Ross Gazette 21st May 1914 - Page 3
Ross Gazette 21st May 1914 - Page 3
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| Date | 21/05/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 21st May 1914 |
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n on any of the journeys by pay- extra 2s . or 2s . 6d . for the week , ourists can plan their excursions ch every place of interest . st year in this column , attention to the large sums paid for light- ting at Ross Workhouse . We are note that the careful enquiries by the Guardians have been ith excellent results . In his re- last meeting , the Chairman of Committee . Col. O. R. Middleton . a saving of between 40 and 50 nd been made in the consumption certain fires where modern grates introduced in place of out - of - dafe As the sum involved is between £ 400 per annum , there is the pos- a very appreciable amount being he rates by taking advantage of improvements that science has pro- as both in heating and lighting . nrge readers to bear in mind dur- summer that the Great Western Company are extending the excel- ies offered by the Rail Motor Ser- h they started some three years earnest solicitation of a public ap- through the Ross Traders ' Associa- service will commence on June we have it on very good authority he results attained this year will he continuance of the facilities in e . The G. W. R. are making great popularise the district by means sing , special leaflets , hooks and cheap acilities . There has never been a ourable prospect for the Wye Val- ests with all who are interested in opment to use every endeavour to he good work being done by the y inducing visitors to sta yamongst make use of the great advantages or seeing the district at a minimum aintenance of our main roads is n which is causing great difficulty . ur County Councils . The method rial are now so fused and confused call for combined treatment . In by , when the number of materials road works could be counted on the one hand , there was a distinctive- at each , and one method spelt one and the converse . There are now market a number of proprietary and materials , and to attempt any- the way of differentiation would be ss task . Thus , granite macadam til quite recently , combined with ly for highway purposes . It is now on combined . or grouted , or paint- e case may he ) with tar , pitch , bitu- 1. and numerous proprietary and The expression compositions . 8 am roadway " conveys therefore no meaning , and the remark applies to rms of construction . are three primary methods in the macadam roads , says " The Sanitary and these may be concisely describ rmacadamising , pitch grouting , and ting . Tarmacadamising is done in ty of ways , the process varying ac- to the aggregate , the composition of the foundation , and so forth . Pitch . may he either single or double , and e process is a varying one , as , alsh inting , which may be done by hand achine . To these primary methods added a number of proprietary some of which are , however , only s of them or depend for their dis- upon the addition of some patented or another . In the case of town roads , there is little to note . Wood , and asphalt still retain the salient of former days . although the of laying and jointing and of foun- reparation have been improved in ays . Excellence of material is the of success as regards these , and the care must be exercised in its selec eary traffic has called for stronger ons . educational reformers have insisted whole school system should he re- on the idea that the child's educa- he wholly or at least partly paid e value of the work done in schools 1 ildren are taught to do things as o learn things . A picture has been a boarding - school where the chil- wall the vegetables required at the here they learn to make their own and shoes , where they beautify the ith artistic work , where they are cated in things pertaining solely to , and where , owing to the value of ey produce , education can be con- p to the age of seventeen or eighteen le or no cost to the community , It a that is certainly worth considering orrespondent , and perhaps that way solution of our educational problems . a working man's game ? Here is contemporary thinks : " It is d that golf is not a working man's ut it is surprising how many bona- king men are able to participate in cularly where there is any common which greens may be laid . only . exclusive where it is purposely by the establishment of high en- The ees and subscriptions . As a rule , ich is not too near a centre of popu- ay be secured on fairly reasonable . nd when that is possible the cost ot be outside the means of the aver- The solution to the pro- King man . problem it is , is the formation of golf courses . In some towns this ady been done with gratifying re- Speaking generally , however , local es are loth to invest money in this but they ought not to be . If bowl- his , and other forms of outdoor re- are municipally encouraged , why not LOCAL NEWS . YCLE REPAIRS go to FRANE HILL AND rket Place . Ross . - Advt . LSH ROMANCE . Lovers of the Allan yle of novel should read the thrilling " Miss Phillips of Llan - Eithin , " by chards , now appearing in the " Mont- County Times . " Copies may be ob- the Gazette Office . " HOME - MADE BREAD delivered daily to of the town . E. H. SOLES , 17 , r - road . Ross . - Advt . ORDSHIRE FOOTBALL . - At the annual of the Herefordshire Football As- held on Saturday last , Mr. H. S. n his report as hon . secretary , re- the standard of football in the ing raised , and he hoped they would best to even improve the present The voting papers for the election xecutive Council were opened with ing results : -North ( three seats ) . Jones ( Garnstone Rovers ) , 10 ; " H. ths ( Leominster ) , 6 ; G. Davies er ) , 5 Cecil Price ( Kington ) , 5 ; Vishlade ( Kington ) , 5 ; Boyd Smith , Jeffs , 1. South ( three seats ) .- ( Ross ) , 12 ; W. S. Bowes ( Ledbury ) , aines ( Ledbury ) , 7 ; H. S. Kemp H. L. P. Battersea ( Ross ) , 4 . seats ) . H. C. Grimwade , 11 ; J. 6 ; II . G. Jones , 5. ( Mr. Sayce represented the referees on the Old members . ELLENCE AND LIGHTNESS THE ROM- URISHING STOUT is unequalled . ly digested , and is in all ways by ost suitable for invalids , and its brings it within the reach of all . 6d . per dozen . - W . J. SADLER_and d - street , are the agents for Ross . Kodak - photography is " no - dark - room " photography simplified . We guarantee suc- cess right from the purchase of the camera or kodak from us . If you possess one , we are always glad to be of assistance in any little difficulty which may arise . - J . H. HART , Ph . O. , late Matthews , Man of Ross House , Ross . Price list free . - Advt . Two WELCOME VISITORS . - In a walk in the meadows by day the cuckoo is to be heard very frequently and quite near the town , whilst in the stilly hours of almost every night in the neighbourhood of the Tank Meadow and Merrivale are to be heard in enchanting song the warblings of nightin- gales . The former is busy just now taking an egg or two from the tiny hedge - sparrows " and other nests and leaving one of her own to be cared for hereafter . The presence of the foster brother or sister in the nest is soon felt , as its rapid and prodigious growth very soon hoists its rightful owners over the sides of the nest to perish . THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , MAY 21 , 1914 . Death of Mr. C. Raymond . THE FUNERAL . Child's Strange Death at Linton , appears to be a suspicion about the water in Press Association Telegrams . the well . He understood , however , that this well , was being brought before the public authorities , and so it seemed that something was being done , and the matter was being looked into to prevent a further outbreak of this sort again . If the jury were satisfied , they could return a verdict in accordance with the Medical evidence . the inquiry any further . The Foreman : I don't think we can carry THE INQUEST AND VERDICT . Two inquiries have been held by Mr. T. Hutchinson , the district coroner , concerning ard , aged three years , the daughter of the strange death of Jessie Irene By Mr. and Mrs. Fler Byard , of Talbot Cottage , On consulting the jury , they all agreed to Linton Hill , who died on April 6th under return a verdict in accordance with the somewhat peculiar circumstances . The first medical evidence , that death was due to inquiry took place at the Cottage where the enteritis , and not by any violent means deceased's parents resided , on Thursday , known to the jury . the mother and Dr. Johnstone , of Newent , the inquest was adjourned until Monday John Parr was the foreman of the jury , afternoon last , at Linton Vicarage . Mr .. which comprised the Rev. N. Hatherley , Mr. W. Webb , Mr. W. J. Webb , Mr. G. Webb , Mr. W. Conibeer , Mr. W. Loveridge , Mr. W. A. Barrass , Mr. C. Marshall , Mr. W. Cracknell . Mr. W. Cummins , Mr. F. Dawson , and Mr. E. Neill . An Eventful River Trip . " Ross Gazette " Office , Wednesday afternoon . CABINET . A Cabinet council was held to - day , it is understood in connection with the forth- coming amending Home Rule Bill , IPSWICH ELECTION . Mr. Masterman ( Liberal ) , Mr. Ganzoni ( Unionist ) , and Mr. Scurr ( Socialist ) were to - day nominated for Ipswich . Polling will will take place on Saturday . HUNGER STRIKING . from Holloway Goal to - day after hunger Mrs. Dacre Fox , a suffragist , was released striking since Friday . VISITORS TO Ross . - During the past week , several large parties paid a visit to Ross and the Wye Valley , including a large number of the Great Eastern Railway officials from London , who spent a week - end here ; the office staff of the London District Superin- We this week record , with the deepest re- tendent's department of the G.W.R .; also the traders from Blackpool . During their gret the death of Mr. Cuthbert Raymond , of stay in the town , they expressed themselves Market - place , Ross , on Thursday evening " N. and C. " ( Nicholson and Co.'s ) Rain- as delighted with the scenery and pictur- last , after a somewhat long and serious illness . proof Coats for Ladies and Gentlemen . The esqueness of the neighbourhood , and all spent Mr. Raymond was unwell a few weeks be- new " Opalex " coat , with Iridescent " a most enjoyable holiday . The catering for lining , is THE coat for the coming Spring these parties was carried out by local people fore Easter , and although he went away for and Summer , light in weight , yet a perfect whilst motors and brakes were in great a change of air , he returned little improved shield from rain . Inspection invited . Can demand . in health . Eventually his illness developed he obtained only from T. MAPP , Ladies ' and Gent.'s Tailor . Agent also for Dexter East Gloucestershire at Cheltenham , on medical adviser , and a specialist , did their April 9th , and after hearing the evidence of Playing for Keble College ( Oxford ) against into a serious complaint , and although his Weatherproofs . - Advt . Saturday , Mr. A. G. R. Whitehouse , son of utmost to restore him to health , he gradually the Rev. G. Whitehouse , Vicar of Sellack , became worse and passed peacefully away on who occasionally played for the Ross Cricket Thursday evening . Mr Raymond was a Club , made 17 not out , and captured two widower his wife having died some six years wickets . He helped to make the stand for ago , and leaves nine children , to whom the pleasures of boating are sometimes marred In common with other things , even the the ninth wicket , which won the match . sympathy of a very large circle of friends is by unpleasant incidents . A party of Ross " BURBERRY " CLIENTS in the district extended . can place their orders with Messrs . WRIGHT Rowing Club members had an eventful trip Born in Somerset some 59 years ago , Mr. down the Wye on Saturday Their destina- and SON , Ross , who are " Burberry " au- Raymond spent several years . at Hereford , POLLING IN DERBYSHIRE . tion was Symonds ' Yay . The first incident thorised agents for both ladies ' and gentle afterwards moving to Ross , where he has At the first inquiry Mrs. Byard , the of the day was the non - arrival of one member Polling is taking place in North - East of all their specialities - Weather - proof Gar- Hatton Bros ' . boot business in the Market seen was that of her little daughter , Jessie others decided to make a start , and spon Houfton ( Liberal ) . Major Bowden ( Unionist ) . men's goods , and keep a full set of patterns spent very many years as manager of Messrs . mother , stated that the body the jury had of the party at the time of starting . The Derbyshire to - day , the candidates being Mr. ments , Sporting Garments , Gamefeather Place . Mr. Raymond was more intimately Irene , aged three years . On April 1st her after their departure the other member and Mr. Martin ( Labour ) . The result will be Tweed , and other Suitings , etc. , thus getting connected with the trade of the town in pos- son Harvey was taken ill with diarrhoea and turned up and started off at a run down / the declared to - night . expert advice and also saving the trouble of sessing the two tobacconist and hair - dressing sickness . She sent by post for Dr. John- bank to catch them up . It was not , however , a personal visit to their showrooms . establishments in the Market Place and stone , of Newent , and he came the next until nearing Goodrich that he succeeded in GREEN DRAGON . - Commencing this day : was a member of the local lodge of the Broad - street . For many years Mr. Raymond morning . LONDON CORN MARKET . Deceased afterwards showed the doing so ! The weather was delightful , the Market Ordinary , from 12 noon to 3 p.m. , Ancient Order of Druids , for which he served doctor the same day , and he sent some thing went well until in the vicinity of Lyd- Wednesday morning . same symptoms , and she sent and told the men were competent narsmen , and every- by the death of Miss Agnes Sloane on Satur- 1s . - Advt . Wheat and flour firm but unaltered . Bar day morning last . She had lived in retire- as hon . secretary for some time . He was medicine . The children remained in the brook they struck a submerged rock , badly ley 3d . dearer . Ross CAMP . The advance party of the connected with the Hereford Lodge of Odd - same condition until Saturday , April 4th , damaging the unfortunate Jane , " which Maize 3d . dearer . Oats steady unchanged . ment as an invalid for some years , and per- South Lancashire Regiment ( Special Re- fellows , and was a member of the Ross Trad- when Harvey became worse . She again sent has more than once come to grief on a Arrivals : British - Wheat 560 , barley 960 , haps there are not many who remember her at this time . But the best part of her life serve ) arrived in Ross on Tuesday in pre- ers ' Association . Mr. Raymond carried out for the doctor , who came and gave them some Symonds ' Yat trip . Two of the party were oats 850. maize , 570. Foreign Wheat paration for the recruits , who are due in the office of people's warden at Ross Parish was passed as a National School Mistress , Camp on Friday next . more medicine . On Sunday night Jessie got reluctantly compelled to divest themselves of 57.340 , barley 10,400 , oats 5,240 , maize Church , having been elected to that position worse , and she sent for the district nurse . their clothing to get the boat off the rocks . 5.210 , beans 130 , pe as 1,580 quarters , flour and she taught the girls ' school in the upper Ross COTTAGE HOSPITAL . - The best thanks for the third time at the last vestry meeting . She came early on Monday morning . room of the old Churchyard Schoolhouse for The to the great amusement of a number of 26,100 sacks . many years . Miss Sloan plodded on at her of the institution are conveyed to Mr. Bert Although Mr. Raymond had resided in doctor was also sent for , and he arrived spectators who had congregated on the bank . work in the days when , without disparaging Hicks and his colleagues for 14s . 6d . , being Ross for some 26 years , he never took a about 5 a.m. The child was very ill , and More difficulties awaited the party when they the present , people were perhaps more con- the half proceeds of the gate money on the very prominent part in the public life of the she died at 8.20 a.m. on Monday , April 6th . had safely reached the bank , for the owner tented , quietly and unostentatiously do occasion of the football match arranged by town , but was ever ready to lend a helping The children had had the same food as usual . of the land demanded payment for having ing their duty , and when , at all events , Mr. Thompson , Woodside , and the Kyrle hand in any movement promoted for the wel- They had had no tinned meat or fish of any the boat on private property ! When the teachers ' strikes were unknown . She was Football Club . - Gifts of vegetables by Mr. fare of the town in general . A prominent sort , but mainly bread , butter , and dripping , spirits of the party had calmed down to also superintendent of the Ross Church W. H. Wigmore are warmly acknowledged . Churchman , he took a very keen interest in while they had been accustomed to drink a normal , after the excitement , they en- 10.28 a.m. , and 1.29 , 2.52 , 4.24 , 6.57 , and Sunday School . The National School was Such gifts as vegetables and fruit , etc. , are everything connected with the Parish lot of water , which they obtained from a deavoured to obtain a vehicle to convey the 9.54 p.m. given up , as was also the British and Foreign always welcome , as there is no vegetable Church , and his popularity in this connection public , open well from the roadside . On boat into Ross , but again struck bad luck , School in the Wilton - road , when the School garden in connection with the institution . is evidenced by his third election to the posi- Thursday night , April 2nd , her son Alfred and had to leave the boat on the bank for 10.27 a.m. , 1.32 , 2.29 , 4.45 , 6.53 , and 9.19 Board came into existence , and the schools The frequent communications from patients tion of people's warden , which he fulfilled in aged eight , showed the same symptoms , and the time being . Still another disaster await- in Cantilupe - road were built . of gratitude for the kindly attention , care , and watchfulness bestowed upon them whilst very capable and business - like manner . In her eldest son , aged 19 , had diarrhoea . Al - ed them , for they missed the last train back p.m. KYRLE PICTURE PALACE & VARIETY HOUSE . under treatment in the hospital is pleasing to everything with which he was concerned , Mr. fred Webb , the child of her next door from Lydbrook to Ross , and had to send The programme at the Kyrle Picture the management to receive , and the same Raymond was known for his straightforward- neighbour had suffered in the same way . ness and conscientiousness , while he also She papered her room with green paper in Lydbrook to bring the forlorn trippers and 10.38 a.m. , and 2.57 , 5.0 , and 7.5 p.m. Palace this week is one of the most attrac- possessed many characteristics which endear- September last . The children had been sub - home ! Boating on the Wye is a very de- tive Mr. Dekin has arranged for several ed him to a wide circle of friends . Mr. Ray- ject to diarrhoea since birth . lightful pastime . except when sub- weeks . The pictures for the first part of mond's demise will mean a great loss to the . merged rocks are encountered ! the week included a very fine feature film , town in general , and many people in the " Czernowska . " For Thursday - Saturday neighbourhood will extend their sympathy to programme the pictures are also of a very his children , for Mr. Raymond was very interesting character , including " Prints of highly respected and esteemed by all with Evil as the feature film . The special turn whom he was acquainted . was ag THE LATE MISS SLOAN . - Another link with the Ross of by - gone days has been sundered one . THEFT OF BREAD . - At a special sitting of Ross Police Court on Friday , before Capt . R. H. Verschoyle ( Chairman ) , and Mr. T. Matthews , William Ayles , a labourer , of no fixed abode , was brought in custody charged with stealing two loaves of bread , the pro- perty of Mr. H. Tolley , of Over - Ross - street , Ross , on May 9th . After hearing the evi- dence of the complainant , the defendant was sentenced to 14 days imprisonment with hard labour . CHARGE OF ABDUCTION FAILS . - On Satur- day morning , at the Magistrates ' Clerk's Office , before Ald . T. Preece and Mr. T. Matthews , a gipsy named Mannash Burton , of no fixed abode , was brought up on a war- rant charged with abducting a girl under the age of 16 , Agnes Bennell , alias Ewers , of Llangrove , on October 1st of last year . The prisoner was arrested at Llandovey by the Carmarthen police on May 12th . Since the arrest , the local police made investigations , and found that this girl was over 18 years of age . The charge consequently failed , and the prisoner was discharged . served a is accordingly appreciated . $ Polo Match for the Blind . ROSS V. MONMOUTH . SPLENDID VICTORY FOR ROSS . Although not so largely patronised as the THE FUNERAL . message to a local owner to send a car to GOLF . The medal competition took place on the Alton Court links on Tuesday in delightful weather , and resulted as follows : - H. T. Howell ( Winner ) 80 J. F. Arnold 92 16 76 96 20 ... 76 9214 78 . 5 75 10122. 79 107-24 88 LOCAL TRAIN SERVICE . Trains leave Ross for Hereford 8.8 and Trains leave Ross for Gloucester 6.44 and Trains leave Ross for Monmouth 6.55 , 8.18 , THE CIDER INSTITUTE . VISITED BY HEREFORDSHIRE FRUIT GROWERS . The 1 H. C. Jefferies .. S. Greatrex Yates R. Greatrex Yates P. O. Ingram Rev. C. H. Payton and J. Benjamin , no President ( Mr. G. Marshall , Mr. E. W. Cad- return . ROSS V. HEREFORD . 1 H. T. Howell 1 J. Arthur Pott 1 J. H. Hall 1 E. W. Strong A. Ashton 1 Rev. C. H. Payton C. L. Llewellyn S. Greatrex Yates . T. H. Thomas F. J. Kemp Some people may be inclined to question the advantages derived from the annual the grant which the county makes to National Fruit and Cider Institute . opportunity of seeing and appreciating what the institute actually does was afforded to a Herefordshire party on Thursday , in con- nection with a visit arranged by the Here- fordshire Association of Fruit Growers and Horticulturists . The narty included the President . ( Dr. H , E. Durham ) . the Vice- dick , Mr. H. Weston , and Mr. S. Weston . Fine weather prevailed , and the outing proved a great success in every way . Leav ing Barr's Court Station at 9.52 a.m. , Bristol was reached between 12.80 and 1 p.m. The party was then conveyed in brakes to Long Ashton , where the institute is situated . This W. J. Morgan has been almost completely transformed . A T. R. Worthing laboratory has been erected on a more pre- Q. Miller tentious scale , and the equipment generally E. A. Johnson more fully adapted to requirements . A. Hatton 1 The party spent a full afternoon in in- F. Cudden specting the institute and plantations , and F. Hatton 1 the fact was brought home that in cider H. Holroyd 1 making , as in all other agricultural pursuits , G. Bulmer 1 science can play a most important part . At G. Bulmer 1 the National Institute , Professor Barker has carried out many interesting and valuable 5 experiments . The visitors sampled the cider of various kinds and blends , and had demon- strated the different ways of treating the apple ; also studying the orchards where Pro- fessor Barker obtains his " raw material . " STOOK SHORTAGE AND HIGHER PRICES . English farmers are now puzzled by a fact which is affecting both consumers and pro- ducers the world over . HEREFORD RIDER WINS MOTOR CYCLE RACE . Competing for the first time in the Tourist Trophy race in the Isle of Man , Eric of the island , a total distance of 187 miles , Williams ( A.J.S. ) by covering five circuits There was nothing like a spasmodic effort on in excellent time , annexed the junior trophy . the part of the winner . Williams , who is a Dr. Johnstone , of Newent , in the course of his statement , said he had made a post mortem examination on the deceased child and found that she was a fully developed female child . After going into the minute details of his examination , the doctor said is Dockstader , illusionist , with Miss Nancy the cause of death was enteritis . Dr. Camp- Cory , and is undoubtedly one of the most THE RECTOR'S REFERENCE . bell's letter of April 8th to Dr. Johnstone attractive turns seen at the Palace for some was produced and read to the jury . At the Parish Church on Sunday evening , weeks , and is well worthy of a visit by every- polo tournament held some few weeks ago The Coroner , in addressing the jury at the Dockstader presents . among other in aid of the Ross Cottage Hospital , the the Rector , the Rev. R. T. A. Money - Kyrle commencement of the second inquiry , said things , a spectacular scene " The Magic Farmyard , " introducing a very large number polo match on the Camp Meadow on Tuesday occupied the pulpit , and took for his text , that after he got back to his office he wrote of pigeons , rabbits , geese , ducks , and fowls afternoon between Ross and Monmouth - the I Thessalonians 4 , v . 19-14 . In referring to to the Home Office in reference to this case , asking whether it was necessary that the in- of various breeds , which is exceptionally proceeds being given in aid of the National the death of Mr. Raymond , the Rector said : testines should be analysed , and he received a clever and entertaining . Mr. Dekin has Institute for the Blind - was a very exciting " During the last week , as you all know , reply that they would not give an order , arranged a very attractive programme for our parish and Church have suffered a great but left the matter to him ( the Coroner ) next week . See advt . one from a sports point of view , and after some really good chukkas , Ross in the last and unusual loss . Cuthbert Raymond , who Since then he had made certain enquiries two games pulled up wonderfully , and won I was re - elected Churchwarden for the third from various doctors in Hereford with the object of ascertaining whether an analysis This year in succession in Easter week , has passed would be likely to lead to the cause of this Played on the Ross links on Saturday last , in fine style by seven goals to six . match was arranged through the instrumen- from this life . He is one whose loss will be epidemic that seemed to have occurred at in glorious weather , the match being halved . Ross . tality of Mr. V. Parry , Mr. G. H. Porter , deeply felt in the parish , and ( after the circle this place and what caused it . After mak - i Hereford . Mr. N. Shaw , Mr. C. E. Pilkington , Mr. H. of his relations and intimate friends ) by none ing these inquiries he did not think it necessary to go to the expense of having an Wigmore , and Mr. E. M. Davies , all of whom more than by myself , for in any common take a keen interest in polo , and who by work for the Church we have been brought analysis made as it was not likely to reveal frequent practice are becoming really good into very close and friendly contact . Honour- anything further . The child , as they would players . There was a good company present , able and straightforward in his dealings , remember , died some three or four days after but as a mark of respect to the late Mr. quiet and peaceable among his neighbours , it was taken ill , and he had got the doctor Cuthbert Raymond , whose funeral was held he was a man who had no enemies , but who there that afternoon , and he proposed to put the same afternoon , the organisers postponed made very many friends . He was never one or two questions to him , and if necessary the polo match for nearly an hour . one to put himself forward , but when he was to re - call Mrs. Byard and ask her further Monmouth brought with them some ex- elected to the office of Churchwarden , he questions . Continuing , the Coroner read the pert players , including Mr. J. H. Blackburn was to carry out the duties of the posi- statements of some of the other children , and Major Campbell , whose exhibitions in tion with real ability , and characteristic con- which supported the evidence given by Mrs. 5 the first two chukkas were a treat to watch , scientiousness . I always thought that the Byard as to the food they had to eat and the manner in which they not only handled leading trait in his character was his peace- the tea and water they had to drink . If the their ponies , but the precise and deadly way ableness . I can honestly say that I never jury considered it necessary to call those they played the ball , should be an example to heard him speak unkindly or disparagingly children they could be easily fetched . the Ross players who wish to take up the of anyone . He gave us herein an example The foreman said he hardly thought it game in earnest in the future . Although we might all do well to follow , and so ob- necessary . If the children were brought be- there was not a great deal of excitement in tain the special benediction which our Lord fore them they would only be nervous in the preliminary hukkas , the last two were pronounced upon the peacemakers that they giving such evidence . Their statements were really well worth watching , and when Mon- , should be called and be recognised by all as quite sufficient . mouth had to rely solely upon their own the children of God . " The Coroner said of course those state- MARINE ENGINEERING SUCCESS . - Mr . Wil- men , Ross played great games , and on their Stock of all sorts continues to rise steadily The hymn at the conclusion of the sermon ments as read were not strictly evidence , but liam Harold Lewis , eldest son of Mr. W. smart work towards the end deserved to win . was " Brief life is here our portion , " while it was for the jury to say whether he should in value against all the causes that used to Lewis ( Whitchurch ) , has recently qualified alter and lower prices . Feed in England is The organisers of this match desire to Mr. F. J. Parsons , the organist . played call them or not . for the position of second engineer ( marine ) thank very sincerely the officials of the Ross Guilmant's " Funeral March and Hym of The jury decided that it was not necessary killed by spring frosts . There is little keep now very short . Some of the clovers were by passing the necessary examinations under Golf Club and Mr. Bennett , of Marsh Farm , Seraphs . " to call the children . the Board of Trade . He had previously for the free use of the meadow . Mr. L. U. A Juror asked if the Coroner considered anywhere , and a general failure of the hay gained a first - class certificate given by the Wooler for the free use of the canteen , and The interment took place in the Ross oning ; he meant tea that had been brewing cattle are at a great price and show no sign the distance being 48min . 42sec . against 47 City and Guilds of London Institute for all those ladies and gentlemen who gave the that the drinking of tea would produce pois- crops is threatened . Hereford man , established himself in the In spite of this both store cattle and fat second place in the first circuit , his time for boiler design , also the bronze medal for match their practical support , or assisted in Churchyard on Tuesday afternoon , the cor- for a time . Great Britain in the same subject . He any way to make it a success . During the tege leaving the house just before three . On The Doctor said he did not think the of diminishing . In pigs this upward move- min . 57sec by Walker ( Enfield ) . On the next ment is yet more remarkable . In the past circuit Walker led Williams by 92sec . but five years apprenticeship in the afternoon , Messrs . Waters and Harding play- arrival at the churchyard , it was met by the question of tea entered into it at all . yards and drawing office of Messrs . George ed various selections on the flute and harp , Rector ( Rev. R. T. A. Money - Kyrle ) , accom- The Coroner then re - called the doctor , and pigs have risen and fallen in value quite tyre troubles caused the Enfield rider to re- Clark , Ltd. , Sunderland , and was then ap- and altogether the sport was thoroughly en- asked various questions as to where organic regularly ; a high price being immediately linquish his advantage . Williams thereupon pointed fourth engineer on the S.S. Larch - joyed by those present . Mr. W. H. Addis panied by the Rev. L. P. Jones and the Rev. poisoning would have shown itself most . in followed by a high production , which lowered took command , and in the third cireuit he more ( Johnston Line ) . kindly officiated as referee . C. H. Payton , and the full - surpliced choir . the smaller or the larger intestines P - The the price . The political economy of small led by about 4 min . from Heaton ( A.J.S. ) . The results of the chukkas were as follows : As the procession entered the church , Mr. F. Ross WESLEYAN SUNDAY SOHOOL . - The doctor replied that the smaller organ would producers has been built on this fact . In the next round Heaton was still second to CHUKKA I. Chopin's J. Parsons played teachers and scholars attending the Sunday " Funeral have been most affected , and that was where Now for a long time the price has gone Williams , but afterwards Cyril Williams , School attached to the Wesleyan Church Monmouth . - B . Davies , W. Caldicutt , V. March . " The service , which was conducted he would have expected any traces of poison - up and up , and appears to be reaching a also mounted on an A.J.S. , took second posi- celebrated their anniversary on Sunday last , Caldicutt and J. H. Blackburn v . Ross - J . entirely by the Rector , was fully choral and ing to have shown most . when special services were held throughout Bellamy , H. Francis , E. M. Davies , and H. unaccompanied , Psalm 89 being chanted to The Coroner : That would apply to any kind permanently high level . Pigs of six and tion . In the end Eric Williams won by 4min . the day . The preacher was Mr. A. R. Morgan . In this event the Monmouth men , S. S. Wesley's plaintive setting . After the of poisoning arsenic , for instance P - Yes . Braithwaite , the lay evangelist , of Caldicott , greatly assisted by Blackburn , who is really lesson , the hymn , " Lead , kindly light " ( a But the question of arsenic poisoning can be who delivered most appropriate sermons to an expert player , had nearly all the play , favourite of the deceased's ) was very effec- put out of the question at once . The Coroner : Quite so . I take it that the the parents and elder people , and also spoke as a result of which Blackburn scored two tively sung by choir and congregation . The were sung by the children and choir , and the seldom getting into the Monmouth area . The to the strains of Handel's " Dead March " death P - The doctor said it was a very din seeing farmers are meditating a complete with effect to the children . Special hymns , goals , and W. Caldicott one , the Ross men cortege left the church by the north porch metallic poisoning cannot be the cause of The movement is so striking that far- collections made were given in aid of the second attempt saw the Monmouth men from Saul . The grave was lined with lilac , cult thing to say , for the post mortem re- change of farming methods . Wheat is very evergreens , and other flowers . The commital school funds . On Tuesday , the anniversary again victorious by three goals to pil . was continued , the proceedings commencing rites were performed by the Rector , and be- with a tea in the schoolroom , and at this fore pronouncing the Benediction , the hymn , The Coroner : There are germs floating prices . Oats are less needed each year and a good company were present . In the ' even- " On the Resurrection Morning , " was sung . about in the air which might cause enteritis ? hay is in less demand owing to the coming The doctor : Yes , certainly . In consequence there is The proprietors of Dr. Cassell's Tablets ing a concert was given by the children , and The coffin , which was of panelled oak . fitted an inclination to go in more and more for have just received from Messrs . Boots , cash The Coroner : Then you are of opinion that this was presided over by Mr. P. Chapman , with heavy brass furnishings , bore the in- death cannot have been caused by poisoning stock - raising . Such a change as followed the chemists , Nottingham , what is easily the of Hoarwithy , who is ever ready and willing to assist in such good work as that carried owing to the fact that any such symptoms great rise in the price of wool and altered largest single order ever placed for a pro- , The consignment will on by the Sunday Schools . An interesting down the meadow . Some good work was would have been disclosed in the smaller in- the whole face of England is perhaps in prietary medicine . programme was arranged , and in the course shown by both sides , and a draw of no score testine ? The doctor : Yes . I don't think sight . total no less than 175.000 bottles for distri- hution over Messrs . Boots ' 550 branches . of the evening a short address was delivered thoroughly represented the run of the play . the question of tea or arsenic can enter into Every inquiry goes to show that this move Large orders are also being constantly re- by the Chairman , and the reports of the In the second chukka between these teams , the case at all . ment is world - wide . Cattle are to - day so Becretary and treasurer of the school were the same order of things prevailed , and The Coroner then raised the question of dear in the Argentine that men with land ceived from chemists in all parts of the country . Nothing but an assured demand read . The proceeds this year were slightly though both sides tried hard to score , their questions the doctor said the water in the and the effect of the high price has been ( brother ) . Mr. Burgoyne and Mr. H. Bur - well might have been contaminated before not to raise but to diminish stock . The stocks , and nothing but real merit could ac versary gatherings . The programme at the was registered . goyne ( Ludlow ) , Mr. A. Beavan concert was as follows , all the items being ( Pen- Dr. Campbell took his first sample , and at Argentine to - day is greatly under - stocked , count for that demand . Dr. Cassell's Tab- how ) . There were also present Mr. Monmouth . F. Luker , H. Watkins , R. Bavery ( Weston - super - Mare ) , Mr. E. the time the child partook of the water . He simply because there are not the animals in blets are made from the formula of a noted did not doubt for one moment that the the world to stock it , and everything that is specialist . They are widely advertised all Williams , and W. Caldicutt , . Ross N. Williams ( Bargoed ) , Mr. A. Hatton ( Here analysis given by Dr. Campbell was correct . saleable is sold , so exorbitant has been the over the world for all forms of Nerve Lancaster Shaw , H. Wigmore , E. Wigmore , ford ) , Mr. Gardiner ( Hereford ) , Mr. Peachey . Any signs of contamination would have been public demand for meat , especially in the Troubles , and functional derangements of and R. Thompson . These teams put up à Among others present were the Rector's War- found if the analysis was properly carried United States , which now import from the the stomach and kidneys in either children splendid fight , and provided some keen ex- den and Sidesmen of the Ross Parish Church , out . Argentine . In England the demand for milk or adults ; and wonderful as the published citement . Their first meeting saw Ross a large number of representatives of the A Juror said that several samples had has also led to an increase in the suicidal testimony may seem it is true beyond any Grand - winners by one goal , but in their second " Valley of the Wye " Lodge of the Ancient been taken , and each sample showed less con- policy of slaughtering instead of breeding shadow of doubt . Any chemist in the coun- innings the Ross men played remarkably Order of Druids , each of whom carried a tamination . try can supply Dr. Cassell's Tablets . well , and added four further goals , which spray of mistletoe , which was thrown into The Coroner inquired whether any steps left Monmouth leading by six goals to five . the grave ; representatives of the " Man of had been taken to prevent the water getting closely observed in Russia , and under its This upward movement has been very Ross Lodge of Oddfellows ; Supt . Broad , contaminated again . If they felt that some - stimulus never in history has there been thing ought to be done to prevent further Monmouth . - F . Luker , V. Caldicutt , W. Sergt . Titcombe , and many others . Caldicutt , and H. Jones , v . Ross - V . Parry , In addition to those from members of the contamination , he would communicate to the likely of emigrante test of food - expo is 1st Battalion Herefordshire Begiment to become E. Wigmore , H. Wigmore , and F. Preece . family , a large number of beautiful floral medical officer . team were chosen , except Major Campbell Harry and Em ; Albert and Annie : Sue and the Sanitary Inspector about the well , saying any immediate chance in the race with the few Recruits in the above Company . For this event the best players from each tributes were sent , including the following : A Juror said he had received a letter from sign that the producer , who is a tortoise , has RECRUITS . - There is a vacancy for a and Mr. H. J. Blackburn , who are more ex- Dan ; Joe ; and Charlie ; Mr. that the well was now free from contamina- Any consumer . who has a galloping hunger for smart young men desirous of joining , should pert than any the of the other players . This Leworthy ; Daisy ; Mr. Hatton ; Church- tion . The Coroner ( to the doctor ) : Can you Even the Japanese are becoming apply at Headquarters , or to N.C.O.s ' and was a most exciting contest , and with , both warden and Sidesmen of the Ross Parish Misses Browning , Bosher , Davies , Hewlett , very intentionally well matched play was Church Pranist and Members of the Choir suggest anything else than the water other notat - taters and importing English stock , Men of the Company . Austin , and Willis , and Messrs . A. Angus opening the Ross men settled down in real tobacconist businesses ; Employees of Messrs . No , I cannot . The water may have had the producer . If beef and bacon are per- After a quiet of Ross Church : Employees of the than the germs in the air ? The Doctor : notably Devons , in increasing numbers . PARADE . The Company will parade as The consumer is not less affected than strong as possible on Friday , the 29th inst . , and S. Guy - Humorous dialogue , Scissors earnest , and each man playing a fine game , Valley of the Wye " Lodge Ancient Order outbreak of the epidemic . The children manently raised to the position of luxuries at 8 p.m. sharp . Dress , drill order , service Hatton Bros. ( Hereford ) , Members of the something to do with the symptoms or the on the Company parade ground ( Wye - street ) , and Scandal seldom missing the ball , they kept their op- Song - We are starting on a Journey ponents on the defensive nearly the whole gf Druids : Mr. Roberts and Miss Roberts ; suffered very acutely . The child's bowels catering will become an affair of immense dress . THE LATEST NOVELS may be obtained from time , and though they played the ball first Mr. Bevan , Mr. and Mrs. Hart ( " Man of were continually active and never ceased ; difficulty . This difficulty is already being met MUSKETRY - The Upton Bishop detach- one side of the post and then the other , they Ross House ) ; Mr. T. Matthews ; Mr. R. in fact we could not really stop them even in parts of France by a definite effort to ment will parade at the Wellington Inn . the Gazette " Office . - Advt . eventually succeeded in scoring two goals , Williams ( Bargoed ) ; Mrs. Cook ; Mrs. Pitch with opium as strong as we dare give it to a popularise the eating of horseflesh as a cheap Upton Bishop , at 1.45 p.m. on Saturday next , Mrs. Corbishley , Mr. child . and wholesome luxury Second - class horses the 23rd inst . , for musketry . Rifles , etc .. amid great excitement and ringing cheers ford , Mr. and from their supporters , winning the match by Mrs. Percy Jones ; Mesars . Webb and Co. the other children could throw any more high price . " Daily Mail . " and Miss Organ and Miss Dodd ; Mr. and The Coroner ( to the jury ) : Do you think are the only form of stock that is not at will be drawn at that time Brakes will seven goals to six . leave at 2 p.m. sharp . It might here be said that the Ross Mr. and Mrs. Bailey ; Daisy and Artie Ryall light upon this inquiry . OLASS FIRING . - Class firing every Tues- The Foreman : I don't think they can . players were somewhat handicapped by their and Fred Digwood ; Mr. and Mrs. Preece and day and Saturday until further orders . Anv A Juror : Are the sanitary conditions of ponies , some of which were unaccustomed to family ; Mr. and Miss Wade ; Hector N.C.0 . or man who has not fired Part I. and the premises as they should be ? the game and would not go near the ball ; Rogers ; Blue Coat School ; Mr. must do so as early as possible . while the " steeds " of the Monmouth men Mrs. J. E. D .; Mr. Peachey and family ; Mrs. were much better trained for the sport , giv- Woodward ; Messrs . Cooper and Preece ; ing them an advantage over their op- Uncle and Cousins ( Bournemouth ) ; Mr. and Mrs. Savery ; Mr. and Mrs. Probyn , etc. , etc. ponents in the early stages of the match . CHUKKA II . Monmouth . H. Jones , F. Luker , Major Campbell , and W. Ramsay , v . Ross - V . Parry , G. H. Porter , E. Prewett , and F. Preece . These teams were very evenly scription : - matched , and play continually ruled up and CUTHBERT RAYMOND ; Died May 14th , 1914 ; Aged 53 years . The chief mourners were Mr. C. H , Ray- mond , Mr. W. Raymond , Mr. Alf Raymond , vealed practically nothing . not . He should say seven weeks old have been sold for £ 1 and 44sec . more . Most poultry produce has risen with a similar regularity . In London by the Board of Trade Returns the price of meat rose 15 per cent . between 1900 and 1912 . cheap . It scarcely pays to grow at present of the motor - car . MEDICINE FOR THE MILLION . 11 175,000 bottles of Dr. Cassell's Tablets for one firm of Chemists . LARGEST ORDER EVER PLACED . in advance of those given at the last anni- efforts were unavailing , and again no score Mr. Arch Raymond ( sons ) , Mr. H. Raymond the water at the well , and in reply to several have not capital enough to stock it properly : would induce them to lay in such enormous well received and greatly appreciated : - Hymn Jesus , King of Glory Cora Guy - Pianoforte solo , Sonatina Action song - White Sails Harold Angus Recitation , The Sculptor Boy Ivy Sincock - Recitation , My Teddy Bear Kathleen Angus Recitation , When mothers were Little Girls " Action song - Ten Little Mothers Evelyn Harris - Recitation , The Happiest Land Song Among the Flowers Gilbert Harris - Recitation , The Scrupulous Schoolboy Action song - Housemaid's song Miss W. Willis - Recitation , Do you think he will come Action song Scarf drill Song Mr. Nobody Humorous dialogue - Scissors and Scandal GROW WHITE MAIZE See " AGRICULTURAL NOTES " in Ross Garette , April 23rd . WE STOCK IT . BUSSELL & PIKE , ROSS : CHUKKA III . THE FINAL . In the evening , the players and a humber of their friends dined at the King's Head Hotel , Ross , where they spent a most enjoy- able time . Alice The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. W. Bevan , Old Gloucester - road . During the evening , a muffled peal was rung on the bells . calves . ing countries . But there is at present no meat . HUNTING APPOINTMENTS The Coroner : That is a question for the CLAY'S SUBSCRIPTION OTTER HOUNDS Medical Officer of Health . A Juror : We want to get at the cause , Tuesday , May 26 ...... St. Fagans Thursday , May 21 .. Ohalford and that is why this enquiry is held . The Coroner said that was so . Thursday , May 28 ........ 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