Ross Gazette 24th September 1914 - Page 6
Ross Gazette 24th September 1914 - Page 6
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| Date | 24/09/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 24th September 1914 |
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Printed and Published for the Ross Gazette , " Limited , by GODFREY M. MORTON , at their Offices , High - street and Church - street , Ross , in the County of Hereford . THURSDAY , SEPTEMBER 24 , 1914 . SECOND SHEES Telephone - 58 , Ross . ADDRESSES . HERBERT B. MEW , Barrel , Ross . BARREL BREWERY , ROSS . BRILLIANT ALES NOURISHING STOUT . Those Ales and Blouts give great antisfaction to those who enjoy a brilliant Beer , with delicate palato , and full of life . This is mocounted for by the fine quality of the materials employed , the delicious flavour and aroma of selected Hope being very noticeable . A.K. Light Ala per gall , 10d . Light Dinner Ale - Half - pinta , per dos . F.A. Recommended for family use G.A. Sparkling Bitter Ale P.A. Very High Clam THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , SEPTEMBER 24. 1914 . The Ross Gazette . Ross Board of Guardians . THURSDAY , SEPTEMBER 24th , 2914 . NOTES FROM THE METROPOLIS . BY OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT We do not hold ourselves responsible for all the opinions expressed by the able wether of those notes . HAVE THE CASUALS GONE SOLDIERING ? THE CONTRACTS . WORKHOUSE FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS . Ross Rural District Council . Mr. PREVOST thought they might set apart a certain percentage of the money raised for the various funds now in existence such as the Prince of Wales Relief Fund , the Soldiers and Sailors , the local relief RURAL RELIEF FUND TO BE STARTED . fund , the Belgium Refugees Fund , and so THE OLD COACH ROAD , SHORTAGE OF LABOUR IN ROSS DISTRICT HOMES FOR BELGIAN REFUGEES WANTED . This Council met at Union Offices , Ross , ( Chairman ) presided , with Mr. J. Murdoch on Thursday last , when Ald . T. Preece on . Mr. DEAKIN said they could not do that as it would be too hard and fast a rule . Mr. MURDOCH said his idea was that they should only have two funds , and that each district should appoint its collector or collectors , and they should have a book and collect in their own parish . Then those who gave the money should be allowed to say for which fund their money should be devoted . If they had the Prince of Wales ' Fund and a local fund for the rural district that would be quite sufficient . Mr. DAY raised the question of what The fortnightly meeting of this authority was held at Union Offices , Ross , on Thura- day morning , when Mr. W. B. Pilkington Lord Kitchener , on the eve of the proro- ( Chairman ) presided , with Mr. F. Cooper in gation , was able to render a splendid ac- the vice - chair . Others present were Mrs. Protheroe , Col. O. RMiddleton , Capt . T. 1/6 count of his short , momentous stewardship Raymond Symons , MS . H. Deakin , Mr. / e at the War Office . According to the German H. H. Child , Mr. J. Murdoch , Mr. J. Day , in the vice - chair . Other members present would be done in those parishes where col- 1/6 newspapers , the appeals to the nation for Mr. S. Birchley , Mr. G. W. Jones , Mr. J. were Col. O. R. Middleton , Capt . T. Ray- lectios in the parish churches had already first - class fighting men proved an utter fail - Parr , Mr. Blake M A. Herbert , mond Symons , Mr. F. Cooper , Mr. H. H been made , and in which , perhaps , the ma- Mr. J. Griffiths , Mr. E. Morgan , Mr. M. Child , Mr. J. Day , Mr. S. Birchley , Mr. jority of the people had already given to 19ure , and no doubt the German public , in its K. M. Power , Mr. M. , Locke , G. W. Jones , Mr. J. Parr , Mr. A. Herbert , those fund then mood of cocksureness , entirely believed Hitchings . Mr. J. T. Stone , Mr. T. A. Locke , Mr. M. K. M. Power , Mr. J. W. Robinson , The CHAIRMAN pointed out that those -the tale . But the exact opposite is the Mr. E. W. Prevost , Mr. D. A. Meredith , Mr. C. Hitchings , Mr. J. T. Stone , Mr J. G. people could say that they had already given , truth , and our War Minister is in a position . Freer , Mr. F. W. Bull , Mr. F. 9. Col- Mr. F. S. Collins , Mr. F. W. Bull , Mr : C. be only too willing to give to a local fund Mr. T. Preece , Mr. O. A. Scudamore , Mr. Protheroe , Mr. T A. Locks , Mr. H. Hone , but there were some whom he knew would to state that , apart from the immediate lins , Mr. H. Hone , Mr. J. G. Protheroe , with Freer , Mr. E. W. Prevost , Mr. D. A. Mere- if it were started . necessities of the fighting line , in the spring Mr. J. Fred Arnold ( Clerk ) , Mr. E. W. Gent dith , Mr. OA . Scudamore ; with Mr. J. Bass's and Worthington's Ale and Guinness's Stout we shall have two trained armies in the MMA Webb ( Relieving Officers ) , Fred . Arnold ( Clerk ) , Mr. J. Lewis and Mr. A. B. Farr ( Surveyors ) . 11- Pints 1/9 " " " " " X.X.8 . ( Double ) Nutritious Btoub X.X.X.S. ( Treble ) Nutritious Stout ( Recommended for Invalids ) . Qasks of 4 , 9 , 18 , 88 , and 54 Gallons . Home - brewed GINGER BEER , GINGER in 1 , 9 , and B - gallon Stone Ginger Beer , in Screw - stoppered Bottles , 1 / - per dozen . 1/4 Nutritious Stout - Half - pints " 1/9 1/4 Pinta 9/6 " ” Oatmeal Stout , for Invalids Half - pinte . Pinta STOUT , and LEMONADE , 1 / - per gallon , jars or 6 - gallon casks . ( own Bottling ) supplied at moderate prices . Familiesand Private Customers supplied with High - class Wines and Spirits . ESTABLISHED 1813 . " FINANCE REPORT . STONE , Mr. SCUDAMORE , Mr. MERE- DITH , and others took part , the CHAIR- MAN proposed that a local Rural District Relief Fund should be opened . Mr. PROTHEROE seconded , and it was carried . Mr. H. L. P. Battersea ( Master ) . field of a quarter of a million ; That the OUT RELIEF . supply , of rank and file for the Regular THE OLD COACH ROAD AT LEA . The RELIEVING OFFICERS reported Army had been equal to the demand we that they had relieved during the fortnight County Surveyor , had been over and looked Mr. POWER reported that Mr. Jack , the had already guessed . The War Office a 241 poor persons at a cost of £ 53 48. 8d . , and at the old coach road at the Lea . He ex- fortnight since proceeded to raise the stan- that with non - resident relief came to £ 54amined it very thoroughly , and Mr. Jack undertaken by Mr. J. Fred . Arnold , on the The duties of hon . secretary were kindly dard of recruits , though why it should have 19s . 8d . admitted that it would be a very great im- motion of Mr. COLLINS , seconded by Mr. been thought fit to bar out the " little ' un provement . The only thing against it was MEREDITH , the former remarking that passes the understanding of the public . The possibility of getting a grant from the Roads of gratitude if he would undertake the posi- the cost , but he thought there would be a they would owe to Mr. Arnold a grest debt average stature of the Japanese private sol- Board to do the work . The whole matter tion . 1 dier is about 5ft . lin . Our Gurkhas have would come before the Roads and Bridges hardly more inches ; yet they are the flower Committee at their next meeting on Satur- day , and he ( Mr. Power ) had no doubt Mr. Jack would present a favourable report ( hear , hear ) . WILLIAM PULLING & CO .. DISTILLERS , Wine and Spirit Merchants , Bonded Warehousemen And CIDER MAKERS , East - street , 43 , Broad - street , and Bath - street , HEREFORD . AND HIGH - STREET , ROSS . Foreign Wines and Spirits imported direct , under Bond , from Country of Production to their Bonded Stores , East - street . DISTILLERS , FOR 80 YEARS , OF PULLING'S PURE HEREFORD GIN . Manufacturers of all kinds of Finest Quality British Liqueurs and Cordial Retail and Trade Lists Post Free on application . Goods Carriage Paid to any Railway Station Finest Special Reserve Whiskey , 50 / - per dozen . Sound Claret from 11 / - per dozen Sole Consignees of TIRANT and Co.'s CHAMPAGNE , at 56 / - and 68 / , per dozen . All other Champagnes at Lowest Pricos Are you run down ? Are you III , or have you the hump P THEN TAKE ONE OF TAKE CRACKLOW'S LOG HUTS at SYMONDS ' YAT , AND GET RIGHT AGAIN . The situation of Cracklow's Log Huts is well - known for its HEALTH - RESTORING Qualities , Magnificent Scenery , and Restfal Surroundings . You can rent a hut from 15 / - to 30 / - per week , to accommodate from three to six persons . They are Furnished with all necessaries ; near Station and Post Office , with three deliveries daily . Tradesmen call for orders . It's the Cheapest and Best thing out . Don't miss the Autumn Tints . For further particulars , apply to G. AGNEW CRACKLOW , Symonds Yat , near Ross , All E. Collins and Sons . Smallbrook , ROSS , PLUMBERS , HOT & COLD WATER FITTERS , GASFITTERS Makers of all kinds of Sheet Metal Goods .. ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR- KITCHEN RANGES , GRATES , BOILERS , BATHS , LAVATORIES , AND ALL SANITARY WORK ; SPOUTING , PUMPS AND WATER WHEELS , WATER SUPPLIES FOR FARMS , & o ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED - TO . An opportunity is offered young ladies and gentlemen age from 15 to 35 to engage in a lucrative and patriotic business which will produce a steadily increasing income . Without previous experience many of our assis- tants are earning from £ 3 to £ 5 per week . Apply by letter for full particulars to ANGLO - SAXON PUBLISHING CO . , 34 , BISHOPSGATE , LONDON , EC . OBACCO CIGARS ! CIGARETTES ! Every known Brand at Manufacturers ' own List Prices . Endless variety of Tobacconists ' Fancy Goods and Shop Fittings The Trade only supplied Opening orders a Speciality . Send for Price List to SINGI TON & OOLE . Ltd .. Cannon St. , Rirmingham DO NOT WAIT until you are really ill before resort- ing to treatment . Immediate attention should always be given to minor ailments lest they lead to more serious trouble . A bilious headache , a tendency to constipa- tion , a feeling of discomfort after eating , impaired appetite : these are all symptoms that two of the most important organs in the body - the stomach and the liver - are not working satisfactorily . The right remedy to the TAKE whenever there is the slightest suspicion that all is not well with of organs digestion is Beecham's Pills . Those who have tried this remedy , and they now number a great multitude , are entirely satisfied that , for correct- ing ailments of the stomach and the liver , there is nothing to surpass BEECHAM'S PILLS . Sold everywhere in boxes , price 1/1 ( 56 pilis ) & 2/9 ( 168 pills ) . ISAAG DOWNING , AND FLUE CLEANER of Asia's infantry . The attitude of Italy towards what was once the Triple but is now the Dual Alliance continues to excite public interest aliko in Bordeaux and in London . Some good peo- ple whose hearts are in command of their heads seem to think that the Italians owe a sort of duty to England , despite the terms of the contract which for seven - and - twenty years has bound them to Germany and Aus- tria . But Italy is out of the leading strings , and we may be pretty well certain that when she comes into the arena , as probably she will do at a later stage , it will be not for the beaux yeux either of Britain or of Gaul , but because her own interests demand that , in a general break - up of the kind promised , she shall maintain her overwhelming claims in connection with the territory south of the Alps known as the Trentino , and the coast country about Trieste and Fiume . which showed a balance at the bank of Mr. COOPER presented the finance report £ 2,357 6s . 3d .. less unpresented cheques of £ 2,280 12s . 11d .. leaving £ 126 13s . 4d . The heges required that morning amounted to £ 469 88. 5d . , which , when paid , would leave a debit balance of £ 842 15s . 1d . The unpaid calls due came to £ 1 262 , which , when sent in . would give the Board a credit balance of £ 919 4s . 11d . He ( Mr. Cooper ) would move the adoption of the report . Col. MIDDLETON seconded , and it was carried . RURAL RELIEF FUNDS STARTED . Mr. DEAKIN asked if the Council could not discuss the question of opening the rural district relief funds , as there were some pre- sent who were not Rural Councillors , but who were interested in the matter . It was agreed to take this matter first , and bers of the District Council remained for some of the Guardians who were not mem- this discussion . The resolution was carried , Mr. Arnold saying that he would be pleased to do what he could . The following committee was then elected to formulate a scheme : -The Chairman and Vice - Chairman , Mr. H. H Child , Mr. J. G. Protheroe , Mr. S. H. Deakin , Mr. F. Cooper , Mr. W. B. Pilkington , Mr. M. K. M. Power , and Mr. C. A. Scudamore . STONEBREAKERS SCARCE , & c . Mourning Outfits complete Dressmaking Orders carefully and promptly executed . A very large variety of snit- able Dress Materials , Millinery , Costumes , Mantles , Blouses , Skirts , & c . WAKEFIELD KNIGHT , HEREFORD . UP UP ! YE BRITONS , UP ! Up ! up ye Britons ! up ! With all your might resist , This blood - stained " War Lord , " tyrant , With the " mailed fist . " Watch ! watch ! ye Britons ! watch ! Lest avarice , and greed , should seek , Blood money to exact from those Now poor and weak . Pray pray ye Britons ! pray ! That devils who delight in war may forge a chain , To keep them captives and the " God of Peace " Descend to bless again .. ALFRED J. BLAKE . Ross . NEW RECTOR OF WHITCHUR CH PRESENTATIONS AT KNIGHTON . The new rector of Whitchurch , the Rev. D. O. Thomas , who for the past three and a half years had been curate - in - charge to the Rev. J. J. Peglar , the late vicar of Stowe , report , said the road contractor , Mr. A. C. handsome set of cutlery , spoons , etc. , en- Mr. LEWIS , the Surveyor , in giving his Shropshire , was recently presented with a Hardwick , had joined the army , and during closed in an oak case , and bearing the in- his absence he ( Mr. Lewis ) wished to ask the other portion of the road , which would sidesmen , verger , parishioners , and friends be putting the one contractor to do the two of the parish of Stowe , Shropshire , in re- Mr. Hardwick's brother , who contracted for Thomas by the late vicar , churchwardens , the Council for their authority to employ scription " Presented to the Rev. D. O. lengths instead of one for the time being- cognition of his services as curate - in - charge The Council agreed to the suggestion . steam rollers . The The HOUSE COMMITTEE'S REPORT . the House Committee , which stated that Col. MIDDLETON then gave the report of they had visited the house and found all satisfactory . Gifts of fruit had been receiv Kyrle , and Miss Symonds . The number of ferred from the last meeting so that they ed from Mrs. Constable Curtis , Mrs. Money- inmates in the house that morning was 84 , might have some lead or information from The CHAIRMAN said that matter was de- as compared with 83 for the corresponding the County Relief Committee . The County period last year . During the past two weeks Relief Committee had met , and said they 146 last year . In all probability , said Collection of funds . He found , however , that seemed to be a scarcity of stone breakers presentation took place at Kinsley House , only 82 casuals had been relieved , as against had nothing whatever to do with the col- Middleton , some of the younger ones who other districts were making a move in that owing to the war . He anticipated delay in Knighton , and the proceedings clearly proved Mr. LEWIS further reported that there for three years , August 17th , 1914. " tramped their roads had gone soldiering . The matter , and in the Leominster district a providing consecutive lengths , but he was Matron's , Chaplain's , and Visitors ' reports large sum of money had been collected . endeavouring to concentrate the breakers to were considered as very satisfactory . were all laid before the committee , and all There were a great many people in the get the work ready in rotation for the Thomas while resident amongst them . the high esteem and the appreciation in Medical Officer , in his report , specially re- and he thought they , as a public body , The rural district who would like to subscribe , which the parishioners held the Rev. B. . commended that the maternity ward requir- ought to take some action in the matter . Mr. FARR's report , dealt with several included the Rev. D. O. Thomas , Mr. J. G. ed renovating . There had been two very His idea was that they should form a com- company that assembled at Kinsley House serious cases quite recently , and the committee to organise a scheme , for there were minor drainage repairs and hauling . Lees , Mr. Smith ( Kinsley ) , Mr. Lancaster , mittee had inspected the ward . They now some people who would probably like to give recommended that the Master should pre- to the Prince of Wales Fund , some to the FINANCE REPORT . sen . , Mr. Stephens , Mr. A. E. Morris , Mr. J. Reeves , Mr. Lansdown , and Mr. Evans . pare a specification of the work required to Soldiers and Sailors Families Association which showed a balance at the bank of Mr. MURDOCH read the finance report , they were all aware of the object of that The Chairman ( Mr. Smith ) observed that be done , and that a sub - committee consist- Fund , and some to the local fund . If they £ 1,992 2s . 2d . , less unpresented cheques of gathering - it was to present Mr. Thomas ing of himself ( Col. Middleton ) , Mr. Blake , had too many funds difficulties would arise . and Mr. Preece , should be appointed to go Two funds , he thought , would be quite suffi- the sum of £ 1,985 58. 11d . The cheques pre- the services he had rendered to the church £ 6 16s . 3d . , bringing the balance down to with some small token of appreciation for into the estimates , approve of the same , and cient . It was their duty to do something in sented that day amounted to £ 888 11s . 3d . , and parish of Stowe . see to the work being carried ont at once this great national crisis , and there ought leaving a credit balance of £ 1,096 14s . 8d . This was a matter of urgency , and he would not to be anyone allowed to go by without With unpaid calls due £ 427 , the total bal - pleasure , on behalf of the subscribers , in pre- propose the adoption of the report as a whole . making some sacrifice . This was not an ance would be £ 1,523 14s . 8d .. Capt . RAYMOND SYMONS seconded , and again . He hoped it never would ( applause ) . annual affair . It might never occur posed the adoption of the report . But they ought not to look upon this with Mr. STONE seconded , and it was carried . tions to assist the Servians in this respect . it was carried . their shortcomings by wholesale capture of Our common enemy seem to be making up any selfish view . Because they lived in a FARM LABOUR SCARCE THROUGH district where they might not be liable to Mr. MURDOCH gave the Contract Com- get much distress , it was no roason why Army Medical and Red Cross officials when - mittee's report , and on their recommenda- they should not assist those who might re- ever opportunity offers . Following our in- tiou the following tenders were accepted : quire relief in the large manufacturing cen variable custom in warfare , also , the British , Ment , etc. - Messrs : Probert Bros. , High - tres . It would be for the good of the country and , of course , the French ambulances , make street , Ross . for if discontent arose through want and no distinction between fallen friend and foe . most prejudicial effect upon the government poverty in large centres it would have a The alleged constant firing on the Red Cross of the country and the prosecution of the by Germany is , therefore , as inexplicable as war . They were certainly living in a dis- the other countless violations of humanity trict where possibly they would not suffer through poverty , but their patriotism should laid at their door in Belgium and France . they could to relieve the distress and poverty be extended , and they should try to do what in other parts of the country . If a com- mittee were formed they could then draw up some scheme and then issue an appeal to the people in the rural district . It is said that so confident were the Ger- mans of " walk - over " to Paris that they entered on the campaign with a wholly in adequate hospital service , while Servia , for in entirely different reason , took the field without a Red Cross service at all . An ap- peal which is not likely to fall on deaf ears is being made to the charitable of all na- men Our good friends , the Americans of the U.S.A for let it not be forgotten that the of the Canadian Commonwealth , of Newfoudland , and of Nova Scotia , have as much right to the name as the citizens of the Republic - and our own indefatigable Peace Party are already making suggestions for peace between combatants . It is cer- tainly well to be ready with a plan when it is wanted . But are not our well - meaning friends a little premature ? At all events the Kaiser is said to have referred them to CONTRACTS . - SHOULD PRICES BE road , Ross PUBLISHED ? RECRUITING . Mr. J. G. Lees said he had very much He pro - senting Mr. Thomas with the case of cutlery . Responding , the Rev. D. O. Thomas re- marked that he felt very happy in being among his old parishioners again , and to see the old familiar places , and also the old familiar faces . It was particularly kind of present , which he assured them he did not them to have given him that very beautiful in the least expect . Personally , he was not in favour of presentations . He felt quite unable to express his feelings in words , but he should like to say that the memories of Stowe had always been a pleasure to him . In regard to the people of Stowe , he must say , as he had said before , that it would always be a pleasure and a happy memory to him to have known them all . He had G , Scobie , the Drill Hall , Hereford , asking The CLERK read a letter from Col. M. J. a return could be made of the number of men under the age of 35 in each parish , so that they would know the most important parishes for recruiting purposes . That , said the Clerk , was a very tall order to ask . that the farmers of the Ross district were as The CHAIRMAN said he was quite sure patriotic as any other body of men , and that the provision of the food supply for the coun- be reckoned with . He knew that a great the parish by name and of going into every try was a very important item which had to had the privilege of knowing every person in many farmers were already feeling the in - house in Stowe , and to the honed their convenience caused through the number of people in the district who had attended their men who had already left to serve their church , and he had never been received any- the Board fo Guardians , said they all desired much pressure was being brought to bear thank the people of Stowe for their kindness , Mr. PILKINGTON , who , as Chairman of country , in the different forces of His where but with unfailing courtesy on the Majesty's army . He really thought too part of everyone . He had not only to to work together and in harmony with one upon the agricultural districts for recruits , another . On Saturday last they went to and that those interested in recruiting should but he had to thank the people of Knighton Hereford hoping that they would come back now turn their attention to the more popu- as well , and he hoped that the Christian with some direct instructions as to how they lated ' centres , where men were walking about the future as it had done in the past . He work at Stowe would go on and prosper in could all work together under one head and and out of work . He understood that there went on to say that he valued their lovely under one system . But instead of that they was any number of men in the Forest of present very much , and that he and Mrs. tions at all . They were first of all told that the men who ought to go . practically came back again with no instruc- Dean walking about the roads . They were Thomas would always have a very pleasant But perhaps remembrance and a kindly recollection of Fund . Some of them , of whom he was one , agricultural labourers . all money must go to the Prince of Wales ' they did not make such good soldiers as their the people of Stowe . In a reference to the thought that was a mistake . He could not had already sent a great number of men , The Ross district great fight which England was now waging against military despotism , Mr. Thomas ap- and he knew that was causing a great deal pealed to the people of Stowe to do their best in their own way to bring about the de- The Council decided to take no action in feat of Lancaster of trouble . the matter .. BELGIAN REFUGEES . MILITARY FACILITIES AT CINDERFORD . Messrs . Chamberlain and Arnold , Gloucester- Tinned Goods , Groceries , Soaps , etc.- Bread , Cake , and Flour . - Mr . Percy Jones , High - street , Ross . Coal and Coke . Messrs . Llewellyn and Sons , Ross . Mr. MURDOCH , in moving the adoption of the report , said the only items which showed a considerable increase in the price were sugar and cheese , which were 19s . more a cwt .; but what extra they were paying for groceries would be saved on the decrease in the price of coal . He proposed the adoption of the report . Mr. JONES seconded , and it was carried . Mr. HITCHINGS said he wished to pro- pose that the names and prices of the suc- cessful tenderers be published in the Press . It was done in other unions , and he thought they should do it at Ross . Mr. DAY Because other places do it , it is no reason why we should . The CHAIRMAN said that considering the Allies , who , had meu that they are , they had passed a resolution some time ago that the prices should not be published , he seo at all why , if they collected money have determined upon a fight to a finish , and could hardly allow that matter to be dis- the local committee should not havocal the Allies , not unnaturally , have referred cussed . If it was desired notice of motion trol of a certain portion of it . The chief de- them back again to the War Lord at Pots- would have to be given , and it could then be mand upon the Prince of Wales ' fund would Mr. Lancaster ( a Primitive Methodist ) , dam , where the events of the last week or dealt with at the next meeting of the Board . come from the large districts , and if there Mr. MURDOCH said this matter was speaking on behalf of the Nonconformists in two in France and Russia have apparently brought before the Contracts ' Committee , have a few families absolutely in want , and was a sudden rush they themselves might the parish , paid a high tribute to the ex- convinced His Imperial Majesty that the re- and he might say that the committeo wore they might have to wait for a considerable The CLERK read a letter from Mr. Sy - cellent work done by the Rev. D. O. Thomas , view of German troops in Paris and London porfectly agreeable to having the prices pub- time . But in order to avoid that they ought monds , of Hereford , enclosing & circular and other speeches were also given . arranged as a preliminary to the peace re - lished , and that nothing should be kept back . to have a fund which could be dealt with by from the Local Government Board , and ask- He explained to the committee that a re- joicings cannot yet be given a date . solution had been passed that prices should cases of that kind . a local committee to meet any emergency ing for hospitality for Belgium refugees , and further asking the committee to be good not be published previously . uld give Mr. DEAKIN then laid before the meet- enough to make enquiries and ascertain Mr. HITCHINGS said he would give ing a scheme whereby an executive com- what persons in this locality would be will- It seems that the famous Goeben and her notice to move a resolution at the next mittee of six should be formed , and arrange - ing to offer accommodation to any of the re- THE RUARDEAN TERRITORIALS . consort , the Breslau , escaped by the skin of meeting that the contract prices be published . ments made whereby each district councillor fugees . The committee at Hereford had Writing in the " Gloucestershire Chronicle " could call a committee together in his own offered to receive twenty refugees at a time of Saturday last , " Forester , " under the CHIMNEY their teeth from the British cruiser Glou- WORKHOUSE FOR WOUNDED parish and so organise a system for col- and to temporarily accommodate them until cester , and that the Turks have not made SOLDIERS . SWEEP leeting , and that all the money collected they could be drafted off to suitable places . heading of " No Military Facilities at Cin- derford , " says : " A strong company The CLERK read a letter from Mrs. should be paid into the one local fund for The circular from the Local Government much of a bargain , for both are reported from Constantinople to have been consider - Foster , of Brockhampton Court , in which the executive committee to deal with . Some Board stated that there were some thousands of the Herefordshire Territorials has for she stated that as she understood the Board of the money could be devoted to the Prince of persons from the towns of Louvain , Ma- years past drilled at Ruardean - distant some ably knocked about . Naval exploits had made an offer of a certain number of of Wales Fund , and if they had a local lines , Liege , and elsewhere whose homes had five miles fom Cinderford - which is the near- where ships are not captured are , however , beds to the War Office for the use of wound - fond , and they knew that the Soldiers and been destroyed , and that the Belgian Gov- est point to the latter town where a Terri- some time before they can be viewed in their ed soldiers , she ventured to make some sug- Sailors Families Fund needod assistance , they rnment , on account of military exigencies , torial force could be found . Such has been proper perspective . For instance we did not gestions . One was that the Board should only could then make a grant to that fund out were unable to provide with homes , so that the enthusiasm , of the men that they have offer five beds , as that would be sufficient of the local fund if they had got sufficient His Majesty's Government had offered to regularly journeyed from Littledean , Rus- hear of the sinking of the Hela by a British for the local Red Cross Nurses to deal with ; money . He then pointed out to the meet- those victims of the war the hospitality of pidge , and Cinderford , to attend drills at submarine until the German papers gratui- and second that the offer of hospital accom - ing the instructions contained in a circular the British nation . Arrangements had been Ruardean . In such circumstances no one tously admitted her loss , and it is only at modation should be made to the War Office that had been received from the Local Gov - made for the temporary accommodation of can justly criticise the Territorial officers for the close of last week that light was thrown through the County Red Cross Secretary , ernment Board as to how this money was to these refugees on their arrival in London , seeking to increase the Ruardean Company . Lieut . Col. Clowes , C.B. , with a view to the be spent . but it was necessary to distribute a very con- In the days of the volunteer forces , strong on a previous mysterious telegram announc- . local members of that society.co - operating Mr. PILKINGTON said the Local Govern- siderable number in various parts of the sections of rifle and artillery men existed in ing the arrival at Kiel of a smashed and in the staffing of the nurses . ment Board had nothing whatever to do country . He ( the Chairman ) would there- Cinderford , and they have been highly battered German flotills , with some ships Foster's letter was that if the War Office acto spend it . The regulation of the Local persons who wished to take a Belgium re- The CHAIRMAN said the object of Mrs. with the local fund or as to how they were fore like it to go forth to the public that any praised during the present recruiting cam- paign . The real trouble is that when the actually on the point of sinking . A Petro - cepted their offer , it should be on conditions Government Board was only confined to un - fugee should communicate direct to Mr. Sy- Territorial movement was initiated these sec- g : ad correspondent to the " Times " having that the local Red Cross Nurses , who were employment . monds , at the Shirehall , Hereford . announced a naval engagement in the Baltic doing such good work , should be appointed The CHAIRMAN pointed out that any Mr. POWER said he had offered to take by mistake between German ships only , the on the staff , sent down from London to look contribution from the local fund to the four or five , but they had not received any after the men . He was quite sure that was Soldiers ' and Sailors ' Families Association reply since the application was made . Mr. COLLINS said he would also like to riddle appears to have been solved . But it the wish of the Board when they made the would be met by a corresponding deduction took at least a fortnight to adjust the facts . offer to the War Office ( hear , hear ) . The from the Prince of Wales ' Fund . Thus the take some . The CHAIRMAN said these refugees were other suggestion was that the offer to the only advantage in regard to that particular War Office should go through the secretary matter would be if there was a shortage of being accommodated at present in the ground for such men . money from the Prince of Wales ' Fund they Judge's lodgings at Hereford , and so all A word of warning comes from the com- for the county . Col. MIDDLETON said he thought it was would have this local fand to fall back upon . communications should now be sent to Mr.sion . There are in Cinderford several halls mon - sense manageress of a refuge for Bel- quite an understood thing that the local Red- Col. MIDDLETON said the Prince of Symonds . gian sufferers . She points out that the Cross Nurses would be engaged if the offer Wales ' Fund was established as one central average Belgian woman is short and stout , of the Board were accepted . fund , and it seemed to him that everybody The Board agreed to the suggestion made . who had the least sort of claim on the Prince Mr. PROTHEROE gave the report of the and at Tuesday evening's meeting , Mr. A. and that much of the underclothing made by The CLERK then read a letter from the of Wales Fund seemed to be applying . He Steam Roller Committee , which recommend - E . Dykins commented very strongly upon the ed the appointment of Mr. Jackson as & matter . Immediate Cash Advances . well - meaning volunteers is exclusively adapt Local Government Board in reference to the had numerous letters from mothers and even Though Cinderford has already steam roller driver at the weekly wage of done splendidly , and raised near upon 100 ed for the tall and slim . The pathetic cases offer of the Guardians of certain wards in grandmothers of young men who had enlisted 26s . It was also decided to pay the bonus volunteers for active service , it is felt that of ladies in aente distress could be best met the house for hospital purposes during the which had been written to the Commissioners of 19s . 6d . due to Mahoney , who had joined had there been regular drills and military dis- THE LONDON AND PROVINCES by a committee of delicacy and tact . Ap- Local Government Board were now in com- being secretary of the Soldiers ' and Sailors the Army , to his wife present war . The letter stated that the at Buckingham Palace , and sent back to him , plays in th town , the number attracted to DISCOUNT COMPANY , Ltd. , plication should be made to prosperous Eng- munication with the War Office with regard Families Association . There was , of course , After dealing with various other matters , the colours would have been even greater . pre - eminently he leading establishment of lish ladies of the same figure , thus securing to the general question of accommodation not much distress at present , but he thought the report was adopted as presented . No right - minded man will , of course , give utterance to sentiments which might preju- its kind in the ngdom - lend large sums of an immediate supply of necessaries . Mean - being provided by poor - law authorities for there would be as the winter came on , and dice the work of recruiting . So long as money daily to il classes the soldiers who were wounded and sent particularly in the large towns , and it would Among the sd- home . volunteers come forward , it is to a great ex- vantages offered to the Company , the follow - while it is pathetic to see in London little be those people in the large towns who would ing deserve attention : No preliminary pale - faced children with the shadow of fear Mr. POWER : That letter does not sanc- have first pull on the Prince of Wales Fund . Horton's BENEDICT PILLS tent immaterial what branch of the national charges whatever ; the despatch with which He was afraid that the cases of people in in their sunken eyes , wearing pretty dresses tion the proposal or disapprove of it . forces they join . It is , nevertheless , by no- advances are completed ; the low rates of means surprising in view of the excellent RE - APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL interest charged ; he system of small repay but upon them by gentle hands , and fresh work accomplished in the Forest during the OFFICER , & c . ments extending over a period . Address from sheltered nurseries where the awful applications ( in the strictest confidence ) to cry of Sauve qui peut has never chilled . In the absence of Mr. Collins , Mr. ly to keep up continuously the allowances to remove all obstructions ; also cure Anemia , and last few weeks by Sergts . H. B. Woodman and R. Reeves , that it is widely considered The Manager , W. SHIRLEY , 48 , STOKES the heart of watching mothers . Those who COOPER proposed the re - appointment of wives and children of soldiers and sail - cause no injury to the married or single are that the business of recruiting in the district In agricultural districts CROFT , BRISTOL ; or to local agent , Mr. have opened their homes to these innocent Dr. W. E. Green as Medical Officer of the ors . there avaluable . From most chemists , or by post , might well have been left entirely in their GURNEY , 101 , East Street , Hereford . little sufferers will have a full reward in No. 4 district of the Union for a term of five would ght to think much distress under cover , 1/1 or 2/9 , from Horton & Co. hands . In any event , those who have been years from the 30th September , 1914 , at a but they first of and the late somewhat perturbed at the course followed seeing the fear die out of their faces and the salary of £ 76 10s . per annum . his sympathy certainly went out to Chemists ( Chief Dispenser from return of childish happiness , though some of Mr. MORGAN seconded , and it was carried . those dependants on the men who had gone Birmingham Lying in Hospital ) , Dept. 10 , Aston by the Herefordshire Territorial Officers will Mr Wethered's , the Local Government to fight their battles for them . That was Manor , Birmingham . Sold over 50 years . All no doubt allow the wisest counsels to prevail , them , alas , have had experiences the mem- Board Inspector , return of pauperism for the his opinion , but , of course , they must all do adles should send penny stamp for a free sample and will not permit their resentment to take ory of which will cast a shadow over the year ended Lady Day , 1914 , were laid on their duty and assis as far as possible all of Pills , also Improved Sanitary Towel , and in any form which would tend to hinder the flow of men to the colours , whole of life the table for the inspection of the Board . who were in distress through this war . teresting booklet post free . By appointment to H.M. Board of Works . ISAAO DOWNING is my well - known name , For sweeping chimneys extol'd by fame ; With machine and attendance by my side I'll sweep your chimneys , be they straight or wide ; From a castle to a cottage I will attend On the shortest notice from each friend . Good Soot I've always to sell , Which will suit all farmers well ; Then send your carts and load quick From my soot - house rick . THEOPHILUS DOWNING , ISAAC DOWNING ( BENIOR ) , " Some men can break stones but not out diamonds . " Observe the address , 48 , NEW - STREET , The Ross Gazette , Ltd. , STATIONERS , BOOKSELLERS , PRINTERS , PUBLISHERS , ACCOUNT BOOK MAKERS , & o . HIGH STREET , ROSS . the country might be not thought so urgent as those in the large towns . For that reason he wanted to keep a small amount local- STEAM ROLLER COMMITTEE . Free to Ladies . In a few days correct all irregularities and tions were disbanded , and since then there has been no facilities in Cinderford for those of military tendencies to follow their bent . No force at all has been brought into being in the town in the interim , with the eonse- quence that Ruardean has been the rallying There is no excuse for such a serious omis- eminently suitable for the training of troops . To - day everyone sees the need for the ex- istence of military force in Cinderford , |