Ross Gazette 12th February 1914 - Page 6
Ross Gazette 12th February 1914 - Page 6
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| Date | 12/02/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 12th February 1914 |
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LLOYDS BANK LIMITED Head Office : 71 , LOMBARD ST . , LONDON , E.C. Chairmanı - R . V. VASSAR - SMITH . Deputy Chairman - J . W. BEAUMONT PEASE . Capital Subscribed Oapital paid up - Reserve Fund Advances , & c . Deposit and Ourrent Accounts - Cash in hand , at call and at short notice Bills of Exchange Investments £ 26,304,200 4,208,672 3,000,000 50,871,240 91,511,991 24,794,190 10,829,874 10,392,696 THIS BANK HAS OVER 650 OFFICES IN ENGLAND AND WALES . Colonial & Foreign Department : 60 , Lombard St. , London , E.C. PARIS AUXILIARY : LLOYDS BANK ( FRANCE ) LTD . , 26 , AVENUE DE L'OPÉRA . REMARKABLE COUNTY COURT CASE . Ross Board of Guardians . Continued from page 5 . Dr. Miles ( humorously ) : Perhaps they are all the better for it ( laughter ) . NO MONEY WANTED BY THE HOUSE COMMITTEE . The usual fortnightly meeting of the above Board was held at Union Offices . Ross , on Thursday morning , when Mr. W. B. Pil- kington ( Chairman ) presided , with Mr. F. Others present Cooper in the vice - chair . THE ROSS Rose Rural District Council . ISOLATION AND INFECTION . MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPLY TO LINTON COMPLAINT . GAZETTE THURSDAY , FEBRUARY 12 , 1914 . meet of the hounds , and the local public house , but I do know that all cases of scarlet fever should be segregated , and that the Medical Officer of Health and the Sani- tary Inspector should be held responsible that this is done . Faithfully yours , A. E DALZELL ( Colonel ) . Continuing , the CLERK said he had sent that letter to Dr. Campbell , the Medical Officer , who replied as follows : lines they had pursued in the past , and would do the best they could to cope with the diffi- culties which had arisen , and which might arise as time went on . In reply to a further point in connection with a letter from Mr. Fitz - Herbert Wright , M.P. , published in the special edition of the " Hereford Times " on Tuesday , Sir James said he had seen the scale the hon . member for North Herefordshire had suggested , but he could not at present say whether it would be satisfactory as a way out of the difficulty . He had not studied the figures sufficiently to state whether he thought they would be ac- ceptable to the committee . SCHOOL AFFAIRS AT ROSS . PROPOSED CONFERENCE AT Chepstow House , Ross , HEREFORD Feb. 3rd , 1914 . " The Ald . T. Preece , J.P. ( Chairman ) présided Sir , Your letter addressed to . over the meeting of this Council , held at Union Offices Ross , on Thursday last , with Clerk , Ross Rural District Council , " has Other boon handed to me . In reply I beg to inform Mr. J. Murdoch in the vice - chair . you : members present were Capt . T. Raymond Reports were made to me that a man was On Wednesday afternoon , Mr. F. S. Col- Symons , Mr. F. Cooper , Mr. F. Gibson Fry , Mr. E. W. Prevost , Mr. F. W. Herbert , suffering from scarlet fever , and was expos Mr. J. T. Stone , Mr. J. Grundy , Mr. A. Ging himself while in an infectious stage of lins , the Chairman of the Managers and s Evans , Mr. W. Lloyd , Mr. D , A. Meredith , the disease , and I personally went out to in- member of the County Education Committee , Mr. J. G. Protheroe , Mr. F. S. Collins , Mrvestigate the matter . I was unable to satis - visited the schools , and after expressing his T. A. Lock , Mr. J. Watkins , Mr. A. Herbert , fy myself that there was any foundation pleasure at seeing so many of the boys back for the rumours . The man has been free in school again , said he hoped they would Mr. J. Parr , Mr. C. Freer , Mr. R. Pashley from the danger of infecting other people continue to come regularly . As an encour- Mr. H. Hone , Mr. U. Hitchings , Mr. J. W for a fortnight now , and I have given him agement in that direction , Mr. Collins said Robinson ; with Mr. J. Fred . Arnold ( Clerk ) , Mr. J. Lewis and Mr. A. B. Farr ( Sur- permission to go out . May I assure you that he would give pocket money to each boy to both the Medical Officer of Health and his the extent of 3d . per week if they attended veyors ) . Sanitary Inspector are quite aware of the school regularly during the period the strike responsibilities attaining to their offices , and that every necessary precaution has been was on . This offer naturally delighted the boys , who have since made remarkably good taken to prevent the spread of the disease ? attendances . On Friday afternoon , Mr. Col- lins attended the school , and the boys who had made full attendances for the week were given 3d . , while those who were absent on Monday received 2d . , and those away on Mon- day and Tuesday were given 1d . The boys were dismissed at 4 o'clock , when they made their way to the Prospect and the field ad- joing the Rectory Farm , where they played Collins . on Mon HEDGE CROPPING . In reply to the CHAIRMAN , both the SURVEYORS said they had got no com- plaints to make with reference to the hedg- ing and cropping in the district , Mr. LEWIS remarking that the work in his district was progressing satisfactorily . Yours faithfully , A. J. CAMPBELL ( doctor ) . To Col. A. E. Dalzell . The CHAIRMAN said he thought those The Surveyors were asked to see that this letters should be published , as tey would show that there was no cause for any alarm was done . SURVEYORS ' REPORT . in the district , and that their officers were doing their duty ( hear , hear ) , and it would reassure the people of one of the family . On one occasion when he mons , Mr. F. Gibson Fry , Mr. F. W. Her- limestone for the Post Office and Pump there was no danger that district that football with three balls given them by Mr. Mr. George J. Williams , a painter and decorator , created roars of laughter by his evidence . He said he first became acquainted with Mrs. Stanley in 1912 , when he lodged at the Square , Ruardean , with Mr. and Mrs , Mrs. Stanley lived generally as Knight . was doing some work in one of the rooms , Mrs. Stanley came in and brought him some fruit , and she said : " I have taken a fancy to you , as I think you are so intelligent " ( laughter ) . He said : " Thank you , " and she replied : " I like you because you come from Herefordshire " ( laughter ) . Mr. Parish : Well , I don't think that is very material . What else did she say ? His Honour : Let him go on . It is most interesting ( laughter ) . Mr. Williams , continuing , said that Mrs. Stanley further said : " You know , I am not a poor woman , as I have a large house and £ 000 in the bank . " So I - suppose , " said witness . And then Mrs. Stanley said : " If you will look after me , perhaps I will leave She further said you some " ( laughter ) . that she had promised to leave the Knights her house and money , but that they would not get it all . They would have enough when she was gone . In May , 1913 , Mrs. Stanley had been crying , for she and Mrs. Knight appeared to be in earnest conversation , and he heard Mrs. Stanley say : " You know what I have promised to do , and my word is my bond " Mrs. Stanley was a old soul ( laughter ) . On one occasion , after Mrs. Knight had been sitting up with Mrs. Stanley for several nights , he , with the con- sent of Mrs. Stanley , sat up with her . About five o'clock in the morning he madeher a cup of tea , and after that she began talking about her affairs and about the disposal of them , and she asked him if he would like anything as a keep - sake ( laughter ) , and she promised to give the Knights something . counterclaim . Mr. LEWIS asked for the Council's ap- were Mrs. Maclean , Capt . T. Raymond Sy - proval to obtain thirty - two yards of Forest bert , Mr. F. S. Collins , Mr. T. A. Lock , Mr. roads in the parish of How Caple , that being J. Watkins , Mr. F. J. Constable Curtis , Mr. the best and cheapest means of supply for E. W. Prevost , Mr. A. Herbert , Mr. J. Parr , both these roads as regarded material and Mr. J. Grundy , Mr. C. Freer , Mr. J. T. hauling . He had made two inspections of Stone , Mr. A. Matthews , Mr. S. H. Deakin , the making up of the Howle Hill road , Wal- Mr. R. Pashley , Mr. H. Hone , Mr. D. A. ford , which was proposed to be taken over , Meredith , Mr. C. Hitchings , Mr. A. G. and he had given some advice as to certain Evans , Mr. W. Lloyd , Mr. E. Morgan , Mr. details . As desired by the County Surveyor , J. Murdoch , Mr. J. G. Protheroe , Mr. H. he had prepared the estimates for 1914-15 T. Blake , Mr. T. Preece , Mr. J. W. Rohin- with reference to the repairs of the main son , with Mr. J. Fred Arnold ( Clerk ) , Mr. E. roads , and forwarded them to Mr. Jack . W. Gent ( Relieving Officer ) , and Mr. H. L. These estimates would have shown a working reduction , but for the enormous traffic on the Battersea ( Master ) . Mitcheldean station road . RELIEF BUSINESS . The RELIEVING OFFICERS reported that they had relieved during the fortnight 243 poor persons at a cost of £ 59 17s . 10d . and that with non - resident relief amounted to £ 60 18s . 10d . FINANCE REPORT . Mr. COOPER presented the finance report , which showed a balance at the bank of £ 1,603 4s . 3d . , less unpresented cheques of £ 6 14s . 5d . , leaving £ 1,596 9s . 10d . The Board required that morning £ 294 19s . 10d . " cantankerous to meet their current liabilities , and when those had been discharged there would still be a credit balance of £ 1,361 10s . The un- paid calls due came to £ 2,612 , which , when settled , would leave a total credit of £ 3.973 10s . He ( Mr. Cooper ) proposed the adoption of the report . Mr. GRUNDY seconded , and it was carried . MASTER'S REPORT . Mr. BATTERSEA reported that the boy Lydford . had been sent back to the house by the Magistrates on a charge of theft , until Cross - examined by Mr. Parsons : He never grossly insulted Mrs. Stanley . She was capable of saying anything like that . He Monday next . He had to acknowledge could explain the whole thing , if required . with thanks the receipt of illustrated papers Mr. Panish said that was his case for the from Mrs. Jones , of Poulstone . Since the last meeting of the ' Board , there had been His Honour said the only question he need ten admissions , eight discharges , and two trouble Mr. Parsons with was the question deaths , leaving the number of inmates in the of the 1.0.U. Mr. Parsons then called Mr. Frank Slee - house that day at 100 , as against 98 last The casuals relieved during the fort- man , auctioneer , of the Morse , Ruardean , night numbered 145 , as against 212 for the who said that during the lifetime of Mrs. corresponding period of last year , or a de- Starley he did business with her , and among crease of 67 . the various papers of hers was found this 1.0.U. , which the woman handed to him a few days before her death , with instructions to collect it . He saw the defendant and told him about it , and Mr. Knight said it had been paid . Cross - examined by Mr. Parish : No refer- ence was made to the disposal of the pro- perty to defendant . Mr. Parish said he submitted that he was entitled to recover on the counterclaim , and he must point out that it was simply a claim to recover for defendant's outlay under the verbal agreement , which , he submitted , he had established . and under which this woman came to live with defendants . That there was an agreement made to this effect was unquestionable , and it was incredible that these people should have taken this woman in and kept her in the way they did for five years without the expectation of any reward , especially as this woman was in no way re- lated to the defendant . year . CONCERNING THE HOUSE . After the CLERK had read the visitors ' report , which pointed out that everything was in good order and satisfctory , Mr. CONSTABLE OURTIS said the House Committee had been round the house that morning , and they found everything in ex- cellent order , and further that they had nothing else whatver to report . He pro . posed the adoption of the report . Mr. HITCHINGS : Don't you want any money this morning ? ( laughter ) . Mr. CONSTABLE CURTIS : No , not this morning ( laughter ) . Mr. HITCHINGS : What , a clean sheet ! That's very good ( laughter ) .. Mr. COOPER : And I see Mr. Lloyd smiles ( laughter ) . The report was adopted . CONTRACT COMMITTEE'S REPORT . Mr. MUROCH said the Contract Commit- tee had been taking into consideration the tender forms for coffins , and they now wish- ed to recommend that these coffins should be made of good substantial elm , and that they should be delivered to the homes when required , and that the bodies should be plac- ed in the coffins - the workhouse , as regarded the latter clause , being excluded . They only suggested one or two minor alterations in some of the other tender forms . He pro- posed the adoption of the report . Mr. STONE seconded , and it was carried . " HOMES FOR BOY INMATES . His Honour , in giving judgment , said the first question he had to deal with was the question of the claim , and the burden of proof had been put upon defendant . He had followed the case very carefully , and after going into the full details of the evidence given , he felt bound to say that the burden of proof had not been discharged by the defendant , and that being so , there must be judgment for the plaintiff for the amount claimed . Then there was this extraordinary counterclaim , and from the evidence there . The CLERK reported that he had arrang- was nothing to show how the defendant had ed for the one boy Cownieadow to go to the made up those items , but it appeared to him Hereford Industrial Boys Home , at the cost With reference to the boy that they were made up in a hap - hazard of 9s . per week . manner , for the defendant admitted that he Goodwin he had received a communication from Grimsby , where , through the payment had kept no account against Mrs. Stanley , of £ 5 ( which would include the boy's outfit ) and in spite of that he ( the Judge ) was now asked to say that the estate of the deceased by the Board , the lad could be apprenticed woman was liable for these payments . Then Guardians agreed the boy could be sent at to the Mercantile Marine work , and if the with regard to the verbal apreement , he once . There was another course open to the said that before any agreement could be Board , and that was to send the boy to the established the terms of that agreement Exmouth training ship , which would cost inust be established in the clearest terms them 9s . per week . possible . They had heard of the agreement On the motion of Mr. HERBERT , it was The CHAIRMAN inquired why it was that Mr. Lewis had made inspection and given advice as to the making up of the Howle Hill road . Mr. PASHLEY said he understood that it was an instruction from the Committee that Mr. Lewis should give his assistance . Mr. COLLINS said he hoped the Council would give them a little sympathy and help in this matter , as the Council were not ask- ed to contribute anything . The CHAIRMAN pointed out that if the work turned out satisfactory , how could their Surveyor report upon it if he had had a hand in the work . Mr. COLLLINS said they expected Mr. Lewis to do his duty , and he was quite sure the parish would do theirs . Mr. PASHLEY said he considered it ad- visable for Mr. Lewis to visit this road , or how could he tell whether the foundation of the road was being made to his satisfaction ? The CHAIRMAN : But there is the old saying , " One man cannot serve two Masters . " Mr. LEWIS said he inspected this road more in the interests of the Council than anything else . The report was adopted . Mr. FARR stated that application had been made to him for some tar chippings for the holes on the dhu stone roads . He therefore desired permission to order a truck load to be sent to Ballingham for use there , and on the Hentland and Llanwarne roads . As arranged with the Steam Roller Com- mittee , he had engaged Mr. J. Gwilliam in place of Mr. Fogarty , as an experienced scarifier , at the same wages paid before . In answer to the Chairman , Mr. FRY said he very much approved of the tar chip pings being used on the Ballingham and Hentland roads , which were at present in a very bad condition . The report as presented was adopted . FINANCE REPORT . Mr. MURDOCH gave report of the Finance Committee , which showed a balance ISOLATION HOSPITAL ACCOM- MODATION . was ST . WEONARDS AND TRETIRE BRIDGE . The CHAIRMAN said he had had a letter handed to him in reference to a broken bridge at St. Weonards . The letter came from the St. Weonards Parish Council , who complained that a bridge had been broken , and that the Tretire parish refused to take any action . From what he ( the Chairman ) could gather , this was not a matter for the Rural Council , but for the Parish Council , and he thought it would be as well for the Clerk to write to the St. Weonards Parish Council to that effect . This was agreed upon . Herefordshire Teachers ' Strike . NEW PHASE OF THE DISPUTE . STRIKERS ' MASS MEETING . The Herefordshire teachers ' strike pro- mises to be long drawn out . The decision of the Special Salaries Committee of the County Authority shows that its members are still confident of being able to fill the vacancies in the schools , though they recog- nise that it must be a matter of time - a very considerable period probably . Neither side has any big successes to boast of to - day . The union claim that their picket- ing methods have been not without success among the teachers the county authority have induced to take the places of the strik- ers , but the committee can point to several schools re - opened this morning , including the important Girls ' Council School at Ross . I see from the advertisements of the educa- tion authority that all the headships in the Council or undenominational schools are now filled . Several more of these schools will be re - opened during the next few days , but ap- parently some of the newly - appointed heads cannot immediately take up their duties as there are still Council schools closed or being carried on under difficulties . Few of the de- nominational schools closed on Monday last have re - opened their doors , and the authority are still advertising for Church of England head teachers and certificated and uncertifi- cated assistants . A correspondent writes concerning the developments during the week - end : - The strikers from all parts of the county to reconsider the position at the end of the first week of hostilities . Two hundred and massed in Hereford on Saturday afternoon The girls school was re - opened on Mon- day morning , and we understand the head teacher came to Ross from the North of England . The Government Inspector visited the schools on Monday . Lloyds Bank Limited . ANNUAL MEETING . ΤΙΜΕ IS GOING ! And so are the BARGAINS AT BRADLEYS BIG SALE . OF CLOTHING & OUTFITTING . HURRY UP ! SEE WINDOWS FOR BARGAINS . WEDDING . TAILORS CLOTHIERS ROSS & MONMOUTH . shared by the Land Forces , and our ship- ping programme would not become the colossal incubus it must otherwise be , Again SURR CHUDLEIGH . our fleets would not be tethered around our A pretty wedding was recently solemnised shores as they are at present , but would be at the Parish Church , Ross , the Rev. L. P. freed not only for the tremendously impor- tant duty of protecting our food supplies , Jones officiating . The contracting parties but would also be available to seek the were Miss Dora Mabel Surr , daughter of Mr. enemy on the high seas , and at his own and Mrs. P. Surr , of High - street , Ross , and ports , as they have always done in time of Mr. A. C. Chudleigh , of Newton Abbott , son war , and as a fleet must do if success is to of Mr. W. J. Chudleigh . The bride was given be the outcome . Our Navy would also be away by her father , and was prettily attired available to patrol and watch over our Em- in a cream satin dress , trimmed with cream pire outposts , which during recent years it Yak lace . She also wore a wreath of orange has been , owing to numerical inadequacy . blossom and lace veil , and carried a sheaf of unable satisfactorily to do . Our fleets would arum lilies . She was attended by her two ed our sailors . To an island kingdom and sisters , Margaret and Ada , and Miss M. maritime power the Naval Service must be Hatton as bridesmaids , carrying sheaves of the arm of supremest importance , but what pink carnations . The dresses were Wedge- sane people would engage hopefully in a wood blue velveteen , trimmed Paisley silk . European war unless their army , no less than Their hats were black pan velvet trimmed their navy , were in a state of preparedness . Yours faithfully , skunk fur , aeroplane pink chiffon bows . Miss M. Hatton wore a dove colour silk dress , with as best man . The following is a list of silk hat to match . Mr. H. W. Surr acted presents : - A RECORD YEAR . The fifty - sixth ordinary general meeting of Lloyds Bank Limited was held on Wednesday , the 4th instant , at Birmingham . The Chair- man ( Mr. R. V. Vassar - Smith ) , in moving the adoption of the report , said : - To - day we have the satisfaction of pre- senting a report and statement of account establishing a record with regard to the profit - earning capacity of your Bank . But the year has been one of continual anxiety , owing to the uncertainty of the political situation and the stringency in the markets for money . These factors existing in the early part of the year no doubt called for a prudent policy . There has been no pro- nounced uneasiness , and we have had a suc- cessful and prosperous year . Never has trade , both at home and abroad , been so large , profits have been good , there has been very little unemployment , and wages have advanced . It is , however , now clear that this extraordinary activity is lessening , and we must look forward to a period of greater quietude , but I do not feel that we should fear a long time of depression . Given peace and freedom from political and labour troubles , the great and legitimate develop- ments , colonial and foreign , as well as at Bridegroom's father and mother Cheque home , will revive activity , Falling trade ap- Mr. and Mrs. Payne , Toronto Cheque pears not to be so pronounced in England as Mr. and Mrs. Horswell - Fruit dish in other countries . The vast amount of credit created by this expansion of business Mr. and Mrs. Blackmore - Honey pot Mr. and Mrs. May - Tobacco jar has , called renewed attention to our gold re- reserves , and a committee was appointed , Mr. and Mrs. Englefield -- Sugar basin and is now considering this important ques M. and Hart Cake knife Miss Greely - Table cloth tion . Reasons have been advanced why gold is not attracted and kept here ; and Mr. and Mrs. Wiggins Jam dishes methods outlined for strengthening our posi- A Friend - Damask table cloth Miss C. Davies - Jam dish tion . With a great many of the arguments I thoroughly agree , but I certainly do not with the advocacy of a Royal Commission to determine what bankers should do . From recent experience I think we may be assur- ed that , in present day necessities , bankers can be relied upon to take , and will take , a proper course to maintain safety . At any rate I would advise a little patience ; the believe a recommendation will be arrived at Dress Ring Bridegroom to Bride - Diamond and ruby Bride to Bridegroom - Plain gold ring Bridegroom brooches Jeweller spoons to three bridesmaids - Gold " N.H. " Half - doz . Mr. Coles - Coffee pot Mr. Bailes Water jug Mr. Hollett Cheese dish Gertie and Will - Jam dishes Miss Woodscote China toilet set Bailey - am dish Miss Dobell - Butter dish Feb. 3 , 1914 . A. H. DIGBY LIGHTON . MR . CLEMENT PARISH AND ULSTER . To THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Sm , Mr. Parish , the Liberal Candidate for South Herefordshire , speaking at Llan- garron on Friday last , stated that " there was a majority returned from Ulster in favour of Home Rule . " It is true that Ulster returns one more for Home Rule than against it , but the fol- lowing will show the absurdity of the argu- ment deduced from this majority . The Home Rulers have the larger number of M.P.'s only because the Unionists are cheated unjustly in the matter of distribu- tion . The figures show that : - 16 Unionist M.P.'s represent silver tea Bridegroom - Fretwork handkerchief box Travelling cost Mr. Waters Silver pepper and salt box Mrs. Surr - Set old cut glass salt cellars and Miss M. Surr Cut glass jug , eiderdown quilt , and linen pillow cases Mr. H. Surr Irish linen handkerchiefs Harry and Stuart - Set of three bronzes with clock salt cellars voters and 908,876 people . 147,078 17 Home Rule M.P.'s represent 112,839 voters and 672,820 people . Though there are 34,239 more voters and 286,056 more people in Unionist constituen- cies , the Home Rulers , with less electors and less people , have more M.P.'s To take a glaring example of this wrong : The three Unionist sents of Belfast have 44,524 voters , the seven Home Rulers ' sents of Donegal , E.N.S.W. , Fermanagh , S. , Monaghan , N. , Newry , have 39.820 voters . Thus , three Unionist seats represent 4,701 more voters than do seven Home Rule sents . It is also worth while remembering the kind of voters who send Home Rulers to Westminster from Tuster . Donegal , for instance , sends four Home Rulers to Parliament ; one person out of evory five in that country is illiterate ( i.e. , cannot read or write ) . I may add that it is clear from the evi- dence given in the . Louth Petition that voters declare themselves illiterate by order , to ensure their voting straight for National- ists , and it is further corroborated from a Government return of illiterate voters in 1910 as compared with the census returns of illiterates 1911 . Yours faithfully , GEORGE BROWN . February 6th , 1914 . DESTRUCTION OF TREES . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Sir , May I be allowed , by means of your much circulated paper , to call attention to at the bank of £ 863 1s . 7d . , less unpre - fifty of them were present at the meeting , subject under consideration is intricate , many sented cheques of £ 7 58. 3d . , leaving £ 855 which was held in private . Mr. W. T. Bur - sided , and requires most careful thought . Mr. Harding Butter dish 16s . 4d . They were asking that morning for art , of bridge prasided , and the peak by the committee , and one to be accepted by £ 599 19s . 4d . to pay their debts , and when er present included Miss Goodwin , Mr. Bea- those had heen settled , there would remain ton , and Mr. Wing , of the National Union the general community of bankers . I should in the hands of the freasurer £ 255 178. The Executive . In an interview after the meeting , like to offer , as I think we all should , our warm thanks to Sir Edward Holden for the unpaid calls amounted to £ 498 , and when Mr. J. H. Nicholls said the strikers were paid the total credit would be £ 753 17s . He enthusiastically in favour of going on with great interest he has taken in this question the strike , and were confident of the result . and for the helpful information he has fur- moved the adoption of the report . Mr. GRUNDY seconded , and it Resolutions of confidence were passed in the nished . I have had an analysis made of our National Union of Teachers and the County own reserves of gold during the last year or carried . Association . two ; and I find that , not only on published Mrs. Wilcox Japanese cushion STEAM ROLLER COMMITTEE . Mr. A. Phelps Biscuit barrel The Special Salaries Committee of the balance dates , but in everyday conditions , we Mr. PROTHEROE read the report of County Education Committee , who are deal- have been maintaining a reserve of gold Mr. and Mrs. Davies - Brass clock this committee , which gave particulars of the ing with the situation under the chairman- quite equal to the percentage suggested . In Mr. B. Resto Silver cruet Restall - Silver work accomplished by the various steam rol - ship of Colonel Decie , met at the Shire Hall this connection I should like to call atten- Mr. and Mrs. Dunn - Pair pictures lers , No. three rolling in an average of 31 on Saturday morning , and , it is understood , tion to the position of the Bank of England , Mr. C. Aplin - Set of carvers tons per day ; No. one , 26 tons per day ; and decided to apply to the county justices for which is stronger now than it has been since Mr. Mellows and Mr. Hallett Silver pickle No. two , 30 tons per day . Instructions eviction orders against Council school head 1876 . fork , jam spoon , butter knife , and bread were given to obtain tenders for the six new teachers occupying school houses . In most After referring to the general conditions fork scarifier tines , to be submitted to the Chair - cases in Herefordshire the head teachers pay of trade throughout the country , the Chair- Mr. A. Ryall - Sugar sifter man , who might accept the lowest tender rent for their houses , generally half - yearly , man said : In these reports there has been for two sets . The committee also approved though a few of them have the house rent little reference to what is the most impor- Mrs. Walker Caster sugar basin and two of the appointment of Mr. J. Gwilliam . He free as part of their remuneration . Those tant factor in modern history , viz . , labour . Mrs. Preston - Butter dish proposed the adoption of the report .. who pay rent claim that they are entitled to This is not the place to go into causes , nor Mrs. Wall - Cake_knife Mr. EVANS seconded , and it was carried . not less than six months ' notice . The county to suggest remedies , but no one can review Miss G. Davies Two silver egg cups authority's claim is that the tenancy of the the results of a year's trading without feel- Mr. J. Capewell Jam dish house closes with the termination of the ing how much better they would have been Mr. R. Mapp Jam dish engagement as teacher in the school . Before for all parties had we had rest in the indus- The CLERK read two letters with refer- the authority can apply to the justices for trial world , nor can we look forward to the Miss A. Surr Household linen Miss Shephard Table centre ence to the future isolation hospital accom- an order of ejectment a seven days ' notice future without misgivings as to the course Miss Cater - Table centre modation for the rural districts . One letter must be served on the recalcitrant tenant . labour will be inclined to take . was from the Ross Urban Council asking for Then on proof of the holding and determina- I may mention that our colonial and Miss James Afternoon tea and tray cloths the proposed wholesale destruction of a large Mrs. Taynton - Damask table cloth the representatives of the Urban area with a committee of the Rural Council to meet tion of the tenancy and the occupier's refusal foreign business has increased in a most satis- Mrs. Munday Damask table cloth to give up possession , the justices may issue factory manner . Till some three years ago Miss Neal - Sideboard cloth ing the isolation cottage at Hope Mansell . period not less than 21 days or more than 30. street , but since it was removed to a separate Mr. F. Digwood - Duchesse set a view to amalgamating in the cost for keep a warrant for yielding up the house within a it was domiciled on the first floor in Lombard Miss M. Hatton - Quilt and pillow cases The other was from the Ledbury Rural Coun- building and became more generally known , Miss E. Baskerville - Pillow cases cil asking the Ross Council , to appoint two it has so developed that it will be necessary Miss Bird - Cushion cover representatives to attend a conference of SIR JAMES RANKIN INTERVIEWED . directly to move into larger quarters . With Miss N. Raymond - Pen - painted nightdress the Councils to be held at Hereford on Feb. Interviewed by a representative of the the General Manager I paid a visit last year case and cushion 25th next . " Hereford Times , " at . Hereford , on Wednes- to most of the capitals of Europe , and we Miss Cale - Pen - painted satin cushion The CHAIRMAN said these letters were day , Sir James Rankin , Bt . , Chairman of were received by the leading bankers with Mr. and Mrs. W. Button - China ten service received on account of the communication the ' Education Committee , said several meet- the greatest cordiality . Our Paris Auxiliary , Mr and Mrs. King - Jardinere that had been sent out by the County Counings of the Education Committee had been no removed to more commodious premises Mr. and Mrs. Dekins - Jardinere cil . He did not think there would be any held to deal with the crisis , and probably in the Avenue de l'Opera , is answering our Misses M. and A. Surr Two sets , Worcester harm done in them agreeing to send two re further meetings would be held on Saturday expectations . presentatives to the conference to be held in and on Saturday week . " Of course , " he The number of offices in England and Wales Mr. and Mrs. Ryland - Silver - mounted Hereford . As they knew , the Ross Rural added , the situation is full of difficulties , is now 679 , an increase during the year of Council had made provisions for dealing with which need careful consideration . We are 41. The staff numbers 8,507 , an increase of Mr. F. Bird - Brass water jug her as to why this was not put into writing , that she could never get anything straight- In matters such as that dealt with in this the cases of infectious diseases in their dis- dealing with the vacancies caused by resigna- 142 , the current accounts have increased by Mrs. MacClean Hall hat and clothe's forward from her . She asked Mrs. Stanley article , Ross demands local evidence , and trict , but whether that would meet the re- brush bracket nearly every day , and all she could get was rightly so , for the personal experience of a quirements of the County Council or not he tions , and new headmasters and headmis- 8,827 , and the deposit accounts is £ 56,641,000 Miss Purchas Old willow pattern tea " Oh , you've no need to fear , it will be all neighbour can be accepted without question . did not know . He thought they should tresses are being appointed as rapidly as pos- or 3.7 per cent The drawback upon this comparison of right . ' and stand And if the defendant went on sup- Ross , says : " My back used to trouble me Mrs. K. Yemm , of the Mill , Walford , near send two representatives to this conference , sible , so that the education of the children improvement has been the continual depre- Mr. R. Lewis - Photo frames plying all these things and giving their at- and suggested that the Urban Council shall not suffer . " " Is there any possibility of a settlement P " ciation of our investments during the past Miss Taynton - Dallow ware tea pot tendance , relying upon an agreement which very much , and I found it difficult to bend should do the same . Mrs. Knight said she could - not get put into or to straighten myself after bending . Mr. COLLINS said he would propose that our representative asked , and Sir James re - fifteen years , in 1913 the largest we have writing , then they must take the conse- " There were other symptoms of kidney they accept the invitation of the Ledbury plied that he was afraid there was not . yet had to write off . During the past month , quences . According to law he did not think Rural Council Of course , " he continued , " the point of however , the rise in values has been con- two representatives there was any evidence that there was any " But Doan's Backache Kidney Pills did should be sent to the conference to be held difference between the teachers and the Edu- siderable , and there is strong reason to such agreement made . me a lot of good . in Hereford and further that the same sug - cation Committee is a question of a scale , think we may have seen the worst . There were a few items which the plaintiffs agreed should be A short course of the medicine put me right gestion should be sent to the Ross Urban and and we are absolutely firm in our determina- of the appreciation is , of course , due to the paid , and they had paid a small sum into again . I shall recommend Doan's Pills to the Whitchurch Councils to do the same . tion not to grant a scale . We have been lower value of money , and this may in turn court . He should therefore give judgment any who have kidney complaint , for I have two representatives chosen for Ross Rural who have resigned , but it has made no differ- This was seconded and carried , and the considerably inconvenienced by the teachers reduce the profits of the Bank . for the defendant for the sum of £ 1 2s . 2d . , faith in them . ( Signed ) K. Yemm . " Mr. Duff has relinquished the position of When the kidneys ill were Chairman Mr. Prevost ; failing ence to the have taken up . " should give costs to int . court , and he is being slowly , poroned . That whole body . Mr. Prevost being unable to attend , Mr. Our representative then refered to a state- ability and with which he filled with marked signation of Sir Evelyn Wood of the hair and a wholesale destruction of fine trees is should give costs to the plaintiff on the ney complaint is so serious , and why it so Murdoch was asked , and consented , to take ment made by Mr. Nicholls , the teachers ' has been elected to a seat on the Board , and manship of the City of London Territorial another . The former is necessary and salu- in writing , which set out , the terms upon decided to sent the boy to Grimsby . which Mrs. Stanley went to lodge with defendant ; but now it was said that there NEW OVERSEER FOR UPTON BISHOP . was another agreement - a collateral agree . The CLERK reported that Mr. Harry ment - and the question was whether the Lickfold had been chosen as an overseer in terms of that agreement were true . Had the place of Mr. J. T. Teague , deceased . that verbal agreement been established to his satisfaction according to the evidence be fore him ? They would remember that Mrs. Knight said , when the question was put to proper scale . ALWAYS WELL , ALWAYS BRIGHT are those who regularly use Iron - Ox Tablets . They tone up and strengthen the system , enabling you to resist the disorders which are ever ready to attack you when you are run down . Get a box now . 50 Tablets 1 At Chemists , or from the Iron - Ox Remedy Co. , Ltd. , 20 , Cockspur Street , London , S.W. At all Chemists IRON - OX TABLETS . 30 Tablets Is . 250 Tablets 4 . disorder . ROSS STIPULATION . Don't ask for backache or kidney pills , ask distinctly for Doan's Backache Kidney Pills , the same as Mrs. Yemm had . that SCARLET FEVER AT BROMSASH . Much vases skin purse CORRESPONDENCE . HOME DEFENCE . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . pig number of fine - grown and beautiful trees- oaks and elms , in the neighbourhood of Ross , whereby the natural beauties , for which the locality is so justly famous , will be greatly marred and the climate probably considerably affected . The details of the contemplated holocaust were duly set forth in your issue of the 22nd ult . under a notice of a " highly im- portant sale of growing timber . " and it will be seen that there are over 400 fine trees to come down in an area of roughly three miles by one , comprising the farms of Overton , Pigeon House , Kingstone , Eccleswall , Bur- appeal to the owners ' artistic temperaments concerned with the immediate material gain or love of beauty - they are probably more they hope will accrue to them by the sale . But perhaps the prospect of loss in the future , occasioned by a reduced rainfall , a pot strong winds and by an absence of shade , want of protection against bad weather and may cause them to pause before it is too late . and spare at least some of the finer and more beautiful trees which adorn the road- sides and are salient features in the land- Only last year there was a very всаре . considerable felling of large trees between Weston and Ross , which has left that par- ticular part very bare , and no travellers to Hereford can have failed to rema the deso- lation occasioned at Rotherwas by the de- stroyers let loose on that once fine old place . ton , etc. It would . I am afraid , be useless to Sir , In the Morning Post " of January re- often ends fatally . Doan's Backache Kid- Mr. Prevost's place . representative , when he said that the com- I hope that for many years we may have the Force Association , and in his opinion that tary , the latter is an offence against society ney Pills cleanse and gently heal the kidneys mittee's objection to a scale was curious , see- benefit of his experience and counsel . Mr. " the military defence of the United King- and the public in general . It should and so cure the cause of kidney trouble , ing that they had a scale for their own guid . Henry Bell is now sole General Manager , dom can only be secured by the universal only be allowed under strict Government backache , rheumatism , dropsy , urinary dis- The CLERK said he had received the fol- ance , although all along they had stated and has the full confidence of the Directors . compulsory military training for home de- supervision , and for every tree cut down the orders , gravel , languor , weakness and un - lowing letter with reference to some scarlet that they were against establishing a scale Mr. Newman remains in Birmingham as fence of every male adult . " I have worked owner should be compelled to plant another . natural drowsiness . fever cases at Linton . He did not know for the county . Sir James replied that it Assistant General Manager , whilst Mr. Harri- for some years past for this object , and shall They manage these things better in France Price 2s . 9d . a box . 6 boxes 18s . 9d .; of whether the Council would have it published , was not a fact that the committee had a son becomes General Secretary , his special be grateful if you will allow me to emphasize and Germany in the same way as they man all dealers , or from Foster - McClellan Co. , but he would read it , as it was rather im- scale in the full sense of the word . " We work being administrative control . in your columns certain arguments for its ago strikes better in South Africa . Let the 8 , Wells - street , Oxford - street , London , W. portant : - have no published scale , " he added , " by I now beg to move : " That the report just adoption which strike me as of particular Egypt , in South Africa , or in some parts of Herefordshire farmers spend a few months in Burton Court . Linton , which we are bound in any way whatever . taken as read be received and adopted , and importance . Feb. 2 , 1914. Of course , it is only commonsense to have that in accordance with the recommendation Our most important arm has been and the East , and they will soon learn the value Sir , An outbreak of scarlet fever having some sort of a scale by which we are guided , of the Directors therein , a dividend for the must be the Royal Navy , and we must , if of trees not when cut down and sold for a occurred at Bromsash , and spread to Linton but the real point is that we have nothing half - year ended the 81st December last of need be , make bigger sacrifices to keep that few pounds , but when growing in stately At a banquet at Oulton Broad a large swan for investigation , I have to request that the great deal of difference . " under circumstances which appear to call by which we are bound , and that makes a 14s . 6d . per share , being at the rate of 18 arm adequate in material and personnel for grandeur , to gladden the eyes , to improve per cent , per annum on the paid - up capital possible and probable contingencies alike . the climate , and to afford shelter for man matter may he brought before the Council Lieutenant Williams , R.N ... and a pilot have as early as possible with a view to full on Board of Education in connection with the to be payable on and after the 7th February , make it so and to keep it so with our land Asked if anything had been heard from the of the Company , be declared , such dividend At present the Navy is not adequate . To and beast . made the first visit paid by airmen to Cromer . Faithfully yours . An outbreak of diphtheria at Great Waker - quiry being made , and necessary steps taken closing of so many schools in the county , Sir less Income Tax . " forces in the condition in which they now A. E. DALZELL , Colonel . ing . Essex , is ascribed to " no sanitation . " to prevent a further spread of this danger- James said so far as he knew no communica- The report was unanimously adopted , the are would mean taxation which would Burton Court , Linton . ous epidemic . I do not know who is to tion had been received from that authority Directora and Auditors elected , and the usual amount to an intolerable burden . For the relief of one family , it is reported , the blame for allowing a man with the disease regarding a settlement of that dispute . The votes of thanks given to the Chairman and Universal Service were adopted , the onus of Jan. 27 , 1914 . Marlborough Guardians have paid 2404 6. d . on him to be at large , and even to attend a Education Committee would go on on the the staff . ( N.B. This letter was unavoidably held during fifteen years . defending these islands would be really over from a previous issue . - Ed . , R.G. ) . was served in accordance with ancient custom . But if Colman D Picture Fram Of every kind done on 200 PATTERNS OF Special attention given . A large assortment of inexpensive ORIGINAL WATER - COL Gloucester - road ( opposite G Among the Elements . th th A DREAM OF FAIRYLAND . [ Contributed . ] a A H Methought I was exploring the hidden re- to cesses of an extensive cave , whose winding to passages had never before echoed to the in tread human footsteps . With ever fresh admiration and delight , I was gazing at the thousand wonders which the flashing torch- das light revealed on every side at each step of wh tio of Son and pre ing of cost used as and pare pro und my progress , when a strange sound , as of ter the hum of many voices , fell upon my ear . What such a sound could mean in such a of place was more than I could divine . Curiosity the led me on in the direction whence it came . loo The buzz of conversation , cheerful as it would se seem from the occasional bursts of merriment that were heard , grew more and more dis- be tinet , until the dark and narrow passage I exp had been following suddenly opened upon one of those magnificent rock - parlours , of wit whose grandeur and beauty description can convey but a faint idea . A flood of light fine illuminated the arching roof with the vast Sile columns of stalactite sparkling with crystals . that supported it , and was reflected with im- posing effect from the huge sheets of the the same material , of the purest white , that Oxy hung from the ceiling in graceful but sub- stantial drapery . I stood in one of nature's the noblest halls - but not alone . A strange Car company had gathered there , " Black spirits mo and white spirits , blue spirits and gray " were assi before me . A festive occasion had assem- able hled in joyous mood , and in holiday attire the first born of creation , the Elements of things . but In dreams nothing ever surprises us . It пре seemed perfectly natural to see those forms fusid in that strange grotto , so accosting without ality hesitation the one nearest me , I apologised but for my intrusion , and was about to with - still draw . From my new acquaintance , however , dese I received so cordial a welcome . and so Car earnest an invitation to become a partner py in the festivities , that I could not deny my- self the pleasure of accepting the hospitality Sodi so kindly proffered . I was soon informed that some of the leading characters among the elements had resolved some weeks before . upon having a general pic - nic dinner party . Fifty - six family invitations had accordingly been sent out , one to each of the brother - offici hood , and preparations for the feast made upon a most extensive scale . Sea and land mad had been ransacked for delicacies , and every- At f thing was put in requisition that could vers minister to the splendour of the entertain - as ment or to the enjoyment of the occasion . At the hour I so unexpectedly came upon wit their of th them . nearly all the guests with families had assembled in the strange draw - edw ing - room I have described , awaiting the his summons to the banquet . Spacious as that drawing - room was , it was nearly filled with these interesting children of nature . And Cha here they were seen , not as in the chemist's Stra laboratory , writhing in their heated crucible , quak prov snow almo vato Afte is a ones crac ones misc or pent np in glassy prisons ; or peering out now of gas - holders and Florence flasks , but of th arrayed in their native beauty , ench free as tions air , and acting as impulse prompted . There kindl were those present of every hue , every style holt of dress , every variety of appearance . The added metals , the gases , the salts , the acids . the Nitro oxides , the alkalies - all were there . From the mine , from the shop of the artizan from the mint , from the depths of the ocean even , they had come , and a gayer assemblage . early Age his chrom doing Else Nicke a more animated scene , my eyes had never heheld . Many of the ladies of the party were Chlorine wore a most tastefully attired . beautiful greenish - yellow robe that displayed had her queen - like form to good advantage . The journe daughters Chromium particularly attracted sity of my attention with their gay dresses of the liveliest golden yellow and orange - red . Todine had but just arrived ,, and was not yet dis- encumbered of an unpretending outer gar- ment of steel - gray that enveloped her per- son ; but the warmth of the apartment soon refuge of i crazi made one . The speak compelled her to throw this aside ; when she Use appeared arrayed in a vesture of thin gauze of the most splendid violet colour imagin- chanc able . Carbonic Acid was there , but not clad Platin in airy robes in which I expected to see her . whom The presence of the iron hand of adversity had been upon her , and now her attire was them . plain , simply a dress of snowy white , the best tween among was , side . of som hu S which the straitened circumstances to which she had been reduced allowed her to assume . Quite a contrast to her was her mother , Car- hon , whom you would have supposed to be a widow in deep mourning , or a nun who had grew flame taken the black veil , so sable were her gar- the ments , so gloomy her countenance , had not her earrings of polished jet , and a circlet of riar diamonds that glittered on her brow , evine- ed that she had not yet altogether renounced . 1 the vanities of the world . The Belle of the room appeared to be Nitrous Acid the grace . ful daughter of Nitrogen ; airy in all her movements , and with dress of deepest crimson that corresponded well with a lip and cheek rivalling the ruby in their redness . Among the lady metals , too , there were many o bright faces and resplendant charms , but must pass on to a description of the gentle men of the party . Sulphur wore a suit modest yellow - plush , while Phosphorous quit disconcerted some of the most decoro matrons present , by making his appearan in a pair of flesh - coloured tights . Pho phuretted Hydrogen , or as he is nick - name Will of the Wisp . " startled me by flittin by in a robe of living flame , the dress i which the graceless youngster is said to haur churchyards and marshy places , playing h pranks upon poor benighted travellers . Th King of the Metals , Gold , was arrayed i truly gorgeous apparel ; though it must E confessed there was a glitter and an air haughtiness about him from which ye would turn with pleasure to the mild swee face of his royal sister . Silver , who leane upon his arm , a bright - eyed , unassumin creature , of stirling worth . Mercury wi there , as lively and versatile as ever , a mo restless being ; now by the thermometer no ing the subterranean temperature ; now I the barometer predicting a storm in t regions over - head , now arm - in - arm with th metal , then with that , and they all by t way , save stern old Iron , had hard werk shake him off . A strange character sure was he a philosopher of uncommon powe of : reflection , the veriest busy - body in t world , a practical amalgamationist in short complete factotum . Potassium , though decidedly brilliant - looking fellow , manifest too much levity in his deportment to w respect and was pronounced by those w knew him best , to be rather soft . gravity , Platinum surpassed all the compa in natural brightness . Tin was outshone few . When Oxygen arrived , and his lig elastic tread was heard , and his cles |