Ross Gazette 23rd July 1914 - Page 5
Ross Gazette 23rd July 1914 - Page 5
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| Date | 23/07/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 23rd July 1914 |
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DAYS which UCTIONS . NANTS CE . tranels adt mi owersby ( LIMITED ) ace , Ross . QUALITY , FOR VALUE . ock of the popular TOR - CYCLE , ous KE ENGINE . ineas . TRIUMPH , and Three - speed Gear . HALL EERS LDERS , ( LIMITED ) , Garage , -day ! idays , " we shall be pleased to give Bay , a Holiday without a Camera -half - an - hour . You can have the Photographers , and Accessories . We develop your BENHAM site G.P.O. ) , ROSS - ON - WYE Tellows who must be got at in some Attempts at educational classes and gatherings , have failed dismally , and opears to be the only way in which I irst secure contact with them . Boxing itself because it . requires no ap- and costs nothing . It teaches men to e themselves , and keep their appetites sions under control . A man has to an to box well ; but , apart from this , I , as a Christian minister , to concern with the respect ible folk , or the pub- d the sinnert I have no doubt what answer would be , and I am content . " CRICKET FIXTURES . ROSS FIRST ELEVEN . -Stroud , home -Old Herefordians , home -Lydney and Aylburton , away and 4 ( Bank Holiday and Tuesday ) . M.C.C .. home Falcon's Touring Club , home -Gloucester , away Gloucester Nondescripts , home -Old Bromsgrovians , home -Ledbury , away -Holmer , home -Froome Valley , home " A " TEAM FIXTURES . -Bradley Court School , away -Longhope , away -Brockhampton , home -Garway , away LEAGUE FIXTURES . Cinderford v . Perrystone ' Weston v . Goodrich and Bishops- wood -Ross v . Ruardean Cinderford v . Weston -Perrystone v . Ruardean -Perrystone v . Weston EADLY LY !! www's that Keep your home clear of these di - case - carrying pests by using Brown's " FLIBAN old by Chemists and Grocers everywhere ( or sample box cou ning two post paid for 3d . ) , from MEN CURING CO . , Ltd. , 1etchworth , Merts and Published for the Ross GAZETTE TED , by GODFREY M. MORTON , at Offices , High - street and Church- et , Ross , in the County of Hereford . HURSRAY , JULY 23 , 1914 . Quaint By - ways .. Around Ross Telephone- , Roan . A COLLECTION OF BEAUTIFUL SEPIA PRINT REAL - PHOTO POST OARDS OF QUAINT OLD WORLD SOENES IN THE WYE VALLEY . Price 2d . each . Old Almshouses , Ross . Kilpeck Church . Abbeydore . Garway Church ( several ) . Grosmont Church ( several ) . The Old Sundial , Wilton Bridge . Skenfrith ( several ) . Ross from the River . Llanthony Abbey . Goodrich Castle . Kerne Bridge . The Market Place , Rosa . Symond's Yat . 13th Century Torch Bearer , Rowleston Church , Pontrilas . Wilton Bridge , Ross . Pilgrimage to Father Kemble's Tomb , Welsh Newton . On the Wye near Monmouth . Upper Redbrook . Welsh Newton Church . The Cross , Hentland . Treago ( several ) . Kilpeck Church ( several ) . Abbeydore ( several ) . Hereford ( several ) . Goodrich Castle ( several ) . Symond's Yat ( several ) . Tintern Abbey ( several ) . Llanthony Abbey ( several ) . Chepstow Church . Chepstow Castle . Tintern Abbey . Hereford Old Guild House . Meeting of Severn and Wye . Scenes in Hereford . Scenes in Ross . Scenes in Leominster . The Skyrrid . Leominster Ducking Stool . The Screen , Llanano . The Feathers ' Hotel , Ludlow . The Grange , Leominster . At Weobley . Buttas , Weobley . Pembridge . Partrisnon Church . Leominster Church A Cottage Madonna . Redbrook . Immediate Cash Advances . THE LONDON AND PROVINCES DISCOUNT COMPANY , Ltd. , pre - eminently he leading establishment of its kind in the " ngdom - lende large sums of money daily to 11 classes Among the ad- ADDRESSES . THE ROSS HERBERT B. MEW , Telegrams- " Barrel , Boss . BARREL BREWERY , ROSS . GAZETTE THURSDAY , JULY 23 , 1914 . 1914 . The Ross Gazette . THURSDAY , JULY 23rd , 1914 . PERSONAL GOSSIP . Duchess and Her Children . The most interesting social event of the moment , writes a London correspondent , is NOTES FROM THE METROPOLIS . the application by the Duchess of Westminster BY OUR LONDON ComSPONDENT We do not hold ourselves responsible for all the opinions expressed by the able writer of these notes . in the Chancery Division respecting her two daughters , Ladies Ursula and Mary Constance Grosvenor . There have been three children of the Westminster marriage - Lady Ursula , aged twelve ; Lady Mary , aged four ; and the age of five after an operation for appendicitis . Companions Since Childhood . BRILLIANT ALES NOURISHING STOUT . crisis shows no sign of passing . Whether late Earl of Grosvenor , who died in 1909 at the These Ales and Stouts give great satisfaction to those who enjoy a brilliant Beer , with delicate palate , and fall of life . This is mocounted for by the fine quality of the materials employed , the delicious flavour and aroma of selected . Hops being very noticeable . per F.A. Recommended for family use A.E. Light Ale ... G.A. Sparkling Bitter Ale Up to the time of writing the political the Conference at Buckingham Palace will find a way out of the impasse remains to be seen . People are getting thoroughly tired ' of " conversations " and negotiations ; but now that the supreme crisis is reached it looks ae gall . 10d . Light Dinner Ale - Half - pinta , per dos . 1/6 though something decisive will happen For " 35 1 / - Pints 1/9 " " 27 55 " 1/4 Nutritious Stout - Half - pinte 1/9 " 1/4 Oatmeal Stout , for Invalids Pinta Half - pinte Pints " " P.A. Very High Class X.X.B. ( Double ) Nutritious Stout X.X.X.8 . ( Treble ) Nutritions Stout ( Recommended for Invalids ) . Casks of 4 , 9 , 18 , 96 , and 54 Gallons . Home - brewed GINGER BEER , GINGER " 9/6 months past - one might almost shy for years 1/6 -the Irish question has obscured all other Imperial questions . It is time the matter 8/6 was settled , in order that we might give 1/9 the affairs of Great greater attention to 9 / - Britain and of other parts of the Empire . Let us hope that the members of the Confer- ence will approach the position of Ulster in an impartial manner , and that the opposing STOUT . and LEMONADE , 1 / - per gallon , in 1 , 3 , and 8 - gallon jars or 6 - gallon easks . Stone Ginger Beer , in Screw - stoppered Bottles , 1 / - per dozen . Leaders will exercise reason . It is an ocea Bass's and Worthington's Ale and Guinness's Stoutsion on which party prejudice must be thrown ( own Bottling ) supplied at moderate prices . Families and Private Customers supplied with High - class Wines - and Spirits . DENTISTRY . to the winds , and the spirit of compromise must not be construed as involving a sacri- Boe of principle . The King's departure for the naval review at Spithead on Saturday was delayed for several hours owing to the political situation . His Majesty was accompanied by Mr. As- quith . The Fleet , which consisted of nine miles of ships , presented a most imposing spectacle ; but no feature of the review ( was first time in history of a fleet of seaplanes . Only a few years ago these wonderful inven- tions were regarded as the dream of roman- For Natural looking ARTIFICIAL TEETH and PAINLESS EXTRACTIONS more impressive than the presence for the VISIT D. GORE BOODLE & Co. , Ltd. , sers like Jules Verne and H. G. Wells . But 43 , HIGH STREET , ROSS , EVERY THURSDAY from 10.30 am . to 6.30 p.m. A Lady always in attendance . Extractions First Hour Free . BRANCHES EVERYWHERE . Abergavenny . 6. High - street , Tuesdays , 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monmonth , 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 . BOODLE'S TEETH . ESTABLISHED 1790 TELEPHONE 39 . T. W. PURCHAS & SONS , vantages offered h the Company , the follow- WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS , ing deserve attention : - No preliminary charges whatever ; the despatch with which advances are completed ; the low rates of interest charged ; the system of small repay- ments extending over a period . - Address all applications ( in the strictest confidence ) to The Manager , W. SHIRLEY , 48 , STOKES CROFT , BRISTOL ; or to local agent , Mr. GURNEY , 101 , East Street , Hereford . MAYPOLE TEA 1/4 Very Best . TOBACCO CIGARS ! CIGARETTES Every known Brand at Manufacturers ' own List Prices . Endless variety of Tobacconists ' Fancy Goods and Shop Fittings The Trade only supplied Opening orders a Speciality . Send for Price List to SINGLETON & COLE , Ltd. , Cannon St. , Birmingham . The only WHITE Insect Powder POURFLEA INSECTICIDE ANTISEPTIC NO POISONOUS GERMICIDE For use on DOGS , CATS , POULTRY , etc. Perfect preventative against Moths . Sold at Banta and all Chem sta in 6d . and 1- Tins . Wholesale frem CO TEY SHA " , ESS HILL , SUSS X. ÷ ++ YOU CANNOT AFFORD to be unwell . Health of body and the resulting elasticity of mind are of supreme importance to everyone living under the strenuous conditions of modern times . The person who is " our of sorts , " " off colour , " or " below par " is not in a condition to make the most of life . No , the necessity of keeping the organs of digestion in a thoroughly clean and active state can never be too strongly emphasised , since they are the channels through which the body receives its nourish- ment . It is therefore a wise , as well as a simple course , never TO BE WITHOUT + + +4 ++ I + Beecham's Pills . the tonic , corrective and curative properties of which , promote a healthy action of the liver , stomach , kidneys and bowels , thereby + rendering the work of digestion and Rasimilation easy and satisfactory . It is a well - known fact that great and + ever - increasing numbers of men and women in every walk of life owe their + unvarying state of good health to the regular use of 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 Olarets , up to 60 / - per dozen . BOTTLERS OF PALE ALE AND STOUT . re Per Dozen , 49 / - 49 / - 16 / - E. Collins and Sons . Smallbrook , ROSS , ties , and we have now a new wing to our Navy whose potentialities are more than we can realise . After Paris , Brussels . The Lord Mayor , accompanied by a deputation of the Corpora tion of the City of London , a deputation of the Court of Aldermen and Sheriffs , Sir John Humphery and Sir Frederick Painter , left London on Tuesday for Brussels , where . until Saturday they will be the guests of the municipality . If the cordiality of their recep- tion and the magnificence of the hospitality extended to them are on the same lavish scale as were witnessed in Paris they will have abundant cause for gratitude . Civic visits of this character do a great deal to strengthen the . good relations which exist between Britain and other countries . Since Georges Carpentier left London for Paris at the week - end there has been a slump in hero - worship . Probably there will be a Recrudescence of the boxing epidemic when he returns to perform on the music - hal stage in a few weeks ' time . The fiasco , at the Olympia was naturally very disappointing to the prize - ring . However , it provides a fertile theme for gossipers during the silly season , and many men who did not see the glove- fight are as dogmatic as those who did in their opinion of the blow struck by Gunboat Smith which disqualified him . The echoes of the controversy aroused by last week's boxing fiasco at Olympia are not likely to die down very quickly . Whether Smith's blow was a deliberate foul or a mis- fortune is still being canvassed with some animation . It is probable that the well - known journalist who claimed the incident as knock - out ' blow to the revival of pugilism was speaking rather in excess of the facta ; but undoubtedly there is a strong reaction in some quarters against the , boxing boom . The religious bodies are interesting themselves in the matter , and there was some plain speak- ing at the week - end Tre many pulpits on the question . The hugeness of the purses set up has caused a feeling of dislike to the whole thing among a good many people . Certainly pugilism is a very remunerative occupation at present rather out of proportion , many will be inclined to say , to its public utility . The Suffragettes asking when Mr. McKenna is going to carry out his threat to cut off their supplies by prosecuting sub- scribers to the funds . In spite of the re- arrest of Mrs. Pankhurst , who was billed to meeting at Holland Hall , and the promises of subscriptions amounted to £ 15,000 . I have heard it suggested that these " promises " are largely fictitious , and that the Suffra- gettes ' war - chest must not be taken at their own valuation . It is clear , however , that the W.S.P.U. can command large financial re- sources , and the women claim that the threat of proceedings has had the effect of swelling the list of subscribers . I am told that one of the constitutional societies has pledged itself to see that at the General Election every Cabinet Minister shall be opposed , and that , wherever possible , there shall be a third can- didate , with the view , of course , of " keep- ing the Liberal out . " are PLUMBERS , HOT & COLD WATER FITTERS , CASFITTERS speak , they had a boisterously enthusiastic Makers of all kinds of Sheet Metal Goods . ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR- KITCHEN RANGES , GRATES , BOILERS , BATHS , LAVATORIES , AND ALL SANITARY WORK ; SPOUTING , PUMPS AND WATER WHEELS , WATER SUPPLIES FOR FARMS , & o ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO . High - class Note Papers , AT POPULAR " PRICES . BEECHAM'S Newton Linen Note PILLS . Sold everywhere in boxes , price 1/1 ( 56 pills ) & 2/9 ( 168 pills ) . ++ PRINTING STATIONERY Before Bending any order - for PRINTING or STATIONERY to another Town , enquire the cost of same in Ross . We will gladly give estimates at any time , and only ask for the opportunity to obtain orders on our merits in open competition . " GAZETTE " PRINTING WORKS A FASHIONABLE ] NOTE PAPER , AT A POPULAR PRICE . ' The New Size in several Delicate Tints , with very Dainty Wallet - shaped Envelopes to match . Our Price 7 d . per lb. box . Private Address Embossed or Printed to order . Large variety of Note Paper to select from at THE ROSS GAZETTE OFFICE , 44 , High - street & Church - street , ROSS . There seems to be a vogue for all things Spanish just now , and the success attending the exhibition at Earl's Court has greatly encouraged the promoters of the important display of modern Spanish art to be held in the autumn at the Grafton Galleries . I am told that several influential people have con- sented to serve on the committee , of which the Spanish Ambassador is president , and in all probability the King and Queen of Spain will become patrons . The stay - at - home Eng lishman has formed his impressions of the contemporary art of Spain from the admir- able collection , now on view at the Brighton Public Art Galleries , which will form part of the exhibition in town . There are , however , several other important pictures to be shown , and there is no doubt that the exhibition will form a worthy sequel to the show of the work of the Old Masters of Spain which attracted Bo much attention last year . Anglada is & name to conjure with in Spanish art circles , and at the forthcoming exhibition special room is to be devoted to his work . The Duke and Duchess had been com- panions since childhood , and were married in 1901 on the Duke's return from service in South Africa . The superstitious will have noted that the date of the marriage was altered twice - a proceeding which , according to an old wives ' tale , is an augury of ill - luck . The Duchess , a handsome woman with much of her mother's beauty , is a daughter of Mrs. Cornwallis - West , and sister of Princess Henry of Pless and of Lady Randolph Churchill's recently divorced husband . Prior to her mar- riage she was known to everybody in society as Shelagh West , but Shelagh was a nick- name , her real name being Constance . An Important Little Lady . Lady Ursula Grosvenor was born at Grosvenor House , but most of her life has been spent at Eaton Hall , Cheshire . It is not generally known that she is connected through her aunt with the Royal Family , for she is cousin to the Duke and Duchess of Teck's children , who are first cousins to the Prince of Wales . Her own first cousin , the son of Prince Henry of Pless , is a future Serene Highness . Lady Ursula's position was made more important by the death of her brother . If the little heir had lived he would have come into the possession of 30,000 acres , in- cluding 600 acres of the most valuable land in Lonton , representing an income of some £ 250.000 a year .. Geiman Royal Visitors . Summer Holidays A HOLIDAY spent amid the scenic beauty of Glorious Devon is a source of delight from first to last . The magnificent climate of the " Shire of the Sea Kings " makes it an ideal health resort , the social element of its seaside towns is conspicuously pleasant , and the attractions the county offers in the way of facilities for sport , marine and inland excursions , combine to pro- vide the visitor with a holiday of splendid enjoyment . Let " Holiday Haunts in the West of England " help you to map out your holiday . This profusely illustrated guide - book is ob- tainable at G.W. R. stations and offices , price Id , or from the Supt . of the Line , Paddington Station , London , W. , price 2d . , post free . THE HOLIDAY LINE GWR PRANK POTTER . QAL MANAGER THE HOME RULE QUESTION . HEREFORDSHIRE'S DEPUTATION RETURNS . INTERVIEW WITH MR . A. DEAN . Since the Herefordshire deputation , which drawn to Rathmines , another suburb , and According to a letter which has been re- I was sent over to Ireland by the Unionist here we found everything in good order . This ceived here from one in close attendance district , we understood , was under the con- upon his Imperial Highness , says a correspon- Party has returned , great interest has been trol of their own Municipal authorities , which dent , Prince Henry of Prussia , accompanied taken in the matter by all shades of poli- by the Princess , will arrive in London on or ticians in this district . Mr. A. Dean , of more up - to - date quarters of Dublin , we had about the 29th of the present month , and they Broad - street , Ross , formed one of the depu- will proceed to Cowes for the regatta on August 1st as the guests of the Marquess of Ormonde , the Commodore of the Royal Yacht Squadron . It is not yet known what further arrangements may be made , but it is believed that the Prince and Princess , after the re- gatta , will be the guests for perhaps a week of the King and Queen . Czar's Spiritual Guide . Rasputin , the Siberian peasant who has been stabbed , has gained a reputation as a prophet and spiritual guide , and has been described as a modern Richelieu and as the power behind the Russian Throne . But a errespondent who knows Russia well declares that the explanation of Rasputin's constant visits to the Czar's palace is domestic and not political . He has a soothing effect on the Empress , who is in a very nervous condition , and when somebody diplomatically suggested to the Czar that the prophet should be told to keep away from the Palace his Majesty re- marked , " Better a dozen Rasputins than family rows . " Rasputin and the Czarina . The effect of the revolution on ' the Czarina's nerves has been disastrous . She is always fearing that her husband , her son , or she her- self will be assassinated , and in consequence she is often seized by fits of hysterics . Rasputin , adds the correspondent , is the only person who can manage her . She has abso- lute confidence in him , and he can do what he likes with her . An intimation that if she does do something or if she does not do something disaster will befall the Czar or Czarevitch is always listened to and acted on when it comes from Rasputin . Lord Londonderry . completed The Marquess of Londonderry his sixty - second year on Thursday , having been born on July 16th , 1852. Lord London- derry has held several important positions in Unionist Governments , and was Lord - Lieu- tenant of Ireland in 1886 and the three suc- ceeding years . He was an A.D.C. to King Edward VII . , and is an A.D.C. to the King . Members of Canteen Committee . Three of the members of the Committee on the Supply of Canteens are men of wide busi- Lord Rotherham , better ness experience . known as Sir William Holland , is a great cotton - spinner and a past president of the Associated Chambers of Commerce . Sir William Lever is known the world over 59 the head of the great Sunlight soap firm ; while Mr. Richard Burbidge is the managing director of Harrods , and was on the Com- mittee on Post Office Wages . The Canteen Committee is , however , says the Globe , with- out a representative of the catering trade , and it might well be asked why Sir Joseph Lyons , for instance , not a member . An Energetic Conductor . tation , and since he came back from his Irish outing , he has had many callers and enquir- ies as to the actual state of affairs in the parts of the country the party visited ... were not governed by Nationalists . In the themselves were far from clean and tidy . " little to complain of , although the streets " It was not until somewhat late in the evening that we returned to our hotel , but when we did , we were delighted to find a splendid hot dinner awaitng us . This hav- ing been disposed of , we proceeded to the Mr. A. Dean , in the course of a conversa - coffee - room , where we were introduced to tion with the Gazette " representative , Sir Frederick Shaw , D.S.O. , Chairman of said , " We set sail from Holyhead at 3.55 the United Unionist Alliance , who entertain- a.m. on Sunday , July 5th . The party was in ed us as his guests . During the conversa- charge of Mr. T. D. Morgan , the South Hersight as to the housing condition generally of tions that ensued , we were given some in- fordshire Conservative agent . The outward passage on the " Cambria , " in first saloon . Dublin , a report of the Departmental Com- was rather a rough one , and one or two of mittee , appointed by the Local Government our party suffered somewhat from the Board for Ireland being handed to us for our rocking and rolling of the vessel , necessitat perusual , and which formed some interesting readings . " ing the use of the " bucket and mop . " " A sound night's sleep for it was the But on the whole the channel trip was a first since we left home - brought another very enjoyable one , landing at Dublin North- wall at 7.30 . The weather was fine , and fine morning - Monday , by the way- and at on getting ashore , we at once proceeded to 8.30 we boarded a fine motor car and pro- the Four Courts Hotel . Here a good break- ceeded to Longford , calling on the way at fast awaited us , which included four courses , Mullingar , where we - found a horse fair in and it may be well imagined how the Here- full swing . " fordians did full justice to the viands provid- " It was at Mullingar where we came in ed , after a rather rough passsage . " contact with the first priest on our travels . During the first meal , the party were in- Of course , we ventured to have a conversa- formed that they were going to visit the tion with him , and one of the party asked if he would give them a short interview . slums of Dublin during the morning , and This the priest consented to do , saying he this they did , commencing their investiga- could give us ten minutes . Mr. Perrett at one proceeded to ask him various questions , and this is what took place between Mr. Perret and the Priest : tions at ten o'clock . " " We were in charge of several expert guides , " said Mr. Dean , " but I wish it to be made clearly known that we all had an en- tirely , freehand , to make whatever enquiries we wished for the express purpose of fram- ing our own opinions on the Irish questsion . Our first call was at the Lord Iveagh Market , which is under the control of the Dublin Corporation . Here we experienced a most awful time , in fact , the stench was so bad , the sanitation so disgusting , that our stay there was a very short one . The guide absolutely declined to go through the Market with us , saying that he knew only too well the affluvia that prevailed . The produce was all strewn about the floor , with people walk- ing over it , and it would be impossible to give to an outsider a fair or even accurate idea of how the business is transacted in such filthy surroundings . " " Next our attention was called to a num- ber of registered houses for lodgers . ' also under the control of the Corporation . Two of the party . myself for one , ventured to make an inward inspection of these houses , but the sight that met our gaze on just entering the front door was so horrible that we very soon took a quick exit , " The common lodg- ing - houses of Ross , " said Mr. Dean , " are palaces compared to these awful dens . " " Leaving the lodging - houses - if lodging- houses they can be called - a visit was made to a district known as Forbes Cottages , off Marrowbone Lane . Going into a tenement there , we found nine people living in one room - 11ft . by 12ft . - three adults and six infants - and for this we were told the people had to pay 8s . per week . The sleeping ac- commodation consisted of one bed and a heap of rags thrown in the one corner , the other . we " I told him exactly what I represented , and asked him for his opinion , and to get at him I had to take the opposite view , I mentioned Dublin slums , and in- quired how the Nationalists could be ex- pected to govern their imperial affairs see- ing how badly they managed municipal matters . The priest began to get excited , and called up an English priest who was not far off . The latter said he had found far worse slums in Hull than Dublin , but a member of our party - a Hartlepool man -happened to know Hull well , and con- tradicted him . In the conversation nailed the English priest down , ' and he had to admit that he was speaking of Hull ten years ago . I then said , Supposing Hull ten years ago was in the same condi- tion as Dublin is to - day , you will admit it would be ten years behind the times ? " This question nettled both priests , and they got very excited . Just about this time , Mr. Walter Jones , of Birch , came on the scene , and the priests were asked if they got Home Rule would they be satisfied with it without complete separation . One of them replied , ' Yes , we don't want separa- tion at all . ' Mr. Jones looked at him pretty straight and said , ' Are you sincere , sir ? ' He replied , You are a fool , man ; you are a fool . ' Mr. Jones retorted : ' If I am a fool , you are a liar . This remark only added fuel to the fire , and after a few more strong words the priests jumped into a motor car and drove off , shouting , home , you English dogs , go home ; we don't want you here at all . " Go Mr. Dean then said , that after a somewhat excited five minutes , we came across a typi- Yes , Dr. Coward rehearsing a chorus is worth occupants having to resort to the floor for watching , writes " Precentor " in the Chris- their nightly epose . In another we found tian World . " Animated " does not express eight existing in one room - two adults and cal Irishman , and with a view to obtaining the fact . He throws himself about with six infants . How the poor wretches live I even further information , I said to the man , terrific energy . He never " Do you really want Home Rule ? " says a cutting do not know , but here the rent was the same . word , but is full of humour and cajolery , of The whole of these tenements in Marrow- sure we do , ' said the man . But why do anecdote and brightness . He keeps the bone Lane were all practically in the same you want it ? ' ' I'm sure I cannot tell you , singers at work for two hours and a - half , and filthy condition , and absolutely unfit for sir , but Father ( meaning the priest ) says it yet neither they nor he are tired . When they human habitation . Without exaggeration , will be better for us . " " That was the only idea they could ' obtain have produced as much tone as seems possible , we had barely half finished our investigation he gets them to produce more . He will not , in these quarters - so vile and inhuman were from these people , and the hovels they lived however , pass any strained or coarse tone , the surroundings - that the party became in were too awful to describe . The condition of the streets at Mullingar and he enters into explanations to encourage tired and disgusted with the condition that the right production of tone at any special prevailed that they were only too delighted were no better than at Dublin . At Longford , point . He is sixty - four years of age , yet he when they were able to get out into the open which was reached about 6.30 p.m. , after covering about 100 English miles , we par- shows no signs of waning powers . He thinks and breathe more purer air . " of the music before him , not of himself . On making close inquiries as to the class took of dinner . In the evening , we went out of people who visited or resided in these to seek further information as regards the An Army Veteran .. tenements , we discovered that they were rates , wages , and the living conditions of the One of the gallant veterans of the Army , chiefly labourers who earned anything from people , and generally speaking the same In Tanderdale state of affairs prevailed as at Dublin . The In spite of the dictum of Mr. Rudyard Kip- Lieutenant - General Sir Benjamin Gordon , 12s . 6d : to 18s . per week . ling , East and West have met . The meeting late of the Royal ( Madras ) Artillery , has just Terrace the residents there had houses to average rate of wages for labourers was 12s . themselves , but these consisted of just four to 13s . 6d . per week , with house rent from took place at Shepherd's Bush , where a re - entered his eighty - second year . He is a son 3s . 6d . to 8s . per week , the former including markable gathering of the Moslem community of the late Captain J. Gordon , of Ivybank , rooms and a scullery , for which they had to just one room , and the latter three and a was seen on Saturday . Mohammedanism has Nairnshire . Passing through the famous Ad- pay 8s . per week . , and heavy rates . " " During the nearly four hours we spent in scullery . The rates were 8s . in the £ , and been making inroads in England lately , the discombe College , he obtained his commission He served this slum district , we visited a large number coal was sold at 1s . 9d . per cwt . It was at conversion of Lord Headley being followed in the corps mentioned in 1852 . by other people who formerly professed during the Indian Mutiny , 1857-58 , with the of tenements , but the conditions throughout Longford where we came in contact with a were abominable and beyond description so man who had been living there for some 20 Christianity casting off their religion to em- Horse Artillery , being present at the relief of brace Islamism . The proceedings were of a Lucknow and the battle of Cawnpore , and was far as filth and improper sanitation were con - years , and in the course of our conversation picturesque character . Lectures were given in command of the artillery with the Kabul cerned . Asked why the Dublin Corporation the man said " If the English Government by delegates from Constantinople , by English Field Force under Earl Roberts , 1879-80 . allowed such awful surroundings and tene- grant Home Rule to Ireland , the condition converts , and by Mr. Syed Abdul Majid , the During the Burmese Expedition of 1886 87 ments to exist , we were informed that the of things will be worse than they are to - day . lecturer on Mohammedan law at the Colonial Sir Benjamin was in command of the Lower rates of the city were 11s . 5d . in the £ , and What the priests say out here is law . The Institute . In the evening the public were in- Burmah Division , and during the Chin - Lushai that it would be impossible to make any last- vited to ask questions relating to Mohamme Expedition of 1889-90 he was commander of ing improvement in such localities without danism . the Burmah District . In 1899 he was awarded enormously increasing the rates , and that they dare not do . " the K.C.B. Chamberlain and Disraeli . berlain ever met Disraeli . The question has been asked if Mr. Cham- If he did so it could hardly have been very often , says a contemporary . Lady Dorothy Nevill , in her Memories , tells how on one occasion she was staying with Disraeli near Birmingham when a garden - party was taking place next The men , do a little work in the morning , but they are compelled to go to mass at mid - day . and then they lounge about for the rest of the day . " 111 Although there are so many " lions " in London to attract the attention of the visi- sors , the Monument is also deemed worthy of a visit ; and this notwithstanding that one has to toil up hundreds of steps to reach the top . No fewer than 30,000 people performed the feat during the last half - year ; and it is hoped that they felt rewarded by the view they ob- tained . On a fine day an extensive view may be obtained of the great City and its environs . When the sun is shining the glass roof of the day at which a young and rising local politi cian named Joseph Chamberlain was to be Crystal Palace can be seen sparkling with the Disraeli had heard much of him , Mstre of the diamond ; while to the north the present . and was looking forward with the utmost Hotel eye takes in Hampstead Heath and the ad- eagerness to make his acquaintance . Seldom , jacent country . Lady Dorothy tells us , had she known him so Geography should be henceforth a strong interested and animated . But , alas ! the next point with the fifty - two teachers who left Lon- day it rained in torrents , and that particular don on Monday for Central America . Mr. Chamberlain They meeting never took place should have an ideal holiday , besides which had only been in the Commons about a year under British control . While in the Park the working aan was disgraceful . the tour should prepare them with an answer when Disraeli went to the Lords . to any enfant terrible who might ask them an awkward question about the Panama Canal . They have been granted special facilities to examine the Culebra Gut and to inspect the marvels of engineering . The Azores , Jamaica , Costa Rica , Colon are angst , places they hope to fere they return to Eng- land , where they are due back on August 30th . FOR THE Beautifies the teeth and the gums . FLORILINE Renders the teeth pearly white . Arrests the decay of the teeth . Acts as a detergent after smoking . Renders the gums hard and healthy . Is the best Liquid Dentifrice , The favourite over 35 years . Sold everywhere , 2a , 6d . per bottle , TEETH . " Our first impression as to whether Home " Generally speaking , the people do not ap- Rule was desirable for Ireland was formed pear to think things out for themselves ; they in making a perambulation of these localities , are idle , idolent , and ignorant , while they and without much ado we felt bound to come are certainly ground down under the thumbs to the conclusion - so far as the Dublin slums of the priests , and I am fully convinced that were concerned - if the Dublin Corporation they will be more so if Home Rule is given could not carry out municipal government to Ireland . It will not be ' Home Rule , ' but Rome Rule . ' better than this , that it would be far more dertimental to give the Irish people power general condition of things there was really " Sligo was our next stopping place . The matters . of controlling imperial municipal government is rotten to the core , awful , and certainly a great reformation is required there , especially in reference to and alive in corruption , " said Mr. Dean . " After returning to the Four Conrts municipal affairs . The streets were dirty , an and partaking of excellent the drainage had , and the dwellings in a luncheon , we went on a second tour of inspec- state of general dilapidation . " To my mind , ' tion in the afternoon ; but this time round said Mr. Dean , they are quite fifty years the more salubrious quarters of the city - for behind the times at Sligo . ' House rent was Dublin does not consist of all slums - visiting found to be dear , with wages averaging from Phoenix Park , which , it may be added . is 18s . per week , while the accommodation for The Mr. Dean asked an Irish gentleman why it rates were said to be 11s . in the £ . Of course was that no band was playing there . Much it would be impossible to go into full details , to my surprise , the gentleman replied : " They but we saw quite enough to frame an opinion won't allow British Bands to play here , be- on Home Rule for Ireland . " cause they all finish up playing God save " Leaving Sligo at 9 o'clock on Wednesday the King . The people here won't recognise morning , we passed through Glencar and George V. as King ; in fact they rather dam Castle Hamilton , on to Enniskillen , at which him than bless him . " place we arrived at 1.30 . The journey by " After viewing the Park , our attention was motor was a delightful one , the scenery being |