Ross Gazette 2nd April 1914 - Page 8
Ross Gazette 2nd April 1914 - Page 8
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| Date | 02/04/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 2nd April 1914 |
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CALL RIGHTS MARAVED ] " Try it ! " he snarled . " Bée who will be lieve the word of a murderer . You fool ! AT DEAD OF NIGHT . What proof could you produce ? Who would BY CHARLES PROOTER Author of " The Dios of God , " " What Shal Profit Man ? " & o . CHAPTER XXI . " Egypto , " stripped of his disguise , was Sir Nicholas Vanbrugh ! The discovery was BO amazing , so completely unexpected , that for moment David could only stare and The sound gasp , then suddenly he laughed , Beemed to let loose the flood - gates of Sir Nicholas Vanbrugh's passion . ** THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , APRIL 2 , 1914 . tell what you know , and Nick Vanbrugh Mection in the mirror after David had " What , still thinking of the girl ? I was really against it from the first , although I seemed to agree . You remember I told you that I did not like her father oh ! You will have to give up that idea , Davie . " ruined blasted . " " You don't suppose I should ruin him , do believe you ? I have only to deny everything , you ? " said David , quietly . " You forget that deny all knowledge of Egypto and of the he has a daughter and a wife , and that it in people you name , and you will be put down as a vindictive scoundrel who is endeavouring ou his family that the ruin would fall . " to trump up a charge against me in revenge for my having denounced you as a murderer . I gave you a chance gave you a chance to escape - but now , by Heaven you'll hang . I will denounce you . I will- give you leave to do so - if you dare ! " " Do you think said David , rising to his feet . I fear your threats now - now that I have the whip hand of you ? You don't seem to realise the extent of my knowledge , but you will dis- cover to your cost how much I know if you Sir Nicholas Vanbrugh , alias Egypto , ' a fakir , an impudent impostor , an associate of thieves , an accomplice of face working . " You cursed meddler ! You - blackmailer , a man who endeavours to barter his daughter for the sake of money , and - I He made a sudden rush at David , his eyes had almost forgotten - a forger ! You have my glaring , his fingers crooked - then stopped leave to go to the police - if you dare ! " short , for David had instantly whipped his re- volver from his pocket and covered him . " Stand still ! said David , sternly , the laughter suddenly wiped out of his " Don't forget yourself , Sir Nicholas , and don't swear . Sit down , and don't make a fool of yourself . " . " Confound you ! " he almost screamed , the veins in his neck and temples swelling , his you " eyes . Sir Nicholas glared for a moment at the stern face , his hands dropped to his sides , and he sat down , a very picture of mortification and baffled passion . you The first " When you have quite finished your per- formance , be good enough to explain what mean by this impudent attack , " he sneered , in a voice hoarse with anger , after a few seconds of dead silence . David slipped the revolver back into his pocket and coolly seated himself . shock of surprise over , he was beginning to realise how much the discovery meant to him . " The impudent attack , as you term it , was occasioned by my desire to discover the identity of the impudent scoundrel who , posing as a wizard , endeavoured to from me and my friends - did , indeed , extort blackmail to the tune of one thousand pounds in one case , " retorted David , sternly , with a note of indignation and resentment in his voice . extort blackmail " What do you mean ? How dare you ! " ejaculated Sir Nicholas ; but his voice rang false . " If you think you can throw dust in my eyes by feigning ignorance and indignations you are much mistaken , " said David , " I know too much . anger smouldering . I have watched this place , and have seen your friend and colleague Fabian Grinwald come out . I have had speech with Henry Haggard , and I have seen you - res , you , Sir Nicholas Vanbrugh - in the house in Vauxhall , and I know now where Grinwald got the informa- tion that enabled him to endeavour to black- I expected to find mail my uncle and me .. Haggard under the disguise of Egypto , but I find you - you , the man who threatened me , who ordered me to leave England under penalty of being denounced to the authori- ties ! The accomplice of a cowardly black- mailer and a rascally thief - you ! " The upper part of Sir Nicholas's face was stained brown , but David , watching him closely , guessed that he had turned livid , saw that every shot had gone home , and read fear and hate in the eyes that glowered at him " Lies ! & pack of lies ! " Sir Nicholas jerked out the words . " I don't know what you are talking about . Prove your charges . " | 1 denounce me . He turned on his heel , with a shrug of his broad shoulders , and marched out of the room , passed the attendant without a word , and walked down the stairs . It was only by an effort that he had kept his anger in check , and as he strode along Old Bond - street het was still fuming and tingling , but had the satisfying reflection that his every word had cut to the raw like a lash . As he reached Piccadilly his arm was sud- denly grasped , and he wheeled round to find his uncle at his elbow . " Hullo , David , what's up ? " queried Sir Eliot . " Where are you going in such a desperate hurry , and what are you looking so tremendously fierce about ? " " I believe I was coming to see you - on my way to your house - but I'm not sure , " re- plied David . " I am a bit upset , " he con- tinued , with a laugh , as his uncle gazed at him in bewilderment . " I hardly know where I was going when you stopped me . Let's go to some place where we can talk . I have some- thing to tell you that will surprise you . " " I have given up the idea , but not because Ruth Vanbrugh has the misfortune to be the daughter of Sir Nicholas , " responded David . " She is the sweetest and best girl in the . world , and I have given up the idea of win- ning her because I am unworthy now - since Fate played such a scurvy trick on me while I slept . I love her still , and shall never marry anyone else . " " My dear David ! " protested Sir Eliot , frowning . " Don't talk nonsense . You are not going to let that unfortunate business spoil your life ? " " I am going away to - morrow - where I have not yet decided , uncle , but I think I shall try to overtake Mandeville and make for Central Africa with him . I may catch him if I take the overland route . " " David - oh , dash it all , boy , don't be a fool ! " cried Sir Eliot . " You're not going- David , you're not going to disappoint me going back on me after all ? The last of the Emersons " " And the first to bring dishonour on the name , " interposed David , bitterly . " If my hands were clean it would be different , uncle , but - well , here goes the last of the Emersons ! I'm sorry . " " You will think better of it a year hence , " said his uncle , after a long silence , " but I may have answered the roll - call by then . You You are only the blame yourself too much . victim of circumstances - not a murderer . I'm sorry for you , Davie , deeply sorry , and " And we won't talk any more about it just now , " interrupted David , somewhat huskily , this evening , and let you know what I have decided to do , uncle . " to have , amazed and frightened her , for the & bit on ; he commented , addressing riveted on David's face . The news seemed gone out , to have guv'nor who suddenly was breathing quickly and unevenly . made up his mind to go to Africa in the " What did you say to him ? " she asked at middle of the London season , and never said last , in a low , uneven voice . a word about what his man was going to do . " Nothing . I was & coward , " replied Of course , it would be all right if he was David , bitterly . " I fenced - parried the ques- going to leave him in charge of the flat and tions let him go , ” pay him board wages ; but if it was going to be a case of a month's money instead of notice - well , it would be a bit too thick . Dun- lop shook his head dolefully , and relieved his feelings by kicking & pith helmet across the 1 room . I have THE DANGER OF SPLIT HAIRS . The hair on nearly every human head has a tendency to split at the end . This tendency increases greatly unless the scalp is able to Things seem to have gone wrong for all of " I am sorry , Constance , " he said , gently . us . I am afraid I am a blundering fool , and I know I will be best out of the road . I have made shipwreck of my life , and spoilt " David , don't say any more , " interposed Constance , rising and choking back her sobs . " I have been to blame all along . Again there was silence for a few moments , played you false , cheated you , played a trick supply the additional nourishment necessary then Constance bent forward , her eyes fixed on you , used the power that chance - Fate- to prevent it , and if allowed to increase , the condition becomes general all over the scalp ; nervously . and unclasping is face , her hands clasping what you will - put into my hands to serve some hairs having as many as five or six little " David , what if it should be true ? " che my own ends . No , don't speak , don't inter- When in this state the hair be shoots . rupt , breathed . " What if the detective is right ? " comes so impoverished and weak that it " Constance ! What do you mean ? " David realised during the last few minutes how sprang to his feet , and Constance shrank back mean and cowardly I have been , how false ; breaks off near the root . The application of a nourishing tonic has , however , proved a " Constance , please ! " began David , but most effective remedy in many cases , and " Do you know what you are saying ? Know- she silenced him by a gesture . our readers will be interested to know that ing what you do , you insinuate " I have sinned , but I have been punished , " one of the most prominent Hair Specialists Let me strongly recommends Lavona Hair Tonic as she went on , quickly , breathlessly . the most suitable . This tonic derives its name don't understand . Let me speak taste the bitterness of abnegation now . from its principal ingredient , Lavona de David , I have decerved you all along , kept Composee , particularly valuable on account back the truth from you in the hope of gain of its being the only preparation really suc David - hear me out ! I have only You Had he known that his master was in quite as great & state of perplexity and indecision , in spite of his study of time - tables and sail- startled , her face paling , her lips compressed how lost to all sense of honour and friendship . inge , he might , perhaps , have been more mer- ciful both in his thoughts of David and his treatment of the helmet . As a matter of fact , David was divided between a desire to do his duty to his uncle , to himself , and to Ruth , and was beginning to wonder as he ate his luncheon in a mechanical , abstracted fashion , whether , after all , he would be doing right in becoming an exile . He broke off abruptly , suddenly aware of the fact that he was talking loudly and angrily , and dropped into his chair again . " It is too absurd even to think about , " he concluded , in quiet tones , after a pause . " You will realise that , if you have not done so already , Constance . " How " It's rough on the old man , " he ruminated , do you know ? " asked Constance , but it seems the easiest solution of the with a touch of fire in her voice . " What if you have been making difficulty . I can't stay in London and chance a mistake all along ? coming in contact with Ruth , and even if her what if Ruth Vanbrugh has been deceiving father is afraid to denounce me now - oh , you , allowing you to believe that you are I'll pay a guilty ! " hang it all ! I must clear out ! farewell visit to Constance , and tell my uncle this evening that it is impossible for me to stay in London . " He sat brooding over his coffee and cigar- ettes for a long time , then rose at last with a shrug of his broad shoulders , anathematising himself as a fool , and drove to Down - street . Constance had been lunching with a party at a fashionable restaurant , and had just reached home ; consequently , David was kept waiting for her for nearly ten minutes . When at last she did put in an appearance , her manner was somewhat stiff and formal . " I got your note , " said David , a trifle awk- wardly , when he had shaken hands . " You were out of town yesterday ,, per- No , I was in town , and I intended to call in the afternoon , " responded David , hastily , conscious of the implied rebuke , " but I was -er - prevented from coming . " " An engagement ? " " No , a caller . " " Come along to my club , " said Sir Eliot holding out his hand . " I'll come and see you haps ? " queried Constance , by way of reply . promptly . " It will be empty at this time of day . I was expecting to see you yesterday , and was wondering if something had hap pened to you on Saturday evening . In fact , I was on my way to call at your chambers when I caught sight of you . " He took David's arm and led the way briskly to his club . The smoking - room was empty , and when Sir Eliot had seen David ensconced in a big armchair , and lit a cigar , " Fire he lay back and waved his hand . away , " he said , with a smile . " What has happened ? " was on his Within two minutes he was sitting bolt up- right , his eyes wide open in surprise , and ere David had finished his story he feet , growling out exclamations , racked with indignation and astonishment . & wrong ' un . " By Heaven ! I might have guessed it ! " he exploded at last . A wrong un , David- He's a bad egg - always has been a bad egg - a deuced bad ' un - but I never thought he would go to these lengths . And he dared to threaten you had the in- fernal impudence to threaten to denounce you ? By Jove ! I should like to have seen his ugly face when you stripped off his dis- guise and threatened to expose him . He won't dare do anything now . You're quite safe , my boy , and can stop worrying . Neither he nor his fellow - rascals will dare worry us now or threaten . " Yes , I can prove my charges , " said David , quickly . " I can prove my charges - up courage to denounce me , and to risk the have it in my power now to ruin and dis- grace you . " Sir Nicholas laughed harshly and bent for- ward , his hands gripping the edge of the table . his lips curling in an angry sneer . Not a " FACTS AND " No , I suppose not ; but if he does muster consequences , I shall not be able to do any thing , " said David , thoughtfully . " You wouldn't be able to do anything ? " queried Sir Eliot , looking bewildered . What , in the name of goodness , are you talking about now ? Why . vou have only to " Very well , " said Sir Eliot , with a sigh , throwing away his half - smoked cigar . " By the way , I have been doing a bit of detective work , following that scoundrel Grinwald ; but I can't make anything of him . I followed him all round the West End , and finished up at Vauxhall at last without having learnt any- thing . " " I had an idea about Grinwald and Hag- gard , but discovery this morning's knocked it on the head , " said David , rising . " Well , I must be off now . I have a lot to do , and I must call on Constance Darenth after lunch . I'll see you this evening . " has " Come and dine with me , my boy . " Sir Think Eliot gripped his hand and held it . of what you are going to do , Davie , and re- member that I am an old man . " CHAPTER XXII . numerous David went back to his rooms , resumed his study of his Continental Bradshaw and the sailing - lists , then , having made notes and sketched out an itinerary , began to pack . Dunlop , his man , looked the surprise he that he did not express in words as assisted , and David could see that he was longing to ask questions . " I may be away for some time , Dunlop , " he said , after giving a number of orders re specting his things . " Yes , sir ; shall I accompany you ? " " No , I am going abroad - Africa again , Dunlop , unless er - unless something hap pens to - day to change my plans . I will let you know definitely this evening . " " Very good , sir , " said Dunlop , in tones of resignation , and went on packing . " Did he stay all the afternoon , and were you so very busy in the morning ? " " I am sorry if I appeared to be lacking in courtesy , " said David , stiffly . " I know you said that you had something of importance to tell me , but I did not know that it was very urgent . Perhaps I should have sent message . " & Constance saw that she had been too severe , and coloured in some confusion . " I - oh , don't mention it , " she said , quickly . " I felt somewhat hurt because you did not call or send a note . Of course , I might have known that something came in your way , David . " " The something ' was a detective from Scotland Yard in search of information , " said David , grimly , after a pause . " To be quite frank with you , Constance , his visit upset me , and I did not go out at all last night . " Constance's affectation of indifference and hauteur vanished Her completely . eyes widened , and a strange expression came into her beautiful face . " David ! What do you mean ? " she asked , a trifle breathlessly . " Does he suspect - has someone told- " He suspects Ruth of having murdered Patmore to escape from an engagement that did not like Patmore - and is trying to build up a case against her , " said David , harshly . " Can you understand my position ? " was distasteful - he has discovered that she Constance Bank back in her chair , her hands elasped tightly together . her eves ALBION CYCLES cheap " Cycle , but one you can rely upon . FANCIES . INDICATIONS OF SPRING . A wonderful list of " Indications of Spring , " started by an old gentleman who died in 1797 , at the age of ninety , and con- taining the results of observations extending over a century and a - half , gives the following averages medium as dates when various flowers , birds , & c . , appear : Snowdrops , Janu- ary 16th ; hawthorn , May 8th ; -wood - anemone , April 4th . Rooks build February 9th ; swal- lows appear April 13th ; cuckoo sings April 23rd . In 1790 , a yellow butterfly was seen on January 14th . Frogs and toads start their annual croaking concerts about March 24th . Ring - doves were heard to coo on Christmas Day 1857. For ninety - three years the night- ingale was observed to sing about April 28th , although it has done so as early as the seventh day of that month . CONCERNING CROSSES . Do you know the difference between the Latin , Greek , and St. Andrew's crosses ? Many grown people do not , and it is reason- able to assume that the younger readers may need the information . The Latin cross is the one with which we are all familiar . The lower limb is a good deal longer than the other three limbs . The Greek cross , on the con- trary , has all the limbs of equal length - two pieces crossed in the middle at right angles . St. Andrew's cross is in the form of the letter X. The Greek cross is sometimes called the cross of St. George , and is blended with that of St. Andrew , to form the flag called the Union Jack . WHY MAN IS MORTAL . There is a strange tradition in vogue among the Bachilange tribe , in the Congo . The tra- dition is to the effect that God one day said to the sun " Here is a gourd of Malafou ; place it on the earth ( and indicated the west ) , but if you wish to be immortal , drink not from what I have confided to thee . " God spoke to the moon in the same way . The sun and the moon obeyed their instruc- tions . At length man appealed to God to make a journey from east to west , and re- ceived permission . He set out , accompanied by his dog . The dog raised up an evil spirit , and the man drank from the gourd before he finished his journey . Immediately the firma- ment darkened like the skin of a black man , and God was angry , and said : " You shall not live for ever , " and the dog was driven out of the country of the Bachilange , and the people -drank no more from the gourd of Malafou . THE SEA - WOLF . Of all the Sahabitants of the ocean few are more destructive than the sea - wolf - a kind of dolphin , which attains , when full grown , a length of fourteen feet and a weight of 3,000 pounds . When a mother walrus perceives a sea - wolf , she endeavours to throw her cub on to an iceberg , if one is near . Failing this , she gets it on top of her head , and swims with it above water . But this is vain . Diving far below , the fish of prey comes up with tremen- dous force , striking the frantic mother a ter rific blow , and jolting the cub off her head into the water . Here it falls an easy victim to the assailant , and is soon devoured .. Millinery Materials . Buy from LONDON and buy cheaper . Our Spe- cialities for the coming season include Straw and Crinoline Plaits , Sequin Trimmings , Tulles , Laces , Chiffons , Nets , Velvets , etc. Samples of any lines free on application . Send us particu- lars of your requirements . We cut lengths for matching . Wholesale only . B. STERN & CO . , 14-18 . OLD STREET . LONDON , E.C. WHERE BRIAR PIPES COME FROM . The briar pipe industry of France is for all practical purposes centred in the small town of St. Claude , in the Department of the Jura , where not only pipes , but cigarette and cigar - holders and other kindred necessi- ties of the smoking world are manufactured . French manufacturers ' obtain the briar roots are . in order of importance , Sicily , Calabria , Corsica , and of late years Algeria . In the three first - named countries there exist rocky takes of a corresponding hardness , but in Al- soil conditions , and the root therefore par- geria the sandy soil gives a soft and spongy A small quantity is also obtained from the French Departments of the Var , Pyre- nees Orientales , and the Alpes Maritimes . These roots , fashioned into rough blocks , con- taining sufficient wood to make one pipe , are sold at from 15s . to £ 1 138. per gross of The principal sources of supply from which root . twelve dozen . POPLARS AND THEIR LEAVES . The commonest kinds of poplar trees are the aspen , the white poplar , and the black poplar , and there is a marked difference in the leaves of the three . The characteristic movement of the leaves of poplars is most pronounced and continuous in the aspen . T tremble like an aspen leaf " has become pro- much less mobile than those of the aspen and verbial . The leaves of the white poplar are without their swing . The leaves of the black poplar are variable in form , particularly at the lower end , where they may be rounded or is triangular with long drawn - out drip - point . wedge - shaped . Otherwise the general outline A FISH THAT BEFRIENDS MAN . In the South Seas there dwells a fish that , from its many bright colours , bears the popu- lar name of the parrot - fish . It seems to have but one end in life , and that is to prevent the growth of coral reefs . Thus it well deserves to be called the friend of man , for these below - the - sea reefs would , were their exten- sion not checked , prove a source of danger to the numerous ships that plough the Pacific . These Pretty Poll Ashes break up the new coral with their strong teeth - in a sense actu- ally feeding upon it , for they digest the It must not be supposed , however , says a con- animal matter which it happens to contain . temporary , that the fish is aware of the good it is doing . That would be absurd . Still , it is & fact that the creature's habit makes for safety , so far as ships and sailors are concerned . The IDEAL TONIC LAXATIVE For INDIGESTION , CONSTIPATION , STOMACH and LIVER TROUBLES . When you feel unable to get up in the morning ; when appetite has gone and constipation threatens ; when the blood has become impure and the skin has lost its healthy look - nature is warning you ! Your digestion is out of order , your whole system has become clogged up with poisonous waste matter . You need Iron - Ox tablets . Iron - Ox tablets will bring back health and appe- tite . They will thoroughly cleanse your system , enrich the blood , brace the nerves and tone up the stomach . In a few days you will feel refreshed in mind and body and ready to enjoy life once again . Of all Chemists ; or from the Iron - Ox Remedy Co. , 20 , Cockspur Street , London , 8.W. At all Chemists IRON - OX TABLETS . to Tablets ra Tablets Easy Payments CHINESE COOKING . Chinese cooking has for its general basis chicken broth , or poultry jelly , and red sauce . The latter accompanies nearly all the dishes ; it is a kind of dissolved meat jelly flavoured As butcher's- with pimento and coriander . meat , pork and mutton are almost exclusively eaten ; horse and camel - meat , however , may be found at Pekin . The dog - meat which enters into the nourishment of the Chinese is obtained from a special race , raised for that purpose , of which the characteristic is be of a blue - black colour , which exists in no the colour of its tongue : That organ should other canine race . These dogs are fed on milk and rice for about two months , until they weigh from 1,000 to 1,500 grammes . The num- ber of edible dogs eaten annually in China is estimated at 5,000,000 . INSIDE CLEOPATRA'S NEEDLE . Few of the many thousands who daily pass Cleopatra's Needle on the Thames Embank ment know of the exceedingly miscellaneous collection of articles which was placed in the cavity in the base of the obelisk on its erec- tion . The list included : Some pipes . Case of cigars . A ahilling razor . A London Directory . Jare of Doulton ware . " Standard foot and pound . Portrait of Queen Victoria . Specimens of wire rope and submarine cables . Baby's feeding - bottle and children's toys . Standard gauge of 1,000th part of an inch . Copies of daily and illustrated newspapers . A hydraulic jack , as used in raising the obelisk . Bronze model of the obelisk , tin . soale to the foot . Photographs of twelve beautiful English- women of the day Box of hairpins and aundry artioles of feminine adornment . Complete set of British coinage , including an Empress of Indis rupee . Parchment copy of Dr. Birch's translation of the obelisk's hieroglyphics FROM 4 10 CASH . " I have told you the idea is too bsurd and ridiculous for discussion , " said David , quietly . " You know what happened , and I know what happened ; so , also , does Ruth .. My only consolation is that the detective can prove nothing , find no evidence to support his suspicions , otherwise . I should have no alter- native but to confess . " Have Don't be too sure of that , David . you forgotten that I told you that I knew something about Ruth ? " " I don't think I want to hear any more , Constance , " interrupted David , firmly . " No good purpose will be served by your hinting and it somewhat shakes one's faith in women's friendship to hear such things said . You will forgive me if I speak plainly . I don't believe that Ruth had anything what- ever to do with the murder ; in fact , I know she had nothing to do with it , beyond the fact that she saw me in the corridor - as you did grateful to her and to you for having shielded me - very grateful . " also - and 1135 دن ناخ Constance sat silent , her eyes downcast , knitting her fingers together and looking abashed , nonplussed . " I should not have said that , " she said at last , scarcely above a whisper . " I - I - oh , how you must despise me , David ! " " No , no , Constance ! " exclaimed David , hastily . " Don't think that . I shall always remember what you did for me . Believe me , I am grateful . I came to tell you that I am leaving England - going away to - morrow , per- haps for good - and to bid you good - bye . You said in your note that you had something of importance to tell me . Has anything happened ? " You are going away ? ' Constance raised ing my own " can it and You need not leave ends . England , David ; you have nothing to fear - cessful in thoroughly nourishing the hair feel satisfied after using a bottle of Lavona no reason for going away . You can stay and roots and so promoting growth . If you don't marry Ruth Vanbrugh if you like when you always have your I really Hair Tonic you have heard what I have to say . sell Chemists will back money meant to tell you when I wrote to you on to that understanding , on you Friday , David . I had had a bad dream - a will give you a signed guarantee to that vision a warning . " effect . Go to Albert Porter , of 13 , High- bottle at once , and if you are not pleased street , or to any leading chemist , and get a you have only to take the guarantee form back to the chemist , and he will give you back your money without question . There is no possibility of a dispute as the guaran- tee protects you entirely . " Constance , what are you talking about ? " burst out interposed David again . " What do you mean ? " " Oh , don't you understand ? Constance , her voice breaking . " I have been You did not kill Brinsley lying all along . Patmore . You are innocent ! " ( To be continued . ) Bournville By test the best Cocoa " " What is the meaning of that big ' D ' on The the dustbin ? " asked the new servant . replied : " Damsel , the ' D ' haughty footman displayed on the dustbin denotes that the de- spairing domestics of this detached domicile desire that the deserving dustmen during their daily diversions will deem it their delightful duty to dislodge deliberately and deftly the dirt and dust deposited in that disagreeable dustbin . " The small man was feeling uncomfortably crushed in the crowded tramcar when a bril- He liant inspiration flashed into his head . " I hope you turned to the big man near him . don't object to riding beside a smallpox patient , do you ? " he inquired as the car slowed down No : but some of the at the stopping - place . other passengers might , " replied the big man , and , taking him by the shoulders , he threw the schemer out into the road . A story is told of a " printer's error " that once caused consternation in a country village . WORDS OF WISDOM . Every end is a beginning . Moral education must begin in the nursery . Praise not thy work , but let thy work praise thee . - SAADI . Gratitude is a debt which all men owe , but few pay cheerfully . Who cannot do what he desires must do what is within his powers . The man who does the least talking has the fewest apologies to make . It is possible to get some things for nothing , but experience is not one of them . Take what is , trust what may be , That's Life's true lesson . -BROWNING . The tact that comes from the heart is less An arch in the church had become dilapidated likely to err than the tact that comes from the and a fund was started for its repair . Upon head . one occasion , so as to make the appeal more her head , and said the words slowly . Her face was white as death now , and there was something akin to fear in her eyes . David , you don't mean that ? You must not ! You - widely known , the rector had a notice regard Ruth ? " " I have said David grasped her meaning . farewell to Ruth , " he said . What else could I do ? I am not worthy - not fit now to ask any woman - you understand , surely , Constance ? " His voice was unsteady , and he did not look at the white - faced , agitated , woman who w staring at him across the room . " Not fit - unworthy ! " Her voice Was almost a sob . You are wrong , David , wrong . One woman would " She stopped abruptly , and covered her face with her hands . " It is I who am unworthy . " David looked up after a few seconds , saw that she was erving . and rose to his feet again . Do we recognise that to quicken the wits and leave the conscience untouched is not education ? ing the arch fund printed in the village , with the result that on the following Sunday the The announcement appeared in large type , collection to - day will be for the arch fiend . " People to - day will not accept experience ; Brian was quite unaccustomed to the ways of society , but he had obtained a very good post they are foolishly trying to reach a dead level 86 footman . with Lord and Lady The of happiness . - TAFT . " morning after taking up his duties his Lordship rang for him and told him to ask her Ladyship if she was " at home . " She is , sor , " said Brian ; " she's just gone into the drawing- room . " " Please do what I ask , " said his Lord- ship . " If you please , your Ladyship , his Lord- ship wants to know if you're at home . " " No , tell him ; not to - day . " " Bedad ! " said Brian , " they're both mad . " FRANK HILL and If there were no sorrow in the world I wonder . how much prayer there would be.- REV . R. J. CAMPBELL . Professor Hardy says that strong character , like strong muscles , from activity ; from warfare , not retreat . HILL CO . , from 2/6 weekly . Send postcard for Lists and further particulars . DRESSMAKING AT HOME . Br SYLVIA . A Baby's Pelisse . The advent of a " Little Stranger " of very near relationship has sent my thoughts towarde the garbing of these most important little people - who have been indeed somewhat over- looked of late in this column . As , however , there are always babies to be provided for , I think the little pelisse sketched in No. 1,772 will be sure to find some readers . who will welcome it - for " Miss " of " Master " Baby - as it is only the headgear which offers any distinguishing feature at this early age , and if required for a boy a small cap can be used instead of the hood sketched . The garment in which the small person is so contentedly seated is carried out in white cash- mere or fine white serge , as these are about the best materials for an ordinary everyday affair . If you want something smarter you can choose bengaline , Roman satin , or velveteen . In the case of the pelisse sketched , the orna- mentation consists merely of a flat fold of silk or satin as an edging to the cape and collar , PATTERN No. 1,772 . This A fragment of the obelisk itself , chipped from it in the process of levelling the base . Bibles in French and English , the Hebrew the latter of which is , however , further adorned Pentateuch , the Arabic Genesis , and a trans with an edging of narrow silk frilling . lation into 215 languages of the sixteenth method of decoration is both neat and simple , verse of the third chapter of St. John's Gospel and in small children's wear simplicity should always be the keynote , as fussy frillings and trimmings are quite out of place as a frame- work for soft baby , contours and colourings , and , in addition , add very greatly to their die comfort . I'm trying to get back to me poor old mother , " whined the tramp . " She ain't seen me face for ten long years . " " I believe you're speaking the truth , " muttered the old gentle- man . Why don't you give it a wash ! " Bill : " Ere , Sam , what are you putting on all those coats for ! " Sam : " It's like this , Bill . I'm going to paint my fence , and it says on the tin , To obtain good results , put on three or more costs . And that's what I'm doing ! " " Mrs. Robinson , " began a timid lodger , " I'm not able to pay you my month's rent just now , but if you'll take my 10 U ' for it until " That I won't , " said the landlady ; " not if you were to offer me the whole alphabet I " Two sweet pledges of affection , " said the nurse , addressing the anxious Smith from the head of the stairs . " Ah ! " sighed Smith , con- templating , one would have sufficed ; I was prepared for pledge . but not for the duplicate . " L &&& KEARBLEY'S ORIGINAL Widow Welch's Female Pills Exempt and liable for OFRTIFICATE of MARIT as the 100 Years Awarded 1/455 and 1/9 , o Chemists , or post free , 1/3 and 1/10 fapic CATHERINE KEARSLEY ( DEPT , ) , 42 , Waterloo Rd.London.S.E יך The frook portion is lined with nun's - veiling , which is both light and warm , but for the cape and collar sarcenet should be selected for the purpose . The lining may be put in separately , so that it can easily be removed for summer wear . The fronte are turned in and hemmed , buttonholes being made in the right side and buttons sewn on the left to correspond with these , whilst the bottom is merely turned . up and hemmed . The cape will require a little care when making not to stretch the edges , so should be laid out flat on a large table , the lining tacked to it in the middle , the edges carefully turned in quite half an inch , tacked along fairly . The fold must be cut on closely , and pressed . reason . the exact cross of the silk , or it will not set , and good turnings must be allowed for the same Also do not forget to snip the selvedges and to open and press the seams . The fold - if to be slip - stitched to the edge should be tacked evenly on leno , then the edges turned in and tacked , and afterwards arranged and pinned or tacked to the edge of the cape , before slip- stitching it , in place , with silk thread . Be care ful to keep the corners sharp , and cut off any superfluous material from underneath . The lin- ing can then be felled in place , and the cape pressed on the wrong side . In the case of the collar the frilling can be secured between the edges of the lining and the material - before fell- ing these together , when it can be secured to the neck and neatened . 시 The pelisse will take about 2 yards of 44 - inch material and a yard of narrow - width silk . New Combinations . The present taste in underwear leans to the plain and simple outline , as in our outer garb , Lace , it is by which it has been influenced . said , is returning to favour as a trimming , but so far the taste is for lingerie embroidered on the material and free from fussy trimmings , in order not to interfere with the set of the frock worn with it , where combis and day wear are concerned . As the latter undergarment is so generally worn , I have selected a nice new model for illustration in No. 1.773 , the novelty consisting PATTERN No. 1,773 . only in the plain wide legs of the lower portion which , by the way , are worn shorter than of yore , and in most cases only reach just to the knee , and are never gathered into band , aa was the fashion not so very , long ago . At the fashion inclines to the day however , Present culotte " form of knee finish , that is quite plain . If you prefer this kind to the design Hlustrated you can easily omit the alota through which the ribbon is drawn , and let the edges be quite loose ; but a pretty idea would be to put a band of wide insertion in place of the ribbon and the slots as in the sketch , which will have a very pretty effect . The diagram shows the shape of the pattern , it on 36 - inch longcloth , of also how to arraire 22 yards for a wearer of which you will medium size . It is cut all in one , and shaped well to the figure by darts , so is quite an easy pattern to make up . When cut out , turn in and Selvedges Fold Front Prack Half of Combinations CONTA Cut Edges Selvedges DIAGRAM FOR PATTERN No. 1,773 . hem the fronte , make the buttonholes , and sew on the buttons . Now join up the darts by means of narrow run - and - fell seams , being care- ful to take them off to fine points at the tips . Next join the lower leg portions in the same way , also the short piece in front , mark with a X , then the centre - back , and finish off the ends neatly . Lastly , embroider the neck , sleeves , and knee- edges as you see in the sketch , make the but tonholed alots for the ribbon , pass this through , and finish off neatly . For the scalloped edges you can draw semicircles round a halfpenny or a shilling , or the transfers for the purpose , as you prefer , and , of course , make the em broidered decoration as elaborate as you wish . HOW TO OBTAIN PATTERNS . Our paper patterns are specially out for us from designs expressly prepared for this column , and the cost of each complete pattern is 6d . post free . Address all letters , enclosing stamps for patterns , to " Sylvia , " Whitefriars House , Carmelite- street , London , E.C. Be sure and mention the number of the pattern required when order ing . Patterns will be despatched within three days of the application being received . DELICIOUS COFFEE . RED WHITE & BLUE For Breakfast & after Dinner , d " So you don't approve of those London suf- " I don't know much about them , " fragettes ? replied Miss Cayen , " but I can't help feeling that a woman who can't subdue a few men without the use of dynamite is something of a failure . " He " It was simply a question of veracity be tween us , " said the oldest inhabitant . said I was a liar , and I said he was one . " " Humph ! " rejoined the village postmaster . " That's the first time I ever heard either of you speak the truth . " Mr. Peck : " This talking - machine record is filled up with a few remarks by Mrs. Peck . " Oldbatch : " It's wonderful to think that you can hear the voice of one who's not present . " Mr. Peck " And more wonderful that I can stop it just as easily ! " Mrs. Sausly : " Are you aware , Mrs. Skin- bone , that your dog has just bitten my little Willie ? " Mrs. Skinbone : " What , your Willie , who has only just got over scarlet fever ? Oh , Mrs. Sausly , if anything should happen to Fido I'd never forgive you . " " I admit that the architecture of this house is something fierce , " said the agent , " but just see how handy the place is - only a stone's throw from the station . " " I see it is , " said Tompkins , wearily , " but I'm such a rotten shot ረ He was it wouldn't be any satisfaction to me . " one of those fresh young fellows given to the use of stale slang . At the break- fast table , desiring the milk , he exclaimed " Chase the cow down this way , please ! " Here , Jane , " said the landlady , take the cow down to where the calf is bawling . " The motor car was standing very still by the roadside . " Trouble ? " asked a bystander . " Yes . " " What power car is it ? " Forty- horse , " " What seems to be the matter with it ? " " Well , from the way she acts I should say that thirty - nine of the horses were dead . " " My dear , they must be somebody . " " No , mamma , they want to pass for somebody , but as everybody knows , there is always a some- thing which tells you directly whether anybody is anybody ; and it is not a bit of use for any- body who is nobody to pretend to be somebody . " " There is too much talk about higher educa- tion for women , " remarked Mrs. Pompous , severely ; " her chief business is to get married and the less educated she is the better her hus band likes her . " " Oh , but you shouldn't jude all men by father , mamma ! returned the perturbable flapper . comes Ross has The person who knows how to laugh , when to laugh , and what to . laugh at achieved a philosophy all his own . We never know how one good act of ours may cheer and encourage others , or how ter- rible an influence one single wrong may have . It is with narrow - souled people as with narrow - necked bottles : the less they have in them the more noise they make in pouring it out . - POPE . All really frank people are amusing , and would remain so if they could remember that other people may sometimes want to be frank and amusing too . A sigh is a confession of failure , a signal of surrender . Never give in . Failure will not dog your footsteps if you face the future with dogged resolution . The man who is raised by gift of Nature & little above his fellows , who is spiritually a rebel against long - sighted , always seems established custom . If there is to be real love between any two people they must each be slow to take offence , and not only willing but glad to pardon at the first sign of penitence . Half the world is on the wrong scent in the pursuit of happiness . They think it consists in having and getting , and in being served by others . It consists in giving and in serving others . The secret of all progress lies in achieving something better than we have been able to do before , and then making that achievement a new standard , to be equalled at least , to be surpassed if is possible . Never suffer your energies to stagnate - the old adage of too many irons in the fire con- veys an abominable error . You cannot have too many - poker , torgs , and all , keep them all a - going . ADAM CLARKE . Never lose an opportunity of seeing any Welcome it in every fair thing beautiful . face , every fair sky , every fair flower , and thank Him for it Who is the fountain of all loveliness , and drink it simply and earnestly with all your eyes ; it is a charmed draught , a cup of blessing . - KINGSLEY . The Chinese , in archery , have one rule which they call the " Rule of the Superior Man . " It runs thus a " When the archer misses the centre of the target he turns round and seeks for the cause of the failure in himself . " There seems to be a hint here for others , and not for archery alone . GET READY It is a great thing to be prepared , not only to die , but also to live . The prises of life- the higher , if not always the lower material prizes - go to the man who is there , and who is there as a prepared man .. The best ad- vice , then , that can be given to a young man or woman is this : " Be ready ! " But no one can be ready without getting ready , and to get ready , for any great task , at any rate . is a matter of time , perhaps also of much toil and severe sacrifice . Often we fail to achieve the best results because we do not take time to the get ready , our zeal springing up like squash , instead of hardening into fibre like the oak . The best values in life come high and come hard . Printed and Published for the Roda GazETER LIMITED , by GODFREY M. MORTON , at their Offices , High - street and Church- street , Ross , in the County of Hereford . THURSDAY , APRIL 2 , 1914 . BENJAMIN PECTORIN The Unrivalled . Cough Cu Is sold only by J. Benjamin , Cash Bottles , 9 d . and VOL . XLVIII SALES BY AUOT COOPER AND P STOCK SALESMEN ANI AUCTIONEER PROBATE , ESTATE , HOT [ ESTABLISHED ( VBR 70 GENERAL INSURANCE AND SHI TIMBER SURVEYORS , PUBLIC ESTATES MANAGED ; RENTS , TIT COLLECTED . Bailiffs ( by appointment ) unde tural Holdings Act . Mr. Coo County Valuer under the AGENTS FOR TE County Fire Office ( Limited ) , Railway Passengers , General Commercial Union , Scottish Guardian Plate Glass , Hai FURNITURE WAREH ADVANCES MADE on Sale Mortgages Negotiat ALBION OHAMBERS MARKET - PL SALE FIXTU This Day . Sale of Cows an other Store Cattle Market , at 11 a.m Fat Cattle at 11.4 April 23. - Ross Stock Market . Shortly . - Important landed Pro Further Appointments respect SALE THIS DAY . ROSS STOCK MA THURSDAY , the 9th AP ESSRS . COOPER & M BELL by AUCTIO Market , a large Consignment of FAT & STORE C CALVES , SHEEP , and Commencing with the Pige Fat Cattle at 11 . At 11 a.m. , Stable Utensils , He ESSRS . 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