Ross Gazette 12th February 1914 - Page 3
Ross Gazette 12th February 1914 - Page 3
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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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THURSDAY , FEBRUARY 12th , 1914 . LOCAL NEWS . Genuine Reductions in High - class Boots and Shoes at HATTON BROS . and Co .. Stock must be cleared to make room for New Sea- son's Goods . - Advt . WESTON - UNDER - PENYARD . - A dance will be held in the Schools on Friday , Feb. 20th , 8 to 12. Admission : Parishioners 1s , non- parishioners 1s . 6d .; refreshments provided . FOR CYCLE REPAIRS go to FRANK HILL AND Co. , 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 . PURE HOME - MADE BREAD delivered daily to all parts of the town . E. H. SOLES , 17 , Gloucester - road , Ross . - Advt . Ross COTTAGE HOSPITAL . - The Hospital Committee are greatly indebted to the pro- moters of the Invitation Fancy Dress Ball . held at the Royal Hotel , for the sum of £ 8 6s . 3d . , being the proceeds after paying expenses . POINT - TO - POINT RACES . Special attention is called to the meeting of the South Herefordshire and Ross Point - to - Point Steeplechase supporters at the Swan Hotel , Ross , on Thursday next , February 12th , at 5 o'clock sharp . CRUELTY TO CHILDREN .--- The Hereford and County Branch of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has during the quarter ended 31st December , 1913 , inquired into 45 complaints of neglect , ill - treatment , and other wrongs of childhood , of which 40 were found to be true , affecting 106 children and 55 offenders , Action was taken as follows : -33 cases were warned , two were prosecuted ( convicted , two ; dis charged , nil ) , and five were otherwise dealt with . The Society's Inspector made 200 visits of supervision . 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 . address . Ross Council Schools . MANAGERS MEETING . THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF MANAGERS . The ordinary monthly meeting of the Managers of the above schools was held at Bank Offices , Ross , on Monday afternoon , when Mr. F. S. Collins ( Chairman ) presided . Others present were Mrs. Watson , the Rev. R. T. A. Money - Kyrle , Rev. J. Angus , Rev. W. A. Powicke , Rev. W. J. Kettle , Mr. J. Meredith , Mr. H. Llewellyn , Mr. H. T. Blake , Mr. F. W. Wintle , with Mr. George B. Kemp ( correspondent ) , and Mr. F. Bolton ( school attendance officer ) . The absence of Mrs. Evan Thomas was apologised for . THE DUTIES OF THE MANAGERS . The CHAIRMAN said before they entered upon their business of that day , he should like to extend a very hearty welcome to their friend , Mr. Kettle ( hear , hear ) . He also thought it would be a favourable oppor- tunity to refer to the duties and powers which they now assumed as Managers . There certainly seemed to be some misconception of what were the rights and duties of the Managers . Such being the case , he begged to call their attention to certain facts . The Managers were appointed under the Educa- tion Act of 1902 , but the extensive powers which were given to what , before that Act came into force , were termed the Old School Boards , no longer existed . The powers of the old School Boards , by section five of that Act . were transferred to the local Education Authority , which now was the Herefordshire County Education Committee . Then if they looked at another section of that Act , they would find set out what their duties were as Managers . The word " Manager " merely a term , but nevertheless their powers and duties were clearly set forth in the schedule that their powers were entirely limited in scope , and as to what the local Education Authority allowed them to do . They really had to manage the schools with the material which was provided by the local Authority . They also , as the schedule set forth , had " to deal with such matters re- lating to the management of the schools , an ] subject to such conditions and restrictions as the local Education Authority determin- ed . " He hoped , therefore , that the mis- conception that had existed as to what their rights and duties were as Managers would now be cleared up . The extensive powers they used to have as the old School Board had been taken from them . was THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , FEBRUARY 12 , 1914 . A BARGAIN 11 h.p. Humber Car . Late 1913 Model . stration purposes . It is a most luxurious and comfortable Car . Tax only £ 3 3s . Consumption of petrol and oil very low . Light on tyres . The most economical Car you could wish for . Why buy a cheap American Car ? taught to drive and look after the Car . We are offering this Car complete , as illustrated , for Been used by us for demon- £ 220 . Purchaser TRIAL BUN BY APPOINTMENT . BUTCHER & CASSON ( LIMITED ) , AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERS , ROSS . The CHAIRMAN then explained that he received a letter from Mr. Wiltshire with regard to the appointment of teachers , and when he received it he went to show it to Mr. Blake , and he said he did not care to see it . Mr. BLAKE said there was no need , for of these appointments . The CHAIRMAN said he trusted that whatever was the result of this discussion , they would all unite in the interests of the children of Ross , and so keep their schools open , and see that the instruction should be the best they could possibly give . Mr. LLEWELLY said they as Managers the ministers of the town when they left , which showed that they wanted to act fairly with one another . Men's Own Brotherhood . Ross County Court . This Court was held at the Townhall on Saturday , when all the undefended cases were dealt with by the Registrar , Mr. J. B. Evans . Owing to the length of some of the cases , it was decided to adjourn the case , Messrs . Watkins , and Cox v . Mr. A. J. Judge Hill - Kelly , who was away from home , Knight , until the next Court . His Honour , did not attend , and his place was taken by His Honour Judge Poyser . Before His Honour Judge POYSER . JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF . Mr. William Hunter Gandy , schoolmaster , of Bridgwater , Somerset , v . Messrs . Hatton Bros. and Co. , bootmakers , Ross . This was NOW THE READY ! " ROSS GAZETTE " YEAR BOOK , 1914 . Price TWOPENCE . OBEW LOST . ADDRESS BY OANON BANNISTER . The usual weekly meeting of the Ross Men's Own Brotherhood was held at the Townhall on Bunday afternoon , when Mr. James Kelly pre- aided over a large attendance . The address was delivered by Canon Bannister , of Hereford , The OHAIRMAN said he was very glad to be present . It was not the first time he had been there , and he considered it very good thing that men of all shades of thought could asserable and unite in the bond of Christian fellowship , which they now recognised as the fundamental prin- ciples of the real brotherhood of man . One of the greatest diffionities of the present day was not the Botual hostility to religion , but the indiffer ence to it . It was the duty of every man , no an action for the return of Loney and Press Association Telegrams . matter what his orsed , to do the best he could to damages to the extent of £ 12 7s . 11d . , of put into practice those three kinds of courage - which sum £ 7 7s . 11d . was paid into Court The physical , moral , and spiritual courage which by the defendants . would lead to the betterment of their fallowmen . Mr. W. Thorpe appeared for the plaintiffs , Canon BANNISTER aid he was glad to be and Mr. C. C. Kelly was for the defendant . able to accept the offer of their Becretary , and to After a long legal argument between the be able to come and address them as that meeting . solicitors and his Honour , judgment was He thought it well , and he fell he was quite right given for the plaintiff for the sum of £ 7 in so doing , in chosing for his subject , matter 78. 11d . , the sum paid into Court , with costs which might seem to some a secular subject , be- up to the time it was paid into Court , but cause he thought they did make a mistake in no costs after . costs after . NONSUITED . their church life in drawing too deep and strong a line between things secular and things religions , Alfred George Morris , a youth , of Gats- and that he thought was the explanation of the ford Pitch , near Ross , sued Fred Rodwell , Indifference of the people whigh their Chairman mason's labourer , Old , Gloucester - road , for deplored . They did not a Christiane enter 11s . 7d . , the cost of the damage to his bicycle sumiciently into touch with the daily lives of the through defendant running into him . people , for more and more the call upon the Plaintiff said he was riding his bicycle on ohurches was that the should get into tonoh with Kis right side very slowly , as he was going the daily lives of the people ( hear , hear ) . There up hill at the time when the defendant ran was , whether it was church or chapel religion , into him , knocking him off , damaging his deep in the hearts of the people to - day an machine , and cutting his hand . earnest feeling of religion . Let them look to Defendant denied the statement , and said their Labour Members in Parliament . They the plaintiff was on his wrong side , and came Alfred Jones said he saw the marks of the His Honour said the action would be non- suited , and he should give no costs to either APPLICATIONS UNDER WORKMEN'S were all of them very hard - working in politi - into him . cal matters , and yet nearly all of them were local preachers in their chapels , not one of bicycles on the road . and he should say that them , he was sorry to say , was a churchman . the plaintiff was on his right side . Were they as Christians doing their duty to their country ? Were they endeavouring to off the pedals off somebody's bicycle ; he Harold Jordan said he picked up the block bring religion more into touch with their could not say whose . national life ? Some people thought that Imperialism - meant pride in their Empire , and pride in their Dominions . He thought side . that idea was based upon the wrong lines . If Imperialism meant a keener and deeper sense of their responsibilities of their duty , their religious duty to the Empire , then he thought there would be a great deal of good in it . In his further remarks the speaker dealt with the present day idea of patriotism , the introduction of the factory system , which was , he said , the cause of a great deal of the unrest of the present day . But he was thankful he lived in the present age , and he considered it the duty of the churches to unite more , and that they should not rest satisfied with the present state of things . HEREFORDSHIRE ASSIZES . COMPENSATION ACT . Mr. C. C. Kelly , solicitor , of Messrs . Kelly and Son Ross , made application under the Workmen's Compensation Act for a diminu- tion of payment in respect of the amount being paid to Thomas Colwell , labourer , Upton Bishop , who lost his left arm while working for the late Mr. Smith , of Upton Bishop . Lloyd's Portaferring message says that the ketch Loch Long foundered on Strangford Bay last evening , and the crew of three were drowned . THE INVALIDED PEERS . Lord Minto's conditition remains unchanged , and Lord Roseberry is going on very well . THE GALE . Owing to the terrific gale the White Star liner " Olympic " did not land passengers and specie at Plymouth this morning , and proceeded for Cherbourg and Southampton . THE CARLISLE TRAGEDY . No farther developments reported to - day concerning the finding of the headless body of Miss Florence Smith in the river at Carlisle . LONDON CORN MARKET . Wednesday morning . quiet ; barley dull ; oats steady ana lid . dearer ; Wheat steady , unchanged ; flour steady , but maize quiet and unaltered Arrivals : -British : Wheat , 560 ; barley , 1,140 ; oats , 1,230 . Foreign : Wheat , 20,050 ; barley , 430 ; oats , 1,422 maize 3,700 ; beans , 13.330 ; pens , 360 quarters ; flour , 18,163 sacks . FOXHALL STOCK SLAE . TUESDAY , FEBRUARY 3rd . History very frequently repeats itself in unmistakable form , for just 62 years ago , almost to the day , an important stock sale was held on the same ground . We were not fortunate enough to meet any one who was present on that occasion , doubtless some few are still alive . The family of Marfell has since that date been occupiers of the farm . Foxhall is one of the farms sold by Lord was paid for total disablements Before the Ashburton some years ago , and was acquired accident , the man's wages were 17s . per with other portion of the Ashburton Estate week , and he understood that Colwell was by Mr. H. J. Marshall of Gayton Hall , and now working for Mr. Lane , and was earning its almost unique record of a 62 years tenancy a weekly wage of 88. or more per week . cannot be other than encouraging to Mr. A. Thomas Colwell , who was represented by Gwilliam , the incoming tenant . The high esteem in which Mr. W. H. Mar- Mr. Kelly stated that Colwell was being paid 8s . 6d . per week in respect cf an acci- dent which happened in 1909. That money LOCAL TRADERS AND INSURANCE . - At the Townhall on Tuesday evening , a regrettably small number of members of the Ross Trad- ers ' Association listened to a most instructive and highly interesting address on the many Mr. BLAKE said he should like to know intricate questions involved in the ordinary what their powers really were ? The CHAIRMAN again quoted from the insurance policy . The subject was most ably dealt with by an expert from Bristol , and a schedule , and pointed out that they would general discussion ensued at the close of the have to deal with such matters relating to Numerous questions were replied the management of the schools subject to to , and a very profitable time was spent by such conditions and restrictions as the local those present . Education Authority determined , " and what- of the Ross Pierrot Troupe is still spreading . their duty to see that such orders were car the Education Committee had relieved them had always recommended the successors to Monday at Hereford , before Mr. Justice Mr. Thorpe , said he was 50 years of age , and PIERROTS AT BODENHAM . - The popularity ever that committee authorised , it would be On Tuesday last they gave a concert in the ried out . The Rev. POWICKE : But why should Bodenham Schools , in aid of the funds of the Herefordshire General Hospital . The Vicar , they withdraw our powers without giving us the Rev. Worsey , expressed his thanks to the Pierrots for their very excellent and humorous entertainment , and said that was the finest concert they had had in Bodenham for several years . - The Pierrots will give a concert in the Corn Exchange on February the concert will undoubtedly prove a great 21th . Seats should be tooked at once , as attraction . FIRST CATCH OF SALMON . - Salmon fishing in the Wye has now become of wide in- terest , and from all quarters the reports appear to be most favourable . At Symond's Yat during the past week end , three fish were landed , two by Mr. Faulkner , weighing 20lbs . and 21lbs . respectively ; an one by Mr. Townsend , of London , weighing 22lbs . Mr. Beeston quite recently had a fine catch of perch , 13 in number , the largest weighing 21hs . A pike weighing 26lbs . was landed by Mr. Blackwell in Ross club water , and Mr. A. West caught a chub weighing 5 lbs . FURNITURE SALE . - On Tuesday last , Messrs . Dampier , Footitt , and Bennett , auctioneers ; etc .. of this town , conducted a highly suc- cessful sale of household furniture and effects under instructions from the executors of the late Mr. G. Lock . Small mahogany table realised £ 2 3s .; two small painted candle- sticks , 9s .; pair brass candlesticks , £ 1 ; set six antique jugs , £ 3 5s . 6d . ; small square oak table , £ 1 4s . oak bureau , £ 2 12s . 6d .; nag mare , £ 24 . There was a large company of dealers and others present , and every lot changed hands at most satisfactory prices . HATTON BROS . and Co.'s Monster Clearance Sale of Boots and Shoes commences this day ( Thursday ) .- Advt . KYRLE PICTURE PALACE . - Some excellent pictures are being shown at the Kyrle Picture Palace this week . The feature fiam for the first part of the week's programme was " Oliver Twist , ' adapted from Charles Dickens ' great novel , and was certainly a very fine production . The feature film for the remainder of this week is " Jess . " which is nother exceptionally good film . The pro- prietor has now made fresh arrangements regarding the supply of the pictures , and the change of the agency is responsible for the better films he now obtains . The variety turn for next week is also a very special at- traction , The Royal Bernards , " who have three times appeared before Royalty . Par- ticulars of their performances will be seen in our advertisement columns . t 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 . - Advt . FOR EXCELLENCE AND LIGHTNESS THE ROM- FORD NOURISHING STOUT is unequalled . It is easily digested , and is in all ways by far the most suitable for invalids , and its low price brngs it within the reach of all . Pints , 2s . 6d . per dozen . - W . J. SADLER and SON . road - street , are the agents for Ross . - Advt . ROYAL AGRICULTURAL BENEVO- LENT INSTITUTION . notice ? The CHAIRMAN said these were absolute . ly abnormal times , and this applied not only to the schools at Ross , but all over the country , and it was thought that the schools could be dealt with better by the Education Authority , and so not entrust this body with all the powers they otherwise would have had . He might say that they as Managers never had the right , under . the Act . to ap- point teachers . The Education Committee had allowed them to suggest them . At the present time the committee were unable to allow them to do that , but he did not think they need go into that now . The Rev. POWICKE considered it was lowering the dignity of that board . The CHAIRMAN thought not , if they were thoroughly acquainted with their rights and duties . The Rev. POWICKE aid they as Mana- gers gave their services , and surely they had the right to be treated with a certain amount of respect and courtesy . The CHAIRMAN said they could rest assured that they would always he treated with the greatest courtesy , for the Education Authority was presided over by one of the most courteous gentlemen in England in Colonel Decie , and then they had a most courteous secretary in Mr. Wiltshire . The Rev. POWICKE id he wrote to Mr. Wiltshire asking for particulars of their duties , and included a stamped addressed en- velope , and he had not the courtesy to reply . The CHAIRMAN : Pardon me . He may not have received that letter . I should fancy he has not .. I have had several dis- cussions with him in reference tothis matter- Mr. MEREDITH said it resolved itself into this . It could be put in a nutshell , which was that they merely administered the policy laid down by the Education Authority . That , he understood , had always been his position as a Manager . The Rev. MONEY - KYRLE : That is to say we are the agents of the County Authority to carry out their orders . Mr. LLEWELLYN said he took it that in future they will receive the application of teachers and still recommend . The CHAIRMAN : When the normal cir- cumstances exist again . The Rev. MONEY - KYRLE said he thought that the suggestion of Mr. Powicke was quite right , and it would have been more courteous on the committee's part if they had just let the Managers know of this . The Herefordshire Assizes were held on Scrutton . By a majority the Grand Jury decided in months . His wages were 9s . per week , but number of buyers from far and near to give had worked for Mr. Lane for about 18 fell is held doubtlessly attracted a large favour of retaining the grand jury system . not regular , as some days he was unable to him a good " send off . " The catalogue was go to work . His average wage would be 6s . an attractive one , the sheep ( Oxford Downs ) , per week . His arm stump pained him cattle , and horses being especially good . The . sometimes , which stopped him from work . sheep were speedily disposed of at good prices If he lost his present job , he would not easily to ready buyers . The ewes , with lambs at get another .. foot , realised 75s .; other ewes in yean vary- After hearing the evidence of Mr. Lane ing between 63s . 6d . and 66s . 6d . per head . and Dr. Campbell , His Honour made an The tegs , a pretty even lot , and the fat order for reduced payment of 6s . per week ewes sold at 66s . 6d . to 43s . 6d . , averaging by consent , and until further notice . about 58. a piece ; yearling rams 51s . to Mrs. Alice Mabel Holmes , widow , of Wes- 62s . 6d . each , and a two - year - old ram selling THE ROSS THEFT . A case from Ross aroused considerable in- terest . The prisoners were Ernest William Lydford , an errand boy , and his parents , Charles William Lydford and Harriet Amelia Lydford . The lad was charged with stealing a wallet containing a cheque for £ 2 11s and two postal orders of the value of 24s . , while the parents were charged with receiving the property . Mr. MEREDITH said he should like to ask whether as it had been circulated in the town and district , and in fact throughout the county - that the Managers of the Ross Council Schools had joined the teachers in the strike . That was a matter which wanted He had been asked whether clearing up . the Managers had struck , and was told that The CHAIRMAN said this was not done it would not take long to fill their places . until certain advertisements were sent to the The CHAIRMAN : I am afraid you are school papers , which refused to insert them . going beyond the mere asking of a question . The Rev. POWICKE said that some testi- Mr. MEREDITH said that in the House of monials of teachers , he understood , were Commons they were always . allowed to ex- passed round , but he never saw them . plain the reason why they asked the ques- The CHAIRMAN then explained that a tion . It had been circulated that the letter was sent to him that the Education Managers had struck . He was glad to see in Committee had decided for the present to spite of that that nearly all the Managers leave the appointments to Mr. Wiltshire , were present to carry out the work . and Mr. Wiltshire sent him the names of two The Rev. MONEY - KYRLE : That is the thing to do with the two people who , having cant , who said that she had one daughter . proposed teachers . Mr. Meredith happened answer to your question . to be in the office at the time . The letter . and testimonials were shown to Mrs. Watson and Mr. Wintle , and the same evening they were sent to Mr. Llewellyn with a request to circulate them to the other Members of the Board . The Rev. POWICKE : I don't think he did that . Mr. LLEWELLYN : I took them back to Mr. Collins . I was not going to act as post- man . Mr. BLAKE : That is a nice thing to say . The CHAIRMAN : What more could I do ? Mr. MEREDITH said it would have been much better if the Education Coin nittee had kept the names of these ladies secret , and not allowed them to have been published . and so shot at like Femians by the enemy from behind the hedge . A MANAGER : Then you wanted these testimonials to only go to a few , and not all round to the Managers ( laughter ) . The jury returned a verdict of “ Guilty " ton - under - Penyard , Ross , made application at 90s . The horn stock followed on , and a against both prisoners . for the investment and allotment of the grand lot they were . Fat bullocks were His Lordship , addressing the adult pris- £ 255 which had been paid into Court in re- knocked down at £ 25 10s . Od . , £ 25 15s . Od . , oners , said he expected one of them - prospect of the death of her husband , Cornelius £ 26 10s . , Od . , £ 25 15s . Od . , £ 22 15s . Od . , bably the woman had yielded to a sudden W. Holmes , this sum having been trans- £ 25 5s . Od . , £ 24 10s . Od . , and so forth . temptation in this instance , and he had , ferred from the County Court at Alton to They averaged £ 23 18s . 6d . each . The fresh therefore , to consider what was the best Ross . cattle were sold in twos and threes , viz . , a Mr. C. C. Kelly appeared for the appli- pair £ 40 , £ 38 10s . Od . , and £ 34 . The horses . never in their lives done anything wrong , an upstanding and powerful lot , next passed His Honour made an order for £ 100 to be under the hammer at £ 34 10s . Od . , £ 33 . £ 55 , The CHAIRMAN : The report was abso- vielded to a sudden temptation . He did not lutely incorrect . There is nothing approach - like sending first offenders to prison because allotted to the daughter , and the £ 155 for £ 56 10s . Od . , £ 33 , £ 27 , and £ 23 . Mr. Sidney prison sometimes tended to a life of crime . the widow ; that £ 15 should be paid out for Harvey fairly cleared the course , ing a strike . He , therefore , bound them over in the sum immediate use , and that there should be a bought the lot , several changing hands ere of £ 5 each ; to be of good behaviour for 12 weekly payment of 12s . as long as the money the sale was over . A promising young colt months , and expressed the hope that they lasted . would make good use of the chance he was of the cha giving them . as he fell to Mr. W. H. Wigmore's bid of £ 20 . The remaining implements followed : Horse SERVANT GIRL'S SEDUCTION AT works £ 7 , cider mil land press £ 10 , hay trus- UPTON BISHOP . DAMAGES AGAINST A YOUNG FARMER . An action arising out of an incident which ser £ 17 10s . Od . , engine and thresher £ 15 10s . Od . , cart £ 5 12s . 6d . waggons £ 14 5s . drill £ 15 5s . Od . , distributor £ 9 5s . Od . Od . and £ 10 15s . Od . and £ 8 , hinder £ 11 , There were several hundreds of iron four and five - bar hurdles , locally made , not a broken one in the lot . Three lots only sold at 2s . 9d . each , two 28. 10d . , and the re- mainder 2s . 11d . and 3s . The Rev. POWICKE : There cannot be a strike of a voluntary body . The CHAIRMAN was understood to say that there was in one of the hospitals . THE INFANTS AND GIRLS SCHOOLS . The CHAIRMAN said he had certain in- With regard to the boy , His Lordship said formation with regard to the infants depart there was some difficulty in dealing with him ment , he did not think it would be a wise by reason of the Children's Act . However , to convey that information at present . They he would sentence him to two months ' de- would perhaps appreciate the fact that the tention in a home and twelve strokes with lady who arrived on the previous evening to the birch rod , the whipping to be held over occurred in June , 1912 , between a farmer's take charge of the girls school , had already until the Court of Criminal Appeal had con- son and a domestic servant at Upton Bishop , received a letter from a prominent member sidered if he had the power to order it . He during the absence of the farmer's wife from of the National Union of Teachers , of course stated that several judges of assizes had home , was heard before the Hon . Sir Thomas in the hope of her giving up her post ( Mr. found difficulty in this matter , and by get- E. Scrutton , in the civil court at the Here- The most exciting and amusing part of the MEREDITH : Shame ! Disgraceful ) . He was ting the Court of Criminal Appeal to con- fordshire Winter Assizes on Tuesday . sale was at the fag - end , in the disposal of glad to say that she promptly returned the sider it they would have some general rule The action was brought by Charles Phelps , the cider , for it was , very luscious , palatable , letter to the gentleman who had written it laid down . labourer of Hom Green , near Ross , against and strong , and a considerable crush to catch ( hear , hear ) . HOUSE BREAKING . Eustace Felix Smith ( by Annie Martha " first taste " of each sample , the result . Smith , his guardian ad litem ) and was a being that the whole of the Tots were sold , claim for £ 250 damages and £ 40 special casks and cider together , at satisfactory damages , alleged to have been suffered by prices . the seduction of his dughter , Louisa Phelps , Mr. Hitchings , of the Lord Wellington , who was at the time in the service of defen- creditably catered the luncheon , which , after being partaken of and a couple of compli- The special damages of £ 40 were made up mentary speeches made , the sale proceeded as follows : -Loss of services from November under the auspices of Messrs . Cooper and 10th , 1912 , to April 21st , 1913 , estimated at Preece , of Ross . By 5.30 the sheep pens and £ 30 nursing and medical attendance £ 10 . fold - yards were and practically emptied , seduction was admitted . At the outset it was admitted that the much of the stock on its way to Hereford Fair on the following day . Mr. MEREDITH : You applied the wrong name to him , Mr. Chairman . You called him a gentleman . The Board then went into committee . and incorrect " of GOODS TRAINS IN COLLISION . PASSENGER TRAFFIC DELAY . 23rd . THEFTS FROM TREAGO . Piper , a butler , pleaded guilty to stealing Donald Stuart , alias Bertrand Edward various articles belonging to Major Dizon , THE ORCOP NIGHT POACHING CHARGE . dant's mother . Mr. J. Lort Williams ( instructed . by Mr. Lionel Lane ) represented the plaintiff , and RAMBLING REFLECTIONS . the Hon . R. W. Coventry ( instructed by Mr. W. Thorpe , Ross ) defended . Evidence was given at length by both Thank goodness the world does not con- sist of streets , and that it is more than & The jury , after a brief retirement , found few miles square , it is vast and full of varied that the girl had a right to go home every and wild delights ; rocks , pools , and streams , other Sunday , whether her mistress consented fresh air , running things and things that or not , and they assessed the damages for fly , strange animals and strange people , great plaintiff at £ 50 . sides . The Rev. KETTLE said it seemed to him that this discussion was largely circling Richard Smith , an elderly farm labourer , round his new appointment . He did not was sentenced to 21 months hard labour for know how this appointment was brought breaking and entering a dwelling - house at about ; in fact , he thought it was made be- Leinthall Starkes on the night of January fore his arrival . He expected to hear some- The ordinary business having concluded , The CHAIRMAN said that was so , and thing about it , but he did not until a week The Judge said prisoner had been convict- they , as Managers , had to manage the or so ago , and last week he had notice of the question of whether the Press represen - ed nine times for burglary , and had served schools with the material supplied by the this meeting . Now he had certain informa - tative ahuold remain to take a report of the 84 years in prison . Local Education Authority . But at the pre- tion regarding his duties as a member of this committee's procedings , " to prevent garbled sent time , when really it was almost a case Board . He could not say that it was a very work being published , was brought forward of bringing in martial law , they could not high position that he occupied , and he cer- expect to have powers they otherwise would tainly did not feel very dignified , and as - re- by the Chairman . The representative was have , but which would , when peace was pro - garded the education in the county , he was given an opportunityof making a statement of Treago . claimed , be restored to them . afraid it had not a very good reputation respecting the remarks of some of the mana Prisoner , it was stated , obtained the Mr. BLAKE said all he wished to have was ( hear , hear ) . But at the same time any - gers . He stated how he obtained his in - situation by means of a fraudulent letter , their position clearly and definitely defined . thing he could do to improve the education formation , and further made a protest con- and was under notice to leave . He took it that up to three weeks ago the of the boys and girls in the schools there , he cerning his threatened arrest , and informed Sentence of four months ' hard labour was Managers had power to appoint teachers , would be most willing to do ( hear , hear ) . the managers that he objected to a bye - law passed : subject to the approval of the County Educa- The CHAIRMAN said with regard to the being read over to him by the school corres- tion Committee . They , as Managers , received remark of Mr. Kettle , that he only heard of pondent , which bye - law insinuated the use of the testimonials of the teachers applying . this a few days ago , he should like to ask " profane , vulgar , and abusive language . " Henry White , 89 , farm bailiff , Frederick and then interviewed the selected candidate , him when he received the letter from their and finally they had sent their recommenda- very courteous secretary , Mr. Wiltshire , as open spaces , mountains , and the sea . More- Davies , 84 , blacksmith , and Jeremiah Cas- Judgment was given accordingly , but a over , there are miraculous ways of getting tions to the County Committee for their to whether he was prepared to act ? tree , 54 , labourer , were indicted on charges stay of execution was granted for 10 days , about it , and this " getting about " is our sanction . Those powers , it appeared , had The Rev. KETTLE said he received a let- of night poaching on land occupied by John when , if an appeal was lodged , there would business in life , we provide people with the Williams and James Meadmore , Orcop , and be a further stay of execution . heen taken from the Managers of the Ross ter from Hereford two cr three days before means of getting about , only last week we Schools at the present time , and they have the last meeting of this Board . That was pleaded not guilty . White and Castree were provided two shrewd , far - seeing men with been taken from the Managers during the the first intimation he received . He had On Monday afternoon a collision occurred further charged with common assault . last three weeks , or rather he was informed been told by Mr. Meredith , who was on his between two goods trains at Mitcheldean- After hearing the evidence of the wit- new Humberette's , the new 1914 water- cooled models at £ 135 apiece . Several so . He wanted to be as loval to the Educa- way to the meeting , that he had been ap- road , with the result that five waggons nesses , the Judge pointed out that there was ladies and gentlemen we provided with new tion Committee as anyone else , and he want - pointed , and that he ( Mr. Meredith ) took it were , derailed , damage done to the rolling considerable conflict of evidence on some Kyrle bicycles they were wise , discriminat- The annual election of pensioners will take ed to do all he could for the benefit of the for granted that he would be there , but he stock and permanent , and causing an points . There seemed no doubt that one of ing people , and knew how to choose the best . place in June next . Each half - guines en- schools . But he did think that they as had heard nothing at all about it then . He obstruction to the panger trafle for the keepers did get a hit over the head , ap- When you have a Kyrle you want two lives titles the subscriber to one vote . The pen - Managers should know just where they stood was certainly not complaining , and he only short time . It appears that the local goods parently as . a part of the practical joke -one for day and one for night , they run so train ( Ross to Gloucester ) was standing in suggested ! and what their powers were , and what mentioned this incidentally . sions are for life , and are £ 40 a year to man easy you want to ride all the time . The jury , after retiring for a few minutes , powers had been taken from them . He was The correspondence on the appointment the station for the Gloucester to Salop goods and wife , £ 20 to a woman , and £ 26 to a allow good price for your old machine , no man . Applicants , who in the past have been perfectly willing to abide by the ruling of of Mr. Kettle was then read , and the Chair- to come in , and the local train left its posi- found all three men guilty of night poaching , matter what make it is , and there's a five subscribers to the institution , will have credit the Education Committee . All he wanted man said the appointment was sanctioned by tion before the Salop goods had cleared the and also found Castree guilty of common years guarantee with every Kyrle bike . for the subscriptions paid by them in the was something definite . He saw the local the County Council at their last meeting . points , with the result that the latter train assault . CE was cut in to a few trucks in front of the Support your own locality . Remember the shape of votes . Since the last election the correspondent , and he informed him that tho He was sure there was no discourtesy to Mr. The Judge , in passing sentence , said that Kyrle is the Ross bicycle , but we will sup- guard's van . Fortunately the latter part of poaching was easy to commit , but it was very following church offertories in the district Chairman had received a communication from Kettle whatever . ply any make required . We are the people The Rev. KETTLE : I don't say that thera the train comprised empty Clee Hill stone difficult to find out , and for that reason he have been paid through the local hon . sec- Hereford suspending the powers of the for repairs , too ; we can tackle any job , no is , sir . trucks , about five of which were overturned could not allow it to be thought that the We can do retary , but by a regrettable oversight they Managers to appoint teachers . matter how large or how small . Mr. MEREDITH said there had been cir- at the bottom of the embankment . Owing first time a man was found out , like a sheep were not all transferred from one account to In spite of varying conditions of scent , it , and do it well , and cheap . We first make the other until after the 31st December last , culated false reports that this Board did to this accident , the 4.45 p.m. train for dog who was allowed one bite , he would get several nice gallops have been recorded durit ' strong , and then make it look well . We something to keep away Mr. Kettle from Gloucester from Ross did not leave here until off scot free . He would take ivio accounting the past week . At Llangrove , on Wed- do all the post office bicycles , and we provide That report was abso- a few minutes past six , while the 4.28 to that two of the men had not previously nesday , one of 20 minutes , and another in all the cars for running the local Christmas the last meeting . Hereford did not arrive at Ross until just convicted of any offence , and that the third the afternoon of 40 minutes of the best , mails . We are all there for anything on the lutely untrue and false . The Rev. KETTLE : And I wish to state after 6. As soo as the accident happened , ( Castree ) had not been convicted in any hounds accounting for their hare . road . We provide cars not only for the here , sir , that the report was never started a breakdown gang was immediately requisi - assize court . At New Court , Marstow , on Tuesday , Mr. G.P.O. , but also for military purposes , police by me . tioned from Gloucester , and the damage was would have been heavier , because going Walters at once provided a stout hare , giv- work , the Board of Agriculture , and many The CHAIRMAN : Unfortunately the re- quickly repaired . No lives were endangered , poaching with a gun and meeting keepers ing the large company present à capital other departments , in fact we are . the recog port was made , but it was absolutely untrue . and no one was injured , but the driver and armed with guns was the sort of thing which hunting run of nearly an hour with a kill . nized people in this locality for motors . We Mr. MEREDITH said it implied so in the fireman on the damaged engine had a shak - led to men standing in the dock charged Other items contributed during the day are also the people for repairs and overhaul . to appoint teachers , and Mr. Blake was wrong in supposing that they had . The only " Ross Gazette " that they had been doing ing . The 7 o'clock trains ran Imost punctu- with murder . White , who carried the gun , made it an enjoyable one . other altered mode of procedure was that such a thing . He also saw in the local paper ally to time until this unfortunate strike arose the a report of the committee work published , it Managers were allowed to recommend a per- having been previously reported in the " Bir- son for any particular appointment , and it mingham Post . " It stated that the Chair- this power to recommend that had been man had given his casting vote , and that strike . would have been different , or words to that and consequently do not appear in the published list . Llangarren Church Tretire Church Brampton Abbotts Church Lea Church ... Bridstow Garway Marstow Mr. KEMP : That is what I understood . Mr. BLAKE said that was so and he thought that when those powers were sus pended , that some intimation should have £ s . d . been sent to each Manager ( hear , hear ) . It 1 4 would have saved a great deal of trouble , 3 and friction . All they ranted was for this to be made clear and straightforward . 1 11 6 3 16 8 1 8 6 800 1.1 1 12 1 FREDERICK COOPER , Local Hon . Sec . The CHAIRMAN said his answer to Mr. Blake was that they had never had the power Scotch Seed Potatoes . withdrawn from them through the present had Mr. Kettle had notice of the meeting it 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 variotics . POTATO FERTILIZER produces enormous crops of sound tubers . GOODRICH AIR - GUN OLUB . But for that the sentences would be sentenced to two months ' imprison- ment in the second división , Davies to six weeks in the second division , and Castreetwo sentences of two months each with hard labour , to run consecutively . Ross Golf Club . A match was shot between Goodrich and Bridstow at Goodrich ; on Monday , Feb. 2nd , Mr. BLAKE then pointed out the stand - effect . He for one resisted any stigma being Goodrich winning 29 points . Scores : Lodi Bridstow . ing orders of the Education Committee , of cast upon him . Everything so far as he Goodrich . W. Counsell 30 which he had been a member , where it stated knew was carried on upright and above 81 G. Banton ( capt . ) Es W. Poston ( capt . ) 27 A Club Match , Vice - President v . Captain- that that committee was to " approve or board , and there was no intention of exclud- 30 G. B. Clarke ...... ing Mr. Kettle from that meeting . W. Reece 27 teams to be selected on the ground - will be otherwise of the appointments made . " Gwynne 26 played on Tuesday next ( 17th ) . All those intend W. Llewellyn 26ing to play must be at the Club House not later G. Nunney 26 LADIES . J. Bovan 29 E. James Mr. BLAKE : And those powers have gone The Rev , KETTLE said he must ask to 29 H. Sturgess .. somewhere , the powers to recommend . clear himself of this discussion . He knew 28 T. Morgan The Rev. POWICKE : I have never mis- nothing of what had been said either in the 28. H. Dobbs 24 10 per Ton . understood our position . But I do think we Press or on the streets , and neither had he 28 F. Rogers should be treated with ourtesy . We were complained . never written to or given notice of this . BUSSELL & PIKE , 27 G. Croft The CORRESPONDENT said he did not 27 R. Palmer Mr. BLAKE : It relieved us of a great re- get the letter acknowledging Mr. Kettle's 26 E. Williams sponsibility . All I want is for it to be made appointment until the day after the last ROSS - ON - WYE . quite clear . WYE VALLEY SEED ESTABLISHMENT meeting . 289 25 J. Floyd 25 L. Jones 20 H. Llewellyn 22 than 2 o'clock . The " Spoon " competition was won by : Mies B. Duncombe .. 111 16 95 Mr. B. W. Strong .. 108 10.98 Also entered Mine E. Winnington Ingram , Miss 254 M. Larden , and Miss L. Larden , RAINFALL AT BROAD - STREET . [ Measured each day at 9 a.m. ] Feb. 5 00 6 100 " 7 -24 8 -29 " " 9 .01 10 " Ross Harriers . 89 5 days . HUNTING APPOINTMENTS ROSS HARRIERS . Trevasa We ing , painting , etc .; we can do the lot ; all the mechanical work , and all the coach - work . And here's a tit bit , we can clean out your engine with the Oxygen process at 20 per cent . less than anybody : 16s . for a four cylinder engine , done absolutely the best that whack's all . We are just as cheap in [ Weather Permitting . ] other respects ; nobody can touch us in the Saturday , February 14 ..... matter of price . But perhaps you have a Monday , Feb. 16. Homme House Much Marole little ge - gee , and want a nice little cart ; At 11 a.m. SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE HOUNDS . Thursday , February 12. .... Bagyllidiar Faturday , Febuary 14 ........ The Lion , Fawley Tuesday , February 17 ......... Ruokhall Mill Saturday , February 21 .... Cross Keys , Goodrich At 11 a.m. well , we're still all there . We can't he beaten for style , finish , and price . Just see one of those sweet little governess cars we make , finished and trimmed to suit your own particular fancy , all the lot for a mere trifle , only £ 20 . We deal in road vehicles , and will take anything on wheels in exchange for bicycles , carts , or motor cars . Come to us The Ross Gazette " Year Book , 1914. for a good square deal , it will be a pleasure Price 2d .. A welcome companion in every and satisfaction to all concerned . Butcher and Casson Ltd. , Ross . home . Adyt . |