Ross Gazette 19th February 1914 - Page 2
Ross Gazette 19th February 1914 - Page 2
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| Date | 19/02/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 19th February 1914 |
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WANTED . ADVERTISEMENTS ander this heading are inserted at the special prepaid rate of 24 words for 1s . Three insertions , s . TO BE LET . ADVERTISEMENTS ander this heading are inserted at the special prepaid rate of 94 words for Is . Three neertions , 2 . SHFIELD , Ross . Small semi - de- pleasantest and healthiest situation , and com- manding extensive and beautiful views . - Apply , THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , FEBRUARY 19 , 1914 . PUBLIO NOTICES . PUBLIO NOTICES . ROSS AND MONMOUTH RAILWAY WALFORD AND DISTRICT FLOWER SHOW . COMPANY . NOTICE is hereby given , that the THR Ninth ANNUAL SHOW will be Services of a YOUNG LADY OLERK for ( OUTHALL and SON Require the Aached RESIDENCE , on high ground , in in ST . MARY'S STREET , in the Town of Ross on will be ready - shortly , when they can be had of their Market - place Store , Ross . WANTED , respectable young woman general Len , near Ross . W The VANTED , a middle - aged PERSON or WIDOW , for two elderly people . - Apply , Mrs. Wools , sen . , Portland - Place , 37 , Gloucester road , Ross . Mesars . COLLINE , Sollettore , Ross . NE EW HOUSE , now in the course of erection at corner of Gloucester - road and Camp - road , Roas , TO BE LET from 25th March next . Full particulars of John Brawn , House and Estate Agent , 1 , Edde - Cross - street , Ross . Weston - under - Pen HITEHALL , BOLD ; 3 Reception , 5 Bedrooms , Attios , Bath , . and o . , large Garden , Paddock , Stable , Coach House , Piggery . - TRIMBLE , Charobdown , Glou- REQUIRED , Generals for Ross , By : Ward , Ross - on - Wye TO BE LET or also country ; Par- lourmaid , experienced Cooks , attendant for In- valid , and Kitohenmaid . Disengaged ; Young Housemaid , Temporary Cook , Parlourmaid , House Parlourmaid , Groom - Gardener , Boy 17.- Apply , Mrs. DAVIS , Domestic Bazaar , Ross . A VACANCY will shortly occur for & well - educated Lad to learn Front Shop and Cutting Room datles . Cutting will be taught . Premium required . Wages to start . Appiy in cester , по TO LET , & COTTAGE in Alton - street , Ross . Apply to DAVIES and AWRE , House Agents , Gloucester - road , Ross . FOODBINE COTTAGE , about Woughton , near Ross , and about 11 Aoros own hand - writing , KIDDLE , Tailor , Market - Place . of Land . Immediate possession can be arranged . WANTED , & BOY , as under Wag - Apply , Messrs . COLLINS , Solicitors , Ross . DWELLING- goner , live in - PERKINS , The Green , Goodrich , near Ross . WA HOUSE and GARDEN in Old Gloucester GROOM WANTED , must know his was , House Agent low . Apply to DAVIES and work thoroughly , ride and drive well , simple ; state age , wages , weight , and references . -BARLING , Veterinary Surgeon , Newnham . TAGGONER WANTED , good wages Witable man.-S. BROWN , Dason , Ross . WANTED , young MAN about 18 for AWEB , Ross . at Hoarwithy , FOR SALE , at reasonable price . Pleasantly situated . - Apply , JOHN BRAWN , Accountant , Ross . по held this year on MONDAY , AUGUST 3rd HALF - YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the Proprietors will be held at the COMPANY'S OFF on ( Bank Holiday ) . Schedules of Olasses and Prizes TosaDAY , the 24th day of FEBRUARY , 1914 , at 1.30y of the Committee , or of the undersigned . o'clock p.m. Dated this 9th day of February , 1914 , By order of the Directors , J. E. 8. HEWETT , Secretary . ROSS SECONDARY SCHOOL . Tavio TENDERS for TAKING UP , HE Governors of the above School . RE - LAYING , and LEVELLING , ROLLING 40 yards by 40 yards of Turf on Moor Meadow ( adjoining the Golf Links ) . WELL sion to the undersigned , to whom Tenders must Walford , Feb. 18th , 1914 . AE . BELLAMY , The Rose Gazette , Ltd. , PRINTERS , PUBLISHERS , STATIONERS , BOOKSELLERS , ACCOUNT BOOK MAKERS , & o . 44. High - street , Ross . Hon . Sec . Further particulars can be obtained on applica- TYPEWRITERS be sent not later than the 23rd instant . The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted . J. FRED . ARNOLD , Clerk to the Governors . Union Offices , Ross , 16th February , 1914 . ROSS RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL . THE Council invite TENDERS for WATER HAULING to their Steam Rollers for one year from the 31st day of MARCH next . Forms of Tender with fall particulars can be obtained of the man me not Tenders must reach me not later than the 21st instant , The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily TO LET from March 25th , OAK- be accepted . LANDS , Howle Hill , with 2 acres of farm work ; able to milk . - NICHOLAS , land ; six rooms . - Apply , PHELPS , The Crown , Owen Farm , Coleford , Glos . Howle Hill , Ross . ANTED , to PURCHASE in Ross or LAND , with or without homestead . - Apply , Box 103 , Gazette Office , Ross . LET , furnished , " HILL BROW , " J. FRED . ARNOLD , Union Offices , Ross , 13th February , 1914 . Clerk to the Council . ROSS UNION . I the Undersigned , hereby give Notice 9 that the AUDIT for the Half - year ended WA Nereford distrios , 30 to 40 acres of good arApply , Mr. Olaves , Goodrich . TO LET , a little over Two Acres of good MEADOW LAND at Merrivale.the 30th day of September , 1913 , of the Accounte Apply , by letter , Box 19 , Gazette Office , Ross . GARDEN , at Duxmere , TO LET . WANTED , in neighbourhood of Ross , moderate . - Apply . E.M.A. Garette Office , Ross . Small VILLA COTTAGE , with three Bedrooms , Garden , & c .; healthy . locality ; rent G12 bore for 16 or 20 bore , and cash to UN . Wanted to exchange a good value . Apply , N. , Gazette Office , Ross . WANTED , to rent a COACHHOUSE , centrally situated in Ross.-T. , Gazette Office , Ross . SALES BY PRIVATE CONTRACT FOR SALE . Apply , P. LEWIS , The Broome , Peterstow . of the above - mentioned Union and of the several Parishes therein , will commence at the Board- Room of the Guardians of the Poor of the said Union at Ross , on MONDAY , the 16th day of TO LET , TACK for CATTLE , Grass MARCH , 1914 , at Eleven o'clock in the Foremoon . and Llangarron PIPE ORGAN , 6 stops , latest R.C.O. pedals , £ 30 HARP , single action , perfect order . £ 12 . MANDOLIN , Sistema de Meglio ( the best model made ) , QUITE NEW . 50 / - . VIOLIN , Maggini Model . £ 4 108 . LATEST VELVET - LINED VIOLIN CASE , 14 / 9 PIANO , Sheraton model , made by the celebrated Eberhardt , OVERSTRUNG , TONE . £ 28 10s . REED ORGAN , perfect order . £ 45 . HARMONIUM . £ 4 . C. S. CONSTANCE , PIANO SPECIALIST , LOVELY 52 , HIGH STREET , ROSS . FOR SALE , 10 £ 10 SHARES , Alton Court Brewery Co. , Ltd. , fally paid ; 25 £ 10 Shares , Alton Court Brewery Co. , Ltd. , £ 4 paid ; 10 10 Shares , Royal Hotel Co. , Ltd. , £ 5 10s . paid . Apply to Mr. HEWETT , Colinton , Ross . IMMEDIATE DISPOSAL.- FORMILK ROUND IN ROSS ( formerly carried on by the late Mr. Brooks , of Cawdor ) , including Four Cows in Milk , together with Milking Utensils , Part Rick of Hay , Sheds , & c . At Valuation . With the option of 16 Acres of Pasture Land . - Apply , HENRY JENKINS , Raglan House , Broad - street , Ross . NOR SALE a FOUNDE piece of GARDEN Ross . BARRED Plymouth Rock EGGS FOR SALE , 3s . doz . - Miss EDWARDS , Bickerton Court , Much Marcle , Via Gloucester . EGGS for HATCHING .-- Buff Orping- ton , Favourelle , and Orpington Favourelle Cross , at 2s . 6d . per doz . At home , or Thursdays in Ross . Clear eggs replaced if returned.- Caradoc Fruit Plantation , Ross . EGGS , per dozen . - Blue Orpington ( Browns ) , 10/6 ; R.IR ( Stevensons ) , 7/6 and 3/6 ; Silver Campines ( Jones ' ) , 6 / - ; Baff Orps . , 4/6 and 3/6 ; Balmon Faverolles , Anconas , Brown Leghorns , Indian Game , Silver Grey Dorking . 3/6 ; Table Crosses , 3/3 ; 15 if clears un : eplaced ; carriage paid ; chicks double . - Mrs . RUSHTON , How Caple , Ross - on - Wye . PUBLIC NOTICES . JOHN BRAWN , ACCOUNTANT , HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT . INCOME TAX AND RATE APPEALS PREPARED , MOBTGAGES NEGOTIATED . BUSINESSES TRANSFERRED . BOOK DEBT COLLECTED . INSURANCE , AND GENERAL BUSINESS AGENT . 1 EDDE - CROSS - STREET , ROSS . ( Opposite Swan Hotel ) . FRANK HILL & CO . , ROSS . GOOD CYCLE COMPLETE COVER AND INNER TUBE WITH DUNLOP VALVE 5/9 Certain to give satisfaction . Notice to Calf Rearers .. OR SALE 100 Egg Gloucester IN - BUSSELL & PIKE are offering a FOR SALE 100 Egg Gloucester IN- price £ 3 ; also 100 CHICK - BROODER , £ 2.- PRIZE for OALVES fed on their THOMAS WYRLEY BIRCH , Woodfields , Llangarren " Alcreama " Calf Food , ROBS . FOR in February , 1914 . OR SALE , 6 h.p. De Dion Swift two to be awarded at a ROSS STOCK MARKET seater CAR , French grey , hood , Boreen , lamps , eto .. in perfect running order . offer . Apply , GRAY , Electricity Works , Ross . £ 45 or A GREAT BARGAIN . 31 - E.P . with Sidecar , 1 - H.P . MOTOR CYCLE , with Sidecar , gea ; celebrated Triumph engine ; spring seat pillar ; lamp , horn and numerous spares.- Recently overhauled . In good running order.- Pash Cycles taken in part exchange . - BUTCHER and CASSON , Limited , Ross . NOTICE , FARMERS and GRAZIERS . -Three active weighty waggon mares which have proved in foal , and passed by owner's yet . as to their condition , etc. , 5 to 8 years old , 16 to 17 bands high , warranted sound , good workers in all gears , free from sidebones or blemish , out of constant work from the time they were par- obazed . Prices from 20 guineas upwards , or would undertake to give foals for mare's keep . - Apply , Contractors and Furniture Removers Yard , 87 , Lambs Conduit - street , Theobald's - road , London , W.C. rive minutes from all central stations . PRoss direct to the OTATOES , small lots , now delivered onsumer . - J . KEENE , in Weir End . CABBAGE PLANTS FOR SALE , good strong Plants . All best sorts , 3a . per Further particulars and dat of Market in due course . ISAAC DOWNING , CHIMNEY SWEEP AND FLUE CLEANER By appointment to H.M .. Board of Works . 1,000 . Also Drumheads for Cows . - Apply , ISAAC DOWNING is my well - known name , HENRY FROWEN , Mount Pleasant , Gorsley , Glos . For sweeping chimneys extol'd by fame With machine and attendance by my side OR SALE , & few Tons of Prime HAY , I'll sweep your chimneys , be they straight or FOR SALE 23 15s . per son.- wide ; Apply , Box 7 , Gazette Office , Ross . From a castle to a cottage I will attend Cand W.-J. E. JONES , Treworgan , Roae . Good Soot I've all farmers well : NORDWOOD FOR SALE , Oak , Ash , On the shortest notice from each friend . always to sell , UANTITY mixed Wire nails , 1d . per From my soot - house rick . Then send your carts and load quick lb. cash ; Nettlefold's Iron Wood Borewa , Observe the address , 48 , NEW - STREET , Well assorted , in 7 lb. packets , 4d . per lb. cash ; ready - mixed Paint , best quality , all colours , in ROSS . lever - top ting , 3d . per lb. cash . Every desorip- Some men can break stone , but can't cut tion of Farm and Estate Ironmongery at lowest wholesale prices , Stook 2,000 Tons . - THE IRON AND HARDWARE Co. , Ltd. , Westgate and Quay , Gloucester . BIBE diamonds . IMPORTANT TO MOTHERS . - Every Dated this 12th day of February , 1914 , ( Signed ) R. G. WOODYATT , District Auditor of the Herefordshire Audit District . ROSS RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL . NOTICE OF AUDIT . NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN , that the AUDIT of the ACCOUNTS of the above - named Rural District Council , for the Half- year ended the 30th day of SEPTEMBER , 1913 , will take place in the Boardroom of the Guardians , Union Offices , Ross , on MONDAY , the 16th day of MARCH next , at 11 o'olook in the Forenoon , and that such Accounts will be open to the inspection of all Ratepayers and Owners of Property in the Baid ( District for seven days previous to such Andit Dated this 14th day of February , 1914 , J. FRED . ARNOLD , Union Offices , Ross . Clerk to the Council . 66 KYRLE " PICTURE PALACE , ROSS . We have secured , at great expense , for ONE WEEK ONLY , THE ROYAL BERNARDS ( ARTHUR and HILDA ) . Latest No. 5 Oliver II 118. , cost 23 ; also a No. 7 Remington 7 , worth fao ; both great bargains Approval Spurin & Co. , 135 , Long Acre , London PUBLIC NOTICES . THE LEA RECTORY ROOM . GRAND CONCERT . February 24th , 1914 , at 8 p.m. Doors open 7.30 . Tickets , 1 / - and 6d . Children Half - price . Miss DYER ( Soprano ) . Miss WILTSHIRE ( Contralto and Violinist ) . Miss D. WILTSHIRE ( Fancy Dancer ) . Mr. O. LLOYD ( Tenor ) . Mr. R. BLANTON ( Bass ) . Mr. J. BELOHER ( Comedian ) . Mr. D. WILTSHIRE ( Accompanist ) . CORN EXCHANGE , ROSS . THE ROSS PIERROT TROUPE Will give one of their up - to - date Concerts at the CORN EXCHANGE , ON TUESDAY NEXT , FEBRUARY 24 . On behalf of the PARISH CHURCH VESTRY FUND . Commence at 8 . Doors open at 7.30 . Carriages at 10.30 . ADMISSION - Reserved Seats , 3s . ( Family Tickets , to admit Four , 10s . 61. ) ; Second Seats ( Reserved ) , 28 .; Back Seats , 1s . Plan of Room can be seen and Tickets obtained at Messrs . LAWRENCE & FOWLER's , High Street . Tickets can also be obtained from any Member of the Troupe . Monster Sale OF BOOTS AND SHOES HATTON BROS . & CO . On Sunday next , at the Parish Church , instead of the Litany , the solemn service of " The Talk of the Town " interesa for the preservation of pence MOGG'S Ireland will after Morning Prayer . This service has been drawn up under the direction of the Archbishop of Canterbury , and is recommended by the Bishop of Hereford for use in this Diocese . Genuine Reductions in High - class Boots and Shoes at HATTON BROS . and Co .. Stock son's Goods . - Advt . GREAT ANNUAL must be cleared to make room for New Sea- BUTTER - We are now giving very special quality at 1/2 per lb. , also Ohoicest Colonial at 1/3 Please favour with trial order . G. A. WILLIS & Co. , The " Kyrle " Supply Stores , High Street , Ross . - Adut , In their Great and Original Speciality Act , Beg to announce & CLEARANCE SALE , and now OFFER the WHOLE introducing marvellous Comedy and Artistic Impersonations of well - known Celebrities and Characters , as performed by them BY ROYAL COMMAND Before Her Late Majesty Queen Victoria , His Late Majesty King Edward VII . ( three times ) , and the present Monarch , His Majesty KING GEORGE V. " A marvellous and very fine entertainment . " -Her Late Majesty Queen Victoria .. " One of the cleverest Acts I have seen . " - His Late Majesty King Edward VII . " As an example of Facial Mimicry , the best I have seen . " - His Majesty King George V. The Royal Bernards will also appear in their Screaming Burlesque Duologue , " THE WOMAN WHO DIDN'T TELL . " The Royal Bernards have the unique dis- tinction of being the only Variety Artistes who have been PERSONALLY commanded to appear before three generations of the Royal Family . PICTURES . Feb. 19-21 . BILLY'S BURGLAR . ( Special Feature Film , over 8,000ft . ) . The Red Barrier . A Fight in the Dark . Every Inch a Man . An Aerial Removal . Calino tries to get the Sack . The River Clyde . - NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAMME . Special Star Engagement of THE CASCOYNES Present their Miniature Vaudeville Theatre , A Gorgeous Electric Novelty . ALSO HAPPY LOUIE HARDY , The Jolly Dutch Girl who Danoes . PICTURES : February 23-25 : CALLED BACK . ( Special Feature Film - over 9,000 ft . ) The Sheriff's Mistake . Like Knights of Old . In the Ashes of the Wild . A Tight Fit . I saw him first . From St. Paul to Entretmeaux ( Col. ) February 26-28 : HUMAN TARGET . ( Special Feature Film over 3,000 ft . ) Janne and Jeanette . Dick Turpin ( No. 4 Series ) . of their superior and well - made Stock at Enormous Aggregate Reduction ! This Genuine Sale will be of short duration , terminating as soon as space is acquired for their unrivalled Stock in New Designs for the coming Season's Trade . INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED . HATTON BROS . and Co. , THE “ WYE ” BOOT MANUFACTURERS , HIGH - STREET , ROSS . SCOTCH SEED POTATOES , for the Season 1914 . JUST A WORD to my numerous Cus- tomers of Ross and District to let them know that I have bought a large quantity direct Bootch Seed Potatoes of early and late varieties , which will be to hand this month , and Prioss will Reasonable . The quality of our seed has been well tested in the district this past six years , and has always given satisfaction . Farmers , please note . - Special prices for large quantities . ALL KINDS OF SALT KEPT IN STOCK . BAR SALT BEST BROAD SALT . ROCK SALT , Outwitting the Professor . Florence ( Col. ) Special Prices for Track Loads to your neares Twee Studies Mathematics . Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Commence at 8 . Matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m. Doors open at 2.30 Two Evening Performances Saturday - 6.80 and 8.80 . Doors open at 6 and 8 . Prices : 1a . , 6d . , and 3d . Beats can be booked at the Palace . MICE , MOLES , COOK- Mother who vaines the health and cleanliness RTOACEIER and BEETLES greedily eat of her Child should use HARRISON'S no mell . Prices 6d . , 10. , 28. 3d , and 38. 8d . Station . BEST COOKING POTATOES Delivered to any part of the town at 4/6 per cwt . W. J. BROWN , IBBY'S " OREAM EQUIVALENT " OALE MEAL holds the premier position " RELIABLE " NURSERY POMADE . One Harrison's Reliable Rat Poison . Cats and cg all the Calf Foods in the world . Com application kille all Nits and Vermin , beautifies Dogs will not touch it . Vermin dry up and leave Fish , Fruit , Salt , and Potato Merchant , plete satisfaction guaranteed , and prompt delivery and strengthens the Heir . In Tins , 41d . end 9d . Postage , 2d . - G.W HARRISON , Chemist . 54 , Over - Ross Street , Ross given . Price 15 / - per ow . Carriage paid . Boes Portage , id . GEO . W. HARRISON , Chemist Cattle and Corn Markets attended . - Apply , Reading . Bold by Chemists . Agent for Ross DOUGLAS SMITH , Monmonth , .MATTHEWS , Chemist Reading . Sold by Chemists . Agent for Ross , T. MATTHEWS , Ohemist . Telephone 69 . T.A. WATKINS Chimney Sweep , 27 , NEW STREET , Ross - on - Wye , Soliciting your kind patronage and suppor All Orders promptly attended to . ' K ' Boots and Shoes Footwear FOR Ladies AND SALE . Now the " School Strike " is over , go in GENUINE BARGAINS for something more cheerful by purchasing IN ALL DEPARTMENTS . Terminates Saturday NEXT . Births . DAVIES - February 14 , at 5 , Prospect - terrace , Ross , to Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Davies , a son . PARRY . - February 16 , at The Yeld , Glowstone , to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Parry , a son . Meaths . RIVETT . - On February 6 , at Hazeldene , Symonds ' Yat , Boss , Mary , widow of the late Henry Rivett , of Hessle , near Hall , age 76 . A. W. URSELL , Waterice Monumental Works 10 , CANTILUPE - ROAD , BOSS . SOLE AGENT for this Dlatriot for the beautiful BILVER - GREY CORNISH GRANITE . These Monuments supplied at about Half the Price of other Granites . Established 23 Years . W. G. STORR - BARBER , FOB BEST MONUMENTAL WORK IN ALL ITS BRANCHES . SATISFACTION GUARANTEED . ESTIMATES FREE . ROSS ( LATE OVERTON ) . LEOMINSTER ( ESTAB . 1840 ) . WORKS The Ross Gazette . THURSDAY , FEBRUARY 19th , 1914 . LOCAL NEWS . fine Standard Rose Trees ( good selection , own growing ) from D. J. TOWNSEND , Camp- road , Ross . - Advt . FANCY DRESS BALL..We are asked to state that the winning costume at the recent Ross Fancy Dress Ball was , together with several others , supplied through Mr. T. M. Sains- bury , Gloucester - road , Ross . WILL OF THE LATE REV . JOHN GIBSON- The will of the late Rev. John Gibson , a former pastor of the Ross Congregational Church , left estate valued at £ 5,980 , net personalty , £ 5,107 . DON'T WAIT for a Bye - law . Support the butchers who may be relied upon to use the HUMANE METHOD . INTERESTING MARRIAGE . The following ap- peared in last week's Cheltenham " Looker- On A marriage took place very quietly at Gibraltar on Saturday , the 10th of Janu- ary , between Lieutenant H. C. Verschoyle ,. of the Army Service Corps , son of Captain R. H. Verschoyle ( O.C. ) . of Ross , Hereford- shire , and Doris S. L. Collings , daughter of W. F. Collings , Seigneur of Sark . THE LATEST NOVELS may be obtained from the " Gazette " Office . Advt . A MESSAGE FROM INDIA .- " She is running splendidly , and is very much admired out here , " writes a gentlenian to whom we re- cently had the pleasure of shipping a Ford car . Why not join the great crowd of Ford enthusiasts , you can do so at a very small outlay . Remember , the Ford is a car at the price of a cyclecar Local Agents : - PASSEY and HALL , Ltd. , The Central Garage , Ross . - Advt . MARQUEES AND TENTS FOR HIRE . Tents for all purposes - Flower Shows , Garden Parties , Weddings , Sales , Camping - Tabling , Seating , Walling Canvas , Flags , Lamps , etc. Marquees to seat from 10 to 1,000 people . Engagements booked now for the ensuing season . Estimates free.-A. E. and R. DREW , Tent Contractors . - Advt . ACCOUNT BOOKS . - Our stock is noted for its reliable wearing qualities and reasonable prices . " Gazette " Office . - Advt . * CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH . - Another open meeting in connection with the Congrega- tional Church Young Men's Bible Class was held on Sunday afternoon last . The Rev. W. A. Powicke presided over a fairly good gathering . Mr. J. J. Cable , of Tudorville House , gave an exceptionally interesting address , which all present thoroughly appre- ciated . Solos were sung by Miss Phillips , Mr. Bert Restall , and Mr. J. Hamecher , and the gathering passed off very success- fully . KYRLE PICTURE PALACE . - The variety pro- vided in this week's programme at the Palace in the Gloucester - road is exception- ally amusing . The series of pictures , both comic and sentimental , are delighting large audiences each evening ; while the turns by the Royal Bernards ( Arthur and Hilda ) in their extraordinary and original speciality Act , introducing impersonations of well- known celebrities , are remarkably clever . Their duologues are also well staged and at- tractive . Next week's programme promises to be a record one , and patrons should book their seats early . FOR CYCLE REPAIRS go to FRANK HILL AND Co. , port of the Ross and Monmouth Railway Market - place , Ross . - Advt . NUT MARGARINE . - We are doing an increasing trade in this popular article of food . Have you tried it ? 6d . & 8d . per lb. G. A. WILLIS & Co. , The " Kyrle " Supply Stores , High Street , Ross . -Advt . 3 PURE HOME - MADE BREAD delivered daily to all parts of the town . E. H. SOLES , 17 , Gloucester - road , Ross . - Adot . Big Reductions in Boots and Shoes are being made at HATTONS ' Monster Sale , to effect a speedy clearance . Come early and secure the best bargains . -Advt . Ross AND MONMOUTH RAILWAY . - The re- Company for the year 1913 states that the with 1912 , shows an increase of £ 366 , which traffie carried upon the railway , as compared is made up as follows : Coaching , an in- crease of £ 225 ; merchandise and minerals , an increase of £ 141 . The directors propose to pay a dividend of 3s . 6d . per share , less tax , leaving to be carried forward £ 31 . BAPTIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY . - The annual Missionary Services in connection with the above society were held in the Broad - street Baptist Church on Sunday , when the depu- tation was the Rev. N. H. Shaw , who for over 30 years has been serving as a Mission- COTTAGE HOSPITAL . - The following gifts are ary in Rome , Florence , and Turin . The ser- gratefully acknowledged by the committee : -vice in the morning was conducted by Mr. Celery and apples from Col. Evan Thomas : Arthur Hill . In the afternoon , the Missioner plants , Mr. H. H. Child : magazines . Col. O. R. spoke to the Sunday School scholars , and in Middleton , Mrs. Mvnde Allen , and Mrs. Stratford the evening addressed a large congregation , Collins ; potatoes , Mr. W. Biroh , Llangarron . referring in most interesting terms to the work that had been carried on in Italy . On We understand that " Hillsborough , " the Tuesday , the services were continued , when residence of the late Mr. James Barnwell , at the treasurer gave the report of the various Ashfield , Ross , has recently been sold sums of money raised by the worshippers at through the agency of Mr. John Brawn , the Broad - street Church during the year , Estate Agent , & c . , Ross , the total being in advance of last year . The Pastor , the Rev. J. W. Kettle , occupied the AN INTERESTING COMPETITION FOR BOYS chair , and in the unavoidable absence of the deputation through illness , Mr. Kettle gave an inspiring address on the " Advance of Missionary work . " A vote of sympathy was passed to the Rev. N. H. Shaw , and a hope was expressed that he would soon be able to resume his deputation work . To encourage the sharp - witted boys of Ross . and incidentally to interest them in a good thing , " PASSEY and HALL , Ltd. , are offering a prize , value 12s 6d .. for the best acrostic composed from the worde , " Ride Victor Cycles . " The competition is restricted to boys under 14 years of age , attending any school in Ross , and will close on Saturday , February 28th . The . prize is now on view at the Central Cycle Works , 85 , Gloucester- road , Ross , and the winner's name will be published in the " Ross Gazette " for March 5th . - Advt . HEREFORDIAN APPOINTED BANK MANAGER . Mr. J. A. J. Venmore , step - son of ex - Super- intendent A. T. Cope , of Hereford , formerly of Ross , has been appointed manager of the Gloucester Branch of the United Counties Bank Ltd. , in succession to Mr. A. Riley . who has been transferred to the . management PRAYER AND HYMN BOOKS , BIBLES , etc. of the Stanningley ( Yorks ) branch . Mr We hold a large stock marked in plain Venmore , who was educated at Hereford figures . Inspection invited . " Gazette " Office . Advt . County College , under Professor Ohm , was for seven years cashier at Gloucester , and WESTON - UNDER - PENYARD . - A Social ( Danc- his many friends will extend to him their nig and Games ) will be held in the Schools sincere congratulations on his appointment . on Friday , February 20th , 8 to 12 . mittance : Parishioners , 6d .; Non - Parish - shire Football Association held at Hereford FOOTBALL . At a meeting of the Hereford- ioners , 1s . - Advt . Ad- on Friday , when the resignation of Mr. W. MUSICAL . At the Municipal Classical Con- R. David as hon . secretary was accepted cert . held at the Town Hall . Cheltenham , with regret , it was decided to present him on the 18th inst .. Miss Lilian M. Sharman , with an illuminated . framed testimonial , and L.R.A.M. , played two pianoforte solos , viz . , also an honorarium of £ 4 4s . His successor " Grand Sonata " ( 1st movement ) Schumann , for the present season will be Mr. H. S. and " Rhapsodie Hongroise " ( No. 11 ) , Cooper , of Ross , who volunteered his ser- Liszt , for both of which she was re - called , vices until the appointment could be made and gave in response No. 1 of Mac - Dowell's in proper order . settings to Poems of Heinrich Heine , Op . 31 , and Liszt's " Consolation . " In its notice has been variable of late . Last week it was ANGLING IN THE WYE . - The River W of the concert , the Cheltenham " Looker high , later it sank , and now rain storms On " says , " Miss Lilian Sharman , who was The the solo pianist , gave an excellent and render its volume again uncertain . finished performance of Sonata by Schumann spate at the beginning of the month brought and Liszts Hungarian Rhapsody : " while the up hordes of fresh - run fish , and salmon ang " Cheltenham Echo " refers to the per- waters . The prospects are rosy , and , grant- lers are busy on upper , middle , and lower former as being skilful in technique , " her " touch not being of the battering - ram opened bids fair to be a successful one , ed a sufficiency of water , the season now RAILWAY FATALITY NEAR GLOUCESTER . - An pecially as regards the spring fishing , which elderly man , upon whon a letter was found autumn . Grayling are sporting freely , and is ever better on the Wye than that of the signed " H. J. Vimpany , Clifton ' Dean's fly - fishers are taking ( and returning ) tront . Way , Gloucester , " was knocked down and which appear to be forward in condition . fatally injured at Churchdown railway sta- Piking is quiet . order . " tion on Saturday . The fireman of the Mid- land train from Birminghan , due at Glou- Gentlemen coster at 10.85 , stated that as the train was passing through Churchdown station he saw a man jump from the platform in front of the engine . The train was pulled up , and deceased was found underneath the four foot way . The guard of the front wheel of the engine appeared to have struck the man on the head . He was removed to the Royal Infirmary , Gloucester in an unconscious con- dition . Exact 16/9 OUR SPECIALITY - HANDSEWN BOOTS and REPAIRSall done on the Premises . C. KEYSE , Opposite G.P.O. FOR EXCELLENCE AND LIGHTNESS THE ROM- FORD NOURISHING STOUT is unequalled . It is easily digested , and is in all ways by far the most suitable for invalids , and its low price brngs it within the reach of all . Pinta , 2s . 6d . per dozen . - W . J. SADLER and SON , road - street , are the agents for Ross - Advt . Scotch Seed Potatoes . There is no doubt about it ! The present is the best time for booking your order of Seed Potatoes . We can give very low quotations for all leading varieties . POTATO FERTILIZER produces enormous crops of sound tubers . £ 4 10 per Ton . BUSSELL & PIKE , WYR VALLEY SEED ESTABLISHMENT ROSS - ON - WYE . CONGREGATIONAL CHUBOH . - The pr Sunday will be the Rev. R. Gilbert Monmouth , and the services will be in of the minister's anniversary . BROAD STREET BAPTIST CH annual meeting of members and re shippers at the above church , of Rev. J. W. Kettle is the pastor in the schoolroom on Tuesday in when very satisfactory reports we the various organisations connected place of worship , and which also a members an opportunity of spend hours in social intercourse . T starts the new year free from del tion which was considered as hi factory . Votes of thanks were a all who had in any way helped fo work during the year special men made of the valuable assistance re the honorary organist . Miss Har freshments were handed roun brought to a close a very happy ev MINISTERIAL RETIREMENT . - The Price , formerly minister of the Ro gational Church . and now of Zio East Grinstead , has announced his of retiring from the ministry . H tion from the pastorate of the East Grinstead has been received reluctance . HATTON BROS . and Co.'s Monster Sale of Boots and Shoes commence ( Thursday ) .- Advt . now covers . GOODRICH LOWER SHOW . - Th schedule published by the Goodric trict Horticultural Society , and the Ross Gazette Ltd .. is now circulation , and a perusal of shows that this society is still g usefulness as well as in popularity are 90 classes in addition to the classes , and the events for the gardens in the parishes which In many instances prizes are offered in some of the which now include all types of g the novice , the amateur , and the p -while the division for farmers ! wives , is an exceptionally useful addition to the Horticultural Se sports promise to he eren more . as the jumping , harness , and classes have been increased this date of the exhibition as fixed for August 18th , and the Hereford tary Band ( under Mr E. Stant has already been engaged for the PRINTING . All classes of Printing at lowest cost for reliabl the " Gazette " Office . Advt . SUCCESS OF A WORKING MAN . examination held hr the Board f Exams at the Sheffield University 26th , and 27th . 1913 , Mr. Thom Gwynne , of Featherstone , York candidate for an under - manager's His name was included in the li cessful candidates , and the Se State has directed that a certificat petency as under - manager of a transmitted to him under the C Act . 1911. Mr. Gwynne is the of Mr. Thomas Gwynne , of the Bridstow , Ross , and is employed aminer by the Acton Hall Col Featherstone . Yorks ... DR . MACARTNEY'S WILL . - The the late Dr. Richard Macartney coroner for the Forest of Dean . at £ 7,793 , with net personalty £ 6 The Ross Gazette " Year B Price 2 A welcome companion home Advt . HIGH - CLASS NOTE PAPERS at low Largest and choicest stock in the select from at the " Gazette " Off " Burberry " Clients in t can place their orders with Messr and Sox , Ross . who are " Burh thorised agents for both ladies ' a men's goods , and keep a full set of all their specialities - Weather- ments . Sporting Garments , G Tweed , and other Suitings , etc .. th expert advice and also saving the a personal visit to their showroom Ross Free Church C TEMPERANCE MEETIN A public meeting in connection Ross Free Church Council was h Baptist Church Schoolroom on evening last , Mr. T. J. Guy presi meeting was chiefly in support of perance movement , and was atten children of the various Church Hope in the town , who rende choruses , recitations , etc. , at inte ing the meeting . Mr. E. B. Re Leominster , the president of the shire Free Church Council , and th Howell . of Leominster . the hon . were also present . The meeting opened with the si hymn , after which the Rer . W. A led in prayer . Mr. Guy welcomed Mr. Reynold Howell , and gave a short address principles of the Free Church Co said that the Council bronght to those who had differences in their in a united service for God , when all cultivate the beautiful spirit ping God together . One of the g ings of the recent mission . he the the fact that they were all unite in prayer and praise to God . Mr. Reynolds shid they were the Churchmen , and they believed i in matters of religion When th hered what their ancestors did so at the present day might have dom of religion . they all realise H great privilege they enjoved . heen for the struggle for freedom fathers fought , they might not that meeting without it being ille were all grateful to God that at t time they were privileged to wo they liked , and to hold differen and beliefs . Mr. Reynolds then sneak more particularly to the the subject of temperance , and very interesting manner with a p abolition of the evils of drink . individual letters of the word . speaker proceeded to deal with under five headings the initial le headings being letters forming drink Drains the pocket . Ruins Tninres the health . Numbs the Kills good feelings . Mr. Reynol ed to give some very interesting cerning the evils of the drink said that the amount of money ally in the consumption of drink divided between every man , child . would amount to betwen per head . There was more sick the members of the Oddfellows an Friendly Societies than there was members of the Rechabites , w society of total abstainers . Doct discovered that drink instead stimulant , was a narcorie , and all good and noble feelings in men and women , and had a ver influence upon the lives of the homes where the parents were no He hoped that the children we into life , and would never he s passion of drink . The Rev. Howell gave a sho what humorous address on effects to man's life created by The Rev. Kettle , in the nam sent , thanked Mr Reynolds and for coming to Ross and speak and well in regard to temper had enjoyed their visit very n hoped that it would have a goo their lives in the future . Mr. Reynolds briefly returne and said he hoped that the Council would he encouraged t their good work , especially th hold Free Church meetings in bouring villages . |