Ross Gazette 31st December 1914 - Page 4
Ross Gazette 31st December 1914 - Page 4
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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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being offered large Discount off Cost , me Thousands of Yards of ORROCKSES ' LANNELETTER . RILLS , and SHIRTINGS . orrockses ' Warm Flannelette ight Shirts , fall Men's , 3/11 , 11 . FIELD KNIGHT , HEREFORD . en dispersed to their rooms to ras that had been , provided for visitors present were Colonel ddleton . Mr. F. Cooper , the Payton . Mr. H. T. Blake , Mr. old . Master and Miss Arnold , uthall and Miss Southall , Miss Tipnett and friends . Miss Llewellyn , and Mr. F. Harris , baid a visit to the infirmary to word to those who were con- heds or in the sick wards . ing a pleasant afternoon and a good tea the inmates again the decorated dining hall where rful concert was held in the his was probably the most eniorable event of the day . to the talent found among the fr . James Bent ( who supplied ement ) . Mr. C. Horlick , Mr. eek , and Mr. Thomas Hazle gramme included songs hy Miss M. Yorath . Mr. C. H. Ray- Johns , and Mr. and Mrs. Bat- Constance treated those present xcellently played violin solos , Constance was loudly applaud- selections on the bells . " Miss 0. H. Bulloch , and Mr. Con- as accompanists . Mr. C. H. r . Bulloch . and Mrs. Battersea the invalids in the infirmary , ng very much enjoyed . Among at were Mrs. Yorath , Miss H. Huntley , Mr. Battersea , senr .. T. Dazeler . During an interval mme hot coffee , cake , and sand- mince pies were served up , and n , in a very appropriate speech , friends who attended and ren- aluable musical service . A most concluded with the singing of he King . " THE POST OFFICE . effect the war had upon other town , the Isiness at the local as not very materially affected ; of fact there was a great in- e parcels post but a decrease in ny postage . All the collections . and local deliveries were expedi- я ed out notwithstanding that the stmas trade extended over than usual , and that the staff andl . The country deliveries assisted by means of motor cars , rely the whole of the business tically and very promptly dealt EATHER DETAILS . stmas holidays were favoured ble weather . for the most part p . Christmas Eré opened with y air The cloudless sky was persistent haze which seriously sunshine record for the day . hind Thursday was a bright day , g visible most of the time , but stering instrument only accepts right sunshine . Mist or cloud instrument inoperative . Day was dull and cold , and Box- mild for the season . rang n in the small hours of ht , and was accompanied by of sunshine in Ross for Sunday was the second highest in the Ilfracombe being first with d its proud record with Malvern ton . ng particulars are kindly furn- Mr. F. J. Parsons . F.R. Met . M.C. from the Chasedale FORDSHIRE'S ENJOY FIRST CLASS DINNER . three generous and energetic to those generous people who ded to their joint , appeal , the st Herefordshire Regiment , now hear Bury St. Edmunds , in Suf- ble to enjoy a first rate Christ- The full total received was hich was amply sufficient for a rse dinner with extras . ONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS . ing are the additional subscrip- d towards the fund : y Mr. Drage , The Rhodd . Pres- Dryland , 10s . 6d .; Mr. Nicholls , Hastings . 5s . Knill household , Meredith , 2s . 6d . Mr. George gton ) , 2s . 6d . Mr. Channer , C Moffatt . £ 2 : Mr. Isaac Mar- ient - Colonel Clowes , £ 2 ; Mrs. Mrs. J. Arams , 2s . 6d .; collect- Sale . 1 s . 6d .; Miss A. A. Mr. Montgomery Campbell , H. Romilly , 10s .; Mr. J. Luther 2 : Miss Barker , £ 1 10s .; Mrs. 10s . Miss Kerr . 10s .; Mrs. Mr. Russell , 10s . 6d .; Mr. Jack- r . Alfred Jones , 2s . 6d .; Mr. ( Pontrilas ) , 2s . 6d . ; total , £ 26 acknowledged . £ 55 2s .; total , Lady Croft . - Mrs . Benn , £ 5 ; £ 5 : Mrs. Clive . £ 5 ; Major- Elliott Wood , K.G.B. , £ 2 2s .; £ 2 2s .; Household Brockhamp- £ 1 6s .; Miss F. Boughton Mr. Newnham Smith , £ 1 1s .; ; Mr. George Holloway . £ 1 1s .; £ 1 ; Mrs. Collet Mason . £ 1 ; £ 1 : Mrs. Glinn . £ 1 : Major 1 : Mr. Eckroyd , 10s .; Mrs. H. M - G 10 Mr. R. L. Hey- r . Kerry , 5. Mr..Clayton , 5s .; Spencer , 5 : Anonymous , 5s .; 2s . 6d . Miss J. Skyrme , 3s .; an , 2 Miss C. Izzard , 2s . 6d .; Withington , 2s .: Sir F. Cawley , Mrs. Molesworth , £ 5 : Miss ir Geoffrey Cornewall . £ 1 1s .; £ 22 . Mr. W. A. W. Glad- s . Mr. Nicholson , 10s . 6d .; frs . Middleton . £ 1 . Per Mrs. Wilton , 10s .; Miss Wilton , 2s . ffatt , £ 3 3. and Mrs. Ash- tal . 52 4s . already acknow- total . £ 112 4s . R. A. M , C. AS MARCH AND GIFTS . outh Wales Mounted Brigade s Day the men of the Reserve nee who are in training at acks , marched to Dr. Read- t , headed by their band , and Herbert Jones , the Commond- their return to the Barracks , ismissed , each man , was pre- parcel containing three pairs ks which had been sent by officers , and a khaki active nt sent by members of Holy through the Rev. D. H. G. parcel contained a card on ihed the donor's name and ho desires to thank you for hful service to your country . " Ross Parish Church . SUNDAY SCHOOL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION This pleasing function took place in the Ross Corn Exchange on Tuesday evening , when there was a large attendance of par ents , friends , teachers , and scholars present . The Rector , Rev. R. T. A. Money - Kyrle , presided , and he was supported by Mrs. Money - Kyrle , Mr. Handley Stevenson , and Miss Willoughby . The RECTOR , in his opening remarks , said that Mrs. Money - Kyrle was going to distribute the prizes to the successful schol- ars , but before she did so he wished to say a word or two about their Sunday Schools . On the whole they had had in many ways a very good year indeed . He noticed in the first place that more children than usual had obtained full attendance prizes . Fourteen girls and six boys had never been late or missed an attendance during the whole year . But he thought they must give the palm to Nancy Guy who had broken all previous re- cords , for she had now completed ten years i National Act of Prayer . THE KING AND SUNDAY , LABOUR . The King continues to take the keeneat interest in the special Day of Intercession fixed for next Sunday , January 8 , when the collections in all the churches will be ap- propriately given to the fund for the sick and wounded administered by the general Society and the Order of St. John of Jeru- committee representing the British Red Cross salem . His Majesty has addressed the fol- lowing letter to the Archbishop of Canter- bury- York Cottage , Sandringham , Norfolk , December 24 . My dear Archbishop , -The King has learnt with great satisfaction that the Day of Intercession is likely to be oб- served by all churches throughout the country in a heartfelt and reverent spirit . His Majesty feels confident that on that day employers will do their utmost to reduce Sunday labour as far as practic able , so that all may have the opportunity to attend the services and to take part in this National Act of Prayer . The King and Queen will be at Sand- ringham on January 3. The Bishop of the diocese will officiate at the service and preach the sermon . - Believe me yours very truly , STANFORDHAM . UNANIMITY OF THE CHURCHES . In the notice published in " The Times " of December 19 , calling upon Churchmen to prepare for the special day of intercession , the Archbishops of Canterbury and York an- nounced that all the religious bodies in the United Kingdom had consented to co - operate in this observance , and that the day would also be specially devoted to prayer and inter- cession far beyond the limits of this country . The Church in France has expressed its desire to devote the day to special devo- tions , and as far as is possible the Church of The sympathy Reloium will do the same . of absolutely perfect attendance ( applause ) . He was inclined to think there were few if any Sunday Schools in the country that So far as the could claim such a record . boys school was concerned that had been re- organised . and though last year they lost the services of Cant . Verschoyle they were extremely fortunate in getting Mr. Steven- son to take his place . and he wished to thank Mr. Stevenson for the very great help he had given them in the boys school ( applause ) . Up to the commencement of this terrible war they went on very well , but since then they had lost three of their young men teachers , who joined the army . and he thought some people might very well come forward to take their places . He wished to very warmly and heartily thank the teachers for their good He was not quite sure that parents work . always realised what self - denying work the work of a Sunday School teacher was . Many parents sent their children to Sunday School simply to get rid of them , so that they might the day with us , and many people in neutral have a quiet nan . but there ought to be countries , notably the United States , will something more than that behind it . Son - ioin in the intercessions . It is interesting day after Sunday the teachers gave their to observe that , in his letter addressed to services for the henefit of the children . and narents onght to be very grateful to those teachers for doing such a good work ( an- plause ) . He was sorry Miss Westhorn was not present , but he read a letter he had re- ceived from her . in which she honed they would have a nice time , and in which she commented unon the regular attendance of Nancy Guy , Winifred Lewis . and the other girls who had not missed during the past Tear . He also referred to work done by Miss Willoughby and Mr. Eltome in the morning schools . of the Church of the Russian Empire is also Our own dominions will observe assured . the Archbishop of Canterbury approving of the observance of the day of intercession , the King expressed his disinclination to advocate . the use of any terms describing it which might plansibly be misinterpreted either at home or abroad . Previous days of special intercession in times of national peril appointed by authority have been held on weekdays , and marked by an almost complete cessation of business . In some quarters regret has been expressed that a week - day has not been appointed on this occasion , but weighty reasons have led " Business as usual , " though possibly in some cases made to the choice of a Sunday . the excuse of the selfish and thoughtless , is a sound rule when the normal course of national life must be greatly disarranged , energy of which we are capable . In these circumstances prudence would seem to in- dicate the wisdom of choosing a Sunday for this day of special prayer . Few days could he more suitable than the first Sunday in the New Year . At such a time men are readiest THE ROSS GAZETTE - THURSDAY , DECEMBER 31 , 1914 . Motors . Carriages . Cycles . Tel . 23 . For all kinds , New , or Second- hand , we are THE recognised local people . We can compete with any firm in the country for price . Special attention to Repairs and Over- hanling , Painting , Renovating , & c . BUTCHER & CASSON , Ltd. , ENGINEERS AND CARRIAGE BUILDERS , Christmas Tree for Looal Soldiers ' Children . ROSS . cil could only make this known to the people . Mr. COOPER : Is there any penalty for not reporting this ? Mr. RICKETTS said there was a penalty . WHY THE CHILDREN'S CONCERT WAS In cases where there was no medical atten- dant visiting the cases , it was the duty of POSTPONED . the head of the household to notify the sani- tary authority of such cases of infection . Mr. COOPER : I think the people should There was great disappointment at the time of the postponement of the Children's Patriotic Concert to raise funds for a Christ- Mrs. Money - Kyrle then distributed the prizes to both the boys and girls . a list of the successful scholars being given below . Mr. HANDLEY STEVENSON explained that the prizes in the boys school were given and each day has its demands on all the mas tree and tea for children of local soldiers parents actually know whether it is infec to those scholars who had won full marks . and to those who had obtained 95 and 90 per cent . , so that only those hoys who had ac- tually won prizes in this way were presented with them . For that reason the prizes were not quite so numerous this year as formerly . He might also say that they started last year with 75 boys , and that they finished up the year with 87 , an increase of twelve ( ap- plause ) . At the conclusion of the prize distribution the children and those present had the plea- sure of witnessing a Punch and Judy show , which caused roars of laughter , and was highly appreciated by all present . The following is the prize list BOYS AFTERNOON SCHOOL . Superintendent , Mr. H. Stevenson . Special prizes ( maximum marks , 848 ) . Class 3 , Stanley Gardner ; class 4. Harry Clarke and Walter Townsend : class 7. Her- hert Burford and Jack Read ; class 8 , Donald Townsend . to review their lives in the light of those eternal realities which by contrast give the fleeting years a new meaning . COLLECTIONS FOR THE SICK AND WOUNDED . A Form of Prayer for general use in the Church of England on the Day of Interces sion has been issued by the Archbishops and published by the Society for Promoting Chris- tian Knowledge . The authorities of the Roman Catholic Church , the leaders of the National Council of the Evangelical Free Churches , as well as the Wesleyan Methodists have made arrangements for the special ob- servance of the day in their different places of worship . now serving their country . The threatened danger which caused the postponement of the concert has fortunately been avoided , for the feared outbreak of illness did not visit the town . Although Christmas Day has come and gone , the children would no doubt enjoy a New Year's party , none the less for having to wait a few more days in eager anticipation . The Secretary of the concert committee , Mr. , H. J. Pike , asks us to say that he will be glad to have the names of all the children of soldiers and sailors living in Ross and villages in the district , so that the necessary The date of arrangements may be made . the concert will be announced shortly , but possibly the New Year party may be fixed before the concert if all the details can be settled in time . Ross Urban District Council . TO PARENTS . SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERTS . TON STREET . All the leaders of the religious bodies in the country have decided to devote the money collected at the services on Jan.- First prizes ( 95 per cent . marks ) .- Class 3rd to the fund for the Care of the Sick and 2. Harry Thomas ; class 3. Eric Richards and Wounded in the war , which is administered INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND WARNING Granville Pugh ; class 4. Frank Castree , by the general committee representing the Harold Davis , and Frank Thompson ; class order of St. John of Jerusalem and the Thus every one 6 , Sidney Castree and Wilfred Farmer ; class British Red Cross Society . 7 , Geoffrey Counsell and Ernest Bailey ; class who is in any way connected with the Chris- tian churches in this country will be in- 8 , Richard Drew . Second prizes ( 90 per cent . marks ) .- Class vited to take part in the high ministry of 1 , Bertie Thomas : class 4. Gilbert , Farmer intercession and alms for the Empire and its THE DANGEROUS PATH AT BRAMP- and Leslie Edwards : class 6 , Stanley Drew ; Allies in the time of their severest trial . class 7. Reginald Bavliss ; class 8. Cecil Faers , We have heard much in recent years of the growing desire for union between the dif- Kenneth Harris , and Percy Bayliss . Consolation prizes given on special recom - ferent sections of the Christian Church . In mendation of teachers.Class 1 , Sidney Mar- this sacred task of expressing the nation's shall ; class 8 , Ernest Hankins and William intercessions they achieve it . They are one in this time of national anxiety . There has been a very large demand for copies of the form of service authorized by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Arch- bishop of York , the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge having received orders for about 2,500,000 copies . Perks . Certificate granted to those not in the school for the whole year - Class 3. Charles Rubrey : class 4. Robert Napper ; class 5 . Arthur East , Stanley Colwell , Jos Rubery , Charles Neve , and Arthur Neve . GIRLS AFTERNOON SCHOOL . Superintendent , Miss F. E. Westhorp . Young women's Bible class ( Miss Palmer ) . -1 , Agnes Stroud ; 2 , Elspeth Rumbles ; 8 , Dorothy Bird . missed once ) . Doris Baynham . Junior Bible class ( Miss Herbert ) .- 1 ( not Class 1 ( Miss Wooler ) .1 ( not missed four years ) , Winifred Lewis ; 2. Daisy -Tingle : 3 , Margaret Waites . Special teacher's prize , Daisy Read and Agnes Jacobs . Jackson . Class 2 ( Miss Parsons ) .- 1 , Daisy Symonds ; 2 , Dora Townsend ; 3 , Ella Jackson and Vera Class 3 ( Miss Turner ) .- 1 ( not missed 10 years ) .- Nancy Guy : 2. Gwen Townsend . Class 4 ( Miss Colwell ) .- 1 . Alice Bushnell ; 2 , Rosina Webb ; 3. Rose Davies . Class 5 ( Miss Phillips ) .- 1 ( not missed once ) , Sarah Brown and Dorothy Brown ; 2 . Gwen Brown and Phyllis Philpotts . Special teacher's prize , Nelly Johnson and Ruby Class 6 ( Sister Poynter ) .- 1 ( not missed once ) , Ivy Griffiths and Elizabeth Rogers ; 2 , Rhoda Holder and Emily Holder . Class 7 ( Miss Mapp ) -1 . Kathleen Sy- monds ; 2 , Hilda Smith'special prize , Muriel Smith teacher's prize , Margaret Bayliss . Class 8 ( Miss Read ) .- 1 ( not missed once ) , Edith Hill : 2 lith Perks and Violet Price . Davies ; 3 , Edith Groom . know this . The CHAIRMAN : I don't know that tions . Mr. WATKINS : I know a case where the The CHAIRMAN said he thought that parent thought it was a chill . since the introduction of the Insurance Act , that people were always sending to their medical men when there was really no neces- sity for them to do so . This was the first time he had heard of people not sending to their doctors . He hoped now that this was made known that parents would be more careful in the future . On the proposition of Mr. MEREDITH , seconded by Mr. WATKINS , it was carried . Mr. RICKETTS reported that the beds at the common lodging - houses in Ross had been occupied no less than 2,699 times during the past month . PENNY SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERTS . The CHAIRMAN read a letter from the Rev. W. A. Powicke asking the Council for permission to use the Townhall for penny Saturday night concerts to be held each month . The object of the concerts was to provide something in the nature of a counter attraction to the public - house for the work- ing people . On the motion of Mr. MATTHEWS , seconded by Mr. DAVIES , it was decided to make a charge of 3s . 6d . per night , which would just cover the expenses . Aircraft over Ross . Letters From Our Soldiers and Sailors . ENGLAND WILL BE ENGLAND WHEN GERMANY IS NO MORE . Press Association Telegrams . " Ross Gazette " Office , Wednesday afternoon . LONDON CORN MARKET . English and American wheat rather dearer . Flour and barley firm . Oats , 3d . dearer . Arrivals . - British : Wheat , nil ; barley , 1,400 ; oats . 570 : maize , 5.140 . Foreign : Wheat , AN EARLY MORNING VISIT . Between three and four o'clock on Monday morning , an aircraft was seen to be flying over Ross in the direction of Hereford , by Pte . O. Long , of C. Company , South one of the police constables on duty . " The Wales Borderers , who has been in the en- airman was carrying a very powerful search - gagements at Tsingtau , writes in a very light , and frequently this was switched on , cheerful letter to his father at 3 , Alton- and it seemed to light up the whole sur - street , Ross , as follows : - rounding district . The craft was travelling " Thanks for your loving letter . I am 115.080 ; barley . 3,790 ; osts . 77.350 ; maize , at a good speed , but not at a very great quite safe and sound . Our Regiment and 39,080 beans , 1,440 ; peas , 1,080 gra .; flour , The constable at once , we under the Jananese took Tsingtau on November 54,380 sacks . height . stand , reported the facts to the Superinten- 6th , and we handed it over to the Japanese dent . It is believed that the airman was on a lttle latter . We had two killed and eight military duties on behalf of the British wounded . In the bombardment of the town authorities . we smashed fourteen forts and destroyed the city , every house being brought down to the ground . Don't he surprised , we leave here Ross Harriers . The morning of Boxing Day opened with Probably in connection with the above little incident , the following appeared in the South Wales Express on Tuesday evening for Europe next month to proceed to the indications of a downpour , but soon after " A Monmouth correspondent writes that front in the European War . We might get hounds put in an appearance at the trysting lights were seen over Monmouth in the early a few hours ' leave , but don't he downhearted place ( The New Inn , Hentland ) matters im hours of Monday , assumed to belong to an if we do not . The married women and chil - proved , until the day developed into a airship or aeroplane . dren will land at Dover . I am in fairly spring - like effort . These lights were observed by post - office good health now . and hope I shall be spared officials between three and four o'clock . The to have a " good time " when I see you . driver of the mail motor van from Lydney to Don't worry abont me , for God is good , and Monmouth first observed the lights moving England will be England when Germany will high in the air . and he made a statement be no more . upon reaching the Monmouth Post - office . Then the lights of the moving " aircraft " were observed by two postmen and the offi- cial in charge , an officer who for many years has held an important Post Office appoint- ment . More than one person declares that the " aircraft " so mysteriously moving in the night had searchlights . " OORRESPONDENCE . NATIONAL ACT OF PRAYER . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Sir . Will you kindly allow me to draw attention to the day of humble Prayer to Almighty God on behalf of the cause en- trusted to us and our Allies , and on behalf of the men who are fighting for it on sea and land , which we are invited to observe on Sunday next ? All religious bodies in the kingdom have consented to keep this day . The Church in France . and ( so far as is possible ) in Belgium will observe it with special devotions , and the sympathy of the Russian Church is also secured . I feel sure that everyone in Ross will be ready to answer to the solemn call , and be eager to join in the services of the day with heartfelt devo- tion . In another part of your paper , Fam announcing the services which will be held in the Parish Church . I hope they will give everyone the opportunity of joining in this great national act of prayer , and I know that in all places of worship in the town similar opportunities are afforded . May God fulfil the petition of those gathered in His Name with such wonderful unanimity ! I am , your obedient servant , R. T. A. MONEY - KYRLE . The Rectory . Ross , December 28th , 1914 . B COMPANY'S CHRISTMAS DINNER . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Sir , May I , through the " Ross Gazette , " express the sincere gratitude of the Officers , N.C.O.'s , and men of B Company and Ross men in other companies of the 1st Battalion Herefordshire Regiment , to the people of Ross and District for their kindness in pro- viding Christmas presents of pipes and to- bacco , and for their contributions to the Dinner Fund . Their kind thought was in- strumental in making Christmas , under naturally unfavourable conditions , a most enjoyable one . I should like particularly to thank Mr. H. J. Pike and his Committee for their untiring efforts . I should like also to take the opportunity of thanking those who have . given so much time , labour , and money to provide shirts , socks . mufflers . etc. , for the Ross men . It is difficult to express the value of such com- forts to men who have been working in flood- ed trenches in all conditions of weather for so long . We are all very grateful . Yours truly , R. GREATREX YATES , Capt . 1st Battalion Herefordshire Regt . Stanton . Suffolk , 28th December , 1914 . DANGEROUS PATHS IN BRAMPTON . STREET Are we down - hearted P - No . Shall we wack'em ? -Yes . Britains never shall be slaves . UP TO HIS WAIST IN MUD . AN ARTILLERYMAN'S EXPERIENCE . Gunner W. West , of the Roval Field Ar- tillery , writing to his wife and children , who reside at Bromsash , near Ross , on Dec. 16th . from the front . says : - In spite of the many compulsory absentees quite a good " field " turned out , and most welcome among the followers were a couple of officers in khaki . Business opened with a fine gallop and a kill from Mr. Harold Scudamore's iand . Going off in the direc- tion of Little Peterstow hounds went at a great race past Mr. Collins ' buildings to Hightown , then I had a fine time at the French Barracks . circled Minehead and the Hendre , where the swinging right - handed Master as the only one in attendance . Working back up to the Whitchurch road puss turned again for Little Peterstow , and after a bit of good hound work was accounted for at Treaddow near where she was found . Finding again at Aberhall the " field " had another nice burst , eventually killing ate Gillow , after which a move was made to the " If I had known that von were going to New Inn to partake of Host Cooke's hospi- send something to the Press , I could have tality . As usual Mr. Burton Parry took the told you a lot . It would open the eyes of a chair , and in proposing the toast of the good many people round Ross if I told them Master , added to it the name of his son , even what my own Battalion had been Captain David Ker - who is at the front- throngh . I could also tell them a good deal and all the members of our Hunt who are The musical of what I myself had had to encounter . Up serving King and Country . to the present I have been very lucky , for I honours which followed should have made the have had some very narrow escapes . I ex- ears tingle of those it was intended for . pect you have read about the Prussian Captain Ker responded , and thanked the Guards trying to break through our lines . farmers for the kindness they had shown him Well , the 22nd battery , to which I am at since he came into the country , and assured them it would always be his aim to avoid tached , had some very warm work that day . Another man and myself had two good at- tempts to get to the battery with food , but Continuing , he gave the toast of the Chair- unnecessary damage being done by the Hunt . on each occasion we were turned back by the man , and spoke of his very good friend Mr. heavy shell fire . In the afternoon we tried Burton Parry as the " grand old man " of again , and as we were going along the road . the Hunt . the Germans started shelling the road , and the bag in which I was carrying the men's food came untied , and the contents fell upon the ground . While I was collecting it up again , over came six shells which inst miss- ed us . Shortly after that a shell from a Jack Johnson " came wizzing by . That began to make me look out , and wonder when the next was coming . These are the times that make a man begin to think . In the evening , two sections of our battery were moved to another place , and I was on guard over two guns that were left . About three o'clock in the morning , however , the Ger mans sent five shells over us , while the bul- lets were flying in all directions nearly all night . At midnight , to make matters worse , a thunderstorm came on . and it rained in torrents . Here is another little incident that I experienced the night we came out of action . I expect the people won't believe it , but it is perfectly true . ' I had to walk through mud up to my waist , occasionally falling into what are called coal box holes . It is no good for me to write a lot of lies , as our officers read all our letters before they are sent home . " LOCAL WAR FUNDS . PRINCE OF WALES ' FUND . Previously acknowledged £ s . d . ... £ 110 19 7 £ s . d . £ 298 7 8 050 050 LOCAL RELIEF FUND . Previously acknowledged Mr. W. E. Edwards Mr. S. T. Clift's Employees Messrs . Webb , Hall , and Webb's Employees 0.19 6 £ 299 17 2 ROSS RURAL RELIEF FUNDS . PRINCE OF WALES FUND . Previously acknowledged ... £ 126 4 5 LOCAL FUND . Previously acknowledged ... £ 280 178 1 2 £ 281 198 STREET COMMITTEE REPORT . Mr. HALL presented the Streets Commit- tee report , which stated that the Surveyor , To THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . The monthly meeting of this authority having requested the Ross Electric Light Sir - May I he permitted to call the at- and Power Company to show by what autho was held at the Council Chambers , Ross , on Wednesday morning , when the members pre - rity they had erected overhead wires at Ash- tention of our Council to the very danger- sent were Col. O. R. Middleton ( Chairman ) , field , the CHAIRMAN read a letter from ous condition of the high paths leading up Mr. W. R. Lewis ( Vice - Chairman ) . Mr. J. the Company on the matter . - The CLERK Brampton - street . From time to time various Meredith . Mr. . H. Hall , Mr. T. Watkins , advised the committee that in his opinion accidents have happened through children , the Company , not having asked or obtained and even old people falling from these high Mr. F. Cooper . Mr. T. Matthews , Mr. J. F. Davies , with Mr. Ernest R. Davies ( Clerk ) , the expressed consent of the local authority , paths into the road . a height in some places Tretire , pér Mr. T. A. Lock Dr. O. H. Bulloch ( Deputy Medical Officer ) were prohibited from erecting overhead wires of over six feet . Only last week a man , who there by section 14 of the Electric Lighting resides in the street , fell over one of these Mr. F. Ricketts ( Sanitary Inspector ) , and Clauses Act , 1899. The committee recom- paths in the early morning through the very Mr. A. H. Pearson ( Surveyor ) . mended that the Clerk be instructed to write slippery nature of the paving , and sustained to the Secretary of the Ross Electric Light severe injuries to his head . and as a result Mr. DAVIES presented the report of the and Power Company drawing his attention he is now confined to his hed in the Cottage the day and these are followed by the Finance Committee , which showed a balance to the sections of the Act , and ask him how Hospital . Surely it is the duty of our Council he proposed to deal with the matter . With to protect these paths . before there is loss Epistle ( Romans viii . 18 ) and the Gospel ( St. in the treasurer's hand- of £ 416 98. 6d . They regard to the proposed erection of railings of life , for during the last few thick foggy Matthew ( vii . 7 ) . Before the usual prayer had passed accounts to the amount of 296 in Brampton - street , the committee , after nights the paths have been most dangerous . for the Church Militant there will be invo- 10s . 8d . , and when those had been paid there viewing the spot , considered that no action Something should be done , and the sooner it catory sentences calling for guidance to our would be a credit balance of £ 119 18s . 10d . own people and to our Allies and for the There were two outstanding liabilities for should be taken in the matter , it having reis done the better . sailors and soldiers of our King and of his stone , amounting to £ 286 36. 10d .. but the Councils . The committee , however , prefer Allies , " also for " the sick and wounded , greater portion of this money would he paid ed to leave the matter in the hands of the the anxious and the bereaved whether our by the County Council in January . He pro - whole Council . own or of the enemy " ; a commendation to The special form opens with two Collecte , " which are to be said after the Collect for Class 9 ( Miss Bicher ) .- 1 , Annie Brown ; 2 , P. Annie Bullock and Ivy Baker ; 3. Elsie Tur ner and Jack Turner ; special teacher's prize , Constance Rex . Class 10 ( Miss Watkins ) .- 1 ( not missed once ) . Nesta Griffiths , Gertrude Philpotts . and Irene Thomas ; 2 , Nelly Perks and Eunice Marshall . Class 11 ( Miss Butt ) -1 ( not missed once ) , Elizabeth Dix and Molly Griffiths ; 2 , Gladys Bailey . FINANCE REPORT . Mr. HALT seconded , and it was carried . The CHAIRMAN asked if there was no doubt ahout getting the money from the County Council . the mercy of God of those " who fall in the posed the adoption of the report . service of their country , " and , lastly , a prayer for peace . A loner prayer for peace will be said before the Blessing , and also one to " make us worthy of our calling . " One noteworthy sentence in a prayer of some considerable length which forms one of the principal features of the form of ser- vice , reads : - " We have made great efforts and sacrifices for what our conscience telle us is the cause of right and of freedom : and Mr. DAVIES said no , as the material had been used on the main roads . ceived the careful consideration of former The CHAIRMAN , referring to the propos- ed erection of rails in Brampton - street , said he understood the question had been before the Councils for a considerable number of years . The CLERK observed that it had been be- fore them for some 25 years . Yours truly , A PASSER BY . Ross , December 26th , 1914 .. ASK YOUR NEIGHBOUR . HUNDREDS OF ROSS PEOPLE CAN TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT . Home endorsement . the public expression Mr. MEREDITH said that to his know- of Ross people , should be evidence heyond ledge there had never been an accident at dispute for every Ross reader . Surely the the spot , while in places where railings had experience of friends and neighbours , cheer . been put by the Council accidents had oc- fully given by them , will carry more weight curred , children swinging upon them , the than the utterances of strangers residing in rails had been known to tumble down . far - away places . Read the following : - The CLERK said that at the present time Mr. T. Slater , of 25. Alton - street , Ross , SAVE " Owing to a cold that affected my they were under no responsibility if an ac- cident occurred , but directly they erected kidneys I was troubled a good deal with anything there , if an accident occurred they backache . would be responsible . SANITARY INSPECTOR'S REPORT . The Sanitary Committee reported as fol- lows : The Inspector and Sanitary Surveyor presented and read his monthly report with the blessing of God we are ready to which was gone through and signed by the make still more , " and later on comes the Chairman , giving effect to the recommenda passage " We must freely acknowledge that . it is of God's unmerited goodness that He tions of the committee . A letter from the has shielded our land from invasion , and County Clerk re Tuberculosis and Housing was read by the Chairman , and the commit- granted some measure of success to our There is also a petition that our tee recommended that the Clerk be instruct arms . " Mr. WATKINS moved that the matter cer of Health , with a request that his atten- stand in abeyance as before . sailors and soldiers " may be examples of ed to forward the same to the Medical Offi- tion he directed to the requirements . The Mr. DAVIES seconded . If the Council committee passed plans for a garage to be placed railings , there would be much more erected in Camp road . - A circular letter of likelihood of an accident . December 18th from the Local Government Board was read appointing October 1st , 1915 , as the date on which the Milk and Dairies Act shall come into operation . manly courage and mercifulness . " 「 BELGIAN REFUGEES . The Belgians at the hostel in New - street spent a very happy Xmas , owing to the gen- erosity of many kind friends . A gramaphone was lent by Messrs . Brown and Seymour , which provided the music for a very enjoy able dance on Christmas night , kindly Class 2 ( Miss Philpotts ) -1 ( not missed have done all in their power to give the re- arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Watkins , who once ) , Dorothy Philpotts ; 2. Marjorie Bal - fugees a happy Christmas . linger , Muriel Peacock , and Rose Powell ; Food received . - Miss Harvey , mincemeat special prize . Constance Dean . and oranges ; Mrs. O. Wintle , plum pudding and crackers . Clothing . Two parcels from the Mayoress Mr. WATKINS , who presented the report . proposed its adoption , and Mr. MATTHEWS seconding , it was unanimously carried . The CHAIRMAN : Gymnastics upon the rail ( laughter ) . The Council decided upon a vote , not to erect the railings , and on the proposition of Mr. HALL , seconded by Mr. MEREDITH , the report was adopted . NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER . " I was very pleased though to get relief from Doan's backache kidney pills . I have been free of the trouble since , and I can Speak with confidence . of the medicine . ( Signed ) T. Slater . " THE BELGIAN REFUGEE FUND . . £ 286 19 11 Previously acknowledged 800 Employees ( carol singing ) Messrs . A. J. Wintle and Sons , Miss E. M. Fisher , Walford The Chairman also proposed the health of Mr. and Mrs. Cooke for the hospitality which had been extended to all that day , and for many years past , on Boxing Day . A fallow at Harewood End was then tried , when a strong hare got away at once , pro- viding a capital hunting run during the greater tart of the afternoon . Altogether it was a most enjoyable day . RALLY ROUND THE BRITISH FLAG , Rally round the British flag , Ye heroes great and small ; Your King and Country need you , Go forth at Duty's call . See other Nations helping , They're with us heart and hand , All eager for the conquest , Unitedly we stand . Rally round the British flag , March bravely to the night ; Remember is a righteous war , God will defend the right .. The Germans must be conquered , And humbled in the dust ; Their cruel warlike spirit Must be for ever crushed . Quit you like men and sweep them Entirely off the sea ; Their insane deeds of bloodshed Must surely punished be . Rally round the British flag , etc. Protect the smaller Nations , Your duty do not shirk ; Stand by a weaker brother , This is a noble work . Uphold the fame of England , Home of the brave and free ; Let not her name be tarnished , With deeds of treachery . Rally round the British flag , etc. L. E. BARRELL , Gloster . During the War HEINS & CO . 53 , BROAD ST . , AND 31 , CHURCH ST . , WILL ALLOW HEREFORD , 08030 per cent . ( 6 / - in the £ ) . £ 290 2 11 £ s . d . £ 28 11 10 WEEKLY SUBSCRIPTIONS . Previously acknowledged Mr. J. E. S Hewett Captain R. H. Verschoyle 1st Herefordshire B COMPANY . Previously acknowledged ... 5 OFF ALL NEW 05 PIANOS AND ORGANS FOR CASH . Carriage Paid . Tuned Twelve Months Free . EASY TERMS ARRANGED . £ 29 1 10 Regiment £ 50 6 3 £ 25 17 E COMPANY . Previously acknowledged Donation from Mr. Cooper . Scarves from the Secondary School and Miss E. Sparrow . Mittens from Miss E. Sparrow , Mrs. Mew . XMAS FUND FOR HEREFORDSHIRE TERRITORIALS .. Colds and chills throw a heavy burden on The following is a further list of those who the kidneys , because they close up the pores have contributed from the Ross district : so that the impurities which should pass out Mrs. R. L. Harkness . £ 2 ; Miss B. Marfell , through the skin have to he disposed of by £ 1 158. 9d .; Mr. J. B. Evans , £ 1 18 .; Mr. the kidneys . Colds are therefore , one of 8. Greatrex Yates , £ 1 ; Mr. H. Whitefoot , the commonest causes of serious kidney and 12s .; Mrs. Scott Shepherd , 10s .; Mr. J bladder disorders ; and it is desirable to take Martin Newton , 10s . Mr. J. Martin New- a course of Doan's backache kidney pills ton , 10s .; Mrs. McConnel , 10s . Mrs. R. during convalescence from cold or influenza . Pitchford , 2s . 6d . A WARNING TO PARENT The CHAIRMAN read a letter from the This assists the kidneys in the extra work The MEDICAL OFFICER reported that Rector of Ross , calling the attention of the thrown upon them , and safeguards you from six cases of scarlet fever had been reported Council to the National Day of Prayer , backache , rheumatism , dropsy , gravel , and ROSS VOLUNTEER TRAINING CORPS . to him since the last meeting of the Council , which was being observed on Sunday next distressing urinary disorders . Price 2s . 9d . a box , six boxes 13. 9d .. of One case was removed to the isolation cot by all religious bodies as well as their allies . tage . There had also been a fatal case of It was arranged to hold a church parade to all dealers , or from Foster - McClellan Co .. CHURCH PARADE . - Members are in- diphtheria and one case of anterior poleom- the Parish Church : and he ( the Rector ) was 8. Wells - street . Oxford - street . London , Wvited to assemble at the Drill Hall on Sun- yelitis . Continuing , the doctor said that he inviting all the public bodies and organisa- Don't ask for backache or kidney pills , ask did not think parents were rapid enough in tions to attend the services t the Church , distinctly for Doan's backache kidney pills , day next , at 3 p.m. to take part in the publio procession to Ross Parish Church to informing their medical men about their attend a special Service of Intercession , Class 1-1 , Mand Philpotte and Winifred ROSS SECONDARY SCHOOL CAROL children's ailments . A short time ago they and he would be glad if the Council could the same as Mr. Slater had . visited the school , and actually found one see fit to attend officially . It was decided to accept the invitation . child peeling , and he thought the parents and to form in the procession which would should have been much sharper in reporting Class 13 ( Miss Watson ) .- 1 . Edith Rich- ards ; 2 , Pearl Price and Phyllis Chadwick ; special teacher's prize , Nancy Chester and Hilda Peacock . MORNING SCHOOL . Lewis ; 2 , Dora Townsenr and Gwennie Townsend ; 3 , Nancy Guy and Violet Eves . Class 2. - Ivy Griffiths and Phyllis Phil- potts ; 2 , Sarah Brown . Class 3-2 . Nesta Griffiths ; 3 , Lizzie Rogers and Edith Perks . Class 4. - 1 , Eunice Marshall , Annie Brown , and Gertrude Philpotte ; good conduct , Annie Bullock and Rosie Webb .. Class 5. - 1 , Laura Griffiths ; 2 , Dorothy Philpotts and Muriel Peacock ; 8 , Mary Baynham and Nellie Perks ; good conduct , Irene Thomas and Hilda Baynham . Class 6. - 1 , Daisy Read ; 3 , Hilda Peacock and Phyllis Chadwick . of Hereford . CONCERT . o'clock . In our report of the above concert in our it . There was a habit in the town of par- start from the Drillhall shortly after three A HAPPY NEW YEAR . last issue , the following was inadvertently ents going to their chemists to ask for treat- omitted : - ment . He did - not think that that sort of HUNTING APPOINTMENTS will meet THE SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE HOUNDS Orcop Post Office The Headmaster was very much helped by thing was right . Chemists were excellent The CHAIRMAN said that as this was the Tuesday , January 5 .... Horwitby the following ladies and gentlemen who took men for dispensing drugs , but how could last meeting of the year , he wished them Baturday , January 9 At 11 a.m. part in the concert . Mrs. Crump , Mrs. Ash- they tell whether a child was suffering from all & " Happy New Year , " and he hoped ROBS HARRIERS . ton , Miss Sparrow , Miss A. Greenhill , Mr. diphtheria or scarlet fever without seeing it . that next year they would be able to meet F. Rcketts , Mr. H. O. Jefferies , Mons G. de Parents certainly ought to report to their under better and more favourable circum- Friday , January 1st .. Loof . In helping the school , they also help- medical men much quicker if they desired to stances . Mr. MEREDITH said he was sure they all Tossday , January 5th ed our soldiers and sailors . The Head- prevent the disease spreading . The OHAIRMAN thanked the doctor for reciprocated that feeling , and wished their Friday , January Bih .... Kyrie House , Peterstow At 11 a.m. master wishes to express his very cordial thanks to them . bringing this matter forward , and the Coun- Chairman a very " Happy New Year . " Llangrove ORDERS . OUR TUNERS VISIT ROSS WEEKLY Heins & Co. , Hereford . TOBACCO CICARS ! CIGARETTES Every known Brand at Manufacturers ' own List Prices . Endless variety of Tobacconista ' Fancy Goods and Shop Fittings The Trade only supplie Opening orders a Speciality . Send for Price List to SINGLETON & COLE , Ltd. , Cannon St .. Birmingham DELICIOUS COFFEE . RED WHITE & BLUE WEDNESDAY . - Parade at Drill Hall at For Breakfast & aft or Dinner . SATURDAY . - Parade at Drill Hall at 8 p.m. 2.30 p.m. TUESDAY . - Parade at Drill Hall at 2.30 . N.C.O.'s Class on Mondays at 8 p.m. A Committee meeting will be held at the King's Head Hotel on Tuesday , Jan. 4th , at 8 p.m. Every able - bodied man whose age , health , civil occupation , or other responsibilities prevent him joining the army , should join ' this corps and make himself efficient for home defence in case of necessity . CLARKE'S B41 PILLS can be relied upon to cure . In either sèx , all acquired or constitutional Discharges from the Urinary Organs , Gravel and Pains in the back , Free from Mercury , Established up- In boxes 4s 6d each , of all Chemists wards of 50 years . and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the World , or sent for sixty stamps by the makers , The Lincoln and Midland Coutes Drug Company , Linap |