Ross Gazette 12th February 1914 - Page 4
Ross Gazette 12th February 1914 - Page 4
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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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" Mark Nature's Change of Garb . " THE ROSS QAZETTE THURSDAY , FEBRUARY 12 , 1914 . Mr. Jones : Why not wait until they push us in the matter ? Unionist Party and the only way out of the * } } difficulty would be to allow the electors to decide . After touching upon the mean Mr. Webb : They have pushed us a good little " Welsh Disestablishment Billund Mr. many times . The suggestion has been made Lloyd George's Land Reform , a heart vote that property owners should provide their of thanks to Mr. Drummond and the Clairown water supply . If they did that there man was proposed and carried , would be no need for the scheme . SCHOOL TREAT . From the balance made Mr. Wade : They ought to do it , but they at the recent concert by the children attend - won't do it , and you can't make them do ing the Church Sunday Schools , a treat was it . prepared for them in the Parish Roomvon Mr. Webb : You must not say that or they Wednesday , Feb. 4th , which , of course , they will be down your throat . Mr. Wade : I dont care a bit : all very much enjoyed . After the tea they were further entertained and amused by a The coming of SPRING is a GOOD TIME to LOOK BOUND the HOME . The desire of the age is for ARTISTIC FURNITURE , COVERINGS , CARPETS , LINOS , RUGS , & c . " For PRETTY OURTAINS in LACE , MADRAS , LINEN , and OASE magic lantern , and about 9 o'clock the party " MENT CLOTHS . " At this time of the year FAULTY MATTRESSES are usually RE - MADE and CARPETS CLEANED and RE - FITTED . SOUTHALL SON Are in a position to MAKE HOMES BRIGHT and COMFORTABLE . The Furnishing Warehouse , Gloucester - road , Ross . Lessons for Sunday , February 15th . MORNING . Gen. 3 . Matt . 25 , 31 . ( Sexagesima ) . EVENING . Gen. 6 or 8 . Acts 28 , 19 . PUBLIC SERVICES . ROSS PARISH CHURCH . Roctor : Rev. R. T. A. MONEY - KYRLE , M.A. Curates : Rev. L. P. JONES , B.A. , Rev. C. H. PAYTON , B.A , BERVICES FOR SUNDAY . 8 and 10 a.m .: HoLY COMMUNION . 11 a.m. MATINS , HOLY COMMUNION and SERMON Kyrie Eleison Monk in A. Hymns 533 , 221 , 172 . 3 p.m .: CHILDERN'S SERVICE . 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG and SERMON . Hymne 38 , 266 , 189 , 184 . CONCLUDING VOLUNTARIES- ( a ) Gothic March , op . 48 , No. 1 , Salome . ( b ) Cantible in B minor Lemmens . WEDNESDAY - 8 a.m .: HOLY COMMUNION ; 11 a.m .: MATINS and LITANY ; 8 p.m .: EVENSONG . DAILY - 8m .: MATINS ; 4.30 p.m .: EVENSONG ( ex- cept Wednesday ) . HOLY BAPTISM : Sanday 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays at 4.30 p.m .; and Wednesdays 11 a.m. MISSION ROOM . HOLY COMMUNION : 1st and 3rd Sundays , 8 a.m. SUNDAYS , AT 6.50 P.M .: EVENSONG AND 81RMON . DISTRICT NEWS . ASTON INGHAM . HATTON BROS . and Co.'s Monster Clearance Sale of Boots and Shoes ommences this day ( Thursday ) . Advt . broke up , all having thoroughly enjoyed themselves . RECITAL . Some few years ago , a gentle- man by the name of Mr. Joseph Gray gave a recital in the village , which solicited high enconiums from those who heard it , and ' a poster announcing that the same gentleman would give another recital in the Baptist Chapel on Wednesday , Feb. 4th , attracted a large audience . The subject was " A Christ . mas Carol , " by Dickens , and it is needless to say that everyone present thoroughly en- joyed it . The chair was taken by Mr. Harold Smith , and a vote of thanks was passed to the entertainer . WHITCHURCH RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL . " QUESTION OF CONTRACTS . " WOULD STOP ALL TALK . " THE WATER SUPPLY . .LABOUR QUESTION . PARISHES IN ARREARS . Coleford ..... FOOTBALL FRIENDLY MATCH . ... Ro St. Mary's .... The St. Mary's club journeyed to Cole- ford on Saturday last to play a friendly fix- ture . The game was very evenly contested , and concluded in draw nothing having been scored on either side . LEAGUE TABLE . Goals Pid . Won Lat . Drn . For Agst . Pt . 10 16 10 7 The Clerk reported that the instalments due from the parishes of Garway and Welsh Goodria ...... Newton in November last had not been id Bond Arle He had only a few pounds in the bank , only Ron B Mary's : 11 tan Bishop sufficient to pay for the bills that day . Mr. Webb : We had better file our petition I think . It was resolved to send the usual notice . ournville . Bowy Chocolate Perfect Chocolate Flavour HOOKEY . Much Marole .... Whitchurch Cinderford ... Hoakwithy ... di . 10 3221 36 12 13 320 23 11 78001 20 81 21 Real Irish Hand - made DONEGAL TWEEDS , 1/11 pard 28 to 30 Inches wide THE IDEAL MATERIAL FOR SPORTS AND COUNTRY WEAR . All Wool light in weight , warm , porous , and durable to a degree . The natural oil in this fabric renders it practically impervious to rain or damp . COATS and SKIRTS to order , Coat lined , 35 / - Skirt lined , 2/6 extra . SPORTS AND PASTIMES . SKIRTS only , unlined , 12/6 ; lined , 3/6 extra . ANGLO - CANADIAN ARMY SHOOTING MATCH- AMATEUR BILLIARDS CHAMPIONSHIP CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING THE INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW - A KENNEL CLUB WARNING JACK JOHNSON'S FIGHTS YACHT RACING FOOTBALL . The novel shooting match between thirty leked Coldstream Guardsmen and thirty of the Ottawa Garrison is to take place few months ' time . The object of the match , on the result of which Colonel Hughes and Major Farquhar have solemnly staked a new silk . hat , is to test the new active service targets . The teams will shoot on their own ranges , the Guardsmen's tar- geta being subsequently committee . sent to Canada , Final This year's Southern Counties cross - coun- try championship . to be held at Guildford on February 28th , will certainly be the most in- ing feature in connection therewith is the fact that last year's winning team and ordinary club individuals will , for the first time , be opposed by a strong , contingent of military teams . The Connaught Rangers , for instance , won the Irish national championship , and On Saturday last , Ross received a visit of TO OUR READERS . - We are always pleased their city friends from Hereford , and a well to insert reports of meetings , entertain- menta , and any items of news from the Mr. J. Herbert presided at the monthly contested game was anticipated until it be- villages . We know that it gives much meeting of the Whitchurch Rural District came known that three of the visiting team pleasure to our readers to find such news Council at the Monmouth Workhouse Board had missed their train . As only two sub - where they will be adjudicated upon by a in these columns , and with them , we are Room on Friday , and also present were deeply indebted to all correspondents who Messrs . H. Webb , Jas . Jones , V. Wade , Wstitutes in H. L. P. Battersea and A. S. take the trouble to send us accounts of F. Davies , R. Bendon , with the Clerk ( Mr. Smith ( of Ross ) could be found at such short any matters with which they are connected J. Smith ) , the Medical Officer ( Dr. Lloyd notice , the Herefordians had to play one The match of 2,000 up for the English or which come under their notice . The Smith ) , and the Surveyor ( Mr. R. Howells ) . short . This robbed the game of a good deal Amateur Billiards Championship between Mr. success of any public function is greatly of interest , as Ross had got together its H. C. Virr ( holder ) and Mr. S. H. Fry was enhanced when followed by a good report STATE OF ROADS . strongest available team . Nevertheless , concluded at Birmingham on Saturday . , Mr. -ED . R.G. Mr. Webb called attention to the state of Mayo was a notable absentee , he finding Virr led by 79 when play was resumed , and the road by the quarry in the Ganarew himself unable to turn out at the eleventh during the afternoon he made runs of 66 , 49 , hour . Potts filled the vacancy , and acquit- and 44 ( twice ) , against Mr. Fry's best of 39 , parish . The Surveyor : A tremendous lot of stone ted himself creditably . Heavy rain had made 34 , and 32. Interval scores : Mr. Virr ( in the surface of the ground decidedly greasy , play ) , 1,501 ; Mr. Fry , 1,320 . The result was has been hauled lately . Mr. Webb : Something should be done especially that part in front of the lower a win for Mr. Virr by 301. During the even- goal , and Kerwood having won the toss , ing he made breaks of 44 , 46 , and 67 ( un- there . SCARLET FEVER . elected to set his side to defend the drier finished ) , to Mr. Fry's 69 and 50 . NATIONAL CONSERVATIVE LEAGUE . scores : " Mr. Virr , 2,000 ; Mr. Fry , 1,099 . The Medical Officer had no cases of infect - end . The Ross Eleven was represented as -Crews and District Lodge . - The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge was ious disease to report , but stated that there follows : -Goal , H. N. S. Thomas ; backs , R. were four cases of scarlet . fever in the Ross H. B. Potts and H. Meredith ; halves , C. H. held in the Clubroom at the Crown Inn on Bussell , H. C. Kerwood , N. L. Shaw : for- Rural District . Monday . In the unavoidable absence of the wards , A. Cooper , W. H. Morgan , E. F. Master , Bro . M. K. M. Power . Bro .. George Watkins , treasurer , was voted to the chair , Mr. W. F. Davies had given notice to Smith , R. Hughes , and W. Longford . teresting of the whole series so far . The lead- After the ordinary business of the lodge had move the following resolution ? ( 1 ) " That all Referee , C. J. Wright , iun . The homesters opened the game in good been disposed of , the Secretary brought for the work of repairing and maintaining the style , and it was early evident that their in- ward his annual report on the progress , of roads in the district be done by contract ; tentions were to give the opposing defence a the lodge during the last year In all re . ( 2 ) That all contracts with quarrymen for spects , he was able to make a very satisfac- raising and supplying stone be for three warm time , for , in the first three minutes . Smith had netted . Other attacks followed , tory statement , both financially and numeri - years instead of one year as at present ; ( 3 ) but the marksmanship of the local quintet at their best man , Sergeant O'Neill , has been cally , the lodge standing in a very firm posi- That a certain percentage of the money this juncture was poor , several shots going the individual champion for several years . He tion . Explaining in detail the different earned by stone hauliers be withheld until wide of their object . The citizens had a is sure to make last year's leaders - W . J. items on the side of income and expenditure , the completion of the contract . " turn , but a resolute Ross defence gave them Tucker , James Wilson ( who was only beaten he said they had left a very substantial hal- In speaking to the first part of the resolu- few opportunities of getting to close quar- by Tucker over the last 150 yards last year , to forward next year . tion , Mr. Davies said he had made some in- ters . After some midfield work , the home and reversed the verdict in the national ) , and He was pleased to announce that Bro . B. M. quiries , and found that where the work was forwards got within range again , and twenty C. H. Ruffell ( steeplechase champion ) -go all Darke had become entitled to the medal of done on that system it was quite satisfac minutes play was signaled with Ross two the way , while G. W. Hutson , A.A.A. four merit , he having introduced a very high per- tory , and was better liked than the day sys- goals ahead ; Hughes having done the need- miles champion , and an ex - champion in A. G. rentage of new members . Death had re- tem . He thought they would get quite as moved a very old and esteemed brother , who good work by contract as by the day system.ful with a fine shot . About ten minutes Hill will also be well in the running . for many years had been a faithful supporter If the work was done by contract there later . Smith emulated his example with quickly from the resultant bully , they forced of the Unionist cause in the district . Review- would be no friction with ratepyers if the another scorcher . " Hereford getting away ing the many pleasant and well attended men were an hour late going to work . meetings held during the year , he felt sure Mr .. Wade seconded , and said he thought corner , but this was splendidly cleared by Meredith . Half - time score : Ross , three that all brothers of the lodge would agree it would be satisfactory to the Council , the goals ; Hereford , nil . Resuming , the Here with him that nothing had occurred in any Surveyor , the roadmen , and the ratepayers . way to mar the harmony of the lodge gather- The Council had received complaints , and he fordians forced matters , and for the next Sunday School , 2.45 . Bible Classes for Young Men ings , and that under the able leadership of knew that on one or two occasions it had five minutes or so play was chiefly carried The first of the Thames men to finish was G. their worthy Master , everything had worked been said that the men did not do as much on in the home half . Ross then began to T , Spinke , who came in fourth . The annual race for the smoothly . It was with very great pleasure work as they should have done . He had gain ground , but at this period , the visiting Cross - Country the lodge received on two occasions visits been told by some that the spreading of the defence was at its best . Subsequently , and from Capt . Clive , M.P. , whose political ad- stone on the roads cost them a great deal worthy of note occurred for at least ten trict was , decided on Saturday over a seven although both circles were reached , nothing Championship of the Scottish Western Dis- In more than it should , but whether that was minutes , then it seemed as if Grasett was miles course , starting and finishing on the dresses the lodge greatly appreciated . the course of the winter session , the lodge right or not he did not know If things bound to get through for Hereford . He had Carntyne Racecourse . Two hundred and also had the pleasure of welcoming the were done by contract , it would put a stop beaten both backs , and was on the point of seventy - five runners , representing twenty - five Master and Officers of the County Central to those complaints . and he did not think shooting when Kerwood , who had dashed clubs , started in cold and wet weather . Lodge , whose visit it was hoped would there would be any fear about the work not back at top speed , flung himself at full result was a win for the Bellabouston Har- further stimulate the good work that was being well carried out . It would be for the length in the mud , and with his stick just riers , who also had the satisfaction of supply- THE GOSPEL HALL , HENRY STREET . being done in the neighbourhood . A large Surveyor to see that the work was done diverted the attempt in the nick of time . ing the first man home in J. Lindsay , his time Services - Sunday : 11 a.m. , Breaking of Bread . contingent of the lodge were present at the efficiently . The ball was soon dispatched to the Here- being 85min . 33sec . 6.30 p.m. , Gospel Preaching : 10 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. annual gathering of the different lodges in Sunday School . South Herefordshire , held by the kindness of The Chairman also supported , and thought ford end again , and Morgan receiving , prov- Sir Lucas Tooth , in the grounds of Holme the were a p.m. , Prayer Meeting . Thursday , 8 p.m. , Young Lacy Park , and those who joined the ver the adjoining parish of Goodrich the work denied , the visitors made heroic efforts to well organised journey , had a full opportuni- was done by contract , and the roads were ty of enjoying the surroundings of the his- done very well . Mr. Webb said he was not in favour of toric mansion . The annual dinner of the contract work , but he would not propose an amendment , and would be neutral . TUDORVILLE MISSION ROOM . BUNDAYS , 3.15 P.M .: EVENSONG AND ADDRESS . HOM GREEN CHURCH . BUNDAYS , 3,30 P.M .: EVENSONG AND SERMON . CONGREGATIONAL CHUROH . Minister : Rev. W. A. POWIOKB , M.A. Services : Sundays , 11 a.m. , 6.30 p.m. Young Men's Bible Class , 2.30 p.m. Wednesdays - Bervice at 7.30 p.m. BAPTIST CHURCH . Minister : Rev. J. W. KETTLE . Services : Sunday Morning , 11 ; Evening , 6.30 . and Women . Mondays Young People's Guild at 8 p.m. Wednesdag , 7.30 : Week - night Service . WESLEYAN CHURCH . Rev. J. ANGUS , Superintendent Minister . Bervices : Bunday Morning , 11 ; Evening , 6.30 . Wednesday , 7.30 p.m. Friday - Band of Hope Inm People's Meeting . CHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT . ance carry to Rev. J. B. MOORE , Priest . lodge was fully attended , and a most enjoy- Sundays Holy Communion , 8.45 a.m .; Mass , 11. able evening was spent by all present , and it Holydays - Mass , 8 a.m. Weekdays , 8 a.m. is proposed to hold the function this year on March 14th . In concluding , the Secretary feels he cannot let this occasion pass without thanking the Worthy Master , Officers , and Brothers for their very kind support during LAMPS TO BE LIGHTED . Thursday , Feb. 12th to Thursday , Feb. 19th his terms of office , and whose generous assist- Thursday -6.6 Friday ... 6.7 6.9 6.11 Monday Tuesday .... 6.15 Wednesday .. 6.17 Thursday 6.13 **** Saturday .. Sunday The Ross Gazette , Ltd. , PRINTERS , PUBLISHERS , STATIONERS , BOOKSELLERS , ACCOUNT BOOK MAKERS , & o . 44 , High - street , Ross . 6.19 J. H. DAVIES & SONS , Nurserymen and Seedsmen , HILDERSLEY NURSERY . New Seeds . Vegetable and Flower Seeds of all descriptions . Lista Free . STALL AT TOWNHALL . GROUNDS LAID OUT & LAWNS MADE . 5 , Milton Terrace , Ross . ' K ' Boots and Shoes Footwear FOR Ladies AND Exact " K , " 16/9 Mr. Jones supported . The resolution was carried . that reason . On Saturday at Cambridge , over the ' Var- city seven miles course , the Cambridge Uni- versity Hare and Hounds beat the Thames Hare and Hounds by 17 points to 38 . Telfer , Cambridge , was the first man home . A. C. The One of the attractions will Cossacks . Patterns on request . Orders now solicited . Bunning & Sowersby , The International Horse Show at Olympia is this year to be held a little earlier than notch a point , and gained several corners usual , in order that it may not clash with which , however , proved futile . A partion . Ascot . It will open on June 4th , and close larly good clearance here was made by Long- on the 16th . ford , who cleverly took the ball from the probably be a troop of " real " stick of an opponent , and raced with it The Russian Government has been ap- nearly three parts of the field . Time was proached for permission for the Cossacks to now up , but as the game was so thoroughly visit England , and the official attitude : on . enjoyed , an extra five minutes was agreed the subject is believed to be favourable . upon , and during this time Hereford showed to advantage , but could not beat an indomit- The Chairman : It will stop all talk in the future . There has been a lot of talk . The Surveyor I am in favour of it for Mr. Wehb thought much of the work in that way would not be found practicable . ance in all matters has made his work some- Mr. Davies moved the second part of the what easy and pleasant . The following were elected to carry out the work of the lodge resolution , which would not , he said , apply during the ensuing year : Provincial Grand to quarrymen , and not to the Cwmadoc ford , nil . Master . Sir James Rankin ; Deputy Provin- quarry . Mr. Webb seconded , and the resolution was carried . cial Grand Master . Bro . A. W. Foster ; Master of the Lodge , Bro . M. K. M. Power : The Council also passed the third part of Deputy Master . Bro . H. Treasurer . Bro . Geo . Watkins ; Secretary . 10 per cent . the resolution , the percentage being fixed at A. Whiffen ; Bro . F. W. Pitts : Warden , Bro . R. Sysum ; Committee , Bros. M. B. Darke , F. Loveridge . F. Stephens , A. Smallman , G. Webb ; Dele- ISOLATION HOSPITAL . A letter was read from the Ledbury Rural able Ross defence , though two excellent at tempts by Grasett ( the opposing centre for ward ) were made , and which deserved suc- cess . Final score : Ross , four goals ; Here NOTES . A notice has been issued from the Kennel Silk Mercers , Costumiers , DISTINGUISHED LIMITED , ROSS . FOR TASTE , FOR Milliners , Purriers , & c . QUALITY , FOR VALUE . Best Value in British Cars . The 10-12 H.P. " BELSIZE . " Belsize Prices from £ 225 . Prompt Delivery of these Popular Cars can be given by the Local Agents : - . PASSEY & HALL , LTD . , Automobile Engineers , THE CENTRAL GARAGE , ROSS . Official Repairers to the Royal Automobile Club . HINTS FOR THE HOME . COLD IN THE HEAD . at the head of the table in the First Division of the Football League , for Sunderland were beaten by the United at Sheffield , and Man- chester United lost to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart - lane . Chelsea drew with Preston One of the most important . deafness are sown , and , as loss of hearing is It is generally in youth that the seeds of North End . games was that at Birmingham between Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion , one of the greatest misfortunes which can which the Villa won by two goals to none . occur to any of us , some information concern- Manchester City accomplished a fine performing the causes of deafness may not be out of ance in defeating Bradford City . place , writes " Pepita . " Cold in the head is Fa very common cause of deafness . A cold in the head is always accompanied by swelling of the structures of the throat and nose , and small tube - the eustachian In the Second Division Woolwich Arsenal improved their already fine position by draw- Club cautioning owners of dogs against ing at Bury . As was expected , Fulliam de- either showing at exhibitions not under Ken - feated Stockport County , but Clapton Orient this catarrh or inflammation spreads to the ear through a were badly beaten by the County at Nottingham . tube - which connects the throat and the ear . ment of such shows . The penalty is well el Club rules , or taking part in the manage- It is consequently most important to guard known , but at a time when insubordination is Swindon were surprised by the Crystal against catching cold , as frequent colds cause threatened it is as well for owners to read , Palace , who won by two goals to none , and a sort of chronic inflammation of the throat mark , learn , and " inwardly digest " Rule 16 : now occupy first position in the Southern and ear structures , which produces impair- Any person promoting , exhibiting , judging , of the game in Ross , that Hereford had the show shall , at the discretion of the committee It was distinctly disappointing to followers or in any way officiating at an unrecognised League table by virtue of a superior goal ment of hearing . Many a cold might be prevented if young average . West Ham United were given a bad luck to arrive minus three men , as when of the Kennel Club , be disqualified from judg though the visitors scored first , they were taking a few sensible precautions . If you are hard game by Plymouth Argyle , but al- people were careful to guard against chill by these two clubs meet , it invariably means ing , competing , winning a prize , making an Millwall could overheated by excessive exercise , for example , close and strenuous games , but always played objection , or taking any part at a show or beaten by two goals to one . in sportsmanlike spirit . Hereford , alfield trial held under the permission of the though beaten , played a plucky game , but made no mistakes , and gave of their best . from the decision of the club to enforce com authority . " The whole trouble has arisen The visiting defenders ( one short of the usual pulsory registration , a form of canine legisla complement ) also gave a praiseworthy exhi- nection with coursing . bition , but were pitted against a strong ation which has proved , so successful in con- tack . Coleridge , the Hereford right back , especially distinguished himself . and Corser were best in attack , but they starved their outside wing forward too much . and did his part in an efficient manner . J. Wright undertook the duties of Referee , It is feared that this match may be Ker- wood's last for Ross . He has been one of the mainstays of the side this season , inas much as he is a masterly exponent of the game in defensive work , and can always be relied upon to give good display . His loss gate to County Central Lodge . Bro . M. B. District Council stating that a conference unfortunately for them the Rosa defence committee of the Kennel Club or delegated Darke . The business of the Lodge having heen concluded . a very enjoyable evening was spent in song and harmony . Bros. J. Jack- son . W. Lewis , A. Rudge , F. Stephens , J. Hudson . A. Sysum . R. Sysum , etc .. helping to make this part of the evening a success . LLANGARRON . A DANCE will be held in the School Friday next , when the proceeds will be aid of the church funds . --See advi . LLANGROVE . hospital ? was being held to inquire into the provision of an isolation hospital . Mr. Wade : What is the nearest isolation The Clerk : There is one at Monmouth , A letter on the subject was also received from the Herefordshire County Council , in which it was stated that a report had been on prepared , but that further action would not in he taken until the District Council had con- sidered the matter . It was the opinion that accommodation was desirable at either Ross , Leominster , or Ledbury . The Clerk : It will not be much advantage to you if they have the isolation hospital at Ledbury . You have treated your cases in but they won't take your cases . 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 . the homes . It was decided that the Chairman and the Clerk attend the conference at Hereford on February 25th . WATER SUPPLY . The Chairman stated that he had attended will be severely felt in the team . Grasett An additional home fixture has been Next Saturday vacant date , but a arranged with Bradley , Court for March 21 . mixed game has been arranged with Eastnor , to take place at the Park . OYSTERS ON TREES . Lobito Bay , in Portuguese West Africa , is a do no better than draw with Norwich City , and have to sit still afterwards , you should while the Queen's Park Rangers also had to always put on an extra wrap to prevent rapid be content with a division of points in their cooling and loss of heat followed by chill . If game with Southend United . you get wet through keep moving about if possible until you can change into dry clothes . It is not the wetting that is dan- gerous so much as sitting about in wet things . until you are thoroughly chilled . In reply to the offer of the National Sport- ing Club to put up a purse of £ 3,000 for & match between Jack Johnson and Sam Lang- Feb. ford , the former , in an interview with the Daily Mail's Paris correspondent , said : " I have no intention of accepting the offer of the Feb. National Sporting Club of purse of £ 3,000 for a fight with Langford , I will not fight him for less than 26,000 , My fight with Moran is Feb. definitely fixed . Some people say I am getting Mar. as much as £ 6,000 for that . They are wrong . " repre- FOOTBALL FIXTURES . ROSS AND DISTRICT LEAGUE . 14. - Much Marcle v . St. Mary's . Kyrle v . Whitchurch . Hoarwithy v . Oinderford . 21. - Hoarwithy , v . Goodrich . Upton Bishop v . Kyrle . Whitchurch v . Cinderford . 28. - Kyrle v . Hoarwithy . 7. - Upton Bishop v . Cinderford . Much Marcle v . Goodrich . Mar. 14. Whitchurch v . St. Mary's . Hoarwithy v . Much Marcle . We want a yacht- racing association , de- March 21. - Hoarwithy v . Kyrle . alares : the Yachting Monthly , which sents the country , not itself . It must act wisely and quickly in carrying out the Mar. 28 , wishes . of its electors . But , above all and before all , it must be free of humbug , job- bery , and snobbery . It should be the rudder Apr. Upton Bishop v . Whitehurch . Goodrich v . Cinderford . Cinderford v . St. Mary's . Ross Kyrle v . Upton Bishop . Much Marole v . Whitchurch . 4. - Cinderford v . Ross Kyrle . Whitchurch v . Much Marcle . SCHOOL STRIKE - At a meeting on Mon- day last , the School Managers received a petition presented with a few words of intro- duction by Mr. Vaughan , of the Grove , from the parents , one or both , of almost every the meeting of ratepayers at Whitchurch on child in the school , and of some former Monday , the 26th ult .. when it was decided scholars , requesting the Managers to retain , to petition the President of the Local Gov- if possible , the services of Mr. and Mrs. ernment Board for the scheme to be dropped , wonderful place for oysters . They are long Jarmin " in consideration of us and our They had sent up a long petition , signed by children . We feel so deeply grateful for all about 140 inhabitants , and the meeting was shelled oysters and grow on trees . At low tide the ostensible object of the rudder's existence . Apr. 18. - Rest of League v . Winners . ( Played on the ground of the first - named very representative . He did not think the those oysters ( very good eating ) are picked off At the present time we are in most need of Club ) . our children in the past six years , and fo- Council ought to do anything until the the trunks of these trees below high - water support for home sport ; for the moment In- the splendid tone and order they have pc the Local Government Board . The petition 100 miles inland is a desolate land . Between bring in . Parish Council had received the reply from mark . It is a pleasant welcome to what for ternational racing has cost more than it will And the Boat Racing Association duced in the school . " their kindness to and careful education . of LYDBROOK . of our ship , but there must be a tiller or a those on deck those whose safe passage is wheel wherewith that rudder can be moved by Apr. 11. - Cinderford v . Much Marcle . ROSS SKITTLE LEAGUE . Adenoids and enlarged tonsils are also of ear mischief unsuspected common causes If by most people who do not know the danger of neglected adenoid growths in the nose . you suffer from frequent sore throats due to enlarged tonsils , it are you a " mouth- breather , " and find it difficult to breathe pro- perly by the nose , and if you snore at night , you should always have your nose and throat examined by a doctor for adenoids . GREASE STAINS . These can be removed from light materials . in the following manner : Get a piece of clean blotting - paper and lay it over the grease If spot ; now press it gently with a hot iron . the blotting paper does not quite suck up the grease , the stain may be washed with a little warm water mixed with ammonia . A delicate . material requires very careful treatment , of course , or the stain may be increased . KITCHEN WRINKLES . When beating eggs , if a whisk is not handy , try using three forks instead of one . They are just as easy to hold as one , and the eggs can be beaten in about a third of the time . When making mustard , try mixing it with milk instead of water . It will be found that it will not become dry , but will keep nice and Genuine Reductions in High - ciass Boots ( the Chairman ) had signed the petition , but only trees that flourish are the gigantic bao cruiting work which has been so peglected week's matches , which were played on the fresh until it is used up . and Shoes at HATTON BROS . and Co .. Stock must be cleared to make room for New Sea- son's Goods - Advf . nor . was sent direct to Mr. John Burns , and the shore and the interior plateau lies the must be put upon a firm basis in order that it Captain Clive , Member of Parliament for the " Thirsty Country , where no rain has fallen may work harmoniously with the parent asso- division , was to be asked to see him . He for years . Everything is a dull , dead grey , and the ciation and take upon its shoulders the re- babe , which grow like an inverted cabbage , and during the past ten years . yield cream of tartar , In building the railway through this district , of every 100 men em- ployed thirty were occupied in carrying up supplies of water . whether the Local Government Board would reply favourably or not he did not know . The Clerk : Is that the first petition they have sent up . The Chairman : I think they sent up a petition when the first scheme was brought forward . Mr. Wade : I wonder they have not sent The following are the results of last first - named alleys : - There were 4,000 spectators at the Amateur Pins . International football match between England 149 Dragon and Wales on Saturday at Plymouth , where 153 Railway heavy rain fell all the morning and a gale of 163 New Inn wind blew right across the ground , which was 169 Jockey very soft in places . Wales turned out as selected , but had a sorry time , for England Subjoined is the won by 9 goals to 1 . New Inn At Cardiff , on Saturday , in the Inter Plough ( A ) Jockey POLITICAL MEETING . Mr. Herbert Drummond , the prospective Conservative candidate for the Forest of Dean division , WAY THEY HAD IN THE ARMY . gave an address on the political question The drinking habit is not so ingrained among now absorbing the minds of the public , in the petition before . I do not think anything our soldiers in India as it was at the beginning Gentlemen the Clubroom of the Courtfield Arms Hotel , they can do will stop it . of last century , says the Singapore Free Press . on Tuesday , Feb. 3rd . A good number of Mr. Webb : The scheme has been put to us In The Taylor . Papers " there is a letter ad- people were present , and the chair was taken whether we approve it or not . If the question dressed to the War Omos in 1827 by the Mili by Mr. C. E. Machin , J.P. , of English Bick - was put to the vote I should vote against it.tary Secretary to the Commander - in - Chief in After a few introductory remarks I should vote for the original scheme if for India , in which he remarks : " We have just national Rugby match , Wales , for the tenth from the Chairman , Mr. Drummond , who anything . time in eleven years , defeated Scotland , the Noah's Ark Railway got a letter from you respecting dram drinking . soore being 24 points to 5 in favour of the met with a very cordial reception , gave his Mr. Wade ; It was modified to meet their There is one difficulty in putting & stop to the home team . The Scotsmen played well in Plough ( B ) ideas on the Home Rule question , stating views . practice which you have not contemplated ; that the first half , but seemed to tire after the in- King's Head that Mr. Asquith had frequently told the The Chairman : This scheme has been sug that it is physically impossible for an old terval , and the vigorous Welsh forwards car Dragon gested by Mr. Etherington . Indian soldier to stand of a morning before , he ried all before them . Scotland were unfor- of the issues at the last General Election , The Clerk : The District Council met Mr has had his dram , and that drain not of pure tunate in the injury to W. R. 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