The Chester Courant and Advertiser for North Wales

Bales by MESSRS. CUNNAII & ROBERTS, Aug. 6—At the Swan Hotel, Tarporley—Freehold Property at Tarporley Aug. 7—At Burton Point Station—Cheviot and Cross-bred Sheep Aug. 8—At the Blossoms Hotel. Chester—Free- hold Properties at Tarvin-road, etc. Aug. 8—At the Blossoms Hotel. ChT-Free- hold Properties at Huxley and Whitby Heath Aug. ll-At the Chester Smithfield-Fat Cattle, Sheep, Lambs, Pigs, and Calves Aug. 12-At the Hooton Sajithfield-Fat Cattle, Sheep, Lambs, Pigs, and Calves By MESSRS. CHURTON. ILLPHICK. ROBERTS & RICHARDSON August-At the Auction Mart, Foregate-street- Furniture and Effects By MESSRS. WM. DEW & SON. Aug. 10, 11 & 12-At Bodelwyddan Hall, near St. Asaph, North Wales Antique Furniture, Pictures, Old China, Books, etc. Sales bp Huctiou. AUCTION MART, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. MESSRS. CHURTON. ELPHICK & co. will hold a SALE of MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE and EFFECTS, about the middle of AUGUST, 1908. Early entries invited. On Thursday Next. TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE. gale of Valuable Freehold Beerhouse, Shops, Messuages and Business Premises. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS HAVE received instructions from the Trustees of the late Mr. Martin Goulding to SELL BY AUCTION, at the Swa i Hotel, Tarporley, on THURSDAY, the 6th day of August, 1908. at 5 p.m. prompt, subject to conditions to be then produced, the following valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, namely- LOT 1.—All that COTTAGE and Garden, No. 1, Eaton-road, Tarporley, in the occupation of Mr. H. White. LOT 2.—All that Old Licensed BEERHOUSE, known as The Foresters Arms," and Numbered 94, High-street, Tarporley, in the occupation of Richard Mullock as annual tenant, together with the two Dwelling-houses and Shops adjoin- ing, being Nos. Uti and 98, High-street aforesaid, in the occupations of Mr. Frederick Morgan and Trantoms, Limited. Lar 3.—All that BLOCK, adjoining Lot 2, consisting of a messuage, No. 100, High-street aforesaid, and a large yard and premises in the rear used for the business of a Marine Store Dealer, and in the occupation of Mr. James Goulding, Lot 2 and 3 will in the lirst instancj be offered together. LOT 4.-All that DWELLING-HOUSE and DRAPER'S SHOP, No. ïô, High-street afore- said, in the occupation of Miss C. Preen. LOT 5.-All that BLOCK of excellent Business Premises, known as "Jubilee Buildings," com- prising two large shops and dwelling-houses, Nos. ô2 and 54, High-street aforesaid, in the occupa- tion of Mr. Michael Goulding, and his under- tenant, Mr. Pickering. LOT 6.-All those Two MESSUAGES with Gardens and Land in the rear, being Nos. 59 and 61, High-street aforesaid, in the occupations of Messrs. Henry Heald and Samuel Livesley. LOT 7.—All that Large Double-fronted SHOP and DWELLING-HOUSE with commodious warehouses, show-rooms, store-rooms, with good outbuildings, stabling, coach-house, bakehouse, yard and garden in the rear, situate and being No. 53, High-street aforesaid, in the occupation of Mr. Martin Goulding. .Ni.B.-Thete is a good supply of water from the Vyrnwy main to all the Lots, and gas is laid on. For plans and further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, Newgate-street, Chester; R. L. St. C. Nicholson, Esq., Solicitor, St. Werburgh- 8treet, Chester; R. L. Linnell, Esq., Estate Agent, 6, Newgate-street, Chester, W. E. Brown Esq., Surveyor, Pepper-street, Chester or to E. BRASSEY, 9, S:. John-street. Chester, Vendors Solicitor. FRIDAY NEXT, 7th August, 1908. At BURTON POINT STATION, on the Liver- pool and North Wales Railway between Chester and Liverpool. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS ara l' again favoured with instructions from the Exors. of the late Mr. J. Kemp and from Mr. C. Kemp to SELL BY AUCTION- 3,300 Grand Yearling CHEVIOT WETHERS. 220 Strong Cross bred Yearling WETHERS and GIMMERS, off the Dee Marshes, in pens of 50 and 25 each. 500 Wethers of the Exors. of Mr. J. Kemp are suitable for short keep, nearly ready for killing, Al quality. Sale at 1 o'clock punctually. Sheep will be trucked free of charge. Auction Offices Grosvenor Buildings, Chester. On Saturday Next, August 8th, 1908. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS will SELL BY AUCTION, at the Blossoms Hotel, Chester, on SATURDAY, August 8th, 1908, at 3-0 p.m., subject to conditions:— Lot 1.—" CHURTON MOUNT," Tarvin-road, Chester. Lot 2.—"CHURTON BANK," Tarvin-road, Chester. Lot 3 —No. 13, LORD-STREET (off Tarvin- road), Chester. HENRY G. HOPE, Solicitor, Eastgate, Chester. On Saturday Next, August 8th, 1908. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS WILL SELL BY AUCTION, at the Blossoms Hotel, Chester, on SATURDAY, August 8th, 1908, at 3-0 p. m., subject to conditions:— Lot I.-The Valuable Freehold DWELLING- HOUSE, known as "Greenfield," Huxley, with Stable and Coachhouse and half-an-acre of Garden and Orchard, situate 8 miles from Cheater and 1t from T&ttenhall Road Station. Lot 2.—The Valuable Freehold DWELLING- HOUSE, known as "Oaklands," Woodland-road, Whitby Heath, with Stable and Coachhouse and la. 2r. 19p. of Land, situate bi miles from Chester and ii from Ellesmere Port Station. HENRY G. HOPE, Solicitor, Eastgate, Chester. TUESDAY NEXT, Aug. lltb, 1908. At the CHESTER SMITHFIELD. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS will "A SELL BY AUCTION- 105 Prime Fat Dairy and Store CATTLE, 450 Ripe Fat SHEEP. 150 Ripe Fat LAMBS. 150 Fat and Rearing CALVES and PIGS Good trade for Beef and Lambs last Tuesday. The Said commences with Cattle at Eleven t'dock, Sheep, Lambs and Pigs to follow. Calves told at Two o'clock. Entries respectfully solicited. Offices, Grosvenor Buildings, Chester. WEDNESDAY NEXT, August 12th, 1908. AT THE HOOTON SMITHFIELD. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS WILL hold their visual WEEKLY SALE of FAT STOCK, commencing at 1.30. Entries respectfully solicited. Auction Offioes: Grosvenor Buildings, Chester. EXECUTORS OF THE LATE EDWARD WILLIAMS HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTERS, DECORATORS, PLUMBERS, Jtc., 83, NICHOLAS ST., CHESTER. Sale tig Suction. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Next. NORTH WALES. BODELWYDDAN HALL, 2! miles from St. Asaph and Rhuddlan, bi wiles from Rhyl and 4i miles from Abergele. Important to Connoisseurs, Collectors and Dealers in Antique Furniture, Pictures, Old China, Books, Etc. MESSRS. WM. DEW & SON have been instructed by the Administrators of the late Sir W. Grenville Williams, Bart., to OFFER for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the above Mansion, on MONDAY, TUESDAY and WED- NESDAY, August 10th, lltli and 12th, 1908, commencing each day at 10-30 prompt, the rare ANTIQUE FURNITURE, including English and French Specimens, the OLD CHINA, OIL- PAINTINGS, COLOURED and other Valuable OLD PRINTS and ENGRAVINGS, the Library of BOOKS, Billiard Table and Accessories, and numerous other effects. View day Saturday, August 8tb. Catalogues, giving all details, may be obtained (price One Shilling each prepaid, either by Cash, Postal Order, or Cheque only), 10 days prior to the Sale, of D. MacNicoll, Esq., at the Estate Office, Bodelwvddan, Rhuddlan, R.S.O. or of the Auctioneers, at their Offices at Bangor, Llandudno, and Pwllheli; and no person can be admitted through the Park gates, either on the view or Sale days, except upon the production of such Catalogue. PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS JL OF THE FOLLOWING CI.ASSKS :— HOUSES TO BE LET. APARTMENTS WANTED, HOosea WANTED, APAHTMENTS TO BE LET, SITUATIONS WANTED, MISCELLANEOUS WANTS, SITUATIONS VACANT, LOST OR FOUND, ARTICLES TO BE SOLD. are now inserted in The Chester Courant at the following rates:— NOT EXCEEDING TWENTY WORDS—. ONE INSERTION 1/- Two INSERTIONS 1/6 THREE INSERTIONS 2/- EXCREDING TWRNTY WORDS, BUT NOT EXCEEDING THIRTY-FIVE WORDS— ONE INSERTION 1/6 Two INSERTIONS 2/6 THKES INSERTIONS 3/- Eo be 5Let. T 1ST OF RESIDENCES, ISSUED MONTHLY, SENT POST FKSK ON APPLICATION TO BROWN & CO., Chester, Ltd. CABINET MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS. EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER. TO LET (immediate possession), HOUSE, 36, Eaton-road, containing two entertaining and six bedrooms, bath-room, kitchen, scullery, cellar. -Apply Minshull, Mollington. TO BE LET or SOLD, beautifully situated, and within two minutes' walk from Chester General Railway Station, good roomy HOUSE; three entertaining-rooms, six bedrooms, etc. Rent ;C40.-Apply 8, Coal Exchange. 1384 f 110 BE LET, from 1st August, PL AS RHYSGOG, with Garden, Buildings, and racres of Land, situate near Llangollen and one mile from Berwyn Station, Great Western Rail- way.—For further particulars apply to C. Richatds and Soas, Solicitors, Llangollen. COTTAGE TO LET; parlour, kitchen, C scullery, two bedrooms, large garden; 4a. 6d. clear. -John,-on, Weet View, Rowton. rpO LET, HOUSE, 32, Water Tower View; 5ft. 3d. clear.—Johnson, Post Office, Christleton. TO LET, CODDINGTON RECTORY (Fur nished or Unfurnished), nine bedrooms four sitting-rooms, lovely garden, healthy, close to church Broxtoa Station two miles.—Apply Rector. BOARD and APARTMENTS, select and well furnished, well situated, near River, three bedrooms, billiard-room good cooking and attendance and every convenience.—Address G 57, "Courant Office. 5To be Soltt. 'i.- -J FOR SALE, FERN LEIGH," Plough-lane, Christleton, Chester desirable double- fronted Rasidence, in its own grounds of nearly 3 acres; coach-house, loose-box, outbuildings, orchard, gardens, pasture land. Away Lorn motor dust. Hunting district.—Apply above address. MOTOR CAR, well-known make. <3 vJ Just thoroughly overhauled and painted at considerable cost; perfect condition and running order; complete, ready for the road. £ 250.—Care of Mossley Hill Motor Works, Mossley Hill, Liverpool. 1387 SPAR GRAVEL, CHIPPINGS, Macadam^ Limestone, &c., for Drives and Walks, Buxton and Welsh LIMES. SLEEPERS for all purposes. Quotations to any station.—Robt. W. Killon, A1 Coal Exchange, Chester. Telephone 70. REMOVING, must sell, 80 Prize-bred Buff Orpington and White Leghorn FOWLS Hunter's and Cook's), 50 Chicks, Coops, quantity Netting. -Littleton Lodge, Littleton, Chester. TO FOWL FARMERS.—Excellent FOWL HAMPER, new three divisions, bar and lock, 4ft. Gins, by 21ins. by 16ins. W.-W. H. Cash, Eyrie, Delamere. TO BE SOLD, or LET, WORKS, 100ft. by 32ft., situate on Canal-side, three minutes from Chester Town Hall; also GAS ENGINE, Shafting, &c., running if required. — Address N 44, "Courant" Office. J7\OR SALE, Second-hand Crossley's GAS J ENGINE, 8 B.H.F.; in good condition. Can be seen running in Cheater. -Address N 45, "Ojurant" Office. ON SALE, beautiful pure-bred JERSEY HEIFER.—For particulars apply to Mrs. C. M. Nicholson, Mollington, Chester. XpOR SALE, ARIEL, 1906, 28-38 h.p.; side entranoe, perfect condition, very little used, like new. Bargain, £ 250.—Apply W. A. S., Sunnyeide, Palmoroton-road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool. ESTABLISHED 1832. TBL. No. 258. /^ART and LURRY TARPAULINS, KJ LONG and LOIN CLOTHS for Horses, COAL and CORN SACKS, equal in price and buality to any in the kingdom. Ladders, Blocks, Pulleys, Rope of all sizes. TENTS suitable for all purposes, Decorations if required. Prompt atten- tion to enquiries either for Sale or Hire of above.— Apply DAVIES & SONS, Crane-st., Victoria- raw, and 4, Coal Exchange, Chester. IN STOCK, ready for immediate delivery:— 20 B.h.p. GAS ENGINE; Second-hand VERTICAL BOILERS of various sizes New and Second-hand STEAM ENGINES. CIRCULAR SAW BENCHES, etc. 8 h.p. PORTABLE ENGINE; 4-cylinder "Humber" MOTOR CAR; Oil Engines, Shafting, Pulleys, etc. LANCELEYS, ENGINEERS, BROOK STREET, CHESTER. JFarms for Sale. _i" SMALL PASTURE FARM, Gloucestershire, useful land, near two stations, easy distance of market towns, about 59 acres, with Cottage, long road frontage, only J6900 Freehold; another, nearly 67 acres (one-third paature land), with capital Farm Buildings, 21,100 Freehold; several otlvero of different areas, equally cheap (near Ched worth Station).—Apply, to view, C. F. Berated, Foes Bridge, Chedworth, via Chelten- ham, 1393 NEW BRIGHTON. SCHOOL TREATS and PARTIES t0 CATERED FOR. Quality highly satis- factory. prices strictly competitive; hall and I utensils on hire; one minute from shore.— Hemingway, Baker and Ooofeetioner, New Brighton. I SEanteU. YOUNG LADY (experienced) DESTRE3 Afternoon ENGAGEMENT as Governess to young children; usual subjects.—Address G 59, "Courant" Office. 1399 WANTED, 1st September, at Rhyl, ex- perienced HOUSEMAID-WAITRESS; good references private family.-Apply Miss Perks, Dolanog, Rhyl. 1392 SITUATION WANTED as Working House- k3 keeper where maid kept. Good references. St,%te salary, &c., to R 93, "Oourant" Office. "ANTED, capable PERSON to take entire charge of housework, etc. Must be fond of children. Good references essential.—Address G 55, "Courant" Office. LADY and Gentleman (married) REQUIRE good ROOMS (permanent) cooking and attendance country, few miles Chester, near station, Birkenhead line preferred. Address G 53, "Courant" Office. GROOM-GARDENER, 38. seeks SITUA- TION well recommended. — Address K 75, "Courant" Office. X ADY desires RE-ENG AGEMENT as Daily 1■ Governess to young children. Ten years' experience. -Address, 0 47. 'Courant" Office. SITUATION WANTED M Uooftù Help; ex- S perienced in invalid nursing. Good references.—G. H., Mosion Hall, Chester. CLEAN LAUNDRESS, to take small famiU wash must be experienced ironer, an^ have outdoor drying Boughtondistrict.-Address A 70, Courant" Office. A B.C. GUIDE TO STOCKEXCHANGE, • 1908 (33rd) Edition. The Simplest and Best Guide in every descrip- tion of Stock Exchango transactions. How to open an account with small capital. Contains highest and lowest sales for last 15 years. Gratis and post free from Publishers. FREEBORN, FRANKLIN & CO., 12, Bank-street, Royal Exchange, Manchester. JlQbrOS, hotels, kr. FINEST HEALTH RESORT IN WALKI. TJIIOS ÀlBEY IIOTEL, -Lt' COLWYN BAY. Fac-ing the Sea. Pure, bracing air. Charminsf noenery. iUe*ant apartments..Newly added Electric Light. Ev>-ry home comfort. Hi^h-class Cuiiite. Excedent Gilf (.inks by the 89a within half a mile. Exclusive sea fishing in weir facing hotel. Motor Garage. Charming U round a, &e. 'Bus meets principal traius.- Ai-ply F. C MEIER, Proprietor (lte of Windsor Hotel, Glasgow). Talephone, 0198 Col-yn Bay. "YE OLD CRYPTE" BLEND OF PURE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY. THE FINEST VALUE PROCURABLE. 21/- per Gallon 42/- „ Doz Bottles L 5 Per Cent' 3/6 „ Bottle J for Cash- QUELLYN ROBERTS & Co., THE OLD CRYPT, WATERGATE-ST., CHESTER. CHESTER STEAM LAUNDRY, VICTORIA ROAD (CLOSK Br THE NoarHGATS STATIOM). All the arrangements are on the most approved modern system tor Washing, Ironing, Drying, Packing, &c., and the management most efficient. W. H. LIPSHAM, Secretary & Geaeml Manager. (Chester Steam Laundry Co., Ltd.) TELKPHONB No. 411. CW Inspection is specially invited on any day excepting Mondays and Saturdays. ISlI sim FIRE OFFICE. '^ie Oldest Insurance Office in the World. FUNDS IN HAND, £ 2,764,234. Insurances effected against the following risks :— T?TT?TT WORKMEN'S X COMPENSATION PERSONAL AND o ACCIDENT, EMPLOYERS' SICKNESS AND LIABILITY, DISEASE, INCLUDING FIDELITY ACCIDENTS TO GUARANTEE, DOME3TIC BURGLARY. SERVANTS. LOCAL AGENTS CHESTER Messrs. CHEERS 4 HOPLEY, 6, Northgate-street. „ Messrs. W. DENSON & SON Northgate. MALPAS Mr. THOMAS MULLCOK, Cuddington Heath. ELLESMERE PORT, Mr. R. B. BLAYNEY.

DIARY OF COMINQ ENGAGEMENTS. Aug. 5, Sfc.—Varieties at Royalty Theatre. „ 5- Wirral Guardians. 6-Caergwrle Petty Sessions. 6-fiintshire Standing Joint Committee. 6-Cheshire County Council. 6-Chester Cattle Fair. 8-Holsby Flower Show and Sports. 10—Eddisburti Sessions. „ 10-Chester Education Committee. 10-Mold Petty Sessions. A.

▼ STRENGTH AND PURPOSE. The great demonstration at Eaton on Monday furnished most gratifying proof of the vitality of Cheshire Unionism, and it presages, we believe, a series of glorious victories all along the line in this county at the next election. Never was the Unionist cause in greater favour locally, and never was there so strong a body of organised men and women ready and eager to do battle for their old faith, and to atone for the mistake of 1906. Monday's demonstra- tion was held under the happiest conditions, both meteorologically and politically, the glorious weather and the glorious victory at Haggerston supplying excellent reasons for the high spirits which prevailed. With the skies so kind they would have been hardly human had they not rejoiced. Then there were the delights of Eaton to be enjoyed, and for this kindness heartiest thanks are due to the Duke of Westminster, who so readily gave permission for the demonstra- tion to be held at his beautiful seat, and, with the Duchess, honoured the gathering with his presence. Another piece of good fortune, which was highly appreciated by the demonstrators, was the opportunity of hearing Mr. Wyndham, who is never more at home than when addressing a Cheshire audience, and during his twenty-one years'resideiKe among us always has been ready to lend a helping hand to the local adherents to the party of which he is so distinguished a member. Mr. Wyndham was in his best form and spoke with characteristic eloquence and cogency of argument. He delivered some hard knocks at the Government, whose parsimonious administration of our national defences and ostrich-like methods of treating the dangers which threaten our shores, he exposed with all the thoroughness of a patriotic British soldier and statesman. He drew a gloomy picture of the perilous plight into which the country is being led by a Ministry which places economy before national safety, and sacrifices the bulwarks of Empire on the altar of party expediency. What, he asked, is the present Government doing to main- tain our national supremacy. The only true answer seems to be that the Govern- ment is spending four millions less on the Navy than when it took office, and this in face of the fact that our command of the seas was never during the last century so seriously threatened as to-day. It is the old story where a Radical Government is con- cerned, but this does not help us to view with any complacency the dire possibilities of a policy so inimical to the nation at large. Britain has not built up her glorious Empire by lagging behind her European neighbours in naval shipbuilding, and the delay of the present Government will eventually pile up the burden of taxation if it does not meanwhile result in something more grievous. Unpreparedness to defend our shores would sooner or later mean, as Mr. Wyndham said, that we should exist only by the toleration of other Powers, and we should descend to the undignified position of being the milch cow or the fatted calf of other nations. Mr. Wyndham made another telling point against the Government when he shewed its helplessness in regard to what he described as the" canker of unemployment eating into the heart of the manhood of the nation." Here we have a pathetic illustra- tion of the lost virtue of the Free Trade fetish, yet our Radical legislators are con- tent to hug their delusions, while thousands of able-bodied British workingmen have perforce to walk our streets in idleness and poverty. Our political opponents are fond of telling us that the depression is only tem- porary, but we have, on the other hand, the weighty opinions of such captains of industry as Sir Christopher Furness, M.P., who, while presiding at a meeting of Furness, Withy and Co., said:—"I am bound to tell you that in my judgment the general commercial outlook is more unsatis- factory than it has been at any time since the formation of the Company. Throughout my business career I do not remember a time when the immediate prospects of profitable business in this country were so unpromising." Again, Dr. Shadwell, in "The Times," says :—This is not the ordinary depression due only to the universal see- saw of trade, it is greatly aggravated by the result of national economics and the slack- ness of Government orders." Mr. Wyndham clearly indicated the remedy for this distressful state of things, when he said that the only way was to insist upon having fair conditions for British trade, and, above all fair conditions for British productions. It was this policy of safeguarding home industries which gave the Unionists their victory at Haggerston, and it is the Tariff Z,9 Reform argument which will appeal with conviction to the voters throughout the country at the next general election. From these great and pressing problems of national importance, the Government is trying to divert attention by its Licensing and Education Bills, the hypocrisy of the one and the vindictiveness of the other Mr. Wyndham was easily able to expose.

The Cheshire Territorial Force Association met in gocd spirits on Saturday, for Colonel Bromley Davenport, as ohairmaji, was able to speak with confidence in respect of the per- manent position and prospects of the Territorial forces of this county. There can be no doubt that the local effect of the ie-organieation scheme was at one time very problematic many old Volunteers viewed thfe. new conditions with mistrust, and recruiting was slow. It is large- ly due to the influence of popular officers rather than the attractiveness of thio scheme itself that there is no room to feel di'?sath#fLed with the existing strength of the units in Cheshire to- day. But there is still a weak spot. Maony of the men with justifiable caution have signed on for only one year, instead of four, and as the new system ie. baaed upon a four-years enlist- ment the real tost will come when it is ascer- tained how many of tho men are ready to give bbsir service for the required period. On this point we need not be too apprehensive, for the Cheshire Association are evidently bent upon making tho new conditions as comfortable as possible, and are generally administering the Act in the mojt sympathetic spirit. A great deal depends on the goodwill and assistance of employers of labour, to whoso patriotism the Chairman of the Association paid a well- deserved tribute of praiec. Without heir readiness to help the oaus'vj of national defence, the voluntary system must collapse and com- pulsory service become a reality. f.

The result of the Haggerston election is splendid. Viewed by itself the four-figures vic- tory is indicative of *ho remarkable progress of the Unionist cause in the constituency, but when it is remembered that this malice the tenth scat lost by tho Government since the general election. the verdict acquires a signi- ficance t-hat cannot be misunderstood. Cooker- mouth, Brigig, Mid-Devon, South Hereford, Peokha.m, North-West Manchester, Pudsey, and now Haggerston have all declared for the great Unionist cauee, and the series of Minis- terial reverses emphasises the fact that the country is sick of Radical rule, and is ready at the first opportunity to restore to power the party of true progress. Haggerston shews us that even the bribe of old-age pensions, so hurriedly- passed, has failed to conciliate the electorate, and the Government has received yet another plain hint that it no longer enjoys tho confidence of the country. On tho other hand, this latest ejection is above all things a triumph for Tariff Re-form. Mr. Guinness placed this in the forefront of his appeal, and Haggerston electors, who have karned the les- son of unfair trad.0 in the bitter school of local experience, readily responded. +

Mr. Robert Yerbargh on Saturday laid the foundation-stone of an extension of the Blackburn (Bent-stmb) Ragged School.

HAWARDEN FETE. —- HORTOCULTURAL AND BIRD SHOWS. I THE SQUIRE'S ADDRESS. Hawarden's picturesque park was visited by several thousand people on Bank Holiday. The occasion was the annual Horticultural, Poultry, Pigeon, Cage Bird and Rabbit. Shows, and these, together with the athletic sports, form one of the most popular August Bank Holiday festivals in the county. In years gone by this was the show at which the late Mr. Gladstone delivered his interesting agricultural speeches, and the young Squire (Mr. W. G. C. Gladstone) followed in his grandfather's foot-steps by distributing the prizes and making a practical speech. The glorious summer weather which prevailed was ono of the main features in making the show the most suocessful since its resuscitation three years ago. The Castle Park presented a pretty picture, the light summer attire of the numerous members of the fair sex forming a striking relief to the sylvan setting. The historic castle ruins, which date from 1282, and from which a splendid panoramic view is obtainable, six counties being visible, were thrown -open, as was the whole of the beautiful park. Beside the bird and horti- cultural e-hows, staged in three large marquees, there v,-ero the usual festival attractions and an all- day cricket match was played, while the sports were witnesworl by large crowds for over two hours. A capital list of entries had been obtained, and some exciting events were witnessed. On the cycle track there was an awkward dip half-way round the lap, and this caused several nasty spills, one rider damaginghis machine and bring- ing down rather heavily another rider. There were also musical selections during the day, and in the evening the band plaved for dancing. THE EXHIBITS. Tho entries in the flower show were the most numerous since it was resuscitated three years ago, and the quality was, in the opinion of the judges, a d'stinct improvement on previous years. The cottagers' class was exceedingly well represented, and was as a class considered by the judges to be superior to tlie open section. The vegetable classes were very creditable, and betokened the careful cultivation which the exhibitors had bestowed upon their gardens. Onions, carrots and potatoes were perhaps the most prominent. In the fruit t-ections the early season rather affected certain classes, but what was shewn was of very good quality. The first t prize collection of vegetables of J. Jones was warmly praised by the judges. Sweet peas were the prominent blooms among the flowers. In the open section the remarks given above respecting the vegetables again apply, onions and carrots making a very good show indeed. The Rev. Canon Drew. Mr. J. Eldon Bankce (fresh from successes at Northcp on the previous Saturday), Mr. G. H. F. Robertson (High Sheriff of Denbighshire), and Mr. T. Bate, of Kelster- ton, were among the principal prize-winners in the vegetables. In tlie flower sections some ex- cellent blooms were on view. Carnations and oo'leus were praised by the judges, but asters were not very prominent.. The hand bouquets and- cactus dahlias received the judges com- mendation, as did also the remarkable exhibits of sweet peas, which formed a feature of the show. In the section arranged for effect, Mr. G. H. F. Robertson secured premier award, his blooms^ in the opinion of one of the judges, being superior to those shewn at the Royal Lan- cashire Show last week. Mr. Robertson (gar- dener, Mr. E. Jones) has been shewing 6wect peas and loses. ail the season at U:e principal shows of the district, and has never been beaten: His roses on this occasion were very line, III the competition ior plants grouped for effect, the judges expressed some disappointment, and hoped tor an improvement next year. They did not awards a first pri2.,&- Canon Drew obtained the second. Table decorations saw six entries. Mr. U. 11. F. Robertson secured premier honours with a dainty tab.e comprising "Dorothy Perkins" roses, itweet peati, and an arrangement of maidenhair fern. Miss Tolier came second with a dainty tabic of sweet peas and carnations, trimmed with maidenhair, but the judges objected to certain artihc.al ornamentation by ribbon. Tiie third prize fell to Canon Drew, who used "Dorothy roses, a mixture of sweet peas and greenery. Mits lielen Gladstone had a table comprising principally purple and mauve varieties ot sweet peas. There were a number of splendid exhibits from the Castle, otaged by Mr. Forsyth, the gardener, and not tor competition. 'll1c exhibits included delicious bundles of grapes, a d;¡;p.a.y of stove and greenhouse plants, a collection of hardy herbaceous blooms, peaches, Jtcclarinc,,>, etc. An innovation th: year was the competition for honey. The two crosses attracted ten entries, and the exhibits were all very good -nd fairly level in quality. THE BIRDS. In tho poultry section the Indian Game were small in numbers, but the c contained konio very good birds. Plymouth Rocks were not a large clat-s, but the quality was excellent. The Orpington section was well filled, and ilio winner was lound in a very good black, the second and third cards going to buffs, while in the hen claffl a splendid white took premier honours Wyandottes were the strongest class in the whole show, and it contained some grand quality birds. In the cock class a beautiful gold-laced bird won, while in the hen class a splendid partridge topped riie list, being followed by a. very good black, which is quite a new variety, having been before the fancy only about two years. Minorcas were rather disappointing, but the hens were superior to the cocks, and great difficulty was experienced in dividing the first and second. Leghorns were of very nice quality throughout, and both classes were won by very typical whites shewn in the best condition. In the any other variety class the winner was found in a very good dark Brahma, a frequent winner, and the second award went to a silver-spangled Hamburgh, while a rich ooloured, good-headed black was placed third. In the hen class a splendid light Brahma won, being a large bird with any amount of feather, and standing well away from j the other competitors. The seoond prize was I secured by a black Hamburgh hen, shewn in I beautiful condition. The selling class did not attract any birds of special merit, and ducks were rather disappointing. There was, however, a very nice show of bantams, the winning cock being a very promising bird, and in the hen class the winner was a Silver Seabright, which was judged the third best bird in the show. The Indian Game hen was adjudicated the finest, bird in the show, and the second prize was obtained by a white Orpington hen. Taken on the whole, the poultry show was quite a success in every way, and the quality was above the average. Pigeons did not attract any special mention. The best class was that for flying homers, which brought together a good entry, and the winners were very difficult to separate. In the variety class a dun carrier was placed first, but was very closely followed by a white African. There was a fair show of cage birds, despite that the season is rather early. MR. GLADSTONE'S SUGGESTION. A large crowd gathered in front of the famous terrace for the distribution of prizes, which were given by Mr. W. G. C. Gladstone. There was a large company on the terraoe, including the Hon. Mrs. W. H. Gladstone, the Misses Evelyn and Constance Cladstone,Mre,. &nd Mien Dorothy Drew, Miss Helen Gladstone, etc. Afterwards the young Squire delivered an interesting address. He said It is an additional pleasure to distribute the prizes on this occa- sion, because the figures of this year shew a distinct advance on the figures for last year. There are this year 46 entries for the flower show, as compared with 35 last year. (Applause.) Still better is it to see thoentries for the poultry in the local class have gone up from 38 last year to 51 this year. (Renewed applauvse.) I think that is a remarkable increase, and it reflects great credit on the management. I would like, if I might, to make one suggestion, and it is that too much attention should not be paid to the big gardens, and too much money should not find its way into the open class. If you compare the title of the prize money in the cottagers' and in the open classes, you find there is nothing whatever to be said against the fruit and the vegetable departments, but I think it is a pity only J64. 5s. should be spent on tho flowers in the cottagers' section, while a a much as JEll. ICe. is spent in the flowers in the open dass. (Hear, hear.) In the poultry department, in the open section there are twenty classes and £ 15. 10e. offered in prize money, but in the local section there vera only eight classes and £ 6. 4a. in prize I money. Tho same argument might be applied to the pigeon section as well. The more money that is absorbed from the cottagers' and the local classes into the open class, the less good will bo done in the direction in which it could do most good. I want to see first place in the Hawarden Flower Show given to the smaller gardeners 'who are not professionals. (Hear, hear.) I want to see them in the fin.t, place a.3 much as I want to see the local poultry before the open poultry. We have to notice several additions this year to the programme, upon which the committee are to be congratulated, i.e., the dressed poultry, eggs and honey. LESSONS FROM BEES. Of all the exhibits we have seen to-day by far the most interesting is the honey, by virtue of the extraordinadv activity and intelligence of the animals that produce it. There is nothing in the annimal world surpasses the bee. I sup-" pose it is superior to most animals because it lives in a more closely knit community, and living in a community betokens a higher standard of life than a solitary existence. The animal that lives a solitary life has nothing but its own interests to consider. It is entirely eel- fish, but the animal that lives in a community, as the bee does, undertakes in a microscopic fashion the responsibilities which are attached to membership of a community. It has to work fen-" others as well as for itself. It has to do unto others as it would others should do unto it. It has to obey the sovereign power of the queen in common with the others. It has to build its home, and when necessary defend it from invasion. One is very well repaid for reading, even superficially, some of the curious habits and instincts of these-insects. For a long time it was thought that there were no fewer than throe sexes, in the bee world, but recent investigation has brought the ambiguous sex down on tho female side of the hedge. They are called the workers, and they explore the country for food and material, build their homes, defend them, and supply all the wants of the queen. By far the most fascinating personality of the whole hive is, of oourse, the queen bee. One egg, wh:ch in the ordinary course of events would turn out to be an ordinary bee, can within three days be developed into a queen bee by the en- largement of the cell and the insertion of food of a particular quality, which is deliberately withheld from the other calls. Sentinels, courageous as well as discreet, arc placed outside the royal cells, in order to prevent the attempts of the oid qu-cen to indulge her jealousy by putting an end to her future rivals before they t emerge from the cells. When the old queen has gone off on the ewarm, then the new queen is allowed out, and the first thing she does is to go round to all her royal brethren and exter- minate them. (liaughter.) It is moot euriouA that the queen before her marriage can lay eggat only of the male sex, but afterwards both. The marriage is not celebrated in the hive, but high in the air while in full flight. The ceremony, I regret to say, is often interrupted by some bird, which, so far from realising the solemnity of the occasion, merely deposits her majesty in its interior. (Laughter.) These bees have SOLVED PROBLEMS which still confront us. They have yielded tc the importunities of the suffragettes—(laughter) --and acknowledged the supremacy of the femala sex. They arc confirmed believers in absolute monarchy, and believe in one bee one bting. (Renewed laughter.) They believe their only chance of eafety lies in conscription, and they have exterminated their unemployed. (Loud laughter.) They prevent overcrowding by send- ing out colonists in swarms. It is a great pity, he added, Great Britain should be bellind the continents of Europe and America in the cultiva- tion of bees. In Germany the business is ass'sted by the Government, as most- things seem to be. In Germany lecturers appointed by the Government perambulate the country. School- masters have to pass examinations in bees before they can obtain their certificates, and bee clubs in Germany are common. But the oountry that cultivates boes in the greatest quantity is Russia- That, I believe, is because the Russan prasant uses honey instead of sugar, and in the second place becauso there is such a demand for wax, an abnormal amount of candles being used in the Russian churches. It is a pity Great Britain should be bching other countries in this industry, and I believe there is a magnificent opening for bee-keeping in the Highlands, where the quan- -L tity of food is out of proportion to the number ob bees able to enjoy it. I suppose what applieS to the Scottish moor would in a smaller degree apply to the Welsh moors, though it is not neces- sary to live near a moor to be able to keep bees with success. It is estimated that any cottager with average luck and skill can make a neW profit of JS60 in five years, and at the end of that time have ten good stocks, nor is the demand on his time and labour exorbitant. (Applause.) Mr. Gladstone was afterwards accorded a vo-ta of thanks for his services.

CROQUET. « HOOTON PARK TOURNAMENT. The ninth annual tournament promoted by tho Hooton Park Croquet Club was concluded oil Saturday. The event proved very successful in all its stages, and the interest was maintained to end. The final for the open singles created much excitement, and at different times it appeared that both the contestants had the issue 111 sfll0 keeping. Never before have such crowds been attracted to the tournament, including the best players of tbe game, and two all-England champions figured in the various events. The following were tbe results of the games finished on Saturday :— Hooton Open Singles.—R. Nettles beat R. C. J. Beaton, + 2C — 3 + 3. Wirral Sing'es.—W. A. Williams beat Mrs. A* Snow by 11. Handicap Singles (A Class).—J. A. Fowler (5) beat B. W. Jones (4) by 16. u Handicap Singles (B Class).—Mrs. A. Ozzard (6^) beat Mrs. G. C. Rome (5^) by 3. Open Doubles.—Mr. R. C. J. Beaton and Johnson-Houghton w o.; FitzJames Murphy and Miss B. Gatehouse scratch.

i POLO AT HOOTON. + EATON v. WIRRAL. On Thureday, at Hooton Park, an encoun took p!ace botween an Eaton team (Duke Of Westminster, Captain Clowes, J. W. Hughee and R. R. Heap) and a Wirral team (R. T. Cunning" ham, Captain Majoribanks, W. II. Nelson J. H. Nekon). Wirral led by two goals to at the end of the four "chukkers," but in next "ten" Eaton equalised. Just on time a fo øJ was given against Eaton, and Mr. Cunningha notch-cd the winning point for the home team* The second round was played on Thurso J evening. "B" team (F. W. Wignall, A. Ha^p' A. Redpath, and T. Royden) met 44 C" ( '» Sanday, A. Tyrer, W. Paul, and F. Verdon, being given a bye. A fast game resulted, in wD "C," after having been leaders by three go*' jj0 one at half-time, added four more points *n last two "chukkers." bY The final tie for the Wirral Polo Club's took place at Hooton on Saturday. *'G J -p (G. P. Sanday, A. Tyrer. W. Paul, Verdon) met 41F" (R. F. Cunningham, Clowes, G. G. Lockett, and G. Stevenson). teams had proved victorious over their opP°n in the previous round. A good witnessed, some exciting play taking place. ^0 team ran out victors by 7 goals to 4, b" ^r. teams were pretty equal throughout theenco

The Duchess of Sutherland motoied Lilleshall on Tuesday to Shrewsbury, and an Old English fete, to aid in raising funds the restoration of the historic Benedictine a church there. jjitf Lord Egerton of Tatto-n wrote to expr ggx extreme regret that, aa President for of the Royal Lancashire Agricultural cjj he was unable to attend the aimual Thursday, as he waa taking a cure a dje& under medical orders. His lordship^ ,4I may remind my many friends in j ^^0 and Cheshire that in this week in 1 y0 eor first returned to Parliament, and nt £ deavouned to promote the welfare of -M_ ^eet and the Cheshire neighbourhood to i:yely in* my ability; but, while retaining «• di0tr'cl'" terest in everything that concerns nafeio iø. Una I now find my physical Aranol -which have exercise many of the publio duties ( to hitherto devolved on me." that tlie hope will be chcrwhod, tha ]ooS m&y speedily recover his health in everYdliM spared to take hie active interest 1 that pertains to the welfare counties*.

The scheme for securing a navigable Dee up to Chester niade notable progress at a meeting of those interested on Friday, when it was de- cided to recommend the promotion of an enab- ling Bill in Parliajnent. The conference have been holding back in the hope that the local evidence given before the Royal Commission on Canals and Water-ways would bear good fruit, but it is no longer thought desirable to wait for the iordy issue of the Cbnunissicm's report, as there seenie no reasonable probability of its being of uwtenai aasistanoe. Even -were the Commission's report favourable and the Government were reoommonded to bring in a Bill to enable county councils to contribute to such schemes, the Government, owing to its habit of over-loading its programme, would be likely to shelve the question. There are, therefore, good reasons why the project should go forward, and the Conferenoe, backed by substantial promises of support towards tho expanses of an applica- tion to Parliament, have taken a businesslike stop in the right direction. It hat; long been the accepted opinion that the improvement of the navigable channel of the Dee will tend ulti- mately to tho prosperity of the mining, com- mercial and agricultural industries of the ad- jacent counties. The Olyde and Glasgow fur- nish us with an object lesson as to the possi- bilities of our river. Indeed, Mr. Charles Stevenson; the celebrated engineer, informed the-Commission just two years ago that the Dee was even rrore promising than the Clyde The only difficulty is the raising of the necessary money, but this problem will be admirably solved i.f Parliament agrees to the plan which was outlined at Friday's meeting. It is, briefly, that the D-eia Conservancy Boa.rd shall promote a. Bill for the purpojo of extending the borrowing powers of the Beard to £ 400,000 or more as will be necessary to secure a depth of 20ft. of water up to Chester; to revise the rates of ship duos on an equitable basis; and to facili- tate the levying by The rating authorities con- cerned of an annual rate not exceeding one penny in the £ to meet the deficiency of in- terest on the borrowed money. There is every reason to believe that the- project of deepening the channel of the Dee would bo an excellent investment, and we. wish it success. For the information of local ratepayers, we may stare that it is anticipated that any levy on the areae concerned woul-d have to be made probably for only a few years, aa the improvement of trade that would ensue, and the consequent improve- ment of the income of tho Deo Conservancy Board derived from ship dues, would onaole 1 Jie Board to m-cet the interest on the borrowed money without help from the rates. — 9