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THE ADVENT OF SUMMER.
THE ADVENT OF SUMMER. Th&t the very agreeable change in the atmos- pheric conditions of late has been hailed with much pleasure sil round is self-evident after the long spell of wet and sunless weather. But as the case stands it is somewhat puzzling to determine jubt where we are in the year, whether spring is still with us or whether we have entered on summer. According to the almanac makers, summer begins on June 22nd, but if that be so, "mid" -summer- two days later-certainly seems a misnomer. At any rate it is something to be thankful for that, frcm present appearances at least, we are away from the cheerless and disappointing season we have been recentlv passing through. Paradoxical as it may seem the winter has been mild, yet the time has proved quite a record of low temperatures. Vegetation of all kinds has proved this, and, at the san e time, the way in which it has responded to the recent more genial atmosphere and sunshine may be described as phenomenal. While, however, we are thankful for small mercies, it is to be regretted that much of the damage done is irrecoverable. The dry weather has enabled a good deal of lee-way to be made up in preparation for root-seeding. Man- gold sowing must be nearly completed by this time, and preparation for swedes and turnips should be well on. Dairy farmers, too, are greatly relieved at the prospect of an abundance of grass keep, and the turning out of milking stock has at last become pretty general. A further "sign of the times" is to be noticed in the advertised meetings of the various agricultural societies, prominent among which is that of the Royal, at Willesden, next month. HAYMAKING. It seems rather superlative at this time of the day to offer farmers hints on haymaking, but the Board of Agriculture evidently do not regard the subject of such light importance as to be beneath notice. They have accordingly issued a leaflet telling farmers of the time to cut grass, the manner of cutting, and "making" the hay. To an old agriculturist the major portion of the information conveyed is scarcely new, but a hint or two contained in the paragraph on the ■'manner of cutting" may be appreciated:—"In the case of meadow hay, the crop can hardly be cut too close to the ground, but with rotation hay it is found that red clover produces more after- math if the first crop has not been cut too close, and, especially so, if_very sunny weather occurs when the orown of the root has recently been exposed. It is contended that red clover is most permanent, and the aftermath is bettor, when the crop is cut by the scythe than where the mowing machine is employed. This result has been ascribed to the cut surface made by the scythe being somewhat oblique and so running off the rain, whereas the cut of the machine is per- fectly horizontal, allowing the rain to enter and to rot the root, but it is probable that the greater length of the stubble generally left by the scythe is the true cause." THE PRICE OF MEAT. Some considerable apprehension exists on the part of householders and others as to the effect of the scare concerning the Argentine cattle trade is likely to have on the price of meat in this country. But sc far as can be gleaned at present there appears to be no cause for anxiety. It is true that more than one vessel ha, been dis- covered with foot-and-mouth disease on board, but. thanks to the vigilance of the authorities, these have been amply and effectively dealt with, and for one vessel that has contained infection, two or more have entered our ports at Birken- head, Liverpool, and Deptford that have been passed as having a clean bill of health, tho animals being of course slaughtered at the port of debarka-ticn, some of the cargoes being described as being made up of animals in fine condition." With the "scare" before them, however, the butchers and dealers, as business men. have been looking about them for fresh sources of supply, and to a certain extent the situation has been met from Russia, whence an eperimental cargo of chilled meat has arrived at the London Smithfield. The cattle were killed and chilled in Russia, the carcases being dressod whole, as calves are in this country. Shipped at Riga, they were landed at Millwall, put into cold storage, and prepared for the market. Experts prOll-cuace this meat good, in bright condition, and fine third-rate beef, equal to Argentine chilled beef. When put on the market, the wholesale price was 2s. 5d. a stone of 81b., which would allow it to be retailed in poor neighbourhoods, to which it was suited, as prices ranging from 6d. a lb. for the better etiti down to a, low as 2d. a lb. It is believed, and indeed hoped, that the cargo will prove the pioneer of many others, but much will depend on the regularity of steamship facilities. A well-known authority on these matters says the prices of genuine English meat may be in- creased, also New Zealand, but in the end it will cheapen moat to the masses. IRISH BUTTER AND EGGS. In the House of Commons, a few days since, Mr. Jcyce asked the Irish Chief Secretary whether the attention of the Department of Agri- culture had been drawn to the fact that low- grade American butters were being packed in Irish firkins and sold in the Manchester district, as Irish firkin butter; that ordinary lump butter was being packed in creamery boxes and sold in England as Irish pure centrifugal creams or creamery butter; and that foreign eggs were being packed in Irish cases and sold as Ir,sh; and, if so, would he state what steps the Department intended to take to stop these practices.—Mr. Wyndham, in reply, said: Representations have been made, but they are cf too general a char- acter to enable the Department to take action. If definite particulars are supplied in any case in which the provisions of the Merchandise Marks Act are alleged to have been contravened, the Department will take immediate action and pres; it vigorously.—Mr. Flavin asked if the Depart- ment had no inspectors to investigate these matters.—Mr. Wyndham said they had inspectors, but he wanted information from these who had definite knowledge of the faots themselves. EXPERIMENTAL AGRICULTURE. Under the title of Manunal and Other Agri- cultural Experiments," the Board of Agriculture have issued an interesting pamphlet, the object of which is to make known the plans submitted to the Board by the Agricultural Education Association, for joint action at the various colleges of England and Wales. It is proposed that trials at the different institutions should be made as follows:—"The manurial necessities of soils; manuring of meadow land, rye grass and clover, swedes, potatoes, wheat and oats; the manuring of a live course rotation beginning with beans; the manurial value of roots, etc., fed on land, and of cotton cake the prevention of finger and toe, and the residual value of manures." It is generally accepted from a com- monsense point of view that every agriculturist of standing, if he takes an intelligent interest in his business and has time at his disposal, could note the effects of different applications and com- municate anything worth sending to the agri- cultural centre of his district, and so contribute to the stock of knowledge sought to be elicited and made known. The preface to the pamphlet in question points out that this class of work has undergone great extension, chiefly as the result of the funds placed at the disposal of county councils. It is argued that "most of the field work of recent years is demonstrational rather than experimental, and, in fact, from the educational point of view, is closely analogous to the practical illustrations which are a usual ac- companiment of instruction in chemistry or physios. Such demonstrations are designed not to discover new principles but to exemplify old ones. Their purpose is to supply practical illus- trations or object lessons of the results of certain proce-ses, and as each year brings new students, or interests a new set of farmers in the work, so should the same typical object lessons be provided for their instruction." The field for original research is by no means exhausted, and doubtless much remains to be discovered that will repay investigation. DRESSING FOR WARBLE FLY. Now is the time par excellence for every breeder and owner of cattle to be prepared to meet attacks by this insidious pest, which we are told on good authority causes on an average some- thing like £ 4,000,000 worth of damage to the hides of animals in this country. Everyone knows we have in our midst an educational establish- ment at Bunbury, which during a number of years at this season has effected, and no doubt will continue to effect, incalculable good through its pupils, properly directed and supervised, exercising their powers on the herds of cattle in their own particular neighbourhood. But a knowledge of remedies cannot be too widely spread, especially in a oounty like Chester, so largely dependent on its cattle. In this con- nection, therefore, the recipe supplied through a leaflet issued by the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ireland, may be acoeptable to many readers of this column. It is this: To prevent the egg-laying by the female fly, which cause, all the mischief, farmers are reoommended to apply once a week, from May 1 till the end of summer, the following mixture to the back, loins and ribs of the cattle—Train oil, 1 quart; spirits of tar, 4oz.; flower of sulphur. 4oz. On the principle of the "stitch in time," the work should be begun at once now that the brighter weather is upon us and likely to bring out the fly in numbers. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. The Board of 'Agriculture have appointed Professor E. Ray Lancaster, M.A., L.L.D., F.R.S., to be an additional member of the De- partmental Committee appointed to investigate experimentally and to report on certain questions connected with the dipping and treatment of h e (,,o. It is mentioned, in connection with tho forth- coming Royal Agricultural Show, that the Great Western, the London and North-Western, and the Metropolitan District Railway Companies have arranged special travelling facilities at re- duoed fares over their respeotive lines from their London and other stations not exceeding eighty miles from the show ground. ° I
MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE.
MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE. The King has approved the appointment of the Earl of Onslow, G.C.M.G., to be President of the Board of Agriculture, in succession to the late Mr. R. W. Hanbury. Lord Onslow, who was born in March, 1853, and succeeded his grand-uncle in October, 1870, as fourth Earl, was appointed a Lord-in-Waiting to Queen Victoria in 1880, and held a similar otiice from 1886 to 1887. In the latter year lie was a delegate to the Sugar Bounties Conference, and he tilled the position of vice-president of the Colonial Conference in the same year, having been appointed Under Secretary for the Colonies. From 1888 to 1889 he was Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade, and in the Litter year was appointed by Lord Salisbury as Govenioj and Commander-in- Chief of New Zealand. Lord Onslow returned to England in 111m, and in 1895 he was selected as Under Secretary for India, holding that otiice until after the general election of lUOO, when he was again chosen as Under Secretary for the Colonies, a position which now becomes vacant on his promo- tion to the Board of Agriculture.
ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY…
ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY « The 64th anniversary general meeting of governors and members of the Royal Agricultural Society was held on Friday at Hanover-square, London, Sir Nigel Kingscote, in the absence of the Prince of Wales, presiding. The President of the Board of Agriculture (Lord Onslow) said he wished to express, on behalf of the society, their deep gratitude to the Prince of Wales for the great honour he had done the society during the past year in filling the office of president. (Hear, hear.) He was going to ask the society to elect as their president a nobleman whose name had been known to that society ever since its birth and in- fancy, and that was the Earl of Derby The Earls of Derby had always been associated with the formation of all that was of interest to agriculture, and everything that conduced to the prosperity of the country. The present holder of that title was a munificent donor to the funds of the association he was a large and inteljigent; landowner in the North and other parts of England and had filled a num- ber of high offices of State, both in this country and in the Colonies, with great* credit to himself and with advantage to all parts of the Empire. He felt that in asking the memi,er, to make the Earl of Derby their president for the ensuing year they were not conferring any favour upon him, but rather that the noble earl by accepting the post was con- ferring a favour upon the association in which they were all so deeply interested. Mr. Clare Sewell Read seconded the motion, which was passed unanimously. The Earl of Derby thanked the members for the high honour they bad done him in electing him as their president for the enuing year. He had long taken an interest in agricultural matters, but though the opportunities were not so great as they used to 1)0, still they were sufficiently various to enable him to come almost daily in touch with those who were concerned in the pursuit of that important industry. That society was on the brink of a new departure, the policy of which he would not then venture to discuss, but as it had been adopted he trusted that it would be cordially supported by the society. (Hear, hear.) The Secretary read the report, which stated that satisfactory progress was being made with the arrangements for the annual exhibition, which will be held in the society's new permanent showyard, between Willesden and Ealing, from June 23 to 27. The total amount of the prize list was £ 7,975, of which £ 1 313 had been contributed by the various Breed Societies. On the motion of Sir W. Vincent, the report was adopted. Sir E. Verney asked the Council to take up the matter of meteorological forecasts. In America, 42,000 farmers were informed every day, free of ex- pense, of the probable weather of that day, and he thought that our farmers should have a similar service. The Chairman said the suggestion would be con- sidered by the Council. It was a bigger question than that Society could enter into, but his noble friend, the President of the Board of Agriculture, I would probably take up the matter. It was more for a Government Department than a Society like that to take up a question which was of so much importance to the nation. (Hear, hear.)
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LOCAL WINNERS AT PitzscoT. -At the 19th annual show of the Prescot and District Agricultural Society on Thursday, Mr. Charles Bell, of Norley Hall, won the prize for shire stallion, to be registered or eligible for Shire Stud Book. Messrs. Dodd and Sons Mollington, large white Yorkshire pigs took a first, two seconds, two thuds and one reserve prizes, for which there was keen competi- tion. Mr. J. Jefferson, Peel Hall, secured a prize with his boar. A CRKWK FARMER AND His MILK.-At Wednes- bury on Tuesday, James Holt, farmer, Haughton, near Crewe, who was charged with selling milk from which eleven per cent. of cream had been abstracted, complained that his genuine milk had been tampered with when being consigned on the railway between Haugbton and Wednesbury. On arrival at the latter station the County Inspector took samples of the milk one of which was found to be deficient. There being no proof that the milk had been tampered with, de ajndant was Sned jElO. DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SHow.-A meeting of the residents of Rhyl and district interested in agriculture was held at Rhyl on Tuesday for the purpose of considering the ques- tion of inviting the Denbighshire and Flintshire Agricultural Society to hold their annual show in Rhyl in 1904. Mr. A. L. Clews, vice-chairman of the Council, presided. It was stated that a condi- dition of the acceptance of the invitation was that a free site should be provided, and that a subscrip- tion list of not less than B150 should be guaranteed. —Mr. Conwy Bell said that ever since the society was established sixty years ago the show had always been a success in Rhyl, and there was no question as to being able to provide the necessary guarantee. —On the proposition of Mr. A. Foulkes (Abergele), seconded by Mr. H. P. Williams, it was unanimously resolved to invite the society to hold its show in Rhyl in 1904. THE WIRRAL AND BIRKENHEAD SHOW. — This fixture will be held in the new permanent showyard at Bebington, near Birkenhead, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, June 17, 18, and 19. The prizes offered exceed P,2,500 in 559 classes. The entries close as follows :—Machinery, implements, &c., pigs, sheep, cattle, horses, cheese, butter, and egsrs. May 23 post; pigeons, poultry, and dogs, May 30th post; leapers and horticulture, June 6th post There are seven classes for pigs (open), prizes up to E6. Sheep (open) have eleven classes, prizes 1:4, £3, and C2. In the cattle section there are five open classes for shorthorns, prizes chiefly klo, Et;, and C3, and five district classes dairy cattle (open) have three classes, prizes R8: £6, C4, and;C2; Channel Islands (open) four classes, prizes up to £ 5. Shire horses (open) have nine classes, prizes £10, jE6, and 3, and k8, k5, and E2 three district classes are given for shires. There are 12 classes for agricultural horses, prizes up to £ 6. Hunters (open) have seven classes, prizes up to k8 hackneys (open) ten classes, prizes 4;10, k6, £ 3, and £8, Bo, and £ 3. There are twelve classes for harness horses (open), prizes up to B10 four classes for hacks or riding horses (open), and numerous local classes for harness. Leapers (open) have four classes, the prizes being E25, £10, and 95, and P,15, Clo, and k5. Throughout the sections there are numerous valuable champion and special prizes, challenge bowls, of the value of 100 guineas and 50 guineas, gold and silver medals, &c. A full schedule is given for dogs, poultry, pigeons, cheese, butter, eggs, horticulture, &c. AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATION SOCIETY.-The annual general meeting of this society was held on Tuesday at the Westminster Palace Hotel. Mr. R. A. Yerburgh, M.P., president, in the chair. Among these present were the Eail of Stamford, Mr. Laurence Hardy, M.P., Mr. W. FitzHerbert Brockholes, Miss Edith Bradley (warden of Lady Warwick Hostel), Mr. E. O. Greening, Mr. H. C. Fairfax Cholmeley, Mr. J. Nugent Harris (secretary) and others.—The Chairman moved the adoption of the report and balance sheet, which was taken as read. In doing so he paid a tribute to the late President of the Board of Agriculture, who brought to his work freedom from routine and trammels of red tape and great originality of mind. No Minister had done so much to advocate the interests of agriculture, and his death was not only a loss to agriculture, but to the community at large. Mr. Hanbury was the first to recognise that by co-operative societies the best means might be found to lift agriculture from the rut in which it had so long lain. With regard to the society, it was getting over the early impression that its members had an axe to grind. Organisations had now been established in 13 counties, and while last year 32 co-operative societies had joined, the society was also securing the interests of county councils, and educational and advisory work had been carried on. The year was a record of honest and useful work in its object of binding and federating the landowners together. On the question of railway rates, there was something to be said for the case of the railway companies, who asked that the goods should be properly packed and sent in bulk. The railway company was not a hereditary enemy of the agriculturist. The society had plenty of work before it, but the limit of its financial resources had been reached.—Mr. Fairfax Cholmeley seconded the report, which was adopted.—A vote of thanks to the president and officers was passed, on the motion of the Earl of Stamford and Mr. E. O. Greening.
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MISCHIEVOUS VISITORS AT EATON. 0 ANOTHER CASE OF FLOWER-PICKING. At Chester Castle Petty Sessions on Saturday, before Messrs. H. D. Trelawny and other magis- trates, two ladies, named Mrs. Sarah Winter- burn, Vicar's Cress, Chester, and Mi,s9 Nellie Wright, residing at Northampton, were charged with damaging flowers, the property of the Duke of Westminster, at Eccleston, on the 18th May, to the amount of Is. Mr. E. S. Giles, who prosecuted on behalf of the Duke, said the defendants, who both pleaded guilty, were found by P.C. Teanby close to the Park at Eccleston with gathered flowers in their possession. The flowers had been taken from a private wa5k loading past the Machine Lodge into the orchard opposite Eccleston Church. Tins form of depredation was becoming an intolerable nuisance on the Duke's estate, and although his Grace did not press for a heavy penalty, he hoped the magistrates would express their view with regard to the offence. Defendants went up the river and visited Eaton Park, and, either through thoughtlessness or ignorance, they destroyed tne very thing that the public wanted to enjoy. This offence had gone on for such a long time that the Hon. Cecil Parker eventually took steps to prevent it by issuing a printed notice and tixing notices at all the entrances to the Park. He caused a printed notice to be placed at the entrance to the landing-stage of the ,steamers and on the steamboats tnemselves. The captains of the steamers had orders not to allow persons on board who had flowers or shrubs in their pop- session. He (Mr. Giles) was authorised to say that unles, this wilful damage could be stopped there would be no alternative but to curtaill the privileges which the public enjoyed in Eaton Park. The Hon. Cecil T. Parker informed the magis- trates that in June, 1901, in consequence of constant damage to plants and flowers in the Park at the hands of visitors, he caused notices to be issued. There were two lioticei near the River-lane, but they did not seem ÍoQ. have the least effect, as he had seen people gathering flowers from underneath the notice-boards. The Duke did not wish for the imposition of an exemplary fine, but only desired that the public should know that the gathering of flower, on the estate would not be tolerated. P.C. Teanby said when defeiidanti saw him approaching them they dropped the flowers. They said they were not aware they were doing wrontr Paris' flowers, as they were outside the Mr. R. P. Bradbury, managing director to the Dee Steamboat Company, stated that notices in regard to damaging plants and flowers in the Park were placed on the landing-stages at Chester and Eccleston and on the steamer3. Defendants pleaded ignorance of havin- oom- mitted an offence, as they saw no notice°boards where they took the flowers. .The Chairman commented strongly Cn the Se ki Pm'ile?e> which the Duke gave to °' 5i' a°d in <»* was Imposed.
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II00LE URBAN COUNCIL. + DINNER BY THE CHAIRMAN TrIO popular chairman of the Hoole Urban Dis tnct Council (Mr. William Williams) on Friday evening entertained the members of the Council and a few friends at dinner at the Queen Hotel. The gathering proved most enjoyable in every respact. Mr. Williams, of course, occupied the chair, and among those present were Dr Butt Dr Wilhams, Messrs. W. H. Nightingale, T. Prescott., A. Watte, E. Williams. T. Woollam, C. Cooper, R. Pinnington, R. Cecil Davies, J. Taylor, W. J. Croydon, F. Coveney, A. E. Caldecutt, A. L. Wi. liarns, T. W. Chalton, T. Boughton, W. Leah Geo Dobson, C. J. N. Hutchinson, W. H. Davies E Meahng, J. Hewitt, J. T. Ball, H. Jacks,' G. Blmes. C. Atkin, etc. Oil the call of the Chairman tho loyal toasts were cordially pledged. Mr. Watts proposed "The Navy, Army and Auxiliary OlCes, remarking that he regarded the Ni"Vy as the mamtay of the country, and without them the Army would be of very little use for the aeiciice of the countiy. They would always look upon th" Navy as their first bulwark of safety. (Hear, hear.) They had had proof in the last few years of what the Army could do, and the sacri- neea the auxiliary forces had made gained them tno admiration ot tha country. (Applause.) Major R. Cecil Davies, in responding said there was no doubt that their first line of defence was the and the country always looked upon them when they were in a tight corner to help them to get out ot it. He hoped it would be a long time before the country listened to any agitation in favour of reducing the strength of the Navy. (Hoar, hear.) They had heard a lot of talk about Aimy reform, and all sorts of schemes had been put torward. His opinion, however, was that their Aimy was not half large enough. They had only to look back upon the late war to sea that the Army could fight and could also be humane. No w.r had been conducted on such humane prin- ciples. (Hear, hear.) The Volunteers could no longer be called feather-bed soldiers, for they had snewn by their patriotism and their willingness to volunteer for act.ve service that they were made of the right material. His only regret was that they iiad not a kind of conscription whereby it would be compulsory for every young man be- tween the ages of 17 and 20 to serve three years in the Volunteer forces. (Applause.) He should also like to see a greater capitation grant allowed the Volunteers. At the present time the capita- tion grant did not meet the expenses to which a Volunteer corps was put. Last year he had to araw upon the funds of his corps to the extent 01 I dbout i/50. Mr. Hutchinson, in giving "The Bishop and Clergy and Ministers ot all Denominations," said everyone would agree that the sermon the Bishop iocentiy preached on behalf of the Hoole schools was a very eloquent one. (Hear, hear.) oome of them might not be of opinion that the parson ought to be the ruling manager of a school, but lie thought they would all agree that the clergy of all denominations had done a wondertul lot of good with regard to education. (Hear, hear.) Air. r. Coveney, in acknowledging the toast, expressed his conv.ction that the ministers of all denominations were animated by one feeLnc, nanuly, the betterment of mankind. (Hear, hear.) Every one was trying to do his best for the cau,u he represented. Mr. A. K Caldecutt proposed "The Houses of Pailiament." He was otten astounded to hear people talking about doing away with the House of Lords. He did not think that they could recol- lect that if it had not been for the nobles in the time of King John that the country would never have had tiie Magna Charta. That ought not to be forgotten. (Hear, hear.) The House of Lords had always done very good service in protect.ng legislation from panic. They were a dignified body who looked at things from a much more solid view than frequently the House of Commons did. (Ap- plause.) Within his own experience in Chester, now extending over twenty years, he had come across two members of the House of Commons. Tiie first was Dr., now Sir Walter, Foster, who was a credit to any const.tuency, and was held in the highest esteem at th? present day. He was succeeded by Mr. Yerburgh, in whom they had something above the average member of Parlia- ment. (Hear, hear.) It was through the House of Commons that we enjoyed that freedom and protection that made life in this country more enjoyable than in any other country on the face of the earth. The House of Conunons always tried to do the best they could, whether the Liberals or the Unionists were in power, and we got the best legislation that any country in tho world could shew. (Applause.) Mr. C. Cooper responded m humorous terms. Mr. W. H. Davies proposed "Mrs. Williams and the Ladies" in a happy speech, in which he con- gratulated the chairman on having been selected lor the position of ruler of the Council wnich governad Hoole, and thereby having secured his advancement to a position which a recent benefi- cent Act had made open to the chairmen of d-striet couxic-Is. (Applause.) Dr. Butt replied in felicitous terms. Mr. Nightingale submitted "Our Worthy Chair- man and his Colleagues." It was to the credit of the Hoole Council that they never introduced politics into their deliberations. He was a mem- ber of the Council for 14 years, and he could testify to the good work they had done in Hoole He considered the Council had done a very wise thing in electing a practical man like Mr. Wil- Lams to the chair. (Applause.) Mr. Williams, who was warmly greeted, in responding said he was convinced the members of the lIoole Council were animated by the sincerest desire to do the very best they could for the dis- trict they represented. He was not going to touch upon amalgamation—(laughter)—because that was a broad subject, but he hoped the day was far dis- tant when their well-managed district would be taken away from them. (Applause.) He had every confidence in the good-w.11 of the Council, and trusted that they would have a pleasant year of office, and that at the end of the twelve months they might feel that they had left their little com- munity better than they had found it. He en- tered upon his duties with no fears or misgivings, relying upon their help and the invaluable assist- ance of their esteemed clerk, Mr. Caldecutt. (He.ar, hear.) He hoped they would have no causo to regret the confidence they had reposed in him by electing him chairman. (Applause.) Mr. J. T. Ball proposed "The Visitors," and Deputy Chief Constable Leah responded. During the evening a delightful programme of music was provided by Messrs. Loui Parry, A. M. Proctor, A. Milhvard, A. Greenwood, J. S. Buxton and J. H. Ditchburn. Mr. R. Butter- worth accompanied with his customary ability.
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At Muirfield, Edinburgh, the amateur champion- ship was on Friday carried off by Mr. R. Maxwell, who defeated Mr. Horace Hutchinson by seven up and ti veto play.
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CHESTER CONSISTORY COURT. WEDNESDAY.—Before Chancellor Espin. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CHAN- j CELLOR. Mr. Fletcher, proctor, before the business was proceeded with, expressed his own and the pleasure of those present at seeing the Ciianoellor again occupying his seat in that oourt. No one rejoiced more than they did. and among the numerous and important bodies from which similar good wishes had reached him, none were more warm or sincere than theirs. They sincerely wished that he might long be spared in health and strength to preside in that court.— The Chancellor said he was much obliged for the kind terms in which Mr. Fletcher had expressed their congratulations, and he trusted his health would be such as to enable him to do his duties. Of course, at his advanced age many years of office could not be expected. THE LATE MAJOR FEILDEN. The Rev. R. J. Fairclough sought permission to place a tablet with memorial inscription in the parish church of Backford as a memorial to Cecil iYk>ntague Feilden, D.S.O., late Major in the Royal Soots Greys, who died in South Africa. The expense will be defrayed by Mrs. Jane Feilden, of Witton Place, London, mother of deceased.—The faculty was decreed. IMPROVEMENTS AT OVER PEOVER. The Rev. F. A. Holland, incumbent, and the wardens of Over Peover applied for a faculty to remove a stained glass window from one portion of the church to another, to remove the organ to a better position, and to erect carved oak screens in the chancel. The expense (£200) will be borne by voluntary contributions.—The faculty was decreed. A NEW VESTRY. The Rev. P. J. B. Ffoulkes, reotor of Odd Rode, and the wardens were authorised to build a new vestry and tower on the north side of the nave of St. Luke's, Mow Cop, and to place a stained glass window in the churoh. The expense (2400) will be defrayed by voluntary contribution. STAINED GLASS WINDOWS. Mr. Fletoher applied on behalf of the Rev. Lucius F. M. B. Smith, vicar, and the wardens of St. Michael's, Macclesfield, for permission to place a stained glass window in the Legh Dhapel of the church. The, expense will be defrayed by Mr. F. D. Brocklebank, of Hare Hill, Maocles- field, and others, and the window will beautify and embellish the church. Granted.—Mr. Hastings, solicitor, Liverpool, applied on behalf of the Rev. E. D. Pollock, vicar of St. Saviour's, Oxton, for permission to place a stained glass window in the church in memory of the late Francis Rust Beausire. The expense will be borne by the mother and father of deceased. Granted.—The Rev. Walter Bidlake, vicar of Christ Ohuroh, Crewe, and the wardens of St. John the Baptist, Crewe, sought permission to place a stained glass window in the latter ohuroh, with a brass tablet, as a memorial of the late Thomas Castley Bailey, physioian. The expense (£300) will be borne by the deceased's widow and family. Granted.—Mr. W. J. Joule, of Stan- thorne Lodge, Middlewioh, was authorised to .j stalned glass window in the parish church of Middlewich as a memorial to the late Anne Joule and her sisters, Elizabeth Coke Chatterton and Helen Chatterton, late of Stanthorne Lodge The expense will be borne by Mr. W. J. Joule and the Misses Julia Helen and Adelaide Joule. ALTERATIONS AT BUGLAWTON. The Rev. R. W. W. Besant, vicar, and the wardens of St. John the Evangelist, Buglawton, were granted permission to effect alterations in the vestry. A CHESTER MEMORIAL. Mrs. Mary Theodosia. Bedford, wife of the Rev. J. L. Bedford, Chester, applied for a faculty to place a stained glass window in St. Mary s-on-the-Hill, Chester, as a memorial to the late Georgina Buokeridge Roberts, formerly a parishioner, and certain other deceased relatives. —The faculty was decreed. THE LATE QUEEN. The Rev. J. B. Sayer, vicar, and the wardens of St. Mary's, Liscard, were authorised to place a mural tablet in the ohureh as a memorial of the late Queen. The oosfc will be defrayed by voluntary subscription. CHURCH FEES. A table of fees was exhibited by the vicar and gardens of Rostherne, and settled and approved by the Chancellor. NEW SURROGATE. The Rev. T. M. Standring, vicar of Bidston, was appointed a surrogate for the diocese. A KINGSLEY MEMORIAL. The Rev. A. P. Reynold3 was granted per- mission to place a stained glass window in Christ Churoh Kingsley, as a memorial of James and Mary Walker, late of Castle Hill, Kingsley. The cost wUl be about £ 50, and it will bo defrayed by Edward James Walker, Eccles.
SUNDAY AMUSEMENTS.
SUNDAY AMUSEMENTS. On Friday the Ven. Archdeacon Evans com- menced his visitation in the St. Asaph Archdeaconry by delivering an address to the churchwardens at St. Asaph. He referred to the loss of Dean Howell, of St. Davids, and Canon David Jones, Rector of Marchwiel, and remarked that the Church in Wales could ill afford to lose such pillars. The passing of the Education Bill had made it the duty of every loyal subject to carry out and obey the spirit and letter of the Act. A question vw'y much discussed just now was as to the position of the laity in the church. He never believed there was any danger of lay-workers usurping the position of the clergy. He deplored the narrow congregational spirit which was too prevalent among them. In this democratic age arbitrary government or rule would be tolerated neither in Church or State. The Archdeacon expressed himself strongly against Sabbath desecra- tion and Sunday amusements, and said it would ultimately entail extra labour upon the working classes. CHURCH BUILDING SOCIETY. The eighty-fifth annual general court of the In- corporated Church Building Society was held at the Church House, Westminster, tho Archbishop of Canterbury presiding-The Rev. W. B. L. Hop- kins, as secretary, read the annual report, which shewed that during the year 27 grants had been made towards building additional churches, four towards re-building churches, 41 towards enlarg- ing or improving church accommodation, and 11 towards mission and school churches or hamlet chapels. The estimated cost of the works pro- posed was C219 405. The sooiety's grants had amounted to £5,360. The year's income had been £ 5,000. The Archbishop of Canterbury &aid the indirect influence of the society on the character of church buildings was enormous. People grumbled because the society would not pass par- ticular plans; but that was one of the moat whole- some signs of the society's usefulness. There were churches built 60 years ago which were now tumbling down, while a mile away a church 6001 or 700 years old stood as firm as the rook on which it was founded. Enormous gratitude was also due to the society for securing the provision of free seats.
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I .Lt', lND VOLUNTEERS. «. CHKKHIKE IIILITIA.-In the 4th Battalion the Cheshire Regiment, Captain L. H. T. Friederich on Tuesday resigned his commission. GENERAL BADEN-POW FLL's AI'POI';TNIrN.T. -Major- General R. b. b. Baden-Powell, C B., was on Tues- day gazetted Inspector-General of Cavalry in Great Britain and Ireland, vice Major-General H. F. Grant, C. 13 who has resigned that appointment. CREWE RESERVISTS' GRATITUDE. The Crewet Engineers' Reservists and other employes in the Crewe Works who served in the South African war are presenting the directors of the London and Korth-We-tern Railway Company with a handsome illuminated address as an expression of the men's gratitude for the magnanimous treatment which those dependent upon them have received at the hands of the directors while they were on active service. Lord Staibridge, chairman of the company, has intimated that the directors will be pleased to accept the address.
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