The Chester Courant and Advertiser for North Wales

CHESTER GENERAL INFIRMARY. ANNUAL MEETING OF GOVERNORS. A YEAR OF IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS. The annual general meeting of the governors of the Chester General Infirmary was held yesterday (Tuesday), at the Town Hall. The Mayor (Mr. R. Lamb) presided over a largo at- tendance, which included the Archdeacon of Chester, Mr. H. T. Brown, Colonel Evans-Lloyd, Mr. B. C. Roberts, Colonel J H. Hamersiey, Dr. H. W. King, Alderman John Jones (Boughton). the Rev. T. P. Dimond Hogg, Mr. G. B. Lowe, Mr. H. B. Dutton Mr. Ezra. Johnson, Mr. A. W. Butt, Dr. Stolterfoth, and the Rev. J. Pryce Davies, with Mr. F. J. Warmsley (secretary).— The Bishop of Chester in a letter expressing his inability to attend, stated that he had read, the draft report, and was sure- that its record in izp- provements of equipment at every point, and of debt all but wiped out by the liberal response to the appeal, would be hailed with .thankfulness and applause. He believed they had incurred a fresh debt of gratitude to the chairman for his inde- fatigable and successful labours on behaif of the appeal. His lordship concluded by expressing the earnest hope that 1904 m.ght yield results in the way of general progress of the Infirina.y not less" gratifying than thos? of 1903.-Le-tters of apology for absence were also received from Mr. George Barbour and the Rev. H. Grantbam. The Board of Management, in their annual re- port for the year ended 3,st December, 1903, being the 149th since the establishment of the institution, stated:—Tne following are the statisti- cal details of the patients under treatment during the year: The number of patients treated during the last year was 7,125 as ompared with 6,978 in the previous year. The daily average number of bods oocupied throughout the year was 84, as against 86 in the previous year. The average cost per occupied bed was JM9 Is. 5d., as against £ 60 14s. 8d. in the previous year. The full return of patients treated last year and the number of cases treated during the previous year are as follows: 1903. 1902. I Inpatients 1,153 1.096 Out-patients 4,268 4,229 Home-patients 1,704 1 653 7,125 6,878 The years working has been marked by several important developments whcil were to a large ex- tent foreshadowed in last year's report. Briefly stated, the principal items are the following:- 1. The installation, of an electrical department for the special treatment of skin affections the cost of which has been defrayed by Mr. G. W. Hayes, of Hoole Bank. 2. The election of a hydraulic lift at the expense of Mrs. J. G. Churton. 3. The carrying out of oertan sanitary improvements and alterations authorised at the last meeting of the governors. 4. The spo iai appeal made for funds to clear off the debt of L2,384 18s. Id. due to treasurers at the close of last year, and which has lesulted in about £ 2,000 being received to date. 5. The enlargement .and refitting of the operating theatre, which is to be carried out at the cost of Mrs. Tidswell After setting forth in detail the receipts and benefact ons for the year, which amounted to L8,810 4s.. the report pro- ceeded The Hospital Sunday collections amount to J3521 13s. 2d., which is considerably higher than has ever been reached since the movement was established. The clergy and ministers cor- dially endorsed the special appeal already referred to, which was made for the reduction of the debt, and to this the genenl improvement in the amount of the collections is no doubt, largely at- tributable. It may also be explained that special collections were taken on behalf of the Infirmary on each occasion of the official attendance of the ex-Mayoi, Dr. Roberts, at St John-street. Welsh Wesleyan Church, and the present Mayor, Mr. Robert Lamb, at the City-road Wesleyan Metho- dist Church. The hope has often been expressed by the clergy and ministers of the district that Hospital Sunday should yield not less than J6500 per annum, and the Boird tender their very grateful thanks to all to whom the present ex- cellent result is due. The outside private nursing department has been more than usually satisfac- tory. The result is evidence of the widening popularity of this branch of the Infirmary's work, and the Board are very gratified to find it so well appreciated. In reporting on the year's working, the Board are pleased to state that the year's receipts, including legacies and the president's (his Grace the Duke of Westminster) generous contribution of JE400 from visitors viewing Eaton, have been almost sufficient to meet the year's expenditure. The. average cost per occupied bed is under 260. The Board are gratified to state that according to Burdett's Annual Return of Hos- pital Expenditure, this scale of cost places the Chester Infirmary among the most economically managed provindial hospitals in the kingdom. Although the adverse balance outstanding at the end of the year is stated at JS955 10s. 2d., it should be explained that this amount is in fact reducible by £ 400, which has been expended in sanitary improvements, and which the Board, under the authority of the governors, will defray by the sale of invested funds. As bearing on the present ad- verse balance thus reduced to £ 553 10s. 2d., it will be seen that the balance last year was £ 2,384 18s. Id., in' reduction of which £ 1.964 19s., the result of the special appeal, has been applied, leaving over £ 400 still to be dealt with. There are, however, donations and augmented subscrip- tions extending over a number of years, which will to some extent help to extinguish the debt. The Board desire especially to acknowledge the very handsome gift of R500 from Mr. J. Eyton Wil- liams, which has, in accordance with his express desire, been invested in permanent securities. The Workingmen's Hospital Saturday Commit- tee have fully maintained their exertions on be- half of the charity. They associated themselves with the special appeal by a grant of B50 to that object, and their additional donation of £ 250 out of their collection is an evidence of their undi- minished interest in the Infirmary's work. The Board wish to express their indebtedness for the labours of the committee. The serious indebted- ness appearing in last year's accounts was taken into consideration at the last governor's meeting, and a committee of the Board of Management was appointed to deal with the matter. As a result the president, his Grace the Duke of West- minster, kindly issued a special appeal and headed the list of donations with a contribution of £200. The very hearty response which has been made to this appeal has already been referred to, and 'tike Board gratefully acknowledge the generous assistance which has relieved the Infirmary from the burden of debt which was pressing so heavily upon the institution. The improvements calling for special mention comprise the hydraulic lift provided by Mrs. Churton, of the Manor House, Neston, at a cost of JE500, as a memorial of her late husband, Mr. John Gaitskell Churton. The lift. which was con- structed by the XJhester Hydraulic Co., is of the latest and most tjbproved design, and was formally presented by Mrs. Churton in October last. It affords the utmost comfort to patients who have to presented by Mrs. Churton in October last. It affords the utmost comfort to patients who have to be carried to the wards, and has proved of the greatest benefit in the domestic work of the hospital. Lord Arthur Grosvenor has been kind enough to supplement Mrs. Churton's gift by pro- viding an ambulance suitable to work with the lift. An electrical department, with special ap- paratus for the treatment of skin affections, in- cluding the Finsen light in connection with the X-Rays. has been fitted up at a cost of J6156 5s. by the kindness of Mr. George W. Haves, of Hoole Bank. Mrs. Tidswell, as already mentioned, has been kind enough to intimate through Mr. Henry Dobie her wish to carry out some work of per- manent improvement at Ihe Infirmary, as a memorial to her late husband, and has placed at the disposal of the Board a sum of J6400 for the purnose. Mrs. Tidswell has decided, after ascor- tainincf the opinion of the honorary medical staff, that the money shall be applied in the improved eqUIpment of the Operating Theatre, including the installation of the electric light, and a hot and cold water supply. The scheme involves a slight extension of the main buiCTn<r for the better light- mg of the theatre. Mrs. Tidswell intends also to provide a new operating table, and such other im. provements as will much facilitate the surgical work of the Infirmary. Plans have been sanctioned, arid the work will be carried out and appear in the accounts of the ensuing year. That, so much special expenditure should have been effect"^ in a single year by private bone- factions. without drawing on the ordinary funds of the Infirmary, is convincing evidence of the deep sympathetic interest w'th which the insti- tution is regarded, and it may reasonably be ex- pected that private benevolence will from time to Hme be available to carry out improvements which the age of the structure and the requirements ef modern medical and sanita>-v srience call for. As pointing to such further desirable improvements, it may be mentioned that the ol1t-natie1"ts depart- ment needs special attention with a vi(,- to in- creased and better accommodation thp 1'111'1(1, ♦oo. which is most 'conveniently situated in the basement of the Infirmary, requires removal to some more suitable position, and the installation of the electric light throughout the hospital would be of immense advantage. After alluding to the death ot Major Bryan Johnson, one of the oldest members of the Board, and to several chauges in the resident medical staff, the report proceeded: The Convalescent Home at Parkgate, as usual, supplements most abiy the work ot the Infirmary, and contributes in no small degree to the per- manent recovery of many patients, who there enjoy the bracing atmosphere so necessary to their condition. Miss Singleton, the matron, having voluntarily resigned, the board take this oppor- tunity of recording their appreciation of her faith- ful service, extending over 20 years. She has been succeeded in the position of matron by Miss John- son. The local committee, with the honorary medical officers and honorary secretary, Mr. R. L. Price, are entitled to the best thanks of the Governors for their efficient management of this branch. The board express their thanks to the committee of the Samaritan fund, and to Mr. and Mrs. Yerburgh, for their provision for assisting incurable patients. Both funds have rendered excellent assistance during the year. The board desire to acknowledge the able services of the resident medical staff, the district visiting surgeon, the lady superintendent, and the nursing staff, the lady superintendent, and the nursing staff, and the officials and staff generally. It is im- possible. to thank individually the many frienus who have sent gifts of fruit, flowers, linen, ami other useful articles. The Board, however, are pleased to record their grateful recognition of all kindnesses of this description. The report upon the Convalescent Home. Park- gate, stated-The accounts for the year are very satisfactory. The income, which includes fAO troiii his virace tne Duke of Westminster and a legacy ol zbO trom the late Mr. Robert ithed, and several church collections, has amounted to i:465 lis. 6d. Air. Albert Wood, of Conway, gave a donation of L21 to the Convalescent Home, but the amount is included in the special appeal ap- pearing in the Infirmary accounts, the gift having been in connection with that fund. The expendi- ture, which includes nothing of a special char- acter, amounts to JS446 14s. lOd. Miss Singleton having resigned after holding the position t-f matron for upwards of 20 years, the local com- mittee gratefully record their appreciation of her long and faithful services. Miss Johnson has be,.a.-t appointed matron, and the local committee regard the appointment as being in every respect satis- factory. yw. Colonel EvaSfc £ *loyd, in moving the adoption of the report, said the most satisfactory feature of the year's progress had been the reduction of the debt upon the institution, which pressed so heavily upon.the Governors a year ago. Thanks to the contributions of generous friends, including the Duke of Westminster, who headed the list with a donation of J6200, the debt of £ 2,400 had been re- duced to only about £ 400, and on behalf of the Governors he had to express their gratitude for the generous response which had been made to the special appeal. The speaker afterwards referred to the satisfactory nursing returns, and to the con- cession by the Waterworks Company in supplying the extra water for the lift free of charge. The board had had under consideration the out- patients' department, which was thought to be very much out of date at the present time. They were in hopes that some benefactor would come forward and enable them to spend JE500 or £ 1,0C0 in having that part of the hospital better equipped. An improvement was also necessary in the laundry, because owing to its position it might be con- demned from a sanitary point of view. The cost of a new laundry, however, would be so serious that the Governors dare not incur it without some special help. Mr. B. C. Roberts, in seconding the motion, said they must ieei much gratified to think that their labours during the past year had been so success- ful, and that they had been able to wipe out the debt which hung over them so heavily twelve months ago. The report was adopted. On the motion of Colonel Hamersiey, seconded by Dr. Stolterfoth, the Duke of Westminster was re-elected president for the ensuing year. On the proposition of Mr. A. W. Butt, seconded by Mr Ezra Johnson, a vote of thanks was passed to Mr. J. G. Holmes and Mr. C. Greenhouse, and Mr. S. H. Holme (who had acted provisionally) for their duties as auditors during the past year, and tney were elected hon. auditors for the ensuing year. On the propositic-n of the Archdeacon, seconded by Mr. h. b. Dutton, it was resolved that the fol- lowing gentlemen, namely—County Governors: Lord -tirtiiur Grosvenor, Mr. Charles Threltall and Mr. K. 0. Orton; City Governors: Mr. J. R. Thomson, Mr. W. F. J. Shepheard and Mr. E. H. Thomas—be re-elected members of the Board of Management, and that the Rev. H. Grantham and Dr. W. A. Fitzgerald be elected to fill the respective vacancies caused by the death of Major Bryan Johnson and the resignation of Major- General Adair. A vote of thanks was passed to the Board of Management for their services during the past year, on the motion of Alderman Jones, seconded by Mr. George Lowe, and on the motion of the Rev. T. P. Dimond Hogg, seconded by the Rv. J. Pryce-Davies, the hon. medical officers and the hon. dental surgeon to the Infirmary, the loctl committee, the hon. medical staff, and Mr. R. L. Price, hon. secretary to the Parkgate Convalescent Home, were all thanked for their services.

HUNTING SOUTH CHESHIRE. Mr. Corbet's fixture was Adderley on Tuesday. Hounds soon found a fox on the "Boa Hills, and he took them past Kent's Rough. Returning, he got to ground, and was soon dug out and killed. A SIXTY MINUTES' HUNT. Mr. Corbet bad a large company to meet him at Stapeley on Friday, and they were treated to a good day's sport Hounds at first were not able to shew much sport with their morning fox; but by the time they arrived at Dorfold Park scenting conditions had cnanged. Finding at once hounds forced their fox through Bull's Wood, then past the Dairy House Farm, through Tally Ho and the Admiral Covers, and over the canal up to the Bache House. He then turned to the right over the Tarporley and Nantwich road. Coming round again they passed the Hehshall Farm, under cricket fround, below Acton, and again into Dorfold. [ere our fox did not dwell, but went again almost the same line up to Hurleston. We swung once more to the right, and the fox was seen dead beat just in front of hounds. He took refuge in a sluice at Tliurleston reservoir. One hound, however, got in and pulled him out and killed him in the water, This fine hunt lasted close on sixtv minutes. NORTH CHESHIRE. A large field assembled at Worleston Station on Wednesday. Among those present were Earl Enniskiiien, Lord Cole, Lord George Cholmondeley, Baron Schroder and Mr. Jas.Tomkinson. Acton and several other covers were drawn without finding, and hounds were taken on to Calveley. They soon found a fox in the New Gorse, and he ran for a few fields, but, changing his mind, returned and was killed. A Wettenhall fox kept hounds busy for the next forty minutes, although no point was made. Hounds were never able to push their fox at any pace, scent becoming bad and the ground being fearfully wet. Walk Mill held several foxes, including one which took them a nice gallop for Hopetown, but after a ring came back and was marked to ground close to Walk Mill. Hounds found still another fox in Hopetown, but after a brief hunt the quarry went to ground near the Weaver. Mr. Wilsrn gave a bye-dav on Friday, the fixture being the Abbey Arms. Owing to there being a sharp frost overnight it was close on twelve before hounds moved away. Champion took hounds to Primrose Hill. Here a leash of foxes were soon on foot. Hounds hunted one a few fields on to Mr. Kenworthy's stud farm, but there was no scent, and we had to relinquish him. Hounds werethen taken into the forest. They soon found a fox close to Eddisbury Lodge. Crossing the railway he ran up to the Norley-road. but, turning sharp back, he was pushed with an improved scent up to Longlev, near Kelsall one of the Ashton Hayes coverts. Here hounds disturbed a fresh fox, which teok them over the hill into the forest, then right-handed over the Chester and Northwich road, through Primrose Hill to the Willingtons, where he was lost, after a nice sporting forest hunt. Coming back again we .found another fox near the railway. This one took us up to the road at Hatchmere, then right-handed as if he meant Ashton Hayes. He turned back again, however, and went into the forest. Scent again went worse, so hounds were taken home. BLUECAP. SIR WATKIN WYNN'S. A large field met at Malpas on Saturday, and bad some excellent sport, scent being wonderfully good. The first fox, found on a plough near Maesfen Gorse, led houndsgfcnd field a merry dance for lialf-an-hour by way of Tushingham, over the Chester railway to Grindley Brook, Bunbury. and Agden Dingles, and was killed in Mrs. Johnson's farmyard. A Stockton fox supplied a hunt of forty minutes, hounds being victorious in the Oldcastle end of the Dingles. The proceedings concluded with a very fast twenty-five minutes from the Black Wood, Higher Barns, past Tybroughton, through the Gelli Dingles and over the Larn road, the fox being marked to ground on Mr. Shone's farm at Tallern Green. Sir Watkin Wynn's hounds met on Monday a Eaton. A large field included the Master, the Duchess of Teck, the Duke and Duchess of West- minster, and the Marquis of Cholmondeley. Sport was of a disappointing character. After drawing two covers at Dodleston and finding each blank, they returned to the park and were unsuccessful. At Eccleston a fox went away from Duck Wood on the Aldford side of the hall, and was lost after a short and exciting gallop. Hounds were then taken beyond Rossett to Cefn Wood, which, however, failed to yield. I

SIR W. W. WYNN'S HOUNDS MEET OIN, Thursday, January 28, Knolton Hall at 11.0 Saturday, January 30, Terrick at 10,30

THE LATE MR. J. S. SWIFT, MOLD. — It is with feelings of regret that we this week record the death of Mr. James Samuel Swift, wine and spirit merchant the Old Bank Stores, High-street, which sad event occurred at his residence on Tuesday night, at the age of 52 years. Mr. Swift had suffered from a bronchial weakness for years, though the illness which terminated fatally was only of a week's duration, and was due to a heart affection. The deceased was last seen out of doors on Tuesday last week, and as recently as the 5th inst. he acted as foreman of the grand jury at the Flintshire Quarter Sessions. Mr. Swift was a native of Liverpool. lIe and Mrs. Swift came to Mold in the year 1875, and he succeeded the late Mr. Thomas Dean as licensee of the Black Lion Hotel. The business flourished exceedingly, and in the year 1883 Mr. Swift relinquished the hotel to Mr. Peter Maddox and purchased the premises in High-street formerly occupied by the National Provincial Bank. There he established an exten- sive wholesale beer, wine and spirit trade. Invari- ably genial and courteous, it is not too much to tssert that the late Mr. Swift was one of the most popular men in Mold, and his loss will be de- plored by a legion of friends. In politics he was a staunch Conservative, a. warm supporter of his party, and one of the most loyal subjects to the throne we ever en countered. Denominationally. he was a. faithful member of the Established Church, and formerly served the office of church- warden. The flag at half-mast serves as a mourn- ful indication of the loss the Church in Mold has sustained. In Masonic circles the deceased was widely known and held in the highest esteem. He was a Past Master of the Sir Watkin (1477). having filled the chair for the year 1882-3, and in the Province of North Wales he was a. P.P. A.G.P Mr. Swift took the keenest interest in a'l matters affecting "the trade," and was formerly, treasurer Province of North Wales he was a. P.P.A.G.P. Mr. Swift took the keenest interest in aU matters affecting "the trade," and was formerly, treasurer of the Mold and District-Licensed Victuallers' Association. For gome years he occupied a seat on the Mold Local Board He was ever a warm supporter of local 6port, and was for many years k^o^eIy associated with the fortunes of the Mold Cricket Club Universal sympathy is expressed with tiio bereaved widow in her sorrow. MASONIC FUNERAL. The funeral was fixed for Saturday afternoon, and during the time the obsequies wero in pro- gress business was suspended in the town, while on all hands, signs of mourning were apparent. The occasion was a memorable one in the town, and rarely have the last' solemn rites been pei- formed amid such marked manifestations of affec- tion, esteem and poignant regret. At 2 p.m. Bro. Robert Morris, the Worshipful Master, and brethren of the Sir WatLn* Lodge of Freemasons attended at the late resicience of their esteemed brother and took possession of hiir mortal re- mains, which were enclosed in a. massive o.1k coffin with brass fittings. The local clergy (the Revs. J. P. Poole Hughes, vicar, and 0. D. Wil- liams and R. E. Roberts, curates) led the mourn- ful cortege to the parish church. The following visiting brethren followed the clergy:-Bio. Edwin Jones, Fermon, 1313, and Watling-street, 1639; Bro Major Bernard Leivis, Lodge of Unity, Crowe, 321; Bro Wm. Minshull, St.. Mark's, 2423; Bro. Haughton. Cardoc, 1674; Bro. A. B. Roberts, P.M., Harmony, 298; Bro. Robert Jones, Merchants, 241. Then followed the mem- bers of the Sir Watkin Lodge (16 of whom acted as beaters) as follows:—Bros. Robert Morris, W.M., Dr. Cruikshank, I.P.M.; W. P. Jones, P.M.. P.P.G.Sd.B., T S. Adams. P.M., P.P.G.Sd.B., Samuel Berresford, P.M., P.G.J.W., J. J. Lewis, P.M., P.P.G S.D., J. Wynne Wil- liams, P.M., P.P.G.D.C., O. M Lunt, S.W., J. Harrison aon-ss, J.W., E. Manley, S.D., 0. T. Eliwood, J.G., W. E. Tucker, J.S., D. Rutter Thomas, J.P.S., Horace Haselden, organist; W. J. Summerton, tyler; George Petrie, E. H. Hulmston, Albert Adams, L. E. Lloyd, Lewis Har- ris, josiah Simons, Edward Jones, J. Hughes. I he immediate friends and relations were: Mr. Peter Swift and Mr. Tom Swift (Liverpool), Mr. Chas. Hughes and Mr. Evelyn Hughes (London). Captain E. H. Davies (Black Lion Hotel), Mr. John Swallow (Birkenhead), Mr. E. J. Hughes (Liveipool). Then followed the employes of the deceased; the Mold Urban District Council, with the clerk (Mr. R. Stewart Kelly) and medical officer of health (Dr. Edward Williams); the Mold and District Licensed Victuallers' Associa- tion, with the secretary, Mr. Jno. Lowsby; directors of the Mold Gas and Water Company, with the secretaiy, Mr. James M'Gregor; Major Webber (Chief Constable), fiupt. J. Ivor Davies (Deputy Chief Constable) and Inspector Cunning- ham; the Revs. Stephen B. Jones (Rhosesmor), W. D. Owen (Gwernaffi^ld) and Thomas Morgan (Baptist Minister); Major Edward Lloyd (Hafod), Major J. H. Wynne Eyton (Tower), Major Basil E. Philips (Rhual) -and Major P. Tatton Daviea- Cooke (Maes Alyn); Dr. Trubshaw, Dr E. B. Roberts and Mr. Albert E. J. JoneS: (Hawarden), Messrs. John Dunn, Samuel Dunn and John Lrittens (Buckley), Messrs. W. J. Kempton (Liver- pool), Wm. McCulloch, T. H. OUiv;e, W. R. Howard Evans, A. T. Keene, F. St. J. C. Lewis (London) A. W. Lewis (Rhvl), J. Cartwright, J. Saum, Rupert Prince, W. P. Edwards, B. St. G. J. Scargiil. W. M. James, T. Lloyd Powell, Edw. Rowlands (Denbigh), Robert Barker, J. H. B. Barker, H. R. Smith, J. Parry Evans, R. D. Roberts, Wm. Hpokes, Williani- Bayne. William Hughes and Allan Edwards, Sergt. Instructor Why brow and several others. The surpliced choir were in. attendance at the churchyard gate, and the Vicar read the opening sentences of the burial service. The mourners entered the church to the soothing strains of Mendelsshon's "0 rest in the Lord," played by Mr. W. H. Adams (organist), and it was observed that the greater portion of the sacred edifice, in- which the deceased gentle- man had for so many years been a devout wor- shipper, was filled with sympatl-iising members of the public. The Rev. R. E. Roberts read the lesson, and the Rev. O. D. Williams intoned the prayers. The 30th Psalm was beautifully chanted ty the choir, who also sang with much feeling the hymns "Now the labourer's task is o'er" and "Lead kindly light." After this portion of the service Mr. W. H. Adams played the Dead March in "Saul" (Handel), the congregation remaining standing and as the cortege left the church he played Mendelssohn's Funeral March. On arrivel WtrinW remains were lowered to their Lod-e and hi™-ny- WM- of Sir Watkin ljodge and his principal officers The service at fhe Waf>,taktn by the Vicar and tefore the Benediction the choir sang the hymn "Abide with with exquisite taste and feeling Sprays of accacia were cast upon the ooffin bv the eor- rowmg brethren of the Sir Watkin Lodge, and so terminated a ceremony which impressed all by its beauty and dignity, and the profound affec- tion manifested for the memory of the departed The wreaths and other floral emblems formed a superbly handsome collection, and were sent by the following:—Mrs. Swift (widow). Sir Watkin Lodge of Freemasons, Mold Licensed Victuallers' Association, directors of the Mold Gas and Water Company, T. S. Adams and family. Mr. S. Berres- ford, Mr. and Mrs. Creigh (London). Colonel, Mrs. and Miss Cooke (Colomendy) Annie Davies and Ted Hughes, Lillian, Emily Nelly and Dorothy Davies. Mrs. Davies-Cooke and daughters, Capt. and Mrs. Davies. employes at Mr. Swift's stores, Mr. and Mrs. Torr, Mr. and Mrs. Gilvert.horpe (Doncaster), Mr. and Mrs. Geach, Misses Ada and Lillie Griffiths (Glossop), Mr. Goodwin and Miss Finlays (Southport). Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gil- mour (Liverpool), Mrs. Hobdav (Chester). Mrs. Hughes and Glyn and Miss Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hushes and Mr. Evelyn Hughes (Lon- don), Mr. and Mis. W. P. Jones. Mr. F. P Johns (Douglas). Mr. E. H. Jones (Liverpool), Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Jones (Newport), Mr-. T Jones (Cerrigydruidion), Mr. and Mrs. "I? a!^r family, late house servants of Mr- Switt, Major h. Lloyd and family (The- Hafod). Mr. and Mrs. Morris (Red Lion Hotel), Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard and family. Mr. Price (Star Hotel), Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Roberts, Mrs. and Miss Roberts (Pont- blyddyn), Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Roberts (Tryddvn), Mr. and Mrs. Harry Roberts (Staines), Miss Ros- coe (Liverpool). Fleet-Surgeon and Mrs. Sparrow Pembroke DoekK Misses Simpson and Nickson (Blackpool). Mr. Peter and Mr Tom Swift (Liver- pool) Mr. and 1hs.. Jack Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Wwrsbff. The services at the parish church on Sunday bore special reference to the lamented death of Mr. Swift. In the morning the widow and im- mediate relatives of the deceased were supported by the W.M. and brethren of the Sir Watkin Lodge. The Vicar officiated, and he preached a sermon full of comfort to the bereaved ones from the text "Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep" (Romans xii., 15). At the evening service the Rev. R. E. Roberts based an appropriate, discourse on the text "There the wicked cease from troubling. and there the weary be at rest" (Job iii., 17). Appropriate hymns were sung at both services, and the voluntaries played were "0 rest in the Tord" (Mendelssohn), the Dead March in "Saul" (Handel), Funeral March (Chopin), and "In Memoriarn" (J. Lyon).

CRAWFORD'S SCOTCH SHORTBREAD THE" CRA.WfORD" QUALITY. HIGHLAND. Thick Cakes. LOTHIAN. Thin Sections, Sugared on top. AYRSHIRE. Thin oblong Cakes, Sugared on top. SOLD BY GROCERS AND BAKERS EVERYWHERE, I

SAUGHALL SCHOOL DIFFICULTY. 1 LIVELY PARISH MEETING. j FOUNDATION MANAGERS CRITICISED. On Monday evening a meeting of the parochial electors was held in the Saughall National Schools for the purpose of considering the report of the sub-committee of the local education authority of the Chester Union area upon the Great Saughall school requirements, and to take any further steps in the matter which might be considered nesessary also to consider the draft final orders of the Board of Education in regard to the school. There was a large attendance, and Mr. G. Speed was voted to the chair. Among those present were Messrs. John Minshull and George Nicholas (school managers), T. Crump. Thomas Williams, C. Done, George Venables, G. Eliis, J. H. Slack, J. Vickers, Peter Stephen, H. Grifiitlis (school correspondent), J. T. Whaley, etc. Mr. J. Minshull opened the proceedings with an explanation of the reasons for the convening of the meeting, pointing out that that was the last day on which suggestions and recommendations could be offered to the draft final orders of the Board of Education, which would regulate the future management of the school. Copies of the order had been sent to the Parish Councu. ft was only fair that the electors of the parishes concerned by the orders should have an opportunity of -or- warding any remarks thereon they thought fit to the Board of Education. Mr. Minshull proceeded to refer to the report which had been submitted to tne Cheshire Education Committee last week by a sub-committee who had visited the school and considered-the meant of enlarging the pre- mises so as to provide sufficient accommodation. Certain alterations were suggested by the visitors, and it was mentioned that a sum of L800 would probably be required to make the school pass muster with the Board of Education. Alluding to the draft final orders. Mr. Minshull said there appeared to be a difference between the terms .-tat.e(I therein and those which were agreed to in that room by the managers of the school about a year ago when they asked for a Bcheme from the Board of Education. It was then agreed that subscribers to the school of 20s. and upwards were only eligible to be foundation managers. If he read the draft orders aright, they provided that foundation managers could elect qualifying perwns-people who were outside the trust and who were not necessarily 20s. subscribers. The orders had come from the Board of Education for their consideration, and everyone present who was a parochial elector was at liberty to make any remarks upon them they wished. Mr. Crump having read the draft final orders at the request of the meeting, Mr. George Ellis asLeti that supposing there were no- subscribers, and only foundation managers at the termination of the three years for which they were elected, who would elect the new managers. The Chairman replied that they would appoint themselves. Mr. Minshull then moved a resolution request- ing the Board of Education not to consent to any person being a foundation manager except sub- scribers of 20s. anl upwards, and further advo- cating the amendment of certain clause," in the orders, including one that there be no provision for any co-opted managers in any case. Mr. J. H. Slack seconded. Mr. Ellis thought the parishioners ought to keep their eves open with regard to the foundation managers, as if there were no subscribers at the exniration of the three years' tenure of office the foundation managers could elect themselves. A Voice: I think that is a good point. Mr. Minshull pointed out that the draft order was contrary to the terms agreed upon and the provisions of the original trust deed respecting the election of 20s. subscribers as managers. The resolution was carried. The meeting then proceeded to consiuer the report of the sub-committee of the local education authority on the school. Mr. Slack read the report as published last week, which was as follows:—" The sub-comrmttee appointed to visit and report on the school at Great Saughall reported that they met the managers at the school on December 2, and inspected the school premises and carefully con- sidered the means for enlarging the same o as to provide a sufficient accommodation for the children in attendance, or likely to attend. They were of opinion that the main room and class-room were greatly overcrowded, and were deficient in ventila- tion and lighting. The cloak-room accommoda- tion was also defective, especially that for the bovs. The supply of water to the school was very defective, and required urgent attention. A considerable amount of enlargement was neces- sary to provide satisfactorily for the children now in attendance, but in any scheme iindeitakeii pro- vision should be made for a reasonable amount of increase. As the school premises were bounded on two sides by the road, no enlargement could take place on those sides. On a third side was a house, until recently occupied by the head teacher, and connected by a porch roof to the school. This barred the way and rendered it impossible to carry out extensions there. It was, however, oi this side that such extensions should be made, and therefore it would be necessary to clear the house away. That obstacle being removed, plans for the enlargement of the main room and for better ac- commodation in the overcrowded class-room could be made, as also for a suitable cloak-room for the boys, and better arrangements for getting to the boys' latrines and outhouses; the present arrange- ments as to the latter were very unsatisfactory. The committee were of opinion that no really satis- factory'scheme could be adopted without clearing away the master's house, and thus providing the necessary room for extensions on that side. They also considered it would be better and more economical to have one good central school, capable of accommodating all the children in the neigh- bourhood, than to utilise this school for the children other than infants and build another school for infants only at a little distance away. If, indeed, such were done, considerable altera- tions would have to be made in the present build- ing to make it fulfil the requirements of the Board of Education for boys and girls only. The cost involved in such extensions as were suggested would be considerable, probably LSOC. These suggestions were placed before the managers, and they desired time to consider the same, so as to be able to state if it was in their power to carry out such extensions as were thought necessary." The Chairman asked if anybody had anything to say upon this report. Mr. H. Griffiths: It is not a true record. Mr. Minshull said it was only fair to say that what had been read was an extract from the Observer." Mr. Griffiths: It is not true, though. Mr. Minshull: I think it is true so far as it goes. Mr. Griffiths: No; there is a lot in there which is not in the report to the managers. A Voice: Let us have your reading of it. Mr. Griffiths: Oh, no; I don't object. On the motion of Mr. Thos. Williams, scc-oiided by Mr. W. Shepherd, a resolution was then carried requesting Mr. Griffiths to produce his version of the report. He, however, refused to comply with the request. Mr. Ellis remarked that Mr. Griffiths' conduct was not gentlemanly, and several other persons endorsed this opinion. Mr. C. Done: If you have a true account, kindly let us have it. Mr. Griffiths: I am not objecting to it. I simply say it is not true. A Voice: I, for one, will not believe you unless you read it. I care for nobody here. (Inter- ruptions.) Mr. Crump (to Mr. Griffiths): I think it is rather bad grace for you to say that report is not true and refuse to read the true one Somebody suggested that Mr. Griffiths might, prefer someone else to read the report. Mr. Griffiths did not reply, and the incident closed. Mr. Minshull then moved That this meeting is in favour of the trustees of the school handing the school over to the Cheshire County Council to become a provided school, believing that such c a course would be the most conducive to the pro- vision of properly constructed and equipped school premises. Mr. Griffiths: Have the ratepayers anything to do with the schools? The Chairman: Yes, I think they have. Mr. C. Done seconded, and ^subsequently asked Mr Griffiths to move an amendment. Mr. Griffiths: I have no amendment to move. The Chairman You dare not. That is it. Mr. Minshull said his own conviction was that it would be better to have a provided school. He was perfectly free to say that a few weeks ago the managers of the school sent a formal notice to the County Council intimating that they could not comply with their requirements, and formally refusing to do so. They were entitled in that village to as good a school as any in the country, as they paid for most things in connection with the working of the school, and therewwas little indeed that the public did not pay for. They had to pay their share of rates towards the well- equipped schools in other parts of the county, and were surely entitled to as well an equipped school themselves. (Hear, hear.) A bogey had been recently raised as to the expense of making the school a provided school. When a. school was handed over to the county authority half the cost was borne by the County Council and the other half was raised locally. If he was lightly informed. Great Saughall, Little Saughall and Shotwick Park would contribute to th Saughall Schools. In the first instance Sealand would have to pay its pro rata share of the principal cost as well as the working expenses of the school. If £ 400 (the portion to be raised locally) was borrowed on a 30 years' loan at 3 per cent., it would be found that the annual repayment of principal and interest came to about jB20 a year. Sealand had from one- fifth to one-sixth of the number of the children attending the Saughall School, and after paying its share would leave about 216 or £ 17 a year to be provided in the locality. A rate of a penny in the £ produced about £ 19 4s. in the three and that fact ought to kill the bogey that the j ratepayers would be saddled with a burden of 3s. or 4s. in the t. Mr. Griffiths said the managers were going to carry out the alterations to tne school witnout the aid of the County Council or the ratepayers. Mr. Minshull said if they consented to pay a rate of Id. in the £ they would be the gainers in the long run. After further discussion, Mr. Slack informed the meeting that Mr. Griffiths had said the foundation managers intended to defray the cost of the school alterations. (Laughter.) I Mr. Griffiths: 'ihev are not going to find £ 800. Mr. Slack pointed out that if the school e- mained a non-provided one they would still have to pay an education rate in the district. Why not, therefore, let the County Council have the school and equip and manage it properly ? Mr. Griffiths: What is wrong with the school now? Mr. Done asked if the Dean had been down. (Laughter.) If they allowed the school to continue under the present management they could depend upon it that it would be a Church school if the managers paid rhe money. The Chairman: That is what they want. In reply to Mr. Shepherd, the Chairman -aid the parish meeting could not foice the hands cf the managers. Mr. Peter Stephen (Mollington) approved of the schobls being handed over to the County Council, and the resolution was carried with only three I dissentients: Mr. Minshull then moved That this meeting protests against the foundation managers attempt- ing to secure the school for a Church school by- applying for loans from the National Society for promoting the education of the poor in the prin;i- ples of the Church of England, and also from the Diocesan Church Schools' Association, and by this action attempting to alter the unsectariin character of the school, which would m our opinion be a violation of the provisions of the original j trust deed, more especially as more than two- thirds of the children of the district attending the school belong to Nonconformist parents Mr. Griffiths made several interruptit ns during the reading of this resolution, which led to loud cries of Order." Mr. Minshull urged that as these societies only lent money on certain conditions it was palpable that if their aid was applied to the SaugLail School it would in future be a Church school. Mr. Done seconded tiie naofciou, ana it was carried un«miroously j j i On fhe motion of Mr. Minshull. seconded ty Mr. Joseph Warrington, it was further resolved: "That this meeting of parochial-electors of Great Saughall respectfully requests the Board of Educa- tion to inform the elector, of any proposal to exchange or -v!I nnv pornon of the land cr pre- mises belonging to the school estate, and in such a< case wouid welcome a public inquiry on the spot relating to the position and prospects of the school." Tt < f It was decided to forward copies of all the reso- lutions to the County Council, the managers 5f the school, and the Board of Education.

WINSFOED MINSTREL AND DRINK. MEMORABLE TARPORLEY VISIT. SUMMONSES DISMISSED. At Eddisbury Petty Sessions on Monday, before I Mr. Hugh Lyle Smyth and other magistrates. George Harry Astall, licensee cf the Bell and J Lion Hotel, High-street, Tarpcrley, was sum- moned for permitting drunkenness on his premises on January 6th, while Daniel Leach, springsmith, 56, High-street, Over, was summoned for being drunk on the highway. The case againrr the licensee was taken first. Mr. Caldecutt. solicitor, Kivutsford, appeared, for the prosecution, while fr. E. Owen Roberts, banister, instructed by Mr. R. T. Morgan, solicitor, Chester, defended. Mr. Caldecutt, in opeaung the ca-e, tEht on Wednesday evening, January 6tn, there was a. minstrel ent-ertainment at Tarporley, and a troupe had oome over to give the entertainment. Aft-er the performance, the members oi the troupe went acrosg to defendant's house, wh.ch w.-is allowed to be cpen until eleven o'clock. About twelve o'clock an officer saw a brake and a cab driven out of the yard loaded with men. The brake and eab went away and shortly afterwards another brake in which there were one or two men came out of the yard, and went into the front of the house. Shortly afterwards Leach and several others came out and stood by the side door. While they were there a motor car came up and stopped while the driver attended to the lamps. The officer saw Leach staggering about the road. He began vomiting and was very sick indeed. He tumbled down, and got covered with dirt, and in- jured his wrist. The man said he was dTunk and that he had had too much champagne. P.C. John Harrison, Tiverton, said that on Wednesday. January 6th, he was on duty at High- street, opposite the Bell and Lion. After the two brakes weirb away in ere direction of Northwich and Winsford, the other brake drew up with one or two men inside it. He noticed one man (Leach) staggering about the yard. He came cut into the street and staggered about drunk. Leach vomited in front of the car and fell in the mud. He vomited on his hands and knees. When he got up his hat was dinged and wrist bleeding. Several companions came up, and witness advised one of them to get into the brake. He met Mr. Astall cominjj cut and said to him" Have you any more men?" Defendant replied "No more." Witness said It is time you closed' your house. There are several under the influence of drink, and there is one very drunk." Thomas Davenport, cycle agent, Tarporley, said he saw Leach. He was drunk and caLed out I have had too much whiskey and champagne." He vomited and fell down in front of the car. Witness further corroborated the constable. Sergeant Bourne said that in course of a con- versation the licensee admitted to him that Leach was one of the troupe, who had come from Wms- ford. He had had supper in the house, and a. bottle of champagne had been opened between four or five of the minstrels. Leach had a por- tion of it.—Cross-examined The licensee did not say that only half a bottle was opened. This closed the case for the prosecution. Mr. E. Owen Roberts submitted that the police had not proved their case. Leach was found in the highway half an hour after being in the house. According to the sec-ticn of the Act, it was for the prosecution to shew that the licensee knew that Loach was drunk. The evidence did not shew that the licensee even suspected that the man was drunk. Mr. CaJdecutt drew attention to a case in which the High Court held that there was evidence when the magistrates convicted in a case where a man was found in a ditch three-quarters of azi hour after being on licensed premises. The Chairman There is strong evidence that Leach was drunk on the premises. Mr. Burdur (a magistrate) I do not agree with that in the least. There is no evidence. The Chairman: The majority of the Bench thmk so. Mr. Owen Roberts: Then I ask for a case on the point. George Harry Astall, the licensee, said he had been, at the Beli and Lion since August. 26th. 1902. He was a member of the Cheshire Yeomanry, whom he had' represented at the Agri- cultural Hall, Islington. A 's to Leach he, had one glass of beer over supper. Half a bottle of cham- pagne was divided among five, and Leach had half a. glass. While in the house Leach was per- fectly sober. Leac-h was in the house from about 11 o'clock to about' midnight.—Cross-examined Leach got into th conveyance without assist- ance. The troupe had had refreshments at the hall where the performance was given. Nothing but beer and minerals was sent there. Daniel Leach said he was a member of the Winsford Amateur Minstrels. He suffered from biliousness, and some kinds of food made him I ek. He had two ginger beers in the hall. H, had one glass of beer at the Bell and Lion while wt supper. He went out and when he came back he had half a glass of champagne. As soon as he got outside again he was sick, but not drunk. II a had made his supper of cheese, which did not agree with him, and he thought that that was the cause of his sickness. Usually he never ate cheese, but no other food was provided except bread and ruckles. As to the motor car, he went to look at the rr-charging of the acetylene lamps, and slipped off the curb into the road. He got up immedi- ately. He did not cut his wrist. He never t-ook much drink, and had never been drunk in his IIfp. The following witnesses, who, with tire excep- tion of the Ia«t three, are members of the troupe, were called on behalf of the defence. Their evidenoe was to the effect that Leach was not drunkSydney Brooks. Wharton-road. Wins- ford James Dodd, Winsford; George Browning. Gladstone-street, Winsford; John Vicker, Whar- ton; Thomas Dodd, Winsford; Thomas Jones, Winsford; John Lightfoot. cab proprietor, Wins- ford; Morris Jones, Tarporley; and Sshna- Gibson, I barmaid at the Bell and Lion. Mr. Owen Roberts apologised to the Bench for the length cf time the case had taken, but it was n. serious matter for the licensee. The witnesses he had called all occupied good, respectable pos: tions, and they did not oome as t*he friends of defendants, as they had to be subpoenaed, but simply to tell the truth. He asked the Benc-h to say that Constable Harrison had made a mistake, and that the man became sick because of what he had eaten and not what he had drunk. He sub- mitted thai- the officer was quite right when he reprimanded Leach. He had acted' under a mis- apprehension as to ,what actually took place. It was quite right for the police to have brought the case before the Bench, but he thought it had been shewn beyond a shadow of doubt that the constable was mistaken. The Bench retired to consider their verdict, and on their return, the Chairman said the ma°-istrates thought, there was a possibility that the cheese had disagreed with Leach, and" that he was not i c t, actually drunk. They gave defendants the, bene- fit of the doubt, as it. was just possible the oon- stable was mistaken. They, therefore, dismissed iAiwi ca,,

LOCAL DIVORCE CAE. «- In the Divorce Court, on Monday, before the president, Sir F. Jeune, a was heard in which Mrs. Elinor Robotham, otherwise Macfarlane, of Liverpool-road, Chester, sned for a divorce from her husband, Mr. Percy Robotham, otherwise Mac- farlane, a pianoforte tune-, on the ground of desertion and adnftery sc It was stated that the respondent's name was Maciarlane, but that he had taken the nAme oi Robotham. The marriage took place m September 25, 1897, in Liverpool, unknown to the petitioners parents. Her father. Mr. John Kendnck, a confectioner, of Chester, afterwards set tSte respondent up in business as a musical instrument dealer. The buriness was not a success, and in 1899, without any warning, the respondent iefn his wife and went to Glasgow, where he obtained employment with u firm as a piano toner, ilnd there, it was said, he had misconducted hinmrtf -wita a young woman who was a french polisher. Since then he had gone to Canada.—A decree nm was granted.

LIGHTING- UF~T AbLK 0 All cycles and other vehicles ti hl' Chester district must be lighted up as stated In the following table :— P.M. Wednesday, January 27 5.42 Thurad&y, January 28 5.44 Friday, January 29 545 Saturday, January 30 5.47 Sunday, January 31 5.49 Monday, February 1 5.51 Tuesday, February 2 5.53

CHESTER DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION. 9, WATKB TOWEK-STREET. WEEKLY REPORT. CJd cases TO Removed 5 New cases 24 ) Deaths 2 On red 14 1 On books J2 Reeved 1 Vsn* 450 E. BATESO, LITDY Superintendent. I JANUARY 2:3, 1904.

CHESTER INFIRMARY. — WEEKLY STATU, EJH&ED SATURDAY LAST. iB-p&taents are admitted on Tuesday moruiam at 11 o'clock, in-patients Xhscharrtd. in-paueiiuj. Cured 7 23 Believed 4 ftenia-D in UJO House ,l!.0 Mode Out-Patient# Unrelieved Irregularity ) Dead 1 OU'l'PAT]:NTS. Medical cases are seen on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday moraines at Eleven o'clock. Surgical cases are seen on Thursday mcruinsB at Eleven o'clock. Ophthalmic cases are seen on Friday mornings at Eleven o'clock. Dental cases are seen on Tuesday and Sa.uirsa.y morninga at Ten o'clock. Out-patients admitted sinoe Saturday iasi. 72

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS Are charged at the rate of 20 words for Is. (prepaid). If not prepaid, the charge will be 2a. 6d. The annoilnoement must be authenticated by the Sig- nature and Address of the Sender. MARRIAGES. DAVIES- PICILARDS-ON the 21H January, at St. Stephen's, Prenten, by the Rev. A. Hamilton hin;, Thomas, youngest son of Joseph Davies, ot T&lley, Car- narvonshire, to Ethel, youngest daughter -of the late John Rkhards, of Hoylake and Birkenhead. FOY'v—PASK.tN~On the ls" January, at St. James's Church, .Nottingham, by the Rev Bindley Cass, Mathias Wiiham Fojn, 01 Hook Firry, Ohe>3hire, to Helen Mary, eldest daughter ef the kite W'.iVtaci Parkin, oi Bridge- iord, Nottingham. DEATHS. the "irrth Jamiary, at IlaYoit Eurvii, Colwyn Bay, Emma, \('°,\ uî am Dean, aged V-J years. FOX—Orj uie il.)Ib January, at Vw Tree Cottage, Little Sutton, Cheshire, Sarah Fox, 82 years. GRAHAM—On the 21st Jarraary, at 3, Kinsr'e-buildings, Katharine Smith, the dear!y-bcV*'id wife of J. Maciean Graham. the 30th January. Heath Bank B«bin„ tou, Johnson Jenkins, in his Sir, ycar. SWIFt-On the 19lh January, at High-street, Mold, James Samuel Smith, the beloved huvliaid of Annie W. Swiit, aged j years. WILLIAMS—On the 22nd Jar.uarv, it Brunswick House, Leominster, law of thedty of Chester, TLonias Williams, M.A., IJ-D., barr»ter-at-law, bis Majesty's Inspector of Schools, aged 61 years. n.-

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THE ROYAL VISIT TO WALES.—In reply to an inquiry as to the date of the King's visit to Wales, a Welsh contemporary bas received the fol- lowing reply :—Buckingham Pciace, January 21, 1904. Sir,—In reply to your letter of yesterday's date, I have to mform you that the King has made no plans as regards the visit to Wales. His Majesty may be able to go tnere this summer, or it may not be in his power to do so.—I am, &c. (signed), Knollys. ADDITIONAL GUARDIANS FOR WIR- RAL UNION.—A meeting of the Lopa,l Govern- ment Acts Committee of the Cheshire County Council, held at Crewe, confirmed the recommenda- tion of the sub-committee to grant four additional guardians to the Wirral Union, viz., one to Hoylake, one to West Kirby, one to Lower Bebiagton, and one to Bromboro1, all these being urban districts. These additions will make a. total of 4S guardians—1 22 rural and 26 urban. GREGORIAN MELODIES,—A large audience were charmingly entertained at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, when a recital cf Cregoriaii melodies was given. The melodies have been restored by the Benedictines of Soiesmes from the most ancient manuscripts, and their revival has been welcomed by all students and lovers of ancient church music. The renderings were beautifully given by the boys of St. Joseph's Gregorian Choir, Liverpool, trained by Mr. H. P. Allen, assisted by members of St. Werburgh's Plain Song Choir. The choir, which had evi- dently received careful training, sang with great devotion and feeling, with due attention to ex- pression. They were conducted by Mr. Alfred Booth. The second part of the programme was of a miscellaneous character. As it was composed of modern music, it formed a delightful contrast to the first portion of the entertainment. The following was the programme:—Gregorian chants: Antiphons for Easter (found is 11th century MS.); alleluia, Salve virga Borelli;" (12th century); gradual, 'Constitues eos" (9th and 10th centuries); antiphon, Alma redemptoris (Herman Contract in the 11th oentury); missa m festis B.M.V.. (a) Kyrie." (b) "Sayctus," (c) "Agnus Dei" (11th and 12th centuries); alleluia, Justus germinabit" (9th and 10th centuries): respon.sorium, '"Media Vita" (Notker of S. Gall in the 9th century); alleluia, De quacucique (12th century); alleluia, Fac nos innocuam (12th oentury); first move- ment from piano quintet: song, "Thuringian Folk Song," St. Joseph's Choir; violin soli, (a.) "Romance," fb) "Hungarian Rhapsody." Mr. F. A. Starkey: piano soli, (a) "Etude," (b) "Nocturne," k) "Scherzo." Mr. A. Pinnington; cella soli. (a) Melodie ucàoie." (b) Kol Nidrci," Mr. E, Wright; song, c t the bright Sc]'ph:m, St. Joseph's Choir; violin duet. Andante from Double Concerto," Miss Pinniigton and Mr. F. A. Starkey; piano solo, "Rhapsody," Mr. A. Pin- niijgton: Ia- t movement from piano quintet. Fac-simile reproductions ox the aucient MSS. were open for inspection.

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