Cheshire Observer

ATTACKED BY A BULL. "William Gecrge Gagan, of Chester, was on Thursday night attacked by a bull which was being driven from the Bebirigton Railway Station to the Wirrai Agricultural Show. He was gored and trampled 0:1 so seriously that he had to be taken to the hospital

RIOTIXG IN POLAND. A Renter's message from Lodz, dat?d Wednes- day. says: -As- a protest against the brutality cf the Ccssacks on Sunday last, the workmen ar- ranged a an"-Gover-,iment demonstration, wlich took plac-3 at -eight o'clock this evening.. A procession of 50,000 men, with red flags, marched through the Piotokowska-strcet, shout- ing "Down wit.: despotism!" In the oid market-place several Socialists delivered speech:3. On the procession reaching Glowna-street Cos- sacks and dragoons rushed from the side street-, e,ad fired N-oll.-Yi il-.) th? crowd, which broko up in panic. They left behind them 18 killed &a 100 wounded.

ARMY CONTRACTS SCANDAL. ♦ 1 CABINET'S DECISION. I A meeting of tn-e Cibiaet took place at the Foreign Office, on Wednesday, for the purpose of I comid2:"ing Ln? B?tl?)- report, and, as Mr. Balfour had already an: ?o take into consideration the adsisability of 3ppo:ating a select or other committee to p?ir?ue further the investigations ant.? questions M??ng to War Office stores con- I tracts. Mr. Balfoar presided, and all the Ministers were present with the exception of Lord Salisbury. As is usual in a case where important legal questions are involved, the Attorney-General was present at th- deliberations. In the Hous; of Commons in the afternoon, Mr. Balfour an- nounced that the Government had decided to set up a Royal Commission to inquire into the stores scandal.

LANCASHIRE AND CHESHIRE CONSERVATIVES. MR. BALFOUR'S THANKS. In acknowledgment of the receipt of copies of the resolutions recently passed at the afternoon Conference at. St. Helens, the following letter has been received by the .secretary of the Lancashire and Cheshire Conservative Working Men's Federation:—" 10, Downing-street, Whitehall. June 19. 1905. Dear Mr. Deaoon,-I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of June 7th and its accompanying resolution passed as the seventeenth annual Conference of the Lanca- shire and Cheshire Conservative Working Men's Federation, and to say I note the views the Con- ference expressed on the several subjects to which the resolutions refer. I hope yOLl will take an opportuniry of expressing to the members the gratification with which I have received their congratulations to the Government on their con- duct of foreign affairs, and also the assurance of their loyal support. r remain, yours faithfullv, ARTHUR JAMES BALFOUR."

HESWALL. I PRESBYTERIAN BAZAAR.—Th" result of the bazaar held last week in aid of the Presbyterian Church building fund was highly satisfactory, a total of b ine r,tiserl The sale was opened on Friday by Mr. Adams, of The Cave, and on Satur- day by Mr. Jos, Forrester, of BlundelkancU.

WIRRAL AGRICULTURAL SHOW. I I & A MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY. I LOCAL PRIZE-WINNERS. I Tiie sixty-third annual show of the Wirral and 1 Birkenhead Agricultural Society was opened under most auspicious circumstances on Thurs- day. Those who had the pleasure of witnessing last year's splendid exhibition might have' been led to the conclusion that it would be well-nigh impossible to bring together a larger or finer col- lection of stock than was submitted for competi- tion. Yet in several respects this year's exhibi- tion constituted a record. In the first place, the society is to be congratulated on the weather, which they know from experience to bo so l important a factor in the success of these functions. The show has happily survived a period of severe depression which was inexorable, oeeing that the management have not been able w control the meteorological conditions. In some former years the Wirrai Show was synony- mous with all that is disagreeable in the English climate, and with the disastrous experience of 1699. when the showyard was wrecked by a hurri- cane, the society received a check from which they found it extremely difficult to completely recover. A new era, however, was inaugurated when the society removed their headquarters from Bidston to thei r magmtioontly appointed permanent showground near Bebmgton Station, and during the last few years the show has attained probably larger proportions than any other in the provinces. Brilliant sunshine and an almost cloudless sky favoured the opening of the snow, and the ground looked in beautiful oondi- tion, having been wonderfully improved and freshened by the recent rains. The multifarious arrangements of the showyard left nothing to be desired, and the secretary (Mr. Arthur H. Edwarcison) is to be again complimented upon the entirely successful outcome of his energy and organising skill. The beautiful weather through- out the day was a strong determining factor in the attendance, which shewed no diminution compared witu last year. The volume of entries was extremely satis- factory. the figures for the several classes being as foiiowPigs 33, sheep 67. cattle 135, horses 811. cheese 95, butter and eggs 118, dogs 820, poultry 482, pigeons 436, stands 171, making a total of 3,168. At last year's show the entries aggregated 3.721. but the entry for horses on the present occasion, it may be remarked, is 200 in advance of last year, and constitutes an absolute record in the history of the show. Included in tne number were several London championship winners, a conspicuous exhibit being Dr. Tubb's famous champion hackney stallion Administrator, which recently passed into his possession at the pnoe of 3.000 guineas. It was generally conceded tiiat the snow of horses was the finest ever seen here. The horses wore, in fact. the strongest de- partment of the show in point of quality. THE SHIRE HORSES. I In the shire classes the exhibitors included I some of the best known breeders in the kingdom. In-e most striking feature here was the phenomenal success of Mr. James Gould, Lymm, wno followed up his London successes by taking first in every class in which he competed, in addition to all the special trophies for which he was eligible to compote. His Lymm Champion, whici1 was paramount in the stallion class (foaled in 1203), is one of the finest stallions in England, being of enormous weight and quality. It took the championship at Peterborough and was first at the Shropshire Show. Other prominent Cheshire breeder who gained the judges' verdict in the open shire classes were Mr. J. W. Ken- v.ortny, Castle Hill; Earl Egerton of Tatton, Messrs. J. Beecroft and Sons. Eastham; Mr. C. tell, Norley Hall; Mr. R. E. Evans, Pulford; and Mr. Peter Alien, Willaston Hall. The aged stahions were a splendid clasps, and the judges had some difficulty in making the final award, Earl Egerton eventually gaining their verdict for premier nonours for his noted bay stallion, I at ton Chief. The second award was conferred upon Sir P. A. Muntz, Bart.. M.P., for Dunsmore B- t r t for Dun.,rrore Hydrometer, the stock of this famous stallion being also well to the front, as they have been auring the last few years. Next in order of merit was Mr. Charles Bell's Norley Advance, while the reserve card was bestowed upon Messrs. Beecroft' s own bred Bankfield Prince Harold, bv Hendre Baronet, lt. Peter Allen took third prize in the foal class with a very classy bay filly of his own breed, which was young compared with the tvyo that superseded it. It is a very compact foal, with nice joints and feather, and promises to .shew to greater ad\antagc later on. The fillies were aUo a superlative collection, including animals that have won at all the county shows. The class for geldings comprised some of the best shire horses in the countrv—animals of perfect shaIXJ. v,-ith all the cardinal points that are necessary in me constitution of a horse for agricultural pur- poses. There was strong competition in the atstnet shire classes, in which Mr. James Gould, Messrs Beecroft t Eastham), Win. Dvke (Pulford) J. A. Ltiriscopherson (Overpool). A S. Gaskell (Prenton) R. E. Evans (Pulford). Peter Allen 'V. liiaston ), and other local breeders distinguished tnomaeives. In tne c'.as., for fillies foaled in 1902 the jucges after con.vdsrab'e deliberation decided m favour of Mr. R. E. Evans's Duchess for secoiiu p.ace. Mr. P. Allen's Willaston Baroness oeing piaced third. Mr. Allen, however, had a compensation m the fact that Mr. Evans's filly was by a horse of his own breeding. The George Harding" challenge cup, value 50 guineas, for the best shire stallion in the show was won by Mr. Gould's Lymm Champion. Mr. GoulJ aiso took the gol(i r.,ieial, value ;CIO, and t:le reserve award, presented bv the Shire Hor-e >ocie.y for tie best mare or fiB" in the shire classes, with Lymm Bloom and Lvmm Blosoom; society s special prize of E5 as the breeder of th9 winner of the gold medal; the" Toogood" ,,¡lve; rneaal for tne b??t shire many or filly. other tan the winner of the challenge cup; and the J.. K"nworthy challenge cup, value 50 guineas for the best shire mare (with foal at. foot). Uie reserve card for the ht.ter trophy we-nt to Messrs. J. Beecroft and Sons for Bankne'd Perfechon. The W. H. Lever" challenge bow' vaiue 50 guineas, for the best shire geldino- in the snow went to Mr. A. C. Sparkes. Altrincliam. for one of the progeny of Conquering Harold. The specia. prize of five gumea5 presented by the Rock s r c;,è best fjhire marc or gelding exhibited by a tenant farmer was awarded to Messrs. Beecroft. LIGHT HORSES. lIne light horses made a finer show than on any previous occaAion. The hunters werc,, generally speaking, of good jumping qualities, with plenty of bone; and it 13 evident from the improved quality noticeable year by year that tanners are realising thai. the production of good weignt-carrvmg hunters is one of the most branche.s of the agricultural indWustrry. M-r r. J. H. Shies, of Market Har- borougn, a winner m all the big London -3hows, brougnt out one of the best weight carriers t!1at ve b-n seen for a long time in Baronet. in tue pairs &nd tandem classes there wa, keen com- petition. The well-knswn handsome black na;r owned by Miss Ross, of Sale, again figured in the as also did their frequent rivals belonging to :11'. W. J. Tatham, of Cardiff, and Mr. Willia-- F(>s?-er, of Birmingham. The entries in the leao- LEg com?t:ttom embrac?i manv of :11' beV known leapers in ?? county, and Saturday's M'ampio? nM.ip contest, m which all th? winners ?-i ta.x Part' will be a brUIiant and exciting I CATTLE. I tor the nandsome challenge trophies offered in tne cattle c.as<ses there- were numerous claimants" To exnibits of a high order the Earl of Powis Lord Egerton of Tatton, and Captain FlavhiiN rienderson, M.P., were contributors. Two-vear- old Duns were the most conspicuous cla-s. -The daii'Y cows nre also an cxceptionai'y good lot, ?i?t m the c!:vs for heifers calved in 19C3 f!:e 'vT??3 had to call in an Limp;r3 .0 d?cidf between )..pril Queen and P't'ivi? Carnation both ex- i1 n• Poi- red by Mr. Rob'(,? ?a, of Carnoustie. The  awarctled the 6j-s[ pr i ze to the latter named T CHEESE. 171 eyerv Uneshire how it is only to be expected I rnat the county's staple industry should have a fa,r representation. At. an open show which cbers such varied interests as the Wirrai Snow, however, the cheese section occupies a some what subordinate place. Ney^rfneless. the exhibits on occasion were A-ortliy of the cheese-making traditions of the county, proceeding as thev did from some of the best known makers. In the three classes there was an aggregate entry of nearry a hundred, and tha adjudicators were mghly pleased with the general quality of tiie cheese. Tin-, is not the season when ciieese- is at its best, ana considering this, the ■udges, voted the exhibits a, highly creditable, The ciass for chee.se 50;b. or over produced 38 entries, and the first prize w-ent to Mr. W H. Hobson. of Biakenhall, Nantwich, for a cheese, of t very fine. meaty description which the jr.dges thought should be cultivated by other farmers. If all cheese was made with the same texture and flavour, they vaid, no foreign product couid be brought into this country. Cheshire caeese." one informed our representative, "holds its own against all corners." The cheese now principally in demand iat made on the medium ripening system, with a "nutty" flavour and rich, silkv texture. Mr. Hobson, who fc-- merly had a farm near Malpas. is now a tenant of :i!' Delves Broughton, and this is the first time r.e bis exhibited since taking his new farm. The exhibits :n the class for cheese over 201b. and under 50ib.. were not up to the quality in the other cia.,s. but few better have been seen at this show. :\1; George Piatt. Eat-on-by-Tarpor'ey, tool: the premier award. Tiie class for exhibitors never having previously won a first prize at. this show was aiso a very fine one, aicl the judges had some difficulty in picking thn winner—Mr. James Trickett. Calveley Green Farm, Tarporley. The "Joseph Hoult challenge bow; for the best' exhibit of long-keeping Cheshire cheese was awarded to Mr W. H. Hobson while the "Subscribers" cha'ienge bowl for the oest exhibit of long-keeping eh^es^ each weighing under 501b.. went to Mr? George Platt. I Appended are the names of the judges in the various department; of the show :-Iachinery, implements, carts, lurries and carriages: Mr. Geo. Kelsey, Sheffield; Mr. S. Jones, Sutton. Chester; and Mr. S. Dodd. Tixall H°ath. Stafford. Poultry houses and incubators: Mr-. T. C. Heath, Keele, Staffs. Pigs: Mr. J. Hallas. Warrington. Sheep: shropsm, res, Mr. J. Beach, Wolverhampton; any lonir-woolled variety, Mr. H. Kirkham, Nott. Welsh, Mr. T. Roberts. Aber. Bangor. Cattle: Shorthorns, Mr. C. W. Brierlev, Hereford, and M*. Jonas Webb. Lincoln: dairy. ME. C. W. Br?ripy. Hereford: Channe' Isdands, Mr. G. P. ?f??d. Shrfw?bu?y. Hor?e-: Shire-. Mr. J. B. Br 'erley^ Shrewsbury. Horses; Shires, Mr. J. B. F.il?, C&n?!cton. and Mr. E. Winnerah. Carn- forth: local draught horses, Mr. J. Jarvis. Hooton, end Mr. R. E. Evans. Chester: hunters and hacks. Mr. A. Ash ton, Northwich, and Mr. T. Wickham-Boynton. Boston Spa; leapers, first day, Mr. A. Ash ton and Mr. T. Wickham-Boynton; second day. Mr. C. W. Brierlev. Hereford, and Mr. R. B. Neilson, Liverpool; third day, Mr. T. Roy den. J.P., West Kirby, and Mr. F. Lloyd, Wrexnam hackneys, saddle and harness. Mr. S. B. Cariilcy, Aldford, and Mr. J. Wreghitt, Market Weighton: local tradesmens, harness horses, Mr. J. Wilson, Liverpool. Cheese: Mr. W. Gunstone, Sheffield: and Mr. J. Weaver. Liverpool. Butter: Mrs. Ninnis, Crewe, and Irs. France, Spurstow, Cheshire. Eggs: Mr. T. C. Heath. Keele. Dogs: St. Bernards. Borzois. Welsh Springers, Dandie Dinmont terriers, Chow Chows, variety, selling and litter classes. Mr. F. Gresham, Ilorley; Newfoundlands. Miss E. Good- all, Brighouse; mastiffs, Mr. N. F. Higgs, Liver- pool Great Danes, Mr. G. Rae, Nantwich; deer- hounds, Mr. T. W. Mason. Ulverston; retrievers, pointers, setters, spaniels (Cockers), Mr. F. Hig- nett, Lostock; spaniels (other than Cockers), Mr. H. Hayiock, Chelmsford; Dalmations. Mr. W. Braithwaite. Carnforth: collies (rough). Mr. J. Powers, Hichley; collies ,'smooth), Mr. A. E. Clegg, Garstang; bulldogs, Mr. R. Marriott, Gloucester: bull terriers, Mr. W. Hill, Oldham; Airedale terriers, Mr. J. G. Horrocks. Bury; Dachshunds, Mr. W. Arkwright. Chesterfield; fox terriers and Welsh terriers, Mr. E. Powell, jun., Shrewsbury; Irish terriers, Mr. F. Brackall, Le"\f rsl.iiime: Skye terriers, Mr. W. J. Nicholls, London; Scottish terriers. Mr. J. D. Brown, Edin- burgh; Schipperkes, Mr. T. Lings, Manchester; Pomeranians, Mrs. Hareouri Clare, Preston; pugs. Mrs. Benson, Wigan. Poultry: Messrs. H. Wilkinson, Lancaster; J. Heap, Worsthorne; R. Ciarke, Tarporlcy: F. Entwistle. Wakefield: W. H. Silvester, Sheffield. Pigeons: Tipplers. Mr. J. Stanway. Hanley; magpies, Mr. E. Furness, Ho!iinwood; flying homers, Mr. J. R. BiHington. South port: all other varieties, Mr. R. Woods, S,,)utli-?oi7t: all ot!e: var:let:ei, Nlr. R. NN oo d s, Appended is a list of the principal and local prizewinners :— 1- PIGS.—Open Competition. Large white boar, net e-xoe-eding nine months: 1 and 3, Thoma.s Honscn, Eastgate, Peterboro'; 2, Dodd and Sons, Mollington. Large white sow, not exceeding nine months .?-mcc-t- Wdo n- nine mont h s: 1. Thomas Henson 2, R. R. Rothwell, Preston; 3, Dodd and Sons. Middle white sow, not exceeding nine months: 1, 2 and 3, A. Dewhurst, Ryecroft Farm, Dudley Hill. Bradford. Any other variety boar. not exceeding nine months: 1 and 2. J. Jefferson, Peel Hall, Chester; 3, Frank Dcdd, Oscroft, Tarvin. Any other variety sow, mot exceeding nin? months 1, 2 and 3. J. Jefferson. Sow of any breed and any age with her own litter of not less than five pigs each under ten weeks old on the 5th June: 1, Thomas Henson; 2, R. R. Rothwell, Preston; 3, A. Dewhurst. SHEEP. Shropshire or any other Downs. Open competition. Shearling ram: 1 and 2, R. P. Cooper, Hen- stone Court. Lichfield; 3. S. F. M. Nevett, Yor- ton. Shrewsbury. Ram iamb, dropped in 1905: 1 and 2, R. P. Cooper; 3. S. F. M. Nevett, Yorton. Shearling ewe: 1 and 2. R. P. Coropcr; 3, Sir Walter Corbet, Bart., Shrewsbury. EWQ lamb, drooped in 1905: 1 and 2, R. P. Cooper; 3, S. F. M. Nevett. Any long-woolied variety. Sh-earling ram: 1. 2 and 3, F. Miller Birken- hea.d.. Ram lamb, dropned in 1905: L 2 and 3, F. Miller. Shearling ewe: 1 and 3, F. Miller; 2. H. Cass- well, Spalding. Ewo lamb, droppe a in 1905: 1, 2 and 3, F. Milicr. Welsh. Ram. two shea." aid over: 1. Gratton Bros, Abergele; 2. W. Conwy Bell. Rhuddlan; 3, Thos. Jones, Corwen. Shearling ram: 1 and 3. W. Conwy Bell; 2, Thomas Jone~ Two shearling owes, of the same flock: 1 and 2, Gratton Bros. 3. W. Conwv Bell. CATTLE. Shorthorns.. Open competition. Bull, calved in 1903: 1. R. R. Rothwell, Pres- ton: 2 and 3, Robert Taylor, Carnoustie; 4, Chas. Bell. Norley Hall. Bull, calved in or before 1902: 1 and r. Robert Taylor; 2, the Earl of PowLs; 3, Thomas Parton, Weston Hall, Ct-we. Heifer, calved in 1904: 1, Alfred A. Haley, Whitewall, Malton, Yorks. 2, F. Miller, Bir- kenhead 3, the Ear! of Powis; r, W. Bell, Ratclieugh, Alnwick. Heifer. calved iif Is03: 1, F. Miller; 2 and 3, Robert Taylor. Cow. in cnlf or in-milk. calved in or before 1902: 1. W. 13-1. Air,wick; 2, the Earl of Powis; 3, F. Miller. Birkenhead; r, Thomas G. Parton, Chorllon. Nantwich. Shorthorns. District competition. Bull, calved in. 1304; 1 and 2. J. A. Brown, Ridley Hall. Taiporey; 3. F. Miller. Bull, calved in 1505: 1, R. R. Rothwell; 2, Charles Bell. Norley Hall; 3 and r, F. Miller. Bull, calved in or before 1902: 1. Thomas Par- ton, Crewe; 2, J. A. Brown; 3. F. Miller; r, Charles Bell. H-.ufer. calved' in 1504: 1, F. Miller; 2. Chas. Bell; 3. J.. A. Biow-A: r. G. R. Crow. Heifer, calved in 1903: 1. F. Miller. Cow, in-milk or in-calf, calve-d in or before 1902 1, F. Miller; 2, Thomas G. Parton; 3, Chas. Bell. DAIRY CATTLE.—Open competition. Cow, in milk,, any bleed or cross-breed: 1, S. S. R.aingill, Ring way, Altrincham; 2, Thomas Parton; 3. J. C. Holland, Newport, Salop. Cow. in-calf, any breed or cross- breed: 1, 3 and r, S. S. Ra-ingill; 2, John C. Holland. DAIRY CATTLE.—District Competition. Cow, in-calf or in-milk, any breed or cross- breed. Competition confined to tenant farmers 1. 2, 3 and r, S. S. Raingill; 4, Thomas Parton, Crewe. Heifer. in-calf or in-milk, any breed or cross- breed. Competition confined to tenant farmers: 1 and 2, S. S. Rain gill; 3, W. Houghton, Oxton. CHANNEL ISLAND.—Open Competition. Bull, any age: 1, Captain L. G. Gisborne, Allesbree, Derby; 2. Earl Egerton of Tatton. Heifer, c-alved in 1904: 1 and 2, Captain L. G. Gisborne; 3, Holbrook Gaskell, junr., Frod- sham. Heifer, calved in 1903: 1, W. G. M. Tcwr.ley, Hard Cragg, Grange-o-Sands; 2 and 3, Captain L. G. Gisborne. Cow, in-milk or in-calf, calved in or before 1902: 1 and 3, Captain L. G. Gisborne; 2, W. I G. M. Towuley. HORSES. SIIIRE,i.-Op-en Competition. Stallion foaled in 1904: 1, James Gould, Lymm 2, J. W. Kenworthy. Castle Hill, Kelsall; 3, Walter Cunningham, Gateacre. Stallion, toaled in 1903: 1, James Gould; 2, Sir P. A. Muntz, Bart., M.P.. Dunsmore. Rugby; 3, J. Beecroft and Sons, Bankfields, Eastham. Stallion, foaled in or before 1902: 1, Earl Eger- ton of Tatton; 2. Sir P. A. Muntz, Bart., M.P. 3, Chas. Bell, Norley Hall; r, J. Beecroft and Sons. Pair of maxes or geldings, or one of each, any age, entered in their respective -classes: 1, A. C. Sparkes; 2, Liverpool Corporation; 3, James Gould; i-, Earl Egerton of Tatton. Gelding, foaled in or before 1902: 1, A. C. I Sparkes; 2, E. Ditvies, Partington; 3. Liverpool Corporation. Filly, foaled in 1904: 1. Sir P. A. Muntz, Bart. M.P. p 2, F. E. Muntz, Hockley Heath; 3, Wm. Dyke, Pulford S.O. r, John Wright, Ashley; h c. E. G. Proece. Shrewsbury. Fdly. foaled in 1903: 1. James Gould; 2 and 3, Earl of Powis. Mare, foaled in or before 1902: 1 and 3. Jas. Gould; 2, Earl Egerton of Tatton; r, Onarles Bell. Mare, any age, with fcal at foot: 1, James Gould; 2, J. Beecroft and Sons; 3, R. E. Evans, Pulford; r, Ljwis Dodd. Ruston. Foal, of above mare: 1, Earl Egerton of Tatton; 2, J. and G. Dickinson; 3, P. Allen, Willaston Hall; r, R. E. Evans. Stallion, foaled in 1904: 1, James Gould; 2, R. E. Evans 3, H. E. Parry, Wrexham. SHIRES.—District Competition. (Tenant farmers only.) Stallion, foaled in 1903: 1, James Gould; 2, J. Beecroft and Sons. Gelding or filly, fcaled in 1904: 1. William Dyke; 2, John Wright, Ashley; 3, J. K. Christo- ph-rso-i, Overpool. Gelding, foaled in 1902 or 1S03 1, E. Davies, Partington; 2. A. S. Gaskell, Prenton Hall. Gelding, fcaled in or before* 1901: 1 and 3. A. C. Sparges; 2, E. Bavi?s; r, Isaac D-lworth, Hale Bank. Fray, foabd in E 3: 1, James Gould; 2. A. S. F"Ily, ?'oal? d tr, 1 3 J,- i rr? .2 .i G o u  d 2, A. S. Filly, foaled in 1902: 1. James Gould; 2, R. E. Evans; 3, P. Allen, Willaston Hall; r, Mrs. J. Watson, Hargrave. Mare, foaled in or before 1901: 1, Jas. Gould; 2, J. Beecroft- and Sons; 3, R. E. Evans; r, S. S. Crcxton. Mare, any ao, 16nds, and over, with foal at foot: 1, James Gould; 2. J. Beecroft and Sons; 3, R. E. Evans. Mare, any age, under IShds., with foal at foot: 1, Lewis Dodd, Rushton; 2, Henry Beecroft, Lc dsham 3. W. Houghton, Oxton. Foal (entire) of eitne-r of the above mares: 1, L^w: Dodd; 2. J. Beecroft and Sons. Foal (filly), of either of tho above mares: 1, P. Alh1; 2. R. E. Evans; 3, A. S. Gaskell. HUNTERS AND RIDING HACKS.—(Open.) Colt, fiiiy, or grading, foaled in 1904 (in hand) i 1, Mrs Bloekley, Madeley; 2, Captain G. D. Uaynills Henderson 3. John Prescott. Kinder- ton; r, W. Hyland Dethick, Wilmslow. Fill" or gelding, foaled in 1903 (in hand): 1. Mrs. Bloekley; 2, John Prescott; 3. R. R. Roth- TM Preston; r, T. and G. Parry. Shipbrock Hill. Mare or priding, foaled in 1902 (in hand): 1, J. Young, junr., Keele, Staffs; 2 and 3, R. R. Rothw -11; r, J. and G. Dickinson. Mare, any ajr", with foal at foot (in hand): 1, A. J. Brown, Doncaster; 2. R. B. Tennent, Fair- field, Buxton; 3, Cantain G. D. Clayhills Hender- son. Foa!. of tho. above marc (in hand): 1, Captain G. D. Clayhills Hende rson; 2, T. C. Downes Ludlow; 3, A. J. Brown; r, R. 0. Eardlev, Market Drayton. Mare or gelding, foaled in or before 1901. qualified to carry 14 st. and ov&r (to be ridden in the ring): 1, J. H. Stokes, Market Harboro' 2, A. J. Brown; 3, R. Weaver, Carden, Malpas; r, W. J. Milton. Birkenhead. Mare or gelding, foaled in or before 1301, qualified to carry lSbt. and up to 14st. (to be ridden in the ring) 1. A. J. Brown; 2. A. L. Goodson, Heathfield, Knutsford 3, J. H. Sookes; r, J. Young, junr. r, Mare or gelding (riding hack), not exceeding 15hds. (to be ridden m the ring) 1, A. E. Evans 7 2. C. W. Ziegler, Landican; 3, R. R. Rothwell- r, W. J. Milton. HACKNEYS.-Open Competition. StalUon. foabd in 1903: 1. A. A. Haley. Malton, Yorkshire; 2, F. J. Batchelor, Alvochurch; 3, th? Misses M. E. Ey-ton and L. E. Horrocks, Ad- maston, r, W. R. Lysasht. Chepstow. Stallion, foaled in 1902: 1, R. P. Evans, Rie- gate; 2, A. A. Haley; 3, F. J. Batchelor, Hop- wood; r, J. Storrar. junr., M.R.C.V.S., Chester. Colt, filly. or gelding, foaled in 1904: 1, R. P. Evans; 2, W. R. Lysaght, Chepstow; 3, John Grund, Seacombc; r, J. Horswill. Chester. Filly or gelding, foaled in 1903: 1, Stephen Cliff, Wortley, Leeds; 2. R. P. Evans; 3, W. R. Lysaght; r, Cockayne Bros., Sheffield. Mare or gelding, foaled in or before 1902: 1, W. Burnell Tubbs, Mill Hill, N.W.; 3, Stephen Cliff; r, A. E. Evans. Mare, any age, with foal at foot: 1, W. Burnell Tubbs; 2, Cockayne Bros. 3, Stephen Ciiff; r, Walter Briggs, Burley-in- Wharfedale. Foal, of the above mare: 1, Stephen Cliff; 2, Cockayne Bros.; 3, John Grund; r, Walter Briggs. HACKNEY COBS AND PONIES.—Open Com- petition. Mare or gelding, exceeding 15hds: 1 A. E Evans. Wrexham; 2, T. C. MoKibbin, Winder- mere; 3, W. E. Inman. Huddorsfield; r, J. M a k &ag ue, Newton le- Wi 1 lows. Mare or gelding, not exceeding 14hds, and never having, previous to tho 5th June. won a first prize in harness: 1, Thomas Smith, Birmingham; 2. T. B. Sykes. Liverpool; 3. E. C. Thwaites. South- port; r. John Makeaguo. HARNESS HORSES.-District Competition. Mare or gelding, ovar 14hds and not exceeding 15hds: 1, Menzies Bros., Altrincham; 2. John Makeague; 3. A. E. Evans; r, W. Pierce Wil- liams, Abergele. LOCAL TRADESMEN'S HARNESS HORSES. Mare or gelding, exceeding 14hds: 1. W. G. Jeffs, New Ferry; 2. John Turner, New Brighton; 3, J. Threlfall, Egre-mcnt. Mare or gelding, not exceeding 14hd3 1, Hy. Foster. Birkenhead; 2, Hayes Bios., Bebington. BEST APPOINTED AND NEATEST PRIVATE TURNOUT. 1. W. J. Milton, Birkenhead; 2, Hy. Foster, Birkenhead. CHEESE. Three Cheshire cheese, each 501b. or over: 1, W. H. Hobson, Blakenhall, Nantwich; 2. Joseph Jones, Dodleston; 3, James Trickett, Calveley Green Farm. Tarporley; 4, Edwin Cookson, Poul- ton, Pulford; 5. Thomas Nunnerley, Bradeley Green. Whitchurch; 6. James Blake, Calveley Hall, Handlev. Very highly commended: Harry Denson. Poulton; Mr. Sheen. Brindley, near Nantwich; W. H. Edwards, The. Trenche. Elles- mero; Joseph Jones, New Farm, Dodleston. Highly commended: William Moore. Manchester; Jamea Blake, Calveley Hall, Handley; T. Charles- worth. Baddington, Nantwioh; Peter Dutton, Hoofield Hall, Huxley; Thos. Forshaw, Hat.ton Heath Farm; C. F. Hobson, Weston Hall, Eocleshall. Commended: Richard Mullockj Wavertoii; ?S D(?.nsoil, I.- Waverton S. Denson, Lea Newbold; Harry Den- son. Poulton. Three Cheshire cheese, each over 201b. and under 501b.: 1, George Piatt, Eaton, Tarporley; 2, James Blako, Handley; 3, Richard Mullock, Waverton; 4. T. Charlesworth, Baddington. Northwich; 5, S. Lea, Kinsall, Oswestry; 6. W. H. Edwards, The Trenoh, Ellesmere; r, W. H. Hobson, Nantwich. Very highly commended: John Dilworth. Manley; John Taylor. Lees Farm. Malpas; H. S. Walley, Bickerton Hall, Malpas; Mrs. A. E. Lovekin. Borresgate, Tarporley. Highly commended: J. L. Greenway, Oscroft, Tarvin; Hugh Rutter, Green Farm. Aldersey. Commended: R. W. Cooper. Bickerton, Malpas; Thomas G. Parton, Chorlton. Three Cheshire cheese, any weight, the ex- hibitor never having previously won a first prize at any of this society's shows 1, James Trickett, Calveley Groen Farm, Tarporley; 2 Josh. Dar- lington, St-anwardine Farm, Burlton, Salop; 3, Peter Dutton. Hoofield Hall, Huxley; 4, S. Den- son. Lea Newbold; 5, W. H. Hobson. Blakenhall; 6. S. Lea, Kinsall, Oswestry; r, C. Bate. Stanney Giange, Sutton. Very highly commended: Jas. Blake Handley; John Jackson. Handley; Thos. Shaw. Halton Heath Farm. Highly commended WiUiam Moore. Nanbwicb; C. A. Younger, Bryn Farm. Ruabon. Commended: W. G. Moss, Radslow Farm. Bet ley, Crewe; Edwin Cookson, Poulton. BUTTER.—Open Competition. Butter, 21b., made up in half-pounds, and slightly salted: 1. T. C. Heath, Keeie, New- castle 2, Mrs. L. R. Mildon. Rackenford; 3. Mrs. Adlam, Wells; 4, W. F. Wilkinson, Madeley; r, W. G. M. Townley, Grange-over-Sands. Very highly commended: Mrs. Frank Ward, Burn- ville; John Baines, Hinfield, Sussex; Mrs. G. B. Robinson, Baddeley, Nantwich; Mrs. Jos. Stokes, Tilston Heath. Butter. 21b., made up in half-pounds, free from sialt: 1, T. C. Heath Newcastle; 2. Mrs. Adlam, Wells; 3. W. G. M. Townley. Grange-over-Sands; 4, Mrs. L. R. Mildon. Morchard Bishop; r, Mrs. G. B. Robinson, Baddeley. Very highly com- mended: Mrs. A. A. Bere. Cove, near Tiverton; F. W. Arthurs, HenIov-on-Tham.es. Commended: W. F. Wilkinson, Madeley. Butter, 21b., made up in half-pounds, and slightly salted, the exhibitor never having pre- viously won a first prize at any of this society's shows: 1. T. C. Heath. Newcastle; 2. Philip Roade. Swanley, Nantwich; 3, John Baines, Hen- fie'd; 4, Mrs. Frank Ward, Tavistock; r, Mrs. Adlam, Wells. Very highly commended: Mrs. A. A. Bere. Emmersford Cove; Miss Susan Morley. Broughton Hall; Mrs. A. E. Lew's, Anglesey. TO DAY S PROGRAMME. The show reopened at ten o'clock this (Friday) morning. Ideal weather again prevailed, and there was another large crowd on the ground in the afternoon. Hacks and riding horses wore judged, and there followed parades of prize- winning cattle and horses. Harness horses also were judged. Popular features were tliO leaping of hunte-L, and parade of motor-cars.

I CITY POLICE COURT. WEDNESDAY.—Before Dr. Stolterfoth, Dr. Taylor, and Mr. F. E. Roberts. A BRUTAL HUSBAND.—Mary Morris, Harrison'.s-court. Handbridge, charged John Morris, plasterer, her husband, with assault.—Mr. F. Turner defended. Complainant's case was that on May 26th prisoner abused her and beat her. He knocked her down and pushed her against the stairs, and broke one of her ribs. She had to see a doctor, and had been laid up for some time. He was very good when he wa-s sober, and only carried on like that when he was drunk.—Cross- examined She had been in a public-house earlier in the evening. She went there to fetch her husband out. He had been drinking from 10.30 a.m. and came home drunk at 3.30 p.m. She did not fling the beer in his face.-Dr. Spencer deposed to treating complainant's broken rib.—Prisoner's defence was that the affair took place on the Friday after the races and not on May 26111. His wife came to him in a public-house and made some remark relative to the conduct of his brother. She hit him in the mouth and flung some beer in his face. He then hit her back. On Monday and Tuesday in last week she was drunk, and on the latter day she danced a "cake walk" in the street.—Prisoner was sent to gaol for a month with hard labour, and his wife was granted a separation order for 15,3. a week, with tho custody of the four children. I THURSDAY.—Before Dr. Stulterfoth and Mr. F. r E. Roberts. TOURIST, TICKET MIS-USED. Thomas Hirons, 11, St. Martin-street. Liverpool, was sum- moned for travelling from Birkenhead to Chester on March 12th without having previously paid his fare and with intent to avoid payment. Mr J. Fenna appeared for the prosecution on behalf of the Joint Railway Companies. Defendant was repre- sented by a friend.—Mr. Fenna said Hirons was a horse dealer in a rather large way of business. He was constantly travelling on the railway, especially between Liverpool, Birkenhead and Wales. On March 9th defendant went to the booking office at Woodside and took a tourist ticket from Birken- head to Builth Wells, and a Great Western ticket inspector "nicked" the ticket at Rock Ferry on the 9.25 a.m. train the same day. On the following day, defendant returned to Birkenhead with an ordinary single tioket, and did not use the return portion of his tourist ticket. On Sunday, March 12th, the ticket ex- aminer at Chester in working on a train from Birkenhead saw defendant, who produced the ticket issued on the 9th. Defendant afterwards in conversation with the ticket examiner said he bought the ticket on the 9th, but did not use it. On May 20th he admitted the fraud to a detective at Liverpool. As no defence was raised the evidence was taken as shortly as possible and Mr. Fonna's statement was borne out by William Henry Crump, booking clerk, Birkenhead; Ed. Ernest Diggorv, G.W.R. travelling ticket inspec- tor; Thomas Jones, ticket examiner, Chester; and Thomas Goode, Lime-street Station, Liver- pool.—The magistrates having decided to convict, Mr. Fenna said defendant' had bepll doing t.he same thing for many months and they had not caught him. Ho was very cute, and smart in his methods and Goode had cautioned him to be careful, but he had taken no hed. Ho (Mr. Fenna) asked for full costs—Defendant was fined 40s. and costs. Each witness was allowed 5s and £ 4 ioVOCate £ 1' Is. The total costs came to L4. 12s. .Ã SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER.-A man named John Hannon wa. placed in t!- dock, and bI° <?"- J. H. Laybournc) said that at 1.15 that m?rn' an onio.r heard the no.se of glas, breaking in Grosvenor-road. He ?und prisoner at the shop of Messrs. Ball and Thornton, tailors. Th.? window was broken and „* .piece of glass was in prisoner's posses- I r* 'Tp r90ner '? ??ct up, but he had reefnf^ d to give further account of himself.-P.C. Pruett confirmed this 8 tateni?nt, and prisoner was ??? ? ?'? ?isstate?nt, and prisoner w? inquiries. i ??? ? ?? '? P?l'? to make

CHEAP STRAWBERRIES-In consequence of tuc ?rgc consignments of *trawberries received in t Iondor arLSf?>" T Cr-d^- the fruit ?so!? t to haSnkerr., on ?edn?day afternoon at Hd. a pound. NEW CHESHIRE MAGISTRATE. Mr J. 13. Pownall is feing placed on the Com. mission of the Peace for Cheshire. Mr. Pownall is the leader of the Conservative Party in Ashton- under-Lyne, and has been Mayor three times. THE COMMAND IN INDIA.-Mr. Brodrick, in the House of Commons on Wednesday night, made an important statement in regard to the pro- posed reforms in Indian military administration. His Majesty's Government proposes to establish two departments, in place of the present military department; namely, an army department, which will be under the Commander-in-Chief, and a military supply department, which will be presided over by a member of Council, who, it is to be presumed, will take the place of the present military member, but will have a greatly diminished authority. A striking feature of this new departure is the arrangement under which the new member of Council may be a civilian, unless the Commander-in-Chief happens, like Lord Kitchener himself, to belong to the British service. In that case the member of Council must be an Indian officer. It is also proposed to give Lord Kitchener a Chief of the Staff, to whom, apparently, much of the powers and responsibilities now exercised by Major-General Sir E. EUes will be transferred.

LOCAL WEDDINGS. I DANIELSEN-OKELL. I BARROW EN FETE. I Glorious sunshine favoured the marriage on I Thursday of Mr. Frederick G. Danielsen, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Danielsen, of High- field, Edgbaston, and Miss Elizabeth Okell, eldest. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Okell, of Bar- row. The bride's family are well known in the locality, and none are more highly respected than they. Striking evidence was afforded of their popularity by the fact that nearly every house or cottage between theirs and the church bore a flag or some other token of the inmates' good wishes, while tho seating accommodation of the church was not sufficient- for the large gathering of friends from all parts of tho district. In the road near the house three large triumphal arches were erooted, each being profusely decorated and bear- ing suitable messages of good-will; while the two front entrances to the house were spanned in a similar way. The village wore a holiday appear- ance, and the inhabitants were early found in occupation of all tho main points of vantage along tho route. Tho marriage service took place at 2.30 at the church, where the Rector (the Rev. H. A. Arnold) and the Rev. Hugh B. Chapman (Camberwell) officiated. Tho bride looked charm- ing in a beautiful white satin gown, trimmc-d with Brussels lace, the gift of her mother, with a hand- some lace veil. She wore a Court train of satin, which was borne by the little Misses Joyce and Margaret Sydenham, who wore dresses of similar material. Her orname-nts were opal and diamond bracelets, the gifts of the parishioners. The bride was attended by her sisters, the Misses Helen, May and Maud Okell, and the Misses Marie and Anna Danielsen, sisters of the bridegroom, who wore handsome dresses of silk chiffon taffeta, with fichus, daintily set out with pink roses. The service opened with the hymn "Lead us, Heavenly Father," and after the joining of hands the con- gregation sang "Thine for ever, God of love." The final hymn was "0, perfect love." The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. A. Arnold, and a suitable and impressive address was delivered by the lWV. Hugh B. Chapman. The bride was given away by her father, and Mr. J. W. Daniel- stlil brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. Mr. Gee presided at the organ. Returning from the church, the bride and bridegroom's car- riage was stopped by a party of young men, who quickly took out the horses and hauled it merrily along to the house. Afterwards, Mrs. Okell held a largely attended reoeption. and later the happy pair left for their honeymoon, which will be spent in Scotland. Tho bride's travelling dress was of champagne-coloured voile, and she wore a black picture hat. The festivities were continued yes- terday (Friday), when'the villagers were ntor- tained at tea, and dancing was afterwards in- dulged in. 00'.0 THE PRESENTS. The following is a list of the wedding presents: Brida to bridegroom, miniature, roll top writing desk, bookcase and bicycle; bridegroom to bride, half-hoop diamond ring and old oak bureau; Mr. and Mrs. Aleo Alderson. inlaid silver and copper tray; Mrs. Aidworth and Miss J. Drew, antique china. jug; Mr. and Mrs. Albrecht, Worcester vase; Lady Charlotte and tho Misses Arnold, sil- ver card case; the Rev. H. A. and Mrs. Arnold, copper kettle; the Rev. H. A. Arnold, Bible; Gladice, Joan, Hugo and Vere Arnold, purse; Miss Abel, dessert d'oyleys; Mr. and Mrs. Ash, embroidered Irish linen, bedspread and pi'low covers; Mr. W. J. Ash, cut-glass decanter; Mrs. Arthur Adams, toilet mats and tidies; the Rev. and Mrs. Anderson. Indian paper knife; Mrs. Charles Alderson, asparagus tongs, cut-glass and silver matchbox; brother and sisters of the bride- groom, picture, books, salad bowl; brothers and sisters of the bride, prints and engravings, dress- ing bag; Mr. Button, cheque; Miss Bell, brooch; Mr. Barber, china inkstand; Mr. R. Bull, silver candlesticks; Mr. and Mrs. Beckett, silver muffineers; Mrs. Bean, silver photograph frame; Mr. and Mrs. J. Bolliss, Coalport coffeo oups; Mr. and Mrs. Boeddicker, silver cake basket; Mrs. Belliss, eggstand Mr. Bertram, oil and vinegar bottle; Dr. Hans Boeddicker, pair of silver candlesticks; Mr. A. E.. Button, entreo dishes; Mrs. and the Misses Baillie-Hamilton, drawn linen tablecloth Mrs. Buckley Bent, pair of vases; Miss Beckett-, boot polishing case; Mr. Percy Brundrit, silver cake dish; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barwell, silver cake basket.; Miss Constance Belliss, book; Miss Christiansen, Dresden china tea set and bottle stand; Mr. F. M. Chatterley, cut-glass decanter; Mr. and Mrs. Charles, Wor- cester vase Mrs. Cheers, copper flower pot.s; Mr. and Mrs. Churton. picture; Mr. and Mrs. H. and Mr. and Mrs. C. Cheers, silver fruit spoons; Mrs. Co leg rove, embroidered cloth; Mrs. and Miss Currey, glass and pewter roso bowl; Mr. and Mrs. Chesters, out-glass and silver scent bottle; Mr. and Mrs. Crake, brass tea tray; Mr. and Miss Christiansen, marble statuette; Mr. Creak, silver- mounted claret jug; Mr. E. S. Clark, silver pin- cushion Miss G.. and Miss H. Clarke, silver photo- graph frame; Mr. and Mrs. Cullimore. silver sal- ver; choir, illustrated edition of George Eliot's works; children of Barrow, out-glass and silver scent bottle; Mr. and Mrs. Charles, Worcester vase; Mr. and Mrs. Danielsen, grand piano and cheque; Mrs. and the Misses Davies, silver photo- graph frame; Mr. and Mrs. Dodd, framed motto; Mr. and Mrs. A. Darlington, Bible; Mr. and Mrs. Donkin, silver chinese flower vases; Mr., Mrs. And M'sis Johnson Dickson, afternoon tea knives; Mr. and Mrs, Dennis, silver coffeo service; Mis. Duranty. cushion; Mr. and Mrs. Dempster, io3 bowl; Mr. and Mrs. Dixon, o!d silver salt cellars; Mr. and Mis. J. W. Danielsen, st-atuo; Miss Eddison, enamol brooch; the Rev. T. J. and Mrs. Evam. copper tea caddy; Mr. and Mrs. Engels. sugar sifter; Miss Fraser, silver box; Mr. Fraser, silver bon-bon dishes; Mr. and Mrs. H.. Faulkes, letter rack; Mrs. Faulkes and Mr. Jas. Lunt, brass inkstand and candlesticks; Dr. Foster, barometer; Mr. and Miss Gamon, breakfast service; Miss Ganion, lace flounce; the Messrs. Gamon, re- volving breakfast dish and entree dish; Mr. and Mrs. Percival Gamon, silver teaspoons and sugar tongs; Mrs. W. and the Misses Gamon, silver muffineers; Miss M. Gamon. embroidered tea- cloth; Mi's. Graham, silver paper knife; Miss Garner, nightdress case; Mr. and Mrs. Geddes. silver teaspoons; the Misses Geddes. silver salt cellars; Miss Lucy Geddes, turquoise hatpin Mr. and Miss Gocher, silver salver; Mr. R. Harrison, book; Mr. and Mrs. Hutchings, copper and fender stool; Miss Hayes, silver bon-bon dishes; Mr. and Mrs. F. Hayes, old liqueur decanters; the Misses Hares, china tea service; Mr.. and Mrs. Hedley, cheque; Miss Hedley, cake knife; Mr. and Mis. Heath, silver button hook; Mrs. and Mis,, Hud- son, Worcester vase; Mr. and the Misses Hodson, silver salt cellars; Miss Hirst, pair of vases; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hale, silver pickle forks; Mr. Innos, egg boiier; Mr. B. W. Jackson, silver salver; Mrs. B. W. Jackson, old silver fern pot and embroidered! tablecloth; MIs. and the Misses Jackson, cake knife; the Rev. and Mrs. Norman Johnson. card table; tho Rev. and Mrs. Wil- ioughbv Jones, "Cloud of Witness" Mr. and Mrs. Kohlmann, model of Roman column in alabaster; Mr. and Mrs. Kinkclin, silver cheese and butter dish; Mr Luard, silver tea caddy; Colonel and Mrs. Ludlow, silver menuE" holders; Mr. Lowe, old silver tea strainer; Mr., Mrs. and the Misses Linnell, print; Mr. and Miss Lea and Miss Hosley, flower bowl; Mrs. Lister, crochet lace; Mr. and Mrs.. McClure, silver bon-bon dishes; Mme. Michand, old silver spoons; Mrs. Moroton. pictures; the Misses Maddock, flower vases; Mrs. and Miss Maelaren, blotter; Mr. and Mrs. C. Martineau, silver toast racks; Mr. and Mrs. C. Macfie, leather book cover; Miss Moa- cock, toilet mats; Dr. and Mrs. Moreton and famny. old oak grandfather clock; Mrs. R. More- ton, Miss Haininj and Mr. R. H. Haining, muffin dish; Mre. Charles Newport, silver photograph frame Miss F. Newport, drawn linen table cen- i tre; Miss B. Newport, crayon drawing; Miss M. Newport, kettle holder; M'ss H. Newport, Wor- cester cup; Mr. W. and Mr. F. Newport, brass photograpn frame Miss Nixon, Armenian embroi- dery Mr. George Okell, household linen, silver tea and ooffee service and tray; Mis. George Okell, diamond and pearl pendant and Brussels lace; Miss Owen, old chippendale chair; Mrs. E. and Mr. Oswald Okell, cheque; Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. OkDll. silver llowor vases; Mr. and Mrs. J. Okol], quilt; Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Owen, Sheffield- plato muffin d'sh; Mr. F. n. and Miss Owen, silver butter dish and tea knives; Mrs. and Mis3 Owen, silver lamp; Mr. and Mrs. J.. Owen, cash box; Mrs. J. Dorsett Owen. old Sevres work- box; Miss M. Owen, old copper bowl and cushion Mr. J. D. Owen, antique silver bon-bon dish; Mr. and Mis. Oakloy, silver mounted ieather book cover; Mr. Murray Phelps, regimental crest; Petersen end Co.'s staff, silver tea and coffeo set and tray; Mr. Petersen, table silver and cutlery; Mrs. Petersen, cheque; Mr. C. Peterson. Crown Derby dosseit service Mr. and Mrs. Potts, enamel and pearl pendant; Mrs. Eden Phillpotts, oil painting; Mrs. Paul, Crown Derby coffee cups Capta;n and Miss Parrott, dessert knives and forks; Mr. and Mrs. Pretty, old silver sauce bowls; Miss Pietty, Dresden china box; Mr. and Mrs. W. Platt. flower vases; Mr. and Mrs. Piatt, Wedgwood biscuit box; Dr. and Mrs. Pattullo, crumb scoop; Dr., Mrs. and the Misses Payne, silver butter dish; Mr. and Mis. Pearson, pic- ture Messrs. Phipson and Warden, brass ink- stand; Mr. Henry Petersen, cut-glass spirit de- canters and liqueur stand; parishioners of Bar- row, cpitl azid diamond bracelet; Mrs. Parkes, umbrella; Mr. and Mrs. Payton, entree dish; Mrs. Reeves, paper rack; Mr and Mrs. Itdgar Rainsford, six cut-glass and silver flower vases the Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Rice, Worcester cream jug; Mr. Richards. diamond brooch; Miss Richards, opal and diamond brooch; Miss D. Richards, picture; Mrs. B. C. Roberts, cut-glass and silver scent bottle; Miss Roug-ier, silver fish carvers; Dr. and Mrs. Rice, vase; Mr. F. liobe,i t-, and Miss Marty, silver tea caddy; Mrs and Miss Ruscoe, drawn linen tablecloth; Mrs. Robertson, old Sheffield-plate wine coolers; Mr. and Mrs. Lo Roy, silver cake basket; Mr. T. W. Richards. flower vase; Mrs. Snter, silver mustard pot; Joyce and Margaret Sydenham, clock; the Rev. and Mre. Shillito, knife rests; Mrs. and Miss Stretch, Sheffield-plate candlesticks; Mr. and Trs. L. Smith, silver hair brush and comb; Mr., Mrs and Miss Sydenham. silver rose bowls; Mr. S. Smith, silver fish knives and forks; Mr T. Smith and Miss Tilston, silver jewel box; Mrs. Smith, d'oyley; Mr. and Mrs. Lyie Smyth, proof engraving; Mr. and Mrs. Shufflsbotham, re- volving dish; Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Smith, old copper coal vase; Mr. and Mrs. Schaerhoff. silver tea service; Mr. T.. Shallcross, book shelves; Mrs. Schmidt, cut-glass dish Mr. a-id Mrs. Sutorious. claret jll; Mr. M. and Mrs. C. Smith, standard lamp; Miss Sherwin. table centre; servants at the Manor Honse, silver letter weight; Mrs. Shard. cushion cover; Misses N. and G. Lyle Smyth and Capt. Lyle Smyth, embroidered photograph frame; Mrs. Topham. cheque; Miss Topham, photograph frame; Miss F. Topham, brass tray; Mr. R. Topham, old ohina trinket- box; Mrs. W. Topham, ilver cream jug and sugar sifter; Mr. and Mrs. Thornelv, corner cupboard and picture; Miss Thornely, netted d'oyleys; Mr. and Alrg. Tnengrouse. knife rests; Miss trengrou,e, mantel border; Miss Taylor, flower vases; the Misses Taylor, tea cosy Mr. A. G. Topham. pendant; Mr. and Mrs Arnold Thorne'iy, Delia Robbia. muffin dish; Mr. and Mrs. Timperlay, ivory- bound Prayer-book; the Rev. and Mrs.. S. P. Townend, silver muffineers; Mr. and Mrs. Wain- wright, silver hand glass; Mr. and Mrs. Wise, biscuit canister; Dennis WTis&, silver toilet box; G-ef. W ise. silver toilet box; Mr. and Mrs. Wil- cockson, silver candlesticks; Miss Whittle, em- broidered chair back; Mr. and Mrs. Willis, silver vase; Mir. and Mrs. Way, silver photograph I frame; Mr. and Mrs. NN-estpl-ialcii, silver coffee &poons; Mr.. and Mrs. J. Wilson, silver fruit spoons and sugar; Miss A. Woodcock, cream jug and sugar basin; Miss Amy Wilson, silver bon- bon dishes; Miss M. Wilson, drawn linen and embroidered teacloth; Dr. and Mrs. Williams, silver photograph frame.; Mrs, Weedbw, "Christian Year"; Mrs. Warburton, old lustre jug. GROVES—WALKER. I There was a large assembly on Wednesday afternoon at St. Paul's Church, Knightsbridgo, London, to witness the marriage of Mr. J. Douglas Groves, son of Mr. J. Grimble Groves, M.P. for South Salford, Man- chester, of Oldfield Hall, Altrincham, and Miss Mary Millicent Walker, daughter of the late Mr. Edward Walker and Mrs. Walker, of Altrincham, and 84, Park Mansions, London. The service was fully choral and the altar was handsomely decorated with white cut blooms. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. H. Montagu Villiers, prebendary' of St. Paul's Cathedral, and vicar of St. Paul's. Knightsbridge. assisted by the Rev. J. Baden-Powell, precentor of St. Paul's Church. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. H. Garforth Hall. She was attended by two train- bearers, Miss Rhoda Smith and Master Malcolm Smith, picturesquely costumed; and three brides- maids, Miss Dorothy Walker (sister of the bride), Miss Muriel Groves (Sister of the bride), and Miss Josephine Taylor, who were charmingly gowned in petunia silk, arranged with tiny flowers, adorned with lace and chiffon, and light petunia straw hats, trimmed with white roses in foliage. The bridegroom's presents to them were gold chains with jewelled pendants, and nosegays of sweet peas in foliage. Mr. Eric Groves (brother of the bridegroom) was best man. The bride was much admired in a robe of white duchesse satin, with semi train arranged with lace and large lace collarette on shoulders, and tulle veil over a tiara of orange flowers. Her ornaments were a pearl necklet, with a diamond pendant (the gift of the bridegroom), and a bridal bouquet of white roses and carnations, tied with white satin streamers. The reception, held bv Mrs. Walker at the Harris Crescent Hotel, S. W., was very largely attended. Early in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. J. Douglas Groves left for Ireland, en route for Norway, the going-away gown being of grey cloth and hat en suite. The presents, over 300, were handsome and costly.

I ALLEGED TRAIN ROBBERIES. EXTRAORDINARY CASE. I CHESTER MAN ARRESTED. I JEWELLERY IN HOOLE LODGINGS. At an occasional sitting of the Crewe County Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. Wilmot Eardley, a single young man named Richard Henry Parry, aged 25, who lodges at 5, Burgess-street, Hoole, near Chester, and was formerly in the employment of the London and North-Western Railway Company at Chester Station, was brought up on a charge of stealing a great quantity of jewellery and articles of wearing apparel front passengers' luggage while in transit between Chester and London on various dates between the 1st of January and the 10th of June, 1905, the pro- perty of the Railway Company. Among the articles mentioned in the charge were—a lady's diamond and emerald ring, a gent's gold cat's eye pin, two small jewel cases (one containing a diamond and pearl stud, and a gold-mounted amber cigar holder), a gent's gold albert, diamond and emerald cuff links, four loose rubies, two surgical instruments, a case containing a gold-plated button- hook, a pipe in case, two cigar cases, and a gent's gold safety pin, with a silver fox head, set with diamonds.. and ruby eyes. The value of the articles is at present unknown. Chief Detective Superintendent Richards, of Euston, watched the case on behalf of the railway company. Detective-Inspector Smart, in applying for a remand, briefly laid the facts of the case before the magistrate. He stated that in consequence of complaints of robberies from passengers' luggage, and acting upon instructions received írom Detective-Superintendent Richards, of Euston, he kept observation on the departure of the 12.5 noon train from Crewe to London on Friday, June 9th. He noticed the prisoner., who was then dressed in a North-Western porter's uniform, come from the loop, where a train from Chester, duo in Crewe at 11.58, had just arrived. The prisoner entered the front van of the Euston express, and witness travelled with the train as far as Rugby, which was the first stop. On the following day! the 10th mst., m consequence of what had come to his (the inspector's) knowledge, he met the Chester train upon its arrival at 11.58, and saw the prisoner alight from the middle van, of which he was the only occupant, and proceed in the direction of the noon express for Euston. At the time witness was accompanied by Detective Oliver, and the latter recognised the prisoner as a person whom he had found in the front van of the 4.15 p.m. train from Euston on June 1st, and who, when questioned by Oliver on that occasion as to his authority for travelling in a guard's van, stated that hi* name was Richards, and that he had been to Euston in charge of bullion from Carnarvon to London. He also produced a pocket book which contained what purported to be a signature for the receipt of the bullion.— Proceeding, Inspector Smart said that after seeing the prisoner alight from the Chester train, witness and Oliver followed him, and he entered the front van of the London express, as he .had done on the previous occasion. Witness again travelled by the same train to Rugby. On returning to Crowe he prosecuted further inquiries, and afterwards ascertained that on the following night the pri- soner travelled from London and through to Chester. He also discovered that he entered the company s service in the early part of 1900, and remained in their employment until January last. having for three years worked as a relief porter in the Chester and Holyhead district. Acting in conjunction with Detective-Inspector Hoole. of the Cheshire County Police, and Detective Etheridge, of the railway police at Chester Station, wifliess made other investigations con- cerning the prisoner, and as a result of these, the other two officers and himself went on Tuesday to the prisoner's lodgings at 5, Burgess-street, tioo.e. There they sav/ the prisoner, who had just returned home after being' absent since Whit- Monday. He (the inspector) informed Parry that he was making inquiries with respect to his travelling between Chester and London in porter's uniform, and representing himself to be in the company's employment. He also told him that he had reason to believe that he (the prisoner) had stolen various articles of jewellery and money from passengers' luggage in transit between Crewe and London. To that the prisoner answered: "I admit, Air. Smart, that I have been travelling between Chester and London IN THE COMPANY'S UNIFORM I but I have never interfered with any passengers' luggage." Lpon searching two boxes belonging to the prisoner at his lodgings, witness found the various articles of jewellery mentioned in the charge, arid also a quantity of wearing apparel. At the time the prisoner was wearing a gent's gold brooch, with a silver fox's head, set with diamonds and ruby eyes, and also a pair of gent's gold cuff links with pearl fronts (button pattern). After searching the boxes, witness accused the prisoner of having stolen the various articles, and he then admitted that he had stolen them, adding, I have been travelling between Crewe and London for about three months and a half, and they are some things tnat I stole out of a Glad- stone bag. I will give you all the assistance that 1 can. —witness then searched the prisoner, and in his possession found keys that would unlock the w d c,r corridor gangways leading from one coach to another, and in a bag he also found a bunch of keys, some of which had evidently been used. After finding these keys he said to the prisoner: On June fcth some money was stolen from a passenger s luggage between Crewo and London; ¡;he trunk was tampered with and the portion of a key ,vas left 'n the :ook. Do you know anything of it? Parry replied: "I do recollect trying a trun? k, ami the key broke in the lock." Witness produced the broken portion of the key, which had been found in the lock of the trunk, and the prisoner said that it was his. He was questioned as to what he had done with the other part of the key, and he answered that lie had thrown it away. He further stated that he knew nothing of the amount of money which was said to be missing from the trunk, and that he had only taken two lots of money, one of 16s. and another ot 25s. The inspector went on to state that the prisoner s lodgings were searched, and among other tnmgs found were the followingTwo -urgica. instruments, a pipe and case, a case con- taining golcl-p.ated^ buttons, a cigar case. a gent's co.ta. marked "WtHetard." two collars marked "R. Doll ihomson," a collar marked Wr.W.C. four ether collars marked respectively "T. C. Knox," "5. Richardson," "E. 93." and T. T. Power," a cream silk handkerchief with b'ack spots on the border, marked "R.R.D. a cent's nem-stnched white silk handkerchief, marked K.O., and a gent's cream silk vest marked J.S., 1399. 12." Inspector Smart added that the prisoner nad admitted that all the articles men- ?oucd 1 in tho charge, and a!?;o tho?e found in his lOdgmgs. were the proceeds of robberies com- mitted by him from passengers' luggage in transit between Gnester and London. He conveyed the prisoner from Chester to C-rewe, and at the police- station charged him with stealing the different articles, th" property of the railway company, but he made no reply. The accused was remanded in custody. PRISONER AGAIN BEFORE THE COURT I A LIST OF THE JEWELLERY -uo I LBY OUR OWN REPOKTEK.1 I Parry was brought up on remand at Crewe Police Court yesterday (Friday). On the Bench was Alderman McNeill. Detective-Inspector Smart said that since the last remand prisoner had made a statement to him, in consequence of which he had made further inquiries in Liverpool, and had got more jewellery. On that evidence, lie asked for a remand until next Friday, when lie hoped to have one or two cases complete. A remand was granted. The following is a list of the articles for the theft of which prisoner is charged :—One lady's diamond and emerald ring. one gent's gold cat's eye pin, two small jewel cases, one case contain- ing one diamond and pearl 6tud, on amber cigar holder (gold mounted), one gent's gold albert, one diamond and emerald cuff-link, four loose rubies, two surgical instruments, one case oon- taining gold-plated button-hook, one pipe in case, two leather cigar cases, one pair of skeleton binocular glasses, one case containing silver and peari cuff-linb and silver breast-pin, and one fox's head set in diamonds. The value of these articles is at present unknown.

DISTRICT COUNCILS. I O BUCKLEY URBAN. MR. HUGHES LEAVES THE ROOM. I Mr. Jonathan Catherall (chairman) presided over the monthly meeting on Tuesday evening. Mr. Henry' Hughes said that before the business oommenoed he protested against it as irregular. He was not on any of the committees, and if they and the clerk thought they could choke him off they were mistaken. He warned them that if the business was proceeded with he would report the matter to the Local Government Board. The Council had failed to comply with the stand- ing orders by not having the minute-book de- posited the previous day for inspection. The Clerk (Mr. T. M. Koene) said the book was ready, but as there was a heavy downfall of rain he delayed sending it; the book was deposited in the evening. Mr. Joel Williamson said the explanation given was satisfactory, and moved that the Council proooed with the business. Mr. Hughes, in a highly excited manner, said he would not stop in the room, and he warned the Council of their peril if they did proceed. Mr. Hughes then left the room, accompanied by greetings of "Good-night" from several quarters. THE TERMS OF LIGHTING. 4- The Clerk read a communication received from the Buckley Gas Company, stating that they were prepared to accept definitely 31s. 6d. per lamp for the supply of gas and lighting the lamps for the term of three years. On the recommendation of the Lighting Committee, it was decided to offer the company 31s. per lamp for all the lamps in the district with a view of closing the matter. A COMPLAINT. A letter was read from Mr. Hancock complain- ing of the sewage entering the brook which ran through his farm. He asked that immediate stops be taken in the matter. A letter on the same subject had also been received from the Hawarden Rural District Council. Mr. William Newton said the Sanitary Committee had visited the spot and recommended that the brook should be cleaned out and other steps taken to remedy the nuisance. This would suffice until they dealt with the sewerage scheme.—Mr. Lindop con- sidered the recommendation a reasonable one, and it was adopted. Mr. Lindop reported that the County Council had agreed to contribut-c 9146 towards the making of a new road by that Council and £100 towards the cost of previous repairs of roads.-Mr. Newton said that seeing the work had cost £1,000, he fully expected the County Council would have given one-half. The Council should congratulate Mr. Lindop and Mr. G. A. Parry on the way they had endeavoured to get the rights of the Council recognised. He moved a vote of thanks to them, which was unanimously carried. I THE SEWERAGE SCHEME. The Council, through their clerk, had asked Mr. Eayrs, C.E., to submit a revised drainage schemo to bring it within £ 8.000. Mr. Eayrs had replied that he would do so on payment of a foe of 10 guineas, to be reduced to 5 guineas if his services were retained. It was resolved that such offer be accepted.—Messrs. W. H. Churton and Son (Chester) had written to the effect that their clients, Messrs. George Watkinson and Sons, Ltd., were working the minerals under the roacli, and the Council in laying the sewerage mains should proceed with care.—Several councillors enquired what it meant.—Air. Edward Roberts said it was a diplomatic stroke—(laughter)—and the matter then dropped. I RAILWAY AIATTERS. A letter was read from the County Council with reference to a conference between that Council and representatives of other public authorities in the county with a view of making a combined re- quest to the Great Central Railway Company to extend their system so as to provide railway ac- commodation through the central portion of Flint. The Urban Council were invited to appoint two representatives to attend the conference on Wednesday the 19th July.—The chairman, vice- chairman (Mr. James Lamb), with the clerk, were unanimously appointed for the purpose. I CONNAH'S QUAY URBAN. The monthly meeting was held on Thursday evening, the chairman (Mr. T. J. Reney) presiding. -with regard to the road through the Wepre estate, the sub-committee recommended that the road be taken over on certain conditions, including permission to pipe the ditch as far as Mr. Clough's land extends, and that part of the road be widened so that pedestrians could pass by vehicles without any injury. The committee also considered that the macadam generally should be widened, Mr. Freme to keep the road in repair for a period of 12 months. It was resolved, on the proposition of Mr. T. J. Reney, seconded by Mr. Hugh Hughes, that these form the basis of negotiations with Mr. Freme and Mr. Clough. I CEMETERY DEPREDATIONS. The superintendent of the cemetery reported that the work of dressing the borders and the general up-keeping of the cemetery, chipping the edges, etc., had been attended to. Complaints were received of children frequenting the ceme- tery and taking away the flowers. There were only 13 children's grave spaces unappropriated in the consecrated portion of the cemetery. It was resolved that the man employed at the cemetery be instructed to watch children and others, and in the event of their being caught taking the flowers, they be prosecuted, also that notices be posted in the cemetery warning persons against taking away the flowers. The superintendent was directed to report to the next meeting as to utilising a portion of the adult spaces for the use of ohildren's burials. Messrs. T. J. Reney, W. Coppack and T. Rowlands were appointed a committee to inspect the entrance to the cemetery and report, the superintendent to prepare a plan. I GIFT OF AN AMBULANCE. A communication was read Irom Messrs. John Summers and Sons, Hawarden Bridge Works, stating that they wished to bring before the Council an offer to place a horse ambulance at the Council'-s disposal in Connah's Quay, the same to be placed in close proximity to a tele- phone, by which the ambulance could be called up quickly, also that in case of need Messrs. Summers were to have the first call on same for any accident which might occur to their workmen, the understanding to be that the Council pay all expenses in regard to the maintenance and horse hire for local cases when once the ambulance had been placed at the Council's disposal, Messrs. Summers paying reasonable horse hire for any cases connected with their works. The Chairman proposed that Mr. Summers be thanked for his kind offer, and that it be referred to a committee to make the necessary arrange- ments as to storing, etc.—Mr. Hughes seconded, and the resolution was passed unanimously. It was reportecl that Mr. Rowlands a member of the Council, was seriously ill, and a vote of con- dolence was passed with him in his illness.

NORTHERN QIJOITING LEAGUE NESS HOLT v. NESTON.-Thi.g match, played on Saturday, resulted in a victory for the home team (Nessi Holt) by a majority of 35 shots. E. Davidson played a splendid game against J. Medoalfe. Tho game stood at one time 10-3 in favour of Mode-alfe. The bout between J. Prosser and R. Oxton was very exciting. There was some splendid play for the final shot. All the four quoits were near the pin. R. Kameen did not play his usual game; he was very much handicapped as ha had to play odd quoits through taking wrong nons. Tho game between Jos. Oxton and Jos. Aledcalfo was keenly fought, and attracted most of the onlookers. Medcaifo's play waa splendid throughout, and he won very easily. M. Oxton (the hon. secretary of tho homo club) gavo a splendid display of quoiting against his opponent, J. Coyla Score —Ness Holt: Edw. Davidson 25, Jos. Oxton 13, Thos. Oxton 25, W. DavMson 14, John Jones 25, Jos. Jones 25, H. Oxton 25, R. Oxton 25, T. Davies 25, M. Oxton 25, M. W ebster 25, M. Stone 17, scratch, total 269. Neston: John Aledealfe 14, Jos. Medcalfe 25. G. Beli 22, J. Bird 25, S. Medcalfe 23. W. Cart- mollS, R. Pears 16, J. Prosser 24, R. Kameen 19, J. Covin 10, W. Gittiri3 13, J. Tozer 25, scratch, total 224. SEACOMBE v. HOOLK-This match was played at Seacombe on Saturday, and resulted in a victory for the Hoole team. s.coreo: -.acom.be- J. McCuiloch 6, D. Morris 7, H. Adle-tt 17, W. Evans 25, R. Davies 21, G. WTiffcn 25, R. Lea 14, T. Chapman 9, G. Cooke 25, G. Price 17, A. Aleek 22. A. Morris 3, handicap allowed 100, total 291. Hoo'e: E. Cartmel 25, J. Blackburn 25, H. Rooke 25. E. Roberts 16, J. Benyon 25, C. Jones 18, J. Jones 25, J. Williamson 25, H. Fleet 0. S Chaioner 25, T. Williamson 25, T. Weight 25, handicap allowed 75, total 334. HOOLE v. BIRKENHEAD —Played at Hoole, and resulted in a win for the home team by 111 shots: Score:—Hoole: J. Blackburn 25, E. Cart- mel 25, E. H. Rooke 25, W. Law ronce 23, J. Benvon 25, C..Jones 16. E. Roberts 25. J. Pul- ford 25, H. Fleet 25, H. Griffiths 25, H. Payne 18. A. Chaloner 25, handicap allowed 75, total 357. Birkenhead: J. Atkinson 23, T. Howard 10, J. Wane 21, H. Weaver 25, B. Roberts 14. R. Kirby 25. J. Jackson 20. W. Blackburn 6, T. Rain- ford 22. R. Alellor 9, W. Vaughaii 25, J. Boulton 6, handicap allowed 4'0, total 246. Results of other matches: Litherland 258, Bootie 305. Birkenhead 170, Oxton 246. The following are the positions held at present by the clubs comprising the Northern Quoiting Le&L-ue Played. Won. Lost. Drawn. H'cp. Pts. Bootie 5 5 0 0 10 10 Oxton 5 5 0 0 10 10 Hoole 5 4 1 0 75 8 Neston 5 2. 2. 1 ac. 5 Ness Holt 5 2 3 0 sc. 4 Birkenhead 5 1 4 0 40 2 Seacomhe. 5. 0 4 1 100 1 Litherland 5 0 5 0 130 0

MOULDSWORTH. I ANNIVERSARY SERVICE, S.-Oii Sunday I two sermons wecfl preached in the Wesley-an. Chapel in aid of tho Sabbath school by Mr. R. H. Posnett, of Runcorn. Special Itymns were ren- dered by the choir, the conductor and erganist I being Mr. Harnaman. The collections wero very satisfactory, amounting to upwards of £10.

OSCROFT. I SCHOOL TRIP.-The teachers and scholars connected with the Methodist- New Connexion Sabbath School went for their annual trip on Wed- nesday, when they visited Overton Hills. As- sembling at 7.30 a.m., the, party were conveyed in trap3 kindly lent by Messrs. T. Hall, T. Robinson (Stamford Heath), R. S. Robinson, G. Dodd and W. Rilev. Favoured with fine weather, an en- joyable day was spent.

BUCKLEY. DEDICATION OF NEW ORGAN.-On Wed- nesday afternoon the now organ at St. Matthew's Church was dedicated by the Rev. W. D. Owen, Rural Dean of Alold, and tho Rev. D. R. Pelly (vicar) and the Rev. J. Compton (curate) also took part in the service. An anonymous giver paid half the cost, which is about £ 500, and tho remainder has been subscribed by parishioners and friends. The whole arrangements had been made by a committee, of which Mr. S. E. Gregory was the honorary secretary. The organ has been built by Messrs. Binhop and Son, of London and Ipswioh, to designs furnished by Messrs. Douglas and Minshull, of Chester, for the external work, and Mrs. Drew had the valuable services of Sir Walter Parratt af; to the internal designs. Even- song wu held at seven o'clock, when there was a very large attendance, but the attendance in the afternoon was not so good. The collections taken at tho services were in aid of the organ fund. At the close of the services, both afternoon and even- ing, Mr. Frank Pullein, A.R.C.O., organist of the Wrexham Parish Church, gave organ recitals. Mr. Pullein shewed himself to be a master per- former, and he expressed himself very pleased with the instrument, most particularly mentioning the beautiful tone of the twelve soft stops and the olarabella and wald flute in the great organ. —

I HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. IMiAV URlxAiN.—-The amount for the new organ at Hope Parish Church is now almost su bscribed, only about E20 being required The church- wardens are in hopes of getting this small sum in soon. NEW COUNCIL SC-HOOL,S.-IVork on the new Council schools is now going on rapidly, and the structure when ready will be a great boon to the parish. It is hoped, however, that something will be done to prevent any mishap to children from Caergwrle, who for a much nearer route will doubtless prefer to cross the railway line. DEATH OF MISS ATCHERLEY.—The death of Miss Atoherley, who for many years lived at Nant-y-gaer, Gresford, took place on Saturday, June 10th, at MeoL Brace, near Shrewsbury. De- ceased was held' in the highest esteem bv everyone in Hope and Gresford parishes, and "hex many acta of kindness wiU never be forgotten. She was a staunch supporter of Hope Parish Church, with which many generations of the Atcherley family have been associated. Aliss Atoherley was the daughter of the late Mr. Atcherley, of Cym- mau Hall, serjeant-at-law. The funeral took place at Hope Church, the last rites being solemnised by the Ven. Archdeacon Meredith, son of a for- mer vicar of the parish, and assisted by the rector of Hope, the Rev. T. E. Jones, and the Rev. G. H. Duder,

CRICKET. {Se~ u'so page 2.) HYDRAULIC v. Y.M.C.A.—On Y.M.C.A. ground en Saturday. Score :—Y.M.C.A. Chip- pennale c Dutton b Will:ac:s 42, Crosby b Williams 0, Lloyd c Lee b William 0, Griffiths c Dutton b Bell 2. Newton b Eell 0, Edwards c Butterworth b "Williams I. Morris c and b Williams 13, Cochrane b Lee 7. T. Fit::GeraId c Bell b Lee 5. Pinfold b Williams 2, Davis not out 1, extras 7. total 83. Hydraulic A. Rowland c Crosby b Griffiths 21. J. Williams c and b Chippendale 20, H. Bell c Fttn- Gerald b Griffiths 18, H. W. Lee c FitzGerald b Griffiths 13, J. A rati cage Edwards b Griffiths 5, H. Speed b Griffiths 0, C. Butter worth b Crosby 10, J. Wright st Morris b Crosby 3, Truss not out 0, C. Dutton b Griffiths 2, W..Teffs run out 0, extras 2 total 9t>. DTSTRICT STAFF v. ST. JOHN'S. On Saturday. Score :—St. John's Lipsham b Mahoney 1, Mountford c White b Mahoney 3, Gibbons b McEwan 11. Formston run out 12. Tulloch c Lanchburv b MAboney 0, Riley b Mahoney 5. Sconce b McEwan 0. Russell c Vernon h Mahoney lo, Lloyd not 8, Hodge b Mahoney 4, Fennah h Lanchbur.v 4, extras 4. total68, District Staif: Kcetinar b Riley 11, Hobbing run out 1, Mahoney c Riley b Fennah 3, Lanchbury b Riley 0, Vernon run out 3. White not out 8, Green b Fennah 1. Rahili b Riley 0, Hill h Fennah 0, Bews lbw b Fennah L. Mc.Ewan c Tulloch b Fennah 0, extras v, total JÜ. CHESTER & DISTRICT CRICKET LEAGUE RESULTS UP TO DATE. P. W. L. D. Pts. Gasworks 5 4 1 .0 8 Hydraulic (J 4 2 0 S ¥:YQ}.t. g 2 g 6 Brook Hirst 5 2 3 0 4 Electric 5 2. 0 4 ■ St. John's 5 2 3. 0 4 :il:a:i g. î 4 8 Depor; 0 0 0 I) I) i

GOLF. (See also page 2.) CHESTER CLUB. A mixed loursome competition over the men's short course f ( two pri. short course for two prizes given by the club was played on Wednesday. Me. A. C. Blain and Miss Evans with 64-1 nett (home in 40) secured the prizes, and Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Evans the sweepstake with SS nett. The pleasant but strong north-west breeze was tco much for most of the players, and only five cards were returned :— Mr. A. C. Blain and Miss Evans. 86 1^—341 Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Evans 98 10"—88' Mr. G. H. Reynolds & Miss Hughes 94 —90^ Mr. F. S. Comber and Miss Comber 11(1 1G-m Mr. C. P. Smith and Mrs. Way 132 2tf—10tt

LATEST MARKETS & FAIRS. (See also page 3.) LIVERPOOL CORN. FRIDAY. Wheat market closes quiet. unchanged to Jjd. per cental decline from Tuesday. Attendance small. F:our in good demand, unchanged prices. Maize very quiet demand mixed American scarce, 5s. Id. Plate good supply, 4s. lid. per cental Beans firm. unchanged. Peas Id. per cental dearer. Feeding barley and oatmeal steady. LONDON CORN. FRIDAY.—Moderate atten- dance at Mark-lane this afternoon. Wheat-steadily held, demand quiet. Weather brilliant. No. 1 Northern Spring sellers. 369. Australians, 34s. No. 2 Club Calcutta, 33s. Landed flour quiet. Iron Duke's, 21s. 6d. Store maize firm, mixed American 24s. fJd. Plate, 253. both landed barley and Odessa, 19s. 9d.; quay cats, slow trade, late rates. CHESTER CATTLE, THURSDAY.—At this fair supplies were greatly in excess of the demand, and trade was slow. Prices were unchanged. WHITCHURCH CHEESE, WEDNESDAY.— At this fair the pitch was fully up to an average, 80 tons. The quality was satisfaetory, except for a few lots which were affected bv the hot weather. Buyers were well represented, bnt only those lotq shewing qualitv realised prices equal to last week's quotations. Best lots, 468. to 50s. per cwt. mediums, 41s. to 458. and lower grades. 38s. to 40a. Printed and published for and on beha'f of the Chesh're and North Wales Newspaper Company, Limited, hv JAMES ALBERT BIRCHALL at the Cheshire Obsero r Office. 3, Bridge-street, in the City of Chester.—SATCRDA' June 34,13C5.

I TARVIN. (See alto page 7.) rAKJiWELL SERMONS.-On Sunday, at the Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Oscroft, Mr. G. Brown, who has laboured for twelve months in the circuit as a probationer, preached his fare- well sermons prior to leaving to enter cc!ie°-e. Good congregations were present, and Lade him "God-speed," SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.—On Sundav, in connection with the celebration of the Sunday school anniversary, two sermons were pleached in the Wesleyan Chapel by the Rev. A. S. Sharpe, of Chester. Unfortunately the heavy thunderstorm was accountable for a small con- gregation in the afternoon, but at night the chapel was crowded, to its utmost capacity. The choir, under the leadership of Mr. T. If. Langfoid, ren- dered special hymns in a very creditable man- ner. The programme included! the grand old congregational tunes, ''Sovereignty." "Diadem" and "Lyngham." At each service the anthem, "0 how lovely are Thy dwellings," was sung with good taste. The solos and duet were taken by Miss E. Fellows and Miss G. Langford respec- tively. Mr. W. T. Barker presided at the organ. The collections, in aid of the school, amounted to between E13 and JB14.

I SAUGHALL. (See also page 7.) FORESTERS" CLUB.—On Wednesday the an- nual festival of the Foresters' Club was held. Although the morning was cloudy and breezy, no rain felt, and tho afternoon and evening turned out ideal weather. The members assembled at the Town Hall at 9.30, and, preceded by the Con- nah's Quay Silver Prize Band, paraded th8 vil- lage and neighbourhood, caljing on the patrons of the society. A short service was held in All Saints' Church, tho Vicar preaching on the unity and loyalty that should prevail in the country, the home, and in a, society lik-o the Foresters. At 3.30 a knife-and-fork tea was done justice to in the Town Hall, and afterwards the usual toast list was gono through, the, Vicar presiding. The Rev. and Hon. C. F. Cross (a former vicar of the parish) wired his regret at being unavo-idably absent.—Mr. H. O. Maddock pioposed, and Mr. W. Stephen seconded, the toast of "The Bishop, Clergy and Minister.s of all Denominations."—The Vicar responded, complimenting the club on having made a public recognition of religion by attending at God's house, and trusted that all ministers would ever teach the people to strive after what is best, and highest, and noblest.— Messrs. J. Benson and S. Gillham submitted the toast "Success to the Ancient Order of Foresters," and Mr. T. Crump, in replying, gave a brief his- tory of Forestry,—"The Prosperity of Court Sel- lers" was proposed by Messrs. Joseph Rosedale and G. Norton, and responded to by Mr. G. Ven- ables (the secretary) -Mr. Trelawny was thanked for tho use of the Town Hall, on the proposition of Messrs. J. Laneelotte and J. Healing.—This was supported by Mr. R. Foulkes, and the name of Mr. Clarke (gardener) was coupled with it for the artistic arrangement of plants for the tables.— Mr. Duckworth congratulated the society on having formed a juvenile branch, and wished it every success.—Dr. Parry seconded this in a witty speech, and Air, J. Bens.on responded.—Thanks were given to the Vicar for presiding, and a move was then made to the cricket field, where dancing, hobby-horses, swing-boats, donkoys, etc., pro- vided a fund of amusement for all.

DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE. I ROSSETT. (See also page 7.) ACUIDE-NT.-Ti l'o friends of Air, James Edwards, Pinfold Farm, will regret to learn of his having met with an unfortunate accident on Wednesday evening, while using a mangold drill which ho was adjusting. Mr. Edwards's right hajid bocamo so entangled as to cause a severe wound in his forefinger, together with other in- juries. Dr. Sprent rendered aid.

FRODSHAM. (See also page 7.) MUSHROOMS.-As a consequence of the recent hot weather, followed by the copious rains of last week end, several lots of fine mushrooms have been gathered on Frodsham marsh. PHENOMENAL WEATHER.—On Sunday afternoon in Frodsham might have been seen the strange and unusual phenomenon of a summer hailstorm, when the thermometer suddenly went down 20 degrees. FETE.—On Wednesday afternoon a fete was hold on the Frodsham cricket ground, under the auspioes and on behalf of the National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Crosfield' s Prize Band was in attendance, and gave selections during the day. There were several side-shows, which wcrei well patronised. A well-attended croquet tournament took place on the. lawn tennis ground, whilo afternoon tea or refreshments were sorvod in a marquee. Concerts were given in a. large marquee erected in the middle of the field, the following artists taking part:—The Alisses AI. Collins (contralto), P. Houghton (soprano), the Alisses A. Jones and A. Bowcock. Mr. J. Rabb'tti (tenor), Master Tom Barton (violinist), Air. Alf. Grounds (humorist). The accompanists were tho Misses B. Lewis, A. Houghton and Mr. F. Pod- more. Quite an interesting feature of the pro- gramme was the photographic competition and exhibitic-n. held in the Mission Room, undefr the superintendence of Messrs B. A. Rigby and Bayles. Thirty-one competitors were represented by nearly 200 pictures, a considera-hle number of which were views of Frodsham and environs. Mr. Brown, of Liverpool, undertook the arduous duties of adjudicator, the result of his scrutiny being: lIst prize, Mr. J. N. Hignett; 2nd, Mr. B. Pod- more; 3rd, Mr. Chas. Bell. The prizes were drs- tributed by Mrs. Frost, of Warrington. It was tho intention of the promoters to ha-e had a cyelei parade in the evening, but the scheme had to bo abandoned owing to ii-i4- apathy of cyclists m not entering. During the evening dancing was indulged in. The conception of the idea belongs to Airs John Ockloston. To her indefatigable ex- ertions, ably assisted1 by Mrs. Pierpont, Mr. Ben Rigby. Mr. Willie Sutton (hon. secretary), and the. general comni'ttee (Miss Wright. Alesdames Cul- lon. H. P Mortimer. Hamlyn and Milner. and Alessrs. Pierpoint, Konncrlcv, Rowson, Sutton. Ockleston. Anderson, (treasurer), the Rev. G. Pur- cell and Dr. Burton). is to be attributed the. success of the undertaking, over £ 38 being realised.