Cheshire Observer

I EDDISBURY PETTY SESSIONS. -41 [ MONDAY.—Before Captain Griffiths. Dr. J. W. Smith, Mr. J. S. Neill and- Mr. C. Bell. TRANSFER BUSINESS.—The licence of the Blue Cap, Sandiway, was t-ransiem-d irorn May Rose Middleton to Robert Stephen Hughes.—On the application of Mr. J. E. fictcher, solicitor, Northwich, the licence of the Tiger's Head, Norley, was transferred to Alfred \V alker, who has already had temporary authority. VERY FOOLISH OBJECTION.'—The Rev. A. H. Kynastcn, The Maiiso, Aipraham, asked for an order exempting his child, Clinord, from vac- cination, on conscientious grounds. Four years ago, he said, he obtained an exemption from that Court for another of his children. He felt that by vaccination his child would incur considerable risks. Again and again cases had come to his notice where children had suffered severely. His other two children had not been vaccinated, and he had a strong objection to it. If he did not con- scientiously object he would not have put himself in that position that day.—The Chairman said the Bench thought it was a very foolish objection. It was not only the risk to himscJf, but the risk to others, that lie incurred, and he ought to think of other people as well. Supposing small-pox came into his house, others all round would run a risk from it.— Witness: That is a matter of ques- tion. Of oour&e, there are opinions on both sides, and I conscientiously object to vaccination.—The Chairman said the application was granted, but the magistrates thought it was a very foolish objection. CAUGHT AT A PIGEON MATCH.—James Read, Clotton Hoc-field, was summoned for carrying and using a gun without a licence on February 8th, at Kelsall. Mr. E. D. Lowry, supervisor of Inland Revenue, Chester, prose- cuted.—P.C. Waite said he caught defendant shooting in a pigeon match. He had no licenoe for the gun.—Defendant was fined 10s. and costs. SERVED UNDER AGE.-Aiine Hitchen, licensee of the Little Man Inn, Wettenhall, was summoned for supplying beer not in a sealed vessel to a child. P.C. Barber said that on March 2ord he saw a boy named John Thelwell come out of the inn with a quart bottle of beer with an ordinary cork in it. He took the boy back to the licensee, who admitted serving him and that she knew his age was only about twelve. She said she served him because she knew that if she sent tne ooy back ins latner would have come and stayed some time.—Mr. J. Holland, who defended, said def-endant. was over seventy years of a-e. She had been in the house for 40 years, and she had, as a widow, held the licence for 24 years herself. Ho said his first point was that there had been no sale, as no money had been taken. His second point was that she believed the boy was over fourteen, and it lay for the prosecution to prove that she knew he was under fourteen.—Defendant went into the box, and denied paying that she knew the boy was only twelve. She thought the boy was over fourteen.—The case was dismissed. —Willi am Thelwell, Wettenhall, was summoned for sending his son, who was under 14, for beer. He pleaded guilty, and was fined 2s. 6d. and costs. SATISFACTORY IMPRO-NIEMENT.-William Oultram, Kingwlcy, was brought up on a charge of neglecting his children. The case was heard at the last court and adjourned to see how de- fendant went on. P.C. Bancroft gave defendant a good character, and he was bound over to come up for judgment if called upon, in the sum of £:10, for six months.

POLICE HAUL AT TARPORLEY. I SEQUELS TO THE RACES. "WELSHERS" CONVICTED. 11 oequeis to ± arporiey nacks were neard at Eddisbury Petty Sessions on Monday, before Captain E. Wynne Griffiths, Dr. Smith, Mr. J. S. Neill, and Mr. C. Bell.—Frank Diver, of 8, Gainsborough-street, Villa Grove, Manchester, and Edward O'Brien, of- the same address, were charged with the larceny of 2s. by welshing. Mr. Jordan, barrister, Manchester, defended prisoners. John Swords, detective sergeant, Northwich, said he was on duty in plain clothes at Tarporley Races. He saw the prisoner Diver with tho bag (produced) slung across his shoulders, and O'Brien with the book (produced). Diver had the betting tickets (produced). Prisoners stood out- side the paddock at the beginning of the line of carriages. When the second race was run witness heard a man say to prisoners "You owe mo JE25. I will have another t5 on Sir Hubert; book it to the Captain." A number of persons made bets with prisoners, including Mr. lliisdon, who gave a silver coin, which he took to be a florin. Diver gave Mr. Hilsdon a ticket. After the race several came and claimed money from prisoners. Diver told them to wait, and O'Brien went away shouting "Billy! Billy!" He came back, and went away again. Several came and reoeived back the money they had laid. O'Brien was then arrested by Detective Whiteley, and witness took Diver to the police tent. Mr. Hilsdon accused prisoners in the police tent of owing- him four shillings. Diver said ho would pay as soon as he got the money, and asked pcopio to go for the man named. Witness searched Diver and found sixpence on him, while O'Brien had no money. Prisoners said they were willing to pay the bets. Cross-examined: He agreed that until the "All right" flag had gone up no one had a right to draw his money. He had known bookmakers to make bets with other bookmakers to square the book. Tho betting was 3 to 1 on Sir Hubert, and prisoners were taking even money. Mr. Jordan: Is it not a fact that welshers always lay very much larger odds than they ought to':—Nearly always. These men were laying very much under the odds. You could get a better price than even money on Sir Hubert?-Y(>s, I should 6ay 80. Harry James Whitoley, detective sergeant, Liverpool, said he was on duty at Tarporley Races. During the second race a man came up and said to prisoners You owe me £ 25. 1 win have £5 on Sir Hubert, and put it to the Captain." No entry was made in the book. The man looked like a betting tout, and when the race was nearly over he looked through glasses and said "Sir Hubert is winning easily." Several persons then made bets with Diver. When people asked for their money, Diver said he would pay in a minute. Diver made no attempt to get away, and witness arrested O'Brien and the last witness arrested Diver. He knew nothing against Diver. George Hilsdon, Gateacre, footman to the High Sheriff of Lancashire, said ho arrived during the running of the second race. He put 2s. on the winner at even money. Diver began to shuffle about and told him to wait a minute, and said he would pay all if they waited. An inspector then came and arrested them. He went into the police tent and told the police that he had made a bet and had received no money back. The "All right" flag was hoisted just as the inspector came along. He saw the flag as he walked across to the police tent. For the defence, Mr. Jordan said the case struck him as being very different indeed from an ordinary case of welshing. He thought the little that had told against prisoners was the fact that they were not in the bookmakers' ring. It was a well-known fact that bookmakers did not always go into the enclosure. Tho fact-s were that only two horses, Brankelow and Sir Herbert II., went to the post. Brankelow started at the odds of 7 to 2 on, which were rather prohibitive, and people backed Sir Hubert. In order to put him- self straight, the bookmaker put 10s. with another bookmaker on Sir Hubert at 3 to 1. He drew JB2, and that was sufficient to pay all liabilities. If prisoners had been left there a man would have brought them the JB2, and they could have paid the bets on their book. Prisoners went into the box and stated that they took bets only on Sir Hubert. They sent a man named Mason to put 10s. on the same horse at 3 to 1. Sir Hubert won, and they intended to pay as soon as Mason had returned with the £ 2. Before he came, however, they were arrested. Alfred Mason bore out this statement. Ho said he had to wait a quarter of an hour before the All right flag went up in order to get his money. After the races ho went to the police- station in the village with the money, but he was told that there was no constable in. Mr. Jordan argued that the fact that a man received 2s. and did not pay at the end of the race was not in itself larceny. The Bench considered the case in private. On their return to court, the Chairman said they con- sidered the case proved. Urisoiiers were nned JE5 each and costs, or in default two months' im- prisonment. No timo was allowed for the payment of the fine, which with the coste amounted to JB6. 7s. lOd. John Riley, of Euston, a young man. was charged with the larceny of five sums amounting to 8s. 6d. by welshing, at Tarporley Races, on April 12th. Mr. J. Holland, solicitor, Middle- wich, defended. Abraham Solden, 48, Prescoh-street, Liverpool, draper, said he laid prisoner three half-crowns to one against Sir Hubert in the second race, and he received the ticket produced. He went away, and after the race he came to look for prisoner to draw his money. He saw him running away and the crowd following. Stephen Matthews, gardener, Sandiway. gave similar evidence. He said he gave prisoner one shilling at 4 to 1 against Sir Hubert. After the race he saw prisoner running away, and the police rescued him from the crowd. Herbert White, farmer, Eaton-by-Tarpor!ev. corroborated. He said he laid one shilling at 4 to 1 against Sir Hubert with prisoner. The first two witnesses were closely cross- examined as to prisoner's identity. Before White was called into court the magistrates directed prisoner to take his place among several men at the back of the court. This he did, and White unhesitatingly picked prisoner out. P. S. Dickin, Crewe, said that after the second race he heard a shout and saw prisoner running away towards the fields. He followed and appre- hended prisoner. The crowd were using him severely, and were kicking and hitting him. He searched prisoner and found no money on him. The police case was hero closed, although there were two more cases against prisoner. Mr. Holland said prisoner came down from Manchester to Tarporley Races, and at the station he was entraced bv a man named Jack Hall to act as clerk. Hall had a clear book against the winner, and all his bets were against the favourite. Prisoner took no money at all, and while the raoe was being run ho went away for a short time. On his return. Hall had disappeared, and when they saw prisoner the crowd shouted "Hero's the man," and ran after him. Mr. Holland commented on the difficulty of identify- ing prisoner under such circumstances. Prisoner went into the box. and said his principal had no bet, against Sir Hubert, and he was unable to explain why ho disappeared. Hall took the money, and he had none. Prisoner was fined C5 and costs, or two months' imprisonment in default. Later, the Chairman said the Benoh found that the costs were much heavier than in the two other cases. As they wished to make the sum to be paid in each cart- as nearly equal as possible, they fined defendant' JS1 and costs— £ 6. 2s. 9d. in all.

I VANITY FAIR. I — I MEN OF THE DAY. EARL OF ONSLOW. I I- I irom Vanity Fair. William Hillier, fourth Earl of Onslow, ie a man of talent and diversified accomplishments. In a long political career, which had a compli- mentary commencement, in that he was twice aelecteà: to move the Address in the Upper House, he has held four Under-Secretaryships of State., concluding his labours for the benefit of the Colonies, British trade and India by entering the Cabinet as President of the Board of Agricul- ture ana risneriee. in hat post ne conducted himself with a. tact and common-sense that modi- fied the ferocity of trawlers, and reduced the in- flammatory protests of farmers with a grievance. He retired from his buocdic duties upon his elec- tion to tha Chairmanship of Committees in the House of Lords. But Lord Onslow has been more than a holder of political effioe. In 1888 he was appointed Governor of New Zealand. It is not everyoiio that can live in harmony with the independent and democratic people who live beneath, tne Southern1 C'rcss in tho land now acquired by Mr. Richard Seddcn. But the New Zealantiers said he was a good fellow, without side, and became1 his friends. The Maoris still hold him in affec- tionate remembrance, and his second son, who was born in the colony, was revered by them as a duly appointed chief. He is a keen sportsman, a first-rate shot, and a fine whip. At one time he was a regular atten- dant at tho Meets of the Four-in-Hand Ciub, but he seld-om handles the ribbons now. His breth- ren of the brown ooat whisper "motoms,' and regard him w'ith sorrowing glances. His hospi- tahty is cheery and varied. At his Parliamen- tary dinners the iaded legislator can refresh his intellect by conversation with the literary, dramatic, and artistic notabilities that gather round1 his table. Among gardeners he is known as an iris grower of note; among Freemasons he is honoured as a Provincial Grand Master; among golfers it is believed that he will improve. He is a, good landlord, a generous and warm- hearted friend, and an able, industrious man. They call him O. They call him 0. JEHU JUNIOR. I HARD CASE, No. 1,460. I Lady A, quite a young girl, 18 engaged, with her family's aprovai, to Captain B, k. whom she i?? devotedly attached; the engagement has been announced, and she has received tho congr.itu'a- tions of a large circle of friends. Captain B its taking her and her sister cut m a punt on the river, when there falls from the pocket of bis jacket a letter written in a woman's hand- writing, dated the previous day, and addressing Captain B as "Darling Hugh." Lady A happens to see this before Captain B picks up the loiter, which. obviously, he has no idea that she has glanced at. What should Ladv A do? JUDGMENT IN HARD CASE No. 1,458, PUB- r LISHED, A FORTNIGHT AGO. I It A, as must be supposed, believes tliat persons divorced under these ciïüumtancet3 may ii-iarty, he must avoid letting his second wife know the truth. She may have strong views on divorce which, though he d-ces not share, he must reoog- nise. He should have told her the truth befoic marriage. If she is told now she may leave him on religious grounds. For her peace of mind he must shield her from the facts. If his first wife is a good sort she will help him to cover the es- capade. In this instance ho must endeavour to meet the former Airs. A as an old) friend, and keep his wife in the background. THE PRINCESSES' ADVENTURE. I The Casino authorities have been very par- ticular about tickets of admission of late, in con- sequence of a, recent disturbance between, two iadies in the ro-oni,s. Niothiiig.is so much dis- i liked by the officials as a "scene," as it inter- feres with the play and anncys the players. One result of these restrictions was that, during the visit of the Royal yacht to Villefranche, Princess Victoria and Princess Charles of Denmark, accom- panied by Lord! Farquhar, came to the rooms without tickets and were refused admittance, as the officials were unaware of their identity. Ex- planations and abject apologies followed, and the Princesses watched the tables for some time, with great interest. A Mr. Pride, of Manchester, re- cently arrive,d, here with a system which he de- clares to be infallible, if used with common-sense. It was confidently expected! that "Pride would have a fall," but with a capital of only seven louis he won ten thousand francs, and has gone away with his winnings. Possibly this is where the common-semse came in. CHANGES IN IRELAND, I T I,- -¿'L. 1 IT- '1 .1. uL.ui [juis.sieiu. rumours oi new viceregal arrangements at Dublin Castle, which would con- siderably alter the existing state of affairs. The Prince and Prince of Wales, it is said, will pay a yearly visit to Ireland for the purpose of hold- ing Courts and entertaining officially, in which case the office of Lord-Lieutenant will cither be abolished, or its present attributes greatly cur- tailed. Under the circumstances, the, stay of the Prince and Pnncess in Ireland would' have to be of a certain duration, otherwisD the Dublin sea- son would suffer, and no little prejudice be caused to the tradespeople in consequence. THE CZAR A PRISONER. I The Czar may be said to be a complete prisoner at Czarskoe Sel-o. The park. which is surrounded' by high walls. is net, large ,and His Majeosty never goes beyond the precincts. The walls are lined with soldiers, armed with rifles a,nd bayonets, and every few steps other soldiers are stationed, so that there can be no privacy. The Czar fre- quently expresses a wish to go to St. Petersburg, but he is overruled. The Grand Duke VladimiT and the Dowager Empress often drive to Czars- kce Selo, but the Czar remains behind his walls. His days are monotonous. He riisos at seven. has his breakfast of tea and toa&t at 8 a.m., and then works at State bus'??sa until 10 o'?ock. From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. he walks in hia prison grounds, frcm 11 to 1 o'clock he grants auclione From 1 to 2.30 is devoted to luncheon, at which the Czaritza and, their children are present. He epends an hour with them, and then again walks in the park. On his return to the Palace, he goes to his work-room, and is signing and reading documents until eight o'clock, his dinner hour. At 11 H:s Majesty retires to bed. I MORE ABOUT LORD ST. IIELIER. I -trough has been said of the Jate Lord St. Holier liTh a general way. Here, however, I should like to put on record one traIt whwh was greatly appreciated by the Bar—the unfailing courtesy and kindness which mad e it a pleasure to practise before him. None of us had any cause to speak bitterly of his treatment, however much we might sometimes differ from his judg- ments. And m these days of judicial hilarity and humour, it is now to be remembered with special gratitude that the late President maIntained in his court dignity and decorum. That is a good deal in a court, which, above all others, lends it- self to prurient suggestion and ill-flavoured jest. Indeed, on one occasion he burst out indignantly '"Thiis court is not a public laundry, and people shall not come here merely to wash their dirty linen." I wonder how many people remember now the witticism of Sam Pope, when Francis Jeune left his eld' colleague to pros-Id » over the Divorce and Admiralty Division. "Whither he goes I cannot follow for I have never loved the sea. and I am too old for flirtation.

A HOLIDAY BREAKDOWN. I Holiday periods usually bring their misfortunes, representing many breakdowns; but the most serious breakdown of all is that of health, especially to pleasuie seekers. In order to more thoroughly appreciate your holiday you should take a course of bile beans at once. This remarkable medicine. which consists solely of vegetable ingredients and essences, imparts vigour and tone to the system For anaemia, piles, indigestion, constipation, female complaints, and ailments of the liver and digestive organs the Lest medicine is admitted to be bile beans, price one-and-three-lialfpence or two-and-ninepence, from all chemists or medicine vendors. If you buy a box to-day you will safe- guard yourself against a holiday breakdown.

TARVIN GUARDIANS.—The annual meet- ing cf the Tarvin Beard of Guardians was held at the Workhouse on Saturday. Mr. R. O. Orton was re-elected chairman, and Messrs. R. Bate and R. Cathcart Smith were re-appointed vice-chair- men. The various committees were also re- VALUABLE DISCOVERY FOR THE HATE. If your hair is turning grey or white or falling off use the MEXICAN HAJR RENIMWICR, for it will positively restore, in every ewe, grey or white hair to its original colour. It makes the hair charmingly beautiful, as well as promoting the growth. Price 3s. 6d. per bottle. ANOTHER RECORD YEAR.-The unprecedented demand for Horniman's Pure Tea during the past year is a positive proof that the consumer is not to be put off by substitutes and the sajinir, it's just as good." Ask for Horniman's Tea, and see that you have it. Sold by Chester: W. Alun Davies. 10, Commonhall-st. (wholesale agent) Co-op. Society: Cryer, 25, Cbristleton-rd.; Hol- born Restaurant, 29, Formate-sr.. Neston Lee. Little Sntton: Swindells. Rhuddlan Roberts, grocer. Upper Brighton: Somerville. Bromboroughfool: Co-op. Society. Mynyddlsa: Co-op. Society. Mold.T unction: Co-op.Society. Queen's Ferry: Spark's Stores. Hoole: Jones & Davies. Wrexham: Felton. Saitney: Bobineou.

I BOARDS OF GUARDIANS. I CHESTER. TIM"'] L',J I rr-»l f i I i* -1 il. T~> 1 I mo IOiXniglloiy IIIWUII^ VL Wl1 XJUWu was uviKi I en Tuesday. Mr. Howe Morns prtsi .ltd at tho opening in the place of the retiring chair- man, Mr. \V. Vernon. I THE GOOD FRIDAY DINNER. I rnL. tvi" T 1, I,- I iXIO iVLiunvr \ivir. L1w. 1. uiiioj.; oiaicvi uwi tHe suggestion had boen made in tho Visiting Com- mittee fiiat the inmiLte6 on Good Friday should have a fish dinner. After considering the mat tor very carefully, he- must say that with the present appliances and staff he could not undertake it. The difference in the cost of a. fish dinner and coifoo dinner was iil. 18, 7d.—No proposition was made. I NURSING ARRANGEMENTS. I Tho Clerk (Mr. W. Tumœk) reported tnat the I Visit!ng Committee proposed appointing two pro- bationer nurses who wero oommg out of their time as charge nurses, and advertising for a new probationer. There was a recommendation that he should at once advertise for a proba- tioner, but application for the appointment had boen made by one of the Board's own officers. Miss Margaret C. West, assistant matron for the Central I Mr. T. Ktiovvks gave notice of moving at the next meeting that Miss West be appointed, and that the vacancy in the post of assistant matron of the Central Homo be adver- tised. Ho believed Miss West had done her level best at the Central Home, and had given satis- faction. She had had a lot of work to do, and had done it to the best of her abilltv.-Mr. M. Gibbons. iali-i. Douglas and Mr. Rowe Morris sup- ported.. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. I H W -N M IT- .1 I 1 IT.I TIRNU ivtr. -EJ. J.. naniricUK moye-a BlUe. ivxi. J. numus Butler (Christloton) be elected chairman for the ensuing year. He had not been asked to propose Mr. Butler, but he was one of the gentlemen who recommended that the chair should be. occupied by those members of the Boaid who were qualified by length of service, believing tha.t if there was any honour in being chairman it should be dis- tributed all round the Board. (Hear, hear.) To that ho adheied, and in proposing Mr. Butler he was proposing a gentleman who would not suffer by comparison with previous chairmen. Mi*. S- Wedgwood, in seconding, sa.id he had known Mr. Butler for many years, an d he be- lieved ho would luml the duties or me cmv.r very woll. He (Mr. Wedgwood) had tho greatest plea- sure in seconding Mr. Butler, because he was a brother baker. (Laughter.) The proposition was carried unanimously, and with applause. Mr. '1'. Butler, in taking the chair, said he was greatly obliged to the members for the honour conferred upon him, and he could assure them he would fulfil the office as well as he could, doing his duty to the. guardians and to the ratopayers outsido the Board. He was following three very excellent men, and he hoped he would be able to hold the office as well as Mr. Hallmark had suggested. Ho had always come there to do his duty, and his duty he intended to do to every- body connected with the Board. (Applause.) I NEW VICE-CHAIRMAN. Mr. H. Crowder proposed the election of Mr. H. Preston as vice-chairman. In Mr. Preston they had a debater of the highest order, and one who had brought considerable ability to bear upon his duties as a guardian. The Rev. R. Dobson seconded. Mr. O. Maddock proposed the election of Mr. M. Kennedy on the ground that ho had had con- siderably more experience as a guardian than Mr. Pneston. He thought it was only right that length of service should be considered. Mr. Pres- ton had no doubt done excellent service while. he had boen on the Board, but Mr. Kennedy had done excellent servioe for many years. It was now some sixteen years since he (Mr. Maddock) became a member of the Board and he found Mr. Kennedy there then. Mr. Cookson seconded Mr. Kennedy's nomina- tion. Mr. Rowe Morris, in supporting, said he did not for a moment question Mr. Preston's ability to nil the vioe-ohair. He thought that if the city guardians had consulted the rural guardians, they might have come to a decision previously which would have prevented the division, which he re- gretted had to take place. Mr. E. T. Hallmark supported Mr. Kennedy's nomination, believing that honours should be con- ferred upon a gentleman who possessed the quali- fication of length of service. The Rev. R. Dobson said there had been a tacit understanding during the last few years that tho rural guardians and city guardians should alter- nately have the privilege of selecting a member for the vice-chairmanship. He believed the rural guardians had done this on two occasions, and there had not been the slightest interference with their selection. Ho protested against the atti- tuda ol'the'r rural friends. Mr. G. H. Brown: There has been a meeting of the city members this morning, and I wiil tell you what happened The Chairman: Just stick to tho business, be- cause I don't believe in theso private meetings. Mr. Brown: I will tell you what happened. There were fifteen members present, and the highest vote was four. A Voice: Question. Mr. J. Seller: I say no, sir. Mr. Brown I say it was. Mr. A. Wolfenden supported the nomination of Mr. Kennedy. If Mr. Preston had had the same length of service as Mr, Kennedy, he would have voted for him.. The vote resulted in the election of Mr. Ken- nedy by 25 votes to six. Mr. Kennedy, in returning thanks, said he had been connected with the Board for about twenty years. and had not missed many meetings. He had devoted 8B much time to, the interests of the ratepayers as it was possible for a business man liko himself to do. He hoped during his term of offioo he would leave nothing undone for the good of the Board and tha ratepayers generally. (Ap- plause.) EFFICIENT NURSES. I The Chairman, on behalf of the Board, pre- sented certificates of efficiency to Miss Kitchen and Miss Morgan, two probationer nurses who had come out of their timo. WHITCHURCH. I A meeting of the Whitchurch Board of I G UltrdlaJl was hold on Friday., the chairman (Mr. R. P. Ethels ton) presiding. Tho relieving officer's repottt shewed that tho out-relief during the fort- night was as follows :-lst week, 151 out-paupers relieved at a cost of £ 14. 179, Od. 2nd week. 144. at L13. 15s. 6d. The. corresponding period for last year was: 1st week, 138, at 1-113. 16s. lid.; 2nd woek, 137, at Lll. i4s. The officer reported that he had taken proceedings against defaulters in maintenance contributions, but the eases had to be adjourned because there were not two magis- trates, other til tun guardians, to hoar them--The Master's books shewed that durmg the last fort- night there had been 78 inmates in the house, against 90 for the corresponding pai-iod of last year; and that 164 vagrants had been relieved during the same period, against 134 last year.- Tho Master reported that Mr. Dansey (Local Government Board Inspector) visited the house on tho 10th, and found tho wards and bedding in a cleanly condition. He made soveial suggestions for nunor improvements, a.nd theso had been car- ried out.-Tho Master reported also that Mrs. M. E. Johnson had sent books and framed pictures for the inmates.—The thanks of the Board were accorded this lady for her kindness—The Assess- ment Committee recommended that the usual amount (£20) be pa.:d to the clerk for his services during tho year.-Th,"s was unanimously agrcod to. --It was resolved that Miss Emily Evanson bo asked to como for a month on trial as cook. I VOTES OF THANKS. I THE CHAIRMAN TO RETIRE. Mr. W. H. Smith said the clerk had reminded him that they had reached another milestone. This was the last meeting of the year. He could not call to mind any occasion during that or the preoedmg years when there had boon any serious difference of op.iniol1 among them. They had differed, of ooui-se, but they had agreed to differ; and matters had at all times been settled most amicably. (Hear, hear.) The pleasantness and success of their meetings were due in largo mea- sure to tho tact and knowledge, and discuetion of the gentleman who had for so many years pro- sided over their deliberations with pleasure, they hopod, to himself, and certainly with profit to the ratepayers and with the greatest possible satisfac- tion to the guardians. (Hoar, hear.) He had great pleasure in moving that the heartiest thanks of the Board be accorded: their chairman for his services during the past year, and in expressing the hope on behalf of the guardians that for some to come they would have the benefit of his picscnce among them in the same capacity. (Ap- plause.) Votes of thanks often savcuied of form- ality. He was quite sure, however, that this vote of thanks was on another and quite a different basis. They all felt, in thoir hearts, very grate- ful for the privilege they had enjoyed, and he was suie they would accept this motion with heartiness and sincerity. (Applause.) Mr. Pearson seconded, fully endorsing all that Mr. Smith had said,.—The proposal was carried with aodlamation. The Chairman, in replying, said he felt much honoured by the wish they had expressed that he should continue to act. as chairman of the Board, but he had made up his mind, with very great reluctance, not to allow himself to be nominated for the chairmanship for the future. It was with very great sorrow that he felt. he was now address- ing them for the last time as chairman. He had had a very pleasant time as chairman, for each suc- cessive Board had treated him with every kind- ness and consideration. With that pleasure, how- ever, there was a considerable responsibility. If anything went wrong, lie could not help feeling to some extent to blame; and at his age it was only natural that he should wish to be relieved of this responsibility. After forty years of con- tinuous service he thought. he had earned the privilege of retiring. It was a long period. During the remainder of his term, at all events, he intended to remain a guardian. (Applause. He should always be most happy to give any assistance that he could to the Board, and he was sure that so long as he was spared he should take a very great intNcst in anything that hap- take a very great il t're,. puuvu m wniieuiiwii WUllLlle j-K/uru Willi winun i for so many yearg he had been associated; he felt equally sure that the Board would shew some con- sideration and good feeling towards the gentle- man who might have the honour to be elected as they had always extended to him; and he was sure that the officials would give to his successor the same ready assistance as they had always acoorded to him. (Applause.) Mr. R. T. Smith, jun., after expressing deep sorrow and regret at the chairman's intimation, proceeded to move a vote of thanks to Mr. Lang- ley for his services as vice-chairman. He could not help thinking that this Board was exception- ally well served by those by whom it had the happiness of being governed. Of Mr. Langley it would be impertinent of him. as a young guardian, to say much. His knowledge of poor law, however, was a constant source of astonish- ment to them, and his, knowledge was always at the disposal of the Board. (Hear, hear.) Their vice-chairman was distinguished not only by his knowledge of poor Jaw, but. by the kindly help which he had always been ready to give young guardians, men who had been elected without the slightest knowledge of poor law and its adminis- tration, and who had found in him a guide and friend. (Applause.) It had been satisfactory in the highest degree that, on tne few occasions when the chairman had not been present, ho could feel that the Board was being kindly and firmly controlled in his absence. In moving this vote of thanks he could only say that they hoped to have Mr. Langley in positions of authority over this Board for many years to come. (Loud applause.) Mr. E. J. Howell seconded the resolution, | which was carried with considerable heartiness. Mr. Langley thanked the Board, and eaid il: was with very great regret that he had just heard from the chairman that he had finally decided that he could not again consent 10 act in the position which he had so long and so honourably held. Personallya the speaker felt it very much. He had' been for many years a guardian meeting in this board-rocm under the presidency of Mr. Ethelston, and had always received from him the greater I: kindness and consideration and it had been his hope that during the short time he might be permitted to remain a guardian it would have been under the chairmanship of Mr. Ethel- ston, who was chairman when the speaker fira entered- the bjard-room some 39 years ago. There was one pleasant piece of information which they had received from their chairman, this was that he would still consent to act as a guardian. From his hea:ft Mr. Langley hoped I that he might be spared for many years to do so. (Applause.)

ARMY AND VOLUNTEERS. CONVERTED RIFLE FOR VOLUNTEERS. The Militia and Volunteers, it is stated, are to have a converted rifle, the long weapon being converted to clip loading. The work of conversion is to be commenced immediately, at a cost of lls. per rifle. VOLUNTEERS AND REGIMENTAL TRA ;PORT.-Otficers commanding units of Imperial Yeomanry and of Volunteers have been informed that the vehicle hired by them for regi- mental transport purposes should be the description of vehicles in general use for ordinary transport work in the localities to which the corps belong, and that the use of abnormally large vehicles, such as furniture vans, pantechnicons, &c., for regimental transport should be avoided. THE NEW CAVALRY SWORD.-The Army Council has directed the issue of instructions respecting the new pattern sword for Cavalry which has recently been under trial. The sword to be introduced will be designed principally as a thrusting weapon, but will also admit of the cut being used as an additional mode of attack and pending the revision of the Sword Exercises" to be published when the new sword is issued, general rules have been framed in advance to ensure that the men may be trained towards its use. These general rules considerably modify the "sword exercise" and "pursuing practice" of Cavalry Drill, 1898," in which the cut played a more prominent part than the thrust." 1ST CHESHIRE AND CARNARVONSHIRE. —Regimental orders by Lieut.-Col. and Hon. Col. Wuford N. LLoyd (Commandant), 1st Cheshire and Carnarvonshire Royal Garrison Artillery (V,oluntP-ers).-F.r the week ending Saturday, 29th April:-I. Detail for the ensuing week: Orderly sergeant, Sergeant C. H. Hill; orderly trumpeter, Trumpeter Darlington. 2. Drills and trumpeter, Drills will be suspended from 20th to 25th inst. inclusive. Wednesday, 26th, recruits; Thursday, 27th, N.C. officers and men, gun drill, signalling, etc. The parade ordered for the com- 1, manding officer on the 27th inst., vide Programme of Drills, is cancelled, and the above substituted. 3. Enrolment: Gunner Alfred Wilkinson having been enrolled, is assigned Regimental No. 5207 and posted to D sub-section. 4. Clothing: All members are requested to attend the clothing stores at headquarters, with their clothing, for inspection and repairs, every drill night. 5. Ambulance Class: It is requested that all mem- bers of the ambulance class attend regularly and prompt at 7.30 p.m. until the examination takes place.—By order (signed), E. W. Fountain, Major, Acting Adjutant 1st Cheshire R.G.A. (V.).

I NWS OF THE WORLD. I Mr. John Rainey died at his residence, Ballymore, Tandragee, county Armagh, on Tuesday, at the age of 106 years. He could move about until a few days ago, and retained all his faculties till the last. Preparations have been made for the substitution of motor-'buses on the 1st May for the present horse omnibuses on Fifth Avenue, in New York. With the coming of the motor-'buses on Fifth Avenue will disappear the last horse-drawn 'buses in the city. Details of the daring mail robbery near New- castle show it to have been a carefully-planned affair. After the horses had been stopped and the driver rendered unconscious, the van was driven iuto a field, where the post bags were ripped open and their contents of value abstracted, many letters and packets being left roughly scattered about the grass. The Committee of Privy Council appointed to consider and determine certain points connected with the establishment of a National Museum and National Library in Wales will hold their first meeting on Saturday, the 13th May. Allelalmstobe submitted, and any information which it is desired to lay before the Committee should be in the hands of the Clerk of the Council not later than ten clear days before the date mentioned. Liverpool justices on Tuesday ordered twenty- eight licenses of beerhouses in the city to be sent to the compensation authority under the new Licensing Act, provisional licenses being granted pending the payment of compensation. The corporation, who had a reversionary interest in several cases, abandoned their claim to com- pensation. The justices estimated that tne average cost of compensation will be S500 in each case. "Old Mac," a seagull, the pet of the Royal Garrison Artillery at Freshwater, is no more. The bird, which for years had been a great favourite, knew a stranger when he made his appearance on the parade ground, and sometimes resented his presence by a threatened attack. Some of the men, determining to give their pet a decent burial, placed him in a box and followed in procession to the place of interment. At the trial of the assassin of the Grand Duke Sergius, at Moscow, on Tuesday, the prisoner refused to answer the interrogations put to him. j He was, however, convicted, and sentenced to death. The public were not admitted to the court, and no incident occurred when the result became known.—The prisoner refused to plead—says Reuter—declaring that he was not a criminal, but a prisoner taken in civil war. At Strantford, Essex, on Tuesday, Chas. Varney (20), plumber, Francis-road, Leyfcon, was re- manded charged with wounding Bertha Rogers with intent to murder her, by striking her with an axe, and further with attempting to commit suicide. The police stated that the woman was in a critical condition. The accused, it was added, gave himself up, bleeding from a wound in the throat. It was stated that the parties had for- merly walked out together. A return published on Tuesday shews that Dundee has lost its place as the third town, as regards population, in Scotland, and has been superseded by Aberdeen. The birth rate in the whole of Scot- iand was 28'6 per thousand, giving an increase of population on the year of 132,570, which was reduced by 77,901 deaths—a rate of 16-8 per thousand. The number of births is the largest recorded, except in 1903. The marriage rate for the year was, however, slightly less than in 1903, the number of ceremonies being 32,253. The West Ham Board of Guardians have recently had their attention called to the practice of card-playing and gambling which, it was allesred. was carried on in their workhouse infirmarv. and after exhaustive inquiry they found it necessary to pass a very stringent resolution prohibiting card- playing and newspapers containing betting news from the establishment. No article will be pur- chaseable on the premises except tobacco, which will be on sale at a certain time, under the direction of the medical superintendent. In future all sums of money exceeding Is. found on the inmates will be paid to the treasurer. The bodies of three of six persons who were drowned on Sunday afternoon through the capsizing of a pleasure boat at Dunfanaghy, County Donegal, were washed ashore on Monday morning. The inquest was held on Monday evening, when their names were given as William Robinson, pilot; Alexander Sterrit, fisherman; and Richard Moore, carpenter. There are still missing Dick Moore, aged six John Barns, a plumber; and Robert Montgomery, plumber's worker. The boat was being sailed in boisterous weather and was upset by a squall, the occupants being thrown into the water. A coastguard found the boat floating keel upwards a few hours later. The jury returned a verdict of accidentally drowned. Marie Corelli in her new book Free opinions Freely Expressed is rather severe on her own sex. She says N o flat-chested woman is prettv. No woman with large hands, large feet, and the coarse muscular throat can be called fascinating. The bony and resolute lady whose lines of figure run straight down without a curve anywhere from head to heel iray possibly be a good athelete, hut her looks are by no means to her advantage." Here is another remarkable extract from the same work :— To judge whether the woman herself is really beautiful without the modiste's assistance, it would be necessary so see her deprived of all her fashion- able clothes. Her bought hair should be taken off, and only the natural remainder left. She should be content to stand sans paint, sans powder, sans back coil, sans corsets, in a plain white gown, falling from her neck and shoulders to her feet, and thus cheaply, yet decently clad, submit herself to the gaze of her male flatterers in full daylight."

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I MU. YEnBGIU.fI AND HORSE- I I BltE!)I?NG. I THE  I I THE WOCDFOL?D PARK STLD. I (From the ''Preston Guardian.") I The Woodfcid Park Stud is tne of tie strong I centres of breed-rig in East Lancashire, and, Mr Yerburgh, M.P., is to be congratulated on tho results of the enterprise he has shewn. He has never at any tune hesitated to go to expense for the benefit of the tenantry as long a.s,Le can see that real benefit will result from it. In all direc- tions the member for Chester is doing much to advance the spewfio interests of agriculture in Lancaehire, and he has boon part-.cuiariy identi- fied With the English agricultural organisation, which is founded' on similar lines to that of Ire- land which Mr. Plunkett has brought to such perfection. AMPLE ACCOMMODATION. I Woodfold l'ark is a beautiful &pot, with heaps of acc-rnmcdaticn lor stock. The park was swept by a violent gaio on the day of my visit, arid the woodlands got a good hustling by old Bcreas. The stud appears to have wintered well, and t.-e hordes are in good fettle. There is p-t-nty of box accommodation and room for healthy exercise. THE STALLIONS. I Mr. Ycrburgh has a siabie of high-class Shire stallions at s-rvice. They are cf by s.zo, weight, and symmetry. Combination III., 16,069, is a bay witn white face and legs, is by CaJwica Combination, out of Stow Violet, by Bar None, aind he. stands 17 hands. He has been com- mended at the hiiow at Islington, and at the Royal show at Manchester a. first and champion- ship at tne vv arr.ngt.N ioal DHOW lo,t ana' iaid at Wirral; 1st and champion at Ci.ester, etc. He is a wide, light-hearted, deep-middled horse, oovering a lot of ground firmly squarely, and on the best of feet. His foals are c'omg remark- ably well, and there- is little doubt he W-.il get some high-class horses. Woodfold Chieftain, a chestnut, loa??d in 1901, is a & n of Rocks Chief, out of Wcodioid Susan, by Harold. Chieftain has dono very well this year. He has ca t-al feet, and is sound. He is out of a two-year-old maie, is dark chestnut, with white legs, and stands 17 hands high. He has been a bit longer than some in developing, perhaps, but ig comLng out weU now. This is h.6 first &sason df "travelLng. Lanca??hs!7' Lad IV. is a bay, three years old, standing nearly 17 hands high. He has developed very well this last year, has tremendous bone and feet. is sound, and looks like being a stock horse in another year or so. He is by Combination III., and hits dam is Madryn Janet 11., by Bur- guiidy. Woo,&.fold King, bay, two years old, is a very big, good oolt, strong, with plenty of hair and bone, good feet and joints, and promises t.:J1 be- come a good stock horse when developed. He is by Combination III. out of Woodfold Susan by Harcidt Woodfold Viking, bay, two years old. is quite as big as tha others, but shews a lot of hair, and big, hard legs and feet. He should make a good horse in time. He is by Dur.srnore Jameson, and is out of Mandoline by Mocrs Thumper. YEAR-OLD COLTS. I -?, 1-?- I- I Wooa'oid lorci oi tne Vale, by hiockinge Man- ners out of Lily of the Valley, by Southgate Honest Tom, is a big, good yearling oclt, and is growing capitally. He has promise of making a topping young stallion. Woodfold Royal Prince, a. bay, by Woodfold Royal Edward out cf Wood- fold' Alexandra by Combination III., is aiso a gcod colt, with exceptional quant-ty of hair and bone. A bay colt by Nelson Cceur de Lion of Madryn Janet by Burgundy is a nce, straight animal. Whethe-r he will get heavy enough re- mains to be seen, but !a should make a gcod horse, judging by his breed. A yearling oclt cut of Alexandra by Woodfold Chieftain is a straight oolt, a bit ycung and late, but doing very well TVfkW YEARLING FILLY. I ?? I ? I A yearling hlly by Woodfold Royal dwardt out I of Madoline by Moors Thumper is a nice, wide, I thick filly, and looks like developing into a prize- winner. MARES. I The grand' old mar", Siefssible, looks as fresh and amsie and as fit as ever, but she is not breed- ing. Madryn Janet, by Burgundy out of a Carbon mare. is heavy in foal to Woodfold Chieftain, and looking very fit again. Foal and mare should be seen at some of the shows thee year. Mandoline, by Moors Thumper, dam by Cast^rn Admiral, is heavy in foal to Woodfold Chieftain. due in about a month. She never looked better. i Woodfold Alexandra, by Combination III. out of j Madryn Janet, locks very well, and is heavy in foal to Woodfold R'Yal Edward again. She is | a four-year-old mare, and promises to make a good breeder. Alexandra, by Nelson Cneur d? Lion out of King William V., is barren, yet look- ing vary well. She has been paired again this | season to Chieftain. Lily of the Valley, by Southate, Honest Tom out of a Royal Briton II. mare, is barren, too, and has gone to Birdsall Menestrel this time. If sha is lucky eirough to have a foal it should be one that will bo heard! -of. Woodfold Susan, by -tiaroiu out oi isensioie. by ± rem:or, is own sister to Markeaton Royal Harold, a. big, good brood mare. She has gone to Mr. Stubbs's Montford Jupiter, and should bring a good foal from that horse, for he stood reserve for ohampion at South- port last year. A two-year-old filly by Crcssmoor Carbon out of Cannock Hit-chin, is a n/co filly, with capital j legs, feet, and joints, and looks like being a very good brood mare some day. I HUNTERS AND HACKNEYS. There have been at Woodfold two hunting mares. both favourites cf Mr. Yerburgh, who is, of course, very fond of a good cross-country horse, Both have gon-a to the Gompton Stud Company in Dorsetshire. One is in foal to Pantomime. Her name is Pear!, and she has gone to him again. The other is Maoa.ria, She has gone to Yardarm. With good' luck there will be capital breeding from these two. There is also a Hackney pony at Woodfold named Frigate, in foal to Mr. McNaughtan's B-nfire. This is one cf the best ponies ever driven. PURCHASE. m1 1 I ino oniy purenzs4) tn,s last, year has been a yearling colt, by Look in go Manners, out of a | Cashier V. mare. He :-s brown in colour, and a ipromisinit animal. There is not room at Wcod- fold for a great many animals. Owing to mares fcaling late and other causes, Mr. Yerburgh did root show much last year, 'but he should have some good stock this year. They only exhibited at the Darwen show. Lily of the Valley, Made- line, and Madryn Janet have all won a lot of prizes in their time; in fact. few mares have se- cured as many as Lily of the Valley. Mr. Yer- burgh has six or seven hunting horses down at Leighton Buzzard, but they are for fieldi work, and not for exhibition.

I MARKETS AND FAIRS. I WREXHAM CATTLE, MONDAY .-At this fair to-day. there was a good all-round supply of stock. A nice lot of lambs were penned, and they were quickly disposed of at prices ranging up to 45s. each. Calves were also well represented. Beef made from b-ld. to 7d. per lb. mutton. 8d. to 91d veal, 7d. to 8d. and pigs from 7s. Gd. to 9s. per score lb. LIVERPOOL CATTLE, MONDAY. There were a few more cattle in market to-day. Demand slow. bnt prices unchanged. About 1,000 less sheep on offer than on Monday last. Trade good for all classes at last week's full quotations. Lambs also in good demand at from 47s. to 35s each. Prices: Beef. Gid. to 4-?,d. per lb. mutton. 10M. to 8d. LONDON CATTLE, MONDA Ý.-The beast supply showed an increase of 310. The Irish consignments included 41 prime Dublin cattle, the trade for which was firmer at Id. to 2d. per 81b. advance, five black-polled beasts commanding top quotations, or prime and second quality English beasts the trade was slightly firmer with an upward tendency. Fat butchering cows and bulls met a better inquiry to-day. Prices per 81b.: Black-polled Dublin, 4s. 8d. ordinary ditto. 4s. 3d.; 90 stone Norfolks, 4s 4d.; exceptional, 4s. Gd. 100 stone shorthorns, 4s. to 4s. 2d. There was an increase of 950 in the sheep market, the SUDDlv as usual on the Monday preceding Easter including a very large number of lambs, for which trade was very slack in the early morning, partly owing to colder weather, but became brisker as the day advanced, and clear- ance expected at last Monday's rates. The trade was firm for clipped sheep, whilst ewes and small Downs in wool were difficult to vent at late values. Scotch made fully late values. The calf trade was firm. Quotations per 81b. Beasts, 3s. to 4s. 8d.; sheep, 3s. lOd. to 6s. 2d.; calves, 4s. to 6s.; lambs, 5s. lOd. to 7s. 6d. BRADFORD WOOL, MONDAY. As the signs of improvement are very slow in fine cross- breds values are hardening. Forties at 12|d. are a little steadier, but not yet as firm as finer qualities super sixties, 2s. 04 Ld. English wools still drag. Mohair unaltered. In export yarn trade there are a few orders. Coating yarns aggregate wanted. Botanv trade still somewhat overclouded. MANCHESTER CHEESE, TUESDAY.— There has been a fairly good demand for all grades of home-made cheese. Arrivals con- tinue sufficiently plentiful for current re- quirements. The condition of to-day's goods was hardly up to the mark owing to the cold weather, and prices were slightly lower than last l. T?oi u: __1_ j .1 J />. Wl\ x' iiioov VUtO<SUln". wnite anu coioureu, ois. to 68s. fine, 588. to 60s. medium, 50s. to 55s. finest Lancashire, 65s. to 68s. fine, 60s. to 62s. 6d.; ripe Stiltons, 9d. to ls. green ditto, 6id. to í. Cheshire Stiltons 6^d. to 71d. Canadian cheese: The demand is still quiet, and prices are about un- changed. Stocks are now in very few hands, and as shipments are likely to be very low for the next three or four weeks there is every likelihood of a further advace before the arrival of new. To-day's quotations are:—Finest white, 58s. to 59s. finest coloured, 56s. to 58s. SALFORD CATTLE. TUESDAY.—Supply of cattle about same as last week. An increase in number of sheep and lambs, demand slow. Large show of calves, trade brisk. Quotations :—Cattle, 5d. to 6|d. sheep, in wool, 8d. to IOfd. ditto, clipped, 7d. to %d.; lambs, lid. to Is. calves, 6d. to 9id. CHESTER CORN, SATURDA Y.-Market firm with7 -light supplies of English grain. Oats in bettt- demand and business favours sellers. Beans and bat, l. "■ uiet with a poor inquiry. Feed- ing stuffs genera ..g dearer with bran and I thirds in better •'1 ktur continues un- I changed. Indian  ?h & fair trade. ste ady w. Foreign wheat m!irket°;? Wheal, white- per 76lb.1 Wheat, red t. 7618. ¡ Midting Barley. 601b. Cfrinding do to 641b. 0at8 to 461b. Beans „ 801b. Egyptian Beans to 2401b. Indian Corn. 2401b. ?,. m I g O. & D.1 "OtoO? 0"-00 0 0 0 0 S-?S ? 3 0 00-?? 0 0 — 0 ? 11 0 —12 0 UJiO & D. t D 0 0 to 0 0 o 0 0 j 4 0 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1) 156-60 o 0 0 0 U- 3 -1.2 r

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CHESTER I DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION. I 9, WATER TOWER-STREET. I WEEKLY REPORT. I Old cases 9t  New cases '19, Cured 15 Relieved -1 -1 Removed 3 ¡ D,?.* 1 On books 93  Visits 5z 1 E. BATESON, Lady Superintendent. I April 15, 1905.

CHESTER INFIRMARY. I WEEKLY STATE. ENDED SATURDAY LAST. I In-patients are admitted on Tuesday mornings at 11 o clocs I In-patients Discharged. Cured 11 Relieved ti Made Out-Patients. Unrelieved Irregularity Dead 2 In-patient& I Admitted 21 Remain in the House 88 OUT-PATIENTS. Medical cases are sera on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday mornings at Eleven o'clock. Surgical cases are seen on Thursday mornings at Eleven o'clock. Ophthalmic cases are seen on Friday morning at Eleven o'clock. Dental cases are seen on Tuesday and Saturday momiuirK at Ten o'clock. Out-patients admitted since Saturday hat. 83 I

The Marquis of Ormonde and the Earl and I Countess of Sha.ftesbury crossed from Ireland on Saturday evening. I

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