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THE BOUNDING RATES.I
THE BOUNDING RATES. I A comparison of the rates levied in the various towns of England to-day is full of instruction for the oppressed ratepayer, and it is doubly suggestive when the figures are contrasted with those of even four short years ago. From a statement issued by Mr. Carter, the Borough Treasurer of Preston, it appears that for the current municipal year, 1904-5, the most monstrous rate levied in a list of 88 English boroughs is that of Wolverhampton, where the demand-note is presented to the intolerable tune of 10s. Id. in the E. West Ham, which generally holds the championship in the unenviable com- petition for the highest rates, has this year to take second place, with a total of 9s. lOd. in the g., while its neighbour of East Ham, a notoriously extravagant corporation, inflicts a rate of 9s. 6d. in the 2. Beside these enormous charges, Chester's modest rate of 6s. 2d. in the E. appears a mere trifle. Some conception of the leaps and bounds with which local rates have increased may be formed from the fact that out of this list of towns there are no fewer than twenty-two with a rate of 8s. and over. We specify 8s. because to the average citizen it must seem an insufferable exaction. The case of Chester is rendered all the more bearable, when it is known that there are only eleven boroughs in the enjoyment of a lower rate. The proud distinction of achieving the lowest rate has been reserved for Oxford, a similar city to our own in many respects, with a total levy of only 4s. 4d. in the;C. Lancaster, whose Town Clerk happens to be a Cestrian, formerly held the proud position of being the lowest rated municipality, but it has now to play second fiddle with 4s. 6d. in the E. A glance at the statistics is sufficient to shew that within the short period of three or four years local rates in English boroughs have advanced all round to an alarming extent. Thus, in 1900, Chester ratepayers were charged only 4s. lOd. in the X., against 6s. 2d. to-day, and the lowest rate then was that of Lancaster (3s. 8d.), while the highest was West Ham, no worse than 9s. in the JB. The cost of elementary and secondary education, of course, must be held responsible largely for the advance, but this does not explain everything. How heavily the growing tendency towards municipal trading can be made answerable for the extravagance of corporations can only be guessed, but directly or indirectly it doubtless counts for much. It is true that nearly every municipality derives some beneiit to the rates from so- called profitable undertakings, but it is also open to question how far these results are trustworthy. Not every pseudo-remunerative undertaking conducted by a corporation bears its full share of establishment charges. To exactly apportion all the costs that should be saddled upon any particular undertaking managed by a corporation is, generally speaking, an impossibility with the best of intentions, and when there exists the temptation to present as favourable a balauce- sheet as possible, it will be readily understood that the facilities for this are present in abundance. The receipts from profitable municipal undertakings are stated to reduce the rates of Carlisle by so much as Is. 8d. in the £ and of Darlington by Is. 7d., while we in Chester are relieved in the same way to the amount of 4d. Among the most note- worthy figures cited in connection with municipal trading, it may be mentioned that gas last year brought in a clear gain of 1;60,000 to Manchester 1;30,000 to Leeds J.25,000 to Leicester and over £ 20,000 to Nottingham. Water-supply made a protit of £ 15,000 for Leeds and lor Bolton i;io,ooo. Electric light, only in its infancy, made a gain lor Liverpool of tlO,298 and t8,000 for West Ham, while on the per contra must be given a loss of £1,500 at Hastings on the same account. Municipal tramways realised a protit of £ 55,000 in Leeds J:31,000 in Manchester, and .t:32081 in Liverpool, but on the other side 01 the picture comes Blackburn, with a total loss of £ 6,000 under the same head. Equally important with Wilille II)ai rates is the question of the cost of these public services, light and water. On ioriner occasions we have pointed out the disagree- able fact that our own city contrasts unfavourably with others in the price paid for the supply oi water and gas. At the present moment it is found that the citizens of UhesLer pay Is. 8d. in utie £ for domestic water on houses of £1;) rataule value. Tilere are only tour other towns where Lilt, cost is higher, namely, Asnton-under-Lyne, is. lid., and Bury, Hey wood and Rochdale, eacii 2s. in tne £ lor cheapness Liverpool ieado Lile way with the model rate ot 6d. in the .1.:i, Manchester being a creditable second, witn 8d. Precisely the same tale has to be told with relerence to gas. It costs three shillings per tnousand cubic ieet in tins city, and only four other towns pay more, namely King's Lynn, 3s. 6d.; Norwich and Bacup, 3s. 3d. and biilckuurn, 3s. Id. VVater and gas are, of course, in private hands locally, and it is significant tnat, when electric u&lH, wnich is purveyed by the Corporation here, comes to oe considered, the tables are completely turned. The Chester Town Council charge dd. per Board oi Trade unit lor the electric current, and there are only thirteen other communities placed on more favourable terms, the cheapest ot all being 3d., at Salford. The dearest electricity is discovered at Blackpool, Croydon, Darlington, and Lincoln, where it costs 8d. per unit, nearly double the Chester figure. While the ghastly returns shewing the rapid strides of corpora- tion expenditure generally are sufficient to give pause to the untortunate ratepayer, an additional feeling of uneasiness is created by the knowledge that in various localities the exact amount of the rates furnishes no reliable index to the ratepayers' burden. An expert in these matters has recently been telling the world how in some districts shrewd and not over-scrupulous assessment committees manipulate the valuations so that, while a low poundage rate is shewn, the actual public expenditure is enormous and the rates are kept at a tolerably low level by iniquitous increases of assessment beyond the paying powers of the unhappy victims. This is especially the case with large industrial concerns which pay a great proportion of the rates and have no voice in the spending of the money. The result is that British industry is crippled through the impossible rates levied.
ILOCAL & GENERAL NOTES. I
LOCAL & GENERAL NOTES. I A Royal visit to Cheshire is foreshadowed by I the "Manchester Guardian," which states that King Edward will pay a visit to Manchester on a date—not yet definitely fixed-in the spring of next year. "The object of his Majesty's visit will be a twofold one—to open the new dock which is being constructed by tl.e Ship Canal Company on the site of the old Racecourse, and also to open the Sanatorium for consumptives which Mr. W. J. Cressley is erecting in Delamere Forest." Should his Majesty be able to carry out this pro- gramme it goes without saying that loyal Cheshire will give him a warm welcome. All Saints' Church. Hoole, has undergone some important improvements of late. Following the installation of the excellent new organ, the tower of the church has now been embellished by the addition of a handsome clock, the gift of the executors of the late Mr. Charles Brown, who was during his lifetime a munificent supporter of the church. The clock will chime the hours and quarters, and! has three faces. At present it is not intended to illuminate the clock at night, but it is hoped that the District Council of Hoole may be induced to undertake this public work. The completion of the clock is to be marked by a public dedicatory service to be held on Wednes- day afternoon next. Mr. Mond, who is developing great activity in the prosecution of his forlorn hope at Chester, in his speech at Hoole, on Monday evening, advised the local railwaymen to "enquire how Mr. Yer- burgh had voted on questions which affected them. If they did that, a great many of them would be surprised." This advice, unfortunately for the Radical candidate, is quite gratuitous and super- fluous. The railwaymen of the city and neigh- bourhood know how Mr. Yerburgh has served their interests during the past eighteen years. It is Mr. Mond who is ignorant on the point, as we shall see presently. The railwaymen assisted to re-elect Mr. Yerburgh at the last General Election by a large majority, after he had repre- sented the constituency for some fourteen years, and all this time no charge has been brought against him of having neglected) their interests. What concern did Mr. Mond shew for the wel- fare of the Chester railwaymen during that long period? He knew as little of them as they did of him, and all his present protestations of ardour in their cause may be taken as empty words. He has dbne nothing for them, and probably never will. With reference to Mr. Ritchie's Railway Em- ployment (Prevention of Accidents) Bill of 1900, it may surprise Mr. Mond, but it will be no as- tonishment to the railwaymen of Chester, to hear that no division took place on the second reading at all. It would, therefore, be futile to search for Mr. Yerburgh's name. or that of anybody else I in the division-list, seeing that there was no division. It may further surprise Mr. Mond to know that Mr. Yerburgh, whom he has abused as an absentee, was present during the whole of the debate armed with notes to speak if the necessity arose. This Bill was a Government measure, and was passed with the cordial assent of Mr. Yer- burgh audi other Unionist members. Another evidence of the interest which Mr. Yerburgh has manifested in railwaymen is fur- nished by the Witnesses Protection Act, which owed its origin to the member for Chester. This is a measure which appeals strongly to railwaymen and to persons employed by large firms, and gives them a protection which they sadly needed in the old' days. Mr. Mond went on to ask ingeniously why the railwaymen of Chester should vote Mr. Yerburgh into Parliament to sit on one side of the House and pay for Mr. Bell, M.P., to sit on the other side. Mr. Bell, of course, poses as the rail- waymen's representative, and it is curious to note that he attended a railway meeting in Chester last May, and made no charge against Mr. Yerburgh of having neglected the interests of railwaymen. If any one was capable of sustaining such an ac-cu sation, it was Mr. Bell, but, notwithstanding many nasty things which he said of Mr. Yerburgh on political grounds, he did not venture to accuse him of neglect of the interests of railwaymen. Why, then, do the railwaymen vote for Mr. Yerburgh as a Unionist and pay Mr. Bell to sit in tho House as a Traidle Unionist? We shall answer the question out of Mr. Bell's own mouth. In his speech here in May, he stated, without a blush or an apology, that he is a pro-Boer. Ho said "He had been dead against the war from be- ginning to end, and was one of those who had carried the Birmingham-manufactured title of pro-Boer. He candlidly said that he was ashamed that the Transvaal was now a part of the British Empire, for he. felt an international brotherhood of men throughout the world." That settles the matter. Mr. Mond probably sees nothing to be ashamed of in the title of pro- Boer, but Chester railwaymen do. Neither does Mr. Mond, for all we know, see anything to blush for in Mr. Bell's statement that "he was ashamed that the Transvaal was now a part of the. British Empire." Chester railwaymen do. Moreover, they are not likely to forget this unpatriotic, Little Englander speech of Mr. Momdfs protege, and they can very readily answer why they send Mr. Yerburgh to Parliament to represent their Imperial aspirations, in addition to their Labour interests. As indicating Mr. Mond's sympathies in the direction of the Little Englander, it is in- structive to- mark an observation of his at Hoole. He "called! the Imperialism of the Unionist- party a big drum or brass band Imperialism. When they were hard up for an argument for their policy, he said they waved a big flag or shouted 'Empire,' and everyone who did not agree with them was a Little Englander." Although this is, of course, a gross caricature of Unionist methods, Unionists are not ashamed of waving their flag, and there is never a doubt about what flag the Unionists fight under. About Mr. Mond's flag there may be more uncertainty. He evidently does not care about the Union Jack. Would he not like a flag with plenty of yellow and a few black eagles emblazoned on it? Mr. Mond's reference to brass band's was also a little unfortu- nate. We all know where the melancholy, mendi- cant brass bands come from, and what trade-mark they bear. If Mr. Mond is well advised, when he next addresses the railwaymen, lie will drop his pro-Boer friend, Mr. Bell, like a hot potato. It would be a boon to numerous pedestrians and cyclists of the city if their country friends who oome to Chester on fair days and lead: horses through the street would observe the regulation to take their animals on the proper side of the road. When a horse happens to be somewhat fiery, as is often the case at sale time, there is great risk of danger to the public when the steed is not led on the proper side of the road, and! on a sLort rein. Severed narrow escapes have oc- curred, and, when the men are remonstrated with, they appear, from their obstinacy, to be totally ignorant of the rule of the road in regard to led horses. Probably the police will sharpen their wits a little. A well-known citizen, Mr. Edward Powell, had an extraordinary adventure in the wilds of Scot- land during the deuse fog last week-end. Mr. Powell had journeyed to Glasgow for the pur- pose of giving a lecture, and while in the neigh- bourhood of that city, his train over-ran the sig- nals, and he found himself stranded at an out- of-the-way siding called Blackwood, near Les- mahagow. In tnis remote place there was neither a telegraph, nor a house where the unfortunate traveller might obtain shelter during the night, and the heavy fog made the situation still more discomforting. Mr. Powell therefore set out to walk over the moorland to Lesmahagow. In the dense fog he missed his way, and wan- dered over a treacherous moor, intersected in different places by watercourses. After many hair- breadth escapes he eventually reached a place called Douglas West. The unpleasantness of his ex- perience in the circumstances may be imagined from the fact that he started on his walk at 9.30 in the morning, and did not reach Douglas West until 5.30 in the afternoon, when he found that he had traversed a distance of twenty-three miles. An instance is given by a firm of repute in the Midland's of how heavy the charges upon agricul- tural produce often are. The firm in July last sent eight trucks of straw (about 24 tons), of the value of from J325 to JE50, by rail on trucks. Storing upon rails is usually charged, after allow- ing one week to be free, 4d. per ton per week for straw, and 3d. per ton per week for grain. In this case the charge should, on this basis, have been 3s. 8d. The actual charge made was JB18. 10s. for rent, in addition to carriage charges, amount- ing to upwards of JE14. It is asked with some show of reason how can such charges be justified in the depressed condition of agriculture.
LOCAL NEWS.
LOCAL NEWS. The Right Hon. Herbert Gladstone, M.P., and Mrs. Gladstone arrived in London on Tuesday from Ha warden. His Grace the Duke of Westminster has kindly sent, through Mr. Joseph Benn, jB20 towards the building fund of the New Welsh Wesleyan Mission School, Hoole. News was received on Wednesday of the birth of a son and heir to Major Robt. Wynne, and has caused general satisfaction on the part of the inhabitants of Cefn and district. A Bangor telegram states that Mr. Cremlyn Jones, barrister, of Liverpool, has been selected as the Unionist candidate to contest the Anglesey Division at the next election. Mr. Charles Duff, who has succeeded to the Vaynol Estate and the ownership of the Llanberis slate quarries, will assume the name of C. Duff Assheton-Smith. It is his intention to retain the collection of wild animals for which Vaynol is famous. A handsome vase presented by the German Emperor to Princess Henry of Pless was shewn by Mrs. Cornwallis-West at a bazaar, held on Wednesday, in London, and on Tuesday in aid of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Mr. Norman Hamilton, a son of Dr. Hamilton, of White Friars, Chester, who served in the South African war with the Oxford University Volun- teers, has now obtained a University commission in the Army Service Corps, and leaves for South Africa at the end of the present month. Some of Lieut. Hamilton's letters describing exciting incidents of the late war were reproduced in our columns and read with much interest. Mr. Edmund Burke Wood, J.P. Moreton Hall, St. Martin's, Salop, barrister, aged 74, third son of the Ven. J. Wood, Archdeacon of Chester, who died on the 11th October, left estate valued at £ 6,285 3s. lOd. gross, with nett personalty sworn at £ 3,878. 6s. 4d., and probate of his will, dated 23rd June, 1868, has been granted to his daughter, Miss Gertrude Elizabeth Burke Wood, of Moreton Hall, Salop), and Sarah Wood, (daughter of Mr. S. Dicken, of Moreton Hall, Salop), having renounced probate. The testator left the whole of his estate to his wife for life, with power of appointment to his children, and failing her appointment to all his children in equal shares. MR. BALFOUR AND EDDISBURY CON- SERVATIVES.—Mr. Henry Tollemache, M.P., has received the following letter from the Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury:—" 10j Downing-street. Whitehall, S. W. My dear Tolle- mache,—One line to say that I have received the resolution which you have forwarded from the Eddisbury Conservative Registration Association with reference to the Aliens Bill. As you are aware, I have stated in the House of Commons that it is the intention of the Government to deal with the question early next session.— Yours sincerely, (signed) ARTHUR JAMES BALFOUR." DEATH OF MR. MASCIE TAYLOR.-On I the eve of going to press, we regret to learn of the death of Mr. Robert Mascie Taylor, formerly of Tinllwyn, Merionethshire, which took place at his residence, Gloucester Terrace, Hyde Park, London, I on Wednesday, at the advanced age of eighty-eight. The deceased was the last survi ving member of the family of the late Rev. Mascie Domville Taylor of Lymme Hall and Moss Hall, in this county. He was a magistrate for the county of Merioneth, and for many years acted as chairman of petty sessions. He was a strong Churchman and Conservative. In early life he saw a considerable amount of active service as a subaltern in the King's Own Borderers in South Africa and elsewhere. The late Mr. Mascie Taylor, who was well-known in this neighbourhood, being an uncle of Mrs. J. R. Thom. son, of this city, was a scion of the ancient families I of Domville of Lymme and Massie of Sale. A cable received on Wednesday from Corfu, Greece, announced the death at that place of Jr. E. W. Joynson, of Dunham House, Bowdon, a gentleman well-known and highly esteemed in Manchester and Cheshire He was a justice of the peace for Manchester and Cheshire. He qualified as a magistrate in Cheshire in 1881, and sat in the Altrincham Petty Sessional Division. The Marquis of Cholmondeley left London on Saturday for Melton Mowbray. "Many happy returns of the day "to her Grace Katharine Duchess of Westminster to-day (Saturday). Mr. tlonoratus Lloyd, K.C., was among the guests at the annual dinner of the Savage Club, at the Hotel Cecil, on Saturday night. A marriage is to take place between Count Pless (brother of Prince Henry of Pless) and the Hon. Caroline Roche, sister of Lord Fenuoy. The Karl ot Haddington is confined to his bed with a severe chill, at his East Lothian residence, Tyninghame, and has been obliged to cancel several |j important engagements this month. The ball of the non-commissioned officers of the 2nd V.B. Cheshire Regiment, advertised --or January 18th at the Grosvenor Hotel, ought to be a popular fixture. The marriage arranged between the Rev. Gilbert Heaton, M.A., vicar ot St. Mary's, Cardiff, youngest son of the late Rev. Hugh Edward Heaton, of l'bs Heaton, Denbigh, and Mabel, daughter of the late Air. J. Coster Edwards, High Sheriff of Denbigh- shire, and Mrs. J, C. Edwards, of Trevor Hall, Llangollen, will take place on January 10 next, at Llangollen Parish Church. Mr. Heaton, who is a cousin of General Baden-Powell, the hero of Mafe- king, was formerly curate of Vron, Llangollen, and vicar of St. Mark's, Wrexham, after which he re- moved to South Wales. A CART MISHAP.—On Monday James Hewson, a carter, living in Victor-street, Boughton, was admitted to the Chester Infirmary with a fractured leg He had fallen from his cart shaft, and one of the wheels lizld passed over his leg. DUKE AND DUCHESS OF TECK.—The Duke and Duchess of Teck are expected, says the London correspondent of the Manchester Guardian," to return to England about the end of February from Vienna, where the Duke has been acting as Military Attache for several months. According to strict military regulations this post can only he held by an officer who has passed I through the Staff College, but the Duke of Teck's tenure of office is considered to have been so thoroughly successful that it is possible the King j may cause it to be extended for a short while. Y.M.C.A.—• At six p m. on Thursday last week I representatives from Y.M.C.A.'s in Cheshire, and others in the county interested in the movement, met. in the library of the Y.M C.A., Grange-ioad, Birkenhead. Mr. W. H. Ralston occupied the chair, and Mr. Gwilym James, the Y.M.C.A. travelling sccreta-ry for the, Liverpool and, North Waler, and South Wales districts spoke on the necessity for extending Y.M.C.A.'s in Cheshire. At seven p.m a. meeting of the committee of the Livetpooi and North Wales District Union of Y M.G.A.'s took place. It was decided to accept I he offer of Chester Y.M.C.A. to hold the annual conference, at Chester in March next, too arrange- ments being left in the hands of the district officials. THE LATE MR. BURKE WOOD.—Mr. Edmund Burke Wood, J.P, Moreton Hall, St. Martin's, Salop, barrister, aged 74, third son of the Ven. J. Wood, Archdeacon of Chester, who died on the 11th October, left estate valued at £ 6.285.3s. lOd. gross, with nett personalty sworn at £ 3,S78. 6s. 4d., and probate of his will, dated 23rd June, 1868, has been granted to his daughter, Miss Gertrude Elizabeth Burke Wood, of Moreton Hall, the testator's wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Sarah Wood (daughter of Mr. S. Dickin, of Moreton Hall. Salop), having renounced probate. The testator left the whole of' his estate to his wife for life, with power of appoint- ment to his children, and failing her appointment to all of his children in equal shares. BEQUEST TO HUNT SERVANTS.— The late Mr. Merthyr Guest, who was an ex- Master of Foxhounds, has left P,500 to the Earlier Pension Fund of the Hunt Servants' Benefit Society "in memory of E. M. Marchioness of Westminster, the noblest woman I ever knew." "PIantagenet." writing in the Morning Post," says :—Mr. Merthyr Guest's generous thoughtful- ness in bequeathing £ 5'J0 to the earlier pension fund of the Hunt Servants' Benefit Society was only what might, have been expected from one who during his life shewed the greatest consideration for all with whom sport brought him into contact. Riding as he did with an apparent disregard of danger, he never overlooked the fact that hunt servants risk their lives almost daily in ministering to the sport of others, or that their duties expose them to conditions by which the strongest constitu- tion may be undermined prematurely. CALEDONIAN DANCE.—The members of the Chester Caledonian Association celebrated the anniversary of their patron saint by a dance at the Holborn Rooms, on St. Andrew's Day. The local Kilties," although they did not appear in the garb of old Gaul," turned up in considerable strength, the company numbering over 80, and including the president (Mr. J. A. McMichael), Dr. Hamilton, Dr. A. G. Hamilton, &c. The pro- gramme was of the customary Scottish character, commencing with the grand march and reel, and including several Highland schottisches. The Honorary Piper of the Association (Mr. Macdonald) was in attendance in his full war-paint, and added much to the enjoyment of the evening by playing some spirited marches and dances on the favourite instrument of the north. The other music was excellently supplied by Messrs. Hull and Benyon's band Refreshments were served during the even- ing in the comfortable suite of rooms adjoining the ball-room The M.C.'s, who worked hard for the success of the gathering, were the hon. secretary (Mr. Walter Fergusson), Mr. David Robertson and Mr. Robert Beck. TRINITY COLLEGE SUCCESSES.-At the Practical Examination held by Trinity College, London, on the 18th November, at the Grosvenor Museum, the following candidates were successful :-Pianoforte, senior Elsie Thompson (Mr. J. T. Hughes) and Winifride Williams (Miss Butterfield, L.R.A.M.) Intermediate: Edith M. Blair (Miss Veerman), Jessie D. Oakes (Mr A. H. Robinson, F.R.C.O.) and Florence E. M. Ryan (Miss Butterfield, L.R.A.M.) Junior Eric J. Bairstow (Mr. J. T. Dean), Gladys L. Greatbanks (Miss A. F. Stepheni ) (Miss A. F. Stephens). Marjorie Parry (Miss E. Douglas), Mabel Rowland (Mr. W. T. Barker) and Harold Wynne (Mr. A. H. Robinson, F.R.C.O.) Preparatory Ethel M. Forster (Mr. A. B. Robinson, F.R C.O.), Bessie Hughes, Edith J. Mercer, Florence R. Mercer, Elizabeth J. Ridley, Winifride E. Spain, Elsie E. M. Speakman, Frances C. Williamson (Miss F. Lanceley), Sarah B. Jackson (Miss E. Douglas), Doris M. Minshull (Miss A. F Stephens), Agnes E. Moore, Gladys G. Sacre (Miss Shurrock) and Vivien A. Walker (Mrs. Blair). Organ, junior Alfred Price (Miss S. A. Hughes, A.R.C.O.) Examiner :—Dr. Walmsley Little, London. THE BIBLE AND ITS CRITICS —Under the auspices of the Chester New Church Society, a lecture, on the subject of "The Bible and its Critics was given om Tuesday evening, at the Temperance Hall, by the Rev. Joseph Deans, of London. The lecturer devoted his observations to a review of the destructive criticisms of the Bible contained in Robert Blatchford's book, "God and my Neighbours" After pointing out that the Bible, notwithstanding ita being the most bitterly attacked book in the world, was to-day the most influential book, he argued that the agnos- tic and the atheist had no right to pass an opinion as to whether the Bible was the Word of God. Re- plying to the assertion that the Bible contained many errors of fact, he affirmed that it was true and consistent in what it reveals upon the vital subject of God's revelation to man, and that if the Bible answered the purpose for which is was given anything else within its pages might be regarded merely as an adaptation to the science of the tune when it was first given. The doctrine which denied the free-will of man and claimed that he could not sin against God was the essence of materialism, degrading man into a machine. There was nothing original in all these criticisms; all were familiar in various forms, and when sifted there was really nothing in them. By far the more serious criticisms were those which affected the morality of the Bible. "Nunquam" alleged that the Ten Commandments, as a moral oode, amounted to very little, and contained nothing which prohibited' rack-renting, jerry-building, gambling and other wrongs. But one could not put a finger upon any place in the Command- ments where nearly all the sins he enumerated were not forbidden. Jesus Christ told us that the Ten Commandments were summed up in the two great commandments of love to the Lord and love to the neighbour. In conclusion, the lecturer pointed out how wonderfully the Bible stood the application of the test of results, notably of its introduction among barbarous and savage peoples. Questions were afterwards put to the lecturer. CHESTER AND NORTH WALES BUILD- ING SOCIETY.—The twenty-eighth annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Chester and North Wales Permanent Investment Benefit Building Society was held on Thursday evening at the offices of the society, Corn Exchange Cham- bers. Mr.- J. T. Partington (vice-chairman) occu- pied the .hair. The directors, in their report, stated the result 61 the year's working was again satisfactory, and though the amount advanced on mortgage was somewhat less than the previous year, the amount of profit earned had been main- tained. The amount brought forward from 1903 account was B24. 19s. 3d., the profit for the past year was 6456. Is. 7d., and the income from funds invosted, C24. 7s. 4d. The interest on investing shareholders' subscriptions absorbed J3577. 9s. 3d., and the directors. proposed to pay a bonus of 5s. per cent.. amounting to £39. 2&. 8d., leaving L48 lis. 3d. to be carried forward, less whatever amount might be voted as directors' remuneration. The directors deeply regretted the loss the society had sustained during the year by the death of the vice-president, Mr. Felix Thomas.—The Chair- man. in moving the adoption of the directors' re- I port and accounts, said the receipts for the year from all sources amounted to no less than 1;4,622. Advances had! been granted to the amount of £ 2,576, and the year's working had produced a profit of JE455. The amount available for division among the members was J3416, which would pay interest at .3. per cent. to all investing members, and would also permit of a bonus of 5s. per cent.— Mr. James Pye seconded the resolution, which was ca-ied--On the motion of Mr. Beresford Adams, seconded by Mr. J. Bairstow, interest was agreed to be paid at the rate of 35 per cent, to all in- vesting shareholders, together with a bonus of 5s. per cent. on the amount held by investing and borrowing members.—Mr. E. H. Thomas was elected a director in the place of his deceased father, and the retiring directors (Messrs. G. R. Griffith, C.. Dodd. J. Bairstow and J. Sheriff Roberts) were re-elected.—Messrs. F. J. Warms- ley and W. F. Small were re-elected auditors, and Messrs. Beresford Adams and John Clarke as stewards. A sum of j640 was voted to the direc- tors as remuneration for their services during the past year.—Votes of thanks to the officers of the society and the chairman concluded the meeting. P.S.A—Mr. Buiton presided at Queen-street P.S.A. on Sunday. Misa Ashby was the soloist, i Air. Skeidon acting as aocompajust. Mr. A. Sior- rur guvo an adoitss on s. Marriott, 'i. N. Pntohard and Tunniclitfe also assisted. TRADESMEN AND CHRISTMAS HOLI- DA ST.—On i iiarsday morning a petition was lodged with h:s Worship tne Mayor of Chester containing the s:gnatuivs ot 196 of the principal tradesmen, of the city, asking that, as Cnristmas Day this year falls upon a Sunday, Tuesday, tne 27tii mscant, be kept as a general holiday. Ine pUbdO will be giad to know tnat, in the interests of the. young persons engaged in shops, etc., the Mayor has k-nuiy a.coeded to this request. HEDGK AS DUST SCREEN.—An unusual case was heard at Suiidbacn, on Wednesday, when a wc-il-kiiown. Cheshire faimer, named Joseph Cioss, was summoned at the instance of the Uon- gleton District Council for aLowmg his hedges io gmw to such a neighr as to be prejudicial to the highway, inasmuch as they excluded sun and wind from the 10..d, thus causing it to lemaiii damp and to be cut, up 6tr-ii?, to be cut up Mr. 8trngcr, for the defcnce, said the hedges wero valuable ones. They shaded ins ciient s House from the wind and fiom tho dust of niotois. Ti.e ease was aujourned. j PROVINCE OF CHESHIRE MASONIC; CHARiTiES ■—ii'ie anllUJ meeting of the Com- mittce of Benevolence and of the Cheshire Edu- cat.ionai Masonic Institution of the Province of Cheshire was held on V, ediicsday at Crewe, Mr. L. EiLs pi Holding. The Chairman, in a review of the v.,o-k of tiie year, said that- a sum of nearly £ 3,503 was raised for the Royal Masonic In&titu- tion tor G I wiliel-i was the largest sum which the Province of Ck\Shia Lad eVET raised for one of the Royal Masonic charities The Provincial Grand Maste: was exceedingly gratified at. the way in which he had been supported by tho van- ous Masons of tho province. The year had been a successful one altogether. Ho urged that, tho funds of their kxal chanty institut.ons should be put upon a safe foundation, so that the good work they were doing for aged. Masons and widows and orphans should not suffer. Mr,. Ellis was re- elected chairman of the. charity institutions. VALUABLE FIND OF COINS.—While en- gaged in the making of a road at Oswestry last week on property belonging to Mr. Willding Jones, of Maipas some navvies came across a little glazed jug of dark brown colour, containing some lour hundred gold and silver coins covering the reigns of Henry VIII. to Charles I. Informa- tion of the fiid ol-ily leaked out on Wednesday morning, by wli ch time the navvies, who took a day off on Monday on tile stiength of the pro- œcd", had disperscxl them for comparatively trifling sums to people who evidently appreciated j their value. Tho police, on hearing of the dis- covery, took immediate steps to recover the coins, and by last night had succe-eded in obtaining a large proportion of them. Some of the buyers however, declined to give them up, and in their ease legal action is threatened. Mr. Aylmer Lewis, the County Coroner, has been informed of the matter, and he will hold an inquiry. It is probable the coins were hidden during the troubles of the Civil War by one who was never spared to recover them. LORD NEWRY'S MAJORITY. Lord Newry, the eldest son of the Earl and Countess of Kilmorey, was on Saturday the recipient of congratulatory addresses on the occasion of the attainment of his majority. The proceedings took place in the Newry Town Hall, in the presence of a large gathering. Mr. II. Loughrane, J.P., chairman of the Urban Council, presided. Lord Newry was accompanied by the Earl and Countess Rossmore, the Hon. Francis Needham, Major and Mrs. Lambert, and other members of the house party at Mourne Park The Urban Council address referred to the good feelings that had always existed between all clashes of the people and the Needham family, and acknowledged the great benefit of Lord Kilmorey's initiative in getting the town made a military headquarters. The Harbour Board's address noted the recent improvement in the town's trade and commerce, and it was accom- panied by a presentation of silver plate. The address from the tenantry referred to the friendly relations that had always been maintained between the family and their tenants, and expressed gratifi- cation at the fact that, although the estate had been sold, the Kilmorey family would still live in the district, as they had purchased the Mourne Park mansion and demesne. The other addresses were from the Select Vestry and St. Patrick's Church. Lord Newry suitably replied. CYCLE'"VOLUNTEERS AT DINNER—The Cycle Company of the 2nd V.B. Cheshire Regi- ment held their fifth annual dinner at the Brook- street, Dining-rooms on Wednesday evening. There ws.s a good muster. The officers present were Colonel Smith and Lieuts. Bell and Musgrave. C,tpt. Burton., commanding the cyclists, was un- avoidably absent. An excellent "smoker" had been arranged by the committee, of which the chairman was Coir -Sergt. Dyke. Mr. Bunco and Private Cotgreave supplied the humorous clCe mcnt, while Mr. Red sang "The Diver" and "Drinking in his acceptable style, and later in the evening gave some gramaphone selections Sergt. J. H. Williams convulsed the company by relating the "Adventures of a Welshman in Lon- don." Mr. Brownson presided at the piano.- Colonel Smith, in responding to the toast of his health, said he could not help feeling that though the (vamps were getting more arduous each year the whole of the battalion did their utmost to meet the difficulties and to do their best. That. was the spirit, that pc-rvaded the whole battalion. In re- ferring to the improvements at the Drill Hall. he said that though delayed by legal difficulties, he felt sure that when finished there would be a men's club, gymnasium and many other conveni- ences, far superior to any in the city.-A vote of thanks to the artists was proposed by Colr.-Seir-,t. Dyke, and brought to a close the most enjoyable dinner the cyclists have had. I
ELIZABETHAN STAGE SOCIETY.I
ELIZABETHAN STAGE SOCIETY. We hope our readers appreciate the fact that on Monday and Tuesday next, December 5 and 6, the Elizabethan Stage Society, consisting of about 40 performers, under the management of Mr. W. Poel and Mr. Ben Greet, will give per- formances afternoon and evening of "Dr. Faustus" and "The Comedie of Errors," a special theatrical licence having been obtained and great expense incurred. We understand from Messrs. Phillipson and Golder that it was only after great pressure and a guarantee of a certain sum that the society were induced to include Che-stor in their tour; it is therefore hoped that an effort to bring this eminent society to our doors will be appreciated, and both the local and! London managers freed from loss. At Liverpool some of the places were all sold out days before the per- formance.
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WIVES' LIABILITY FOR DEBT. I INTERESTING CASE AT CHESTER. 1 At Chester County Court, on Thursday, before his Honour Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd, Arthur Ham- man, butcher, Knutsford, brought an action against Emily Crankshaw, a married lady, for- merly residing near Knutsford, to recover the sum of £ 81. 14s. 8d., balance, on account for goods sold. Mr. Eastham, barrister, Manchester (in- structed by Messrs. Sedgley, Caldecutt and Co. Knuteford), was for the plaintiff, and Dr. Atkin- son, barrister. Manchester (instructed by Messrs. Ponsonby and Carlile, Oldham), for the defendant. Mr. Eastham said the action was commenced in the High Court, and remitted by the Master to be tried by this court. He did not think there was any dirput- as to the amount, but the defence appeared to be that she was acting as agent for her husband, and that she was not plaintiff's debtor. Plaintiff's case was that credit was given to Mrs. Crankshaw, as his debtor, that all orders were given in her name, that, it was known the husband's credit was bad, and that the wife had ample means. Defendant herself paid oheques signed by herself for the goods she ordered, and when plaintiff consulted defendant's solicitors, they made an offer of 5s. in the £ without pre- judice. About seven years ago defendant com- menced to trade with plaintiff, and the account for meat had been running ever since. and pay- ments made at intervals by the defendant. De- fendant's husband had never been recognised by plaintiff in any way, and in June last year a re- ceiving order in bankruptcy was made upon him. Plaintiff, in evidence, said he had always en- oored: Mrs. Crankshaw on his books as his debtor. Mr. Crankshaw had given no orders, and his wife had never intimated that she was acting as agent for her husband. Defendant's case was that everything she had done in the management of the household was done, on her husband's authority, and on his be- half. Her husband traded with plaintiff before their marriage, and continued to do so afterwards. It was on his suggestion that. she dealt with the plaintiff. She never intended to make herself per- sonally liable for this balance, and she drew cheques on her husband's account for household purposes. She and her husband at this time were living at Peover and CTielford. Cross-examined, defendant admitted she had a varying private income, which had exceeded ?'370??g., year. His Honour, in giving judgment, said if he were to follow his inclination he would give the butcher the money to which he was strictly entitled. But he was bound by questions of law, and the ques- tion was whether Mrs. Crankshaw was the person legally responsible. Prima facie, her husband would be responsible. The goods were supplied while Mr. and Mrs. Cranks haw were living to- gether as man and wife, and the presumption of law was that she was the agent of her husband. He supposed that nineteen out of twenty butchers' accounts were made out in the same way as plaintiff's, i.e., against the wife. The only cu-cum- stance in this case which tended to shew the defendant's personal liability was gossip about the absence of means on the part of Mr. Crankshaw. and the superfluity of means on the part of his wife. That gossip, however, could not affect. the question, unless it shewed that the parties them- selves recogniscd it and assented to the charge. The husband was living apparently in affluence, I and there was nothing to suggest that his means were not sufficient to meet. a butcher's account. The credit was obviously given to the husband, and he doubted whether this action would have been taken in the absence of his bankruptcy. Judgment would be given for defendant without costs.
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HARRIS' GOLD MEDAL WILTSHIRE BACON.-Obtainable at any of Thompson, Son, and Clemence's Establishments, Northgate-street, Eastgate-street (John Griffiths), Foregate-street, Market Hall. PHEASANTS PHEASANTS !-Fresh killed. Prices reasonable. Daily supplies from the immediate neighbourhood, at the Central Fish Game and Poultry Stores, 52, Northgate-street, directly opposite the Market Hall.
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CHESTER MOEY-LENDING ¡ TRANSACTION. i -_h n. EXCESSIVE INTEREST. At Chester County Court, on Thursday, his Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd gave his decision in reference to an application by Evan Vaughan and his wife, residing in Hoole, for a new trial, judg- ment having been obtained against them by Mr. Woolfe Jackson, money-lender, some time ago for £ 18. 18s. and costs. His Honour said the application was made on the grounds that the promissory note in respect of which judgment was obtained was not signed by the debtor or his wife. Secondly, that the rate of interest charged wa.5 excessive, and the transaction harsh and uncon- scionable. He declined to entertain the question wih regard to the signnig of tho promissory note. It was much too late to raise that question, but 1.110 question of the interest was still open, and he had gone into it. The promissory note was for £ 10, and Mr. Jackson sa,d that hs usual advanco on a £ 10 promissory note wcu-d be abou £ 8. The debtor swd he only received L5, but he (h' si Honour) was going to give Mr. Jackson the credit of his statement that he advanced £ 8. But he found on that statement that Jackson had charged interest- at the rate of 15s. a week. He did not know how many hundreds per cent, that was—he had forgotten—but it came well within the defini- tion of "harsh and unconscionable." He had gone into the matter to see exactly what would bo a fair rate of interest, and, on the assumption that the advance was £8. he would allow Jackson 20 per cent, on that amount to the day of the judgment, amounting to £1. Is. 4d., or a total of L9. Is. 4d. Deducting from that instalments which had been repaid of £ 1. 12s., the original judgment was reduced from JE18. 18s. to JS7. 9s. 4d. Judgment for shat amount would be given with cos<tis. There had been, he thought, also a sum I realised by execution, and would, of course, go in further liquidation of that amount.
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BAZAAR AT MALPAS. I CHURCH RESTORATION FUND. I The Ma.rchior.oss of Cholmondeley, who has taken a sympathetic interest in the Malpas Church rest.0rat.011 sohem0, Km Wedme»sday opened a bazaar and rummige sale in aid of that, highly deserving object. The veneiable edifice, one of I the finest parish churches in the diocese, has during the last throe years been undergoing a complete exterior restoration and the total cost has been about £ 2,000 While the work has been in progress the task of raising the money has en- gaged the energies of the parishioners, with the Rev. the Hon. Aj. R. Parker, until recently the rector, at their head. It has been a great and noble effort worthy of the love of the people of Malpas for their ancient fane, so full of tender memories for most of them. Rich and poor alike have contributed their quota, "not grudgingly nor of necessity," but with willing hearts. Many friends outside the parish have made generous gifts to the fund, and in the spring of this year the whole of the cost had been raised with the exception of about JB300. The balance required was still further reduced by second donations, a few extra subscriptions and the proceeds of the fete held at Maesfen at the end of August. It is confidently expected that as the result of the bazaar on Wednesday the remaining deficit (about J3140) will entirely disappear. We trust this satisfaction will be vouchsafed to the untiring band of faithful workers, whose spirited efforts have achieved so much. The list of donation.. furnishes striking evidence of the wide sympathy extended to the scheme The Marquis at Chol- mondeley and Mr. W. T. Drake (the patrons of the living) have given generous aid, and other donors to the fund are the Duke of Westmins-ter, Sir Philip B. Grey-Egerton, Captain Ethelston. Mr. Sandbach, Mr. Greenshieids. Mrs. Ras- bot-ham. Lord Har'eoh. Mr St. John Charlton, the late Rev. C. Wolley-Dod, Lord Rosebery, Lord Pembroke, Mr. Willding-Jones. the Rev. the Hon. A. R. Parker, and a long list of other friends. The following ladies with the Rev. the Hon. A. R. Parker, were early in August appointed a committee to organise the bazaar:—The Mar- chioness of Choimondeiey, Lady Harlech, Mes- clames Rasbotham, Ethelston, Sandbach. Green- shields, Charlton, Barnston, Jordison, R. Parkier, Hartley Leigh, W. WiLding-Jones, C. Willding- Jones., H. L. Weaver. L. Weaver, Jos. Reeves. J. Robinson Salt, H. Bevin, R. Reeves. Dawson, Mclntyre, G. S. Morgan. Barnes, A. Davies, T. Bevin. J. Tomlinson, H Edwardes. T. Caldeoott, Danily. Bat-tar bee, TV Blantern, E Mercer, J. W. Wyolierlev. Done, J. Williams, A. Bradley, Mer- cer, Howard G. Hewitt. Cornes, Miss Lewis. the Misses Cox, Misses Jordison, A. Bithell. A. Par- ker. Macauley, Danbury. E. Mercer, L. and E. Mullock, Broad, and M. Baker. The opening ceremony in the Jubilee Hall was timed for two o'clock, and it occupied but a few minutes. The Marchioness needed no introduc- tion, and without any preliminaries she stepped forward, and in a happy little speech performed the duty she had so kindly promised to undertake. She said it was very kind of them to ask her to come there that afternoon. She knew that every- body present had made a tremendous effort, and all had done their best with a view to paying off the little debt that was still owing. After the sale was over she, felt sure that they would have the satisfaction of realising that their old church had been well and ably restored, that the bells were ringing truly and safely, and tha-t they had finished all they had to do (Applause.) She had much pleasure in declaring the sale open. (Applause.) The RBv. the Hon. A. R. Parker. in proposing a vote of thanks to Lady Cholmondeley for so kindly coming that day and opening the bazaar, said her ladyship must feel gratified to see such a beautiful bazaar. They would all agree, after looking round, that it was quite the best bazaar ever held in the Jubilee Hall. He only hoped that many purchases would be made, and that Lady Cholmondeley would feel satisfied that she had opened a most sticessful bazaar, whereby the finances of the church would be increased'. After a humorous allusion to the possibilities offened by the heterogeneous character of goods for sale, Mr. Parker said he would like to include in the vote of thanks, with her ladyship's per- mission, all those kind people who had worked so assiduously, sparing neither expense, time nor I trouble for quite three months to make the bazaar such a suceess. Mr. J. W. Wycherley seconded the vote of thanks, which was heartily accorded The busi- ness of the sale was then proceeded with. Among those present at the opening ceremony were Mrs. Assheton Rasbotham, Mrs. R. W7. Ethelston, Mrs. R. L. Greenshieids, Mrs. C. W. Puleston, Lady Hanmer, Mrs. Meredith, Mrs. and Miss Howard, the Misses Sandbach, Miss Copeman, Mrs. Ed- wards Moss, Miss Alice Kenyon (Oswestry), the Hon. Miss Kenyon (The Gelli), Mrs. and Misses Charlton, Dr. and Mrs. Jordison, Miss Jordison, Mrs. and Miss Noms Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Massie. Mrs. J. D. A. Hurtley, Mrs. C. T. Ihigdale, rs. F. Bamston, Miss Barnston, Mrs. T. M. L. Vernon, Miss Lewis (London), Mrs. and Miss Wilding Jones, etc. The Jubilee Hall was wholly taken up by the bazaar. In the large room upstairs was accom- modated the bazaar proper, and here was a pretty, busy scene. Well-laden stalls were ar- ranged on all sides, and at one end tea was served. There were some effective decorations. Off this room was a fishpond in charge of Mm Rasbothairi, assisted by the Misses Smith (Brox- ton). One of the lower rooms accommodated the rummage sale, while in another Mr. Willis Cris- ford. of London and Brighton, gave a series of variety entertainments in the afternoon and even- ing There were several competitions in con- nection with the bazaar. One was for a piece of work made up from material the cost of which was limited to a shilling. There were many en- tries, and the work sent in made an interesting display on a stall under the charge of Miss Broad (Cuddington), who gave the prizes, and Mrs. West (Whitchurch). The awards were as fol- lorw: -1. Miss M. Arm it stead, lace collar; 2 Miss Broad, d'oyleys; 3, Miss Fitton. d'oyleys; he, Miss- MJeroer. frock; o, iMrs. Robinson, table centre. On this stall was also shewn a beautiful bedspread of pale blue linen, designed in white silk. This was presented by Mrs. Ethelston, worked by Miss Jordison. Mrs. Williams Vaughan and Miss Broad, and won by the Rev. L. Armit- stead (rector). Another interesting competition was that for dressed dolls. There were twelve entries, and the result. was seen in a choice assort- ment of these toys on MrSL Barnston's stall. The prizes were secured as follows:—1. Mrs. H Bevin, Edge (who sent a daintily-dressed baby doll); 2. Miss Martha Baker (Malpas) 3. Miss A. B. Cox (Malpas); h e, Mrs. Clutton (Broughton Hall Lodge) and Miss E. Nelson (Malpas); c, Miss Mercer (Malpas) and Ebnal Grange. Mrs. Robinson (Oldcastle) had an extensive draw for all kinds of dairy produce, and iMrs. Wycherley and Mre. Blantern had another draw for a cushion and a handsome oilpainting. The winners were Mrs. W. Bebbington and Mrs. Blake (Mill Moor). The stalls were presided over by the following ladies:-Dairy stall, Mrs. Danily, Mrs. Comes, Mrs. Dawson, Mrs. T. Done, Mrs. A. Davies, Mrs. Caldecott, and Mrs. A. J. Robinson; new stall, Mrs. Barnston, Mrs. Rasbotham, the Misses Cox, Mrs. Edwardes, Mrs. T. Bevin, Mrs. Bat- tarbee, Mrs. Mclntyre, Mrs. G. Hewitt, Mrs. H. Mercer, Mrs. Howard, Miss Mullock, and! Miss Mercer; second new stall, Miss Lewis (The Bank). Miss Lewis (London), and Mrs. H. Bevin (Edge); tea stall, Mrs. Ethelston, Mrs. Sandbach, Mrs. Greenshields. Mrs. Jordison, Miss A. Parker, the Misses Sandbach, and Mrs. Oswell; flower stall, Miss E. Weaver, Miss M. Weaver, Miss C. Done, Miss Morgan, and, Miss Bithell; fancy stall, Miss Jordison and Miss E. Done; rummage stall (women's), Mrs. J. Tomlinson, Mrs. Wycherley, Mrs. Owen, Mrs. E. Mercer. Miss E. Mullock, and Miss Baker; rummage stall (men's), Messrs. W. H. Danily, J. W. Wycherley. E. Mercer, A. J. Vipan, E. Mercer, and J. Mercer; competition and fancy stall. Miss Broad and Miss A. West; variety stall, Miss Dutton, Miss Eaton. Miss Wil- liams, Miss A. Williams, and Mrs. A, E. Jones. The receipts were as follow:-New stall, per Mrs. F. Barnston. 268. 3s. 8d.; new stall, Miss Lewis, £29. 9s. 9d' fancy stall, Miss Jor- dison, J617. 5s. 3d.; fancy stall, Miss Broad, JB14 Os. Id.; proceeds from ladies' tea-room, 913. 6s. 5d.; variety stall, £10. IDs.: taken at entrance door, JE7. 9s. 2d.; flower stall, JB7. Is. 6&d.; pro- ceeds from entertainments, 27. 5s. 3 £ d.; women's rummage, 26. 7s. 6d.; men's rummage, £ 4. 5 9d.; fishpond, 22. Os. 6d.; gross receipts, JE210 13s. 3d.
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PHEASANTS! PHEASANTS!-Fresh killed. Prices reasonable. Daily supplies from the immediate neighbourhood, at the Central Fish I Game and Poultry Stores, 52. Northsrate-street, directly opposite the Market Hall.
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1 THE REV. STEPHEN GLADSTONE. I r NEW LIVING ACCEPTED. I The appended appears in this month's issue of the "Hawarden Parish Magazine"-The follow- ing good news only reached us after we had gone to press, and consequently too late for comment this month: "The Rev. S. E. Gladstone wishes his old parishioners in Hawarden to know that he has just accepted the Duke of Devonshire's offer of the living of Barrowby in Lincolnshire, and desires their kind sympathy and prayers. He hopes to begin his duties at the end of January, till which time he will be in Italy."
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-?- -.11-11,11111, ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. ANTI-ROMANIST."—Next week. CESTRIAN.Action in the direction you indicate has been taken.
IHOLT CHURCHYARD. TO THE EDITOR.
I HOLT CHURCHYARD. TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—Referring to the letter regarding Ilolfc Churchyard published in last week's edition of your esteemed journal, I shall be glad if you wilt grant me space in your next, issue to add a few words in corroboration of "Resident's" remarks. At the outset, 1 may say that, in my humble op.mon at any rate, it is high time public atten- tion was cailed to the deplorable state of matters in the parish churchyard here, and "Resident" is deserving of thanks, in so far as he is the first to acquaint the public with the need for reforma,tionr in that quarter. "Resident' spoke of the gioiuid wasted through want of method in marking off the area, and of instances of people of different families being buried 111 the same grave through error on the part of those responsible. lvhat he has written in this connection I beg to endorse. The mixing up of graves should be remedied at once. It is for the chuicliwardens to find out the we-ak spots in ti-i." management and have them repaired without delay. There will be a meeting of the Parish Church Committee on Tuesday next, when, it is to be hoped, a start will be made in the direction of reform. If the members of this committee allow this opportunity to pass without endeavouring to right themselves with the parishioners., who have so iong and so uncom- plainingly laboured under such mismanagement, it will be surprising, to say the least of it. Let them recollect, that there is no time like the present, and the sooner they bring matters to a satisfactory i:-sue the better it will be for all concerned, which means practically the entire population of the parish. In conclusion, may I venture to express the. hope that this letter will help towards reform, and that matters will as far as possible be straightened out?—I am, etc.. Holt, 30th Nov., 1904. PARISHIONER.
CHESTER CATHEDRAL.
CHESTER CATHEDRAL. SERVICE LIST FOB WEEK COMMENCING DEC. 3. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3RD.-Morning, 8.0: Holy Com- munion. 10.15; Benedicite, Hervey in A flat; anthem, "I will arise" (Creyghton). Evening, 4.15: Service, Colborne in A anthem, Prepare ye the way (Garrett). SUNDAY, DECKMBRR. 4TH (2nd Sunday in Advent).-Morn- ing-, 8.0: Litany and Holy Communion. 10.30: Service, Best in C introit, hymn 312 Holy Communion, Merbecke preacher, the Canon in Residence. Evening, 3.30 Service, Stainer in E; anthem. Behold a Virgin (Handel); hymn 243. 6.30: Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis to Chants; Pro- cessional hymn, 179 hymns 273, 301, 365; preacher, the Rev. J. D Best, M.A. (Hymn 398, sung kneeling, before the Benediction.)
Family Notices
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES &DEATHS BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS are charged at the rate of 20 words for Is. (prepaid). If not prepaid, the charge will be 2s. 6d. The announcement must be authenticated by the Signature and Address of the Sender. BIRTH. BELLIS-On the 27th November, at 58, Vernon-road- Chester, the wife of Alfred J. Bellis, of a son. DEATHS. BROMLEY—On the 27th November, at the residence of his son-in-law, Dr. James Edwards, Liverpool, Alderman Urias Bromley, late of Perthyterfyn, Holywell, aged 73 years, and was interred at the Brynford Cemetery, Holy- well, on the 30th. BURGESS (nee Pemberton).-On the Oth November at Woodside, Ashton, near Chester, Clara, the dearly-beloved wife ot John W. Burges?, aged 27 years. (" Her end was peace. ") CLEMENCE—On the 2nd December, at No. 2, Chichester- street, Chester, Samuel Clemence, in his 50th year. EVANS—On the 19th November, at his residence, 54, Watergate-street, John Jones Evans, aged 67 years. GORRELL—On the 20th November, at 28, Edna-street, Hoole, Florence Mary and William Henry, only children of John and Mary Gorrell, and grand-children of Mrs. and the late Joseph Tulloch, moulder, of this city. TAYLOR-On the 30th November at 53, Gloucester- terrace, Hyde Park, W., Robert Mascie Taylor, Esq., J.P. for Merionethshire, and late 25th K O. B., the last surviving son of the Rev. Mascie Domville Taylor, of Lymm Hall, Cheshire, in the 87th year of his age. Deeply lamented. WHALLEY-On the 25th November, at his residence. Hunter-street, after much suffering, Major H. S. Whalley aged 46 years. IN MEMORIAM. MASON-In ever loving memory of my dear mother, who died December 5th, 1S95. A few more years shall roll, A few more seasons come, And we shall be with those that rest, Asleep within the tomb. (Lizzie.)
CONDOLENCES.
CONDOLENCES. Mr. Burgess and Mr. and Mrs. Pemberton and family desire to express their sincere thanks to the many friends who have expressed kind sympathy with them in their recent sad and sudden bereavement. Mrs. Henry S. Whalley and family desire to tender their sincere thanks for kind enquiries and sympathy in their sad bereavement through the death of Major Henry S. Whalley. 3, Hunter-street, Chester, 29th Nov. 1304.
Advertising
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-CHESTER AND THE CHESHIRES.
CHESTER AND THE CHESHIRES. TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—Mr. Arnold-Foister has been under the impression that the 22nd Regiment, which is the Cheshire Regiment, hud never lain a night in Chester. Now I can recollect their being quartered there about sixty years ago or more, but in those days Chester was headquarters, and it was the headquarters of the 22nd with their band, that was quartered there. In those days there was always a company of Royal Artillery stationed there, and they occupied the large building to the left going into the Castle-yard through the grand entrance, with the Infantry and Officers' Mess to the right. I am now in my 80th year, and have lived in Chester 78 years, so that I must have seen a few changes in that time.—Yours, &c., C. A. PRICHARD. 11, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Nov. 30th, 1904.
I CHRISTMAS AT THE INFIRMARY.…
I CHRISTMAS AT THE INFIRMARY. AN APPEAL. TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—For many years you have extended to us tho privilege of your columns to enable us to appeal to your i-eadieis on behalf of the many patients who will spend their Christmas in the Infirmary. it is our custom to have an entertain- ment and provide a Christmas tree, both of w hich have always been 'heartily appreciated by the patients, especiaJy by the oliddren. Gifts of money, toys, and articles of clothing will be gratedully acknowledged.—Yours faith- fully, EDITH ADDIS, Lady Superintendent.
LIGHTING-UP TABLE.
LIGHTING-UP TABLE. All cycles and other vehicles in the Chester district must be lighted up as stated in the following table P.M. Saturday, December 3 4.53 Sunday, December 4 4.53 Monday, Decem ber 5. 4.53 Tuesday, December 6. 4.52 Wednesday, December 7 4.52 4.52 Thursday, December 8 4.52 Friday, December 9 I 4.52