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PUBLISHED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT. WHO GIVETH THIS WOMAN ? By WILLIAM LE QUEUX, I Author of "WbQ9Q Findeth a Wile," "The Idol of the Town,' "Tae Man from Downing Street," The Seven Secrets," "The Closed Book," etc., etc. COPYRIGHT. I CHAPT-i,4-,A 11. GUILTY, OR NUT GUILTY? I I I r The light buoyancy of youth had axea iiora UoCl- facc-, leaving her countenance drawn and haggard ao. with levered step*, aho paced tho \hiw and gold saroon with frantic footsteps- 1 Indeed, so agitated had. sne becomo that I j feu to wondering whether tnere was not a grader Loris^uenco boinnd the iocs of her letters. Sho leared exposure, i-iiat waD certain. In fact it; struck me more tnan onoe as i zilu,d tneio wit- ¡ nessing her perplexity, that she had some vague suspicion that I V;;1.:> there for the purpose ot levying blackmail upon her. 1 was a stranger—uiid tHe UIUY wiLUo^s against iwr uddonÅY I recollected that it would be in her interests it my silence could be atcurod. And yet, trom her despondent attitude and the horror in which she held the memory of that grey NovemDer attcrnoon, it seemed at the sarno timo that it had been she who had attempted to save the man who had fallen beneath the coward blow of the assassin—tne man who had been tricked to his death by a woman. Presently, when stie grew calmer again, she halted before me breathie&s, her wnite chest heaving, hor hands trembling, and asked: Wnat did they discover at tho inquiry. What do the police know?" I related to her all t.hat had taken place in tniat upstairs ioom in the police section iOU," just as I have already described it to you. "And then they searched for me, I suppose. Thqoo letters, of oourse, gave them the clue. Ah! Fool that I wa* not to have destroyed them! It would have been better," I agreed. And yet iot Í3 permitted to a woman to chefwh pieaaant memories," sho said, almost mechanically. "Men can cast their love asiae as easily as an old giove, but a woman if she really loves can never absolutely torge< no I mat,ter hew changed may be her social position or how many years may oiapse." And sighing, sho added, Ah, Mr. Hewerdine, you are not a woman, and you can never. understand what a woman suffers when her love is forbidden to her." Was she alluding to the difference in her social status with that .f her lover'! I remembered tho tragic bitterness of those letters—how her lover had sorrowfully accepted the inevitable when he had learnt the truth as to who she really was. Those letters told their own said story, j Beneath that gay exterior there beat a broken heart. ) Her tearful eyes told me so. Sho tried to speak, but a lump rcee in her throat, and she bc-came overcome with emotion. That sho was a patrician-the daughter oi some nob'o house, I felt assured. If she were not, the Home Office would assuredly not have placed the seal of secrecy upon all those oonnected with the dis- covory of the strange affair in Bloomsbury. When I sa.w you at the window. I said you were in evening dress—and it was afternoon. Why were you attired liko that?" I enquired, more because I was at a loss for something to say than for anything else Yes. I remember," she responded slowly. It must havo struck you as strange. I had to cire, quickly, too, in order to escape you." "The mariner in which you left the house puzzled us all," I declared. Your rap;d dis- appearance was marvellous." Site srnihd very sadly, but did not explain how sho had made her exit from that house of silence. And the man who gave you warning," I said. The little old man who stood on the pavement on the on'os't'? oido of the way and waved his hand to you. Who was he?" A friend-on-o to whom I am greatly indebted. At that moment he gave me warning, and thus saved mo from falling into the hands of the police. Had it not been for him I might have hoen plaoed under arrest for by the look of your faoo I know that you believed me to be guilty." I regarded—and still regard—your presence in tha.t room as a suspicious circumstance," was my bold reply. I spoke perfectly frankly, and s ho apparently appreciated my outspokenness. I I admit it—it was suspicious," she declared. Ah what would I not have given had I been forewarned of what was to happen there. A word from mo would have prevented that awful tragedy—a word would have crushed ihe ingenious conspiracy. And you say that he actually had those letters of mine upon him—those letters which tell the truth It seems incedible. j bsiieved," she added, I believed myself safe- guarded from scandal and exposure, but what you tell me shews mo in what serious peril I now am. And yet you say you will be my friend?" "I am anxious to assist- you in any way, 1 assured her with a fencncy that was within my heart, for I now saw that sh e was an unhappy and distressed woman; notwithstanding that hor position in the social scale compelled her to travel incognita. Love is the leveller of all. Every woman entertains a great passionate affec- tion for a man once in her lifetime, and be she cook or countess, draper's assistant or duchess, her heart throbs with the se.me ardour and the same devotion The beautiful woman besfore me, magnificent :n hor mad frenzy of grief and fear, held horror- stricken by the recollection of that fateful hour, and dreading lest those letters might causo the exposure of her secret, stood with her white hands clasped before her, her pointed chin resting upon her chest. She seemed as though she de- sired to confide in mo, and yet hesitated to do so because I was a stranger and unknown. Tc elucidate the mystery would be to clear away the cloud that had so suddenly fallen upon my life, for had not tho weird unaccountable voice of Twineham promised me success if I exercised sufficient patience? But the warning? The voice had told mo to avoid the woman of the dark hair! This woman before me had dork hair! Could the unaccountable voice of the unseen have been referring to her ? And yet when I reflected I found myself wondering whether that voice was not after all a more chimera of my imagination. I gazed at the oval perfect face, and pondered deeply. Then, aa she afcood near me gazing again into the fire, I exclaimed slowly and dis- tinctly- In that house a second discovery was made. Are you aware what was hidden there?" No. What?" she inquired with quick in- terest. In a few brief words I explained how the police had discovered that gruo-jorr.o evidence of a second crime. j "Horrible!" she gasped. "Did you actually see it yourself?" I did," was my reply. Nloreover, I have oreover. I have a.j photograph of it-a picture taken by the police | in order to try and establish the dead woman's id." And from my pocket I took an en- velope containing tho unmounted photograph which Courtland had given me. The instant her eyes fell upon it she snatched it from me. "My God!" she cried, glaring at it. "Why, it's she! Eileen! Ah! what false treachery! Then she fell their victim And sho instinctively plaoed her hand upon her heart, as though to still its fevered throbbing. Mr. Hewerdine," she exclaimed, after a pause in which sho endeavoured to preserve her self- possession "Teil me exactly in what circum- stances the discovery was made. I—had no idea of this." I explained in detail the manner in which the grutssomo relic was brought to light, while, still holding the photograph in her hand, she glanced at it from time to time, as though fascinated by the closed eve,s and drawn expressionless features of that inanimate countenance "Sho has fallen a victim, without a doubt, my \YJmpanion said. She ha? b(?en cruelly murdered, just as he has be?n! Have the pol' 'w any idea of her identity? Tell me, because this is most important." None as far as I know. But," I added, "who is she? Eileen-who" She hesitated, glancing again at the gruesome picture. Eiloon-tliat is all wa.s her vague answer. You mean that you refuse to tell me her other name?" I remarked, somewhat annoyed. I can see no good to be served by its being made public," she replied, meohanicaily. "They have killed her, and for some reason, at present obscure, the evidence of their crime has been preseived. For what motive I cannot imagine, save that it will serve to convict them." Then there is more than one assassin, and you are aware of their identity?" I remarked, quickly. You could denounce them to the police, if you so desired?" And imperil myIf! No, no," she answered decisively. You surely would not wish me to do that?" But it is only just that the assassins should be punished!" I exclaimed, for I was all anxiety to learn the truth of the tragedy, and its connec- tion with the little old man whose appearance had so exactly resembled that of Thomas Norreys. Ah! I quite agree," she said in a tone more calm. "There has been a foul conspiracy by which a man and a woman have lost their lives; vet, after all, it is not really so very surprising," she added, as though speaking to herself. "They are relentless." "You are in fear of them." I suggested. "Not of them. but of exposure," ShA dioc l ared frankly. "Those letters in the hands of the polioo-eannot I get them back by any mc-am?" "Ah 1 I doubt it very much," I said "Never- theless, I don't see tii at you have much to fear of their exposure, for the police will never divulge them." "Ah! Mr. Heweixline, you don't understand my position." she; erie-Ai, desperately. "I cannot afford to risk exposure in this affair. And yet my hands are tied. I am helpless." "Why not toll me tho truth in confidence, and let mo assist you? The two police officers who have the investigations in hand are. my friends. We can, most probably, arrange matters." "Perhaps so," she answered with a sigh. "But even then, your assistance, however well meant, could be of uo avail to me." "Than I regTet it very much, Miss Tesloff," was my &n.??w*?r. "I know you are in dee? distress— thai verod- f?u"' of t? a.??? ar.? bt?t?rty pain- t ful to you, and my only object is to render you a service." "And at the same time gain knowledge, of the secret? she added. "Yes, I admit it. I desire to know who was that Htlo old man ivho gave you warning." "Why? "Because a.n hour or so afterwards he died—an unnatural death." "What:" she cried. "Do you actually mean ?' W h,U fhe o n to sa.y that they killed him also?'' "He is dead, and buried Ho was found in Oxford-street in a dying condition, and after death it was discovered that the causa was poisoning by antimony." "Then they killed b-ira-ln order that their arc ret should be preserved, she uried, hoarsely. "Oh, this is too awful. I never dreamed that their threats would GVef 00 cairied into effect. Tha.t their cunning was equal to that of the very devil himself I was well aware, for I myself have alre-ady had some experience of their evil deeds but that they would secure their safety by secretly killing the only man who knew the truth, I never dreamed. I always thought they his friends. Tell me, how and when was be dis- covered." I explained to her, and she listened with a,il. anxiety to my narrative. When I had concluded sho said: "Then the whole affair is still a coml"Letc niVo- tery to the police?" "Cül't1tinly.' "They have diaooTe-ped Absolutely nothing^ "Except your own connection with the affair by means of those letters found upon the dead man. Her jaw fell. Exposure of that private corre- spondence seemed: to be her only fear. "Yes,' she admitted. "Those lottei-I was a fool-a very great fool not to have destroyed them. But, I suppose a woman's misfortunes generally have their genesis in her sentiment." And -ho turned her fine eyes upon me, looking me full in the face. "But if you hesitate to tell me the truth con- cerning the affair, Miss Tesloff, you will slir, ly gratify my curiosity by telling me the name of tho old man who watched outside in the stre-et." "I would most readily if I knew his name. Only I am in ignoranoe of it." "But just now you said that he was a fri, end I exclaimed, suspicious of such an evasive reply. "So he was. But I only knew him as the associ- ate. of the others—and never knew his real name. They called him Mr. Williams." "You are sure that his name was not Norreys. and that he lived at Twineham, in Norfolk. I 11 askod, gravely, regarding her intently. She started quickly as I uttered the name, but next instant smiled calmly, and denied all know- lodge of evr having heard it before. CHAPTER XVIII. j DESCRIBES WHAT TOOK PLACE IN THE 1 TROOADERO. It was nearly midnight when I left that pretty white and gold salon of the oharming woman who preserved her incognito beneath that foreign- soundiag- name. I parted from her with the distinct impression that she was the cleverest, and yet tho most in- genious woman, I had ever met- My experience of women of the upper class had certainly not b.xm a very wide one, yet surely those of the middle classes are, as far as shrewdness and d plon-uicv aro conoerned. quite the equals of th ir mo: for- t'mate sisters, and are certainly their superiors as j far as the standard of morality is conee-inecl. But this is a plain, unvarnished narrative of fact, into which tho alleged shortcoming of what t does not ent--r. N;tiI Ca is known as tha "smart set" does not enter. Natica Tesloff was a lady by birth and education. Of that I was convinced. Yet whether she were impli- cated in the assassination of that young man in London, I could not. make up my mind. That she had deliberately deceived me in assort- ing ignorance of the name of Norreys I was convinced, yet when I reflected I saw that it was impossible that the man who had dkd in the police-cell could be Norroys himself. The fact was established that there wero two men made up to resemble each other exactly- One had died and the other still lived. Norreys took surreptitious journeys to London. Why? If they vveije with honest purpose he surety would have made no seer ey of them. I mounted to my room and sat for a long- time pondocing before turning in. T10 maid, Mitchell, had, I think, eyed me with some wonder, for at eleven o'clock she had timidly tapprd at tho door of tho salon to inquire if her mistress wanted anything more, and was promptly dismissed. Was it possible, I wondered, to obUvui from tho maid knowledge as to v.-lia her mistress really was? Was she the woman of the dark hair again-t whom the mysterious Voice had giv-T, me such strange Nyal-iiiig., The rnoie I reflected upon this remarkable affair, with all its many phases of tragedy and mystery, the more utteriy inexplic- ablo the. onigma became. One thing I had decided upon. Miss Tasloff's I attitude did not altogether please me. I doubted her, more because of her refusal to admit her knov/l dge of Norreys than anything else and for this reason I resolved to possess myself in patienue and watch her movements. If she were entirely innocent of the crime, why, indeed, had that wizened man in the street given her such frantic warning? There is an old saying at Scotland Yard that whore theie's a murder thofet is a witness. Was it not Fate that had sent that heavy shower to compel me to take sholter in that unsuspic ous doorway? Fate that decreed that I should be tho discoverer of that crime.? I had lhrown my whole soul into the work of investigation, and nefused to be thwarted, even by thi3 woman, whose high position made it im- pprative that the Homo SEcreta: y should withhold the truth from the public, and so shield .her from suspicion. Next morning I loiter-d in tho hotel on the chance of meeting her, but she- did not make her appearanoe. My friend, the retired general, found me, and was as fu 1 of gossip as eve-, but I manag d to escape h'm. aud after luncheon as- cended to the door of h -r rooms and rapped. Mite lie!I answered plo.ptly, but in re-ply to my question said n-i_v quest, &,L, Rom-o early this morning, -)?Ty ra?stress lc-P, early th,,5 mom i n, "Left" I ejaculated "Where has she gone?" "To London. I She said she would return in about ten days and that I was to re- main heie for oidets f- otn her." "Then she it by the Luxe train for Calais, at eight til's morning, 1 suppose?" "Yes. sir "And tire lady—tri' elderly lady?" "She i as gone with K- r. I hesitated a moment. tl.>*n said in a tone of confidence: I want to speak to )ou privately, Mitchell," a.nd my hand sought an English sovereign in my vest pockot. "Tho fact :a. I m \ery anxious to le!.rn your mistress's name. I ha^e a bet about it, you know—a bet of ten pounds, I added, laughing. "vou'll never learn it "Well, s:r." she fpl?ed, ''you'll never learn it from m2'. My m stre s's name is no conoern of anyone, except herself." "Ah I suppose you've been some years in her service? I vntured, disappointed. "Ten years, sir." "And you refuse to tell me who she really is?" I remarked, still nng-ering the coin. "I do was her decided answer. "She's too good a mistress to m for me to betray her." "Betray That's a strange word. One. only betrays people who've done wrong. What wrong has she done, pray? "None that I know of." The girl laughed, and although I tri-ed by every means in my power to learn thi- real name- of Natica Tesloff, she steadily refused to toll me or to accept the sovereign. with rnc, so a ff,-t b iv, The. woman who had chatted with me so affably, and whoao anxiety had been so marked at mention of tho affair in Montagu-street had suddenly left Rome, and she had fled from me. The hall- porter confirmed I statement. She had (i r vel_t to th d st?ttenient. She li?d driven to the station in company with her elderly companion, and Pietra, the hotel omnibus con- ductor, had obtained for them two supplements for the train de-luxe, the train that runs twice weekly direct to Paris. She had hastened back to London. But why? The reason I determined upcn discovering; therefore, at eleven that night I entere d the sleeping car of the mail train tor Yans, and Pat an hour later turned into bed in my narrow little compartment, and was soon lulled to sleep by the rolling and rocking of the train .as it sped across the wide fever marshes of the Maremms, northward to Pisa. Four days later I was walking along Shafte"- bury-avenue about the luncheon hour, and. I turned into the T-rocadero, mainly attracted by its brightness and music. I had taken my seat at a table in the crowded grill-room, ordered my chop, and was waiting in patience for it .n, in p 0, ti(?Ince for it while the orchestra was playing the latest popu- lar waltz, when a tall, powerfully-built, elderly man, who was passing as though in search of a seat, turned suddenly to me, placing his hand upon a vacant chair at my table, saying, with a foreign accent: "Will you permit me?" Certainly," I replied, for in an instnnt I reoognised having seen his face before with its bristly grey hair and short beard, six days ago in the Grand Hotel at Rome. It was the dis- tinguished-looking Russian whom Natica Tes- loff had entertained at dinner—the man named Jakovski. He glanced quickly at me with his sharp grey eyes. and smiled slightly. "Ah. I see, m'sieur, this recognition is mutual. Eh?" he remarked, with an easy air of confidence, as he opened his serviette, and spread it upon his knees. He was very well dressed, I noticed, and wore upon the little finger of his left hand a beau- tiful sapphire ring. His upstanding hair and the cut of his l clothes gave him a distinctly foreign appearance. We met in Rome a few days ago," I re- marked. "Exactly," answered the man who, accord- ing to my friend the general, spent a changeful i life in the fashionable Continental watering places, and who possibly was something of an adventurer. And it is a good fortune which leads to this encounter to-day. I wish to speak to you." You mean, that's why you followed me here," I said, convinced that the man had traced me to London for some purpose. Accidentally to meet a gentleman is not to follow," he remarked in a tone of mild reproach. M'sieur is somewhat too ready to jump at ill- formed conclusions." I glanced at the man again, and recollected that he was a confidential friend of the beautiful woman known as Tesloff. Well, I asked. Why do you wish to see me?" He bent across the table towards me confi- dentially, and said in a low tone, first glancing about him to re-assure himself he was not over- heard, "I have found you in order to give you a word of ad yioe-from her—you know whom I mean?" Miss Tesloff Yes. She has seat me to you to urge you to relinquish certain inquiries upon which you are engaged," he said. "Believe me you will never get at the truth, and to continue will only be seriously to imperil yourself." "Imperil myself," I eChoed. "How?" Recollect, you are the only witness," the Rus- sian said, mysteriously, fixing his odd grey eyes upon mine. If you were—well, if you di^d it would be to the distinct advantage of certain per- sons. Now do you understand me?" I understand, sir," I exjeiaimed, red spots of anger shewing on my cheeks, that you threaten me wi,h death if I continue my endeavour to br.ng the guilty person or persons to justice! Surely it is ratner dangerous for you to try and preserve secrecy by threats?" Not half so dangerous as you own position," he sneered fingering his gloves upon the table. "Forgive me tor saying it, m's.eur, but you are a fool. You have put your head into the noose, and it only requires the unseen hand of oertain persons to draw it tight-w," and with his hands he made gesture of pulling a rcpe in opposite directions. So they would strangle me liko that —— 7" I laughed, for at that moment I was inclined to treat his threat in a jocular spirit. Weil, let them try. It will be the worse for anyone who lays their hands upon mo-depend upon it. We are in England—not in Russia," I added, in order to let him know that I was aware of his nationality. "Ah!" he exclaimed, impatiently. "You are foolish—very foolish. Cannot you see that there are reasons, distinct reasons why this lady should be protected—and not hunted down as y-cu are hunting her? Can you not-" "I am not hunting her," I interrupted. "Far from it. I am merely endeavouring to obtain knowledge of the truth." That you will never succeed in doing?" he said. I looked at him and instantly took a dislike to him. Why?" I have already told you," he replied. You are in peril." Because she is determined that the secret shall be preserved," I remarked, smiling. As far as she is concerned it is imperative that the secret shall never be exposed. She asks me to tell you that she relies upon your good nature—your chivalry towards a heipless woman. I have already offered her my services, but she has .refused them," I said, rather piqued. She has denied to me what I know to be the actual truth." Whatever denials she has given have been in your own interests, he responded, suavely. Remember you do not know her sufficiently to form an adequate judgment upon her motives. to form an a d equate ju( l Remain patient, I beg of ycu, on her behalf. Do not seek to tear aside the veil which hides the truth, for by so doing nothing but evil can result to her-as well as to yourself. For her sake, monsieur, I beg of you," he added, imploringly, leaving the food he had ordered untoucked. But the affair in Montague-street closely con- cerns myself," I declared. And if it does, is it not better to remain quiet and enjoy your inheritance-for you see I know all about your past, than to seek to bring m sfcrtune even destruction, upon yourself, as well as upon an innocent woman?" Innocent t" I cried. Can she prove it? Was it not she who enticed that unfortunate young fellow to the house where he met his death by a coward's blow?" Then after a moment's pause I resolved, upon a chance shot, and added, Was not the man, Norreys, posted outside in order to give warning. The effect of my inquiry was almost electrical. The manner of the mysterious Russian instantly changed, for he saw I know the identity of at least one of the conspirators. He had believed that I was in utter ignorance, but what I knew was to him evidently very disconcerting, A dark, sinister look crossed his grey features, but next instant his hard face relaxed into a calm smile, as though perfectly confident in his own power to thwart me. But the man's evil glance did not escape ma, notwithstanding his studied politeness. I knew | instinctively that this bristly-haired Russian, the 1confidant of Natica Tesloff, meant mischief. (To be continued.)
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| PASSIVE RESISTERS & THEIR VOTES IMPORTANT DECISION. Two appeals from the decisions of Revising Barristers disallowing the voted of Passive Resisters. because they had not paid that portion of the Poor- rate which would be devoted to educational purposes, were heaid on Friday before a Divisional Court of the King's Bench. After considerable argument, the Lord Chief Justice and Justices Kennedy and Ridley held that the barristers had taken the correct view of the law, and dismissed the appeals. The Lord Chief Justice said the Education Rate, for the purposes of the Registration Acts, was a borough rate. payable out of the borough fund. The decision at which the barristers had arrived seemed to be in accordance with commonsenee. In the first place, a man should not be allowed to embarrass local authorities by saying that he objected to pay for county purposes, or educational purposes, or any other purposes, a portion of a rate. To say that a person who was liable to pay, and who was properly assessed, could decline to pay mote than he liked in the pound was a contention, so far as he knew, without authority, and it certrinly had no principle. This was not a q.;e.-tion which affected only persons who objected to the Education Act it was a question affecting all persons who said that they had paid their Poor Kate, and declined to pay other money which was chargeable to thePo Rate according to law. He therefore tho;'r,tit tue decisions of the Revising Barristers in tin;e two eases were perfectly right, and that the appeals must be dismissed.
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THE VERDICT OF SCIENCE ON BILE BEANS. .oL PROVED SUPERIOR BY ANALYSIS AND TESTS. REPORT OF A SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL. That leading scientific journal, Science Siftings," has just made an unsolicited analysis and examina- tion of Chas. Forde's Bile Beans (see No. ()7G, Oct. 1st), and says We have satisfied ourselves that Bile Beans are of purely vegetable origin. Our laboratory experiments and practical tests have disclosed to us a valuable preparation excellent for con- stipation and as a regulator of the liver and bile. Bile Beans increase secretion in the whole of the digestive tract. When employed to relieve constipation they do not—as is the case with so many purgatives—cause after constipation. j There is no griping. They relieve flatulence, sick headache, and biliousness. May always be relied upon to rectify the overflow or insufficient flow of bile, and to lessen congestion of the stomach and intestines. Bile Beans are an excellent family medicine, and we award the certificate of merit to the Bile Bean Co. in respect of them. The above supports absolutely the claims we have long made for Bde Beans, and more convincing evidence of their merit could not be imagined. The verdict of Science Siftings, ,coincide-s with the verdict of the public. Five years ago Bile Beans were practically unknown in Britain. To- I day they are the favourite family medicine pre- ferred above all others as a cuie for liver complaint, indigestion, biliousness, constipation, and allied ailments. This is not merely our statement. It is pioved by thousands of unsolicited testimonials from people in all walks of life. What is the reason that Bile Beans are so rapidly replacing the old-fashioned preparations dating back fifty or sixty years, most of which contain some harmful mineial substance ? It is because Bile Beans are a scientific triumph, are compounded from the finest medicinal rootttn? herbs of the wonderful Australian Continent, made m the best equipped laboratories in the world, are mild in action, yet always effective, are suitable for the most delicate invalid, are convenient to take, are not too expensive for the working man and woman, are the best family medicine, and they cure. Larger quantity for the price is offered by some of the old fashioned remedies because large doses of them must be taken before any results are obtained. Quantity at a cheap price does not signify a good article. The vegetable ingredients in Bile Beans are so balanced and so highly concentrated that large doses are not necessary, consequently a box of Bile Beans is far more economical, because once cured by them you stay cured, and you do not acquire the pill-taking habit.
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THE CHESHIRE VICAR'S SAD END.— j The inhabitants practically of three parishes were present at Little Leigh Church on Saturday, to pay their last tribute to the memory of the vicar, whose fatal accident occasioned widespread grief. The funeral service, at which children, young and old men, and old women wept, was most touching. From the vicarage to the church and tht) grave the remains were borne by the wardens and elders of the church, while the clergy who officiated were Canon Maitland Wood, of Runcorn (who read the interment service), the levs. Canon Holme (Great Budworth), T. W. Sturges (Marston). the Hon. A. Cross (Strctton), J. Trampleasure (Whitley). Holden (Antrobus), etc. Representatives attended from the various parish councils, the Dutton Workhouse (of which deceased was chaplain), the schools, and other institutions. In a. quiet corner of the churchyard selected by the vicar years ago the body was laid. A very large number of floral offerings included wreaths from the scholars, teachers and parents, the churchwardens, the choir, the Girls' Friendly Society, and the members of the family. i
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lALL RIGHTS RESERVED.] I FASHION AND THINGS FEMININE. BY MISS IDA MELLER. I Several of the present fashions shew an utter disregard for the political situation. Wo wear tea-gowns, drossing-gowns and toilet jackets built on the lines of a Japanese Kimono, and exchange them for Russian coats of cloth or fur. Fashion is further ccsmopolitan in that American and Bretonno sailor hats are freely worn, and wo aro copying tho picturesquo modes of the days of the Directoire in our coats and hats. On the whole, fashion inclines to a neater, simpler style in out- door suits than has been noticeable lately. Cer- tainly the new fur ties inspire a far neater ap- pearanoe than the long stole of marabout floating over the arms and across the back in the absurd fashion that has prevailed during the past year— a fashion borrowed from olden days, when the gauze scarf or "shawl" thus carried was con- sidered a necessary part of tlw toilotc of a woman of fashion. The marabout stole, as it has been worn, has often hai the effect of giving a most unbecoming, draggled" appearance to the wearer (happily unconscious of the fact), and the neat little tie of Chinchilla or other fur that has. eomo in with winter fashions is unquestionably a better accompaniment to the tailor-made.At tho same time, the marabout stole is useful to those who cannot afford ostrich feathers for the neck and want something more dressy-looking than a tie. A GIRL'S EVENING DRESS. Among the many pleasures that dances and evening amusements generally bring with them is the delight of choosing a new frock, which is rendered quite a perplexing matter this season owing to the numerous new and fascinating fabrics offered for choice. For girls' weir, the tulles, chiffons spotted nets, soft eohennes, and paillette silks are charming, and all the new evening shades are reproduced, the palo delicate pinks and blues being, next to tho creams, the most becoming of all colours for girlish wear. But best of all for the girls is white. Ecru net veiling rose-pink has, however, charms, and pale champagne taffetas, and even palest green, Oriental satin or mousseline may be successfully manipulated for "sweet twenty-one." For the girl who will shortly be ordering a new frock for dances or other evening gaieties, I have in mind a pretty toilette, the original of which is realised in esprit net and coarse Maltese lace—or ts miita^ tion—ovor a pink silk slip, the net and lace bcaig dipped a pale cofteo colour. The becho bodice of not is supplemented by a short bolero of net and lace and at the waist is pink velvet-ribbon tied in a bow and springing upwards in a slanting direction, the same effect repeating itself at the back, where the velvet is caught at tho centre- waist with a small buckle of old paste. The sleeves fall awav from the shoulders, revealing the arms thereabouts. HOW TO CLEAN WHITE POM-POMS. ,I Tho simplest trimming tor a beaver or ieit nat is the big feather pom-pom in black, white, or colours, that fashion smiles upon. Wondrous'y becoming is its soft fluiffness, the charm of the whito pom-pom depending, of course, upon its absolute cleanliness. White pom-poms soil easily, but, they can be ccaned at home. The process consists in shaking them about in a lather of soap- powder and warm water for about five minutes, or until they appear to be clean. The pom-poms will present a sorry sight when taken from the water, and seem to bo nothing but a bundle of quids. Shake out the water, after rinsing them, and hold them near the ifre, gently unrolling the feathers and coaxing them into fluffiness as the Dom-Doms dry. FRESH AIR. It is impossible to set too high a value on the importance of fresh air, which is, in itself, a groat physician. I was reading, the other day. some remarks on this point, written by a medioil man, who laid great stress upon the importance of fresh air when fever prevails. "The poison- vapours of fever and other infectious diseases," observed the writer, are very deadly when in their greatest strength, but remain so for a very short time when left to the influences and ) operntions of fresh air. If they aro mixed with a groa!. abundance of it as they come out of tho mouths of sick people, they directly oeaso to be dangerous poisons. All that is neoessary to pr< vent infectious fevers from being communicated from person to person, by means of the breath, is to take care that fresh air is oontinually pa?s- ing through the sick room. Attendants and visitors may remain with comparative safety in feycr rooms if they keep all the doors and windows of the sick room open and are careful not to catch the breath of the patient until it has passed through at least some t.wo yards of space where there is perfectly fresh air." Further- hints for the sick room remind us to change the linen, both of the invalid and tho bed, very often; to keep the patient and the room clean to allow only the simplest kinds of food and drink, and to administer both in small quantities; and S (0 prevent all noise and confusion around the bed or in the room. SOME PRETTY WHIMS OF FASHION. I In view of coming evening festivities, great J preparations havo been made in tho way of dainty berthes of plain and spangled lace, pretty sashes, and Empire and other garnitures, to say nothing of floral sprays in chenille, velvet, silk, and chiffon. Two of the new ready-made: garnitures in white lace, powdered with gold sequins and paillettes, forming complet-c cover- ings for evening blouses of chiffon or other deli- cato fabric, may be considered. One is made of a broad band of white net encrusted with .-equin^ of different siw-i-mostly in gold, but a few silver j ones are inteispersed-tli,, band passing right across the arms and forming the support for a flounce of fine white lace, thickly spangled with gold and silver sequins. Two narrow bands of spangled net pass over the shoulders and support the corsage trimming, the top of the arm shew- ing between the broad and narrow bands of net. No loss pretty is the other evenher garniture, also made of fine white laoo strewn with gold sequins. It is cut round in the neck, the double bertha having almost the effect of a fichu and taking the place of sleeves as it falls over the arms. The lower flounce reaches deep down on to the bodice, i and the whole thing is a most effective trimmllig; to an evening blouse. This and the other design are also copied in black net and lace, encrusted with black and silver sequins, in which aspect they successfully beautify evening bodices of black chiffon or net. Included in new ideas in belts for day wear is a draped belt of soft grey suede— rather a green shade of grey—drawn through three buckles of polished gilt metal, set wtih green nail-heads. The drapery vanishes near the front of the waist, beneath two narrow straps of suede, buckled in front. This is a particularly good design for a belt, the side buckles helping to keep tho waist trim and shapely. Another belt j is of russet-red leather, embossed at tho back, whore it heightens to Swiss shape, with a floral design, painted in soft colours. Other new bclt'3, simit?r in style, are arranged with cut-out digns at the back, a lining of satin showing through the open part-s._ The waistcoat is one of the j fashionable fancies of the moment. It is of tan- coloured suede, double-bre-,??ted and decorated j with flat brass buttons and rc-vers faced with lace. j. These might be faced with swede if preferred. Similar waistcoats, to wear beneath cloth or fur open coats, are of spotted velveteen. Fashionable j fur ties aro seen in squirrel, beaver or mink, lined I with ermine or other contrasting fur. [ BUTTER-SCOTCH. I The child who does not lovo toffee or buttcr- scotoh is the exception to the rule, and there j, i" hardly a more popular amusement in the nursery on a wet day than the making of one or other of these well-known sweets. Butter- scotch is made with lib. of brown sugar. lIb. of butter, oz. of powdered ginger, and 6 or 7 drops of essence of lemon. The sugar should be dis- solved over the fire and the butter, sprinkled with the ginger, added to it after being beaten | to a cream, the mixture being stirred all the while until it sets, to prevent it from burning. Shortly before it is done, add the lomon-juiee, j stirring well so that the sweet does not stick to tho bottom of the pan. At the proper time, pour the butter-scotch on to a buttered plate, and let it cool. The great fault to guard against is letting the sweet burn. POTTED BEEF. The remains of a joint of cold beef or other moat may be used up economically and tempt- nigly by being potted according to the following recipe:—Cut up the meathaving- previously removed all gristle and dry, hard outside pieces— and pound it in a mortar with a little butter, afterwards adding a seasoning of cayenne and finoly powdered mace. When all the ingredients I are thoroughly well mixed and pounded, put the paste into pots, and cover the top of the paste with a layer of clarified butter. Remains of ham and chicken, or tongue and chicken, may be mixed together into a delicious paste. Potted meat is always useful to have by one for "emergency" sandwiches or for the breakfast table.
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ATHLETIC NEWS. FOOTBALL NOTES. I RESULTS. l COMBINATION. Chester 1. Nantwich 1 CHESHIRE SENIOR CUP. L Birkenhead 2. Helsby 1 Northwioh 1, Davenham 1 WELSH AMATEUR CUP. Saltney 2, Flint U.A.C. 0 Mold Alyn Wanderers 1, Oak Alyn 0 Wrexham Victoria. 4, Grosford 3 CHESTER JUNIOR CUP. Sealand-road Albion 2, Plemstail 2 Old St. Mary's 2, Newton 2 jJ CUDDINGTON AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. Verdin Gymnasium, 2, Hartford 0 W averham, 7, Ashton Hayes 2 Cuddington 4, Wilmington 0 WIRRAL LEAGUE Bebington Viotoria. 4, Connah's Quay 2 HeswalL 5. Waiiasev Reserve 1 Eliesmere Port vies. Reserve 4, Thornton j Ilouyh 0 Eastham. 3, Hooton and District 3 j Heswail Resorvo 2. N\ston Reserve 0 OTHER MATCHES. Frodsham S, Ncv.viown 1 Moid Alyn duinois 1, Mold Casuals 0 Buckley Rangers 3, sliolton Swifts 1 Helsby Juniors 10. EUesmcre Port Christ Church 0 Et?n.?ero Port A. 6, Anti-Smoking League 2 Hawardon 3, Sandycroft 1 Whitohurch 13, Bayston Hill 5 Mold Junction 4, Tniuty United 2 j Great intcrest was taken on Saturday in the visit of tho Chester team to Nantwich. Remembering the stubborn fights last April for the Cheshire Cup between those teams, tho supporters on both sides 1 looked forward to a hard a.nd even game, and they wera not disappointed. Few were daring enough to predict a victory for either side, and the result was no more than was expected. So promising was the game that the gate money swelled the coffers of tho home club to tho extant of £ 17. 113. 5d., a lotiord for thus soason. The attendance numbered) over one thousand, and a considerable number journeyed froin OLo-st--r. The teams were much the same as those which met last year at Nori-nwioh and Crewe, tne most • notabie change being the transt^rance oi Oase ana w hita tioin one side to the other. Cnesun- sta.ted with a slight breeze, and Case so-ii got away, but was stopped by Davies. Ietueivni^ from Ganutt Brett worked himself to a. good posit-on, but spoilt his chances by handing, l- roni the ireo kick, T. 14ipstiani raced away ana sent LB,) baii over tho bar. Whito tested Latham with a good shot, and then Coventry's charge was ill clanger. after a splendid run, oievoiiiy. The home right was veiy aggressive, and Brett banged the ball mto the net. The retcr-e (Mr. vyood) gave a. goal, but CovenUy called his attention to the fact that the bill had pa-ssod through. a wing" of the net, and between the posts, and ho awarded a goal kick to the visitors. (Jario got awty in grand style, and was stopped by Davies, but a mistaka by Gox. let in J. hp- sham, WHO, however, faded to score. Another miss by Cox again gave J. Lrp&ham an oppo^ou- ni ty. Latham, ran out, but ijipsnam passed, to Case, who scored from in front of an emp.y goal. Th? gai*a became still moiu iuœre:>, a.?d botn s;dvs played vIgorously. Shortly b?ore tha mter- val Jack Yootur oquaiised with a fast, low shot from a pass by Brett. The teams crossed over with the score ona goal each. Chester were quiolciy placed on the defensive, but a srntu t centre by Betteley was sent outside. Soon after tho recommencement of the garni. Pountney unfortunately twisted his kne-e and iiad to le-ivo the field. Both teams then played the oil- back game, and the forwards were so -irla- quontly offside that the match lost much of it& in- terest. A dai?gc.rou? run by J. Lipsham Wiia  3 atioz. h cr brea k away p?pp,.d by T. Davies, whdo another breakaway by i- L p&hu,m. and Whit.o was ended by Cnes- woiih. Towaros the end the Cxiester defence wa.s I sorely taxed, and soma fino clearances were made by Hughes and Coventry. The latter made a marvellous save in the last minute. Jack ioster sent m a. hard drive. Coventry diverted the flight of the bail, and then punched it out. This effort well men ted the applauso which greeted it. The gain* ended in a. draw ot one goal. During- this half Chester scored, but the point was not aJlowod From a breakaway th2 ball was put aoross the goalmouth, and it hit the upright. Apparently taking it for granted that the ball wus going out, the referc-e. blew his whistle, but the ball rebounded to Matthews, who sent it into I the goal. The- Chester players did not appeal at the time, as they thought the whistle had gone be- cause J. Lipsham was offside. This was not so, but it was impossible when the mistake was dis- covered afterwards to rectify it. The Chester team were very unfortunate in losing Pountney, who, it is expected will be on the sick list, for some weeks. Had he not met with the accident the result might have been diff r- ent. All the players did very well, especially Hughes and Coventry. In the third round of tho Wednesbury Charity Cup, on Saturday, Whitchurch beat Bayston Hill by thirteen goals to five. In the Cheshire Cup competition, Northwich Victoria entertained Davenham on Saturday. The visitors were prominent at the start, Masse-y almost getting through in the first few minutes. Play afterwards became even, the defence of each side being better than the attack. Roche and Randies found a doughty opponent in Fred Williams and ho pulled them up repeatedly. Darlington got rid of several nioe shots. At the interval th-Lre was no score. In the second moiety the Vies played a bettor game, but the villagers' defence was sound ,ers' de f ence, was soun d After about 17 minutes' play a penalty fell to the home team. Hughes was running to breast the ball, when it struck his elbow, and the referee awarded the kiok, from which Rose scored. Daven- ham seemed a beaten team for a time, but the Vies' forwards wore completely broken up by the vil- lagers' halves, Ravenscroft working hard. Gradu- ally the visitors began to have another look in, and Darlington put in a fine centre, which Rose in trying to clear, put through his own goal, much to the delight of the Davenham contingent. Re- sult Northwich one goal, Davenham one goal. At Helsby the athletic field was occupied by the local juniors, who entertained and defeated Eiiles- mere Port Christ Church by no fewer than ten goals to nil, while the Anti-Smoking League, who received a visit from Ellesmere Port Athletic, had to accept defeat by six goals to two. On Saturday, the semi-final stage of the Chester Junior Cup competition was reached. The teams still in the running were Old St. Mary's, Newton, Sealand-road Albion and Plemstail. The first two met. on the Hooie road ground. The teams weie as follows:—Old St. Mary's: Speed; Thompson and White; Stretch. Dutton and Ford; Evans. Goode, Allshaw, Moore and Minshull. Newton Mansell; Moore and Whitlow Ball, Sumpter and Stacey; Morris, Walters, Pope, Garratt and Thomas. Newton at once began to press, and Speed was penalised for carrying, but the free kick was cleared. Tho Sa.into went away rapidly, Minshull i centred well, but Whitlow cleared. Newton now attacked very strongly in the centre. Popo passed to Moms, who shot into the net well out of Speed's reach. Newton came near scoring, but Speed cleaved. Evans led a hot attack upon Man- sell, who cleared time after time. The Saints now bombarded the Newton goal, and Sumpter handled, a penalty being awarded. This. was en- trusted to White Mansell stopped the ball, but White rushed it through. The Saints now easily held their own. and' Mooro, Allshaw and Goode I gave the Newton defence a warm time, but they proved safe. Mansell saved a good shot from Min- shull, but it was returned again, and he cleared partly, and Goode drove the ball into the net but the whistle had sounded for an infringement by Evans. At half-time the score was one each. Albhaw started for the Saiata, but Sumpter cleaned. The Newton forwards went down in a line but Thompson stopped them. Evans and Goode now led an attack upon Mansell, which was spoilt by a player being offside. From a pass by Garratt, Thomas gave Newton the lead. Tho Saints now pressed severely, and some good foot- work among the forwards was seen. Allshaw had a good opening, but Whitlow robbed him. Stretch cheeked Thomas, and passed to Evans, who shot and hit the crossbar. Fino work between Moore and Minshull ended in Moore beating the backs and equalising, but he got hurt and had to leave the field. Goode. beating Sumpter, shot hard against th- orogsbar, Mansell clearing. Minshull now found himself with a good opening, beating Loth tho backs, but placed the ball the wrong side of the posts. Morris broke away, but Ford easily beat him and placed the ball well in the centre. A hard-fought game end'd in a draw of two goals each. Sealand-road Albion, who at present head th? second division of the league with an unbeaten record, met Plemstail, who are at the other end of the table, at Whipcord-lane, but despite their  superiority of position in the league the Ceg-\ t:ians failed to obtain the uppor hand. They must h. been dec.dedty off colour or over excited, for the game ended in a draw of two goals. At tho interval the score was one each. Picmstall de- serv d to win, a feat they will have tho opportu- n.ty of performing to-day. when the teams meet aga n at Wlipeord-lane. It is very strange that both the somi-final ties should end in a draw of two goals. Saltney Carriage Works and Flint U.A.C. met at Saltney in the hrst round of the Welsh Amateur Cup. Both teams turned out their stiongest elevens. Th re was a strong, cold wind blowing fiom goal to goal. Flint won the toss and elected to play with the wind behind them. Mr. Chas. Deolev kicked off for Saltney before P-bo, t four hundred gpectitors- The home team at once set about their work, and the visitors' custodian was exiled upon to save in the first two minutes. The visitors got. away on the left, but were pulled up by Haddock who transferred play to-the other end. Evans, receiving the ball from Manifold, sent in a lightning shot. which the visitors' goal- keeper had great diffioulty in getting away. Mid- field play followed, and then a free kick against Flint enabled tho home team again to hover around th" Flint goal, but tho defence prevailed. The visitors kept up an attack for a short time, Smith saving a shot from the left wing. SaJt nev, however, returned to the attack, tho visitors' goal- keeper being called upon to save from S. Bennion and Crawford in quick succession, while Robinson forced an abortive corner. Flint raced away, but Con-oy repulsed them. The game was very rough, fouls being numerous. A foul against Flint cio-e to the penalty area made matters look black for them, but th ball went wide From the goal kick the visitors took play towards Smith but he was not tested. Lloyd clearing them out. The home left wing got away, Evans finishing up with a neat centre to Bennion., who sent in a good shot. which the goalkeeper only partly cleared. An ex. o ting scrimmage followed, and ended in one of tho visitors very kindly putting the ball into his own net, thus registering the first goal for the C-vrriago Works after half-an-hour's play. After this reverse the visitors' defence had a busy time for the next few m'nutoa. The home team were awarded a fr e kick inside the penalty area, but nothing ",iro of it. Towards tho interval the visitor made d sperate> efforts to get through, but tho Saltney defence was equal to all attempts, and the teams crossed over without further scoring. Saltnoy C. W. have now passed into the second round of three cup contests, and havo entered the thi: d round of one of these. To-day (Saturday) they meet their dear rivals, Hoole, on the Hoole- road ground in the second round, of tho Chester Senior Cup. This, will be the third meeting of these two clubs this season, and the ninth in twelve months. The results of the last eight mate lies have been that Saltney have won Sve, lost none, and drawn three, scoring fourteen goals against Hoolo's four goals. Up to and including last Saturday tho Carriage Works eleven this s aso:i have played twelve matches, won ten, lost none, and drawn two, scoring forty-nine goals agxinsfc their opponents' four goals., a fact that I speaks well for the defence. With the wind behind them, the home front rank were soon in the visitors' quarters. A shot from Crawford went wide, while another from Robinson struck the uprights and rebounded into play. Saltney were- having the best of the game now, the visitois' defence being sorely taxed. A free kick against Saltney brought relief. The visi- tors right wing, with some neat play, worked the ball up to the other end. but Conroy relieved. Eud to end play followed, neither side claiming much advantage. The home team made a deter- mined attack on the visitors' goal. Robinson sent in a capital shot, which the goalkeeper caught and was attempting to clear when Crawford knocked tho ball out of his hands. S. Bennion pounced upon it and banged it into the net after fifteen minutes' play in tho second half. Saltney con- tinued to hold tho upper hand. the visitors' cus- todian being kept on the mov e Tho visitors' left wing pair took play to the home half. Conroy, in (;ori-i, n -in ontact with one of tho visitors, was winded, but was soon right again. The visitors foreed a fruitless corner. The game was of a scrambling nature, netthcr side displaying any- thing like good football. The visitors tried hard to reduce the homo team's lead. The inside right netted the ball, but the whistle had gone for off- side. The whistle sounded with tho i-estilt-galtiiey Carriage Works two goals, Flint U.A.C. nil. The Frodsham team, who are going strong at the present time, were in irresistable form on Saturday when they received Newtown as visitors, before a fair crowd of spectators, many of whom aocompanied the visitors. The home team won the toss and elected to play with the strong wind at their backs. Booth resumed his place in the team, which was otherwise unchanged. After a series of exchanges Frodsham pressed and forced a corner, from which Calvely cleverly centred, the ball glancing off the custodian's knees into the goal. Continuing in an aggressive attitude, the home quintette, who throughout the game shewed excellent combination, went down in irresistible style, but Roughsedge, in goal, cleverly and re- peatedly cleared. Sutton, however, having a try all on his own overcame all opposition and scored a fine goal after very tricky play. The visiting backs, Smith and Hayes, kicked well and surely, but their forwards had tco much of the rushing game, and too little cohesion to be effeotive. Be- fore the whistle blew for half-time Frodsham were awarded a penalty, which Calvely turned' into goal number three. The same player, from a judicious pass from Kinsey scored again, and Wild a few minutes after made the seere 6—0 for his side. Resuming, the visitors, as was anticipated, shewed up better with the wind in their favour, and gave the Frodsham backs ample scope to use their resources. Jennion had gone in goal vice Roughsedge, probably owing to the prolific scoring of the home contingent. Roughsedge quickly and amply demonstrated his ability to score goals, even if he could not stop them, and with a good shot notched the first and only goal for his side, Spencer having no ohanœ whatever of getting near the leather. Tho home team now rallied, and some pretty passing culminated in Calvely scoring a fine goal. Directly afterwards the home quintette again came down with a rushing movement, and the ball was carried clean into goal, the Newtown backs being at fault with miskicks. Rutter and Wild also added goals, the whistle blowing with Frodsham victorious by 9 goals to 1. This scarcely represents the play, although the winners played their finest game of the season, the passing and shooting being excellent and effective. The backs had not a great deal to do in such an aggressive game, but were safe when called upon, as was also Spencer in goal. Shotton Swifts had Buckley Rangers as visiters on Saturday. When the Swifts went to Buckley they were beaten by three goals to one, and on their own giound it was thought that the Swifts would return the compliment. Tho Rangers at once became aggressive, and Garrett saved early a warm shot from E. Ratcliffe. Hill got away on the left, and caused Hayes to run out to clear. Helped by the wind the visitors kept up the at- tack, and Garrett fell a victim to a good shot by J. Evans. Edwards and Jones transferred play into the visitors' territory, but Williams and Davies I intercepted a shot by Hill when clcse up. The home team forced a corner, and although it was nicely placed by L. Williams, it could not be got through, as the visitors' backs were playing a ster- ling game, and all attempts to score were frus- trated. By the aid of some fine play on the part of the visiting quintette, Garrett's charge was subject to a warm bombardment, during which Williams headed the ball out of Garrett's reach into the goal. This was the signal for the home team to attack in a determined mood. Hill, es- pecially, causing Hayes and his backs many anxious moments, one of his sh-ots striking the upright with terrific force. The home team came again, and this time A. Jones scored with a lightning shot. The interval arrived with the Rangers lead- ing by two goals to one. j The opening exchanges in the second half greatly favoured the Swifts. Shearg^eld was re- sponsible for the checking of a nice run down the wing by Ratcliffe and Thornton, and transferred the ball to Hill, but that player sent high -ov-,r the bar when in a good position. L. Williams got- tno better of J. Evans in a sprint down the field, but failed to make use of a good opportunity. Garrett had to concede a corner when almost hemmed in by the visiting forwards. The visitors wero smart on the ball, and had it not been for the alertness of the brothers Dawson, at back. Garrett's chargo would have succumbed on more than one occasion. Just before the final Stanley aga-IL seored for Buokley, and the homo team retired defeated by three geals to one. j How a.re the mighty fallen! Sandycroft Insti- tute journeyed to Hawarden with all unbroken record, and a determination to keep it unbroke-n but alas! it must. bo told they never looked like winning all through the game, and retired beaten by thi< e goals to ona. This reverse-, however, should not d<sh«uton the Institute team. Thoy are piobably the lightest team in the Flintshire League and Ha word, n seemed to know lt. as they uaod their superior weight with a will. The boys aro determined to have their revenge in the re- turn match, and are looking forward to two points. Tire Helsby seniors journeyed to Reek Ferry on Saturday, whero they met Birkenhead in tho first round of tho Cheshire Senior Cup. and although beaten in almost the last minucc of the game by two goals to ono, w,xe by no In.ans j diegraoed. Tho homo te-?m. who ha4 the hill and elements in their favour in the first half, did most, of tho pressing, but the Helsby | well, and Birkenhea.d could only manage to, score onoe, leading at half-time by one- to ILl. In tho second half the Helsby team more than he-i^ d ti.eir own with the home team, and alter Cartwlight had equalised with a grand shot they cxper;enccd tho hardest of bnee in not increasing their s; ore Oll sevoral ocx>a.s-ion^. Just before tho uticu yvfiiSCao blew, the home team mane-god to score again, and thus won, as stated, by two to one. Flint Town and Hawardon Bridge met at Flint in a friendly match on Saturday, in which hitle interest was taken. Flint were poorly represented, but managed to just win a most umntoi; SCING game. Oak Alyn and Mold Alyn Wanderers met at Gwersyllt Park on Saturday in the first round for the Welsh Amateur Cup. Oak Alyn won tho toss and Phil Jones kicked off for the visitors oo- fore a fair gate. Although playing with the ground uphill the visitors gained a corner wirhin the first minute of the start, but the home defence was sound and nothing came of it. Midfioicl play followed momentarily until Lewis, the Wanderers' custodian, was tested by an awkward shot which he negotiated cleverly. Phil Jones then shewed up, missing the Oak Alyn gcal by a matter of inches. The teams were obviously very evenly matohed, but during the remainder of tha first half Lewis was severely tried, but rose on each occasion superior to the ordeal. At half-time tho teams crossed over with a clean sheet. Upon the resumption, Oak Alyn invaded, but the Alyn defence stemmed' the tide. Slill the game was stubbornly contested without, tarrgibio result until ten minutes off time, when Peter Davies soored for the Wanderers with a grand shot. Later on Phil Jones beat the Oak Alyn defence, but the efforts of this forward and a lso MoFarlane, on the same side, caused the home custodian some anxiety. Oak Alyn then pressed ineffectively, and at the call of time the result re- mained unaltered, the visitors entering the second round to the tune of one goal to nil. A match in which much local interest was cen- tred took place at Mold on Saturday between the Mold Alyn Wanderers (Juniors) and the Mold Casuals. During the first half the game ruled evenly and no goals were scored in spite of the fact that the Juniors were awarded a penalty. In the second moiety both sides made strenuous efforts to gain the lead, and it was not until wit,hin a few minutes of the close of the game that another penalty fell to the lot of the Juniors, from which the only goal of the matc h was scored. Tho second elevens of the neighbouring clubs of Ne.ston and Hoswall played their Junior League match on Saturday at Noston. For a game of this calibre there was quite a large number of spectators present. and they were rewarded by a good, fast, well-contested gamo. A corner obtained by the' home side was cleared, and end to end tl?,v  for a. time, tho forward play of the visitors being at times exceedingly good in combined movements, while tho Noston pe.ss- ing was faulty. Just before half-time a Nestonian handled within tho area, and although the en- suing penalty wa.s cleverly saved by Crawshaw, Swift safely netted from the rebound, and tho visitors held one goal lead at the interval. Down the hill Noston did not play so well as in the first half, while Heswail maintained a slight, superi- ority, and D'Auber obtained a further capital goal. This was all the scoring, and Heswail deservedly won by two clear goals. In the second division of the Wirral Senior League. Heswail gained a clever victory by beat- ing Wallasey Village Reserve by 5—1. Irwin (2), Bucldey, Williams and Shono wore the scorers, The draw for tho second round of the Welsh Amateur Cup took placo at Wrexham on Wed- nesday. with the following result :-Buckley Juniors v. Flint, Overton-on-Dee or Borsham United v. Brymbo Victoria.. Wrexham Vies. v. Hope Village, Eselusham White Stars v. Wrex- ham St. Mark's. All the other clubs left in the competition had bves. The ties are to bo played on the ground of the ifrst-named club in each instance OIl December 17, with the exception of the match Wrexham Vies. v. Hope Village, for which a week's extension was allowed. FIXTURES. .1 10" The following matches will be played to-day (Saturday) on the ground of the first-named club COMBINATION. Broughton United v. Chester CHESTER SENIOR CUP. Hoole v. Saltney CHESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGU £ Old St. Mary's v. Haiidbridgo St. Marv's CUDDINGTON AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. Tarporley v. Weaveiham Athletic Cuddington v. Marston Old Boys Verdin Gymnasium v. Barnton Villa. COMBINATION. RESULTS UP TO DATE. (—Goals—j P. W. L. D. F. A. Pt". Chester 11 8 2 1 34 .18 .17 Wrexham 10 8 2 0 .25 8 .1(J Middlewich 11 6 4 1 22 .13 .13 Tranmere 9 5 2 2 17 .12 .12 Port Sunlight 7 4 2 1 .18 13 1) 1 Nantwich 7 2 I 4.18 !) 8 Broughton 8 2 3 3 7 Whitchurch. G. 3 3 0 I- 6 Bangor 8 2 4. 2 17 .30 0 Birkenhead 9 1.. 5 3 .12 19 5 Druids 7 2 4 1 .11 18 5 Rhyl 7 2 4 1 6 .15 5 i Oswestry .10 2 7 1 .13 .29 5 Ch;rk 8 1 5 2 .13 .9 4 CUDDINGTON AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. RESULTS UP TO DATE. ^-Goals—, P. W. L. D. F. A. Pt-B. Weaverham Athletic (> 5. 3. 1.25 :1.11 Cuddington 7. 4. 3. 0 23.15. 8 Davenham 4. 3. 1. 0.18 G. Verdia Gymnasium 4. 3.. 1. 0.. 8. (! 6 Barnton Villa 4. 2.. 1. 1. L. 6. 5 Tarporley 5.. 1. 2 2.11.14. 4 Winnington Pa.rk. 5. 1. 3. L. 7.12. 3 Marston Old Boys. 3. L. 2. 0.. 7.10. 2 Ashton Hayes 5. 1. 4. 0. 9 23 2 Hartford Villa 5 0. 4. 1. 6.. 20. 1
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HOOKhY. KERSAL v. CHESTER. lriayed at Kersal on Saturday, The home team took up the attack, but owing to raided forward play could not score Chester then began to press strongly, but though for the next quarter of an hour they had the best of the game, they were never allowed to shoot. The Kersal forward s aftewards showc-d better combination. and scored twice before the interval In the second half the home team had decidedly the best of matters the forwards played with good dash and combination, while the halves effectively broke up the Chester attack. Result:— Kersal 4 goals, Chester 0. CHESTER 2nd. v. KERSAL. These teams met on the Roodee on Saturday. Chester played a weak and somewhat experimental team. 'ihe visitors pressed from the start, with fine combination and put on four goals before the interval. The home forwards failed to ta.ke advantage of many opportunities of scoring, and half time arrived with the score 4—0 in Kersal's favour. On resuming Chester played up better, but were very weak in front of goal. The visitors seemed in tine condition and played a very strong game up to the finish and ran out easy winners by 8 goals to none. The Chester team were Rogers, goal; Davies and Pany, backs Hyde, Henshall and Wright, haif backs; Vernon, Evans, Sykes, Williams and P. Da\ ies forwar ds.
DEATH OF A GHESFOKD LADY.
DEATH OF A GHESFOKD LADY. The interment of the late Mrs. Ashwortk took place at Gresford Church at noon em tiatuiday alllld many manifestations of Borrow. Ill-a funeral proco dtd from tho Hail by way 0If the new drove thiougn the park to the village where thc-re were general signs of mourning. Biliids were drawn and Hags floated halt-mast upon the principal r Upon arrival at tho church gates the cortege was met by tho ofticiating clergy-- Canon FleUher (v ear of Wrcxham), the Rev. E. A. Fishbourne (vicar of the parish), and tho Rev- W. J. Canton iroetor of Wharley Ranged—the service in the church being partly choral. The hymns sung wero "Abido w,th me" and Now the la bourer's task is o'er.' White flowers were- placed upon the altar and in front of the choir screen. As the mourners were Laving the sacred edifice the organist, Mr. E. J. Cunnah, F.R.C.O., played Chopin's "Marche Funebre." The 'Phe pn n- cipal mourners were Air Ashwoith. Mr. Philip Ashworth. Mrs Hick (Mytton Hall). Mr. F. Alam Bower (London), Mr. H E. Cir sty (Lordingto* Hall), Mr. E. H. Ashworth (London). Mr. Alfred Darby, Mr. Harold Bower (Live-ipool), Mr. Mar- shall Brooks and Zvl.ss Mendel (Portal), Mrs. Dixo* (The Clappers), Mr. and Mrs. Summers (Camyr- aivii) j and Mrs. Robertson, Captaie Griftith-Boseawen Mr. G. R Sandbach (Stone- loigh), Mr. A. L Duncan (Trevailyn), Mr. Thor- I c-y and Miss AHingtoe Hughes (Bryngooes), the Misses King, Dr. and Mrs. Manisty. Miss Maiiisiy. Mi Longridge l-?,iisL y. longrIdge (Knut&ford) Air. J. R. chaid oJ on s. Mr. Hadield, Mr. J. T.'Bimnng (Ro-?tt H?H) Mr. J. R. Orrod (Borras Head), the Rev R J. Barker Owe*. Mrs. Mules (The Old Parsonage), Mrs. Fishbourne (The Vicarage), Mr. Poly-Did or. Mr W. C. Rich- mond (Vicars Cross), Mr. W. G. HoJand ( Gleii Alyn) Mr. E Babb. Mr. T. Lewis IHossett). Mr. D. Brookfiold, Mr. A. Hankey, Mr Peak?, Mr. T. Griffiths. Mr. A. Roberts. Mr jolin Roberts (ex- #tationmaster) etc. The grave was lined witit evergreens by Mr. W. H. Slaw, gardener at Hore- j ley. Beautiful floral tributes bo; the following | inscrptions"Loving husband and son" (Hors- ley Hall), "With loving rememb-anee from her deeply attached father. "Alan, Mr. and Mrs. R. M E. Ashworth, Mrs. Ashworth (Chobham, Sur- rey), the Misses Ashworth (Chobha.m). Mr. F. Ala. Bower, Sir William and Lady Hyde Parker (Mel- iford Hall), Mis. Le-eh. Mrs. and Miss. Hick k frs. and M i s?,, H'ck (Mytton Hall) Mr. and Mrs. R;chmond, Chancellor and Mrs. Trevor Parkins, Captain and Mrs. Griflith-Boscawen, Mr. and Mrs. Eckersley. Mr. W. M. Christy (Watergate Park). Mr. and Mrs. Christy (Lordington Hall). Mrs. Browne, Mr. and Mrs. Iveson_ Mr. J. Marshall Brooks and Miss I j Mendel, the Rcov. and Mrs. W. J. Canton. Mr. and M=-s. Darby, tho Rev. and Mrs. Davies, the Hon. Lady Leighton Warren (Tabley House). Mr. and Mrs. Summers (Camyralyn), Mrs. MacLaren (New- j ingfcon House), Miss Williams, the servant at Hors-ley Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Reginald James, Mr. and Mrs. Percy James Mr. H Ashworth, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Drew, Mrs. Darby (Adoote House), Mrs. Sha.w and Harold, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. E. Ashworth. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Duncan (TrevaHyn), Mr. and Mrs- G. R. Sandbach and the Misses Sand- ) bach, Mrs. Dixon (The Clappers), Dr. and Mrs. Manisty, Major and Mrs. Robertson, the Misses King, Mr. and Mrs. Poly-D dier. Colonel and Mrs. j May (Down Grange), Mr. and Mrs. Nicholsow j (Sawley Hall), Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Todd-Naylor, Mr. and Mrs, Edmund Hick Ashworth, "Em- ployes at Fairfield Mills." "Employes at Man- chester office, Mr. and Mrs. J. Thorley Sykes, Mr. and Mrs. Ail ngton Hughes, Mr. ajid Mrs. Richard Randies, "Jessie," "Amy and Charles, Mrs. J en IV n g (Broomficld Hall), Mr. W. U. Rich- mond (Vicar's Cross) Mrs. Brookfiold, Mrs. Han- key. etc. Carriages wero sent by Mr. Philip H. Yorke (Eiddig), Canon Fletcher (Wrexham). Mr. I Summers (Camyralyn). Mr. Dixon (The Clappers), Mr. G. R. Sandbach (Stoneleigh), Mr. J. Thorley j Sykes (Croeshowcll). Mr. Allingtan Hughes (Bryn- groes), Mr. P. L Rooper (The Elms). Mr. W. C. Richmond (Vicar's Cross) Mr. J. R. Orred (Bo'-ras Head), Mr. W. G. Holland (Glen Alyn), Major Robertson (Giadwyn), etc. I
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