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CHESTER CATHEDRAL. Bishop: F. J. Jayne, D.D. Dean: Jno. L. Darby, D.D. Archdeacons: Ven. E. Barber, M.A., Chester; Ven. A. Mait!and Wood, M.A., Macclesfield. Canons: Ven. E, Barber, M.A.; A. J. Blencowe, M.A.; G. R. Feilden. M.A.. "en. A. Gore, D.D. Minor Canons: Revs. H H. Wright, M.A., Precentor and Sacrist; Aubrey Baxter. '.A.) H. J. E. Williams, B.A.; and H. Chignell, B.A. Honorary Canons: Kevs. C. M. Turner, M.A.; i. Espin, D.D., D.O.L. C. S. Upperton, M.A.; A. Atkinson, M.A.; J. H. Cooper, M.A.; W. Symonds, M.A.; E. C. Turner, M.A.; A. H. Webb, M.A.; E. J. Bell, M.A.; J. H. Acheson. M.A.; J. R. C. Miller, M-A.; A. P. Holme, F. C. Royds, M.A.; P. H. Moore, M.A.; R. J. Weatherhead, M.A.; S. C. Scott, M.A.; H. B. Jones, M.A., B.D.; J. K. Armitstead, M.A.: F. W. Spurling, M.A.; A. Knox, LL.D., D.C.L. C. J. Satterthwaite, M.A.; C. M. Woosnain, M.A. L Garnett, M.A. Secretariesto the Bishop Messrs. Gamon, Farmer, and Co. Head Master of the King s School: Rev. J. T. Davies, M.A. Organist: J. C. Bridge, M.A., Mus. Doc. Chapter Clerk aizd Registrar: Charles Coppack. CHURCHES. „ St. Ostvald's, Rev. E. C. Lowndes, vicar; St. Joltit's, Rev. Canon Cooper Scott, vicar St. Mary's, Rev. H. Grantham, rector; Holy Trinity, Rev. L. M. Farrall, M. A. rector; St. Peter's, Rev. A. H.Waller, rector; St. Michael s Rev. *• E. Hicks, vicar; St. Mary' s-on-the-Hill with St. Mat tins, The Archdeacon, rector; Little St. John's, Rev. J. L. Bedford; St. Paul's (Boughion), Rev. F. Edwards, vicar Christ Church (Newtown), Rev. F. S, Bennett, B A.,vicar All Saints' (Hoole), Rev. F. Anderson, incumbent;? WWi■ (M. Martin's), Rev. O. A. Thomas, M.A.; St. Barnabas (Sybil-sl.), J. Phillips, M.A.; Holy Ascension (Upton), Rev. W. Sparling, vicar St. Mark's (Saltney), Rev. T. P. Dimond Hogg, vicar. ROMAN CATHOLIC. St. Francis', Grosvenor Street, Rev. Fr. Domimc.JD.S.B Superior; tr. Rudolph, 0 S.F.C., ■, rmsrenor O.S. F.C. and Charles, O.S F.C. St. Chambers Park-road (entrance to Grosvenor Park), Rev. J. Chambers, Rev. M. Hayes. The Dean of Chester, Ven. the Archoeacon, Itevs. Canon Scott, J. :L. Bedford, H. Grantham a.nd E. U Lowndes. Proctor: E. S. Giles and F. B. Alatson. Apparitor General: J. Percival Gamon. _———— JUSTICES OF THK PEACE FOR THE CITY. The Eijfht Worshipful the Mayor His Honour S Horatio Lloyd, Messrs. J. Thompson, K.L. Barker, G- Dickson, J. Tornkinson,M.P.,J.Culiimore,W^LDobie,M.i)., H. Stolterfoth, M.D., J. Roberts, M.D., J. Taylor, i- Thomson, J G. Frost, J. M. Frost, J. G. Ho mea, B. C. Roberts, W. T. Davies, E. Evans-Lloyd, F. E. Roberts, F. Skipwith, C H. Deeley, W. Ferguson, J. Joi.es, R. Lamb. Clerk to the Magistrates, George Davison. CHESTER GENEKAL INFIRMARY. PRESIDENT HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER. CHAIRMAN: COLONEL M. EVANS-LLOYD. Consulting Physicians: W. M. Dobie, M.D., Edm.; H. Stolterfoth, M.D., H. Stolterfoth, M.D Physicians.: H. W King, M.D., Edin.; J. Elliott, M.D., Lond.; J. G. Taylor, M.D., M.A. Surgeons: J. Taylor, F.R.C.S., Fng.; A. Hamilton, F.R.C.S..Edin.; F. M.Granger,M.R C.S.,Eng. Assistant Surgeon: W. Henry Dobie, M R.C.S., P.r;, Ophthalmic Surgeon: F. M. Granger, M.R.C.S., Eng. Dental Surgeon: M. Johnson.. L.DS., R.C.S Ireland. House Surgeon: E. D. Edmunds, M.B., Durham. House I hysician M. Bennett Powell, M.B., Loi.d. Visiting Surgeon W. A. Newall, M.D, Ch.B., Viet.; Lady Supt.: Miss Addis. Secretary and lieceiver F. J. Warmsley (29, Eastgate Row, N) Chaplain Rev. H. H.Wright. Board Day: Fil't Tuesday in each month at 12 o'clock n«;oi-i. Weekly Committee Tuesdays at 11 o'clock. In-pitients are admittedat 11 o'clock everyTussday morning. Visiting day* Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2 to 4 o'clock. PARISH OF CHESTER. Overseers David Lythall Hewitt, John Jones (S.O.), John Davies Siddall, James Hunter. Assistant Overseer William Shone. Overseers' Office: 68, Watergate-street. CHESTER TOWN COUNCIL. COUNCILLOR FRANCIS FAULKNER BROWN, MAYOR. COUNCILLOR RICHARD HANKINSON LANCELEY, SHERIFF ALDERMEN.—R. C Davies, W. H. Churton, J. G. Holmes, H. Stolterfoth, J. Jones (S.O.), J. M. Frost, J. Roberts. J. Jones, (B ), A. Hamilton. R. Lamb. COUNCILLORS.—Boughton Ward: W. Lees, M. Gibbons, R T Wickham, E. O. Roberts, J. G. Frost, E. M. Sneyd- Kvnnersley. St. John's Ward J. F. Gilbert, F. F. Brown, T J Smith, T. Mills, A. Mann, M.D., J. Owens St. Mary's Ward: H. W. King, M.D., W. H. Denson. J. P. Gamon, H. B. Dutton, J. Williamson, G. Birlow. Trinity Ward D. L. Hewitt H. Dodd, W. Ferguson, A. Wall. J. Dodd, W. H. Hriffith St. Oswald's Ward: li. H. Lanceley, E. Dutton. W. Vernon. J. Gr jiths. W. Carr G. H. Reynolds. CHESTER CORPORATION OFFICIALS. Recorder, His Honour Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd; Sheriff, R H. Lanceley; Town Clerk, J. II. Dickson; Deputy Town Clerk C. E. Barker; Clerk of the Peace, N. A. E. Way; Coroner, E Brassey; Treasurer, J. City Acconntant, F. J Beckett;' Medical Officer of Health, A. E. Thomas; Surveyor, I M Jones .As,z*st. S?(i-t-e!/ot-,W. M. Jones Chief Constable, J H L^bourne; Police Surgeon, G. Harrison; Public Analyst, W. F. Lowe; Clerk to Committees, W. Peers; Electrical Engineer, S. E. Britton; Tramways Manager, J. Gardner; Librarian of Free Library, E. C. Brown Inspector of Weights and Measures, P. D. Bown; Superintendent of Market, H. Price Director of Education, A. E. Lovell, M.A.; School Attendance Officer, G. Avery Inspector of Nuisanccs, H. Wharton Assistant Inspector of Nuisances, R. H. Jones; Superintendent of Sewage Works, W. D. Scoulhr. B.Sc.; Baths Superintendent, A. Moody; Isolation Hospital, Medical Officer, A E. Ihomas, Matron, Miss M. MeArdle; Meat Insp., A. Crewe; Keeper qf Gi-osveitor Park, W. Evans, CHESTER BANKS. Lloyd's Bank, Ltd., Eastgate draw on London Office, Lombard-street, Manager, Francis Skipwith. Parr's Bank, Ltd, Eastgate-street: Manager, J. R. Thomson; Sub- Manager Lawrence Booth; draw on Head Office, 4, Bartholomew Lure, London, F.C. North and South TFales Hank, Ltd Eos1 gate-street: Manager, C Greenhouse draw on London and Westminster Bank, Ltd., London. National Provincial Bank of England, Ltd., St. John-street: Manager, R. B. L. Johnston; draw on Head Office, Bishopsgate- street. London. Bank of Liverpool, Ltd., East- gate street: Manager, F. Amos. Savings Bank, Grosvenor street Open daily from 10 to 3, Wednesdays from 10 to 1, and on Monday and Saturday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Hoole Branch Westminster Schools, open Friday evenings 7 to 9 p.m. Secretary, Henry E. Crane, C.A.; Assistant Secretary. Charles Polkinghorne. Post Office Savings Banks: St. John st., Saltney, Boughton, Hoole, Bridge-street, Handbridge, Brook street, Garden-lnne, Foregate-strcet, Northgate-st., Watergate-st., Flcokersbrook, Sealand-road. Open on week days from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. TRUSrEES OF THE MUNICIPAL CHARITIES Colonel E. Evans-Lloyd, R. L. Barker, C. P. Douglas, E. Dixon, Sir Horatio Lloyd, J. M. Frost, B. C. Roberts, H. Stolterfoth, W. Rogers, Rev. E. C. Lowndes, Edgar Dutton, J. G. Frost, J. G. Holmes, Rev. Canon Cooper Scott, Robert Limb, F. F. Brown, W. Welsby. Clerk Douglas Dobie. a" PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS AND OFFICES. VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE (EARL OF CHESTER'S).— Station Northgate street. Capt. J. Williamson Lieut. and Hon. Sec.: E. Yates; Lieut. J. C. Noblet. Resident Engineer: J.Shone; Treas.: A.Clemencs. TelephoneNo. 7. CHESTER PAXTON SOCIETY.-President: T. Gibbons Frost; Vice-Presidents: M-ijor MacGillycuddy, and J. Garrett Frost. Chairman of Committee: A. W. Armstrong Hon. Sec.: G. P. Miln. GROSVENOR MUSEUM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.— President: His Grace the Duke of Westminster Chairman J. Gooddie Holmes; Hon S c. and Hon. Treasuter John Dodd; Curator: A. Newstead. CHESTER SOCIETY OF NATURAL SCIENCE, ART AND LITERATURE.—President: F. W. Longbottr>m, F K.A.8. Vice-Presidents: Prof. T. McKenny Hughes, A. 0 Walker, W. M. Dobie, H. Stolterfoth, M.A, T. Shepheard, G. R. Griffith, J. D. Siddull, and Rev. A. H. Fish, B.A., B.Sc.; Hon. Treas. J. Simon; Curator and Hon. Librarian Alfred Newstead; Hon. Scientific Sec. :H. Stolterfoth, M.A.; Hon. General Sees.: G. P. Miln and W. F. J. Shepheard. CHESTER SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ART AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.—President: His Grace the Duke of Westminster, VicJ President His Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd Chairman Dr. Stolterfoth; Hon. Sec. G. R Griffith; Art School, Head Master W. G. Schroder; Secondary Day School—Head Master: J. A. McMichael, B.A., B.Sc. Clerk to Governing Body John Dodd. CHESTER AND NORTH WALES AnCHÆOLOGICAL AND HISTORIC SOCIETY, GROSVENOR MUSEUM.—Patron, His Grace the Duke of Westminster President, The Bishop of Chester; Hon. Editorial Sec., Rev. F. Sanders. F.S.A.; Hon. Curator & Librarian, A. Newstead; Hon. Sec., Ed. Hodkinson; Hon. Treas., F. Skipwith; General Sec., Walter Conway. WOMEN'S HELP SOCIETY.—Hon. Diocesan Sees. Miss Vaudrey, Bath Vale, Congleton; Miss Bennett, St. Paul's, Portwood, Stockport. CLERGY PENSIONS' FUND.-Ilon. Sees.: Rev. F. T. Stonex and J. Gamon. Hon. Treasurer Charles Coppack. DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION.—Hon. Sees. Rev. Canon A. P. Holme, Great Budworth, Hev. T. H. Sheriff, Stalybridge. Hon.Treas.: J.R.Thomson,Parr's Bank,Chester. DIOCESAN FINANCE ASSOCIATION.—Hon. Sees. Rev. Canon Spurling, Chester Charles Coppack, Chester. Sec. and Office: E. Andrews, Diocesan Rooms, Chester. Treas.: John Thompson, J. Dunn. Bankers Parr's Bank, Limited. DIOCESAN CHURCH SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION.—Hon. Sec.: Archdeacon Maitland Wood,TheVicarage, Runcorn. Offices: Diocesan Rooms, C. ester. Hon. Treas. J. R. Thomson, Parr's Bank, Chester. CHESTER DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION (9, Water Tower Street).—A Home for Trained Nurses for the sick poor of this City. President: His Grace the Duke of Westminster. Chairmanr f Committee: Sir Horatio Lloyd. Lady Superintendent: Mrs. Bateson. Hon. Sec.: H. A. Jenndr. Hon. Treasurer Walter Conway. RESCUE HOME, Vicar's Lane.—Hon. Treas.: Hon. Mrs. Parker. Hon. See.; Miss K. Jacobson. Superintendent: Miss Wright. A, Â HOUSE OF MERCY, Lache Lane.—Hon. Sec.: Rev. W. Sparling. Hon. IreaSurer: R. Farmer, Cathedral Chamoers. CHESTER MUSICAL SOCIETY.—Conductor and Hon. Sec.: Dr. J. C. Bridge. CORONERS (City of Chester): E. Brassey, Chester; r Deputy, F. Turner, Chester. (We.t Cheshire) J. C. Bate, Chester; Deputy, T. Moore Dutton, Chester. CHESTER CEMETERY.— R. E. Griffiths, Clerk; W. Whittingham, Sexton; T. A. Beckett, Secretary. CHESTER CONSERVATIVE AND UNIONIST ASSOCIATION. G. W. Halliday, Agent, Chester. CHESTER & COUNTY UNIONIST CLLTB, 17 Newgate Street. -Secretary J. Clarke EDDISBURY CONSERVATIVE AND UNIONIST ASSOCIA- TION.-C. F. Prichard, Agent, Chester. WIRRAL CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION. A. B'.rkett, Secretary, 25, Bridge-street, BirkeLhead. CHESTER LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASSOCIATION.— Sec. Fred. T. Holland, Lord Raglan Inn, Frodsham street. CHESTER CALEDONIAN ASSOCIATION.—President W. Ferguson. Hon. :ec.: Walter Fergusson. CHESTER CHARITY ORGANIZATION SOCIETY. -Offices-, Godstall Chambers, Godstall-lane. Agent: Arthur Millward. CHESTER WELSH SOClETY.-President: Rev. Alban Thomas Hon. Sec. E. Richards, 11. Bouverie-street. CHESTER GOLF CLUB.—Patron: R. A. Yerburgh; Hon. Sec.: R. Wilkinson; Official Sec.: F. J. Warmsley. BACHE GOLF CLUB (Chester).—President: Major Mac- Gillycuddy; Hon. Sec. and Treas. Alexr. Hornby, County Asylum, Chester. CHESTER UNITED GAS COMPANY.—F. A. Pye, Secretary and General Manager Offices, Cuppin-st.; J. C. Beiton, Engineer Works, Roodee. CHESTER WATERWORKS COMPANY (Offices: Newgate- street).-F. E. Roberts, Chairman; W. S. Moss, Secretary. CHESTER MEDICAL SOCIETY,—President: Dr. R. B. Wright; Vice-President: Dr. W. A. Newall; Hon. Sec.: Dr. A. G. Hamilton. CHESTER FANCIERS' ASSOCIATION,-Treasurer: Lawrence Booth. Sec. E lward Andrews, 27, Eastgate How (N.) His MAJESTY'S COURT OF PROBATE & DISTRICT REGISTRY, White Friars, Chester, for the City and County of Chester.— District Registrar H. A. Jenner; Chief Clerk, R. W. Jones. REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, DEATHS & MARRIAGES. District of Chester.—Superintendent Registrar William Turnock, Forest House. Deputy Superintendent Registrar: Rowland D. Nicklin, Forest House. Registrar ot Births and Deaths for the Chester Cathedral Sub District: James Rogers, The Cross. Registrar of Births and Deaths for the Chester Castle Sub-District: C. G. Haswell, Foregate- street. Registrar of Births and Deaths for the Tattenhall District: Rowland Willis, Tattenhall. Registrars of Marriages for the District: James Rogers, C. G. Haswell, and Rowland Willis. District of Hawarden—Superintendent Registrar: Hugh G. Roberts. Deputy Superintendent: A. K. Wroe. Office: The Union Board Room, Broughton. Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths: W. Bellis, Hope Station. Deputy Registrar: J. Brooks. ¿ ¿ COUNL'Y COURT REGISTRARS. Ban'/OJ': J. ,.IYllllet Jones. Carnarvon: C. A. Jones. Chester: k. S G.iies. Conn-ay and Llandudno: B. S. Chamber a n. Deni>> ;h R. Humphreys-Roberts. Flint and Mold H. Taylor. Hohjhead, Llangefni, and Menai Bridge W.T.Jones. H H. A. Cope. Llaiti-irst: J. E. Humphreys. St. A'aph Rhyl: O. George. Wrexham and Llangollen: A. (\ I'reston. CHESTER COUNI Y COURT (Offices, 28, Old Bank Buildings) —His Honour Juisre S. Moss: Registrar of the Court, f*. S. Giles; High Biniff, The Registrar; E. Johnson, Chief Clerk; Office Hours: 10 to 4; Saturdays 10 to 1. Official Receiver in Bankruptcy L1. Hugh-Jones. Office Hours 10 to 4; Saturdays, 10 to 1. PUBLIJ OFFICERS OF THE COUNTY OF CHESTER. LORD LIEUTENANT HIS GRACE THE DrKE OF WESTMINSTER. HIGH SHERIFF 1903-7, WILLIAM WATSON. 1907-S, SIRGILBERT GREENALL Clerk of the Peace and Clerk to Council: Reginald Potts, Chester. Deputy Clerk of Peace and Council: H. Potts. Chester. Treasurer: J. R. Thomson, Parr's Bank, Chester. Clerk of Indictments W. P. Reade,Congleton. Bridgemaster and St,,rveyor: H. Y- Bull, Chester. Assistant Surveyor: W. Holland. Architect: H. Beswick, Chester. Public Analyst: J. Carter Bell, Higher Broughton, Manchester. Chief Constable: Lieut.-Colonel J. H. Hamersley, Chester. Deputy Chief Constable: lVm. Leah, Chester; County Account- ant: J. Williams, Chester Castle. Clerk of Committees: C. Hibbert. Chester. Director of Education: R. P. Ward, Chester Assistant Director of Education J. H. Howitf. M.A., Chester. Weights and Measures Inspectors Chief inspector, W. D. Laird, Chester; Wirral: W. J. Hallard, Chester; Nantwich A. Timmis, Chester Northwich R- Hind, Northwich Altrincham S. Le, Stock port. District Surveyors Wirral, R. Pardoe, Chester Northwich, A. Linnell, Leftwich; Macclesfield, J. T. Boyd, Macclesfield; Nantwich, H. Peerman, Nantwich. THE DEE CONSERVANCY BOARD. Chairman: John Thompson. C. P. Smith, Clerk. Messrs. Walker, Smith & Way, Solicitors; A. C. Williams, Acting Conservator and Pilot Master. Walter Conway, Accountant. Lloyds Bank. Ltd.. Bankers. HIS MAJESTY'S CUSTOMS (Port of Chester).—Custom House Connah's Quay. Preventive Officer in charge: E. Ll. Marriott, R.N.R., Registrar of Shipping, Receiver of Wreck, and Registrar Royal Naval Reserve.—Sub-Port: Moatyn. Principal Coast Officer G. R. McDonogh, Deputy Receiver of Wreck-Board of 1 nde (Mercantile Marine) Superintendent: E. Ll. Marriott, R.N.R. Deputy Superintendent: TR. R .McDonogh Medical Inspector: Sidney Freme-Clement, M.D. CHESTER PORT SANITARY AUTHORTTY.-Chairman: Aid. H. Stolterfoth, Chester. Vice-Chairman: W. Roberts, Mostyn. Clerk: H. Taylor, Solicitor, Chester and Flint. Treasurer: R. B. L. Johnston, N.P. Bank, Chester. Medical Officer: J. 14. Williauis, M.D., Flint. Inspector of Nuisances: J. vickers, Dock-road, Connah's Quay. — MILITARY INTELLIGENCE. WESTERN COMMAND. (Headquarters, Watergate House, Chester). G.O.C. Major-General Sir Franci Ho ward. K.C.B-.C.M.Gr., Aide-de-Camp": Capt. R. F. S. Grant. D.S.O. Assistant Adjutant General: Col. C. R. Simpson. Att. General Staff: Capt. J. W. Sandilands. D.S.O. Brigadier-General in charge of Administration Col. R C. Max-veil. Deputy- A-distant Aojutant-General Lieut -Col. F. M. Aitken. Assistant Quarter-Master General: Lieut.-Col. Sir Percy Girouard, K.C.M.G D.S.O. 22ND REGIMENTAL DISTRICT.—Cheshire Regiment: Officer Commanding, Major W. R. Clifford. Capt. T. A. Bi.sfe.^d. Capt.: M. F. Clarke. Lieut.: R. F. Loder i-ymonas. Lieut. and Quarter-Mastr T. Dutton. 3RD BATTALION CHESHIRE REGIMENT vlst Royal Cheshire Militia).—Hon. Colonel: C. H. France-Hayhurst. Colonel: C. P. Lees. Major: G. R. Hennessey. Captains: E. T. Logan, D.S.O., W. V. Moul, A S. Cooper, W. G. Ambrose, W. C. Earle, C. H. Toler. G. W. G. May, W. H. Bennett, T. M.Broadbent. Lord D. L. J. Tollemache. Lieuts.: B. A. Jackson. S. Butterworth. Adjutant: Capt. M. F. Clarke. Quarter-Master: Lieut. T. Dutton. Instructor of Musketry Captain C. H. Toler. VOLUNTEER CORPS. EARL OF CHESTER'S YEOMANRY CAVALRY .—Headquarters: Chester. Lord Harrington, Hon. Col. Col. Commandant: Colonel Lord A. Grosvenor. Lieut.-Col.W B. Brocklehurst. second in command. Lieut.-Cols.: Right Hon. G.~V\ ynaham. commanding B squqd. O. M. Leigh. Majors H. M. Wilson, C squad. His Grace the Duke of Westminster, Captains W. D. RadclifFe, B squad.: R. W. D. Phillips Brocklehurst, A squad. R. N. H. Verdin, C squad.: A. M. R. Legh. D squad. Lieuts.: R. Barbour, B squad.: M. Egerton, A squad.; P. R. Glazebrook, C squad.: C. IV. Tomkinson, Forest Troop W. W. Holland, A squad. J. J. J. de Knoop. C squad. J. V. Hermon. Forest Troop 1. B. J'Armay. C squad.: P. H. Ashworth, B squad. Capt. J. J. Richardson, 11th Hussars, Adjutant. G. Cooper, Oaarter-Master. Surgeon-Lieut.: J. Phillips. Veterinary- Lieut. F. G. Edwards. Rev. C. H. Prodgers, Hon. Chaplain. 1ST CHESHIRE R.G. ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS (Earl of Chester's Volunteer Artillery).—Headquarters: Chester. Hon. Lieut-Col.: F. J. Bonnalie. Colonel W. N. LLoyd. Majors: R. R. Greene and T. H. Wood. Adjutant: Captain: F. F. Lambarde, R.G.A. Captains: J. B. Hail (Hon. Major). H. F. Taylor, V. H. Dickson, C. J. Luya and W. Whitley. Lieuts G. H. Hopwood, H. M. Parry M. 1. Williams-Ellis and A. P. Fitz Patrick. Second-Lieut.: J. M. Frost. Surgeon-Captain: T. G. Lusk. M.B. Acting Chaplains: Revs. J. F. Howson, M.A., and F. T. Stonex. 2ND (EARL OF CHESTER'S) Y.B.C.R. Headquarters: Chester. Colonel Commanding: A. H. Talbot. Major: Hon. Lieut.-Col. H. Harrisson, "V .D Captains: (J. ±. Ashton (Hon. Major), F. O. Evans (Hon .daior C. b. Bromley, S. Thornlev (Hon. Major, lion. Capt. in Army), E. L. Clarke, W. E. Burton, A. Timmins, A-G- Hamilton, W. G. Linaker, W. A. V. Churton. Lieuts.: E. D. Dickson, (Hon. Lieut in Army), R. E. Weissmuller A. J. Musgrave, H. W. Guest. J. V. C. Talbot. Second Lieuts.: C. E. Linaker C. F. Bell, J- Day, T- H. Hard mar.. Adjutant: Capt E L. Roddy. Quarter-Master J. W llliamson (Hon. Captain). Medical Officers: Brigade Surgeon Lieut.-Colonel A. Hamilton, V.D.; Brigade Surgeon Lieut -Coionei W. Kine M.D., V.D. !Surgeon-Capt. A. McLennan, M.B. Acting Chaplains: Revs. H. Grantham, H. B. Blogg, M.A., E. Eddowes, M.A., F. Edwards, M.A. CHESHIRE BEARER COMPANY, B.A.M.C.Y. Head- quarters St. Michael's Hall, Chester Officer Commanding: Brigade Surgeon Lieut.-Col. H. W. King, M.D. CHESHIRE RIFLE ASSOCIATIo-Pittron: The Right Hon. the Earl Egerton of Tatton. President (1906 Lord AH. Grosvenorl E.C I.Y.: Hon. Sec. Major J. E. G Groves, 3rd V.B.C.R., Deans Green, Lymm, Cheshire.

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To Preston, Carlisle, Nortli-Wcst of) 10-0 England and Scotland a-m To Birkenhead, Birniingham, Crewe, Liver-"} pool, London, Manchester, Oswestry, a ulO Shrewsbury, Eastern & Midland Counties) Letters 11 pistercd until 10-40 a.m., 2d.; 10-45,4d. To Ir land, and Towns in North Wales on Chester and Holyhead Railway, Corwen, ( 11-25 Llangollen, Ruai'on. Wrexham, Hangor, f |a.m. Carnn-von, Llandudno,Rhyl, and Broxton Letters registered until 11-15 a.m., 2d.; 11-25, 4d. To Crewe, Liverpool, London, Manchester, 1 Warrington, Birmingham and Midland f 1-0 Counties, and South of England, Aldford, t p m. and Eccleston 3 Letters registered until 12-50 p.m., 2d.; 1-0, 4d. To Birkenhead, Buckley, Ellesmere Port, Sutton, Neston, Bangor. Carnarvon, Conway, Pwllheli, Mold, Denbigh, Llandudno, Gresford, Wrexham, Kutliin, 1-25 Corwen, Tarporley, Broughton,Hawarden, P-m. Rossett, Afonweu, Caerwys, Holyhead, A Bleneau Festiniog Letters registered until 1-15 p.m., 2d.; l-2o, 4d. To Bala, Bagillt, Connah's Quay, Mostyn, A Flint, Dolgelley, Llangollen, Oswestry, 2-20 Pamdon, Shrewsbury, Bristol, West of p.m. England, Barmouth, and Manchester Letters registered until 2-10 p.m., 2d.; 2-20, 4d. A To Liverpool, Saltney, Tarvin, Upton,") 2-50 Willaston, Kelsall, Cliristleton. Row ton. S p.m. Letter-, registered until 2-40 p.m., 2d.; 2-50 4d To Crewe, London, Scotland, Wrexham, 1 O OK Gloucester, Tattenhall, Guilden Sutton, Great Mollintrton, Saughall ) Letters registered until 3-25 p.m.. 2d; 3-35, 4d. A To Warrington, Cohvyn Bay, Liverpool,^ Carnarvon, Abergele, Rhyl, Bangor, Holy- I A well, Mold, South and West of England, V j South Wales, Birkenhead, Neston, I 1' A Corwen, and Manchester J Letters registered until 4-5 p.m., 2.; 4-15, 4d. •General Despatch to all parts of the United") 10"0 i Kingdom j p.ia Letters registered until 9-30 p.m., 2d.; 10-0, 4d. 1 This is the only General Despatch on Sundays, J Christmas Day, Good Friday, and Bank Holidays, J and for this despatch Letters can be posted with an^ extra d. stamp affixed up to 10-30 p.m. every day. 1 For the 1st Delivery in Chester the Box is cleared I at 6-45 a.m., for the 2nd at 10-45 a.m., for the 3rd at 1-0 p.m., for the 4th at 3-15 p.m., and for the 5th at 6-45 p.m. The deliveries are made at 7 a.m., 11 a.m., 1-15 p.m., 3-30 p.m., and 7 p.m. 011 Sundays, Christmas Day. Good Friday, and Bank Holidays,4 7 a.m. only. No delivery on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. CHIEF PLACES FROM WHICH MAILS ARE RECEIVED. F rom all parts 7-0 a.m From Crewe, London, Liverpool, South ofl 11-15 England, and South Wales j a.m. From nirmingham, Liverpool, London, Man-") 1-15 Chester, and North Wales. p.m. From Birmingham, Ireland, Liverpool,) 3-30 London, Manchester j pm, From Birmingham. London, :Liverpool, > 7-0 A Manchester, and North Wales ) p.m.* The Telegraph Office is open between the hours of 7-0 a.m. and 10-0 p.m. on week-days, and on Sundays between the hours of 8-0 a.m. and 10-0 a.m., and 5-0 p.m. and 7-0 p.m. The Telegraph Oiffce at the General Railway Station is open always. Telegrams can be handed in at .the No. thate Station, on Week-days from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Boughton Town Sub- Office from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Hoole Town Sub Office from 8 -t-iii. to 8 p.m. Telegrams are also delivered fiom Hoole. Money Orders are issued and paid from 8 a. m. to 8 p.m. on week-days. The same hours for Savings Bank transactions. Postal Orders are issued and paid from 7 a.m to 10 p.m. on week-days. POST OFFICE EXPRESS DELIVERY.—In future the Post Office will deliver messages, letters, and vareels. not exceeding 51bs in weight, by foot Messenger in all parts of the Town and Rural District, on Week-days. The Fee for Express Delivery will be 3d. 1 er mile. If the distance is over three miles a special conveyance must be paid for in addition to the Express Fee. (If the sender wishes it, a special conveyance may be used for any less distance). Under the new service Express Letters and Parcels transmitted by Post to any Express Delivery Office in the United Kingdom will, on arrival, 11 sent out for delivery by Special Messenger. The following ollicis in the district are Express Delivery Offices, and Express Letters, Parcels, &c handed in at the counter, or arriving by mail at any of these Offices, will be at once sent out for delivery, viz.Head Office: Chester Sub- Office- Buckley Hawarden, Little Sutton, Neston, Saltney, Tattenhall, Hoole, Broxton, Cliristleton, Clutton, Ecc'.eston, Ellesmere Port, Farndon. Great Barrow, Great Saughall, Heswall (now under Birkenhead), ince, Kelsall, Tarvin, Upton Heath, Aldford. Collections are made from Town Sub-Offices and Letter Boxes as follows -Grosveii,)j- Bridge, 8-15 & 10-30 a.m., 12-15, 2-15, 4-15, 5-50, 9-0, & 11-10 p.m. Walkei-street, 8-15 & 10-0 a.m., 12-15. 2-15, 4-0. 6-0, 7-40, 9-10, & 11-10p.m.; Abbey-gate. 8-15 & 10-0 a.m., 12-20 2-30, 4-30, 6-15, 7-20, 9-0, & 11-0 p.m.; Hoole- road, 8.1.: t 10-20 a.m., 12-15, 2-15, 4-30, 6-0, 7-40,9-10, & 11-10 p.m.; Queen's-park, 7-30, lu-20, & 11-50 am., 2-10, 4-0, 6-0, 9-10, & 11-30 p.m.; the Northgate, 8-10 & 10-0 a.m., 12-20, 2-20, 4-20,6-10, 7-30, 9-10, & 11-20 p.m. Hamilton-street, 8-0 & 10-10 a.m., 12.1\ 2- 4-0, 5-50, 7-30, 9-0, & 11-0 p.m.; Dee Banks, >-lo & 11-50 a.m 1-50, 4-0, 5-40, & V 7%' 8-30 & 10-20 a.m., 12-15, 2-lo; 4-10. 6-0 /X, j- I I 9-10 & 11-30 p.m.; Kings-buildings, 7-30 & lC-1., I a.m., 12-30, 2-30 4-0, 6-15 9-0, & 11-0 p.m.; Abbot's Grange, 8-15 & 10-20 a.m., 12-10, 2-15, 4-30 6-0, 7-40, 9-20, & 11-20 p.m. General Railway Station (1), 3-0, 9-30, 10-0, & 11-0 a.m., 1-0, 2-45, 3-45,6-0,7-30, 10-0, & 12-0p.m.; General Railway Station (2), 3-0, 9-30, 10-0, & 11-0 a.m., 1-0, 2 45, 3-45, 6-0, 7-30, 10.0 & < 12-0 p.m.; Cambrian-view, 7-30 & 10-20 a.m., 12-10, 2-10, 4-0, 6-0, & 9-0 p.m.; Boughton School, 8-0 & 10-10 a.m., 12-20, 2-20, 4-15.6-10, 8-20, 9-0, & 11-20 p.m.; Bridgegate, 8-15 & 10-15 a.m., 12-10, 2-30, 4-30,^ 6-10, 9-0, & 11-20 p.m.; St. Anne-street, 7-30 & 10-10 a m., 12-10, 2-10, 4-15, 6-0, 7-50, 9-20, & 11-30 p.m.; Brook-lane, 7-20. 10-0, & 11-45 a.m., 1-50, 3-45, 5-40 & 9-10 p.m.; Sealand-road, 7-30 & 10-10 a.m., 12-0, 2-0, 3-50, 5-50, 8-0 & 9-0 p.m.; Station-view, 8-0 & 9-50 a.m., 12-0 2-0, 3-45, 5-40, & 9-0 p.m.; Eversley-park, 8-0, 10-0 & 11-50 a. 111., 2-0, 4-15, 5-50, & 9-0 p.m.; Curzon-par!k, -30,< 10-20, & 11-50 a.m., 1 50, 3-45 5-30, 9-10, & 11-0 p.m.; Hough-green, 8-0 & 10-25 a.m.,12-10, 2-10 5-45, & 9-0 p.m.; Flookersbrook, 8-15 & 10-20 a.m^, 12-20, 2-20, 3-45, 6-10, 7-50, 9-20, & 11-20 p.m.; the Groves, 7-0, 10-30, & 11-50 a.m., 2-10, 3-45, 5-50, 9-l.», & 11-30 Christleton-road, 8-0 a.m., 12-0, 2-0, 4-(', 5-50 & 9-10 p.m.; Hoole, 8-15 & 10-10 a.m., 12-10, 2-10, 4-30, 6.0, 7-30, 9-0, & 11-0 p.m.; Handbridge, fe-0 & 10-15 a.111. 12-0, 2-20, 4.30, 6-0, 8-0, 9-0, & 11-20 p.m.; P^kgaite- road, 7-30 & 10-2(1 a.m., 12-10, 2-10, 4-30 6-0, & J-10 p.m.; Dee Hills-park, 7-15 & 10-10 a.m., 12-20, 2-20, 4-15, 6-15, 9-0, & 11-30 p.m.; Militia Barracks, 8-0 10-20 a m., 12-20, 2-20, 4-0, 6-0, 9-20, & I1'0 P-™ Boughton, 8-0 & 10 0 a.m., 12-10, 210, 4-^0, 6-0, 8-15, 9-20, & 11-20 p.m.; Watergate, 8-15 & 10-15 a.m., 12-30, 2-30, 4-30, 6-10, 6-53, 8-0, 9-0. & 1 Nortligate-street, 8-10 & 10-0 a.m.^l-20, 2-20, 4-_0, 6-15 7-30 9 0 & 11-0 p.m.; the Cross, 8-15 & 10-30 a.m. 12-20, 2-40, 4-30, 6-10, 6-57, 8-0,9-10 & i Foregate-street, 8-15 & 10-20 a.m., 12-30, 2-30, 4-0,^ 5-15,6-15,7-15. 8-10, 9-10, & 11-15p.m.; Liverpool- road Station, 8-15 & 10-10 a.m., 12-0,20,4-0,5-50. 9-0, & 11-20 p.m.; Northgate Station, 7-0 & 10-10 a.m.. 12-10, 2-10, 3-30, 6-0, 7-40. & 9-20 p.m.; Garden-lane 8-15 & 10-20 a.m., 12-15, 2-15 4-15,6-0, 8-0, 9-0,& 11-10 p.m.; Bridge-street, 8-15 & 10-2) a.m., 12-15,2-30, 4-40 6-15, 7-1, 8-0, 9-0, & 11-0 p.m.; Tarvin Bridge, A 8-0 a.m., 12-0, 2-0, 4-0, 5-50, & 9-10 p.m Fo:regate-^ street, 8-15 & 10-20 a.m. ia^O ^-aO l-O. O-lS J-O 8-10, 9 10, & 11-15 p.m.; Sealand-road, 7-30 & 10-10 Lm 12-0 2-0 3-45, 5-50, 8-0, & 9-0 p.m. Coal Ex- A change! 8-20 & 1C-30'ami. 12-20, 2-20, 4-0, 6-10,7-50,^ 9-20, & 11-10 p.m.; Stock's-lane, 7-30, 8-20, & 11-5 < a m„ 1-50, 4-15, 5-40, 8-0, & 9-0 p.m. 8-0 & 10-0 a.m., 12-0, 2-0, 4-0, 5-50'70^'o'o 5 45 & p.m. G!au Aber, 8-0 & 10-20 a m ,,12 0, 2-0, a 9-0 p.m.; Hartington St., 8-15 & 10-15 a.m., 12-0, 2.20, 4.0. 6.0 & 8-0 p.m Newton, 11-30 a.m. All collections on Sundays at 8 p.m., with the exception of the General Railway Station (No. 1), 3-0 a.m. & 10-0 p.m. & (No. 2) 3-0 a.m. and 10-0 p.m. GENERAL POST OFFICE INFORMATION. INLAND LETTERS.—Letters not exceeding 40zs. in weight, One Penny exceediii- 4,,zs. in weight, One Half-penny for every additional 2ozs. rj„ BOOKS and other packets not exceeduij zozs., which passed by Inland Book Post for a Halt-penny, are subject to the same regulations as hitherto. Those exceeding 2ozs. come under the regula- tions of the Letter Post, the rate of fetter Postage for such weights being the same as that 01 the Book Post hitherto existing. PARCELS.—The rate of Postage on Inland Parcels is as followsnot exceeding lib., 3d.; lib. and not exceeding 21b, 4d; 21b. ann. not exceeding 31b., 5d 31b. and not exceeding 51b. 61. 51b. and not exceeding 71b., 7d. 71b. and not exceeding 81b., 8d.; 81b. and not exceeding 91b Ja 91b. and not exceeding 101b., lOu.; 101b. and not exceeding lilb., lld. 5 INLAND SIMPLE AND PATTERN POST .-Tl)i,; is abolished, as the rates are the same as letter post. INLAND KEOISTERED NEWSPAPERS. — Prepaid Rates ■ For each Registered Newspaper, whether^ posted singly or in a packet-One Half-penny but a packet containing two or more Registered Newspapers is not chargeable with a higher rate of nostage than would be chargeable on a Boo^ Packet of the same weight, viz., One Half-penny for everv 2oz., or fraction of 2oz. tor every -so*, Pos-J>AL ORDERS. J 6d to 2s. Cd .id- 3s. to 15s. Id. 1 15s. 6d. to 20s lid. POSTAL TELEGRAMS.—The charge for telegrams throughout the United Kingdom is 6d. for twelve words! in which the names and address, s of sender md ie-eiver are included. A'l charges foi de lvny within"tlnve miles are abolished beyond the limits of free delivery the charge is 3d. for each mile, j reckoned irom tlie Terminal Telegraph Office.^ Numbers in addresses are counted as one word.

JHag. MOON'S CHANGES. Last Quarter, 4ih 9h. 54ra p.m. New Moon, 12th 8h. 59m. a.m. First Quarter, 20th. Ih. 28m. p.m. Full Moon, 27th 2h. 18m. p.m. 1 W Duke of Connaught born, 1850. 2 Th Divid Livingstone died, 1873 3 F King Eiward VII. visited Paris, 19(M. 4 S Paris Bazaar Fire, 1897. 5S Rogation Sunday. 6 M Chester Cup instituted, 1824. 7 Tu Earl of Rosebery born, 1847. 8 W St. Pierre, Martinique, destroyed lytw. 9 Th Ascension Day. 10 F T9, K. tdward VII. at Hawarden, 97. 11 S [10, Indian Mutiny commenced1l»a/ 11 S [10. Indian Mutiny commenced, 1857 12 S Sunday after Ascension. 13 M Sir Arthur Sullivan born, 1842. 14 Tu Adelina Patti's debut, 1861. 15 W Florence Nightingale born, 1820 16 Th Battle of Albuera, 1811 17 F Relief of Mafeking, 1900. 18 S Eddyst me Lighthouse opened, l»g^— 19 S Whit Sunday. TT 20 M Whit Monday.—BANK HOLIDAY. 21 Tu Manchester Ship Canal opened, 1894. 22 W Victor Hugo died, 1887- 23 Th [24, Eoodee KailwayBridge fell in, *<■ 24 F Queen Victoria born, 1819. 25 S 'zar Nicholas 11. crowned-, 1896. 26 S Trinity Sunday. 1Qnn 27 M [28, Orange Free State annexed, 19UU 28 Tu Battle of Sea of Japan, 1905. 29 VV Funeral of W. E. Gladstone, lMB 30 Th [31,Mar of Princess EnatoK. ot bpain, 31 F Peace signed in S. Africa, 1902. [1906 Sanuarp. MOON'S CHANGES. Last Quarter,7th 2h. 48m. p.m. New Moon, 14th 5h. 57m. a.m. First Quarter, 21st 8h 42m. a.m. Full Moon, 29th Ih. 45m. p.m. ISanuarp. 1 TujPort Arthur capitulated, 1905. 2 W IQ. Victoria pro. Empress of India, '77 3 Th,Crewe Hall burnt, 1866. 4 F Mr. Chamberlain at Pretoria, 1903. 5S iDuke of York died, 1857. pl 6s IE ihany Sunday. 7 M [6, Parliament dissolved, 1906. 8 Tu British entered Kandahar, 1879. 9 W Bend Or died, 1903. 10 Thi Penny Post adopted, 1840. 11 F ILord Curzon born, 1859. 12 S j Earl of Iddesleigh died, 1887. 13 S 1st Sunday after Epiphany. 14 M Duke of Clarence died, 1892. 15 Tu British Museum opened, 1759. 16 W Colonel Humberston died, 1891 17 Th Battle of Abu Klea, 1885. 18 F Gen. Gordon sent to Khartoum, 1884. 19 S Prince Henry of Battenberg died, 1896 20S 2nd Sunday after Epiphany. 21 M [20, Mersey Tunnel opened, 1886. 22 Tn Queen Victoria died at Osborne, 1901. 23 W Spion Kop captured 1900. 24 Th Pemberton's Parlour collapsed, 1893. 25 F King Edward VII. proclaimed, 1901. 26 S 'Jeneral Gordon killed, 1885 27 S Septuagesima Sunday. 28 M 129, Death of King Christian, 1906. 29 Tu President McKinlev born 1843. 30 W Departure of Ches. Yeomanry for S.A. 31 Th Key. C. H. Spurgeon died, 1892. [1900 W* f 3UNE, MOON'S CHANGES. Last Quarter. 3rd. 5h. 20m. a.m. New Moon, 10th llh. 50m. p.m. First Quarter, 19th 2h. 55m. a.m. Full Moon, 25th 9h. 27m. p.m. 1 S Prince Imperial killed, 1879. 2 S 1st Sunday after Trinity. 3 M Prince of Wales born, 1865. 4 Tul Lord Wolseley born, 1833. 5 W {Surrender of Pretoria, 1900. 6 Th Count Cavour died, 1861. 7 F Augustin Daly died, 1899. 8 S Home Rule rejected, 1886. 9 S 2nd Sunday after Trinity. 10 M Colonial Premiers visited Haw'den,1897. 11 Tu King and Queen of Servia assinated,'03. 12 W Charles Kingsley born, 1819. 13 Th Berlin Congress assembled, 1877. 14 F f Re-opening of Old St. Mary's, Chester, 15 S [14, Mrs.Gladstone died, 1900. L1901. 16 S 3rd Sunday after Trinity. 17 M | Royal Agricultural Show at Chester,'93. 18 Tu Battle of Waterloo, 1815 19 W King Edward VII. in Chester, 1893. 20 Ttr Accession of Queen Victoria, 1837. 21 F Proclamation of Queen Victoria, 1837. 22 S [Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee,1897. 23 S Fourth Sunday after Trinity. 24 M King Edward VII. taken ill, 1902. 25 Tu Lord Kitchener born, 1850. 26 W Resignation of Judge Sir H. Lloyd,1906 27 Th: Judge Wynne Ffoulkes died, 1903. 28 E Professor Huxley died, 1895. 29 S [28, Queen Victoria crowned. 1838. Q 30 S 15th Sunday after Trinity. j < &eptemtar. MOON'S CHANGES. New Moon, 7th. 9h. 4m. p.m' First Quarter, 15th. 3h. 40m. a.m. Full Moon, 2lst 9h. 34m. p.m. Last Quarter, 29th llh. 37m. a.m. 1 S 14th Sunday after Trinity. 2 M Battle of Omdurman, 1898. 3 Tu Lord Halsbury born, 1825. 4 W French Republic proclaimed, 1870. 5 Th Capture of Malta, 1800. 6 F Queen of Holland crowned, 1898. 7S [6,President McKinley shot,'01, died 14 8S15th Sunday after Trinity. 9 M Rejection of Home Rule by Lords, '93 10 Tu [11, Empress of Austria assassinated, '98 11 W [12, Marshal V. Blucher died, 1819. 12 Th Rt. Hon. H. H. Asquith born, 1852. 13 F Battle of Tel-el Keber, 1882. 14 S Chester Castle Prison closed, 1884. 15 S 16th Sunday after Trinity. 16 M [15, L'pool & M'chester railway opd ,30 17 'Fii, Resignation of Mr. Chamberlain, 1903 18 W IAustr ilian Commonwealth, 1900. 19 Th Paris invested by German Army, 1870. 20 F Battle of Alma, 1854. 21 S Sir Walter Scott died, 1832. 22 S 17th Sunday after Trinity. 23 M Queen Victoria, record reign, 1896. 24 Tu [ 25, Lord Mountmorres murdered, bO 25 W Chester Baths opened, 1901. 26 Th IIelief of Lucknow, 1857. 27 F Anglo- Japanese Treaty published, 190o 28 S 'strasburg surrendered, 1870. 29 S 118th Sunday after Trinity. 30 i\I [Lord Roberts born, 1832. gcbruarr. MOON'S CHANGES. Last Quarter, 6th Oh. 52m. a.m. New Moon, 12th. 5h. 43m. p.m. First Quarter, 20th 4h. 35m. a.m. Full Moon, 28th 6h. 23m. a.m. 1 F Partridge & Pheasant Sheeting ends 2 S State Funeral of Queen Victoria, 1901. 3 S Sexagesima Sunday. 4 M ^Chinese Fleet destroyed by Japan, '95. 5 Tu Telegrams issued by Post Office, 1870. 6 W Sir Henry Irving born, 1838. 7 Th Charles Dickens, novelist, born 1812 8 F Russo-Jap War began, 1904. 9 S Gen. Sir Evelyn Wood born, 1847 10 S Quinquagesima Sunday. 11 M T. A. Eddison born, 1847. 12 Tu!Mersey Tunnel completed, 1885. 13 W Ash Wednesday. 14 Th [ 13, Home Rule Bill introduced, 1893 15 F Maine disaster, 1898. 16 S Puke of Westminster married, 1901. 17 S 1st Sunday in Lent. 18 M First Marqui.3 of Westminster d., 1845 19 Tu Adelina Patti born, 1843. 20 W Duchess of Fife born, 1867. 21 Th Lord Egerton of Tatton d., 1883. [1792 22 F [23, Sir J.Reynolds, let Pres. R.A.,d 23 S Order of Star of India instituted, 1861 24 S 2nd Sunday in Lent. 25 M Charles Peace executed, 1879. 26 Tu Loss of the Birkenhead," 1852. 27 W Battle of Majuba Hill. 1881. 28 Th Relief of Ladysmith, 1900.

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COUNTY MAGISTRATES. ALTItINCIIAM.-The Hon. J. E. Cross, High Leigh, Knutsford; Sir T. S. Bazley, Bart., Torquay; Sir B. T. Leech, Timperley; Sir W. Pollitt, Kt, Al'rincham; His Honour Judge J. Kinder Bradbury, Altrincham Messrs. B. Allen, Altrincham; G. P. Arrnitage, Altrincham; W. D. Bullock, Altrincham N. Clegg, Altrincham E M. Crosfield, Wrexham; W. J. Crossley, M.P., Altrincham; G. L. Dewhurst, Lymm W. A. Dewhurst, Lymm • H. t.Gaidun, Bowdon E. N. Galloway, Altrincham J. Gibb Altrincham J H Grafton, Altrincham; J. G. Groves, Altrincham J- Wnll Sale- Admiral J. P. Jones-Parry, Warrington K. II. foynson, Bowdon; J. Kendall, Sale; T. W"-Killick Altrincham; H V Kilvert, Ashton-upon-Mersey N. Kilvert, Woodcourt, Brooklands; A. Lawaon, Aahton-upon-Mersey H. Nuttall, MP Bowdon; J. Piatt, Carnforth, Lancashire; F. Platt- Higeins, Horsell, Surrey; G. Kooke, Sale; E. Sandbach. Ashton-upon-Mersey; E. J. Sidebotham Bowdon; J. W. Sidebotham, Bowdon; A. Tarbolton, Bowdon; T. h. latton, Northenden T. Taylor, Sale Rev. G. B. Thurston, Lymm A. Watkin, Lymm; H. H. Worthington, Somerset; A. Charlton, Hale; G. P. Dewhurst, Lymm; H. Galloway, Hale; J. E. G. Groves, Lymm; A. A. Hawoitli, M.P., Altrinch 1m; Lieut.-Col. H. C. Legh, High Legh Hall; W. Rylands, Lymm.—Clerk: H. L. Harris, Solicitor, Altrincham. B[tO-TON-Lord A.H.Groavenor,Broxton Old Hall; Messrs. TT Alrtprpev Aldersey Hall; G. Barbour, Bolesworth Castle; T?' Ravhonr Bolesworth Castle; H.Barnston, Farndon; W. G. Prum Glasgow; J. Howard, Malpas R. Howard, Malpas; Evan' Langley, Malpas; E. R. Massie, Malpas; S. H. Sandbach, Malpas; G. H. Shakerley, Malpas; T. M. L. Vernon, Whitchurch F. A. Wolryche-Whitmore. -Clerk: H. Taylor, Solicitor, Chester. RIICKLOW- Earl Egerton of Tatton, Knutsford; The Hon. A. de Tatton Egerton, London, W. Sir W. H. Houldsworth, Bart., Coodham, Kilmarnock; Messrs. A. Ashworth, Gresford; F. Ashworth, Knutsford: C. H. Benton, Knutsford; H. A. Birley, Knutsford; F. W. Carver, Knutsford; G. Comber, Knutsford; W. L. Blenkinsopp Ceulson; T. H. Hardy, Knutsford; W. J. Harter; E. G. Leycester. Knutsford; R. B. Longridgo, Knutsford; H. Lycett, Southport; F. Merriman, Knutsford; A.L.Payne, Knutsford H. Spurrier, Derby C. L. Warren, Knutsford. Clerk L. Caldecutt, Solicitor, Knutsford. CHESTER CARTLE.-His Grace the Duke of Westminster The Hon. Cecil T. Parker, Eccleston; His Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd, Chester; His Honour Judge S. Moss, Chester Messrs. P. H. Chambres. Rhyl; G. A. Dickson, Chester;' E. Evans-Lloyd, Chester; P. H. G. Fielden, Mollington Hall; J. M. Frost, Upton Lawn J. W. Macfie, c Rowton Hall; R T. Richardson, Capenliurst; F. Rigby, Loiidon; B. C. Roberts, Chester; W. Stockton, Ellesmere Port; J. Thompson, Chester; A. O. Walker; T. Woollam; The Right Hon. G. Wyndham, M.P., Saighton.— Clerk: W. H. Churton, Solicitor, Chester. ::> DAfmSBURY. Viscount Cross, G.C.B., Broughton-in- Furness; Messrs. Z. Armitage, Preston Brook; J. M. Edelsten', Graprienhall; F. A. Frost, Grappenhall Hull; W. C. Jones, St. Asaph, N.W.; W. Long, Thelwall Heys V. H. Lyon, Warrington; C. Marson. London. S.W. b'. Monk-, Walton Superior; H. Neild, Higher Whitley, Warrington; Å A A Â Â Â A 11 Â T r p.,rr Warrington: R. C. Parr, Warrington; R- J. 0. Parr, War i Rid^wav, Daresbury Pierpoint, Warrington; Col. J. C. y, falbot J: TjnWr Se'kirk. Scotland; A. H. laioot, Brook "j. White, Warrington HWid|nn^n Felton, Northumberland.—Clerk: H. Greenan, Warrington. DUKINFIF.LD.—Messrs. T. G. Ashton, M.P., j •o A =nland Hvde; J. W. D Barron, Hide, 1. Hyde; T. c'. Beeley, Hyde; T. Bennett, Hattersley^C-^H- Booth, Dukinfield; A. C. Boyd, Dukinfield, > ke ^de6' ?J J6ooke?D^& J. Cryfr, Ashtou'-under-Lyne J Donnell, Disley; M. Fentom, Staly- bridge • W. E. Garforth. Nonnanton, Yorkshire; J. E. Gartside,Stalybridge; W.Harrison, Stalybridge; J-Hawking, Mottr.m; S. Horsfield, Stockport; V H ? r! 'i fiald'• G. H. Kenyon, Ashton-under-Lyno ^■^erlo°V b L J W IS. Lawton, Greenfield, near Oldham, W. Stayley; J. E. Mellor, Absrgele; W Morton Hyde; G. Newton, Shipley, Yorkshire; J Oldham, *o'akinfi'eld*• Parkvn Northenden; T. Perrin, Hyde; J. Pickup, D H. Pratt, Dukinfield; G. W. Rhodes, Mottram in-Longden- dale J Ridyard, Stalybridge; Col. A. ^ottom. Staly- bridge- T. H. Sidebottom, Hadfield, Manches1ter, • Sidebottom, Mottram in -^Longdendaie; vV. SP;.nker' Market Drayton D. Stafford Hyde; • Hvde- VV. Underwood, Dukinfield; F. Wild, W. K Wood, DLikinfield Clerk: A. Howard, Solicitor, Dukinfield. EDDISBUny.-Earl of Haddington, Arderne Hall, Tarporley; LordTollemache, Tarporley; Sir P. H. B. Grey-Egerton, Bart, Tarporley; Capt. the Hon. H. R Arden-Baihe^Hamil^ Tarporley; Messrs. R. Bate, Tarporley ;C. Bell, Frodsham H. C. Burder, Hartford J. J. Crosfield, Frodshain,; Q^L. Davies, Helsby; G. R. Davies -Hartford; J. J. J.De Knoo Tarporley; H. Dewhurst, Northwich; E W. Dixon, TarDorlev • T. H. Gordon, Tarporley; E. W. ^nmtn, Taroorley • T. D. Grimke-Drayton; Capt. W. Higs Northwich; W. N. Hutchings, Frodsham; J. J9ne^' Lechlade, Gloucester; J. B. Littledale, Bunbury • Mortimer, Frodsham J. Murray, Frod.ham J b N^iU, Weaverham J. Ockleston, Frodsham C.Reynolds, y Bay J W. Smith, Weaver ham H. Lyle Smyth, Barrowmore H3I'- J H Stock, Tarporley i G. C. Taylor Helsby; J. H Hatt Cook Sototor. Northwich Frodsham F. A. Lake, Solicitor, > Tarporley: E. Cawley, Solicitor, Tarporley. MIDDLEWICH AND SANDBACH.—Sir W. G. Shakerley, Bart., Congleton; Rev. J. H. Armitstead ]3°J?»es Chapel; Messrs J. Arrowsmith, Alsager; E. Ashton G. B. Baker Wilbraham, Stoke-on-Trent; W. Boosey^ Middlewich C. D. Brad well, Congleton; H. G Broomfield Alsager W. Burgea?, Buglawton W. O. C^verHom^Chape^, VV. Ii. Court, Middlewich; t. R. Cox, U lltshir Crai» Stoke-on-Trent; G. P. Daintry.Congleton Col. C. 11. France-11 aylmrst, Middlewich; F. GTrtside- Middlewich G. Garfit, Middlewich; Col. K k. Tipping, CB„ Congleton; W. 11- Grindley. Stoke-on- Trent- E. Harthan, Sandbach; J. B. Hi.l, »,ong.etoii C. S. Hoare, Holmes Chapel; C. W. Hogg, Congleton; Col. J. A A. i, A A /> A. A AAAAAAikAA, Kennedy, Sandbach Lt.-Col. C. P. Lees. Oundle, N. Hants; Capt. E. Leigh, Holmes Chapel; J. T. Lucas, Congleton J. Maddock, Alsager; H. B. Massey, Rhyl; J. Moir Sandbach; E. H. Moss, Middlewich F. Rigby, Alsager J. F. T. Royds, Sandbach; A. J. Solly, Congleton; C. VV Swetenham, Congleton; H.M.Wilson, Holmes Chapel; J. M.Yates, K.C., Congleton.—Clerk: R. Bygott, Solicitor Middlewich; Sandbach, A. E. Stringer, Solicitor, Sandbach; Congleton, H. L. Reade, Solicitor, Congleton. NANTWICH. The Hon. R. S. G. Stapleton Cotton, Stafford; Sir D. L. Broughton, Bart., Nantwich; Sir W. H. Holland, Kt., M.P., Nantwich Baron W. H. Von. Schroder, Nantwich; Messrs. J. Atkinson, Crewe; J. Bayley, Nantwich; E. R. Bellyse, Nantwich; K. Brocklebank, Tarporley; W. L. Chew, Nantwich M. T. D. Cotton-Jodrell, Nantwich; C. E. Davenport, Nantwich: C. B. Davies, Middle- wich; W. J. Dutton, Nantwich; W. Eard'ey, Nantwich J. Emberton, Ecoleshall, Stafford; E. S. Haightm, Nantwich; T. E. Hale, Nantwich; A. N. Hornby, Nantwi-h; R. W. Kearsley, Nantwich; W. W. Kellock, Audlem; C. F. C. Luxmoore, Middlewich; W. McNeill, Crewe; S. H. Munro, Nantwich; H. B. Newcome, Nantwich; T. Parton, Crewe; R. Pedley, Crewe; W. H. Von Schroder, Nantwich; J. S. Skidmore, Nantwich; A. Starkey, Nantwich; J. Tayleur, Market Drayton; H. J. Tollemache. Nantwich; G. Whale, Crewe.-Clerk: C. E. Speakman, Solicitor, Crewe. NORTHWICH.—Lord Barrymore, Qu-^enstown Lieut.-Col. The Hon. R. J. O. Jocelyn, Co. Down; The Ht. Hon. Sir J. T. Brunner, Bart., M.P., Wavertree, Liverpool; Sir J. Verdin, Bart., Herefordfhire Colonel Sir T. H. Marshall, Kt., C.B., Upper Bangor. N. Wales Colonel P. Egerton-Warburton, Northwich; Messrs. A. Ashton, Sandiway; H. Bratt, Northwich; G. B. Cliff, Sandiway; J.W Deakin, Northwich; E. France Hayhurst, Ruabsn; D. B, Hewitt, Northwich C. J. Hughes, Northwich; G. T. Joynson, Northwich; C. Kay, Middlewich; J. A. R. Kay, Northwich O. M. Leigh, Tarporley; A. H. Lewis, Northwich; T. B. Moreton, Northwich; R. D. Nicholson, Knutsford; C. F. Parr.Welwyn. Herts. A. E. J. Reiss, Northwich J Weston, Northwich. -Clerk: Charles E. Newell, Solicitor, Northwich. PRESTBUny.-Capt. A. H. Anson, R.N., Poynton Col. J. C. Antrobus, Congleton Col. C. H. Beck, C.B., Macclesfield; Rev. Canon E. J. Bell, Crewe Messrs. J. Bancroft, Poynton; W.W. Barlow, Pitt Manor, near Winchester; J. Baskervyle- Glef'g, Chelford; J. H. Birchenough, Eccleston Square, London, S.W.; W. T. Birchenough, Macclesfield; H. Bodding- ton, Wilmslow; W. B. Brocklehurst, M.P., Macclesfield; R. W.'D. P. Brocklehurst, Macclesfield; J. B. C. Brooks, Chelford; C. S. Carlisle, Alderley Edge; H. Cawley, Banbury; H, Charlton, Macclesfield; T. Crewdson, Handforth; P. Davenport, Macclesfield W. B. Davenport, Chelford Col. G. Dixon, Chelford; A. A. Gillies, Alderley Edge; G. C. Greenwell, Poynton E. H. Greg, Handforth Capt R. A. Greg, Handforth; A. M. R. Legh, Macclesfield; R. B. M. Lingard-Monk, Wilmslow; G. Lord, Alderley Edge; W. Mewbum. junr., Pembury, Kent; J. O. Nicholson, Macclcs- field; W. R. Sidebottom, Wilmslow; W. W. Stancliffe, Macclesfield J. Thompson, Wilmslow C. E. l'hornycroft, Crewe; Col. J. W. H. Thorp. Macclesfield; H. C. Yates, Macclesfield. —Clerk W. Mair, Solici tor, Macclesfield. RUNCORN.-Sir R. M. Brooke, Bart., Runcorn; Messrs. C W. Hazlehnrst, Moreton Court, Herefordshire E. Imison, Rancorn; J. Littler, Runcorn; A. II. Norman, Runcorn; F. A fik. A AAAaaaaaa x A A J. Norman Runcorn; J. Pritchard, Runcorn; H. Reynolds. Madeley, Salop; P. E. Speakman, Leominster; S. Tavlor Runcorn A. Thomas, Frodsham; T. D. 1 immins, Frodsham • W. Tim nun*, Runcorn G. L. Wigg, Merstham, Surrey.- Clerk t. Johnson, Runcorn. J STOCKPORT.—Lord Newton, Disley, Stockport • Fir T Manchester; His Honour Judge R. Brown K P Westminst r, S. W.; Messrs. J. Adshead, Hazel Grove Stock' port; F. Barlow, Stockport; J. E. Barlow! M P 's £ ck-' p >rt; VV J. Battersby, Stockport; A. Bell Stopknnr+ tr Bell Stockport G. Board, Cheadle HulmeW. Bradbury' Stockport; J H. Bradshaw-Iaherwood, Stockport • t' Buckley,V\ oodley W. E. Carrington. Stockport; E Carver' Hazel Grove; A. K. CLEC0" Handforth T \v U N ^ARVER, Handiey Oakham, Rutland J. Derbyshire, CorrpsI'T^o' Heart.. Wilmslow; G. A. Fernley, JBuxton-A r«V Chetdle, rir. Manchester; W. N. Heald; Colonel C. J. Howard, Buxton; I. L. Leigh, Stockport- W p TVT ii Woodley; J. w. Mellor, VVhaley Bridge' T H r Stockport; J. H. Milne, Cheadle; tf 'h Moorhi Stockport; Col. VV. Mothersill, VVhaley Bridge- C vllof Stockport; C.H.Nevill, Stockport; F G P^nt Ma or J. E. Piatt, Long Marston, nr York- if s IK1,65" Stockport; A. J. Sykes, Cheadle; A H'. SvkSi Bi^n7' Castle, Shropshire F. Sykes, Cheadle; T. C Toler Whnlo3 Bridge H. J. Whitehouse, Higher Dialey • \l WnmJ™ y G.B. Worthington, Park Lane, London W :M"T p0<J-maS8 Marple.—Clerk C. E. Lake, Solicitor Stockport. WINSFORD.—Lord Delamere, Northwich • E. Hamlett, WIRRAL .—SirW. B. Forwood, Bromborough • Messrs T H. Babington, Eastham; J. S. Harmood Banner MP Neston; Barber, Wallasey; H. Bell,West Kirby \V B^i' T^^ghl°V, v,W\ Ein^ham' Birkenhead yR.EBei1' Brocklebank, Bebmgton 1. Brocklebank, Heswall ■ T « \\riieyi ^,scai"^ C. J. Bushell, Bromborough J. K' Cattn" Willaston; T. Clarke, Eastbourne; G. Crow *e",V.; T.JDavies, Bebington; J. R. Dunn New B^hton J. Elliot, Hoylake; Sir E. Evans, Kt., Bromborough • J J5 Evans, Bebington H. N. Gladstone, Burton Manor M T Graveson, VV est Kirby; T S. Hannay, Birkenhead • KW Harrison, Eastham; F. J. Harrison, Newcastle, Staffs.W* Heap, Liscard; C. Hibbert, Birkenhead; Ii W Bidbton K. Hobson, Bromborough; J XJ Hod^on 'w v, 5 Bebington Hall, O. E. Hope, fe.tonV' Houghton, New Brighton; T. H. Jackson, Birkenhead: T hS' T K fee' &T* /• K t i Ferry; A. Lindsay, Liscard- T r Lloyd Neston; T. Marriott, Claughton H JIahW Brighton B F. P. McDonald, New Brighton W M Mellor Liverpool; T W. A. Napier, Fgremont; P. Owen Great Sutton; G. H Peers Wallasey; J. Pemberton, Nest'on F Pooley, Li.card^ 11. W. Preston, Wallasey; A. G. RaTkiri' Hoykke S. Sanday, Xe,tou; W. O. X. Shaw Ro^' Herefordshire; J. Smith, New Brighton- T Liscard; R. Steel, Liscard; Col. S. Stit?, Birfenhiad c' Hall, VVe^L Ivirby F. G. Walker, New- Brighton •' W* Watson, Bromborough; W. A. Williams, New Bri2™ Clerk: G. A. Solly, Solicitor, Birkenhead. A .& JIl Eva-y carr, LIST OF FAIRS. l"t v\CUll ,rts been take" to ensure the accuracy of the following list, Suntlm, (i"0L °'(i 0,1,-eelves resmnsible. If any of the dates fall on the Fairs vj;ii ie heM on the succeeding Monday. C PUJC.™ CHESHIRE. May 16 f Horses, Jan. 24, Feb. 21, March 21, April 18, Nov 2k ne 13 Tuly n> Au?- 8' Sept" 0ct" 3 and 31 • anH'p L CattU Fairs every Thurs; Messrs. Cunnah Smithfi^rts hol<3 sales by auction of fat stock, in the Chester everv every Tn« commencing at 11 a.m.; and of horses every h°rse fair ri 6ar l^ 30. Cheese Jan. 16, Feb. 6, 27, 2$>- April l^yl, 22. June 12, July 3, 24, Aug. 14,' eP- 4, 2o, Oct ic vX 6 27, Dec. 18.—CREWE Cattle, very Monday h f"BaieS 'as advertised. For dates apply o Messrs. Frank- T?vd & Sons' Auctioneers, and Meests. Manley & Sons A Lts both of Crewe. CONGLETON 1st VVed. in j Auctio Shrovetide, 3rdVVed. in March. lastVvV^ 13 3hrfwed m September, Nov 22. Cheese, last Wed. in !°^V, Wed. in April last VVed. in Aug.; first Wed. in Oct V. IUWAM • last 'Aues in Thurs. October. IVNN^FB°D Anrd23 Nov. S.-MACCLESFIELD ?•>>• 19, "• J"lr "■ *•12' 4. *?•>< ,I. 1KC 17. NANTWICH, s™ Market: Feb Q -r. ■nee "78 Cheese: Jan.31, Feb.21, March U ?C>, June 6, 27, July18, Aug. 8, 29, eP- 1^, Oct in Dec 12-—OvEit: May 14, Sep. 24. —LUNCORV -N°V-"V „ NND Nov. 7.—STOCKPORT Horses, Cattie ^nd P^s-JaD" first Fndaj; in 1"'eb-> March 4 and o^^eeP i fi £ t Friday in June, July 9, first Dec SIn Aug, fi laYFriday in ep., \Jet. :¿3, fi,rst 1< lday 1ll OIT,LE-APRII "■SEPT- r Iay h FLINTSHike- CAKEWYS. T month.-FLiST: Cattle, every Monday —u ast T^s- f in month.—MOLD: Horse DENBIGH ■ o ck at DeC' j Wed. following in each month, first dav fm. °nci Toes- anai and the seC01ld for Pigs, &c A eattle. horses> gec0Dd Wednesday in July. —LLANGoL7ilnual Wool j^KoUrth Tnes. in eacti month. — KUABOX^ SECOND I9._KUTHIN: First 'Jues. ln each montv, 26< Lrprv Monday, excepting Monday before fair Markets: eTery Monday, for cattle, |,heep, and WeEXAP^'4 to 13; h°neJ' ^eptember 19 Fruit, October:/16^' Fitttc ^III!0rSH<?heeD and Pigs, Jan. S 22 Feb. 5 E Horees, j'g 30. May 14, 28, June 11,' 25,' July 9 Iarch 19.AP"1!- j?' Oct. 1, 15, 29, Nov. 12, 26, Dec. 10, 24.O G, 20, sep: Cattle, sheep, and-pigs, every Wed • L 0.s\vp.sTBT -hppse, first Wel. in month; pleaSuref0rSeS' h^tel n Vlarcb and first .dne>d.-iy in Alav.^vl'firstWed»e&y Monday. em Jan Q and fortnightly EiLlNGT0* \VBITCHtJ"CH: Cattle alternate Mondavi L ,eese, J*D- 23- Fneb-13- March G, Sent 11 i i May 8 & 2% & 13 (Dairy bhow). Dec. 4.— WORTH'r 2 & 23 >T°r, H ,biring)r Sept. 2b (colt show). -CL-N r jS. Jan., March, June, Aug., Sep., Nov \X*: 1 iast.F^CHUFCH PCLVKKBACH s Sept. (Worses,' ^ttTe^^p^and P^s)" MAYORS AND SHERIFFS OF CHESTER SINCE THE PASSING OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT. IS"C_WN- MRFTORS- SHERIFFS. Cross Robert Whilley lho/—Thomas Dixon John P-lir, 1838—Edward Samuel Walker John WilliniiKA-n 1S39 J ohii U macke EoLert Milfer 1810-The same Thm- 1541—William Wardell \vnf „ 1542—William Brown i!! TV,'luf Jolm SeIler 1843—William Henry Brown T'I TT6 2S44-Henry KeISVl7.. s £ Z?pHu?! 184-5 Charles Potts Edw 1846—Edward Tilst-on T^I v Tilston 1847— Kicliard Phillips jones ii ii t l'11 1848—The same JoueB, M.D John Logers 1^9-Sir Edward Samuei' Waike'r ^Z,,TrTevur J850—John Williams vS TJlrner 1S51—The same Edward Kussell Seller l8527u 1 ilip |taHumliwon ':V iV Peter'"laton US°n 1S53 *er!Ty A«^st 6th) °1J K„ Phillips Jones, M.D j Thos- Qnellyn Roberts 1&>4—John Smith c 1*55—William Henrv Browri Samuel Peacock l^-Sows^mt1 Humberston Jos Baxter Musgrave 1860—The same M llhum Johnson 1861—John Trevor Robert Frost 1802—Tlie same James Rowe 1863-Jolm Williams" £ ?se £ Th °akes 1^04-—Robert Frost ^a*\S311°r Williams 1^65—The same Hobert L ttbr 1809—T?i(f^as °Gi)ehons' F^st FroncisArrtiurDickson ]S70—Franris: AJ/ t, ,st William Farish 1871—Charles Diitt"1" 1)101:8011 Robert Greet: Is"-—Robert Frost Robert Roberts 1873-Roliert Gre. Thomas Cart\riht ^ft=?hom^ Que^hTfioteSmS ''•••• 18,8—William Karisii S11!! 5 J:njjes Bleloek 1S79—Iyeonard Gilbert t„L lr-v Cllul"to» 1880—Charles 'ames Blelock John Robertson 1881—Charles Brown James Salmon ls^~T,r Thomas Gibbons "Frost Johi?"pBcnVers 1^3—The same Joiiu p. Cartwrig-ht 18^4—Charles Brown McIiattie 1S8^—The same Thomas Smith 1880 Georere Arthur"i)iekson Henry Thomas Brown William Brown Thos. Win. Griffiths —Tlie same ih°s, \Nm. Griffiths lss9—Georsre Dutton iohn Smith 1890—James Salmon Roger Jackson 1891—Charles Brown T Roberts, M.D. 1892—The same. John Jones 1893—The same Brassey- 1894—Leonard Giibert »,' Stolterfoth, M.D. 1895— William Henrv Churton Alexander Hamilton 189o—Benjamin Chaffers Roberts T^i "?>°neL ouphton) 1S97—The same J°.bn Gooddie Holmes l'02—.Tames GarrettFrost Pl}n9* ] 903 —John Roberts MD Bic-liard Cecil Daries. lWt-Robert Lamb Henry Dodd. 19'lo—The same arid L. Hewitt. 19or;—The sanje Alfred Mann, M.D. 1!107-Francis Pau,knei- roxvii R. H. Laic,-Iey

W RAILWAYS. [ CHESTER GENERAL RAILWAY STATION & BIRKES- HEAD rAILWAY.-StLtioD master: Mi. W. G. Marrs. Loxno>- AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY Co.- w District Traffic Superintendent Mr. L. W. Horue, r Goods Agent Mr. J. Taylor. Eastgate-street Office-Agent: Mr. R. Clark. L GREAT AVESTERN RAILWAY Co.—District Superin- W tendeut: Mr. F. Paxton. District Goods Superia- r tendent: Mr. J. R. Haiikey.-Office James-street, I Liverpool. Goods Agent Mr. J. Williams. City Agent (Eastgate-street Office): Mr. J. Phillips. CHESHIRE LINES COMMITTEE.—Manager: Mr. J. [ Pinion, Liverpool. Goods Agent for Chester: L ~r*A. Mitchell, Northgate Passenger Station. Stationmaster Mr. A Mitchell. r GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY.—General Manager: I Mr. Sam Fay. Secretary: Mr. O. S. Holt. I Offices Marylebone Station, London. SHROPSHIRE UNION RAILWAYS AND CANAL CO. f (General Offices, Tower Wliarf).-General Manager I Mr. T. Hales. Secretary: Mr. J. Bishop. I Inspector of Works: Mr. L. James. Carrying Dept., Cow-lane Bridge Mr. T. W. Chalton, Agent. [ COUNT r LUNATIC ASYLUM, CHESTER. L Medical Supt.: Dr. Alex. Lawrence. Assistant Medical Officers: Drs. G. H. Grills, W. Sim ¥ Garden and J. E. Mennie. Chaplain: Rev. L. C. I A. Edgeworth. Roman Catholic Chaplain: Rev. k Dominic O'Hanlan, Franciscan Monastery, Chester. Clerk of Asvlum Mr. Alexr. Hornby. Steward: T Mr. H. Dryland. Housekeeper: Miss Owens, W COUNTY CONSTABULARY OFFICE, Foregate-street W -Lietit.-Col. J. H. Hamersley, Chief Constable of r Cheshire. Mr.Wm. Leah, Deputy Chief Constable. 1 Wm. Hoole, Detective Inspector. f CHESTER MARKETS. I PcBLIC MARKET, Northgate Street.—Open daily. L Market days, Wednesday and Saturday. Superin- tendent: Mr. H. Price. F CORN EXCHANGE, Eastgate Street.—Open on I Saturday from one to three o'clock. CATTLE MARKET, Brook Street.—Superintendent: 9 Mr. I. Matthews Jones, Town Hall. DISTRICT COUNCILS. CHESTER RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—Chairman T. Butler; Clerk: W. Tuniock. P HAWARDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL.—Chairman: W. *ryer; Vice-Chairman John Millington Clerk: Hugh G. Roberts. K TITOC^ LRBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL.—Chaiiman rrL°i' ,°°"aln Vice-Chairman John Tlios. Ball; ^lerk A. E. Caldecutt. L^WASR>F,IFTRI^T COUNCIL.-Chairmnn Evan N C1'rk Geo- Richardson, Whitchurch. • *»• M NFRT)RVRETR COCNCIL.—Chair- man T. H Gordon Clerk .Edward Cawlev WIRITAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.-Cliairman: Thos. Davies; Clerk: J. E. S. Ollive. ► BUAEDS OF GUAEDIANS7 CHESTER.—Chairman: T. Butler • CWfc w I (T:'™OCKW HAWAKI,E, ChairAln': w*: Cleik. Huuli CI. Roberts. N^TWICH Cl^rk I 0. Speakmaiu TAEVIS-Chairman H. Harnsion Llork: H. braTit Bailey. Wirral — Chaira^r C, Morris; Clerk: J, E.S. OlliTe. VrEiTCHrFCH ► -Chairman: Evan L;m?ley Clerk G. Richardson'. B^IFR I:?LAL?AS & 2AF^0ELET JOIST HOSPITAL BOARI. Chairman: B. Cathcart Smith; Clerk- ► H. Grant Bailey. THE POPULATION OF CHESTER According to the Census of 19'Jl the population k within the municipal boundary was .'18,308 as com r pared with 37,105 in 1891, or an increase of l?oS The population witliiH the Parliamentary boundary" which embraces Hoole and several outlyine districts! r ,Sa^mS.t41A391,iu 1891' or an ^crease of 3519. In the Chester Castle sub-district there was an increase of 700 in the municipal boundary, the population being 20,129, as against 19,4-29, in 1891; ► w1!11?- ylthin the Parliamentary boundary of this 7»1S e ^ru^a"tion was 20,599 as acrainst 19,,43, an increase of 856. There was an increase of 503 in the municipal population oftheCathedra1 sub- district, which was 18fir9. CHESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. ALDERMEN Sir Joseph Verdm, Bart., J.P., Herefordslnre Messrs Thomas Beeley, J.P., Hyde Chas. Henry Booth, Dnkinfield Thomas Raffles Bulley, Liscard; T v ^hpptham. M.P., Stalvbndtre Lolonel ueorge Dixop^ Chelford, Cheshire J. J. Evans Bebin^ton, Cheshire: D. Basil Hewitt, >orthwich: Lhristopnei Kay. Middlewiieli W. MeCracken, Crewe; Alfred Rober^N^m^nCRuMorm Lord°Ne wtomLy ine Park, F Cherry HiU, Smith New Brighton John Macclesneld; James Tomkinson, M.F.. larponey, W. Whiston, Langlev, near Macclesneld; H. E. Wilbraham, Delamere House, Northwich. COUNCILLORS. Col. J. C. Antrobus, Congleton; Rev. J. R. Armitstead, Sandbach J. Atkinson, Central Ward, Crewe; George B. BakerWilbraham, A-tbury John Barber, Seacombe: F. Barlow, Marple; J. E. RNVLNW M.P., Bramliall; J. IN-. D. Barron, Godley Ward Hyde Rocer Bate, Tarporley; Rev. James G Bird Division 2, Stalybridge: Frauds Boston, Neston; W. B. Brocklehurst, M.P., Division 4, Macclesfield Isaac A. Brown,Malpas E. BruEner, Northwich; Geo. Cooke, Tattenhall J. Cooke, West Dukinfield Edwin Crew, Division o, Maccles- field T. Crewdson, ilinslow The Hon. J. i-. Cross, Lymm; Lrem^r. Davies,^ C^rc_h_ Coppenhall; A. Dislimgton, Division ::taIy bride-e- John Emberton. Audlem: Col. c. n. FMCP Havhurst, Davenham and Church Hulme Alfred Godson, Cheadle; A. L- Goodson, Kvmt-<sford- T. H. Gordon, Dukinfield tast. Francis F. Grafton, Bollineton, near Macc^EreW W Hodgson, West Ward, Crewe; A. N. Hornby, Nantwich • T. W. Killick, Altrincham; E. G. Levcester, Alderley B. F. P. McDona d Liscard W." McNeill, South Ward, Crewe: John Moiley, SIIP- James Mort, Division 2, Macclesfield; I. Mosedal^ Ne\vton Ward, Hyde; John Oekieston, Daresbury; C. S. Pain, Bebmgton Ro?er C. Parr, Annleton C. H. Pedley, North A\ard. Crewe J. Pritchard, Runcorn South; R. T. Richardson, Chester Castle; J. Winsford; H. Seddon, Middlewich J. W. Sidebotham, Bow don Col. A. Sidebottom,' Diviiion 1, Stalybridge; W. Smale, Lofviskm 1. Macclesfield; J.W. Smith leaver ham; W W Sparrow, Mottram-in-Longdendale, 11. Stafford,Werneth Ward, Hyde J. Stores, Runconi North; T. Egerton Tatton, Timperley; c_ LThornycroft, Sutton G. Wall, West Kirby John rWild, Bredbury James Wood, Willaston; A. I. Wright, New Brierhton.«-Clerk Reginald Potts. y AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES. ALTRINCHAM -J. Herbert Hall, 2, Dunham-road, K Altrincham, Sec. CHESHIRE.—T. A. Beckett, St. ^Werburgh Chambers. Chester, Sec. CHESHIKI CHAMBER OF AGRICULTURE. — C. B. Davies, Eardswick Hall, Middlewich. CHESHIRE DAlBY FARMERS' ASSOCIATION.—R. Challmor, Chester, ^SEC. CHESHIRE COUNTY DAIRY INSTITUTE.—R. P. Ward,County Education Offices, City-road, Chester CHESHIRE MILK PRODUCERS' ASSOCIATION.—James Sadler, Crewe, Sec. CHESHIRE, SHROPSHIRE & rNORTH WALES FARMERS' SUPPLY ASSOCIATION.— W. J Dutton, Manager, Nantwich. CHESHIRE FARMERS' CLUB R. S Linnell, Chester, Sec. ►DENBIGHSHIRE & FLINTSHIRE.—T. Welsby, Wel- lington Chambers, Rhyl, Sec. MIDDLEWICH.—R. Courtney-King, Lewin-st., Middlewich, Sec. OSWESTRY DISTRICT.—T. Whitfield, Willow House, Oswestry, Sec. BOYAL LANCASHIRE.—Edward ^Bohane, Miller Arcade, Preston, Sec. SANDEACH FARMERS' CLrB -A. Williams, Harding's Lane End Farm, Sandbach, Sec. WARRINGTON AGRI. CCLTTTRAL SOCIETY.—H. B. Melville, 23, Bold street, ► Warrington, Sec. WHITCHCBCH DAIRY FARMERS' ASSOCIATION.—A. O. Lakin, Bank Farm, Marbury, Sec. WIRRAL AND BIRKENHEAD. Arthur H. Edwardson, 6, Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Sec. ►WREXHAM AND DISTRICT. — R. J. Kendrick, Wrexham, Sec. WREXHAM FARMERS' CLUB.—W. B. Sadler, The Lodge, Holt, Sec. ► ———————————————————————_—————. MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNMENT, THE CABINET. y (The official salary is given after each Lord Chancellor—Baron Loreburn, £ 10,000 Prime Minister aud First Lord of the Treasury— Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman. £ 5,000 Lord President of the Council—Earl ofCrewe, £ 2,000 Lord Privy Seal—Marquis of Ripon, £ '2,000 Home Secretary—Mr. H. Gladstone, £ 5.000 L Foreign Secretary—Sir Edward Grev. £ 6,000 rColonial Secretary—Earl of Elgin £ 5.000 War Secretary—Mr. Haldane, £ 5,000 Secretary for India—Mr. Morlev, £ 5,000 Chancellor of the Exchequer—Mr. Asquith, £ 5,000 First Lord of the Admiralty-Lord Tweedmouth. L-4,500 .J J wee mout Secretary for Scotland—Mr. John Sinclair, £ 2,000 President Board of Trade—Mr. Lloyd-George, £ 2,000 President Local Government Board—Mr. John Burns, £ 2,iX»0 President Board of Agriculture—Ear] Carrington, £ 2,000 President Board of Education — Mr. Augustine Birrell, £ 2,000 Postmaster Geueral-Mr. Sydney Buxton, £ 2,500 Chancellor ot the Duchy of Lancaster—Sir H. Fowler, £ 2,000 l' Chief Secretary for Ireland-Mr. Bryce, X4,425 -r J T NOT IN THK CAB.IKET. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland—Earl of Al>erdeen. Lord Chancellor of Irekmd-Lord Justice Walker. tirst Commissioner of Works—Mr. JL.V. Harcourt M*Lf £ et>,ry t0 the Treasury—Mr? K* Patronage Secretary to Hie Treasr.rv-^ir G ^hitelev, Under Secretary, IL.ine Office-Mr. H. L. Samuel Lnaer Secretary, Foreign Attairs-Lord E Fit? maurice. Under Secretary, Colonies—Mr W Cliurcliil' Paymaster General—Mr. R. K. Caustoa secretary of the Admiralty-Mr. £ Robertson. Lnder Secretary for India—Mr. John Ellis Attorney G-eneral-Sir J L. Walton, K C. Solicitor General—Sir W. S. Robson. K c Lord Advocate of Scotland—Mr. T. Shaw,' K.C. Junior Lords of the Treasury—Mr. J. A. Pease, Mr. Herbert Lewis, Capt. C. W. Norton and Mr. J. M. F. Fuller. Parliamentary Under Secretary, War Office—Earl of Portsmouth. Financial Secretary, War Office—Mr. T.B.Buchanan Civil Lord of the Adimraltv—Mr. G. Lambert. Parliamentary Secretary, Board of Trade—Sir. H. E. Kearley. Parliamentary Secretary, Local Government Board —Mr. W. Kuncii»as. Parliamentary Secretary, Board of Education—Mr T. Lougù. r. Solicitor General, Scotland—Mr. A. Ure, K.C.

October. MOON'S CHANGES. New Moon, 7th lOh. 21m. a.m. First Quarter, 14th. lOh. 2m. a.m. Full Moon, 21t 9h. 17m. a.m. Last Quarter, 29th 7h. 52m. a m. 1 TuSir William Harcourt died, 1904. 2 W [1, Sixpenny Telegrams began, 1885. 3 Th Armoury in Tower burnt. 1841. 4 F Marquis of Ripon born, 1827. 5 S Mr. U. A. Yerburgh, M. P retd., 1900 6 S 19th Sunday after Trinity. 7 M Mr, C. S. Parnell died, 1891. 8 Tu Chicago Fire, 1871. 9 W IBoer Ultimatum to Great Britain, 1899 10 Th [9, Ormerod, Cheshire hist, died, 1873. 11 F 'A'bishopBenson d.inH'den Church, '96 12 S ;Pekin taken, 1860. 13 S 20th Sunday after Trinity. 14 M [13, Death of Sir Henry Irving, 1905. 15 TniChester Town Hall opened, 1869. 16 WIGrosvenor Bridge opened, 1832. 17 ThlAustrians evacuated Lombardy, 1866. 18 F Luke Fildes, R.A born, 1844. 19 S The "Great Eastern" for auction, 1881 20 S 21st Sunday after Trinity. Z6-S -2i t u .tv. 21 M Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. ■>2 Tu Russian outrage on Dogger Bank, 1904 23 W Sir Michael Hicks-Beach born, 1837. 24 Th Michaelmas Law Sittings begin. 25 F Battle of Balaclava, 1854. 26 S [27, President Roosevelt horn. 1858. 27 S 122nd Sunday after Trinity^ 28 M [27, Duchess of Teck died. '97. [1900, 29 Tu Prince Christian Victor d. in Pretoria! 30 W Second Marq. of Westminster d 1860. 31 Th' [30, Hare Hunting begins. fHardj, MOON'S CHANGES. Last Quarter, 7th Sh. 42m. a.m. New Moon, 14th 6h. 5m. a.m. First Quarter, 22nd lb. 10m. a.m. Full Moon, 29th 7h. 47m. p.m. 1 F St. David's Day. 2 SEmperor Nicholas of Russia died, 1855. 3 S 13rd Sunday in Lent. 4 M Menai (Britt) Bridge opened, 1850. 5 Tu Thames Tunnel opened, 1843, 6 W Death of William Brown, 1900. 7 Th,Flying Fox sold for 37,500gs., 1900. 8 F German Emperor, Wm. 1st died, 1888. 9 S iking Edward VII. married, 1863. 10 S 14th Sunday in Lent. 11 M iIncome Tax imposed, 1842. 12 Tu Battle of Mukden, 1905. 13 W Bloemfontein occupied by British, 1900 14 Th Humbert, King of Italy born, 1844 15 F Close season for fresh water fish begins 16 S Mr. Chamberlain's wel. to Parlt. on ret. 17 S 5th Sunday in Lent. [from S. A., '03. 18 M [17, St. Patrick's Day. born, 1879. 19 Tu,Hagh Richard, Duke of Westminster 20 W jCrewe Incorporated, 1877. 21 Th Arms Act (Ireland) passed, 1881. 22 F Death of Miss Nessie Brown, 1905. 23 S iTom Hughes died, 1896. 24 S Palm Sunday. 25 M Lady Day. 26 Tu Cecil Rhodes died, 1902. 27 W Fire at Chester Town Hall, 1897. [ 1857 28 Th;Grosvenor & Salisbury ret. for Chester 29 F |Good Friday. 30 S Admiral Alcester died. 1895. 31 S IEaster Sunday. v Nobemfcer. MOON'S CHANGES. New Moon, 5th. 10b. 39m. p.m. Hret Quarter. 12th 5h. 14rn. p.m. lull Moon, 20th oh. 4m a m Last Quarter, 28th 4h. 21m. a.m. 1 F IAU Saints' Day. 2 S [Thirsk Railway Accident, 1892 3 S 23rd Sunday after Trinity. 4 M President McKinley elected, 1896. 5 Tu Gunpowder Plot, 1605. 6 W Sir Andrew Clarke died. 1893. 7 Th Lord Rothschild born, 1848. 8 F isir Martin Frobisher killed, 1594. 9 S King Edward VII. born, 1841. 10 S i24th Sunday after Trinity: 11 M Hwfa Mon, Archdruid, died 1905. 12 TNJ [11, Manchester ShipGanal com., 1887 13 W jDuke of Marlborough born, 1S71.' 14 Th Great Fire in New York, 1835. 1*> [Motor Car emancipation, 1896. 16 SJJohn Bright born, 1811. 11 ?r 25t*l Sunday after Trinity: IO T W-I^UE? Canal °Pened, 1869. on w >-r )yilfred Laurier born, 1841. 9? T^wir & Pon3onby died, 1895. w £ Trams commenced, 1906. oo S Feniar;S e ted at Manchester, 1867. oattle of Belmont, 1899. M 26th Sunday after Trinity: 25 M Queen Hotel burnt, 1861. ^7 w TU returned for Chester, 18S5. 9Q ITU. sentenced, 1895. 9o £ D I?» Modder River, 1899. r1903 in o e/amf I exc,eed- record for 19th century ol) o or. AixtxvGiv s Day. A A A i prtI. MOON'S CHANGES. Last Quarter, 5th 3h. 21m. P-m. New Moon, 12th 7h. 6M.P.M. First Quarter, 20th 8h. 38na. p.m. Full Moon, 28th 6h. 5m. a-in. 1 M Easter MondayBANK HOLIDAY. 2 Tu R. Cobden died, 1865. 3W [4, Attempted assas. K-Edward 1900 4 Th Queen Victoria visited Dublin, 1900. 5 F Sir Philip Egerton died, 1881. 6 S Chester Electric Trams opened, !0?,. 7 S Low Sunday—1st after Easter. 8 M Kgerton and Tollemache returned, 1880 9 Tu King of Belgians born, 1835. 10 W General Booth born, 1829. 11 Th Treaty of Utrecht, 1713. 12 F L5 Notes first issued, 1793. 13 S [14, Princess Beatrice born, loo<. 14 S 2nd Sunday after Easter. 15 M [14,Fall of S.John's Church Tosver, 81. 16 Tu tnioll Jack adopted, 1606. 17 W Grseco-Turkish War, 1897. 18 Th Terrible Earthquake in 'Frisco; 19%. 19 F Lord Beaconsfield died, 1881. 20 S Spurgeon's Tabernacle burnt, 1898. 21 S 3rd Sunday after Easter. 22 M Death of Bishop Stnbbs, 1901. 23 Tu Last Execution in City Gaol, 1806. 24 W Duke of Argyle died, 1900. 25 Th 26, Her Krupp died, 18S7. 26 F Prince Albert born, 1819. 27 S Queen Victoria visit ed Chester, 190o. 28 S ;4th Sunday after Easter. 29 M 28,King's visit to Pope Leo XIII, 1903 30 Tu' [29,Deathof Gen.SirR. Wilbrabam,1900 "); 3ulg. MOON'S CHANGES. [j Last Quarter, 2nd 2b. 34m. p.n^ New Moon, 10th 3h. 17m. p.m^ S First Quarter, 18th. 1h. 12m. P-m. fjl Full Moon, 25th 4h. 30 II* 1 M Lawton's Fire, Chester, 1903- 2 Tu Union Great Britain and Ireland, 1800. HP 3 W r4, American Independence Day. gl 4 Th Mr. W. H. Gladstone died, 1891. 5 F jCecil J. Rhodes born, 1853. p 6 S {Prince of Wales mar., 1893. A 7 S 6th Sunday after Trinity. » 8 M Right. Hon J. Chamberlain born, 1836 9 Tu National Debt began, 1693. JF 10 W Andree started for North Pole, 1897< lJ 11 Th'Peace of Villafranca, 1859. j 12 F (Mr. Yerburgh returned unopp., 1895. 13 S 'Bishop Jacobaon died, 1884. S 14 S 7th Sunday after Trinity.. ¥ 15 M [14, Ld. Salisbury res Premiership ,Q2 16 Tu Waterloo (L'pool) Railway disaster. 'Qg 17 W Franco-Prussian War commenced, igyn | 18 Th Mr H. Tollemache ret. for Eddis., I895 F 19 F [20, Pope Leo XIII. died, 1903. 20 S Army purchase abolished, 1871. a 21 S 8th Sunday after Trinity. f 22 M [21, Chester Trams commenced, I879 23 Tu; Duke of Devonshire born, 1833. s 24 W Captain Webb drowned, 1883. 25 Th; Mr. Gladstone's Golden Wedding, iggg ) 26 F ilrieh Church disestablished, 1869. | 27 S [26,Lady Lettice Grosvenor marr. ^02 | 28 S 9th Sunday after Trinity. jL. 29 M Volunteer Decoration instituted, I890 V 30 Tu Prince Bismark died, 1898. M 31 W Church Rates abolished, 1868. mccember. MOON'S CHANGES. New Moon, 5th. lOh. 22m. a. First Quarter, 12th 2h. 16m. a.m_ Full Moon, 19th 5h. 55m- p.m. Last Quarter, 27th llh. 11m. p.m. 1 S 1st Sunday in Advent. 2 M [1, Queen Alexandra born, 1844. 3 Tu Robt. L Stevenson died, 1894. 4 W Mr. Balfour's first Ministry res I905 5 Th Brooklyn Theatre burnt, 1876. 6 F Prof. Max Muller born, 1823. 7 S Gen. ir Eedvers Buller born, 1839. 8 S 2nd Sunday in Advent. 9 M Gladstone's first Ministry, 1868. 10 Tu Spanish-American War ended, 1898. rri ^'e Magersfontein, 1899. o u r0306 si^ned bet'en America & Spain lo r Lidy Margaret Grosvenor mar. 1894 -,)I. as Olerkenwell Prison Explosion, 1S67. 1; S 3rd Sunday in Advent: ™ ^Vniam Terns, actor, assas., 1897 -a re,°r7 If ght Il?'stalledin Chester,i890 Th 1 a/* Lord Tollemache died. 1904^ It. Th 1st Duchess of Westminster dif*^ 20 F Battle of Suakim, 1888 Gd'lb80j 21 S Lord Beaconsfield born, 18'5 22 S 4th Sunday in Advent. 23 M [22, Hugh Lupus, D Ofwestrilill, 24 Tu John Morley born, 1838 minster d.. -a W Christmas Day. 20 Th Boxing Day-Bank Holiday 2/ F Lord Armstrong died 1 Qnn 28 S fay Bridge fell, 1879. 29 S Sunday after ChristinaV 30 M [29. vV. E. Gladston? K' 31 Tu [30, Chester Exchange bS^r'2 Mugust. MOON'S CHANGES. Last Quarter, 1st 2h. 26m. a.m. New Moon, 9th 6h. 36m. a.m. First Quarter, 16th. 9h. 6m. p.m. Full Moon, 23rd Oh. 15m. p.m. Last Quarter, 30th 5h. 28m. p.m. 1 Tbl Parcel Post commenced, 1883. 2 F Battle of Sedan, 1870. 3 S Bank of England founded, 1732. 4 S 10th Sunday after Trinity. 5 M BANK HOLIDAY. 6 Tu Lord Tennyson born, 1809. 7 W Chester Improvement Bill passed, 1884 8 Th [9. Grosvenor Museum opened, 1886 9 F Coronation of King Edward VII, 1902. 10 S Death of Ld. Chief Justice Russell, 190Q 11 S litli Sunday atfer Trinity. 12 M Grouse Shooting begins. 13 Tu Birkenhead incorporated, 1877. 14 W Heligoland ceded, 1890. 15 Th PekinLegations relieved,1900. 16 F M. S. & L. Bridge over Dee commen.'87. 17 S Bangor incorporated. 1883 18 S 12th Sunday after Trinity. 19 M Prince & P'cess of Wales visit Ireland, 20 Tu Abergele Railway disaster,'68. 1897 21 W [20," Clio Training Ship opened,'77 22 Th Death of Lord Salisbury, 1903. 23 F Queen Victoria visited Wales, 1889. 24 S Mr. H. C. Raikes died, 1891. 25 S 13th Sunday after Trinity. 26 M [25, Boer War Commis'n Report pub., 27 Tu Sir Rowland Hill died. 1879. 1903. 28 W Count Tolstoi born, 1828. 11905. 29 Th Peace Treaty signed by Russia & japan 30 F Queen Victoria's first Ministry res., '41 31 S Gen. Roberts relieved Kandahar, ISSO