Ross Gazette 17th September 1914 - Page 3
Ross Gazette 17th September 1914 - Page 3
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| Date | 17/09/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 17th September 1914 |
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he committee of the Ross Young men's Christian Association has decided old the annual Sale of Work on the 27th ober next . Contributions will be thank- received at Clytha House , New - street , s . Further particulars later . - Advt . Ir . Digby Lighton has great pleasure in nking so many for their kind response to appeal for the men in the fleet , and will grateful for any further help of the same -West Bank , Ross - on - Wye . COTTAGE HOSPITAL - The committee grate- y acknowledge the receipt of the follow- harvest thanksgiving offertories : Wal- Church , £ 3 19s . 2d .; St. John's Chapel , lford . 15s . Od .: Marstow Church . £ 2 48 . ; Ross Baptist Church , £ 1 10s . Od . LAUNDRY EMPLOYEES ENTERTAINED . anks to the kindness and generosity of the v . R. T. A. Money - Kyrle , Rector of Ross , Mrs. Money - Kyrle , the employees at the ss Sanitary Steam Laundry were enter- ned at the Rectory quite recently . A st enjoyable afternoon was spent . Tea Spartaken of and games enjoyed , and the ff at the laundry wish to express their y best thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Money- rle for their unfailing kindness in provid- them with what turned out to be a real ne of pleasure and social intercourse . RECRUITING MEETINGS . - Several recruiting etings have been held in Ross and the dis ef during the past week , and on Saturday ening at the Ross Town Hall , a well at- aded open - air meeting was held , at which Peches were delivered by Capt . A. S. evor . Mr. A. Watkins , of Hereford , and her speakers . The meeting was held under e auspices of the United Political Parties , d it closed with the singing of " God save eKing . CALL FOR NATIONAL RESERVES . - A number members of the Ross Company of the erefordshire National . Reserve , under Capt .. W. W. Pope , left Ross ly the 1.28 train Hereford on Monday . There was a large rade at the Drill Hall , Hereford , of mem- rs from all parts of the county , and many the men accepted the terms of enlistment r Lord Kitchener's Army for the duration the war . and will join their various units ring the present week . Ross SANITARY STEAM LAUNDRY . - The an- aal general meeting of the directors and areholders of the Ross Sanitary Steam aundry Company was held at the Royal otel on Wednesday last , when Mr. H. J. ke presided . The accounts for the year ded June 30th last were laid before those resent , and were passed as highly satisfac ry , the usual dividend heing declared . The port showed that a most pleasing year's ork had been accomplished , and the Manag- ess , Secretary , and staff at the Laundry re heartily thanked for the manner in ich they had studied the interests of the ompany in the discharge of their duties . A milar vote of thanks was also accorded the hairman of the meeting and the directors . " BURBERRY ' CLIENTS in the district an place their orders with Messrs . WRIGHT Burberry " au- nd Sox , Ross , who are horised agents for both ladies ' and gentle- en's goods , and keep a full set of patterns all their specialities - Weather - proof Gar- ents , Sporting Garments , Gamefeather weed , and other Suitings , etc. , thus getting xpert advice and also saving the trouble of personal visit to their showrooms .. " Ross Baptist Church , HARVEST THANKSGIVING . The ingathering of the harvest was cele- rated on Friday and Sunday last , at the aptist Church . Broad - street . hy highly suc essful services . The decoration of the hurch , which presented a beautiful and asteful appearance , was carried out by a and of ladies , who had received generous ifts from the usual worshippers and friends f the church . The preacher on the Friday ns the Rev. A. H. Horlick , of Coleford , she took for his text Psalm 65 , v . 11 , Thou crownest the year with Thy good- ess , and in the course of his homily , show- that the growth of the year was the rich untiful harvest which God had provided . he anthem on that occasion was , " I will ed my flock . " which was effectively render- ly a full choir . The services on Sunday ere conducted by the Pastor , the Rev. J. Kettle , the text in the morning being , My God shall supply all your need , " etc. , hillinians 4 , 19 , and in the evening , Give us this day our daily bread . " Matt . 6 , The congregations were large , and the rvices ronghout the day were aglow with e spirit of thankfulness . " The anthems at he evening service were . " Fear not , O ord Cooke ) , and " How lovely is ion . the sole in the latter being feelingly ng by Miss Gertie Foster . Miss Harsent ficiently presiding at the organ . The sing- g throughout was of a bright character , ad showed careful training . Special pray- were offered on behalf of all who have one forth in defence of their country , and perially of those from our own town , in- ded in , which were several from Broad- reet Clair h . The collection on the Friday as given , as usual , to the Ross Cottage Hos- tal anil amounted to 1 10 , while the anday offertories , amounting to £ 3 Ts . 10d . ere for the church funds . A social evening , together with the sale of he fruit and vegetables , tankplace in the hoolroom on Tuesday , and he proceedings ere , interspersed with solos duets , recita- ons , ete , and made a fitting climax to a ry happy and successful harvest gathering . er . J. W. Kettle thanked all who had in y way assisted in making the services so ppy and profitable . WITH THE CANADIAN CONTINGENT . Mr. Horace C. L. Blake , who formerly be- nged to the Ross Territorials , and is now rving with the Canadian Contingent , writ- g to his father , Mr. A. J. Blake , on August th , from Valemtier Camp , Quebec , says : We are away up in the Ledec Mountains , out 40 miles from a town or city , right way out in the bush . The camp extends r 18 miles , and there are nearly 30,000 oops assembled here ready to go , as all , en the Redskin chiefs , are marching in to e cities from the mountains with their Lds ready to help the old country . We not get very much news , as things have en so misrepresented by both the Ameri- n and Canadian Press . I am now attach- 1 to the Army Service Corps , have passed : he doctor , have my certificates as a rough der , and at getting along fine . We are allowed to carry money , as everything cessary for a soldier is provided by the nadian Government . We shall go to Al- shot for a few days before crossing fo gium . shall , if I get through , receive grant of 200 dollars from the city of Tor- to when we return there . " BELGIAN REFUGEES . An enquiry has been received as to whether y of the refugees from Belgium can be ac amodated in the town and neighbourhood Ross . Any residents desirous of offering porary homes for these people - both those wish to offer accommodation gratuitous- and those who would be willing to do so a weekly payment to cover their expenses , re requested to give in their names to the tor of the " Ross Gazette . " A committee then be formed to deal with the matter . a the words of " The Times , " " This is a at national work , a great national duty . appeal is to the noblest feelings of hon- chivalry , and compassion , and by the in which we meet the call , severally as viduals and collectively as a people , will conduct be judged hereafter among all untions of the world . " et us see to it that Ross does its part . e learn that several refugees have al- y found homes in the district . The Recent Patriotio Concert . GRATIFYING RESULT . AN OPEN CONCERT ARRANGED . A meeting of the patriotic smoking concert committee was held at the King's Head Hotel , Ross , on Wednesday , when the Chairman , Mr. S. Greatrex Yates , presided . Those present were Mr. H. J. Pike ( hon . secretary ) , Mr. L. U. Wooler , Mr. G. Okell , Mr. L. P. Mew , Mr. H. Stevenson , Mr. T. M Sainsbury , Mr. W. H. Footitt , Mr. G. B. Kemp , Mr. A. Bird , Mr. O. L. Llewellyn , Mr. J. L. Pembridge , Mr. C. J Wright , sen .. Mr. J. A. Capewell , Mr. W. T. W. Jeffery , Mr. F. Cooper , Mr. C. J. Wright , jun . , Mr. C. H. Raymond , Mr. J. Marfell , etc. SECRETARY'S REPORT Mr. PIKE , the hon . secretary , presented ROLL OF HONOUR . Ross and District Men his report , in which he said that he wished Who are Serving their King to congratulate the committee on the com- plete success of their smoking concert , both from a financial and instructive point of view . The musical committee were to be congratulated on the selection of both songs and singers , and the seating committee on the arrangements of the room . Thanks to the efforts of the catering committee the amount to be handed over to the local relief fund was increased by £ 2 10s . 1d . Mr. T. Sainsbury had the honour of selling the greatest number of tickets , which , with a donation from Mr. Neville Shaw , realised £ 6 12s . 6d . He thought , too , that their rory hest thanks were due to Messrs . Pur- chas and Son , Messrs . Pulling and Co. , Messrs . Mew , Mrs. Miles , and the Alton Court Brewery Co. , for the refreshments given either free or at eost price ; Mr. Best , of the New Inn , and Mr. Caws , of the Wye Valley Hotel , for the loan of all the glasses free ; the proprietors of the Corn Exchange for lending the hall free , Mr. Millington for painting the Russian arms , Messrs . Bunning and Sowersby for lending flags , Messrs . Southall and Son for chairs and tables , the firemen who collected tickets at the door , those who assisted in the selling of the re- freshments , Mr. T. Mapp for flags at cost price , and Mr. G. M. Morton for all Press notices and handbills for which he made no charge . With such an excellent chairman and committee he ( Mr. Pike ) was prompted to suggest that another concert should be held - one in which the ladies could help , and with their permission he would refer to this matter at the end of the meeting . The tickets sold at the door realised £ 1 19s . Od . , and the sale of programmes £ 1 14s . 5d . , which cost only 10s . 6d . Mr. Dennison gave a donation of 10s .. Mr. G. Williams ( the caretaker at the hall ) gave back 2s . 6d : out of his charge , and Mr. Freame Watkins 5s , The amount to be handed over to the relief fund would be over £ 35 , which , he was quite sure they would consider as satisfactory ( hear , hear ) . Mr. WOOLER pointed out that only three different people were thanked for giving re- freshments in last week's " Gazette , ' the names of Messsrs . Pulling and Co. and Messrs . Purchas and Sons were left out . The CHAIRMAN pointed out that when Mr. Okell made his statement it was not known by all that there were these other firms , but that would be put right in the next issue of the " Gazette . " and the secre- tary would write to those firms . The report as presented was adopted . THE BALANCE SHEET . Mr. PIKE presented the following financial statement , from which it will be seen that the sum of £ 35 11s . 2d . was raised through this concert for the local relief fund . RECEIPTS . By sale of refreshments Subscriptions : Mr. N. Shaw Mr. Dennison and Country . The following is a list of men from Ross and district who have answered the call to defend their country : - TERRITORIALS . Capt . S. Greatrex Yates , Berkeley House Capt . Ll . B. Green , New House Lieut . M. V. Smith , Col. - Sergt . C. Pugh , 5 Brixton Terrace . Sergt . W. H. Dekins , Gloucester Road . Sergt . A. Evans , 13 , Smallbrook Road . Sergt . Llewellyn , 24 , Millpond Street . Sergt . E. J. James , Marclecote Sergt . R. Shay , Cherrington Villas . Lance . - Sergt . C. P. Ballinger , 128 , Lewisham Road , London . Corpl . E. G. Watkins , Folly , Parkend . Corpl . Bennett , 8 , Corpse - Cross Street . Lance - Corpl . R. G. Yemm , 2 , Berryfield Villas . Lance - Cpl . A. G. Hicks , Cawdor Pte . A. G. Dekins , 22 , New Street . Pte . T. G. Davies , 18 , Alton Street . Pte . C. T. Little , Tudorville . Pte . H. Marshall , 6 , Camp Road . Pte . J. T. Minton , Greytree Road . Pte . F. Harris , Tudorville . Pte . J. Rumbles , Tudorville . Pte . J. Christopher , 53 , Nursery . Pte . G. Cook , 41 , Brampton Street . Pte . H. Downing , 15 , Old Gloucester Road Pte . A. Bird , 53 , Wye Street . Pte . W. Frost , Greytree House . Pte . W. L. Partridge , 1 , Over - Ross Villas . Pte . J. Cave , 23 , Kyrle Street . Pte . W. Hill , 27 , Brampton Street . Pte . F. J. Hill , 44 , Broad Street . Pte . W. Evans , 26 , Nursery . Pte . O. A. Powell , Brampton Street . Pte . A. E. Rosser , Edde - Cross Street . Pte . W. Scotford , 12 , Old Gloucester Road Pte . L. Wilce , 11 , Smallbrook Road . Pte . E. Wood , 83 , Brookend . Pte . C. Lerigo , 17 , North Road . Pte . C. Blockley , 36 , Greytree Road . Pte . H. Downing , 48 , New Street .. Pte . L. C. Evans , 25 , Nursery . Pte .. A. Husbands , Cawdor Cottage . Pte . H. Kemp , Cawdor House . Pte . O. Teague , 2 , Over - Ross Villas . Pte . J. Cload , 45 , Nursery . Pte . P. G. Hill , 24 , Crofts . Pte . E. Simmons , Over - Ross Street . Pte . A. Cambrey , Tudor Street . Pte . B. McCormick , Folly . Pte . W. Foxwell , 16 , Broad Street . Pte . E. Gibbons , 6 , Nursery . Pte . H. Matthews , 11 , Over - Ross Street . Pte . A. L. Raymond , High Street .. Pte . H. Davies , 7 , Upper Crofts . Pte . H. Smith , 23 , Crofts . Pte . W. J. Symonds , Royal Hotel . Pte . H. Williams , Black House . I £ s . d . By sale of tickets at door 1 19 By sale of tickets 30 4 Pte . F. Addis , Wye View , Cawdor . Pte . C. Harris , Tudorville . By sale of programmes 1 14 5 2 10 1 Pte . W. Rex , Nursery . 100 10 Pte . G. Fowler , 2 , Corpse - Cross Street . 026 Mr. Freame Watkins 050 09 £ 38 14.0 7 6 076 07.7 1 8 6 Mr. G. Williams Tickets not paid ... PAYMENTS . To hire of piano ... To caretaker To flags To printing To stamps To sundries To balance 12 6 043 35 11 2 £ 88 14 On the motion of Mr. BIRD , seconded by Mr SAINSBURY , the balance sheet was passed subject to audit . The three gentle men asked to audit those accounts were Mr. H. Stevenson , Mr. E. S. Boissier , and Mr. J. Harries . It was further proposed by Mr. WOOLER , and seconded by Mr. STEVEN- SON , that after the accounts had been audit- ed the balance should be paid over to the local relief fund , which was agreed to . AN OPEN CONCERT ARRANGED . Mr. PIKE said their smoking concert had heen so successful that he ventured to sug- gest that they should enlist the committee as it now stood , and while the patriotism of the people was running high they should endeavour to arrange another concert , one in which the ladies of the town and district could take part . He was quite sure they would be able to enlist the sympathy of the ladies to sell tickets or help in some way . His own idea as to the charges for admission were that the prices of admission should be 3s . , 2s . , 18. , and that half the proceeds should be given to the Belgian Re- fugee Fund and half to the Local Relief Fund ( hear , hear ) . There was no better way of getting money than by arranging a good con- rert , and if they could organise such a con- rert it would be a good thing . was The idea mooted by Mr. Pike seemed to at once meet with the approval of the com- mittee , and after some discussion it resolved , on the proposition of Mr. MEW , seconded by Mr. C. J. WRIGHT . sen . , that such a concert should be arranged . Mr. Pike was again appointed to act as hon . secretary , with power to appoint an assistant to help him with the work . The programme and details as to the ar- ranging of the concert were left to the fol- lowing musical committee , from whom any information may be obtained : Mr. H. Crump , Mr. Bert Restall , Mr. H. T. Howell , Mr. J. A. Capewell , Mr. Llewellyn , Mr. C. H Raymond , Mr R. Mapp , Mr. F. Cooper , with power to add to their number . The prices of the admission tickets were fixed at 9s . , 2s . , and 1s . , with family tickets for four at 10s . 6d . We understand that the date of the con- cert is fixed for Friday evening , October 9th , at 8 p.m. , and that already there is every prospect of a really high - class programme being arranged . Among those who have al- ready promised to take part in the pro- gramme are : Mrs. Slatter ( Miss Hull ) , Mrs. ( i . Bindon , Miss Curtis , Miss Sparrow , Miss Sadler . A generous offer has been received . guaranteeing all expenses , so that all receipts will go direct to the Local Relief Fund and the Belgian Refugees Fund . COUNTY WAR FUND . DONATIONS TO THE ROSS AND DIS- TRICT WORKING PARTY FUNDS . Previously acknowledged Visitors at Royal Hotel Mrs. Scott Shepherd Per Miss Ashmore ... Per Mrs. Wyndham Smith Wye Valley Hotel Visitors Mrs. Reid Miss Evans Visitors at Swan Hotel Mrs. Watkins Mrs. Miles Per Mrs. Foster ... Visitors at Royal Hotel ( second instalment ) Mrs. Gwillim ( Foxall ) 83 13 290 10 026 4 14 6 12 6 300 10 100 050 26 10 12 6 026 Pte . E. Blake , 4 , Brixton Terrace .. Pte . C. Barter , 8a , Henry Street . Pte . A. Moore , 3 , Henry Street . Pte . T. Yemm , 2 , Berryfield Villas . Pte . W. Stephens , 41 , Over - Ross Street . Pte . A. Downing , New Street . Pte . T. Davis , 20 , Over - Ross Street . Pte . L. Carpenter , Gatsford Road . Pte . C. Aplín , 12 , Queen's Place , Bath . Pte . H. P. Hodges , 4 , May Hill Cottage , Pte . T. Tasker , Anchor Bridge , Dymock . Pte . E. Wilkes , New Cottage , Yatton . Pte . J. Rowberry , 3 , Victoria Estate , Mon. Tuffley . Pte . R. C. Watkins , Camp Road . Pte . W. Sutton , The Nursery . Pte . J. H Bushnell , Firs Road Pte . C. J. Colwell , Tudorville Pte . E. Duffield , Corpse - Cross Street Pte . J. H Griffiths , 23 , High Street Pte . E. Hammond , Camp Road Pte . Victor Edwards , 9 , Brixton Terraco Pte . W. C. E. Langford , Brookend Street Pte . W. Marshall , Milton Terrace Pte . R. Paxton , Brookend Street Pte . D. H. Pike , Gloucester Road Pte . L. Shock , 9 , The Crofts Pte . W. E. Smith , Camp View Pte . H. Williams , Camp Road Pte . C. V. Watts , Milton Terrace Pte . E. Wood , Brookend Street Pte . F. Thackway , Ross Pte . P. J. Thackway , Ross Pte . W. Longford , Weston Pte . T. Wall , Walford Pte . J. J. Gwyer , Doward Hill Pte . H. J. Green , Great Doward Pte . A. Howells , Fawley Pte . F. Jenkins , Walford Pte . C. Kendall , Bridstow Pte . C. Kirby , Walford Pte . W. H. Morgan , Peterstow Pte . E. Matthews , Ruardean Pte . R Moore , Garway Pte . H. Morgan , Walford Pte H. Moore , Garway Pte . H. Osborne , Garway Pte . A. Randall , Kynaston Pte . C. Ryder , Hendre Farm , Peterstow Pte . T. A. Verrill , How Caple ' Pte . C. T. Willett , Foy Pte . W. Watkins , Tanhouse , Hentland Pte . H. Harbourne , 11 , Alton Street ARMY SERVICE CORPS . Mech . Staff Sergt . J. Butcher , Brookend , A.S.C. Pte . C. K. Cater , Alton Street , A.8.0 . Pte . C. Moore , New Street , A.8.0 . Driver Leighton , Nursery , A.S.C. Driver G. Williams , Over - Ross Street , A.S.C Pte . A. Weaver , Alton Street , A.S.C. R. Jackson , Hildersley , Ross , A.S.O .. Preece , W. G. , A.S.C. Pte . Horace C. L. Blake , Duxmere , Canad- ian Contingent A.S.O. SHROPSHIRE YEOMANRY . Farrier - Sergt . C. J. Harris , the Forge , Shropshire Yeomanry Sergt . T. Steward , the Manse , B.Y. Corpl . A. Butcher , Motor House , S.Y. Trooper , W. G. Bennett , Marsh farm , S.Y. Trooper P. J. Bennett , Ingestone , S.Y. Trooper H. Bullock , Tudorville , S.Y. Trooper C. Davies , Greytree , S.Y. Trooper E. W. Haines , Cantilupe road , S.Y. Trooper C. H. Hall , Ashfield , S.Y. Trooper J. Hodges , Foy , S.Y. Trooper P. Lerigo , Crofts , S.Y. Trooper , W. J. Meredith , Coughton , S.Y. Trooper D. Pegler , New Street , S.Y. Trooper R. H. B. Potts , Ryefields , S.Y. Trooper B. Prewett , Aberhall , S.Y. Trooper F. Rose , Putley , S.Y. Trooper J. Sexty . Ashe , S.Y. Trooper R. Sharp , the Castle , S.Y. Trooper J. Steward , the Manse , S.Y. Trooper R. E. Summers , Wilton , S.Y. Trooper J. R. Thompson , Llangarron , S.Y. Trooper H. Wigmore , Goodrich , S.Y. WORCESTERSHIRE YEOMANRY . Trooper Partridge Sainsbury , Whitecross , Worcestershire Yeomanry Trooper A. Evans , The Hill , Weston , W.Y. Trooper Williams , Gillow Manor , W.Y. THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , Commercial Motor Vehicles . TEL . 23 . NOW Is the time when the Commercial Car is most needed . We can supply Chassis of any make , and build Body to any special re- quirement . Or we can quickly fit your present Car with a detachable Commercial Body , there- by enabling you to use your Oar for either business or pleasure . Full particulars with drawings and prices free on application . BUTCHER & CASSON AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERS , CARRIAGE & MOTOR BODY BUILDERS , ROSS , ( LIMITED ) , Herefordshire . Trooper R. S. Jenkins , Broad Street , W.Y. Trooper H. Mellows , High Street , W.Y. OTHER FORCES . Major E. W. Caddick , Ross , Welsh Di- visional T. and S. Column Capt . F. H. Deakin , 6th Royal Warwicks Regiment Lieut . C. Deakin , 9th Brigade Expedition- ary Force Lieut . J. Francis , 8th Royal Warwicks Lieut . Basil Stratford Collins , Lincoln Hill Lieut . H. Verschoyle , Springfields , A.S.O. Lieut . H. Collins , Lincoln Hill , K.S.L.I. Lance - Cpl . Robert S. Clarke , Marstow , K.S.L.I. Pte . V. G. Ursell , Cantilupe road , Ross , Grenadier Guards Pte . F. Parsons , Ross , R.A.M.C. Pte . Harold John Terrett Day , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . A. Jones , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . A. J. James , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . W. Young , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . W. Neal , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . W. J. Parry , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . E. G. V. Watts , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . F. Bundy , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . F. Barnett , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . W. Barnett , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte W. Bridges , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . J. Counsell , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . T. Davies , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . A. Evans , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . B. Gurney , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . W. Jarvis , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . H. A. Jenkins , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte .A . V. Luckett , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . J. Preece , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . G. Rivers , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . A. W. Shock , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . T. Welsh , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . L. A. Waites , Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . H. Thackway , Tudorville , K.SL.I. Pte . G. E.Husbands , Ross , K.S.L.I. Cpl . C. W. Stephens , 14 , Kyrle Street , K.S.L.I French . G. D. , Gunner R.G.A. , 39 Co. , 9 , Kyrle - street Pte . A. Carpenter , 1st Gloucester Regi- ment , 23 , The Nursery B. C. Hutchins , 1st Dragoon Guards , 22 , Edde - Cross - street Bandsman L. Watson , 29 Kyrle Street , 3rd Monmouth . Pte . W. Ayres , Tudorville , R.A : M.C . Pte . A. Baynham , 8 , Nursery , R.A.M.C. Corpl . T. Bridges , 37 , Brampton Street , K.S.L.I. Pte . A. Baynham , 1 , Brampton Street , K.S.L.I. Pte . W. Counsell , K.S.L.I. Edde - Cross Street , Pte . A. Cooke , 5 , Kyrle Street , K.S.L.I. Gunner T. Counsell , 21 , Edde - Cros Street , R.G.A. Lance - Corpl . H. Corbett , Churchyard , 3rd Hussars Corpl . W. Davis , 6. Greytree road , K.S.L.I. Pte . A. Davies , 38 , Over - Ross Street ,. S.W.B. Pte . T. Davies , 81 , Kyrle Street . K.S.L.I. Pte . P. F. Davies , 12 , Church Street , R.M.L.I. Pte . G. W. Davies , 45 , Kyrle Street , K.S.L.I. Pte . C. Floyd , 18 , Over - Ross Street , Gloucester Regiment Pte . G. Fleetwood , Hom Green , K.S.L.I. Pte . T. Griffiths , 19 , Brookend , Gloucester Regiment Signaller J. Griffiths , 20 , Brampton Street , K.S.L.I. Pte . F. Healey , 23 , Alton Street , R.E. Pte . G. Knill . 5 , the Nursery , Wilts Regt . Pte . G. Meredith , 8 , The Nursery , Glouces ter Regiment Pte . F. Rodwell , 32 , Old Gloucester Road , R.A.M.C. Colr . - Sergt . W. H. Tolley , 88a , Over - Ross Street . Worcester Regiment Pte . H. Ward , 4 , the Nursery , K.S.L.I. Pte . F. Wheeler , 57 , the Nursery , Glouces ter Regiment Pte . W. W. Halls , 10 , Alton Street , K.S.L.I. Pte . L. T. Day , Prospect House , motor cyclist , Roval Engineers E. Farmer , Brixton Terrace , K.S.L.I. Pte . F. Waythe , Brampton Street , K.B.I.I. BROCKHAMPTON . Saddler - Quartermaster - Sergt . A Davies , R.F.A. , Brockhampton Pte . Alec Attwood , Brockhampton , Pte . A. W. Gardiner , Brockhampton , K.S.L.I BRIDSTOW . Pte . J. A. Thomas , Bridstow , K.S.L.I. FOY . Gunner W. Morris , Foy , R.F.A. GOODRICH . Pte . C. H. Moffatt , Goodrich Court , K.S.L.I. Pte . G. Lane , Goodrich , K.S.L.I. HENTLAND . Pie . G. Leighton , Hentland , K.S.L.I. Pte . Wilfrid Watkins , Hentland Pte , R. Weale , Hentland Pte . J. Innes , Hentland Pte . Simpkins , Hentland Pte . G. Edwards , Hentland Pte : J. Annis , Hentland Pte . F. Eaves , Llandinabo , B.Y. Pte . G. Black , Chapel Tumps Pte . J. Black , Chapel Tumps Pte . P. Black , Chapel Tumps Pte . A. Whiting , Hoarwithy , K.S.L.I. Pte . G. Hopkins , Hoarwithy , K.B.L.I. HOPE MANSELL . SEPTEMBER 17 , 19-14 . Pte . A. Meadows , Hope Mansell , K.S.L.I. KING'S CAPLE . Pte . R. Hodges , Lower Penalt Cottage , King's Caple . LEA . Lance - Corpl . A. Taynton , Moors Cottage , Lea . Pte . H. Parry , The Lea , K.S.L.I. Pte . W. Parry , The Lea , K.S.L.I. Pte . T. Parry , The Lea K.S.L.I. Pte . J. Hodson , Lea , K.S.L.I. Pte . Andrews , Lea , K.S.L.I. LINTON . Pte . E. Taylor , Linton , K.S.L.I. Pte . J. A. Addis , Linton , K.S.L.I. Pte . W. Byard , Linton , K.S.L.I. LLANGARRON , A. H. Andrews , Llangarron K.A. T. Birch , Llangarron , P.S.C A. W. Bird , Llangarron , T.F. W. Boast , Llangarron , K.A. R. Bigham , Llangarron , K.A. R. W. Dullam , Llangarron , T.F. F. Gwynne , Llangarron , K.A. J. T. Gwynne , Llangarron , K.A. H. Holland , Llangarron , RA.M.C. H. Holland , Llangarron , SL.I. E. Hayward , Llangarron , K.A. H. Hayward , Llangarroh , K.A. J. Lane , Llangarron , S.L.I. G. Jones , Llangarron , K.A. B. Lusty , Llangarron , A.SC. G. Moss , Llangarron , K.A. L. Moss , Llangarron , T.F . W. Mahoney , Llangarron , K.A. F. E. Nash , Llangarron , K.A. T. Pope , Llangarron , K.A. J. Powell , Llangarron , S.L.I. J. Preece , Llangarron , S.L.I. W. Palmer , Llangarron , K.A. H. Probert , Llangarron , K.A. , T. Pope , Llangarron , K.A. H. Rudge , Llangarron , R.M.L.I. L. W. G. Scott , Llangarron , R.M.A. C. C. Thompson , Llangarron , T.F. TH . C. Thompson , Llangarron , T.F. F. Watkins , Llangarron , K.A. C. Watkins , Llangarron , S.W.B. H. Wanklin , K.A. D : Weale , Llangarron , R.A. W. R. Weale , Llangarron , R.A. F. Wooding T.F. MARSTOW . IN THE FLEET . Commander H. Schomberg Currey , West- field House , H.M.S. Marlborough Capt . A. M. Deakin , sen , signalling officer , H.M.S. Edward VH Lieut . Percy Thomas , Over - Ross , H.M.9 . Maori Lieut . Arthur Tippet , the Cleeve , H.M.S. Commonwealth C.P.O. F. Suter , 36 , Old Gloucester road , R.NR. 1st Class PO E. Brawn , Wye View , Caw- dor , H.M.8 . Sentinel W. W. Roberts Weston Grove , seaman gunner , H.M.S. Collingwood B. Bushrod , Market Place , H.M.S. Argonaut Stanley Shock , the Crofts , H.M.S. Nottingham A.B A. G. Davies , 19 Church Street , H.M.S. Ballona A.B. E. Gillett , 29 , Old Gloucester road , H.M.S. Challenger 0.8 . G. Wilden , Serampore Villas , H.M.S. Hampshire at Malta R. Blake , Ross , H.M.S. Warrior , stationed F. A. Green , Ross , H.M.S. , Black Prince , stationed at Malta A. G. Cater , Tudorville , R.N.B. DISTRICT . Gunner R. M. Townsend , Fawley , H.M.S. Britannia , 3rd Battle Squadron , 1st Fleet T. Baynham , Sellack , first class stoker , H.M.S. Cornwall W. G. Sheldon , Bishopswood , gunner , on H.M.S. Dreadnought , flagship , 4th Battle Squadron R. Blake , Bridstow , gunner , H.M.S. Cum- berland T. Gwillim , Sellack , A.B. , H.M.S. Eclipse W. Lewis , Pencoyd , first stoker on H.M.S. Isis E. E. Evans , Sellack , leading stoker , H.M.S. New Zealand A. R. Smith , Brampton Abbotts , stoker , R.F.R. , on H.M.S. Ocean , Home Fleet C. Thomas , Peterstow , gunner , H.M.S. Orion E. Edwards , Sellack , first class stoker , H.M.S. Pegasus This is by no means a complete list , there- fore the Editor of the " Gazette " will be deeply grateful to those readers who know the names , addresses , and regiments , or ships , of any men from Ross and District , whose names do not appear above , if they will kindly send particulars as soon as pos sible . The assistance of all our readers is solicited to make this " Roll of Honour " as complete and as correct as possible . LOCAL WAR FUNDS . £ s . d . 85 16 PRINCE OF WALES ' FUND . DONATIONS FROM ROSS . Previously acknowledged N.B. ( £ 11 from Ross Baptist in last Church , included week's total , was sent direct to Buckingham Palace ) . Miss S. Llewellyn Woodall Mr. H. C. Jefferies ... Messrs . C..J . Wright and Son Dr. A. J. Campbell 100 1 1 1 1 2 20 Henry Street Meeting House 300 10 Messrs . Davies and Awre Mr. H. R. Phillpotts Ross Gas Co. Ltd. Mrs. Pitchford Mr. J. Hart ... 1 1 . 5 5 1 30 £ 104 1 6 LOCAL RELIEF FUND . Previously reported Mr. G. M. Morton Dr. A. J Campbell Mr. H. T. Blake Ross Electric Light Co. ( Em- ployees ' Fund ) Ditto ( second contribution ) ... Mr. W. Husbands Mr. H. R. Philpotts Mr. A. G. Beeston ...... Messrs . Davies and Awre ... Messrs . Cooper and Preece Mrs. Pitchford .... Ross Town Football Club ( pro- ceeds of match Sept. 5 ) Mr. J. Hart Ross Sanitary Steam Laundry Co. , Ltd. Messrs . James Price and Sons , Ltd. Mrs. Harkness ... Mr. W. J. Sadler THE WAR . To - Day's Telegrams . WEDNESDAY . THE GREAT RETREAT . The fact that emerged from Tuesday's Paris , Tuesday . official reports of the military operations in The relief of Fort Troyon is likely to have France is that the German right and centre , important bearing on fate of German armies . having halted in their retreat from the The Germans were investing Fort Troyon Marne , are offering resistance to their Anglo- and neighbouring forts between Toul and French pursuers , while the German Crown Verdun with object of opening a way of re- Prince endeavours to extricate himself from treat on Metz . The telegrams from German a difficult situation on the enemy's left . In order to accomplish this latter opera- tion part of the German force has had to re- cross the frontier into Lorraine , where it occupies a line between Metz and Chateau Salins . The German right has made a stand north of the Aisne , and in the centre their line of resistance passed to the north of Rheims . sources reporting investment of Verdun must refer to these operations . Their failure means that the French are masters of the ralley from Toul to Verdun . The armies of the Crown Prince and Duke of Wurtemburg will therefore probably be unable to cross the Meuse , and will have to go further nort and attempt to pass by the Stenay gap and reach Luxemburg or Theonville via Longu yon and Longwy , That the invaders are by no means com- fortable in this new position is indicated by GERMAN VERSIONS . the fact that the corps on the right of the British captured 600 prisoners and 12 guns . Amsterdam , Wednesday . The extremely cautious tone of the latest The difficulties of the enemy in their rear official statement issued by the German Head- ward move are now increased by the heavy quarters in Berlin appears very significant . state of the roads following a violent storm . It is as follows : — The battle which has been going on for Twenty train loads of booty collected on the Marne battlefield have been taken to Vin- two days on the right wing of the Western cennes , and a German general and his staff Army extended to - day to the Eastern Ar- mies as far as the neighbourhood of Verdun have arrived as prisoners at Noisy - le - Sec . in some portions of the wide battlefield . The Russians are successfully continuing Germans , up till now , have been partially their advance in Galicia . An official message successful . The general action still continues states that they are now within one march in the eastern theatre of war . General von of Pryemysl , a fortified town on the right Hinderburg's army is reforming at the con- bank of the San . The Austrians continue to clusion of its pursuit of Russians across the retreat . Masurian lakes . Rumours current in Upper Silesia that danger is threatening in that quarter are unfounded . FIGHTING ALL ALONG THE WHOLE LINE . CROWN PRINCE'S ARMY STILL RETREATING . French Official report , Paris , Wednesday , 3.5 p.m. Following official communique was issued here : - RUSSIA'S HUGE CAPTURES . Pétrograd , Wednesday . The total number of guns captured by Russian troops in the battle of Galicia is over In the same battle more than 20 German howitzers were taken . 400 . RUSSIANS . On our left wing yesterday , the Germans made a stand north of the Aisne on , the line of Jaloune , the Forest of Laigle , and Craonne . In the centre their line of re- KAISER TO TAKE THE FIELD AGAINST sistance yesterday passed to the north of Rheims and camp of Chalous , to reach Vienne la Ville , which is situated at wes- Paris , Wednesday . tern foot of the Argonne Ridge . The The Petit Journal " prints a telegram enemy's forces , which occupied the south from Berlin , received via Copenhagen , stat- of Argonne , have increased their retreating the German Emperor will proceed to ing movement , falling back between the east Prussia to assume chief command Argonne and Meuse . At end of yesterday against the Russians . they were holding the Varennes Cousevoye line . On our right wing the Germans are falling back on Elain Metz Delme and Chateau Salins in the Vosges and Alsace . Situation is unchanged . The Belgian Army continues to operate in neighbour- hood of Antwerp , causing serious losses to the enemy . The Press Bureau issued the following at 8.50 p.m.:- THE GERMAN DIFFICULTIES . Paris , Wednesday . The " Matin " this morning , discussing the falling back of the Germans , points out that in order to cover its retreat and to avoid the blocking of roads open to it , the German army will have to mark time and fight a second and perhaps a third battle in con ditions moreover which would be most fav- The enemy are still occupying their ourable for the French . The latter , says the positions to the north of the Aisne , and " Journal , " thanks to their reinforcements fighting is going on all along the whole of French troops and the rapidity of move- line . The Crown Prince's army has been ment assured them , by the French railway driven further back , and is now on the system , would be able to face all eventuali- line of Varennes - Louvenvry - Ornes . The ties without anxiety . Allied troops have occupied Rheims .. Six hundred prisoners and twelve guns were captured yesterday by the corps on the right of the British . Rain has made the roads heavy , and has increased the difficulties of the German army in their retreat . ENGAGEMENT AT ALOST .. GERMANS LOSE HEAVILY . Ostend , Tuesday . £ s . d . 8490 An engagement took place yesterday near 220 Alost between German cavalry and a Belgian 220 quick - firing detachment in motor cars . 10 Germans lost , heavily . The Twenty thousand Germans have evacuated 028 Alost in haste to reinforce their troops fight- 028 ing in the vicinity . Before their departure 010 the Germans removed the German flag which 10 had been flying over the Railway Station . 026 Contrary to reports which have been cir- 110culated , the prison at Louvain is intact , and 2 2.0 still holds its prisoners . 1 13 9 300 5 5 110 500 1 10 Ross Patriotic Smoking Concert 35 11 £ 159 7 SOLDIERS AND SAILORS ' FAMILIES ' ASSOCIATION . The following subscriptions have been re- Pte . J. W. Gooch , Glewstone , K.S.L.I.ceived during the past week : - £ 8. d . 239 5 Pte . A. Gwillim , Glewstone , K.S.L.L Pte . A Marcle , Glewstone , K.S.L.I. Pte . H. Price , Black Narle , Glewstone . PENCOYD . Pte . W. Lewis , Pencoyd , K.S.L.I. PETERSTOW . Pte . W Honey , Peterstow , K.S.L.I. SOLLERSHOPE . Pte . J A.ttwood , Sollershope , KS.L.I. SELLACK . Pte . J. Bryant , Sellack ,, KS.L.I. TRETIRE WITH MICHAELCHURCH . Sergt . W. Cooper . Tretre and Michael- church , Scots Greys Lance - Cpl G. Thomas , Tretire and Michael- church , S.L.I. Pte , R. Watkins , Tretire and Michael- church , S.L.I. Pte . J. Cole , Tretire and Michaelchurch , B.L.I. Pte . B. Crompton , Tretire and Michael- church , 8.L.I. Pte . E. Dallow , Tretire and Michaelchurch Pte . H. Dallow , Tretire and Michaelchurch Pte . F. Hanks . Tretire and Michaelchurch Pte . W. Gatfield , Tretire and Michael- church Previously reported Miss C. A. Gee 500 Lieut - Col . Jones , Weston Hall 10 01 10 ( second donation ) Mrs. Jones , Weston Hall £ 264 5 OSWALD R. MIDDLETON . Hon . Sec . for Ross Division . 1st Herefordshire Regiment . B COMPANY . Efforts are being made locally to provide necessaries and comforts for the men of B Company , and we are requested to acknow- ledge the following : - Mrs. Maclean Mrs. Mynde Allen .... Dr. A. J. Campbell Mrs. Edward Clive ... Mr. 8. G. Yates ... Mrs Pitchford Rev. and Miss Turner ... Mr. J. Hart ........ Miss . Collins ( Lincoln Hill ) Mrs. L. U. Wooler . Mr. P. Ingram Pte . P. Dunn . Tretire and Michaelchurch Mrs. Treherne Thomas Pte . Neville Shaw , Michaelchurch House . ( Cheltenham ) Pte . W. Smith , Tretire and Michaelchurch Messrs . Bussell and Pike Pte . W Thomas . Tretire and Michaelchurch J. D. G ....... Pte . T. Flye , Tretire and Michaelchurch Mrs. H. Pike UPTON BISHOP . Corpl . J. Huckson , Phocle Green . Pte . A. Powell , Crow Hill , K.S.L.I. Pte . E. H. Hill . Gatsford Pitch . Pte . J. Butler , Post Office . Phocle Green . Pte . F. Jones , Bamfords , Upton Bishop . Pte . J. Weeks , Upton Bishop , K.S.L.I. Pte . A. G. Colwell , Bamfords , Upton Bishop Pte . G. Woodman , Bamfords . Upton Bishop Pte . C. H. Gibbons , White House , Upton Bishop . Pte . A. Woodman , Brick Cottage , Upton Bishop . Pte . A. C. Gardner , Upton Bishop , R.H. and R.F.A. WALFORD Lance Cpl . E. J. Hawker , Hill Court Gar- dens , K.S.L.I. Pte . W. Yemm , Hom . Green , K.S.L.I. Pte . W. Murphy , St. John's Ross , K.S.L.I. Pte . R. Morgan , Road Cottage , Walford . Pte . E. Miles , Brook House , Walford . Pte . H. Bellamy , Walford , K.S.L.I. Pte . E. Gwillim , Walford K.S.L.I. Pte . J. Morgan , Walford , K.S.L.I. Pte . F. Morgan , Bishopswood , K.S.L.I. WESTON Pte , W. Lloyd , Weston , K.S.L.I. Pte . H. Price , Weston , K.S.L.I. Pte . H. Parry , Weston , K.S.L.I. Pte . E. Goode , Berry Hill , Weston . Pte . A. Goode , Berry Hill , Weston . GERMAN CRUISER SUNK BY BRITISH . Copenhagen , Tuesday . An official telegram from Berlin states that on the morning of Sept. 13th the small German cruiser Hela was sunk by a torpedo discharged by a hostile submarine . Nearly all the crew were saved . [ The Hela was a cruiser of 2,000 tons , launched at Bremen nearly 12 years ago . She had a normal speed of 20 knots , and carried a few 16 pounder and 4 pounder guns , and 3 torpedo tubes . She had a com- plement of 167 officers and men . ] The Press Bureau have no confirmation of the above telegram , but have no objection to its publication ... [ LATER . ] " Times " Telegrams , per Press Association , Copyright s Copenhagen Monday . " GERMAN " TRUTHS . " Copenhagen , Tuesday . The desperate efforts which are being made by German authorities to mislead both the German public and neutral countries gener- ally as to the actual state of affairs in this western war area is eloquently shown in the following communication issued by the Ger- man minister here : - " I am authorised by the German Government publicly to desig nate the information of the Press in London about German defeats as impudent fabrica- tions and officially to declare them untrue . German troops have not lost any cannon near Paris especially and no prisoners to On the contrary they them- the French . selves have taken 50 cannon and thousands of prisoners . The situation before Paris is wholly favourable for our army . The French attempt to break through German lines has been victoriously thrown back , nor has any German army corps in Belgium been cut off , as had been maintained . On the contrary the Belgian sally from Antwerp was repelled with great losses for Belgians . " JAPANESE FLEET IN ACTION . Tokio , Wednesday . A Japanese destroyer flotilla , operating in Laoshau Bay , has driven in the enemy's patrols . It is officially announced that a Japanese aeroplane dropped bombs on the barracks at Tsingtau , returning in safety . SHOCK FOR THE GERMAN PEOPLE . Paris , September 15 . A telegram from Basle states that the news of the French victory has reached Germany in spite of the censorship , and causes deep emotion At Berlin crowds demand to be It is officially announced in Berlin that informed of the truth . In Munich the news- the light cruiser Hola has been sunk by a paper offices are besieged . The excitement British submarine in the North Sea . The is becoming general . - Central News . majority of the crew were sayed . BRITISH SUCCESS ON THE ORANGE RIVER . MARK LANE CORN MARKET . Wednesday . Capetown , Tuesday . Wheat steady , unchanged . Flour un The following message has been received Barley , oats , maize , and other changed here with the place of origin obliterated by articles without quotable change in value at censorship : - present . Arrivals : British : Wheat , 200 ; Learning that a German force of consider- barlex , 20 ; oats , 250 ; beans , 140. Foreign : able strength was advancing on Raman's Wheat , 110.480 ; barley , nil ; oats , 15,070 ; Drift on the Orange River , with the idea of maize , 57,360 ; beans , 750 quarters ; flour , entrenching themselves there and resisting 3,500 sacks .. our passsage , General Lukin despatched Colo- £ s . d . 110 nel Dawson with his Fourth South African 110 Mounted Rifles to surprise the garrison al- ready at the Drift and occupy it . Marching 100 two nights and hiding by day Colonel Daw- 1 0.0 son effected complete surprise and captured 100 100 the blockhouse , commanding the Drift after a smart skirmish during which he lost one 100 man killed . The garrison of the blockhouse 100 : then surrendered . The Drift is nearly 60 miles from Stein- kapp on Port Malloth Railway . 10 10 ******* 10 10 > 10 10 The Cottagers of Corpse - Cross- street Mrs. G. Harris Mrs. Newnham Smith Mr. G. Okell Mrs. Hill Per Mrs. Pilkington- Mr. H. C. Moffatt Mr. O. Z. Palmer ... Mrs. Hoskins Miss Aldrich Blake ... Mrs. Aldrich Blake ... The Misses Sparrow The Misses Palmer ..... Capt . Cox ... 10 BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY . HEREFORDSHIRE BRANCH . Sir , The Secretary of State for War has 090 accepted the offer of the British Red Cross 050 Society to equip , organise , and staff a base 050 hospital of 500 beds , and it has been decided 5 by the Director - General to place it provision- 3 ally at Netley , as it has been arranged that the sick and wounded from France will in 500 the first instance be brought to Southampton 1 10 Water . 110 In addition to buildings for nurses and 100 orderlies the hospital will consist of 25 move- 100 able buildings or " huts " of 20 beds for 16 6 patients . 11 The cost of erecting and completely fitting 05 6 a single " hut " is about £ 300 . The execu 5 6 tive committee of the Herefordshire Branch have sent to the central secretary a further sum of £ 300 to meet the cost of erecting & Herefordshire " hut . " Yours faithfully . Mrs. Shuttleworth Clark GIFTS . Shirts and socks . Mrs. Guy Trafford , Mrs. Clayton , Mrs. Booker . Socks . Mrs. Verschoyle , Miss Gee ( Bramp- ton ) , Miss Dodd , Mrs. V Parry Mr. Drew , Mrs. Carrodus , Mrs. , Cotton , Mrs. Marfell ( Porch ) , Mr. Sainsbury , Miss St. Allyn Gravenor , Miss Leach Nicholas , Mrs. S. Morgan , Mrs. Sanderson , Mrs. James Tur- ner Miss Evans ( Brampton ) . Mrs. Shirts . Mr. Foxwell , Wienholt ( Homme House ) , Mrs. Benton , Major and Mrs. Kelly Socks and handkerchiefs . - Mrs . H. Pike . Socks and Balaclava helmets . Mrs. Hud- son and Mrs. Wilson . Magazines Miss Parry ( Newcroft ) , Miss Pain , Miss Purchas , Mr. F. Hamp Adams , Mrs. Hammond , Mrs. Southam , Miss Gunter . Litley Court , Sept. 14 , 1914 . O. R. LIGHTON . abce HEREFORDSHIRE NATIONAL RESERVE . ROSS COMPANIES , The East Ross Company will Parade at the Gamp Meadow , Boss , on SATURDAYS , nt 3.30 pm . The West Rom Company will Parade at Good- riob . For particulars , apply to Col. - Bergt . ANDREWS , The Hostelrie , Goodrich . FOR BELGIAN REFUGEES . Parcels of clothing for the Belgian Re- fugees have been received from Miss Wintle , Mervyn Lodge ; Mrs. Marshall , Gayton Hall ; Mrs. Shepherd , Merton House ; Mr. L. U. Wooler , Station - street ; Mrs. Foster , Brock- hampton Court . Britain's Motto . Business as Usual . " Our Readers can greatly assist in the prevention of local distress through the War . by purchasing all their requirements in Ross and neighbourhood . Money follows orders sent ont of the district , and depletes local resources . The cancelling of orders must lead to unemployment and con- sequent distress . |