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WREXHAM WORKHOUSE ——— SWEEPING GOVERNMENT INDICTMENT. On Thursday, at a meeting of the Wrexham Guardians, under the chairmanship of Captain Griffith-Boscawen, a special report by Dr. Andrew Fuller, medical officer of the Local Government Board, was read. It dealt with the treatment of the sick, and stated that the only scheme possible was the building of a new infirmary. The present infirmary was overcrowded, and as there was no adequate accommodation for the nursing staff, gcod administration of the sick wards was impossible. The bathing and lavatory accom- modation was insufficient. Dr. Fuller specially emphasised various defects in the main building. He was informed that many cases of sickness were treated by out-medical relief which, if proper accommodation and nursing were known to be available, would be now in the workhouse for treatment. The drainage system was unsatis- factory, and he was informed it was a constant source of trouble. There was no superintendent nurse, and if events of a special nature were to occur in the workhouse in any way attributable to the inadequacy of the staff, he was afraid the Guardians' position would be a difficult one to defend. The Chairman said Dr. Fuller's report formed a very sweeping indictment against the whole workhouse. Theirs was a very old workhouse, and since it was built times had changed consider- ably. From what he was told the Local Govern- ment Board would not consider any application for a loan unless the alterations proposed to be carried out were such as would benefit those who succeeded them. It would of course be impos- sible to meet the whole of the requirements in Dr. Fuller's report unless they decided practically to build a new workhouse. After remarks from several guardians, who considered that Dr. Fuller's report was altogether too sweeping and highly coloured, it was decided to refer the matter to the Visiting Committee.

DEE SALMON FISHERY. Chester fishermen have not done so well last week, the tides being low, but at Connah's Quay there have been some good catches of salmon, and the price has gone down very much. There was a riso in the river on Sunday, and a great many fish passed over the Chester weir, and the rod-and-line men are now having good sport. There are only three coracle nets fishing this year at Bangor-:s-y- coed, and they have had an exceptionally good time. LIGHT RAILWAYS IN NORTH WALES.—Among the applications to be made this month to the Light Railway Commission for orders under the Light Railways Act is one by the North Wales and Dis- trict Light Railway and Electric Power Syndicate of Manchester for an order authorising the con- struction of a railway from Pwllheli, the Carnarvon- shire terminus of the Cambrian and London and North-Western Railways, to Nevin and Porth- dialleyn, a port which at one time it was hoped would become the rival of Hol) head. The railway, which it is proposed shall be on the ordinary gauge, will be a little over ten miles in length. The Mawddwy Railway has been closed for passenger -an traffic for some few years. The Company now propose to apply to the Light Railway Commission for pecuniary assistance for the purpose of putting the permanent way, bridges, &c. in proper condition and for renewing the rolling stock. MR. YKRBUBGH AND LINCOLNSHIRE SOCIETY.—The eighteenth annual dinner of the London Lincoln- shire Society was held on Wednesday evening at the Hotel Cecil. Mr. R. A. Yerburgh, M.P. (president), presided over a gathering of about one hundred gentlemen. The toast of The London Lincolnshire Society and President" was submitted by Mr. T. D. Lawrance. who paid a tribute to the organisation of the society, whose president, though removed from the county, still retained his interest in the societv. Mr. R. A. Yerburgh replied. He said the society did not solely spend its time on social gatherings, but gave its attention to the poorer brethren who had found their way to the Metropolis. The society gave annuities as well as temporary I assistance. At present five annuitants were receiving C13 a year, and £ 65 had been paid out to twenty-two persons as temporary relief. The society had £ 2,250 invested. Last year ninety new members had been elected, and five were awaiting election. He was glad to retain his connection with the society, and his services were always at the disposal of its members.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT JOTTINGS. ♦ Upon the suggestion of their medical oflicer T/lirul"-Ino District Council agreed to inv so-. 11 Iq of Med'cal Officers of Health {n' id -id Wales to visit the town on one day n y n'xt. It. seems almost impossible to conceive the low- mindedne,s of some people that leads them to commit such wilful damage as was reported at the late meeting of the Abergele Urban District Council. It may be remembered that, through the liberality of the Countess Dundonald, who conceded land for the purpose, the Council a com- I paratively short time since went to a considerable expense to improve and plant, trees along the sides of what is known as Dundonald-avenue. a favour- ite and desirable suburban walk. But just now. as the trees have begun to flourish, some mis- creant has stripped the bark from top to bottom off half-a-dozen of them. Dr. Wostenholme, at the meeting referred to. commented severely on such a disgraceful and malicious act on trees which he said were budding into beautiful foliage. The perpetrator of such a mean act, we have no hesitation in saying, is deserving of a few stroke3 of the "cat." Many people-too many, perhaps—are ready to toss their heads at the idea of a rigid observance of the Sabbath; and thus it happens that our Welsh friends, who have strong religious con- victions on the subject, are often sneered at as "unco guid" when the term is undeserved. The subject was aptly illustrated at the late meeting of the Rhyl Town Council, where a member had given notice to rescind a resolution allowing the band to play on Sunday, but he appears not to have had the courage of his convictions and withdrew at the last moment. Several councillors protested, and wished to vote on the subject, but were ruled out of order. Then there was the question of allowing boating on and bathing in the Marine Lake on Sunday, as prohibited by a clause in the lease. Several members expressed their surprise at the clause as proceeding from narrow-mindedness, but one sa:d his conscience would not allow him to vote for Sunday bathing, although it was said that cleanliness was "next to Godl ness."

DISTRICT COUNCILS. BUCKLEY URBAN. The ordinary monthly meeting was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present Messrs. G. A. Parry (chairman), Jonathan Catherall, Wm. Newton, R. Williams, Joel Wil- liamson, Edward Roberts, Jos. Davies, Thomas Jones, Thos. Lindop, Henry Hughes, Henry Hayes, Peter Wilcock, James Lamb and H. R. Williams, with the clerk (Mr. T. M. Keene) and the surveyor (Mr. Edward Astbury).—Mr. Henry Hughes moved that the minutes be first read and then discussed item by item.—The Clerk pointed out that the minute book was open for inspection on the day before the meeting, and that the motion, if carried, would prolong the business un- necessarily.—The proposition found no seconder. —The Council considered an estimate for putting in order the drainage at the Alltami Cottages.— Mr. Henry Hughes said that no buildings should be erected without the approval of the Council, and protested against the spending of money to save private owllers.-It was pointed out that the property in question was erected two years before the Council came into existence, whereupon the theme was abandoned in a summary manner.-— Upon the reading of the minutes of the Sanitary and Highway Committee, the question arose as to the liability of the Council to keep in order the boundary brook near the Congregational Church. —Mr. Henry Hughes said the whole thing was a farce and a reflection on the committee.—A motion by Mr. Williamson that the Mountain Colliery Co. be asked to remedy the. obstruction in connection with this brook was carried.—Mr. Henry Hughes said he strongly objected to the expenses incurred by the surveyor in attending- the conference of the Sanitary Institute being paid by the Council, as the ratepayers of Buckley reaped no benefit in the matter.—Mr. Newton pointed out that the Council had only followed out a very common practice, but it was doubtful if the Local Government auditor would allow the item, and it was decided to obtain the opinion of that offical on the subject—The re- ports of the medical officer of health (Dr. Frascr) for March and April were submitted, shewing— March, deaths nine, births 23; April, deaths six, births 21.—In moving the adoption of the minutes of the Lighting Committee, Mr. Lindop pointed out that in the proposed extension of the gas fource the lamps would be placed 75 yards apart as at present.—It was decided to approach the Gas Com- pany to lay mains in Ewloe Place, Drury, Nant Mawr, and Stanley-road. MR. HOPWOOD AND HIS FELLOW- PASSENGER. It was reported that on his voyage to Labuan, Mr. Wm. Hopwood (formerly a member of the Council) had encountered on board ship Mr. Phipps, a well-known American, Nvlip, after sundry conversations, had evinced an extraordinary degree of interest in the welfare of Buckley and its in- habitants, and had forwarded a handsome donation towards the Free Library fund.—On the motion of Mr. Edward Roberts, the cordial thanks of the Council were voted to Mr. Phipps for his gener- os ty, and a similar compliment was paid Mr. Hop- wood in recognition of the deep interest he mani- fested in the welfare of his native place. LIBRARY FOUNDATION STONES. With regard to the laying of the foundation- stones of the Free L brary, it is proposed to invite the attendance of Mr. Samuel Smith, M.P., Mr. Carnegie, Mrs. Drew, 'Mr. Henry Hurlbutt. Mr. Chas. Davison, Mr. John Wilkinson (High Sheriff of Flintshire), and Messrs. Lever Bros., of Port Sunlight.—An offer by the Buckley Co-operative Society to contribute J310 towards supplying books for the Library, the selection of books to be made by the Council, was unanimously accepted.—As the requirements of the various committees for the year appeared to exceed the amount of the estimates prepared by the Finance. Committee, the I subject was referred back to the Finance Comm t- tee for re-consideration, but a Id. rate for the Library was agreed to.

ADVICE TO MOTHGBS!—Are you broken in yonr reRt by a. Rick (bild Ruffering- with the pains of cutting teeth? Go at once to a chemist and get a bottle of MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP, which has been used over 50 years by millions of mothers for their children while teething, with perfect success. It is pleasant to taste, produces natural, quiet sleep by relieving the rhild from pain, and the little cherub awakes as bright as a button." It soothes the fbild. it softens the gums, allay all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dysentery and diarrhoea, whether arising from teething or other oanses. Sold by Chemists everywhere at Is. lid. per bottle. CHESHIRE YEOMEN'S SUCCESS. At the Royal Military Tournament on Wednesday Sergeant Jones, of the Earl of Chester's Imperial Yeomanry, won the first prize, a silver medal and six guineas, in the Sword v. Sword competition. Corporal Salmon, of the same regiment, gained the third prize for tent-pegging. Sergt. Edwards, of h the Shropshire Imperial Yeomanry, took the second pnze in the riding and jumping contest. ENTERTAINMENT AT HOOLE.—A successful enter- tainment was given in the Westminster Schools, Hoole, in connection with the Band of Hope on Tuesday evening. The Rev. F. Anderson presided The programme included the dialogue Blundering Barney." The followine took part:—Miss Alice Smith. Miss Mabel Smith. Mr. Ellis, Messrs. S. R. Coe, H. Warrilow and W. Kendall. The various pieces were well rendered, and the audience wer not slow to appreciate. Miss Alice Smith, of Crane-street, accompanied with good taste. SEQUEL TO A CHESTER ACCIDENT.—At Chester County Court on Thursday, John Bailey, an eight- year-old boy residing at 01, Hand bridge, sued through his father, J. H. Biroh, coal merchant, 59, Handbridge, for damages sustained by him owing to defendant's negligence in placing an unbroken colt in his charge.—Mr. S. Moss, M.P. (instructed by Messrs. Jolliffe and Jolliffe) appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. W. H. Churton for defendant.— The evidence shewed that on the 15th November last the defendant requested the boy to take charge of and lead an unbroken colt. The boy did so, and while he was leading the animal, it knocked him down and trampled upon him, inflicting serious injuries. After being partly heard, the case was adjourned SuN INSURANCE OFFICE.—We have received a copy of the report of the directors of the Sun Insurance Office, for the year 1902. It shews that the premiums received less re-insurances amount to £ 1,208,001 10s. M.. an increase of £ 43,314 17s, lid. as compared with those of the preceding year. The income from investments has been P,81,042 Is. After providing the usual reserve of 40 per cent. on the premiums to cover liabilities, a balance of C201,843 lis. lid. remained and has been transferrep to the profit and loss account. There was a balance in hand of £ 207,035 5s. 3d. at the end of the year, out of which two dividends of 4s. and 5s. per share, amounting altogether to E108,000 have been paid. The report is of a highly satisfactory character, and indicates the prosperity of the office. OLD FALSE TEETH BOUGHT. Many ladies and gentlemen have by them old or disused false teeth, which might as well be turned into money. Messrs. R. D. & J. B. Fraser, Ltd. Princess-street, Ipswich (estab. 1833). buy old false teeth. If you send your teeth to them they will remit you by return of post the utmost value; or, if preferred, they will make you the best offer, and hold the teeth over for your reply. If reference necessary, apply to Messrs. Bacon & Co., Bankers, Ipswich.

A CENTENARIAN VISCOUNTESS. On M >n 1 !.v Lady Glentworlh completed her century, having been born in 1803. Though not able to take much active exercise, she drives a great deal, and takes a personal interest in the manage- ment of her Pi-,tsh,uu estates in Norfolk, which she inherited in 1884 from her brother, Henry ViMebois, So well known in sparting circles. She is still in full:ixmession of all her faculties, and possesses a marvellous memory. Her account of the march- past of the Foot Guards before embarking for Waterloo, as seen by her childish eyes from the balcony of her father's house, is most graphic. After the death of her first husband, Edmund, Viscount Glentworth, grandson of the first Earl of Limerick, she married Colonel Hugh Smith Baillie, of the Royal Horse Guards, who lived until 1898. Lady Glentworth is of a most hospitable disposition, and Plasham, where she has resided almost unin- terruptedly during the last ten years, is noted for its enjoyable house parties. The hundredth anniversary of the birthday of the aged Viscountess was celebrated with much public and private I festivity, and a large house party, consisting entirely of members of the family and very intimate friends, was being entertained for the occasion by Lady Glentworth, who has been the recipient of a large number of costly and charming gifts.

MR. T0MKIXS0N OX IRELAND. Mr. James Tomkinson, M.P., addressing his constituents at Crewe on Saturday evening, said he rejoiced that the principles and the measure which Liberals bad contended for for years were being applied to Ireland in the new Irish Land Bill. With regard to the proposed loan he thought that on the whole the security was quite good. The punctuality and honesty with which Irish tenants had hitherto discharged their financial obligations was most remarkable. There were signs that this measure hid given the Irish people fresh heart and hope, and that there were prospects of brighter days in store for them. It was a great loss to England as well as ,a great source of weakness to have a neighbour so poor as Ireland. When the Land Bill came into force be believed it would be possible to effect great economies in the administra- tion of Ireland. Apart from the land question Ireland was crimeless and peaceful. If they got the land question out of the way 2,000 police armed with batons would be sufficient to do the work now done by 14,000 armed with rifles and bayonets. He did not say that the settlement of the land question would settle the cry for Home-rule, but he believed the settlement of the land question would bring about a larger measure of prosperity, and that wealthy Irishmen now in America and Australia would come back, settle in their native land, and materially help to develop her industries. (Hear. hear.)

ITANTWICH COUINTY COURT. SATURDAY.—Before his Honour Judge Reginald Brown. K.C. MALPAS LIVERY STABLE KEEPER'S AFFAIRS. Mr. W. H. Churton solicitor, Chester, appeared on behalf of Lucy Dodd, of Malpas, to ask the consent of his Honour to an arrangement whereby the a it airs of her estate could be settled. He pointed out that Lucy Dodd married some ten or fifteen years ago James E. Hall, who then lived in Lancashire. He died in September, 1892, leaving a small estate, of which the w dow became entitled to one-third and the two children to the remaining two-thirds. A part of the personal property consisted of furniture and the rest money. The w.dow afterwards married a man named Dodd, who carried on livery stables near MaJpas. It was not a financial success. After his death the widow carried on the business for n:ne months, as she was entitled to do as exscutrix. She got more deeply in the mire, and incurred some debts of her own. These debts were not very large, and the ^l!°n TtT ^editors might come on her i } T^'a uptcy' ccrt{"n articles, v f T1 nn t^le ^rst husband and to which j <■ ii Wa? ° y entitled to a third, were sold, and finally got into the hands of trustees. There were, therefore, pres2nt elements of a serious liti- gation. Mr. Bullock, the Official Receiver, sug- gested to him that it would be desirable that some scheme should be arranged by which the creditors should have 10s. in the £ paid out of the money in the hands of the trustees of the estate. The creditors had agreed to this arrangement, and they asked his Honour to confirm it. It, would be an advantage to the estate if this scheme was car- ried out as wall as to the creditors, who, he did not think, would otherwise get more than 5s—His Honour said it was evident that the scheme was for the benefit of the creditors as well as for the benefit of the bankrupt He confirmed the scheme suggested. A BROXTON CLAIM. AN OMELET. William Appleyard, of Broxton, sued Samuel Williams, of Burland, Nantwich, for :61 13s. damage to a trap wh le in Whitchurch Market.- „ §■ c-:i]urton appeared for the plaintiff, and i lr. J. I VS hittinghjm for the defendant.—Mr. L aurton ^aici his client" harl his couveyance stand- in in the market at Whitchurch, and there was sufficient room for another trap to pass, Shortly before the accident defendant drove his shandry past his client's trap without interfering w th it. and when he had done his business and was re- turning, defendant, without saying a word to make way for him, negligently drove his convey- ance into plaintiff's, with the result that it was pushed against the wall, a shaft was broken, and 200 eggs wh ch were in a basket in the trap were smashed. There was a space of eight feet in which the defendant could have passed, and his action was absolutely unjustifiable. Although he did the mischief he drove away without saying a WOTd.-Plaintiff bore out Mr. Churton's state- ment. He had asked defendant to pay for the damage, but he had declined.—Cro -s-examined He had never been cautioned by the market in- spector for standing in the passage. The inspector had never pointed out to him that he had been standing theie an unreasonable time.—Mr. Whit- tingham said he should prove that the trap be- longing to plaintiff was in such a position as to obstruct the thoroughfare. As the defendant was driving, along the passage he shouted to pla ntiff's wife, who was in charge of the trap, to make room, and just as the defendant's conveyance was ap- proaching, the horse belonging to plaintiff jumped back and the collision occurred. The plaintiff's vehicle being the lighter, came off the worse.— This statement w&,s borne out by defendant. Mary Ann Chesters and the market inspector.—His Honour gave judgment for the defendant. SHEEP-WORRYING AT HAUGHTON. William Grocott, occupier of a farm at Haugh- ton, sued Joseph Robinson, builder and farmer, Long-lane, Burland, for F,5 15s. damage caused to plaintiff's sheep and lambs by a dog belonging to defendant.—Mr. J. P, Whittingham appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. R. Edleston for defendant.- Albert Edward Grocott said he was the manager of a farm at Haughton for his father. Between eight and nine o'clock in the morning of Apr.l 24th he heard dogs barking, and he went down the ro.,d in the direction of the sheep and saw some of them galloping about in an excited condition. Further down the lane he met Joseph Roycroft. Witness saw two dogs going down the field and followed them a distance of 400 or 500 Yards. He I was within s'xty or seventy yards of them. One was a black-and-tan collie and the other a grizzle. The dogs turned in the direction of Burland. and he lost sight of them as they went through the hedge. He afterwards examined the sheep and found a wether worried and alamb bitten on the neck. The following morning he got up early and found a ewe and two lambs worried, and a wether missing. In the afternoon the wether was found dead near a pit. In consequence of the sheep being worried he set a man to watch on Saturday night. On Monday morning witness got up at three o'clock and saw that the sheep had been disturbed. He walked a short distance in the direction of the sheep, when a dog came out of the hedge and barked at him. It was the same dog that. he saw the previous morning. One of the sherp had been bitten. The dog went back in the direction of Burland. On Tuesday morn ng he went out again between two and three, o'clock. Hear ng dogs among the sheep he went back to ^he farm and got up his son, Joseph Jackson, and Wm. Cowap. He put his son on horseback to pursue the dogs. He then started the dogs from the sheep. He subsequently went to Mr. Robin- son's farm and saw Mrs. Robinson. He said, "I have come about your dog and my sheep." She replied. "I am very sorrv; we have shot the dog and buried it." Witness replied that it had done a great deal of damage and that it had worried other people's sheep besides h's own. The n?xt day he received a message from Mr. Robinson that it was not his dog at all that had done the damage.—After further evidence, Mr. Edleston denied that his client's dog had done the mischief. —His Honour gave judgment for the plaintiff for five guineas and costs.

FAMOUS CRICKETKR'S SUICIDE.—Arthur Shrews- burv, the famous Notts cricketer, committed suicide at Gedling. near Nottingham, on Tuesday night. by shooting himself. His indifferent health had occasioned anxiety for some time. He had been under treatment locally f°r f- retum "[ f internal complaint, and had becomcy y dent, although he had the assurance of his medical adviser that there was no organi ,'i^t a the advice of friends he went to 1London^ about a month ago, and stayed for brief pc nursing home, returning to the resHlence of sister at Gedlinfir- The suicide was committed with a fully-loaded five-chambered revolver, one bullet penetrating the left chest. This not being effective he had turned the weapon to his right temple, death proving almost instantaneous. He was fully dressed at the time, having been out an hour or so previously. At the inquest on Wednesday it was stated that deceased had been under the impression that he_ would never again be able to play cricket, and this had preyed on hia mind. A verdict of mind- was returned.

POL ) AT HOOTON. a The Wirral club entertained Holderness at Hooton on Friday afternoon, when a very interesting game was witnessed by a fair assemblage of spectators. Both clnbs- were well represented. The usual three periods of twenty minutes each were played, and throughout the game was of an exciting character. The opening stages favoured the visitors, who led at half-time by 3 goals to 1. After this Wirral played up with surprising vigour, and Watson, at a difficult angle, narrowed the margin with a magnificent cut. Gordon, Lockett, and A. Tyrer each added goals, and put their side ahead In the last ten minutes Holderness equalised, but just before the whistle sounded Wignell again gave the home team the lead, and they thus won an exciting tussle by 5 goals to 4. It may be interesting to note that in the same engage- ment last season Wirral defeated Holderness by 5 goals to 3. WIRRAL v. CHESHIRE YEOMANRY. In gloriously fine weather this interesting fixture took place at Hooton on Saturday afternoon. The following were the teams :—Wirral Leonard Watson (1), Gordon Locket (2). A. Tyrer (3), and Vivian Lockett (back). Cheshire Yeomanry Duke of Westminster (1), Lord Harrington (2), Major Neil Haig (3), and Captain Lockett ibuck). It was decided to play two periods of 20 minutes each, but after a very exciting game honours were even, the score being two goals each. The players accord- ingly arranged to continue the tussle for an extra 10 minutes, during which, thanks to some clever work by Mr. Watson, Wirral obtained the lead, and won by three goals to 2.

NATURAL HISTORY NOTES. (From The Field.") NIGHTINGALE IN DEVONSHIRE. On May 17, within six miles of Torquay, 1 heard two nightingales, and my keeper tells me that there are at least five singing daily close to his cottage. It may interest bird-lovers to know that the nightingale is yearly increasing in numbers in Devonshire, where a few years ago it was quite unknown.—W. RADCLIFFE-SAUNDERS (The Knoll, Torquay). SWALLOW ROOSTING ON YACHT. On May 5, when sailing round from Ireland, a swallow came on board my steam yacht. It tried various parts of the vessel. including the forecastle, and finally turned in for the nipht in my state-room, roosting on the towel rail. It shewed no fear at night, allowing me to perform my evening toilette within 2ft. of it, but was a little nervous at a. close approach by day. The next morning it took its departure" off the Cornish coast, and flew away apparently quite uninjured, steering for Pendun, with an occasional deviation from its course when, I suppose, an extra juicy fly presented itself.— MAURICE B. BYLES (S.Y. Saivana). SINGULAR DEATH OF RAT. Close by here is a gate leading into a field, and near to the gatepost is a long, upright piece of wood or paling, so that there is a narrow interval or crevice between it and the gatepost. In this crevice is the nose and part of the head of a large rat the body is hanging: downwards, one fore foot is against the post, as if trying to push itself back. It has been there a fortnight, and was pointed out by the keeper. It looks as if the rat had been ) climbing up the post and slipped, caught its head in the crevice, and was hung. It is a most curious case, for a rat is so active and wide awake; more- over, it would indicate some infirmity to slip in such a way as to thus jam its head between the two posts. The position of the one fore foot proves that it got caught, and that it used violent efforts to free itself before it succumbed.—R. LL. PURCHLL-LLEWELLIN.

MALPAS. THE HOUSING SCHEME.—The sub-com- mittee of Cheshire County Council, which recently held an inquiry at Malpas into the appli- cation of the Malpas Rural District Council for the consent of the County Council to the adoption of Part III. of the Housing of the Working Classes Act, 1890, for the parish of Malpas, have come to the following conclusions :-(a) That there is a necessity for accommodation for the housing of the working classes in the parish of Malpas; (b) That there is no probability of such accommodation being provided without the adoption of Part III. of the Housing of the Working Classes Act, 1890 (c) That as there will be little, if any liability upon the rates, it is prudent for the Malpas Rural District Council to adopt the said part. They therefore recommend that the consent of the County Council un be given to the Malpas Rural District Council's adopting Part III. of the Housing of the Working Classes Act, 1890, for the parish or township of Malpas.—The County Council has adopted the recommendation. —

TARPOKLEY. A SAD DEATH.—A death which has called forth universal sorrow and sympathy occurred last week in the person of Miss Maude Mary Broster. youngest daughter of Air. William jiroster, of "Sunnyside." Eighteen monts ago the young-Jady was in the enjoyment of robust health and strength, but she has fallen a victim to that terrible bane, consumption. She spent the winter in the Grand Canaries, and. both at home and abroad, received the best of medical skill and attention, but without avail. The remains were conveyed from Tarporley on Saturday to Wallasey Parish Church, where a large number of friends and relations congregated to pay their last respects. The service was conducted by the Rev. W. 0. M. Hughes, rector of Tarporlev. Wreaths were sent by the Rector and Mrs. Hughes. Mrs. John Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, A. and H. Woodward, A. Prescott, Mr. Herbert L. Wilson, and Emma Jackson, all of Tarporley; Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Great Meols; Mis. and Miss Farmer, Hoylake; Miss Bunce and friends in Manchester; and Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Joynson, Wallasey.

WHITCHURCH. PETTY SESSIONS. At Whitchurch Petty Sessions, on Friday, Philip Cooke, farmer, Braden Heath, was fined £1 and costs for moving two sheep without a licence.—Herbert ) Evans, Whitall, was fined £2 and costs for non compliance with an Order for- bidding the removal of pigs. — Ewart Evans, of Bostock Hall, was charged with failing to report a case of swine fever, and the case was adjourned. The pigs had, it was stated, been buried, and were exhumed under the direction of the representatives of the Board of Agriculture. WOUNDING CHARGE. — At Whitchurch Petty Sessions on Friday morning, before Messrs. R. P. Ethelston, C. T. Dugdale, R. T. Smith and E. P. Thompson, Francis Whittle, Kate Vickers and May Kmsey, tramps, were charged with feloniously wounding with intent to kill P.C. Jones at Prees on the previous night. The constable tried to arrest prisoners for sleeping out, and the male prisoner, it is alleged, inflicted eitrht wounds with a pocket knife. The constable is in a serious condition, being badly wounded on the cheek and neck. Prisoners were remanded till next Friday.

ECCLESTON. IN THE HANDS OF MONEY-LENDERS.- The first meeting of the creditors of Arthur Wilcox, lodge-keeper, Machine Lodge. Eccleston, was held at Crypt Chambers on Saturday. Debtor's gross liabilities amount to £ 138 12s. 4d., and are expected to rank at that amount. His assets are estimated to produce £ 10 Is. 10d., leaving a deficiency of E128 lis. 4d. The cause of failure is alleged by Wilcox to be "borrowing from money-lenders." SPECIAL SERVICES.—Thursday being Ascc-n sion Day and the anniversary of the dedication of the church, special services were held morning and evening. The Holy Eucharist was celebrated at 8 a.m. At 11 am. matins was said, after which there was a catechising of the children. This was followed by a second celebration of the Holy Communion. Evensong was said at 7.30, when the pulpit was occupied by the Rev. J. M. New, minor canon of Chester Cathedral, who when the pulpit was occupied by the Rev. J. M. New, minor canon of Chester Cathedral, who preached an excellent sermon from II. Kings ii., 12. The hymn "The Conqueror mounts in triumph" was sung as a processional, and "Hail the day that sees Him rire". as a recessional. After the service a short organ recital was given by Mr. A. H. Robinson, F.R.C.O. +-

FLINT. FOOTBALL CLUB SUPPER.—The members of the Flint Football Club formally wound up their season by holding their annual supper at the Ship Hotel on Wednesday. Major Dyson.-the Deputy Mayor, presided. The arrangements were admir- ably carried out by the indefatigable secretary, Mr. Joseph E. Lloyd. FREE LIBRARY.—The library, it is antici- pated, will be opened in about a fortnight. Mr. S. K. Muspratt has presented the library with about £ 30 worth of books, making the number of books in the library 1,400 volumes. An appeal has 1 IIE been issued by the Town Clerk (Mr. Henry Tay- lor) for additional aid. Mr. E. K. Muspratt has given the handsome sum of JB25. A NEW INDUSTRY.—Great satisfaction is felt in the town owing to new works being about to commence operations. A Scotch firm have taken the premises formerly used as a paper mill on the Holywell-road, and the place is at present being got into a state of thorough repair. It is thought that a. considerable number of hands will be em- ployed. DEMISE.—Death has removed a popular man of the town in the person of Mr. Stephen Bithell, of Coleshill-street. Deceased was stricken down with an inward complaint some weeks ago, and despite the attention of Dr. Taylor (Chester) and Dr. Williams (Flint), after great suffering he quietly passed away on Thursday morning. He j was 36 years of age, and had followed the sea all his life. He leaves a widow and three young dxiUieffc

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MOLLINGTON. THE LATE MAJOR FEILDEX — The vicar of Backford (the Rev. R. J. F.urcJough) WJIB jfrm* ttxi p8TD7i_ioQ &i; Chester OOD- sistory Court, on Wednesday, to place a tablet, with inscription, in lLekforct Church in memory of the late Major Cecil Montague Feilden, D.S.O., of the Royal Scots Gnjvs, who was killed in South Africa. The expense will be borne by deceased's mother. Mr. Fairclough intimated that he did not quite approve of the inscription it was proposed to put on the tablet, but lie had no desire to object to it —The Registrar explained that it was a duplicate of an inscription placed on a similar memorial in a church on deceased's Lancashire estate.—Chancellor Espin could not say that he admired the inscription, but there was nothing positively objectionable in it. The inscrip- tion reads as follows :—" In sweet memory of Major Cecil Montague Feilden, D.S.O., Royal Soots Greys, of Witton Park, Lancashire, and Mollington Hall in this parish. Born March 13th, 1863; died February 19th, 1902. Mortally wounded at Klipan, South Africa." "Would God I bad died for thee, my son, my son!" Neath Afric's sod, Earth received our treasure. Guard him, my God Awaiting Thy good pleasure.

NANTWICH. THE EDUCATION ACT.—At a meeting of the Rural District Council, on Saturday, a letter was received from the Cheshire County Council, asking the council to submit the names of more than one person eligible to act in the capacity of representa- tive managers on local committees under the Education Act. The following were among the nominations made by the council: Audlem, Messrs John Hobson and F. W. Lawton Bicker- ton, Messrs. H. S. Walley and Philip Ruscoe; Bunbury (boys), Messrs. Chas Willis, H. R. Dutton, and Iiio. Robinson Bunbury (girls). Miss Beckett and Mr. Chas. Shaw; Calveley, Messrs. Barker, Wardle, Pennefather. W. Cookson, W. Houlbrook, and Joseph Willett; Cholmondeley, Messrs. R. W. Cartwright, Evans Langlev. and John Windsor Spurstow, Messrs. H. R. Dutton, and Jno. Garner. It was decided that in cases where the persons nominated were already founda- tion managers their names should be elinunated from the list. THE RE-VALUATION OF THE UNION.— At a meeting of the Board of Guardians on Satur- day, Mr. Jackson stated that representatives of the firm of valuers appointed to carry out the re- valuation of the Union had called at several farms and residences and made enquiries as to the rents paid. He contended that this was a wrong course to follow. In some cases accurate information would be given, and in others it would either be withheld or would he inaccurate. The Board's object was to secure an independent valuation, and he proposed that the Clerk should address a letter to the valuers, suggesting that they should discontinue the practice he (Mr. Jackson) complained of.—Mr. Luring seconded, and observed that information had also been BOUgbt; to the amount of tith- 7'¥Ho- practice would lead to difficulties if it were allowed to continue.—The Chairman said it rested entirely with the tenants whether or not they gave the information. As to the tithe, it was, however, absolutely necessary for the valuers to ascertain whether it was incorporated with the rent.—On the motion being put to the meeting it was carried by 19 votes to live.

HAWARDEN. THE INSTITUTE.—The annual meeting of the Hawarden Institute was held in the Lecture-room on Wednesday, Mr. T. B. Barnett presiding. The annual report stated that there was a total member- ship of 185. The management account shewed a J debit balance of iLt;9 6s. 2d., an increase of £14 17s. lOd. on that of the previous year. The actual receipts for the year amounted to £ 149 17s. 10d., and the expenditure £ 1G4 15s. 8d. The building account shewed a debt of £ 59 15s. The W. J." legacy account shewed a credit balance of M 5s. 3d. The president (the Right Hon. Herbert Gladstone, M P.) and vice-presidents were re-elected, Mr. H. Dickinson being also elected a vice-president in the place of Mr. H. N. Gladstone resigned. Messrs. J. H. Worley and A. E. Jones were appointed joint hon. secretaries, the latter taking the place of Mr. H. Dickinson, who resigned the post after several years' valuable service. The following were elected n.embers of the council :—Messrs. E. Ratcliffe, A. Potter, H. Coleciough, J. Durham, J. Hampson, J. H. Wright, C. Rowlands, G. J. R. Butler, H. j Darbvshire, S. Davies, D..Jones, and T. J. Haswell. ST. DEINIOLS LIBRARY. At a recent meeting of the trustees of St. Deiniol's Library, Hawarden, the following letter from his Majesty to Lord Spencer, as chairman of the National Gladstone Memorial Fund, was laid before the trustees:—"My dear Lord gpencer.-I have submitted to the King your letters respecting the completion of one part of the work of the National Gladstone Memorial Fund. He desires me to thank ycu for the in- formation which you have kindly sent him on the subject, and also for that concerning St. Deiniol's Library and the opening of the building. His Majesty trusts that it will be possible before long to raise a sum sufficient for the proper keep- ing up of the library, and likewise for the erection of a new hostel. The King, I believe you know, has always taken much interest in the Gladstone memorial.—Yours sincerely, (Signed) Francis Knollys."—His Majesty's letter has relation to the hope of the trustees to be enabled before long to complete the building by the addition of a I residence house for students in place of the present old hostel. CROWNING THE MAY QUEEN. The Hawarden Sunday School scholars held their first "May Queen" Festival on Saturday Elaborate preparations had been made for some few weeks previous. The climatic conditions were all that could be desired, the weather being absolutely perfect, and the whole proceedings passed off admirably. The May Queen was Miss Mary Wil- cock. The children assembled in the Rectory grounds shortly before three in the afternoon and then proceeded to the Parish Church where a short service was held, conducted by the Rector, which consisted of two hymns and the Magnificat and a short address. The crowning ceremony took place immediately afterwards in the Rectory grounds. Ladv Frederick Cavendish performing the ceremony. The'scene was most picturesque. A special throne on three steps, covered with red cloth, had been erected, and the various pretty costumes worn by the May Queen and her maids of honour added con- siderably to the effect. Then followed the obeisance to the queen, during which each Sunday School teacher was presented with a bouquet by her ¡ scholars. This was followed by dancing round the maypole. An interesting feature of the programme was the flag drill for infants, the children being dressed as jack-tars. In addition to this there I, were several other country dances, such as the Sir Roger de Coverley, &c. A large number of people I were present. The band of the Hawarden (B Company) Volunteers kindly gave their services during the afternoon, and Miss Catharine Glad- stone and Miss Moncrieff also assisted in the musical programme. Tea was provided for the scholars. The last item on the programme was the procession through the village, which proved to be one of the most successful of all. First came the band, followed immediately by a triumphal car con- veying the May Queen and her maids of honour. This was followed by two carriages, the first con- taining the Rector and Mrs. Stephen Gladstone and family, the Rector wearing his academical cap &i d gown, and the second the infant scholars and Miss Catharine Gladstone. The rear of the procession consisted of the other scholars of the Sunday Schools. The whole affair was a most brilliant success, thanks being largely due to Mrs. Stephen Gladstone. Miss Davies and Mrs. Leach for their untiring efforts during the put few wests.

I SAUGHALL. ASCENSION DAY.—This day W, cckbrated by the usuaj services of Holy Communion and of irimiSnB. In tbe nim'n f nnin 11 im beh# in the old parish church of Shotwiek, the service F'n.g by the u:i.tf d eh oir- of Shotv.-ck ami SaughaJ. Before the sc-rvioe, tlx members of tbo choir and officers of the two church« s, together with the Sunday school teachers, were entc-rtained at tea at the Vicarage. +-

BAHROW. CHILDREN AND -k:- Tuesday afternoon the Chrter Fire Brirartei were sum- moned by telegram to a fire which bed broken out at Morley Hall, Little Barrow. ;n the occupation of Mr. John D&rbngton. The who wero under Lieut. Yates and Supt. Shcn, found a large quantity of hay In a Dutch bay ablaze, but with the a. d of water from a pit in an adio-iiiig field and two lines of hose they soon got the tnp. in hand. A great amount of hay had to be removed be fore the seat of the fire was reached. After six hours' work the brigade returned to Chester about half-past nine in the evening. Tho fire, which has caused damage to the extent of £ 80, covered by insurance, is supposed to have resulted from children's playing with matches. ♦

NORTHOP. The half-yearly rent audit of the 8oughton Hall estate was held at Northop on Tuesday, when Mr. J Eldon Bankes, K.C., made an abatement of the per cent, to his agriculture tenants. COMING OF AGE.—On Friday evening a meet- ins of parishioners of Northop was held in the Reading-room, to consider what steps should be taken to recognise the coming of age of Mr. Herbert Watkinson, eldest son of Mr. John Watkmson, High Sheriff of Flintshire. The meeting was well attended and representative. It was decided to give a tea to the school children and poor of the Townships of Northop, Northop Hall and Sough ton, together with sports..Messrs. Jno. Gittens and J. E. Jones were appointed hon. secretaries, and the Rev. W. A. Davies hon treasurer. A large and influential committee elected to make all neceasary arrangements.

ELLESMEKE PORT. BAZAAR.—On AA-ednesday a sale of useful and fancy articles took piaue in the chanel at Pool Town. The undertaking was opened by Mr. and Mrs. Dulston and well patronised. Trade was good and the results therefore s-uisfactory. MA1RIMON1AL I ROL BLKS. — At Chester Castle Petty Sessions, on Saturday, Thomas Lewis, labourer, Ellesrncre Port, was summoned for persistent cruelty to his wife, Harriet Lewis, who applied for a separation order.—Complainant stated she had been married to defendant eighteen months. He repeatedly got drunk and abused her, and the lodgers had to intervene. They had resided at 4S, Church-street, Ellesmere Port. Two lodgers sup- ported complainant's story, one stating that defen- dant was a bad tempered man when -,ob,r.-The Bench granted a separation, ordering defendant to _ILaa court held at Mr. Chui-tvii s office, Chester, on Mon- day, before Mr. J. Po% er, Joseph Richard Cooper, labourer, Ellesmere Port, aged 22, was charged with burglariously break;r.g and entering into the dwelling house of William Cooper, td, Queen-street, Ellesmere Port, between the hours of 11 p.m. on the 12th and 7 p.m. on November 13th, 1902, and stealing therefrom the following property :— £ 2 19s. in cash one pilot cloth jacket value 2s. 6d. one cloth cap, value 2d. one pair of clogs, value Is. Gd. the property of his father, William Cooper. Prisoner was arrested on Saturday, and admitted the offence. He was remanded until Saturday.

CONNAH S QUAY. CARNIVAL MEETING —OnThursdavevening a public meeting was held in the Coronation Drill Hall to take into consideration the advisability, or otherwise, of again holding a cycle para 3 and carnival. Mr. W. H. Lloyd presided.—'The Chair- ma.n, in explaining the object of the meeting, said the Nursing Association of Connah's Quay and district had proved a great Loon to the poor, "and it would be a great pity if they could not agam raise money to help on such a worthy object. (Applause.) Last year IZ8 3e. lOd. was Landed over to the association (after k20 had been ei- pei ded in prizes), and he (the chairman) hoped, with the co-operation of all, to excel last year s receipts. (Applause.)— Mr. Clifton proposed that a carnival be held, and that the route taken be from the Half-way House to Queen's Ferry; also that the carnival be held on the Wednesday following that of Chester. This was unanimously agreed to. On the proposition of Mr. W. Coppack it was also agreed to give prizes for decorated shops along the route.—The following officers were then elected:-Secretary, Mr W. H. Wiifrht treasurer, Mr. R. Williams chairman, Mr. W. H. Lloyd, J.P.; vice-chairman, Mr. W. Coppack committee, Messrs. T. Patten, John James, A. Clifton, H. Peel, R. Edwaids, J. Inginan, R. Williams, Sergt.- Instructor Bowyer, H. Kenclnngton, E. Garland, R. Blount, W. Harling, E G. Copley, Menzies, C. B. Beggs, H. Robert. Captain Hurlbutt. J. V. Harris, J. Millard, H. Cunningham, J. W. Connell, W. Peel, sen., and Sergt.-Major Palsor. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Lloyd for bis interest in the carnival. DEE PILOTS HONOURED.-The story of the wreck of the "Corby Castle" off the Point of Air last March, though sad in its character, since, it records the loss of two bravo lives, will always be rouierabered with pride by all connected with the- Dee shipping trade. On Monday. March 16th, the schooner foundered off I the Point of Air during a heavy gale. Had it not been for the promptitude of two l>oe pilots, named David Pr ce and Jos. Hewitt, in weathering tho storm and proceeding- to the Ti-'ck, ail th^ crew, three in number, would imve bei, As it '8.' two were drowned before help 31'nv,.d. but tho master, William Wilbams. was rescued by tho pilots and safely taken ashore. On Tuesday cftei noon ttic, gallantry ci thu two men, Price- and Hewitt, was publicly recognised at a meeting held in the Drill Hall. Connah's Quay, when they were e I 4 presented with trie BGd of Trade's bronze medals p and a purse contain ncr £2, medal- bore the names of the men and the following inscription: "Wreck of the Corby Castle, ot) the 16th Maxell, 1903. Awarded by the Board of Trade for gal- lajitiy in sevhig life." The meeting, which was hold under the auspices of the. Dt- Conservancy Board, was presided over by 1\1:. John Thompson, chairman of the Board. The foliowmg members were also present :—I'des-rs. D. Maclver, M.P-, A. H. Marshall. James Ronry. H. C. Powell, J. Bairstow. John Jones, S. Coppack, Walter Conway (accountant to the Board), and Williams (repre- senting Mr. H. Enfield Taylor). There were also present Mr. E. L. Marriott (superintendent of Mercantile Marine, Customs House, Connshis Quay), the Rev. J. T. William", the Rcv, S. Timothy, Captain Hobart, and Messrs. T. Bato. W H. Lloyd (chairman of tbe Connah's Quay Urban Council), Frank Browr., etc. Apologies for absence1 were read fr-cm the Mayer of Chester (Dr. Roberts). Mr. Herbert Lewis, M.P, Mr. C. Davison, Mr. O'Connell. Mr. V, R-eney, Mr. R. S. Holt, and Mr. Samuel Smith.

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