Ross Gazette 30th July 1914 - Page 5
Ross Gazette 30th July 1914 - Page 5
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| Date | 30/07/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 30th July 1914 |
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GO TO 097 Southall & Son's FOR UP - TO - DATE DRAPERY GOODS AND EVERY REQUISITE FOR THE HOME . MARKET - PLACE and GLOUCESTER - ROAD , ROSS . ' PHONE 10 . FORTHCOMING EVENTS . August 8 - Rosa Regatta August 3 and 4. - Grand Cricket Match at the Park . August 9. - Walford Flower Show . August 6. - Lydbrook Flower Show . August 7. - Ross Hockey Club Meeting at Swan Hotel . August 7. - Monmouth Agricultural Show . August 10-15 . - Croquet Tournament August 18. - Goodrich Flower Show . Lessons for Sunday , August 2nd . ( 8th Sunday after Trinity ) . MORNING . 1 Chron . 29 , 2-29 . Rom . 2 , 17 . EVENING . 2 Chron . 1 or 1 Kings 3 , Matt . 17 , 14 . PUBLIC SERVICES . Carates : ROSS PARISH CHURCH . Reator : Rev. R. T. A. MONEY - KYRLE , M.A. Bev . L. P. JONES , B.A. , Rev. O. H. PAYTON , B.A. Organist : Mr. F. J. PARSONS . SERVICES FOR SUNDAY . 8 a.m .: HOLY COMMUNION . 11 a.m .: MATING , HOLY COMMUNION and BERMON . Kyrie Eleison Thorne in E flat . Hymns 35 , 202 , 298 . 3 p.m .: CHILDREN'S SERVICE . 6.30 p.m .: EVENSONG and SERMON . Anthem , " O Gladsome Light " [ GOLDEN LEGEND ] , Sullivan . Hymns 527 , 549 , 296 . CONCLUDING ORGAN VOLUNTARY- ( a ) Second Organ Concerto in B flat ( Andante Maestoso - Allegro -Adagio - Allegro ma non presto ) , Handel . WEDNESDAY - 8 a.m .: HOLY COMMUNION ; 11 a.m .: MATINS 8.15 p.m .: EVENSONG . cept Wednesday ) . HOLY BAPTISM : Sundays 3 p.m. Saturdays at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and DISTRICT NEWS . TO OUR READERS . - We are always pleased to insert reports of meetings , entertain- ments , and any items of news from the villages . We know that it gives much pleasure to our readers to find such news in these columns , and with them , we are deeply indebted to all correspondents who take the trouble to send us accounts of any matters with which they are connected or which comes under their notice . The success of any public function is greatly enhanced when followed by a good report . -ED . R.G. DRYBROOK . STEALING FLOWERS FROM GRAVES . -At Littledean Petty Sessions on Friday , Sidney Alfred Meek , Harry Hill , Drybrook , collier , was summoned by P.C. Wiltshire for stealing flowers from off graves in Holy Trinity churchyard , on the 22nd , the pro- perty of William George , Preest and Mary Preest , the value being 1s . and 6d . respec- tively . Evidence was given by the Preeste , Rowland Harris , the Rector , and P.C. Wilt- shire . Prisoner was caught red - handed.- Prisoner , a man of weak intellect , was warn- ed - it was a despicable thing to steal flowers from graves . He would be ordered to come up when called upon , being bound over in £ 5 . GLOUCESTER . THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , JULY 30 , 1914 . LYDBROOK . SHOW AND SPORTS - Everey prepara- tion is being made by the committee to make this annual event more successful than ever . This year being in the beautiful grounds of Courtfield Park , a splendid course is being prepared for the various events on pro- gramme , and a large number of entries have already been sent in . All now depends upon the weather , and should this be fav ourable the committee anticipate a record crowd . According to reports received from the surrounding district , the exhibits at the show will eclipse all previous exhibitions , and if so it will indeed be a grand show , and worthy of a visit . BEQUESTS TO CHURCHES . - The late Mr. William Piffe Brown , solicitor , of Gly- der House , Belgrave Road , Gloucester , has bequeathed the following sums to the respec- DAILY 8.m .: MATINS ; 6 p.m .: EVENSONG ( ex- tive ministers and churchwardens of five old churches in his native city of Gloucester : St. Michael , £ 1,000 ; St. Mary de Crypt , £ 1,000 ; St. Nicholas , £ 1,000 ; St. Mary de Lode , £ 1,000 ; and St. John the Baptist , £ 1,000 , each of these sums to be applied in or towards external repairs and restora- tion of such churches . " He has bequeathed £ 500 to the Gloucester Royal Infirmary , and £ 200 to the Gloucester and West Gloucester shire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty MISSION ROOM . HOLY COMMUNION : 1st and 3rd Sundaye , 8 a.m. BUNDAYS , AT 6.30 P.M .: EVENSONG AND BARMON . TUDORVILLE MISSION ROOM . BUNDAYS , 3.15 P.M .: EVENSONG AND ADDRESS . - HOM GREEN CHURCH . SUNDAYS , 3.30 P.M .: EVENSONG AND BERMON . CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH . Minister : Rev. W. A. PowICKE , M.A. Services : Sundays , 11 a.m. , 6.30 p.m. Young Men's Bible Olass , 2.30 p.m. Wednesdays - Service at 7.30 p.m. . BAPTIST CHURCH . Minister : Rev. J. W. KETTLE . Mervices : Sunday Morning , 11 ; Evening , 6.30 . Sunday School , 2.45 . Bible Classes for Young Men and Women . Mondays - Young People's Guild at 8 p.m. Wednesday , 7.30 : Week - night Bervice . WESLEYAN CHURCH . Bev . J. ANGUS , Buperintendent Minister . Services : Sunday Morning , 111 Evening , 6.30 . Wednesday , 1.30 p.m. Friday - Band of Hope , 7 p.m. THE GOSPEL HALL , HENRY STREET . Services - Sunday : 11 a.m. , Breaking of Broad . 8.30 p.m. , Gospel Preaching ; 10a.m. au 2.30 p.m. Sunday School . Mondays , 7.30 p.m. , Bible Studies . Wednesday , 7.30 p.m. Prayer Meeting : Thursday , 8 p.m. , Young ment . CRICKET . THE GREAT MATCH . A STRONG M.O.C. TEAM . THE GIANT HITTER FROM NOTTS . пова . H. Sherwood , b Young G. Little , Ibw , b Young A H. Fowler , b Young A. S. Wolfreys , b Young R. E. Davies , b Ashworth W. J. Sprake , b Young W. Brown , b Ashworth N. F. Counsell , e and b Young S. Price , b Ashworth B. Yorath , not out G. Wilce , b Ashworth Extras 2600050TORAL 94 ROSS AND DISTRICT CRICKET LEAGUE . WOOD . WESTON V. GOODRICH AND BISHOPS- This match was played at Weston on Sat- The long talked of match with the M.C.C. will soon be fought out , as there are now only a few days before the famous encounter takes place . The local club's committee has gone to a great deal of trouble and expense to make the popular fixture an historic suc cess in the annals of our long - establihsed PRIMITIVE METHODIST SCHOOL club , whose records can actually be traced TREAT . The children and teachers of this back to the year 1897. The energetic officials Sunday School had their annual treat on have worked increasingly hard this season , Thursday last , and after partaking of the and have undertaken many enterprising im- The enlarge- good things provided for them they adjourn - provements on the ground . ed to a meadow , and the remainder of the ment of the Pavilion is a great boon to the evening was spent in various games , all re - players , and during the past week the fenc - urday . Goodrich batted first , and against turning home thankful for the day's enjoy - ing round the ground has undergone much- the bowling of Potts ( 6 wickets for 6 runs ) needed repairs . Additional seste have also and Keddle ( 2 for 1 ) were dismissed for Gammond , H. heen erected for the convenience and com- the small total of 25 runs . fort of the spectators . Davies , the grounds Baldwyn , and W. Longford batted well for man . has got the playing field in capital the home team . The bowling honours for condition , and has been very painstaking in the visitors fell to Gwatkin . his efforts for weeks past to provide what Evans , Hill Farm , kindly entertained both should prove to be an excellent pitch for the teams to tea . Scores : - " grand match of the season . " mente are now practically complete , and it only remains with the sporting public of Ross and the surrounding district to give a fillip to local cricket by turning up in large numbers , and by so doing give the club every encouragement for the future . The M.C.C. team will include four county professionals , namely , Wainwright ( York- shire ) , Young ( Essex ) . Alletson ( the giant hitter from Notts ) , and Newman ( Wiltshire ) . The remaining seven players will be..com- posed of the following amateurs , all well MITCHELDEAN . MUSICAL SUCCESS - At the recent local examination of the Associated Board , Royal Academy of Music , Miss Freda Burns , pupil of Miss L. Baker , was successful in the Lower Division . to Animals ( with which is associated the Gloucester Dogs ' Home . " ) GIFT TO THE INFIRMARY . - Mr . Wil- liam Ruge Mayo , of 13 , Cirencester - street , Gloucester , has left property of the gross value of £ 13,921 , with net personalty £ 9,320 . Testator leaves : - £ 1,000 to the churchward- ens of Westbury - on - Severn to be placed in the bank in the names of the lady district visitors , and to be used by a committee whom they shall appoint to make as far as the amount will admit the poor people of the parish in times of sickness more comfortable than they would otherwise be , more parti- cularly the very old and very young persons . If the conditions do not admit of acceptance at Westbury the sum is to be paid to the London Hospital authorities ; £ 1,000 to the Gloucester Infirmary . He also left £ 300 each to the Church Army , Dr. Barnardo's National Waifs Association , the London City Orthopaedic Hospital , and to General Booth for the Salvation Army ; and £ 100 to the vicar and churchwardens of Newnham- on - Severn for the annual benfie of the poor . RUARDEAN . Arrange . Mr. Roger Walker ( the old international footballer and one of the best - known sports- men in the country ) . Mr. M. Maclean , Mr. G. Foljambe ( a good left - hand bowler ) . Mr. R. F. Garnons Williams , Mr. W. W. A. Deane , Mr. W. H. Clarke , Mr. T. H. Hayes , Mr. R. S. Clarke ( reserve ) , and Mr. J. A. Pott ( reserve ) . Newman is a medium - paced howler and a good hat when he gets going : Alletson is one of the most brilliant hitters in first - class cricket ; Wainwright and Young are too well - known to need further descrip- tion . The Ross XI . will include , besides the town's leading cricketers of the present sea- son . Mr. V. M. Smith , who headed the Ross batting averages last summer , E. J. Smith ( the Ross googly bowler of a few seasons ago ) , A. G. R. Whitehouse ( Bellack , Kehle College C.C. , Oxford ) , and R. T. Godsell ( of Stroud , an ex - Gloucester county ama- teur ) . POLICE CASES - At Littledan Petty Ses sions on Friday , Arthur Wilce , landlord of the Jovial Collier , Ruardean Woodside , was summoned by P.C. Stanton for drunkenness whilst in charge of a horse and trap on the 9th inst.-Mr. Lionel Lane defended , and pleaded not guilty . - P.C . Stanton stated a little before 7 o'clock he saw defendant pull up at the Angel and behave in such a man - known in Herefordshire cricketing circles : - ner that witness came to the conclusion that he was drunk and incapable of having charge of the horse and trap . He told him so , and that he would summon him . Defendant told witness in reply that he had had some trouble , and admitted he had had a drop too much , and hoped he would not be sum- moned . Arthur Matthews , Morse - road , Dry brook . James Frederick Thomas , commercial traveller , Cinderford , and Mr. Ivo Baldwin , J.P. , all said defendant was drunk . - Mr . Lane now withdrew the plea of not guilty , and said that on his advice his client would admit the offence . - The Court retired to consider the case , and on their return to the Bench the Chairman said the offence was serious in itself , and was the more so in his case , having regard to his position in the trade . - He would be fined 20s . , and costs 4s . 8d . Mr. Ivo Baldwin did not adjudicate in this case . - Oliver Yemm , of Ruardean , collier , was summoned by P.C. Stanton for keeping a dog without a collar on the 10th inst . - Defendant contended there was a col- lar , only it was hidden by the long hair on the dog's neck ; and called a witness named Arthur Brain to support him . - Defendant was fined 2s . 6d . John . Jackson , collier , Ruardean Woodside , was assaulting Margaret Watkins , wife of Albert Watkins , collier , on the 14th inst . , at Harry Hill - Complainant stated defendant gave her a blow on the head with his fist . There was no occasion for it . Cross - examined : Witness had not accused defendant of the theft of a broccoli . Mary Watkins , daugh- ter of the last witness , gave corroborative arm , bruising it . She did not actually see Defendant had the assault on her mother . the drink in him.-Dr. Boodle gave evidence A subscription card in aid of the same of attendance on the last witness . - Dr . Rig- object may be seen at the Pavilion , and all den gave evidence of the bruise on complain- those gentlemen desirous of subscribing ant's head . It was the size of a half - crown , are asked to fill in their names thereon . and must have been a severe blow . - Defen- dant said he went to the house to have it Davies was compelled to undergo an opera- out about the broccoli incident . He denied tion to his right foot last spring , and in having committed any assault . He suggested consequence has been unable to follow any that the doctor had bumped the complain- additional employment to his ground work ant's head and caused the bruise for the pur- this season . It is therefore hoped that this poses of the case . William Bradley , lab - appeal will meet with a generous response , so as to provide him with a " nest egg ourer , said he was present from start to ing the winter months . finish , and saw no blows struck . He was attracted by the noise . - Defendant bound in £ 5 to keep the peace for six months and pay 88. costs . summoned for evidence . Defendant struck witness on the as RUARDEAN HILL . THE WATER QUESTION . - Well - attend- ed meeting of members of the Ruardean Hill Ratepayers ' Association was held in the Bap- tist Schoolroom , Ruardean Hill , on Mon- day , for the purpose of considering the water question . The Rev. W. E. Rankin ( the District Councillor ) , presided , and was supported by Dr. Campbell and Mr. E. T. Burton ( Parish Councillors ) . The meeting discussed the question at some length , and LONGHOPE . a strong protest was made against the Rural SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT . - The scholars District Council proposing to postpone the and teachers of the Sunday School in con- Local Government Board inquiry into the nection with Zion Baptist Church spent a question of the loan until next Spring . Dr. Campbell said he regretted that on the most enjoyable time on Thursday afternoon on the occasion of their annual treat . This Rural District Council there were men with year , at the kind invitation of the Superin- selfish and personal interests who opposed tendent ( Mr. J. Parry ) the afternoon and Ruardean Hill getting what was their right . evening were spent at Blakemore Farm , He suggested that they should plainly tell where swings and games were provided that the Rural District Council that they want- all might spend the time enjoyably . Tea ed water by next summer , and if this could was served on the lawn , the teachers first of not be promised they should approach a all waiting upon the scholars . Afterwards higher authority . He was of opinion if the the teachers , with many friends , partook of shallow wells on the hill were analysed they tea . The usual games were much enjoyed , would all be condemned . - It was agreed , on Thursday , July 30th to Thursday , Aug. 6th . and races for which prizes were given to the proposition of Mr. Fenwick , seconded by the various classes were keenly competed for . Mr. Higgins , to send a strong deputation to Monday .... 8.45 The stormy weather closed the proceedings the Local Government Board pleading for Tuesday .... 8.43 rather early ; still , everyone present thor - water . Wednesday .. 8.42 oughly enjoyed themselves , and spent a most Thursday pleasant time . People's Meeting . CHURCH OF THE BLESSED BAORAMENT . Rev. J. B. Moon , Priest . Bundays - Holy Communion , 8.45 a.m .; Mass , 11 . Rolydays - Mass , 8 a.m. Weekdays , 8 a m . LAMPS TO BE LIGHTED . Thursday 8.51 " . 3.49 8.48 8.46 Friday Saturday Sunday 8.40 LINDSEY PRICE LTD . ( LATE GEO . HOLLOWAY & WEBB ) , FURNISHING HOUSE . HEREFORD'S Furniture , Floor Coverings , and all Furnishings . AN IMMENSE SELECTION ALWAYS . ALL GOODS DELIVERED FREE . 16 , COMMERCIAL - STREET , HEREFORD . UPTON BISHOP . The Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds , Upton Bishop , will hold a Church parade and service at Upton Bishop Church on Sunday , August 23rd . Members of other societies oordially invited to meet at Parish Room at 8 o'clock sharp . The Mitcheldean Brass Band will attend . - Advt . WALFORD . THE FLOWER SHOW - An exceptionally good programme has been arranged for the Flower Show and Sporte to be held in the Vicarage Meadow on Bank Holiday . In the sports it will be seen that for the 120 Yards Flat Handicap prizes of £ 2 , £ 1 , and 10s . are being offered . For other particulars , see advt . The Misses GOODRICH AND BISHOPSWOOD . R. Pashley , b Longford A. J. Mantle , run out H. W. Smith , bPotts B. Kear , b Potta Dr. Applegate , bPotts H. Gwatkin , b Potts W. Wright , Ibw , b Potts W. J. George , b Keddle . H. Sturgess , b Keddle W. Cooper , lbw b Potts A. Ambrose , not out Extras WESTON . 5 25 arcaencwen༠s ཧྨ s ཐ ༠ ལསཝནྡྷ ། ཎྜི W. Longford , e Sturgess , b Gwatkin 18 0. Price , b Gwatkin J. Potts , b Gwatkin H. A. Baldwyn , not out J. Howells , b Applegate O. J. Gammond , c Smith , b Gwatkin 35 After - Sale Clearance . REMNANT WEEK . ALL REMNANTS and ODDMENTS left over at SPECIAL- TP HALF MARKED SALE PRICES . 18 WHITE COTTON SUMMER GOWNS . 17 COLOURED COTTON GOWNS . 7 COLOURED STUFF GOWNS . THIS WEEK ONLY . " All offered at HALF - PRICE . Bunning & Sowersby INTR- ( LIMITED ) 2 , The Market Place , Ross . DISTINGUISHED FOR TASTE , FOR QUALITY , FOR VALUE . 8 ... 4 18 A. Evans , George , b Gwatkin 1 1 10 THE CAR 100 W. Oakley , e Applegate , b Mantle H. Longford , b Gwatkin J. Robbins , b Gwatkin J. Keddle , b Gwatkin Extras CINDERFORD V. PERRYSTONE . Played at Cinderford on Saturday last , resulting in a win for the homesters by 57 The two days match will finish early on runs . Winning the toss the visitors batted the opening day Bank Holiday , so as to give first and made a good start , 16 runs being the players and onlookers alike an oppor- made for the first wicket . But as they could tunity to witness the finals of the Ross Re- only muster nine men the innings closed for The game will commence on 37. The home team started well , and easily gatta races . both days at 12 o'clock sharp . Admission to passed the visitors total at the fall of the non - subscribers . 6d . ( and 1s . reserved en- second wicket . By some good batting by Meek ( 21 ) , Burdess ( 20 ) , Colwell ( 20 ) , and W. Davies , the groundsman , has chosen as Meek ( 17 ) the total of 94 was reached . For closure ) each day . his benefit match the fixture with Gloucester the home team G. Meek ( 4 for 11 ) , M. Meek and 6d . each , can be obtained from any of wickets . Phillips took eight wickets for the Nondescripts on August 15th . Tickets , 18. ( 8 for 6 ) , and Wood ( 1 for 10 ) , shared the Mr. and Mrs. Matterface kindly the following members of the committee : -visitors . Messrs . A. Ashton , H. L. P. Battersea , J. entertained both teams to tea . Scores : - Bevan , H. Crump , A. H. Fowler , W. T. W. Jeffery . C. Montgomery , G. M. Morton , S. Price , H. West , and R. G. Yates , also from Davies himself . and the two secretaries , R. G. Webb and H. N. 8. Thomas . dur- To - day , Thursday . Ross first eleven is en- gaged at The Park in a match against a strong team got together by Mr. R. E. Abbott , of Bradley Court . Next Saturday the premier eleven play at Lydney , while the " A " ' team oppose Ruar- dean at The Park . PERRYSTONE COURT . W. D. Thornely , o M. Meek , b S. Meek H. Phillips , b M. Meek J. O. Snell , b M. Meek A. Gibson , c James , b G. Meek G. F. Lyndon , e Phelps , b M. Meek G. Emmingham , b G. Week F. Cole , b G. Meek G. Ibell , not out F. Davies , b Wood Extras CINDERFORD . A. James , c Snell , b Phillips 37 0120000000 5 212 OCABEROLE The 20 - H.P . FORD , Model T. Admitted by all competent critics to be the world's best - value . THE With Two - seated Body . With Five - seated Body . 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Lost . Drn . Pts . 9 7 2 77.7 Cinderford 8 6 2 C 75.0 8 2 2 50.0 4 1 97.5 5 1 14.2 6 00.0 Ruardean 6 4810 Don't go for your Holidays without one . If you haven't read " Kodak Happy Holidays , " we shall be pleased to give you a copy . After reading it you will say , a Holiday without a Camera is wasted . We can teach you how to use a Kodak in half - an - hour . You can have the benefit of our experience as Professional Photographers , Ask for our Illustrated List of Cameras and Accessories . We develop your Films the day you hand them to us . between Poole and Parsons , who added SPORTS AND PASTIMES . COLMAN DEBENHAM ROSS V. STROUD . The visitors to Ross on Saturday last were the representatives of the Stroud Club , and they brought with them a strong eleven . Jeffery again lost the toss - having only won the toss twice out of fourteen spins this season - and Stroud had the advantage of ROSS AND DISTRICT CRICKET LEAGUE . first use of the wicket . In their first overs both Howell and Montgomery claimed a wicket each , two men being out for six runs . After this runs came at a great pace , Jones , Weston Huggins , and Holloway all scoring freely in Ross spite of the several changes in the bowling . and 189 runs were up when the sixth wicket Perrystone fell . Another good partnership was witnessed between Poole and Parsons , who added 67 runs without being separated , the innings being declared at 206 for six . Against the bowling of Huggins and Bennett the Ross At the Manchester Athletic Club'e sports at batsmen were never really comfortable , but through the individual efforts of Mont- allowheld , which were witnessed by upwards gomery , Banner , and Meredith , the score of 8,000 persons , the sprint champion , W. R. was taken to 188 before the innings closed , Applegarth , in an attempt to beat the 130 Stroud thus making amends for the defeat yards record of 12 8-5sec made by the 1906 they sustained on their own ground against Olympic champion R. E. Walker in 1909 , Ross earlier in the season . Scores : - won the race by a yard from C. W. Taylor , of the Surrey A.C. , but recorded exactly a second more than the South African's best . V. H. A. d'Arcy was third a few inches be- hind the Surrey man . Applegarth was cerned in another attempt on record , which also failed . The Polytechnic team , consist- ing of Applegarth , D'Arcy , J. J. Barker ( the Midland Counties champion ) , and J. Rooney , set out to beat the 42 6-10sec . for 400 metres : held by the German team ( Bohr , Kern , Her- man , and Raw ) , but , although beating the Surrey A.C. by four yards , took 43 4-5sec . for the distance . STROUD . F. G. Betts , b Montgomery 1 R. Bridges , b Howell 3 Hugh Jones , b Battersea 28 H. J. Huggins , Wilden , b Banner ... 59 87 G. W. Holloway , o Whitehouse , b Jeffery R. T. Godsell , o Jeffery , b Battersea I H. Poole , not out H. Parsons , not out Extras 82 ... 88 7 206 T. J. Bennett , H. Foulkes , and J. W. Fuller did not bat . ROSS H. West , b Huggins W. C. Banner , 6 Huggins 5 25 W. T. W. Jeffery , e Poole , b Huggins 2 A. GR Whitehouse , run out 1 C. Montgomery , c Betts , b Bennett 40 con- Gloucester - road ( opposite G.P.O. ) , ROSS - ON - WYE In the Thames on Saturday , from the After a rest at the summit the journey down Anglian Boat House , near Kew Railway was made by way of Swirrel Edge , but as Bridge , to the gangway opposite Putney Pier , the boy continued very fresh the trip was a distance of a little over five miles , the extended to Red Tarn and Grisdale , Brow , Amateur Swimming Association held its long- home being reached in six hours from the distance championship . The event was start . There is no local record , says the originally known as the Lords and Commons Yorkshire Post , of one Bo young having race , and was swum for from Putney to climbed the mountain by this difficult route . Westminster . J. G. Hatfield , who won last year , was fully expected to win , because he is in fine training for the Olympic Games at Berlin in 1916. There were twenty - four en- trants for the race , twenty - two of whom started . The competitors included many of the best distance swimmers of the day . J. C. English , the 440 yards hurdles cham- pion and steeplechase ex - champion , won the The race resulted in an easy win for Hatfield , half - mile county championship of Lancashire who led from start to finish , with W. H. by seven yards from the mile ex - champion , E. Melhuish and P.C. Giles occupying second third positions - a repetition of last Owen , in 2min . 4 2-5sec .; and in a two miles and team race G. W. Hutson , holder of the one year's race . Among those in the rear , G. W. and four miles championships , won by five Leader and G. D. Betts showed the best yards from his fellow club member , A. H. form , and will doubtless be heard of again in Nicholls , the international cross country distance races , both swimming easily and well champion , in 9min . 51 1-5sec . Surrey A.C. , within themselves throughout the race after with the low score of seven points , won the seeing pursuit of the leaders was hopeless . The Thames Punting Club had a most suc- team contest . P. C. Bennett . b . Huggins ... 8 A. Ashton , b Bennett 9 A. Wilden , e Jones , b Betts H. Meredith , not out ... 11 28 6 18 the 188 H. L. P. Battersea , b Holloway -H . T. Howell , b Bennett Extras BRADLEY COURT V. ROSS . WESTON - UNDER - PENYARD . MARRIAGE OF MR . WHIFFEN . very enjoyable evening was spent on Wed- nesday last , amongst the workpeople , friends and neighbours on the occasion of the marriage of Mr. H. A. Whiffen , which took place in London the same day . Mr. Whiffon gave an excellent supper , which was prepared by the foreman and his wife , Mr. and Mrs. Stephens . The The game between these elevens on the room was very prettily decorated for the Bradley Court ground on Saturday was a most peculiar one . It was what one player occasion . The supper consisted of the usual fare , roast and boiled beef , leg of mutton , described as " an afternoon of ducks , " for plum puddings , fruit tarts , jellies , etc. out of 22 batsmen eleven of them were Without going into Nearly forty sat down , consisting of 13 bowled for " ducks . " workpeople . Mr. M. K. M. Power was in details , a glance at the scores is quite suffi- the chair , with Mr. A. Evens vice - chairman . cient . Young and Ashworth soon disposed of There were also present Mr. T. Williams , the Ross players , while Abbott did nearly all Mr. and Mrs. F. Chappell , Mr. and Mrs , the scoring for Bradley Court . S. Price took T. Heaven , Mr. and Mrs. W. Mace , Mr. and five wickets for ten runs for Ross . Sores : Mrs. A. Rudge , Mr. W. Bailey , Mrs. Sea- borne , Mrs. A. Evans , Miss L. Sysum , Mr. A. Williams . Some very appropriate speeches were made by the Chairman , Vice- Chairman , and olthers . Singing and danc ing was kept up till the early hours in the morning . THE LATEST NOVELS may be obtained from the " Gazette " Office . Advt . HIGH - CLASS NOTE PAPERS ab lowest prices . Largest and choicest stook in the district to select from at the " Gazette " Office . - Advt . BRADLEY COURT . G. O .Elin , b Counsell J. Small , b Price A. O. Scott , b Price B. W. Young , e Wilce , b Counsell Many crack cyclists also competed at the cessful meeting at Shepparton on Saturday . meeting , and in a five miles scratch race for The championship was won by F. C. Covell , 100 guineas Rhodes Coronation Gold who beat J. H. Secker in the final by a length J. A. C. Croft , the holder , Vase , the Essex champion , D. G. J. Elliott , in 6min . 11sec . The Bisley Rifle Meeting concluded on Saturday with the final stage of the King's Prize . Sergeant Dewar , 4th Royal Scots , was the winner of the Gold Medal , after shooting off & tie with Private Fulton , Queen's Westminster , who was King's Prize- man two years ago . Private Corrie , 7th H.L.I. , took the St. George's Vase , and in shooting off a tie with Sergeant Wood , East Riding Yeomanry , for second place , Cor- poral Ommundsen , H.A.C. , won the Silver Cross , the Yorkshireman taking the Bronze . The Roberts Challenge Cup went to H.M.S. Excellent , and the House of Commons eight beat the Lords " team in the contest for the Vizianagram Cup . CRICKET FIXTURES . ROSS FIRST ELEVEN . won by half a length from A. J. Denny , of the went overboard in his heat . In the doubles Aug. 1. - Lydney and Aylburton , away Rover Racing Club , in 13min . 29 1-5sec . W. championship F. C. Covell and M. Winstan- Aug. 3 and 4 ( Bank Holiday and Tuesday ) . A. Ormiston , the holder of the quarter - mile , ley boat J. H. Secker and J. A. C. Croft . mile , and five miles N.C.U. championships , M.C.C .. home Aug. 7. - Falcon's Touring Club , home Aug. 8. - Gloucester , away Aug. 15. - Gloucester Nondescripts , home Aug. 19. - Old Bromsgrovians , home Aug. 22. - Ledbury , away Aug. 29. - Holmer , home Sept. 5. - Froome Valley , home " A " TEAM FIXTURES . The Royal Cinque Porta Yacht Club's re- fell at the bell and brought several others down with him , An inter - city cycle team gatta finished at Dover on Saturday , when race of four laps was won by Liverpool , Man- there was very good racing in a strong west by north wind , a big sea running . It blew so chester being second . hard that it was thought prudent to shorten The handicaps , for which enormous entries the courses to twenty miles for the first and Creole split her were received , were all well contested . R. S. ten for the second races . Burley , of the Polytechnic H. , won the 300 mainsail and had to retire , after which Blood- yards from the back mark by two yards in hound took the lead and won easily from Aug. 15. - Longhope , away Sonya , Aug. 22. Brockhampton , home 32 1-5sec .; another Polytechnian , E. C. Carib , which took second prize . Camellia , and Ma'oona did not start . In the Aug. 29. - Garway , away Piercy , with thirty - eight yards start , won the half - mile cycle handicap ; and W. Wood , second race only My Lady Maude and of the Salford Police , with the assistance of Guenors started , and the latter finished 110 yards start , won the mile flat ( for which ahead of My Lady Maude , who had to allow a record entry of 180 was received ) in 4min . her 15min . 50sec . on the shortened course , 24 3-5sec . and won easily , a protest being decided in Guenora's favour . R. E. Abbott , b Sprake 29 L. Ashworth , run out 8 R. 8. Osmaston , b Price 2 0. Adams , e Brown , b Price 2 . 47 courge in 4hr . 1min . 7 . A. E. Gouldesbro , not oub R. T. M. Leir ; run out C. Barry , b Price- Extras The Northern Counties road walking cham- pionship , held over twenty miles at Blackley , A remarkable mountaineering feat is re- Manchester , was won by the Lancashire ported from Penrith , a boy of five years hav- W.C. The Yorkshire W.C. was second , and ing climbed Helvellyn . Arthur Flint , son of North Manchester H third . The winning club Mr. J. Flint , Home Farm , Patterdale , went also supplied , in J. Sutton and F. Cooper , with Mr. William Pattinson , a well - known the first two men home , A , Kidd , of Northdalesman , and they travelled by Grisdale Manchester , was third . Sutton covered the Brow and Striding Edge , and the lad tackled the alitab to the ridge very pluckily , LEAGUE FIXTURES . Aug. 1 - Ross v . Ruardean Aug. 8. Cinderford v . Weston Aug. 15. - Perrystone v . Ruardean Aug. 22. - Perrystone v . 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