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100 YEARS AGO. --+- (From the "Chei'ter Couiant" of January 24, 1804.) DISTURBANCE AT CHESTER. VOLUNTEERS STORM THE GAOL. TRUTH AND UNTRUTH. We are much surprised and, we may add, not a little concerned, in reading in "Cobbett's Weekly Political Register" of the 14th inst. a most acandalaus and unfounded statement of the dis- turbance which took place in this city on the night of the 28th December last. As few copies of the "Political Register" find their way into this part of the country, wo shall take the liberty of copy- ing from this abusive and illiberal publication such passages as most of our readers know, and hun- dreds of our fellow-citizens can witness, to be infamous falsehoods. Without further preliminary observations, wo now proceed with Mr. Cobbett's mis-statements: 1st,—"At Chester, oil the morning of the 28th December, a press-gang stationed in that city took up a seaman who proved to belong to the Chester Volunteer Infantry; and, in conse- quence of the tin eats of some of the corps to rescue him. lie was lodged in the Northgate jail. The Volunteers soon atter paraded for exercise, and on their parade repeated their threats of rescue, for which they were reprimanded by the commanding officer, but were at the same time assured that every proper effort would be made in order to obtain the release of their comrade.' At the parade on Wednesday, the 28th ult., on the Roodee, it was mentioned by some person belong- ing to the Artillery Co. that one of their number had that morning been impressed, a circumstance which save the company much uneasiness, but which Major Wilmot endeavoured to remove by assuring tliem that such measures would be taken 85 would no doubt procure the release of the man belonging to the company; on which they peace- ably left the parade. 2nd.—"In the evening of the same day, a body of the Volunteers, about 400 in number, suddenly assembled in their regimentals and with side-arms, marched immediately to the Northgate and demanded the man who had been lodged there by the press-gang." We do not attempt to deny that there were up- wards of 400 persons assembled on this occasion, but either Mr. Cobbett's correspondent had- led him into a gross mistake, or he has maliciously added a cypher to the number. It is equally false that they were marched in a body, or that they wore side-arms; some came during the dis- turbance, and others out of curiosity long after the rescue had taken place. We appeal to our fellow-citizers as to the truth of this assertion. We only wish to vindicate the general character of the corps, a duty which we owe them, and which, regardless of what the editor of the "Political Register" may say, we are determined to discharge. 3rd.—"On receiving a refusal, they were pro- ceeding to attack the jail, when one of their officers, Major Wilmot (a gentleman who has served long in the regulars), came up in his regimentals, and, after urging them in vain to desist, declared that be would put the first of them to death that attempted to force the jail; upon which he was immediately seized by the Volunteers, who pinnioned his arms, some of them calling out at the aame time. "Down with him!' and others, 'Break his sword over his head!' By the assistance of some friends he was rescued from them unhurt." Major Wilmot's unremitting exertions of this occasion must ever rank him high in the esteem of hie fellow-citizens. His request and solicitations that they would quietly disperse were not alto- gether in vain. As to the expression attributed to him, tiiaf his arms were in consequence pinnioned, and that some cried out 'Down with him!" and others "Break his sword over his head," we must pronounce to be a base and de- testable falsehood. 4th.—"They then turned their fury against the jail, tho windows of which they then forced in, and then the door; upon which the jailor, in order to secure the rest of the prisoners, gave up the man in question, who by his res- cuers was chaired through all the principal streets of the city, amidst shouts of exultation and triumph The naval rendezvous was the next object of attack. At their approach the press-gang retired; but leaving their colours, the Volunteers tore them from their staff, and dragged them in their kennel, after having destroyed the windows, doors, etc., of the house! Lieut.-Colonel Cuyler, the Inspecting Field Officer of the Volunteers in the district, sent to and called upon the Mayor and magis- trates to use their authority; but, what were they to do against such a number of armed men, All they could do was what, they did, to wit, to send a very civil note to Lieutenant Burchell, earnestly requesting him to take his gang out of Chester, as it was not in the power of the magistrates to afford them protection against the Volunteers, till troops should arrive in the city." We are perfectly at a loss to understand Mr. Cobbett when lie asks, "What were they (meaning the magistrates) to do against such a number of I brined men?" If he had omitted the word "such." our answer would then have been- Nothing. But in this instance Mr. Oabbett's correspondent has again dteceived him, for we positively assert that there were but few individ- ly a. uals who were their side arms, and others who were only mere spectators of what was transact- ing. It is po.-ible that an application might have been made to Lieutenant Burchell, but we must confess that we did not see the necessity of send- ing this "civil note," as the gang were seen in the streets of the city during the disturbance, un- molested by any person. 5th.—"The magistrates at the same time sent of an express to His Royal Highness Prince William of Gloucester, who commands the dis- trict, stating that the safety of the city could not be answered for, unless he sent a strong de- tachment of troops; four companies of the Shropshire Supplementary Militia were im- mediately marched in from Liverpool, andat the end of some days peace was restored. We believe the magistrates did not delay their information to his Royal Highness of this event, accompanied by a request. that he would send a detachment of troops to protect the city, in con- sequence of which a detachment of 80 or 100 of the two flank companies of the Shropshire Militia came intr> the city on the following evening, twenty hours at least after the peace of the city had been restored! On the Saturday following a second message was transmitted to his Royal Highness by the magistrates, stating that the city had been tranquil since 10 o'clock in the evening of Wednesday, the 28th ult. 6th.—"I cannot refrain from expressing my fears that as the news of it shall reach. several seaports, particularly the collier towns, the Vol- unteer corps will become very convenient asy- lums for all those seamen who happen to be in port, and who wish to have an infallible protec- tion against press warrants." To ease the serious apprehensions and fears ex- pressed by Mr. Cobbett on this point, we can assure him that all those members of that corps who have been at sea, have been discharged from the regiment. It was not our intention to say anything of this unpleasant subject until the re- sult of the inquiry by the officers of the corps had be^n made public, had we not been imperiously called upon by the gross misrepresentations of •plr. Cobbett, and his insidious remarks, tending in an alarming degree to promote a jealousy be- tween the Volunteers of the Kingdom and the troops of the line. In this, however, we sincerely nope and trust the design will be frustrated.
BOLINGBROKE AND HOLT CASTLE.…
BOLINGBROKE AND HOLT CASTLE. --+- "A.H.B." writes to "Light," the psychical journal, as followsSome years ago I paid a visit to the little village of Holt, in Denbighshire, some ten miles from the City of Chester. It was my first visit, and I arrived in the evening. On rising the following morning-, I was impressed with the name Bolingbroke." Having been from boyhood (1863) brought into contact with the teachings of Spiritualism, I felt confident that "Bolingbroke" and the little village in which I found myaelf had had some connection one way or another, so I immediately started investigating into the history of the little place. The remains of an ancient stronghold form an interesting item in Holt. Getting little or no satisfaction from local guides," &a, I, as opportunity offered, waded through the long history of the Welsh Border Wars, where, after much wearisome search. I was able to locate his lordship at Cardiff, in the extreme south of South Wales, while Holt is in the extreme north of North Wales. Nothing daunted, I persevered, with the result that I got trace of Bolingbroke at Car- narvon, at Ruthin, and still nearer, at Flint Castle, only some seventeen miles off, until nearly wearied with my labours I was rewarded by finding this brief paragraph:—"Lord Bolingbroke evacuted Holt Castle, with his troops, taking with him the whole of the Church plate of North Wales, which had been lodged in that fortress for security during the wars." Perhaps if I had been a trifle more mediumistic, I might have been favoured with a hint as to whether his lordship—suffering from a "buried treasure" craze—had enriched the soil of this strawberry-growing hamlet with the treasures of the Church.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT JOTTINGS.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT JOTTINGS. The Surveyor of the Llandudno Urban Council has reported that the rainfall at Llyn Dulyn, whence the town derives it water supply, aggre- gated last year 134 inches, being the heaviest fall since the fixing of the rain gauges in 1880. At the recent meeting of the Carnarvonshire Joint Police Committee a communication was received from Mr. Charles A. Jemes offering;, a portrait of his Honour Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd, to be hung in the County Hall. The offer was accepted with thanka. Ashton-under-Lyne has 25 cases of small-pox, one patient being a Primitive Methodist minister and another a prominent anti-vaccinist. At the fortnighly meeting of the Festiniog Board of Guardians, Mr. Robert Richards raised the question of changing the name of the work- house to "Home," or "Home from Home," ex- plaining that the present name kept many respect- able persons who were miserably poor from enter- ing. The proposal, which seemed to be favourably received, was deferred for consideration. After a warm debate, the West Ham Town Council has struck out from the proposed rules for its electric tramways a paragraph prohibiting tramway-men from wearing button-holes while in uniform. The objection to the men wearing these floral adornments was that they might lead to flirtation with the young women passengers." Some of the councillors said they saw no harm in the very mild flirtation that was likely to take place between the tramway-men and the young women. At the recent annual meeting of the Llandudno Town Improvement Association, Lord Mostyn presiding, the annual report stated that the receipts from all sources had greatly improved during the last year, thus enabling the committee to do more towards popularising the town, with the result that the last season, notwithstanding its rainy character, was a good one, and propor- tionately better than that at most other resorts in the kingdom. The Chairman, in congratulating the town, remarked it had been said that the last season was a bad one, but he felt that had it not been for the wet weather in the middle of August and September it would have been the finest season ever known. It was proposed to raise a special fund of JE250 for producing a large picture poster, and the Amateur Dramatic Society intend to give the proceeds of their next entertainment towards this fund. From the minutes of the Elementary Education Sub-Committee, presented to the Manchester Education Committee at its recent meeting, it would appear that there has been a somewhat lamentable falling off in the fund subscribed for the provision of free meals to poor children during the recent year. The Chairman of the sub- committee, in calling attention to the matter, said those who were acquainted with the extent of the distress now prevailing would not be surprised to hear that the need for free meals had been un- usually great of late. At present 20,000 free meals were being distributed every week. The work was generally carried on for about twelve weeksJ and if they went on till Easter this year, at a cost of JB90 a week, the cost would be about JB900. and so far they had only received £311. The position was a very serious one, because not a halfpenny of public money could be used for the purpose. Dean Lynch said if the public could only see what was going on in the schools there would be a quick response. Mrs. Pankhurst thought if the old school board, with fifteen mem- bers could raise the necessary funds, the Education Committee, with fifty-one members and the City Council at its back, ought to have no difficulty in doing so.
ARMY AND VOLUNTEERS. ■♦
ARMY AND VOLUNTEERS. ■ ♦ CAPTAIN WYNNE.EYTON RESIGNS.- Friday night's "Gazette" contained the following announcement :-Imperial Yeomanry Denbigh- shire (Hussars): Capt. C. E. Wynn-Eyton resigns his commission. CHESHIRE MILITIA.—In Friday night's "Gazette" appeared the following:—3rd Batt. the Cheshire Regt. Mr. W. H. Bennett, to be captain. THE CHESHIRE REGIMENT.—The follow- ing appeared in Friday night's Gazette" :-Capt. A. Crookenden to be adjutant, vice W. H. Anderson, who has vacated that appointment; Sec. Lieut. J. E. Carey to be lieutenant, to complete establish- ment. FOREIGN SERVICE REGULATIONS.—An event of unusual interest in military circles, one which practically marks the completion of the new roster scheme that was adopted for the Cavalry service a little time ago, will take place this week, when the 1st (Royal) Dragoons will leave Shorn- cliffe for India. Though one of the oldest regi- ments in the Army, it has never yet served in India, and, until it embarked for South Africa to take part in the recent war the regiment had not been abroad since 1856, when it returned from the Crimea. That was in consequence of the rule that exempted certain regiments on the royal establish- ment from liability to foreign service, except in war time, Under the present regulations the only units so favoured are the three regiments of Household Cavalry.
RAILWAY FATALITY.
RAILWAY FATALITY. WOMAN KILLED AT CALVELEY. The inquest on the body of Lydia Morris (53), who was killed by a train at Calveley, was held on Tuesday by Mr. J. C. Bate, coroner for West Cheshire.-Evidenoe of identification having been given by Wm. Morris, deceased's husband, Sarah Rowe, his married daughter, said she went to Chester on Saturday, and returned to Calveley by the 7.40 p.m. train, which reached Calveley just after eight. She got out, gave her tickets up, and helped her mother out. She went in the waiting-room for scarcely a minute, and when she came out she found de- ceased had gone down the platform towards the bridge. Deceased left the platform and com- menced to walk across the metals, when witness heard the express approaching. She screamed, but her mother appeared to take no notice. Witness thought she was trying to get up on to the plat- form when the train struck her. She did not tell deceased to go that way out, neither did she in- tend to go that way.—Frederick Percy Askew, stationmaster, said that as the train by which de- ceased had travelled moved away he heard screams, and saw Mrs. Rowe under the bridge at the end of the platform. The badly mutilated body of deceased was found on the down line near the starting signal, about ten yards from the end of the platform. The head was found 20 yards away. He had warned people not to go that way. —Thomas Latham, porter, corroborated.—John Staoey, driver of the express, said he lived at 9, Philip-street, Hoole. While passing Calveley he did not notice anything wrong. He was told at Chester by the inspector and assistant station- master about the accident, but when he examined his engine he found no marks. He kept his whistle open for a distance of 200 yards from the station.— A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned.
ANOTHER STEP IN ADVANCE. ---------
ANOTHER STEP IN ADVANCE. In no department of science has there been such continued advance as that of the treatment and cure of Disease. Yesterday, the world believed Diabetes an incurable disease to-day, the announcement is made that a remedy has been discovered which will cure any case of Diabetes. The following statement is given asproof Mr. George W. Bates, of St. Thomas's-road, Derby, says:—" For two years Diabetes held me in its grip ? I had some of the best doctors in Derby and attended the Royal Infirmary for a long time without getting the slightest relief. I wasted away to a mere skeleton. I was so weak I could scarcely stand. In fact, I thought I was going to die. "But I am not dead, for Dodd's Pills have saved my life. From the first dose I began to improve, and within a few weeks weighed nearly twelve stone I am thankful that they have quite cured me. I go to my work now regularly from 5.30 to 5.30 and don't feel the least bit tired when the day is over."
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LECTURE ON BIOLOGY.—The second of a series of ten lectures on the principles of biology w^.s given in the Lecture Theatre of the Grosvenor Museum on Wednesday evening by Mr. R. J. Harvey Gibson, Professor of Botany in the Uni- versity of Liverpool. The lectures have been organised by the Chester Education Committee, «fre °Rfn ° prinoipal and assistant teachers emen ary schools, the course being part of the committee s work under the head of higher education, which the committee have to undertake wi.ielSnd nn fS Part of the Education Act. It I P ?? senpral succeses of the lectures whether other series will be given on similar lines. So far on each occasion the Lecture Theatre has been crowded, and it is evident that the addressex are highly appreciated. Each lecture consists of • brief exposition of one or more of the funda- mental principles of biology, and is followed by L ^Tnl al10n of, principles as illustrated structure, physiology and life history of common plant,3 and animals. Wednesday's lectu/o was devoted to the division of labour in plants and animals. The course will be continued every Wednesday until March 16th.
CHESTER TOWN COUNCIL. 0 -
CHESTER TOWN COUNCIL. 0 A. meeting of Chester Town Council was held on Wednesday. The Mayor (Mr. Robert Lamb) pre- sided. TELE PHONE FREE AREA EXTENSION. At a ii:ee:nig of the Finance Committee a letter and statement were read from a committee ap- pointed at a meeting of subscribers to the National Telephone Co., asking the Council to pass a resolution to request the authorities to form the present Chester, Wrexham, and Holy- well areas into one free area, and the Rhyl, Llan- dudno, Bangor and Carnarvon areas into another free area, and to put all the plaoes within these areas into free communincation with Chester. It was resolved that the subject be deferred to the next meeting, the Town Clerk meantime to ascer- tain what is being done in the other boroughs re- ferred to, and what, if any, additional fee will be payable by subscribers as the result of the exten- sion of the free area on the lines suggested. Mr. H. B. Dutton said it was important no time should be lost if the Corporation intended to petition in favour of the extension of the free area. At present Chester, Mold, Buckley, Connah's Quay and Flint were in one free area. Another area included' Wrexham, Oswes-try, Llangollen and Ruabon, while Holywell formed another isolated area. It was proposed to group all those free areas together. It was felt by telephone sub- scribers to be a great hardship that a place like Holywelt should not be able to comm-uni-eato out- side a limited area of ten or twelve subscribers. There were many other telephone areas in the United Kingdom which might very well be merged. In reply to Alderman Jones (St. Oswald's), Mr. Dutton said there was a strong feeling among the committee that there would be no increased fee if the free area was extended. On the motion of Mr. Dutton it was decided to support the movement for the extension of the free telephone area and to empower the com- mittee to act. FIRE PRECAUTIONS. THE KING'S SCHOOL AND THEATRE. The Watch Committee were authorised to buy 300 yards of canvas hose, and a jumping sheet. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER'S SALARY. ANIMATED DISCUSSION. CLOSE VOTING. The Lighting Committee recommendedThat the salary of the electrical engineer be increased to B550 per annum, as from the 25th day of December last, rising by annual increments of 950 to J3700 per annum, it being understood that the Corporation cannot entertain any advance- ment beyond this last-named sum, and that the electrical engineer undertake all additions, exten- sions and any other engineering work which the Corporation may require of him in connection with the electric lighting and tramways undertakings, or otherwise." The secretary of the Chester Traders' Association (Mr. G. H. Evans) w/v.'te forwarding a resolution passed by the executive commiuee, and askintr the Council to defer increasing the saUry 01 the Electric-d Engines.' until the end of the financial year, in order thae the matter mi;ht then be con- sidered in the li^iit of the th.a position of the undertaking. Mr. Beresford Adams, secretary of the Rate- payers' Association, for warden a. resolution pasted by his committee, staling «.aa6 in view of the services required from the j £ ltc«rical Engineer in a city of the Hlze of Chester iht .y did not think there was any justification fur the proposed increase of salary, and urging the Oorp.ua^on Lo defer taking any action in the raa.U»r at pet-Beat. The Mayor p.-opo^ed the adoption of the rt com- mendation. ilie, Committee had bestowed much time upon the consideration of the matter, and came to the conclusion which he had pleasure in bringing before the Council. Mr. It. Cecil Davie. seconded. Alderman John Jones (St. Oswald's), as a member of the sub-committee, expressed surprise that their findings did not appear on the minutes. It was news to him that the sub-committee decided their findings should not appear, and he thought it would be a help to the Council if they were in full possession of the sub-committee's fiudings. To a certain extent the recommendation of the sub- committee was in harmony with that of the committee, but it differed in one instance. The former recommended that Mr. Thurafield's salary should be increased at once to J6550 and in twelve months should be increased to jEoOO, and that after standing for one year at that amount it should then be further considered. While he estimated Mr. Thursfield's capabilities at their fullest pos- sible value, he could not bring himself, heartily at any rate, to support the recommendation of the committee. He believed Mr. Thurstield was a very valuable servant, but L550, with a possible advance to JB600 was a very handsome salary, and he felt a good number of men in the country would accept the position at a much less rate. (Hear, hear.) If they made his salary 2550 to-day, with a future increase to JS600, he thought they would be behaving in a very handsome manner. He moved that as an amendment to the recommenda- tion of the committee. Alderman Churton was sorry to pick a crow with his friend Alderman Jones, but he must point out that he was at the committee when the resolution now before the Council was passed. They had a long discussion, and there were various opinions in the committee. The present recom- mendation was the result of a compromise, on which the committee were absolutely unanimous, and he said it in Mr. Jones's presence. Mr. Jones did not object to the resolution, but simply acquiesced in it. One of the things he and other members of the committee very strongly objected to was that the salary should be increased to £600, and that in the short period suggested by the sub- committee it should then come up for reconsidera- tion. The result was that it was agreed to increase the salary to a maximum of J6700, and to give Mr. Thursfield to understand that no further increase could be granted. He was astonished at Mr. Jones's action to-day, and was bound to say that it was hardly treating the committee fairly. He (the speaker) gave way in his own views at the committee in order that they might be unani- mous, and he was surprised to find a commonsense man like Mr. Jones now rising to propose an amendment. Alderman Jones: I have no commonsense. (Laughter.) Alderman Churton pointed out that the electric light installation had been carried out and ex- tensions made without any extra remuneration at all, and without their having to call in the ser- vices of another gentleman. Mr. Thursfield said he thought he was perfectly capable of carrying out the installation, and that work, and the ex- tensions that hai been made, had been carried out without any extra remuneration. There was no town in the kingdom where the electric light had been introduced in a more satisfactory way and with greater economy. Referring to the tram- way business, Mr. Churton said Mr. Thursfield had been placed in a very important and onerous position, and he had carried out the duties with- out the assistance of any engineer at all. They might have been put to great expense indeed in I that way. As they knew, in the sewerage scheme they had had to employ an engineer, a man of eminence, and had to pay a considerable sum for his services; and they might have been mulcted in a similar way in the case of the trams. He never advocated the squandering of money, but there was economy that was reasonable and there was eoonomy that was unreasonable and parsi- monious. Mr. Thursfield's salary at present, in- cluding commission, was JS495, but under the pro- posed arrangement the commission would be abolished, so that they were not asking for a large increase. It had been said that in towns of a similar size to Chester the salaries paid did not exceed the amounts Mr. Thursfield received, but the returns were not absolutely to be depended upon unless they were obtained officially. For instance, they did not know whether consulting engineers had been called in other towns. He was strongly opposed to the system of com- missions. He regarded their electrical engineer as the most important official of the Corporation's -(a laugh)—although he said that in the presence of the Town Clerk. He asked them to consider the importance of their electrical arrangements and the danger the public might suffer through any mismanagement. Their tramway system had been carried out without any accident. It was parsimony haggling over a sum of JB50 or j6150 a year in the case of an officer who had served them well. What encouragement was there to serve a public body unless they did their duty to the servant? He knew that Mr. Thursfield was a man of great eminence in his profession. Dr. Griffiths was afraid that in this matter Mr. Churton had had a legacy given to him from some- body else. In Liverpool, which was only a small town as compared with Chester-(& laugh)—the electrical engineer was paid JB700 a year, and a consulting engineer was paid £1,000 a year. The mileage, taking a single track, was 103, and last year in Liverpool 113 million passen- gers were carried. In Salford they paid the en- gineer £ 700; in Manchester £ 800, 130 million pas- sengers being carried last year. and in Birkenhead the electrical engineer was paid JE250 a year, and another C250 for looking after the electric light, making a total of JE500. The mileage at Birken- head was 23, and the population 113 thousand odd. In Warrington the electrical engineer was paid £ 250 a year, with another £100 for being tramway manager, and the mileage was nine. At Southport. the salary was E450, and at Sunder- land. where there was a mileage of 30, it was JB500. Mr. Siddall thought JB500 ample salary. If the position were advertised at that sum they would have plenty of applications from competent men. He seconded Alderman Jones's amendment, that the increase be to £600. That would be a very handsome salary. Alderman John Jones (Boughton) said as one of the sub-committee, and the first to take excep- tion to the gratuity proposed by the late chair- man, thought he ought to say a word to justify his action. He believed in the principle of pay- ing a good servant well. He believed he was one of the lowest in putting down what they ought to pay Mr. Thursfield, but that was not beoauee he did not value his services, or did not know some- thing about his ability. With regard to the differ- ence between Alderman Churton and Alderman Jones, he bore out Alderman Churton in what he said about its being the unanimous opinion of the committee. He (tiie speaker) was the last to give In, and he did so because he wanted the commit- tee to be unanimous. He must say Mr. Jones had either forgotten what occurred, or had made some slight mistake, for he (the speaker) was equally as oonfident as Alderman Churton that they were unanimous at the finish. It was his opinion that if they did not retain Mr. Thursfield s services they would never get a man like him Mr. John Dodd seconded Dr. Griffiths's amend- ment. He saw no reason why the usual course of procedure should be departed from, and why they should take into consideration the question of salaries at this time of the year. Mr. W. H. Denson, as a member of the oommit- tee, was sorry he could not support the recommendation of the Lighting Committee. They must take into consideration the marketable value of the services of the engineer, and he main- tained it was not more than £500. Mr. W. Carr admitted the abilities of Mr. Thurs- field, but was of opinion they were. paying him as much at present as they could reasonably afford. Mr. Reynolds considered there was very little difference between the recommendation of the sub-committee and the committee. He supported the recommendation as it stood to-day. The Sheriff also supported the recommendation. He believed the committee had a valuable servant in Mr. Thursfield. Mr. Edgar Dutton said Mr Thursfield came here as a young man, and had been learning his busi- ness out of the ratepayers' money. (Laughter.) The Mayor pointed out that the salary had never been interfered with since 1898, and in addition to that Mr. Thursfield had done the tramway work, and had had the service on his shoulders. He thought the recommendation not an unreasonable one. The Town Clerk explained that Mr. Alderman Jones (0.) did not stay until the end of the meet- ing of the sub-committee, when the decision that their recommendation should not be put on the minutes was arrived at. Alderman Jones said that was correct. THE VOTING. On a division, Alderman Jones's amendment was defeated by 19 votes to 13. Seventeen voted for and 17 against Dr. Griffith's amendment, and the Mayor gave his casting vote against it, so that this amendment also was defeated. Finally the recommendation of the committee was carried by 18 votes to 14.
A NOTED COMPOSER.
A NOTED COMPOSER. HONOURING HIS MEMORY. At Chester Consistory Court, on Wednesday, the Rev. Canon Cooper Scott, who presided, sanctioned the placing in St. Mary's Church, Stockport, of a tablet to the memory of John Wainwright, who died in 1768. and was the composer of the tune to which the hymn "Christians awake, salute the happy morn" is sung. The tablet bears the fol- lowing inscription:—"In memory of John Wain- wright, who was buried in Stockport, some time organist of this church, who left as an heritage to the Church at large a tune whose sound has gone out into all lands where the praise of our incarnate Lord is sung. In 1757 he resided in Manchester, and became organist of the Collegiate Church. He was buried at this church January 8th, 1768, aged 45 years."—Mr. Fletcher, proctor, who made the application to the Court on behalf of the rec- tor of St. Mary's (the Rev. Wm. Symonds, M.A.), said there was a particular interest in the case, and he could not do better than quote the words of the Rev. E. G. Swain, who said, "It is no small achievement to have written a tune which after a lapse of 153 years still retains its prominent place."—The expense of the memorial-230-has been defrayed by voluntary subscription. REV. GOLDWYER LEWIS'S SUCCESSOR. It was intimated on Saturday that Col. France- Hayhurst, Bostock Hall, in whose gift w the living of Davenham, Northwich, has offered the rectorship of that parish, vacant by the lamented death of the Rev. G. A. Goldwyer Lewis, to the Rev. G. R. Sanders, Egremont. The rev. gentleman has accepted, and the appointment has been approved by a meeting of parishioners. Mr. Sanders was formerly vicar of Castle (Northwich) and Alsager. The gross value of the living is about 9570. CHESHIRE COLLECTIONS. The following is a list of the harvest and other church collections which have been forwarded to the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution between the 1st January and the 31st December, 1903 j—Mr. T. Baxter, 5s. Rev. L. D. Lyon Bennett, Little Leigh, 25 10s. Rev. J. C. Berkeley, Bruera, £1 Is. Rev. H. A. Bull, Thornton Hough, t4 3s. 7d. Very Rev. Dean Darby, Chester Cathedral, 96 13s. 4-i.: Rev. Canon Fielden, Bebington. £11 10s.; Rev. A Gore, Parish Church, Bowdon, £ 6 15s. Id.; Rev. J. Holden, St. Mark's, Antrobus, lGs. 5d. Rev. J. Holden, Si), Mark's, Antrobus, 12s. Id.; Rev. G. A, Jackson, St. Mary's, High Leigh, S4 13s. fid. Rev. Morris Jones, Tilston, 22 2a. Rev. H. L. Mallory, MolJberley, £10; Rev. T. H. May, Heswall, £ 2 17s. Rev. P. F. A. Morrell, St, Nicholas, Burton, £ 3 3s. 9d.; Rev. F. C, Royds, Coddington, £ 3 lis. Rev. W. Sparling,"Upton, £ 318s. 8d.; Rev. A. Symonds. Over Tabiey, £ 7 4a. 3d. Rev. C. Wr&y, Frodsbam liridge, 17s.
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At Chester Consistory Court on Wednesday the Rev. Herbert Boiseau Firth, M.A., vicar of St. James, Latchford, and the Rev. Harry Vernon Pigot, M.A., vicar of St. Thomas, Stockton Heath, were sworn in as surrogates for the diocese.
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IN CASE OF FIRE.—The awful warning con- veyed by the recent Chicago fire has not been lost upon the Chester Watch Committee—though this is not the first time they have considered the subject— who have this week visited the Chester Royalty Theatre, and inspected the means provided for checking and extinguishing tires, and the exits. Among other things, the committee have recom- mended that the emergency exit from thegaltery should be constructed of iron and not of wood as at present. HOLY TRINITY CHOIR. The annual choir supper was held at the Bull aod Stirrup Hotel, last week, the Rector in the chair. Owing to sickness the party was not BO numerous as in some past years. After dinner all prepared themselves to spend an enjoyable even- ing. In welcoming those present, the Rector sympathetically referred to the absent members, and expressed the hope that all would soon be re- stored to health. The first toast was the usual loyal one, and was received with musical honours. Messrs. J. Lloyd and J. Abday next followed with the song?, "The Village Blaoksmith" and "Marie, my girl," both of which received well- deserved applause. The toast of "The Clergy" was entrusted to Dr. King, who, &fr eulogising their excellent work, their devotion to duty, re- ferred to the improvements in the services and' the parish generally. He deprecated very strongly the treatment meted out to the Bishop some time ago at Birkenhead, and expressed the hope that all would loyally work for the good old Church of England. In reply the Rector, after thanking those present for the way in which the tcast was received, referred to advice given by the Bishop of London to all Church people with regard to the present educational crisis, and trusted that a keener and closer interest would be taken by all Church people in this and allied questions. He expressed his appreciation of the very great help given him by the Rev. T. W. Mundy, and the lay reader, Mr. J. Southby. He next asked for the loyal support of the laity in carrying out the work of the various institutions in connection with the parish. He also thanked the wardens, Messrs. Walley and Knowles, for their services,' and the able manner in which they carried out their dut;es; also the sidesmen for their willing and ready help on all occasions. He paid a warm tribute to the organist (Mr. Pate) and the choir for their services so willingly given, and so well car-i cl out. Mr. J. H. Thompson now delighted the audience with a capital rendering of the song "Lorna," and was followed by Mr. S. Snelson, who gave an excellent rendering of the recitation "Bernardo and King Alphonso." The Rev. T. W. Mundy proposed the toast of the "Church Officers." He compared their duties in the past as laid down by the old canons ecclesiastical, with those of the present, and asked them not to oon- line their duties within so narrow a scope but to Merest themselves in all the work connected with the parish generally. In reply, ]yjr tt'allev expressed the hope that all would trv L out the idea just laid before them G Whiteley next sang, and then Mr J p; A t0!St ';A11.other Church Workers'' Mr" Stuart Marston having suitably re«tvm^ j great amusement by his song "wKf^^rW the carpet on the stairs Snn« u « Carter, Lovatt, and H M Stone JS- Messrs. all capitally rendered, the efforts of* £ 7 ffie"r evoking much applause. The toast "The eS isfc and choir" was very ablr eiven ut nSv T Knowles, who gave a history of the choir f^some years past He ooniplimented the oTJaSt and choir for the very efficient manner in £ hksh the services were rendered, and thought th«v would compare very favourably with anv other parish choir in the city. Messrs. Pate and J. Llovf h&v- mg suitaWy responded, Mr. J. H. ThomP*™ again delighted all with a song, after which Mr. Webster proposed the toast of the "Secretary and committee. Messrs. Weights and Snelson hav- ing responded, an addition was made to the pro- gramme by a toast. "Absent friends." This was feelingly given by Mr. F. Segar, supported by Mr. F. Formstone, and sympathetically received. The singing of "Auld lang syne" brought a most en- joyable evening to a close.
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CHESHIRE POLICE COMMITTEE ♦ CRIME IN THE COUNTY. THE INCREASE OF VAGRANCY. The quarterly meeting of the Cheshire Stand- ing Joint Police Committee was held on Saturday at Chester Castle, Colonel France-Hayhurst pre- siding. CHIEF CONSTABLE'S REPORT. The Chief Constable (Mr. J. H. Hamersley) submitted his return of crime for the quarter ended 30th November last. He stated that the total number of persons apprehended and sum- moned was 2,856, of which number 36 were com- mitted for trial, 2.213 summarily convicted, and 607 discharged. Of the number summarily con- victed 1,846 were fined, and of this number 145 were allowed time to pay. Two hundred and twenty-five persons were sent to prison in default of payment of fine and costs, 21 of such after having been allowed time to pay. In comparison with the corresponding quarter of 1902. there was an increase of 131 persons apprehended and a de- crease of 196 persons summoned, the former oaused by more offences of drunkenness and beg- ging, and the latter by fewer offences of drunken- ness and prosecutions under the Education Act and Towns Police Clauses Act. When compared with the corresponding period of 1898, there was an increase of 276 persons apprehended and a do- crease of 470 summoned, the former caused by more offences of drunkenness and begging and the latter by fewer offences of drunkenness and prose- cutions under the Education Act and County Bye-laws, Towns Police Clauses Act and offences in relation to dogs. Thirty-two persons under 16 years of age were apprehended for the following offences, viz. :—One shopbreaking, one arson, six robberies of money and jewellery, five robberies of eatables and wearing apparel, four other rob- beries, four U.C. Industrial Schools Act, four other offences. Of these 32 persons 26 were first offenders. One hundred and twenty-five persons Under 16 years of age were summoned for the fol- lowing offences, viz. :—Seventeen larceny (simple), 36 obstructing footpath and playing football in •treet, 26 discharging fireworks and throwing •tones in street, five wilful damage, 13 gaming, five other offences. Of these 106 were first offen- ders, 38 being dismissed and 68 fined and ordered to pay costs. No person under 16 years of age had during the past quarter been sent to prison in default of payment of fine and costs. Four hundred and three males and eighty-four females were proceeded against for drunkenness, being an increase of four males when compared with the lime period of last year, and a decrease of 50 males and eight females when compared with the eame period of 1898. Fourteen hoensed houses had been proceeded against, nine being convicted and five dismissed, as against 18 proceeded against, 12 convicted and six dismissed in the November quarter, 1902, and 15 proceeded against, seven convicted and eight dismissed in the same period of 1898. Sergt. Martin Hunt, who had completed 26 yean and 65 days of service, had given notice of his desire to retire from the Constabulary, having completed the term which enabled him to do so under the provisions of the Police Act, 1890. ORNAMENTAL GUNS FOR THE CASTLE. The Clerk (Mr. Reginald Potts) reported corre- spondence with the officer commanding the 1st Cheshire and Carnarvonshire Royal Garrison Ar- tillery Volunteers as to the purchase of twelve disused guns and gun-carriages for ornamental purposes at the Castle.—It was decided to pur- chase the guns at a nominal cost of JE5. THE INCREASING VAGRANCY. A resolution was received from the Gloucester- shire Standing Joint Committee, viewing with apprehension the progressive and serious increase in vagrancy in the country, and urging that the subject should receive the careful consideration of the Local Government Board, with a view to the establishment of a more effective and uniform system of dealing with tramps throughout the country.. Colonel George Dixon, in moving that the com- mittee should support this resolution, said he knew that the Gloucestershire Committee had done everything in that county to put a stop to the in- crease of vagrancy. They had tried to improve the condition of deserving tramps, but had failed to bring about the desired effect. Instead of de- creasing, the number in that county had been on the increase, and he believed it was the same all over the country. There was a very large in- crease. Mr. John Thompson, who seconded the resolu- tion, said in Lincolnshire they had taken the mat- ter up very strongly, and had issued a pamphlet giving considerable information. It was desirable that they should see the pamphlet. It proposed to deal with the problem by means of tramp settle- ments, and he thought that was a very desir- able course to take. At the same time, tramps no doubt felt much more comfortable in the way in which they were now dealt with by justices than in being allowed to slaep out. They migra- ted towards the workhouses at Christmas time in order to get the special cheer provided at that season, and he thought it was most desirable that tramps should be dealt with firmly, if not sevqrelv, in order to prevent them from living iLt e coun- I try's expense. I Mr. Rooke (AJtrincham^ aiought the subject was one more for consideration of boards of guardians t^Q police committees. Guardians were cognisant of the difficulties, and the Association of Poor-law Guardians, which was "epresentative of guardians over the whole coun- try, had the matter in hand. Colonel Dixon pointed out that they required a uniform system throughout the country of deal- ing with tramps. It would be of no use to leave boards of guardians to solve the difficulty, be- cause they would in all probabilty not take a uniform course of action. The Chairman agreed that a uniform system was required for dealing with vagrants in all workhouses in England. In some workhouses tramps were treated much better than in others, and consequently some workhouses received a large accumulation of tramps, while others were avoided by the tramps. The Chief Constable informed the committee that there had been a considerable increase last year in this county in the number of wayfarers and professional tramps, and others. The num- ber of this class amounted during the year ending March 1903 to 14,149. According to the returns for the three quarters ending 31st December, 1903, there was a decrease compared with the previous 1 year of 9,631. Although there might be a decrease of tramps and wayfarers"^relieved at unions during the last nine months as compared with the pre- vious year, he was quite satisfied from personal observation of the number of men apprehended for vagrancy that there was an increase of vagrants on the roads. This was becoming a serious diffi- culty, because the vagrants supplied many recruits for the ranks of criminals. A short time ago the late Archdeacon Goldwyer Lewis called public attention to this problem, and it required urgent attention, because they were simply feeding their prisons with lads and young men at a time when they ought to be looked after and made to lead an honest life. A superintendent in one of the Cheshire police divisions thought the increase of tramps in this country had been brought about to a certain extent by men who, after serving in the I recent war, were unable to obtain employment, and gradually degenerated into tramps. The resolution was carried. MORE POLICE REQUIRED. I A letter was read from the Higher Bebington I Urban District Council expressing the opinion that the police supervision in that district was altogether inadequate, and should be permanently increased. On the motion of Mr. J. J. Evane, seconded by Dr. Hodgson, it was decided to provide an extra constable in the district. A DEPUTY CLERK OF THE PEACE. At a meeting of the sub-committee appointed to consider the necessity for a re-arrangement of the Clerk of the Peace's department, the Chair- man explained that he had, after consultation with the chairman of the Council and the chairman of the Standing Joint Committee, requested the Clerk of the Peace to convene this meeting for considering the necessity for a further re-arrange- ment in the Clerk of the Peace's department. and stated that in his opinion, having regard to the additional powers imposed on upon courts of quarter sessions and county councils by recent Acts of Parliament, and the consequent increased duties and responsibilities of the Clerk of the Peace, that the time had arrived for the Standing Joint Committee's exercising the powers con- ferred upon them by section 83 (4) of the Local Government Act, 1888, by appointing a deputy clerk of the peace for the county, to hold office during their pleasure, and to act in lieu of the Clerk of the Peace in case of his death, illness, or absence, or in such other cases as may be deter- mined by the Joint Committee, and the Chairman further stated that the Clerks of the Peace of practically all the large counties of England lia-I the assistance of one or more officially appointed deputies in carrying out the duties of his office, &i}^ ™e"ti°ned the fact that Mr. Hubert Potts, the Clerk of the Peace's brother, had for the past i 7ear/ re £ ularly attended quarter sessions as clerk of the second court, besides assisting the Clerk of the Peace in other respects. It was resolved that the Standing Joint Committee be recommended to appoint Mr. Hubert Potts as deputy clerk of the peace for the county, to hold office during the pleasure of the committee and to act in lieu of the Clerk of the Peace in case of his death, illness. or absence, and generally to assist him in the performance of his duties. On the motion of Colonel Dixon, seconded bv Dr. Hodgson, the recommendation was confirmed.
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MR. LEVER AND WIRRAL-A deputa- tion of the Wirral Liberal Association waited upon Mr. W. H. Lever on Friday, with the object of requesting him to contest the Wirral Parliamentary Division at the next election, in opposition to Mr. Hoult, the sitting Unionist member. The gathering took place at the Reform Club. Liverpool, and was presided over by Mr. T. Clark (chairman of the association). A memorial, signed by 1,381 voters, was read.—Mr. Lever men- tioned that they had gone on consistently fighting Wirral for the last two centuries without a single victory. He said he would give the matter further consideration, and come to a definite decision before he left this country for a lengthy journey abroad.
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GRESFORD. MUSICAL SUCCESS.-The friends of Mr. Tom O'Feely will be pleased to learn that he has been successful in obtaining the degree A.RC.O. He is a son of Dr. O'Feely, the Liverpool barrister, who resides at Kingsley Villa, Gresford, and is a pupil of Mr. E. J. Cunnah, F.R.C.O. Mr. O'Feely is now acting as organist at St. John's Church, Chester.
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THORNTON HOUGH. NEW CHAPEL.—It has been decided to place the new Congregational Church upon a self-support- ing basis. and with this object a guarantee fund has been set on foot, and has been so well supported that only 944 is now needed to complete the sum which will cover the general up-keep of the church. It is proposed to appeal to the members of the congregation for small amounts, the larger sums having already been generously guaranteed by the committee and their friends.
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HAWARDEN. SUNDAY SCHOOL TEA.—The scholars of the Sunday schools in connection with the Parish Church were entertained at tea at the Girls' School on Saturday. The Rector and Mrs. Stephen Gladstone, Miss Constance Gladstone, Miss Catherine Gladstone were present. The children enjoyed themselves in the Rectory grounds previous to the tea. A Christmas tree proved very attractive, each child receiving a present.
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NORTHOP. APPOINTMENT.—At a meeting of the managers of the National School on Monday week, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Richardson, Marloes National School, were unanimously appointed headmaster and infant mistress, out of upwards of 150 applicants. At the same meeting it was decided that an opportunity be given to the parents to con- tribute towards a testimonial to Air. and Mrs. F. Phillips, the late master and mistress. Mr. Edward Foulkes was elected secretary, Mr. R. Morris (Brooktield) treasurer, and Miss A. E. Foulkes and Miss Ethel Harper collectors.
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NESTON. A FOREIGN INVASION.—A dark come plexioned foreigner, wearing ewings and without shoes or stockings, was found by the police on I Wednesday night sleeping in the brickyard of Messrs. Evans, in Burton-road, and was taken into custody. It appears that the prisoner had been begging about the neighbourhood, and had caused some alarm in lonely districts and particularly at the Farmer's Arms Inn, Leighton, where it is rumoured that he acted in a threatening manner, and drew a knife. Three shillings in copper was found in his possession. He was charged with begging before Colonel Lloyd on Thursday, but all attempts to make him understand the charge failed. The services of Mr. Job Yearsley were enlisted as interpreter, and he addressed the prisoner in several Continental languages, but he could not or would not understand, and finally he was discharged on promising to leave the neighbourhood, and on the police undertaking to see him off.
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I FLINT, MOLD DOCTOR'S CLAIM.—At Flint County Court, on Friday, before Sir Horatio Lloyd, Dr. Osborn Lunt, of Mold, claimed 8s. 4d. for medical attendance and in lieu of six months' notice as per agreement with the Phoenix Colliers. In l Mr. Dingley, underground manager, had a six months' agreement drawn up. The men paid 2d. per week, which amount was collected by Mr. Thomas Parry, the owner of the colliery, and ths amount in his hands was 8s. 4d. In the mean- time, however, some disputes arose, and a ballot was taken which resulted in a large majority in favour of Dr. T. Foroor Williams as medical officer. Upon this the committee sent a fortnight's notice to Dr. Lunt, which he took no notice of. Mr. W. Wynne Evans, Wrexham, appeared for Dr. Wil- liams and the colliers Mr. J. B. Marston, Mold, for Pr. Lunt; and Mr. Geortre Marley for Mr. Parry. A number of witnesses were called on both sides.—The Judge decided that Dr. Lunt was entitled to the claim, and gave judgment aocord- iingly, without costs. He allowed the cost of the day to Air. Thomas Parry, for whom, he said, he was sorry, but would not allow costs to Dr. Williams.
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MALPAS. PARISHIONERS AND RECTOR.—A meet- ing of the subscribers to the proppsed presenta- tion to the rector, the Rev. the Hon. A- R. Parker, was held in the Julailee Hall on Wednesday. In the absenoe of Mr. Sandbach (churchwarden), Mr. M. H. Danily presided. Mr. H. Mercer (secro- tary) reported that the collectors' books shewed £55. Several more subscriptions were expected and he anticipated a total of 260. Several sub- scribers had intimated that they would have doubled their donations if the rector could have been induced to stay as rector.—The Chairman remarked that the result was most gratifying. It was resolved that the presentation consist of a handsomely fitted dressing-case, engraved with the crest and monogram, also a massive silver rose bowl, in addition to an illuminated album ccntain- ing a full list of the subscribers. It was further decided that a presentation be also made to Mrs. Parker. A small committee was appointed to carry out the details, namely, Mr. S. H. Sand- bach and Mr. H. Mercer (churchwardens), Mr. R. L. Greenshields, Mr. Danily, and Mr. Timmis. The committee are. to arrange to publicly make the presentation.
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BROMBORUUGH. RECTOR'S DIAMOND WEDDING.-The highly-esteemed rector of Bromborough, the Rev. T. Dyer Green, and Mrs. Green oelebrated the sixtieth anniversary of their wedding on Sunday, January 10, when a peal of 1,904 changes grand- sire triples was rung 011 the church bells before the evening service. The parishioners oould not allow this interesting event to pass without shew- ing some special inark of the very high esteem which they kave so long oommanded in their midst, *ii<i this object in view the ohurch- w^r<fens Ynvited contributions for that purpoeb, and ound all classes eager to subscribe. The presentation took the form of a very beautifully illuminated address, signed by a large number of the subscribers, and a handsomely engraved silver bowl, mounted on an ebony stand, and bearing representations of the rectory, the church, the schools and school-house, and the village cross on the four sides, a silver afternoon tea service and salver, a pair of silver candlestioks, and a gold brooch set with diamonds and sapphires. On Saturday the rector gave the parishioners an op- portunity of viewing t'hese beautiful presents at the schools; the room was tastefully decorated, and the rector and Mrs. Green were present and spent an exceedingly busy time receiving the numerous guests who attended to shew their very sincere regard. It is hoped that the rector and his wife may be long spared to carry on the good work fn which they have been actively engaged for so many years.
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CONNAH'S QUAY & SHOTTON. NEW BOAT.—A fine new fishing sloop, named Wild Cherry, has just been launched by Mr. Robert Lathom, of Southport, for Mr. John Jones, of Connah's Quay. The boat will be engaged in the fishing industry in the districts of the Lan- cashire Sea Fisheries Committee and Dee Fishery Board. It is to be hoped that other fishermen will follow the example, and thereby keep a fast fading local industry in our own port. COLONEL HOWARD.—On Tuesday evening Colonel Howard, the adopted Unionist candidate in opposition to Mr. Herbert Lewis, M.P., for the county, visited this district and addressed a few of his supporters at the Peny-llan Conservative Clubroom. Later on he visited Captain Hurl- butt s residence, where he was met by several friends. The meeting was confined to members onlv. RATEPAYERS AND LIGHTING.—On Tues- day evening a public meeting was held in St. Ethelwold's School for the purpose of voting a sum of money sufficient to cover the necessarv ex- penses of lighting during the present year,—Mr. J. Lowry presided, and among those present were Messrs. T. J. Haswell, Fenwick, Hughes, A. For- ber, J. Darbey, B. Hughes, J. Williams, J. Gar- ratt, etc.—Mr. Haswell. in explaining the object of the meeting, said they only wanted sufficient money to cover the year's expenses, viz., £35. This was cutting it very fine, but they did not want the rate to exceed 3d. in the JE. A great deal had been said about the want of more light in the side streets, and they were genuine grievances, but the only way to get out of the difficulty was to call together as many ratepayers as possible, and com- pel the Saltney Parish Council to provide lighting in their own area. The ratepayers had to blame their two councillors for their laxity in opposing the lighting question when they had a chance of pushing the question to the front. ("Shame ")— Mr. Fenwick proposed, and Mr. Joseph Garratt seconded, that a threepennv rate be levied.—It was also decided to call a publio meeting in the near future.—Mr. Haswell was-hear-tily thanked for his services.
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