Ross Gazette 26th March 1914 - Page 8
Ross Gazette 26th March 1914 - Page 8
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| Date | 26/03/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 26th March 1914 |
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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 . " Pain's fr Cyclists " 1 / From all Agents . Send p.c. for " The Book of the Raleigh . " Post Free . The Raleigh Road Racer . BUTCHER & CASSON , Ltd. , [ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED . ] Brookend Street , ROSS . he said , quietly . " It was not a love match , AT DEAD OF NIGHT . and Miss Vanbrugh had been forced into the engagement against her will . So much I have gathered ; so much she has admitted . rest BY CHARLES PROOTER The pure conjecture on my part , but I think I am on the right scent . She was desperate , Author of " The Dice of God , " " What Shall it perhaps she loved another man - any way , she Profit & Man ? " & c . CHAPTER XIX . a 9 brown study at the David was sitting in window of his chambers puffing clouds of well - seasoned smoke ceilingwards from briar pipe . He was thinking over his short conversation with Ruih in the morning , pie- turing herself again as she bent down over her horse's glossy neck , her face slightly flushed , her violet eyes sparkling , and he sighed again as he remembered how unattain- able she was . even touch " It is more than I deserve that she should hand . " he ruminated , my gloomily . " Many a woman would shun me , if they did nothing more , for , after all , the brand of Cain is upon me - there is blood on my hands . Oh , would to Heaven that I - but what is the use of crying out against Fate ? I can't undo the past - can't bring back Pat- more to life again - and must bear my burden as best I may . But it's hard , for Ruth loves me and I - great Heaven ! how I love her . I suppose the best thing 1 can do is to go away -clear out of England for good . Perhaps she may forget me and find happiness with And well , after all ,, docsn't much matter what becomes of me . someone else . it He stared out of the window , not that there was anything to see , for it was Sunday after- noon - the quietest part of the quietest day- and everything and everyone seemed to be asleep ; only occasionally the " elop - elop " of a horse's hoofs and the throbbing whirr of a motor disturbed the slumbering , dusty quiet ness . " I suppose I had better call on Constance , " muttered David at last , turning from the window and knocking the ashes out of his pipe . " I can't imagine what the ' something of importance can be , but no doubt it will fill up the time until dinner . " He was about to leave the room when he heard the door - bell ring , and he paused , listening . Presently Dunlop entered , bearing a card . " Inspector James Rooksby , " read David . " It is the gentleman who called twice yesterday , sir , and who said he would look in on Monday , " said Dunlop . " I suppose it must be something important since he has come to - day , " said David ; his " Show him brain working at express speed . in , Dunlop . " Inspector Rooksby was fashionably dressed , as usual , and entered smiling . " I am exceed- ingly sorry to disturb you , Mr. Emerson , " he said , apologetically , as he sat down , and I hope I haven't called at an inconvenient time ? " Not at all , " said David . " I called twice yesterday , as your servant no doubt mentioned , and intended to call again to - morrow , but I find I may have to go . out of town , so I thought you wouldn't mind granting me an interview to - day . " So he hadn't come to make an arrest , thought David , breathing more freely , but still on his guard in spite of the detective's open , genial manner . h " I had just decided to pay a call , Mr. er -Rooksby , " he said aloud , " but it isn't of much importance , and if you will be good enough- He paused suggestively , and Inspector Rooksby filled in the blank , " To explain what I want . Quite so , Mr. Emerson , quite 80. I am engaged in investigating the murder of Lord Patmore , and thought you might be able to give me some information that would assist me . " " I am afraid I have told all that I can tell , " said David , twisting his moustache and showing no signs of being in the slightest degree flurried , " but , of pleased to answer any questions . I shall be " Thank you , sir . You see , it often happens that at the time there are some things over- looked or not mentioned which , trivial in themselves , are still important . Now , you were staying at Eynsbury Court , Mr. Emer- did not want to marry Lord Patmore , and was determined to escape from the engagement . She has admitted that she was up during the night . Darenth found her in the Lady corridor . Can you guess what I suspect ? " " You don't mean to say that you think Miss Vanbrugh " David broke off abruptly , the detective , his face paling , staring at greatly disturbed . ** I think said understand , you sir , " " Yes , I do suspect Miss Rooksby , nodding . Vanbrugh , and if you will leave out of ac- count the fact that she is young , beautiful , and a friend of yours , you will admit that my suspicions have some grounds . You saw her , I take it , on the morning after the tragedy ? How did she look ? " . " She was naturally upset , but so were we all , " replied David , none too steadily , his mind in a ferment . " You spoke to her , perhaps , Mr. Emerson ? Knowing that she and the murdered man had been engaged , you doubtless condoled with her ? " was much troubled and David nodded , but for a few seconds could not answer . " Yes , I did , " he said at last . " I spoke to her for a few minutes , but I cannot remember exactly what was said . I know that Miss Vanbrugh agitated , and I believe she was crying when she left me to go into the house . Oh , you are making a mistake , Mr. Rooksby , quite a mis- She had take in suspecting Miss Vanbrugh . am oertain , no hand in the murder , of that and your suspicions are baseless . " " We shall see , sir , " said Rooksby , calmly . " You are naturally favourably disposed to- wards the young lady , and don't like to think that she could do such a thing , but I start without any prejudice for or against , and am able to hold the scales level . I am telling you all this in confidence , sir , and I hope I can a secret and to rely upon you to treat it as communicate any facts that may our to you later in connection with the tragedy . I know I have no case at present , absolutely no proof , but Miss Vanbrugh's answers have not satis fied me , and I have my suspicions of her . You say you do not know of any rival , but I am certain that Miss Vanbrugh is either shielding or she killed Lord Patmore herself . " " You are mistaken ; you are certainly mis- Miss taken , Mr. Rooksby , " said David . Vanbrugh is incapable of doing such a thing . You are wasting your time in endeavouring to find anything which will confirm your suspi- someone cions . " It is really surprising what women will do occasionally , Mr. Emerson , " said Inspector Rooksby , rising with a smile , " even when they happen to be young and beautiful . You will treat all I have said in strict confidence , sir ? " David nodded , nervously twisting his mous- the detective's inquiring tache as he met glance . " You are upset and shocked at the very idea of Miss Vanbrugh being guilty , " com- mented Inspector Rooksby . " Well , of course I may be wrong , but you will admit , on con- sideration , that such scraps of evidence as I have gathered seem to point in the direction I have indicated . No one can see the end of the trail yet . I am obliged to you , Mr. Emerson , for what you have told me . I may make some- thing of it . Drop me a note if any ides should occur to you . Good - afternoon , sir ; thank you again - and remember , mum's the word ! " He nodded brightly , pulled down his waist- coat , and took up his hat . David rang for the servant , quietly bade the detective good afternoon , waited until he heard the outer door close behind his caller , then dropped into a chair . " Good Heavens ! " he said aloud , his face suddenly drawn , haggard , and miserable , his eyes full of trouble . Good Heavens ! have I done ? CHAPTER XX . What THE ROSS GAZETTE - THURSDAY , MARCH 28 , 1914 . FACTS AND FANCIES . CHINESE HUMOUR . DRESSMAKING AT HOME . BY SYLVIA A Neat Shirt Blouse . nands in appeal . For my sake , for the sake of your uncle , for - for - oh ! David , if you love me , don't do that . I have had a detec- tive calling , too , an Inspector Rookaby from Scotland Yard , asking questions , and I In the Spirit of the East , " a magazine de- believe he is suspicious of me . I have done nothing , said nothing , to dispel his suspivoted to Asiatic studies , Elizabeth Ochler cions , because I knew that while he was Heimerdinger has published some short stories devoting his attention to me you need have which are part of the popular stock - in - trade of is always sure of a welcome , as in these days to me you no fear , " " It was the same man who was here , " said David , dully . " He does suspect you , Ruth . Oh , I can't allow it - it can't go on . I will confess , and have done with it . " " Don't , please don't ! " said Ruth again , her eyes streaming . " Let him go on suspect ing - me . He can prove nothing , and do me no harm . You may consider yourself safe now , David . " " You shall not marry this man , " said " Your David , fiercely , seizing her hands . father shall not barter you - you shall not barter yourself - as the price of my safety . If you sell yourself to this man , I swear that I will go to the police at once and confess everything . How long has your father given you to decidet " Three days . " " Three days ; within that time I can be out of England , and your father can denounce me if he cares to do so . If you will not allow me to confess and end it all- " " No , no ! " sobbed Ruth . " It will be better for me , better for every- one , that I should clear out of England . Try to forget me , dear ; try to be happy . I shall always love you - have always loved you - and I cannot , will not , ruin your life . " " David , I can't let you go I can't give you up ! " sobbed Ruth , clinging to him in an abandon of grief . For a moment he strained her to his breast , and in that moment he overcame a temptation to accept what the Fates had placed in his arms , to ask this sweet girl to share his shame share the guilt of blood ; then , gently , he put her away . " Be brave , Ruth , " he said , hoarsely . " Be brave , darling . I am not fit to touch you . I should never have told you my love . I am unworthy . Try to forget , dear heart ; remember me only as a man with blood on his hands - but better still , forget . And remem- ber that you must not sacrifice yourself for my sake . Good - bye , and Heaven bless you always . " Ruth was quivering with emotion . He had only to say the word and she would gladly have linked her fate with his , but she realised that he was acting rightly . She dried her eyes , bravely choked back her tears , and held out her hand . she whispered , " I shall never forget , " " never love anyone else . ' She stood still and silent for a moment , then suddenly kissed she bent forward , David on the cheek , and before he had taken a step she was out of the room and was fumbling wildly with the latch of the outer door . David was trembling as he opened the door , but he resisted the temptation that assailed him with redoubled force - and let her go without another word . For some minutes he stood by the open door , until the sound of Ruth's hurrying foot- steps had died away , then went back , de- solated , to his desolate room to rail ineffectu- ally at Fate . And Fate always gets the best of the argument and has the last word . Once He did not go out , abandoned his intention of calling on Constance , and spent the night alone in his rooms with his thoughts . he went to a drawer , took a revolver , and stood for a time with the weapon in his hand ; then suddenly he threw the thing back into the drawer , clenched his teeth , and squared his shoulders . No , that was the line of least resistance , the coward's way out - and he was an Emerson , and a man . Life had little or no attraction for him now , the cup was bitter , but he would drain it to the dregs . He rose early after a wretched night , a night of misery , of snatches of slumber and of frightful areams , woke from a night . mare of sleep to the nightmare of life . As he toyed with his breakfast the idea which had possessed him after his struggle with Haggard came into his mind again , and he re- solved suddenly that he would put it to the test . " At least I can solve the mystery of the #I identity of Egypto , ' " he soliloquised . can satisfy myself on one point that has troubled me . Yes . I'll do it ! " He spent an hour studying & Continental Bradshaw and the shipping lists in the news- papers , wrote few letters , and at last , having dressed himself with care and taken the precaution slip a revolver into the breast pocket of his fashionably - cut morning coat , he sallied forth and strolled slowly to Old Bond - street . He had selected the visit- B ing - card of an acquaintance - a fast young " man about town , " with more money than sense - from the pile in his card - tray , and he fingered it as he walked up the stairs to Egypto's flat . " Yes , sir , Egypto is in and disengaged , " said the attendant , in answer to David's in- quiry . " I will take in your name and ask if he will see you . Mr. Emerson , is it not ? " that " No , don't mention said name , " David , producing the card and a half - sove- Take in this card , and don't drop a reign . word as to my having been here before . Do you understand ? The man looked doubtful for a moment , then he pocketed the coin , and nodded . " Very good , sir , but if you think you'll have the guv'nor you're making an error , " he said . " He's a wonderful man , sir , and I shouldn't be surprised if he knows you're here now without even seeing you . " " I'll chance that , " said David . " I think I can play a joke on him . Take in that card . " The man nodded again , and vanished into the inner chamber , but presently emerged grinning . " Will you step this way , sir , " he said , holding open the door . " My master will see you . " China . One of these runs as follows : A pattern of a plain and useful shirt blouse of rapid changes of mode one's stock of such wear always neede replenishing , and one can- not keep one's blouses from one year to another as was formerly so frequently done by thrifty- minded wearers . The For the first of this week's sketches , there- fore , No. 1,770 , I have selected a very neat and It is very well suited to the simple affair . matronly wearer , for whom it is more especially intended , as it has the ordinary armholes , which they usually prefer to the Magyar styles . " A mandarin went on a journey with his secretary to a remote village in order to settle quarrel . The ' mandarin , who had been pro- strated by a serious illness , wore an india- rubber nose of artistic shape and colour and a pair of spectacles with large glasses . elders of the village prepared for him a sump . tuous repast , consisting of mountains of fowl and pork . In the course of it a ray of sunlight He struck the cold nose of the mandarin . sneezed convulsively , and his nose fell off . The bench on which he sat was narrow , and was placed close up to the table , so that he could not dive down to retrieve his property with the necessary promptitude . However , his secretary kept his presence of mind and rose to the occasion . Planting his foot on the nose he said , Let be ! You mustn't dive down after a chicken bone ! ' The mandarin immediately held up the long sleeve of his silk robe before his face , pleaded a severe attack of toothache , and left the table , to lie down on a bed in an adjoining room . He refused to see anybody , and at twilight next morning he got into his sedan - chair and returned to his city . But the secretary had achieved his am- bition ; he decided , the quarrel as it seemed to him best , and received the bribe which would otherwise have gone into the mandarin's pocket . " SOME IRISH BULLS . There is a churchyard in Ireland at the en- trance to which is a notice : " Only those liv- ing in the parish buried in this graveyard . " In Ulster churchyard there is a tombstone , " Erected to ne memory of John Phillips , accidentally shot as a mark of affection by his brother . " Another stone erected over the grave of a Bailor ( at Belturbet , Ireland ) bears the follow- ing : " Here lies the body of John Mound , lost at sea and never found . " An Irish M.P. , lecturing in a Scotch town recently , convinced the audience that Irish- men were not the only people who made " bulls . " He told of a Scotch M.P. who , in the discussion in Parliament on the Insurance Bill , informed the House that in his constitu- ency in the North many people died " without the assistance of a doctor . " FRUIT AS A DIET . The eating of fruit is a comparatively modern practice in the Middle Ages men lived chiefly on flesh and farinaceous foods , fresh fruits and vegetables being almost un- regarded . As a result , says the Woman at Home , though strong , robust men , they had ailments which are almost unknown to us to- day . Scurvy , for instance , a most ravishing disease , was common in the days of much dried and salted meat , while many of the dreadful plagues and fevers which frequently 88 much to swept over Europe were due faulty feeding as to sanitation . Fruit contains almost no nutriment , and only bananas and dates are really foods which are capable of supporting life . The value of fruit lies in its proportion of carbohydrates ( sugar ) , its large quantity of liquid , and cer- tain salts and acids which human beings can hardly obtain in any other form . These salts are valuable in cleansing and purifying the blood , and in counteracting the disadvantages For this reason fruit of a liberal flesh diet . should often be eaten with meat . To those who think this strange advice I would suggest that we already do something in this direction with tomatoes in salad , apple sauce , slices of lemon with fish , and so on . ABOUT COMMON SNAKES . The grass - snake , the smooth snake ( un happily nearly extinct ) , the blind worm ( con- stantly treated as viper ) , all the lizards , the deadly askard of legend ( which is not a rep- tile at all ) , all these creatures , innocent , and often as beautiful as wild flowers , are in- variably stamped upon by the carter's boot , cleft by the gardener's spade , and shrieked at by otherwise intelligent ladies , as though they Still , it must were dangerous monstrosities . be admitted that the feeling of repulsion for snakes lies very deep in the human heart . A single glance at the viper discloses & curious black - brown zig - zag line running The down the entire length of the back . harmless grass - snake and the slow - wörm have no such line . The grass - snake is chiefly re- markable for its orange or deep - yellow colour , but this mark is not present in all in- dividuals . When first caught is shows its disapproval of captivity by hissing loudly , and however tightly it may be grasped it ap- pears to flow through the hands in its efforts to escape . It is singularly susceptible to kindness , however , soon learning to ooil con- fidently round the wrist or neek of its owner , and in many little ways expressing its satis- faction that a human being should be found sufficiently enlightened . to treat it as a friend . The slow - worm , really a lizard , but with the outward appearance of a snake , is also It has a somewhat distressful easily tamed . habit of breaking pieces off itself - hence its name , Anguis fragilis " -but the - mutilation does not appear to disconcert it , and the " broken part soon grows again . 6on , and I take it that you were well acquain- hands , probably the most wretched man in the determined , and shut the door carefully . tongue ; and it does not steal the milk of ted with all the people there . nware Were you was engaged to that Lord Patmore Miss Vanbrugh The question took David somewhat by sur- prise , and he started slightly . " Yes , as a matter of fact , I was , " he answered , " but I don't know how you know . The engagement had not been made public , and none of the other guests at Eynsbury knew . " " Then how did you know , Mr. Emerson ! " asked Rooksby , quickly . " Lord Patmore mentioned the matter to me on the night before he met his death , " an- swered David , coolly , " but I thought it was not to be made public for a time . " That is so , and I understand that Miss Vanbrugh and her people do not wish it known now , " said Rooksby , " but it is my business to find out things . I take it as you knew that you were a friend of Lord Pat more , Mr. Emerson ! " " No , only an aquaintance . " He was still sitting with his head on his whole of London , when his servant tapped at the door again . " A lady wishing to see you , sir , " an- nounced Dunlop . " She did not give her name . " David raised his head and scowled at the man , scarcely understanding the purport of his words . I suppose , Dunlop . " " A lady ! " he said , dully . " Some mistake , " The lady asked for you , sir . " " Oh , hang it , then , show her in ! " ex- claimed David , completely out of temper with everything . A moment later he was on his feet , staring in bewilderment , scarcely able to believe his eyes , for his visitor was none other than Ruth ! It was perhaps indiscreet , but not un- natural , that Ruth should have decided to come to David and explain her trouble . come " David , I know I shouldn't have here , " she said , breathlessly , as David took her hands , " but I didn't know what to do and David walked in quickly , his face grim and Egypto was bending over the crystal ball , and it was some moments before he looked up . When he did raise his eyes he gave a percep- tible start , and glanced quickly at the visit- ing - card that lay on the table at his elbow . The name on that is not mine , as you Bee , " said David , bending across the table . " I thought you might not care to see David for reasons " you own , Before leaving the snake it may be well to dismiss a few of the fallacies which cluster so thickly around this much - maligned animal . It does not sting ; it does not hiss with its cows . It is not clammy or sticky to the touch : on the contrary , it is clean and bright as ivory ; it does not coil round animals and crush them to death ; and , above all , the viper of does not take the protective measure swallowing ite young in times of danger . As s " Almost every great authority ouce said , Popular notion about a snake is an error . " Emerson Mr. of your VALUE OF THE PANCAKE .. Egypto , and I particularly wanted to see you this morning . Considered from a physiological point of " What do demanded mean ? " " Egypto , " trying to speak calmly , but with view , the custom of eating pancakes is com an angry light in his dark , deep - set eyes . mendable , says the Lancet ; it is a satisfac " Stop What are you doing ? How dare you ! " tory fact that they have become popular David had calmly lifted the dark shade sweets , for they are nourishing and digestible from the lamp on the table , so that he could food . A review of the ingredients which better see the face of the man whose disguise provide the formula shows at once that the he was anxious to penetrate . " You surely are not afraid of light ? " asked David , sardonically . He had edged round the table as he spoke , wanted to explain . I was afraid to write , and suddenly hie hands finshed out , grasping " You are a friend of Miss Vanbrugh , per afraid to make an appointment , and took ad- simultaneously the flowing hair and beard haps ! " vantage of an opportunity to run out . You the angry fakir and tearing away his dis Well , yes . " don't mind , do you ? ' guise . " Egypto " " You can tell me , no doubt , whether Lord " Mind ! " ejaculated David , and the but too late ! " oried out , made a anatoh Patmore had a rival ? " manner in which he said the one word ex- pressed his meaning fully . " Sit down , Ruth . You are looking white and worried . thing has gone wrong . " " No I mean well , I'll explain , " said Ruth , hesitatingly . " David , I don't know what to do . " A rival ? " echoed David . " A rival . Do you know if there was any other man anxious to marry Miss Vanbrugh , any man who had quarrelled with Lord Pat more ? " David was silent for a few seconds , and the detective imagined that he was thinking ; in ' reality he was mastering an impulse to blurt out the truth and have done with the whole thing . " Miss Vanbrugh is a very beautiful and attractive young lady with a host of ad- mirers , " he said at last , slowly and gravely " But I cannot name a man who could seri- ously be regarded as a rival to Lord Patmore . " " A pity , " commented the detective , slowly . David had dissembled so successfully that even the alert Rooksby's suspicions had not been stirred . " You seem to have known both parties pretty well , Mr. Emerson , did it appear to you that Lord Patmore and Miss Vanbrugh were on the best of terms ? " " Why , what do you mean ? " asked David , in surprise . " You have heard they were en- gaged . What are you driving at ? " Inspector Rooksby hesitated for seconds before responding , then he bent for- ward gravely . few " I will take you into my confidence , Mr. Emerson . because I believe von can beln ma . " came Some- She plunged suddenly into her story , re- lating the terms of her father's offer , and his threat to denounce David if she refused to comply with his wishes . " I to tell you that you need have no further fear , David , " she concluded , tremulously . " I have decided to accept Mr. Vanderpuige . " " Ruth , you must not ! " cried David , pas- sionately . " I will not permit it . love the man ? " " No , but " Do you " Then you shall not sacrifice yourself on my behalf , " said David , firmly . His face was white and drawn , and he was only restraining his agitation by the exercise of a great effort . " I was thinking of you before you came in , Ruth , and I have decided to confess . There has been a detective here this afternoon , and I find that an innocent person is suspected . My duty is clear , dear - I must give my- self up . " David ! David ! Oh , please , please don't | do that ! " cried Ruth , greatly agitated , springing to her feet and holding out her 1 pancake is a singularly complete diet , con laining , that is to say , all classes of food materials . It is rich alike in proteins , oarbo hydrates , fats , and mineral substances , all in an acceptably assimilable form . It is doubt ful whether there is single manufactured or patent food upon the market which can claim such a valuable range of dietetio pro- perties . Apart , moreover , from its dietetio value , the pancake possesses an important " Good Heavens ! " gasped David , recolling in amazement , the false hair still olutobed in his hands . " You ! " The man who was standing glaring , speech . lecithin , inasmuch as it is rich in less with passion , was not Henry Haggard , but Sir Nicholas Vanbrugh I ( To be continued . ) 4 Wines in 1 Wonderful tonic , refreshing , nourishing . chilarating and stimulating Restores weakened vitality . JUST TRY IT !!! SEDNA Coca Wine Kola Wine Port Wine Beef Wine A physical and mental food suitable for invalids or healthy . Is a magnificent pick- md - up and very palatable . Send now for particulars to DEANS , LOGAN & Co. , Ltd. , 85 , GLTower St. , London NOTE - Each bottle contains eleven glasses . which is now known to have special significance in the processes of nutri- hon and metabolism . The old farmer , intending to go for a drive , ordered the servant to get the trap ready . When dressed he said to his little niece ( who was spending the holidays on the farm ) : " Edith , go and see if the horse is in the trap . " Edith returned and replied coolly : " No. uncle ; the horse is not in the trap , but he's standing between two poles close to it . " He was the smallest boy in the class , and his teacher noticed particularly that morning that he had a far - away look in his eyes . To test if he was interested in what abe was saying , she asked him the following question : Now Johnnie , what do you know of the Medes and Persians ? " Johnnie , after & pause : " Please , teacher , I never keep track of these minor league teams . " Tomkins ( reading letter received from his brother ) " I long to leave all towns behind me to become an intrepid Arctic explorer , to climb high mountains , and brave raging torrents ; in fact , to do anything out of the ordinary run of things . " a . " Admiring Friend : " What a brave fel low ! Is that all ? Tomkins : " No , there's a posteoript . He says I will come over and see you to - morrow , weather permitting . " " PAPER PATTERN No. 1,770 . narrow turn- The neck is provided with a down collar , with which a band can be worn , or to which a high collar can be secured . But as the neck is closely fitting it can quite well be worn by the matron , who will find it a most comfortable style for a workaday blouse . In the accompanying diagram have shown how to arrange the pattern on 32 - inch goods , which is the usual width for patterned delaine and blouse material in general , though 27 - inch is also met with , and also double - width woollen goods ; but the placing will be the same in ang case . Place and pin carefully in position , then mark round and wheel - mark the tucks - in order to have these quite even . If you have not a wheel , or a stiletto , with which to indi- cate their position use a coarse pin , with which to do so . It can be done with care- Cut Edges ™ ful pricking . Codar Selvedges of 32 - inch Material Cuff Sleeve gradi DIAGRAM FOR No. 1,770 . Fold Mark the notches and the centre of fronte , and , when cut out , join , open and press the shoul der seams , before making the tucks , which should then be tacked and stitched evenly , down back and fronts and press Now face the right front with a strip of the mate- rial a few inches back , and stitch this about a quar ter of an inch from the edge , as you see in the sketch , from the centre of neck . Make the buttonholes , which , as they are cut on the cross , had better be stitched round by machine , before they are cut and worked . If you pre- fer it , however , they can be only simu- lated affairs for ornament , with .press studs or hooks and eyes as the real fasteners . The left side of front is merely hemmed , rather widely , to form a button - stand . Now join the under- arms , neaten , then hem the lower edge , and press all nicely . Make the collar , stitching this to correspond with the front , and finish off in the centre with a hook - and - eye fastening . Join up the seams , make the cuffs , gather the corresponding por- tion of sleeve , arrange in this , stitch , and finish off . Now arrange the sleeves in the armholes , sew firmly in place , and neaten inside . blouse will take about 2 yards of material . MATCHES More than half the matches used in Eng- land are made abroad . ENGLAND'S GLORY - MATCHES ENGLAND in are made England . Every box you buy means MORE WORK FOR BRITISH WORKERS . MORELAND , GLOUCESTER . stands up and gives the Medici effect which is so popular nowadaya . The ends , I may point out , are finished off with handsome silk tas- selled ornaments , and a frill of the same silk sa the ruche edges the sleeves . The 1 A Matron's Smart but Useful Wrap . The loose form of wrap is likely to be as much favoured as ever this coming season , much to the satisfaction of matronly wearers . As these wraps in our uncertain climate are always likely to be in request , I have added to my list of patterns one which I hope will prove very popular with those readers whom it is likely to suit . It is intended to be made of the new soft make of moiré , broché , satin , or silk , in all of PAPER PATTERN No. 1,771 . which it would make an extremely smart and neeful wrap . taffetas silk , starting from nothing The neck is finished off with a ruche of plain the enda , and widening at the centre of back . where it DELICIOUS COFFEE . RED WHITE & BLUE For Breakfast & after Dinner . WORDS OF WISDOM . Faithfulness in little things is sometimes Do not notice all you see , nor heed all you hear . The cost is cut on Magyar lines , so is ex - great . tremely easy to make , as there are but two seams , viz . , those of the under - arms , whilst the front and lower edges are merely turned in over & strip of muslin , to meet and face those of the lining , which is made up separately . A double line of stitching about 4in . from the margin gives a finish which is both simple and effective . The wrap , will take about 24 yards of double . width moiré , and the same of lining , with of & yard of taffetas for the ruche and frilla . HOW TO OBTAIN PATTERNS . Our paper patterns are specially out for us from designs expressly prepared for this column , and the cost of each complete pattern is 6 d . post free . Address all letters , enclosing stamps for patterns , to " Sylvia , " Whitefriars House , Carmelite street , London , E.C. Be sure and mention the number of the pattern required when order- ing . Patterns will be despatched within three- days of the application bein , received . " The Cook's Best Friend . " BORWICK'S BAKING POWDER . WISE AND OTHERWISE . To avoid criticism say nothing , be nothing , do nothing . Motto for a Rugby football team .- " Try , try , try again . " A flirt is always " on the go , " but she never gets anywhere . Many a man is busy in the present making a past for the future . There is one good point about big troubles- they eat up little ones . No women are so self - righteous as those who have never been tempted . If a man has no sense of humour he is sure to be funny at the wrong time . When a man is always telling how honest he is we begin to get suspicious . It is hard to be poor , but , all the same , it is one of the easiest things in the world . They Women do not really require kisses . only want to know that they are kissable . " The Law Courts is a place where they dis- pense with justice . " - Extract from boy's essay . " My proposal had a bad effect on Winifred . " " Did it ? " Yes , it sent her into a decline ! " is the " Edgar , what Zoology Teacher : highest form of animal life ? " Edgar : giraffe . " " The Mother ( to Zoo attendant ) : " My little boy wants to see the monkeys . Can you direct us to the apiary ? " " Mary this chair is covered with dust ! " " Why , so it is , mum . I don't suppose anyone's sat on it lately . " " I've never heard him say an unkind word about anybody . " " No , he's too busy talking about himself . " If a girl tells you coyly that it is her birth- day , you can save money by telling her she does not look it . It is said that a man is most proud of himself between forty and fifty . Of course , that is when he is getting on . " Aunt : " Willie , how is it that you are such a I'm bad boy all the time ? " Willie : " I ain't . asleep part of the time . " It is the woman who boasts of having a mind of her own who is always very ready to give a piece of it to her husband . Why do policemen always lick their pencils Is it to make when taking notes of a charge ? the case look as black as possible ? Brown : " You seem more satisfied with your Has she learnt wife's cooking than formerly . with time ? " Smith : " No , I have . " When a fellow stops buying extravagant pro- sents for a girl it is a sign that she has either refused him or promised to marry him . The Drill Sergeant : The bullet of our new rifles will go through twenty inches of solid wood . Remember that , you blockheads ? " Edith : Roxleigh " Jack is good - looking enough , but I don't care for his ways . " Edna : " Never mind about his ways , my dear ; think of his means . " Brown : " Tompkins is having an awful time with his new motor - car . " Jones : " In what way ? " Brown : " Every time he repairs it he has a lot of parts left over that he can't find a place for . " Patronising Visitor ( to hostess's little girl ) : " How are you , my dear ? " Little Girl : " Very well , thank you . " Visitor : " Now you should Little Girl : " But I don't ask me how I am . " I want to know ! " Policeman : " Stand Back . Re . there " e porter : " But I'm a newspaper man and want to find out about this fire . " Policeman : " Stand back , I say . Ye can find out all about it in the papers in the morning . " It was Robert's first visit to the Zoo . " What do you think of the animals ? " inquired Uncle Ben . After a critical inspection of the exhibit the boy replied : " I think the kangaroo and the elephant should change tails . " " Do you think that young man who calls here so often means business , Mary ! " said an in- " I think he do , mum , ' quiring mistress . " He's begun to answered the blushing cook . complain about my cooking already . " " What a graceful dancer your daughter is , " breathed the insinuating youth . " Sir , " replied the alert mother , " I want you to understand that my daughter dances only the latest dances . She learnt several years after gracefulness went out of date . Auntie ( who is taking her nephew , age ten , out for a ride ) : " Aren't you enjoying the run , Frank ? You seem awfully quiet . " Frank : " Well , auntie , I'm just thinking what your young man would say if he knew that you were out with me alone . " " My charge for taking out a tooth , madam , 18 five shillings . " " But , doctor , isn't that rather Ah , but dear ? Other dentists only ask one . " you must remember , ma'am . they , hurry over their work , while sometimes I spend an hour or so drawing a tooth . " It Ah , " Why , Clara , dear , what has happened ! bot a month since your marriage , and I find wu sighing and moping already ! " Hilda , darling ! George is standing as member for the county , you know , and I've only just learnt from the opposition what a really dread- ful man I have married ! " Husband and Host ( holding forth on women's love of jewels ) : " It is quite remarkable how primitive women remain in spite of civilisa- tion . They are as barbaric to - day as their ancestors of thousands of years ago in fact , Laconic everything about them is barbaric ! " Guest : Even their husbands . " Judge : " So the prisoner hit you on the head with a brick , did McGinty : Yes , yer honour . " Judge : " But it seems he didn't quite kill you , any way . " McGinty : " No , bad cess to him ; but it's wishin ' he had Oi do be . " McGinty : Judge : " Why do you wish that ? " " Begorry , thin Oi would have seen the schoun- drel hanged for murther 1 " Friendship is the greatest bond in the world . JEREMY TAYLOR . Live and let live is a good maxim . Live and help live is a better . a mistake , but none Anyone may make save a fool will continue in it Procrastination of a good deed has often brought about repentance . - OLEIM . There is but one failure , and that is not to be true to the best one knows . - FARRAR . The woof of life is dark , But it is shot with a warp of gold . , -ROBERTSON , The happiness of your life depends upon the character of your thoughts . - MARCUS AURELIUS . The lazy person waits for something to turn up ; the ambitious one goes out and turns it up . Habits are soon assumed , but when we strive to strip them off , ' tie being flayed alive . - coWPER . Failure , after much perseverance , is better than never to have had a striving worth call- ing a failure . - GEORGE ELIOT . narrow The road ambition travels is too for friendship , too crooked for love , too rugged for honesty , too dark for science . No man can be brave who considers pain to be the greatest evil of life ; nor temperate who considers pleasure to be the highest good . -CICERO . To rejoice in another's prosperity is to give content to your own lot ; to mitigate another's grief is to alleviate or dispel your awn . EDWARDS . When you make a mistake , do not look back at it long . Mistakes are lessons of wis- The be changed , dom . The past cannot future is yet in your power . con- A firm faith is the best divinity ; a good clear life is the best philosophy ; & science is the best law ; honesty is the best policy ; and temperance the best physic . Who then is free ? He who is wisely lord of himself ; whom neither poverty , nor death , nor bonds terrify ; who is strong to resist his appetites and despise honours , and is com- plete in himself . - HORACE . Aim at perfection in everything , though in most things it is unattainable ; however , they who aim at it and persevere will come much nearer to it than those whose laziness and despondency make them give it up as unattainable . If we must know the right in order to do it , it is equally needful that we do it in order to know it . The habit of prompt and unquestioning obedience to whatever appeals to us as a duty , puts us into the very best condition for learning more and higher truth . Neither let mistakes nor wrong directions , of which every man in his studies and else where , falls into many , discourage you . There is precious instruction to be got by finding we were wrong . Let a man try faithfully , man- fully to be right ; he will grow daily more and more right . - CARLYLE . TRUE HAPPINESS . Happiness consists in loving , not in being loved ; being loved can only make one con- ceited and selfish ; love is the true Jacob's ladder that reaches from earth to heaven - is the one rope extended to us poor creatures to draw us from the pit in which we are strug- gling , to raise us above the perpetual changes and miseries of life to a knowledge of beauty and truth and purity and pence MANDELL CREIGHTON . INFLUENCE your You cannot escape it- it is yours , a mine from which you must pro- duce the slag of evil or the jewels of happiness , Whether you dig in a ditch or make mil lions by your brain , you are every moment , a living , flame - like agent , playing like a rapier o & stone - crusher upon the lives of your associates and the sons of your associates . The influence of you and men like you has founded religions and built their temples . Or committed orimes and induced men to murder .. Remember always this : You are brother's keeper . You are Influence . Or pointed the way to ideals and made them parts of human existence . Or pillaged the poor and pitched the tents of misery . Influence never dies . Whether it springs into power with the suddenness of inspiration , or crawls through the years from the mahogany desk of a mil lionaire to the deformed lad , robbed of youth by sweated labour in his factory , it is ever- lasting . Regard your influence as a treasure - house of wonders . If you do , you will comfort those who mourn . And guide into flowery fields feet that have trod only the bramble and the flint . And throw down through the coming years golden chain to loop together those things that are lovely , those things that are noble , those things that are high . - Everyone's . 6. & KEARBLEY'S ORIGINAL Widow Welch's Female Pills Prompt and reliable for Latin . The only Garuine Awarded CERTIFICATE of MERIT at the Tasmanian Exhibition , 189 . 100 Tears Reputation . Ordered by Specialiste for the Cure of All Female Complaints . Sold in boxes , 1 and 2/9 , of all himiste , or post from . 1 / 2 - nd 2/10 from CATHERINE KEARSLEY ( DEPT . ) , 42 , Waterloo Rd.London.S.E Printed and Published for the Ross GAZETTE LIMITED , by GODFREY M. MORTON , t their Offices , High - street and Church- street , Ross , in the County of Heraford THURSDAY , MARCH 26 , 1914 . BENJAMIN'S PECTORINE The Unrivalled Cough Cur Is sold only by J. Benjamin , Cash Ch Bottles , 9 d . and 1/4 VOL . XLVIII . SALES BY AUOTI COOPER AND PR BTOOK SALESMEN AND AUCTIONEERS . PROBATE , ESTATE , & HOTEL [ ESTABLISHED VE 70 Y GENERAL INSURANCE AND SHIPP TIMBER SURVEYORS , PUBLIC A ESTATES MANAGED ; RENTS , TITHES COLLECTED . Bailiffs ( by appointment ) under tural Holdings Act . Mr. Coope & County Valuer under the Fi AGENTS FOR THE County Fire Office ( Limited ) , Pro Railway Passengers , General Ass Commercial Union , Scottish Ins Guardian Plate Glass , Hailst FURNITURE WAREHOU ADVANCES MADE on Sales , Mortgages Negotiated ALBION CHAMBERS , MARKET - PLAC SALE FIXTURE Fhis Day . - Sale of 45 , High - street ( i tion of Mr. T. Ma King's Head Hotel , This Day . - At Green Dragon Inn Ya of superior Househol and other Effects . - 8 other Store Cattle , i Market , at 11 a.m. Fat Cattle at 11.45 . April 9. Sale of Cows and April 23. - Ross Stock Market . Shortly . Sale of valuable Househol Live Stock , and Ont- at Thatch Close , Lle property of 8. O. B ( who is leaving ) . Shortly . - Important landed Propert Further Appointments respectfully ROSS STOCK MARK THURSDAY , the 9th APRIL MERS . COOPER and will BELL by AUCTION , Market , a large Consignment of FAT & STORE CA CALVES , SHEEP , and P Commencing with the Pigs at 1 Fat Cattle at 11.45 . At 11 a.m. , Stable Utensils , Harnes SALE THIS DAY . 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 AP At 3.30 o'clock in the Aftern THE FREEHOLD S With Plate - Glass Window ( and E trance to the Residential par Premises ) , situate immediately o King's Head Hotel and the Cor Public Buildings , and in close p the Town Hall and Banks ; for years in the occupation of Mr. The Tailor ( whose Lease expires at next ) , at the yearly rent of £ 45 . The Property comprises on t Floor , commodious and lofty SI TING or CUTTING - OUT ROOM Offices , and small Courtyard ; a First and Second Floors . Two Sit and Three Bedrooms , fitted Cup Shelves . There is a large undergr with Rolling - way from the Stree The Premises , which are built , are especially convenientl trally placed for any kind of busi are bounded on two sides by th Premises of the " Ross Gazette and by the Shop of Mr. E. G. D To view , apply to Mr. Maj Premises ; and for all other partic Auctioneers ; or to Messrs . COLL Solicite Auction Offices , Market Place , SALE THIS DAY . GREEN DRAGON INN BROOKEND STREET , RO ESSRS . COOPER and Mfavoured with instruction A. T. PRICE , who has taken over the m to SELL by AUCTION , as above , THIS DAY ( THURSDAY ) , 2nd Ar His Antique and other HOUSEHOLD FURN And EFFECTS ; also the APPO of BUTCHER'S SHOP and Slat SPRING CART , & c . , as fally ad week . The Sale at 1.30 o'cloc Albion Chambers , Ross . ESSRS . COOPER and Me several enquiries to HOLDINGS , with a little Land NISHED and UNFURNISHED E SANI rent . ANDRINGHAM VILLA , decorated throughout ) , TO L TOLET , with immediate the BLACKSMITH'S SHO House and Garden attached , Bita hotise , 1 miles from RoBB . - R ticulars of COOPER and PREECE , Ros то O LET , in the suburbs gentleman's RESIDENCE veniently arranged . Stables , gr meadow land . Convenient for cricket , and boating . - Apply , Coop RADOC VILLA , Glou LET . Three sitting - ro tory , seven bedrooms ; bath ( h . and Excellent walled garden , with Immediate possession . Near Go close to Town and Station . - Appl PREECE , Ross . LET , at Hom Green a TOY COTTAGES with lar and Pigsty . — Apply to COOPER and |