Ross Gazette 24th December 1914 - Page 2
Ross Gazette 24th December 1914 - Page 2
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| Date | 24/12/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 24th December 1914 |
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WANTED . ADVERTISEMENTS under this heading are inserted at the special prepaid rate of 24 words for 1s . Three insertions , 28 . MB PUBLIO NOTICES . DANCING . RS . M. A. READ , Certificated Teacher of Dancing , begs to announce that her OLASSES for the TUITION of WANTED MORTGAGE of DANCING will be resumed early in January . FREEHOLD rate per cent . required and when money availabie to GEORGE B. KEMP , Bank Offloes , Ross . SUITABLE FOR LADY . HOUSE WANTED , book 3 bedrooms , 3 OUSE WANTED , within 24 miles of Bittingrooms usual offices . Nice garden and paddock or orohard . Good sanitation , gravel Boil , pretty situation . Rent not exceeding £ 25 to 830 a year . - Write , Lady , " Gazette " Office . WANTED , JUNIOR CLERK , appli- cations in own handwriting , to be sent in at once to " OLERE , " Gazette Office , Ross . of healthy BABY BOY CANTED , by young couple ; very kind ; superior home . - Write , L. , " Ross Gazette , " Office , Ross - on - Wye . W Farm . ANTED , 3 or 4 acres of SWEDES PULLED . - A . J. HABRIS , Great Howle LD , WORN - OUT , and DEAD HORSES and COWS , etc. , WANTED for hounds . - GRIFF . DAVIES , Landseer House , Ross . TO BE LET . ADVERTISEMENTS under CORN this heading are inserted at the special prepaid rate of 24 words for 1s , Three insertions , 28 . HORN EXCHANGE , ROSS . - Two con- venient ROOMS ( 30ft . by 15ft . and 18ft . by 18ft . ) may be Rented cheaply , either as Offices or for occasional Committee or other Meetings ; Dancing or Music Classes . - Apply , CoоPER and PREECE , ROSS . ASHFIELD PARK , Ross . Convenient RESIDENCE , healthiest and pleasantest situation . Apply , Messrs . COLLINS , Solicitors , Ross . To 10 LET , HASLEMERE , Over - Ross . Dining and drawing rooms , four bedrooms , bathroom , boxrooms . Good garden . Immediate possession . - W . J. KEMP , Steam Saw Mills , Ross .. 10 TO LET , from 25th March next , No. 3 , MYRTLE VILLAS . Now in the occupa- tion of Mrs. Marfell . - Apply to Mrs. WEAVER , Ashfield . TO LET , a good GARDEN at Duxmere , Ross , well planted with bush fruit trees . A summer house . - Apply to Mr. HEWETT , Colin- ton , Ross . то NO LET , HYDE ORCHARD , Weston- under Penyard . Apply , R. H. DAVIES , Weston . SALES BY PRIVATE CONTRACT A ADVERTISEMENTS under this heading . are inserted at the special prepaid rate of 24 words . for 1s . Three insertions , 2s . FAT GEESE . FEW FOR SALE , at less per lb. than beef and mutton . - Apply , DOUGLAS LANE , Upton Bishop . EG GGS , more EGGS , and still more EGGS by using Karswood Poultry Spice , 2d . , 6d , 1s . - Ross agent , J. H. HART , Agrical- tural Chemist . PRIVATE LESSONS by appointment , at re- duced terms during the holidays . All the New Season's Dances taught , also Fancy Dancing . For terms apply to Mrs. M. A. READ , Dano- ing Academy , 6 , Station - street , Ross . The Greatest Comfort EVER INVENTED aptly describes our odorless rubber Hot Water Bottles . Hot bricks , warming pans , or stone are harsh , unsympathe- pigs ware " tic expedients . Our first quality are the best that can be made , and by mak- ing large contracts in conjunction with my Glasgow business , can offer them at 6s . 6d . , 78. 6d . , and 9s . Then the cheaper one , best quality but lighter , at 4s . , 48. 6d . , 5s . , 5s . 9d . , and 7s . , and the dainty little ones , for the face , muff , or baby's cot or pram , 2s . 6d . and 3s . 11d . and 4s . 3d . See our win- dows . J. H. HART , Chemist , * " Man of Ross " House , Ross . ALBION CYCLES . THE MOST POPULAR FOR ROSS & DISTRICT . A thoroughly Reliable Machine at £ 4 10 Easy Payments from 2/6 weekly . Frank Hill & Co. , Ross . 66 KYRLE " PICTURE PALACE , ROSS . PICTURES . Dea . 24-26 . TRAGEDY IN THE CLOUDS ( Special Coloured Feature , over 4,000 ft ) . SPECIAL WAR FILMS- RELIEF OF LUCKNOW . BATTLE OF LEBBEKE . MAGNIFICENT HORSEMANSHIP OF BRITISH CAVALRY . PATHE'S WAR GAZETTE . Also SPECIAL XMAS FILMS . XMAS DAY - Two special performances , 3 and 7 p.m. Doors open at 2.30 and 6.30 . LD ENGLISH COCKERELS and BOXING DAY - 3 , 6.30 , and 8 15 p.m. OPULENTS FOR SALE.- Partor , Erding- ton , Ross . POTATOES ; THE MANSENS ( Mimi and Maudio ) , FOR SALE , good Cooking Ford To Ross VOCALISTS AND SPECIALITY DANCERS and neighbourhood . - J . KEENE , Weir End . IDER CAN BE KEPT SOUND , Come and free from acidity by using our improved PRESERVATIVE TABLETS . Sufficient for 300 gallons sent by post on receipt of 2s . 6d . by the sole makers , Messrs . J : M. Collet and Co. , Ltd. , Chemical Works , Glouces ter , or can be had from Mr. HART , Chemist , Man of Ross House , Rosa . in their Lively , Pretty , and Refined Singing and Dancing Act . NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAMME . FRANK ROY presents THE ROSS GAZETTE - THURSDAY , DECEMBER PUBLIO NOTICES . G.W.R. EXCURSIONS . DECEMBER 26 ( BOXING DAY ) . DAY TRIP to OHELTENHAM RACE . COURSE STATION ( Races ) . Leave Ross 10.27 a.m. , Mitoheldean Road 10.37 .m . MONDAYS and FRIDAYS ( except Christmas Day ) . To LONDON ( for varying periods ) , from Rom , Mitcheldean Road , & o . FOR WEEKLY HOLIDAY EX- OURSIONS during January , Feb- ruary , and March , see special pamphlets . For details , see special pamphlet obtain- able at Stations or Offices . FRANK POTTER , General Manager . . During the War HEINS & CO . 53 , BROAD ST . , AND 31 , CHURCH ST . , WILL ALLOW HEREFORD , 30 per cent . ( 6 / - in the £ ) OFF ALL NEW PIANOS AND ORGANS FOR CASH . Carriage Paid . Tuned Twelve Months Free . EASY TERMS ARRANGED . OUR TUNERS VISIT ROSS WEEKLY Heins & Co. , Hereford . Stop at Brown's ! WANTED ! Any Quantity of RABBITS . FRESH FISH Daily . ICE Supplied in large or small quantities . sapplied . All kinds of SALT kept in stook . Trade W. J. BROWN Wholesale and Retail FISH , FRUIT , & POTATO MERCHANT HERRING OURER , & c . THE PYNKIES 54 , Over Ross Street , Ross . BIBBY'S PIG MEAL , the cheapest In their Melange of Mirth , Melody , and and most profitable pig meal on market , unequalled for rapid fattening and profitable Movement . results . Prices on application . Prompt delivery Miss LILLY LANCASTER guaranteed . Ross Cattle and Corn Markets at tended . - Apply , DOUGLAS SMITH , Monmouth . Soubrette and Dancer Miss HELEN CHARLES , Soprano Mr. JACK BERWICK , Humorist and Mimic IMPORTANT TO MOTHERS . - Every Mr. BRADFORTH THOMSON , at the piano Mother who values the health and oleanlinees Mr. FRANK ROY , of her Child should use HARRISON'S " RELIABLE " NURSERY POMADE . One application kills all Nits and Vermin , beautifies and strengthens the Hsir . In Tins , 4. and 9d . Postage , 1d . - GEO . W. HARRISON , Chemist Reading . Sold by Ohemists . Agent for Ross , H. HART ( late T. MATTHEWS ) , Chemist . PUBLIC NOTICES . ALTERATION IN BANK HOURS . WING to the large number of the Staffs of the Banke being away on Military duty , the ROSS BANKS WILL CLOSE on THURSDAYS at FOUR instead of Five o'clock , commencing December 24th . WI VILL , the person who , on Sunday , the 13th Deo . , took by mistake a red Covered Prayer Book , with the name F. E. Wilson inside , out of the Sacristan's seat , kindly return the same and oblige to 10 , Church - street , Ross , " GAZETTE " OFFICE PRINTING WORKS PRINTERS , PUBLISHERS , STATIONERS , ACCOUNT BOOK MAKERS , DIE STAMPERS , BOOKSELLERS , NEWSAGENTS , & c . We Supply ACCOUNT BOOKS in all sizes , ruled to any pattern , and bound in various styles . May we quote you for your next Order ! We are willing to face the keenest competition in the country . " GAZETTE " OFFICE HIGH STREET , ROSS . The Rose Gazette , Ltd. , STATIONERS , BOOKSELLERS , PRINTERS , PUBLISHERS , ACCOUNT BOOK MAKERS , & o . HIGH STREET . ROS8 . 1 Baritone and Monologuist Mr. JACK KENDRICK , Comedian and Dancer " Always in the Pink . " PATHE'S WAR GAZETTE and other films . Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Commence at 8 . Matinees Saturdays at 3. Doors open 2.80 . Two Evening Performances Saturday - 6.30 and 8.80 . Doors open at 6 and 8 . Prices : 1s . , 6d . , and 3d . DO NOT WAIT until you are really ill before resort- ing to treatment . Immediate attention should always be given to minor ailments lest they lead to more serious trouble . A bilious headache , a tendency to constipa- tion , a feeling of discomfort after eating , impaired appetite : these are all symptoms that two of the most important organs in the body - the stomach and the liver - are not working satisfactorily . The right remedy to TAKE whenever there is the slightest suspicion that all is not well with the organs of digestion is Beecham's Pills . Those who have tried this remedy , and they now number a great multitude , are entirely satisfied that , for correct- ing ailments of the stomach and the liver , there is nothing to surpass BEECHAM'S PILLS . Sold everywhere in boxes , price 1/1 ( 56 pills ) & 2/9 ( 168 pills ) .. Telegrams - Brown , F.M , Ross . ' Phone 69 T.A. WATKINS CHIMNEY SWEEP , NEW STREET , 45 , - Ross - on - Wye . Soliciting your kind patronage and support . All Orders promptly attended to . Imediate Cash Advances THE LONDON AND PROVINCES DISCOUNT COMPANY , Ltd. , MR . THOMAS PEAROE wishes -to thank the many Friends for kind sympathy in his bereavement ; also for the lovely flowers sent 9 , Prospect - terrace , Ross . Birth JONES . - November 25 , at Barnard Avenue , Ver- non , B.O. , Canada , to Mr. and Mrs. Osmond A. Jones ( née Ayliffe Gunter ) a son . Beaths JOHNSTON - December 12 , at 15 , Over - Roan - street , Ross , Emily , the beloved wife of Robert William Johnston , aged 41 years ( suddenly ) . STONE . December 19 , at Wharton Farm , Wil- liam Stone , in his 76th year . Interred at Gloucester Cemetery , December 23 . In Memoriam . READ . - In ever loving memory of John Read , late of Chase View Cottages , who passed away December 25 , 1913. Until the day break and the shadows flee away . " A. W. URSELL , Waterice Monumental Worke 10 , CANTILUPE - BOAD , BOSS . BOLE AGENT for this District for the beautiful BLLVER GREY CORNISH GRANITE . These Monuments supplied at about Half the Price of other Granites . Established 1885 W. G. STORR - BARBER , FOR BEST MONUMENTAL WORK IN ALL ITS BRANCHES . BATISFACTION GUARANTEED . ESTIMATES FAR . ROSS ( LATE OVERTON ) . WORKS LEOMINSTER ( ESTAB . 1840 ) . • { Funeral Furnishing : Fanerals quietly and efficiently conducted , with due regard to economy . Competent Management . Personal Attendance . Mourning Orders Receive prompt attention : Every requisite supplied . Bunning & Sowersby Funeral Directors , ( Ltd. ) . 2 MARKET PLACE , ROSS . Telephone - 38 . Telegrams- " Bunning - Soweraby , Ross . " TO OUR READERS . May Christmas , 1914 , bring Peace and Goodwill to the home with its promise of a better and brighter future . May those who wait and watch for loved ones bravely facing danger , that we may enjoy the untold blessings of peace and security , be re- assured by the sure knowledge that right has always triumphed and will inevitably triumph again . Therefore let us look forward with quiet faith to the return of a real and lasting peace , secured by the sacrifice of Britain's noblest sons , whose reward will be immeasurably greater than any- thing this world could supply . LOCAL NEWS . 24 , 1914 . CHORAL SOCIETY . - The next practice of the Choral Society will take place on Thursday , Dec. 3let . It is hoped that all members will make an effort to attend the remaining orac tices , as the concert will take place on Feb. 16th , 1915 . PUR HOME - MADE BREAD delivered daily to all parts of the town , E. H. BOLES , 17 , Gloucester - road , Ross - Advt . CAROL SERVICE . - At the conclusion of the evening service at the Ross Baptist Church , the choir , under the conductorship of Mr. A. E. Mogg , with Miss Harsent at the or- gan , rendered a selection of Christmas carols in a very pleasing and creditable manner ; There was a large congregation present , and during this special service a collection was made on behalf of the choir funds . The Christmas Holidays . ROSS SHOPS CLOSING FOR THREE DAYS . During the Christmas holidays , many shops in Ross will be closed from Thursday night until Tuesday morning , but there does not appear to be a unanimous agreement as to As in previous closing on Monday next . years , we suppose , the dealers in perishable goods and foodstuffs will be open to meet the convenience of their customers on Monday morning , whilst dealers in dry goods will ex- tend the holiday until Tuesday morning . Trade has been noticeably quiet , as was to CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH . - A Christmas be expected , but it is encouraging to find service was held in the Congregational that the people of the town and district have Church on Sunday afternoon in connection been more faithful than usual to the local with the Young Men's Bible Class . There shops , and have made whatever purchases was a good attendance , over which Mr. W that circumstances would permit from Ross H. John presided , and Mr. Arthur Hill gave Mr. traders : a very inspiring Christmas address . A. W. Ursell sang " The Star of Bethlehem , " and the choir rendered the anthem " There were Shepherds . " " no Ross VOLUNTEER TRAINING CORPS . - Parades will be held as usual text week - Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 , Wednesday at 8 p.m. , and Saturday at 2.30 p.m. Assemble at the Drill- hall , Cantilupe - road . There will be parade at Goodrich for the next two weeks . THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT you can have for your Xmas or New Year party is a dis- play of up - to - date animated pictures . You can easily arrange this part of the pro- gramme with Messrs . Passey and Hall , Ltd , 35 , Gloucester - road , Ross , as they have one of the latest Pathescope machines , which show a large and clear picture , while a good collection of films can be supplied . As is generally known , this machine can be used in any home with perfect safety , the films being absolutely non - inflammable . TOBACCO FOR TERRITORIALS . - A collecting box placed on their counter by Messrs . Brown and Seymour , tobacconists , High- street , Ross , was opened at the " Gazette " Office on Monday , and found to contain 14s . 101d . Tobacco to this amount has been for- warded to Lieut . Kelly for the Ross men in the Herefordshire ( Reserve ) Battalion . Ross Secondary School . CAROL CONCERT . A Christmas carol concert was held at the School on the evening of Friday last , the proceeds being devoted to a fund for pro- viding materials to enable the girls at the School to make warm garments for the sol- diers and sailors . With the help of this supported solely by parents of the pupils , fund , which has been , prior to the concert . the girls have up to the present completed six woollen shirts . 12 pairs of socks , 16 woollen scarfs , and 11 pairs of mittens . The programme was as follows : - Dorothy Greenhill Pianoforte solo , " Duetto " ( by Mendelssohn ) The School - Carol , " Come , yet lofty " Daisy Bircher Recitation , " The Pipes of Lucknow " The School - Carol , " The Manger Throne " Mr. Nicholas Pianoforte solo , " Prelude " ( by Rachmaninoff ) Solos by M. Ricketts and E. Kearsey- Carol , " Good King Wenceslas " The Women who stay Mrs. Crump - Song , at home " Doris Blake Recitation . " The Revenge " Miss Sparrow Song , " Blue Bells of Scot- land " R. and T. Gammond Pianoforte duet , " " Galop " Minuet " ( by Boccherini ) , ( by Behr ) The School - Carol , " We three Kings of Orient are . " Solos by W. Arnold , E. Kearsey , and H. Blake " The T. Preece - Recitation , Humorous side " E. Kearsey - Carol , " Sleep , Holy Babe " The School - Part song , Song of Praise " ( by Brahms ) Mrs. Crump Song , " On the March " The School - Carol , " When Christ was born " Miss Sparrow - Songs , " The Old and New Year High and Low " The School - Part song , " Christmas song ' ( by Abt ) " Alice Greenhill - Violin solo , " Romance " ( by Carrodus ) The School - Carol , " Twas in the Winter cold " M. de Loof - Belgian National Anthem The School - Russian National Anthem The School - La Marseillaise " God save the King . " Men's Own Brotherhood . Ross School Managers . THE RELIGIOUS BALANCE . Now being offered At a large Discount off Cost . Bome Thousands of Yards of HORROCKSES ' PLANNELETTES , DRILLS , and SHIRTINGS . Horrockses ' Warm Flannelette Night Shirts , fall Men's , 3 / 11 + , 4/111 . WAKEFIELD KNIGHT , HEREFORD . CORRESPONDENCE . XMAS FUND FOR THE HEREFORD TERRITORIALS . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Sir , I am very grateful to you for pub- lishing the appeal for the 1st Herefords Xmas fund . The response has been far he- yond our expectations . I enclose a list of contributions up to date this afternoon , in case you care to have it . With very many more thanks for your valuable help . Yours faithfully , KATHARINE A. CROFT . Lugwardine Court , Hereford , December 18 , 1914 . Among those who have contributed from the Ross district are Mrs. Clive , £ 5 ; the Mrs. Newnham Smith , £ 1 1s .; Mrs. Clayton . household at Brockhampton Court , £ 1 6s .; 5s .; Mr. H. A. Wadworth , £ 1 1s .; Mrs. Manley Power , 2s . 6d . : Mrs. Barclay , 4s .: Mrs. Maclean , £ 1 Is .; etc. PROTESTS AT HEREFORD . At a meeting of the County Education Committee , on Saturday , an amendment to the recommended appointment of Mr. T. Matthews as a County Council representa tive manager for Ross Council School ( in the place of the Rev. J. Angus , resigned ) , was moved by Mr. Theodore Neild , who said there had been eight Church of England managers and four Dissenters . The present proposal would make the pronortion nine to three . He had not the slightest objection SEPARATION ALLOWANCE . to Mr. Matthews ; but if they were to keep TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . out the religious difficulty . they must be as fair as they could . He did not like attempt- Sir . In a recent issue of the " Gazette " you wished to clear the air on the Separation ing to over - ride the Elementary Education Committee's recommendation , but he must Allowance . It is , however , not quite clear point out that if the committee was to stand yet to many . for anything it was to correct the action of a majority , and he happened to know that ' the allowed 5s . 3d . per week from his pay , separ- minority were distinctly opposed to the ap- ation allowance 9s . , three children at 2s . 6d . pointment of an additional Church of Eng- per week 7s . 6d .. total £ 1 1s . 9d .; but she This is the land representative . He therefore proposed is only allowed £ 1 per week . that Mr. Murdoch , should be appointed . He cause of a good deal of difficulty in the minds ( Mr. Neild ) was anything but a sectarian , of many people . The S. and S. F. A. are not but he thought his proposal was the only allowed to make up to wife money if the husband will not pay 3s . 3d . per week , as they way to keep the balance fair . are told that by doing so they will be sub- sidizing the wicked man who refused to sup- When the men refused to port his wife . pay it would be for the wife to fight it out with her husband . Tommy's wife asks who she is to fight if her husband allows her 5s . 3d . per week and she gets 3s . 6d . wicked men seem to be well looked after . It is up to someone to look after the good men who deny themselves to allow 5s . 3d . per week to see we get it . In seconding the amendment , Ald . Farr said that he had never imported political or religious feeling into their discussions , but if the proportion mentioned was an under- standing , the balance should be preserved- an attitude to which the Bishop nodded his assent . Mr. Collins , however , denied that there was ever any understanding of the sort , and said that four years after the Act was pass- ed , there were only two Nonconformist managers . He also ventured to say that it would be impossible to find a better or more representative man than Mr. Matthews . Ald . Corner hoped the question of the Church or Dissent would not be raised ( " Hear , hear , " from Mr. Neild and others ) . So far as he was concerned , he was willing to vote for any good , respectable Nonconfor- mist , just as much as for a Churchman . Bnt inasmuch as the committee had dealt with the matter already , he thought it would be a slight and a slur to have someone substi- tuted for Mr. Matthews on what , he ven- tured to say , was absolutely insufficient grounds . He appealed to Mr. Nield in the matter , and concluded by saying that he was trying to get rid of this ivision of feeling . TREMENDOUS FEELING IN ROSS . Mr. Murdoch explained that he was not anxious to stand , but added that there was tremendous feeling in Ross , and protest meetings had been held there . ( Mr. Collins : I have never heard of them ) . Mr. Matthews was a personal friend of his , but at the same time he thought the proposal was a slight on the Nonconformists of Ross . Mr. Neild disclaimed any feeling , but re- iterated that if they were to keep sectarian difficulties outside they must be fair in their A soldier's wife would like to ask how the good man's wife fares who is Thanking you , I am , The A SOLDIER'S WIFE . THE LATE MR . WADE , OF WELSH BIOKNOR . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Sir , With your kind permission I would like to pay my little tribute to the late Mr. Victor Wade , of Welsh Bicknor . Having known the deceased for over 40 years , and he being a member of the Lyd- brook and District Flower Show Committee , of which I am Secretary , I can speak from experience of his sterling worth . On this committee his advice was always sound and genuine , and taking the keenest interest in the welfare of the society as he did , we have . lost one of its strongest supporters , and his place will indeed be very difficult to fill . During my long acquaintance , I can con- scientiy say , that to know him was to revere and respect him , and although we differed in politics it made no difference to our friendship , which was always - true and sin- cere . Another remarkable trait of his character was that he was always the same . Whenever one met him there was the same . more affability , the same courtesy , and trustworthy man it would be impossible to find . An incident in the career of the deceased . is indelibly impressed . on my memory , which some of your readers may probably remem- treatment of them . As he had called atten- tion to the matter he would now withdraw . on the understanding chat when Ross had another vacancy on its managerial body , it It was some 25 or 26 years ago at would be remembered that the representa - ber . tion was hardly proportionate . Goodrich , on the occasion of a presentation -Ald Russell remarked that it would have to Mr. Moffatt for his beneficence in build- been an unfortunate thing had Mr. Nield ing a hall and reading room for the inhabi- not done so , and paid a compliment to Mr. tants of the village . I had the privilege of Collins impartiality by saying it seemed to being one of a large gathering present . from him that Mr. Collins voted more for Non- Ross and the surrounding district , and the conformists than for Churchmen . He was deceased had the honour of making the pre- sick of hearing so much about Church and sentation , and most admirably did he acquit Nonconformity , and it appeared to him that himself . It was really an eloquent speech , this was what people considered instead of and many eulogiums were passed by those whether a man was fitted for the position , present on its excellence and delivery . and was a good man of business . He hoped they were not going to have these things continually cropping up , and was glad Mr. Murdoch had also withdrawn . The Bishop rose to speak , but on the Chairman pointing out that Mr. Nield had withdraw his amendment , his Lordship sat down , and the committee's recommendation was adopted . 5 1 Belgian Refugees . The late Mr. Wade was truly one of Eng- land's handy sons and a most useful member of the community , and the fact that he was the confidential steward of the late Rev. Al- drich - Blake for so many years , and has since retained the implicit confidence of Mrs. Al- drich - Blake and every member of the family , speaks volumes . Those who had the pleasure of his ac- quaintance will undoubtedly endorse my own sentiment , that the late Mr. Wade was truly one of nature's gentlemen . " THE THREE BURDENS . " The address on Sunday afternoon last was given by the Rev. C. Lumsden , the chair being taken by Mr. A. E. Barker , B.A. Mr. Hicks sang as a solo a Christmas carol , which was much appreciated . The speaker took as his subject , " The Three Burdens . " He said that our burdens were of three kinds , the individual burden , which every man must bear for himself , the collective burden , which we might bear for one another , and the burden of sin , which we must rely upon our Saviour to bear . The burden which We shall miss him , and the couplet which each must bear for himself might be " the applied to a famous man who passed away burthen of the mystery of all this unintellig- some years ago can fervently re - echo to the ible world , it might he some physical or mental defect which we had inherited from " Oh ! for the touch of a vanished hand , our forefathers ; whatever it might be there And the sound of a voice that is still . " was no doubt that each one of us had a bur- effort they have been very materially helped ..At the same time our deepest sympathies den to bear , which like a soldier marching by numerous kind friends , who with a gener- go to the sorrowing widow and relatives in osity in keeping with that which has , all their sudden bereavement . along , been shown , have sent many gifts of Christmas fare . Thus , whatever may be the homesick thoughts that we fear these unfor- tunate people must inevitably feel , in their exile and separation from many who are dear to them , they will at any rate , at this season , have good cheer . The committee have made arrangements , which , they hope , will enable the Belgian comrade we mourn to - day : Refugees to spend as happy a Christmas as is possible in the circumstances . In this The Mayor and Mayoress of Hereford have Glen Leigh , Lydbrook . Yours truly , C. T. BISHOP . ROSS RIFLE CLUB . CHRISTMAS PRIZE SHOOT . The following is a list of the prizewinners in competition No. 1 , held on Thursday and Score Friday last H. E. Parkes G. M. Morton to battle , each must bear for himself , or he would be no soldier at all . The burden which we , many times , looked upon as our greatest hardship , might be just the ballast , that served to preserve the balance of our CHELTENHAM RACES -The G.W.R. Co. adver- lives . So our burdens might be pinions , on is an excursion to Cheltenham on Friday next which we might rise heavenward .. It was a beautiful idea of Schiller's that God created ( Boxing day ) , leaving Ross at 10.27 a.m. PRESENTATIONS . - The members of the Ross the birds with songs , but with no wings , pre - eminently the leading establishment of Volunteer Training Corps have presented and that He placed before each of them two also generously invited them , together with its kind in the kingdom - lends large sums of the drill instructors , Sergts . Millington and burdens , which , as they clasped them to all the other Belgian Refugees under their their bodies , became wings , which bore them control , to a Christmas feast at Hereford on money daily to all classes . Among the ad- Weaver and Mr. G. M. Morton ( Secretary ) , aloft . The burdens of our fellows , which we the 30th of December , which is to be pre- vantages offered by the Company , the follow- with handsome silver - mounted briar pipes , might help to bear , called us to exercise ceded by a short service in the Roman ing deserve attention : No preliminary in appreciation of their services . sympathy and self - sacrifice . We must not Catholic Church in Broad - street . charges whatever ; the despatch with which " BURBERRY " CLIENTS in the district be unkind in our judgment of others . We One of our refugees , Petrus César , is leav- advances are completed ; the low rates of can place their orders with Messrs . WRIGHT must remember that just as each one of us ing us on the 28th of this month , to join interest charged ; the system of small repay- and Son , Ross , who are " Burberry " au- had a hard battle to fight , so had the man the Belgian Army . ments extending over a period . - Address all thorised agents for both ladies ' and gentle- next to us a hard battle to fight . If we The committee would be very glad to hear applications ( in the strictest confidence ) to men's goods , and keep a full set of patterns knew the causes of the failures of others , we of some permanent work for August Jacobs , The Manager , W. SHIRLEY , 48 , STOKES of all their specialities - Weather - proof Gar- should be more considerate in our judgment . who is a skilled gardener . CROFT , BRISTOL ; or to local agent , Mr. ments , Sporting Garments , Gamefeather Dr. Fawcett , who was blind , once trod on GURNEY , 101 , East Street , Hereford . Tweed , and other Suitings , etc. , thus getting the foot of a ruffian in a crowd . The expert advice and also saving the trouble of ruffian struck him in the face ,. The Doctor dered to the following ladies and gentlemen : a personal visit to their showrooms . For clothing Mrs. Cobbold ; made the heroic reply , " If you had known that I was blind , you would not have done ( coat , skirt , and pair of boots ) PALACE ATTRACTIONS . Special attractions that . " It was this spirit of altruism which For food either sent or promised - Mrs . have been arranged at the Palace over the had actuated much of the social legislation Cobbold , plum pudding ; Miss Orabtree , holidays , and some very fine pictures have of recent years . Then there was the bur- eggs ; Mrs. and Miss Gatfield , piece of beef ; been secured for Thursday - Saturday pro- den of sin ; no man must try to bear that Mrs. Herbert , cheese ; Mrs. E. Hone , Bay- ton , 3 ; A J. Gane , 3 ; 0. Lloyd , 3 ; G. Tyler , gramme , including the Relief of Lucknow , himself , for it would inevitably drag him sham ; oranges and crackers ; Mrs. Harkness , and special films of the present war , the down to depths lower than the grave . There vegetables ; Mrs. Hughes , Llangarron , goose 2 : J. H. Hall 1 ; M. E. Brown , C. It will Cure Itching after one application ; Battle of Lebbeke , Magnificent Horseman was One only , Who could bear for us this Mrs. Hudson and Mrs. Wilson , cake ; Miss Simms , 1 ; M. Minton , 1 ; J. E. Dunn , 1 ; F. destroys every form of Eczema heals old ship of the British Cavalry , and Pathe's War burden ; there was one place only where we Hall , 2s . 6d .; Mrs. Jones , Weston Hall , A. Barnfield , 1 . Wounds and Sores ; acts like a charm on Gazette . The performances on Christmas could lose the burden of our sins , in the vegetables ; Mr. Lane , Upton Bishop , goose Bad Legs ; is infallible for Piles ; Prevents Day will be at 3 and 7 , and on Boxing Day sepulchre of Jesus Christ . Cuts from Festering ; will cure Ringworm in at 3 , 6.30 , and 8.15 .- " The Pynkies , " and apples ; Mrs. Middleton , chickens ; Mrs. Next Sunday , the address will be de J. Martin , Newton , cake ; Mrs. Somerset , a few days ; removes the most obstinate first - class concert party , consisting of six livered by the new Rector of Whitchurch , Cubberley , Eruptions and Scurvy . Boxes , 71d . and talented artists , have been secured for next the Rev. D. O. Thomas . biscuits and crackers ; Miss 1s . 10d .. Agents for Southall , Parkfields , chestnuts ; Mrs. Taylor , week , and will undoubtedly prove a very big attraction . THE GREAT SKIN CURE . Budden's S.R. Skin Ointment . Ross : Mr. A. Porter , M.P.S. , Chemist . CLARKE'S B41 PILLS can be relled upon to care , in either sex , all acquired o constitutional Discharges from the Urinary Organs , Gravel and Pauns in the back . Free from Mercury , Established up wards of 50 years . In boxes 4s leach , of all Chemist and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the World , or sen for sixty stamps by the makers , The Lincoln and Midlan Counties Drug Company , Lincula a MR . CLAY'S OTTER HOUNDS . - On Friday Griff , Davies took the otter hounds out exer- cising round Weston and Rudhall . Coming back by Rudhall he entered the fields to come down by the brook , when the hounds hit off the drag of an otter and found him at the bottom of the first meadow in a big rabbit bury . Viper bolted a big dog otter , and they had about an hour's grand hunting and killed him at the back of the kennels . ROSS VOLUNTEER TRAINING CORPS . Headquarters : Drillhall , Cantilupe Road , Ross . ORDERS . Tuesday , Parade at 2.30 p.m. Wednesday , Parade at 8 p.m. " Saturday , Parade at 2 p.m. The best thanks of the Committee are ten- unnamed 97 97 J. E. Dunn .96 A. J. Gane 94 C. Wright 93 A. Ashton 93 R. E. Webb 93 R. G. Webb 92 92 92 90 90 C. Lloyd J. H. Hall M. E. Brown H. Birt POOL SHOOTING . H. E. Parkes , 7 ; R. E. Webb , ; A. Ash- HUNTING APPOINTMENTS will meet Kilpeck New Inn Hollywell , oranges ; Miss Turner , Wye Lea , THE SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE HOUNDS ham ; Mrs. E. Taylor , Everstone , plum pud- ding ; Mrs. Watkins , New - street , plum pud- Saturday , December 26 .. King's Street , Hereford ding ; unnamed , vegetables . Tuesday , December 29 . Donations should be sent to the Hon . Saturday , January 2 ..... Treasurer , Mr. H. Stevenson , Capital and Counties Bank , and communications should be addressed to the Hon . Sec . , Mr. A. E. Barker , Edenhurst , Ross . At 11 a.m. ROSS HARRIERS . Saturday , December 26 ...... New Inn , Hentland Bonbill Mrs. Barker will be glad of gifts of food Tuesday , December 29 . to be addressed to her at the Union . At 11 a.m. Entertaining the Wounded SMOKING CONCERT AT THE NEW INN . It was a happy thought on the part of the organisers in arranging the open smoking concert in honour of our wounded soldiers who are now home from the front on sick furlough . This pleasing function took place at the New Inn Hotel , on Friday . and though the night was dark and stormy . a good company assembled in the large room A to participate in this happy gathering . patriotic programme of songs and recitations was arranged . while an opportunity ins given those wounded men present to relate some of their experiences at the front . The they did , and their reregrinations in the French and Belgian Territorials , as well as their actual experiences under fire and in the trenches were listened to with rapt atten- tion . Mr. S. Greatrex Yates , father of Capt . R. Greatrex Yates , of B Company 1st Hote fordshire Foreign Service Battalion presided . and supporting him were Maior J Kelly . Mr. G. M. Morton ,, Mr. H. J. Pike . Mr. T U. Wooler , Mr. C. E. Gray , Mr. Jay , and several other prominent townsmen . The CHAIRMAN said he considered it a great honour to preside over such a gather- ing , and to be able to welcome there those brave men who had heen serving their King and country on the other side of the Eng lish Channel . It was a very honourable posi- tion for them to hold . for those men had heen fighting for hose of them who had had to stay at home , and for those who had to protect the shores of old England . During the last few days they nad had an example of what the Germans would do for this country had it not been for the protection of Ther were the British Army and Navy . there that night to do honour to some ot those men who had come Jiome from the They much re- front wounded ( applause ) . gretted that . they were wounded , but on the other hand they congratulated them on com- ing home at all , especially when ther con- sidered that so many of their comrades hnd been left behind , never to return home . again . He could not find words to express . his feelings towards those gallant men who had gone forth to fight the battles of these at home . It was not all heer and skittles It was had enough in the South African war . but the conditions then were nothing like so terrible as they were in this war . and pl honour was due to those men who had gone forth to endure the great hardships during It was an un- this great crisis ( applause ) . thankful task , and he felt that he could not sneak too highly of their fellow Britishers . who had made such sacrifices on behalf of their country . He therefore gave those men who had come home from the front a most hearty welcome , and he hoped if ther recor- ered sufficiently to rejoin their regiments again , that they would be able to welcome . them home again to Ross , and to wish them even a happier and more prosperous life in the future He was therefore going to ask them to drink to the health of those men . and he was sure if Lord Kitchener were there , he would be one of the first to drink to their jolly good health ( applause ) . The toast was greeted with honours ... Maior KELLY then addressed those re- sent , and said he was going to call them " gentlemen , but that he thought was quite unnecessary , because the British soldiers had proved themselves all along the line that But he they were thorough gentlemen . rather preferred to call them comrades , he cause as comrades they were all animated hy the same spirit . He was an old robin- teer , and had sorved from the rear 1960 to the year 1899 , doing nearly 10 years ser vice in the time of the late Queen Victoria ( applause ) . He did not think he had had a fair chance , herause during his time of ser Why if he had vice it was a time of peace . had the opportunity to o . he would have gone to the recruiting office at the double re ( applause ) . He saw there had been a cruiting office opened in Highstreet , and that a sergeant had been sent down for the He was glad express purpose of recrniting . to think that so many young men of Ross musical had come forward . and had done their duty to their King and country - all honour to them . But he wanted to see every young man of military age going to this recruiting office , and enlisting himself in Lord Kitch ener's Army or some other of His Majesty's Ther were there that forces ( applause ) . erening to do honour to those men who had returned home wounded from the front . The men out there had had an awful time duting the last few months , but still many more would be wanted to crush that Prussian mili tarism that wished to dominate over Eurone They had had a splendid lead given them , hy the Belgians , the French , and their own British Army , for they all worked together and fought side by side , and endured the same hardships as comrades all along the line . Then they had he Russians in the East doing their duty , and altogether the had to teach the Germans something of what Germany wa the real sense of duty was not going to do as she thought - conquer the This war would have to h whole world . fought out to a finish , because if they mad peace now , Germany would in a few years t come rise up again , and they would have t go through the whole business again . Thi war must he fought out not only to secur peace for their chidlren , t for their chil children ( applause ) . He believe dren's that every day England was realising thi In his further remarks more and more . Major Kelly referred to the recruiting meet ings he had attended in tre Forest of Dear and spoke of the apathy that prevai among the men there ho had the idea tha this was a rich man's war , and that the were not going to give up their wages to joi the army . They also aid that the German were not coming over to England , and the did not appear to he very much disturbe Yet ther were really fit about the war . healthy fellows , and they would have bee all the better in the world for havin in whi undergone six months ' training . they would have been taught the true spir of discipline . He ( Maior Kelly ) was new prouder of his hoy than he was 10 - day plause ) . He had given his services , and liked the work , and the other men like In conclusion , 3 as well ( amla- ) , Kelly referred to the heroic efforts nu ward hy the Belgian Army , and the do tion and rnin that had been perpetrat the Germans whose whole obiect was to and destroy everything that came in war . What they now had to do was t Belgium , France , and Russia , to ern ever this Prussian Militarism , and s for the world an everlasting peac plause ) . Great interest was caused on the w men present giving some of their expe while at the front and in the trenches were Pte . E. Powell , of the South Thackway . Borderers , Corpl . W. K.S.L.I. , and Sergt . Smith , of the R. All these men were given an enth cheer on rising to speak , and , on their thrilling adventures they spoke hardships of a British Tommy in the 1 the magnificent manner in whi fought under the most trying circum and the deceitful tactics adopted ] Germans in trying to steal a mareh British soldiers , who , however , had come accustomed to these dodges , t no heed of them . several During the evening . songs were sung by Mr. B. Réstall A. Capewell , Mr. Smith , Sergt .. Colr . - Sergt . Clarke , Mr. C. J. Wrig Mr. C. E. Gray , Mr. H. T. Howell , Ryall ; recitation by Mr. George banjo solo , Mr. R. Mapp ; and fair lections by Mr. Paxton . A very evening was brought to a close by ing of " God save the King Lang Syne . " an |