Ross Gazette 7th May 1914 - Page 4
Ross Gazette 7th May 1914 - Page 4
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| Date | 07/05/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 7th May 1914 |
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OTICES . IBER HE AMME ROOK nd Sports IN THE AZETTE , " 14th . Lolidays XCURSIONS OR ORTNIGHT , & c . , ROSS . many other Stations . JUNE ( except June 1 ) . ondon . 5th , 19th and 26th . of Man ) . JUNE ( except May 29 ) hemonth , Portsmouth , rgate , Dover , Folke- Eastbourne , Brighton , rthcawl , Port Talbot , Llanelly , Carmarthen , Pembroke , Milford , on , Wrexham . Corwen , Tanchester . Liverpool , Colwen Bay , Dolgelly , dno , Blackpool , Stoke- on . Cremer , Harwich , Norwich , Peterbor & e . ndon .. are , Minehead , Barn- Dawlish , Teignmouth , Paignton , Brixham , outh , Tavistock , New- oe , St. Austell , Fal- for Lizard ) , St. Ives , EEK DAY . Dolgelly . ( for 5 , 8 , 12 , 15 days ) , except May 29 ) for 15 daye . ve Rosa , 1.31 ; Mitchel- b.m. July , August , and Sep- t Bank Holiday Ex- nent Announcements . ls , or send post card to TER , General Manager . RLE " PALACE , OSS . SONG . and STORY . BURNS st , and Expert Variety is new and entertaining t successful . SICAL SPECIALITY . Iusical Instruments . NDFEET OF FIRST S FILMS . S PROGRAMME . and STUART cal Act of Exceptional Ideas in Vaudeville and Flesque . MEDY MONY AND DUETS . VAUDEVILLIANS . AND IMITATIONS . MUSICAL MELANGE . njo Manipulation , Jugg- laving Banjo and Piano The Banjo Talks and Town Talks , Beautiful edy Duets . Character Mirth and Mimicry ; hos and Screaming Ab ND FEET OF FIRST- S FILMS . p.m. Commence at 8 . days and Saturdays at pors open at 2.30 rmances Saturday - 6.36 rs open at 6 and 8 . 6d . , and 8d . oked at the Palace . efordshire Regiment DERS . is a vacancy for a few above Company . Any sirous of joining should or to N.C.O's and men ish Drill Claes will parade at 8 p.m. , until further N.C.O. or man who has ast do so on Friday next , m There will be a Whitsun Leominster . Pay , & o . , C.O. or man desirous of his name to Serg . - Instr . h inst . igned ) REX YATES , ( Capt . ) , anding B Company . te , Ltd. , LERS , SELLERS , KERS , & C . et , Ross . 1 Marriages . BLANCH - KEDDLE - May 5 , at Weston Parish Church , by the Rev. Prob . G. E. Oraigie , Charles Edward Blanch , youngest son of the late Mr. Richard Blanch and Mrs. Blanch , Tretire , to May , eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Keddle , Cherry Orchard , Weston . Beaths . It will be news to the public that every sixpenny telgram received at the Post Office involves that department in a loss of five- pence before delivery . But this is what Mr. Hobhouse told the House of Commons last week , and amply explains the reason why the telegraphic alone of the three main departments of the G.P.O , fails to pay its way . The telephone , on the other hand , is bring in a greater revenue still were the value of words to be weighed by their for- cibleness . For there is still much room for improvement in the service , and delays are too frequent as yet to make us entirely en- thusiastic over the transfer from Company to State . DAVIES . - May 3 , at Park Mill , Llangarren , James paying concern , and would , no doubt , Davies , aged 84 years . The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon at Goodrich Church , at 3 o'olook . THRUPP . — May 2 , at Dunkeld , Burgess Hill , after a long and painful illness , Irene D. A. Thrupp , aged 3 years and 9 months . In Memoriam BAILEY . - In loving memory of our dear little Willie , who passed away May 2 , 1913. - From his loving father and mother . A light is from our household gone , A voice we loved is stilled . A place is vacant in our hearts Which never can be filled . A. W. URSELL , Waterice Monumental Worke 10 , CANTILUPE - BOAD , BOSS . BOLE AGENT for this Dlatriot for the beautiful SILVER GREY Theas CORNISH GRANITE . Monuments supplied at about Half the Pzloe of other Granites . Established 23 Years . W. G. STORR - BARBER , FOR BEST MONUMENTAL WORK IN ALL ITS BRANOHES . BATISFACTION GUARANTEED . ESTIMATES FREE . ROSS ( LATE OVERTON ) . LEOMINSTER ( ESTAB . 1840 ) . WORKS { MRS . WATTS , CERTIFIED MIDWIFE . ( BY EXAMINATION ) , CAMP ROAD , ROSS . Moderate Fees , according to circumstances . [ CYCLIST . ] The Ross Gazette . THURSDAY , MAY 7th , 1914 . LOCAL TOPICS . That our dusty roads are a menace to the welfare of the district as well as to the public health , was shown by a statement made by a Councillor at the last meeting of the Ross Rural District Council . A gentle- man had come to look at a house at Wilton , and while he was waiting for the keys , several motors passed , and the dust was so great that the gentleman said he could not live there . Tar - spraying , as a temporary expedient , is certainly of some use , and no time should be lost in having the streets and roads properly treated . There is every prospect of a record number of people visit- ing this neighbourhood during the next few months , and it will surely be the wish of every resident that the enthusiasm invariably aroused by our unrivalled scenery should not be marred by badly kept roads . " £ 14,743 is the figure at which the Govern- ment Valuer sets the value of the Ross Workhouse . As an investment reckoned at £ 6 per cent . per annum , the rent should be somewhere about £ 900 . Even putting it at the most modest return of £ 4 per cent on the money , the rent would be £ 600 per an- It may be gratifying to the rate- payers to feel that they possess such a valuable property , but when the rate num . collector sends in his demand note based on the sum above - mentioned , the pleasurable prospect will undergo a decided change . The second reading of the Health Resorts interest to Ross . The Bill is to empower and Watering Places Bill is of considerable Urban Councils to spend not more than a penny rate in advertising the advantages of their districts as health resorts . The benefits likely to accrue to the trade and general prosperity of the town from advertis ing has been conclusively proved by the all too modest efforts of the Ross Traders ' Association . The effect of a growing popula- tion on the rateable value of the town is a matter of vital interest to every inhabitant , whilst to the tradesman it makes all the difference between genteel poverty and a sound financial prosperity . Lord A. Thynne , Unionist M.P. for Bath , seconding the motion , pointed to the part advertising played in attracting hundreds of thousands of people of all nationalities to Switzerland . Nearer home there was the example of the Great Western Railway , which , by profuse advertising of what they themselves had christened " the Cornish Riviera , " beguiled a large number of the more guileless of his fellow countrymen ( laughter ) into the belief that they would find among the Cornish villages perennial sun , sumptuous casinos , turquoise - blue sea , luxurious cooking , and various other de- lights . They had been so sucessful that they were able to run trains de luxe daily from London . The extensive advertising by tourist agencies induced large numbers of estimable and cultured people who dwelt on the slopes of Hampstead and Brixton - rise , at great personal inconvenience and unnecessary ex- pense , to visit Rouen and other foreign places in order to study Gothic architecture and to visit the birthplace of William the Conqueror when , owing to ignorance or the want of advertising , they had never troubled to see English architecture or to visit historic sites equally interesting in this country . THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , MAY 7 , 1914 . Ross Golf Club . TRADESMEN OF ROSSI Be up to date , and deliver your most urgent orders by The Humberette Van will carry Light Motor Van . 2 cwts . of Goods rapidly to any part of the country . For the Fish and Fruit Trades a Motor Van is really indispensable . Price of Van , complete , as illustrated ; - £ 135 . Your man taught to drive , free . Let us give you a trial run . BUTCHER & CASSON , AUTOMOBILE ENgineers , MOTOR BODY BUILDERS , JUMBLE SALE - A very successful jumble . sale in aid of the funds of the Ross Baptist The desire of the English health resorts Church was held in the Schoolroom on Satur- and watering - places , however , was not to day last , when a large assortment of wearing attract visitors from one another , but to apparel and other articles were sent for dis- stem the annual flow of persons seeking re- posal . The various stalls were presided over laxation and pleasure across the Channel . by many ladies , both members and friends Huge sums were spent to - day by holiday- of the Church , and a brisk trade was tran- makers in enriching French hotel - keepers , sacted during the afternoon . After . paying and incidentally the national exchequers of all expenses , sum of nearly £ 10 was those countries . The English watering - places realised . The pastor and deacons wish to ought to be placed in a position to compete thank the many friends who sent articles for fairly with foreign rivals , which already ad- the sale . vertised to a large extent . The municipali- ties of the country , with no uncertain voice , had expressed their desire for this optional power to advertise , the Bill having the unani- mous , approval of the Association of Urban District Councils and the Association of Municipal Corporations . LOCAL NEWS . FOR CYCLE REPAIRS go to FRANK HILL AND Co. , Market - place , Ross . - Advt . MUSICAL SUCCESS . At the recent School examination of the Associated Board of the R.A.M. and R.C.M. , held at Ross , Miss Edith Mary Arnold passed successfully in the Higher Division . Miss Arnold is a pupil LIMITED , ROSS . Ross Ambulance Class , DISTRIBUTION OF PROFICIENCY BADGES AND CERTIFICATES . A CHALLENGE CUP WANTED . The annual meeting of the Ross Ambu- lance Class was held at the Council , Schools on Tuesday evening , when Mr. H. Ward- Pike , in the unavoidable absence of the president , Col. O. R. Middleton , presided over a fair attendance . Among those pre- sent were Mr. C. J. Steele , Mr. T. G. Bray , Mr. A. N. Ryland , Mr. L. Hicks , Mr. J. " N. and C. " ( Nicholson and Co.'s ) Rain- proof Coats for Ladies and Gentlemen . The new " Opalex " coat , with " Iridescent " lining , is THE coat for the coming Spring and Summer , light in weight , yet a perfect shield from rain . Inspection invited . Can be obtained only from T. MAPP , Ladies ' and Smith , Mr. J. Young , Mr. T. C. Sherwood , Gent.'s Tailor . Agent also for Dexter Mr. R. Hyett , Mr. J. H. Davies , Mr. H. Weatherproofs . - Advt . Kemp , Mr. W. J. Gwatkin , Mr. H. E. Vaughan , etc. , etc. A SPLENDID HOLIDAY GUIDE . - Those who are thinking of spending an early vacation should secure a copy of " Holiday Haunts " THE SECRETARY'S REPORT . for 1914. This popular official handbook is now ready for distribution , and it would be Mr. RYLAND , the Secretary , in present- difficult to imagine a more comprehensive ing his annual report , said he should like to and practical guide - book for travellers over thank the members of the class and officers the Great Western Railway system . Pro- for the valuable help they had given him fusely illustrated and interestingly written , during the year Daring the year , eight the 1914 Holiday Haunts is a vade - meccum cases of fat aid and assistance to injured of useful travel information , designed not persons had been rendered by the members of Miss Lilian M. Sharman , L.R.A.M. only to furnish particulars of travelling of the class . A course of lectures were given facilities , but to make holidays of vital inter- by Dr. A. J. Campbell under the Red Cross GREEN DRAGON . Commencing this day : Market est and peculiar pleasure . The book is ob- Society , and they were very well attended . Ordinary , from 12 noon to 3 p.m. , 18. - Advt . tainable at all G.W.R. stations and offices , Sixteen members presented themselves for Ross TRADERS ASSOCIATION . - The half - price 3d . , or from the Superintendent of the examination , and fourteen passed , five gain- yearly general meeting of the above Associa- Line , Paddington Station , W. , 6d . post free . ing first class certificates , one second , and tion will be held in the Townhall on Friday PREVENTION OF CUELTY TO CHILDREN . - eight proficiency badges . On Saturday , evening next , May 8th , at 8 p.m. , when The Hereford and County Branch of the April 25th , the class sent a team consisting several matters of general interest , to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruel- of Mr. T. G. Bray ( capt . ) , Mr. J. Smith , town will be brought up for discussion . ty to Children has , during the quarter end- Mr. H. Kemp , Mr. T C. Sherwood , Mr. A. VISITORS FROM BLACKPOOL . - Ross and the Wye ed 31st March , 1914 , inquired into 41 com- N. Ryland , with Mr. J. W. Davies as plaints of neglect , ill - treatment and other wrongs of childhood , of which 39 wer found to be true , affecting 128 children , and 64 offenders . Action was taken as follows : convicted , none dicharged , and 3 were other 35 cases were warned , 1 prosecuted , 1 wise dealt with . The Society's Inspector made 235 visits of supervision . Valley has been chosen for the Annual Excursion on the occasion of the Blackpool Tradesmen's Holiday on the 19th inst . Several parties have already booked accommodation in Ross for drives , lunches , teas , & c . , and caterera , should be very busy on that day . CHARLOCK SPRAYING . - To insure success use " Easisol " brand of Solphate of Copper and " Easisol " brand of Alkali . All details of im- proved process from J. HARRY HART , Pharma ceutical Chemist , successor to T. Matthews , " Man of Ross " House , Ross . BAKER'S CHARITY . - The usual monthly meeting of the Distributors of this Charity was held at Bank Offices , Ross , on Tuesday last , when there were present Messrs . J. Bailey , H. T. Blake , J. Brawn , W. E. Cole , B. Hankin , H. Llewellyn , W. Phillips , and F. W. Wintle , with George B. reserve , to compete for the Hereford Chal- lenge Cup . For this seven teams entered , and the Ross Ambulance Class secured second place , which was indeed a very creditable stimulus to ambulance work if some local performance . It would certainly be a gentleman would kindly come forward and offer a cup for competition at Ross under similar conditions . AN UNUSUAL EXHIBIT . - There is a most interesting and instructive exhibit of drugs and " Materia Medica " specimens in the window at the Man of Ross Pharmacy , the whole of which are products of the vegetable kingdom . This has been designed and arranged by Mr. H. Hart , Pharmaceutical Chemist , successor to Mr. Matthews , and is THE TREASURER'S REPORT . intended to emphasise the importance of Mr. STEELE , the treasurer , in giving his " quality " in Medicines . Side by side are financial report , stated that they started shown drugs of widely varying qualities , and the year with a balance of £ 6 2s . Od . Their is not enough , and of £ 12 14s . OPEN MEETING . Death of Major Johnson , It is with great regret that we have this Press Association Telegrams . " Ross Gazette " Office , Wednesday afternoon , 8.8 . COLUMBIA . The fourth open meeting promoted by the week to chronicle the somewhat sudden Ross Golf Club was held on the Alton Court death of Major John Owens Johnson , of the Links on Tuesday in rather stormy weather , Firs , Ross , which occurred at mid - day on but in spite of this a very good number of Sunday , after only a very brief illness , at Cunarder Franconia has picked up a boat of the Lloyds Halifax message reports that the golfers turned up , and the competitions pro - in last week , the late Major was enjoying a boat contained 13 survivors . Searching for the the early age of 48 years . On Wednesday Steamer Oolumbia , which was burnt at sea . The second boat . MEMORIAL SERVICE TO THE LATE KING EDWARD . The King and Queen , Queen Alexandra , and DEATH . vided some excellent sport . The course was game of golf on the Alton Court Links , but in splendid condition , thanks to Croydon , on Thursday he was taken ill , blood poison- the professional . The heavy storms after ing supervening , and he passed away on luncheon accounted to a great extent for the Sunday . He leaves a widow and two sons , low scores in the afternoon . Visitors were to whom is extended in their sudden bereave present from Lytham and St. Ann's , Nor- ment the heartfelt sympathy of all who wich , Churchdown , Cotswold Hills , and knew the late Major . Hereford and on the whole this year's Major Johnson was the eldest son of Wil- other members of the Royal Family left London meeting will rank as the best held by the liam Johnson , of Barn Hill , Wavertree . He to - day for Windsor to attend the Memorial club , Competition for the Traders ' Cup was served for ten years with the 12th Royal Service to the late King Edward . exceptionally keen , no less than twenty - five Lancers ( 1887-1897 ) , retiring into the 3rd golfers taking part . Two other prizes were Royal Irish ( Wexford ) Militia , in which he BOLTON COUNCILLOR'S SUDDEN given in this event , £ 2 28. to the winner of served from 1897 to 1908. He also volun- . the cup , and £ 1 1s . as a second award . teered and served during the South African The cup on this occasion was won by the Rev. C. H. Payton with a score of 88 , with handicap of 15 , leaving a net score of 71 , Mr. H. T. Howell being second . In the four- somes , the visitors played a very prominent part , both prizes going out of the town , the first to Hereford and the second to Church- down . The best thanks of the members and competitors are due to Mr. J. Fred . Arnold and Mr. H. T. Howell for the very efficient manner in which they carried out the duties of joint hon . secretaries , to Mrs. Croydon for catering so well for the luncheon and tea , and to the visitors for attending the meet ing . The following are the results of the com- petitions : - ROSS TRADERS ' CUP . Gentlemen's Single Handicap ( Medal ) .- For the silver challenge cup presented by the Ross Traders , and a prize value £ 2 2s .; second prize value £ 1 1s . Special prize of £ 1 1s . for the best gross score . The result was as follows : - Sc'e . Ha'p . Rev. C. H. Payton ( Ross ) ... 86 15 H. T. Howell ( Ross ) 79 W. C. Wilson ( Hereford ) 85 W. T. Morgan ( Hereford ) ... 78 A. Ashton ( Ross ) .. F. Hatton ( Hereford ) 88 6 ... 11 War in the remount department , and retired The Bolton Town Council was to - day adopting with the rank of Major in the Reserve of a vote of condolence on the death of one member Officers on April , 1912. During his connec- when Councillor Harrocks was suddenly taken ill tion with the Army , the late Major rode in and died in a couple of minutes . many steeplechases , winning , among others , the Grand Military Gold Cup at Sandown- the soldiers ' ribbon of the turf . During his residence in Ross , Major John- son took an exceptionally keen interest in sports , for besides being a regular playing member of the Ross Golf Club , he was also an enthusiastic tennis player , and by his death , the South Herefordshire Lawn Tennis and Crouquet Club has lost one of its most active members . Another movement that received the cordial support of the late Major was that of the Boy Scouts , for when the Ross troop was started , Major Johnson . became the first Scoutmaster , He was a good shot with the rifle , and frequently took part in the matches of the Ross Miniature Rifle Club . The funeral took place in Ross Churchyard this ( Wednesday ) afternoon , and was largely attended . The service was conducted by the Net . Rev. L. P. Jones , senior curate in the ab- 71 sence from home of the Rector - assisted by 73 the Rev. C. H. Payton , who read the lesson LONDON CORN MARKET . Wheat firm but unaltered . Flour steady , unchanged .. Barley firm and 3d . dearer . Oats quiet , unchanged . Maize firm and 6d . dearer . Other artioles unchanged . Arrivals : British wheat nil , barley 850 , oats 80 . Foreign - wheat 42,620 , barley 8,280 , oats 72,780 , maize 610 , beans 1,110 , peas 3,090 quarters , flour 7,140 sacks , OIL SHIP ABLAZE . 18 KILLED BY FIRE AT SEA . CAPTAIN & OFFICERS PERISH . A terrible story of the sea - explosion , fire , and finally the sinking of the ship after the 74 in church , while the committal was per - captain and officers and most of the crew , 2 76 formed by the Rev. L. P. Jones . 11. 77 76 x 2 ... 78 88- 5. 78 8 79 J. A. Pott ( Ross ) F. S. Lunnon ( Churchdown ) C. L. Llewellyn ( Ross ) 92-13 79 87 8. Greatrex Yates ( Ross ) 94 14 80 J. H. Hall ( Ross ) 89 7. 82 J. Fred . Arnold ( Ross ) 981 16. 82 A. E. Smith ( Lytham and St. Anne's ) 100 16 A : B. Bell ( Norwich ) 100 H. G. Swift ( Cotswold Hills ) 88 A. Hatton ( Ross ) 94 W. T. Bailey ( Cotswold Hills ) 98 6 118 C. H. Bunning ( Ross ) 25 entered . FOURSOMES . 87 brass furnishings , bore the inscription : The coffin , which was of plain oak with eighteen in all , had been killed - reached Liverpool on Sunday . The news of the dis- aster was brought by the liner Limerick , which while returning to Liverpool from Ade- laide picked up in the Mediterranean five of the ill - fated sailors . JOHN OWENS JOHNSON , Died May 3rd , 1914 , Aged 48 years . The doomed ship was the Russian oil steamer Kometa , on board which was a cargo of benzine . She was sighted by the Limerick , which steamed with all speed to her aid , as The chief mourners were Mrs. Johnson ( widow ) , Master Jack Johnson ( son ) , Mrs. 84 Johnson ( mother ) , Mr. Byam Johnson , Mr. 15.85 William Johnson , Mr. Wilson , Mrs. Wilson , did several other vessels . The ship was on fire 3.85 Mr. Sonenthal and Mrs. Sonenthal . Among from stem to stern , but after a time a boat 8 ... 86 others present were Sir John Carden , Bart . , from the Limerick was able to approach her Col. Newnham Smith , Capt . Stanley Cox , and the five men were rescued . Altogether Col. Evan Thomas , Mr. H. J. Marshall , Mr. twelve of the thirty persons on board , includ- 17101 C. H. Bunning ( hon . secretary ) , Mr. H. ing the captain's wife , were saved . Stevenson ( hon . treasurer ) , and Mr. S. Greatrex Yates ( captain ) , representing the Ross Golf Club ; Mr. G. Okell , Dr. Ll . B. Green , Mr. E. W. Strong , Mr. Whiffen , Mrs. Tippett , Mrs. Manley Power , and others . J. Butcher , late scoutmaster , was also pre- The Ross troop of Boy Scouts , under Sergt . Gentlemen's Foursome Handicap ( Bogey ) . " First prize , value £ 1 18. each ; second prize , value 10s . 6d . each . Result : - W. J. Morgan and A. Hatton , Hereford ( 4 ) , 4 down . R. D. Moore and F. S. Luhnon , Church - sent . F. Hatton and W. C. Wilson , Hereford ( 7 ) , 4 down . down ( 6 ) 4 down . TERRIBLE STORY OF MEN IN AGONY . A thrilling story was told to a Daily News representative by third officer J. C. Watson , of the Limerick . " The calamity occurred , ' he said , " when we were off Cape Matifu , near on the bridge of the Limerick about 10.30 Algiers , on Sunday night , April 26th . I was when I saw a fire in the direction of Algiers . I told our wireless operator to get into touch with the Algiers station and see what was an oil tank steamer which was believed to be a British vessel from The grave was lined with moss and ivy . A large number of beautiful wreaths were burning . " We were informed that there had sent by the members of the family , been an explosion on W. F. Blackwell and T. R. Worthing , relatives , and friends . Hereford ( 1 ) , 5 down . The funeral arrangements were entrusted place , Ross . H. T. Howell and A. Ashton , Ross ( 6 ) , 7 to Messrs . Bunning and Sowersby , Market - Liverpool which had just left the port . When down . G. Okell and W. Strong , Ross ( 8 ) , 7 down . J. H. Hall and J. Benjamin , Ross ( 9 ) , 8 down . C. H. Payton and S. Greatrex Yates , Ross . ( 10 ) , 8 down . A. J. Kiddle and J. Fred Arnold , Ross ( 12 ) , 8 down . ( 11 ) , 8 down . C. L. Llewellyn and C. H. Bunning , Ross and M. G. Swift ( Cotswold Hills ) ; E. H. The following also entered : -W . T. Bailey Wood ( Ross ) and A. E. Smith ( Lytham and St. Anne's ) ; J. A. Pott and P. Ingram ( Ross ) , W. Littley and E. A. Emms ( Cots- wold Hills ) . Young Liberals League . ANNUAL MEETING . MR . H. WEBB , M.P. , ON THE POLITICAL SITUATION . 1 we heard this Captain Macfarlane , of the to stoke Limerick , gave orders for the men the fires , and when the message was passed round that a Liverpool vessel was in danger the men worked like demons . We raced away to the Kometa , and it was only after we had rescued some of the men that we knew the vessel was a foreigner . As we made towards . her a TERRIFIC EXPLOSION OCCURRED , and the flames appeared to shoot miles inte the air , lighting the scene for a great distance round . I saw what appeared to be a huge mass of molten metal . shoot . hundreds of feet into the air , and the oil spread far away on the lee side of the vessel , a floating sheet of blue flame . The annual general meeting of the Ross and District Branch of the National Lodge of Young Liberals was held in the Victoria Hall on Friday , May 1st . Owing to the pressure of professional duties , the President " We could see , by the light of the flames ( Mr. C. W. Parish ) was not able to be pre- half a dozen men dancing about stark naked . The monthly , spoon competition will be sent , and the meeting was presided over by They were shrieking in agonised tones , and played on Tuesday next , May 12th . Mr. T. J. Guy , Chairman of the Committee . the flames were rapidly encroaching on the The following letter was received from Mr. forecastle head , where they were situated . H. Webb , M.P.- The plates beneath them were red hot , and when we ogt them on board the Limerick the soles of their feet were badly blistered . " As our lifeboat approached them of the men , the ship's carpenter , jumped into the water . He had gone Men's Own Brotherhood . of widely differing values . It is pointed out in 219 10d . After meeting if expenses tiquities is well known , appeared to be much their own making . You will very soon , in all purity they had a balance of £ 8 88. 9d . 1 1 one RAVING MAD FROM PAIN AND FRIGHT . snuffed . " CHIPS OF NEWS . The Duke of Argyll died on Saturday night . The Court has gone into mourning for one month owing to the death of the Duke of Argyll A visit was paid by the King and Queen ' on Sunday to the Royal Academy . " 12 , Downing Street , S.W. , April 30th , 1914. Dear Sir , -Writing on behalf of Mrs. Webb and myself , I want to say how very sorry we are that we are unable to attend VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE the annual general meeting of the Ross and District Branch of the League of Young COUNTY FEDERATION . Liberals to be held to - morrow . I should The Ross Brotherhood was honoured by a have particularly have liked to have been The other five also were half demented , and The CHAIRMAN said it was a very in - visit on Sunday last from Mr. Edward J. able to be present , since we are asked to when they threw themselves into the water teresting report , and from the number of Burrow , of Cheltenham , who , during his rally to the support of Constitutional Gov - dirty picking the that another explo first aid , it showed what a valuable asset of the area comprised by the Worcestershire , Free Trade which we were asked to protect , off the vessel , and the steamer was completely difficulty in up . cases , in which the members had rendered year of office , is making a presidential tour ernment and Free Trade . Formerly it was sion took place soon after we had got them all the class was to the town and neighbourhood . Herefordshire , and North Gloucestershire but it is necessary in these days to fight for burnt out , her hull being burnt into the shape class was to the Federation . Mr. A. E. Mogg presided over the preservation of Constitutional Govern- of a barrel . The flames were visible for more a good attendance of men , and was supported ment . We now have the spectacle of the than twenty miles , and we watched them until The proposals of the Chancellor of the Ex- by Mr. Henry Southall . party which once prided itself on being the chequer have a direct bearing on this valua- The Rev. W. A. Powicke offered prayer , Party of Law and Order " openly advocat suddenly they went out just as a candle ie tion , as future taxation will differentiate and Mr. N. M. Greenhill read the lesson . ing unconstitutional methods , and claiming between the site and the buildings . Some Kemp ; secretary . Mr. Wintle was voted to the Mr. BURROW , whose interest in an- the right to defy all laws which are not of relief is promised on the rates levied on the chair , pro tem . This being the annual meeting that mere " value of the buildings , but none on the site of the members , Mr. W. E. Cole was elected that the public need the protection which impressed by the fact that the men were the ordinary course , be given an opportunity value . It is therefore most important that Chairman for the ensuing year . Regret was the knowledge of their Pharmacist gives meeting in such an historic building as the of demonstrating the value and efficiency of an inflated value is not placed upon the site , expressed at the absence of Mr. O. Raymond , them . It is Mr. Hart's determination to ELECTION OF OFFICERS . Market House , and congratulated them upon your organisation , and it is to be hoped that unless there is a prospect of the same being owing to illness , and the Secretary was instructed continue the policy so consistently carried The meeting then elected the officials as the unitedness of the branch . In the town when the time comes you will fight hard to sold , in which case the Government would to write stating that the Board hope he will soon out by Mr. Matthews in supplying only the follows - President , Col. O. R. Middleton , of John Kyrle he called to mind the work maintain the traditions of Liberalism , and claim a share of any amount received in ex- be restored to health . The sum of £ 44 10. Od . best quality obtainable . - Advt . ED cess of the value placed upon the property was distributed amongst 136 poor persons . The Chase ; vice - presidents , all the previous of the Kyrle Society , which was formed to to ensure that the rights of the democracy KYRLE PICTURE PALACE . In addition to available vice - presidents , with the addition follow that worthy man's example in pro- of our country shall be preserved intact . by their assessor . FOR EXCELLENCE AND LIGHTNESS THE ROM- an exceptionally good selection of pictures of the following names , subject to their ap- moting good work and helping those in With best wishes for a good meeting , I re- Queen Alexandra is staying with the Prin FORD NOURISHING STOUT is unequalled at the Palace this week , the turn is provided proval : Mr. M. Maclean , Rev. J. W. trouble or necessity , and he ( the speaker ) main , yours very sincerely , Henry Webb . " cess Royal at Brighton . It is easily digested , and is in all ways by far by C. Burns , who gives an amazing exposi- Kettle , Rev. Turner , Miss Harvey , Colonel for the same ends . He had come to visit sented the report , which stated that the Lord Haldane dilated on the two cognate pro- thought the Ross Brotherhood should strive The Hon . Secretary , Mr. J. Bevan , pre- Speaking at the Royal Academy banquet the most suitable for invalids , and its low tion of his musical skill on a variety of in Jones , Alderman T. Preece , Mr. Guy R. them in Ross to carry a word of greeting past session had been a good one , and that blems of the growth of the democracy and the price brings it within the reach of all . Pints , struments . His delightful renderings of Trafford , 2s . 6d . per dozen . - W . J. SADLER and SON , familiar airs on the accordion , the chimes Broad - street , are the agents for Ross . Advt . and other instruments , win for him prolong - wrote apologising for his absence , but stating of the Federation : and the Federation itself withy . Also the annual dance held in the declared that nothing can deal with the Medical officer , Dr. A. J. Campbell , who from the 5.000 men and . women who com- successful meetings had been held in Ross , need of better industrial education . prised the Brotherhood and the Sisterhood Ryeford , Linton , Upton Bishop , and Hoar- Mr. Balfour , in speaking at Coventry , has PURE HOME - MADE BREAD delivered daily to ed applause , and draw from his audience that he would be only too pleased to do all parts of the town . E. H. SOLES , 17 , irresistible demands for an extension of his what he could for the Ambulance Class , was only a branch of a world - wide move- Boss Corn Exchange was again a great suc- Ulster difficulty but the clean - out separation Gloucester - road , Ross - Advt . entertainment . The success of his turn is Mr. T. G. Bray was re - elected aptain , and ment , freemasonry of the Kingdom of cess . The report brought to the notice of TERRITORIALS CAMP . - The annual camp of we fear that the authorities at our public the 1st Battalion Herefordshire Regiment the reception which greets his efforts fully to see some new member further enhanced by his popular songs , and and in accepting office , said he should like God . At present there were 100,000 men the meeting the help that had been rendered of the North - East of Ireland from any scheme affiliated to the movement in Canada alone , by the Branch to the Ross Liberal Building Mr. Keir Hardie , M.P. , predicts that in the reformatories must be far too familiar with this year will be in the neighbourhood of ed for the remainder of the week . The turn Mr. J. Smith and Mr. H. Kemp ; store own country . There was only one way of hon , treasurer's views of the Young Liberal next Parliament the Labour Party will be deserved Good class pictures are announc The other omcials included sub - captains , and they had some 600,000 members in their Fund , and also gave the hon . secretary and the name of our town and the unfortunate Cheltenham , and will commence on Septem- for next week is Dugarde and Stuart , in a keepers , Sergt . Titoombe and Mr. H. Kemp , expressing brotherhood , and that was by Conference , which they attended last summer . strong enough to hold the balance of power in ber 5 , lasting 14 days . Each man attending refined musical act of exceptional ability , the atores being at the Police and Fire treating his men better and the employee there were still a good many members wh living it out in daily life - the employer The Hon . Treasurer's report stated that the House of Commons . Antaratio Dr. Douglas Mawson , the The arrangements for the second annual camp will receive at the end of the training For full particulars , see advt . Stations ; committee , Mr. L. Hicks , Mr. J. Musical Demonstration in Ross on Whit- a bounty of a sovereign , provided certain WILD AUSTRALIA . The visit to the town H. Davies , Mr. R. Hyett , Mr. J. Young , doing better work . He had been to a had not paid their subscriptions , and Mr. plorer , has arrived in London . A revolt of the Mexican army against Gene- Monday are proceeding rapidly , and all that conditions have been met . on Monday last of that great exhibition Mr. T. C. Sherwood , Mr. W. J. Gwatkin , Brotherhood meeting where the Mayor pre- Rogers appealed to those members to let is required to make this second attempt an MARQUEES AND TENTS FOR HIRE . Tents known as " Wild Australia " attracted a and Mr. S. Smith ; hon , secretary , Mr. A sided and a street - scavenger gave the ad- him have their subscriptions at once , as he ral Huerta is threatened . Mme . Africain , a woman dentist in Paris , overwhelming success , musically as well as for all purposes Flower Shows , Garden large crowd of spectators to the show , es- N. Ryland ; hon , treasurer , Mr. C. J. Steele . dress , and at another where the chairman only had a small balance in hand . The re- financially , is fine weather . The manage- Parties , Weddings , Sales , Camping Tabling , pecially in the evening . The performance was the boss of a big factory and two of his ports and the balance sheet were received la claiming £ 4,000 damages in consequence of ment is in the hands of an able and energetic Seating , Walling Canvas , Flags , Lamps , etc. was a most interesting one , including exhibi- PRESENTATION OF BADGES AND own employees sat beside him on the plat- and adopted . the effects of X - ray treatment for the removal committee , with two hardworking hon . Marquees to seat from 10 to 1,000 people . tions in rough riding , the handling of trained form . That was what brotherhood in Christ The officers were then elected as follows : of superfluous hair . secretaries , of whom full particulars of the Engagements booked now for the ensuing snakes , the lightening drills by Australian could accomplish . He believed that it was President , Mr. C. W. Parish ; Vice - Presi- English bookmakers in Lucerne have been demonstration may be obtained . The Great season . Estimates free.-A. E. and R. Boy Scouts , and some clever rifle shooting cates and badges to the successful com - tury movements , and if every man put his Trevor , Mrs. H. Webb , Miss Edith Robin- three months . The Chairman then presented the certifi - the biggest and broadest of twentieth - cen- dents , Miss Southall , Miss Suverkrop , Mrs. ordered to wind up their businesses within Western Railway Company are running DREW , Tent Contractors . - Advt . by Miss Popit , who is said to be the champ - petitors in the recent examination , as fol- heart into it it might also be one of the son , Miss Winifred Parish , Messrs . J. L. Marie Ganz , a Syndicalist agitator , has been cheap excursions to the town , and with a Ross COUNCIL SCHOOLS . - It has been arranged ion lady shot of the world . The boxing belows : First certificates : Mr. H. E. Vaugh- strongest . Bennett , W. Lewis , J. Murdoch , J. Oliver , ' arrested in New York for threatening to kill fine selection of bands and choristers , Ross for the Infant Department of these Schools to tween one of the company and a kangaroo an , Mr. F. J. Beard , Mr. W. G. Gwatkin , Mr. Burrow was heartily thanked for his H. Southall , J.P. , Capt . A. S. Trevor , J.P. , Mr. John D. Rockefeller , junior . should be alive with visitors on Bank Holi- open on Saturdays the 9th , 16th , and 23rd May , caused great amusement , while the stock- Mr. J. Butcher , and Mr. L. A Carpenter . encouraging words . He afterwards held a Mr. H. Webb , M.P .; Hon . Sec . , Mr. J.The liner Siberia , from which messages call- day . This should serve as a splendid adver- and 6th Jane , in order that the ' School will meet whip cracking , some of the whips 45ft in Second certificate : Mr. S. Smith . Bevan ; Hon . Treasurer , Mr. Herbert tisement for our beautiful little town . The 400 times during the school year and therefore length , was a really clever performance . Proficiency badges : Mr. T. C. Bray , Mr. short conference with the Ross Brotherhood Rogers ; Chairman of Committee , Mr. T. Jing for help were supposed to have been sent , test piece for the bands is " Labour and qualify to earn the fall grant . The school will silver medal was gained by Mr. C. Moore , of J. Smith , Mr. J. H. Davies , Mr. H. Kemp , Love , " by Percy E. Fletcher , which takes open at 9 a.m. and close at 10.40 for an interval Ross , for the best exhibition of buck - riding , Mr. T. e . Sherwood . Mr. L Hicks , Mr. J. Gloucester , has promised to give the ad- Mrs. T. Barter , and Messrs . A. G. Perkins , from Gelsenkirchen stated that an extensive Next Sunday Mr. James Fielding , J.P. , of Guy : Committee , Mrs. Birt , Mrs. Bond , and has arrived safely at Manila . A telegram received in Berlin on Saturday the form of a series of extracts from operas . of one hour , re - open at 11.40 a.m. and close as by local competitors . Young , and Mr. A. N. Ryland . The work itself as a composition is a master- 1.10 p.m. , therefore making two attendances on This will probably be the closing . J. Footitt , H. Whitby , and W. Gwatkin . forest fire was raging in Rhenish Westphalis . A discussion as to future efforts of the Over 10,000 acres of woodland had already ful production , and will be intensely interest - each Saturday . meeting of the season . Branch in aid of the Building Fund , then been burnt . took place . The hon . secretary explained The fact that two cases of wilful breaking into premises and theft by boys in Ross were brought before the local Magistrates this week , would lead one to ask whether there is something amiss with the education and up - bringing of the rising generation . Is the home - training at fault , or the system of moral instead of corporal suasion now in vogue in our State schools ? In any case propensities of its juvenile population . to peruse . ing for the student and thoughtful bandsman HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS . - This week the G.W.R. Company announce special bookings for Fridays in May and June ( except May CERTIFICATES . OTHER ITEMS . " Burberry Cliente in this district can place their orders with Messrs . WRIGHT and Son , Ross , who are " Burberry " au- It was decided to alter the practice nights thorised agents for both ladies ' and gentle from Wednesdays to Fridays , and that dur men's goods , and keep a full set of patterns ing the summer months the class would A sucessful start of the season was made 29th ) . For further particulars , see adverments , Sporting Garments , Gamefeather the first stock market in each summer of all their specialities - Weather - proof Gar- meet once a month on the Friday following Tweed , and other Suitings , etc. , thus getting month . expert advice and , also saving the trouble of on Saturday last by the Ross Cricket Club , tisement . when they defeated their redoubtable rivals at Stroud . The home team included G. W. Holloway and R. T. Godsell , of county fame , Huggins the professional , and J. F. Lawson , GROW WHITE MAIZE a young amateur fast bowler , who is to be given a trial in the county team this season , and of whom great things are expected . The first match of the season at the Park , Ross , was also played on Saturday , when the champions of the Ross and District League were opposed by a side representing the rest of the League . Runs were plentiful , and the champions ; Goodrich and Bishopswood United , remained unbeaten . See AGRICULTURAL NOTES " in Ross Gazette , April 23rd . WE STOCK IT . BUSSELL & PIKE , ROSS . & personal visit to their showrooms . LOCAL TRAIN SERVICE . Trains leave Ross for Hereford 8.8 and 10.28 a.m. , and 1.29 , 2.52 , 4.24 , 6.57 , and 9.54 p.m. Trains leave Ross for Gloucester 6.44 and 10.27 a.m. , 1.32 , 2,29 , 4.45 , 6.58 , and 9.10 p.m. Trains leave Ross for Monmouth 6.55 , 8.18 , and 10.38 a.m. , and 2.57 , 5.0 , and 7.5 p.m. RAINFALL AT BROAD STREET . [ Measured each day at 9 a.m. ] April 30 May 00 00 .00 30 committee . dress . Football . it had of Home Rule . ex that the money already raised was in - the A suffragette dressed as Joan of Arc , and bank bearing interest , and suggested that it riding a white charger , was the leader of a ROSS KYRLE OFFICIALS THREATENED . sary to defray the whole cost of the building the Darwen Division unanimously decided ge should Temain there until , by future efforts , procession through the West End on Saturday . increased to the amount neces- A meeting of the Executive Committee of At the last meeting of the Herefordshire they required . This was approved . The recommend Mr. Frederick Hindle , Magis- F.A. Council , the Secretary reported that he Rev. W. A. Powicke thought that the Young trates ' clerk , as Liberal candidate at the next had been unable to get a statement of the Liberals should endeavour to secure definite Charity Bowl semi - final played at Ross be- representation on the Thieves who entered the works of Messrs . " Building Fund tween Ross Kyrle and Hereford City B. Management Committee when it was elected . Lees , Walker , box - makers , in Birmingham , It was unanimously decided that unless a A resolution to this effect was proposed by broke open the safe and got away with £ 30 in statement was submitted within three days him , and seconded by Mr. T. Barter , and wiped down to remove any finger - prints . cash . The doors of the premises had been the joint secretaries , Messrs . Hicks and carried . Kemp , should be suspended . Two protected parties of women emigrants , election . The Hon . Secretary announced that the On the proposition of Mr. Gooding , second Committee had published a pamphlet , " What one numbering sixty - six and the other thirty- ed by Mr. Sayce , two guineas were voted the Liberal Land Proposals Mean . " Arrange- two left on Saturday for Canada and New as an honorarium to Mr. H. S. Cooper for menta for its distribution were made , and Zealand respectively . All travelled under the his services as hon , secretary since he took the meeting closed with the usual vote of care of matrons of the British Women's Emi- Total 58 for 3 days over the duties , thanks , gration Association .. |