The Chester Courant and Advertiser for North Wales

ond (ioiicniment ottings- [BY MENTOR.] The circular letter of the Birmingham and other guardians asking support of a resolution against the disfranchisement of persons seeking temporary relief through trade disputes is meeting with varied support from other boards throughout the country. Thus, at Prescot, after being fully discussed, the resolution was allowed to lie on the table, it being urged against the proposal that the principle might 'open up a wide door which might lead to universal pauperism.' Construed, literally, such an argument strikes one as somewhat singular, to say the least, though it is easy to discover the true inference, and there can scarcely be a doubt that such a principle, if admitted, would in- directly encourage loafing, but universal pauperism is a wide stretch. The minds of the Widnes people are evidently very evenly balanced on the question of the consecration of their new cemetery. At the late monthly meeting of the Tow n Council, a petition was received asking them to consecrate a certain portion set aside for the Established Church in a legal sense; while what may be considered in the light of an amendment was to the effect that the consecration take place in a religious sense,' provided that the Bishop refrained from signing the sentence of conse- cration.' This was lost by 12 votes to 11, and on a suggestion that the matter be deferred, the Council was equally divided, the Mayor giving his casting vote in favour, and so the matter was deferred till the first of January next. The Ruthin Town Council, through their General Committee, had before them a pro- posal to strictly limit the expenses of their municipal elections. It was recommended that for contested elections the cost should not be more than LB for presiding officer, poll clerk, printing, and all other incidental expenses, and that an uncontested election should not cost more than L2. Even for so small a town as Ruthin, this was considered too microscopic by the Town Clerk, who hinted that it was the prerogative of the Mayor, as returning officer, to appoint whom he liked as officials, and pay the election expenses within reasonable bounds; and, acting under his advice, the Mayor ruled the resolution as being out of order. Port Dinorwic is progressing, as regards the matter of water supply at all events. After being under consideration off and on for some twenty years, the question has assumed a sufficiently definite shape to be brought before Mr. Meade-King an inspector of the Local Mr. Meade-King an inspector of the Local Government Board, who attended the other day to hear arguments for and against a pro- posal of the Rural District Council to borrow £ 2,000 for the purposes of carrying out a scheme. But notwithstanding that strong evidence was given in favour of what was believed to be the best scheme that could possibly be carried out,' the usual objector was in evidence as representing a meeting of ratepayers, and was promptly by the other side described as representing persons who simply did not want to contribute towards the expense, and who had no alternative scheme to suggest. It is such instances as these that serve to gauge the intelligence of communities and individuals alike in these days of easy loans and deferred repayment of money. But, perhaps, after all the objector serves a useful purpose in lending colour to the movement proper. The same gentleman has also been holding a Local Government inquiry at Bangor, relative to an application by the City Council for sanc- tion to borrow X13,500 for carrying out an electric light scheme, and £ 650 for the purchase of land. During the course of the hearing it came out in evidence that the assessable value for municipal purposes is 938, 327, and X34,384 for general district rate. The nett outstanding debts amount to £ 126,062, of which 9116,000 is productive. Further, it was stated that over 100 of the principal ratepayers have promised to take the electric light, while to meet any possible deficiency on the works, about 60 tradespeople, professional gentlemen, and others had signed a bond guaranteeing £ 650 per annum. These figures speak strongly for the progress and public spirit of the little Welsh cathedral town, the present population of which is computed at only some 10,600.

DISTRICT AND PARISH COUNCILS. LITTLE SUTTON PARISH. The ordinary meeting of the Parish Council took place in the National Schoolroom on Tuesday evening, Mr. H. Wright presiding. Also present: Messrs. W. Cross, R. Jones, J. Lane, H. Stretch, W. Williams, together with the clerk, Miss Bethell. Correspondence was read from the County Council respecting the cycling nuisance, informing the Parish Council that the matter had been forwarded to the Chief Constable, and would doubtless receive attention in due course. A discussion arose concerning the sanitary matters in the .village, and a letter was read from Mr. Ollive stating that the District Council had appointed a small committee to meet the sanitary com- mittee organised by the Parish Council, on the 19th instant, for the express purpose of inspecting certain drains, &c., in the village. A letter was also read from Mr. G. Truman, Red Lion-lane, drawing the attention of the Council to the fact that a serious illness had broken out in his family, undoubtedly owing to the defec- tive state of the ditch near his residence, which conveys the excrement from the tank at the New Buildings, and out of which an offensive smell constantly emanates. He urged the Council to take immediate steps to counteract the nuisance. Mr. Cross stated that he had inspected the ditch in question, and was of the opinion that it ought to be attended to with as little delay as possible. The Chairman also urged the Council to pass some definite resolu- tion concerning the same. He was of the opinion that the drainage in that part of the village seemed to be very unsatisfactory, and expressed the opinion that if some kind of sewerage scheme was formulated it would be the cheapest in the end. It was eventually resolved that the clerk address a letter to the inspector of nuisances drawing his immediate attention to the matter. A some- what prolonged and animated discussion ensued with respect to the repairing of the stiles.— The Chairman stated that points had been raised questioning the power of the Council to repair the stiles.—Mr. Wright read a letter from the Chairman (Mr. Woodward), who was unable to be present, which stated that the Council had the power, and gave the probable cost of erecting new stiles similar to those at Whitby.—Mr. Wright stated that the stiles would not stand repairing. The best thing to do was to erect new stiles.—Mr. Lane inquired if any estimates had already been obtained.— The Chairman replied in the negative.—Mr. Williams who was appointed a member of the committee to inspect the stiles, stated that in his opinion they were to all appearances quite satisfactory, with the exception of one approach, to which there was a large hole, and that only needed filling up.- Mr. Jones concurred with the opinion expressed by Mr. Williams, and contended that it was the landlord's or the tenant's duty to repair the stiles.—Mr. Cross expressed the opinion that it was a public right, and ought to be done, where- upon it was moved by Mr. Cross, seconded by Mr. Stretch, that the clerk be instructed to obtain new tenders for erecting new stiles with good footboards.—Mr. Jones moved an amendment that the landlord or tenant of the land over which the stiles existed be called upon to repair them, and that the Parish Council do not interfere.—The proposition was then put to the meeting, whereupon it was found that only the proposer and seconder voted for it, two remaining neutral and one against. —Mr. Jones protested against the work being carried on as there was only the proposer and seconder who voted in favour of it, and seeing that they were the tenants of the land over which the stiles were placed, they were the only persons likely to benefit by it.—Mr. Cross thereupon expressed his willingness to with- draw, with the consent of his seconder, the resolution proposed, and considered Mr. Jones' remarks rather personal and uncalled for, as both the proposer and seconder had no wish to benefit themselves, but it was for the good of the general public, who would utilise the stiles.— It was ultimately resolved that, in view of the small attendance at the Council, the matter be deferred and submitted before a full Council. MALPAS DISTRICT. SCARLET FEVER IN THREAPWOOD SCHOOL. The monthly meeting of this District Council was held in the Jubilee Hall on Thursday, Mr. S. H. Sandbach presiding.—Mr. Richardson, in reporting on the case of this Council against Williamson Re the Pollution at The Sarn, tried at Wrexham on Wednesday, stated that the result, he thought, was very satisfactory to the Council. He applied for powers to restrain Mr. Williamson from polluting the Wych Brook, and asked for a penalty to ensure the order being carried out.—His Honour had no hesita- tion in granting the order, and further ordered a penalty of E50 in case of the work not being carried out within the time specified. Costs were granted on the higher scale, and two months allowed for carrying out the work.- Mr. Chubb (sanitary inspector) stated that since the last meeting five cases of scarlet fever had been reported. One case was in Malpas, but the patient was now convalescent, and the disease had not spread. The other four were discovered in Threapwood School, where three children of one family, plainly suffering in different stages of the disease, had to be sent home. He followed them, but the mother was out with another child whose hands were peeling. He left instructions for a medical man to be called in, and next day Dr. Leigh certified it to be a case of scarlet fever. All instructions for preventing a spread had been given.—Mr. W. Davies said that the school- mistress from Threapwood came to him on Wednesday and told him that there was another case of scarlet fever, and she had sent the children of the same family home, one of whom had had it sometime ago, and no one was attending it. The attendance at the school had fallen from 48 to 26.—The Clerk intimated that the Council bad no power to close the school, but the managers could do so, and the medical officer had power to recommend its being closed under such circumstances.—The Clerk said that the only way to get at it was to punish those who had exposed their children when suffering in this way.—The matter then dropped.—The Chairman reported that the sub- committee had inspected the sewage tanks, and they recommended that one tank instead of two be made and located below tHe old waterworks, on land belonging to Lord Cholmondeley, and in one of Mr. Cornes' fields, This would cost less annually than the two tanks.—Mr. Reeves thought that the use of allunno ferric might be dispensed with, as even with its use the brook into which it flowed was silting up.- Mr. Morgan, however, thought it would be unwise in the interests of the public to dis- continue the use of this chemical in the sewage tank, as it was certainly a great clarifier.-It was resolved that as soon as the Council received Mr. Davenport's report the committee should approach Mr. St. J. Charlton, to endeavour to come to terms.—It was stated that the amount of this year's grant under the Agricultural Rates Act, amounting to R184 13s. 3d., had been paid to the bank account of the Council. HAWARDEN PARISH. A meeting was held on Wednesday in the Town Hall, when Mr. Lowrey, vice-chairman, presided. The other members present were Messrs. T. Wright, George Roberts, Thomas Evans, John Duckworth, John Evans, and the clerk (Mr. Saml, Dunn). ALLOTMENTS. The sub-division of the Cross Farm, Ewloe, for allotments is now completed, a sum of X8 15s. 9d. was voted for the fencing, and R3 5s. for laying a water supply to the house by the Hawarden Waterworks Co. TREASURER. A letter was received from Mr. Skipworth, manager of Lloyds Bank, Chester," as to the death of Mr. J. H. A. Hall, who had formerly acted as treasurer, and from Mr. T. B. Barnett, manager of the Hawarden branch of Lloyds Bank, Limited, applying for the vacant office of treasurer. The Council decided to make the appointment at their next meeting. SHOTTON AND ASTON RECREATION GROUND. As there appeared a difficulty in getting the small sum of 5s., amount of printer's bill for notices calling public meeting relative to the proposed recreation ground, the Finance Com- mittee suggested that the Council pay the amount, which was agreed to. SEQUEL TO THE GLADSTONE OBSEQUIES. The Finance Committee reported that they were unable to see where 160 yards of material and 26 yards of bunting could have been used for draping the fountain at the time of Mr. Gladstone's death, and the account was allowed to be further enquired into. ASSISTANT OVERSEER. Regarding Mr. Dunn's letter tendering his resignation of his office of assistant overseer of the parish of Hawarden, Mr. Swetenham's letter was read asking the Council not to accept Mr. Dunn's resignation until his books had been audited and passed, simply as a matter of business, and suggesting in the event of its being accepted that Mr. Edwards, the present rate collector, be appointed.—Mr. Wright agreed with Mr. Swetenham's letter as he knew Mr. Edwards would be a credit to the office. Mr. John Evans wished to know why the resignation had been given.— Mr. G. Roberts asked how long the term of office lasted, and agreed with Mr. Swetenham's letter, but thought without a full explanation he would refuse to accept the resignation.—Mr. Wright had heard that Mr. Dunn had been complimented by the Revising Barrister as to the list of voters.—Mr. G. Roberts But this compliment is not so with the overseers.—Mr. Thomas Evans proposed that Mr. Dunn be called in and asked for an explanation.—Mr. Dunn stated he did not wish to give any reasons, and it would be almost better not to give them. He could not get on with one of the present overseers, whose Jiame be would not mention-Mr,, Edwards: It would be very awkward for the overseers; they do not know how his books are, or whether up to date, as this might throw the overseers into a very difficult position, and so they felt some explana- tion must be given.—Mr. Dunn stated he never had any specified duties or specified time in giving notice, but if the Council had any doubt as to anything wrong he was willing to continue.—Mr. Edwards How long ago has he had the rate book ?—Mr. Dunn At the last audit Mr. Edwards was instructed not to let him have the rate book.—Mr. John Evans proposed that the clerk withdraws his resigna- tion and re-considers it.—Mr. Thomas Evans seconded, and it was passed.—Mr. Dunn accord- ingly withdrew his notice for the present. FIRE PRETENTION. Mr. Wright called attention to there having been two or three small fires in Hawarden lately, and suggested inquiries as to where the hose-pipe and stand-pipe purchased by the Embankment Trustees had been placed, and to whom they belonged. If not obtainable, he suggested that a hose-pipe be bought, and permission secured from the Waterworks Co. to use their water in case of fire.-Mr. Thomas Evans thought Mr. Wright would go in for a fire escape.—Mr. Wright said the height of houses in the parish would not require it.- Mr. Lowrey thought this a very important matter for Hawarden.—The Council appointed Messrs. T. Wright, H. Swetenham, and J. Duckworth as a committee to enquire into the matter and report to the Council. FOOTPATHS. Mr. John Duckworth called attention to the footpath leading from Queen's Ferry-road to Mancot, and the bad state, and the inconvenient style and ditch crossing.—The Clerk said that they had to get the authority and sanction of the owners and tenants before anything could be done, and proposed writing to the parties concerned. AN ABSENTEE. The Clerk stated one of the elected councillors (Mr. Moulton) had not signed the declaration, and had not attended the Council meetings for the last six months, and another required to be elected in his place.—It was agreed to draw Mr. Moulton's attention to his non-attendance for the six months, and that at the next meeting his seat would be declared vacant. BUCKLEY DISTRICT. A special meeting was held in the Mill-lane Schoolroom on Wednesday evening, Mr. G. A. Parry presiding over a full attendance. Mr. Catherall (chairman of the Finance Com- mittee), moved "That a rate of lB. 3d. in the £ be levied on houses and 3d. on land, to cover the estimated expenditure up to the 25th March, 1899, as follows :-Repairs of roads, materials, &c., R370 4s.; sewers and drains, 225; oost of first election, 932 7s.; salaries of officers, 9189 19s. 4d.; establishment, £50; contingencies, £ 50; printing, stationery, seal, &c., £ 70; total, X789 10s. 4d.; received from Local Government Board for formation of Council, &c., JE42 10s.— £ 745 Os. 4d."— Mr. John Taylor seconded, and it was carried unanimously. The clerk read a letter received from Messrs. G. Watkinson and Sons, Limited, Buckley collieries, requesting the permission of the council to repair the bridge over their Elm sidings, and to divert the traffic while so doing. Mr. J. Dunn proposed, and Mr. Peter Williams seconded, that full power be delegated to the Roads Committee to view the plans of the pro- posed alterations, and to pass the same if they thought suitable. Carried unanimously. The clerk read a letter received from the Local Government Board relative to the com- plaint of Mr. John Roberts, Bodfari (agent for Colonel Messham), with regard to the nuisance existing in Liverpool-road. A long discussion took place upon the sewage scheme submitted by Mr. Eayres, Birmingham, and finally Mr. Lamb moved, and Mr. Davies seconded, That a scheme for draining Buckley as a whole district only be considered.' Eleven members voted for the Proposal, and the remaining four declined to vote either way.- X, TVed' a.nd Mr' Roberts seconded, lhat Mr. Eayres b6 asked to come down &nd meet the Council in committee, to consider whether his estimated cost of £ 11840 could not be reduced." Carried unanimously.—-The Clerk reported that Mr. Peers, of Manchester, the electrical engineer engaged by the Council, bad been over the district on Wednesday, Oct. 12th, and would prepare and send in his report as soon as possible with regard to electric lighting.

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TERRIBLE SHIPPING DISASTER. .0 OVER 100 LIVES LOST. The Press Association's Falmouth corres- pondent reports the foundering of the Atlantic Transport Company's passenger steamer Mohegan, and the loss of over 100 lives. She went ashore between the Manacles and Lowlands in a heavy sea, and an east-south-easter blowing. All the Falmouth tugs went to the scene of the disaster, but could not get near the vessel. The Porthonstock lifeboat saved about thirty, and re-launched. One lady died after being landed. SURVIVOR'S NARRATIVE, PITIFUL SCENES. The Press Association's Falmouth correspon- dent has interviewed George Maule, of New York, one of the survivors. He is an employe of the Atlantic Transport Company, and states: The Mohegan left London on Thursday, and all went well until about seven last evening. The majority of the pas- sengers were at dinner, and the vessel was going full speed, when suddenly there was a loud crash, and we found the steamer was on the rocks. Orders were immediately given to lower the boats. The crew behaved like heroes. The captain stood on the bridge, and the greatest order prevailed among the officers and crew. The steamer immediately began to settle down. Meanwhile two boats were launched, the women being sent away first. The vessel filled rapidly, and I secured a life belt, and jumped overboard in company with Mr. Couch, chief officer, who, when in the water, made me take off my coat and boots. When I was leaving the vessel a little girl begged me in the most piteous terms to save her, as she did not want to die yet. I was, however, powerless to help her. I caught hold of a floating plank, and to this I clung for seven and a half hours, when I was picked up almost exhausted by the tug Penguin, of Falmouth." Maule is unable to explain how the accident occurred. It was a very clear night, and it was only the second voyage of the vessel, and her first voyage after being renamed. She was formerly called the Cleopatra. Capt. Griffiths, who commanded her, was an experienced sailor, and the Commodore of the line. The Mohegan went down in twenty minutes. A message from Porthonstock states that sixteen of the crew have been found alive on the rocks. There were about 150 persons drowned. The funnel and masts of the vessel are above water. THE RESCUE WORK. A special correspondent of the Plymouth Evening Herald, at St. Keverne, Corn- wall, telegraphs that the first work of rescue was effected by the Porthon- stock Lifeboat, which brought in 28 persons. Twenty of these were the crew, and the remainder passengers, four or five being ladies. At five o'clock on Saturday morn- ing the lifeboat again arrived with 16 more persons, one being a lady. They were in the most pitiable condition. Some were badly knocked about on the rocks.. There were 180 persons aboard the Mohegan, and of these about 45 have been landed at Porthonstock. THE SAVED. Among the passengers saved are Mr. and Mrs. Pemberton, their two children, Miss Regan (their nurse), Miss Noble, of Baltimore, Miss Compton Smith, Miss M. Roudebursh. The crew saved are John Adams (a greaser), John Metechnie (greaser), James C. Smith (sixth engineer), Richard Mensell (water tender), Alfred Warren (donkeyman), Robert Watson (tender), F. Nicklin (steward), H. Sullivan (fireman), McFarlane (boy), Frank Huntley, Walter Whitehead, and Thomas Nicholls (able seamen), J. Wigginson (steward's cook), William Bredenberg (boatswain's mate), A. McWhitter (second cook), G. W. Thurlow (fireman), James Ward (cattleman), and Thos. Moore (fireman). The Chief Coastguardsman at Corerack says he noticed the Mohegan was pursuing a dangerous course, and he fired a rocket to warn her, and presently danger signals were sent up from the steamer.

CHOLMONDELEY. THE LATE MR. ROBERT BRASSEY.—The interment of the late Mr.R. Brasseytook place on Thursday, in the family burial place at Bicker- ton Church, the service being performed, owing to the indisposition of the vicar of Bickerton, by the Rev. J. D. Scott, vicar of Bickley-cum- Cholmondeley.

MALPAS. RIVER POLLUTION.—On Wednesday, at Wrexham County Court, before Sir Horatio Lloyd, Mr. Trubshaw, Malpas, applied on behalf of the Malpas Rural District for an order under the Prevention of Pollution of Rivers Act, 1876. against George Williamson, Mollington, near Chester, to restrain him from allowing sewage to be discharged into the Wych Brook, and for a penalty of X50 for every dry, after which the order was made, if the sewage was still allowed to flow into the brook. His Honour made the order asked for, with costs on the higher scale.

CLOTTON. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF REcfFABITICS. The quarterly meeting of the Mid-Cheshire District was held on Tuesday, at the Primitive Methodist School, Clotton. Bro. W. H. Shaw, D.C.R., of Winsford, was in the chair, supported by the colleagues Bros. T. H. Langford, P.D.C.R., John Chrimes, D.T., William Dutton, D.S., and Arthur Baskerville.—A letter of sympathy was ordered to be sent to the D.D.R., absent through illness. Delegates attended from the following places: Tarporley, George Booth; Weaverham, David Forster; Winsford, W. H. Shaw; Moulton, not represented; Win- cham, Edward Littler: Middlewich, Alfred Latham; Hatton. William Done; Tarvin, T. H. Langford; Northwich, William Thompson; Hartford, Thomas Birtwhistle Barrow, George Lanceley, Littler; Over, Richard Plumbley; Clotton, Thomas Crawford; Whitegate, Thos. McFall; Davenham, Robert Hinde; Goostrey, delegate sick Lostock, George Barker; Acton, James Brocklehurst; Barnton, John Fogg; Winnington, Harry Hodgkinson; Crowton, George Newall; the total number of members reported being 1,749, 46 having entered during the quarter. The meeting decided to assist all in its power the Manley branch of the Kelsall Tent in obtaining their rights as members of the tent. It was decided to invite the High Secretary of the Order down to the next District Meeting, to be held at Whitegate.

TARPORLEY. DEATH OF MRS. MANN.—We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Felicia Jane Mann, of Bowmere Lodge, Tarporley, the widow of the late Mr. William Thompson Mann, J.P., who in his younger days was connected with the firm of ironfounders, Messrs. Faucett, Prestons, and Co., of Liverpool, and whose works of charity are in evidence in Liverpool and Tarporley to-day. Since Mr. Mann's death in 1887 Mrs. Mann almost entirely resided at Tarporley, and was well known for her munificent charities also for the deep interest she took in everything connected with Tarporley and neighbourhood. Her health had been failing for some months. The death took place at Bowmere Lodge, on Sunday night, at the age of 76 years. The funeral took place on Wednesday, at the Parish Church, and was largely attended by her relatives and many personal friends, including Captain the Hon. Baillie Hamilton, Mr. Cross, Mr. Frederick Houghton, Captain Griffith. Captain Gordon, Mr. Gordon Houghton, Mr. James "It.r \1 r. 'I T't y-r Marshall JBrooKS, mr. n. tiaigli, Mr. W. Blain, Mr. A. Blain, Mr. E. Wynne Griffith, Mr. Howard Deane, Mr. Harboard, the Managers of the four schools, churchwardens and sides- men of St. Helen's, St. Cross, St. Thomas, and St. Paul's. The past churchwardens of St. Helen's (the Parish Church), flower show committee, Sunday school teachers, day school teachers, Ac. Mrs. Mann took great interest in and generously supported the Parish Church and schools. The clergy who officiated were the Rev. W. O. M. Hughes (rector), the Rev. E. W. Evans, vicar of Little Budworth, the Rev. Frederick Clifton Smith, and the Rev. P. Pownall Lafone, vicar of Ambleside. The following clergy were also present:-The Rev. T. J. Evans, vicar of Tarvin; the Rev. F. Cory, Duddon; and the Rev. Tudor Evans, Witton. The service was fully choral, the hymns 'Christ will gather in His Own' and Peace, perfect peace,' were sung, and her favourite hymn Saviour again to Thy dear name we raise' was sung at the graveside. A very large number of wreaths were sent by relatives, friends, and servants, and the children of the National Day Schools.

Much harm is done daily I by the excessive consumption of cheap confectioneries H and chocolates of inferior quality, doubtful taste, and H doubtful composition. H Why not abstain from these altogether, and B substitute the digestible, wholesome B Van Houten's Chocolate I (for Eating), I which is of delicious flavor, and cheapest in the end ? H Sold in the following shapes:— B Croquettes, in tins 5Jd. per tin. B 2 Drops, in tins 5Jd. per tin. B Tablets 5^d. each. B Bars Id. each. B This product ranks among the existing brands of B chocolate as Van Houten's Cocoa does amono- the fl cocoas: it is the most delicious in flavor and the most B economical in use. B :r'

LITTLE BUD WORTH. CLOTHING CLUB.—On Friday the annual sale of goods to the members of the Oulton Park Clothing Club was held in the schools, when five salesmen from Messrs. Oakes and Griffiths, Chester, were busily employed from nine o'clock till late in the afternoon. The club has slightly increased during the last year, there being now 146 members on the books. A plentiful supply of soup and bread was dispensed in the top schoolroom, the gift of Lady Grey Egerton, who was present through- out the morning.

NANTWICH. SERIOUS FARM FIRE. A disastrous con- flagration occurred on Friday morning on the farm of Mr. Joseph Crewe, of Wybun- bury. The Nantwich fire engines were called at four o'clock, and when they arrived two new Dutch barns, each about 50 yards long, had become involved. Both buildings, with the whole of the season's produce, com- prising many tons of hay, straw, and threshed wheat, and the stabling and shippons were destroyed. A number of fowls were roasted alive. The loss, estimated at over X2,000, is covered by insurance in the Equitable Man- chester office. The farm belongs to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners.

GRESFORD. SUNDAY LOITERING. Considerable stir has been caused by the police taking the names of a number of young men who have been breaking the new bye-laws by loitering on a Sunday night round the church gates, and it is to be hoped that the warning administered will have a good effect, as the matter was becoming a nuisance. LIGHTING OF THE VILLAGIM.-This question is being discussed seriously at last, and it will be put before the next Parish Council, to see if it is not possible to have the lamps already erected lighted each evening, as except the lamps belonging to and maintained by Mr. James Lee and Mr. Thomas Gregory, the village is in total darkness.

EASTHAN. EVENING CLASSES.—The Eastham Technical Instruction Committee in connection with the County Council have decided to organise two classes this winter instead of one as heretofore. The first class, which is a choral class, met in the schoolroom on Monday evening. Unfor- tunately through the inclemency of the weather the attendance was not quite so large as expected. The decided advantage of this class is that students attending the choral class may avail themselves of lessons in the elements of music and in sight singing from notes at the elementary class. The second class, which is one for the study of Pitman's Shorthand, met in the schoolroom on Tuesday evening, and the large attendance of youths and young men indicates very plainly that the committee have selected a very popular and suitable subject for study. It is to be hoped that both classes will meet with the success which they deserve, so that the committee may be amply repaid for their labours, and encouraged to put forth if necessary greater efforts in the future.

HELSBY. EVENING CLASSES.—The evening classes held under the auspices of the Literary and Scientific Society, have been so poorly attended that the managers have very reluctantly been compelled to close them for the winter. CYCLE PARADE.—Owing to several of the collecting boxes not having been brought in on the night of the parade, the committee were unable to announce officially the winners of prizes for the largest collection, which have since been made known as follows:—Largest collection by lady, Miss M. Harding, Helsby, £ 1 2s. 9d. Largest collection by gentleman, Mr. F. Tweedale, Helsby, 13s. 8jd. Largest collection by girl under 16. Miss Minnie Corker, Helsby, El ad. Oid.. Largest collection by a boy under 16, Master H. Suett, of Runcorn, 7s. lid. Miss Dutton. of Chester, who ran Miss Harding a very close race for the ladies' prize, is deserving of special mention. The committee and club are very grateful to those outsiders who helped so much to make the parade the success it was.

TARVIN. CURIOUS FIRE: A CYCLE LAMP TO BLAME.— On Tuesday evening a fire occurred at the George and Dragon Hotel. It appears that the barmaid had been cycling, and placed the machine, with lamp lighted, in the kitchen. By some means, the lamp exploded, and the tyres of the cycle got on fire, and were completely destroyed. A quantity of clothing was also gnited, but with a good supply of water the landlord, Mr. Williamson, extinguished the flames. The cycle was a hired one. DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR. SAMUEL ROW- "ND.-Pn Saturday the funeral of the late Mr. Samuel Rowland, father of Mr. Henry Rowland, took place at Tarvin Churchyard. Deceased, who was in his 90th year, was in his younger days a successful agriculturist, but of late lived a retired life. Among the relatives present were Mr. H. Rowland, Mr. S. Rowland, Mr. T. Rowland, Mr. and Mrs. Hulse, &c. The bearers were four of deceased grandsons. The burial service was read by the Rev. J. T. Evans, vicar of Tarvin. DEATH OF MRS. EMMA Ciaixics.-It is with regret that we record the death of Mrs. Emma Crimes, wife of Mr. George Crimes, which took place after a short illness on Monday. The deceased lady, who was born at Tarvin in 1840, was the only daughter of the late Mr. Joseph Jackson, boot manufacturer., She was well known and highly esteemed in the village and district. The deceased leaves a widower, six sons, and one daughter to mourn their loss. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at Thornton Churchyard. The chief mourners were Mr. George Crimes (widower), Messrs William, Joseph, Arthur, Thomas, George, and Charles Crimes (sons), Miss Sarah Crimes (daughter), and Messrs. James and Joseph Jackson (brothers). TECHNICAJ INSTRUCTION.—A committee meet- ing in connection with technical instruction was held on Thursday evening in the parish room, the Vicar presiding. The meeting was called to consider the most useful subjects for the benefit of the young people of the village. The instruction is supplied by the County Council Technical Committee tree of charge. The Chairman explained that the money did not come out of the rates, but from a fund dis- tributed throughout England to all county councils for that purpose, the fund being the tax on spirits for the Compensation Bill, which was never put into force. The subjects fixed upon by the committee were music and dress- making. The following were appointed a work- ing committee to put forward the movement:— Messrs. A. H. Shurroek, T. Fellows, J. Leach, J. Lloyd, T. H. Langford, W. Wilkes, G. Gunhery, J. Lea, J. Smith, and T. Barker (secretary), and Dr. T. Moreton, and Admiral McClure.

NORTHOP. GIFT FROM MR. BAKKES.—Mr. J. Eldon Bankes, of Soughton Hall, Northop, has offered the gift of a piece of land as an addition to i Northop churchyard.

ELLESMERE PORT. VIOLENT SCENE.—At the Chester Castle Petty Sessional Occasional Court, on Wednesday, before Mr. J. Pover and Mr. George Dickson, a Spanish sailor named Emmanuel Louis Prera was charged with being drunk and disorderly on board the vessel Natal, now lying in the pontoon dock at Ellesmere Port. Antonio Petricio, mate of the vessel, deposed to a dis- orderly scene having taken place on the vessel on Tuesday afternoon, owing to the prisoner, who went ashore without permission, having become drunk. There were seven Spaniards on board, and the captain ordered the prisoner to desist in his conduct and proceed with his work, but the prisoner refused, and was discharged.— Police-constable John Waite, of Eilesmere Port, said that in consequence of what happened on the vessel he was summoned by the captain, and removed the prisoner, who behaved like a madman when being removed to the police station. The prisoner had caused a great dis- turbance among the Spanish sailors. The magistrates remanded the prisoner for the attendance of the captain and an interpreter.— He was again brought up on Thursday, when he admitted his guilt, and was fined 2s. 6d. and the costs, the magistrates stating that as the prisoner was a foreigner, they would deal leniently with him. They hoped prisouer would return to his ship and behave better in future.

«. FRODSHAM. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.—The 14th session of this society in connection with Trinity Chapel, Frodsham, was opened on Wednesday, in the Victoria Lecture Hall, with a social evening, the Rev. J. R. Hargreaves presiding. The programme consisted of vocal and instrumental music, Herr J. F. Leopold being solo violinist, and Mrs. Leopold solo pianist, songs being given by members and friends. PROPOSED MUSICAL SOCIETY.—A meeting of those interested in music was held in the National Girls' Schoolroom on Tuesday evening, the vicar (the Rev. H. B. Blogg, M.A.) pre- siding.—The Chairman stated the reason for the convening of the meeting, viz., to consider the advisability or otherwise of forming another musical society in the town. There had been several in past years, he said, but, owing to a lack of interest and enthusiasm on the part of the inhabitants, each had eventually been abandoned.—The Rev. W. Coulston said he had canvassed the district, and from bis enquiries it seemed that a musical society for the winter months was required, and he cer- tainly believed if once commenced it would succeed. He had already had 35 promises.— It was resolved, on the motion of Mr. C. Linaker, jun., seconded by the Rev. W. Coulston, that a society be formed. The Rev. W. Coulston was appointed hon. secretary, and Mr. Kennedy hon. treasurer. The question of con- ductor was left in the hands of the committee, which was constituted as follows :-Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. J. Davies, Miss J. Linaker, Miss Ethel Pollard, Messrs. L. Margerison, C. Linaker, and F. Boston.

NESTON. ACCIDENT TO A NAVVY.—Jonathan Fewtrell, a young married man living in Parkgate-road, Neston, met with a serious accident on Wednes- day while engaged upon the railway improve- ments near Bromborough Station. Excavations were being made by one of the steam navvies, and Fewtrell's special duty was to spragg' the wheels of the empty wagons as they came down the siding to the navvy,' and to bring them within reach of the latter, so that the contents of its monster paw could be discharged into them. He was in the act of 'spragging' a wheel and the gigantic arm of the navvy was being swung over his head on its way to the wagon, when a portion of its contents fell out and struck Fewtrel down. He was at once removed in a cab to his home at Neston, and Doctors Blunden and Yeoiaan, who were quickly in attendance, found that he was .suffering from a fracture of the inner bone of the right leg. It it expected that the injured man will be com- pensated under the provisions of the new Act. This is believed to be the first case that has arisen in this district. BAZAAR AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—A successful bazaar was held in the lecture room attached to the Presbyterian Church, Neston, on Thursday. The bazaar originated with the congregations attending the Presbyterian Church, the Neston Mission Hall, and the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Little Neston, for the purpose of raising a fund for renovating the Parkgate Hall, which is used as a Mission- room, and for general expenses in connection with other religious work carried on by the three bodies. The proposal was enthusiasticallv recei- ved, and a large band of workers was quickly en- listed in the good cause. The lecture-room was completely transformed by the wealth of decoration lavished upon it. The bazaar was opened by Mr. T. Matheson, J.P., Bromborough, and a cordial vote of thanks was afterwards passed to him on the motion of the Rev. R. J. Stephenson (Heswall), seconded by Mr. W. Tranter. A good business was done during the day. Songs given at intervals by Mrs. Porritt, Miss Tranter, and Mr. Sharp, and several instrumental items (piano and violin) by the Misses Frost, were a charming feature in the proceedings. The stallholders, &c., were as under: Miss Bowing, Miss Nellie Matthews, Mrs. G. Stafford, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Ashley, Miss Ethel Birch, Mrs. Cawkett, Miss Jeanie Gilchrist, Miss Spence, Miss Tranter, Mrs. Porritt, Miss Pritchard, Miss Norman, Miss Sharp, Miss McColl, Miss Maggie Briscoe, Miss Jones (Raby), and Miss May Scott; treasurer, Mrs. Davy, assisted by Miss Lottie Stafford; entrance treasurers, Miss Stafford and Mr. Sharp; bran pies, Miss May Briscoe; bran pies, Miss Matthews; stereoscopic views, Miss Dorothy Matthews; refreshment stall, Mrs. Lloyd, assisted by Miss Connie Smith, Mrs. Kirkwood. Miss Elsie Birch, Mrs. Begg, Miss Jones, Mrs. Briscoe, Miss Jessie Briscoe. The Rev. J. Towert was also present, and took an active part in the proceedings. The bazaar was con- tinued on Friday.

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