Ross Gazette 12th March 1914 - Page 5
Ross Gazette 12th March 1914 - Page 5
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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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ng Materials : e , Satin Peplum , imé . Excelsior , Crêpe Salamis , que . Voile , Floral Crépon . price , " " Souris , " " Chataigne . " Customers on request , together tions of styles and patterns of Colour Displays of the New KING as early as convenient , and Spring and early Summer . ( LIMITED ) , wersby Ross . TY , FOR VALUE . LES . FOR VALUE B " CYCLES have E BEST VALUE attained in our 1914 XPERT CYCLIST . OUR GUARANTEE extends for for FIVE YEARS . L , Ltd. , ORKS , D , ROSS . Triumphs , Royal C. , & c . Rovers ' position at the head of affected , and cannot be seriously r some little time . Tottenham defeating Preston North End , ined two rery useful points for but went a long way towards de- Preston team's last hope of re- r membership of Division I. , end of last season . most important matches in the sion of the League on Saturday which two of the London clubs d to the Nottingham organisa- one case Notts County visited age , and , after one of the best n on the ground this season , de- am : while Woolwich Arsenal 2 Nottingham , and , in a goalless with Notts Forest . As the out- ese results Notts County have their position at the head of the whereas Woolwich Arsenal , who on the list , are not so well off as appears quite certain that Notts gain promotion . They are six of Woolwich Arsenal , and are . ost consistent team in the tour- results enabled Swindon to eir position at the hend of the ague , and their record is now every respect to that of Crystal only rivals in the struggle for nship . The London team did at Plymouth , but once more wed their best form in gaining . ecisive victory of the day . As at Southampton by 2 goals to 1 , strud United w Bearest to se , but they are 4 points Lehind . OTBALL . FIXTURES . AND DISTRICT LEAGUE . hitchurch v . St. Mary's . Toarwithy v . Much Marcle . Hoarwithy v . Kyrle . pton Bishop v . Whitchurch . oss Kyrle y . Upton Bishop . Much Marcle v . Whitchurch . hitchurch v . Much Marcle . oss Kyrley . Whitchurch . est of League v . Winners . the ground of the first - named Club ) . WATKINS mney Sweep , EW STREET , Ross - on - Wye . ur kind patronage and support ers promptly attended to . Published for the Ross GAZETTE by GODFREY M. MORTON , st fices , High - street and Church- oss , in the County of Heroford . SDAY , MARCH 12 , 1914 . SECOND SHEET . ADDRESSES . QUE RITE FOR OUTWARD APPLICATION . A PROMPT AND CERTAIN FOR CURE RHEUMATISM SCIATICA LUMBAGO Telephone - 50 , Ross . ADDRESSES . THE ROSS GAZETTE HERBERT B. MEW , Telegrams- " Barrel , Ross . BARREL BREWERY , BOSS . BRILLIANT ALES NOURISHING STOUT . These Ales and Stouts give great satisfaction to those who enjoy a brilliant Beer , with delicate palate , and fall of life . This is accounted for by the fine quality of the materials emplo , the delicious flavour and aroma of selected ⚫ Hoj being very noticeable . NEURALGIA A. Light Ale NEURITIS THE JOY OF THE HEART IS RELIEF FROM PAIN QUE'RITE BRINGS THAT TRUE RELIEF SOLD BY Mr. A. PORTER , Chemist , ROSS . 1/1 , 2/9 . THURSDAY , MARCH 12 , 1914 . The Ross Gazette . THURSDAY , MARCH 19th , 1914 . PERSONAL GOSSIP . The Royal Visit to Paris . Among the arrangemente that have just been made for the King and Queen when they visit Paris next month is an inspection NOTES FROM THE METROPOLIS . of some of the principal apartments of the BY OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT We do not hold ourselves responsible for all the opinions expressed by the able writer of those notes . old Palace of Versailles . It is understood that their Majesties will be entertained to luncheon by the President , and that this will be served in the magnificent " Galèrie dee Battailles . " King and Queen at Versailles , per gall . 10d.Light Dinner Ale - Half - pints , per dos . 1/6 ing the Home Rule Bill , this fact was not be the first occasion upon which the King 1 / - Pints 19 33 33 " 22 1/4 Nutritious Stout - Half - pinte 1/9 " " " " 1/4 Oatmeal Stout , for Invalids Pints 1 Half - pinte Pints " F.A. Recommended for family use G.A Sparkling Bitter Ale P.A. Very High Class IX.8 . ( Double ) Nutritious Stout X.X.X.B. ( Treble ) Nutritious Stout ( Recommended for Invalids ) . Casks of 4 , 9 , 18 , 86 , and 54 Gallons . Home - brewed GINGER BEER , GINGER in 1 , 2 , and 8 - gallon Although the Prime Minister had been generally expected to make a schemo of temporary county option in Ulster the basis This visit will possess considerable historic of the Government " suggestions " for amend- interest by reason of the fact that this will 8/6 enough to rob the occasion of Mr. Asquith's and Queen of this country have taken a meal 1/6 pronouncement on Monday of the intensest in - at Versailles . Their Majesties paid visit there when they were in France a few years 8/6 terest to all parties . It was felt , indeed , that ago as Prince and Princess of Wales , and 1/9 the occasion was destined to be of historic the Queen was on that occasion much inte significance , and when Mr. Asquith rose , in a rested in all that was shown to her , especi- 6 / - crowded and excited House , to commence his ally the Petit Trianon . speech the scene was a memorable one . The Prime Minister , while recognising that there STOUT , and LEMONADE , 1 / - per gallon , jars or 6 - gallon casks . Bass's and Worthington's Ale and Guinness's Stout ( own Bottling ) supplied at moderate prices . PLAYER PIANOS . The World's Best , with every known improvement and modern efficiency devices . These Instruments possess the most remarkable powers of variable tempo , expressio melody production , and ready interpretive facilities . PRICES from 48 GUINEAS . Immediate Cash Advances . DALE , THE LONDON AND PROVINCES DISCOUNT COMPANY , Ltd. , pre - eminently the leading establishment of its kind in the kingdom - lends large sums of money daily to all classes . Among the ad- vantages offered by the Company , the follow- ing deserve attention : No preliminary charges whatever ; the despatch with which DALE , FORTY , FORTY , & CO . , Ltd. CHELTENHAM . Also at Birmingham , Leamington , Cardiff , Stroud , and elsewhere . 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From time to time all sorts of medicines have been put before the public , and the names of most of these are long forgotten , but Beecham's Pills , which have been in ever - increasing use among all classes of society for three generations , have a greater popularity to - day than ever . Over 6,000,000 boxes are sold annually . Think what these figures signify Could this remedy have so extraordinary a sale if it did not supply a real need , -if it was not of genuine worth , if it did not perform what is promised ? A reliable preparation of the most efficacious and carefully selected ingredients of vegetable origin , these pills are of unequalled value for the relief and cure of those digestive irregularities which appear as bilious- constipation , flatulence , failing appetite , dyspеpsia , headache , and the depressed conditions of mind and body that accompany such disorders . When- ever you need a corrective medicine , as I everyone does at times , you should take ness , Beecham's Pills . Prepared only by Thomas Beecham , St. Helens , Lancashire . Sold everywhere in boxes , price 1/1 ( 56 pis ) & 2/9 ( 168 pills ) . The Rose Gazette , Ltd. , STATIONERS , BOOKBELLERS , PRINTERS , PUBLISHERS , ACCOUNT BOOK MAKERS , & O . HIGH STREET , ROSS . WANT SUCCESS ? THEN BUY RAPHAEL'S ALMANACK FOR 1914 Which brings 865 Successful Days into Every Year . If a Business Man in doubt and per- plexity as to the future , or when to Buy . Speculate , or deal with others , get RAPHAEL'S ALMANACK . on right track . It puts you If You are a Lover and Courtship is perplexing , RAPHAEL'S ALMANACK tells when to Court and Marry . If a Wife , Mother or Sweetheart it tells by your birth date what Fate has in store . If Crossed in Love , unemployed , sad or depressed , a perusal may show you a silver lining to your black cloud . If Mill Girl , Milliner or Marchio- VISIT D. GORE BOODLE & Co. , Ltd. 43 , HIGH STREET , ROSS , EVERY THURSDAY from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Extractions First Hour Free . A Lady always in attendance . BRANCHES EVERYWHERE . Abergavenny , 6 , High - street , Tuesdays , 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monmouth , 12 , Church - street , Fridays , 12 to 5. Hereford , 3 , St. Peter - street , Wednesdays , 11 a.m. to 6.30 . Chepstow , Tuesdays and Fridays . Gloucester , Every Day . ESTABLISHED BOODLE'S TEETH . 1790 TELEPHONE 89 . T. W. PURCHAS & SONS , Vice - Admiral Gamble's New Post . LOCAL COUNCIL MEETINGS . Ross Rural District Council . PROTEST AGAINST ACTION OF COUNTY EDUCATION COMMITTEE . THE ISOLATION HOSPITAL QUESTION . gether for the purpose of discussing the question of the provision of an isolation hospital for the different urban and rural districte . After a long discussion no definite action was taken . As the business of the conference was taken in committee , it was decided not to report the full details of the Clerk's report . THE CHAPEL TUMP ROAD . HEDGE CROPPING . The CLERK read the following letter with This Council met at Union Offices , Ross , reference to the flooding of the Chapel on Thursday morning , after the Poor Law Tump road : - Merrivale , Ross , business , when Ald . T. Preece ( Chairman ) Herefordshire , presided , with Mr. J. Murdoch in the vice- March 4 , 1914 . chair . Others present were Col. O , R. Mid- Mr. F. W. Herbert , Mr. H. Hone , Mr. J. T. your Council at their meeting on Thursday dleton , Mr. F. Cooper , Mr. M. K. M. Power , Dear Sir Will you kindly bring before naval aide - de - camp to King Edward VII . in Mr. FARR ga his report , in which he that the Clerk should write to Mr. H. 1907-8 , and when , a year later , he was lent to stated that he produced the estimates for Scudamore ; stating that the Council con- the Turkish Government he established & the repair of the district , roads in his dis - sidered there was an excessive quantity of reputation for comprehensiveness and effioi - trict , which showed an increase over last water coming from his land , and asking him ency by the measures he took to reorganise year of £ 41 , made up as follows : £ 10 for to remedy this . the Ottoman Fleet . From 1910 to 1912 Sir manual labour , £ 10 for team and water THE TEACHERS ' STRIKE . Douglas commanded the cruiser squadron in hauling , £ 21 for materials , of this £ 13 was for tar materials . Mr. POWER said he had been asked to the Mediterranean . Mr. LEWIS said he wished to submit his move the following resolution , although he estimates of the probable expenditure on the did not think it would have any effect : for the ensuing year , which showed a re- the county through their union , and especi repairs of the district roads in his district " That this Council protests against the onerous terms exacted by the teachers of duction of £ 115 . Big Figure in Banking World . Baron Bruno von Schröder is one of the The CHAIRMAN said he did not know if any of the members wished to make any remarks upon this resolution . He happened to be one of the unfortunates who were in the minority at Hereford . Mr. COLLINS : You were in good com- The CHAIRMAN said that as this was a The estimates as presented were approved . HEDGE CROPPING . Mr. FARR reported that as instructed , he personally served notice on the two people concerned to get their hedges cut , and in pany , sir . both cases they had heen trimmed up . The CLERK said that now they were deal - public meeting and they were a public au- ing with the question of the hedges , he would thority representing the ratepayers , he could read a letter he had received from Mr. G. hardly say that it was out of order Mr GWILLIM : Do I understand that the Collins , of Peterstow . on this matter . The salaries are to be increased each year ? letter was as follows : The CHAIRMAN : That is the proposal . Little Peterstow , Ross , Without further discussion the resolution was carried unanimously . Stone , Mr. J. Grundy , Mr. A. Gwillim , Mr. the very bad state of the road at Chapel A. Herbert , Mr. C. Freer , Mr. E. W. Pre- Tump The water has been allowed to flow would be a prospect in Ulster of " acute dis- Vice Admiral Sir Douglas Austin Gamble vost , Mr. J. W. Robinson , Mr. F. 8. Col over the road again , and it is most in- lins , Mr. R. Pashley , Mr. W. Lloyd , Mr. J. convenient to the cottagers and the neigh- sension and even of civil strife " if Home Rule will , it is announced , succeed Vice - Admiral Parr , Mr. F. Gibson Fry , Mr. F. W. Bull , bouring landowners . I write on behalf of as embodied in the bill were carried , went on Sir Charles Briggs in command of the Fourth Mr. T. A. Lock , Mr. J. G , Protheroe , with Miss Symonds and the Rev. C T. Wilton , to emphasise that if Home Rule were to be Battle Squadron on July 1st . Sir Douglas Mr. J. Fred . Arnold ( Clerk ) , Mr. J. Lewis both of whom object to the water being al- lowed to overflow on this road . shipwrecked or indefinitely postponed the out has had an eventful career in several capaci- and Mr. A. B. Farr ( Surveyors ) . Yours truly , look would be equally formidable . A settle - ties , having served in the Intelligence Depart- ment and as a Naval Attaché , in addition to THE COST OF THE DISTRICT ROADS . F. J. C. CURTIS . ment , then , must involve the acceptance of a holding important commands afloat . He was After a short discussion it was decided Parliament in Dublin and special treatment for Ulster beyond the safeguards in the bill . It was the precise nature of the suggestions in regard to the Ulster counties which was eagerly awaited , and with characteristic lucidity Mr. Asquith announced that all the statutory counties of Ulster would be asked to poll whether they will come under the Act or not , the question to be put to them being Bishop's Narrow Escape from Arrest . Dr. J. E. Watts Ditchfield , the new Bishop whether they aré in favour of exclusion from the Government of Ireland Bill , 1914. Exclu- of Chelmsford , who makes the proud claim to sion of any Ulster county , if decided on , be the only Bishop who has been arrested and The CHAIRMAN said that these figures ally the condition that their salaries should handcuffed ( needless to say , under a misap- had been before the Contracts Committee , be increased each year , and that such in- would be for six years from the date of the prehension ) , is doubtless justified , but it may and had been generally approved . He might creases should not be granted oftener than first meeting of the Irish Parliament . The be noted that another prelate very narrowly mention that with regard to the estimates every three years , and that a copy of this excluded counties would continue their repre- escaped the same distinction not very long and the decrease of £ 115 in Mr. Lewis's resolution should be sent to the County sentation in the Imperial Parliament , and the ago . This was the present Bishop of South - district , and the increase of £ 41 in Mr. Education Committee of the Herefordshire Irish Executive would have no control over well , who , some four or five years since , was Farr's locality ,. the cost per mile in the one County Council . " them . With scarcely less eagerness than was mistaken for a member of the light - fingered district was £ 19 10s . , and in the other £ 21 Mr. PASHLEY seconded . manifest over the Premier's speech did the craft at Derby Station and nearly arrested in per mile . House await the manner of the reception of someone else's bag instead of his own , and consequence . Inadvertently he had picked up the " suggestions " by the Unionists . was making off with it when a hue and cry The social programme of the week is again checked , his wild career , and brought about a long list of brilliant and interesting fune- satisfactory explanations . tion On Monday evening Viscount Bryce attended the reception of past and present students of the Law Society , under whose most conspicuous figures in the world of high auspices a very distinguished company of " legal luminaries foregathered . finance , says the Globe . He is the senior part- The chief ner in the great banking firm of J. Henry event of the week , however , is reserved for Schröder and Co. He was born in Hamburg , Friday night , when the last of their Majesties " and at an early age entered the banking busi- " early season " Courts is to be held at Buck - ness . He had influential connections in the 2nd March , 1914 . ingham Palace . The Lord Chamberlain's list financial world , who were no doubt useful to Dear Sir , Early in the year 1908 a ques- for this function was filled up and closed long the young banker , but it was his abilities that tion was raised at your Council by Messrs . ago , and a very large attendance is expected . pies to - day in the realms of finance . won for him the important position he occu- Haywood and Son with reference to land water on the road leading to Little Peter- Meanwhile , much interest is being evinced in stow , and I then undertook to direct the town in the next tour of their Majesties in water off my land if Messrs . Hayward did the same from the Minehead Farm . I car- the great industrial centres of the North . ried out my promise , but nothing has been Cheshire is the honoured county on this occa- done by Messrs . Hayward for the water off sion , and , according to present arrangements , Surely in matters of COUNCIL YIELD TO THE INEVITABLE . the King and Queen will arrive at Knowsley owing to his diplomatic gifts that his house Guy's Hospital land . as gues of the Earl and Countess of Derby has been able successfully to negotiate many this kind there should be equal justice to At the monthly meeting of the above He is all parties , and I would ask your Council to on Tuesday , 24th inst . The Royal pair will foreign loans of first - rate importance . journey to Chester on the following day , and an excellent linguist and widely read , and he enquire of their Surveyor why no report has Council , held at Monmouth last week , Mr. J. Herbert ( Chairman ) presided ; there were his Majesty will formally open the Royal In- has travelled a great deal . He is fond of been made to you after all these years of also present Mr. H. Webb , Mr. V. Wade , fine waiting . Now , as to the hedges on my land , Mr. James Jones , Mr. W. F. Davies , Mr. R. firmary . At Port Sunlight there will be a tour most kinds of outdoor sports , being a I have always carried out my work as re- of the works and village , and the foundation horseman and a first - rate shot . Gardening is stone of the new Art Gallery will be laid . The one of his favourite pursuits ; the gardens at quested by Mr. Farr , and , in fact , imme- Bendon , with the Clerk ( Mr. J. Smith ) , the Royal progress will continue Mesers . his country residence near Englefield Green diately . I had his notice I put a man on it Surveyor ( Mr , R. Howells ) , and the Medical at once ; but I must call your attention to Officer ( Dr. Lloyd Smith ) . Laird's shipbuilding yard , and at Wallasey contain a wonderful Japanese garden that , in the King lays the foundation stone of the new the summer - time , when it is ablaze . with a promise made by Messrs . Hayward and Son some five years ago to have the trees " municipal buildings . Then their Majesties myriads of different colours , is a sight of on their property attended to . cross the Mersey at Seacombe Ferry for a extraordinary beauty . ceremonial reception Liverpool . On Thurs- day and Friday the King and Queen attend A Courageous Countess . the Liverpool race meeting ; and the visit , as Saturday , on at present arranged , closes March 28th . Representatives of the trading community from all parts of the kingdom are assembling in town this week for the annual gatherings of the Association of Chambers of Commerce . The assembly is one of the largest of recent years , delegates coming from hundred Chambers . The agenda , too , is one of the bulkiest and most important on record , no less than thirty - nine resolutions being down for discussion . Among the more generally in- teresting of the motions are those which deal with railway matters , with the Trade Dis- Countess was Miss Rachel Gurney , putes Act , the Patents and Designs Act , the daughter of the famous Quaker banker who constitution of the Imperial Council of Com- fell on evil times and gave up every farthing and Defence . trade - marks , Naval merce , His daughter As Truly a remarkable variorum ! usual , he possessed to his oreditors . the social amenities of the meeting are on a was adopted by Adeline Duchess of Bedford . worthy scale . On Tuesday evening Sir Alger At the Duchess's Lady Edith Ward , who was so charmed with her that when the young Earl of Dudley made her acquaintance he was already half in love with her . Not long after the world was startled and delighted by the news that the old banker's charming daughter had become the young Earl's bride . WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS , ROSS , IMPORTERS OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS . Special Blend of Finest Old SCOTCH WHISKY , G.G. Very Fine Old IRISH WHISKY Good Sound CLARET , in excellent condition *** " .. And other very Fine Clarets , up to 60 / - per dozen . BOTTLERS OF PALE ALE AND STOUT . Per Dozen . 49 / - 49 / - 16 / - E. Collins and Sons , Smallbrook , ROSS , PLUMBERS , HOT & COLD WATER FITTERS , GASFITTERS Makers of all kinds of Sheet Metal Goods . ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR- KITCHEN RANGES , GRATES , BOILERS , BATHS , LAVATORIES , AND ALL SANITARY WORK ; ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO . to a non Firth ( President ) and Lady Firth held a reception , and the Prime Minister and the United States Ambassador were among those who accepted invitations to attend the annual banquet . Diplomatist and Financier . The Baron an astute diplomatist as well as a great financier , and it is in a measure This has Whitchurch Rural District Counoll . THE WATER SUPPLY . MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT . Dr. LLOYD SMITH ( the Medical Officer ) not been done , and their trees are damaging presented his annual report , in which he not only the roads but also my land , and stated that the area of the district was The Countess of Dudley , who has been they want lopping much more than my 11,807 acres , " It was formed of the various hedges require laying . Will the Council divisions , and the formation was hilly ris- showing such extraordinary intrepidity by please send a committee of disinterested ing to 1,200 feet in Garway , and 800 feet consenting to share with Mr. Hamel the gentlemen to inspect what I complain of , and " fearful joy " involved in the execution of which was to have been put right years ago . that perilous feat of aviation known as loop- Yours faithfully , ing the loop , has often before now shown her courage and independence of character , says the Westminster Gazette , but never , perhaps , to quite the same extent as in this particular instance . Nor was her exhibition of pluck any the less remarkable in the case of a lady who , not to put it ungallantly , now has grown- up sons and daughters . Daughter of Quaker Banker . The Lord Dudley's sister , GEO . COLLINS . in Welsh Newton , while at the river level it rivers Wye and Monnow , with contributory The was only 100 feet above sea level . streams , drained the district . All the land was agricultural , grazing land and fruit . Mr. ROBINSON said he would propose growing , with a proportion of woodland A that a committee be appointed . few stone quarries were worked in various The CHAIRMAN : Is the state of the road parts of the district . The population at the such as to be inconvenient to the public . last census was 1,526 , and he then estimated The time is going , and soon we shall have it at 1,522 . It consisted of resident gentry , no authority over the cutting of the hedges . farmers , farm labourers , a few mechanics , Mr. ROBINSON said if a committee was boatmen and quarrymen . The chief occupa- sent to inspect this they would then see tions were healthy , but the wages what was required to be done and they stated poor law and hospital relief in a large consequently old age and illness neces- could give instructions to the Surveyor as to what was to be done . number of cottages . The births numbered This was agreed upon , and the Chairman 37 , viz . , 24 males and 13 females , or 24 per and Vice - Chairman were appointed as the 1,000 ; while the deaths were 28 , or 11 per committee . were case , and he did think that the Surveyor those two were over 90 years of age . Two Mr. ROBINSON said this was a very bad 1,000 . Thirteen of the deaths were of per- sons seventy years of age and over , and of It was of the deaths were uncertified . One child should have dealt with this before . a very hard thing for him to bring this under a year died . No deaths occurred There were three matter forward , especially as it concerned from zymotic disease . his neighbours . Mr. Farr knew the case , cases of scarletina . One death from phthisis and he ought to have seen to it before ( hear , had occurred , and one from cancer . The If walls could speak ! None , probably , could hear ) . He did not like to do anything housing accommodation was quite sufficient between , when it was the Surveyor who ought for the population . The cottages were allow- utter more profoundly moving stories than those of the Tower of London . I notice in A Popular Couple . to see that these things were done ( ap - ed to get out of repair in many instances . The cottages on the Doward referred to in It is just ten years now since Lord and plause ) . POUTING , PUMPS AND WATER WHEELS , WATER SUPPLIES FOR FARMS , & c . ments many interesting references to the in- Lady Dudley left Dublin Castle , where both the report of the Inspector of Ancient Mona- THE WELL AT ASTON INGHAM . the last report had been all put in a satis factory state . No cases of overcrowding had extraordinary popularity during the Mr : LEWIS reported that he met Mr. been reported . -There scriptions on the walls of the prison chambers won were bye - laws in It Power and Mr. Ricketts at the well at force , and of that historic place of human suffering and former's short term of office as Viceroy . proof of the water supply had death . Each of these inscriptions has now was said , indeed , that the breakdown in Lady Aston Ingham , where it was alleged that the to be shown before a certificate for occupa- well was polluted by road water , and Mr. tion was given , and three were given during been placed on permanent record by an elec- Dudley's health , which was one of the causes of her husband's retirement , was brought Pawer would report . the year . The water supply was from strong trotype reproduction from a wax impression , about largely by the manner in which she had Mr. POWER said he was prepared to re - storage tanks , rivers and streams . The and the inscription has then been preserved overworked herself in discharging the duties commend to the Parish Council that they public wells were better protected than from further deterioration by being covered of her position ; and in Australia later Lord should build the wall round the well from formerly . The Medical Inspector of the with a plate glass tablet , through which the Dudley , as Governor - General , and his wife two to three feet higher , provided the Rural Local Government Board inspected Whit- carving can be plainly seen . The public are found equal favour - their keen sporting pro- District Council prevented the road water church , and a public enquiry decided that a already in possession of reproductions of the clivities helping them much here , as in Ire- from going into the well , and if they found water supply was required . One of the writings and devices on the walls of the Beau- land , and also involving them both more than that the drain flooded the road , the District Board's engineers held two conferences with champ Tower , and it is proposed to continue once in some unpleasantly tight corners . Council would put that right also . The Ross Gazette Ltd. , PRINTERS , PUBLISHERS , STATIONERS , & BOOKSELLERS . High - class Note Papers AT POPULAR PRICES . QUEEN'S PARCHMENT . Embassy Treble Thick Note , Romanesque , & c . , & a . 1 / - per Box of Five Quires . Var.us sizes . NEWTON LINEN . Cream , Heliotrope , and Cornflower Blue . 7d . per 1lb . Box . Dainty shape and smart appearance . PRIVATE ADDRESSES PRINTED in Latest Styles at Lowest Rates . Call and see Samples . Business Envelopes From 2/6 per 1,000 . Largest Stock in the District . Special Envelopes supplied at Competitive Prices . It will be worth your while to obtain our quotation before sending elsewhere . ness , your interest lies here , told by the Billheads , Memorandums , Post Cards , Receipt Books , The Mother can see Baby's Fate and Fortune in the Birthday Information for every day of the year . If You are a Farmer and crops fail , or doubt when to buy or sell Cattle , get RAPHAEL'S ALMANACK , it tells the favourable time . and when to Sow Crops for Success . Buy a Copy to - day from your Bookseller , or post free 7d . from W. FOULSHAM and Co. , 5 , Pilgrim - street , London , E.0 . & o & o . Good Work , Prompt Attention , and Low Prices THE AT GAZETTE " OFFICE . the work , so that copies of the more interest- ing inscriptions in the Salt , Broad Arrow , Popular Composer . In Mr. LEWIS said it would only mean con- tinuing the drain past the well , which would Well , and other towers may also be available . The composer of the sparkling music of cost very little . The parish would build the the Beauchamp Tower there are many " The Joy Ride Lady , " and " The Girl in the wall . carefully - carved and elaborate devices , but probably none equals in pathos and interest Taxi " -Jean Gilbert - enjoys great popu- the simple signature of the Lady Jane Grey , larity for his compositions on the Continent . This was agreed ' to . FINANCE REPORT . the Council , and the matter was still under consideration . No great scarcity of water was reported , and the streams had been free from pollution . The mill pond at Whit- church was often fouled on the surface , and There required cleaning out frequently . was one dairy registered , and it was in every to be seen carved on the wall . The initials Jean Gilbert , who is now only twenty - five , is Mr. MURDOCH presented the Finance way satisfactory . No schools were closed Committee's report , which showed a balance during the year on account of epidemic dis " R. D. " beneath an oak tree bearing acorns a member of a family nearly all of whom were His uncle was at the bank of £ 2,167 6s . 9d . , less unpresent- ease . There was no isolation hospital , and are believed to be those of the Earl of actors , singers , or musicians . Leicester , Robert Dudley . the musical director of the Royal Chapel ined cheques of £ 19 10s . 9d . , leaving £ 2,158 accommodation was arranged for elsewhere . £ 490 The CHAIRMAN thought the report was Berlin , and Jean's early aptitude for music 16s . Od . They required that morning 138. 9d . to discharge their liabilities , and satisfactory . THE MANOEUVRES . when those were paid there would still be a credit balance of £ 1,663 2s . 8d . The unpaid A communication was read from the War Office relating to the manoeuvres in Septem- calls amounted to £ 674 , which would make a total balance to the good of £ 2,387 28. 3d . ber , but it was stated that they would not He proposed the adoption of the report , touch that district . THE WATER SUPPLY . which was seconded and carried . was carefully fostered by his relations . Talented Childhood . The Oxford crew have now made their ap . pearance at Putney , and the probabilities of their performance is one of the chief topics When only seven years of age he showed his of discussion in sporting circles this week . Not for several years has there been so much talent as a composer and conducted with great doubt as to the result of the great boat - race skill a fairly large orchestra . He studied as there is in regard to the contest fixed for music in Berlin under Professor Scharwenka Saturday fortnight . Cambridge have done for several years , and then appeared before splendidly ever since the earliest practice in the public as a piano soloist . At the age of eighteen he won his spurs as a conductor , and January , and Oxford have a record exactly in his twentieth year returned to his native the other way . The Dark Blues ' practice is town of Hamburg to take up a post at the described by several well - known rowing men Central Hall . who have been following it as extremely un- satisfactory , and it may be noted that no de- Man of Many Compositions . finite decision has yet been come to either as to the composition of the crew or the order STEAM ROLLER REPORT . A letter was read from Messrs . Apperley Mr. PROTHEROE presented the report and Brown , of Hereford , on behalf of Messrs . of the Steam Roller Committee , which show W. and F. C. Brown , of Lewstone , stating ed that No. 2 roller had rolled in an average that as the water scheme had undergone of 81 tons per day , No. 3 , 32 tons per day , changes , and while their clients were desir ous of rendering every assistance , they with- and No. 1 nearly 28 tons or yards per day . One of the rollers had also been hired to drew their terms , and awaited the decision of the Council as to the projected scheme . A letter was read from the County Sur- Mr. WEBB : I am not surprised at that , A letter was then read from the Local His first composition was " Das Junfens- the Ross Urban Council . of rowing . The opinion is being freely ex- tift , " and with that we see him as conductor veyor with regard to the hire of one of the although the alterations won't make much pressed in rowing circles ; indeed , that unless at the Apollo Theatre in Berlin ; and he then rollers for use on the main roads , and it difference as to the quantity of water used The CHAIRMAN : They will require a new Oxford show a remarkable change during the began his grand tour through Germany , Italy , was decided that the matter should be re- last stage of practice , the Light Blues have a France , and Scandinavia , which lasted until ferred to the Steam Roller Committee to go agreement ... If they considered the It was into and report . great chance of breaking the run of victories 1910 , when he returned to Berlin . which has been enjoyed by their rivals dur Boon after this that he produced his " Girl in terms , satisfactory , they should have power Government Board , referring to the confer the Taxi . 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Air Gandy6 , Dble Barrel Breech Loaders 25 FIRE EXTINGUISHING EXPENSES . The CLERK read a letter from Mr. J. P. Griffiths , secretary to the South Hereford- shire Farmers ' Union , acknowledging the receipts of the resolution passed with re- gard to the action of certain Fire Insurance Offices , which had refused to pay all reason- able extinguishing expenses . ence of the Council with Mr. Etherington , and inquiring what decision the District Council had arrived at in the matter . The CLERK : You have not arrived at any decision at all yet . The CHAIRMAN : I don't see what we can do . We are waiting for the reply from them to the Parish Council . The CLERK : You have nothing to do with the Parish Council You must keep to the District Council . The CHAIRMAN : They have acknowledg ed the receipt of the petition , and that is ISOLATION HOSPITAL CONFERENCE . The CLERK read a long report of the recent conference held in Hereford of the all they have done . delegates from the various Boards of Guar- dians in the county , who had been called to- The CLERK : You really deferred con sideration of the scheme until you got the 1 |