Ross Gazette 26th November 1914 - Page 2
Ross Gazette 26th November 1914 - Page 2
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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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WANTED . ADVERTISEMENTS under this heading are inserted at the special prepaid rate of 24 words for 1s . Three insertions , 2s . WANTED I PUBLIO NOTIOES . ROSS UNION . the undersigned hereby give Notice , that the AUDITS for the Half - year ended the 31st day of March , 1914 , of the ACCOUNTS THE ROSS GAZETTE - THURSDAY , NOVEMBER 26 , 1914 . PUBLIC NOTICES . Goodrich Reading Room . HOLDING , of the above - mentioned Union and of the several A PATRIOTIC DANCE SMALL mixed . To enter Candlemas or Lady - Day . Must be good house , near road . - Apply , W. , Office . " Gazette WANTED COTTAGE and Garden near School , Church , Town , or Village Low Rent . - Apply , Hicks , Iron House , Mordi- ford . Parishes therein , and of the ACCOUNTS for the year ended the 31st day of March , 1914 , of the PARISH COUNCILS or PARISH MEET- INGS for the Rural Parishes in such Union , and ofpany by anob of will or in part by such Councils or Meetings , will commence at the Boardroom of the Guardians of the Poor of the said Union on MONDAY , the 7th day of DECEMBER , 1914 , at 11 o'clock in the Dated this 17th day of November , 1914 . ( Signed ) R. G. WOODYATT , WANTED , a respectable DAY GIRL , forenoon . about 14 or 15 - Apply , Mrs. JEFFERY , Station - street , Ross . REQUIRED , good Cook , not under 30 , L Wages up to £ 35 ( Kitchenmaid kept ) for Ross ; superior General with knowledge of Cook- ing ; for Country - Generals , Houseparlourmaid . DISENGAGED , Cook General , aged 25 , excel- lent references ; young Lady for Confectionery ; also Out - door Man - Servant , Betweenmaids , and Bazaar , Ross . Housemaid . - Apply , Mrs. DAVIS , Domestic ISENGAGED , House parlourmaids , references ; also young Girls , 16 to 19 . WANTED , immediately , Cook , £ 25 to £ 30 ; Cook - Generals , wages £ 16 to £ 20 ; useful Help , also Generals . Private Greeting Xmas Cards Ladies are asked to inspect books and note prices . Mrs. WHEELWRIGHT , 31 , High - street , Ross . WANTED , good IRONERS , and young GIRL for calendar . - Apply , Ross BANI- TARY LAUNDRY Co. PRINT- ING DEPARTMENT . - Gazette Office . WA ANTED , a strong MAN to assist in Warehouse . - J . BARNWELL and SON , Grocers , Rosa . WANTED , young BOY , live in , look after pony , and make himself useful round house . - HONE , Ruxton , Kings Caple . H Office , OM GREEN . BOY WANTED to sell Ross Gazette'a . " - Apply , Gazette CHEMICAL Agents , PERSONS WANTED . MANURES . - with good farming connection , to represent old - established firm . Exceptionally high com- mission to suitable men . - Write Box A 981 , LEE and NIGHTINGALE , Liverpool . ANTED , experienced smart LAD . W Donage and make himself useful on farm ( in or out ) . Reference required . - Apply , T. A. Lock , Pengethley , Ross . TRONG MAN REQUIRED ( well used STRONG MAN ( well uncy . Must be well recommended . - Apply , WILLIAM HALL and Co. ( Monmouth ) , Ltd. , Monmouth . WA WANTED , experienced MAN to look after Cattle . Reference required . Good Cottage and Garden . - PARRY , Whitfield Court , Ross - on - Wye . AGGONER WANTED , good plough- W. Reference required . Good cottage and garden . - STONE , Penrose , St. Weonards , Hereford . WANTED , married man , WAGONER , cottage and garden found . - GEORGE GANE , Wilson Farm , Peterstow , Ross . TH THE FORDIAN TRADING CO . , Cin- derford , are BUYERS of large quantities of WHITE OATS . Send samples with lowest prices . TO BE LET . ADVERTISEMENTS under this heading are inserted at the special prepaid rate of 24 words for 1s . Three insertions , 2s . BOARD and LODGINGS ; would suit Business Young Lady . Moderate terms . Ashfield . - Apply , A. , " Gazette " Office . NORN EXCHANGE , ROSS . - Two con- C Distriot Auditor of the Here- fordshire Audit District . ROSS RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL . NOTICE OF AUDIT . JOTICE is hereby given , that the NOTIC AUDIT of the ACCOUNTS of the above- named Rural District Council , for the Half - year ended the 31st day of March , 1914 , will take Offices , Ross , on MONDAY , the 7th day of DECEMBER next , at 11 o'clock in the Forenoon , and that such Accounts will be open to the inspection of all Ratepayers and Owners of Property in the said district for seven days previous to such Audit . Dated this 23rd day of November , 1914 . J. FRED . ARNOLD , Union Offices , Ross . a Olerk to the Council . ROSS STARR BOWKETT 575TH BUILDING SOCIETY . MEETING of the MEMBERS of A the above Society will be held at BANK OFFICES , Ross , on FRIDAY , the 4th day of DECEMBER , 1914 , at 8 p.m. , to approve of a Scheme for Winding Up the Society . By Order , GEORGE B. KEMP , Bank Offices , Ross , Nov. 25th , 1914 . G.W.R. EXCURSIONS . Secretary . WEDNESDAY , DECEMBER 2 . DAY TRIP to BIRMINGHAM . Leave Ross 8.5 a.m. For details , see bills or send post card to Stations or Offices . FRANK OTTER , General Manager ... During the War Will be held in the above Room On Tuesday , Dec. 1st , 1914 . Dancing 9 till 2 . YORKE'S BAND will be in attendance . Admission - Ladies , la .; Gentlemen , 1s . 6d . Children's Afternoon Concert . DECEMBER th . Every item on the Programme will be for Children , bal Adults will find them equally enjoyable . A Miniature Programme will be printed , which may be kept as a Bouvenir . Every Child is asked to bring & Toy , which will be given to the Belgian Ohildren . Children's Tickets , 1/6 ( Reserved ) , 1 / - , and 6d . Adults , 2 / - ( Reserved ) , 1/6 , and 1 / - . Book your Beats early . At our last Concert many were not able to gain admission . With the Darker Days of Winter many find it trying to read or sew . It is not wise to unduly strain ' the eyes . Let me test them and supply the means of relief nature tells you are necessary when she forces you ( a ) to hold print farther back ; ( b ) to press your hands to your eyes ; ( c ) to close your eyes for a while , or when she speaks even more plainly by causing the eyes to smart or burn . Spectacles and eye glasses from 2s . 6d . J. H. HART , Chemist , OPTICIAN ( by Examination of Spectacle Makers ' Company and British Optical Association ) , " Man of Ross " House , Ross . 66 KYRLE " HEINS & CO . PICTURE PALACE , 53 , BROAD ST . , AND 31 , CHURCH ST . , WILL ALLOW HEREFORD , 30 per cent . ( 6 / - in the £ ) OFF ALL NEW PIANOS AND ORGANS FOR CASH . Carriage Paid . Tuned Twelve Months Free . EASY TERMS ARRANGED . venient ROOMS ( 30ft . by 15ft . and 18ft . OUR TUNERS VISIT ROSS WEEKLY by 18ft . ) may be Rented cheaply , either as Offices or for occasional Committee or other Meetings ; Dancing or Music Olaeses . - Apply , CooРEв and PREECE , ROSS . ASHFIELD PARK , Ross . Convenient RESIDENCE , healthiest and pleasantest situation . Apply , Messrs . COLLINS , Solicitors , Ross . To TO LET , HASLEMERE , Over - Ross . Dining and drawing rooms , four bedrooms , bathroom , boxrooms . Good garden . Immediate possession . - W . J. KEMP , Steam Saw Mills , Ross . LET , a good GARDEN at Duxmere , To Ross , well planted with bush fruit trees . A summer house . Apply to Mr. HEWETT , Colin- ton , Ross . SALES BY PRIVATE CONTRACT ADVERTISEMENTS under this heading are inserted at the special prepaid rate of 24 words . for 1s . Three insertions , 2s . OLD ENGLISH COCKERELS and Heins & Co. , Hereford . Stop at Brown's ! WANTED ! Any Quantity of RABBITS . FRESH FISH Daily .. ICE PULLETS FOR SALE . - PREECE , Erding Supplied in large or small quantities . Trade ton , Ross . OR SALE , good Cooking POTATOES ; Fo also prime old HAY , delivered in Ross and neighbourhood . - J . KEENE , Weir End . BIE IBBY'S PIG MEAL , the cheapest and most profitable pig meal on the market . Unequalled for rapid fattening and profitable results . Prices on application . Prompt delivery guaranteed . Ross Corn and Cattle Markets at tended . - Apply , DOUGLAS SMITH , Monmouth . MPORTANT TO MOTHERS . - Every HARRISON'S IMPORTANT TO of her Child should use supplied . - All kinds of . SALT kept in stock . W.J.BROWN Wholesale and Retail FISH , FRUIT , & POTATO MERCHANT HERRING OURER , & c . " RELIABLE " NURSERY POMADE . 54 , Over Ross Street , Ross . One application killa all Nits and Vermin , beautifies and strengthens the Hair . In Tins , 44. and 9d . Telegrams - Brown , F.M , Ross . Postage , 1d . - GEO . W. HARRISON , Chemist Reading . Sold by Chemists . Agent for Ross , H. HART ( late T. MATTHEWS ) , Chemist . L ° PUBLIC NOTICES . 2/6 REWARD . OST , on Monday , between Ashfield and High - street , a gentleman's small brown leather PURSE . - Anyone returning same to the Police Station or the " Gazette " Office will re- ceive above reward . OST , a sable coloured COLLIE DOG . Finder rewarded . Detainer prosecuted.- J. G. PROTHEBOE , Rudge , Rosa . Lo LOST , on Nov. 19th , between Mitchel- dean and Rosa , or Ross and Whitchurch , Rushmore MOTOR HEADLIGHT and Bracket . Finder will be rewarded . - F . J. O. CURTIS , Ganarew , Monmouth . ' Phone 69 T.A.WATKINS CHIMNEY SWEEP , 45 , NEW STREET , Ross - on - Wye . Soliciting your kind patronage and support . All Orders promptly attended to . R ROACHES and . BEETLES COOK The Rose Gazette , Ltd. , Harrison's " Reliable " Rat Poison . Cats and Dogs will not tonoh tt . Vermin dry up and leave no smell , Prioes 6d . , 18. , 28. 3d , and 38 , 8d . Postage , 2d.-G. W. HARRISON , Chemist , Reading . Bold by Chemiste . Agent for Ross , H. HART ( late T. MATTHEWS ) , Chemist . STATIONERS , BOOKSELLERS , PRINTERS , PUBLISHERS , ACCOUNT BOOK MAKERS , & a . HIGH STREET , ROSS . ROSS . FLO and MACK ( The Quaint Two ) , In their very funny pot - pourri Act , intro- ducing SINGING , DANCING , PÅTTER , and ACROBATIC TABLE . PICTURES . November 26-28 . WITHIN THE LION'S REACH . ( Coloured Feature Film , over 3,000ft . ) . PATHE'S WAR GAZETTE and other films . NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAMME . Star Engagmeent of BRIDSTOW BROS . COMEDIANS and DANCERS . PICTURES . November 30 to December 2 . A BOND THAT BINDS NOT ( Feature , over 8,000 ft . ) . LOYAL SOUTH AFRICA . PATHE'S WAR GAJETTE and other films . December 3 to December 5 . HIS GUIDING STAR PUBLIO NOTICES , Seasonable Notes . Cold Feet and Sleep . No greater comfort was ever invented than the Hot Water Bottle . We have an enormously large stock at unusually low prices . With care , one of our best quality will last something like 10 years . We have a cheaper quality ( 88. 11d . ) , which also will give good service . Do not neglect that Cold . If it is on the chest with a dry hard cough , get a bottle of Matthews ' Cough Elixir , 1s . It relieves at once . If it is one of those stuffy influenza colds , catarrh , with running at eyes and nose and a hot dry feeling in the throat , Mentho - Pynoline is marvellously effec- tive . Your simply inhale it . It clears the head and stops the sneezing , 101d . To Fortify the System against the rigours of Winter : Emulsion , 1s . and 1s . 9d . Malt and Oil , Is . 3d . and 2s . 3d . Iron Tonio , 18 . Cod Liver Oil no advance in prices . J. H. HART , Pharmaceutical Chemist , " MAN OF ROSS " HOUSE , ROSS . 1,000 Christmas . Boxes . " BREKTIT . " A simple and ingenious Building Toy . KLIPTIKO . " Unequalled for providing profit- able amusement and instruction in or out of doors . " HAPPYNAK . " Basiest to build and gasiest to take apart . HARBUTT'S PLASTICINE . Modelling made clean and easy . THE CHILD'S DELIGHT . The Popular Game of TABLE CROQUET . TABLE TENNIS . The Skilful Game- POT - SHOT . The most interesting and exciting Game ever invented . THE NEW WAR GAME SHOOTING THE GERMANS . STEAM ENGINES , STEAM BOATS , & o . , & a . SEE OUR WINDOWS . FRANK HILL & CO . , ROSS . ( Coloured Feature Film , over 3,000 ft . ) . Immediate Cash Advances PATHE'S WAR GALETTE - and other films . Doors open at 7.80 p.m. Commence at 8 . Matinees Saturdays at 8. Doors open 2.30 . Two Evening Performances Saturday 6.80 and 8.30 . Doors open at 6 and 8 . Prices :, 1s . , 6d . , and 8d . DO NOT WAIT until you are really ill before resort- ing to treatment . Immediate attention should always be given to minor ailments lest they lead to more serious trouble . A bilious headache , a tendency to constipa- tion , a feeling of discomfort after eating , impaired appetite : these are all symptoms that two of the most important organs in the body - the stomach and the liver are not working satisfactorily . The right remedy to TAKE whenever there is the slightest suspicion that all is not well with the digestion organs of Beecham's Pills . Those who have tried this remedy , and they now number a great multitude , are entirely satisfied that , for correct- ing ailments of the stomach and the liver , there is nothing to surpass BEECHAM'S PILLS . Sold everywhere in boxes , price 1/1 ( 56 pills ) & 2/3 ( 168 pilla ) . LAMPS TO BE LIGHTED . Thursday , Nov. 26th to Thursday , Deo . 3rd Thursday 4.57 Monday ... 4.56 Friday 4.67 Tuesday ... 4.54 Baturday 4.56 Sunday 4.54 Wednesday . Thursday 4.53 4.53 MRS . RS . MORETON wishes to thank her many Friends who sent flowers and expressions of sym- pathy in her sad bereavement . 1 , Oakland Terrace , Tudorville , Bons , Birth PURE HOME - MADE BREAD delivered daily to Newnham Smith , Mr. P. Seymour Mrs. all parts of the town . B. H. Soras , 17 , Schomberg , the Misses - Turner , Mrs , Thorpe , Gloucester - road , Ross - Advt , Mrs. Verschoyle , Mrs. Wilton , Mrs. . THE COAT " for winter is undoubtedly the Wintle , Mr. Wall , Mrs. Wooler , Mr. Wat- N. and C. " ( Nicholson and Co. ) in kins . Miss Yates . She wishes also to thank light , medium , knd heavy weights , the following for offers of help : Ross Ambu- proofed by special process and guar - lance Men's detachment , and working par- anteed to keep ont e day's rain . Sole agent ties for making garments . for Ross and District , T. MAPP , High - street ; Mrs. Foster has kindly given the rent of also agent for the celebrated Dexter " the hospital for six months , and in addition Coats , Ladies and Gent.s ( established over a has lent furniture and beds . quarter of a century ) .- Advt . Further subscriptions would be gladly re- ceived . Ross Soolal Welfare Assoolation . HEREFORD VOLUNTEER TRAINING Conrs . - There is not the slightest doubt that the Volunteer Training Corps is booming in Hereford , says a local dontemporary . At a recent public meeting HARVEY . On 22nd November , 1914 , at Bicknor it was announced that 150 names had been en- House , English Bicknor , Glos , the wife of rolled . About 40 were added at that meeting . Thomas F. Harvey , of a daughter . and recruits have been coming in at the rate of MAURIon . - On the 24th November , at Hove , about 20 a day . On Tuesday the numbers were THE ANNUAL MEETING . Bussex , to Mr. and Mrs. H. Maurice ( née Yates ) nearly up to 250 , and there is every prospect that The annual meeting of the above Associa- ason ( stillborn ) . this number will be added to considerably in the tion was held in the Lower Schoolroom on Heaths . next week or so . Tuesday afternoon , when the Chairman , Col Four - November 12 , at Brampton - streel , Ross by fine lime - light views , as given by Edward were Mrs. Ley Miss Gee , Miss Sparrow Miss LECTURE . - A lecture on Queensland , Illustrated O. R. Middleton , presided . Others present the wife of the late Thomas Foster , of Over- Blundell , Leq .. Professor Emeritus , of the Royal Hewett , the Rev. R. T. A. Money - Kyrle Ross , Ross , aged 62 years . MANSON . On November 22nd , at 2 , Bigstone Agricultural College , Cirencester , in the Congre- the Rev. W. A. Powicke , the Bev . J. W Villas , Tatshill , Chepstow , Lydia Mary gational Bohoolroom , on Tuesday last . Major Kettle , Capt . R. H. Verschoyle , Mr. J. E. Kathleen , the dearly - beloved wife of John James Kelly presided , and spoke of bis own vial . Hewett , Mr. Henry Southall , Mr. H. T. Manson , and only daughter of Joseph and to Australia , and his special interest in the olly Blake , Mr. F. Ricketts ( secretary ) , etc. Lydia Cope Rudge , of Taffley Avenue , Glon- of Sydney . The Professor showed 90 slides , and gave an excellent conspectus of the splendid ra cester , aged 29 years . PEYTON . - November 20th , at The Cedars , " sources and progress of the colony . The lecturer's Kempsey , Fanny , the beloved wife of N. J. fand of humour in relating his own experiences had now been in working order for five years , Peyton , Esq . , aged 63 . was much appreciated by a good audienos . and personally he thought it had done its FARM SALE . On Tuesday last Messrs . work extremely well . Altogether there had Dampier . Footitt , and Bennett held a most been 94 cases investigated , and out of these successful sale of live and dead farming 72 cases had been given assistance , 19 had stock a tHazlehurst Farm , Walford , under been refused , and three had been dealt with instructions from Mr. F. Matthews , who is by the Soldiers and Sailors Families ' leaving . In the implement section platform times : one seven times : two six times , three -Association . One case was relieved ten scales and weights made £ 2 58. Od . , Ladder four times four three times , four twice , and 16s . , sheep trough 9s . , sheep rack 196. , mow- In Memoriam . HANOOX . - In loving memory of John , the beloved husband of Elenor Hancox , of Linton , formerly of Ryeford , who died November 20th , 1913 . Interred in the Baptist Burial Ground , Rye Until the day break and the shadows ford . flee away . A. W. URSELL , Waterloo Monumental Works 10 , OANTILUPH - ROAD , ROSS . SOLE AGENT for this Distrios for the beautiful SILVER GREY CORNISH GRANITE . These Monuments supplied at about Half the Price of other Graniten . Established 1885 W. G. STORR - BARBER , гов BEST MONUMENTAL WORK IN ALL ITS BRANCHES , BATISFACTION GUARANTEED . ESTIMATES FREE ROSS ( LATE OVERTON ) . WORKS LEOMINSTER ( ETAB . 1840 ) . Funeral Furnishing : Funerals quietly and efficiently conducted , with due regard to economy . Competent Management . Personal Attendance . Mourning Orders Receive prompt attention : Every requisite supplied . ( Ltd. ) Bunning & Sowersby Funeral Directors , 2 , MARKET PLACE , ROBB . Telephone - 88 Telegrams- " Bunning - Sowersby , Ross . " LOCAL NEWS . THE CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS . Col. MIDDLETON said this institution ing machine £ 4 , horse rake £ 4 2s . 6d . , nar eleven once each . In each case almost in- ing machine £ 4 , horse rake £ 4 2s . 6d . , nar- variable relief had been given by means of tickets for groceries , ensl and such like , and row wheel waggon £ 10 , broad wheel cart £ 5 158 , set long gears £ 1 17s . 6d . , short all cases where relief had been considered gears £ 2 78. , chaff cutter £ 3 . In the stock desirable it had been given . Information re- department two cows made £ 14 15s and garding the applicants was obtained by their £ 12 17s . 6d . respectively , one two - year - old able : they also had the help of the Superin- secretary , whose services were most valu- bullock £ 12 , heifer £ 10 12s . 6d .. yearling tendent of Police , and then they had the steer £ 7 2s . 6d .. and steer calf £ 4 . The competition in the horse section was very brisk , and satisfactory prices were realised . Ewes made up to 478. 6d , and a ram £ 3 88 . Ross Red Cross Hospital . most valuable services of the ladies , and it was upon the information received in this way that assistance was given . Mr. Ricketts ( their secretary ) , was a most useful officer , in fact he hardly knew what they would do without him , and all they paid him was £ 5 a year for his services . The ladies , too , had heen most energetic in their work , and he did wish to impress upon them that it was most desirable that they should continue this good work and get in the subscrip- tions for the future work ( applause ) . READY FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WOUNDED . During the past few days we have had the pleasure of making an inspection of the Ross THE TREASURER'S REPORT , ETC. Red Cross Hospital in the Gloucester - road . and we are pleased to be able to report that Mr. HEWETT , the treasurer , presented the hospital is now ready for the acceptance his report , which showed that the income of any wounded soldiers or sailors that may during the past year amounted to £ 38 9s . be sent by headquarters . As we have stated 8d . , which included the balance brought for- before , Cradoc Villa proves an ideal resi- ward of £ 21 15s .. the subscriptions £ 14 dence for such an institution , while its 10s . , and from lodging house tickets sold Nearly £ 2 4s . 8d . On the expenditure side the re- situation is all that can be desired . all the rooms are exposed to the warm sun- lief given cost £ 17 11s . 9d . , lodging house hine , which during the winter months is tickets £ 1 188. 8d . , hire of room 15s . , print- most essential in all cases of illness , while ing £ 1 1s . 6d . , Mr. Ricketts ' salary £ 5 , there is a pleasant garden which will be sundries 18s . 1d . , making £ 28 15s . , thus used by the patients , when able to get out leaving a credit balance of £ 11 14s . 8d . of doors . The views , to be obtained from There were still a few outstanding items to the various wards , too . are very delightful . come in , but when those were paid there The hospital , in addition to the private would he , he thought , about £ 9 10s . to the rooms set apart for the staff , is divided into good . He was very interested in what Col. six wards , all of which have been fitted up . Middleton had said about the work of the and furnished on the most up - to - date lines . soldiers ' and Sailors ' Families ' Association , thanks to the unfailing generosity of so and what the Government were doing , but many lady and gentlemen subscribers , who with regard to their own Social Welfare As- reside in and around Ross . Altogether sociation they had always carefully avoided there are eighteen beds in the varioas wards duplicating relief . Sometimes they gave a There is also what is known as the convales- week's pay until the case had been dealt cent or day room , which will be used by with by the Board of Guardians and in those patients who will not he confined to avoiding the duplication of relief the As- their beds . Leading out of this day room is soiation had been very successful . They the conservatory , which has been transform- had had the help of the Superintendent of ed into a lavatory or washing room for the Police and the invaluable assistance given men . The sterilizing room is also well them by Mr. Ricketts . They had not re- arranged , and equipped . There is also a large fused a single deserving case , but they re- and commodious kitchen with large range , fused those whom they considered ought not and every convenience for cooking , and the to have asked for it . The most valuable performance of other household duties . In work done was perhaps shown by the number fact the whole building is so nicely arranged of refusals , and the fact that they had not that one cannot speak too highly of those encouraged the spirit of pauperism which who have had this work in hand . The seemed very rife in the town . He did hope whole of the work in fitting up the hospital that they would be able to keep the As- has been carried out by the local Red Cross Bociation had been very successful . and he hoped they would all live to see Detachment , to the members of which a word of praise is due for the tremendous it over - they would be able to go on as before ( applause ) .. amount of work - which they have treated as a labour of love that they have done in this direction , and they have every reason to he justly proud of the institution now it has been completed . As to the future of the hospital , we are assured that it will be run entirely on They Hewett re - elected hon . treasurer . The accounts were adopted , and Mr. The committee was re - elected en bloc . business principles , with an efficient staff Volunteer Training Corps for Ross . consisting of the following : -Commandant Mrs. Currey ; Quartermaster , Miss K. Mar- shall ; Sisters Nudd and Counsell , the former acting as resident Sister ; housekeeper , Miss Houldsworth ; two voluntary aid cooks ; and THE LONDON AND PROVINCES A DAY TRIP TO BIRMINGHAM is advertised for the nurses of the 1st voluntary aid detach- A SUCCESSFUL MOVEMENT . DISCOUNT COMPANY , Ltd. , Wednesday next . ment . The nurses will work in three shifts . Throughout the country there has been pre - eminently the leading establishment of PATRIOTIC CHRISTMAS CARDS , designed by British the first from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m .; the second shown a strong desire amongst civilians , its kind in the kingdom - lends large sums of artists , and printed by British workpeople . Pat- from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m .; and the night nurses from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. The Medical Officer some corps for home defene , where they can whose duties keep them at home , to join money daily to all classes . Among the ad- bern books sent an approval , Gazette Office . wlil be Dr. O. Bulloch , who has taken the learn the elements of military drill . In our vantages offered by the Company , the follow- " BURBERRY " CLIENTS in the district place of Dr. A. J. Campbell , now serving own town this spirit has been fostered by the ing deserve attention : No preliminary can place their orders with Messrs . WRIGHT with the R.A.M C. , at Hereford . charges whatever ; the despatch with which and Son , Ross , who are " Burberry " au- also add respecting the work of Dr. Camp- company of over 100 civilians has been form- We must National Reserve , with the result that a advances are completed ; the low rates of thorised agents for both ladies and gentle bell that the present efficiency of the de- ed , and is in regular training . It has now interest charged ; the system of small repay - men ' goods , and keep a full set of patterns tachment is chiefly due to his careful in- been decided to fall in line with the rest of ments extending over a period . Address all of all their specialities Weather - proof Gar - structions and lectures , in which he has al- the county by affiliating this company with applications ( in the strictest confidence ) to menta Sporting Garments , Gamefeather ways been ably assisted by Mrs. Counsell as The Manager , W. SHIRLEY , 48 , STOKES Tweed , and other Suitings , etc. , thus getting nurse ever since the detachment has been ing . Corps organised by Lord . Desborough , CROFT , BRISTOL ; or to local agent , Mr. expert advice and also saving the trouble of formed . GURNEY , 101 , East Street , Hereford . with the approval of the War Office . A full battalion will be raised in Herefordshire , and there is no reason why Ross and district should not supply two companies , including a cyclist section . FARMING AND THE WAR . Owing to increased demand for Fertilisers old - established firm require agents well acquainted with formers . Liberal Commission . Apply " Fertilisers , Brown , Gould & Co. , 132. Ralisbury Sa Fleet Rt .. Tondon THOUSANDS ! Laying 30- dos .; Two months old 10 - Three months 15 / -dos . Live Delivery . HUMMELL , Poudry Breeder . STRATFORD , ESSEX PULLETS BENGER'S FOOD for Delicate Infants . When infants are weakly from birth or through illness the digestive strength is naturally sub - normal , and as there is failure to extract full nourish- ment from ordinary food , malnutrition results . Benger's Food is especially recommended for developing delicate infants into strong robust children . BENGER'S Food is sold by Chemists , etc. , everyw Benger's Booklet - A little work of authority on the special fading of Infants , Invalids , And the Aged , will be seut pot free on application to : BENGER'S FOOD , Ltd. , Manchester , Bag Branch Offen - NEW YORK ( USA ) Williams Street , SYDNEY NW . ) siz . Pit Street Canadian Agrarational Drag & dimical Co. , Ltd. , Gabriel Etreet , Montrent and Branch throughout Canada 34 B a . personal visit to their showrooms . LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS . The hospital will be open for inspection by IN AID OF THE CHILDREN . - There was quite a large audience present at the Kyrie Picture Palace any of the subscribers or donors of furniture on Monday afternoon , when an entertainment every afternoon , from two till four , until was given in aid of the funds of the Ross Chil- the patients arrive . dren's Care Committee , which is doing such good work in the town and district . The programme consisted of special films , " The Three Musket- eers , " The Relief of Lucknow , " and " The " Beauties of France , " Pathe's War Gazette , On conclusion of lease , J. H. some most interesting scenes on the Battlefields Bussell , Esq . in France was also shown . The result of the en Mrs. Barclay tertainment from a pecuniary point of view was Mrs. Booker ... very satisfactory . General and Mrs. Clive . PALACE The recent excellent programmes Mrs. Clayton at the Kyrle Picture Palace are this week Mrs. Child H. Chapman , Esq . being well maintained . The turn is pro- risus . d . the Central Association of Volunteer Train- Now that there is a prospect of this The following subscriptions are also grate- voluntary movement being recognised as an fully acknowledged : - Todi organised force for home defence , and a corps for the Territorial and Regu- lar Army , there is no longer any question 500 as to the duty of every able - bodied civilian 200 devoting a part of his leisure hours to learn- 500ing the art of war . As all the officers on the active list have 2000 100been drawn from the district for the war , 20-0 there is some difficulty in finding officers , 300 but we are fortunate in having a veteran 500 volunteer in Major Kelly , who is most en- 1 thusiastic in promoting any measure which will be useful in the defence of the country . 10 0. Major Kelly is commandant of the new corps 1 1.0 and he has keen and efficient drill instruc- 100tors who are rapidly bringing the company 5 up to a very good standard . Some of the 500 members are working their way up to be- come section commanders , and when it is re- 100membered that hardly a man in the whole 5 company had any knowledge of military 050 matters before the war broke out , it speaks . 1 10 well for their aptitude and zeal that they 020 have made such progress in the course of a 10 few weeks . A signalling corps is doing use- ful work , and a cyclist section could be form- vided by Flo and Mack in a singing , dane- Per Mrs. Foster ing , patter , and acrobatic act , in addition Mrs. Green ( Badminton Club ) to which there is a fine selection of films , Mrs. Harkness Rev. A. Lyne including two special coloured pictures , over Maurice , Esq . and Mrs. Maurice 3,000 feet in length , and Pathe's War Mrs. Prevost Gazette . Next week's turn is the Bridstow Brothers , comedians and dancers . A fine Mrs. Purchas programme of pictures has been secured , H. Stevenson , Esq . and Mrs. R. H. Storey , Esq . including two lengthy feature films and a special war picture . Stevenson ... R. Stancliffe , Esq . No LONG PULL IN Boss . At a meeting of the The Misses Seabright Brewers and Licensed Victuallers of Ross , held Mrs. Smart at the New Inn on Friday evening last , it was Anon unanimously decided to raise the price of beer Miss L. Sparrow in accordance with the new tax levied by the Government for war purposes . It was also decided that only exact measure , and no long pall , should be given . OTHER GIFTS . 200 £ 56 19 ed if an instructor can be found .. Below we give the list of parades : - Tuesdays . Parade at Drillhall , Cantilupe- road , at 3 p.m. Wednesdays . - Parade at Drillhall , at 8 p.m. Saturdays . Parade at Drillball , at 3 p.m. Friday , at Drillhall , at 8 pm . N.C.O.'s Class . Monday , Tuesday , and Fridays at 8 p.m. Squad Drill for Recruits , Tuesdays and Mrs. Currey wishes to most gratefully TOBACCO FOR THE FRONT Some hundreds thank the following ladies and gentlemen of Tommies in France have received welcome for furnishings for the home either lent or parcels of tobacco through the generosity of given : -Mrs . Allen , Mrs. Ashmore , Mrs. our many subscribers to the " Ross Gazette " Armitage , Mrs. Barclay , Mrs. Barker ( work Tobacco Fund . Over 700 parcels have been done by Secondary School ) , Mr. Barnwell , sent or are on their way , most of them to Miss Bird , Mrs. Booker , Miss Bowyer , Mr. the King's Shropshire Light Infantry , the Baldwin , Mr. Barter , Mrs. Child , Mrs. Cot- regiment of regulars which recruits in our trel , Mrs. Clive , Mrs. Coates , Mrs. Cox , Mrs. district . From letters sent home by local Currey , Mrs. Crump , Mrs. Craigie , Mrs. men we gather that the men of the K.S.L.I. Deakin , Mrs. Dixon , Mrs. Gape , Mrs. Green , have done heroic work in the trenches , and Miss E. Guy , Mrs. Guy , Gayton Scouts , Mr. the parcels of tobacco will be an inestimable Hall , Miss R. Hall Miss Harvey , Mrs. boon during the bitter weather to which Harris , Mrs. Hewitt , Mrs. Hope Edwards , they are exposed . This week we have re- Mrs. Habard , Mrs. Ingles , Mrs. Lee , Mrs. ceived a further sum of £ 7 68. 6d . Jones , Mrs. Kersey , Mrs. Lavie , Miss La les at 3.15 p.m. Range , Henry - street , Mondays and Fridays , Rifle Practice on the Miniature Rifle 7 to 10 p.m. GOODRICH SECTION . Sundays . Parade at Goodrich Court Stab- LINTON SECTION . Wednesdays . Parade at Schoolroom , Lin- Recruits . Men wishing to join should ap- DISTINCTION FOR Rosa METEOROLOGIST We Terrière , Miss D. Lighton , Mrs. Littledale , hear that Mr. F. J. Parsons , the official meteor Mr. Moore , Mrs. Moffatt , Mrs. Mew , Mrs. ologist in charge of H.M. weather obeervatory , Marshall , Mrs. Middleton , Mrs. Money- Chasedale , Ross , has been admitted to the Fellow . Kyrle , Mrs. O'Neil , Mr. Pike , Mrs. Porter , ton . at 7.30 . abip of the Royal Meteorologionl Booleky Mr. Pembridge , Miss Palmer , Mrs. Prevost , ( F.R.Met.Boo . ) , although he is at present serving Mrs. Pybus , Mrs. Potts , Manley Power , Esq . , ply during parade or to the hon . sec . , Mr. in the Royal Army Medical Corps , Hereford . Mrs. Sheil , Miss Southall , Mrs. Smart , Mrs. G. M. Morton , " Gazette " Office , Ross . The Great War Sale RESULT EXCEEDS ALL ANTICI PATIONS . OVER £ 350 REALISED ' A WORTHY APPRECIATION OF OU TERRITORIALS . MOTOR REALISES £ 42 17s . The immense success of the Great W Sale on behalf of our local Territorials 1 cansed the greatest pleasure amongst who worked so well to bring about this en Never have the people of Ross been mo united in their determination to surpass previous charitable efforts , and this spin even more than the handsome financial sult , will hearten the boys who are doi their duty for their homes and country . As we announced in our last issue , o £ 200 was realised on the first day of sale . but it was found impossible to dispo of the whole of the articles in one day . that the horses , carriages , motor , etc. , h to be sold on Thursday last . A large cro of sportsmen assembled in St. Mary - stre on Thursday afternoon to witness the sale a handsome Irish mare . generously given the new Master of the Ross Harriers , Ca W. R. R. Ker , of Alton Court . The mare h been ridden by Mr. S. Greatrex Yates , se retary to the Harriers , at the opening me at Gillow , and a greatly admired . R ding opened somewhat quietly at £ 20 , b after a few words from the auctioneer a Mr. Yates , there was a spirited competitio and cheers were frequently given as fre bids were made , and when the hammer f to th hid of Mr. Jack Jones , Treworgan , £ 81 10s . , there was quite an outburst of e thusiasm . Cant . Ker has already prov himself a good friend to the farmers , n this generous gift . which has helped so m terially to swell the funds for our you men in the Territorials is most highly appr ciated . A cart horse presented by Mr. Albe Lewis , Monmouth , failed to evoke any spor ing interest , and it was sold for a small su The carriages were then sold in the King Head Hotel vard . one very useful for wheeler , making 6 guineas . An adjour ment was then made to the Corn Exchang where Mr. F. Cooper and Mr W. H. Foot disposed of a number of saddles , beds , a miscellaneous articles left over from the s Out of the enormous collection , every arti found a purchaser . Many a family will able to face a severe winter with confiden because they were able to hny warm an useful clothing , etc. , at the Great War S at a nominal price , whilst the sum total ceived is far more than was ever anticipate The motor car realised no less than 42 17 and was secured hv Mr. Carr . gardener Mrs. Harkness . Weston - under - Penyard . Although it is impossible to mention t army of willing helpers . we feel that owners of the organ deserve a word thanks . The organ was freely lent for t sale , and by the efforts of Mr. Hi G Por and the owners . about 50s , was realised the fund . As the organ is their means livelihood , its loan was a most generous tion . Sincere thanks are also due to Mess Bradley , who allowed the use of the C Exchange Buildings for several days . are sure that all connected with the s will join in a word of praise for the h secretary , who devoted his whole time several days in organising and guiding venture to its successful issue . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Sir . As it is quite impossible for me thank personally the great army of contrib tors , purchasers , stallholders , repaire painters , charwomen , those who lent vario articles , those who lent men , trolleys a horses , those who lent motors , and the nu erous other voluntary helners at the aho I shall be glad if you would allow me to so through the medium of your paper . In all previous undertakings . I have he able to thank each helper , and do not 1 departing from the rule . but with the C dren's Concert now in hand for Decemb the clearing up of this sale and my own bu ness , I find my time fully occupied . That the sale was a success , there can no doubt , for it not only gave pleasure hundreds of people , but at the same ti made the magnificent profit of about £ 3 after paying all expenses , and that after district , had been well canvassed for ma other deserving funds . I must admit the result has exceeded most optimistic anticipations , and I since ly thank everyone who contributed either goods , money , or personal help to such excellent result . It is very gratifying to hoth the comm tee and myself that in no case did I rece a refusal for either gifts or help , and e my bold requests for motor , piano , horse were responded to immediately testifying to the patriotism and good nat of the inhabitants of Ross and District With your permission . Mr. Editor . I also take this opportunity of bringing next project before your readers ' notic more particularly the children - that is Children's Afternoon Concert in Decem of which due preliminary notice was gi on the secretarial hat worn by me at sale . The children have not yet been given opportunity of showing their patriotism , my committee think they would welcom concert for themselves . The profit will given to some good object to be annour later . As my committee would not like the cert to be a failure , might I ask every c who would like to come , to send me a p card at once to " Beaumont , " Ashfield . ing how many friends they will bring gentleman has promised to give one ticket to every fiftieth post card receive Every item on the programme will be children . Tickets , 1s . 6d .. 1s .. and 6d . ( 1s . 6d served ) . Adults , 2s . , 1s . 6d . , and 1s . ( 2s served ) . Children will be seated in the front of hall , and adults at the back . Every child who can spare a toy m bring one for the Belgian children .. Yours faithfully . H : J. PIKE , Hon . Se Belgian Refugees . The Refugees at the Hostel and at Lodging House continue to live as ha as is possible in the circumstances . Or the men , aged 47 , would be glad to work in or quite close to Ross . He trade a boatman , but is a handy man willing to make himself generally doing odd jobs . The committee thank the following gifts of food : Mrs. Cotton , Mrs. Harl Mrs. Price , Mrs. J. H. Sainsbury , unn vegetables ; also trunks from Mr. Innel Commander Hudson . Mrs. Barker would be glad of b bacon , rabbits , pork , etc. , or any dry g Donations should be sent to the Treasurer , Mr. H. Stevenson , the C and Counties Bank , and communic should be addressed to the Hon . Sec . A. E. Barker , of Edenhurst , Gloucester Rosa . |