Ross Gazette 11th June 1914 - Page 3
Ross Gazette 11th June 1914 - Page 3
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| Date | 11/06/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 11th June 1914 |
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LP CLUB . - Competition for the take place on Tuesday next , June PURCHASE OF HOUSEHOLD LINENS . in Department Thursday , Friday , ay this week . SOUTHALL AND et Place , Ross . - Advt . HOSPITAL - The committee gratefully gifts of gooseberries and flowers avis ( Much Marole ) , magazines from ord Collins and Mrs. Mynde Allen , Mrs. Poulson and Mrs. Foster , nd fruit from Mrs. Reynolds ( Gors les from Mrs. Black ( Sellack ) , and a Mrs. Vere Hopegood , All classes of commercial t - lowest cost for reliable work at tte " Office . - Advt . s Parish Church . CIAL VESTRY , MEETING . a successor 1 vestry meeting was convened on norning last , for the purpose of to the late Mr. Raymond , as pepple's warden . The he Rev. R. T. A. Money - Kyrle , and among those present were the Jones , the Rev. C. H. Payton , Middleton . Mr. F. W. Wintle , S. Hewett , Mr. T. Matthews , Mr. th . Mr. J. Hart . Mr. James Tur- H. Stevenson . Mr. C. H. Jefferies , Boissier , Mr. W. E. Cole , Mr. C. ond . Mr. A. Bird . Mr. G. Eltome , Kemp . Mr. B. Hankin , etc. ECTOR said the object for which met together that morning was n to them all . viz . , for the purpose . a churchwarden in succession to Mr. Raymond . He was sure it was greatest sorrow that they had to lace so soon . Mr. Raymond had office for two rears . with great ac- to the parishioners .. Before pro- arther he called upon Mr. Wintle to otion forward . VOTE OF CONDOLENCE . INTLE said he wished to propose te of condolence be conveyed to the their late Churchwarden . The Raymond was a most pleasant man with , and it was a great pleasure to Wintle ) to work with him : and he exceedingly sorry to lose him . MES TURNER seconded , and the as carried in silent acquiescence , all tanding . LECTING A SUCCESSOR . ATTHEWS then rose and proposed E. S. Boissier he elected as people's n the place of Mr. Raymond . EWETT seconded , saying that Mr. had been a loval Churchman ever had heen in Ross , and his services most valuable to the church ( hear , otion was put to the vote and carried usly . OISSIER , in accepting the office , ame as a great surprise to him , as ot aware that he was to be proposed t before the meeting . He would , be most proud to accept the posi- The thanked Mr. Matthews and Mr. or the character they had given him nly hoped he should be able to live . ( applause ) . ECTOR said that both Mr. Wintle elf would he very glad to have Mr. as their colleague ( hear , hear ) . RECTOR said that appointment ase a vacancy among the sidesmen , bought it only right that the course uld adopt was to elect the next n on the list of those nominated positions at the Easter Vestry . A name came next , but as Mr. d intimated to him ( the Rector ) ronld he leaving Ross in September , thought it wise to elect Mr. Kelly sman for three months . Mr. Bird's the next on the list , so with their n he thought they should elect Mr. he vacancy among the sidesmen . as agreed to on the motion of Mr. SON , seconded by Mr. JAMES W RD , in returning thanks , said they extremely sorry for the occasion caused this election , for Mr. Ray- a man who was loved and respect- parishioners generally . tr vote of thanks to the Rector for concluded the business . RCH OF ENGLAND MEN'S SOCIETY . ATION OF LOCAL BRANCHES . st important meeting of the local of the C.E.M.S. was held at the Room , Upton Bishop , on Tuesday last , at 8p.m. Apologies were re- om Bridstow , Marcle , Weston , Wal- other parishes eeting was convened by the Rev. R. and in spite of the wet evening , a number of delegates were present . v . R. T. A. Money - Kyrle presided , ng those present were six delegates s , three from How Caple , and many of the Upton Bishop branch of the ector of Ross , in opening the meet- ther had met there to discuss the of forming a Federation for branches in the Ross District . He was beneficial and desirable for a on to he formed , the objects being a closer bond of friendship between in our district . If it were decided ccasion to form a Federation , local of the C.E.M.S. would no longer selves isolated , but an interchange on and brotherly friendship would ace between the various local and mutual assistance would be round . The Rector also pointed once à Federation was formed our nches would be able to send a re- ive to the Central Council with full wers . v . R. A. Lyne then explained the a Federation , saying that it would neans of bringing pressure to hear parishes which , at present , had no the O.E.M.S. P. Ji nes , Ross , and Rev. Payton , so spoke in favour of the proposed on . Bird , Ross , said he had always ob- Federations , but on seeing the lines it was proposed to run this one , ound to say he had nothing but ad- for the scheme . delegates from -Ross , How Caple , on Bishop supported , and on a vote en , it was unanimously decided to ederation for Ross and District . v . R. A. Lyne was appointed hon . pro . tom . , and it was agreed by sent to urge all local parishes to ly , if possible , form a branch of 1.S. , and join the Federation which considerably to the good work now de among men in the Church of of thanks to the Rev. R. A. Lyne hing the meeting was unanimously freshments were then partaken of , much appreciated . RATURE AND RAINFALL . TAKEN AT CHASEDALE , Ross . ] Temperature Rainfall in Boreen . 24 hrs . Max . Min . to 11 p.m. deg . deg . in . 71 50 nil . " . 68 43 nil . 66 44 nil . 68 52 nil . 02 -05 1-50 ::::::: Ross Urban District Council . ' APPOINTMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL GOVERNORS . CONDITION OF THE STREETS . A special meeting of the Ross Urban Coun- cil was held at the Council Chambers on Monday morning . Col. O. R. Middleton ( Chairman ) presided , and the other members present were Mr. W. R. Lewis ( Vice - Chair- man ) , Mr. W. Butcher , Mr. J. F. Davies , Mr. T. Watkins , Mr. J. H. Hall , Mr. T. Matthews , Mr. F. Cooper , Mr. J. Meredith , Mr. E. Morgan ; with Mr. Ernest R. Davies ( Olerk ) . SECONDARY SCHOOL GOVERNORS APPOINTED . The OHAIRMAN said it was necessary to call the meeting to elect five governors to the Ross Secondary School to represent the Urban Council because the finance meeting of the Governors was to be held on June 28th , and the next meeting of the Council would not be held until the 29th . Five representatives were to be elected , one of sted , o whom must be a lady . The following were elected : Mrs. Ver- schoyle , Col. O. R. Middleton , Mr. T. Mat- thews , Mr. F. Cooper , and Mr. W. R. Lewis . STREET MATTERS . Mr. MATTHEWS said he had received a complaint concerning the intolerable condi- tion of Station - street , more particularly the part in front of the Alton Court Brewery premises . The Alton Court Brewery Com- pany were the greatest ratepayers in the town . He thought the street should be tar- sprayed . There was a lot of traffic in this part , and he certainly thought they should keep the streets clean where there were very large ratepayers . The CHAIRMAN suggested that it was a matter for the Streets Committee . Mr. HALL said that if they tar - sprayed this street , they would have to do others , be- cause other people had to pay the same rates in proportion . Personally , he would like to see the street tar - sprayed . Mr. BRAWN said he supposed that if Station - street was tar - sprayed , not being a main street , the cost would fall upon the Council . Mr. HALL : Yes . The CHAIRMAN said he thought it would be best to refer the matter to the Streets Committee . SIGNPOST FOR THE BROOKEND . St. Weonards Foresters ' Fete , CHURCH PARADE , DINNER , AND SPORTS . The weather on Monday last , the day fixed for celebrating the anniversary of Court " Capper " No. 4,081 , of the Ancient Order of Foresters at St. Weonards , was very cold , but fortunately only one storm was en- countered , and that during luncheon , when the majority of the visitors were under cover of a large marquee . As in former years the members of the Court assembled in the morning to transact the ordinary business , after which they paraded in full regalia , headed by the Trafalgar Band , to the parish church , where the Vicar , Rev. V. A. Cresswell , conducted a short service After and preached an excellent , sermon . ambulation of the parish , calling at the the service the processionists made a per- residences of Mr. Corbett - Winder , Mr. Thomas Webb ( Treberron ) , and Mr. Pearse ( Old Hall ) , refreshments being handed round at each stopping place . After leaving Old Hall the procession wended its way back to the meadow , where , in a large marquee , Host and Hostess Dent , of the Castle Hotel , Birch , had in waiting on excellent cold luncheon , to which about fifty eat down . At this function the chair was occupied by Capt . Ord Capper ( of the Northgate ) , and he was supported by the Rev. V. A. Cress- well ( Vicar of the parish ) , the Rev. George Whitehouse ( Vicar of Sellack and a trustee of the society ) , Mr. E. W. Howell , J.P. , C.O. , Mr. Harry Lickfold , Mr. J. Badger , Mr. H. Harvey , Mr. T. Morgan , and Mr. T. W. Rowley . A good number of the members of the Court were also present . THE COURT'S FINANCES . According to the balance sheet published by Court Capper " the total number of members at the beginning of the year was 108 , with an average age of 86 years , while the gain on the past year's work was £ 22 18. Od . In the sick and funeral fund the amount paid in sickness , adult and juvenile , was £ 62 8s . Od .. and the levies to the dis- trict funeral fund £ 49 8s . 8d . The balance on this fund was £ 1,219 58. 11d . as against £ 1,194 58. 7d . last year . On the manage ment fund there was also a balance of £ 5 18a . 7d . The total funds of the Court amounted to £ 1,224 19s . 6d . , of which sum £ 1,191 8s . 8d . was invested in stocks , in the Post Office Savings Bank , and the Midland Railway . THE SPEECHES . The CHAIRMAN proposed the health of " The King . " which was duly honoured . A letter was read from the Herefordshire Mr. J. BADGER submitted the naval and Motor Club , saying they were willing to pay military toast , and said that though these for a signpost to be placed in the Brookend indicating the road to Ledbury , if the Coum - services were very expensive items to the country , they could not do without them . He was quite -sure they would put their hands deeper in their pockets and pay more for the upkeep of their Navy and Army rather than lose the supremacy of the seas ( applause ) . cil would grant permission . Mr. HALL proposed that the request be granted , subject to the approval of the Sur- Mr. BUTCHER seconded , saying it would be a very good thing . veyor . THE DUST NUISANCE . Mr. MEREDITH handed a letter to the Chairman which he had received from Mr. W. H. Barnwell . the president of the Traders ' Association . Mr. Meredith ex- plained that he assumed the letter was ad- dressed to him because of statements he had made at a recent meeting of the Traders ' ' Association when some people spoke in a derogatory way of the upkeep of the town . The CHAIRMAN said it was a private letter , but the pith of it was that Mr. Barnwell complained of the dust nuisance , and said the water cart was not doing what might be done . Mr. LEWIS suggested that instead of watering the streets the tar - sprayed surface should be swilled with the hose pipe , which would have the advantage of washing the dust and the dirt into the drains instead of laying it . He did not think it would be any more expensive than the present arrange ment of watering the streets . The matter was referred for the considera- tion of the Streets Committee . Ross Council Schools . The usual monthly meeting of the Ross Council School Managers was held in the Boardroom on Monday , when there were present Mr. F. S. Collins ( Chairman ) , Mrs. Thomas , Mrs. Watson , Rev. J. Angus . Mr. H. T. Blake , Mr. H. Llewellyn , Rev. W. A. Powicke , and Mr. F. W. Wintle , with Mr. George B. Kemp ( Correspondent ) , and Mr. F. Bolton ( School Attendance Officer ) . Apologies for absence were received from the Rev. J. W. Kettle , Rev. R. T. A. Money- Kyrle , and Col. O. R. Middleton . VISITORS ' REPORT . Mr. BLAKE gave the visitors ' report , which asked for another harmonium in the boys ' department , and stated that the teachers again complained about the ventila- tion of the main rooms since the new par- titions had been fixed . Some small repairs were also required . It was decided to ask the Local Education Authority to provide another harmonium . It was stated that the ventilation of the schools had been considered by the Buildings Committee of the Local Education Authority at their meeting on Saturday last , but their decision had not yet been received . The small repairs were also ordered to be done . SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OFFICER'S The School Attendance Officer reported Reveral cases of irregular attendance , and the Correspondent was requested to write the parents . REPORT . 2 MEDICAL INSPECTION . The Correspondent reported that the School Medical Officer had visited the boys ' and girls ' departments last week , and would visit the infants ' department this week in connection with the medical inspection of children . SUNDAY SCHOOL TREATS . It was stated that the Sunday School and it was decided to close day , July 14th , the afternoon of that date . the schools on SWIMMING CLASSES . It was decided that the swimming classes should be resumed for boys , and , if possible , arranged for the girls to have swimming lessons during the summer months . THE ATTENDANCES . The Correspondent reported that for the Fridays during the month of May the boys made an average attendance of 96.4 , the girls 98.3 , and the infants 95.5 . The log books for the week ending Fri- day last showed the attendances to be 94.4 in the boys , 96.9 in the girls , and 95.8 per cent . in the infants department . Capt . ORD CAPPER , whose name was coupled with the toast , said the upkeep of these forces was very necessary to the wel- fare of the country . Without them this Empire would be like a country without its police , for there would be no law and order . Therefore they ought to be prepared to do the very best thing they could for their Navy and Army ( applause ) . Mr. HOWELL submitted the clerical toast , and said that the Bishop and Clergy of all denominations comprised men who had undertaken a noble calling , in fact he con- sidered theirs was the noblest calling of all , for they were there to uplift the people , to bring salvation to humanity , and to preach peace and good will to all men . As for the Bishop of Hereford , he was always to he found on the side of the weak and oppressed , which was a sign of true Christianity , while the other clergy were all excellent men . There might , of course , be a black sheep here and there . but of their own immediate clergy they had been very fortunate at St. He had had the pleasure of knowing three Vicars , the Rev. W. Richings , the Rev. G. Whitehouse , and now the Rev. V. Cresswell , all of whom were excellent men . As for Mr. Whitehouse . he took a keen interest in the parish , but he was rather sorry when he left and went to Sel- lack that he had taken on another job , and had almost become a farmer , and often ad- vised people how to grow mangolds and how the pheasants trespassed ( laughter ) . But he much preferred him as a parson preach ing diligently at all times and to all men . And now in Mr. Cresswell they had an ex- cellent successor to Mr. Whitehouse , and the more he saw of their Vicar the better he liked him . Their Vicar , he believed , al- ways practised what he preached , and was a thorough Christian man , which was the most he could say of any man ( applause ) . It therefore gave him ( Mr. Howell ) great pleasure to submit that toast , and to couple with it the name of the Rev. Cresswell , their present Vicar ( applause ) . Weonards . The Rev. V. CRESSWELL thanked Mr. Howell for the character he had given hitn , but he thought at the same time that he had been a little over - drawn , so far as himself was concerned . But referring to the toast , he thought the clerical toast was an old time - honoured one , and he sincerely hoped that it would always find a place in the toast lists on such occasions as that . He felt quite certain , if they took the clergy as a body throughout the length and breadth of this land , that they would find them all in sym- pathy with clubs of that description - such as Foresters , whose anniversary they were cele brating that day - for these clubs stood for brotherhood and good will between man and man . On behalf of the clergy , he wished to thank them for coupling his name with the boast ( applause ) . The CHAIRMAN then proposed " Success to Court Capper , " and said he was sorry there was not a larger attendance on that occasion , but no doubt the weather had kept some away . He would not go into the figures concerning the court , but he would ask them to drink success to Court Capper and couple with the toast the name of their old friend the Rev. George Whitehouse ( ap- plause ) THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , JUNE 11 , 1914 , " SWIFT " LIGHT CAR £ 140 SWIFT LIGHT CARS GAINED 1st Positions In both the Irish Automobile Olub Trials and in the Royal Automobile Club Trials , which is sufficient proof of their reliability . We can give immediate delivery . Ask for Catalogue . ( complete ) Herefordshire and Worces tershire Show . INTERESTING EXHIBITION AT MALVERN " Ross Gázette " Office , only , 160,719 total State insured member- only , 206,679 women who are State insured Press Association Telegrams . ship , 1st January , 1913 , 872,608 ; increase during year 52,646 ; gross membership , 1,512,006 . Members of Juvenile societies registered as branches of the Order on 31st December , 1918 , numbered 1,105 ( Class 1 ) ; admitted members belonging to registered A USEFUL DISPLAY OF STOCK . branches , 8,198 ( Class 2 ) ; and members of The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Juvenile societies , 101,562 ( Class 3 ) ; total , Agricultural Society's three days ' show was 110,860 , as compared with 114,127 at 31st opened on Tuesday at Great Malvern . The December , 1912 . site of the show - yard is within easy access of all the Malverns , at the foot of the Wor- cestershire Beacon , a most delightful situa- tion in fine weather , but quite the reverse on Tuesday . STATE TRANSFERS .. visions relating to transfer of members from The system of carrying into effect the pro- one approved society to another has caused a great deal of trouble , expense , and irrita- tion , both at the Head Office and in the lodges concerned . The following statement shows the numerical effect of the transfers which have been effected : - Wednesday afternoon . BIRMINGHAM ART GALLERY OUTRAGE . Bertha Ryland , the suffragette , who on Tuesday damaged a Romney picture in the Birmingham Art Gallery , was committed for trial to - day . The damage to the pictuer was estimated at £ 40 . FATAL FIRE AT LIMERICK . On Tuesday night a disastrous fire broke out in an establishment of Mr. John Griff n , an undertaker , of Limerick , but was quickly extinguished . Early this morning , how- entirely gutted . Three of the inmates , Mr. ever , fire again broke out , the permises being John Griffin , aged 70 years , Mr. Hall , a visitor from Loughlea , and Mr. Butler , a relative , were burnt to death . LONDON CORN MARKET . Wednesday morning . Barley , oate , Wheat and flour quiet . BAND OF HOPE , Forty - nine members of the Ross Band of Hope entered for the Hereford Diocesan examination on April 2nd , and forty - six were successful , thereby gaining the banner for the highest aggregate number of marks in the diocese . years , so is now entitled to keep it . Ross has won this banner three successive The last time , the society , which was es- tablished 116 years ago , visited Malvern was in 1905 , when the total number of entries was 617. Now , doubtless for the reasons mentioned , there is a decrease of 145 , inas- much as the aggregate entries only total 472 , butors to Lodges since commencement of Transfers In Tranfers of Deposit Contri- a collection which compares unfavourably Act . 4,488 . Transfers from other societies , with the total of 582 last year at Hereford , completed , 3,482 ; incomplete ( a small pro- and 506 at Droitwich in 1912. The reduc portion of these will not take place ) , $ 19 ; tion of entries compared with last year is estimated at lodges , 200 , 4,001 ; total trans- spread over every department . The display fers in 8,489 . of cattle , in the circumstances , is exception- Transfers Out . Transfers to other societ- ally good , the collection of horses is meritor - ies , completed . 3,349 ; incomplete ( a small ions , and there is also a fairly strong show proportion of these will not take place ) , 580 ; of sheep . Pigs and produce are small , but total , 3,929 . In addition to these transfers interesting sections , and the other departout , notices of withdrawal or consent to maize , and other articles all unchanged in ments of the exhibition , especially the transfer to other societies have been given flowers and poultry , are of an unusually at- to 2,687 ; probably 25 per cent . of these will value at present . tractive character . not take place , say 670 , total , 2,017 ; nett The show was formally opened at mid - day total , 5,946 ; increase of membership by by the President of the Society ( Sir H. F. transfer , 2,548 . Grey , Bart . ) , in the presence of the Mayor Analysis of Increase : -Increase by trans- ( Alderman Lister ) and Corporation of Wor - fers of deposit contributors , 4,488 ; decrease cester , the Mayor ( Councillor Greenland ) and by transfers between societies - transfers out , Corporation of Hereford , the members of 5,946 ; transfers in , 4,001 ; total , 1,945 ; net the Malvern Urban District Council , the local increase , 2,549 ; number of inter - branch Magistrates , the Malvern Hills Conservators , transfers , 3,700 . and the local Committee . By this time the rain had abated somewhat , and the sun en- deavoured shine , but the weather remain- ed showery and so unpromising that the at- tendance of the general public in the after- noon was much smaller than it would have been had the elements been more propitious . Declaring the show open , the President re- minded the visitors that the reduced number of entries was due to so many shows being held this week , and he expressed the hope that the secretaries of the societies would meet before next year for the purpose of arranging dates which would prevent so much clashing as had occurred this year . Subsequently the distinguished visitors pro- ceeded to the tent of the National Farmers ' Union , where an address of welcome was given by Mr. G. F. H. Hingley , the Chair- man of the County Executive of the Union , and at a later period Colonel Hickman ad- second , 10s .: 1 , Mr. Raymond's " Nomina - dressed the farmers on the question of the tion 2 , Mr. Bellamy's " Robin ; " 3 , Mr. compensation to be given for any damage done to the hop and fruit crops in the course W. Rudge's " Lady Jorrockes . " Local handicap for boys under 14 years of of the forthcoming army manœuvres . age . First prize , 5s .; second , Ss .; third , 28. 1 , Ernest Williams ; 2 , Robert Mason ; 3 , Alan Hughes . One mile race for farmers or tradesman's horses , regularly used in business ; height 15 hands or under . First prize , £ 1 second , BUTCHER & CASSON , Automobile Engineers , Motor Body Builders , ROSS , Telephone No. 22 . longed to . He was a member of the most Ancient Order of Freemasons ; he was also a free Gardener ; an Oddfellow , and a Forester , 60 he thought with regard to that , that he had tried as far as he could to take an inter- est in all phases of life as he found them ( applause ) . He had never had much to say with regard to the pheasants and mangolds , but he did refer once in a speech to this , and for that he supposed he must be looked upon LIMITED , Herefordshire . Queen " 2 , Mr. Hanner's " Dick ; 8 , ME . Monkley's " Kitty . " One mile flat handicap ( open ) . First prize , £ 1 ; second , 10s .: 1 , R. El Cole , Peter- church , 80 yds . 2 , W. Hall , Pontshill , 80 yds . Only two finished . In the evening , great amusement was found in " all the fun of the fair . " provided by Mr. Clifton Hill and other pleasure caterers . The local " Man of Ross " Lodge of this great Unity still maintains its excellent pro- gress . As previously stated in our columns , it succeeded , after paying over £ 680 in sick and funeral benefits from its funds during the year 1918 , to place over £ 95 to the credit of the capital account , which now has a balance of over £ 8.746 . In addition to this it disbursed on behalf of State Insurance over £ 180 in sick and maternity benefits during the year 1913 . The Widows and Orphans ' section in con- nection with the Lodge also shows steady progress . The actuaries ' report of the last quinquennial period of this fund shows a surplus of £ 680 . and it has been decided to apportion a little over one - half of this amount to the credit of members entitled , and leave the balance as a nucleus for future . appropriations . Contributed . CORRESPONDENCE COMING MISSIONARY FESTIVAL . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . special attention of your readers to the an- Sir Will you kindly allow me to call the nouncement which appears in your columns Hereford on July 25th . The summer gathering will be held at The names of the successful candidates are : - Marshall , N. Guy . W. Lewis , D. Baynham , First class . - D . Symonds . A. Ruxton , S. M. Stephens , G. Townsend . Second . class . - P . Watts , F. Lloyd , H. Drew , E. Welsh , E. Dean , C. Richards , J. Farmer , A. Brown , A. Clarke , H. Hughes , S. Brown , J. Mills . A. Hope , W. Cooper , E. Hill , G. Rogers , M. Boulton , D. Magness , FWatts , F. Harris , H. Addicott , J. Lewis , J. Jones , J. Lewis , E. Perks , L. Smith . Third class . - W . Edwards , R. Cooper , L. Holden , R. Colwell , G. Watson . A. Bayliss , F. Holden , A. Duffield . S. Farmer , B. Teague , L. Rogers . S. Howlett . THE INSURANCE ACT . Difficulties associated with the carrying out of the National Health Insurance Act are constantly cropping up , and with a view to making matters more clear with regard to arrears under the act a memorandum on the arrears of contributions of employed con- THE EXHIBITS . CREDITABLE DISPLAY OF CATTLE . The display of cattle is most creditable , notwithstanding that there is a much larger proportion of absentees than usual . Quality as a politician . But he was not a politician , 10s .; third , 5s .: 1 , Mr. Park's " Ormond is high , and the competition for the honours of the forthcoming Missionary Festival of tributors has just been issued as a White- of the department has been very keen . Prac- tically only two breeds are represented the the Ross and Archenfield Rural Deaneries ? paper . The National Health Insurance Joint Hereford and the shorthorn - and while there preach at the festval service at 5.15 p.m. on The Bishop of Yukon , who has promised to Committee published a draft , dated May 8 , is a select collection of red , white , and roans , 1914 , of proposed regulations giving effect to the local breed , as might be expected , makes Wednesday , June 17th , is one of the mission- Section 8 of the National Insurance Act 1918 , a most attractive show . There have been ay heroes of the day . The huge territory under which the Insurance Commissioners are exhibitions when the Herefords have been for which he is responsible , includes the required to make regulations providing for more numerous , but those on view this week famous gold fields of the Klondyke , and the reduction , postponement , or susponsion of are characterised by quality , uniformity of account of his truly Apostolic labours forms with their contributions . The present White reaches well into the Arctic circle . " The benefits of insured persons who are in arrear type , and growth . a thrilling tale of adventure , and I trust the paper consists of an explanatory note of the Shorthorns are less numerous than the people of Ross and neighbourhood will not effect on employed contributors of the scheme Herefords , but the cosmopolitan breed is lose the opportunity of hearing the story of embodied in those regulations , and an ac- one of the most romantic and adventurous tuarial statement on the financial basis of the who have to some careers of the present day . I am told that scheme . It is explained that each person ceptionally useful , stock . Only four representatives of the Jersey secured the presence of the Bishop for our year without penalty , and if in any years his it is a rare piece of good fortune to have will be allowed three weeks of arrears in each breed were entered , and all by Mrs. Eyres festival , as he is only in this country for a arrears are less than three the difference will Monsell . The animals are of good strain , short visit . be carried forward ( as reserve contributions ) well built , and possessing excellent milking Yours faithfully . from year to year until a year is reached in properties , and they deservedly were award- R. T. A. MONEY - KYRLE . which a period of unemployment absorbs ed the prizes . The Rectory . Ross . them . If a person is in arrears at the end CAPITAL SHOW OF HORSES . of any year after absorbing the allowance of The first class to come under the notice of reserve contributions he will be allowed three the judges was a strong one , and included animals owned by the Earl of Powis and the months in which to pay . If at the end of three months his arrears are not so dis- Earl Beauchamp , both of whom failed to secure awards . The exhibits were shire co'ts or fillies , registered or eligible for registra- tion , foaled last year . Premier honours went to Mr. Colin MacIver . of Blaisdon Hall , Longhope , who showed a colt " Blaisdon Draughtsman " The champion prise for the best hunter , ROSS . The announcement that the Swan Hotel , situate at the corner of High - street and Edde - Cross - street , Ross , together with the extensive yard , stabling , garage , etc. , the the valuable wine and spirit business at goodwill - in - trade , and also the goodwill of tached to the hotel , would be offered for sale by public auction attracted a good com- pany at the hotel on Thursday last . The of High Holborn , London , and the sale was auctioneers were Messrs . Marks and Barley , conducted by Mr. Marks . HOW TO BEAUTIFY ROSS . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . dence recently appearing in your paper re- SIR . With reference to the correspon - charged he will become subject to a reduction of benefit for the first six weeks of any sick- Secoing , the encouragement of Window Box decorations in our town , we should like to say we consider the suggestion made by your last contributor a very good one . If the Traders ' Association could see its way to arrange such a competition , there is little doubt that the matter would be taken up with enthusiasm . and he merely made the statement to raise a laugh at a dull meeting ( laughter ) . Turn- ing to the balance sheet of Court " Capper , " Mr. Whitehouse said they were a little on the right side , but not much .. They had made a gain on the year of £ 22 13 01d . , which was a very good sign , while the aver- age age of their members was 36 years , which would do very well for the present . He also saw that they had £ 1,224 19s . 6d . invested , but in dealing with those invest- ments he said they did not know what was going to happen to small societies , or clubs , IMPORTANT PROPERTY SALE AT fairly represented , especially by the farmers , or lodges like their own in the future . He ventured to say last year , and he repeated it now , that he was afraid that unless they utilised those funds of theirs in a more practical manner , that some day they would great scheme . be claimed by the State to help forward some creased , they required more money for their As those great schemes in- upkeep and their funds would probably be seized for some more central fund , and in- stead of being as they were at the present time , independent managers of their own affairs , they would probably be afflicted by the disease of the present time , and have Government inspectors and officials ruling The sale had been widely advertised , and over them . It seemed to him that they were the full particulars of the premises , together to be made good and thrifty whether they with photographs of the hotel and the views willed or not . These Foresters and Oddfel- to be obtained therefrom , were sent out by lows ' Societies in the past had represented the the auctioneers . In opening the sale , Mr. very best men of their rural parishes , men Marks gave a descriptive account of the ao- mare , or gelding , of any age , the property who looked to the future , men who were commodation in the hotel , and laid special of a tenant farmer residing in the two preparing for the rainy day , so that they stress on the remunerative business that was counties , went to Mr. John Edward Jones , would have some means to fall back on in their adversity , by investing their money being done in the well - managed wine and Treworgan , Ross , who exhibited a four - year- spirit department . Continuing , Mr. Marks , old gelding , " Blancoe . " in clubs such as this . They considered it de- admitted frankly that of late the business in SHEEP AND PIGS . grading to be put on the parish . Yet it was the hotel had not be so good as it had been , The list of exhibitors in the sheep section through such men as those that these vast but that , he thought , could be accounted for was not large . but some splendid animals sums of money were invested in trustees such through the illness and failing health of the were sent in . The championship was secured as he was . But it seemed to him that they vendor , who also had another large business by Mr. Kenneth W. Milnes , Beam House , would never make this country thrifty by to attend to in another part of the county . Montford , Salop , with a ram that had not Act of Parliament . He believed in the ideals He might say , however , that only last week been shown previously . It was also the first and principles of National Insurance , but the hotel was full of visitors ; in fact one in the class for rams , two years and over . TO THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . there were a great many things in connec- large party had to be refused . Another large It has beautiful wool and skin , is well set . SIR , -In response to many appeals both tion with this Act that required elucidating , touring party would be in the hotel for and true to type . Mr. E. Craig Tanner , of Young Men's Christian Associations has or- Home and Foreign , the National Council of and amending ( applause ) . He was , however , dinners and teas during the week - end . There Shrawardine . Shrewsbury , was also a success - ganised a special Emigration Department glad to be with them that day , and to once again be able to wish them greater prosperi - round Ross , which had attracted many thou- Elliott Gough , The Moor . Bodenham , and young men who leave our shores each year , was no doubt that the beautiful scenery ful exhibitor of Shropshires . Mr. Frederick for the benefit of the many thousands of ty in the year that was to come ( applause ) . sands of visitors in the past , would continue Mrs. Reginald Herbert , Clytha Park , Aber- for other lands . That concluded the toast list . to attract visitors in the future , and the gavenny , did well in the classes for Ryelands , Swan Hotel was in an ideal position to cater and Mr. R. Guilding , Bushley Park , Tew - work at the ports of Liverpool , London , Secretaries of the Association are now at During the afternoon , an excellent pro and gagage , that was sub - let at a rental of for ench visitors . As for the yard , stabling , kesbury , in the local classes . Southampton , Bristol , and Plymouth , inter- gramme of sports was carried through under £ 70 per annum , the tenant - not the landlord they attracted but ten entries , seven of the ing them with information and advice , and There were only three classes for pigs , and viewing young men on sailing days - supply- the direction of the following officials : - President , Capt . Ord Capper ; Judges , Mr. as stated in the particulars paying the large white breed . one Lincolnshire curly giving personal introductions to branches of H. Lickfold and Mr. H. Harvey ; starter , rates . The whole of the property was free coated , and two of the Berkshire type . The the Y.M.C.A. in all parts of the world . The Mr. J. Badger ; hon . secretary , Mr. T. W. hold , and was in capital order throughout . white boars were a useful lot . the winner service of these Secretaries is free to all Rowley ; hon . treasurer , Mr. H. W. Brewer ; The biddings commenced at £ 1,000 , being a magnificent specimen belonging to and this sum Was committee , Mr. H. W. Brewer , Mr. E. W. quickly taken by Mr. R. M. Knowles , which carried off the young men , irrespective of class , or creed , or nationality . £ 100 bids Howell , Mr. T. W. Rowley , Mr. G. Evans , £ 500 and to £ 3.700 . As championship at the Oxfordshire show . Mr. Representatives of the Association now Mr. J. Badger , Mr. T. Lloyd . Mr. T. James , latter sum , the auctioneer said he was boar , and he was also leader in the class for larger Foreign and Colonial Ports , and are the J. Darlington was second with a capital meet arriving passenger vessels at all the made on Mr. W. Rudge , Mr. C. Dobbs , Mr. A. bound to put in a bid on behalf of the vendor cows . Nicholls , and Mr. W. Probert . ready to assist in the matter of lodgings , in- formation , and advice regarding employ- ment . Over 20,000 men leaving the United Kingdom were helped in some way by the Association Emigration Department , during THE SPORTS . there was no advance The events were productive of some inter - of £ 4,200 and the property was accordingly esting sport , and the results of the various he would be able to treat with the bidders MANCHESTER UNITY OF withdrawn . The auctioneer said he hoped events were as follows : - For best horse adapted to harness , any height ( to be driven ) . First prize . £ 1 ; second . 10s .; third , 5s .: 1 , Mr. W. B. Town- send , Ross , Emlyn Model " 2 , Mr. Nash's Hereford , " Jack " 8 , Mr. Raymond's " Fancy . " pricately . Mr. T. Hutchinson of East - street Hereford . The solicitor acting for the vendor was GLOUCESTER AND HEREFORD BAPTIST ASSOCIATION . After a lapse of 63 years , the annual ODDFELLOWS . ANNUAL CONFERENCE . The annual conference of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows was this year held at Aberystwyth , where delegates from all over the country assembled to the number of 960 . Some important matters affecting the Unity We shall be very pleased to contribute and seedsmen will doubtless do the same Yours truly , For Bussell and Pike , ARTHUR HILL . YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION .. the prize fund , and other local nurse to 1918 . No passengers are booked , and no fees of any kind are charged for the services ren- dered . Young men who have decided to emigrate are cordially invited to communicate with this office or with the Emigration Secretaries at the various ports , in order to avail them- selves of the privileges offered . Yours , etc ... ADAM SCOTT . Secretary Emigration Department . National Council of Y.M.C.A.'S . 13 , Russell Square , W.C. HIGH PRICE OF MUTTON . To THE EDITOR OF THE Ross Gazette . Sir , It may interest readers of your widely read and valuable paper to know that at the last Banbury Cattle Market 20 tegs The Rev. G. WHITEHOUSE , in response , Donkey Race ( to be driven ) . No stick , said with regard to their position financially whip , or probe allowed . First prize . 108 .; and their prospects of the future , he might second , 5s , third . 2s . 6d . 1. Mrs. Bevan's ANNUAL MEETINGS AT LEOMINSTER . were discussed , under the presidency of the say that this would be the thirteenth time " Tom " 2. Mr. R. Hall's " Black Jack ; " Grand Master , Bro . W. P. Wright . in succession that he found himself occupy- 9 , Mr. G. Bunn's " Okey Joe . " The report of the Board of Directors deal- ing this position . At the same time , he Musical chairs on horseback . First prize , meetings of the Gloucestershire and Here- ing with the numerical position of the Order , would be only too glad to relinquish the 10s . second . 5s .; third , 2s . 6d . 1 , Mr. W. fordshire Baptist Association were held at states that the number of adult male and trusteeship of Court Capper at any time if B. Townsend . Ross ; 2. Mr. J. Williams , Leominster this week . The proceedings , female members , 1st January , 1918 , was they had anyone who would like to take his Llanrothall ; 8 , Mr. C. Williams . which opened on Monday , extended over 1.028,155 ; admissions by initiations during place . The nights upon which they held For best horse adapted to saddle , under three days , and there were nearly 100 dele- 1913 , United Kingdom , 30,106 ; increase in their meetings were most awkward for him , 15 hands ( to be ridden ) . First prize £ 1 ; gates in attendance . The preliminary ar- membership in the Colonial and Foreign dis and that was the reason why he had not at second , 10s .: 1. Mr. Victor Parry's . The rangements were ably carried out by mem - tricts , 2.790 ; total , 1,061,051 deaths in the tended with such regularity as he used to . Yeld " Ladybird " 2. Mr. Yet if they wanted him to attend any of Bellamy's bers of the church , a large share of the work United Kingdom during 1913 , 10,777 ; the " Robin ; " 8 , Mr. Ray Thompson's " Kitty . " falling on the shoulders of the Pastor , the secession of members ( lanses ) , United King- those meetings , and he felt that he could be One mile race for ponies ( under 18 hands ) . Rev. C. J. Elder , and the Church Secretary , dom , 41,872 ; total , 52,649 ; leaving the num doing good , he would come at any cost ( ap- First prize , £ 1 s .; second , 10s .: 1 , Mr. F. Mr. J. Price . The opening meeting on Mon- ber of adult male and female members on under 11 months old fetched the record price plause ) . Before he began to speak of their Park's , Rockfield , " Queen " 2. Mr. Han- day evening was specially for young people . January 1st , 1914 , at 1,008,402 . The num- for the last quarter of a century of ninety- balance sheet , and their membership , he ner's , Monmouth , " Fairy ; " 8 , Mr. Gittins ' the chair being taken by the Mayor Mr. J. ber of widows subscribing for funeral bene - four shillings per head . would like to thank Mr. Howell for the very " Jane . " They were fed on Watkins ) , and the principal speakers . were fits and honorary members of the Order is Townsend's 10 per cent . Nut Cake . kind things he had said about him . D10s .; second , 5s .: 1 , J. Lloyd , Ross ; 2 , W. the Rev. J. W. Kettle , of Ross . At the members . 8.292 . Musical chairs for cyclists . First prize , the Rev. H. F. Cross , of Tewkesbury , and as follows : Widows , 18,941 ; and honorary At the Easter Fat Lamb Sale at Bath held the six years he was Vicar of this parish , he could assure the parishioners that they were Hall . Pontshill . first meeting on Monday , the Mayor , Mr. J. on 6th April , our esteemed customer , S. 120 yards flat handicap ( open ) .- Firat Watkins , extended a hearty welcome to dele- 1914 , 1,785 , with a total capital of £ 227,488 . ham , obtained a first prize with this reason's Juvenile societies numbered in January , Gregory , Esq . , of Castle Coombe ,, Chippen- the very best and happiest years of his life , for he was always well backed up by every prize , £ 1 second . 10s .: third . 5s .: 1 , F. gates . On Tuesday the programme was : The number admitted was 14,451 ; number lambs , which were also fed on Townsend's body , and his remembrances of St. Weonards Hanks , Tretire . 12 vds .; 2. F. Eaves , Birch , Prayer meeting at 7 a.m. , conducted by the died , 294 ; number transferred to adult 10 per cent . Nut Cake and Lamb Food would always be dear to his heart ( applause ) 10 yds .; S. C. Lloyd , Ross , 12 yds .. Rev. W. E. Rankin , of Ruardean Hill ; 11 lodges , 6.869 ; making a total of 101,562 , as He also agreed with the excellent words that Ladies handicap flat race . First prize , a.m. , the President , the Rev. G. Harri- against 105,540 at January , 1918 . This is convincing proof of the excellent had been said about their present Vicar , for 10s . second , 5s . third , 2s . 6d . 1 , Miss son , of Uley , to deliver his address ; 7.30 quality of the Cake and Lamb Food , and no Summary of membership ( independent doubt those customers who have not given he knew Mr. Cresswell , and therefore could Annie Watkins : 2 , Miss J. Watkins ; 3 , Miss p.m. , a public meeting , presided over by Mr. side ) . Number of adult male members , these a trial will be sending us large orders . support Mr. Howell in all he had said . But E. Watkins . All three sisters . H. W. Smith , of Lydbrook , speakers the 980,633 ; and number of adult female mem We would kindly ask intending purchasers Mr. Howell had certainly given him a little One mile race for horses ( any height ) . Rev. S. J. Elsom , of Yorkley , and the Rev. bers , 27,769 ; total , 1,008,402 . Members of to give us a few days notice , as this gratify- information when he said that he had become First prize , £ 2 ; second , £ 1 : 1 , Mr. A. Wat- A. T. Matthews . of Cinderford . Wednesday Juvenile Lodges registered as branches of ing success has made us so very busy , a farmer , and that he knew all about farm - kins . " Ethel , " 2. Mr. Park's , Rockfield , a.m. , prayer meeting ; 10.80 , the Rev. the Order , 1,105 ; admitted ( or junior ) mem- CLASS FIRING - Class Firing every Tuesday ing . He had certainly been nicknamed the " Ormond Queen ; " 3 , Mr. Nash's , Hereford , J ... Meredith , of Hereford , to preach the bers belonging to registered branches , 8,198 and Saturday , at 2.30 pm . sharp . " farmers ' parson , " but he did not know " Nomination . " Association sermon : 11.45 conference , widows subscribing for funeral benefits , SERVICE DRESS . - All Service Dress Buite what for ( applause ) . Of course his lot had 440 yards at handicap . First prize , 10s .; " The Church and Young People , " introduc 18,941 ; members of Juvenile societies ( male ) , to be handed into Company Stores as early as heen cast amongst farmers , and although second . 58 .; third , 2s . 6d .: 1 , J. Jones ; 2 , ed by Mr. E. E. Hayward , M.A of London , 87058 ; members of Juvenile possible . ARMY SERVICE CORPS ORDERS . the farmers were amongst some of his very G. Hall ; 3. F. Hanks . discussion to be opened by Mr. 3. Winstone , ( female ) , 14,508 ; total , 101,562 ; honorary RECRUITS . - There is a vacancy for a HAREWOOD END SECTION . best friends , yet he should also like to think One mile race for horses , under 14 hands . of Cirencester ; three o'clock , the President members , 8.292 ; and members of female few Recruite in the above Company . Any that he was the friend of the labourers , too First prize , 22 ; second , £ 1 : 1 Mr. A. Wat to preside over a missionary meeting , to be societies , 8,113 ; total independent member- Parade at Harewood End , Friday , drill smart young men desirous of joining should ( applause ) . He could assure them that kins Ethel 2 , Mr. Park's " Ormond addressed by two lady missionaries ; 4.15 , the ship , 1,144,608 . Number of members who order , 7.30 . apply at Headquarters , or to N.C.O.s ' and right from the earliest days of his ministry Queen " 3. Mr. Hanner's " Dick " President of the Baptist Union of Great have made the Unity their approved society The Section will turn out for a Church Men of the Company . and he had been ordained about 28 years For the best farmers ' turn - out ( horse and Britain and Ireland , the Rev. Charles Joseph ( State insured section ) . Men who are also Parade on Sunday , June 14th , at Hoarwithy . that he had had a great deal to do with trap ) , the property of a bona - fide farmer re- ( of Plymouth ) , to conduct a conference , sub insured for independent benefite , 535,974 ; Fall in at 2.30 p.m. Leominster and Here- clubs of this description , and he trembled to siding within a radius of four miles of St.ject The Church and Local Preachers ; women who are also insured for independent ford men will attend with the A.S.O. band . think how many secret societies he really be- Weonards Church . First prize , 1 le .; 7.80 , the Rev. Chas . Joseph to preach benefits , 21,983 ; men who are State insured Dress blue . Meat tea provided after service . B COMPANY . 1st Battalion Herefordshire Regiment PARADE . - The Company will parade as Btrong as possible every Friday , until further orders , at 8 p.m. , on the Parade Ground , Wye- street . Dress : Drill Order . R. GREATREX YATES ( Capt . ) , Commanding B. Company . societies R. TOWNSEND and CO . , Ltd. , Stratford Mills . Stroud . ness for which he may claim benefit during a period of twelve months beginning in the fol- lowing November . The reduction will be 7d . a week for a man and 6d . for a woman , and at the end of a year in which the contributer has been under penalty he will start afresh with no old arrears against him . HUNTING APPOINTMENTS 10 30 11.0 OLAY'S SUBSCRIPTION OTTER HOUNDS Friday , June 12th..Newbridge - on - Usk .. Tuesday , June 16th ...... Pempergwm .. Wed. , June 17th .... Probable bye - day in district . Thursday , June 18th .. Angel Hotel , Abergavenny .. 11.15 A minimam oap of 2s . will be taken from all non - subsoribers . GWO Earlier Holidays WEEKLY EXCURSIONS FOR A WEEK , A FORTNIGHT , & c . , from ROSS , With Bookings from many other Stations . MONDAYS . To Reading and London . FRIDAYS , JUNE 5 , 19 , and 26 . To Douglas ( Isle of Man ) . FRIDAYS . To Weymouth , Bournemouth , Ports- mouth , Southampton , Margate , Dover , Folkestone , Hastings , East- bourne , Brighton , etc .. To Aberystwyth , Porthcawl , Port Talbot , Neath , Swansea , Llanelly , Carmarthen , Fishguard , Tenby , Pembroke , Milford , etc. To Llangollen , Ruabon , Wrexham , Corwen . Bala , Chester , Manches ter , Liverpool , Warrington , Rhyl , Colwyn Bay , Dolgelly , Barmouth , Llandudno , Blackpool , Stoke - on- Trent , etc. To Cambridge , Clacton , Cromer , Harwich , Ipswich , Lowestoft , Nor- wich , Peterborough , Yarmouth , etc. To Reading and London . To Weston - super - Mare , Minehead , Barnstaple , Ilfracombe , Dawlish , Teignmouth , Exeter , Torquay , Paignton , Brixham , Dartmouth , Plymouth , Tavistock , Newquay , Fowey , Lees , St. Austell , Fal- mouth , Helston ( for Lizard ) , St. Ives , Penzance , etc. EACH WEEK DAY . To Llangollen , Bala , Dolgelly . For JULY , AUGUST , and SEP- TEMBER and AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS . subsequent announcements .. see For detaile , see bills , or send postcard to stations or offices . FRANK POTTER , General Manager . |