Ross Gazette 5th November 1914 - Page 5
Ross Gazette 5th November 1914 - Page 5
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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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Ross LADIES ' GYMNASTIC SOCIETY - A eeting will be held on Monday , November h , at 7.15 o'clock , at Mrs. Green's , the ew House , to wind up the Ladies Gym- stic Society . All old members are invited attend . Advt . The G.W.R. will run an excursion to London November 12 , from Ross , & c . - Bee advt . PURE HOME - MADE BREAD delivered daily to 1 parts of the town . E. H. SOLES , 17 , loucester - road , Ross . - Advt . PROPERTY MARKET . - We are informed that enblaith Farm , Llangarron , has , on the structions of the owner , Mr. R. J. Col- ombe , been sold through the agency of Mr. ohn Brawn , Auctioneer , Ross . THE CHEVALIER IS COMING ! -A visit by the reat Chevalier will be made to Ross on hursday , Nov. 5th , when the noted im ersonator will give a recital at the Corn Exchange . We so seldom have an oppor- unity of hearing such talented artists that here should he a big demand for seats . hese may be hooked in advance at the Gazette Office . SERVICE REVOLVER ( WEBLEY .45 ) WANTED . We hear such a demand exists for the bove that Captain Yates has been unable o obtain one , either from the usual source r privately . Will anyone possessing such weapon and willing to sell or lend kindly ommunicate to the office of this paper or to Berkeley House , Ross . BURBERRY " an place their orders with Messrs . WRIGHT nd Sox , Ross , who are " Burberry " au- horised agents for both ladies ' and gentle- men's goods , and keep a full set of patterns of all their specialities - Weather - proof Gar- ments . Sporting Garments , Gamefeather Tweed , and other Suitings , etc. , thus getting xpert advice and also saving the trouble of personal visit to their showrooms . CLIENTS in the district PRINTING . All classes of commercial Printing at lowest cost for reliable work at he " Gazette " Office . - Advt . CHRISTIANITY AND THE WAR . - The monthly ervice for men only , held under the direc ion of the Church of England's Men's Society , took place in Ross Parish Church , on Sunday afternoon last . There was only fair attendance , and the address was de- . ivered by the Rector , the Rev. R. T. A. Money - Kyrle , who took for his subject , Christianity and the War , " contending throughout his discourse that this was a inst war , in which they as a nation were en- gaged . BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETY . - Å suc essful social evening , held in connection with the ahore society , took place in the Baptist Schoolroom on Tuesday evening , when nearly fifty members and friends were present . There was a musical programme , consisting of pianoforte duets by Miss Hicks and Miss Watkins ; quartettes by Miss Gerty Foster . Mrs. Mogg . Mr. L. Hicks , and Mr. A. E. Mogg and recitations by Mr. A. Hill . Games were indulged in , and the Rev. J. W. Kettle , in an appropriate little speech , explained the objects of the society . Re- freshments were provided by the committee of ladies Mr. Nicholas kindly acted as no- companist . How GERMANY MAKES WAR . - Everyone is rending and thinking and talking about the war and the noble cause of charity , so that there should he a crowded room at Ross Secondary School , on Tuesday next , Novem- her 10th . at 6 p.m. , when a lantern lecture on the war in aid of the Prince of Wales ' National Relief Fund will be given by Mr. A. J. Pott .. Goodrich House . A remarkable collection of pictures , supplied by the " Daily Mail . " will be shown , and the lecture will he both entertaining and instructive , whilst no better cause could he advanced than that o eloquently made by our young Prince . Col. O. R. Middleton will preside . Ad- mission , 1. and 6d . - Advt . WALTER SCOTT'S SCHOOL . - At a meeting of the Governors of the above school .the Rec- or presiding . the following children were elected to fill the vacancies on December 4th hext : -David Townsend , Edward Preece , Fred . Preece . Albert Blockley , George Preedy . Gilbert Farmer , Reginald Bushnell , Robert Clarke . Ernest Edwards , Leslie Preedy , Ernest Bullock , Edith Perks . Doris Vintle , Violet Davis , Emma Yemm . Florence Powell , Annie Bullock . Beatrice Wheeler . N.S.P.C.C. - The Hereford and County Branch of the National Society for the Pre- ention of Cruelty to Children has during he quarter ended 30th September , 1914 , quired into 35 complaints of neglect , ill- reatment , and other wrongs of childhood , f which 31 were found to be true , affecting 1 children and 42 offenders . Action was aken as follows : -25 cases were warned , 3 vere prosecuted and convicted , and 3 were therwise dealt with . The Society's inspec- or made 188 visits of supervision . COTTAGE HOSPITAL - Many thanks are con- eved for the following gifts : -Cash box in he bar of the Roval Hotel , £ 1 16s . 6d . ; Is silver collection at the market ordinary the Royal for the local Red Cross Nursing oriety , and £ 5 to the same fund from Mr. H. Bussell , of Bournemouth , who has let radoc Villa as a Red Cross hospital for the nsuing six months . The following gifts are Iso acknowledged : -Fruit and vegetables : vdbrook Harvest Festival , Hope Mansell Harvest Festival , Yatton Harvest Festival ; lowers and magazines . Mrs. W. S. Clark , nd Mrs. G. Hall . Pontshill ; magazines , frs . Stratford Collins ; pears , Mrs. Coates , Tern Bank ; apples , Mr. Brinckman , Doward House , Monmouth . Ross Territorial Weddings , ADDIS DEAN . An interesting wedding took place at Holy rinity Church , Hoylake , on October 24th y special licence ) between Corporal F. G. ddis , of Ross ( B. Company , 1st Hereford- hire Territorials ) to Annie Agnes Dean , of Tereford . Many assembled in church to how their good - will on such a happy event . he bride was given away by Mr. C. Fisher , ostmaster , of Hoylake , and the marriage ns solemnised by the Rev. H. C. Dobree . he bride wore a very pretty dress of pink inon with all - over lace tunic trimmed with range blossom , and wore a large picture at with shell pink roses to match . She lso carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthe- nums and asparagus fern , the gift of the ridegroom . There were two bridesmaids , Miss Lititia Allan ( who wore a very pretty ress of tussore silk ) , and Miss Dorothy Dresser ( cousin ) , attired in amber satin , with ats to match . They also wore gold rooches , set with rubies and emeralds , the ifts of the bridegroom . The bridegroom , full military uniform , was attended by Ir . W. Barnard as hest man . The reception took place at Derwent , here a large number of friends assembled . The bridecake , which was greatly ad ired , was heautifully decorated with the ational flags and flowers . The cake and the edding breakfast were given by Mrs. W. arter , of Hoylake . Both bride and bride- oom were the recipients of many presents . GRIFFITHS TEAGUE . An interesting wedding took place at St. ary's Church , Ross , on Sunday last , both e bridegroom and best man being in khaki . e contracting parties were Pte . Joe iffiths , of the Herefordshire Regiment , The d Miss Dorothy Eleanor Teague . idegroom had previously served four years B Company , and rejoined the Regiment the outbreak of war , volunteering for reign service . The bridesmaids were Miss y Browning and Miss Nancy Davies . Pte . arles Colwell acted as best man . de was given away by her Aunt , Miss ague . Mr. Greatrex Yates motored the dding party to church , and among those sent and personally interested in our ritorials were the Misses Yates , Mrs. P. Morgan , Mrs. Charles Harris , etc The For Our Territorials . GREAT WAR SALE . A MOTOR CAR PRESENTED . GENEROUS GIFTS OF FURNITURE , OLOTHING , HOUSEHOLD , AND OTHER GOODS . 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- most unlimited store of zeal and energy will be taxed to the utmost . No appeal is made without some response from & 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 18th . 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 , Cal . 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. 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. 8 . Collins , Mr. C. Freer , Mr. C. Hitchings , with Mr. J. Fred . Arnold ( Clerk ) , Mr. F. Ricketts ( Sanitary Inspector ) , Mr. J. Lewis and Mr. A. B. Farr ( Surveyors ) . 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 case of one at St. Weonards , also one measles at 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 underts 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 amounted to £ 53 8s . 8d . FINANCE REPORT . Mr. MURDOCH read the report of the Finance Committee , which showed a balance at the bank of £ 1,544 2s . 5d . , less unpre- sented cheques of £ 45 8s . 3d . , leaving £ 1,498 148. 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 , ARE WE THE ROSS GAZETTE - THURSDAY , NOVEMBER 5 , 1914 . DOWNHEARTED ? NO ! olina 3.95 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 & CASSON , Ltd. , Tel . No. 23 . ENGINEERS & CARRIAGE BUILDERS , ROSS . Special attention to Repairs in all Departments . To Nurse the Wounded . CRADOC VILLA TAKEN . Local Territorials Leave Hereford . HEARTY SEND - OFF . 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- orous answer " Yes . " Officers Killed In Action . CORRESPONDENCE . Press Association Telegrams . " Ross Gazette " Office , Wednesday afternoon . THE WAR ... 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 PRODIGIOUS SLAUGHTER BY BRITISH 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 The Press Bureau to - day ( Wednesday ) an- report the death of Major Selwyn Les articles completed debt of gratitude to Mr. ber 1st the British Force in Belgium re- nounced that on October 30th and Novem- ( eldest son of Sir Robert and Lady Lucas- Tooth , Holme Lacy Park , Hereford ) . It has Kiddle for cutting out 190 shirts , and with- pulsed the enemy with very heavy loss . been officially reported that he has been kill - out whose help I could not have hoped to On the latter day our artillery occasioned ed in action in France , although the name complete the 240 needed . In addition to I owe a great ARTILLERY . has not yet been published in the casualty this I have sent to B Company 560 pairs prodigious slaughter . Two of the enemy's lists . He was serving with the 3rd Battalion of socks and 120 mufflers . Lancashire Fusiliers , and went to the front As a considerable number of Ross men lost whole columns , and are greatly dis- 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- 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 sad 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 aation . Yours very truly , 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 con- ceive wounded , and have taken a house , scientious and hardworking officer . married , in 1908 , Everild Blanche Marion tal . It will take 20 patients , and we hope to He and are fitting it up as a Red Cross Hospi- Durant , second daughter of Sir E. L. Dur- be ready in a few days . ant , Bt . , who lives at Mickleton Manor , Gloucester . There is one child . Sir Robert and Lady Lucas - Tooth have another son in the Army . Captain Leonard Lucas - Tooth , who is serving with the Hon . Artillery Company . 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 . ceived reinforcements and strengthened their positions . 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 felegram states : Early on Wednesday morning a fire occurred at Dyffryn Aled , a mansion in Denbighshire , I am therefore venturing to appeal to my many friends in Ross for help as regards where a large number of German officers are sending us simple furniture , assisting us by interned . The Abergele , Llanwst , and Den- making some clothing ( I will gladly supply bigh fire brigades were summoned to the materials ) , or by subscriptions . Our chief spot , but owing to the hall being situated 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 hospital clothing . prisoners , who were massed outside the building while the firemen fought against me a list first ? If anyone will kindly help , can they send I know how many appeals you have in Ross just now , but the care of our wounded 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 . 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 the flames Latest messages from the hall state that the fire is being got under . The guard of National Reserves is under Capt . Cox . 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 59,030 , 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 . SEE WINDOWs at Messrs . Bussell and 9s . 8d . , and that with non - resident relief had been sanctioned at the last meeting of number of ladies , all of whom have been morning for Northampton to join the Ser- who have so generously offered hospitality to H. Dobbs ) for their valuable work , and also Pike's , Gloucester - road , for a small selection more serious work of nursing our wounded vice Battalion of the out to see them off week's report . Mr. Yates put up two of Ross at considerable inconvenience to give us Great War Sale . 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 Mr. HONE seconded , and it was carried . of the report . FEEDING THE CASUALS . 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 . Council , the Walford Parish Council now We Belgian Refugees . The people of Hereford bade an affection- ate and enthusiastic farewell to the 145 Territorials who left the city on Tuesday The committee is very grateful to those Herefordshire Regi- the three young Belgians mentioned in last ment , hundreds turning Fortunately the weather them for the first two nights , afer which at the station . was fine , and the animation of the scenes en one of them has been housed by the Misses route to Barrs Court and in the precincts of Turner of Wyelea , and the other by Mr. the station were enhanced by bright sun- Ward Pike . The third young man has been shine , so welcome after a week - end of gloom accommodated by the Rector at the Rec- tory . and rain . The Ross Branch of the Red Cross Society , to which there is attached quite a large doing good work to fit themselves for the soldiers , have taken Cradoc Villa , in Gloucester - road , which is now being trans- formed into a temporary hospital for the wounded . The house is most pleasantly The CLERK read a letter from the Wal- 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- Wythall meadows . This bridge , the com- Red Cross Society are losing no time in mak- the footbridge along the path across the ing to note that the lady members of the munication said , formed part of a public ing the necessary preparations , and thorough- footpath , and was in a very bad condition ly cleansing the house before furnishing it . and dangerous to those using the bridge . There will be accommodation for 20 beds , As this bridge was repairable by the Rural and in another column Mrs. Currey is mak- Col. O. R. MIDDLETON presented the House Committee's report , which showed desired to ask that the Rural Council shoulding an earnest appeal for help in the way of subscriptions or suitable articles of furni- that they had inspected the house that morn- repair the bridge and put it safe . ing , and that everything was found satis- Mr. COLLINS said he had not been to ture . We are sure her appeal will not fall factory . The Master wished to acknowledge see this bridge , but so far as he could under- Society has been and is now prepared to do on deaf ears , for the work the Red Cross with thanks the gifts of papers from Mr. stand there was a footpath which was very Cooper , and fruit from the Vicar and Church- much used going from Coughton to Bull's is deserving of all the help and encourage- wardens of Hope Mansell Church . The Hill . The path passed through the Wythall ment that can possibly be given it . maternity ward had been re - decorated , and meadows , and in the middle of its course are confident , too , that the wounded soldiers the painters engaged had been retained to do there was this bridge going over the brook committed to their care , will be properly other work in the infirmary . Sanction was and very thoroughly looked after . The This bridge was now in a dangerous state , local society is to be congratulated on the asked for the purchase of two strips of lino- and if the bridge was not repaired the path 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 £ 9 . The was that all these footpaths must be kept hope that their work will be crowned with number in the house that day was 84 , as When the arrangements in the from being obstructed , and therefore it was against 79 for the corresponding period last the duty of the Rural District Council to the authorities , and if satisfactory the house are completed , it will be inspected by year , and 114 casuals had been relieved dur- prevent these footpaths being obstructed . ing the fortnight , as compared with 152 last They all knew that the Parish Councils had wounded might be sent almost immediately At first it was thought that some fifty year , or a decrease of 38. The matron's re- the power to repair these footpaths and beds at No. 3 , Alton - street , would have been done your duty , and we have been very port was gone through , and considered satis - bridges , but the law said : " The Parish factory , as were also the Medical Officer's re- Council may , but the Rural Councils must . " the most convenient place for these unfortu- ports . The committee wished to mention That being so , the Walford Parish Council nate soldiers , but we understand that how very pleased they were with the way in thought it their duty to lay this matter ciated the generous offer of the Ross Board though the Local Government Board appre- which the work in the maternity ward had before the Rural Council , whose duty it was been carried out . It had been done most creditably , and they thought the thanks of being obstructed . In this case , if the bridge fully set out in a letter to the Board . to see that these footpaths were kept from of Guardians , they could not entertain the offer under the circumstances , which are the Board were due to the Master for carry- was not repaired , the path would practically ing out the work so well . Continuing , Col. cease to exist or be passable . Middleton said that under a new order from . 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 . 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 . This 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 . LEAVE OF ABSENCE 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- cause he thought that the Parish Council could do this sort of work far more economi- The Parish cally than the Rural Council . 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 ) . The CHAIRMAN : That is not my point at all . You know very well what I mean ( laughter ) . success . 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 . Sidney Cox , wheelwright , The two refugees who left us last week for How Caple have returned to the hostel , and one has left for Hereford where work has been secured for him . Another , who is make application for work with a firm of a brass worker , has gone to Birmingham to brass founders , who have undertaken to give him work at good wages if he is found suitable . Several of the men and women have been employed this week mostly apple picking , by the Misses Turner , Mr. Addis , and Mr. Harris . Enquiries respecting employment should be directed to the Hon . Sec . , Mr. A. E. Barker , of Edenhurst , Ross . coat which the committee tender cordial thanks : The following have kindly sent gifts , for Parcels of clothing from Mrs. Boissier , Mr. Foxwell , Mrs. Coates , Miss and skirt unmarked , Mr. Horton , Captain You Symonds , Miss Hunt , Miss Winder , Miss You Turner , Mrs. Dudley Smith , two skirts , coats and hat unmarked ; men's boots ; food , Mrs. COLONEL'S FAREWELL WORDS . The battalion was , as usual , early astir , and the departing contingent was lined up in the Drillhall enclosure before 9 o'clock , full of subdued excitement at the thought of soon being one step nearer the object for which they had volunteered . Their com- rades , who were simultaneously formed up in marching order in Friar - street , ready to wards Barton - street , shared their feelings to fall in behind them as they moved off to- 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 Roe , addressed the contingent destined for Northampton in the Drillhall yard . In a typically soldierly speech he said : I am sure that neither you nor the bat- talion would wish this parting to take place have been here from the beginning . without a word or two of farewell . came up at your country's call . You have proud to have you here . We are equally proud to send you away . While you have been here you have given no trouble to any You have made things as pleasant and as happy as things could possibly be for officers , and for those whose duty it has been 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 one . 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 . 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 . Sir , May I , through the medium of your response to my appeal for warm gloves and paper , express many thanks for the generous cardigans , on behalf of every man in the Hereford National Reserve , now forming the guard for German Officer prisoners . We 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. 8. R. COX ( Capt . ) . 0.C. National Reserve Guard . Dyffryn Abd . , Llansarman , Abergele , N. Wales . 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. 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 1 10 4 £ 105 18 £ s . d . 262 11 4 080 4 3 12 6 050 7 6 . 2 10 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 Offers of weekly gifts have been received Gloucester ; Hereford , and Worcester will , it from Rev. J. B. Julian , 2s worth of gro is feared , suffer considerably at a time when ceries ; Mrs. Barrell , 1s . worth of groceries . 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 We therefore propose to open an Miss F. Cooper men's vests and pants , pocket handkerchiefs income . ( men's and women's ) , men's boots ( size 9 ) , account in the three cathedral cities , in the Mr. J. B. Evans Mr. A. Nayler women's boots ( size 7 ) , to be sent addressed hope that people will contribute to charity what they would ordinarily have Mrs. F. M. Allen to her to the Union . Mrs. Barker would be glad of jam , butter , spent on tickets , and that others will also rabbits , etc. , to be sent addressed to her at join . the Union . The Hon . Treasurer , Mr. H. Stevenson , of the Capital and Counties Bank , will be very grateful for any donations . and dash on the field , or steadiness in the 1st Herefordshire Regiment . B COMPANY . Previously acknowledged £ 8 . d . 49 15 8 0.1 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 . " march , the band , under the leadership of Ge To the merry notes of the regimental Bannister , Miss Smart's working party , Miss Cigarettes from Father Moore , and cigar- Sergt . Cooke , fell in behind the company , ettes and tobacco from the Travellers ' and after they had turned to the right in tion of their barracks at the Scudamore £ 49 16 3 Socks from Mrs. Bernhard Carrodus , Miss Scarves from Sid Vacle , sued William G. Jones , far mer , Baldwin's farm , Newent , for £ 1 16s . Mr. COLLINS : It is the duty of the 8d . , for goods sold and work done . Mr. H Garrood , solicitor , Ross , appeared Friar - street , the other companies of the Rest " ( value 10s . ) . Mrs. Benjamin . Misses The CLERK read a letter from Dr. A. J. Rural Council to repair these bridges . Campbell , the Medical Officer , stating that 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 he had received a commission in the Army Council should send a letter to the Walford tor , Ross , was for the defendant . Parish Council pointing out that hitherto After Mr. Garrood had explained the cir- Medical Corps , which would necessitate his they had not done this kind of work , and cumstances surrounding this case , the plain- being away from Ross a great deal , and he that most other parishes do this work at tiff went into the witness box and said that therefore asked for leave of absence . Dr. Bulloch , who was taking charge of the prac - ford Parish Council would adopt the same their own expense , and they hoepd the Wal- defendant gave him a cart to rebuild in Nov. 1909. He did the work , and sent in the ac- tice , was quite competent and willing to take on the duties . course and do the repairs which could be count . Defendant had not paid for the iron Mr. COLLINS said he would propose that done by them more economically than by the Rural Council . Mr. MURDOCH seconded , and it was carried . THE WELL AT UPTON BISHOP . the request be granted , and also that Dr. Bulloch be appointed his deputy . Mr. COOPER and Mr. POWER seconded , and it was carried . EXTRA WINTER RELIEF . The CLERK read a letter from the Bir- mingham Union dealing with the question of granting extra winter relief to any Bir- mingham paupers that might be living in the Ross Union from December to the end of February , and if necessary to the end of March . The scale of extra relief was given through which these paupers could obtain 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 . The CHAIRMAN : That is very safis- factory . LLANGARRON WATER WORKS . Llangarron Water Works , but this was taken A long report was read in reference to the Schools . A contingent of the National Re Raymond , Miss Keene ( Hom ) , Mrs. and Miss Being 850 Cooper , Mr. G. Preece ( Grosvenor Villa ) . serve brought up the rear . strong , on the march they presented a very fine spectacle , " a credit to the city and county , " as an old soldier remarked . Hundreds of people , in addition to those E COMPANY . Mrs. Green is very grateful for the follow- ing donations and gifts . She still wants a good many more scarves and belte , and a few more pairs of thick socks . Donations already acknowledged , £ 21 11s . Barran , Messrs . Bussell and Pike . Shirts from Foye . Socks from Mrs. Lighton , Mrs. Crombie . Scarves from Miss Hall Belts from Miss C. Hall . Fieldglasses from Mrs. Crombie . THE BELGIAN REFUGEE FUND . Previously acknowledged Mrs. Hogarth the 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 J. W. Leigh , Dean of Hereford H. D. M. Spence - Jones , Dean of Gloucester W. Moore Ede , Dean of Worcester . ARMY SERVICE CORPS . 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 , Walsh Division ( of which my husband is Lieut . Colonel ) , to send win- ter comforts for the men , or contribute to a fund for supplying the same . LOCAL FUND . Previously acknowledged This week's contributions £ B. d . 102 02 6 026 026 500 £ 107 7 6 £ s . d . 180 16 26 9 1 £ 207 5 1 A full list of this week's subscriptions will 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 8.15 p.m. The column is accepted for foreign service , and will probably be sent abroad during the winter months . The Headquarter Company of 400 men is recruited in Herefordshire , room , Lnton , at 7.30 p.m. LINTON COMPANY . WEDNESDAYS . - Parade at the School- and there is a section at Harewood End . The Medical Officer's wife , Mrs. Southam , of Peterstow Court , will be pleased to re- RECRUITS . - The National Reserve is ceive contributions from the Ross district , or open to all men above 16 years of age . A Class for N.C.O.'s is to be started . parcels may be addressed to her , c / o Messrs . Cooper and Preece , Ross , if more convenient . Men wishing to join should give in their Socks , belts , and khaki mufflers are specially names to the Hon . Secretary at once . needed , but any warm underclothes will be JAS . KELLY , Major , gratefully accepted . mufflers Scarves or should be 21 yards long by 12 in , wide . Yours truly , £ s d . 259.18 10 220 ELLA M. LEATHER . Castle House , Weobley ,. November 2 , 1914 . 7 6 400 041 £ 266 17.5 WEEKLY PAYMENTS . G. M. MORTON , Secretary , Ross Harriers . We understand Captain Ker was expected COMFORTS FOR THE KING'S SHROP - at Alton Court yesterday ( Wednesday ) , from Ireland . The hunt horses arrived last week , and if they are none the worse for their SHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . work which was done by the blacksmith , and who had seen them are through the city , the amount now due was £ 1 16s . 8d . He assembled to witness the station , scenes , ( plaintiff ) had paid the blacksmith , and which were very interesting Facing the though he had applied to the defendant for main buildings , the battalion was formed up the money he could never get it . Cox never in companies in the area , the band mean - 6d .; donations from Mrs. Jackson , Miss The CLERK read a letter from the Upton questioned his liability when approached for while playing popular airs . THE FAREWELL SCENES . Bishop Parish Council , stating that they the money , but kept putting the payment had discussed the question as to the pollution of it off . He ( the plaintiff ) was to find all Presently the music ceased , and the con- of Paddock's Well , and it was decided to the materials for this job except four bed tingent destined for Northampton , at the appoint a committee , and that they should pieces . In reply to Mr. Thorpe , plaintiff word of command , made a move , among interview the Rural Council's Sanitary In - admitted that the two recipts handed in were waving hats , and handkerchiefs , and to the spector to ascertain his views on the matter , signed by himself , one of which stated that accompaniment of cheers , towards the out- and what he considered should be done , and defendant had paid an account for £ 2 11s . side bay , where three carriages were await- then the committee would interview the 6d . in respect of this work . ing them . The Joint and Midland station- owner of the property . Mr. Turner said he did at one time carry masters ( Mr. W. Lambert and Mr. J. Bent- on business as a blacksmith , and did the iron ham ) marshalled a large crowd of sightseers work for this cart for £ 1 16s . 8d . , for which and friends of the departing soldiers very he was paid by the plaintiff . suavely , and as soon as the men had taken Miss Cooper Defendant then gave evidence , and said their places in the 21 compartments assigned Ross Fire Brigade to do the work for £ 9 , and that Mr. Cox proach . The officers shook hands with the Boys of Walter Scott's School ... that he made an arrangement with plaintiff them , allowed the civilian friends to ap- Mrs. Douglas Lane ... would allow him three half - crowns for the men , who returned the compliment with four bed pieces . He paid the account for hearty cheers ; and as the short train moved Sir , I write on behalf of all ranks of the journey we shall , no doubt , within a few £ 2 12s . 6d . for work done , and for finding slowly from the bay their comrades and the 1st Battalion King's Shropshire Light In- days see the Master and the few remaining all material except four bed pieces . When spectators generally shouted " Farewell , fantry to express most grateful thanks to all local hunting men , whose duty lies at home those who have so kindly forwarded and con- rather than serving with the colours , doing 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 Cox he would not pay . He never had an ac- cheers . count for this until the plaintiff put his debt The carriages containing the men to local Hu Our local Hunts have already supplied in the hands of a debt collector . 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 the Government with a lot of first - class This match was played at Hereford in His Honour said this was a curious case , fore part of the 9.35 a.m. Worcester and weeks ) , 2s . Col. R. Middleton ( one have arrived with unvarying regularity . The cavalry horses , and no doubt the farmers pouring rain , on the 28th ult . 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 will take advantage of the coming season to The Hereford team was much the stronger took place five years ago . It appeared that flocked to the main up platform near the week ) , 5s .; Mr. J. E. S. Hewett ( one week ) , been most suitable , and they have been dis - school their three and four year olds to meet and heavier , and won easily by six goals to an arrangement was made in November , signal - box , where more " good - byes were Collins ( four weeks ) , 28. Mr. and Mrs. till willing to continue the supply would the demand next spring . Mrs. Bailey ( four weeks ) 46. Mrtributed on the day of receipt . Those 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 Sadler ( one week ) , el ls .; total , £ 13 11s . Od . probably like to know that these things morning , thinking that some application mond me . had to retire injured before half- all materials except the four bed pieces , and Regimental March , played by the battalion time . Badger and Cole mi . played a very for that defendant had paid an account of band , which had also moved across from the Mrs. MACLEAN ( amusingly ) : I ordered plucky game against players twice their £ 2 12s . 6d . in 1910. Nearly five years later bay , the train steamed out , amid a scene of my motor an hour later because of this item size . the plaintiff brings this action . The whole great enthusiasm . Besides the citizens pre- ( laughter ) . 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 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- ing the agenda out he had received no ap- might come in . The CLERK : I am sorry . I will adver- tise in another paper to see what that will NEW OVERSEER . do . A notification was received that Mr. T. Bennett , of the Prior , had been appointed an overseer for the parish of Goodrich . in committee . Football . ROSS SECONDARY SCHOOL V. HEREFORD S.S.A. BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES RELIEF FOR ALL Why not try these TROOKES for your fidgety cough ? They are the old - fashioned remedy for the alleviation of COUGHS , HOARSENESS , SORE THROAT , BRONCHITIS and ASTHMA They contain no opiate , and are much appreciated by Singers and Public Speakers . Previously acknowledged £ 9 16s . 6d . Ross Golf Club . MONTHLY SPOON COMPETITION . The course is now in capital condition , but up to the platform was one from South Wales even taking that into consideration , the winner Help our local Tommies by sending some - bound for the north with recruits for the A. J. Kiddle , returned quite a good card . thing to the Great War Sale . H. J. Pike , 10th Welsh Regiment on board . During A. J. Kiddle ...... Hon . Secretary . the wait in the station , the high spirits of 83 15 70 J. Benjamin ...... 93 17 76 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- THE SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE HOUNDS will meet stamped post cards , notepaper , and en- velopes . Saturday , November 7 At 10 a.m. Yours truly , ( Signed ) C. P. HIGGINSON , Lieut . Col. Tuesday , November 10 Commanding 1st Battalion The King's Saturday , November 14 At 10.30 a.m. Shropshire Light Infantry . 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