Ross Gazette 10th September 1914 - Page 5
Ross Gazette 10th September 1914 - Page 5
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| Date | 10/09/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 10th September 1914 |
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Glenster " Hats . n shape , and is essentially a Lady's owns , Blouses , & c . , for Materials , Dress Fabrics , S , & c . ers will not delay their orders for ir workrooms may he on full time as both Officers and Men , nd acceptable Garments . Samples ments in Stock . Sowersby ( LIMITED ) Place , Ross . R QUALITY , FOR VALUE . FOR £ 10 S to be in a position to need . the FORD MOTOR LANCE BODIES complete , the very modest sum of with AMBULANCE BODY , 5 . but highly efficient vehicle the wounded . pply , fullest details to all who & HALL Body Builders , GARAGE , ( LIMITED ) , ROSS . to - day ! one . Holidays , " we shall be pleased to give will say , a Holiday without a Camera dak in half - an - hour . You can have the sional Photographers , eras and Accessories . We develop your EBENHAM pposite G.P.O. ) , ROSS - ON - WYE . for us plant flowers well in the shade . Many people retain the dried seed - pods and tems for decoration in the winter . EGETABLES AND FRUIT . more Brussels sprouts should be encouraged to ake strong growth by frequent hoeing . All barse weeds should be cleared off the ground efore autumn rains make the work ifficult . Clean ground , incidentally , acts as check upon insect pests . During Septem- er , as a result of more moisture and longer ights , these erops will make vigorous rowth . and get more or less crowded . The emoval of the blades of the lower leaves will hen prove beneficial . Vegetable marrows should be gathered as Don ne ready . and , if not wanted at once , hould be stored away in cool quarters , where hey will retain their freshness for several eeks . In the meantime , give the plants extra ttention in the way of frequent feeding with anure water , removing mildewed or decayed eaves . Peg down the healthy shoots in order hat they may send out roots and help to ring later fruits to a larger size , while Assisting the plant toevelop others . Should spell of cold wear set in , any lights or garden frames which can be spared may well e used for covering fruitful plants . Failing pare frames , use covering material of a suit- ble nature , as these plants are among the rst to suffer . Scarlet runner pods must not be allowed to orm seed , The plants will be assisted greatly they ive a good soaking with diluted quid manure oner or twice a week , or s ulch can be spread around them and clear ater given through this . If there are more eans than can be profitably used just now , emember that the surplus can be preserved or autumn and early winter . Shred them oughly and pack them in earthenware jars , ith plenty of salt . The jars should be stood a cool place , and the beans will then keep good condition for some little time . C. && KEARSLEY'S ORICIAL Widow Welch's Female Pills Prompt and reliable for Ladies . The only Genuine . Awarded CERTIFICATE of MERIT as the Tasmanian Exhibition , 1991 , 100 Years ' Reputation . Ordered by Specialists for the Outs of all Female Complaints . Bold in boxes , 1/14 and 1/9 , of all Chemists , or post free , 1 / 2and 2/10 from CATHERINE KEARSLEY ( DEPT . ) , 42 , Waterloo Rd.London , S.E . rinted and Published for the Ross GAZET LIMIT by GODFREY M. MORTON , at their Offices , High - street and Church- street , Ross , in the County of Hereford THURSDAY , SEPTEMBER 10 , 1914 . SECOND SHEEL HAREWOOD END AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL SHOW ABANDONED . DONATION TO NATIONAL RELIEF FUND . A general meeting of this society was held at the Royal Hotel , Ross , on Saturday even- ing , when the chief item down for discussion was " To consider the advisability of holding the show this year . " The President , Mr. L. B. Lee , of How Caple Court , was in the chair , and among those present were Ald . T. Preece , Mr. A. E. Rudge , Mr. S. H. Deakin , Mr. J. Keene , Mr. J. Day , Mr. T. A. Locke , Mr. T. P. Williams , Mr. J. Murdoch , Mr. F. W. Bull , Mr. W. H. Rudge , Mr. W. E. Tay- lor , Mr. A. Watkins , Mr. Beynon , Mr. J. Marfell , Mr. W. Raymond , Mr. F. Raymond , Mr. E. Bellamy , Mr. B. Sainsbury , Mr. P. Sainsbury , Mr. Sidney Brown , Mr. J. Kirby , Mr. C. Bussell , Mr. R. Webb , Mr. W. J. Robinson , Mr. Webb , Mr. J. Blake , and others . NO SHOW FOR 1914 . The CHAIRMAN said he considered it a great pleasure to be able to preside over Frir meeting , for the first time , and also to their president for the year . The task before them that evening was a very simple one , and that was to discuss the advisability ot holding the show this year . He would therefore ask those present to give the meet- ing their opinions on the subject . Ald . PREECE said the circumstances un- de which they met that evening were very different to what they had ever experienced before , or ever hoped to see again . Agricul- tural Societies of this kind generally had , he understood , decided to give up their shows for this year . Whether it was right or wrong to do so was quite another question . He did not look upon their show in the same light as he did upon some pleasures and the ames that were going on around them . There was a purpose in supporting agricul- ture , and it was their duty to do so as much they could , so that they might be able to provide alarger food supply . He looked on footbaacing , and such sports as hose quite diferently ; in fact he could not use words too strong in condemning the idea which some young fellows seemed to have , nasmuch that they desired to provide some amusement for themselves , and to kick a football about a field rather than do any thing to defend their country . The holding of an Agricultural Show such as that con- nected with the Harewood End Society was a very different thing ; and there was no doubt that society had done for some years past a very valuable work in providing a better and larger food supply in that neigh- Lourhood , and for that reason he thought they should consider this matter very ser- usly before they took any definite steps , before they gave up the show for this Year . But at the same time they could hardly enjoy themselves in the old way , es- ially when they considered the amount of isery and distress that would be caused through this war . He hoped there would . e no petty jealousy , but that they should be unanimous about it . If they decided to hold the show , he hoped people would not think they were doing the wrong thing . He hard- ly liked to move a resolution until it had fully discussed . After they had gone thoroughly into the matter they might then able to come to some decision which would be acceptable to all . Mr. TAYLOR said the circumstances under which they met were very grave , but at the same time there were many things which could be taken into consideration as to whether they should carry on the show in a normal way . There were , of course , many manure prizes given and several members of the society prepared their crops for these competitions , and it was only right in his opinion that the merchants should be given the opportunity of getting those awards made . One suggestion had occurred to him , and that was that they should show some of th classes , and on this occasion they should gant some of the money to the patriotic show any harm in the future by holding one this year , in his opinion it would be better to have no show than half a show done badly . Mr. DEAKIN said that , when he first came into the room he was in favour of holding the show ; but he did not think they would be serving any good purpose by hav- ing half a show . Either have a full show or no show at all . As for the ploughing matches , the very men whom they desired to win those prizes were now fighting for their very existence as a nation , and it would hardly be the right thing to hold such ploughing matches in their absence . He wanted to see that show prosper as much as any farmer , and the dropping of it would be a great loss to the town of Ross . But they would all have to suffer through this war , and they must all suffer together . He con- sidered that to hold half a show would be a failure , and he did not think it would be giving the young men a fair chance who were now serving their country ( hear , hear ) . Mr. LOCKE said he preferred the show being held , for it was their duty to uphold agriculture in every shape and form , es- pecially at the present time . Mr. SAINSBURY said in his opinion the show should be given up for this year . Half a show would never be a success , and subscriptions would never be obtained . thought they should give something to the National Relief Fund . If they held the show it might spell ruin to the show in the future ( hear , hear ) . He by Mr. MURDOCH , seconded by Mr. DAY , After further discussion it was proposed and carried by a large majority . that no show should be held for this year . THE RELIEF FUND . Ald . T. PREECE then moved that the society make a grant of £ 10 10s . to the National Relief Fund . He did not think they would lose anything by it , and by giv- ing this donation they would all feel that they were doing something towards the re- lief of distress in the large centres . He did therefore not think there would be much distress in agricultural districts like their own , for they would require all the men for employment that they could get . propose that they make a grant from the funds of the society towards the Prince of Mr. MURDOCH seconded , and threw out the suggestion that they should give £ 5 5s . to the local fund for the rural district , which might be very useful before the war was over . Wales ' Relief Fund . Mr. DEAKIN agreed with having a local fund for the district , and said that every inquiry would have to be made concerning the people before relief was given . They had got a fund in the parish of Bridstow , and he had uo - doubt that the people would allow that money to go between the Prince of Wales ' Fund and the fund for the rural dis- trict . The motion was put to the vote and car- ried . A long discussion then ensued on the ques- tion of the donors to the prize fund , who had already written offering their prizes , and it was resolved , on the motion of Mr. MUR- DOCH , seconded by Mr. E. BELLAMY , that the secretary , write and thank those donors for their kind offer , and point out that the show would not be held this year , but hoped for a renewal of their kind support when A hearty vote of thanks to the president concluded the meeting . THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , SEPTEMBER 10 , 1914 . Ross Golf Club . ANNUAL MEETING . The annual general meeting of the Ross Golf Club was held at the Clubhouse on Tuesday , September 1st , when Col. O. R. Middleton presided . Others present were Miss Duncombe , Miss Stafford , Miss Tooth , Miss Paulson , Messrs . S. H. Deakin , S. G. Yates , G. Okell , E. W. Strong , F. W. Wintle , H. Stevenson , J. F. Arnold , E. 8 . Boissier , G. B. Kemp , A. Tooth , H. T. Howell , A. J. Kiddle , H. C. Jefferies , Rev. C. H. Payton , Rev. W. A. Powicke , and Mr. D. A. E. Parker ( hon , sec . ) . Mr. Parker was elected secretary on the proposal of Mr. Yates , seconded by Mr. Ar- nold . The hon . treasurer , Mr. Stevenson , was re- elected on the proposition of Mr. G. B. Kemp , seconded by Mr. Strong . The committee , consisting of Messrs . J. F. Arnold , J. H. Hall , H. T. Howell , C. L. Llewellyn , J. M. Newton , Ji A. Pott , E. W. Strong , and F. W. Wintle , were re - elected , Mr. A. Ashton and Mr. H. A. Whiffen being elected to fill the vacancies . Mr. Okell was appointed as hon , solicitor , and Mr. G. B. Kemp as on . auditor . Mr. Okell then proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman for so ably presiding , which was seconded by Mr. Wintle , and car- ried amidst applause . Mr. Stevenson proposed and Mr. Deakin seconded the adoption of the financial report , Ross Board of Guardians . which was considered very satisfactory . THE REPORTS . Mr. C. H. Bunning , the late hon . secre- tary , in the course of his printed report , hership has been the largest the club has ever stated : -In regard to the past year the mem- experienced , as against a membership of 111 we have this year 125. Green fees were nearly double . We took £ 20 last year , and this year fees amounted to £ 37 , which is a gratifying increase . Competitions have been splendidly patronised , and show a handsome profit over last year . The bar takings are credited with a most satisfactory increase . All these different branches show that the club is increasing in popularity and useful ness . We have , unfortunately , had only one camping this year . battalion of His Majesty's Special Reserves The club is indebted to Mr. J. A. Pott and Mr. S. Greatrex Yates for the loan of several pictures for the club- house ; Mr. J. Martin Newton and Mr. E. W. Strong for bulbs and flowers for the beds ; Mr. and Mrs. Croydon have looked after and to Mr. F. R. Thomas for a notice board . the catering in a very efficient manner , and satisfactorily . this branch of the club is now working very Col. Middleton proposed the adoption of Mr. Bunnings ( the late secretary's ) report , which was seconded by Mr. Wintle and car- ried unanimously . Col. Middleton also proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Bunning for the good work he had done for the club , remarking that they owed Mr. Bunning a great debt of gratitude for the great interest he took in the club , and for the care and ability with which he discharged his duties as hon . secre- tary . seconding this , and it was agreed to amidst Mr. Okell said he had great pleasure in applause . his report , which was approved as being most The captain , Mr. S. G. Yates presented satisfactory : THE NEW RATE . VAGRANTS AND THE WAR . WORKHOUSE OFFERED FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS . mendous , and he thought part of the money should be given to the Belgians who were entitled to some consideration . between the ages of 18 and 30 , who appear they did . Their losses must have been tre-- to be generally living on the community , that the attention of the Local Govern- ment Board and the War Office , be drawn to the matter with a request that legisla- tion be passed for the purpose of utilising in some way the services of these able- bodied men for the country's good at this time of national stress . That copies of the foregoing be sent to the Local Government Board , the War Office , the local Members of Parliament , and every Union in Eng- land and Wales . " Mr. MURDOCH proposed that they sup- port the resolution , and said it would be a " com- splendid thing if some of these mercials " could be taken and put through a course of training , and made fight for their country instead of wandering about the country as they were doing at present . Mr. JONES seconded . Mr. MEREDITH suggested that their casual wards should be visited every morning before these men were allowed to disperse ( hear , hear ) . The motion was carried unanimously . MR . PASHLEY JOINS KITCHENER'S ARMY . Mr. COLLINS said his colleague ( Mr. Pashley , a Guadian of the Poor for the parish of Walford ) had now joined Lord Kitchener's Army as a private , and would be CONTRACTS TO BE THROWN OPEN . leaving Ross on Friday . He had no doubt The fortnightly meeting of this authority that he would honourably discharge his was held at Union Offices , Ross , on Thursday duties for his king and country , and he was last , when Mr. W. B. Pilkington ( Chairman ) sure his position on that Board would not be presided , with Mr. F. Cooper in the vice - prejudiced during the time he was away . He chair . Others present were Mrs. Maclean , hoped the Board would allow him leave of Mrs. Protheroe . Col. O. R. Middleton , Capt . absence under the circumstances . He would T. Raymond Symons , Mr. S. H. Deakin , propose that that be done . The CLERK said it would be a sufficient Mr. F. S. Collins , Mr. J. T. Stone , Mr. H. T. Blake , Mr. A. Herbert . Mr J. Griffiths , excuse for Mr. Pashley's absence . Mr. COOPER seconded , and wished Mr. Mr. A. Matthews , Mr. E. Morgan , Mr. H. Lickfold . Mr. J. Parr . Mr. F. W. Herbert , Pashley a speedy , safe , and victorious return M. Power , Mr. J. Day , Mr. J. W. Robinson , Mr. R. Pashley . Mr. T.A. Locke , Mr. M. K. ( applause ) .. The motion was unanimously carried . Ald . T. Preece . Mr. J. Murdoch . Mr. E. W Prevost , Mr. D. A. Meredith , Mr C. Freer , Mr. A. G. Evans , Mr. C. Hitchings . Mr. H. Hone . Mr. H. Lickfold , with Mr. J. Fred . Arnold ( Clerk ) , Mr. E. W. Gent and Mr. A. H. Webb ( Relieving Officers ) , and Mr. H. L. P. Battersea ( Master ) . RELIEVING OFFICERS ' REPORT . The Relieving Officers reported that they had relieved during the fortnight 233 poor persons at a cost of £ 52 14s . 6d . , and that with non - resident , relief amounted to £ 54 17s . Od . Finance Committee which showed a balance FINANCE REPORT . Mr. COOPER present the report of the £ 1,553.4s . 1d . at the bank of £ 1.575 15s . 11d . , less un- presented cheques of £ 22 11s . 10d .. leaving The amount required that morning was £ 2,338 1s . 9d . , and when their From the sporting point of view the year liabilities had been discharged there would has been quite satisfactory . With the ex - be a debit balance of £ 784 17s . 8d . The un- ception of July and August , the number of paid calls due came to £ 1,796 , and when entries in the numerous competitions , and settled would give the Board a credit balance Ald . PREECE thought that was hardly the keenness exhibited by the players , lins of £ 1,011 2s . 4d . He proposed the adoption been most encouraging . necessary , for the soldiers and sailors de- Fifteen matches of the report . pendents were provided for by the Govern- have been played , of which we have won Mr. DEAKIN seconded , and it was carried . ment and the Soldiers ' and Sailors ' Associa - seven , lost seven , and halved one . The Gor- tion . don Blake Cup was won in October by Mr. H. T. Howell , and in April by Mr. F. R. Thomas . The Bradley Court Cup was won in October by Mr. J. F. Arnold and in April by Mr. A. J. Kiddle . Winners of monthly spoons : A. Ashton 2 , E. W. Strong 2 , F. St. Maur Sheil 1 H. T. Howell 1 , J. Brawn 1 , Rev. C. H. Payton 1 , A. J. Kiddle 1. Silver medals : H. C. Jefferies 2 , A. Ashton 1 , H. T. Howell 1 § . Greatrex Yates 1. Impromp- tu spoons : A Ashton 3. Monthly pool : F. J. Kemp , Rev. C. H. Payton , A. Ashton , H. T. Howell , and S. G. Yates . No difficulty has be experienced in obtaining teams to play away of at home , and I note with pleasure the efforts made by many of the longer handicap men to fit themselves for the honour of playing for their club . The success of the open meeting was due to a in no small degree to the efforts of Mr. great extent to the presence of visitors , and Arnold , who very kindly acted as hon . seere tarys for the occasion . It is hoped the mem- bers of the club will in future support the committee by giving a generous entry at any urther open meeting , and so secure the con- tinuance of this most enjoyable day in the ment of the greens has had the desired effect , and under the able management of Croydon , are in a condition even better than we had hoped for . Further improvements on the course had been decided upon , but probably the green committee will not ask the club to sanction any considerable outlay until the MAGISTRATES ' STRONG REMARKS . country is again in its normal state , and the At a special sitting of Ross Police Court , victorious boys have been welcomed home from Berlin . The club has sustained a great on Friday morning , before Mr , T. Matthews loss in the retirement of Mr. Bunning , our hon . secretary . To his grasp of detail and ( in the chair ) , and Ald . T. Preece , two well- conscientious work for so many years ( com- dressed young men - Sidney George Beigh - bined with the hon . treasurer's care of the ton , labourer , 41 , Wharf - road , Newport , and locker ) , is due the happy position in which Edward Hayman , chauffeur , 26 , Goodrich Crescent , Newport - were brought up in custody and charged with stealing £ 1 13s . 54d . in money , an electric flash lamp , and a the show was held again . Yat . fund which was being raised in the country . Theft of Money at Symonds ' club's year . The somewhat expensive treat- They might , for instance , simply have a show of the field crops , the farms and the ploughing matches , and the proceeds or part them given to the fund . They did not suppose for a moment that they would make profit on the society this year . Mr. RUDGE said he had had the oppor- mity of coming into contact with many of the members , and judging by what he had heard from one and another he understood that it would be well to carry on the show merely as a matter of , business , and give half the prizes to the patriotic fund . This was a time when they should encourage agri- culture in every possible way . They looked upon their show not as a matter of pleasure but as a matter of business , and for that reason several did not consider that they should give up the show for this year , but that they should arrange to hold a number o the classes ( hear , hear ) . He might say that he was stopped in the street that even- by the Rev. Money - Kyrle , the Rector of SMART CAPTURE BY POLICE . mouth organ , from Goordich , the property of George Hayward , of Grove . cottage , Sy- monds ' Yat , on August 28th . we now find ourselves . I thank him and the members of the club for the whole - hearted way in which they have supported me . ladies ' report as follows : -I am afraid that Miss Duncombe , captain , presented the this report is not as large as it ought to be , year , but exactly the same for the corres- He ( Mr. ponding period of last year . Cooper ) would therefore propose . the adop- tion of the estimates , and that a precept be issued for the rate asked for . Col. MIDDLETON seconded . The CLERK said it was quite possible that the conference in London would not be held . The estimates as presented were adopted . INMATES AT GOODRICH COURT . satisfactory . Ross Rural District Council . A LOCAL RELIEF FUND . FOOTBALL OR FIGHTING . LLANGARRON WATER LOAN . THE NEW RATE . This Council met in the Boardroom , Ross , on Thursday morning when Ald . T. Preece , J.P. , presided , with Mr. J. Murdoch in the vice - chair . Others present were Col. O. R. Middleton , Capt . T. Raymond Symons , Mr. F. Cooper , Mr. F. S. Collins , Mr. J. T. Stone , Mr. A. Herbert , Mr. H. Lickfold , Mr. J. Parr , Mr. F. W. Herbert , Mr. R. Pashley , Mr. T. A. Lock , Mr. M. K. M. Power , ' Mr. J. Day , Mr. J. W. Robinson , Mr. E. W. Prevost , Mr. D. A. Meredith , Mr. C. Freer , Mr. A. G. Evans , Mr. C. Hitch- ings , Mr. H. Hone , Mr. H. Lickfold ; with Mr. J. Fred . Arnold ( Clerk ) . Mr. F. Ric Mr. A. B. Farr ( Surveyor ) s ) . For the dis- ketts ( Sanitary Inspector ) , Mr. J. Lewis and cussion on the local relief fund , the members of the Guardians who are not District Coun- cillors , were also present . LOCAL RELIEF FUND . Col. MIDDLETON , at the request of the Chairman , again explained the objects of the Soldiers ! and Sailors ' Families ' Association scheme , which was to look after and keep in as good a position as before , the wives and children of those men who had gone to serve their country . In reply to Mr. Blake , Col. Middleton said the Association did inquire into the question of the mothers and fathers who had previously been dependent upon their sons , who had now gone to the front . They had a great many cases on their books in the district . The difficulty was to find out what the sons exactly gave to their parents when they were at home . Mr. PILKINGTON said he did not think they could do anything until after the meet- Mourning Outfits complet e . Dressmaking Orders carefully and promptly executed . A very large variety of suit- able Dress Materials , Millinery , Costumes , Mantles , Blouses , Skirts , & c . WAKEFIELD KNIGHT , HEREFORD . ing in Hereford on Saturday , when the AGRICULTURAL NOTES . whole question would be gone into . Mr. MERF.DITH inquired whether they were to be invited to collect money in their own parish , and whether that money would go to the relief of that parish . BY PRACTICAL FARMER THE YEAR'S CROPS . The CHAIRMAN said they did not antici- pate having much distress in an agricultural The agricultural returns for the whole of district like that , but he thought there the United Kingdom show the acreage for should be one fund for the whole of the wheat to be 1,940,000 acres , which is an in- Rural district . crease of 150,000 acres compared with last Mr. BLAKE said these funds gave an year , and the estimated production to be portunity to those who were benevolently n clined to give , but there were a great many quarters , or 10 per cent . , and considerably 7,799,000 quarters , an increase of 712,000 who probably would not give at all , and he above the average of the past ten years . was of the opinion that any surplus money required should come out of the rates . The barley acreage is 1,904,000 , a decrease of 26,000 , and the estimated production is Mr. COOPER inquired whether it was the 7,927,000 quarters , which is decrease opinion of the Council that there should be 277,000 quarters , though larger than in any of Mr. POWER said that was the difficulty . 3,886,000 , a decrease of 75,000 , the estimated the three preceding years . The oats acreage is The County Council only advocated the one fund . Some people wanted a local fund as production 19,333,000 quarters , a decrease of 1,327,000 quarters . well . two funds ? Mr. MURDOCH : The County Council are strongly opposed to more than one fund . After further and lengthy discussion , it was decided on the motion of Mr. POWER , seconded by Mr. DEAKIN that the matter he deferred until that day fortnight , to see . what was done by the County Council at their meeting on the Saturday . On the motion of Mr. HITCHINGS , seconded by Mr. STONE . Mr. Murdoch was appointed as the Council's representative on the County Relief Committee . The Council then proceeded with the or- dinary business of the Council .. The potato acreage is 1,206,000 , an increase of 33,000 , the estimated production is 7,228,000 tons , a decrease of 377,000 tons compared with 1913 , when it was the largest on record . The number of eattle , 12,152,000 , shows increase of 256,000 ; sheep , 28,109,000 , show an increase of 557,000 ; and pigs , 3,971,000 , show an increase of 677,000 , all of which are highly satisfactory . an THE IMPORTANCE OF POULTRY . I have made several references recently to poultry and the importance of increased pro- duction . Lest any reader should think I am exaggerating this importance , let me refer to MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT . recently - published report , which shows that Mr. PREVOST presented the report of the the importation of eggs in 1913 reached the Medical Officer , which stated that since the vast total of 2,590,000 thousands , and was the last meeting there had been two cases of diph - largest yet recorded . The largest quantity re- theria , one as Sellack and one at Hentland , ceived in any previous year was 2,393,000 notified to him , but that there had been no further cases in either of the districts . There tion of 1913 was nearly £ 9,000,000 , being thousands in 1904. The value of the importa- had also been five cases of tuberculosis , as about £ 1,200.000 more than in 1912. It is a had examined two samples of drinking water ported has ucreased almost continuously for well as some cases of measles . The doctor noteworthy fact that the value of the eggs im- from surface wells at Crow Hill and the Tan- the past twenty years , and was in 1913 nearly house , Upton Bishop , and though both still £ 6,000,000 more than in 1893 . showed signs of surface contamination , it was not sufficient in either case to report them as in 1913 was received from Russia , though Den- The greater part of the increase in quantity unfit for drinking purposes . mark also sent an appreciably larger quan Mr. PREVOST also read the report of the tity . These imports have been greatly checked Sanitary Committee , and both the Medical in volume , though not altogether discontinued , Officer's report and that of the committee and the effect is seen in the continued high were accepted as read . prices . It must not be forgotten that though the consumption of eggs as food is enormous , there is also a large part of the supply which goes to meet a heavy demand for industrial purposes . FINANCE REPORT . Mr. MURDOCH read the report of the Finance Committee , which showed a balance at the bank of £ 826 15s . 3d . , less unpresent- Mr. HITCHINGS seconded , and it was carried . Ho , who ventured to give his opinion , and peared for Hayman , and Mr. T. Baker Jones , members left the neighbourhood , and the papers had been received from several ladies could not do that they could support a fund the alteration in the system of contracting and Yorath , brewers , Newport . The report was adopted . SEED TESTING STATIONS .. In view of the interest which has recently the desire of the Royal Agricultural Society to encourage farmers to support the show and make it a market for farmers and growers from all parts of the country SUPPLY OF POTASH MANURES . We have been dependent on Germany for many things in the past , and , at any rate , while the war lasts , we have , either to get on without them or find substitutes . It may not be generally known that our supply of arti- ficial potash manure comes almost entirely from Germany . Unfortunately , the existing stock is very small , and , needless to say , no The chief natural sources of potash immer THE NEW RATE . Mr. COOPER said they had all received a copy of the Clerk's estimates for the half- year ending March 31st next . It was shown that the balance at the bank was £ 1,553 4s . 1d .. and that the unpaid calls amounted to £ 1,796 . In addition to that there were monies to be received from various other sources including the half - yearly grant under The CHAIRMAN said it had been suggest - ed cheques of £ 88 12s . 2d . , leaving £ 738 Agricultural Rates Act , 1896 , £ 615 ; and ed that steps should be taken to open a col - 3s . 1d . They only required £ 15 11s . 6d . to ling £ 1,936 . The total receipts were esti- also a local fund for the Rural District . They would still have a credit balance of £ 722 was felt that it would serve a useful purpose Herefordshire County Council grants total - lection for the Prince of Wales ' Fund , and meet the demands made upon them ; and been shown in the question of seed testing , it when their liabilities had been settled , they mated at £ 6,083 14s . 1d . Expenditure was estimated at £ 7,910 17s . 5d .. the chief items had gone in such great numbers to enlist in were all very proud of the men of Ross who 11s . 7d . , together with the unpaid calls of if an official inquiry were made into the work- of which were as follow : Lunatic account , the army , and the different forces of His He ( Mr. Murdoch ) proposed the adoption of £ 523 , make a total credit of £ 1,345 11s . 7d . ing of seed control stations in certain Euro- £ 1,000 ; in - maintenance account and out- Majesty's services , and they were also very pean countries . The Board of Agriculture , relief account , £ 850 each ; salaries account , proud of the ladies of Ross who were provid- the report . therefore , instructed Mr. H. C. Long , one of £ 586 ; and boarded - ont children account , ing comforts for the soldiers and sailors , and their officers , to visit nine of the more cele- £ 275 . Estimated payment to September 30 , especially for the wounded . But still there brated and representative stations - viz . , at shire County Rate Account , 22.088 . A sum they could not all go and fight for their 1914 , came to £ 2,717 , including the Hereford- was another duty for them to do . Of course THE NEW RATE . Copenhagen Hamburg , Berlin , Breslau , 761 was estimated for contingencies and country , but they could all do something , and Finance Committee had also gone through the work they do , and the success which has Mr. MURDOCH , continuing , said the Munich , Buda - Pesth , Vienna , Zürich , and Wageningen . His account of these stations , balance at the end of the half - year . The they could all help to provide a fund for the the estimates for the half year ending March amount required to be raised by rate was relief of distress , which will undoubtedly 31st next . It would be seen from those es- attended their efforts to improve the general thus £ 1.827 3s . 4d . , which a 5d . rate would arise through this war . There was the relief timates that the estimated receipts totalled quality of seeds sold in their respective coun the £ on the Gloucestershire parishes would of Wales , and which he was pleased to see on the Herefordshire parishes , and Is . 2d . in fund which had been organised by the Prince £ 2,054 17s . 3d .. including a balance at the tries has now been published in the form of he required . bank of £ 836 15s . 3d . , and unpaid calls due a supplement to the Board's Journal . The re- This was a very reasonable had now exceeded the two million pounds , amounting to £ 573 3s . 1d . The half - year's port is very interesting , and though we must amount especially considering that this was while there were other funds for the soldiers grant under the Agricultural Rates Act not expect developments in this direction for for the Christmas half - year . There was only and sailors . The question he wished to raise amounting to £ 443 14s . 2d . , and the Council the time being there is no doubt that the one item in the expenditure to which he was whether or not some organised system will receive £ 150 from the County Council whole question of the purity of seeds , as well might call attention , and that was to the could be adopted by the public bodies for the hire of steam rollers . On the expen- as of other agricultural products , is one that £ 10 for the conference in London . This rate who represented the rural district . must have greater attention in the near future . There diture side the district roads account comes of 5d . in the £ was 3d . less than last half- were many people who wished to give , but to £ 2,400 , the salaries account to £ 245 ; a In this connection reference may again be that they wished to give their donations in a sum of £ 420 is estimated for payments to made to the exhibition of grain and seeds systematic way . He was therefore going to September 30th , 1914 , and £ 323 for contin- which the Royal Agricultural Society propose ask them to discuss the matter that day to gencies . The total expenditure is estimated to hold on October 6th and 7th at Notting- see if they could not come to some decision as at £ 3,587 17s . 9d . , leaving £ 1,533 0s . 6d , to ham , and which , it is hoped , will develop into to the best way in which they could deal be raised by rate . A 6d . rate will produce a market . The conditions of entry will enable with the relief of distress in their own im- this sum , and the committee recommended purchasers to ascertain the nature of the soil mediate district . The County Council very the issue of such a precept . He might also and subsoil , the treatment the crop has re- strongly advocated that there should be only add that last year the rate was 1s . 2d . in ceived and all other particulars necessary , one fund , and that the Prince of Wales ' Re- the £ , but this year it was only 11d . in the while the sample of the ears and straw sent lief fund ; on the other hand there were ladies £ , or a reduction on the whole year of 3d . with each exhibit should be a guide as to what and gentlemen in the neighbourhood , with in the £ . He would therefore propose that may reasonably be expected in an ordinary . season . The entry fees are nominal , as it is the House Committee , said they had in- He thought it was their duty to do some by the Clerk , he adopted . Col. MIDDLETON , in giving the report of the very best intentions , who wished that the precepts be issued for the rate of 6d . in some of their money should be used locally . the £ , and that the estimates , as presented spected the stores and found everything thing . They had not all the privilege of Mr. Mr. Cecil Acomb , solicitor , Newport , ap- but in the early part of the season some The CHAIRMAN , in seconding , said that Various gifts of fruit and Pashley to go to the front , and although they the decrease in the rate was chiefly due to thought their show should be carried on . solicitor , of Messrs . Hornby and Baker number of playing members was brought and gentlemen . and Mrs. Moffatt , of Good- for the distress of those left at home . A with the County Council . He did not want It was most important that agriculture Jones , Newport , watched the case on behalf down to so low a number , that though I re- rich Court , had also kindly entertained the dhe stimulated in every way , and Mr. of the prisoners ' employers , Messrs . Lloydceived letters from other clubs asking me to inmates at Goodrich . For those old people could number of men had enlisted , but he them to go away with the idea that the cost fix up dates for matches , I was obliged to re- Money - Kyrle hoped they would hold their who were unable to make the journey she not help thinking that there were of the roads was the cause of the decrease . show , and said that if there was any falling George Hayward , of Whitchhurch , an em- fuse them . It was also settled at a commit- had sent tobacco and sweets . The commit- others who ought to go , and he wished to re- The saving was affected through the contract fer chiefly to those who desired to play foot - system . tee meeting to hold the " Spoon " Competi- tee recommend that the best thanks of the ball , and whose ambition it was not to help If in the funds he would increase his dona- ploye at Mr. Jones ' , of the Saracen's Head , Board be sent to Mrs. Moffatt for her kind- in the defence of their country , but to pro- tion ( hear , hear ) , tions once in two months instead of every At the same time Mr. Symonds ' Yat , said he was at the hotel on Money - Kyrle ventured to suggest that they August 28th last . month as formally . This , of course , brought He had some money in a ness ( applause ) . The number of inmates in our competitions down to about half their should not , if they held the show , hold their purse , £ 1 13s . 54d . , which was in his jacket the house that day was 88 , while the number usual number . convivial gathering in the evening , and he pocket . There was also a mouth organ and The Gordon Blake Chal- of casuals dealt with during the fortnight was 343. A tender for lime for the garden to hold their annual dinner . It was no time -purse , organ , and flash lamp - produced , was also recommended . He proposed the for conviviality , for there was their presi- were his property . His jacket was hanging adoption of that portion of the report . tient and others who had dear ones at the in the garage . He put it there about 10.30 . Mr. MURDOCH seconded , and it was car- font , and that being so it . was certainly not During the day a motor lorry came to the ried . a time for conviviality . If they ran the hotel between 1.30 and 2. It brought some WORKHOUSE FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS . how his idea was that they should drop all beer and stout from Messrs . Lloyd and Yorath , The ring competitions . They could also drop brewers , of Newport . The two defendants the ploughing matches , for the young men were the men who came with the lorry . Just hom they wished to encourage in these after 2 o'clock he missed his money . lasses had left the district to serve their men were in the house having some lunch at ountry . He ( Mr. Rudge ) was only giving the time . As soon as he lost the money , he his opinion , and he thought they might carry went and told Mr. Jones , and asked if any on the business part of their show and omit one had been in the garage , and he said no . the other . Mr. Jones then informed the police . Mr. DAY said he considered that they P.C. Chamberlain stated that on August should abandon the show for this year . 28th , he received information from Mr. Jones Many societies had already abandoned their about the loss of this money . He went in shows . There were not many of them who pursuit of the prisoners , and traced them would care to go round with a book asking to Monmouth , and then through to Usk , for subscriptions , for the people would no where he caught them . He took them to doubt tell them that they had a far better the police station , and told them that he way for the use of their money . He did not suspected them of knowing something about think for one moment that they would lose the robbery at Symonds ' Yat . He searched anything by dropping the show for this Hayman and found the purse containing £ 1 yar . If they held some classes and left out 13s . 5d . , and he then searched the other others they would sure to give offence to prisoner and found the mouth organ in his some people . By not holding a show he under jacket pocket . He then searched the did not think they would offend anyone motor lorry , and found the flash lamp in the thear , hear ) . If there were no show the far- box . Hayman was the driver of the lorry . mers would buy the manures just the same . He then charged them both with the theft , Mr. PERCY PREECE agreed with Mr. and Hayman replied , " The sponge is up Day that they should give up the show for may as well tell you the truth ; me and my mate did take it , and I am very sorry for Mr. C. BUSSELL said his firm were quite what has occurred . " The prisoners were prepared to give some of their prize money taken to Ross and remanded . Hayward to the National Relief Fund if there were identified the things as his property . After talking the case over in private , Ald . PREECE said a great many shows the Chairman said the Magistrates had given ( 6 ) " Any member may introduce a non- were abandoned , but he did not mean to say this matter their very serious consideration , resident friend or friends who shall be en- that all those societies were doing the right and there was no doubt that it was a very titled to play upon the course at a charge of thing . He would be quite willing to go on serious case indeed , not only for their 1s . 6d . per day , 5s . per week , or 10s . per with the show , and agreed with Mr. Rudge employers but also for themselves ; but month . Such persons shall be members of that they should run the business part of it . as their advocates had spoken so well of the club for the time being , and shall enjoy I did not think they could be taunted for them , and had given them such good charac- all the privileges of membership except rot doing that ; and as a matter of business they ters , the Bench had decided to take a lenient Residents who live within a radius of four ing at meetings and entering competitions . should encourage the growth of crops view of this case , and each man would have The CHAIRMAN said he had had a great deal to do with societies up in the north , and they were running their shows upon purely business lines and dropping all the amusements . Whatever was done he would pleased to fall in with the majority . Mr. E. BELLAMY supported the sugges- tion that they should give up the show for this year . They did not know what lay be- fore them , and there would be a good many people who would need their money and at- tention before the war was over . ally thought it would be the right thing Hash lamp in his pockets . The three articles this year . no show . lenge Bowl " was played for on October 30th , and won by Miss D. Duncombe . On Nov. 11th a match was played on the home links against Gloucester , which resulted in a draw . 35 Spoon The first " Competition was played on November 18th , and won by Mrs. Maurice . The second was fixed for January 1st , but owing to frost it could not be played , and was altered to February 5th , and won by Miss Duncombe . The Miss H. Wooler won the " Aston Ingham prize , which was played for on February 26th . The last " Spoon " competition of the season was on March 6th , and was won by Miss Duncombe . On March 26th , Miss E Winnington Ingram won the " Gordon Blake Challenge Bowl . " The en- tries for these competitions have not been very large , but I hope that this year more members may be able to play . " ALTERATION OF RULES . The question of the alteration of rules was were amended as follows : - LLANGARRON WATER SCHEME . vide some amusement during the winter season . He could not speak too strongly , The CLERK said he had received a letter and he would like to refer to a letter that from the Public Works Loan Board , stating further importation is possible for the present , had that day been circulated in the " Ross that they were prepared to advance money Gazette " from Mrs. Pilkington . That letter expressed his ( the Chairman's ) opinion ex- they could not get the money locally . at 3 per cent . interest . He undestood that diately available are ( 1 ) seaweed , and ( 2 ) In weeds , prunings , hedge - clippings , brushwood , actly , and he thought Mrs. Pilkington had reply to a further question . the Clerk said he leaves , and vegetable refuse generally . done a great public service in bringing this believed it was about £ 900 that was requir - weed is already extensively used as a manure matter to the notice of the public . That required for the carrying out of the scheme . certain the amount of money that would he REFERRED BACK . was going rather away from the point , but ed . Tenders would be required at the next Col. MIDDLETON then reported that the he wished to know what steps they could best meeting . House Committee had decided to recommend take to provide a local fund for the relief of hear the last about this Llangarron water Mr. HITCHINGS : When are we going to that permission be obtained from the Local distress should any arise in their own rural Government Board to offer to the War Office district . He had a letter from Mr. Child , scheme . We get more talk over this Llan- the vacant beds , about 100 in number , for one of their members , who was unfortunately garron water scheme than we do over our the use of wounded soldiers from the front . unable to be present that morning , and the whiskey at Upton Bishop ( laughter ) . He might say that the committee was unani- letter went on to state that Mrs. Child and tenders for the work to be done , and so as- The Clerk was instructed to advertise for mouse in agreeing with the suggestion , and himself would be willing to subscribe £ 50 to they now recommended that the proposal the Prince of Wales ' Relief Fund , and £ 25 should be adopted by the whole Board . to the Soldiers ' and Sailors ' Families ' Capt . SYMONS proposed and Mr. DEA- Association . He ( Mr. Child ) suggested that KIN seconded that the offer be made , and it the money should be sent to both , while was carried unanimously . Mr. MURDOCH referred to the fact that there was a strong feeling in some districts The CHAIRMAN said these wounded sol- that there should be a local fund to deal with he saw by the papers that one of their em- diers would be treated by the excellent staff local cases . If he could be of any use or of ployees had been summoned for neglecting of volunteer Red Cross nurses , and it was any assistance he should be glad to give his his duty , and he wished to know what the considered that it would be far better to services . Council were going to do in the matter . If two gentlemen , with Mr. allow these wounded soldiers under one roof Arnold as secretary to the fund , were asked Mr. PASHLEY thought it was a matter rather than have them scattered about in different homes ( hear , hear ) . to collect subscriptions in their own districts , for the steam roller committee to go into . he believed a sum would be raised which decided to refer the matter to the steam rol- On the motion of the CHAIRMAN , it was would be quite worthy of the Ross Rural CONTRACTS TO BE THROWN OPEN . district . Continuing , the Chairman said ler committee . Mr. MURDOCH , Chairman of the Con- that they all could not follow Mr. Child's tracts Committee , said they had carefully noble example , but they could all give ac- considered the letters from the two con- cording to their means , and he was sure they tractors , and they had decided that as there would all be proud in the future of having were no war clauses in the contracts that done something to help in the relief of the ain . " The old proverb - maker who first wrote their contracts should remain as before , but , distress their district ( hear , hear ) . as suggested by the Local Government Board WHAT KEEPS US BACK ? " He shall be holden with the eords of his Sea- on the coasts . All who have access to this source of supply should collect it in quantity . Broad weed may be used direct as manure . Grassy weed and tangle should be dried and burnt wherever possible . ton of fresh weed should yield 20lb . to 30lb . of potash ( enough , for example , to manure from a quarter to half an acre of potatoes ) . A Potash may also be obtained by burning all kinds of vegetable refuse not suitable for direct application to the soil .. The percen tage of potash in vegetation varies very widely ; among ordinary weeds , for example , thistles might yield 5 per cent . and nettles 2-5 per cent . of their weight ; timber contains very little potash , cord - wood a considerable quantity , and brushwood still more ; ordinary wood , ashes might contain from 5 per cent . to 10 per cent . , according to their source . The ashes resulting from the burning of the weeds , prunings , hedge - clippings , & e . , might be expected to contain from 10 to 15 per cent . of potash , and as much as an equal weight of kainit at about £ 2 10s . per ton . It is abso- lutely essential , in the absence of full sup- plies of farmyard manure , that potash should be provided for such farm crops as potatoes and ( on light soils ) turnips , and that it should be available in gardens for potatoes , carrots , raised , and after some discussion the rules ( 2 ) That the following paragraph be added : " Nominations of members to serve on the committee must reach the hon . secretary at least three days before the annual meeting . " ( 4 ) " It shall also be in the discretion of the committee to remove such members names from the club list and post their names on notice board of clubhouse as not having paid their subscriptions . Members are disqualfiied from winning a prize in any competition if their subscriptions have not been previously paid . The committee shall Mr. PREVOST inquired whether all the that down knew life , in a wonderful way . It is have power to reduce the subscriptions under the Board would be prepared to meet such dependents of the soldiers and sailors would the wrong things we do that tie us all up in parsnips , onions , and many other crops . The Board of Agriculture makes the sug- exceptional circumstances . " contractors in a fair and reasonable manner be looked after by that Association ? knots and hamper and hinder us no matter gestion that , in view of the lack of employ through the war . A suggestion was also The CHAIRMAN said he understood they which way we turn . Occasionally , perhaps ment for unskilled labour in many districts , made that 150 tons of coal be purchased , as would , and that a grant had already been more than occasionally , we hear an opposite farmers might well begin by collecting all they had plenty of room for storing it . made to that Association from the Prince of philosophy expressed . We have even been readily available vegetable refuse with the After a long discussion it was decided to Wales ' Fund . The idea of the County Coun- told of men who were too honest to succeed . view of drying and burning it and storing the order only 100 tons of coal , while the other oil was that there should be only this one Thorough - going integrity has been presented ashes for early spring use before the winter part of the report was adopted on the motion fund , and that applications should be made sometimes as a bar and obstacle ; but that is sets in . Similarly , during the winter much of Mr. MURDOCH , seconded by Mr. MAT to that fund when required , which would devil's doctrine , born not only of a perverse labour might be employed in rooting out old Mr. MURDOCH stated that in future , thought they should have a local fund . THEWS prevent overlapping . But many people but of a foolish mind . Honesty and right mindedness never kept any man back from through an order from the Local Govern- Mr. PASHLEY : The Prince of Wales ' success - that is , any success that was worth ment Board , all contracts would have to te Fund is for all distress , there was no sum trying for . But dishonesty and wrong thrown open and not left for just the local he took it , ear - marked for the Sailors ' and mindedness have , times and times without traders to compete . Sailors ' Association . number . It is when we begin to mix up with Mr. MURDOCH agreed with the idea that wrong things that we lose the directness , the . it would a be splendid thing to arrange for clear vision , the steady sureness that mean The CLERK read a letter from the Clerk a systematic collection in each district , hat achievement and success . Look life over from to the Sedgefield Union dealing with the that the money should be paid to the Prince what point you will , and you will find that it taking of able - bodied casuals for service for of Wales Fund , then there would be no has been sin that has tripped men up and held their country , and enclosing the following over - lappER said he thought they ought and hope . Truly we are holden with the cords them back , and spoilt health and happiness resolution : to pay a fine of £ 2 , or in default one month's miles from the Ross Town Hall can play on hard labour , and the Bench hoped that this payment of 2s . 6d . a day green fees . Resi- would be a warning to them in the future . dents outside the radius 1s . 6d . per day . Mr. Acomb thanked the Bench for the lenient way they had taken of the case , and though it might not come very well from him he would like to congratulate the policeman on the very smart way they tracked these men and arrested them . The Bench agreed , and also congratulated the police officer . The money was paid , both prisoners feel- Mr. MARFELL said the question was ing their positions very acutely , left the whether they would do the society and the Court crying . ELECTION OF OFFICERS . On the motion of Mr. Deakin , seconded by Mr. Stevenson , Col. Middleton was unani- mously re - elected president . Mr. Deakin was unanimously re - elected vice - president on the motion of Col. Middle- ton , seconded by Mr. F. W. Wintle . Mr. Stevenson proposed that Mr. Yates le re - elected captain , the Rev. W. A. Powicke seconding , and it was carried unanimously . OASUALS AND THE WAR . Mr. That in view of the large number of to do something for the little Belgians who of our wrong doings , and our sin is the thing able - bodied vagrants recently admitted to had suffered considerably for England's bene- more than all things elee that hap spoilt our the wards of the workhouse of this Union fit in keeping the Germans back as long as lives . hedges and clearing off other coarse vegeta- tion in itself objectionable . All these clean- ings might be burnt , and the ashes used in late spring at a time when potash manures may be of great value . The ashes must be stored in a dry place . The carbonate of potash present in ashes is very soluble , and would quickly wash out if exposed to rain . DEFEND YOUR HOMES ! Every old Soldier or Volunteer . the should ENROL in the NATIONAL RESERVE , a pro- perly constituted Government Force . |