The Chester Courant and Advertiser for North Wales

LATEST NEWS. COUBANT Office, Tuesday Evening. THIS DAY'S TELEGRAMS. ACCOUCHEMENT OF MRS. TOM ELLIS. Mrs. Ellis, widow of Mr. Tom Ellis,MP., Chief Liberal Whip, who died a few months ago, was this morning safely delivered of a son at Cowley-street, Westminster. RAILWAY ACCIDENT. TWO KILLED NINE INJURED. The Press Association telegraphs: This morning an Oxted train ran into a London Bridge to Victoria train, near Bermondsey, on the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway. Two passengers were killed, and seven seriously injured. Two guards were also injured.

Spring. GATWICK'MEETFNG.—TUESDAY] RUSPER HUBDLE RACE.—Exning Belle beat Aspinall. Two ran. NATIONAL HURDLE RACIC.-ViC, 1; Maltese Cross, 2 Swaledale. 3. Four ran. TINSLEY STEEPLECHASE. — Dummy beat Continental. Two ran. PEGASUS STEEPLECHASE. — Chevy Chase walked over.

LORD CHARLES BERESFORD ON THE ACTIVE LIST. ♦ VACANCY AT YORK. The Press Association is informed by Lord Charles Beresford that he has been appointed second in command of the Mediterranean squadron. This will cause a Parliamentary vacancy at York, where Lord Charles was re- turned last year by the narrow majority of 11.

CHESTER MUSICAL FESTIVAL. « At a meeting of the Chester Triennial Musical Festival Committee held in the Chapter House on Friday, the Dean of Chester in the chair, it was resolved to hold the next Festival on August 1, 2, 3, 1900. Dr. Bridge and the Rev. Precentor Wright were appointed hon. secretaries, and Mr. J. R. Thomson hon. treasurer.

DEATH OF A BUNBURT CENTENARIAN — ♦ On Saturday there passed away Bunbury's oldest inhabitant, Hannah Hughes, whose name of recent years has been frequently mentioned in the local press. The correct age of the deceased has been a matter of dispute in the neighbourhood, and conse- quently efforts were made some years ago to verify the old lady's account of her age, but without success. According to her own statement, she was born at Duckington, near Malpas, and would have reached the age of 106 on next New Year's Day, having been baptised at the age of eight at Malpas Church, which event she perfectly well recollected. The parish register in Malpas Church shews that she was baptised in 1802 and married in 1823. She had occupied the house in which she died for 72t years, and up to twelve months ago enjoyed good health. Early in this year, however, she had the mis- fortune to fall and break her thigh, and it was feared for some time that she would succumb to the injury, but from this mishap she partially recovered to die of old age on Saturday last. She had been a widow for 27 years. Her family consisted of twelve children, eight daughters and four sons, twice having had twins. Surviving her are four children, the oldest of whom is now 77, 27 grandchildren, 90 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren.

NEW ORGAN AT BRUERA. DEDICATION SERVICE. For some years past it has been felt by the residents of Bruera and neighbourhood that a new organ was urgently needed for St. Mary's Church. The old harmonium which has done service for over forty years is now thoroughly worn out, and unfit for the purpose it was formerly used. It is gratifying to note that at last the require- ments of the parish generally have been satisfied in this direction. At the instance of the vicar (the Rev. F. C. Berkeley) and churchwardens, a subscription list was started some time ago, and it is pleasing to state that the appeal for voluntary con- tributions towards such a deserving object was liberally responded to, for at the present time St. Mary's Church can boast of an excellent organ, which cost nearly £200. Towards this sum the Duke of Westminster gave t50. It is a two-manual organ with seven stops. Messrs. Nicholson and Co., of Worcester, being the builders. The case was designed by Mr. Talbot Brown, architect, of Wellingborough, while the artistic carving was done by Mr. T. Browne, of Chester. A dedication service was held in the church yesterday. The sermon was preached by the Rev. J. Gamble, vicar of St. Mary's, Leigh Woods, Clifton, and Mr. W. D. Baker, of St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Munster Square, London, presided at the organ, and gave a .a"8° sang the anthem Nazareth,' while hymns and psalms were given by the choir. In the evening there was a recital of sacred music, and an address WfaLde^v?,red.the.Rev. M. F. Bell, vicar o ^• Catherine's, Liverpool, who also gave the solo Hold Thou my hands." Later on God, have mercy" (Mendelssohn) was also sung by Mr. Baker.

BCClBSTOlf. Mia» Elsie Turaefh* gaming 80 marks and the latter 78 Miss E Wells gains the coveted distinction of having her certificate endorsed specially commended Both are pupils of Miss Fanny Lanceley.

KELSALL. SALE oy WOBK.—A sale of work was held in the Wesley an Chapel on Wednesday, in aid of the Trust and Manse Fund. The proceedings were opened at three o'clock by Mrs. Bebbing- ton, when, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, there was a large company present. A brisk sale took place, and by nine o clock, when the sale closed, most of the articles bad been disposed of. It is expected the funds will be considerably augmented.

NESTON. THE SALE OF WORK: GRATIFYING RESULT.— The sale of work and rummage sale, reported in these columns last week, realised the hand- some sum of JE59 118. 2d. for the Nurse Fund. This was many pounds in excess of the amount 5SJ3# speaks volumes for the popularity of the ACCIDENT TO DR. GRANT.—On Tuesday morning, about eleven o'clock, Dr. Lewis Grant was being driven from Neston to Thornton. and when near to Ashfield Hall the horse stumbled apd fell. The doctor and driver (Mr. Charles Castle) were thrown out, but, fortunately re- ceived no injury. Both shafts of the trap were Abroken.

(See also page 7.) YESTERDAY'S TELEGRAMS. .BTJLLER'S ADVANCE. IMPORTANT RUMOUR. The London Daily Mail" in a late edition says it has received the following from a correspondent, who has exceptionally good sources of information :—" I hear a re- port to-night (Monday) on very good authority that General Buller has crossed the Tugela." It is further reported by the correspondent that Methuen's communica- tions have been cut off. The officials at the War Office questioned by the Press Association decline to confirm or contradict the reports.

LORD MAYOR OF LONDON AND THE RUMOUR. The Press Association is informed by the Lord Mayor of London, that a report circulated this morning that he has received a message announcing that General Buller has crossed the Tugela, is absolutely untrue.

PROCLAMATION BY GENERAL GATACRE. [REUTER'S SPECIAL CABLE.] Sterkstroom, December 14th. General Gatacre to-day issued a pro- clamation forbidding all persons on farms and holdings from moving about in the district. The proclamation will prevent news of the British movements from being conveyed to the enemy.

WERE GATACRE'S GUIDES FAITHFUL. [REUTER'S SPECIAL CABLE.} Queenstown, December 13th. Notwithstanding General Gatacre's opinion to the contrary, the fidelity of the guides who led the column to Stormberg is doubted. Both were found to be shot during the retreat.

PROPOSED FORCE OF 3,000 YEOMANRY. It is stated semi-officially that Lord Chesham has been authorised to organise and take com- mand of a force of 3,000 Yeomanry to proceed to the Cape.

LOCAL VOLUNTEERS' PATRIOTISM. Nowhere has the Government's announce- ment of their intention to employ Volunteers for service abroad and at home been received with greater enthusiasm than in Chester. We understand that neither Col. Brown, com- manding the 1st Cheshire and Carnarvonshire Volunteer Artillery, nor Lieut.-Col. Smith, commanding the 2nd (Earl of Chester's) V.B. Chesh. Regt., has yet received a communication from the War Office on the subject, but both battalions are prepared to do their duty. Numerous members have signified their willing- ness to go to the front, or perform garrison duty at home, and the same enthusiastic spirit actuates the retired members of the two regiments.

IMPORTANT DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT. LORDS ROBERTS AND KITCHENER FOR THE FRONT. The National Defence Committee of the Cabinet met on Saturday, and it is now officially announced that, acting on .the advice of the military authorities, the Government have decided to call up all the remaining portions of the Army Reserve, including Section D. The Seventh Division, which is being mobilised, is to proceed to South Africa without delay, as well as reinforcements of artillery, including a howitzer brigade. The Commander-in-Chief in South Africa has been authorised to continue to raise local mounted troops, and it is intended to send out as well a considerable mounted force from home. Nine battalions of militia, in addition to the two which have already volunteered for service at Malta and one for service in the Channel Islands, will be allowed to volunteer for service out of the United Kingdom, and an equivalent additional number of militia battalions will be embodied for service at home. A strong force of volunteers, selected from yeomanry regiments, will be formed for service in South Africa. Arrangements are being made, and will shortly be announced, for the employment in South Africa of a strong contingent of carefully selected volunteers. The patriotic offers which are being received from the colonies will also, as far as possible, be accepted, preference being given to offers of mounted contingents. The Government also announce that, as the campaign in Natal is, in their opinion, likely to require the presence and undivided attention of Sir Redvers Buller, it has been decided to send Field Marshal Lord Roberts to the Cape as Commander-in-Chief of South Africa, with Lord Kitchener as his Chief of the Staff.

LORD ARTHUR GROSVENOR A .VOLUNTEER. CHESHIRE YEOMANRY FOR ACTIVE SERVICE. Yesterday (Tuesday) Lieutenant E. W. Swetenbam, of Chester, and of the Earl of Chester's Yeomanry Cavalry, received a tele- gram from Major Lord Arthur Grosvenor asking him to obtain the names of as many. members of the Eaton Squadron who are prepared to volun- teer for special service if required by the Government. Lord Arthur intimates in the telegram that he is almost certain to go. Lieutenant Swetenham has visited a number of men, who have promised to volunteer, and it is further proposed to send a printed circular to the other members.

MILITARY ACTIVITY. AT CHESTER. Pre Preparations continue at the Chester Castle Depot for the reception of the men who are expected to mobilise there in the course of the next few days. Quartermaster Horne, of the Depot, was yesterday (Tues- day) stated to be in1 charge of the arrange- ments. The military hospitals of the North- western District were some few weeks ago almost depleted owing to the men being mobilised for the formation of the Field and stationary Hosnitals which proceeded with Lord Methuen's column to the front. In consequence of that depletion there were ii men left, 18 of whom will report • J68' together with about forty t*10.Castle between the 20th mn -T,he men will be fur- nished individually with a warrant and pro- ceed immediately to Aldershot, where the 7th division is being mobilised About 550 reservists of the Cheshire Regi- ment are expected to mobilise at the Castle but the majority of them will not put in ah appearance before the Bank Holiday. Colonel Sheringham, commanding the depot, where there are many men fit for active service, on Monday asked for volun- teers to proceed with the 2nd Battalion of the Regiment to Africa, and the patriotism of the men was quickly evinced. The men were medically inspected, and only four of the volunteers were pronounced unfit. About 120 men offered their services. In addition to those already published, Captain Martin, of the Cheshire Regiment, at the Depot, will proceed with the regiment to South Africa, aad Captain Carleton, of the Headquarters Staff, has received an im- portant appointment on Colonel Kelly Kenny's staff. The remainder of the reserves of the 19th Company of the R.A.M.C., including Section D, are to be mobilised almost immediately at Chester Castle. Owing to the large number of reservists expected to report themselves at the Castle quarters during next week, it is stated that a number of them will need to be billeted at places in the city, the accommodation at the Depot being somewhat limited. Mr. J. Buckley, who for the past nine years has officiated as an assistant sanitary in- spector bnder the Corporation, has received notice to rejoin as a reservist the North Staffords.

CHESHIRE REGIMENT FOR THE FRONT, SECOND BATTALION ORDERED TO ALDERSHOT. A fresh order was issued by the War Office on Saturday, and posted in Chester, directing the mobilisation of a further portion of the First Class Army Reserve, which includes all the reservists of the 2nd Cheshire Regiment. It is understood that the men of the Cheshire Regiment will mobilise at Chester Castle, and in that event Chester will in a few days be a busy centre of military activity. The other reserves called out are the following:-All men of sections A, B and C, from the following regiments-The Norfolk Regiment, the Lincolnshire Regiment, the South Wales Borderers, the King's Own Scottish Borderers, the East Lancashire Regi- ment, the Hampshire Regiment, the Prince of Wales's North Staffordshire Regiment, and, the Army Pay Corps. On enquiry at Chester Castle on Friday our representative was informed that orders were received at Limerick the previous night directing the Second Battalion to proceed to Aldershot next week prior to leaving for South Africa. The regiment, which is now 760 strong, will be strengthened by 630 reservists, and probably also by the special service section of the Militia, numbering 90. There is an air of satisfaction among the members of the permanent staff now stationed at Chester, who will rejoin their regiment. Enquiries have been made b the War Office as to the amount of room available for the reception of a large body of men at Chester. Equipment for about 2,000 is now stored at the Castle.

CHESHIRE MILITIA TO MOBILISE. Our representative enquiring on Saturday was informed that it has been officially decided that the Cheshire Regiment reserves shall mobilise between the 18th and 27th inst. It has been decided not to call out the 3rd (Militia) Battalion for the present, but the 4th Battalion, which is stated to be at its full strength, will be ordered to mobilise im- mediately. The calling out of the Militia and Reservists will affect about 2,000 men in Cheshire, many of whom are located at Birkenhead, Stockport, Macclesfield, and other populous places.

LOCAL WAR FUNDS. Yesterday (Tuesday) the Chester Soldiers' Relief Fund had reached a total of £1,474 11s. 7d., and the County Fund amounted to rather more than £ 4,400. The Wirral Fund, of which Mr. R. T. Richardson is the hon. treasurer, amounts to X51 Os. 7d., and the Eddisbury Fund, of which Mrs. Charles Threlfall is the honorary treasurer, now totals R145 12s. 3d.

COUNTY POLICE COURT. «. — SATURDAY.—Before Mr. Jos. Pover (chairman), the Hon. Cecil T. Parker, Messrs. John Thompson and R. Cecil Davies. UNFENCED MACHINERY AT ELLESMERE PORT. A SERIOUS CASE. Albert Payne, residing at 111, Liverpool-road, Warrington, was summoned for having imperfectly-fenced machinery in his brick- works in Stanley-road, Ellesmere Port. Mr. Sydney Araut, Her Majesty's Inspector of Factories and Workshops, laid the information, and appeared to prosecute. This was the first case brought under this Act before the Chester Castle bench. The defendant was represented by his manager. Mr. Araut stated that the defendant carried on works at Ellesmere Port, where they made bricks by machinery. Witness visited the factory on the 21st November, and found the steam engine quite unfenced. This was a breach of section five of the Act of 1878. The machinery had been working that morning, but was not working at the time of his visit because it was the dinner hour. There was no sign of any guarding anywhere, and the engine-driver could not shew him any. Witness had previously visited the factory on the 2nd March this year, soon after it was opened, when he went round with a gentleman who purported to be the manager or representative of Mr. Payne. Witness gave him very careful and precise instructions as to the guarding of the machinery. He followed that up by a letter on the 6th of March, and they replied that they would attend to the matter. Nothing whatever had been done. Witness must ask the bench to inflict a substantial fine (defendant being liable to a penalty of 210) because to leave an engine unfenced was very dangerous, and this had been going on since 2nd March last. Defendant's representative said he had been appointed since this offence was committed. He had to plead guilty, and to state that Mr. Payne (who resided in Warring- ton, and only visited the works occa- sionally) placed absolute power in the hands of his predecessor to see that all these things were carried out. The former manager, however, neglected his duty. Since the inspector's last visit the machinery had been properly fenced in accordance with the Act. The Bench regarded the case as a very serious one. and imposed a fine of £5 and costs.

CITY POLICE COURT. WEDNESDAY.—Before Mr. Charles Brown, Mr. T. Smith, and Dr. Roberts. OBSTRUCTING THE FREE PASSAGE: CHESTER Boys SUMMONED. William Banks, William Evans, William Dean, and Walter Mitchell, youths of the loafer type, were charged with obstructing the free passage of Cbristleton- road on the 30th ult., by standing in a group upon the footway.—Inspector Tilley said that thirty or forty lads bad been brought up for obstruction, and it was the wish of the Chief Constable, in view of the numerous complaints h had received from that district of the offence, especially on Sundays, that the Bench would deal with the cases in such a manner as to prove a deterrent to other offenders.- P.O. J. Griffiths stated that on the previous Wednesday night he was on special duty in plain clothes on Christleton-road when he saw the defendants standing in a group, so that passengers were obliged to leave the footpath and go on the road. Before the Bench adjudicated on this case, Fred Partington, William Parr, William Hughes, Edward Jones, Joseph Cummins, and Charles Lofts, were charged with a similar offence in Bough ton on the 29th ult.—P.C. Griffiths again laid the information, saying that some of the defendants were sitting on a window sill of a shop. The others were sprawling across the footpath, obstructing it.—The first four defendants, with Hughes, Jones, Cummins, Lofts, and Parry were dismissed with a caution, but Partington was fined 2s. 6d. APPLICATION GRANTED.—Mr. E. Brassey made an application for temporary authority to be granted to Robert Smith to sell at the White Bear in Lower Bridge-street, of which house he had become the new tenant. Applicant is a native of Chorley, Lancashire, and was formerly a restaurant proprietor in Wigan.— The application was granted. FRIDAT.—Before Dr. Stolterfoth, Dr. Roberts, and Mr. Chas. Brown. ALLEGED THEFT. Hannah Armfield, a woman living in Parry's-entry, was charged with feloniously stealing an overcoat, value 25s., from the shop of Roland Dawson, pawnbroker, on Wednesday.—Mr. Laybourne said the prisoner was found last week in possession of the overcoat and brought to the police station, where she at first alleged she had taken it out of pledge at a pawnshop. She subsequently admitted having stolen it from Mr. Dawson's shop. A remand was required in order to obtain information of prisoner's antecedents.—Remanded for seven days.

AUCTION SALES. (See also page 7.) « MR. R. CHALLINOR'S NEW AUCTION. Mr. Challinor's new auction mart in the Cattle Market, Chester, is hardly completed, and consequently its first sale on Monday was held at a disadvantage, but if the results are anything to go by it augurs well for a success- ful venture. With the exception of a few pens of sheep, which were hardly ready for Christmas show, every lot that passed under the hammer was sold. Prizes were given in all the classes. The judges, Messrs. J. Mosford, W. Dodd, A. Wall, Alfred R. Hayes, and Herbert Gerrard, made the following awards.-Beat pen of bacon pigs: First prize, W. Toft, Pulford, bought by J. Mosford, £ 16 Is.; best pen of porkets, P. Mottershead, Coddington, bought by Messrs. W. H. Williams, X5 14s.; best pen of Scotch wethers, W. Fryer, bought by Mr. C. Bellis, £ 11 5s.; best pen of sheep any other breed, M. Darlington, bought by W. Astle, EIZ 2s. 6d.; best fat calf, Mrs. G. Lea, bought by Mr. Carr, Liverpool; best bull, Mr. Handley, bought by Mr. Carter; best fat cow, Mr. G. Cooke, bought by Mr. F. Ptice; best fat heifer, J. Allwood, bought by Mr. R. Hayes. There was a big gathering of buyers. In future these fat stock weekly sales will be held on Tuesday.

TEACHERS AND TRADES UNIONISM. + — WARNING BY DEAN DARBY. IDEROGATORY TO THE PROFESSION. The annual meeting of the local branch of the Church Schoolmasters' and School- mistresses' Benevolent Institution was held at the Town Hall, Chester, on Saturday. ithe Very Rev. the Dean presided, and there were also present the Ven. Archdeacon Barber, Mr. E. M. Suoyd Kynneraley (H.M.I.), Miss Brown, Miss Harpur, Miss Middleton, Mr. and Mrs. Barker (Saighton), Messrs. Bullock (Upton), H. Clare, S. Earlam (Christleton), J. Weights, J. W. Connell (Connah's Quay), W. Johnson (treasurer), T. Boughton (secretary), &c. The twenty-second annual report stated:- The total income for the year is E105 193. 5d., which is made up of (1) balance in hand, £ 20; (2) regular subscriptions, 945 153. 6d,; (3) proceeds of children's concert, held in the Music Hall, November 16th, 1899, £ 40. The committee regret to call your attention to a slight falling off in the regular income, caused by (1) one sub- scriber transferring his subscriptions to the general list, (2) withdrawals of subscriptions. They also regret to have to report the death of two of their oldest supporters, viz. :-Mrs. Beswick, of Sheffield, and Mrs. Woodcock of Etwall, Derby. They would like to state, as they pointed out last year, that there is just as much need for the benevolent institution as there was before the passing of the Superannuation Act. The fact that 82 unsuccessful applicants for annuities have to be assisted through this year, shews that there is a pressing need for increased, rather than diminished support." The Dean, in moving the adoption of the report and statement of accounts, said he did so with great pleasure, because the committee were enabled to say upon the whole the work of the last year had been satisfactory. Their satisfaction was of course somewhat diminished, because they knew there was a slight falling-off in the regular income. They rattier hoped for an increase, but at the same time he thought he might congratulate those who had worked so hard with singular success for the children's concert on the 16th November, by which as much as X40 had been added to the funds. Referring to the claims of the association, he said if they looked at the returns of the pension list, not only would they find that they were, at any rate in his judgment, inade- quate in number, but he could not but deplore the sums which the Government were enabled to give. There was one case especially present to his mind. A man who had been a hard worker at a, place in which he (the Dean) had peculiar interest, and where he began his clerical life—Winwick—retired now from a lifelong service in education, and only obtained 920 a year. That pension was, of course, utterly inadequate to do more than touch the very fringe of the necessity of himself and his wife. However, he (the Dean) was glad to know that those who were locally interested in the place raised a sum of money, and made him a handsome present on his retirement. But, a sum of money like that did not last long, and was not adequate for investment. He earnestly hoped that all who were heartily in sympathy with the move- ment would overcome any tendency in the mind of the public to think that now there was a pension list under the segis of the Government, they need not be se zealous for the Benevolent Institution. Be was pleased to hold out the hope that, though the Chapter of the Cathedral could not actually undertake to make a collection for the institu- tion owing to the many demands upon them, they might be able during the closing year of the century to make a small grant in aid of the funds. (Applause.) During the whole of his life he had entertained the greatest regard for and deepest sympathy with those who were so arduously doing the work of education in our land, but he wished to throw out one word of warning. He had seen tendencies of late years which he grievously lamented, and, to speak perfectly plainly, it was the tendency of teachers to fall into the way and method of what was known as trades unionism. He asked them to be extremely careful. First of all, he thought it derogatory to the profession to which they belonged. They were not a trade, they did not belong to a trade, and they must not be swept into the methods which trades unfortuuately had been led to follow in this country, to the great disaster of the trade of this country. He asked them to consider very earnestly whether there was not great danger of their alienating and bringing their profession down in the estimation of those upon whom every Benevolent Institution must ultimately rest. He had heard very severe things said upon this-far too severe things-and it was for that reason he had ventured to speak on this most delicate subject with perfect frankness, and tender what he considered a necessary warning to those who belonged to the high profession of the teaching of our country. Referring next to the question of technical education, the Dean said they could do much in their elementary schools for the foundation of technical education, but they should not make the mistake of thinking that technical educa- tion ought to or could begin in the elementary school. Their business was to educate the mind and to practise the eye and the hand, so that the children might be fit to take up technical education at a later age. Sir Philip Magnus, in giving his evidence before the Royal Commission, said in effect:—"Teachers in elementary schools must take care that the work done in the school be of a disciplinary character, and not of a professional character. They are not in your schools to be taught to be shoemakers. They are not in your schools to be taught to be carpenters, but they are there to be educated thoroughly well, and in certain directions you can educate your children to the use of the eye and the hand, so that when the time comes for real technical education they are apt to learn what is then put before them by trained teachers." (Applause.) He (the Dean) had heard it laughed at, but he believed in ele- mentary schools a great deal could be done by a modification of the Sloyd system, which was training the eye to be accurate in measurement. It was marvellous to see the results which he bad himself seen, especially in the practical schools of Winchester Training College. In conclusion, the Dean said it became more and more firmly grounded in his mind and fixed in his con- science, that the training of children in moral strength and in a sense of moral responsibility, could not possibly be lasting, or strong, or secure without the direct teaching of religion, as it was revealed in awakening their con- sciousness that there was a God to whom they owed a duty. (Applause.) The resolution was seconded by Mr. Kyn- nersley, who warmly eulogised the efforts of the teachers in the promotion of the highly successful concert at the Music Hall. On the motion of the Dean, seconded by Mr. Clare, a vote of deep sympathy was passed with the widow and family of the late Mr. G. W. Perry, general secretary. The retiring officials were thanked for their services on the proposition of Mr. Bullock, seconded by Mr. Weights. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—President, the Dean vice- president, Archdeacon Barber; hon. treasurer, Mr. W. Johnson; hon. sec., Mr. T. Boughton.

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CHESHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. » [BY OUR OWN REPORTER.] The adjourned annual general meeting of this society was held at the Royal Hotel, Crewe, on Monday, Colonel France-Hayhurst presiding. In reply to a question the secretary (Mr. Thos. A. Beckett) said he had written, according to instructions, to the Northwich committee, but had received no reply. VISIT TO WARRINGTON POSTPONED. Mr. W. Coomer (Chorlton), one of the com- mittee appointed to see the Mayor and repre- sentatives of Warrington as to the proposal to hold the show in that town in 1900, said they were received with great kindness, but what was suggested was that the visit should be post- poned until another year. It appeared that the Walton Society, of which Sir Gilbert Greenall was president, was extending its prize list from about E200 to JE600, and it was believed that the two exhibitions in one year (the Walton show having precedence) would be a mistake. Under all the circumstances the deputation agreed with the suggestion that the visit should be put off until 1901. At the same time the Mayor emphasised the fact that there was nothing but kindly feeling existing between the Warrington people and the Cheshire Agricultural Society, to whom in another year they would be able to give a very hearty welcome. (Hear, hear.) He proposed that the visit to Warrington be postponed. This was seconded by Mr. James Bosley (Sandbach), and carried. In order to facilitate the holding of the show in another part of the county, Mr. W. Coomer moved that the following resolution, passed in 1897, be rescinded That the county be divided into four divisions, and that the show be held alternately in each division every four years."—Mr. F. Davies (Minshull Mills) seconded the resolution, which was agreed to nem. con. THE 1900 SHOW. CONGLETON'S INVITATION ACCEPTED. FIXTURE OF THE DATE. A deputation from Congleton, headed by the Mayor (Mr. Worrall), waited upon the society, and gave them a cordial invitation to hold their show next year in the old borough. The Mayor recalled the great success of the previous show there some ten years ago, and said he was empowered by the Corporation to offer the free use of the attractive park, with its own ring fence and a bountiful supply of water. Mr. Chas. Russell Hall, who in the event of the invitation being accepted had been asked to act as local secretary, said they had thus far had only a very short time to collect money, but they hoped to hand over to the society a substantial sum. Mr. A. H. Biggs had no doubt that whatever sum was required from Congleton would be subscribed. Remarks to the same effect were also made by Messrs. C. W. Jackson, Lister Reade, and other members of the deputation, after which The Chairman moved that next year's show should be held at Congleton.—This was seconded by Mr. Edwards (Haslington), and carried unanimously. The Mayor of Congleton, in reply, said the unanimous acceptance of the invitation would stimulate them to do their best and give the society a most hearty welcome. He mentioned that they bad the sympathy and hearty co- operation of the lord of ,the manor, Sir Walter Shackerley. It was decided to hold the show on",tbe last Wednesday in August, and Sir Walter Shackerley was unanimously elected president for the year. In the event of Sir Walter being unable to act it was decided to ask Mr. John Coutts Antrobus to fill the office. CRITICISM OF THE MANAGEMENT. THE SELECTION OF JUDGES. ALLEGED CLIQUE. The next business was to arrange the prize list. Mr. Thomas Egerton (Tatton Dale) pointed out that they were commenc- ing this work with an adverse balance of nearly R2. He had himself retired from the general committee partly because he did not agree with the management, and partly because they were too half-hearted. Out of 80 members of the committee, they could only raise an average attendance of 10. In his opinion the show would never go" as a county show worthy of the name, unless very radical steps were taken. Since he had been on the committee, a period of three years, he had probably been a bigger nuisance than anybody else, but he did not care. He argued that efforts should be made to get a substantial fund on which a satisfactory schedule could be based, and suggested that members of other agricultural societies in the county should be admitted to membership on payment of a guinea a year subscription, also that the members of the Hunt Committee and the Covert Committee should be invited to join the society. Mr. Biggs did not take such a gloomy view, attributing their present position partly to the failure of the Northwich Committee to pay the X300 they guaranteed, but be did not altogether disagree with the previous speaker's remarks. There were faults in connection with the society which wanted remedying. Many things had been thrown up to him which the public did not like. When he had asked people to become members he had been met with the statement that the Cheshire Agricultural Society was managed by a clique. The same judges and stewards were selected year after year, there being always a good attendance when their appointment was down on the agenda. (Laughter.) He suggested that at least one out of every two judges or stewards should ba an absolute stranger, thus introducing new members every year. Mr. Edwards (Haslington) agreed that it was desirable that new blood should be brought in every year, and said he was under the impression that had been done for the last three years. Mr. Biggs: I beg to disagree; it has not been done. It has been thrown in my teeth. Mr. Coomer: Then it is wrong. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Barnett thought the landlords must come and give them something to the funds, instead of bringing their stock and taking away the prize-money. (Laughter.) Mr. Edwards (Haslington) expressed surprise that Mr. Biggs should have made such a state- ment about the society being managed by a clique. He (the speaker) had had perhaps as much to do with the society as anyone, and he was not aware of any clique. If a certain number of gentlemen had not taken an interest in the society and kept it going, he did not know where it would have been. Personally, he bad not attended for the past two or three years when the judges and stewards were appointed. He was perfectly astonished that anyone should run away with such an idea, and he asked Mr. Biggs's informant to name the members of the cliqne. Mr. Biggs I have asked gentlemen who have left, and they have told me that was the reason. That is quite sufficient for me. Mr. F. Davies said he wrote to the secretary relative to the number of stewards and judges, and, having read the reply, he did not think the expenses were excessive. There were 28 stewards, 25 judges, one honorary auctioneer, one honorary cashier, two veterinary surgeons, one director of show-ground, 15 show-yard committee not acting in the capacity of stewards, and one honorary secretary. This represented 72 wine and luncheon tickets, if all were present. The luncheon tickets would be 3s. each, and the wine tickets 5s. each, which gave 83. per bead, or a total of X28 16s. The judges' fees, including travelling expenses, amounted to 938 17s., and hotel expenses to ;E5 5s., while the stewards were not paid travelling expenses. The Chairman advised that these matters should be left to the committee for the ensuing year, who had heard what had been said, and would no doubt give it attention. At the same time he reminded the society that they were in low water, and in regard to the prize list they should cut their coat according to their cloth. The arrangement of the prize list was then pro- ceeded with. A proposal to eliminate the fourth money prizes in the cheese department was defeated, but in order to obtain more entrance fees it was resolved to allow competitors to show in each of the four classes, no one, how- ever, to take more than two prizes.

THROAT AFFECTIONS AND HOARSENESS. BROWN'S BRONCIIIAL TROCHES, which have proved so successful in America for the cure of Coughs, Coldn, Hoarseness, Bronchitis, Asthma, Catarrh, or any irritation or sore- ness of the throat, are now imported and sold in this country at 111 per box. Put up in the form of a lozenge, it is the most convenient, pleasant, safe, and sure remedy for clearing and strengthening the voice in the world. No family should be without them. The genuine have the words "BROWN'S BRONCHIAL Taocnics" on the Government stamp around each box.-Loudon Depot: 38, Farringdon-road, and of all Patent Medicine Vendors.

CONCERT AT THE QUEEN S SCHOOL. « One of the most enjoyable events that has been known in Chester for some time was the concert given by past and present pupils in the Queen's School on Monday night. The room was well filled with an appreciative audience, who accorded unstinted praise to the headmistress. Mrs. Sandford, her coadjutors, and all who had contributed towards the evening's success. The programme did infinite credit to those who were responsible for its compilation. It con- sisted mainly of tableaux and interludes of a classical character, in which the cultured singing and clever acting of the performers, aided by bright scenic effects and artistic costumes, were of ;a very high order of merit. The programme opened with an overture executed in masterly style by Dr. J. C. Bridge, who also skilfully played the accompaniments throughout. Then came the popular song Soldiers in the Park" from A Runaway Girl," of which Miss Ethel Sandford gave a spirited and vivacious rendering. She was piquantly attired a la militaire, and had the lively co-operation of a number of comrades in the persons of other pupils of the Queen's School. The song was, in fact; tire most popular item of the evening, and was repeated by request at a later stage. Another highly effective feature was Tennyson's Dream of Fair Women," described as an interlude with violin and piano- forte accompaniment. A very picturesque tableau depicted the poet's vision of the fair women of poetic and historical tradition in a sylvan wood. There were Helen of Troy (Miss Ethel Hobgen), Iphigenia (Miss K. White- house), Cleopatra (Miss Cecily Parker), Jephtha's Daughter (Miss Ella Douglas), Fair Rosamond (Miss G. Thompson), Margaret Roper (Miss A. Cooper Scott), Joan of Arc (Miss Alice Taylor), and Eleanor of Castile (Miss Muriel Broadbent). The song of Jephtha's Daughter commencing The torrent of hallow'd Israel" was rendered with much sweetness and charming expression by Miss Ella Douglas, who gives promise of mak- ing her mark in the vocal world. A pleasing variety followed in the shape of a gypsy dance by Miss M. D. Tait, who appeared in the romantic character of Fedalma, and gave a graceful and sprightly exhibition. Another piece from Tennyson followed-an adaptation from (Enone," in which Paris delivers his historic judgment upon the charms of the three Olympian goddesses. Miss M. V. Taylor represented the nymph. Miss Muriel Broadbent pourtrayed Paris, and the Misses Ethel Hobgen, Margaret Broadbent, and M. Ford, the three fair' goddesses, the last-named appearing as the lady of Paris's choice. Miss Edith Powles gave an appropriate song. In the next tableau Miss Gladys Deilt depicted A Greek Sorceress," her life-like representation makingla most effective picture, and being warmly applauded. Another subject lending itself to artistic treatment was that of Nausicaa playing at ball with her maidens, as seen by the shipwrecked Ulysses, Miss Cecily Parker, an accomplished and versatile artiste, with whose clever work on the "boards" the local public is thoroughly familiar, adorned the part of the daughter of King Alcinous, and she had as her maidens, the Misses Margaret Broadbent, Muriel Broadbent, Mabel Dickson, M. Ford, G. Thompson, M. V. Taylor, and K. Whitehouse. The Four Maries," the celebrated ladies-in- waiting of Mary Queen of Scots, figured in another pretty tableau, in which the elaborate costumes of the day were reproduced with almost faultless accuracy. The characters were impersonated by Miss Edith Powles, who, as Mary Hamilton, contributed another acceptable song, Miss M. Brandrath (Mary Beaton), Miss L. Darbyshire (Mary Seaton), and Miss H. Dent (Mary Carmichael). Miss Mabel Dickson depicted Elaine watching Sir Lancelotte's shield with charming effect, and the capital programme concluded with a tableau representing Britannia and Her Empire. Mrs. W. Davies impersonated Britannia, and eleven ladies were attired in suitable costumes, representing our colonies and possessions. The picture evoked a warm burst of enthusiasm, and the audience cordially joined in the singing of Rule Britannia. It should be stated that the Woodland Glade" and the scenery for Ransicaa had been specially painted for these tableaux by Mr. T. Walmsley Price.

MOLD. TwENTy-ONA POUNDS IN Two HOURS.—On Saturday evening a jumble sale was held at the National Schools towards the defraying of church expenses. The proceedings commenced at 5.30, and at 7.30 almost the whole of the stock had been disposed of, the sum realised therefor amounting to 921 10s. 6J. The following were the stall holders and assistants :—The Revs. J. P. Poole Hughes, vicar, and Evan Jones and Herbert Evans (curates), Miss Trubshaw, the Misses Musgrave, the Misses Catherill, Miss Williams, Miss Edwards, Mrs. Rowden, Misses James, the Misses Thomas (Pentre), Miss Bailie Hamilton, Miss Smith, Miss Cartwright, Mrs. Boosie, Miss Dykens, Miss Bradley, Mrs. VaughanoMiss J. E. Fletcher, Miss Hackman, and Mr. J. Hughes.

TARVIN. UNITED TEMPERANCE AND BAND OF HOPE SOCIETY.-A meeting under the auspices of this society took place in the Public Hall on Monday night. The attendance was not quite so good as usual, owing probably to the wintry weather. An excellent programme was well sustained by members and friends. Mrs. Cheeseman and Mr. Richardson (of Chester) delivered addresses. Recitations were also given by Harriet Gleave, Lizzie Jackson, and Lizzie Nield, and a song was capitally rendered by Mr. Wm. Moore. lhe choir sang several melodies during the evening. HOME AND FOREIGN MISSIONS.—On Wednes- day night the annual missionary meeting took place in the Primitive Methodist Chapsl under the presidency of Mr. A. E. Sadler. The Rev. W. Albert read the report, which shewed that the total income from all sources for the year wasX44,337 12s. 9d., an increase on last year ofZ2,677 18a, The Rev. J. Stark attended as deputation and gave a stirring address on The Enterprise of the Christian Church." The local income amounted to £11 17s, lid., made up as follow s:-Collections, JE3 14s. 2d.; Miss Jackson's box, £2 6s. 7d.; collecting cards, H. Hignett, 17s. 4d.; W. Jackson, 17a.; R. Jackson, 14s. Id.; M. E. Jeffs, 10s. Id. smaller amounts 92 17s 3id. SALE OF WORK.—A sale of work was held at

I BUCKLEY. the Mill-lane Schoolroom on Tuesday evening in aid of the Tabernacle trust fund. Mr. W. Newton, Drury-lane, opened it at six p.m., and the sale proceeded briskly. A first-class coffee supper was provided, and a large number partook of it. During the evening solos, &c., were given at intervals. MR. HERBERT LEWIS, M.P., ON DisESTABLISII- MENT.—Mr. J. Herbert Lewis, M.P., addressed a crowded meeting at Buckley on Wednesday, under the auspices of the Liberation Society. Mr. Lewis, who was cordially received, said it was difficult amid the clash of arms to discuss questions of domestic reform like disestablish- ment, but the fight for religious equality had been going on for centuries. The cause had a long and glorious roll of martyrs and sufferers, and although it had received a check the move- ment was again recovering strength, and it would yet be heard of as an irresistible force. (Applause.) Those who believed that the connection between Church and State was unsound in principle and unjust in operation had not the least intention of oeasing to work for religious equality or of abating their demand that every creed should be placed on the same footing in the eyes of the law. If the general election of 1892 had not settled it one way, so far as Wales was concerned, neither did the general election of 1895 settle it the other way. Time was on the side of those would free the Church from State control, and they were bound to win in the end. Wherever disestablishment had been tried, in Ireland, America, Australia, or elsewhere, it had proved a success. Nobody would now dream of setting up an established church in any new country added to the Empire. For the sake of religion and State alike, and in the best interests of both, the sooner disestablish- ment came the better. If the Church were to throw herself frankly upon the free-will offerings of the laity, and would give them a fair share of power, there would be such an outpouring of service and loyalty that Church- men would unite with Nonconformists in rejoicing at the removal of a great stumbling- block in the way of spiritual progress and brotherhood.

Chester Stock aitd ijgs- Reported by Messrs. WIRMAIBT, JONES A Co.. 29, Eastgate Row (North). Chester. CONSOLS 99J Bank BATE y £ eaent Chester Corpora*' -ivffjiiO tiou 3J Irredeemable Stock Chester Corpora- pat tion 3 Redeemable Stock Chester Gas Com- ^5^,230 paoiy 10 A Ordinary Stock T~C-170 7% B&C „ „ iSs-aoo „ „ .,7% Con. Pref. Stock Chester Water- 1qr_190 works Co 74 Consolidated Stock 7 New Ordinary Stock, 1st and 2nd moieties „ 6 £ 10 Perpet'l. Pref. _,j8 Shares, fully paid tLtw'd'u & District n»t Water Co £ 10 Shares, fully paid Nat. Prov. Bank 7 of England Ltd. £ 75 Shares, £ 1010s. paid 7 Do. do £ 60 Shares, £ 12 paid North aud South aai.—361 Wales Bank Ltd. £ 40 Shares, £ 10 paid cu'l—^ Parr's Bank Ltd. £ 100 Shares, £ 20 paid Liverpool Union Bank, Ltd. filOO Shares, £ 20 paid Lloyd's Bank Ltd. £ 50 Shares, £ 8 paid Halik ot .Liverpool 39i-S9-t Limited £ 100 Shares. £ 12 10s paid British Law, Life, Fire lusurauce ,1'- i Liuait»d £ 10 Shares, JBI paid Chester Boat Co., ,11-}j Limiie-i MI0 Shares, fully paid Chester Cocoa .5t House Co., Ltd, 25 II £ 4 „ Al5 „ „ Chester General pat Cemetery Co. £ 5 .fully paid ChesterGrosvenor Hotel Co.. Ltd. £ 20 „ „ „ 515 CUost'rNewMusio ..2 Hall Co., Ltd. £ 25 II Chest'r Northff'te Brewery <;o., Limited OrdinaryJBlOShares,fully pd • ,i 6% Pref. £ 10Shares,fully pd .-14 Chester Queeu Railway Hotel Jl Co., Ltd £ 20 Shares, fully paid lit tOO „ £ 10 „ 15 Chester Blossoms ll Hotel, Ltd £ 10 „ fully 101 Chester Steam « LauudryCo.,Ltd. CS II fully Chester Traimv'ys kJ} Co £ 10 fully Chester Kace Co., 000 Limited. gloo „ C75 195 Walkers, Pitrkert Co., Ltd £ 10 Shares, fully paid, 6 Cum. Pref Debentures Halkyn MimugCo. Limited £ 1 Shares, fully paid lu' Halkyu Drainage Co £ 10 Shares, fully pai.l East Halkyn Min- I iu<?Co., Ltd £ 1 15/- 1'/ South Lliilky nMin- ing do., Ltd. £ 1 fully £1 .181. M North Heudre Mining Co., Ltd. je2 10s. Shares, fully paid Bhosesinor Mine Limited R.I. II. fully p.ill Talnere lYTiiiiugCo. ll(i» Limited RI Or,]. I ally paid II £1 Pref. „ „ United Minera Co.. Limited .tl Orcl. II 17/6 paid -0'" Isle ofMan Minlug d Co., Ltd (Fox- .A! dale) Mines P.5 II II II ",2,8 Sol II 71 Prof., £ 17 Llanarmon Mining C. Ltd 21 Ord. fully paia £ 1 Pref., fully „ Garden Valley Gold Mining Co., Ltd., (California) £ 1 Shares, fully paid Wirral Railway 3% Debenture Stock Wirral Railw'ys Co. Limited £ 10 Ord. Shares, fully P»id >*

I Jlarto ant* JFatr0. I LA I LIVERPOOL CORN. TUESDAY.—Wheat, I business, white unchanged, red Jd. to Id. J I No. 1 Californian. 6s. 2d. to 6s. 2§<3.; I Duluth, old, 6s. ljd. to 6s. 2 £ d. Beans, & I 27s. 9d. to 28s. Peas, 5s. 5d. to 5s. 5 £ d. I unchanged; new white, 2s. 4d. to 2s. 6d.; 71. 1 and black, 2s. 2d. to 2s. 3d. Maize, |d. under Friday; mixed, 3s. 6Jd. to Flour, 6d dearer. „ g$i M SALFORD CATTLE, TUESDAY. — Cattle quality satisfactory. Sheep 9,368, trade tr slow. Calves 102, prices favouring buyers. tions Cattle, 5d. to 7 £ d.; sheep, 6d. to calves, 5d. to nd. A large supply of pigs in demand. LONDON CATTLE, MONDAY.—For the FO^ following1 the great market day there was \e(v supply ot beasts, a good many of which unsold on Thursday last, and a few fresh pje$ Norfolks, and runts arrived. All descripti''11 with a very slow trade at about Less demand for fat bulls and rough cattl0' jgj. prices easier. Top value in primest Scotch j9' per 81b. Sheep supply chiefly downs breds for best quality wethers rates firm- grades met with a slower trade, rates being easier. Ewes 2d. per 81b. lower. Very ^,1 demand for pigs. Prices Beef, 3s. to 4s. mutton, 3s. 4d. to 5s. lOd.: pork, 2a. 2d. to 4S" 81b. LIVERPOOL CATTLE, MONDAY.— a smaller supply of cattle. Demand goO lrge: prices generally lower than last week. A number of sheep. A poor demand, and lower for everything. Prices:-Beef, 7d. to mutton, 84d. to 5d. per lb, MANCHESTER HAY AND STKAW, M Hay, 4fd. to 5|d.; clover, 5§d. to 6d.; Lincoln, 7d.; straw, wheat, 3d.; ditto, Oet, to 3^d. per stone. BRIDPORD WOOL, MONDAY.—In consel e$ of the war news this market has lost excited tone, but values have been quite una" Fine merinoes and all classes of crossbred^ f very stiff, and top makers are quite cont await the approach of the next London sales«^J» a renewed demand is anticipated. remain firm. Yarn and piece trade activo. CHESTER CATTLE, THURSDAY. — small supply of cattle at to-day's fair, bu smaller demand. Prices, however, well maintained throughout, and several unsold which would have changed hands holders been inclined to make a slight coa°etifi0,>l but again, in some cases, sellers who were ft to clear out, accepted bids which would refused a week ago. Quotations as f°l'.° £ V" Milch cows, £ 14 to £ 20; calvers, £ 12 t«.jfp< barrens. £ 10 to £ 12; heifers, £ 8 to £ 13! £ 5 to £ 8. No sheep or fat stock in the ni»rK CUESHJRE BUTTER AND EGG, Liberal delivery of home dairy produce markets, and meeting with fully an demand. New-laid eggs slightly easier. 4^ quotations :—Stockport (Friday): Butter, i^y); per lb.; eggs, 6 for Is. Altrincham Butter, Is. 4d. and Is. 5d. per lb.; egg3» 1s< for Is. Macclesfield (Tuesday): Butter, cre and is. 4d. per lb.; eggs, 6 and 7 for Is. # elg; (Friday): Butter, Is. 3d. and Is. 4d. per lb* 1J. p? 7 for Is. Sandbach (Thursday): Butter, Is'-ig. lfc.; eggs, 7 for Is. Congleton: Butter, and Is. 5d. per lb.; eggs, 13 for 2s. Butter, Is. 4d. per lb. eggs, 6 for Is. ^ai for Butter, Is. 4d. and Is. 5d. per lb.; eggs, t$■' Knutsford Butter, Is. 4d. and Is. 5d. P eggs, 5 and 6 for Is. Runcorn Butter, Is- .3 y lb.; eggs, 6 for Is. Chester Butter, l8, lb.; eggs, 6 and 7 for Is. CHESTER CORN, SATURDAY. — market continues quietly steady, w no^fls supplies, for the season. No change to prices, any business passing being at ^c^ current a week since. Beans and oats ffl steady, with a limited trade. Barley 9 3d. P-n little or nothing doing. American 1 2401b. dearer. Foreign wheat also has ad** value during present week. Quotations ssw. ° 0. (i S. ». S. D.J 8. ''TO 0 Q Wheat, white. per 751b. 0 0to4 2:0 J: .— 0 "Wheat, red „ 751b. 4. 0 — 4 1$„ Malting Barley. „ 601b. 0 0 — 0 01 0 ( Grinding do 641b. 0 0 — 0 0; 0 0 n Oats 461b.1 2 2 — 2 6 0 5 0 Beans „ 801b.| 0 0 — 4 6 5 •» 0 Indian Corn 2401b.' 0 0 —10 0; 0

SAUGHALL. a< JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY.—The JU versary of the Grove Chapel was ce*X0 cb*P,j, Wednesday, when the members of l sat down to a substantial tea in the In the evening a well attended wee n b Oro, held, Mr. Peter Stephen of Afollitlg 3fes the chairman. Addresses were given y G. T. Tickle, D. Pierce, W. Stephen, a V.j Coplestone, Thomas Davies, Preeio1aSheeo 0*?^ Roberts. The attendance would larger but the heavy snowfall had ran roads almost impassable.

STRETTON. illqtleot SUDDEN DEATH OF A LABOUBEB.- net) 9.1 » ( was held by Mr. C. Bate (county °0t?o^ oD ~Tg, Carden Arms, Tilston, on Wednesday body of a farm labourer named ^o8^j1arfcott /'s 60 years of age, who belonged to Aldford, and who died suddenly xt»P?e ^ie farm, Stretton, on the 12tb instant. g0 that deceased had been in poor heal years, and early on Tuesday mornin&^jj fro the farm, he was seen to suddenly Xy and assistance had to be secured carry him inside the house, w^e^?„rndo, ately expired.—Dr. Parker, of from j that in his opinion the deceased diea ret.ur6^g" I of the heart's action.—lhe caaB verdict of Death from Da accordingly. We

ELLIS DAVIES answer every com wjtjj0ut same day. You receive your No slackness.—7, Bridge-street, r* Printed and published for and u and North Wales Newspaper JAMES ALBEBT BIliCHALL, at tne of CD" Office, 8, Bridge-street, in the WKDirsssAr, December 20, 1899.