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TARVIN. ---- ""
TARVIN. ARRIVAL OF THE SWAUAHV.—Un Friday about 20 swallows were seen in the vicimty of tiio Sand Pit, Osaroft. MCSHROOMS IN APRIL —During the past week Mr. Win. Didsbury and Mr. Alfred Hignett and his son gathered mushrooms on three different occasions In the open field. MUSICAL SUCCESS.—In connection with the reoeait examination held at Chester by Tiinity College, London, Bernard Shurrock passed, m the preparatory division for pianoforte playing, ob- taining 87 per cent, of full marks. —
NESTON.
NESTON. SERIOUS MOTUH. CO-ULISIOJN.—On Satur- day, about half-past one, Albert James Ellis, electrician, employed at Mostyn House School, Purkgate, was riding down Thornton Hough Hill in the direction of iNeston on his motor bicycle. At the foot of the hill Mr. W. H. Lever's motor car turned a sharp corner, and the car and the bicycle collided. Mr. Ellis was seriously injured and conveyed on the motor car in an unconscious condition. to the Sesrou surgery where he was attended to by I)r. Lewis Ghaut. lie has since recovered conscious- ness, but is seriously hurt. His bicycle was completdy wrecked.
FKODSHAM.
FKODSHAM. SCHOLARS' SUCCESS.—Four scholars of the F.odshani hkidowed B-oys' School (headmaster, Mr. J. C. Cragg), W. Turner, A. Spencer, li. Clarke and W. Comes, have been eucoeesiui in gaining prizes in the recent international com- petition in writing founded on ilienormal slope by Mr. Reginald Gill. A considefrabie number ■of boys have also gamed1 certificates. PHENOMENAL ATTENDANCE.-The at- •teccUuioe at the Prcdsham Endowed Boys' School for the past month has been something pneno. menai, especially considering the season of the yefu-. when potato dropping and other farm work has commenced. For threa oonsecutive weeks the attendance hae reached 99 per cent., while last week it was 99.6, a circumstance quite unique in the history of the school, and wj-ic.li reflects great credit not only upon the teachers and the school attendance officer, but on the parents and children alike.
WKEXHAM.I
WKEXHAM. I A FATHER MOBBED.—At Wrexham on Tuesday Thomas Morris, collier, of Southsea, was ,committed for trial on a cnarge of illtrea.tmg his nme-year-old daughter named Blodweu. It was stated that the child's OOllY was covered with bruises and weals, and that on one occasion the defendant kicked his child while they were walking along the road. The girl's screams drew a large -erowd to the spot, and they mobbed Morns, giving him a black eye and knocking some of his teeth oui. A LOCAL KLuPuJMuhM r. On Monday at the County Hail, Wrexham, a widow named Caroline Jones was charged by the Wrexham ^oard of Guardians with having deserted one of her children, aged seven, it appears that in September ,last the prisoner and iour children went to reside with a married sister, a Mrs. Bate, living in Jihosddu, a suburb of Wrexham, it was noticed that lYlrs. Jones became very friendly with ivir Bate, and one day early in November they eloped, taking two of tne prisoner's children with tnem Had leaving the other two behind. After a time Airs. Bate took the eldest 01 the two to the worK- house, and the Cuardiaus placed the matter in the ■ hands of the police, with Lile result that Mrs. Jones was arrested. The youngest child, aged two, Mrs. Bate still keeps, ine prisoner, who hod nothing to urge in her defence, was sentenced to 14 days' imprisonment with hard labour.
JtiEJLSBY. I
JtiEJLSBY. I PARISH COUNCIL MEtCTING.—The annual .Parish Council meeting lor the election of chair- -inan, overseers, etc., was held in the National iscnooiroom on Monday evening, the foliowmg -members being presentMessrs. J. T. Comer, '1. Guest, James Taylor, J. iirotherton, J. Biythe, W. JJ. bariow, fc>. iiail, W. E. Davies, J. Noden, and the cierk (Mr. LX. Britiand). On the proposi- tion of Mr. \d. iSanow, seconded by Mr. W. E. Davies, Mr. J. T. Coiner was unanimously re- flected chairman. Mr. J. T. Collier thanked the lllemlrs lor again conlerring the honour upon him, -and expressed a hope that during the next year they would bury any leering which might exist and work togeuner harmoniously and en- deavour to carry out everythmg as efnciently and economically as possible. Messrs. J. lily the and W. E. Davies were unanimously re-appointed overseers. The clerk's remuneration for the coi- lection of the special sanitary rate was then con- sidered, and alter disoussion it was resolved, in view oi the revision in his salary which is likely to take place when the water rate has to be col- lected, that he should be paid the same as last year, namely £ 25. The Chairman proposed that a lixed salary of L7 per annum be paid to Mr. J. Bazley to oorer all work in connection with the Ceme- tery. This was carried. It was decided that a lid. rate (about £60) would be necessary to meet the expenses of the Parish Council, and a precept for. that amount was made on the overseers.
HAWAKDEN.I
HAWAKDEN. I PERFORMANCE OF STAlNER'S "CRUCI- FIXION."—A performance of iStainer's Cruci- tixion" by the combined choirs of the Parish Church and -St. Matthew's, Buckley, took place on Friday at the Parish Church, under the direction of Mr. R. W..Prinle (organist and choirmaster). Mr. frank Pullein, A..K.O.O. (organist of Wrexham Parish Church), presided at the organ, and Mr. Arthur Lyon and Mr. J H. Ditchburn (Chester Cathedral) were the soloists. The lesser solo parts were taken by Mr. F. Colegate (Hawarden choir) and Mr. Rooert Davies (Buckley). The large congregation present included the Hon. Mrs. W. H. Gladstone, Mr. W. U. Gladstone, and the Misses Evelyn and Constance Gladstone and Mrs. Drew. The service began with the.-singing of the "Miserere" (PsalmGl) to the well-known plainsong melody, the verses being sung by the soloists and choir and congregation alternately, and its rendering ia this uiauner was particularly impressive, and formed a .fitting and appropriate prelude to Stainer's devotional work, Messrs. Lyon and Ditchburn performed their several parts with exquisite finish and reverent treatment throughout. Their rendering .of the duet So Thou liftest Thy divine petition" was all that could be desired, the two voices blending perfectly. Mr. Lyon's rendering of King ever glorious" is specially .worthy of notice. Mr. Ditchburn was also in splendid voice through- out. Mr. Mullein's artistic organ accompaniment contributed materially to the successful performance of the work. The chorus sang exceedingly well, everyching. passing off without a .hitch, .indeed it is but fair to state that the whole rendering was excellent. They responded promptly to the con- ductor's beat, and infused real feeling into their several parts. The quartette "God so loved the world was sung partly as a quartette and partly by the full chorus. The devotional manner m which this number was performed deserves special mention. The piano" eifects were really very fine. The following took part in this item Two ooys (Francis Scott and William Harding), Miss Butterlield, Miss Riley, and Messrs Lyon and Ditchburn. The "Seven last words from the Cross" were very ,well sung by the tenors and basses (in four-part -harmony), the.last in particular. It, it! finished" was rendered with great tenderness and pathos. -The beautiful Jiyuins were sung by. the. chuir and congregation. The Rector (Canon .Drew), who '■conducted the preliminary service, gave the .Benediction at the conclusion.
IIESWALL.
IIESWALL. THE MESSIAH." -Selectious.ircu-n -Haudel's *'#acred oratorio;. "The Messiah," appropriate to the season were .rendered at the parish church on Jfriday evening y a number of the members of .t.b.e village choir,, .augmented by several promincni. Vocalists of the district. The attendance was mewhat poor, and was no doubt affected by the JOclemency of the weather. The contralto solo "-He was dcspisad" was creditably xenciered by Miss Alice Fletcher (Heswall), wrxile the tenor "Behold and ..pee and "But Thou didst hot leave His soul," were exceedingly well inter- .Pr-,ted by Mr. M. Jones, of West Kirby, and Mr. Archer V. Smith, the.r-hoirmaster, sang .the.some- what difficult bass portion, The trumpet shall oun,d." in excellent manner. Tne choruses, Which were executed in a way which shewed ocloarh .the attention which had been given to the 'details .of light and shpde and the variations in time, Avero Behold the Lamb of God," "Surely ilo hath borne," And with his stripes," ".All 'œ T like sheep," "He trusted in God," .and Worthy is the Lamb." 2AEA.TH OF MRS. LARD EN BROMFIELD. Z~ -ls vynh regret, we reoprd the demise of Mrs. ,1 Lsiglcin Bcomfielcl, of Rose Bank, Heswall, which- ■occurred esriy on Saturday morning alter .an ill-; Ile-si; of barely one week's duration. Alrs. Bron-i-, field, who„ £ jgured prominently in all branches of: chuisai work, was in her accustomed pew at .the villawg chjijeh on Sunday tyeek, and to all out- Ward appev,ances was then in her usual good bealtJ^ hut .alio became ill oa,.the following ejay, and OD Fridyjr evening it was considered nec.es- eDary to p.e-rf<rrw- an operati-qp tor appeiklic&k. Despite evei' :y ca.re and slqt-rtion she, pamed, 1way a fewhours later. For .some time Mrs- -"i'cm field conjivcti'd a Bible class for young 'ornen a.t her residence on Sunday afternoons, j while on ofrmation of the Hawaii branch Church of England Waifs, and Btrays Society r fihe undertook .the duties of kacal honorary see- i .ary. She was af a kindly natn. and went! b?ut doing- good ftaiong her fel3-ow villagers with |nwm(itable «s»rgty, and her lots will be keenly jpH- She. leaves a Widower and several children, tø whom Hefwftirsi deepest sympathy is ex- etidfcd in their bereavement. T!j^ iiis^ral took Plaee at the visage ,-ehurch on Moutkiy amid Olery demonstration .of r-spe.et and sorrow, service was opndueted by the Rev. T. H. May ar'd the Rev. C. I^nsley, and was .attended by a ?ufg,, mumber of '?omeB, mclcwling 2ay members of the CMurch Women's Gath-jng. The -hi.f mourners were—Mr. J. Lar?N ?fom- ? ?d (widower), Mr. B.Johns (son), Mr. F. -cromSeId (bTother-in?w), Mr. W. H. Hami?n ther-iu-law), Mr. Dunfcl:ø (brother) Mes. -D. ?obi.?, J. Clarke, J. Ponni-?on, V. W:?on .V, ?-?h.eto. Wreathe were &ent by the follow, ln(( A loving and devoted husband," Mr, and TM? T Mathieson, Mm. Dolling and Miss <t??' -p!.e? Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Main" Dr. and Air,- WUscn, Sy?i and May, 'Victor Wilson, Mr4TIct Mrs. Hamilton, Emma and Francis, Mi«a 01-codinc? (Ki?gsholme.. Chester), Mr. and jj" "^e'ln^gton and family, Mr. Birch and f,-rnil3, Mr. and Mm. J. Clarke, her Bible class, ■tSVarrjson> Audrey, Douglas DoM@, Frank, Pollv rtna- and Florence. Mr. an? Miss Bunaf j Vnd Ada, M' ? Mr?. Robt. M?rr?, Mr    rao.ids gt Bank,
I MAliPAS.
I MAliPAS. WILL.-Probate of the will of Mr. George Simpson, of Malpas, has been granted to Mr. Frederick Arthan, of Tattenhall, and Mr. George Lievesley, of Royals Green, burleydam, who have valued the testator's estate at k2,208 4s. 5d., and power is reserved to grant probate also to his widow, Mrs. Margaret Simpson.
SAN DI WAY.!
SAN DI WAY. I CAR AND MILK FLOAT COLLIDE.—At I Cucldington-biindiway cross roads, on Chester main road, on Saturday morning a large motor-car, being driven from Birkenhead, collided with a milk float belonging LO Mr. Bourne, farmer, Cudworth. The driver of the float, a youth named Smith, was flung to the road, and the horse trampled on his face and arms, but he escaped very serious injury. The footboards and splashboards of the car were smashed, and the springs and side of the cart were ibroken. The r arvr aped injury.
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J MOLD. I EVAN ROBERTS TO VISIT MOLD.-It is now deimitely settled that Mr. Evan Roberts will include Mold in his torthcooiing tour of North VV ales. iRACTICAL APPRECIATION. -Last week Mr. P. Tatton Davies-Cooke watched with interest the smart manner in whien the Mold Fire Brigade turned out on the occasion of the tire at the rloot Hotel, Northop, and Capt. McGregor has just received irorn Lilin. as a mark of appreciation, a cneque for two guineas towards the expenses ot the brigade.
I BiiOXTON. I
BiiOXTON. I PARISH MEETING.—The annual parish meet- ing was heid in the Court House, iiroxton, on Monday. The statements of charity accounts were presented by the trustees, Messrs. Richard liourne and John Lee, and passed. The accounts of the fire engine expenses were presented, shew- ing a credit balance in the bank of ;U22. 7s. Id. Mr. George Barbour was re-appomted chairman for the ensuing year. It is noteworthy that since the formation 01 the Parish Councils upwards of ten years ago no vacancies have occurred or changes taken place among the members first elected to serve on the Broxton Parish Council.
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KOiSSETT. -1 BURTON PARISH COUNCIL.—The annual meeting of the Parish Council was held on batur- day evening at Rossett Schools, when there were present Mr. J. Tnoriey Sykes (chairman), Mesara. E. babb, W. Harvey, Edwin Jones, G. D. Lloyd, W. bnepherd, and John Wooirich (clerk).—Mr. Babb moved the re-election of Mr. Sykes as chair- man. Tins was seconded by Mr. G. D. Liojd and carried unanimously. Lpon the motion oi Mr. ?.i?yd, ?conded by Mr. W. Shepherd, it was agreed to appoint Messrs. J. E. Wuiis and Edwin Jones as overseers for the ensuing .year. Mr. iiabb was re-elected vice-chairman of the Council. The following were appointed representatives upon the ParochialCharities Committee for the purpose of choosing charity trustees :-The chair- man, vice-chairman, .and Mr. W. Harvey. Air. iiabb propo&ed and Mr. Harvey seconded the re- appomtment of the chairman as the council's representative upon the Gresford Joint Burial Committee.—The Chairman, in answer to en- quiries as to what progress the committee were making, remarked that uhey had at length de- cided upon a suitable site belonging to the Eccle- siastical Commissioners, the only difficulty being the price of 1;160 per acre required. Their clerk was, however, endeavouring to obtain a reduc- tion in this amount. Mr. Andrews, the repre- sentative of the Commissioners, regarded the situation as a desirable one for the erection of residential property.—Mr. Babb and other mem- bers agreed that the prioe was excessive.—The Clerk read a communication from the Bangor University College calling attention to the dairy scholar,hin9. avaibhlp +.0 r"nt.. W';t.h;n tJw county.—Mr. Harvey desired fuller information than the oircular conveyed as to what were the conditions attached to such scholarships.—The Chairman thought that they were within the reach of nearly every one residing in the county.—The Chairman called attention to the danger to dogs at the railway level crossing. Mr. Sandbach had that day lost one of his dogs owing to its being killed upon the railway, while he himself had also recently lost one in a similar way that had cost him Jb50. He suggested that the Great Western Railway Company's attention should be called to this fact, and that they should be re- quested to place wire netting .at the foot of the gates, eo as to prevent dogs from crossing the line.—Mr. Babb, in seconding, observed that several dogs had reoently been killed in a similar way.—The motion waa unanimously carried.—Mr. Harvey desired to know who were the persons who annually selected the recipients for the non- ecclesiasvical charities, as he understood that Burton had not received their usual allowance in this respect.—The Chairman replied that the trustees performed this duty. The reason Burton had received 80 little was owing to its being con- sidered that there were no .poor in Burton. (Laughter.)—The Clerk said he was personally a trustee for one Burton charity, and explained .to whom the money was given.
A FAMILY MURDERED. I
A FAMILY MURDERED. I SUICIDE OF THE MURDERER I At Hightown, Manchester, on Tuesday morning. DavidTaylor.pho nographiccompany's manager,aged over 50, was found to have murdered his wife and two sons by shooting them with a revolver during the night, and then to have coznmitted, suicido' A servant girl was not disturbed by the simtr,, but on entering a bedroom this morning found Mr. and Mrs. Taylor dead on the bed. On going to the boys' bedroom, she found two lads, aged about 10 and 14, Jilso shot dead, while a terrier had been killed with a bullet. Taylor was superintendent of a local presbyterian school, and formally shook hands with the scholars on Sunday. The tragedy is attributed to a fit of insanity. Taylor also kiHed his cat. He left the following note: Poor Mary never moved. None of them ever knew anything, I think, and the servant seems to have heard nothing. I was afraid she might awaken. If I could have obtained poison I would have done so, but failed, and so had to use the rougher way. Now it is my own turn, and I must succeed. I had to use two or three for the boys before I was sure they had gone. I was afraid thev might be suffering. My only .fear now is that one will not be enough for myself. My loving boys:! I tried not to spoil their faces."
ALLEGED FRAUD AT MALPASI
ALLEGED FRAUD AT MALPAS I PRISONER'S THREAT. I At Broxton Police Court on Monday before Capt. Massie, Harry McKenzie, alias George Cliffe, alias George Emery, was chained with obtaining the sum of 53: by false pretences from Harvey Thomas Heskith, confectioner and corn dealer, Malpas, on 30th September last. Prosecutor deposed that on the 30th September last year prisoner called at his house, representing himself to be an advance agent of Lord John Sanger's Circus, and said he wanted to make; arrangements for a forthcoming visit of the circus to Malpas. He gave prosecutor a contract to supply the circus with corn, &c. which amounted to between jEll and £ 12^ j and handed him a printed contract form' bearing the name of Sangere, which prosecutor's, daughter filled up on his direction. Prisoner then, mentioned the subject of commission, to which he was entitled upon the order, .and said that at' W hitchurch that day he had received 10s. Prose- cutor replied that he oould not .afford that sum, but offered him 5s. The corn w.as to be delivered on the circus ground on the arrival of the circus on the 18th of October. As prisoner was unable to get lodgings in Malpaa that night, prosecutor accommodated him at his house, -aad prisoner paid for his bed and breakfast and kit rthe following morning. Margaret Gwenllien Heskith, .daughter of prosecutor, and Thomas Mercer, posttofBce clerk, residing at High-stroot, Malpas, 1100 gave evi- dence. Howard Lees, manager to Lord John Sanger and Sons, Ltd., circus proprietors, said prisoner had never to his knowledge been in their employ- ment. The contract form produood was not a genuine one of their firm. The jxirion Levy, whose name was printed on the form, had been in their employment, but died some years ago. P.C. Ellis, stationed at Malpas, r.eoaiyed pri- soner in custody from the Newport borough police on the 13th inst. When charged .with the offence oomplained of he pleaded guilty. This was ';1,11 the evidence, and prisoner was now formally charged and cautioned. In reply he said What I hsve to say I will say-when I leave prison in the proper way." He utWrcda threat that he would "swing for Miss Heskith, -com- plainant's daughter. Superintendent Hicks: "I am prosecuting you, not Miss Hoskith, and I will take care you \ck>n't swing for me; Prisoner was /Committed to the assizes.
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; DISTRICT COUNCILS. I
DISTRICT COUNCILS. I CHESTER RURAL. I ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. I The annual meeting of the Chester Rural Dis- trict Council was held at Forest House, Chester, on Saturday afternoon. The first bufilnesa was to elect a chairman for the ensuing year. Mr. Okell proposed the election of Mr. Rowe Morris to the office, and said Mr. Morris had occupied the position of vice-chairman, and took a very great interest in the work of the Council. (Hear, hear.) Mr. T. Butler seconded, and the election was unanimous. Mr. Maddocks, the retiring chair- man, then vacated the chair, which was taken by Mr. Rowe Morris amid applause. The newly-elected chairman returned his thanks for the honour they had done him. He should try to do his duty in the position. Mr. E. Dean proposed that Mr. T. Butler, who, ha said, wag a very old member, should be vice-chairman for the ensuing year. Mr. Okell seconded, and the motion was unani- mously carried. Mr. Butler said they had nearly taken his breath away. (Laughter.) He would try to do his duty. Mr. Maddocks proposed that the following be re-elected the Sanitary Committee: Messrs. Roberts, Morris, Allen, Cox, Butler, Dean, Smith, J. Taylor, and Parker. The Chairman remarked that this Committee would have important work to carry out during the year. The members were re-elected, with the addition of Mr. T. Williams. It was agreed that the whole Council should again constitute the Finance Committee; while Messrs. Cox, Dean and J. Taylor were appointed the uouncu s represeuMtivee on me Jfarootoal Committee, Mr. Taylor being in the place of Mr. B. C. Roberts, who wished to retire from this I committee. I FLOOKERSBROOK BRIDGE, A letter was received from the Town Clerk of Chester iiitimating that the conference re Flookersbrook Railway Bridge was fixed for Wednesday, the 19th inst., at the Town Hall, and asking that this Council's representatives should be notified.-The clerk (Mr. Turnock) explained that Messrs. Richardson, Cox and Dean were ap- pointed the Rural Council's representatives about two years ago. It was necessary for the Council to make freeh appointments—The Chairman and Messrs. Dean and Cox were ap- pointed on the motion of Mr. Maddocks. THE NEW RATE. t AN EXAMPLE IN ECONOMY. The Clerk submitted his estimate of expendi- ture for the year ending the 31et March, 1906, as follows: -Highways: Manual labour, actually spent last year £ 750. 5s. 4d., estimated expendi- ture for current year £ 750; team labour, actual £ 454. 4s., estimate £ 380; materials, actual £ 1,402. 9s. 6d., estimate £1,500; tradesmen's bills, actual 267. 2a. 10d.. estimate £ 60; salaries, actual £139. 2s., estimate £ 140; instalment and interest, actual £ 38. 4s. Id., estimate JEM; im- proyemeifteL actual £97. 18s. 4dL, estimate JE20. Sanitary: Salaries, actual £ 231, estimate E231; establishment oharges, actual 288. Os. lid., esti- mate ESO; notifications, actual £ 4. 13s. 6d., es- timate £ 5; port sanitary, actual £ 5. 2s. 5d. esti- mate. J65 hospitals, actual JB125, estimate 1125; legal charges, actual £ 40. 5s., estimate £10. The actual receipts during last year amounted to £ 739. 17s. 4d., and for this year he estimated 1£608; leaving a balance of £ 2,736 to be provided for. Last year the sum to be provided for was £ 2,661, and the actual expenditure, after deduct- ing the receipts, ,was £ 2,629. 146. Id. The ussess- able value, ot the district at the present ttme was ;090,838. A penny in the £ produced about £ 378, and a sevenpenny rate produced £ 2,646. As £2,736 was required he thought they might very well issue precepts for 7d. in the JS, the same as last year—4d. the first half-year and 3d. the second. Mr. Dean thought, if possible, the rate should: be redueedi. The, Clerk paid he could not recommend them: to reduce it. as it was necessary to have a work- ing balance in the bank. Mr. B. C. Roberts: Why does the clerk esti- mate fer materials J3100 more than last year? The Clerk said he had put down the figure after consulting with the surveyor. He did not think he had exceeded requirements. Mr. Dean remarked that there was a great ob- jection to the enormous expenditure of public bodies In the county, especially the County Council. If they (the Chester Rural Council) could cut their rate down a penny it would per- haps induce others to bring down their rates. There was no doubt the rates wanted cutting down; the extravagance was enormous, on road- making and everything else. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Okell: I think we ought to get Mr. Dean on the County Council; he might do some good. Mr. Butler: Is there any reason to have a balance in the bank? The Clerk explained the necessity of a balance at the bank, shewing that the overseers could .not collect andi pay their first calls within three months, and if there were no balance the Council would be without funds. Mr. Dean,said nothing was wanted particularly at present. Their roads were twenty-five per cent, better than they were this time last year. Mr. Butler: I do not think there is any neces- sity to have a great balance at the bank. As business men. we know they will not give us -one cent, more than they can help. There is a great pull on the ratepayers at the present time. Our rates at Christleton have gone up by leaps and bound*. If we can levy a sixpenny rate it would be a great relief. Mr. B. C. Roberta pointed out that if, they re- duc-ed the estimate for materials there would be less team labour required. Mr. Dean said there was more grumbling about extravagance oIpublio autnoritieathan ever ithere --was. Mr. Roberts If necessary let us have the roads a bit worse than they were last year, and knock off something. Mr. Maddocks said he would not like to have the roads worse. Mr. Roberts: The worst of it is the people who use the roads do not pay for it. We ought to have the turnpikes back again—("Quite right" and hear, hear)—what with the motor-cars and bicycle traffic there is tc-day. Mr. Dean: They are the fellows who ought co pay. I propose that the new rate bet sixpe.ice in the JB. Mr. Butler seconded. Mr. Okell proposed as an amendment that the rate be e&venpenoe. He did not, he said, believe in cheese-paring and making fools of themselves. The amendment was seconded, and three only voted for it. The original motion was carried by a large majority. On the motion of Mr. B. C. Roberts the esti- mate for materials was rooucoell by L200. SEWAGE SCHEME. I The Oierk «aid he had received a wire from the Local Government Board to tho effect that the public .inquiry into the Bache, Upton and Newton sewage scheme would be held cn the 25th inst. He asked them to authorise him to call in, if necessary, the Council's legal adviser. He was given to understand that there would be two or three solicitors present in opposition to what the Council proposed—The Council seemed to think that their interests would be sufficiently looked after by the clerk, and their case was left in his hands. I HOOLE URBAN. I THE CHAIRMANSHIP. I I I I ine statutory moDiin, ot the llooio Urban IC--c iI was held on Monday night. The newly- elected members signed' the declaration of ac- .ceptance of office. Th.e next business was the election of chairman for the year. Mr. Dob so a had. greit pleasure in proposing the re-election of Mr. W. Williams. He was eure all gentlemeoa around the table would agree with h'im thlv, l in the last two years Mr. Wil- liams had held up the dignity of the Council and had be-n meet patient, extending to all members due consideration. (Hea.r, hear.) No chairman bad done mere for the district. The opening of the new park would ever be remembered as a red"ltt.;t.er day in Hiooie. In that matter Mr. Williams spared neither time nor expense to se- cure success. As a magistrate he had rendered valuable sori-ice. They wanted business mt-n like Mr. Wilkams as permazient magistrates—men who mixed more with the public. The knowledge of such men was of great aSBEttanOOito the bench. Mr..J. T. Ball seconded, expressing the opimion that they could not do better than re-eleot Mr. Williams, especially as they had an exciting time ahead of them. Mr. Einnington had great;, pleasure in support- ing. All. hia said, who had sat under Mr. Wil- liams in the Czunail, ooutd not help admiring his fairineas. (Hear, hear.) There were, as Mr. Ball had said, exciting times ahead, and he agreed lLÐ Jo the advisability of having a man of experience ;at the head of affairs in the Council. In Mr. Williams they had such a man, and they could not improve on the selection. Mr. Dobson put it to the mooting, and it was carried unanimously. Mr. Williams, who was received with an out- burst of apgaiause that further emphasised his popularity, saad he was deeply grateful tc, the members cf the Council for that signal mark of their appreciation and goodSvill. He was the more grateful because the election hajd been unanimous. It would be his earnest desire to shew the gretlteet impartiality and fairness. He did hope that ie ooming year they would ex- ixtri. ence gcod feeling and gcoat fellowship, and be animated with. & desire to do too best they eomld for tho wholA disitrie.f.. i A nnlmise-.) i ?- I NEW N- I Mi", Mealing for tihlis office submitted the name of Mr, J. T. Ball, wjio he said was the sendor member of the Council. Mr. Ball had twice been chairman of the Highways Committee, and it was only justice to givc- him the vimcdiair of the Council. He had been most painstaking in his highway# work. Mr. W,Soi s-econded. feeling sure it wae an honour tlke Osuncil ought to do Mr. Ball, who would cajiy out the duties of the offiae in a thoroughly businesslike way, Mr. Croydon, in supportjng, said Mr. Ball had rendered good service to the district for a num- ber of years. Mr. Pennington asked if Mr. Woollam was willing tô in the vice-chair. For the same reason that they had asked the chairman to continue in hia office, he wovtd an amend- ment that Mr. Wocllam ba re-elecfed. He re- ferred' to the question of amalgamation wi<„h the city, and thought it just as necessary that the vice-chairman should be one acquainted with the work, as ft was in the case of the chair. He had no doubt Mr. Ball weald make a good vice- chairman but as they had re-elected the ehair- man. it w? cdy oourtl ? w-eleot t4 yMe- [ bnrman. Dr. Williams seconded; the amendment. Four voted for the amendment and six (in- cluding Mr. Woollam) for t;¡he original proposi- tion. Mr. Ball was therefore elected. Mr. Ball, who was applauded, said he would do his utmost in the position to which they nad elected him. Mr. Wallaoe took the opportunity of congratu- lating the chairman on his re-election. In Mr. Williams, he said, they had a man of character and a mar;, of ability, and when they had that combination they had an ideal man. khear, hear.) I RECORD OF ATTENDANCES. The Clerk submitted a record of members' attendances. From the 15th April, 1904. to the 15th April, 1905, there had been sixteen meet- ings of the Council, whereat the attendances had been :-W. Williams 16, Ball 14, Croydon 14, Dobson 14. Mealing 12, Phillips 9, Pennington 16, Wallace 15, Walton 15, A. L. Williams (who died in October) 7, Dr. Williams 13, T. Woollam 15. Sanitary and Highways Committee (14 meet- ings) Dr. Williams 12, Ball 11, Mealing 11. Pen- nington 14, Wallace 13, A. L. Williams 5, W. Williams (ex-ofiicio) 14.—The Clerk: It shews a very god average attendance all through. I ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. I The election of committees then took place with the following result:—Finance Committee: Messrs. Croydon, Dobson, Crowder. Walton and Ball. Sanitary and Highways: All the members of the Council other than the members of the Finance Committee. I MR. CROWDER AND MR. MEALING. I Mr. Walton raised tne point as to whether lobe meetings of the oommi tt.e<e1:I should not be held on nights other than those of the Council ec*tLng. Mr. Crowder: Do I understand the Sanitary and Highways Committee meet on the same night as the Council? ine unairmwi: Anas is eo. Mr. Crowder: I think the principle is ex- ceptionally bad' Mr. Mealing (interrupting): I rise to a point of order. We want a resolution. Mr. Crowder: Mr. Mealing, why do you inter- fere. Why don't you mind y-our own business? Mr. Mealing: You address the chair, Mr. Ciowder. Mr. Crowdbr: I am addressing the chair. 1 thnk the principle is bad. In a growing district like this the responsibilities must be great, itud it is not wise for us as a Council to rtush tnce matters forward. I think these committees ought to meiA on separate nights and go caio- fully into expenditure. Mr. Walton said they all ought vo have a chance of attending the committees. Mr. T h omas ra; d if t, Mr. Thomas said if they had unwieldy com- mittees they would get unwieldy arguments arid unweildy work. If they had small sections they would get efficiency. The procedure alrcacj adopted by the Council as to numbers was the best course. He, however, agreed that there should be separate nights for the oommittees to do the work. It was explained that this was really a matter I for the oommittees themselves to arrange, and the business of electing the Parks and Allotment Committees was nrocsedeidi SEWERAGE SCHEME. I The Clerk ftaid Messrs. W. Williams, Woollam, Ball and Dr. Williams were appointed a com- mittee to meet a committee of the Chester Rural District Council with regard to the sewer it was proposed to lay through part of .this Council's district, but the Rural Council had m«t afforded .an opportunity for a conference, on the matter. Now it was inijimated that the Local Government Board would hold a public inquiry on the 25th inst., and it would be well if the chairman, he (the clerk), and the surveyor were to attend. Mr. Crowder: I object. You are dealing now with the wisdom of appointing a committee. Mr. Pennington moved that the committee be re appointed. Mr. Walton seconded, and it, I FLOOKERSBROOK RAILWAY BRIDGE. I me Cærk informed the Council that a confer- ence had been summoned for Wednesday with referccioe to the proposed widening of Flookoisbrook Railway Bridge. Messrs, Croydon,, W. Williams, Ball and Walton were authorised to attend- MR, CROWDER AND THE CLERK. I a.. Adverting to the committee appointed on tho sewerage question, Mr. Crowder now asked the chairman Do you consider you have given this committee authority to. attend this Local Govern- ment inquiry Y The Clerk: They have had that authority long ago. Mr. Crowder: It is a great blunder. I do not know whether I shall be able to propose a reso- lution. Mr. Mealing: It is not on the agenda. Mr. Crowder: It is an important question, and I cannot sit down and allow this sort of thing to go on. (To the clerk): Have you raised any ob- jection To the Rural Council's sewerage scheme? The Clerk: Certainly. Mr. Crowder: I do not think you have. The Chairman here interfered. Mr. Ciowder: I beg your pardon.. 'ri-le Cii, rman: Mr. Crowder, before you go further I must ask you to withdraw that remark. (Hear hear.) Mr. Ciowder: I will withdraw that. I have been given to understand on very high authority this day that this Council raised no objection to the Rural Council's sewerage scheme. The pub- lic notice says the inquiry is being held to inquire into any objections which have been made. If you have raised no objection, why go to the ex- peime of going to the inquiry? The Clerk: I do not think it is necessary to say I more. The Chairman (to Mr. Crowded): We are bound to bo represented there. Mr. Crowder: Nothing of tho kind, sir. The Chairman: Are you going to move any resolution? Mr. Crowder: I can move a resolution if two- thirds of the Council agree it is necessary. (Turn- ing to the members of the Council): I ask you, gentlemen, whether you, with the chairman, will give me power to move a resolution taking away from the committee authority to attend this con- ference. That sewerage scheme may cost you hun- drods of pounds to run the sewer down Lightfoot- et-reet, and for no purpose whatever so far as the ratepayers of Hoole are concerned, The Chairman There is no litigation. Mr. Crowder (to the clerk): Are you going to attend there free of charge, or charge two or three guineas far your services. Tho Clerk: Most likely I should. Mr. Ciowder: Well. I object. I do not think we should pay you two or three guineas for a purpose not of benefit to the raiepayeis of Hoole. The Chairman: It may be necessary. The Clerk said Mr. Crowder was quite welcome to hold his opinion on the matter. The whole question had been threshed out during the last twel ve months by the Council, by correspondence with the Local Government Board, the Corpora- tion and the Rural District Council. It was for matters of negotiation that the committee was formed, to sea if some arrangement might be made between their Council and the Rural Coun- cil to have a sort of combination sewerage. Their own main sewer was not adequate for the present, and oertainly not for the future, and it was a question whether it would not be advisable to have the new sewer made big enough for prospec- tive needs. The Chairman That is so. The Clerk added that the Local Government Board had the facts placed before them, and had sent him an intimation of the inquiry, and ex- pected the Council to be represented. Mr. Crowder: I do not like the clerk's standing up and interrupting me. It looks to me very clear that you had to ask the city authority whether they would allow the Rural Council to negotiate with you in the first instance. The Chairman: Yes. Mr. Crowder: Upon conditions laid down by the Corporation, the Rural District Council is practically debarred from doing anything with you exoopt you accept those terms. Before you go to this inquiry, and before you spend the Hoole ratepayers' money, you ought to make your terms with the Rural District Council. The Chairman The Rural Council have said they are not empowered to negotiate with us, as the inquiry is to be held. We are almost bound to go to the inquiry. Mr. Crowder: I can only say the clerk to the Rural Council has informed me this very day that you have raised no objection, and if you have raised no objection you have no rignt there. Mr. Ball: We have got to look after the interests of the ratepayers. Mr. Crowder (to the chairman): Then might I suggest that you go yourself and one or two mem- bers of the Council. I do not see why we should pay a couple of guineas for the clerk's services. The Chairman: I rather differ from you, be- cause in an important matter like this we should be propertly represented. You are bound to have some better sewerage some day than we have there now. Our idea was to make some terms with the Rural Council, seeing that their sewer is coming into our neighbourhood, to take advan- tage of the opportunity and get a larger sewer As to whether we are in order, I have the greatest confidence in our clerk's advice. I do not think he would represent anything but what was right. We should be properly represented Mr. Crowder: That is the way the money goes. Mr. Pennington: I think we should be repre- sented. According to the notice, the inquiry is to be held to neceive the evidence of persons interested, and we should go whether we object or not. The discussion then ceased. I CHURCH SERVICE. The Rev. i*. Anderson, vicar of All oaints, Hoole, wrote extending a cordial invitation to the Council to attend a service at the church. The Chairman invited the members to accom- pany him to morning service at the church on Sunday, the 30th. I PAST AND PRESENT. The Chairman welcomed the new members, and added that they were sorry to part with such old members as M- r. Phillips and the late Mr. Alfred Williams. He thought the new member:, would represent their constituents well. He hoped they would all extend to the chair the lovalty and sup- port he had been accustomed to, and uphold the dignity and usefulness of the Council, that real good might oome out of their discussions. (Hear' hear,) A vote of thanks to Mr. Woollan for his ser- vices .s.s vice-chaiman closed the meeting. I WIRRAL RURAL. I I ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Wirral Rural Ooun- cil was held on Tuesday at Birkenhead. Mr. S. Ledeom took the chair until the election of a chairman for the year. Mr. Ledsom said the first business was the elec- tion of chairman. Mr. Thomas Davies had been chairman of the Council for upwards of ten years, and had always given general satisfaction. He had always been conciliatory, and he had taken great interest in the duties in connection with the I Council, fto esseotiaf qualifition of a chairman of a Council such as theirs was that he should have a perfect knowledge of the district generally, and Mr. Davies possessed that qualification ful;y. During the ia&t two or three years they had had, large sohe-s of drainage, which had ent.a.iled II large outlays of tens of thousands of pounds. They were still in the midst of it, and large schemes were now before them, and a great amount of money would be .spellt in the next year or two. Mr. Davies had always done his best to keep the general rates as low as possible. He had great pleasure in proposing that Mr. Davies be chairman for the ensuing year. Mr. Price seconded. Mr. H. A. Latham supported. He said he had been vice-chairman, and he had been on many deputations with Mr. Davies. He was very fair between ratepayers and occupiers of land and those from whom they had to purch ase land. He had a broad mind, and they couid not have a better man for the position of chairman. The resolution was carried unanimously. The Chairman, in thanking them, sajd they had done a great deal of work during the last few years with regard to sewerage schemes. They had almost finished one of the largest schemes-—the Fender Valley scheme—ever undertaken by a dis- trict council in England. That had been carried out satisfactorily, and before many weeks were over everytning would be completed. They were compelled to do the work by tho County Council. They were opening up the district for building purposes, He thought it was a great hardship for tenant farmers to bear the large sanitary rates, and he hoped landlords would see their way to pay the sanitary rates, which were for thear benefit. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. W. Burkey, Mr. H. A. Latham was re- elected vice-chairman. As to the election of four representatives on the Hosrutal Board, the Heswail Parish Council asked that a member from Heswall should be ap- pointed, as Heswall was the largest contributing parish. Mrs. Hannay and Messrs. J. R. Turton and H. A. Latham were re-elected. Mr. W. Ledsom was appointed for Heswall in plaoe of the Rev. P. C. Robin, who has retired. I NESTON AND PARKGATE. The first meeting of this Council since the an- nual election took place in the Neston Town Hall on Monday evening. There were present. Mr. J. Pemberion (the late chairman), Col. Lloyd (deputy chairman), Dr. Yeoman, Messrs, P. N. Stone, J. Platt, J. Woodward, J. Johnson, W. Fryer, R. Scott. C. Swift, W. Pritchard, T. Cottrell, J. Percival Gamon (clerk), C. E. Senior (surveyor) and W. Tranter (collector). I ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. ine Clerk, who temporarily presided, called on the Council to elect their chairman for the en- suing year.—Colonel Lloyd rose and expressed his pleas uie at seeing Messrs. Piatt and Johnson re- turned to office again, as the result of the reccait. election. They were also glad to see Mr. Cot- treil, the new member, among them. He was a gentleman who had plenty of time on his hands, and it was in the interest of the ratepayers that he should have been selected to represent them. it was his pleasing duty to propose a new chair- man for the ensuing year, and he trusted that for once they would be of one mind in this matter. He had much pleasure in proposing the re-election of Mr. J. IJ ember ton as cliairman.-The propo- sition,, on being seconded by Mr. Woodwaid and supported by Mr. Pritcha.rd, was carried unani- mously.—Mr. Pemberton, in thanking the mem- bers, said that during the seven yeais he had held the office he had endeavoured to act impartially and, so far as it lay in his power, he would con- tmue to act in this spirit. He was glad to see j the old members, Messrs. Platt and Johnson, re- turned as the return of old members was generally a.n advantage to the ratepayers, as they were familiar with the work of the Council. They were ailso glad to welcome Mr. Cottreil among them. He had been triumphantly returned after several fights, and with his ample leisure would no.Acubt do good work for the ratepayers. (Applause) Mr. Pemberton next. proposed Colonel Lloyd's re-election as vios-chairman, and Mr. Piatt, in complimentary terms., seconded the proposition, which was unanimously carried; as was also Mr. W. Fryer's motion that Col. Lloyd be re-eieoted the Council's representative on the Winal Joint Hospital Board. CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES. STATE OF THE ROADS. T> 1 i. i l l r i 11 mi. ± luii next oruugm iorwara tne ques- tion of oommittees. It has been the custom for the whole of the Council to serve on each com- niltt,-e,Afr. Fryer questioned the wisdom of holding separate committee meetings, when the whole of the business might be transacted at an ordinary Council meeting. It meant going over tho same ground twice.—The Chairman said it was tho custom of the county, and several other members having expressed themselves in favour of retaining the committees, it was decided to con- tinue them as bcioie. Mr. Woodward was the retiring chairman of the Roads Connnittee.—Mr. Scott said this was the most important office in the committees, and he wouid like to see a change. He therefore pio- po&ed Mr. Fryer.—Mr. Pritchard seconded. Mr. Johnson proposed that Mr. Woodward be re-elected.—Mr. Pritchard said Mr. Woodward was a personal friend, but ho had seconded Mr. Scott's proposition owing to the neglected state of Little Neston Ward. He was disappointed in him. and a donkey and foal had been seen to drink from the ruts in the village. (Laughter.) Mr. Fryer, in seconding Mr. Johnson a propo- sition, said if there was any office under the Council that he would covet at that moment it was that of chairman of the Roads Committee, but Mr. Woodward had been one of his colleagues on the Cemetery Committee, and the latter for some reason had not given general satisfaction, and under the circumstances he could not consent to accept the position. The Chairman: It has been proposed; by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Pritchard—— Mr Wood'wa:'d: What has Mr. Pritchard done during all the years he has been on the Council? There has been more done in Little Neston during the last three years than during the twenty years previously. Mr. Fryer: I rise to a point of order. The Chairman put the amendment to thfi meet- ing, and Mr. Woodward was elected., most of the members refraining from voting. lr. Platt remarked that the surveyor ought to take his orders from the members of the Council, and not from the chairman of the Roads Com- mittee. Mr. Woodward suggested that the surveyor should bo asked whom he took his orders from. but the suggestion was not acted upon at the moment. At a later stage Mr. Woodwaid asked the sur- veyor if he (Mr. Woodward) gave him. his orders. The Surveyor: No. Mr. Scott: It is ridiculous to ask a servant such ng the survevor ) or- a question. Did he (addiessing the surveyor) or- der you. to put two loads of cinders on a road that has not been adopted? The Surveyor (emphatically): No! Mr. Pemberton suggested that independent ac- tion might sometimes be necessary in urgent cases. Mr. Platt, the retiring chairman of the Water Committee, was reappointed, on the motion of Mr. Pritchard, seconded by Mr. Fryer. Mr. P, N. Stone was re-elocted to the office of chairman of the Finanoe Committee, Mr. Fryer being the proposer and, Col Lloyd the seconder. Mr. Gill was the retiring chairman of the Health Committee.—The Cnairman, in asking the members to appoint a successor to Mr. Gill. who declined to stand for re-election, spoke of the excellent work which he had done upon the oom- mittee, and the sincere regret they all felt at losing his services.—Mr. John B. Yeoman was afterwards unanimously ejected to the office. I AN UNPOPULAR COMMITTEE. 1 I ?, tho Chairman, remarKmg uiat m? Cemetery Committee was a most important one, and th?i I the Council was lki1!g forward to it as a source of income, propo-ed that Mr. Fryer, the original chairman, should be re-elected, but Mr. Fryer dedincd 'to serve.—Mr. Pritchard. on being pro- posed, also declined, and asked Mr.. Fryer to re- consider his decision, to which the latter replied that the efforts of his previous committee had not given entire satisfaction.—Mr. Scott, proposed by Mr. Fryer, seconded by Col. Lloyd, also de- clined to servo.—Mr. Swift, proposed by Mr. Platt, also declined, while Mr. Cottrell, as an en- tirely new member of the Council. also preferred not to take office.-Mr. Stone facetiously observed that he hoped it would go forth to the public that a large number of members whom they had Mnt up to the Council declined to do their dutv. s,ent tip to t,hc, (,-otincll to do thelr dutv. left. X iucv • uiv 11*D lUCUiMCXO UOi XUV I Mr. Fryer promptly proposed Mr. Piatt, who amid some laughter pkadd the work of the com- mittee for which he was already engaged. Mr. Woodward proposed Mr. Stono but without a.ny better success, and on being pro- posed by Mr. Swift, Mr. Johnson declined the proffered honour with the remark. "I was on the other committee, thank you "-Finally Mr. Fryer, at the personal request of the Chairman, reluc- tantly consented to act as the chairman. With referencd to the expected revenue from the Cemetery, a member remarked that at the parish church old graves were being freely reopened. The Chairman said it was understood, however, that when the Cemetery was opened to the public no more new graves would be opened at the churchyard. AN EMlh/RPRISING BONIFACE. I A letter was read from Mr. Newton, the land- lord of the Farmer's Arms Inn. Leighton, asking permission to erect a sigriboaid on the roadside near the present finger-post at the lane-ends, and offering to pay a yearly acknowledgment.-A letter was qjso read frem Mr. W. Holland, the surveyor of the County Council, stating that in his opinion the privilege ought not to be granted, and nrMi'ncr the onlnfin 1-h. 4-ltn.ra TOn* a able site for such an erection on the land belong- ing to the Farmer's Arms.—It appeared that the Portion of tberoa-d referred to by Air. Newton oelonged to the County Council, and that tho Dlstrict Council could not give consent, even if they wished to do so. TENDERS FOR CARTING. •n.. v icars s ?nu?r lor c&rnng, at /s. per day, was aœepœd. Mr. Vicars has had the ntract for several years, and there was no opposition ?'. this occasion, ( SAFEGUARDING THE RATEPAYERS. I Mr. Prentice applied for a. licence to sell petrol. | —Mr. Fryer rem.arked that it was important that this flitid should be stored in a suitable place. He did not know the premises connected with the present application, and was not referring to them particulaiiy.-Other members considered that due p-aur,ons should 00 observed as to the place Gf storage, and the surveyor was a?ked to report upon the premiws where Mr. Prentioe proposed to store the petrol. THE BUMP OF CAUTION. r AM L_- I rj- I .?? I o f xnr<*» tirms tendered tor tho supply 01 4UU tons of washed slack for the Waterworks, one of the firms quoting for several kinds of coal. As the quality of this kind of fuel varies very much, ftlso its economic properties, it was decided to accent tho offer mabe by two of the firms to sup- ply a sample wagon, and accordingly the sur- veyor was instructed to obtain a. wagon of Staffordshire wash-ed slack from Messrs. Allan, Morns and Crosby, through their local agent, Mr. J. Band, at 8s. 5d. per ton, delivered at the sta- tion, and a sampie wagon from Messrs. Thomas Pai-ry &nd Ga. Mold, delivered at the station for 8s. 4d per ton. After the engineer of the Water- works has reported on these samples, the Council will decide whether its order shall be piac-ed with one of these firms or with the local colliery com- pany, the largest ratepayer in tho district. THE DISTRICT RATE. I Mr. P. N. Stone, chairman of finance, together with Mr. Pembortcxn, made very careful analysis of the estimates for the ensuing year, with a VIe". to keqpmg down the general district rate. Colonel L.oyd said that if a 3s. 8d, ra.te was levied, as had been suggested, there would be a number of passive registers in Neston. The Chairman pointed out that a largo propor- tion of the new rate would bo required to pay instalments on tli,, varioils loans, several of which would be finally paid off in tho course of the year- Mr. Fryer spoke of the approaching heavy county rates, and of the burden that the district would shortly ha.ve to bear in connection wjth the now schools that were about to be eieoted. Colonel Lloyd added that tho rates were going up by ieaps an d bounds. After further discussion, it was decided to make a new district rate for the year of 3s. 2d. in t-he i;, fcho same amount as last year, the first instalment to be Is. Sd. per B, and the second Is. 6d. per J3. By keeping the rate down to this sum the Coun- cil will have very little to spend during the year on improvements. In the course of the discussion Mr. Stone stated the Council's stores ought to have beon taken into account, so as to appear in the estimates for I the coming year, and he again urged _tne claims I of the miMic iibra?y. I HOURS v. MEN AND MILES. Mr. boott. gave formal notice teat at the next meeting of the Council he would ask the sur- veyor how many men were employed by the Council and at what hor1.11" they commenced to work and the mileage of the roads in the dis- trict.—Mr. Soott also asked the surveyor to in- form him at the next meeting what the cost of lowering the hill in Raby-road had been Col. Lloyd said the request was a reasonable one.
ICHESHIRE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
I CHESHIRE EDUCATION COMMITTEE A meeting of the Cheshire Education Com- mittee waa held on Monday at the Crewo Arms Hotel, Crewe, Mr. C. E. Thor-iyeroft presidlng. The attendance included the Revs. Canon J: R. Armitstead, W. H. Binney, and J. Grant Bird; Miss Greg, Mrs. Herman, Dr. D. B. Hewitt, Dr. W. H-cdgsoii, Judge Bradbury, Prof. Gonner, Messrs. R. T. Richardson, G. B. Baker-Wilbra,- ham, Roger Bate, J. J. Evans, A. T. Wright, W. McCracken. R. O. Orton, S. H. San abac h, Jno. Morley, T. Beeley, T. H. Gordon. F. Barlow, W. J. Crcssley, J. Ockleston, and J. Emberton. TEMPERANCE SCIENCE TEACHING. lhe Uirector 01 li.ducat.on (jvir. Jrl. r. Ward) subm-Hi-ed a report as to the interview held by a deputation of the committee with the Board of Education in regard to temperance SLiieaice teach- ing in elementary schools. From the report 8' appeared; that the deputation were reoeived by Lord Londonderry, Sir Wm. Anson, M.P., and Mr. Morant. Ti.e views of the co-nimit," were laid before the Beard by Prcf. Gonner, who drew a ttention to two main points—(1) the circum- stances under which the local education authority had, taken up the subject of temperance lectures in elementary schools; alid (2) the a.n.g they nad in view in doing ee. D-salmg with "'11e manner in which insrz-uction should be g-ven, h-ø urged upon tne B-ard the desirability of making some suggestions as to the methods necessary to meet its requirements, and etUuea that Cneshire did not desire that the subject should be treated on religious grounds, or that the time-table of a school sr.ould be over-crowded, burt that simp statements en a s?entiuc bass shoud be ma<n& He further pointed out that at present it was unnecessary mat such instruc.:iOD snould be gLven by special lecturers, but that such instruction should be introduced into the curriculum of training colleges, so that in future the teacheis ti-?mseives could undertake what was required. He strongly urged that it would be z" I gre? pity for such teaching to be withdrawn from schools. Att-er Dr. Hodgson and tha Rev. J. Grant Bird had spoken in support of Piof. Conner's state- ment, Lord Londonderry agreed with the depu- tation that it was des.rable that instruction in L,his subject of a proper chaj-acter should be g. Hn in schools, and that the Board had no de- sire to place any obstacle in thei way of such teaching. The Board required that trie instruc- tion should be simple and, practicable; they ob- jected lio the introduction of elaborate scnemes of physiological ixwtruciioii, and were of opinion that the teachers of tne schools were the proper persons to give the teaching, and deprecated the idea thtlt they were net able to do so. He finally stated that the Board were endeavouring to frame a syllabus It was further reported that the Board had since writlten stating tnat they were prepared to sanc- tion the syllabus of the Cheshire Education Com- | mittee temporarily, subject to the following criticisms :-1) The BK- still feel liiat the syllabus contains a large number of technical terms which can convey littlfc to the mind~of such children as these lectures will be addressed to. Such phrases as—"Alcohol hardene prcteids, as also does "cannin"-—cam convey no very "valuable impression to the mind of the child. The Board desire to emphasize once more the importance of the use of only the simplest phrases in the giv- ing of such instruction, and. they hope that the use ot suon terms in the syllabus 19 rather for the use of the lecturer than for the instruction- of the children themselves. (2) What is said about food appears mainly intended to lead up to a statement that "Alcohol is not food." The Board are of opinion that this subject might usefully ba more fully treated, and they suggest that it would be desirable to give some warning as to the bad effects of certain kinds of food, e-g-, sweets, pickles, and other stimulating things that children often prefer to wholescme diet. (3) The importance of teaching as to fresh air is so great ithat it shouid' not be made a mene episode in the teaching under this scheme. It should be more fully dealt with. The Board de- sire once more to emphasize- the importance which they attach to such teaching being given by a member cf ithe school staff. At the same time they realise that at the present time there must be some schools in which this is not possible. Dr. Hodgson said he thought the comm l-tee would be satisfied that there seemed to be a satis- factory solution of what had promised to be a very difficult situation. The Board! of Ed Ration met the deputation in a very fair spirit. All the leading officials of the Board were present, andl they had a full and free discussion of the whole situation. They were much indebted lio Prof. Gonner for the able way in which he pre- sented the whole question. The matter might not be finally settled, but it was settled tem- porarily. He moved that the Directcr of Educa- tion be instructed to acknowledge the Board's letter, and to intimate the pleasure of the com- mitter that they had temporarily sanctioned the revised syllabus for temperance lectures sub- mitted by the deputation. The observations of the Board had been duly noted, and effect wculd be given to their wishes. Mr. R. T. Richardson nointed out, that the managers of the school wi th which he was con- nected had appealed to the Board of Education as to whether they were obliged, against their wishes, to admit these lecturers into their 8chcol. He did not know whether that matter was touched, upon at the conference, but they had not yet received an answer from the Board. The Board had clearly stated they were very much in favour of the teachers themselves giv- ing temperance instruction, and not ou tr.der^ The question as to whether the managers were to be compelled to receive into their school lecturers appointed by a teetotal organisation. and not by the local education authority, was not yet settled. Dr. Hodgson replied that the deputation con- vinced the Board that it was impossible for the teachers (to undertake this special teaching. and that it should be imparted by special lecturers. Mr. Richards-en said that, at all events, the question had not been decided, and he hoped they would hurry up the Department for an answer. The motion was carried. TEACHERS' EXTRANEOUS DUTIES. The DircctcT of Education presented a return as to teachers in elementary schools who had performed! duties unconnected with the ordinary work of their schools, and within sohcol hours, and the periods they had been abssnt. from school in ocnnection therewith. The Director added that there were a number of teachers hold- ing the position of assistant overseers who re- ported that they had not been absent during scihool hours in connection with such work. Some discussion arose as to the desirability of teachers undertaking extraneous work, such as that of assistant overseer. Mr. R. T. Richardson pointed out that teachers were only appointed assistant overseers as a public convenience, and Mr. Ward's report had shewn that the imm Knr nl nom m,h ;], that work had interfered with their school duties were very few. Dr. D. B. Hewitt urged that the oommitftee ought to require that t-eachers should not be away from school during school hours upon ex- traneous work. Prof. Gonner did not think that when they fixed teachers' salaries upon a very adequate basis they should allow Ithern to ab- sent themselves from school for the performance of other duties. If they once refused to come to a clear resolution on the subject <they would be open to all sorts cf diffi- culties. Mr. S. H. Sandbach concurred with Prof. Gonner and Dr. Hewitt. The Chairman pointed out that as iong as ex- traneous duties performed by teachers diid not interfere with Itheir school hours the committee could not object. Mr. Hinchsliff said some teachers had held these outside appointments for many yaars, and it was felt that they were the berlt persons to hold them in rural districts. Mr. McNeill thought the committee ought nctr to enoourage dual appointments on the part of teachers. On the moticn of Dr. W. Hodgson, seconded by Professor Gonner, it was resolved that no duties shall be undertaken by any teachers that require their absence during school hours. TEACHERS' SALARIES. MR. RICHARDSON'S COMPLAINT. I The committee adopted tne list of teachers' salar.es as re-arranged and revised according io ? I the resolution adopted at the lasi meeting 01 the committee. T> iw.r. rt. i. rucnardson pointetd out that there was a large number of cases in which the salaries were not according to scale. He also reminded the oommittee thtft no revisioc of the list o* salaries had been made by tnem us ordered by | the County Council. Dr. Hewitt: My committee has considered and report-ed that they could noi reoonnnend any alterations. Prof. Gonner: My committee went through the salaries and made certain alterations. Dr. Hodgson: And the OheSKer committee re- fused to revise their list. It is very late for Mr. Richarson to raise this matter. Mr. Richardson: I was ruled out of order the last time I aJ_empted to raise it. Dr. Hodgson said if Mr. Richardson's com- mittee had ohosen to revise the salaries of their, teachers as the oilier committees had done, there would have been nothing bo oompis.in about. Mr. Roger Bate said he understood that the salaries had in the main been auiomaiicaliy raised. The Director informed the oommitltoo that the total increase of teachers' salaries this year wae I ,t;4,437, CARE OF CHILDREN DURING THE j DINNER HOUR. Mr. R. T. Richardson moved "Tsat the re- spcinsibility for the care of children during tube dinner hour should rest with the teachers, an d that caretakers are not suitable for that purpose. He urged that if they wanted persons other Lan the teachers to look after the children during the dinner hour they would have to appoint per- sons of a d-fferent class from caretakers. This would also involve UIlIWOÜessary expense, be- i cause he did not think the teachers opposed this j suggestion in many eases. Their hours were not ) long, and if the members of each school staff undertook the duty in turn they would not find, it a heavy burden. The teachers had reoeived < an increase in salary of fift-een or fcweaity per cent., and he did not think it was at all unreason- able that this small additicnal duty should be put upon tfoem—a duty which he did not see could be met in any other way. Mr. Hinchsliff h- ped' that in the interests of the teachers the committee would not adopt the motion. If they 4tried to impose this as a duty I upon the teachers he was afraid it would not meet with much sympathy from tried, but if they were simply requested te make what pro- vision fthiey oould for the care of the children, he thought they would be willing to exercise oversight of them during the dinner hour. He moved as an amendment that an appeal be made to teachers throughout the -,coui.4ty that ttey should in the interests of the childlren make some pro-vision for the oversight of them dur-ng the dinner hour. Work like that was much bJiter when done voluntarily. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Richareon agreed to accept this amend- ment. which was carried. I I DR. HODGSON CREATES A "SCENE." In moving the adoption of thi estimates for 1 1. 1. 1 -1 education ior tne year ending iviarcn, lJlj 1Jr. Hodgson said that to administer the Education Act was a costly business. They had been called "extraordinary extravagants" because they had raised the salaries of their teachers. He could hardly imagine what a state the committee would have been in had they not acted according to a SL ale. The teachers wou.d have left them. For higher education the estimated expenditure was £ 77,522, against £ 73,120 for elementary educa- tion £ 214,010—an increase of about £ 15,000. The increase in teachers' salaries for elementary schools was nearly 94,000. Mr. Sandbach thought the estimates excessive, They were spending many thousand pounds more than last year, and he thought they ought to have a little more information respecting their programme. He noticed that they were contemplating going in for luxuries in the way of providing physical drill. lie thought there might be many reasonable reductions, and he moved that the estimates be referred back. Mr. J. Emberton seconded. Judge Bradbury said the discussion did' not seem to be genuine. The speakers were askirlg them not to pay for things they had already de- cided upon. Dr. Hodgson said Mr. Sandbaoh's speech showed that he was jmCt; like a bull in, a china shop, kicking out everywhere and not knowing where. Mr. Sandbach said that was practically accus- ing him of diishonesty, and Dr. Hodgson was very fond of making such accusations. Dr. Hodgson If Mr. Sandbach only knew what he. was talking aJsout Mr. Sandbach: I do know what I am talking about. Dr. Hodgson You do not know what you are talking about or j-cu would not talk like that. Proceeding. Dr. Hodgson said he agreed with Judge Bradbury that the disoussion was not genuine. There was something else behind it explainable from another souro?. Mr. Sandbach said he would not have those things stated. He protested against it. Dr. Hodgson said they could forego Mr. Sand- baoh on the ground of incompetence. (Cries of I "Order.") The Chairman interposed, and said he really thought Dr. Hodgson provoked those things. He hoped he would not get into per&or-alities. Mr. Sandbach said he would not submit to them. Dr. Hodgson was too fond of domineer- ing, and he would not be domineered. The Chairman said those personal matter must be kept out of the discussion. Dr. Hodgson provoked them. Dr. Hodgson said Mr. Sandbach, was allowed to go on. anyway he liked. They ought to have fair play on both sides. The Chairman said he was willing to give fa.ir pla.y. Dr. Hodgson said that did not pre-vent Mr. Sandbach using his expletivee all the while. The estimates were eventually adopted.
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FLINTSHIRE SCHOLARSHIPS. LETTER FROM MR. L. J. ROBERTS. At a public meeting in connection with the Flint County Teachers' Association at Flint on Saturday, the Mayor presiding, a letter from Mr. L. J. Roberts, H.M. Inspector of Schools, was read. Mr. Roberts said that in Flintshire they bad a fairly complete scholarship S- vs-te- but lit admitted of improvement. Under it children had been encouraged to go with scholarships to secondary schools when it would have been better for them to remain in primary school He referred to children of mediocre abilities who, after a too short stay at the secondary school, had a smattering only of subieets which were of no use to them in their work in life. The money spent on them might with far greater ad vantage be devoted to incrM5Îng the value of the scholarships given to the really intellectual and promising children, whose capacity ought to be developed to the utmost. At present each school tended to become a diminutive educa- tional village "Whiteley," and out of its meagre  it  to endeavour to supply the e-dnwtionm needs of its widely differing customers. It wa? to be hoped that the time was corning when each school would have a djistinct character of its own when in one school-in its upper classes at least— linguistic or literary studies ivou;d nreponderate: m another mathematics, and in another science He expressed a hope that every school in Flintshire would soon have a sehnnl HI,™™ o nn1n —' ..t -a. Kl elevating pictures, and in schools above a certain size a school piano. Air E. R. Phillips, of London, a member of the executive of the National Union of Teachers. was the principal speaker at the meeting.
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POLICE AND MOTORISTS. ■ ♦ CAPTURES AT TARVIN. SEQUEL TO THE BUS ACCIDENT. Threo motorists can** before the Eddkbury magistrates on Monday for driving at a dangerous fpeed. The first two, who wore daalt with to- gether, were Isaac Robinson, the voun-er Station-road. Northwich, and Fred Sturgcsa! Ash ton Old-road, Openshaw, who were summoned for driving at a dangerous spoed on April 2nd at Tarvin Mr. W. A. V Churcm. proseotited on behclf of the police-, while. Mr. AV. Henry Todd, so.'ioi-.or, Manchester, defended feturcross. TWO AT A HAUL. Mr. Churton said that on the Sunday in cues- tion, at 6 30 p.m., two. cais passed through T&rviij from the direction. of Chester towards Kehsati. P. S. Brew and P C. Whalley stoppefi them at the bottom of the hill near M::s. Stockton's coaivard. F-orn the pump a.t the. top of the hill to tlie'coaJ- yard was 220 yai ds, end they covered the distance in exactly 25 seconds. That- vorkad out at 18 or 19 miles an hour. The corner at the- pump was a. dangeacus spel. and ho cons:de-red tho epeed un- lesson able. P.S. Biew bore out ties statomsnt. There wera a number of children 011 the footpath.—P.C. WhaJ- ley, Barrow, corroborated. He there west* 20 or 30 people in sight at the lime—Richard Woodcock, Arthur Mayers, Gejqrg-e Herb-en Ikia and Charles Faulkner corroborated. I Mr. Todd said the who!o casa rested OIl vagnia I evidence as to the number of people on the road, and that was not the sort of evidence to convict* upo?). Ile polico ha.,l i- ( he upon. Th? pohoe had refused to count the people, although there were YC few c? th? road. S'turgœs &aid that when he was stopped tber? wc?" only six people on tho road. The police would not count them. He asked the sergeant to got him the name of a. man standing near, and lie refused to do so.—Mr. Todd And he has e.dmit- » fed to-day that he knew the name cf the man at* tho time.—Isaac Robinson corroborated. I Defendants were fined two, guineas and costs each. COLLISION ON A CORNER, rraucos Martin Luther, employee by Messrs. Lawton, Chester, was summoned for driving all a dangerous speed at Tarvin, and with refusing- to stop his motor-car a.t the time of an accident., Mr. W. A. V. Churton prosecuted on behalf erf tho police, while, Mr. F. Bettley-Ccoke defended. Mr. Churton said that on Apr-1 3rd, about 6 pm., the Chester to Tarvin and Kelsall bn.& was returning from Chester loaded with passengers inside and out. It was at Williamson's in Tarvin, wliich was opposite the Red Lion corner, when a motor-car, driven by defendant, came aa-cuad thr> Tarporley turning at a.n excessive speed. It came so quickly that it oould not get around the cor- ner without going into the bus. The right mud- guard of the car struck one of the hore-es, glided; along the horse, and caught the right front wheel. The car finally skidded across the road and went efi to Chester without stopping. The horses took: fright, and the polo ha,ving b ok --n they galloped madly down the hill with the passengers. They were oniy stepped pc -it the bridge at the bottom of the hill. One of the passengers jumped out after the occurrence, iaad really happened. P.S. Brew said tho road was 50 feet wide at "hat point. The bus was standing at the time of I tho accident 17 feet fraill the pa.rr.pet, and 35 feet, frcim the comer. Arthur Richard Lightfoot, driver of the bus. da- scribed the accident in terras which confirmed Mr. C'hurton' B statement. He said there was plenty of room for defendant to have passed. Sarah Anne Largo. Eddisbury corroborated. George Williamson, aged 11, Tarvin, also de- scribed the accident. He was the only one who noted the number of the car.- Hignett said he was standing at the top of the Park-lane. The car passed him at a. speed of between 27 and 30 miiea art hour.—Wm. Kettle also corroborated. Mr. Cooke said that a prosecution couid no* si»coeed on the second charge unless it was shewTi tha.t defendant was aware of the accident His client was not aware that there had been any accident beyond slight damage to the front mud- guard of his oar. As to the first charge, he alleged that the driver of tho bus was the cause of tho- aocadent. He was turning towards the Red Lion, when he saw the car approaching, and then ba turned back agaJn, Defendant gave evidence. He said that if the bus had kept on its course or stood still thera would have been no accident. 'When he sav- the bus heeding for tho Red Lion, he attempted to go round, but the driver made a. feint of changing- his course, with tho result that his mud-guard caught the bus. For furious drivjng defendant was fined £ 4, and for not stopping Cl, w 'th all cots. Mr. Churton, on behalf of the pciiee. expa-essed his indebtedness to the boy Williamson for obtain- ing the num b er of the car.
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