The Chester Courant and Advertiser for North Wales

t lH tjjQ 0wnspeople of Shrewsbury are almost to SaiQe quandary as Cestrians with regard water supply. The Town Council the Local Government Board to tUtpog4 ^°an for filtering the Severn for the ^Oeaj °f a water supply for the town. The rj, 0vernment Board refused this, and so «ve Council, their scheme having been °'the ^ave now decided to ask the advice ^^u0end0^aUt^0rifcy as to the best course t ob ue.. The affair is significant as shewing ]e(\h- ft.. I) t'i\ -VOVlt or the Local Government Board et's as sources of water supplies.

•Jjj do not usually frequent the D Wl^ Plea8e<^ to discover on a visit been°W w^at a wonderful transformation 8PenSi e^e°te(l on the riverfront between the ^Vovel°n and Souter's-lane. Another 15°ftv6r8.llleilt 18 likely to be introduced by the the ancient Hermitage, standing 8an(lstone rock, into a cloak-room and the Q Gn^ establishment under the auspices ^elconj 0rP0ration. The innovation would be a i^fv,116 ^°r crow<^8 °f visitors to the In the summer months.

Alderto ■°Uce J. N CHURTON, we are glad to see, is ^°ole.i„°re enSaged in pressing the claims of ,f"dition Ilpon the Cheater Corporation. The I h IOn of this growingly important thorough- th e ha's for years been a public scandal, while ^he ?G °VGr canal18 a positive peril to- tbe leled traffic. The Alderman has written the < i provetnent Committee, impressing on it amo6rative necessity' of including Hoole- the new works for the forthcoming will b kreatening that unless this is done sr:?Ue* to bring the matter before be d However many more years we ktfdge ^°0nied to wait for the promised new th616' 01 ty cannot much longer twee* if present state of the connecting link 11 OUghton and Hoole. At the Nantwich Board of Guardians on Saturday an important suggestion was made for the division of the Union. Many people have for some time considered it unsatisfactory that the poor law administration of Crewe and of the surrounding agricultural district should be in the hands of one body, and the formation of Crewe into a separate union is now proposed. The accommodation of Nantwich Workhouse at present is unequal to the demands made upon it, and it is stated that as a result the Guardians are obliged to grant out door relief to worthless characters who ought, under ordinary circumstances, to be offered indoor relief. If Crewe is not formed into a separate union it will be necessary to enlarge the Nantwich Workhouse, and this, according to Mr. H. R. Dutton who brought forward the proposal, will involve an expenditure of close upon E10,000. Mr. Dutton made out a good case for the scheme on economical grounds, his chief argument being that the division of the union would effect a reduction in the cost of pauperism both in Crewe and the agricultural district. Of course it is idle to endeavour to form an opinion on the subject until the other side of the case has been heard, and for this we must wait until the next meeting of the Board of Guardians.

CHESTER CATHEDRAL. SERVICE LIST FOR WEEK COMMENCING JUNE 15. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15TH.-Morning, 8.0: Matins. 10.15: The Litany hymn 1. Eveniug. 4.15: Service, Cooke in G; anthem, '0 give thanks (Elvey). THURSDAY, JUNE 16TH.-Morning, 8.0 Holy Com- munion. 10.15: Service, Stainer in A; anthem, I will arise' (Creyghton). Evening, 4 15: Service, Stainer in A anthem, Drop down, ye heavens (Barnby). FRIDAY, JUNE 17TH.—Morning, 8.0: Matins. 10.15: The Litany; hymn 43. Evening, 4.15: Service. Btainer in A; anthem, 'Bow thine ear' (Byrde). SATURDAY, JUNE 18TH.—Morning, 8.0: Matins 10.15: Service. Armes in A; anthem, 'In the beginning' (Thorne). Evening, 4.15 Service, Gadsby in F anthem, 'Thou wilt keep him (Jekyll). SUNDAY, JUNE 19TH (Second Sunday after Trinity).— Morning, 8.0: Litany and Holy Communion. 10.30 Service, Hopkins in F; introit, hymn 220; Holy Com. amnion (Best in B flat); preacher, the Canon in Residence. Evening, 3.30: Service, Hopkins in F; anthem,' On Thee each living soul, &c.' (Haydn); hymn 13. 6.30: Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis to Chants; processional hymn, 179 hymns 266, 540, 542 preacher, the Bev. J. D. Best, M.A. MONDAY, JUNE 20TH.—Morning, 8.0: Matins. 10.15 t Service, King in F; anthem, 'Our conversation' (Gilbert). Evening, 4.15: Service, King in F; anthem, 'I will mention' (Sullivan). TUESDAY, JUNE 218T.-MOrning, 8.0: Matins. 10.15: Service, Ouseley in A; anthem, Save me, 0 God' (Hopkins). Evening, 4.15: Service, Ouseley in B flat; anthem, Praise the Lord' (Goss).

Lord Salisbury is to receive the deputation on the rating of clerical incomes on Tuesday next. A Conservative mass meeting will be held at Crewe on Thursday, the 23rd inst., and will be addressed by the Hon. R. A. Ward, M.P., member for the division, and Mr. Drage, M.P. Among those who attended the Queen's levee held on Monday by the Prince of Wales were the Hon. Tatton Egerton, Mr. Egerton Warburton, Mr. Hughes of Kinmel, &c. Mr. Ellis Griffith, the member for Anglesey, who is now at Tangiers defending the Tourma- line prisoners, who are being tried before the Chief Justice of Gibraltar, hopes to return to his Parliamentary duties on Monday next. The Duke and Duchess of Westminster have left Grosvenor House for Englemere Wood, Ascot Heath, where they are entertaining a small party for the races, and they will return to town next Monday. A marriage will shortly take place, between Rear-Admiral John Parry Jones Parry, of Thelwall Hall, Cheshire, and Marion Constance, second daughter of Mr. Henry Roome, of 11, Palace-gate, Kensington. Lord Haddington and the Ladies Baillie Hamilton have arrived in Eaton-square from Arderne Hall. They will stay in London until the beginning of August, when they go to Tyniaghame House, Haddingtonshire, for the autumn. A strange rumour, says Rhodesia, is current to the effect that Earl Grey will not return to Rhodesia, and that Sir Richard Martin is to be appointed Administrator of Mashonaland, Captain Lawley remaining the Administrator of Matabeleland. When Captain Lawley arrived at Nyamandhlovu on his way to the Zambesi, he managed to induce an Induna and 200 boys to proceed to Bulawayo for work. The effect of the death duties upon the old territorial families is becoming apparent all over the country. In the west the Duke of Beaufort is placing large estates in the market; and from the Midlands we learn that the picturesquely-situated Tong Castle, formerly the seat of the Dukes of Kingston, near Shif- nal, in Shropshire, is for sale, and that Castle Bromwich, in Warwickshire, frequently visited by Royalty, and the favourite resort of Lord Beaconsfield, is to be let-both deing the property of the Earl of Bradford. GARDEN PARTY AT GREDINGTON.-An enjoy- able garden party was held, by permission of Lord Kenyon, at Gredington, on Wednesday, the object being the liquidation of a small debt connected with the restoration of Hanmer Church. The attendance included Lord Kenyon, the Hon. and Mrs. George Kenyon, the Hon. Georgina and Henrietta Kenyon, Sir Wyndbam and Lady Hanmer, Lady Powis, the Hon. Mrs. and Miss Tighe, Dowager Lady and Miss Puleston and party (Emral Hall), the Hon. Mrs. C. Williams (Knowlton), Mrs. H. Peel, the Rev. J. M. and the Hon. Mrs. Bulkeley Owen, the Rev. and Hon. A. R. Parker (Malpas), the Rev. J. W. Unwin (Overton), the Rev. and Mrs. Hugh Hanmer, the Rev. W. Waldren (Bronington), the Rev. R. H. Malyn, the Rev. R. Roberts (Bangor), Mrs. Leche (Carden Park), Mr. and Mrs. Hayes (Halford), Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Ethelston, Captain Ethelston, Mr. A. A. Ethelston, Mr. Buller-Swete (Oswestry), Mr. and Mrs. Bulkeley Hughes, Mr. T. G. Boscawen (Rossett), Mrs. and Miss Wyburgh (Overton Hall), Mr. and Mrs. Erway and party (Dudleston), Mrs. G. H. C. Moir (Whitchurch), the Misses Kent (Whitchurch), the Misses Fosse, the Misses Jones (Shellbrook), Mr. and Mrs. Mostvn Owen, Mr and Mrs. Howard, Mr. -frO> .("4- l"Ir_ Warale ano party, miss vox kiusipab), mr. Alston, etc., etc. A series of sales of work was carried on in a number of tents, and various entertainments were arranged. At to-day's (Wednesday's) meeting of Chester Town Council, the Improvement Committee will recommend that Frodsham-street be paved with wood or concrete at a cost of £ 1,100. Mr. R. A. Yerburgh, M.P., will address the members of the Lancashire and Cheshire Con- servative Workingmen's Federation at their conference at Blackpool on Saturday, the 25th inst. We understand that the Bishop of Chester will give evidence before the Licensing Commis- sion on June 21st. The announcement that his Lordship would be one of the witnesses was made more than twelvemonths ago. His evidence will no doubt give a fresh impetus to the movement in favour of the Gothenburg system. THE GLADSTONE MEMORIAL.—Lord Rosebery, like Sir William Harcourt, has joined the Duke of Westminster's Provisional Committee for the Gladstone Memorial. His Lordship is cruising off Naples, but he is to be at Ascot races next week. Immediately after Ascot the Duke of Westminster will call together the Memorial Committee. ELECTRIC LIGHT EXTENSION. — The Town Council, to-day (Wednesday), will be asked to adopt a recommendation that the lighting committee be authorised to have arc mains and distributing mains laid for the supply of public and private lighting in George-street, St. Anne-street, and adjoining streets, at an estimated cost (including street lamps, etc.) of £ 1,260. At the Art Metal Exhibition now being held at the Royal Aquarium, London, under the presidency of the Duke of Westminster, Mr. Charles R. Warren, assistant master at the Chester School of Art, was awarded a bronze medal and certificate for an original design for metal work. CHESTER SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ART.— Society of Arts Book-keeping Examination: Nine students were presented for this examina- tion, the following eight being successful:— 2nd Class: H. L. Greenhouse, John Lomas, W. J. Piercy, and A. M. Walter. 3rd Class: H. E. W. Ballance, G. H. Grant, J. Higgins, and A. Richardson. GEORGE STREET PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL. His many friends in Chester and district will be pleased to learn that the Rev. J. Travis, of Oldham, has accepted the invita- tion of No. 1 Circuit to succeed the Rev. W. R. Bird in July, 1899, as superintendent minister at the above place of worship. Mr. Travis, who was formerly stationed in Chester, was very popular as a preacher. CHESTER LIBERALS AND THE LATE MR. GLAD- STONE.—Alderman C. Brown, J.P. (vice-presi- dent of the Chester Liberal Association), has received the following communication from Mr. Herbert Gladstone, M.P.:—"On behalf of my mother and the family, I beg to thank the Chester Liberal Association for their kind message of sympathy." IMPROVEMENTS AT THE DiNGLE.-The Chester Improvement Committee will ask the Town Council to-day (Wednesday) to adopt a recom- mendation that the committee be authorised to have the Dingle, Grosvenor-road, fenced, and six gates fixed therein, and to have the Grosvenor road, corner of Hough Green, rounded off, as shewn on a plan to be submitted, the estimated cost being X120. CHESHIRE FREEMASONS AND THE BOYS' INSTITUTION.—On Wednesday, it transpired, on examination of the lists of the 120 Masonic stewards in the province of Cheshire, that 3,000 guineas have been raised by the province in response to the appeal of Earl Egerton, Pro- vincial Grand Master of Cheshire, towards the extension of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys. This sum, which includes;6126 from Sin- cerity Lodge, Northwich, was to be presented at the centenary festival on Friday. Sir John Brunner and six others will represent North- wich Masons. CONVENIENCE FOR CURZON PARK RESIDENTS. -At the meeting of the Town Council, to-day (Wednesday), the Improvement Committee will submit a recommendation that they be authorised to arrange with the London and North-Western and Great Western Joint Rail- ways, for the construction of a footbridge alongside the proposed railway bridge from the Roodee to Curzon Park. The cost is estimated at R450, and the Corporation will have to pay whatever the actual cost will be over and above X300. A SILVER ANNIVERSARY BANQUET. On Tuesday, at Winnington Old Hall, Northwicb, in commemoration of the twenty-fifth anniver- sary of the establishment of Messrs. Brunner, Mond, and Co., the directors gave a compli- mentary banquet to Sir John Brunner, M.P., and Dr. Ludwig Mond. Nearly all the direc- tors and staff were present, and the function was brilliant. Mr. John Crosfield presided. Mr. Ernest Solvady, founder of the renowned chemical process, specially journeyed from Brussels to attend, and proposed success to the firm. Sir John Brunner and Dr. Mond gave an interesting retrospect. 'THE STREETS OF LONDON.—The popular parts of the house at the Royalty Theatre are being well catered for this week with the well- known drama The Streets of London.' Boucicault's work has been touched up a little, and up-to-date attractions, including the principal songs of the day, have been added, with such good effect that the play on Monday night attained its 578th performance. The scenery depicts many familiar London sights with remarkable realism, culminating in an exciting conflagration in Seven Dials. The drama is splendidly produced by Messrs. E. and H. Montefiore's company, who introduce a number of specialities, and altogether provide an excellent evening's entertainment. SCALDING FATALITY AT CHESTER.—The city coroner (Mr. E. Brassey) held an inquest on Tuesday respecting the death of a child named John Pate, aged three years, son of Edward and Maria Pate, 51, Walter-street. The evidence shewed that on Saturday, the 28th ult., the deceased knocked over a bucket of hot water, and fell into it, being badly scalded. The skin down one side of the body was peeled off. The child was removed to the Infirmary the same day, and died last Saturday.—Dr. Newall, Infirmary surgeon, said the child was not deeply scalded, but the scalds covered a large surface. After admittance, the deceased had an attack of scarlet fever, which was in all probability contracted outside. Death had resulted from exhaustion, consequent upon the scalds.—A verdict of Accidental death was returned. THE BURIAL DIFFICULTY IN CHESHIRE.— Another parish meeting has been held at Lostock, Northwich, relative to a peculiar burial difficulty due to the ratepayers' rejection of the Burial Acts. A letter was read from the Secretary of State that he could not interfere but that an inspector of the Home Office would probably order the immediate closing of the churchyard. Northwich Rural Council have considered the subject, and may provide a cemetery at the expense of, and without con- sulting, the ratepayers. The Vicar submitted a voluntary extension scheme, agreeing to allow Nonconformist and Roman Catholic ministers burial fees, and to forego certain allowances to be utilised for maintenance. After a long dis- cussion a committee was formed to endeavour to carry out a voluntary extension. A FIGHT AT ELLESMERE PORT. At the County Police Court, on Saturday morning, Wilfred Lovekin and William Butcher sum- moned each other for assault, committed on June 5th. Mr. Wild appeared for Butcher, who is employed by Dr. Finney, while Lovekin was represented by Mr. Brassey. The case against Lovekin was taken first. Mr. Wild said there seemed to have been a little friction between the families. On Sunday night, while Lovekin was putting a horse in stables, Lovekin hit him in the face and knocked him over, making his face bleed. This statement was substantiated by the witnesses, one of whom stated that Butcher told Lovekin that his mother was a blackguard. Lovekin thereupon hit him. The case was dismissed, and the cross-summons withdrawn. "Two YEARS AFTER." It must not be supposed that the reason Thomas Cross, of Birmingham, gave himself up to the police on Friday was altogether through the prickings of conscience. As a matter of fact he belongs to the Tailors' Union, and the reason he gave for his somewhat peculiar conduct was that if he pre- sented himself anywhere as a member of that union he would be nabbed.' He wanted to go back to Birmingham to see if there was a chance of work. At this morning's County Police Court, before Mr. John Thompson and other magistrates, P.C. Bennett, Mickle Trafford, said prisoner gave himself up for having stolen a jacket, a pair of shears, ) and other articles from shops in Birmingham. —Superintendent Bowyer said they had- tele- phoned to the Birmingham police, and the latter asked them to detain prisoner for enquiries.—Prisoner was kept in custody for transfer to Birmingham. DUKE OF WESTMINSTER AND THE ARMENIANS. —The Duke of Westminster has just received a token ot the gratitude felt by the friends of the Armenians, whose cause he has so warmly espoused during the last few years. Advantage was taken of a meeting of the committee of the Armenian Relief Fund, over which his Grace presided at Grosvenor House on Thursday, to present him with an album of views and portraits, with a history of the Armenians by Dr. Issaverdentz, which bad been printed and bound by the Mekhitarist monks at San Lazzaro. This monastery was founded in 1715, and since that time Venice has been the scene of the labours of a distinguished body of priests and professors whose aim it has been to improve the moral and religious education of the Armenians. The Duke of Westminster, in expressing his thanks for the gift, said that he well remembered his visit to San Lazzaro many years ago, and the courteous hospitality which he received there. The past four years had been inexpressibly sad ones, not only to those who had been left widows and orphans in the midstf the horrors of massacre by fire and sword, but also to those who had been com- pelled to look at these abominations from afar and were unable to assist in protecting the victims or to bring to justice a single murderer. The outlook was dark and the reports from Aaia Minor were far from encouraging. New Stock of MAIL CARTS amd BASSINETTES at lowest prioes.—J. G. SHAW & SONS, The Cross and Watergate-street, Chester, DR. ROBERT OLDFIELD'S EXHlBITJONS.- The Rev. J. M. New, M.A., conducted an examina- tion at the King's School, on the 28th May, for an Oldfield Exhibition Scholarship in that school. As the result the trustees have awarded the same to Rawdon Robinson (son of Mr. E. Robinson, Little Abbey Gateway), who is eleven years of age, and obtained the highest number of marks. He had attended the College School. THE SOLDIERS' RETURN.—The 3rd Battalion Cheshire Regiment, otherwise the Militia, returned to Chester on Saturday morn- ing, looking bronzed and much smarter after their month's stay at Llangollen. This encampment, as all others so far, has been characterised by the vilest of weather, and for the first three weeks the militia had scarcely one fine day. This week, of course the weather has been all that could be desired. The men marched into Chester under Colonel Hill, preceded by the band of the regiment, and numbered over 600 strong. MARRIAGE OF MISS SUSANNAH GREENALL. —A marriage was solemnised at the pretty little church of Walton, Warrington, on Tuesday afternoon, between Miss Susannah Greenall, eldest daughter of the late Sir Gilbert Greenall, who represented Warrington for many years, and Mr. Cyril Edward Greenall, son of the late Canon Greenall, of Grappenhall rectory. The bride was given away by her brother, Sir G. Greenall. The bridesmaids were Miss Bertha Greenall, sister of the bride, and Miss Connie Greenhall, sister of the bridegroom. The officiating clergy were the Rev. Thomas Whitley, the Rev. Richard Whitley, Grappenhall; and the Rev. J. T. Darwell, vicar of Walton. A large number of interested spectators watched the proceedings. The bride wore a dress of white satin, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet. The bridesmaids were attired in turquoise silk trimmed with white lace, and blue hats with white trimmings and birds of paradise plumes. The presents, which numbered over 100, were very handsome and costly. Several gifts were of a public character, and included a handsome silver bowl, the gift of Sir Gilbert Greenall's tenants. THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER AND ST. WINE- FRIDE'S WELL.—At the service at St. Winefride's Well, on Sunday evening, there was a large congregation. A short address was given by Father Beauclerk. He said they regretted to see the water so much discoloured, but they hoped it would become clear by the time of the Feast of St. Winefride. No doubt its present condition was a reflection of the feelings of St. Winefride upon the present dis- turbed condition of matters regarding the well. He was glad to inform them that the Duke of Westminster had decided to exercise his manorial rights with regard to the well, and had informed the Urban Council to that effect. What those rights might be he could not say; that was a matter for the lawyers. A large number of influential persons, including the Countess Grosvenor and Mr. Wyndham, had taken up the subject. They felt strongly the attack which was being made upon an ancient inheritance, one of the choicest in their land. The Feast of St. Winefride will be celebrated on the 22nd inst. The Bishop of Menevia (Dr. Mostyn) will take part in the ceremonies. DEATH OF MR. FRANK TASKRR—The news reached this city on Sunday evening of the sudden death of Mr. Frank Tasker, who had been residing at Kelsall since November last. A son of the late Mr. Tasker, of the Bars Hotel, the deceased was known to a wide circle of friends in Chester, with whom his jovial and kindly disposition made him extremely popular. He was an accomplished musician and for some time was conductor of the orchestra at the Royalty Theatre. He came into contact with many members of the dramatic and musical professions, by whom he was held in high regard. About twenty years ago he was one of the best rowers on the Dee, and won numerous trophies at different regattas. He maintained to the last a keen interest in all aquatic matters, and was generally regarded as one of our best riverside critics. He was in Chester as late as Saturday last, and on Sunday morning he took his usual walk. He succumbed to a sudden seizure in the afternoon while sitting in his armchair. An inquest was held on the body this (Wednesday) morning, and the funeral will take place at Chester Cemetery. The deceased was about 45 years of age, and leaves a grown-up family. WIFE DESERTION AT CHESTER. — At the County Police Occasional Court on Friday, before Mr. Nightingale, Alfred Crawford, compositor, late of Chester, was charged in custody with deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Chester Union.—Prisoner was apprehended on a warrant the previous day by the Birmingham police, and P.C. Poole received him into custody. He had been away from his family about five years, and in December last was convicted on a similar charge to the present. Prisoner was remanded till the Sessions on Saturday, when Harry Ander- son, relieving officer, stated the children were of the ages of ten, nine, and four, and that prisoner altogether cost the Union zCl7 10s. for maintenance. In December he was sent to prison for two months for the same thing, and when he came out had been given three months to turn round in. He had been to Chester, however, and had gone away without seeing witness. By trade prisoner was a compositor, and a very good workman.—Defendant said he had been looking over the country for work, but had not suc- ceeded. He was expecting some work soon, however.—The case was adjourned for two months in order to see how prisoner went on. THE NATIONAL HEALTH SOCIETY.—At Gros- venor House on Saturday afternoon Princess Christian, attended by Miss Emily Loch and Colonel Martin, presented the diplomas, medals, and certificates gained during the past year by candidates at the examinations conducted by the National Health Society. The Duke of Westminster, president of the'society, occupied the chair, and the attendance included the Duchess. The Duke said he had been president of the society for 21 years, and could therefore speak from personal experience of its work. He considered that the community were much indebted to it for diffusing, as it did, sanitary knowledge among all classes, organising lectures on domestic hygiene, home nursing, the spread of infectious disease, and kindred subjects, and circulating literature with regard to them. Nothing was more satisfactory to him than the knowledge of the extraordinary and increasing success with which the society had met. The work of the association had largely increased in the country districts, lectures having been delivered and examinations conducted in various centres all over the kingdom. The society had acceded to an application to examine quartermasters of regiments stationed at Aldershot in hygiene and sanitation, and had granted certificates to the successful candidates. FLINTSHIRE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY.—A quarterly meeting of the Flintshire Interme- diate School Governors was held at Mold on Saturday afternoon, Mr. J. Herbert Lewis, M.P. presiding. Mr. F. Ll. Jones, who was accom- panied by Messrs. E. Bryan and J. C. Davies as a deputation from the Holywell School governors, urged the claims of the latter authority for a portion of Mr. Samuel Smith's endowment of £ 1,000, and for a further grant in respect of the bursary and maintenance grant.—In reply, the Chairman said the depu- tation might rest assured that Holywell, like every other school in the county, would receive fair treatment.—The governors considered what should be done with Mr. Samuel Smith's endowment, which, together with another sum, now amounted to about £ 1,286.—The Chairman said Mr. Smith's wishes would be met by the division of the sum among the five schools. (Hear, hear.) He suggested that in the meantime the local governors of each school be requested to state in what way they would prefer to apply the money. The latter course was decided upon.—Respecting Holywell's application for an increased bursary grant, it was agreed that the application could wot be acceded to.—The Rev. R. Jones (Hawarden) submitted a scheme for conducting the examinations for exhibitions during the year, and ultimately the matter was left in the hands of Mr. Pennant and the Rev. Mr. Jones to arrange.—The draft proposals for the grant- ing of central Welsh board certificates were submitted, and Mr. D. Pierce (Holywell) spoke in favour of some recognised value being attached to such certificates The Oxford local examinations, for instance, did away with certain preliminary tests. It was understood that such members as were upon the Central Board should bear the subject in mind.—The governors expressed concurrence with a resolu- tion adopted by tho Carmarthenshire county governors to the effect that no system of leaving certificates' under the Central Welsh Board would be satisfactory unless some arrangements were made at once for the inclusion of 1 commercial certificates.'

CITY POLICE COURT. ♦ YESTERDAY (TUESDAY).— Before the Mayor (Mr. J. Gooddie Holmes), Messrs. B. C. Roberts, H. T. Brown, J. J. Cunnah, and Dr. Stolterfoth. SENT TO THE ASYLUM.-Dr. Harrison, police surgeon, stated that he had examined the woman Bimson, and was of opinion that she was of unsound mind. The magistrates made an order for her removal to the asylum. THE SERIOUS ASSAULT SEQUEL TO A MEETING ON THE ROAD.'—Samuel Jackson was charged on remand with assaulting Mary Smith. The woman now appeared in court with one of her arms bandaged, having been detained at the Infirmary until this morning. P.C. Tutty repeated his evidence, stating that when he came up to the woman she made a complaint as well as she could speak.—The prosecutrix, who has no fixed residence, stated that she saw prisoner before opening time on the Wrexham road on Sunday. She was tramping to Chester, and prisoner was walking in the opposite direction, but he asked her to have a drink with him, and after some refreshment at a public-house they came on to Chester together. She told him she was a married woman, and would have nothing further to do with him. A dispute followed, and the prisoner knoeked her down with his fist and kicked her about the body. She shouted, and he ran away. Her head was not all right yet. There would have been no case at all but for the drink.—A girl named Kate Sproston, residing in the neighbourhood of Kitchen-street, deposed to hearing a woman screaming Murder' about midnight on Sunday. She went to the spot, and saw the prisoner kick the prosecutrix down, and then kick her several times in the side. He said he was not-voine-to serve a month for nothing. After the assault he ran away towards the Gasworks, and witness procured the assistance of P.C. Tutty.- Prisoner now admitted the assault, and offered to compensate the woman for her injuries.— The Bench sent him to prison for a month with hard labour.

WEDDING OF MR. ROOPER AND MISS TRELAWNY. 4 The marriage took place on Tuesday week of Mr. Francis Edward Rooper, of Bronydd, Glyn- ceiriog, son of Mr. George Rooper, of Nascott House, Watford, and Florence, eldest daughter of Mr. and the Hon. Mrs. Trelawny, of Shotwick Park, Chester, at St. Anselm's Church, Davies- street, London. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. and Hon. C. F. Cross, vicar of Stretton, and formerly of Shotwick, assisted by the Rev. and Hon. Kenneth Gibbs, vicar of Aldenham, Herts. The following is a list of the presents Bridegroom's Presents Bride to bridegroom, garnet scarf pin and torquoise and gold studs Employes at the Glyn Slate and Granite Works, illuminated address and timepiece Glynceirio, office staff, sugar basin with inscription; Mr. George Rooper, dressing bag and cheque Mr. and Mrs. J. Cottrell Dormer, silver candlesticks Miss and Miss D. Blencowe, breakfast dish Mr. and Mrs. Pobert Blencowe, toast racks Mrs. Dakeyne, carved oak stool; Master George Duthy, Indian cup; Mrs. Currie, cruet stand Mrs. Forsyth and the Misses Broad- wood, Chippendale mirror; Mrs. and the Misses Edwards, Trevor Hall, tortoiseshell and silver cigarette box; Mr. and Mrs. E. Lloyd Edwards, old silver sugar basin; Mr. and Mrs. Coster Edwards; Mr. and Mrs. Farthing, silver punch ladle; Mr. Edgar Foulkes, embossed bread dish; the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. George Hill-Trevor, silver mounted cut glass decanters; Admiral Sir Anthony Hoskins, K.C.B., and Lady Hoskins, silver tea caddy; Miss Jones, housekeeper, Bronydd, coal scuttle; Mr. and Mrs. A. H. James, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. James, barometer Mrs. and the Misses Leventhorpe, silver bon-bon dishes; Mr. R. Leventhorpe, silver flask; Mr. Fras. R. Pryor, silver mustard pot; Lieut.-Generai Sir Roger Palmer, Bart., cheque; Miss Pownall, photo stand Miss D. Rooper, hot water breakfast dish; Miss Alice Rooper, teapot; Mr. Fred. Rooper, Mr. Eustace Rooper, cheque; Com- mander and Mrs. H. B. Rooper, R.N., Venetian glass; Mr. H. N. Rooper, cheque; Mr. T. Godolphin Rooper, silver gravy spoons, temp. Geo. 3rd, 1774; Misses B. and L. Rooper, Floren- tine picture frame Major and Mrs. Henry Rooper, muffin dish Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Rooper, silver salt cellars; Mr. and Mrs. Percy Rooper, silver dessert spoons; the Misses Rooper, Pen Sel wood. Bournemouth, Crown Derby plaque Mr. and Mrs, M. G. Rooper, the Rev George Rooper, Messrs. Smith, Ellis, and Bayford (servants at Nascott House, Watford), silver-plated egg boiler; Mrs. Selby, Crown Derby flower pots; Mr. Roy Storey, silver flower holders; the Hon. Mrs. Trelawny, writing table chair; Miss Thomas, New Hall, Glyn, fish slice and fork Major and Miss Turner, silver salt cellars, mustard and pepper pots Mrs. Wynne, set of knife rests and napkin rings Major and Mrs. G. P. Williams-Freeman, picture; Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Whateiy, silver tea caddy Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Whately, silver tea pot and cream jug. Bride's Presents Tha Bridegroom to the Bride, gold and diamond locket; Mr. Walter Barnett, pair of silver candlesticks the Hon. Cecil and Mrs. Parker, sugar castor; Miss Roddan, brooch; Mr. and Mrs. Nott. sugar castor Major-General and Mrs. Stirling, saltcellars Mr. and the Hon. Mrs. C. Barnett, gold curb bracelet, turquoise and diamonds; Mrs. Upton Cottrell Dormer, silver- handled paper knife Mr. and Mrs. Harry Barclay, pair silver candlesticks; Sir William and Lady Trelawny, silver photo book; Miss Greenley, photo frame Mrs. and Miss Pitcairn Campbell' silver salver; Mr. and Mrs. Congreve, silver basket; Mr. and Mrs. John Wallace, silver coffee pot; Admiral Massie, two silver scollop shell butter dishes and knives; Mr. E. Massie silver-mounted looking-glass; Miss Massie,' silver basket; Estate Servants, Shotwick Park, four silver salt cellars and spoons Mrs. Edward Logan, silver mounted magnifying glass Mr. R. and Miss A. Richardson, two silver boat- shaped baskets Miss Veraguth, silver-mounted cut glass bottle Miss Hillyard, pepper castor Mrs. J. Watson, silver-mounted calendar case Dowager Lady Williams Wynn, silver mounted blotter the Dean of Chester and Mrs. Darby, silver basket Colonel and Mrs. Charles Thorold, silver bowl Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ramsay, salt cellars and spoons Mr. Reginald Barclay silver teapot; Mrs. Reginald Capel, pair of candlesticks Mr. and Mrs. J. Hassall, silver mustard pot the Tenants, Shotwick Park Estate, silver inkstand Miss Keighley, gold hat pin Lieut.-Colonel and Mrs. Ferguson, of Pitfour, silver-mounted umbrella Miss Ferguson, table: Mr. and Lady Frances Trevanion, emerald and diamond ring Miss Moore, clock; Villagers of Great Saughall and district, travelling clock; Mrs. Arthur Cates, crown Derby coffee cups and saucers; Mrs. T. Hughes, painted china dish; Mrs. Hall. Tennyson's Works; Mrs. and Miss Sitwell, china vase; Miss Hall, china vase Mrs. Inieo Jones, white and gold china inkstand; Mrs. Snell, two old willow pattera cups and saucers and scent bottle; Countess of Mayo, six breakfast dishes; Miss Scott and Miss Digby, pair china candlesticks and inkstands; Lady Duff, oak tray and china tea service Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Smyth, white feather fan Miss Fraser, paper knife Miss Fielden, paper knife with deersfoot handle; Lady Maria Ponsonby, Irish embroidered writing set the Misses Wilbra- ham, silk covered blotting pad; Miss Maud Trelawny, two arm chairs; house servants, Shot- wick Park, grandfather's clock Mr. and Mrs. F. Summers, table Mademoiselle Chevalier, bamboo table Mrs. Vivian Skrine, In a Surrey garden;' Miss Dering Harrison, chair; the Hon. Mrs. Trelawny, fur coat; Mr. Trelawny, cheque; Mr. George Rooper, cheque: Mrs. Barclay, cheque; Mr. C. Cotes, cheque Lady de Tabley, cheque; Miss Lucy Cotes, cheque; Mr. Hedworth Barclay, cheque; Mr. and Lady Florentia Hughes, silver photo frame Mrs. St. John Charlton, small table; the Misses Hughes, photo frame: Mrs. Herbert Bryans, china bowl; the Misses Forbes, cheque; Lady Margaret Charteris, silver candlesticks; Col. and Mrs. Wynne Finch, fan; Lord and Lady Ormathwaite, silver inkstand; the Hon. Gerald Ponsonby, screen; the Hon. Mrs. Swinton, silver bon-bon baskets the Misses Grant Suttie, silver scent bottle Captain and Lady Evelyn Sutton, morocco writing pad Lady Grant, letter weight Mrs. Park Yates, writing pad the Earl and Countess of Stamford, large silver bowl the Dowager Countess of Lonsdale, silver candle- sticks the Hon. Arthur Walsh and Lady Clementine Walsh, umbrella with china handle Mr. and Mrs. George Day, silver tea spoons and sugar tongs Mr. and Mrs. George Blezard, china tray, inkstand and pen Mr. and the Hon. Mrs. Phillips Roberts, glass decanter Miss Cottrell Dormer, marble paper weight the Rev. and Hon. fi. 1". Cross, books Miss Massey, six silver coffee spoons Mr. and Mrs. Evans, sugar bowl and sifter. At Glynceiriog, on Tuesday, the event was signalised by the booming of cannons at the slate and granite works. The roar was con- tinuous and deafening from early morning to dusk. The works presentations and'rejoicings will take place on the return home of Mr. and Mrs. Rooper.

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HOMES FOR WAIFS AND STRAYS. ♦ — ANNUAL MEETING AT CHESTER. A diocesan festival of the Church of England Incorporated Society for Providing Homes for Waifs and Strays was held at Chester on Saturday. A celebration of the Holy Communion was held in the Cathedral in the morning, when the preacher was the Rev. H. Walsham How vicar of Mirfield. The annual public meeting was held in the King's School, under the presi- dency of Mr. Richard Hobson, High Sheriff of Cheshire. A letter apologising for absence was read from the Lord Bishop of Chester, who stated how much he valued the work of the society, and how earnestly he hoped that those engaged in it might receive increasing sympathy and encouragement. After careful observa- tion and inquiry," his lordship added, I feel justified in saying that the homes in this diocese are being managed with an open and steady eye to real efficiency, and no trouble is spared to make them wholesome training places for the young lives entrusted to their charge." A telegram was also read from Mrs. Jayne expressing her regret at being unable to be present. Mr. HUBERT WINSTANLEY, the honorary diocesan secretary, submitted the annual report, which stated:— We are glad to be able to report that, in spite of the demands upon the charitable during 1897 of the many and various Jubilee Memorial Funds and the Indian Famine Relief Fund, on account of which the funds of several existing charitable societies and institutions have no doubt suffered, the Chester Diocesan Fund of this society shews a considerable improvement upon the year 1896. The society has this year issued one account of receipts and exDenditure for the wholn rlin^ono ç issuing a separate account for the Stockport Home as heretofore. Comparing this account with the accounts issued for 1896, we find that the total amount received by the society for the whole diocese was £1,194 7s. 7d. in 1896, and £1,310 8s. 9d. in 1897-an increase of over X100. The chief increase is under the heads of donations, which have risen from £46 16s. 8d. to X122 7s. 10d., and contributions for special cases,which have risen from X270 17s. 6d. to 1338 4s. 8d. Offertories have also increased from R130 Os. lid. to X155 12s. 6d.; but annual subscriptions have fallen from z6475 14s. 9d. to X450 13s. 7d and Lent savings from £41 5s. 6d. to S21 7s. 10d. Other items of receipt shew little difference. On the other hand the expenditure for the diocese has decreased from CI,678 Is. lid. in 1896 to zCl,561 13s. 6d. in 1897—a decrease of over RIOO. The amount expended on the main- tenance of the three homes has decreased from XI,223 13s. lid. to XI,188 13s. 3d., and the pay- ments for maintaining boarded-out children from X225 5s. Id. to X176 8s. lid and the proportion of head office expenses charged on the fund is X125 lis. 5d., instead of X144 15s. 5d. The said sum of X176 8s. lid., includes £ 19 18s. 3d. paid by the Stockport Guardians. The net result is that, instead of requiring a grant from the general fund of the society of X483 15s. 4d., as in 1896, the diocesan fund only required last year a grant of £ 251 4s. 9d., which includes the sum of £ 12o 5s. Id. charged on the fund for head office expenses. With regard to the amounts received directly or indirectly through the local secretaries in the two archdeaconries, there is an increase of about JE20 in the amount collected in the Chester Archdeaconry, and a decrease of about the same amount in the Macclesfield Arch- deaconry, making the total amount for the diocese about the same in 1897 as in 1896. m'L-- f'! a 't ne nnanCIal result lor last year is therefore satisfactory on the whole, but our local secretaries and other helpers must not lose sight of the fact that the annual subscriptions which should be our chief mainstay, have somewhat fallen off, and that, on the other hand, the expenses of maintaining the Homes may be increased in the near future, as additional funds will be needed for furnishing and maintaining the new Home at New Brighton, and the number of inmates to be taken at the Tattenhall Home has been increased from 40 to 45. A most generous gift has been made to the society by Miss Whishaw and Miss Lambert of a house at New Brighton, hitherto used under their management as a home for girls, called the S. Barnabas Home. The house is in an excellent situation, facing the sea, is freshly papered and painted throughout, and has all modern con- veniences. As the Diocesan Fund will not bear the strain of an additional home, it was decided by the Executive Committee that the inmates of the Home of the Good Shepherd at Stockport should be removed to the new home at New Brighton, and this removal will be carried out as soon as the new home is ready for their reception. We greatly regret that the only home situated in the Maccles- field Archdeaconry will thus be removed from it, but we are sure that the good and useful work begun and carried on by the Rev. Arthur Symonds, the founder of the Stockport Home, will not be lost, and that the inmates of the Home will benefit by their removal to purer air and more wholesome surroundings. We trust that those who have hitherto taken so much interest in the Home of the Good Shepherd will transfer their interest as far as possible to the S. Barnabas Home, and we hope that in time to come the diocesan fund will suffice to support another Home in the Macclesfield Archdeaconry, and that the workers of the society in that Arch- deaconry will make every effort to attain that desirable end. There are still only nine branches of the Children's Union ip the diocese, and although the total sum contributed during 1897 is an increase of Rll 15s. 6d., as compared with the previous year, we feel that much still remains to be done. The diocesan secretaries are most anxious that the number of branches should be increased, and will be glad to hear from any young ladies who may be willing to act as honorary local secretaries for the Children's Union, and to form branches of children who are blessed with happy homes who may be willing to work for the poor little crippled ones in their future Soutbport Home. The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the report, remarked that the society was a very good exemplification of the old adage Prevention is better than cure. He expressed the opinion that the Government ought to give more assistance to societies such as this which performed such a noble and national work in rescuing children from contaminating surround- ings, and training them to become good citizens. The Rev. ST. HILL BOURNE, vicar of St. Luke's Uxbridge-road, London, in seconding, pointed out that it would be a very great mistake to hand all those children over to the care of the State, for the Church would thus throw away one of her grandest opportunities of winning the hearts of the people for Christ. The resolution was carried. Archdeacon BARBER, in proposing the re-appointment of the committees, testified as a parochial clergyman to the immense value of the society, and said he always extended it his hearty support and sympathy.—Mr. C. P. DOUGLAS seconded the motion, which was passed. Sir ROBERT CUNLIFFE proposed the following resolution That having regard to the generous gift by Miss Whishaw of a house at New Brighton to be used by the society as a home for girls, efforts should be made in the diocese to raise the funds necessary to support this and the other diocesan homes without having recourse to the general fund of the society. When the society was founded 16 or 17 years ago, it had only a few hundred pounds of income; it had now something like X60,000, and R30,000 of property. The people of the country were aware that this was a practical society doing excellent work in attending to the poor, outcast children, many of whom were rescued from vicious surroundings, and turned into respectable citizens. Something like 95 per cent, of the cases dealt with by the society turned out good, and that, lie considered, was a very gratifying feature. Their fund in North Wales had gone up in four years from L286 to El,251, the children, especially girls, being taken mostly from the workhouses.—The Rev. Johnson Barker (deputation secretary) seconded the resolution, which was carried, and a collec- tion was afterwards made in aid of the diocesan fund.

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SHOCKING RAILWAY FATALITY. — + MOLD JUNCTION MAN KILLED. THE CORONER AND THE TRANSMISSION OF PATIENTS. An inquest was held at the Chester Infirmary yesterday (Tuesday) morning by Mr. Brassey, city coroner, on the body of Nathaniel Edwards, brakesman, living at Ewart street, Mold Junction. It appeared that Edwards met with an accident while shunting at Abergele on Satur- day, and was brought to the Infirmary with fractured legs. He died from his injuries on Sunday.—The first witness called was Owen Davies, of Deganwy, who identified deceased as his brother-in-law.-Kobert Williams, l,Broad-st., Llandudno Junction, said he was an engine- driver. On Saturday he started, with deceased as his brakesman, with a special goods train for Llandudno Junction. They had to take one wagon off at Abergele, and deceased went to put the points right. He also unhooked the wagon to be taken off, and after giving witness instructions he w.nt back again with the intention of 'slipping' the wagon into the warehouse line while the engine and the other wagons went on the side line. Witness received the signal to go ahead, and he got clear of the warehouse line. He did not get the signal to go back, and after a while he went to look for deceased. While doing so he heard him shouting, and found him right across the rails on the other line. The wagon he hooked off had run over his legs, and had gone on a few yards. This happened between two and three o'clock on Sunday morning. Deceased must have changed his mind and tried to throw the wagon on to another line instead of carrying out his previous intention. This was not a proper way of shuntinsr, as deceased ought to have run round the wagon. They tried to stop the bleeding with what appliances they had, and a local medical man was also in attendance a local medical man was also in attendance afterwards. Deceased was sent to Chester.—Ex- amined by Mr. Giles Witness did not know how the accident happened. He simply obeyed the signal given by the brakesman to go ahead. Edwards did not say how the accident occurred, and when asked said "I don't know." He signalled by means of his hand lamp.—John Llewellyn Roberts, who acted on the engine as fireman, gave similar evidence. He said the points deceased ought to have turned were on the other side of the train, and deceased would have to cross the line. Edwards turned the wrong points and was lying by them when found.—Dr. Newall, house surgeon at the Infirmary, said deceased was admitted suffering from a compound fracture of the left leg and a fracture of the right leg above the ankle. The left leg was very badly smashed. He was not able to speak, was suffering from extreme shock, and died on Sunday afternoon.—By Mr. Giles: If the accident had happened near the Infirmary and deceased had been brought straight in he might have lived.—The Coroner said the Infirmay seemed to be a dumping ground for certain cases. Ought not local medical men to be competent to deal with fractures, &c., without having the patient sent on a long railway journey ?-Witness: This would have been a very difficult case to attend to, and was one for a hospital; still a journey of the sort with a compound fracture of the leg must be a terrible thing.—Dr. Newall J!L1_L_,I. iurtner stated tinat a railway journey sometimes made all the difference as to whether a patient recovered or not-In summing up, the Coroner said they had had cases down at the Infirmary when the jarring of a long railway journey had been sufficient to kill people. Unless there was something very special, it was far worse for a man to be sent 20 or 30 miles by rail than to be attended to on the spot.—The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death,' and recommended that more lights be provided in stations for the prevention of such cases in the future.

W.E.G.—IN MEMORIAM. 0 A North Wales correspondent, who signs him- self Caer Efrog,' sends us a touching tribute in the form of verse to the memory of the late Mr. Gladstone. The exigencies of space will not permit us to print the composition in fulL but we extract the following three verses:— A great and glorious life has reach'd its goal, And with the past we now the name enrol Of one who towered above the sons of earth As giant in pre-eminence and worth Who, like the pattern Heav'n to man had giv'n, Throughout his days for man's best good had striv'n. Supremely honour'd is our Cambrian Land That one so great within her took his stand! And doubly favour'd, Hawarden's castled ground That there his Temple of lov'd Peace be found Thrice happy too, St. Deiniol's Holy Shrine, That he oft worshipped at her Cult Divine We well had will'd the wish himself express'd That in her ancient Churchyard he might rest; But Britain claimed him that he should be laid With Pitt, beneath the Abbey 's hallow'd shade. There may thine honour'd dust in peace remain, Thou Record Statesman of the Record Reign

LIGHTING-UP TABLE. « All cycles and other vehicles must be lighted up as stated in the following table :— P.M. Wednesday, June 15 9.16 Thursday, June 16. 9.17 Friday, June 17 9.17 Saturday, June 18 9.17 Sunday, June 19 9.18 Monday, June 20 9.18 Tuesday, June 21 9.18

WEEKLY STATE OF THE CHESTER INFIRMA Y. ENDED SATURDAY LAST. IN-PATIENTS. In-patients are admitted on Tuesday mornings at Eleven o'clock. IH-PATIKHT8 DISCHARGED. UT-PAT1KVTB. Cored 12 Admitted 23 Believed 5| Remain in the House .107 Made Out-Patients 0 Unrelieved 1 I Dead 41 House Visitors-Mr. E. Gardner and Mr. G. W. Hayes. OUT-PATIENTS. Medical cases are seen on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday mornings at Eleven o'clock. Surgical cases are seen on Thursday mornings at Eleven o'clock Ophthalmic cases are seen on Friday mornings at Eleven o'clock. Dental cases are seen on Tuesday and Saturday mornings at Ten o'clock. HOME PATIENTS. DISCHARGED. ADMITTED. GuJfed 0 I Admitted 0 Believed 0 Be main 0 Made In-Patients 0 DEAD 0 | Made In-Patients 0 Dead 0 | Oot.Patient.H admitted since Saturday last 89

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, and DEATHS are charged at the rate of 20 words for Is. (prepaid). If not prepaid, the charge will be 2s. 6d. The announcement must be authenticated by the Signature and Address of the Sender. B IRTH* BEAN-JUUC 11, at Parkgate, the wife of Reginald Bean (Bahia), of a daughter. MARRIAGE. PBscoD-BETTs-Jnne 11, at the Parish Church, Conway, by the Bev. H. W. Bainbridge. vicar of St. Chrysostom's, Liverpool, assisted by the Rev. J. P. Lewis, vicar of Conway, Thomas Henry Pescod, of Liverpool, to Maud Lima, second daughter of Captain H. E. Betts, St. .John, N.B. DEATHS. BICKERTON-June 9, at Beach House, Hoylake, aged 54 years, Thomas Reginald Burton, eldest son of Dr. Bickerton, Rodney-street, Liverpool. OWEN—June 12, at the Woodlands, X/edshani, Edward Owen, aged 70 years. ILATHRONE-JUDE 12, at Glanymenai, Anglesey, aged 78 years, Richard Reynolds Rathbone, late of Liverpool.

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ILLNESS OF MB. THOMAS ELLIS.—Mr. Thomas Ellis, M.P., who is spending his honeymoon in Herefordshire, is laid up with an attack of pneumonia. Although the attack is of a slight character, the medical attendant has rigidly ordered complete rest for some time, even after the immediate cause has passed away. It is probable that Mr. Ellis will be obliged, as soon as his Parliamentary duties will permit, to take a sea voyage. Owing to his present indis- position, the congratulatory banquet which was to be given to Mr. and Mrs. Ellis by the London Welsh presentation committee on tha 22nd ingti has been postpone(L I

j cr^icise without offering some definite Pr°gramme he suggests is the •JQ DS of 21 battleships, 24 armoured cruisers, estroyers, and 8 steam colliers. This, with additioDal figure for re-arming the seven- Of old ironclads would entail an outlay thirty-five million pounds. The total bisYmake the average taxpayer stand aghast, but his consternation will be considerably tempered th en. he learns that the sum is based only on 6 formal estimate for the last three years for ;g instruction, and that it is proposed to the expenditure over a period of five J,AT8* Better, as Mr. YEBBURGH said in j 6 -Souse of Commons the other day, not a penny of the tobacco duty, and spend ^.e money on building more cruisers, 1tiU venture to hope that the nation .40t take up this question in earnest, and to allow any penny-wise-pound-foolish policy .^fcher imperil our country's safety. It is Nayy t^at we 1°°^ f°r our very existence, U surest preservative of the world's peace jij 0 possession of a well-equipped, powerful Ïtl t, The saying is as true to-day as it was h time of the Romans :—" Si vis paeem, bellUm.»