The Chester Courant and Advertiser for North Wales

THE CABINET. A meeting of the Cabinet Council was held to-day m at the Foreign Office.

+- MR. LOWTHER'S ILLNESS. NO IMPROVEMENT. It is stated to-day that there is no improvement in the condition of the Right Hon. James Lowther.

0 FORMER RUGBY HEADMASTER The Rev. Canon Hay man, rector of Aldingham. near Ulverston, and formerly headmaster of Rugby School, died suddenly last night at the rectory at the age of 81.

FATAL FALL OF EARTH. TWO MINERS KILLED. Two local miners, named Hunter and Baker, were killed at Adelaide Colliery, near Bishop Auckland, this morning, by a fall of earth.

COUNTY CRICKET. LUXUH SCORES. The lunch scores are as follow:—Hants, 103 for one Notts, 196 for three Worcester, 87 for five Kent, 175 for eight; Middlesex, 105 for two; Africans ail out for 234.

MILITARY APPOINTMENT, NEW COMMANDER OF ROYAL ENGINEERS Lieut.-Cclonel Javine, R.E., on his return from special duty in Egypt, has been appointed to command the troops and companies of the Royal Engineers at Aldersiiot, vice Colonel Buxton, D.S.O.

BATTLE OF THE BOYNE. ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. The anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne was celebrated in Belfast to-day with the cus- tomary enthusiasm.

SEAMAN EXECUTED. HIGH-SEA MURDER. At Pentonville Prison, London, to-day, Jonr- Sullivan (40), seaman, was executed for murdering Dennis Lowthian (17), a deck boy, on board ship, on the high seas in May with a hatchet. Billing- ton was the executioner, and death is stated have been instantaneous.

SPORTING. -+-- NEWMARKET MEETING. TUESDAY. TRIAL PLATE. Compliment, 1 Raven's Flight, 2 Mulligatawny, 3. Six ran. SOLTYKOFF STAKES. Strathglass. 1 Ormazd, 2 Prudent King, 3. Thirteen ran. DULLIXGHAM PLATE.—Rondeau, 1; Belli- vor Tor, 2 Proffer, 3. Seven ran. BEAUFORT HANDICAP.— Chacornac, 1 Vergia, 2; Hazafi, 3. Thirteen ran.

BISLEY RIFLE MEETING. The opening of the Bisley Rifle Meeting on Monday was a very quiet one. There was no shoot- ing at all before lunch, and the afternoon was mainly devoted to practice with the Service rifle. In the evening there was an important match rifle competition, the Waldegrave, open to all comers, ten shots at each distance of 800 and 900 yards. The first prize, £ 10, was won by Mr. Wynne, Irish Rifle Association, with an aggregate of 99, viz., 50 at the first distance, and 41) at the second. The weather was very fine. YESTERDAY'S SHOOTING. THE BASS COMPETITION. Bisley Camp, Tuesday. Shooting has been going on since morning. In the Bass competiticu ,15 shots at 900 and 1,000 yards ranges with match rifles), Colonel Bulkotc, Derbyshire Regiment. wins the first prize of Lio with 133. Mr. P. K. Whitehead, Bury, was second with 131. Major Davies, Indian Civil Service, third with 151, and ATr. T. L. Edge, lafco 4th Notts, fourth ISC. Thij weather ho: and fine.

THE HEAT WAVE. In Chester the highest recorded shade tempera- ture during the heat spell by Mr. J. D. Siddall at the was en Sirrrrlay when the mercury reached 79 degrees in the middle of the day. On Monday the maximum reading in the shade was 75. and at noon yesterday (Tuesday) 73. At th-2 time of writing the barometer is falling, though not so appreciably as to betoken any radical change in the weather. Mr. E. Wells's thermometer at Eecleston recorded 86 in the shade on Monday, and 79 yesterday (Tue-sday). Monday was the hottest day tiffs year, the nearest approach being last We anesdav, when the mercury stood at 83. CASE OF SUNSTROKE. A gardener named Ernest Smith, 39, Overleigh- road, was overcome by the heat while working at Handb;J;-Q on Monday. He was removed to the Infirmary, and is making good progress towards rccoverv. DENBIGHSHIRE. Saturday was the hottest day of the year in Denbighshire. At mid-day the thermometer regis- tered over 90 degrees, and was still rising. Hay- ma.kers complained of the intense heat, and M, operations of picking in th- Holt and Famdon strawberrr fields were carried on under difficulties. FATALITIES. While cycling, on Monday afternoon, from Waterford 10 Trainers with Miss Tcpp;n, daughter of Cano:i Toppin. and a Waterford gentleman, the Rev. George S. Sweetnan fell from his machine and was picked up dead. The weather was extremely hot, and it is supposed that death was due to heat apoplexy. Three deaths, attribu- ted to the heat, have been reported to the Lan- caster Coroner. Charles Littio, aged 60, a stock- man, died suddenly on Saturday in a field at Mountnessing, in Essex, from the effects of the heat. A printer named Chapman, of Norfolk, staying at Worcester, who had complained that the sun made- him feel dizzy, jumped from an attic window at a lodging-house in Little Angel- street, on Sunday night, and was killed. The death of a butcher named Towns, in consequence of the heat, was announced at Stockport on Mon- day.

CRICKET. -♦ EATON PARK v. L. & N.-W. RECREATION CLUB. -Played at Eaton Park on Saturday, Score: Recusation Club. First Innings. Second Innings. E Baker b Killick 0 cKillick bChapman IS A Rowland b Killick 0 b Killick .11 HTo-ylor stWilson b Rob' ta 1 Ibw C h ipman 0 J Lightburn b Killick 1 not out 17 E Weston not out 11 c and b Chapman. J J Hammond b Killick 0 h Chapman 0 T C Campion c Garforth b Killick 0 b Chapman 0 W H Lloyd b Killick 10 did not bat F Darcy c Chamberlain b Roberts 16 b Chapman 0 J Woodroope c Wilson b Rob-res 0 b Chapman i JLhawcWilsonbKillick 0 did not bat Extras. 3 Extras 5 Total 42 Total(for8wkts)..62 Eaton PARK. W G Garforth not out.34 A J Wilson c Darcy b Lightburn 14 ,T Mountford b Lightburn 14 C Chapman b Rowlands. 0 W Roberts c Lloyd b Weston 43 T A Chamberlain not out 10 Caut. E Wood did not bat Hon. C. T. Parker E Weils G Kiiiick Rev, J P, Fulie-r Extras 13 Total (for 4 wickets) 134

NANTWICH. GRUESOME DISCOVERY. -Shortly before noon on Monday workmen in the employment of the N-mtwich Urban Council made a gruesome dis- covery. At a pit which thev were engaged filling in one of the workmen turned over with his spade what appeared to be a parcel, but on closer examina- tion w's found to be the battered remains of an infant about five months old.

A Ion, and interesting letter by Mr. Robert Yerburgh, M.P., appeared in yesterday's (Tues- day's) "Times," on the subject of the Militia and the Volunteers.

OCCUPATION OF KAI-PING. The following official telegram, dated' Tokio, July 10, is issued by the Japanese Legation:- "General Oku reports as follows: -The Second Army commenced operations July 6 for occupy- ing Kai-ping. After successively dislodging the Russians from their positions, we finally occupied Kai-ping and neighbouring heights on the 9th." [Detailed reports of the operations leading up to the occupation of Kai-ping by the Japanese have been received in St. Petersburg from Lieut.- General Sakharoft'-]

GENEKAL KUROKFS OPERATIONS. The following official telegram dated Tokio, July 10, is issued by the Japanese Legacl()Il General Kuroki repQrts; -Un July 6, our De- tachment, expelling 30U Russian cavalry, occupied Hsien-c-hang, 30 mdes north-east of Saimachi- No casualties on our side. On July 5 we repulsed 1,300 cavalry of Chichinsky Reglrnqklt, which came to attack near North Fen-shin-ling. Our casualties were four killed and three wounded-li-

SIEGE OF PORT ARTHUK TORPEDO-BOAT ATTACKS. St. Petersburg, July 9. The following telegram has been received by the Minister of War from Lieutenant-General Zilinsky, dated the 7th lIlsE Acoording to information received from Port Arthur, dated the 2nd inst.. 9 p.m., four Japanese torpedo boats attempted to force an entrance to that port. One was sunk by the battery on Golden Hill, and a second near another battery. A third lost a funnel, and the fourth, which had four funnels, escaped safely. The garrison gener- ally is in excellent spirits. Skirmisnes take place daily. Two weeks previously the Chief of Police had recaptured, with his men, 240 cattle. We took 50 Japanese scouts prisoners on July 1. Our fortress batteries have not yet fired a single shot. We have ammunition in abundance. The des- troyer Lieut. Burakoff has returned to Port Arthur, where it was greeted with enthusiastic cheers. According to reports from the frontier guards, in the evening of the 4th inst. Chunohuses at- tacked a patrol near the station of Sy-pin-hai, and fired on a military train. The attack was repulsed without Russian loss. On the 5th inst. signal lights were observed two kilometres north of the station of Mon-tian-sian. A patrol which was sent in this direction discovered a band of 15 Chunchuses and dispersed them. One Chun- chu.se was killed and one taken prisoner." Tokio, July 10 On Friday night, during a storm, a flotilla of torpedo-boats belonging to Admiral Togo's fleet approached Port Arthur. In the morning one of the boats discovered the cruiser Askold, and at- tacked her, with what result is not known. During the firing two Japanese petty officers were severely wounded.

THE KAISER AND HIS RUSSIAN REGIMENT. St. Petersburg, July 10. The German Emperor has sent a telegram to the commander of the 85th (Wiborg) Infantry Regiment, of which his Majesty is honorary colonel-in-chief, congratulating the regiment on the prospect of meeting the enemy The Emperor adds that he is proud of the fact that his Wiborg Regiment will have the honour of fighting for the Emperor, the Fatherland, and the fame of the Russian army, and closes with the words, My sincere wishes accompany the regiment. God bless its standards." The telegram only ap- peared this morning in the military organ, the "Russky Invalide," but by the evening it had be- come widely known in other than military circles, and formed the general topic of conversation among the educated classes. Various conclusions are drawn from it. A considerable section of the public even deduces from the message that Ger- many intends before long to abandon her position as a mere onlooker of events in the Far East. In diplomatic circles, while the message has caused much surprise and comment, it is immediately associated with the approaching Treaty negotia- tions in Berlin. It seems generally understood that Russia is prepared to make considerable tariff concessions in exchange for the benevolent neutrality of Germany during the war, as well as for the assistance Germany is rendering by keep- ing the enemies of the Russian Government in Germany under police surveillance. Moreover, the desire of Russia to obtain money in the Ger- man market has been repeatedly affirmed, and M. Witte's disinclination to state the object af his visit to Berlin is interpreted as confirmation of this wish.

A RUSSIAN HEROINE. The special correspondent of the Daily Tele- graph" at St. Petersburg says:—The doughty deeds of a brave Russian girl, who on close ac- quaintance proves to be a Karaim Jewess, are graphically reported from Mukden. This courageous Hebrew, who is only twenty, dresses as a man, calls herself Michael Smolko, and has played a brilliant and helpful part as scout and dragoman. Recently, when some specially danger- ous work was necessary-, and qualified military men were called upon to volunteer, she was the first to offer her services and reconnoitre the Japanese position in the forest. On June 21 she headed a small party of Cossacks, and not only obtained information needed by the Russian com- mander but successfully drove back a large number of cattle which, having been looted by the Japanese, were being taken to their camp by Chinese auxiliaries. L

PORT ARTHUR FLEET. A VIGOROUS SORTIE. REPORTED ESCAPE. [EXCHANGE TELEGRAM.] Paris, Tuesday. A St. Petersburg despatch to the Echo de Paris" states that a vigorous sortie was made from Port Arthur, four guns and 80 prisoners being taken. The message adds that the Japanese are fortifying the heights, their forces now num- bering about 100,000. A St. Petersburg telegram to the Petit Parisien" reports that the Port Arthur fleet suc- ceeded in escaping in the direction of the Corea Straits. The Askola was torpedoed and badly damaged. The crew lost heavily. Three Japanese torpedo boats were sunk.

JAPANESE ARMS FACTORIES AT THEIR BUSIEST. A Rome telegram states that a despatch from Nagasaki says the arms factories there havo been at their busiest during the last three months, having turned out approximately 250 rifles and 1,000 cartridges daily, besides 385 cannon of different calibres.

CZAR'S IMPATIENCE. WOULD GO TO THE FRONT. I An Exchange (Rome) telegram states that a Chi-fu message says the Czar would have insisted on going to the seat of war, had not Kuropatkin answered that he would not assume the responsi- bility of the presence of the Sovereign unless before the arrival of the Czar he received another 500,000 men.

THE JAPANESE ADVANCE. ST. PETERSBURG ALARMED. GENERALSHIP CRITICISED. An Exchange (Paris) telegram says the St. Petersburg correspondent of the "Echo de Paris" states that the Japanese advanoe towards Mukden is causing much anxiety in military circles of the Russian capital. The Japanese seem, critics say, to bo unaffected by the rainy season. General Kuropatkin's strategy in determining to remain at Liaoyang, instead of retiring to Mukden, is dis- approved, and the fact that General Starkelburg has been given an important command is ridi- culed. It is also stated Stackolburg's health is exceedingly bad.

TOURIST'S DREADFUL FAL-L.-Thomas Ritchie, aged 25, of Innerleithen, was on Sunday visiting the famous waterfall some ten miles from Moffat, known as the Grey Mare's Tail, when he fell over the hillside and dropped down the ravine 200 feet below. He was picked up by a motor-car party, and was found to be suffering from terrible injuries to the head and body. On Monday the unfortunate man died. The path at the point where he fell is very dangerous. LOW QUALITY OF MANCHESTER MILK. The Manchester City Analyst reports that after examining two or three hundred samples of milk he finds the general quality is low many samples are now taken which barely reach the limit laid down by the Board of Agriculture and he cannot help feeling that many of these poor milks are produced by artificial methods. In nearly a dozen cases water had been added or fat extracted, some- times both. AN UNLUCKY BLOW.—An inquest was held at Kempstou, near Bedford, on Monday, on a lad named Sidney Oakins. who was killed on the river bank on Saturday. The evidence shewed that Captain Winter and a companion went row- ing to Kempston. They landed, and while absent some boys went for a row in their boat. Return- ing and finding Captain Winter waiting, they landed on the opposite bank. another boy bringing the boat across. Captain Winter then rowed off with the shoes of two boys, who with others fol- lowed the boat for a quarter of a mile, pelting the boat all the way. Eventually Winter landed, carrying a scull, which he swung around to keep back the boys, who were advancing on him. De- ceased was in front, and as he stooped to avoid the scull it caught him on the neck, fracturing the base of the skull and causing instant death. One boy witness admitted that Winter did not mean to hurt deceased, but only to drive him back. The jury returned a verdict of man- slaughter under great provocation. It was stated that Captain Winter did everything possible for the lad, and subsequently sent a sympathetic let- ter to his parents, and offered to pay the funeral expenses. I

CHESTER REGATTA. A CAPITAL ENTRY. Writing on Tuesday the prospect of fine weather for this year's Chester Regatta seems an excellent one, and as Regattas, like farmers with un- gathered hay, depend so much upon genial weather, the local committee are beginning to shake hands with themselves. In these degener- ate days the youth of the country prefer less ar- duous exercises such as cycling^ tennis, motor- ing, and—dare we say golf?—to rowing. At least such is the cry from most places where rowing men do congregate, and that being so it is satis- factory to find distinct signs of an awakening of interest in the aquatic art in local circles. Not for a long tune have more Chester crews besn seen on the Dee, and while some river bank critios contemptuously declare that their form is "off" we would say "All things have a beginning." If their knowledge of oarsmanship is so eminently superior, why on earth do they not take their coats off and shew the others how to do better? The committee met at the Grosvenor Hotel on Monday evening under the chairmanship of that enthusiastic oarsman, Mr. Churton, to draw the heats and stations for to-morrow's battle. An examination of the list of entries disclosed the disappointing fact that only two clubs—Royal Chester and Mersey-had entered for the valu- able City of Cnester Challenge Cup. It had been hoped tnat Birmingham R.C., the winners of this year's Wyfold Challenge Cup, would have shewn their prowess on the Dee, but alter their some- wiiat lengtiiy stay at Henley they ieit tney coula not afford the time to come to Cnester. T'lien the Nottingham Britannia crew, the holders oi the Biwpiiy, have broictin up sinca last year, and Burton, suffering trom depression m rowing, were unabie to send a tour. 'ine Royal Chester crew are tne same that rowed ac .tiç.I1WY, and while tuey nave gone back a lnole owing w> tne change from their coxswainless boat, toO their oict snip, tney are rowing well to^etiier, ana their sup- porters are very nopeiui 01 cue resuic. n.veiyo^e admits, nowever, mat Mersey are a strong lour, '1ney are inclined to "iiang a utile, but wnen uGing a sharp burst make cneir boat travel at a more than respectable speed, l'or tHe VV.rrai Unauenge Cup, ior jumour lours, there is the capital entry ot tive. ur these we are glad to welcome JNorcnwioii, Liverpool V ictoria, and iNernesis Rowing Clubs. 'J. ne mention of tae latter recalls some exciting races on the Doe many years ago, when tne ivlanohester repre- sentatives always made a brave snow. Anotner orew, going unaer J.ne name ot "Samovar H..C. are composed ot First Trinity men, and on Mon- day tneir style of rowing was very tavourably commented on. Royal Chester are represented by a tour of which much is expected. For the next four-oared event ot iinpor,amee-the Eaton Plate for maiden crews—Mersey, Grosvenor, Liverpool Victoria, Agecroft, and John o'Gaunt have entered, and taking the two first-mentioned crews alone, there is material tor a cioseiy-con- itested raw. Competition ior the Alayor of Chester's Prize has not of late been keen, but his Worship the Mayor to-morrow will have the satis- faction of seeing his prizes produce a good strug- gle. Here again there will be live starters, 'namely, Y.M.C.A., the College, Chester Post Office, Deva crew, and last, but not least, Grosvenor. Each tour have their admirers, and we are not going to endanger our reputation by en- deavouring to pick out the winner. For the Championship of the Dee Challenge Cup four ha.ve entered-B. S. Newoombe, W arrington; Guy Rixon, Kingston R.C. H. G. Smith, Royal Chester; and R. W. Blakeley. Agecroft. Rixon, it will be remembered, rowed last week for the Diamond Sculls, and after easily beating Ashe, and Viscount Mahon, was knocked out by Hamil- ton Cloutte. He arrived in Chester on Monday evening, accompanied by his coach, "BilL" East, who is well known in the old city. Of the other three scullers H. G. Smith is probably the pick. For the Members' Plate there are three entries and for the Sheriff's Prize two. The band of the 22nd Regimental District will play on the Com- mittee Ground, and the Mayoress has consented to distribute the prizes. Appended is a list of the entries The EATON PLATE, value £ 15. For four-oared gig-boats with fixed seats rowed by Gentlemen Amateurs who have never won a prize of any kind at a Regatta, except a local or scratch race. Distance l1 miles, 40 yards. Mersey Rowing Club: A. E. Peel (bow), N. B. Batterbury (2), G. V. Stanert (3), H. W. Holmden (stroke), A. N. Capper (cox). Grosvenor Rowing Club: E. G. Kember (bow), F. Dutton (2), L. R. Baillie (3), P. G. Haswell (stroke), S. R. Williams (COX). Liverpool Victoria Rowing Club E. F. G. Brown (bow), A. Thomas (2), C. Knudsen (3), R. T. Langdon (stroke), C. Morrison (cox). Agecroft Rowing Club F. Ball (bow), P. V. Leresche (2), G. Leresche (3), A. Clarke (stroke). R. W. Blakeley (cox). John O'Gaunt Rowmg Club, Lancaster L. H. Stones (bow), J. Tnoms (2), J. P. Woodson (3), R. F. Ewan (stroke), E. Wright (cox). The CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE DEE CHALLENGE CUP, value jE50 with presentation cup value £ 8, for scullers; open to ail amateurs. Distance, 1.1 miles 40 yards. B. S. Newcombe, Warrington Gug Rixon. Kingston R.U H. G. Smith, Royal Chester P..C R. W. Blakeley, Agecroft R.U The MEMBER S PLATE, value C5 for junior scullers. Distance, three-quarters of a mile. B. S. Newcombe, Warrington W. Trantom, Royal Chester R.C S. J. Marston, Royal Chester R.C. The SHERIFF OF CHESTER'S PRIZE, value 94, rowed in Thames skiffs by a mixed pair (lady and gentleman). Distance about haif-a-mile. Miss Massey and J. F. Lowe Miss L. Davies and R. H. Griffiths The MAYOR OF CHESTER'S PRIZE, value £10, rowed and steered by gentlemen amateurs, being members of local clubs or gentlemen amateurs residing or engaged in business in the City of Chester, who have never won a prize of any kind at a Regatta, except a scratch race. Distance, three- quarters of a mile. Y.M.C.A. Rowing Club: J. W. Walmsley (bow), R. P. Tiddy (2), A. E, Thomas (3), R. Griffiths (stroke), Baxter (cox). The College Rowing Club R. J. Adams (bow), G. Holland (2), A. E. Newnham (3), H. G. tttan- way (stroke), J. Johnson (cox). Chester Post Office R.C. J. Cogswell (bow), J. R. Davies (2), H. Cecil Vernon (3), J. R. Wightman (stroke), G. O. Lay bourne (cox). "Deva Crew": Norman Ellis (bow), G. W. A. Williams (2), Alfred Bird 3), Frank Ellis (stroke), T. Ellis (cox). Grosvenor Rowing Club T. H. Clemence (bow), E. G. Miller (2), W. A. Nayler (3), G. H. Davies (stroke), b. Clemence (cox). The WIRRAL CHALLENGE CUP, value;250, with presentation cups and coxswain's prize value 4C20 rowed by gentleman amateurs who have never won a senior or open (rowing) prize at a Regatta. Distance, 1:1 miles 40 yards. Northwich Rowing Club: H. Webb (bow), H. H. Molyneux (2), P. F. Mackarel (3), W. H. Molyneux (stroke), A. Crisp (cox). Samovar Rowing Club: R. S. Howson (bow), P. L. Rothband (2), E. E. Walker (3), A. Close Brooks (stroke), (cox). Liverpool Victoria Rowing Club J. B. MacMaster (bow), A. Hunt (2), G. B. Bramhall (3), C. T. Royds (stroke), C. Morrison (cox). Nemesis Rowing Club L. E. Blockley (bow), H. Vos (2), Z. M. Lord (o), R. P. Roe (stroke), E. Williams (cox). Royal Chester Rowing Club: W. Trantom (bow), E. Wooll (2), R. Lowe (3), J. F. Lowe (stroke), F. Massey (cox). The DEE CUP, value;220, for senior fours with coxswains, for competitors who have rowed in the City of Chester Challenge Cup or Wirral Challenge Cup. Winners of the City of Chester Challenge Cup in 1904 are debarred trom rowing. Distance li miles 40 yards. Mersey Rowing Club: H. J. M. Edgar (bow), L. D. Johnson (2), R. Wedd (3), D. S. McClelland (stroke), J. Baxter (cox). Royal Chester Rowing Club W. Trantom (bow), E. Wooll (2), R. Lowe (3), J. F. Lowe (stroke), F. Massey (cox). Royal Chester Rowing Club C. C. Dennis (bow), A. A. Mussen (2), H. G. Smith (3), A. E'. Dicken (stroke), b. Beckett (cox). The CITY OF CHESTER CHALLENGE CUP, value k80 with presentation cups and cox- swain's prize value £2iJ, for seniors fours with cox- swains. Distance, li miles 40 yards. Mersey Rowing Cluo: H. J. M. Edgar (bow), L. D. Johnston (2), R. Wedd (3), D. S. McClelland (stroke), J. Baxter (cox). Royal Chester Rowing Club: C. C. Dennis (bow), A. A. Mussen (2), H. G. Smith (3), A. K Dicken (stroke), S. Beckett (cox), E. Tudor- Owen and Hatt-Cooke (reserves).

OSWESTRY BYE-ELECTION. + RADICAL SLANDER REVIVED. Tho battle in the constituency has now been raging over a week. Many meetings have been held and a great deal of work has been done on both sides, and each section is well satisfied with the progress so far made. Tho rank and file of the Radical party, however, are now becoming somewhat ill-tempered, and exhibit revengeful signs which augur some disturbance of their former placidity and indifference. They are working tho Chinese labour cry for all it is worth. It was believed that Mr. Bridgeman's explana- tions were enough to satisfy any honest patriotic body, but the work of slander and rancorous in- sinuation has been revived. Mr. Bridgeman has made himself so acceptable to Oswestry Unionists, both politically and personally, that they have loyally resolved to give him their heartiest sup- port. On Sunday the candidates were again busily engaged in different parts of the division. Mr. Chamberlain, acknowledging on Saturday a birthday congratulatory telegram sent by the Oswestry Unionists, expressed a wish for Mr. Bridgeman's success.

GRESFORD LADIES' CLUB. The annual festival of tho Ladies' Club (or the Gresford "Loyal Queen Victoria" Lodge Female Friendly Society), a popular and time-honoured event, took place on Monday in ideal weather. The society continues to make satisfactory pro- gress. According to the published report, the membership of the lodge is as follows —Honorary members 36, benefit members 159, juveniles 172, making a total of 367, an increase of 15 upon the previous year. There was a numerous attend- ance on Monday. No fewer than 220 juveniles took part, together with 150 adults. Particularly noticeable were the two senior members walking at the head of the juveniles. One was Mrs. Maria James, aged 85, who seemed to vie with the youngest in the enjoyment of the day. Her presence created considerable interest. The mem- bers assembled at three o'clock upon the village green, a delightful venue with its fine panoramic view, where they formed into procession, being marshalled by the indefatigable secretary, Mr. Cromar. First came the juveniles, attired in white dresses, carrying wands prettily decorated with flowers, followed by the Connah s Quay Prize Band playing en route to church. Afterwards wore the local clergy, namely, the Rev. E. A. Fish- bourne, the Rev. G. L. Roberts and the Rev. R. J. Barker Owen, wearing University dress. Next in order were the honorary members—Mrs. Griffith-Boscawen (lady patroness), Mrs. Dixon (The Clappers), and Mrs. Fishbourne (Vicarage), lady vice-presidents; Miss Wain, Mrs. Howell-Evans, the Misses Howell-Evans, Mrs. Allington Hughes, Miss Ailing- ton Hughes, Mrs. G. H. F. Robertson (Gladwyn), Mrs. P. L. Rooper (The Elms), Mrs. Barnston and the Misses Barnston (Crewe Hill), Mrs. Wilson Swetenham, Miss Swetenham, Mrs. Trevor Boscawen, Mrs. Taaffe, Miss Dorothy Drew, the Misses King, Miss Sylvia Robertson, Miss Brydon, Miss Susan Townshend, Mrs. Rus- sell, Miss Connie Sandy, Mrs. Chambers, Mrs. Newcome, the Misses Newcome, Mrs. R. Percy James, Miss Binning, Miss Lightfoot, Miss A. Jenkins, together with the ordinary members, wearing regalia and carrying staves florally decor- ated. A large number of spectators assembled along the line of route, and the opinion generally expressed was that the procession, from a, spec- tacular point of view, was the finest ever witnessed at Gresford. The floral emblems and the pretty costumes worn were most picturesque. 1 j10 church was quickly filled to overflowing'. ihe band occupied seats in the choir stalls, and accom- panied the singing of the hymns, which were "Praise the Lord, ye heavens adore Him" and "0 praise ye the Lord." The Vicar, who intoned the prayers, also preached upon the words "Take therefore no thought for the morrow, etc. giving a practical address therefrom. Service being over, the members re-formed into procession, returning to the green, where a well-supplied tea was served. presided over by the honorary members. Among the others present were Chancellor Trevor Par- kins, Captain Griffith-Boscawen, Mr. Taaffe, Mr. J. R. Orred, the Rev. Wellesley Lloyd, and many others. At six o'clock dancing commenced, and was kept up by a large company, to the strains of the band, until nine o'clock. Thus closed a most successful day's proceedings.

TIBET EXPEDITION. -+-- STORMING THE JONG. A DASHING ASSAULT. Reuter's correspondent, in a message dated Gyangtse, Wednesday, says:—There is no more stirring story in the annals of Indian frontier war- fare than that of the capture of Gyangtse Fort, he.d by 7,000 Tibetaus, by a mere handful of British and Indian soldiers. The excitement of a long day culminated in the scaling of a breach in the walls of the Jong by Lieutenant Grant, of the 8th Gurkas, followed by a mixed company of Gurknas and Fusiliers. We watched with bated breath these heroic men climb a cleft in the rock in face of a hail of fire and torrents of stones, which were hurled on their heads by the frantic Tibetans. A stone struck Lieut. Grant and swept him off his feet, as it seemed, to certain death be- low, but he lecovered himself in a wonderful manner, and was the first man over the breach. As I write at dusk the battle is not quite over. One still hears fitful bursts of musketry, but the jong is ours. It dominates the town below and the monastery beyond. The action really com- menced yesterday afternoon, when General Mao- donald made a demonstration on the left towards the monastery, the walls of which were immedi- ately manned by the enemy, whose firs seriously wounded one Sepoy. Then at midnight our troops began to move out into position. The plan of attack included three columns, which were to rush the villages fringing the base of the rock. The left and centre columns were abie to enter the villages before sunrise, but so heavy a fire was directed on the right and centre columns that they were unable to make any headway for somo hours. By seven Oi clock, however, the whole fringe of villages was in our possession. Lieut. Gurdon, a most able and gallant officer, who during tho siege always led a storming party when we attacked outlying villages, was leading a party of Sikhs when he was killed. Beyond a small village on the right lies the greater part of Gyangtse. The town is built on a ridge, the houses rising up in a confused mass one above another. The house-tops were full of the enemy, who pelted our right column, who were seeking cover in the fringe of the town, with bullets for hours. There was also a continuous bombardment all round from the Jong. Brigadier-General Mac- donald and his staff, who took up a position in the Porla outpost, coming in for a considerable share of attention from the Jingals. It was not until these had been silenced that preparations could bo made for the assault on the Jong itself. Our ten-pounders, hitherto employed generally in firing at the Jong and the town, now turned their attention to making a breach in the wall between the two towers on the face of the cliff, beneath which was a small ravine or cleft which seemed practicable to nimble men. The breaching was excellently done with common shell, the wall fall- ing down in great masses. Shortly after the breach was made an explosion occurred in the powder magazine of the enemy, by which many must have been killed. This disaster, however, in no wise dismayed the Tibetans. When the re- serve. companies of Fusiliers and Gurkhas ad- vanced to deliver the assault, a furious fire was directed on them while crossing the open plain. but onlv one man was hit. owing to the extended formation adopted. Then took place the brilliant scaling feat referred to earlier In my message. By dusk the Fusiliers' and Gurkhas' helmets and caps were seen on the top of the highest building in the Jong, while the men cheered. Numbers of the enemy, however, remain in the town and monas- tery, and some in the Jong building.

MOLD. NEW EDUCATION OFFICES.—On account of the lack of accommodation for county officials the Flintshire County Council have resolved to put up an entirely new building adjoining the present County Council offices at Mold. This has been forced upon the council by the recent coming into opera- tion of the Education Act. The present building, used as county court offices, is to be pulled down, and on the site will be placed a more modern and convenient erection, with accommodation for the staff of the director of education (Mr. Bevan Evans), and for the county surveyor (Mr. S. Evans). In addition to county court offices, a weights' and measures offices for the police and other con- veniences wiil be provided.

"WATER POLO ST. HELENS v. CHESTER. These teams met in a friendly match at the St. Helens Corporation Baths on Tuesday night. St. Helens had only three of the first team men in the water, the remainder being of the second mate. They won by 7 goals to 1. THE NORGE DISASTER.—His Majesty the King has telegraphed to the Danish Government (says a Copenhagen telegram), expressing his deep regret at the news of the disaster to the emigrant ship Nor^e. The Danish Legation in London has received from the Marine Department of the Eng- lish Board of Trade a letter, couched in cordial terms, expressing the Department's greatest sym- pathy on account of the catastrophe, and pointing out that if anything can alleviate the general grief felt in England it is the feeling of admiration which has been called forth by the gallant con- duct displayed by the Danish officers and orew. Forty-three men and women a.nd eleven children, a portion of the survivors of the Norgo, left Stornaway on Friday night by mail steamer for Liverpool, whence they leave for New York, by the Cunard lino.

RUABON. GALLANT RESCUE.—A narrow escape from drowning was reported on Saturday at Ruabon. It seems that some boys were bathing in the canal near Cefn Chemical Works, when they got into a dangerous part. A pesser-by vainly en- deavoured to rescue them. While they were struggling furiously, William Evans, of Acrefair, appeared, and effected a gallant rescue.

HAWARDEN. CHOIR EXCURSION.—The annual excursion of the adult members of the Parish Church choir took place on Saturday. The party, who were accompanied by the Rev. Alfred Abel and Mr. R. W. Pnngle (organist), left Queen's Ferry Station at 8.44 en route for Llandudno, which was reached shortly after 10.30. The weather was gloriously fine throughout the day. After partaking of light refreshments the majority of the party visited the pier, the fine orchestra being the attraction. At the conclusion of the performance the party had luncheon. During the afternoon the choir chartered a conveyance to drive round the Great Orme, which was greatly enjoyed, the atmosphere being par- ticularly clear. The exhilarating surroundings con- duced to the party's exercising their vocal powers to a large extent. At the conclusion of the drive the Happy Valley was visited, the clever perform- ance of the niggers causing much hilarity. Tea was afterwards partaken of and the excursionists left by the 6.15 tram. A short stay was made at Rhyl on the way, and Queen's Ferry was reached about 10.15. Thus concJuded a most enjoyable outing.

NESTON. THE NEW CURATE.—Churchgoers in the parish of Neston have recently had the pleasure of welcoming in their midst the Rev. Harold Graham, M.A., who has just commenced offico as curate to the vicar of Neston (the Rev. Canon Turner, M.A.). Mr. Graham has had a distin- guished career. He was formerly scholar of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. Just six years ago he took his B.A. degree, having gained the position of eighth senior optime in the mathe- matical tripos of 1898. Remaining up a fourth year at the University, where he had meanwhile been president of the two literary clubs of his college, he was awarded additional honours in the natural science tripos of 1899. On leaving Cambridge he was for a time mathematical and science master at the King's School, Ely, but re- signed' the post in order to devote himstli mainly to Church work. In July, 1900, he was ordained deacon at Chester Cathedral, and in 1901 he rose to the priesthood. In 1902 he took his degree of M.A. Mr. Graham has already had nearly four years' experience of work in curacies at Stockport and Northenden, and now that he has taken up his residennce in this pleasant neighbourhood' the Church-folk of Neston parish a.nd the parishioners generally may confidently anticipate a career of usefulness for him. .+-

TARYIK TARVIN MEN'S LOYALTY.—Tarvin has given right nobly of her sons to the ranks of the Army and Navy. At present there are seven serv- ing under the colours in various parts of the world, while quite a number are on the reserve list. Six are in the Royal Navy, including three out of one family and two out ot another, and in- formation has been received during the week of a lad who left these shores three years ago for Aus- tralia having jomed the squadron out there. MOTOR CAR SMASH.—On Saturday night as Mr. Eastwood, motor agent, of Manchester, to- gether with a friend, was returning from Chester in a motor and was passing through Tarvin the steering gear went wrong. The car was going down the hill at the time, and before it could be brought to a standstill it swerved from one side of the street to the other. Finally it came in contact with the corner of Mr. Alfred Mayer's cottage and turned over on its side, throwing both occupants out. Both riders were severely bruised and suffering from shock. The car was greatly damaged the front wheels were buckled the lamp was smashed, and the petrol tanks were damaged, causing leakage. Mr. Eastwood said it was a very narrow escape, and it was fortunate that he had kept his presence of mind and applied the brake or they would certainly have both been killed. If he had only another two yards to have gone before reaching the house he could have stopped and thus saved the smash.

GRESFORD. CHURCH PARADE.—On Sunday at 10 a.m. the Gresford Company of the 1st Battalion R.W. Fusiliers assembled at the Drill Hall for Church Parade, under the command of Captain G. R. Mayes, and headed by the full band belonging to the battalion. Upon arrival at church they oc- cupied seats in the centre of the nave, while the members of the Boys' Brigade, in charge of ex- Sergt.-Instructor Webb, wearing their badges, were assigned seats in tjie northern aisle. The in- terior of the beautiful edifice presented quite a military spectacle. The service opened with the organist (Mr. E. J. Cunnah, F.R.C.S.O.) playing the National Anthem. The prayers were intoned by the Rev. R. J. Barker Owen (curate), and the lessons read as usual by Dr. Mules. The sermon was preached by the Vicar (the Rev. E. A. Fish- bourne) on the words Quit you like men, be strong." The service concluded with the favourite hymn: "Onward Christian Soldiers," which was sung with much heartiness by the large congre- gation. The Volunteers returned to headquarters by way of the Clappers and the Wrexham and Chester-road. PARISH COUNCIL—A meeting of the Parish Council was held on Friday evening, when there were present Chancellor Trevor Parkins (chair- man), Mr. J. Allingon Hughes (vice-chairman), Major Robertson, Messrs. F. C. Bate, E. Bellis, James Lee, E. Lloyd, J. Prince, J. W. Randies, James Roberts, and Charles Davies (clerk).— Prior to the commencement of the proceedings sympathetic reference was made to the unexpected death that day of Mr. John Tilston, youngest son of Mr. James Tilston, the senior overseer of the parish, and one of the oldest members of the Parish Council.—Upon the motion of Mr. E. Lloyd, seconded by Mr. James Lee, the Clerk was instructed to forward a letter of condolence to the family.—The_ following consented to form the Lighting Committee for the ensuing year: — Major Robertson, Messrs. James Lee, J. Prince, J. W. Randies, and James Roberts.—The Foot- path Committee, through Mr. Bellis, reported in- terviewing the district main road surveyor rela- tive to the Parish Council's complaint to the County Council of the unsatisfactory state of the bridle road at Pontyoapel. The surveyor had taken note of the dangerous state of the road, which he had admitted was in need of urgent repair. During the hour they were together no fewer than 15 people passed along, shewing the public use of the road.—It was agreed to request Sir Robert Cunliffe, the local representative on the committee, to urge that the District Council should be compelled to maintain the road in a proper condition.

011 FLINT. DEATH OF MR. PETER BIBBY.—We re- grot to record the death of Mr. Peter Bibby, which occurred on Thursday night at his resi- dence, Canada House, Flint. Mr. Bibby, who was 77 years of age, was one of the most widely- known and popular gentlemen in the county. He was a county and borough magistrate, but of late years, owing to failing health, he was not a frequent occupant of the magisterial bench. De- ceased was a staunch Conservative and a Church- man, and was prominently identified with the Flintshire Constitutional Association and the Flint Conservative Club. Mr. Bibby was twice married, but both his wives have pre-deceased him, and he leaves no family. By profession he was an architect, a.nd many notable buildings in the country are monuments of his architectural skill. Retiring many years ago, he was suoceeded in his business by Mr. John Lloyd. The funeral took place at Flint Cemetery on Monday after- noon, and was largely attended. The coi tege left the deceased's residence, Canada House, at two o'clock, and was preceded by the Rector (the Rev. W. LI. Nicholas) and the senior curate (the Rev. T. J. Roberts). Immediately following the coffin were Inspector Williams (sergeant-at-mace), and the Mayor (Major Dyson), ex-Mayor (Mr. Thos. W. Hughes), and Corporation, with Mr. Isaac Taylor (magistrate), the borough auditors, Mr. Hugh Owen (borough surveyor), and Mr. W. E. Bithell (committee clerk). The chief mourners were Mr. J. Bibby Denny, Mr. John Llovd, and Mr. Tom Evans. Among the general public were Mr. Richard Bibby, Mr. Robt, Williams, Messrs. James Reney (Connah's Quay). T. Owen (Peny- glyn), R. W. Bowen, Evan Thomas (Glanrafon), T. B. Bellis, William Hughes (solicitor). H. W. Jones (postmaster), R. Fryer (Leadbrook), S. T. Edwards, Jno. Williams (assistant overseer), John Lloyd, John Roberts, Captain Williams. Messrs. Peter Jones, T. M. Wass, John Jones (Glynne), Richard Evans, T. J. Williams. Thomas Lloyd, Joseph Hughes (Bryn Coch), etc. Service was held at the parish church, and was choral, the organist (Mr. E. J. H. Williams) presiding at the organ. A solemn voluntary was played, and the hymns "On the Resurrection mo.-ruing" and "Now the labourer's task is o'er" were sung, together with the 90th Psalm. The organist played the Dead JVIarch at the conclusion, of the service. Blinds were drawn all along the route to the church and cemetery. Many beautiful wreaths were sent by relatives and friends.-—Referring to the death of Mr. Bibby at the meeting of the Council, the Mayor said they had that day laid to rest a late councillor, an alderman and, iu latter years, a. borough and county magistrate.. In attending his funeral they had paid him the honour duo from thø Council. They had parted1 with a man who was a thorough representative of Flint. He moved a vote of condolence.—-Alder- man Haft as onQ who had known decease for a long time, said it was with regret that he sub- scribed to fee-ling at the loss they had sustained. Mr. Bibby was a. good townsman. He was a gentleman who was good a.nd kind.—The I motion was carried by the members <!{ the Council standing,

LECTURE.—On Thursday morning the day SAUGHALL. I school was visited by Mr. J. A. Hutchjn, B.Sc., temperance lecturer to the Lancashire and Cheshire Band of Hope Union. An interesting address was given on "Alcohol." Mr. Hutchin shewed what alcohol is the proportion contained in various alcoholic drinks; the effect of alcohol on the blood; and the relative value of milk and beer as foods. Mr. Hutchin's style is very en- gaging, and with the aid of specimens and dia- grams he maintained the children's close attention for nearly an hour.

KELSALL. DEDICATION DAY.—Sunday being the forty- second anniversary of the dedication of St. Philip's Church, there were special servioes held to com- memorate that event. The celebration of the Holy Euoharist at eight a.m. fitly commenced the services. The musical part of the services, which were fully choral, was well rendered by the choir. The anthem at the morning service was "0 wor- ship the King (Smith), and that at the evening service Break forth into joy." The Rev. J. W. Chaplin-Wilkinson officiated. The offertories during the day ariiounted to £5. 5s. 8d., and were given to the organ fund. A children's flower ser- vioe was held in the afternoon, but the quantity of the flowers presented was below the average of past years,

HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. CHURCH PARADE.—In glorious weather, the members of F Company, 2nd V.B.R.W.F.. Caergwrle, paraded at the Drill Hall on Sun- day morning, and marched to Hope Church for divine service. Assembling at the depot at 9.45 in strong force, the company marched through the village, headed by the Ffrith Valley Band, who were under the conductorship of Bandmaster John Davies, and played appropriate music. Captain Stuart Clark was in command, being supported by Quartermaster-Sergeant Tom Davies and Sergeant-Instructor Ridings. With the Volunteers marched the Church Lads' Brigade, under Captain the Rev. G. H. Dudour. The reception at Hope was very enthusiastic, and soon the church was filled to overflowing. The rector (the Rev. T. E. Jones) officiated, preaching an excellent sermon. After service the men formed into line outside the church and marched back to the Drill Hall. Here Captain Clark addressed them and said how very well pleased he was with their conduct in and out of church. He also thanked the Church Lads' Brigade, and hoped whenever they turned out to march they would accompany them again. His thanks were also due to the Ffrith Band, who very kindly gave their services for the occasion.

ALDFOKD. DANCE.—On Saturday, at the White Horse Hotel, Churton-by-Aldford, a successful dance in aid of the Court Churton Friends, No. 1079, Ancient Order of Foresters, took place. The Farndon and Holt Prize Band was in attendance, and dancing was carried on from 6 to 9.30 p.m. Refreshments were provided on the green. SCHOOL TREAT.—Through the generosity of his Grace the Duke of Westminster, the children attending the Aldford Schools and the Churton-by-Aldford Infants' School had their annual treat in the Rectory field on Monday after- noon. Tea was provided by Messrs. Baker and Sons, Chester. After tea prizes were distributed to those who had attended regularly throughout the past year. During the rest of the evening the children amused themselves in games, etc., and before leaving for home each child was pre- sented with a bun. WAKES.—The feast of the dedication of the parish church (St. John the Baptist), known locally as the Wakes, was observed on Sunday. As is customary, the graves were beautifully decorated with rushes, flowers, etc. Tho services commenced with a choral celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 7.30 a.m., followed by matins at 11. The Te Deum in F, by H. Smart, and the anthem "I will sing of Thy power" (Sir Arthur Sullivan) were well rendered by the choir. In the afternoon, at three o'clock, there was a children's flower service. Appropriate hymns were sung by the children and an address delivered by the rector. At the evening service the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in F, by Edmund Turner, were sung, and the anthem Send out Thy light" was exceedingly well ren- dered by the choir. Mr. J. W. Scorah presided at the organ throughout the day, and the services concluded with Oh, what the joy and the glory must be" as a recessional. All the services were conducted by the Rev. J. H. Watmough (rector). and the collections were in aid of the choir. The children's offerings of flowers were despatched oil Monday to the Chester Infirmary. -+-

WREXHAM. THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD.—On Wed- nesday night a well-attended public meeting was held at Wrexham under the presidency of the Mayor, Mr. E. Birkett Evans, to consider whether the 1906 Welsh National Eisteddfod should be invited to Wrexham. The Vicar, the Rev. Canon Fletoher, proposed that a cordial invitation should be sent. This was carried unanimously. The Mayor, the Hon. George Kenyon, M.P., Mr. S. Moss, M.P., Sir W. W. Wynn, and a large number of other gentlemen were appointed a deputation to wait upon the Gorsedd at Rhyl. CLAIM& AGAINST A TRAMWAY COM- PANY.—On Wednesday, at Wrexham County Court, Wm. Edwards, fish dealer, Rhos, and Ralph Williamson, pork butcher, Wrexham, sued the Wrexham Electric Tramways Co. for £18 10s. damages to two horses and traps. The evi- denoe for the plaintiffs was that while a. horee and trap belonging to Mr. Williamson was going from Wrexham to Ruabon, the horse took fright at a tram, and bolted towards Wrexham. On Felinpuhton hill the horse ran into the eonvey- anee of the other plaintiff, and both traps were overturned, and the occupants pitched out. Plaintiffs' witnesses alleged that the driver of the oar took no notice of signals to stop, and kept on at a pace of 20 miles an hour. His Honour gave judgment for the amount olaimcd. TOWN COUNCIL—At a meeting of the Wrexham Town Council on Thursday, the Medi- cal Officer of Health (Dr. R. W. J. Evans) pre- sented his report for the past quarter, and he was congratulated upon his recovery after his re- cent serious illness. The doctor stated that the death-rate was higher than the corresponding quarter last year and was largely accounted for by the number of deaths of infants under 12 months old.-The Town Clerk of Chester for- warded a copy of a report of Dr. Kenyon, the medical officer for that city, stating that the river Clywedog, a tributary of the Dee, was being pol- luted by the effluent from the Wrexham Cor- poration sewage farm, and calling upon the cor- poration to remedy it. The engineer denied, the statements made by Dr. Kenyon, and it was de- cided that a reply to this effect should be drawn up and sent to the Chester authorities. MAGISTRATES AND TIED HOUSES.—At Wrexham Police Court on Monday Mr. Stanley D. Edisbury renewed his application for the transfer of the licence of the Town Hill Vaults to Harry Roberts. He said that at the last court some of the magistrates objected to some of the clauses in the agreement between the applicant and the landlords, Messrs. Worthington and Co. The clause binding the applicant to take wines and spirits from the landlord had been struck out. It was really only inserted for the purpose of ensuring that good brands of wines and spirits were sold in their houses. As to the clause giving Messrs. Worthington a power of attorney, he pointed out that it did not prejudice the tenant, as even if they did sign notices for him he could, if dissatisfied, attend before their worships, and if they were satisfied he was being unjustly treated they could ignore the notices. The Mayor said the clause as to power of attorney must be struck out. The application would be granted, but Roberts must be given a copy of his agree- ment. He was informed that numbers of pub- licans in the town were unable to get copies of their agreements. PROVISION OF SANATORIA.—Op. Thurs- day at a meeting of the Wrexham District CQun- oil, Mr. J. A Harrop moved that they petition the Denbighshire County Council; to take measures to provide a sanatorium ill the county for the- reception and treatment of poor patients suffering from consumption and other forms of tuberculosis. He said that the statements made by the hon. secretaries of the Wrexham branch of the National Asoociation for the Prevention of Consumption had opened his eyes, as he had previously been unaware that there was such mor- tality from consumption.—Mr. C. Morris Ruabon, seconded. He said the figures given were very startling, and shewed that in North Wales more deaths took place from various forms of tuberoulosis than in any other part of the country. Tl1 country had been stirred up on this question since a great meeting in London some years ago at which the Prince of Wales was present, and there could be no disputing the fact that a sanatorium was both useful and de- sirable, but the question of cost was rather a serious one for the county. The resolution was unanimously agreed to, and it was further decided to reoommend the County Council to ast other counties in North Wales bo oombine with them.

CHESTER STOCK & SHARE LIST Reported by Messrs. Warmsley, Jonks & Co., 29, Eastgate Row (North), Chester. Consols 1M Baxk RATE 3% Present. price. Chester Corporation 3t Irredeemable Stock .116- 118 Chester Corporation 3 Redeemable Stock 9u—100 Chester Gas Co 5% Ordinary Stock ill—Hi 4 Preference Stock 104—lc6 3 Debenture Stock 95—97 Chester Waterworks Co 7i Consolidated Stock 180-185 „ 7 New Ordinary Stock, 1st and 2nd moieties 170—175 „ C £ 10 Perpetual Preference Shares, fully paid I63—17^ Wrexham and East Denbighshire Water Co Consolidated Stock 180—185 „ IF 4 Cons. Prei Stock 116—liO Ordinary Stock 125—loO Hawarden& District Water Co. B10 Shares, fully paid par Nat. Prov. Bank of England, Ltd. £ 75 Shares, £10 10s. paid 46 -47 £ 60 Shares, £ 12 paid 52|—53fc North and South Wales Bank, Ltd. £40 Shares, Z10 paid 341-351: Parr's Bank, Ltd. £ 100 Shares, £ 20 paid b3 —b3i Lloyds Bank, Ltd.. J650 Shares,, 48 paid 32 £ —32 £ Bank of Liverpool, Ltd R,100 Shares, L12 10s. paid 35 —35J British Law, Life, Fire Insur., Ltd. £ 10Shares, £ 1 paid 1|—2 £ Chester Boat Co., Ltd. ICIO Shares, fully paid .9 -11 Chester Cocoa House Co.,Ltd. £ 5 A:4 5—5 Ohe.,ter de.eral X5 .t;3 11 3|—4J Chester General Cemetery Co £ 5 „ fully paid par Chester New Music Hall Co.,Ltd £ 25 .18 Chester Northgate Brewery Co., Ltd. Ord. 210 Shares, fully paid 10^—lit „ 6 £10 Pref. Shares, lully pcL.12t—12f 4 4100 Debentures.par Bent's Brewery, Ld. A;10 Ordinary Shares 91-91 „ *10 Pref. Shares Birkenhead Brewery Co., Ltd £ 10 Shares, £ 5 paid. 141—14| „ £ 10 Shares, fully paid li>i—194 Chester Grosvenor Hotel Co., Ltd. £20 Pref. Shares 23-25 Chester Queen Rail. way HotelCo., Ld. L,20 Shares, fully paid 26-28 „ £ 20 £ 10 „ 13 —14 Chester Biossoms Hotel, Ltd. R,10 fully paid .9 -10 Chester Steam Laundry Co., Ltd. £ 5 9-10 Chester Race Co., Ltd iClOO „ iC75 1,00-20(1 Dee Oil Co., Ltd. &I Ord. Shares Walkers, Parkers & Co., Ltd. 4:10 Shares, fully paid, 6 Cum. Pref 2 41 Debentures J. H. Billington, Ltd., Chester 4t First Mort. Deben. Stock .par 5 Cum. Pref. tlo Shares .par Ordinary £ 10 Shares p^r Victoria Pier and Pavilion Co., Oolwyn Bay, Ltd. £ 1 Ordinary Shares 15/—20/— Halkyu Dr'inage Co. £ 10 Shares, fully paid 19 -d Halkyn Mining Co., Ltd 21 Shares, fully paid 6 -8 Holywell Halkvn Mining and Tun- neICo.,Ltd. JBI Shares fully paid .28/-30/- East Halkyn Mining Co., LLd zel fully paid 3 £ — ij. South Halkyn Min- ing Co., Ltd iOl 15/ 17,6 North Hendre Min- ing Co., Ltd E2 10s. Shares, fully paid 2 —2J Pantymwyn Mining Co., Ltd .el Shares, 17/6 paid .1 —1| Talacre Mining Co., Ltd El Ord. £ 1 Pref. „ „ „ United Minera Co. Ltd. £ 1 Ord. Isle of Man Mining Co., Ltd. (Fox- dale) Mines 25 1J: 2 7t Pref., £ 17 10s. paid ^5—^0 Llanarmon Mining Co., Ltd. d51 Ord., fully paid ti Pref. Wirral Railway 3 Debenture Stock 84 -85 1, 4 £ 10 Pref. Shares (1896 issue). 8}—9i 4 £ 10 Pref. „ (1899 issue),8J—9i Wirral Railways Co. Ltd 210 Ord. Shares, fully paid 13—2i *Ex dividend.

MARKETS AND FAIRS. LIVERPOOL CORN, TUESDAY. -Wheat, moderate trade at about Friday's rates to occasion- ally d. dearer. Maize, rather better enquiry old mixed, 4s. 6d. to 4s. 7d.; new, 4a. 5d. to 4s. 5id. Plate, 4s. Oid. to 4s. lid. Beans, Saidi, 24s. 3d. to. 24s. 6d. Peas, Calcutta, 5s Id.; Canadian, 5s. 3d. Oats, white, 2s. 6d. to 2s. 7d. yellow, 2s. 4d. to. to 2s. 5d. Flour 6d. dearer. SALFORD CATTLE, TUESDAY.—At market: Cattle, 1,136; sheep and lambs, 15,493; calves, 139. General tone dull and prices favouring buyers. Quotations :-Cattle, 5d. to 7d. sheep, 6d. to 8id. • lambs, 8d. to 9. calves, 5d. to 71d. per lb. LIVERPOOL CATTLE, MONDAY. There were a few more cattle in market to-day. Demand good but prices unchanged. A much smaller supply of sheep-and lambs. All classes met a good selling trade, though prices were practically unaltered. Prices Beef, 7d. to 5;f;d. mutton, SAd. to 6id. i. lamb, 9d. to 7. per lb. WREXHAM CATTLE, MONDAY. There was a moderate supply of stock at to-day's market. Trade was brisk, and the clearance was a most satis- factory one. Quotations Beef, 5M. to 7d per lb. lamb. 8d. to 9d. mutton, 7d. to 8d. veaL 6id.. to. 2 7d. and pigs, 8s. 6d. to 9s. 3d. per score lbs. Good, lambs realised from 21s. to 30s. each. LONDON CATTLE, MONDAY. The beast supply compared with Monday last showed an in- crease of 30. We note to-day the first consignment of Irish fat beasts this season. Trade very slow for both prime and second quality, 'partly due to the very hot weather, and consequently smaller demand by retail buyers. Late currencies, although with. difficulty maintained, however, governed all trans- actions. Fat butchering cows and bulls met firmer trade, with upward tendency in value, though not quotably so. Top rates obtained per 81b. :-80st. to 90st. Devons, 4s. 8d., exceptional 4s. lOd. 90st. to 95st. Herefords, 4s. 8d. 95st. runts and 90st. Nor- folks, 4s. 4d. lOOst. shorthorns, 4s. 2d. to 4s* 4d 95st. Irish Waterfords, 4s. 2d. A decrease of 780 in the sheep market; sheep trade very alow with downward tendency in value, Scotch marking a decline of 2d. to 4d. per 81 bs. Lambs difficult to sell even at a decline on. last week's quotations Calf trade nominal. Quotations per 81b. Beasts* 2s. lOd. to 4s. lOd. sheep, 4s. to 5s. 8d.; lambs* 5s. 6d. to 6s. 8d. MANCHESTER HAY AND STRAW, MON- DAY.—Hay, 4d. to 4id. clover (old), 5d. to 6d. clovei (new), 4hd. straw (oat), 4d. to 4^d.; straw (bale), 3|d. per stone. BRADFORD WOOL, MONDAY. Notwith- standing the exceeding keenness of the country markets and the contmued strength in; London, there is very little response here so far as, consump- tion is concerned. Prices have advanced, and both Lincoln hogs and wethers are good, lid.; Shrop- shires are ll^d., and Wiltshires and other fine sorts are about 12d. Imported wools very stiff at current rates. NANTWICH CHEESE, WEDNESDAY.— Mr. Challinor reports as follows :—pitch 45 to 48 tons, good attendance of buyers prices, best 44s. to 48s. medium 38s. to 428. lower grades down to 32s. 6d. CHESTER CATTLE, THLTP,SD-kY. -Owing to the harvest there was only a small fair, both as regards buyers and sellers. The prices, however, remained high and were much the same as those prevailing last week. There were few sheep and the demand was small. CHESTER EGG AND POULTRY.-Butter, lid. and Is. per lb, eggs, 11 and 12 for Is. chickens, 2s. 6d. to 2s. 9d. each; ducks, 2s. 9d. tQ. 3s. 3d. each; rabbits, lOd. and. Is. each; pigeons, Sd. and 9d- each. CHESHIRE BUTTER AND EGG.—AmRle supply of home dairy produce. Pnces vary little from those of Friday last. Demand steady. Latest quotationsStockport (Fridav), Butter, Is. and Is. ld. per lb.; eggs, 11 and 12 for Is. Crewe (Friday): Butter, Is. 2d. per lb. eggs, 12 and 13 for Is.; duck eggs, 9 for Is.. Northwich (Friday); Butter, lid. to Is. per lb.; eggs, 12 for Is. Sand- bach (Thursday): Butter, Is* 2d. per lb. eggs, 12 for Is. Macclesfield: Butter, lid. to Is. Id. per lb. eggs, 11 and 12 for Is. Congleton: Butter, Is. 2d. per lb.; eggs, 12 for Is. Altriacham: Butter, Is. 2d. and Is. 3d. per lb.; eggs, lli for Is. Nantwich Butter, Is. per lb. eggs, 13 for lB. Knutsford Butter, Is, 2d. and Is. 3d,, per lb. eggs, 11 and 12 for Is. Runcorn: Butter, 1ls. 2d. per lb.; eggs, 11 and 12. for Is. Chester,: Butter, Is. per ItL eegs, 12 for Is. CHESTER COity; SATURDAY.-With a* continuance of the splendid harvest weather market is ttiinly attended. Wheat sold, but deliveries are only moderate. Oat&. very steady", with a better inciuiry. Beans and, barley slew.. about unchanged. Indian corn coiAinues scarce* and prices tend against buyers, foreign wheat market firmer. Bean, thirds and. pollards dearer. Quotations NKW OLD s. s>. a. aJs. d, iv d. Wheat, white., pei 751b. 0 0 to £ 0 4 0 to 3 2 Wheat, red M 751h. 0 0 — 0 Cj4 z 4 4 Malting Barley M 801b. 0 0 — 0 o'o 0 0 0 Grinding do „ 601b. 00 — OOjOO— 26 Oats „ 461b. 0 0 — 0 0 2 6 — S 0 Beans „ 801b. 00—0 049 — 50 Egyptian Baana „ 2401b. 0 l> — 0 ;■! u 0 — 0 0 Indian Coaa „ 2401b. 11$—12 oll2 S 12 6

PROPOSED TAX ON CATS.-The Chan- cellor -of the Exchequer -has replied to the resolution passed at the July meeting of Church Society for the Promotion of Kind- ness to Animals, to the effect that the proposal to ta.x cats was one that had frequently been made, both to his predecessors and to himself, but that it was not one which he had found it possible to adopt. He was unable to receive a deputation on the subject, but if the Church Society for tha Promotion of Kindness to Animals cared to sub- mit its proposal in writing he would bo glad to give it careful consideration. Printed and published for and on behalf at the Cheshire and North Wales Newspaper Company, limited, by JAMES ALBERT BIRCH ALL, at the Cheater Courant Office. 8, Bridge-street, In the Qitv Of Chester.— WBD.:{:u.y. July 13,1804,

FRODSHAM. GARDEN FETE RESULT.—The balance- sheet of the recent garden fete in the Vicarage grounds shews a balance of £11, the total takings being over £31 and expenses about £20. CYCLING ACCIDENT.—On Thursday even- ing a little girl of some four years of age, daughter of Mr. John Lloyd, of Newtown, was thrown down by a lady cyclist, and sustained severe injuries about the face. Several of her teeth were knocked out. The "lady" cyclist at once got on her machine and rode off without waiting to ascertain the result or nature of the accident. LECTURE ON ALCOHOL.—On Monday after- noon Mr; Hutchings gave an excellent and in- teresting lecture on "Alcohol" to the upper standard boys of the Frodsham Endowed Boys' School. A considerable number of experiments and diagrams were shewn to illustrate the harm- ful results accruing from the excessive use of alcoho1.