Ross Gazette 25th June 1914 - Page 2
Ross Gazette 25th June 1914 - Page 2
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| Date | 25/06/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 25th June 1914 |
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WANTED . ADVERTISEMENTS under this heading are inserted at the special prepaid rate of 24 words for le . Three insertions , 28 . WANTED : small furnished HOUSE , within five miles of Ross , for about five weeks ; One or Two Sitting - rooms , Three Bed- rooms ( single ) , and one Servant's Room . - Apply , " HOUSE , " " Gazette " Office , Ross . MARRIED COUPLE , Baby ( 2 ) , RE- QUIRE HOMELY APARTMENTS , with Board , from August 31st to September 10th . Near station , Moderate . - NICHOLSON , 21 , Wenham Drive , Westoliff , Essex . PUBLIC NOTICES . JOHN BRAWN , ACCOUNTANT , HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT . INCOME TAX AND RATE APPEALS PREPARED . MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED . BUSINESSES TRANSFERRED . BOOK DEBTS COLLECTED . INSURANCE , AND GENERAL BUSINESS AGENT . 1 EDDE - CROSS - STREET , ROSS . ( Opposite Swan Hotel ) . RE JOHN TURNER , DECEASED . NY Persons having any CLAIM or JOHN TURNER , deceased , late of the Post DRESSMAKING : WANTED urgently A DEMAND agains the ESTATE of ANTED , and Dress making Workers generally - Apply immediately BUNNING and SOWERSBY , Ltd. , Ross . experienced MAID , for Wire work of house . Two in family . Good wages given . - Miss NELL , Lea Hall , Ross- on - Wye . REQUIRED for Cheltenham exper ienced Parlourmaid , must be tall , wages £ 30 ; for Ross , Cook - General and General , also Girl 16. Disengaged , Houseparlourmaid , young Housemaids , and Boy for Garden . - Apply , Mrs. DAVIS , Domestic Bazaar , ROBB . Office , Brampton Abbotts , near Ross , who died on the 14th day of JUNE , 1914 , are requested to send fall particulars thereof to me forthwith . JOHN BRAWN , Accountant , 1 , Edde - Cross - street , Ross . TENDER FOR PROVENDER . Limited , invite Tenders for the Supply of 200 BUSHELS of OATS , and One Ton of OAT STRAW , delivered to the Royal Hotel Yard . Tenders ( for cash ) and samples to be sent in 1914 , addressed to THE ROSS ROYAL HOTEL CO . , ERRAND BOY WANTED . Apply by 12 o'clock noon , on THURSDAY , the 2nd JULY , LEWIS BROS , Grocers , Ross . WANTED , BOY to assist in Stable and make himself useful ; not under 15.- Miss SYMONDS , Pengethly , Ross . WANTED , WAGGONER , house and garden found . - F . W. BULL , Marstow Court , Ross . WANTED ! WANTED ! BLACK CURRANTS in large or small quantities . Highest Market Price Given . - W . J. BROWN , Fish Merchant , Over - Ross - street , ROBB . WSHOOTING , near Ross , from September ANTED , about 200 acres of rough next . - Address W. , Gazette " Office , Ross . SALES BY PRIVATE CONTRACT ADVERTISEMENTS under this heading are inserted at the special prepaid rate of 24 words for 1a . Three insertions , s . " HILLSIDE , " Ruardean . Beautifully Small DETACHED RESI DENCE , in own grounds , commanding extensive views of the Wye Valley and Welsh Hills . Apply , Messrs . COLLINS , Solicitors , Boss . GEORGE B. KEMP , Secretary , Bank Offices , Ross . ASTON INGHAM . GARDEN FÊTE and Sale of Work ( On behalf of the Aston Ingham School Building Fund ) will be held at ASTON COURT , THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , JUNE 25 , 1914 , PUBLIO NOTICES . Come and Protest against Home Rule GREAT MEETING THE AT CHASE , ROSS ( by kind permission of Col. and Mrs. MIDDLETON ) , On MONDAY NEXT ( June 29th ) , At 7.30 p.m. Mr. J. W. McG . McCAW , M.P. FOR WEST DOWN , And other Gentlemen will Address the Meeting . Colonel MIDDLETON in the Chair . Do what you can to Support Loyal Ulster and Prevent Civil War The League of British Covenanters will have a Stall , where the Covenant can be signed and Badges and Literature obtained . ROSS SECONDARY SCHOOL . ANDS supplied . Any number from Latest Musico . THIRD ANNUAL On TUESDAY , JULY 14th . ATHLETIC : SPORTS , Admission : -2.30 , 6d .; after 5 o'clock , 3d . Tea , 6d . a head . A BRAKE will leave the George Hotel , Ross , at 2 p.m .; Return Fares , 2s . Mr. Baynham will meet the 2.39 Train , Mitoheldean Road ; Return Fare to Aston Court , 18. 6d . A PASTORAL PLAY , " PANDORA'S BOX " ( written by Mr. W. ELLs ) , will be performed by the Children of the Bohool at 3.30 p.m. , and at 6 and 7.30 . Admission , 6d . ( kindly A VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT organized by P. TILLARD , Esq . , of Bradley Court ) , 4.30 . Admission , 6d . A TENNIS TOURNAMENT ( Mixed Doubles ) . Entries to be sent to F. GRAFTON , Esq . , Clifford's On the SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD , ALTON - ROAD , ROSS , On TUESDAY , 30th JUNE , At 2.30 . The Headmaster will be glad to supply an invitation to anyone desiring one , who has not received one .. HAVE YOU SEEN FOR SALE , by private contract , a very Mosne . Newent , by Saturday , July 11th ( 24. FLOSSY FOR by prind PREMISES in busy village near Ross , containing Shop , Sitting- room , Kitchen , usual Domestic Offices , and Four Bedrooms ; early possession . Full particulars , and order to view , from JOHN BRAWN , Accountant , Ross . VALUABLE FREEHOLD BUILD- ING SITE FOR SALE , situate at Over- Ross , between the Steam Laundry and Over- Rosa Cottage - For price and particulars apply to T. E. BLIPB , 6 , Gloucester - road , Ross . BUILDING ALLOTMENTS on the Ryefield , Hillfield , and Greytree Estates , Ross . Full particulars of JOHN BRAWN , House and Estate Agent , Ross . MAPITAL OOB , TRAP , aud Harness Grocers , Ross . FOR OR SALE , SIX HIVES of strong , healthy BEES . Standard Hives complete . Owner has too many to attend to . Also a quantity of this year's HONEY ( in Jars ) .- A LEWIS , Harewood End . 1914 GENT'S CYCLE , perfectly new , Sturmey Archer 3 - speed gear , Bargain , £ 4 10s . Od . - Box 4 , Clincher tyres . " Gazette Office . 2 H.P. HUMBER LIGHTWEIGHT 1913 model , new belt , engine has just been completely overhauled , carrier , pannier bags , tools horn , & c . Bargain at £ 20. - BUTCHER and CABSON Ltd. , Ross , Herefordshire . , A GREAT BARGAIN . -H.P. MOTOR CYCLE , with Sidecar , 3 for £ 30 . Two - speed Bowden counterahafi gear ; celebrated Triumph engine ; spring sent pillar lamp , horn and numerous spares.- Recently overhauled . In good running order.- Push Cycles taken in part exchange . - BUTCHER and CABBON , Limited , Ross . LOOD CIDER FOR SALE ; G quantity . - HALLE . Llangrove , Ross . FOR any OR SALE , good HARVEST CIDER . BULLETT , Daycroft Farm , Walford . FOR OR SALE , good WHEAT STRAW , tied with two strings . At per thrave.- G. S. PRICE , The Homme , Rose . FOR SALE , & few THRAVES of good WHEAT STRAW , for Thatching , 8 / - per Thrave . - Apply , J. H. SAINSBURY , Overton , Ross .. FOR SALE , Second - hand MOWING MACHINE . Trial allowed . Onts well on level ground . Price , £ 4. - A.B . , Gazette Office , Ross . IMPORTANT TO MOTHERS . Every Mother who values the health and cleanlinees of her Child should use HARRISON'S " RELIABLE " NURSERY POMADE . One application kills all Nits and Vermin , beautifies and strengthens the Hair . In Tins , 4. and 9d . Postage , 1d . - GEO . W. HARRISON , Chemist Reading . Sold by Chemists . Agent for Ross , H. HART ( late T. MATTHEWS ) , Chemist . TO BE LET . CORN EXCHANGE , ROSS . Two con- venient ROOMS ( 30ft . by 15ft . and 18ft . by 18ft . ) may be Rented cheaply , either as Offices or for occasional Committee or other Meetings ; Dancing or Music Classes . - Apply , COOPER and PREECE , ROSS . TO LET STRATFORD HOUSE , Ashfield , Ross , containing Dining , Drawing , and Sitting - Rooms ; 6 Bed and Dressing - Rooms ; Bathroom ( H. and O. ) , with usual Domestic Offices . Prettily laid - out Gardens and Lawn . Early possession . - Full particulars , and order to view from JOHN BRAWN , House and Estate Agent , 1 , Edde - Cross - street , Ross . ASHFIELD PARK , Ross . Convenient RESIDENCE , healthiest and pleasantest situation . Apply , Messrs . COLLINS , Solicitors , Rosa . VYEBANK , Wilton , TO LET , mile trom Ross , on River ; three Reception Rooms , Six Bedrooms . To view , apply , Messrs . Peachey Bros. , opposite ; farther particulars from A. BODEN , Estate Office , Much Dewchurch , Hereford . то O LET , several furnished and unfur- nished HOUSES in Ross district . - Fall particulars of JOHN BRAWN , House and Estate Agent , Ross . To 10 LET , HASLEMERE , Over - Ross , from June 24th next . - Apply , W. J. KEMP , Ashcroft , Ross .. Entrance , which includes admittance to Fête ) . BOWLING FOR A PIG . There will be numerous Stalls ( Fancy and Plain Work ) , Baskets , Glass , and Sweets . RUMMAGE SALE after 5 o'clock . GWO Earlier Holidays EXCURSIONS . WORCESTER RACES . THURSDAY and FRIDAY , July 2 and 8. - Day Trips to WORCES TER . Leave Hereford 9.35 and 11.12 a.m. , Ross 10.28 a.m. ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SHOW AT SHREWSBURY . June 30 , July 1 , 2 , 3 , and 4 . Each Day Special Cheap First and Third Class Return Tickets to SHREWSBURY will he issued from Stations within 50 miles , available for return day of issue only , and from Stations beyond a radius of 50 miles . available for return day of issue or following day . Minimum fare . 1s . Special Cheap Season Tickets avail- able from June 27 to July 4 will be issued to SHREWSBURY from all Stations within 60 miles . Minimum Fares : First , 6s . 6d .; Third . 4s . THURSDAY , FRIDAY and SATUR- DAY . July 2 , 3 , and 4. - Day Trips to SHREWSBURY from Mitchel- dean Road , Symonds ' Yat . Lyd- brook Junction , Kerne Bridge , Ross , etc. Every MONDAY and FRIDAY in July . To LONDON for a week , a fortnight , etc. , from Hereford , Ross , Mitcheldean Road , Symonds ' Yat , etc. WEEKLY EXCURSIONS FOR A WEEK , A FORTNIGHT , & c . , from ROSS , With Bookings from many other Stations . FRIDAY , JUNE 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 , Yarmonth , 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 . see subsequent announcements . For details , see bills , or send postcard to stations or offices . FRANK POTTER , General Manager . OST on Thursday evening last , be- LOST on Thunt , Glowstone , Dat TO LET with immediate possession , falake , and Main Road from Hereford to Mon- a good GARDEN at Duxmere , well planted mouth , & BHOE with RUBBER SOLE . - Finder with fruit trees . Apply to Mr. HEWETT , returning same to Gronom B. KP , Bank Offloes , Colinton , Ross , Roms ; or the Police will be Rewarded . Britain's Greatest Animal Enigma . The Pretty Red Devon Cow HARRY WATERS & SON , Harpist and Flantist , 7 , Old Gloucester - Road , Ross . UPTON BISHOP . ANNUAL FETE AND Athletic Sports , On Saturday , July 18th , HILL'S ROUNDABOUTS And other Amusements . FLOSSY C. S. CONSTANCE , WITH 5 LEGS , 3 HORNS , and 2. TAILS . NOT STUFFED ! NOT SWANK ! But Alive , Healthy , and a Real Novelty . Representing one of Nature's Strange Vagaries . Now grown to a Beautiful Oreature , Flossy is admired by all Visitors , Petted by Child- ren , patronised by Nobilify and Elite of the Stook - Rearing World . This Remarkable Cow is unique and interesting . the only one in the World . Will visit " KYRLE " PICTURE PALACE , ROSS . TENNIS 52 , HIGH - STREET , ROSS " E.G.M. " " DEMON , " " RENSHAW , " and other " I.Z. , " " DOHERTY , " RACKETS , from 6/9 " SLAZENGER " BALLS . CRICKET- BATS PERSONALLY SELECTED by COUNTY PROFESSIONAL . BALLS , from 6d . to 5/6 . SPORTS ACCESSORIES . MOLES , The Ross Gazette , Ltd. , PRINTERS , PUBLISHERS , STATIONERS , BOOKSELMERS , ACCOUNT BOOK MAKERS , & o . 44 , High - street , Ross . Birth . REEVES . - June 23 , at Lansdown House , Ross , to Mr.and Mrs. Will Reeves , & son . Heaths . GARDINER On June 21st , at Dancing Green , Pontehill , William Gardiner , aged 71 years . DUFFIELD - At Laurel Cottage , Tudorville , by request . George Duffield , aged 76 years . No Flowers In Memoriam BROBEN . - In loving memory of Thomas Edward Broben , died at the Skakes , June 23rd , 1911 . From his sorrowing wife and children . A. W. URSELL , Wateries Monumental Works 10 , CANTILUPE - ROAD , BOBB BOLE AGENT for this District for the beautiful SILVER - GREY CORNISH GRANITE . These Monuments supplied at about Half the Price of other Granites . Established 28 Fears . W. G. STORR - BARBER , гов BEST MONUMENTAL WORK IN ALL ITS BRANGERS . BATISFACTION GUARANTEED , ESTIMATES FRzn . ROSS ( LATE OVERTON ) . WORKS LEOMINSTER ( ESTAB , 1840 ) . The Ross Gazette . THURSDAY , JUNE 85th , 1914 . LOCAL NEWS . THE LATEST NOVELS may be obtained from the " Gazette " Office . - Advt . FOR OYOLE REPAIRS go to FRANK HILL AND Co. , Market Place , Ross . - Advt . A Motor Brake will leave the Swan Yard on Sunday next , 2.30 p.m. , for drive through Forest of Dean , via Mitcheldean , Newnham , Blakeney , Cinderford , and Speech House . Fare , 3s . 6d . return . - Advt . Ross SECONDARY SCHOOL . The annual sports in connection with this school are MARQUEES AND TENTS FOR HIRE . - Tents fixed for Tuesday next , on the Schools play- for all purposes - Flower Shows , Sales , Garing field in Alton - road . A full programme den Parties , Weddings , Camping Out ; and of various vents has been arranged , and a Tabling , Seating , Weiling Canvas , Flags , pleasant afternoon is anticipated given fine Lamps , rew Cane Seat Chairs , etc.-A. E. weather . Parents and friends are heartily invited to attend this function . and R. DREW , Tent Contractor , Ross . Es COTTAGE HOSPITAL . - The committee gratefully timates free . Boknowledge gifts of butter and eggs from Mrs. " So Simple " is the title of a special issue Probert ( Biddlestone ) , fruit , vegetables , and of " Photography " ( ld . each ) , written essen - flowers from Mr. J. R. Briscoe ( Glewstone ) , tially for those who are thinking over the rhubarb from Mr. J. L. Bennett ( Walford Court ) , question of taking up photography . " I am gooseberries from Mr. Reynolds ( Gorslev ) , maga always pleased to supplement or explain the zines from Col. Middleton and Mrs Stratford information you may obtain from books , or Collins ; flowers from Mrs. Pilkington ( Penoraig ) , to render assistance in any difficulty which Mrs. Caws ( Valley Hotel ) . Mrs. Lewis ( High . may arise . Be sure get a copy of " Photo - street ) , and the children's flower service at the graphy " from J. H HART , Chemist ( late Congregational Church . Matthews ) , Man of Ross House , Ross . DEATH OF A LEDBURY GENTLEMAN . - The HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS . - The Great Wes- death occurred on Saturday of Mr. Jesse tern Railway Company are this week an- Garrood , formerly of Ledbury , at his resi- nouncing special excursions to Worcester dence . " Chelmsford . " Richmond Park Ores- Races , and to the Royal Show at Shrews- cent , Bournemouth , at the age of seventy - two The deceased was a trustee of the bury ; also cheap holiday trains to London years . and all places on the sea coasts . Full par- Russell Grammar School at Ledbury , and ticulars may be obtained at the station . " was clerk to the Ledbury Urban District Council from the time of ita formation " BURBERRY " CLIENTS in the district to six years ago , when he went up to re- can place their orders with Messrs . WRIGHT side at Bournemouth . He was also one of and Son , Ross , who are " Burberry " au- the promoters of the Ledbury Markets Com- thorised agents for both ladies ' and gentle- many years . men's goods , and keep a full set of patterns pany , and was secretary to the company for of all their specialities - Weather - proof Gar- ments , Sporting Garments , Gamefeather Tweed , and other Suitings , etc. , thus getting expert advice and also saving the trouble of a personal visit to their showrooms . PURE HOME - MADE BREAD delivered daily to all parts of the town . E. H. SOLES , 17 , Gloucester - road , Ross . - Advt . CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL . - Anni- versary services in connection with the Con- gregational Church Sunday School were held on Sunday last , when the special preacher was the Rev. John Morgan , of Avonmouth . Bristol , and formerly of Whitchurch . Special anniversary music was rendered by the chil- dren and the choir . for which Mr. W. H. In addition to the John was responsible . Lieut.Colonel Reginald Rankin , F.R.G.S. , of Walterstone , has presented to the Here- morning and evening services , a flower ser- ford Library a copy of his last work . " The vice was held in the afternoon , which was also attended by scholars from the Baptist Inner History of the Balkan War , 1914. " and Wesleyan Sunday Schools . A very fine BRITAIN'S GREATEST ANIMAL ENTOMA . - and large assortment of flowers was brought Attention is called to an advertisement by the children , and afterwards the flowers which appears in another column , and were taken in bunches to the hospital , and which states that " Flossy . " Britain's to invalid people in the town . During the greatest nimal enigma , a Devon cow with service , Mr. Morgan presented certificates to five legs , three horns , and two tails , is to Mary Parsons . Olive Cant , and Dolly be shown at Ross to - day : For particulars , Steward , scholars of the Sunday School , who see advertisement . were successful in passing the recent Sunday School Union examination . were Ross CREW AT WORCESTER . - On Thursday LAWN TENNIS . - At the Cheltenham open last , a naiden crew was sent by the Ross Club to compete in the Maiden fours at the tournament last week , H. H. Yolland and Worcester Regatta . The crew consisted of Mrs. Hannam . who are well known visitors J. Johns ( stroke ) , Dean ( 8 ) , E. Smith ( 2 ) , at the South Herefordshire tournament , had R. Mapp ( how ) , with J. Mew ( cox ) . Ross a hard struggle with C. P. Dixon ( the inter- were drawn against Cardiff , and after a national ) and Mrs. O'Neill in the mixed splendid and most exciting pull . Ross lost doubles championship ( level ) , and to the Welshmen by only a few feet The only defeated by 7-5 , 6-4 . Mrs. Hannam LOCAL TOPIOS . final was won by Gloucester against Here - won the ladies singles ( level ) , and with her ford . partner , Miss Hogarth , the ladies doubles championship ( won outright ) . H. H. Yol- SALMON FISHING IN THE WTE . During land was defeated by Major , Rodney Brown Since , the bathing season has com- the past week several good salmon have in the club championship singles ( level ) . C. menced the pleasure of a diving board on heen landed on the rod and line in the Ross P. Dixon was defeated by Hope Crisp after the bank of the river in the Benhall mes- district , including fish weighing 184lbs .. a desperately hard struggle in the open dow has been greatly missed . We under - 124lbs . , 8lbs . , 14lbs . , 25lbs . , and others of singles . stand that the board is at the Dock , but various weights . what is now required are a few subsorip- WORKERS ' UNION . - The usual monthly lantyne Evans , of Holly Mount , Glewstone , tions which will enable the diving board meeting , of the Sellack Branch of the Ross , son of Mr. Edgar I. Evans , civil engin- to be fixed in its usual place during the last , when there was a good attendance of Council , and grandson of the late Alderman Union was held on Friday evening eer and surveyor to the Penarth District bathing season . With a view to getting members , who decided unanimously to hand Thomas Evans , surgeon , Cardiff , was this done , we shall be pleased to receive notices in to their various employers as soon Saturday admitted by the Lord Mayor ( Alder- subscriptions , and such subsoriptions would as they eceive word from their Executive , man James Robinson ) a freeman of the city of Cardiff . Out of the 51 freemen now living then be acknowledged through these which will probably be sent in a few days . YEOMANRY CAMP . - The negotiations for no fewer than eight are members of this a Yeomanry Camp at Ross in September family . next have not yet reached a satisfactory THE PROPERTY MARKET . - On Thursday last An amusing incident which must have settlement . Enquiries are being made in there was a very good attendance at the been very depressing to the spirits of those other districts fo ra site , but there is still a King's Head Hotel . Ross , when Messrs . concerned occurred on Thursday last . possibility that a local site may be found Straker , Son , and Chadwick , auctioneers , Abergavenny , offered for sale by auction two The Hereford Master Bakers ' Association which will answer all requirements . MARRIAGE OF MISS MOODY . - Much in- valuable freehold farms , situate in had arranged an outing to Symonds ' Yat , terest was taken in a wedding which took parishes of Garway and St. Weonards . Lot one consisted of the Yew Tree Fag , eom- the journey being made in seven motor place at Monkland on Thursday afternoon . of the cars , prising 196 columns . Ross Secondary School MEETING OF GOVERNORS . A meeting of the Governors of the a school was held on Tuesday afternoon , w Col. O. R. Middleton ( Chairman ) presi Others present were Miss Krabbe , Sir J Rankin , Bart . , Ald . T. Preece , Mr. S. Deakin , Mr. W. R. Lewis , Mr. H. T. B Mr. T. Matthews , Mr. F. Cooper , with J. Fred Arnold ( Clerk ) . Apologies were ceived from Mrs. Verschoyle and Mr. Lewis ( Whitchurch ) , at their inability attend . NEW GOVERNORS . A letter was read from the Clerk to Ross Urban District Council notifying Governors that Mr. T. Matthews and F. Cooper had been appointed by that C cil as new Governors in the place of Mr. Watson and Mr. W. E. Cole . CHAIRMAN RE - ELECTED . Col. Middleton was unanimously re - ele Chairman of the Governors for the ensu three years . THE INSPECTOR'S REPORT . The CLERK reported that a report been received from the Board of Educa on the recent inspection of the school . The Governors considered the repor most satisfactory , and they desired to gratulate the Headmaster for his work efforts on behalf of the school in the This was agreed to on the proposition of CHAIRMAN , and senonded by Sir JAI RANKIN . THE FINANCIAL ESTIMATE . The financial estimate for the ens year was presented by the Clerk , and a a discussion it was agreed to apply to Ross Urban Council for a sum of £ 169 the year . This was considerably below sum required last year . the present ame being equal to a rate of 2d . in the £ . THE MEETINGS AND THE PRESS Ald . PREECE , in accordance with no given , moved a resolution to the effect the Press should not be admitted to meetings of the Governors in the future Mr. COOPER seconded , and the res tion was carried unanimously . A NEW INSPECTOR A communication was received from Board of Education notifying the Gover of the appointment of Mr. E. R. Edwa as inspector for this district , in the plac Mr. Bertram . SPORTS PRIZE FUND . The Headmaster wishes very cordially to t the following ladies and gentlemen , who contributed to the prize fund : - The Ven . Arohdeacon Winnington Ingram . The Rev. R. T. A. Money - Kyrle . The Rev. J. B. Julian . The Rev. J. Bovle . General Olive . Mrs. Cobbold . Mr. Digby Lighton Mr. Little . Mr. T. Matthews . Colonel Middleton . Mrs. Middleton . Mr. G. M. Morton . Mrs .. Napier . Mr. G. Okell . Mr. J. F. Arnold . Mr. H. T. Blake . Mr. J. Bromage . THE FREEDOM OF CARDIFF . - Mr . Ivor Bal- Capt . O. Capper . Commander Coates . Mr. E. J. Cooper . Mrs. Parr . Mr. F. Cooper . Mr. T. Preece . on Mr. W. E. Cole . Mr. T. P. Preece .. Mr. F. W. Cotton . Mre . A. Porter . Mr. 8. H. Deakin .. Mr. T. A. Powell , Mr. W. M. Price . Mr. and Mrs. Rick Mr. J. W. Robinso Mr. J. H. Sainabu Ross Camp . the R ROACHES and BEETLES ' greedily reached Symonds ' Yat , and thus , however , The contracting parties were Mr. Arthur C. 106 ar an area of about 100 serig which ROSS - Near MARKET , Harrison's " Reliable Rat Poison . Oata and of the occupants of the seventh is such as gar , and Miss Mariorie B. Moody , daughter William Bareli at a rental of £ 135 ner annum . The biddings commenced at £ 1,500 . Dogs will not touch it . Vermin dry up and leave they will long remember . of Col. Moody , C.B. , late of the Buffs " They had THIS DAY ( Thursday ) , JUNE 25 no smell . Prices 6d . , 18. , 2s . 3d , and 38. 8d . scarcely left Hereford when black clouds were the Rev. A. G. A. Picton , assisted by perty was withdrawn . Lot two consisted of Royal Irish Fusiliers . The officiating clergy and rose to £ 2,750 , at which figure the pro- ( One day only ) . Postage , 2d.-G. W. HARRISON , Chemist , Admission - ADULTS 2d . CHILDREN 1d . Reading . Bold by Chemists . Agent for Ross , H. threatened overhead , and before they the Rev. A. C. M. Rushton ( Vicar of Monk- the freehold farm known as the Trothland , situated in the parishes of Garway and St. HART ( late T. MATTHEWS ) , Obemist . reached the Callow side of the Red Hill land ) . Weonards , of about 135 acres , in the occupa- CYCLISTS COLLIDE . Two cyclists Mr. R. tion of Mr. Thomas Hooper at an annual rain fell heavily , while thunder and light Powell , of Ross , and Miss Green , of Tups- rental of £ 110 . This property was also start- ning added to their discomfort . The car lev - who were riding in opposite directions , ed at £ 1,500 , but the bids were only taken was an open one , and a suggestion was collided at the corner of Widemarsh - street to £ 2,000 , at which figure the lot was with- made that the chauffeur should return to and High Town , Hereford , on Monday drawn . The solicitor for the vendor was Mr. Hereford for a covered - in car . The afternoon , the front wheel of the lady's A. O. Tweedy , Mormouth . chauffeur accordingly returned to Hereford , machine being buckled as the result . but nothing more was seen of him for the FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE . - A marriage has rest of the day . The anxious excursionists been arranged and will take place in London during July . between Clement Woodbine waited impatiently for his return , but hour Parish , of the Inner Temple , Barrister - at- THE 3RD SOUTH LANCASHIRES . after hour elapsed and he failed to put in law , third son of Mr. and Mrs. Parish , of The remainder of the men of the 3rd Bat an appearance . It was late in the evening Sandhayes , Warminster , and Elsie , only talion Prince of Wales's Volunteers South when the disappointed excursionists daughter of Major and Mrs. Lancashire Regiment ( Special Reserves ) ar- Christie , of Marston Park , Frome . rived in Ross from Warrington on Monday trudged into Hereford , but they decided to make the best of a bad job , and having morning , the Ross Fire Brigade were sum total number of men under canvas of over FIRE AT BLAKES . - At 1.20 on Sunday evening for their annual training , making a taken tea together , finished the evening at moned to a fire which had been discovered 600. The officer commanding is Lieut - Col . one of the picture houses . Meanwhile by P.O. Morgan , while on his beat , at a shed J. L. Vaughan , and the other officers are their colleagues - who by reason of their near the stables at Blake's premises in the Major M. C. A. Green , Capt . E. Robson , punctuality in starting had escaped the Orofts . The electric alarms were rang , and Capt . H. A. J. Hugh Wilkins , Capt . A. H. storm - were waiting patiently for their within a quarter of an hour the brigade were Masterman , Lieut . H. H. Withers , Lieut . on the scene . Through the promptitude of J. F. Gebbie . Second - Lieut . W. G. Clark , arrival at Symonds ' Yat . For nearly two Miss Baynham and the constable , the horses Second - Lieut . H. G. W. Irwin , Second - Lieut . hours dinner was delayed , but the prospects in the stables were released , and it was dis - A . J. H. R. Widdowson , Capt . and Adjutant of their arrival by that time seemed so hope- covered that the fire originated in the ad- H. T. Cotton , Lieut . and Quartermaster J. less that the meal was proceeded with . joining shed in which were stored a quantity Baines , Sergt . - Major F. W. Powner , and The party numbered about 50 , and spent & cases . It was extremely fortunate that the tached officers are Capt . F. G. Waddington , of Alpha Fire Extinguishers and packing Quartermaster Sergt . H. Gregson . The at- most enjoyable day . Expensive and Special Engagement of THE Lifeguards and a Lady In their bright and bristling Military Mel- ange entitled " Good - bye England , " acknow- ledged by the public to be the finest show on the stage . The cast includes : POWYS BATES ( Tenor ) JACK CHESTER ( Light Comedian ) HAROLD PERRY , and a piano BARRY DIXON ( Basso Profundo - let Life Guards ) Miss EDITH DOTTERIDGE ( The Oldham Nightingale ) . ON FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY . Sergts . FARRILL and SHORE COMEDY DUO . By permission of the Officer Commanding 3rd South Lancashire Regiment . PICTURES . JUNE 25-27 . THE LOST MILLIONAIRE . ( Feature Film , 3,000ft . ) . Dorothy's Adoption . Billy Dodges Bills . Sammy Comes into Money . Simple Simon Ragtime Mad . Pathe's Gazette . Sale and a Sell . Too Soon and Too Late . - NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAMME . . STARRING ENGAGEMENT OF JUANITA and DON - In their unique and clever Act , introducing DUTCH SONGS , COON NUMBERS , COW- BOY BURLESQUES , Buck Waltz Schot- tische , wonderful Dancing on Real Roller Skates , Blindfolded and surrounded by Swords . Introducing a most clever sensation , " THE DEATH TRAP . " Magnificent Scenery and Effects . Clever Novelty - Original and Refined . PICTURES . JUNE 29 - JULY 1 . THE BLACK 13 ( Feature Film , 8,000ft . ) . Her Sister's Rival . For Love of Mabel . Snobs Rendezvous . A Proposal by Proxy . Pathe's Gazette . JULY 2 - JULY 4 . THE INTRUDER ( Feature Film , 3,000ft . ) . Fate Fashions & Letter . Keeping Husband at Home . Sammy goes to the Seaside . Bloomer is Obstinate . Pathe's Gazette . Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Commence at 8 . Matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Doors open at 9.80 Two Evening Performances Saturday 8.30 and 8.30 . Doors open at 6 and 8 . Prices : Is . , 6. , and 3d . Sests can be booked at the Palaos . Quaint By - ways . Around Ross A COLLECTION OF BEAUTIFUL SEPIA PRINT REAL - PHOTO POST CARDS OF QUAINT OLD WORLD SCENES IN THE WYE VALLEY . • Price 2d . each . Old Almshouses , Ross . Kilpeck Church . Abbeydore . Garway Church ( several ) . Grosmont Church ( several ) . The Old Sundial , Wilton Bridge . Skenfrith ( several ) . Ross from the River . Llanthony Abbey . Goodrich Castle . Kerne Bridge . The Market Place , Ross . Symond's Yat . Church , Pontrilas . Wilton Bridge , Ross . Pilgrimage to Father Kemble's Tomb , Welsh Newton . On the Wye near Monmouth . Upper Redbrook . Welsh Newton Church .. The Cross , Hentland .. Treago ( several ) . account . Bonham The men have been recruited also being made for the band to play in the town one afternoon during the week . On Wednesday last the battalion football team . most of whom are first - rate players , met an eleven of Ross players at the Camp , when they proved much more competent footballers than the Ross men , winning an interesting game 5-0 . constable discovered the fire when he did , Capt . A. Fitzgerald , and Second - Lieut . R. otherwise the result might have been very W. Lewis . serious . In close proximity to this burning The battalion is one of the very few Many purchasers of horses have found shed was the paint shop , in which there was Special Reserve battalions to be over estah- to their cost that what may appear to all a quantity of inflammable goods , but before lishment . outward appearances a sound bargain is the flames reached this the brigade had be principally from Warrington ( the depot ) , St. come the masters of the situation , and Helens , and Liverpool . Although the recruite frequently & very costly investment . An further damage than that done to the fire have not experienced exceptonally ideal aspiring horse dealer , of the tender age of extinguishers and the packing , cases , was weather for their training , some excellent 15 years , at Mitcheldean , has had an ex- averted . The origin of the fire remains a work has been accomplished . All the officers perience which may prove a valuable mystery , but from all appearances it does and men speak very highly of Ross Ba a lesson to him when his judgment has not seem rrobable that it started on its own camping and training ground , and are de lighted with the picturesque situation of the ripened and enabled him to become a MOTOR ACCIDENT - At the very dangerous camp . successful dealer . He purchased a pony corner at the top of the hill leading from The battalion possesses an excellent band , under Bandmaster W. West . for six shillings and sixpence , on which Llangarron to Ross , where also the road 18th Century Torch Bearer , Rowleston the seller made a profit of one shilling and from Hereford to Monmouth crosses , days , and on mess nights on Mondays , Wed- The band will play at the Camp on Sun- motor accident , which . might have resulted sixpence . The pony was turned out to in very serious injuries to the passengers , oc - nesdays , and Fridays . Arrangements are find its living in the Forest , where it died curred on Tuesday afternoon . The collision and a charge of cruelty was made against was between a Rover car , belonging to Mr. the owner , who had to pay the costs of the W. G. Banks , of Birch House , which was being driven along the Hereford and Mon- case , amounting to £ 2 19s . 10d . mouth road , and an Austin car , the pro- perty of Messrs . Passey and Hall , Ltd. , Ross , which was coming up the hill from It will be generally known now that a new Llangarron to Ross . The corner is an abso- Local Government Board order came into lutely blind one , and both drivers did their utmost to avoid a collision but failed . In force a few weeks ago which will effect very endeavouring to make a sudden swerve , the large improvements . The most striking is Rover car struck the grass edging with such that which will require Boards of Guardians force that one of the wheels collapsed , and no longer to keep any children over the age the car turned completely over , pinning the TO DISTRIBUTE WARNING NOTICES TO occupants underneath . The other car also of three years in the workhouse , and it gives contained passengers , and as quickly as pos- Boy Scouts will be engaged during the them a period of one year in which to make sible the Rover was lifted and the passengers army manoeuvres , which are to be held in Worcestershire , Shropshire , the necessary arrangements . A very com- extricated . Fortunately no one appeared to Herefordshire , plete new circular is about to be issued be seriously hurt , though they were natur- and Gloucestershire during August and which will discuss and propound the general A. S. Trevor , of Trecilla , very kindly con- ally suffering somewhat from shock . Capt . September . The farmers in these counties have request- principles which ought to guide the Poor veyed the passengers that were in the Rovered that they may receive warning the day Law authorities in their administration of car back to Birch House , and after fitting before troops operate over their land , and out - door relief in the cases of wives and de - a spare wheel , Mr. Banks was able to drive the War Office have asked the Boy Scouts to serted wives with children . his car home . The Austin car was slightly take round the warning notices , as was done It will lay damaged in the front , but it was able to re- in the Midlands last year . Sir Robert stress on the necessity of maintaining the sume its journey without any adjustment . Baden - Powell has gladly consented , and he unity of the family and of the relief being Several accidents have happened at this trusts that the scouts will do their utmost to adequate . It will emphasise the objection very dangerous corner , and it is quite time distribute the notices quickly and efficiently . of requiring mothers to go to work where it something was done to warn motorists of the will mean the neglect of the home and the four cross roads . danger that exists at the meeting of these children , and it will urge guardians to keep Kilpeck Church ( several ) . Abbeydore ( several ) . Hereford ( several ) . Goodrich Castle ( several ) . Symond's Yat ( several ) . Tintern Abbey ( several ) . Llanthony Abbey ( several ) . Chepstow Church . Chepstow Castle . Tintern Abbey . Hereford Old Guild House . Meeting of Severn and Wye . Scenes in Hereford . Scenes in Ross . Scenes in Leominster . The Skyrrid . Leominster Ducking Stool . The Screen , Llanano.- The Feathers Hotel , Ludlow . The Grange , Leominster . At Weobley . Buttas , Weobley . Pembridge . Partrisnon Church . Leominster Church . A Cottage Madonna . Redbrook . BOY SCOUTS AND ARMY MANOEUVRES . FARMERS , HUNTING APPOINTMENTS FOR EXCELLENCE AND LIGHTNESS THE ROM- " . in constant touch with such cases , to ap- FORD NOURISHING STOUT is unequalled . OLAY'S SUBSCRIPTION OTTER HOUNDS point women inspectors to visit the cases It is equally digested , and is in all ways by Llangarron 10.0 inspectors who will also be officers to visit far the most suitable for invalids , and its Friday , June 26th PRAYER AND HYMN Books , Brass , to children under Part I. of the Children Act Pinte , 2s . 6d . per dozen . - W . J. SADLER and Friday , July 3rd ........ Awre Station .. ...... Woolaston low price brings it within the reach of all . Tuesday , June 30th We hold large stock marked in plain and to co - operate with voluntary agencies Sox , Broad - street , are the agents for Ross . Inspection invited . Gazette " Office . Advt . -Advt . figures . in the same field . 10:30 11.0 A minimum cap of 2a . will be taken from non - subscribers . Mrs. Daw . Mr. J. Dallam . Mr. G. Eltome . Mr. O. J. Gammond . Miss Harvey . Mrs. A. Hill . Mr. H. C. Jefferies . Mr. E. J. Kearsey . Mrs. Kirby . Miss Krabbé . Messrs . Lawrence and Fowler . Mr. D. Lane . Mr. J. M. Soudam Mr and Mrs. H. B more . Mr. Sharman . Colonel E. Thoma Mr. G. Trafford . Mra . Verachoyle . Mrs. Wheildon . Mrs. O. Wintle . Dr. Barnardo's Homes . GARDEN FETE AND SALE OF W AT OVER - ROSS . The weather on Tuesday last could have been hetter for the annual ga fete and sale of work aranged by the i bers of the Ross Young Helpers ' Leagu Thank aid of Dr. Barnardo's Homes . the kindness of Colonel and Mrs. F Thomas , the fete and sale was held in beautiful gardens and grounds surrou Over - Ross House , an ideal spot for a function . The various stalls had tastefully arranged under the shade of trees , and were in charge of the followi Fancy stall : Mrs. Verschoyle and Miss schovle . Bon Marche : Mrs. Evan The Fancy work : Mrs. Middleton . Coombes ,, and young helpers . Mrs. A. Blake . Ices and sweets : Mrs. ker , Miss Sparrow , and Miss Blake . ers and vegetables : Miss Johns and helpers . Tea stall : Mrs. Sharman , Arnold , Mrs. Ricketts , and others . Fish competition : Miss Sharman . Miss Alice Greenhill and Miss Doris Games : Master Cooper , Master Coo competi and Master Harris . Mrs. Watson . Plain The opening ceremony was perform Miss Harvey , of Purland Chase , wh the course of her remarks , said it wa necessary for her to enlarge upon the did work that was being done by Dr. nardo's Homes , because that was so She hoped they known among them . have a very successful sale , and sh much pleasure in declaring it open plause ) . Mr. Henry Southall said he had beer ed to propose a vote of thanks to Harvey for her presence there that and for her indness in opening the e work . They were always glad to se on such occasions as this , because knew what a great interest she to every benevolent object and the pr support she gave to such institutio these . Miss Harvey had been acqu with the work for a large number of He knew of no institution which was carried cn , or where a better trainin given to those children who came un He was glad that this wo influence . being continued so successfully , and v ing supported by people of all class parties ( applause ) . In addition to the sale there were competitions which created great while the concert kindly arranged and Mrs. Harold Crump was very w TH tended and ighly appreciated .. gramme was as follows , all the per being heartily applauded for their contributions : - Mrs. Awre and Miss L. Sharman - Pia duet Mr. H. C. Jefferies - Song , " Bedoui Song " Mr. Embrey - Flute solo , " English Miss Fisher - Song , " When you co home " Miss Doris Blake - Recitation Mrs. Harold Crump - Song , Awakening " " Sprin ** Oul Miss Sharman - Pianoforte solo Mr. H. C. Jefferies - Song , Shawl " Mr. Embrey - Flute solo . " Irish Air Miss Fisher - Song , " Happy Day " Mr. Harold Crump - Song , Fawcett . " Mary The result of the cake competitio follows : -Fruit cake : 1 , divided Miss L. Price and Miss M. Price ; 2 between Miss G. Hone and Miss Madiera : 1 , Miss Williams ; 2 , Mi Sponge : 1. Miss Williams . During the afternoon and eve Ross Orchestra , under the conduct |