Ross Gazette 10th December 1914 - Page 4
Ross Gazette 10th December 1914 - Page 4
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| Date | 10/12/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 10th December 1914 |
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THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , DECEMBER 10 , 1914 . SECOND SHEET . Southall & Son's SPECIALS FOR THIS Fur Sets in Coney and Squirrel ; Hats to match . Ladies ' and Gentlemen's Umbrellas . Leather and Fabric Gloves . Local War Items . The members of the Shropshire Yeomanry appear to be well treated during their train- ing at Lowestoft , where so much interest has and four nephewe serving in various forces . All these ten young men were born and edu- cated in Ross . Mr. Thorpe has received news of the death of a nephew , John Scott , from wounds re- WEEK . Loncerning the likelihoods ofceived in action on November 15th . SPECIAL PURCHASE of LADIES ' SCARVES Large variety of Fancy Linen Handkerchiefs , Maids ' Aprons , Caps , Dress Lengths , and Ready - to - Wear Print Dresses . SPECIAL QUOTATIONS for BLANKETS FOR PRESENTATION PURPOSES . The Goods in each Department are Sound Value , and Up - to - date in Style . ' Phone 10 . Market Place , Ross . Lessons for Sunday , Dec. 13th . ( 3rd Sanday in Advent ) . MORNING . Isaiah 25 . 1 John 5 . EVENING . Isaiah 26 or 24. 5-19 . John 12. 25 . PUBLIC SERVICES . ROSS PARISH CHURCH . Reator : Rev. R. T. A. MONEY - KYBLE , M.A. Curates : Rev. L. P. JOXES , B.A. , Rev. C. II . PAYTON , B.A Organist : Mr. F. J. PARSONS . Mr. E. WILLOUGHBY ( deputy organist ) during the war SERVICES FOR SUNDAY . 8 and 10 a.m .: HOLY COMMUNION . 11 a.m .: MATINS , LITANY , and SERMON . Hymns , 47 , 285 , 50 . 3.30 p.m .: MEN'S SERVICE . 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG and SEBMON . Hymns , 48 , 370 , 51 . ( Mendelssohn ) . WEDNESDAY - 8 a.m .: HOLY COMMUNION ; 11 a.m .: MATINS and LITANY ; 8 p.m .: EVENSONG . cept Wednesday ) . SPECIAL SERVICE during the War at 1.5 p.m. daily . HOLY BAPTISM : Sundays 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Baturdays at 6 p.m. DISTRICT NEWS . The an invasion . Last week the Yeomanry were deceased , who was 21 years of age , joined entertained to a dance and , whist drive by the London Scottish on the outbreak of the the Mayor and Mayoress and a number of war , and took part in the famous charge at the townspeople of Lowestoft , in the St. Messines , through which he came unscathed . Margaret's Institute , kindly lent by the Rec- tor . Refreshments in abundance were pro- vided by many ladies and gentlemen , and the floor was polished and the building decorated and furnished in the most lavish style . In fact nothing was lacking for the Yeomen's comfort and enjoyment . Dancing comforta was kept up till nearly mid - night . save the King " and hearty cheers for his Majesty's forces They are a well set - up , ex- Yeomanry , including many men from Ross and district , declared to have been the time of their lives . A movement is now on foot to endeavour BUNNING and SOWERSBY'S in the Forest of Dean , where the response to the appeal for men has not been so good as it might have been , to form a " Forest of Dean Battalion . " The matter is now " God being discussed by the united political par- ties , and we wish them every success in Surely the Forest of Dean their efforts . ought to supply a new battalion of men who should do credit to their King and country in this great national and world - wide crisis . The announcement at the Walter Scott's This is what the Lowestoft Journal " School anniversary dinner and prize distri- says about the function : - " It was a very happy thought of the townsfolk to form bution on Friday last , that there were a themselves into a committee for the purpose large number of old boys of that school Low of entertaining the Yeomanry who are fighting for their King and Country , or quartered here ; and it is certain that the serving in the various forces , was received dance and whist drive will be remembered by loud cheers for the present scholars . by these splendid fellows as a very pleasant Capt . Verschoyle emphasised the two great We have all lessons to be learnt from the war , viz . , duty remembrance of Lowestoft . and unselfishness . Though no official figures are yet avail- BRIDSTOW . RELIEF FUNDS . - The collections for the various relief funds in this parish have been completed , and the account is now closed . A house to house collection was heen delighted with this fine unit of his made , and the following is a summary of Majesty's forces . They are well set - up , ex- the various sums contributed . Prince of Wales ' Fund Church offertories , £ 36 2s . 6d . cellently behaved body of men . They are as other donations , £ 5 10s .; total , £ 41 12s . 6d . keen as the proverbial mustard , and they able for the Forest of Dean , says Forester , Per- it is already evident that the appeal of the For the Ross Rural District Local Relief are eager for a slap at the Germans . Fund , £ 94 2s . 5d . , making a grand total of haps in a short time they will have their Parliamentary Recruiting Committee has £ 135 14s . 11d . Mr. D. A. Meredith acted as Chairman of the Parish Committee , hearts ' desire . Wherever they may go they borne fruit in the Forest . which is to be congratulated on the splendid result that has been achieved . LYDBROOK . DEATH OF MR . VICTOR WADE . - Our readers of the Lydbrook , Goodrich , and Welsh Bicknor district , will read with deep . A number of will take with them the very best wishes of young men have received notice of their re- Lowestoft people for their safety and wel - gistration as potential recruits , and several fare , and that they in turn will render a have received instructions to report them- good account of themselves no one who has sevles for medical examination . mixed with them will have the slightest doubt . These Yeoman are absolutely in love It is a matter for surprise that some of the " slackers " have not been stirred by the splendid appearance of those of their chums who have enlisted , and have from time to time returned to their homes on a few days ' leave . They are fully equipped with new uniforms , and , without exception , report that they are deriving the utmost enjoyment and benefit from their military training . Their improved physique and bearing entirely confirm their statements , but the lookers on do not appear to be in- fluenced thereby , and continue to slouch ball or racing news . LIST OF ACCEPTABLE CHRISTMAS GIFTS ( Made in Great Britain ) FOR THE ARMY and NAVY , ACTIVE and WOUNDED . Soldiers ' Pocket Work Cases , 64d . , 18. Od . , 1s . 3d . , 1s . 11jd . Khaki , Drill , and Rubber - lined Holdalls , 7d . , ls . each . Stout Khaki Case , containing knife , fork , spoon ( non - corrosive metal ) and a tin- opener ; case rolls up into very small space , 1s . 11 d . Compact Folding Khaki Case , containing pack of best quality playing cards , three boxes safety matches , a good supply of letter cards and postcards , and an in- delible pencil , 1s . 11d . Stout Brown Leatherette Military Stationery Wallet , folds up 7 x 44 ins . , containing 12 sheets linen - faced note paper , 12 envelopes to match , 6 postcards , and a pencil , 6d . Rubber - lined Khaki Case , fitted with razor , shaving brush , hair brush , tooth brush , knife , fork , spoon ( non - corrosive ) , and tin- opener ; 10s . 6d . Waterproof Toilet Cases , 61d . , 1s . Old . , 1s . 6d . , 18. 11td . , 2s . 11d . each . Khaki Handkerchiefs , 2s . per half dozen , or done up 3 in a stout printed envelope , ready to post to the Expeditionary Forces , 81d . and 1s . 3d . the packet . Men's Natural Wool Bed Jackets , 58. 11d . Khaki Cardigan Jackets , 6s . 11d Khaki Jerseys- or Sweaters , 66. 11d . Navy Seamen's . Jerseys , 5s . 114. , 78. 6d . , 78. 11d . , Navy or Khaki Mittens , 10d . , 16. 8d . , 2s . Cuffs , 8d . , 18. Old . Fleecy - lined Warm Pants and Veste , 2s . 6d . each ; other qualities , 3s . 6d . , 4s . 6d . , 5s . 6d . Knee Warmers , 2s . , 2s . 6d . Arm Warmers , 2s .; Bed Socks , 1s . 3d . Body Belts , 1s . 3d . , le . 6d . , le . 11 d . , 2s . 3d . , 2s . 9d . , 3s . Anthem : " Sleepers Wake ! a Voice is calling " regret of the death of Mr. Victor Wade with Lowestoft , That they may come back which occurred at the Old Rectory , Welsh from France safe and sound to the land for For over 50 which they are fighting - to the mothers , Bicknon , on Saturday last . years the deceased was a faithful friend the wives , and sweethearts waiting for them and servant in the family of the Rev. F. J. AILY - 8 a.m .: MATINS : 6 p.m .: EVENSONG ( ex - Aldrich Blake and Mrs. Aldrich Blake , of in the West Contry is the earnest prayer Welsh Bicknor Rectory . In addition to this of all Lowestoftians . " Mr. Victor Wade was a prominent member of the Lydbrook and District Horticultural That , in brief , is a character which our Society , in which he took a most enthusias tic interest , oftentimes serving as Chairman local Yeomanry may feel very justly of the , Committee , besides being a keen proud of . Such an account of our men will , worker in the Society's interest . His death . we are confident , be read with the greatest will mean a serious loss not only to the society , but also to the district , for Mr. interest by the many friends and relatives Victor Wade was ever ready to assist in any left at home while they are striving to du about the streets in quest of the latest foot- Khaki or Navy Woollen Scarves , 1s . , 6d . , 1 their country's duty . MISSION ROOM . HOLY COMMUNION : 1st and 3rd Sundays , 8 a.m. SUNDAYS , AT 6.30 P.M .: EVENSONG AND SAEMON TUDORVILLE MISSION ROOM . BUNDAYS , 3.15 P.M .: EVENSONG AND ADDRESS . HOM GREEN CHURCH . BUNDAYS , 3.30 P.M .: EVENSONG AND BE . CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH . Minister Rev. W. A. PoWICKE , M.A. Services : Sundays , 11 a.m. , 6.30 p.m. Young Men's Bible Class , 2.30 p.m. Wednesdays - 8ervice at 7.30 p.m. BAPTIST CHURCH . Minister : Rev. J. W. KETTLE Services : Sunday Morning , 11 ; Evening , 6.30 . Sunday School , 2.45 . Bible Classes or Young Men and Women . Mondays - Young People's Guild at 8 p.m. Wednesday , 7.30 : Week - night Service . WESLEYAN CHURCH . Minister : Rev. C. LUMSDEN . Services : Bunday Morning , 11 veulag , 5.30 Wednesday , 7.30 p.m. Friday - Band of Hope , 7 p.m. THE GOSPEL HALL , HENRY STREET . Services - Sunday : 11 a.m. , Breaking of Bread 6.30 p.m. , Gospel Preaching ; 10 a.m. an Bunday School . 2.30 p.m Mondays , 7.30 p.m. , Bible Studies . Wednesday , 7.30 p.m. Prayer Meeting . Thursday , 8 p.m. , Young People's Meeting . OHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT . Rev. J. B. Moon , Priest . Sandays - Holy Communion , 8.45 a.m .; Maas , 11 Holydays - Masa , 8.30 a.m. Weekdays , 8.30 a m PRAYER AND HYMN BOOKS , BIBLES , etc.- We hold a large stock marked in plain figures . Inspection invited . " Gazette " Office . Advt . LOCAL WEATHER RECORDS . good work or any movement that had for its obiect the betterment of the district as a whole , MITCHELDEAN . PRINCESS MARY'S CHRISTMAS FUND . As the result of a whist drive held at the Town Hall some days ago , the pro- moters have been enabled to send the sum of 30s . to Princess Mary's Sailors and Soldiers Christmas Fund . The receipt of the contri- bution has been acknowledged to Miss Winifred F. Page . WESTON - UNDER - PENYARD . FREE CHURCH CONGLE TING . -On Thursday last , a public meeting was held in the Wesleyan Chapel , Weston- under - Penyard , under the auspices of the Ross Free Church Council . The proceedings were presided over by Rev. W. A. Powicke ; M.A. ( president of the Council ) , and inspir- ing addresses were also delivered by the Revs . C. Lumsden and J. W. Kettle . The work of th Free Church Council was re- ferred to by the local secretary ( Mr. A. Hill ) and arrangements were made for the causes at Weston and Ryeford to be represented on the local Council . ENGLISH SIGNS SEEN AT TOKIO 1. Shirts , Tailed and Retailed . 2. ( Scen over barber shop ) : " Barbarous Shop - Customers promptly executed . " 3. ( Over a place where clothes are reno- vatel ) : " Returning and all amendment to woollen cloth . " our pass every day on way to school is , Wash and all amendment . " MARKETS . POULTRY . Mr. Harry Webb , M.P. , and Mrs. Webb , have received a telegram expressing the sym- pathy of the King and Queen in the loss of Engineer - Captain Walter K. Williams , Ross , Thursday . - There was a good supply of dressed poultry , but eggs were rather M.V.O. , brother of Mrs. Webb , who was scarce and very dear . Trade was fairly killed in the explosion on board H.M.S. The telegram included the fol- good demand at the following prices : brisk , and both poultry and eggs were in Bulwark . lowing sentence : " Their Majesties semem - Dressed ducks , 7s . to 7s . 6d . per couple ; her the assistance he gave the Prince of dressed chicken , 5s . to 6s . per couple live Wales and Prince Albert in their studies at fowls , 3s . 6d . to 4s . 6d . per couple ; rabbits , from 8d . ot 1s . each . Eggs , 2d . each . Osborne , and truly sympathise with you in Butter , ls . 4d . and 1s . 5d . per lb. your sorrow . " Captain Williams was for some years chief of the engineering staff at Osborne College . In another column we give a very inter- esting account of the thrilling experiences of Pte . E. S. Powell , of the South Wales Borderers , who been through five was gagements , but who , unfortunately , wounded in the battle at Ypres , and is now at home on sick leave . His story of how the Germans donned the British uniform is very amusing . Several men from Lydbrook ame now in the fighting line , and some of them are go- ing through some very strange experiences . CORN . Ross , Thursday - Small market . Prices about as last week . Wheat , white , / 5s . to 5s . 1d .; wheat , red , 4s . 11d . to 58. barley , malting , 298. to 34s .; barley , grinding , 26s . 6d . to 27s . 6d .; oats , white , 22s . 6d . to 24s . 6d .; oats , black , 21s . to 23s .; peas , 4s . 1d . to 4s . 2d .; beans , 4s . to 4s . 1d .; hay . 50s . to 55s .; clover , 52s . 6d . to 558 .; straw , 27s . 6d . to 30s . CATTLE . Ross , Thursday . Messrs . Cooper and Preece report a smaller entry of pigs than the previous market , and trade a little easier . Bacon and porks about 10s . to 11s . per score . A very small entry of calves , with a moderate trade . There was a fair entry of store cattle , and cows , and calves , with a very much improved trade . A cross- bred heifer with first calf , sent by Mr. Bur- ford , Hildersley , realized £ 18 10s . , and one A similar sign which we The friends of Mr. William Jones , who is from Mr. Walter Dew £ 19 ; two - year - old now detained in a concentration camp in heifers making up to £ 17 each , yearl- ings £ 9 each . The entry of beef was not Germany , will be delighted to know that his mother ( Mrs. Alfred Jones , of the Jovial Colliers , Lydbrook ) has just received a post card from him , saying he is well . It does not say how he is faring , but he will have some interesting news for his friends if ever he returns home again . We hope he may . 4. ( Over a guide's establishment ) : " Easily to mostly seene famous place . " 5. ( Over a jeweller's " The watch repara- 6. ( Over a place where eggs are sold ) : tive special . " " Extract of fowl sold here . " CHASEDALE OBSERVATORY . 7. ( Over another dairy ) : " There is no Observer - H . E. PURCHAS . diagonisis of our cow to be blamed . There is ample recreation for the cows . In some Bright Rainfall dairy's there is not so much as to swing the sun- 24 hrs tail . " GOW . * Temperature Date . in screen Max . Min . deg . deg . shine to 9am . hours . in Dec. 53 6 428 0.48 3 .. 48.1 41-7 3.7 007 " 13 " 49 8 39 1 02 5 43.2 36.3 3-5 " 6 545 13 " 33 7 54-4 44 " 49-8 42 8 Kew - tested thermometers . All instruments approved by the Meteorological Office . Campbell - Stokes Sunshine Recorder . 0-20 8. ( Over a special delivery place ) : " If you leave your parcels with us we will send them in every direction . " LAMPS TO BE LIGHTED . Mrs. G. James , of Central Lydbrook , has received news that her grandson has been killed in action . Much sympathy is felt for his father , Sergt . - Major George James , who is well - known to the older inhabitants of the village , of which he is a native . The parents and friends of this young soldier 10 Thursday , Dec. 10th to Thursday , Dec. 17th have one consolation and that is that he 34 0.00 died nobly fighting for his country , and for a just and righteous cause . Thursday Friday .... 4.49 Saturday Bunday 4.49 4.49 Monday 4.49 Tuesday .... 4.49 Wednesday .. 4.49 Thursday .. 4 50 4.49 LONDON HOUSE , HEREFORD . KING & SONS ' CHRISTMAS BAZAAR NOW OPEN . Soldiers , Forts , Trains , Games , Dolls , Writing Cases , Glove and Handker- chief Boxes , Work Baskets , Needlecases . Books , Pictorial Annuals . LARGE Bibles and Prayer Books . DISPLAY OF PRESENTS SUITABLE FOR OUR SOLDIERS AND SAILORS . Cardigan Jackets , Socks , Shirts , Helmets , Body Belts , Scarves , Mitts , Gloves , & c . , & c . SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR QUANTITIES . KING & SONS , London House , Hereford . Telegrams - Drapery , Hereford . " Telephone - Hereford 1316 . Mr. 2s . 6d . Stockings , 1s . 11td . Worsted Knit Socks , 10d . , 18. , 1s . 3d . , 1s . 6d . , and 2s . pair . 1s . 6d . , Fleecy Wool Sleeping Caps , 2s . , 2s . 6d . Cap Comforters , 1s . 41d . Balaclava Sleeping Helmets , Strong Braces , 18. 6d . 1s . 113d . , 28. 6d . Money Belts , 2s . 6d . , 3s . , 6s . 6d . Linen Huckaback Towels , 6d . , 7d . , 8d . , Brown Army ' Blankets , 6s . 6d . each . 9 d . , 10 d . Brown Twilled Cotton Sheets , 2s . 11 , and 3s . 11d . pair . Pillow Cases , 6d . , 81d . , Is . Bandage Cloths , 3s . , 4s . , 6d . , 5s . per dozen yards . Jaeger Pure Wool Useful Presents for officers . Jaeger . Sleeping Bags to order , 25s . to 958 . Jaeger Fleecy Wool Scarves , 3s . , 4s . 6d . , 6s . 6d . , very soft and warm . Jaeger Spencers , to wear under Tunics , Car- digans , Sweaters , etc. , soft camel hair , 88. , 11s . 6d . Regulation Waterproof Sleeping Valises , to order , 45s . , 52s . 6d . , 63s . eacn Customers ' parcels packed free and de- spatched to the Front . Samples of any goods sent on request . Best Quality Knitting Wools , in Khaki , Natural , Grey , or Navy , 5s . Der Ib . ROBB . ( LIMITED ) . BUNNING & SOWERSBY large , but met the best trade for a very 2 , MARKET PLAOF , long time , bordering close on 9d . per lb , Mr. Alfred Bennett , of Wharton , sent a very ripe cow , which made £ 26 . Arthur Webb had three , making up to £ 20 12s . 6d . Mr. T. Powell three , with the good average of £ 22 12s . 6d . Mr. J. H. half - meated pigs , for which the demand was Bellamy , £ 19 12s . 6d . Mr. J. L. Bennett , not good . Prime quality bacons and porks £ 24 15s .; Mr. J. J. Corbishley sent four , sold fairly well . making up to £ 24 10s .; Mr. James Keene Porks , 6d . to 7d . per lb .; bacons , 5d . to sent four quite Christmas cattle , one of 6d . per lb .; heavy weights , 41d . to 5d . lb. which topped the market at £ 27 76. 6d . , CORN . with the high average of £ 25 15s .; Mr. A. E. Rudge , £ 19 15s . and £ 16 5s . , etc. , etc. There is a very good entry to hand for next Thursday ( Christmas Market ) , and every in- dication of the trade being better than for many years past . A well attended market ; generally , an easier tendency both for wheat and barley in sympathy with the fall of about Is . per quarter on foreign wheat . Wheat , per 62lbs . , 5s . 4d . to 5s . 6d . ; oats , per 40lbs . , 3s . to 3s . 6d . ; barleys , per 56lbs . , 8s . 7d . to 46. 3d .; beans , per 65 lbs . , 4s . 2d . to 4s . 4d . Bunning & Sowersby's WAR PRICES , with the lowest possible margin of profit , in order to keep Workers and Staff employed . Evening Frocks , Dinner Gowns , Concert Dresses . TO ORDER , AT REDUCED PRICES . EVENING EVENING TUNICS , BLOUSES , MADE - UP GOWNS for Afternoon and Evening Wear ; and All Requisites for Evening Toilettes . THE NEWEST MATERIALS , NINONS , SILKS , SATINS , VELVETS , and EXQUISITE LACES , LACE FLOUNDINGS , & c . Ladies ' Smart Distinctive Black Velvet Hats . IN THE NEWEST WINTER DESIGNS . High - grade “ Glenster " Hats for Ladies . Bunning & Sowersby 2 , The Market ( LIMITED ) Market Place , Place , Ross . DISTINGUISHED FOR TASTE , FOR QUALITY , FOR VALUE . DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE RAIN . Buy " SUNBEAMS . " It is apparent to the most ossual observer that the mechanism of the ordinary Orale is not sufficiently pro- tected ; and when Oycling is made most difficult by muddy roads , the machine is working under very adverse conditions . The rain and grit work into the chain and bearings , Betting up unnecessary friotion and increased wear . ON SUNBEAM OYOLES ( and Motor Cycles ) the Oil - bath Gear - Cases afford perfect lubrication to the Ohain , Variable Gear , and all Important Bearings ; while the rider has the satisfaction of knowing that his energy is expended under the best possible conditions . May we send you an Art Catalogue , giving full par- tionlars of these excellent Machines ? PASSEY & HALL , Ltd. , 35 , Central Cycle Works , GLOUCESTER ROAD , ROSS . COLMAN DEBENHAM Gloucester Road ( opposite G.P.O. ) , ROSS - ON - WYE , Has a very fine assortment of CHRISTMAS CARDS From d . each . Also CALENDARS to suit all tastes . ALL PRINTED IN ENGLAND . PIOTURE FRAMING of every kind done on the Premises . 200 Patterns of Mouldings to select from . A very large assortment of PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES in all siezs always kept in Stock . FACTS AND FANCIES . FLEETS OF WAX , SILVER , AND GOLD . By the Admiralty's orders perfect models are made in paraffin wax of every new battle- Ross , Thursday . - Messrs . Dampier , Footitt and Bennett had a fairly good supply of sheep , and on the whole trade was very HAY TRADE . brisk . There was a good company of buyers Rather slow demand at recent prices . The present , and lambs made from 34s . 6d . to supplies reaching central markets are still 45s . each ; wethers from 528. to 63s . 6d .; restricted owing to the shortage of railway The letter which appeared in our last and ewes from 44s . 6d . to 50s . 6d . The pig waggons . Quotations are for good quality trade was also good , bacons making up to in stack , sellers to deliver on rail : issue under the heading , " Are these Bri- £ 6 6s . 3d . , each . The cattle entry was Best quality hay , 55s . to 57a . 6d . per ton ; are tested in a tank specially erected for the tons ? " has been the cause of considerable small , but those disposed of made satisfac - second quality , 50s . to 53s . per ton ; clovers , 55s . to 60s . per ton ; wheat straw , 30s . per discussion both in town and the surrounding tory prices . ton . WOOL . district . WHOLESALE FRUIT MARKET . Best Herefordshire fleeces , 1s . 4d . to 1s . On making further inquiries we Mr. George B. Kemp , auctioneer , had are informed that the case mentioned last over 300 lots of apples , pears , and walnuts A good demand for strong qualities ; week is by no means an isolated one , but for sale on Thursday last . prices for delivery in February are stated to There was a be lower by 2d . per lb. that there are still several instances in large attendance of dealers , and trade was South Herefordshire where many eligible good throughout . It was also noticeable 5d . per lb. young men might join the ranks Yet that a better class of apples are now being sent for sale . Prices : Gascoigne scarlet , through their mother's persuasion they de- 14s .; Blenheims . 9s . to 12s .; Prince's Pip- cline to do so . What part can such men pins , 11s . 6d .; Yorkshire Pippins , 7s . 2d . to peace is declared P WHOLESALE FRUIT . ship before it is laid down , and these models purpose . The models are from 12ft . to 24ft . long , and and the tank is 400ft . long and 20ft . wide . The models are made of wax because it is a material which does not absorb water or change its weight , and so that alterations can be easily made . Fleets not of wax , but of silver and gold , are kept by our King and also the Kaiser . There were 1855 lots on offer in to - day's market , and prices showed an upward ten- vessels made of solid silver , illustrating the The Kaiser's collection consists of model dency . tary appearance , and the ancient Egyptians who had cut off or could not cultivate , or had been forcibly deprived of their beards , often wore heavy false beards when they went into battle . When an enemy seized hold of their beard it came off instantly , and the ancient Egyptian was enabled to despatch his quarry while in a trance of stupefaction and horror . Our soldiers , for instance , have not always worn B moustache . The Worcestershire Militia lay claim to first introducing the moustache , they adopting it in 1798 . In the year 1815 the cavalry commenced to wear moustaches , and forty years afterwards the custom became general throughout the whole service . NATIONAL DOG OF GERMANY . The national - dog of Germany is the Great Dane , or German Dogge . It was in 1870 that the German authorities raised the Great coarser and take in the home - coming of this war , when 10s . Other sorts of apples from 4s . to 10s . hampers . Blenheims , 15s . to 18s . per cwt .; away days of the Vikings down to our own time . true Deutsche Dogge was what was known as Quotations are for good fruit in development of sailing ships from the far- Dane to this position . Previous to this the When young men have according to grade , etc. Pears , 10s . Tom Puts , 4s . 6d . to 6s . per cwt .; Cox's no home or family ties to prevent them - nuts made from 1s . 9d . to 2s . for bags of Orange Pippins , 14s . to 18s . per cwt .; Cate and silver , which shows the progress of our heavier dog , lacking all the grace of outline These prices are at per hundredweight . Wal- King George has a miniature fleet in gold the Ulmer Dogge - a much and their health proves no drawback to 14lbs . Heads , 8s . per cwt .; Princess Pippins , 10s . Navy since the days of William the Con- of the Great Dane . their enlisting - then it should be the duty The Ulmer was nearer 6d . to 11s . 6d . per cwt .; small Red Fruit queror , every model being perfect to the of all such to take up arms and , if neces- the make of our British mastiff , minus the from 58. to 6s . per cwt . quality and refined demeanour of the latter . sary , lay down their lives to defeat our The nearest approach might be the Bor- treacherous enemies whose boast and aim is deaux Dogge , the progenitor of the ideal the destruction of our country . draught dog utilised on the Continent . It is certainly to be regretted that the canine authorities at that time did not fix on the Dachshund or Teckel , as it is called in Ger- many as the German national dog . It is a SPECIAL FARMERS ' UNION REPORT . ( This is a Farmer's report for Farmers , etc. , and records the actual impressions and ex- periences of Farmers in the several De- partments of Hereford Market ) . Hereford , Wednesday . There was a good supply of stock in the for taking the men serving in all forces market to - day and generally trade was brisk there has been nearly 700 leave the town except for store pigs . and district to take up arms against the country's most bitter enemy . Ross has done nobly up to the present , We have from time to time eceived the CATTLE ( STORES ) . There was a good supply of store cattle , which met with a good demand at fully re- cent rates . Milch cows very dear . BEEF . HOW SOME HENS LAY . WHAT IS A PRIVATEER ? minutest detail . Many of these tiny vessels date from the fourteenth to the seventeenth century , when it was the custom of maritime towns to pre- The results of the twelve months ' laying sent them to Royalties who honoured them competition , which was recently concluded with a visit . after being held throughout under the super- vision of the Harper Adams Agricultural Col- lege , are worth notice . The competition con- sisted of fifty pens of pure bred birde , and A privateer is a ship owned by a private very useful dog , and has long been closely identified with Deutschland . The heavy- each pen comprised six pullets hatched in the individual or company which , with the per- draught canines are undoubtedly descendants pring of 1913 . mission of its Government , has a right to of the Molussus , which are figured in Assyrian A pen of White Wyandottes maintains its make war upon or seize the property and basreliefs dating far back before many of premier position , having laid during the final ships of the enemy . To make war upon an our modern breeds of dogs were thought of . month seventy - eight eggs to the value of enemy without permission of the Government , The Great Dane , the mastiffs , and the bull Ds . 11 d . , and a grand total for the year of however , is A good supply , which was in exceptionally 1,339 eggs , value £ 7 6s . 74d . It is , however , abolished by mutual agreement among Euro- For the introduction of this blood we are be piracy . Privateering news of many parents residing in Ross and good demand . Best beef from 42 , to 44s . very closely followed by a pen of White Leg pean nations , except Spain , by the Declara - lieved to be indebted to the lon was dogs have also their common origin here . the neighbourhood who have many of their per cwt . , cow beef and other inferior quali- horns , with a grand total of 1,393 eggs , value tion of Paris in 1856 . sons now serving their country . This week ty at relatively good prices . Small supply £ 7 6s . 4. , being thus only 31d . behind . The we have the pleasure of publishing the fol- of fat calves also sold well . lowing : -All the five sons of Mr. and Mrs. ties , 6td . to 74d . per lb .; fat calves , 9jd . in value , is due to the method of grading the Best beef , 8d . to 84d . per lb .; other quali- number of eggs during the year , being behind reason for this pen , although laying a larger George Hodges , of Tuffley , Gloucester , but to 10d . late of Greytree road , Ross , are now serv ing their King and Country . Their names are Lance - Corpl . V. G. Hodges , of the 5th Hants . Regiment ; Lance - Corpl . Hodges , Lance - Corpl . R. R. Hodges , end Pte . W. J. Hodges , of the 8th Gloucesters 10d . and Pte . H. P. Hodges , of the 1st Hereford Regiment . Mrs. Hodges also has a brother cheap . There was also a large number of shillings ' worth of food each . A very small supply , small stores very twenty shillings ' worth of eggs for about seven T. SHEEP supply . A comparatively small sheep and lambs sold very well . Fat sheep made up to 60s . per head . THE MOUSTACHE IN WARFARE . who brought such dogs over with them from the shores of the Black Sea to Ireland in the sixth century B.C. Some years ago the Execu- " tive of the National Doggen Club , Munich , It was in warfare that the idea was evolved endeavoured to change the name of the Great egge , and valuing them at current market prices . This , The object of this , of course , is to of soldiers having their chins clean - shaven to Dane universally to the German Dogge , and drew up their standards accordingly . Store encourage egg production at the time of year enhance their fighting power . when eggs are scarce . however , was stoutly resisted by British and In olden times , when fighting was encoun- Continental breeders . White Wyandottes also cecupied third , tered at closer quarters than now , soldiers ' fourth , sixth , eighth , and eleventh places , beards offered a very ready means of seizing while White Leghorns were also fifth , seventh , one another , and it was the man who first ninth , tenth , and twelfth . Averaging up the succeeded in seizing his opponent's beard whole 300 birds we find they have given who usually had the best of the bargain . The early races are said to have effected a compromise in order to retain a fittar mili- Best mutton , 8d . to 94d . per lb. other qualities , 74d . to 81d . per lb. lambs , 9d . to PIGS Printed and Published for the Ross GAZETTE LIMITED , by GODFREY M. MORTON , at their Offices , High - street and Church- street , Ross , in the County of Hereford THURSDAY , DECEMBER 10 , 1914 . Dessert . MUSCATELS . Choicest obtainable Fine Quality Excellent Fine Fruit off stalk JORDAN ALMONDS . Finest Large Fine FRENCH PLUMS . 1 lb. Bottle 2 lb. Bottles ELVAS PLUMS . 1 lb. Box 2 lb. Box DATES . 3 lb. Box Tunis ( Glove Boxes ) ... 3 lb. Boxes " Tafalat , finest Bussorah GINGER in Syrup . Small Jars Medium GINGER , Crystallized 1 lb. Boxes . finest Cubes 1 lb. Boxes , Chips Chips , Loose ... Stem Green Ginger CRYSTALLIZED lb. Boxes . 1 lb. " 2 lb. FIGS ( Dessert ) . FRUI In Boxes , 1 , 1/6 . 1 In Layers Chinese Figs DRIED FRUITS for Stewi French Plums ... Californian Plums Evaporated Apricots Evaporated Peaches Fruit Salad " Finest Figs ( Natural ) 7 ... Fruit in T " HONEYSUCKLE " BRAND . Pears Peaches Apricots Pine Apple SPECIAL OFFER Pine Slices Walter Scott's School . ANNIVERSARY DINNER AND PRIZE DISTRIBUTION . The anniversary dinner and prize dis- tribution associated with the Walter Scott's School , Ross , plays a very important part in the life of the school , and there is no day in the course of the year which is looked forward to with greater interest and delight than that which falls on December 4th . This year it came on Friday last , and though there was , perhaps , the thought of the great European War that is now raging uppermost in everyone's mind , yet this year's anniversary lost none of its old - time The scholars heartiness and enthusiasm . under the able tuition of Mr. and Mrs. Cooper , their very popular master and mis- tress , contributed largely to the success of this year's function , for they not only treated the visitors to some excellent songs and recitations , but they also beautified the large hall in which the dinner and prize distribution was held by very tastefully de- corating it with evergreens and their own hand - made flowers and representations of falling snow , which were greatly admired by the visitors . As in former years , the day's proceedings commenced with the usual ser- vice in church , at which the Rector , Rev. most R. T. A. Money - Kyrle , delivered a On the -helpful address to the children . way to the church the founder's tomb which is in the north portion of the church- yard - was covered with floral tokens by the children as a memento of his foundation of the school . At the conclusion of the ser vice , the scholars adjourned to the school where Mrs. Miles , of the King's Head Hotel , had in waiting an excellent linner of roast beef , vegetables , and plum pudding which was thoroughly enjoyed and ampl Great amusement wa justice done to it . also provided after dinner by the ten doze crackers and luscious apples kindly sen by Mrs. Moffatt , of Goodrich Court , an Mrs. Miles also se Mrs. A. Purchas , Ross . a bag of sweets for each boy and girl , an this additional luxury was distributed t the children at the close of the prize di tribution by Master Miles . At two o'clock quite a large company the friends and supporters of the schoo assembled in the large room to participat in the prize giving , which always proves very interesting function . The Rector pr sided , and among those present were Mr Money - Kyrle , Mrs. Guy Trafford , Mrs. Co stable Curtis , Miss Hall , Mrs. Tippett , M Boissier , the Misses Agassiz , Mrs. Ve schoyle , Mrs. Herbert , Miss Winningt Ingram , Miss Currey , Miss Saunders , M Money - Kyrle , Miss Southall , the Rev. L ... Jones , the Rev. C. H. Payton , Captain H. Verschoyle , Mr. F. W. Wintle , Mr. Bailey , etc. Letters of regret at inabil to attend were received from Mrs. Cobbo Mrs. Hudson , Mrs. Wilson , Captain a Mrs , Walsh , Mr. Ireland , Mr. Jeffer while , the Archdeacon of Hereford , who fully intended to be present , was prevem at the last moment . The OHAIRMAN said he had really thing special to say that afternoon , exc that the school had gone on in its usual |