Cheshire Observer

EC LESIAS LTCAL COURT. I Chanci lior: Rev Thos.EspinellKspir.,D.D..D.C.L. Diocesan I Joint Registrars: John Gamon, Rich ird Farmer, and John ivrcivl Gamon. Registrars of the Archdeacons' and. Rural D-"nis' Courts Kichard Farmer, J Percival Gamon Resident Surrogates the Dean of Chester. Ven. Archdeacon E B trhe" Revs Canon ?cott.J. L. Bedford, H. Grantham, E. 0 Lowndes, F. T. Stores, and J F. Howson. Proctors: T. A. Fletcher and E. S. Giles. Appai-itor General J. Percival Gamon. Ij

CH r' STER DIOCES AN INSTITUTIONS. I HOUSE OF MSRCY, Lache Lane.-Hon. Sec.: Rev. W. Sparling. Hon TreaBUr8r: R. F rmer, Cathedral Ch?cooers. Sp,?,r,liiig. Hou 'I'rea4tirkr: P,.I 31i,s Vnudrey, Bitth Vale, Congloton. Hou-E OF SHELTER, Vicar's Lane. —Hon. Sec Hon. Mrs. Parker Lady superintendent: Airs. Edwards. LE GY PENSIONS' FUND. —Hon. Sees. Rev. F T. Stonex and J. Gamon. Hon Treasurer: Charles Cop pack BOARD "F EDUCATION.—Hon. Sees. Rev. C.mon A. P. hoi rue. Great Budworth, '.ev. V. H. Sheriff, Stalybridge. Hon. Treasurer: J. U. Thomson, Parr's Bank, Chester. FINANCE ASSOCIATION.—Hon. Sees. Rev. J. M. Hall, Bi kerton 'diaries Coppack, Chester. 1 reasurers J. R. lhcmson, J. Dunn. Bankers: Parr's Bank, I imited. DMCE-AN DEACONESS INSTITUTION, Bought ,n House, Chester — Visitor: The Lord Bishop. Head Deaconess Sifter Violet. Hyde.—Mission House, 25, Weaver-street: Deaconess, Sister Caroline Maturir..—District Nursing Howp. M and 9, Water lower-street: Deaconeas-in-Charge, Sister Mabel Lloyd. CHORAL ASSOCIATION—Chester.—President: His Grace the Duke of Westminster. Hon. Diocesan Secretary and Choir aster: Rev. C. H. Hvlton >-tewart. New Brighton. Choirma.-ter G. U. Harris, organist. Deanery of IVirral- Choirmaster: W. R. Pemberton, Nev Ferry.

PARISH OF CHESTER. I Ove^e-r^ • David Lvthall Hewitt, John Jones (S.O.), J J?hn Davies Sidd?Il. J?ea Hunt.-r. A?-i.?nt Over-eer: Willi&m Shone. Overseers' OSice 68, Waterga.te-.treht. I

CHESTER TOWN COUNCIL. COUNCILLOR KOBERT LAMB, IUAYOR. COUNCILLOR DAVID LYTHAI.L HEWITT, SHERIFF. ALDERMEN.—J. J. Cunnah, G A. Dickson, J. Roberts J. Jones, A Hamilton H T. Brown, W. H Churton, T. Smith, H. Stolterfoth, J. Jones. COUNCILLORS.—Boughton Ward: W. Lees, M. Gibbons, A. M. Archer, R, T. Wiekham, J. G. Frost, J. M Frost. St. John's Ward: J. F Lowe. J. H. Gilbert, R C. Davies H. Jolliffa, A. Mann, M.D. J. D. SirichlI. St Mary's Ward H. W. King, II.D., H B. Dutton I1 P (""ockrill, J.Williamson, G. Btriow W. H. Denson. Trinity Ward D. L. Hewitt, H. Dodd, J. <j. H )!mes.W.Fe'-gu-on, J. :odd. W. H Griffith, St Oswald's Ward: R. H. Lanceley, E. Dutton R. Lamb, W. Vert on W. 1 'arr G. H. l'«vi>ol(is. Recorder, His Honour Judge sir H,'rat:o Lloyd; Sheriff, Daoid LythaII Hewitt; Town Clerk, J. H. Dickson Clerk of the Peace, s. smith; Coroner. E Brassey; Treasurer. J. R. Thomson: City Accountant F J. Beckett; Medical ,,ice)- of Health. G. A. Kenyon; Surreyor, I M Jones; Chief Constable, J. H. L, bourne; Police Surgeon, G. Harrison; Public Analyst. W F Lowe. Clerk to Committees, W. Peers Electrical Engineer, K. Thursfield Tramways Manager: J. Gardner; Librarian of Free Library, E. H 'ad lie Inspector of Weights and Measures. Superintendent of Market, &,c, H. Price Secretary to the Education Committee and Director of Education, A. E. Lovell. M.A.; School Attendance officer. G Avery Inspector of Nuisances H. Wharton: Assistant Inspector of Nuisances, it. H. Jones Isolation Hospital Medical Officer J. Duff, Jlatron. :\l'i>' M MeArdle Meat Inspector, A. Crewe; Keeper of the Grosvenor Park. J Yeats

J Us ( IC W -i uK THfc PKACE 1<\)K THE ellY. His Honour Judge Sir Horatio L oyd, Sir T. G. Frost, W. ] M. Dobie, M.D., H. stolterfoth, M.D., J. Roberts, M I) I Messrs. L Thompson, F. Bullin, H. 1'. Brown. G. A. Di0k80n, J f'omklüon, R. L. Barker. J. Cullirnore. E. Evans-Lloyd, j F E. Roberts, W. T. Levies, F. skipwith, J. Taylor, J. J S 'unnah, T. Smith, J. R Thomson. J G. Frost, J. M. Frost, I J. G. Hoimes, B. C. Roberta. Clerk to the Magistrates, jJ George Davison.

TRUSTEES OF THE Colonel K Evan.Lloyd, Sir T. G Frost, Knt., R. L. Barker, C. P. Douglas, E. Dixon, Sir Horatio Lloyd, T. Smith, G. A. Dickson, B C. Roberts, Henry Stolterfoth, W. Rogers, Rev. M. C. Lowndes, Edg-ar Dutton, J. G. Frost, J. G. Holmes, Rev. Canon Cooper cott, Robert Lamb, Clerk: H. T. Hrown.

REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS. DEATHS & MARRIAGES. District of Chester—Superintendent Registrar: William I Turnock, Forest House. Deputy Superintendent Hegistrar: Rowland D Nieklin. Forest House. Registrar ot Births i and Deaths for the Chester Cathedral Sub District: James Rogers, The CrOR" Be?istra.r of Births and Deaths for the Chester Castle Sub-District: C. G Has well, Foregate- street. Registrar of Births and Deaths for the Tattenhall District: Rowland Willis, Tattenhall. Hegistrars of Marriages for the District James Rogers, C. C. Haswell, and Rowland Willis. District of Kawarden—Sut erintendei.t Registrar Hugh G. Roberts Deputy Superintendent: R. Urwin. Office: The Union Board Room. Broughton. Registrar of Births, M<rri ges and Deaths: W. Bellis, Hope Stttion. Deputy Registrar: J. Brooks.

I COUNTY COURT REGISTRARS. I Bangor: Messrs. H. L Jones and J. iT Jones Carnarvon: C. A. Jones. Chester E. S. Giles. Conway and Llandudno R. S. Chamberlain. Denbigh: R..Humphr'-ys-Roberts. Flint and Mold: H. Taylor. Holyhead, Llangefni and Meitai Bridge: W.T. Jones. Holywell: H. A Cope. Llani-icst J. K. Humphreys. Ruthin: W. Lloyd. St. Asaph$Rhyl: 0. George. TVt-exltarn $Llangollen A.C.Preston.

CHESTER COUNTY COURT (Offices, 28, Old Bank Buildings) -His HOl.;our Sir Horatio Lloyd, Jucige; Registrar of the Court, I*. S. Giles; High Bailiff, The Registrar; E. Johnson, Chief Clerk Office Hours: 10 to 4; Wednesdays 10 to 1. Official Receiver in Bankruptcy Ll. Hugh-Jones. Office Hours 10 to 4 Saturdays, 10 to 1.

I PUBLIC OFFICERS of THE COUNTY OF i HESTER. I EARL EGERTON OF TATTON, LORD LIEUTENANT. ) THOMAS BLAND ROYDEN, HIGH SHKRIFF. I Clerk of the Peace and Clerk to County 'ouneil: Reginald Potts, Chester. County Treasurer: J. R. Thomson, Parr's Bank Chester. Clerk of Indictments Henry Lister Reade, Congleton. Bridgemaster and Surveyor: Harry F. Bull, Chester. Assistant Surveyor: W. Holland; C uiity Arehitect H. Beswick, Chester Public Analyst Joseph Carter Bell, Higher Broughton, Manchester. Chief Constable: Lieut.-Colonel John Henry Hamersley, Chester. Deputy Chief t Nonstable: WIN. L< ah,Chester; (ounty Accoullt- ant: James Williams, Chester Castle Clerk of Committees: C. Hibbert. Chester. Director of Edticati rl: R. 11. Wtrd, Chester Assistant Director of Education J. H. Howit M.A., Chester. W, ights and Measures Inspectors Chief Inspector, W. D. Laird, Chester Castle; Wirral W. J Hallard, Chester Castle; Nantwich A Timmis, Chester Castle; Altrincham H. Hind Northwich Hyde: S. Lea, Duke street, Stockport. District Survey rs Wirr 1, J. F. Hawkins, 2, Abb-y Square, Cluster; Northwich, A Linnell, Leftwich Macclesifeld, J. T. Boyd, Macclesfield Nantwich, II Peerman, Nantwich.

PUBLIC ESTABLISHMENTS. I POOR LAW AUDITOR—John F. A(iains6. CUKSTER MUSICAL SOCIETY —Conductor: Dr.J. C. Bridge. CHESTER ORCHESTRAL 'OCIL'RY -Conductor Mr. J C. Hiuhes. Rev. J. L. Bedford, -ecretary CHESTER CEMETERY— R. E. Griffiths, Clerk; W. Whittinsrham. Sexton T A. Beckett Secretary. CHESTER LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASSOCIATION.— Secretary: C Bennett, Railway Inn, Saltney. CKF-SI ER CALEDONIAN ASSOCIATION. — President Mr. J. R- TI omson. Hon. ^ec. Walter Fergusson. CHESTER CHARITY ORGANIZATION OCIETY.-OfficeR' OrOustiil Chambers. Godstall lane. Agent: Arthur Millward CUE.STAR WELSH Socir TY — President: Mr. E. Williams, 13, Grosvenor-rd. Sec.: Mr. R. T. Morgan, 1, t- aulkner-st. CHESTER UNITED (jAS COMPANY —Jas. Pye, secretary, Offices Cuppin-st.; F. A. Pye, General Manager; J. C. He ton. Engineer Works, Roodee. CHESTER WATERWORKS COMPANY (Offices: Newgate- street).— F. E. Roberts, Chairman W S. Moss, Secretary. CITY BATHS, Union Street.—Superintendents Mr. and Mrs. Standring. CHESTER MEDICAL -OCIETY.—President: Dr. Mules; Vice-President: Dr. Wright Sec. Dr. Newall. CHESTKB FANCIERS' ASSOCIATION.—Treasurer Lawrence Booth. Sec Edward And rews, G, Newgate-street. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' MEOICAL AID ASSOCIATION.—Dr. Cuffe. S'. Olave's House. Lower Bridge-street. VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE (KARL OF CHESTER'S).— Station: Northgate street. Capt. J.Williamson; Lieut, and Hon. Sec. M. YatpR; Resident Engineer J. Shone; Treasurer; Mr. A. Clemenc. Telephone No. 7. CHESTER PAXTON SOCIETY.—President: M jor Mac- Gidy cuddy Chairman ofommittee: N. F. Barnes: Hon. ec. G. P. Miln. GROSVENOR MUSEUM IMANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.— President: His Grace the Duke of V\restminster Chairman J. Gooddie Holmes; Hon S c. and Hon. Treasurer John Dodd; Curator: R. Newste:td, F.E S. CHESTER SOCIETY OF NATURAL SCIENCE, ART AND Lrr"{ATURE.-Prcs'dent: Rev A. H. Fi-sh, B.A., B.-c.; Vice- Pre,ideiits: Prof. T. McKenny Hughes, A 0 Walker, W M. Dobie, H. Stolterfoth. M.A, T. Shepheard, G. R. Griffith and .T. D. Sidd ill; H ti. Treas. J. Simon; Curator and Hon. Librarian: R. N?wste?d. A.L.S, &c.: Hon. scientific Sec. H Stolterfoth, M. A. Hon. General Sees. G. P. Miln and W F. J. >heuheard. CHESTKR SCHOOL OF ?ClENCE AND ART AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS.—President His the Duk? of Weatmiustfr, Vic President: His Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd; Chairman: Dr. Stolterfoth; Hon Sec. G. R Griffith; Hon. I'reas.: J.Williams. Art School, Head Master; W.<i.Schroder; Technical Day School Head Master: J A McMichael B.A B.Se, Clerk to Governing Body John Dodd. CHESTER AND NORTH WALKS ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORIC SOCIETY, GROSVENOR MUSEUM.—Patron, His Grace the Duke of Westminster; President, The Bishop of Chester; Hon. Editorial Sec., Rev. F. Sanders F.S.A.; Hon. Curator & Librarian, R Newstetd: Hon. See., Ed. Hodkinson; Hon Treas., F. Skipwith; General Sec., Walter Conway. HIS MAJ::STY'S 1 'OUKT OF PROBATE & DISTRICT REGISTRY, White Friars Chester, for the City and County of Chester.— District Registrar: H. A. Jenner; Chief Clerk, C. Edwards

iuiLITARY INTELLIGENCE. NORTH-WESTERN DISTRICT MILITARY CENTRE (Chester): Assistant Adjutant General: Col. E. IC Courtenav. Deputy Assistant Adjutant General Major R. S. Oxley Staff Captain for Musketry O-pt. E Pearce-Serocold. Officer Commanding Royal Artillery not yet appointed. Staff Captain Royal Artillery not yet appointed Commanding Royal Engineer: Lieti, olonel W. E. H. Stafford. C.B. Officer Comuanoing A. S. Corps: Major A. L. Caldwell Principal Meoieai Officer: Col. A. W. Duke. Chief Urdnajiceothcer Major J. F. -almon. District Paymaster: Col. H. M.. omi.igns Recruiting Staff fficers (Class 2): Majors H J. Bowman, W. H Booth, and Q-Master D. fetrachan (Hon. Capt) Medical Officer: Lieut.-Col. E. V. MacSwiney, It .D. 22ND I.EGIMENTAL fJ CT.-Cliesh ire Regiment: Officer Commanding, Col t mmaney. Major J. R. K. Birch, D S.O. Capts.: W L. o re ton. Lieuts. J. A. Bustield, J. L. Shore. and Q..Il. T. Dutton. EAKL OF CHESTER'S YEOMANRY CAVALRY.—Head- quarters: Chester. I olonel Commandant: Ihe Earl of Harrington, econri in ommand Lieut.-Col. J Tomkinson. Majors Hon. Tatton Egerton, Lllrd A. H ^rosvenor, W B. Brocklehurst, Night Hon. (i Wjndham and O. M. Leigh. Captains: Mr Philip H. B. Grey- H gertoi;, H. M. Wilson, His Grace the Duke of Westminster, R. W. D. Phillips and E. W. Swetenham. Lieuts: H. Barnston, R. N. H. Veidin, A. M. R. Legh and K. Barbour. ^ec »nd- I ients. ,\J. P'gei tori G. C. Lees Milne, P. K. ^lazbrook, C. W lomkiDson tt". F E Massey, W. W. Holland, J J. J. de ivnoop, J. V. Hormon and J. i gerton Warburton. Adjutant: Capt. Neil Haig. Quarter-Master and Hon. Capt.: G. Cooper Medical Officer: Surgeon-Lieut. J E. lllllps V-t. Officer: Vet.-Liemt. R. C. Edwards. Hon. Chaplain hev. C. H. Prodgers. Permanent Staff: Reg S.. Major: J. Lamb; Squad. Sergt.-Majors T. P.^rris M Dve- F. Hopper, W. Barrett. Reg. Q.-Master Sergt. J. Lewis, Squad. "t'rgt -Majors W. Leech, R. Alhvood, E. Jones, W. li^wtun tequad Quarter-Ma ter Ier-ts. W. Pownall, J. Gregory, J. K. Newton, M. Gerrard.   ,CHE,SHIITE REGIMENT (1st Royal Cheshire   C. H. ??ce-Hayhurst. Li?ut.- Colone?' C P. Lees. Major: L. Jone-; Capt:iÏns:  T. Logan, G R. l'"1;?,. ?. ? ?b?', K ??bord, K L. Lioyd, ? I?rie C.H. To!er, C. W. G. M?y. Lieuts.: P. J. Iloaram 1. M Broadbent, R. Charlton, C. A. K. M?ttersoni.D Frost, Hon. A. R. Ci?g-Hiii. Second. Lieut B. A Jackson. Adjutant: Capt B. H. Chetwynd- :taplton. Quarter-Mastpr: Lip,¡¡t, T n"t"" TnhnntA of Musketry Captain C. H. Toler. "uvu. ÅUU'VW 1ST CHliSHlKE AND CARNARVONSHIRE VOLUNTEER ARTILLKRY CORPS (Earl of Chester's Volunteer Artillery).- Hea. i quarters Chester. Hon.Colonel: H.T. Brown. Lieut.- Colonel commandant W. X. LLoyd Lieut.-Colonel H. "avage. Majors H • B. Mason and R. 1. Greene. Captain p L ?'? .?-?- 'Adj?nt). Cap?ins: W C. WW {r J. B. hah (Hon. Ah:?.), F Bloom ? Hon.M? ?or ? J 8 nnaJie, J. ?uels (Kon M?or).H. i.?chef, 1. H. ?ood H. K. 1ayJo., C. J. H.rrison 1-: H. Dickson Ciayton East and C. H. Carson. Lieuts. R. E. (Jwen, D. C. Davies, W U Clarke, W. H. Hutrhes, C. J. Luya, J. A. Green L. II. Davies, H C Vincent and J. L. Maygei. Second-Lieuts. Joseph Roby and G. H Hopwood. Major: E. fountain, Q.M. Medical Officers: Surgeon Lieu .-Lois. E. J. Lloyd5 M.D., A. M. Archer, M.D., R. < B. Wright. surgeon-Captain: T. G T.nst \i w I Lieut C. Vi. -Ow(,n ActinST I Hylton Stewart, M A., and J F. Howson, M A r £ Ll CHESTEK'S) V.B.C.R.-H?dquarters: Chester. LcleL Ut^°L ,a Hon. Colonel: T. J. Smith. V D., Commanding. MaJ°r: A. H. Talbot. Capbin and Hon EK vans V /RR1' TVT-D ?P?- = ? ? Ashtcn, F. 0. K?v??a C ??k B?r?om?l?.' S. Thornley (Hon. C?pt. in Army), J B. Royle ( S?rV £ of Officers and I?n. Capt. in Armv! ? Clarke, W M. Burton, A. Timmins, C. Edwards, V V .D T? /(HH on. MMajor), R. L St. C. Nicholson, A. G. Hamilton ? 1? ?'? V. ?''?' ? D. Dickson (Hon. Lieut in Army), W. G. Linaker, H. E. WeissmuHer, A. J. Muso-rave second Lieuts. C F. Bell, C. E. Linaker, H. W. Guest J. Sa Adjutant: Captain W. Martin Leake. Quarter- Master: Captain J. Williamson. Medico Umcers brigade Surgeon Li,,ut. Colonel A. Hamilton, V D.; Surgeon Lieut. A. MMcpLTennan M B. Acting Chaplains Revs. H. Grantham, H B. Blogg, M A., E. Eddowes, M.A., F. Edwards, M.A.

*j0UIiTT ?°???????.?ore?te-street ? -Li,?,,tcol. J. fl. H??ersley, Chief toustabie f I Chehire. Mr. Wm. Leah Deputy Chief Constable. L ? ?Wuj. ?Uoo!l. e, Detective Inspector.

MARKET, Northirate Street.—Open daily. Lk Market days, Wednesday and Saturday. Superin- t e, udent: Alr. H. Price. CORN EXCHANGE, Eastgate Street.—Open on Saturday from one to three o'clock. CATTLE MARKET, Brook Street.-Superilltendent r Mr. 1. Matthews Jones. Town Hall. -Ab., I& & I

L T "V 'V' 'Ir-'V-  D I S TRIC T COUNCILS. I CHESTER RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—Chairman Edward Dean Clerk W. Turnock. HAWARDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL.—Chairman W. Fryer; Vice-Cliairman: Maurice Jones; Clerk: Hugli G. Roberts. HOOLF. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL.-Clilii, man: Wm. Williams: Vice-Chairnian: Alfred Watts; Clerk: A. E. Caldecutt. MALPAS DISTRICT COUNCIL.—Chairman Evan Langley; < lerk: Geo. Richardson. Whitchurch. NKWTON PARISH COUNCIL. -Chairman: G. F. COX; Clerk: James Prince. TARVIN DISTRICT COUNCIL.—Chairman: R. O. Orton Clerk H. Grant Hailey. TARPORLEY UHBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL.—Chair- man T. H. Gordon Clerk Thos. Cawley. WIRRAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—Chairman: Thos I Davies; Clerk: J. E. S. Ollive.

I THE POPULATION OF CHESTER. I ■L According to the Census of 1901 the population Y within the municipal boundary was 3S,:)08, as com. pared with ><7,105 in 1891, or an increase of 12"3. The population within the Parliamentary bouadary, L which embraces Hoole and several outlying districts, r was 41,910, as against 41,391 in 1891, or an increase of 3519. In the Chester C.istle sub-district there was an increase of 700 in the municipal boundary, the < population being 20,129, as against 19,429, in 1891; while within the Parliamentar3- boundary of this sub-district, the population was 20,599 as against 19,713, an increase of 856. There was an increase of k503 in the municipal population of the Cathedral sub- pit district, which was 18,179.

THE CABINET. k (lhe official salary is niven niter enr-h nnm, ) Prime Minister—Mr. Balfour. "J Lord £ ]lancellor—Lord balsbury, £10,000. Lord Chancellor of Ireland-Lord Ash b(,urne,£S,ooo 1" President-Lord Londonderry, *2 000 ?Lord Privy Seal-Lord Sa)isbury, ?.000 First Lord of the Treasury-Mr. Balfour, £ 5,000. First Lord of the Admiraltv-Lord Selborne, £4,500 "me Secretary Mr. A Akers Douglas, £5,000 Foreign Secretary-Lord Lansdowne, tb,000 War Secretary-Mr. Arnold Forster, £ 5,000 Colonial Secretary-Mr. Lyttleton £ 5,000 Indian Sect-etary-Air. Brodrick, £.5,000 Chief Secretary for Ireland-Mr. Wyndliam, t-t,425 Chaucellor of the Exchequer-Mr. A. Chamberlain, ik5 000 ►?Cr?T75?rScotland-Mr. Graham Murray, £ 2,000 Board of Trade-Mr. Gerald Ba four, 1:2,000 Local Government Board-Mr. Walter Long, £ 2 000 Board of Agri, ulttire- Lord Onslow, £ 2,0<X> Education—Lord Londonderry, E2,000 Postmaster General—Lo d Stanley. £ 2 Sm

LOCAL MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT CHESHIRE-Chester (City) K. A. Yerburgh. Birkenhead: Sir hlliot Lees. Stockport: Sir Joseph Leig,, and B. V Melville. Altrincham Division C. R. Disraeli. Ci-ei(-e Division Jam. s Tomkinson. EPdidri-si bury Divi. sion: Henry J. Tollemache. Hyde Division: Edward Chapman. Knutsford Division Hon. A. de Tatron Egerton. Macclesfield Division  ?:? Dtr:StOK  W..romley-Da venport. Northu-ich Division: Sir J. T. Brunner. Wirral Division Joseph Hoult. DE--iBIGHSHIRE.-East Division: S. Moss. West Ihvision. J. H. Roberts. Denbigh Boroughs: Hon. G. T. Kenyon. FLINTSHIRE. Flint County: Saml. Smith. Flint Boroughs J. Herbert Lewis.

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES. ALTRINCHAM -J Her; ert Hall, 2, Dunham-road, Altrincham, Secretary. CHFsiiiitE.-T.A. Beckett, St. Werburgli Chambers Secretary. CHESHIRE CHAMBER OF AORICULTUKE. — C. B. Davies Eirdswick Hall. Middlewich CHESHIRE DAIRY FARMERS' ASSOCIATION.-R Challiuor, Secretary, Chester CHESHIRE COUNTY DAIRY INSTI- TITrE.-R. P. Wtrd, Couiit Education Offices, City-road, Chester. CHrSifIRF, NITLK PILODUCFRS' ASSOCIATION.-Jas. Sadler, Nantwich, Secretary. CHESHIRE, SHROPSHIRE & NORTH WALES FARMERS' SUPPLY ASSOCIATION.- W. J Dutton, Manager, Nantwich. CHESHIRE FARMERS' CLUB.-A. P. Smith, Sec. DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIRF.T. Welsby, Sec..Wellington Chambers, Hhyl MIDDLE- WICH.-R. Courtney-King, Sec., Lewin-st., Middle- wich. OSWESTRY DISTRICT.—T. Whitfield Sec., Willow House, Oswestry. ROYAL LANCASHIRE.— Bdward Bohane. Sec., Miller Arcade, Preston. SAIrlIBAcu FARMERS' CLCB —A Williams, Sec., Harding's Lane End Farm, Siiiidbacli. WARPING- TON AGRICULTURAL Socir.TY.-H. B. Melville, Sec., 21, B M-st., Warrington. WHITCHURCH DAIRY 'AIt1lIEHS' A SSOCIATION.-T. Nnnnerley, Se, \Yhit- chur h WIRRAL AND HIEKENHEAD — Arthur H. Edwardson, See.. n, Hamilton Square, Birkenhead. W I:EXHAM AND DISTRICT —R J. Kendrick, Sec., Wrexham. WREXHAM FAH1IIERS' CLUB.Y. B. adler, The Lodge, Holt, Secretary.

COUNTY MAGISTRATES. ALTRINCHAM.—The Hon. J. E. Cross, High Leigh, Knut"ford; Sir T. S. Bazley, Bart., Bournemouth, W.; Sir W. Pollitt'Kt., Al'rincham; His Honour Judge J. Kinder Brafibury. Altrincham; Messrs. B. Allen, Altrincham; G. F. Arrr,it,ge, Altrincham; W. P. Brabazon, Lymrn W. D Bullock, iltrincham J Clarke. AshUm-upon-Mersey N. Cierr.r, Altrincham K. M. Crosfield. Lymm G. L. Dewhurst, Ly; W. A. Dewhurst. Lymni H T. Gaddum, Bowdon; E N Gilloway, Altrincham; J. Gibb, Altrincham; J. H. Graftn, Altrinctlan!; J. G. Grove?:, M. P., Altrincham W. G- Groves. Lymm; J. Hall, Sale; J. T. Hughes, Altrmc-iam Aiimiral J P. Jones-Parry, Warrington b. W. Joynsnn, Du-.iham Massey K. H. Joynson, Bowdon; J. Kendall, SaU: T. W. Killick, Altriachmn; H. V. Kilvert, Ashton upon Mersey N. Kilvert, Woodcourt, Brock- lands; A Lawson. Ashton-upon-Mersey Lieut.-Colonel H. At. r: ( egh Knutsford; Sir B. 1'. Leech, Timporley fV. W. Mills, Bowdon; A. Neild, Bowdon; T. P. Morris, Lyinm Wm. Owen, Hale; J. Platt, Carntorth, Lancashire; F Platt. Higgins, AJ.P., Bowdon; G. Pooke. Sale; E. J. Sidebotham.Bowdon; J. W. Sidebotham, BoWdon-; P Stubs, Newnh-im, Gloucestershire; A. Tarholton, Bowdon; T N. ¡ 'i'attou, .Northenden T. tayior, Sule t. P. Wainwright, S,.I,- A. W*.tl<in, Lymm; H. H. Worthington, Somerset.— Clerk Harris, Solicitor, Altrincham. I B [tox; o-Li.-Lor(i A. H. Grosvenor, Broxton Hall; Messrs. H. Aldose Al lersey Hall; G IHrbour. bo!worth Castle; R. B.,b,)tir, Bo',esw,,rlh Castle; ii. Barer.ton, i'arndon; W. G. Crum, Gi l-govv; J. Howard, Malpas R Howard, Malpas; I K van la.n!{ley, Malpas; E. H. Massie, Malpas; R. O. I Orton, 'lattenhali; S. H. Sandbach, Malpas; 'I'. M. L. j Veril, Whitchurch Rev. C. Wolley-Dod, Malpas; F. j A. Wolryche-Wliitmore. — Clerk: H. l'aylor, solicitor, Chestrr. BUCKLOW—Earl Egerton of Tatton, Knutsford: The Hon A. de Tatton I'X'erton, M.P., Loncloii, Sir W. H. Houldsworth, Bart., M.P. Sir P. T. Mainwaring, Bart., Knutsford; Messrs. A. Ash worth, Gresford; F. A^hworth, W. Uellhouse. Knut.-ford. C.H.Benton Knutsford; H. A. Birle,, Knutsford; F. W. Carver, Knut ford; W. L. I Blt-nkia?opp Coulson T. M. Davies, Knutsford; C. J. I;all, way, Knutsford; T. IT. HsrJy, Knutsford; W. J. Hart -r; vV. Jones, Worcester E. G. L">i:e-ter. Knutsford R. B. LongriHge, T'abley: G. Lord, KiiUtstord H. Lvcett, ,'?otithpoi-t; P I t et-r i mzt.1, Knut. Southport; F Merriman, Knutsford; A. L. P ,yn. Knutsford; H Spurrier. Ilcrby; C. L. Warren, Knutsford.- Clerk: L. Caldecutt, Solicitor, Knutsford. CHESTER CASTLE.—The Hon. Cecil T. Parker. Eccleaton Sir P. G Frost, Chester; His Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd, Chester Messrs. C. H. Broadbent, Upton P. H. Chambres. I.'hvi E. Dean: Upton; G. A. Dickson, Chester K Evans- Lloyd, Chester; J. Povrr, Newton; K T. Richardson, Capenhurst; F. Rigby, London; B. C. Roberts, Chester; W. Stockton, Ellesmere Port; J. Thompson, Chester; H. D Trelawny, Shotwiok Park; A. O. Walker; W. VV il iiitns, Chester; W. M. Williams; The Right Hon. G. Wynlham, Saightou. -Clerk: W. H. Churton, Solicitor, Chester. DAUF.SBURY.—Viscount Cross, G.C.B., Broughton-iu- Furness Messrs. Z. Armitage, Preston Brook; J. M. Edelsten, Grappenhall; F. A. Frost, Warrington; W. C. T ▼ T T Jones, St. Asaph, N.W. W. Long-, Warrington: T. H. Lyon, Wa.rrington; C. Marson, Loiidon. S.WT. K. Monk-, Walton Superior H. Neild, Higher Whitlfv, Warrington J. G..Parr. Warrington R. C. Parr, Warrington R. PierpOInt, M.P., VVarrington Lieut -Col. J. C. Ridgway, rlPteall Lodge; G. Kodger, Selkirk, Scotland; A. H. '.Ualbc)t, Pr, ton Brook; J. Tiusley, Warrington; J. White, o^on S. F. Widolrington. Northumberland.—Clerk: H. Greeuall, Solicitor, Warrington. DUKINFIELD.—Messrs. T. G. Ashton, M.P., Hyde; A. B. Aspland. Hyde; J. Bailey, Hyde; T. Beeley, Hyde; T. C. Beeley, Ilyde: C. H. Booth, Dukidield: A. C, Koyd, Dukinfield; A. Buckley, Manchester K. Chapman, MP., Mottrtm-in-Longdendale; J. F ('heethaui, Stalybridge; E. Cooke, Hyde; J. Cryer. Ashton-under-l.yne; J. Donnell, Disley; M. Fentem, Stilybridge W. Flint, Hollingworth W. lv Garforth NorrmmtoB. Torkt-hire; J. E. (T rtside, Stalybridire; J. H. Gartside, Sta.'ybridge; W. Harrison, Stalybridge; K. Hibbert, Hyde; S Horsfield, Hyde; T Horsfield, Hyde; J Kerfoot, Dukinfield; J. W S. Lnwton, Greenfield, near C>idham W. S Lowe, Stuyley J. E. Mellor, Abergele E. Morton, Hyde G. Newton, ^hiplev, York- shire; J Ollham, Hyde; VVT. J. Parkyn, Dukinfieid; J. Pickup, Dukinfield; H. Bratt, Dukinfield G. Vs7. H-hodes, Mottram-in-I.ongdendale; J. Ridyard, Stalybridge H. sidobottom, Sta ybridge; 1'. H. Sidebottom, Hadfieid, Jlan- chester; Col. A Sidebottom, Stalybridge; W. Sidebottom, Mottram-in-Loug iendule; W. Sparrow, ottram-in- Londen. dale F. H. I inker, Hvdc VV. Underwood. Dukinfield J. Wugstaffe, Mottram-in-Longdend+le; F. Wild, Hyde; H. Wood, Stilybri lve W. E. Wood, Dukinfield.—Cierk (County) G. J. Westbrook, Hyde and Dukinfield. E DDISBU Ry.- Earl of Haddington, Arderne Hall, Tar- porley; Lord Tollemache, Peckforton Castle, Tarporley; Lord Delamere, Northwich; bir P H. B. Grey-Egerton, Bart., larpodey; Capt. the Hon. H. R. Arien-Baillie-Hamilton, Tarporley; Messrs It. Bate, Ta-porley H. C. Barder; Hartford; R. Ch- sters.Winsford J. J. Crosfield, Frodsham. G. L. Davies, Helsby; G. R. Davies, Hartford T. H. Gordon, Tarporley; E. W. Griffith, I'arpurley; T. D. Grinike- Drayton; G ptain W. H ison, Northwich; W. N Hutching- Frodsham; J.Jone3,Witney, 0 x"n; C'donelW. U. La"cClle"" Frodabtm J. B. Littleoale, Hartford; H. P. Mortimer, Fr dsham J. Murray Erodr-ham J. S. Neill, Weaverbam; J. Ockleston, Fr dsham; G Oltell, Witisforl; J. E. hViss, VVinsford C. Reynolds Colwyrl Bay; J. Righy, Winsford J. W. Smith, Weaver ham H. Lyle Smyth, Barrowmore Hall J. H. Stock, M.P., Tarporl-y G. C. Taylor, Helshy J. Taylor, Helsby; C. Threlfall, Tarporley; J. Tomkinson, .\I.P" Tarporley Mijor J. A. Turner, Winsford; W. Turner, Winsford; R. N. H. Verdin, Winsford; W. H. Verdin, Winsford H. E Wilbraham, Nortnwich; S H Woodhouse; S. Woodward, Frodsham.—Clerks: J. L. Trafford, Solicitor, Northwich; Over: J. H. 'oake, Solicitor, Winsford; Frodsham: F. A Lake, Solicitor, Kuncorn Tarporley T. Cawley, Solicitor, tarporley. MIDDLEWICH AND SANDBACH.—Sir W. G. Shakerley; Bart., C'onglet >n R v J. H. Armitstead, Holmes C iapel, Messrs. E. Ashton; G.B Baker- Wilbraham, Stoke-on- Trent; C. D. Bradwell, Congleton; H G. Broomfield, Alsager; T. Bullock, Congleton W. O. Carver, Holmes Chapei W; it. Court, -Mid Iewich; E. It. Cox, Wiltshire; W. Y Craig, Stoke-on-Trent; G. P. Daiutry. Congleton Col. C. H. France- IT Hayhurst, Middlewich F. C. France-Hayhurst, Middlewich G 'iarfit, Middlewich Col R. F. Gartside-Tipping, C B., Congleton; W. H. Grindtey, Stoke-on-Trent; L. Harthan, Sandbach J. B. Hill, Congleton C. W. Hog-g, Congleton; J. Holland, Alsager Col. J. Kennedy, Sandbach; Lt.-Col. C. P. Lees Oundle, North Hants; Capt. H. cIgh, Holmes Chapel; J. Maddock. Stoke-on-Trent; T. Nl;ti-rioi,t, Llanrwst; H B. Mas.~ey, Sandbach; M. H. Moss, Miadlewich; G. Pedley, Conyrleton; F. Higby, Alsager J Uobmson, Alsager J. F. T. Royds, Sandbach A.. I Solly, Congleton A. J. SollY, -!ongleton; C. W. Swetenham- Congleton; J. M. Toler, London, M C. M. M. Wilson, Holmes Chapel J. M. Yates, K.C., Congleton.—Clerk: U-Bygott, Solicitor, A. TJ. (-) I er, IC.SCa.  d ba c li d i t t o Congicton, H. L. Rea d e, Mtddlewioh: Sandbach, ditto; Congleton, H. L. Reade, Solicitor, Congleton. NANTWICH. The Hon. R. S. G. Stapleton Cotton, Stalford Baron W. H. Von. Schroder. Nantwich; Sir D L. Broughton, Bart., Nantwich; Sir W. H. Holland, Kt., M. P., Nantwich Messrs. J. Atkinson, Crewe J. Bayley, Nantwich J. Beckett, Colwyn Bay fi. R. Bellyse, Nant- wich o'. Brocklebank, Tarporley; W. L Chew, Nantwich E. T. D. Cotton-Joarell, Nantwich; C. E Davenport, Nantwich: C. H. Davies, Middlewich; W. J. Dutton, Nantwich; W.Eard ey, Nantwich; J. Emberton,Nantwich; T. E Hil, Nantwich; A N. Hornby, Nantwi"h; B- W Kearsley, Nantwich; C. E.C. Luxmoore,Middlewich; kV. Ni cneill Crewe; H. Munro, Nantwich; H. B. Newcome, Nantwich; R. Pedley, Crewe C. H. Poole, Whitchurch C. S. Houndell, Brighton W. H. Von Schroder, Nantwich; J. S. Skidmore, Nantwich; A. Starkey, Nantwich; J Tayleur, Market Drayton; H. Taylor, Crewe; tl. j. Tollemache, M.P., Nantwich; F. W. Webb, Cro%,ve.-Clork C. E. Speakman, Solicitor, Cicwe. ORTIIWIC vr. T,iea t. -Colonel The Hon. n. J. 0. Jocelyn Northwich; Sir J. T. Brunner, Bart., M.P., Waverrree. Liverpool; Sir Joseph Verdin, Bart., Hereford-hire Lord Barrymore, Qu<>enstown Colonel T. H. Marsha.U. (.H, Upper Bangor, N. Wales; Colonel P. Egerton- Warburton Northwich; Messrs. A. Ashton, Northwich; H. Bratt: Northwich; O. B Cliff, Northwich; J W Deakin, North- wich; K. France Hayhurst, Ruab-'n; D. B. Hewitt, Northwich; L. Jones, Lianidloes, North Wales; G T. Joynson, Northwich; t. Kay, Northwich; O. M. Leigh, Northwich; A. H. Lewis, Northwich; T. Moreton, Hartford; C. F. Parr, Herts; J We.-ton, Northwich; T. H:Irtt' ord C I Parr, Herts- Wilkinson, N ()irth wicil. -Clerk: Charles E. Newell, Solicitor, Northwich. PRESTBURY.—Sir P. L Brocklehurst, Bart., Macclesfield Capt. A. H. Anson, K.N., Poyuton; (;01. J. C. Antrobu, Congleton; Rev. Canon K J. Bell, Crewe; Messrs J. Bancroft. Poynton W. W. Barlow, Pitt Manor, near WI; Chester; J. B>iskervyleGlegg, T helford; Col. C. H. Beck, C.B., Macclesfield; J. H. BIrchnnough. Maccles- fie d W. T. Birchenough, Macclesfield H foddiugton, Wilmslow; F D. Brocklehurst, Macclesfield; W. B. Brockle- hurst, Macclesfield; J. B C. Brooks, Chelford; C. M. Carlisle, Alderley Edge; H. Cawley Alderley Eflge; J. Charter, Alderley Edge T. Crewdson, Handforth; W. B. Davenport, M.P., Chelford; Col. G. Dixon, Chtlford; G. C. Gr.e"weH, Poynton E. II. Grejj, lbndfnrth; Capt R. Greg.Handforth; J. Holt. Wilmslow A J. Kiri, Polling. ton; It. B M. Lingard-Monk,Wilmslow; W. Mewbnrn, jlmr, Pembury, Kent; J. O. Nich lson, Macch-sfield H. Philips, IMncclesfield G. H. Shakerley, Rotlierham; W R. Side- bottom, Wilmslow; W. W. Stancliffe, Macclesfield; J. Thompson. Wilmslow; C. Ii. Thornycroft, Crewe; Col. J. W. H Thorp, Macclesfield H. C. Yates, Macclesfield.— Clerk William Mail', Solicitor, Macclesfield. RUNCORN.—Sir R. M. Brooke, Bart., Runcorn Messrs. C W. Hazlehurst, Moreton Court, Herefordshire; E. Imison. Runcorn: A. Norman, Runcorn; F. J. Norman, h'uncorn; J.Pr'tchard, Kuncorn; H. Reynolds, Helsby; P. E. Speakman, I eominster; s. Taylor, Runcorn; A. Thomas, Frodsham; W. Timmins, Runcorn G. I. Wigg, Windermere.—Clerk F. Johnson, Runcorn. STOCKPORT Lord Newton, Disley, Stockport; Sir J. Leigh, M P., M inrhester; His Honour Judge R. Brown,K C., Westminst r,S.YV.; Messrs. J. Adshead, Hazel Grove, tstoik- port F. Barlow. Stockport; J. li. Barlow, M.P., Stock- port; A. Bel, Stockt)ort; H. Bell, Stockport; J H. Bradshaw I-herwood, Stockport C. A. Brady, Stockport C. A. Brady, Stockport S. Buckley, Stockport W. E. Carrington. Stockport; E. Carver, Hazel Grove; A Ii. Cleg. Han forth J. W. H Davenport H mdley, Oakham, Rutland; J I Jerbyshire, Compstall; G. Fearn, Wilmslow; G. A. Fernley, Buxton; A. Godson, Che idle, nr. Manchester; W. N. Heald R Hollingdrake, Stock port Colond C. J. Howard, Buxton; I L. Leigh, Buxton; W. G. Meller, t.'omiley; J. W. Mellor, Whaley Bridge; T. H. Mills, Stockport; J. H. Milne, Cheadle; s. H. Moorhouse, Stockport; Col. W. Mothersill, Whaley Bridge; ii. Morgan Romiley C. H. Nevill, >tocltport; Major J E Piatt, aff,-oiiWalden; R. S. Sheplev, Stockport; J. r.. Steward, Compstall; A. J. Sykes, Cheadle; n. H. Sykes, Bishops Castle, Shropshire; F Sykes, Cheadle; T C. Toler Holmes Cha el; H. J. Whitehouse, Marple; M. WoorimasH G. B. Worthington, t'ark Lane, London, AV. T. P. Young, Marple.- Clerk: C. E. Lake, Solicitor, Stockport. IVII?,RAL.ir W. B Forwood, Bromborough; Messrs. T. H. Babington, Eastham J. S. llarmnrd Banner, Neston; J Parber, Wallasey; H. Bell, West Kirby; W. Bell, New Brighton W. Bingham, Birkenhead R. E R. Brockle- bank, Bebington Brocklebank. Heswall T R. Bulley, Liseartl; C. J Busheil, Birkenhead; R. Bushell, NF-ston T. Clarke, Neston; U. B. Corbett; G. K. Crow. Rock Ferry; 1. D ivies, Bebington; J Elliot, Hoylake E. Evans, junr., Bromborough; J. J. Evana, Bebington 1\1. T. Graveson, Lis-card; T S. Hannay, Birkenhead E. H. Harrison, Eastham; F J. Harrison, Newcastle, Staffs.; W Heap, Liscard; C. Hibbert, Birkenhead; H. W. Hind, Birkenhe-i.fi lit. Hobson. Bromborough; J. U. Hodgson, Higher Bebington; W. Y. Hodgson, Bromborough C. E. Hope, Neston; W. Hope; T H. Jackson, Birkenhead; W Jackson. Claughton S. Jones, West Kirby; J. Joyce, Liscard; T. Joynson, Now Brighton; M. K Laird, Birken- head T R. Lee, New Ferry; A. Lindsay, Liscard; J C. Lloyd, Neston W. M. Mellor, Liverpool; T. W. A. Napier. 'gremont; P. Owen, Great Sutton; C. S. Pain, Lower Bebington G. H. Peers, Wallasey; J. Pemberton. Neston P. Pooley, Li card; H. Pooley, Liscard; R W. Preston, Wallasey; A. G. Hankine, Hoylake; W. O. N. Shaw, Ross, Herefordshire; J. Smith, New Brighton; J. C. tead, Li.scard; R. Steel. Liscard; Col. S. Stitt, Birkenhead; F. Storey, New Brighton; G. Wall, West Kirby; W. A. ,?v, ioll ei?y, ?l "I e, Brighton.—Clerk: G. A. Solly, Solicitor, Birk..h??d.

MAYORS AND SHERIFFS OF CHESTER SINCE THE PASSING OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT. MAYORS. SHERIFFS. 1836—William Cross Robert Whitley 1S37—Thomas Dixon John Palin 18:38-Edward Samuel Walker .John Williamson 1839—J hn Uniacke Robert Miller 18.0—The same Thomas Griffith IStl-Wi,liaui Wardell William John Seller lS4-Wiiliam Brown Jo n Lowe 1813—Will aiii Henry Brown Thomas Huxley 184-1—Henry Kels II Sumuel Gardner 18-t5-Charles Potts Edward Tilston 1816—Edward Tilston John Smith 1847—Richard Phillips Jones, M.D. John Rogers 1848—The same John Trevor 1849—Sir Edward Samuel Walker. Robert Turner !850-Jo n Williams Edward Russell Seller 1,S51-T]i sa,.c! Edward Johnson 1852—Philip Stapleton Humberston Peter Eaton  ??°'- «•«». Roberts (, ?ielia?d Phllhps Jones, M.D .5 1854—John mith Samuel Peac ck 1855-Williaiii Henry Brown loltn Hicldin lS.56-Edward Francis French Samuel heller 1857-Peter K'aton Joli Jones 1858—Philip Stapleton Humberston Jos. Baxter M'isgrave 1854- lie dows Fr>.st Willi ,m Johnson 181;0-The same. Robert Frost 1861—John T evor. James Rowe Joseph Oakes 1863—John Williams W. Maysmor Williams 1864-itobert Frost Robert L-ttler 18t;5—ihe same Francis Butt 1866—William Maysmor Williams Charles Dutton 1867- W illiam J,,Iin,on Tli,,iiias Bowers k 1868—Joseph Cakes. Francis Arthur Dickson 1869-Tliotti,is Gibbons William Farish 1870-Fi-aiicis Arthur Dickson Robert Greg-g 1871—C i.rles Dutton Robert Roberts 1872—Robeit Frost James Gerrard 1873 Robert Gre? 'Ih, CartwrigM 1874-W,llJam Maysmor Williams Thomas Hughes H;5-T0l1"S Quellyn L?oberts. Charges Pany 1876—William Johnson Charles '?o?  1877-The same. Charles James Blelock 188-Vhlham ¡'nsh. W?Uiam Henry Churton 1879—Leonard Gilbert John Kobertsou 1880—Charles Jam"s Blelock J'ues  1881-Charles Hrown He ryR. Bowers IH82-ir Thomas Gibbons Frost  John P.C?twr?ht 1883-Tbe comn ?'? McHattie S-i, h 1881—Charles Brown Hen^y Tli^nas Brown 1886-Geo?ge Arthur Dickson-???? 1887-WiIliam Urown.—— Tjihbou s Wm Griffiths John Smith )888-The same Hoo.er Jackson 188H-eor?e Dutron J{obert, M.D. 1890-Ja esShnon .? Jones 1891-Cha.ri? Brown -j" ? Brassey 1892—The same H stolterfoth. M.D. 1893-'1 he same _— ?.e?ander Hamilton 1894-Leonard Gilbert ?'. j (Boughton) IS?-WiDium Henry Churton 'oh joneP (Boughton) ;896-B,n j :?in Cliaffers Roberts JIl?l" Goodd'e HoImes ;896—Benjamin Chaffers Roberts Ffoulkes Lowe 1897-The same. James W. Huke 1805— oh.. Gooddie Holmes JJaammeess W. Huke 1899—Henrv Stolte fo.h, ?D:? ii hert Lamb 1900-H.ury Thomas Brown B ftUeSrt La 1901-The s-me  ?e?rr.:ttFrost:  Davies.    M.D Henry Dodd. » L. Hewitt.

CHESTER CATHEDRAL. I Bishop: F. J. Jayne, D.D. Dean: Jno. L. Darby, D.D Archdeacons: Yen. E. Barber, M.A., Chester; Ven. C. M. Woosnaai, MA., Macclesfield. Canons: Ven E. Barber, M.A. A. J. Blencowe, M.A.; G. R. Feilden. M.A. \n. A. Gore, D.D. Minor Canons: Revs. H. H. Wricrht, M.A.. Precentor and Sacrist; J. M New. M.A. Aubrey Baxter, B.A.; and H. J. E. Williams, B.A Honorary Canons: Revs. C. M. Turner, M A. T. E. Ea. in, D.D., i).C.L. C. S. Upperton, M.A.; A. Atkinson, M.A.; T. B. Cornish, M.A.; J. H. Cooper, MA.; W. Symonds, M.A.; E. C. Turner, M.A.; A. H. Webb. M.A E. J. Bell, M.A.; J. H. Acheson, M.A.; A. M. Wood, M.A. J. R,. C. Miller, M.A. A. P. Holme; H. A Hig-nett; F. C Royds, M.A.; P. H., Moore, M.A. R. J. Weatherhead, MA.; S. C. Scott,M. A.; H. B. Jones, M.A., B.i' J. R. Armitstead, M.A.; F. W. Spurling, M A. A. K ox, LL.D., D.C.L. Secretaries to the Bishop j Messrs. Gamon, Farmer, and Co. Head Master of the King's School: Re7. J. T. Davies, M.A. Organist J C. .Bridge, M.A., Mas. Doc. Chapter Clerk and Registrar: Charles < 'opoack. CHURCHES. St Oswald's. Rev. E. C. Lowndes, vicar; St. John's, RCJv. C"nc)ll ooper Scott, vicar St. Mary's, Rev. H. Grantham, rector; Holy Trinity, Rev. L. M. Farrall, M.A., rector; St. Peter's. liev. F. T. Stonex, rector; St. Michael's, Rev F. E. Hi.-k-s, vicar; St. Mary's-on-the-Hill with St. Martin's, Arch teacon Barber, rector; Little St. John's, Rev. J. L Bedford St Paul's (Boughton). Rev. F. Edwards, vicir; Christ Church (Newtown), Rev. J. F. Howson, vicar; All Saints' (Hoole), Rev. F. Anderson, incumbent; Welsh (St. Rfv. 0. A. Thomas, ?, St. Barnabas' (Sybil- street,, (vacant): Holy Asccnsion (Upton), Rev. W. Sparling, I vicar St. Mark's (Saltney), Rev. T. P. Dimond Hogg, vicar. ROMAN CAVHOLIC. I St. Werburgh's, Grosvenor Park-road, (entrance tl) Grosvenor I Park), '{ev J. Chambers, Rev. K. Cronin, Rev. M. Hayes. I

I CHESTER BANKS. I Doyel's Bank, Limited, Eastgate draw on London I Ofti e, Lombard street, Manager, Francis Skipwith. j Parr's Bank. Limited, Eastgate street Manager, J. It. Thomson; Sub-Manager: L iwrence Booth; draw on Head Office, 4, Bartholomew Lane, London, K.C. North and South IVates Bank, Ltd Eastgate-street: Manager, C. Greenhouse draw on London and Westminster Bank, Ld., I London. National Provincial Bank of England, Limited St. John-street: Manager, R. B. L. Johnston; draw on Head 4 iffic-, Bishopsgate street, London. Bank of Liverpool, Limited, Eastgate-street: Manager, F. Amos; Agents: Messr-. Glyn, Mills, Currie & Co., London Savings Bank, Grosvenor street Open dady from H to 2, Saturday from 11 to 3 and on Monday and Saturday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Hoole Branch: Westminster Schools, open Friday evenings 7 to 9 p.m Secretary. Henry M. Crane, C. Assistant Secretary. Charles Polkinghorne. Post Office Savings Banks: St. John-st., Saltney, Houghton, Hoole, Bridge--treet, Handbridge, Brook st., Garden-lane, Foregate-st., Northgate-st., Waterga.te-st., Flookersbrook, Sealand-road. Open on week days from S a.m until 8 p.m.

THE DEE CONSERVANCY BOARD. I Chairman Mr John Thompson. Riparian Owners I H C. Powel (Chester). E. S. TayJor (Hawarden), Ch ir es j Davison (Nortbop).-TraCterg F. L. Hancock, J. Watkin- son. R Parry, G. H. Alletson, J NT. Gibson, R Hurlbntt, J W. Summers, John Bairstow.—Ship Owners T. Coppack, Walter Renev, Coppack, F. B. Summers, Jas. Reney. Board of Trade: B. C. Roberts. Chester Corporation: J. G. Frost, J Cullimore, F. F. Brown, J. Jones Robt. Lamb -Wrexham Corporation F. W. Soames, Flint Corporation: MRjor c. E. Dyson Great Western Railway Co D Mi elver, M P.. A. H. Marshall.—Shropshire Union Railways 4" Canal Co.: P. H Cham bres Great Central Railway Co () S. Holt. Sir W. Pollitt—Wrexham Mold and Connah's Quay Railway Co. The Right lion. H. J Gladstone, M.P., T. f<irtwright.— Dee Land Co.: G. H. Skelsey and Col. T. E. Vickers. C. B. Cheshire County Council: J -hn Thompson—Flintshire County Council: S. Davies,— Denbighshire County Council W. Pen Dennis. S. Smith, Clerk. Messrs. Waiker, Smith and Way, Solicitors. H. M. Taylor, Acting Conservator. Walter Conway, Accountant. Lloyds Bank, Ltd., Bankers.

CHESTER PORT SANITARY AUTHORTTY.-CL-aii-man: James Liebig Muspratt, J. P., Rhyl. Vice Chairman Alderman H. Stolt, rfotl, JP, Che.ter. Councillor I)r. A. Han ilton and Councillor J. G-oddie Holmes (Chester) Messrs. S K. Muspntt, J.P. (Flint), E. S. Taylor Hawarden Rural District Coun. il R. Ffoulkes (Bngillt), Wm. Roberts (Mostyn), J. Petrie, Greenfield (Holywell), and Wm. Astbaiy (Northop), Holywell Rural District Council J. H. Ell's (Rhyl), W. H. Lloyd (Connah's Quay) Jas Prince, (Connah's Quay), Connah's Quay Urban District Council. Clerk: H. Taylor, Solicitor, Chester and Flint. Treasurer: R. B. L. Johnston. N. P Bank, Chester. Medical ()fficer: J H. Williams, M.D., Flint. Inspector of Nuisances J. Vickers, Connah's Quay.

CHESTER POST OFFICE. S. A. James. Esq., Postmaster. DESPATCH OF LETTER IAILS. Box Chief Places of Destination. cleared at To London, N orth Wales, South of Eng_ i 12-0 land Ireland Birmingham, Midland > Mid- Con ties Liverpool, and Birkenhead J night Letters registered until 10-0 p.m., 2d. To \ldford. Ashton, Barrow, Broughton,] Bnckley, Christleton, Churton, Eccleston, 2_gg FUesmerePort.Farndon.Hand!ey,Hatton ? g_?Q Heath, H.. warden. Huxley, Ince, Neston, 15-15 Park-ate. Sa'tuey, Sutton, 'TIinrcv" ii,, Tatten'j .45 hall, Thornton Hough, Willaston, and | a m Local Districts — Letters registered until 10-0 a.m., id. To Manchester 8-15 a m. Letters registered until 8-0 a in., id. To London. Liverpool, Manchester, West, i and South of England, -?outh Wales, and the North of Englan i and Scotland, 9-10 Bangor, Carnarvon, Lbndudno. Hhyl, > a-m- Denbi h, Pwilheli, Wrexham, Colwyn Ba; Letters registered until 9-0 a.m., 2d. ;9-11J,k1. To Birhenhea' Birmingham, Crewe, Liver-") pool, Loudon, Man hester, Oswestry, f 10-50 Shrewsbury Easteri? &■ AlidlandCoui.ties C a.nt. Bangor, t.'araarvon, Llandudno und Rhyl Letters r gister d until 10-40 a.m., 2d.; 10-50, 4d. To Ir land, and Towns in North Wales on ) -M 95 Chester and HJhhead Railway, Corwen, I- 11-1)5 Llangollen. Ruai on and Wrexham J Letters registered until 11-15 a.m., d.; 11.25. 4d To Crewe, Liverpool, London, Manchester,* "mQ Warringt .n, Birmingham and Mid. r,,d 1-0 Counties, and South of Englan 1 pm. Letters registered until 12-50 p.m., 2d. 1-0, 4d. To Birkenhead, Buckley, Ellesmere Port,") Sutton, Neston.Chirk, Bangor. Carnarv. n Conway, Pwilheli, Barmouth, Mold, Den- Y 1-25 high Llandudno, Gresford, Wrexham, p.m. Ruthin "V" Letters registered until l-lo p.m., 2d.; 1.25,4<1, To Bala, Corwen, Dolgelley, Llan?ollen 1 Oswestry. Shrewsbury, Bristol, and West r g?Q ? of England ••• ••• "-Lpm. Of Endand J p.m. Lettèrs registered until —10 p.m., -d., 2-20, 4d. To Liverpool, Manchester, Saltney, 'Tarvin. ) 2-50 Upton ••• Pm- Letters registered until 2-40 p.m., 2d.; 2-5. 0, 4d. To Crewe, London, Scotland. Wrexham, ) 3-35 Gloucester, Manchester, Tattenhall P. in. Letters registered until 3-25 p.m., 2d; 3-35, 4d. To Warrington, Colwyn By Liverpool,^ 1 Carnarvon, Abergele, Khyl Bangor, Holy- 4-25 well, Mold, South and West of England, f p.m. and South Wales Letters registered until i-lo p.m., -ii.; 4-2o, 4,d, .4 *Generd Despatch to all parts of the United") 10-0 tr: .irk "••• P-111 A Le?r?registered until 9-30p.m., 2d.; 10-0, 4(?. Thi, is the only General Despatch on Sundays. Christmas Day, Good Frid.y, and Bank Holidays,, an? r?is despatch Letters can b- poste with an? e?tra .K stamp affixed up Lo 10-30 p.m. every day. For the 1st Delivery in Chester the Box is cleared at 6 45 a m for the 2nd at 10-45 a.m., for the .?rd at? ?0 p.m., for the 4th at 3-15 p.m., and for the oth at 6-45 p.m. The deliveries are made at 7 a.m.. 11 am.. 1.15 pm., 3-30 p.m., nnd 7 p.m. on Sundays, Christmas Day Good Friday and Bank Ho?days.? 7 a.m. only. No delivery on W dnesdays at 7 p m. CHIEF PLACES FEOJI WHICH MAILS ARE RECEIVED, j From all parts. ..0 a-m^ Fr -m Crewe, London, Liverpool, South of' 11-15 England, and South Wales j a. in. From ■ irmingham, Liverpool, London, Man- ) 1-15 ? Chester and North Wales ■■■ ) p.m. From Birmingham, Ireland, Liverpool, t 3-30 j London, Manchester .5 P m. 4 From Birmingham. London, 'Liverpool,) 7-0 Manchester, and North Wales .J p.m. The Telegraph Office is open between the hours of4 i-O a.m. and 10-0 p.m on week-days, and on Sundays between the hours of 8-0 a.m. and 10-0 a.m., and 5-0 p.m. and 7-0p.m. The Telegraph Office at tlieGeneral Railway Station is open always. Telegram- can bel handed in at the No, thvate Station, on Week-days from S a.m. to 8 p.m. at Boughton Town Sub- Office from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Hooie Town Sub Office from 8 a.m. to B p.m. Telegrams are also delivered f, om Hoole. Money Orders are issued and paid from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on week-days. The same hours for Savings Bank transactions. Postal Orders are issued and paid from 7 a.m to 10 p.m. on week-days. PosT OFFIC: EXPRESS DFLivrity.-In future the Post Office will deliver messages, letters, and parcels. not exceeding 5lbs ill weight, by foot Messenger in all parts of the Town and Rural District, on Week-days. The Fee for Express Delivery will be 3d. ier mile. If the distance is over three miles Do special conveyance must be paid for ill addition to the Express Fee. (If the sender wishes it, a special conveyance may be used f.>r any less distance). Under the new service Express Lette's and Parcels transmitted by Post to any Express Delivery Office in the United Kingdom will, on arrival, b sent out for delivery by Special Messenger. The fallowing officts in the district are Express Delivery Offices, and xpre's Letters Parcels, &c., handed in at the counter, or arriving by mail at any of these Oftices, will be at once sent out for delivery, viz. :-Head Office: Chester Sub- Otflce. Buckley Hawarden Little Sutton, Neston. Siltuev, Tattenhall, Hoole, Broxton, Christleton, I.'lutton, Ecc estou, Ellesmere Port, Farndon Gea.t Harro-w, Ureut Ba.u-^hu.11, Hei'.vai! (n,w UlldC' upt.. H..til, BirkenTieacl), °?' Kelsali, Tarvin, "Upton Heath  Collections are made from Town Sub-Offices and Letter Boxes as follows:—Grosv.nor Bridge, 8-15 & 10-40 12-15, 2-15. 4-15, 5-5". 9-0, & 11-1C p.m. Walker-street 8-15 & 10-0 2-15, 4.0 6-0 8.0 !)-10, & 11-10 p.m. Abbey-cate 8-15 & 10-0 a.m., 12-20, 2-30, 4-30, 1;5, 7-0. 9-0, & 11-0 p.m.; Hoole- road, 8-1.5 A 10-20 a.m.. 12-15, 2-15, 4-30. 6-0,7-K>, 9-10, & 11-10 p.m. Queen s-park, 7-30. lu-20, & 11-50 a in 2-1", 4-0, 0-0, 9-ln, & 11 30 p.m.; the Northgate, 8-10: A 10-0 a.m., 12-20. 2-20, 4-20. 6-10, 8-0,9.111, & 11 2o! pm Hamilton-street, 8-0 & 10-10 a.m., 12-10,2-1 4-0, 5-50, 7-30, 9-0, & 11-0 p.m.; Dee Hanks, 9-0 & J 1-5" a.m., 1-50, 4-0, 5-40, & P-() p.iii.; Brook-stree', 8-:30 & 10-20 a.m., 12-15, 2-15, 4-10. 6-0, 7-50. 9-10 & 11-30 p.m.; King's-building-s. 7-30 & 10-: 5 6-1.5, P-0, <Sr 11-0 p.m.; — — — Abbot's Grange, 8-15 & 10-20 a.m., 12-10, 2-15. 4-;l0 ifi 1;-0, 7-4", 9-2'\ '& b-20 p.m. General Railway Station (I), 3-0, 9-30, 10-0, & 11-0 a m., 1- 2-45 3-45, 6-0, 7-30, 1 10-0, & 12-0 pm General Railway Station (2),3-0, 9-30. 10-0, & 11-0 a.m. 1-0, 2 45, 3-45, 6-0, 7-30, 10-0 & ji 12-0 p.m.; Cxmbrian-v ew, 7-30 & 10-20 12-10, 2-10. 4-0, 6-0, & 9-0 p.m.; Boughton School, 8-0 & 1 10-10 a.m.. 1:20. 2-20, 4-15. 6-10, 8-0, 9-0, & 11-'0 1 p.m.; Bridgegate, 8-15 & 10-15 a.m., 12-10, 2-30, 4-30, A 6-10, 9-0. & 11-20 p.m.; St. Amie-street, 7-30 & 10-10 a.m., 12-10, 2-10, 4-15, 6-0, 8-0, 9-20, & 11-30 p.m 1 Brook-lane, 7-20 10-0, & 11-45 a.m., 1-50, 3-45, 5-40 J & 9-10 p.m.; Sealand-road. 7-30 & 10-10 a.m.. A 12-0, 2-0, 3-t5, 5-50, p-, & 9-0 p.m.; Station-view, 8-0 & 9-50 a.m., 12-0 2-0, 4-15, 5-40, 8-0 & ] 9-0 p.m. Eversley-park, 8-0, 10-0 & 11-50 a.m., J 2-0, 4-15, 5-50, & 9-0 p.m.; Cnrzan-nark, i-O. 10-30,- lz 11-50 a.m., 1 5o. 3-45, 5-,0, 9-10. & 11-0 j p.m.; Hoiiffh-greju. 8-0 & 10-:30 a.m, ]2-10. 2-10, 5-45, 1 I A 9-0 p.m.; Flookersbrook, 8-15 & V-20 a.m., 12-20, J 2-20. 3 45, 6-10, 7-50, 9-20, & 11-2() the Groves, A 7-0 10- ;0 & 1 i-50 ? m '?-10, 5-5°. 9->|, & 11-30 & I -5?)  L I I Christleton-road. 8-0 a 111, 1-.0, 2-0, 4-0. 5-50, & 9-"0 p.m.; Hoole, 8-15 A 10-1 a.m., 12-10, 2-10, 4-30, 6- J 7-30, 9-0 & 11-0 p.m.; Handbridge, 8-0 A 10-15 a.m., A 12-0,2-20,4-30,6-0 8-0 9-0, A 11-20 p.m.; Parkgate- road, 7-30 & 10-2' a.m., 12*10, 2-10, 4-30. 6- A 9-10 1 p.m.; Dee Hills-park, 7-15 A 10-10 a.m., 12-20, 2-20, I 4-15,6-15 9-0, A 11-30 p.m. Militia Barracks, 8-0 A 10-20 a n., 12-0, 2-20, 4-15. tJ-O, 9-20, & 11-0 p.m. Boughton, 8.0 & 10 0 aUl., 1210, 2 10, 4-30. 6-0, 8-15, 1 9-20, A 11-20 p.m.; Watergate, 8-15 & 10-15 a.m., j 12-30. 2-30, 4-30, 6-10, 7-11, 8-0, 9-10. A 11-0 pm.; 2-20, 4-20, 6-15, 5^30, 9 0, A 11-0 p.m.; the Cross, S-l 5 A 10-30 ] a m., 12-20, 2-40, 4-30, 6-10. 7-0, 8-0,9-10, & 11-0p.m.; i Foregate-street. 8-15 & 10-20 a.m., 12-30, 2-30, 4-0. 6-15, 8-10, 9-10, & 11-15 p.m.; Liverp iol-road Station, 8-15 & 10-10 a.m.. 12-0, 2 0, 4-0, 5-51. 9-0, A ] 11-20 p m. Northgate Station, 7-0 & 10-10 a m., I 12-10, 2-10, 3-30, 6-0, 7-40 & 9-20 p in. Gai-den-lane, 8-15 & 10-20 a.m., 12-15. 2-15. 4-15, 6-0, 8-0, 9-(1, & 11-10 p.m.; Bridge-street. 8-15 & 10-2) a.m.. 12-15 2-30, 1 ,?-40 6-15, 7-0, 8.0 '9.0 & 11-0 p.m.; Tarvin Bridge, J 8-0 a.m., 12.0. 2-0, -O, 5-5 & 9-10 p m.: Foregate- street. 8-15 & 10-20 a.m.. 12-30, 2-30, 4-0, 6-15, 7-0, 8-10, 9 10 & 11-15 p.m.; Sealand-road, 7-30 & 10-10 ] a.m., 12-0, ?-0. 3.50, 5-50, & 9-0 p.m. Coal Ex- I change, 8-2U&1C-30 a.m., 12-?0, 2-20, 4-0, 6-10, 7-50, A -IV, "T" -y T T T J 9.20, & 11-iO -) m Stock's-lane, 7-30, 9-0, & 11-50 a m., 1-50, 4-15,5-40, 8-0, A 9-0 p.m.; Panton-ioad, 1 8-0 & 10-0 a.m., 12-0, 2-0, f-0, 5-50, 8-0, 9-0. & 11.0 1 p.m.; Glau Aber, 8-0 & 10-20 am, 12 0, 2.0, ..45 & A VI) pm Hartingtou St., 8-lj am., 12-0, 2-0, 4- 0 & 8.0 p.m 1 All collections on Sunobys at 8 p.m., with the J exception of the General Kailwuy Station (No.1) ^A ) 4' a.m. ,Lnd 10-0 p.m. 3-0 a.m & 10-0 p.m. & (No. -) 3-0 a.m. and 10-0 p.m. GENERAL POST OFFICE INFORMATION. ] INLAND LETTERS.—Letters not exceeding 4ozs. in weight, One Penny exceeding 4 zs. in weight, One Half-penny for every additional 2ozs. J BOOKS and other packets not exceeding 2ozs., which pass- d by Inland Book Post for a Half-penny, 4 are subject to the same regulations as hitherto. Those exceeding 2azs. come under the regula- tions of the Letter Post, the rate of Letter Postage for such weights being, the same as that of the Book Post hitherto existing. P ARCELS.-The rate of Postage on Inland Parcels is as follows :-not exceeding One Pound, Threepence; and One per.ny for each additional ) Pound up to Eleven Pounds. INLAND SAMPLE AND PATTERN POST.—This is abolished, as the rates are the same as let?er post. INLAND REGISTERED -?P-W.?PAPt:RS. Prepaid Rates: For each Registered wh?-th,?  l a sted smi' l y or m a RACKET—OTVQ Half-penny 1 .'sr.d siu?]y or in  P?rr? or ]?;re Iicgistered J but a. -t containing jf N?v?p????'?*??r?eabJe ?th It hi'?be. rare ?) of postae than would be chargeable on a B.,k? l'acket of the same ?weight, viz.? One Half-penny J ? for every 2oz., or fraction of g?. Mi  C l/ d. POSTAL ?1/6. :;d. ORDERS} 2/- Id. (2,6 1d. 15/- 1M if" Id- I I3,6. ld. 4 ld. I 4,,6 ? ? ? ? I"d: 1 20/- 51. ld. 7/6. ld. 10/- ld. ) 10/6. ld. J POSTAL TELEGRAMS. The charge for telegrams ii throughout the Unired Kingiom is 6d. fur twelve j words, in which the names and addressts of sender J itnd receiver are included. A 1 charges for de iv. r, witliin thr.,e miles are abolished beyond'lie limits | of f"I)") delivery the charge is 3d. for ea-h mile, t reckj-ied from the Terminal Telexrai-h Office. A Jfumoers in addresses are counted H one word. O j 4Wttt A. A.&À.. 5anuaru, MOON'S CHANGES. Full Moon 2nd 5h. 47m. a.m. Last Quarter 9th. 9h 10m p.m. New Moon, 17t.h 3h. 47m. p m. first Quarter, 25th 8h. 41m. p.m. 1 F Dee Bridge I oils abolished, 1«85. 2 S Victoria pro. Impre-s of ludia, '77 3 S 2nd Sunday after Christmas. 4 M '.Mr. Chamberlain at Pretoria, 1903. 5 u, Duke of York died, 1857. 6 W \Epiphany 7 t'h f'.<iri of Kimberlev born, 1826. 8 K Pr'nce Albert Victor born, 18(54. D S Bei d Or died, 19o3. 10 S 1st Sunday after Epiphany. 11 Al Lord Lurzon born. I S. 12 u'Karl of Iddesleigh died, 1887. 13 VV | L'he "Times'' newspaper beg m 1785. 14 l'h|D. of Clarence ;.nd 'Jar. Manning d ,1892 15 F ;ritish Museum opened, 17u5. lG S I'-olonel Humher-ton dirl. 189! 17 8 2nd~Sunday after Epiphany. .8 ,I '¡,en. G"rd n sent toK?.?rtoum,1884. 19 1'u Prince Henry of Battenberg-died, 1896. 20 W Mersev Tunnel opet?d, 1886 21 Fh '2, Q Victuria died at )hborne, 1901 22 ? Ka,rlGr!avenor died, 1881 23 Spi. n Kop oapturpd DOO. 24 S 3rd Sunday after Epiphany. 25 Al-24, Fembertou's Parlour C" lapsed, '93 26 Iu Cieneral (Gordon killed, 1885 27 W Emperor Wm II. of Germany born, '59. 28 I'h -ir Jo-eph Barn by died, 1896. 29 F President McKinley born, 1843. [ 190* 30 S DepHrture ('hes. Vpotnanrv for s A, ric, 31 S jSeptuagesima Sunday gebruard. MOON'S CHANGES. Full Moon, 1st 4h. 33m. p.m. Lost Quarter, 8th 911. 56m. a.m. New Moon, 16th .11h. 5m. a.m. First Quarter, 24th llh. 9m. a.m. 1 M I Pa rtridge & Pheasant Shooting ends 2 '-ru -t,-tte Huneral of Queen Victoria, 1901 3 W Marquis <>f Sali-bury born, 1830 4 'rh: 'hinese Fleet destroyed by Japan, 1895 5 F 1St. Agatha. 6S hir henry Irving born, 1838. -I  7 S Sexagesima Sunday. 8 M [7, < hartes UlChns novelist b. 1812 ?Tu!?en.Sir velyn Wofdborn,1817 10 >V Queen Victoria m,-r; ied, 1840. 11 Th A. Edison born, 1847. 12 F Lord Dufferin died, 1902. 18 S jHome R'de BIll int'o imed, 1893. 14 S Quinquagesima Sunday. 15 M Main" disaster, 1398. 16 I'u Shrove Tuesday. 17 W Ash Wednesday. IS Th Mitst Marqnii of Westminster d., 1845. 19 F Duke of Bedford born, 1858 20 -i -iic,,e.-s ,f Fife flOrn, 1867. 21 S 1st Sunday in Lent. 22 M [21, Lord Kgerton of T itton died, 188:- 23 Tu Order of Star of India instituted, lo61 24 W St. Mathias. 25 1 h Baron de enter died, 1899. 26 F Loss of the Birkenhead," 1852. 27 S Cronj-" and 4 000 Boers surrender. 1900. 28~S~(2nd Si r,(, y Lent. -9 M j 28, Eciief of Ladysmith, 1900. .4.A.All. ffiarct. MOON'S CHANGES. Full Moon, 2nd 2h. 48m. a.m. Last Quarter, 9th Ih. Im. a.m. New Moon, 17th 5h. 39rn. a.m. First Quarter, 24th. 9h. 37m. p.m. Full Moon, 31st 0". 44m. p m. 1 TulSt. David's Day. 2 W (Kmperor Nicholas of Russia died, 1855 3 ThlMr. Gladstone res. Premiership. 1894. 4 F iMenai (Britt.) Bridge opened, 1850. .5" I htimes Tunnel opened, 1843, 6 S (3rd Sunday in Lent. 7 M iDe.ith of VVilliam Brown, 1900. 8 ''uiFlying Fox sold 'or 37,500as., ljOO. 9 W [German Emperor, Wm. 1st died, 1888 10 Th King Edward ViI. married, 1863. 11 F 'Income Tax imposed, 1842. 12 S Bank issu»d £ 1 n"te«. >797. 13 S 4th Sunday in Lent. 14 .VI Humbert, King of Italy born, 1844 15 l'u -lose season for fresh water fish begin, 16 W Mr. Ch9m)prhin's wel. to Parlt. on ret. 17 'h St. Patrick's Day !fro m S. A., 1903 18 F Princ. ss Louise born, 1848. 19 S Hugh Richard, D. of Westminster b,'79 20 S 5th Sunday in Lent. 21 M Arms Act (Ireland) passed, 1881. 22 T' First Auction in Britain, 1700. 23 W Fom Hughes died, 1896. 24 h Educati n Bill introduced, 1902. 25 ? Lady Da?. 26 S C..J Rho? died, 1902. 27 S iPalm Sunday. 28 vi j [27, Fire at Chester Town Hall. 1897 29 Tuj^SjGrosvenor&^alisbury ret.forChestei 30 W ?-?dr?iral Alcester died. 1895. [1851 31 Th [30, Crimean War ended, 1856. ^liki nlA>> April. MOON'S CHANGES. Last Quarter, 7th 5h. 53m. p.m. Now Moon, 15th 9h. 53m. p.m. First Quarter, 23rd 4h. Full Moon 29th .10h. 36m. p.m. 1 F !Good Friday. • ir I R. id born, 1848. 3 S leaster Sunday. 4 VI Easter Monday. BANK HOLIDAY. 5 Tu Sir Philip h gerton died, 1881. 6 W Phester I lectric Trams opened, 1903. 7 Th Duke of Alhauy born, 1853. 8 P Lord Kimberley died, 1902. 9 S King of the Bnl^ians born, 1835. 10 S Low Sunday—1st after Easter. 11 M 1'rea1} o' I- tr.-cht, 17i3 12 I'u £ 5 Notps first issu°d, 793. 13 VV iCatholic Rplief Bill pushed, 1829. 14 Th Fall of S. John's Ch. To ver, Chester,'81. 15 P j r 14, Princess Beatrice born, 1857. 16S I Batt 1(1 of 1 'ulloden. 1746. 17 S 2nd Sunday after Easter! 18 M funeral of Ur. I .ivingst .ne, 1874 19 Tu Lord Beacon.,field died 1881. 20 W Spurgeon's Tabernacle burnt, 1898. 21 Th Dr. Tanner, M P., died, 1901. 22 F Death of Bi-hop iStubbs, 1901. 23-z iLast, E xecution at Oitv Gaol, 1866 24 S I3rd Sunday after Easter. 25 M j< diver Cromwed born, 1599 26 1'ujPrince Albert born, 1819. 27 W [Queen Victoria visited Chester, 1900. 28 Th:Q. Victoria pro. Emp. of India, 1876. 29 F Death of Gen. Sir K. Wilbraham, K O B 1 30 S Duke of Be tufort died, 1899. [1900 IHag. MOON'S CHANGES. Last Quarter, 7th llh. 50m a.m. New Moon, 15th 10h. 5Sm. a.m. First Quarter, 22nd .lOh. 19m. a.m. Full Moon, 29ch Sn. 55m a.m. 1 S 4th Sunday after Easter. 2 M D tvio Livi. gat-one died, 1873 3 Tu King El ward VII. visited Paris, 1903 4 W Paris Bazaar Fire, 1897. 5 I'h L6, Dunlin Murder, 1882. 6 P Chester Cup instituted, 1821. 7 i Earl of Ro-eb ry born, 1847. 8 S IRogation Sunday. 9 M King reward Vlt. at Hawarden, 1897. 10 I'u Indian Mutiny commenced, 1857. 11 W rUttle of Fontenoy, 1745. 12 Th Liverpool made City, 1880. 13 F ir Arthur ,uilivan born, 1842. 14 S Adelina Pattij- d but 1861. 15 S Sunday after Ascension. 16 vi tiattle of Aiouera, 1811 17 Tu Relief of Mafeking, UJOU. 18 ,v iEddyst Lighthouse opened, 1882. 19 THI Deatn of Mr. Gladstone, 1898. [1903. 20 F Kew Bridge opd. by K. Edward VII., 21 S vlanchester ShipCanal opened, 1894 22 S Whit Sunday. 23 M Whit Mu.iday.—U^K HOLIDAY. 24 Tu Roodee RailwayBndge fell in, 1847. 25 W r24, Queen Victoria born, 1819. ^6 Th T-S' *'zar Nicholas II. crowned, 1896. 27 F r26, Princess of Wales born, 1*67. 28 S Orange Free State annexed, 1900. 29 S Trinity Sunday. 30 M [29, Kestoration of Charles II., 1660 31 Tu Peace signed in South Africa, 1902 3une. MOON'S CHANGES. Last Quarter, 6th 5h. 53m. a.m. New Moon, 13th. 9h. 11m. p.m. First Quarter, 20th 3h. 11m. p.m. Full Moon, 27th 8h. 23m p.m. 1 W Prince Imperial killed, 1879. 2 Th [<tal Fire at Eton College, 1903. 3 F Prince ot Wales born, 1865. 4 Lorci Wolpeley born. 1833. 5 S 1st Sunday after Trinity. 6 M F5 nder lif Pretoritl., 1900. 7 I'u! uu-tin Daly died, 1899. 8 W Home Rule rejected, 1\"86. 9 Th Charles Dickens died. 1870. 10 F jColonial Premiera visited Hawarden,'97 US Kins' and Qneen ?crvia. ?ssinnted. 1903. 12 S 2nd Sunday after Trinity. 13 M lierlin Congress assembled 1877. 14 I'u l>e-oper.ing of Old St. Mary's, Chester 15 W [14, Mrs. Gladst,ne riied, i900. L1901 16 Th Wreck of Drummond Castle," LTI96. 17 F Royal Agri. -how at Chester, 1893 18 S Battle of Waterloo. 1815. 19 S 3rd Sunday after Trinity. 20 M Accession of Queen Victoria, 1837. 21 Tu Proclamation of Queen Victoria, 1837. 22 W Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.1897 23 rh Prince Pdward Albert born, '94. Lill,'O: 24 F Midsummer Day. K.Edward VII taken 25 s Assassination of President, Oarnot, 189i 26 S j4th Sunday after Trinity. 27 M :Judge vVynne H'roulkes died, 1903. 28 Tu'Professor Huxley died. 1895. 29 W [28, Queen Victoria crowned, 1838. 30 ThjTower Bridge opened, 1S94. —, dfttlg. MOON'S CHANGES. Last Quarter, 5th .10h. 54m. p.m. New Moon, 13th 5h. 27m. a.m. First Quarter, 19th 8h. 49m. p.m. Full Moon. 27th. 9i, 42m. p.m. 1 F Lawton Fire, Chester 1903 2 S Sir Robert P-el di"d. 1850. 3 S 5th Sunday after Trinity. 4 M I Mr W. H. Gladstone die 1. 1891. 5 Tu Cecil J. Rhodes born, 18i3. 6 W i Prinee of Wales mar., 189?. 7 Th ?6. Princess Victoria of Wales b, '68. 8 F /I?¡'ght. Hon J. Chamberlain born, 1836 9 S ifir- pxpir? 10 S 6th Sunday after Trinity. 11 M P. ace uf Villafranca, 1859 12 Tu Mr. Yerburgh returned unopp., 1895. 13 W Bishop .Tacobson died, 1884. 14 Th Lord Salisbury res Premiership, 1902. 15 F Waterloo (L'pool) hVway disaster, 1903 16" tsaqc Wttts bor 1674 17 S 7th Sunday after Trmity. 18 M Air i-t. l'oltemitche ret for Pddig., 1895 19 Tu [20, Pope Leo XIII. died, 1903. 20 W Army purchase abolished, 1871. 21 Th tlobert Burns died, 1796. 22 P [21, Chester Tramways opened, 1879 23 S Heligoland coded to Germany, 1890. 24 S 8th Sunday after Trinity. 25 Vi vlr. GI i, istoiie's Golden Wedding, 1889 26 Tu Irish Church disestab ished, 1869. 27 W [26,Lady Lettice Grosvenor marr.02. 8 I I [27, French Revolution, 1830. 29 F King of Italy assassinated, 1900. 30 S Prince Bismarck ii-d 1898. 3n: 19th Sunday after Trinity. — August. [ MOON'S CHANGES. Last Quarter, 4th 2h. 3m. p.m. New Moon, 11th Oh 53m. p.m. First Quarter. 18th 4h. 27m. a.m. Full Moon, 26th. lh. 2m. a.m. 1 M [BANK HOLIDAY. 2 tu Fl, Parcel Post commenced 1883 3 AV ?'Rank of island founded, 1732 6 ? ?P'?Pe Pius X. elected, 1903 T 1901. r i i H-, mpress Prederick (lJ'cess Royal) died. 5 F ;mpress Frederick (¡"cess Royal) died, 6 ?? _J 'uk? ?f ,axe-Co bur? born, 1844 ^axe-Coburg born, 1844  Sunday after Trinity, 8 M [7, Chester ImproVnt lW¡ passed, '84. 9 TuCoronation of King Edward VII, 1902. 10 W Death of i,d. Chillf Justice Russell, 1900 111 Thi, 1 Grouse Sh otin-g begins. 12 F ispain and America cease War, 1898. ,3 J Birkenhead incorporated, 1877. 14 S 11th Sund-ayafter Trinity. 15 vi Pekin I.egtions relieved, 1900. 16 Tu M. S. & L. Bridge over Dee commen. '87 17 W Bangor incorporated, 1883. 18 Th Emp. Austria born, 1830. 19 P Prince & Princess of Wales visit Ireland 20 S Vbergele Railway Occident, 1868. "97 21 S il2th Sunday after Trinity. 22 M Death of Lord Salisbury, 1903. 23 Tu'Que^n Victoria visited Wales, 1889. 24 W|Mr H. C. Kaikes died, 1891. 25 Th, BoerWar Commis'n Report pub., 1903 26 P Prince Consort born, 1819. 27 S \Sir Kowlind Hill died, 1879. 28 S 113th Sunday after Trinity. 29 ?) Oonstantinople Riots, 2? aud 29, 189(; 30 Tu Qu"en Victoria'anrstMinistrv res '41 31 W ?Gen Roberts relieved Kandahar,18SO. September. MOON'S CHANGES. Last Quarter, 3fd 2h. 59m a.m. New Moon, 9th 8h. 43m. a.m. First Quarter, 16th 3h. 13m. p.m. Full Moon, 24th. 5h. 50an. p.m. 1 T'niSir P. Grey Egerton died, 1891. 2 F )n -ttle of Omdurman, 1898. 3 S Princess Alice" Steamer sunk, 1878. I S 14th Sunday after Trinity. 5 VI Capture of Malta, 18U0. 6 ru Queen cf Holland crowned, 1898. 7 W [6. President McKinley shot,'01, died 14 8 Th [7. Sir Robert Peel, Premier, 1841. 9 P [8. Comte de Paris died, 1894. L0 S [jlcrion of H Rule B 11 hyLords,'93 LI S 15th Sunday after Trinity. 12 .\] Marshal V Blucher died, 1819. L3 l'u Buttle of Tel-el Keber. 1882. L4 W Chester Castle Prison closed, 1884. L5 Tl. Liverpool & M'ctiester railway opd ,1830 lG K George I. landed in England, 1714. 17 S Resignation of Mr. Chamberlain, 1903 S 15th Sunday after Trinity. t) J Paris invested bv Germa.i Army, 1370. >0 Tu flattie of Aima. 1854. 11 W Sir Walter cott died, 1832. !2 I'h Colonial Kxhibition at M'chester. 1834. !3 P Queen Victoria, record reign, 1896. Baths opened, 1901. 15 S i7th Sunday after Trinity. !6 M belief of Lucknow, 1857. :7 l'ii First Railway opened, 1^25. :8 W Stra^burg surrendered, 1870. :9 Th Michaelmas Day. Dettliof M. Zola,'0- 0 F ord Roberts burn, 1832. ui» iiJiiMi mmi hihih niiTii 'im nftp October. MOON'S CHANGES. Last Quarter, 2nd lh. 52m. p.m. New Moon, 9th 5h. 25m. a.m. First Quarter, 16th 5h. 54m. a.m. Full Moon, 24th 10h. 56m. a.m. Last Quarter 31st 1 h. 13m. p.m. IS I Pheasant Shooting begins. 2 S 18th Sunday after Trinity. 3 M Armoury ii Tower burnt. ls41. 4 Tu Marquis of Ripon born, 1827 5 W Mr. R. A. Yerburgh. M.P retd-1900 6 I'h Duke of Devonshire re-igned, 1903. 7 F Vlr. C. S. Parnell died, 1891. 8 S Chicago Fire. 1871. 9 S 119th Sunday after Trinity. 10 VI j [9, 1 'rmerod, Cheshire hist, died, 1873 11 Tiji kloish,,r)p Benson i -in R'den Church, '96 12 W IPekin taken, 1«60. 13 Thl Wreck of the "l\1 ,hegan," 1898. 11 P1 Sir William V. Harcourt born. 1827. 15 S Chester Town ffillopened, 1869. 16 S 20th Sunday after Trinity. 17 M ?16, ?ro?ve?r.r Bridge opened, 1832. IS l'ia Lu k ,.3 17 Ni [16, Fildea, R.A born, 1844. 19 W thf "Great Eastern" for auction. 1881 :21) Th Alaska Boundary announced, 1903. 21 F Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. 22 S sarah Bcrnbarilt born 1^45 12 S 21st Sunday after Trinity. 24 M iMichaeimas Law .sittings begin 25 Tu Battle of Balaclava, 1854. 12G W [27. PresiHent Roosevelt horn, 1858. 27 I'h Capitulation of Metz 1870 28 F ['27. Duchess of Teck died 1897. [1900 29 S Prince hristia,n Viet(>r dind at Pretoria 30 S 22nd Sunday after Trinity. 31 M [31), Hare Hunting begins. ■w "Y" tH November. MOON'S CHANGES. New Moon, 7th 3h. 37m. p.m. First Quarter 15th Oh. 36m. a.m. Full Moon, 23rd. 3h. 12m. a.m. Last Quarter, 30th 7h. 38m. a.m. 1 Tul.4H Saints' Day. 2 Wj t'hir-k Rail way Accident, 1892 3 I h Walter, "Times proprietor d., 1891. 4 P President ,VI. Kinley elected, 1896. 5 S Miunpowler Plot 1605 6 9 2 3 r d S-u n-d- a-y- after Trinity. 7 MILord othschild born, 1-48. 8 l'u sir Martin Frohisher killed. 1594. 9 W (King Edward VII. born, 1841. 10 ThJOliver Goldsmith born, 1728 11 F Manchester Ship Canal com., 1887. 12 s I Mrs. Gaskell died, 1865. 13 S 2Uh Sunday after Trinity. 14 M j ir at Fire in New York, 1*35. 15 TuiMotor Car emancipation, 1896. 16 W i John Bright born, 1811. 17 I'h Suez (!anal opened, 1869. 18 F [17,Grosvenor & Raikes rtd.forChester 19 S ,"}rPfLt lrirp in Lnnrion. 1897. [186t 20 S 25th Sunday ?' after Trinity. 21 M ^ir Hy. Ponsonby died, 1895. 22 Tn Death of 'ir A. SuDivan. 1900. 23 W Fenians executed at Manchester, 1867, 24 I'h r23, Battl ? of Bflm?nt.!899. [190 25 F Mr. J. C'amberhin sailed for S. Africa. 26 ? Dr. Foster ret'ed for Chester, 1885. 27 S IA(fvent Sunday. 28 1,1 Hattie of Modiler River, 1899. 29 Tu St. Anclrew's Day. 30 VV j [29, Sir J. Crichton Browne b., 1840. m w mpp i^i 11 imu -,Wf- JDecember. MOON'S CHANGES. New Moon, 7th 3h. 46m. a.m. First Quarter, 14th .10h. 7m. p.m. Full Moon, 22od. 6h. lrn. p.m. Last Quarter, 29th 3h. 46m. p.m. 1 Th Queen Alexandra born, 1844. 2 F Jay Gould died, 1892. 3 S Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R A., b.. 1830 4 S 2nd Sunday in Advent. 5 M [4, Hon.N.Grosvenor ret.for Chester,'69 6 I'u Prof. Max Muller born, 1823. 7 W ;ien. Sir Redveis Buller born, 1839. 8 'i'h Lord Tollemache die 1, 1890. 9 F Gladstone's first Ministry, 1868. 10 S Peace signed bet'en America & Spain,'98 11 S 3rd Sunday in Advent. -n_n. 12 71 Lady Margaret Grosvenor mar. 1894 13 l'u; lerkenwell Pri-on I' xplosi >n, 1867. 14 W iPrince Consort d.,1861 PrincessAlicA d. 15 Th Dean Howson died, 1885 [1878 16 F Willi<m Terriss assassinated, 1897. 17 S Electric Light Installed in Chester, 1896 •IBS :4th Sunday in Advent. 19 iVI jlti1 DuohoHB of Westminster died, 1880. 20 I'u tiattle of Suakim. 1888. 2] WLord Beaconsfield born, 18 5. 22 I'h|Hugh Lupus, Duke of We.-tminster d.'99 23 P Archbishop Temple died, 1902. 21 s i,J >hn M >rley born. 1838 .) S | Christ mas Day. 26 vi \Boxing Day-Bank Holiday. 127 l'ui [2?, 'ir Chamberlain !anded Durban,'02 28 W ? a.y Bridge fell, 1879. 29 Thl -V. K. Gladstone born, 1809. 30 F I [29. Jnmeson's Raid, I ransvaal, 1855. 31 S i [30, Chester Exchange burnt, 1862.

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1 RAILWAYS. WFR CHESTER GENERAL KAILWAY STATION & BIRKEX- HF-k D RAILWAY.—Superintendent: Mr.Wm. Thorne. I Stationmaster Mi. W. G. Marrs. L LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY Co.- District Traffic Superintendent Mr. A. Entwistle. V Good- Agent: Mr. J. Taylor. Eastgate-stieet Oltice-Agent: Mr. R. Clark. | L GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY Co.—District Superin- m tend nt Mr. F. Paxton. District Goods Superin- W tendent: Mr.A.H. Marsh ill.-Office Ja^les-^tl-ee^ Liverp. ol. Goods Agent Mr. Abde City [ k Agent (Eastgate-street Office): Air. J. Phillips. CHESHIRE LINES COMMITTEE.—Manager-. Mr. D. ¥ Meldrum, Liverpool. Goods Agent for Chester: Mr. A. Mitchell, Northg-ate Passenger Station. k Stationmaster Mr. A. Aliteliell. GREAT CENTRAL KAILWAY.—General Manatrer Mr. Sam Fay. Secretary: Mr. O. S. Holt. I f Office. London-road, Manchester. L SHROPSHIRE UNION RAILWAYS AND CANAL CO. m (General Offices, Tower Wharf).—Genernl Manager- r Mr. T. Hales. Secretary: Mr. R. Haywood. Lliispector of Works: Mr. L. James. Carryi g L Dept., Cowlane Bridge Mr. T. W. Chalton, Agent. r COUNTY LUNATIC ASYLUM. CHESTER I JHedical Supt.: Dr. ■f1?*' Lawrence. Assistant L k iviediical Officers: Drs. J. R. Ambler, G. H. Grills r and G. Eric Hamilton. Chaplain: Rev. Augustus r E. Farrar. Homan Catholic Chaplain: Rev. Fidelis Morgan Franciscan Monastery, Chester. k Clerk to Committee of Visitors Mr. Alex. Hornby T Clerk of Asylum Mr. Alex. Hornby, Assistant r Clerk: Ed T. Jones. Steward: Mr. T. Jones. l Houseke e per Mrs. Ambli r.

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W BOARDS OF GUARDIANS. I CHESTER.—Chairman: Rowe Morris; Clerk: W. Turnock. HAWARDEN. — Cliai man W. Fryer; lerk: Hugh G. Roberts. N AXTWlcH.-Chairman Rev. H. I. Blackburn; Clerk: C. Speakman. TAHVlx-Chairman: R. 0. Orton; Clerk: H. T Grant Bailey. WIRRAL—Chairman C. Morris; Clerk J. E. S. Ollive. WHITCHURCH. —Chairman R. P. EthebtOll; Clerk: Geo. Kichardson.

1 TARVIN. MALMS & TARPORLEY JOINT HOSPITAL  ? BOARD— Chairman R. 0. Oton; Clerk: H. Grant 1 13??iley.

I CHESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL I O. ALDERMEN. ¡:,¡r .Joseph Verdm, Bart., J.P., Herefordshire. Sir Philip Grey- Egerton Bart., J.P., Tarporley. Lord Newton, Lyme Pa, k. Dis.ey Mr. Christopher Kay, J.p., Northwich. Mr. Robert Oliver Orton, J.P., Tattenhall. Mr. James lomkmson, M.P Tarnorlev Mr. Joseph Beckett, Co.wyn Bay. Mr. Joseph Charlton Pari, Warrington Mr. S. H. Sandbach, J.P., Cherry Hill, Malpas. Mr. James Smith, JP., New Brighton. Mr. W. McCracken, Crewe. Mr. D. Basil Hewitt, J.P., Northwich. Mr. Thomas Beeley, J.P., Hyde. Mr. W. Wliiston, Langlev, nea> Macclesfield. Mr. John Thompson, J.P., Chester. Mr. J. F. Clieetham, J.P., Stalybridge. Mr. Chas. Henry Booth, Dukinfield. Mr. J-J-Evans, Beiingtou, Cheshire. Colonel George Dixon, J.P., Chelford, Cheshire. ? Di8trict. COUNCILLORS. Alderley Mr. Eo G. Leycester. AirrWi Mr. W. J. Crossley. Appleton 'Mr. Roger C. Parr. "AAsFtHbury George B. Baker- Wilbraham. Audlem .Mr. John  ??rton. ebiugton. Mr. W. H. Lever. « nnllV ington Alf d J. King. Bo?n? '? J. Gibb. ?ramhaU "Mr. J. E. Barlow M.P. Bredbnry .Mr. John Wild.  Alfred Godson. raS"e E T^S^son. Church Coppenhall .Mr. C. Brereton Da,ies. Shurchc J. C. Antrobus. Crewe Borough, Central .Mr. J. Atkinson. Mr. C. H. Ptdley. s Mr. W. McNeill.  Mr. W. Hodgson. Daresbur; W Mr. John Ockleston. Dav'ham & Church Hulme.Col. C. H FrM?e-HaT. hurst. Dukinfield, W. Mr. a^.Kenvon. E.Mr. T. H. Gordon. FP?rord)s.ham. Mr Thomas Baxter. o .jl j Borough, Newton W.Mr. Thos. Gair Ashton, WemethW..Mr. D. Staft'ord. [M.P. Godley W.Mr. J. W. D. Barron. K?utsfor? The Hon. A. de Tatton Egerton, M.P. .L1 iscard Mr. TR. Bn hcv l,ymm Jflms i);i¿s MacclesTLeld Borough (l).Mr. W. Smale ? '?)..Mr. J. W. H. Thorp. ► 3) 1%lr. Edwin Crew. Mil RI (?.Mr.W.H.Hroeklehurst. M -———- -Mr. Isaac A. Brown. Marnle "Mr. P. Barlow. ^MlddlewicV ll 'Mr H. Seddon. Mottram-in?ongdendaIe .Mr! W. W. Sparrow. New Bng.htou .Mr. A. T. Wright. Nantwich 'l\Ir. A. N Hornby. ?Neston :Mr. Thomas Clarke. Northwich  Runcorn, North.M, A. R. Norman.  boutJl Mr. E. Imison. ?S.le "Mr. John Morley. Saudbach "Rev. ? R. Aradtstead. Scacombe Mr. C. Birchall. StalybhdgeB.ro-(T)-?:? ?d'ebottom. p) -Rev..hunes G. Bird.  (3) .Mr John Reece. Sutton 'Mr. C. Thornycroft, TarporIey Mr. Roger Bate. II'" rat ten hall "——Mr. Geo. Cooke. W?rh?:?' T. ?ertonTatton. Weaverham.Mr. J. W. Smith. ► West Kirby .??'??:Mr; G. Wat??' fls. I4voOd. ? ?rd'" -——— Mr. E. H. Greg.  "?' Jno. ?by. Witton .Mr. Henrv Bratt. Clerk: Mr. Reginald Potts.

LIST OF FAIRS. I Every care has been taken to ensnre the accumcy of the following list, but we cannot hold ourselves responsible. If any of the dates fall on Sunday, the Fairs will be held on the succeeding Monday. CHESHIRE. CHESTRR: Horses, Jan. 28, Feb. 25, March 24, April 21, May 19, June lG, July 14, Aug. 11, -ept. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1 & 29. Cattle Fairs,every Thuis; Messrs. Cunnah and Roberts hold sales by auction of fat stock, in the Chester f-mithfield, every Tues. commf-noing at 'la m.; and of hors.s every horse fair day, at 12-30. Cheese Jan 22, Feh. 17, March 16, April 20, May 11, June I, 22, July 13, Aug. 3, 24, Sep. 14, Oct. 5, 26, Nov. 16, Dec. 7.—CREWE: Cattle, every Monday horse sales as advertised. For dates apply to Messrs. Frank Lloyd & Sons, Auctioneers, and Messrs. Manl y & Sons, Auctioneers, b th ot Crewe. CONULET- N: 1st Wed. in Jan.. Thurs. before Shrovetide, 3rdWed. in Much, Mny 12, July 13, 3rd Wed. in September, Nov. 22. Cheese, last Wed. in Eeb. third Wed. in pri! last Wed. in Aug first Wed. in Oct.-FIZODIIIADr last lues in April, last Thurs. (Ictober. KNUTSFORD: April 23. Nov. 8.— MACCI.KSFIELD Feb. 16, March 7, April 4 Vlny 6, June 22, July 11, Aug 12. Sep. 5, Oct. 4, 18. Nov. 11. Dec 2U. Cheese, first Mon. in each month.— NANTWICH, New Market: Feb. 6, Sept 1; Rig Fair, Dec 28 Cheese Feb. 4, March 3. April 7, May 5. 26 June 16. July 7, 28, Aug. 18, Sep. 8, 29, Oct 20, Nov. 10, 1'ec l.V;I: klay 14, September 24.—EUNCOKN Whit Mon and Nov. 7.—STOCKPORT: Horses, ( Sheep and Pigs. Jan. 1. Feb. 5, March 4 and 25, May 1, June 3, July 9, Aug. 5. Sept. 2. Oct. 23, D. C. 2.—:ANHBACH: April 5, Sept. 15, Dec. 28 -SUI TON (by Macclesfield): Horse and, cattle, April 4, Sept 5.- I'A UPOLI LEY May 1. FLINTSHIRE. CAERWYS Last Tues. in month -FLIN r: Cattle, every alternate Monday Auctioneers, Messr*. Pickering and Nightingale, of hester.— HULYWKLL First Fri in month. —MOLD: Horse and cattle, firt Wed. in month DENBIGHSHIRE. ABERGELE Third Wed. in eaeh month Wool at July Fair, & Fat Stock at Dec Fair. — BKTTWS Feb 20, Nov ;¿U ('OLNVYN April 24, Oct. 24 -D k -BIGH Second Tues. and Wed. following in each month. first day for cattle, horses, and sheep, and th" second for pigs, &c. — LLANGOLI.EN Second and Fourth Tues. in enoh month -I. U. BON: Feb. 26, May 20, Nov. 27.—RUTHIN: First lues, in each month; Martcets eve,y Monday, excepting Monday before fair day—WREXHAM: every Mouday, for cattle, sheep, and pigs pleasure, April 2; hoi ey, September 24 Fruit, October 9. SHROPSHIRE. ELLRSMERE For the Sale of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Pigs every Tues.—OSWESTKY: Cattle, sheep, and pig-, every Wed. horses, butter, and cheese, first \Vad. in month WELLINGTON: Every MOlloay.- WI!;M: Jan. 12 and fortnightly afterwards.—WHITCHUUCH Cattle, alternate Mondays Cheese, Jan. 27, FAh. 2, M irch 23, April 27, Mny 18. June 8, 29, Juiy20, Aug. 10 31 Sept 21, Oct. 12, Nov. 2. 22 & 23 (Dairy Show). -Won,rii EN March 25. May 2 <ring), June 24. Sept. 30 (horses), Nov. 25 -CLUN Tues. la,t Friday in Jan., March, June, Aug., Sep. Nov.; May 11 (hiring).—CHURCH POLVHEBACH Sept. 21 (horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs).