Ross Gazette 5th November 1914 - Page 3
Ross Gazette 5th November 1914 - Page 3
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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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WANTED . ADVERTISEMENTS under this heading are inserted at the special prepaid rate of 24 words for ls . Three insertions , 2a . PUBLIC NOTICES . TENDERS are REQUIRED for the SUPPLY of TWENTY - FIVE QUARTERS of OATS ; SIX TONS of HAY ; FOUR TONS of PEAT MOSS ; WANTED to PURCAASE small patched to the RozAL HOTEL YARD , ROBE of GROUND , near Ross - L , " Gazette " Office , Ross . ANTED to Rent , Unfurnished , Country ; Detached ; Stabling , Garden , few SALOP , " Gazette " Office , Ross . sores of Pasture Land ; near Ross Apply INGLE YOUNG MAN REQUIRES Fred . - Apply , T. , " Gazette " Office , Ross . NOH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE . BELGIAN GENTLEMAN , War Refugee , desires to give LESSONS in h , Grammar , Literature , or History . modern Conversational Method . Private Lesson 28. each , or AI for 12. Classes of 10 ( advanced Classes arranged for or elementary ) 6s . for 12 . Lessons in Flemish , any dialect . children . Classes in Ross or Pupils Houses visited . - Ad . dress , M. F. PHONE , o / o Miss Symonds , Pengeth- ley , Ross . BOARD and LODGING . Live with family WA TANTED , a smart GIRL to learn Calender . Age 14. - Apply , RoBS SANITARY LAUNDRY Co. , Ltd. GENERAL PLAIN COOKING . Good Fond of Wages to suitable Person . Children . - Apply , references , Mrs. GRAY , Mill- brook , House , Ross . REQUIRED General , aged about 20 , House Parlourmaids , able to cook ; young Housemaid to be trained ; Cook - General for Monmouth , Kitchen- DISENGAGED - Several maid , and others . Housemaids , Invalid Attendant , Cook Housekeeper , and young General with knowledge of plain cooking , age 17 ; also one aged 19. - Apply , Mrs. DAVIS , Domestis Bazaar , Ross . DISENGAGED Nursery Governess , useful Help , Parlourmaid , House - Parlour- maids , several young Girls from 16 to 19 , all been out before . WANTED , immediately , good Plain Cook , good Cook - Generals , Generals , & c . - Apply Mrs. WHEELWRIGHT , High - street , Ross - on - Wye . WANTED immediately at SMITH's Cable Works , Lydbrook . ANTED , smart , active LAD , able to cycle . - W . J. SADLER , ROBB . WA UTCHERS . - WANTED , smart MAN BT Second in Slaughterhouse ; do good round and assist generally . Live out . - Apply , with references , WEBB and Co. , Butchers , Ross . WANTED , a young MAN to attend oow and pigs , and help in the gardens . GORDON , Mount Craig , Rozs . GROCERY . Required a respectable BOY , age about 14. - Apply , IRA WORK MAN , Grocer , Ross . ANTED , a strong BOY to milk and Wook after nag horse and garden . Live in . -S . BAYLIS , Sidonia , Sellack . AGGONER WANTED , good plough- and garden . - STONE , Penrose , St. Weonards , Hereford . ANTED , TENDERS for OLEAN- WING OUT TWO MILL PONDS . - Apply , RICHMOND , Aston Mill , near Ross . TO BE LET . NORN EXCHANGE , ROSS . - Two con- by 18ft . ) may be Rented cheaply , either as Offices or for occasional Committee or other Meetings ; Dancing or Music Classes . - Apply , CooPEB and PREECE , Ross . TOILET , No. 3 , RYEFIELD VILLAS , Gloucester - road , Ross , containing Two Bitting Rooms , 5 Bedrooms , and usual Domestic Offices . Early possession can be arranged.- Apply to DAVIES and Awax , House Agents , Gloucester - road , Ross . SHFIELD PARK , Ross . Convenient A RESIDENCE , healthiest and pleasantest situation . Apply , Messrs . COLLINS , Solicitors , Ross . LET , HASLEMERE , Over - Ross . TImmediate possession . - Apply , W. J. Kmr , Ross . LET , small COTTAGE , To Garden , near Coughton , Co. 3d . per good -Apply , WHITTINGHAM , Coughton .. NO LET , a good GARDEN at Duxmere , A summer house . Apply to Mr. HEWETT , Colin- ton , Ross . MPORTANT TO MOTHERS . - Every IMPORTANT TO One of her Child should use HARRISON'S RELIABLE " NURSERY POMADE . application kills all Nits and Vermin , beautifies and strengthens the Hair . In Tins , 41. and 9d . Postage , 1d . - GEO . W. HARRISON , Chemist Reading . Sold by Ohemists . Agent for Ross , H. HABT ( late T. MATTHEWS ) , Chemist . SALES BY PRIVATE OONTRACT STANDING TIMBER . FOSH POLEB and BIROH , in Two Park OR SALE , by Tender , 5 ACRES of Wood , and about 13 ACRES of LARCH , in Gayton Grove and Bayton Copse . - BYARD , Jays Green , Newent , will show the Lota . - Tenders ( by November 15th ) to H. J. MARSHALL , Gayton Hall , Ross . No Tender necessarily accepted . GUNS FOR SALE . Two beautiful Hammer Guns . English make . One only used three months . Owner giving up shooting.- Apply , D. , Gazette Office , Ross . POTATOES FOR SALE Sharpe's Ex- press , King Edward , Up - to - date , Ware , Beed and pig size . - Also 20 or 30 heavy corn - fed GEESE . Apply , D. LANE , Upton Bishop . and most profitable pig meal on the market , unequalled for rapid fattening and profitable reaults . Prices on application . Prompt delivery guaranteed . Ross Cattle and Corn Markets at Bended . - Apply , DOUGLAS SMITH , Monmouth . SALE OF LARCH TREES . PARISH OF LINTON . HE PARISH COUNCIL of the parish THE of LINTON invite TENDERS for the Send Samples and Prices , before 12 noon , on WEDNESDAY , NOVEMBER 11th , 1914 , to GEORGE B. KEMP , Bank Offices , Ross . Secretary . Children's Care Committee . N ENTERTAINMENT ( in aid of the Aands of the above ) will be held at the KYRLE PICTURE PALACE , ROSS ( By kind permission of the Proprietor ) , On MONDAY , NOV . 23rd , At 3 o'clock . Special Films are being procured . TICKETS - 5 / - , 3 / - , 2 / -- at JEFFERIES ' LIBRARY . Admission 1 / - and 6d . G.W.R. EXCURSIONS . MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS IN NOVEMBER . To London for short or long periods , from Hereford , Ross , Mitcheldean Road , Monmouth Troy , Monmouth May Hill , etc. THURSDAY , NOVEMBER 12 . To LONDON for 1 , 3 , 5 , or 8 Days . Leave Hereford , 6.15 a.m .; Ross , 6.44 ; Mitobeldean Road , 6.54 a.m. For details , see bills or send post card to Stations or Offices . FRANK OTTER , General Manager . THE ROSS GAZETTE PUBLIO NOTICES . BOOK YOUR SEATS IN ADVANCE . Prices : -30 . , 2. , and 1a . CORN EXCHANGE , ROSS . THURSDAY , NOV . 5th , Early Seats booked at the " Gazette " Office . Door for Ticket Holders , 7.30 . Doors open 7.45 . Commence 8.15 . MR . OHAS . INGLE PRESENTS MR . ALBERT CHEVALIER In his celebrated Song Character Impersonations , and in SPECIAL NEW ITEMS . Mr. CHEVALIER will appear as NAPOLEON in a new Boena , entitled , " NAPOLEON'S LAST DREAM , " Foreshadowing the Anglo - French Alliance , and the Dawn of Universal Peace . Mr. CHEVALIER will introduce his Latest Song , THE COSTER IN KHAKI " ( The Nipper grown up ) , and . by special desire , will appear as " THE CHELSEA PENSIONER " The Song of the Veteran whose son is at the Front ) , and in his great new Recruiting Song , " LINE UP LADS ! " Mr. CHEVALIER will be assisted by the well - known Bolo - Pianist and Composer , MR . ALFRED H. WEST , Who will play his latest Compositions , Russian Blay Dance , " and now Patriotic Fantasis , " 1914. " . MANAGER MR . CHAS . INGLE . The Great War Sale , TUESDAY , Nov. 17th . Will you spare something To help to make this the RECORD SALE . Proceeds to provide necessaries and comforts for the Looal Territorials . A LARGE ASSORTMENT of GOODS has already been received , including Motor Car , Dog Cart , Phaeton , Carpets , Furniture , & c . Bioyole , Bewing Machine , Provisions , Clooks , Poultry ( promised ) . China , Chairs , Bofas , Washing Machine , Lamps , Uradle , Stoves , Bago , Boots , Knife Cleaner , Linoleum , Men's , Women's , and Children's Clothing in large quantities , & o . , & c . , & a . STILL MORE WANTED ! As it will require some time to classify and price articles , please send or advise before November 13th , to H. J. PIKE , Hon . Sec . ROSS & DISTRICT Sanitary Laundry Company ( LIMITED ) . Ladies Blouse - Robes and Lingerie , Gent.'s Tennis Suits , & c . , AND LACE CURTAINS A SPECIALITY . Stop at Brown's ! WANTED ! Any Quantity of BLACKBERRIES , MUSHROOMS , and RABBITS . FRESH FISH Daily . ICE PURCHASE of 135 LARCH TREES , standing Supplied in large or small quantities . Trade at Linten Parish Quarry , Gorsley , within three miles of Newent Station , G.W.R. The trees can be seen upon application to Mr. Henry Henry Frowen , Mount Pleasant , Goraley . and will be sold subject to the following condi- tions , viz .: To be paid for on or before January 5th , 1915 . To be eat and cleared not later than January 31st , 1915 . Sealed Tendera , marked " Tender for Laroh , " to be sent to the Clerk to the Council , W. H. PRICE . High - street , Newent , Glos . , not later than FRIDAY , November 20th , 1914 . The Council do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any Tender . By order of the Council , November 2nd , 1914 . W. H. PRICE , Olerk . supplied . All kinds of SALT kept in stock , W.J.BROWN Wholesale and Retail FISH , FRUIT , & POTATO MERCHANT HERRING OURER , & o . 54 , Over Ross Street , Ross . Telegrams - Brown , F.M , Roms . ISAAC DOWNING , CHIMNEY SWEEP AND FLUE CLEANER By appointment to H.M. Board of Works . ISAAO DOWNING is my well - known name , For sweeping chimneys extol'd by fame With machine and attendance by my side I'll sweep your chimneys , be they straight or wide ; From a castle to a cottage I will attend On the shortest notice from each friend . Good Soot I've always to sell , Which will suit all farmers well ; Then send your carts and load quick From my soot - house rick . THEOPHILUS DOWNING , ISAAO DOWNING ( Son ) , ' Phone 69 Observe the address , 48 , NEW - STREET , THURSDAY , NOVEMBER 5 , 1914 . PUBLIO NOTIOES . ROSS SECONDARY SCHOOL . PICTURES OF THE GREAT WAR A remarkable SET or LANTERN SLIDES , collected by the " Daily Mail , " illustrating " HOW GERMANY MAKES WAB , " shown by Mr. A. W. URSELL , and fully described by Will A. J. POTT , Esq . ( of Goodrich House ) On TUESDAY NEXT , NOV . 10th At 6 p.m. CHAIRMAN Col. O. R. MIDDLETON .. ADMISSION 18. and 6d . Proceeds in aid of the Prince of Wales ' National Relief Fand . LADIES ' COSTUMES , BLUE BERGES , FACE CLOTHS , FANCY TWEEDS , NEWEST COLOURS , MEN - TAILORED LATEST MODELS . ON THE PREMISES AT £ 3 3. A. J. KIDDLE TAILOR , MARKET PLACE . Coughs . It is folly to neglect a cough at the beginning of the winter . Matthews ROSS COUGH ELIXIR is a well tried remedy with a reputation . It is made from exactly the same formula , and will cure your cough quickly and pleasantly . Bottles , 1s . and 2s . 6d . J. HART , Pharmaceutical Chemist " MAN OF Ross " ROSS . ( LATE MATTHEWS ) , Don't HOUSE , be mis - led . Flattering advertisements of High - priced Bioyoles offered at Half - price are apt to mis- lead you . No Firm can afford to do this . Why send away for a Cycle when we offer you a Machine up - to - date in every detail , and which will actually cost you less ? We arrange Easy Payments to suit all .. FRANK HILL & CO . , ROSS . During the War HEINS & CO . 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 . Taned Twelve Months Free , EASY TERMS ARRANGED . OUR TUNERS VISIT ROSS WEEKLY Heins & Co. , Hereford . LOST , Knitted and Kid GLOVE , in Ross on Friday , October 16th . Will Ander return same to Gazette Office . Reward . TRAYED to Tredunnock , Llangarron , them by paying expenses . G REY HAIB permanently and speedily restored to its original colour by using HARRISON'S HAIR COLOUR RESTORER It is not a dye , but by natural means acts as a restorative . Contains nothing injurious , and is beneficial to the growth and beauty of the Hair . In bottles , price 1/6 ( poatage 3d . extra ) , Manu- facturer : G. W. HARRISON , Hair Specialist , Reading . Sold by Chemists . Agent for Ross : J. H. HART , Chemist . LEAS , MOTHS , LICE , BLACKBEETLES , and all other insoole BUGS speedily exterminated by using HARRISON'S OIMOBANE , the Now Insect Killer . PULLETS THOUSANDS1 Laring 301- dos : Two months old 10 - Throo months 18 - dos Live Delivery HUMMELL Poultry Preeder STRATFORD BE The Ross Gazette TOBACCO FUND For our British Soldiers at the Front . RITCHENED O VIRGINIA 10 VIRGINIA 2 ozs So CIGARETTES COMPRESSED TOBACCO . Every 6d , will gladden the heart of a hero . He will remember you because the sender's name is written on every one of these parcels . If you contribute 1s . , two parcels will be sent to two soldiers , and each parcel will carry your name and address . If you contribute 5s . , it pays for ten parcels to be sent each will carry your name and address upon it . We have great pleasure in acknowledging the sum of £ 4 15s . Od . , contributed to the above fund during the past week . In our last list Mr. G. G. Tweed's contribution should have been 5s . A number of special collecting cards have been sent to various places of business in the town , and these are rapidly filling up , so that we shall be able to send some large parcels to the front before Christmas . Further collecting cards may be obtained at the " Gazette Office . The following donations have been re- ceived : - Miss Marklove Miss A. Marklove Mr. J. F. Davies Mr. H. N. S. Thomas Mr. Dew , Netherton Rev. Whitehouse Mrs. Watkins , Haygrove , Linton ... Subscriber to " Ross Gazette Travellers ' Rest " ( collected ) Mrs. Hillier , " Travllers ' Rest , " Mr. Harry Hillier , " Travllers ' Rest " Miss Toombes ... Mr. Frank Cater , Tudorville Anon Mrs. A. Pott , Goodrich Mrs. Brown , Great Trewen , Whitchurch Mr. T. C. Watkins , Camp - road Mr. A. E. Barker , Edenhurst Mr. W. Bullock , Tudorville Mrs. Parry , Coughton Miss Reece E. M. H. Miss Weavin Mr. H. Link , Stamford Hill , E. Mr. S. Parsons , Featherstone Mrs. Havard Peterstow Mr. Maclean , Caradoc , Ross This week's donations Previously acknowledged KYRLE " . £ s . d . 1 006 006 01 10 6 1 010 10 10 050 1 006 020 10 20 1 05 1 01.0 1 1 01 040 20 010 1 100 4.15 2 10 £ 6 16 PICTURE PALACE , ROSS . WALTER DUNCAN presents the advanced Vaudeville entitled THE EARLS and THE CIRLS In Miniature Musical Comedies ; Vocal , In- strumental , and Speciality Acts ; forming an original concoction of Music and Merriment . The Tatest and Brightest Musical Entertainment . FIVE STAR ARTISTES . Caste Includes : WALTER DUNCAN ( Humorist and Living Mannikin ) , DORIS YORKE ( Soprano and Entertainer Piano ) , HARRY VERNON ( Chapiangraphist and Ventriloquist ) , JAN . S. TORIE ( Phonofiddlist and Violinist ) , CONNIE GRETTON ( Soubrette ) . PICTURES . November 5-7 . Births . ADDIS - November 3 , at Breletone Court , the wife of George Addis , a daughter . MARSH . October 30 , at 3 , Wye - street , Ross , the wife of James Marah , a daughter . PARRY - October 28 , at Trevaso , Roms , the wife of John B. Parry , of twins ( girls ) . RUMBLES November 2 , at the Arobes , Tador . ville , Ross , the wife of Andrew Rumbles , a son , Marriage . MORRIS - TOWILL . - October 17 , at Kenton , Walter Osmond Morris , eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Morris , of Shanklin , I.W. , late of Ross , to Dorothy Mary , younger daughter of the late Mr. Stephen Towill and Mrs. Towill , of Kenton , Devon . Heaths . BALDWIN . On October 28 , at Liskeard Villa , Station - street , Rose , Cyril Arthur , the beloved son of Mrs. Baynham , and the only son of the late Arthur Baldwin , aged 31 . HUSBANDS . October 28 , at Bristol House , Ombersley , Worcestershire , William James ( Billy ) Husbands , aged 34 years . MR BAYNHAM and RS . W. T. Family wish to thank all kind Friends for Flowers sent in their sad bereavement . Liskeard Villa , Station - street , Ross . RS . GIBBONS and Family wish to thank all kind Friends MRS . for sincere sympathy in their sad bereavement also for lovely flowers sens . Rose Cottage , Bull's Hill , Walford - on - Wye . A. W. URSELL , Waterlos Monumental Worke 10 , CANTILUPE - BOAD , ROSS . BOLE AGENT for this Distriot for the beautiful SILVER - GREY These CORNISH GRANITE . Monuments supplied at about Half the Price of other Granites . Established 1885 W. G. STORR - BARBER , гов BEST MONUMENTAL WORK IN ALL ITS BRANCHES . SATISFACTION GUARANTEED . ESTIMATE FR . ROSS ( LATE OVERTON ) . LEOMINSTER ( ESTAB . 1840 ) . WORKS { Funeral Furnishing : Funerals quietly and efficiently conducted , with due regard to economy . Competent Management . Personal Attendance . Mourning Orders Receive prompt attention : Every requisite supplied . Bunning & Sowersby Funeral Directors , ( Ltd. ) , 2 , MARKET PLACE , ROSS . Telophone - 88 . Telegrams- " Bunning - Sowersby , Ross . " LOCAL NEWS . Mrs. Pearson , Warrendale , will be very grateful for cotton reels , corks , and empty PATHE'S WAR GAZETTE and other Films . matchboxes . They are wanted for Miss Craig's toy factory , London , which is giving work to a large number of women and girls . This industry must now be kept in England . Germany has received nearly £ 1,000,000 a year of English money for toys alone . NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAMME . Special Engagement . HERBERT DICKESON presents his Celebrated Costume Party Ross LADIES ' GYMNASTIC SOCIETY - A meeting will be held on Monday , November 9th , at 7.15 o'clock , at Mrs. Green's , the New House , to wind up the Ladies Grm- nastic Society . All old members are invited to attend . - Advt . The G.W.B. will run an excursion to London on November 12 , from Ross , & o . - Bee advt . PURE HOME - MADE BREAD delivered daily to all parts of the town . E. H. SOLES , 17 , Gloucester - road , Ross . - Advt . THE QUEEN'S COURTIERS National Reserve Company to hear that I ( Established 1905 ) . A Combination of Talented Artistes , including- Mr. LESLIE DIGBY ( Comedian ) , Mr. HUGH STANHOPE ( Tenor ) , Mr. HARRY , BLANDFORD ( Entertainer and Accompanist ) , Miss MONA HELENE ( Soubrette and Dancer ) . Mr. HERBERT DICKESON ( Humorist ) . FIVE FIRST - CLASS LONDON ARTISTES . GORGEOUS COSTUMES AND EFFECTS . PICTURES . November 9-11 . November 12-14 . 430 men . " LETTER FROM CAPT . POPE . - Writing from Pembroke Dock on October 31st , Capt . A. W. W. Pope says : " It may interest the am appointed to this new Battalion of Lord Kitchener's Army - 9th Battalion K.S.L.I. At present I am in command , and we have RIFLE SHOOTING COMPETITION . - A shooting match for a silver spoon is taking place at the Henry - street Range of the Ross Minia- ture Rifle Club . The competition is open to members who joined the club this year , and will be concluded on Friday , November 18th . Three targets may be fired , the best two to count . PROPERTY MARKET - We are informed that Penblaith Farm , Llangarron , has , on the instructions of the owner , Mr. R. J. Col. comhe , been sold through the agency of Mr. John Brawn , Auctioneer , Ross . THE CHEVALIER IS COMING ! -A visit by the great Chevalier will be made to Ross on Thursday , Nov. 5th , when the noted im personator will give a recital at the Corn Exchange . We so seldom have an oppor- tunity of hearing such talented artists that there should be a big demand for seats . These may be booked in advance at the " Gazette Office . SERVICE REVOLVER ( WEBLEY 45 ) WANTED . -We hear such a demand exists for the above that Captain Yates has been unable to obtain one , either from the usual source or privately . Will anyone possessing such a weapon and willing to sell or lend kindly communicate to the office of this paper or to Berkeley House , Ross . 81- " BURBERRY " CLIENTS in the district can place their orders with Messrs . WRIGHT and Son , Ross , who are " Burberry " thorised 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 expert advice and also saving the trouble of a personal visit to their showrooms .. PRINTING . All classes of commercial Printing at lowest cost for reliable work at the " Gazette " Office . - Advt . CHRISTIANITY AND THE WAR . - The monthly service for men only , held under the direc tion of the Church of England's Men's Society , took place in Ross Parish Church , on Sunday afternoon last . There was only a fair attendance , and the address was de- livered 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 just war , in which they as a nation were en- gaged . BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETY . - A suc- cessful social evening , held in connection with the above 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 ne- companist . How GERMANY MAKES WAR . - Everyone is reading and thinking and talking about the war and the noble cause of charity , so that there should be a crowded room at Ross Secondary School , on Tuesday next , Novem- ber 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 pietures , supplied by the " Daily Mail , " will be shown , and the lecture will be both entertaining and instructive , whilst no better cause could be advanced than that so eloquently made by our young Prince . Col. O. R. Middleton will preside . Ad- mission , 1s . , and 6d . - Advt . WALTER SCOTT'S SCHOOL . - At a meeting of the Governors of the above school , the Rec- tor presiding , the following children were elected to fill the vacancies on December 4th next : -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 Wintle , 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- vention of Cruelty to Children has during the quarter ended 30th September , 1911 . inquired into 35 complaints of neglect , ill- treatment , and other wrongs of childhood . of which 31 were found to be true , affecting 91 children and 42 offenders . Action was taken as follows : -25 cases were warned , 3 were prosecuted and convieted , and 3 were otherwise dealt with . The Society's insper- tor made 188 visits of supervision . COTTAGE HOSPITAL . - Many thanks are con- veyed for the following gifts : -Cash box in the bar of the Royal Hotel , £ 1 16s . 6d . ; also silver collection at the market ordinary at the Royal for the local Red Cross Nursing Society , and £ 5 to the same fund from Mr. J. H. Bussell , of Bournemouth , who has let Cradoc Villa as a Red Cross hospital for the ensuing six months . The following gifts are also acknowledged : -Fruit and vegetables : Lydbrook Harvest Festival , Hope Mansell Harvest Festival , Yatton Harvest Festival : flowers and magazines , Mrs. W. S. Clark . and Mrs. G. Hall , Pontshill ; magazines , Mrs. Stratford Collins ; pears , Mrs. Coates . Fern Bank ; apples , Mr. Brinckman , Doward House , Monmouth . Ross Territorial Weddings . ADDIS DEAN . An interesting wedding took place at Holy Trinity Church , Hoylake , on October_24th ( by special licence ) between Corporal F. G. Addis , of Ross ( B. Company , 1st Hereford- Hereford . Many assembled in church to shire Territorials ) to Annie Agnes Dean , of show their good - will on such a happy event . The bride was given away by Mr. C. Fisher , postmaster , of Hoylake , and the marriage was solemnised by the Rev. H. C. Dobree . The bride wore a very pretty dress of pink ninon with all - over lace tunic trimmed with orange blossom , and wore a large picture THE COAT " for winter is undoubtedly the hat with shell pink roses to match . She " N. and C. " ( Nicholson and Co. ) in also carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthe- light . medium , and heavy weights , mums and asparagus fern , the gift of the proofed by special process and guar- bridegroom . There were two bridesmaids . anteed to keep out a day's rain . Sole agent Miss Lititia Allan ( who wore a very pretty for Ross and District , T. MAPP , High - street : dress of tussore silk ) , and Miss Dorothy also agent for the celebrated " Dexter " Dresser ( cousin ) , attired in amber satin , with Coats , Ladies and Gent.s ( established over a hats to match , They also wore gold brooches , set with rubies and emeralds , the CLAIM ON SALE OF PEKINGESE PUPPIES . - in full military uniform , was attended by gifts of the bridegroom . The bridegroom . Harris v . Huntley . - Mr . E. R. Davies ap- Mr. W. Barnard as best man . Deared at Ross County Court on Saturday , for the plaintiff , Miss M. L. Harris , of Bot- where a large number of friends assembled . The reception took place at Derwent , ley . Hants , late of Ross , in reference to a The bridecake , which claim for £ 8 8s . , balance on sale of two mired was beautifully decorated with the was greatly ad- Pekingese puppies , due from defendant , Mr. national flags and flowers . The cake and the Henry Huntley . of 22 , Queen's Gardens , wedding breakfast were given by Mrs. W. Dover Plaintiff proved her claim , and de Carter , of Hoylake . Both bride and bride- fendant not appearing , judgment was given for plaintiff with costs . groom were the recipients of many presents . PATHE'S WAR GAZETTE and other films . quarter of a century ) .- Advt . PATHE'S WAR GAZETTE and other films . Matinees Saturdays at 8. Doors open 2.80 . Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Commence at 8 . Two Evening Performances Saturday 6.30 Doors open at 6 and 8 . Prices : 18. , 6d . , and 3d . and 8.80 . SOCKS FOR SOLDIERS . HEREFORDSHIRE MAIDSERVANTS ' 18 . SOCK FUND . GRIFFITHS TEAGUE . PALACE Mr. Walter Duncan's concert pearing at the Palace this week . The com- party , The Earls and the Girls , " are ap- An interesting wedding took place at St. pany present la novel programme , including Mary's Church , Ross , on Sunday last , both many features not usually found in concert the bridegroom and best man being in khaki . parties . For particulars see advt .. Next The contracting parties were Pte . Joe week's programme will be provided by Mr. Griffiths , of the Herefordshire Regiment , Queen's Courtiers , " who are one of the bridegroom had previously served four years Herbert Dickenson's costume party , " The and Miss Dorothy Eleanor Teague . The finest concert parties touring , should prove in B Company , and rejoined the Regiment booked at the Palace . Particulars are ad- foreign service . The bridesmaids were Miss a very great attraction . Seats can be on the outbreak of war , volunteering for vertised . Lily Browning and Miss Nancy Davies . Charles Colwell acted as best man . Mrs. Frances Dudley Smith , South Bank , Hereford , acknowledges the following : L. Harper , Wilton Dale , Ross , 1 pair socks ; Anon . , Ross , 18 .; two maids , Balling ham Rectory , 28 .; a maid , Carey Bank , 1s two maids , Waynflete , Ross , 2s .; two friends at Ross , 2 .; a servant , 28 .; N. Price , Wilton Dale , Ross , 1 pair socks ; maids at Perry- stone Court , 6 pairs socks . Miss Lighton , Litley Court , Hereford , is FOR EXCELLENCE AND LIGHTNESS THE ROM- sending a parcel of socks to our Indian FORD NOURISHING STOUT is unequalled . bride was given away by her Aunt , Miss troops at the front , and another parcel to It is equally digested , and is in all ways by Teague . Mr. Greatrex Yates motored the the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders . If far the most suitable for invalids , and its wedding party to church , and among those the domestic servants will continue their low price brings it within the reach of all . present and personally interested in our help many more socks can be forwarded to Pints , 2s . 6d . per dozen . - W . J. SADLER and Territorials were the Misses Yates , Mrs. P. our soldiers . Son , Broad - street , are the agents for Ross . S. Morgan , Mrs. Charles Harris , etc For Our Territorials . GREAT WAR SALE . A MOTOR CAR PRESENTED . GENEROUS GIFTS OF FURNITU CLOTHING , HOUSEHOLD , AND OTHER GOODS . As the great day draws near it is ap ent that the success of the War Sale behalf of our local Territorials , will ex all expectations . Large quantities of able clothing , farniture , and goods of all scriptions are pouring in upon the h worked secretary , Mr. H. J. Pike , whos most unlimited store of zeal and energy be taxed to the utmost . No appeal is n without some response from a gene public . Amongst other things asked for the committee , was a motor car , and alre one really serviceable car is promised , will be sold to provide warm and omfor articles for our Tommies . This is a sple opportunity for raising a substantial sun money which is urgently required to pro warm comforts for our Territorials . Ev one can spare some article of value , and are invited to help in making this a re sale . Subscribers are urgently requeste send in their contributions as early as sible , in order to relieve the task of committee in classifying and pricing " mass of goods . Kindly remember that sale is to be held on Tuesday , Novem 17th , at 3 p.m. , but the goods should sent to Mr. Pike or advised not later t November 13th . Ross Board of Guardian CASUALS TO BE BETTER FED . BREAKFASTS AND SUPPERS TO B SUPPLIED . The fortnightly meeting of this antho was held at Union Offices , Ross , on Th day morning , when Mr. W. B. Pilking ( Chairman ) presided , with Mr. F. Cooper the vice - chair . Other members present w Mrs. Maclean , Mrs. Protheroe , the Rev. R. Evans , Col. Q. R. Middleton . Mr. S. Deakin , Mr. M. K. M. Power , Mr. H. H Mr. J. W. Robinson , Mr. J. T. Stone . I H. T. Blake , Mr. J. Griffiths , Mr. A. M thews , Mr. F. W. Bull , Ald . T. Preece , J. Murdoch , Mr T. A. Lock , Mr. J. P Mr. A. G. Evans , Mr. D. A. Meredith , H. Lickfold , Mr. J. G. Protheroe , Mr. W. Prevost , Mr. F. S. Collins , Mr. C. Fr Mr. C. Hitchings , with Mr. J. Fred . Arr ( Clerk ) . Mr. E. W. Gent and Mr. A. Webb ( Relieving Officers ) , and Mr. H. L Battersea ( Master ) . RELIEF WORK . rep The RELIEVING OFFICERS ' showed that 227 poor persons had been lieved during the fortnight at a cost of 9s . 8d . , and that with non - resident re amounted to £ 53 8s . 8d . FINANCE REPORT . Mr. COOPER in giving the report of Finance Committee , stated that the bala at the bank last Board day was £ 456 13s . less unpresented cheques of £ 4 7s . 11d . , le ing £ 452 5s . 7d . They required that me ing £ 111 1s . 6d . to meet their current lia ties , and when those had been dischar there would he a credit balance of £ 341 1d . He ( Mr. Cooper ) proposed the adop of the report . Mr. HONE seconded , and it was cart FEEDING THE CASUALS . Col. O. R. MIDDLETON presented House Committee's report , which sho that they had inspected the house that m ing , and that everything was found s factory . The Master wished to acknowl with thanks the gifts of papers from Cooper , and fruit from the Vicar and Chu wardens of Hope Mansell Church . maternity ward had been re - decorated , the painters engaged had been retained t other work in the infirmary . Sanction asked for the purchase of two strips of leum , which request of the Master was commended , the cost not to exceed £ 3 . number in the house that day was 84 against 79 for the corresponding period year , and 114 casuals had been relieved ing the fortnight , as compared with 152 year , or a decrease of 38. The matron's port was gone through , and considered s factory , as were also the Medical Officer's ports . The committee wished to ment how very pleased they were with the wa which the work in the maternity ward . been carried out . It had been done creditably , and they thought the thank the Board were due to the Master for ca ing out the work so well . Continuing , Middleton said that under a new order f the Local Government Board , which co into force on Saturday next , they w have to make a change of diet for the cas -which diet was to consist of gruel or co and margarine , for which prices could he tained . The committee recommended gruel should be given these people . was the order of the Local Governn Board , so they could not help themsel The committee also recommended that Master be authorised to purchase for casual ward four dozen plates , and t dozen mugs , in order to serve these n out . He ( Col. Middleton ) proposed adoption of the report . Mr. PROTHEROE seconded , and it carried . Mr. MURDOCH asked the Board to the Contract Committee power to purc these things , as they would he meetin the following day , and the goods woul required for Saturday . This was also granted . LEAVE OF ABSENCE GRANTED The CLERK read a letter from Dr. Camphell , the Medical Officer , stating . he had received a commission in the ' Medical Corps , which would necessitate being away from Ross a great deal , an therefore asked for leave of absence . Bulloch , who was taking charge of the tice , was quite competent and willing to on the duties Mr. COLLINS said he would propose the request be granted , and also that Bulloch be appointed his deputy . Mr. COOPER and Mr. POWER seco and it was carried . EXTRA . WINTER RELIEF . The CLERK real a letter from the mingham Union dealing with the qu of granting extra winter relief to any mingham paupers that might be livi the Ross Union from December to th of February , and if necessary to the e March . The scale of extra relief was , through which these paupers could firing , and other necessaries during the ter months . The CLERK pointed out that they had one pauper from the Birmingham ' residing in this Union , and the extra would be given him accordingly . NO APPLICATIONS . The Clerk reported that he had n ceived a single application in reply t advertisement for a head nurse in sued to Nurse Mayall , and he supposed he have to advertise again . Mr. COLLINS ( jocularly ) : Why down on the agenda when there are plications ? The CLERK said up to the time of ing the agenda out he had received plications , but he had left it open unt morning , thinking that some appl might come in . Mrs. MACLEAN ( amusingly ) : I my motor an hour later because of th ( laughter ) . The CLERK : I am sorry . I will tise in another paper to , see what th Pte . do . The " NEW OVERSEER . A notification was received that Bennett , of the Prior , had been ap an overseer for the parish of Goodric |