Ross Gazette 26th November 1914 - Page 3
Ross Gazette 26th November 1914 - Page 3
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| Date | 26/11/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 26th November 1914 |
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Smith , Mr. P. Seymour Mr. , the Misses Turner , Mrs. Thorpe , schoyle , Mrs. Wilton , Mrs. . Tr . Wall , Mrs. Wooler , Mr. Wat Yates . She wishes also to thank ing for offers of help : Ross Ambu- n's detachment , and working par haking garments . oster has kindly given the rent of tal for six months , and in addition furniture and beds . subscriptions would be gladly re- ss Social Welfare Association . THE ANNUAL MEETING . mual meeting of the above Associa- held in the Lower Schoolroom an afternoon , when the Chairman , Col. iddleton , presided . Others present Ler Miss Gee . Miss Sparrow . Miss the Rer . R. T. A. Money - Kyrle , W. A. Powicke , the Rev. J. W. Capt . R. H. Verschoyle , Mr. J. E. tt , Mr. Henry Sonthall . Mr. H. T. Jr. F. Ricketts ( secretary ) , etc. E CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS . MIDDLETON said this institution heen in working order for five years , sonally he thought it had done its tremely well . Altogether there had cases investigated , and out of these had been given assistance , 19 had fused . and three had been dealt with Soldiers and Sailors ' Families ' ion . One case was relieved ten ne seven times : two six times , three hes four three times , four twice , and once each . In each case almost in- relief had been given by means f for groceries , esl and such like , and ses where relief had heen considered e it had been given . Information re- the applicants was obtained by their , whose services were most valu- ey also had the help of the Superin- of Police , and then they had the luable services of the ladies , and it on the information received in this t assistance was given . Mr. Ricketts ecretary was a most useful officer , he hardly knew what they would do him , and all they paid him was £ 5 for his services . The ladies , too , had ost energetic in their work , and he to impress upon them that it was esirable that they should continue . od work and get in the subscrip- or the future work ( applause ) . TREASURER'S REPORT , ETO . HEWETT , the treasurer , presented ort , which showed that the income the past year amounted to £ 38 9s . ich included the balance brought for- f £ 21 15s . , the subscriptions £ 14 nd from lodging house tickets sold 8d . On the expenditure side the re- en cost £ 17 11s . 9d . , lodging house . £ 1 18s . 8d .. hire of room 15s . , print 1s . 6d .. Mr. Ricketts ' salary £ 5 , 13. 1d .. making £ 26 15s . , thus a credit balance of £ 11 14s . 8d . vere still a few outstanding items to h , but when those were paid there he , he thought , about £ 9 10s . to the He was very interested in what Col. on had said about the work of the s ' and Sailors ' Families ' Association , at the Government were doing , but gard to their own Social Welfare As- n they had always carefully avoided ing relief . Sometimes they gave a pay until the case had been dealt the Board of Guardians and in the duplication of relief the As- had heen very successful . They d the help of the Superintendent of and the invaluable assistance given Mr. Ricketts . They had not re- single deserving case , but they re- ose whom they considered ought not asked for it . The most valuable ne was perhaps shown by the number als , and the fact that they had not ged the spirit of pauperism which very rife in the town . He did hope ey would he able to keep the As- had been very successful . They he hoped they would all live to see they would be able to go on as applause ) . accounts were adopted , and Mr. re - elected hon , treasurer . ommittee was re - elected en bloc . nteer Training Corps for Ross . SUCCESSFUL MOVEMENT . ghout the country there has been a strong desire amongst civilians , duties keep them at home , to join rps for home defene , where they can 1 Reserve , with the result that a e elements of military drill . In our n this spirit has been fostered by the of over 100 civilians has been form- is in regular training . It has now cided to fall in line with the rest of aty by affiliating this company_with tral Association of Volunteer Train- ps organised by Lord Desborough , approval of the War Office . A full a will be raised in Herefordshire , re is no reason why Ross and district ot supply two companies , including a ection . that there is a prospect of this y movement being recognised as an à force for home defence , and a corps for the Territorial and Regu- y , there is no longer any question e duty of every able - bodied civilian a part of his leisure hours to learn- art of war . the officers on the active list have awn from the district for the war , some difficulty in finding officers , The Great War Sale RESULT EXCEEDS ALL ANTICI PATIONS . OVER £ 350 REALISED . ' A WORTHY APPRECIATION OF OUR TERRITORIALS . The Late Lord Roberts , ARCHDEACON OF HEREFORD'S TRIBUTE . Preaching at the morning service at Brid- stow Church on Sunday last , the Archdeacon of Hereford , the Ven . E. H. Winning- ton Ingram , paid a glowing tribute to the life's work of the late Lord Roberts . Taking for his text 2 Kings xxili . , v . 80 , " And his servants carried Him in a chariot dead from Megiddo , and brought him Jerusalem , and buried him in his own sepul- chre , " the Archdeacon said : The death of Josiah left an abiding mark mon the memories of his fellow countrymen . His reign had been so full of promise . He had come to the throne when he was but eight years old , and before he was old enongh to be corrunted by the evil influences that had surrounded the courts of his predeces- ROTS . " And he did that which was right in MOTOR REALISES 242 17s . The immense success of the Great War Sale on behalf of our local Territorials has caused the greatest pleasure amongst all who worked so well to bring about this end . Never have the people of Ross been more united in their determination to surpass all previous charitable efforts , and this spirit , even more than the handsome financial re - way of David his father , and turned not sult , will hearten the boys who are doing their duty for their homes and country . As we announced in our last issue , over £ 200 was realised on the first day of the sale . but it was found impossible to dispose of the whole of the articles in one day , so that the horses , carriages , motor , etc. , had A large crowd to be sold on Thursday last . the sight of the Lord , and walked in all the aside to the right hand or to the left . " And his people rallied round him . and as he grew un allowed him to wean them from their evil practices . and the licentious war- shin of Baal . and other gods of the heathen world by which they were surrounded , and to effect one of the most startling reforma- tions , from both the religions and moral noints of view , that is recorded in the Old Testament . For " the king ... made of sportsmen assembled in St. Mary - street covenant hefore the Lord , to walk after the on Thursday afternoon to witness , the sale of Lord . and to keen his commandments and a handsome Irish mare . generously given by his testimonies , and his statutes with all the new Master of the Ross Harriers , Capt . their heart and all their soul , to perform the and all the W. R. R. Ker . of Alton Court . The mare had words of this covenant And he he been ridden , by Mr. S. Greatrex Yates , sec- Deople stood to the covenant . " retary to the Harriers , at the opening meet came a true leader of his people , and they at Gillow , and greatly admired . Rid - looked to him to defend them , by the favor And ding opened somewhat quietly at £ 20 , but of God , against the enemies that continually after a few words from the auctioneer and pressed upon them from every side . now the end had come , and come very sud- denly , because he had been slain in battle as he was - leading them against the powerful And so the hosts of the king of Egvnt . Mr. Yates , there was a spirited competition . and cheers were frequently given as fresh bids were made , and when the hammer fell to th bid of Mr. Jack Jones , Treworgan , at £ 91 10s . , there was quite an outburst of en- whole country was stirred by his death from thusiasm . Cant . Ker has already provede end to the other . And all Judah and And Jere- himself a good friend to the farmers , and Jerneslem mourned for Josiah . this generous gift . which has helped so ma - miah lamented for Josiah , and all the singing terially to swell the funds for our young men and singing women spake of Josiah in men in the Territorials is most highly appre- their lamentations to this day , and marle them an ordinance in Israel . " ciated . And the THE ROUS GAZETTE THURSDAY , NOVEMBER KYRLE CARRIER BICYCLE . Best on the Market - fitted up complete with extra strong tubular carrier , basket , name plate , and all accessories . The whole of this machine is made of specially strong material for carrier work , has special wheels and tyres , is spécially enamelled and lined - no plated parts to rust . Price , complete , only 7 cash , or 1 down and 2/6 per week - and the machine is your own let us show you one . BUTCHER & CASSON , Ltd. , Tel . 23 . CYCLE MAKERS , possible than it used to be for a decent and steady young man to live decently and steadily after he had joined the King's forces , and the splendid conduct of our Army in war time , not only in the fighting line , ROSS . 1st Herefordshires . DATE OF SAILING POSTPONED . It is still anticipated that the lab Herefordshire 26 , 1914 . CORRESPONDENCE . WHAT OUR NAVY IS DOING . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Sir , A friend of mine was informed the other day by a man presumably an authori- ty on the subject that the common subiect of conversation in the public houses of Ross was the Navy , and " What had it done for nis during the War , " and with your permis- sion I would like to furnish an answer to this question . me they would be most grateful for mittens and scarves , as soon as possible , and cholera belte , and helmets , before going abroad . Articles either woven er handmade , or donations towards procuring them would be gladly received by Mrs. Booker , Woodfield , Weston - under - Penyard , or by me , at the Shrubbery , Ross .. I am , yours faithfully , B. M. PORTER . BRITISH - MADE TOYS . Tommy's Xmas Box . The generous support accorded to our tobacco fund on all sides encourages us to make arrangements for a special Xmas gift for soldiers . " With the assistance of Messrs . Martyns Ltd. , Piccadilly , London , we can undertake to send any soldier or sallor on active service a box containing the following - A briar pipe , a rubber- lined khaki pouch , 2 ozs . tobacco , 50 cigar- The charge ettes , and a box of matches . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . In the first place the Navy has prevented Sir , The notice you so kindly put in the Germany - up - to - date from invading this " Gazette , " has brought me hundreds of country . And these gentlemen , who no doubt matchboxes , corks , and reels for the London read the papers , and are aware of the pre- Toy Factory . The work is intended to give for this box , including foreign postage , will sent state of Belgium , and can picture to employment to the boxmakers , who are be 1s . 6d . , and all who have inspected the themselves what Ross would look like after suffering very much owing to the war . 1 sample box at our office , agree that this the Germans had passed through it , will be have sent off a large consignment to London , sum by no means represents its real value . able to realise what that means . and hope to send a crate to Birmingham on man . com- Secondly , it has enabled us to transport Monday next . I am most grateful to all We think it is needless to add that and land in Belgium and France some who have helped me in collecting reels , etc. these parcels are sent for the men who are giving their 200,000 men without the loss of a ship or a For the present I have enough matchboxes fort of and reels , but I should be very glad of more lives for us , and therefore nothing is corks . It is extremely difficult to establish deducted for any cost outside the purchase toy - making in England to compete with the cheap German trade , and we do not want to of the contents of the boxes at the lowest wholesale price from moneys subscribed . introduce cheaper labour in England . The leading line at the London shop is a As it is both costly and difficult for " Box Cottage " at 18. , and " Doll's Outfit " individuals to send parcels of tobacco to and " Red Cross Box , " at 7s . 6d . each , the front , we feel that readers will welcome which are very much admired : Thirdly , by bottling up the German nart of the German Navy in its home norts , it has prevented an increase being made to her commerce destroyers , so that supplies from abroad have been reaching this coun- try without serious interruption , and prices are but little ahove normal . Fourthly , it has wined out German com- merce , and has aided and abetted in the capture of many German Colonies , and is continuing that good work . Yours faithfully , H. J. MARSHALL , Gayton Hall . Ross . November 17th , 1914 . " HAS ROSS DONE WELL ? " TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Sir , We all hear that " Ross and its dis- trict has done well in sending men to the forces . " Perhaps it has . compared with many other places , but has Ross or any other place " done well ? " The answer to this is not yet satisfactory . I am afraid I shall trespass somewhat on your space , but I will condense my remarks as much as possible . At this time the manhood of the nation falls naturally into one of three sections , and there is no possible room for a fourth . Section 1 : Are those who have promptly and nobly responded to the call of King and country , thrown their personal work and prospects to the winds , and boldly tackled If intending buyers of Christmas gifts will this opportunity , whilst it will not inter- please order some of these ( of course through fere with ordinary trade which should be our local toy bazaars ) , they will be doing done by our local tradesmen . much lasting good in helping poor suffering women and girls . Many people thought I had over - estimated the amount England sent to Germany each year for toys : I said about one million pounds , but I heard this morning that it is between 14 to 21 million pounds . We must all hope to put a stop to this , and keep our much needed millions at home . S Again thanking you for your kindness . Believe me , yours truly , ANNIE de W. PEARSON . Warrendale , Ross - on - Wye , November 24th . X RAY APPARATUS FOR ROSS . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Sir , Amongst the many kindly schemes to benefit the wounded and injured , I have Looal War Items . Major G. Sidney Clive , eldest son of General Clive , of Perrystone Court , near Ross , is now with the colours serving in the Grenadier Guards . Second - Lient . H. Moreland , son of Mr. H. Moreland , of the Bungalow , Foy , near Ross , is now with the 9th Battalion Cheshire Regt . For some time he was at the Hereford Cathe- dral School .. The Herefordshire County Miniature Rifle Association , to which the Ross Club is affili ated , has a large percentage of its members heard of none for the provision of X Ray now serving their King and country . Out Apparatus in the Ross Hospital . It is per- of all the clubs in the county , Ross stands at haps presumptuous for a mere layman to the top of the list , with having 16 members suggest that this is really necessary to a well doing duty . The Whitchurch Club has equipped institution , but as I have had good seven , and Much Marcle eight . all the arduous duties and sacrifices necessary cause to feel the lack of it in the neighbour- to become trained and useful soldiers and hood , I venture to hope that the medical sailors , risking the chance of being crippled staff may express an authoritative opinion , or maimed for life ; yea , more , risking life and so give us a lead in the matter . itself that England and the world may be free from the cruel shackles of military de- spotism . All honour to these . They have done well : Section II . Those who are too old for ser- Yours , etc .. ARTHUR POTT . Goodrich House , Ross - on - Wye . THE RECENT FROST IN ROSS . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . We have received several additional names readers know of others who have just joined the colours , will they kindly send the names that we may give and particulars , so another list next week , to add to our " Roll of Honour , " and if our We regret to hear of the death of Pte . T. Griffiths , of the 2nd Gloucesters , who was killed in action on the 22nd October . He re- sided in the Brookend . Ross . He was the A cart horse presented by Mr. Albert recollection of that evil day , and of the out- Lewis , Monmonth , failed to evoke any sport - burst of regret in the , hearts of the people . ing interest , and it was sold for a small sum . and the great concourse of the mourners so The carriages were then sold in the King's wrought itself into the memory of the nation very useful four- that Zechariah , writing more than 100 years Head Hotel vard . one wheeler , making 6 guineas . An adjourn - after , and looking forward to the day of the ment was then made to the Corn Exchange . great repentance of Israel for their rejection obstrusively he worked to make it more where Mr. F. Cooper and Mr W. H. Footit of the Messiah , can think of nothing to disposed of a number of saddles , beds , and which he can compare it but this national " In that day " he miscellaneous articles left over from the sale , mourning for Josiah . Out of the enormous collection , every article says . " there shall be a great mourning in found a purchaser . Many a family will be Jerusalem , as the mourning of Hadadrim able to face a severe winter with confidence , mon in the valley of Megiddo . " And Megiddo but in its relation to the non - combatant sec Regiment will mail for India in a few days time , vice , heads of businesses , and many others because they were able to hny warm and which hitherto had been associated in peo- tion of the population , is largely due to the bat military orders have so often to be changed whose civil responsibilities obviously out- useful clothing , etc. , at the Great War Sale nle's minds with the victory of Deborah and influence he brought to bear in this direction . or cancelled at short notice , that another variation weigh the military call . Their place is at at a nominal price . whilst the sum total re . Barak over Sisera . became henceforth a name Only within the last few weeks it will be in of the order would cause no surprise . All that home providing work and wages , carrying on Sir , Last week witnessed an interesting eldest son of Mr. C. Griffiths , and all the ceived is far more than was ever anticinated of evil omen . so that St. John himself in his the recollection of all that he made & strong can be said at present is that the regiment is still industries as necessary as actual fighting . change in our climatic conditions in this dis- four other brothers at present are serving The motor car realised no less than £ 42 178 .. Revelation , writing some 700 years later of appeal to the public at large to refrain from at Northampton , and unless the present orders and was secured by Mr. Carr , gardener to the great coming contest of all the world the senseless and almost criminal custom of are cancelled they will be on the water next week . Their duty is to provide the " sinews of trict , and a foretaste of real winter weather . in the Army . Deceased leaves a widow and powers of evil against the King of kings and thinking to show kindness to men who have Whether they will be granted a short leave to clear call of duty is shown by the way the tune has been consistently low , with sharp whole town is extended .. Pte . Griffiths , who war . " they are to Since Tuesday week , the tempera- four children , to whom the sympathy of the Mrs. Harkness . Weston - nnder - Penyard . by offering them intoxicating come home remains to be seen . Although it is impossible to mention the Lord of lords , can think of no more fitting enlisted present huge War Loan is subscribed , the frost at night on several occasions . Eleven also did 24 years service in South Africa , was present of a pipe and a good stock of tobacco demands of the Chancellor of the Exchequer degrees of frost being registered in the a lover of football , and took prle Foot- army of willing helpers , we feel that the place in which to locate that last great drinks , thereby both getting them into dis thanks . The organ was freely lent for the followers of the Lamb and the followers of But it would be a task beyond my powers to by the War Sale Committee . sale , and by the efforts of Mr. H. G. Porter the Beast , than the mountains of Megiddo attempt to recall all that the nation owes I wonder how many of to Lord Roberts . The cause and the man- and the owners . about 50s , was realised for As the organ is their means of the scribes who use that word so glibly in ner of his death speak eloquently of the the fund . the newspapers really know what are its nature of the man . Going to visit his be- livelihood , its loan was a most generons ac- tion . Sincere thanks are also due to Messrs . Associations , and why it came to be so used . loved Indian troops in France in weather Bradley , who allowed the use of the Corn And so Josiah died on the field of battle , such as we are having to - day , he naturally and was borne in his war chariot back to the went in a thick overcoat . But seeing the Exchange Buildings for several days . We Ross URBAN WAR RELIEF FUND . - The com- great centre of his country's life in Jeru- men paraded without coats he insisted on are sure that all connected with the sale salem , and amid universal mourning and re - taking his own off before going to speak to mittee meetings will in fature be held at the will join in a word of praise for the hon . gret was laid in his own proper sepulchre them . The result , at his age of 82 , was Connell Chambers , 20 , Broad - street , instead of secretary , who devoted his whole time for several days in organising and guiding the side by side with the illustrious dead fatal . He contracted a chill which rapidly the Town Hall developed into pneumonia , and he knew , as venture to its successful issue . owners of the organ deserve a word of battle between good and evil , hetween the grace and ruining their efficiency as soldiers . has been sent for each man from the Ross district met without a murmur , and beyond this , screen on Thursday and Saturday , and ten part in the working of the Ross Kyrle Foot- TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Sir . As it is quite impossible for me to thank personally the great army of contribu- " Armageddon ! " amongst his predecessors . it Now , brethren , I think you will forgive well as his doctors , that the end of his me for recalling thus shortly to your mem - earthly life had come . I am glad to die ories this story of old time . because amongst so many old comrades ' was all he well to harmonize with said when told that there was no hope of the thoughts that have been in the minds of his recovery . And so there passed away from all of us during the past week . And I don't us one who had won the affectionate regard think you would have forgiven me if I bad of civilian as well as soldier by the con- seems 80 LOCAL WAR FUNDS . " minuted ' as a mark . of re- the vast amounts given to the various sub- degrees on Wednesday . A protracted spell ball Club . The toll bell of the Parish Parish scription lists . of frost is an uncommon experience in Nov- Church was The recent War Sale in Ross is a most ember , and the severity of the recent spect of this fallen soldier . striking object lesson how this non - fighting weather is more akin to January . section , not only cheerfully meets the com- pulsory payments , but strains to the utmost to provide additional funds for the health and comfort of Section 1 . Section H. has done and is doing well . Section III . Now what about Section III . , The days have been cold also , though the It is officially reported that Lieut . C. maximum temperatures are not unduly low Deakin ( son of Mr. S. H. Deakin , C.C. , The for the season . On Saturday and Sunday , Weir , Ross ) has been wounded in action in however , the temperature failed to rise France . He was with the Worcestershire higher than 37. degrees , which is about ten Regt . , and acted as one of the signalling degrees below the normal level , for the time officers of the 9th Division . He is a keen the young men and able - bodied who have no of year . Notwithstanding the low tempera - soldier , and his enforced absence from the valid reason for not joining the forces . Will tures , the weather has been pleasantly fine scenes of operations will be felt by the units the call for men and yet more men " still and bright , with high records of bright sun- to which he was attached . His many friends fall unheeded on their ears Perchance shine , ranging up to 5 hours last Friday . wsih him a speedy recovery . they are too effeminate to apply the word These figures are given in another column of Stoker A. E. Burton , son of Mr. and Mrs. MEN to themselves . Will their love of ease , this paper , and it is pleasing to note that pleasure , and comfort still hold the mastery ? the Ross records compared very favourably G Burton , of Peterstow , who is on H.M.S. Are they too lazy or too cowardly , to show with those of other resorts both inland and 8. d . themselves MEN ? Is receiving their weekly on the coast . Hoping the foregoing remarks wage and indulging in pastimes the end all may be of interest to your readers . and be all of their existence ? AM PRINCE OF WALES ' FUND . £ s . d . £ 110 19 7 LOCAL RELIEF FUND . Previously acknowledged *** 284 5 12 026 tors , purchasers , stallholders , repairers . as a parish , in the tribute which the nation formance of duty . And the poet , who has Messrs . Smith and Watson , Ltd. , painters , charwomen , those who lent various not given you some opportunity of joining , sistency of his life , and the strenuous per Ross Waterworks Employees articles , those who lent men , trolleys and has been rendering to that great soldier who made himself peculiarly the poet of our sol- Employees horses , those who lent motors , and the num- erous other voluntary helpers at the above has passed away from us . I am not going diers , has commemorated his end not un - Royal Hotel Yard Employees I shall be glad if you would allow me to do 60 through the medium of your paper . In all previous undertakings , I have been dren's Concert now in hand for December , ness , I find my time fully occupied . That the sale was a success there can be no doubt , for it not only gave pleasure to hundreds of people , but at the same time made the magnificent profit of abont £ 350 , after paying all expenses , and that after the district had been well canvassed for many to speak to you at length about Lord worthily : Roberts ' life . It has been done , much better He passed away in the battle smoke than I could do it . in all the newspapers . But he has passed from us , like Josiah , at a able to thank each helper , and do not like great crisis in our country's history , though . departing from the rule . but with the Chil - unlike him , he has passed away in ripe old the clearing up of this sale and my own bust - age , and full of honours . And he has left . I am sure , the feeling in everybody's heart that he has accomplished a work that will long live in the memory of his fellows , and has done much to prepare his country for the grave crisis through which she is passing to - day . There can be little doubt that this war , which has come upon most of us 80 unexpectedly , may in a very real sense be spoken of as a kind of battle of Armaged- don , because it is becoming more and more clear that it is not merely a war between peoples . but a contest between Oppos- goods , money , or personal help to such an ing principles , and that those principles It is very gratifying to both the commit - have been for years working in the hearts tee and myself that in no case did I receive and lives of the peoples until the ideals of each have become so different that a clash other deserving funds . I must admit the result has exceeded my most optimistic anticipations , and I sincere ly thank everyone who contributed either by excellent result . a refusal for either gifts or help , and even was sure to come . To the majority of our my bold requests for motor , piano , and horse were responded to immediately all testifying to the patriotism and good nature of the inhabitants of Ross and District . With your permission . Mr. Editor . I will also take this opportunity of bringing our next project before your readers ' notice more particularly the children - that is the Children's Afternoon Concert in December , of which due preliminary notice was given sale . rulers , alas , the wish that this might not be so was allowed to hide the real process that was going on . And the country owes to - day more than it can say to Lord Roberts for the persistent way in which he kept the danger before the eyes of those who were ready to see . It is a sad reflection that if the country at large had listened to him we should not be in the same position of Of the war he had descried ; Three hundred mile of cannon spoke When the Master - gunner died . He passed to the very sound of the guns , But before his eyes grew dim , He had seen the faces of the cons each Whose sires had served with him . He had touched their sword - hilte and greeted With the old sure word of praise ; And there was virtue in touch and speech As it had been in old days . So he dismissed them , and took his rest , And the steadfast spirit went forth Between the adoring East and West And the tireless guns in the North . Clean , simple , valiant , well - beloved , Flawless in faith and fame , Whom neither ease nor honour moved A hair's breadth from his aim . Never again the war - wise face , The weighed and urgent word , That pleaded in the market place , Pleaded and was not heard . Yet from his life a new life springs Through all the hosts to come , And glory is the least of things peril in which we find ourselves to day . But That follow this man home . £ 285 16 What will they say if for lack of men this country is over - run by the enemy and turned 160 into a waste , howling wilderness . I am not pessimistic , and it would take too much of your space to discuss the possibilities or pro- habilities of this , but invasion is no idle cry or bogey to frighten children with . I ap pend two extracts from the " Times " of Saturday last on this subject ... N.B. - The Secretary wishes us to ask em- ployers to pay in their workmen's contri- butions in monthly instalments , preferably on the first Monday in each month . ROSS RURAL RELIEF FUNDS . PRINCE OF WALES FUND . LOCAL FUND . I sir , Yours sincerely , F. J. PARSONS , FR.MET . Soc . Royal Army Medical Corps . Chasedale Observatory , Ross - on - Wye . Men's Own Brotherhood . Cornwall , writes home as follows : From what I have seen I do not think there are many German ships about here now , for the ports we have called at seem full of German merchantmen . There are plenty of British ships on the sea . I am doing fine under the circumstances . We get plenty of food , even if it is salted , but we can put up with that . I don't think this can last ruch longer than next month , for the Germans must be starv- ing . " At Hereford City Police Court last week , Corporal A. G. Hicks , of the Hereford Terri- torials , and of Ross , was one of those men Is this section fair and just to the parents of sons who have gone ? Is it kind - loving There was a good attendance of men on to the women of these Isles , mothers , wives , daughters , or to the children PIs it fair and Sunday , who listened with appreciation to the who were congratulated and thanked by the to the police officer in the arrest of a man just to those who have gone " Let those risk Rector ( the Rev. R. T. A. Money - Kyrle ) , Magistrates for the assistance they rendered their life who like I am going to stay at whose subject was " A Christian Hero . " Taking for his text Psalm 15 , the rev . who was drunk and disorderly in the streets s . d . home and steal the fruit of their bravery . ' gentleman explained that the real meaning of Hereford . £ 117 18 9 " I am going to reap where I have not sown of a hero had become somewhat misunder- gather where I have not strawed . " . Was Pte . E. H. V. Dunderhole ( Walford ) is at stood , as it applied more to character rather ever a more callous , selfish , cowardly posi - than to deeds ; it applied to other spheres Southend Hospital suffering from a wound beside those to which we were inclined to ap- received in France . He was serving with £ 241 16commend all into the fall under , ply it . It may be attributed to a musician , the K.S.L.I. when he got his injury . 15 A detailed list of subscriptions received tion ? " science as to which section and to manfully do their duty in that section . or as in the older days to a herald or Mrs. E. L. Lewis , of Pontshill , near Ross , messenger , because of his good character ; For those of the third section who do not to men , as in the modern sense to those who has written a short poem ; entitled " For during the past week will be given in our take the only proper step ( to join at once or fight the battles , saying that not all who England . Home , and Duty , " and it is now at the very least to send in their names to next issue . THE BELGIAN REFUGEE FUND . Previously acknowledged Ross Evening Concert ( per Mr. H. J. Pike The Christian hero , he been sold at one penny each . the proceeds the proper authority that they are ready fight are heroes . when called upon ) their well - served meals wished to speak of was the late Lord Roberts being in aid of the local Relief Fund . who was known and loved as much for his should choke them , their money burn them , character as his deeds of valour , and was Here is another extract from a second 274 16 2 their soft bed turn to thorns and nettles . Parents , wives , sisters , sweethearts of mourned by the whole of the Empire as well letter received from the rifleman , dated 23rd 1.09 those who have joined have nothing to do as by his enemies , because of his character : day in the trenches : - " I think I told you The first point , which he wished to emphasise the soap case . It was certainly foolhardy , was Lord Roberts ' wonderful sense of duty , but after a time one does not take any Where will you look , sonny , where will you first to God and then to his fellow men . It notice . We are pretty well done by now for look , £ 275 16 11 WEEKLY SUBSCRIPTIONS . Previously acknowledged , 217 58 .; Mr. with such ! When your children yet to be In the war that set men free . Stood up to her foe or bunked P Will you say it was naught to you if France But where will you look when they gave the That tells you they know you fanked . glance How will you fare , sonny , how will you fare In the far off winter night , on the secretarial hat worn by me at the there can be no doubt , I think , that it is It is a fine tribute and a moving one . But and Mrs. O. J. Blake ( five weeks ) 2s . 6d . , Clamour to learn of the part you took to his persistent advocacy that we The children have not yet been given the much of the readiness with which our young we here can add yet a further one that Mr. E. Andrews ( two weeks ) 18. , Mr. R. Best opportunity of showing their patriotism , and men have responded to the call of their secular poet would perhaps hardly dare to Is . , Mr. Little Is . , Mr. J. G. Wall Is . , Mr. my committee think they would welcome a country when the danger at last became ap- add . For Lord Roberts , like so many of P Jones ls . , Mr. A. E. Baldwyn 1s . , Mr. J. concert for themselves . The profit will be parent to all . And still " he , being dead , our famous soldiers , was one whom the Metcalfe le . , Mr. Willis Is . , Col. Middleton given to some good object to be announced yet speaketh , " and the influence of his words Church of Christ can honour as a humble and 125 , Capt . Verschoyle 5s , Mr. J. S. and his example , told and re - told in the sincere Christian , who , while he never parad- Hewett bs . , Mr. E. Passey 2. 6d . , Mr. W. R. As my committee would not like the con- ears of all during the past week , will surely ed his religion , was at no pains to hide the Lewis le . Mr. C. Kayse ( four weeks ) le . 4d . cert to be a failure , might I ask every child cause another rush to the colours in response fact that he put his religion in the fore- Mr. S. Clift ( four weeks ) s .; total , who would like to come , to send me a post- to the further call for men that has been front of his life . " We have had Family £ 19 6s . 4d . card at once to " Beaumont , " Ashfield , say - made by those in authority . We all learnt Prayers for 55 years , " he recently said to a ing how many friends they will bring - a in our childhood the lines : gentleman has promised to give one free ticket to every fiftieth post card received . later . are fortunate in having a veteran r in Major Kelly , who is most en- ie in promoting any measure which useful in the defence of the country . Kelly is commandant of the new corps has keen and efficient drill instruc- are rapidly bringing the company very good standard . Some of the are working their way up to be- Every item on the programme will be for children . 1 tion commanders , and when it is re- d that hardly a man in the whole had any knowledge of military before the war broke out , it speaks their aptitude and zeal that they de such progress in the course of a ts . A signalling corps is doing use- and a cyclist section could be form- instructor can be found . we give the list of parades : - ys . Parade at Drillhall , Cantilupe- 3 p.m. sdays . Parade at Drillhall , at 8 ys . - Parade at Drillhall , at , 3 p.m. 6 Class . - Monday , Tuesday , and t Drillhall , at 8 p.m. Drill for Recruits , Tuesdays and t , 8 p.m. Practice on the Miniature Rifle Henry - street , Mondays and Fridays , .m . GOODRICH SECTION . Parade at Goodrich Court Stab- p.m. LINTON SECTION . days . Parade at Schoolroom , Lin- 30 . -Men wishing to join should ap- parade or to the hon . sec . , Mr. orton , " Gazette " Office , Ross . Shame on the false Etruscan , Who lingers in his home , When Porsena of Glusium Is on his march for Rome . When you sit by the fire in an old man's chair , And your neighbours talk of the fight ? Will you slink away as it were from a blow , Your old head shamed and bent P Or say : " I was not the first to go , But I went , thank God , I went Begbie . Apologising for taking so much of your I am , yours truly , WILLING , BUT TOO OLD . ( Section two ) . space , was even when he was no longer able to food , and by the use of a little sense we take part in the battle because of his age . manage to increase it , such as when the that , he decided he could best perform his German shell fire kills a pig or beast , and duty by going over to France to cheer and France is potato land . ' " A son of the Rev. C. L. C. Buee , Rector of there was an extraordinary fixity of pur- encourage his old troops from India . Then that he decided to make Pretoria his one ob- as a private . He was a student at one of pose . It was in the South African campaign the Lea , near Ross , hás joined the K.S.L.I. ject , and having started out , he was trapped the Universities . by the Boers , who were not known to be in ( the district , and he suffered the loss of the It must be a source of gratification to commissariat , but he did not stop , but have know that the manufacture of Private ing called his men together ; asked if they Christmas Greeting Cards is quite a British would go on with loss of half rations , they Industry , employing thousands of workers in our gallant friend , " there is nothing that so binds 1st Herefordshire Regiment . household together . " How sadly that good assented and marched successfully to Pre- this country , and that to toria . He allowed nothing to interfere with countrymen now serving , we can send a word custom is passing out of family life to - day ! the aim he had in view , and then the won- of cheer by these tokens of Goodwill , NOT And with what a disintegration of the old B COMPANY . derful gentleness of character of the late made in Germany . " ties that used to exist between master and Lord Roberts stood out , a marked de 50 6 3 Previously acknowledged Tickets , 1s . 6d .. 1s . , and 6d . ( 1s . 6d . re- XMAS AND SOLDIERS ' FAMILIES . - What is to servant ! The preacher at St. Paul's last Mrs. Butt ( Ashfield ) , socks and handker- served ) . Adults , 2s . , 1s . 6d . , and 1s . ( 2s . re- and if the war goes badly for us , and the Sunday told how frequently he was seen chiefs ; Miss Gee , shirts and socks ; Miss gree , and largely to this was owing the fact that nearly all in South Africa were on our be done in Ross for the families of men on served ) . side . enemy even for a week or so finds a lodg- there , kneeling side by side at the Altar All these qualities and others pro- service during the Xmas festivities ? Who Children will be seated in the front of the ment on these shores , I do not envy the Rails with the humblest citizen . The State Teague , shirts ; Miss Palmer , shirts ; Miss ceeded from a reliance on God , Whose would not count it an honour to do some hall . and adulte at the back . feelings of any professional footballer ( to gives him all honour as one of her most Evans ( Marsh ) shirts ; Miss Williams , books ; guidance he sought at all times . He was little personal service to cheer the wives and also a man of prayer , and it was stated by kiddies by way of a big Xmas party or at Every child who can spare a toy might take one instance ) , who knows that if he illustrious sons , but the Church can thank Miss Harvey , shirts ; Miss Williams ( Llan- bring one for the Belgian children .. and others had slipped across the channel God for the example that he has given of a garren ) , books ; Mrs. Verschoyle's working Lord Curzon in the House of Lords , that least an Xmas hamper . and helped to defeat them in France such consistent God - fearing life , and can apply to party , shirts ; Mrs. Dunn , scarves and shirt ; ( Extracts from the " Times . " ) for 55 years he had family prayers every a degradation and disaster to England could him the words which the poet wrote of his Miss Cooper ( Ashfield ) , scarves Miss Dora day , thus ensuring to those who had little never have occurred . " We are well aware that the German time during the day an opportunity for wor- There is no doubt great he would be the first to any his Bevan , scarves ; Miss Dodd , scarves and that Lord Roberts thought the danger very greater - predecessor , beside whose bones his shirt ; Mr. and Miss Organ , shirts ; Mrs Navy is brave enough and bides its time , ship . The rev . gentleman concluded by ad- real , and was most anxious that every avail - body was laid to rest - in St. Paul's Cathedral Bailey ( Berrils ) , shirts . and when it emerges we trust and believe vising the members of the Brotherhood to able man should come forward to help . And on Thursday last , the words of Tennyson at kindly worked for her during the last week , It is quite true that this would be a Miss Yates thanks all those who have so that it will find us ready . " be of one aim , and to seek the guidance of quite the best way in which the country the burial of the Duke of Wellington : and also those who are continuing to make could do honour to his name would be to We believe him Yours faithfully , H. J. PIKE , Hon . Sec . Belgian Refugees . raise the second million of men asked for Something far advanced in State , The Refugees at the Hostel and at the before Christmas . There is no risk to - day Lodging House continue to live as happily of the confusion caused at first by the rush And that he wears a truer crown as is possible in the circumstances . One of of recruits before any organization was Than any wreath that man can weave him . the men , aged 47 , would be glad to have created for training them , because those who Speak no more of his renown , work in or quite close to Ross . He is by volunteer are allowed to register and go Lay your earthly fancies down , trade a boatman , but is a handy man and home again until called up by the authori- And in the vast Cathedral leave him ; willing to make himself generally useful ties . But we must not dwell too much on this God accept him , Christ receive him . doing odd jobs . one side of Lord Roberts ' activities , under- The service concluded with the hymn , The committee thank the following for taken at an age when most men feel Now the Labourer's task is o'er , " and the gifts of food : Mrs. Cotton , Mrs. Harkness , that their has been done . work We playing of the " Dead , March " in " Saul . " Mrs. Price , Mrs J. H. Sainsbury , unnamed know how anxious he Was for the vegetables ; also trunks from Mr. Innell and social and moral welfare of the sol- Commander Hudson , dier , when he had secured him . To no Mrs. Barker would be glad of butter , this one side of Lord Roberts ' activities , at The N.0.0's and men of the Royal Army bacon , rabbita , pork , etc. , or any dry goods . any age when most men feel that their work Medical Corps , who left Hereford for the Donations should be sent to the Hon . has been done . We know how anxious he front , are now serving with the 7th Cavalry Treasurer , Mr. H. Stevenson , the Capital was for the social and moral welfare of the Brigade Field Ambulance , attached to the and Counties Bank , and communications soldier , when he had secured him . To no 3rd Cavalry Division British Expeditionary should be addressed to the Hon . Sec . , Mr. one , probably , more than to Lord Roberts Force , and we are pleased to say are all alive A. E. Barker , of Edenhurst , Gloucester - road , do we owe the greatly improved tone and and well , and doing useful work in the fir Ross . conduct of our Army . Quietly and un - 1 ing line . Press Association Telegrams . " Ross Gazette " Office , Wednesday afternoon . shirts , socks , and scarves for the many Ter- desperate adventure and that it ought not God in all things . A solo " Rock of Ages , " to succeed . With an unbeaten and superior which was much appreciated , was beautifully LONDON CORN MARKET . ritorials from Ross and district who are serv - Fleet , with all our flotillas intact and on rendered by Mrs. A. Mogg Wheat and flour unchanged and quiet . Barley their guard , and with the considerable forces oats , and maize steady and quiet . Other articles which we possess on land , the chances are all WORKMEN OF THE ALLIED NATIONS . unchanged in value at present . against success . We can admit this freely , ing in various ways . 25 10 and still believe that the changes and chances of modern war are so many that the adventure may not prove in practice to be so insane as it is supposed to be . " E COMPANY . Previously acknowledged Donation from Mrs. Jackson . Socks from Miss Gwatkin , Mrs. Evans , Mrs. Towmond and children Scarves from Mias Wintle and Mr. Party . ARMY SERVICE CORPS ( WELSH DIVISION ) . The following gifts are acknowledged : Socks and money , Mrs. Davies , Mrs. A. Parry , Miss Clifford , Miss Sherwood , Miss Thomas , Messrs . Barnwell , Fisher , Power , Lowe , Sainsbury Scarves , Mrs. Potts , Miss Southam . Shirts , Miss Harvey . Ouffs , Mrs. Potts OFFERS OF WORK . HUNTING APPOINTMENTS The Board of Trade has issued notices in- viting workmen of the Allied nations in Eng- land to apply for work through the Labour Exchanges . Locally , the list of trades who work is available can be seen , and all inform- THE SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE HOUNDS will meet ation obtained , at the Hereford Labour Dindor Court Baturday , November 28 Exchange , 7 , Commercial - street . Tuesday , December 1 .......... ....... Kilpeck .Piots Cross Saturday , December 5 At 11 a.m. ROSS HARRIERS . ...... Whitfield Court Friday , November 27 ....... Weston Cross Tuesday , December 1 At 11 a.m. COMFORTS FOR ROSS MEN . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Sir , May I appeal to the kindness of DE WET WOUNDED . your readers to help in collecting some warm comforts for the men of the King's Shrop- In South Africa the rebellion is coming to ahire Regiment . I think I am right in say- an end . De Wet , who has been slightly ing that the majority of our men from Ross wounded , is losing his influence with his fol and neighbourhood serving in the Regular lowers . His commando is very short of am Forces , belong to the K.B.L.I. The Colonel of my son's battalion writes munition . The rebels are surrendering daily in amall parties . |