Cheshire Observer

CROWTON. I PARISH COUNCIL.—The annual meeting was held on riday, the following members being present :—Messrs. C. T. Garfit (chairman), Paul McGregor, John Higby. William Wood, F. S Bean, John Fletcher, Herbert Ozilres, and W Dutton (clerk). Mr. Gartit was thanked for his services as chairman during the year, and unani- mously re-elected. The Council also thanked Mr Wiii. Longshaw and Mr..John INewall for then services a." overseers, and re-appointed them. A precept was ordered to be served on the overseers to meet current expenses. Consideration of the Education Act was deferred till the next meeting. A cheque waa ordered for £1 17s. 6d. for the ambulance stretcher. It was stated that the lectures given by Dr. Smith had given great satis- faction. The question of the Vale Royal road received the Council's attention.

I DELAMERE. ALLEGED ATTACK ON A CYCLIST.-At the Over oc?ouaJ court, on Friday, three m<-n if t)? lab, ouring cla8, William WhItlow Joseph Carter and Erned Sproston, were charged with robbery by violence. The pi-osccutor, Tiiornaa ?maj?. a groom m the employ of Colonel alker, Dclamere, said he was cycling home from a d?nce at 'n8for on Wedn?d?y midnight, and when wIthm a m.Ie of home in a io?y ItLne a m?n jumped from the hedge side and threw h:m off his machine. The two other men then pouncod upon him and pinned him to the greund, while the third searched him. He had only lOd. in his pos- session, and this they took. Th?y demanded his watch, but wtnes? t ,a d none. e d of the men then said that if he was not off they would settle him. Higher up the lane ha met Sergeant Richard son and two constables in a trap. He identified Carter as one of the m2n.-Scrgt. Riohardson spoke to meeting Smart, who appeared to have neon badly illused. One of the constables cycled after the men and witness rode on Approaching WinsfOl-d ha overtook the accused. He arretted Carter and Sproeton, but Whitlow juuiprd tiin hedge. Next morning, armed with a search war- rant, he broke into Whitlow's house. Pr soner threatened to throw a kettle of boiling water over them, but was prevented fiom carrying out the threat.—Pirsoners were remanded in custody to. a week, when another charge of a more serious nature may be preferred against them.

GRESFO RD. STATIONMASTER'S PRESENT.—In recog- nition of his 27 years' service as stationmasier at Trevor, Ruabon, and on the occasion of his recent promotion to Gresford, Mr. George Meeson has been made the recipient of a purse of gold and an illuminated address from the residents of Trevor and district. PARISH COUNCIL.—The annual meeting was held on Friday, there being present Chancellor Trevor Parkins (chairman), pre-iding.—Mr. oJ. Aliington Hughes, in proposing the reelect on of Mr. Chancellor Trevor Parkins as chairman, spoke of the pleasure they all had at seeing him re tored to health and strength, and hoped thit he in-glit be spared for many years to preside over them. —The proposition was seconded by Mr. W. H. Lancelot, and upon being put to the meeting by the Cferk was carried unamrnou »ly.-—The Chair- man, in returning thanks for renewed confidence, 4said that, the forthcoming i-e.ir was likely to be a memorable one, as impoitant business would probably be brought before them to deal with lie had much pleasure in EL gain placing h's ser- v:ces at their disposal.—Air. E Bellis, in eulogistic tcrn? Pf°P°'Cd the re-eJection of Mr. J. Alling- ?Hugnesas v.cec-hainn?,.?-Ths was seconded uv F. C. Bat,- and met with unanimous am F. C- Bate proposed, and Mr. cP uaid Lloyd seconded, the re appomtment of Messrs. James Tilston and W. H. Lancelot as (}yerse-er.s.-Thi: was agreed to.—The chairma.n, vice-chairman and Mr. Vincent Wright were chosen to serve on the Joint Parish Councils' Com- mittea relating chiefly to the cbaiit.es.—The'ehair- man. vice-chairman and Mr. Edward Lloyd were' authorised to sign cheques on behalf of the Council.—A circular received from the clerk of the County Council was read.—It stated that the Board of Education had appointed the 30<~b September next as the date on which the County Co-uncil Committee were to take over the elemen- tary education of the county The Board had also agreed to defer the date still further if necessary —Mr. Aliington Hughes considered that the Parish Councils should hive been the authority to d. al with education within their respective areas.—The Chairman feared they would find the County Council Educational Committee very diffi- cult to deal with.-Thc- Clerk read a letter from Mr. Winter (Bangor Uirversity), calling attention to the dairy schools scholarships. With reference to a course of lectures upon agricultural subjects, the Council decided to decline the offer for a time on account of the difficulty in maintaining the in- terest.—The Chairman drew attention to the desirabil tv of procuring additional burial ground. They would, he caid. have many difficulties to deal with. He suggested that Mr. Hughes and him- self ahould bo delegated to meet the vicar and churchwardens, also representatives from the Llay Council, in order to see what arrangements could be come to.—This was agreed to.

I RUABON. ACCIDENT TO A PUBLICAN.-On Friday morning Mr. A. Pemberton, Great Western" Inn, Rualxm, was driving home along the Ruabon road when his horse bolted. Mr. Pemberton attempted to jump out of the conveyance, and in so doing sustained severe bruises. He fortunately was near the surgery of Dr. Jones. who dressed his injuries. SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT RUABON —About mid-day on Friday a numher of children were play- ing together at Ruabon, when a boy named Robert Samuels, aged 14, took out of his pocket a dynamite cap, which he struck with a, stone. There was a terrify report, and the .shot struck a girl named Mary Smith, crushing her arm and penetrating her Mde. She was conveyed home and attended by Dr. ??- ?hcb?naprecar? ? condition. ?????Y???P?h.—At ?cse 8ession on Indav Mary EI7.aheth Tompkins and Robert James Gnfhths Newbndge, were summoned for refusing to quit the Moons' Arms, Cefn Bychan. on St, 14?u?h Hughe.. licensee, said defend- aiit.,4 entere d h i ?)renii ug d" £ t hT t)remi^ in an intoxicated state,    lea"e. When evicted they retdrnod and caused a LSrW^ Po?h   1 '?t,J-eph Griffiths, io ? nt?town (NN-tio had re- drm!h!r l fiiied ?20 < for k{epi\) tn alleged togus lub). with i-i?fiisii?g to (illit the G raps, Inn, ozi -Al?tych 28th, and, ftll.thel,. witii the landlord Thomas Evans. Complainant alleged that defendant when thrice 'j("'dtd returned and violently assaulted him. ?nmths was nned &1 12s 6d., including costs, or one month's imprisonment —Under the workmen's employment, act, Robt. Evans and John Evans, labourers, were l charged with leaving the service of Matthew Darlington, farmer, Ruabon, without notice. By reason of work neglected through their aUsence, Darlington claimed £1 damages from each. Defendants were ordered to pay lOR. each -About a dozen men were fined for Sunday drunkenness. DUCK WORRI ED BY A DOG. At the Rualxm Police Court, on Friday, John Williams of Court-lane, Rhos, was charged by Inspector Herai- man, R.S.P C.A., with having cruelly ill-treated a duck, and David .(one. 15. School-road, Rhos. was charged with aiding and abetting. A witness named J,ime,i Jones stated that on March 23rd he was in the neighbourhood of Stoyl Issa, Penycae, when he saw the defendants urging a dog on to a pond on which there was a duckThe dog eventually dashed in and worried the duck for a considerable period, mangling it in a terrible manner and greatly to the enjoyment of defendants. John George Duckett, the owner of the bird, stated that from information received he hurried to the pond in question and found the dog with one of his ducks in its mouth. of ill,?; (i llc, The bird died a few minutes afterwards, a large portion of its breast having been bitten off The 1)??eii I)itten off. dog belonged to the defendant Williams, who when spoken to became very violent, and set the animal ,tii( i set the tnimal on him. Several witnesses having corroborated, defendants admitted that the. dog worried the duck but urged that they did everything within their power to prevent it. Defendants were each fined lis. 6d. and costs.

-u_- ACHING FOR HOURS. 0 It is a terrible phrase. In this case it is supplied by a Southsea woman, -Ati,s Theresa Libbick, of 6, Aylesbury-terrace, Victoria-road, of that town. For a long time Miss Libbick suffered from pains in the back. She was also very weak and ill. As time wpnt on she grew steadily worse and her general condition gave her great anxiety. "Some- times," she says, "my back would ache for hourR toget her." It is,the commonest thing- in the world, backache. First, bust, always, its cause lies in the condition of the kidneys. Its cure lies through the kidneys. Miss Libbick obtained a cure by taking Podd's Kidney Pills. They drove away the pain, made her well, gave back health and strength. The cure of such weakness is through the kidneys. You may be cured the same way. Thousands groan under a load of suffering, who might be well. Let Dodd's Kidney Pills lighten the load. They are the sure friend of the ailmg. Price two and nine, from Chemists, or The Dodd's jMedicine Co.. 23. 'Farri«gc'cn Avenue, London, E.C.

I ALVANLEY. OCTOGENARIAN S DEATH. Within the last few days there has pa,?sed away the oldest in- habitant of the parish in the person of Mrs. Hannah Webster, at the advanced age of 88 years. She was very highly respected throughout the parish. Sympathy is felt for the only daughter, who has herself been ill some time. ♦- -—

MARCHWIEL. NATIONAL SCHOOLS.—Mrs. Piercy, March- wiel Hall, has intiuiaoed to her co-managers of the Marehwiel National Schools that she and the other trustees of the late Mr. Benjamin Pierey's estate have decided to give a further sum towards the schools' maintenance Including tins amount the I managers of the schools in question will have received nearly £OJ from the Piercy estate.

CLO < TON. I ANNIVERSARY SLIZVLCL,On Stinday afternoon and evening lanre congregations attended the Primitive Methodist Chapel, when two sermons in aid of the Chapei Tru->t Funds were preached by the iiev. J. Stark, of Chester. Suitable hymns were sung by the choir under the leadership of Mr. William doling. Mrs. Woodward presided at the organ. The cüllccLions rt¡Üibed a substantial amount.

NORTHWICH. I DEATH OF THE REV. A. C. WHITLEY.— Oil Friday afternoon gloom was cast over North- wich by itie unexpected death of the Rev. Arthur Charies Whiiiey, M.A., for 15 years headmaster of Witton tXortbwichJ Grammar School. Deceased aged 72, was the son of a London vicar, and was educated at St. Paul's School, London, and Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. The funeral took place at Antield Cemetery, Liverpool, on Monday.

HOLT. I THE CHURCH CLOCK.—At last, after con- siderable delay, the order has been placed with Messrs. Joyce, of Whitchurch, for the construction of the clock and chimes, and the work is now in hand and will be completed very shortly. The total cost will be kl29, and of this £ 110 has already been raised. It may be mentioned that the last clock and chimes, which have been silent for so many years, weie presented in 1720 to the borough by Mr. Thomas Grosvenor, of Eaton, during the year of his mayoralty of Holt ♦

LITTLE BUD WORTH. F Klttli COUIsCIL. The annual Parish Council meeting was held in the Oulton schoolroom last week. Mr. John Booth was voted to the chair, in the absence of Mr. A. F. Douglass (chairman;, i ho Council passed a vote of thanks to Mr. Douglass for his excellent services as chairman, and unanimously re-elected him for another year. Aittsars. Robert Booth and George Wing also were thanked tor their services as overseers, and they were reappointed. A precept was ordered to be served on the overseers for £ 5 to meet current ex- penses. A letter was read from the Clerk to the Nonhwich Urban Council, thanking them for their subscription of £ 1 to the Northwich Victoria, Infirmary.

FLINT MOSTYN-FLINT PRIMROSE LEAGUE.— The annual meeting wa.s held on Friday at the Conservative Club, Flint, Miss Evans, in the absence of the Ruling Councillor, Mr. T. Bate, presiding. The hon. secretary's report shewed 422 members on the roll, several ineinber8 having been lust turough removals. During the year two soirees had been held, and the Habitation had joined the Conservative Club in the Coronation celebrations. The hon. treasurer's report shewed a balance in hand of ijl.'i 0s. bd. 'iho following officers were elected :-Itt.iiing Councillor, Mr. T. Bate; hon bee., Mrs. B. Beilis; hon. treasurer, Miss Hughes auditors, Mr. Foulkea and Mr. T. J. Morris executl ve coullcil, Miss Jones, Miss .Josephine Jones, Mrs. Foulkes, Miss Edwards, Misa.br)er, Miss Evans, and Air. W. Hughes. It was decided to celebrate Primrose Day by holding a soiree oil the 4tli May, it being impossible to fix an earlier date owing to other events m the town.

GREAT SUTTON. I DISTRICT COUNCIL CRITICISED.—The annual meeting of the Pariah Council was held on Monday evening, Air P. Owen presiJing.-}lr. t)hJLller0i¡ propù"ed the re-election of Mr. Owen as chalru,au.-Tti.s was seconded by Mr. Hughes and carried utiaiiiulously. Nlr. Shallcross was unani- niously re-elected vice-chairman, Air. W. Jenkins was le-appomted o\erseer, and Air. W. A. Wam- wnght was appointed overseer in the place of Mr. R. Jones Mr. Shallerosa was re-elected the repre- sentative on the asthaui Burial Joint Committee. { —Air Owen, discussing the sewage scheme, severely criticised the action of the Wirral District Council, and said that if the District Council were not in pocsesbion of the plans it was their own fault. They knew where to apply for them when they wanted them, but as a matter of fact they had received them from the Local Government Board, who forwarded diem when they received them from the Parish Council. The Parish Council would not be ignored, and the District Council would find that they would have to listen to them.—After a lengthy debate on the question, it was decided to await further developments. |j

KEUSALL. RUMMAGE SALE. — Last week a tea pai y and rummage sale on behalf of I St. Philip's Sunday School were held in the National Sbhool. Tea was served at four o'clock, when It goodly ntnnber sat down. At live o'clock the sale began. In a vttry short time the whole of the stock wai disposed of. The pioceeds amountw to a little o%er PARISH COUNCIL.—The annual meeting of the Parith Council was held in the School on Friday evening, there being present Messrs. B. Aldred, Albert light., C. A. (Jrank, .1 as. Williams, W m. Astbury, Joseph Astbury, and the Rev. B. N. Atkmson, together with the clerk (Mr. R. Clark). Air. B. Aldred (retiring chairman) thanked the members for the help and support extended to him during the time he had been their chairman, and he was unanimously re-elected for the ensuing year. The two overseers, Messrs. A. Wright and Win. Ruscoe were re-appointed. Mr. Benjamin Dutton was elected on the Council in place of Mr. G. Spencer (.deceased). Air. James Williams and Air. B. Aldred (chairman) were appointed as a deputation to wait on Tarvin Rural District Council in con- nection with the watering pond. The Clerk reported that the treasurer had in hand the sum of £9 (is. 8d and it was decided not to issue any precept this half-year.

HAWARDEN. I PARISH COUNCIL.—At the annual meeting of the liawarden Parish Council, held last week, Air. Thomas Wright was re-elected chairman, and Mr. oohn Evans was appointed vice-chairman. INSTITUTE DINNER.—The aunnal dinner of the Hawarden Institute took place at the Fox Hotel oil Saturday. The attendance was not quite so large as might have been expected. Mr. T. B. Barnett (Chester) presided, and among those present were Dr. Roberts, Messrs J H. Ad kins, H. Dickinson and J. H. Worley thon. secretaries), J. Wright. T. Gibson, J. Hampson. W. Nunns, W. Newton, W. Jones, T. H Gibson, jun., R. W. Pringle. T. H. Haswell, J Broughton, A. Cunning- ham, and F. Green. An exhaustive toast list was gone through, comprising "The King," "The Queen and Royal Family," "The Institute," "Navy, Army and Reserve Furce. In8titute Officials,' and Host and Hostess." Songs and recitations were contributed. TEA AND ENTERTAINAIENT.—The annual communicants' tea in connection with the parish church was held at the Gymnasium last week. A large attendance included the rector and Mrs. Stephen Gladstone, Miss Catharine Gladstone, Masters Albert, C'harles and Dsiniol Gladstone, Mr. Henry Gladstone and the Hon. Mrs. Henry Gladstone, Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Taylor, Mr. Charles Hurlbutt, the Misses Hurlbutt, the Misses Rowley, Airs. Sparrow, Miss Fox, M.ss Thorn, Miss B. Thorn, Mrs. May haw, Alis3 H. Mayhew. Mrs. Lowenberg, Air. R. Lowenberg. Airs. Prater and others. After the tea an enjoyable entertain- ment, took placo, consisting of various vocal and instrumental items, in which the following took purt:—Miss R. Ma?how Mr. and Mrs. ?ydnev j Taylor, Air. Charles Huilbutt, M?s Hurlbutt, the Rector, the Hon. Mrs- Henry Gladstone, ,Nl s?? Catharine Gladstone, an d Mr. R. W. Pringle.

WREXHAM. AIR. ERASER'S FAILURE —On Friday. atthis court, William Angus Fraser, tailor, draper and warehouseman, of 7, Hill-street. Wrexham, was again examined by the Official Receiver tAIr. Ll. Hugh Jones). He said the sum total of borrowed money amounted to JS281, and he had paid back B279 and still owed £11 H The Official Receiver Dun't you think you ha.d no right to go on trading on money borrowed at this exorbitant interest? Debtor Yes, sir you are right. The debtor com- menced business in 1883 with about Sl,000 capital In 1898 he made a deed of assignment, with un- secured liabilities to the amount of £ 2,GS3, and his property, after deducting securod claims, was estimated at £ 3,163. He thought that about 19s. 7d. in the £ was paid under the deed. The examination was closed LOCAL LAW SUIT.—On Tuesday, before Mr. Justice Swinfen Eady, in the Chancery Division of the High Court, Air. Eve, K.C., mentioned the action of P;irkin.s v. Poyser, a Wrexham case, and said he was instructed to move for an inj unction to restrain the defendant, as executor of one Gritfith, recently deceased, from drawing upon a certain banking acount which plaintiff said a bunking account kept by Griffith for certain colliery proprietors, of whom he was the agent. His learned friend Mr. A. H. Povser. on the other side, was prepared to give an undertaking until Friday week not to draw any cheques on the account, except under any order that might be made by the court, there being administration proceedings pending in another branch of the court. Upon that under- taking; plaintiff was satisfied, and the motion would stand over itntil Frida,? week. 1SE?TH" OF AIj?EY?AN BENSON—Much regret was expressed in Wrexham on Tuesday when the information was received that Alderman C. K Benson had died suddenly at Swindon. It seems that last week Air. Benson, who was one of the best-known Freemasons in the Principality, was attending meetings at London in connection with the Masonic charities. lie went on to Swindon to see his youngest son. There he was taken ill and passed away on Tuesday. He had been a member of the Wrexham Town Council for many years. He was also an active member of the Denbighshire County Council, the Wrexham Free Library Committee, and the Wrexham Science and Art School Committee. He was the proprietor of the North Wales Public Supply Stores, and had establishments at Wrexham and Oswestry. He was a Churchman and a. staunch Conservative. Mr. Benson leaves a widow and three children.

I CEFN. RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION.—A meeting of this Association was held in Cefn Board School on Friday evening, presided over by Mr. D. W. Roberts, "Bazaar." The rules were read by the secretary, Air. John Roberts, "Bon Aiarche," and were adopted, it being decided to have them printed in the English and Welsh languages. Arrangements were made with regard to the election on the question of the Public Hall on Wednesday. Messrs. Edward Evans and William Jones were appointed as polling agents. Alessrs. J. Dickin, J. T. Jones and W Jones were deputed to prepare election literature. A heated discussion took place regarding the attitude of the Association on the poll, and the word ing of the circulars to be issued. It was decided that the contents be to the effect that the Associa- tion is not averse to the building, of a hall, but to its cost being put on the rates further that it should be stated to tho tenants that if the motion for the Hall was carried at the poll the extra rate would be placed on the rents. o — 1

CHRDEtt THORNTON. I PARISH COUNCIL.—On Tuesday evening ) the annual meeting was held:. Air. Osborn was I voted to the chair pro. tem. Mr. Sutton proposed that Mr. Barron be again elected chairman and that he be given a hearty vote of thanks for his I' services during the past year. This was carried unanimously. Mr. Sutton was elected vice- chairman, on the proposition of Mr. Hugnes. On the motion of Mr. Sutton a vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Hughes for his services as vice- chairman. Mr. Hughes was re-elected to repre- sent the Council on the Eastham Joint Burial Committee. The manager of Parr's Bank was reappointed treasurer to the Council. The overseers appointed were Messrs. J. Waring and H. Orford. The financial statement for ti:e year ending March 25th shewed a balance in the handj of the overseers on the general account of JS47 12s. 3d. and' on the special expenses account a credit balance of JS25 19s. 8d. Air. Hughes com- mented on the large balances, and maintained that it was not desirable to have such large balances. Mr. H. Orford was unanimously invited to become a member of the Council, a vacancy having been. caused by the retirement of Mr. F. Wilson. The following resolution was carried That the District Council be urged to use every legitimate means to bring about the purifying of the present water suppiy." Mr. Latham intimated that the rates would most likely be increased by about 5jd. in the £ during the next six months. The call for general purposes would be J3116, some £ 13 more than this time last year. Then tiiere were tho educa- tion rate of 2d. in the £ and the highway rate of lOad. in the J3. The attendances of the councillors for the year ending 1st April, during which time 14 meetings have been heid, were as follows:- Mr. Barron 13, Mr. Hughes 12, Mr. Sutton 10, Mr. Wilson 4, Mr. Osborn 11, Mr. Grimsditch 10, Air. Prince 14, Mr. Marston 5, Mr. Waring 9, and Mr. Latham (district councillor) <6. The clerk tendered his resignation as assistant over-, seer and olerk to the council. The resignation, which would take effect at the end of June, was aocepted. Messrs. Barron and Price were appointed as a committee to attend to the burst in the sewer along the Chester and Birkenhead main road.

TaKVIiN. SERVICE OF SONC.On Monday night the Primitive Methodist Chapei, Old Aioss, wall crowd to Ilear a capital rendering by t..e ciioir of the service of soiig entit-ed ''Aimble Nat." Tho whole of the pieces were exceedingly weal given, and credit was rohecced oil tue leader, Mr. J. Vernon. Tne solos, duets, etc., were taken by Mrs. T. Vernon, tne Misses A. Wilson, L. iN loid, J. Gidman, A. Woodcock and M. Crimes, and Messrs. H. Gidman, li. Lee, J. Lee and J. Vemon. Miss Lizz.o W uliams presided at the organ and the connective readings were given by Air. E. Green, of Cnester. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—un Monday nignt, in connection witn tne Tarvin United Cnristian Temperance Society, a meeting was held in the PubLo Hall, where a miscellaneous entertainment was given by the nleh!bel.-s, tiio iollowing contributing to the programme:- Duet, Misses S. A. Jackson and C. J^uckvvortn songs, Misses F. Jackson, Al. Jackson, h.. Duck- worth, J.\1. Arden and K. bul; recitat.on, AliSj M. Woodward; dialogue, R. Prcpi.et, A. Reeoe and F. Eellows; address Mr. C. bahey (Chester;. Mr. G. Reece took the chair in the place ot Mr. T. Charmley, of Chester, w.,() was absent througn sickness in the family. LOCAL COUNCIL.—The annual meeting of the Parish Council was heid 1Il tile Public Hall on Monday night for tne purpose of electing chairman and. other oiffcials for the ensuing year. Air. T. Nieid presided, there being also present Alessrs. J. BuL, \\1. Barefoot, li. ltey- no lds, F. Steaton, C. Holland, and W. Wilkes (clerk). Air. H. Reynolds proposed and Mr. F. Steaton seconded the re-election of Mr. T. Nieid as chairman for the ensuing year. Mr. Nieici had discharged the duties to the satisfaction of all oonoerned, and the proposition was earned unanimously. Air. Charies Honand was ap- poimed vice-chairman. Mr. C. Holland proposed and Mr. H. Reynolds seconded that Messrs. P. Darlington and W. Baxe-otb be reappointed overseers for the ensuing year. This was carried. The question of footpaths was discussed, and it was decided that the clerk write to the Tarvin District Council complaining that the footpath leading from Stamford Bridge to Ashton had been stepped on land belonging to Mr. P. Jonn- son, and also as to the want of a plank across the brook below the mill. DEATH OF MRS. FAULKNER.—Much sympathy is expressed: f0L., the widower and family of Mrs. Anne Faulkner, wife of Mr. James Faulkner, Barrow-lane, Tarvm, who died on Thursday ilas-t week at the age of 64 years. The deceased had been in a delicate state of health for some considerable time, suffering from nervous prostration. She was a very amiable and kindly disposed person, and a regular attendant at the church services when health would permit. The funeral took place at Ashton Hayes Church on Monday afternoon, the last rites being performed by the Rev. T. J. Evans rite,,i bel n, per, (vicar of Tarvin). The chief mourners were Air. James Faulkner (widower), Messrs. James, Jcseph and Samuel Faulkner (sons), the Misses Lizzie and Maggie Faulkner (daughters), Mr. Thomas Shalicross and wife, Mr. Joseph Shall- cross and wife, Mr. Alfred Shailcross and wife, Mr. Samuel Shallcross and Mr. George Shallcross (brothers and sisters-in-law), Mr. Joseph Nixon (son-in-law), Mrs. Large (aunt), Air. Herbert Shalloross and Messrs. Joseph and Fred Charmley (nephews), Mrs. Parsonage, Miss Charmley and Miss Jessie Shallcross, Mr. Fred Johnson, etc. The coffin was covered with lovely wreaths, and great respect was shewn along the route to the church. Mr. Edgar Dutton (Chester) had charge of the funeral arrangements.

WHiTCHU HOH WILL OF MRS. NOTTINGHAM.—Probate of the will, dated July 2nd, 1897, of Airs. Saran Nottingham, of The Mount, Whitchurch, who died en March 9th, has been granted to her nephew, Mr. Samuel Wortinngton VV oruniigton, and power is reserved to grant probate to Mr. Wingfioid Dickenson. The testatLX bequeathed £ 500 each to her executors, and she appointed a. sum of £ 25,000, over which she had power of appointment under the will of her late uncle, Archibald Worthington, as to two twenty-fiftns to Francis William Bromfield, as to fiteen twenty-filths to the children of her sister, Mrs. Alice Ann Bromfield excepting Archibald W. Bromfield, as to three twenty-fifths each to Samuel W. Wort-hington and her niece, Alice Alargaret Kneeshaw, as to one twenty-fifth to James Bromfield, as to one twenty-nfth between Samuel W. Worthington and Alice Alargaret Kneeshaw and Francis William Bromfield, and her share in the residuary estate of her said uncle between her said nephew and niece, Samuel W. Worthington and Alice M. Kneeshaw. She bequeathed EI,000 each to the Rev. Arthur Smith and the Rev. Reginald Smith, £1,000 to Mary Jane Ivlawdsley, £ 5,000 to James Archibald Bromfield, 1;500 to her godson, Alfred Archibald Mawdsley, and JE500 caoh to Lucy Parker and Eliza Staines. She bettueathcd JS200 each to her cousin, the Rev. Henry Hugh Price, and to his wife, Frances Selina. Price; to Louisa Robinson Sillar and her daughter, Ada, Louisa Sillar. and BlOO each to Alary Annie Johnson and Jane Webster Taylor. Mrs. Nottingham devised The Alount and a farm and lands and all her other real estate to her nephew, Samuel Worthington Worthington, and. she left the residue of her property, which has been valued at i;5b,625 19s. 8d. gross and £42,954 5s. 5d. nett, in equal shares to him and to her niece, Alice Mar- garet Kneeshaw. I THE LATE AIRS. LA PENOTIERE.- A number of friends attended; the Church of St. Alkniund, Whiteliurch, on Thursday 16th inst., to pay a last tribute of respect to the late Mrs. La. Penotiere, widow of Lieutenant J. G. La. Pcnotiere, Royal Navy, of Roseland, Alenheniot, and Castle Dawson, co. Derry. She wa- the third daughter of the late Mr. Joseph Bcoth, of Oak Cottage, near Whitchurch. She and three sisters devoted most of their money when they came of age to the education and clothing of 40 poor children in their village. She lived to the ad- vanced age of 95, and, was laid in her father s vault in the churchyard of the church in which she was married. Her father-in-law, Captain J. Richards La. Penotiere, Royal Navy, hp.d tne honour of bringing home the despatches from Trefalgcr. The officiating clergy were the Rev. Ll. B. Vav.-drey, of Tushmgham, and tne Rev. L. Bird, curate of St. Alkmund'«. The ser- vice was choral. The principal mourners were her daughter, Miss La Penotiere, her nieces, Airs. W. Broniby and Airs. F. Nash, and her great nephew, Mr. H. B. Lee. Among those wh-o i attended the funeral were Mrs. Vawdxey, Miss Vawdrey, Miss Anna Lee, Mis- Brooke-Pechell. Air. Douglas, Colonel Lee, Dr. Gv.ynn, Dr. C. H. Gwynn, Aliss Gwynn, and Nurse Preston. The floral tributes, which were very numerous and beautiful, were sent by the following: — Miss La Penotiere, Airs. W. Broniby, "Alavjde and Muriel, M'M Gretton, Air. H. B. Lee, Airs. Harry Eccles. Airs. T. Brookes, Mrs. Vawdrey, Miss T. S. Vawdrey, Colonel and Airs. Corbet, "Olive and Sybil," Mr. and Mrs. Rose, tho MIs-os Kent, Mr. and Mrs. R. Loekett, Aliss Sybil Loekett. Sir Dudley and Lady Forwood, Canon and Airs. Atherton. Captain and lrs. Brodie Thomas. Canon and Mrs. Everingham, Air. and Urs. O' Donoughe. Air. and Mrs. Drake- CutclifFe. the Rev. C. E. Sanders, Air. and Miss Duff, M-.s Meade-Kin" Miss Gretton and Mis.? Ki?ott, From all at Hf.dnan HaU," Mrs. Bout- flower, Air. and Airs. C. Boutflower, Air. and Airs. Webber, Mrs. Higgs. Lady Lucas. Miss Malthus, Mrs. Scott. lIon. Mrs. and Mi-s Holmes a Court, Air. and: Mrs. Afavo. Miss Shorland. Dr. and Mrs. A. Prichard, Nurse: Precton. Mr. and Mrs. B. Clapp, Mary Owen, Annie Bromley, Aliss Kepler <vn$ servants at, 8, TTurlc CwiCtai.

MOLLINGTON. PARISH AFFAIRS.—On Thursday last week the annual meeting of the Parish Council was held, at which were present Alessrs. Thos. Gibbons Frost, J. A. Dodd, Wm. Davies, J. C. Walker, J. Godwin, J. Lancclotte, J. Hughes, and S. Da.vies.-Mr. Dodd had great pleasure in proposing there-election of Mf. Gibbons Frost as chairman —Air. Wm. Davies seconded the proposal, which was unani- mously carried. -Mr. Irost thanked the Council for the honour again conferred upon him, and said he would always do his utmost for the interests of the township.—Air. Dodd was again elected vice-chair- man, and Messrs. J. C. Walker and J. Lancelotte overseers for the ensuing year.—The work done by the Charity Committee was explained by Air. Walker --The proposed acquisition of land for a recreation ground and the dangerous state of the road into the village were again discussed.-fr. Dodd stated that notwithstanding the delay incurred in negotiations about the water supply question, the Chester Water ompany's main was so far laid to the Moilington side of the canal bridge.

HELSBY. I FREE CHURCH COUNCIL.—A public meet- ing was held in the Wesleyan Chapel on Monday evening, under tHe auspices of the Frodsham and District Free Church Council, the Rev. J. W. Aiold, circuit minister of the Alethodist Free Church, presiding. Addresses were delivered by the chairman, the Rev. E. Golder (Wresleyan circuit minister) and the Rev. F. J. Hadtield (Primitive Alethodist circuit minister) on Free Church work generally, the new Education and Licensing Act-s being also referred to. At the close a vote of thanks was accorded to the speakers on the proposition of Air. J. Brandreth, seconded by Mr. W. Ringrose, and a collection was taken on behalf of the Ctiurch Council expenses BOWLING CLUB.—The annual meeting of the Ijowling section (Athletic Club) was held in the Pavilion on Wednesday, Air. Jas White presiding. The election of officers resulted as follows :Captain, Mr J titi. White; sub-captain, Air. F. Stott; hon. secretary, Mr. H. Cooper committee, Aiessrs. W. Dugdale, A. Whalley, J. Brotherton, J. Potts, A. C. White and J. M. Harnaman. The question of holding a tournament among the members, proposed by Mr. Cole, was referred to the committee for con- sideration. It was resolved that in handicaps all members should score at least eleven points. It was decided that the secretary should canvass the members regarding playing matches and arrange accordingly. --+-- —-

FRODSHAM. SMALL-FOX OUTBREAK.—A case of small- pox has been notitied from a lodging-house in Ship-street, Frodsham. The patient is the child of a tramp. Both child and mother have been removed to Moore Hospital. oEWUSH MISSIONARY SER-AiONS.-On Sun- day tho Rev. Samuel Schor, a native of Jerusa- lem, preached sermons morning and evening in the pia--sli churh, on behalf of the London Jewish Missionary Society. The offertories amounted to £ 11 4s. 10d., of which £ 7 4s. lOd. goes to the society. CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT.-The second and last of tha wason's concerts given by the Frod- .;Ilaril Musical Society was held on Thursday night in the Drill Hall, under the conductorship of Air. F. M. Darby, lVlus. Bae., of Warrington. The work taken in hand was Handel s popular Seren- ata. "Acis and Galatea," the principals be.ng Miss Nellie Teggln (soprano), Air. Tiiomborough (tenor), who at tho last moment, filled the gap occasioned by the unavoidable absence of Air. Alfred. Greenwood, of Chester; and Mr. Biddulph rooie (paritone). Miss Bessie Lewis, the accom- panist of the society, presided at the piano with her usual skill. From a financial point of view the concert could scarcely bo termed successful, .nasmuch as the attendance- was disappointing. The small chorus, however, performed their part very creditably, particularly in the initial number, "Suepnerds' Chorus," and "Mourn all ye muses." Tho tenors, who, by the way, were evidently aug- mented for tho occasion, were good, and rather ovc r-balanoed the basses and altos, who, possessing a good tone, were perhaps a little weak. On the whole the concerted singing was very fair, and reflected credit on the conductor. Miss Nellie Togg;n and Mr. Biddulph Poole, who made their debut to a Frodsham audience, created a most favourable impression by the manner thev ren- dered their various items. Mr. Thornboroun-h, though labouring under the disadvantage of being .'suddenly called upon to take the work, scored a success with his artistic renderings of the tenor parts. The second portion of the programme was or a miscellaneous character. Air. Pooie received a wcll-mer;t-jd encore for "Blow, blow, thou winter wind." as did also Miss Teggin with a charming interpretation of Gounod's "Jewel Song" from "Faust. Aliss Eveline Barry proved herself an artist of no mean rank with her 'cello solos, "Adagio" (Bargiel), "Cuntabile" (Cui), "Spanish Dance" (Popper), her playing being most heartily appreciated. The Society gave two part songs, "W hen twilight dews" (Hiles) and "Good night, thou glorious Sun" (Smart). PAROCHIAL COMMITTEE.—A meeting was held on Friday evening, Mr. C. E. Linaker pre- .s.dIng.A letter was received by the clerk from the Parish Council, urging the Parochial Com- mittee to take *teps towards adequately lighting up "Bowling Alley, off '\laiI n-strcxct.Al r Siiare (Lighting Committee chairman) stated that the lighting season was now comparatively over, but that the matter would be gone into before the next lighting season.—The Inspector reported that he had removed a woman and ohild, the latter Buffering from small-pox, together with all their clothing, from the Ship-street lodging-house. All the necessary precautions had be?n taken.-The SuiveyOr submitted plans for new stables pro- posed to be erected et the Golden Lion Hotel, which were passed. He then read letters from Mr. A. J. Ashworth and Messrs. Linaker and Son (architects) with reference to the alteration to Mr. Ashworth's houses in Church street. Plans were now produced shewing the alteration made. -Mucii indignation was expressed at this manner of doing business, the alterations having been made and the building carried on before the plans had been submitted to the committee.—The Chair- man explained that it was no fault of the archi- tect, for the owner of the property gave orders for the alterations to be carried out without even consulting the architect.—The Surveyor pointed out that the building was quite in order if it was. as the owner stated, simply to be. used as a rtoro- room. On the other hand if it was intended as a bedroom it was dec dedly in opposition to the bye-laws.—A letter was read from Mr. A. J. Ash- worth. complaining of an alleged nuisance cused by the smoke from a chimney at the Jam Works, which was considered much too low Several members of the Council corroborated this state- ment. -The clerk was thereupon requested to com- municate with the proprietors of the Jam Works, and ask them to endeavour to mitigate this nuis- ance from their small chimney. !9 PARISH COUNCIL.-The firFt meeting for 1903 was held on Friday, Mr. C. E. Linaker pre- siding.—Air. Linaker was reappointed chairman, and Mr. Earlam vice-chairman.—Mr. Linaker, in thanking the members for their confidence, ex- pressed a hope that there would be good feeling and unanimity in- their transactions.-—Messrs. Linaker and Rothwell were again appointed over- seers-—The assistant overseer s salary was fixed the same as the previous year, namely, £ 65, and E15 for the collection of each sanitary rate.—Air. E. Lawless was elected a parish councillor to fill; the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr. J. B.ii-i-ow.It. was resolved that the ckrk write to tho County Council authorities pressing them to take steps towards the relaying of the south side: of Alain-street; also expressing great disappoint- mont that the work had not been carried out during tho past year.—The Chairman stated that up to the present he had been unable to obtain any statement of accounts with reference to the, affaiis of the Coronation Fcstiviti's Committee. It was he sa id, a standing disgrace to them as a body, considering the t ine that had elapsed since the "festivities took place, that no statement had been submitted He had frequently requested that; a. statement be supplied, but had been unable to obtain one.—The Clerk was instructed to write to the secretary, insisting that a. statement be, pro- duted. The Chairman explained that though at) the annual meeting of the ratepayers the clerk stated that the special sanitary rate would prob-! ably be 5d. in the L, it was now found that it; would have to be 6d. in the 2, oiniiig to a, port-on of the balance in hand having been taken as part: payniont for the fire appliances.—At the request of the Chairman, no further steps were pursuea villi regard to the election of a new member in lion of Mr. Alosely-Williams, as he had from that gentleman that he wishe d to k00p 1.11 I touch with the Council until the expiration of 11:8 tc-rm of oifics-

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MARRIAGE OF MR. A. E. TAYLOR. The wedding was solemnised at Godmanchester on Wednesday, of Air. Arthur Enfield Taylor, son of Mr. and Mra. Henry Enfield Taylor, of Grey Friars House, I liester, and Miss Olive Marjorie Tillard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Tillard. of The Holme, Godman- chester Great interest was taken in the event) and the Parish Church was crowded, many being unable to gain admission. The service was con- ducted by the Rev. H Darwin Burton, cousin of the bride, assisted by the Rev. R. Al. Tillard, uncle of the bride, and the Rev. A. Sloman, vicar of the parish. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming costume of ivory satin veiled with spotted net, and trimmed with cup lace, and a long Court train trimmed with chiffon The bridesmaids were the Misses Tillard, Edith Tillard, Laura Tillard, Muriel Bevan, Rosamund Burnaby, Tryce Beart, Veronica Robinson, and Rose Taylor. They were becomingly attired in dresses of ivory satin de chine, with boleros of point d'esprit net and lace insertion, and their hats were of a soft straw trimmed with chiffon and wreaths of green foliage. They carried handsome bouquets of La France roses and lilies of the valley, the gifts of the bride- groom, and wore brooches of pearls and olivines. Air. H. Frank Taylor acted as best man. The service was choral, and the hymns sung were The voice that breathed o'er Eden" and" 0 perfect love." After the ceremony a reception was held by the bride's mother Air. and Airs. Taylor sub- sequently left for their honeymoon, which is being spent at the Riviera and the Italian lakes. Appended is a list of the wedding presents :— TO THE BRIDE. Bridegroom to bride, diamond ring, diamond and ruby ring. pearl and diamond brooch and pearl and olivine brooch; Mr. and Mrs. Tillard, pearl necklacs; the Rev. G. and Airs, joimson, Limerick lace; Mr. and Mrs. L. Cunliffe, tea- spoons; Mr. and Airs. Hake, Sheffield plate snuffer trays; Mr. and Mrs. T. Bridges, l-ioniton lace collar; Mr. and Mrs. Bonom Carter, opal pendant; Miss E. Buckle, egg boiler; Captain A. B. Tillard, diamond ring; General Tillard, cheque; Aliss G. H. Kingcote, Welsh dresser and Persian kitten; Miss Bevan and Miss R. Bevan pair silver candle- sticks; Mrs. Bosworth, hand-made lace; Miss Elsie Thompson, Irish linen teacloth; tho Rev. C. and Mrs. Thornton, Duesbury. handkerv hief sachet; Alessrs. A. and T. Tillard, Limerick lace; Miss Afóhe, mats; Miss Baumgartner, cheque; the Lord Bishop of Islington and Mrs. Turner, silver salt cellars; Mr. and Mrs. Dymoke Green, tortoiseshell tea caddy; Miss Alable Antrobus. Sheffield plate oandlesticks; Mrs. Stables, silver blotter; Mrs. Doveton, nightgown case; the Misses Mildred and Aluriel Humiybun, brass trivet; Mr. A. and Miss M. Bonham Carter, old chair; Aliss Tanner, tor- toieeshell-backed brushes and combs; Mr. Ross 'Tillard, fox-terr-er; the Rev. A. and Mrs. Foyster, silver teapot, sugar basin and cream jug; Air. and Mrs. Knight, Mr. and Mrs. Lavender, Mr. and Airs. Bonhill silver salt cellars; the Misses Lizzie, Nelly, Emily, Bella and Mr. Arthur Knight, paper knife; the Hon. Mrs. Bonham Carter, cheque; Mr. and Airs. Robert Taylor, diamond and pearl pendant; Mr. and LNirs. L. G. Bonham Carter, j enamel pendant; Mrs. Hibbert, silver bon-bon, dishes; Kenneth, Hilda, Harold and Phillip Foy- ster. siver teaspoons; the Rev. R. M. and Mrs. T'illard salad bowl and flower vases; Mrs. Sydney W lliiums, rose bowls; Mr. R. Bonham Carter, old Spanish gold and coral rosary; Dr. and Mrs. j J amos, Ramequin case holders; Mr. and Airs W. J Hunnybun, silver vase; Colonel and Airs. C. Lin- ton, silver date frame; Mr. and Airs. De la Pryme, I muffineers; tile. Misses E. Bevan, toast rack; Mr. I and Mrs. R. Lindsell. teaspoon;; the Rev. and I Mrs. Sloman, Mrs. and Miss Penrose, old copper, um; the Hon. Mrs. Mostyn, flower bowls; Mr. and Airs. C. T-llard, Chinese embroidered silk; Mr. T. and the Misses Tillard, Alalteio lat e collar; Coulson, Emma, Mary and Rose, dessert service. Miss Thompson, fire screen; Airs. Biuni- gartner and Mrs. F. Beart, entree and breakfast dishes; Miss G. Baumgartner, picture; Air. and Mrs. Ernest Bevan, coffee pot; Airs, and Miss Maule, silver specimen va-^es; the Rev. Darwin and Mrs. Burton. prints; Mr. and Mrs. Somerset Charrington, silver sugar basin; Miss A, Bonnam Carter, cheque; Jane and Ro-e, luncheon tray; the Misses M. and E. U ttcrton, silver pots and ferns; Miss Baird Johnston, cheque; Mr. 0. H. Thompson, silk shawl; Mrs. Wetherel, photo frame; -U.ss Newell, pair old bra-s candlesticks and Bedford lace handkerchief; Mr. Edgar Taylor. two diamond brooches; Lad.es' Hockey Club. leather blotting book and paper case; Lieut. Colonel H. Doveton, cream jug; Aliss A. De-shorou-h silver photo frame; Mrs. Char- rington, pearl pendant; Major and Mrs Rooper, picture; the Rev. H. T. and Mrs. Burnaby and the Misses Burnaby, ostrich feather fan Air. W. Smith, enamel casket; Air. and Mrs. Cyril Bevan, "The Rubaiyat of Omar Kliavyzuii"; Mrs Frank Taylor, dessert knives and forks; Miss F. Tanner, coffee set and tray; Air. P. Baumgartner, lamp; Mr. and Airs. H. C. Taylor, pearl and dia- mond ring; the Rev. F. E. and Mrs. Vtterton, I Japanese coffee cups; Mr. and Airs. W. Boart, Chinese silver models; Mrs. Dixey, lace tie; Mr. and Mrs. James Marshall, card case; Mr. Arthur Foyster, mustard and pepper pots; Mr. L:onel Foy.-ter, cup and saucer; Colonel and Mrs. Horer, silver rose bowl; C-aptain and Airs. Lyell, picture; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nicholson bracket; Sir Arthur and Lady Marshall, sligar sifter; Miss AIaishh.ll, parasol; Mr. and Mrs. "Gerald Hunny- bun, gilver and cut-glass scent bottle; General Baumgartner, silver tea caddy; Mr. R. T. Crowther, silver chain PUTS"; Mr. Rust, rose bowl; the Rev. H. T. and Airs. Miles, silver candlesticks; Mrs. Hugh Bonham Carter, fan; I Brock, silver photo frame; Airs. Lucas, sofa! cushion; Miss M. Wilkinson, silver photo frame; the Rev. A. T. and Miss Scott, silver mustard, pot; Miss Scott and Air. C. G. Scott, silver pepper pot; Mr. and Mrs. Desborough, flower pot and stand; Mr. and Mrs. H. Bonham Carter, cheque; Mrs. John Scllar, silver ink pot; Air. and Mrs. Montague Maule, copper tray; Archdeacon andi Airs. Y csey, a bookstand; Air. and Airs. David Vescy, tooled leather jewel case; Mrs. Stock, salt cellars; Lady Stephen, early morning tea set and trays; Mrs. James, two candlesticks and trays; Miss Margaret Tillard, vase; Mr. and Mrs. Bow- man. screen; Aliss J. Hunnybun, lace handker-1 chief; Lady Francs Cecil, enamel pend- ant; Mr. and Air?. H. Heap, letter J box; Alisr; Cory, silver and glass salts bottle; Mr. Kirk-Smith, cut glass and silver bottles; Miss J. Kirk-Smith, silver photo frame; Miss E. Stapleton, amethyst brooch; E. Carter, A. Bright. E. Custance and A. Alaule, tea- 1 pot and stand; Air. and Airs. Chadwych Healey, ribbon work box; Aliss Atkinson, bed spread Miss Burke, work bag; the Misses Tillard and Messrs E. R., P. H., and J Tillard, gold watch; Mr. and Mrs. T. Fowler and Miss Violet Fowler, claret jug; Miss Elsie Baumgartner, handmade lace collar; Mr. P. E. T Hard, old silver bread basket and cheque; Air. and Mrs. Gardiner, copper hot water jug; the Rev. Dr. and Airs. Banks, silver afternoon tea kn Ives the Misses M. and E. Royds, pair of antique brass candlesticks; Air. and Airs. J. Tillard, pair of cut-glass dishes; Mr. Alfred Bonham Carter, silver salver; Miss Al. Thornton Deusbury, silver penholder; Airs. Cioote, rest fer carvers; Miss Baddelev, copper frame; Lady Yatton, pearl and enamel watch; the Rev. J. and Mrs. Pycotk, vase; Mr. and Mrs. Mowbray Charrington, sofa cushion; Mr. and Mrs. C. B Alargetts silver cream jug; Miss Esme I Bonham Carter, handkerchief sachet Aliss Phyllis Royds. d'oyleys Mrs. Wright, pair of vases; Airs, Linton. silver tea. caddy; Airs. Carles and the Misses Haores, silver box; Aliss Nicholson, Japanese sachet; Yice-Admiral and Airs. Claude Buckle, old willow pattern dish and plates; the Earl of Sandwich, tortoiseshell and silver paper knife; Alajor and Airs. H Bonham Carter, vase; Mr. Arthur and Miss A. G. Sputney, Cloisonne, enamel inkstand; Air. Jack T Uaid silver matchbox the Rev. F. G. and Mrs. Walker, etching; Miss L Eveleigh, water-colour drawing; tho Rev. B. and Airs. Cane. Norwegian poached egg spoon; th" Misses Dorothea and Rosamund Stephen, "In Alemoriam"' (Tennyson); Airs, and the Misses Wise, silver napkin rings; Air. and Mrs. T. Cooper, Hue Liberty vase; Mr. and Mrs. George Watson. Jane A lISten s works; the Rev. L. and Mrs. Thorold. old silver punch ladle; Mrs. Ca.stle. photos; Alembors of the Godmanchester Branch of the Alothers' Union, silver and leather blott'ng book and inkpot; Miss Haycll Fletcher cut-glass and silver box; Miss Alegson. worked table centre; Miss Gandv, three Worcester jugs; Mr. Norman Bonham Carter, silver sugar basin; Airs. Browning, cushion Alessrs. G. and F. Bon- ham Carter, picture; Aliss Thomas, two vases with wrought iron stand i; Mrs. Cray Sellar. pair of cnamc l hatpins: All's. Ray. handkerchief sachet; Mr. and Mrs. Butler and family, clock, "Ever Ready"; Miss Scott. Shelley's pocmj; Captain set. of forks; Miss R:ohtcr, lace handkerchief; hs. Suter, photo frame; Mrs. Bush, Indian tea tablecloth; Colonel and Mrs. Bowers, cut-glass and silver vases; Mr. and Mrs. Harrison, silver frame; Mr. Charles Baumgartner, cheque; Airs. Grazebrook, um- brella. TO THE BRIDEGROOM. Bride to bridegroom, gold sovereign purse pearl pin, signet ring; Air. and Airs. Enfield Taylor, glass, silver and household linen; the Rev. 1'. Robinson, watch; Miss E. A. G lbertson, silver I tea service; Mr. K. R. Cobb. card tahl; Mr. and Airs. C. W. Green, breakfast, tea, and toffro services; Air. Frank Taylor, piano and cheque; Mr. Edsrar Taylor, cheque; Lieut. F. Alarten, R.N., old oak chest; Air. and Airs. H C. Taylor, 'I cheque; Mr. D. Gray, dish and spoon; Air. and Mrs. Robert Taylor. table silver; Alr.«JI. Frank Taylor, cheque; the. Rev. F. e.nd Airs. Robmson, household linen Mrs. and Miss B. Goldie, dinner service- Mr N. DavI dso?l, Mother; Mns Marten and Lieut. G. Ma!tbv. R.N., dish heater. Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Taylor, fish knives and forks; Mr and Mrs. John Taylor, s.dver tea service; Mr ?nd Mrs Ernest Marten, s.x o!d p?nts: Mr. and Mrs. Bates, mirror: Mr and Mr?.G M. Alarten, G?ndfathfr clo:k; Nort Piit-nii. drawim;; Mr. J. D. CQsel1, salt cellars; Mr. and Mr? C J. Robinson, dressing case; Mr. and Mrs. R Potts, old prints: Mr. and Airs. J. R. Thomson silver card trav Miss Gertrude Lawrance. paper j knife; Air E. Kent. drawing; Miss Ethel F. Tay- lor, screen; Air. C. H. Bervers, silver sugar dredger; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gape, Chippendale table; the Lady Eburv, clock; Offio Ills and European employes on Kolar (-old Field, cheque Miss Fisher, =ilver bowl; employes of Sandyc roft l Foundry, clock Captain and Airs. Duddmg. silver vase; Miss Quita Taylor, silver frame; Staff ot Alessrs. John Tavlor and Sons, silver soup tureen; Staff of Mr. II. E. Taylor's office, inkstand Super- intendents in employment, of Alessrs. John Tavlor and Son on Kolar Gold Field, silver salver: Capt. A. J. de Lobrinere, cigar trav; Messrs. Flockton and Tomnkin, cutlery Mrs. H. P. Cobb, picture; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cobb. cut-glass spirit, bottles; Mr. anrl Airs. A. J. Hughes. silver match stand; Mr. and His. II.- C of tcleg'^nh forms; Mrs. Dixon, silver bread fork; Sir John and Lady Lambert, silver sauce boat; tho Rev. G. and Mrs. Glossop Sheraton spirit case; Mrs. and Miss Dynocke Green, ivory paper knife; the ser- vants at Highclere, silver sugar basin Air. E. N. Wix, silver sauce boats; Mr. G. J. JfppS, silver vases; Mr. E. M. Linton, silver vases; Mr. H. G. Richards, cigars; Mr. G. E. Becknell, cloc k; Mr. Rowland Fielding, silver sugar basin; Mr. and Airs. Rate, silver punch ladle; Mrs. Tillard. Gadshill Edition of Dickens's work?; Miss Tillard and Aliss Edith Tillard visitors' book; Miss Laura Tillard, water-colour drawings; Members of St. Alban's Hockey Club, silver cigarette box; Miss N. Jack-on, flower vases; Miss Veronica IRobin- son, china ornaments; Master M. and Miss A. Robimon, flower vases.

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DISTRICT COUNCILS. CHESTER RURAL. The annual meeting of this authority was newl on. Saturday for the purpose of electing officers and committees for the ensuing year. Mr. B. C. Roberts presided, in the absence of the regular chairman (Mr. R. T. Richardson), over a gcod attendance of members. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr. J. Hartshorn proposed the re-elecuon ot Mr. R. T. Richardson as chairman for the ensuing year. Mr. Richardson, he said, had been their chairman since the formation of the Council, and he had discharged his duties to the satisfaction of every individual member. He would be sorry to see him vacate the chair, and hoped the Council would not be divided, but would unanimously vote Mr. Richardson to the position which he had always occupied with grace and dignity.—Mr. J. Pover seconded, and bore testimony to the able way in which Mr. Richard- son had discharged his duties as chairman of the Council.—Mr. Rowe Morris said although Mr. Richardson had served them well-and no one had a greater respect for that gentleman than he had—yet he thought there were other mom- bers of the Council who ought to havo the post, if there was any honour attached to it. He thought the honour ought to go round the Council to a certain extent. He spoke in no disrespect to Mr. Richardson, but he wished to propose the election of Mr. E. Dean. Mr. Dean had been a member of the Council since its formation, and had been a member of the West Broxton High- [ way Board for a great many years, and he could safeiy say that there was no member of the Council who had done his duty better than Mr. Dean.—Mr. Cooksc-n seconded the resolution.—Mr. C. E. Linaker supported the original motion, and said ho did not think it was quite a graceful thing to depose Mr. Richardson until the three years for which they were all elected had expired. He said that with all due respect to Mr. Dean, for whom he had the greatest respect.—On the amendment being put it was defeated by ten votes to eight, and Mr. Richardson was then unanimously elect,ed.On the motion of Mr. C. E. Linaker, seoonded by Mr. J. Piokering, Mr. E. Dfcan was again elected vice-chairman. ANNUAL ESTIMATES. I The Clerk (Mr. W. Turnock) submitted his estimates for the ensuing year, together with the actual expenditure last year, a? foLows:—Manual labour-la.st year's expenditure £ 730 93. 2d., estimate £ 730; team labour-exp-eiidituro £ 335 12s. lid., estimate £ 336; materlal,expeiidittiro £ 1,380 2s. 3d., estimate £ 1,380; tradesmen's bills —expenditure L76 16s. 6d., e:-timate £ 77; salaries—expenditure £ 138 12s. ld., estimate £ 139 improvements—expenditure JS49, estimate JE200. The total expenditure, on highways last year was £ 2,750 9s. 6d., and the estimate for the ensuing year was £ 2,900. The total actual expenditure for sanitary purposes was £ 3,054 6s. 3d., againlst an estimate of E3,052, and this year's estimate was £3,313. The receipts last year came to £ 6531 2s. 10d., leaving a nett expenditure of £ 2,363 3s. 5d. He estimated the receipts during the coming year to be £ 670. A sum of £ 2.643 was left to be provided, for which a. rate of 7d. in the £ would be required. It was possible, however, to meet the estimates with a sixpenny rate if the Council was content to reduce the working balance.—On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. C. E. Linaker, tho estimates were adopted, and it was decided to levy a rate of sixpence in the pound. HOOLE UHBAN. A UNANIMOUS COUNCIL. I ine annual meeting of the Hoolo Urban Dis. trict Council was held on Monday evening at Hoole. There were present Mr. T. B. Richardson (chairman), Dr. Lewis A. Williams, and Messrs. W. Williams, A. Watts, W. J. Croydon, T. Woollam. W. E. Phillips. G. Dobson, A. L. Wil- liams. E. Mealing, J. T. Ball, R. Pinnington. with the clerk (Mr. A. E. Caldecntt), the medical officer (Dr. Butt), and the inspector of nuisances (Mr. C. Atkin). Mr. A. L. Williams sa d twelve months ago ho had the privilege of proposing the present vice chairman to that position. He now had tho proud privilege of proposing Mr. William Williams a.s chairman of tho Council, a posit.on which Mr. Richardson had honourably filled It required no words of his to recommend Mr Williams They must all have been impressed with the earnest desire he manifested to do his best for the interests of the district. Mr. J. T. Ball, as senior member of the Board, had much pleasure in seconding. Mr. W. E. Phillips rose to support the motion. His pleamre was enhanced by tho fact that not only would the members of the Council but the whole of the electors of Hoole, be uin nimons voting for Mr. WilFams. especially tk l&flief. (Laughter.) Mr. Y\ illiams had attended 21 mt-I ings out. of 21, and more than that he had been most practical, painstaking and oautious. Some- times a committee h:;d had to stay an hour longer because of the cautiousness of Mr. Williams, so that rlteir clever critics outside should not have a loophole for a look in. Mr. Williams had also been I a very large-hearted man. His heart- was as big j as his body He had particular pleasure in sup- porting the proposition, because the la-t resolution that lie ever hoped to move-for in future he had no intent'on of moving any more—was an impor- tant motion, a motion which concerned the whole of Hoole, its welfare or its detriment., a thing without which they coulrl not proceed. He re- ferred to the widenincr of the bridge. He had not forgotten that Mr. Williams had seoonded that motion in a practical speech. That speech had brought about a splendid conference at the Town Hal!, and CC matter gcus on it no-.v within mea-surable distance of being done. It was a mournful reflection that he stood there as father of the Council. (Mr. Ball: I beg your par- j don, Mr. Phillips, ycfli are not). It was a mount- ful reflection that so many had gone to that lajid whore there was no strife of Councils, nor never j would be. He, should stand by his la.st resolution. He would never risk another, but it would be his pleasure to listen to that eloquence which wan1 coming ;n from without, and to criticise. Mr. W. WiH ams was declared unanimously; elected chairman. In reply, he thanked the Council very heartily for the honour they had done bim. He could not respond to the many kind things that had been said. He would not bav,) accepted it so willingly had he not counted on the j co operation of the Council. He hoprd their; deliberations would be of benefit to the district* Mr. W. J. Croydon proposed that Mr. Waits I be elected vice-chairman. He had been a most at. tentive member, and he had done good Vicrk, especially on the Finance Committee. Mr. T. Woollam seconded, and the proposition was unanimously carried.—Mr.. Watts briefly Ranked the Council. j A vote of thanks to Mr. T. B. Richardson for his services as chairman was propdsed by MI. T. Woollam, who said they had had an ide-a} char- man. t Mr. W. E. Phillips seconded, Mr. Croydon tap-, ported, and it was unanimonsly accorded. Mr. Richardson, in reply, congratulated tho chairman on his appointment, and trusted he would have year of office. His special thanks were due to the clerk for the assistance he had oftentimes rendrred. There had been a great amount, of work during the past year, and he had called upon Mr. Caldrcutt many times, but had always received from him (ourtesy, kindness and attention. He ntioned the surveyor and Mr. Atkin, who had attended to the business in a i praiseworthy manner. I COUNCIL AT CHURCH. The Clerk read a letter from the. Rev. F. Ander son, vicar of All Saints', Hoole. inviting tij,- Council to attend divine service on Sunday morn- ing next. The Lord Bishop had promised to preach. It was decided, on the proposition of the Cltaii- niaii. that the vicar's invitation be accepted. j NESTON AND PARKGATE. 1 1110 first meeting of the new Council wa Ldd at the Neston Town Hall on Monday evening, iiw members present being Colonel LJoyd, Met*a. W. Fryer, H. T. Gill, T. J. Gleave, J. Pemberton, J. Platt, R-. Scott, H. Springman, P. N. Stone, T. Tozer, J. \\oodward, J. Percival Ganion (law clork). Senior (6urveyor), and W. Tranter (coi lector). ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. TAlnOK.S VCMfY SUGGESTED. Colonel Lloyd, in bidding a welcome to the new members (Messrs. Fryer, tvott, Springman and, Stone), said that. during the thirty years he had serv ed on the Local Board and District Council he had never felt more pleasure in greeting the new members than on this occasion. The large ber of votes polled reflected credit on the rate, payers, showing that they took a proper interest in the work of the Counc.l, and he was pleased that they had shewn such an emphatic approval of the I E te clia,rinan, He proposed that Mr. Pem- berton should bo re-elected chairman. Mr. Woodward said that as one of the sen Kit members of the Council he had six times taken part. in tho election of a chairman, but throughout the existence of the Local Board and District Count il only four individuals had served a.4 ehar- man. He thought it was desirable that they sh{;.uJd have a change. 31r. Gleave, in seconding Colonel Lloyd's pro- position, considered that they would bo voicing the opinion of the district by electing Mr. Pemberton. Mr. Woodward afterwards proposed Mr. Platt. a-s chairman. Mr. T ozor seconded. Mr. Piatt, however. declined to b < nominated. Mr. Woodward said that if after their long ex- perience there was no one fitted for tire office but Mr. Pemberton, they had better engage oue of Lewis's dummies. Mr. Gill supported Colonel Lloyd's mo'.ic-n. wh:ch was afterwards unanimously carried. Mr. Woodward said he had nothing against Mr. Fenibcrton beyond the fact that he considered that a change of chairman 0: casionally was desirable. Mr. Pemberton, in taking the chair, thanked :,1; Council for the honour they had done him, and expressed his gratification at the interest taken by the ratepayers in the recent election, which shewed they wera fully awalic to the value of Jo-cal government. Mr. Woodward stated that he whhed to publicly deny a rumour ot which much capital was made during the recent election, to the effect that he was running three of the candidates with a view to being himself made chairman. There was | luttly no truth in tha statement, for lie had never had the slightest desire for the effice. Colonel Lloyd was afterwards unanimously el^ctcd vice-chairman, on the motion of Mr. Pon- berion, seconded by Mr. Piatt and the chairmen, of committees were unanimously elected 3." fel low#:—Roa-cts: Mr. J. Woodward, pro-posed by Mr. H. T. Gill a.nd seconded by Mr. T. Torer Finance: Mr. T. J. Gleave proposed by Mr. H. T. Gin. seconded by Mr. T. Tozer Health; JJi. H. T. G H. proposed by Mr. T. Tozer, seconded by Mr. J. Woodward. Water: Mr. J. Phtt, pro posed by the Chairman, seconded by Mr. J. V. cjd- ward. Colonel Lloyd was m-rJcc-tod as the Count. representative on the Wirral Joint Hospital Board. The Council afterwards resolved themselves iolo committee, no public business being transacted i-e- yciid parsing the plans of nine, six-roomed ou- tages to be built for Mr. J. Kameen in R&by-:<;? d, and y "l-i.l:.¡ d cottages to- be built for .j's ,1. v'-J u read, adiohmg ?h? L ?'. d C!?n. Tb? H('ndanœs by members dnnng the !?"i: year were read out by the Clerk a. loiiovm — Twenty five meetings: Mr. H. T. 25, Mr. T. J. Gleave 24. Colonel Lloyd 21, Mr J. Pemberion 20, Mr. J. Woodward 19. Mr. J. Plat*. 16, Mr. W. I Gray 11. Mr. W. Pritchard 10. Mr. W. Jont v J, Mr. W. Wbincray 2, Dr. Yeoman 4. I WIRRAL RURAL. The annual meeting was held on Monday, Mr. William Knowles presided at the outset.—Mr. Knowles proposed the re-election of Mr. Dav ies tu the chairmanship of the Couneil for the ensuing year. In the position he did not bclieve the3, mtike n. change for the better. lr. Davlpg thoroughly understood the business of the Council. (Hear, hear).—Mr. Price seconded, and Messrs. La*i",i.Ji) and Robin the was carried with applausive uc:.ninaty.— Mr. Davies resumed his accustomed sea; in the chair, and proposed that Mr. Latham be ro-i locted to tliii vice-chair.—Mr. Tuiton seconded, Mr. Kuowfi9 supported, and the resolution was carried.—-Jrta Highways and Finance Committees, which ccnsisfe of all the members of the ix^mcil, vrcra appointed, and Mr. W. II. Churton and Mr. Thomas Davies were re-appoinu-d to ihe offices of law clerk and surveyor respectively -to the Highways Committee, for the en-'uing year,—■ Messrs. Turton. Latham, Knowles, and Robin were reappointed the Council's t> p ntatives on the Wirral Joint Hospital Board, upon whichjtho chairman serves ex-officio. Mr. Lodsom moved -N il. iii0ve j that Mr. Kitchen take the place ot Yir. Ivnowlea on the Board, and complained that lb-wail, which is the most important township in t Iit- diMrict, has no direct representation on the authority under notice. Mr. Knowles promptly otiered to stand down in favour of Mr. Kitchen, but the, mover and seconder of his name would not consent to this course, and the matter ended in Mr. Ledsom indignantly leaving tfie room. The tender of Messrs. Thomas and Sen, of Oxton, for the carrying out of the Fender Valley sewerage work?, wa.s signed, and it was understood that the work will be proceeded wi:b forthwith. WHITCHURCH. The annual meeting was held on Monday.—Mr. \V. Ledsham was unanimously re-ele; t<'d chair- man, and Mr. Thompson was subsequently elected vioe-chahman—The estimates were sub.tiLtied, •shewing the expenditure at £5.577 10s lOd and tho receipts at £ 2,S0i 8s. The .usual rat<j of 2s. 8d. in the £ on assessable value of (less irrecoverable*) would amount to £ 2,700, and tills would leave a. margin of £ 25 17s. 2d.—The Chairman., in moving the adoption, remarked that the Council had every reason to congratulate them- selves oil. tits fact that iii, spitc, of numerous Im- provements they were able to keep the rates so low, more "rK)?ially when they reacted aat ?t now Inchtd?d ?d. in the £ Libntly rate ?nd 2d. f; the £ Joint. Cemetery Board contribution-—Tho rate was adopted.—A discussion took place a-V'to tho small-pox casp, and Dr. Gcpp (medical officer of health) said that, as the workhouse was now closed agarnst. them it would be ocst to provjckj for an emergency by arranging for a tent to ho despatched at the shortest not Ice. on rece pt of a wire, and to decide as to tlie site on which St would be placed.—It was decided to adept this course.—Mr. Maddocks (ft new member of Iho Council) said ;lft.f. if his landlord (Mr. Brownlow Tower) had no objection the Council could hasra one of his fields at. Hadloy for the purpo--t,The Council considered an application from Mr. Sitow- don, surveyor and sanitary inspector, for an in- crease of £10 a year in salary.—It was decided to postpone the matter for twelve months.

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NESTON. I SMART RAILWAY FIRE BRIGADE.-On riday evening a. fire broke out in the bakehouse attached to Mr. Henr-v Delamore's shop m High- street, Neston. An alarm was at once given, but owing to defective appliances the arrangements for extinguishing fires in Neston are practically 1?X and as the 00ntents and sur'oundint- of ithue bakehouse are naturally extremely dry and iiiflainmablc,, there would probably have been a serious vonilagration h-ad not the Neston and Park- gate Station (G.C.R.) Fire Brigade come to the ic»<ue. wora was conveyed to Mr. F. H. Waite, the station master, who acts as inspector of the brigade. and within ten minut-es of the receipt of the information Firemen H. Henshaw and G. Inackwray had been summoned from their respec- tive dwell-ngs, and in company with Engineer J. Pyke were, under Mr. Wake's direction, buily engaged in subjugating the flames. They were fortunately able to connect the station hose witn the public main, and owing to this fact and to tie well-directed efforts of the party the outbreak was quickly got under, and the damage was almost entirely confined to the furniture of the bakehouse, The value of even a small brigade, when properly trained, equ.pped and oiffcjrecf was cleariy shewn ■Uwmg to their regular drill under Mr. Waite, the brigade have the hose playing upon any given spot at the station within 25 seconds of receiving the alarm.