Ross Gazette 5th November 1914 - Page 4
Ross Gazette 5th November 1914 - Page 4
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| Date | 05/11/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 5th November 1914 |
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58 LADIES ' GYMNASTIC SOCIETY - A ing will be held on Monday , November at 7.15 o'clock . at Mrs. Green's , the House , to wind up the Ladies Gym- c Society . All old members are invited ttend . - Advt . e G.W.R. will run an excursion to London ovember 12 , from Ross , & c . - See adv . TRE HOME - MADE BREAD delivered daily to parts of the town . E. H. SOLES , 17 , cester - road , Ross . - Advt . ROPERTY MARKET . We are informed that blaith Farm : Llangarron , has on the ructions of the owner , Mr. R. J. Col- he . been sold through the agency of Mr. n Brawn , Auctioneer , Ross . HE CHEVALIER IS COMING ! -A visit by the at Chevalier will be made to Ross on rsday . N. 5th , when the noted im sonator will give a recital at the Corn hange . We so seldom have an oppor- ity of hearing such talented artists that Fe should he a big demand for seats . se nay he booked in advance at the azette Office . ERVICE REVOLVER WEBLEY 45 ) WANTED . Ve hear such a demand exists for the ve that Captain Yates has been unable obtain one . either from the usual source privately . Will anyone possessing such reapon and willing to sell or lend kindly municate to the office of this paper or to keley House , Ross . BURBERRY " CLIENTS in the district place their orders with Messrs . WRIGHT SON , Ross , who are " Burberry " au- rised agents for both ladies ' and gentle- n's goods , and keen a full set of patterns all their specialities - Weather - proof Gar- nts . Sporting Garments , Gamefeather eed , and other Suitings , etc .. thus getting ort advice and also saving the trouble of ersonal visit to their showrooms . RINTING . All classes of commercial nting at lowest cost for reliable work at Gazette " Office . - Advt . CHRISTIANITY AND THE WAR . - The monthly rice for men only . held under the direc- n of the Church of England's Men's ety . took place in Ross Parish Church , Sunday afternoon last . There was only ir attendance , and the address was de- red by the Rector , the Rev. R. T. A. -Kyrle , who took for his subject , Chistianity and the War , " contending oughout his discourse that this was a t war . in which they as a nation were en- ged . BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETY . - A suc- sful social evening , held in connection th the above society , took place in the ptist Schoolroom . on Tuesday evening , en nearly fifty members and friends were esent . There was a musical programme , nsisting of pianoforte duets by Miss Hicks d Miss Watkins ; quartettes by Miss Gerty ster . Mrs. Mogg . Mr. L. Hicks , and Mr. E. Mogg and recitations by Mr. A. Hill , ames were indulged in . and the Rev. J. Kettle , in an appropriate little speech , plained the objects of the society . Re- shments were provided by the committee Indies . Mr. Nicholas kindly acted as ac- mpanist . How GERMANY MAKES WAR . - Everyone is nding and thinking and talking about the r and the noble cause of charity , so that ere should he a crowded room at Ross condary School , on Tuesday next , Novem- 10th , at 6 p.m. , when a lantern lecture the war in aid of the Prince of Wales ' tional Relief Fund will be given by Mr. J. Pott . Goodrich House . A remarkable lection of pictures , supplied by the " Daily il , " will be shown , and the lecture will hoth entertaining and instructive , whilst better cause could he advanced than that eloquently made by our young Prince . 10. R. Middleton will preside . , Ad- sion , 1s .. and 6d - Advt . 弗 WALTER SCOTT'S SCHOOL . - At a meeting of Governors of the above school the Rec- prosiding . the following children were eted to fill the vacancies on December 4th st : -David Townsend , Edward Preece , d . Preece . Albert Blockley , George edy . Gilbert Farmer , Reginald Bushnell , bert Clarke , Ernest Edwards , Leslie erly Ernest Bullock , Edith Perks , Doris atle . Violet Davis , Emma Yemm . Florence vell , Annie Bullock , Beatrice Wheeler . S.P.C.C. - The Hereford and County nch of the National Society for the Pre- tion of Cruelty to Children has during quarter ended 30th September , 1914 , aired into 35 complaints of neglect , ill- tment , and other wrongs of childhood , which 31 were found to be true , affecting children and 42 offenders . Action was en as follows : -25 cases were warned , 3 e prosecuted and convicted , and 3 were erwise dealt with . The Society's inspec made 188 visits of supervision . OTTAGE HOSPITAL . Many thanks are con- ed for the following gifts : -Cash box in bar , of the Royal Hotel , £ 1 16s . 6d . ; silver collection at the market ordinary .. the Roval for the local Red Cross Nursing iety , and £ 5 to the same fund from Mr. H. Bussell , of Bournemouth , who has let doc Villa as a Red Cross hospital for the ning six months . The following gifts are acknowledged : -Fruit and vegetables : brook Harvest Festival . Hope Mansell vest Festival , Yatton Harvest Festival ; vers and magazines . Mrs. W. S. Clark , Mrs. G. Hall , Pontshill ; magazines , s . Stratford Collins ; pears , Mrs. Coates , m Bank ; apples , Mr. Brinckman , Doward ase , Monmouth . oss Territorial Weddings , ADDIS DEAN . n interesting wedding took place at Holy ity Church , Hoylake , on October 24th special licence ) between Corporal F. G. is , of Ross ( B. Company , 1st Hereford- e Territorials ) to Annie Agnes Dean , of eford . Many assembled in church to their good - will on such a happy event . bride was given away by Mr. C. Fisher , master , of Hoylake , and the marriage solemnised by the Rev. H. C. Dobree . bride wore a very pretty dress of pink on with all - over lace tunic trimmed with nge blossom , and wore à large picture with shell pink roses to match . She carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthe ms and asparagus fern , the gift of the degroom . There were two bridesmaids , s Lititia Allan ( who wore a very pretty ss of tussore silk ) . and Miss Dorothy sser ( cousin ) , attired in amber satin , with Sto match . They also wore gold oches , set with rubies and emeralds , the s of the bridegroom . The bridegroom , Full military uniform , was attended by W. Barnard as best man . The reception took place at Derwent , re a large number of friends assembled . he bridecake , which was greatly ad- ed , was beautifully decorated with the onal flags and flowers . The cake and the ding breakfast were given by Mrs. W. er , of Hoylake . Both bride and bride- m were the recipients of many presents . GRIFFITHS - TEAGUE . interesting wedding took place at St. ' s Church , Ross , on Sunday last , both bridegroom and best man being in khaki . contracting parties were Pte . Joe iths , of the Herefordshire Regiment , Miss Dorothy Eleanor Teague . The groom had previously served four years Company , and rejoined the Regiment he outbreak of war , volunteering for gn service . The bridesmaids were Miss Browning and Miss Nancy Davies . Pte . les Colwell acted as best man . was given away by her Aunt , Miss e . Mr. Greatrex Yates motored the The ing party to church , and among those nt and personally interested in our orials were the Misses Yates , Mrs. P. organ , Mrs. Charles Harris , etcr . For Our Territorials . GREAT WAR SALE . A MOTOR CAR PRESENTED . GENEROUS GIFTS OF FURNITURE , CLOTHING , HOUSEHOLD , AND OTHER GOODS . Ross Rural District Council . REPAIRING PARISH FOOTBRIDGES . This Council met at Union Offices , Ross , on Thursday morning last , when Ald . T Preece ( Chairman ) , presided , with Mr. J. Murdoch in the Vice - chair . Others present were the Rev. D. R. Evans , Col. O. R. Middleton , Mr. F. Cooper , Mr. M. K. M. Power , Mr. H. Hone , Mr. J. W. Robinson , Mr. J. T. Stone , Mr. F. W. Bull , Mr. T. A. Look , Mr. J. Parr , Mr. A. G. Evans , Mr. D. A. Meredith , Mr. H. Lickfold , Mr. J. G. Protheroe , Mr. E. W. Prevost , Mr. F. 8 . with Mr. J. Fred . Arnold ( Clerk ) , Mr. F. Ricketts ( Sanitary Inspector ) , Mr. J. Lewis and Mr. A. B. Farr ( Surveyors ) . As the great day draws near it is appar- ent that the success of the War Sale , on behalf of our local Territorials , will exceed all expectations . Large quantities of valu- able clothing , furniture , and goods of all de- scriptions are pouring in upon the hard- worked secretary , Mr. H. J. Pike , whose al - Collins , Mr. C. Freer , Mr. C. Hitchings , most unlimited store of zeal and energy will be taxed to the utmost . No appeal is made without some response from a generous public . Amongst other things asked for by . the committee , was a motor car , and already one really serviceable car is promised , and will be sold to provide warm and omforting articles for our Tommies . This is a splendid opportunity for raising a substantial sum of money which is urgently required to provide warm comforts for our Territorials . Every- one can spare some article of value , and they are invited to help in making this a record sale . Subscribers are urgently requested to send in their contributions as early as pos- sible , in order to relieve the task of the committee in classifying and pricing this mass of goods . Kindly remember that the sale is to be held on Tuesday , November 17th , at 3 p.m. , but the goods should be sent to Mr. Pike or advised not later than November 13th . MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT . Mr. PREVOST , as Chairman of the Sani- tary Committee , read the Medical Officer's report in his absence . It stated that two cases of scarlet fever , one ot Glewstone and one at St. Weonards , also one case of measles nt Weston , had been notified to him since the last meeting of the Council . A case of diphtheria had also occurred at Tre- tire . As there was not sufficient or proper accommodation to isolate the case in the house , it was deemed necessary to remove the child to the infection isolation cottage at Hope Mansell . A letter was read from Dr. Campbell stating that as he had received a commission in the Army Medical Corps , which would necessitate his being away from Ross a great deal he asked , for leave of absence . Dr. Bulloch , who was taking charge of the practice , was quite competent committee recommended that the request be granted , and that Dr. Bulloch be appointed as Dr. Campbell's deputy . The committee also recommended that regulations and a list of charges should be drawn up in re- ference to the sending of patients to the Isolation Cottage at Hope Mansell . A water certificate was also sanctioned to Mr. More- land in respect to a newly erected house at Foy . The Insepctor's report was also passed as satisfactory . He ( Mr. Preovst ) would propose the adoption of the report . Mr. MURDOCH seconded , and it was adopted . Ross Board of Guardians . and willing to undertake the duties . The CASUALS TO BE BETTER FED . BREAKFASTS AND SUPPERS TO BE SUPPLIED . The fortnightly meeting of this authority was held at Union Offices , Ross , on Thurs- day morning , when Mr. W. B. Pilkington ( Chairman ) presided , with Mr. F. Cooper in the vice - chair . Other members present were Mrs. Maclean , Mrs. Protheroe , the Rev. D. R. Evans , Col. O. R. Middleton , Mr. S. H. Deakin , Mr. M. K. M. Power , Mr. H. Hone , Mr. J. W. Robinson , Mr. J. T. Stone , Mr. H. T. Blake , Mr. J. Griffiths , Mr. A. Mat thews , Mr. F. W. Bull , Ald . T. Preece , Mr. J. Murdoch , Mr. T. A. Lock , Mr. J. Parr , Mr. A. G. Evans , Mr. D. A. Meredith , Mr. H. Lickfold , Mr. J. G. Protheroe . Mr. E. W. Prevost , Mr. F. S. Collins , Mr. C. Freer . Mr. C. Hitchings , with Mr. J. Fred . Arnold ( Clerk ) . Mr. E. W. Gent and Mr. A. H. Webb ( Relieving Officers ) , and Mr. H. L. P. Battersea ( Master ) . RELIEF WORK . The RELIEVING OFFICERS ' reports showed that 227 poor persons had been re- lieved during the fortnight at a cost of £ 52 9s . 8d . , and that with non - resident relief amounted to £ 53 8s . 8d . FINANCE REPORT . Mr. COOPER , in giving the report of the Finance Committee , stated that the balance at the bank last Board day was £ 456 13s . 6d . less unpresented cheques of £ 4 7s . 11d . , leav- ing £ 452 5s . 7d . They required that morn- ing £ 111 1s . 6d . to meet their current liabili- ties , and when those had been discharged , there would be a credit balance of £ 341 4s . 1d . He ( Mr. Cooper ) proposed the adoption of the report . Mr. HONE seconded , and it was carried . FEEDING THE CASUALS . Col. O. R. MIDDLETON presented the House Committee's report , which showed that they had inspected the house that morn- ing , and that everything was found satis- factory . The Master wished to acknowledge FINANCE REPORT . Finance Committee , which showed a balance Mr. MURDOCH read the report of the at the bank of £ 1,544 2s . 5d . , less unpre- sented cheques of £ 45 8s . 3d . , leaving £ 1,498 14s . 2d . They were asking that morning for £ 25 18s . 8d . to pay their debts , and when those had been dishacrged there would still be a credit balance of £ 1,472 15s . 6d . He proposed the adoption of the report . Mr. STONE seconded , and it was carried . THE PETERSTOW MOTOR SIGNS . The CLERK read a letter from the County Surveyor , stating that the motor signs for the cross roads at Peterstow , near the school . had been sanctioned at the last meeting of the Roads and Bridges Committee . The CHAIRMAN : That is satisfactory . The CLERK : Yes , we are getting on a bit now . THE REPAIRING OF PARISH FOOT- BRIDGES . ARE WE THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , NOVEMBER 5 , 1914 . DOWNHEARTED ? NO ! 7.50 Our 28th Clearance Sale has been a mangnificent success , and we tender our most sincere thanks to all our Customers for their kind support . Orders now being booked for next year's Cars , Cycles , and Horse Vehicles , for all of which we are THE recognised local Firm . BUTCHER Tel . No. 23 . & CASSON , Ltd. , ENGINEERS & CARRIAGE BUILDERS , ROSS . Special attention to Repairs in all Departments . To Nurse the Wounded . Local Territorials Leave Hereford . HEARTY SEND - OFF . The people of Hereford bade an affection- Territorials who left the city on Tuesday ate and enthusiastio farewell to the 145 morning for Northampton to join the Ser- ment , hundreds turning out to see them off vice Battalion of the Herefordshire Regi- at the station . Fortunately the weather was fine , and the animation of the scenes en route to Barrs Court and in the precincts of the station were enhanced by bright sun- shine , so welcome after a week - end of gloom and rain . COLONEL'S FAREWELL WORDS . a lesser extent , but the most perfect order prevailed . All the officers were on parade . Before starting for the station , the popu- lar officer commanding , Lieut . Col. Wood Northampton in the Drillhall yard . In Roe , addressed the contingent destined for typically soldierly speech he said : the Celts found vent in the old sally , " Are we downhearted . The reply , " No , " would be followed by the significant query , " Are we going to Berlin , " to which came the vig- orobs answer " Yes . " Officers Killed in Action . CORRESPONDENCE . Press Association Telegrams . " Ross Gazette " Office , Wednesday afternoon . WAR . THE PRODIGIOUS SLAUGHTER BY BRITISH ARTILLERY . The Press Bureau to - day ( Wednesday ) an- nounced that on October 30th and Novem- COMFORTS FOR B COMPANY . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Sir , May I , through your valuable paper , thank the many kind friends who have help- ed me so much in making up shirts , socks , and mufflers . I should like especially to thank the members of the different work- SIR R. LUCAS TOOTH'S SECOND LOSS . ing parties : Mrs. Verschoyle's at the Mission ELDEST SON KILLED . Room ; Mrs. Harris ' at Howle Hill ; Miss Gee's at Drybrook ; and Miss Smart's at It is with great regret that we have to Bromsash , for the splendid number of report the death of Major Selwyn Lucas articles completed . ( eldest son of Sir Robert and Lady Lucas- I owe a great debt of gratitude to Mr. Tooth , Holme Lacy Park , Hereford ) . It has Kiddle for cutting out 190 shirts , and with- been officially reported that he has been kill - out , whose help I could not have hoped to ed in action in France , although the name complete the 240 needed . In addition to has not yet been published in the casualty this I have sent to B Company 560 pairs lists . He was serving with the 3rd Battalion of socks and 120 mufflers . Lancashire Fusiliers , and went to the front 8 in . guns were demolished . The Germans after the famous charge of the Lancashire are distributed in other companies of the couraged , but loss has naturally been entail- As a considerable number of Ross men lost whole columns , and are greatly dis- Fusiliers , in which so many officers were lost . Regiment , it is very necessary to continue ed on the defending force . The Allies re The deepest sympathy will be felt with the work , so that all may be supplied . Sir Robert and Lady Lucas - Tooth in their Yours very truly , Bad bereavement , for this is the second son they have lost during the present campaign , Captain Douglas K. L. Lucas - Tooth , of the 9th Lancers , having also been killed in action . LORNA I. YATES : WOUNDED IN ROSS . Major Lucas was born on March 19th , To THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . 1879 , and on joining the Army made rapid Sir , Many of your readers already know strides . He was very popular with the men we have been instructed to be ready to re- under his charge , and was a thoroughly conceive wounded , and have taken a house , scientious and hardworking officer . He and are fitting it up as a Red Cross Hospi- married , in 1908 , Everild Blanche Marion tal . It will take 20 patients , and we hope to Durant , second daughter of Sir E. L. Durbe ready in a few days . ant , Bt . , who lives at Mickleton Manor , Gloucester . There is one child . ber 1st the British Force in Belgium re- pulsed the enemy with very heavy loss . On the latter day our artillery occasioned prodigious slaughter , Two of the enemy's ceived reinforcements and their positions . strengthened Sir John French telegraphed to the Lon- don Scottish congratulating them on their brilliant charge last Saturday . FIRE AT A WELSH MANSION . GERMAN OFFICERS QUARTERS . An Abergele telegram states : Early on Wednesday morning a fire occurred at I am therefore venturing to appeal to my Dyffryn Aled , a mansion in Denbighshire , where a large number of German officers are Sir Robert and Lady Lucas - Tooth have many friends in Ross for help as regards interned . The Abergele , Llanwst , and Den- sending us simple furniture , assisting us by another son in the Army Captain Leonard making some clothing ( I will gladly supply bigh fire brigades were summoned to the Lucas - Tooth , who is serving with the Hon . materials ) , or by subscriptions . Our chief spot , but owing to the hall being situated Artillery Company . requirements are house linen , sheets , pillow in an out - of - the - way valley a considerable cases , towels , kitchen rubbers , counterpanes , time elapsed before assistance was forth- all kitchen utensils , screens , fenders , and all coming . Perfect order prevailed among the prisoners , who were massed outside the hospital clothing . building while the firemen fought against the flames Latest messages from the hall state that the fire is being got under . The guard of National Reserves is under Capt . Cox . LIEUT . A. G. FOLEY . WELL - KNOWN IN THIS DISTRICT . Mr. Thomas Algernon Fitzgerald Foley was killed in action near Bethune on Octo- ber 25th . Born December 29th , 1889 , he was educated at Eton College and the Royal Military College , Sandhurst . He was the only son of the late Vice - Admiral F. J. Foley , R.N. , and Mrs. F. J. Foley , of the Moat , Butford , near Salisbury , and nephew of Mrs. Child , of Rudhall , near Ross . He was gazetted to the 1st Batt . Norfolk Regi- ment on September 18th , 1909 , and promoted lieutenant on October 14th , 1911. The Nor- folk Regiment left for the front on the declaration of war , and were present at Mons and in all the fighting on the Rivers Aisne and Marne . Mr. Foley spent much of his leisure time at Rudhall , and hunted during his long leave in 1911 and 1912 with the South Hereford and Ledbury Hunts , and the Ross Harriers .. Belgian Refugees . The committee is very grateful to those who have so generously offered hospitality to week's report . Mr. Yates put up two of the three young Belgians mentioned in last them for the first two nights , afer which one of them has been housed by the Misses Turner of Wyelea , and the other by Mr. Ward Pike . The third young man has been accommodated by the Rector at the Rec- tory . The following have kindly sent gifts , for which the committee tender cordial thanks : Parcels of clothing from Mrs. Boissier , Mr. Foxwell , Mrs. Coates , Miss CRADOC VILLA TAKEN . The Ross Branch of the Red Cross Society , to which there is attached quite a large number of ladies , all of whom have been doing good work to fit themselves for the more serious work of nursing our wounded soldiers , have taken Cradoc Villa , in Gloucester - road , which is now being trans- formed into a temporary hospital for the The CLERK read a letter from the Wal - wounded . The house is most pleasantly situated , with a good garden , but certain ford Parish Council , calling the attention of work has to be done to the house to make the Rural Council to the dangerous state of it suitable for the work . It is very pleas- the footbridge along the path across the Wythall meadows . This bridge , the com- ing to note that the lady members of the The two refugees who left us last week for How Caple have returned to the hostel , Red Cross Society are losing no time in mak- munication said , formed part of a public ing the necessary preparations , and thorough - and the departing contingent was lined up has been secured for him . Another , who is The battalion was , as usual , early astir , and one has left for Hereford where work footpath , and was in a very bad condition ly cleansing the house before furnishing it . in the Drillhall enclosure before 9 o'clock , a brass worker , has gone to Birmingham to and dangerous to those using the bridge . As this bridge was repairable by the Rural and in another column Mrs. Currey is mak- of soon being one step nearer the object for brass founders , who have undertaken to give There will be accommodation for 20 beds , full of subdued excitement at the thought make application for work with a firm of Council , the Walford Parish Council now desired to ask that the Rural Council shoulding an earnest appeal for help in the way of which they had volunteered . Their com- him work at good wages if he is found repair the bridge and put it safe . subscriptions or suitable articles of furni- rades , who were simultaneously formed up suitable . ture . Mr. COLLINS said he had not been to We are sure her appeal will not fall in marching order in Friar - street , ready to Several of the men and women have been with thanks the gifts of papers from Mr. see this bridge , but so far as he could under Society has been and is now prepared to do wards Barton - street , shared their feelings to on deaf ears , for the work the Red Cross fall in behind them as they moved off to - employed this week mostly apple picking , by stand there was a footpath which was very the Misses Turner , Mr. Addis , and Mr. Cooper , and fruit from the Vicar and Church - much used going from Coughton to Bull's is deserving of all the help and encourage- Harris . wardens of Hope Mansell Church . ment that can possibly be given it . maternity ward had been re - decorated , and Hill . The path passed through the Wythal are confident , too , that the wounded soldiers Enquiries respecting employment should be meadows , and in the middle of its course directed to the Hon . Sec . , Mr. A. E. Barker , the painters engaged had been retained to do there was this bridge going over the brook . committed to their care , will be properly of Edenhurst , Ross . other work in the infirmary . Sanction was This bridge was now in a dangerous state , local society is to be congratulated on the and very thoroughly looked after . asked for the purchase of two strips of lino- and if the bridge was not repaired the path The leum , which request of the Master was re- could not be possibly used . His own opinion steps they have taken , and we can only commended , the cost not to exceed £ 3 . The number in the house that day was 84 , as from being obstructed , and therefore it was was that all these footpaths must be kept hope that their work will be crowned with When the arrangements in the against 79 for the corresponding period last the duty of the Rural District Council to house are completed , it will be inspected by year , and 114 casuals had been relieved dur- the authorities , and if satisfactory the prevent these footpaths being obstructed . ing the fortnight , as compared with 152 last They all knew that the Parish Councils had wounded might sent almost immediately . year , or a decrease of 38. The matron's re- At first it was thought that some fifty the power to repair these footpaths and port was gone through , and considered satis - bridges , but the law said : " The Parish beds at No. 3 , Alton - street , would have been factory , as were also the Medical Officer's re- the most convenient place for these unfortu- Council may , but the Rural Councils must . " ports . The committee wished to mention That being so , the Walford Parish Council how very pleased they were with the way in thought it their duty to lay this matter which the work in the maternity ward had before the Rural Council , whose duty it was been carried out . It had been done most to see that these footpaths were kept from creditably , and they thought the thanks of being obstructed . In this case , if the bridge the Board were due to the Master for carry- ing out the work so well . Continuing , Col. was not repaired , the path would practically Middleton said that under a new order from cease to exist or be passable . the Local Government Board , which comes into force on Saturday next , they would have to make a change of diet for the casuals -which diet was to consist of gruel or cocoa , and margarine , for which prices could be ob- tained . The committee recommended that gruel should be given these people . This was the order of the Local Government Board , so they could not help , themselves . The committee also recommended that the Master be authorised to purchase for the casual ward four dozen plates , and three dozen mugs , in order to serve these meals out . He ( Col. Middleton ) proposed the adoption of the report .. Mr. PROTHEROE seconded , and it was carried . Mr. MURDOCH asked the Board to give the Contract Committee power to purchase these things , as they would be meeting on the following day , and the goods would be required for Saturday . This was also granted . The CLERK said the Council's custom was that the Parish Councils should repair these bridges , which was perhaps wrong . The CHAIRMAN said he hoped the Coun- cil would decline to repair this bridge , be could do this sort of work far more economi- cause he thought that the Parish Council cally than the Rural Council . The Parish Council were the people on the spot , and in most cases the Parish Councils had under- taken to do this work . He did not think they should depart from this rule , unless , of course , they passed a resolution that they should deal with all cases such as this . It would not be fair to do this for the benefit of one parish only . If they did they would have other parishes asking them to do the same thing . Mr. COLLINS : You mean by economical that someone else should pay instead of yourself ( laughter ) . success .. we understand that nate soldiers , but though the Local Government Board appre ciated the generous offer of the Ross Board offer under the circumstances , which are of Guardians , they could not entertain the fully set out in a letter to the Board . Cadbury's milk Chocolate " EXCEPTIONAL FOOD VALUE " Ross County Court . This Court was held at the Townhall on Saturday , when the majority of the cases were dealt with by the Registrar , Mr. J. B. Evans . Before His Honour Judge HILL - KELLY . JUDGMENT FOR THE DEFENDANT . You I am sure that neither you nor the bat- talion would wish this parting to take place without a word or two of farewell . have been here from the beginning . came up at your country's call . You have You coat and skirt unmarked , Mr. Horton , Captain Symonds , Miss Hunt , Miss Winder , Miss Turner , Mrs. Dudley Smith , two skirts , coats and hat unmarked ; men's boots ; food , Mrs. L. N. Bennett , Walford Court . Jam , butter , eggs , vegetables , etc. , Mrs. Bull ( Marstow ) , Mrs. Barrell , Mrs. Cotton , Mrs. Harkness ' Miss Smart , Mrs. Terrett , Mrs. Wooler . from Rev. J. B. Julian , 2s . worth of gro- Offers of weekly gifts have been received ceries ; Mrs. Barrell , 1s . worth of groceries . me a list first ? If anyone will kindly , help , can they send Ross just now , but the care of our wounded I know how many appeals you have in is one that touches all hearts , and I know I shall not ask in vain for help for this cause . Yours faithfully , HELEN CURREY , Commandant No. o V.A. Detachment . Westfield House , Ross , November 3rd , 1914 . THE GOODRICH CONCERT . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Sir , -A slight error having crept into your account of the Goodrich concert , I shall be glad if you will allow me to correct it lest any misunderstanding should arise . LONDON CORN MARKET . Wednesday Afternoon . Wheat firm , flour steady , barley unchang ed , other articles unchanged in value at present . Arrivals : -British : Wheat nil , Barley 290 , oats 4,490 , maize 1,370 . Foreign : Wheat 59,080 , barley nil , oats 3,200 , maize 23,940 , beans 2,390 peas 2,520 quarters , flour 42,950 sacks . - ANOTHER MOTOR CAR Wanted for the Great War Sale.-H. J. Pike , Hon . Sec . PERSONAL . CLOTHING Wanted . Suits , Coats , Ladies ' and Gents . ' Hats , etc. , etc.- H. J. Pike , Hon . Secretary , Great War Sale . The proceeds of the concert were devoted to the funds of the Soldiers ' and Sailors ' Families Association , not to the general " Local Relief Fund , " and £ 13 have been handed over to me for the benefit of the former . I desire to thank the committee who organised the concert ( Messrs . H. and A. Morgan , W. Spencer , C. Herbert , and H. Dobbs ) for their valuable work , and also Pike's , Gloucester - road , for a small selection Ross at considerable inconvenience to give us Great War Sale . the performers , many of whom came from . of the many articles contributed to the an enjoyable and profitable evening . Yours , etc. 3rd November , 1914 . B. MOFFATT . WELCOME CLOTHING TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . paper , express many thanks for the generou Sir , May I , through the medium of your cardigans , on behalf of every man in the response to my appeal for warm gloves and Hereford National Reserve , now forming the We guard for German Officer prisoners . have had such a splendid supply of warm clothing that every man will be able to face the coldest night with equanimity . I hope that all those who have so kindly contribut ed will realise how much their generosity is appreciated . I am , yours truly , W. S. R. COX ( Capt . ) . O.C. National Reserve Guard . Dyffryn Abd . , Llansarman , Abergele , N. Wales . SEE WINDOWs . at Messrs . Bussell and What will you spare for the Great War Sale ? Drop a postcard to the Secretary , Mr. H. J. Pike . LOCAL WAR FUNDS . s . d . 104 13 PRINCE OF WALES ' FUND . Previously acknowledged Mr. E. B. Gamlen ... C. Y. *** 1 1 040 £ 105 18 LOCAL RELIEF FUND . Previously acknowledged Messrs . Purchas and Son's Employees Ross Urban Council Employees ... Messrs . Bunning and Sowersby's Employees Mr. A. Bird's Employees Ross Fire Brigade Messrs . J. B. Kemp and Sons Employees £ s . d . 262 11 4 080 4 3 12 6 050 076 210 8 £ 266 19 3 ROSS RURAL RELIEF FUNDS . PRINCE OF WALES FUND . Previously acknowledged THREE CHOIRS MUSICAL FESTIVAL . To THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Sir , This Festival has been abandoned this year in consequence of the war , with the result that the Clergy Widows and Orphans ' Charity in the three dioceses of is feared , suffer considerably at a time when Gloucester , Hereford , and Worcester will , it owing to the probable rise of the expense of Miss E. Sparrow would be glad to receive living , the recipients can ill afford to lose men's vests and pants , pocket handkerchiefs income . We therefore propose to open an Miss F. Cooper ( men's and women's ) , men's boots ( size 9 ) , account in the three cathedral cities , in the Mr. J. B. Evans women's boots ( size 7 ) , to be sent addressed hope that people will contribute to the Mr. A. Nayler charity what they would ordinarily have Mrs. Barker would be glad of jam , butter , spent on tickets , and that others will also Mrs. F. M. Allen rabbits , etc. , to be sent addressed to her at join . the Union . done your duty , and we have been very proud to have you here . We are equally proud to send you away . While you have one . You have made things as pleasant and been here you have given no trouble to any officers , and for those whose duty it has been as happy as things could possibly be for your to instruct you . There has been no trouble or ill - feeling of any sort or kind . As I have said , we have been proud to have you here , and proud to send you away . You are going from this battalion to continue your train- ing , and although you are leaving just as good men behind , still the sample we are sending nobody , need be ashamed of and everybody will be proud of . Don't forget , in going away from here now , that it is your duty to uphold the honour of your regiment . Continuing , the Colonel pointed out to them what upholding the honour of the regiment involved . It did not mean simply bravery and dash on the field , or steadiness in the 1st Herefordshire Regiment . to her to the Union . The Hon . Treasurer , Mr. H. Stevenson , of the Capital and Counties Bank , will be very grateful for any donations . B. COMPANY . Previously acknowledged trenches ; it , of course , meant that , but what was of equal importaince the living of clean and well - ordered lives . In conclusion the gal- lant Colonel , speaking for himself , the officers who were supporting him , and for the bat- Mr. West talion generally , wished the contingent the best of luck , and expressed a hope that they would meet again some day , anyway . " £ 8 . d . 49 15 8 10 £ 49 16 3 Socks from Mrs. Bernhard Carrodus , Miss Scarves from Mrs. Benjamin , Misses The CHAIRMAN : That is not my point Much Marcle , sed William G. Jones , far march , the band , under the leadership of eig Sidney Cox , wheelwright , Gamage Villa , To the merry , notes of the regimental Bannister , Miss Smart's working party , Miss at all . You know very well what I mean ( laughter ) . Cigarettes from Father Moore , and cigar- mer , Baldwin's farm , Newent , for £ 1 16s . Sergt . Cooke , fell in behind the company , ettes and tobacco from the Travellers ' LEAVE OF ABSENCE GRANTED . Mr. COLLINS : It is the duty of the 8d . , for goods sold and work done . and after they had turned to the right in Mr. H. Garrood , solicitor , Ross , appeared Triar - street , the other companies of the Rest " ( value 10s . ) . The CLERK read a letter from Dr. A. J. Rural Council to repair these bridges . Campbell , the Medical Officer , stating that Council should send a letter to the Walford tor , Ross , was for the defendant . The CHAIRMAN proposed that the Rural for the plaintiff , and Mr. W. Thorpe , solici- battalion followed in order , from the direc- Preece ( Tudorville ) , Mrs. Dunn , Miss Phylis tion of their barracks at the Scudamore he had received a commission in the Army Parish Council pointing out that hitherto Medical Corps , which would necessitate his After Mr. Garrood had explained the cir- Schools . A contingent of the National Re Raymond , Miss Keene ( Hom ) , Mrs. and Miss being away from Ross a great deal , and he they had not done this kind of work , and cumstances surrounding this case , the plain - serve brought up the rear . Being 850 Cooper , Mr. G. Preece ( Grosvenor Villa ) . that most other parishes do this work at tiff went into the witness box and said that strong , on the march they presented a very therefore asked for leave of absence . Dr. their own expense , and they hoepd the Wal- defendant gave him a cart to rebuild in Nov. fine spectacle , " & credit to the city and Bulloch , who was taking charge of the prac- ford Parish Council would adopt the same tice , was quite competent and willing to take course and do the repairs which could be Mr. COLLINS said he would propose that done by them more economically than by the Rural Council . the request be granted , and also that Dr. Bulloch be appointed his deputy . Mr. MURDOCH seconded , and it was Mr. COOPER and Mr. POWER seconded , Carried . and it was carried . on the duties . THE WELL AT UPTON BISHOP . The CLERK read a letter from the Upton EXTRA WINTER RELIEF . Bishop Parish Council , stating that they The CLERK read a letter from the Bir- had discussed the question as to the pollution mingham Union dealing with the question of Paddock's Well , and it was decided to of granting extra winter relief to any Bir- appoint a committee , and that they should mingham paupers that might be living in interview the Rural Council's Sanitary In- the Ross Union from December to the end spector to ascertain his views on the matter , of February , and if necessary to the end of and what he considered should be done , and March . The scale of extra relief was given then the committee would interview the through which these paupers could obtain owner of the property . firing , and other necessaries during the win- ter months . The CLERK pointed out that they only had one pauper from the Birmingham Union residing in this Union , and the extra relief would be given him accordingly . NO APPLICATIONS . The Clerk reported that he had not re- ceived a single application in reply to the advertisement for a head nurse in succession to Nurse Mayall , and he supposed he would have to advertise again . Mr. COLLINS ( jocularly ) : Why put it down on the agenda when there are no ap- plications ? The CLERK said up to the time of send- The CHAIRMAN : That is very satis factory . LLANGARRON WATER WORKS . A long report was read in reference to the Llangarron Water Works , but this was taken in committee . Football . E COMPANY . It is proposed that the money collected from the three dioceses should be at the dis- posal of the committee for the joint fund in the same way as if the Festival had been -held . " Contributions may be sent to any of us , or to the Clergy Widows ' Fund . Capital and Counties Bank , Worcester ; National Pro- vincial Bank , Eastgate - street , Gloucester ; and National ' Provincial Bank , Hereford . J. Hereford Huyshe Worcester Edgar C. S. Gloucester 4 J. W. Leigh , Dean of Hereford H. D. M. Spence - Jones , Dean of Gloucester W. Moore Ede , Dean of Worcester . ARMY SERVICE CORPS . LOCAL FUND . £ s . d . 102 26 026 5 026 £ 107 7 6 £ s . d . 180 16 26 9 1 £ 207 5 1 A full list of this , week's subscriptions will Previously acknowledged This week's contributions be published in our next issue . NATIONAL RESERVE ORDERS . ROSS COMPANY . TUESDAYS . - Parade at the Drill Hall , Cantilupe - road , at 3 p.m. WEDNESDAYS . - Parade at the Drill Hall , Cantilupe - road , at 8 p.m. SATURDAYS . - Parade at the Drill Hall , Cantilupe - road , at 3 p.m. MONDAYS and FRIDAYS . - Rifle Prac- tice and competitions at the Ross Miniature Rifle Club's range . GOODRICH COMPANY SUNDAYS . - Parade at Goodrich Court at To THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Sir , -May I beg a small space in the " Ross Gazette " to ask all friends of the Army Ser- vice Corps Column , Welsh Division ( of which my husband is Lieut . Colonel ) , to send win- ter comforts for the men , or contribute to a county " as an old soldier remarked . fund for supplying the same . Hundreds of people , in addition to those The column is accepted for foreign service , 9.15 p.m. Mrs. Green is very grateful for the follow- and will probably be sent abroad during the who had seen them pass through the city , ing donations and gifts . She still wants a winter months . The Headquarter Company assembled to witness the station , scenes , good many more scarves and belts , and a few of 400 men is recruited in Herefordshire , room , Lnton , at 7.30 p.m. which were very interesting . Facing the more pairs of thick socks . main buildings the battalion was formed up Donations already acknowledged , £ 21 11s . in companies in the area , the band mean - 6d .; donations from Mrs. Jackson , Miss while playing popular airs . Barran , Messrs . Bussell and Pike . Shirts from Foye . 1909. He did the work , and sent in the ac- count . Defendant had not paid for the iron work which was done by the blacksmith , and the amount now due was £ 1 16s . 8d . He ( plaintiff ) had paid the blacksmith , and though he had applied to the defendant for the money he could never get it . Cox never questioned his liability when approached for the money , but kept putting the payment of it off . He ( the plaintiff ) was to find all the materials for this job except four bed pieces . In reply to Mr. Thorpe , plaintiff admitted that the two recipts handed in were signed by himself , one of which stated that defendant had paid an account for £ 2 11s . 6d . in respect of this work . Mr. Turner said he did at one time carry on business as a blacksmith , and did the iron work for this cart for £ 1 16s . 8d . , for which he was paid by the plaintiff . Defendant then gave evidence , and said that he made an arrangement with plaintiff to do the work for £ , and that Mr. Cox would allow him three half - crowns for the four bed pieces . He paid the account for £ 2 12s . 6d . for work done , and for finding slowly from the bay their comrades and the all material except four bed pieces . When spectators generally shouted Farewell , Socks from Mrs. Lighton , Mrs. Crombie . Scarves from Miss Hall Belts from Miss C. Hall . Fieldglasses from Mrs. Orombie . THE FAREWELL SCENES . Presently the music ceased , and the con- tingent destined for Northampton , at the word of command , made a move , among waving hats , and handkerchiefs , and to the accompaniment of cheers , towards the out- side bay , where three carriages were await ing them . The Joint and Midland station- masters ( Mr. W. Lambert and Mr. J. Bent- ham ) marshalled a large crowd of sightseers and friends of the departing soldiere very suavely , and as soon as the men had taken Miss Cooper ... their places in the 21 compartments assigned Ross Fire Brigade them , allowed the civilian friends to ap- Mrs. Douglas Lane .. proach . The officers shook hands with the Boys of Walter Scott's School ... men , who returned the compliment with hearty cheers and as the short train moved THE BELGIAN REFUGEE FUND . £ s d . Previously acknowledged 259 18 10 Mrs. Hogarth 2 2 05 WEEKLY PAYMENTS . and there is a section at Harewood End . The Medical Officer's wife , Mrs. Southam , of Peterstow Court , will be pleased to re- ceive contributions from the Ross district , or parcels may be addressed to her , c / o Messrs . Cooper and Preece , Ross , if more convenient . Socks , belts , and khaki mufflers are specially needed , but any warm underclothes will be gratefully accepted . Scarves or mufflers should be 21 yards long by 12. in . wide . Yours truly , ELLA M. LEATHER . Castle House , Weobley , November 2 , 1914 . 076 COMFORTS FOR THE KING'S SHROP 400 041 £ 266 17.5 SHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY . LINTON COMPANY . WEDNESDAYS . - Parade at the Schoel- is RECRUITS . - The National Reserve open to all men above 16 years of age . A Class for N.C.O.'s is to be started . Men wishing to join should give in their names to the Hon . Secretary at once . JAS . KELLY , Major , G. M. MORTON , Secretary . Ross Harriers . We understand Captain Ker was expected at Alton Court yesterday ( Wednesday ) , from Ireland . The hunt horses arrived last week , TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . and if they are none the worse for their Sir , I write on behalf of all ranks of the journey we shall , no doubt , within a few 1st Battalion King's Shropshire Light In- days see the Master and the few remaining fantry to express most grateful thanks to all local hunting men , whose duty lies at home asked for this money , he always told Mr. boys , " and " Good - bye , " backed up with Mrs. W. S. R. Cox ( four weeks ) , £ 1 ; Mr. E. tributed towards the comforts for this Bat their part to take Sir Evelyn Wood's advice Previously acknowledged , £ 9 16s . 6d . ; those who have so kindly forwarded and con- rather than serving with the colours , doing Cox he would not pay . He never had an ac- cheers . But this was not the final scene . Passey ( one week ) , 2s . 6d . Mrs. Crump talion . I am sure that all contributors will to carry ou count for this until the plaintiff put his debt The carriages containing the men in the hands of a debt collector . Our local Hunts . have already supplied shunted on to the main up line , to form the ( two weeks ) , 2s . 6d . Mr. G. W. Innell ( two be glad to hear that up - to - date these parcels His Honour said this was a curious case , fore part of the , 9.35 a.m. Worcester and weeks ) , 2s .; Col. O. R. Middleton ( one have arrived with unvarying regularity . The the Government with a lot of first - class and one which was over a transaction which Birmingham express , People therefore week ) , 12s . Capt . R. H. Verschoyle ( one selection of articles forwarded has always cavalry horses , and no doubt the farmers The Hereford team was much the stronger took place five years ago . It appeared that flocked to the main up platform near the week ) , 58 .; Mr. J. E. 8. Hewett ( one week ) , been most suitable , and they have been dis will take advantage of the coming season to an arrangement was made in November , signal - box , where more " good - byes were 58 .; Mrs. Bailey ( four ROSS SECONDARY SCHOOL V. HEREFORD S.S.A. This match was played at Hereford in pouring rain , on the 28th ult . ing the agenda out he had received no ap- and heavier , and won easily by six goals to plications , but he had left it open until that nil . Unfortunately for the Ross team , Gam- 1909 , to do this work , the plaintiff to find said , and to the strains of the Hereford Collins ( four weeks ) , 2748. Mr. E. tributed on the day of receipt . Those who school their three and four year olds to meet come morning , thinking that some application mond me had to retire injured before half- time . Badger and Cole mi . played a very Mrs. MACLEAN ( amusingly ) : I ordered plucky game against players twice their my motor an hour later because of this item size . ( laughter ) . The CLERK : I am sorry . I will adver- tise in another paper to see what that will NEW OVERSEER . do . y A notification was received that Mr. T. Bennett , of the Prior , had been appointed an overseer for the parish of Goodrich . RELIEF FOR ALL BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES Why not try these TROOKES for your fidgety cough ? They are the old - fashioned remedy for the alleviation of COUGES , OARSENESS , SORE THROAT , BRONCHITIS and ASTHMA They contain no oplate , and are much appreciated by Singers and Public Speakers HUNTING APPOINTMENTS Mr. and Mrs. are still willing to continue the supply would the demand next spring . all materials except the four bed pieces , and Regimental March , played by the battalion Sadler ( one week ) , £ l'ls .; total , £ 13 11s . Od . probably like to know that these things for that defendant had paid an account of band , which had also moved across from the £ 2 12s . 6d . in 1910. Nearly five years later bay , the train steamed out , amid a scene of the plaintiff brings this action . The whole great enthusiasm . Besides the citizens pre- claim was utterly hopeless , and he ( the sent , two interested spectators of the scenes Judge ) would give judgment for the defen- were two kilted Canadian Highlanders , who dant with costs . were also awaiting departure , and the train which followed the Northampton contingent Help our local Tommies by sending some- thing to the Great War Sale . H. J. Pike , Hon . Secretary . Ross Golf Club . MONTHLY SPOON COMPETITION . which will be most urgently required in the future will be warm vests and drawers , neck mufflers , woollen gloves , small towels , tooth brushes , and soap . Cigarettes and tobacco are always much appreciated , as are also un- stamped post cards , notepaper , and en- The course is now in ospital condition , bat velopes . up to the platform was one from South Wales even taking that into consideration , the winner bound for the north with recruits for the A. J. Kiddle , returned quite a good card . 10th Welsh Regiment on board . During A. J. Kiddle the wait in the station , the high spirits of 22 83 15 70 J. Benjamin ..... 93 17 76 Yours truly , ( Signed ) C. P. HIGGINSON , Lieut . Col. Commanding let Battalion The King's Shropshire Light Infantry . St. Weonards Thruxton THE SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE HOUNDS will meet Baturday , November 7 ...... At 10 a.m. Tuesday , November 10 ... Baturday , November 14 At 10.30 a.m. New Ins |