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CHESHIRE UNIONISTS., f
CHESHIRE UNIONISTS. f IMPORTANT ORGANISATION SCHEME. DUKE OF WESTMINSTER'^ SUGGESTION A COUNTY CLUB. The Council meeting of the Cheshire Divie-ioll of the National Union of Conecivativc Associations, held at the Manchester Conserva- tive Club, St. Ann-street, Manchester, on Satur- day afternoon, was very iniluentially attended. Mr. Henry Tollemache, the chairman of the Division, presided, and others present included the Duke of Weetmineter, Lord Newton, Mr. George Wyndham, M.P., Mr. J. Harmood Banner, M.P., Mr. W. Bromley-Davenport, Mr. Harry Barnston, Mr. J. H. Welsford, Mr. bt. John Chariton, Mr. Alan Sykee. Colonel J. N. II. Thorp, Mr. A. Darbvehire, Colonel Dixon, Mr. E. L/omas Oliver. Mr. G. Duckworth, Mr. Paul Rylands, Mr. J. T. Arnold, Mr. Sidney Drake, and Mr. T. F. Egerton (Altnncham Division), Mr. W. D. Haswell, Mr. C. F. Priohard (Eddisbury Division), Alderman Booth (Dukinfield), Mr. William Underwood and Mr. J. W. Greenwood (Stalybndge), Mr. A. A. Smith, Mr. G. F. Drinkwater. Mr. J. Wagstaffe, and Mr. J W. Lancashire (Hyde Division), Mr. J H. Cooke (Winsford). Colonel Kennedy and Mr. H S K Felthani (Crewe), Mr. Harold Smith (Birkenhead), Mr. W. Clarke Currie (Wirral), Mr. Percival Avery (Macclesfield), Mr. G. H. Croeton (National Union. Manchester), and Mr. Alfred Birkett, secretary of the division. Mr. J. H. Welsford was unanimously elected the Cheshire representative upon the Organisa- tion Committee of the National Union for the Present year. This is the second term which Mr. Welsford has served. THE DUKE'S PROPOSAL. The Chairman welcomed the Duke of West- minster on the occasion of his first attendance 16 president of the new organisation. The Duke, speaking from the chair, gave a abort address and thanked the members for ^tending eo well, and also the Manchester Con- servative Club for allowing them to hold their meeting there. As they were all Cheshire men, Perhaps it would be far better that in future ceir meetings should be held in Cheshire-- &ear, hear)--but not necetsearily always in the feme town or district, but changing about. He {**>k it that their association was going to do its P<»t to regain the seats the party had loet at the general election, and to do all it could to °v«roome the wave of apathy which appeared to have swept over the country. He should like to make the annual and quarterly meetings of that body a feature in the work of Cheshire Zionism. (Hear, hear.) Ho proposed to have demonstration on a large scale at Eaton next Whitsuntide. (Hear, hear.) What they wanted to eeo Waa an active and vigorous policy pur- 6Ued, and with that purpose in view he was Kitting subscribers to a fund, and proposed to Iriake thoeo subscribers into a club to meet once 4 year and talk over the political situation. He E^Poeed that the club should bs called the ytashiro County Unionist Club. They would 111 Do way encroach or overlap the work of the nstjtuencics which were already doing their r^st. The main object of the club would be to P new sources which up to that time had been ^touched, or very slightly. He thought also J~at they must be careful not to allow any re- t^tion of personal efforts for the cause. (Hear, jj r0 They had to strive, to regain the seats had lost, and must have an active rSanising agent appointed by the club. His Grace then left the chair, which Mr. °''eniaohe resumed. APPOINTMENT OF A COMMITTEE. Mr. J. H. Welsfoid (senior vice-chairman), ^pporting the Duke's suggestion, thanked 0 division for the honour they had conferred him by again appointing him their repro- th< rtiv° uP°a tlie Organisation Committer of Central Council of the National Union. In S to propose tlie resolution he had to place hc desired to enter in some detail proposed pmgrammo of special orgiani- fonue-1"hioh bee<n indicated to them ait a tJioso UiG<:ting at Crew, but of which some of day f-K^ thuan present would bo unaware. To- Of fv. entering upon the second year the existence of Cheshire National Union ^der t!h» new democrat! o orgaajisation, and r4-t of them who had attended those meetings, e&nd those previously held for many years under ■Jl*3 Lancashire, and Cheshire Union, had felt jJ^PP-odiitcd that more actual interest and work not been achieved. It scorned to him that their party was to make progress, or liopo to Q-000^, in this politically black county of th.ore must bo a stern alteration in ^T^Qods. In his capacity as their rcpresenta- Ore U?°11. sniaU sub-committee dealing with "isuti of tlie National Union ho made a Ilecse^- *° *w>rrl 'n July !«*> pointing out the «s&uty 0f obtaining more interest, moi e ^°ur, and a deffmite course of work. Owing it ^rfcain. ciroumslancce, which he explained, durable that tho counties should make to help themselves, aitihough, of real remedy lay in the constituen- I-ve& As a close studanit of political 1Siation and political methods for many Wias aware and recognised gTeat ^ties that existed in many constituencies iiiing apathy, obtaining the proper in- rk of people who should assist in polit-ical i albd attaining a propor state of efficiency. th er oi efficiency was all-important. "0 ° been a temdency in tlie past to say: hut :rga.n.isa;tiOI1 is as good as the other side'' ixt tho they had to fight other parties than party. The Socialistic or Labour Was ever and always on the alert. They J1 Woi"t on Mondays and Saturdays; they Pa^ sevem days a woek, and if the Unionist was to succeed and keep its grip upon ft^^kingmm of Cheshire, more activity bo brought about Tha scheme proposed, Se^3,3 made abundantly aloar, did not, in any of moan Lnterfercinca with the independence caas^tuicney> but, under the new prin- ^OsijwL? democratising of the party, it wof C^sh c"a,c^1 ocmstitueacy within the National Union should be efficient, tiv^ ono of tine duties of tho representa- ^Or ° sajt upon tho Organisation Committee to jjr- °°un.ty to ace that every effort was made Poggjj. ° stato of things about It was no I Wbly <i; if it werie possible it would pro- bo desirable, that any general fund \? 8ubs Vr ra^set^ 311 extravagant order, either vVj^ Jdiee or to pauperise any constituency. *°tivo Was a^moc' was a special, earnest, in tho constituencies in order CSiegjjj erest on tiho part, of the gentry of might be induced, if they saw that it tkingjj0111^. to bring about a better state of jjj' ^Qing to be hc-lpful in awatening inter- ^Vo ^^cr constituonoiew, to assist during Qt at least, until this desirable in tho coastitueiioies was ^<>3, Tho time had arrived when poli- Suco(i,G^a^ must be conducted upon hie, business basis. It was im- bo overy county constituency and ha shovJd havo as their agent a experienced "all-time man," a man V11 ^rr relied upon to do nothing else y tlie work of his particular 0011- boj«l i was true of tho const it uenc ies It must then be truor of a big Y^Pasraj^ 3u°h as tiheirs, if work of special ^*dor .i"3, WHa to be carried out. efficieratly. j0 rules, one of tho objects wits tho an export organisor, and the a ha aimed at was tho appointment i^ia wort-1^ 111331 with a thorough knowledge! the W^° colx'c' o^riy out and putt into tbe Z eoooiusiodis and resolutions arrived at OQo quarterly ntoeftings, especially f?rQ^tion 1 been passed dealing with the of Wocrkingmen's Associations C"1-4h i -Tlli. entailed not only ? w°rk, but a great many evenings bein,r C?iB P'ar^8 the division, the inten- fQr ™la't those constituencies that had 0 3,5 111091 °f tihein had done, should S^cWurv bring about tlia/t degree of lQdiuoing gewtlemevn residing in Wk!?Ilcy to an interest in their p«st. rnu ProbaWy they had not done in ■^hed jaJj681 W6S desirable to seo eetab- TT?e A ^>aiK' °f voluntary speakers as ^eehdro wiTO lllfLLSt bo many gentlemeai in Qeecfed only to be encouraged to {fti/CTe§t rrf +i 40 part, in the political /t^d iunrft: °o>oixty. T^ian, sm fair as the todv a^^ow'. they moi orgMauae a apeafcers, who could bold "TOotaigB a,, tiy summer and aobaoit- room meetings in ibo winter, so that at least I one or more meetings would be going on every night in some part of Cheshire. Literature was also a subject to bo dealt with, so that suitable liticraiture might be circulated in the constitu- encies. Tbey were- favoured at tihat meeting by the presence of his Grace tlhe Duko of West- minster, their president. The Duko of West- minster was ever ready to take a deep personal interest in everything appertaining to the county's welfare, but they were especially pleased to know that such a programme had ap- pealed to him, and that for it and to assist vigorous work his Graoe had taken steps to form, as he had informed them, a Cheshire County Unionist Club, which would be pre- pared to make provision for this important work. Undoubtedly, also, the kind promise of the Duke of a demonstration at Eaton at Whit- suntide would do much to stimulate and on- courago party interest. throughout Cheshire. Then again. Mr. George Wyndham, with his experience and great assistance, had done in- valuable work to help them in this matter, not only in Cheshire, but throughout Groat Britain in various other counties, helping materially in regard to the development and the democra- tising of tOO Unionist party. This club, if its programme, as h trusted, met with their ap- proval, would ensure their having import.ant men in each division available to take an active interest in the local political work, and he trusted that it would booomo a great instru- ment of use in the county. Let them have a keen, educational programme, and, if they lost their soats. let them have the satisfaction of knowing that they were lost from conviction and not through ignorance. He moved the follow- ing resolution: — That this meeting resolves that it is desir- able that the programme of special work in- dicated shauld be carried out with as little delay as possible, and that a sub-committee be appointed to consult with his Grace the Duke of Westminster in regard to carrying this work into effect by appointing, at his Grace's dis- cretion and approval, a number of gentlemen who shall be known as honorary vice-presi- deilte, of the National Union of Cheshire. Mr. 9t. John Charlton seconded. LORD NEWTON'S COMMENT. Lord Newton said he should bo tho last to discourage the admirable sentiments expressed by the Duke of Westminster, for everyone felt gratitude to him for identifying himself so prominently with the interests of the. party in their county. (Hear, hear.) But. he was still dubious as to what benefit they were going to L get out of tho proposed County Association. Was the association going to dictate the of the party throughout the county ? He con- fessed thai ho saw no particular object in pour- ing one particular county in'o a watertight com- partment, as it weora The constituency in which he lived liad as much connection with Birken- head, for instance, as with Pekin. Tho object appeared to 00 to provide literature and find speakers, and ho presumed that the Latter would come from the same source as at present—the literature from London and the speakers from Lancashire, and probably mainly from Man- chester. He did not soe tlie precise- benefit to bo obtained by establishing a new and highly expensive organisation. His own view was that every constituency should look after itself. SPEECH BY MR. GEORGE WYNDHAM. Mr. George Wyndham, M.P., supported tho motion, and spoke of the necessity of co-ordina- tion. They could not go back to the idea that every single constituency could act entirely by itself. They held about a hundred and seventy seats in the House of Commons, and there were nearly four hundr-ed seats in the United King- dom that- they did not hold. How many of those constituencies would have candidates if they were left to theiT own IXY-OUreeii He knew the case of Cheshire was somewhat peculiar, for the fringe of the county near Lancashire was closely allied with Manchester, but lie should wish that Cheshire would more realise the county patriotism which existed in too past, and might weil and ebould exist again. Ho thought it would be am admirable plan also if he quarterly meetings of tiho division of Cheshire were held in different places, such as Hyde and Sale, and that Cheshire should feci its union as a county. There were many gentle- men in Cheshire w'ho had taken no part in politics, but were, willing to do so if they were approadbed. Another reason for adopting the suggestion was that, they believed that tho NationaJ Union might be maOO tho most power- ful propagandist party in the county. The two important things before the country were the organisation of the party and its programme. The programme was one of social and fiscal re- form,* as aireexfy defined in Mr. Balfour's re- cent speech at Birmingham. (Hear, hear.) Given a programme and given tho organisation agreed on by the Chief Whip and agents of the party, all that was necessary in each division was for them to carry out that policy and to act up to that organisation. Mr. Bromley-Davenport agreed- with Lord Newton as to the danger of overlapping. There could bo no effective organisation, except the organisation of a constituency. There was one thing, however, a oentral organisation could do, and that was to provide speakers. He trusted the new organisation would not put a premium on apat-hy in any constituency where it under- took any work. Mr. J. H. Cocke approved of the proposals, and sa.id a county association could do much more than a constituency could do by itself. The resolution was on the right lines, provided the details were mrrled out judiciously and tactfully. Mr. T. F. Egorton said that in case of a bye- olection it would be possible to throw the whole weight of the county organisation into the struggle. It was, however, very difficult to arouse enthusiasm anywhere without a candi- date- Mr. Lancashire said the local men knew best the class of speaker required in their own dis- tricts. Mr. Percival Avery said he should strongly object to anybody coming to his division and using any dictatorial tome with regard to the oonduot of matters. If any change were made, one good thing would be to supply speakers at short notice whenever the agents applied for them. Mr. J. S. Harmood-Banner, M.P., said one result of the organisation would ba the provision of moie funds. Tlie central association would havo to be very particular how it dealt with the workmen's associations. (Hoar, hear.) Mr. Ryl.ands pointed out the necessity of discipline. Mr. Woliiford replied on tlie whole subject, and in replying to Lord Newton desired to point out that the National Union was a totally different body under the new constitution. The Council of the National Union consisted of members elootoo from the counties of England and Wales themselves. He also wished to point out that the Union did not contemplate interfering with any constituency. Some of the constituencies were well organised, more badly organised, and in others organisaticn hardly existed at aJl. The National Union had received many requests from Cheshire constitu- encies for assistance. No expert would be sent to any constituency without the invitation of the chairman of that division and his agent. There could be no question of either subsidising or of pauperising. The idea was tostinlUlwte and assist., and, by the best expert, advice, help each constituency to obtain a proper degree of efficiency, and, by the influence of the membara of the club, when possible, to hoip to bring about more itak-ic-st in the constituency itself. The resolution was then put and was carried unanimously. Mr. St. John Oharlton, Mr. T. F. Egerton and Mr. Cooke were appointed the committee to consult with the Duke of Westminster on be- half of tiho club, which will be represented by his Grace the Duke, the Right Hon. George Wyndham, Mr. J. H. Welsford and Mr. Hubert M. Wilson.
AUDLEM
AUDLEM HOME-COMINGOF MR. F. A. STAPLETON COTTON.—The old market town of Audlem on Monday last gave Mr. Cotton a very hearty welcome after his long stay away in the Melanesian Islands. The entrance to the Vicar- age drive gate and adjoining houses were dressed with bunting, and a merry peal was rung from the ancient belfry. Audlem has for some years steadily supported the Melanesian Mission, which has its headquarters at Norfolk Island in the South Pacific OceaD. The Lord Bishop of Chester held a most impressive dimiasory service of Mr. Stapleton Cotton when he left tn« parish to join the mission staff. He is the eldest son of the BeY. J. Stapletou Cotton, vicar of Audlela.
! OLD COMRADES,
OLD COMRADES, THE 21ST CO. I.Y. ANNUAL REUNION DINNER. The annual dinner of the old 21st Company Imperial Yeomanry was held on Saturday even- ing at tlhe Blossoms Hotel, Chester. It will be remembered that the company rendered gal- lant service during the South African war, and each eucoeeuing year for tlie past seven years the members, with their offioc-rs, have gathered togetlrer at the reunion dinner. That they are comrade still was evident. They had journeyed from different parts of the country in order to be present, and as old tales of 1110 veldt were recorded ati4 adventures were recapitulated over tlie festivo board, it seemed to the men as if the campaign was but a thing of yesterday. Lieut-Col. Lord Arthur Grosvenor, their com- ma.nding officer, occupied the aliair, and he was supported by Major Rennie, Major Sweten- ham and Lieut. R. Barbour. There were also present Sergt.-Major Lamb, and tho following, who were in South Africa: Messrs. Picrcc, R. Pickering, J. A. Nickson, E. Hoilingworth, J. Stavoaore, Ilardwick, R. Thelwall, Sinola.ir, W. Pickering, W. Dcnon, M. Goulding, F. Jones, Cowie, A. Vaughan, A. W. Ciuinah, J. R. Jones, T. J. Kcliy, Partington, Keisall, C. Taylor, O. Woitliington, G. J. Parry, R. B. Parry, and J. Pritchard. After an cxoelle-nt dinner, which was splendidly served, a short toast list, interspersed with songs, was gone through. The loyal toast was drunk with musical hon- ours. Mr. J. M. Roolio submitted that of "The Im- perial Forces," remarking that although he had not the honour of belonging to the old 21st Company, he served in South Africa, and at present belonged to the Legion of Frontiersmen. In the absence of the Hon. R. Grosvenor, Mr. J. Staveacre responded to the toast. He said at present ho commanded a company of moun- ted infantry, but under tho new Territorial Army aaheme he wouid lose his command, as his oorps would cease to exist. At the same timo he did not blame Mr. Haldane, because he believed it was a good scheme, and would be for the good of the country. He did not mind losing his command, as he believed in the greatest good being done for the greatest num- ber. They could not help regretting, however, that a certain number of mounted infantry were being disbanded. He believed that one thousand trained mounted infantry men would be disbanded on the 31st of Alaroh next, and these men wouJd be asked to join some other branch of the Volunteers. He was a patriot, and whatever happened he would keep to the service. He would go back to the infantry bat- talion. (Applause.) Major E. Swctenham proposed "Tho Old 21st Company Imperial Yeomanry." He said the company was formed at a groat national crisis, and the men, at g-reat inconvenience to them- selves, served loyally for their King and coun- try. That was the seventh of the anniversary dinners he was proud to say lie had attended, and when they looked rotmd the table they saw that there was very little change in the faces. If the Yeomanry were again oalied up, he was sure tho old 21st Company would again fight for their ooi-uit-y. A.% one of the trustees of the ImperiaJ Yeomanry funds, he pointed out there was still some money in hand, and they would be only too glad to help any deserving cases. If anyone sent him particulars of a deserving case, he would be only too glad to make the fullest enquiries. They did not want to throw the money away, however, because in a few years' time other needful oases might arise. Ho coupled with the toast the name of Col. Lord Arthur Grosvenor, and it was drunk to the singing of "For they are jolly good fel- lows." Major Rennie, who was warmly received, re- turned thanks. He remarked that he was not a Cheshire man, but he thought they were all old friends, and friends in need were friends in deed. (Applause.) Since he had the pleasure of serving with the old 21st Company, he had bad a grea.t deal of experience with Imperial Yeomanry at home, and although he did not wish to say anything against the lattar, he had no hesitation in saying that he did not believe tlhiey could have got a better number of men than those who formed the OLd 21st Company, and who served in South Africa. (Hear, hear.) He hoped they would continue mooting there for many years to come. (Hoar, hear.) The old toast of "Fallen Cbinrades" was formally proposed by the Chairman, and was drunk in eloquent silenoe, the names of those who lvul been left on the veldt bein- whispered among their comradas over the taL," DEVELOPMENT OF EAST AFPJCA. The toast of "The Visitors" was given by Lieut. R. Barbour, who added that he was glad to soe so many of the old company faitliful to tho annual dinner. Major Rennie set them a good example by travelling a long distance in order to be present each year. (Hear, hear.) If their numbers were reduced to two, he hoped those two would meet every year and talk over old times. (Hear, hear.) Referring to the Territorial scheme, he said it would simply make the willing horse do more work. It was simp!y to make Volunteers do more volunteering. (Hear, hear.) It was only riglit that they should all give the scheme a fair chance, and let every- body do all be could to make it a success, be- cause England was a land of Volunteers. The scheme, he thought, would not. get to the loot of the matter. This was to sweep in every ma.n in the country, and make him do something for the good of the country. The day would come when everyone would have to do that, but he was afraid it would come too late, when we were engaged in some great war. He spent the summer in a part of Africa, a little to the north of Uppington If any of them thought of going back to Africa, they ought to go to East Africa, which was, to his mind, the best part of the country. There was one gentleman who was trying to make that country a success, and thai, waa a Cheshire man, Lord Dekunere. (Ap- plause. ) He (Mr. Barbour) saw some of the work Lord DeJamere was doing there, and he did not bcJieve the British publio half realised what ho was doing to make Ea.st Africa a suc- cess and a home for the Cheshire farmer. (Ap- plause.) He coupled with the toast the name of Capt. McCulloch, and the toast was drunk with musical honours. Mr. Hardwick submitted the toast of The Chairman," stating that when the county wanted men to go to South Africa Colonel Lord Arthur Grosvenor was one of the first to get men together. He believed that if men were again wanted there would not be a man who went out with the old company who would not ba only willing and proud to again servo under Lord Arthur Grosvenor. (Ap- plause.) He presented to Lord Arthur Gros- venor a book containing a short history of the company, and which he would get the men to sign. The ioaat waa drunk to the singing of For he's a jolly good fellow," accompanied by cheers. Colonel Lord Arthur Grosvenor, who was enthusiastically received, suitably replied, re- marking that if the men were called upon again he would go with them. (Hear, hear.) He was bound to go, whatever rank he would hold. He was sure the book which had been got up would do a great deal of good, as in their old days they would be able to look back on the names of the men who were in the company. He regretted that Farrier-Sergeant Fletcher had passed away since their last gathering. The colonel added that he had heard recently from his brother, who was in South Africa on the Duke of Westminster's estate on account of his health, and he was getting on very well, though it was frightfully cold. They were all very glad to see their old officers, and they wished they could all be present. Ho read a letter from an old 21st Company man, Mr. Norman Braesey, who had settled in British Columbia, and wished to be remembered to them all. Tho writer said he had not forgotten them, nor the happy timee they had spent together in South Africa. He added that if any of the men thought of going to Canada and had a little capital, British Columbia was the place to atart. Continuing, Lord Arthur Grosvenor said his brother-in-law (Lord Chesham), who really sent them out to South Africa, was killed in the hunting field, and he was sure they all felt, his death very much. (Hear, hear.) He (the speaker) saw the late lord just before he died, and he was working hard with the new Terri- torial soheme, being in hopes that he would be able to heip them another time. Fate, how. ever, willed otherwise. A committee, he added, had been formed by Lieut.-Colonel W. Lawson for the purpose of raising funds for a per- manent memorial to the late Lord Chesham, as a tribute to his memory from those who fought in South Africa. He thought that the Cheshire Yeomanry, having done so well in South Africa, would contribute towards the memorial. (Ap- plause.) It was the death he thought Lord Chesham would have chosen, as ho once said he would rather die in pink or in scarlet. In con- clusion his lordship thanked Mr. R. B. Parry for having carried out the arrangements and the committee who had worked so hard, adding that he wished them all a happy new year. (Applause.) Subscriptions were promised for the fund for the memorial to Lord Chesham. Mr. A. Vaughan proposed The Officers of the 21st Company," coupling with it the names of Lord Arthur Grosvenor, Captain Rennie and Lieut. R. Barbour. He eulogised the services of their officers, and said he remembered the time when men had £10 in their pockets but could not get any tobacco, and their officers presented them with pound tins, and also sent to England for cocoa, sugar, etc. He was certain no regiment went to South Africa with such excellent officers as these of the 21st Com- pany. (Applause.) THE FUTURE OF THE YEOMANRY. The three officers mentioned responded. Lord Arthur Grosvenor mentioned that under the new scheme he hoped the Yeomanry would be placed on a permanent footing. (Hear, hear.) From what he had heard from the generals and others, he thought the Yeomanry in the future would know on what lines to work and know what to do. Before, they were trying to do everything in the best way possible, and it gave them double the work. Now they would know exactly what to do, and he was certain that under the new scheme they would be able to get along together. (Applause.) Mr. Hardwick remarked that if the trustees of the Yeomanry fund did not, know what to do with the money or had a surplus, they would be glad of it in Manchester for the destitute Indian Mutiny and Crimean veterans. Major Swctenham replied that they had only about E150, and it was subscribed by the resi- dents of Cheshire. In about twenty years time they might have South African veterans, and he thought they ought to keep the money and help deserving cases that might arise in the future. (Hear, hear.) The proceedings were most enjoyable, and musical items were contributed by Messrs. James Rogers, F. W. Sullivan, Len Baillie, E-16baw, G. W. Wright, Staveacre, etc., Mr. R. G. Howick efficiently accompanying. Much of the success of the gathering was due to the indefatigable efforl., of the energetic secre- tary (Mr. R B. Parry). GENERAL THORNEYCROFT'S MESSAGE. After the conclusion the following message was received from General Thorneycroft, Curragh Camp: Parry, Netherfield, Chester. Have only just returned from Egypt, and regret could not answer your kind invitation, which I am sorry I could not accept.—General Thomey- croft.
MR. YERBURGH AT CHESTER. *
MR. YERBURGH AT CHESTER. UNPOPULAR RADICAL LEGISLATION. THE COMING ISSUE. On Monday evening, at the Aasembly Rooms, Newgate-street, Mr. Robert Yerburgh addressed a Large gathering of women Unionists asso- ciated with St. Mary's and Saltney Ward branches of the Chester Women's Unionist Association. The room, which was brightly decorated with bunting, evergreens and Chinese lanterns, was crowded almost to overflowing. In the absence through a severe oold of Mrs. T. Gibbons Frost, the president of the association, the ohair was taken by Dr. A. Mann, who was supported on the platform by Mr. and MrB. W. D. Jolliffe, Miss Davies, Miss Dickeon, Mr. J. Egerton Gilbert, Dr. H. W. King, Mr. E. Lloyd, Mr. J. Percival Gamon, Mr. A. C. H. Daviee, etc. The Chairman, having announced apologies for absence from Mrs. Gibbons Frost and Miss Keith Douglas, alluded to the loss sustained by the city in the death of Alderman Dr. Roberts. Though Dr. Roberts did not belong to their own political party, they had always recognised him as a broadminded and always generous oppo- nent. (Hear, hear.) Many had lost in him an old and valued friend and some had lost a gifted and sympathetic family physician; the city had lost a great citizen, and it might also be said without undue Battery that Wales had lost a great Welshman. Mr. Yerburgh, who was received with loud cheers, first echoed the expressions of respectful regard which had been bestowed by the chair- man upon the memory of the late Dr. Roberts. Ho (Mr. Yerburgh) had had the pleasure of Dr. Roberts's acquaintance, and he entertained for him a feeling of the greatest possible esteem; and it was a matter of great regret to him that he would be unable to attend the funeral. He could not also forget that another public loss had been sustained by the death of Mr. John Thompson, who for so long was associated with the fortunes of the Unionist party in this city, and who was leader of the party when he (Mr. Yerburgh) first came to Chester. Mr. Thomp- son had left behind him the memory of a life given to the ecrvico of his fellow-citizens, a life passed in hard work; and the public were richer by the example set by such men as ho and Dr. Roberts. Continuing, Mr. Yerburgh said: Coming to political topics, I cannot see that there has been any new question of first-rate importance since I last addressed an audience at Chester. It would, perhaps, be as well, therefore, as we are within a few days of the date that saw a stigma fixed upon the fair fame of Chester two years ago, to ask otireelves what good Chester, along with other parts of the Empire, has derived from the act it perpetrated that day. In the first place, we may ask, why did Chester do it? I think there were two things prominently in the minds of the Chester people at that time. One wa&-I hardly like to mention it, because it is now such an old, worn-out story—Chinese slavery; and the other wao the Big Loaf. (Hear, hear.) Those were the two things that really turned the scale and enabled the Radical party to win the election here by a majority of 47 votes. I would like to ask housewives whether they have got anything yet in the direction of a cheap loaf out of the present Government. Is broad any cheaper? (Cries of "No, dearer.") Has coal been cheaper? What has been cheaper? (A Voice: "Nothing," and laughter.) The only things, so far as I know, that are really cheap are Radical promises, (Laughter and applause.) We shall again have promises scattered broad- cast over Chester whenever the election comes. You can have them as cheap as ever you like, but they are like piecrust—they are only meant to bo broken. (Laughter.) They gave us an Education Bill which was supposed to satisfy the pledges they gave to the country at the time of the election. Among their (supporters at the election were a very large number of Roman Catholics in this country and in Ireland. The Government did not satisfy them, because the Education Bill was denounced by every Roman Catholic dignitary in the country. Wherever there were Roman Catholics gathered together there that Education Bill was denounced. I do not think, then, that the Roman Catholics of this country are glad that they supported this Government at the general election. (Hear, hear.) Then the Government offered an Irish Government Bill, which was going to satisfy all the demands of the Irish. The sympathy of the Irish was to be won to this country by tho gift of the particular kind of government that was offered. Did the Iridh accept it and thank the Government for it? They threw it back in the face of the Govern- ment with the greatest possible contempt. Therefore I do not think the Irish supporters of the Government have anything to thank them for. (Applause.) What of the land legislation. The Small Holdings Act is a most admirable moaeure which lias my fullest support; but those gentle- men who are explaining its provisions to meet- ings all over the country do not explain why it is this Government have refused the farmers and othera in this country who want to take land the privileges that are possessed by the Irish farmers. (Hear, hear.) The Irish farmer can, if he wishes, buy his farm on wonderfully favour- able terms. The Unionist party want the same privileges to be given to the Welsh, Scotch and English farmem. The Government refuses to give those privileges, and when the next election oomee round I doubt whether the Government will get the support they expected from the English, Scotch and Welsh farmers. (Hear, hear.) Then we come to the question of the House of Commons itself. We are all proud of our House of Commons; we believe it is the greatest assemblage the world knowa; and call it the Mother of Parliaments; wo believe we owe our liberties and all our beneficent legisla- tion to Parliament, and are therefore interested in maintaining the dignity and power of Parlia- ment. What does our Parliament really imply in its essence? It implies that the representa- tives of the people have the free power of discussing and criticising all the measures that arc put before Parliament. When I first entered Parliament private members had the oppor- tunity of bringing in Bills which they might hope to get through. I was one of the fortunate people who did get a Bill through—a Bill which has been highly commended by the Labour party, and which was to give protection to witnesses and others who appear before Parliamentary Committees and other public inquiries. (Hear, hear.) I was able to do that because in those days private members were able to get time to themselves. Now the private member gets very little time. The Government is taking up more 'and more of the time of the House, and it becomes harder and harder for private members to get anything through the House. The Government is becoming more and more powerful, and it is therefore all the more important that the power of criticism should rather be extended. The Government have deliberately set themselves to withdraw as far as they peesib'y can all measures from Parlia- ment itself. They havo created a system of committees to whom they hand measures for consideration and discussion. That is their idea of freedom cf speech, for they arc really depriving the representatives of the people of the opportunity of criticising and discussing these measures. In consequence, measure after measure is passed through the House of Cúm- mons which has never received the considera- tion it ought, to have received. The closure is applied, debate is stilled, and we are driven to look to the House of Lords to secure the dis- cussion of these measures. (Hear, hear.) In addition to the various boons this Government has offered to the country that the country did not want, they now offer the country the spectacle of the degradation of the H of Commons. (Applause.) They have signified their estimate of the value of working-men's labour in this country by handing over a con- tract for certain war materials to a foreign country. ("Shame. "). On this point I have here the opinions of certain representative working- men upon the action of the Government. The procedure which was taken by the gentleman who represented the Unionist Government at the War Office was always to give these sort of contracts to manu- facturers in Great Britain, and never to hand over a contract to a foreign country unless he was unable to get it satis-fiaciorily performed in this country. That is not the casc with tiho present Government, who seem to think that cheapness is everything. They do not seem to consider tha.t cheapness may be purchased too dear, and that cheapness may mean that British workingmen are losing an opportunity of corning a fair wage. (Iloar, hear.) Mr. Will Crooks, M.P., says: "I am ail in favour of keeping everything we can in the hands of our own manufacturers and work- people. I regard eveiy pound's worth of woik given to a, foreign country as a pound's worth which we ought to keep to ourselves. We are suffering in this country from lack of employ- ment. We want all the work that may be found, whether as makers of horseshoes or in any other capacity." Another Labour member (Mr. Henderson) says: "The Government have made a grave blunder, and one for which, so far as I cam see, no justification can be offered." Mr Pete Curran, M.P., says: "It is demon- st.rably false economy whioh makes a small saving at tlhe sacrifice of home Labour." All these labour representatives join in the protest which the Unionist party made against tho sending of this contract abroad. This inci- dent ie useful in shewing, when it oonics to the issue, how lirt.tle regaid the Government have for the well being of the working-classes of this country, and how they are prepared to sacri- fice that wellbeing on the altaj of the idol of cheapness. (Applause.) At the last ejection we heard a gnesut. deal about old-age pensions. Whether am old-age pension was offered in this constituency by the present member I cannot say, but I do know that Mr. Keir Hardie charges the Liberal party generally with a breach of faith by having promised old-age pensions and taken no steps to confer them when they ob- tained the reins of government. We were told that the sugar duty was to be reduced, and we know it has not been reduced. It appears, then, from a reviow of the whole situation, that you have had what you do not want, and you have not got what you do want. (Applause.) But although t'hey have done. so little to carry out their promises, the Government lmve not for- gotten their own interests, because a very large, number of their supporters voted in favour of the payment. of a salary to themselves, and among them, I think, was the present member for Cheater. There is an old proverb which says "Coming events cast their ehadows be- fore." The municipal elections were very keenly fought all over tho country, and in general upon politioad lines, and the result was that the Liberals had betwem twenty and thirty vic- tories, the Labour party won a few seats, the Socialists won about five, while the Unionist party won a.bout 145 eoais. (Applause.) I do not know whether we can take that. as shewing what the trend of feeling in the country is at me present time, but I tJake it as a very favour- able indication of what will happen whenever a general election comes. (Hear, hear.) Wo understand that in the coming session we arc to have on Education Bill again rushed through (fee House of Conunons, and we are to have a Licensing Bill introduced. What that Bill will be I do not know. I see that Reynolds' news- paper, which has very authentic information with regard to the Government's intentions, is leoturing the Government to be very careful with regard to the Licensing Bill, as otherwise they will offend so many of their supporters that their tenure of office will bo brief. Whether or not the Government carry these particular mea- sures, I think we may be p:etty certain that they will be compelled sooner or later to go to the country upon the question of the House of Lords. They have told us on platform after platform that the House of Lords stops the way, that tho country would have all sorts of benefi- cent legislation if there were no House of Lords. Yet with the next breath the suno people who tell you the House of Lords stop the way, boast of the many measures they have passed for the benefit of the country. (Laugh- ter.) They are in a dilemma, but you may bs certain they will endeavour, so far as they can, to get the oountry to follow their policy regard- ing the House of Lords. They will go to tho country and say, "The House of Lords stands in the way of reform and progress, and we want you to get rid of them. These are the people who havo made about 20 peers since they have been in office. (Laughter.) The Radicals are very anxious to destroy the power of the House of Lords, but they seem to be very anxious to get into the House of Lords. I suppose they want to keep it as a soit of ornamental institu- tion, a happy refuge for Radicals who find work in too House of Commons too hard for them. (Laughter.) But they propose to deprive the House of Lords of all real power. My view of my countryman is that they are far too sensible to follow the lead of Sir H. Camp bell-Banner- man and his supporters to deprive the House of Lords of the powers it has exercised for the benefit of the country. (Hear, hear.) We re- member that Mr. Gladstone's Home Rule Bill would have become law had it not bean for the aotion of the House of Lords, and if it had not been for the Lords the Education Bill of last session would have become law. We know that the Government had not the courage to go to tlhe country, because they knew that the coun- try would support the House of Lords. (Ap- piaufic.) With those facts before our eyee would we not be blind indeed to what is our best advantage if we consented to destroy a body which haa done such great service? (Applaus.) On the proposition of Dr. King, seconded by Mr. E. Lloyd, a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Yerbuirgh for his address. An enjoyable entertainment followed, sosigs being givon by Miss Nellie White, Mr. Mars- den. and Mr. Sullivan, a duet by Mr. and Mrs. White, mandoline selection by Miss dare, and a conjuring performance by Mr. Harold Weigihsil. A vote of thanks was accorded to the chairman, on the propoaition of Mr. J. P. Gkoooo, seconded by ML A. C. H. Dtvvaea.
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CHESTER GOLF CLUB. I 5TH WINTER MONTHLY COIPETITION. Tbtp competition was held on Saturday. Mr. J. P. Gamon returned the best card with a nett sco: e of 7'J, and obtained a win in for the final. ned:- The following cards were returned :— *J. P. liamon 88" 9-i\J tC. H. Pedley 101 21-80 JH. B. Toller 83.6C—83 T. E. Coleman 94. 9-K, F. J. Bonnalie 101. 16—^ H. F. Taylor 100 13—87 W A. Heaven 92. 4-88 C. H. Eushell 96 8-8. C. B. Toller 99.11—88 on. Colonel Barter 96. 6-90 dinner in for final and 1st sweep. t2nd swerp. j Jord sweep.
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I FRO L SHAM. TRIPLETS IN THE ANIMAL WORLD. A cow belonging to Mr. Edward Borden, of Frodsham Bridge has just recently given birth to three good-sized calves, an occurrence which is very unique. BULL IN A TAVERN.-On Saturday afternoon to the consternation of the worthy landlord of the. Hotel, Overton, Frodsham, and his friends, a bull coolly walked through the entrance dcor and mode nIJ way into the kitchen. It was, how- ever, happily ejectod in considerable haste withcut damage to anything, or <lnyone. EARLY CHICKENS—A hen belonging to Mrs. Parker-lloose, of Belle Mcnte, Frodsharrj, has com me need th New Year in a most auspicious maimer by being the proud mother of nine chickens hatched on the first day of 1938. The whcle of the half- scorc eggs placed under her were fruitful, one chicken dying the same day fruitful, one chicken dying the same day cf hateh:iig- The jemaining nine are living, and, despite the inclement weai.her, are ap- parently healthy and 6trong. FARMERS' AND TRADESMEN'S BALL. -The fanners' and tradesmen's fourth annual ball in aid of the parochial nureo fund was held on Monday evening in the Drill Hall, Frodshaan Now that this undertaking has got thoioughjy established, and become an annual institution, the event is looked forward to by old and young, not only in the immedi- ate locality, but for miles beyond, dancers pouring in from Runcorn, Warrington, Chester and other surrounding neighl>ourhocds. In respect of attendance and the usual enjoy- mont, notwithstanding the bitterly cold weather, the ball on Monday must rank far ahead of its predecessors, and was a success in every way. Over 250 ladies and gentlemen wero in attendance, and to the excellent music supplied by the Cbester Massa Bros. Band they "tripped tho light fantastic toe" from eight until three in the morning, the admirable programme consisting of over twenty items, which included ah the latest varieties of the terpsichorean art. The decorations of the fine room, which had been entrusted to Mr. Jos. Gorst, were as usual on a lavish scale, and included bunting, beautiful delicate varie- gated drapery, lanteflnsi, etc., while choicc floral work and evergreens were used with fine effect in purposes of ornamentation in various parts of the room, and the merry scene in the midst of the dancing was most animated and striking. Among those present were :-Ir. H. Barnston, Mr., Mrs. and Master Ookleston, the Rev. H. B. Blogg, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Mortimer, Captain Burton, Dr. and Mrs. Selby, Mr. and Mrs. Dutton, Miss Cliffe, Mr. Brassey, Mr. W. Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kemp. Mr. Wright, Mr. Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. S ILaj;ccck, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bate, Mr G. Rodgers and party, Mr. L. Pollard, Mr. Jas. Entwistlc and Miss Ent- wietle, Miss Glover, Mr. Field, Miss Grundy, Mr. Phillips, the Misses L. and B. Ashwcrtb, and Mies Spencer. The ladies who catered for, arranged, and managed the refreshments surpassed themselves. Mr. Parcy Wright, of Halton, made an efficient M.C., and he was assisted in his duties by four stewards from the Management Committee. The latter con- sisted of Messrs. A. Bate, JaB. Entwistle, G. Grice, J. Griffiths, S. Hancock, E. Lawless, J. Miiburn, L. Pollard, and G. Rodgers, while tho ladies committee comprised Meedames S. Hancock, A. Bate, H. M. Da.vies, and the Misses Ashley, Entwietle, Ashworth, and Edge. The financial results of the previous three balls had boon most satisfactory, over £ 50 having been handed over to the nurse fund, while it is estimated that from £ 20 to F,25 will be given to the same deserving charitable institution from the present one. The two com- mittees are deserving of the hearty congratu- lations of the parish at the continued success of their praiseworthy, energetic and untiring labours in the cause of charity in this locality. BAND SUPPER.—On Thursday night Mr. Charles E. Linaker F.S.I., the president of the recently-instituted Frodsham Town's Band, invited the members of the band, trustees, managers, and a few friends and well-wishers of the undertaking to an excellent hot-pot supper and smoking concert at Town Hall, there being present, in addition to the full complement of band members, Messrs. C. E. Linaker. Dr. Selby, Township Parochial Com- mittee—Messrs. J. C. Crag-g and P. Carter; Lordship Committee—Messrs. A. Clarke and J Hopley: trustees—Messrs. G. Rodgers, Robe it Rodgers, E. Clarke, S. Faulkner, Jos. Faulkner and J. Barrow; mamagers-Me,sm. Jas. Andrews, W. Percival, F. Basnett and T. Booth Organising Committee and Mr. C. H. Hibbertt. The exoellent repast was catered for by Mr. Entecott, of Frodshan.-On the proposition of Mr. John Barrow, seconded by Mr. R. Rodgem a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Linaker was passed for his kindnea; in giving he supper and his great in- terest and sympathy with the band movement.—Mr. Linaker, in thanking them, said that it gave him the utmost pleasure to be among them, and also at all times to give his willing and loyaj support to such a long-desired, but now happily-formed, institution as a town band He had beard it remarked that the fact of the formation of such a band was in itself antagonistic to the Volunteer Band, but this, be maintained, was quite an erroneous idea. He would always extend his support to the Volunteer as well as the Town's Band. Both were necessary and exoellent institutions. The former did not ercctly belong wholly to the townspeople, but the latter did, and was a worthy public in- stitution, -i.)d he looked forward to the time when the Latter wculd be competent to give open-air concerts in Main-street in the sum- mer months, which would conduce to the en joyment not only of the townspeople, who had so liberally supported the movement, but also to the numerous visitors in the town. He urged the bandsmen to attend assiduously to their practices, and to the instructions of their worthy conductor, Mr. John Ellison, of whom he spoke in eulogistic terms for the progress already made by the band References were made in most complimentary terms to the work done by the various officers .nd collectors, and in particular to Mr. G. Aston, the ener- getic hon. secretary.—Speeches were made bv Messrs. G. Aston, B. A. Rigby, Dr. Selbv Messrs. R. Rodgers, T. Booth and P. Carter on behalf of the various officials cf the club and the subscribers. The band played various selections during th evening, and their rapid progress was much commented upon. Songs, instrumental quartettes, duets &nd solos by members contributed to a very pleasant even- ing, Mr. C. H. Hibbertt, L.L.C.M., accom- panying.-The Chairman passod a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Hibbertt, who subsequently paid a warri tribute to the conductor and his band for the astonishing manner in which they had orogrea&3d in the short time since the inauguration of the band—The playing of the National Anthem by the band terminated a very pleasant evening.
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CHESTER RIFLE VOLUNTEERS IMPORTANT CHANGE, A largely attended private meeting at tho County 1 territorial Association of Cheshire was held at Chester Castle on Monday. Colonel Bromley-Da ven port (chairman) presided, and there were present many commanding officers of Volunteer co; pa, and Colonel Thompson, the newly-appointed secretary. Lieut.-General Sir Charles Burnett (G.O.C. Western Command) was also present, being accompanied by Colonel F. J. Davies. C.B. (Assistant Quartermaster General), and Col. Ommanney (commanding Cheshire Brigade). An important discussion took place regarding the necessity of reducing the five volunteer infantry battalions of the Cheshire Regiment to the four battalions of the territorial force, which only are required under the new scheme. A resolution was passed almost unanimously that the Commander-, n-Chief should be recom- mended to transfer some of the companies of the 2nd (Earl of Chester 8) Volunteer Battalion to the 1st Battalion (Birkenhead), and the other com- panies of the battalion to the 3rd Battalion (Northwich). The number of battalions will thus be reduced without any disbanduient of men. 111 is expected that the headquarter companies (Chester) of the 2nd Battalion will be attached to the bt Battalion, and Uie outlying companies all Frodsham, Runcorn and Hartiord to the 3rd Battalion. FEELING IN CHESTER. So far as we have been able to ascertain, the feeling of tliooe connected with the Rifle Volun- teers is one of emphatic protect against tha decision of the County Territorial Association. An ex-officer of many years' service points out to us that the association have attacked the battalion which is strongest in numbers, the best battalion, and tlie only battalion which has ever had any regular field training. We uudezstand that the authorities consider it impossible for Chester to support al, the Volunteer ccrpa attached to the city, and they give preference to the artillery, which they want to strengthen* The headquarter companies of the Rifle Volun- teers arc fivtj in number, and we arc informed that. tbey are to be reduced either to two oc three companies, to be attached to 13 irkenj Under the new regulations the men have the option of declining to transfer to a new bat- talion, and one officer assured us that he doec not think many will accept the new arrange- ment. If he is right, there will be no need for any reduction of the Rifle Volunteers in Chester, as will certainly be required in tb0 event of the whole of the companies trans- ferring bodily to the Birkenhead battalion. Of course, under the new rcheme the men wiU bcr trained at Chester, but this city will not be their headquartera. Admitting the neeeasa^J- of the reduction of the Cheshire Voluntas Infantry Brigade by one battalion, it is suggest^ to us that the difficulty might have been ovm> come by the amalgamation of the second a5~- third battalions. Few Volunteers can boast a record such ae that of the Earl of Chester's. In 1901 they were honoured by the War Offioe by selection tan form part of the 30th Brigade of the FieU Army. In that year they camped with the Brigade in Salisbury Plain, and after tho ireiTug fortnight's training many of the men accepted the offer of the authorities to remain in camp for anotner fortnight. In 1905. the last year b which the battalion had a fortnight's training they formed part of the force of 20.000 waa reviewed by the King at AJdershot. At our reports have shewn, they have been frw. querrtly com ph men ted on their smartness, a leading Army officer inquiring on one occasion after the battalion had marched past what regular battalion it was. They have. in fady always held their own when working with tbc regulara The battalion had the honour recently of having more marksmen and first-class aho tbaa any other Volunteer battalion in the NorO. It will also be remembered that this sam- bat- talion produced such expert shots as the Iste Major Wolley, Sergt.-Major Parry, and severe others.
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BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS.) BIRTHS, MARRIAGES and DEATHS .,i charged at the rate of 20 words for Is. (prepaicw, If not prepaid the charge will be 2A 6d. Th( announcement must be authenticated by Ult Signature and Address of the Sendee. BIRTHS. BELLAMY-On the 12th January, at Maricroft, Brous* borough the wife of R. S. Sorners Bellamy of a son. CLENYG JONES—On the 11th January, at Glyn, Shaving, ton-avenue, Chester, to Mr. a.nd Mrs. CHenyg Jones, t ton. Both doing well. CRUMP—On the 13th January, at Merton, fleswin, th* wife of W. Hamilton Crump, ol a w-vk SHERLOCK-On the 10th January. at Kastleiffh,* Sutton, Surrey, the wife of E. Iarmw Sberlook. of daughter. MARRIAGE. SHEEN—OWEN—On the 8th Janaai7. At th* PUS* Church. Bunbury. George EdKar, uuly son of Mr. Gas,. Sheen, Brindley, to Blanche, youngest daughter of lis. R. N. Owen, Haughton. DEATHS. HARBOWKR—On the 13th January, at Oaer Fron, Ruthin, Fanny Maorarette narrower, younger daughtot of the late Richard Wheeler, Preston, of Beech Hil4 West Derby. JONES—On the 7th January, 1908, at Butter Bach* Farm, Chester, John Jones, aged tSyeara. MADDOCK—On the 6th January, at Aldersey Fari% Saughall, Mary llannah, the wife of Henry OxteM Maddock, in her 37th year. ROBERTS-On the 9th January, at hia residence. c.anre. Westminster Park. Cheater, John Roberts, M.D., J.P., aged 65 years. WOOD-At 130, Jubilee-drive, Liverpool, Elizabeth, widow of John Wood, lat-e of Chester.
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