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be ffifjcsfjtre fJeaf. NEW SERIES. LEdited by the Rev. FRANCIS SANDERS, M.A., F.S.A., and Mr. "WILLIAM FERGUSSON IBVINE.] Being Local Gleanings, Historical and Antiquarian relating to Cheshire, Chester and North Wales, from many scattered fields. 0 let me teach you how to knit again, This scattered corn one mutual Sheaf. Titus Andrsniev.s. Act V., Scene 3, Line 70. NOTES. [233] MR. E. W. COX'S ARTICLE ON THE ANTI- QUITIES OF STORETON. (See Nos. 106, 112,115, Sf 117.) In Vol. I present aeries of the Sheaf, is a very interesting article by Mr. E. W. Cox, on the Antiquities of Storeton, in which he mentions the Stanleys of Stourton and Hooton. May I remind its mauy readers that Stourton, or Storeton, came into the possession of the Stanleys by what used to be called a stollen marriage." Some thirty years ago someone discovered a record of it in the Palatine Plea Rolls, and it is mentioned in the new edition of Ormerod's Cheshire, 1882. Stanley was, I should say, a younger son of the House of Staneley, or Stonelegh of Stonelegh, within the borders of Staffordshire, near the Cheshire 'lyme/ or boundary. According to Seacombe, or Secombe (a Cheshire-man himself, by his name), who early last century wrote a History of the House of Knowsley, the Stanleys, circa temp. Hen. II., were really called Audeleghs, from their sole manor of that name. But, about the reign mentioned, the then lord of Audley exchanged it. with his brother, for the manor of Stanley, which lies in the same neighbourhood. From Audley descended all known to be of that name—after the exchange—a very celebrated line of men at least two or three of them in various generations were distinguished for their military skill and enterprise. These Stanleys, however (after the exchange), first made their name known in the person of one of their younger sons, of Hooton, towards the end of the 14th century, and by his marriage with the very great heiress of the Lancashire Lathoms, of Lathom, he and his descendants also acquired that manor and j many others, including Knowsley, on the extinction of the elder line of the Knowsleys of Knowsley, who were a presumed branch of the Lathams. The early Latham history pre- sents another example of the acquisition of far more than ordinary manorial dignity by a younger brother, or son, in the person of Torbok, or Tcrbock, of Torbock (Thorbeck, in Dutch Holland), alias Tarbock, near Huyton. For, there existed, soon after the Conquest, two brothers, one of whom, the elder, acquired the name of Latham, and the other the name of Torbok, from their respective chief manors. The Torbocks, however, survived the extinction of the Lathams for some 300 years—the last heir male dying a couple of generations since at Dove- cote's, near Liverpool—his ancestor of the 17th century having, by well-known family tradition, conveyed nearly all his estates to Molyneux, of Sefton, in satisfaction of a gaming debt; and according to the late Rector Aehton, of Huyton, all the successive lords Sefton, up to Torbock of Dovecotes time, took the precaution of pur- chasing the Torbock signatures to all dis- positions of at least parts of the Torbock Btate-probably because of the existence of some old entail ? The Knowsley Stanleys therefore gave the same peculiar lustre to all of their name, as did the great bastard of Egerton of Ridley to all the Egertons. But, to return from this digression to the first Cheshire Stanley of Storeton. He it was who bolted with Bamville of Storeton's daughter and heir; and as Bamville was ^Hereditary Chief Forester of the Forest of Wirral, the office (held by grand Serjeantry) passed to the Stanleys, lords of1 Storeton and subsequently of Hooton. And thus, between heirs and heiresses, like all other families of any antiquity, they managed to have a pretty long reign and no doubt their deserts as enterprising suitors, and suitees endeared them to each other, until the fatal disease of gambling, which no professional infallibility could stave off, terminated their race in favour of a flourishing shopkeeper. But the" Biddlemoor men" (Bidulph Moor, near Stanley or Stoneley), whose supposed Paynim patriarch was contemporary with their neigh- bouc, Stanley the FlrEt of Cheshire, still exist— "th ,ugh th-y are trreatiy decayed in numbers and physique, compared with what they were half a century since. All this Stanley-history reminds one of a little-known story of much later date. in which ono of the culprits was a descendant of that Stanley-Bamville marriage, but was of the Junior line of Knowsley. About the middle of last century there dwelt an elderly family Earned Smith, who were of considerable estate, a.nd resided at South or North Weald, in Essex. It was, even in Elizabeth's reign, a very un- usual name for a person occupying their worldly position but. originally they were probably of some other family, and acquired the name from trade rather than from mar riage--as did a younger son of the Torbocks who lived in Newcastle- nnder-Lyuie in the reign of Hen. VIII. (Tho. Smith alias Torhok,' and Tho Torboke alias Smythe: whose last descendant, Mrs. Smith of the same town, bore the arms of Torbock difforeaccd, and died a few years ago. Our Mr. Smith, however, of Hall, had in the rein cf Goo. II. ;.nà Geo. III. two beautiful daughters, who ultimately became his co- heiresses. He had also, at this fatal time, two young friends, in the persons of Mr. Barry, and Lord Strange, son and heir apparent of Lord Derby. Mr. Barry was of a family originally Norman, surnamed de Barry, from a now well- known port in South Wales, and of whom is said to have come Gildas, the great Monk and antiquary of the 12th or 13th century. Mr. Barry's father was Earl of Barrymore in Ireland. The story, as I first heard it related so far back in my Essex days that I half forgot it, was probably precisely the same as the one long afterwards related to me in town and Cheshire. Lord Strange, it seems., in the first instance, became sensibly well-affected towards one of Smith of Weald's two daughters, and one fine morning the pair were missing. The two friends were at the time guests of old Mr. Smith, who, when he heard from Mr. Barry the latter's suspicions," confirmed by a note left by the lady, became highly enraged, and besought Mr. Barry to follow the leave-taking ■couple in hot haste to Gretna. Follow them he did—with the other sister! And after a wild post chase, in a post-chaise, the second couple just arrived at the hospitable and Rev. blacksmith's altar in time to take part in a double solemnisation of holy matrimony—the Smith's forged bonds., of which the two other Smiths, his clients, never lived to regret— whatever the parental Smith may have thought Of the matter. But, after the Mayor's mare is stolen, shut 'Pepper' Gate"! To say the least, they were a pair of pretty little brides, and there still exists, in Cheshire, the Extremely small satin shoe of one of them *hieh is not only some attestation of their beauty, but of the skill and taste of another shoe-smith. There was, however, an early branch, if not the original stock, of these Smiths, which was settled, in the later days of Queen Elizabeth, on the borders of Epping Forest, some miles away from Weald. For generations, all the daughters of this branch, or stock, were of the same beautiful type—this latter family only becoming extinct about 100 years ago by the death of Thomas Smith, Esq., on the Continent leaving a tall, married daughter and heiress, Recounted a "matchless beauty," whose classical features bore the expression of those an angel" — though, doubtless, there is Variety even in paradise. This branch claimed descend from one of the Cheshire family of Smith, the field of whose coat (as emblazoned, 1Vlth others, in the 17th century, on some of tae windows of their old Epping dwelling), bore three Fleur-de-lis — though there was no descent of any of the two families recorded at all events, the extant Essex V isitations In the present College of Arms. T. HELSBT. [234] THE ANCIENT BOUNDARY OF WIRRAL AND BROXTON HUNDREDS. In a paper read before the Chester Archaeo- logical Society some years ago on Notes on the Domesday Survey so far as it relates to Wirral (Chester Arch. Journal, vol. v., part 1, p. 72) I pointed out that the Hundred of Wirral at the ~jpie of the Conquest included the townships of Worvin, Picton, Mickle Trafford, and Guilden button, and therefore that the river Gowy "ormed the eastern boundary of the Hundred a. most as far south as the Tarvin-road, the and southern limits of Guilden Sutton algo those of the Hundred. In n e maP which was published with this evft6r townships of Upton and Hoole how- h j.r> Were excluded, thus making the boundary ween Wirral and Broxton a very broken and irregular one. In doing this I followed Mr. Beamont in assigning the first Upton men- tioned under Wirral Hundred, and held by the Earl Hugh to Upton in Overchurch. Mr. Helsby in his edition of Ormrod, however, points out that the reference should probably be to Upton by Chester; and if we adopt this suggestion, the Hundred boundary is much straightened, and the division of Wirral and Broxton at once assumes a reasonable shape. Everything seems to point to this being the correct solu- tion, as the Optone in dispute occurs in Domesday Book bracketed with Stanney, a neighbouring township, while Upton in Over- church is accounted for later on in the survey, where its appears in its proper grouping along with its neighbours Saughall-Massey, Landican, Upton, Thingwall, and Knocktorum. In the paper alluded to above, I tried to explain away the second Upton by suggesting that the copyist at Winchester mistook the letter x in Oxtone for p, and so entered Optone, when really Oxtone had been in the original draft. It was, however, very soon pointed out to me that the similarity of the letters x and p dates from a later period than this, and that at the time of the survey the letters were radically different in appearance. It is with pleasure, therefore, that I adopt this new explanation, for which I am indebted to Mr. Helsby. The only difficulty that now remains is that there is yet another Opetone, entered under Broxton Hundred, also belonging to the Earl and as a possible explanation I would suggest that the Upton of Domesday lay in the two Hundreds, that which we now know as Upton by Chester being the part in Wirral, while the Upton in Broxton was that land which is now Hoole township. Little is known of the early history of Hoole, but it is a significant fact (bearing in mind that the Upton in Broxton belonged to Earl Hugh) that it has descended in a precisely similar manner as Mickle Trafford has done, another of the manors of the great Earl. As a further proof that Upton-by-Chester was included in the Hundred of Wirral at an early date may be mentioned the fact that in the earliest allusion to Moston in the Chartu- lary of St. Werburgh it is entered under Wirral Hundred. Yours, WM. FERGUSSON IRVINE. Birkenhead. QUERY. [235] POWNALL FAMILY. A lady of Chicago enquires for information concerning one of her own English ancestors, who emigrated with Sir W. Peen's settlers in 1682. The records give the clue to the Pownalls of the neighbourhood of Northwich in the six- teenth and seventeenth centuries, and the registers of Witton, and Great Bud worth give a long record of the family. The emigrant, George Pownall, having become a member of the Society of Friends, caused by this estrange- ment, a hiatus in the family story. Can your friendly columns unlock the secret by revealing any notes of Quaker births about the year 1670, and earlier ? JOHN WESTON. Northwich. ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS. [236] ARRIAGE REGISTERS OF ST. OSWALD'S, CHESTER. 1600. ThurStan Yellis & Jane Glecke, April 29 Wm. Hilcson & Market Hilcson, July 23 Richard Jainson & Marget Parre, July 27 John White, schoolmaister to the bishop of Chester*, & Bridget Earwood, September 1 John Johnson & Jane Kenidghe, Nov. 1 Wm. Fisher & Jane Warmisham, Nov. 11 Robert Harrison & Elizabeth Salusbery, Nov. 30 Josephe Phasakerley & Jane Robinson, Feb. 15 JltDr. Richard Vaughan, Bishop of Chester, 1597- 1605. _———
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[BY MENTOR.] Notwithstanding the reputed snub they have received in the House of Commons the Welsh local governing bodies are still intent on the Principality receiving recognition in the matter of armorial bearings, and are promoting deputations and memorials on the subject to the Home Secretary. Both the Machynlleth Urban District Council and the Menai Bridge District Council have adopted memorials and appointed deputations with that object in view. Sir W. W. Wynn has been making an effort to induce the Wrexham Board of Guardians to allow the Workhouse children to attend the various schools of the town instead of receiving their education in the institution. The worthy, baronet's idea was a very good one-to allow the children to shake off the Workhouse taint as much as possible; but the Guardians for reasons best known to themselves-and which are no doubt very good and sufficient-have refused to accede to the request. The Chairman (Captain Griffith-Boscawen), while expressing himself personally in favour of the proposal if the children were not peculiarly well provided for inside the Workhouse, added that they were located in separate and commodious school buildings, and were in no sense mixed up with the paupers. I ) The goodie-goodies of Ruthin have made a I fresh start. They have been petitioning the I Town Council to use its best endeavours to stop the volunteer battalions encamped in their neighbourhood from leaving the town on Sunday, and to appoint either Saturday or Monday for that purpose, so as to prevent the stir and excitement caused by the military marching through the town on that one day that comes betwixt the Saturday and Monday.' But the Town Council were powerless, and five Nonconformist ministers sent a deputation to the colonels commanding protesting against the inhabitants being so disturbed on the Sabbath. The commanding officer of the 1st Cheshire Battalion accordingly caused his band to cease playing when entering the town on the Sunday morning, and they marched to the station by a side street. But the funny part was that the inhabitants who witnessed this proceeding cheered the volunteers and repeatedly called for the band to play. The 1st Liverpool Engineers took no notice of the petition, and were played to the station by the band in the usual way. To shew the uncalled-for nature of the step, however, it may be mentioned that both trains had left by 10.30 a.m., so that there was no interference with any religious service. Rhyl, or rather its town council, has been for long perturbed respecting certain dredging operations that have been carried on in the Foryd river by Mr. Robert Jones, under licence from the Board of Trade. The Council allege that the effect of these dredgings of gravel from the river bed is to deplete the banks, and that the sea has encroached enormously as a consequence. But from an inquiry conducted by a committee in February last, the Board of Trade have arrived at the decision that the present arrangements must not be disturbed. Expert witnesses at the inquiry gave it as their opinion that the navigation of the river was immensely improved by the dredging, and that in fact it could not be carried Gn without it. Tke Council's costs in the inquiry, it is stated, amounted to Lloo. At the recent annual meeting of the Rhyl Town Council, for licensing hackney carriages, brakes, &c., the local Cycling Club was repre- sented by a solicitor, who strongly urged their complaint that the drivers of the vehicles seemed to imagine that the roads were purposely made for them,' and that they declined to give cyclists reasonable room to pass on the highway. He urged that the Council, before granting the licences, should warn all drivers that they are bound to treat cyclists with respect, and to observe the rules of the road, not forcing riders to the hedges as they passed. Rhyl is a well- known cycling resort, and the local club wished to encourage it. As a result the Council warned each driver that in the event of further similar complaint his licence would be withdrawn. This, it may be remarked, is very well in its way, but if the drivers themselves had been legally repre- sented, the gentlemen might easily and with much truth have replied with a tu quoque-that reckless cyclists think the roads are specially made for their convenience when they go scorching along. It seems then very much like Clear the street, for I am doming!'
DISTRICT AND PARISH COUNCILS.
DISTRICT AND PARISH COUNCILS. HAWARDEN DISTRICT. THE DANGERS OF LEVEL CROSSINGS. A meeting of the Hawarden Rural District Council was held at the Workhouse, Broughton, on Friday, the Chairman (Mr. W. Fryer) presiding.—Mr. Maurice Jones complained of the inadequate approach to the Ffrith Railway Station, and moved that thejclerk be authorised to write to the Joint Railway Committee requesting them to construct a cart road. Luggage could only be conveyed now some three or four hundred yards away from the station, and to see people having to carry it there over stiles and rough footpaths was some- thing ridiculous.—Mr. R. V. Kyrke: They have put the station in the wrong place altogether. They should have put it at the top of the viaduct.—Mr. Jones explained that the line was from Brymbo and Wrexham to Mold.—Mr. T. Bellis (Hope) seconded, and it was unanimously carried. The Surveyor (Mr. Newton) mentioned that there had been complaints about the stopping by the Joint Company of a footpath at Pant-y-Stain a little nearer Coed Talon.—The Clerk (Mr. H. A. Smith) said he had written to the railway companies about it, and the matter was being considered by the secretary of the London and N orth- W estern.-The Surveyor said it appeared that before the line was made the footpath went along the valley some distance. People were allowed to use the line till very recently, but since passenger traffic had been started notice boards had been put up stopping the path. Great inconvenience had arisen, and people were wanting to make a path alongside the railway.—Mr. John Jones (Sandycroft) asked whether it was legal for a railway com- pany to have a level crossing over four lines of rail.—Mr. Kyrke: It could not have been in the original Act; the line must have been doubled. —Mr. Jones: Yes, that is so. He added that the level crossing in question was at Shotton, and two children had been as nearly run over as possible. The driver really thought he had gone over them.—The Chairman thought they also ought to draw attention to the practices at Broughton Hall and Hope of stopping the engines of the up-trains at the gates, and blowing an enormous lot of steam off as they were going up tne DanK. tie remembered the Hawarden Castle horses being frightened and rearing on account of this. The roads were not under the Council's jurisdiction, but he thought they might write to the County Council.—Mr. E. Sydney Taylor said Mr. Mayhew had mentioned the same thing, and pointed out that it was not right that there should be two level crossings on the main approach into Chester. He supposed they had no power to ask for bridges, but they could, at any rate, request that the inconvenience complained of should be minimised.-Tho Chairman: I don't think they had power to stop their engines right on the crossings.—Mr. Taylor: I protested against it at Sandycroft, and threatened to report the driver,—It was unanimously agreed that the clerk should communicate with the County Council on this matter, and also mention the case complained of at Shotton.— Mr. Taylor remarked that the County Council were still fighting the L. and N.W. on certain points in their Bill.—Mr. Millington complained that a part of the main road between Ewloe and the Boar's Head was covered with water in wet weather. There was a brook on one side of it and a pit on the other. The flooding was in- convenient to people using the road.—Mr. Hampson supported the complaint, and it was decided to direct the attention of the County Council to the matter. MALPAS PARISH. The quarterly meeting of the Malpas Parish Couneil was held in the Jubilee Hall, on Tues- day, the Chairman (the Hon. and Rev. A. R. Parker) presiding. There were also present Messrs. T. Parsonage, J. Huxley, M. H. Daniley, J. Tomkinson, J. Bussey, W. Ankers, and W. Bentley (clerk).—The sub-committee appointed to inspect the work in the churchyard reported that the work was satisfactory, and the bill was ordered to be paid.—The Clerk stated that the accounts had been duly passed by the auditor. —A letter from Mrs. Elizabeth Edwardson was read, asking for permission to stay on as. tenant of house in Tilston-road, and discussed, and the matter was subsequently deferred until the September meeting of the Council.—The Captain of the Fire Brigade reported the con- tinued absence from drills of Privates W. Carter and W. Fletcher, and after some discus- sion it was resolved that they be called upon to comply with the rules or hand in their uniform, the captain to be empowered to fill up the vacancies if occuring.—Proceedings were ordered to be taken against a late tenant of the moss land for the recovery of 30s., arrears of rent.—This concluded the business. WHITCHURCH URBAN. The Council met on Tuesday, present, Major Harrieon (chairman), Messrs. H. J. Williams, J. Walker, J. Elliott, J. Downward, G. Dodd, and R. T. Smith, jun., with Mr. J. W. Churton (clerk) The Chairman said the obstruction found in the valve was undoubtedly the cause of the great difficulties they had had with regard to their water supply. Since the obstruction had been removed there had not been the least com- plaint of shortness of water, and, speaking generally, there was a good suply in the tank. —The Streets and Sanitary Committee reported having considered the question of the main- tenance of the main roads and they recom- mended that application be made to the County Council for £ 90 per mile, four-fifths of the money to be paid before the end of the financial year, and that Talbot-street be declared amain road. They also recommended the adoption of the Notification of Infectious Diseases Act, exclusive of sections 5, 6, 15 and 17.—Mr. Williams moved the adoption of the report.—The motion was agreed to; and it was decided that the Notification Act should come into operation on October 1. The Clerk read a letter from Sir Wyndham Hanmer, Bart., complaining of obstruction caused by carts and traps placed on -the side of the street. Such a nuisance made people avoid the town.—The Chairman said they were quite aware of the fact that on market days there was some obstruction, but they were also aware that the only way to get it removed was to give notice to inkeepers not to place traps in the streets, which would mean that they could not take in the horses at all.—No action was taken in the matter.—A letter was read from the Salop County Council, in answer to a request from the Council for X74 10s., for the repaving of the footpath on the south side of Mill-street and New-street. The County Council said they could not see their way to comply with the request, as the question was one of maintenance.—Supt. Edge wrote asking for the use of the Smithfield for drilling purposes.—On the motion of Mr. Williams, the permission was granted.—The Assistant Surveyor, Mr. W. E. Woollam, wrote asking for an increase of salary.—The matter was referred to the Works Committee. Mr. H. H. Etches wrote regretting his unavoidable absence, and asking that the question of the weekly fairs be considered. He thought they should begin on July 4.-The Clerk said it had been decided that weekly fairs should be held, but the opening of them had been postponed until the swine fever restrictions were removed.—Mr. Williams said the weekly fairs were most needed in the spring and autumn, and not so much in the summer months, and he thought it would scarcely be giving them a fair trial to begin them now.- Mr. Walker thought they should begin the weekly fairs now that the swine fever restric- tions were removed. In his opinion the auctions were larger in summer than at any other time. —The Chairman said he had not in the slightest degree altered his views on the subject, but he was in a minority, and it was decided that the weekly auctions be held. He thought it would be better to leave it to those who were in favour of the weekly auctions to fix the time for their commencement. — Mr. Smith said they bad not suggested the weekly auctions for the spring and autumn only, and as they had decided to have the fairs, it was for the Council to consider the advisability of supporting them. He thought those who were in the minority were wishful that the auctions should be successfuL He thought July 4th a very favourable time for starting the fairs.—Mr. Walker moved that the weekly auction be started on July 4th.-Mr. Elliott seconded the motion.—The Chairman said he thought it would be better if they were deferred, but he would not propose an amendment.-The motion was agreed to. The Clerk read a copy of a memorial which some of the inhabitants of the town bad sent in. a-kingthe Council to join in petitioning that the Post Office be not removed from High- street, which w:is the most central part of the town.—The Chairman said the matter was a personal one, and had nothing to do with the Council.
HES WALL.
HES WALL. POLICE CHANGES.—Constable Bee, who has been stationed here for about six years, is being removed to Upton, near Chester. During his stay in this district Constable Bee has shewn himself to be an intelligent and efficient officer and a terror to evil doers. He has been several times publicly complimented from the Bench, and appears destined to make his way in the force.
TARPORLEY.
TARPORLEY. VOLUNTEER COMPANY. — An endeavour is being made by Mr. M. Goulding, and Mr. J. W. Gastrell, to form a Rifle Volunteer Company at Tarporley. The proposal has already obtained the enthusiastic support of about 60 young men, who have expressed their willingness to be enrolled should the movement have the support of the authorities. As soon as a sufficient number of names have been obtained, it is intended to solicit the co-operation of the 2nd V.B. Cheshire Regiment at Chester, to which the company would be attached.
NESTON.
NESTON. ANOTHER MARRIAGE UNDER LOCK AND KEY.— Complaints are again being made as to the practice of locking the parish church doors while a marriage is taking place in the building. During a wedding on Thursday afternoon several friends of the bride, who were anxious to witness the ceremony, found themselves locked out of the church, and it is asserted that every door was securely locked while the marriage was being solemnized. THE NEW CYCLE CLUB.-The runs of this promising institution continue to be well sup- ported, and the membership is steadily increasing. On Tuesday evening the members ran to Queen's Ferry, and on Thursday they had a grand spin to Chester and back, the journey over this beautiful bit of roadway being greatly enjoyed. The attendance on each occasion was about twenty-five. Mr. W. Lawton is captain, Mr. W. Radcliffe hon. sec., and Mr. R. L. Price, N. and S.W. Bank, hon. treasurer.
. BUCKLEY.
BUCKLEY. LAMENTABLE ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday week about noon a terrible accident occurred to a little boy named Crofts at the colliery of Messrs. the Sandycroft, Brick and Tile Company. In this company's sid- ing, close to the main line, is an iron pulley in a frame by means of which the wagons are drawn up from under the screens. By some means Crofts, who was only about 11 years old, got caught in the pulley and was fearfully injured. Dr. Hudsmith was soon on the spot, and after staunching the bleeding he advised the boy's removal to the Cottage Hospital, where despite the unremitting efforts of the staff he passed away late on Tuesday night. He was the only son of Joseph Crofts, a widower, living at the Pentre, for whom great sympathy is felt in his sad bereavement. At the inquest held on Saturday, at Mold, a verdict of accidental death was returned.— Although it was understood that the path was for workmen only, Mr. Wilson, the manager, undertook to put up a notice board calling attention to the path being for persons on business, and promised to have the wheel covered.
QUEEN'S FERRY.
QUEEN'S FERRY. THE COST OF THE DEE BRIDGE.—At the Flintshire County Council meeting on Wednes- day, Mr. Warburton Lee enquired what would be the annual cost to the Council of this bridge. He also asked what tolls were peceived.—Mr. Lloyd (main road inspector) said last week the tolls were JE23 odd, and the week before £ 14.— Mr. R. LI. Jones said the cost to the county of the bridge would be about £ 380 for 30 years.— At a meeting of the Bridge Committee on April 15th, the Clerk reported, with reference to the claim made by the Postmaster General in con- nection with the removal of the telegraph cables at Queen's Ferry, that he had now effected a settlement, and in lieu of the ten per cent. previously offered, he had succeeded in obtaining a deduction of 15 per cent. from the claim, and he had forwarded through his London agents a cheque for X169 Os. 41. in full settlement of all demands.—It appeared that Messrs. Schofield's solicitors had accepted the sum of £ 459/153. 9d., in settlement of their claim; and with regard to Mr. Barker's claim of X337 3s. 5d., it was decided the clerk write to him with a view to his making an abatement. A further communication was received from the Dee Conservancy Board in connection with the old ferry boat and plant, which it appeared had not been removed, and had been under water. It was explained that notice had been given to the Board for its removal, and that it was of no further use to the Council.
HOLT ANITFARNDON,
HOLT ANITFARNDON, INSTRUMENTAL CONCE.RT.-On Wednesday evening the Holt and Farndon Brass Band gave a musical entertainment in a field, kindly lent by Mr. Thomas Powdrell, of Farndon. The evening was a fine one, and large numbers of people availed themselves of the opportunity, which is not often afforded them in this dis- trict, of listening to some good music. The programme was gone through in capital style, the band playing well together and shewing much improvement since their last appearance. In the course of the evening Mr. Thomas Jones said he was sure they were all greatly pleased with the progress made by the band. They all owed a debt of gratitude to Captain Edwards, their worthy secretary, who had done all in his power to further the interests of the band. They also wished to thank Bandmaster Corrison for the great pains he had taken with the band, and the great degree of efficiency to which he had brought them. The Committee also desired to thank Mr. Powdrell for the help he had given the band, and for his kindness in grantisg them the use of the field for that entertainment.— Mr. Thomas Powdrell, in acknowledging the compliment paid him, said he was delighted with the progress the band had made. He had been impressed with the advantage of having a good local band, and he had pleasure in sub- scribing a further sum of X5 to the band fund. Bandmaster Corrison also returned thanks, and subsequently the band played for dancing.
. HAWARDEN.
HAWARDEN. MAGISTERIAL TRIBUTE TO MR. GLADSTONE.— At the monthly petty sessions on Thursday, the magistrates sitting being Messrs. J. Watkinson, F. L. Hancock, and J. Reney, Mr. Watkinson said they had a special duty to perform. Since the last meeting Mr. Gladstone had departed this life, and they in Hawarden, together with the whole country, felt his loss. He was one of the greatest men this country had produced, and was esteemed by the whole nation. Every- where the deepest sympathy was felt for the widow and family in their bereavement. It was one of the best features that politics had been altogether sunk when the country mourned Mr. Gladstone's death. All creeds had joined in universal sympathy. Everybody acknowledged that Mr. Gladstone was a pre-eminent man, who had served his c°un £ ry no^y- He had done perhaps more for the human race than any other man of his period. It was the wish of the Bench that the Clerk should convey to Mrs. Gladstone and family their sympathy and condolence. They hoped the sorrowers would receive comfort from the expressions of sympathy from their neighbours and the public, but more especially from that which they would receive from a Higher source.—Mr. J. Reney added a few words, supporting the Chairman's proposition, and the Clerk was instructed to convey the message.—The resolution was subsequently conveyed to the bereaved relatives in the following form: On the motion of Mr. John Watkinson, seconded by Mr. James Reney, it was unanimously resolved that we, the justices acting for the Petty Sessicnal Division of Hawarden, beg respectfully to tender to Mrs. Gladstone and her family our deep and heart- felt condolence on the occasion of the death of the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone. We venture to hope that the universal sympathy expressed with them in their sore affliction may tend, in some degree, to assuage the grief caused by their bereavement. We also take the present opportunity to express our admiration of the many noble qualities with which the illustrious statesman, now deceased, was endowed, and our appreciation of the fact that for generations to come the memory of his life and works will be revered throughout the civilised world."
SHOTTON.
SHOTTON. LICENSING.—On Thursday, the Hawarden Bench granted temporary authority to George Maynard to sell at the New Ferry public house, Shotton. Mr. Reynolds, solicitor, Chester, appeared for the applicant.
NORLEY.
NORLEY. DEMONSTRATION.—The Rechabites and Band of Hope Societies held their annual demonstra- tion on Tuesday. The members met at the Temperance Hall between one and two p.m., and shortly after two o'clock, having formed a procession, headed by the Over Silver and the Winsford Temperance Bands, marched through the village, returning about four to the Temperance Hall, where tea was provided. In the evening dancing and other amusements were indulged in by a goodly number of persons in the field adjoining the Hall and in Mr. W. Thompson's field. Both fields were crowded, and the day having been fine added to the enjoyment of all present, as well as helping to make the demonstration a success.
SAUGHALL.
SAUGHALL. THE LATE MR. F. POTTS.-The late Mr. F. Potts was the owner of considerable property at Sealand, and was for over 30 years treasurer for the schools at Saughall. The deceased gentle- man always took a warm interest in the schools and the teachers connected with them. RUMMAGE SALE.—Since the church at Saughall was opened, nearly two years ago, only J638 has been raised towards clearing off a debt of L400. With a view of reducing the debt a rummage sale was held on Thursday afternoon, in the Town Hall, when sales were brisk. The ladies who kindly undertook the work in connection with the sale were Mrs. White, Mrs. Killock, Miss Maud Trelawny, Miss N. Nott, Miss M. Nott, and Miss D. Nott.
NANTWICH.
NANTWICH. REMARKABLE SEQUEL TO A LOVE AFFAIR.— At Nantwich County Court on Tuesday, Joseph Williams, wagoner, Hunsterson, claimed X5 damages for injuries alleged to have been caused by Thomas Shenton and Alfred Timmis, farm labourers.—The evidence shewed that Shenton had been courting a young woman named Nelly Cornes. Some time ago Miss Cornes transferred her affections to Williams, and Shenton sought an explanation at her house. Miss Cornes admitted that she no longer cared for Shenton, and the latter asked permission to have a word or two with Williams. Williams accompanied him about fifty yards from the house, where Timmis came upon the scene, Together they set upon Williams and inflicted injuries which prevented him from following his employment for a month.— Timmis declared that it was a stand-up fight between Shenton and Williams, in which the latter was worsted.—The case against Timmis failed, but Shenton was called upon to pay JE5 and costs.
. HELSBY.
HELSBY. PARISH CLERK AND SEXTON.-Mr. J. Dalli- more has been appointed parish clerk and sexton, in the place of the late Mr. J. Briscoe. POST OFFICE.—Mrs. John White has been officially appointed to take charge of the Post Office, a position her late husband filled for many years. THE VICAR AND CURATE.—The Rev. E. Jermyn, who has not yet recovered from the effects of his recent attack of influenza, has been obliged to go away for about a month to recruit his health. During his absence the Rev. T. A. Dickinson, of Canada, will officiate. It is expected that the Rev. C. R. McKee will be strong enough to resume his duties about the end of the present month. WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.—The annual treat given to the members of the Wes- leyan Sunday School took place in delightful weather on Wednesday afternoon. On reach- ing Mersey-view, where the treat was held, the scholars were provided with light refreshments, after which they indulged in racing and games of various kinds until tea time. The games were afterwards resumed, and the merriment ran high until about seven o'clock, when the youngsters returned home having spent a most enjoyable time.
. MOLD.
MOLD. SWINE FEVER.—The London Gazette of Tues- day night contains an order notifying that on and after the 13th inst. the county of Flint (except the detached portions thereof) will be subject to the Swine Fever Movement Order of 1898. LICENSING COUltT. At the Mold Police Court, on Tuesday, Mr. G. H. Bradley, solicitor, was granted an application on behalf of Mr. Owen Stanley Jones for a temporary authority to sell liquor at the Dolphin Hotel. Mr. J. B. Marston, solicitor, applied for a temporary authority on behalf of Arthur William Jacobs to sell at the Bowling Green Hotel, Mold. In reply to the magistrates, Mr. Marston said Messrs. Allsopp were in negotiations regarding a tenant, and probably would tnter the house in July. The Bench acceded to the request. Mr. Marston mado a similar application that Mr. Davies, Grosvenor Hotel, Mold, should tem- porarily hold the licence of the Talbot Inn, pending the arrival of a tenant. The Chairman said they would grant the authority for a fort- night. An off-licence at Rhydgoleu was trans- ferred to Ll. William Lewis. Mrs. Jones, formerly of Gladstone-street, was granted a temporary authority to sell at the Vaults, Mold. Elizabeth Gabriel applied for, and was ranted, a further temporary authority to self at the King's Head, Tryddyn. +
BARROW.
BARROW. FORESTERS' AN,zivERsA.Ry. -The Court John Beck,' No. 6311, of the Ancient Order of Foresters, established in 1876, celebrated its anniversary on Tuesday. The members, attired in full regalia, assembled at the Public Hall at ten o'clock, and headed by a beautiful new banner and the Tarporley Brass Band, they walked to Stamford Bridge. Returning to church, an appropriate sermon was preached by the rector of Barrow from the text, Bless the Lord 0 my soul, and forget not all His benefits.' At the conclusion of the service the procession wended its way through Little Barrow and Long Green, where they were well received. During the walk refreshments were supplied by Messrs. C. Cheers, H. Morrey, and C. Newport. Returning through Barrowmore Park and extensive grounds, by kind permission of Mr. Hugh Lyle Smyth, who is a strong supporter of the club, the members greatly enjoyed the march in the gardens, which are now in the height of their summer beauty, and reflect great credit upon the head- gardener, Mr. Morris. At 3.30 dinner was provided in the Public Hall. About 60 sat down, including the Rev. H. Arnold (chairman), and the following members of the 64th (Chester) Executive Council :-Benjamin Hulse, H.C.R.; Peter Powell, H.S.C.R John Harris, H.C.S.; and J. L. Jones, H.C.J.W. There were also present Dr. Foster, Messrs. W. Paul, H. Morrey, W. Jones, P.C.R.; W. Mapes, secre- tary C. Newport, J. Toft, T. Willis, J. Garner, J. Lidget, W. Darlington, A. Garner, H. Stanyer, R. Jackson, &c. After the removal of the cloth the Chairman gave the usual loyal toasts. The toast of the evening, Success to the Barrow Court John Beck,' was proposed by Dr. Foster. He congratulated the members upon the fine weather for their festival and the unfurling of the splendid new banner. It was evident that under the management of the new secretary, Mr. Mapes, the court was in a flourishing condition. The balance-sheet shewed that he was doing his best in the interests of the club, and he was well sup- ported by the new treasurer, Mr. C. Newport. ic was impossible to have a better secretary or a better treasurer, and he had no doubt that the Court John Beck would in a few years be regarded as one of the most flourishing in the district. He had been initiated a Forester, and he was proud to possess the silk necklet, and proud of the motto Benevolence, Unity, and Concord, which he hoped every member would act up to. He coupled with the toast the name ot Mr. Mapes.—In responding Mr. Mapes said he was pleased to act as their secretary, and he hoped his first balance sheet would give satis- faction to each member. The gentry of Barrow were strongly supporting the court, and if each member could induce others to join, the 'John Beck would soon be in a very flourishing con- dition. The 'Visitors' was proposed by the, chairman, and acknowledged by Mr. W. Paul. During the evening sports were held in the park, and the band played for dancing.
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The police have arrested Mrs. Dorothy Dickinson (64), laundry keeper, Lisson Grove, London. It is alleged that Mrs. Dickinson and a female employe quarrelled on Thursday, and the same night Mrs. Dickinson struck the employe on the head with a flat-iron, causing her death.
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"r. CRICKET. GENTLEMEN OF CHESHIRE V. MOBBERLEY.- Played at Chelford. Score :— GENTLEMEN OF CHESHIRE. I MOBBERLEY. J B Littledale e Reiss b T Bradbury b Hayhurst. 8 Whitelegg 18 H Bradbury bLittledale,. 6 C S Lyon c Barrow b A Whitele^g b Littledale 0 Duckworth 18 C Eeiss c Storey b Little- F Grant c Reiss b Duck- dale 0 worth 161 S Duckworth c Storey b E Storey c & b Beiss 0 Hayhurst 6 H Syltes b Duckworth 14 A L Payne b Hnyhurst.15 H P Hayhurst bDuckw'th 0 W Harris c Grant b Littie- J Payne c Duckworth b dale 2 Harris 13 R M Percival not out 9 £ W Dixon b Reiss 12 W Jackson b Littledale 6 H Tinsley not out 10 J Worrall c Tinsley b Littledale 0 J Barruw b Littledale 0 Extras 7 Extras 2 Total (for 8 wkts). 2o3 J Total 51 BOUGHION HALL V. WESTERN.—Played at Boughton Hall on Saturday. Score:- BOUGHION HALL. 1st Inriing" 2nd Innings. CD LongcFletcber bM'Laren35 c Burnell b M'Laren97 W Jones b Perkins .30 not out 38 W E Fairlie b Steel 11 J Hampson c & b M'Laren.16 c Barchard b Steel .16 L Hales c Burton b Steel 7 F M Jones c Perkins b Steel 1 c Birley b Burnell 13 P Roberts c Fletcher b M'Laren 3 c M'Laren b Perkinsl4 J P Douglas b M'Laren 8 E Hodkinson b Steel 1 J Trampleasure b M'Laren. 0 H Hack not out 0 Extras ± Extras .11 Total .119 Total (4 wkts) .189 WESTER IR. J F Birley b F M Jones. 0 I H G Barchard b Hack 11 A Burton b Hack 4 E E Steel b Hack .0 F G M'Laren b F M Jones 4 T G Dowson b F M Jones 6 A Burton b Hack 4 E E Steel b Hack 0 F G M'Laren b F M Jones 4 T G Dowson b F M Jones 6 AHuntingtonbFM Jones 0 H F Perkins not out 1 B Dimmock run out 0 W N Fletcher b Hack 33 Extras 0 HS Burnell cTrauip'sure bFM Jones 4 Total 63 EATON PARK V. CHESTER VICTORIA.—Played at Eaton Park on Saturday. Score :— EATON PARK W B Brierley b Fl t h 4 A Bailey b Fletcher 12 Rev J R Fuller b Fletcherll R E Lloyd not out 0 Bev J R Fuller b Fletcherll R E Lloyd not out 0 B Mallin 1> K Hallmark .21 E Wells did not bat H ti Crane b E Hallmark 2 F Wise did not bat GKillickcJones bFletch'r24 Extras 5 A Barnard b KHallmark.. 3 J Joiner b Fletcher 0 Total (for S wkts) .127 CHESTER VICTORIA. 1st Innings. 2nd Innings. J G Jones b Brierley 0 b Killick 4 W H Cleggc Fuller b Brierley17 not out 3 R Hallmark B Killick 0 b Brierley 0 W Fletcher b Killick 1 b Killick 3 J E Hibbert b Brierley 3 not out 2 E T Hallmark b Brierley 0 did not bat B Johnson c Railey b Brierley 1 did not bat J B Sconce c Fuller b Killick 3 lbw b Killick 6 A Bowland b Killiek 3 b Killiek 1 W P Hallmark b Killiek 2 b Killiek 1 E Hales not out 4 Ibw b Brierley 3 Extras 0 Extras. 0 Total 34 Total (for 7 wkts).23 WIDNES v. CHESTER.—Played at Widnes an Saturday. Score:- CHESTER. H Metcalf b Roberts 27 C Stanyer c Metcalf bWall 3 J H Smith b 28 HWright cGardner bWail 7 J Parkinson b Halliday.62 W A Jones b Wail 5 J H Smith b Wtitfht 28 HWright cGardner bWail 7 J Parkinson b Halliday.62 W A Jones b Wail 5 B Hampson not out 10 I H Stone b Jones 43 W Aldis b Wall. 7 G 13 Warne b Twiss 22 E Halliday b Jones 1 I W Wray b Twiss 1 A M'Neill c Twigs b Jones 3 J E Roberts b Jones 3 Hay don not out 0 Extras 10 Extras 11 Total (for 3 wkts) .13S Total 1C6 CHESTER BANKS v. TARPORLEY.—Played at Tarporley on Friday. Score :— CHESTER BANKS. I TABPOELET. WPethebridgec Dunning J J Daine retired.14 b Healing 7 J Brooks c Hallmark b A D Phillips c Burnston Phillips 2 b Daine 6 T Goulding b Anderson.33 W Burness run out 0 BaiUie-Hamilton fcapt) R B L Johnston b Healing 1 not out 12 W F Quayle b Healing 8 H Witter not out. 0 J H Anderson c Burnston R S Healing did not bat b Healing 3 j FKingsland J A Vincent b Brooks 15 T Dunning" R Hallmark run out 3 I G Goulding T E Davies c Goulding b A Burston Brooks 0 W Grafton „ Myles Williams run out26 R Park not out .16 I Extras 10 t Extras 5 Total 91 J Total 66 MOLD T. NESTON & DISTRICT. -Played at Meld on Saturday. Score:— NESTON AND DISTRICT. 1st Innings. end Innings. Dr Speechley c & b Davies 2 b J P Adams .14 A Barrett b Lewis 3 b Gillespie 5 R Barrett lbw b Lewis 0 c Maddox b Adams. 6 MT Cramer-Roberts b Lewis 0 b Gillespie 6 A J Mett not out 1 c E Jones b Gillespiell Newman c & b Lewis 4 b Gillespie 2 R M Thornk-y b Lewis 1 b Adams 1 H Coventry b Lewis 0 b GWespie 0 R M Morrison b Davies 0 did not bat 0 T J Gleave b Davies 0 c Sub b North 0 E Smith c & b Davies 0 not out 2 Extras 4 Extras 8 j Total 15 Total 55 j MOLD. J B Marston (captain) c I J p Adams c Smith b peechley b JSewinas. 6 Newman 17 Davies (pro) c Morrison Geo Harrison run out 0 b Newman 2 E Jones b Newman 30 E Lewis c Gleaye b j J LI T Popkin not out 9 x U A M North b Newman .10 L Maddox lbw b Newmanl4 Extras 3 W H Cooke c & b Gleave 6 — W Gillespie c & b Newman 1 Total 102 KNUTSFORD V. MR. FORSYTH'S ELEVEN.— Played at Knutsford. Score :— MR FORSYTH'S XI. I KNUTSFORD J F Arnold 8 FC Rivaz 8 T Whittaker 26 H Hartley 23 C H Haigh o H Longridge 2 H C Arnold 0 K J Barnes 8 E H Milnes 1 F F Speakman 4 A M Robinson 0 H Hall 45 A H Molesworth 2 S Cooke. 24 E L Ashwortb 2 J L Fennell 8 J 14 Fletcher not out 8 W 6 J A Forsyth C H J Mothersiil not out 0 D Moseley 3 Extras 13 Extras 16 Total 69 Total 144 OULTON PARK V. TARPORLEY.—Played at Oulton Park on Wednesday. Score:- I OULTON PARK. I TARPORLEY H. T. W. Fosbery b H. G. Goulding b Knott 4 H. T. W. Fosbery b H. G. Goulding b Knott 4 \ernon 3 H. T. Owen b Willett 2 T. Lewis bH Vernon 17 E. W. Dixon b Knott 0 A W • 3 H' Vern°n c Fosbery b A. Noutch st Goulding b Willett 3 Healingi3 T. H. Stock,"M'.P.'bKn'ott 1 T.I ayior c Smith bHealing 0 T. Goulding b Lewis 10 A. F. Douglass b Vernonl8 R. Healing c Wiliett b T. Gregory c Smith b Lewis 5 Vernpu 5 M. Goulding lbw b Willett 3 R. Willett b Smith 2 T. W. Dunning c Knott b G. H. Oope b Stock 5 Willett 3 C. Wood b Vernon 7 S. E. Cowap b Knott 1 Rev. E. W. Evans, not out 0 E. Smart b Lewis 0 T. Edwards b Vernon 0 Eer. Clifton Smith notout5 Extras 5 Extras 3 Total. 78 I Total 45 FRODSHAM V. INCE.—Played at Ince on Wed- nesday. Score:— INCE. FRODSHAM. W Brown b F Kennerley.. 3 T Rogers b J Nield 19 Rev E Charley b Ken'rley 0 J Tomalin b Nield 9 W Walk b Rogers. 0 I C, Tomalin b Nieid 2 W Newstead b F Ken'rley 1 T Booth c Profit b N ield,. 6 F Lindsay b Rogers 0 T Pound b Nield 2 T Challinor b Rogers 0 Dr selby b Nield 2 m £ ers 1 A E Keunerley c White b T Littler b Ash worth 1 Nield 6 «r ou* 0 A Ashworth b J Nield 0 W Nield b Booth 4 F Kennerley not out 5 W Dodd b Ashworth 0 I J Nicholas b Nield 0 Dr Penny did not bat 0 Extras 12 Extras 3 Total Total (for 9 wkts) 54 GO L F. The last competition for the ladies' gold medal took place on Tuesday xoek, when Miss M. E. Comber returned the best card. and claimed the first sweep, but having already a win in for the final, that honour fell to Mrs. John Frost. Mrs. James Frost took the second sweep. Only nine cards were taken out. The final for the twelve winners of the mon t hly gold medal will be decided on the 28th inst. Results :— 4Miss M. E. Comr 95 7 = 88 +)-Irs. John Frost 1 iD 17 90 ^Mrs. James Frost 107 12 = 95 Miss A. Comber 124 28 = 96 Mrs. Swetenham 122 25 = 97 ATrs. Fluitt 130 28 = 102 *lst sweep. tWin in for final. !2nd i'lweep. On Saturday, a typical summer's day, the Chester gentlemen played their third monthly competition. Better scores might have been expected, but the only good score of the day was one of 90-13 77, sent in hy Mr. G. J. i Johnston. Nine competitors made no return. Scores:— T T -iur. U. J. Jonnston SILl lj = 77 t" E. C. Kendall 98 15 = 83 + R. R. Ashworth 96 12 = 84 H. D. Jolliffe 99 14 = 85 Leonard Rowley 90 2 88 G. S. Lloyd Davies 100 12 = 88 D. Dobie 100 11 = 89 R. Wilkinson 104 — 15 = 89 T. Comber 102 — 12 = 90 J. "Crirson 112 21 = 91 Commander Crawford. 115 21 = 94 *Win in for final and 1st sweep. t2nd sweep, +3rd sweep.
QUOITS.
QUOITS. LANCASHIRE AND CHESHIRE LEAGUE- LIVERPOOL POLICE v. NESTON. J. Fisher (Capt.) 25 R. Kameen vOapt.) 13 T. Brown 25 E. Cartmell 24 J. Gordon 25 J. Metcalf 11 W. Henderson 25 B. Bennett. 21 W. Killop 25 G. Bell 16 W. Smith 15 A. Cassell 25 i R. Lindsay 25 E. Grundy 7 Ie. Stockly 25 T. Coventry 23 J. Thompson. 14 J. Clarke .25 D. Frayer 25 E. Grant 17 j J. Johnson 25 J. Harris 11 G. Hughes 17 W. Gittens 25 J. Anderson 25 H. Grnn dy 8 296 226
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———————————————— CYCLE RACES AT W REXHAM. On Fridav evening the Wrexham Cycling Club held their seventh race meeting on the Wrex- bam Racecourse. The event included Ptu inter- club race between the Chester and Wrexham Cycling Clubs. This resulted in the victory of Wrexham. A mile handicap for member? who had not previously won a first prize ended as follows.—1, H. Blew (60 yards' start) 2. A. H. Adams (10); 3, F. Southern (50). The club mile handicap finished as under1, H. E. Newell (100 yards); 2, W. Gathrall (scratch); 3, A. H. Adams (60). FOOTBALL: THE CHESHIRE LEAGUE. — A representative meeting of this League was held under the presidency of Mr. J. Woodward I (Winnington) at the Cock Inn, Northwich, on i Thursday night. The financial statement shewed subscriptions amounting to E16 4s. 6d. After meeting all expensès and granting an honorarium to Mr. E. Jones (hon. secretary), there was a balance of X5. It was resolved to present medals to each member of the Win- nington team (the winners of the League ichampionship), and to invite the following clubs to join the League :-Crewe Reserve, Chester P.S.A., Runcorn Association, Broad- heath, Knutsford and Crosstown United, and Hartford Hill. It was mentioned that in all probability Ntfrthwich Victoria would join the League. CHESTER P.S.A. FOOTBALL TZAM A NEW NAME.—The St. Oswald s Club, which formerly proved such a formidable rival to the Chester team, died, but a successor has now sprung up, at any rate in name. in the P.S.A. Whether the relations that formerly obtained between the Saints and Chester will ever again exist of course remains to be seen. The change of name was resolved upon at the annual meeting of the erstwhile P.S.A. Club the other day. The hon. secretary, in his report, stated that the team had played 36 matches, of which 26 were won, 7 lost, and 3 drawn. The team had regis- tered 159 goals against 45, Lac not suffered defeat on its own ground during the past season, and bad only made one drawn g-ame at home. The report was adopted unanimously. It was resolved to change the name of the club to that of St. Oswaid s, The hon. secretary (Mr. J. Thomas) and the hon. treasurer were re- elected unanimously. The club has joined the Wirral League, which has been greatly strengthened, and a successful season is anti- cipated.
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How to make two ends meet is a puzzle which most girls with small dress allowances have hitherto found difficult to solve, but now, with Maypole Soap to fill the gap, they may rest content. A silk blouse wh.tch has done duty on many an occasion need not be discarded because 'everybody knows it,' nor is it any longer necessary to throw away pieces of lace and ribbon because are a bit soiled,' a cake of Maypole Soap being all that is required to alter and to 'freshen up each and all. It is no trouble to use, it only requires a little boiling water, and. Hey: Presfo! the trans- formation is complete Maypole Soap dyes any colour, and does not wash out or fade. It is being sold everywhere, not only in the British Islands, but all over the world—in fact, it is only to be known to be appreciated. SALE or PEDIGREE HACKNEYS.—The sale of pedigree stock at the Broxton stud by Messrs. Sexton, Grimwade and Beck, of King's Lvnn, which is advertised in our auction columns should prove of great interest to English breeders. Many of Mr hackneys hold prize records, and as the larger sized animals, with quality and action combined, have received the special attention of the breeder, great value is attached to this stud. Mr. Carr has been joined in this sale by Mr. Wrench, who represents the Congested Districts Board in Ireland, who send over some extra well-bred stock for disposal. Both these gentle- men have been good customers in days past when founding their studF. and it is hoped that breeders and fanciers will reciprocate and turn up in large numbers to the forthcoming sale. No one has been more successful mares than has Mr. Carr. and yet he now disposes of all but four of his grand lot. so that those in search of stock will have a great chance of buying something that can win in high-class company. The sale takes place on June 18th, and the auctioneers undertake to buy for would-be purchasers unable to attend. New Stock of HAY FORKS, HAY RAKES, ScvTHKs, &c., low prices.—J. G. SHAW & SONS, The Cross, and Watergate-street, Chester.