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PUBLIC NOTICE. THE "SIXTI prrII ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPAN Y OF NEW YORK. RICHARD A. McCURDY, President. The Sixtieth Annual Report of the MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK for the year 1902 shews that it is not only the LARGEST LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE WORLD, but also that the BENEFITS obtained by its Policy holders are UN- RIVALLEI). The favour in which the Company is held is shewn by the enormous business which it is able to attract without any increase in the ratio of expenses to income. The PREMIUM Income for 1902 was £ 10,800,397, an increase of zL869,214 for the year. The INTEREST Income was £ 3,0^0,546, an increase of £ 202,478. And the TOTAL INCOME was E15,149,791, an increase of £ 880,948. The TOTAL FUNDS on December 31st, 1902, were £ 78,089,283, an increase on the year of 16,113,507, and the SURPLUS OF ASSETS over all Liabilities was £ 13,991,627, an increase of 91,016,970. THE MUTUAL OF NEW YORK has been at work in the United Kingdom for some sixteen years, and has obtained so firm a hold on the public, owing to its simple conditions and prompt payment of claims, that the BRITISH BRANCH is MUCH LARGER than the MAJORITY OF BRITISH COMPANIES. In 1902 2,195 new British Policies were issued assuring i: 1,416,734 at new premiums of 978,031. A further sum of I £35,888 was received for the grant of annuities. THE BRITISH PREMIUM IJSCOME, ex- cluding annuities, was £ 598,630. THE MUTUAL makes a great feature of in- vestment policies, and its favourable terms and abundant security have attracted to it the patronage of the wealthy classes. During the past four years the Company has issued from the London Off ice seven Policies for £ 20,<XHt each, one for £ 25,000, one for £ 50,000, and three for 1-05,000 and upwards. But LARGE OPERATIONS, however gratify- ing they may be as evidence of public confidence, are the LEAST IMPORTANT features of THE MUTUAL OF NEW YORK. As the business is conducted solely in the interest of the Policy holders—there are no sliareliolders-tlie DOMIN- ATING aim of the management is to secure the BEST POSSIBLE RESULTS FOR POLICY HOLDERS. The report for 1902 contains many examples of British Policies on the 15-year Distribution plan which have matured during the past year. Under some of these policies the assured are now receiving A RETURN of the whole of their premiums, IMPROVED AT 3 and 31 PER CENT. COMPOUND INTEREST. They have thus obtained their life insurance FOR NOTHING, and have received all their capital back with MORE INTEREST than they could have obtained on the best Stock Exchange securities. The figures relating to these policies- -which are a few examples out of numerous cases equally as good-are contained in the Annual Report, a copy of which will be forwarded on application to the HEAD OFFICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM 16, 17 & 18, CORNHILL, LONDON, E.C., D. C. HALDEMAN, General Manager. 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I WELSH EDUCATION PROBLEM.
WELSH EDUCATION PROBLEM. lore than local interest has been centred in an attempted bargain between representa- tives of the National Schools in the Diocese of St. Asaph and the Welsh County Councils Committee. The air was full of rumours and speculations as to the nature of the approach- ing agreement, and much natural anxiety was aroused. We publish to-day the text of the Churchmen's requirements and the answers, together with the important decision of the Diocesan assembly that there is no hope of arriving at a satisfactory solution of the various points at issue. Thus ends, we suppose, a remarkable proposal to suit a law of the land to local administration purposes. The earlier proposals arc not disclosed, but the final memorandum of the Diocesan schools representatives reveals a strong effort to secure daily systematic annually tested religious instruction in all the elementary schools, and facilities for denominational religious teaching on one day a week in pro- vided, and on two days a week in non- provided schools." The Diocese, according to a letter written by the Bishop of St. Asaph to Thursday's Times," was prepared to make large concessions to achieve this great result. The Churchmen were willing that as an experiment for three years each Voluntary school should continue a non-provided school, and they asked that a syllabus of religious instruction, on the lines of the London syllabus, be taught in pro- vided schools on four days in the week and in non-provided schools on three days a week ? and that facilities for unrestricted religious teaching should be given on one day a week in provided schools, and on two days a week in non-provided schools. Another proposal advanced by the supporters of the Voluntary schools was that the incumbent of the parish and persons nominated by the trustees be allowed to say prayers and take part in the religious instruction in non-provided schools. They further suggested an annual examina- tion in religion in every school, and in non-provided schools a special examination by a Diocesan Association inspector in un- restricted religious instruction. The repre-! sentatives of the County Councils, for their part, were prepared to advocate the complete acceptance of these proposals as to provision for religious instruction in all schools and for special facilities for Church children, but they could not see their way to confer special 'priyileges upon the ministers of any one denomination in schools maintained out of the funds contributed by persons of all denominations. There were other proposals as to the appointment of teachers and repairs with regard to which the Committee made stipulations. It is gratifying to know that the corres- pondence has been carried through in a spirit of conciliation worthy of the subject, an honest desire being evinced on both sides to arrive at an amicable basis for the operation of the Act. The result shews that it was a vain hope, but it also reveals a pleasing and notless surprising willingness on the part of the County Councils representatives to concede much in the matter of religious instruction. On this point the Bishop observes :—" In Wales* a stronghold of secularism in Board Schools since 1870, the offer of such a concession registers a substantial and unexpected gain for the course of religious education, and, although modifications of our proposals have been required which we are not able to accept, the fact remains that these large concessions have been offered, and I believe the fact will help to secure in the near future greater union and co-operation in the working of our elementary schools." Yet we think the step which has been taken is one of questionable wisdom, and that it were more advantageous not to say safer policy to abide by the terms of the Act. The situation at Hawarden is a striking example of the dire conditions which may follow further parley and delay of the administration of the measure. In this populous parish the closing of the eight parochial schools is threatened, and the responsibility of such a step will rest upon I the Flintshire County Authority, whose singular attitude regarding the Education Act II is familiar to our readers.
LOCAL & GENERAL NOTES.
LOCAL & GENERAL NOTES. There is every reason to anticipate a successful Race mseting next week. The abandonment, or, rather shall we say, postponement, of the Royal visit is a keen disappointment, but the sport-loving public of Lancashire and the Midlands, to whom the Cup is one of the events of the year, may be relied on to come here in their thousands. One of our representatives had the pleasure of inspect- ing the. arrangement3 at the Grand Stand on Thursday afternoon, under the guidance of the genial managing director (Mr. J. J. Cunnah). Everything is spick and span, and nothing, as in previous years, has been spared to add to the com- fort. of visitors. In previous years some crushing has been ex- perienced when people have been-leaving Tatter- sail's Ring for the Paddock. To obviate this in- convenience the number of gates has been increased from two to four, and this, it is. thought. will meet the difficulty. The steps of the Dee Stand were beginning to shew marked signs of wear, and they have been thoroughly repaired, while the railings round the rings, the semaphore and the. judge's box have been painted with white enamel. The Chester meeting has always borne a good name for its up-to-date arrangements, and the management are thoroughly alivo to the import- anca of maintaining their reputation. With this view they have introduced an improvement this year that. cannot fail to be appreciated by the public. In addition to the numbers of the horses and the names of the jockeys being shewn on the semaphore, the stations drawn by the horses will be indicated on the board by numbers coloured orange. Another little improvement will be that each attendant of a horse will wear in the pad- dock an armlet bearing the name of the race for which the animal is entered, the distance of the race, tho name of the jockey, and the position the animal has drawn in the race. This is a patent taken out by the Paddock Badge Syndicate Com- pany, and it was found to work well at Lincoln this year, where it was tried for the first time. As for the course, it was never in better con- dition. At the beginning of the week the turf was dry and hard, but tho welcome rain of Wed- nesday and Thursday has done incalculable good. It may be added that the usual open-air service will be held in the Paddock on Sunday morning, when the men of the Depot Regiment, the 1st C. and C.R G.A.V. and the 2nd V.B.C.R. will attend with their bands. Among those who have booked seats on the County and Grand Stands for next week are the Duke of Westminster, Lord Mostyn, Lord Kenycn, Lord Trevor, Lord Arthur Grosvenor, the Hon. Cecil T. Parker, Major-General Hallam Parr, Colonel Wilford N. LLoyd, Mr. Robert Yerburgh, M.P., General Mostyn, Colonel Lascelles, Colonel Bulkeley, Colonel Om-manney, Mr. S. H. Sandbach, Mr. B. C. Roberts, Mrs. Park-Yates, Mr. Gordon Houghton, Mr. St. John Charlton, Mr. Charlton Parr, Captain Higson, Mr. H. D. Trelawny, Mr. C. Bower Ismay, Captain Featherstonhaugh, and many others. Mr. Thomas Smith, of Blacon Pcint, has aga.in been distinguishing himself with his Clydesdales. At the Ayrshire Agricultural Show, this week, he shewed a yearling filly. which took the first prize in her clas, and won the Derby sweepstake. In the class for two-year-old fillies Mr. Smith secured another premier award, and he captured a first and second in the three-year-old filly class, while he repeated the latter performance in the class for yeld mares. The latter pair were successful in the class for a. pair of agricultural horses. Royal Ruby, bred at Blacon, won the championship for the best female Clydesdale in the show. It may be mentioned that last year this animal won the championship cup at Ayr; the championship prize at the Royal Show at Carlisle, and the champion- ship cup at the Highland Society's Show at Aber- deen. This is a performance that will take some beating. As a breeder andl"udge*of shire hordes, the late Mr. W. Parker, of Great Stanney Hall, whose death is so generally deplored, had few equals in this part of the country. It is interesting to note that a portrait of the celebrated shire mare Stanney Commotion," which was bred by Mr. Parker, occupies a place of honcur in the new Encyclopaedia Britannica. "Stanney Commo- tion" won the first prize at the Royal Agricul- tural Society's Show at York in 1900, and gained a valuable award at the London Show last year. At the Regatta meeting Mr. E. W. Pierce (the Deputy Town Clerk of Liverpool) made a strong plea for the revival of the old coracle race, and certainly it would be an attractive feature if this event could be ro-introduced. The coracle was used by the Britons in the earliest time.s, but is seldom to be met with now. The Dee and Severn are two of the few rivers in this country where the quaint craft still survives. In Scotland it has died out altogether, and the last ooraele known to have been used there is preserved as a curiosity in the Museum at Elgin. The number of coracles on the upper waters of the Dee at the present time is small, and now that Mr. E. W. Swetenham has retired from this somewhat risky aquatic exercise, we doubt if more than one is to be found down at Chester. The old city prides itself on its association with the past, and here is an opportunity for the Regatta Committee to preserve a link with the Ancient Britons. Cannot the amateur element come to the rescue? Tramway topics are still very much to the fore in Chester, and, despite the ca-villing of a few critics, the general opinion seems to be growing that we have in every respect an excellent, up-to- date electric tram service, which will challenge comparison with any other in the country. That the arrangements are perfect nobody ventures to suggest, for the undertaking is as yet in its infancy, and minor improvements will no doubt be introduced as they suggest themselves to those responsible for the control of the concern. When the rails were being laid in Chester, it m.ay be remembered, a paper called "Electricity," which our local contemporary rashly accepted 80°, a mentor upon tramway matters, condemned the width of the groove in the rail, lg inches, as preposterous, and predicted all sorts of catastrophes as the result. Unfortunately for that critic' s reputation, and fortunately for the credit of the Chester Corporation's advisers, it turns out that the British Engineering Standards Committee recommended this very gauge of groove, and the Board of Trade have now accepted it as the standard groove for trams in. this country. The Tramway and Railway World," commenting upon this important matter, observes: "This departure from their regulation hitherto of a one inch maximum for the rail groove will und-cubtedly be greatly welcomed by the tramway interest, a; oonducive to easier running and longer life of rails and car wheel tyres." It will, therefore, be seen that instead of meriting censure for the adoption of this par- ticular groove, the Chester Tramways Committee are entitled to the thanks of the ratepayers for their wisdom in selecting a gauge which has now become the standard groove of the kingdom. The advantages of having the standard groove in our local installation are great and numerous. The tendency of advanced engineering opinion at the present day is all in favour of standardisation, which makes for economy and efficiency. Sup- posing that in ten years' time some extension or repair of the existing line was required, if the inch groove had been adopted, it would be obsolete by that date and could not be procured except as specially manufactured material. Now that the Chester gauge has become the standard, however, any quantity of new rails can be obtained anywhere at the cheapest market price. As if the Heaven-sent writer for "Electricity" had not already burned his fingers sufficiently over his absurd criticism of the Chester trams, he ha." the audacity in a recent issue to again venture upon a censure. He states: "I have heard rumours, though I cannot vouch for their accuracy, of a one-and-a-half inch clearance only between two cars at an important curve. If such be indeed the case, it behoves one to beware of one's knuckles when occupying a seat on the upper de-k. When brought to book for his former preposterous allegations relating to the Chester trams, this writer excused himself for his un- pardonable error on the ground of an "optical illusion," and it is to be feared that the author of his present "rumour" must have been suffering from a similar complaint. Any one who travels on the new ears is at liberty to test this monstrous "rumour" for himself, when he will find that the allegation is even more ridiculous than the animadversion upon the groove. With all respect to "Electricity," the Chester tramway system was not designed and executed at a lunatic asylum, nor are the Board of Trade, who have passed the undertaking, candidates for that wrt of a retreat. To paraphrase our sage's lan- guage, it behoves the critic to beware of his knuckles, lest they be rapped." Observant citizens will have noticed that, where the tramway poles occupy the centre of the street, the electric light has already been trans- ferred thither, thus superseding for lighting purposes the poles hitherto used on the footpaths. This change is apparent in City-road and Fore- gaie-street, and we understand that in the centre- pole streets the footpath poles will in the majority of cases be dispensed with. Much interest has been taken in the subject of the tram fares to be charged during the Race, and we believe the majority of Cestrians will be pleased to know that the authorities have declined to listen to these who suggested a prohibitive fare to the visitors who are our welcome guests during those three days. A special car service will be instituted to cope with the exceptional traffic, and only twopenny fares to the racecourse w.II be charged. This is certainly much better policy than scaring &way our visitors by ciiarging them a sixpence for a twopenny trip. The "Contract Journal" of the past two weeks gives an illustrated article upon the now Chester tramways, containing nothing but praise for the manner in which the undertaking has been carried out. The writer accords warm praise to the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Tramways Committee, the Town Clerk, the City Surveyor and his assistant, the Electrical Engineer and the Manager. When it is considered how the project has been carried out, there is no room for anything but congratulation. The Board of Trade's sanction to the scheme was given in the end of last. August; the completion time was to be the middle of March, and owing to weather causes the time was extended; but even then, the Board of Trade inspection took place on April 4th, and the public service comenced on April 6th, which gives a record completion within contract time. Moreover, it is interesting to know that, so far as we are aware, everything connected with the installation is of British manufacture, and that Chester is the first city in England to ad-opt long- points of British workmanship. Other towns have used either foreign-made points, or have adopted short points, which have a correspond- ingly short life. The working regulations of the trams have given rise to some objections and misunderstand- ings. For example, it seems to be thought that no luggage cau be carried by the cars. On the contrary, passengers are entitled to take with them "personal luggage" not exceeding 281b. in weight, so long as it is carried by hand and is not sufficiently bulky to inconvenience other travellers. Ladies, too, have been afraid that their pet dogs canot accompany them on their car trips. This is not so, but only dogs carried on the lap of a passenger" are tolerated. The various waters upon tramway punctuality do not apparently realise that the system is not yet in thorough working order, and that the delays which are complained of arise almost wholly from slight hitches in the mechanical working, which arc inseparable from a new installation. The service was inaugurated really before the appli- ances were thoroughly perfected, and if it had been desired to have at the very start an absolutely punctual service of cars, the opening day' would have been postponed for a matter of two or three months. The committee, however, hurried on the opening, and we feel sure' the majority of citizens would rather have the present service, with its sma ll s hortcomings, than wait eight or ten weeks for a perfecily-kcpt time-table. The Foresters' Miscellany for April contains an excellent portrait of our esteemed citizen, Bro. Peter Wright, P.H.C.T., together with an in- teresting biography. As the writer states, Mr. Wright is one of the main pillars of Forestry in Chester and its neighbourhood, having been prominently associated with the district for forty years. An industrious and trustworthy servant of the Chester Corporation, he is an enthusiastic Forester, and has filled numerous offices in the Order with much ability. Born at Kelsall in the year 1836, he became a member of the Court 4,784 in November 1863, of which branch he was one of the founders and was first C.R. He was elected trustee of the. court on November 8, 1865, D.S.C.R. in 1874, D.C.R. in 1876, district trustee in 1878. and district treasurer in 1883. In. 1897 he was unanimously elected High Court treasurer, an office for which he was eminently fitted. He took a prominent part in the efforts to secure the holding of the High Court at Chester, and was treasurer for the High Ccurt Reception Com. mitlee. The Vale Royal right-of-way dispute has taken H. new turn. It will be remembered that since a jury at the last Chester As.sizes gave a verdict for Lord Delamere, the Northwich Rural Council have given notice of appeal. Correspondence has just been issued in which the Council's solicitors enquire whether it would be possible to arrange a compromise of the action by Lord Delamere's consenting to an order in the Court of Appeal declaring a public foot and bridle way for persons on foot and horseback, unaccompanied by dogs, also for light vehicles. The reply on behalf of Lord Delamere states that the present proposal is one which can be dealt with only by Lord Delamere himself, who is still in, East Africa. What will be the outcome is uncertain. Mean- while public opinion seems to be divided as to the wisdom of seeking a new trial. Seven parish councils have addressed resolutions to the Rural Council protesting against further litigation, and urging that it might have the effect of depriving the public of privileges which it is understood his lordship is graciously prepared to concede. It would indeed be a pity were these fears realised. The report on the Shrewsbury election petition, summarised on our third page, ought to be read by some people outside that particular town. The strong remarks of the Commissioner upon the prevalence of corruption and his method for curing the evil will be welcomed everywhere by those who conscientiously believe in election purity. It was quite characteristic of a corrupt constituency that "when once the petitioner succeeded in unseating the respondent the zeal which up to that time had been shewn in the prosecution of the petition ceased." It very often happens, in the case of a petition, that the chief aim of the petitioning party is not so much to obtain political purity as to unseat the other side, and it almost as often follows that, when the merits of the case are gone into, one party are found to be as deep in the mud as the other are in the mire. The Commissioner is perfectly correct in his view that corrupt practices will never be checked or eradicated until an example has been made of some of those who bribed or authorised bribing."
ILOCAL NEWS.
LOCAL NEWS. CHESTER OATHEDRAL. SEKVICK LIST FOR WEEK COMMENCING MAY 2. SATURDAY, MAY 2SD.-Morning, 8.0 Mr.tins. 10 15 Ser- vice, King in O anthem, Father of heaven" (Walmisley). Evening, 4.15: Service, King in t-, anthem, "God is our hope (Greene) SCN-DAV. Me 3RD (Third Sunday after Easterl -Moriii ng, 8.0 Litany and Holy Communion. 10 30: Service, Hopkins in F introit, hymn 315; Holy Communion (Thorne in E flat); preacher, the Lord Bishop. Evening, 3.30: Service, Hopkins in F anthem, "0 sing- uno the Lord" (Purcell); hymn 50. 6 So Processional hymn. tiJl; Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis to Chants; b j-iiiiis Is, 308, 32 preacher, the Canon in Residence. MwwAY, MAY 4TII,-Morning, 8.0: Matins. 10.15: Ser- vice, Barnby in E; anthem, "Behold the Lord" (Thorne). Evening, 4.15: Service, Barnby in E; anthem, "The Lord is great" (Best). TutMDAY, MAY 5TH.— Morning, 8.0: Matins. 10.15: Ser- vice, Cooke in G anthem, If ye love Me (Monk) Even- ing, 4.15: Service, Cooke in ib anthem, "How lovely" (Spohr), W EDXKSDAY, MAY 6TIL— Morning, 8.0: Matins. 10.15: The Litany hymn 26.. Evening, 4.15: Service, Foster in A anthem, in humble faith (Garrett). THURSDAY, MAY 7TH.—Morning, 8.0 Holv Communion. 10.15 Service, Harwood in A flat; anthem, Incline Thine ear" (Hiimnel). Evening, 4.15: Service. Harwood in A flat; anthem, 0 where shall wisdom (Bo'vce). FRIBAY, MAY 8TII.-Morning, 8.0: Matins. 10.15: The L)tahy hymn 332. Evenio?, 4 15 Service. Farrant in G minor; anthem, Send out Thy light" (Gounod).
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Mrs. Drew has concluded a visit to the Earl and Countess Beauchamp at Madresfield Court. Mr. Robert Yerburgh, M.P., president, will take the chair at the 18th annual banquet of the London Lincolnshire Society at the Hotel Cecil on May 20th. In the draw for the Parliamentary Golf Handicap Mr. Henry Tollemache (5) is drawn against Mr. E. Marshall Hall (10). Sir John T. Brunner (22) is drawn against Mr. J. T. Macnamara (Hi). Mr. George Wyndham, M.P,, who has been suffering from a slight attack of influenza, is making good progress towards convalescence, but will be unable to fulfil any public engagements just at present. The Rev. T. T. Griffiths, M.A., R.N., has been specially selected by the Admiralty as chaplain and naval instructor on H.M.S. Aurora, recently commissioned as a naval cadets sea-going training ship. Considerable interest was centred in the marriage on Wednesday at Chelford of Mr. T. Wilson, agent of Colonel Dixon, J.P. (chairman of the Cheshire Council), and Aliss Gledhill, daughter of Mr. T. H. Gledliili, of Chelford. On Tuesday evening, Canon Griffith Jones incumbent of Mostyn, was presented by Lord Mostyn, on behalf of the subscribers, with an illuminated address, a purse of gold ( £ 02 lO.), a w iteli and a cabinet of silver, on his preferment to Marchwiel. Mr. J. H. Stock, M.P., who sustained a severe shaking and broken collar-bone consequent on his horse falling on him shortly before Easter, is going on well. Owing, however, to the break being a bad one—the bane being much displaced—it entails a longer period than usual to complete the cure. Mr. Stock holies, however, to resume his usual Parliamentary duties in a week or ten clays' time at the latest. The Countess of Selkirk has arri ved in town for the season. Many happy returns of Tuesday to Lord Delamere born 1870. The Marchioness of Cholmondeley and Lady Lettice Cholmondeley have arrived at 50, Rutland Gate. Mr George Wyndham, M.P., is confined to his room at his residence in London by a slight attack of influenza. I The living of Overton has been presented by the Duke of Westminster to the Rev. Elliott Simpson, curate of Wrexham Parish Church. The Hon. Alan de Tatton Egerton, M.P., has arrived at Seamore-place from his tour in Australia and New Zealand. A marriage will take place on June 4th at Christ Church, Wiliaston (Wirral), between John K. O. Chesshire, second son of the late Rev. John Stanley Chesshire, of Battenhall, Worcester, and Dorothy Frances, second daughter of George Henry Eaton, of Raby House, Willaston. The Duchess of Westminster arrived in London on Saturday from Paris. Her Grace, happily, suffered no ill effects from the journey. The Prince and Princess of Wales sent to Grosvenor House on Monday to enquire On Tuesday the Duke and Duchess returned to Eaton. The patrons of the West-end Orchestral Concert, which is to take place on Thursday, May 14th, at Grosvenor House, include the Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Westminster. The concert is in aid of the Oxford House Musical and Dramatic Association, which performs a most estimable and commendable work in providing the East-end of London with good musical and other entertainments. Indeed, the Saturday nights m Excelsior Hall, Bethnal-green, form one of the sights of London, and they are of incalculable advantage to the community there, both young and old CHESTER RACFS.-The champion prize Cheshire cheese have been supplied to the Chester Race Company by Messrs. Thompson, Son and Clemence (the well-known cheese factors), of Northgate-strect, and are now on view in their windows. WEDDING. —The nuptials were solemnised at Brnera Church on Tuesday of Mr. Jos. W Corson, youngest son of Mr. James Corson, of this city, and Miss Mary E. Salmon, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Salmon, farmer, Cbeaveley Hall. The Rev. E. A. Hutton, Hargrave, officiated. Miss Harrison, Wrexham, was the bridesmaid. The duties of best man were discharged by Mr. Robert Jones, The Lache. The wedding presents were numerous. RAILWAY APPOINTMENTS.—Mr. Emmott, superin- tendent of the wagon department of the London and North-western Railway at Earlestown, is retiring from the company's service in June, and is to be succeeded by Mr. H. D. Earl, present manager of the Crewe Works. Mr. Trevethick, son of the first locomotive superintendent of the North- western Railway, will be Mr. Earl's successor as works manager, and Mr. Homfray, of Carlisle, will probably take Mr. Trevethick's place as assistant manager. HUNT DINSERs.-The annual dinners given by the Cheshire Hunt to the farmers, keepers and earth-stoppers, came off on Tuesday and Wednes- day, on the former day at the White Bear, Middle- wich, and on Wednesday at the Blue Cap, Sandi- way. Mr. Wilson, M.F.H. presided on both nights, being assisted by Mr. H. Hewitt. The guesits numbered 150. On the first night the health of Mr. Wilson was warmly toasted on the proposition of Mr. Jinks, farmer, Minshull Vernon. The Master in reply expressed the hope that they would all do their best to make hunting in Cheshire successful. On the second evening Mr. Wilson explained that as this year had been a bad one for foxes, he had decided to pay the keepers-and earth- stopperS on the average of the last three years, a remark, which, needless to say, was received with loud applause. MASONIC INSTALLATION.—On Saturday the members of the Travellers' Lodge of Freemasons No. 2G09, celebrated the festival of St. John and installed their master for the ensuing year. There was a large gathering of provincial officers and brethren, headed by W. Bro. his Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd, Deputy Prov. Grand Master of Cheshire, and Past Grand Deacon of England, and W. Bro. Richard Newhouse, Prov. Grand Sec. of Cheshire, and Past Grand O.D.C., England. Bro. T. Mayo Johnson, the bro. unanimously elected by the brethren to fill the chair, was presented for installation by W. Bro. Peers, P.P.G.T., and F. J. Duck, P.P.G.S.. of Works, and the ceremony of installation was impressively performed by W. Bro. T. Owen, P.P.G.A.S., and W. Bro. W. Peers. The newly-elected W.M. invested the following as his officers: Bros. Thos. Woolliscroft, I.P.M.; G. T. H Lodge, S.W.; M. Calvert Sunter, J.W.; F. J. Duck, P.M., treas. W. H. DavIe", P.M., F. J. Duck, Williams, S.D.; G. Davies, J.D.; W. sec.; Evan Peers, P.M., Ch Rep Thos. Owen, P.M., D.Q.C.; R. Butterworth, Org.; John Weights, J.G.; H. R. Thomas, S.S.; W. M'Lellan, S.; A. F. Davies, S.; J. H. Laybourne, aim.; J. H. Doughty, tyler. A past master's jewel was presented to Bro. Woollis- croft in recognition of his services as Master during the past year. After labour the brethren sat down to a banquet. His Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd, in responding to one of the toasts, alluded in graceful terms to the kind feeling recently shewn him by the Freemasons of the Province. The toast of The Visiting Brethren" was acknowledged by Bros. Dr Harrison (Cestrian Lodge), D. L. Hewitt (Independence), Powell (Clarence), Hugh Owen (St Mark's, Connah's Quay), and Johnson (Square and Compass, Wrexham). Songs and recitations were contributed by Bros. Loui Parry, J. H. Laybourne, E. Robinson, A. M. Proctor and T. Mills, Bro. R. Butterworth acting as musical director Champion Prize Cheese, as supplied to the Chain Race Company, can now be obtained from Messrs. Thompson, Son and Clemence, at any of their establishments, Northgate-street, Eastgate- street, Foregate-street, and Maiket Hall. Umbrellas Re-covered and Refiniahed equal to new. Ladies' or Gent's, with the noted B E M Silk, 3/6 to 3/9 each, and at all prices from 1/11 to 12¡6.BradleJ"s. Foregate-atreet, Chester. CHESTER MEN FINED FOB BETTING.—At the Carnarvon Police Court on Tuesday, before the Mayor (Mr. W. G. Thomas) and other magistrates, John Trainer, painter, and Fred Fowler, hairdresser, both of Chester, were charged by the police with f having used the Oval, Carnarvon, on Easter Monday for the purpose of betting. The Bench fined each defendant £2 and costs. HER TWE.NTY-FIRST.-At Chester Police Court, on Monday, the magistrates (Dr. Stolterfoth, Air. J. G. Frost and Mr. j Smith) sent Jane Greenway, of Claremont-walk, to gaol for 14 days without the option of a fine, for being drunk and disorderly on Sunday in Claremont-walk.— The Chief Constable said defendant had been convicted twenty times previously. She was a perfect terror to the neighbourhood THE HUNTER-STREET TEMPLE.-On Sunday the Rev. R. Hind, of Itork, preached twice at the City Temple, Hunter-street, in connection with the fourth anniversary. The annual tea was provided in the George-street Schoolroom on Monday, and afterwards a public meeting was held in the City Temple. in which the Revs. J. Crompton, J. E. Leuty, A. C. Elliott and R. Hind took part. The financial statement presented was satisfactory and votes of thanks to the chairman, Mr. John Griffiths, the workers and speakers brought an interesting meeting to a close. MR. BUCKLEYS OTTER HOUNDS.—Owing to Mr. Buckley's absence abroad for a time, the members of the hunt have decided to continue the hunting of the country with a subscription pack, under the management of a committee. The favourable reports received from the different districts give every promise of good sport during the coming season. The pack has been advertised to be sold, but, no doubt, some, if not all of the hounds, will return to their old quarters. The new entry is small, and many will miss that good old hound "Soldier," who for ten years was a moat conspicuous member of the pack. A MONSTROUS WORKHOUSE REGULATION.—On Wednesday, at Northwich. Alfred Kelsall, an old South African soldier, and Archie Merity, aged sixteen, Rotheriiairi, denied attempted felony, and said they walked from Chester on Tuesday, and tried to get in the Northwich Workhouse at half- past ten o'clock. They were refused admission, and nad to visit a brickyard, where the police found thew. The workhouse regulations prevent admission to the casual ward after nine o'clock.—The Chair- man said it was monstrous that two such individuals, after tramping from Chester, could not get into a workhouse.—The case was dismissed. CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY.—The following is the return of the issue of books for the week ending Saturday, 2btil April, liW3 :—Lending department Religion and philosophy, 5; sociology, 0; arts, sciences, and natural history, 38; history, biography, geography, and travels, 40; poetry and the drama, 5; prose fiction, 78i miscellaneous literature, 32; juvenile literature, 15(i; total, 1,057. Reference department: Religion and philosophy. 26; sociology; 0; arts, sciences, and natural history, H); ijistory, biography, geography, and travels, 51; poetry and the drama, 0; encyclo- Daedias. dictionaries. &c.. 208 miscellaneous litera ture, 2y; total, 333; combined tótal, 1,390; daily average (lending department); 211; daily average (reference department), 67; combined daily average, 278. CITY-ROAD WESLEYAN P.S.A.—A few weeks ago a service conducted entirely by ladies was held, and this proving so successful a similar meeting took place on Sunday, proving to be equally as successful as the previous one. The speaker on this occasion was Mrs. Leuty, who delivered an address on God s plan in man's life." The meeting was pre- sided over by Mrs. Holiis, and Mrs. Dandy read a portion of scripture. A feature of the service was the excellent singing of Miss Edwards, who rendered in fautless style The Gift" and The Promise of Life." At the conclusion the half-yearly distribu- tion of prizes took place, when close on 100 excellent volumes were distributed. During the past 10 years the society has been the means of disposing of nearly 2,500 books. Mr. R. Butterworth presided at the organ. CHESTER POUT SANITARY AUTHORITY. The annual report of the Medical Officer of Health (Dr. J. Humphry Williams) tor 1902, states that the nature and amount of trade during the year was similar to that of previous years, but the development of the iron works at Shotton had caused more vessels to go up to Hawarden Bridge; coal, iron ore, bricks and timber accounting for most of the trade at the different ports. During the year no notification was recei ved, and no sickness appeared on board. The inspection of the vessels was systematically carried out. Special attention was paid to the foreign vessels, which were immediately boarded on their arrival, and all the crew examined. Most of the vessels were found satisfactory, but sixty-nine notices were served on the masters for minor sanitary improvements, which were immediately carried out. The hosuital at Mostvn had been kept in thorough repair, and fit for the immediate reception of patients. CHESHIRE LINES PLATELAYERS' AND WORKMEN'S PROVIDENT SOCIFTY.-The 28th annual meeting of the Cheshire Lines Platelayers' and Workmen's Provident Society, which consists of the workmen employed in the engineer's department of the Cheshire Lines Railway, was held at the works, Battersby-lane, Warrington, on the 24th April. The chair was taken by Mr. Harry Blundell, the chief engineer of the Company, who was elected trustee and honorary treasurer on the retirement of Mr. W. G. Scott. The secretary submitted the annual report, which stated that the number of members was 1,121. A large sum had been expended in aid of 24(1 sick members who had received assistance from the funds of the Society, and sixteen death claims had also been paid. The report and statement of aceounts having been passed, Mr. Thomas Pratt was re elected secretary for the ensuing year, and Messrs. Geo. Walker and R. Jones were re-elected auditors. MR. YERBUP.GH AND THE MILITIA. —Mr. Y erburgh '•having asked, in tlie House of Commons on Wed- nesday, whether any of the recommendations of the commanding officers of Militia battalions that went to South Africa in 1902 have been favourably con- si dered, and whether the services of these officers hava received any recognition, Mr. Brodrick replied These recommendations were duly con- sidered, but in view ofithe fact that large numbers of oilicersand men who had been lighting in South Africa for long periods could not possibly receive any sort of recognition owing to the necessity of keeping rewards within reasonable limits, it was decided that no rewards could be conferred upon any Militia regiments sent to South Africa during 11)02. I may add that some 2,800 promotions or rewards were given to officers for the war, but as nearly 400,000 troops were employed, necessarily a large number of deserving cases could not be recognised. ROYAL CHESTER ROWING CLUB.-The general meeting of the Royal Chester Rowing Club was held on Saturday, at the Grosvenor Hotel. Mr. W. H. Churton occupied the chair, and there were present Messrs. James G. Frost, H. Taylor, F. Morgan, — Royds, E. W. Pierce, Taylor, Harris, — Mussen, T. H. Wood, Macfie, A. Sharpe (hon. treasurer), K. Wilson. (hon. secretary), and others. The statement of accounts was passed, and the following were elected officers for the ensuing year, viz Jpaptain, Mr. W. T. Lockwood hon. treasurer, Mr. F. Morgan hon. secretary, Mr P. H. Lock- wood. A committee was also elected. His Grace the Duke of Westminster was elected a lite member of the club. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs. E. A. Thomson, on the motion of Mr. J. G. Frost, the ex-Mayor, for her generous donation of E200 to provide a prize in memory of her late husband, Mr. T. Walton Thomson, to be competed for annually by members of the club. Other busi- ness was transacted, and the proceedings concluded with a vote of thanks to the chairman. PIERCY CHARITABLE FUNDS.—The trustees of the will of the late Mr. Benjamin Piercy, of Marchwiel Hall, Wrexham, have decided to make the following grants (free of legacy duty) out of the charitable funds at their disposal under the will of Mr. Piercy: Wrexham Infirmary (further grant to endow a bed for an adult), £ 750 Church of England Incorporated Society for Providing Homes for Waifs and Strays (further grant to the Wrexham branch to endow two beds), jBtWO Marchwiel National Schools (further grant), £ 100; Alexandra Hospital, Rhyl (further grant), £ 200; Men's Convalescent Hospital, Pauli, Sardinia (Orphan Asylum), £400; Durley National Schools, £ 200 Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (Wrexham branch), £100; National and Incorporated Association for the Reclamation of Destitute Waif Children, otherwise known as Dr. Bamardo's Homes, £100; Royal Sardinian Railway Workmen's Relief Fund (further grant), jSlOO Governesses' Benevolent Institution, 1:2,000; Domestic Servants' Benevolent Institution, £ 2,000; Cormitoria Publics Cagliari, Sardinia, £ 500; Blind Asylum, Cagliari, Sardina (further grant), 2100, &c. ROYAL ARCH MASONRY.—A convocation of the Grosvenor Chapter, No. 721, was held at the Masonic Hall, Queen-street, Chester, on Tuesday, when after the usual business of the chapter, Comp. J. Potts was installed as Z., Comp. J. Appleton as J. and afterwards as H., and Comp. D. L. Hewitt as J. The installing officers were Comps. J. Mayers, P.Z., and W. Peers, P.Z. Comp. J. Potts, Z., invested the following Companions as his officers:- Geo. Barlow, S.E. G. H. Richards, Treas. H. Grant Bailey, S.N. G. Day, P.S. G. W. Marsland, 1st A.S. G. C. Berry, 2nd A.S R. Butterworth, Organist; J. Humphries, P.Z.D.C. J. T Milne and S. A. Haswell, Stewards; and J. H. Doughty, Jtr. The meeting was the largest in the history of this ancient chapter. Among the visitors were Exct. Comps. F. K. Stevenson, P.G.H., P.Z., 537 J. C Robinson, P.Z., 249, P.P.G.A.S.E., W. Lane. T. Knowles. P.Z., 721; P. H. Lockwood, H., 425; H. D. S. Campegne, 425, and D. C. M. Lunt, 1250. The Companions after- wards partook of a banquet, supplied by Messrs. Bolland and Sons. The remainder of the evening was spent with the usual Masonic toasts, and a musical programme, songs being given by Comps. G. H. Richards. P. H. Lockwood, H. C. Houghton, and others. Comp. R. Butterworth being the accompanist. CYMDEITIIAS CnIRY CAER.—The annual meeting was held on Friday evening at the Free Library. Mr. R. T. Morgan presided. The attendance included the Mayor (Dr. Roberts), the president of the Society (Mr. R. J. Davies), the Rev. R. A. Thomas, M.A.. Messrs. J. Anwyl, Henry Jones, C. R. Jones, R. Mills, the treasurer (Mr. Evan Williams), and the secretary (Mr. W. Alun Davies). The treasurer's report and balance sheet were read and p,i>sed. A good number of members appeared to have overlooked their subscriptions. Mr. Evan Williams was elected president for the ensuing year on the Mayor's proposition, seconded by Mr. Henry Jones. Messrs. R. Mills and R. T. Morgan were elected as treasurer and secretary respectively. The following were elected vice-presidents ;-His Worship the Mayor, Colonel E. Evans Lloyd, J.P., the Rev. R. A. Thomas, M.A., Messrs. J. Benn, R. J. Davies, W. T. Davies, Henry Jones, R. Mills, I Morris Parry and Edward Thomas. The Mayor drew attention to the appeal made on behalf of the Dean Howell Memorial Fund. It was unani- mously felt that Chester Welshmen should unite to send a handsome donation to commemorate the Dean's. noble life. The Mayor, Messrs. Henry Jones, R. Mills and others announced their readiness to receive subscriptions. The discussion University Building Fund was post- poned until October.
I W1KKAL CONSERVATIVES.
I W1KKAL CONSERVATIVES. I ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION. I MR. HOULT, M.P., ON COMPENSATION, THE ARMY AND TRADE INTERESTS. The annual meeting of the Wirral Conservative Asso-c-lation was held in the Conservative Offioes, Birkenhead, on Monday afternoon. Mr Reginald Bushell presided, and there were present: Messrs. Joseph Hoult, M.P., C. J. Bushell, J. K. Catto, H. Rawcliffe, W. H. Nott, H. R. Rodger, Wm. Heap, H. A. Latham, Charles Gatehouse, J. Glynn Johnston, R. E. R. Brockle- bank. Dr. Young, Humphrey, Price, E. Russell Taylor, John -Nic.Alurtr.e, C. P. Titherley, T. S. C. Webster, S. Hough, W. E. Platt, D. P. Sin- clair, G. S. O'Loughlin. A. F. Bradley, Edward Djbb, Robert Fodcn, John E. Harrison, Edmund Mercer, Albert Hardy. David Vess, R. Dickinson, Charles T. Dunn, T. Mercer, John Farrie, sear., S. J. Collier, A. G. Taylor, W. M. Whittingham, J. Lanoelotte, A. Birkett (secretary), etc. After dealing with the work of registration, the annual report, stated that it had been the intention of the executive committee. to arrange for a num- ber of meetings to be held in the various parts of the divis,on, but owing to the fact that Parliament sat. during every month save one last year, it was considered desirable not to make more demands tban were absolutely necessary on the well-earned leisure of the member for the division, Mr. Joseph Honlt, who had attended so diligently to his duties m Parliament- Careful attention, however, had I been paid to reorganisation in several parts of the division where failing health and other causes l necessitated the retirement of some of the oldest I supporters of the party. The committee, while I regretting the official retirement of such old friends, were pleased to report that each of these gentlemen would continue to accord his sym- pathy and active support i to the party, and con- gratulated those. districts in which the necessary changes had been made on the accession to office of gentlemen of undoubted ability and position as worthy successors of those who had stood by the party for so long a period. Important changes had also been made in the organisation in some of the larger polling districts, in order to meet the altered circumstances attendant on increasing population. I The report was adopted. Mr. H. R. Rodger proposed the appointment of Mr. J. H. Harmood Banner as chairman; Mr. Reg nald Bushell vice-chairman; and Mr. J. K. Catto hon. treasurer. Mr. R. E. R. Brocklebank seconded, and the proposition was unanimously passed Mr. J Hee-p proposed the appointment of the General Purposes Committee, and in doing so ex- pressed regret at the great loss sustainpri hv th" death of Mr. Ellery. Mr. Ellery was perhaps one of the best Conservatives in the district. He was a man they could always rely upon, and in many ways his death was a great loss to the ausc- Mr. Humphrey Price seconded, and this resolu- tion was also unanimously adopted. Mr. Joseph Hoult, MP., delivered an intereet- i. ng adress. At the outset he associated himself with cho remarks of Mr. Heap re petting the death of Mr. Elkry. He only met Mr. Ellerv for tne first time at the last Wirral election, but he could say this of him. that he- was a most ardent Conservative, and he rendered their cause the very greatest assistance. His death would not only be a Joss to the party but a groat Jo*, to the district in which he I v-d. Continuing, Mr. Hoult said he presumed the words he had been asked to address to them were to be on political subjects. It was somrwnat difficult to speak on political sub- jects unless he embraced all ,pilitiet.l stibjecls- and that would occupy their time at too great a CauS0 there, was no particular subiect with which thsy in Wirral were very closely associated. However, he had recently received a number of communications with ref. rence to the LICENSING QUESTION. inat question they di recognised was a vcr; im- I -Lnat. question they aJi recognised' wa? a. vpr? m- ) Portant one. Some of the communications he had  received were in favour and others against, the BH I which had just been introduced into Parliament, j H3 was not present. w hen the Bill came before the House, and therefore he could not record his vote; ¡ but he must say that while ho could not go the whole length of that. Bill h? beuevcd th?t the j principle of the Bill was right and just. (Hear, hear.) He did not think it fair that a man who had conducted his business in a perfectly satis- j factory manner should, through no fault of his own, have his means of livelihood taken from him without in some way being compensated. (Hear, hoar.) To that extent he agreed with the Bill, and lie. could not, as the representative of Wirral, recogirse or sanction confiscation without com- pensation. (Applause.) He would turn to another matter that. had exercised a great amount of atten- tion in Parliament, and that was th? question of the Army. There had been a great, deal of dis- cussion in Parliament, and that discussion had been in a great measure originated by member- on their own side of the House. He did not object to crit cism of the Government from the Conserva- tives; he himself was prepared to criticise the Government, but he thought that the criticism had almost gone the length of hostility to the Government. That was not right from members of their own party. Those members -seemed to think the Government. had no- responsibility as regarded economy, that they had very little respon- sibility as regarded efficiency, and if they did at all recognise either the one or the other they did not act up to it. The Government were fully alive to these questions, and it was pilpab'.e to aflyontV that nothing would have been easier than to r2- duce the Army expenditure by several millions. That would no doubt have been very popular; but the Government, from information they had, deemed it wise to ask Parliament for a certain number of men, which meant a certain expendi- ture, and if they did not do what \hey considered right and in the interests of the country, they would be practically traitors to- the country. (Ap- plau-e.) Tha Government had done what they considered necessary, and he was satisfied their action would be approved by the great majority of the people in the country, and it was altogether too bad that members of their own side should attack the Government in the way they had done. So far as he was concerned, he would be very glad to see some reduction in Army expenditure, and at one time he was rather inclined to agree with some of the statements made by those members who had attacked the Government, but he came to the conclusion that the Government were in a position to know what was necessary, and that it would be utter folly on his part to attempt to op- pose their wishes. In reference to the Navy also, there had been increased expenditure, but he thought that was money well spsnt He believed the defence of this country lay in the North Sea, the English Channel, and the Bay of Bi-cay. and in order that that defence should remain good it was necessary that the Navy should be beyond all question capable of meeting any combination. He believed the Government were taking steps to make the Navy so strong and efficient that no mat- ter what combination it had to face this country would be safe. (Applause.) He would like to j refer to a matter to which he had given some con- siderable attention, and that was the I TRADE INTERESTS I I- -.1 1  of this Lountry. 'I'liey would nave oDservea irom the debates that had taken place in Parliament that the Government were alive to the necessity of giving- more attention to the trade interests of the country than they had been in the habit of doing in the past. Continental Governments had trad? agents all over the world, who furnished par- ticulars which were of the greatest advantage to the traders of their countries. In this country there was no such organisation. Our trade inter- there was no such haonrdgs an?; the Foreign Omce and e- t h- were in the the Indian Office, and he was very much afraid those trade interests were very often not received with the care and attention they deserved We had so long held a monopoly of trade that it had not been thought necessary trade interests should receive any special care at the hands of the Government. But things had entirely changed. Now we were face to face with competition from nearly every country, and trade would not now come to England without seeking. They had to seek it. they must know where it wa.3, ipid they had got to do as the Continental countries did- send all over the world for the purpose of securing their trade. An inquiry had bæn promised with a view of getting together all thos trde interests represented by the Foreign Office, Colonial Office, and Indian Office, so as to have the matter dealt with by one department, which would be of the greatest advantage to the country (hear, hear)- at any rate it would place us in a position not inferior to th Continental countriei- Recently we had not had to face that competiton from America, which we had some three, or four years ago, but he thought in a very short time we should again have to face American exports. i r, w as. therefore, important that our Government. should be ready and in a position to give whatever assist- ance might- be necessary to the British trader. (Hear, hear.) In conclusion, Mr. Hoult said, as their representative in Parliament, he would do his best to attend to their interests, but, as he stated at the outset, their interests were of a general character, they had no special question upon which their member might devote his atten- tion. The constituency was of a most varied char- acter; it had its industrial population; it had iK residential population, consisting of merchants an(i shipowners; and it had its fishing industry. AU these things had to be represented in some way by their member, but he was glad to say that not one of tiao-,e interests seemed to make any special claim upon him in any way. All he could say was that if there was any special question ansin0 with reference to anv of those industries, he was at the service of the industry which might be affected. (Applaus".) ??arle<. Gatehouse proposed a resolution thanking Mr. Hoult for his address, and for the great attention he had paid to the discharge of his duties as member for the Wirral Division, and assuring him of the continued support of the party. He (Mr. Gatehouse) never had the pleasure of pro- posing any resolution with more sincere eamest- than he did that one. because he felt, t wa-, so horchly deserved. When Mr Hoult did th. m tl-c lvriouV of ?cMptin? th ir inv.tal -on tn become the representatin" for the Hundred of ? ?a) he wa- on his trial, but they would all agree, that. he had come out with flying colours. He had proved himself a man in every respect, and had not only I established himself a sound posit on in their es- teem and regard, but had made his mark in Parlia- ment. Henrv RawcliSe, in second ing, sai d there Mr. Henry Raw cl iff e, in seconding, said there was no man in that. neighbourhood who was better able to represent their views on the great subjects of shipping and commerce than Mr. Hoult. His years of experience, his knowledge of all the varied I details, fitted him to represent them. and it was the feeling of all of them that from the time Mr Hoult placed his services at their disposal he had justified their selection. (Applause.) The proposition was carried with acclamation. Mr. Hoult, in responding, said a resolution of that kind was some incentive to (ontinue working ,n the Unionist cause TheA v „eVery reason t(?, be proud of tb?U?n-t?- ? "?? although -?? were many n"?" ??'???. ?though P.-escnt GovXe? ?? People ought to coa- ?der what sort ? ? ? people ought to  ? the Conserv&tives W^ld ldc wnil-ted of a conglomeration of atoms from Wllom it would be impossible to form any k' nd of  Mr- Hoult. in oonclusion propoH.d a yot,e of thanks to ;'o M? Cat»tLUfC"tms and t. .Mr. Cat, ?(, hon- trcamrer. In doing 80, he p:1Îd a tribute to the w.ihn?? v?h w?.fc? Bushell alway! came ? ?- front and the  -,I !i,° value of III$ &erviCE'5. cofd.Si/^ r00^- and the resolution was cordially ipp nil1"' B"5he11 sad anything h? could do for the Conservative caus^ m Wirral he would most heutily and will.nglv do. Mr. Catto also briefly mrepnlliued(i, and the meeting ended
THE ROYAL ViSIT TO EATON.…
THE ROYAL ViSIT TO EATON. a- Though the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Chester Races, and the consequent festivities at Eaton, have been abandoned, owing to the regretted indisposition of the Duchess of Westminster, their Royal Highnesses will stay at Eaton next week, when they oome to this neighbourhood for the purpose of unveiling tne memonaj at Wrexham to the Royal Welch ?usil? who dJied in China and So?h Africa The Prince and Princess will arrive at Po* „„ Thursday. and the following dav will ??the ceren?i'v ?V ? Th" afterwards drive bads to I'V.  Saturday w,U le»ve for LolS"' T, A :™ pected that the Royal visitors will Ho through Chester, as ? all probability the arrival and departure will be Wavcrt-oii. There will be no party at EaVn +' dance arranged to be given hv the Duc M lfna araday uext will not take place.
THE "MESSIAHS
THE "MESSIAHS PERFORMANCE AT HAWARDEN. Every -available seat in St. Deiniol's Church, Hawarden, was occupied on Tuesday evening, when the l-Iawarden Choral Society gave their first performance of the "Messiah." There was a ?}l°rus of 100, under the ?nductorsh.p of Mr.  ?n° AR A M" and the soloists were MMiis ss nEt mJy Wright (soprano), Miss Dilys Jones ?ontraJto), Mr. Thomas Edwards, R.C.AI (t?nor) and Mr. J. Ellis Evans (bass). Effective help was also rendered by Messrs. Partington and Hall with trumpets, and Messrs. Blampton and South- | ™ tf^bones. At the commencMnont_ til? R,-v. Stephen Glaastone read the 53rd chapter of l5iah a?d li!ll .^U' lover of mv 8Qul" vwvaas s ssuunng tto o tthh. e tune AAtberystwyth. Handpl's famous oratorio ?s the most exa;c n? g p?e? the so?ty has yet undertaken, and considerint W It was a fit attempt the performame w?  ?crceldi?ble e The overture was played bv Mr. R. P:inglB, ogn:s!. who as followed b Mr. ?• ldwald" Hl Comfort yc. 11?s rendenng was wnich belongs to this beautiful solo. Mr. Edwards, fS? 0nat:?nS lacked the impres.<;ivenos& lowmgan? -Every Val!y" Mr. J Rj? Eva?s however, shewed much lIuprovement in the £01- hy h? ??s .he appeared o?sionally ,?aiig offect,?vely K-ho —— abide: but in to be «liVhtl v r,f°? HTis be.^t rendering was ? tohb? ??)?ht tiyout. of t?ne. His b?-.t rendering was Ihe t.um?t. shall sound." in wh.ch one of the trumpets joined, thus adding much to the beauty oA^e aV Vf P^vllf y-S Jones' who took the con? tra1to parts, was the most admired of the soloists. ?? h? ?gaF ve bea.uhful mterpretat.ons of "He was desp?d' and "Oh. Thou that tellest." Th&- soprano soloI st, Miss Emily Wr ght. was weak at times, and not always quite tuneful. Her best Performance was in "He shall feed His flock," wnere she followed Miss Ddys Jones. She also did well in the beautiful piece, "1 know that my R-dc-emer iivoth," and "Rejoice greatly." The weak point of tho chorus Was the trebles, who were not st.ong enough, and who were inclined to get rather harsh on high notes With this exception, th2 choruses were well done, especially the "Halle- lujah Chorus" (for which the congregation stood). "And the- glory of the Lord," "All ,ve like sheep" and "Lift up your heads. The wind instruments joined in "And He shall purify" and "Glorv to God," adding greatly to the effect. In the chorus "For unto us" the instruments were sounded 011 the words "Wonderful" and "Counsellor." Un- fortunately they were too strong, with the result that they jarred on the ear. The performance con- cluded with the fine chorus, "Worthy is the Lamb," to which the artists did full justice. Oil account of its length, the whole of the oratorio was not given, a.n d unfortunately the chorus, "Behold the Lamb," and the impressive part commencing with "Since by man," were omitted, together with other portions. The Choral Society are to be con- gratulated on their attempt, which, though not without its faults, must have been very encourag- ing to those who had undertaken the training of the singers. C Mrs. W. H. Gladstone and the Misses Constance and Evelyn Gladstone were present in the con- gregation.
LIGHTING-UP TABLE.
LIGHTING-UP TABLE. r All cy< lea and other vehicles in the Chester district must be lighted up aa stated in the following table P.M. Saturday, May 2. ?.?* Sunday, May 3. 8.41 Monday, May 4 8.42 Tuesday, May 5 8.41 Wednesday, May 6. 8.46 Thursday, Ia.y 7. 8.48 Friday, -NILty 4 8.41)
Family Notices
BIIITUS, MAldUAGES & DEATHS BIRTHS, MABAIAOKS, and DSATHS are charged at the rate of 20 words for la (prepaid). If not prepaid, the charge will be 2s. 6d. The announcement must be authenticated by the Signature and Address of the Sender. B I R T H S. LOCKwooD-April 30. at Clovelly, Hamilton-street, Chester, the wife of A. Carden Lockwood, solicitor, of a son. PRICE-April 24., at 3, Cambrian-view Chester, the wife of Edwin Price, of a son. MARRIAGES. CORSON—SALMON—April 28, at Bruera, by the Rer. E. A. Hutton, Hargmve, Joseph Wright, youngest son of James Corson, of this city, to Mary E., eldest daughter of the late Thomas Salmon, Cheavelev Hall. JK,,IKINS GORL)ON-GORDON-April at St. Oswald's Church, by the Rev. Percy A. Miller, Thomas Henry Jenkins, of this city, to Winifred Emily, second surviving and elder twin daughter of the late Oaptaiu Arthur Gordon-Gordon (Pacific Steam Navigation Company) and Mrs. Gordon- Gordon, Gladstone-road, Cambrian-view Chester. WBBSTBR—HIRSCH—April 28, at Christ Church, Chester, by the Rev. A. Baxter, B.A., Harold G. Webster, M.R.C.S., L K.O. P.. to Mabel, daughter of the late Hennann Hirsch, Manchester. DEATHS. BAXTER-April 25, at Park View, I'anton-road, Hoole, Sarah (Lalla), daughter of George Baxter, aged 27 years. tfriends will please accept thi-t-he only-intimation.] HUXLEy-April 20. 1903, at 16, St. John-street, in this city, Mary Huxley, aged 69 years. PARKER—April 26, at Great Stanney Hall, William Parker, aged 61 years. PICKAVANCK—April 29, at 47, Black Diamond-street, Chester, John Pickavance, pavior, aged 61 years. Open funeral, to-day (Saturday), at 2 p,m. [Friends will kindly accept this-the only—intimation.] VERNON—April 27, at 145, Clarke-terrace, New Ferry, aged 80 years, after long and most patient suffering, James, the beloved husband of Sarah Vernon, late of the Bars, Chester. Was interred at Tarvin Church April 30th. [Friends please accept this-the only—intimation.) WALL-April 28, at Elm House, Sealand, Alexander, infant sou of Arthur and Elizabeth Wall. WILLIAMS—April "9, at 8, Eaton-road, Chester, aged 52 years, Kate, eldest surviving daughter of the late Rev. James Williams, formerly of uimpe, France. IN MEMORIAM. DAVIFA-IN ever-loving memory of G. W. Davies (Jack), late of Church-street, Newtown, Chester, 'who died May 3rd, 1897 [Gone, but not forgotten.) (Rose ) KENORJCK—In ever-loving memory of our dear grandfather, Peter Kendrick, of Buckley, who died May 3rd, 1892, aged 76 years. [" Be ye also ready. "] (M.) OWEN-In loving memory of Jane Owen (Janie), daughter -ot James and Jane Swainson, who died April 3uth, 1102. Father in Thy gracious keeping, Leave we now our loved one sleeping. (Her brothers MId sisters.) OwF-N-In loving memory of Jane Owen (Junk), the be)oved daughter of James and Jane Swainson, who died April ao. 1902, aged 32 years. Had He asked us well we know, We should cry 0 spare this blow ?" Yes, with streaming tears should pray, Lord, we love her, let her stay. ¡ (Father and mother.)
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