Ross Gazette 5th February 1914 - Page 8
Ross Gazette 5th February 1914 - Page 8
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| Date | 05/02/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 5th February 1914 |
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ING . GAINS . ERS MOUTH . sed , but he had great supply the managers with suitable candi- ill the Council school d . Eighteen teachers esignations , and staffs The committee were teachers as quickly iries could he made . , and the position in und themselves at the the fact that since the ed in they had hoped an amicable solution that it was apparent ent could not be made , fill the places of the e out on strike . He at he would secure affs , for all the schools . 4 r . Nicholls insists that able to discover not a union has deserted , on to go on with the erer , and that the to secure teachers is the inevitableness of Those standing aloof only hope that one or RATE WAR . N OPERATION . ntal emigrant is being or £ 5 . to other North 415 ; the Atlantic s the Evening Stan fight fares came down g companies saw the other's thiropts , and elese years ago , you k as a sterare pas- done the companies r this time limiting total sterage gressive cut- . " but en away in the past , sou con will again . fight the Hamburg- etatul for a larger of the Norddeutscher . pants of the trans- he duration of the wf its huge Gem company is est move of the Ham- amping of the Cana- blishment f a new g and Canada . This pane e divening yian migrant- . now rth of England to rs , to the German t.r es have not retali Continental rates to reduced Hamburg- Norddeutscher- the The next move in with anxiety by the rate war always SWATERPIPE . S £ 2.00 BOOTY . are anxious to find during the week- here in the dis- waterpine many feet a brken neck , and alue early £ 2.000 . berr is Mrs. Marry " Touse , West Heath- of the bedroom win- the thief ' entered by pocketed all the in the room , and te . Hs chief prize consisting of three The pearls were eighed 636 grains , fastened with an enap with a dia- e was also an extra p for use in one Stolen included nine , ring , an old Rus arms attached , s and Cuprd in gold , Florida , has already oreigner , and Rear xty - four cases . ived . The ve sacks of letters for New York were Railway Station , e to pin there ek weather . WAYS BRIGHT e Iron - Ox Tablets . then the system , disorders which you when you are w..50 Tablets 1- Iron - Ox Remedy eet , London , S.W. OX гs . so Tablets Is . 350 Tablets 4 . Colman Debenham . Picture Framing Of every kind done on the Premises at the Lowest Prices . 200 PATTERNS OF MOULDINGS to select from . Special attention given to the Repairing of Old Frames . A large assortment off inexpensive PRINTS , PHOTOGRAVURES , and ORIGINAL WATER - COLOURS always in stock . Gloucester - road ( opposite G.P.O. ) , THE WEEK'S GARDENING . FLOWERS AND FRUIT . Glasses or bowls containing bulbs growing in water do not need to have the water changed , but more should be added as that in the vessel is absorbed by the plant . The added water should be raised to a similar tem- perature to that in the room - not icy cold . " The lesser periwinkle is a most accommoda- among which the pretty blue flowers nestle ; these are borne over a lengthened period . It will succeed better under trees than most plants , while its evergreen character is also in its favour , and as a town plant it can be re- commended . There ROSS - ON - WYE . majority of gardeners prefer to sow early in the new year . In districts where the onion fly is very prevalent it is a good plan now to sow thinly in boxes or pans of good soil , placed in the glass to make them sturdy , and when moderate heat . The seedlings are kept near about two inches high they are transplanted two and a half to three inches apart in boxes of rich soil . f THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , AGRICULTURAL NOTES . BY A PRACTICAL FARMER FEBRUARY 5 , 1914 Alseases . The latter Order , by the bye , Mr. Runciman has promised to revise . CANADIAN NOTES : ( FROM OUR OWN CORRESTONTENT . ) MONTREAL , Jannery It is satisfactory to find that this Minister thinks something more ought to be done for the veterinary profession . He disagrees with the idea that as motor - cars are coming more THE ROYAL SHOW . into vogue the veterinary surgeon is likely to The prize - sheet issued by the Royal Agri- be swept out of existence . It would be far The new session of Parliament is cultural Society of England for live stock , cheaper to spend a few thousands & year more ander way , but not all our honoured legis Poultry , produce , implements , & c . , for the veterinary surgeons in order that they quite happily settled down to the Digist . U might help to stamp out swine - fever and other though the capital of the Dominion , has n show to be held at Shrewsbury from June diseases , and thereby save tens of thousands and above enough accommodation , and win 30th to July 4th next , showe that the of pounds in compensation . He had been con- liament meets there is always something o total value of the prizes offered ( inclusive of sidering a scheme which he hoped to put scramble for dwelling places on the part ui champion prizes , special prizes , and medals ) before the Development Commission for M.P.s who have to make the city their tem , r is £ 11,700 , of which £ 2,188 are contributions strengthening the veterinary profession . from the Shrewsbury local committee , £ 2,606 was absolutely necessary that greater assist - lodgings have been made more grans by It home . This year the rigours of the hu 12s . 6d . from various breed societies , and ance should be given from national funds in sudden " cold snap . " Just nt the ime the sree £ 793 10s . from other sources . the education of veterinary surgeons . As the show will be held in the district of certain that the horse population was going away look which marks the flat or hose hunter It was ware filled with M.P. , wearing that ainas , far Welsh ponies , Hereford cattle , Welsh cattle , down , but there was much work for veterinary the thermometer dropped down to an aut Shropshire sheep , Kerry Hill ( Wales ) sheep , surgeons to do with cattle , sheep , and pige , below zero , and , while the cold was eingewan Welsh mountain sheep , an extended and he wished to see professors on whom it is not the kind of weather in which one si ling classification has been provided for each of we could rely for doing that research work in moses rapidly from the cold air shtet these breeds . In the horse section prizes regard to animals which distinguished scien- amounting to £ 3,795 are offered , and the tists had been doing for human beings . the armth of apartment after airtint . The " Coronation " Challenge Cup , value £ 50 , is fir t eloquanes of the season is , tirer , som offered for the best Suffolk stallion . what marrod by a prevalence of cods ad conse quout hoarseness on the part of the urators . and The prizes in the cattle section aggregate £ 3,118 , and those for sheep £ 2,171 . In the i produce section two new features will be ' prizes for bacon and ham , and also for bottled fruits . In the bacon and hams classes the exhibitors must be the curer and bonâ- fide owner of the pigs , which must be bred in the United Kingdom . • . Early in April choose , if possible , showery weather for planting out . Young onion planta are set six inches to nine inches or more ting plant , forming a dense dark - green carpet apart , in rows twelve inches to fifteen inches apart , on beds which have been prepared with very great care . The soil can hardly be too rich , or too finely broken up , or made too firm for onions . Preparation commences in autumn with trenching and manuring , and the top is experienced in rearing calves , and , are several varieties , in- spit is dug over again before spring sowing or cluding double , white , and variegated leaf transplanting . A newly - sown onion bed should forms . The larger periwinkle is also very be as smooth as it is possible to make it . beautiful , but likes more favourable conditions . To maintain a supply of cut flowers during August and September for home decoration and also to brighten the herbaceous and shrubbery borders , there is nothing to sur- pass the perennial sunflowers . Few plants are more accommodating as to soil and situa- tion , though deep digging and liberal manur ing , if the soil is poor , will be helpful . They are so free in growth , and increase so rapidly , that it is worth while lifting the roots late in October each year , at the same time freely stirring and manuring the ground . Box edgings , when neatly trimmed . annu- ally , surpass any other live " edging , whether used for the edges of flower - beds or borders , or on each side of the walks in the kitchen garden . But when allowed to grow without restraint they are not only an eye- sore , but also harbour , all manner of pests . Any hedgings in this condition should be dug out , and only the young rooted pieces planted thickly in their place . This work may be done at any time now when the weather permits . in Now is the proper time to plant the tubers of ranunculus and anemones to bloom May or June . They delight in a rich soil , if not too heavy , and it should be deeply dug and well broken up . Some well - rotted manure may be incorporated , but it must be put down deeply , not to come in contact with the roots , which should be planted two inches deep . If the soil is heavy , leaf - mould and sand may be put under and over the tubers . If frost occurs after planting a covering of litter will be a great advantage . in The winter heliotrope ( Petasites fragrane ) is worthy of more notice than it sometimes re- ceives . The scent is very pronounced , some- what similar to the well - known cherry pie ( Heliotropium peruvianum ) , and if grown Fats and placed in the greenhouse or sitting- room when in flower very few plants afford so rich a perfume , although perhaps the peculiar almond - like scent may not be agreeable to all . Although highly valued for the fragrance of its blossoms produced now , precautions should be taken when introducing it into the flower border . A good plan is to enclose the roots in a large flower - pot plunged in the soil , or the roote will spread , Ornamental shrubs are often grown in the herbaceous or mixed border , but it is desir able to check their roots each winter , other- wise they will rob the soil of much nourish- ment that ought to be available for the more legitimate occupants . The thrusting of a sharp spade well down into the soil all round the shrub , and nearly as far away from the main stem as the branches extend , is a rough When sowing onions outdoors from mid February to mid - March , when it is essential that the ground be in very good working con dition , many growers add a special compost of earth and pigeon's dung or some artificial fer tiliser to the drills . Weeds must be kept under , but at the same time the soil must not be unduly loosened or drawn up to the bulbs . The commencement of bulbing " and of ripening are critical times ; after the bulbs have attained to their full size a continuance of watering will injure them . tem- 1 SMOKE AND LIVE STOCK . Some interesting notes have been compiled- on this subject as the result of investigations by the Agricultural Department of Leeds Uni- versity . Various farmers , whose misfortune it is to farm in a smoke - laden atmosphere , have reported that young stock of all classes are seriously affected . Foals , for example , do very well so long as they are with their dams , but lose flesh and grow weak as soon as they have to live on grass . Great difficulty like horses , cows require extra care and feeding , the milk yield being injuriously affected . One breeder has found it advisable to change his breeding stock every few years , as the smoke causes them to be more liable to illness . Sheep are so seriously affected that they are rarely kept in the smoky districts round Leeds . Not only is it found that injury is suffered by the impurities deposited on the grass , but the blackening of the wool causes a depreciation in the market value of the animals . Post - mortem show the effects of both ingestion and in- often halation of matter carried in smoke . Although this is a trouble that is most serious in the manufacturing areas , it probably applies to the immediate neighbourhood of all large towns , and is a consideration worth remem . bering when farming in such a locality is contemplated . • examinations . MUTTER PEAS . the A sowing may now be made of cauliflowers and Brussels sprouts in a house with a perature of 45deg . to 50deg . , When the seed- fings have made a rough leaf or two they should be transplanted into boxes about 24in . to Sin . apart , which will give them room to grow till the weather becomes sufficiently favourable for planting them out . With this A reference to these peas was made in heat the plants will soon require plenty of annual report of the consulting chemist to air to prevent them getting drawn , and they the Highland and Agricultural Society , a should be transferred to a cold frame aspecimen having been submitted to him for It was found to contain 1-76 per cent of oil and 34-09 per cent . of albu- minoids , and was , therefore , a good normal sample . He thought that it was well , how ever , to remind farmers that under certain conditions the mutter variety of peas ex- principle appears to be dissipated by means hibits poisonous properties . active soon as the weather is sufficiently mild . . Mint can be easily forced in early spring in a warm frame or greenhouse with a tem- perature of about 60deg . Lift a number of roote from the open ground , and plant them in the slightly - warmed frames or in boxes in soil to be placed in the greenhouse . In either case the plants must be kept well watered , for mint flourishes in moist soil . Grown under these conditions fresh young growths are soon obtained which have a fine flavour in use . Where the culture is in boxes roots should be lifted successively from the open ground . This ensures a constant supply of fresh shoots . Even at this season of the year certain caterpillars feed whenever the weather is at all mild on winter greens and any other vegetation available , and do great damage . They are from an inch to an inch and a - half long , and are called surface caterpillare , be- cause they hide in little cells beneath the surface of the soil , venturing forth at night to feed . They turn into chrysalids in April , and a month later into moths , which lay egge like poppy seeds near the ground on garden plants and weeds . Perhaps one of the best ways of checking the depredations of these caterpillars is by scattering fresh fine soot round the plants where they are most active . Finely - powdered lime may be mixed with the soot . analysis . The of heat , and it is held that after such treat- ment the peas may be taken safely for food . Quite recently an action was taken against a firm of corn merchants in Hull to recover £ 100 damages for the death of three foals and deterioration of live stock , alleged to be due to the presence of a poisonous substance or poisonous substances in mutter peas . Lengthy evidence was given on both sides , and the defence was that death was more likely to have occurred from over - feeding of The jury disagreed , and the the animals . case against the defendants failed . In view of the fact that on several occa sions suspicion had been raised against mutter peas as being quite safe for feeding purposes , an investigation has been under- taken in order to ascertain the definite con- stitution of these peas , and what variation occurs in the proportion of active or poison- ous principles , if any are found to be present . WHEAT VARIETIES . Comparative trials of varieties cannot fail to be of practical interest and assistance in these days of the unrestricted multiplication and booming of varieties . Trials were made last year by the Department of Agriculture for Ireland in continuation of some experi ments made in 1912 to ascertain the value and general suitability of the varieties Red Fife , Burgoyne's Fife , Red Chaff White , and Queen Wilhelmina . The two varieties of Fife " strong " wheat or wheats of high milling quality ; Red Chaff White , although of lower strength , " is a variety generally acceptable to millers , while Queen Wilhelmina is a heavy yielding white variety of inferior quality to the three A search on a mild evening with a lantern will probably reveal a number of the cater- pillars , and they can then be destroyed . It possible to poison them by spraying the plants , but in a vegetable garden this is at- tended with such risk as to make the vege but simple and effective method of attaining washing . At any rate , efforte are necessary represent what may be termed tables unsafe to eat , even after careful to rid gardens of the pests ; for if not battled with they will multiply and become even more destructive in a few months ' time . this end . Chrysanthemum leaf rust shows itself in the form of numerous . small brown or snuff- coloured spots on the leaves . If allowed to be- come really abundant it interferes with the functions of the leaves and kills the plant . All the spotted leaves , must be promptly removed and burnt , and the healthy foliage should be thoroughly sprayed with a ounce of sulphide of potassium in two and a- half gallons of tepid water . Both sides of the foliage should receive the spray , and if the soil about the plant is well sprinkled with it the spores by which the pest is perpetuated will be destroyed . THE QUALITY OF THE DAILY LIFE . The one great truth to which we all need to come is that a successful life lies not in doing this . or going there , or possessing something solution of anelse - it lies in the quality of the daily life . It is just as surely success to be just and courteous to servants or companions or the chance , comer , as it is to make a noted speech before an audi ence , or write a book , or make It is achieven.ent on the spiritual side of things ; it is the extension of our life here into the spiritual world that is alone of value . This extension is achieved . this growth towards higher things is attained , by our habitual atti- tude of mind . It develops by truth and love and goodness , it is stunted by every envious thought , every unjust or unkind act . THE VEGETABLE GARDEN . . Some onion - growers , and especially those who grow for exhibition , favour an autumn sowing for spring transplanting , but the million dollare . a CANADIAN PACIFIC DIRECT SERVICE FROM GREAT BRITAIN . TO AND THROUGH CANADA BY MAGNIFICENT " EMPRESS " STEAMERS AND COMFORTABLE EXPRESS TRAINS SPECIAL CARE TAKEN OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN EMIGRANTS DEMAND FOR LABOUR Farm Hands and Domestic Servants are particularly wanted all along the line of the Canadian Pacific Railway . Write for Sailing Bills and Booklets entitled " The Western Provinces of Cañada " and " Canada for Women " sent post free on application to CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LONDON : 62-65 , Charing Cross , S.W .; 67-68 . King William Street , E.C. LIVERPOOL : Royal Liver Building . Plerhead . BRISTOL : 18 , St. Augustine's Parade , GLASGOW : 120 , St. Vincent Street , BELFAST : 41 , Victoria Street . or Local Agents everywhere . ROSS HEAVY HORSE SOCIETY . GRANT SANCTIONED FOR ROSS . AN OLD BANK BALANCE . The announcement that the grant of £ 40 had been made by the County Live Stock he Ross Society was received Committee to with great satisfaction at the meeting of the committee held at the King's Head Hotel , Ross , on Thursday evening , when Alderman T. Preece presided . Others present were Mr. W. Rudge ( secretary ) , Mr. E. Bellamy , Mr. W. E. Taylor , Mr. C. Edwards , Mr. T. P. Preece , Mr. J. Addis , Mr. J. Keene , Mr. T. D. Ivens , Mr. E. Hone , Mr. J. G. Protheroe , and Mr. A. W. Watkins . ILLNESS OF THE SECRETARY . The CHAIRMAN said that as requested at E. Rudge , expressing the deep sympathy of the last meeting he had written to Mr. A. the members of the society to him in his very serious illness , and expressing a hope that he would soon be amongst them again . Mrs Rudge had replied saying how both she and Mr. Rudge appreciated their kindness . He that Mr. Rudge was a shade better that was sure they would all be pleased to know afternoon ( hear , hear ) . THE GRANT . SMUGGLERS , A question of some importance which will como before th : American Congress hetore long and which will probably als ree - ive the considera tion of our L'arliament is conueeted with the patrolling of the border between Canada and the United States . Maminetti , the United States Commissioner - General of Immigration , has just returned to Wag , after a prolonged tour the Pacife Coast . Mr. Caminetti finds that wing to the lax system of frontier patrols there is a es fara ste samount o smiggling taking place tween Canna an the States the smuggled riccie lag hinamen and other Orientals widt dit to get into the country in any Ger way . clorate er bares against the practice since the jis hartly up to us to take snggling is chiefly from Canada , but it is probable th our lover dent will nudertake some measure of -operation with the American Government in pu ing stop to the practice . With some the sands of miles of frontier to look after , much of it througa id and difficult country , the task of pati olling the borderline is not an easy one seine which will deal with the matter at all aul Mr. Camine : ti is flading it difficult to frame a ively . suggled in cox siderable quantities , and these can Coin and other articles are also be taken throuh rugged and inaccessible country even more easily than Chinamen . But the Royal Arth - West Munted Police - the " Riders of the s " -have ad far more serious problems than Shuggling to dei with , and if any scheme is evolved u which they take a hand it will probably be successful . THE COLD SNAP . The CHAIRMAN said the question of the grant had been discussed at the County Live Stock Committee at Hereford , and though he had some difficulty in getting the committee to make this grant , owing to the matter not having been more widely advertised , he weather line these last few days Cold , not pointed out that it would have been grossly unfair to Ross , as they were the first to move grant was not allowed , as they were all ready in this Heavy Horse Society scheme , if the Ross was a little too sharp , and that they to go on with the work . He was told that had their eyes open too wide . Their action had caused jealousy in the county , but it was all the more credit to them in Ross for ( Hear , hear ) . Eventually he prevailed upon being so sharp ( Mr. Protheroe : They say you have got to come to Ross to be sharpened ) . Ross Society had received the following let- the committee to make the grant , and the ter from Mr. W. Nixon , the county live stock officer : - Heavy Horse Society in Ross was formally " Your application for a grant to the approved by the County Live Stock Commit- tee at their meeting on Wednesday . " To use a favourite slang phrase the Aretio cicle had nothing on " Montreal in the cold exeded in a record for over half a century , dave people indoors and kopt them there hud- bag stove and radiator . Not at any time did the temperature rise abova 22 below zero for a couple of days , that being the r worded maximum while the minun was min 43 or two degrees below the fow eit temp rate of re past 50 years . Con- tions were steerable on the streut . Granny that offered shelter from Every an wiad an led was take a Ivantage of by peles- triaris , ned . losg his contempt for the wather io en lition of a lifetime were being I wa amo ight on the streets to see Lime - horet , medy of snow friction applied to and , tes . Cara were good Samaritans apy whopp t ints of " ; den e a the i t PH lut s b + .ti 14 . ri 180 to administer this first aid hey found wandering about veiseks or ente . teraced the workings of phavoo with the Really every train coming any stage was au bor two All ou work o bilfias stopped vare great mber of -terac grent Vorsters id ot to await we Out - o - door workers emry tire city , the road 3.100 men employed on the m10 were carters . As ei 50 day , the singla the double carters $ 5.50 , it is ested that will cost the city $ 10,000 bofore tt tid the time ) eaters $ 5.5 the streets are e cared . MORE MORMONS . The Very Best . THE 018 REG PER LB. AFTERNOON DIGESTIVE TEA LOCAL AGENTS THE INDIA AND CHINA TEA COMPANY , GROCERS AND PROVISION MERCHANTS ; WINE SPIRITS , AND BEER DEALERS . Local Branch - 33 , HIGH STREET , ROSS . Orders sent by Post receive special attention . ESTABLISHED UPWARDS OF HALF - A - CENTURY . Alton Court Brewery Co. ROSS , ( LIMITED ) BREWERS , MALTSTERS , AND MINERAI WATER MANUFACTURERS , FAMILY ALES AND STOUT BREWED FROM LOCAL BARLEY MALT AND HOPS . Retailed Price List on application . " MARKETS . POULTRY . CORN . HINTS FOR THE HOME . CARE OF TEAPOTS AND COFFEEPOTS . cleaning . Just why they are Tea and coffeepots require very thorough set aside by Ross , Thursday . -There was a great de mand for dressed poultry , and trade was brisk all round , with a fair number of dealers and buyers present . Dressed turkeys made many housewives with that air of resign- 1s . and 1s . 2d . per lb .; geese , 10d . to 1s . per ment that means " we will wash you after Ib .; ducks , from 1s . to Is . 1d .. per lb .; all the dishes have been washed " is one of chicken , 5s . 6d . to . 6s . 6d . per . couple ; live those mysteries not explainable , unless , per- fowls from 3s . 6d . to 4s 6d . per couple ; rab- has it be that the old method of doing bite , from 8d . to 10d . each . Eggs were again things as mother did clings as a tradition or rather scarce , and they were quickly dispos- duty to be sacredly performed . It is so ed of at 8 for 1s , wholesale , and 7 for 18. much easier to follow an example " more retail , Butter made from 1s . 4d . to ls . 5d . honoured in the breach than observance " per lb. retail ; and 18. 3d . per lb. wholesale . than to think out better methods . Coffee While the call spell was at its wort , a pity of and tea are too frequently allowed to stand Marmions from Salt Lake City came in from the in their respective pots too long to be good West headed for St. John's , where they will go Ross , Thursday . Small market . Dull for either the , drinker or the pot .. alar one of the boats bound for England . trade on barleys . Advanced prices paid for Most pots have seams in them that easily Perhaus owing to the unaccustomed cold , they seed oats . Wheat unchanged . Wheat , become clogged , and are not readily cleaned were not at all communicative about their affairs white , 4s . to 48. 1d .; wheat , red , 4s . to 4s . if neglected even for a day . The leaves or nor were they willing to state whether Mormonismid .; barley , malting , 26s . to 34s .; barley , grounds should be turned from the pot and was prospering or the reverse . Several feminine grinding , 238 , to 23s . 6d .; oats , white , 20s . cold water used for rinsing . members were in the party as well as one or two to 256. oats , black , 20s . to 23s .; peas , 48. with boiling water , dry , and place if possible Wash the pot in clear hot water . Rinse children . Every ones an a while such a party 3d to 48. 4d .; beans , 4s . 4d .; hay , 50s . to where light and air may have free access to 57s . 6d . olover . 55s . to 60s .; straw , 47s . 6d . mesto Montreal bound for England , thara to pisk up converts to the faith . None of the party London , Monday - Market quiet , inactive . the interior . It may be advisable occasion- were from Cardstone , Alberta , which is the head English wheat 6d . cheaper on the week , ally to fill the pot with cold water to which a bit of soda has been added , and place over quarters of Cauadian Mormonism white 32s . 6d . to 24s . 6d .. and red ditto 32s . the fire to heat slowly until it reaches the to 348. Foreign and American 3d . cheaper . boiling point , then seald , dry , and air the pot . This was considered as highly satisfactory . said the object of this grant was to encourage The CHAIRMAN , in reply to a question , the small holders in the county , for they would have the services of the horses chosen at half the fee , provided their rantel was not 100 acres . His opinion was that there should att ha over £ 100 per annum , or their acreage over be no back sliding with regard to the nomina- tions , and those who promised to take these effect that they would pay the service fees nominations should sign an agreement to the ( hear , hear ) , which would be a guarantee for the money . He thought they would have no nominations . They already had over 70 now . difficulty whatever in getting 90 to 100 Mr. TAYLOR proposed that every member should pay his 5s . subscription to the society , and also sign a contract agreeing to pay the service fees on or before the 24th June . Mr. E. HONE seconded , and it was carried . It was understood that they now had quite a sufficient number of nominations to go on with the society , and the selection of a horse . AN OLD SOCIETY'S BANK BALANCE . Mr. PROTHEROE said when he was in Gloucester a few days previously , he was in- formed that a Shire Horse Society was form- ed in Ross some thirty years ago , and when that society was wound up , about 25 years ago , and the horses sold , there was a surplus of £ 35 , and that sum was placed in the bank , The experiments were continued in order and there it had been up to the present time . to ascertain the value of the four varieties in He wondered whether this newly formed different soils , two centres exhibiting strong society could not succeed to that money . If contrasts in this respect being chosen , The it had been a limited liability company , the soil of one centre is described as a strong money would have been divided up amongst loam , and that of the other centre as a light . the shareholders . He took it that this newly gravelly loam with gravelly subsoil . As a re- formed society succeeded the old society . He sult Queen Wilhelmina produced remarkably could give fuller details , but instead of doing good crops at both centres . It is inferior in that publicly , he would propose that the quality to the three other varieties , but its Chairman should be appointed to make in- high productivity on soils varying so much quiries and ascertain whether that money makes it a variety to which the attention of , could be handed over to them ( hear , hear ) . wheat growers may be safely directed . Com- Mr. HONE seconded . and it was carried , paring the two Fifes and Red Chaff White the CHAIRMAN remarking that he should first , there was found to be only a small dif- be only too pleased to do what he could in ference between them in regard to yield . This remark applies to the results at both centres . In point of quality , Red Fife is highest , and is closely followed by Burgoyne's Fife ; Red Chaff White is inferior to both , and on ac- count of its equal yielding capacity is pro bably a less profitable variety to cultivate . others . THE RAILWAY RUSH . In former letters I think I have spoken of the tremendous strides that have been made by the railways during the past season , and the enormous addition that has been made to the railway mileage of the Bountry . A further analysis of the railway statistics shows that nearly a quarter of the amount constructed has been in the province of Alberta , and an Alberta correspondent is mist enthusiastic on the question of what this means to the province's progress . The whole of the West is being threaded with lines of steel at a rate that almost incredible . Even now that winter has ut a stop to active construction supplies are and accumulated ready for a record rush of work the spring . During the last two years 300 miles more of rail have been laid than during the whole of the six preceding years , and those years were considered record years in their time . the matter . for there was no advantage tooing rished to the rail head at various points be gained by allowing that money to remain in the bank . If they could get hold of some of the people who were connected with that old society , it would be a good thing . SELECTION OF A HORSE . It was reported that several applications had been made by owners for the loan of thoroughbred horses to the society , and the Selection Committee Mr. J. E. Jones , Mr. W. E. Taylor , and Mr. E. Bellamy was authorised to go through those applications , and then interview the owners of the best The experience gained in this and previous seasons shows that Red Fife and Burgoyne's Fife produce the best crops when sown in the spring . Red Fife is an exceptionally poor tillerer , and it is therefore necessary to sow more seed of this than of the heavier tiller ing varieties ; on most soils eighteen stones per statute aere is not too great a quantity of horses , and that they be given a free hand Beed . Queen Wilhelmina and Red Chaff to make a selection , provided they did not White should be sown in the autumn , but the exceed a sum of £ 220 for the season . latter , on light soils , may be sown up to the end of February . The CHAIRMAN said there would also A KOBHER STRIKE Toronto has at the present time one of the most mique strikes in the history of Ontario on its s . It is the strike of thirteen members of the and Hagaalaris Association , a big Jewish organ- obstinate about be- Town , country and American flour quiet , un- changed . Grinding barley slow , unchanged ; malting ditto slow , unchanged . British and WASHING GLASSWARE . Russian oats slow , unchanged . Maize steady , Wash your glassware in two waters if it and 8d . dearer . on the week . Beans dull , becomes dusty , using an old toothbrush to and 6d . to 9d . cheaper on the week . Peas clean places which are firm , unehanged . Lentils steady , but quiet . Arrivals : British and Foreign wheat , 2,819 ; coming clear . and 67,299 ; harley , 3,946 and 14,6314 oats , ie sufficient . 2,299 and 95,627 maize , nil and 22,718 ; malt , 22,885¸nd nil ; beans , 382 and 4.373 ; peas , 595 and 3.305 quarters ; flour , 28,081 and 87 , 818 sacks . SPECIAL FARMERS UNION REPORT . ( This is a Farmer's report for Farmers , etc. , and records the actual impressions and ex- perfences of Farmers in the several De- partments of Hereford Market . ) If regularly used one water Pour a dishpan full of hot water and wash the glass with a clean cloth , using plenty of good soap . Keep the water hot , and let the glass lie in it until hot also . Dry quickly on a dry , soft cloth . Soap is essential to secure clearness and brilliancy . Every little crease and projection will glitter and scintillate with varying colours , a plea sure to behold . WHEN TO DRINK . It is a good plan to drink a tumblerful of water between meals once or twice a day ; one can be taken on rising in the morning , if pre- Hereford , Wednesday . There was a moderate supply of stock in the market to - day , and a brisk trade gener - ferred , and a tumblerful of hot water taken ally . at night is often very soothing and aids diges . tion , says Dr. Henwood in Health and Busi- It is not well to drink much liquid with a meal , as this dilutes the digestive juices . CATTLE . A good supply of stores , and fairly good demand for best quality animals , the less on , employed in five of the leading battoirs desirable classes meeting with a rather slow tha city . The action of these men , known to trade . There was a good supply of cows , eir followers as official " Behtima " noting in lieu good milkers making high prices . Rabis in connection with the slaughtering of ork when 22.000 Jewish families in Toronto ng Kosher " mest refused to submit to the have to be certain rules laid down , and heale under the Jewish rites , wore forged to leave proceed to study those rules framed for their considered the Executive Committee should guidance , and proceed with the work as quickly as possible , for they had no time to waste whatever . This was agreed upon . THE SECRETARYSHIP . ed by Mr. HONE , Mr. Will Rudge was elect On the proposition of Mr. KEENE , second- HELPING THE VETERINARY PROFESSION Mr. Runciman , the President of the Board of Agriculture , did right the other day to draw attention to the fact that the British Isles are freer from disease than any other country in the world . There is not a single animal affected with foot - and - mouth disease or cattle plague , and not a single case of pleuro - pneumonia , there being no other coun- ed as secretary to the society for this year , try in Europe or America that can say the same . This is highly satisfactory , but , of course , we cannot rest content with this re- cord , and the present unrest about the ad- ministration of the Swine Fever Order and the Tuberculosis Order is a heathy sign of a growing desire to fight these and other SAFE INVESTMENT Fourth City Mutual Benefit Building Society 2 COLEMAN STREET , LONDON Amount to credit of Investors , over £ 500.000 SHARES NOW BEING ISSUED AT 4 % This Society during the 51 years of Its existence has never paid less than 4 % per annum to Its Shareholders . All Interest is paid by the Society free of Income Tax . DEPOSITS received at 3 and 4 % . Balance Sheet and Prospectus on application . J. HIGHAM - Manager . in the place of Mr. A. E. Rudge . A GREAT ADVANTAGE . nauds of the Meat Trust , and pay the advanc of two cents per pound for ordinary shoulders of beef demanded by the meat king . For eight days , 45 out of the 50 " Kosher " mat establishments As a result of the strike , a in the city were idle . co - operative store may be started by wealthy Jowe or the selling of " Kosher " mast IDEALS . BEEF . arm trade at recent rates . A moderate supply , for which there was a Best beef , 7d . to 7td . per lb. Other quali- ties , 6d . to 7d . per lb. Fat calves , 9jd . to 10 d . per lb. SHEEP . A moderate supply of sheep . A good de- mand for stores . The trade in fat sheep , was similar to that of last week . ness . The amounts taken should be roughly as fol- lows : For breakfast , one to one and a - half large cups of coffee , cocoa , or weak tea ; -for dinner , a tumblerful of water , lemonade , or other liquid ; for tea , two or three cupfuls of freshly - made tea ; and for supper , one or two tumblers of milk and soda water , or a large cup of cocoa . This totals up to two and a half pints of liquid , so . at least one tumblerful of water should be taken between meals to complete the necessary three pints . A " CURE " FOR WRINKLES . Break a fresh egg , and removing the yoke , Best teg mutton 9d . to 10d . per lb. Wether mutton , 8ld . to 9d . per lb. Other apply the raw white to the face , painting it in round eyes or wherever the wrinkles . quality mutton , 7 d . to 84d . per lb. This appear with a soft camel's hair brush . A full supply . PIGS . Porks and bacons recovered the ground lost a fine skin . In the morning this should be Stores in good demand . should be put on at night and allowed to dry , when the white of egg will of itself form into last week . A human being without ideals is as worthless as a ship without a rudder . As surely and con- Mr. TAYLOR said that what they wanted dently as does the rudder guide the ship om to do most was to point out to the farmers clean , definite ideals guide and shape and com in the Ross district , the great advantage that plete a successful career . Porks , 7d . to 8d . per lb. Bacons , 6d . to carefully washed off with warm water . It will There is never any progress without an objec 6d . per Ib . Heavy weights , 5d . to 6d . per with a small sponge for some minutes . would be derived in the future . The greatest not come off very easily , so needs bathing When benefit would be the progeny they hoped to tive point . If you are building a business , and derive from the hiring of this horse , which have carefully formulated honest ideals towards CORN . the white of egg has been entirely removed it . will be noticed that the skin beneath has would in years to come bring about a great which you are to proceed , there can be small Hay trade shows a little improvement , and " tightened up " to a considerable extent . A improvement in the horses of the future . question as to your success . Failure may mark the way , but your ideals will keep you in the there is rather more doing . constant repetition of this treatment will do right direction where ultimate winning quality , 45s . to 50s . per ton . Clovers , 50s , to Second wonders for lined faces - while once the cure is cer- Best hay , 50s . to 558. per ton . tain to be reached . The Great Skin Cure ! lb. 556. per ton . Straw , 40s . to 458. per ton . As soon as you learn the ideals of a man you know the man . It is impossible to find a really great man or woman or business that does not to literally reflect in all directions , for every Caller ( trying be complimentary ) : " I BUDDEN'S 8. R. SKIN OINTMENT worthy ideal seems to be gifted with millions of notice some interesting peculiarity about your reflecting rays . boy . He is ambidextrous . " will cure itching after one application ; de Mrs. Struckcycle We are each of us responsible to society and ( with frosty gleam in her eye ) : " Not at all , stroy every form of Eczema ; heals old the world in general for our ideals . Worthy Mrs. Highsome . His legs are just as straight as Wounds and Sores ; acte like a charm on ideals , earnestly sought and sincerely carried anybody's " Bad Legs , prevents Cuts from Festering ; out , credit a man on into posterity , but un . Dentist : " The charge for taking out three will cure Ringworm in a few days ; removes worthy ideals discredit and unharness & man will be half a crown for the first and a shilling the most obstinate Eruption and Scurvy . here and now . Formulate your ideals with each for the second and third . " The Sufferer : Boxes , 7 d . and le . 14d . Agent for Ross : others in mind . Measure not success in the im . " Oh , well , never mind about the first ; just take Mr. Matthews , Chemist ; Ledbury : Mr. mediate . Make your ideals so high that they out the second and third , ' cause I've only got Freeman ; Newent : Mr. Whittlea will not only lead you on and up , but all about you , two shillings . " has been thoroughly completed , the applica- tion of the white of egg can be continued at intervals to keep the skin in a firm condition .. The Parson : If anyone can now cause why this couple should not be joined together as mas and wife , let him speak or for ever hold his Deace . " Little Tommy : " I kin , mister . He thinks auntie's only twenty - five , and she's forty ! " The father had gone away and left his only son in charge of the shop . " Are you head of the firm ? " asked the man with the sample - case , who had just come in . No , sir , replied the young man with a smile , " I'm only the heir of the bead . " |