Ross Gazette 14th May 1914 - Page 3
Ross Gazette 14th May 1914 - Page 3
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| Date | 14/05/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 14th May 1914 |
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THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , MAY 14 , 1914 . PUBLIC NOTICES . S. CONSTANCE , HIGH - STREET , ROSS . NIS- I.Z. " DOHERTY , " " E.G.M. " DEMON , " " RENSHAW , " and other ACKETS , from 6/9 SLAZENGER " BALLS . CKET- ATS PERSONALLY SELECTED by OUNTY PROFESSIONAL . ALLS , from 6d . to 5/6 . RTS ACCESSORIES . 1. DAVIES & SONS , rserymen and Seedsmen , HILDERSLEY NURSERY . New Seeds . ble and Flower Seeds of all descriptions ] Lists Free . STALL AT TOWNHALL . UNDS LAID OUT & LAWNS MADE . 5 , Milton Terrace , Ross . Heaths . -May 1 , at 9 , St. James - street , Mon- ath , Mabel , the wife of W. G. Ayers , aged rears . ELL . May 7 , at the Infirmary , Ross , rles Counsell , aged 75 years . May 7 , at the residence of her brother - in- William Price , Bodenham , Alice Fortune , ow of William Till , formerly of Treworgan . d 68 years . A. W. URSELL , Waterloo Monumental Works 10 , CANTILUPE - BOAD ,. ROSS . SOLE AGENT for this District for the beautiful BI PR - GREY The- CORNISH GRANIE . Monuments supplied at about Half . the Price of other Granites . Established 23 Years . W. G. STORR - BARBER , FOB BEST MONUMENTAL WORK IN ALL ITS BRANCHES . ATISFACTION GUARANTEED . ESTIMATES FREE . WORKS { ROSS ( LATE OVERTON ) . LEOMINSTER ( ESTAB , 1840 ) . MRS . WATTS , CERTIFIED MIDWIFE . ( BY EXAMINATION ) , CAMP ROAD , ROSS . Moderate Fees , according to circumstances . [ CYCLIST . ] LOCAL TOPICS . n experiment is to be made by the Post ee in the use of motor cycles with side- attachment for the conveyance of letters parcels in rural districts , and with this ect in view orders have been placed for machines . In less than a year it is be- red there will not be a horse in the postal vice , the makers of the vehicles being so guine as to their suitability for the work delivery and collection . By their use it I be possible to give two deliveries a day country districts where there is now only e , and at a less cost . Special Season " tickets are now offered the G.W.R. at an exceedingly low price periods of a week , fortnight , or month , visitors to Ross and other stations in the ye Valley . For sums varying from 7s . up- rds visitors may secure season tickets en- ling them to travel free of all further arges for one week between any stations om Ross to Chepstow - Usk and Hereford . hase privilege tickets can be obtained on owing the return half of a tourist or ex- rsion ticket to Ross and other local ations . Three tours in all are included in this nerous offer by the Railway Company . hey are the Wye Valley tour , as mentioned bove ; the Wye Valley and Cathedral tour , hich includes stations between Ross , Glou- ster , and Chepstow ; the Wye Valley and ound the Gateway of Wales tour , which cludes the first tour , and stations between ereford and Pontypool Road . These tickets able visitors to tour the whole district at minimum cost , and should prove a most portant factor in the growing popularity the Wye Valley . Sir Evelyn Ruggles - Brise , K.C.B. , speak- at Gloucester on the efforts being made behalf of discharged prisoners , said there as in this country a vast amount of moral deavour , philanthropic instinct , and self- crificing effort which only had to be ap- ealed to in the proper way , stimulated and acouraged , to bring forth a great and good ork . The reports which he had received ad more than justified his optimism . The ark of all persons and societies , both lay nd religious , who could help in aiding the ischarged prisoner was being splendidly one throughout the country . The streets of the town are now receiving e much - needed coating of tar . Neighbour- g towns have performed this task some me ago , but as one of our leading Town ouncillors , at the Traders ' gathering on iday last , was so emphatic in his assertion at Ross leads the way in municipal affairs , would be unkind to draw attention to this ght oversight by whoever may be respon- le . We only trust that Ross will keep streets in such good condition that they y really be the envy of all Councils , great d small , within and without the 50 - mile dius . Then will come the rush for houses d property , so long expected and so long ayed . That there will always be room for im- ovement ( until we reach the time of the llenium ) is a fact which cannot be ignored any reasonable mind . Therefore , the emin- ly practical suggestions thrown out by the aders deserve the careful attention of ose who have the spending of the large ns of money in which members of this sociation are mulcted twice yearly . They urally claim that as they contribute so ch to the rates they are entitled to quate protection for their property and ks : for in addition to the loss they may ain , the public health is seriously en- dered by the presence of so much dust ongst articles of food and clothing . LOCAL NEWS . The Chase Gardens will be open to the Public on Sunday next , between 3 and 5 . FOR CYCLE REPAIRS go to FRANK HILL AND Co. , Market - place , Ross . - Advt . GREEN DRAGON . - Commencing this day : Market Ordinary , from 12 noon to 3 p.m. , 18. - Advt . A DEAN FOREST SCHEME . - An association has been formed in Dean Forest for provid- ing 36 new houses for working men . The tenants of the proposed new scheme would be given security of tenure , and could pur- chase their own houses if desired . 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 of Miss Lilian M. Sharman , L.R.A.M. CHARLOCK SPRAYING . Take advantage of the first fine day and get your supplies locally . Keenest quotations for Shawson's or Quicsol brands of 99 per cent . Copper Sul- phate . All information and explanations- just those little practical " tips " which make the difference between success and failure from J. HARRY HART , late T. Matthews , " Man of Ross " House , Ross . - Advt . Ross COTTAGE HOSPITAL . - The Committee gratefully acknowledge the following gifts : - Potatoes . Mr. Wigmore , Goodrich ; vegetables and tables , Mr. Sendamore ; rhubarb , Mr. G. Evans , Peterstow ; jam , Mr. Watkins , Linton ; flowers , Mrs. Julian ; vegetables and apples . Col. Thomas : maga zines , Mr. Stratford Collins ; vegetables , Mr. Bellamy . vege- ANOTHER POLO MATCH will be played on the Camp Ground on Tuesday next , at 3.30 p.m. , when a local team will oppose a side from Monmouth . After the capital form shown by some of the players in the last polo tournament , we may expect the local side to give a very good account of them- selves , and an exciting encounter should re- sult . The proceeds are in aid of that most deserving fund in aid of the Blind . THE LIGHT CAR TRIAL . - The Swifts were the only complete team to finish with a full series of non - stops to their credit . This is a performance which in point of merit , has never been surpassed in the history of the new motoring . It is remarkable when one considers that the price of the machine as run in the trials is only £ 140 , complete with hood , screen , lamps , horn . tools , etc. Butcher and Casson , Ltd. , Ross , can give immediate delivery of these cars . - Advt . FOR EXCELLENCE AND LIGHTNESS THE ROM- FORD NOURISHING STOUT is unequalled . It is easily digested . and is in all ways by far the most suitable for invalids , and its low price brings it within the reach of all . Pints . 2s . 6d . per dozen . - W . J. SADLER and SoN . Broad - street , are the agents for Ross . - Advt . A WELSH ROMANCE . Lovers of the Allan Raine style of novel should read the thrilling romanoe , " Miss Phillips of Llan - Eithin . " by Ellen Richards , now appearing in the " Mont- gomery County Times . " Copies may be ob- tained at the " Gazette " Office . PURE HOME - MADE BREAD delivered daily to all parts of the town . E. H. SOLES , 17 , Gloucester - road , Ross . - Advt . The unusual interest which has been taken in the display of Materia Medica specimens in the window at " Man of Ross " House has induced Mr. Hart to continue the exhibit for a few more days , when its place will be taken by a show of Kodaks , exemplifying the ease and simplicity of the Kodak " no - dark - room " method of photography . Mr. Hart is an enthusiastic amateur , and is always pleased to help beginners in any difficulty they may encounter . Kodaks from five shillings to five guineas . - Advt . " 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 he obtained only from T. MAPP , Ladies ' and Gent.'s Tailor . " Agent also for Dexter Weatherproofs . - Advt . MARQUEES AND TENTS FOR HIRE . - Tents for all nurnoses Flower Shows , Garden Parties , Weddings , Sales , Camping - Tabling . Seating , Walling Canvas . Flags , Lamps , etc. Marquees to seat from 10 to 1.000 people . Engagements booked now for the ensuing season . Estimates free.-A. E. and R. DREW , Tent Contractors . - Advt . THE BLESSING OF SIGHT . - Sunday last was recognised throughout the country as a day of National thanksgiving for the blessing of sight . The nation has been stirred by an appeal on behalf of thousands to whom that blessing is denied , and last Sunday's services will no doubt have the result of bringing into their lives a cheering ray of hope and comfort , through the medium of good litera- ture , which at present , except at great cost , is denied them . At all the services in the various places of worship in Ross , reference was made to this thanksgiving for sight , and appeals made on behalf of the blind . ROSS SECONDARY SCHOOL . - Molly Scuda- more ( aged 10 ) , daughter of Mr. H. Scuda- more , of Tretire , has gained a certificate for pastel drawings , her work being " highly commended . " - A troop of Boy Scouts has heen formed at the School . They were ad- dressed on Monday by Mr. Oscar Williams , the organising secretary of the Association for Wales and the Counties of Hereford and Monmouth . Mr. G. B. Kemp has been so very kind as to offer to give the boys a course of instruction in " First Aid to the Injured . " The first lesson was given last Friday , and the boys were greatly interested . The Headmaster is very much indebted to Mr. Kemp . MUSICAL SUCCESS . - Mr . Frederick J. Par- sons , organist at Ross Parish Church , has been successful in passing the final examina- tion for the degree of Bachelor in Music , Oxford ( Mus . Bac .. Oxon ) . We understand , however , that according to the regulations now in force a period of nearly twelve months must elapse . before the degree is officially conferred upon him at Oxford . Mr. Parsons was coached by Mr. A. P. Porter , Mus . Bac .; Oxon , Richmond , formerly assistant organist of Gloucester Cathedral . WITHDRAWN . There was , a good attend- ance at the Railway Hotel , Ross , on Friday last , when Messrs . Dampier , Footitt , and Bennett offered for sale by public auction a freehold residence known as Victoria Cot- tage , Cawdor Hill . Although the bidding was brisk , the prices offered did not reach the reserve , and the lot was withdrawn . Mr. W. Thorpe was the solicitor for the vendors . The Ross Gospel Tent will , D.V. , visit Peterstow . Services to be conducted by Evangelist John Coates , every night at 7.30 . commencing Tuesday , May the 19th . Tent will be pitched on the land in the New Road , kindly loaned by Mrs. Honey . The Missioner is absolutely Inter - denominational . - Advt . " BURBERRY " CLIENTS in the district KYRLE PICTURE PALACE . - The pictures ex- hibited at the Palace this week are of a very interesting character , and high - class films are announced for the second part of this week , and also for next week . The variety turn is provided by Dan Crisp , a very enter- taining humorist , and Dugarde and Stuart , who gave some very clever banjo manipula- tion and demonstrations on other musical instruments . interspersed with plenty of homour . Next week's turn is the great Dockstader . an American illusionist and wonder - maker , presenting with Miss Nancy Cory , a new spectacular magical act . " The Magic Farmyard . " Special attention is called to a dance at the Palace on Tuesday evening next , to commence at 10.45 . Tickets , 1s . each . Ross FREE CHURCH COUNCIL . - This coun- cil met on Wednesday evening last in the Friends ' Meeting House ( kindly lent for the occasion ) at the close of the monthly united prayer meeting . There was an excellent at- tendance of members . The retiring presi- dent , Mr. T. G. Guy , occupied the chair . His successor will be the Rev. W. A. Powicke , M.A. , who was unanimously elected at this meeting . Mr. Guy , in welcoming Mr. Powicke to the position , referred to the liv- ing interest the new president had shown in all matters affecting the welfare of the Free Churches in Ross during his ministry in the The office of vice - president ( to be town . president 1915-16 ) was filled by the unanim- ous election of Mr. Arthur E. Mogg . Other appointments were as follows : -Hon . Sec . , Mr. Arthur Hill ; Hon . Treasurer , Mr. Howell A. Morgan ; Hon . Auditor , Mr. J. Cant . The Council agreed to co - operate with the Committee of the Y.W.C.A. for the pur- pose of open - air work during the summer . Three public meetings have been arranged by the Council , to be held in the villages , the first of which takes place on Tuesday next , at Llangrove , when addresses on matters of Free Church interest will be delivered by the Revs . F Middleton Price , of Monmouth , and W. A. Powicke , M.A. , of Ross . WATER ! obal DUST ! To get away from the dust nuisance buy a " KYRLE " Bicycle , and ride " O'ER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY , " into the lovely green lanes , away . from noise , dust , and water carts . You can get a " KYRLE " as low as £ 4 10s . , and , if you cannot afford to pay for it at once , our easy terms are favourable . Ask for Catalogue . BUTCHER & CASSON , ROSS , Ltd. , HEREFORDSHIRE . Ross BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL . - The anni- versary services in connection with the Ross Baptist Church Sunday Schools , of which Mr. G. Wood is the superintendent , were held on Sunday last , and drew together large congregations , especially at the evening ser- vice . The pulpit was occupied by the Rev. J. W. Kettle , the pastor , who delivered three most appropriate addresses during the day , speaking words of help and encourage- ment to the children , and also referring to the responsibilities of parents in the home training of their children , and of the great assistance they could be to the work of their Sunday Schools . Special hymns , under the conductorship of Mr. E. Passey , were sung by the children and choir , the organ accom- paniment being augmented by the cornet played by Mr. E. Andrews , and the euphon- ium by Mr. W. Preedy . At the evening ser- vice the choir rendered the anthem , The Radiant Morn . " The collections at all the services were in aid of the Sunday School funds , and proved a record gift to this good work . On Tuesday evening , the children's festival was continued , when a concert was given in the Schoolroom , the proceeds of which were also given to the Sunday School fund . There was a crowded and very appre- ciative audience , presided over by Mr. C. J. TELEPHONE ACCOUNT AND TRADERS ' erroneous impression had got abroad that this Steele . The programme consisted of songs , recitations , pianoforte solos , and dialogues by the children , which were well rendered , and heartily applauded . This year's anniver- sary was the most successful and largely at- tended for many years past . Ross Football League . THE BALANCE SHEET . A meeting of the executive committee of the Ross and District Association Football League was held at the New Inn Hotel , on Saturday evening , when Mr. G. M. Morton ( Chairman ) presided over a small attendance , which included Mr. H. Ward - Pike , the President . WHITCHURCH FINES . The question of the fines imposed upon the Whitchurch Club came up for discussion , and it was eventually proposed and carried unanimously that their guarantee of 5s . be confiscated , and that the club should be sus- pended until the balance of 5s . 9d . was paid . THE COUNTY ASSOCIATION . The representation of the County Associa- tion was next dealt with , and it was resolved tha Messrs . Smith , H. L. P. Battersea , and H. Kemp be nominated on behalf of the Ross League for next year's Council . Ross Traders ' Association . THE DUST NUISANCE . THE PUBLIC WALKS AND AWKWARD STILES . SUNDAY TRADING . ACTION . TOWN LIGHTING . A meeting of the Ross Traders ' Associa- tion was held at the Town Hall , on Friday evening , when several important matters of interest to the town were fully discussed . Mr. W. H. Barnwell , the president , occupied the chair , and among those present were Mr. H. J. Pike , Mr. J. Meredith , Mr. L. U. Wooler , Mr. C. H. Davies , Mr. C. H. Bun- ning , Mr. G. M. Morton , Mr. A. E. Mogg , Mr. A. Ashton , Mr. F. Little , Mr. F. G. Walter , Mr. C. Arbery , Mr. R. Wilce , Mr. W. Blake , Mr. W. Thorpe , Mr. W. Cox , Mr. T. M. Sainsbury , Mr. C. H. Jefferies . Mr. E. S. Boissier , Mr. C. E. Gray , Mr. J. Hart , Mr. A. Hill , Mr. H. J. Fox , Mr. H. Caws , Mr. C. Debenham , Mr. F. Lawrence , Mr. E. James , Mr. E. Axe , Mr. A. H. Fowler , Mr. N. M. Greenhill , Mr. C. J. Vine , Mr. J. Butcher , Mr. T. Mapp . Mr. J. Millington , Mr. C. Davies , Mr. F. Cooper , Mr. J. Strange , Mr. W. R. Lewis , etc. , etc. THE MUSICAL DEMONSTRATION AND CUP . The PRESIDENT said that arising out of the minutes there was the question of the cup for the Musical Demonstration , the money for which was left to Mr. Lawrence to collect . THE ANNUAL MEETING . It was further decided to hold the annual meeting of the League during the month of August next , and the hon . secretaries were instructed to call the clubs together then with a view to making an earlier start in the season , for all League matches should com- cup . mence in September . Mr. LAWRENCE said he commenced his work , and got together some two or three pounds , when he was stopped through the Demonstration Committee stating that they would prefer subscriptions rather than the The PRESIDENT said the explanation of The representatives of the clubs were ask- that was that the Traders who subscribed to ed , in the meantime , to see that this was the cup could not be expected to subscribe done , so that they would be prepared in to , the funds of the demonstration . When August to say whether they would join the this was pointed out to the Demonstration League or not . Of late years this matter Committee , they considered that they would had been left too late , and a hope was ex - be better off with the subscriptions , and pressed that this should not occur again in therefore decided not to accept the cup . the future . وو THE BALANCE SHEET . was the notice of the Urban Council any little the Association to take up , but for private Press Association Telegrams . faults which might come under their notice individuals . He as traders . The object of the Association if they could keep the money in the town . Mr. BLAKE said it would be a good thing was for the good of the town of Ross , and It was worth looking into to see what could that he had said over and over again . had also made it perfectly clear that they be done . Mr. MEREDITH said it was a very inter- did not meet to pull to pieces the Urban Council . The members of that Council had sting subject , and if out of such discussions been placed there by ballot , and Mr. Mere- town , it would be a fine thing for the town they could bring new industries into the dith had taken this matter up with a very and the Association would be doing a splen- He did not did work . mistaken idea ( hear , hear ) . think it necessary that any resolution should be moved in reference to this dust nuisance . Nothing further was done in the matter . If the discussion was conveyed to the Coun- Sunday trading in the town , and asked if Mr. GREENHILL raised the question of cil in a gracious manner by Mr. Meredith , something could be done to stop these as no doubt it would be that would be suffi - shops opening on a Sunday . cient ; then probably a more adequate supply of water would be used in the main streets GRAY , seconded by Mr. BLAKE , to bring It was resolved on the motion of Mr. The question of indecent bathing in the " Ross Gazette " Office , Wednesday afternoon , TETRARCH SCRATCHED . Mr. Persse has informed the Press Associa- galloping on Tuesday , and he has advised tion that Tetrarch's leg filled subsequent to Captain McCalmont to scratch the horse for the Derby . drowned . COLLISION IN BRISTOL CHANNEL . A Cardiff steam pilot cutfer . " W. W. of the town ( applause ) . Mr. MEREDITH said he was quite sure this matter to the notice of the police . Jones , " was sunk in collision with a steamer , his colleagues on the Council devoted a lot tion of the closing of bakers ' shops at an Channel this morning . The steamer rescued Mr. WALTER brought forward the ques- " Star , " of New Zealand , in the Bristol of valuable time to the best interests of the earlier hour , and it was decided to ask the town . The Urban Council had something at various bakers in the town to meet the a number of those on board the cutter , but stake , and seeing they gave their time , they committee to see if some arrangement could three pilots and two apprentices , who were were surely worth some consideration . If he be arrived at to get more uniform closing probably in their bunks at the time , were had heard their President's speech before , hours for these trades . he would not have said so much . The PRESIDENT said perhaps Mr. Mere- Wye at " The Gates , " just above the Ross dith would lay this matter before the Council . Rowing Club Boat House , was spoken of .. Mr. MEREDITH said he should be most A hope was expressed that the police would happy to do so . He had the greatest re - do their best to put a stop to this during spect for the Ross Traders ' Association , or the summer months , as it deterred residents he would never have become a member , and and visitors from using the he had always endeavoured to find out the boating . wishes of his fellow tradesmen , whom he tried to represent . But he was disappointed cluded a very successful meeting . A vote of thanks to the President con- not to hear some of them speak a good word for this beautiful little town ( A Voice : We have ) . IMPROVING PUBLIC WALKS , & c . The PRESIDENT said the question of im- proving the public walks round Ross had been discussed by the Committee . and it was suggested that the Association should make some effort to persuade those respon- sible for such walks , to improve the some- what dangerous and awkward stiles which were to be found along some of these walks . Mr. BLAKE agreed that something should be done , but he thought they could only make recommendations to those concerned . Several of the members mentioned some very awkward stiles , which they had heard visitors complain of . x Mr. MEREDITH considered that this was a matters for the owners of the land , and thought it would be better if the Association approached these owners in a gracious spirit . The Parish Council would have to approach the owners . Mr. MORTON suggested that a sub - com- mittee be formed out of the general commit- tee to go round and inspect these stiles , and then approach the owners with a view to getting them altered where necessary . The PRESIDENT said that was a very good idea , and on the motion of Mr. GRAY , ed ; river for Ross Golf Club . The Monthly Spoon competition took place on the Alton Court Links on Tuesday , with the following results : - E. W. Strong ( 8 ) , 1 up . A. Ashton ( 8 ) , all square . H. T. Howell ( 4 ) , 2 down F. J. Kemp ( 11 ) , 3 down H. C. Jefferies ( 15 ) , 4 down J. H. Hall ( 5 ) , 5 down J. F. Arnold ( 12 ) , 5 down C. L. Llewellyn ( 10 ) , 6 down A. J. Kiddle ( 12 ) , 6 down . The following also played , G. Okell , Rev. C. H. Payton , S. Greatrex Yates , C. H. Bunning , P. Ingram , and F. R. Thomas . COMPETITION FOR MEDAL , Tuesday next , May 19th . CROYDON'S RECORD SCORE . B. Croydon , the Ross professional , accom- panied the team to Churchdown on Saturday LONDON CORN MARKET . oats steady ; maize steady without alter- Wheat , flour , and barley firm , but unalter- ation . Other articles unchanged at present . Arrivals . British : Wheat , 30 ; barley , 320 ; oats , 200 ; maize , 920. Foreign : Wheat , 46,990 ; barley , 2,480 ; oats , 48,670 ; maize , 1,790 ; beans , 100 ; peas , 1,450 qrs .; flour , 39,930 sacks , The Otter Hounds . From Monmouth Troy on Tuesday , ' hounds had first - class day . Hunting a drag at once , which proved to be a " heel " the otter having gone to the big river - they worked up towards Dingestow , and very soon a fresh drag was struck . With careful hunting on a bad scent , hounds eventually put the otter off about half mile above Dingestow station , and a first - class hunt was enjoyed . It is much to be regretted that most of the field . which was not large to start with , had left . The otter was put off at 11.45 and not killed until 4.45 - a most exciting and ex- cellent hunt , covering a lot of ground . Mr. Pryce - Jenkin , acting as master for the day , proved his knowledge of sport ( which only the very ignorant malign ) by otter was " lost to the world . " whipping hounds off for an hour when the After a ( a report of which appears on page 4 ) , and quiet time he was re - found , and a most ex- added nine holes , his round of 75 created a difficulties of it , everything , of course , being although he was unacquainted with the lately citing hunt with a kill followed - first - class sport for those who understand the extreme seconded by Mr. FOX , this was adopted . Mr. JAMES said it would be a good record for the course , being one stroke better thing if they would keep an eye on the than the 76 previously held by Bannister , in favour of the otter . It perhaps may en- walks , and see that none of them were the local professional . The bogey is 78 . closed . He understood that one of the walks near Ross had been closed during re- cent years . The question of tree planting along some of the roadways , at Ross was not proceeded with . TELEPHONE ACCOUNTS . CORRESPONDENCE HOW TO BEAUTIFY ROSS . motorists should rush through the town sounding their horns as though the whole place belonged to them ( hear , hear ) . An- other point they should make use of the longevity of the people . He often noticed in the " Ross Gazette " that people in this neighbourhood lived to a very ripe old age , which showed that the district in which they lived must be very healthy , and it was a good place for people to come and spend their holidays . Then he had a very important matter to mention . An Association had got plenty of money , and therefore they need not pay their subscrip- tions , and that they need not pay for their Mr. GRAY said there had been a great advertisements . They wanted both their outcry since the Post Office Authorities had subscriptions and their advertisement money , taken over the telephone , about obtaining and he thought that such money should be a detailed monthly account . The clerks had sent to them . They could not blame their to keep an account of each trunk call , and Secretary if the subscriptions did not come it was quite easy for them to state where in . If he called for them once that should that call was from , so that a detailed account be quite sufficient ( hear , hear ) . He would go could be rendered to those who had the tele- further and say that their Secretary ought phone laid on . He knew of some people who not to call at all . If the members of the were boycotting the telephone because of every establishment might be fitted up with Association had the interest of the Associa- the trouble they had had with the authori- boxes of plants , which would afford constant tion and the town at heart , then if ties . He really thought the Traders should pleasure to visitors and residents alike , dur- their subscriptions were owing they ought to take some decisive step to see if they could ing the summer months . Pay them ( hear , hear ) . Since the Association Yours truly , had been started much had been accomplished still there was much more to be accomplished and he would ask them in conclusion to give that Association their loyal and hearty sup- Port ( applause ) . THE DUST NUISANCE . Mr. SAINSBURY raised the question of the dust nuisance by asking if they could not get the Council to allow the water cart to water the road up to the station . It was a private road , but the railway company were large ratepayers , and the cust along that road was really awful some days . not get a detailed account of these calls . gone fully into this matter , and had ap- The PRESIDENT said they had already proached the Post Office Anthorities , and the reply they had was that they had adopt- ed the National system of keeping accounts . and in spite of the representations that had been made to them they could take the mat- ter no further . Mr. GRAY said that when they asked for an account , they were told to go to Glou- cester . Mr. PIKE said he felt very strongly on this matter , and that they should demand detailed accounts . He had found mistakes Mr. BLAKE said it would be a good thing in his statements , which the Post Office if the company would tar - spray it again . people had admitted when pointed out to Mr. FOX : How is it that the roads in the them , and he would like the matter carried outskirts of the town can be practically further . swilled with water , while the dust is allowed to blow in clouds in the business thorough- fares P Mr. MEREDITH said he had come to that meeting to keep his ears open and his mouth shut , and to ascertain what the wishes of those gentlemen present were in order that he might endeavour to represent them on the Council ( hear , hear ) . The CHAIRMAN said there was no doubt plenty of room for improvement , and if the gentleman in control of the water cart would Mr. GRAY jocularly suggested that about 30 or 40 of the traders should bombard the office every morning and worry them for these particulars antil they did get them ( langhter ) . The CHAIRMAN said they could only re- commend their members to give them as much trouble as possible . Mr. PIKE : We could keep back our accounts . A Member : And they will cut you off . It was decided to recommend that their use his discrètion , and be a little more ex - members insist on having full details of travagant with the water , this nuisance calls . might be abated . The dust in those parts Mr. DAVIES said he had full particulars TOWN LIGHTING . of the town where goods were exposed was of his when he asked for them . a very serious matter , and something should be done to prevent this . Certain portions of the streets were watered , but other por- tions were not touched at all . Mr. BLAKE then brought forward the To THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . SIR , Several suggestions , bearing on the above question were discussed by the mem- bers of the Ross Traders ' Association on Friday last , which were found , from various reasons , to be impracticable . May I suggest that considerable charm might be added to Ross if window boxes tradesmen in the principal streets . were more generally used , especially by the For a comparatively small outlay , nearly S. K. lighten those who do not read their natural history , and have little practical experience , to be told that otters breed all the year round . Cubs are found in March and in October , and are left by the Otter Hound- Masters with the mother to look after them . HUNTING APPOINTMENTS T " OLAY'S SUBSCRIPTION OTTER HOUNDS Monday , May 18 ........ Saul Bridge 11.10 Tuesday , May 19..M . R. Station , Stonehouse 10.35 Thursday , May 21 .. Chalford 9.34 A minimum cap of 2a . will be taken from all non - subscribers . ANIMAL DISEASES IN THE MIDLANDS . The Board returns of Agriculture's KERNE BRIDGE BAND CONTEST . show that under the tuberculosis order the existence of tuberculosis was reported during TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . April on 471 premises in Great Britain , in- by a number of people what they have done hire , in Herefordshire , 2 in Leicestershire , Sir , As the committee are being asked cluding 10 in Derbyshire , 12 in Gloucester- re the protest at the above band contest , I 1 in Monmouthshire , 8 in Northants , 4 in should be pleased if you will kindly mention Notts , 12 in Shropshire , 30 in Staffordshire , in your next issue that after they have 8 in Warwickshire , and 10 in Worcestershire , made careful and extensive inquiry , the com- and in these counties 97 bovine animals in playing outside men , so they have now paid suffering from tuberculosis of the udder or mittee could not prove that Willenhall were the aggregate were marked for slaughter as the prizes according to the adjudicator's tuberculosis with emaciation . or giving tuber- award , as follows : - 6 £ 8 . d . Metropolitan Works ( March ) ... 100 Willenhall , 1st ( Test piece ) 12 Birmingham City , 2nd 5 3rd Monmouth Battalion , 3rd ... 2 Metropolitan Works , 4th 100 The committee also decided to refund the 10s . deposit paid with the protest by the King's Norton Band . The committee con- sider that band " packing " is likely to kill contests of this sort , but they will only be too pleased to assist any band that will try and put a stop to this practice . I am , faithfully yours , Drybrook House , Bishopswood , Ross . S. J. COOPER , Hon . Sec . HOSPITAL EGG WEEK . To THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette : Sir , You have been good enough to help culous milk . During the week ended Saturday , May 2 , 107 outbreaks of swine fever were confirmed in Great Britain , including 9 in Gloucester- shire , 4 in Leicestershire , 8 in Northanta , 1 in the Soke of Peterborough , 1 in Warwick- shire , and 5 in Worcestershire . In the same week there were slaughtered as diseased or pigs , including 922 in Gloucestershire , 12 in as having been exposed to infection 1,481 Leicestershire , 6 in Northants , 1 in the Soke of Peterborough , 54 in Shropshire , and 79 in Worcestershire . 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 oss for Gloucester 6.44 and 10.27 a.m. , 1.92 , 2.29 , 4.45 , 6.53 , and 9.19 p.m. us by giving publicity to Hospital Egg Week . Trains leave Ross for Monmouth 6.55 , 8.18 , The full particulars of the finances are as busy , and as there was really nothing of im- it did not as both the tar - spraying and told that there could be a great saving to the and I am glad to say that the result so far and 10.38 a.m. , and 2.57 , 5.0 , and 7.5 p.m. want watering in 1914 and told that there to tender . They had been Receipts . To Affiliation to Herefordshire Football Association 7 6 33 Printing and advertisements ... Printing League Hand Books ... 17 200 " Postages , Telegrams , etc. 18 33 Allowance towards Medals " Eight Club Guarantees , returnable 33 Balance in hand " By Balance in hand Expenditure . 33 town the new laid eggs that your readers can send us during that week for the hospitals . RAINFALL AT BROAD - STREET . and that we should be most grateful for all [ Measured each day at 9 a.m. ] May 7 -03 8 +25 " 9 ... .03 " " 10 .06 11 ' .02 " 12 " +16 13 .00 Total 55 for 6 days B COMPANY . THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH . The PRESIDENT said , first of all he felt The Hon . Secretaries produced a financial some apology was necessary , because they had balance sheet , which showed an income of not had a general meeting of the Association £ 12 58. 3d . , including the balance in hand , since November , and that upon this occasion and an expenditure of £ 9 8s . 6d . , leaving a they were holding the quarterly and half- balance to the good of £ 2 16s . 9d . This was yearly meeting as one . Mr. JAMES said they were led to be question of town lighting , and said he At the time of their lieve , or given the impression that simply thought the time had arrived when the considered as highly satisfactory , and passed . quarterly meeting , they were all more or less because a road was tar - sprayed in 1913 that Urban Council should throw the lighting of follows : - portance to discuss , he thought it would have they required been futile to have called them together . In the water ( hear . hear ) . this was done , and now they had has been very encouraging , the number of spite of that the good work of the Association Mr. MILLINGTON suggested that the two competitive lighting firms , it was only collectors who have responded to your ap- had still been going on . They had been going better system of watering the roads would be right that this should be done , especially if peal being almost double that of last year . Is it trespassing to much upon your good ahead with the advertising , which he hoped from the water mains with a hose pipe . It they could effect the saving suggested . He readers a final reminder that the collection would have as good , if not even a better was done in some towns he had been in , and held no brief either for the gas or the elec started on May 12th and ends on May 19th , effect than last year . He had every reason answered very well . tric light company , and he thought that 1 16 to be satisfied with the advertising the Mr. WOOLER said the force of water this Association could recommend the Urban Association was doing , and that it was in- would flood out all the binding material . Council to allow the public lighting to be 20ducing people to come to the town and the Mr. BLAKE said the Urban Council al - thrown open to tender by these two firms . Honorarium to Hon . Secretaries neighbourhood . The future of small towns ways listened to what they had to say , and gas were the cheapest , by all means have three largest collections of eggs , and a prize Three silver goblets are offered for the 3 6 11 such as Ross , situated as they were amid no doubt they would read this discussion and it , but if electric light were the cheapest . of a silver watch will be given for the such beautiful scenery , was growing brighter . the complaint would receive attention . then they should have electric light . If they £ 1258 There was no doubt that the motor business Mr. MEREDITH said recently he had been could save from £ 60 to £ 80 a year on light - largest collection made by a child under the had done a great deal to make the country visiting several of their neighbouring towns , ing , it would be a great relief to the rates will also be given for the largest individual An additional prize side more popular and attractive . They and he did not know of any town within a ( hear , hear ) . The CHAIRMAN said they had just sent would certainly have to go back as far as radius of 50 miles , the same size as Ross . The fact that these eggs are so sorely the old coaching days to find so much of in- which was kept anything like so clean and their new representatives to the Urban Coun- needed by the hospitals must be my excuse 11 terest on the roads as there was at the pre - well as their own beautiful little town ; as a cil , and they no doubt would study the in- for an importunity in connection with this sent time . The motor holiday was also be matter of fact Ross , in neighbouring towns , terests of the town even on the lighting . coming more and more popular . He did not was held up as an example to other towns and that could be left to them to thoroughly mean the motor holiday which was confined ( applause ) . He was very disappointed that thrash out . 1 to men owning their own cars , but he re- not one of the gentlemen present had got up Mr. GRAY said he should like to thank 50ferred to the motor party holiday , for which and spoken a word in favour of their charm Mr. Blake for mentioning this matter . He F. CARL . people club together , and . hire these large ing little town . The policy adopted , that did not think the ratepayers knew that the 039 motor brakes , map out a programme before night was a rotten one , and they were not Electric Light Company had made an offer they start , and make such places as Ross to cry down their little town , or in other to the Council to light up the whole of the HIGH PRICE OF MUTTON . calling places for refreshments , luncheons , words , " cry stinking fish " ( laughter ) . Could streets in which their mains run , at a sav- To THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . ENLISHMENTS : The following having on- and teas . It therefore behoved the people they give their Council a standard up to ing to the town of £ 70 a year . in the catering business to pull themselves which they desired them to work . The PRESIDENT said this was a very de- Sm , It may interest readers of your listed are taken on the strength of the Com- together and look ahead , and so get a share did not think they could among any of the bateable subject , and they could not take widely read and valued paper to know that pany as follows : No. 1442 Pte . E. Goode , of this increased business as it came along . neighbouring towns . If they could , he would those figures as indisputable facts . The at the last Banbury Cattle Market , 20 tegs 17/4/14 : No. 1451 Pte . R. G. Hodges , They did not want to make Ross a resort be pleased , for he had always endeavoured other side should be given a chance . under 11 months old fetched the record price 8/5/14 ; No. 1452 Pte . J. S. Rowberry , 8/5/14 for trippers only , and he thought they to carry out the wishes of his fellow trades- for was that the lighting should be thrown four shillings per head . They were fed on ed have been permitted to re - engage for Mr. GRAY said that all they were asking for the last quarter of a century of ninety- RE - ENGAGEMENT . - The undermention- would be safeguarded in that way , but they men ( hear , hear ) . " " ६ Eight Club Affiliations Extra Registration Forms Transfers Hand Books Sale of League Hand Books Fines Advertisements in League ⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2 16 9 400 19 300 8 6 " " ** Cinderford Guarantee forfeited .. Profit from " Rest of League " Match £ 125 A HOPEFUL FUTURE . The Chairman said he thought they might fairly say that the League during the past season had been a great success , and he saw no reason why it should not be even more successful next winter . - can place their orders with Messrs . WRIGHT ROSS COTTAGE HOSPITAL LINEN and Son , Ross , who are " Burberry " au- thorised agents for both ladies ' and gentle men's goods , and keep a full set of patterns LEAGUE . and they He age of twelve years . donation of eggs . appeal . Again thanking you for the magnificent 1st Battalion Herefordshire Regiment assistance you have given us , Yours faithfully , Townsend's 10 per cent Nut Cake . At the Easter Fat Lamb Sale at Bath , held on 6th April , our esteemed customer , S. Gregory , Esq . , of Castle Coombe , Chippen- visitors . He hoped the members had come discuss what could be done to improve wanted to make the town attractive to Mr. GRAY said they had met there to open to tender . The CHAIRMAN said he could not allow there with some good practical suggestions , the town , were not there the matter to be discussed . The Linen League , of which Mrs. Moffatt for associations of this sort lived by having to cry down the Urban Council in any shape Mr. GRAY said he only wanted fair com- of all their specialities Weather - proof Gar- is the President , has this year sent to the something to accomplish , and something to or form . Neither did they want to work up petition . If gas were the cheaper , by all ham , obtained a first prize with this season's ments , Sporting Garments , Gamefeather Hospital the following articles : Six bed look ahead and work for . They had much to the standard of any other town . What means keep to it , but if electric light was lambs , which were also fed on Townsend's Tweed , and other Suitings , etc. , thus getting covers , 6 bedstead covers , 6 pillow covers , 6 more yet to accomplish , and he would be they wanted was a standard of their own proved to be the cheaper then they should bolster covers , 6 quilts , 6 pairs cotton sheets , glad to have any suggestions made for dis- ( applause ) . Mr. Meredith had taken an en- be given a chance to compete . 6 theatre towels , 12 slips for theatre pillows , cussion which would be for the good of the tirely wrong view of this ( hear , hear ) . Mr. MEREDITH said there were two 2 table cloths , 6 men's red flannel bed town and their Association . There were sides to this question . The discussion was not allowed to proceed . OTHER MATTERS .. expert advice and also saving the trouble of a personal visit to their showrooms . GROW WHITE MAIZE ' See AGRICULTURAL NOTES " in Ross Gazette , April 23rd , WE STOOK IT . BUSSELL & PIKE , ROSS : Mr. MEREDITH : If you can give us a Mr. GRAY also mentioned the manufac- ORDERS . 12th May , 1914 . RECRUITS . - There is a vacancy for a few Recruits in the above Company . Any smart young men desirous of joining should apply at Headquarters , or to N.C.O.s ' and Men of the Company . further term , as stated against his name . No. 719 Pte . O. A. Powell , for one year . ( Signed ) R. GREATREX YATES , ( Capt . ) , Commanding B Company . 10 per cent . Nut Cake and Lamb Food . This is convincing proof of the excellent quality of the Cake and Lamb Food , and no doubt those customers who have not given these a trial will be sending us large orders . We would kindly ask intending purchasers to give us a few days ' notice , as this gratify - renewed . ing success has made us so very busy . " R. TOWNSEND and CO . , LTD . い Stratford Mills , Stroud . jackets , 6 women's night - dresses , 6 children's several things that needed attention . The standard to which we can work up to , then nightdresses , 4 dozen stockings , 2 doctor's question of providing more seats alongside we will try and do it . theatre gowns , 3 pieces mackintosh ; Mrs. the river bank , where the visitors always The PRESIDENT said they did not want Lennox Lee has sent 20 yards of cretonne , went , was one matter . Then there was the to belittle the Urban Council in any way , and her Mothers ' Meeting 6 pairs of slippers . greater cleanliness of the streets and the dust and though Ross was holding its own in every turing of ice in the town , and contended The balance in hand is £ 9 12s . 5d . Sub- nuisance ; the tar - spraying , or a more fre respect so far as the condition and cleanliness that there could be a saving of 33 per cent . scriptions were sent in after the balance quent use of the water cart . There was one of the town was concerned , yet nevertheless to all local consumers if such an industry sheet was printed . Marstow's contribution rather important matter , and that was the they had a right to bring forward and dis- could be started . He was surprised at the The Rose Gazette , Ltd. , was consequently £ 1 18s . 6d . instead of speed limit , at which motorists passed through cuss anything that might be for the better- quantity of ice that came into the town dur- 18s . 6d . the town . He had seen motors pass through ment of the town ( hear , hear ) . There- ing the summer months . As the wants of the hospital were not large at the rate of 20 miles an hour , and that fore he thought as members of that The PRESIDENT said , this was a business this year , the President thought it advisable was too fast , especially where the streets Association , they were quite in order in deal - enterprise which would take to keep a balance in hand . He did not see why ing with these matters , and in bringing to amount of capital . It was not a matter for 44 , High - street , Ross , were so narrow . a certain PRINTERS , PUBLISHERS , STATIONERS , BOOKSELLERS , ACCOUNT BOOK MAKERS , & o . Of the public - house licences referred for extinction , the Surrey Licensing Committee have , as the result of their preliminary meet- ing , decided to proceed with only eleven cases , several of the licences having been A telegram from Ujda to Paris says that El Roghi , the Moorish Pretender , has suc- cumbed to wounds he received during the attack of the French on his northern camp . on the let inst . The death is announced in Paris of Vice- Admiral Humann , at the age of seventy - six . The deceased was formerly chief of the French Naval General Staff and Admiral commanding the Mediterranean squadron . |