Ross Gazette 16th July 1914 - Page 7
Ross Gazette 16th July 1914 - Page 7
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| Date | 16/07/1914 |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 16th July 1914 |
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Q UDSON NEW - HUDSON LADIES ' MODEL . Prices from £ 5 19s . 6d . PASSEY & HALL , CYCLE ENGINEERS , Limited , CENTRAL CYCLE WORKS , ROSS . Agents in Ross and District for the popular NEW HUDSON CYCLES . For many years Official Repairers to the O.T.O. NEW - HUDSON GENT.'S MODEL . PRICES from £ 5 19s . 6d . who holds a certificate of having undergone for three years at least a course of instruc- tion in the medical and surgical wards of a hospital or infirmary being a training school for nurses and maintaining a resident phy- Ross Rural District Council . THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , JULY 16. 1914 . Ross Council Schools . HEAT AFFECTS TEACHERS AND SCHOLARS . EXTENDED SUMMER HOLIDAYS . EVENING CLASSES . that the object for which the meeting is called stated in the application . It The question of the swimming classes for girls was left over until next summer . was also decided to collect among the mana- gers for swimming prizes for the boys .. A sub - committee consisting of the Chair- man , Vice - Chairman , Mr. Blake , and Mrs. Watson was appointed to go into the ques- tion of the forthcoming evening classes in case the matter was not being taken up by the Ross Secondary School Governors . REV . J. ANGUS'S DEPARTURE . The Rev. R. T. A. MONEY - KYRLE said as that was the last meeting at which the like to express to him their very best Rev. J. Angus would be with them he would thanks for his services on that Board , and to wish him " God speed " in his new work , but at the same time express their regret at his departure . .Mrs . THOMAS seconded . NO SALE , NO SELLING OFF , NO HALF - PRICE , Bat a large , olean , and reliable . Stock of present day Drapery Goods always on hand , in all Departments . THERE IS NO BETTER VALUF . WAKEFIELD KNICHT , HEREFORD . WOMAN'S PLACE IN CHURCH WORK . the whole of last year . And I am happy to that letter and the attitude of the Parish say there were no deaths at all from any of Council towards this last petition , he would the infectious diseases . Twenty - one cases of like to know what this Council proposed to tuberculosis ( all forms ) were notified to me do in the matter . The inhabitants at Llan- during the year , as compared with twenty aloudy were evidently in need of a water in 1912 showing that the disease is certainly supply . This scheme was the only one before not on the increase . Before going into de- the parish , and it had also been sanctioned tails I beg to congratulate your Council on by this Council and the Local Government being able to offer you a very satisfactory Board . The time had come when this Coun- cil , which had delayed the scheme , should statement as to the health of the district . Your district comprises 61,088 acres , the now go forward . In view of the expression soil consisting cheifly of old red sandstone , of the views of the people concerned , and The monthly meeting of the Managers of with a subsoil of red marl or clay . The in- also of the wishes of the Rural Council , he the Ross Council Schools was held in the dustry is almost entirely agriculaural . The would like to propose that immediate action Boardroom on Monday afternoon , when Mr. population at the census of 1911 was 10,421 , should be taken to carry out this scheme for 8. Collins ( Chairman ) presided , with the and the estimated population at the end of Llancloudy . The one part of the parish was Rev. R. T. A. Money - Kyrls in the vice - chair . June , 1918 , 10,445 . The number of inhabit- well supplied , yet those people who were Others present were Mrs. Evan Thomas , Mrs. ed houses at the same census was 2,432 , with still without water had to contribute their Watson , Rev. W. A. Powicke , Rev. an average of 4.29 occupants to each house . portion of the water rate , and in justice to J. Angus , Rev. J. W. Kettle , Mr. F. W. The great majority of these people are en- them this demand for a pure water supply Wintle , Col. O. R. Middleton , Mr. H. gaged in agricultural pursuits , and are was a very reasonable one . No alternative Llewellyn , with Mr. G. B. Kemp ( Corres- housed in villages , or cottages scattered over scheme was before them , or was there likely pondent ) , and Mr. F. Bolton ( School Attend- the district of the houses in the villages to be one . As regarded the cost of the ance Officer ) . VISITOR'S REPORT . the majority are fair , but the same cannot scheme , they all thought it to be unreason- The CHAIRMAN said he heard the news he said of very mand of the dwellings one able , but at the same time it was the only The Rev. J. W. KETTLE , on behalf of the RIGHT TO VOTE AND SIT . has to visit and inspect , especially in the one the Local Government Board would Chairman and himself , as visitors , reported with great regret . for Mr. Angus had been outlying parts of the district , some miserable sanction . Personally , he wished that no ac- that various minor repairs were needed in most useful colleague in the conduct of their business on that Board , and therefore and insanitary hovels being met with , and it tion of theirs or any attitude they might the different departments , and these were a record of his valuable services should he TRIBUTES BY THE BISHOPS . is rather a cause for wonder that more cases adopt should cause a delay in supplying ordered to he attended to promptly . The recent Church Council election , hold of over - crowding have not been met with . these shareholders and ratepayers with The CHAIRMAN then drew the attention recorded on their minutes and of how deeply The Rev. J. ANGUS said he had intended in connection with the Ross Parish Church good progress has been made towards im- strong feeling over this matter in the parish , ventilation to the schools , and said that a sending in his resignation at their next the subject of some discussion , whilst ex- Under the Housing and Town Planning Act , water . He knew there was a good deal of of the Managers again to the want of proper they regretted the loss of his services . and the qualifications of voters , have been proving the home - conditions of the agricul- but the people at Llancloudy had to drink letter had been received from Hereford meeting . Their expressions of good will tural labourer . In a wide district like this , the water that the cattle had to drink , and which stated that the question of improving and kindly wishes he very much appreciated . lanations of the new scheme have been the results of our work under this Act must he did not think they could allow that con- the ventilation in the girls and infants de- It had been a pleasure to work on that Board given from the pulpit . It will therefore be seem small , but if we take the actual figures dition of things to go on much longer . This partments had been considered by the of the Church Council to allow women , to it will be seen that good progress has really Council ought to do something . They had Buildings Committee , and it was ascertained because he had had a good deal to do with of interest to churchgoers to read the decision been made . The question of the water sup sat on the fence waiting for something to that it would cost about £ 100 , and it was in all probability he should have remained rote on the same qualification as the men . ply in the rural districts is always one of happen , quite long enough , and in view of considered undesirable to incur such a large at Ross but for ill - health , and it was on that The following report appeared in difficulty , but I am pleased to say that our this second petition he ( Mr. Freer ) thought expenditure , and that the County Surveyor account that he felt it necessary to move . Times " on July 19th district is really favourably situated in that the Council should press forward this scheme . would carry out the work at the lowest pos- He hoped they would appoint his successor , The Representative Church Council , con- respect - there being in nearly the whole of The CHAIRMAN said they had not yet sible expense . Since that time , he ( the the area a sufficiency of wells and streams had , so far as he knew , a reply from the Chairman ) had been promised that this mat- who also would have had some experience in cisting of the members of the two Houses of to provide the inhabitants with a supply of Local Government Board in respect to the water all through the year , and although other petition . Did Mr. Freer know whether cases of water contamination sometimes oc- a reply had been received ? cur it has always been possible to remedy the cause . Of course , as in all country districts , the drainage and sewage is of a rather primi tive type , the closets being largely of the dry earth type and the excreta collected and buried , or used for manure . The condition of the various schools can be considered as satisfactory , both with re- gard to sanitary conveniences and water sup- ply - one school ( Bridstow ) has had a closet system installed which could very well has been necessary to close eight schools in the district during the year - for varying periods in seven cases owing to the preva- lence of measles , and in one for mumps and in other schools visits have been paid when cases of infectious disease have occurred , have been made . and inspection of the children's throats , etc. , sician or house surgeon , the Guardians shall MEDICAL OFFICER'S ANNUAL REPORT . he copied by other schools in the district . It after obtaining the advice of the Medical Officer of the Institution , either appoint such an officer , or submit for the approval of the Board proposals whereby such skilled nursing attendance ( including provision for cases of emergency ) as may be likely to be required for the inmates of the institution , will be available : and , if the Board approve the proposals shall take all steps necessary to give effect to the same Mr. PREECE said he would move the adoption of the report . Mr. PROTHEROT seconded . Mr. LLOYD : The hint was . thrown out key last meeting that Mr. Morgan had the whis- The CHAIRMAN : I must stop you , Mr. Lloyd . We have done with that part of the report . Mr. LLOYD : I think it was most unjust If the doctor ordered the and unfair . whiskey , we were bound to get it .. The CHAIRMAN : Please sit down , Mr. Lloyd . Mr. GRIFFITHS said he did not see why they should have an extra night nurse . Westbury - on - Severn , they found that there they had 22 inmates in the infirmary with three confined to their beds , and there they only had two nurses , the head one at £ 30 a year , and the second at £ 25 , with nothing At allowed for mght nurses . Could not they work it the same ? THE SECONDARY SCHOOL REPORT . LLANGARRON WATER SCHEME . This Council met at Union Offices , Rosss , on Thursday morning last ,, when Ald . T. Preece ( Chairman ) presided , with Mr. J. Murdoch in the vice - chair . Others present were Mr. F. Cooper , Mr. F. S. Collins , Mr. J. G. Protheroe , Mr. H. Hone , Mr. A. G. Evans , Mr. J. Parr , Mr. M. K. M. Power , The milk supply of the district is to be considered as distinctly good , the milk for home use being generally obtained from the neighbouring farm . There are seventeen re- gistered milk - purveyors in the district , all of whose premises have been and are regu- Mr. D. A. Meredith . Mr. W. Lloyd , Mr. J.larly inspected . A difficulty one has to cope W. Robinson , Mr. R. Pashley , Mr. J. T. with , with regard to these is the proximity Stone , Mr. F. W. Herbert , Mr. J. Day , Mr. of manure heaps to the milking sheds . Flies T. A. Lock , Mr. E. W. Prevost , Mr. C. Hit - breed in these heaps of filth , and can , and chings . Mr. C. Freer . with Mr. J. Fred . do infect milk as well as other articles of Arnold ( Clerk ) , Mr. F. Ricketts ( Sanitary food they settle on , and the prevalence of Inspector ) , Mr. J. Lewis and Mr. A. B. Farr summer diarrhoea in babies with its large ( Surveyors ) . mortality , is without doubt traceable to the pollution of milk , etc. , by flies . There are only three slaughter - houses in the district two of which may be held to be in fair sani- tary condition , but the third is not , and though promises have been made to rectify matters , insistance on the carrying out of instructions must be asked for . 322 houses have been inspected by the Sanitary Inspec- tor , and where defects have been found - by stated in my supplementary report of last myself during the year . On the whole as year , we can consider that with some ex- the THE SECONDARY SCHOOL REPORT . On the CHAIRMAN asking if minutes of the last meeting should be signed as correct , Mr. COLLINS raised the point as to the report concerning the rateable area of the Ross Secondary School being sent to the Higher Education Committee . There was no Higher Education Committee , but there was a Higher Education sub - Committee . But this report of theirs should have been sent to the Education Committe for the county . This mat- Mr. MATTHEWS : The two nurses there He understood from Mr. Arnold that after ceptions the housing capacity of the district take turns to do the night work . the report was received at Hereford , twenty- is fairly satisfactory , and that in nearly Mr. HITCHINGS said that the Westbury six additional copies were sent . Union was practically as big as Ross , and every case the owners or their agents , have ter was to come before the County just the same orders applied to them at Council on the following Saturday , and he been willing to carry out the necessary re- Westbury from the Local Government Board . saw by the agenda that the report of the pairs and improvements . There are of course as they at Ross did . Why could not the Governors , for the Urban Council , was elab- some houses quite unfit for healthy living in , nursing therefore he carried out at Ross orately set forth , but at the same time there lords prefer to empty them of the tenants , and in these cases one finds that the land- on the same lines ? was not a single word about the protest re- port passed by the Rural Council . Such ruin . and leave them . unoccupied and to fall into The cases of over - crowding are re- markably few , and in two rather glaring cases , the difficulty has been to find , or help The CHAIRMAN said all the Guardians wished , to be as economical as they possibly could , but this extra nightnurse had been re- quired by the doctor , and they were bound to carry out the doctor's wishes . being the case , the County Council should at protest , and he was going to propose that once he made aware of the Rural Council's a copy of their report should be sent to each Mr. HITCHINGS : I quite admit that , but County Councillor , so that they might be if people can get out of a little work they will . I should myself ( laughter ) . Saturday . armed with the report at the meeting on The CHAIRMAN said he did not think this was necessary . The report of the Gover- nors of the Higher Education Sub - Commit- Mr. MURDOCH said that after the state- ment of Mr. Griffiths , it was a very strong point that they should not increase the num- her of their nurses . There were , of course , tee on the resolution passed by this Council ways and means of dealing with this matter , was that nothing should be done by that and he would move as an amendment that committee . The twenty - six extra copies the question of this extra nurse be referred sent by Mr. Arnold were before that com- back for the Clerk to ascertain what was mittee , and they decided to do nothing in being done in other unions in the county of the matter . a similar size to that at Ross . Mr. COLLINS said it was a very impor- tant matter , and as it appears on the agenda tra emergency nurse , we are bound to have it will in all probability be discussed by the full Council . The report set forth how much each parish should be rated at . Mr. DAY : But if the doctor wants an ex- one ? The CLERK : Yes , that is so . Mr. COLLINS said he would cordially second the amendment , for he really was at a loss to see why the two permanent nurses could not take the night nursing between them , the same as they did at Westbury . Mr. DEAKIN considered that it ought to be made perfectly clear first as to whether they could save this extra expense . Mr. BLAKE said there was one point with regard to Westbury Union . There they had two nurses for 22 , and at Ross thy had three for 35 , so according to the proportion they were really worse off now than they were at Westbury . The CHAIRMAN said there was a very strong feeling on the part of some in the rural area concerning this matter , and it was hardly likely that the County Council would deal with this matter without hearing the Rural Council's opinion . Mr. COLLINS said as the Chairman knew , the report of the C.E.A. would be received and adopted , or otherwise , and he thought it very unfortunate that the Rural Coun- cil's protest was not mentioned . It was , therefore , their duty as representatives of the rural ratepayers to see that their pro- test was also laid before the County Council on Saturday . Mr. PREECE said he was quite sure the Committee would agree to the matter being Mr. MURDOCH agreed with Mr. Collins . referred back if they thought they could and said that this report would be moved , get this nursing done more economically . seconded , and if adopted it would mean that The committee had not considered what Rural parishes would be rated for the Ross other Unions were doing or the point raised Secondary School . If the County Council- by Mr. Griffiths . They thought that they lors were armed with the Rural Council's of glass could be taken out at the top of the new partitions that would be better . If this is not done soon , it might as well be left over until next year . Mr. BLAKE said if they did that . it proved that they had spent too much money . The CHAIRMAN said the plan was sub- mitted for their approval , and that was the time for them to have raised their objection . He thought they should have these panes of glass removed at once . This was a serious matter . for on his looking round the school , he noticed how the children were affected by the heat . He would , therefore , propose that they wait no longer for the County Surveyor . and that Mr. Llewellyn be asked to remove ter would receive early attention . But so far as he knew nothing had been done , and he had called His Majesty's Inspector's at- Mr. FREER : Not so far as I know of . tention to this . The ventilation had become The CLERK , in reply to a question , worse since the new partitions had been said that on April 16th last , when the ques - erected , and he thought if some of the panes tion of advertising for a loan came forward , it was decided on the motion of Mr. Scuda- more , seconded by Mr. Cooper , that the mat- ter be adjourned for two months . Mr. PASHLEY said that so far as the last petition was concerned . Mr. Scudamore said that several of the people who signed it were not ratepayers or householders in the parish , and that was one of the reasons why it was sent to the Parish Council . Mr. MURDOCH said seeing that there had been one petition sent to the Local Government Board form a large portion of the ratepayers , and that they had not re- ceived an answer , he thought the matter should stand over for a fortnight to see if they got a reply . see " Mr. FREER : Your advice is " Wait and done in holding it over for a fortnight . Mr. MURDOCH : There will be no harm Mr. COOPER seconded the proposition , which was carried . BISHOP AND SPORTSMAN . The Right Rev. Arthur Foley Winning- ton Ingram , D.D. , Bishop of London , or " The Bishop , " as he is affectionately called by all who know him . and by thousands who know only of him , is an enthusiastic camper . It is largely due to his love of life , under canvas and his belief in its value as a health- giver that he urges all young men to join He is a keen Territorial the Territorials . himself , and is chaplain to the London Rifle Brigade . Many a happy month has he him from being with his regiment for the spent with them in camp . His ever - increasing work has prevented last two years , though he still goes down to preach to them and is , of course , as popular as ever ; and he is still just as sure that there is nothing like camp life for those whose days have to be passed in stuffy shops and offices . Since the days when , as a worker at Oxford House . Bethnal Green , he laboured among the poorest in the land , the bishop has always taken a keen interest and plea- sure in those whose work lies in the stuffy the panes of glass in these partitions , and so give better ventilation in the schools . Mrs. THOMAS seconded , and it agreed to .. elementary education at one time or another . elementary education . The Convocations of Canterbury and York , and of the Houses of Taymen of the two Pro- vinces , met on Thursday at the Church House , Westminster , when it was decided to allow women to vote in the election of church conncils . The Archbishons of Canterbury and York sat together as ioin presidents . There was a large attendance of bishops , clergy , and lavmen .. CHURCH FINANCE .. SUBSCRIBERS TO THE SCHEME . Among the subscriptions of £ 5 and up wards promised in connection with the Dio- cesan Finance Scheme - particulars of which The first business on the agenda was the have already been published - are the follow - report of the committee on the representa- ing : - £ s . d . tion of the laity . The two important ques- 100 Ctions were those of the admission of women Mr. S. H. Bickham . Ledbury Col. Hone Edwards . Shrewsbury ... 100 00 to parochial church councils , and of giving Mr. H. H. Foster . Apley Park 100 them the power to vote in the election of Mr. R. Logan Kidston Bromyard 100 church councils . It was decided to take the Sir James Rankin . Bart ... Bryngwyn Sir Offley Wakeman , Bart , Yeaton Peverev Mr. G. E. Wright . Puddleston Court Mr. E. B. Fielden , Shrewsbury Judge Harris Lea . Broadlands ... Rev. Preb . Selwyn was Mr. J. H. Starey . Bodenham . Mrs. A. W. Walker . Hennor Miss Wood , Leominster Mrs. Allen . Manor House , Upton Bishop Mr. J. R. Briscoe . Glewstone ATTENDANCE REPORT . Mr. BOLTON presented his attendance re- port , and brought before the Managers several parents respecting the irregularity of their children . After going through each case separately , it was decided to issue sum- monses in some cases and to warn others . The Managers also wished to point out that the excuse given in many cases that the children had no boots could not be taken in- to consideration in the future . but that it was the duty of the parents to see that their children attended school regularly . The attendances for the week ending Friday last showed that there was a per- centage in the boys school of 91.5 , in the girls 96.4 , and in the infants 93.9 . NEW HARMONIUM WANTED . harmonium for the schools was adjourned The Correspondent read a letter from Hereford stating that the question of a new until the meeting of the Buildings Commit tee in September next . It was understood that the authority had had under considera- tion the question of providing such instru- ments for elementary schools , but could not undertake to supply a new instrument . They would , however , be prepared to reconsider a grant towards such an expenditure . The CHAIRMAN said it amounted to this , that the Managers could buy a harmonium , and that the county would allow them a little grant towards it . It was decided to allow the matter to stand over until September . THE HEATING APPARATUS . The Corresopndent read a letter from Hereford showing that the tender of Messrs . Musgrave and Co. , amounting to £ 61 58 . had been accepted for the improvement of the existing high pressure apparatus . The CHAIRMAN said he wished to remind the Board that the County Council have Court Mrs. Burrell , Hampton Court Major Chamber . Hatfield Court Mr. H. H. Child . Ross Mrs. Baldwyn Childe . Kyre Park Capt . P. A. Clive , M.P. , Whitfield General Clive . Perrystone Court Sir Geoffrey Cornewall , Bart . , Moccas Court Major and Hon . Mrs. Dunne , Gatley Park Mrs. Perry Heric . Beaumaron Mr. A. W. Foster , Brockhampton Park Rev. Preb . Hopton Mrs. Boughton Knight . Ludlow ... Colonel Middleton , Ross Canon Palmer , Hampton Manor .... Mrs. Phions , Bromyard Major Pilkington , Ross Mr. Relton . Yatton Court Mr. A. H. Sykes , Longnor Hall Sir Joseph Verdin , Bart . , Garnstone Castle Mrs. Whinyates , Tenbury Mr. W. H. Whitaker , Bishop's Castle Sir Elliott Wood , K.O.B. , Pembridge Admiral Baker . Rowden The Misses Mills , Ludlow Mrs. Abbott , Thinghill Mr. H. Bailey . Rowden Abbey Mr. William Jenkins , Westhide ... Mrs. Ashmore , Ross Mr. S. H. Armitage , Stretton Mrs. R. C. Bailey , Bodenham Mrs. Aldrich Blake Ross Mr. G. M. Brierley , Canon Pyon Mrs. Cavan . Eaton Mascott The Misses Coates , Presteign Mr. H. Reg . Cooke . Worfield Mr. Gerald Godson , The Court , Tenbury Mr. J. Reginald Harding The Sellarsbrook places of London , and he is never tired of encouraging them to get as much fresh air as possible . the people to find , a suitable dwelling to He says he never slept more soundly than house their children in , if we do insist on apparently being the Union . their being turned out the only alternative in his little bell tent , with the wind swish- The tiny folding The popula - ing round it all night . tion of the district increases very slowly , and bedstead , the woollen blanket , the tin bath- although few new houses have been erected , tub , and , above all , the glorious fresh air , pace is being kept with the population in combined to make an ideal change for the knowledge the loyal support the Sanitary In- he does with all his strength . Thoroughness busy Bishop of London . crease . I would wish here to thankfully ac- And he is always busy . Whatever he does spector and myself have invariably received is probably the keynote of his nature . from the Council in our work under this Act , and to express my gratitude to the Sanitary bishop , he was speaking to a meeting of less than one half or more than three- Some years ago , long before he was a power to charge a portion of this cost , not Inspector for the great help his knowledge men in a hall in the East End of London . quarters , to the urban parish if in respect to and work has been to me during the past , In his own eloquent way he pleaded the capital expenditure or improvement . as in previous years . With regard to the Sanitary administra - cause of moderation in all things especially letter was written in a very guarded manner , Miss Harvey , Purland Chase tion of the district , I am glad that we have in the matter of drinks , and added that total and he ( the Chairman ) thought that their Col. and Mrs. Howatt abstinence was the best of all . Suddenly a correspondent should write to Hereford and Mrs. Hill . Moreton Court an Isolation Cottage of our own now - the voice at the hack of the hall interrupted noint out that according to the County Major Hornby , D.S.O. , Ticklerton houses , and so preventing further spread of use of which in isolating cases from crowded him : infectious disease has been more than once Surveyor's report in 1908 this high pressure Rev. H. G. Morgan " Say , guv'nor , are you a teetotaller your system was working satisfactorily . and that Mrs. Morrison , Bridgnorth exemplified . The real economy of maintain- self P this expenditure now proposed was due to Capt . Partridge , Abbeydore ing a hospital of our own can be easily prov - sionally to take a glass of wine with his urban parish paying some £ 30 or more for Rev. Stallard - Penoyre , Stockton Now , the bishop at that time used occa- fair wear and tear , and if possible save the Mr. Mostyn Price , Gunley ed when we remember how in past years , it meals . has been necessary to obtain special nurses , this work . whole households , etc. The instituting too , erect tents for them , supply provisions for of a County Pathological Laboratory under the control of the County M.O.H. is a great help , the early recognition of slight cases of diphtheria often preventing the spread of this disease . In all cases of tuberculosis cases notified to me , I have visited the house and where necessary made subsequent visits , and have generally endeavoured to help the County Tuberculosis Officer in his work in my district . The County Authorities arrange for the reception at , an authorised sanitorium " No , " he said , " I cannot say that I am . But I will be from to - night . " Mr. BLAKE then gave a brief description ments as well as repairs . of what was proposed to be done . Under this new scheme , there would be improve- Rectory Mr. R. M. Thorneley , Eyton Old Hall Lord Alex . Thynne Mr. G. R. Trafford . Walford www *** word , and is a fine tennis - player and golfer . The latter game , especially , has frequently He is a sportsman in every sense of the heen turned to good account by him . The CHAIRMAN still contended that it Lieut . - Col . Wakeman , Bridgnorth would be a good thing for their Correspon- Mr. J. V. Wheeler , Ludlow Naturally , he does not wager on the result dent to remind Mr. Wiltshire of the state- Mr. A. Wood Acton , Acton Scott of a round , but he has been known on more ment in Mr. Dryland's report , and that this than one occasion to suggest that if he expenditure was caused through wear and Capt . Booker , Hall the bishop - should win , his opponent should tear , and that they presumed that no por- hand over a subscription to the " Bishop of tion of this expense would be borne by the London's Fund , " and many a sovereign has urban parish . he collected in this way This was proposed , seconded , and carried . Though one of the busiest men in busy RELIGIOUS EXAMINATIONS . Capt . Clegg , Presteign Mr. R. Cecil Corbett , Worfield Lieut . - Col . Cunliffe . Bradeney Dr. Dickinson Admiral of the Fleet Sir A. D. Fanshawe , G.C.B. , C.G.V.O. , Donnington could get a night nurse at a less cost than protest , it would make them very much open - air treatment , where thought fit . Dis- visit a friend in trouble ; and , by his gentle- ious examinations was discussed , and after Capt . Hopton £ 50 , and that was why they proposed to ad- stronger when the matter came forward . vertise for one at £ 25 with part rations . The CLERK pointed out that it would be If the Board wished for the Committee to impossible to get the report through in time investigate the question further , he did not for each member of the County Council to object , and he did not think the other have a cony by Saturday . members would . A MEMBER : But we have just engaged this new nurse on conditions that she does not do any night work , and it would be an act of injustice to her . The CLERK then pointed out the orders set forth by the Local Government Board , and warned the Board of the difficulty they would probably be placed in if they were not careful . should be sent to the Chairman of the Coun- Mr. COLLINS then suggested that a copy cil , and also to Mr. Symonds , the Clerk . He would propose that . Mr. LLOYD seconded . and it was agreed to . A CORRECTION . of suitable cases , and provide shelters for London , the bishop can always find time to infection of rooms or shelter is always in- sisted upon in cases of removal or death . ness and kindness , help to soothe his bitter- ness . Rich or poor , it is all the same to factory , the CHAIRMAN remarking that he fellows . No. one person will ever know all The report was considered as very satis - him - his heart is big enough to love all his that he has done to make life happier for was pleased to see the doctor's note with re- question had not been raised again by the gard to the isolation hospital cottage . This countless Londoners . County Council , and he hoped this cottage would be sufficient accommodation to meet . the requirements . Mr. PREVOST said the Medical Officer reported one case of scarlet fever and two higher or better . " Answers , " July 11th , A sportsman and gentleman ! No man not even a bishop - can hepe to be anything 1914. " The question of the holding of two relig- the Correspondent had read the conditions Lady Houton . Homend discussion ensued . under which these examinations were held , a Mrs. Lees Milne Mr. F. E. Prescott , Tenbury The Rev. J. ANGUS said he strongly re- Mrs. Quick . Scotsman's Field commended that the new scheme , which was Hon . and Ven . Archdeacon a written examination , and not an oral one , Stanhope and that the teachers should be asked to Mr. H. Warrall as the old scheme , should be recommended , Mr. E. V. V. Wheeler , Tenbury ... take the matter up . The old system could also be continued . The CHAIRMAN agreed , and said every Mr. COLLINS said in the report of the of tuberculosis during the past month . He WHAT DYSPEPTICS SHOULD KNOW encouragement should be given the children last meeting , it was stated in the " Ross also read the Sanitary Inspector's report , with regard to the road at Hope Mansell . regard to the well at Linton , this was left Gazette " that he seconded the proposition which dealt with various matters . Mr. MORGAN said at Chester Union they had three nurses for 37 patients , at Mon- It was Mr. Herbert who seconded , as he ( Mr. mouth three for 45 , and at Ledbury one Collins ) was interested in the matter through superintendent nurse for 25 patients . After further discussion , it was decided to his client . refer the matter back to the committee for the Clerk to ascertain what the condition of things were at other Unions . MANUFACTURERS TO & PLKONG GEORGE 99 SANITAS FLUID THE NON - POISONOUS DISINFECTANT AND AIR PURIFIER for the Parish Council to deal with , FINANCE REPORT . With to take up these special subjects . The Rev. POWICKE seconded the motion , and it was carried unanimously . THE HOLIDAYS . EMPHATIC TALK . question of the vote first . 100 The Honses of Laymen had agreed that analified electors in narish should he the 100 following members of the Church of Eng- land : Laymen ahove 2 years of age tesi- 25 25 100 dent in the parish who either ( a ) are actual 0.0 communicants of the Church of England ; or 00 ( h ) have been hantized and confirmed and 25 00 are admissable to Holy Communion , and do 25 not belong to any religious hody which is 25 00 not in communion with the Church of Eng- 25 land , " The BISHOP of SOUTHWELL . on behalf 20 00 of the committee , moved an amendment sub- stituting the word persons " for " Jay- 20 00 men . " thus including women as qualified 20 00 electors . 20 The DEAN of DURHAM ( Dr. Henson ) said 20 0.0 in principle it was not possible to refuse the 20 But if 2000 franchise to communicant women . Other gave the vote to women on an equality 00 with men . the overwhelming maiority of the voters would he women . While he should 2000 Anpport the amendment for giving the vote for women . he should vote against the ad- 00 mission of women to sents on church councils . The DEAN of CANTERBURY was opposed to the granting of the franchise to women . 20 00 2000 A previous speaker had quoted Pericles as 20 00 saving : - " The less said about women the 20 00 hetter . " What Pericles had said was : - 20 20 " The less women sny the better . " He ( the 20 Dean ) confessed that in nublic affairs he was 20 entirely of Pericle's oninion . 20 20 20 00 20 20 The BISHOP of HEREFORD said he felt that if they gave women the franchise they would he almost certain to go on and give them seats in their various bodies , and if they gave them both at the same time they would be taking a lean in the lark . That made him hesitate . He believed the prudent thing would he to do one thing at a time . 20 00 The BISHOP of LONDON said he could 2000 not imagine a greater blow for the Church 15 12 10 10 10 10 10 10 women than for them to decline at a time when were strugglin for the political franchise to give them the franchise in their own Church . They were not dealing with threatening people , but with a body of women 10 00 who were only too anxious to serve their 10 00 Church and their God . 10 The amendment was put to the Council , 1000 the division heing taken hy orders . The re- 10 10 10 sult was Bishons- 22 for , three against : clergy - 90 for , 15 against : laity - 76 for , 72 against . The amendment was therefore car- 1000ried by 188 votes to 90 , and was subsequently agreed to as the substantive motion . The question of giving women seats on 10 1000 parochial church councils was afterwards 10 10 10 considered . The Council ngreed by a large maiority that representatives on parochial church 1000 councils may be women . 10 WOMEN AND THE BOARD OF MISSIONS 10 An important matter on 10 Houses of Convocation were engaged last which both 10 week was the reconstitution of the Central Board of Missions , the chief point of interest 10 00 being the admission of a certain proportion of women to the board . 10 0.0 agreed to the admission of 20 women without The Upper House 00 a division . The Lower House concurred , 61 10 voting for and 31 against . 10 10 10 50 500 500 50 COVENT GARDEN AGAIN SOLD . FOUR OWNERS IN FIVE MONTHS . 5 Sir Joseph Beecham , who a few days ago 500 acquired Mr. Mallaby Deeley's interest in 500 the Duke of Bedford's Covent Garden estate , announces that he has transferred his interest to Mr. Alexander Lawson Ormrod , a mem- ber of the firm of Lawson and Ormrod , stock- 500 brokers , of Manchester . This is the third 500 time within seven months that the estate , 500 comprising twenty - five streets and including 500 such famous buildings as the Drury Lane 500 Theatre , the Royal Opera House , the Strand and Aldwych Theatres , the National Sporting 500 Club , Bow - street Police - court , and Covent 500 Garden Market , has changed ownership . The 500 price mentioned in December , when Mr. Mal- laby - Deeley purchased the estate , was about £ 3,000,000 . When , on July 6th , Sir Joseph Beecham became the owner , Mr. Mallaby- Deeley admitted that he had made a " princely profit . " That is now stated to be about £ 175,000 . Sir Joseph Beecham's profit is re- The kind that carries conviction to every Ross reader . Conviction Read it and WEASEL ATTACKS A BOY . While a seven - year - old boy named Victor L. Turner , the son of a signalman at Clifton , near Penrith , was playing in the garden , he was savagely attacked by a weasel . The boy was seated on a box , when the animal ran up the outside of his clothing and , attack- ing the face , fixed its teeth in the boy's lips . The lad succeeded in dislodging his assailant , PHYSICIAN'S TIMELY ADVICE . The fact that few dyspeptics really under- must follow such emphatic ported to be about £ 70,000 . proof as is given here . The testimony of stand the cause of their trouble is probably days being dealt with , the CHAIRMAN said tical . Here is a Weston case . On the question of fixing the summer holi- local residents should satisfy the most scep- MEDICAL OFFICER'S ANNUAL REPORT . Finance Committee , which showed a balance however , and is strongly eondemned by many amongst the children and teachers through Mr. MURDOCH gave the report of the an alarming extent . The practice is wrong , which spoke of the illhealth that prevailed dence . the reason why drugs are still used to such he had received a letter from Mrs. Thomas , see if doubt can exist in the face of this evi- Dr. CAMPBELL presented his annual re - sented cheques of £ 60 15s . 2d . ,, leaving at the bank of £ 1,603 10s . 1d .. less unpre- physicians . port as follows : -I beg to present to you my £ 1,542-14s . 11d . The amount required that is the cause of practically all forms of diges mer holidays the better . He had been round recently with pains across think it set On July th , 1913 , Mrs. M. Westwood , of annual report for the year 1913. I am glad The presence of excess acid in the stomach the sooner they gave the children their sum- Weston , near Ross , said : " I was troubled the heat . and Mrs. Thomas considered that Temperance Cottages , close to the Church , to be able to report that the district main - morning to meet the bills was only £ 13 tive trouble , and this can be neutralised and the school , and he certainly had noticed had a cold at the time , and I think it settled tains its healthy character , the net death - 6s . 4d .. which ould still leave them with rendered harmless by the occasional use of the children , and thought that they should there . rate for last year being 13.59 per 1,000 as a credit balance of £ 1,529 8s . 7d . The un- compared with 13.17 for the year before , paid calls due came to € 239 , making a full which can be obtained of any chemist . Phy- tional year , and the children were deprived Kidney Pills the pains left me , and now I boy's mother ran into the garden and drove ordinary bisurated magnesia - a product showing a very slight increase . The birth credit balance of £ 1,768 8s . 7d . He pro- sicians use bisurated magnesia themselves as of their Whitsuntide holidays . The teachers am free of the trouble . I am pleased to ad- have a longer holiday . This was an However , after taking Doan's Backache flicted a severe wound . Hearing shouts , the rate shows a small but steady decrease , the posed the adoption of the report . Mr. HITCHINGS seconded , and it was well as recommend it to their patients , be too , were certainly suffering from over - work , vise others to try Doan's Pills . cause they recognise that it not only over- The children were entitled to five weeks , and M. Westwood . " comes dangerous stomach acid and thus en- he was going to propose that the schools be sures easy digestion , but by its use no harm- rate for 1913 being 19.26 per 1,000 , as against 19.74 for 1912 - but this is favourable carried . THE LINTON FOOTPATH . as compared with the decrease in 1912-11 , when it was at the rate of 2. per 1,000 . The infant mortality statistics show a good im- Parish Council stating that the footpath The CLERK read a letter from the Linton provement - 14 children under the age of one complained of by Col. Dalzell had not been year dying in 1913 , as against 21 in 1912 , and ploughed up for many years , and the Coun- there is no doubt that the efforts , both offi - cil further considered that the path was in cial and private , made to combat the un- a sufficiently good condition to meet the re- necessary deaths of babies is bearing fruit quirements of the district . more and more every year . I am glad to births shows no increase on last year , and note too , that the number of illegitimate LLANGARRON WATER SCHEME . The CLERK said he had received a letter that no death of an illegitimate child has oc- from the Llangarron Parish Council saying curred . We can sincerely congratulate our- that a meeting had been called in respect to selves that the number of cases of infec- the second petition asking for the water tious disease is practically the same as last scheme to be proceeded with , and a resolu- year , when we consider the extraordinary tion was passed agreeing that the petition wave of scarlet fever that has swept over the from the Llancloudy parishioners should be whole country , and we are very fortunate in forwarded to the Local Government Board . having had only 13 cases in the district in Mr. FREER . Llangarron , said in view of to keep the food contents of the stomach suring normal digestion ( Signed ) but it fastened its teeth in his arm and in- the animal away with a rake . The boy had to be medically treated . On May 22nd , 1914 - nearly twelve months therefore there can be no unpleasant after rested upon them , and therefore the ordin- to recommend Doan's Pills because they ful drug is introduced into the system and closed for six weeks . A great responsibility later Mrs. Westwood said : " I am pleased While painting a ship in Immingham dry effects . Half a teaspoonful taken in a little ary holiday should be extended . dock on Monday , a labourer named Joyce water after meals is usually quite sufficient cured me , and I have had no return of kid- was electrocuted by contact with a live wire . Mr. BLAKE seconded , and it was carried ney trouble since . " A man found dead in a - brook near Ketter- unanimously . Many medicines may relieve , but too many ing was on Monday identified as John Valen- free from fermentation and acid , thus en- should break up after evening school on geta used to the effects , it takes a larger Greenwich . He returned to his home at Bed- It was then resolved that the infants fail to give lasting results . As the system tine , formerly chauffeur to the Mayor of Inquiry amongst local chemists show that Thursday , July 16th , and the boys and girls and larger dose , until finally the remedy ford a few days ago , saying that he had been bisurated magnesia is well known for its on Friday , July 17th , at mid - day , and not fails . Not so with Doan's Backache Kidney discharged , and had valuable properties , and that special arrange return until Tuesday , September let . ments have been made by Albert Porter , of Pills . Cases are recorded and watched for been missing since Friday . 18 , High - street , to supply it in both powder years after the relief was first , recorded . OTHER ITEMS . and tablet form . They have been tested by time , and the The application from the local teachers cures have proved permanent . association for the use of the schools in Price 2s . 9d . a box , six boxes 13s . 9d .; of which to hold their meeting was deferred , all dealers , or from Foster - McClellan Co. , 8 , the Correspondent being instructed to send Wells - street , HIGH - OLABS NOTE PAPERS at lowest prices . a copy of regulations governing the letting Don't ask for backache or kidney pills - ask Oxford - street , London , W. Largest and choicest stock in the district to of the schools , and point out that an appli distinctly for Doan's Backache Kidney Pills , select from at the " Gazette " Office - Advt . cation must be made for each meeting , and the same as Mrs. Westwood had . THE MEXICAN HAIR RENEWER . Prevents hair falling off . Restores it to its natural colour . It is not a dye . Prevents Dandruff and is The best Renewer known . Should be on every toilet table . Of all Chemists and Hairdressers Throughout the World , price 3. 6d . BIG FU S NOW IN For O THIS DAY ( THURSDA GENUINE AND In view ALL TRAVELLING RE REDUC Southa Gloucester ' PHONE 10 . CORRESPONDENCE . TALBOTS WELL , & c . To THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gaz STR , The security , and purity , of wells and the maintenance of rights being matters which concern the pub closely , I make no apology for sendi the enclosed correspondence . Previou ence to the subjects dealt with ther peared under the proceedings of th Rural District Council reported i issues of the 4th and 18th June .. It would appear that in the opinio Ross Rural District Council the prote a public water supply and the safe - g of people against disease , and death , is a and " small matter , " their notice , though the Public ( Water ) Act lays down very stringer lations and holds rural Sanitary Au responsible for the supply of water . E It is easy to understand that those whose hand the right of way from B Lea and Mitcheldean Road Station one of whom is a member of the R trict Council - may not care much maintenance , but it is difficult stand the line of reasoning which that a Parish Council to report total length which , in quite half its a SU " is in tically non - existent . good condition for all requirements , peculiar idea if equity which allo dismiss an important matter offha out hearing and weighing both sid question . A way , in a direct line , f ton to Lea exists in the same sense across country exists for a shooter , a footpath proper , fit for the lightes traffic , is in existence I deny , and sons who care to risk spraining the can verify this for themselves . Truly yours . A F. DAI Burton Court . Linton Ross , July 24th , 1914 [ COPY OF CORRESPONDENCE . Koss Rural District Co Union Offices . Ros 1th Jun Dear Sir . - Your letter of the was read to my Council at their m day . when I was directed to infor ( 1 ) Talbots Well - You have ne right nor authority to state that has been necessary to secure re this matter by the Sanitary Con the first place it was proved at on the child ( whom it is assumed to ) that death was not caused or by bad water . In the second place has been known to the Sanitary for years past ; and in the third well has been under the observat Sanitary Inspector for many yea over the Council are informed tha ton Parish Council have also got in hand , hut have not whether anything . or what is ne be done to the well . as T ( 2 ) Footpath . - Burton to Lea Mitcheldean Road Station Here appear to he labouring under a t hension , for it was stated at meeting to - day by several men know the footpath in question tha been no attempt to plough it up . your statement has been refer Parish Council for their views . Yours faithfully , ( Signed ) J. FRED . Colonel A. E. Dalzeli . Burton Court , Linton . Ross . [ Reply . ] The Clerk , Rural District Cou Burton Court , L June Sir . I have the honour to the receipt of you letter of the and have also read an account ceedings of the Rural District the " Ross Gazette " of the 18 in reply thereto would remark a Talbots Well - If you will he to refer to my letter of the 2nd will find that I made no definit " that loss of life has been nece cure reference to this matter by Committee , but that " appare life has been necessary . " and I st that circumstances fully justify m this statement . You say " it wa the inquest on the child that de caused or accelerated by had wa might he interesting to know a about that inquest , about how f mortem was carried , and what D of Newent , has to say in the matt " this well has been known to t Committee for years past , " yet tions have been taken to safegu it - a public well used by many protected and uncared for , exp dust and dirt of the road , and ground , open for anyone to t and for the thoughtless and car this we improperly . You say under the observation of the S spector for many years . " servation unless there was something wrong ? If there wa whatever , should not dictated precautionary Why commo actio Well is of no particular persona me . I do not draw my water |