The Citizen from Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England • 6

SIX THE CITIZEN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 40,000,000 days wasted! That is the cost in working time of a normal year's colds and influenza. And every one of those days is doubly precious in wartime. Careless coughs and sneezes are doing the enemy's work and delaying victory. What do I I build up my resistance to colds and 'flu by breathing fresh air; eating wisely and getting a full night's sleep as often as I can. I do my best to avoid stuffy, crowded places, get a meal before starting for work, and eat my full rations, with plenty of potatoes and other vegetables I try to eat something green and raw every day.

If I do catch a cold, I use my handkerchief whenever I cough or sneeze, and so keep the germs from spreading to others. Issued by the Ministry of Information Space presented to the Nation by the Brewers' Society WHITES TAYLORS, TIMOTHY CHEMISTS 400. AT YOUR SERVICE WE. have generations served and won the their public confidence for three and goodwill. Even in wartime we have successfully maintained our high standards of quality and service.

The public will be pleased to know that the popular Winter Remedies such as Lobelline, Britain's finest remedy for Coughs and Colds, Maltogen, the tonic food for all ages, are available at all our branches. As Family and Dispensing Chemists we shall continue to render the same high standard of National Service and we shall be ready to participate in any post war plan inaugurated for the benefit of public health. Whatever demands social security may make upon us we shall be active in our co-operation. At our branches you will find everything you need for health and for the home. "Timethy Whites Taylers CHEMISTS HOUSEHOLD STORES 900 BRANCHES I BERMALINE BREAD TO HEALTH THE BREADWAY Good, pure, delicious food.

A treat to eatand easily Baked by good Bakers everywhere Enquiries to: MONTGOMERIE IBROX GLASGOW. Ju and around the City Sun rises 8.3 a.m.. sets 6.25 p.m. Cyclists and Drivers light up 6.55 p.m. (7 minutes later in Black -Out Time 7.2 p.m.

to 7.38 a.m. Services at the Cathedral: Holy Communion (8.0); Russell in Matins (10.0) anthem plain; Eve 1 (40) Come and Let Us Return (Goss). ADVERTISED ENGAGEMENTS Hippodrome: Pictures, Plaza: Pictures, 2.20. Picturedrome: Pictures. 2.0.

Empire: Pictures. 1.45 Opera House, Cheitenham: The Wind and the Rain," nightly 7. Dancing, Baths Assembly Rooms, 7.30. BIRTHS, MARRIAGES CW AND DEATHS Notices of Births. Marriages and Deaths, In Memoriam Notices.

Acknowledgments of Sympathy, are charged at minimum of 18 words (or less) for 1d. per word afterwards. Signature and address of sender must accompany announcement. Notices are not accepied by 'phone. BIRTHS -On February 18, at Sunnyside Nursing Home, To Peggy (nee Stacey), wife of J.

A. Beech, Lincoinshire the gift of son. 3649 Pebruary 18. to Joan (nee Hadley), the wife of Frank Miller, at Courtlands, Rodborough Butts, Stroud, a sister for Christopher. 642 To Mr.

and Mrs. Morris (nee Gibbins), at the City New Maternity Hospital, February 16, God's gift of a daughter (Dylis). 1641 DEATHS February 19, William Henry, eldest son of the late Thomas Evans, Middie St. Farm, Eastington, age 54 years. Funeral on Wednesday next, at 2.30, Eastington Church.

Friends please accept this intimation. 1654 -February 18, Thomas, beloved husband of Molly, died at Royal Infirmary, aged 57 years. Funeral Wednesday morning, St. Peter's Church. 638 Henry, aged 65, of Moat Cottage, Sandhurst, passed away after short illness, Service at Sandhurst, cremation Cheltenham on Tuesday, 22nd February, 1944.

No flowers by request. Ever remembered by his wife and family. 1642 TOOMBS- -At Cheltenham, on February 18, Charles William Toombs, the dearly beloved husband of Gwendoline, and loving father of Michael. Funeral at Norton, Tuesday, 2.30. Till the day breaks.

666 IN MEMORIAM ADAMS In loving memory of Willie Adams, died February 21, 1942. From his sorrowing Wife. Sweetest and besc." 4649 -Loving memories of our darling baby Jean Elizabeth, who died February 20. 1940, age 1 year. A sweet little flower blooming in God's garden.

Always remembered by her loving Mum, Dad, and Granny Ellis. 656 BRICK--In loving memory of my dear Husband and our loving Father, Henry, who passed away February 21, 1942. No verse can say, no wealth repay, How much we lost on that sad day; Although we smile and seem carefree, No one knows the loss but we; Always SO good, unselfish and kind, Few in this world his equal you find; Sadly missed by his loving Wife and family, also Daughter-in-law Violet, in-law Fred and John, grandchildren Valerie and Arthur. 1623 FREEMAN-In loving memory of my dear brother John, who died February 21, 1935. To-day recalls sad memories.

From his brother Harry and sister-in-law Doris. 636 FREEMAN--In loving memory of our dear son Jack, who died February 21, 1935, age 24 years. Just when his hopes were brightest, In the pride of his manhood days; The life he had planned was shattered, Through Fate's mysterious ways. Only those who have lost are the ones that can tell, The pain of parting without saying farewell. Ever remembered by Mum, Dad, Harold and Evelyn.

647 FREEMAN-In cherished memory of my brother Jack, who died February 21, 1933. While he rests in peaceful seep, His memory we shall always keep. Always remembered by Ann and Maurice. 648 POWELL- loving memory of my dear mother Annie, died February 21, 1942. Always remembered by her loving Son and daughter-in-law.

643 SMITH memories of my dear Mother. who died February 20, 1941. When days are dark and friends are few. In silence, dear mother, we mourn for you. Agnes, Will and family.

596 STUBBS -Treasured memories of a dear wife and mother, Martha who departed this life on February 20, 1939. From all the family. 633 -In loving memory of our dear Mother, who passed away February 20, 1942. Though her smile has gone for ever, And her voice we no more hear, We shall never lose sweet memories, Of the one we loved so dear. Always remembered by her son and daughter-in-law, Norman and Marjory.

651 WEBB-In loving memory of my sister Emily, died February 20, 1942. Always remembered by brother Alf and family 652 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The brothers and sisters of the late Ethel Presley, 11. Park Street, wish to thank the kind and neighbours of Park Street for all floral tributes, and a lovely vase, also the nurses and doctor at the City General Hospital. 649 The family of the late Mr. Alfred Gaob, late of 55.

Sapperton Road, wish to thank all friends and neighbours for kindness and sympathy shown to them in their recent vereavement, also for floral tributes sent. FARTHER, FASTER AND HIGHER U.S. PLANES A "hitherto impossible technique which will enable American warplanes to fly farther, faster, and nigher" has been developed by the Fairchild Engine and Aeroplane Corporation, according to its president, J. Carleton Ward. Mr.

Ward said that the discovery, which had been a military secret for many months concerned a 'chemical process for bonding pure aluminium to steel. The technique had been used in the production of American aircraft engines for more than a year, and makes possible a marked reduction in the structural weight of air-cooled GOAT MASCOT IS DEAD At the age of 14, Billie, the regimental goat of the 1st Battalion the Royal Welch Fusiliers, has died at Wrexham Barracks. For 200 years the Fusiliers have had ag a mascot a goat which walked in front of the band and drums. GREAT WORK BY COUNTY RED CROSS Practically every member of every detachment of the British Red Cross Society in Gloucestershire is engaged on some form of war work, according to the report of Miss C. D.

Allen (County Director), which was presented annual meeting of the County Branch at the Shire Hall on Saturday. was a good attendance of members. In the absence of 'the Dowager Duchess of Beaufort (County President), the chair was occupied by Miss L. Ratcliff. She was supported by Miss Allen and Sir Walter Craddock (hon.

treasurer). Mrs. G. Cairns-Terry (Gloucester), and Mrs. Lowsley-Williams (Tetbury) were added to the list of vice-residents and the general committee was re-appointed with the addition of Lady Apsley and Mr.

R. E. Chapman. report of the Finance Committee presented by Sir Walter Craddock showed that the Day collection amounted to The accounts showed that the Branch's main income was. from three sources: Interest on investments refund of income tax and the Branch's proportion of the Flag Day proceeds which amounted to against the previous year.

The balance brought in amounted to and the year closed with a balance in current account of with on deposit. Moving the adoption of the report, Lady Tubbs (Chairman of the Finance Committee) said it must give everyone la feeling of satisfaction and security. Lady Tubbs also proposed a vote of appreciation to Sir' Walter Craddock for his work. Many Awards The County Director in her report stated that in addition to the seven members notified in! her last reDistinguished Service Certificate had also been awarded to Miss J. Healing, Glos.

46, for distinguished and unfailing work with the Civil Defence in Cheltenham. Long service medals for 15 years' service had been awarded Messrs. A. Bunston, R. E.

Chapman, A. J. Davis, Davies, M. P. Langham, Mrs.

Eckersall, Miss J. V. Scott and Miss 'M. L. Scott.

Clasps for 25 years', service had been awarded to Brain, Miss Fitch and Miss Stevenson; for 30 years' service to Mr. F. Peacey, Miss James and Mrs. Walter Jones. A fourth clasp for 35 years' service had been awarded to the president (the Dowager Duchess of Beaufort) and 'to Countess Bathurst.

Honorary life membership of the British Red Cross Society, in recognition of outstanding service to the Society, had been awarded to Mr. F. Peacey (assistant commandant Glos. 27), Mr. W.

H. Drinkwater (hon. quartermaster Glos. 25), Miss H. M.

Davenport (late district secretary for the Stroud and Nailsworth Division), Mr. Owen Blackwell, Mr. Smith and and Sir L. Wilks. Craddock "Lady Vestey Waiter had been appointed life members.

Mrs. Gibbon had been appointed a vice-president in recognition of her as C.H.S.S. organiser. Mrs. Terry had been appointed assistant county director for Gloucester City, Mrs.

Carson, divisional secretary for Lydney, and Miss Dugdale, reconstruction officer. More Youth Detachments Miss Allen reported that there were now 46 detachments in the county-14 (including two youth detachments) with a membership of 574, and 32 women's detachments (including eight youth detechments) with a membership of 1,295, making a total of 1,869. A new women's detachment had been registered at Patchway and three at Gloucester. A mixed detachment had been registered at Stonehouse. Eight more youth detachments had been registered, six girls' and two boys', with a total membership of 26 boys, with 18 probationers and 106 girls with 155 probationers.

The great increase had been in the youth detachments. Girls' detachments had been added at Gloucester, Wottonunder-Edge, Brimscombe, Quenington, and Boys' detachments had been added at Gloucester and Stroud. In addition six cadet units had been formed, with a total membership of 138, and there were 12 Junior Red Cross Links in schools. In Civil Defence there were 147 men and 404 women. The branch had 46 full-time nursing auxiliaries in the Civil Nursing Reserve and 94 were doing part There were 146 V.A.D.

men serving in the Forces. Practically every member of every detachment was engaged on some form of war work. During 1943, 33 V.A.D.'s had been posted, 20 members to naval hospitals and 13 to military hospitals. On the question of V.A.D.s under military law; Miss said she felt that the Army authorities did not appreciate sufficiently the excellent work done by the V.A.D.s, especially those who were enrolled before 1939. The great majority of these were called up for service and only one or two failed to respond to the call-up.

The military hospitals could not have been staffed without V.A.D.s. More recruits were needed. Ready To Go Overseas So far only 12 people had volunteered for post relief work. She hoped they might hear GREATEST DAY BLITZ OF WAR United States Strategic Air Forces in Britain launched against Germany on Sunday what is officially described as "the greatest daylight aerial undertaking of the war." A great force of aircraft, including many from R.A.F. and Dominion squadrons, launched an attack of vital importance aimed hundreds of miles inside Germany.

This great day onslaught followed immediately on an R.A.F. night assau't on Leipzig, where more 2,300 tons were dropped. Regardless of cost, the Allied Air Forces had set out to smash completely some aircraft newly-discovered centres of German production. At Leipzig at least 20 major airand firms, bombed out of their factories elsewhere, had succeeded in setting up of the most vital sources of one the Luftwaffe's present power. 79 Missing R.A.F.

Bomber Command suffered its heaviest losses of the war in the night attack: 79 aircraft were missing from its operations. Staggered by the quick return of the American forces to objective so deep inside Geran the Luftwaffe was able to many, offer only comparatively light opposition to the day attack. B.H.A. HEALTH CHARTER WARNING The future of 1,100 voluntary hospitals will be jeopardised if the weekly contribution system is ended under the Government's proposed national health service. This warning was given on Sunday by the British Hospitals Association in a statement on the health plan White Paper.

Lack of reference to the contributary movement is a "most serious omission," say the association, and it will have to be "most closely and seriously considered." Nearly 11,000,000 make a voluntary weekly contribution to secure free hospital treatment when it is needed for themselves and their families, the statement adds. Six months before the Beveridge Report the voluntary hospitals had adopted as part of their postwat planning the policy of making facilities available to all, regardless of income. The statement points out that nearly every major discovery in the relief of pain and improvements in cures have been made and perfected by. voluntary hospitals. Support will be needed more than ever to ensure that extensions of treatment and research necessary under the Government's proposals can be made.

COUNCIL PROTESTS TO CHURCHILL Rawtenstall (Lancs.) Town Council have instructed the Town Clerk to write to the Prime Minister protesting against the continued absence of their Member of Pariiament, Sir Ronald Cross, who is High Commissioner for Australia. The Town Councils of Bacup and Haslingden also in the constituency, are being asked to support the protest. Sir Ronald has been M.P. for Rossendale since 1931 and Australian High Commissioner since 1941. DESTROYER JANUS LOST H.M.S.

Janus, the destroyer that by last November had almost worn out her guns in battles, has been lost, the Admiralty announced on Sunday night. She had a complement of 183. Janus threw more than 6,000 shells at the enemy from Norway to Crete, at Matapan, and in Malta convoys. Last month she was reported to be supporting the 8th Army by shelling the Adriatic coast of Italy. of others, and already a unit was ready to proceed overseas, consisting of 30 people, of whom 17 were under the Joint War Organisation.

Regarding the finances of the Joint County Committee, Sir Walter Craddock stated that every penny thet came into the committee came in under one of three heads. During lest year the sum of £6,825 9s. was received on account the general fund; prisoners of war they received £14,481 10s. 5d. and the Aid to Russia Fund, £988 18s.

2d. The total sum of money coming into his hands, as treasurer of the Joint County Committee--and including the Fiag Day moneywas £27,494 5s. 4d. Mrs. J.

H. Gibbon (County Organiser of the Central Hospitals Supply Service) the branch that during the year about 15,000 garments made by work parties had been sent to headquarters. A great many things had been sent to Russia. Speaking AS county organiser for prisoners of war, Miss Gibbon said there were now 1,014 prisoners from Gloucestershire. During the year 1,513 next of kin parcels had been sent out.

Life membership certificates were presented by Lady Bledisloe to Messrs. O. Blackwell, R. W. Smith, W.

H. Drinkwater, C. L. Wilks and F. Peacey.

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5713. How to make a PERFECT OMELETTE in minutes 1. Allow 3 or 4 level tablespoons dried Be the eggs for this is carportant. Add two people. half the water first, stir till all lumps reconstituting have gone, then stir in rest of water.

Your mixture should be as smooth as cream. Don't mix with water till you are ready to use. 2. Season the eggs and beat well. cooking fat 3.

Meanwhile have oz. to heating in frying pan. Heat till it starts hot. smoke. The fat must be "smoking" into pan.

As they Pour eggs fork and let the 4. quickly cook, lift edges with a liquid egg run under till all is set. Fold over the omelette on to a plate, 5. of the pan. Serve away family's praises Dried eggs from handle and hear the new-laid with only remember, are eggs, the shell and water removed.

DOUBLE 2 packets of Dried book Eggs (4 RATION: for Green per Books) during allowed ration (Feb. 6 to Mar. 4) present 4-week period W.l Issued by the Ministry of Food, London, AWARDS FOR GUERILLAS of the First Courage and skill Guerilias in the Commando Fiji Guinea are reattack on New of awards pubcognised -in a list lished today. W. officer Maj.

commanding C. the H. unit, Tripp, receives to D.S.O. The M.C. and goes the the Capt.

D. E. native Williams, sergeant and M.M. to a two privates..