Ross Gazette 19th February 1914 - Page 8
Ross Gazette 19th February 1914 - Page 8
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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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" I mean , Mr. Emerson , that if you and Profit & Man ? " Lady Darenth contribute one thousand pounds -the sum for which I asked - I shall think it wise to keep my information to myself and shall not go to the police . If the contribution is not forthcoming , then I tell the police all I know . " SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS : David Emerson , an explorer , who is subject to occasional fits of somnambulism , loves Ruth Vanbrugh , who has been forced by her father , Sir Nicholas , into an engagement with Lord Patmore . The rivals quarrel in Lady Constance Darenth's country house , and next morning Patmore is found murdered in his bed . David discovers a blood - stained knife in his room , and , knowing that he has walked in his sleep , believes that he has killed his rival . His fears are confirmed when he learns that Ruth and Lady Constance both saw him during the night outside Patmore's chamber . Lady Constance , who is in love with Emerson . en- treats him to keep silence ; and , believing that only Ruth and Constance , know his secret , he consents . He returns to London , and on the advice of his uncle , Sir Eliot Emerson , seeks to forget the whole He affair by exploring the slums of London . falls in with Henry Haggard , a shabby rogue , who invites David to his house . There he is astonished to find his uncle , obviously searching Haggard's belongings . Haggard covers the in- truder with a revolver . a Sir Eliot explains that he had come to see man the Rev. Fabian Grinwald . Haggard pro- fesses not to believe him , and tells David that Sir Eliot is a desperate and dangerous scoundrel . Subsequently Sir Eliot informs David that Rev. Fabian Grinwald is trying to blackmail him , and that he had gone to the house to get some papers . CHAPTER IX . the The newcomer was an elderly man , with long , silky white hair and neatly - trimmed white beard . His face was thin and deeply in , tanned , his nose prominent , and his eyes dark and deep - set but bright . His eyebrows , striking contrast to the snowy whiteness of his hair and beard , were jet black and very heavy , and gave him remarkable appear- ance . He was clad in black , semi - clerical cos- tume , and carried a soft black wideawake " hat in his gloved hand . exclaimed Lady Con- some confusion . " Mr. Grinwald ! " stance , rising hastily in " This is an unexpected visit . " . The Rev. Fabian Grinwald had paused a few feet from the door , and had started slightly at sight of David , who was gazing at him curiously , his keen eyes examining the man in no friendly fashion . Good morning , Lady Darenth , " said Gainwald , bowing , his glance darting from David to his hostess and back again . It was obvious that for a few moments he had been nonplussed at finding David present , but now he had completely recovered , and his voice was silky . " I do hope I am not intruding . I thought you would be alone . " Lady Constance was inwardly fuming at the unexpected intrusion , and thinking hard things of the footman who had shown the man up , but her society training enabled her to smile and conceal her vexation . " Not at all , Mr. Grinwald , " she mur- mured . " Please take & seat . David - the Rev. Fabian Grinwald ; Mr. Grinwald - Mr . Emerson . " David rose and nodded , but did not offer to shake hands , and the Rev. Fabian Grinwald , who had advanced with his hand outstretched , looked for a moment angry and confused , then dropped into a chair . " I fancy we have met before , Mr. Emer- son , " he said , quietly . I know your uncle , and your face seems familiar . " " I have no recollection of having met you before , " said David , coolly . He was still taking stock of Grinwald ; and decided that his uncle was right , and that the man certainly had the same cast of features as Haggard . Yes , there must certainly be some relationship , to judge by the likeness . " You are wondering , perhaps , my dear Lady Darenth , why I have called ! " said Grinwald , smoothly , turning to Constance , who was drumming her fingers nervously on the arm of her chair . " I expected to find you alone , as I have said , but I am glad Mr. Emerson is here , for I feel sure he will be in- terested too . You have been good enough to express interest in my work , Lady Darenth , and as I have a particularly deserving object in view I have made bold to call to ask you for a contribution , and I hope Mr. Emerson will contribute also .. I will , if you wish , give you full details . " " No , please don't trouble , Mr. Grinwald , " interposed Lady Constance , anxious to get rid of him ; " I know that the object must be a worthy one . You may put me down for two guineas and perhaps Mr. Emerson will con- tribute . David , may I ask- " David drew a sovereign - case from his waist- coat pocket and extracted a sovereign , de- ciding that he would be well rid of the Rev. Fabian Grinwald at the price . " Thank you very much , Lady Darenth , " said Grinwald , quickly ; " but am afraid I you have not understood me , or perhaps I have not made myself clear . I want a much larger contribution three guineas - s very much larger contribution . " than I beg your pardon ! " exclaimed Lady Constance , icily , and David stared indig- nantly at the man . & thousand un- " I want you to contribute pounds , " continued Grinwald , quite abashed , and smiling slightly ; " and I mean to get that sum . " A thousand pounds ! Nonsense ! " lated Constance , rising to her feet . " Confounded cheek ! " chimed in Blackmail ! " ejaculated David , gritting his teeth . " I prefer to call it a contribution towards an object in which I am interested - let us call it the League of Silence . Do you intend to pay ? " Ware of No ! " ejaculated David , B passion sweeping over him and bearing away discretion . No , you miserable , blackmailing scoundrel , you wolf in sheep's clothing , don't intend to pay ; and if you don't clear out or this room at once I'll fling you out ! Go to the police with your story - go to the deuce !. Con- " David - oh , David ! " cried Lady stance , half - hysterically , rushing forward and as he took a step to- grasping David's arm wards Grinwald . Don't do anything rash . Remember ! " Grinwald had risen to his feet ; his eyes otherwise he were glinting angrily , but seemed quite unmoved . " Yes , remember ! " he said , quietly , as David stopped short and recovered himself . " If I have not spoken sufficiently clearly , let me say now that I know that yon murdered Lord Patmore ; know that you , Lady Darenth , know too , and have been screening the murderer . Will you or do you prefer prison give me what ask and the scaffold ? " " Yes , yes , I will pay ! " gasped Lady Con- You shall have the money . You shall have it now at once - if you will swear to keep silence to reveal nothing . " stance . " Constance , I forbid it ! " exclaimed David , I will not firmly , master of himself again . " You shall not give this scoundrel a penny . allow him to prey upon you . Let him go to the police ; I am prepared to face anything rather than burden myself with a blood sucking vampire of a blackmailer . Clear out of this ! " he added , fiercely , turning on Grin- wald again .. " No , don't go - let me pay ! " cried Con- stance , almost beside herself . " David - oh , David don't sacrifice yourself ! Think of what you are doing . " I won't pay hush - money to any man , or allow you to pay , " said David , doggedly . " You do not fully realise your position , evidently , " said Grinwald , coolly . " You will soon recognise the utter folly of the attitude you have taken up , Mr. Emerson . " " Yes , David , don't you see- " began Constance again , then stopped , choking . " I will be reasonable , " continued Grin- wald , quickly . " I will give you a couple of days to think the matter over , and I feel sure that you will decide to contribute the sum I have asked for rather than - er - well , take the consequeдees , " He nodded , and went quickly out of the room before David could frame an answer . David , you must pay the man what he asks or let me pay , " said Constance , im- ploringly , after she and David had gazed at each other in silence for a few seconds . " It is not a great sum , and your only chance is to Oh , David , don't be rash ; think of the pay . consequences . For my sake , David , promise that you will buy the man's silence . " David shook his head , disengaged his arm from her clinging grasp , and dropped into a chair with a despairing sigh that was more than half a groan . Murder will out , Constance , " he said , bitterly . " I was a fool to think that I could escape from the consequences of the crime I committed in my sleep . I should have con- fessed - explained . I might have known . No , it would be useless to pay that scoundrel a thousand pounds . Do you thik he would be satisfied ? No , he would come again and again I should always be in his power and at his mercy . No , it's no use , Constance , the game is up , and I must bear the consequences of my act . David , for my sake , consent - let me pay the man . I don't believe he will continue to blackmail you . Don't let him go to the police . I would give half my fortune to prevent that David - please - please - oh , don't you under- stand ? " She dropped on her knees beside David's chair and grasped his hand . " David , you must you must ! ' she continued , ex- citedly , the words tumbling hufriedly from her lips . " What does money matter if you are saved ? I am rich - my money is youre - at your service - let me use it . David , oh , David , I love you , and I can't let you encrifice your self like this ! " " Constance - you - you can't know what you are saying ! " stammered David , rising nervously , and raising the trembling woman to her feet . " You do me too much honour . I heart , but- am grateful - grateful from the bottom of my " I mean it , David . said - you must I know what I have have known . Don't turn away from me . " " You have stood by me - and you have proved yourself my best friend , Constance , and I shall never forget what you have done for me , and what you have offered to do . " " Friend ! " Lady Constance pulled herself together , and her voice was a trifle shrill Nothing more than a friend ! " " " This is something new in the way of beg- deeply grateful to you , but " " gin wish you good - morning , Mr. Grinwald , ' said Constance . David , will you please ring for the servant ? " THE ROSS GAZETTE - THURSDAY , FEBRUARY 19 , 1014 . well - groomed man of middle age , with some ani tank in the train and Greenwich Park is DRESSMAKING AT HOME . thing of the appearance of an officer on half - beautiful . Can you spare the time ? ' pay , and he spoke in a pleasing , friendly manner . " I shall be pleased to assist you if I can , " responded Ruth , quietly . " What is it you wish to know ? " " I must be home to luncheon by one o'clock , " replied Ruth . " I think there will be time , " said David . I'll get the tickets . " 88 Five minutes later they were seated to- gether in a first - class carriage , and the train rumbled over Hungerford Bridge Ruth detailed what had passed when the detective called . Thank you . " The inspector saw that she was nervous , and paused to give her time to collect herself , smiling encouragingly mean- while . " I am engaged , as you have probably guessed , in investigating the mysterious mur “ I had written to you before telling my der of Lord Patmore , Miss Vanbrugh , " he re- father of the detective a call , " she explained , sumed , " and , of course , I heard your evi- " and am really disobeying him and acting dence at the inquest . Now , I have a very de - in direct opposition to his wishes , in being licate question to put to you , Miss Vanbrugh , here . He was furiously angry when I told and I hope you will not be offended by it if it him what the detective had asked and what I should happen that I have been misinformed . had answered , and - and he made me see You will , of course , understand that as a mat plainly that he knows - I mean he suspects ter of duty I must question you - must investi- that you She broke off , unable to say the gate every clue that seems likely to assist me words . " You understand , " she continued , in solving this terrible mystery . " falteringly . " He realised the object of the detective's questions concerning a - a rival to Lord Patmore , and vowed that if I tried to hold any communication with you , or even re- cognised you , he would take it upon himself to denounce you . " He paused again , looking expectantly at Ruth , who bowed her head in assent , but said nothing . " Thank you , " said the detective . " Well , to come to the point , Miss Vanbrugh , I want Lord Patmore ? " to know if it is true that you were engaged to Save that her white fingers closed suddenly on the padded arm of the chair in which she was seated , Ruth betrayed no sign of agitation . Who can have told you that ? " she in- quired .. " It is true , then ? " the detective asked , quickly . voice ; " but I cannot understand how you " In a way yes , " replied Ruth , in a low discovered it . I was practically engaged to Lord Patmore he had seen my father and arrangements had been come to , but nothing had been made public - nothing had been de- finit ly settled . " leant back " Ah ! " Inspector Rooksby leant back in his chair and stroked his chin , his keen eyes fixed on the beautiful face , his agile brain busy with the information . " My sympathy , Miss Vanbrugh . Er - I quite understand how you must feel . ' " I do not see how the information can assist you , " said Ruth , and I hope it will not be made public . My father would be annoyed . " " Quite so , quite so , " said the detective , quickly , as Ruth half - rose from her chair , to indicate that the interview was at an end . " One moment more , Miss Vanbrugh . You will pardon the question , but had Lord Pat more a rival ? " Ruth sank back in her chair , and an ex- pression of fear and anxiety crept into her violet eyes as she realised the drift of the question . " A rival ! " she echoed , in a low voice . " How can I answer that ? " " Of course , I know that Lord Patmore would not be the only man to seek your hand , " said Inspector Rooksby , " but how shall I put it ? -was there any one man who , to your knowledge , would be very angry and mortified on hearing of your engagement to Lord Patmore ? ' " I cannot say , " answered Ruth , striving to speak in level tones and to calm the agita- ted throbbing of her heart . " It is impos- sible for me to answer such a question . Be- sides , as I have told you , nothing had really been settled , and the engagement had not been announced . " " I had not forgotten that ; but you know that such things are often known to friends and acquaintances of the parties concerned , and talked about frequently for some time be fore they are really made public . " Inspector Rooksby was still very genial and polite , but he was perplexed by Ruth's answers , and shrewdly suspected that she was keeping something back . " Now , tell me , Miss Van- brugh , have you ever heard Lord Patmore speak of an enemy ? You were , doubtless , in his confidence , and would know if he had an the Can you throw any light on enemy . mystery - give me any hint ? Do you know if anyone used threats to him just prior to the tragedy , or know of anyone who hated him ? You may rely upon my discretion , I assure you . Anything you tell me will be treated in confidence , and- " Ruth rose somewhat hastily , her face white and her hands clenched . I can tell you nothing , " she interrupted , hastily . " I was not on confidential terms with Lord Patmore . " " But - but , my dear young lady , " pro- tested Inspector Rooksby , you have just ad- mitted that you were engaged or practically engaged - to his Lordship ! " A light broke on him suddenly even as he spoke , and he changed his tone . " I beg your pardon , Miss Vanbrugh , I think I understand . Am I right in imagining that the engagement - the tenta- tive engagement - was purely a matter of ar- rangement - er - say ,, between Lord Patmore and your parents ? " " Yes , " answered Ruth , after a momentary pause . gether willing ? " And perhaps you were not - er - alto " It was purely a matter of arrangement , " said Ruth . " Doubtless there was someone else whom you " " He will probably be saved the trouble , " said David , bitterly ; and related what had passed in Lady Darenth's house , omitting , however , any mention of Constance's hysteri cal confession of love , and her threats against Ruth . Fabian Grinwald ? I have heard of him often , " said Ruth , with distress in her voice , and a look of genuine concern in her expres- of him . How can he have found out ? " sive eyes . I should never have believed it " Heaven only knows ! " replied David , miserably , " and Heaven only knows how many other people know the truth . I am cornered . " " What are you going to do ? " " I cannot decide . " Despair was writ large on David's face as he answered , and Ruth's eyes suddenly filled with tears as she noted how haggard and drawn he looked . " I am in the fell clutch of circnmstance , and have unwittingly ruined my life . I was a fool to I should attempt to keep the matter quiet . have told the truth at the time . Do ? What is there for me to do but bolt or or put an end to it all ? " . " David ! You must not talk like that . " Ruth caught his hand in her anxiety , gazing at him with tear - dimmed , frightened eyes . You must not ! You would not be a coward . Oh ! David , why did you do it ? " . " I have told you that I was not conscious of what I was doing , Ruth , " said David , " Surely you understand that I was huskily . walking in my sleep - a victim of somnambu- lism and that it was only in the morning that it came home to me when I found the knife in my room . " " Asleep ! Asleep ! " gasped Ruth . " I did not understand - you did not explain . Oh ! David , and I thought " Her voice broke , and her clasp on his hand tightened . " I mis judged you , David ; I might have known , " " Surely you could not be aunished for what you did in your sleep ? " " Who she stammered . " would believe me now , Ruth ? " asked David , pressing her hands tightly . " And even if I was believed I should be an outcast afterwards . I don't know if it is even worth while trying to escape . " " You must ! " said Ruth , brokenly . " Oh , think of what it means , David , if you are taken - or - or if you do anything fash . I be- seech you , David " " 2 " Ruth ! You care ! " David was gripping her hands almost fiercely . " You care ? ' " I have cared since the first - I care now , " answered Ruth , in a low , quivering voice , " and if you care for me- " Ruth Care for you ? I love you , wor- ship you ! Oh , Ruth , my dearest - my dearest ! " He caught her in his arms and strained her passionately to his breast , kissing her again and again as she lay unresisting and sobbing in his arms . The train slowing down at a station , and the sound of a porter's voice shouting , brought him to himself , and he sud denly released Ruth from his embrace , his face crimsoning in shame . " I should not have done that , Ruth . I should not have spoken , " he said , unsteadily . " I forgot what I am a man with the guilt- " Don't , David , don't speak of that , " whis- pered Ruth , drying her tears . " I am glad- glad that you spoke - glad that you love me . " " It will always be my sweetest and most fragrant memory that you told me of your love at this time , Ruth , " said David , gravely , raising her hand to his lips as the train moved on again ; " always , whatever happens . " " You will promise , for my sake , that you will do nothing rash , David ! " " Yes , willingly , but I am determined that I will not pay blackmail , and will not ab- Boond . I would rather face the music . Oh ! Ruth , if only fate had not played this scurvy trick on me , we might have been happy . What have I to offer you now but the share of " And love , " said Ruth , softly guilty secret ? " " But we will not talk of that now , David . You must be brave . We must discuss what you will do if the worst comes . " " Pardon me ! " interposed Ruth , realising that already she had said far more than she intended . " I decline to answer any further questions . All this can have no possible bear - quently , when they reached Charing Cross ing on the death of Lord Patmore . " It is difficult to say , " remarked Inspector Rooksby , taking up his hat and gloves . " Sometimes the side paths lead to the main road . I am greatly obliged to you , Miss Van- brugh , for having been so kind as to answer my questions . Good - morning . " He took his departure , his habitual genial expression masking his perplexity . " She was keeping something back , " he ruminated , as he walked slowly along Knightsbridge . " She knows something . I begin to see light - forced into an engagement with Lord Patmore - in love , perhaps , with another man , and the other man did it or perhaps she knifed him herself ! I believe I'm on the right track , The discussion was a long one , and neither of them noticed the passage of time ; conse- again on their return journey it was long anticipating the questions she would have to after one o'clock , and Ruth was nervously answer when she arrived home . with an attempt at cheerfulness , as he handed " Don't worry , little woman , " said David , her into a taxi . " Heaven bless and re- ward you for what you have done for me this morning . You have given me fresh heart . Good - bye . " He stood still , gazing after the cab as it " hoot - hooted " its way out of the station yard into the Strand , then with a sigh he followed . It was , perhaps , just as well for his peace of mind that he was unaware of the fact that keen - faced man who had been emerging from the station had witnessed his parting with Yes , I am certain she was keeping something Ruth , and was now glowering after him with back , and knows who did it . " Ruth's first thought when the detective had angry eyes . Fortunate , in a way , that David If Inspector Rooksby did not glance back , or he could not have gone was for David . discovered that David had been Lord Pat failed to recognise Reth's father , Sir Nicholas more's rival ! Yes , David must be warned Vanbrugh . at once , but how ! She dare not ask him to call , yet it would not be wise to explain in writing . She sat for a few moments deep in thought , then dashed off a note : " Something has hap pened . Please meet me to - morrow morning at Charing Cross Station at 11 o'clock - R.V . She frequently went out walking in the Park in the mornings , and knew that she could keep the appointment without being ques- tioned by her parenta . she David was already waiting when reached Charing Cross on the following morn . the Rev. Fabian Grinwald on the previous ing . His interview with Lady Constance and forenoon had upset him , and he had gone about all day half - expecting to be arrested , and in an unenviable state of mind . He had ejacu - stand what you mean , " said David , his face " Constance , I can't pretend not to under David.ushing and his voice quivering . I admire and respect you as a very dear friend , and am But you love Ruth Vanbrugh , and have strained , unsteady voice , and with an hy no love for me ! " interrupted Constance , in a terical , bitter laugh . " That is what you are trying to say ? " be quite honest- yes , " answered Constance , and you know that Ruth David . " Perhaps I may , never see you again , walked in his sleep again during the night , can too , nearly scaring the life out of his man , never be anything to me - a man with blood and was feeling depressed ; but his face not " " Don't trouble to ring , " said Grinwald , in even tones . " You haven't heard all I have to yet . " Bay have heard quite enough , " said David , shortly , irritated by the man's cool cheek . " Be good enough to leave the house , sir . " " Yes , Mr. Emerson , I am going , and it might interest you to learn that I am going to call at Scotland Yard to give information to the police concerning the murder of Lord Brinsley Patmore . " To on his hands - but I did , I do , love her . It is lighted up at sight of Ruth , and he hurried forward to greet her , his pulses on the instant " I could ruin Ruth Vanbrugh - I know commencing to throb faster . Ruth held out something that would yes , and I will I her hand , and his tanned face flushed as he will ! " burst out Lady Constance , in hysteri- pressed it . cal anger . " I hold you both in the hollow of my hand - and you have scorned me scorned me - oh , go , go ! " She buried her face in her hands and burst Grinwald spoke with significant emphasis , and David started slightly in spite of him self , and turned a shade paler . As for Con- stance , her hand went to her heart , and she sank back into her chair , strangling a cry , but staring with eyes dilated at Grinwald , who was regarding David fixedly . There was silence for the space of a dozen heart - beats , left the house . then David spoke . " Indeed ! " he said , trying to speak quite calmly , but conscious that his voice did not sound natural . " Why do you tell me this ? Go to the police by all means if you have any information . " Grinwald nodded , turned to glance at the white face of Lady Darenth , then his eyes came back again to David's face . " Oh , my information is of the best , " he said , quietly . " I know all that happened at Eynsbury Court during the night of Saturday " I am glad you are here , " said Ruth . have something of importance to tell you . " " It was good of you to take the trouble to come , " quickly responded David , " What has into a storm of tears , murmuring incoherently . happened ? " David , miserable , desperate , stood gazing , feeling bewildered , broken , and helpless ; then , without a word , he took up his hat and CHAPTER X. " Awfully sorry to trouble you , Miss Van- brugh , " apologised Inspector Rooksby , bow- politely , but I won't detain you long . I asked for your father , then for Lady Van- brugh , but find they are both from home , so I thought that you , perhaps , would not object to giving me the information I want . " Buth had been seized with momentary panic when a servant informed her that an last and the early hours of Sunday morning ; official from Scotland Yard was in the library , I know the identity of the man who murdered and begged the favour of a few minutes ' con- Lord Patmore - and so do you , Mr. David versation , but the bearing and appearance of Emerson , and you , Lady Darenth ! Wave I the detective reassured her . Inspector James made myself plain now ? He glanced again from David to Lady Con- Rooksby , of the Criminal Investigation De was partment , as unlike the etance , who had risen to her feet , and was Holmes " type of detective as one could pos Sherlock standing , swaying slightly , trying to speak . sibly imagine . He was a stout . red - faced . I cannot explain here , " said Ruth , ber eyes dropping under David's gaze and a tinge of warm colour appearing in her cheeks . " Where can we go ? " David glanced around , and a sign at one of . the platforms caught his eye . " Greenwich ! " he said . suppestivaly " An excellent Food , admirably adapted to waste of Infanto Air Chap . A. Cameron , C ... is Wa Neave's Food Usafal Booklet Hiate about Babyfree Sample for 3d . postage . Mestion this paper . JOSIAH BNRAVE & CO . Fordingbridge ( To be continued . ) DELICIOUS COFFEE . RED WHITE & BLUE Breakfast & after Dinner . Br SYLVIA A Magyar Yoke Blouse . It is not a little surprising to those who accuse Dame Fashion of fickleness to find how very long time she has remained faithful to the Magyar or kimono type of garment , which even now shows no signs of waning in favour , and all the models of what are known as advance fashions show this effect of line and looseness where the bodice and coats are concerned . For the more youthful members of my readers who may be wanting a new blouse I have elected in No. 1,760 - a pattern which is one of the most popular of the moment , the yoke being cut on Magyar lines , which gives the loose , long - shouldered effect we still prefer to PATTERN No. 1,760 . any other , and at the same time the fulness at the lower portion which it is not possible to at tain with the all - in - one shape . This type of blouse looks charming carried out in silk , satin , crêpe - de - chine , or any softly . woven fabric , either of the plain or brocaded variety , the trimming in the design sketched consisting of a narrow fur at the back of the neck and round the sleeves , though , if you do not quite care for this , you can substitute any other form of trimming you prefer , If you do fur I should sug- like the Rest replacing this by a full ruching of tulle or net just round the back of the neck ,, to give the Medici effect which is slowly coming into favour in this country , though.it was much seen . in Paris nearly two years ago . not In the accompanying diagram I have shown how to arrange the various portions of the pat tern on the material selected - in this case 1 yard of 42 - inch ; but if 22 - inch or 26 - inch be selected the method will be the same . It has to be opened out in order to get the yoke all in one . as this is better cut lengthways of the material . The back may require a tiny piece joined on , as I have indicated by the turned back broken lines . vedges of 42. inch Material lub Edge Front father Sather M Gather Sleeve Back Cub Edge Gather Pught Front DIAGRAM FOR PATTERN No. 1,760 . Selvedge of 42. inch cliaterial If you use 22 - inch or 36 - inch goods it will be better to join pieces on each side , in order to keep the seams of these as far under the arms perfectly even with the line of the selvedge . as possible . Be very careful to keep the centre Mark round very carefully , then join on neatly what may be necessary and press well , having first marked the centre of the back by a tack- thread , then outline the remainder in the same way . Now make the piping - for which the silk to -enclose the cord must be cut on the exact cross then sew this to the yoke edges , being careful not to stretch or pucker them . Next gather the blouse edges , arrange and sew to those of the the yoke , as the notches indicate , regulating gathers evenly ; tack and stitch the arm and side - seams , oversew , cutting and curving . where necessary to make them set well ,, and press carefully . spond with the yoke , which should be cut wide Now pipe the neck and front edges to corre- enough to allow of it being turned in for a hem , sew on the necessary fastenings , also the buttons : hem and press lower edge ; then finish off the sleeves , sew . on the fur round the neck and sleeve edges , and finish off . A Nicely - Fitting . Underskirt . the modish can slim er wear com- slit - skirt , The next sketch - No 1,761 - is inserted for for the tango affair illustrated last week , but the benefit of those who do not altogether care want something which they fortably with which is likely to be worn , so far as present in- dications go , for some time to come.e. , if the newly - introduced trouser affair does not inter- fere with its popularity . The model shown is intended for this , being , as you see from the sketch , cut on closely - fitting lines , and open at the sides to allow freedom of movement . These openings are rounded and hemmed at the lower edges , and the whole finished off with rather wide torchon lace of coarse , firm make , or orochet if preferred , put on quite flat , as is now the mode . A few inches " Look at me ! " exclaimed the leading law . Iyer , warmly . " I never took a drop of medi cine in my life , and I'm as strong as any two of PATTERN No. 1,761 . " Well , that's your patients put together . " nothing , " retorted the physician . " I never above this is a strip of insertion , either laid on went to law in my life , and I'm as rich as any flat , or , which is prettier , with the ' material two dozen of your clients put together . " cut away from underneath , and neatened at The Vicar : Why don't you comb your hair each side . If this is , done , tack and stitch on before coming to school ? " The Boy : " Haven't the insertion evenly at the edges , then cut the got no comb , sir . " The Vicar : " Why don't material underneath along the centre . turn it you use your father's comb ? " The Boy : Father hasn't got no comb , sir . " The Vicar : " Well , how does your father comb his hair , then ? The Boy : Father hasn't got no hair . " He ( desperately ) : “ Tell me the truth . To it my poverty that stands between us ? " She ( sadly ) : " Yes . " He ( with a ray of hope ) : " I admit that I am poor , and so , unfortunately , is my father ; but I have an aged uncle who is very rich and a bachelor . He is an invalid , and cannot long survive . " She ( delightedly ) : " How kind and thoughtful you are ! Will you intro- duce him to me ? " Mr. Sureso has a mind that delights in facts . One evening be laid down the paper , was silent for moment , and then said : " That's odd . " " What is it ? " inquired his wife . " Why , here is a man who says it would take 12,000,000 years to pump the sea dry at the rate of 1,000 gallons second . " Mrs. Sureso sat thinking the matter over . Finally she said : " Why , Henry , where would they put all the water ? 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. As all Chemists IRON - OX TABLETS . CANADIAN PACIFIC The Settler's Railway in Canada reaching all the Chief Agricultural and Commercial Centres from Atlantic to Pacific . MOST DIRECT AND CONVENIENT ROUTE FROM ATLANTIC PORT TO WINNIPEG . WESTERN CANADA AND BRITISH COLUMBIA . EXPRESS TRAINS IN DIRECT CONNECTION WITH CANADIAN PACIFIC ATLANTIC STEAMERS WHICH OPERATE FAST REGULAR SERVICES FROM LIVERPOOL TO CANADA . Unlimited demand for farm hands and domestic servants at good wages all the line of the Canadian Pacific Write for Sailing Bills and Booklets entitled " The Western Provinces of Canada " and " Canada for Women " sent post free on application to CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LONDON : 62-65 , Charing Cross , S.W .: 67-68 , King William Street , E.C. LIVERPOOL : Royal Liver Building , Pierhead . BRISTOL : 18 , St. Augustine's Parade GLASGOW : 120 , St. Vincent Street . BELFAST : 41 , Victoria Street or Local Agents everywhere . back , and hem over the stitches where 12 been sewn on at each edge . The pattern is a two - piece ffair , the sa therefore , coming at each side , and jod the ordinary way , neatened , end pressed . The waist - part is fitted by darts , which shou ! be taken off to a mere nothing at the p whilst the upper edge is turned in and ner ened by tape , which is stitched to it at the edg This should make a hem wide enough for tape to be run through a few inches from cac end of the placket - opening , which is at centre back , and formed by making a wide hen on both sides , folding right over left , and stitch . ing firmly together where they are lapped over . For a flannel petticoat this pattern is an ex . cellent one , and will take 2 to 2 yards of 36 - inch or 42 - inch goods . th HOW TO OBTAIN PATTERNS . Our paper patterns are specially cut for us from designs expressly prepared for this column , and the cost of each complete pattern is 6d . post free . Address all letters , enclosing stamps for patterns , to Sylvia , " Whitefriars House , Carmelite- street , London , EC . Be sure and mention the number of the pattern required when order- ing . Patterns will be despatched within three days of the application being received . PANCAKES ! The best recipe is as follows- Take half - a - pound of flour , one teaspoonful of BORWICK'S BAKING POWDER and a little salt , mix well in a dry state , add one egg and three - quarters of a pint of milk . Fry quickly over a brisk fire and serve immediately . Remember PANCAKE - DAY , Tue. , Feb. 24 . WORDS OF WISDOM . He who can have patience can have what he will . Do not climb the hill before you cross the valley . Nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits . The next worst thing to making an error is to abide by it . Practice makes perfect ; but first one inust practise perfectly . Judge men by the creases in their brains , not by the creases in their trousers . Angry words are fuel to the flame of wrath , and make it blaze the more fiercely . This life is the cradle in which we are pre- pared for the life to come . - JOUBERT . Genuine benevolence is not stationary , but peripatetic . It goeth about doing good . Know that love of thyself doth hurt thee more than anything else in the world . - A KEMPIS . There are no rules for friendship . It must be left to itself . We cannot force it any more than love .. Any life that is worth living for must be struggle , a swimming , not with , but against the stream . the When alone , guard your thoughts ; in family , guard your temper ; in company , guard your words . He who will work aright must not trouble himself about what is ill - done , but only do well himself . - GOETHE The nearer you come into relation with a person the more necessary do taot and courtesy become . - o . W. HOLMES . The life of man consists not in seeing visions and in dreaming dreams , but in active charity " and in willing service . - LONGFELLOW . Sudden and brilliant success is really the effect of long , patient , earnest energy , through many ups and downs . - MARION CRAWFORD . ' I look upon indolence as a sort of suicide ; for the man is efficiently destroyed , though the appetite of the brute may survive . - CHESTERFIELD . Never attempt to bear more than one kind of trouble at once . Some people bear three kinds -all they have had , all they have now , and all they expect to have . Thoughts are very good grain , but if they are not whirled round , round , round , and win nowed and ground in the millstones of talk , they remain little hard , useless kernels , that not a soul can digest . If you have known how to compose your life , you have achieved more than he who has com- posed books . If you have known how to attain repose , you have achieved more than he who has taken cities and subdued empires - MONTATONE WAY FACTS AND FANCIES . WONDERFUL NATURAL BRIDGE . A remarkable natural bridge in the Philip pines , recently discovered by Mr. Paul R. Fan- ning , is described in the . Philippine Journal of Science . Although only about thirty miles south to have been of Manila , it is believed never visited by white men , and it is the first large natural bridge reported in the Philippines . It is on the Lucsuhim stream , a couple of miles . The stream runs through a west of Silang . cañon , and the space beneath the bridge forms a tunnel , about 35ft . broad and some 250ft . long . The floor of the bridge , now about 130ft . above the stream , bears evidence of having once been the bed of the latter . How SOME FLOWERS GOT THEIR NAMES . The fuchsia was called after Leonard Fuchs , a famous German botanist . The magnolia took its name from Pierre Magnol , an eminent writer on botanical subjects . The dahlia was named in honour of Andrew Dahl . a Swedish botanist . Tulip is derived from the Persian word " dulban , " meaning turban . Busbeck , a Ger- man traveller , brought the first bulbs to Europe in the sixteenth century . Lilac is from lilaj , " a Persian word signify . ing flower . The plant was introduced into Europe from Persia in the fifteenth century by a German traveller named Busbeck . Dandelion is from the French " dent de lion , " " lion's tooth , " and in nearly all languages it bears a similar name . The analogy that sug gested this name becomes quite clear when we remember that the lion was the animal symbol of the sun . The yellow dandelion with its golden rays is a miniature representation of the sun , and , through association , its rays are identical with the lion's teeth . The flower - de - luce , one of the names of the iris . is by some said to be derived from " fleur de Louis , " because it was assumed as his device by Louis VII of France . Some think it took its name from the River Lis , which separates France and Artois from Flanders , and on whose banks it grows in profusion . It is often spelt fleur - de - lys ( or lis ) , which gives some colour to this theory . " AS SHE IS SPOKE . " The following is an extract from an essay written by a Chinese student and reproduced by the National Review ( China ) : " Shanghai is the most flourishing city of Kiangsu , and it is an the Hwangou River , at the gate of the Yangtze Valley . It was a treaty port developed by the English for the benefit of opium traffic more than seventy years ago . The customs of Shanghai is vanity and the peoples are very finical , therefore the young men are not due to stay there for it has many evils to attract them . Shanghai is a happy place and also is a sorry place . Though it is a region of our own coun try . our Government cannot extend supremacy over it and foment the reciprocation . or claim the Customs receipts . It gives the regnancy to foreigners . I wish all my dear brothers to stimulate themselves and to recap- ture the supremacy at some future time . " QUEER ROWING COSTUMES . English rowing men a century ago wore cos- tumes far different from what they wear now . In 1805 it was the correct thing to wear a green leather catskin cap , with a jacket and trousers of nankeen . In the first University , race at Henley , in 1829 , Oxford won wearing blue checks , while Cambridge was in white - and - pink waistcoats . Broad - brimmed heavy straw hats came in a little later . caravan was AN ARAB LEGEND . There was once a rich merchant who travelling with a of goods oyer desert country . Night was coming on , ind brigands abounded , so he was in great haste , wishing to reach his destination before the light of day failed . But as he hurried his weary ani . mala on , he saw a boy sitting by the roadside . " What is the matter ? " said the merchant . " I have a thorn in my foot , " answered the young pilgrim , " and can go no further . " Then the merchant , forgetting the danger , stopped and extracted the thorn from the wounded foot , and gave the boy a piece of gold . Years we it on , and the merchant found him- self in Paradise . " Why do I have so many roses ? " he asked of an angel , " when others more deserving have so few ? " " Because , " said the angel , " the thorn from that little pilgrim's foot grew and grew until it became a rose tree , and the roses . are yours , for one good deed done on earth is returned mani- fold in Paradise . " Dearance . TREELESS ISLANDS . There are no trees in the Falkland Islands ; consequently the country presenta à bleak ap- In the autumn the long grass , turn- ing somewhat greyish , imparts . a disagreeable and monotonous aspect to the hillside . On the return of spring the ranchers used to have a glorious time of it in literally setting the camp on fire , says the Rev. A. Mackintosh in Cham- bera's Journal . This was done by simply strik- ing a match on the saddle - pommel and casting it into the midst of the withered grass . coaxing was needed , as the material withered and dry as tinder . Presently the mountain - side would be fringed with one long line of raging Bames and curling smoke . Thus was the pasture , renewed . Although no grow in these islands , there , is ample evidence of the land having once been thickly wooded . No was trees I honour that man whose ambition it is , not to win laurels in the State or the army , not to be a jurist or a naturalist , not to be a poet or a commander , but to be a master of living well , and to administer the offices of master and ser vant , of husband , father , and friend . - B . w . Printing at lowest cost for reliable work at EMERSON . It has been said that courtesy is to the daily intercourse of life what fragrance is to a flower . It ought to be just as steady , as unconscious , as gently persuasive as that - and it is just as cer- tain to be noticed and appreciated as the rich perfume of a Jacqueminot or the delicious scent of a lilv . PRINTING . All classes of commercial the Gazette Office . - Advt . Printed and Published for the Ross GAZETTE LIMITED , by GODFREY M. MORTON , t their Offices , High - street and Church- street , Ross , in the County of Hereford . THURSDAY , FEBRUARY 19 , 1914 . BENJAMIN'S PECTORINE , The Unrivalled Cough Cure , Is sold only by J. Benjamin , Cash Chemist Bottles , 9 d . and 1/4 VOL . XLVIII . No. 2 SALES BY AUCTION . COOPER AND PREECE , STOOK SALESMEN AND GENERAE AUCTIONEERS . PROBATE , ESTATE , & HOTEL VALUERS . [ ESTABLISHED VER 70 YEARS . ] GENERAL INSURANCE AND SHIPPING AGENTS . TIMBER SURVEYORS , PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS . ESTATES MANAGED ; RENTS , TITHES , AND DEBTS COLLECTED . Bailiffs ( by appointment ) under the Agricul- tural Holdings Act . Mr. Cooper , F.A.I. , is s County Valuer under the Finance Act . AGENTS FOR THE County Fire Office ( Limited ) , Provident Life , Railway Passengers , General Assurance Co. , Commercial Union , Scottish Insurance Co. , Guardian Plate Glass , Hailstorm ; & c . FURNITURE WAREHOUSED , ADVANCES MADE on Sales , if required . Mortgages Negotiated . ALBION CHAMBERS , MARKET PLACE , ROSS SALE FIXTURES This Day . Sale of Cows and Calves , and other Store Cattle , in Ross Stock Market , at 11 a.m. ( by request ) ; Fat Cattle at 11.45 . March 12. - Ross Stock Market . March 17 and 18. - Furniture , & c . , Pencraig Court . See advt . March . Freehold Property in Ross . near March 27. - Furniture at Hillsborough . See advt . Shortly . - Important landed Properties Ross . Further Appointments respectfully solicited . SALE THIS DAY . ROSS STOCK MARKET . THURSDAY , the 26th FEBRUARY , 1914 . MERS COOPER and PREECE will BELL by AUCTION , in the above Market , a large Consignment of FAT & STORE CATTLE , CALVES SHEEP , and PIGS . Commencing with the Pigs at 10.30 sharp ; Fat Cattle at 11.45 . PENCRAIG COURT , GOODRICH . 17th and 18th ) CATALOGUES of this important MARCH . Sale of Farniture , Pianos ( by Broadwood and Collard and Collard ) , Green- house Plants , Carriages , Harness , and Effects ( 900 lots ) , the property of R. Spelman Marriott , Esq . , are in hand . - Fuller particu- lars in posters and advertisements next week . -COOPER & PREECE , Auctioneers . + HILLSBOROUGH , ROSS . 27th MARCH . - Mesars . COOPER & PREECE are favoured with instructions from the Repre- sentatives of the late James Barnwell , Esq . , to catalogue , and sell the whole of the valuable Furnishings and Appointments on the above- named date . - Farther particulars in future advertisements and posters . A NEAT RUSTIC COUNTRY COT- TAGE and over an acre of LAND , some FRUIT TREES FOR SALE . Price surprisingly low . Apply to CooPER and PREECE , ROBB . rent . ANDRINGHAM VILLA , Ross ( re- Neporated throughout ) , TO LET , at a low СВА RADOC VILLA , Gloucester - road TO LET . Three sitting - rooms , conserva tory , seven bedrooma ; bath ( h . and o . ) ; laundry Excellent walled garden , with tennis court Immediate possession . Near Golf Links , and close to Town and Station . - Apply , COOPER and PREECE , ROBS . То 10 LET , Raleigh House , and Landseer House , Station - street . Particulars of COOPER and PREECE , ROSS . NO LET , COTTAGE in Edde - Cross- Street : Apply to CooPER and PREECE , ROBS . UNFURNISHED TO LET several HOUSES in Ross and District . Repte ranging from £ 16 to £ 100 ; also a number of FURNISHED HOUSES for Summer Months . -Apply , CoоPER and PREECE , Estate Agents , Ross . SHEEP & CALVES . Important to Farmers ) BEWARE OF HUSK AND SCOUR . DRENCH WITH NEVER - FAILING LAMBLIN . 8/6 per gallon . Three gallons , 22/0 LAMTABS . 200 Tablets , 1/6 ( by post 1/8 ) . THESE REMEDIES HAVE PROVED THE MOST SUCCESSFU .EVER INTRODUCED . BOLE MANUFACTURER- JOHN FROST AGRICULTURAL CHEMIST MONMOUT |