Ross Gazette 31st December 1914 - Page 3
Ross Gazette 31st December 1914 - Page 3
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| Date | 31/12/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 31st December 1914 |
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WANTED . this ADVERTISEMENTS under heading are inserted at the special prepaid rate of 24 words for ls . Three insertions , 28 . LOOD HOUSE PARLOURMAID not under 21. - Address , Chasedale , Ross . WA VANTED , a young HOUSEMAID , for small family . - Apply , Mrs. HARRIS , Great Howle , Rosa . NURSE - HOUSEMAID WANTED , 18 . Good reference essential- Apply , S. , " Gazette " Office . ᎡᎬ EQUIRED , experienced Housemaid , also Nurse - Housemaid ( wages £ 20 ) , Cook- Parlourmaid , and General . DISENGAGED , Cook - General ( wages £ 18 to £ 20 ) , temporary Cook , Betweenmaid , Domestic Help , and Ex- perienced Cook . Apply , Mrs. DAVIS , Domestic Bazaar , Ross . W VANTED GIRL , about 16 , for cal- endar work . - Apply , MANAGERESS , Ross Laundry . WANTED , good plain Cook , also House parlourmaid ( good wages ) , near Ross ; good Plain Cook , Parlourmaid ( second week in January ) , three maide kept , sisters or friends might suit ; 21 miles from Ross , Cook , Parlourmaid , Housemaid ( good_wages ) . For Mitcheldean - Plain Cook ; for Ross - General , about 18 ; General , about 25 ; also useful Help , Day Girl . - Disengaged : Nurse , General ( 22 ) , Housemaids . Family's Washing wanted . - Mrs . WHEELWRIGHT , 31 , High - street , Ross . PUBLIC NOTICES . NATIONAL DAY OF INTERCESSION . Sunday , Jan. 3rd , 1915 . THE SERVICES IN ROSS PARISH CHURCH WILL BE AS FOLLOWS : - 8 a.m .: Holy Communion . 11 a.m. Special Form of Morning Prayer appointed for the day . 12.15 p.m .: Holy Communion . 2.30 p.m .: Service for Children . 3.30 p.m. Special Service for Men , which Public Bodies , Friendly Socie- ties , and members of the Ross Volunteer Training Corps are cordially invited to attend . 6.30 p.m. Evening Service , with Special Prayers . The collections will be given to the Red Cross Society's Fund for the care of the sick and wounded . The Rector or Churchwardens would be grateful to receive the offerings of any who are not able to attend the service but wish WANTD BOY , about 15-16 for to give to this urgently needed fund . general work in Laundry . - Apply , MANAGEBESS , Ross Laundry . Co NOWMAN WANTED , February 2nd . Cottage and Garden close to work . - PREECE , Ashe , Pencraig , Ross . S WEDE PULLERS WANTED . TAYLOR , Everstone , Peterstow . WANTED , RABBIT CATCHER . Apply , H. H. STOCK , Glewstone . SUITABLE FOR LADY . HOUSE WANTED , within 21 miles of OUSE WANTED , within 24 miles of sittingrooma ! usual offices . Nice garden and paddock or orchard . Good sanitation , gravei soil , pretty situation . Rent not exceeding £ 25 to £ 30 a year . - Write , Lady , " Gazette " Office . OLD WORN - OUT , and DEAD HORSES and COWS , etc. , WANTED for hounds . - GRIFF . DAVIES , Landseer House , Ross TO BE LET . ADVERTISEMENTS under this heading are inserted at the special prepaid rate of 24 words for 1s . Three insertions , 2s . ORN EXCHANGE , ROSS . - Two con- by 18ft . ) may be Rented cheaply , either as Offices or for occasional Committee or other Meetings ; Dancing or Masio 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 , Rosa . то NO LET , a good GARDEN at Duxmere , Rosa , well planted with bush fruit trees . A summer house . Apply to Mr. HEWETT Colin- ton . Ross . SALES BY PRIVATE CONTRACT ADVERTISEMENTS under this at the heading are inserted special prepaid rate of 24 words for 1s . Three insertions , 2s . still more NOTICE TO Members of Friendly Societies . THE EDUCATION . ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , DECEMBER Miss NANCY YORATH L.R.A.M. , TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE ( Tobias Matthay Method ) . LESSONS also in Voice Production and Singing , Theory , Harmony . Papile prepared for L.R.A.M. and Ass . Bd . Exams . in Practical and Paper Work . LESSONS RESUMED MONDAY , JAN . 4ch . For Terms , apply , No. 1 , CLAREMONT VILLAS , GLOUCESTER - ROAD , ROSS ROSS SECONDARY SCHOOL GOOD EDUCATION for BOYS and GIRLS , from 8 to 18 . PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT for Junior Boys and Girls FEES : £ 2 5s . per term , including Books and Stationery . STAFF . HEAD MASTER : Mr. A. E. Barker , B.A. , B.Sc. , F.C.S. SENIOR MISTRESS : Miss E. E. Davies , B.A. ASSISTANT MASTERS : Mr. D. R. Nicholas , B.A. , Mr. J. S. Hawkes , B.A ... ASSISTANT MISTRESS : Miss S.-E. Hughes , B.A. COOKERY . Miss D. A. Dicketts .. WOODWORK : The County Instructor . NEXT TERM commences Thursday , 14th January , at 10 a.m. Prospectus from the Head Master , or Mr. J. Fred Arnold , Olerk , Union Offices , Ross . DANCING . " RS . M. A. READ , Certificated that her CLASSES for the TUITION of Maher of Dancing , begs to announce IT having been decided that the Public PARIVATE LESSONS by appointment , at re- of attend Inter- cession Service at the Ross Parish Church on Sunday afternoon at 3.30 , we , the under- signed , trust that Members of our Lodges and Courts will make a special effort to be A Procession will he formed in the present . Cantilupe - road , near the Council Schools , at 3 o'clock , and with the Urban Council , Fire Brigade , Freemasons , Druids , Buffaloes , and Members of the Ross Volunteer Training Corps , will proceed to the Parish Church . No regalia will be worn . GEO . CAPEWELL , Sec . Oddfellows . TREVOR WATKINS , C. R. BULLOCK , Sec . Foresters . Sec . Shepherds . duced terms during the holidays . All the New Season's Dinces taught , also Fancy Dancing . For terms apply to Mrs. M. A. READ , Danc- ing Academy , 6 , Station - street , Ross . EVENING CLASSES . ARITHMETIC and Book - keeping " Shortband , French , Art , Cookery , Wood work , Drocsmaking , Session recommences THURSDAY , 14th JANUARY Apply , J. FRED . ARNOLD , Union Offices , Roas . ADDRESSE S. Members of kindred Societies are cordially HUNTING SEASON , 1914 invited to join in the Procession . -G.W.R. EXCURSIONS . EVERY MONDAY & FRIDAY . To LONDON ( for varying periods ) , from Ross , Mitcheldean Road , Monmouth ( Troy and May Hill ) , & c . For details , see bills , or send post card to stations or offices . FRANK POTTER , General Manager . " KYRLE " PICTURE PALACE , ROSS . Riding Habits . I make a speciality of a smart fitting Apron Skirt , which is absolutely safe in use , and have every facility for fitting them . Gentlemen's Hunt Coats . In Scarlet , Black , or Dark Grey Melton , cut on the newest principles . Breeches . In White Bedford , Cantoon , or Bliss's Tweeds . Special Show of Newest Cloths this week . Beginners . Very moderate charge for Beginners ' Outfits according to size . Hunting Hats . HENRY HEATH'S famous HATS in stock , for both Ladies and Gentlemen . MB TR . RICHARD HILL and Family wish to thank the many Friends for their kind sympathy in their bereave- ment . Kerne Bridge , Walford . Meaths . COTES - On December 18 , at 24 , Leokford - road , Oxford , Rosemary Augusta , oldest surviving daughter of the late Septimus Cotes , Bector of Newington , Oxon . Din love Gevelt , killed in action , 8813 Pte . Fred Davies , aged 29 years , 1st South Wales Borderers , second son of ∙ Henry and Barah Davies , 38 , Over - Ross - street , HILL - December 23 , at Kerne Bridge , Walford , Temperance , wife of Richard Hill , aged 87 years . Ross . In Memoriam . GAULT - BRYDEN . - In loving memory of my dear wife , who passed away December 26 , 1913 . A. W. URSELL , Waterloo Monumental Works 10 , OANTILUPB - ROAD , BOSS SOLE AGENT for this District for the beautifal SILVER - GREY CORNISH GRANITE . These Monuments supplied at about Half the Price of other Granites . Established 1885 W. C. STORR - BARBER , FOR BEST MONUMENTAL WORK IN ALL ITS BRANCHES . SATISFACTION GUARANTEED , EPILZE FREE . ROSS ( LATE OVERTON ) . LEOMINSTER ( ESTAS . 1840 ) . WORKS { Funeral Furnishing : Funerals 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 , TH ( Ltd. ) , 2 MARKET PLACE , ROSS . Telephone - 38 . Telegrams- " Banning - Sowersby , Rose . " FRANK ROY présents A. J. KIDDLE The Boss Gazette . E EGGB by using Karswood Poultry Spice THE PYNKIES 21. , 6d . , 18. - Ross agent , J. H. HART , Agricul- tural Chemist . SE EED OATS . - Garton's New Leader , splendid yielders ; also Garton's Abundance . Grown on sward . - T , P. PREECE , Pencoyd Court . FOR SALE , good Cooking POTATOES also prime old HAY , delivered in RosS and neighbourhood . - J . KEENE , Weir End . IDER CAN BE KEPT SOUND , 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 , Mau of Ross House , Ross . BIBBY'S PIG MEAL , the cheapest IBBY'S PIG MEAL , the cheapest unequalled for rapid fattening and profitable re nits . Prices on application . Prompt delivery guaranteed . Rosa Cattle and Corn Marketa at- tended . - Apply , DOUGLAS SMITH , Monmouth . MPORTANT TO MOTHERS . - Every IMPORTANT TO of her Child should use HARRISON'S RELIABLE " NURSERY POMADE . One application kills all Nits and Vermin , beautifles Bn strengthens the Hair . In Tins , 4. and 9d . Postage , id . - GEO . W. HARRISON , Chemist Reding . Sold by Chemists . Agent for ROBB , H. HART ( late T. MATTHEWS ) , Chemist . IMPORTANT TO FARMERS AUTUMN TROUBLES AND RELIABLE REMEDIES . HUSK IN CALVES USE LAMBLIN . HUSK & SCOUR IN SHEEP- USE LAMBLIN . 86 per gallon . Three gallons , 22/6 LAMTABS . 200 Tablets , 1/6 ( by post 1/8 ) . SKORIN - A SPECIFIC For SCOUR in CALVES . - A most successfu Drench , and well recommended . Trial Bottle , 1/6 ; Half - gall . , 6 / - ; Gallon , 10/6 . RUBRUM DRENCH , For Feverish Colds , Chills , Blackwater , and after Calving Drench ; also a useful Purge . Such Drench should be in every Homestead . 1 / - each ; 10 / - per doz . AQRUBRENS , noted Redwater Cure ; an improved compoun from an old farrier's recipe . 1 / - each ; 10 / - per dozen . BOLE MANUFACTURER- JOHN FROST , AGRICULTURAL CHEMIST , MONMOUTH In their Melange of Mirth , Melody , and Movement " Always in the Pink . " PATHE'S WAR GAZETTE and other films . NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAMME . Special return visit of The ATTRACTIVES CONCERT PARTY . SEVEN FIRST CLASS ARTISTES In up - to - date high - class vaudeville . PATHE'S WAR GAZETTE and other films . Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Commence at 8 . Matinees Saturdays at 3. Doors open 2.30 . Two Evening Performances Saturday - 6.30 and 8.30 . Doors open at 6 and 8 . Prices : 18. , 6d . , and Sd . 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 ) . Market Place . T.A.WATKINS CHIMNEY SWEEP , NEW STREET , 45 . Ross - on - Wye . Soliciting your kind patronage and support . All Orders promptly attended to . Stop at Brown's ! WANTED ! Any Quantity of RABBITS . FRESH FISH THURSDAY , DECEMBER 31at , 1914 . WE WISH OUR READERS A PEACEFUL AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR . 31 , 1914 . cuse for outrage , the sympathy of the yel- lowest of the yellow New York press will be withheld from the cultivated and much - mis- represented Teuton . Xmas , 1914 . A QUIET YULETIDE ALL ROUND . After five months ' closure , the London Stock Exchange re - opens on the first Monday of the New Year , and the " Bank Holiday " of unprecedented length for its members . is THINKING OF OUR SOLDIERS . brought to an end . " The House , " however , As was foreshadowed , the Christmas of will be a very different establishment from that which cheered for the declaration of 1914 was celebrated in a much quieter and war on that memorable day in August . calmer manner than has been known for Large rumbers of stock - brokers are In the fumt , and work brokers and serving over a century past . On all sides people ing for service ; as many have joined the Ter- of all classes seemed to fully realise the awful ritorials ; while a whole army of clerks have anxiety and sorrow that this nation , with donned the King's uniform . Nor will the dealings of those who return be unfettered . others , had been plunged into through the Quite The Government has muzzled the " beare , " brutal war that is now raging . and the Committee , we may be sure , have naturally our thoughts at such a season as taken the necessary steps to guard against anything in the shape of " panicking . " on Now being offered At large Discount off Coat . some Thousands of Yards of HORROOKSES FLANNELETTER , DRILLS , and SHIRTINGS . Horrookses ' Warm Flannelette Night Shirts , fall Men's , 3/11 , 4/11 . WAKEFIELD KNIGHT , HEREFORD . Among the visitors present were Colonel and Mrs. Middleton . Mr. F. Cooper , the Rev. O. H. Payton , Mr. H. T. Blake , Mr. J. Fred . Arnold , Master and Miss Arnold , Mr. Henry Southall and Miss Southall , Miss this go out to those brave husbands , fathers , old people then dispersed to their rooms to brothers , and sons who responded to the enjoy the extras that , had been provided for country's call to go forth to fight the battles them . So far there have been remarkably few of our King , our Country , our Empire , and indeed to fight for the freedom of the whole fever cases at the front , though latterly en- civilised nations of the world . Therefore , teric has made an unwelcome appearance in one or two places where the water is doubt with this terrible struggle uppermost in our ful . The most numerous cases in hospital minds it was hardly to be expected that we just now are those due to frostbite : and the at home could indulge so freely in yule Sparrow , Mrs. Tippett and friends . ' Miss Through the Purchas . Miss Llewellyn , and Mr. F. Harris , men suffered grievously in this respect dur- tide festivities as usual . the Con- all of whom paid a visit to the infirmary to ing the severe weather at the end of Novem- awful slaughter of men her . Our own countrymen appear not to tinent many of the homes of England - some speak a cheery word to those who were con- have known what was the matter , and cases in Ross , we deplore were made sad and fined to their beds or in the sick wards . After spending a pleasant afternoon and are reported of bad made worse by putting dreary , but amid all the sorrow and suffering the frozen limb into hot water or bringing it we know that our men are fighting for a partaking of a good tea the inmates again into proximity to fire . It may be hoped , just and righteous cause , and that though assembled in the decorated dining hall where the fight may be long and fearful , right will a most cheerful concert was , held in the however , that the medical officers have now This was probably the most explained the nature of this deadly inflic - win , and victory will be ours in the end . evening . tion , and given proper " first aid " instruc- It is , however , very pleasing to note that amusing and enjoyable event of the day . tions to all compelled to remain in the fight - our men at the front were not forgotten in In addition to the talent found among the the way of gifts for Christmas , and that inmates in Mr. James Bent ( who supplied ing line . many a soldier's hardships and difficulties the comic element ) . Mr. C. Horlick , Mr. on the battlefield were made lighter and Frederick Meek , and Mr. Thomas Hazle easier through the kindly gifts that were rood , the programme included songs by Miss sent them from their friends at home . This Yont , Miss Month . Mr. C. H. Ray- no doubt may account for the large increase mond , Mr. J. Johns , and Mr. and Mrs. Bat- in the parcel postage during the earlier part tersea . Mr. Constance treated those present to several excellently played violin solos , of last week . while Master Constance was loudly applaud- ed for his selections on the hells . " Miss Yorath , Dr. O. H. Bulloch , and Mr. Con- stance acted as accompanists . Mr. C. H. Raymond , Dr. Bulloch , and Mrs. Battersea the items being very much enjoyed . Among also sang to the invalids in the infirmary , It is the function of the Royal Patriotic Fund . 17 Waterloo Place , S. W. , to issue the ( not pensions ) made to widows and dependents of soldiers and sailors who lose their lives , in the war , and the bereaved should communicate with the Secretary . Meanwhile , it is interesting to note what France is doing for her sons on active service , or , rather , for the wives and little ones they have left behind them . In each department , or county , as we should call it , a commission sits to determine deserving cases , with a court of appeal " where the disappointed may have their claims reheard . The rate of relief for the wives of soldiers on active service is one shilling per diem , and fivenence ( half a franc ) for every dependent child . At the moment it is calculated that a million Frenchmen are at the actual front , with another three - quarters in the depots , while in March her 1916 " class " will anticipate their training twelve months ahead . Which means that every able - bodied man from 18 to 48 will be serving his country in one capac- ity or another . Commandants of the German camps in this country are astounded at the appetites of their prisoners . No doubt the latter will he much consoled by the vast supplies of " delicatessen " coming over from the Fatherland to comfort them . But probably they will " cast one longing , lingering look behind . " towards New Years Eves in Ber- lin , when stewed carp with horse - radish sauce is an essential and much - appreciated feature of the bill of fare . We like horse- radish with our national roast sirloin , and townsmen are disgusted to find that the for- mer cheap and plentiful supply of it came from Germany . Seeing that it will grow like a weed in most gardens in the United Kingdom , a trifle of enterprise would soon supply a shortage . To the well - regulated British ocnservative , the sirloin without its due adornment of snowy shavings has an un- festive air . LOCAL NEWS . PURE HOME - MADE BREAD delivered daily to all parts of the town . E. H. SOLES , 17 . Gloucester - road , Ross . - Advt . BELGIAN FUND.-Mr. Beav an , of Over- Ross , has kindly handed to Mr. F. Cooper , one of the collectors in aid of the above fund , the sum of £ 1 7s . 6d . , being the net proceeds of the sale of roses and plants grown by him , at Over - Ross , and conveys best wishes for the future of the oppressed Belgian people . • CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT THE CHURCHES . This festival was observed much in the usual way at Ross Parish Church . There were four celebrations of Holy Communion , and all these were well attended , though the war was the cause of several absentees . At the morning service the sermon was preached by the Rector , Rev , R. T. A. Money - Kyrle , an others present were Mrs. Yorath . Miss H. Yorath , Mr. Huntley , Mr. Battersea , senr .. and Mr. S. T. Dazeley . During an interval in the programme hot coffee , cake , and sand- wiches , and mince pies were served up , and Mr. Battersea , in a very appropriate speech , thanked the friends who attended and ren- dered such valuable musical service . A most happy day concluded , with the singing of " God save the King . " and throughout the festival proper Psalms and hymns were rendered by the choir and congregations . In the afternoon there was Evensong with carols . The Psalms were 110 and 132 , while the choir very beautifully rendered the anthem " In dulci Jubilo " ( arranged by Pearsall ) . The carols sung were Hark ! what mean those Holy Voices " AT THE POST OFFICE . ( Sullivan ) , " The Carol of the Star " ( T. Whatever effect the war had upon other Tertius Noble ) . " A Virgin Unspotted " ( to trades in the town , the business at the local old traditional Herefordshire tune ) , post office was not very materially affected ; as a matter of fact there was a great in- " When the crimson sun had set " ( Great- heed ) , " O Bahe ! in manger lying " ( Barn- by ) . Mr. E. Willoughby efficiently presided at the organ , and his voluntaries were quite in keeping with the festival . was nicely decorated by a willing band of lady workers , including Mrs. Money - Kyrle , Mrs. Porter , Mrs. Matthews , Mrs. George Preece , the Misses Currey , Miss F. Palmer , Miss Paulson , Miss Tippett , Miss Pearson , and others . The services on the Sunday were also of a special character , the an- them in the evening being " For unto us a child is born " from the " Messiah " ( Han- del ) . The Rector preached at the Mission Room and the Rev. L. P. Jones in the Parish Church . The church Special services were also held at the Ross Baptist Church and the Wesleyan Church on Christmas morning , and these were well at- tended . At the former the Rev. J. W. Kettle officiated and gave an address , while the collection was in aid of the British Red Cross Society . At the Wesleyan Church the preacher was the Rev. Charles Lumsden , the superintendent minister . AT THE COTTAGE HOSPITAL . The patients and staff were not forgotten on this festive occasion , and so far as it was possible they entered into the fun with much appreciation . We understand all the beds were occupied either with cases of acci- dent or severe bodily ailment , and the ma- tron , nurses , and staff did their very utmost to make them feel happy and enjoy the good LUCK TO KING AND COUNTRY - During the things sent for them . The presents received Yule Tide , the Ross Electric Light and Power comprised turkeys from Mrs. A. W. Foster Company erected a most appropriate greet- and Mrs. Corbishley , plum puddings from ing outside their premises in the Brookend . Mrs. Hewett , Miss Wright ( Royal Hotel ) , In former years they have wished the people and Mrs. Knight ( Courtfield Arms Hotel , the old old wish ; but this year they adopted Lydbrook ) ; mince pies from Miss Hall and a novel greeting , illuminated by red , white , Miss Wright ; cakes , oranges , fruit , and and blue electric lamps , as follows : " The vegetables from Miss Hall , General Clive , Ross Electric Light and Power Company Mr. W. Rudge , Mrs. Roper , Mr. Ruck ( Llan- wishes luck to King and Country . " The garron ) , and Mr. W. S. Sadler ; toys for effect at night was very effective . Xmas tree from Mrs. Storey ( Bishopswood ) ; PROMOTION . We are pleased to hear that soup beef from Mr. Maddocks and Messrs . Mr. A. J. Pemberton Morling , son of Mr. A. Webb and Co .; tea , Mr. Lewis ; two bottles B. Morling , clerk to the Justices of the of sherry from the hon . secretary . Messrs . Peace , Ross , has been promoted to the rank Llewellyn and Son kindly promised a sub- of sergeant in the 1st Herefordshire Regt . load of best Forest coal , a gift we feel sure stantial and comforting New Year's gift of a ( Reserve Battalion ) , now at Aberystwyth . will be warmly appreciated . Hearty thanks " BURBERRY CLIENTS in the district were accorded to the thoughtful donors . A hundred years ago last week , the last can place their orders with Messrs . WRIGHT During the day a number of ladies and " official " shot in anger was fired between and Son , Ross , who are " Burberry au- gentlemen called at the hospital to give a the British and American peoples . The thorised agents for both ladies and gentle- cheery word to the patients , and some music Treaty of Ghent was to have been celebrated men's goods , and keep a full set of patterns in the evening completed an enjoyable day . by us , with our cousins , " with peace re- of all their specialities - Weather - proof Gar- joicings on an elaborate scale , and the Ger- ments , Sporting Garments , Gamefeather man Empire would probably have been made Tweed , and other Suitings , etc. , thus getting party to them . The war has changed our expert advice and also saving the trouble of plans . But , as is well pointed out elsewhere , a personal visit to their showrooms . the brotherhood of the two nations has been Ross MAN KILLED IN ACTION . - News has nobly demonstrated during the past six anx - been received during the past few days of ious months by gifts innumerable to the the death of Pte . Fred . Davies , of the 1st sufferers , whether in the shape of hospitals , South Wales Borderers , who was killed in ambulances , and appliances for the wounded , action at Gheuvelt on November 3rd . Davies , or of comforts or presents for the soldiers of who was 29 years of age , was a married man , the several nations engaged . The United and he leaves a wife and two young chil States are neutral ; that is as it should be , dren . He was the second son of Mr. and for the quarrel of Germany is none of their Mrs. Henry Davies , of 38 , Over - Ross - street , business . But England and France , and Ross . above all Belgium , will not soon forget the many kindnesses which they have met with at the hands of the great English - speaking Commonwealth across the Atlantic , " crease in the parcels post but a decrease in the half - penny postage . All the collections , dispatches , and local deliveries were expedi- tiously carried out , notwithstanding that the actual Christmas trade extended over a longer period than usual , and that the staff was shorthanded . The country deliveries were greatly assisted by means of motor cars , and collectively the whole of the business was systematically and very promptly dealt with . " WEATHER DETAILS . with seasonable weather , for the most part The Christmas holidays were favoured dry and crisp . Christmas Eve opened with a keen frosty air . The cloudless sky was marred by a persistent haze which seriously curtailed the sunshine record for the day . To the lay mind Thursday was a bright day . the sun being visible most of the time , but the self - registering instrument only accepts genuinely bright sunshine . Mist or cloud renders the instrument inoperative . Christmas Day was dull and cold , and Box- ing Day was mild for the season . A gale sprang up in the small hours of Sunday night , and was accompanied by heavy rain . The record of sunshine in Ross for Sunday -four hours - was the second highest in the British Isles , Ilfracombe being first with hours . 4 Ross shared its proud record with Malvern and Leamington . [ The foregoing particulars are kindly furn- ished by Mr. F. J. Parsons , F.R. Met . Soc . , R.A.M.C. , from the Chasedale Records . ] 1ST HEREFORDSHIRE'S ENJOY FIRST CLASS DINNER . Thanks to three generous and energetic ladies , and to those generous people who have responded to their joint , appeal , the men of the 1st Herefordshire Regiment , now in training near Bury St. Edmunds , in Suf- folk , were able to enjoy a first rate Christ- mas dinner . The full total received was over £ 250 , which was amply sufficient for à good two - course dinner with extras . teign . - Dr . Dryland , 10s . 6d .; Mr. Nicholls , ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS . The following are the additional subscrip- tions received towards the fund : Received by Mr. Drage , The Rhodd . Pres- 10s .; Mr. Hastings , 5s .; Knill household , 15s . Mr. J. Meredith , 2s . 6d .; Mr. George AT THE WORKHOUSE . Thomas ( Kington ) . 2s . 6d .; Mr. Channer , £ 1 : Mr. H .C . Moffatt , £ 2 : Mr. Isaac Mar- The daily round and common task of the shall , £ 8 ; Lieut . - Colonel Clowes , £ 2 ; Mrs. inmates at No. 3 , Alton - street was set aside Clowes , £ 2 ; Mrs. J. Arams , 2s . 6d . ; collect- on Christmas Day , and in accordance with ed by Mrs. Sale , £ 1 9s . 6d .; Miss A. A. made a day of real joy and happiness to all £ 1 ; Mr. 8. H. Romilly , 10s .; Mr. J. Luther the custom of previous years the day was Wood , £ 2 28 .; Mr. Montgomery Campbell , who reside in this institution . The decora- Greenway , £ 2 ; Miss Barker , £ 1 10s .; Mrs. tions , owing to the great European War Barker , £ 1 10s .: Miss Kerr , 10s .; Mrs. which has saddened the homes of so many Gwyer . £ 2 ; Mr. Russell , 10s . 6d .; Mr. Jack- this Christmas , were not carried out on such son , 10s .; Mr. Alfred Jones , 2s . 6d .; Mr. an extensive scale ; but nevertheless- they John Davies ( Pontrilas ) , 2s . 6d . ; total , £ 26 by the many visitors who strolled round the £ 81 7s . were exceedingly pretty and greatly admired 5s .; already acknowledged , £ 55 2s .; total , house to speak a word of cheer to the old RECOMPENSE FOR GALLANTRY . We under - people and by those who assisted with the Mrs. Yeo , £ 5 : Mrs. Clive , £ 5 ; Major- Collected by Lady Croft . - Mrs . Benn , £ 5 ; stand that one of the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Xmas dinner and concert . The Guardians General Sir Elliott Wood , K.C.B. , £ 2 28 .; Davies , of Hill Court Lodge , has been grant- very kindly made their usual allowance for Mrs. Burney , £ 2 28 .; Household Brockhamp ed , by special request of his colonel , six days the Christmas extras , while these were aug- leave from the front , for gallantry in the mented by various other gifts from ladies Knight . £ 1 : Mr. Newnham Smith , £ 1 1s .; ton Court , £ 1 6s .; Miss F. Boughton Germany has been " talking big " about field . This is an honour which both parents and gentlemen whose kindness and thought- Mrs. Hill , £ 1 ; Mr. George Holloway , £ 1 1s .; the annihilation of the British merchant and son are greatly proud of . 2 fulness at this season of the year is highly Mrs. Evans , £ 1 ; Mrs. Collet Mason , £ 1 ; service by means of monster submarines , or In Mr. and Mrs. Jones . £ 1 ; Mrs. Glinn , £ 1 ; Major Ross VOLUNTEER TRAINING CORPS . The appreciated by the inmates . at any rate Admiral von Tirpitz is credited members of the corps are invited to attend a Mrs. Battersea the old people have an ex- Chambers . £ 1 Mr. Eckroyd , 10s .; Mrs. H. by an American interviewer with a speech Church Parade on Sunday afternoon , when cellent Master and Matron and with the Helme . 10s .: M.G. , 10s .; Mr. R. L. Her- on the subject quite in the " Ercles vein " the public bodies of the town will attend a hearty co - operation of all the other officials gate , 10s .; Mr. Kerry , 5s .; Mr. Clayton , 5s .: of the Kaiser . We are not perturbed at the special service of intercession . They will in the house they endeavour to do all for the Rev. G. L. Spencer , 5s .; Anonymous , 5s .: prospect , though there can be little doubt assemble at the Drill Hall at 3 o'clock . happiness and comfort of those whose lot it Mr. Wilmot , 2s . 6d . Miss J. Skyrme , 3s .: Trade that the heroes of Whitby and Srborough Parades will be held as usual during the is to reside in the house . Miss E. Jordan , 2s .; Miss C. Izzard , 2s . 6d . : At - 12.30 p.m. a substantial dinner , con- Mr , Collett , Withington , 28 .; Sir F. Cawley . are quite equal to ramming and sinking , week , and it is hoped that every able - bodied with all on board , any luckless British ships man will attend the drills in his spare time sisting of roast beef , three vegetables , plum £ 5 ; Mr. and Mrs. Molesworth , £ 5 : Miss that may come within reach . The German so as to gain a knowledge of military duties . served up , and to this all the diners did pudding with custard , and drinkables was Peach , £ 1 ; Sir Geoffrey Cornewall . £ 1 1s .: mercantile marine , of course , is safe enough . As a sea - going fleet it simply is non - existent ; taining and attractive concert party , are ap- Cooper ( the Vice - Chairman of the Board ) , in Colonel and Mrs. Middleton . £ 1 . Per Mrs. PALACE . " The Pynkies , " a very enter- ample justice . At the conclusion Mr F. desden , £ 1 1s .; Mr. Nicholson , 10s . 6d . ; Mr. Burlton , £ 2 2s .; Mr. W. A. W. Glad- and every day enhances the economio diffi - pearing ' at the Palace this week . culties of the German Empire . For example , changes of programme are given nightly , and kington ( the Chairman ) spoke a few com- 6d .; Mrs. Moffatt , £ 3 3s .; and Mrs. Ash- Entire the unavoidable absence of Mr. W. B. Pil - Green - Mrs . Wilton , 10s .; Miss Wilton , 2s . Germany , despite the wisdom of her chem- the company are well worth a visit . Mr. forting words to the inmates and wished copper , and already it is rumoured that the comedian , and Mr. Frank Roy contributes Chairman of the House Committee , made ledged , £ 60 ; total , £ 112 4s . metal is being stripped from public and pri- some excellent monologues and baritone a few remarks , in the course of which he vate buildings to meet the urgent want of songs . The other members of the company referred to the war . the moment , for the German gunners have are Miss Lilly Lancaster ( soubrette and all trusted and hoped that better times would He said that they been prodigal of ammunition by land and dancer ) , Miss Helen Charles ( soprano ) , Mr. soon come , and that peace would be re- Jack Berwick ( humorist and mimic ) , and Mr. stored again very soon . They were that Bradforth Thomas at the piano . In addition day celebrating the anniversary of the Admiral von Tirpitz relies , apparently , en to the excellent programme given by the birth of the Prince of Peace , and he was the ignorance of the American , reading pub- Pynkies , " first class selection of pictures sure they all desired to see peace restored Field Ambulance who are in training at On Christmas Day the men of the Reserve Unit of the South Wales Mounted Brigade lic to impress them with the magnitude of is exhibited . Next week's programme on earth so that they might all live to- Hereford Barracks , marched to Dr. Read- Phone 69 the naval victories achieved by the North will be provided by " The Attractives , " who Sen fleet on our coasts . Probably it has not are paying a return visit to Ross . Several entered into his head that the majority of new artistes are now with the company , and REY HAIR permanently and speedily cultivated citizens of the U.S.A. spend at this visit should prove even more popular G restored to its original colour by using least a year of their lives in Europe , of which than previous visits of the " Attractives . " HARRISON'S HAIR COLOUR RESTORER . not less than three months is allotted to the It is not a dye , but by natural means acts as a Mother Country , and that the travelling restorative . Contains nothing injurious , and in American , therefore , has almost as extensive beneficial to the.growth and beauty of the Hair . a knowledge of our seaboard , and especially In bottles , price 1/6 ( postage 3d , extra ) . Manu of the seaside resorts , as the German spy him- facturer : -G . W. HARRISON , Hair Specialist , self . At all evente , it is pretty clear that , Reading . Sold by Chemists . Agent for Boss : as long as the German missioners plead the J. H. HABT , Chemist . fortifications of the towns bombarded as ex- Daily . ICE Supplied in large or small quantities . supplied . All kinds of SALT kept in stook , W.J.BROWN ists , cannot manufacture projectiles without Jack Kendrick is a very smart dancer and them all a happy Christmas . Col. Middleton , more , £ 2 ; total , £ 52 4s .; already acknow- Wholesale and Retail FISH , FRUIT , & POTATO MERCHANT HERRING OURER , & c . 54 , Over Ross Street , Ross . Telegrams - Brown , F.M , Ross . sea . THE MEXICAN HAIR Do not let Grey Haire appear . Restores Grey or White Hair to its original colour , where the glands are not des- troyed , Prevents Dandruff , and the Hair from coming out . Re 18.NOT A DYL RENEWER.res and Strengthens the Hair . R. A. M , C. CHRISTMAS MARCH AND GIFTS . gether in future in love , peace , and joy , and man's , Belmont , headed by their band , and that all the nations in Europe might be led by Major Herbert Jones , the Commond- prosperous and contented as Englishmen ing Officer . On their return to the Barracks , always were and had been . They could not before being dismissed , each man was pre- forget the proud lads who had gone forth to sented with a parcel containing three pairs fight their battles and to defend the honour of woollen socks which , had heen sent by of their King and Country , and to maintain friends of the officers , and a khaki active the honour of old England in the future , and service Testament sent by members of Holy they all prayed that they might have a safe Trinity parish , through the Rev. D. H. G. and victorious return ( applause ) . Sergeant . Each parcel contained a card on Three cheers were then given for the which was inscribed the donor's name and Guardians , the master and matron , the porter and cook , and other officials , and the prompt and faithful service to your country . " the words , " Who desires to thank you for " Ross Parish Church . SUNDAY SCHOOL PRIZE DISTRIBUTI This pleasing function took place in Ross Corn Exchange on Tuesday eveni when there was a large attendance of ents , friends , teachers , and scholars prese The Rector , Rev. R. T. A. Money - Ky presided , and he was supported by M Money - Kyrle , Mr. Handley Stevenson , Miss Willoughby . The RECTOR . in his opening remar said that Mrs , Money - Kyrle was going distribute the prizes to the successful scl ars , but before she did so he wished to a word or two about their Sunday Scho On the whole they d had in many way very good year indeed . He noticed in first place that more children than usual Fourt obtained full attendance prizes girls and six hoya had never been late missed an attendance during the whole y But he thought they must give the palm Nancy Guy who had broken all previous cords , for she had now completed ten y of absolutely perfect attendance ( appla He was inclined to think there were f any Sunday Schools in the country could claim such a record . So far as hoys school was concerned that had heen organised . and though last year they the services of Cant . Verschovle ther extremely fortunate in getting , Mr. Ste son to take his place , and he wished to th Mr. Stevenson for the very great help had given them in the boys school ( applau Up to the commencement of this terrible they went on very well , but since then t had lost three of their young men teach who joined the army . and he thought s neople might very well come forward to t He wished to very warmly their places . heartily thank the teachers for their g work . He was not quite sure that par always realised what , self - denving work work of a Sunday School teacher was . M parents sent their children to Sunday Sc simply to get rid of them , so that they mi have a quiet nan . but there ought to something more than that behind it . day after Sunday the teachers gave services for the benefit of the children ! parents ought to be very grateful to t teachers for doing such a good work plause ) . He was sorry Miss Westhorn not present , but he read a letter he had ceived from her . in which she honed would have a nice time , and in which commented unon the regular attendanc Nancy Gut , Winifred Lewis . and the d girls who had not missed during the rear : He also referred to work don Miss Willoughby and Mr. Eltome in morning schools . + Mrs. Money - Kvrle then distributed prizes to both the boys and girls , a li the successful scholars being given helo Mr. HANDLEY STEVENSON expla that the prizes in the boys school were g to those scholars who had won full m and to those who had obtained 95 and 90 cent . , so that only those hors who had tually won prizes in this way were prese with them . For that reason the prizes not quite so numerous this year as form He might also say that they started Inst with 75 hoys , and that they finished up year with 87 , an increase of twelve plause ) . At the conclusion of the prize distrib the children and those present had the sure of witnessing a Punch and Judy which caused roars of laughter , and highly appreciated by all present . The following is the prize list : - BOYS AFTERNOON SCHOOL . Superintendent . Mr. H. Stevenson Special prizes ( maximum marks , 3 Class 3 , Stanley Gardner : class 4.1 F Clarke and Walter Townsend : class 7 . hert Burford and Jack Read : class 8 , D Townsend . First prizes ( 95 per cent . marks ) . 2. Harry Thomas ; class 3. Eric Richard Granville Pugh : class 4. Frank Cas Harold Davis , and Frank Thompson : 6 , Sidney Castree and Wilfred Farmer : 7 , Geoffrey Counsell and Ernest Bailey : 8 , Richard Drew . Second prizes ( 90 per cent . marks ) . 1 , Bertie Thomas : class 4. Gilbert F and Leslie Edwards : class 6 , Stanley I class 7. Reginald Bavliss ; class 8. Cecil B Kenneth Harris , and Percy Bayliss . Consolation prizes given on special r mendation of teachers . - Class 1 , Sidney shall ; class 8 , Ernest Hankins and Wi Perks . Certificate granted to those not in school for the whole year . - Class 3. C Rubrey : class 4. Robert Napper ; cla Arthur East , Stanley Colwell , Jos Ru Charles Neve , and Arthur Neve . GIRLS AFTERNOON SCHOOL . Superinten lent , Miss F. E. Westho Young women's Bible class ( Miss Pal -1 , Agnes Stroud ; 2 , Elspeth Rumble Dorothy Bird . Junior Bible class ( Miss Herbert ) .- 1 missed once ) , Doris Baynham . Class 1 ( Miss Wooler ) .- 1 ( not missed years ) . Winifred Lewis ; 2. Daisy - Ting Margaret Waites . Special teacher's Daisy Read and Agnes Jacobs . Class 2 ( Miss Parsons ) .- 1 . Daisy Sym 2. Dora Townsend ; 3 , Ella Jackson and Jackson . Class 3 ( Miss Turner ) -1 ( not miss years ) . Nancy Guy : 2 Gwen Townse Class 4 ( Miss Colwell ) .- 1 . Alice Bus 2. Rosina Webb ; 3. Rose Davies . Class 5 ( Miss Phillips ) .- 1 ( not once ) , Sarah Brown and Dorothy Brow Gwen Brown and Phyllis Philpotts . S teacher's prize , Nelly Johnson and Price . Class 6 ( Sister Poynter ) 1 ( not once ) , Ivy Griffiths and Elizabeth Roge Rhoda Holder and Emily Holder . Class 7 ( Miss Manp ) .- 1 . Kathlee monds ; 2 , Hilda Smith : special prize . 1 Smith teacher's prize , Margaret Bay Class & ( Miss Read ) .- 1 ( not missed Edith Hill : 2. Flith Perks and Davies ; 3 , Edith Groom . Class 9 ( Miss Bicher ) .- 1 , Annie Bro Annie Bullock and Ivy Baker : 3. Els ner and Jack Turner ; special teacher's Constance Rex . Class 10 ( Miss Watkins ) .- 1 ( not once ) . Nesta Griffiths , Gertrude P and Irene Thomas ; 2 , Nelly Perk Eunice Marshall . Class 11 ( Miss Butt ) .- 1 ( not missed : 2 , Elizabeth Dix and Molly Griffith Bailey . Class 2 ( Miss Philpotts ) .- 1 ( not once ) , Dorothy Philpotts : 2 , Marjor linger , Muriel Peacock , and Rose special prize . Constance Dean . Class 13 ( Miss Watson ) .- 1 . Edith ards ; 2 , Pearl Price and Phyllis Cha special teacher's prize , Nancy Chest Hilda Peacock . MORNING SCHOOL . Class 1-1 , Maud Philpotts and W Lewis ; 2 , Dora Townsenr , and G Townsend ; 3 , Nancy Guy and Viole Class 2. - Ivy Griffiths and Phylli potts ; 2 , Sarah Brown . Class 3. - 2 , Nesta Rogers and Edith Perks . Class 4. - 1 , Eunice Marshall , Annie and Gertrude Philpotts : good conduc Bullock and Rosie Webb . Griffiths ; 3 , Class 5-1 . Laura Griffiths ; 2 , Philpotts and Muriel Peacock ; Baynham and Nellie Perks ; good Irene Thomas and Hilda Baynham . Class 6. - 1 , Daisy Read ; 3 , Hilda and Phyllis Chadwick . |