Ross Gazette 12th March 1914 - Page 8
Ross Gazette 12th March 1914 - Page 8
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| Date | 12/03/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 12th March 1914 |
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CALL RIGHTS RESERVED ] AT DEAD OF NIGHT . BY CHARLES PROCTER Author of " The Dice of God , " " What Shall it Profit & Man ? " & o . CHAPTER XV . " What does this mean ? " shouted Bir Nicholas again , while Ruth and David , taken completely by surprise , stood staring in em- barrassed silence . " It means , sir , that I love your daughter and that she loves me , " replied David , re- covering himself and facing the angry man boldly . Sir His " You - you - impertinent scoundrel ! " Nicholas was stammering in his fury . face was white , his eyes glowed like fire , and his hands were twitching . How dare you , Ruth ? " He turned suddenly and savagely on his daughter , who cowered back instinctively . " How dare you set my commands at de- fiance , you jade ! How dare you permit this man to come here ! I warned you - I swore He stopped again , chok- that I would- ing with passion . " Leave the room ! " he almost screamed . " Ruth stood still for a moment , tried to speak , then fled in terror from the fiendish wrath depicted in her father's face . " " Now , as for you , you insolent , imperti- nent scoundrel , " burst out Sir Nicholas as the door closed behind Ruth , " I know- " I will trouble you to choose your lan- guage , sir , " interposed David , indignantly , " I do not intend to submit to being called " scoundrelor any other name of that de- scription . Keep a civil tongue in your head , sir . ' " Too far ? " Curse your insolence ! " hissed Sir Nicho- las , almost foaming with passion . Any thing I call you is too good for you . You object , you scoundrel , do you ? Then I call you murderer instead - murderer - murderer ! " Be careful ! " said David , threateningly , " You are going too taking a step forward . far . " You murdered Brinsley Pat- more and you know it , " eried Sir Nicholas , curbing his passion to murdered him , I say , and you have the come here here abominable effrontery to into my house and make love to my daugh- ter forbade you to address her , forbade her to have anything to do with you , and , not content with set ng my commands at naught the impertinence and meeting you , she has to permit you to come here and you have the brazen impudence to come . " some extent . " You " Your daughter had nothing to do with my coming here to - day , " said David , quietly . As for brazen impudence , ' as you term it , commands to me ? Why what are your should I obey you ! And Ruth is of age , she is her own mistress - not a child to be bullied and ordered about at your will . You can forbid me have can you " " You know well enough who they are , said David , firmly . " A pair of scoundrels well fitted for the work for which you employ them . Well , what are you going to do ! " " Carry out my intention of denouncing you as the murderer of Lord Patmore , " retorted Sir Nicholas , fiercely . " I will not be turned from my purpose by threats that false charges will be brought against me . I owe a duty to society and to my daughter , and since I can- not protect my daughter in any other way I will denounce you . If Sir Eliot Emerson brings charges against me , I can retaliate by exposing him . He is not the blameless gen- tleman you imagine . There are letters- " Stolen by your friends Haggard and Grin- wald , and used for blackmailing purposes , " interposed David . " Yes , I know . " Again Sir Nicholas blanched , then flew into a passion . " I do not know the men you name , , " he cried . " I will not be intimidated by you or your rascally uncle . I should de- nounce you at once , but I will give you a chance - will not take action immediately . But unless you have cleared out of England within forty - eight hours I shall denounce you , have you arrested . I am not afraid of your threats . Clear out of this house and out of England , or I will have you hanged as the murderer you are . Clear out - hang you ! -and never let me see your face again . " CHAPTER XVI " I don't think Vanbrugh will dare de nounce you , David , " said Sir Eliot , when David had recounted all that had passed . He was only bluffing , and must have been frightened out of his wits when you threat- ened to retaliate by making that old affair public . Still , it would be advisable to keep out of sight for a time , and let him think you have fled the country . Don't try to approach his girl again , or he may become desperate and give information against you regardless of consequences . " I fear 1 shall have to bolt in reality , Doubtless uncle , " said David , gloomily . Constance Darenth has already denounced me , and a warrant may be out for my arrest . I am half afraid to go back to my rooms , for fear a detective may be waiting there for me . " I hardly think Constance would play such low - down trick ; still , there is no knowing what a jealous and angry woman will do , You have a tele . commented Sir Eliot . phone . Ring up your man and ask him if anyone has called . " David carried out the suggestion , and was relieved to find that , with the exception of a couple of acquaintances who had called and left cards , no one had been at his chambers . " Good ! " Sir ejaculated Eliot , when David returned from the telephone and an- nounced this . " So Constance evidently has done nothing yet . I'll call round and see her , David , and endeavour to reason with her . You had better keep out of the way - go slum- ming or something . " " Very good . I have to see that fellow Haggard again to - morrow , " said David . " I want to find out whether I am right in my conjecture that it is the papers relating to house , the forbid your daughter to anything to do with me - but you cannot prevent our loving each other whatever happens . You forced her into a engagement with Lord Patmore - Vanbrugh's misdeeds in India that he is after . " a man unworthy of her - a man for whom she " All right , but be careful , " said his uncle . had no love or respect - a man she despised- " I'll go and interview Constance and let you forced her into accepting his attentions be- know the result . " cause of his wealth- " And you murdered him . to prevent the match " snarled Sir Nicholas . That's a lie ! It was a an accident mishap , " said David . a Sir Eliot was not the only person who had decided to make an appeal to Lady Constance on David's behalf . Ruth , as soon as she had recovered from her natural fright consequent upon her father's angry outburst , sat down to consider the matter , and when her father had announced grimly that unless David had left the country within forty - eight hours he meant to denounce him she decided that she would appeal to Constance to spare David . She be leave the lieved that David intended to country and imagined that if only Constance could be persuaded to hold her peace her lover would be safe . Constance was " at home , " and her draw . ing - room crowded was with fashionably . dressed men chattered , women who laughed , and consumed tea and cake . She received Ruth somewhat frigidly , passed some comments on the weather , and turned away . " I wish to speak to you , Constance , " said Ruth , in a low voice . and THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , MARCH 12 , 1914 . and I - I will give him up - will promise not to see him again . " Tears choked her , and she held out her hands in mute appeal to Constance , who sat still and silent , her lips twitching , her bosom heaving . " Oh , " Ruth ! " she gasped at last , Ruth ! " Then suddenly she threw her arms around Ruth and burst into tears . Ruth , I never meant to harm him , " she sobbed . " I was angry and jealous when I threatened to denounce him , but I did not really mean what I said . ** Oh ! I love him , Ruth , as well as you , but he can never be anything to either of us . I have been horrid , Ruth , to you and to him , and I am sorry . " They wept in each other's arms , each com- forting the other , and had kissed and were reconciled when a servant tapped at the door and brought in Sir Eliot Emerson's card . " I told the gentleman that I did not think you could see him , ma'am , but he asked me to bring up his card and to say that he would not detain you more than a few moments , " said the servant . " Show Sir Eliot Emerson up here , San- ders , " said Constance , hastily wiping her " No , don't go , Ruth . " eyes . Sir Eliot , feeling somewhat uncomfortable , but looking very stately and soldierly , was shown up , and bowed with old - fashioned courtliness over the hand of each of the ladies in turn . " Very good of you to receive me at this time , Lady Constance , " he said , taking the chair that Lady Constance indicated . " I You meant to call earlier , but was detained . are looking well , exceedingly well , if I may say so - really charming . Beautiful room this -most artistic . " He was obviously talking to gain time , and did not quite know how to broach the subject that had brought him . " Er - glad to find you here , Miss Ruth ; haven't seen you for some time . You're look ing as lovely as ever . " Constance half - guessed what had brought Sir Eliot to her house , and gave him a lead . " Ruth and I have just been talking about David , " she said . Ah ! Sir Eliot eat up on the alert . " I saw David to - day . Terrible position the poor chap is in - was in despair . It was a great shock to me when I learnt what had David tells me , happened - a great shock . Lady Constance , that - er - how shall I put it ? that you have changed your opinion and think he should be punished . I am sure that he must have misunderstood you , and that you have no real wish to harm him ? The poor chap was foolish enough to think that you intended to denounce him . Now , I know that you are too good a pal to do a thing like that eh ? " was " I was foolish enough , Sir Eliot , to threaten to denounce him , and I believe at the moment I meant it , " said Constance ; " but that was because I angry at the time with David . I don't want to harm him . I want to be his pal , and he has nothing to fear from me . " Sir Eliot " Thank you , Lady Constance . " sprang to his feet and held out his hand . " I knew I could rely upon you . And you , Miss Ruth ? " I am David's pal too , " said Ruth , rather tremulously . " Thank you . I - I love the boy , and you must both help me to save him , and to try to keep the Emerson name out of the mud . Heaven bless you both ! I will write to David and tell him what you say . " " And I will write too , ' said Constance . Hence it came about that David on the fol- lowing morning received two letters - one from his uncle announcing that he had seen Con- stance and Ruth , and that he had nothing to fear from them , and another from Constance informing him that he need not worry about her " foolish threats . " It was with a lighter heart , therefore , that he set out , fashionably dressed , in the after- noon to keep his appointment with Haggard . His heart beat a little faster as he knocked at . the door of the little dingy house , and stalked in boldly when Haggard opened . " Well , how will this do ? " asked David , smilingly , as he stood in the shabby room ; and Haggard scowled at him , his eyes ex- amining him from head to foot . " Do I look like David Emerson now ? " helpless . " I know where you got your infor- mation , and what I know about you renders DRESSMAKING AT HOME . you harmless . You can't do me an injury without giving yourself away . I want my uncle's letters first , and unless you hand them over I am going to shoot you . " A200 ( To be continued . ) " The Cook's Best Friend . BORWICK'S BAKING POWDER . FACTS AND FANCIES . ASH WEDNESDAY . The custom of sprinkling ashes on the heads of penitents , said to be a remote allusion to the Deluge , was not introduced into the Roman Church until the end of the sixth century , and was afterwards confirmed and established by the Council of Beneventum in 1091. The ashes are made of the branches of brushwood or and palms consecrated the year previously In cleaned , dried , and sifted for the purpose . the English Church the commination service was substituted after the Reformation , but one of the proclamations of Henry VIII . ran : " On Ashe Wednesday it shall be declared that these ashes be gyven to put every Christian man in remembraunce of penaunce at the beginning of Lent , and that he is but orthe and ashes . " EARLY BRIDAL COSTUMES . Until the eighteenth century , from earliest Saxon times , the bride of the poorer folk came to the wedding wearing a plain white robe . This was a warning to the public that since she brought nothing to the marriage her husband was not , responsible for her debts . At the be ginning of the eighteenth century brides began to introduce touches of colour into their cos- tumes . Blue was for constancy and green for youth . Yellow was never worn , as it stood for jealousy , while golden also was shunned , as it meant avarice . Although the ancient Roman and Hebrew brides wore yellow veils and the early Chris- tians of Southern Europe enveloped both man and wife in one large cloth , it was not until Shakespeare's time that veils for brides ap- peared in England . Prior to that time the cus tom had been for the bride to go to her wed- ding with her hair hanging loose as a sign of freedom . Immediately , however , upon entering her new home she bound up her hair . This was a sign of submission . BEAUTY SPOTS . Everyone knows that it was once the fashion for ladies to stick little black patches of plaster upon their faces , but not all are aware that this fashion is like the Phoenix - always dying out , only to be revived again and again . The ladies of ancient Rome were very fond of decorating their faces in this way . The custom was in its palmiest day in this country during the reign of Queen Anne , when the little patches took many strange shapes - crescents , stars , coronets , even a miniature coach and horses , which was stuck right across the forehead . They were made of silk , and attached by means of gum - arabic , and were much in favour at Court . £ 10 GROUND RENT FOR THE MANSION HOUSE ! Few know that the ground - rent of the Man- sion House , the official abode of the Lord Mayor of London , is only £ 10 per annum ! But this sum , according to Spare Moments , is all that is paid by the Corporation as rent for the Mansion House . The site on which the Mansion of the City of London , as many suppose , but House is built is not owned by the Corporation by the Rector of St. Mary , Woolnoth , in Lom- bard - street , with which parish is combined that of St. Mary Woolchurch - Haw . The Mansion House stands partly on the site of the church of St. Mary Woolchurch , which was burnt down " You murdered him . You quarrelled with him because he rightly rebuked you for fore- ing your attentions on my daughter , and mur- dered him afterwards in cold blood . Try to prove that it was a mishap . Who will believe you ! And now , you scoundrel , you dare to defy me - dare to come here and defy me openly . I cannot prevent you loving my daughter , can I not ! I will show you what I can do I have let you go at large too long ; but now I will denounce you - denounce you as the cursed murderer that you are ! I will send you to your proper place - a felon's place and that will stop your attentions and curb your defiance . Yes , I will send for the police now - this instant - and have you arrested ! " He strode across the room and rang the bell . Very well , play your own game , " said David , quietly . Denounce me and try to in the Fire of London . Shortly after the Great " Well , when is the raid on Sir Eliot's Fire this parish was amalgamated with St. make me out a murderer , and incidentally house to take place , and what are the papers Mary Woolnoth , to force your with one or two people who sat down beside and when the admit publicly that you tried Mayor's you want me to lift ? " inquired David , calmly , Nest " was built , at the end of the eighteenth daughter into marrying a and waited with man she despised . her , what patience she Admit that you sold her to a man for his could muster . The room began to empty , and wondering meanwhile why Haggard was Rotary , the Corporation agreed to pay the of the combined parishes a sum of £ 10 scowling at him so suspiciously . There is something else , Sir Nicho- at length the last of the callers had chattered per year as ground - rent . He receives £ 5 every " You're a traitor ! " said Haggard , sud- half - year for the site of the Mansion House , las , which you should know before you send her way out of the room . for the police . denly and fiercely , after a few moments of which is valued at the present time at soon as you have de- nounced me my uncle will make public the silence . " You have been to David Emerson £ 1,250,000 sterling ! and told him what you are going to do . You fact that you were guilty years ago of forgery , and you , too , may have the experience of a are playing a double game , you dog ! " felon's cell . " money . As " Did you ring , sir ? " asked a footman , ap- pearing at the door of the drawing - room . " Yes , go for - no , it doesn't matter , later Never mind . " will do , " said Sir Nicholas . His face had turned ghastly , and his atti- tude had changed . David saw that his words had gone home , and that Sir Nicholas was frightened , although he still tried to preserve a bold and angry - front . " I don't know what you are talking about , " he said , quickly . " What do you mean by insinuating that I was guilty forgery ? " Indeed ? I - er - very well , wait until my guests have gone , " said Constance , carelessly . Ruth seated herself in a corner , chatted Better come into my boudoir , Ruth , " said Constance , quietly , and led the way to a dainty room , beautifully furnished and deco- " What is it you rated in ivory and rose . " want to speak to jme about ? " " I suppose you can guess , Constance , " said Ruth ; it is about David . " " I don't know that I care to discuss that subject , " responded Constance , coldly . " Yes , you'll do , " said Haggard , shortly . " Sit down . " David sprang to his feet , suddenly angry , as Haggard Hung an oath at him , Yes , he cried , " I am playing a double game . I am David Emerson - and you , Henry Haggard , alias Egypto who are you ? " David Emerson - you ! pleaded You -- David Emerson ! " " Yes , I know that what you " Constance , you must - please ! " Ruth . " I have seen him to - day , and know what has happened . told me yesterday is not true , but " " If you have come to taunt me with hav- ing told a falsehood , I refuse to listen , " in- terrupted Constance , with a note of anger in her voice . " I haven't , Constance ; I haven't come to 80 The papers in my uncle's possession will reproach you , " protested Ruth , earnestly . prove your guilt , " said David , calmly , " and " I have come to appeal to you . I have come if you denounce to ask you to spare David . " my uncle will take action me . I can retaliate , you see , and threaten . as well as you . " " You think you can frighten me by threat- ening to rake up some old matter that was settled years ago , do you ? " sneered Sir Nicholas . Think you can remain at liberty by threatening to trump up some preposter- ous charge against me ? The papers your uncle has are useless , and he can bring no charge against me - substantiate no charge . " " Yet you regard the papers as being so im- portant that you bribe your friends Henry Haggard and Fabian Grinwald to obtain pos- session of them for you by means of theft ! " It was a chance shot , but it told . Sir Nicholas recoiled a pace , his face livid , his eyes staring in terror at David . Almost in stantly , however , he recovered , and tried to assume a puzzled expression . you talking about ? " he in- ** What are quired , but his voice rang false . " Who are Henry Haggard and Fabian Grinwald ? " " He sent you , I suppose ? " queried Con- stance , frigidly . " I don't want to hear what you have to say . I have made up my mind what I am going to do and- " " Constance , don't be heartless , " pleaded Ruth , her voice quivering . what I have to say . David didn't send me , never suggested that I should come . Oh , Constance , surely you will not be so cruel as to denounce the man you love - yes , I know you love him ! " Hear " You mean that you want me to spare him so that you can have him - spare him for your sake ? " asked Constance , in a hard voice , looking away . " No , not for my sake - for his sake and your own , " said Ruth , brokenly . " I love him , Constance - I do not pretend that I do not love him - but he can never be anything to me . My father hates him , and even if David had not -- not killed Lord Patmore my father would never have allowed me to marry him . Foot Troubles Ended Women who suffer from any foot trouble , whatsoever , can find imme- diate and permanent relief by wearing the Scholl " Foot - Eazer " . Such foot ailments as weak ankles , tired or aching feet and limbs , corns , bunions or callouses , find just the right sort of relief . Others who have high arches and are unable to get shoes that give the proper support will find rest in the Scholl " Foot - Eazer ” Heavy weight persons , and those con- tinually on their feet , will find ease and comfort by continually wearing the Schell " Foot - Eazer " . Made of leather and German silver springs , light , comfortable , easy to wear , and can be changed from one pair of shoes to another . Sold on 10 days free trial . Price 7/6 per pair . Write for our free Eooklet " CARE OF FEET . " The SCHOLL Mfg . Co. Ltd. , 2-5 , Giltspur St. , London , E.C. 1 I gasped Haggard . ORIGIN OF " WEDDING . " about An The word " wedding " is derived from the Saxon " Wedde , " meaning pledge , or token , and in olden times at betrothal ceremonies the future husband gave his fiancée certain weds , or pledges , one of which was invariably a ring and this , says a writer in Spare Moments , is am David Emerson - the real the origin of the modern engagement - ring . article , " said David ; coolly . " You have old Latin writer gives the following explana- fallen into a trap , my fine fellow . Who are tion of the wedding - ring : " Its circular form you , and what are the papers you wanted me importeth that mutual love and hearty affec- to steal from my uncle ? Are you in the pay the wearer , and exemplifieth that the loving tion should always exist between the giver and of Sir Nicholas Vanbrugh ? ' " It is likely that I will tell you , " snarled joys of courtship and matrimony should be for Haggard , savagely , his face contorted and his ever , their continuity remaining as unbroken as the circlet itself . " eyes blazing . You cursed trickster " " Enough of that ! " interposed David , sternly . " Will you explain , or must I call in the police ? " For answer Haggard suddenly plunged his hand into his pocket and brought out 8 re- volver , but ere he could raise it David , who had anticipated some such move , sprang at him . He grasped the hand that held the re- volver , clutching it so tightly that Haggard could not pull the trigger or turn the weapon against him . Let go ! " hissed Haggard , struggling fiercely , kicking at David's shins savagely at him with his free hand . Curse you ! A BURIED CHURGH . According to a parchment still preserved at Pembroke College , Cambridge , the inhabitants . of Eccles - on - Sea , a small fishing town on the East Norfolk coast , petitioned in 1605 for a re- mission of taxes , on the ground that there were then in the parish only fourteen houses and 300 acres of land , " the rest being all destroyed by the sea , together with the church . " refers to the terrible disaster which occurred on The latter January 4th , 1604 , when a terrific gale arose , and 2,000 acres of land were overwhelmed by the North Sea . The church was destroyed , with and striking kill you , you treacherous dog - the exception of the tower , together with sixty- kill you ! " six houses standing near it , the ill - fated inhabi- tants being drowned to a man . His lips had curled back from his teeth , and he was snarling like an angry dog as he spat out the words . David realised that the scoundrel meant murder , and that everything depended upon obtaining possession considerable portions are still visible , and the weapon . His iron grip closed more tightly on the hand that grasped the revolver , and Haggard oursed in pain as his fingers were drushed as in a vice . The church . which was built substantially of undressed flint , was made unserviceable ; but so well did the medieval builder do his work , says a writer in Spare Moments , that even now it in outline and octagonal above - locally The tower - round at the base and known Ecoles steeple " -stood for a great number of years , and finally succumbed to a gale in 1895 , leaving only about 7ft . of its base still unbroken . dimensions . can reconstruct as Apart from times of exceptionally high tides most of the church and its graveyard are covered by a heavy layer of sand ; but in August , 1912 , and November of the same year the sand was dispersed by the sea , until the Braves were visible , and the skeletons were plainly discernible in the solid clay . then suggested that the bodies should be re- buried ; but Nature , came to the rescue , and they are now covered with an ample layer of sand . All that is visible at present comprises It was To and fro the angry men swayed , upsetting chairs as they staggered and strained in fierce , wrestling grip . David's superior strength and training were beginning to tell , but Haggard , although much shorter and older , was a powerful man . David braced himself up for a great effort , forced his oppo- nent slowly backward despite his struggles , then suddenly flung all his weight , upon him , and sent him on his back across the bed . In an instant his knees were on Haggard's chest , he had doubled back the man's wrist , and wrested the revolver from his grasp . Strik the stump of the previously - mentioned tower , ing off Haggard's hands , which were clutch- ing at his throat , he sprang free , cocked the revolver , and covered the defeated scoundrel , who sat up slowly , nursing his bruised hand and growling out curses . " Now , Mr. Henry Haggard , having baulked your attempt to murder me , I'll trouble you to explain , " panted David , his eyes glinting , the revolver levelled at Haggard's chest . " What are the letters you wanted to steal from Sir Eliot Emerson ? ' " If you had had sense enough to conceal your identity for a little longer , you fool , you might have found out , " sneered Haggard , breathless from the struggle . " Now you can whistle for the information . " " Be careful , " said David , in threatening tones , " or I may be tempted to let daylight into you . " As you did to Lord Patmore ? " retorted Haggard , rising to his feet . " I'll make you pay for this , you whelp ! I was a fool to be deceived by you - a fool not to recognise you as the real David Emerson masquerading in old clothes - but you haven't got the whip hand of me . You are helpless - more helpless than ever now that you have revealed your identity and I'll smash you , ruin you - aye , and your cursed , superior uncle too ! You haven't the pluck to pull the trigger and com- mit a second murder you would only put yourself into a worse hole than ever if you did . " " I'll chance it , " said David , grimly , deter- mined to try the effect of bluff , but realising what the man said was true , and that he was parts of the south wall , and portions of the fallen tower . " BLUE BLOOD . " BY SYLVIA . A Smart Spring Wrap . Though the calendar shows that we are ad- vancing rapidly towards spring , experience tells us that there is yet much treacherous weather to pass through before we can let our fancy lightly turn to thoughts of spring and summer olbthing . We may , however , be able to discard the long paletots which have been so popular and neces sary this winter , and as an alternative I am presenting to your notice this week in No. 1,766 one of the new loose little cross - over wraps which have been received with great favour , and be seem to me to form the " happy medium tween winter and summer wraps . The pattern too one of those easy ones which are just the thing for the amateur , as it is loose , and there are no revers requiring tailored methods to be successful ; and the collar is one of the soft , unlined affairs of fancy Ottoman silk which are quite easy to make and put on . The youthful matron , also , I think , would find such a coat admirably suited to her purpose , when it could easily be made longer than I have shown it in the sketch . The belt is just PATTERN No. 1,766 . a finish which relieves the sacque - like effect , and gives a touch of smart relief which is wel- come and easy of accomplishment . For this coat you can use any light and loosely - woven woollen fabric , and also select a brighter colour than is suitable for a more fit- ting garment . A lining DIAGRAM I is more or less optional , but adds to the effect , though its use depends on the quality and weight of the material selected . In the diagram I have shown you the most economical way of cut- ting the pattern out of 2 yards of 48 - inch cloth , where , as you see , there is very little wasted . You must , however , be very careful to keep , the line of the centre front perfectly even with that of the selvedges , as this must be quite straight . Diagram No. shows how to obtain the II . from of a yard of collar , cuffs , and band 22 - inch silk . Having marked round the pattern and cut out , allowing ample turn- ings , tack round the out- line , and run a tack- thread down centre fronts ; then proceed to tack the fronts and back together at the shoulder and under - arm seams ; stitch , open , and press the seams ; then turn in the neck and front edges over a strip of stay - tape or lining cut on the straight and tack firmly along , and then stitch evenly . Cut Edges Centre Selvedges of 43 - inch_Material Back Ander Sleeve Front Cut Edger DIAGRAM II . Cut Edge Cut Edge edge fold Turn up the lower edges , tack and press ; make the lining to correspond , tack and fell in place front and lower edges . Now make the collar , lining this with silk , tack and secure to neck ; then neaten by felling seams , DIAGRAMS FOR NO . 1,766 . the lining over the turnings . Nottingham Castle from the Book of the Raleigh . " RALEIGH ETHE ALL - STEEL BICYCLE with Dunlop Tyres , Brooks ' Saddle , and Sturmey - Archer 3 - speed Gear , throws open to everyone the historic charms of our land . " The Book of the Raleigh'is beautifully illustrated with reproduc- tions of many of the most famous British castles . Their strength is emblematic of the strength of the Raleigh , the bicycle that is GUARANTEED FOR EVER Save doctors ' bills and see your own country at the same time on a Raleigh - the best way of getting about . From £ 5 19s . 6d . , or 9/4 per month . Raleigh Cycle Co. , Nottingham . " Points Cyclists " 1 / From all Agent . Send p.c. for " The Book of the Raleigh . " Post Free . The Raleigh Road Racer . BUTCHER & CASSON , Ltd. , Brookend Street , ROSS . Wide enough to allow of the chemise being passed over the head . The side - seams are of the run - and - fell order , and the hem should be about an inch wide . The knickers are also cut to fit as smoothly . as possible at the waist , and fasten with two or three buttons and buttonholes at the back , the Etting being accomplished by means of darts . The knee - parts are rather wide , and are not intended to reach below the knee , the trim- ming consisting of a row of rather wide inser- tion , through which ribbon is run , and below this an edging of rather wide Irish crochet lace , About 1 yard of 36 - inch material is required for the knickers , and 2 for the chemise . HOW TO OBTAIN PATTERNS . Our paper patterns are specially cut for us from designs expressly prepared for this column , and the cost of each complete pattern is 6 d . post free . Address all letters , enelusing stamps for patterns , " Sylvia , " Whitefriars House , Carmelite- street , London , E.C. Be sure nd mention the number of the pattern req when order- ing . Patter will be despatched within three days of the application being received . to WISE AND OTHERWISE . Uneasy lies the head that wears a frown . Most men would rather say a smart thing than do a good one . Many a man who calls his sweetheart his honey lives to find himself stung . Why do they preserve vegetables more than they used to ? Because they can . Does the funny - bone owe its name to the habit of laughing up one's sleeve ? The industrious hen worke for nothing , but generally she manages to feather her nest . If you want to have two chancea of being thrown over , says a wit , propose to a girl in B canoe . A fool worries about the weather ; the wise man just takes it as it comes and makes the best of it . To prove a man's honesty , ascertain if he always pays back what he borrows from his wife's pin - money . Life is like a penny - in - the - slot machine . If we put nothing into it , most assuredly we will get nothing out of it . The village idiot was asked where he was " Oh , I have been going early one morning . where I am going , " he replied . I " Is the dootor taking the proper interest in your case ? " " I think he's doing his best . told him there was nobody to pay unless I got well . " How women love one another . - Maud : " Is Bertha : Gertie Smithers a friend of yours ? " " Yes . What has she been saying about me ? " At the Library " I've come to change this book for mother . " " And what kind of a book would " One about this size , please.ou like now ? " Truth lies at the bottom of the well , the ancient wise ones declared ; but the lies that lie in the bottom of the whisky - glass are more apparent . Rounder : " I am afraid my liver is getting out of order . " Doctor : " What makes you think so ? " I was worrying about my debts this morning . " " Doesn't your choir sing at the prison any more ? " " No ; several of the prisoners ob- jected on the ground that it wasn't included in their sentences . We are always hearing that there is room at the top , and yet the great number of bald- headed men we see convince us that they have no room at the top for hair . Husband : " My dear , how did you come to employ such a pretty nurse girl ? " Wife : " Be interlining , arrange and secure to the inside cause I want the children to have police protec- Tack and stitch up the sleeve - seams , noich , open , and press ; make the cuffs , which require tion , when they are in the park . " Suitor : " I lay my fortune at your feet . " edges ; make the lining , tack in place inside Fair Lady : " Your fortune ! I didn't know you Suitor : " Well , it isn't much of a sleeve , and fell the edges over those of the cuff . had one . " Now arrange the sleeves in position in the fortune , but it will look large beside those tiny feet . " armholes , stitch firmly in place , and finish off " Music is the food of love , " quoted the by felling the lining over the turnings . moraliser . " That may be , " rejoined the de- Lastly , make the band , which can be inter- moraliser ; " but - and I'm speaking from lined with wide webbing ; make and secure nar- perience marriage needa more substantial row strips to the side - seams to pass it through rations . " and keep in place ; then sew on the buttons and And you wouldn't begin a journey on Fri- cords and finish off . day ? " " Not 1. " " I can't understand how vou can have faith in such a silly superstition . " " No about it . superstition Saturday's pay - day . " A Set of Underwear . " ex- my Though the combined garment is the one pro- ferred by the majority of Englishwomen , as her She was a beautiful woman - and his wife . French sister has never taken to it very kindly , But one night , getting home late , and having there are indications that the separate under some excited conversation with her in the hall , The he said to himself : " A thing of beauty may be a jaw for ever . " are coming again into favour .. several sets in her trousseau , as she will prob- ably find them extremely useful . ride would thus do very well to include I am , therefore , illustrating this week - in No. 1.767 - a set of the kind I allude to above , which shows the modern preference for simple lines and trimming .. The chemise is all in one , and edged at the neck - part with narrow Irish crochet , put on quite flat , with a narrow veining , the fulness Many have puzzled as to why the higher aris tocracy should be termed " blue - blooded folk , " and have doubtless wondered how this strange nickname came into use . As a matter of fact , it is scarcely a nickname at all . It means exactly what it says . Once upon a time doctors were very much given to bleeding " their patients nearly all common ailments , and it was at any rate , of those individuals who lived in noticed that the blood of the leisured classes luxury and took but little healthy exercise was being drawn up by means of ribbon passed bluish or purplish tinge which impure blood much darker than normal blood . It had that through buttonholed elote . The opening at the almost always shows ( on account of the lack of side is more or less optional . as the neck is for red cornuscles ) , Eke the blood of an anæmic ner- son . Through the unhealthy lives that wealthy folk are very apt to lend , their blood often be- comes literally blue , " instead of bright - red . Millinery Materials Bay from LONDON and buy cheaper . Our Spe- cialities for the coming season include Straw and Crinoline Plaits , Sequin Trimmings , Talles , Laces , Chiffons , Nets , Velvets , etc. Samples of any lines free on application . Send us particu- lars of your requirements . We cut lengths for matching . Wholesale only . B. STERN & CO . , 14-18 , OLD STREET , LONDON . E.C. PATTERN No. 1,767 . The land of golden opportunities- week from iverpool . 256 million Boros virgin soll 2 / - per ONTARIO nore , easy terms . Improved freehold farms for what British farmers pay la rent . Dairying , cattle aling , fruit growing , gardening Unlimited market Grand climate , Thousands of acres in peaches Ideal social and educational conditions Government guarantees farm hands and domestics situations , Good wages Mar vellous natural resources awat lovestors . Writer R. REID Ontario Government Agent , 16 Strand , London Mrs. Subbubs stalked indignantly into the ironmonger's . " You did not send a man round to mend my front door bell as you promised to do ! " she said , sternly . " He did go , I assure you , madam , " replied the shopkeeper . " But as he rang three times and did not get any answer he concluded that there was no one at home ! " She : " Tell me John , would you rather pay the butcher's bill or pay for my new hat ? " He : " The butcher's bill . " She " Well , here WORDS OF WISDOM . Contempt is the sharpest reproof . " A small tear relieves a great sorrow . The greatest man is the greatest servan Knowledge begins in doubt and ends in faith , We increase our wealth when we lessen our desires . Seek and you will find , in this world as in the next . To lose self - control is to lose the key to any situation . Many fearless chiefs have won the friendship of a foo . While fireworks are going off , nobody looks at the stars . Know your man before you let his opiniona weigh much . I cannot help everybody , says Narrowheart , and helps nobody . The more thou lovest thyself , the more art thou thine own enemy .. One has to know at least something in order to hide one's ignorance . Failure to perform to - day's duties unfite one for the duty of to - morrow . The people most to be feared are not those who fight but those who yield . Many people are sorry they spoke ; few regret having held their tongues . " The heart of fools is in their mouth , but the mouth of the wise is in their heart . The best of friends we often find are those we have taken good care never to offend . A jolly time can have good results only when the fun is good - humoured and innocent . You need not stop being in love with a woman simply because you have made her your wife . The trouble about sowing wild oate is that so many innocent people have to assist in the reaping . Disputes , though short , are far too long Where both alike are in the wrong . Hope is like the sun , which , as we journey to- wards it , casts the shadow of our burden . behind us . Words are wise men's counters - they do but reckon by them ; but they are the money of fools . - THOMAS HOBBES . Consider carefully what you say . The indiges sion caused by being compelled to eat your own words is distressing . There is nothing so sweet as duty , and all the best pleasures of life come in the wake of duties done . - JEAN INGELOW . He that studies books alone will know how things ought to be ; and he that studies men will know how things are . - COLTON . There are two reasons why some people do not mind their own business . One is that they have not any mind , the other that they have not any Business . The dull world has got the wrong phrase ; it is he who resents an affront who pockets it ; be who takes no notice lets it lie in the dirt.- GEORGE MACDONALD . Strength for to - day is all we need , For there never will be a to - morrow ; For to - morrow will prove but another to - day , With its measure of joy and sorrow . Friendship can sometimes show its strength a much by the readiness with which it accepts benefits as by the freedom with which it givea them . It proves by this its confidence in the love of the other side . True beauty is not so much a thing of feature as of expression ; it is the soul mirrored in the face . We make or we mar this beauty by the emotions we indulge . The fine chisel of thought and feeling is all the while at work on faces . - DR . L. BEECHER . TACT our That means thinking about others ; consider ENTHUSIASM . it is . " He : " What ! Two pounds ? Let me have the items . " She : " For meat two shiling how other people look at things , and try lings , for my new hat the thirty - eight ahillingeing , as far as you can , to see with their eyes . the butcher lent me - making just two pounde Tact does not mean smartness . It means unsel Hogan and Murphy were on their way to fishness . It is the oil which keeps all the dif work early one morning , when Hogan , being ferent parts of this great world's machinery few yards in front of Murphy , stooped down running smoothly . Try to be tactful . In other and picked up a two - shilling - piece . Sure , said Murphy , that's my half - orown , you have words - be kind . found . " Hogan stood amazed , saying as he gave Murphy the coin , Begob , here ye are I'll owe yez sixpence ! " An intelligent Frenchman , was studying the English language . " When I discovered that if I was quick I was fast , " said he , " and that if I was tied I was fast , if I spent too freely I was fast , and that not to eat was to fast , I was dis couraged . But when I came across the sentence , the first one won one guinea prize , ' I was tempted to give up trying to learn English . " Flipson : Young Waggles has got the laugh turned on himself in his little joke against the Blazes Fire Insurance Company . " Flopson : Flipson : " He insured five hundred cigars , amoked them , and then sent in a claim " How ? " on the ground that they had been destroyed fire . " Flopson : And they laughed at him , Flipson ; suppose ? " ' No , they had him arrested on a charge of arson . " There was a young maiden of Leigh , talented lady sheigh . She baked some was mince - pies , as a pleasant surprise , for her beau who was coming to teigh . But when the youth tasted her dough , he groaned out a terrible " Ough " In anguish he bawled , then i doctor was cawled , to see what ailed Mabel's bough . Said the doctor , in accents must gruff " I'm afraid this young man's had it ruff ! " Cried Mabel : " Oh , my ! He had only one py " Quoth the doctor : " Hope's off ! That's enuff " A man was sitting on the front porch trying to talk to a friend . Within the parlour the piano was going at full speed . " Say , Jim , " said the caller , bending in order to make him- self heard , is that your daughter playing that piano ? " " Yes , " replied the sturdy father , with a covert smile . Good music , ain't " It certainly is , " admitted the caller . " Doce ehe always play so strenuously as that ? " Oh , no , " replied the parent . You see , she has got a young man in the parlour , and sho is pound- ing out that music so as to drown the sound of her mother washing the dishes . " Cultivate enthusiasm . It is like the chemist's powerful re - agent - a drop of which transforma the dull and lifeless ore solution into a liquid that , seethes into life , revealing to sight the precious metal that lay hidden within . The ore is dissolved and lies in the beaker , dull and lifeless blue solution . The chemist takes his powerful re - agent and adds a drop . The liquid that lay calm and clear foments into life , is bubbles and froths and sparkles in the light . The secret of the ore is disclosed , the precious metal locked within lies revealed . So is it with enthusiasm . Without it the deepest knowledge of your goods is of no avail and your magic tonic Enthusiasm . ability slumbers unseen . Imbibe but a drop It will flow through the chasms of your reserve , liberate the hidden forces of your knowledge , lighten your eyes with the power of self - confidence , and impress your hearer with belief in you and your cause . e . & REARBLEY'S GRIGIAL of the WidowWelch's Female Pills Ladies , The only Genuine . Awarded dored by Complaints . Sold in 1/35 and 30 , of all or port free , 1/3 and 1/10 from CATHERINE KEARSLEY ( DEPT . ) , 42.Waterloo Rd.London.S.E . Printed and Published for the Ross GAZETTE LIMITED , by GODFREY M. MORTON , at their Offices , High - street and Church- street , Ross , in the County of Hereford . THURSDAY , MARCH 12 , 1914 . BENJAMIN'S PECTORINE , The Unrivalled Cough Cure Is sold only by J. Benjamin , Cash Che Bottles , 9d . and 1/4 VOL . XLVIII . SALES BY AUCTION COOPER AND PRE STOCK BALESMEN AND GE AUCTIONEERS . PROBATE , ESTATE , & HOTEL V [ ESTABLISHED VER 70 Y GENERAL INSURANCE AND SHIPPING TIMBER SURVEYORS , PUBLIC Acco ESTATES MANAGED ; RENTS , TITHES , COLLECTED . Bailiffs ( by appointment ) under the tural Holdings Act . Mr. Cooper , & County Valuer under the Finan AGENTS FOR THE County Fire Office ( Limited ) , Provid Railway Passengers , General Assur Commercial Union , Scottish Insur Guardian Plate Glass , Hailstorn FURNITURE WAREHOUSE ADVANCES MADE on Sales , if Mortgages Negotiated . ALBION OHAMBERS , MARKET - PLACE SALE FIXTURES March 25. - Sale of Farm Stock , Furn at Pycox Longhope . - S March 26. Sale of Cows and Ca other Store Cattle , in F Market , at 11 a.m. ( by Fat Cattle at 11.45 . March 27. - The valuable Furniture a of the late James Barny at Hillsborough . - See April 2. - Sale of 45 , High - street ( in t tion of Mr. T. Mapp King's Head Hotel , F April 2 - At Green Dragon Inn Yard , of superior Household and other Effects , rem the Saracen's Head ticulars next week . April 9. - Ross Stock Market . Shortly - Important landed Propertie Farther Appointments respectfully e HILLSBOROUGH , ASHFI Attractive SALE of the WELL - PRE FURNISHING MESSRS . COOPER and are favoured with instructions Representatives of the late JAMES BABNY to SELL by AUCTION , as above , On FRIDAY , the 27th day of MARCH The APPOINTMENTS of Three Rooms , Halls , Domestic Offices , appointed Bedrooms and Dressin comprising a brilliant - toned Gra forte , by John Broadwood and S Stool , Canterbury , superior Cotta in Walnut , by Kirkman ; a massiv Spanish Mahogany Dining - Room a large Dining Table , 5ft . 2ins . solid and fine proportioned pillars , Leaves ; Knee - hole Writing Table w taire , Drawers , and Pigeon Holes a Lever Locks ; Card Table , heav Winter and Muslin Curtains , Pile Rugs , Pier . Glasses , Cabinets : Vel and Tapestry - covered Chesterfield , Lounge Chairs and Couches ; and massive Marble Timepiece Clocks ; valuable Sheraton Sideb satin wood inlay , brass Lion M Handles , and brass Rail Back ; a inch Brass Trays , with figures in choice selection of framed Phot Etchings , and Engravings ( after Poynter , and others ) ; Carved O Antique Bureau ; Iron Fire and Safe ; Relief French Tapestries , an The BEDROOM APPOINTMEN of Iron and Brass and Mahogany and foot Bedsteads , wtih spring n Horse - hair and Wool Mattresses Beds , Blankets , Sheets , Counte grand Mahogany Triple Ward Hanging Wings and centre Sliding Drawers ; Marble - top Washstand Tables , Swing Glasses , and other mitory accessories ; China and C mental items , Sarcophagii , Gipsy sional Tables , Wall Brackets , Stai Carpets , Book Cases ; Deck , P and Occasional Chairs and Otton The usual APPOINTMENTS China , Dinner , Dessert . Tea , Bre Chamber Ware ; Kitchen and C quirements ; Garden Roll , and Effects , fully set out in Catalogu Sale at 11.30 . On view the morning of Auction Offices : Albion Chamber 45 , HIGH STREET , R Sale of most desirable and central . PREMISES , with Dwelling - Ho in the busiest thoroughfare in t MESSRS . COOPER and will SELL by AUCTION , HEAD HOTEL , Ross , On THURSDAY , the 2nd day of Ar At 3 30 o'clock in the After THE FREEHOLD ន With Plate - Glass Window ( and trance to the Residential p Premises ) situate immediately " King's Head Hotel and the Ce Public Buildings , and in close the Town Hall and Banks , for years in the occupation of Mr. T Tailor ( whose Lease expires at next ) , at the yearly rent of £ 1 The Property comprises - on Floor , commodious and lofty TING or CUTTING - OUT ROO Offices , and small Courtyard ; First and Second Floors , Two S and Three Bedrooms , fitted C Shelves . There is a large underg with Rolling - way from the St The Premises , which built , are especially convenier trally placed for any kind of b are bounded on two sides by Premises of the " Ross Gaze and by the Shop of Mr. E. G To view , apply to Mr. M Premises ; and for all other par Auctioneers ; or to are Messus . CO Soli Auction Offices , Market Plac RADOC VILLA , Glo 40 LET . Three sitting- tory , seven bedrooms ; bath ( h . Excellent walled garden , will Immediate possession . olose to Town and Station . - Ap PREECE , Ross . Near |