Ross Gazette 12th February 1914 - Page 2
Ross Gazette 12th February 1914 - Page 2
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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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WANTED . ADVERTISEMENTS under this heading are inserted at the special prepaid rate of 24 words for ls . Three insertions , s . TO BE LET . ADVERTISEMENTS ander this heading are inserted at the special prepaid rate of 24 words for Is . Three ' nsertions , s . -Small semi - de- tached RESIDENCE , on high ground , in pleasantest and healthiest alination , and com- manding extensive and beautiful views . Apply , D ASSISTANT WANTED FOR LADY ASHFIELD , Ross . partment . - BUNNING AND SOWERSBY , LTD . , Ross . A well - educated Lad to learn Front Shop Premium required . Wages to Apply in Dod Cutting Room duties , Cutting will be taught . Kitchen- Messrs . Cozares , Sollolitors , Rom . TO LET , S , ASHFIELD PARK , ROSE ; NE lately ocoupled by Mrs. E. L. Bploer.- own hand - writing , KIDDLE , Tallor , Market - Place . Apply , Messrs . COLLINS , Solicitors , Ross . REQUIRED immediately , maid , also Scullerymaid ( wages £ 16 ) , General for country , experienced Cook , Cook General , Attendant for invalid , and General for Ross . DISENGAGED , Groom Gardener , Housemaid ( aged 18 ) , Parlourmaid , and House- Bazaar , Ross . EW HOUSES , now in the course of erection at corner of Gloucester - road and Camp - road , Ross , TO BE LET from 25th March next . Full particulars of John Brawn , House and Estate Agent , 1 , Edde - Cross - street , Ross . THE ROLIS GAZIETTE - THURSDAY , FEBRUARY 12 , 1914 . PUBLIC NOTICES . PUBLIC NOTICES . PUBLIO NOTICES . BOSS AND MONMOUTH RAILWAY WALFORD SCHOOLS WESTON - UNDER - PENYARD . COMPANY . NOTICE is hereby given , that the HALF - THARGY GENERAL MERTme of the Proprietors will be held at the COMPANY'S OPRION , in ST . MARY'S STREET , in the Town of Ross , on TUESDAY , the 24th day of FEBRUARY , 1914 , at 1430 o'clock p.m. Dated this 8th day of February , 1914 , By order of the Directors , HE J. E. 8. HEWETT , Secretary . NOTICE , COMMITTEE of the GOLF US MEREBY GIVE NOTICE that no unauthorised Persons are allowed on the Golf Links at any time , and that Proceedings will be The committee of the Golf Club are forced to call attention to the fact that the Links are private property , and to issue a notice warning C. H. BUNNING , Parlourmaid . Apply , Mrs. DAVIS , Domestic TO LET , No. 11 , ALTON - STREET , taken to strictly enforce this rule . respectable woman now occupied by Mrs. Digwood . - Apply , Mrs. DAVIS , White Lion , Wilton , Roas . W for general housework.- Mra . COATS , The WHITEHALL , Weston - under - Pon- Prespasspro . WANTED , Les , near Ross . an APPRENTICE . Apply , BANNISTER , Clothiers , Ross . WANTED , & BOY for boots , wood , and coal . - HARRIS , Gt . Howle , Ross . G ARDENER SEEKS SITUATION ; single - handed or with help , experienced inside and out ; married , no family ; good refer- ences . - GABDENER , Gazette Office Ross . WA ANTED , to PURCHASE in Ross or Hereford districts , 30 to 40 acres of good LAND , with or without homestead . - Apply , Box 103 , Gazette Office , Ross . yard , Ross - on - Wye TO BE LET or SOLD : 3 Reception , 5 Bedrooms , Attios , Bath , h . and c . , large Garden , Paddock , Stable , Coach House , Piggery . - TRIMBLE , Churchdown , Glou- oester . TO LET , from next , Wood , abook House , Gloucester - road , Ross , now in the occupation of Mr. Probyn , Florist . - Apply , Mrs. PEARSON , 19 , Kingsholm - road , Gloucester . Woo TOODBINE COTTAGE , about Coughton , near Ross , and about 1 Acres of Land . Immediate possession can be arranged . Apply , Messrs . COLLINS , Solicitors , Ross . LET , a COTTAGE in Alton - street , TO Ross . Apply to DAVIES and AWEE , House GUN . Wanted to 20 bore , and cash to Agents , Gloucester - road , Ross . 12 bore for or value . Apply , N. , ( azette Office , Ross . A LADY desires to SHARE a couple or two ladies to SHARE a Country Villa ; half - mile from a station ; nice garden : L. H. , Gazette Office , Ross , and pleasantly situated on high ground . Apply , SALES BY PRIVATE CONTRACT FOR SALE . PIPE ORGAN ; 6 stops , latest R.C.O. pedals , £ 30 HARP , single action , perfect order . £ 12 . MANDOLIN , Sistema de Meglio ( the best model made ) , QUITE NEW . 50 / - . VIOLIN , Maggini Model . £ 4 10s . LET , a convenient DWELLING- TO HOUSE and GARDEN in Old Gloucester- Rent low . - Apply to DAVIES and road , Roos AWBE , House Agents , Ross . Hon . Secretary . KERNE BRIDGE ATHLETIC OLUB . TENDERS are requested for the TUPPLY of REFRESHMENTS for the BAND CONTEST , ATHLETIC SPORTS , and HORSE JUMPING COMPETITIONS , on EASTER MONDAY next , at Kerne Bridge . All Tenders to be sent to the Hon . Secretary , S. J. Cooren , Kerne Bridge , Ross , on or before February 8th , 1914. Tender " to be marked on the envelope . 1914-1917 . HEARTS OF OAK BENEFIT SOCIETY . TRIENNIAL ELECTION OF DELEGATES , AVING again been nominated for a Society's Representative on the State Insurance Committee for the County , which position I have held from the commencement of the Act , and to TO LET , Phoole Green , NEW GOT Heat on the Delegate Board , and being the Two Sitting Room , Kitchen , Washhouse , Cellar and Garden . - Apply , E. TURK , Brookend , Ross . TO LET , furnished , " BILL BROW . " which I have given close attention , hereby solicit Goodrich . - Apply , Mr. OLIVER , Goodrich . your Votes at the forthooming Election . Please mark your voting paper and post early . Yours obediently , A. BIRD . COTTAGE and GARDEN TO LET at Llangrove , about three - quarter aore garden and orohard , from 2nd February , 1914 -- For particulars apply ALFRED WATKINS , Llangrove , Ross . BOARD - RESI COMFORTABLE LATEST VELVET - LINED VIOLIN CABE , 14 / 9C PIANO , Sheraton model , made by the celebrated Eberhardt , OVERSTRUNG , TONE . £ 28 10s . REED ORGAN , perfect order . £ 4 58 . HARMONIUM . £ 4 . C. S. CONSTANCE , PIANO SPECIALIST , LOVELY 52 , HIGH STREET , ROSS . SALE , 10 £ 10 SHARES , Alton FOR SALE , 1010. , fully paid : 25 £ 10 Shares , Alton Court Brewery Co. , Ltd. , £ 4 paid ; 10 £ 10 Shares , Royal Hotel Co. , Ltd. , £ 5 10s paid . - Apply to Mr. HzWETT , Colinton , Ross . OR F MILK MEDIATE DISPOSAL . carried on by the late Mr. Brooks , of Cawdor ) , including Four Cows in Milk , together with Milking Utensils , Part Rick of Hay , Sheds , & c . At Valuation . With the option of 16 Acres of Pasture Land . - Apply , HENGY JENKINS , Raglan House , Broad - street , Ross . WELL BRED AIREDALE DOG , house trained , five months , female . good home , Two Guineas - The Chestnuts , Ross . RE HODE Island and Buff Orpington EGGS FOR SALE ; 38. 6d . Sitting.- EDWARD B. GAMLEN , Much Fawley , Hereford . BA ARRED Plymouth Rock EGGS FOR SALE , 3s . doz . - Miss EDWARDS , Bickerton Court , Much Marcle , Via Gloucester . E GGS , per dozen . Blue Orpington ( Browns ) , 10/6 ; R.IR ( Stevensons ) , 7/6 and 3/6 ; Silver Campines ( Jones ' ) , 6 / - ; Buff Orps . , 4/6 and 3/6 ; Salmon Faverolles , Anconas , Brown Leghorne , Indian Game . Silver Grey Dorking , 3/6 ; Table Crosses , 3/3 ; 15 if clears anreplaced ; carriage paid ; chicks double . - Mrs . RUSETON , How Caple , Ross - on - Wye . A CROSS - BRED DAIRY COW and CALF , good milker , FOR SALE , 5 years old.-A. COLE , Red House , Pontshill , Near Ross . FOR OR SALE , 6 h.p. De Dion Swift two Beater CAR , French grey , hood , screen , lamps , etc. , in perfect running order . £ 45 or offer . Apply , GRAY , Electricity Works , Ross . A GREAT BARGAIN . DENCE or APARTMENTS ; healthy , pleasant situation , moderate terms . - Write , A.Z. , Gasette Office , Ross . то 10 LET , with immediate possession , a good GARDEN at Duzmere . - Apply to Mr. HEWETT , Colinton , Ross . GARDEN , at Duxmere , TO LET.- 10 Apply , P. LEWIS , The Broome , Peterstow . TO LET , a little over Two Acres of Apply , letter , Box 19 , Gazelle Office , Ross . good MEADOW LAND at Merrivale.- with convenient buildings , close to Ross . NO LET , 5 acres MEADOW LAND , -Apply , G. PREECE , Grosvenor Vills , Ross . TO LET , TACK for CATTLE , Grass Radcliffe House , Wye - street , Ross . ROSS SECONDARY SCHOOL Lantern Lecture On SWISS MOUNTAINEERING By R. O. P. PADDISON Esq . ( Alpine Club ) , FRIDAY , 18th FEBRUARY , At 5.45 p.m. Admission 3d . HEREFORDSHIRE S.P.C.A. THE HUMANE SLAUGHTERING OF ANIMALS FOR FOOD . A MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE and Hay . - Apply , ED . JARVIS , Llangarron ROSS SECONDARY SCHOOL PUBLIC NOTICES . JOHN BRAWN , ACCOUNTANT , HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT . INCOME TAX AND RATE APPEALS PREPARED . MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED . BUSINESSES TRANSFERRED . BOOK DEBTS COLLECTED , INSURANCE , AND GENERAL BUSINESS AGENT . 1 EDDE - CROSS - STREET , ROSS . ( Opposite Swan Hotel ) . VILL the gentleman who took a Top return it to Wilton Court , where he will find his own . What in mistake on Wednesday last , kindly A LLANGARRON SCHOOL . DANCE will be held in the above Room on FRIDAY , FEBRUARY 13th . Proceeds in aid of Church Funds , Yorke's Band . Dancing 8 till 2. - Ladies , 1 / - ; Gentlemen , 1 / 6.- Refreshments at moderate charges . 31 - H.P . MOTOR CYCLE , with Sidecar Notice to £ 30 . Two - speed Bowden countershaf gear ; celebrated Triumph engine ; spring seat pillar ; lamp , horn and humerous spares.- Recently overhauled . In good running order.- Pash Cycles taken in part exchange . - BUTCHER and CASSON , Limited , Ross . 1914 GENT.'S CYCLE , perfectly new , Sturmey Archer 3 speed gear , Clincher tyres ; bargain , £ 4 10a . - Apply , Box 17 , Gazette Office , Ross . NOTICE , FARMERS and GRAZIERS . Three active weighty waggon mares which have proved in foal and passed by owner's vet . as to their condition , etc. , 5 to 8 years old , 16 to 17 hands high , warranted sound , good workers Calf Rearers .. BUSSEZ ALVES are offering a PRIZE for fed in all gears , free from sidebones or blemish , out of Alcreama " Calf Food , constant work from the time they were pur- chased . Prices from 20 guineas upwards , or would in February , 1914 . On FRIDAY , 13th FEBRUARY , at 4.30 p.m. , To advocate an appeal to the Urban District Council to pass bye - laws to make Humane Slaughtering Compulsory . Speaker R. O. P. PADDISON , Esq . The chair will be taken by 8. H. DRAKIN , Esq . Admission Free . All cordially invited . 66KYRLE " PICTURE PALACE , ROSS . Special Star Engagement LALLAH ROOKH , Dainty Comedienne , Character and Chorus Vocalist in P " NOBODY KNOWS . " The above artiste will appear in her latest comedy success , " The Deutcher Girl . " PICTURES . February 12-14 . JESS ( Feature Film over 4,000ft . ) . Demand for Justice . The Rest . Unwritten Law of the West . If we only knew . Longshanks posts a letter . Sammy , the Scorcher . Pair of Boots . - NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAMME . - We have secured , at great expense , for ONE WEEK ONLY , THE ROYAL BERNARDS ( ARTHUR and HILDA ) . Grand Evening Concert Tuesday , 17th Feb. , 1914 , On fil of Funda for Building a Parish Room ) , Me . O. 8. CONSTANCE'S ORCHESTRAL BAND , Assisted by several well - known Artistes . Reserved Beats , 2 / - ; Admission , 17- and 6d . Children , Half - price . In their Grent and Original Special Artistic introducing marvellous Comedy and Impersonations of well - known Celebrities and Characters , as performed by them BY ROYAL COMMAND Before Her Late Majesty Queen Victoria , times ) , and the present Monarch , His Majesty KING GEORGE V. undertake to give foals for mare's keep . Apply to be awarded at a ROSS STOCK MARKET His Late Majesty King Edward VII . ( three Contractors and Furniture Removers Yard , 87 , Lambs Conduit - street , Theobald's - road , London , W.O. Five minutes from all central stations . FOR a hundred small Larch OR SALE , by Tender , 5 Ash , 5 Beech , POLES . - For farther particulars and to view ,. apply W. HATTON , Howle Hill , Ross . POTATOES , small lots , now delivered in Ross direct to the consumer . - J . KEENE , Weir End . CAB 1,000 . " ABBAGE PLANTS FOR SALE , good strong Plants . All best sorts , 3s . per Also Drumheads for Cowa . - Apply , HENRY FROWEN , Mount Pleasant , Gorsley , Glos . IBBY'S " CREAM EQUIVALENT amongst all the Calf Foods in the world . Com- plete satisfaction guaranteed , and prompt delivery given . Price 15 / - per ewt . Carriage paid . Ross Cattle and Corn Markets attended . - Apply , DOUGLAS SMITH , Monmouth . MPORTANT TO MOTHERS . - Every 1. who values the and of her Child should use HARRISON'S " RELIABLE " NURSERY POMADE . OBе application kills all Nits and Vermin , beautifies and strengthens the Hair . In Tins , 41d . and 9d . Postage , id . - GEO . W. HARRISON , Chemist Reading . Sold by Chemists . Agent for Ross T. MATTHEWS , Chemist FOUND , February 9th , large cardboard Further particulars and dat of Market in da course . ISAAC DOWNING , " A marvellous and very fine entertainment . " -Her Late Majesty Queen Victoria . " One of the cleverest Acta I have seen . " . His Late Majesty King Edward VII . " As an example of Facial Mimicry , the best I have seen . " - His Majesty King George V. The Royal Bernards will also appear in their Screaming Burlesque Duologue , " THE WOMAN WHO DIDN'T TELL . " The Royal Bernards have the unique dis- tinction of being the only Variety Artistes who have been PERSONALLY commanded CHIMNEY to appear before three generations of the SWEEP AND FLUE CLEANER By appointment to H.M. Board of Works . ISAAC DOWNING is my well - known name , For sweeping chimneys extol'd by fame ; With machine and attendance by my side I'll sweep your chimneys , be they straight ar wide ; BOX , with label attached bearing the name , From a castle to a cottage I will attend Owner On the shortest notice from each friend . " Andrews , Passenger to Gloucester . " may have it on application , giving particulars of Good Soot I've always to sell , the same to A. WEBB , Glowstone Post Office , Which will suit all farmers well : Rosa . STR Then send your carts and load quick From my soot - house rick . TRAYED , to Broomhill , Lea Bailey , Observe the address , 48 , NEW - STREET , Grey SHEEP DOG , with white front . No ROSS : name on Collar . - If not claimed before February Some men can break stone , but can't cut 20th will be sold . diamonds . Royal Family . PICTURES : Feb. 16-18 . , THE CIRCUS CATASTROPHE ( Special Feature Film , over 3,000ft . ) . The Forest Ranger . Bobby's Father . A Fight for a Flirt . Dupin's Guardian . On the Road to Montserrat . Feb. 19-21 . BILLY'S BURGLAR . ( Special Feature Film , over 3,000ft . ) . The Red Barrier . A Fight in the Dark . Every Inch a Man . An Aerial Removal . Calino tries to get the Sack . The River Clyde . Doors open at 7.80 p.m. Commence at 8 . Matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays at Doors open at 2.30 $ p.m. Two Evening Performances Baturday - 6.80 and 8.80 . Doors open at 6 and 8 . Prices : 18. , 6d . , and 8d . Seats can be booked at the Palace . A DANCE WILL BE HELD IN THE WESTON ROOM , On TUESDAY , FEB . 17 , Commencing at 8 p.m. Admission 1s . 6d . AND A WHIST DRIVE On TUESDAY , FEB , 24 , Commencing at 7.45 . Admission le . CORN EXCHANGE , ROSS . THE ROSS PIERROT TROUPE Will give one of their up - to - date Concerts at the CORN EXCHANGE , ON TUESDAY , FEBRUARY 24 . On behalf of the PARISH CHURCH VESTRY FUND . Baritone : Mr. J. A. CAPEWELL ARTISTES : - Tenor : Mr. C. H. RAYMOND . Bolo Banjo : Mr. O. R. MAPP . Comedian : Light Comedian : Mr. A. J. RYALL . Mr. W. RAYMOND . Humorist : Mr. BERT RESTALL . Accompanist - Mr . BERT RESTALL and H. G. WATKINS . Commence at 8 . Doors open at 7.30 . Carriages at 10.30 . ADMISSION Reserved Seats , 3s . ( Family Tickets , to admit Four , 10a . 6d . ) ; Second Seats ( Reserved ) , 28 .; Back Beats , 1s . Plan of Room can be seen and Tickets obtained at Mesars , LAWRENO & FOWLER's , High Street . Tickets can also be obtained from any Member of the Troupe . Monster Sale OF BOOTS AND SHOES HATTON BROS . & CO . Beg to announce a LEARANCE SALE , and now OFFER the WHOLE of their superior and well - made Stock at Enormous Aggregate Reduction ! This Genuine Sale will be of short duration , terminating as soon as space is acquired for their unrivalled Stock in New Designs for the coming Season's Trade . INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED . PUBLIO NOTIOES . DON'T FORGET ! LAST WEEK OF BANNISTER'S GREAT CLOTHING SALE NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED . 41 , HIGH STREET , ROSS . Ross Conservative and Unionist Party . AN ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCE WILL BE HELD IN THE CORN EXCHANGE , ROSS , ON Monday , 16th February , 1914 , Commencing at 8 p.m. Admission , One Shilling each ( to include Refreshments ) . Mr. CONSTANCE'S STRING BAND will be in attendance . G.W.R .. EXCURSIONS . LUDLOW RACES . WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY , FEBRUARY 18th & 19th . DAY TRIP to BROMFIELD ( for the Race- course ) . Leave Ross , 10.45 a.m .; Mon- mouth ( Troy ) , 9.30 ; Monmouth ( May Hill ) , 9.34 ; Symonds Yat , 9.45 ; Lyd- brook Janation , 9.51 ; Kerne Bridge , 9.54 a.m. NOTE If the Races are postponed or abandoned , cheap facilities will not be given . то SATURDAY , FEBRUARY 21st . LONDON ( Pantomimes , & o . ) for HALF - DAY , 3 or 8 Days . Leave Ross , 11.50 .m .; Mitcheldean Road , 12 noon ; arrive 3.32 p.m. Half - day Fare 4/6 ( from Hereford 5 / - ) . For details , see bills , or send postcard to Stations or Offices . FRANK POTTER , General Manager . OUR CYCLE ACCESSORIES Are of THE FIRST quality . OUR PRICES ARE THE LOWEST . FRANK HILL & CO . MARKET - PLACE , ROSS . SCOTCH HATTON BROS . SEED POTATOES , and Co. , THE " WYE " BOOT MANUFACTURERS , HIGH - STREET , ROSS . S. SINCOCK'S ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE COMMENCES THIS DAY , and will CONTINUE FOR TWO WEEKS . for the Season 1914 . JUST A WORD to my numerous Cus- tomers of Ross and Distriot to let them know that I have bought a large quantity direct Scotch Seed Potatoes of early and late varieties , which will be to hand this month , and Prices will Reasonable . The quality of our seed has been well tested in the district this past six years , and has always given satisfaction . Farmers , please note . - Special prices for large quantities . ALL KINDS OF SALT KEPT IN STOCK . ROCK SALT , BAR SALT BEST BROAD SALT . Special Prices for Truck Loads to your nearest Station . BEST COOKING POTATOES Delivered to any part of the town at 4/6 per owt . W. J. BROWN , Genuine Reductions are made on all past - Fish , Fruit , Salt , and Potato Merchant , season Goods . There are DEPARTMENT . Bargains to be had in EVERY An early visit is respectfully solicited . As this Sale is for Cash only , no Goods can be permitted ' on appro . " during NOTE THE ADDRESS Sale - time . " S. SINCOCK , 40/41 , BROAD - STREET , ROSS - ON - WYE . A. M. LEWIS , Nottingham House , Millinery . We are now making our ROSS . FIRST DISPLAY OF EARLY SPRING MILLINERY And earnestly request our Customers to make a visit of inspection . ORDERS for COSTUMES and DRESSES will be received and executed without delay . The " Ross Gazette " Year Book , 1914 . Price 2d . A welcome companion in every home . - Advt . In Memoriam HUGHES . - In loving memory of my dear husband , Joseph Edward Hughes , who died February 10th , 1911. From his loving wife and children . Rest , rest in peace , hts tolls on earth are o'er , Sorrow shall sting and sickness waste no more : Hard was our task from such a one to part , Whilst fond remembrance clings around the heart . A. W. URSELL , Waterice Monumental Works 10 , CANTILUPE - ROAD , ROSS . SOLE AGENT for this District for the beautiful BILVER GREY CORNISH GRANITE . These Monuments supplied at about Half the Price of other Granites . Established 23 Years . W. G. STORR - BARBER , гов BEST MONUMENTAL WORK IN ALL ITS BRANCHES . BATISFACTION GUARANTEED . ESTIMATES FREE . ROSS ( LATE OVERTON ) . WORKS LEOMINSTER ( ESTAB , 1840 ) . The " Ross Gazette " Year Book , 1914 . Price 2d . A welcome companion in every home . - Advt . B COMPANY . 7 1st Battalion Herefordshire Regiment ORDERS . RECRUITS . - Any smart young man desirous of enlisting into the above Company can do so at N.C.O.'s and Men of the Company . 54 , Over - Ross Street , Ross any time on application to the Drill Hall , or to Telephone 69 . The Ross Gazette , Ltd. , PRINTERS , PUBLISHERS , STATIONERS , BOOKSELLERS , ACCOUNT BOOK MAKERS , & o . 44. High - street , Ross . CLARKE'S B41 PILLS can be relied upon to cure , in elther sex , all acquired or constitutional Discharges from the Urinary Organs , Gravel and Pains in the back . Free from Mercury , Established up- wards of go years . In boxes 4s 6d each , of all Chemists LECTURE . - A lecture will be given by the Adja . tant in the Drill Hall , Hereford , on Saturday , the 14th inst , at 6 - p.m . It is requested that all available Officers and N.C.O.'s will attend . Refreshments will be provided from 5 to 6 p.m. DRUMS , ETC. - AH Drums , Bugles , Etc. , belong- ing to the Company , must be returned to the Drill Hall , Ross , by the 17th , or will be charged for , ( Signed ) R. GREATREX YATES , ( Capt . ) , Commanding B Company . SHROPSHIRE YEOMANRY , O SQUADRON . Young men wishing to join should apply to and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the World , or sent Sergeant Steward , Ashfield , Ross ; or to Corpl . for sixty stamps by the makers , The Lincoln and Midland Butcher . Counties Drug Company , Lincoln . G. L. PARNELL , S.S.M. The Ross Gazette . THURSDAY , FEBRUARY 12th , 1914 . LOCAL NEWS . Genuine Reductions in High - class Boot and Shoes at HATTON BROS . and Co. Stoc must be cleared to maké room for New Sea son's Goods . - Advt . WESTON - UNDER - PENYARD . - A dance will b 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 - Adut . 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 in 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 , were prosecuted ( convicted , two ; dis charged , nil ) , and five were otherwise dealt with . The Society's Inspector made 200 visits of supervision . two 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 . LOCAL TRADERS AND INSURANCE . - At the Townhall on Tuesday evening , a regrettably small number of members of the Ross Trail- ers ' Association listened to a most instructive and highly interesting address on the many intricate questions involved in the ordinary insurance policy . The subject was most ably dealt with by an expert from Bristol , and a general discussion ensued at the close of the address . Numerous questions were replied to , and a very profitable time was spent hy those present . PIERROTS AT BODENHAM - The popularity of the Ross Pierrot Troupe is still spreading . On Tuesday last they gave a concert in the Bodenham Schools , in aid of the funds of the Herefordshire General Hospital . The Vicar . 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 Eodenham for several years . The Pierrots will give a concert in the Corn Exchange on February 21th . Seats should he tooked at once , as the concert will undoubtedly pro re a great attraction . t b FIRST CATCH OF SALMON - Saltion fishing in the Wye has now become of wide in . terest , and from all quarters the report appear to be most favourable . At Symond's . Yat during the past week end , three fish t were landed , two by Mr. Faulkner , weighing 20lbs . and 211lbs . 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 weighin a 2lbs . A pike weighing 261hs , 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 sue- cessful sale of household furniture and effects under instructions from the executors of the A late Mr. G. Lock . Small mahogany table . m 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 lo ve changed hands at most satisfactory prices . HATTON BROS . and Co.'s Monster Clearance Sale of Boots and Shoes commences this day fa ( Thursday ) -Advt . was C Co T d те n Cu DO KYRLE PICTURE PALACE - Some excellent pictures are being shown at the Kyrle Picture in Palace this week . The feature .m for the M first part of the week's prog imme Oliver Twist , " adapted from Charles T Dickens ' great novel , and was certainly n very fine production . The feature film for po the remainder of this week is Jess , " which is nother exceptionally good film . The pro- to prietor has now made fresh arrangements regarding the supply of the pictures , and th th change of the agency is responsible for the se better films he now obtains . The variety Lo turn for next week is also a very special at- traction , " The Royal Bernards , " who have of three times appeared before Rovalty . Par- ticulars of their performances will he seen in our advertisement columns . se ex ho cla BUTTER . - We are now giving very special quality at 1/2 per lb. , also Choicest Colonial at 1/3 . th Please favour with trial order . G. A. WILLIS & Co. , The " Kyrle " Supply Stores , High Street . Ross . - Advt . H M SIL th an FOR EXCELLENCE , AND LIGHTNESS THE ROM- FORD NOURISHING STOUT is unequalled . It is easily digested , and is in all ways by far an the most suitable for invalids , and its low price brngs it within the reach of all . Pints , tio 2s . 6d . per dozen . - W . J. SADLER and SON . road - street , are the agents for Ross . - Advt . SAT he Sch hee ROYAL AGRICULTURAL BENEVO- last SO . tion Ma and per LENT INSTITUTION . The annual election of pensioners will take ed place in June next . Each half - guinea en- sch titles the subscriber to one vote . The pen- sions are for life , and are £ 40 a year to man and wife , £ 20 to a woman , and £ 26 to a pov man . Applicants , who in the past have been subscribers to the institution , will have credit the for the subscriptions paid by them in the wa shape of votes . Since the last election the cor following church offertories in the district Ch have been paid through the local hon . sec- retary , but by a regrettable oversight they were not all transferred from one account to the other until after the 31st December last , and consequently do not appear in the the published list . Llangarren Church Tretire Church Brampton Abbotts Church Lea Church ... 18 6 8 He Ma per £ s . d . hee 14 3 го 1 11 6 and 3 16 8 to Bridstow Garway Bla 11 to Marstow 1 12 1 Wr FREDERICK COOPER . oth Local Hon . Sec . unt Ma Son wa wit str Scotch Seed Potatoes . There is no doubt about it ! The presenting is the best time for booking your order wh of Seed Potatoes . We can give very th low quotations for all leading varieties . POTATO FERTILIZER produces enoruncus crops of sound tubere . £ 4 10 per Ton . BUSSELL & PIKE , 501 she ne WYE VALLEY SEED ESTABLISHMENT ROSS - ON - WYE . sp qu |