Cheshire Observer

NOHLEY. I POULTRY PRIZES.—At the Cadishead Show on Saturday, Mr. J. D. Ascroffc, of the Manor House, was successful in taking first and second prizes for his white rock cockerel, also second for a white rock pullet. WESLEY AN FOREIGN MISSIONS.—On I Sunday, two appropriate sermons were preached by Rev. John Hannah, of Northwich, to good congrega- tions, and on Thursday the annual missionary meeting was held. Mr. Francis Boston, of Frod- sham, was chairman. The Revs. John Hannah and Geo. McNeill also addressed the meeting. Solos were given by several gentlemen, the accompani- ments being played by Miss Bertha Robinson in an efficient manner. The total financial result was the handsome sum of £ 23 15s. 5d. made up of the following amouiits:Nirs. Wm. Dutton's box, £6 18s. Id. Miss Viary (jnindley 3, ho Ls. Miss Beatrice Hough's, £ 2 17s. 4d. Sirs. Newali's, 1;2 10s. 3d. Mrs. Sarah Pickering's, £ 1 los. 4d. j Sunday collection, B2 3s. 7d. and meeting j collection, S7 lis. lOd.

CONNAH S QUAY & 8HOT FOX. ACCIDENT.—Wlnie a married man. named F. Hail, a galvanise* employed at Hawarden Bridge, and residing at Kirby-giovo, Shotton, was on a visit on Sunday night to a friend named George Duflield, living in Cestrian-street ho slipped and broke his leg. He was at once conveyed to Cliester Infirmary by Mr. Tom Williams. LECTURE.—" Adam Btue was the title of a lecture given to a large and attentive audience in the Congregational Schoolroom on Monday even- ing. The chair was taken by Mr W. Coppack, who, in a few words, introduced the lecturer, the Rev. W. Mottram, of London. A vote of thanks was afterwards accorded the chairman and lecturer on the proposition of the pastor, on AttliUe.T,UAL IlipROV MENT.-IN connection with the English Weslejan church a mutual im- provement class has been commenced, and the opening ceremony took place on Saturday. Mr. J. R. Gee gave an address on "May a Christian attend a theatre?" There was a good number present, and many took part in the discussion which followed the address. This is a move in the right direction in Connah's Quay, and no doubt it will prove a great success. P.S.A. SOCIETY.—The monthly meeting in (on- auction with the Rivertown P.S.A. Society was held on Sunday The chair was occupied by tlw president (the pastoi), and an excellent address on "The Powei- of Purpose" was given before a largo congregation by Mr. Wilson (president of the Liveipool Federation of P.S.A.'s). Miss Harrop, of Liverpool, exquisitely rendered "Sun of my Soul and "Saviour, the Redeemer," to the de- fight of all. A LAME MARE—At the Birkenhead County j Police Court, on Monday, Samuel Wilson, of Lich- field Yilla Shotton, was summoned for having worked a horse while in an unfit condition at Hoo- ton on the 8th November -P.C. 139 (Edwards) said that at throe o clock on Tuesday afternoon, the. 8th November, he saw defendant in chaige of a light bay mare in fair condition attached to a lurry in Chester-road, Hooton. Witness noticed the animal was very lame, and stopped defendant, who said the mare had gone lame m Birkenhead, and hv thought he could get home to Shotton with her. The mare had a large lump on the top of the near shoulder, on which tiie collar was press- ing, and she was so iame that she coiud hai-dly put- her foot to the ground. Defendant said he had brought the animal from Scotland-road, Liver- pool, wirare he had bought her for £24, and she had gone lame on his hands.-Insp.ector Michael Kennedy gave evidence as to the mare's excessive lameness. Ho examined hc-r on the 11th Novem- ber at 180, Scotland-road, Liverpool, defendant having returned her to the man he had bought her fiora. She had evidently been nursed up to sell.—The Chairman said the magistrates were of been so niiio h to b l amc,, opinion defendant had not been so much to blame, and would only fine him 10s. INTERESTING WEDDING.—The marriag's took place on Saturday afternoon, at Rivertown English Congregational Church, of Mr. William Green, youngest son of Mr. James Green, of Ash Grove, Shotton, and Lillian May, only daughter of Mr. William Bell, of Shotton Both bride and bridegroom are well known in the distiict, and are highly inspected. A considerable amount of in- terest was centred in the event., the. chapel being ?r bt-, c,,re- crowded with well-wishers and friends. The cere- mony was pea-formed by the pastor (the Rev. J. Davies-Jones). The bride, who was given away by her father, was attiied in a. dress of blue silk, trimmed with cream chenile; she also wore a large white> beaver hat, and carried a bouquet of choice lilies of the valley, the gift- of the bridegroom. She was attended by Miss A. Da vies as bridesmaid, who wore a pretty dark brown diess and white picture hat. The duties of best man were carried out bv Mr. H. Green, brother of the bridegroom. As both the bride and brideg-oom have been for years members of the church choir th? service was fullv choral. On the wedding party s leaving the church. Mr. Griffiths rendered Mendelssohn^ ''Wedding March" on the organ., and the choir (under the conductorsliip of Mr. W. J. Williams) sang a suitable hymn. After the ceremony a re- ception was held at the residence of the bride's father, to which a largo company assembled. Among the many presents were the fcAlowil-ig:- Parents of the bride, bedroom suite, household linen, bookcase, china tea. set, brass curb and fire- irons, cutlery and silver ware, oil paintings, silver cruet, hanging lamp, cabinet sewing machine, etc. parents of tho bridegroom cheque and cuckoo clock; Mr. and Mrs. J. Dalby. carving set and cushion; Mr. W. Be 11, senr.. dinner ser- vice; Mr. and Mrs. J. Ellis. pair of large vases; Air. and Mrs. C. Cliffe (Pentre). glass flower stand Mr. Hnd Mrs. Beddaid brass ash guard; Mr. and Airs J, Green (Connah's Quay) trinket set; Mr. A. Green brass ifreirons: Mr. H. Green, cut-glass biscuit barrel; Mr. H. Silk* (Manchester), white quilt; Mr. and Mrs. J. Harris, marble clock; Mr. and Mrs. J. Mann, pair of vases; Mr. F. Forber, cnt.-gl,<;R cruet: etc.

BUCKLEY. I PROPOSED NEW RAILWAY.—At a special meeting of the Ho.yweU Urban Council on Mon- day night a communiooLon was considered from tho Buckley Council, inviting the Council to join in petitioning the Gieat Central Railway Company -who will on icnuary 1 next take over the VV rex- ham, Mold and Connah & Quay Railway-to open a branch Lne through Buckley to Soughton, Northop and Holywell. It was decided to express the Council's hearty approval of the scheme, and to inform the Buckil-v Urban Council that they would co-operate with them in every possible way. I

SAN I oYCItOFT. I LECTURE—An interesting lecture was given in the Piesbyterian Sehoohoom on Monday even- ing. Tiie lecture had been organised by the Young People's Soo.L-ty, and they had been fortunate enough to secure the services of the Rev. D. Ward Williams, of Summerhid. Dr. H. O. Hughes, of Queen's Ferry, presided. The subject of the leo- turo w.,s "Billy Brkv," and the lecturer delighted his audience with the many humorous anecdotes colinect, Id with that celebrity. A meeting was aftoi wards held to consider the advisability of con- tinuing the society this winter. It was unani- mously resolved to continue the meetings. The Rev. Edward Williams was re-elected pi'rsident, and Mr. W. J. Derbyshire hon. secretary.

FRODSHAM. I EPIDEMIC.—Measles and chicken-pox are very prevalent among the children of this neighbour- hood, there being nearly a hundred cases. FIRST TASTE OF WINTER.—The initial taste of winter was very apparent in this neigh- bourhood on Monday morning, when, succeed- ing a somewhat chilly week-end, the Overton Hills were clmhed in a mantle of white. During the day a heavy snowstorm raged, but owing to the damp state of the ground it quickly molted, leaving the thoroughfares thick with slush. HOCKEY MATCH.—The Frodsham hockey team had Farnworth as visitors on Saturday, but were defeated after a good game by three goals to one. Sutton scored for Frodsham and Orr the whole of the goals for the visitors. Frodsham had quite as much play a-s their opponents in the initial half, but were unfortunate in losing the services of Sutton, who received a nasty knock on the knee, which incapacitated him from further participation in the game. SCRIPTURE REPORT.—The result of the recent Scripture examination at the Frodsham Endowed Boys' School (Mr. J. C. Cragg, head- master) by the Rev. J. T. Darwall is as follows:— The school well maintains its tradition for thorough and conscientious teaching. and for efficiency of results. Among the elder boys there was a high level of thoughtfulness and general intelligence. The Prayer-book and Catechism subjects had been followed as carefully as the Scripture, and the repetition was all very well said. The boys of Standard 1. have been at a dis- advantage through change of teachers, but the work has not suffered materially. In fact the general results were excellent. Written work very good throughout. Singing and order alike ad- mirable. On books 280, average 258, present 268." NATIONAL PROTESTANT LEAGVE.-The annual public meeting of the Frodsham branch of the National Protestant League was held on Mon- day evening in the Town Hall, and, notwithstand- ing- the extreme inck?n?ncy of the weather, a representative audience was present. Mr. H. T. Birch, of Higher Broughton, Manchester, pre- sided, and the Rov. W. R. Mowl. M.A vicar of Christ Church, Brixton, gave an instructive ad- dress on the duty of a good and conscientious Pro- testant. The lecturer took an exalted standpoint of what a true thorough Protestant should be. with references to Romish doctrines being incul- cat -d in the Church of England, to idolatry, more particularly of money, pleasures, dress and intem- perance—drunkenness. The collection taken on behalf of the Leasrur funds amounted to -017. 16s. 4d INTERESTING PRESENTATION .-Oil Mon- day night, in the F; od.-harn Pa-rish Room, the members of the Iron Chuieh choir and other friends assembled and Mr. Thos Woods, who has been connected with the choirs for a quarter of a century and io now leaving the district, was the recipient of a handsome walking-stick and tim- a from the, Iron Church choir, sidesmen and clcrgy. each article being- silver-mounted and tcar.ng the inscription: "Presented to Mr. Thos. Woods on his having the Iron Church choir, presentation. Miss Ashley testified to the excellent services rendered by Mr. Woods to the lion Church during his iong connec- tion with them, and his ve:v regular attendance at practices and services. She was, along with everyono else, extremr-iy sorry to 1-ose the sorvices of euch a faithful worker, and wished him every success and health in his new sphere of labour. The Rev. W. Pup-h Mr. H. Tiley and Mr. C. H nibbnrtt also spoke- in eulogistic terms of the ro- cipienL Mr Woods suitably responded, and Shanked them for the handsome gift PAROCHIAL COMMITTEE.—The monthly meeting was held on Friday, there being present Messrs. H. M. Davies (chairman). Booth (vice- chairman), S. Davies, J. G. Davies, Illidge, Wilkin- son, Shore, Y-oud, Frith. Jones, Gleave. and Corker.—A letter was read from Captain Hayes calling the attention of the committee to a report that the water supply to the cottages on the Quay and the Salt Works Farm had been tapped, and asking the oomrnittee to investigate the matter as he strongly objected to the object which his uncle had in mind when the supply was provided; being frustrated.—After consideration, it was agreed on the proposition of Mr. Shore, seoonded by Mr. S. Davies, that Captain Hayes be advised that the committee had nothing whatever to do with the water supply beyond the fountain.—A letter was read from the superintendent of the fire brigade stating that during the past year £ 6. 18s. 6d. had been received for services rendered at two ifres, and- that the men under him had given perfect .satisfaction.—A report- from the Lighting Com- | rnittee was read ard approved, arranging for tho erection of certain new lamps and improved light- ing.—The inspector of nuisances reported that the medical officer of health had visited and had! oerti- tied that the sanitary arrangements to cottage properties belonging to the representatives of the late Mr. Sharp and Mr. James Garner were in an unsatisfactory oo-id 'ticn.-A member thought that it was smmewbat strange that nothing had been heard of it until Mr. Wilson's houses had been built.-The Chairman stated that the nuisance had been in existence for years.—Subsequently it was decided that orders be served for the abatement of the nuisances.—The surveyor produced a set of plans shewing a new street which Messrs. Kydid and Kydd wished to erect at the Jam Works.— Mr. Jones, on behalf of the company, having promised to set the building further back, the plans were approved.

| FLINTSHIRE HORSE TRANSACTION On Friday, at Mold County Court, before his Honour Sir Horatio Lioyd, Theophilus Jones, grocer and baker, of I-Iolway, Holywell, sought to reoover from Edward W. Jones, sanitary inspector, of Northop, £ 3. 9s. for alleged breach of war- ranty in respect of the sale of a pony. Mr. F. Ll. Jones (Messrs. Bromley, Jones and Co., Mold) a.ppeared for plaintiff, and Mr. H. Goodman Roberts, Mold, for defendant. For the plaintiff it was stated that the defendant sold to him a pony on tne 31st August ior iiIb, of which 2s. was returned. Defendant stated tiie pony was a good and honest worker, and was quiet when in harness. On the fohowmg day piamtifi took the pony to be shod, and U10 tasii occupied 221 hours owing to the animal not being quiet. When it was afterwards placed Jl1 the shafts it began kicking, and broke them. He took the pony back to the defendant, who, how- ever, refused to return tiie money. Afterwards the pony was sold by auction at Moid and realised L12. 10s., the nett amount handed to plaintiff, I after expenses, being £ 11. 17s. ód. Plaiiitiii now ¡ claimed t6. 9s., as the amount he had lost upon I' the transaction. For the defence it was stated that defendant had had the pony for some months, and the animal was perfectly quiet and free from vice. Either through ill-management or some other cause the pony when in the possession of the plaintiff happened to fail, with the result that the shafts were broken. The warranty was honestiy ¡ given. His Honour remarked there was a good dealI of conflicting evidence in the case, and it was doubtful whether there was sunicient bre&ch of warranty. There would be judgment for the I defendant. -n.. I

EDDISBURY CONSERVATIVE I ASSOCIATION. SIR PHILIP GREY-EGERTON AND THE I CHAIRMANSHIP. MR. TOLLEMACIIE ON THE COMING I FIGHT. A meeting of the Eddisbury Conservative Regis- tration was held at the Newgate-street Assembly Rooms on Saturday afternoon, principally for the purpose of receiving the resignation of the chair- manship by Sir Philip Grey-Egerton, Bart. Mr. Hugh Lyie Smyth presided at the outset and the attendance included Baron Schroder, Mr. Henry Tollemache, M.P., Colonel Cotton-Jcdrell, Messrs. Cudworth H. Poole, B. C. Roberts, J. Culiiiiiore, John Thompson, F. E. Roberts, A. Thomas (Frodsham), Okell (Barrow), William Williams (Hoole), F. Coveney, R. Cecil Davies, R. Boden, H. Barnes (Malpas), Haswell (Bickerton). J. Lea (Stapleford), Jones (Farndon), —Furber (Austenon), Hartshorn, junr., Dodd (Chol- mondeley), Prince, (Tattenhall), H. W. Lovett, C. F. Pritchard (agent), etc. Let-Loris apologising for absence were received from the Hon. Cecil T. Parker, Mr. George Wyndnam, M.P., Mr. St. John Charlton, Mr. George Barbour, Mr. R. L. Barker, Mr. Charles Threliall, Mr. J. H. Welsford, (the Unionist candidate for Crewe), Mr. E. S. Woolf (Sandbaoh), Mr. Wm. Prince (Tarporley), etc. The Chairman expressed deep regret at the resignation by Sir Philip Grey-Egenon of the chairmanship of the Association. He moved the following resolution That the Eddisbury Con- servative Reglstration Association, having reoeived Sir Philip Grey-Egerton's resignation of the chair- manship with great regret, wish to reocrd their thanks for, and appreciation, of, his services to the association as chairman in the past." Mr. Cudworth Poole seconded, and it was car- ried unanimously. The Chairman said their next business was to elect a successor, and the Executive Committee strongly recommended that they should elect Mr. Henry Tollemache as the chairman. (Applause.) 1 nut subject Mr. Cecil Parker wrote as fal- lows :—"I presume Sir Philip Grey-Egerton's re- signation will be accepted, and I sincerely hope that Mr. Henry Toilemache will be elected chair- man. It would not be possible to find a better man or one who would give such confidence to I the general body of members. His acceptance of the post and his energy and knowledge of the ropes are sure to make Colonel C'oti.on-Jo?reJl'6 election a certainty." (Applause.) His (Mr. Lyle Smyth's) idea aJ&o was that Mr. Henry ToUemache should succeed Sir Philip, and it was the universal 'k .ocuT,lve Oo opinion cf the Executive Committee that they could not get anyone better than Mr. ToUemache. (Applause.) Mr, J. Lea moved the election of Mr. Tolle- mache to the Chairmanship. Mr. Furber (Austerton) seconded. The ap- pointment of Mr. Toilemache to the position would, he felt sure, make Colonel Cotton-Jodrell's election a certainty. Mr. Toilemache's experi- ence as an electioneerer would be of great value to Colenel Cotton-JodreU. The latter was an old campaigner and the two together would be a strong combination. The proposition was carried by acclamation. I NEED FOR UNITY. Mr. Toilemache thanked them very much for their kindness in asking him to take the place whioh, to their very great regret, Sir Philip had felt obliged to give up. He would endeavour to do the best he could for the association, and he hoped they might be as successful in the future as in the past. (Applause.) He thought he as- sisted at the formation of the Eddisbury Conser- vative Association many years ago, and since then they had been successful in holding the seat against all the attacks ot tneir opponents. (Hear, hear.) He urged them not to go away from that meeting and declare that the result of the elec- tion was an absolute certainty. That would be a fatal mistake. (Hear, hear.) There was no doubt they were in for a very hard fight. In the present state of politics considerable doubt and uncertainty existed. There were certain questions affecting both parties, which broke up old associations and traditions to a greater extent than had been known during the time he had been oonnected with poli- tics. Therefore they would require all the efforts they could put forth to secure the return of Col. Cotton-Jodrell. He would gladly do anything he could to assist in that very laudable ambition, and he looked to those present and all their friends to support their efforts. They had got a good candidate—(applause)—they had got a candidate who had been a member for 15 years and had a good Parliamentary reputation; they had got a candidate who had a very good local reputa- tion, for everyone who knew him knew that what he took in hand he did thoroughly well, and that there was not a more straightforward and honour- able man in the county. (Applause.) He (Mr. Toilemache) hoped, with their kind assistance, that they might be able when the poll was declared to see Colonel Cotton-Jodrell at the head of affairs. (Renewed applause.) I Colonel Cotton-Jodrell said he should like to I say one word in appreciation; of the selection the association had made.. He thanked all the mem- bers of the association present for having put Mr. Tollemache into the chair. Mr. Toilemache and he had worked together for many years in politics, and looking at it from a practical point of view only he was sure Mr. Toilemache would' be the greatest assistance to them. (Applause.) Mr. ToIIemache said the next business was to receive the resignation of Mr. R. N. Owen. Mr. Robert Barbour, writing to him from Scotland, said Mr. Owen writing to him ip October stated that he wished to thank the association for all their kindness to him. He (Mr. Toilemache) had known Mr. Owen ever since he started politics. I Mr. Owen was agent for the Tarporley district in the great fight with Colonel Cornwallis-West and Mr. Crompton in 1880. When the redistribu- tion took place Mr. Owen was promoted to the position of general agent, and since then had been successful in maintaining Conservative and Unionist principles at the head of the poll. Of course, latterly his health had not been so good. He moved that they accepted Mr. Owen's resigna- tion, and tendered him their hearty thanks for his exertions in the interests of the Conservative party during the last 20 years. Mr. Henry Barnes seconded, and the proposition was carried. Mr. Toilemache, in alluding to Mr. Pritchard's appointment to the position, said he was sure they would all endeavour to help him in his work. THE ALIENS BILL. 11 Continuing, Mr. Toilemache said he had received a letter from Major Evans Gordon, member for one of the London divisions of the East End, of London, where this influx of alien labour was such a grievous question, asking him to bring a resolution forward on the subject. As they knew, the Government last year introduced a Bill to prevent the introduction of undesirable pauper aliens into this country. These aliens generally found their way into the prison or the workhouse, and when they were out competed with our own workingmen. The Bill was read a second time in the House of Commons. It was then sent to Grand Committee, and it was owing to tho obstruction of the Radical party led, he regretted to say, by Mr. Winston Churchill and one or two renegades of that sort, that the Bill was thrown out. He thought that in five days in Grand Com- mittee only three lines of it were passed. The Prime Minister had promised to re-introduce the measure next session as early as possible. He moved-" That we regret the loss of the Aliens Bill in the last session, of Parliament, and hope the Government will introduce a similar Bill early next session and use every endeavour to pass it into law. and that a. copy cf this resolution be sent to the Prime Minister." (Applause.) Mr. John Thompson seoonded, and the proposi- tion was carried. On the proposition of Mr. Lyle Smyth, seconded by Mr. B. C. Roberts, a vote of thanks was ac- corded Mr. Toilemache.

LAND AGENT'S JUBILEE. Mr. George Roper, land agent, having completed his fifty years' service, the tenants on the Lathom estate, have presented him with a handsome set of silver plate and an illuminated address. Lord Lathom, on behalf of the subscribers, made the presentation in appropriate terms, and at the call of the Countess of Lathom, a hearty response was made to the toast of Mr. Roper's health. Lord Skelmersdale also presented Mr. Roper with a pair of silver candle- sticks, and Mr. Roper, who was deeply moved, fittingly replied. THE GREAT SKIN CURE.—BUDDEN'S S.R. SKIN OINTMENT will cure Itching after one application destroys every form of Eczema heals old Wounds and Sores acts like a charm on bad JAJgs Prevents Cuts from Festering will cure Ringworm in a few days removes the most obstinate Eruptions <md Scurvy. Boxes. 7id. and Is. ld. Aerents for Chester G. H. Moss, Chemist, 68, Brook-st.: and J. W. NORMANSKLL (late Kemp), 59, Bridge-st.. & 6. Walker-st., Hoole. Mold: D. LEWIS FELIX, 2, New-street.

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WIRRAL RURAL DEANERY. SCHOOL MANAGERS AND THEIR POWERS. QUESTION OF RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION. The present position and powers of managers of non-provided schools was the subject of dis- cussion at the autumnal conference of the Wirral Rural Deanery, which was held at. St. Peter's Hall, Rock Ferry, last evening, The Rev. T. H. May, rural dean, presided. Mr. Walter Peel introduced the subject with an interesting paper. The great majority of mana- gers. hg- said, were anxious to comply with all reasonable directions of the local education autho- rities, and did not wish to quarrel over technical points, but it was of the first importance that they should appreciate, as far as possible, their actual poweis and position. There were three heads under which they wanted to understand their rights and duties—(1) as regarded the staff and secuiar education (2) as regarded religions instruo- tion and (3) as regarded the buildings. The ap- pointment of teachers was given to them, but managers would be wise to acquiesce in the local authority's advertising vacancies. The managers, of course, could not fix the salary, but the agree- ment to be signed was primarily a matter between the managers and the teacher, and the Board of Education would not prescribe or allow a local authority to require the use of any particular form. There was no necessity for the local autho- rity to approve the agreement. The managers had the control of the religious instruction subject to the right of th2- Jocal education authority to fix the hours for secular instruction, provided reasonable facilities were given for the religious instruction. At New Ferry the managers did not at first see eye to eye on the question of attendance at church, and some months ago the Bishop was asked by the managers to say on what occasions he advised the school children should attend service at church. On the days suggested by the Bishop school was now being opened at 9 a.m. Before the registers wore marked those children who wished to go to the Church service were allowed to leave, but school was kept open and ordinary- religious in- struction was given to those children who pre- ferred to remain. Some of the assistant teachers accompanied the children, and the head teachers remained in school. When the children returned to school at 9.45 a.m. the registers were marked. There was no compulsion. The managers did not arrange the service, and they were. not responsible for the children while they were off the school premises. As regarded the buildings, it was clear as things stood at present that the managers must find the money for expenditure on buildings, with the right to recover from the local education autho- rity expenditure due to wear and tear of any room during school hours. This did not covor play- grounds. yards and offices in respect of which the managers could not apparently obtain any contri- bution from the local education authority,. At the present moment local education authorities were probably needlessly worrying themselves and managers over details. Ho believed, however, that as experience was gained the local autho- rities would gladly recognise how Indispensable to the cause of education was the co-operation in the way of suggestions, supervision and general assist- ance of those who had for so many years, and in spite of so many difficulties, acted as managers for Church schools. (Applause.) The discussion which followed was confined prin- cipally to the last. point dealt with in Mr. Peel's 1 address—the refusal of the County Council to make any contribution towards expenditure on the "wear and tear" of playgrounds, offices, etc. The Rev. L. W. Troughton said that the posi- tion was a somewhat serious one. and imposed on school managers a burden which it was never con- templated they should undertake. The Rev. Halsall Segar and other speakers con- tended strongly that the playground, offices and other outbuildings were essentially a part of the school equipment, and the cost of maintenance ought to be borne by the local authority. It was finally decided to refer the question to the governing body of the Church Schools Associa- tion, asking for a definite expression of opinion thereon. A resolution was passed recording the great loss sustained by the Church in the Deanery by the death of Mr. Reginald Bushdl. and expressing sympathy with the bereaved family.

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MR. EDWYN HOLT AT CAPENHURST On Saturday evening Mr. Edwyn Ho;t, the Radical candidate for Wirrai, addressed a. a let t ing at the Capenhurst Schools, Mr. K. R. Dougias pre- j siding. I Mr. Holt condemned Mr. Chamberlain's Fiscal proposals as bemg in the interests 01 tiie low and at the cost of the many, and appealed to his hearers not to be parties to an wlieii might lead the oountry back to the state of aitairs which existed in the hungry forties." Uuoer Free Trade we had better homes, cheaper food and clothing, shorter hours of labour and higher wages. Mr. Chamberlain said that as the result of Free Trade the trade of the country was going to the doga; as a matter of fact England was never more prosperous than she was at the present time, and the only personb likely to benefit by Protection were the interested manufacturers and traders. Alluding to the Licensing Act, Mr. Holt said it would probably never have come into existence but for the threats of the drink trade. So Mr. Balfour brought. in what he called his measure of temperance reform. Words almost failed one to describe what one must think of a gentleman in Mr. Balfour's position who could under such a cloak as that bring in a measure the effect of which was to give £ 300,000,000 to a 1 vested interest of this country, already one ot the richest in the world. By the Licensing Act terrible injury had been done to the general focial well being of the community. Turning to the Education Act, Mr. Holt said th j aim of the Liberal party would be, perhaps not to cancel the Act, but to amend it so as to bring it in harmony with what they believed to be the feelings of the general body of the people of England. Even Churchmen and Tories were ashamed of that Act on account of the preferences which it conferred upon particular churches. What was wanted was a national system of education, properly controlled. The "Church Guardian," an organ of the Established Church, had pointed out reoontly that "It will not do to make too much of the cry that Church schools have been kept going for so many years with Church money. We must bear in mind that the money has largely come from persons who gave for the upkeep of the only existing educa- tional instrument in a certain parish or district. The money was subscribed purely educationally, not because it happened to be a Cnurch school." Mr. Alfred Mond, Radical candidate for Chester. Mr. W. H. Lever, and Mr. J. W. S. Callie, secretary to the. Financial Reform Associa- tion, also addressed the meeting. MEETING AT SAUGHALL. MR. LEVER AND MR. J. HOULT, M.P. On Wednesday evening a Radical meeting was held in the Primitive Methodist School, Saughali, Mr. Mark Vickers presiding. Mr. Edwyn Holt, who will be the Radical can- didate for the Wirral Division at the next election, said he was suprised to see in a speech at Hoylake, the hon. member for Wirral had stated that in all the meetings he (Mr. Holt) had held, no outline had been given of what would probably be the Liberal programme were they sucoessful at the next election. He was quite sure he bad outlined their programme at quite a dozen meetings during the last six weeks, and he would not have ven- I tured to reiterate the points that night but for the tie.si-n of the hen. member. It would be the last time in the present campaign that he would touoh upon the Liberal programme. Promises were made by men of the party whose past history justified one in believing that they would be kept. The Liberals promised an amendment of the Edu- cation Aot, and the Licensing Act, and- the repeal of the Chinese Labour Ordinance. On South African matters he said the country had been re- gularly mislead. We had been deceived into the South African war, and we were now pnymg for it. The mine owners, very few of whom were English, were playing a tremendous game, and were succeeding. It had been one of the biggest frauds of modern times. The question of local veto in regard to licensing matters wculd be con- sidered by the Liberals, and something- would be done to alter the constitution of the House of Lords. They would do away with indirect taxa- tion, by which the working man paid more than his share, and they would go in for the taxation of land values. Among other things Mr. Holt said the Liberals would carry out were an amendment of the Agricultural Holdings Act, an extension of the Small Holdings Act, and an Act to ma.ke the Jaw regarding Trades Unions what it was thought to bo before the Taff Vale judgment. Mr. W. H. Lever stated that Mr. Royden, who existed- solely for putting in Tory members, and keeping the present Tory member for Wirral in his place, had declared he would much rarher have had a local gentleman than Mr. Holt. The reason he said that was because he knew that with a looal gentleman against him he would have been able to win, and he knew he was going to lose. He did not know what Mr. James Hoult considered were the duties of a member. They had some sort of idea in that division that a member during the autumn should render an aoocunt of his steward- ship, and they hadi waited patiently fer Mr. Hoult's. They had got him to speak at last. Mr. Hoult had claimed that the Education Act was an excellent measure for the workingman. The only change the Act had made was one for the worse I in the abolition of school beards and the substitu- tion of sectarian teaching. Was there a working- man interested in any question more than that his children should receive as good an education as ohildren in. Scotland, the United States, and Ger- many? He did not think that any workingman was interested in the teaching of creeds at the public expense, but that his chidren should be taught the difference between truth and untruth, and be taught fair dealing as between man and man, a love of justice and the cardinal virtues. As to the Fiscal question, Mr. Hoult did not want to talk about the taxation of the food cf the people. He was extremely fluent about it twelve months ago. He was now gradually dropping it. There were never more prosperous times than now for the farmers of Wirral. It was the prosperity of Liverpool and Manchester that had made them prosperous; but as the object of Protection was to bring fewer goods into the country, the trade of Liverpool would decrease, and they would not be so prosperous. While the Wirral farmer would have to compete with the Colonies, not one of the Colonies would be able to touch us as regarded our manufactures, therefore Protection was a one- Bided bargain as between the farmers and the 3 lanufacturers. Mr. James Rowlands, formerly member for Fins- bury, also spoke.

DEATH OF MR. ASSHETON-SMITH Wo regret to announce that Mr. George William Duff Asshoton Smith died at Vaynoi Park on Tuesday evening, aged fifty-six year, lie waa tho eldest son of Captain R. G. Duff of Wel- lington Lodge, Isle of Wight, and Vaynol, and assumed the name of Assheton-Smith in 1859. Ho was probably best known as one of the largest landowners and employers in Wales, and in both capacities he enjoyed the rcpect of all class 2s. His tenantry number about one thousand six hundred, and there athree thousand workmen at the Dincrwic quarries. The Vaynoi estate comprises something like thirty-six thousand acres, and no estate in the Principality got better through the searching ordeal of the Land Com- mission of 1893. Very few changes take place on the estate, as is proved by the fact that a return made a few years back shewed that as many as four hundred and sixty families had been in occupation for fifty years, sixteen had been in occupation for between three hundred and three hundred and fifty years, whiie one family had had its representatives on the estate for five hundred years, if not more. To celo-brato his marriage in 1888 Mr. Assheton-Smith returned a half-year's rent to all his tenants, and during the years 1892 and 1893 he remitted a. together about fifty-five per cent, as a mark of his .sympathy with the tenants in that period of agricultural de- pression. In the space of seven years these abate- ments amounted to nearly £ 21,000. The repairs carried out on the estate between the years 1857 and 1893 represented more than £ 300.000. Gro.it iiberality was also shewn to the Dinorwic Quarry- iibc,ralit.y wm also s i ie-v,,n o men. where, as on the estate, members of the same family have been employed generation after generation. Vaynol Park m charmingly situated on the banks of the Menai Straits, and has as one of its attractions an interesting collection of wild animals. The Prince and Princets of Wa10 were entertained thero two years ago on tiie occasion of his Royal Highness's installation as Chancellor of tile Welsh University, while three years earlier, as Duke and Duche-s of Yof k, they paid a visit to the Dinorwic quarries. Mr. Acsheton-Srnith was a Deputy-Lieutenant and justice of the peace for Carnarvonshire and was Sheriff in 1878. According to present arrangements, the funeral of Mr. G. W. Duff Assbeton Smith wiii take place on Saturday, and will be of a strictly private character. The remains will be laid i. rest in the mausoleum within the park at Vaynol. As a. mark of esteem to his memory, pracr^aily all the houses in the village of Porwiinorwic Lave their blinds drawn and flags are hoisted at half-mast at various points. Flags are also displayed in a like manner from the public buildings at Carnarvon arid Bangor. where the deceased squire had large interests.

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IPTON. I CONCERT.—On Thursday evening a ooncert was given in the Schools in aid of the Upton Sun- day School. The greatest praise is due to Mrs. C. H. Broadbent for arranging so excellent a pro- gramme, whicn was as follows:—Pianoforte, Bridal Procession over the Hills," M.ss Emily Giles; song, "The Frian of Orders Grey," Capt. Alec Greg; banjo, Mrs. Coghill; song, "The Old Grey Fox," Mr. C. H. Broadbent; duet, The Piccaninnies," Mrs. Coghill and Mrs. Brcadbent; duologue, the Misses Dorothy Broadbent and Con- nie Roberts song and chorus, I'se awaitin' for yer, Josie," Mrs. C. H. Broadbent; song, "The Pale Young Curate," Capta.n A. Greg-; song, Canoe Song," Mrs. Coghill; duologuei, "A Fair Encounter," the Misses S. and M. E. Broad- bent. Miss Emily Giles pleasingly acoompanied. The Vicar (the Rev. W. Sparling), at the close, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the artists, and Mr. H. Robertson seoondedL

WHiTCriUKOH. I A SERIOUS CHARGE.—At Whitchurch Petty j Sessions on Friday, Richard Moyle, farmer, Heath Gate, near Whitchurch, was charged under three heads, with ill-treating and neglecting a boy, alleged to have been under the age of 16, on and j beforo October 26th. It appeared that the lad was taken by Mr. Movie from the Bolton and Countv of Lancaster Industrial School on or about August 22nd, and that he was engaged to work on the farm, etc. Mr. Morris, of Shrewsbury, conducted the prosecution, and the defendant was repre- j seated by Mr. Dura.nt, of Birmingham, instructed by Mossrs. Curraine and Co., of Wellington.— Inspector Luff (li.S.P.C.C.) gave a detailed description of the wounds which he found on the boy's ears, heels, back, etc., and related how the lad told him he had been oontijiua-Ily beaten and knocked about.—The defendant denied having ill- treated the boy.—The 'cruolty charge was dis- missed, but the Chairman reprimanded defendant and his wife for neglect

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I MOLD. I CAUTION TO TENANT FARMERS.—At the Mold Police Court, on Monday, James Clarke, of Cae Blyddyn, Tryddyn, was summoned by the board of inland revenue for carrying and using a gun without a licence, and was tined 10s. and 8s. costs. Defendant, who was found shootinv rabbits on his own farm, admitted that he held no gun licence, but considered that he was exempt from gun licence duty as mbbits were "vermin,' which he was entitled to shoot. It was pointed out that the impression of the defendant was an erroneous one. +- ■ —-—

CHOLMONDELEY. I FARMER CHARGED WITH FURIOUS DitIVI.NL-U.-At Nautwich Petty Sessions, on Monday, Robert Young, Cholmondeley, was summoned for driving furiously at Acton on November 8th. Sergt. Turner stated the defendant drove along the road galloping his horse. Defendant pulled up at the officer's request and said the horse always cantered when leaving the town and he couid not hold it in. In answer to the Chairman, witness said the horse was travelling at the rate of 14 or 15 miles an hour. The horse easily over- took other horses and conveyances coming from Nantwiuh. P.C. Wright corroborated. Defendant: And at what rate did you say I was travelling?— Witness 1 should say from 15 to 20 miles an hour (Laughter).—Deiendano said his horse was a blood mare and insisted on having its head when leaving Nantwich. The Chairman said under the circumstances they would aiiow defendant to go.

GiiESFOitD. SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION.—An important meeting was held ac the lJrJl Hall on Friday after- noon lor the purpose ot conferring with the Lord; Bisnop of U.e Uioctse as to the belot rmJa.ns of enlarging the present Girls' Schcolii or the erec- tion ol a new bunding suitable for tie purpose. The Vicar (the Rev. E. A. Fish bourne) presided over a representative attendance of parishioners, and ailudeci to the need of better accommodation at these schools as suggested by the imrveyor to the Education Committee. Some preferiad to erect a new building, to repairing the present structure. There was a piece of land adjoining the Boys' School suitable for this purpose, whicn was purchased by the late Archdeacon Wickhaiii, who personally bunt, at his own expense, the Boys' School, leaving the surplus land to succeed- ing vicars of the parish to be used fcr tLe erection of new giris' schools if desired.—The B.snop of St. Asaph read the surveyor's repoit upon the condition of the soiioois, pointing cut that struc- tural alterations, together with the provision of a playground, were deemed necessary. H.s lord- ship was desirous of kncw.ng the pr.icticability of this, together with the probable eOtt, and en- quired what land was obtainable for tiie formation of a playground. His lordship coiis-cleied it in- advisable to spend more than wis essential" at present, and suggested the appointment of an architect to inspect and report upon the condition of the building, and furnish an estimate 01 the probable cost of making the proposed alterations. —Mr. Allington Hughes said that the BDYJ;j' School built some years a.go cost Archdeacon W.okham about £ 1,000, or at the rate of C5 per setioiar.- The Bishop feared that this could no longer be done. lie had himself built schocls at ;1:;5 per head, but it could not now be done, as the cost was calculated at £ 10 per head. He sincerely trusted that Gresford, which possessed the oldest schools in the diocese, and, had achieved such eminent dist.nction in securing the highest results, would take care to maintain that posi- tion. If the County Education Com- mittee built new schools they would be compelled to levy one-half the cost upon the district supplied, and were empowered to charge three-fourths if they des. red the remaining portion should be spread over the whole county. Until some definite scheme was formulated he was unable to give them any idea what assistance they were likely to obtain from the central fund.—It was resolved on the motion of Mr. J. Allington Hughes, seconded by Mr. Thorley Sykes, to en- gage Mr. Morrison, of Wrexham, to report upon the possibility of adapting the present schools to the requirements of the Education Committtee.— The Bishop, in oompany with prominent parish- ioners, afterwards visited the schools, whose his- tory and structural arrangements were explained by the Vicar and Mr. Chancellor Trevor Parkins.

I NAiVXYViCil. RESIGNATION OF A MEDICAL OFFICER. -At the Nantwich Board of Guardians on Satur- day, a letter was received from Dr. Thomson tendering his resignation as Medical Officer tor the Wrenbury district. He stated that he had held the office since 1849 and was now in his 80th year.—The Chairman (Mr. W. J. Duttun) in moving that his resignation be accepted, said that during the period of 55 years in which Dr. Thomson had served as a medical officer, there had been no complaint lodged against him and that his services had been as iltjr to perfection as they possibly could be It subsequeuily transpired that the reason of Dr. Thomsons resignation was that he had recently lost ins wife, and the Board passed a vote of condolence.

LITTLE BUD WORTH. PARISH COUNCIL.—A special meeting waa called on Friday. plfuent Meseia. James Holland (vice-chairman. in the chair), John Holland, J. W. Burston, Joan Bootil, vnii- liarn Booth and Robert 13cotll. Witii V> .li.ani Dut- | ton (c.crk).-It was resolved tha-t Little Budworth remain in the JSadisbury Division and not Û/ truaa- ferrod to the Wmsford Division, as it was con- BideIüd tha.t tlIom would L)o n? advantage derived by &ny alteration.—The cler k ivm daec-ted to write to Mr. A. F. Doug'it.?a, cxu-'j.ni? m. Ccun :I'B IO- grot that he was unable to aci as oha;rmaIl.-h was unanimously it?oiv?d that Mr. John ti?i&nd be appointed chairman.—Mr. John Holland then I took llLC chair and thankt-d the Council for eiectmg him.-lt was tlu-n resolved unanimous,y tha.t tho Parish Council meetings in future be hold lu the Little Budworth Church Room, according to the Rev. B. N. Atkinson'& terms.

CHiii STLETO >. I ENTERTAINMENT.—On Monday, the 21st inst., under the management of tiie Rev. Horace Stephens, a miscellaneous entertainment was given in the Boys' Schoolroom. Ckmsidermg the unpro- pititious state of the weather, there was a good attendance. The following programme was suc- cessfully carried out: -Pian0foite duet, Miss 0. Garnett and the Rev. Horace Stephens; vocal duet, The moon hath raised her lamp, Hanshaw and T. R. James; song, Husiieen, Miss Hero Taylor; recitation, Mrs. Hanshaw; song, I seek for thee in every Bower," Mr. Han- Shaw; song, Just like the world outside," the Rev. Horace Stephens; duologue, Nicknames," I Miss Row and Miss Messenger; vocal duet, Ex- celsior," Messrs. Hanshaw and T. R. JameB; re- oitation, Aunt Hetty on Matrimony," Mrs. Han- shaw; song, "Flight of ages," Mr. l-lanahaw; vocal trio, The hawthorn in the glade," Miss Hero Taylor and Messrs. Hansiiaw and T. R. James; song, "The old grey fox," Mr. T. R. James; song, "Three green bonnote," Miss Hero Taylor; song, Good company," Mr. Hanshaw; song, The wnisam thiei, the Kcv. Horace Stephens; duologue, "Shattered nerves," the Misses Rose and Messenger; finale, "God savo I the King."

CHILDEii THOitN iO^N SEWERAGE SCHEME.—This question, which haa ongagod tho attention oi uie ratepayers for tile last nine or kn years, was advanced another stage Oil Monday evening, when a public metiUiig was iieid in the Mission Hall for the purpose of tuscas- sing plans and estimated cos(6 of sewerage fcciiemjes for tuo YUi??e. Mr. iroarce pi'<.e?ud, and .or tic, vilia6,e. li. A. Latham, H, tlioee preawit v?-,c?rt- ŸHh;ombe, G. Simp?u W. lilli, S. Daviea, W. K. Barron, H. Oriora, H. Lathaiii, f. Davidson., etc.—Mr. Priest, engineer to the Vv'irral Rural Distiiot CoiuicJ, attencLco and explained two schemes, one ior the vi-i-itgo of Tuornton omy, and another known as the joint sewage (scheme for the townships of Eaetham, 1ioo- ton and Childs-r Thornton. This latter it v\ as tven- luuily dbCiCWid to aaopt, the otxJia to Uli-I VAI::ioub townships, as fixed by the Local Government Board, oe.ng—Cn.ider Tiiointon xi'i 4b1, La.i..tJ.a..rn and Hooton £ 1,199.—At tiie cioee M. Simpson proposed. that a hearty vote oi thani-s oe given to i-vir. LaUiam for the tioubie lie had take 11 in ti-e- matter, lie having looked, after the lnteiefeis of the ratepayers during mo time uie se\o. m. schemes had been under consideration. He wotnci also like to thank Mr. Sutton, the chairman oi the Parish Counoiil, and Mr. Pr,èst for the attention thoy had given to Lie matter.—Mr. Ban on seooo-id-ed, and tnt) vote was heartily it,o,o;u»xt and ackuo -.v lodge d.

KOiiTHOP. I READING ROOMS.—Purees of periodical* hav& bt?n received durin? ?m iast xnunun irom Mis. v. atk.nson, Mrs. rigiey ana Mrs. xippieoy for the Noithop Hall Reading Room; and iixua MrB. Watkmson for the Nort-iiop Reading noom. LECT URE.-—The Rev. John Owen, Moid, gave his admirable lecture on "Gladstone^' at the Con- gregational Chapel 011 'Tuesday evening to a largo" aud ience. The proceeds weie in a.d ol tiie chapel funds. SEWING MEETINGS.—The sewing meetings which are held at th-.< Vicarage on Tueiday even- ings. ana at the Soughton Reading. Room on t ri- day evenings, prove to be iiios-. liie object in view is to prepare. for a bazaar to be hetd some time in the summer. RENT AUDIT.—Th:- half-yearly m-it. aueit of the üugüton H&ll catata was held at the Rea Lion Hotel on Tuesday. At the dinner, Mr. T. Ow'n, P<Hiyg?yn. in the abænoD oi Mr. J. Eidon Bankes, I K.O., presided, when the usual toasts w,re pro- posed and responded to. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Sunday, after a long illness, of William Newton Hughes, aged 16, the son of Mr. John Hughes, Pofct-ofike, Northop Hall. His mortal remains were interred in Northop Churchyard on Tuesday, when the services at the house, church and graveside were taken by the vicar and curate. The number of young men who camto pay their last tribute of respect to deceased shewed that he was a great favourite with them.

ROSSETT. I CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR SOCIETY.-A Christian Endeavour Society has been established, through the agency of the Hand bridge (Chester) Congregationalists, in connection with the Lavister and Trevalyn Chapels, with promises of much success. The meetings are held weekly. SCARCITY OF WATER.—Considerable incon- venience is just now being experienced by a number of householders owing to the natural supplies of water having in many cases become deficient. This is no doubt to be attributed to the dry season of this year. Such a remarkable autumn has not been known for a period of 30 years. ALARMI ?e 8 od of 30 3,ears. ALARMING ACCIDENTS.—Miss E. Wool- rich. of Llyntro Farm, met with an alarming accident on Friday evening when cycling in the neighbourhood of Gwcrsyllt Mill Hill road. She was discovered on the road shockingly injured about the head and unconscious, and was conveyed to the home of a relative near to. It is supposed that she lost control of the machine, and was thrown violently to the ground. She is as yet quite unable to give any information with regard to the subject, but is progressing favourably -On Sunday at noon Mr. and Mrs. Parry, the Trevor Arms Hotel, Marford, were returning in a trap from attending service at Gresford Church when, descending Marford Hill, the pony fell, breaking the shafts. Both occupants were thrown out, Mrs. Parry injuring her arm and receiving a severe shock. First aid was rendered by Mr. G. Rudge (Rossett). Mr. Parry escaped with a mere shaking.

MALPAS. POLICE COURT.-On Wednesday, before Mr. T. L. M. Vernon and Mr. E. Langley, Jeremiah Lea, of Woodhouses, Whitchurch, was charged with being drunk and disorderly at Malpas auction on the previous day. A penalty of 10s. and costs or ten days' imprisonment was imposed, and the fine not being forthcoming he was sent to prison. BICKLEY FARM FIRE.-For the loss sus- tained by the reoent fire Mr. L. Faulkner, of Bick- ley, has been awarded full compensation by the Alliance Fire Insurance Company, with which ho was insured. The full amount in settlement was paid over by Mr. J. W. Wycherley, their agent at Malpas, and through whom Mr. Faulkner is insured. It will be noticed that no unnecessary time has been lost by the company in settling the claim as the money was paid in exactly a fortnight after the fire. DEATH OF AN OLD INHABITANT.-We are sorry to record the somewhat sudden death of Mr. George Boughey, of Church-street, who but a few short months ago celebrated with much rejoicing his golden wedding. The deceased bad been in excellent health until Friday morning, when he had a severe stroke, from which he lost his speech. He never rallied, but appeared to grow weaker until Monday morning, when he peacefully passed away at the ripe old age of 76 years. Mr. Boughey was a familiar personage in the neigh- bourhood from his life-long acquaintance with the town and district, and was much respected His early days were spent in the performance of the miscellaneous jobs which fall to the hands of vil- lagers capable- of performing them, and we find him as being employed as a sawyer, as a postman and gardener, coachman, valet, and as the confidential and ever-faithful servant for many years of the late Rev. C. W. Cox. He was previously with the Rev. John Drake, also- of the Lower Mediety. It was particularly interesting to hear him recount the stories of the past life of many of the towns- people, linking the, present with the past, in his vivid descriptions of the scenes, so entirely differ- cut from that of to-day. As a postal messenger he could tell the story of confidence reposed in him on his round by the lovers whose correspondence he conducted, of the little interpolations of sweeter love than the modesty of the dictating parties would permit them to express, and which ha clan- destinely inserted. Often did he recall the happy weddings which resulted. The deceased was a strong Churchman, and up to the Sunday previous to his affliction was rarely absent from his accus- tomed seat in the parish church at both the morn- ing and evening services. The picturesque thatched cottage, with its well-kept garden, is the freehold property of the family, and it is of in- terest as being the birthplace of his father as well as himself, both successive owners having an un- broken record of occupation. He leaves a widow and six children, all now grown up to manhood and womanhood. T'hn funeral took place on Thurs- day afternoon at Malp-,ts, Cemetery, when there were many besides his family who attended to pay a last tribute of respect to an old and familiar townsman. There was also a deputation from the Malpas United Friendly Society, of which he had always been a true member and staunch supporter. During the afternoon the shop windows were shut- tered. and ma.ny of the private residences had their blinds drawn in eviclenoo of respect.

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j WKEXHAM DEAN Eli Y ASSOCIATION I RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION IN DAY SCHOOLS. A meeting of the Wrexham Deanery Associa- tion was held at the Guildhall on Monday, Canon Fletcher,, vicar of Wrexham, presiding. Mr. J. C. S. Brcckbank (Wrexham), secretary to the Sunday Sc-hooi Teachers' Union, stated that the syllabus for use in the Sunday schools oi the district, drawn up at a meeting of the clergy and school superintendents, had been taken up practically in all the parishes, with tne exception of lines. Mr. W. G. Hargreaves, Llancefn, opened a ciis- cussion olll the question 01 religious instruction in day school a. it had been said by some tnat a coue ot morality might be allowed to take the place of religious instruction; but no code oi moranty couid pe ot tiie slightest value umess it was founded on Christianity, and, it it was so icunaed, it at once became religious instruction. Others urged that religious instruction could be sufficiently taught irom the pulpit and in tne Sunday school, but unfortunately there were tk.,u,"ds of children who were absent both from piacoe oi worship and from Sunday schools; so that, unless rengicua Leaching was taught in tne day sciKMjis, an ineso Children would be absolutely without any religious mstruct.on whatever. That being tile conuition of anairs, tney must insist upou soiiie form oi religious instruction being given in aii day sencois, and, as Churchmen, they ougm to see that the scholia mtnerto conducted as Church schv oie the religious instruction be the definite rengious instructioii of their faith, and that it should be given by those who thoroughly believed in what they taught. Mr. Hargreaves moved a resolution protesting against the growing belief in favour of complete secularism and the abolition of all religious teaching in public ele- mentary schools; expressing determ.nation to op- pose any system of education which does not pro- Tide an honoured, secure, and permanent place in the daily curriculum of every school for instruction in the Christian faith, according to the views of the parents; and calling upon all fellow Christians to combine in securing for religious labours the most fruitful and promising field, being the only cue which embraces every heart and, mind at its most receptive age. Mr. Ll. Hugh Jones seconded the resolution. He considered it was time that Churchmen should speak out on this question, and demand that, what- ever might be in store for them in respect to non- provided schools, the fullest religious freedom should be demanded in the provided schools, and that this should be secured1 by an amendment of the law. They ought to insist that religious in- struction should not be placed in the position of a tolerated nuisance outside school hours, with i every inducement to children to stay away, and that the teacher of religious instruction should not be placed in the position of an unwelcome visitor. Mr. R. St. J. Corbet, the Rev. M. E. Bisset (Rural Dean of Bangor-Isyeced), the Vicar of Wrexham, and the Rev. A. G. M. Jennings (Isycoed) also took part in the discussion, and the resolution was carried unanimously.

DENBIGHSHIRE & CONSUMPTION. PROPOSED SANATORIUM. I On Monday an inquiry was held &t the County Hall, Wrexham, by a oommittre appointed by the Denbigiishire County Council, to consider a peti- tion by the Wrexham District Council desir.ng the County Council to provide a sanatorium for the treatment- of poor patients suffering- from con- eumpt.on and otii .r forms of tub&rc-uiosis. Colonel Cainwaiiis- Vi est pucsidod, and tho other members of the comm.ttee present were Captain Gnfiiih- Bosca-wen, Mr. A. T. Davies (Liverpool), Dr. Richard Evans (Wrexham), Mr. George Cromar \H.O:c -.t. chairman oi the Wreotham District Council), and Mr. Aithur E. Evans (formerly chairman oi tiie tamo authority). Mr. J. Uswoil Bury, olerk to the Wrexham Dis- trict Uounc.i, ta.d tne attention of the Council had f:\iquericiy been ott.icd to the lack of ao..o;mnoda- iioa 101' tn proper treatment of consumption <.&&.& it. v. reit that seeing the gratiymg results OL>ta.ned oy establishment of sanatoria in other paits 01 tuo country it was an actual necessity to atcure oJfe lor -il", county. GREATNESS OF THE EVIL. Dr. J. E. H. Daviee, medical officer of the Wretx- haos rural cnstrici, said that 111 1901 the total num- ber of cea-Uis ill the W rexham district was 580. and of tiiete 58 were due to consumpt on. in i»G2 tlx- proportion was 57 out oi 560, and m 1803 <0 oat of Most deaths from consumption took pLiicj between tho ages of 20 and 40, and the lii-vjoiity of the victims weie colliers, lead miners, and ouikeie labourers, or their chndrtai. He iound that the d-seose was very contagious, and i;&d soon casio-a where there had been no consump- tion in tne ianuiy, but it had been introduced from oaiti.do. Tiie oaus-cs of the disease were over- crowding, insanitary dwellings, the nature of the work of ooiiitvs and read miners, want of isolation, want of knowledge of the disease, and alcoholism. Ha was strongly of opin on tliat a sanatorium was urgently needed for the working and poorer elapses. As to insanitary houses, tiny had to move sioWty as there was a difficulty in getting other houses that were sanitary. Asked by the Chairman whether, if houses could be built cheaper by tiie relaxing of the bye-laws, overciowd.ng would dimin 84, Dr. Davies said he thought it would. Dr. Lj-wton Robarts, medical offioer for the Ruabon distiict of the Wrexham Council, said he thought the persons to be treatd should be of the artisan classes and not pauper cases. Sir Robert gÐrLon, chairman of the Wrexham branch of the National Sooiety for the Prevention of Consumption, said the branch first moved the Cou.ne.1 in this matter. The fact had been fully established of the gioat utility of a s.anatorium in early cases. The Chairman said Mr. P. P. Pennant had lateiy informed him that the Flintshire County Council would have the matter before them at their next meeting, and they would then ilea, whether Flintshire were will.ng to join with Den- blghshire, Dr. Davies: I think it would be better if Den- bighshire provided its own sanatorium. Dr. Richard Williams, hon. surgeon and phys.cian at the Wrexham Infirmary, said that during the last fifteen years he had found con- sumption very prevalent among the out-patients. He was perfectly sure the disease was on the in- crease. PREVENTION BETTER THAN CURE. Dr. Robert Wood, medical omcer of the Dela- meie Forest Sanatorium, said he could speak as a patient as well as a medical man, as he was cured through be residence at a sanatorium. He wished, however, to say that valuable as was a sanatorium, prevention was better still. An aid to prevention was compulsory notification of consumption. Owners should have houses where a case oocuned d.sinfeetad and the ventilation. etc., seen to. Overorowding, which was one of the most fruitful sources of infection, should be stopped. People should be taught to value fresh air. as it was the most powerful and cheapest medicine, and the appointment of a county medical officer should be made. A sanatorium was a most important factor in the prevention of consumption, but without the more general preventatives it would become a luxury and a most expensive luxury at that. Mr. Alderman J. B. Francis, chairman of the Sanitary Committee of the Wrexham Town Coun- cil. said that during the last ten years 193 deaths had taken place in the town from consumption and other forms of tuberculosis. Wrexham would ¡ probably join, but they did not want a eecond Den- bigh Asylum. (Laughter.) The Chairman said there was very little Ilk-oli hood of that. He? believed the cost would be about £ 200 per bed, and if they started with twenty beds that would be £ 4.000, which would not be much for a. county like Denbigh. Dr. Lloyd, medical offioer of the Chirk District Council, said in his opinion the county was be- ginning at the wrong end though ho was strongly in favour of a sanatorium. In his own district a set of ru\s had been drawn up and given to all sufferers from consumption and those attending on them. They must educate the people, and very stringent bye-laws should be laid down respecting houses. Overcrowding must be tackled fearlessly. The Chairman I see by a ma.p before us that tho mortality in Wales from the disease is very high. Can you account for it? Dr. Lloyd Well, I have found that Welsh people have very little resistance to any disease. There was. he added, more sickness than there used to be. Then there was a great deal of intermarrying among Welsh people. Another cause was that whereas in the old days men drank nothing but beer made from pure hops and malt, now they went in for cheap whisky and cheap wines. In the old days men went out and had a good fight, but now if a man scratched his nose he sent for the doctor and two nurses. (Laughter.) COST OF A SANATORIUM. I Dr. Lloyd Roberts (Cblwvn Bay) said he esti- mate that there w?re from 700 to 800 persons in Denbighshire suffering from the disease, and about 300 in Flintshire. Mr. H. Croom Johnson (Wrexham) said that Dr. Nathan Raw, of Liverpool, through whose hands many hundreds of consumption ca, "es had passed, advised that the county should build a sanatorium for its own patients and not combine with any other county. He had gone into the question of cost with Dr. Raw, and he was of opinion that the establishment of the desired institution would not run to a penny rate. Other witnesses were called, and the Chairman intimated that the committee would present their report to the County Council in due time.

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Lord Penrhyn has bought Soham House. New- market, from Mr. Wallace Johnstone as a residence, it is understood, for his son, the Hon. Charles: Douglas-Pennant, whose marriage with Lady Edith I Dawson takes place on Saturday, January 28.

FARM FIRE IN CHESHIRE. I IRISH LABOURER BURNT TO DEATH. I Early on Monday morning some outbuildings at Lime Tree Farm, High Legh, near Altrinoham, were discovered to be on fire. The fire brigade was sent for, but some time elapsed before it arrived. Meanwhile efforts were made by the farmer (Mr. Stelfox) and his men to resoue the horses from the stables. One was got out and was found to be badly burned. The other, which ocoupied a loess box, staggered' to the door, but falling against the door blocked the entrance. It was impossible to rescue the animal. At length the two jets were got to work on the building, but little could be done, and the premises were almost destroyed. At daylight, when an entrance into the stable waa effected, the charred remains of an Irish labourer named Patrick Monaghan, who had slept in the room above, were found close to the dead mare. The origin of the outbreak is not known, but it is thought to- have been c-aused through Monaghan either walking about with a candle or smoking. The damage is covered by insurance.

WIRRAL EDUCATION WORK. THE LATE MR. BUSHELL. A meeting of the Administrative Sub-eoniraitteo for the Bebington and Ncston District area was held on Thursday evening at the Helton Hotel. Mr. J. J. Evans presided, and tl-ie-e were also present Mrs. J. U. Hodgson, Mrs. Paten. Mrs. Herman. Mrs. Norman Hill, the Rev. J. Towcrt, Colonel J. C. Lloyd, Messrs. W. Peel, J. Pember- ton. R. E. R. Broeklebank, W. C. Thome, W. Stoektom C. S. Pain, H. A. Latham, J. J. Cannell, E. Hughes and J. S. Ferguson, with me secietary (Mr. J. Harding). Tiie Chairman said he thought it. was fitting 00- fore the commencement of the business that h9 should allude to the very sudden death of illr. Reginald Bushell, which took place last week, and i which must have shocked them all. Mr. Bushell was one of those elected on this committee when it formed, and at the- first mce; ng he was appointed vice-chairman. Mi. Bushetl had attended very regularly at their meetings, and i. i < i t.ikm a very deep interest in the work. It was only a few months ago that ho resigned on account of ill-health, and they had reoeived his resignation with much regret. Mr. Bushell was a most suit- able gentleman to be. on this oomm: :< e because he had always taken a deep nterest ip education both in this district and in Liverpool. They all knew how deeply interested MJ". Bushell was in all religious, philanthropic and educational work. and he was sure they were all uijanimou ,u re- gret that he should have been so suddenly re- moved from their midst. In couc-usion, Mr. Evans moved a resolution reicordin^ it* commit- tee's appreciation, of the services of lit late Mr. Bushell, and their regret at his dcS; and also their sympathy with his family in the bereavement they have sustained. A communication was reoeived from the Board of Education recognising Dr. Riddock's school for the temporary accommodation of 120 rnidren, pro- vided that the alterations on the pirn be carried out. and that, plans for a pe-nnanei t s hoe! bo submitted. The Board had1 also expressed a.p- pioval of the site c-hosen for the new school in the Bitrto-ti-joad. Neston Reference was made to iA).o ;llaclc-qtllte manner in which the sanitary arrangements in the s, hool9 in th3 district were maintained, and Mr. C. S. Pain moved that the attention of the- local sani- tary authority be drawn to the sanitary condition of tho schools within their respective d'strcts with the view that inspection be made as often as possible. This waa carried. —