The Chester Courant and Advertiser for North Wales

LOCAL GOVERNMENT JOTTINGS. It has long been a problem as to what to do ■With those ex-patients of our sanatoria who, if they could only continue tho opeii-air treatment, Would continue to enjoy immunity from the ams ravages of consumption. Buckinghamshire is taking a very important stop towards the solu- tion of this difficulty. A market gardening colony for consumptive convalascents is about to bo established on the breezy hillside at High Wycombe. Earl Carrington willingly promised his assistance, and has offered some land in the neighbourhood, the position of which is very suitahlo for the purpose. A meeting has just been held, at which it was agreed that the eooiety, when formed, should be registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Aots, and that the capital should be raised by j61 shares, to bo called for in sums of 5s. per share as necessity demanded. A tale of a pauper and a fortune of £ 6,000 comes from Somersetshire. At the last meeting of the Wincanton Board of Guardians there was received a letter from a New Jersey (U.S.A.) gentleman, enquiring if the Rebecca. White •Mentioned a little while ago as never having travelled in a train should not be described as Mrs. Josiah White, and whether she ever had a son named Arthur William White. If so, the Writer stated that he might be able to obtain a fortune of something like ;C6,CM for the old tady. The Board directed inquiries to be made and a reply to be nt. It has boon truly said that there are two classes of unemployed—-those who want work and those who don't. On this subject the fol- lowing paragraph is instructive:—In view of the considerable number of men who am with- out employment at Highbridge, the Urban Dis- trict Council advertised for men to break stones ill tho Council yard for tho purposo of road making. Not a single application was received, though there are many men loafing about at the street comers. It would appear that to solve the question of whiah is the capital of Cornwall is as diffi- cult as to settle tho origin of the Chester Rows. Mr. Ian C. Hannah, speaking at a University Extension lecture at Truro, confessed that, he had tried his hand at the puzzle. He had found that, at any rate, two great people bad given it aa their opinion that Truro was. The lut3 Queen Victoria, in her diary, referred to Truro as the capital of the county, and Dr. Johnson, in "Taxation no tyranny," imagined Cornish people congregating together at Truro and formulating their demands for inde- pendence, as a sort of parody on what the Americans were doing at that very time at hiladolphia. The Bishop of St. Germans, who also spoke, said there were at leasot five claim- ants to the county towngllip-Lau-nms-,ton, be- ^uso they were taught so at school; Bodmin, °auSft it was tho assize town Penzance, be- b»U&° 'k. thought ^jt ought to be; Falmouth, because it wished to be; and Truro, because it Was. (Loud laugiitar.) Not often do the magistrates find reason to sympathise with paupe-rs charged with not per- forming their allotted task, but this is what happened at Wood Green Police Court on Friday. The defendants were two men, aged 43 and 21 respectively, and trhe labour master stated that the men were given 7cwt. of stones to break, and they only did part of the work. l'h hands of both were examined by the police, Who sa.id they were badly blisterc-di. In the case of the younger man, his hands were closely Examined by the bench, vviio found no fewer than five. large broken blisters.—Tho Chairman °f the bench said they really ought to have had Ule master of the workhouse there. If he did not attend to his duties he ought to be made to.—The labour master said he had not looked lot the men's hands, as they had not complained. —The Chairman: Just look at their hands. How can you expect them to btoak stones? It is nothing more or less than cruelty. Many a man has boon sent to prison for cruclty to hoi-sea. It is not worse than cruelty to men.— The court missionary said he had seen the roungOT man, who wished to go into tbo Army, but oould not do so at present because of the "tondition of his hands.—The booah discharged both prisoners, tOO Chair- ttian rem&rking that the bench were absolutely astonished that the men were brought there with hands in such a condition.— The labour master was about to say sometlung, Vrheai the Chairman sa.id, "There is absolutely excuse for it." Mr. Herbert Gladstone, Homo Secretary, was last week the guest of the evening at the an- nual dinner of the London Magistrates' Club, and he delivered a speech in which he fore- shadowed a Brill providing a new way of dealing with old criminals, the idea being to detain them after they had served their term under the law, and make them work. The Newcastle Corporation tramway returns fcne disappointing. The figures for November shew a falling off in receipts of nearly 970 com- Pared with the corresponding month of last year, although a larger number of passengers were carried. It is urged that the system un- ger which workmen's tickets are now issued Heeds revision, and that the facilities now given to workingmen ought to be extended to work- ing women and girls. The Bournemouth Corporation have decided to erect new municipal buildings, to combine offices, law courts, and town hall, on a fine site known as the Horse Shoo, in the centne of the town, but the erection of the town hall is deferred for tho present, notwithstanding provision being made for it in the plans. The scheme will, it is expected, involve an outlay of from £70,000 to :CIOO,OW. At the Preston Board of Guardians' meeting last week the Visiting Committee, who had been Authorised to adveitiiaa for two female nursery attendants for the workhouse at 220 per annum acll, reported that they had decided not to advertise at present, but authorised the master to engage temporary assistance, A member stated that he had found each attendant ha.d over twenty girls und.er her care, and it was Ridiculous there should be twenty-two babies Under one woman, all having to be fed with J*ne spoon. It was resolved to refer the matter back for further consideration, and the master Was empowered to obtain temporary assistance.

"NATURE'S EDIBLE BLACK PEARLS." it sounds funny, bur it's a doctor's description of J^urrantB, which are a delightful sweetmeat, a i.ourish. £ "°od and a natural medici- e, all in one. CurrantH will make better Christmas dishes; than the !Pessy stuffs the children have eaten in the past, a W*H be no trouble afterwards. k your Grocer for a free copy of the booklet, .^vrants-a few Tasty Recipes It is full of delight- recipes for the Christmas reason. The following is specimen — j CURRANT PATTIES. curngredients: One ounce of COT uflour, four ounces of qlIalIts'f one lemon, four ounces of castor sugar, Meth i an ounce °* butter, short crust pas'e. out shorl ^'ne some patt\ pans with thinly-rolled- the ^ruJt providing paste covers for each. Ifrated rindi °j r.w?^1 °f cold water, stir in the sugar • or,^wa m i^u'ce 'emon, th" curraats and the the time n«jjjOK.elkcr tor mifutes, stirring all lined nnttJ^ .e Gutter; mix weJl, fill the past.e- »f the l.astn ^aiiR wiV1 t!le preparation, wet the edges IULC, Ima-Ite- put on he covers, brush oyer with sweet w a..e twenty minutes.

IFRODSHAM PARISH REGISTERS. 9 [FROM 1558 TO 1812.] 1 *14th Instalment. I 1709. Jan. 1. Hamnet Washington and Eliz. Rylance, J by banns. Jan. 27. John Foster and Eliz. Roberts, by banns. Mar. 7. John Bankes and Anno Simoock, by ban os. May 9. John Suthorn and Margaret Hunter, by banns. May 31. Richard Hough and Eliz. Pool ford, by banns. June 24. Samuel Wilkinson and Mary Farrer, of Runcorn, by lioence. Aug. 28. Samuel Howron and Mary L.tp.ey, by banns. Sept. 4. Edward Rylance and Mary Tilston of St. Oswald's, Chester, by banns. Sept. 22. James Dean of Thornton and Eliz. Barrowe, by banns. Sept. 26. James Jannion and Margaret Jones, by banns. Oct. 18. John Atherton of Great Budworth and Mary Urmston, by banns. Nov. 1. William Kelsall of Thornton and Mary Southern, by banns. Dec. 1. John Hopley and Mary Tapley, by banns. Dec. 4. Daniel Bosswell and Elizabeth Darweli, both of Kinsley, by lioence. Dec. 22. William Runcorn and Anne Fellton, by banns. Dec. 27. Joseph Cheshyre and Ellenore Cooke, by banns. Dec. 29. Robert Lewis and Margaret Church- man, by banns. Dec. 31. George Lightfoot and Jane Hazlehurst, by banns. 1710. Jan. 1. George Edwards and Anno Smith, by licence. Feb. 9. Richard Weston and ArulO Pickering, both of Kingsley, by lioence. Feb. 21. John Savage and Elizabeth Ash- brooke, by banns. Apr. 11. John Harrison and Elizabeth Warbur- ton, by banns. Apr. 20. William Warburton and Sarah Churchman, by licence. Apr. 30. John Davies and Jane Jones, by banns. July 15. Hugh Ileyes and Alice Deusou, by lioence. July 16. John King and Mary Yoxon, by banns. July 20. George Fcrnly and Eliz. Parker, by banns. July 26. John Knowles and Mary Lightfoot, by banns. Aug. 11. Randle Woodward and Mary Parker, by banns. Aug. 20. Robert Jackson and Mary Gacnc, by banns. Aug. 29. Peter Wilson and Ellin Hanley, by banns. Doc. 16. John Heys and Alice Penkith, by banns. Dec. 28. William Burroughs and Margaret Wike, by banns. 1711. Jan. 3. Richard Lea and Sarah Williamson of Tarvin, by licence. Jan. 14. John Lydiatt of Runcorn and Eliz. Smith, by licence. Jan. 15. Joseph Witter and Mary Carrington of Runcorn, by lioence. Mar. 1. Thomas Barker of Winwick and Eliz. Farrar, of Runcorne, by lioenoe. Mar. 11. Thos. Bradley of Leverpool, and Eliz. Richardson, by licence. July (sic) 8. Tho. Webster and Mary Wilkinson of Newton, by licence. Apr. 1. Samuel Walker and Mary Denson, by banne. Apr. 15. William Houghland of Tarvin and Sarah Hough, by banns. Apr. 26. Rolrt Hatton and Sarah Byrom, by licence. May. 13. Itioluuxl Kao-rrlca rvntl I'lJjirt 1"1., by banns. May. 24. Richard Woodward and Elleanor Millington, by banns. July 6. Samuel Done and Elizabeth Redditch, by licence. July 15. Jonathan Heyes and Alioo Halliwell, both of Norly, by licence July 15. John Abram and Frances Willcockson, by banns. Aug. 17. Owen Owens and Martha Leetch, of Alvanley, by licence. Sept. 9. Tho. Smoult and Martha Waine, by licence. Oct. 1. Richard Walker and Eliz. Smail, by banns. Oct. 16. Bernard Picering and Margaret Mercer, both of Norley, by banns. Oct. 26. John Illedge of Widdenbury and Mary Chaddock of Hatton, by licence. Oct. 29. Richard Cartwright and Jane Evans, by banns. Nov. 4. Richard Berkinhead and Sarah Dutton, by banns. Dec. 10. John Anderton and Hannah Hatton, both of Weaverham, by licence. 1712. Jan. 3. John Davies and Jane Harrison, by banns. Jan 29. Isaao Massey and Eliz. Hevill, by licence. Feb. 6. Joseph Smail and Hannah Grimes, by banns. Mar. 4. Joseph Parker of Tarvin and Eleonar Williamson, by banns. June 10. Joseph Gorst and Hannah Woodward, by banns. July 6. Tho. Littlar of Whitegate and Eliz. Galliooe, by banns. July 29. John Hazlehurst and Eliz. Bebbing- ton, of Tarvin, by banns. Sept. 1. Charles Davies and Catherine Wick, by banns. Sept. 30. Joshua Brown of Inco and Margaret Temperar, by banns. Oct. 9. John Lightfoot of Barrow and Frances Poynton, by licence. Nov. 10. Samuel Clark and Ellin Frost, by banns. Nov. 20. Joseph Bankes of Woodchuroh in WooTall and Catherine Wainwright, by licence. Nov. 27. John Wharton and Sarah Woodward, by barms. Nov. 29. Samuel Norman and Mary Antrobus, by licence. Dec. 27. Thomas K-nowlee and Alice Toraason, by banns. Dec. 27. Samuel Sylvester and Hannah Banner, by banns. Dec. 29. William Floyd and Catherine Harri- son, by banns. Dec. 30. Thomas Abram and Martha Helsbey, by banns. 1713. Jan. 7. John Maire and Jane Davies, both of Rosterne, by certificate from Mr. Walls, Vicar there. Feb. 2. Nevitt Jones and Anne Edwards, by banns. Feb. 12. Richard Wright of Tarvin and Anne Bankes, by banna. Apr. 29. Richard King and Jane Johnson, by banns. May 29. Joshua Shakshaft and Rebecca Kirkman, by banns. May 29. Roger Eaton and Hannah Thomas of Tarvin, by banns. June 1. Robert Heppard and Anne Sma-lobaw, by banns. June 1. Philip Wright and Martha Brierwood, by banns. July 5. William Egerton and Mary Piggott, by licence. July 12. Samuel Burch and Sarah Winstanley, by licence. July 27. John Timperley and Jane Siddall, by banns. Aug. 16. George Kirkman of Tarvin and Mar- garet Jameson, by licence. Sept. 7. Richard Kellsall and Margaret Eaton, both of AlvenJy, by banns. Oct. 5. John Taylor of Devenham and Alice Leetch, by banns. Dec. 17. Richard Hunter of Runcorne and Mary Savage, by banns. Dec. 28. Samuel Hazlehnrst. and Martha Wharton, by banns. *Tha publication of this interesting record of marriages from the registers of the church of St. Lawrence, the Frodsham Parish Church, was Lawrence, the Frodsham Parish Church, was commenced iu our issue of September 11th. i Dec. 28. Thomas Wroe and Mary Vawdrey, by banns. Dec. 29. Joseph Vernon and Mary Burch, by banns. (To be continued.)

LITERARY NOTICES. THE DECEMBER MAGAZINES. (Second Notice.) In "Baily's" the E, irt of Orkney's portrait is added to the. gal.oi'y of notable sportsmen. "Bordorer" writes on Point-to-point Racing, a. sport which steadily grows in popularity, but in some eases needs the real care of a governing body; "Game in DtTCsmbor" is a subject writ- ten upon by ''Rustic,' and Mr. G. S. Lowe deals with ''The Worth of the Foxhound." The piaisos of The White Knight are sung as those of the best boreo of the year. Thc-n we break different ground with another instalment of "Coirrigeen's' papers on tho "Art of Angling," in which bait fishing is floated. "Reflations on the Past Trout Season" shew that the lato summar was not more propitious for angiung than any other sport. Harkaway, Touchstone, Lanercost and Hotman Platoff receive epecial attention from G. T. B. in "Five Stout-hearted Harass." The- Earl of Dunmven's ho-rao* Des- mond is singled out for special notice in Mr. Goaien'a art ice on the stallions of the yoar. An illustrated appreciative memoir of Lord Cheisham is given. Professor Curtis writes on "Planting for Covort," and gives so mo wry useful hinte; and Mr. Fothcrgiil's chatty paper on "Tupgill: MiddLeham" should not be over- looked. The photo illustrations of the Decem- ber number of "Baily" are rather exceptional, for recent portraits of The White Knight, Radium, Desmond, and Gallinule are given. There are alao portraits of Harry Sadler and Thos. Biabapp, with, in addition, biack and white sketches of Middichmn, and engravings of Harkaway and Hetman Pliatoff. "Tho Estate Magazine" for December opens with an article descriptive of Baron Hothfield's northern estates, written in Mr. Purobas's most atiraetivo styia. For the rest of the contents Hie usual sections include some capi-tal papers on a variety of subjects appealing to tiho counury resident. With reference to the Agri- cultural Holdings Act, landed proprietors will bo interested to l,earn that the publishers have just. prepared a new farm agreement to embody the principles of tlvi* new Act, and designed to safeguard the landlord against any wanton or neglectful damage !o his farm by tho tenant. In the preparation of this document tho pub- lishers ha.ve had the assistance- of a well-known land agent, and it has been revised by a bar- rister. The Christmas number of the "Strand" is •exceptional both for its literary standard and for the excellent illustrations. As usual, the best feature is the collection of "Art Favourites at Home and Abroad," there being ten really beautiful oolour reproductions of famous pic- tures. The gem of the collection is Hoffman's well-known picture "Christ in Geithsemane," which is splendidly printed A new serial en- titled "Salthaven" is started, the, author being W. W. Jacobs, whoso abilities as a humourist- writer aro known to none bettor than "Strand" readers. Ln this worrying ago many people will read with interest the article entitled "Tho mystery of Baldness." Many famous, men contribute their opinions, but the mystery is not solved, unfortunately, nor is a panacoea supplied. It may be a consolation to some to read that baldness is quite as conclusivo a sign of bram power as a prominent ohin is a sign of a firm will. We are not told whether the doctor who gives that opinion is bald himself. The sportsman is well catered for in the Christmas number of "Fry's." The Editor con- tributes an exceptionally interesting article on "The Modern Game of Diabolo," in the course of which he explains lucidly "Real Diabolo" and "Diabolo Tennis." A brightly written article on "The New Zealand Professionals," gives many striking details concerning these visitors to our shores, and, incidentally, propounds some astounding facts with regard to the present tendency towards professionalism in Rugby foot- ball. In "A Land of Golf," Mr. Henry Leech writes upon the great trinity of courses in Eastern ivent. 1 lie article euutieu xne OI tsuymg a Hunter" gives much salutary and indeed in- valuable advice upon this important subject. There is also a finely illustrated article on "Sport in the Antarctic, which shews some of the ingenious methods adopted by the crew of the Discovery to relieve the monotony of the long winter months in the regions of snow and ice. NEW BOOKS. "THE SIGNALLERS' POCKET BOOK" (London: Gale and Poldon. By G. W. Browne, 20th Hussars; price 6d.)—This is a useful little handbook, full of hints, plainly and even bluntly given. All signallers will find it serviceable. "THE LITTLE GUEST" (By Mrs. Moles- worth. London: MacMillan and Co.; 41i 6d.). —Into this charming littie children's story Mrs. Molesworth has contrived to introduce some strong characterisation, a quality which is not always enco-untered in juveniles' books. "The Little Guest" herself is a tiny English child who, by the sudden death of her aunt, is left friendless in a German hotel. A motherly Englishwoman, who is staying in the place on a. holiday, takes pity on the hapless mite of humanity, and nr&" her oil's of her own family until her father's return from abroad. The children of the family take kindly to the little stranger, all with the exoeption of one joalousi girl, who fanoi-ee the Tiu-w-comer is elbowing her out of her proper plaoo in the affections of fha homo circle. The ohief inter- est in the narrative o&ntres in the malevolence of this child, and the author d-i-aws an en- gagingly iia-turat picture of the juvenile com- munity. How cruel jealousy and selfishness make "tho little guost" run away from her benefactors and encounter a series of adven- tures must be read in Mrs. Molosworth's inim- itable language. Th9 story-book will be an acceptable Christmas gift in any household. LIVE STOCK JOURNAL ALMANAC, 1908 (Vinton, and Co., London; Is. 4d. post free). With an abundance of litera.ry matter and illustrations, this almanac fully main-tains its position as a complete annual chronicle of the doings of the studs, herdls and flocks of the- United Kingdom, which is tho acknowledged headquarters of the pedigree stock interest throughout the world. In the current issue of this wedl-known publication there are over fifty special articles dealing with all branches of live stock breeding, hoi'sos, ponies, cattle, sheep, pigs, dogs and poultry loceiving duo attention from expert writers on the various subjects. Those annual reviews prove interesting and use- ful at the time, and, moreover, they are of great value for fu,ture reference, the information being arranged in an easily accessible formi But the breed reviews are only one section of tho contents of the almanac. The opening ar- ticle by Sir Walter Gilbey accompanies the re- production of a fine picture by James Ward, R.A., entitled "A Poultry Maricot. and this oontribution will be read with interest, the contrast between the past and present being strikingly brought out. Sir Albert Muntz fol- lows with an encouraging message to the breeder's of shire horses, in whiah lie mentions that there has never been so keen a demand for working shire horses at good prices, a.nd they were never so saaroe and daar. The recent re- port of the Royal Commission on Light Horse Breeding neoct engages the attention of Sir Richard Green Price, who calls for increased Government- aid for the industry. There are other equally interesting papers. Numerous illustrations of the prize animals of the year are given, and there are the usual breeders' tables, statistical and official information. The Breeders' Directory and the section studs, herds and flocks illustrated increase the value of the almanac as a book of reference.

SEALAND. FOWL-PEN RAIDS.—At Mold Police Court, on Wednesday, Henry Ellis Jones, ironworker, late of Shotton, was sent to prison for six weeks for stealing six hens, the property of Charles Parker Ellwood, Marsh Farm, Sealand.

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BACKHAUS IN CHESTER No one can deny that Herr Backhaus, the great pianist, has made handsome amends to the local music lovers who were disappointed by his non-appearance on a well-remembered afternoon in October. Everybody is aware that it was no fault of the artist's that he failed to appear for the afternoon performance, which had to be post- poned till the evening, but so resolved was he to make up for the disappointment that he promised in a letter in our columns through his agents to pay an early return visit to this city. The visit took place on Thursday afternoon, and the well- filled state of the Music Hall bore testimony to the increasing popularity of this celebrated musician, while the rounds of applause that greeted his several efforts reflected the enthusiastic appreciation of a critical audience. The programme was as follows :— Tschaikoweky—Allegretto Moderate from Oonoo-t-j in D, Oo Z;5-Jowa Szigeti. Li-szt—Die Lorelei—Madame Ella Russell. Ba.ch--B uson i- -Chaconne. Beethoven—Sonata quasi Fantasia. (Moon- light) Op. 27, No. 2—Backhaus. Wien lawski-Soti venir do Moscou—Jcska Szigeti. Ardita-rl Ixicio—Madame Ella Russell. Chopin—Scherzo in C sharp minor, Op. 39. Mazurka., No. 1 in G major, Op 51. Two Studies (a). No. 2 in F minor, Op. 25; (b) No. 3 in F major, Op. 25. Valse brillante, No. 1 in A flat, Op. 34. Impromptu in F sharp, Op. 36. Bailado in A flat. Op. 47-Backhauis. Herr Backhaus gave a masterly rendering to Beethoven's immortal Moonlight" Sonata. We should have liked more poetic feeling displayed in the opening movement but the pianist always keeps himself well controlled, and this may account for what seemed too cold a temperature in the adagio. The last movement was magnifi- cently played. Previous to the sonata. Herr Back- baus's playing of the Bach Chaoonne, transcribed by Busoni, was a splendid performance. Per- sonally we object to transcriptions, especially when made by Liszt, but this arrangement of Bach's air, and the new version, were very interesting, and afforded the performer excel- lent opportunities of displaying his wondrous technical powers Tho octave passages, and also the gigantio chords were played with the greatest oaee and precision. Herr Backhaus was particularly happy in his Chopin selec- tions, the seven pieces receiving at his hands the most postic ireatmtnt. As an encoro we had the grsat pleasure of hearing Schumann's fine" Nachtstuck." The violinist of the after- noon was Herr Joska Szigeti, a Hungarian, who we hear is aged 15, and who undoubtedly has a fine future before him. His tone and technique aro vjiy good, and he plays with great refine- ment, and real musical feeling. Both of his pieces were by modern composers, and his encore, Tapatedo," by Sarasato, also dis- played his fine bowing and masterly execu- tion.^ We should like to hear him in less florid works, and in wha1; we feel is more genuine violin music. Madame Ella Ruesell, one of our few surviving, much-loved prima donnas, contributed two strongly-oontrasted songs, and although evidently only recovering from the effects or a recent cold, sadlg with her well-known power and artistic taste. Her rendering of the popular "11 bacio" took one back to the days when Titiens sang the valse, and Ardbi, the oompoeer, played the accompaniment. Wo are always grateful when such pleasant memories are invoked. The accompaniments were played with real ability and porfect sympathy by Miss Louise Pcskett. wb(.e appearances in Chester we will always gladly welcome.

ELLESMERE PORT UNIONISM, 4 SPEECH BY MR. J. H. BOTTOMLEY. On Thursday evening a crowded gathering took place at the commodious headquarters of the new Conservative Workingmen's Club for Ellesmere Port and Whitby, the occasion being an address by Mr. J. H. Bottomley, one of the best-known Vuioni<>t °P"D in ww North of England. Formed only a few weeks ago, the club haD already made gratifying pro- gress, and has a membership of between two and three hundred. Mr. C. Maclver occupied the chair in the absence of Mr. Harmood Banner, M.P., having travelled from London in order to be present. Mr. J. H. Bottomley, at the outeet, congratu- lated the members of the club upon the pluck and energy they had shewn in erecting and sus- taining a club of that magnitude. As one who had been engaged in political work for thirty years, he did not think he had in the oourse of his travels found such an example of energy aa had been displayed at Eilesmere Port in the erection of the club. The charge he brought against the present Government was that they obtained power by the use of terminological inexactitudes" -(laughter)-that they were now inebriated by the immensity of their majority, and must ere long resign an untenable position in unutterable infamy, because they had done the things they ought not to have done, and had left undone the things they ought to have done. (Applause.) At the last election the pendulum waa swinging against the Unionist party, and one could not argue with a pendulum. (Laugh- ter.) Since the last general election there had been 22 bye-elections, and while the Government had not improved their position by any of those elections, the Unionists had improved theirs in all except one. At the recent munioipal and County Council elections also the Unionists had gained sweeping victories, which shewed that they were more than holding their own. After Mr. Balfour's magnificent speech at Birming- ham he believed the Unionist party were now more united than they had been for a long time. (Applause.) At the last election the Unionist forces were split by the Tariff question, but Mr. Chamberlain and Mr. Balfour had since made a signed agreement, and all sections of the party now realised that the first plank in the construc- tive policy of the Unionist party must be a re- adjustment of our fiscal relations with other countries. (Applause.) Men who were against them before had now come into line. Mr. Lever had spoken of reduced taxation and benefits having accrued to all classes under Liberal administration. If credit was due to anybody for reduction in taxation, it ought to be given to the Unionist party, because they handed over to the Government a large surplus by which they were enabled to take off certain duties. (Hear, hear.) After ten years of Unionist rule it was possible to announce in the King's Speech that our imports and exports continued to increase, and that our industry was in a sound and pro- gressive condition.. Trade in the last two years, however, had not been satisfactory, and there were more people in the workhouses to-day than there had been for the last forty years, while the volume of emigration last year was the largest for the last ten or twelve years. He believed that the real secret of this was the one- sided system of Free Trade in operation in this oountry At the present time. (Applause.) Tariff Reform must be dealt with in the future, and he warned them against the prating about dear food by Mr. Lever, as if we had not already dear food since the present Government came into office. Referring to the weakness of the Government's attitude towards Socialists and their pandering to the Labour demands, Mr. Bottomley said he had a strong conviction that the next election would not be fought upon Liberal and Tory lines. Ho believed that a fusion would take place of the more moderate Liberals and Conservatives in favour of forming a national party to fight the extreme Liberals and Socialists. This had been brought about largely through two questions—Tariff Reform and religious education. Mr. Birrell and Mr. McKenna had done more than anyone to rally Churchmen by their interference with religious education. (Applause.) On the proposition of Mr. H. W. Boultbee, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the chair- man, and to Mr. Bottomley for his speech, and the meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem.

HOLT. UNIONISTS AND THEIR CANDIDATE. —The Hon. W. Ormesby Gore came to Kenyon Hell, Holt, on Tuesday evening, and was met by sovoral of the mcst influential Unionists of the district. He received a most encouraging welcome, and everyone was highly pleaedwith tho prospective candidate for the Denbigh Boroughs. It is understood that he will hold a meeting early in the Now Year.

MALPAS BALL. + On Friday a private invitation ball was held in the Jubilee Hall, when there was a numerous company present. The arrangements were niaide under a committee of local gentlemen, which included Mr. A. B. Robinson (hon. aacretary), G. Denson, P. Done, G. H. Aingworth, E Bevin, T. Darlington, T. Dune, W. Burgcas, and J. Davies. The. ballroom waa very tastefully decora tod by Mr. G. S. Morgon (Malpaa), under the direct superintendence of Mr. Gilbe t Morgan. The catering was en- irusted to Messrs. Hollands, of Chester, whose efforts gave every sat:sfaction. The music was sapp'ied by Messrs. Bcnyon, of Chester. The M.C. c (whose duties were efficiently carried cut) were Messrs. G. Dcoson and J. Bamber. The company included the follow- ing:—Messrs. and Miss Mullcck, Cuddiington Mrs. and M i Mathews, Bangor-on-Dce; Mr. ard Mrs Mathews, Hampton; Mr. A. Jones, Ifanr.or, Mr i nd Viss Fearna'l, Pickill, Wrexham; Mr. H. Richards, Wort hen- bury; Messrs. and Misses Cheetham, Bangor- cti-Dcc; Mr. G. Lowe, Farndon; Mr. G. Lewis, Eangor-on-Dee, Messrs. Parker, Rodene Hall, Wrexham; Mr. E. Reoves, Malpas; Miss Clutton, Bunbury; AITs. ard Miss Salt, Malpas; Mfes Thompson, Malpas; Mr. C. Dutton, Malpas; Messrs. Walley, Bickert-on; Miag E. Richards, MLalpas, Mr. E. Bradley, Malpas; Messrs. and Misses Davies, Edge; Messrs. and Mieeos Weaver, Malpas: Miss Mathews, Edge, Malpas; Mr. and Mioses Burgess, Agden, Whitchurch; Mr. a.nd Mrs. Ward, Chorlton, Malpas; Mr. and Misses Darlington, Faindoa; Miss Jones, Farndon; Mr. ano Mw. Aingworth, Malpas; Messrs. and Miss Parsonage, Malpas; Messre. Denson, Picton, Chester; Mr. II. Barnes, Lbnal, Mal- pas; Mis* Hickson, Malpas; Miss E. Lewis, Churton, Chester; Miss E. Williams, Ba-ngor- on-Dee, Mtise Bamforth, Whitchurch; Mr. H. and Misa Beech, Horten Malpas; Messrs. Loo., Gwersyllt, Wrexham, Mr. Woodville, Wrex- ham Mr. F Oswald, Malpas; Mr H. Hux- ley, Broxton, Misses Mosford, Tattenhall; Mr. Walker, Whitchurch; Mr. E. and Mis Morris, Lache, Chester; Miss Brown, I ten- don; Mr. Lakin, Mar bury; Mr. and Mise Lightfcot raiteahall; Misses Garbett, Wei I L'ngton; Mr and :\1 j¡;;3 Peate, Wrexham; Messrs. Dickon, Wrexham; Mr. Tomlinson, Holt; Mr. T. Davies, Ban gor-on-Dee Mr. T. Studley, Bangor-on-Dee; Mr. R. W. Connell, Liverpool; Mr. and Mrs. Bamber, Whit- church; Mr. and Mrs. H. Bamforth, Whit- church; Mr. and Mrs. Briggs, Whitchurch; Mr. E. Jones, Whitchurch; Miss Allen. Whit- church, Mr. and Mrs. G. Dem..on, Malpos; Messrs. arid Mics Done, Hampton, Malpas; Mr. T. and Miss Done, Malpas; Mrsses Nun- n vrley, Bradley, Whitchuroh; Mr. and Mrs. A. Bradley, Malpas; Mr. and Mrs. E. Bevin, Malpas; Mufe Lewis, Whitchurch; Mr J. Prince, junr., Malpas.

WASTE ON EDUCATION. + BISHOP OF ST. ASAPH'S PROTEST. The Bishop of St. Asaph at the Intermediate School, St. I-Eaph, on Fridav, said that in the North Wales counties the total sum spent by the educational atithDriltim4Pwns £48,000, and Flint&hiro took C7,364 for five schools. That, he considered, a largo sum when they remem- bered the good work being done at schools like Christ's Oollage, Brccon, Llarxlovey College, and nearer home t). Ruthin Gramma-r School —where aolid work was being dono under great difficulties and unfair oompetition-without any of these thousands from the public funds. Tho training of pupil teachers, he m:d, was of first rate importance, but they in Wales were spending thousands of public money with the result that la choice counties like Anglesey and Merionethshire g-xty per aent. of the can- didates last year failed, and taking North Walce at, a whole the percentage of failures wais infinitely higher than under the old system, public money being wasted to no pur- pose. On an aver acre every scholar in the Welsh secondary schools <-v^t nilK1 np/lr|v £ 20 a year. No one- grudged the money if it were wisely and profitably &pent, but what were the facts? In elementary education their own teachers were not better paid, and rquosts for equipment and apparatus were continually neglected and generally delayed. Then if they looked at the education in the secondary sdhoo'lvj, the multiplication in those schools oompeIlerl those 'nte rested in them to sweep in every sort of pupil, and he did not hesitate to say that at the present time they were paying for the education of children in thewe secondary schools when it would be better for the community and for themselves that they should be n elementary schools. Where public funds were conoerned the ten- dency to create new offices seemed irresistible, and it wao about time in Wales that the public should insist that their money was spent not on making no'v offices but on the essential work of education. (Applause.) He had seen a good deed of the irnei working of hings in Wales, and wac; painfully impressed with the fact that thoso who gut 'heir hands on "he machine for the moment were working it less from educa- tional than from sectarian and political motives.

RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION. 1 RIGHT OF THE PARENT. DEAN OF CHESTER'S APPEAL. Proposals fbr the settlement of the education question, in which the right of the parent to decide what religious instruction his child shall receive is embodied, are made in an appeal issued over the signatures of the Dean of Chester (Dr. Darby), Mr. Clement F. Rogers, M.A., and Sir Theodore Hope. The object of the appeal is to unite all who would maintain definite religious teaching in favour of a pro- j,sct; of legislation oomplete in all prima.ry de- tails, treating aU denominations or groups on terms of exact equality. The essential features of the project are (a) To maintain the prin- ciple of a religious education for every child in accordance with the religious convictions of its parents; (b) to resist effectively all attempts from whatever quarter to impose upon the nation one uniform system of seoularism or un- donomi ruationa 1 ism. It is argued that the necessary legislation could be effected on the following main linea: 1. The sort of religious teaching (if any) required to be given to each child must be stated by its parent, by entry in the register, as provided in Ireland. 2. Tbo locaJ education authority should con- tinue to have full control of the finance and secular administration of all schools. 3. The local authority's duty, as regards re- ligion, would be to provide in all schools on de- ma.nd, evidenced by the register, for such forms of religious teaching (if any) as the parents might require, to be given by qualified members of the staff according to a syllabus provided by representatives of each denomination duly ac- credited by the parental. The local education authority would thus have no religious control. 4. Nothing would necessitate interference with the existing classification of public ele- ment airy schools. Candidates for the teaching piofcssion should suffer no disability on account of their religious convictions. 5. Power should bo given to the trustees of Voluntary schools (under safeguards of public notice and appeal) to lease the school buildings upon such terms as might be agreed upon, or in special cases to sell them to & local education authority, the arrangcment being optional on both sii-des. There would be no need of hurry or pressure either way. In conclusion, the appeal states: Tho preced- ing proposals arc submitted for the earnest con- sideration of all those who value religion and would maintain it as a national institution, in the profound conviction thait nothing lees than a frank recognition of the fact that the faith of the nation is to be found under various, and in some cases discordant, forms, which each re- quire oultivation in conformity with the con- scientious beliefs of those who hold them, can avert its eventual submergence under the floods of indifference and infidelity which aro yearly making way in our own as in other European peoples. This cause is one, entirely above mere party interests and tactics, which oil can unite in pressing upon both political parties*

DECORATED BY THE KAISER. 1 A FORMER CHESTER RAILWAY SUPERINTENDENT. Mr. Joseph Morris, superintendent of the Great Western Railway, upon whom the German Emperor haa oonforred the Order of the Red Eagle Fourth Class, is a native of Whittington, and was for many years district superintendent of Chester. Mr. Morris was born at Whittington. Salop, in 1845. He entered the service of the G. W.R as a clerk in 1861, and after occupying different positions at several stations he was removed to the Divisional Superintendent's office at Chester in 1864. He passed through various departments of the office, and in 1870 he was appointed chief clerk to the superin- tendent, Mr. James Kelley. On the retirement of the latter gentleman in 1886 he succeeded him as superintendent of the Northern Division of the Great Western system, with his offioe at Cheater. In 1891 Mr. Morris was appointed assistant superintendent of the line, with his office at Paddington Station, and in this capacit y he acted for 12 years. On the retirement of Mr. T. J. Alien at the end of 1903 Mr. Morris was appointed superintendent of the line. While located at Chester, Mr. Morris took great interest in the Volunteer movement, being attached to the 2nd Volunteer Battalion of the Cheshire Regiment (Earl of Chester's Rifles). He was a captain in 1883, and was honorary major in 1893, retiring in 1904. He retained his rank, having served the regiment for eight years. He was a major in the Royal Engineers (railway corps), and retired with the honorary rank of colonel. The German Emperor has conferred the Order of the Crown, Fourth Class, on Superintendent Mayes, of the Hants Constabulary. Sergeants Deacon and Lowe are to receive medals of the Red EIlle. and the constables on duty at High- cliffe Castle medals of the Crown. The postal, telephone and telegraphic arrangements at the Castle have given entire satisfaction to the Emperor, who has conferred the Order of the Royal Crown upon Mr. Edward W. Wedlake, assistant surveyor, and handsome gifts of trold and diamond pins have been made to the members of the staff, including the village postman, and a sovereign to the telegraph boy. His Imperial Majesty has also conferred the Order of the Red Eagle, Fourth Class, upon Mr. W. H. Waister, the chief of the Locomotive and Carriage Running Department of the Great Western Railway at Swindon.

FREEMASONRY IN CHESHIRE. + HANDLE HOLME LODGE. The rapid growth of Freemasonry in Cneshiire, particularly in the west of the Province, was again exemplified on Sat-urlay, when at the Girls' Institute, Port Sunlight, the Hon. Alai do Tat ton Egerton, Vico- ljieutenarat of Cheshire, and Provincial Grand Master, cense jrated che Randle Holme Lodge (No. 3,261). There was a large array of brethren of the Province in attendance, and these included W Bros Colonel Dean, P G.D. (Eng ), Fradk. Broadsmith, Asst. Grand Regr (Eng.), P G. Kee.; Lillcy Ellis, P.G.A.D.C. (Erg.); H. Cornwall Lügh, Prov. S.G. Warden; David L. Hewitt, Prov J.G. Warden; Jos. lark, Prov &G-D.; lames Boughey, P P D.G.D.C., tho Rev. Alexander G. Evans. Pre v. G. Chaplain; Peter Davenport, Prov. G. Regr.; G-oorgo Haswell, Prov. G.D.C.; Edward L. Bruce, Dep. Prov. G.D.C.; W. H. Lever, M.P W.M. (2,916); 1. Morrison M'lxxxl, Secretary Royal Masonio Institution for Boys; T H. Annett, P.P.G.Treas.; E. V. Salaman, P.P.G.D. R. Harvoy, Prov. G.D.C. (West Lane); J Scott, P.P.G. Supt. Works (YVest Lanes.); J. Doran, Prov. G. Tyler (Wast Lames.); and S. Thompson, Prov. G. Tyler During the ceremony the Prov. Grand Chaplain (Wor. Bro. A. E. Evans, M.A.) gave a brilliant oration on the nature and prin- ciples of the institution. After the dedication and Patriarchal Benediction the lodge was duly constituted, and the founders prooscded to elect their firsit Master. Their choice fell upon Bro. A. J. Thomason P.P.G.Cd B whose indetatig-abio work on behalf of rre^ masonry has largely contributed to tho strides the Craft is making in Birkenhead and' Wirral. The Presenting officers were W.Bros. Colonel C. S. Dean and Lilley Ellis, and the installing masters were W.Bros. F. Broodsmith, A.G.R. (Eng.); Owen Jonee, Prov. G. Treas. A. C. G. Wallace. P.P.G.D.; and Major J. W. Shaw, P.P.G.S.B. Subsequently the newly-installed W.M. ap- pointed and invested his offioers. Tho founders of tho lodge named after Randle Holme (111), who was one of the first- known Freemasons in the province, and who assist >d :n the long siege Chester stood for King Charles tho First (A.D. 1645) are as ap- ponded :-G. F. Bird, P.P.G.D., J-C6. Boughey, P.P.D G.D.C. Jas. Boughey, P.P.D.G.D.C. E. L. Bruce, P.D.G.D.C.; F. Broadsmith, P.PG.W.; W. H. Cooke, P.J.G.D. A. E. Coveney, P.P G.D.; Joe. Clarke. P.S.G.D.; H W. Oook, P.J.G.D.; Clifford Collard, P.G.Std.; A. a H Davies, P.S.G.D.; G. Hammond Danby, P.P.G.D. O. S. Dean, P.P.G.W.; the Hon. Alan de Tatton Egerton, Provincial Grand Master; Lilley Ellis, P.P.G.W. E. Farrall, P.P.G.O.; G. W. Has- well, P.G.D.C.; Owen Jonee, P.G.Treas.; S. Jones, P. P G.D.. J. Hamilton Jackson, P.G.O.; W. Kelly, P.G.Std.; Sir Horatio Lloyd, Deputy Provincial Grand Master John Lee, P.P.G.D.C.; S. Lee, P.P.G.S. of W. J. MoLeavy, P.P.G.D.; J. Mayers, P.P.G.S. of Wales; Giles W. Makin, P.P.A.G D.C J. Morris, P.P.G.Trom.; the Rev. C. R. Nunn, P P.C. Chaplain; R. Oliive, P.P.G.&td.; J. R. Owen, P.P.G.Std R. Parry, PP.AGD.C., W. P. Pipe, P.G.Std. W. A. Pieroo, P.G.Std.; F Pinder, P.P.Std. G. F. Swift, P.P.G.O.; J. Roftooe Bimm, P.P.G.W.; Akx. Saunders, P.P.G.S.B. J. W. Shaw, P P.G.S P. R. Sandbam, P.G.Std. Peter W. Smith. P.G.Std. A. J. Thompson, P.P.G. Swd.B. A. Wallace, C.G., P.P.G.D.; and Ror.ald Williams, P.P.G.D. Letters or apology for unavoidable absence were rooe-ivod from Earl Amherst, Pro. Grand M3tor; Earl of Lathom, Pro. Grand Mis-i?r (West Lancashire), Lord Stanley. Pro. Grand Master (East Lancashire). Sir Horatio Lloyd. Dept. Prov. Grand Master: Dr. Caton (Lord Mayor of Liverpool), Arnold Bloom (Mayor of Birkenhead), His Honour Judgla Straohan. Grand Registrar; Thos. Frazer, Grand Treas. (Eng.); 8h Edward Lctchworth, Grand Secretary (Eng.); and other prominent brethren At th close of the lodge a banquet was held at the Bridge Inn, Port Sunlight, presided over by the Provincial Grand Master and the musical arrangements were und'o-j- the direc- tion of W.Bro. J. Hamilton Jackson Prov. Grand o rganid.

GOLF. WIRRAL LADIES' CLUB. The Monthly Medal Competition and the adjourned St. Andrew's Meeting took place on Friday. The prize in Class A and also the medal were won by Mrs. Nixon with the score of 89-G- 83. that in Class B going to Mrs. Baruford with the score of 93-1G-77. The sweepstakes were divided between Miss E. Gavin and Miss E. Jeans in Class A and Mrs. H. Smith and Miss M. Roberts in Class B. The following scores under 100 were returned CLASS A. Mrs. Nixon 89. G—S3 Miss E. Gavin 92. 7—85 Miss A. Jevons f)7.10-87 Miss E. Jeans. 97. 7-HO Miss M. Hutchison 102..11-91 Mrs. Macdonald 100. 3-92 Miss Aldridge 105..12-93 MissA.Mackee. 101. 7-9t Miss N. Beau si re 107.. 12-C) CLASS B. Mrs. Bamford 93.16—77 Mrs. H. Smith 103 19-84 MissM. Roberts. 111.24—87 A. Hoigson 114.10-94

BROUGHTON. NEW SCHOOL.—The building of the new school is now well in hand, but will not be completed as early as it was at first anticipated. THE CHURCH.—Mr. H. Welford, who is leaving the district, will be greatly missed as a church officer. Mr. T. Chamberlain has been appointed sidceman ia the room of Mr. Wei- ford-

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UEE N'S FEHHY. SALTNEY PARISH RATER-The sanitary rate for the current hai-yca-r is 10d. in the JS, as in the last two half-years. The poor rate is 1st 6d. in the L, as against 2s. in 1899, Is. 8d. ia 1904, and 13. 6d. in 1905. 4

BUN BURY. BALL.—A private invitation ball was given on Wednesday in the Public Hall and proved a great success, over 100 being present. The committee -M,-ssrs. H. Darlington (Poole), W. Kinsey (Wettenhall), W. Grocott (Haughton), E. Williamson, junr. (Beeston), R. Symms (Utkin- ton), and R. J Parker (bon. secretary, of Beeston)—are to be congratulated on their efforts. A group of plants, kindly sent by Mr. Brockle- bank, Haughton Hall, added to the attractiveness of the scene. Dancing went merrily to the strains of Finney's orchestra. The M.C.'s were Messrs. H. Darlington and W. Grocott. 4

MALPAS. WOMENS' UNIONIST ASSOCIATION. On Wednesday afternoon the members of the Malpv) branch were entertained at tea in the Jubilee Hall, upwaids of 130 being present. Prior to the tea a meeting was held in the hail, where Mr. Harry Barnston gave an ex- cellent address. He was supported on the plat- form by the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, Mrs. Park Yates, Mrs. Sandbach, Mrs. Ras- bctlwni, and Mrs. Doaglis. Mm. Sand- bar made eomo excolle:it remarks, and was loudly applauded. She introduced Mr. Harry Barnston. At the close votes of thanks were hea-tily accorded to Mr Barnston, Lady Cholmondeley, Mrs Park-Yates, and Mrs. Sandbach and Mrs. Rasbotham, to the two last-named ladies for their kindness in provid- ing the tea, which was excellently catered for by Mrs Williams, of Church-street During the proceedings Mies Molly Groonehields con tributed two admirable songs, and the assem- bled company sang the "Empire Song" with much enthusiasm. «

BICKLEY. DEATH OF MR. R. BITHELL.—The death Robert Bithell, a eon of Mrs. Bithell, of Bickley Wood, and the late Mr. Robert Bithell. The family is widely known and much respected in the district, and the news will come as a shock to his many friends and relatives. He was only 37 years of age. The funeral took plaoe in Malpas Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, the remains having arrived by rail at Whitchurch on the previous night, reaching Malpas just after mid-day on Saturday. The burial service was conducted by the Rev. B. Ll. Vawdrey, vicar of St. Chad's, Tushingham, the service being of an impressive character. Besides the deceased's family connections there were many sorrowing friends, who attended to pay tJwir last respects to one whose family are well known and highly respected in the district. Those present included Mr. H. Bithell and Mr. W. ftitheJl (brothers), Miss Bithell (sister), Mr. and Mrs. E. Grocott (brother-in-law and sister). Mrs. Woolliscroft, Mr. B. Grooott (Shrewsbury). Mr. J. Moss (Chester), Mr. J. N. Joyce (Whitchuroh), Mr. H. Bevin (Edge), Mr. W. Andrews (Ohorlton). Dr. A. Leigh, Mr. W. S. Gillespie, Mr. H. W. Dix, Mr. M. H. Danily, Mr. S. A. Salt, Mr. A. Mclntyre and Mr. Ranson. The funeral arrange- menta were carried out by Messrs. J. Beckett and Co.. Chester. There were many beautiful floral tributes, testifying to the high esteem in which the deceased was held by those who knew him intimately. They were from "His sorrow- ing mother and family." Allan J. S. Moss, Herbert and Winifred, Mr. and Mm. Jeffreys, 31, Knightsbridge; Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Dix, Mr. Charles Pugh, Charles and Mary Milnes, "A few girl friends from the commercial house." "A lady friend at Knightsbridge," "From the staff," "His Cousin Mary," Margaret and Alioe Powell, from all at Haughton, from Ethel, Taylor and Arthur, Dr. A. Leigh, Nancy Moore, the members of the Prairie Rangers Football Club, the Maltese Rowing Club, "Amy and Billie," his fellow workers, the young men at Commerce House, etc. +

LITTLE SUTTON. PRESENTATION OF MEDALS.- On Thurs- day evening last week the members and friends of the Quoit Club celebrated the winning of the gold medals offered by the English Amateur Quoiting Association by holding a supper and social evening in the Reading-room. Mr. T. James (Little Sutton) had prepared an excellent spread, to which 37 sat down, presided over by tha Rev. P. Douglas (vicar), who was supported by Messrs. W. C. Thorne, Wright-, and the Rev. C. Mayall. The usual loyal toast was submitted by the chairman., who also read a letter from Mrs. Shalloross. regrotting that she was not at homo and would be unable to saw the medals. She heartily congratuWed the club and the players upon their success. Continu- ing. Mr. Douglas expressed tho pleasure it gave him to see their team again win the medals, ait,ho ugh in tho middle of the season they did not anticipate such a result. Mr. Thorne the!! handiod the following members thoir medals: — Mess;si J. Lloyd (captain), J. Ellams (vice- captain). J. Jones (treasurer), W. Knigilt (hem. secretary), T. Jones, Jos. Lloyd. A. Wilkinson, H. Jones, J. Griffiths, R. Evans. R. Williams. G. Sutton, G. Wilkinson, J. Lloyd, W. San- ders, W. Jonas and W. Price. He referred with pri-dt? !o the interest- and skill the team had dis- played. They had now won three sets of gold and two sets of silver medals. He spoke of the importance of encouraging- young piayers, and said he would again give prises next season to be competed for by those under 18 years of age. Mr. P. Owen, their oldest resident, had taken a great intereat in them, and he proposed that the cLub should send him their good wishes for his health, and how sorry they were that ho was not able to be with them.—The Rev. E. Maya.ll and Mr. Wright also congratulated the club on their success.—The Chairman pro- posed "Tho Quoit Club. and said the club had been carried on splendidly.—Mr. Thorne cup- ported.—Mr. J. Lloyd (captairfi thanked them for Chrar good opinion.—Mr1. It Jones (17 years a member) thanked th? supporters for their sympathy and help, and proposed a. vote of thanks to the president, vie? presidents and I honorary members.—Mr. J. ElAaitts, jirnr., seconded, and it was carried.—During the ev,, n- ing there were selections on the gramophone, and songs were contributed by Messrs. R Hur- dle, J. Stokes, J. Lloyd, W. Evans R. Williams, J. Gray, etc.. The meeting terminated with tlJe itinging of the National Anthem.