Ross Gazette 13th August 1914 - Page 7
Ross Gazette 13th August 1914 - Page 7
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| Date | 13/08/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 13th August 1914 |
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holder and rate payer . Further , that the Council has full confidence in Mr. Rowlin son as its Chairman . " Mr. Alfred E. Dykins seconded the resolu tion . He had always admired the behaviour of Mr. Rowlinson as Chairman . In conver sation , Mr. Rowlinson had often told him that he wished to remain in the chair until the Ruardean Hill water scheme had been carried out . There were certain difficulties in the way , and he thought that if they would only wait patiently a little longer the seheme would be carried out thoroughly and efficiently . The Rev. W. E. Rankin said he had a high admiration and respect for Mr. Rowlin son as Chairman of that authority . He was not conscious that he had made any per sonal attack upon him or his position . He did not agree with that part of the resolu- tion which referred to the cautions polley taken up . Mr. W. A. Bennett and Mr. H. H. Batt supported the resolution . Mr. Westaway said a great many state- ments had been made about Ruardean Hill and district , contributing largely to Cinder- ford expenditure . In the Drybrook ward there were 297 houses , and the average rate- able value of 206 of these was £ 3 7s , 11d . per annum . The householders on Ruardean Hill were not called upon to pay a penny a day a rear for the education of their chil- dren in the school there . He did not use that as an argument against giving Rnar- dean Hill water . They did not want ex- travagant . wild reckless statements to be made outside , The resolution , on being put to the meet- ing . was carried without dissent . The Medical Officer ( Deputy - Surgeon - Gen- eral O. W. Andrews . R. N. ) said that he , like the Chairman had been accused of not heing public - spirited enough over this matter He was not unmindful of the needs of the district , and would like to see water laid on to every house . One must , however , use judgment in these matters , and cut one's coat according to one's cloth . If one pressed the matter on the Local Government Board , who did not know anything about the local con- ditions , he was afraid they would have a rate which would absolutely paralyse the whole district . At a later stage in the meeting , the Rev. W. Rankin_mored " That the plans for the Ruardean Hill water scheme he completed and sent to the Local Government Board , in order that a loan may be taken up and the work proededed with immediately . " He said that since he gave notice of the motion a very grave crisis had arisen . He knew it would he impossible to obtain a loan at the resent time , but he thought there was plenty of work which could be done in the meantime . Mr. Tingle seronded the resolution , which , after a short discussion , was carried inanım- ously . It was reported by Mr. Westaway that with regard to the Ruardean water supply suggestions had heen made which would al- leviate the present trouble . Replying to a question , the Chairman ( Mr. G. H. Rowlinson ) assured Mr. Watkins that when the loan was asked for , Viney Hill would he thought of also . Bournville Chocolate Perfect Chocolate Flavour CORRESPONDENCE . ROSS BOY SCOUTS . To THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Owing to the kindness of the Editor . of the Gazette , " I am able to write to you . all . You will be able to prove what your Scout training is in the present crisis , by following the example of Scouts all over England . Whatever happens , stick to your troop , and although we do not know what the future may he , I hope to be able to take my place amongst you , when , I do not know . Obey God , honour the King is our law , and I trust you will all carry this out to the best ut your ability . LESLIE BEA VOCK , Scoutmaster . H. Company , Cambs Regiment , East Anglican Division . THE WAR AND THE PUBLIC . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Sir . The return to serenity has well begun . No one doubts for moment that , so far as the work of everyday is concerned , every patriotic citizen will help his country best by surrendering as far as possible to the old routine , To help England now in some special way is a privilege and a luxury ; but the ordinary life of the country has to he carried on . Apart from actually fighting the enemy all public service now resolves itself into avoiding the dislocation of our life at home , There may be more spectacular and definite ways of service than just continuing to go about our particular business ; but for the majority of . men and women there can hardly tbe a service more valuable at the present e time . So long as we make up our minds to behave in this sensible way we can rest assured that Great Britain's financial credit is sound : that food can be bought at a rea- sonable price : that the disturbance to trade and industry is at a minimum . That this is now realised is shown by the way in which the new conditions are affecting the banks , shops , factories , and offices . Above all , it is shown in the entirely new spirit of the people . There is sobriety and acquiescence where ten days ago there was headlong con- jecture and visions of swift ruin . Yours obediently , BUNNING AND SOWERSBY . 2. Market Place , Ross , 18 August , 1914 . THE BROTHERHOOD AND THE WAR . To THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Sir . I feel strongly that our Brotherhoods should protest against the selfish and un- patriotic action of those who have raised the price of food by buying up large quanti- ties , thus causing untold suffering to the poor : as also against the action of employers who are dismissing their employees at short notice because of the collapse of trade . Every Brotherhood should urge on the well - to - do people of its ' district that it is incumbent on them , both on the grounds of Christian Brotherhood and patriotism , to see that their poorer brethren are helped through this time of anxiety and trouble . remain , yours very truly , EDWARD J. BURROW . Letters for Soldiers . We are officially ask- ed to state on behalf of the military authori- ties that relations or friends making inquir- ies of embodied Territorials should invariably supply the following information in order to render identification easy : ( 1 ) Regimental number of person inquired after ; ( 2 ) , rank and full name : ( 3 ) , unit in which serving . Inquiries failing to give these particulars are not likely to be answered , and if answered , only after a good deal of trouble and delay . HIGH - CLASS NOTE PAPERS at lowest prices . Largest and choices stock in the district to select from at the " Gazette . " Office - Advt . DEFEND YOUR HOMES ! Every old Soldier or Volunteer should ENROL in the the NATIONAL RESERVE , a pro- perly constituted Government Force . 8 . Lord Kitchener's New Army in order to enable him to hold ever ready step forward , to be trained , and organised , MEETING AT ROSS . ADMIRAL BOSANQUET'S STIRRING SPEECH . LOCAL GENTLEMEN RECRUIT . There was a very large attendance at the Town Hall , Ross , on Monday evening last to consider the best means of supporting Lord Kitchener in the raising of 100,000 men to form his second army . General Clive , of Perrystone Court , presided , and among those present were Admiral Sir D. H. Bosan- quet , K.C.B. , Col. O. R. Middleton . Col. Newnham Smith , Major Dixon , Col. Jones , Commander Hudson , Col. Dalzell , Ald . T. Preece , Mr. A. W. Foster , Mr. F. 8. Col- lins , Mr. W. B. Pilkington , Capt . Inglefield , Mr. H. H. Child , Mr. M. K. M. Power Mr. T. Matthews , Mr. F. Cooper , Mr. J. Mur- doch . Mr. J. Meredith , Mr. G. M. Morton , Mr. W. R. Lewis , Mr. W Butcher , Mr J. H. Hall , Mr. J. Fred . Arnold , Capt . A. S. Trevor , Capt . Ord Capper , Mr. 8. H. Deakin , Capt . W. S R. Cox , Mr. R. H. Storey , Major Prevost , Mr. E. R. Davies , and very many others . poses French army . at least two waiting divisions , which can , if necessary , be used to supplement the Terri- torials or the overseas forces . It is not practicable in this country in ordinary times , to maintain an army larger than we already possess , but under stress of patriotic feeling recruiting is brisk , and as many hands are by the war thrown out of work , it is hoped that in week or a fortnight the first 100,000 will be made up . The Overseas Dominions are sending 48,000 , and India , too , is allot- ing certain divisions to the war . Many more however will be required , and we are here to - night to help on the good work of creat- ing a second army to be tranied and disci- plined immediately at their depote . Should the war drag on , each year there will be more divisions ready for service in the field , and a greater weight to back our just and righteous cause and help our allies . Let no man deceive you ; those who tell you that the present fighting will soon be over , know little of war and less of the strength of the great German nation . Now is the time to make preparation for the final effort , for that day when the force of 100,000 men trained and disciplined , may become the de- ciding factor in the result to our people and our country of victory , or the worst degra- dation . THE ROSS GAZETTE - THURSDAY , AUGUST 20 , 1914 . For King and Country . Hospital Ambulance Cars . Tel . 23 . We have the Red Cross Society's specifications and working drawings , and will undertake , on .short notice , to remove present body from any Oar , and fit the Chassis up with temporary body and equipment , in accordance with Red Cross requirements . We do the whole thing . The present body is simply removed and stored , and can be refixed any time . Come and see us about it . BUTCHER & OASSON , LTD . , AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERS AND CARRIAGE BUILDERS , BOBS . Col. MIDDLETON said that after listen- ing to such an eloquent address from Ad- miral Bosanquet , he did not think it was incumbent on him to make any remarks re- lative to the war . They all knew that they were now in a state of war , and that war actually existed , and what they wanted to do was to get men to join the army . He was in the position of Chairman of the Territorial Association for Herefordshire , and as such he had received certain orders from the War Office , and his business that night was to try and explain to them what those orders were , and how they might assist in carrying those orders through . The recruiting in the towns had gone very well , but the War Office was of the opinion that the country districts surrounding the var- ious towns had not been sufficiently recruit- ed . and they had asked them , through the Urban and District Councils , to try and oh- tain recruits from the parishes in which they might reside . What was required was 100.000 men from the ages of 19 to 30 years . It did not matter whether they had served before or not . He also wished to point out that those voung men who wished to enlist in the army for the war only could do so , and at the end of the war they would he discharged if they so desired . There were , of course , many who could not leave their homes to join these forces . For instance , when required to do so . The list of the there were farmers who were doing a great parish representatives will be found in work in raising the food provender for the another column . country , and it was most desirable that they should , but he could not understand himself that in such times as these that any young men hetween 19 and 30 , who were in a posi- tion to go , why they do not go . He wished he was young again , he certainly would go ( applause ) . Unfortunately those gentlemen on the platform were too old for the job . But they had had their turn , and therefore he had no hesitation whatever in recom- mending those who were younger to follow Various questions were then asked , and snit ( applause ) . He would like to say that among the most important was that asked what they proposed to do was to appoint by Mr. DEAKIN , as to whether in the event in each parish or district one or two gentle of an old colour - sergeant rejoining the forces men who were in a position to do so , to try for this war , would his pension be withheld and raise recruits from their own immediate during the time he was on active service The Herefordshire Regiment will probably neighbourhood . If they could do so , they again ? Col. MIDDLETON said he felt sure that be divided into two Battalions , one for home Mr. Morton , at the " Gazette " Office , and where old soldiers who volunteered their ser - defence , the other for general service . In would then have to send their names in to he would send them on to Hereford . after vices for this war , that nothing woul dbe lost that case more recruits will be required , and which the men would be called together and to them in the way of their pensions ( ap- a waiting list that was opened at the eventually despatched to the depots at which plause ) . " Gazette " Office last week is already fill- they would be trained . He had also receiv- Mr. OHILD then asked if the Farmers ' ing up with eager recruits . ed a telegram from the War Office to this Union could not take this matter up , as the harvest was nearly over , and so get the men to join . The CHAIRMAN said he had been asked to take the chair on this occasion . It was an important occasion , and he was very proud to be there and to see such a good meeting . Three weeks ago they were in a time of profound peace , for they had not a grudge against anybody in the world . But since then and in such a short time £ 1,000,000 had been voted for war pur- and Parliament had been ad- journed . Lord Kitchener had also been ap- pointed in Mr. Asquith's place at the War Office , and now Lord Kitchener was asking for a second army of 100,000 men . This was an extraordinary change in three weeks . He would for a few moments try to explain what had happened . The Germans , assisted by Austria , had picked a quarrel with France which had the assistance of Russia , so it would be seen that each particular power had its seconder . Germany made a plan by which they rapidly mobilised the army . and by 60- doing she expected to over - run Belgium , and to get into France and there settle the Then the Germans intended to turn round and meet the Russians on the other frontier on the east . In making those arrangements , however , the German Staff evidently made a miscalculation with regard to the Belgian people , and the Belgian treaty with the great powers which had secured for them their territory . But the Belgium territory was invaded by the Ger- mans , consequently England . according to her treaty with Belgium , was bound to stand by the Belgians and assist the French and Russians . This war had been in progress about three weeks , and the Germans were no better off than when they started . that three weeks had proved useful to other nations , which had had a chance to mobilise their armies . They in England had also mobilised the Territorials and their troops were now in France . But the particulat business for which they had met that even was to try and help raise recruits to wards Lord Kitchener's second army of 100,000 men . They had gentlemen present that evening who would explain to them the that everybody would like to join , either for terms of recruiting . There was no doubt service at home or on active service abroad . Whatever they joined they would have the satisfaction of feeling that they were doing their duty to their country . Some of them were too old to serve , some of them were too young , and some of them were even too busy to serve , but to all those who could serve he was quite sure of this , that the country would be very grateful to them for their services ( applause ) . But Admiral Sir D. H. BOSANQUET , in ad- dressing the meeting , said : - We are met here to - night to consider the best means for providing our share of the force of 100,000 men required immediately by Lord Kitchener . This is no time for talking - deeds , not words are necessary . But it is most important . not only that every man in Great Britain , but also that all the peoples who live under the protec- effect : - Mr. MEREDITH then inquired who had been appointed to " whip up " Ross . Col. MIDDLETON said they considered that the town of Ross had done so well that they could not ask for more ( applause ) . But if there were any men who desired to join this force from Ross , Sergt . Munday , of the King's Arms , had bee nappointed as recruit- ing sergeant , and they could see him or give in their names to Mr. Morton . " The following telegram suggests that Ald . PREECE said he had no right to speak all country people and others who have on behalf of the Farmers ' Union in this mat- . motor cars at their disposal should be ter , but he should like to make one sugges- asked to assist the recruiting by using tion . That was that those gentlemen , who their motor cars in conveying recruits had so willingly come forward to work in from the outlying districts to the Recruit- their respective parishes , should hold meet- ing Officer . Particulars as to condition of ings in the different districts , and call the men together . That would create more en- service and qualifications can be ascertain - thusiasm among the men , and probably they ed . Can you help in this matter by ap- would get more to join . At the present proaching country people willing to assist . time it was difficult for the farmers to spare Please communicate this . " men from the agricultural districts . At the That was what he had received , and he wish- same time there was no doubt that some of ed therefore to communicate it to them . their best soldiers came from the agricul- tural districts ( applause ) . He was quite What they desired to do was to ask Beach sure that many of the men would be quite men in the outlying districts to approach any young fellows likely to make recruits , willing to serve . and so persuade them to join . He should also like to mention that any old soldiers or BOSANQUET , a hearty vote of thanks sergeants who were under the age of 42 were accorded the Chairman for presiding , to earnestly asked to join this force . As they which General CLIVE briefly replied . all knew , when forming a force of this con- siderable number they must have officers , sergeants , and non - commissioned officers to train the men . , He did not think they were short of officers , but if they could persuade any old soldiers who had served their coun- On the motion of Admiral Sir D. H. was tion of the British Empire , should have a clear understanding of all that is at stake in this war . Unless they realise to the full for what they are fighting , they may lack something of that fierce determination to conquer which is essential to victory in a life and death struggle . In the tremedous con- flict which is now beginning , it is vitally necessary that the popular belief in the jus- tice of our cause , and the eventual success of our arms , should rest on the solid founda- tion of a firm and reasoned conviction . It try before and were under 42 years of age , An appeal was made on the 4th inst . by is for this cause that I am addressing you in they would be most acceptable . As for the HEREFORDSHIRE BOY SCOUTS AND THE WAR . the Chief Scout to the County Commisioner to full to send a number of Scouts , under District Commisioners , to aid local , civil , or defence authorities in such ways as by collecting or distributing information re supplies , billeting eto . , or by assisting the police in guarding telegraph wires , or other duties , assisting post offices , fire brigades , or ambulance corps , or in distribution of poor law relief , etc. , i.e .. non - combatant duties . I. - Though it is very improbable that mili- tary operations will take place in such a remote county as Herefordshire , yet it is quite possible that Scouts properly organ- ised , may prove of great value in carrying out such duties as indicated by the Chief Scout . these few words , which I will curtail as much Territorials , they were , now up as possible . We know that our nation has strength , but the Territorials were being heen compelled to draw the sword in the de- asked to volunteer to join Lord Kitchener's fence of our just rights and privileges ; and army , and therefore they could not recruit we also know , that sword can never be for the Territorials until they had room for sheathed , until victory has crowned our them . That , of course , did not prevent men efforts , and the just liberties of Europe are who were willing to join the Territorials assured . But that result will not be easily from giving in their names , so that they attained . The path to be trodden in the might be passed into the Territorial Force days to come will be hard and cruel , and a when any vacancies occurred . But the main The Commissioner is convinced that both heavy burden of suffering and humiliation object , and the one he wished to lay parti- parents and boys will welcome this oppor must be borne before success is reached . If cularly before them that night , was that funity of showing their patriotism , and would the whole nation is to bear the necessary they now required recruits for Lord Kitch - emphasise the following points for the in- sacrifices with severe intrepidity , it must be ener's second ariny of 100,000 men , and if formation of all concerned : - under no illusion as to the nature of the there were any young men who wished to struggle in which it is engaged , it must be join at once they could give in their names convinced that there can be no sheathing of now . Proceeding , the Colonel dealt with the sword until complete victory is attained . the " separation allowance , " and said that Since our country has been compelled to the Government had granted ls . 1d . per day draw the sword , we are one and all soberly for the wives of the men who had gone to and earnestly resolved , to go through the serve their country , and 2d . per day for stern ordeal that lies before us , and to each child . And with the aid of the fund undergo whatever efforts and sacrifices may raised by the Soldiers ' and Sailors ' Families ' be asked of us in our country's name . De Association , which was well established feat would mean the destruction of that throughout this county , they would be glorious heritage and tradition bequeathed to prepared to make advances , as long as they the present generation by the heroism and could get the money , so as to make the self - sacrifice of our ancestors . It would weekly allowance to the wives equal to what mean the fall of Britain from her place the husbands ' wages were before the out- among the nations of the world , the break- break of the war ( applause ) . It was only fing up of the British Empire , and the end right , and their duty to see that the wives of Great Britain's security and freedom . Our and children of these men should be properly country would be reduced to the position of provided for , and that such allowances should a conscript appanage of the victor , she would not be considered as a charity ( applause ) . be a poor and abject vassal State , compelled , Although the absence of the husbands would in small things as well as in great , to bow be keenly felt by their wives , they were not before the will of her conqueror , and to re- going to allow the wives to go short in money gulate her miserable life according to his matters during the time they were taking decrees . What is the situation ; we are part in this terrible war ( applause ) . fighting a nation in arms of 70 millions of Colonel then went on to deal with the people . We have stout allies and many other National Reserve forces , the regulations of advantages for which to be thankful , but which seemed to be somewhat complicated , our two foremost allies , France and Russia , but as he did not want to mix all these var- have certain characteristics to which we ious forces up , he wished therefor eto lay par- must not remain blind . France has already ticular emphasis upon the first and foremost thrown the whole of her manhood into the requirement at the present time , viz . , that war ; she can do no more ; Russia is a mighty they now required recruits for Lord Kitch- power , with immense capacity for defence , ener's Second Army . The Territorial Force but with untried and unproved offensive had turned out splendidly , and Ross last powers . We may beat the German first at - week sent 60 recruits out of 170 raised in tack , but behind the first German line are the connty ( applause ) . The Territorial Force immense reserves , and Germany will fight was now being trained , and he had just this war through to the last breath of man heard that day that they were very comfort- and horse . We are here to - night because able , although they had not yet got tents Lord Kitchener has demanded an immediate for them , but they were billeted out for the reinforcement of 100,000 men . At the base time being . As for the Army Service Corps , of Lord Kitchener's requisition for fresh that corps was as good as any corps turned forces to be trained at once , lies the need of out by the regular army . In fact he had no plying to Mr. H. C. Jefferies , High - street , preparing for a long war , and the Minister hesitation in saying that they were in some Ross , who has very kindly undertaken this of War may quite conceivably have to em- respects better than the regulars , for they duty , ploy 500,000 additional men , in order that knew more about beef , oats , and grain , for when other powers have exhausted them- they were better judges than the regulars selves we shall be , as we have been in the in those things ( applause ) . The army medi- past , most capable of continuing the war . cal corps was also a very excellent corps , The We are fighting not only for the very exis- and he was indeed surprised to find that the itself , but also for the maintenance of the plause ) . Our Territorials . Reports to hand show that " B " Company and efficiency . Close upon 100 of them have is living up to its reputation for keenness volunteered for service abroad , which is , we believe , the largest proportion to volunteer in the whole regiment . t We are informed that the recruits which have since joined the regiment from Ross were a splendid lot of men . It is a great credit to our town that no less than half the mobilisation . a company should be raised within a week of Owing to B Company being up to strength , Capt . Yates regretted that some of the re- cruits had to be drafted into other compan- ies of the Regiment . CALL TO ARMS . 100,000 MEN WANTED . WHAT ROSS IS DOING . THE GREAT CRISIS . WAR SUMMARY . Wednesday Morning . Yesterday the curtain was lifted on Eng- Lord Kitchener's urgent appeal for 100,000 land's contribution to the land operations . fine response from this district . There are dropped again . still many young men who are eligible to men to form a second army has met with a of this gigantic war . To - day the curtain is We know that Paris has acclaimed with wild enthusiasm General Sir John French , Commander of the Expeditionary Force . We know also of the tumultuous welcome given French ports . to the British troops in Boulogne and other is To - day's Telegrams . FIERCE BATTLE PROCEEDING . proceeding between the Belgian and Ger- Brussels , Tuesday , 7 p.m. - A fierce battle man troops along an extended front . Large Tirlemont . Early this evening numerous re- numbers of refugees are arriving here from fugees here from Aerschot and Diest . join , and in order to give them every facility But the country knows now that the for doing so , committees have been formed British Expeditionary Force has been landed in most of the surrounding villages . Men in France , and landed without the slightest between the ages of 19 and 30 years , or old mishap . soldiers under 42 years of age , can obtain FIGHTING AT DINANT . particulars from any of the following gentle- Brussels , Wednesday - A graphic descrip- men who are prepared to assist them to en- list immediately . tion is now to hand of the fighting on Satur- A Home Defence Force will shortly be re- day at Dinant for the possession of the an- quired to take the place of troops sent to cient citadel which overlooks the town . The the war , and as there have been so many en citadel was captured by the Germans , who quiries from men of all ages who wish to do hoisted their flag on it at 1.80 in the after- All the afternoon the Germans kept something to help their country at this supreme crisis , there should be a most en- But now silence has fallen again . There guns on the French below . up a devastating fire with rifles and . machine Meanwhile the thusiastic response to the appeals to join the is even greater need for silence now . The French artillery silenced the German guns . next news we shall have of our splendid By 7 in the evening the Germans retreated . troops will be that of their fortunes in the great battles that are impending . EXPORTATIONS STOPPED . National Reserve . noon . We feel sure that every patriotic citizen in the district will at least register his name with one of the undermentioned to show that he will be ready when the call comes for volunteers for Home Defence . The signing of the National Reserve card carries no obligation , it is merely a register of men among whom volunteers may be found in case of imminent national danger . There are many such in this district who have served their country before , and are now only awaiting the call to defend her when needed . Their motto should be " We There has been a story , heard everywhere , are prepared , " and by joining the National of a Highland regiment which had been cut ARMED OFFICER FETCHED DOWN . Reserve they will show that the Men of Ross up . There have been persistent reports , Brussels , Wednesday . - According to the are still ready and willing to do their duty . with a wealth of detail , concerning large " Patriote , " a German aeroplane , which was A special parade of the Ross Company of numbers of British wounded who have been brought down yesterday morning at Aster- the National Reserve will be held at an early smuggled into English hospitals from the yebeck by the Belgian soldiers , was mounted date : - Continent . by an armed officer on whom military infor- mation was found . After coming to earth the officer endeavoured to fire on the Bel- gians . He had both legs broken . The most rigid censorship will be observed , The Council of Ministers , St. Petersburg , and we may have to wait during many anx- has decided to prohibit the exportation of ious days . It has been decided that " for cereals , fodder , vegetables , flour , eggs , oil- essential military reasons " no war corre- cake ,, butter , cattle , hides , seeds , tobacco , spondents are at present to be allowed with petroleum , and petroleum products , coal , the Allies " in the frontier theatres of oper- wood , etc. The Minister of Finance is au- ations . " thorised to make exemptions in favour of allied and friendly nations . ASTON INGHAM and LEA- M. K. M. Power , Esq . BISHOPSWOOD- R. H. Storey , Esq . , R. Pashley , Esq . BRAMPTON ABBOTTS H. H. Child , Esq . BRIDSTOW S. H. Deakin , Esq . , Weir End . BROCKHAMPTON and KING'S CAPLE A. W. Foster , Esq . , Brockhampton Court . GOODRICH and MARSTOW - Capt . A. A. H. Inglefield , W. B. Pilkington , Esq . , Robert Clarke , Esq . HOARWITHY- J. Wyndham Smith , Esq . , Aramstone . HOW CAPLE and SOLLERSHOPE- Capt . T. Raymond Symons , How Caple . FOY- General Clive , Perrystone Court . LLANDINABO- Admiral Bosanquet , Brom - y - Clos , Hereford . LINTON Col. A. E. Dalzell , Linton Court . LLANGARRON- Capt . A. S. Trevor , Trecilla . PETERSTOW SELLACK Col. Newnham Smith , Moraston . Capt . W. S. R. Cox , Ashe Leigh . ST . WEONARDS Capt . Ord Capper , St. Weonards , Major Dixon , Treago Castle . UPTON BISHOP- Capt . R. Allen , Capt . A. W. W. Pope , H. J. Marshall , Esq . , Gayton Hall , J. Murdoch , Esq . These stories are fabrications . There have so far been no casualities in our army . But innumerable people have believed and accept- ed these stories . It must be remembered that the spread of ugly rumours and false information is a German speciality . There is little doubt that these lying reports have been so started The latest news of Liege comes from Ger- many . It is to the effect that the gallant defence , of the ring of forts is at last over . The latest news from Brussels with regard the French Embassy late last night says that to Liege is ambiguous . But a message from the ring of forts is still intact . The removal of the Government head- quarters to Antwerp , it is pointed out , is merely a precautionary measure . Brussels is an unfortified city , open to sudden des- cents of cavalry . f In Alsace the French are advancing steadily . General Joffre , the French Com- mander - in - Chief , reports important successes for his troops . Their ardour , he says , is in- comparable . LOCAL ITEMS . THE LIEGE FORTS . Legation this morning that telegrams have The Press Association learns at Belgian perfectly satisfactory . The latest advices show been received showing military position is that the Liege forts were intact on Sunday that any of the forts had fallen . night and no intimation has been received SERVIAN VICTORY CONFIRMED . Paris , Wednesday . - Official confirmation of the Servians at Shabatz on the 17th inst . has been received of the undoubted victory The Austrian forces engaged numbered 80,000 men , and they suffered a severe de- feat with very heavy loss in men and war material . The Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch , of Russia , the Czar's brother , has left Eng- land to join the Russian army . The boxing match between Young Ahearne and Gunboat Smith is definitely off . Smith sails for , America tomorrow . Paris , Wednesday . " Gaulois " states that the Austrian cruiser sunk off Antivari by the French warship was the Zenta , of 2,400 tons , carrying 16 guns of different calibre , and crew , 75 officers , and 285 men . LONDON CORN MARKET . Wednesday . made on behalf of a local fund to relieve distress WAR DISTRESS FUND . - A joint appeal is being WALFORD- Caused by the war , and for H.R.H. the Prince of F. 8. Collins . Esq . , Guy R. Trafford , been convened by Ross Urban Council of mem- Wales ' National Relief Fund . A meeting has English whest steady . Foreign wheat Esq . , Hill Court . WESTON bers of local publio bodles , societies , etc. , to be 1 / - to 1/6 per quarter dearer to buy . Flour Col. A. E. Jones , Commander Hudson , G. Okell has kindly consented to not as secretary . 6d . dearer to buy . held at the Townhall on Saturday morning . Mr. Oats Barley dull . nominally unchanged . Maize 1 / - lower . A number of private motor cars have been Other articles unchanged in value at offered for conveying recruits to Hereford , Major E. W. Prevost . F. W. Herbert , Esq . Mr. G. M. Morton , " Gazetta " Office . The men have quickly had to adapt them- selves to the rigours of campaigning . It appears that they are billeted with a num - YATTON- ber of other troops in the same town , and accommodation is so overtaxed that they have had to rough it somewhat , whilst there was a restricted food supply for a short time . ROSS- These trifles are cheerfully borne , however , and the men are quickly becoming hard- bitten veterans , although some of the men wittily say they have more than their share of hard - biting to do when the rations are served out . It is expected that they will shortly go under canvas , and the men will be very pleased to get out in the open . They now have a plentiful supply of good food and are in good spirits . It is rumoured that the regiment may go been confirmed . Prince of Wales ' National Relief Fund . ROSS URBAN COUNCIL MEETING . The members of the Ross Urban Council met this ( Wednesday ) morning , when it was to Malta on garrison duty , but this has not decided to form a committee consisting of : Any retired members of " B " Coy . have 1. Members of the Ross Urban Council , the opportunity of showing their loyalty to 2. Ministers of all Denominations , their old regiment by enrolling themselves in 3. Mr. F. W. Wintle ( Charity Trustees ) , which is being formed at Ross , Capt . Ord 4. Chairman and Vice - Chairman of Traders ' Capper , who has taken a prominent part in 5. Editor " Ross Gazette , " organising the National Reserve in the the special company of National Reserves Association , county , is anxious to form a strong company 6. Managers of local Banks , 1 and arrangements can be made at the " Gazette Office , to collect men from any part of the district . Who will revive the Bugle Band in Ross Funds would quickly be found for increasing the number of bugles and drums that are left , and we believe there are several old buglers in the town capable of forming a very good band . Martial music will be in request during the war , and such a band would prove most useful for recruiting , etc. present . British . - Barley , 250. Foreign ; Wheat , 151,650 ; barley , 13,310 ; maize , 1,460 ; beans , 5,850 ; peas , 360 qrs .; flour , 13,740 saoks . THE KING'S MESSAGE TO HIS SOLDIERS . The appointment of General Sir Horace In a message to the troops before depar- Smith - Dorrien , G.C.B. , D.S.O .. to command ture , the King said , " You are leaving to an army corps of the British Expeditionary fight for the safety and honour of my Em- Force is of particular interest to Ross people , vale , the former residence of Mr. and Mrs. Duty is your watchword , and I know your as the General has frequently visited Merri - pire . I have implicit confidence in you . Constable Curtis , and took a prominent part Your daily pro- in the celebrations at the time of the return duty will be nobly done . of the men from the South African War . gress , indeed , your welfare , will never be absent from my thoughts . I pray God to Views from the Seat of War . - A collection bless and guard you , and bring you back of views of Liege , Namur , Divant , and the victorious . " in Ross which will be able to lend valuable 7. Secretaries of Friendly Societies , support to the company now on service . He invites all old N.C.O.'s of B. Coy to meet 8. Mr. L. U. Wooler ( representing indus- tries ) , him at the " Gazette " Office on Friday next With Mr. George Okell to act as Hon . Secre- Valley of the Meuse , which are of particular to discuss the formation of a company of the interest at the present time may be seen National Reserve in Ross . HEREFORDSHIRE REGIMENT . B COMPANY . 9 tary to the Committee . Mr. James Meredith was appointed to re- present Ross on the County Committee . The Council suggested that two funds should be formed , one for local purpoess and Capt . Ord Capper invites all ex - N.0.0.'s the other for the H.R.H. the Prince of of B Company to meet him at the " Gazette " Wales National Relief Fund . The first meeting of the committee will Office on Friday , evening , August 21st , at 6.30 p.m. to discuss the formation of a be held on Saturday next at the Town Hall National Reserve amongst old volunteers and at 10.80 a.m. to appoint sub - committees , and make arrangements for collecting and dis- ex - soldiers in Ross . tributing the funds . GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY . RESUMPTION OF CHEAP AND EXOUR SION TICKETS . at the " Gazette Office . They were collect- ed by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Crump , Tuffley , LORD KITCHENER'S MANIFESTO . Ross , when they visited this district a couple of years ago . Press Bureau , 4.10 p.m. - The following in- The price of paper used for printing news - structions have been issued by Lord Kitch- papers has increased 75 per cent . on socount of ener to every soldier in the expeditionary from the Continent . the large consumption , and stoppage of supplies army to be kept in his active service pay book : " You are ordered abroad as a soldier of the King to help our French comrades DARING EXPLOIT BY COSSACKS . against the invasion of a common enemy . You have to perform a task which will need St. Petersburg , Tuesday - Eleven members your courage , your energy , and your patience . of the Imeprial ' family , the Tsar's nearest relatives , are already at the front . LOCAL OFFERTORIES . The following offertories at the various churches in the Ross district on Sunday last have been received on behalf of the above Remember that the honour of the British fund , and forwarded to headquarters : The Don Cassack Kriuchkoff , who , with Army depends upon your individual conduct . £ 8 . d . four others , encountered twenty - two German It will be your duty not only to set an ex- Bridstow Church 85 16 Cavalry men , is becoming a popular hero . Ross Parish Church and Mission Room John's Chapel ... *** Kriuchkoff , who is an expert swordsman , ample of discipline and perfect steadiness 30 5 2 and was well horsed , charged at head of his under fire , but also to maintain the friendly comrades . He first cut down German officer 5 12 and then went for troopers . His sword was relations with those who you are helping in knocked out of his hand , but he seized one this struggle . The operations in which you of enemy's lances , and , notwithstanding his are engaged will for the most part take SOLDIERS AND SAILORS ' FAMILIES . List of subscribers to the local fund of Soldiers ' Sailors ' Family Association : - The issue of cheap and excursion tickets II . The rejoining of Ex - Scouts will be wel- is now resumed . The excursion tickets an- comed , even if over age , though such op - nounced in the current excursion pamphlets portunity should not be allowed to inter - will be issued , until further notice , with the fere with recruiting for the Army or De following amendments : Half - day excursion Walford Parish Church and St. tickets will be issued on the same days and to fence Forces . III - Mobilisation of such Scouts as wish to the same stations as advertised in the our take up these special duties will only rent excursion pamphlets , by any train after take place when a call is made by the 11.30 a.m. , returning by any train same day . Chief Constable or Government Depart- The half - day excursion trains to London from ments . Ross on August 20th will not run , but ex- IV - In meanwhile work will be carried on cursion tickets for a longer period than one by various Associations and Troops pre- day will be issued on the same days and to cisely as before , but with a special view the same stations as advertised in the cur- and of encouraging ( i ) an intimate knowledge rent excursion pamphlets by any train ; the of neighbouring conditions ( roads , lanes , return journey to be made on the same days farms , smithies , etc. , see qualification for as advertised , by any train . Week - end , Saturday to Monday , walking Pathfinder's Badge ) ; ( ii ) Signalling ; ( iii ) Despatch Riding ; ( iv ) Ambulance , etc. and cycling tours , holiday season tickets , V - The County is already organised , and anglers , golfers , and all other descriptions of most parishes belong already to one or tickets at reduced fares will be issued . other of existing or defunct Local Associa- tions . The latter may be revised , and Associations as originally formed will form the basis of further extension . VI . - No boy at present a Scout is obliged to undertake special service unless he de- desires , and those who volunteer must pro- duce the written consent of their parents or guardians . VII Bovs not already enrolled as Scouts bub willing to join for special service , must be over 15 years , and must also bring written consent as above . Ex - Scouts are exempt from this age limit . Anyone wishing to register can do so by ap- PRESS REPRESENTATIVES . Market tickets will be issued on the same days and from the same stations as adver- tised in the current excursion pamphlets , for- ward by any train , to return by any train same day . The resumption of the issue of cheap and excursion tickets will not apply , until further notice , to through bookings to the L. and N.W. and L. and S.W. Railways , nor by the City of Dublin 8.8 . Co. HOW CAN I HELP ? Mrs. Moffatt ... Mrs. Mynde Allen Mr. Briscoe ... Mrs. Aldrich - Blake Rev. W. 8. Clarke . Colonel Middleton Mrs. Middleton ... Lt. Col. A. d . Jones . Miss Harvey ... Mrs. Hudson .. Mrs. Wilson ... Mies Baby Moffatt Mr. Ceoil Moffait ... Miss Mary Marshall B a . d . 20 00 20 10 10 10 500 500 500 500 5 2 2 2 20 200 200 100 694 14 TO OUR READERS . wounds , killed ten more Germans . His comrades galloping up routed the others . place in a friendly country , and you can do your own country no better service than in showing in France and Belgium true charac TERRIBLE MASSACRE IN GERMAN ter of the British soldier .. Be invariably courteous , considerate , and kind . Never do TRENCHES . The Petit journal publishes an account anything likely to injure or destroy property , given by wounded French soldiers , who have and always look upon looting as a disgrace- arrived there , of the recent fighting near ful act . You are sure to meet with welcome , Mulhausen . They say the Algerian sharp and to be trusted . Your conduct must shooters took part in those operations , and greatly distinguished themselves . The Ger justify that welcome and that trust . Your mans , deceived by the kharki colour of their duty cannot be done unless your health is uniform , allowed them to approach without taking alarm , and when they discovered sound , so keep constantly on your guard their mistake it was too late , the Turcos against any excesses . In this new experi- whose fierce clan is well known , threw them - ence , you may find temptations both in wine selves upon them with the bayonet and wrought terrible havoc in the German and women . You must entirely resist both trenches . Those who escaped massacre fled temptations , and while treating all women precipately , causing fearful disorder in the with perfect courtesy , you should avoid any ranks massed behind Mulhausen where the Germans were in considerable strength . TORONTO'S HELP . Toronto , Tuesday . - American citizens in Official Press Bureau issued following state- We must keep our heads , however during this grave crisis , particularly as they means of helping the cause of land of their well informed as to all important events meetings earnestly desirous of finding intimacy . Do your duty bravely , fear God , Field honour the King . " - Kitchener , Marshal . AUSTRALIAN NOTES .. The one great question of the past Owing to the war we are suspending some Toronto , probably catching inspiration of week has been , " How can I help my of our regular features for the present . We local patriotism , held a meeting last night Melbourne , Tuesday . - Major Tremarke , country ? " Men are anxious , and more shall continue to give prominence to all local than willing , to start immediate drilling , affairs , and we can assure our readers that and decided to form a committee to formu- who has been attending meetings of the Brit- late plans to help Great Britain in the war . ish Association here , is sailing in the " De- with a view to defending their homes . we shall do all in our power to keep them Thirty thousand Americans live here , and mosthenes " to report for service . In Sydney the Lord Mayor's Fund tence of the British Empire and of Europe doctors turned out and rode so well ( apment at 4.5 this afternoon ; Press Bureau are by showing our implicit trust in Lord affect our own districts . The war is seriously adoption a country good enough to live in amounts to £ 10,500 . Messrs . Falkiner Bros. , informed , and for essential military reasons , Kitchener , whose request for 100,000 affecting the supplies of paper , both on ac is a country good enough to fight for , or at Pastorialists have offered the Common- just rights , liberties , and privileges of all The CHAIRMAN then asked if there were representatives of the Press are not at pre - recruits is the only and all - important count of the enormous editions that are least , help in some tangible way , its citi - wealth 200 horses . the smaller nations in the world ; and we any recruits for Lord Kitchener's army in esnt being admitted as War Correspondents plies from the Continent . In conjunction with Mr. Carlos Warfield , chairman . We want amounts to £ 6,000 , while donations of a 1,000 to turn the thoughts of our people and their the room , and in response some . four or five with the Allied Forces in the Frontier question for the moment . Every nerve being printed daily and the stoppage of sup- zens among whom they are living , declared must be strained to find the men he asks the leading daily and weekly papers , which to help the people who are holding the flag tons , a number of bullocks and horses have for , and all voluntary efforts at forming are conserving their resources , we shall re- over our heads , said Mr. Charles McColm . also been received . local corps be abandoned until the War duce the number of our pages as a precaution Though no definite action was decided upon , amounts Auckland Patriotic Fund Office ask for such volunteers . Our single against any possible failure of supplies . the meeting was in favour of some tangible aim must be to send to the army every newspaper proprietors agree that it is better at the front . Another suggestion is the offer therance of patriotic and red crocommon There is no serious shortage at present , but gift , perhaps to the dependents of soldiers £ 21,000 , and enthusiastic meetings for fur- eligible man that can be spared , and not to to start economising now in case the war of a motor cycle corps , which would be raised continue to be held throughout the Common- spend our strength in diverse channels . should continue for some time . at a cost of some 50,000 dollars . volunteers consented to join . must make mankind learn what it means . stupendous energies , to the prosecution of a Col. MIDDLETON then read out the war . By one means or another , the land forces available for oversea service must be names of those gentlemen whom he hoped , increased , and as a large part of the Terri- would undertake to do the recruiting in torial Force is able and willing to go abroad , their respective parishes , and there was not Lord Kitchener naturally desires to render a single refusal , besides which many of the that part of our army capable of going . Lord gentlemen chosen volunteered the use of Kitchener therefore asks men of good will to their motor cars to bring recruits into Ross , theatres of operations . YOUR DEFEND HOMES ! Every old Soldier or Volunteer should ENROL in the the NATIONAL RESERVE , a pro- perly constituted Government Force . In wealth . Brisbane the Couriers War Fund to |