Cheshire Observer

ELLESMERE PORT. I LABOLR MEETING.—In accordance with a pamphiwt issued by the Dock, Wharf. Riverside tod General Workers' Union, a meeting was bald in tho Co-operative EM) on Saturday after- aOIJ6. With the object, of induoing local workers 10 join the society. The speakers announced re Mr Ben Tilit-t, (general secretary), Mr. Barry Orbeli and Mr Jsus. Wignall (organisers of the union), and several Labour M. P. 's. There ^83 but a sm?J! attendance when Mr. Tom ?obins'un, of Sta!ybridgc (the district ??crctary), took the chair. He apologised for the absence of Mr. WignaJl and the Labour M.P.'s, whose labours at the Liveipool Congress had been so Arduous that they found it impossible to at- t"d. After explaining the objects of the union, find pointing out that, with tho exception of Soine members of the Wolverhampton branch had be -m removed to work at Ellesmere ort, there was no organised branch at Elles- Inere Port, he called upon Mr. Ben Tiliett to addro33 the meeting.—Mr. Tiliett said he was aorry to see so few present that afternoon, es- P^-ally Boeing the direct bearing their union ba.ù upon the large number of workers at El ies- niere Port. (A Voice: "They arc all at the football match.") He (the speaker) could not undenrtand that workmen had so little interest in their own advancement as to prefer being spectators at a football matoh to attending that meeting. If they would only consider the case they would find that, they wore the footballs of the capitalists. ITe was pleased to see that since he commenced speaking the loom had consider- ably filled, and there was then a fairly good at- tendance. They must not run away with the Jdea that, he was there to blame the capitalist all the poverty that existed in the country. ■Nines tenths of this was causcd through the Workers themselves, because they would not C:i"e their intelligent consideration to tho ques- tions affeeting their own interests. So long as tboy would act in such an apathetic manner so long would the present condition of capital and l&bour oontinue. Thanks, however, to those had the welfare of the workingman at heart, fireat strides had bean made, and although only two mUbons out of the eight million workers Wero organised, it was their inierrtion to peirse- vere until their highest objects bad b?en at tamed. They would perhaps be surprised to bea.r that to pay tho whole wages bill of this ooiixitry mly forty millions was actually in use, •white without any detriment to the capitalists one hundred millions could be circulated by paying higher wages, and thus giving greater spending capacity to the workers and a general Prosperity all round. He earnestly hoped they Would endeavour to get the largest amount of Pay for the least possible work. Formerly every Bian was his own master; he made his goods at lk:> and reaped his own reward. Then came the Introduction of small mills, larger factories, Companies, combines and trusts, until to-day it Was almost impossible to say who was one's Employer. Hence the difficulty of individual Motion by workmen. The workman with brain Ight invent a machine, but no matter what It might 00; at the end of fourteen years it Passed from him. He could not hand it down to his children, but on the other hand, the capitalist and the landowner handed their posses- ions in perpetuity to their descendants, "hereas the leisured class had an average life of 55 years, that of the workman was 25 years, Owing to the different conditions under which he lived. With regard to the ue of the union, would point out one ease, that of the tin- plato woi-kers. Through the intervention of the Union their wages had been permanently in- crea«ed 12s. per week. and this at a cost to the Worker of only threepence per week. It is roost impossible to conceive that men could be lit) blind to their own interests as to remain out- side the organised societies w hose advantages to theozn were 80 obvious.—Mr. Harry Orbell, one of the society's organisers, said the chief thing th-a.t struck him was that the workingman generally would not study the case for himself. WhilQ recently canvassing in London with a 14boiir M.P., he canie acrose an elector reading a sporting paper, and all th..t the M P. could 9" from this man was that ho really had not the ability to study these labour questions. It ?s high time every intelligent man should take *?PMt in the endævour to better his condi- t??' Were they going to leave all tho work ?? a. -mil proportion of their mate* to do vll? -? 8°. let them at least be honest and refuse to *°?? &ny acrvanta?o which had been obtained by soci-eties.-The Chairman, in closing the "?**??, invited membership, and announced on Monday next a further meeting would be ?'Q, at which thay hoped to appoint o&cera 40'?; the nowly-w?d membem

SANDYCROFT. I PRESBYTERIAN CHUROH.—The anniver- sary eervioee were held on Sunday, when the preac-hc-r was the Rev. R. G. Jones, of Egro- mont, The services were woll attendiod, The ohildren's choir efficiently rendkried special hymns. Collections were made, in aid of the church funds. YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETY.—A meeting was held on Tuesday in the Presbyterian School- ¡ room, for arranging the work of the society for thie forthcoming session. The Rev, E. Williams presided over a good attendance, and urged those present to make the session a success. The sooiety was open to &U, and ho hoped thati many would join. The following officers were clected: Presi dent, the Rev. EdIw. Williams, pastor; Mr. W. Derbyshire, secretary; executive committee, Messrs. W. Hooloy, J. Ooppack, T. W. Lewis, R. Parry, and Miss 0. M. Lewis.

I ROSSETT. I PARISH CHURCH.—The vicar (the Rev. E. Charley) has left Roseett on a month's holi- day. During his absence the parish will be in charge of the Rev. H. S. Banner, rector of Swetenham, Cheshire, who is staying at the Retreat. COMING-OF-AGE.—Arrangements are fee- ing made with a view of fittingly celebrating tho approaching ooming-of-age of Mr. P. H. I A¡;¡hworth, heir to the historic Horsley Hall C8tate. A public meeting, convened by circu- lar, waa held at the National Schools on Wed- nesday, under the presidency of the vicar (the Rev. E. Charley), when an influentia.1 and re- presentative committee was formed to carry out details. The estate being situate in Gresford and Rossett parishes, it was decided to select I seven from each parish to serve on the com- mittee. The vicar was appointed ehairman with Mr. E. Babb as hon. secretary and treasurer.

I LITTLE SUTTON. I CONSERVATIVE VICTORY.—The mem- bers of the Little Sutton Bowling Club have just completed the main for the president's (Mr. W. H. Lever, M.P.) prize. The finale were fought out by one Conservative member and two Liberals, and after a tough game the Conservative (W. Williams) won, the second and third prizee going to T. Jones and T. Dorman.

KELSALL. I THE LATE MISS AIDRED.-S-ympatliy is expressed with Mr. Bold Aldred and family, for- merly of Northwood House, Kekall, and now of Blackpool, in their recent bereavement by the death of Miss Aldred. During the family's residence in this district the deceased had made many friends, and she associated herself with any good movement for the betterment of the people.

STOP PRESS- I LONDON CORN. FRIDAY.—Moder- ate attendance at Mark Lane this after- noon. Holders of wheat generally ask late rates, but buyers scarce; No., 1 Northern Manitoba 31s. 6d., Australian 31B. ex-ship, Russians dull. Flour inac- tive. Maize slow; Plate 19s. bd. ship, American mixed 22s. 3d. landed. Baney steady, quiet; Odessa 17s. 9d. ship. Dans held late rates, but tendency raliid easier. DONOASTER MEETING. DANUM SELLING.-Gorriellloic, 1 > Muezzin, 2; Pincher, 3. Thirteen ran. PARK HILL STAKES.—Dciuuic, 1; Bayom, Glucose, 3. Four ran. 1 WHITCHURCH CYCLE PARADE. HIE PROCEEDS. The prorr-ds of this parade are re- turned ^jlLiii. ) J • i • i

— I UPTON. I PARISH MkKnNG.-A meeting was held in the schools on Tue&day night. There were present ATr. Shone, in the chair, also Messrs. O. Robinson, H. Robertson, F. Clark, E. Dean, junr., E. Dean, senr., D Watkins, G. Austin, A. G Hughes and friend, R. Ithell, Jno. Evans, J. Prince (clerk to the Pariah Council). Tho lighting scheme was passed for coming winter, the rate to be tho same as last. yea.r.-The Parish Council afterwarcb met. Owing to the iLlnesa of Mr. J. M. Frost (chairman), Mr. R. Itheil (vice-ohairman) occupied tho chall.-After a little talk about the sewage scheme and the proposed new station, further discussion was postponed until the next meeting, when Mr. Frost is expected to be present. At a. previous meeting it had been unanimously agreed tihat the olerk should write to Mr. B. C. Roberts, late chairman, thanking him for all his previous kindness, and expressing the hope that ho may long be sparm to continue his interest in <?te affai of the parish. 4

I CONNAH'S QUAY & SHOTTON. I PIGEON LOFT CURIO.—Rather a euriouB ooincidejace occurred at Shotton a week or two ago. In the loft of Mr. William Prestige a pair of eggs were laid by one of his pigeons. When hatched one of the eggs was found to have contained two young pigeons. The other egg only produced the usual one. It is an extraordinary occurrence and has evoked much interest. MOTOR-CAR TRAFFIC.- A correspondent writes:—The great increase of motor traffic through this distriot is causing risk and incon- venience to users of the public tjioroughfare- It is miraculous that no accidents occur seeing the number of small children that are allowed to play about tho highway. The speed of many of tho care is far in excess of the limit allowed by the Act and the drivers should certainly be reprimanded. But nothing will be done until an accident occurs; then a remedy may be effected. The local polioo are always on the alert for offenders, but in such a populous dis- trict aa Connah'g Quay and Shotton the nam bet- of policemen is far below what is required to cope with the wants of the neighbourhood. GOI.FTYN DRAINAGE.-The Urban Die trict Council have, under the supervision of their surveyor (Mr. W. E. Hughes), just com- pleted a "Very important drainage work in the Golftyn district This matter has required the attention of the local authority for a consider- able time and the Council are to be congratu- lated upon undertaking the work at a time when there has been such a popular outcry in the distriot against any increase in the genera! district Tate. no improvement in the sanitary conditions of this populous residential quarter cannot be overestimated. The Wopre portion of tlie Council'* area had already had importani sewerage work carried out, and with the atien tion given to Golftyn the whole district ha now practically been provided with a good sy., tem of drainage. One important consideration to the ratepayers is that the whole cost of these workm has been paid for without Taising a single penny upon the security of the rates. Those who are in a competent position to judge assort that the drainage works already completed will adequately meet the requirements of Connah's Quay for many years to oome. TRADE OF THE PORT.-For the past two months trade at this port has been exceptional I v good, and it is hoped the improvement will be of a. permanent character. In the early portio: of the year freights were scarce, tho shipments of cargoes being very limited. Latterly, how ever, many largo coasting schooners have found lihtle difficulty in securing cargoes at fairly re- munerative freights. The improvement isshewi. in both the import and export trade. The ex ports form the great bulk of the trade at tht Port, and consist principally of fire clay good" manufactured at the works at Buckley, anc these goods are sent to almost every port around tho coast, and aot infrequently cargoes ar- shipped for ports in Franco, Spain, Donmarl- and other plaoos on the Continent. A Ii.rg. tonnage of Ruabon bricks and til as is alst. shipped at Conn ah'a Quay. One often wonder why coals are not shipped at t.he Pott ThonNandt of toM are despatched from th North Wales coal fields for shipment at E)k-: mere Port and BIrkenhead. yet thore are t-v plaœ S on the Deo that ought to command tin I whole of the irt(ie. viz., Oonnah's Quay and Saltney; and it is to be feared until eonie im provemcnt is made in the navigation of tin I river t 110 Dee cannot hopo to secure the trade I Tho imports at Connah's Quay consist ohiefh- J of timber, scrap iron, ore and grain, and at pre sent there is considerable increase in the ton- nage of exports. The Great oPntral Railway Co deal with the increase of traffic which unproved trade entails, and ships are given a good despatch At present work around the docks is good. and the regular dock hands are kept in constant employment. FOOTPATHS DISPUTE ENDED—After protracted negotiations, extending over two years, the Ulban Council have at length como to terms with the County Council, and have now the control of the main roads and parapets in tho Urban Gounod's area- One of the prin- cipal reasons why the Urban Council has fought eo long and tenaciously for the control of the roads and parapets in their area was tho fact that they considered the Main Roods Committee of the County Council was not giving that atten- tion to Connah'a Quay which its importance as an industrial, oommeroial and shipping centre demands; and, indeed. when the state of. the parapets was considered at any time after a downpour of rain there was overy justification for the complaints which the Urban Council made. There cannot bo the least doubt that the trade of Connah's Quay has materially suffered owing to the bad st&to of the roads1 and foot- paths in the past, ajid tho County Counoil would not an any consideration accept the principle that, they were under any liability to pa.vo the parapets m Connah's Quay. The ratepayers, however, may look hopefully forward to this work being carried out in tho near future. It will be one of the greatest improvements effec- ted in the district since the formation of the Council, and one that the general body of in- habitants cannot fail to appreciate. The Urban Cbunoil are pushing forward tbo arrangements for carrying out the work with a view of having I it completed before the winter season sets in; but unfortunately they have to borrow money, and application to the Local Government Board for borrowing powers becomes a necessity, with I the consequent looal inquiry by one of their in- spectors, and it may be some little time before the work is put in hand.

I BICKERTON. I THE NEW VICAR.-The new vicar, the Rev. C. R. McKee, is a late exhibition of St. John's College, tambridge. He obtained his B.A. with 2nd class in the history tripos in 1895. He was ordained deacon in 1897. and became priest in 1899. His first curacy was at Helsby, until 1902, after which he was at Wittou for one year, and then at Malpas. M

FLINT. I WARE SN AKES When taking a walk through the Nant, Flint, on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Fox, of Sydney-street, Flint, observed a, large snake at his feet. He managed to capture the samo and brought it to his home, where it may be seen at present. The reptile is over two feet long, and its capture has caused much excite- ment in the town. INTERESTING WEDDING.—The marriage took place at Caersalem, on Wednesday afternoon, of the Rev. J. R. Griffith with Miss Winter, daughter of Mr. Jessie Winter, of Cornist Farm, and an overseer of the borough. Both parties are well known in the town, and the wedding was an exceedingly pretty one. The presents were numerous and costly. A SAD STORY-Will" Jones, a middle- aged man of good appearance, was brought lieiore Messrs. Joseph Hall and E. J. Hughes, at the Town Hall, on Saturday, charged with obtaining from Margaret Stealey the sum of two shillings with intent to d-efmud.-llefore tlie prisoner was tried, Mr. E. J. Hughes strongly protested against being brought to sit on the Bench at the hour of four o'clock on a Satur- day afternoon.—Inspector John Williams, Flint, sajd that on the 5th July he received a, com- plaint from Margaret Stealey that the prisoner had called upon her eoliciting an order for a ivewing machine. She gave him an order for dome furniture, and she gave him 2s., for which he gave her a receipt. The furniture never arrived, and the inspector, acting on an address on the receipt, endeavoured to find 5, Parry's- plaoe, Chester. There was no such place as Parry's-place. He found tho Cheshire police had a person identical with the prisoner, who was convicted on a charge at Liecard and sent to Knutoford, where he was liberated at 10.30 that morning and re-arrested.—Margaret Stealey, of Mill Houses, said prisoner called iipon her on the 9th June and asked for an order for a machine. She did not w&nt a machine, but ordered a set of chairs for JE2. 16. Prisoner wanted the money at the time, but she only uave him 2s. and told him she would give him the balancc when the things arrived. The receipt lie gave was on a pieoe of paper, prisoner stating that hie book was at the station. The things never arrived, and she never saw pri- soner again until that. day.P. C. Hassall proved lie arrest.—In reply to the Bench, prisoner said he was sorry. He knew it was not a right flung for him to do. He had four little children who had nothing to eat. He had been bred and I Kirn rcspect.a.bly.-Inspector Williams said he i.,i.d known the prisoner and his family for ,ears, and he was sorry to see him in that posi- tion. He had been well brought up.-Mr. Joseph Hall said he was sorry to see prisoner in hat. position, but the Bench could not do less I han commit- him for 21 days. ■ V

PONTBLYDDYN. DEDICATION OF CHURCH PORCH.—The dedication of a new porch which hl18 just been added to the parish church took place last week in the presencw of a large congrega- tion. The porch is a gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carst-aira Jonee, of t'he Old Hall, Chester, in memory of their parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Carstairs Jones, of Hartsheath Hall, in the above parish. It is handsomely built of dressed stone ineide and out, and has pretty moulds round the door and window openings. The doors are of oak and hung with wrought iron. In addition to this porch the same kind donors have placed two beautiful windows in the western portion of the church and one in the tower. The dedication prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of St. Abaph, who also preached. In the couree of an excellent and appropriate discourse, his lordship eaid he had vivid recollection of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carstairs Jones, and went on to dwell in feeling terms on their piety and benevolence and tho great esteem in which they were held in that district, where their memory waa still fondly cherished. He thanked the kind donors for their handsome gifts, and trusted their example would stimulate others to good works. The Rev. 0. Davico, vicar; the Rev. R. Jones, curate; the Rev. Stephen B. Jones, vicar of Rhoseemor; and the Rev. W. L. Protheroe, vicar of Llanesa, and formerly of Pontblyddyn, also took part in the aervice. The choir, under the oonductor- tiliip of Mr. Morris, sang the selected songs and hymns in a most praiseworthy manner. After service the Bishop and clergy and a large num- ber of other friends, including Countess Dun- donald, Sir John and Lady Mark, Mr. and Mrs. Carstairs Jonea, etc., were entertained at tea at. Hart-sheath Hall by Mr. and Mre. Stewart. In the evening another wrvioe was held, when an eloquent sermon was preached by the Rev. W. Amon Ellis, vicar of Rhesycae, Holywell, and! formerly chaplain of St. Deiniol's Church, Liverpool. In addition to the above clergy there were present the Revs. W. D. Owen, vicar j of Gwornaffield and rural dean; J. E. Jones, j rector of Hope; W. Jones, vicar of Llanarmon; G. Owen, vicar of Tryddyn; J. D. Tirndtry, j Rhydymwyn; and J. R. Hughee, Flint,

» t TARVIN. I LARGE POTATOB&Ti. Vioar (the Rev. J. H. Wileockson) has some particularly large potatoes. They are Scottish Triumplis, and were grown in his garden. One turns the scale at 21b., and there are several that range be- tween lib. 13oz. and lib. lloz. THE FOOTPATH DISPUTE-Acting on in- structions from the Tarvin Rural District Ooun- oil, Mr. J. Pigott (surveyor) took his men on Tuesday and removed the obstruction and re- erected the stiks over the footpath across the Mil! Field. The path has betm diluted by Mr. J. Prince, the owner of the field.

HELSBY I FREE OHURCH COUNCIL.—A public meet- ing was held at the United Methodist Free Church on Tuesday evening, Mr. J. B. Isaac (vice-president of the council) presiding ovor a. good attendance- Tho meeting was addressed by the Revs. H. R. Dideoek, W. H. Moseley, J&s Sl aclcs, and tho chairman, to each of whom a liearty vote of thanks was accorded at the ckeo. AN OLD INHABITANT —One of the oldest inhabitants of the village passed away last week in the person of Mr. John Worrall, who died after a rather lengthy illness, at the advanced age of 84 years. Deoeased, who was born and lived in the village all his life, was highly re- pc-cted. The funeral took place at the pariah church on Sat-urdvy afternoon, in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends, tho Rev. E. W. Evans (vicar) officiating. The chief mourners present were Mr Jas. Worrall, of Runcorn (brother); Mr. Thos. Worrall, of Mauley (son), Mr. Jas. Worrall, of Ellesmere Port (son), Mrs. S. Cartvyright (Helsby), Mrs. T. Youd and Mrs. E. Corker (Frodsham), Mrs. S. Fletcher (Whitworth), and Miss A. Worrall (Helsby), daughters; and a number of grand- children. J-+- 4

hawarden. I ?l STACK FIRE.—A rather serious tiro took place at the Moor Farm (Mr. Henry Moore's) on Wednesday, resulting in four stacks being totally destroyed, three being of hay and the other wheat. A Dutch bay was also burnt down. The outbreak took place at 2 p.m., and the Sandy- crofb Fire Brigade were on the spot very quickly. Their efforts were sadly handicapped owing to the scarcity of water, and the fire lasted until night. The cause of the outbreak is supposed to be spontaneous combustion. CHURCH EXPENDITURE, 1890-1905.-Un. der the above heading the following appears in the September uumber of the "Hawarden Parish Magazine" —We have quite recently had an exocllent illustration of the value of the annual statements of Church finance, in furnishing re- plies to questions from the Bishop o4 the diocese as to what the church in each parish has been doing in certain particulars between the above dates. Without the careful and complete statements annually issued by the Rov. S. E. Gladstone throughout his rectorship, it would have been quite impossible, in a parish of this size and nature, to have given the in- formation required. The figures shew the mag nitude of the work and will be of interest to parishioners. The expenditure asked for as re- gards Hawarden parish oomes under the fol- lowing h ;-1, church building, £ 7,013. 178, 9d. 2, ohurch restoration, L741. 8s. 3d.; 3, mission rooms (building and maintenance), £ 1,350. 16*. lid.; 4, day schools (building, en- larging and maintenance, £ 7,930. 7s. 6d.; 5, church expenses (including clergy stipends and maintenance of services), £ 20.534. 8s. 9d.; 6, other expenditure (gifts and additions to furni- ture, fittings, etc.), £ 7,479. 196. 5d. 7, parson- age houses (repairs and improvements), £ 1,043. 8s. lid. Note.—(a) It will be observed that this list does not include any sums raised annually in the parish (1) for the diocese; (2) for foreign missions; or (3) other churoh activities beyond its borders. Those would of course amount to a considerable item during the period of time specified above. (b) Section 4, day schools, is exclusive of the large sum (94,930) recently promised or paid towards our school fabrics' fund.

BUCKLEY. ELEVEN YEARS AS ORGANIST.-There was a large attendance of parishioners in St. Matthew's Schools, Buckley, on Monday evening^ on the occasion of a presentation to Mrs. Hughes, the late organist of St. Matthew's Church. The Rev. D. It. Polly (vicar) presided, and he WitS supported by the Rev. J. F. L. Southam (curate of Hawarden and formerly of Buckley) and Messrs. William Nuuns and Thomas Williams (churchwardens). The Rev. D. R. Pelly, after giving a short account of the excellent way in which Mrs. Hughes had fulfilled her duties, asked (on behalf of the subscribers) her acceptance of a small address and a purse of gold as a small token of the esteem in which she was held by the atten. dants of St. Matthew's Church and friends. The address was as follows:—To Mrs. Hughes, org:mist of St. Matthew's Church, Buckley, from 18M to 1906. We desire to offer to you on behalf of the congregation of St. Matthew's Church and other friends our grateful appreciation of your valuable services as organist of the above church for over eleven years. We recognise the fact that you have always performed your arduous duties most conscientiously and with untiring zeal. We sincerely reeret that you have been obliged to leave us, but trust that you will be happy in your new surroundings. We hope you will accept the accompanying purse of gold as a small token of our esteem and gratitude.—Signed for the com- mittee, James Tyson, hon. secretary. Then followed a list of subscribers.—Mr. James Newton (on behalf of the choirmen) and Master William Williams (on behalf of the choirboys) and Messrs. Thomas Jones (a former organist for many years), William Newton, and William Nunns (people's warden) endorsed what Mr. Pelly had said of Mrs. Hughes's work. She very feelingly responded, saying that she had never met with anything but the greatest kindness from all Buckley people, and she would look back upon the years she bad spent in Backley as the happiest of her life. She had alwas got on well hap the members of the choir and the church- wardens and officials of the church.—The pnrse contained 13 guineas. Mrs. Hughes and her family have left Buckley to reside at New Ferry, l near Birkenhead.

I CHESTER GAS COMPANY. I —— &—— PROFIT SHARING SCHEME. .?, The xelicity existing between the management and the employees of the Chester United Gas Co. was evidenced at the annual general meet- ing of the profit-sharing employes, held at tihe works on Thursday. Mr. John Gamon presided, and the attendance included the manager (Mr. J. C. Bel ton) and the secretary (Mr. F. A. Pye). The annual report. stated: "The bonus throughout the past year has been at JB5 per cent., and amounts in the aggregate to JB284 19s. 8d, being an increase of £ 57. Os. 2d. over last year, and JB109. 2s. 9d more than the bonus for the year ended 30th June. 1904. The accounts shew that the sum of JE761. 2s. 4d. stands to the oredit of profit-sharers, who num- bered 69 at close of last year ending 30tli June, and in addition five workmen employes ha-ve purchased among them L200 stock in the com- pany. These satisfactory results have been se- oured during the five years in which profit- sharing lias been in operation, and appear to show a hearty appreciation of the profit-sharing scheme of the company. The amounts standing to oredit of those employes who have been profit-sharera since the commencement of the scheme and have refrained from drawing out any part of bonus are now considerable, while many have added to the bonus from their own savings. Self-help and an interest in the wel- fare of the company are the primary objects of the scheme, and t hese must be kept in view by each individual profit-sharer if the scheme is to meet the objects for which it has been founded. In several oases profit-sharing schemes started in different parts of the country have been abandoned owing to the lack of interest in them by the workmen." On the motion of the Chai rman, seconded by Mr. Hindley, the report and statement of &C- counts were adopted. The Ohainnan said the ballot for the members of the committee had resulted in the folk) ring being oiccbed:-Memrs. J R. Maohin, T. G. Lowe, T. Lewis. S. B. Hindley, T. Dobsoa and T. H. Jones. Mr. Gamon, in a short advisory address, said that on the whole the scheme was working very satisfactorily. He considered their men were wwji paid, an d the bonus came as an additional advantage. He hoped that the succeas of the scheme would continue, and that in a short time the bonus would be increased (Applause.) Mr. F. A. Pye proposed a cordial vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding, and for the keenness he had taken in tho welfare of the employes He believed that no company could succeed unless the employes took a ge-nuine per- sonal interest in the company. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Weaver eeconded. and the motion was carried with acclamation. The Chairman briefly responded, and said that as long as he was chairman of the company be would continue to take a "rarm interest in the welfare of the men. He humorously remarked that a bout 40 years ago he considered the work- men of the Gas Company a set of ruffians, but now, he added, they were very far in advance of the workmen of the town.

I CHESTER COUNTY COURT. 4 1 TI[ITIRSDAY.-Befo-P. h? Honoar Judgo Mos? I I A GOVERNESS AND HER WAGES. I I CLAIM AGAINST HOTEL MANAGER. Maud Harrison, a nursery governess, sued Hugh MacGregor, manager of the Queen Hotel, Chester, for the sum of B2 10s. 6d. by reason of alleged illegal dismissal. Defendant had paid into court JB1. 6s. 4d- Mr. W. Ii. Churton ap- peared for plaintiff, and Mr. Pierson (MCBSTS. Pot.ts. Potts and Gardner) for defendant. Mr Churton explained that Miss Harrison was engaged as nursery governess on the 27th Dee, defendant then being manager of the Moseley Hotel, Manchester- Her salary was to be L20 a year, and she was to have board and lodging. About the 14th May, afUr defendant had oome to Chester as manager of the Queen Hotel some unpleasantness arose between pLaintiff and Mrs. MacGregor in reg-ard to one of the children, and eventually Miss Harrisou, who had been dis- satisfied for some time, gave a month's notioe of her intention to leave. On the 19tll further unpleasantness took place. Plaintiff on that afternoon took out one of the children with her to do some shopping When they got back MTl". MacGregor seemed annoyed that the child had been taken out, as it was wet. Later in the evening Mrs. MacGregoT came up to the nur- sery and made a complaint about the girrs hair, whicii was then drying before the fire, being full of soap Mm MacGregor used the words "Y ou are incapable of looking after children; you have had drink." Plaintiff was further told to pack up the following day and go. On the Monday morning Mr. MacGregor spoke to pl&in- tiff, and repeated his wifeis accusation of drunkenness. He offered to pay her up to too 27th May, but she claimed the wages duo to the expiration of her month's notice, the 14th June- Plaintiff bore out her advocate's statement, and, c:os?-examined, she strongly denied that she was under the influence of dvink on the day in question.—Mrs. Pernn, fruiterer. City-road, gave evidence as to plaintiff's sobriety. For the defence, Mr. Pieison said his instruc- tions were that on the 19th May plaintiff re turned to the. hotel in a hopeless state of in- toxication.—Mrs. MacGregor swore plaintiff cams to tho hotel in a very intoxicated and dis- hevelled condition. When spoken to by witness plaintiff "hiocuppsd out" "It's enough to make anybody drunk being in Chester." (Laughter) Plaintiff had been indulging in drink since the Races, more or less.—ME. MacGregor spoke in reference to the interview with plaintiff on tho 21st May. Cr,c,q-twa,n-Linlc d. he saad he had dis- charged' all the servants at the hotel except one -Lilly Milling, linen-keeper at the hotel; Emma Jubb, cha.uibermu.ict, and EtheA Le.gh, formerly housemaid, gave evidccoe in support of Mrs. MacGregor s allegation of plamtitt s insobriety on the 19th May. His Honour said he had come to the irre- sistible conclusion that the defendant lmd ma-de out justification, and he gave judgment for de- fendant with costs. I m.TNTSHIRE TRADESMAN'S AFFAIR. I I APPLICATION FOR. DISCHARGE. An application for discharge in bankruptcy was made by John Wynne, of Helendv. Mostyn, grocer and provision dealer. The Official Re- ceiver (Mr. Ll. Hugh Jones) read tho report, from which it appeared that he had received piw? amounting to ?122. 12&. and that Hie a?ets reaH?d £ 132. 17s. 7d. Dividends amount- ing to lis. lid. ui the pound had been paid on the proofs. The bankrupt was fifty years of age, and lie bad been assisting hts father ui bufiinoc« as a grocer at Rhuddlan. About 1875 his father started him in a smaller business when he was nineteen years of age. In bepteru- ber, 1886., seven years prior to his bankruptcy. he opened a business at Whiston, in Lanca- shire. He did this bcca,Ur-.e about two years previously the Mostyn collieries had flood-ed, and the population had migrated, and he found his business going down. After he went to Whiston he made an arrangement with his creditors, and subsequently a deed of assignment was made, under which the creditors reooived 2s. 6d. in t.he pound. The Official Receiver opposed the discharge on the following groiiiid-:i- that. the bankrupt's aissots were not of the value equal to lOB. in the pound on the amount of his unsecured liabilities, that the bankrupt had omitted to keep such book of accounts as was usual and proper in the business carried on by him, and such as suffi- ciently disclosed his business transactions and financial position within the three years imme- diately preceding his bankruptcy; that the bank- rupt had continued to trade after knowing him- self to be insolvent; that he had been guilty of fraudulent breach of trust in respect of J675 which he received as trustee under tho will of tho late Owen Davies, carpenter, of Helendy. and applied to his own use. The debtor, replying to giicstionf,, said he had no interest in t110 business now carried on by his wife. and was merely helping to build it up for her and his family. His Honour said the J675 must be refunded, and he suggested that if the debtor consented to pay that amount down and consented to judg- ment for £ 350 against him, he would give him his discharge. After hearing the Official Re- ceiver, his Honour decided to adjourn the appli- cation for two months, the Official Receiver stating that in the meantime he would confer with the debtor as to the terms of settlement proposed.

I GRESFORD. I, WESLEYAN CHAPEL—The anniversary services took place on Sunday. The preacher was the Rev. J. S. Haworth. of Llangollen. The collections were in aid of the trust funds. BELLRINGERS—Gresford was visited on Saturda.y by the North Wales Association of Belhringers. who rang a series of peels upon the ohurch bells in admirable styles Representatives were present from Bangor, Llandudno. Wrex- ham. Buckley, Llangollen and Portmadoc, who were joined by Gresford and Pulfoid ringers. The annual meeting took place at the BoTq Schools, under the presidency of the Rev, E A Fish bourne (vicar of Gresford and one of the vice-presidents of tho associa.tion), by whom the party were hospitably entertained. ————— « ——————

I WHITCHURCH. CHURCH PARADE.—An interesting event took place at Whitchurch on Sunday afternoon, when the members of the various friendly societies represented in the town took part in a church parade, on behalf of the Whitchurch Cottage Hospital. They met in good strength in the Smithfield, and marched, accompanied by Mr. R. T. Smith, junr., Mr. H. J. Williams (chairman and vice-chairman), and other members of the urban council, and Sergt. Lucas and a contingent of the local police (and led by the Whitchurch Volunteer and Prees bands) to the Parish Church, where the sermon was preached by the Rev. L. W. Bird. It is hoped that this will develop into an annual function.

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a I LANCASHIRE FISHERIES. 4 t A POLLUTED MUSSEL BED. A nacetiing of the Joint Committee for the Lancashire and Western Sea Fisheries district was held at the Queen Hotel, Cbastea-, on Wed- nesday, Mr. James Fletcher (Manchester) pre- siding over a large attendance. On the reoam- nypendation of the Finance Sub-committee the salary of Dr. J. Travis Jenkins, the superintend- ent. was increased from L400 to 1450 per an- num from September 1, 1906. The General Pur- poses Sub-eomimittee reported that, on the ap- p.icatiom. of the Lancashire County Council the Board of AgnoultiHie and Fisheries had a.mended the Order constituting the district by adding the county boroughs of Blackpool and Warrang- ton and by assigning- each authority one repre- omtatave on bbe Joint Gkuzmrittoe. Inquiries into tbo working of the bve-laws had been held by a special sub-committee at Pres- ton. Liverpool, Carnarvon and Pwllheli. Re- presentatives of tile fishermen attended. The proposed alterations of bye-laws weco laid be- fore the meeting by the Chairman, who thanked the fisiiermcin for a&endicg the inquiries and for the teenpemte and moderate language and very oareful manner in which they had given thee* ervidenoe. Among the alterations were the following:- A six-inch mesh for trawl fishm-g except for shrimps or prawns, and a seven-inch mesh for other nets; & gauge of 13-16 of an inch for cockles, except between Soutiiport and the P-it)- bie, where the gauge was fixed at three-quartern of an inch. The bye-law a, with some altera- tions, were adopted, subject to the approval of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries. The Scientific Sub-committee reported that a bacteriological examination had shewn that the bed of mussels at St Annes was daaigerousiy contaminated. The Urban Council were, in consequence, making arrangements to acquire the fishery Tights for the bed. and notices would be issued prohibiting the taking and exposing for sale of mussels from that bed. At the pre- sent time aojtbar the Joint Committee nor any local authority, unless it had exceptional rights, had power to prohibit the taking of mussels from polluted beds, and the Sub-committee bad requested the chairman of the Joint Committoe to sign a petition to the President of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries urging the nebes- sity of Pariiamentary powers being conferred on looal authorities far this purpose. Mr. J. R. Ragdale (obaarman of thesub-oom, mittee) moved the adoption of the report, and laid stwess on the necoesrty for local authorrtaefl baring the powers referred to. The raBalutkm was carried

CHESTER FOOTBALL CLUB, LTD. I THE PROSPECTUS. In our advertisement pages will be found a copy of the prospectus of the Chester Football Club, Limited, whiob contains much of tbe information we have already detailed in our oolumns. The capital is to be £1,000, divided into one thousand shares of JE1, payable aa follows: -26. (xi per share on application, 5s. on allotment, and the remaining 12& 6d per share in calls of not more than 2s. 6d. per share. The directors are Messrs. E. T. Hall- mark, J. Williamson, IL Doda, J Dodd, W. Coventry, L. T. Booth, L. Davies, W. H. Lipsham, J. 0. Jepcon, B. E. Johnson, 0. Reeves, and G. S. N. Hull Mr. John Griffith*, of Old Bank Buildings, is the company's solicitor; Parrs Bank, Limited, Chester, the bankers; Mr. John Williams, St. Werburgii- street, the accountant; and Mr. W. Fletcher 75, Glsdstoiae-aveuue, the secretary. The pro- spectus sets forth that the company is formed in the interests of football in the city, and for the acquiring, promoting, engaging, and running a first-class Association football team, and for taking over the playe-rs, properties, &Dd assets of the Chester Football Club. Though Chester cannot compete with the large Lancashire and Yorkshire towns in the number of enthusiastic admirers of football, there are, nevertheless, a very large number of enthusiasts in the city who will materially assist in making the club & growing success. The old club has for some years been financially eucocssful despite the small a.rea of ground that could be devoted to the accommodation of the public. A fresrb ground has now been secured through the offices of Mr. Alfred Mond, M.P., who has ob- tained from the Earl of Crewe tbe lease of an exc-ellent site situate on the Seuland-road, not far from the present football ground and just one mile from the Cross. The new ground will be of a full size, and the accommodation for the public will be suiffcaent and much more comfortable than in the old ground. The ce tablishment, expenses are estimated at £ 80. An agreement has been entered into between Mr. E. T. Hallmark and Mr. W. Coventry (on be- half of themselves and of ether members of the Chester Football Club) of the one part, and William Fletcher (on behalf of this oompanfj of the other part, for the acquisition of the assets of the Chester Football Club. The mini- mum amount upon which the directors will go to allotment is £300. It will thus be seen that the management of the olub has been placert upon a thoroughly tound basis. With fho im- proved ground the team will also be str, riirthened and be able to enter higher class competitions. Much larger gates can, there- fore. be expected. Lovers of the popular winter pastime in the city may confidently anticipate a new era of prosperity for the club, and we trust that under the new regime the club's highest ambitions will be realised.

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BACK FORD. EVENING SCHOOL.—The annual meeting in connecgon with tbe Backford Evening School was liqld on Tuesday eveililig in the schoolroom, the Rev. J. M. New. correspondent of the j school, preeiding. The rules laid down by the Oounty Education Authority fur the conduct of evening aohouLs were explained, and as tho feel- ing seemed to ho that the necetssary fourteen pupils for recognition could be obtained, it was decided that the classfts should oomnnenoe on Sept 18th. and that arithmetic, composition, drawing and shorthand should form the subjects to be taken. Tho Chairman congratulated Mr. Teafle and the pupils on the success which had attended their work during last session*, and ex- pressed the hope that the classes would be aa successful in numbers and usefulness during tho coming winter months. The Board of F-du- tion's report on last session's work was as fol- lows:—"T'hjs small school serves a useful pur- pose aDd is doin? very well. —A

I DISTRICT COUNCILS. (See also page 8.) -,& MALPAS RURAL. The ordinary monthly meeting was held on Wednesday, under the presidency of Mr. Evan Langl&y. The Looal Government Board wrote with reference to the re-appointment of Dr. Kenyon as medical ofifcer of health, and on the motion of Mr G. S. Morgan, seconded by Mr. Penk, Dr. Kenyon was re-appointed for a term of four years on the old terms. i DR. BRIGHAM AND THE COUNCIL. The Clerk reported further correspondence with Dr. Brigham in reference to the effluent drain from the new tank, the Council having given him formal notice that they proposed to cross his land with the drain. Dr. Brigham asked for a payment of £ 1 per annum for the privikge. The Clerk pointed out to Dr. Brigham that the Council had a right to run their sewage across any land paying compensa- tion only for damage done, u>id it was evident Dr. Brigham had written his letter while under a. misapprehension as to the Council's rights. Dr. Brigham replied that when he wrote the letter he had before him some estimates of a civil engineer for similar work and his advice wao being sought in respeot of it, and he noticed there that considerable sums had been allowed in the way of easements; it was also within his knowledge that in the neighbouring parish such sums had been actually paid. He would make further enquiries, and if he found that he was wrong he would at o-Doe acknowledge his mis- take. The Clerk said that he had heard no- thing further, the Chairman remarking that tbe letter was a very sensible one. COUNTY EXPENDITURE. The Chester Rural Council wrote enclosing a resolution: -"That this Council desires to express its regret at the increasing expenditure of the Cheshire County Council, and ilhinks it is high time that something should be done to reduce such expenditure, especially the -aisries paid to the officials and school teac-beris." They asked that the resolution should be supported. —Mr. Davies moved, and Mr. Jones seconded, that the Council give the resolution their un- qualified support,-nis wae agreed to. MOTOR-CAR TROUBLES. The Bucklow Rural Council returned to the a upou motor-cars. They enclosed a re- solution suggesting a conference of the rural councils of Cheshire, which in a subsequent letter they stated it had been arranged to hold in Chester on October 30th. They asked for the appointment of two representatives and for the Council to agree to a payment of a share of the incidental expenses of the conference.—The letter was ordered to lie on the table. The Clerk to the Cheshire County Council wrote in reference to the same subject and, enclosing a resolution, asked the Council to support it.—It was decided to send a simikur resolution, recording disappointment at &« re- port of the Motor-Car Commission, urging- drastic legislation to meet the present situation, and asserting "that if the roiuis, which are suit- able and properly const rue.t*}d for ordinary traffic, are to be reconstructed and treated so as to be made suit-abi-e for motor traffic, then the cost of such reconstruction or treatment should be provided by duties on motor-cars, and such duties must of necessity be largely in excess of those duties or licenses suggested by the Commission." FENCING ON MK BARLOW'S LAND. The committee appointed to inspect the fence which it was alleged had been destroyed by the sewage from Malpas, reported that there was no fence at all, and there had been none for the last ten or fifteen years. lIa their opinion there were no grounds for the tenant to claim compensation, and they recommended the Council not to entertain any claim. "A SERIOUS MATTER." Tho Sanitary Inspector laid before the Coun- cil a. letter from Mr. T. A. Beckett, Chester, with reference to a flow of a oewag< from Chorlton Hall into the Chorlton Brook. The inspector reoommended that a Dibdin filter bed be put, in.—It was decided to ask Dr. Kenyon to inspect it.—Mr. Jones ((The Scar) said that, the ma-tter was very serious. He had had a ton of cheeee spoiled, and ;L bull calf had died from tbe effects of the sewage, which ran in a crude state into the brook and WM distinctly traoeable in the brook for at let a mile. HOUSING COMMITTEES REPORT The Chairman read the report of the Housing Committee They had, he said, had 19 applica- tions for the tenancy of the houses, and the rent* of these bad been fixed and a se lection of thB tenants made. The terras of tenancy had been communicated to the selected tenants, and if they were accepted the oottagee would be considered taken.—It was decided to name the oottages "Sunnyside Cottages, 8.ud to number them 1 to 12. Mr. Morgan eajd the arrangeme-rits whuch they had made would add an addit.ioDaJ £9 a year to the. funds, and this would put them on a safe financial basis. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor reported that he uad pegged out the land for the widening of the roadway near to the new cottages, ajid that he now a.wa.ited the result of a further interview with the Oddfellows' &ociety on the matter. The contractor had completed the drainage to the filter beds, and the outfall was working direct through the new receiving tank. He had engaged a steam Toller for work to commence in October. —The report was adopted and the Surveyor was asked to retire. COMPLIMENT TO THE SURVEYOR. INCREASED SALARY. The Chairman said that since the last meet- ing of the Council the Surveyor had spoken to him on the question of his salary. He found that the ocst of keeping up an appearance and the cost, both initially and for upkeep of his bicycle, was such that. he was now in no better position than when he was under the Cheshire County Council as foreman. They all agreed that, they had been very fortunate in their selection of him, and by his watchfulness and tact, he had saved the Council in the short time he had been with them several hundred pounds. He had to work long hours, and he ba.d, of course, very IDu{b more responsibility than when he was employed as foreman.—It was decided to increase his wages by 4s. a week. --The Chairman poiDted out to the Surveyor on his retttrn to the room that during his abscnce some very nico and pleasing remarks on his good services to the Council bad been made, and they were granting him an increase of 4s. a week. He trusted that ho would oon- tinue to do the good work he had done hitherto. -The Surveyor thanked the Council and as- cured them that he would cont:nu& to do so. The Council resolved itself into a committee of inspection, and went to inspect the new cottages.

FOOTBALL. (See also page 4.) ♦ The Connah's Quay Wednesday and Chester Wednesday clubs met on the former's ground on Wednesday. It was a keenly-oon tested struggle from start to finish. The visitors won the tosa and Hughes commenced against thai inciine. Chester were the first to attack, and Blane was severely tested by Simpson. The locals afterwards became aggressive and Luna had a warm handful from Fenwiok. Rojpeai got going and centred nioely, but Hughes willi neatly dispossessed by Jones. Use Cestrians asserted themsclvca, but the home team retali- atod and from a oorner by Fen wick, Hugbof headed a good goal. Spurred by this they again attacked, but were repulsed. Before fit interval Roberts beat Blane with & eapitad shot and the teams crossed over with the scort leveL Upon the resumption the "PCdom pressed heavily, and after a hot bombardment Green scored. Undaunted by this the Cestnanp played up vigorously and Gregory carne withill P force? d a cc 'ru er an ace of mooring. The "Reds" forced a corner and during the melee Jones, a Chester badt. handled. Fenwick took the resultant penalty kick, but Lunn saved amid oheers. Shortly afterwards Hughes added a third goal. There wste any amount of interest in the game, and a few minutes afterwards another point was registered by Bennett m smart style. Shortly before the conclusion Gregory registered & second point for Chester, an interesting en- counter ending in favortr of the locals by four goals to two.