Cheshire Observer

THE KNUTSFORD MURDER RESUMED INQUEST. AN IMPORTANT LONDON WITNESS. ) [SPECIAL TELEGRAM ] [BY OUR OWN REPORTER.] Knutsford, Friday. Today, at the Court House, before Mr. H. C. Yates, county coroner, the inquest was resumed on the body of John Bouid, who was murdered in Mere Heath-lane, Knutsford, on Easter Sunday evening-. James Crossley Parrott, who is charged with th, murder, was in the dock. Mr. T. C. Gibbons. barrister, of Manchester, with Mr. Lance Bentley, represented the accused. The Chief Con- stable (Ccfoaef Hamersiey) and Superintendent Okell watched tb,, proceedings for the police. The Court H.},;se was well filled with people, and there was a goxi sprmkling of the fairer sex. James Goodbody, of Garden-street, Pimlico, j London, was the first witness. He said he was the foreman of Coult's Paper Firearms Manufactory Company. He received from his firm a letter from the prisoner bearing the address-Care of Mr. W. Marshall, Portland-street, Manchester, and asking them to forward to him, as he intended going to West Africa, one of their Travellers' Nw Pocket 32-calibre central-fire double-action revolvers, with a leather case and 100 short cart- ridges. The letter also stated that he enclosed a chequ for E4 14s. and the date. (Proceeding.)

BLACON HORSES' SUCCESSES. I Mr. Thomas Smith, of Biacou Point, added to his long list of successes with his noted Clydesdale horses at the Ayrshire Agricultural Show on Wed- nesday. In the class for three-year-old mares Mr. Smith was awarded the first ticket for his Castle- Dpuglas and Kilmarnock winner, Cedric Princess, it liar on's Pnde filly, which was reserve for the female championship. In the yearling filly class Mr. Smith was first and second with a pair of .Baron's Pride fillies. Mr. Smith's other successes included a fourth prize in two-vear-old fillies, and first ind second m yearling Clydesdale filly Derby.

MEN AND SUNDAY PLEASURE. I In the course of his visitation charge delivered iu.St Luke's Church, Liverpool, on Tuesday, Archdeacon Madden said the controversies in the Ghurch were having their effect upon the man- hood of England. If the "superstitions of Rome" had driven the male population of Italy and France and Spain from public worship, the con- flict in the Anglican Church was driving hun- dredfl of men into indifference and irreligion. The mal e attendance at their churches was de- plorable Young men were turning Sunday into a day of pleasure-seeking. Railways and steam- boats were crowded on Sundays with men on pleasure beat, and their roads were almost im- passable on tine Sunday mornings with bicycle rider; off for the day. I

STRANGE DEATH AT CHESTER. SUPPOSED BEER POISONING. I Thomas Hancock, 36 years of age, who had resided at 47, Steven-street, and had been employed as a horse slaughterman by Mr. Collins, died in Chester Infirmary on Wednes- day evening under peculiar circumstances. He became ill on Sunday la.3t with pains in the stomach and vomiting, and on Monday he became worse. Dr. Archer was sent for, and on his advice Hancock was admitted to the Infirmary. A post-mortem examination was made on Thursday night on the body by Dr. Newall. It is staled that death is attributed to beer poisoning. Deceased some months ago was treated at tHe Infirmary, and it is further rumoured that he was then suffering from the effects of arsenical poisoning.

DISTRICT COUNCILS. CONNAH'S QUAY. The montniy meeting of this Council was held on Wednesday, Mr. oJ. Reney presiding.—The medical officer's annual report shewed 14 births and one death, the- birth-rate being 44.4 per an- num, aad a death-rate of 2.4 for the same period. The death-rate was considered satisfactory.—Plans wero submitted for the new houses proposed to be bunt by Mr. John Forbers in Wepre.—The plans were examined and directed to be returned to Mr. Forbers, so that better sanitary arrange- ments be made and a more convenient approach provided to the cottages already built.-Ptaris were submitted tor the new Presbyterian Church, and subject to a few minor alterations were or- dered to be paiied.-The Surveyor submitted plan of the two cottages by Mr. Forbers, with alterations required by the Council.—Mr. Prince proposed that the plans be approved, and that the plans be returned to Mr. Forbers to have the alterations put in them and tracings provided by the k,ounc I.-Mr. J. T. Humphreys seconded.— I Mr. W. H. Lloyd proposed, and Mr. T. J. Reney Seconded, that the Couacil insist on an 18-feet roadway, and that the road be placed on the plans. —Mr Prince's proposal was carried by five to two.-blr. H. H. Millar, Shotton, wrote claiming compensation from the Council for damage sus- tained to his wearing apparel through barbed wire being close to the main road.—The Clerk stated the Council were not liable, but if the wire was a. nuisance the Council could compel the owner to remove it.-Mr. R. Bromley wrote inviting the; Council to send representatives to a meetill" 11 to be held at Alold, con- vened by the County Council to consider the ques- tion of a memorial to her late Majesty the Queen. —Mr. J Prince and Mr. J. Reney were appointed M r. E. P-oberts called to present the Council.—Mr. E. Roberts called the attention of the Council to the necessity of providing a. watering cart, and Mr. J. Prince also stated that a fire engine was required in the dis- trict. —Both iiLuLttem were held over until the estimates wire considered:

RIDLEY. WATER SUPPLY.—At the meeting of the Nantwich Rural District Council on Saturday the Engineer submitted the plans, levels, and estimates for the proposed water supply to this Township. The Cbolmondeley mains were to be extended from Croxton Green to Ridley 6 feen and then to the Ridley Bank Faim, occupied by Mr. Evan Langley, junr. The estimated expenditure was SSOO and the deti--ioney would be guaranteed by Lord Cottenham and Lord Cholmondeley.—It was moved, seconded, and duly carried, that the ame be approved and forwarded to the Local Government Board and their sanction asked to the borrowing of the money for the carrying out of the work. a-

HOL\WELL. 1 GUARDIANS AND TUBERCULOUS COWS. | w::a. At a meeting of the Holywell Board ot uuar- dians on Friday, the Master reported that he had bought a cow, subject to the Farm Com- mittee ratifying the purchase.—Mr. J. Prince (Connah'a Quay) thought the cow should be examined by a veterinary surgeon to ascertain whether it was free from tuberculosis, remark- ing that it had been ascertained that between 40 and 50 per cent, of cattle were affected with this disease.—M.r. R. Foulkes said he could not sit there and allow Mr. Prince to accuse Welsh cattle of being affected with tuberculosis to the' extent of 50 per cent. English and Trinh cattle might be, but he did not think they would find 3 per cent, of Welsh cattle so aitected.rhe ¡ Farm Committee at this juncture went to in- spect the cow, and on their return Mr. Prince said the o, w was a very little one for a large institution like- that. (Laughter.) He thought it should be tested for tuberculosis.—Mr. E. Jones There's ho need for that.—Mr. Prince Y )U ought to do it. It's done in Manchester and other places.—The Chairman That is different altogether.—Mr. Prince said the best cows were not in the country, but in the towns, where they would not keep animals when they began to decline.—It was decided to get a younger and stronger cow for the workhouse. I

NOTES ON THE CUP. i FRO.n A SPORTING CORRESPONDENT.] It is pleasing to think. so far as concerns its social surroundings, that the Chester meeting this year seems likely to recover all its accustomed gaiety. A twelvemonth back, and in common with other racing festivals, the complete success of which depends in some considerable degree upon aristocratic- patronage, it suffered materially in consequence of the war, though it, sustained a much heavier blow in the lamented death of the then head of the House of Grosvenor. On the present occasion, however, the prospect is a brighter one all round; and while, for reasons just stated, a kind of subdued glamour was associated with the opening of the new stands last year, I anticipate that as a society function the meeting just at hand will afford the industrious and enter- prising executive opportunity of recording a real triumph. They deserve to see such happy issue to their great labours to restore to Chester some of it3 pristine glories, although if one must, if ever so lightly, draw comparisons, I for one am quite satisfied with the Chester as it is, and I am sure there are countless others who have at heart the welfare of the Turf as a sport have no desire for a return of the "good old days" when the Cup was a gambling medium from one year's end to another, and when fortunes were won and lost over it. I don't think any material advantage would accrue from a recurrence of the times of, say, fifty years back, when the number of sub- scribers turned the second hundred, and when as many as forty odd runners came to the post. And, moreover, one has but to read up past history closely to be persuaded that only a proportionate part of such a formidable entry was genuine, 'and to regard the conformation of the course itself and ponder over the number of horses—each one supposed to be brought down to the level of the rest-which would have a chance of winning in a field of forty-three. The records of the Chester Cup are interesting enough, and have a certain value, affording, as they do, a study of the various subterfuges which were resorted to in the process familiarly known as "readying" a horse, and of the lives of men who ran into thousands over the race, and with the same facility ran out of them. Many of your readers probably have in their mind's eye celebrities of the time who have hit the "Ring" hard over a Chester Cup victory, and have ended their days in poverty, and it is well known that the owner of Dalby, who won the race two years in succession in the sixties, is, or was when last heard of, filling a menial position La the service of an omnibus company in the Metropolis. No, while the professional owner and the plunger are still with us. the abolishing of the list houses and the decline of anti-post wagering have worked no detriment to the Turf as an insti- tution. It cannot divest itself of its seamy side, and never will, but malpractices are not associated with the Turf alone, and it can be said that the sport is purer than it was. However, I was not invited to preach anything in the shape of a sermon regarding the past, but to refer to the meeting betore us. Given fine weather next week the racing will be found fit company to match with the surroundings. it is somewhat difficult to deal with the Cup in an anticipatory sense so many days in advance, and various contin- gencies may arise between now and Wed- nesday. Still, we have already been afforded some indication of the lay of the land, and a fair amount of light has been thrown on the chances of several horses which are under orders to compete, and from whom it is quite likely that the winner may spring. Last year, in summing up the situa- tion, and while giving Roughside precedence over others who ran in the Great Metropolitan Stakes, and recommending Baldur as a likely place in- vestment, I was constrained to throw both over in favour of a class horse, Calveley to wit. That Sir John Thursby's costly purchase should have had his chance extinguished by a kick at the post was only one of those incidents which are insepar- able from the fortunes of racing war. Quality will be best represented next Wednesday by the Duke of Portland's handsome mare La Roche. Nor, providing she is fit, will there be many to beat the Oaks and Man- chester Cup winner, who is just built for "climbing" round the course, That she will stay to the finish need not be doubted, while if one compares the class of the two it looks a by no means impossible thing for her to concede 201b. to a mere handicapper ot her own age in Evasit. Of course there was more merit, it struck me, in the last-named's Great Metropolitan victory than some writers have endeavoured to make out, and although l he only beat King's Messenger a head, I imagine that the younger Reiff, who is more than ordinarily intelligent, had just a little more than this to spare at the finish. On the other hand, however—and it appears likely that the Epsom running will play an important part once more on the Roodee—whereas Evasit was a well- trained horse, Stoccado, who was less than half a length behind him at the winning post. was palpa- bly short of a few gallops, and this found out his weak spot. The Australian was upsides with the winner once more on Wednesday at Newmarket when battling out the end of the Mildenhall Plate with Tantalus, and were I sure of his orderly be- haviour at the post next week I should be almost tempted to give him a plumper. He meets his Epsom conqueror on lib. better terms—and every ounce tells in the last quarter-mile of a race like the Cup, journey by easy stages though it be. This same advantage can also be claimed over the pair by May Bruce and Gadfly, who were close up, so that on the book the four seem bound, I with ordinary luck, to finish in a cluster on the Roodee. Rightly or wrongly, however, I shall pin my faith to toccado, whom I take it will have made the most improvement in th? interim, to beat aH whm he met on the Surrey gradients. When David Garnck a day arrives he can be put down certain to take a big handicap, for his American record makes him out a nailing good horse at all distances, but his maimers will have to improve, and his behaviour at the City anil Suburban starting post was as dramatic as one might expect from a horse of such nomenclature. From Manton I hear everything that is good of Jolly Tar, but whether this or the Jubilee Stakes will be his journey I oannot for certain say. He will be much fitter than when beaten by Hulcot in the Queen's Prize, and can be ticked off a win- ner of some race this year. Aquascutum is one who can be guaranteed to get the course, and this it may be noted is his only spring engagement of any importance. Holding to the opinion that the Queen's Plate at Lincoln was a fal3ely-run race, I should be prepared to see him play a prominent part here, but only if the going is soft. Similarly, hard ground would put Hermmius out of court. Proclamation's chance, was extinguished on Wed- nesday. while neither Joe Chamberlain nor Saint Noel will be sent, and I am doubtful in the case of Mazagan, and rather sorry to be so, too, for he i-l a rare sticker and can boast of class. Nor is Zagiga doing the requisite sort of work, and Robinson seems to have a poor collection this year. Scintillant's name occasions a pause, but I have more liking for Lady Penzance, the newly-named daughter of Queen's Birthday and Sweetbriar, who has a nice racing weight, and who I imagine will finish ahead of her stable companion, Refractor. Blumenaue was backed like a certainty for the last November Handicap, but she has few charms for me on this occasion, nor am I much impressed with the winning prospects of Laffan, although if anyone does fancy him they can wipe out his performance at Epsom with the same confidence as if he had never run. Whatever his fate be Parquetry will he found a perfectly-trained ani- mal, which much can hardly be said of Choson, who will do better later on. Destroyer will doubt- less make the pace for a mile, but his chance would be all the greater were there an extra cir- cuit to travel. There may be danger in Elena, who wound up last season with three successive victories, one over two and a half miles, but if Irish interests are fated to meet with success at I the meeting I thmk it will be with Split the Win(t | who made stich & good show against Hulcot in the Great Cheshire Handicap twelve months ago, arid I who is quite "ely to go one better now. Ri?' nm? the YvAe &nally over the lot of probable starters for the Cup next Wednesday I pick  LA ROCHE (M. Cannon), JOLLY TAR (L. Reiff), STOCCADO (Ha-Jsev), LADT PENZANCE (Madden), EVASIT (J. Reiff), and PARQUETRY, in their handi- cap order, as a likely half-dozen to include the winner, and as Porter's horses are in such great form I am emboldened to give a plumper for I LA RUCHE. whose most dangerous rivai may be STOCCADO. If SiR EDGAR has any preten3ion to Derby form he ought not to b? long about winning the Dee Stakes, and THE GATHEPER in one or another of his engagements ought to enhance the pleasures of the Eaton party.

IMPROVEMENTS IN THE STANDS. INCREASED ACCOMMODATION. Thoroughness seems to be the motto of the Chester Race Company. The new Stands, when completed last year, appeared to be as near per- fection as possible, but after the experience of the three days' meeting it was evident there were one or two "light defects. These t:18 com- pany have now fully rectified, and not only this, but in their anxiety for the convenience of the public they have gone a step further and effected other alterations which cannot fail to meet with j general approval. The result is that, -.o far as appearance and comfort are concerned, the t Chester Race Stands are now second to none in the country. ) The representatives of the local Press on Wed- nesday had an opportunity of inspecting the alterations under tr.e aj.e guidance of the courteous managing direetor1.Mr J. j Ctinnah), who was accompanied by -Nlr. Joh, Jones, the representative of the Corporation on the Race Company; Mr. F. J. armsiey, the secretary; chief c,.)ii5 tabla r J Mr. J. H. Laybourne. chief constable; Mr. J. Parker, the builder. &c. Pernaps the most noteworthy change is that effected by the ex- tension of the steps in front of the County Stand. Last year the steps occupied a portion of the centre of the stand, but now they have been carried along the whole front, and extra standing accommodation has thus been provided for 500 people- Formerly there was only one gangway from the Stand to the enclosure below, but now there are five, and each block of seats has now j its own separate entrance, which will be found a considerable improvement. In the front row of the County Stand, directly behind the judge's box, five seats have been reserved for the stewards, so that in the event of a close finish in a race they will be able to confirm the adjudicator's decision. Another important alteration is that in the space below the stewards' stand sixteen seats have been placed, and these have been taken by the Duke of Westminster. A handsome new clock has been erected above this stand, the accommodation of which has been further increased by enclosing the space previously occupied by the Press. Altogether room has been found for 28 extra seats. The Press have been generously treated, a commodious box having been erected for them over the telegraph office, in what was originally a gap between the County and Tattersall's Stands. Behind the box is a comfortable writing- up room, with communication to the telegraph office below. Behind the Press stand, over the kitchen, a new room has been erected, and this will be used next week by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster and their party as a luncheon room. In connection with this room Mr. Cunnah has an excellent suggestion. In the event of Royalty honouring the meeting with their, presence on some future occasion, Mr Cunnah has a plan for converting this room into a Royal drawing-room and making an exit thence into the Press stand, which could be converted into the Royal box, temporary accommodation being found in the meantime for the Press elsewhere. The old refreshment-room below the Walls has been con- verted into five luncheon rooms, and three new rooms for the same purpose have been constructed adjoining the county entrance from the Walls, over the cloak-room. Discussing the prospects of next week's meeting, Mr. Cunnah mentioned that the booking of seats was very satisfactory. The luncheon rooms on the ground floor of the County Stand have been taken as follows:—No. 1, the Marquis of Cholmondeley and Sir Watkin Williams Wynn; No. 2, Sir Philip Grey-Egerton and Lord Kenyon; No. 3, Lord Arthur Gros- venor, the Hon. Cecil T. Parker, and Colonel Wilford LLoyd; and No. 4, Lord Crewe, who has engaged 18 seats for a party, which it is hoped may include the Earl of Rosebery. Among those who have engaged the upper rooms are Captain Day, Mrs. Stock, Mrs. Park-Yates, Mr. Schiff, Mr. R. B. Dobell, Mr. F. W. Hayes, and Mr. Pen Dennis. Continuing our tour of inspection, we found that the cloak-room under the County Stand has been enlarged, and a greatly-felt want has been met by the provision at this spot of a refreshment bar, to which the light is conveyed by means of a patent prismatic glass. Last year, it will be re- membered, the patrons of Tattersall's Ring were somewhat pressed for room, and their convenience has now been studied by the incorporation of a slice off the County enclosure. A spacious cloak- room with five windows has beein provided behind Tattersall's Stand, and the greater portion of oqe of the refreshment bars has been converted into a dining-room. In order to obviate crushing the various doorways have been widened and other improvements effected. Tattersall's Stand has been enlarged by the absorption or; a portion of the Grand Stand, so that it is now tht seçond largest in England, while so far as the covered portion is concerned it is the largest. Part of the Dee Stand has been thrown into the Grand Stand, and more popular prices have been adopted. For in- stance, instead of being 10s. on Tuesday and Thursday and j61 on Cup Day, the charges for ad- mission to the Grand Stand will be 5s. and 15s. respectively. Telegraph offices have been pro- vided for the patrons of both the Dee and the Grand Stands, and another decided improvement is that steps have been taken whereby persons on the course itself can hand in telegrams at an office near the entrance to the paddock. Coming to the latter place, it may be stated that the weighing-room has been doubled, and the jockeys' dressing-room has been increased to the extent of a third. The entrance for racehorses from Paradise-row has been considerably widened. Altogether, it will be seen from this brief description that the directors of the company have spared neither trouble nor expense in their efforts to ensure the comfort and convenience of their patrons—the cost haa been about £ 3,000-—and given fine weather it may be safely predicted that next week's gathering on the Roodee will be one of the most successful on record.

THE RACES FOUR CENTURIES AGO. [CONTRIBUTED.] Whatever may be said as to the good or evil of horse-racing, it is interesting to recall that, like many other institutions in this city of ours, the Chester Race Meeting dates from far back in the mediaeval age. The earliest record seems to be of races in 1512, and then and in following years the prize was a decorated, changed in 1540 to a silver, bell called St. George's Bell, the races being run on St. George's Day. In 1601, however, the Sheriff, Mr. Robert Amory, or Ambrye, gave three bells as trophies to be held for one year only, the racecourse to be upon the Roode Dee from the new tower to the netes there torning to run up to the watergate, that horse which comes ferst there to have the beste bell; the seconde to have the seconde bell for that year putting in money, and shuerties to deliver in the bells that day twelve- month." Similar conditions prevailed in regard to the race for the other bell on the same day. This challenge cup business—the return of the prizes at the end of the year—went on until 1623, when Mr. John Brereton gave a prize worth JE8 or £10. to become the absolute property of the winner of the race, the distance being five times round the course. To go back to the bell and bowl races, how- ever, we find from the Harleian M.S. in the British Museum that these prizes were taken down to the Roodee with pomp and pageantry. Reading the programme it is easy for us, if we have but even a spark of imagination, to conjure up in our minds a picture of the proceedings at a race festival of that time, and we may reflect that the gatherings of the present do not possess the spontaneity and simple charm which we associate with such red-letter days of the dim and distant past. This is the programme —The maner of the showe, that is, if God spare life and healthe, shall be seene by all the behoulders upon St. George's day next, being the 23rd of Aprill, 1610, and the same with more addytion, to continuew, being for the kynge's crowne and dignitye, and the homage to the kynge and prynce, with that noble victor St. George, to be continewed for ever, God save the Kynge. It. ij men in greene evies (ivy) set with worke upon their other habet, with black heare and black beards, very awgly to behould, and garlands upon their heads, with great clubbs in their n'ands, with firr (fire) works to scatter a. broad, to maintain way for the rest of the showe. It. One on horseback with the buckler and head-peece of St. George, and iij men to guide him, with a drum before him, for the hon of England. It. One on horseback called Fame, with a trumpet in his hand and iij to guide him, and he to mak e an oration with his habit, in pompe. It. One called Mercury, to descend from above in a cloude, his winges and all other matters in pompe, and heavenly musicke with him, and after his oration spoken, to ryde on horseback with the musicke before him. It. j on horseback, with the kinge's armes upon a shield in pompe. It. j on horseback, concerninge the kynge's crowne and dignity, with an oration in pompe. It. j on horseback with a bell dedicated to the kynge, being double gilt, with the. kynge's armes upon, carried upon a septer in pompe, and before him a noyse of trumpets in pompe. It. One on horseback, with the Prynce's armes upon a shield in pompe. It. One on horseback, with the bell dedicated to the prynce's armea upon it, in pompe, and to be carried upon a. septer, and before the bell, a wayte of trumpetts. It. j on horseback, in complete armour, with his flag and buckler in pompe, and before him a noyse ef drums. It. One on horseback called Peace, with an oration in pompe. It. One on horseback called Plentye, with an oration in pompe. It. One on horseback called Eb-vy, with an oration, whom Love will comfort, in pompe. It. One on horseback called Love, with an oration. to maintain all in pompe.  It. The maior and his brethren, at the Pentis of this Cittye. with their best appa?eU, and in ,kariet, and all the orations to be made before I him, and seene at the high crasse, as they passe to the roodeye, where grent shall be tun for by their horses, for the ij. bells on a double staffe, and the cuppe to be runne for by the rynge in I the same place by gennt. and with a great mater of shewe by armes, and thatt, and with more than I can recyte. with a banket after in the Pentis to make welcome the gennt, and when all is done, then judge what you have seene, and soe speake on yr mynd, as you fynde. The actor for the p sent Robart Amory. Two years afterwards, we are told by the Corporation records, it was ordered "that the sports and recreations used on St. George's day should in future be done by the direction of the Mayor and citizens and not of any private person." Further than this it is not necessary to go for the purposes of this article.

I THE PROGRAMME. i Stewards: The Duke of Westminster, the Marquis of Cholmondeley, the Etrl of Enniskillen, the Earl of Crewe. Lord Arthur Grosvenor, Sir W. Williams W.vnn, Bart., Mr. C. J. Blake, Mr. T. Townley-Parker, Mr. R C Vyner. Mr. Leopold de Rothschild. Messrs. WVntlierby and Sons, stakeholders; Mr. T. F. Dawkinc, handicapper; Mr. C. E. Robi"on. jndgA; Mr. A. Coventry, starter; Mr. W- Ford, clerk of the scales; Mr. R. K. Mainwaring, clerk of the course; Messrs. R. K. MainwariDg aud J. J. Cunnah, managing directors,; Mr. G. J. Roberts, auctioneer; Mr. F. J. Warmsley. 29, Eastgate Row (N.): secretary. TUESDAY. MOSTYN TWO YEARS OLD PLATE of 200sov. Five furlongs. His Majesty's Eitreb His Majesty's b f by Amphion—Leveret (41b), Mr. F Alexander's Throwaway Mr. R. Brocklebank's b g by Plumstone- Bounce by Brag—Ha-stie (h.b.)—41b Mr. F. F Cartwrieht'a Lady Grand (41b) Mr. R. W. Cox's Mistress Kildare Lord Crewe's Folklore (41b) Lord Crewe's General Jacqueminot Mr. G. Dawson's b f Dawn, by Mimic-I Nightshade (4Ib) Mr. Doggett's b f Florestine, by St. Florian— Gold Anchor (41b) "1 M. Ephrnssi's Fire Fay WM:l(frj: s¿i b f Hannah Lightfoot by Grand Duke-Quakeress. Mr. G. F. Fawcett's b or br f Princess of Ayr, by Symington-Royal Princess, by Forager (41b) Mr. J. Gabbin's Belle of Knockany Mr. M. Gurry's b g Somerled, by Ayrshire- Javotte, by Wisdom (41b) Mr. Huntington's br c by Janissary—Claire Sir J. Blundell Maple's Persimmona (4Ib) tMr. J. Moffat's Thursday n. tMr. J. Moffat's Friday II. tMr. J. Moffat's Saturday rI Mr. J. Musker's b f by Orion-Meldola. Mr. J. Musker's b f Dy Melton-Penfeather (41b) Mr. W. E. Oakeley's b f Captive Maiden, by Prisoner—Rhine Maiden (71b). Mr. Hugh Peel's b c Penley. Lord Penrhyn's Vassal. Lord Penrhyn's b f by Crafton-Umbriére (4Ib) Mr. L. Pilkington's c Inglegarth, by Glen- cally-Stone Dene (41b) Duke of Portland's Carburton (41b) Mr. O. W. Rayner's c by Whittier—Silver Grid Mr. John Robinson's br f Polly Constable, by Melton—Poudre-a-Canon Mr, L. Robinson's ch f Etra Weenie, by Carnage-Lady HalJé. Mr. L. Robinson's br f Coo-ee, by Trenton- Lady Sterling. Mr. Leopold de Rothschild's Rack-a-Rock Mr. Russel's b f by Haeburn-Sempronis Mr. J. Thomas's ch c by Martagon—Decora- tion Mr. T. Wadlow's b f Accuracy, by Veracity— Drill (4[b). Duke of Westminster's gr c The Gatherer, by Grey Leg—Ruth •Corrected under Rule 83. fEntered by telegram, and not yet confirmed. WYNNSTAY HANDICAP PLATE of 400sov. One mile and a half. 9 0 Mr. J. E. McDonald's Rennsselaer, aged 8 9 Mr. T. Kincaid's Haka, 4yrs. 8 9 Mr. A. M. Myburgh's Thurling, aged 8 9 Sir J. Blundell Maple's Avidity, 6yrs. 8 5 Mr. L. Pilkington's b g Methelios, 4yrs. 8 5 Mr. E. Carlton's Flavus, 6yrs 8 5 Mr. Reid Walker's Hedera, 4yrs 8 3 Mr. H. Rossett's Bridegroom, aged 8 3 Capt. Rothley's Gollanfield, 5yrs  8' 2 Mr. George Tweedie's Captain Kettle, 4yrs. 8 2 Mr. R. McCreery's Thomas Cat, aged 8 2 Mr. W. J. Phelps's Rouge, 6yrs 7 11 Sir E. Vincent's Sailor Boy III., aged 7 8 Sir E. Vincent's Ca Ira II., aged 7 5 Mr. E. H. Barnes's Kentshole, aged 7 5 Mr. E. J, Percy's Harvest Money, aged 7 4 Mr. T. Southall's Nil Desperandum, 6yrs 7 0 Mr. Leopold de Rothschild's Frimousse, 3yrs 611 Mr. A. Day's Amvis, 4yrs 6 10 Mr. J. C. Dyer's Court Amour, 3yrs 6 8 Mr. F. H. Hardy's Strawberry Leaf, 3yra 6 8 Mr. Strathern's Lord Kendal, 3yrs 6 5 Mr. R. Stott's Oldham, 3yrs 6 5 Mr. Leopold de Rothschild's Hastoe, 3yrs STAMFORD TWO-YEARS-OLD PLATE, of 200sov. Five furlongs. Hie Majesty's b f by Ampbion-Leveret Mr. A. Bailey's f by Ayrshire—Solesky Mr. L. Brasaey's ch f Fancy Free II. by Free- mason-Pauline Mr. L. Brassey's b f Crown Derby by Wor- cester—Miss Dollar. Lord .Cowley's b c Cherrywind, by Cherry Ripe—Whirlwind Lord Cowley's b f by Wolf's Crag-Ellen Gurney Lord Cowley's b f by Avinatou-Hainesby *Mr. J. S. Curtis's Castle Wild *Mr. J. S. Curtis's Roselawn Mr. Ernest Dresden's Widow's Mite Mr. J. L. Dugdale's br g by Cabin Boy-Lady Lena. Captain Ethelston's ch f The Duiker, by Carnage- Davidstown. Mr. G. F. Fawcett's Barrackroom Pet Mr. Noel Fenwick's Speculator Mr. J. Gubbins's Port Blair Mr. J. Hammond's Dead Heat Mr. Huntington's Berryman Mr. Jersey's The Miller, by Milford-Alba Lord Kesteven's Nightclub Mr. T. Leader's b f by Tanzmeister-Yarrow Mr. W. Low's Mrs. Candour Mr. T. B. Miller's Fenris Mr. J. Musker's b f by Melton-Kylesku Mr. J. Musker's ch f by Orion—Palma II. Mr. L. Neumann's Bayard Mr. W. E. Oakeley's br c Trigger, by Son of a Gun-Promotion Lord Penrhyn's br f by Marco-Ada Pauline Lord Penrhyn's b c Stoker, by Trenton- Atalaya Duke of Portland's br f by Carbine—Wheel of Fortune. Mr. Leopold de Rothschild's Gunilda Mr. Leopold de Rothschild's Rack-a Rock Mr. J. Rowson's ch c by Avington—Naiade Mr. R. S. Sievier's Elfg Plum Mr. A. M. Singer's br f by Tarporley-Sweet Mart Mr. J. Tait's b c Lord Glasgow, by Match* maker- Stmthgarve Mr. R. Forrest Tod's b c Csardas, by Ladas- Polka Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest's Miss Blosiaom. Mr. J. Wallace's Obeah Duke of Westminster's The Gatherer Mr. W. J. Wiling's Estula. -Entered by telegram, and not yet confirmed. CESTRIAN SELLING WELTER HANDICAP PLATE of 200sov. Five farlongs. 10 6 Mr. W. Loyt's Deuce of a Daisy, 5yrs 9 10 Mr. Blagdon's Redstone, aged 9 10 Mr. E. Foster's Marceline, 5yrs 9 9 Mr. F. A. Lindner's Ardandra, 4yrs 9 9 *Mr. Mills's Alas, aged 9 8 Sir J Blundell Maple's birSt. Cassimir. 4yrs 9 7 Mr. Dobell's br c by Curio-Jeannie, 3yrs 9 6 Mr. W. Elsey's Holt Castle, aged 9 5 Mr. R. S. Sievier's Jam Jar, 4yrs 9 5 Mr. Strathern's Lo Ben, aged 9 4 Mr. C. W. Golding's Florence Reddy, 4yrs. 9 4 Capt. J. C. Kirk's Travieso, 6yrs 9 3 Mr. J. Moffat's Achates. 3yrs 8 12 Mr. Dobell's b c by Wolf's Crag—Valentine, 3yrs 8 11 Mr. Jas. Joioey's Medallion, 3yra  8 9 Mr. J. Cannon's b g by St. Angelo—Lothe. Hampton, 4yrs 8 9 Mr. R. S. Sievier's Merrilla, 3yrs 8 9 Mr. J. Rutherford's Vanstella, 3yrs 8 8 Mr. Lidgett's Silver Bullet, 3yrs 8 8 Mr. C. H. Seton's Clarendon Road, 3yri3. 8 7 Mr. C. F. Sixsmith's ch g Einnoc (late Hazle- hurst), by Hazleliatch—Springtime, 6yrs. 8 6 Col. Lawaon's Cocotte, 3yrs 8 6 Mr. T. Wa.dluw's ';cbelon, 3yrs 8 6 Mr. H. Howard-Vyse's Pelargoninm, 3yra 8 6 Mr. W. G. Stevens's Grey Light, 4yrs 8 5 Mr. McCrith's ch g Minicoy, 4yrs 8 5 Mr. E. J. Percy's b c by Crafton-Seaniew, 3yrs 8 4 Mr. T. Grpen's br f Carolina Duck, 3yrs. 8 4 Mr. J. G. Menzies's Assault, 3yrs 8 3 Mr. C. J. F. Fawcett's Snaefell, 3yrs 8 3 Capt. J. C. Kirk's Vanishing Coin, 5yrs 8 2 Mr. R. Morris's b c Fings. 3yrs 8 1 Mr. J. T. Wbipp's Short Head, 5yrs. 8 0 Mr. F. Hardy's Basia, 3yra 8 0 Mr. H. Hardy's Braggart, 3yrs 8 0 Sir D. Gooch's g Mayfly, 3yrs .— 8 0 Mr. J. Craig's ch g by St. Angelo-Honesty, 3yrs  8 0 Capt. Bewicke's ch g'by'IibŸLo';id Maid, 3yrs I. 8 0 Mr. W. S. Brechin's The Beau II., 3yrs Entered by telegram, and not yet confirmed. BELGRAVE WELTER HANDICAP PLATE of 200 sov. Seven furlongs. 10 7 Mr. Blagdon's Victor Don, 6yra 10 4 Mr. Blagdon's Trevor, aged 10 2 Mr. R. H. Sievier's Crarae, 3yrs 9 13 Mr. F. Alexander's Quassia, 5yrs 9 12 Sir J. Blundell Maple's Supper Dance, 4yra 9 10 Mr. R. S. Sievier's St. Paulus, 4yrs 9 9 Mr. R. Maguire's Lady Athel, aged 9 6 Mr. F. Bates's Past Master, 5yrs 9 6 Mr. G. A. Prentice's Giglio, 5yra 9 3 Mr. E. J. Percy's Adelina, 4yrs .— 9 2 Mr. Stewart Freeman's Suppliant, aged 9 0 Mr. J. Rowson's Lily Surefoot. 4yrs 9 0 Mr. J. E. McDonald's A.N. B., 5yrs 9 0 Mr. Leopeld de Rothschild'&Cracko, 4yrs 9 0 Mr. John O'Neill's Rosglas, 5yrs 8 13 Mr. W. E. Elsey's Postula, 6yrs. 8 13 Mr. A. M. Singer's Maund, 3yrs. 8 10 Mr. W. S. Brechin's Jouvence. 4TrE5 8 9 Mr. R. W. B. Iardiiie's b g Beeston, 3jra 8 8 Mr. A. Kuowlas's The General, 3yra 8 7 Mr. J. S. Curtis's Lammas, 4yra 8 7 Mr Strathern's Lo Ben. aged 8 7 Sir E. Vinepnt's Ca Ira II.. aged. 8 6 Mr. T. Pilkington's Catiline, by Bend Or— Plot, 5yrs 8 6 Capt. A. E. Whitaker's Babivorth, 3yrs 8 2 Mr. Wro. Johnston's Silent Friend, 3yrs 8 2 Mr. W. Loyt's Bad News, 3yrs 8 1 Mr..1. Ardron's :a.1<heila., 5yrs 8 0 Mr. Huntington's Windbound, 3yrs 8 0 Mr. J. Thompson's Nappa.b.T, 5yrs. 8 0 Mr. F. Charley s Little Chit, 4yrs. EATON PLATIZ of 200sov. One mile. Mr. J. Ardron's Perigueux, 3yra Mr. Mr. A. Booth's Bowmore, 4yrs. ]. Mr. L Brassey's h g Lyddite, 4yrs Mr. J Corh.tt's Queengold 3yrs Mr. W. E. Elsey's Tom, 3yrs Mr. H. J. King's St. Avonicus 4yrs Sir J. Blundell Maple's Champagne, 3yr* Mr. Mostyn Owen's Crack Up, 4yrs: Mr. Leopold de Rothschild's Glacialis. 3yra. Mr W. G. Stevens's Branksome, 3yr3. Duke of Westminster's Greybird,3yre. WEDNESDAY. ROODKYB MAIDEN (AT ENTRY) PLATB of 200 BOV. One mile. Mr. L. Brassey'a Lyddite, 4rB. I Mr. T. Bruekahaw's b c by St. Florian-Miss Coragh Hi11,3yrA. M. Michel Ephrussi's Fire Fay, 3yrs Col. H. T. Fenwiok's Bramanfce, 3yrs Capt. F. H. Pethergtonbaugh's Ferrizie, 3yra. Capt. Michael Hughes's Jack Boots, 3yra.„ Mr. H. J. King's St. Avonieua, 4yra Sir J. Blundell Maple's b 9 Champagne, 3yra? Duke of Portland's Mannlicher, 3yra Mr. H. Powney's Brissae, 4yrs Mr. H. E. Randall's Geniua, 3yrs Mr. Leopold de Rothschild's Hastoe, 3yrs. Mr. Russell's Hampton Beach, 3yre Mr. A. Stedall's Companion's Jewel, 3yrs. Mr. R. Stott's Oldham, 3yrs ) Mr. J. Wallace's Anxious. 3yra. Sir J. Willoughby's Escalade, 3yra ) Mr. J. B. Wood's Glaesmere, 3yra j PaINCE OF WALES'S WELTER HANDICAP PLATE of 200sov.-Five furlongs. 10 12 Mr. Leopold de Rothschild's Fosco, aged 10 7 Mr. F. Stoke's Master Willie, 5yrs 10 5 Mr. R. Maguire's Filassier, aged 10 2 Sir J. Blundell Maple's Ardeer, 4yrs. 9 9 Mr. W. Loyt's Deuce of a Daisy, 5yrs 9 8 Mr. A. M. Myburgh's Castle wise, 4yri 9 7 Mr. G. Cottrill's Impious, 5yrs 9 7 Mr. P. Aldworth's Mont de Piete, 6yra. 9 5 Mr. W. J. Wiling's Beatrice R, 5yr8. 9 4 Mr. W. H. Pawson's Hay Presto, 3yrs. 9 4 Duke of Portland's Racing Cup, 3yrs. 9 4 *Mr. Mills's Othery, aged. 9 2 Sir S. Scott's ch c by Amphion-Sierra. 3yrs. 9 1 Mr. John 8 11 Mr. F. A. Lindner's Ardandra, 4yrs 8 10 Mr. Strathern's Marthus, 6yrs. 810 Mr. Noal Fenwick's Cassine, 3yrg 8 9 Mr. C. J. F. Fawcett's Tin Soldier, 3yrs 8 9 Mr. W. Anderson's br c Piel-,Ies, 4yrs 8 9 Mr. Dobell's br c by Curio—Jeannie, 3yrs 8 7 Mr. J. Thompson's Photius, 4yrs 8 5 Mr. Russell's Talma, 3yra 8 3 Mr. Leopold de Rothschild's Kuntsler, 3yrs. 8 3 Mr. J. C. Dyer's Sandbag, 3yrs 8 2 Mr. J. Ardron's Petrosius, 3yra 8 2 Mr. F. Taylor's Myrcia, 3yrs 81MI'. W. Loyt's Cloverly, 3yrs 8 1 Lord Ellesmere's FitzClare, 3yrs 8 0 Mr. F. Alexander's Freville, 3yrs 8 0 Mr. T. Wadlow's Isle of Wight, 3yrs 8 0 Captain Coventry's London Pride, 3yrs 8 0 Lord Penrhyn's Frank Buckle, 3yrs 8 0 Mr. L. Brassey's Dula. 3yrs. 8 0 M. Michel Eplirussi's Querida, 3yrs 8 0 Mr. Vyner's Water Crow, 3yrs 8 0 Mr. F. Charley's Jenny Hampton, 3yrs 8 0 Mr. J. F. Jackson's Scarem, 3yrs *Entered by telegram, and not yet confirmed. COMBERMERE HANDICAP PLATE of 200sov- One mile. 9 0 Mr. J. Shepherd's ch g King's Idler, 4yrs. 8 13 Mr. F. Alexander's Quassia, 5yr8. 8 11 Sir J. Blundell Maple's Supper Dance, 4yrs. 8 7 Mr. F. Hardy's St. Beurre, 4yrs 8 7 Mr. H. Lambert's Bourne Bridge, 4yrs 8 4 Mr. F. Bates's Past Master, byrs 8 4 Mr. E. Carlton's Flavus, 6yrs 8 3 Mr. J. Rowson's Ichi Ban,4yrs | 8 2 Mr. W. Sibary's Yusen, 5yrs 7 13 Mr. Stewart Freeman's Suppliant, aged 711 Mr. J. E. McDonald's A.N.B.,5yrs. 7 11 Mr. Leopold de Rothschild's Cracko, 4yrs 7 10 Mr. W. E. Elsey's Gallia, 5yrs 7 9 Mr. R. S. Sievier's Gogo, 3yrs .?.?.??.? 7 7 Mr. Strathern's Marthus, 6yrs 7 4 Lord Coventry's b g Hogarth's 3yra 7 4 Mr. J. Curtis's Lammas, 4yrs 6 10 Mr. W. Loyt's Bad News, 3yrs. 6 10 Mr. A. Day's Amvis, 4yrs  6 10 Mr. J. C. Dyer's Lockinge, 4yrs .? 6 9 Mr. J. Shepherd's ch f by Enthusiast—Loo, 3yrs 6 7 Mr. J. G. Menzies's Chance Shot, 3yrs BADMINTON TWO-YEARS-OLD PLATE of 200sov. Five furlongs. His Majesty's b f by Amphion—Leveret Mr. A. Bailey's f by Ayr»hire-^Solesky Mr. H. Bonas's b or br c by Matchmaker, dam by Mark, out of a mare by Onslow, oat of Caauary Bird Mr. E. Brassey's ch f Fancy Free II., by Freemason—Pauline Mr. L. Brassey's b f Crown Derby, by Worcester-Miss Dollar. Lord Cowley's br f by Wolf's Crag-Ellen Gurney Lord Cowley's b f by Avington-Hainesby Lord Crewe's Liquidator Mr. Ernest Dresden's St. Magdalen Lord Ellesmere's br go Orton Capt. R. W, Ethelston's f The Duiker, by Carnage -Davidatown Mr. G. F. Fawcett's Castlefinn Mr. Noel Fenwick's Ramshackle Mr. Huntington's br c by Janissary—Claire Mr. D. J. Jardine's b g Retainer, by Zury- Mary Beaton Mr. Jersey's The Miller Mr. J. Joicey's Brindisi .Lord Kesteven's Double Dealer Mr. T. Leader's f Idle Fancy, by Cabin Boy- Day Dream II. Mr. W. Low's b f Jelly, by Isinglass— Trapezoid Mr. J. Masker's b f by Melton-Clonavarn Mr. J. Musker's ch f Bonnie Duchess Mr. W. E. Oakeley's b f Captive Maiden, by Prisoner—Rhine Maiden Lord Penrhyn's b f by Crafton-Umbriére Lord Penrhyn's br 0 Evan, by Knight of Malta-Liz Mouat Duke of Portland's b c Carburton, by Carbine -Mrs. Butterwick Mr. L. Robinson's Coo-ee Mr. L. Robinson's Dundas  Mr. Leopold do Rothschild's St. Fevronia.??? Mr. R. S. Seivier's SandQake. Mr. A. M. Singer's ch c by Tarporley— Ianthe Mr. R. Forrest Tod's f Lady Linton, by Ladas —Countess .Lilian. Mr. T. Wadlow's Calabar Mr. A. Wagg's b c by Wolf's Crag-Lady Gay Spanker Mr. J. Wallace's Carim Duke of Westminster's The Gatherer Capt. Whitaker's ch c by Hazelhatch- Variety Lord Kesteven's Theist .pd CHESTER CUP (Handicap) of 2,550 sov. (a Cup value 50 sov., and the remainder in specie). Old Cup Course, nearly two miles and a quarter (52 subs., 10 of whom declared ft). A Champion Prize Cheshire Cheese, of the VO-UIA of 5 sov., will be given to the owners of the first, second, and third horses respectively. 9 0 Duke of Portland's La Roche, 4yrs 9 0 Mr. T. G. Muir's Parthian \II., 5yrs pd 8 11 Mr. Douglas Baird's Mazagan, 5yrs 8 10 Mr. P. Lorillard's David Garrick, 4yrs 8 8 Mr. Warren's Jolly Tar, 5yrs 8 6 Lord Ellesmere's Proclamation, 5yrs 8 4 Mr. R. A. Oswald's Scintillant, 5yrs 8 4 Mr. J. Tyler's Saint Noel, aged 8 0 Mr. J. C. Dyer's Joe Chamberlain, 4yrs. 8 0 Sir J. Blundell Maple's Aquasgutum, 4yrs. 8 0 (in 141b. ex) i-ylr. Leopold de Rothschild's Hulcot, 4yrs. 7 13 Mr. A. Stedall's br g Herminius, aged 7 13 Sir E. Vincent's Stoccado, 5yrs. 7 10 Mr. J. W. Larnach's Strong Bow, 4yrs. 7 10 Mr. J. G. Menzies's Zagiga, 4yrs pd 7 8 (in 141b. ex.) Mr. H. J. King's Evasit, 4yrs. 7 7 Mr. D. J. Jardine's Refractor, 5yrs. 7 7 Mr. B. Gottschalk's Lexicon, aged 7 7 Mr. T. E. Liddiard's May Bruce, 5yrs. 7 7 Mr. Macrae's Uncle Mac, aged 7 6 Sir E. Cassel's Gadfly, 5yrs. 7 4 Mr. R. W. B. Jardine's brf by Queen's Birth- day-Sweet Briar, 4yrs 7 2 Mr. C. J. Blake's Elena, 5yrs 7 0 Mr. Moffat's b f Lady Sehoinberg, 4yrs 7 0 Mr. W. B. Purefoy's Blumenaue, 6yrs 6 12 Mr. J. D. Wanjgll's Fabulist, 4yrs. 6 10 Mr. Leopold deothschild's Choson, 5yrs. 6 10 Mr. Leopold de Rothschild's Cracko, 4yrs. 6 9 Lord Penrhyn's Bird of Paradise, 4yrs .pd 6 9 Lord Farquhar's Reminiscence, 5yrs.pd 6 8 Mr. A. M. Singer's Senateur, 5yrs. o 7 Mr. T. Mason's Admiral Drake, 5yrs. 6 7 Mr. W. Loyt's Laffan, oyrs. 6 6 Mr. Fairie's Parquetry, 4yrs. 6 5 Mr. W. Harris's Clondalkin, aged 6 5 Sir E. Vincent's Sheerness, 5yrs. 6 4 Mr. Ernest Dresden's Poitiers, 4yrs. 6 4 Mr. J. Corlett's Destroyer, 4yrs. 6 4 Mr. J. Rowson's Sospello, 4yrs. 6 0 Mr. Leopold de Rothschild's Zobeyde, 4yrs. 6 0 Mr. W. Raphael's Lustrous, 3yrs. 6 0 Mr. H. E. Beddington's Conform, 3yrs pd The remainder pay ft. Dicz STAND SELLING WELTER. HANDICAP PLATE of 200sov. Six furlongs. The weights will appear in the evening of the first day's racing. THURSDAY. EA.RL OF CHESTER'S WELTER HANDICAP PLATE of 200sov. Six furlongs. 110 9 Mr. W. T. Jones's Dewi Sant. 4yrs 10 3 Sir J. Blundell Maple's Petridge, 4yrs. 10 2 Mr. R. S. Seivier's Crarae, 4yrs ']. 9 8Mr. A. M. Myburh's Castlev»ise. 4yrs.  ? ?' W. J. ??°?'s Beatrice R, 5yrs 9 S. Scott's ch 0 by Amphio 1—Sierra, 3yr8. o 9 1Mr. John O'Neill's Rosglas, -^yrs 8 11 Mr. R. W. B. Jardine's Beeson, 3yrs 8 10 Mr. Blagdon's Lemuel. 5yr8. 8 10 Mr. J. Rowson's Lorenzaocicv 5yra 8 10 Mr. Leopold de Rothschild'a Little Bob,age;i 8 10 Mr. Noel Fenwick's Cassine, 3yrs 8 10 Sir E. Vincent's Ca Ira II., aged 8 9 Mr. Dobell's br c by Curio-JAannie, 3yrs..„ 8 9 Mr. J. Reynold's Prim Alice, 3yrs 8 8 Lord Penrhyn's P¡anudes, 4frs. 8 7 *Mr. J. Thompson's Photiias, 4yrs. 8 6 Mr. L. Pilkington's Elleraj, 3yrs 8 6 Mr. W. E. Elsey's Fortification. 5yrs. 8 3 Mr. Wm. Johnstone's Silent Friend, 3yrs. 8 2 Mr. J. Moffat's Silverhamfafcon, 3yrs 8 1 Mr. Dobell's b c by Wolf'&, Crag-Valentine., 3yrs. 8 0 Mr. F. Alexander's Frevilie, 3yrs 8 0 Mr. Huntington's Windbonnd, 3yrs. S 0 Col. H. T. Fenwick's Tea. Cosy, 3yrs. 8 0 Mr. Strathern's Irish Idyll, 3yrs S 0 Mr. F. Charley's Jenny Hampton, 5yra 8 0 Mr. W. S. Brechin's Daybreak, 5yrs. Entered by telegram, and not yet confinaed. GREAT CHESHIRE HANDICAP STAKES 01 1,000 sov. One mileand a quarter. 9 0 Mr. J. Ryan's Succ«Ah, 6yrs 8 11 Mr. T. Davidson's Dandy Fifth, 5yrs. 3 10 Sif E. Vincent's S-, mrla, aged 8 10 Mr. D. J. Ja.rdines Kefractor, 5yro I. 8 2 Lord Dnnraven's Sea Fog, oyrs 8 1 Mr. B. Ellam's Fighting Furley, 4yrs. 8 0 Mr. C. J. Blake's Split the Wind, 6512s ° 0 Mr. E. Corrigaa's eci. Flower, 5yrs. 7 13 Mr. E. Corrittan's Semper Vigilans, 4yra 7 13 Mr. Joseph Lowry's Cecil WinkfsaJdi, 4!yra. 7 11 Mr. H. Rossett's Gazetteer, aped 7 9 Mr. L. de Keihsehild's First Fruit, 3yrs 7 6 Mr. Lauderdale's Golden Bay 4yrs 7 6 Mr. J. D. Wardell's Newtown, rs MAY PLATE of 300sov. A mile and a quarter. Lord Buchan's Rose of JeddaSh, 5yrs Mr. W. E. Elsey's Xenie, ag:ecli. M. Michel ¡';phrusi's Goat, J.y.rs Mr. Arthur James's Cynica), 3yrs Mr. T. Kincaid's Haka, 4y1'S Mr. T. Kincaid's Cateran Lad. 4m Sir S. M. Lockhart's h c by Merry Hampton Rinovata., 3yrs i. Lord Penrhyn's Malatests,, 3yrs Mr. R. S. Percival's Lady of Lyons, 3yrs Mr. Leopold de Rothschild's Zobeyde, 4yis Mr. Leopold de Roth8Ckl'8 Haatoe, 3yrs" Lord Stanley's St. J,e:a. 3yrs .? Sir E. Vincent's Sailor Boy III.. aged .? Mr. J. D. Warden's Newtown, 5yra.? Duke of Westminster's Greybird, 3yrs ORMONDE TWO-YRS-O&D STAKES of 200sov. Five furlongs. His Majesty's Eitreb His Majesty's b f by Amphion—Leveret (41b) Mr. F. Alexander's Abbot's Anne Mr. J. Barker's br c by Grey Leg—Bright Alice Mr. R. Brocklebank's br g by Plumstone- Bounce, by Brag-Hastio (h.-b.) (41b) Mr. R. W. Cox's Mistress Kildare Lord Crewe's Cardsharper (4Ib). Lord Crewe's Sandy Bar Mr. George Dawson's b f Dawn, by Mimic- Nightshade (4lb) Mr. C. J. Fawcett's b f Skylight, by Cabin Boy—Rainbow Mr. G. F. Fawcett's ch g Loughglynn, by Baliol—The Lady, by Charibert (41b) Mr. Frank Gardner's b c Martinez Del Rio by Rightaway-Heather Mr. J. Gubbins's St. Hubert (41b) Mr. J. Gubbins's Rose Blair (41b) Mr. M. Gurry's b g Somerled, by Ayrshire- Javotte, by Wisdom (41b) Mr. Huntington's b c Berryman, by Best Man-Wild Berry (41b) Sir J. Blundell Maple's b f Omorca, by Common-Omladina (41b) *Mr. J. Moffat's Thursday Il *Mr. J. Moffat's Friday II *Mr. J. Moffat's Saturday II. Mr. J. G. Mosenthal's b f by Lactantius- Foresight (41b) Mr. J. G. Mosenthal's ch c by Ocean Wave- Lady Merry (41b) Mr. J. Musker's b cby Melton-Irena (71bex.) Mr. J. Musker's b f by Melton-Kylesku Mr. C. S. Newton's ch f Deianira, by Loved One—Failure (41b) Mr. W. E. Oakeley's b c Aqua Marine, by Blue-green-Galaxy Mr. W. E. Oakeley's Trigger, by Son of a Gun-Promotiou (71b) I.I. Mr. Hugh Peel's b c Penley Lord Penrhyn's b f by Cratton- U mbriere (31b) Lord Penrhyn's b c Stoker, by Trenton— Atalaya (3Ib) Mr. L. Pilkington's Aurania Duke of Portland's Killinkarrick. Mr. O. W. Rayner's Bed of Heather Mr. John Robinson's br f Polly Constable, by Melton- Poudre-iL-Canon Mr. L. Robinson's b c Dundas, by Trenton- Happy Return (41b) Mr. Leopold de Rothschild's St. Fevronia. Mr. Russel's br g by Whittier—Tourniquet— Mr. J. Thomas's oh c by Martagon-Decoration Mr. G. G. Tod's f Covert Fund, by Melton- Lady Charity (41b) Entered by telegram, and not yet confirmed. EIGHTY-NINTH YEAR OF THE DEE STAKES of 20sov. each, lOtt., with 500sov. added. About one mile and a half. Sir E. Cassel's Sang Bleu Lord Derby's Prootaheet. Lord Derby's Lady of the Snow Lord Durham's Lendal. Lord Ellesmere's b c Pendlebury, by Zamiel— Belle of Bury Col. Fenwick's b c by St. Serf-Orlet Mr. R. C. Garton's b or br c by Fitz-Simon— Little Emily Capt. Greer's ch f by Gallinule-Corday (41b) Sir R. Waldie Griffiths's b f Salvia, by Ruby Star-Salvora i. Mr. Jas. Joicey's br c Western Duke, by Grand Dake-Devonim Mr. Lewis's ch c Blairgowrie, by Biairfinde, dam by Luminary—Hippona Mr. J. Musker's b f Nitrate Maid, by Melton -Phiiomel Mr. W. E. Oakeley's Gonzalez. Lord Penrhyn's 1»l f Isaura, by Kilwarlin— Queen of Hearts Lord Penrhyn's b c Pavillion, by Florizel II.— Blue Pennant Duke of Portland's Sir Edgar Mr. Leopold de Rothschild's Glacialia Mr. Russel's Rigo Mr. Russel's Southerner SirS. Scott's ch c by Melton-Bonny Maid Sir E. Vincent's Wabun Sir E. Vincent's Council of Trent Mr. Vyner's Syneros. Mr. Vyner's Jungle Crow Mr. H. C. White's b or br f by Yardley- Pearlshell Mr. F. Pritchard's ch f by Enthusiast— Loo pd Sir E. Vincent's Broken Melody pd The remainder pay ft. WYNN TWO-YEARS-OLD SELLING PLATE of 200 sov. Five furlongs. Ten to enter or the engagement to be at the option of the executive. Will close and name to the clerk of the course, at the Weighing-room, Grand Stand, up to the time of the last race on Wednesday, or at the Grosvenor Hotel, Chester, up to six o'clock.

The Chester Cup for this year is a splendid piece of work, of exquisite design in silver gilt with two handles and cover. Messrs. Lowe and Son have the cup on view in their window.

NEWMARKET MEETING.—FRIDAY. BRETBY HANDICAP.—London, 1; Compliment, 2"; Killarue, 3. Eleven ran. TWO-YEAR-OLD SELLING PLATE.-Moon Daisy filly, 1; Ever Merry g., 2; Jezebel filly, 3,- Eleven ran.

I MOLD. DEATH OF MISS KATHERINE KEENE.- The death is announced this week, at (St Waterand-road, Lewisham, of Miss Katberine Keene, at the age of 70. The deceased lady was a daughter of the late Rev. Henry George 'u. t'. and a sister-in-law of Mr. A. T. Keene (solicitor), of tbe College, Mold.

I NESTON. DISTRICT COUNCIL NOMINATIONS.— Twelve nominations have been received for the two vacancies- in the Neston Ward of the Dis- trict Council—Messrs. T. Cottrell, H. Delamore,, W. Fryer, H. T. Gill, W. Gray, J. Johnson, T. Mealor, T. Molyneaux, H. Peers, R. Scott, T. Swift and J.. B. Yeoman, M.D. Messrs. Swift, Delamore and Peers have withdrawn.

ALDFORD. SUDDEN E»EATH.—Mr. T. Moore Dutton, deputy coroner for West Cheshire, held an inquest on Monday at the Grosvenor Arms on the body of Chas. Hy. Higgins, a plumber, aged 39; who was found lying on his back in the garden of his residence. Dr. Wm. Parker (Farndon) gave evidence to the effect that) deceased's hea.rt was affected, and a verdict of Death from natural causes was returned.

MALPAS. DEATH! OF MR. J. H. COOKE.—The death occurred at his residence, Tuebrook-roadi Liver- pool, on Sunday, of Mr. J. H. Cooke, who formerly carried on business as a draper in the shop, now occupied by Mr. G. H. Morgan, iin Church-street. Deceased was 46 years of age. The remains were interred in Malpas Cemetery, the Rev. L.. Armitstead officiating. The chief mourners. were Messrs. H. Cooke (son), W. B. Cooke (brother), J. Done, S. Johnson, Pearson, and Kibling (brothers-in-law); Oswald Davids (nephew), J. Blantern, Bradshaw, Daaily, Battarbee, &e.

HAWARDEN. THE: VOLUNTEERS.—A meeting was held in the Town Hall on Monday to arrange for the welcome home of the Volunteers. Mr. T. Wright presided. It was arranged to hold a dinner in the evening, and a dance in the after- noon in the Park (subject to permission being obtained). The men will be met at the station by four different companies of Volunteers, in all about 250 men. A thanksgiving service will be held in the Parish Church immediatelj on the arrival of the men, and will be attended by all the companies. The presentation of watebes will take place in the afternoon in the Park.

FRODSHAM. MUSICAL SUCCESS.—Mr. Arthur Yould (tpapit of Mr. C. H. Hibbertt), who gained first dass honours in the senior section. piano- forte 'playing in the recent London Coilege of Music examination, is also the winner of the local prize for Cheshire in this section. POLICE COURT.-0n Tuesday, before Mr. J. Murray, Isaac E. Walters, for travelling from Manchester to Frodsham withoat a ticket, was fined 10s. and 7s- costs, in default 14 days' hard laboiir. Prisoner went to gaol.—Annie Clarke, for attempting to obtain by false pre- tences from John Cottrell, butcher, on April 20th and divers other days, 91b. fA beef, 31b. of sausages, and 2&. of mutton chops, value 10s. 10d., was fined 20s. and 123. costs, in default one morth.-Annie Grifarth was fined 53. or seven da?s for being drank in Main- street, Frodahaa? Prisoner w?nt to gaol. RETURN OF THE VOLUNTEERS.-The Frodsham contiagent of the Cheshire Volun- teers (Sergeant J. Holland, Privates Calvely, Rodgers, Evaag, Darlington and Carter) had a grand reception on their return home on Tues- Uay. The Volunteer Band and over 90 volun- teers turned out to welcome their comrades. The town was liberally decked with bunting. When the train conveying the gallant fellows, from Chester arrived in the, station, cheer upon cheer rent the air, and the welcome was enthur aiasticaMy continued as the gallant fellows made their way to the Drill Hall. Arriving there,, refreshment was served out, and the health of the six volunteers was drunk by their brother volunteers. Major Barrisson and the Rev. H. B. Blogg (chaplain) expressed pleasure at the return of the volunteers and commended their patriotism. Sergt. J. Holland, on behalf of himself and bis brother volunteers. returned thanks, and the Doxology and National Anthem I were afterwards sung.

THE SUGAR DVTIXQ. While most people readily understand the rise in the prices of sugar occasioned by the new duties, few, we imagine, really realize the far-reaching effects of the Chancellor's new impost. Not only will the cost of jam, marmalade, tinned, crystallized I and bottled fruits, candied peels, jellies, treacles, syrup, and all kinds of sweets be increased, but also the prices of biscuits, cakes, chocolate, cocoa, British wines, &c., down to the humble household blacking. Sugar, in one form or I other, enters into the composition of all the articles mentioned-hence the rise in prices. I

ROMAN BRIDGES. TO THE EDITOR. "ir« 1 note with great regret the preliminary announcament for the doom of these landmarks at Hockenhull Platts. I trust you will use your utmost influence to endeavour to avert the catastrophe. The County Council could divert the roadway so as to leave the bridges intact and always to be seen as an ancient highway. I have written to Mr. Henry Taylor, F.S.A., and Mr. Radcliffe, F.S.A., secretary of the Lan- cashire and Cheshire Historical Society, to use their.inlfuence.-I am, yours truly. GEO. W. HASWELL. 70, Bouverie-st., Chester, April 29.

I THE COAL TAX. I SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH'S VIEWS. oir micnaei .tiicKs-jtJeach, the Ohancellor of the Exchequer, received on Monday two deputations who desired to lay before him arguments against the export duty on coal. The first represented the Miners Federation and the other miners' associations of Great Britain. Mr. Pickard, M.P., and other speakers addressed Sir Michael, and urged that the tax would not fall on the foreigner but on the working miners, and that it would re- duce employment and lower wages. In replying, Sir Michael acknowledged the moderation with which the views of the men had been laid before him. He differed from them on the point as to I the shoulders on which the tax would fall. He believed, he said, that it would fall on the foreigner. He would never have dreamed of pro- posing it if he thought the results would be such 1 as they predicted. He recognised fully that the deputation came not as men to whom this was a question of more or less wealth, but as men to whom the matter was one of their daily bread, and he was impressed by what they said from that aspect of the case. But even assuming their views to be correct, he saw no cause for immediate anxiety, because he had announced his intention of granting relief in regard to existing contracts for a certain period, which must necessarily be one of months. No one would suffer by the tax during that time, and there could be no pretence' for reducing wages on that account. As for the trade not covered by these pre-existing contracts, he thought those doing business with foreigners would be able pretty easily to safeguard them- selves, and if a little part of the tax was imposed on them their recent gains would make it easy for them to bear it. The future was a larger matter, which undoubtedly required consideration and discussion. In conclusion, Sir Michael said he frankly admitted that the deputation had im- pressed him more than any other he had received. The second deputation represented the Mining Association of Great Britain, who put before the Chancellor of the Exchequer the views of the coal- owners of the United Kingdom as to the way in which the tax would affeot the whole trade of the country. Sir Michael made a brief reply. He had, he said, listened to all they had laid before him, and the more they went on the more exag- gerated were the statements he received. It was I now suggested that not only the export trade but the whole coal trade of the country would be ruined by the duty. He was sceptical. He did not think any such result would follow. Sir Michael, in conclusion, said: "As to the effect it will have on the export trade, which is a smaller matter, I have expressed my opinion and you have expressed yours, and I am afraid we differ. I do not think there is anything I can add to that."

CATHERINE GLADSTONE MEMORIAL.—A mAet- ing of the committee of the Catherine Gladstone Memorial Fund was held on Friday afternoon at Spencer House, St. James's, at which the following members were present:- The Earl Snencer, K.G. (in the chair), the Eight Hon. G. Talbot, M. P. (treasurer), Mr. G. Armitstead, Miss Balfour, and Dr. S. H. | Haberston. It was reported that the subscrip- j tions on behalf of the fund amounted to £5,638 4s. and it was resolved to keep the fund open until June 14th, the anaiveTaa-ry of the dQath, of Mra, Gladstone. >

AMERICAN SHIPPING DEAL. After railways, the next step in Mr. Pierpont Morgan's scheme of monopoly is a great ocean carrying trade. He has just secured control of Leyland and Co., the second largest shipping line in Great Britain, and proposes to spend X10,000,000 in new vessels during the next five years. CIRCULAR TO THE SHAREHOLDERS. Mr. Uoldsworthy, secretary to the Leyland Company of Shipowners, has issued a circular to the shareholders stating that Mr. Ellerman. the chairman, has entered into a provisional contract to sell his entire holding of 71,000 ordinary shares to Messrs. J. S. Morgan and Co. and Messrs. J. P. Morgan and Co. at a price of X14 10s. per share. Mr. Ellerman has also forwarded a circular to the shareholders intimating the deal and adding that he has secured tor each ordi- nary shareholder who so desired to dispose of his shares similar terms. The sale, subject to the whole arrangement, will become effective by a vote of shareholders at a meeting on May 7th. It is anticipated that practically all the ordinary shareholders will accept the offer. if so, Messrs. Morgan will hold the whole of one million,two hundred thousand pounds of ordinary shares, at a cost of one and three quarter millions. The directors of the Leyland Line will retain the preference shares, and Mr. Ellerman pro- poses to purchase the Mediterranean and Portugal and Montreal Fleets for himself at an agreed price.

I INCE. WORKINGMEN'S CLUB.-The third concert in connection with the Workingmen's Club was given in the schoolroom on Thursday evening before a very good audience, considering the time of the year. Beside the local artists, the club was much indebted to the Hon. Mrs. Molyneux, Mrs. St. John Charlton, and the Rev. E. Evans, visitors at the Hall, and Mr. R. Denson, of Chester, for their kindly assistance. During the interval Mrs. Park-Yates presented prizes to the winners of the "Game Tournament" which was held this month. The club owes much to the generosity of Mrs. Park-Yates, who has taken a keen interest in its welfare. The club-room was closed on Saturday for the summer months. It has undoubtedly been a great boon to the, villagers during the past winter, and it is to be hoped that it will prove as great a success when it next opens as it has done in the past.

I WHITCHURCH. FATAL RESULT OF A FALh-An inquest was held at the White Lion Hotel,. Whitchurch, on Monday, before Mr. West (deputy coroner) and a jury, of which Mr. Francis Taylor was foreman, on the body of Ann Hughes (63), widow of Thomas Hughes, butcher, who died in the Cottage Hospital on the previous Saturday.—The evidence shewed that on March 25 Mrs. Hughes was washing for Mrs. Price of Higbgate. Snow fell some- what heavily during the morning. She went outside, and on returning into the house, owing tQ the snow on her clogs she slipped and feU, breaking her leg just above the ankle. She was taken home, and on Dr. Watkins being sent for, he advised her removal to the Cottage Hospital. The leg never set," and for a week or so before her death she was unconscious, and she died from exhaustion.—A verdict to this effect was returned by the jury.

I CHOLMONDELEY. CONCERT.—On Tuesday a successful concert was held at Cholmondeley Schools in aid of the funds of the choir of St. Wenefrede's Church, Bickley, and. was largely attended. The pro- gramme, which, with encores, consisted of a judicious mixture of songs, instrumental and humorous, concluded with some comic sketches, causing great amusement. Too great praise cannot be given to the various performers for the manner in which the several items were ren- dered, the only appropriate remark being "ex- cellent all round," such names as Mrs. Aldersey, Mrs. and Miss Charlton, Captain Chalk, and Mr. George Hopley being a sufficient guarantee for the quality of the entertainment, while the excrutiatingly funny sketches by Mr. Crawford are always much enjoyed. The programme was as follows? encores being the rule —Part song, follow?, Wild Chase," the Choir; song, "Last Night," Mrs. Aldersey; violin solo, Miss Charlton; song, There is ever a song some- where," Captain Chalk; song, "A Lark's Flight," Mrs. Charlton; song, "When the Boys Come Home," Mr. Hopley; song, "All in the hush of the twilight," Mrs. Aldersey; song, "The Old Grey Fox," Captain Chalk; humorous songs and sketches by Mr. Crawford. Mrs. and Miss Charlton, Mrs. Chalk, and Mr. H. Roberts (organist) kindly acted as accompanists. Among the audience were the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, Lady Lettice Cholmondeley, Lord George Cholmondeley, Mr. St. John Charlton, Mrs. Charlton, the Misses and Master Charlton, the Rev. E. F. Gorst, Mrs. Aldersey, Captain and Mrs. Chalk, Miss Parker, Mrs. Brassey, Miss Brassey, &e. The arrangements were carried out by a cammittee of church officials.

f NBilTOtf. THE VACANCY ON THE GUARDIANS.— There are two nominations for the vacancy on the Wirral Board of Guardians caused by the death of Mr. H. Hancock, viz., Mr. Joseph Royden, Little Neston, and Mr. John Wood- ward, who already represents Little Neston Ward on the Urban District Council. DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING.—A meet- ing. of the Neston and Parkgate District Council was held at the Town Hall on Monday evening,, Mr. J. Pemberton presiding. There "were also present Colonel Lloyd, Joseph Conway, W. Jones. J. Platt, T. Tozer, and J. Woodward. The district rate for the ensuing half-year of Is. 6d. in the.2 was confirmed, and. Colonel Lloyd and Messrs. J. Conway, J. Platt; and J; Woodward were appointed to serve as a cemetery committee. THH VICAR. The Rev. Canon Turner (vicar of Neston), who was formerly vicar of Macclesfield for fifteen years, preached one of there-opening sermons, in Macclesfield Parish Church on Tuesday to a crowded congregation. The first portion of the restoration of the church was carried out when Canon Turner v.-as the vicar, and the entire re-building of the nave has been completed by the present viear (the Rev. S. A. Boyd). This church is now one of the finest in the diocese of Chester. INTERESTING WEDDING.-The marriage of, Mr. Alexander Balfour Williamson,, third son, 4 Mr. Stephen, Williamson, ot Copley, Neston, with Miss Louisa Clifton Brown, eldest daughter of Colonel Clifton Brown, of Holmbush, Faygate, Sussex, took place on Wednesday week, at St. Saviour's, Col- gate, Sussex. The bride was given away by her father, and was attended by seven bridesmaids, the Misses Mildred,, Elsie, and Isla Clifton Brown, sisters of the bride; her cousins, Miss Aliae Richmond Brown and Miss Alice Maud Coivtie; Miss Winefred Williamson, niece of tha bridegroom; and Miss Elsye Rynd. Master Gerald Williamson,,nephew of the bridegroom,, acted as page, and-Mr. W. Lawson attended as best man. 'I'ho Propendary Wbb-Peploes. itbe Rev. Duncan Pearce, and the v. A. Low,. vicar of the parish,, were the officiating clergy.. A large number of guests afterwards assembled, at Holmbush, where the reception was held, and during the afteraaon Mr. and Mrs. Alexanderi- i Williamson left.io* Devonshire.

| LATEST MARKETS ANI) LIVERPOOL CXWRN. FRIDA.Y.-Wheat, fair trade* £ d. to Id. ovea Tuesday. No. 1 Califorwian, 6s. 2Jd. to 6s. 3d.; No. i Northern Spring, new,, 5s. lid. to 6s,old. 6a. 2d. to. 6s. 3d. L-gane, isaidi, 29s. 6di to 29s. 9d. Peas, 5s. 8d. Oats. very firm, white, Id. dearer, 2s. 8d. to 2s. 10d. Maize quiet, old mixed, 4s. 5to 4s. 6d. new, 4s. 5d. to 4s. 5L Flour uiielilanged. LONDON SORN, FRIDAY.—Wheat and. lfour firm. Barley,, oats, and mair# 3d. dearer. Other articles wjtbout material change in value- American quotations of wieat and cu--a came- higher. CHESTBB CATTLE, THURSDAY.—There was a. large shew, of all descriptions of atorq. cattle a.t; this fair, and a large attendance of buyers. The. supply, however, greatly, exceeded the demand. and although many lots sh&rged hands at, good: prices, the-close of the market found large riumberea still unsold, quotations- remaining -itin. '1 here, was only a small supply of sheep but no buyars. Prices.: milch cows, JElR to £ 2l; salvers £ 1,4-to £ 19; barrens £10 to £ 13; stirks ^6,to £ 8 '• and. beife-,o Sq to R15. NASTWICH CHEESE. TnTiRSDAY.-Tbe market, as expected, shewad a fall in paioes of from,4tS- to par cwt., compared with th.3, quotations at; tha, last fair. U noor these conditions tie besE. lots were readily picked up at prices from 50s. to. 64t;" The probable average jsrioe for the- bests coloured cheese was 62s. Medium made prices, down to 55s. At the corresponding fair last y,?aj? there was a pitch of thirty tons, and prices .0. firam 62s. to 68s. and down to i5s.

CHESTER PORT SANITARY AUTWORI-TY.-Ill his report for 1900, the medical officer of this authority (Dr. J. Humphiey Williams, Flint), states that the nature and amount of the trade carried on im the river Dae is much the sam. 88 previously, the foreign trade shewing diminution. During the year no notification was receired, and no sickness was i»pmfct>d on board. The hospital at Mostyu %is alwayll ready for the immeciiate reception of and this, together with the readiness of the Chester Fever Hospital to receivo any fevt'l' patient, made tho district; well prepared for the> appearance of any infectious eases. During tb*- twelve months the total number of ships spected at the. five ports of Cwnuah's QuaY. spoett, d at t ??e Rhyl, Mostyn, Saltncy..Ch,ster, Haw>s¡11 Bridge was 554 (nine foreign and 545 J-0» carrying crews amounting to 2 062 men. Printed and published for and ou behalf of tfce h;í:ir; a.nd North Wales Newspaper Company, J.iiuiti'U. JAMES ALBERT BIRCHALL. at the Ck.us.hire 00,(11,. Ofliee,S, Briilwmtruet, intil,) CiLyof May 4, 1901,

I FOOTBALL. (See also page 2.) I SCHOOLS' CHALLENGE SHIELD. The final tie in connection with this trophy was decided on Tuesday night on Newton Rangers' ground, Hoole. The contesting teams were the holders, Grosvenor St. John's, and St. Paul's, Boughton. Both sides played their best available eleven, and those who anticipated a good struggle were not disappointed, as the plav was very fast and exciting all through. Winning the toss, St. Paul's took advantage of the slope, and became dangerous several times during the first half, though Dodd and Brennen, St. John's full backs, were playing a really sound defensive game. The greater weight and strength of St. John's, how- ever, became evident, and Mansell, after a bril- liant run, sent in a long, low shot from the left, and thus opened the score for St. John's. This proved encouraging to them, and some exciting mid-field play, in which Leech, Gibson and Kend- rick were conspicuous, ended in Jim Watson and Mansell gaining possession, the latter again scoring from a few yards' range. 'The second half was largely in St. John's favour, but despite good attempts by Morton, Woodward and Cordery, they could not increase their score for some time. At last, however, by a clever piece of head work, Mansell notched a third goal for St. John's, who finally ran out winners by three goals to nil. For the losing team Brett, Field, Cartwright and Hughes played a really fine game, and St. Paul's deserve credit for their pluckv exhibition. I CHESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGUE (2ND I mviuion).. I The second division League Championship has at last been settled, and the champions are Row- ton, who have won the League on goal average, having a better average than the runners-up bv 14. The runners-up are Hoole Rovers, with St. John's third. St. John's, who come third with two points behind, practically led the way all through the season, but their unaccountable defeat by Helsby and Hoole Rovers spoiled their chance. Saturday's match with St. John's and Rowton decided the championship. No one will begrudge Rowton their position, as they are a most gentle- manly and sportsmanlike team. All the matches have been completed with the exception of Ince and the Albions, but this match will not make much difference to the position of the clubs, xhe final result of the Leagiae is as appended. OH'ESTER & DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE I DivisiON II. RESULTS Up TO DATE. I ?—Goats-? Pld. Won. I?st. Dru. 1?!ou A?st.Pts. Rowton .16 9 1 6 .49 .20 .24 HooleRovera 16 ..11 3 2 .67 .29 .24 St. John's .16 .10 4 2 71 .27 .22 WraxhaaaS.Giles.16 .10 5 1 ..50 ..34 .21 *SeaJaadi Road .16 8 4 4 .56 ..29 .18 Helsby Reserve 16 8 7 1 .48 .35 .17 :E. Port Christ Ch.16 3 .12 1 28 .68 7 Chester Albion .15 2 .12 1 .25 .52 5 1 nee-& District .15 1 .14 0 10 1,0.. 2 _r." I -fwo points deducted for playing an ineligible man. I I THE FINAL MATCH. I Ihe final match between St. John's and Row- ton resulted in an interesting game. Some pressing by the Saints resulted in the leather being; shot. in goal. The visitors' left back only partially returned the sphere, and T. Lipsham smartly scored the first .goal. The game continued, to be keenly contested, but neither side scored again up to half-time-. On resuming the Rowton team shewed better combination, and speedily equalised. Each side afterwards notched a point, and the game thus ended in a draw of two goals ■ each. If St. John's had shewed similar form to that on Saturday earlier in the season, they would- have stood higher in the League. t CHAMPIONS v. REST OF LEAGUE. I An interesting match was witnessed at Ellea- mere Port on Monday night, when the champions of the 1st division of the Chester and District League encountered the Rest of the League. The Port had their best eleven in the field, while the League team played two different from the adver- tised team. ■ Breene, of Hoole Rovers, played right full back vÍ;œ Moorecroft, of the Locos, and' R. HaHmark, of ElIesmer Port, on the extreme Dght in lieu of Reilly. The League were repre- sented as follows: Goal, F. Coppack (Newton' Rangers); W. W&keSeld (Locos) and T. Bretno (Hoole Rovers;, full backs; J. Dawson (Newton. Rangers), R. Cooke, captain (Locos), Cooke (Helsby), half &acks;J. Hewitt (Newton Rangers)' R. ,,),, (H?Isby), G. Griffiths (Rowton), m Whitehouse (Newton Rangers),, Reg. Hallmark (Ellesmere Prt), forwards, The League started with nine msa, Boyle and Coolia, of Helsby, bøiÙgr late in arriving, and the Port for a time held more than their own, but upon thty arrival of the two players the- League representatives began to settle down-, and treated the spectators to s-jrae pretty fcQtn" Playing dowi hill, the vuitars were not long in finding the. goal, and Ilallniarl- centred finely to Griffiths, who cleverly defeated AllertoRi, oalv to be ruled otf-side. There wats no denying the superiority of the League team, who fairly twitted the Port twam, and began, tg, force the game, but the three half backs defc»acfed grandly, Cooke, of Helsby, being a treM. After about; half an hour's play Dawson took the ball from tih-e Ellesmere Port extreme right;, and run- ning well down the fielj passed to Hewitt, who cem.ed to Griffiths, and! the latter plac»«f the ball into the net, completely beating Allercvrr. After this reverse Ellesmere Port made great efforts to s, but Wakefield utcd Breene defended finely and repulsed all attack, Shortly before half-time Breene, in endeavouring to clear, played the ball to- King, the Ellesmere Port centre forward, who had otily Coppack to, beat. He sent in a stinging shot, which Coppacft saved splendidly, placing the ball over the bar. Half-time arrived1 shortly after- wards with the Port pressing. In tfhe second half the home team had the hill in tfwir favour, but for the first quarter of an hour could not make any headway, visiting forwards kept Aller- ton on the alert and he shewed his fine punching abilities to effact. The Port, seeing they could! not make any- headway, rearmoged their teano and played hard, but met a sound defence. The- game continued to be hotly contested until the- whistle blew for time, Ellesjaaere Port having to II acknowledge defeat by one goal to nil. It was a gntnd game throughout. Cooke, of Helsby, was the best man on the field. After the match Mr. G. S. N. Hull, chairman of the Chester and Dis- trict Football League, presented the League Cup: I to the Ellesmere Port captain, and wound up the j season with an appropriate speech.