Ross Gazette 19th March 1914 - Page 3
Ross Gazette 19th March 1914 - Page 3
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| Date | 19/03/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 19th March 1914 |
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Heaths . 14th inst . , at the College , Weston- ry suddenly of soute pericarditis ) , de Hankins Hamp Adams ( Dick ) , Francis Hamp Adams , of Pem- age 11 years . 19 14 , at Abbotts Manor , Lawford , Richard Berwick , infant son of nd Mrs. Berwick Curtis . 12 , at 4 , Old Gloucester - road , widow of the late John Collett , 11 , at Les Brook , Les , William 8 years . 7 , at Varnister , Ruardean , Sarah ed 69 years . h14 , at 17 , Henry - street , Ross , th Winter , aged 77 years . 5 , at Ottawa , Canada , John J. d son of the late Robert Warey . W. URSELL , Hoo Monumental Worke , OANTILUPE - ROAD , ROSS . These AGENT for this District for beautiful SILVER - GREY RNISH GRANITE . naments supplied at about Half Price of other Granites . Established 23 Years . STORR - BARBER , FOR MONUMENTAL WORK IN ALL ITS BRANCHES . GUARANTEED . ESTIMATES FREE . ROSS ( LATE OVERTON ) . LEOMINSTER ( ESTAR . 1840 ) . A. M. ARBERY asure to inform her Customers and she has just returned from London , e a vervsmart display of LADIES ' and CHILDREN'S ILLINERY . E MODELS of the Newest PARIS DON PRODUCTIONS on view at ket Place , Ross - on - Wye KYRLE " 99 TURE PALACE , ROSS . Enormous Expense , pear at each and every performances ledged to be the Leading Costume Company . OBERT KENT'S FAMOUS NIQUES . Speaks . zee Ladies . Three Gentlemen . In a Charming Revne , NIQUELAND . " PICTURES . March 19-21 . QUEEN OF SPADES . ( Over 2,000 ft . ) . Winning his Stripes . Roped In . Never Again . EXT WEEK'S PROGRAMME . - at ! Look out !! Look out !!! st.Variety Company ever visited Ross . ng Engagement at Enormous Cost of MELFORD TRIO , THE DANCING MARVELS . World's Finest Dancers . " - Vide Press . Special Engagement of LLACE STRAND , TRIC CHARACTER COMEDIAN . ALL & ROSA . and Harmony Duo . In all new Busines RED EOR ONE WEEK ONLY , THE GREAT BLANCHARD , N'S FAMOUS PROTEAN ACTOR , rsonations of our greatest Statesmen , present , & c . See his live - like Im- rsonation of Napoleon , & c . , & o . LOOK OUT FOR THE - YOU - PLEASE COMPETITION . SPECIAL PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN ne . PICTURES : March 22nd - 25th . Cannine Sherlock Holmes . Amateur Cow Bay . March 26th - 28th . Just Lack . Fort Lapwai . Suspicious Mrs. Brown Arabella and the Wizard . open at 7.30 p.m. Commence at 8 . on Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Doors open at 2.30 ening Performances Saturday - 6.30 8.30 . Doors open at 6 and 8 . Prices : 1s . , 6d . , and 8d . ts can be booked at the Palace . The Ross Gazette . THURSDAY , MAROH 19th , 1914 . LOOAL NEWS . Look Our for the Congregational Church Jumble Sale — Advt . FOR CYCLE REPAIRS go to FRANK HILL AND Co. , Market - place , Ross.dt. A BRAKE will leave the George Hotel , Ross , on Tuesday next , March 24th , at 11 o'clock , for Ross Point - to - Point Races at Monkhall . Return fare , 2s . 6d . Advt . Brakes will leave the Swan Yard at 11 a.m. on Tuesday , for Ross Point - to - Point Races , at Monkhall . - Advt . CHANGE OF ADDRESS . - We understand that Mrs. Outfield has left Ross , and her address in future will be " 26 , Grange Park , Ealing , W. " Particulars of outstanding accounts against the Ross Urban Council should be sent to the Urban Clerk , 20 , Broad - street , Ross , by noon of 23rd March instant . Advt . The Annual Meetings of the Universities ' Mission to Central Africa will be held in the Ross Deanery next week . The Rev. A. F. Matthew will address meetings at Ross , Lower Schoolroom , 8.15 p.m. , on Monday , Schoolroom , March 23rd ; Yatton 7.80 , March 24th ; Weston Schoolroom ( lantern lecture ) , 7.30 , March 25th . The Rev. J. P Clarke will speak at the Afternoon Meeting ( 3 p.m. ) in the Lower Schoolroom , Ross , on Thursday , March 26th . - Advt . ( Ross NATIONAL CONSERVATIVE LEAGUE Lodge ) . A special lodge meeting will be held on Tuesday next , March 24th , at 8 p.m. A smoking concert will commence at 8.30 p.m. A short address will be given by Mr. Harvey . Unionists are requested to attend and sign the National Declaration against Home Rule . -Advt . HAREWOOD END AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.- Members and supporters of this society are reminded that the general meeting is fixed for this day ( Thursday ) at 5 o'clock at the Royal Hotel , Ross , when it is hoped that as many members as possible will attend . EVAPORATED FRUITS . With little fresh fruit to be had at this time of the year the Evaporated Fruits are a welcome addition to the household menu . We offer Apple Rings ( very economical ) at 7d . lb. , Bosnian Plums ( Prunes ) at 7d . , Fruit Salad at 7d .. ' Apricots at 10d .; also a large selection of first grade Apricots , Pears , Pines , Peaches . etc. , in tins.-G. A. WILLIS and Co. , Kyrle Supply Stores , 27 , High - street , Ross . - Advt . AN EVENING DANCE . The last dance of the present season , in connection with Mrs. Read's class for the tuition of dancing , was held at the Academy , Station - street , Ross , on Monday evening . After the usual lesson , the pupils and friends present joined in a programme which included a two - step , one- step , and other new dances , all thoroughly enjoying the various items . During the in- terval , Miss Norah Read danced the Sailor's Hornpipe ( by request ) , which was much ap- be resumed in October . Ross Elsteddfod . SUCCESSFUL COMPETITIONS AT THE CORN EXCHANGE , MAGNIFICENT CHORAL SINGING . The value of the Eisteddfod movement in Ross is yearly becoming more apparent . The third annual contests were held at the Corn Exchange on Tuesday , and from every point of view were immensely successful and ex- ceptionally well appreciated by the very large audience which filled the building . Although the two previous contests have proved very popular , this year's Eisteddfod has created even greater interest and enthusiasm among People in the town and district , and for weeks past local soloists - and choirs have been busily engaged rehearsing for the contests ; and the competition , which was of an exceedingly high character for local product both in literary , elocutionary , and the musical events was very keen . The singing in the second choral competition was of an excellent order , especially the rendering of the Ruardean Hill choir who gave a magnificent and ideal in- terpretation of the test - piece , " The Radiant The committee of the Eisteddfod Morn . " deserve high commendation for the work they have accomplished , and Mr. T. J. Guy and Mr. Heber Watkins , the hon . secs . , are also to be congratulated upon the excellent ar- rangements made and for the manner in which the competitions were carried through . Colonel O. R. Middleton was the president . Mr. O. J. Owen , of Abergavenny ( who pos sesses the distinction of being a Welsh Bard ) . again very admirably filled the position of conductor ; in fact a local Eisteddfod without Mr. Owen would be rather a tame affair , for Mr. Owen , with his Welsh humour , is always the moving spirit of these contests . Professor Jacob Gabriel , of Argoed , who ad- judicated at last year's competitions , again decided the musical events . Mr. Gabriel , who is one of the leading Welsh adjudicators , gave eminent satisfaction in all his decisions , and proved himself very popular with the audience . The literary and elocution adjudi- cator was Mr. E. Arnold Watkins , B.A. , of Hereford , who has also had a great amount of Eisteddfod experience . Mr. Watkins's ad- iudication was also highly appreciated . Mr. Bert Restall accompanied in his usual capable manner . Preliminary contests were held in several events in the afternoon . THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , £ 25 2 CONH H. P. HUMBER MOTOR - CYCLE . Twin - cylinder engine Bosch magneto ; B. & B. carburetter ; Armstrong three - speed hub , with free engine clutch ; new Bates studded cover on back wheel . Machine in splendid order . Horn , lamp , tools , & o . 25 complete . TRIAL RUN ARRANGED . Butcher & Casson , Ltd. , Automobile Engineers , Motor Body Builders , Telephone No. 23 . At 6 o'clock the first item was the render- ing of Bishop's Bid me discourse , " by Madame Minnie Embrey , as an Eisteddfod song . An exceptionally fine rendering of the in their manuscripts , and Mr. Watkins an- solo was given , Madame Minnie . Embrey's nounced that the first prize would be given charming soprano voice being heard to great to Mr. Jim Birt , whose verses , he said , show- advantage . She was given a very warm re - ed great promise , and was deserving of high ception , and heartily applauded . commendation . Mr. Owen then , read Mr. Birt's poem , which was very warmly applauded and highly The Rev. W. A. Powieke apologised for the absence of the president , Col. O. R. Middleton , who , through the doctor's orders , was not allowed out of the house on such a chilly evening . appreciated . BARITONE SOLO . ROSS . MARCH 19 , 1914 . New Churchyard at Press Association Telegrams . Bridstow . Wednesday Afternoon . SHIPPING DISASTERS . Men's Own Brotherhood . ADDRESS ON " WARNING SIGNALS . " Mr. John Hall presided at the Men's meet- THE CONSECRATION . ing at the Townhall on Sunday last , when The Lord Bishop of the diocese held a there was a fair attendance , and an interest- Confirmation service in Bridstow Church on sailing ship . " Daydore , bound for Poole , A Ventnor telegram reports that the Dutch . ing talk , illustrated by electrically driven Monday last , when there were confirmed : -foundered off Brightstons during the night . It models , was given by Mr. Sam Taylor , of the From Bridstow 21 , from Brampton Abbotts is feared that the crew have been lost . Midland Railway Electrical Engineering de- 7 , from Sellack and King's Caple 7 , from The steam trawler , New Enterprise , " of partment . This is the second visit during Peterstow 4 , from Llanwarne 1. The clergy North Shields , went ashore to - day off Bandown , the present session . tion . LONDON CORN MARKET . Wheat firm , flour without alteration , bats The Speaker prefaced his remarks by refer - present and robed were the Archdeacon of Isle of Wight . The coastguard reseted the orew ring to a letter which recently appeared in Hereford , Rev. R. T. A. Money - Kyrle ( Rural of nine with life - saving apparatus in an ex- the Press , in which complaint was made that Dean ) , Rev. G. Whitehouse , Rev. J. H. E. hausted condition . some men made attendance at a poplar Bailey , and the Rev. H. B. Mynors . The Sunday afternoon meeting as duty for the Rev. R. H. Bird was among the congrega- whole day . It was plainly signified that Immediately after the Confirmation service this was not the view held by the majority the Bishop consecrated the new portion of steady , barley , maize , and other articles un- of the men present ) . He then proceeded to the Churchyard , which has been recently laid changed in value at present deal with the subject of Divine " Warning out and fenced at a cost of about £ 180 . The Arrivals : British : Wheat , nil ; barley , 249 ; Signals , " of which he said there was no lack Archdeacon and the choir headed a procession oats , 40. Foreign : Wheat . 92,520 ; barley , in the present time any more than in days from the Church , followed by the clergy , the 5.780 ; oats , 3,530 ; maize , 2,880 ; beans , 4,400 ; spoken of in the Bible . He had noticed that Bishop's headle carrying the mace , the Rural peas , 1,030 quarters ; flour , 30,780 Backs . for some time after a source of danger was Dean carrying the pastoral staff , and the revealed in a railway accident . men were Bishop . especially watchful , but before long they fell which is across the road . hymn 165 , " O God , On the way to the new ground , " Burberry " Clients in this district back again into their old spirit of indiffer- can place their orders with Messrs . WRIGHT ence . If they were indifferent to the issues our help in ages past " was sung . At the and SON , Ross , who are " Burberry " au gates the Churchwardens ( Captain Cox and thorised agents for both ladies ' and gentle- of life , and to spiritual danger , it was not Mr. W. Pearse ) presented to the Bishop the men's goods , and keep a full set of patterns for lack of warnings : the word of God : there deed of conveyance of the land , and fell in of all their specialities Weather - proof Gar- were plenty of signals in full working order , and if disaster overtook men , they had only the committee , Messrs . J. Keene , P. Sains- behind the procession with other members of ments , themselves to thank . It was often the case bury , and W. R. Peachey . Mr. D. A. Mere that when they had a good job , good health . dith sent a message regretting inability to and a comfortable home , they ignored the be present , and Colonel Newnham Smith was warning signals , and nothing short of a ser- ious accident would null them up . away from home . A large number of parish- There was another side to the work of signalling.lated the ground , singing Psalm xlix . , and ioners followed the procession as it peramby- and that was they might themselves show when the highest point was reached the the right signals to the world round about , Bishop conducted a short service . which in- " letting their light so shine before men that cluded two verses of hymn 52. " Great God . they might see their good work , and glorify what do I see and hear ? " and gave a short The following are the names of the success- their Father which is in Heaven . " Mr. address . Taylor drove home his points very effectively turned to the Church , singing hymn 22 , tion , which was held last December . Only At the close the precession re ful candidates who passed in this examina- by experiments with ingeniously contrived Holy Father , cheer our way , " and then the the names of scholars attending the School signalling apapratus operated by electric Bishop signed the deed of consecration . The in the Ross district are given below : - weather , after the very ' boisterous morning , A solo was contributed by Mr. T : Watkins . had calmed down wonderfully , and the sun Symonds , Freda Annie Lloyd , Daisy Flora First Class . - Sidney Marshall , Daisy Ethel Mr. E. A. Bastin has promised to speak shone brightly . The choir , though unused to Baynham , Ridley Cooper , Walter Scott's next Sunday . singing out of doors , acquitted themselves School . very well , and the whole service was reverent and effective . batteries . CHELTENHAM CLASSICAL CONCERTS . PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY . Tweed , and other Suitings , etc. , thus getting Sporting Garments , Gamefeather expert advice and also saving the trouble of a personal visit to their showrooms . DIOCESE OF HEREFORD . BIBLE AND PRAYER BOOK EXAMINATION . Second Class . - Hilda Olive Gwynne , Sheila Jolliffe , Rose Alice Powell , Mary Louisa Whitcombe , Bridstow . Edith Jenkins , Isa- bella Elizabeth Threlfall Hentland . Percy Bennett , Ivan Constance , Raymond Coombes , Nellie Cooper , Edith Mary Davies , Harold Drew , Marian Guy , Nancy Violet Guy , Alice Jessie Mills , Norman Stephens , Edith ' Annie Welsh , Walter Scott's School . Eliza Bur- ford , Sellack . Winifred Cook , Percival James Davies , Emily Gurney , Weston - under- Penvard .. Weston - under - Penyard . The Bishop invites all children in the first MISS GRACE SADLER'S RECEPTION . During the past few months , the organ- isers of the Cheltenham Classical concerts , have extended invitations to several Ross musicians to appear at these most popular It has long been agreed by all whose duty functions in the Garden Town , and we are it is to compile the chronicle of insurance or delighted to learn that their debuts have comment on the doings of institutions record- proved so attractive to the audiences , some ed therein that the Prudential stands in a Third Class . Frederick Blake Grace of their items being warmly encored . The kingdom of its own , unique , unapproach Davis , Nora Winifred Page . Bridstow . ried away by the beautiful singing through- last Ross performer to appear at the Friday able , and not comparable with any other Baden Edwards . Thomas William Hames , out ; 98 marks out of 100 . No. 4 ( Ross Warblers ) A neatly balanced Sadler , of Ashfield , and her violin solos course , the Prudential has had exceptional land . Dorothy Alice U. Davies , Ethel Rose afternoon classical concerts was Miss Grace company operating on similar lines . Of George Thomas , Dorothy Ida Whiting , Hent- choir , and the blend was very satisfactory . created a wonderful impression . advantages . With the exception of a mutual Dean , William Edwards , William Hankins , The sopranos did well in the opening move- The musical critic of the " Cheltenham society , which never aimed at a great ex- Annie Elizabeth Hope , Henry Hughes , ment , but the top notes were not always Echo " writes concerning Miss Sadler as tension of business , it was first in the in- Walter Scott's School . Gladys Baynham , true . The first move throughout was very follows : - " Miss Grace Sadler's violin solos dustrial field , and under the able manage- Mary Fee , Gladys Jones , Gwennie Shawe , neatly sung , combined with good expression . were ( a ) " Canzonetta " ( d'Ambrosio ) and ment of a great insurance organiser it has Winnie Owen , Robert Thomas , Sellack . Eva The second move was also well worked out , ( b ) " Le Cygne " ( St. Saens ) in the first part , established itself on a firm basis and won ex- Browning , Emily Chappell , Edgar Davies , Twelve entries were received for the bari- the balance being good , and the various and " Hungarian Dance , No. 5 " ( Brahms ) tensive popularity years before the other Edward Mansell Jones , Daisy Lomax . May They all regretted the tone solo , but Mr. Gabriel reduced this num- this movement was really fine . The allegro technique , she played these pieces with pleas- assurance arena . characters well executed . The singing of after the interval . Possessing a very fair proprietary concerns entered the industrial Moulton , Rosie Teagle , Wallace Wood , preciated by all present . Class lessons will Colonel's absence , but were pleased to see ber at the preliminary contest , to four ) , Thor of the last movement was in excellent time ing quency and refined feeling , and they We may preface our observations on the Mrs. Middleton present to represent their test was " Thy Sentinel am I " ( Watson ) , for and tone , the accentuations being really were the more acceptable from the fact that sixty - fifth annual report just issued by say and second classes to come and receive their a prize of 10s . 6d . The first prize was won " N. and O. " ( Nicholson and Co.'s ) Rainproof president . Col. Middleton had not only by Mr. J. A. Long , of Monmouth , who the don some pointed notes . The sopranos they were well within the capacity of the Ang that it is in all respects worthy of the prizes at the Palace on Saturday , May 16th , Coats for Ladies and Gentlemen . The new shown his interest in the Eisteddfod by be- adjudicator said possessed an exceedingly did their top notes well , with good produc- " Opalex " cost , with " Iridescent " lining , is coming their president , and contributing to good voice . There was very keen competition , and the parts moved throughout with performer a remark which does not too fre- Prudential . But who in the present state at 2 p.m. Their parents and their clergy and quently apply to young performers . Miss of competition , with many first class ordinary head teachers will also be welcomed . THE cost for the coming Spring and Summer , their funds , but he had been kind enough to tion , and all the solos , in the words of the tation on the whole was very satisfactory ; warm encore in the first part , is a pupil of home area , who would have reckoned on such precision and good attack . The interpré- Sadler , who received the compliment of a life offices displaying special activities in the Light in weight , yet a perfect shield from rain . lend them the beautiful plants that decorat- adjudicator , were well rendered , only a few 92 marks out of 100 . Inspection invited . Can be obtained only from ed the platform ( applause ) . Mr. Bernhard Carodus , who , himself a figures as those reported - 71.359 policies for T. MAPP , Ladies ' and Gent.'s Tailor . Agent also Mr. Owen also spoke of the regret and marks dividing the four competitors . player of renown , is , we believe , a son of sums amounting to £ 6,849,224 , as against for Dexter Weatherproofs . - Advt . sorrow they felt that Col. Middleton was not The most important event of the evening's the late John Tiplady Carrodus , the famous 59,854 policies for £ 5,586,153 in the pre- Mr. Carrodus , who was Great amusement was created in this programme was the chief choral competition , English violinist . PURE HOME - MADE BREAD delivered daily to present , but he hoped Mrs. Middleton , who vious year ? Conceding the unequalled power all parts of the town . Gloucester - road , Ross . - Advt . a donkey as the subject for the drawing , and Unfortunately , only two choirs competed marks for the work of the orchestra , es- of its name , " as someone has said , and the Sir , I have to - day received a letter from the prize was 58. Five competitors appear- Ross United ( conducted by Mr. Bert Restall ) , pecially the excellence of their ensemble . " more or less automatic growth of the ordin- the secretary of the Primrose League , in- ed , and their sketches were mostly of a very and Ruardean Hill and District ( conducted The " Cheltenham Looker - on " says : " Miss ary business by what may be called overflows viting me to sign a declaration that , in the amusing character . Mr. Owen's adjudica- by Mr. George Williams ) . The test piece Grace Sadler , who was the solo violinist , and from the industrial section , it must be re- event of the Home Rule Bill being passed tion , however , was even more laughable . One was " Death , I do not fear thee " ( Bach ) , who is a pupil of Mr. Bernhard Carrodus , cognised that an increase of 11,505 policies into law without being submitted to the of the competitors wrote by the side of his an exceptionally difficult test ; but Mr. made a very successful debut in Cheltenham and £ 1,263,071 in sums assured is something judgment of the nation . " I shall hold my- drawing , " Futurist Class . " " I can quite Gabriel said he was agreeably surprised at her items were exceptionally well played quite out of the common run , and that it believe it , " said Mr. Owen , commenting on the excellent renderings given by the two and were encored . " the drawing . In another sketch , Mr. Owen choirs . There was nothing to choose be- created a lot of laughter by describing it as tween the two choirs , and both had secured KYRLE PICTURE PALACE . dancing the Tango . " The winner of the 95 out of 100 marks , so that the prizes were competition was Miss Una Venn , of Bav- divided . sham , whose effort , the adjudicator said , The full adjudication is as follows : - SUCCESSFUL VISIT OF THE UNIQUES No. 1 ( Ruardean Hill ) -The Andante had been very well done , and she had not failed to insert the proverbial carrot , which movement was in good tempo . The voices the catering of amusements , there is nothing branch , notwithstanding the enormous busi . claration are prepared to fight rather than In all departments of business as well as in appeared to be the attraction of the donkey were good , especially bass ; the sopranos were like good wholesome competition , for it is not good on top note in bar 12. The balance this spirit of competition that engenders a was in general very satisfactory , but I felt keen rivalry , which benefits not only those the tenors a little weak in several parts , the other four parts were better . The opening more intimately concerned , but it also is of was in proper atmosphere of tone , and the great advantage to the public generally . is to be opposition to the Ross Kyrle Picture all things into consideration The premium thought harefully negotiated . At times During the next two or three months there income , amounting to £ 7,874,456 shows an " Death " was a little longer than the beat . Palace in the form of a portable theatre .. which opens here on Thursday next . increase of £ 81,894 , and this would have IMPROMPTU DRAWING . CHIEF CHORAL . WOMEN AND HOME RULE . The following letter from Lady Selborne E. H. SOLES , 17 , he was glad to see . present , would convey event . Mr. Owen , the adjudicator , selected 40 to 60 voices , for prizes of £ 10 and £ 2 . present , had some very complimentary re- and prestige of the Prudential , " the magic appeared in the " Daily Telegraph " of Mar. URBAN COUNCIL ELECTION . - Those wishing to nominate candidates for this election are lors , viz . , Hope Mansell , The Lea , Ross Rural ( two seats ) , Upton Bishop ( two seats ) , and Weston - under - Penyard ( two seats ) . Nomina- tions for these places must be sent in to Mr. J. Fred . Arnold , the Returning Officer , Union Offices , Ross , not later than noon this day noon on Tuesday next , March 24th . health . their wishes for his speedy restoration to full The investiture of the different winners was made by various people in the audience . Mr. Henry Southall , who takes a very keen in- terest in the movement , was also present . PIANOFORTE SOLO . The first competitive item was the piano- forte solo . under 14 , " May Flowers " ( Gabriel ) , for a prize of 7s . 6d . ( in music ) , given by the composer . Three competitors appeared , and the winner was Arthur Groves , who , Mr. Gabriel said . played in a very commendable and artistic style . Out of a maximum of 50 marks , he obtained 48 . JUNIOR RECITATION . tion all over England . JUNIOR CHORAL . " After the Rain ( Pinsuti ) , 15 to 20 voices , under 16 years , for prizes of £ 1 and 7s . 6d . Two choirs entered - Ross Juniors in her sketch . In the IMPROMPTU SPEECH was leaps were SECOND CHORAL . FINE SINGING BY RUARDEAN HILL . the evening . 100 . cadences on the word With the 10th : - could not possibly be attained without self justified in taking or supporting any action that may be effective to prevent it most able , zealous . and unspar being put into operation . " ] ing efforts on the part of the company's " officials and agents , It is noteworthy that one - seventh of the new business consisted of £ 20,000 . We may draw attention also to the policies for sums ranging from £ 500 to wonderfully low expense ratio shown in this What a silly declaration to ask a woman to sign . How are we to prevent an Act of Parliament being put into operation ? If the words are to be taken literally , it means that when men who sign this de- . I do ness transacted . Last year commission and management outlays or ordinary business came to £ 406,334 or only 8.27 per cent . of the premium income . In the Industrial Branch the results re- ported are also extremely satisfactory , taking par allow the law to be put into force . not suppose they wish the women to do that , and , except a general strike against the pay- ment of taxes . I can imagine no militant movement in which we could usefully take Sir , the women should have been allowed to draw up their own protest , which they would have done with some regard to the actual facts of the situation . Many of us reminded that the latest time for doing so is at noon this day ( Thursday ) . We understand that already a large number of nominations have been sent in The time for withdrawing expires at noon on Tuesday next , March 24th . There are four vacancies to be filled . PRIEST'S ORDERS . - Among those who re- ceived priest's orders from the Bishop of Lichfield , in Lichfield Cathedral last Sunday was the Rev. Henry Mills Goodacre , F.R.C.O. , curate of St. Phillips , West Brom wich , and formerly organist and choirmaster of Ross Parish Church . It is interesting to learn that Mr. Goodacre still finds time to exercise his talents as organist . His services For girl's prize of 3s . and hoy's prize of 3s . , are greatly in demand for organ recitals , on " The Scrupulous Schoolboy " ( Cowper ) : competition , for a prize of 5s .. the subject which he has given with marked success No less than 14 children entered for this given by Mr. Watkins was : " Should women lately in West Bromwich , Handsworth , Wal- event , but at the preliminary contest Mr. say Obey ? " Plenty of merriment sall , and other centres . As choirmaster in his own parish of St. Philip's , Mr. Goodacre Watkins weeded out this number to four , and provided by the humour of the four competi- the winners were Nancy Guy and William tors , with the exception of one , who was has also achieved fine results in a compara- Moody The adjudicator said the reciting of practically dumb - founded at the subject . and The bass did excellent work on the sequence the iden of excelling these new comers in been much . greater but for the fact that regard with the utmost detestation the pro- tively short time . Mary Birt had also been so good that he spoke but little . The adjudicator said there on the word " Rising . " There was an excel- providing entertainments which will be worthy fifty - three weeks ' collections only as showing GUARDIANS AND RURAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS . would give her a prize himself . ( applause ) . was very little to choose between two of the lent climax in bar 19. Page 20 was remark of the patronage and support of the play - by the present accounts for 1912. As showing posal to force Ulster to accept a form of -There are five parishes in the rural dis- Mr. Watkins further said he had never come competitors , but the prize was awarded to ably effective , the parts being distinct , and Poers of Ross and the nieghbourhood . Mr the value of the company as a distributing government which she hates , and we would both Guardians and Rural District Council- anywhere , although he had adjudicated elocu- Barber was highly commended for his effort . tion was a bit doubtful in page 22 , but there has made arrangements , at great expense to the bereaved or for those who have made that we could lawfully to remedy this in- trict of Ross in which vacancies occur for across such excellent reciters among children Mr. Bert Restall , while Mr. W. G. Storr- very clear in tonal notation . The intona Edwin Dekin , of the Kyrle Picture Palace . agency , as an institution for the succour of willingly have pledged ourselves to do all justice . But a promise to acquiesce or sup- was evidences of splendid training and con- himself . for engaging really high - class con- provision by their own thrift for old age , we sistent reading of the copy ; 95 marks out of cert and comedy companies with great re- of port militant methods is not to be so lightly may point out that the vast sum . Let me say in conclusion that it seems to No. 2 ( Ross Unifed ) .- " Death " at the this week , and the programme consists of the amount including , be it noted , £ 359,572 putations . The new arrangement commenced £ 3,139,193 was paid in claims in this branch , given . This was the keenest competitive item of start was an exact beat . Good voices . Top the latest thing in costume comedy com- bonus additions . Another significant point to me very inconsistent on the part of those who object to women signifying their opinions on The test was Woodward's A , with sopranos , like the other choir , nob panies , staged by Mr. Robert Kent's famous be noted is that at the end of the year the ( Thursday ) . Withdrawals can be made up to ( conducted by Mr. T. J. Guy ) , and Ross Con- The Radiant Morn , " and the prizes £ 2 2s . good . The bass could have been better in Uniques " in vatideville , which embraces total number of policies in force in the In- politics in a lawful and constitutional man- gregational Juniors ( conducted by Mr. W. and 10s . 6d . Four choirs competed - Mr . E. the long run . This was not satisfactory the fun and brightness of a musical comedy . dustrial branch was 19,778,135 , as compared ner , to urge them to promise that they will ECCLESIASTICAL . - The Bishop of Hereford H. John ) . Delightful two - part singing was Andrew's choir ( conducted bonducted by The tenors in page 20 were good . The tone The company consists of Miss Jene Sylvester . with 19,140,743 at the close of 1912 . has appointed the Rev. John Davies , M.A. , heard in this event , and the adjudicator said Sincock ) . Wyeside Warblers ( conducted by of bass was exceedingly fine also here . The charming conbrette ; Miss Hilda Elen . Stating as briefly as possible the results Rector of Stoke Prior , as Rural Dean of Leo- he was sure everyone had enjoyed the sing- Mr. A. E. Mogg ) . Ross Locals ( conducted alto and soprano duet was very well done , comedienne ; Miss Dorothy Verton . pianist reported , we may say that on the same strin- and unconstitutional means minster , in succession to the Rev. F. Wing of the two choirs . Very good renderings by Mr. T. J. Guy ) . Ruardean Hill Baptist but the blend was not true and happy com soloist : Mr. Sid Siddons , hass - baritone Treadwell , who is leaving the district , and were given by both , but the singing of the ( conducted by Mr. A. E. Williams ) . Throughout , the rests were finely observed , Mr. Carl Moneta , an all - round dancer and 1912 the surplus of assets over liabilities in has instituted the Rev. Henry Evans , late second choir ( Ross Juniors ) was an excep- Gabriel said he had thoroughly enjoyed the but the tone at times was a little mixed , es exponent of coon comedy ; and Mr. Robert the ordinary branch was £ 2,070,984 ( in- cluding the sum brought forward from the curate of Kimbolton , to the Rectory of Hope tionally good performance . The marks award singing , and he would say without fear of pecially at the crossing of the parts . The versatile , comedy entertainer . Mansell , on the presentation of the Lord ed were 90 to the Congregational choir , and contradiction , that he had never heard better last page was not quite so striking as one preceding year ) , out of which £ 700,000 has Chancellor . We understand that the Rev. 95 to the Ross Juniors , out of a maximum of competition . It was exceedingly good , and could have expected from such a large choir . The " Uniques " occupy the stage for near- been added to the investment reserve fund . A. V. I. Bickerstaff , curate of Leominster , 100 . a credit to the district . All the choirs had They lacked exact precision on the final ral - nch evening , and during the whole time In the industrial branch the surplus sich ly two hours , with a change of programme has been offered and has accepted the living ESSAY . sung well , but one choir in particular ( Ruar- lentando . This again was a splendid render- they are before the audience there is not a by valuation is £ 1,837,621 , out of TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . of Hatfield , rendered vacant by the resigna- The subject of the essay was " Ambition " dean ) had given a magnificent rendering , in nig : 95 marks out of 100 . £ 550,000 has been added to the investment tion of the Rev. T. Holland . The living is ( 1,000 to 1,500 words ) for a prize of 7s . 6d . fact he had never heard a better , for it was Before the conclusion , the Rev. Powicke dnets , trios , and concerted items create roars dull moment , for their witicisms , songs . reserve fund which , Sir , Can you grant me space in your after deducting in the gift of the Lord Chancellor . Six entries were received , and Mr. Watkins an inspired and thrilling performance , and generally thanked all the adjudicators , and off securities ( both columns to quote the last verses of Mrs. of laughter as well as enthusiastic encores . £ 1,750,000 written ROSS SECONDARY SCHOOL . The third of announced the winner as Mr. J. E. King , he congratulated them on the excellence of all who had assisted at the Eisteddfod . the fortnightly concerts held this term took Cawdor , whose essay was exceptionally good . their choral singing . Mr. Owen , who introduced several of his While there is very little to choose between branches ) now stands at £ 1,000,000 . The Alexander's beautiful and stirring poem on are to the present crisis in her history . place at the School on Friday evening last . Miss Evans , Clytha House , was also highly We publish in full the adjudicator's re- amusing anecdotes between the item is the merits of the party as entertainers , each total surplus of the two branches is now the siege of Derry , so appropriate as they The programme was as follows : - commended for her essay . Of the six essays , marks of the choirs . " And of these heroic times , if the tale be that the committee would go on , and that being gifted in that direction , special men- £ 3,908.605 ( as against £ 3.743,013 in the pre- Wheildon Pianoforte solo , " Orfeo " the adjudicator said they all contained some told in rhymes , follows : £ 1,250,000 has been added to the No. 1 ( Ross Locals ) . A very good balanced the , townsfolk would support them in the tion must be made of Mr. Carl Moneta , the vious year ) , and this has been disposed of as all - round dancer and exponent of coon The voices of bass were excellent . future Eisteddfods . good and well thought out matter ; but some choir . two When the statesman of the future learns no Kearsey Recitation , " The Sailor's His dances are really marvellous . investment of the beauty and value of the essays were Consolation The tenors fairly good , and the altos ; but lessons from the past ; The singing of the National Anthem con- and without exception there never has been branches ; £ 2,198,854 is to be distributed lost through poor punctuation , which seemed sopranos were not so satisfactory . The cluded the most successful and enjoyable an artiste on the Kyrle Palace boards who among the participating policy holders of the When rude hands are upsetting , and cold a weakness at most of the Eisteddfods in phrasing of the first phrase was not correct . Eisteddfods held in Ross , dit is to he has won the plaudits of the Ross audiences industrial branch , the shareholders and the The expression was fairly commendable , but hoped that the committe will carry the . the phrases were not released together . movement even on a bigger scale at the net so readily as Mr. Carl Moneta . Collectively , superintendency and agency staff , leaving And faction sways the Senate , and faith is the " Uniques " are the best company that £ 459,751 to be carried forward . The splendid bonus of 36s . per cent , in the " Robin Adair " ( Scotch ) was the test , and There was nothing striking in this movement . meeting . Mr. Dekin has yet secured , and the packed two prizes of 4s . were offered , one for the The second move was strikingly good , the serve his country well houses that have been seen at the Palace ordinary branch has been declared again , and Then these Derry men shall tell - who would Ross Golf Club . girls and the other prize for the boys . The tone being nicely graded from piano to ff , during the first half of this week . clearly in the industrial branch an increased bonus in his deed , only entrants were two girls and one boy . and the poetical meaning was a well drawn picture . The mod . on the word . " dawn " demonstrates the advantage of obtaining the of £ 5 has been allotted to policies on which Must be strong in his convictions and valiant Mr. Gabriel said the singing generally was The first competition for a silver medal brought best artistes possible . Only a few pictures premiums have been paid for 35 and less Must be patient in enduring , and determined than 40 years , 45 and less than 50 years , entries on Tuesday last , the following being are able to be shown this week , but what are thrown on the screen are remarkably good . best cards returned . Pathé's " Animated Gazette " still retains a warm corner in the hearts of those who re gularly patronise the Palace . Dorothy Baldwin - Pianoforte solo , “ Hide and Seek " Daisy Bircher Recitation , " Lord Ullin's Daughter " The School - Chorus , " The Bay of Biscay " Beatrice Baynham - Recitation , " Henry V. before Harfleur " Mr. Raymond and Mr. Nicholas - Violin and piano duet ( Haydn ) Preece - Recitation , " The Humorous Side of Things " Constance Harris - Song , " Somewhere " Joyce Davies - Recitation , " Fidelity " Mrs. Barker Song , " Cherry Ripe 33 Claudia Harris - Recitation , " Abou Ben Adhem " Dorothy Greenhill - Pianoforte solo , " Im- promptu " by Brahms Moody Recitation , " Boadicea " School - Chorus , " British Grenadiers " this locality . JUNIOR SOLO RECITATION . 100 . 16 A. Ashton ... E. W. Strong A. J. Kiddle .. J. Benjamin ... H. C. Jefferies H. T. Howell very good , full of expression , phrasing , and was good . The latter movement opened in good intonation . Doris Hill was the winner capital style , but some of the singers were of the girl's prize , and Sidney Marshall the a hit over - anxious , and striking their notes the a little before the others . Nevertheless , it boy's . Mr. Owen also gave the other com- was a good rendering . The voices were petitor , Nancy Guy , a prize for her nice ren - blending very commendable ; 86 marks out of dering of the solo . No. 2 ( Mr. E. Andrew's Choir ) . The Very keen competition was heard in the Andante Sostenuto was in an effective rate recitation contest on " Crescentius " of movement . The voices were fuller than ( Mrs. Maclean ) , for a prize of 5s . Nine en- No. 1 by a little . The bass were magnificent tries were received . but this number was re- on the lower notes , but the sopranos were a IN BANKRUPTCY . - F . Pearce , Granville duced at the preliminary contest . At the bit breathy . The opening was not very in- street , Monmouth , oil and general dealer , evening session , three competitors recited , teresting , but the second movement was formerly of Ross . First meeting , March 21 , and the adjudicator said they were all ex - sung with grandeur and excellent tonal at 11 a.m. , at the Official Receiver's , 144 , ceedingly good reciters , and there was very effects . This movement was really magnifi- Commercial - street , Newport , Mon .; public little to choose between either of them , so cent , and the rall and dim of the semicadence examination , April 21 , at 10.30 a.m. , at the little that he had great difficulty in deciding , was very effective . The last movement was Townhall , Newport , Mon. for they were all deserving of a prize . The in a splendid allegro time , and the cres- INTERESTING FIRE BRIGADES BILL . The prize , however , would be awarded the lady , cendos were excellent gradations of tone , but with the Local Authorities Fire Brigades Bill , which Miss H. Evans , owing to her vocal expression . I found conspicuous fault has been introduced by Sir Thomas Roe , sopranos on top notes of the last page , the CONTRALTO SOLO . mod . being a little commonplace . seeks to amend the law outside the metro- J. F. Arnold .... O. L. Llewellyn 84 12 78 87 10 77 93 15 78 98 17 81 105 24 88 6 81 82 100 16 84 98 13 85 RAINFALL AT BROAD - STREET . [ Measured each day at 9 a.m. ] Mar. 12 13 " 1 14 " 15 " 16 " 17 " 18 -20 11 $ 59 19 -00 -17 Total 1-37 for 6 days . The ARMY SERVICE CORPS HEADQUARTER COMPANY , HAREWOOD END SECTION .. polis so as to enable local authorities to re- The contralto solo was " Love Divine " phrasing also should be better . This , how- cover from insurance companies and owners ( Handel ) , for a prize of 10s . 6d . Three com- ever , was a splendid performance ; 90 marks of property , the expenses of the attendance petitors appeared , and Mr. Gabriel divided out of 100 . No. 8 ( Ruardean Hill Baptist ) .- The first of fire engines and fire brigades at fires , the first prize between Miss Phillips and Miss whether within or without their districts , Foster , who , he said , both possessed excellent movement with this choir was better than No. and to make charges for such attendance . and sang with good intonation and 1 and 2 , the declamation being really fine , voices , FOR EXCELLENCE AND LIGHTNESS THE ROM- expression . FORD NOURISHING STOUT is unequalled . out of a possible 50 . It is easily digested , and is in all ways by far comedy The proprietor is to be congratulated on the step he has taken , and if he can only maintain the reputation of the present week , we have no doubt that he will be thoroughly repaid for the extra expense he is now laying himself ont to . Those who wish to spend nearly three hours genuine amusement in the evenings cannot do better than book their seats at the Palace early . We have been requested to draw atten- tion to the Thursday and Saturday matinees , which will be made specially attractive this appearing at both week , the " Uniques performances . A very big list of attractions is announced for next week , particulars of which may be seen in our advertisement columns . The Great Skin Cure ! gent bases of valuation as was adopted in of reserve funds the not hesitate to try and make these opinions prevail , even if they have to use unlawful IL I am , yours very truly , MAUD SELBORNE . CO RRESPONDENCE . HOME RULE . hearts are forgetting , overcast in securing 55 and less than 60 years . In conclusion , we may refer briefly to the striking success of The liberty to serve his God , the freedom of his creed . " the six Prudential Approved Societies formed under the National Insurance Act , 1911. Might I take this opportunity of stating During the year upder review no less than that forms of the " National Declaration £ 1,401,360 was paid out in sickness and other against Home Rule " lie for signature at benefits to members by the company's agents , Messrs . Jefferies's and W. H. Smith's and it would appear to be a natural accom - libraries , and at Messrs . Sainsbury's , Glou- paniment of this distribution that the mem - cester - road . bership continues to increase . An exceptionally good year has been ex- perienced in the Ross district . HUNTING APPOINTMENTS ROSS HARRIERS . [ Weather Permitting . ] Friday , March 20..Caldicott Pike ( by invitation ) At 11 a.m. SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE HOUNDS . Crow Hill Saturday , March 21 .. Callow Pike Monday , March 23 will cure itching after one application ; de Tuesday , March 24 , Point - to - Point Races at Monkhall ( First Race 1 p m . ) For further Bad Legs . prevents Cuts from Festering ; BUDDEN'S 8. R. SKIN OINTMENT Wanted , smart recruits for the above seo - stroy every form of Eczema ; heals old They both obtained 46 marks and the poetical meaning being well expres- tion . There are a few vacancies in the Wounds and Sores ; acta like a charm on Saturday , March 28 ... ORIGINAL POEM . sive . The phrases were tapered off with beautiful expression . The second movement again well planned , every detail being the most suitable for invalids , and its low A new feature of the Eisteddfod was the expressively executed , the moderation of price brngs it within the reach of all . Pints , introduction of an original poem competition , tone between all the voices being superior to 2s . 6d . per dozen . - W . J. SADLER and BON , 40-60 lines , on the subject of " Ross - on - the previous choirs . The last movement was road - street , are the agents for Ross . Advt . Wye , " for a prize of 5s . 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