mr. Metcalfe Mrs. Bussell Mrs. A. Blake ... Mrs. C. J. Blake Mr. Willis Mr. Bevan Mr. Maddocks 050 050 0000000oooooooooo 50 10 010 10 010 010 6 006 Groceries ... Milk Joint of meat Clothing from Mrs. Brown , Lair Lawn , Cantilupe Road . The Surveyor was asked to make a note of 500 RECRUITS FROM ROSS DISTRICT . A letter ( which appeared in a recent issue of the " Gazette " ) was read from Captain R. Grestrex Yates , commanding B. Coy . , 1st Herefordshire Regiment , thanking the Council for the resolution passed at the last meeting . A circular was read from the Local Gov- ernment Board concerning the provision of recruiting accommodatoin , the CHAIRMAN saying they had had it under consideration at Hereford , but he did not think it affected them at Ross . The CHAIRMAN said he had had a letter Mr. HALL : Ross has done very well . The CHAIRMAN said that roughly there were 2.000 recruits in Herefordshire , and about 500 had gone from this district . AN INCREASED RATE . Among the congregation were Mrs. Bather , aged 92 ; Mrs. Giles , aged 87 ; Mrs. Littledale Smith , aged 86 ; and Mrs. Han- bury , aged 84 . SOCKS FOR SOLDIERS . HEREFORDSHIRE MAID SERVANTS 18. SOCK FUND . B. COMPANY . Efforts are being made locally to provide necessaries and comforts for the men of B Company , and we are requested to acknow- ledge the following : - Already acknowledged Mr. Chapman Dr. Paulin £ s . d . 34,14 6 05 6 26 50 5 Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson Mr. Cooper ( Broad Street ) Kyrle - street and Edde - Cross - street 3 11 New - street 01 1 GIFTS : Scarfs from Mrs. J B. Evans , Miss D. Williams , three , anonymous , Mrs. Rubrey , Miss M. Damsell ; 1,000 cigarettes , Mr. In- gram ( Hildersley ) ; socks , Mrs. Bailey ( Glou- cester Road ) ; 120 packets boracic powder , Mr. Benjamin ; socks , Mrs. Baynham ; shirts , Mr. H. T. Howell ; socks , Miss Granville ; shirts , Mr. socks and shirts , Mr. Meredith , Mrs. Prevost socks , Miss ( Brampton ) ; socks and shirts , Mrs. H. H. Child . Miss Yates would be glad to have all socks and shirts being made for her this week at the latest . ROSS RURAL RELIEF FUNDS . PRINCE OF WALES FUND . Previously acknowledged Mr. G. F. S. Collins LOCAL FUND .. K. ... £ s . d . 66 00 10 10 £ 76 10.0 £ B. d . 97 026 026 5 02 6 026 016 Previously acknowledged ... Rudhall Household- Miss Williams Miss Uzzell Mr. and Mrs. Collett Miss Janet Carter Miss Susan Carter Miss Webb ... Miss Marsh Miss Kettle Archdeacon Ingram 016 020 10 00 £ 108 00 COUNTY WAR FUND . ROSS AND DISTRICT WORKING PARTIES . Previously acknowledged Mrs. Gwillim ( Foxhall ) Per Mrs. Newnham Smith Per Miss Ashmore ... Per Mrs. Booker Mrs. Coles Per Mrs. Waters £ n . d . 108 12 6 0.20 080 049 8 10 008 159 £ 114 3 6 THE TERRITORIALS . There were unpleasant rumours last week in connection with the return of 150 Terri- torials from Northampton to Hereford . But like most rumours , they are entirely baseless . The plain facts of the matter are these . The youngest of them , those under the age of 19 , cannot be accepted for foreign service ; they are trained for home defence only . A number have suffered from measles and have been isolated . These would not possibly be train- ed for service abroad . They have lost con- dition , which will take time to regain . Then there are a certain number who have return- ed as otherwise medically unfit for strenuous service . The training that has taken place has weeded them out ; but it is no fault of theirs . Local Roll of Honour , from Ross and district , who are serving their The following is an additional list of men country ROSS . Pte . W. G. Ayres , the Bungalow , Ashfield , R.A.M.C. Driver G. Chapman , Ross , Mechanical Tarnsport A.S.O. Pte . W G. Clark , 20 , Wye street Lance - Corpl . R. Cox , Camp road , H.T.F. Lance Corpl . A. Davies , Hin Court Lodge , Royal Engineers , Expeditionary Force Lance - Corpl . R. Davies , Hill Court Lodge , Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry , Expeditionary Force Gunner J. Davies , Royal Garrison Artil- lery , K.A. Pte . T. Davies , Hill Court . Lodge , New Welsh , Regiment , K.A. Driver Percy W. Hall , Royal Australian F.A. A.S.O. Pte . G. T. Lewis , 27 , Edde - Cross Street , Pte . A. R. Lewis , 7 , Edde - Cross Street , A.8.C. Pte . F. C .. Patterson , Hom Green , H.T.F. Pte . Gordon Probyn , 3rd Batt . K.S.L.I. Lance - Corpl . A. B. Robbins , 16 , Alton Strett , S.W.B. Trooper E. Robbins , 16 , Alton Street , 3rd Cavalry Regiment Pte . B. Rogers , Ross . R.A.M.C. Pte . H. Surr , Ross , H.T.F. Pte . S. Surr . Ross . K.S.L.I. Trooper C. W. Watkins , High Street , 11th Hussars Pte . W. L. Watkins , High Street , Royal Worcester Regt , Second - Lieut E. A. Bellamy , 13th Dur- ham Light Infantry Pte . H. W. Weale . Hom Green , H.T.F. Pte . F. E. Weale , Home Green , R.A.M.C. Pte . A E. Wells , Greytree Road ( late R.G.A. ) . R.A.M.C. , at the front Warrant Officer G. Wintle , Ross , H.M.S. Usk . China Station Gunner L. S. Wooler , Ross attached to 25A Battery , R.F.A. BRIDSTOW . Trooper J. G. Dew , Oaklands , Royal Gloucester Hussar Yeomanry GARWAY . Pte . R. Beniamin , H.T.F. Pte . T. A. Clark . H.T.F. Pte . H. Clark , H.T.F. Pte . W H. Fowler , H.T.F. Pte . J. Harvey , H.T.F. Pte . H. Hemming , nd class . Ex - Reserve Pte . H. L. Hemming , R.E. Pte . H. Moore , H.T.F. Pte : R. Moore , H.T.F. Pte . P. Nicholls , H.T.F. Pte . D. G. Powell , New Welsh Regt . Pte . A. R. Powell , New Welsh Regt . Pte . A. Pritchard , H.T.F. Pte . F. Nicholls , Monmoth Territorials Pte . W. Russell , Monmouth R.E. Second - Lieut . W. G. Walford , R.M.R.E. Pte . W. J. Whittam , R.F.A. KING'S CAPLE . Capt . Rolleston , K.S.L.I. Pte . J. Attwood , K.S.L.I. Pte . R. W. Bellamy , R.A.M.C .. Pte . B. Brewer , 11th Hussars Pte . E. Brisland . A.S.C. Pte . C. Cartwright , K.S.L.I. Pte . H. Cartwright , new Welsh Regiment Pte . H. Haines , K.S.L.I. Pte . R. G. Hodges , 1st Hereford Regiment Pte . J. Mayo , Worcestershire Regiment Pte . J. Mitchell , K.S.L.I. Pte . G. Ravenhill , K.S.L.I .. Pte . H. Ravenhill , K.S.L.I. Pte . T. Tillie , 9th Lancers Pte . A. Tocknell , R.A.M.C. Gunner R. Townsend . H.M.S. Britannia Pte . W. Townsend , A.S.C. Pte . J. Wilson , 2nd Worcester Regiment Pte . J. E. Worthing , A.S.C. LLANGARRON . Pte . F. Powell , K.S.L.I. C. Meredith , R.N. Pte . A. J. Morris , Dragoon Guards . Pte . W. S. Rudge , R.M.L.I. Pte . T. Williams , H.T.F. LINTON . Pte . J. Fishpool , Linton , K.A. Lance - Cornl . Gardner , Linton , 3rd Dra- goon Guards Lance - Cornl . Holms , Linton . A.S.C. Pte . M. Taylor , Linton , Gloucestershire Regt . Gunner T. Taylor , Linton , Royal Garrison Artillery MARSTOW . Sergt . W. Bevan , Brook Cottage , Glew- stone , 3rd Gloucestershire Regt . PETERSTOW . Shoeing Smith G. Burton , Woodbarn cot- tage . Peterstow , R.F.A. Stoker E. A. Burton . Woodbarn cottage , Peterstow , H.M.S. Cornwall SELLACK . Capt . W. S. R. Cox . Ashe Leigh Pte . H. G. Thomas , Sellack , K.S.L.I. WALFORD . Pte . Kenneth Bevan . Walford Pte , William Elias , Walford Pte . J. Hayward , Leys Hill , Walford , 1st Herefordshire Regiment Pte . Bert Tompkins Pte . J. Tompkins , Walford . WESTON . Second - Lieut . G. Booker . Weston , K.S.L.I. Second - Lieut . R. C. Craigie , Loyal N. Lancashire Lance - Corol . R. Davies , 4th Dragoon Guards Pte . E. Hall , Weston , H.T.F. Pte . G. Hall , Weston , H.T.F. Pte . H. Hall . Weston , H.T.F Pte . W. G. Hall , Weston . H.T.F. Pte . L. Goode , Weston , Scots Guards Pte . C. Goode . 1st Shropshire Pte . H. Hall , Croome cottage , Pontshill , H.T.F.- Pte . W. Innes , Weston Pte . C. J. Lewis , the Poplars , Weston , H.T.F.- Gunner J. F. Loxley - Lewis , Weston , R.F.A. Pte . W. Lomax , Weston , K.S.L.I. Gunner A. Mayo , Weston , R.F.A. Pte . E. Parry , Weston , K.S.L.I. Pte . W. Parry , Weston , H.T.F. Pte . T. Putt . K.S.L.I. A.B. A. Rudge , Weston , H.M.S. Goliath Pte . J. Rudge , Weston , Monmouth T.F Pte . J. Teague , H.T.F. THE WAR . [ WEDNESDAY MORNING . ] ALLIES " HOLDING THEIR OWN . " GERMANS ' DAY AND NIGHT ATTACKS . EXTENSION OF THE FLANK MOVE . MORE PRISONERS . THE ACTIVITIES OF THE EMDEN . All goes well with the Allied Forces in France , although another day has passed without definite news of the approaching end of the struggle which began on the Aisne seventeen days ago , or thereabouts . According to a Press Bureau statement , issued late last night , the Allied left are " well holding their own , " despite further very heavy fighting , but there is practically no clange in the situation . The heaviest of the most recent fighting in Allies flanking movement , for it was offici France appears to be connected with the ally reported yesterday from Paris that the enemy had made several day and night at- tacks to the north of the Somme and the Oise , which had been repulsed . This indicates a further extension of the Allies ' line , for mention is made for the first time of the presence of a force a few miles between Albert and Combles . to the north - west of Peronne - on a plateau On the Ajsne , where the Allies hold the first plateau north of the river , the enemy apparently is resting after his recent furious onslaughts , for there is no change to report . The German big guns have been busy in Champagne and to the east of the Argonne ; and further towards the Meuse slight pro- gress has been made against the strong posi- tions of the Germans on the heights of the Meuse . The capture of a large number of prison- ers is again recorded as having taken place on Monday . In the east the Russians are continuing the offensive against the German forces which have invaded West Russia . The for- tress of Ossowetz has repulsed the German attacks . On the Silesian front the enemy has been considerably reinforced , and is displaying much activity . Unofficially , it is related that the Russians are within four marches of Cracow , The invasion of Cracow is now officially admitted in Budapest . Four more British steamships have been sunk by the German cruiser Emden in the Indian Ocean . She has also captured a collier . x Mr. Lloyd George addressing meeting at Cardiff yesterday to promote the forma tion of a Welsh Army Corps , said what the new recruits lacked in training would be balanced by their zeal and spirit . We were getting a superior class of men as recruits , and we had a good cause to fight . The nation whose spirit was roused by the glory of magnanimity and manly qualities would go into action with all the greater heart because for centuries its soul had been cleansed from the mere lust of killing . Among the latest fictions circulated in the German war news are the statements that Mr. Lloyd George has announced universal conscription in England , and that Lord Sel- horne has protested against the false reports of German atrocities . The Prince of Wales ' National Relief Fund yesterday reached the sum of £ 2,882,000 . GERMAN RIGHT WING BROKEN ? REPORTED ACTIVE PURSUIT BY THE ALLIES . Paris , September 29 ( Midnight ) . It is stated here thate the German right has been entirely broken , and is now being pursued by the Allies . All the automobiles in Northern France . have been reqisitioned for the purposes of the pursuit . Armoured motor - cars with mitrailleuses are also being used to pursue the retreating " enemy . The official communique issued at three o'clock demonstrates unmistakably that the Germans have been surrounded in the Somme Department ,. the French front ex- tending further east . It is officially stated that Peronne has been captured . - Exchange . WHAT GERMAN MENACE REALLY MEANS . AMERICAN VIEW . The Germans refuse to recognise as moral anything which jeopardises their national existence . They have consistently borrowed the capital of other nations to make ready weapons against them , with the firm in- tention of repudiating every debt when they have won the victory . These are not the words of an enemy of Ger- many or of a prejudiced person . They are the deliberately written words of a leading American scholar and thinker : not an advo cate , but an accomplished seeker after truth -Professor Roland S. Usher , of Washington University - who writes of that he knows , and that only . His famous book " Pan - Ger- manism , written two years ago , should he read by all volntary recruiters and freely used by them . Whilst absolutely impartial and unbiased , and not written by an enemy of Germany , it makes plain and clear the nature of the quite pitiless , quite unscrupulous , and very deter- mined policy which led Germany to force this war upon Europe . and will lead her to make every sacrifice to destroy Europe if she can to attain her main end - the utter crushing of Britain and the complete domin- ance of the modern world by German " eul- ture " by the rule of ruthless militarism , directed by Prussian " overmen " -Niets sche's admired " hlond brutes . " Pte . R. Thompson , Weston , 5th Gloucester - in sight . But not till then . Short of that shire Regt . Gunner W. West , Weston , R.F.A. Pte . A. H. Wintle , Elm cottage , Weston , 5th Gloucesters YATTON . Pte . E. R. Price , Welsh Court . Yatton , Royal Gloucestershire Hussar Yeomanry Pte . R. A. Price , Welsh Court . Yatton , Royal Gloucestershire Hussar Yeomanry In the rush of recruiting to make up the 1st Battalion before its departure , a cursory examination had to suffice , and many men had no opportunity to state whether they intended volunteering for active service : Of course , it was felt that a number felt them- TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette .. selves unable to do so because of home ties . Persons who are apt to direct criticisms to- tions to the Roll of Honour , and shall be Bra Will you very kindly insert this ap - wards them should remember that the Terri- pleased to receive the names of any men peel in your paper ? NOTE . We thank those correspondents who have kindly furnished the above addi- Given the million trained men that Lord Kitchener asks for , ultimate victory will be there can he no security for man , woman . or child in Britain or for the continuance of Christian civilisation in Europe as we have known it . There is not a day to spare . Training takes time . The blond barbarians clamour at the gates of our civilisation , threatening a rule of worse than mediaeval tyranny .. " Another half - million men are wanted right away . " LONDON OORN MARKET . Wednesday . Wheat dull and unchanged . Flour unchanged . Other articles unchanged in value at present . This fund was started by the domestic ser- fence . A man who comes forward for that list of those now enlisting . The full Roll torial Force is formed entirely for home de- still omitted from the Roll , together with a Barley , oats , and maize steady , without alteration . vants in Hereford and County , for providing purpose is performing an honourable and will be published later . - ED . , R.G. Books for our soldiers , and has met with patriotic service , and by so doing releases most ready one . Fifty - seven pairs of others for service abroad who might other- ocks have been sent to the King's Shropwise have to be detained at home . One has shire Light Infantry , and to other Regi- menta , and if the domestic servants in the yet to learn that those who sneer have done Immediate Cash Advances . Arrival British : Wheat , 700 : opts . 690 ; maize , 40 : peas , 130. Foreign : Wheat , 46 050 ; harley , 8.760 : oals , 100,420 : maize . nil ; beans , 660 ; peas , 150 grs . flour , 14,120 sacks FOR EXCELLENCE AND LIGHTNESS THE ROM- It is equally digested , and is in all ways by far the most suitable for invalids , and its Son , Broad - street , are the agents for Ross . from the recruiting officer at Ross saying be able to do much more our men at the Ross district will also respond the fund will anything of equal value for their country . As regards the removal of badges from They had not sent up so many recruit front . I am helping friends to let this one uniforme , these are wanted for fitting out THE LONDON AND PROVINCES FORD NOURISHING STOUT is unequalled . lately , and asking him to do what he could and be more enerally known , but would other men . As it is , the 1st Battalion is DISCOUNT COMPANY , Ltd. , though they had done enough ( hear , hear ) , any in short of equipment . Hence there is nothing direct to one of the following ladies : -Mrs . Moreover , a number of the men who return - its kind in the ngdom lend arge sums of Pints , 2s . 6d . per dozen . - W . J. SADLER and ton , Litlay Court , Hereford ; Miss Evill , St. Battalion , Persons who have been prone vantages offered b the Company , the follow Wathen , Montpellier , Hereford ; Miss Ligh - ed to Hereford , will in due course repoin the money daily to classes Among the ad Martin's Vicarage , Hereford ; Miss Benford , to throw epithets at the returned Territoring deserve attention : No preliminar Lawnswood , Hampton Park , Hereford , and I trust that employers will be good enough als will now perhaps think better of it . charges whatever ; the despatch with which them if they would like to contribute is the regiment has reason to be proud of itselfments extending over period . - Addre to tell their servants of this fund , and ask There has been no shirking , because there advances are completed ; the low rates o has been no obligation . On the contrary , interest charged ; he system of small repay each to it . Yours faithfully , because of the large percentage which has applications ( in the strictest confidence ) t FRANCES DUDLEY SMITH ( Mrs. ) . he hoped the last has been heard of the OROF BRISTOL ; or to local agent , Mr. volunteered for service anywhere . It is to The Manager , W. SHIRLEY , 48 , STOKES South Bank , Hereford . GURNEY , 101 , East Street , Hereford . Mr. J. F. DAVIES said the finance com- for rifle practice during the winter . So many gifts in other forms than money mittee , jointly with the streets committee , The West Ross Company will parade at the have been received , that it is hardly pos- had gone very carefully through the esti Reading Room , Goodrich , at 6.15 p.m. , on sible at the present stage to give the names mate of the new rate to be made in Octo- Wednesday , and on Sunday afternoon at of donors , and of those who have in so many ber . The lowest rate the committee felt Goodrich Court at 3.15 . ways helped the sub - committe . justified in recommending was 1s . 6d . in matter . LAMPS TO BE LIGHTED . Thursday , Sept. 24th to Thursday , Oct. 3th . 6 55 Thursday 6.53 Baturday 6.51 Sunday Monday 6-46 Wednesday .. 6.43 Thursday 6-39 |