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TO BE SOLD. .V' FOR SALE, handsome SIDEBOARD, also Dining-room Suite. -65, Hoole-road. 6120 BABY'S LONG CLOTHES, complete set, 50 ID articles, very choice, unused 21s.; approval. > Mrs. Max, The Chase, Nottingham 6106 SITTINGS Pur?-br? BUFF ORPINGTONS ?) (Gal way's strain dirw?t), 58. from seoond pen, 3s. M —Mi? Tre?wny, Shotwick Park, Chester. PEK AMBULATORS and MAIL CARTS. JL New Stock just arrived.-New-man, Iron- monger, 12, Bridge-street, Chester WIRE NETTING, from d. per yard, at Wm Clarke's, Cheese Vat and Tankard NIaker, and Repairer—52, Frodsham-street. Chester. (>040 c YCLE.-FOR S-XLE, Gent's free Wheel, 24in. frame. Palmer tyreM condition perfect. Seen after One. Cheap.—Norris 97. Boughton. I FOR S^LE, small STEAM LAUNCH will! Fhold six persons. Price for immediate sale VA.-Capner, The Groves. Chester. 6118 PEDIGREE LARGE WHITE YORKSHIRE JL PIGS FOR SALE. of choice breeding.— Particulars apply Dodd & Sons, Mollington, Chester. fTIO BE SOLD, Four-wheeled DRAG, in good condition. Price £ 30.—Apply Mr. Topham, The Limes, Stamford Bridge, near Chester. 6043 FOR SALE, BASKET BATH CHAIR; almost new, in good condition cost £ 7 10s. price £ •") -Apply" Chair," office of this piper. TO GENTLEMEN and COWKEEPER.-TO TBE SOLD, a Young COW on the point of Calving.-AI)ply John Williams, Cuppin-street, Chester. 6152 FOR SALE, LIFE POLICY, in Prudential Assurance Company; amount assured £ 250; bonus already accrued £52; present age 56.-Apply to Mr. H. G. Hope, Solicitor, Eastgate. Chester. FOR SALE, pretty, Dark PONY. 12 hands 2in. Gelding, quiet in stable and Harness pass motors and steam. Rising 5 yearis.-Stubbs, City- road. 6171 HARMONIUM, by "H. Christopher." FOR -?J SALE 2? rows of vibrators 7 stops; in ?xceltent condition. Apply Industrial School. ?Jheater. 6144 T ADY'S "Sparkbrook" BICYCLE; Dunlop L tyres, nearly new, in excellent condition, guaranteed £ 5 10s.—J. C. Pritchard, 45, Foregate- ,itreet. 6165 STANHOPE WAGONETTE, in excdlent Clon- S dition, with movable head, and very light running. J A. Lawton & Co., Westminster Works. Chester. G096 WRINGING íACHIE, Sewing Machine. W Organette, Bird Cages, Bookmiez, and ?ther Fl1rmture.-AppJy after 6 pm., 31. Black Diamond-street, Chster 6131 IT?UNCORN WHITE LEAD CO., LIMn?ED ?? For SALE a few ?1 fully paid SHARES in tlus conoern —M?s G.. Ellerslie, 2, Birdhurst- road, Croydon. 6123 1_| F.N. MOTOR CYCLE a bargain. £ 28; -t4 spray carburetter. Dunlop motor non-slipping tyres, spring seat pillar. All latest improvements guaranteed in perfect condition. Horswill, 34, Brook-street Chester 6157 PLKMSTALL PARK.—Freehold BUILDING P LAND, in the hi?heHt and dry est part of Hoole village, TO BE SOLD in lots to suit pur- chasers.— Apply G. Baxter, Park View, 40, Panton- road, Hoole. OR SALE, a BILLIARD TABLE, size 10ft' by 5ft., with all requisites. To be seen at Little Nag's Head Cocoa House Foregate-street. Chester.—Apply to W. H Lipsham, Secretary. Chester Cocoa House Co. Ltd., 48, Foregate-street. BICYCLE, Gentleman's, 25in. frame; very 113 light. speciaHy built to order, by nrst-claaa raaker; free wheel; all latest improvements, quite new, cost fifteen guineas.—Address R 99, "Observer" Office. 6151 STYLISH TURNOUT FOR SALE; Pony. IS 12hds., rising 5 years, warranted sound and free from vice; handsome Ralli Car, built by Mulliner, Liverpool," almost new with everything complete.—Apply Dutton, 46, Frodsham-street, Chester. 6124 SWEETS BUSINESS (high-elaRs). m main S thoroughfare, Chester, for SALE as going con- cern housy attached. Handsome fixtures and fittings, quite now electric light; excellent stock, at valuation or as arranged. Full investigation exceptional npportu nity. -Apply to Mr. H. G. Hope, Solicitor, Eastgate, Chester. 6180 JE. BRASSEY & SON, LTD., 9. Foregate- ? ? street. Chester, offer 1(W ALLDAYS and ONIONS' make of CYCLES, with free wheels and two rim brakes. GENT.'IS MATCHLESS," E9; LADY'S "ENCHANTKKSS." 29 10S. GKKT.'B POPULAR, S8; LADY'S POPULAR, P,8 10s. nett cash. Complete with Accessories. WHO CAN FURNISH THE W1TT1LST TESTIMONIAL IN OUR SPUING 1 CLEANING COMPETITION ? £ 16 WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE TESTIMONIALS Refemng to one or more of the articles mentione on a handbill to be obtained at any of the 300 branches of BOOTS, C Å SHe H 15 Mil S T S SPRING CLEANING REQUISITES. HOUSEMAIDS GLOVES Protect the hands from scars and ingrained dirt. Price from 8d. per pair. BOOTS VARNISH STAINS Givea brilliant polish in oak, walnut, mahogany, &c. Staining and varnishitlg woodwork at one operation. Usual 6d size for 4d., 1/- size for 8d, 2 6 size for 1/5 per bottle. I FURNITURE CREAM Gives a brilliant gloss. G uaranteed not to show finger marks. 6d. bottle for 4d., 1/- bottle for 7d. BRUNSWICK BLACK Will make ironwork of the commonest kind ornamental. 6d. size for 4d., 1/- bottle for 6id. MORGAN'S GOLD ENAMEL The most satisfactory substitute for gold leaf. Has the original brightness of gold, and is easy of application. Powder, liquid, brush and palette. 13 tin for 10id. UNRIVALLED MKTAL POLISH BOOTS BRASS PASTE or METAL POLISH will clean every kind of metal, brass, steel or iron "and is invaluable in household use. Trial size (usual 2d.) for Id. 1/- tin for 4d BOOTS SANITARY FLUID Kills the germs of disease and keeps the house and surrounding's healthy. A highly concen- trated but safe disinfectant. 4kl. and 8d. 1/4 quart; 3/6 gallon. WILLS' CLEANSING CLOUDY AMMONIA Makes hard water Foft, and is an invaluable hlp in the cleanup of ..ih.?, crockery m?rors wmdos, cut glass, but .sp?,-?y is it useful in remove gre? s??. ?.in. &c., from wash-  ?-??I?tonet, bath and laundry. I bottle for lad., small trial size 6d. BOOTS, CASH CHEMISTS. LARGEST, BEST & CHEAPEST. LOCAL ADDRESSES 28, EASTGATE ROW, AND 24, EASTGATE-ST., CHESTER CHESTER RACES AND PHOTOGRAPHY. Although the Easter Holidays were a frost, many bought Cameras at my Establishment. Tiio-sr, WHO WANT TO BE EQUIPPED FOR THE RACKS AND SUMMER, PLEASE CALL AND SEE MY NEW STOCK OF HIGH-CLASS & OTHER CAM liKAS. N K E -R S 6, CITY ROAD, CHESTER. You Can Always Rely on "MAYPOLE" lllOGrS* For they're just New Laid, and fresh from the farm. Moreover, every Egg is stamped as a guarantee of good quality. 'MAYPOLE" EGGS Every morning are the best beginning for the day's work, and they're the finest foundation for count- less kitchen dainties. TO-DAY'S PRICE ONLY 9D. Per Handy Box of 12 MAYPOLE DAIRY CO., LIMITED, 8, WATERGATE STREET, CHESTER. 366 BRANCHES THROUGHOUT THE KINGDOM. I R r- OA, |§|t SUN '0,??!? INSURANCE OFFICE. ?060 Sum Insured exceeds £ 460,000,000. For all particulars apply to the following Agents:— CHESTER MESSRS. CHEERS & HOPLEY, 6. Northgate-street. MESSRS. W. DENSON A SON, Northgate. MALPAS MR. THOMAS MULLOCK, Cuddington Heath.
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THE -BUDGET.-I
THE BUDGET. I What is probably the best-kept secret in the world, the Chancellor of the Exchequer's programme, was unfolded to the House of Commons, in Committee of Ways and Means, on Thursday afternoon. Mr. Ritchie is, in the main, to be congratulated upon his Budget speech, aiike on account of its lucid style and the substantial relief, which., it affords to taxpayers. It is the fashion with Chancellors of the Exchequer to wade through columns of figures, dealing with the revenue of the country, while an anxious House is on the tip-toe of expectation as to the remissions or additions of taxation. We are bound by no such red-tape restrictions, and so are able, according to journalistic fashion, to get at the gist of the matter in hand at once. The gist of Mr. Ritchie's pro- posals is that fourpence is to be taken off the income-tax and that the corn duty of last year is to be repealed. For the former pro- posal we have nothing but praise. It is a bold measure, but who can deny that it is merited ? It is considerably more than the majority of people had dared to hope for. The cautious anticipator had guessed that twopence would come off the income-tax, while even the most sanguine put the remission at no more than threepence. Mr. Ritchie has, however, taken the bull by the horns, and granted a much-needed respite to the oppressed payer of this impost or imposition. Imposition is, we tear, a more correct term, not that those who earn a moderate income begrude a contribution to the expenses of the country, but because the tax is, by the very nature of the circumstances, levied with cruel inequalities. If the income-tax, like the rain, descended alike on the just and the unjust, nobody would complain. So far from this being the case, however, the evasions in connection with the payment have become a public scandal. It has been stated in some quarters that the victims of the income-tax number only half a million out of a population of forty millions. If that figure be correct, or anything approaching it, it is a monstrous injustice and constitutes a grave reflection upon the Inland Revenue authorities. Does any sane person seriously believe that in this wealthy country only one person out of every eighty earns more than £3 a week? If the contributors to this tax are only half a million in number, it is a tolerably safe assumption that there are nearly half a million more who escape their just share of this levy. Nor is that all. Of the 300,000 people who do pay many do not make a correct return of their earnings and accordingly escape the full measure of the severity of the tax. This may appear rather a strong indictment against the honesty of the British public, but it is remarkable how elastic some folks' consciences can become when their pocket is in question. Men who would cheerfully burn at the stake, upon conscientious scruples, rather than let their children submit to the operation of the public vaccinator, men who would die in the last ditch before allowing their children to be corrupted with this or that dogma in an elementary school will unblushingly fill up a grossly misleading statement of their income, for the delusion of the Income-tax Com- missioners. So far from feeling ashamed of their conduct, they seem to glory in it, and the practice has become so common that W. S. Gilbert, in one of his comic operas, made one of his characters say that a false return was expected of one. While this goes on with regard to a large class of the community, there are other classes, small struggling tradesmen, professional men and salaried men and women, who arc made to pay upon the uttermost farthing of their income, and it is these, as Mr. Yerburgh observed on Monday night and as Mr. Ritchie repeated on Thurs- day, who feel the pinch of this tax most acutely. The Chancellor of the Exchequer is awakening to some of the evasions of the tax and hopes to initiate an inquiry into I them. Such an investigation is to be welcomed, but we fear it will pass the wit of man to devise a scheme whereby every one of bis Majesty's subjects will be compelled to give in a true and exact account of his or her earnings. The matter must always remain open to numerous species of fraud and deception, and while that is so, the tax, in the interests of honesty and fair play, ought to be kept at the lowest reasonable, scale. Sir William Harcourt, playing to the gallery in his best style, is affronted, because the Government have presumed, &s he puts it, to give eight millions of the surplus to j the well-to-do classes and only two millions to the working-classes." This is quite the orthodox attitude of the demagogue, the man whose chief aim in political life is to stir up strife by setting class against class. He con- veniently omits to inform his audience, how- ever, that the contributors to direct taxation in the form of income-tax are also generally the largest contributors to indirect taxation, in the shape of excise, Post Office business and the other channels of indirect taxation. Nor must it be forgotten that it is the income- tax payers upon whom the larger proportion of the expenses of the late war fell. The Chancellor of the Exchequer shewed that more than half the war tax fell upon the income-tax payer, and that during the course of the South African struggle the income-tax payer had paid nearly eight millions more than the indirect tax payer. We regret we cannot accord the same unstinted praise to the Chancellor of the Exchequer lor his other chief proposal, to take off the duty upon corn. The only cogent reason adduced is that this tax was the last imposed by the Government on account of the war, and that it was applied with manifest reluctance. Still, the principle of the corn duty was acclaimed with approval in many quarters as being based on sound policy, as broadening the basis of taxation, without pressing unduly upon any claws of the community. Moreover, it was prophesied, and the prophecy was fulfilled, that the duty would not result in an increase in the price of our daily bread. The Opposition made a tremendous fuss at the time about the iniquity of a dear loaf, but these gloomy forebodings have been falsified, and it is a pity, when the country had grown accus- tomed to the tax, that it should now be removed, for probably the only people who will derive any appreciable benefit will be those engaged in the corn, the milling and the baking trades. The cancelling of the corn duty is all the more regrettable, in view of the fact that the excise revenue shews no sign of increase. We appear as a nation to be drinking, man for man, less beer And spirits than formerly, and, should that ancient source of revenue continue to decline, it will inevitably be necessary to broaden the basis of taxation by a renewal of the corn duty and similar imposts which can be easily borne by the people.
LOCAL & GENERAL NOTES.
LOCAL & GENERAL NOTES. Tho abandonment of the Royal visit to the Ra.c.es has been received with keen disappointment by all classes of the community. The citizens had made up their minds to give the Prince and Prin- c-ess a warm welcom3 on th:s, their first, appear- ance in Chester since their accession to the ancient titles of Earl and Countess of Chester. Sincere regret is expressed on all sides that the cause of the cancellation of the engagement should be the indispositjon of the Duchess of Westminster. It is hoped that her Grace's return to convalescence will be speedy. Mr. William Williams was on Monday unanimously elected Mayor" of Hoole, and both the District Council and the people of that populous suburb are to be congratulated upon the choice. Mr. Williams has in a variety of ways commended himself to the ratepayers as a public-spirited man, giving his best energies and his financial support ungrudgingly to all move- ments iuitiated for the benefit of the locality. If it were not for Mr. Williams, probably the inhabitants of Hoole and Newton would be at the present moment without an omnibus service to the city. The Hoole schools, too, have benefited greatly-tiy his liberality. People are now beginning to comment upon the great improvement in the Dee as a salmon river, early spring fish having made their appearance at Corwen. This welcome change fully vindicates the attitude of Major Leadbetter, the hon. secre- tary of the Dee Fishery Board. For the past twenty years he has told the Board that late- running fish meant a failing river, and he has con- sequently advocated the introduction of new blood. Fifteen years ago he went to Scotland, saw the noted Howietown Hatchery, suggested hatching as a cure for our played-out river, got. fish from the Rhone, ova from the Tweed, the Spey, the Blaekwater and the Severn, with the present satis- factory results. Salmon formerly never used to go above Llangollen, as a rule, until August, but now, thanks to the importation of fresh blood, the Dec salmon are benefiting by the new and im- proved cross, and, with Superintendent Simpson's enthusiasm to second the Major's plans, the river has happily got into the first position as a well- managed salmon stream. The Mayor regrets that magistrates have the power to cause drunkards to be photographed, and we thoroughly agree with his worship. The practice must undoubtedly have the effect of still further degrading the unfortunate victims of alcohol, and it is revolting to the mind of the liberty-loving Englishman that the portrait of a person who has given way to the craving for drink should be circulated like that of a dangerous criminal. Of course, it will be argued that it is necessary to place dipsomaniacs before the camera in order that they may be identified by publioans, but still the system is an objectionable one. Mr. Yerburgh, M.P., in his annual address to the Chester Conservative Registration Associa- tion, gave a thoughtful review of the political situation. The hon. member is not disposed to place much reliance in irresponsible predictions as to the closeness of a general election, and indeed there is no reason why a Government with the strongest majority of modern times should dissolve and put the country to the annoyance and expense of a general election. Mr. Yerburgh would not, however, have the Government rely too much on their numerical strength, and here he will be backed up by all consistent Unionists. Doubtless there is some reason for the belief that the defeat of the party at Rye wag due to dissatisfaction on the part of the licensed victuallers. The hon. member is an advocate of compensation, and it only requires a few more capes like the hard experience of a retired Chester engine-driver, which he quoted, to fully arouse the public mind on the subject. Mr. Yerburgh easily disposed of two typical Radical accusations against the Government, namely, that they have been extravagant, and have neglected domestic legislation. If it is extravagant to spare no expense to carry through to a successful issue a war fraught with importance to the Empire, then the Government must plead guilty to the first charge; but if the Government had practised economy on lines reminiscent of the Majuba Hill humiliation it is not difficult to imagine what the verdict of the country would have been. As for domestic legislation, experience has shewn that while Radical Governments talk, the Constitutional party act and the Education Act and the Irish Land Bill are happy auguries for the future. Mr. Yerburgh, with characteristic modesty, took no credit to himself for the appointment of a Royal Commission upon food supply, but his constituents, who have all along admired the pertinacity with which he bar, stuGk to his guns on this question, will be able to supply the deficiency. They will not readily forget his valuable services to the country in tinsdirection- Mr. Yerburgh was the originator of the move- ment lie obtained the appointment of the Agricultural Committee on National Wheat Stores, which sat in 1897-1898, and with a patriotism that did him infinite credit, bore the expense of the investigations of that body. Now his labours are commencing to bear good fruit. The hon. member's explanation of his attitude with regard to the much criticised Army scheme was entirely satisfactory, particularly because it shewed that his determination to act independ- ently where he thinks the interests of the country are in danger is as fixed as ever. The mere fact that the Opposition are so impotent renders it all the more imperative that every Unionist in the House of Commons should act according to his sound conviction s. Mr. Robert Challinor raminds us that a corn t mencement will be made next Thursday, at Nant- with, with the new system, of holding cheese fairs. J In future tho fairs will be held weekly, and Chester, Nautwich and Whitchurch will be visited j in rotation. An attempt has been made by a seo- ton of the Manchester factors to boycott tue, arrangement, but there need be no alarm on tnis score, So long as good cheese is sent to the fa-irs it will always iind a ready market. Homebody has set out the report that Mr. Ciiail,iior was responsible for the change, but he points out that. tue weekly fairs were originally suggested by ÎIo: factor of nigh repute, and furthermore, We idea i lias now the oordial blessing of the Cnesnire Dairy Farmers' Association. Local dairy farmers know ) [heir own business too well to allow themselves to j be dictated to by one or two factors. The Chester electric trams, as our talwlated returns anew, stiil continue to receive a sub- stantitd sharo of public patronage, and, as our correspondence columns testify, still elicit a considerable amount of criticism. The latter is by no means unwelcome, for it tends to remove some of the many misapprehensions which exist in various quarters regarding the actual position of the undertaking. We quite concur in the view of our correspondent ivappa, that we caniaot expect to witness holiday traihe during all the 3G5 days of the year. No one anticipates such a result, but it is gratifying that the trams should have started in time to capture such a large share of this traffic, wnicli will go a considerable way towards making up for the dull times that are in store for tais, as for all undertakings. Our correspondent, however, is in error in believing that large quantities of electrical energy "cost were to manufacture than email quantities, and the large consumer must, there- fore, pay more for what he uses." The converse is true, for it is the large private consumer oØi electric, power who receives it at the rate of lid. per unit. The reason why the Tramways Com- mittee are charged lid. per unit is that con- siderable expenditure had to be incurred by the Lighting Committee, to provide for the special demands of the trams, and that is why the extra halfpenny per unit was imposed. The Lighting Committee borrowed a sum ef between £5,000 and C6,000 for this purpose, and they will be repaid by the additional halfpenny per unit charged against the tramway under- taking. This provision having been made, it is not fair, as Kappa" evidently suggests should be done, to .add that Lighting Committee's loan to the expenditure on account of tramways, because it is already covered by the price charged for the electricity. We still regard the Tramways Committee's estimate of revenue moderate, and we should not be surprised if at the close of the first year's working the trams proved practically self-supperting. It is scarcely equitable to represent the expenditure upon trams as being for the benefit of Saltney locomotion," other districts participate in the improved travelling facilities, and under no circumstances can we comprehend how our correspondent m&kes the total expenditure on trams to approximate £ 90,000. It would be instructive to see the details of this little sum.
CHESTER CATHEDRAL.
CHESTER CATHEDRAL. SERVICE LIST FOR WEEK COMMENCING APRIL 25. SATURDAY. AI'RIL 25TH (St. lIark. E..M.)-Morning 8.0: Holy Communion. 10.15: Service, Garrett in F; am hem, Blp88ed i the man" (Stainer). 11.15 Holy Communion. Evening .H,: Processional hymn, 483 Servicc, Ganvtt in F anthem, "The righteous live (Stainer). SUNDAY. APRIL 26TII (Second Sunday after Easter).- Morning. 8.0: Holy Communion. 10.30: Service, Boyce in A anthem, Bloswnt; and ^lory (Boyoe); iutroit, hymn 107 Kyrie and Credo (Taurs in C); preacher, the Canon in Residence. Evening- 3.30 Service, Attwood in C anthem, "0 come let us worship" (Mendelssohn); hymn 266. C.30 Processional hymn, 299 Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis to Chants; hymns 14,1, iOl, 503; preacher, the Rev. Lucius Smith, M. A.
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The Rev. J. D. Payne, M. A., curate of Delamere, has been appointed vicar of Charlbury, Oxford. Sir Arthur and Lady Lawley are returning to South Africa very shortly. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Chaplin will probably go out with them. Captain Griffith BoBcawen was on Thursday for the thirty-third time in succession elected chair- man of the Wrexham Board of Guardians. Sir Watkin W. Wynn, it is stated, has decided to extend his tour in South Africa until August, in the hope of completing his recovery from his I recent indisposition. The Duchess of Teck, Lady Helen Grosvenor, and Lord Hugh Grosvenor attended the Woora Hunt races yesterday. They were accompanied by several guests who had been visiting at Com- bermere Abbey. Lord and Lady Tcllemache have arrived at Peckforton Castle from St. Leonard's-on Sea, where they have been residing for several months. There will be a small party at Peck- forton during Chester race week. A concert which promises well is to be given at Grosvenor House on June 5th in aid of the League of Mercy. It is under the patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Lady Maud Warrender and Countess Valda Gleichcn have promised to sing, and the programme will be an unusually attractive one. Baroness Kinlos3 (eldest daughter of the last Duke of Buckingham and Chandos) has been appointed vicar's churchwarden at Stowe for the third successive year. Her ladyship fulfilled similar duties at Billesden before taking up her residence at Stowe House, which at that time was occupied by the late Oumte do Paris. Lady Mary Grosvenor's bridesmaids will probably include Lady Helen Grosvenor, Lady Mabel Criohtcn, the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Teck, Mifs Maud Lyttelton, Lady Mabel Palmer, Lady Mabel Coke, Miss Lilah Cavendish, Miss Marjorie Coke, and the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cavendish. Mr. Coningsby Disraeli, M.P., who has let Hughenden Manor (formerly the Earl of Beacons- field's seat) to Lord Cheylesmore, has taken Horsendon Manor, near Princes Risborongh, Bucks, for a term of years. Mr. Disraeli's new abode is a place of some historic interest, having been garrisoned for King Charles by Sir John Denham during the Civil War. The marriage between Miss Florence Mary Charlotte Poole, only daughter of Mr. Cudwort.h H. Poole, of Marbury Hall, in this county, and Mr. Tdward Francklin, socond son of Mr. John Mr. Edward Franc-klin, second son of Mr. John Nottingham, will take place at St. Peter's Eaton- square. at 2 p.m. on May 19th. A rec&ption will be held at 70, Chester-square, S.W. Lord Mostyn was unanimously invited by the Llandudno Urban District Council to consent to accept the office of chairman for another year. Tho invitation was formally presented to his lordship at Mostyn on Saturday by a deputation. Lord Mostyn, however, intimated that while hanking the Council for their kindness and ex- pression of confidence, his engagements pre- vented his taking office for another year. On Saturday, Mr. and Lady Florentia Husrhes. Kinmel Park, Abergele, .celebrated their golden wedding. The rejoicings were confined to the family circle, among those present being the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Brodrick, Coed Coch Mr. and Mrs. St. John Charlton, the Hon. Mary Hughes. Captain Hughes, and the grandchildren. Mr. and Lady Florentia Hughes have been the recipients.of many congratulatory messages. Mr. Hughes is Lord-Lieutennnt of Flintshire, and a popular landlord. On Thursday, at LJanrhaiadr, near Denbigh, I the marriage took place of Miss Evelyn Vera, youngest daughter of Colonel H. R. Hughes, of Ystrad, agent, to Sir Watkin Williams \Vynn, to Mr. Guy Thomson, eldest son of Mr. John Thomson, of Woodfcrry, and the Old Bank, Oxford. The ceremony was performed in tho Parish Church by the Bishop of St. Asaph, assisted by the Rev. the Hon. A. R. Parker, rec.or of Malpas, and the,, Rev. H. Trevor Hughes, curate-i:i charge of the parish. DKATH OF MRS. G. W. LATHAM.—News has been received of the death rather suddenly of Mrs. Gegrge W. Latham, widow of Mr. G. W. Latham. the first member of Parliament for Crewe. Muffled peals were rung at Sand bach, and flags at the Liberal clubs in the division were raised to half- mast. Mrs. Ijatham was the president of the Crewe Division Women's Liberal Association, and held other offices. COLOXEL CONGREVK'S APPOT NTII EXT. Tuesday night's "Gazette" oontains the follnwinff: — Maj. and Brev. Lteut. Co!. W N. Oongrev, V.C., the Rine Brigade (the Princo Consort s Own), to bo Assistant- Military Secretory and Aide de-Camp to Field-Marshal H R H A W- P. A., Dk of Connaught and Strathcarn. -g-G-, ?:- ?'p.?' ?°?'" ?j'f'?.§:?: G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O., Oomm&ndmg the Farces m ? Ireland and 3rd Army ??' ,i. Maj. M: Mc?od!. Reserve of OSccrs, who has vacated that appointment. Earl Egerton of Tatton left London on Friday night for Knutsford. The Countess of Crewe is staying at Versailles on a visit to her aunt, Miss Cohen. We are sorry to learn that, Mr. J. Harleston Leche in maisposed. His many friends will unite in wishing him a speedy recovery. A war luge has been arranged between Mr. Mervyn Niann In,-iizun Buller, late of the Rifle Brigad, and the Hon. Lilah Cavendish, daughter of Lord and Lady Chesham. The Earl of Deubigh, in command of a body of V olulAtedr ArtllJery and Mounted Infantry, suc- ce.vsfuliy defeated an invasion of London on Saturday The invaders were a body of Imperial Yeoiruury and Infantry, under Colonel 1t B. Colviu, C. ii., the venue of the contest being a portion of tppiu, forest, near Chingford. Messrs Lowe and Sous, ot Bridge-street Row, hav« on view an their establishment the Chester Cup for this year's race. The cup is a reproduction of an antique pattern of graceful Georgian design aDd very luaasiv-e in weight. It is of a vase shape with two biiit^e handles exquisitely chased 'lh« workmanship is quite up to Messra. Lowe and Sons' i ■high standard, the cup being a handsome pIece oi plate. Messrs. Lowe have also on view the tiixf. I .pierced silver centrepiece, presented to Mr. Isaac Taylor, ot Colttshill, near r'lmt, on his marriage. The centrepiece, is ieautifully designed, and consists of au elaborate j;t.-tnd tor fruit, it is surmounted by an elegantly pierced basket, and has a smaller basket at e»d» angle supported by an arm. middle portion 01 the stand has a panel suitably inscribed. ROYALTY THEATITIC, CHY-STrlt.-The attraction next week the Royalty i iicatre will be the return visit of Ml:, \V. iS Penley's world-famous farcical euu,L',CiY s Aunt" It will be presented by tile u. l co.jipj.ny I selected and rehearsed by Mr. Penley ihimsoit) and playgoers are assured that the representation in this cuy will equal in every respect that given at the Globe and Royalty Theatres during its phenomenal run. LADY .1.A"Y >jrhosvK.\oa'a WEDDING.—A meeting of the Eliown and Cheater tenants of the Duae of Westminster was held at the Grosvenor Hotel, Chester, on Saturday afternoon to consider the making of a presentation to Lady Mary Grosvenor on her approaching marriage A committee was appointed to give etfect to the unanimous desire that the happy event should be marked iia a suitable manner..Mr. Jonn Hartshorn, Fccleston Hill, was appointed chairman; Mr. John Jones, Saighton-lane, treasurer; and Mr. T. L. Dwud, Cotton Hall, secretary. THE NEW FISHKRY BYE-LAW. — A Board of Trade inquiry is promised with regard to the I new bye-law which was passed in February by the River Dee imnery Board, making it iliegal to use nets fur n,,ii oliier Llian "luion during the wet*iy close season, and at night-time witnin the awwal 1 close season in that part of the Dee Fishery District which lies NOOVE a straight hue .drawn across the ritfer from Burton Voiit to Rock Cliff Hail, and beJunw the weir at Cheater. The fishermen memorialwad I the Board of irade, and an intihiation has been received that Air. C. il Fryer, inspector of fisheries, j has been directed to hold a public-(inquiry on a date j not yet fixed. JEDISON S AMMATKU X iCTURKS.—Un Monday Edison s up-to-date animated pictures'will appear at the Music Hail, Chester, 1'his renowned exhibition needs very iew words of introduction to Chester people. i he picturns are the perfection of animated photography. The programme is an cia borate Uoud interesting one, and a special feature of the entertainment is that life-size portraits of some of those present in the audience are taken at eaa--h representation. Edisons electric and ani- wated pictures claim to be the "pictoriaJI records of our own times and our own .riV& The chief events occurring throughout the world from day to day are therefore placed before the public in a splendid manner. the musical portion of the entertainment also leaves nothing to be desired, and the entertainment is therefore well worth a visit. Particulars will be found in our advertise- n.ent columns. COUNT/ ASYLUM, UPTON.-Arnong the many entertainments produced for the benefit of the patients and the local public, there has perhaps ueen none uf greater quality and attended with greater success chan the pantomime, entitled The Kids in tfie i- oi est written and staged by Mr. Farrar (the chaplain). The chorus, consisting of some 20 voices, were excellent, and the principals exerted theuioeives with marked ability. Mr. ilowiclv, ot Cuester, and his band made a most etiicient orchestra At the close of the pantomime Mr. Farrar thauked all lhe performers, mentioning the names of xVlecsrs. Bailey, Da vies, Thomas, and Mottersiied, also the three little children of Mr. and Mrs. Hornby. who did their parts so remark- ably well. lie also expressed his thanks to the statf, and to the audience, numbering over (jOO, for coming to see the performance. A supper was afterwards given to all tiie performers and the band, and Mr Hornby took the opportunity of thanking all the performers on behalf of the audience. He (Mr Hornby) thought it could not have been more appreciated if it had been rendered by professionals. Much praise is due to Mrs. Farrar for the enthusiastic way in which she took part in all the rehearsals. AUTOMOBILISTS AT CHEHTEU. The second run this season of the Manchester Automobile Club was to Chester on Saturday, aud was attended by four- teen cars. The weather was everything that could be wished for and there were no mishaps to mar the enjoyment of those partaking in the run. Dinner was served at six u clock at the Grosvenor Hotel. Some members returned the same night, and others remained over tur the week end. Appended is a list of members and friends who were present, together with a description of the cars:—Mr. J. Anowsmith with Mr Crauham and Mr. Arrow- smith, 12 h p. tlorbiek; Mr. C. G. Bdrthwick with Mrs. Borthwick and Mr. and Mrs. Bpullin, 10 b p. Cottereau; Mr. J. Bennett with Mrs. Bennett, 10 h.p. Progress Mr. C. and C. Fros.with Mr. E. Gleave, 12 h.p. Belsize Mr. T. W. Grace, 10 b.p. Wolseley Mr. A. E. Jones with Mts. Jones and two friends, y h.p. Clement; Mr. W. Lloyd Jones with Mr. N. Masse, 4i b. p. De Dion Mr. W. Livesey with Mrs. Livesey and Mr. and Mrs. Blakey, 12 h.p. Belsize Mr. W. McNeill with Mr. White and Mr. Cormlle, 10 h.p. Cottereau Mr. J. A. Morris with Mr. bmith. junr., 12 h.p. Belsize; Mr. F. Smith with Mr. Howarth, 12 h.p. Daimler M. J. Hoyle Smith with party, 12 h.p Bisize; Mr. L. G. Schwabe with Mr. Hall and Mr. Hogg, 12 h.p. Penhard; Mr. J. Stephenson with Miss Stephenson, 6 h.p. De Dion. SAD BURNING FATALITY.—Sad wa# the story revealed to the West Cheshire coroner (Air. J. C. Bate) at his inquest at the Bromfield Arms Hotel, Hoole, on Monday evening when he investigated the circumstances of the death of a little girl named Evelyn Margaret Williams, the itve-year-o^d daughter of Ernest Williams, of 58, Phillip-street, Hoole. The evidence shewed that on Saturday her parents went to the market and left deceased's aunt, Miss Lily Jenkins, in charge of their family of girls. Miss Jenkins went to the iliariet after ai. iiiier, leaving Lily Wiiiiams, aged ten, deceased and another sister named Doris in the house. Lily and Doris went out to play, locking the door and leaving Evelyn sitting by the lire. Presently screams were heard, and when assistance arrived the child Evelyn was found severely burnt. She was attended by Dr. Lewis A. Williams and died on Monday morning. The unfortunate child was only able to state that she was sitting on the iron stool by the fire and fell asleep, and her pinafore caught fire.—The father of the child, Ernest Williams, who said he was a general labourer, stated that deceased was burnt right up the back and arms. He was sorry to say there were no fireguards.—The Coroner: Did you never see a notice about fireguards Witness: I was on the jury at the inquest when the notice was recommended, but I have been out of work, and with a family to keep 1 have not been able to get one. Witness added that he was like the railway companies. When one man was killed, they could always see a means of preventing any one else from being killed.—Lily Jenkins said deceased had a blue print pinafore and serge dress, with flannel under- clothing.—A man named Thomas Earlam stated that the child ran out of the front door, screaming. She was on fire. He knocked the flames out.—The coroner said if there had been a fireguard the ease would never have happened. Nine out of ten deaths of children from bums might have been prevented had there been a fireguard.—A verdict of "Acci- dental death was returned. GROSVENOR ROWING CLUB.-The annual smoking I concert of this club took place at. the Blossoms Hotel on Friday evening, under the chairmanship of Mr. Robert Lamb, whu was supported by Messrs. T. B. Meacock, A. Wild, Allan Morris, W. Gregg, Fred Evans, Isaac Williams, J. E. L. Haswell (captain1, A. E. Dicken (vice-captain), J. W. Rich- mond (hon. treasurer), Cecil Jones (hon. secretary), and a. large company of members and friends. The concert was most enjoyable, some of the best talent in the city taking part. Nfcssrs. Proctor and Snel- son, who were in splendid form, favoured the company with some delightful songs The comic element was well to the fore with MesM-a. C. T. Watkins, Haswell, Lane, and Sullivan. The last- named fairly brought down the house with his catchy songs. Mr. Alfred Payne made a most favourable impression with his recitations, which were greatly appreciated, and he shewed himself to be a talented artist. Mr. Ernest Haswell sang Hurrah for the Sea" and Nursery Rhymes," Mr. A. Mills sang ''Without a Word," Mr. Peters Jones Here's Health to His Majesty," Mr. C. T. Watkins gave the comic songs, "Jericho" and "Belinda," Mr. Alfred Davies" The Deathless Army and Beauty's Eyes," Mr. Bruno two excellent banjo solos, Mr. Philip Lane fairly excelled himself with his famous Dr. Squills," Mr. Alfred Payne con- tributed Chevalier's A Fallen Star," The Groom's Story," and aparodyon" Excelsior," Mr. Egerton Snelson sang "My Sweetheart when a Bay" "The Pilgrim of Love," Queen of the Earth," and "I Seek for Thee in ev'ry Flower." Mr" Proctor contributed "The Bandolero," "The Yeoman's Wedding," "In Happy Moments," and Queen of my Heart,' Mr. Sullivan gave the comic songs. "Pliny, come kiss your baby," I went to join the Yeomanry," The Bond Street Tea Walk," and Sitting on the Farmyard Gate." Mr. Philip Lane and Mr. Richard Thomas ably presided at the piano. Mr. T. B. Meacock proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman, and expressed regret that Mr. Lightfoot Walker, the oldest mem- ber of the club, was absent through indisposition. Mr. Lamb, responding, expressed his pleasure in being present, and said although his rowing days were over he took great interest in the river, and hoped more young men in the city would join the rowing clubs, and take part in an exercise which was second to none in developing muscle and build- ing up a sound and healthy constitution. The Boating Committee (of which he was a member) tried to popularise the river in every possible way. Mr. Jto r V? Richmond proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the artists. This was seconded by Mr. Isaac Williams, and carried unanimously. The singing of "God Save the King" brought the entertainment to a close. VALUABLE DISCOVERT FOR THE HAIR.—If your hair is turning grey or white or falling off use the MEXICAN HAIR RENEWER, for it will positively restore, in every case, grey or white hair to its original colour. It makes the hair charmingly beautiful, as well as promoting the growth. Price 3s. 6d. per bottle
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j CHESTER SOLICITOR FINED. I PRACTISING WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE. At Chester Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. J. G. Holmes, Mr. B. C. Roberts and Dr. Stolterfoth, George Thomas, 2, Granville-road, was summoned at the Instance of the Incor- porate Law Society for hav.ng w»liully and falce^y used a "name, tjL% addition or description implying bat he was duly qualified to at as a solicitor. He pleaded not. guilty. .AL'ir. Ll. Owen Roberts, barrister, who prose- cuted, said the otfenee was becoming compara- tively rare tnrougiiout tne country in consequence ol tIle watcniul guardianship ot we incorporated j Law Society, iriir, case was a painiul one, and in some re.pects a very important and serious j one. it was painful because they had to proceed against a person wro at one t.me, was a member oi a learned, honoured and trusted prolession, but whose practice, at &ii events whose recent practice, had -not been altogether above reproach. it was important because tiio person wno com- mitted the ottence which the defendant was alleged to have committed was a person who mignt iead those who consulted him and placed L..e.r interests in ms hands t-o endless complica- tion, to expense, and to great troub.e. "he pubi.o had a rignt to regard members cf tms prolession as honourable gentlemen, and a right .0 expect justice and nonesty at their huds. They were not supposed to turn to tne law lists to Had out whether a man was qualified to bn a solicitor or not; Lhey had a rignt to expect that a person wno styied himself a solicitor vas a duly certificated solicitor. Tne object of the 12th section of trie Act of 16/4, under which defendant was proceeded against, was to safeguard the honour of a trusted profession and secure the pioteotion of tne pub.,Ic. If a person ignored, the section, then he must bo puiisned. lne tacts of tne oase had been beiore the incorporated Law Soc.e.y, and they, aiter careful consid eration, had coine to the conclusion that the defendant shouid be prosecuted. They nad issued their instructions to Mr. Farmer, solicitor, wro was tne honorary secretary of the Chester and A< rth Wales Incorporated Uw Society, and he bad taken these proceedings. The society existed not only for the mutual protection and i t n -fit, of members of the profession, but it was en?'u,caed by tne Legislature with important functions; it exercised statutory powers over the articles, ex- alli,ua,ioil and admission of.solicitors on ;he 1.. J1, and tneir subsequent discipline as officers of the supreme court. He need not point out that a judicially trained body of the kind would rot prooeeo against anyone unless tney .were satltied tnere was a. strong and prima facie case, that tiie circumstances were clear, and that it was their duty to ta« .pubiio and to too protes^ion to take &oso steps. He should explain tnat. any person who waned to be a solicitor must in the first place be articled to a solicitor for a period vary- ing from tiiree to five years; then he had to pass certain examinations; then. he had to pay some- thing like ±^0 ior his articles; and then he was admuted on the rolls and had to pay a iurther ice oi £ 50. be was not, however, entitled to practice as a solicitor until he had taken out a certificate, and for that certificate he had to pay £ 5 a year for the first three years, and ±16 every year afterwards. The certificate, expired on i-,ovember 15th and had to be renewed annually before the lotn December. Any person wno prac- tised in a court without that certificate was liable to a penalty. If he snewed tnat defendant was noc in possession of a duly stamped certificate between 19U1 and the present time he shouid ask the 13enell to iindhil.U gunty. Defendant was a solicitor s cierk in Chester ior some years, and from here he went to Appleby, wnere he became an ari.cied solicitor. He was admitted as a soijc.toi in 1890, and- remained in App.eby unul 181. Ho (tne learned counsel) did xot propose, to trace his career tnere, but lie underst-coct he was aajudieated a bankrupt in Appleby, and at i tHe present time was undiscnarged. in laa7 he: came 10 Chester and opened an office opposite tue i^ing'-s School, where he continued to practice up to April, 1901. in tnat montn he left and took an office in Pepper-street, whence lie re- moved to iNewgate-street. Mr. Farmer would produce the law lists. Defendant's certificate seemed to be all rignt. unt.I 19ul; up to ISovomber lotn, 1901, 110 seeiiioi to have been a duly certifi- ca.ed solicitor. He (the learned COIIDSeti would refer to one case in particular in which they aheged that he acted without any right as a certificated solicitor in Chester. In January of tnis year a man named Luker, who' was a licensed victualler in Watergate-street, consulted Mr. Thomas about a transaction With regard to a St. Bernard pup which he had sold to a man named Young, in Carlisle. Young was dissatis- fied with the dog and threatened to return it. Mr. Luker went to Mr. Thomas and entrusted the matter in his hands. Mr. Thomas wrote a letter to Young, for which he was paid 3s. 6d.; and he wrote a second letter offering 10s., without prejudice, on behalf of Mr. Loiter. For that letter also he was paid 3s. 6d. Young replied offering to settle tne matter for 20s., and Mr. Thomas told Mr. Luker that he would write to Young and would pay J61. Mr. Luker paid Mr. Thomas 18s. 6d., wnich was all the money he had upon him. Later, Mr. Thomas Faw Mr. Luker and told him that the charge came to 25s. 2d.— £ 1 for the claim, 5s. for his own oosts, and 2d. for postages. The serious part of the case was that although the money was paid defendant, Young had not been paid, and Mr. Thomas had got the money. Mr. Luker got a receipt from defendant for the money. Accompanying the receipt was the fol.ow-ng Jetter: Grosvenor Chambers, Newgafe-street:, Chester, January 10, 1003" n the left hand side of the p&per were the words "George Thomas, solicitor"— "Dear sir,—I fend you herewith a receipt, as .re- quested, and I am obliged. You have not let me know anything about ttmith's matter. You must make up your mind one way or tho other and let me know. We are playing with it now." Luker would expialn that Smith's matter referred to a matter in which Mr. Thomas had: appeared for him previously, and in respect of which Luker paid h.m three guineas and costs. Luker would tell the Bench that Mr. Thomas wanted him to take the matter into court, and divide the pro- ceeds of what he received in oourt with him, or, if he preferred, to sell the action to a friend of his il-Nir. Thomas's) for Je)5. He (the learned counsel) would leave the Bench to draw their own conclusions as to the- character of a man who endoavonred to entice a client into oourt with a view of dividing the pro- ceeds, or selling the action. There were several letters written by defendant on behalf ef Luker, and they were letters such as one would expect from a man who had been a duly qua,ified solicitor. On each of them was the heading George Thomas, solicitor." Mr. Richard Farmer, solicitor, and honorary secretary to the Chester and North Wales Incor- porated Law Society, said he had been instructed by the council of the Incorporated Law Society of the United Kingdom to appear in this matter. He produced the letters which had been referred to they were in the same handwriting, but he did not know if it was defendant's. Defendant: I admit that they are in my hand- writing, certainly. Charles Edward Luker, tenant of the Water- gate Inn, bore out what had been said as to his dealings with Mr. Thomas. Mr. Roberts: Do you know whether £1 was paid to Young in settlement or not?—I should not think it was, because I have had a summons for the full amount. What are they doing?—They are claiming the full amount for the dog— £ 2 10s. Continuing, witness said he paid defendant altogether about three guineas in Smith's matter. Mr. Thomas suggesied that he should sell his right of action to a tradesman he knew in the town for from three to five guineas. He also said he would take the matter up and would be willing to have half of what was got out of the action. A Mr. Simp- son introduced him to Mr. Thomas. Defendant now stated that he never brought any action on behalf of Mr. Luker, and never charged him for any advice. Although the 3s. 6d. looked like a stereotyped legal charge, he (defendant) never thought about it in that way. There was no bs. od. charged ior advice. A9 lor his not being on the law list, in 1901 he was ill in bed for more than six months, and could not attend to anything; and for the half of 1902 he wa, too ill to attend to anything. In 1903, on the very first day of January, he wrote to Messrs. Weldon and Gibson, who were weL-known solici- tors, and told them that he wanted to take out a certificate. He did not know then that in con- sequence of not having taken out a certificate for 1902 he should have to wait six or eight weeks for his certificate. They wrote him a letter (pro- duced) in which they said he might take any cases and prepare them, but that until he got a, certifi- cate lie could not bring any action in respect of them, and that in the meantime if he had any- thing in the shape of issuing a writ or bringing ail action he should instruct them, and they would do the business as solicitors for him, pending his getting his certificate. If he had committed any offence, he felt it was not an offence against the Act that Mr. Roberts had read, because he had brought, no action, and had prepared no deeds nor anything ot that kind. He had acted in a preliminary way, and the letters he had written were written as if he had never been a solioitor. He left himself in the hands of the Court. The Magistrates' Clerk (Mr. Davison) asked what explanation he could give of the word "solicitor" on his paper. Any sensible man would take it from that that he was a solicitor. Defendant said if 100 sheets of his notepaper were taken the word "solicitor" would be found marked out on 90 of them. The notepaper had been in his possession three or four years. The Chairman said the decision of the Bench was that defendant was guilty. He wculd be fined the full penalty of £10 and costs, or in default one month's imprisonment without hard labour. Defendant: It is simply impossible for me to find £ 1, let alone £10. The Magistrates' Clerk: You have nothing upon which a distress could be levied? Defendant: Na. What time shall I be aHowed to pay this money? The Chief Constable vid he had had three warrants against defendant. for rates lately re- turned marked "No effects." He thought there was no prospect of defendant's getting the money. He said he could not pay £ 1, and he had no eiFee.is to distrain upon. Defendant: I am speaking so far as I am con- cerned. I do not think I am destitute of friends yet. Wiil you give me a week? The Magistrates' Clerk: You might give him until next Monday. Mr. Holmes (to Mr. Roberts) What do you say. Mr. Roberts We are in your hands. The Chairman Very well, the Bench will allow a. week.
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ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT. C.R.—The Chester Racecourse was altered in lKH- 1900 for the May meeting In J 9CH) The length of the Course was made exactly the same as before, and was not shortened, while the curves were improved. — • —
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TRAMWAY TOPKXi TO THE EDITOR. I Sir> Your correspondent "Ratepayer' must, be I dull indeed if he does not see that he lias got his answer in full from your last enlightening "Notes"; for it will be evi'^n:, that, -as you say, the Corporation, having had to make a heavy ex- penditure in providing for tho large demands of the tramways for power, mtjsi charge }d. p"r unit to the Tramway Committee, compared with lid. per unit to the private consumer. Everybody knows that large quantities coet more 10 raaiiu- factum than small quantities, and the large user must therefore pay more for what ho uses. And then about, tho interc?o, everyone knows that while banks are exorbitant, and must liav-3 interest on borrowed money, a <Jorporat.on loan is quite .another maxter. It might' be suggested, even to you, sir, that your instruction might, b? sounder if a little consideration led to your further "Note" on th-ese points. Ai.d, though we all re- joice at the trams' success during the holidays, we cannot, help remembering that there are 3o5 days in the year, not all holidays, and that wiKri the total cost, includ.ng tiE Elcctricitv Commit- tee's expenditure under the Provisional Orck* comes to be totted up, the figures will look like £ 90,000 for th.2' benefit of SalUtcy locomotion.— Yours obediently, KAPPA April 18th, 1903. TO THE EDITOR. 1 Sir, It seems to me that to 10(, a success ears must run to time, and I eiit-i^ly agree with the letter from "A Visitor" on the subject Ck^anli- liess aiul punctuality are the essentiala of success. More especially is the latter qualification n«>oes- sary, as the cars are and will be primarily used to catch trains. A board hung hy the Eastgate, stating Got what times the cars pass that point, for the station and vice versa, would be. of to stranger?;. It appears to have been a gr<jia.t mistake that the columns should have been pieced in the centre of the road, as the result is thojt. that portion of the road is hlooked for ordinary iraffc.-I am, your obedient servant, I 21st  19G?3. A LOVEF./ OF CHESTER. 21st April, 1903. I TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—In view of the introduction of .these h.io Chester and the probabJe desire to set? them ex- tended, which may result m the minds, of many with whom tho question of finance is an i;nk:>own and immaterial quantity, it would be useful if, before any further move was made, tho- inter- ested should go and see the large tramways already working. With this object I travelled ovr the London c?tr.o tramway tro;-?y 3,St4eM, mucin- from Hammersmith and Sh?M??d's Buh to Hampton Court. The distance is, roughly. :3 miles, the fare 6d. Each car carries about, eighiv persons. Now, the chief point noticed was that whatever roads these cars traversed vehicjlfr trame was absent. In other words, cars monopolise the road s entirely, and i.orse tr.JSo ,y almost impossible. We only one doge-art. The cars ran about every three minutes tbe day I travelled, so the road was more iikc a railway line. At Brentford, where the are very nar- row, tbe Town Council have allowed a double line of cars, with the result that, they now koenly regret their stupidity, as c-arit-s and carriages block tiie lines, and some 17 cara, I was told, may occasion- ally be seen blocked in a row. The Stipendiary will not convict those blockirg the cars, as he maintains Ca-t-q ard carriage* have a right to unJoad, and sensibly argues that the Tows Council should have seen there was mere space left for carriages, or the streets widened. A poiiee.rr^in told me that driving now had to be very carefully undertaken, and "you need a csoachma-n with a very cool head to drive in and out among these things." The compensation that has had to be paid to frontagers is an enormous figure, but. as I cannot at present get ths actual figures it is bc-t not to state any, in case of inaccuracy. From this it. seems dear that where tramcai-s are much in use the roads traversed br-comc prac- tically railroads, and all driving 14 almost at an end. The vibration, I was told, was very severe, and that frontagers felt it greatly, tho cars Wing very heavy. This fact was quite apparent -to anyone travelling bythe. car. Tnis company is a commercial undertaking, working for its °tIl profit, and the thorriy question of municipal trading doas not, therefore, enter into considera- tion in its operations. It is very plain that, large as its operations are, its success depends on the frequency of its scrvice and tho iiianagement (which is in this case in the most. skilled haud" ob- tainable) while its capital outlay is prodigious. And the insurance and compensation funds which will be required must approximate an enormous sum. It is all very well for a commercial under- taking to be formed to run thoso risks. No ore demurs; but it is a very different question, when progressive Councils force similar projects into existence upon already over-burdenrd ratepayer?., against their des.re. Is it surprising there is the present outcry against municipal trading and a Parliamentary Inquiry? Your obedient servant, JUNIUS. 20th April, 1903. J C:IGS.
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SMOKE. t TO THE EDITOR. I Sir,—It does seem a great- mistake on tiie part of the Corporation that they do Dot take the ques- tion of the smoke business up firmly. There are some three or four factory chimneys which emit volumes of black smoke to the detriment of all those living in the immediate vicinity, though no doubt, this nuisance is for the profit of those to whom tho factories belong. The latter ought to be obliged to prowde chim- neys whereby the smoke would be consumed. It is quite possible to do this. At present tho nuis- ance is intolerable at times. It would be a great boon to the inhabitants and to the visitors to Chester if the Corporation would attend to the cleanliness of the city as a primary duty and necessity.— I am, sir, your obedient-servant. A FREQUENT VISITOR I Lutterworth, 22nd April, 1903.
CHESHIRE CHEESE INDUSTRY.…
CHESHIRE CHEESE INDUSTRY. I FACILITIES FOR MARKETING. I TO THE EDITOR. I Sir,-The time is drawing very near when the alteration of our checse fairs will come into force. I am anticipating that you will, with your courtesy, accord a short space in your next issue for this brief reference to the opening fair, which will be held next week. 'rhere are a few farmers, only a few I am glad to say, who have any mis- givings about tho step taken being a wise and judicious one, which is likely to greatly imurove the conditions under which Cheshire cheese are being soJd. Although the change involves only an additional two or three fairs at each place, it do>s away with the too often interval of five weeks, which was causing serious loss and incon- venience to farmers and factors alike. I have been given to understand that a few of the gentlemen in the trade have shown some re- sentment to the alterations simply because they had imbibed the id2a tha.t I, and I alone, W/J" responsible for it. Such a misunderstanding is re- gret-table, because of the m schief which generallv accrues from it. The one fair a we"k was sug- grsted for the consideration of the Cheese Fair Committee by a factor of high leputa, a regular attendant and a. large buyer at. our fairs. Further, the suggestion was con-idored so good that it was re-echoed by other factors, until I had dotted down the- names of about one-half of the buyers usually attending tho fairs, expressing themselves favourable to the weekly rotation fairs. The encouragement given wad such that th? committee at once adopted tho suggest on. Under these cir- cumstances I am not surprised to hear that the change is not only likely to be found workable, but will prove to be a very satisfactory arrange- ment to both buyers and sellers alike. The. first of these fairs will be held at Nantwich on Thurs- day next, wh;>n I venture to hope that the supply and demand will be such as to assure a brisk trade, and that the first f, I under altered conditionwill W!1:1\1' \d future sneer-—Yours 1¡"llY, ROBERT CHALLINOR, Secretary O.D.F.A. ♦
IPRAYERS FOR THE DEAD. 1
PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD. 1 I TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—The Ecclesiast cal Intelligence in "The Times," April 9th. contained the announcejnent that there would be on May 6th a celebration of the Holy Communion in St. Paul's Cathedral, for tho Guilds of the Holy Standard and St. Helen: "in commemoration of those members of the Guild and a 11soldiers who died in the war in lth i Afriut." St. Paul's is. in a sense, our common'' Cathedral, the scene of Royal and national fane- tions; and any new departure there gives us all the right to speak. It is a new departure which 's so quietly announced being in its intention and its 1 effect a restoration to our public worship of a feature which the Reformation removed. Prayers for the departed and masses for the relief and No pose of souls formed a conspicuous feature 01; iæva} religion, with ma?y dœlÓlw And nrao-Ii tical ?fects. ( For 350 years such prayers have Had no pfccol ■n our services; but their restoration has been bQ. ii,vowed aim of various unions aid eonfraternitW f of which the Guild of the HoAr" i standard is generally understood to. !»; Connected with tiie Ami" r, at* S with our brethren fallen in the war, it ha t ?p«?cial advantage for this retrograde przrpcM through the appeal to our common sympathies I ajid the Chapter of St. Paul's is lending irs aid. what 18 plainly a strategical effort, to effect a. foe wtrd movement and secute a position of advaII tage in the National Cnurch iui Jie represented by tne Guild. The servic?, as ranged, will be m its. effect wha.t. the proniaterm desired, and its aft.,r consequences must M, expected in a ready adoption of the example and J a multiplication of requieui masses under tita I Jiatne of rnemoria We make these I representations under Ii, spnse of Itity, as epenkingf I m the name of an association of persons zealous.To maintain the primitive doctrine and reformed worship of the Church. In order that those who h"c not carefully ex. ? am.ned into the order of service, ov who I-liagi-i-a that it has been ..m?nd? in a manner t? brmg'? I wi.,r<iri tne ooct.nna,l position of our Church, XiX&f be abio to form a correct opinion on the. matter, we append the distinctively Romish features which stdl attach to it: — 1. Prayer, twice rervstf-d: "Grant to its, to. getner with all Thy faithful de parted, peace, light 2. T'TS prayer is to bo sung by a. body of cantors /Roman fashion) ported ot* :18 top of the- oho:r sta'ls, to give due ,mphasid to the intention of the service 3. The Dies Iraa is to bo sung (at full inngth) between Epistle andl Gospel, after the Roman fashion. In ihe- original )t. ejid si with prayer for the d-èad A. The adoption 01 the Roman Epistle a-id Gospel points to the t c the iin dnmcs9 of the imitat on. 5 Th. Benedictus qitl 'j Veiiit (never used at S.. Paul's), :1. The AgntO '• Dei (never used at of h" naiues of the dead members of the Guild, witll 'I tho request to comrne.'norate them before Godt winch means to pray for them. Fnese facts ai-e all the more significant when | i ioint th-v v>e consider that this st". ,ce is not a memorial M'lvioe, but. a memorial -louummion, and that it is promoted by those who maintain that in the S Eucharist, or the mass as they openly term it, I tiny do offer Christ as a sacrifice for the living an ) 1.;¡n dead. The whole service will be taken by its ) promoters, in spite of other modiifcations 6f the old order, to signalise the reintroduct:on into St. Paul's Cathedral, after 350 years' ab-^iicc, of the !"p<.Juiem mass for {he dead. CORNELIA WIMBOHNE, Pre«idoafc r Viee-preeidcnts of the Lr.dies' League for the De- fence and Promotion of the Reforried Faith o4 the Church of Pjiiglruid.— A bergavenny. Mari-* ana Haliburton, Liwlsry, Margaret PeJper, Millicent Lmdsey, Lo-aisrt Eessborough, Orfowlt Mary Cairn's, Louisa Orford, S. Hope, I\Iorley, Enid Chesterfield, Helena tn\(1brok(>, 1\t;nrn3 Hope Morley, Elizabeth Chichester. C:1di » -e.vjiion, Louisa Wolseley, Margaret .Bf.viiar<| Grafter*, Rosamond De Ramsey, Cathef ire. Marsh, Edith .Ashley. IJr.ngattoeic, Elizlt Wth Hope, Georgina U8.1gatt.xJ{}.Yjc!!nlj. Tempiemore. WiniLoi:ie. Oflioes of the LadieV Iy agre, 6 Grosvenor Man Victoria-street, Lontfo I, S.W.. 17tll April 19115.
,TRAMS WEEKLY RETURNS.
TRAMS WEEKLY RETURNS. "Ve' endmg Receipts. I ?) 23rd. P.tssen?r?. fad. ¡ Friday 4.5S4 20 0 11 ,aturtlay 8,502 ,"7 2 1" .01 ,,iinday ?7 M 9 Monday 28 3 & I Tuesday 4, 1, ? IS 9 9 i?ljV/L.+ fjj u:u 30 11 Thursday 4,?5?. 2t 0 A TO TVL TO DATR SIscm OPEKIKCI ON A run, TTIL Passengers, 117,578; Receipts, £5;.S Is. lid. COMPARISON. Rect'pta. Passengers. s. 8. d. Week ending April 19th (Easter week), ]t\I;¡¡,¡:1 .13 2 3 Week ending April 19th S 2 3 190 ),S 16 It T!EAHx-laKengers, 26.C%; Reeeiptu, £ 119 5s.4d.
CHESTER -INFIRMARY.
CHESTER INFIRMARY. ——^ WEEKLY 3TATK, ENDED SATURDAY LAST. in-patients are admitted 011 Tuesaay mornings at 11 0 clock. In-patiente Discharged ID-patients. Cured 14 Admitted 19 Mieved 1 Remain in the House 8$ Made OutPatients v Unrelieved 1) 'larity 0 D,,l 1 f OUT-PATIENTS. Medical coses are seen on Monday. Wednesday, and Saturday mornings at Eleven o'clock. Surgical cases are seen on Thm-bciay mornings Meven o'clocti. Ophthalmid cases are seen on Friday niormnira fit Eleven o'clock. Dental cases are seen on Tuesday and Saturday morning- Ten o'clock. Out-patients admitted since SatuMav last 68 1 I
CHESTER ! I DISTRICT NURSING…
CHESTER I DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION 9, WATER TOWER-STKKET. WEEKLY REPORT. 01(1 ca8es (;7 Removed 2 New cases ? I t.)'?hs Cured 10 I fi[:Ë:J Relieved 2 | Visits —fis t E. BATESON, Lady ?upenntcndent. I Apnl18, l4?UI
Family Notices
BIK.T11S.MAllKIAGES & DEATHS BIRTHS, MARHJAOBS, and DEATHS are charged at tiie rate 01 20 words for la. (prepaid), if not prepaid, the charge will be lis. 6d. Tiie announcement must be authenticated by the Signature and Amireun ot Llle Sender. MARRIAULS. GOULD—SHKPPARD—April 20, at St. Oswald's. Parkgate-road, by the Rev. E. C. Lowndes, ic-ar, iniest Luther, 6coonll son of Stephen Gould, of Ruselcy, .Staffordshire, Lo Dora Annie, only daughter of John Sheppard of thi« city. TH.J.s-HARPER-April 2, r.J., St. Mary's Church, Tunstall, Edward flylton, youngest son of Feii, Thomas, of Chester, to Mario, ddest daughter of Anthonj Harper, itavcusdal* House, TunstalL DEATHS DAVIKS—April 20, at 15, City.road, Chester, Ellen, the beloved wife of Amos Davics, aged tY years. DKA-N—April 19, Robert Dean, aged 62 years, late 01 Mollington. GLASCODINM—April 7, at nrynheuiu; Sketty, R.S.O., Glamorgamshire, Richard Glasoodiuu, JLisq., .I.l\, aged years. IÆWIs-April 21. at The Bank, Malpas, Cheshire, George Lewis. (No cards]. HOBF.R.Ts-April 17, at 3, AV'hitefriars, Joseph Roberts (late of 44, Bridge-street), aged ti- years. IN MEMORlAM BiTiii!Lb--ln loving memory of our dear father, John .Hithell, who died April perfect peace. Willi loved ones far away ï] (K. C. and H. B.) JONKS -In loving memory of Thomas C harles the heloved husband of Harriet Jones, who passed away April 27th, 190u. [At rest. ] (Fi-oiii his wife and family, i~. Queen-street.) I LEA-In loving memory of my dear sister. Bennett Lea, of Barton, who died AI)rii 17th, 19a. [Deeply lamented.] LEA—In loving memory of my dear amu. Memiett Lea, who died April 17th, 1002. (Sadly missed ".I iiuad.) MOKOAN—111 loving memory of Sarah Ann, the beloved wife of George Osborne Morgan, who died Apiil 22nd, 1902, aged years. [Gone but not forg^^ucri. ] RAMSDE.N—In lond remembrance f Samuel William Ran.sden (late editor of the G11 ester Lourant.. and the "Cheshire Observer"), who passed away (suddenly) at his residence. Harrow House, Coiiegfc-ioad. D-al, cm April 29th, liHX), and was in f ern.el in Chester General Oemetery ou Hay 4th, WOO, L\ loved him best wbo ku ew him b"st..) I STONWJSY—In loviiK; memory of Eliza StoncK-y, WHT died April 20th, 1902, at Belgravo Villa, Wrexham, only > d-vugbter of the late Frederick al,d Maria Cotgreave, of 2, Eaton-road, Chester. IGoiie, lmL tlúL forgotten 1 a,tC, J"'I
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LIGHTLNG-U- P TABLE. I I
LIGHTLNG-U- P TABLE. I I All cycles and other vehicles in the Chester district must be lighted up as stated m the following table P.M. Saturday, April 25 4.27 Sunday, April M. ■S/jjr Monday, April 21 S;3 Tuesday, April 29 8.32 Wednesday, April 29 8.34 Thursday, April 39 .)t) Friday, May I Q.31