Ross Gazette 3rd December 1914 - Page 6
Ross Gazette 3rd December 1914 - Page 6
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| Date | 03/12/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 3rd December 1914 |
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Sowersby's west possible margin of and Staff employed . SES , & c .. EDUCED PRICES . GOWNS for Afternoon and TOILETTES , ILKS , SATINS , VELVETS , DINGS , & o . wersby ( LIMITED ) ce , Ross . ALITY , FOR VALUE . Despatch ritish soldiers , and in all their answered so magnificently to them ... I deeply regret agnificent service ? You cannot ickly carrying the wounded to l usefulness in this work , and 20 . the Men at the Front . ocal Agents : LL , Ltd. , BUILDERS , AGE , ROSS . BENHAM site G.P.O. ) , ROSS - ON - WYE , ent of CARDS to suit all tastes . ENGLAND . he Premises . 200 Patterns of com . H FRAMES in all siezs k . beans for the earliest supply may own on a sheltered border , where is not too heavy . In some winters s will survive even in heavy land , erally they are more successful it soils that are inclined to be rather Furrows three inches deep may be for them , or they may be planted ble row , with a dibber , taking care them all at the same depth . Make alternate with the other , and give a - half feet betyreen the rows . THE WEEK'S WORK . e new paths . and plant chrysanthemums in cold frames to supply cuttings . at hardy climbers . ty and clean flower - boxes , tube , er Christmas roses and pots . ights . with hand- Jerusalem artichokes as wanted for use . broad beans . forcing carrots in frames on hot- beds .. tomatoes for spring fruiting . Sh wall - fruit trees . mine fruit in store . V EYS Messrs . Peter Keevil & Sons , Ltd. , are prepared to accept on commission , ked English Turkeys , Geese and Fowls , of fine etween 17th and 21st December by arrangement , Turkey Breeders , Rearers and Dealers desirous should at once communicate by letter stating ate quantity offered to 370. Eware Road , tendon , Y HAIR permanently and speedily stored to its original colour by using ON'S HAIR COLOUR RESTORER . a dye , but by natural means sote ass e . Contains nothing injurious , and is to the growth and beauty of the Hair . 8 , price 1/6 ( postage 3d . extra ) . Manu- -G . W. HARRISON , Hair Specialist , Sold by Chemists . Agent for Ross : ART , Chemist . and Published for the Ross GAZETTE PTED , by GODFREY M. MORTON , at r Offices , High - street and Church- et Ross , in the County of Hereford URSDAY , DECEMBER 3 , 1914 . SECOND SHEET . Telephone - 50 , Boss . ADDRESSES . HERBERT B. MEW , Barrel , Ross BARREL BREWERY , ROSS . BRILLIANT ALES NOURISHING STOUT . These Ales and Blonte give great satisfaction to those who enjoy a brilliant Beer , with delicate palate , and full of life . This is accounted for by the fine quality of the materials employed , the delicious flavour and aroma of solooted Hops being very noticeable . ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , The Ross Gazette . THURSDAY , DECEMBER 3rd , 2914 . NOTES FROM THE METROE Br OUR LODOR Com We do not hold ourselves responsible for all the opinions expressed by the able writes of hope notan YAGERUMTE Ross Shire Horse Scolety , ANNUAL MEEING A GOOD YEAR'S WORK DECEMBER 3 , 1914 . s , 11 Teaving £ 2,065 48. 10d . 18s . A sum of £ 69 188. 4d . was required to meet their A Patriotic Concert for the Children . current expenses , and when those had been Bettled , there would still be a credit balance of £ 2,002 Ba . 6d . The unpaid calls due came to £ 498 , and when sent in would give a total were told that by doing so they would be subsidising the wicked man who refused to support his wife . When the men refused to pay , it would be for the wife to fight it out with their husbands if they did not get the 12s . 6d . per week . If the case of a son re- The children are to have a concert specially fusing to contribute to his parents , then the arranged for them , so that they may feel parents got nothing from the Government . they are doing something to help one of the That's how things stand how . many charitable War Funda . A highly inter- esting programme has been arranged , and the date fixed is Saturday , December 12th , doors open at 2.30 , commence at 8 o'clock . The various schools in the town are taking The annual meeting of the above society credit of £ 2,195 8s . 6d . He proposed the was held at the King's Head Hotel , Ross , adoption of the report , which was seconded on Thursday afternoon , when Mr. Percy and carried . Preece presided over a fairly good attend- THE DRYBROOK QUARRY SALE . ance of members . Others present were Mr. The OHAIRMAN said that at the last meeting of the Council it was decided that a The lull in the operations in Northern W. Nixon , Live Stock adviser , Board of Agri- France is welcome , and the presence of a culture and Fisheries ; Mr. W. Budge , considerable number of British officers in tary ; Mr. S. Brown , Mr. J. Bellamy Mr. H. London on short leave suggests that the road Lickfold , Mr. J. E. Jones , Mr. G. Pro- quarry at Drybrook , with a view to purchas a share in the entertainment , and there will to Calais is now so effectually barred that theroe , Mr. E. Hone , Mr. W .. Toylor , Mr. ing that property on behalf of the Council , also be songs by well - known ladies , and a 8/6 we need have no fear of a second or third W. Bull , Mr. J. Keene , Mr. TJ . W provided it could be obtaned at a reasonable conjuror who does marvellous and mystify- 1/8 German attempt in this immediate direction . liams , Mr. T. Arbery , Mr. W. M. Price , Mr. figure . That committee attended the sale , ing things will help to provide one of the Fulham , Clapton Orient , West Ham , Mil- Bottled Beer per dozen pints , 6d . per doz . half pints . A.K. Light Ale ... The prices are subject to the War Tax now imposed : Cask Beer £ 1 per Barrel ; F.A. Recommended for family use G.A. Sparkling Bitter Ale P.A. Very High Cha per gall . 10d . Light Dinner Ale - Half - pints , per dos . 1/8 " Pinte 19 " " " " " " 1/4 Nutritious Stout - Half - pinte 1/1 1/4 Oatmeal Stout , for Invalids Pints Half - pinte Pints 8/6 Both General Joffre and Field - Marshal French have issued orders of the day con- 1/0 gratulating and thanking the troops which have repelled a force immeasurably superior in numbers , and especially that part of the line which bore the brunt of the attack on " " 8 / X.X.8 . ( Double Nutritious Stons X.X.X.B. ( Treble ) Nutritious Stout ( Recommended for Invalids ) . Casks of 41 , 9 , 18 , 86 , and 54 Gallons . Home - brewed GINGER BEER , GINGER STOUT and LEMONADE , 1 / - per gallon , in 1 , 3 , and gallon jars or 6 - gallon Stone Ginger Beer , in Borew - stoppered Bottles , 1 / - per dosen . Bass's and Worthington's Ale and Guinness's ( own Bottling ) supplied at moderate prices . Familiesand Private Customers supplied with High - class Wines and Spirita . ESTABLISHED 1813 . Eckley , etc. , etc. A. WORD OF PRAISE . cab - committee should attend the sale of the best performances ever arranged for such an enteretainment . and they succeeded in buying the property on behalf of the Council for £ 310 . He thought it would prove a most advantageous Special attention will be paid to the seat- purchase for the Council , inasmuch that they ing of the youthful audience , the central would now have the sole control of the block Being reserved entirely for children at quarry , and be able to obtain a full supply prices ranging from 1s . 6d . ( reserved ) to 6d . , Arrange- whilst parents and adults will sit at the sides and back of the hall , their tickets being 2. ( reserved ) , 1s . Bd . , and le . Mr. NIXON pointed out that under this scheme , which had the approval of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries , farmere occn- pying farms of 100 acres or less , or paying of stone from it for the district Ypres . At the close of last week , also , it £ 100 or less rental had the services of the ments had teen made with a solicitor to Stout was whispered that the second French army , shiro horse at half fees , which was very carry out the conveyance at a cost of £ 5 , which has been " maturing " for months great help to such men . In such cases the and he was going to ask the Council to ap- past , is now taking its place along the fron- Board of Agriculture made good the money prove of what the sub - committee had done . Mr. POWER : Is this going to be paid for tier , where the avant - garde has fought with to the society . The Ross Society , added Mr. such splendid pertinacity and dash from the Nixon , was one of the most successful and out of current funds ? The OHAIRMAN : I propose to move a re- outset , and practically without respite . The best organised under the scheme , and he lution to ihat effect a little later- next move is for the French Government to could assure them that if the society con- return to Paris , where at present it is known tinued on the same lines , they would get the Mr. COOPER then moved that the Council as " Tournedos la bordelaise , " a witty al - usual grant of £ 40 from the Board Agri - approve of the purchase ,, for he considered it was a most satisfactory bargain , and that lusion to a popular dish , favourite in the culture . the thanks of the Council should be tendered to the sub - committee for what they had done in this matter . Mr. HONE and Mr. COLLINS seconded , and it was carried unanimously WILLIAM PULLING & CO .. DISTILLERS , Wine and Spirit Merchants , Bonded Warehousemen And CIDER MAKERS , East - street , 48 , Broad - street , and Bath - street , HEREFORD . AND HIGH - STREET , ROSS . Foreign Wines and Spirits imported direct , under Bond , from Country of Production to their Bonded Stores , East - street . DISTILLERS , FOR 80 YEARS , OF PULLING'S PURE HEREFORD GIN . Manufacturers of all kinds of Finest Quality British Liqueurs and Cordial etail and Trade Lists Post Free on application . Goods Carriage Paid to any Railway Station Finest Special Reserve Whiskey , 50 / - per domen . Bound Claret from 11 / - per dozen Sole Consignees of TIRANT and Co.'s OHAMPAGNE , a 561- and 68 , per dosen . All other Champagnes at Lowest Prioos , DENTISTRY . VISIT For Natural looking ARTIFICIAL TEETH and PAINLESS EXTRACTIONS D. GORE BOODLE & Co. , Ltd. , 43 , HIGH STREET , ROSS , EVERY THURSDAY from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Extractions First Hour , Free . A Lady always in attendance . BRANCHES EVERYWHERE . Abergavenny , 6 , High - street , Tuesdays , 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monmouth , 2 , Church - street , Fridays , 12 to 6. Hereford , 3 , 81. Peter - street , Wednesdays , 11 a.m. to 6:30 . Chopoto Tuesdays and Fridays . Gloucester , Every Day . BOODLE'S TEETH . E. Collins and Sons . Smallbrook , ROSS , restaurants of the real capital . Egypt , apparently , is not greatly disturbed by the Ottoman menace on the eastern fron- tier , which , by the way , is situate in the heart of a sand desert , with the respective territories of the Sultan and the Khedive The CHAIRMAN then asked those present if it were their wish that the society should be continued during the coming year , and the whole reeting was unanimous that it should be proceeded with . THE FINANCES . delimited by rocks and posts . When the Mr. RUDGE , the secretary , presented the British public , therefore , hears that the balance sheet , which showed a total income Arabs have crossed the frontier and come from all sources of £ 261 19s , Against that into collision with our camelry , they will they had had en expenditure of £ 217 58. 6d . , understand precisely the significance of this which left them with a credit balance of £ 44 feat of arms . Meanwhile there is evidently 19s . 6d . There were still a few pounds out an unconscious humorist at the Sultan's standing , as some of the farmers had not elbow . The promise to safeguard the neu - paid their fees . The accounts were considered as very satis- trality of the Suez Canal by the Sublime Porte is a piece of delicious effrontery , and factory , and were passed as presented . The the Italian Government , which has as much Secretary was also asked to write to those as we to lose by the reassertion of Turkish farmers who had not paid their fees to ask rule in the Delta , will not be greatly im them to kindly do so , otherwise legal pro- pressed by the guarantee offered the neutrals ceedings were to be taken to recover them . of the world who may have a fancy to use these waters . AN APPRECIATION . The CHAIRMAN then moved the ques- tion of paying for the quarry out of the cur- rent funds . He said the usual deposit had been paid . The Council , too , were also in At a meeting of the football clubs of Lon- don held at Winchester House , London , on Monday night , the following resolution was passed : - " That this meeting of representatives of the eleven professional football clubs in London - Chelsea , Tottenham , the ' Arsenal , wall , Queen's Park Rangers , Crystal Palace , Brentford , and Croydon Common -whilst strongly of opinion that the pre- sent agitation of a certain section of the London press is unscrupulons , unwarrant- able , and undignified , and wholly opposed to English traditions , and is an abuse of the liberties of the press , is nevertheless prepared to discontinue the game and close the grounds simultaneously with the clos- ing of racecourses , golf links , theatres , music halls , picture palaces , and kindred entertainments . The object of the concert will appeal to every boy and girl , for the proceeds are to be devoted to giving a tea and Xmas Tree to the children of local soldirs and sailors and Belgian Refugees . Toys will be wanted for the Xmas Tree , and the little patrons of this It is officially announced that letters to concert are asked to bring one of their toys prisoners of war interned abroad should no with them . Tickets should be secured at longer be posted in double covers , but in a once to avoid disappointment , as there is single cover . Bulky packets can be sent already a big demand for seats . Tickets for only by parcel post , and any such packets any part of the hall may be had at the sent by letter post , the use of which is strict- " Gazette " Office , where a plan of the re- ly confined to letters and post cards , will be served seats can be seen . returned to the senders , as the foreign post office concerned will not undertake to de- liver them . Until further notice correspon- dence for prisoners of war will not be ac- cepted for registration . Local War Items . We understand that a son of Mrs. H. St. a the very happy position of having plenty of H. Evans , of Greytree , has now been posted funds in hand , and the Clerk had gone to the 3rd Welsh Regiment , at Cardiff , as thoroughly into the matter , and he was of Second Lieutenant . the opinion that this property could be paid During this week the business premises in High - street , previously occupied by Mr. Meredith , the draper , have been opened £ 8 recruiting offices . Any young man wishing More men are to join the colours can now obtain full par- Serious comments have from time to time ticulars from the offices . for out of the current funds . By doing so they would save money on borrowing , and he been made with reference to the meagre re - still needed , and an urgent appeal is made would therefore propose that the quarry be sponse for recruits in the Forest of Dean , to all eligible young men to enlist . but we are pleased to note that Lydbrook paid for out of the current funds . Mr. COOPER : Can we spare it now ? It and Coleford have now furnished many use- seems rather à large sum to take out of the ful and stalwart " soldiers of the King " this current funds just now . Mr. MURDOCH said he did not think it would be wise or necessary to spread the payment , besides which they would not bor- Mr. JACK JONES said he thought they row money under four per cent . just at The cause of the disaster which befell ought to do something for their secretary , present . H.M.S. Bulwark remains a mystery . The who had put in a great deal of good work on Mr. HITCHINGS : And we shall be getting awful suddenness , the loss of life , and the behalf of the society . He had carried out a lot of this money back in stone next year . circumstances recall vividly the fate of Ad- his duties to the best of his abilities , and I will second the Chairman's proposition , as miral Kempenfeldt and his crew more than with their permission he would like to pro- in the end it will be a saving to the Council , a century ago ; while , if it is proved that the pose that they now make a gift to their sec- explosion was due to ignition of the maga - retary of £ 6 6s . , for he thoroughly deserved zines in the process of taking ammunition it ( hear , hear ) . on board , we may find a parallel as disastrous Mr. TAYLOR seconded , and it was unani- in the loss of the French battleship Jena in ship the Until the lamentable loss of the Bulwark , the naval losses of the enemy were at least mously carried . carried . This was put to the BAD ROAD AT WALFORD . past week . The Hereford Regiment , RESERVE BATTALION TO LEAVE HEREFORD . ROUTE MARCH CANCELLED . The Reserve Battalion of the Herefordshire Here is what " Forester " has to say re- specting the Forest and the call to duty : - The chief local interest just now is centred A in the recruiting returns for the Forest , and this interest is not purely local . The record of the district is , it appears , engaging atten- tion , and arousing adverse criticism in other Regiment is under orders to be prepared to quarters . It is not considered by some of leave the Drill Hall at any time . The men the military authorities that the Cinderford are to remove to a new training centre , but district , in articular , has provided the num- the exact date is not yet made known . It ber of men for the army which its popula- is quite possible that the Battalion will de- The CLERK read a letter from Miss La tion warrants . This is hardly part next week . He surprise in view of the fact that lametter for On Thursday another draft of men , num- others credited to the enemy during the war , Mr. NIXON said that Mr. Rudge had Terriere and said the road certainly required the war , given him every possible assistance and he the road leading to Day Croft Farm , Wal- Recruiting Officer attended at the Lion FRESH DRAFT FOR NORTHAMPTON . was comparatively old ; she had taken her could not speak in too high terms of the good ford . She asked that someone might be ap- Hotel , Cinderford with the idea of enlisting place long since in the second fighting line . work he had done on behalf of the Ross pointed to inspect the road , for she thought men for the Royal Field Artillery , and not bering about 120 , which is equal to a com- It is , therefore , the terrible sacrifice of her Society . Perhaps they were a little fastid they would then agree with her that the solitary individual presented himself for en- pany , is to be sent to Northampton to join rolment , although the widest publicity and the 1st Battalion . Counting the 240 who were recruited in the early stages of the war crew , coming so soon after the destruction of ious in their requirements , but Mr. Rudge road badly required repairing . Mr. COLLINS agreed with Miss La ample notice was given concerning the off- the Good Hope and the Monmouth in the instead of giving him any trouble had al- Pacific , which is the saddest feature of the ways . rendered the greatest assistance in any Terriere an dsaid the road certainly required cor's , attendance . Such incidents as these to make up the strength of the premier austing into a better condition The road are rapidly gaining the neighbourhood a Battalion , the total number of recruits- catastrophe . Not a single officer of those on thing that he wished to know ( applause ) . including this latest draft - despathced to board is counted among the survivors . The motion was put to the meeting and served several houses , and it had always pre - most unenviable reputation . " Northampton is over 500 . viously been repaired by that Council . " These are not very pleasant statements It is understood that these 120 are re- hoped the road would be attended to . The CHAIRMAN said the question that to make , " continues " Forester , " " but the placing a similar number who will be in- appeared to him was whether this Council slump in recruiting has now become so pro- corporated with the Reserve Battalion . The nounced as to call for serious consideration , reasons for their return to Hereford are on was liable for these repairs . Mr. LEWIS , the Surveyor , said the Coun- and all who possess any power to remedy the account of a large number of the men being selves . To - day there are scores , nay , hun- so forth . It should not be imagined that the men dreds , of eligible young men who are deaf to duty's call , to be found lounging at street are not as good or as patriotically spirited as corners in this district , when there is no ap- the men who take their places . They have parent reason why they should not be ren- been through strict training while in the dering useful national service either at home Eastern Counties , and are not shirkers . This or abroad . Many of them even prefer to in- is pointed out in order that the regrettable dulge in the performance of strenuous antics remarks from certain civilians which were on the football field , as , although the Rugby made when the first return draft arrived at game has been entirely dropped here for Hereford should not be repeated . Persons this season , numerous teams still turn out to who have not donned the King's uniform play the Association game . " . should be the last to cast a slur on those who are serving their country , even if there was But Mr. RUDGE , in reply , said he only took on the position of secretary at a time when his own brother was ill , and therefore he did not expect any such gift . He had always tried to do his best for the society , and he plause ) . as serious as our own , when the disparity of strength is taken into consideration . even more remarkable than the German failure to make good the boasts of Bern- hardi are the facts set out in black and white hoped he had given them satisfaction ( ap . cil had always repaired this road up to Day existing state of affairs must bestir them- under age , temporary physical unfitness , and by the Board of Trade relative to the re- spective mercantile marines of the two em pires . While 97 per cent , of the British PLUM BERS , HOT & COLD WATER FITTERS , GASFITTERS merchant fleet is alloat and about its busi- Makers of all kinds of Sheet Metal Goods . ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR- KITOHEN RANGES , GRATES , BOILERS , BATHS , LAVATORIES , AND ALL SANITARY WORK ; SPOUTING , PUMPS AND WATER WHEELS , WATER SUPPLIES FOR FARMS , & o ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO . EVERY MAN who has joined the Army should have in his Of all Chemists : 1/1 , 2/9 and 4/6 Convincing Medical Testimony with each bottle . Dr. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S Chlorodyne being highly concentrated and taken in drops , takes up no room in the Kit . Kit a small bottle of DJ.Collis Browne's CHLORODYNE THE BEST REMEDY KNOWN FOR COUGHS , COLDS , NEURALGIA , TOOTHACHE , RHEUMATISM . It acts like a charm in earing DIARREGA and other bowel complaints . High - class Note Papers AT POPULAR PRICES . Newton Linen Note A FASHIONABLE NOTE PAPER , AT A POPULAR PRICE . The New Size in several Delicate Tints , with very Dainty Wallet - shaped Envelopes to match . Our Price 7d . per lb. box Private Address Embossed or Printed to order . Large variety of Note Paper to select from at THE ROSS GAZETTE OFFICE , 44 , High - street & Church - street , ROSS Mr. Rudge was then re - elected secretary for the coming year . HIRE OF A HORSE Oroft Farm , but no further . The CHAIRMAN said that was prima facie evidence which was all they required , and he would ask the Council if they agreed that this road should be attended to . The Council agreed that this work should be done . Belgian Officer's Letter . ness , 89 per cent . of the enemy fleet has dis- The question of the hire of a horse was appeared from off the face of the waters . Where are they . Well , we have our fair then discussed , and it was eventually decid share of prizes as a set - off to the depreda - ed on the motion of Mr. JACK JONES , tions of the commerce raiders , and of the seconded by Mr. W. M. PRICE , that a com- pirate submarines which draw no distinction mittes be appointed to go and inspect the between battle and trade ships . The majority shire horse engaged by the society last of the German liners and the smaller craft season , and others , with a view to a selec- that committee were Mr. J. G. Protheroe , ceived by Mr. R. H. Storey , Bishopswood , Forest P " Forester " says : " It is impos- when the 1st Battalion goes broad its ranks are either interned abroad or bottled up in tion . The gentlemen appointed to serve on their own harbours . That is a record of which the Navy may well be proud , and the Mr. J. E. Jones , and Mr. Price , of Hom . This concluded the business of the meeting . nation for whom they keep the flag flying . Ross Rural District Council . THE DRYBROOK QUARRY . PAID FOR OUT OF OURRENT FUNDS . We give below a translation of a letter re- from a Belgian Officer : - It should also be remembered that if and What is the cause of this slackness in the occasion for it . sible for them to be ignorant of their coun- will be made up from the Reserve if it should " Sir , I have just received from my try's great need of men , and they , surely , Colonel a pair of field glasses to use during should have some regard for the honour of suffer ; also that every man who is willing to the war . It is a very kind act on the part when the crisis is past it cannot be supposed for the safety of the country , as the recent the particular district in which they dwell . train for home defence releases another for active service abroad . Both are necessary of you and all the English gentlemen who that they will hesitate to participate in the have so generously placed their field glasses fruits of victory , and probably they will be activity in coast defence works sufficiently at the service of the Belgian Officers . I shall most enthusiastic in their jubilations over take great care of the glasses , and if I am the conquest of the enemy . ROUTE MARCH CANCELLED . fortunately pared during this barbarous time comes , however , they must , on reflec- In consequence of the new order the route war so terrible for our small country - tion , experience a twinge of conscience at march through the county to Llandrindod shall send you with the glasses a memento the recollection of their neglect to perform Wells has been cancelled : Ross , Ledbury , of the war . When that the most elementary duty of citizenship . " proves . Bromyard , Leominster , and Kington will therefore suffer the disappointment of not They are now presented with the oppor- being able to give the Reserve Battalion the Pre- Lord Kitchener has a quiet way of smash- ing panics . A little while ago , when the re- cruiting boom appeared to have spent its force , the Secretary for War declared that he was perfectly satisfied with the real facts . Once again he comes forward to tell us that the inflow is being maintained at the rate of 30,000 a week . For a country which does not depend upon compulsory service , that is a pretty good record even in war time , and I have been fighting from the first day of WALFORD ROAD COMPLAINT . no European state at war can show a parallel the war , and have been present at all the enthusiasm . But , of course , we have yet to This Council met at Union Offices , Ross , battles , at the siege of Antwerp , and at the face the most serious part of the campaign on Thursday morning , when Ald . T. Preece bloody and terrible fighting at the Yser.tunity of redeeming their characters by mak - welcome they had intended for it . and we shall want every man capable of ( Chairman ) presided , with Mr. J. Murdoch Our army is literally destroyed ; almost all ing a good response to the appeal of the parations had been made for billeting the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee , and it men , but unfortunately they will not mature . bearing arins if we are to push the enemy in the vice - chair . Others present were the the officers are either killed or wounded . Is devoutly to be wished that they will rise The Territorials were looking forward to the back to , and over , the Rhine , and win back Rev. D. R. Evans , Col. O R. Middleton , " The Germans have overwhelmed us by to the occasion . How they can indulge in march , but it is certain that while they re- Belgium - the acknowledged alm and object Mr. M. K. M. Power , Mr. E. W. Prevost , numbers , and by their heavy artillery , but vain sports and remain in the enjoyment of gret its cancellation they are eagerly looking of our endeavours in concert with our Allies . Mr. D. A. Meredith , Mr. H. H. Child , M. we are struggling in fierce determination their usual comforts whilst thousands of their forward to their new quarters , wherever they F. Cooper , Mr. C. Hitchings , Mr. F. S. Col- against these dishonourable soldiers who are fellow men are enduring the hardships of made be . It will seem also that other regi- If the Censorship still holds rigid sway , lins , Mr. O. A. Soudamore , Mr. J. W. Robin- fighting like brigands , murdering women war in order to uphold the glorious tradi- ments will be training at the same centre . the recipients of private letters from the in- son , Mr. J. G. Protheroe , Mr. O. Freer , and children . tions and security of the British Empire , is It will be recalled that towards the end of numerable seats of war are not niggardly Mr. F. W. Herbert , Mr. F. W. Bull , Mr. J. " Of our country there only remains a few past comprehension . last week the Reserve Battalion underwent with them . Much is left of intense interest , Parr , Mr. W. Lloyd , Mr. T. A. Tock , Mr. A. inches of ground , and for the last five weeks an inspection at short notice by Lieut . - Col . and nearly all are well worth printing . An Herbert , Mr. H. Lickfold , Mr H. Hone , we have been defending it step by step , re- Pte . E. Powell , a Ross postman , who was H. Jones Roberts , Welsh Division Details , officer in the R.H.A. sends a striking ac - with Mr. J. Fred . Arnold ( Clerk ) , Mr. F. pulsing the enemy's bayonet charges . The called count of the way he entertains his men in Ricketts ( Sanitary Inspector ) , Mr. J. Lewis 1st Infantry Regiment sustained more than and has seen a great deal of the fighting in result of his inspection , which , judging from up with the South Wales Borderers , and it is probable that the new order is a the trenches . They flock eagerly to a weekly and Mr. A. B. Farr ( Surveyors ) 10 , bayonet charges in one night , and repelled France , has now returned to his home in his remarks at the time , was favourably re- causerie " including reading of the most them all . miscellaneous character . Extracts " It is a war of extermination for us , and North road , Ross . He was wounded in the ported upon . Battle at Ypres , " Punch " are ailed with rapture , but " I Mr. PREVOST , Chairman of the Sanitary we know that we shall nearly all die . But fairly brought the house down with the Committee , in giving the report of the Medi- the King is commanding us , and he is shar- The system upon which separation allow talion have been mounting up to establish- prayer before Agincourt from ' Henry V. " cal Officer , stated that four cases of scarlet ing our sorrows as well as our hopes . Many It would be a picture worth painting by a fever had been reported since the last dieet of our soldiers are in rags , but at heart theyances are given by the Government has caus ment strength it is officially stated that some great artist , that khaki - clad , war - torn ing of the Council . Two cases had occurred are good , bold , and spirited , when one sees ed considerable difficulty in the minds of 200 more men are wanted . When the Battalion fighter - disclaiming those glorious lines con- at Gorsley , one at Upton Bishop , and one at them in the trenches , waiting bravely to re- many people ; but perhaps the following leaves the depot it will be seen whether a statement made by Col Middleton at the second Reserve Battalion is to be formed or cerning what was also a " contemptible little Bridstow . army " in the eyes of the enemy , The appeal There was very little to report of import- Social Welfare Association meeting may of the magic of Shakespeare for English clear the air a little of some of the difficul- not . It is quite on the cards that one will be got together . If Lord Kitchener's Army ties previously presented . hearts never had a more convincing testi- Our soldiers who have returned from is to obtain many more recruits from Here- mony . It is a strong support to the theory England tell us with what solicitude the fordshire , however , the formation of a Third Mr. MURDOCH , Chairman of the Finance British nation welcome them . The English Col. Middleton said that the last order of Battalion will be no easy matter . There that perhaps he does best without scenery . Committee , stated that the balance at the are our true friends . Every Belgian knows the Government was to the effect that each The nearness of the war to our shores is a bank at the previous meeting was £ 2,091 it . The English people are finest in the wife was to have 9s . per week separation al - would have to be a special recruiting cam- paign and a response which would be re- feature which has its bright results at times . 8. Bd , less unpresented cheques of £ 25 world , the most generous . They prove it by lowance , and that the men were supposed to markable , to say the least , to accomplish contribute 88. 6d . per week , making up the both purposes . A battalion represents just Short leave for urgent reasons is sometimes granted , and the son of one of the most dis tinguished living surgeons was thus sud- denly able to appear before the brave wife who had a baby two days old to welcome him . If any one had dared to design such a pic- ture for one of the special numbers of this strange Christmas , the artist would have run the risk of being despised for dealing with improbabilities . from MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT . ance in the Sanitary Inspector's statement . FINANCE REPORT COLDS ! COUGHS ! hs , Bronchids Influensa , Catarsh , etc. speedily and safely cured by GLYKALINE Of all Chemists 1 / 1,29 and 4/6 , dr pot free from LEATH - RO359 86. Duke Btreat . Grosvenor SeaLendo W. pel the enemy's attacks . " They are splendid these ragamuffins offering their lives for their country . deeds , not words . " We all feel the greatest affection for the English nation . " I beg you , sir , to accept this expression of my deepest gratitude . FLAMANT , amount to 12. 6d .; then for each child 2s . 6d . per week was allowed . But this con- tribution from the men , so it appeared , was on foreign ser- not made compulsory vice . Therefore , if a man refused to contri- A THIRD BATTALION . While the numbers of the Reserve Bat- over 1,000 . RELIEF FOR ALL BRONCHIAL TROCHES Why not try these TROOKES adgety cough ? They are the old - fa remedy for the alleviation of COUGHS HOARSENESS , SORE THROAT , BRONCHITIS and ASTRMM They contain no oplate and are much . eciated by Singers and Public Speakers Bulscamp , Nov. 15th 1914. " Capt . 25th Infantry Regt . , bute this 3s . 6d . per week towards his wife , the Soldiers and Sailors ' Families Associa 2nd Division , Belgian Army . tion was not allowed to make it up , for they BROWN'S |