Cheshire Observer

124 YEARS OLD.—The death is announced at the age of 124, of Christian Friederich Biertumpfel proprietor of a country inn near Jena. According to his relatives he was born in 1782, and partici- pated in 1806 in the battle of Auerstad. He was believed to have been Germany's oldest mad, and perhaps one of- the oldest in Europe. His youngest son, who is still alive, is eighty years old, and the youngest grandson forty-nine.

IT IS FOOD JL THAT RESTORES AND MAKES HEALTH POSSIBLE. There aso stomach specialists as well as eye and oar aud other specialists. Ono of these told a young Lady to stop the use of medicine and eat. Grap^-Nuts. She says: "Fur about 12 mouths I suffered severely with gastritis. I was unable to retain much of anything oil my stomach, and consequently was ooanpeiled to give up my occupation I took quantities of medicine, and bad ari idea I was dieting, but I continued to suffer, and soon Lost 15 pounds in weight. I was depressed in spirits and lost interest in everything generally My mind was so affected that it W88 impossible to become iDtøt.ed in even the lightest reading matier. "After suffering for months I decided to go to a stomach specialist. lie put me an Grape- Nuts and my health began to improve immedi- ately It was the keynote of a new life. I found that I had eating too much star;-hy food, which I did not digest, and ÜiM, the oereals which I had tried had been too heavy. I soon proved t-liat it is not the quantity of food that one eaits, but the quality. "In a few weeks I was able to go back tn ruy old business of doing clerical work. I hava con- tinued to eat Grape Nuts for both the morning and evening meal. I waks in thP morning xvith & dear mind aud feel rette d. I am well and happy again IInd awe it to G" N-ame given by Grape-Nuts Co., 66. Shoe Lane, E.C. There is a recipo book in eaoh package of Grape-Nuts that will interest tie houses keeper. A little oroam or milk with the ready cooked Grape-Nuts makes a most delicious breakfast or ltmcix dish far the summer or wrote* i

FOOTBALL NOTES. f According to the calendar cricket gives wa.y to football to-day. The summer game has now Concluded its reign and a new era. opens before the popular winter pastime. Chester mako their debut of the season on thie Whipoord-lane ground, when they will cntertafin their old Nantwich. under the auspices of the COMBINATION. ??houg?h they have not yet moved on to 4T new ground the Chester Club have at le this merit that they are weM advanced in t1T aTf?ang?m?nts for pI&r8. A praetice  t-k p]? on the oH Whipcord-lane an- el()Oure m Saturday, when the p?obaMo first t'&rn we-Te pitted a?&met anotbm strong te?o. ay rose to & much higher s?MM?rd thaji is '??''y the (.?ee in such g?m?o, and te speo- tatom who wcre fairly numerous, were re- Wur,i;a by some oapiw fooball The foU?w- ing were the tea-ms:—Green: Barber (Witton Albion), Coofter (Chester) Mid J. Jones (Rhyl), R. Jones rLstell?),- F. trang',er (Brgn United), ar Ganey (Chester); H. Williams (Broughton United), E. Lees (Northwtch Vic- toria), Walker (Hoole), Wallace Jones (Chester) and R. Riding (Helsbyl. Stripes: E. Coventry (Chester); H. Snelson (an Army player) and Webb (Witton); Granger (Broughton United), Evans (Chester) and Delmy (Chester); Tmas (Cheste-r), Goode (Iloole), Kelly (Liverpool), C. Morris (Chester Y.M.C.A.) and Soliofiebd (Mouldaworth, and formerly Norfchwich Vic- toria). With sun and wind in their favour the Stripes were predominant during the fimt half, and Morris was conspicuous in several dangerous rushes. The defence was, however, excellent, and pr-eserved the goal intact. Immediately on resuming Morris broke away and scored, while the Greens equalised straight from the kliok- off. The ball was sent in by Williams, Scho- field centred, and Lees shot through. The per- sistence of the Stripes was rewarded later by a second goal by Morris, and the Greens were defeated by 2—1. Excellent form was shewn by the new men. Williams, although laoking in height, gave a good account of himself, and he was well sup- ported by Lees, this wing baing the best on the field. Both centre-forwards were disappoint- ing, Walker especially failing to hold his wings in touch, and shooting badly. Magnificent form was shewn by Wallace Jones and Riding, soum of the latter's oblique centres remanding one of the best days of Lipsham. Schofield's recommendation lies in the fact that he is tall, the other wing men being short. LIe proved himself speedy, and he had an accurate know- lodge of the locality of the goals. Morris, who will no doubt develop into a first-rate exponent of the game, was very much in earnest and controlle d the ball admirably. Delany was the best of the remainder and has certainly never played better. Evan, who smiles so generously that it is a pleasure to bo beaten by hii-m, shewed that he had lost none of his skill or his habit of being everywhere at once. Profiting by their experience, the committee have decided to put Sfchofield in Ehe first team. They will also keep in touch with Webb, Morris, Ridmg, Goode aDd Coventry. Wo do hope that now the club have a capable eleven the committee will not weaken their prospects by an inadequate reserve. This has been a fault season after season, and the present is the time to profit by past mistakes. Not the least re- semblance of sport to war is that no first line of attack or defence can be effective unless it has a powerful reserve to repair the weaknesses a. they occur. No football team oan cxpect to go throng-h a strenuous season without some casualties, and the Chester Club are worthy of something better than the farce of a third-rate main s endeavouring to replace a sick member of the team. Nothing is more annoying than to find a team paralysed on the day of an im- portant cup competition became Y crack for- ward has fallen ill. A reserve of capable players is the best practical insurance of a good sea- son. A mooting in connection with the iauenhall Road Football Club was hold at the Aiderewy Arms Hotel on Monday, when the offioors wero appointed for the ooming season. The abeonoo of eomo of the tried players waa regretted, and it is hoped that t.hey will work eneirgetioally on behalf of the olub. Iho Chester and District League promises to have another successful sios&ctix. Several new olubs have been admitted, and both leagues arc d aild both leagues are at full stoength. The firxfc divis.:on will be com- it will t)" 0(>n, posed of the fol lowing ou be: -Kiileyard,, Works, Queesn s Ferry, Conrtah's Quay Twenty, Ruthin Road, Wi^xharn, Rosse<tfc, Edw.mere Port Vic- toria. Hoole, Hoteby Reserve a,nd Hihtown Institute; whilo -the second division will in- clude Seal and Albion, Oiefrter Depot, Ssi'taiov, "K" Company, Chester Albion. Chester St. Oswalds, Chester Rovers, ICekall, Buckley Rangers, St. Werburgh's, Mold J unction, Sandy- croft Artillery, Shot;ton Swifts and Conrtah's Quay Victoria. The Great Western Looos had entered, but have withdrawn, and their fixtures will bo cancelled. M A mooting of poisons interested iu local foot- ball took place at the Mold Town IIa 11 on Mon- day evening, when Mr. J., B. Marston presided over a large at.etnda.noo, the workiup-class ele- ment being largely represented. It was una,ni- mously decided to form a now ciub to be desig- nated "Mold Town." It was also rwsolved to offer B10 for the use of a portion of the recrea- tion ground for the coming season, an offer which was subsequentlv accepted. The follow- ing were appointed to form the executive oom- I inittoe, with Mr. J. B. Marston i& cliairrnati:- Messrs. James McGregor, H. North, Josiah Simons, W. Meredith, Chas. Parkinson, R. W. Roberto. M. Hopkiiis, D. A. Roberts and J. Bell. Further arrangements for the ensuing season wero referned to the committee. FIXTURES. The KtHwvin? matches will be playœ t"ay (Saturday) an t.h? ground of the Grat-namcd club:- I COMBINATION. Chester v. Nantwich CHESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. First Division. Con nail's Qiray v. Ka leyards Qneon's Ffrry v. Hightown Ellesmere Port v. Hoole Second Division. Chester St. Oswald's' v. Seal and Albion Mold Junction v. Sstltney Chester Rovers v. Chester Albion Sh. Werburgh's v. Buckley Rangers

AGRICULTURE. AGRICLTURE. I THE HARVEST OUTLOOK. I The gale of Saturday, which lasted with con" siderable violence throughout the day, seemed to come as a wind-up to the previous inclement weather, which many folk thought indicated a break-up of the summer. Since, then, however, a goodly week's work has been possible at h:r vesting, and by the time these lines are in the hands of the readers not much grain will remain on the fields, and the stubbles will have been appropriately cleared ready for the "feast of St. Partridge." The crops were much laid previously to the storm referred to, but the latter completed the process by blowing down and in a great measure scattering the sheaves. But being well dried by the superb sunshine since experienced, little injury resulted and the crops of grain for the most part have been led and ricked in prime condition. The heavy long straw oat crops had become twisted and tangled through tho wind and weight of corn, worse perhaps than during the many seasons since the self-binders have come into general usa. The grain, however, is "plump," and though the storms had beaten the crops about considerably, there is said to be little corn on the ground. The cutting of the orop is about completed in Cheshire. The eavae remark applies to barley, though not so uxuoh value is attached to this crop locally now as some thirty years ago, when there wore more breweries in the neighbourhood and greater competition for good malting samples. Aocordiag to present appearances, there will be a good average yield of all cereals. Grass and roots are doing well, all the latter perhaps except potatoes, which are likely to be disappointing in yield, Hot only on account of disease, which is spread" ing, but the Later kinds were crippled in growth through the drought on the lighter soils at a. critical time, when the roots should have thrown off the young tubers. It is, however, too early perhaps to say more on this subject, as so much depends on the weather during the next few weeks, combined with temperature and the sub- soil, where the orops are growing. From re- ports it appears that the rainfall was more general in the north than in the lower half of the kingdom, while the temperature, except for the parsing heat wave, has been low for ti e month, and aftermaths and other green crops on the whole are not promising so well as could be desiried, in view of saving the winter food- stuffs. Indeed complaints are already to hand of deficiency in the rainfall affecting Denbighshire, and other districts of North Wales; while it is reported that in the London district the aggregate for the last three months has been not much more than half the average. Farmers in the eastern counties have suffered greatly from the effects of the recent storms. In parts of Huntingdonshire and North Cambridge- shire the daanage is approximately ostim-ated at betwean B30,000 and JMO.OOO, and an organised appeal is being mado for .u?is?moe on behalf of the distressed fanncra, to many of whom, the BJ??A?er Ulm îJeOiaJly, tho et?soc spelia ruin. Tho prize subodules in connection with the f(Y;71= fat ca.tU? &how Bing Joy Ha.ll, Birmingham, a?? new on issue. The eXhibi:tiOn.1 will be commenced on December 1st, and tho li?t of prises covers much the same ?U,im m in for- mer 3,oalr, including the EMngton. "Daily Post," Thodey, Webb, Hotel and oupa, Cooper's challenge cup, the customary awards of J615, £ 10. and £ 5, and breed cham- pionship prizes of £ 50; the customary awards for roots, grain a.nd potatoes, &nd no fewer than 359 classes for poultry aild pigeons are pro- vided. 13»fcrie« aro reoeived for implements up I till October 30th, and stock entries until Nov. let, by Mr. W. H. Lythall, tho sec;etarv. THE SWINE FEVER OUTBREAK. I All tho IHg markets in South Lincolnshire, includhig Sp?tding?, Hotbcch, Long Sutton, Crow land, l?ou.n?t?B and Boston, have bc?en closed for an inttcSmtc p&riod, owing to the pucvalenoo of swine fever in the administrative oounty of Holland. The effect. of this, it is stated, will be to paralyse the pig trade, which is a very important one in South Lincolnshire. At HoJbech a farmer narn-ed Caudwoll has been summoned for having 68 pigs affected with swino fever and failing to report tho disease. I An inspector stated that there wero 136 pigs affected on defendant's farm, and the wlwlo of tho swine on the premises, numbering 350, were I slaughtered to stamp out the disease. The de- fence was that the disease was not recognised j as swine fever. Defendant was fined Co-.os aud costs only, or a shilling per pig. the court I accepting the plea of ignorance. SHEEP SALES AND EXPORTS. Sheep breeoers have every reason to be satis- tied with prices ma.de during the present season. In addition to many succful les reco;ded re- oemtly it may be noted that at Mr. Robe it Fisher's sale of Lincoln sheep as high as 150gs. was realised, and the very good average of £ 42 12s. was made. Mr. Dixon's rams averaged £ 23 4s. 3d., the top figure being 115gs., the owes averag-ing £ 6. 9s. 6d. c-aoh, and tho top price 13gs., the demand for South America being seemingly unabated. Then again, figures prove that during the laost .throe years the demand for Shiopfehires has more than doubled. No fewer than 1,600 animals of this breed have already heen exported this year, over 900 of which have gona to North Ain??,r' a, 400 to South America, and slightly allder 200 to Australia. These figures compare most favourably with the three previous years, v'!z. 1905, 1,032; 1904, 703; and 1903, 788. At Dunsmore prices ranged up to 70gs.

I LAND TENURE BILL. A I A MENACE TO T AGRICULTURE. Tho Marquis of Londonderry presided over the annual show of his tenants at Wynyard Park, Stockton-on-Tees, on Saturday, and congratu- lated the fai-in-ers on a harvest abovo the aver- age. He advised them to bieed only the best stock if t-bcy were to counteract the depression in other branches of their industry. He depre- cated legislat.ion in tho shape of the Land Tenure Bill, which would endanger the friendly relations between the occupiers and the UWJWlS of land. It would be absolutely injurious, not only to tho owner, who would be deprived of the benefits which accrued to him by the px- penditure of a part of his income in improving his property, but more so to the occupier, who would have to borrow the money to effect his own improvements.

CARLISLE SHEEP AND LAMB SALES.— The supplies of lambs, which were the principal features of the great Carlisle fair on Saturday, were not quite 00 large as in some torn MM- years. Messrs. HMarrison had about 15,000 to 16,000 of all classes at their mart, and Messrs. Flether- ington from 5,000 to 6.000. There was a large attendance, and business in sympathy with other markets in the country i-eventlv was done. The show of Irish store cattle was the smallest teen for a number of years. ADULTERATED AND COLOURED MILK. —At Stratford, on Saturday, Charles Back, a nililk carrier, of Markfield-road, Tottenham, was otten l ian-L,. was summoned for selling separated milk containing 12 per oent. of added water. On the morning of July 15 Mr. D. G. MaoKirdy, inspector under the Food and Drugs Act, met t.ho defendant at Billet-lane, Wa-M?&mstow, and purchoÙ a. pint 0( separated milk from him. Tha milk was subsequently analysed, and it was than found not only to contain 12 per oellt. of added water, but to havo been artificially coloured to give it a, rieh appearance. Mr. MacKirdy stated that a large quantity of the milk was brought into the district, not necessarily for sa1-e. hut for adulteration. In many oases the milk wes pur- chased by the dealer at a Id. or 2d. per gallon, and sold at 8d. per gallon. The defendant was fined 40s. and 14s. 6d., or one month.—Arthur Lame, of Scales-road, Tottenham, was sum- moned for selling separated, milk containing 35 per cent. of added water. The defendant, who failed to appear, was fined 40s. and 14s. 6d. ooete, or one month. I

ODDFELLOWS SAVINGS BANK.-The J Bolton Unity of Oddfellows decided on Friday to establish a savings bank business in connection with its lodgea The mover of the resolution authorising this stated that it had been foroed upon friendly societies by the com- petition of deposit societies.

LOCAL FLOWER SHOWS. I I A I HESWALL. I The fifteenth annual fruit and flower show was held at Heswall on Saturday, in a large marquee which had been erected as usual in the field at tho base of School Hill, kindly placed at the disposal of the committee by Mr. Thomas Brockiebank, D.L. In the morning a gale of wiind which was blowing Tendered the task of arranging the exhibition most difficult, and a number of sturdy young men were for several hours constantly ooc-upied in keeping the huge tent, wSioh evinced a tendency to emulate that balloon which suddenly departed from the Shrewsbury show last week, securely fastened down. Fortunately, as the day wore on, the wind abated, with the result that the attendance was fairly good. Numerically the exhibits were largely in advance of any previous year, and while many of the exhibits, especially the epergnes and other floral devices bore aigns of the buffeting which they had received by the merciless wind, still on the whole the quality of the products displayed was quite as good as at any previous show, and the com- petition was so keen that the judges (Mr. J. j Skirne, gardener to the New Brighton Tower Company, and Mr. J. Brodie, of Hooton) in some instances had a very difficult task in making the awards. In the flower classes per- haps the most pleasing feature was an epergne of varied tinted salpoglosis, which deservedly gained a first prize. Dahlias, usually a strong class at this show, were scarcely up to the standard, but carnations and sweet pe&a were remarkably good. while roses were not so pro- minent as one might have expected. Some grouped plants exhibited by Mr. W. H. New- brook, not for compe-tibion, presented a very pleasing aspect, and lent an eloganoa to the show which did not fail to be appreciated, and for this Mr. Newbrook was awarded a certificate of merit. Of the vegetables special mention must be made of the potatoes, both the round and kidney varieties. There were also some good exhibitions of peas and beans, while the onions and carrots and parsnips were very good, and the same might be said of the turnips. Cabbages and cauliflowers were good and vege- table marrows rather above the average. In the fruit sections were some excellent speci- mens of peaches, and apples and pears were both capital. Throughout the day the splendid grounds and gardens surrounding The Roscote, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Brocklebank, were thrown open to the public, large numbers of whom gladly and gratefully availed themselves of the privilege of rambling through them. In the evening the Heswall Brass Band was in attend- ance, and dancing was indulged in 011 the green. The following is the list of awards:- SKUXAUJN A (UUTTAGERS CLASSES). I Two cucumbers: 1, G. Fairclough; 2, R. Smith; 3, T. Peacock. Two cauliflowers: 1, T. Peacock; 2, F. Carr; 3, H. Rutter. Two vegetable marrows: 1, G. Williams; 2, T. Peacock; 3, E. Davies. Two heads of celery: 1, R. Smith; 2, W. Cot-troll; 3, E. Davies. Eight white round potatoes: 1, W. Maylor; 2, F. Carr; 3, G. Fairclough. Bight coloured round potatoes: 1, J. Caldow; 2, G. Fair- clough 3, F. Carr. Eight white kidney pota- toes: 1, G. Fairclough; 2, T. Peacock; 3, F. Carr. Eight coloured kidney potatoes: 1, J. Caldow; 2, W. Edge; 3, F. Carr. Six onions: 1, W. CottfTI; 2, W. Maylor; 3, J. Caldow. Bight eschalots: 1, R. Smith; 2, F. Carr; 3, T. Peacock. Twelve pods scaT 1 et run- ners 1, D. Sillitoe; 2, J. Caldow; 3, W. May- lor. Twelve pods peas: 1, G. Faarolough; 2, W. Cottrell; 3, T. Peacock. Twelve pods French beans: 1, T. Barlow; 2, G. Fairclough; 3, T. Rutter. Twelve pods broad beans: 1, T. Rutter; 2, J. C4Mow; 3, T. Pea?cck. Six parsnip: 1, J. Caldow; 2, E. Davies; 3, F. Carr. Six sticks rhubarb: 1, J. Caldow; 2, T. Rutter; 3, R. Smith. Three heads lettuce 1, H. Rutter; 2, R. Smiith 3, E. Davies^ Two gTeen cabbage; 1. T. Peacock; 2, J. Caldow; 3, W. Cottrell. Two red cabbage: 1, J. Cal- dow 2, W. Cottrell; 3, H. Rutter. Six beet- root: 1, W. Maylor; 2, H. Rutter; 3, W. Cottrell. Six carrots: 1, F. Carr; 2, T. Pea- cock 3, D. Sillitoe. Collection of vegetables (four distinct kinds): 1, F. Carr; 2, J. Caldow; 3, W. Cottrell..Six dessert apples: 1, R. Smith; 2, W. Maylor; 3, T. Rutter. Six cook- illg apples 1, T. Barlow; 2, R. Smith; 3, D. Silitoe. Fuchsia (window grown) 1, E. Davies; 2, F. Carr; 3, R. Smith. Fern, in pot: 1, T. Rutter; 2. R. Smith; 3, W. Maylor. Three plants, in pots (any variety): 1. T. Pea- cock 2, R. Smith. Geranium: 1, A. Fleming; 2, R. Smith 3, T. Peacock. Fuchsia., in pot.; 1. A. Fleming; 2, F. Carr; 3, T. Peacock, Tb¡'pe spikes glad:oli: 1. T. Peacock; 2, D. Sillitoe; 3, W. Maylor. Four double dahlias: 1, F. Carr; 2, R. Smith; 3, T. Peacock. Four astern: 1, E. Davies; 2, T. Rutter; 3, A. [ i'leming.,l<our spikes stock: 1, T. Rutter; 2; W. Maylor; 3, T. Peacock. Six varieties sweet peas: 1, T. Peacock; 2, F. Carr; 3, T. Bar- low. Throe cut roses: 1, R. Smith; 2, T. Rutter; 3, F. Carr. Cut flowers (six varieties) 1, E. Davies; 2, T. Peacock; 3, R. Smith. Cut lfowers (three varieties) 1, R. Smith 2, F. Carr; 3, T. Rutter. Hand bouquet: 1. W. i Cottrcll; 2, T. Peacock; 3, E. Davies. Window plant, in pot: 1, A. Fleming; 2. It Smith; 3, E. Davies. Carnation* or picotees (six va.rie- ties): 1, D. Sillitoe; 2, R. Smith; 3, F. Cur Four varieties annuals: 1, T. Peacook; 2, W. Maylor; 3, R. Smith. OPEN CLASSES. jfour kmds ha.dy fruit; 1, MIB. T. Rathbone 2, Mrs. W. Laird; 3, T. Brockiebank. Collc- tion fruit (four kinds): 1, Mis. T. Rathbone 2, T. Brockiebank. Six dessert apples: 1, Leadley Brown; 2, J. Clarke; 3, Mrs. W. Laird. Six cooking apples: 1, Mrs. W. Laird; 2, J. Broster; 3, T. Brockiebank. Six dessert pears: 1, T. E. Totty; 2. Leadley Brown; 3 Rev. T. H. May. Six plums: 1, T. Brockle- biink; 2, J. Broster; 3, Rev. T. H. May. Six sticks rhubarb: 1, Mrs. E. P. Smith; 2, T. Brockiebank. Collection vegetables (eight kinds) 1. T. Brockiebank; 2, Mrs. E. P. Smith; 3, Mrs. T. Rathbone. Two cucumbers: 1, J. Clarke; 2, T. Brockiebank; 3, Mrs. E. P. Smith. Two cauliflowers: 1, J. Clarke; 2, T. Brockiebank; 3, Mrs. E. P. Smiith. Two vege- table marrows: 1, Mrs. T. Rathbone; 2, T. Brockiebank; 3. Mrs. W. Laird. Twelve es- chalots: 1, T. Brockiebank; 2, R. Smith; 3, Mrs E. P. Smith. Twelve pods scarlet run- ners: 1, Mrs. T. Rathbone; 2, Mrs. E. P. Smith; 3, F. E. T. Briscoe. Twenty-four pods peas: 1, JÆadcy Brown; 2, Mrs. W. Laird; 3. T. Brocklebank. Twenty-four pods French beans: 1. Mrs. T. Rathbone; 2. T. W. Baker; 3, Rev. T. H. May. Twelve pods broad beans: 1, Mrs. T. Rathbone; 2, Mrs. E. P. Smith; 3, J. Clarke. Eight tomatoes 1, T. Brockiebank 2, Mrs. W. Laird; 3.-Mrs. E. P. Smith. Three heads celery: 1, T. Brockiebank; 2 Mrs E P. Smith; 3, T. W. Baker. Twelve white round potatoes: 1, T. Brockiebank; 2, Le >diev Brown; 3. G. Fauielough. Twelve coloured round potatoes: 1, Mrs. T. Rathbone 2, Lcad- ley Brown; 3, J. Clark,. Twelve white kidney p tatoes: 1, Leadley Brown; 2, T. Brockie- bank; 3, Alm. T. Rathbone. Twelve coloured kidney potatoes: 1, Leadley Brown; 2, Mrs. E. P. Smith; 3, Mrs. T. Rathbone. Eig-ht onions: 1, Mrs. W. Laird; 2, F. E. T. Briscoe; 3. T. Brockiebank. Six leeks: 1, T. Brockle- bank; 2, Mrs. E. P. Smith. Two green cab- bages: 1, Mrs. W. Laird; 2, Mrs. T. Rathbone; 3, T. Brockiebank. Two red cabbages: 1, Mrs. W. Laird; 2. Mrs. E. P. Smith. Six carrots: 1. T. Brockiebank; 2, Mrs. W. Laird; 3. Leadley Brown. Six parsnips: 1, Mis. E. P. Smith; 2, J. Clarke; 3, T. Brockiebank. Six turnips: 1, Mrs. Rathbone; 2. F. E. T. Briscoe; 3, M'rs. E. P. Smith. Six swedes: 1, C. Reddy; 2, T. E. Totty. Six mangolds (globe): 1, C. Reddy. Six beetroots: 1, Mrs. W. Laird; 2, Mrs. E. P. Smith; 3, T. BroeJcle- bank. Twelve varieties cut flowers: 1, Leadley Brown; 2, T. Brocklebank; 3, Mm. W. Laird. Six roses (distinct): 1, T. Brockiebank; 2, F. E. T. Briscoe; 3, J. Clarke. Sweet peas (six varieties)": 1, Mrs. E. P. Smith; 2, Mrs. W. Laird. Six hollyhocks: 1, Leadley Drown; 2, MrJj. W. Laird; 3, T. Brockiebank. Six double dahlias: 1, J. Birch; 2, Mrs. E. P. Smith; 3, J. Clarke. Six cactus dahlias: 1, J. Clarke; 2, J. Biroh; 3, Mrs. E. P. Smith. Six pom- pom dahlias: 1, T. Brockiebank; 2, Leadley Brown; 3, J. Clarke. Carnations or picotees: 1, W. V. Grainger; 2, J. Birch 3, T. Brockiebank. Six asters (distinct): 1, J. Clarice; 2, F. E. T. Briscoe; 3, Mrs. W. Laird. Hand bouquet: 1, T. Brockiebank; 2, Mrs. E. P. Smith; 3, Leadky Brown. Wild flowers (adults) 1, Harold Tarbuok; 2, Mru. E. Davies; 3, T. W. Peacock. Wild flowers (children): 1, Edith Caldow; 2, Fiances Pea- cock; 3, Edith Carr. Wild flowers (prettiest bunch): 1, Miss M. Peacock; 2, Miss Annie Tarbuck; 3, Jack Rutter. Group plants: 1, Mrs. E. P. Smith; 2, T. Brockiebank. Three ferns: 1, T. Brockiebank; 2, Mrs. E. P. Smith. Greenhouse fern: 1, T. Brocklebamk; 2, J. Clarke; 3, Mrs. E. P. Smith. Three plants, in pots (foliage): 1, T. Brockiebank; 2, MM. E. P. Smith. Three plants, in pots (bloom): 1, T. Brockiebank; 2, Mm E. P. Smith. An epergne: 1, J. Clarke; 2, Leadiey Brown; 3, J. Birch. Six gladioli: 1, T. Brockiebank; 2, Mrs. W. Laird; 3, Mrs. E. P. Smith. Six bunches annuals (distinct): 1, Leadley Brown; 2, T. Brocklebank; 3, J. Clarke. Table de- corations 1, Mrs. E. Davies; 2, Miss Florence Smith; 3, Mrs. J. Clarke. The prizes will be distributed on Friday I evening at the schools. ELLESMERE PORT. The annual exhibition of fruit, flowers, vege- tables, butter, ebo., of the Ellesmere Port, Whitby and District Horticultural Society was held under favourable conditions on Saturday, in a field adjoining the railway sfcaifckwi. Ever since the inaiiguration of the society thirty-two years ago, tho show has aroused the keenest local interest, and the good work it do-cs was evidenced by the exoellent exhibits on Satur- day. Early in the morning the weather was very threatening, a stormy wind blowing up the Mersey channel. Great difficulty was ex- perienced in keeping the tents above ground, but as the morning wore on the wind dropped somewhat, and the rest of the day was beauti- fully fine. As in the county generally, so in the E lies mere. Port district, horticulture has suffered through the dry season, and the late frosts. It was not surprising, therefore, to find that the exhibits were fewer than in previous years. Despite the drawbacks, the cultivators had grown some excellent vegetables and flowers, which were well up to the average standard. The fruit section had suffered most, plums especially being scarce and iafel-jor to those usually shewn Apples, on the other hand, appear to be plentiful in the district, and the classes were well filled with an excellent array of fruit. Unfortunately for the cottagers, the growing industrial demands of the district re- quire much of the land for building pu 1 poses, and there is not the scope at present that there was years ago for the cultivation of vegetables and flowers. The doorcase in the number of exhibits was marked, but the horticulture shewn reflected great credit on the cottagers. Vege- tables appeared to have received most attention. Flowers were also of good quality, asters and stocks deserving special mention. Plants like- wise. were well up to tho usual standard, ferns being especially prominent.. The collections of plants proved a great attraction, some very fine groups of varied assortments being shown. The first prize winner for the bouquets, Mr. Foxall, of Whitby Heath, had very effectively ar- ranged gypsaphillia., month ret: a, heli-anthus, noses and gioire de-dijon. At the majority of local shows sweet peas have been numerous, but at this exhibition there were only two eadiibits. These, however, were of excellent quality and well deserving of the awards. Usually a pro- minent feature of the show has been the exhibi- tion of flow-era and plants from the gardens of Mrs. Park-Yates, of Ineo HaU, but. this year, owing to a misunderstanding with the railway at this exhildion there were only two entries. An artistic effect was lent to the tent, by the 00J lection of plants from the gardens of Mr. Birkenhead GLegg. of Backford Hail, per Mr. Ford. It oocupicd a prominent position, and was composed of oattleya, oiispa, maidenhair fern, pandanivs, palms, caladiuma, colcus end eulali a.. One of the principal attractions of the show was a brass band contest for four prizes of £8, £ 4, B2 and £ 1 respectively. Thene were two test, pieces, "Dinorah" and "Satan ell a." The followi ng bands competed:—Parr's Temper- ance (conductor, Mr. J. A. Greenwood), Bolton Victoria (Mr. Herbert. Bennett), Ellesmere Port Public (Mr. W. Johnson), Penketh Tannery (Mr. J. H. Haiper), Liverpool Excelsior (Mr. J. A. Greenwood). Piatt's Bridge (Mr. A. Woodcock), Marsh-side Tomp-erance (Mr, William Wright), Trail me ro Gleam (Mr. J. A. GTxv-tiwood), Bir- kenhead Borough. (Mr. J. G. Dobbing). Tho adjudicator (Mr. J. Partington, Bolton) awarded the prizes as follows:—1, Parr's Temperance; I 2, Tranmere Gleam; 3, Liverpool Excelsior; 4, Piatt's Bridge, TOOT" was also a quick step Plat;s I l i- i d.? contest for two prizes of £ 1. lB. and 10s. 6d. The premier prize fell to Parr's Temperance, second honours being gained by the Liverpool ExcoVior. During the day a variety entertainment, ar- ranged by Mr. W.. James, attracted considerable' attention. Tliene was also the usual round of hobby horses, etc. The horticultural judges were Mr. Ford (Backford HaJl), Mr. Hardy (luce Hall), Air. Ritchie (Barrowmoie Hall). Mr. Wakefield (Plas Newton Hall); whilo Mr. Gray, of Bronv borough, judged the honey, eggs a.nd butter. The seoietarial duties were disc-harged by Mr. Thos. Tutton, while the d-utif-i, d lion, treasurer were in the capable hands of Mr. Duroergue. The following is tho PRIZE LIST. I FARMERS' SECTION I Vegetables.-Kidney and round potatoes: 1, F. S. Lindsay; 2. S. Junes; 3, J. K. Chris- topheison. Potatoes: 1, F. S. Lindsay; 2. S. Jones; 3, J. Guy. Cauliflowers: 1, S. Jones; 2, J. Rose. Cabbage: 1, J. Rose; 2, F. S. Lind- say. Red cabbage: 1. F. S. Lindsay; 2, Wors- ley. Savoy cabbage: 1, S. Jones; 2, F. S. Lindsay Peas: 1, r. Hatfield; 2, S. Jcwies. Beans: 1, F. S. Lindsay; 2, S Jones. Kidney beans: 1, J. Rose; 2, S. Jones. Dwarf kidney beans: 1, E. Woisiev; 2, W. G. Ricketts. In ions: 1, J.. Rose; 2, S. Jones; 3, E. Worsley. Giant. eschalots: 1, F. S. Lindsay; 2, J. Rose. Ouster eschalots: 1, J. Rose; 2, G. Houghton. Cabbage lettuce: 1, F. S. Lindsay; 2, J. Guy. Cot; lettuce: 1, F. S. Lindsay; 2. G. Houghton. Radishes: 1, F. S. Lindsay; 2, J. Price. Car- rots: 1, S. Jones. Late carrots and yellow tur- nips: 1, F. S. Lindsay; 2, S. Jonos White garden turnips: 1. S. Jones; 2, J. Rose Swede turnips: 1, W. J. Lee; 2, S. Jones. Mangolds: 1, W. J.. Lee; 2, J. K. Christopherson. Cucum- bers: 1, J. RoOse. Vegetable marrows: ], F. S. Lindsay; 2, G. Houghton. Red celery: 1. T. Price; 2. F. S. Lindsay; 3. J. Ro&ei. White celery: 1, T. Price; 2, F. S. Lindsay; 3, R. Worsley Beet loots: 1. E. Worsley; 2. J.R0&e. Pat-snps: 1, F. S. Lindsay; 2. S. Jonts. Toma- toes: 1, S. Joticw. Ajiples (Lord Suffield): 1, F. S- Lindsay; 2. T. Hatfield. Apples (baking): 1. S. Jones; 2, Ashmore; 3. T. Hatfield. Apples (dessert): 1. S. Jones; 2, T. Hatfield; 3, H. F. Christopher-son. Collection of apples: 1, J. Glty; 2. T. Hatfield; 3, II. F. Christophersoit Prais (large) 1. A. Wilson. Pears (small): 1, H. F. Christopherson; 2, S. Jones. Red plums: 1, H. F. Christopherson; 2, S. Jones. Yellow plums or greengages: 1, Mrs. Oriean plums: 1, J. Guy. Collection of fruit: 1, Mrs. Grace. COTTAGERS. I Kidney potatoes: 1, J. Price; 2. F. A. Aah- rnore; 3, E. Worsley. Round potatoes: 1, G. Houghton; 2, J. Guy; 3, F. A Ash more. Col- lection of potatoes: 1, J. Pr:ce; 2, E. Worsley; 3, W. G. Ricketts. Cauliflowers: 1, J. Rose. Cabbage: 1, E. Wonsley; 2, J. Rose. Red cab- bage: 1, E. Worsley; 2, G. Houghton. Savoy cabbage: 1, J. Rose; 2, W. G. Ricketts. Pens: 1, J. Price; 2, J Rose. Beans: 1, II J. Brad- shaw; 2. J. Rose. Kidney boans (runners) 1, W. Ashtcm 2, J. Foxall. Dwarf kidney bea.ns: 1. E. Worsley; 2.J. Rose. Onions: 1. W. Ash- ton. Giant eschalots: 1, E Worsley; 2, J. Rcwe. Cluster ditto: 1, G. Houghton; 2, T. Woods Cabbage lettuce: 1, T. Jones; 2, G Houghton. Cos lettuce: 1, J. Guy; 2, W. G. Ricketts. Radishes: 1, J. Price; 2. S. Salter. Carrots: 1. E. Worsley Late carrots: 1, E. Worsley; 2, W. G Roketts. Turnips: 1. J. Rose; 2, E. Worsley. Yellow garden turnips: 1, J. Prioo; 2. J. Rose. Rhubarb: 1, G. Houghton. Collection of dinner vegetables: 1, J. Rose; 2, J. Price, Cucumbers: 1, J. Price; 2, J. Rœe. Vegetable marrows: 1, G. Hough- ton 2. W. G. Ricketts. Red a.nd white celery: 1, T. Price; 2, E. Worsiey. Collection of pot I herbs: 1. G. Houghton. Beets: 1, J. Rose; 2, I F. A. Ashmore. Parsnips: 1, W. G. Ricketts; I 2, J. Rose. Tomatoes: 1, F. A. Ashmore; 2, W. G. Ricketts. Leeks: 1, J. Price; 2, E. Wors- ley. Lord SufHcld apples: 1, W. Breekon; 2. J. FOXHJI. Baking- apples: 1, J. Guy; 2, F. A. Ashmore; 3. J. Foxall. Dessert apples: 1, J. Guy; 2, J. Foxall; 3, T. Jones. Collection of apples: 1, J Guy; 2, W. Foster. Pears (large): 1, Mrs. Grace; 2, W. OaJces. Dark plums: 1, T. Jones; 2, W. Oakes. Red plums: 1. W. Oakes. Orlean plums aaid collection plums: 1, W. Oakes OPEN (Farmers and Cottagere). Snapdragon: 1, E. Worsley; 2, E. Williams. Phlox: 1, J. Guy; 2, T. AVoods. Stocfas: 1 G. Guy; 2, T. W. Ricketts. Dahlia: 1, J. Guy. Pompom dahlia: 1, J. Guy; 2, T. Woods. Car- nations: 1, T. Woods. Light rosea: 1, Mre Grace; 2, T. W. Ricketts, Dark roses: 1, J Guy. Collection of roses: 1. J. Guy; 2, Mrs. Grace. Cactus dahlias: 1, J. Guy. French marigold: 1, E. Worsley; 2, F S. Lindsay. African marigolds: 1, E. Woreley; 2, F. S Lindsay. Gladioli: 1, F. S. Lindsay; 2, S. I Jones. Double hollyhocks: 1, T. W. Ricketts; 2, W. Breekon. Collection of cut Sowers: 1, Mrs. Grace. Table bouquet: 1, J. Foxall; 2, T. W. Rickettsi Pansiea: 1, 3. Jones; 2, E. Williams. Sweet peas: 1, J. W. Ellis; 2, T. I Woods. Vioias: 1, S. Jones; 2, J. OatheraJ. Sunflowers: 1, J. Lindsay. Window plants (six): 1, J. Jones; 2, E. Williams. Ditto (four) 1, A. F. Dunjoiguo. Liyht fuchsia: 1, E. Wil- liawa; 2, J. Catherall. Dark ditto: 1, J. Cather- all; 2, E. Williams. Intermediate fuchsia: 1, E. Wikiame; 2, J. Catliemil Genanium: 1, J. Jonea; 2, E. Williams. Lobelia: 1, J. Guy; 2, J. Prioe. Musk: 1, J. Guy; 2, J. Broughlon. Plant in flower: 1, J Ellis; 2, J. Jones. Fodia-ge plants: 1. J. Jones. Single begonia.: 1, E. Wil- liams 2, J. Gather all. Double ditto: 1, J. Oath,amfl; 2, E. Williams*. Window hang pot or basket: 1, J. Broughton, junr.; 2, J. Prioei. Fern: 1, J. Prioo; 2, J. Broughton. soar. Nas- turtium: L J. Broughton; 2. J. Guy. Coiieo- too of four ferns: 1, J. Jones; 2, E. Williams Ditto (six plants): 1, J. Jones; 2, E. Will iains I SPECIALS. I Vegetables: 1, J. Rose; 2, F. S. Lindsay. Butter: 1, D. Collier; 2. J. Foxall. Eggs: 1, D Collier; 2, T. W. Ricketts; 3. E Worsley. Stocks: 2, T. W. Ricketts. Asters: 1, J. Rose; 2, J. Guy. Collection of cut flowers: 1, F. S. Lindsay; 2, J. Guy. Lady's spray: 1, J. Guy; 2, Mrs. Pareonage. Honey: 1, J. K. Chis- topherson; 2. E. M Smith Gents buttonhole: 1, J. Guy; 2, J. Price. Display of plants: 1. E. Williams; 2, Eliis. Sections of honey: 1, II. J. Bradshaw. JUVENILES. I Wild Qowors (children under 12): 1, G. Houghton; 2, M. Jones; 3, K Jones; 4, F. BarraU; 5. 1.J. Lloyd; 6, A. Catchbol.e. Ditto (children over 12 and under 14): 1. li Foster; 2, B. Parker; 3. G. Houghton; 4, Eo Ricketts; 5 J. London; 6. E. CaiheraJl. BARNTON. I The Barnton (Northwich) Flower Show on Saturday established a record alike in point of entries and in the quality of the exhibits Tho feature of the honey competitions, in which the Cheshire Bee Keepers' Association gave a silver medal for the best Cheshire exhibit, was the sucoeas of Mr. George Lambert-, of CHII ber- bach. He captured the silver medal and four firsts. In the medal competition S. Davies, Northwich, was second, and J. Wrench, Hart- ford, third. Fred Wilkinson. Acton, was second to Mr. Lambert for Wax, S. Davies second to him for local light honey, IVm. Ligiitfoot seoond to him for granulated, and Hy. Piatt s?cond to him for dark. The collection of vege- tables, apples, roses. ttcana and marrows were d<?<;r)bod by the judges as rcDiarkable. The principal winners were A. Bowy?r. \V. Har- ri?on. G. Tay lor, G. Plant, G. Capper, G. "harpeo, J. Rutter, J. Ha?ehuret. S. Wade, E. Clarke, Mrs. HanCOPk, John Dudley, G. Lam- bert, E. Hindley, T. Johnson, R. Amery, E. I Hayes, and A. Ashley. NANTWICH The 37tli annua,! show of the Nantwich and District Horticultural Socieiy was held in the grounds of the Brine Baths ilotel on Saturday. The show, which is the largest in Cheshire, was a record ono. the exhibits numbering some thousands. Tho great feature -f the exhibition were the groups. table decorat ions, greenhouse plants, and collections of vegetables. Unfortu- nately the show suffered some damage during tho early morning gale, t.he tent in which the groups were displayed being partially wtveked Abfiut 4,OC'O people visited the show. Tho prin- cipal winners in the open classes were Mr. A. N. Hornby, Mr. W. Stubbs (St-apoley), 1r. It. J. IXibson, Mr. G. F. Brown iWiUaston). Mr. Ralph Brockiebank (Haughton Hall, Tarporley), Mr. T. Parry, Mr. T. Mcakin, Air J. Ba&ker- vylle Glegg (Wistaston Hall), Mr. W. NVvitfc, Mrs. J. Littie, Mrs Macdona (Wrenbury). h8 S. A. Astbury, Mr. H. Peer man, Mr. H. Biscoe, Mr. 0 Griffiths (Audlem), Mr. P. Reado (Swanley), Mr. J. Booth, Mr. W. Comes, and Mr. Ralph Comes. A silver rose bowl aDd sil- ver medal offeied for six vases of roses of dis- tinct varieties by Mr. W. Laverton, of Stapeiey Grange, was won by Mr. Leonard Colleit, of Nantwich. A military tournament and a series of wrest- ling matches were among the attractions of the show. The military competitions resulted as follows: Tent pegging. Trooper T. Johnson; Victoria. Cross race. Trooper R. Hull; oostume I race. Trooper G. Clarke. In the wrestling, Jack Smith, of Manchester, won the best of three falls in a match against Bill Wallace, of Bir- mingham and J Smith, Greenheys, Man- chester. J Nixon, Northwich, and G. Wills, Crewe, finished in the order named in a wrest- ling tournament.

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SCORCHLNCT MOTORISTS. + ——— MORE BROXTON CASES. 1 he SUOCCJS which has attended the new methods adoiMted by tho Cheshire polices for timing motor-cars was further QeomorllStrated at the iroxton Petty Sestions on Tuesday, when Mr. R. Howard presided over a full benci of magistrates.—Thomas R Spalding, a motor- car driver, of 26, Presson-road. Liverpool, was charged with exceeding the sp limit of 20 miles an hour at Broxtou all the 21m Julv. P.C Orowtber said he was stationed at the second milestone from Chester near the Trooper hw., Christleton, between 2 p.m. and 4 p.nt on Saturday, t.he 21st July. Hie defendant's caar passed him at. 3.40 pLiL, goinjj in the direction of Broxton. P C. Morgan spoke to being stationed at the tenth milestone from Chester at Broxton. The defendant's oar passed hirn at 3.57 p.m., travels ling in the direction of Whitchurch. Supt flicks said ho examined the constables' watciK-*? lie-fore they went on duty, and 021 their return, and both wure perfectly correct. The disUnoe between flio two constables was eirht miles, and on compa-ring the return cards uf the officers he found that tJw; defendant's car covered tho distance in seventeen minutes, which woiluvi out at a speed of 28 miles per hour. On that length of the road there were two cross1 roods, and one very dangerous corner, and nine road, converged on to it, while tho otur bad a'so to pass through one village. Defendant failed to app">a.r in answer to the summons, &rifi l.he magistrates imposed a fine of 1;5 and cost (J Is. ód). A YOUNG DRIVER Goo. W Lyell, of the Highlands. Heswall, was charged with a similar offence over the same Itaigtih of road on the same day. P C. Cfcowther dopes*id to being on duty at the same milestone as in i-hp previous case, when the defendant's car passed him proceeding to- wards Broxtoai at 2.6 p m. Constable Morgan, who was stationed: at Broxton, eight miles from the Last officer, said the defendant's car passed him a.t 2.25 p.m. Supt. Hicks aa.id Uie oar covered the eight Til 1 -11 ri worked out at a spned of twenty five miles per hour. The officers' watches were perfectly correct. Defendant, pleaded "not, guilty." Mr. Brassey, solicitor, Chester, who defended, argued that the prosecution was enrirely out of oourt.. The police had served the notice of ill- tending prosecution on the father of the d e- fendant, and the summons on the defendant, and the Act dearly Laid down that the driver or I owner of the car should i^eceive t.he notice of intending pwiieeution. Tho defendant bad IK-V-V recei ved such a notice. He also con- tended that the defendant had not received his summons within a reasonable time of the hear- ing of case. The defendant was only 18 of age, anil that was his first. offence. The speed limit had not been excessively exceeded. Defendant gave evidence on his own behalf, and said he had been driving a motor-car for two years. He did not think he was exceeding the imit, on the date mentioned. I The bench inflicted a fine of £ 3 and costs.

ALYANLEV v. CHESTER ST. MARY'S. Played at Chester on Saturday. Score — 'AJvsnloy; Groonway b A Drybmd 1, A Noden b Jonae 2, A Halford lbw b A Dryland 10, Briiland b A Dryland 2, A Booth o J Dryland b A Dryland 20, T Booth b J Dryland 1, J Noden run out 4, H Wrigiit e J Dryland b A Dryland 4, Dugdaie c Humphrey b J Dryland 2, H Wright run out 1, Pye not out 2, extras 4, total 53. Chester St. Mary's: Humphreys lbw b Wright 14, Jonas b T Booth 0, Hibbert c Greenway b right 0, W Davies 0 Greenway b Wright 4, Blake 0 J Nodcn b A Noden 5, Walters b iWrig+it 3, J Dryland 9 Brill and b T Booth 9, Manifold b H Wrighit 1, A Dryland o J Noden b Wright 0, J Davies not out 2, Hughes b T Booth 0, extms 2, total 40. BUCKLEY v. SHOTTON. Played art; Buckley on Saturday. Score:- Buckley: T. J. Davison 10, J. Lindop 1, W. Liadhp 17. II. Pier cry 3, J. Peters 0, T. Lindop 0, A. Petess 8, H. Lamb 5, R. M. Gibson not ortst 1- T. Roberto 0, W. Davies 8, extra 1, total 66. Shotton: George Jones 0, W. Garratt 0, Dr. Turner 44 H. Atkinson 0, N. Austin 0, A. Shear- gold 0, J. Taytor 0, H. Smith 3, J. Dawson 0, T. Taylor not out 0, S. Perry 0, extras 3, total 10. KRLSBY v. MR. JAS. TAYLOR'S TRAM PJ-ayed at Heteby cm Saturday. Score: Mr. Taylor's beam: W A Molyneaux run out 2, W S Turner b Cowap 7, G Hufcohonson b Cbwap 8, F Turner b Cbwap 0, W Linitit b Oart- t 0, E Shaap o Onoefeuid b Cai-twrigbt 0, H Withers o Cartwrigh* b Co-wap 0, Rev Cor- field b Ctowap 1, Dr Seiby b Cbwap 0, A Taylor b (Jbwap 0, N Taylor b Cowap 0, A Law not out 2, extras 7, total 28. Hesfcby: F Oartwrighfc o Taylor b Turner 17, W Maosh o Molynearux b Turner 5, G Jackson Ibw b A Taylor 3, A Ccurtwright b A Taylor 2, W Staftway run. out 0, g W Croeiand o Turner b Turner 14, H Ocwap b Taylor 0, F Sftott b Wttbems 17, T BCairdtng o Hutchinson b Turner L W Wilde o b Turner 0, J Lookefct o Turner b Withers 1, E Hinde not out 3, extras 8, total 70. Second Innings. Mr. Jas Taylor's XI. 122 for four wickets. ASHTON HAYES v. TATTENHALL. Tattenball visited Asbton Hayes on Saturday with a very weak team, and wt-re very easily defeated. Bond, with four runs, was top soocer for his side, the total only reaching the ita- lurrky number—13, Score; .?jr?ahton Hayes: J Nickwn b Jones 12, M Mounfield Ibw b Jones 0, A &undel'B o Morris, b Davies 1. W W Wade b Jones 12, W H Hay- oraft b Davies 0, H SfoaUcross o Artlian b Davies 6, T LittJer b Davies 0, Rev F 0 Poode o Arthan b Davies 7, C Haynes not out 1, G Walkin rim .,u.t 1, T Fairhurat 0 Bond b Jones 1, extras 7, total 48. Tattonhall: J Wdcdi a Saunders b Mounttedd 1, T Moore b Wade 1, R H Davies o ShaJlcross b Wade 1. W E Jones b Mounfield 2, F Arthan b Wade 1, L N Jones b Wade 0. H Morris b Wacie 2, J A Spencer b WadSp 0,R Bond not out 4, R Addison b Wade 0, J Hill b Wade 0, extra 1, total 13. ROSSETT v. SANDYCROFT. Played at Sandyeraft on Saturday. Score: — Roeeefct: P H Jephson b Bairstow 0, J Matthews o Tnethewey b Letenan 0, W R Wilkes o Bircbail. b Bairstow 3, W S Sprent a Taylor b Letiran 5, W S Spnent, senr, run out 9, C 0bdjfer b Bainstow 0, II Edwards o Birohail b Taylor 3, E Soott b Baicstow 0, S Swewiey run out 8, R Edwards not out. 2, D Cummings 0 Hilditch b Jones 1, extras 3, total 34. Sondycroft: P R Griffiths c and b Matthews 2, V Hikiitch b Wilkes 22, H F Taylor o Cumr mings b Sprent, senr, 11, J Bkohall b Sprent, junx, 14, R Tretliewey run out 10, Tom Lewis Sprent, junr, b Sprent, senr, 23, R Parry b t-ect., junr, 1, W II JOOIeB nab out. 6, H Bair- stow b Sprent, senr, 1. S Miehell b Sprent, senr, 4, T Leftmau b Sprent senr, 0, eartrus 11, total 105. BARROW v. BOUGHTON HALL 2nd XI. Boughton Hall: F Billington b Arnold 6, W. H Clegg c Ruscoe b Carroll 16, A M Fraeer o Carroll b Dodd 7, J H W Day c Arnold b Carroll 4, A Stewart run out 7, C H Mills o Dodd b Carroll 1, T A Clegg not out 18, W Hayes o Shurrock b Dodd 16, A H. Blencowe 0 Bull b Carroll 2 A L Rogera not out 5, 0 B Bleneowe b D-ld 0, extras 9, total 91. Barrow: A Ellis b W H Clegg 2, A Carroll b W H Clegg 1, F Okell run out 20, H A Arnold c and b Day 32, G Ruscoe b W H Clegg 1, R Bull 0 F A Clegg b Day 6, F Shurrock run out 7, F Dodd b Stewart 2, W Mapes 0 and b II W H Clegg 16, W Vernon not out 2, J. Beech b W H Ciegg 0, extras 12, total 101. INCE v. FRODSHAM. Ifayed at Frodsham on Saturday. Score:— Inoo; E Haseall b Jeacoek 17, W Nield c Jea- oock b Cragg 7, G Wright b Kennrley 13, Rev. T C Smith not out 50, F Lloyd b Jeacock 0, W Nicholas c and b Hutchings 4, A Garner not out 12, D Lloyd, S Nield, S Parker and T. White did not bat, extras 14, total 117. Frodsham: C Gough c Smith b llatssall 5, G Hutchinge b Nield 12, G Frith o Hassall b Nield 0, F. Kennerley o Lloyd b Hassali 0, J. Pearson c Lloyd b Nield 9, W Howard c White b Nicholas 10, T Baxter o Nield b Nicholas 0, J Greening not out 0, R K Jeacock not out 0, T Booth and J Cragg did not bat, extra 1, total 37. NBSTON AND DISTRICT 2ND v. NEW BRIGHTON. Played at Parkgate on Saturday. Score:— Neston: T A Jennings c Phillipe b Salmon 5, J L Barber b Phillips 8, the Rev T L Bur- rows Ibw b Reeco 56, J N Price b Phillips 7, R M Thornely o M'Gachen b Salmon 1, F W Hubbaok run cut 2, 0 Rees b Phillips 26, H L Greenhouee c Salmon b Reece 4, H Davies b Salmon 12, A Prieebm-an not out 15, W H Williams b Phillips 2, extras 11, total 149. New Brighton A F TrusweJl b Jennings 5, H Batty c Davies b Price 11, F G M'Gaehen o Burrows b Thornely 37, J A Salmon o Wil- liams b Thornely 14, H J C Phillips b Jen- nings 31, C C Oxley not out 1, H R Helsby not out 0, F II Hawkins b Jennings 4, C Ross o Barber b Rees 12, extras 2, total (7 wkts) 117. NEW BRIGHTON v. NESTON. Played at Rake-lane, Lisoard, on Saturday, Soore New Brighton: R Willacy b Barrett 17, F CIII"Iell b A Gilling 11, G Currie b Denton u3, T W Bitinde.11 not out 79, S Woffenden o r, Craineir-Roberts 8, A Brettargh not úut 43, G Tomca, R 0 Walker, J M Davidson, J Pepper and L P Burgess did not bat, extras 9, total (4 wkts) *200. Inning* de- clared. Neston F Cramer-Roberts b Ourrrie 1, J A Haibback b Woffenden 79, A Barrett run out ?5, G L Vesper b Burgess 0, F G Gilling b Uurrie 1, G B Eaton o Pepper b Ourrie 0, F N Smith c Ourrie b Willacy 35, Denton 0 Woffenden b NVillAcy 0, A H Gilling b WiUacy 15, E L Sherlock not out 4, J II Gillang not out 1, extras 16, total 167. FIXTURES. The following matches will be played on the ground of the first-named club: — Boughton irail v. Rock Ferry Rook Ferry 2nd v. Boughton Hall 2nd Eaton Park v. Hoole Nestoai v. Birkenhead Park Birkenhead Park 2nd v. Ncoton 2nd Buckley v. Hobby Hawarden Park v. Huntroyde Alvanlev v. Inoe Tafcfcenhall v. Ashton Hayes Saadiway v. Bunbury Mostjnn Park v. Sandycroft Shotton v. Port Sunlight Barrow v. Chester St. Mary's