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LOOP "I EIGHT.l EI)c gfrfteaf. NEW SERIES. ^Edited by the Rev. FRANCIS SANDERS, M.A., F.S.A., and Mr. WILLIAM FERGUSSON IRVINE.] Being Local Gleanings, Historical and Antiquarian relating to Cheshire, Chester and North Waits, from many scattered fields. 0 let me teach you how to knit again, This scattered corn into one mutual Sheaf. Titus Andrttnicus, Act V., Scene 3, Line 70. NOTES. [396] A CHESHIRE TEMPEST IN 1687. A curious old pamphlet has just come into my possession, which seems worthy of re- printing. It was printed in London by D. Mallet for G. P., 1687. F.S. A TRUE RELATION OF THE GREAT THUNDER, LIGHTNING, gAIN, GREAT WIND, AND PRO- DIGIOUS FlAu. that happened at ALVANLEY in the Parish of Frodsham in CHESHIRE on Sunday, the 19th day of June, 1687. As it was sent to a Merchant in London. Alvandley this 18th of July 1687. Loving Cousin,— I Have not received one Line from thee, since thy last going to London. But Cousin Elizabeth Birdsey told me of thy dangerous Sickness, for which I am much troubled, but shall be glad to hear of thy perfect Recovery to Health again. God grant that all afflictionstve meet with in this vale of Tears or Transitory Life may be a means to draw us nearer himself, who only can help, support, and strengthen our Infirmities. I hope these Lines will find thee better Recovered. I was requested by our Neighbour Jeremiah Leech (whose kind Love is herein remitted to thee) to send thee a Copy of the Relation of that remarkable Accident which oy the disposing hand of God, happened with us at Alvandley the 19th of June last past, to the Sreat damage of our Corn, Houses, Cattle, Meadow- 1.»g and which was occasioned by the Wind and Prodigious Hail, which may appear from the following Relation, which he the said J. Leech is very desirous may be committed to the Press, that all might have a true accompt of it, and desired me to request thee to do it, that for time to come it may be known and kept in mind how the Lord hath dealt with us in his Judg- ments in this kind, which were wonderfully mixt with Mercy to us, in preserving our Lives, when much Cattet hardly escaped, being bruised, and hurt, and cut, till blood ran down them, as appears by the Relation following, which is a true Account how ititas: I being an Eye-witness, and had a share of it. So with mine and Brothers kind Love to thee, wishing thy good health, and to hear from thee, I rest Thy assured Loving Kinsman, NATHANIEL BUSHELL. The Copy as it was Directed to Sir John Arderne, take as foilowetk:— Right Worshipfull, WE your distressed Tenants in Alvandley, do Certifie unto you, how it hath pleased Almighty God to shew his great Power, in that terrible storm of Thunder, Lightning, Rain, great Wind and Hail, that lighted on us, your Worships distressed Tennants in Alvandley the 19th of June 1687. But we are not able to express the terrible- Bess of it in full, being too apt to forget, like Pharoah of Old but seeing it hath left such Memorable Monuments of the destructiveness of it, all the beholders have stood amazed at it, fetching Tears from the Eyes of the Tender- hearted, many having come far to see it, and said if it had been attested to them upon Oath how destructive it was, they could not have believed •wr been 80'tlU they came to see it. rp,^ lt; Please you, That after great Lightning, Wind ^ere arose a great terrible ^ce 'which at Hail in abnnd" Windows tW wi broke all our Glass Houses, the Wind +>f +°.utll-We8t sides of our thence upon us and•that instant coming from accompanied with great^Thn fi flashin& Fir0> that with great violence lJ\Un?er- the Hail came Edges like broken Ice CutW <? End? ,a?d ing down all TODS of ?' SmitlI1&> and dnv- cut the back- of J r-and young Plant8' and therefrom and tiU B1°od issued wonderfully affrf Eldera an<J Paps, and they had beenfehtied -hem' ,that th^ 'an'as if some into nits nT^ ping ? of their Pastures, O'Dme into Pits and were almost drowned; some bru £ L^ 7L -P* Doors were ill beaten and that 6re u67 Ci01\ get .to shelter themselves, pots ^r,^Ur their flesh was as black as God'hefn Vr10-0 « •! Sr g°" Although Praised be Beast v lnfil"te Mercy spared both Man and for U a ^f,' is no small wonder, and pVoa l flJlnS Powl> both Crows Buildi,, 01 °ther Fowl. Several of our the R,nnf Shattered and Battered by it: and Qoverftr) 8 both thatch and slate torn and un- driven dn«SOmfT. ^al^s hoth Timber and Stone down • ». 11' Windmill was blown and driven 8tron» J j m 1(5 18 mo remarkable, it broke Trees of a great substance off in the and df!H+t ew down very many fruit Trees, abundam.^ the Fruits, the which were 0llt and k • • • • Storm was; and did so other "fuise all sorts of Fruit Trees and get recover that we think they will hardly them sharr,^ii Hail-stones being many done ,P> that they slit the Bark of Trees as if Seeing a Knife: if any Apple be left, it our 0*\lf were cut with a Knife. All uD8' Plants and Flowers are 5edges "Ut what were within Ground; our Quicksets ai e piii'd so as the Butnot left. the ]0a may say this is little in Comparison of Wag our Corn in every sort of Grain, which Oates J4ten very terrible, viz. Wheat, Rye, Barly, lax Iease, Beans, French-Wheat, with our 5 in a Word, all was by the said plow r) -°^ fail destroyed, so that some have agaijf UP where their Corn was, and Sowed it §0&1 > some have Plowed it for Summer work, and field Ve turned their Cattle into their Corn t ?si and some others let it lie, to see what the will be pleased to do with it. (To be continued.) [39i7J CLERICAL CHANGES IN 1559. (Continued from No. 394 ) DICKSON, T. of WYBUNBURY. I can find no trace of this stipendiary priest. In 1554, Matthew Wood was Vicar and Richard Whitell was his curate. In 1563 Matthew Wood was still vicar and his curate was William Brok, who, however, seems- just to have died as the ■note against his name is obiit, while against the vicar is jurat' s'cd'm statu (took the oath according to the statute). DUCKS, CHAS. of ST. MARY'S, CHESTER. This name should be Duckworth. Duckworth was presented to the living on the 25th Sept., 1554, in the place of Thomas Taylor deprived. (Earwaker's St. Mary.) In the 1563 Visitation his name occurs with the note on one side non, and on the other abest (absent), in 1565 his laame again occurs, but with the note non comp't (did not appear). He retained the living, however, and died Rector in 1596. (Ear- waker.) DUDLEY, ARTHUR of MALPAS (Rector of a Mediety). Appears in the 1541-2, 1548, 1554, and 1563 lists. In the last named with the note, cit' vii s et modis. In 1565 he appeared by Proxy. p Hill, W., OF MALPAS (Rector of a Mediety). Resented in 1542, and resigned on a pension j? ^16 for life, to be paid by his successor, John ^°we, ante Jan. 1561-2. (Ormerod.) 1I*say ROBT., of BARTHOMLEY. Richard Jj;>ch%e or Burches was rector, and Richard y, ^hes or Burches was his curate in 1554, as William Dalton and John Jonson. In Hot ^°hert Kinsey appears on one side is the excus>' and on the other 'jurat.' His sole ate was Peter Mosse. t W., or GAWSWORTH. William Lee or was presented 22nd May, 1536, and PPears in 1554. In the 1563 lists his name with the side note excus' p' D' Epis' >exeu8ed by the Lord Bishop), but his name been subsequently struck through with a PerJ, and that of his successor, Robert Rogers, interlined. Leigh died Feb. 1564-5 (Earwaker's Cheshire). 1,~°Wb, ARTHUR, or STOCKPORT. Presented jT. h July, 1538, appeared at the 1554 visitation. name occurs also in the 1563 list, with the note on one side, ah' (absent), and on the other excus' p' D'mu' Ep'm' (excused by the ^*°rd Bishop). He appeared by proxy in 1565. W. FERGUSSON IRVINB. (To be continued.) [398] THE REV. SIR HENRY POOLE'S REFERENCE TO EATON HALL. (See No..309.) Lord Grosvenor's finest modern Gothic Bildings in the Kingdom' will be thought S^ite amusing from the pen of the Rev. Sir Henry Poole—which shews how curiously some the leaders of critical taste sometimes follow *ith the rural sheep in the derious paths of fashion. Half-a-century had not elapsed after this laudation before this very building style Was as severely condemned. It remained for Nothing but its more tasteful owner to pull full half of these 'fine Gothic buildings' down, with their unique iron window frames and and-revolutionise the fashion altogether. Now we have something like as handsome a building as the late structure was superbly 1191Y. But the pity of it all was that the fine old Queen-Anne Hall of deep-red brick wa* demolished, early in the century, to make way *or an edifice of any kind—to say nothing of a palatial erection with cast-iron sham-stone window frames-celebrated by all the print- mongers in the kingdom. X. QUERY. [399J THE OLD CHESTER GAOL AND ITS GOVERNORS. Was not this Gaol a public institution P And is there no record of it, with date of same, and names of Governors and their respective years of office ? I am unable to find any trace of this Gaol or its Governors in Mr. Fenwick's Book on Chester. Can any of your readers throw any light on the foregoing P J. E. HASWELL. [400] MARRIAGE REGISTERS OF ST. OSWALD'S CHESTBR. 1654. Mr. Peter Leigh, Minister of Oswalds in Chester and Mrs. Marie Davies of the same Certificate brought unto the Worshipful Richard Lecester Esq. Aldm Justice of Peace in presence of Mr. Edward Bold, Minister of Hawarden, Mr. William Peartree, Minister of Maries in Chester, Mr. Robert [Barlow] Minister of Moberley and divers others March 28. Samuell Radford of Michaell's in Chester, Linen- draper and Marie Eavans of Maries within the Citie of Chester Spinster Certificate brought to Worll Thomas Aldersay Aldm and Justice of Peace in presence of Robert Radford, Sarah Evans, and many others May 15. William Hughes of Overton neere Fradsham, husbandman, and Margret Hornebie of Fradsham spinster published in market place declared man and wife by W. Ince in the presence of Mrs. Katherine Ince, William Ince and John Thomas. 24 June Thomas Carington of Staney, husbandman, and Elizabeth Gwin of the same towne widdow published at market plq.ce-declared man and wife by Wm. Ince in the presence of John Care, Mr. David Bunburie and divers others Sept 2 John Williams of Ledsam and Elizabeth Huntington of the same spinster declared man and wife by W. Ince in the presence of Samuel Marsden, Minister of Neston, Rowland Huntington, Will. Griffeth, John Bushell &c. Sept 19 Richard Hughs of Newton, smith and Jane Worrall of Shoclach, Widow tendered unto thee Worll William Ince a certificate subscribed by Tho. Humphreys intimating that an Intention of their marriage was published within the parish of Peters three market days in three severall weekes whereupon he permitted them to selemnize the said marriage in the presence of Hugh Rutter, William Milington, John Hughs, Arabella Dewsburi witnesses present at the sd. mariage Sept. 20 Ralph Stretford of Whitchurch in the county of Salop gent. and Eliz. Bickerton of the parish of Oswalds. Witnesses Tho: Humphreys, Tho: Bickerton and Mary Aher (P) Oct. 2
CHESHIRE CHIPS.
[COPYRIGHT.] CHESHIRE CHIPS. FROV THE HEAP BESIDE THE WINTER FIRE. 4 BY ALFRED MOORE. — A PRINCE OF WALES THE STRANGE STORY OF RICHARD PLANTAGENET. » But now the winter fire' is no longer burn- ing! For when-in the old sweet music of Geoffrey Chaucer- the younge sun Hath in the Ram' his halfe course y-run, winter will have given place to spring. And 't'will be the very end of March when these lines are read. With this article, therefore, my readers must imagine that the chips" are all consumed, or, in other words, allow me to conclude the present series. Yet, before presenting my card, with poMr prendre congg written thereupon, I crave space to tell a story, strange yet true. And, verily, 'truth' is not seldom 'stranger than fiction.' The story is that of Richard Plantagenet, the son-as is alleged-of King Richard the Third. It forms an almost- forgotten 'cameo' of English history, and (apart from, and in addition to, its national interest) is closely connected with the counties of Kent and Cheshire, and with the Principality. I there- fore feel fully justified in including it among these papers. And, unless I greatly mistake, it will be read with very considerable interest. Almost in the very centre of Kent lies Eastwell Park, not so long ago occupied for some time by the present Duke Alfred of Saxe- Coburer-Gotha (or, as we Englishmen the better know him, the Duke of Edinburgh). Greatly extolled by Defoe in his Tour through Great Britain, published almost two centuries ago, the seat is situated amid some of the finest English scenery, the views obtainable from the higher grounds of the park being extensive and re- markable. Upon its south side stands the parish church of Eastwell, dedicated to St. Mary, and it is with that ancient fane that what I have to tell begins. For either within the church itself or in its quiet graveyard rest the remains of a scion of the great House of York-a son of King Richard the Third, illegitimate as some will have it, but (as I, with others, am disposed to believe) far more probably the offspring of a secret alliance con- summated by Richard previous to his espousal of Anne in 1473. [And I may here remark that in the fifteenth century if a man and a woman made a contract of marriage-or, as we should now phrase it, became engaged- neither of the contracting parties could marry another person, although no actual marriage had taken place' (Gardiner Student's England, page 340) while in the event of there chancing to be any issue previous to marriage such child was generally accounted legitimate providing the betrothal of its parents had been formal and regular (see Reade's The Cloister and the Hearth) a fact which has an important bearing upon the strange story we are con- sidering.] That the Richard Plantagenet of whom I am going to tell was the king's child is practically certain, but whether only a natural son, or really Prince of Wales, remains a moot point, which in all probability will never be settled. But, anyhow, the matter is of deepest interest to natives of the Principality, while with Cheshire it has near connection, inasmuch as an old tradition asserts that Plantagenet's mother (the alleged wife or betrothed of King Richard) was 'domina nobilissima '-a right worthy dame-of that old and historic county. In letter written by Dr. Thomas Brett, a well-known eighteenth-century Kentish parson, and addressed to Dr. Warren,the then President of Trinity Hall, Cambridge, he says that one day when visiting the Earl of Winchilsea at Eastwell, in the autumn of the year 1720, he ,(Dr. Brett) found my Lord' with the regis- ters of the parish of Eastwell lying by his side, since he had been looking to see what members of his lordship's family were mentioned therein. Said he to the clergyman "I have a great curiosity here, Doctor, to shew you," with which words he pointed out the following entry, under the year 1550- V. Rychard Plantagenet was buryed the 22nd daye of Desember, anno ut supra-at the same time telling Dr. Brett a tale of which the following is the substance. When Sir Thomas Moyle built Eastwell Place (in 1543-46) he noticed that his foreman bricklayer, whenever not at work, was con- stantly with a book in his hand. Literary tastes and attainments in a humble workman stantly with a book in his hand. Literary tastes and attainments in a humble workman being at that time most unusual, Sir Thomas's curiosity was aroused, and he resolved to dis- cover how the bricklayer had obtained his education, and to find out what books he read, and how he got them. For those were not the days of cheap literature! Some time elapsed, however, before Sir Thomas was able to accomplish his purpose, since, upon anyone approaching him, the man instantly slipped into his pocket the volume he was reading. But 'at last —to quote from Dr. Brett's own letter—' Sir Thomas surprised him, snatched the book from him, and, looking into it, found it to be in Latin. Hereupon he examined him, and, finding he pretty well understood that language, he enquired how he came by his learning. The man answered that as S■ Thomas had been a good master to him he would venture to trust him with a secret he had never before revealed to anyone.' And then this old scholar-bricklayer' proceeded to relai ■) that in his childhood he had been placed in the house of a 'Latin schoolmaster/ with whom he had remained until he was some fifteen or sixteen years of age. But during the whole of that time he was kept in total ignorance as to his parentage. Regularly at each quarter, a gentleman came and paid for his board and schooling, I and took care to see that he wanted nothing,' but this visitor never failed to remind the lad that he was in no way n lated to him. One day the same gentleman took him to a great house, and, after passing through several stately rooms therein, left the lad alone in one of them, bidding him to wait awhile. He had not waited long when another gentleman entered the apartment, This latter was very handsomely dressed, wore a star and garter, and gave evidence of exalted rank. He talked kindly with the lad, gave him money, and dismissed him affectionately, after which he was taken back to school. Shortly after this the same gentleman came to him again with a horse and proper accoutre- ments' telling him he must take a journey into the country with him. The pair travelled northward into Leicestershire, to Market Bosworth, which they reached on the eve of the day before the battle there in the August of 1485. Proceeding through the camp, they came to the tent of King Richard, into which the lad was taken. The king whom he instantly recognised as the handsomely dressed man he had previously seen wearing the star and garter-embraced him affectionately, at the same time telling him plainly that he w&s his son! But, boy," said he, to-morrow I must fight for my crown. And assure yourself that if I lose that I will lose my life, too, but I hope to preserve both. You must stand in such and such a place (and he directed his son to a particular locality) where you may see the battle, yet be out of danger. When I have gained the victory, come to me-I will then own you as my son, and take care of you. But if I should be so unfortunate as to lose the battle, then shift as well as you can, and take care to let nobody know that I am your father, since no mercy will be shewn to anyone so nearly related to me." Then the king, having given him a purse of gold, again embraced his son and dismissed him. Next day the lad closely followed the instruc- tions of his royal father. And when he saw that the battle was lost and the king slain he hastened away Londonwards. On arrival in London he sold his horse and fine clothing, since he feared it might be dis- covered who he was. And in order that he might find means to live he bound himself apprentice to a bricklayer. But being anxious not to lose the learning he had acquired, having a competent skill in the Latin tongue, an inclination also to reading, and no delight in the conversation of those with whom he had to work, he generally spent his spare time in reading' such books as he was able to obtain. This habit of reading he had cultivated throughout his whole life, and having (at the time he told his history) become an old man and master-bricklayer at Eastwell, his love of literature had grown stronger than ever. And such was the strange story related by the old workman, Richard Plantagenet, to his em- ployer, Sir Thomas Moyle. Upon hearing it Sir Thomas said You are now old and almost past your labour, I will give you the running of my kitchen as long as you live." "Sir," answered Plantagenet, "you have a numerous family and I have been used to live retired; give me permission to build for myself a house of one room, in such and such a field, and there with your good leave, I will live and die." The modest request was granted by the owner of Eastwell; the royal workman built his humble cot and lived in it until he died in 1550 at the age of eighty- one. The foregoing details were given, in 1720, to Dr. Brett by the then Earl of Winchilsea, as I have already said, and, in concluding his relation of them, he remarked that the cottage was standing until pulled down by his lordship's own father, so that it must have remained until towards the end of the seventeenth century. But," said the Earl emphatically, I would as soon have pulled down Eastwell Place itself as that little cottage." Whether Richard Plantagenet was buried within the church or in its graveyard is not known. An ancient tomb in the chancel is by some said to mark his resting-place, but whether really his monument or not is quite uncertain. And equally uncertain is it whether Plantagenet was an illegitimate child, or has a right to be remembered as forming one of that illustrious line in which have been numbered Howel Dda and Llewelyn and the Black Prince, and many another great name, down to our genial and popular' Albert Edward' of to-day. As I have observed above, I cannot, personally, help thinking that Richard Plantagenet was indeed Prince of Wales,' and hence the title of my paper. But be that as it may 't'is a strange story, and should not be forgotten. And that it may interest readers in the county to which tradition assigns the mother of Plantagenet, and in that Land of beauty and of song, of which he was, it may be, a forgotten 'Prince,' is the writer's hope. And now 'the winter fire' is out, and but smouldering ash remains. But—'t'is not unlikely—another heap of 'Cheshire Chips' may be gathered against the time When the sullen gales of autumn Shake the windows, and the lengthening days shall have become short again. Till then the writer begs to bid his readers farewell. March 24,1899. A. M.
Unocal 6obtriimeut ottings
Unocal 6obtriimeut ottings [BY MENTOR.] The Chairman of the Llandudno Urban District Council (Mr. T. T. Marks) entertained his colleagues and friends at a banquet the other evening, when it naturally fell out in the course of the post prandial proceedings that reference was made concerning the progress of the Queen of Welsh Watering Places' during the last quarter of a century. An interesting feature of the meeting was to be noted in the cordial agreement of the rector and the representative of Nonconformity on many public questions, and Lord Mostyn and Mr. S. Moss, M.P., were no less happy in many respects in regard to Imperial legislation. In the course of a somewhat lengthy speech, in reply to the toast of his health, the Chairman gave an interesting resume of the principal work effected by the ruling authority since he made the acquaintance of Llandudno in 1876, when he was appointed engineer and surveyor to the Board of Commissioners, who at that time governed the town. Then the ratable value of the district was 930,000 only; last year it was S78,000, and this year it was said it would be over £ 80,000. The march of progress had included the acquisition of the gas and water undertakings, electric lighting, a new promenade, sewerage extension, the marine drive; while at present it was hoped to perfect the light railway from Colwyn Bay through Llandudno, and on to Deganwy. In conclusion, the speaker said his vision of the future gave for Llandudno a career of ever-increasing prosperity.—Floreat Llandudno Denbigh is at length bestirring itself in regard to providing improved dwellings for the working classes. At the recent monthly meet- ing of the Town Council, on the recommendation of a special committee to enquire into the best method of putting Section 3 of the Artisans' Dwellings Act into force, it was unanimously agreed that the Council ask the consent of the Local Government Board to use a portion of the Glas Meadows, the surplus Smithfield land, as a site for the erection of workmen's dwellings —a site which occupies a finely elevated portion of the town. This is a step in the right direction, and one which, if the scheme is carried put in its entirety, cannot fail to materially add to the moral and social welfare of the working classes. At the recent meeting of the Carnarvon Board of Guardians, when the question of appointing a new master and matron for the workhouse came up for consideration, the old difficulty of the vernacular was fought over again in respect to the selection of Mr. and Mrs. Parry, of Menai Bridge, recommended by the committee as in every respect the most suitable applicants.' The lady, it was said, could not speak Welsh, and, of course, many guardians objected to her appointment on that score. As an illustration of the kind of feeling prevailing, it may be stated that the whole business was conducted in Welah, and one member so far committed himself as to urge that the committee had insulted the Board by recommending a matron who could not converse with the inmates in their own language.' He protested against the introduction of a stranger.' And herein it may be taken lay the gist of the opposition- The lady was not a thoroughbred Welshwoman. How very narrow-minded the English would be deemed if strange Welsh people were so met and treated on this side of the border! Because when confronted with the guardians, and sub- mitted to a kind of cross-examination in Welsh, it was found that she perfectly understood what was said to her, though she replied in English. It is refreshing to find, however, that Mrs. Parry had the sympathy of many members of the Board, who themselves admitted that, although they could carry on conversation in Welsh, they felt 'very nervous if com- pelled to speak the language in public.' In the end Mr. and Mrs. Parry were called into the Board-room, and the Chairman addressed them in WelEih; when the lady again understood what was said, and replied in English. After that the applicants were appointed to the situations. The Glossop Dale Rural District Council are at cross purposes with the Local Government Board respecting the annual salary paid to their medical officer (Dr. Mackenzie). The latter is in receipt of the modest sum of JB20 annually for the work he accomplishes for the Council, an amount the Department consider totally inadequate, and accordingly refuse to sanction it; and they recommend the County Council not to pay the accustomed moiety in consequence. After some discussion the Dis- trict Council have resolved to increase the doctor's salary to 930. This, at the best, seems modest enough, and it is to be hoped the Council have not erred on the side of ex- travagance. The governing body of tho Ruthin County School are down on the Bishop of St. Asaph for non attendance,and have declared his seat vacant. The Bishop has not put in an appearance in his place at the school for two years, and it was hinted in the course of the proceedings that this has arisen in consequence of the strong element of Nonconformity that prevails among the governors. But this was traversed by the Warden of Ruthin (the Rev. Chancellor Bulkeley Jones), who said it was a great mis- take, but he regretted nevertheless that Church people did not take more interest in the school. The funny element in the proceedings, however, lay in the fact, as stated by the chairman, amid laughter, that they could only inform the proper electing body of the vacancy, and the proper electing body was the Bishop himself.
DISTRICT AND PARISH COUNCILS.
DISTRICT AND PARISH COUNCILS. SAUGHALL PARISH. Mr. W. T. Harvey presided over a meeting of the Parish Council, on Tuesday evening. The attendance included Messrs. John Ball, C. Done, H. O. Maddock, W. Shepherd, G. Speed, G. Venables, J. Warrington, J. H. Williams, and A. Warrington (clerk). POWELL'S CHARITY. The CLERK read a communication from the Charity Commissioners, stating that owing to a recent decision of the Court of Appeal, the Com- missioners were of opinion that Powell's Charity, at Saughall, was an ecclesiastical one within the meaning of Section 75 (2) of the Local Government Act of 1894. Owing to a recent decision of the Court of Appeal, re Perry almshouses, the Parish Council would no longer have power to appoint two of their number to act as part trustees of the Ann Powell Charity, the effect being that the charity would in future be administered by the then remaining trustees, viz.The Lord of the Manor and the churchwardens of Shotwick Parish Church. The Commissioners also stated that in a proposed new scheme they meant to give effect to that view, subject to any observations the Parish Council may desire to offer. Mr. J. H. WILLIAMS said that Mr. Harvey and himself had taken counsel's opinion on the subject. The learned barrister, who folly con- sidered the question, was of opinion that the case cited by the Commissioners was not on all fours with Powell's Charity, and in his view the Charity Commissioners were wrong in consider- ing the charity to be an ecclesiastical one. The Clerk was instructed to write the Com- missioners, stating that counsel's opinion had been taken by the trustees representing the Parish Council, and to forward the opinion to the Commissioners. Mr. W. SHEPHERD said he was quite willing to give a subscription towards fighting the case if the Commissioners persisted in their view. It was pointed out that the income of the charity now would allow of 20 loaves per week being given out instead of 10, and the Council resolved to ask the trustees to select recipients tor the extra bread that will soon be available. -On the proposition of Mr. Shepherd, the Council agreed to respectfully submit the claims of Mr. F. Woods for compensation to the trustees, especially as the Charity Com- missioners had sanctioned the payment of a certain sum. The accounts for the year, which only amounted to 91 2s. 9d., were presented by the Clerk, and passed for payment.—A vote of thanks to the chairman for his services during the past year was awarded, on the proposition of Mr. G. Venables, seconded by Mr. John Ball. —Mr. Harvey, in thanking the Council, said that all the members had worked for the good of the village during the past year. They had seen the charity property restored, and they had been successful in bringing a water supply to the village. BUNBURY PARISH. A meeting of the Council was held in the Public Hall on Tuesday evening. Present: Mr. S. Cawley (chairman), Messrs. A. Stockton, J. Robinson, C. Hitchen, J. Dobie, G. Hewitt, F. Large, C. Large, H. Hinde, and C. Parker (clerk). The business of the meeting was to consider an application to divert the footpath leading across Dr. Kirkpatrick's field from the Spurstow main road to Springfield. A plan of the field was submitted, shewing that the diversion of the path would lengthen the distance by 36 yards. A letter was read from Dr. Kirkpatrick, explaining that the field was about to be built upon, and that the diversion would be a public convenience, as a gate would be placed at the entrance from the highway instead of a stile.— It was proposed by Mr. G. Hewitt, and seconded by Mr. W. Large, that the Council consent to the application to divert the footpath.—The proposition was carried, three members voting for it, the remainder being neutral. ELLESMERE PORT. A special meeting of this Council was held on Wednesday evening, Mr. Stockton presiding. Mr. Hughes, building surveyor to the Wirral Rural District Council, and Mr. Beckett, architect, were present to explain certain matters in connection with the erection of a number of houses on Mrs. Platt's field, Pool Town Fields. A lengthy discussion arose on the matter of laying the sewer, and on the builders suggesting to pay the interest on the outlay of making the sewers, until the ratable value of the property covered this cost, the Council agreed to extend their system for about an additional seventy yards. The reports of the Sanitary, Footpath, and: Gardens Committees were received, and their suggestions adopted.—Mr. Fleming read a letter from Mr. Churton, clerk to the Highway Board, stating that with respect to the level crossing at the railway station—(and the delay caused to pedestrians and traffic generally by trains stopping on the crossing)— he had communicated with the Board of Trade. It was decided not to hold the ordinary meeting on Wednesday next, and, therefore, this being the last meeting of the Parish Council previous to the election, a hearty vote of thanks was unanimously given to the pre- sident, Mr. Stockton, for the impartiality and tact he had manifested during the year as chairman. TARPORLEY DISTRICT. A meeting was held on Thursday, at which the whole of the Council were present.—The Clerk reported the expenses of the election held last Saturday to be X12 13s. 6d., of which X3 9s. was for the purchase of a ballot box, &c. —The Rev. W. O. M. Hughes moved, and Mr. Davies seconded, that Mr. Pickering, the vice- chairman, be chairman until the 15th April next, which was carried unanimously.—On the motion of Mr. Platt, seconded by Mr. Wilson, Mr. Symms was elected vice-chairman.—The Surveyor presented his estimate of the cost of repairing the 4 miles 2 furlongs of main roads for the year ended 31st March, 1900, which amounted to X649 9s., and the estimate was adopted, on the motion of Mr. Done, seconded by Mr. Platt.-The f3llowing overseers were appointed:—Eaton, Thomas Done and Joseph Bunce; Rushton, Frank Dodd and Samuel Barker Tarporley, John Pickering and Martin Goulding Utkinton, William Caleb Beckett and Arthur Williamson.— The Clerk reported that Mr. Baldwin Latham had visited Tarporley and inspected the neigh- bourhood for the purpose of advising the Council on their seweraga scheme. He had changed the site of the Council's proposed out- fall works, and made various suggestions, and he did not seem to approve of the scheme which was before the Council, and thought of a very much cheaper scheme by constructing the out- fall in the field adjoining the one already suggested.
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TARPORLEY. PRESENTATION TO THE RECTOR.—On Tuesday the Rev. W. O. M. Hughes was the recipient of a field glass and case, a gift from the members of the Men's Bible Class, which he conducts during the winter evenings, as a token of their esteem for him and appreciation of his p work in the parish. The presentation was made in the Done Room by Mr. John Wilson at the close of the last of this season's classes, which was a resurnA, illustrated, of this season's lectures. The members of the Women's Bible Class were also present.
. WORTHENBURY.
WORTHENBURY. PRESENTATION.—In order to further com- memorate the hundreth birthday of Mr. Charles Richards, the committee have devoted the surplus of 15 guineas to purchasing and placing in the gallery of the parish church a handsome brass candelabra with brackets for 16 candles. The following inscription is engraved upon it:—' Mr. Charles Richards, of Worthen- bury, having on November 11th, 1898, attained the age of 100 years, this pendant was presented by subscription to St. Deiniol's, Worthenbury, to commemorate the interesting event.'
. HOOLE.
HOOLE. CONCERT.—A successful concert was held in the Westminster Schools, Hoole, on Wednesday evening, in aid of the Hoole Hockey Club, under the distinguished patronage of Messrs. R. A. Yerburgh, M.P., G. A. Dickson, B. C. Roberts, W. H. Nightingale, and R. Cecil Davies. There was a large and appreciative audience, and the renderings of the various artists] were loudly applauded. The programme was as follows:— Part 1: Mandoline solo, Dr. Lewis Williams song, 'The Swallows' (encored), Miss J. Linaker; song, I seek for thee,' Mr. G. H. Davies; humorous song (encored), Mr. Fred Blake; violin solo, 'Yeoman of the Guard' (encored), Mr. H. E. Crane; song,' Love me if I live,' Mrs. Gordon Dickson; song, The Merry Monk' (encored), Mr. J. Hopton; selections on the Edison-Bell phonograph by Mr. N. E. Tod. Part 2: Mandoline solo, Dr. Lewis Williams; humorous song (encored), Mr. Fred Blake; song, 'The Young Royalist' (encored), Mr. J. Hopton; song,' When you forget,' Mrs. Gordon Dickson; violin solo,' Les Cloches de Cornville,' Mr. H. E. Crane Who'll buy my Lavender ?' (encored), Miss J. Linaker; song, '0 like a Queen,' Mr. G. H. Davies; humorous song (encored), Mr. Fred Blake. Miss A. Linaker, Miss Thomas, and Mr. R. Ellis efficiently accompanied.
MALPAS.
MALPAS. JUBILEE HALL LANTERN SERVICES.—During the period of Lent special lantern services have been given in the Jubilee Hall, upon Scriptural subjects, by the Rector (the Rev. the Hon. A. R. Parker), assisted by the Rev. W. T. Dickin- son. The services have been fairly attended, and have been much appreciated. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Wednesday evening an entertainment was held in the Congregational Schoolroom, in aid of the fund for providing the children of the Band of Hope with a treat in the summer. There was a good attendance, and under the presidency of Mr. G. S. Morgan the following programme was gone through:- Overture pianoforte, Miss L. Morgan; chorus, The Time to Sing,' Juvenile Choir recitation, Jack's Downfall,' Miss Lily Hughes solo, Miss Hughes; action song, 'The Fairy Ring,' Juvenile Choir; selections on the Gramaphone; solo, When a Little While has Flown,' Miss G. Robinson; solo, I Sailor's Anchor,' Mr. W. C. Madeley character song and chorus, The Rowdy Dowdy Boys,' Choir; glee, The Sleigh Song,' Temperance Glee Party; solo, 'Dream of Paradise,' Miss Hughes; character song and chorus, 'The Jolly Tar,' Juvenile Choir duet, piano and violin, Mr. and Miss Hughes; solo, Queen of the Earth,' Mr. W. C. Madeley chorus, The Music of the Sea,' Juvenile Choir; Gramaphone selections; action song and chorus, 'The Railway Train,' Juvenile Choir; solo, Life's Lullaby,' Miss G. Robinson.
-. FRODSHAM.
FRODSHAM. A RUNAWAY HoRsic.-Some alarm was aroused on Wednesday afternoon, in Main- street, by the bolting of a horse harnessed to one of Collins's menagerie caravans, which contained a lion and a wolf. The horse ran at a good pace from the main thoroughfare down the by-lane leading to the Athletic Ground, and travelled a considerable distance before it could be brought to a standstill. Unfortunately, a little boy aged three years, son of Mr. Darlington, of Ship-street, was knocked down and run over, one of his legs being either broken or badly injured. It was fortunate the van did not upset, as seemed likely at one time, or a very serious accident might have resulted. CONFIRMATION. — On Friday afternoon a confirmation service was held in the Frodsham Parish Church by the Bishop of Chester. There were upwards of 150 candidates from the follow- ing parishes :-Frodsham, Helsby, Kingsley, Manley, Alvanley, Ince, Norley, and Dunham. The clergy present, in addition to the Bishop, were the Revs. H. B. Blogg, M.A., R. W. Colston, W. Dawes, B.A. (Frodsham), W. Jermyn, McKee (Helsby), A. P. Reynolds (Kingsley) W. Charley (Ince), C. R. Nunn (Norley), Shilliter (Dunham), Colegrove (Alvanley). Tea was provided in the Boys' National Schoolroom for the candidates, while in the evening a service was held in the parish church, the vicar (the Rev. H. B. Blogg, M.A.) preaching. THE WATER SCHEME: LOCAL INQUIRY.— The Rural District Council of Runcorn having recently applied to the Local Government Board for sanction to borrow £.3,400 for water supply for the township of Frodsham Lordship, as resolved upon by the Lordship Committee after consideration with the Township Parish Council, Mr. E. A. Sandford Fawcett, A.M.I.C.E., the inspector appointed for the purpose, attended the Boys' School, Overton, on Wednes- day morning, to receive evidence. There were present Messrs. C. Reynolds, H. Tiley, C. Linaker, A.. Thomas, T. D. Timmins, C. D. Parkinson, R. Bate, T. Lewis, W. Diggle, J. Ockleston, E. Rhodes, the Rev. H. B. Blogg, M.A., Mr. G. Ashton (deputy clerk), and others. The feeling of those present was unanimously in favour of the scheme. ZENANA WORK.—On Tuesday afternoon a ladies' meeting was held in the Trinity Lecture Hall, when Mrs. Wiseman, the deputation from the Zenana Missionary Society attended, and gave an interesting account of the work in India among the female population. She exhibited some beautiful native-manufactured embroidery, Chinese and Indian goods, etc. In the evening, at a public meeting, presided over by Mr. Francis Boston, Mrs. Wiseman again discoursed upon the subject of Zenana work. On Thursday evening an address, entitled Liverpool to the Punjaub' (North India), illustrated by upwards of 70 beautiful limelight views, was given in the Town Hall by Miss A. Hobbs (C.E.Z.M.S., of Jandiala). The chair was taken by the Vicar (the Rev. H. B. Blogg, M.A.). At the close a collection was taken in aid of the C.E.Z.M.S.
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SHOTWICK.!
SHOTWICK. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—A successful temper-1 ance meeting was held at Shotwick School on Monday week. The vicar (the Rev. G. D. White, M.A.) presided, and after a short open- ing speech introduced the Hon. Mrs. Trelawny, who gave a hearty and sympathetic address. Selections of music were given by Miss Downes, Miss Masheter, the Misses Tilston, Miss N. Thomas, the Shotwick Choir, and the children attending the parochial school at Woodbank.
0 WHITCHURCH.,
0 WHITCHURCH. AN AUCTIONEER'S FAILURE.—The adjourned examination of H. H. Etches, auctioneer, Whitchurch, was held on Friday at the Crewe Bankruptcy Court. Mr. Lamb repre- sented the Official Receiver, and Mr. Sproston, solicitor, appeared for the trustee of the estate. In reply to the latter, debtor stated that he had kept other cash books besides the one in court, which commenced January 2nd this year, but they had been destroyed without his authority by his chief clerk, T. H. Pearson. The items in the cash books were entered by different clerks as well as himself, and shew the monies received and paid daily. On the 13th January, the day the bank stopped payment of his cheques, Pearson paid himself X60 out of money in hand, but it was due to him on account of salary, and constituted a preferential claim. The examination was closed. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—A meeting of this Board was held on Friday, Mr. R. P. Ethelston presiding. The Master's books shewed that during the past fortnight there had been 77 inmates in the House against 78 for the corresponding period of last year; and that 169 vagrants had been relieved during the same period against 184 last year.—A letter was received from the County Financial Clerk, stating that a cheque for 4344 3s. 4d. had been sent to the Treasurer of the Union, under the Local Government Act, 1888, in respect of the financial year ending March 31st. The amount included the following repayments Registrars of Births and Deaths, X4 13s. 4d.; Pauper Lunatics, E170 18s. lOd.; Officers of Union, E168 Ils.-Contribution orders for the half- year ending Michaelmas 1899, were issued as follows :-Agden 918, Bickley E28, Chidlow £ 5, Chorlton E30, Cuddington R68, Ducking- ton S22, Edge JE80. Hampton X78, Ightfield X40, Iscoyd R126, Larkton 914, Ma6efen R20, Malpas X180, Marbury £ 108, Newton £ 8, Norbury L54, Oldcastle £ 28, Overton 936, Stockton X10, Tushingham,.E68, Threapwood X24, Wychaugh 914, Wigland 224, Wirswall 942, Whitchurch Urban .£600, and Whitchurch Rural .£280.-Contracts for the supply of goods to the Workhouse for the ensuing three months were accepted as follows: Mr. W. Taylor for butcher's meat, beef 6d. and mutton 7d. per lb.; Mr. J. Walker for flour 18s. 3d., and oatmeal 22s. per sack; Mr. W. Hopwood for groceries; Mr. W. Perry for coal 11B. 3d. per ton Mrs. Eaton for carting stone 8d. per ton; Mr. J. Arrowsmith for coffins. For the ensuing six months: Mr. A. Whitting- ham, drapery and Mr. A. J. Martin, boots and shoes.—The analyst's report on two samples of butter sent from the House stated that both samples consisted of genuine butter fat, with the other constituents of ordinary butter, and were of very fair quality, though No. 2 con- tained more salt than was usually found in a fresh butter.
. HOLYWELL,
HOLYWELL, DEATH OF A PROMINENT TRADESMAN. -The death occurred, on Saturday, of Mr. Evan Bryan, Trade Hall, Holywell, one of the most prominent tradesmen and public men in the town. Mr. Bryan had been for a period of about 18 years a prominent member of the old Local Board and Urban District Council, and served the office of chairman in 1890, 1891, and 1894. He was also chairman of the School Board for the Holywell United District from 1895 to 1898, and a member of the governing body of the Holywell County School. In politics he was a staunch Liberal, and in religion an adherent of the Calvinistic denomination. He had filled the office of Moderator of the Flintshire Presbytery, and was one of the best-known members of the body in the county. He was also a zealous supporter of the anti-tithe movement, and when the agitation was first started in North Wales —at Whitford in 1887-he came forward, in conjunction with the late Mr. John Parry, Llanarmon, as an advocate of disestablishment and disendowment, taking a very active part in the campaign on the side of the farmers. Farming a small holding in the parish of Whit- ford, he himself allowed some of his stock to be sold by way of protest. :He was born at Carmel, was a lifelong adherent of the Calvinistic cause there, and was chiefly instrumental in securing the new chapel there. He was 61 years of age, and leaves a grown-up family. 'JUDAS MACCABEUS.No more enjoyable selection than Handel's well-known oratorio could have been chosen for the Holywell Church Choral Society's concert, which was given on Wednesday in the Assembly Hall before a large and fashionable audience. The work abounds in melodic numbers, and in fact its popularity is only exceeded by the Messiah.' Embracing such well-known choruses as 0 Father, whose almighty power, We never will bow down,' See the Conquering Hero,' and Sing unto God,' to say nothing of the minor choruses, there is ample scope to shew what a choral society is capable of, and if the performance proves satisfactory, no better compliment can be desired. On Wednesday night the choir rose to the occasion, and though the weightier choruses would have done with more voices, they were given with a clear- ness, precision, and tunefulness which left nothing to be desired, and Mr. Robinson is to be again complimented on the result of his arduous labours. Of the soloist, nothing but praise can be given. Miss Rathbone was eminently successful in Pious Orgies' and From Mighty Kmg possessing a good voice of great range and flexibility. Miss Nellie Howarth's rendering of 'Father of Heaven' was an ideal performance, and the same might be said of the duet between her and Miss Rathbone, 0, lovely peace,' which was vocifer- ously re-demanded. Miss Rigby shared in the soprano duets with good effect. Mr. Lalande, the tenor, sings with great distinctness, and in Sound an, alarm' the top A's were sung with a freedom and naturalness which were quite delightful. He had a great deal to do, and did it well. Mr. John Harrison is one of the finest baritones ever heard at these concerts, his rich voice and vigorous enunciation, especially in The Lord worketh wonders,' being marvellously fine, and the audience insisted on a repetition of the solo. The accompaniments were admirably played by Miss Johnson Jones. Undoubtedly it was one j of the finest concerts given by the society.
ICONNAH'S QUAY.
CONNAH'S QUAY. TENANCY OF WEPRE HALL.—We have it on the authority of our correspondent that Mr. George Skelsey has taken Wepre Hall, Connah's Quay, on a lease for four- teen years. Mr. Skelsey is well-known :as the purchaser of the estates formerly controlled by the Dee Land Company. It is rumoured that an attempt will be made to close the gap in the bank on the north side of the Cop opposite Connah's Quay, and thus bring under cultivation the large tracts of land over which the tide now flows. The old Dee Land Com- pany, the original owners of the Dee estates, accomplished this work some twenty years ago, but during a severe storm and high tide a large portion of the bank was washed away.
. BACKFORD.
BACKFORD. SCHOOL EXHIBITION.—The attractive exhibi- tion which has become a recognised feature of the year's work at the National School, was held on Thursday afternoon and evening. The exhibits consisted of school and home work, and were highly creditable to all concerned in their production. Upon the walls of the schoolroom were displayed specimens of penmanship, drawing (including crayon work and maps), basket and mat weaving, &c., done by the children in the ordinary course of instruction, and every child was an exhibitor in all the subjects taught in its particular standard. The specialities of this portion of the work were a set of original designs for ornamental tiles done in crayon by the younger boys, and a set of original second grade freehand defeigns drawn by the elder lads. These two sections were much admired. The home work was tastefully set out, and consisted of needlework, 22 entries; fancy work, 18 entries; laundry work, 5 entries; cookery, 10 entries woodwork and modelling, 16 entries; and drawings of flowers, animals, &c., in crayon, pen and ink, and pencil, 20 entries. The competition in these sections was keen. The task of placing the work in order of merit was undertaken by the Misses Fairclough, needle- work, fancy work, and laundry work; Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Mills, cookery; and the Rev. R. J. Fairclough, woodwork and drawing.
. NORTHWICH.
NORTHWICH. DEPRECIATION OF PROPERTY.—At Crewe Bankruptcy Court on Friday, Albert William Bostock, builder, of Northwich, attended for his public examination, which was conducted by Mr. F. P. Lamb, deputy official receiver. The gross liabilities were 93,633 10s. 4d., of which £ 863 lis. 4d. were expected to rank for dividend. The estimated assets were about R78 16s. 5d. The debtor said that for some years he was a builder's manager for his father-in-law, but in December, 1897, he commenced business as a builder on his own account with a capital of £100. He had built 17 houses in Oxford-street, and 16 in Flower-street, and also two in Winnington-lane. Mr. Ludwig Mond had advanced him three-fourths of the money to build certain properties. He valued the pro- perties on the Hartford Hill estate at 92,890, and there was a mortgage on them of £ 2,341. Originally he thought there would be a margin on these properties of several hundred pounds, but he was afraid there was no market for the property. Things were very bad in the district. Two-thirds of the property was with- out tenants. Through the slackness of trade many people who had come from Runcorn had gone back there. He had lost X100 through voids and rents on empty houses. Unless trade revived, the bouses would not be saleable, and there would be no margin over the mortgage.— The examination was adjourned for the signing of the documents.
. MOLD.
MOLD. SUDDEN DEATH OF A RETIRED FARMER.— Mr. Benjamin Thomas, aged 76, a retired farmer, residing at Glyn Bank, Nerquis, died with tragic suddenness on Wednesday morning. About 8.30 his wife went downstairs and pro- cured a cup of tea for him. This deceased drank and asked for another cup. Mrs. Thomas complied with his request, but, upon returning to the bedroom, found her husband was dead. The facts were communicated to the County Coroner, who, upon investigation, decided it would be unnecessary to hold an inquest. COSMOPOLITANISM AND SOCIALISM. Our correspondent writes:—" It would be interest- ing to ascertain by what means the Liverpool Fabian Society (the Williamson-street Socialist Club) succeeded in securing a place in the syllabus for the session of 1898-9 of the Mold Cosmopolitan Society-' a society'—please note —' framed for the discussion of literary, scientific, and social subjects upon a common platform of human brotherhood and neutral political and religious grounds [mde syllabus]. It may have been due to the seductive title of the lecture promised for Tuesday evening last, viz., I How to get on in life,' with which title, be it said, the lecture delivered had little in common. If, for the sake of argument, it is assumed the title was appropriately selected, the Cosmopolitans now know that the royal road to success runs viA the equalisation of land, the abolition of the House of Lords, the suppression of the landlord, the aristocrat, and the capitalist, in fact the doctrine of down with everything,' including the ruffian who receives dividends. I do not anticipate far- reaching results, baneful or otherwise, from Tuesday's vapourings, but if the event will tend to cause those responsible to exercise greater discrimination in the preparation of future syllabus, the 'lecture'—save the mark- will not have been delivered in vain." SEQUEL TO THE DOYLE CASES.—At the County Hall, on Monday afternoon, before Messrs. H. Lloyd Jones and W. P. Jones, Mary Glynne and Anne Fairclough, sisters, residing at St. Helens, were charged with assaulting their father, James Doyle, hawker, of Milford- street. Complainant stated that on leaving the court that morning, after appearing against his son, he went home. Mrs. Glynne came to the door and endeavoured to get into fchd bousa to do violence to his wife. He prevented her, and she got hold of him by the neck and struck him on the mouth with her fist. At the same time Mrs. Fairclough hit him on the head with a brick, causing a wound which bled profusely. Complainant's wife gave corroborative evidence. —The defendant's version was that Mrs. Fair- clough went to ask her father to return her a loan of 305., which was a. debt contracted during the life of his first wife. He came out with a stick and struck Mrs. Glynne a blow which caused them to fall one each way. Doyle fell backwards against the door of his house, and the wound on his head was caused by contact with the latch. Evidence for the defence was given by both defendants, together with Michael Duffy, Mary Thurden, Ellen Meacock, and Anne Murphy, residents in that sylvan retreat yclept 'Bedlam.'—Their worships were sceptical as to the feasibility of a fall backwards, causing a wound in the forehead, and fined defendants each 10s. and costs or seven days.