Ross Gazette 5th March 1914 - Page 9
Ross Gazette 5th March 1914 - Page 9
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| Date | 05/03/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 5th March 1914 |
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FOREIGN MATCHES More than half matches used in Eng- land are made abroad . the ENGLAND'S GLORY - MATCHES ENGLAND [ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED . ] AT DEAD are made in England . Every box you buy means MORE WORK FOR BRITISH WORKERS . MORELAND , GLOUCESTER . irretrievably . I loved Ruth Vanbrugh , as you know ; I love her still , and I find that she loves OF NIGHT . me , and that Patmore was nothing to her she was being forced - into an engagement by her Don't you understand ? parents . She loves me , and I - I can't offer her a hand with blood on it I can't ask her to share BY CHARLES PROCTER Author of " The Dice of God , " " What Shall it my shame ! " Profit a Man ? " & c . CHAPTER XIII . For some minutes after the street door had closed behind Sir Nicholas Vanbrugh , David He al- stood lost in bewildered amazement . most doubted the evidence of his own eyes , so impossible did it seem that Sir Nicholas could have been in the house . But there could be no doubt as to his identity . David had seen his face clearly , and knew he had made no mistake . Why had he been here ? Was , Grinwald blackmailing him , too ? Had he been to make an appeal to Grinwald - but , if so , where was Grinwald , and why had Sir Nicholas locked the door of the room and taken away the key ? " This " I give it up ! " muttered David . becomes I more and more mysterious ; . can't get back by the way I came ; I shall have to go boldly out by the front door . Well , there doesn't seem to be anyone stirring . " He walked quietly down the few steps to the hall , opened the door , and passed out , shutting the door as quietly as possible after him . Recollecting that he had left the con- necting door in the cupboard open , he went round the corner and admitted himself again to Haggard's house , closed the cupboard , and left everything as he had found it . This done , he went home to his chambers , dressed for dinner and drove round to his uncle's house . " " Sir Eliot is dining out to - night , sir , " the butler announced . " No , sir , he did not say where , but informed me that he would be late . to breakfast to- Tell him to expect me morrow morning . Ross . " Very good , sir . " Sir Eliot was looking worried , and as pale as the mahogany hue of his complexion would permit , when David greeted him at the break fast - table on the following morning . " You're looking off colour , unele , " com- mented David , as he drew in his chair . " Biliousness ? " I'll tell you later .. " No , worry - Grinwald . your breakfast , " replied Sir Get on with Eliot , shortly . My dear boy , I quite understand , " said Sir Eliot , patting him on the shoulder . " Bear up , my lad ; don't do anything rash , and remember that you are an Emerson . " David took his leave , and went back to his There was chambers feeling very miserable . another note from Lady Constance , and he sighed a trifle impatiently as he read it : DEAR DAVID , Have you forgiven me ? Do please come round and see me to - day . I waited in vain all day yesterday . - CONSTANCE . " " I suppose I had better go , " thought David , " but I do hope there won't be another I'll go round at once . " . scene . " There is a gentleman wishing to see you , sir , " announced David's man at that moment , bringing in a card on a salver . " The Rev. Fabian Grinwald . Ah ! " ex- " Yes , claimed David , dropping the card . show him in , Dunlop and don't be alarmed if you hear a row . " . Dunlop raised his eyebrows a trifle , but merely said : " Very good , sir , " and showed the Rev. Fabian Grinwald in . " Well , what do you want ? " demanded David , brusquely , as Grinwald entered . " I thought I would call and see you about that contribution I asked for , " said Grin- wald , coolly . 8 gave you " Lady Darenth pounds , " snapped David . thousand " And I want a similar sum from you , Mr. Emerson , " said Grinwald . " I de- asked consequences for a human " Go to the deuce ! " said David . cline to give you a farthing . " " You know the Grinwald , menacingly . consequences ? " 48 " Yes , and I know the you too when I denounce you parasite - a man who makes a living by fraud It will mean seven . and theft and blackmail . years for you , you cur , whatever happens to Clear out of this room ; your presence contaminates it . " me . " You shall suffer for this , " began Grin- wald , " you and your precious uncle " But David silenced him suddenly by mak- ing a pounce at him , grasping him by the collar , and , with his knuckles in his neck , run- " I , too , have something to tell after break - ning him out of the room . fast , something that will surprise you , " said David . As soon as breakfast was over , Sir Eliot led the way to the library , poured himself out a Dunlop , " he called to his servant , who was in the passage , " throw out this creature . " " Very good , sir , " said the imperturbable Dunlop He paused peg of brandy , which he swallowed at a gulp , But Grinwald did not wait , lit a cigar , and took up a position in the centre only to hiss a curse - a most unclerical curse of the hearthrug with his back to the mantel -- at David , then tore open the outer door shelf . David ensconced himself in a comfort- and vanished . able armchair , and filled his pipe . That fellow Grinwald was . here again yesterday , David , " began Sir Eliot , smoking furiously . He began on the old lay - about the letters and I told him that if he brought me the letters I would be prepared to give him fifty pounds for them ; and not a penny He hinted that he could get more for them elsewhere , and I told him to go to the deuce . " . more . CHAPTER XIV . CHORAM THE ROSS GAZETTE- THURSDAY , MARCH 5 , 1914 . stance , in a low voice , " and will save you DRESSMAKING AT HOME . you will let me . I have done much already , David , to prove that you can trust me . " " I know that , Constance , and I grateful , " said David . am very " Can you offer me no more than grati- asked tude ? " Constance , in a whisper . David , all that I said the other day is true true , David .. I love you . All that I have is youre , if you will but stretch out your hand . I can save you , David - save you from your enemies . Put Ruth Vanbrugh out of your mind , and take me - my love - and safety . 17 " My dear Constance ! " exclaimed David , in confusion , feeling very awkward . " You don't understand how I am placed .. Ruth " " I have told you that she does not want you ! " " I cannot accept that statement , Con- stance , " said David . " I will not try to deceive you . I love her , and I know she loves me . If it were not for that- " " David , you don't mean that you are going to spurn my love ? I have humbled myself to confess it because I feel that - that in your present position you might think that you had She slipped down not the right . David- " on her knees before him , and clasped her hands on his knees . " I don't spurn it - far from it ! " said David , unsteadily . " I am honoured - flat- tered , Constance ; but - butoh don't you understand that I am no philanderer ? I can't profess that I love you - can't be the lover of two women . " Lady Constance sprang to her feet , and her face hardened . " Do you think I want to she share your love with Ruth Vanbrugh ? " I have humbled asked , in sudden scorn . myself offered you myself - and you prate of oh , go - go ! You scorn me , and I will show you ,. David Emerson , what I can do . I have done with you - done with you ! I hate you- hate you ! I'll denounce you to the police - I as the will not spare you - denounce you murderer of Brinsley Patmore ! Count me as your enemy from this moment , David Emer- Go - go - out of my house ! " David took up his hat , stick , and gloves deliberately . " You are , of course , at liberty to do exactly what you please in regard to he said , denouncing me , Lady Darenth , " coldly . " I do not envy your notion of friend- ship , nor admire the extent of what you call love . " son . His face was pale and grave as he went out into Down - street and turned towards Picca- dilly . The storm had broken now , and he felt that Constance in her passion would un- doubtedly carry out her threats ; therefore , he had only very little time of freedom before him . der ! . BY SYLVIA . A Spring Bridal Gown . Spring is the season for lore and marriage , and as there may be several prospective brides amongst my readers - at least , I hope so - who are contemplating tying the Gordian knot very soon , I have included this week - in No. 1,764 design for a wedding - gown which has the merit of being graceful and simple . Nowadays there is so wide a choice of inex pensive materials to choose from , and satin is not so prohibitive in price as it was in the days of our grandmothers , and even later , that a white Rown is by no means the extravagance it sounds . The model selected is , as you see from the accompanying diagrams , of the simplest style possible , the bodice being of the one - piece Mag- var type , and the pannier skirt two - gored affair . The trimming consists of lace , which always seems the most suitable adornment for PATTERN No. 1,764 . ut " I suppose there is nothing for it but to skulk about in London for a time , as my uncle suggested this morning , then make a dash for the Continent or the Colonies later , " he soli- loquised , as he walked along . " Personally , I would rather face my trial and have done with it , but the old man seems to think that would be a terrible thing . After all , they might not believe my story , and Constance a bridal gown , chiffon frilling for fronta won't help now . If they brought it in mur - skirt and the edging of the sleeves , and some No , I suppose it would be better crystal or silver beads as a finish to the hem of not to be taken , but , oh ! I'm sick of it all ! the sides of the bodice . What did she mean by saying that Ruth had misled me , and had said that she never wished to see me again ? I don't believe it . I'll go and see Ruth - try to have a word with her to tell her that the end has come and I can't make that I'm going away . things any worse than they are . He hailed a passing taxi - cab and drove to Knightsbridge . The footmap was uncertain as to whether Miss Vanbrugh was at home , but took in his card , and presently David was ushered into the big drawing - room . Ruth was standing close to the window , the sun glinting on her wonderful red - gold hair , making it appear still more beautiful . and David Baw was pale , agitated . that she She was I had to come , Ruth , " he said , crossing quickly to her side and holding out his hand . I wanted to tell you that the storm has broken , and that I am going away . Constance Darenth has vowed that she will denounce me to the police- " " Constance Darenth ! " . " Ruth had been strangely still and silent , and had ignored David's hand , but now she repeated the name amazement . " Going to denounce you ? Impossible ! " in 1 " Have you forgiven me , David ! " asked shown in . Lady Constance , as soon as David She was looking somewhat pale , and there were faint circles round her eyes as if she Her toilette , however , had not slept well . was faultless , and she looked younger than her thirty years as she glided across the room , her hands outstretched in a pretty ges- ture of appeal . " I don't know that I have anything to for give , Constance , " replied David , quietly , tak " You were excited - a little ing her hands . " He'll go there safe enough , in spite of his clerical collar . " commented David , grimly ... " Then the fellow maale a most preposter- ous demand and a most ridiculous statement . Let us leave the question of the letters for & time , Sir Eliot , ' he said , in his sneaking , hysterical , perhaps when I left you , and I don't think you meant what you said . I trust quiet way . I want to broach another mat- you have quite recovered , and I hope that I don't know if you are aware of the ter . man Grinwald has not been here worrying fact that your nephew , David Emerson , mur- dered Lord Patmore ? ' you again . ' at I simply stared . " Please sit down , David , " said Constance , him , David in blank amazement . You in- " You are cross with me for having ferral scoundrel ! I cried . How dare you ! quietly . Clear out of this at once or I'll kick you paid the man ? " lounge , and she David dropped into Don't get violent , Sir Eliot . ' he says , seated herself beside him , looking into his ' I know what I am talking about , and can David Emerson face as she asked the question . prove every word I say . murdered Lord Patmore , and unless you care to pay me a thousand pounds to keep quiet to give information to the police . You needn't take my word for it , ask your nephew . I'll call again in a couple of days . " Now , how on earth did he get hold of that mad idea . David ? " out ! " I mean " I don't know how he found out , uncle , " said David , slowly , but unfortunately it is true , " " Well - er - no , not cross , " said David , in some hesitation ; " a little vexed , perhaps , be- money , and I cause it is sheer waste of haven't got thousands to throw away . " " But but I paid it , David , and can afford it , " responded Constance , flushing slightly . " As I was in some way to blame , I took upon myself to pay the money- " Nonsense , Constance ! " interrupted David . " I couldn't think of it . You must allow me to make out a cheque . " Good Heavens ! You , don't mean that , " David , I won't take it - I won't ! " Lady David burst out Sir Eliot , in horrified Constance spoke with decision , and beat the surprise . Yes . I am sorry to say I do , sir , " heavily - padded back of the lounge with a answered David . " I tried to keep it back small , clenched fist to show how much she was in earnest . " I won't take a cheque - I'll tear from you I didn't mean to tell you - but now it up . " you must know the truth . I killed Brinsley " The unfortunate part of the whole thing Patmore - not intentionally , but in my sleep . " He told him the whole story , keeping back is that Grinwald , as I expected , is not satis- David , taking no notice of nothing , and when he had finished his uncle fied , " went on protest . " He demanded has dropped into a chair , and for a long time Constance's money from my uncle and from me . gazed silently at the hearthrug . him out of my rooms just before I came here , This is terrible business , David , " he said I flung at last , unsteadily . " It isn't murder , of and he may already have gone to the police course - nobody could call it murder - but it for all I know . " will be difficult to get anyone to believe the truth of your story if the worst comes to the worst . " " I quite realise that I am in a desperate position , " said David , gloomily . " How many people know ! " Lady Constance , Ruth Vanbrugh , and , apparently , Sir Nicholas Vanbrugh , in addi tion to this scoundrel Grinwald , who , I be- lieve , is one with Haggard and the fortune teller Egypto . " He related his discoveries of the previous day , and his search for the letters . " David , why are you so rash ? " cried Con- stance , in anxiety . " How could you ? You are courting danger , David . The man could be bought off - we could buy his silence . " " Yes , for a week or two , perhaps , until he No , made a fresh demand , " said David . I am not going to it's no use , Constance . waste money on paying blackmail . I don't think the man will dare to go to the police with his story ; but if he does - well , perhaps they will not be able to find me . How much did tell that fellow Egypto ? ' " Not really much , but he seemed to know I told him the man 1 loved was I think I see light , " said Sir Eliot , after a everything . " thoughtful silence . " " Vanbrugh has bribed in danger , that he was mixed up in a crime , Grinwald og Haggard to obtain some papers I liave which show him to have been guilty of forgery in India years ago . and - and you - know what he told me . " " Then someone else must have told him the truth , " said David , more to himself than is strietly sub rosa , David . I expect the to Constance . This , of course , letters which you , as the double of David Emerson , are to obtain will prove to be Vanbrugh's letters . Now , if only we could silence Grinwald and Haggard , I could protested David , quickly . guarantee to keep Sir Nicholas quiet by means of those papers ; but I don't see how we can silence the scoundrels . " " Ruth Vanbrugh is the only other person " It would be sheer folly to begin to pay blackmail , " said David , " or we should put ourselves in his power .. Already he has ob tained a thousand pounds , as I have told you . " " Do you think Constance and Ruth are to be trusted ? " - who knows , " quietly insinuated Constance . Ruth would not betray me to anyone , " " Are you sure ? Ruth Vanbrugh is playing her own game , " said Constance , in a strained voice . I have seen her I saw her yester- She is misleading you - she does not day . love you . " " Constance , I won't listen to this , " said David , almost fiercely . " You know that what you are saying is untrue , disloyal to the girl who calls you friend . " " When I left Ruth Vanbrugh yesterday she " Ruth certainly will not betray me , but I told me that she had been deceived in you , cannot say what Constance may do now . " and that she never wished to see your face- " She loves you , you say , David ; surely she again , " said Constance , with forced calm . would not give you away ? Go and see her Why waste any love on her , David ? Why You must not be taken , David . not trust me ? " again . You had better lose yourself in London for a time . I don't suppose Grinwald will really dare to denounce you ; besides , if he does , what evi- She laid her hand on his knee and bent towards him , looking appealingly into his Certainly she was very beautiful , very face . dence can be bring forward ? I can't imagine desirable , David could not but admit as he how he found out - unless perhaps , Van- looked at her unmoved . my boy . If they can't get at you they are He wished to con- She vows she will . She is angry with me for something . " " She was here yesterday afternoon , and told me that she was engaged to you , " said Ruth , in a low voice . " A falsehood , " said David , promptly , told to serve her own ends . She told me this morning that you had been misleading me , had no love for me , and had said that you never wished to see me again . " " I said I never wished to see you again- that was after Constance told me that you- you had been amusing yourself with me and were engaged to her . Oh , why did she tell me such falsehoods ! " " You believed her , Ruth ? " There was B note of reproach in David's voice . " You be- lieved that of me ? " " No , not at first , David , " replied Ruth , her colour rising , " but Constance was so in- sistent and I could not see why she should tell such falsehoods . Oh , David , I have been very , very miserable . " David took her in his arms , kissed her , then released her again . " And now I must go- and goodness only knows when I shall see you again , " he said . " I only came to say good- bye , Ruth , and to assure myself that what Constance had said was false . " " Yes , you must not stay , David , my father may come in at any moment , " said Ruth , ner- vously . " You should not have come here - yet I am glad you did . I will be true , David , whatever happens . " " Good - bye , dear heart , " said David , un- Heaven bless you ! I shall never steadily . forget . He took her in his arms once more and kissed her again and again , holding her quivering form fast against his breast . Good - bye , my dear , Heaven guard you , " murmured Ruth , brokenly . Neither heard the door open , and they sprang apart at the sound of a harsh voice . " What does this mean ? " cried Ruth's father , angrily , and David saw that he was white with passion . ( To be continued . ) ALWAYS WELL , ALWAYS BRIGHT are those who regularly use Iron - Ox Tablets . They tone up and strengthen the system , enabling you to resist the disorders which are ever ready to attack you when you are run down . Get box now . 50 Tablets 1 / - At Chemists , or from the Iron - Ox Remedy Co. , Ltd. , 20 , Cockspur Street , London , S.W. As all Chemists IRON - OX TABLETS . so Tablets s aso Tablets 45 . A great painter was once asked to propose the health of " The Ladies " at a dinner held in an art gallery . He waved his hand grandly to- " What need wards the pictures on the walls . have we , " he exclaimed , " for all these painted beauties , when there are so many with us at Laughter and blushes . the table ? " He and It was in the country lane one summer's even- ing , when they stopped at the old " stile , where ,. as lovers , they had done twenty years ago . looked up into her eyes as she at there said : " Jane , you are as beautiful as ever you were . " Jane eyed him with a ornful eye , and replied : " John , ye are just as big a leear as ever ye were , but I'll believe ye just the same . " GAMES FOR THE WINTER EVENINGS.- brugh told him . Yes , hide yourself for a time , ciliate her , retain her friendship , and gain Midget Bagatelle , Tumblette , Midget Golf , her promise to help him by keeping his secret ; but he did not seek her love , conid not Motor Tour , Aeroplane Race , King's Scout , helpless to some extent , for they won't benefit themselves by denouncing you . it's a fearful position to be in ! " Dear , dear , accept the love she offered , for his heart was Philodex , Halma , Dominoes , Draughts . " I would give ten years of my life to be able to undo what is done , uncle , " said David . miserably . It has ruined mr life in the keeping of Ruth Vanbrugh , and he was true to her . " I can save you . David . " " continued Con- Price , Is . each . Midget Croquet , Tidley Winks , Our Navy , Snap . Price , 61d . each . " Gazette " Office . - Advb . The vest The lace used is rather wide , and the corner- pieces , which form such a pretty finish to the bodice , are mitred pieces .. consists merely of a strip of the lace secured to each front . To cut out the pattern , arrange the three por- tions on the material , as you see in the two and diagrams , No. I. representing the skirt sleeve on 44 - inch material , opened out to its full width and folded in half . No. II . shows the bodice on the material folded as when bought , 4 to 5 yards in all being required . Allow good turnings when cutting out , parti- cularly for the hem of the skirt and that of the fronts , and when ready tack and stitch up the back seam of the skirt , or unite with a fine cord- ing if you wish to make it more ornamental . Now turn in and tack the hem of the front and lower edge , which will look prettier finished Selvedges of 44 inch Satin Sleeve Fold Shirt Cut Edges Selvedges Cut Edges Bodice DIAGRAMS FCR PATTERN No. 1,764 . Selvedges off with French knots than machine - stitching . The train , you notice , ends in a slightly rounded point . Arrange the waist - part in the band , ac- the pattern ; cording to the pleats marked in and to get the panier effect you must pull up the fronts and back a bit , and let the sides puff out a detail which will be better arranged on a stand or figure than when in the hand . For the bodice , join on the sleeve - portions with a fine piping of satin , turn in and hem the fronts , using the crystal beads as a finish , as you see in the sketch ; then join up the side- seams , and finish off the sleeves . Next make the vest , lining the lace with chiffon , sew this in place , also fastening at left side ; then make and sew these lightly in place on the bodice as sketched , secure to the upper edge of band ; stitch to this . sew on the folded satin belt , finishing with necessary fastenings , the skirt re quiring a few press - studs or small hooks and loops to fasten the placket - opening . If the bodice is fined , thin silk , sareenet , or cambric should be employed , and this may be mado up separately and secured to the belt afterwards . A New Petticoat . wear The very nicest shape of petticoat to with the present slim or slit skirts is also a very suitable accompaniment to the gown illus trated above , that sketched in No. 1,765 . This , you will notice , is a very simple affair of the princess type , the necessary width for movement PATTERN No. 1,765 . pattern carried out as an overall , a sleeve being supplied if required . For , the petticoat cambrio or silk may be employed , whilst for the overall linen , gingham , and print are suitable The making is very simple , as only the seams require stitching up , the opening being arranged at the centre back , whilst the lower edges aro hemmed by means of knot or feather - stitching , and edged with the lace or crochet set on quite flat .. The finishing off of the neck and armholes is seen in the sketch , About 23 yards of 36 - inch goods will be required , 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 64d . 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 bree days of the application being received . FACTS AND FANCIES . How BEES VENTILATE HIVES It is not generally known , but beekeepers will Inform you that each beehive has a corps of what could properly be termed " ventilating been . " During the hot seasons these ventilators station themselves at the entrance of the hive and fan the interior with the incessant motion These ventilating corps of their wings . usually in relays of from four to half a dozen , and they are relieved at short intervals by fresh workers , who keep up the fanning process . They are kept at work by a sort of patrol of bees , which ensures incessant activity on the part of the fanners during the time they are at work . being accomplished by means of openings at each of the lower seams . These last are edged with fairly wide lace or Irish crochet , which has of late been much used for the purpose . The second and smaller sketch shows the same excellent Food , admirably adapted to the wants of Infante " : Br . Chan . A. Cameron , C.B. , ME Neaves B are A SHELLFISH WHICH SINGS . In Ceylon there is shellfish - a kind of mussel - which positively sings . , In still weather , the when the water has ebbed away from mussel - beds for a few hours , these shellfish can be heard producing a long , low , fluting sound . How they do it no one knows , but they certainly make a quite distinct attempt at singing , and as they have no throats they must produce the sound by some manipulation of their double shells . The sound is low and . not at all unplea- sant . but rather sweet to the ear on a still sum- mer's night . GAB . un- Who first used the word " gas " and why ? Merely because of the supposed resemblance of the product of burning carbon to the " chaos " of the Greeks . " This spirit , hitherto known , " wrote . the experimenter , Van Hel- mont , in 1648 , " I call by the new name gas , and I call it so because , being untamable , it is scarcely distinguishable from the chaos of the ancients . " A glimpse at modern gas devices will show how far removed from untamability is the gas of to - day . curve . THE GNU . The gnu or wildebeest inhabits , Southern Africa . At first sight it is difficult to say whether the horse , buffalo , or antelope pre- dominates in its form . The horns cover the tops of the forehead , and then sweeping downwards over the face , turn boldly upwards , with a sharp The neck is furnished with a mané like that of a horse , and the legs are formed like those of the stag . It is a very swift animal , and when provoked very dangerous When it attacks an opponent it drops on its knees and then springs forward with such force that , un- less he is extremely wary and active , he cannot avoid its shock . When first alarmed its move- ments are very grotesque . When the hunters approach them they commence whisking their long white tails in a most eccentric manner ; then , springing suddenly into the air , they begin prancing and capering , and pursue each other in circles at their utmost speed . Suddenly they all pull up together , to overhaul the in- truder , when two of the old bulls will often commence fighting vigorously , dropping on their knees at every shock ; then quickly wheel- ing about they kick up their heels , whirl their tails with a fantastic flourish , and scour across the plain enveloped in a cloud of dust . The size of the gnu is about that of a well - grown ass , that is , about 4ft . in height . Its flesh is in great repute both among the natives and colonists . TREE WITH FLOWERS LIKE HANDS . A curious tree is growing in Los Angeles , California , the seed of which was brought from Mexico . In general appearance it resembles an English walnut . The leaves are much like those of a buttonwood , but very much larger . The most marked peculiarity of the tree is its blossoms , from which it has been named the " handtree . " The flower is 14in . in diameter , with short russet sepals and long , reddish - lined petals . The fat scarlet pistils protrude an inch beyond , and are so joined as to resemble of a hand with finger - nails like the claws Chinese grandee . the THE ELEPHANT'S TRUNE . The trunk of the elephant may justly be con sidered as one of the miracles of Nature , being at once the organ of respiration , as well as instrument by which the animal supplies itself ' with food . Nearly 8ft . in length , endowed with exquisite sensibility , and stout in proportion to the massive size of the animal , this organ will uproot trees or gather grass - raise a piece of artillery or take up a nut , kill a man or brush off a fly . It conveys the food to the mouth and pumps up enormous draughts of water , whieh , by its recurvature , are turned into and driven down the capacious throat or showered over the body . Its length supplies the place of a long neck , which would have been incompatible with the support of the large head and weighty tusks . A glance at the head of an elephant will show the thickness and strength of the trunk at its insertion : and the massy , arched bones of the face and thick , muscular neck are admir- ably adapted for supporting and working this Dowerful and wonderful instrument . The Brothers Van Moere , Southall , These bright little fellows were Cured of Bronchial Cough by Veno's " I first used it for my oldest boy , Harold , who is now nine . He had caught cold which soon developed into severe bronchial cough , and was almost choked up with phlegm . I tried several things that gave no relief at all , and then I thought of Veno's Lightning Cough Cure . 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MORTON , st their Offices , High - street and Church- street , Ross , in the County of Hereford . THURSDAY , MARCH 5 , 1914 . BENJAMIN'S PECTORINE , The Unrivalled Cough Cure , Is sold only by J. Benjamin , Cash Chen Bottles , 9 d . and 1/4 VOL . XLVIII . N SALES BY AUOTION . COOPER AND PREE STOOK SALESMEN AND GE AUCTIONEERS .. PROBATE , ESTATE , & HOTEL VA [ ESTABLISHED VEB 70 YEARS . GENERAL INSURANCE AND SHIPPING TIMBER SURVEYORS , PUBLIO ACCOU ESTATES MANAGED ; RENTS , TITHES , AN COLLECTED . Bailiffs ( by appointment ) under the tural Holdings Act . Mr. Cooper , F a County Valuer under the Finance AGENTS FOR THE County Fire Office ( Limited ) , Provide Railway Passengers , General Assuran Commercial Union , Scottish Insuran Guardian Plate Glass , Hailstorm , FURNITURE WAREHOUSED ADVANCES MADE on Sales , if red Mortgages Negotiated . ALBION CHAMBERS , MARKET - PLACE SALE FIXTURES This Day . Sale of Cows and Calv other Store Cattle , in Ro Market , at 11 a.m. ( by r Fat Cattle at 11.45 . March 17 and 18. - Furniture , & c . , I Court . See advt . March . - Freehold Property in Ross . " March 26. - Ross Stock Market . March 27. - Furniture at Hillsborough . S April 2 - Freehold Property in Ross . Shortly . - Important landed Propertie Ross . Further Appointments respectfully soli SALE THIS DAY . ROSS STOCK MARKET . THURSDAY , the 12th MARCH , 19 MERS COOPER and PE will SELL by AUCTION , in h Market , a large Consignment of FAT & STORE CATTI CALVES SHEEP , and PIGS . Commencing with the Pigs at 10.30 Fat Cattle at 11.45 . At 11 o'clock , a Consignment of HAE Waterproof Roga , and Stable Requisite HILLSBOROUGH , ASHFIE Attractive SALE of the WELL - PRESI FURNISHINGS MESSRS . COOPER and PR are favoured with instruutions f Representatives of the late JAMES BARNWE to SELL by AUCTION , as above , On FRIDAY , the 27th day of MARCH , 19 The APPOINTMENTS of Three Re Rooms , Halls , Domestic Offices , an appointed Bedrooms and Dressing comprising a brilliant - toned Grand forte , by John Broadwood and Son ; Stool , Canterbury , superior Cottage in Walnut , by Kirkman ; a massive Spanish Mahogany Dining - Room Far a large Dining Table , 5ft . 2ins . wid solid and fine proportioned pillars , an Leaves ; Knee - hole Writing Table with taire , Drawers , and Pigeon Holes and Lever Locks ; Card Table , heavy Winter and Muslin Curtains , Pile C Rugs , Pier Glasses , Cabinets : Velvet and Tapestry - covered Chesterfield , A Lounge Chairs and Couches ; ha and massive Marble Timepiece and Clocks ; valuable Sheraton Sideboar satin wood inlay ; brass Lion Mas Handles , and brass Rail Back ; a pa inch Brass Trays , with figures in r choice selection of framed Photog Etchings , and Engravings ( after Poynter , and others ) ; Carved Oak Antique Bureau ; Iron Fire and Th Safe Relief French Tapestries , and The BEDROOM APPOINTMENTS of Iron and Brass and Mahogany R and foot Bedsteads , wtih spring mat Horse - hair and Wool Mattresses ; | Beds , Blankets , Sheets , Counterpa grand Mahogany Triple Wardrob Hanging Wings and centre Sliding T Drawers Marble - top Washstand , I Tables , Swing Glasses , and other usu amitory accessories ; China and Glas mental items , Sarcophagii , Gipsy and sional Tables , Wall Brackets , Stair an Carpets , Book Cases ; Deck , Prieu and Occasional Chairs and Ottoman The usual APPOINTMENTS of China , Dinner , Dessert , Tea , Breakf Chamber Ware ; Kitchen and Culin quirements Garden Roll , and Effects , fully set out in Catalogues . Sale at 11.80 . On view the morning of Sal Auction Offices : Albion Chambers , ME 45 , HIGH STREET , ROS ESSRS . COOPER and R will SELL by AUCTION , at t HEAD HOTEL , Ross , on THURSDAY , the 2 APRIL , 1914 , at 3.30 , the centrally - situs and Premises , in the occupation of Mr MAPP , Tailor . Full particulars next we Messrs . COLLINS , So SANDE rent . ANDRINGHAM VILLA , R decorated throughout ) , TO LET RADOO CR VILLA , Gloucest TO LET . Three sitting - rooms , tory , Beven bedrooms ; bath ( h . and c ) Excellent walled garden , with ten Near Golf 1 Immediate possession . alose to Town and Station . - Apply , C PREECE , ROBS . то 10 LET several UNFUR HOUSES in Rosa and Distr ranging from £ 16 to £ 100 ; also FURNISHED HOUSES for Summ -Apply , CooPER and PREECE , Esta Ross . ( MALL MEADOW ( about SO LET , in Ross . - Particular and PREECE , ROBB . The " Ross Gazette " Year B Price 2d . A welcome companion home . - Advt .. J |