Cheshire Observer

ARMY AND VOLUNTEERS. CHESHIRE REGIMENT ADJUTANT.— Tuesday night's London Gazette" contained the tollowing- :-Chthire Regiment: Capt. H. S. Adair to be adjutant, vice A. Croukenden, whose tenure of that appointment has expired. CHESHIRE CAPTAIN HOvOUKED.— Captain W. H. Bennett, of the 3rd Battalion Cheshire Regiment, who has just returned from a visit to Constantinople, has received a letter from his Excellency Musuras Pacha, Turkish Ambassador to the Court of St. James, inti- mating that his Imperial Majesty the Sultan has graciously signified his wish to confer the second class of the Imperial Order of Osmanieh and the second clat>s of the Imperial Order of the Shafakat upon him in recognition of hie services to Turkey. His V iesty has also been gracious y pleased to fin. ty through the Turkish Minister for Foreign Affairs his acceptance of the dedication of a new book on Turkey to be shortly published by Captain Bennett. 1ST CHESHIRE ROYAL GARRISON AR- TILLERY VOLS.). Regirnenta! orders by officer commanding 1st Cheshire Royal Garrison Artillery (Vo unt^ers), for the week ending, February 2nd, 1907. 1 Band (hea'quarters); Major Wood will take charge of the head-qr. irter band from this date. 2. Camt,, proposals for annua] camps approved as follows: 4, 5. and 6, Garrison companies at New Brighton from 29th Jane to 6th .July, 1907; 1, 2, and 3, heavy batteries, at Knott End, Fleetwood, from 3rd August to 10th August. 1907 specialists, 27th July to 3rd August, 1907.—(Signed) F F. Lam- barde. Captain R.G. A., Adjutant 1st Cheshire R.G.A. (Vols.). 2ND V.B. CHESHIRE REGIMENT. Reeimental orders by Lieut.-Colonel A. H Talbot, commanding, for week ending 30th January. 1907 1. Drills &c. Headquarters Company training, Wednesday, 7.30 p.m. sections 5 to 23 Infantry Training, 1905. 'Attention of N.C.O.'s is directed to sections 3 and 4. Recruits' drill, M(m.,iav Wednesday and Friday, at 7 30 p.m. 2. Enrolment of Recruits Memljers having friend* riesirou- of joining are requested to bring them forward for enrolment at once. 3 Camp, 1907: It is notified for informa- tion that the Battalion will encamp this year at Abergavenny during Whit-week, as forming part of the Cheshire Volunteer Infantry Brigade. Members are particularly requested to make every endeavour to put in the qualifying number of drills viz., 10 for efficiency, during the months of February March atid A pi-il. In O'der to give members every facility of getting in dIPse drills, there will he company training dnving the above months on Wednesday, from 7.30 to 8 30, and from 830 to 9.30 p.m. Duties Orderly officer for the v.,eek, Captain C. 10. Bi-omiey battalion orderly sergeant, Colour-Sergeant R. Williams. The sergeant bugler will detail the orderly bugler.— (Signed) E. L. Roddy, Capt., Adjutant 2nd V B. Cheshire

THE WINTER SKIN-TONIC." I + I Zam-Buk "fu-eds up" the skin and maintains it in hea:tn despite cold winds, frosts and damp. quicky disappear under Zam-Buk s softening influence, chaps and chilblains arc eoothed a.nd healed, and cold-sores are eradica- ted. All skins benc,fit from Zam-Buk. Mr. T. M. Dafch, of 97, Albert Road, West Kilburn, writes:—' I have sufiVtt'd from colds more or less since I was eight years old Recently I had Bitch a severe one that my lips and nostrils (in- sido and out) got covered with cold sores I applied Zam-Buk nnd found great relief. The ba.Lm is most pleasant to use and very soothing. In a few days, Zam-Buk had lit-alt-d all the earc-s. No homo am really afford to be without a box of Zam-Buk at this season. It is more eflicaciotwt, more economical, and better in all respects than the fatty ointments and clogging "creams" so often resorted to after a day's shop ping. The face and hands should first be cleansed in warm water, and dried gently on a soft towel. Then smear tOO skin freely with Zam-Buk (without rubbing), allowing a few minutes for I the rich ber??! <?.acnc<e in Zam-Buk to eo&k J through the pores, and so restore f,hA velvety j &ppeamnee to the skin which AO highly prl1v!l7

 CHESHIRE FARMER S END -A shocking discovery was made at Chelford on Tuesday, the body of a farmer and cattle dealer named Geo. BMkerviHe, of Warford and formerly of Chelford, being found in a pit. The deceased disappeared shortly after a case wns beard in which he was a defendant, and it is believed his body has been in the water some days. The deceased was well known and connected with an old family. iitark s great Remnant Sale of Trimmings, Laoes, Ribbons, Embroidories, etc. Great bar- gains. Saturday and Monday, last two days of &le.-91, 93, 95, Foregate-street, Chester.

I INCK CRICKET CLUB.-Tile annual meeting was held at tho Vicarage on Mond iy, the Vicar (the Rev. F, Clifton-Smith) presiding over a good attendance of members. The secretary (Mr. W. Brown) pres nted the balance-sheet for th year, which shewed receipts J615. 17s, flck, ag int expemes £ 12. 46. 6 £ d., leaving a bal- ance n hands cf treasurer of B5. 13s. 2gd. The accounts were adopted on the motion of Mr. W. G. Ricketts. who spoke of the satisfactory sta.te of the club's finances, last year's deficit of JB2. 13s. 6id. having been turned into a favour bl" balance. Mrs. Park-Yates was again unanimously coosen president, while the Vicar w a again elected captain, a resolution which was carried with the utmost enthusiasm. He in turn nominated Mr. W. Nield as his vice- captain. The old ccmmi'tee, having been some- what depleted by rein-vals, etc., received in addit.on Messrs. E. flasiall, F. Lloyd, S. Par- fin, Wm. Antrobus, Th e. Partin, and S. Nield. The fficc of secretary and treasurer were again d in Mr. Wm. B o vn. An interesting phase of the meeting was now reached, viz., the distr;Lu ion of priz s by the Vicar, given by himself to t e winni rs of t e highest batting and bowling avera"" r •• the pa-t season, and a prize also for i' er who had shewn most k ■< nness and "V in the field, Mr. Ernest Hassall WAS with the best bat- ing average, and the capbin, in presenting him with a bat, said he had ju-tly earned it. Mr. Hassail suitably thanked the Vicar for his kind gift. Mr. W. Nield, who was unfortu- nately unable to be present, received a bat for the best bowling average, whale a bat was awarded to Mr. Frank Lloyd, who it was ad- judged had done the beet work in the out-field. A list of mate' es which has been arranged for the coming season was here read by the secre- tary, who stated that the first match wao5 against Frodsham, on May 4th, at home. In a sort review of the past season, the captain said that cut of a total of 16 matches played, five had been won, four drawn, and seven lost, a rec rd wh. ch, although not bad, would not at all cc rnpxre II ith 1905, w en the club did not lose a single match, A vote of thanks to the Vicar WH3 carried with acclamation.

I NORTHOP. bUCCEbc.—Ihe many friends of Mr. H. Watkinson, Brook Park, will be pleased to know that he has successfully paased the final Jaw examination, qualifying him to be called to the Bar.

STOP PRESS. TRAGIC DEATH. The WeISt Cheshire Coroner (Mr. J. C. Bate) will hold an inquest at Hooton re- lating to the tragic death of a. railway em- ploye. His namo is Samuel Lowe, aged 46, employed in the signal department at Crewe, and residing- at 31, Headman- street, Crewe. It. appears that he ar- rived at Hootom early yesterday (Friday) Morning, and was about to cominencehig breakfast about. Feven o'clock in the pos- ters' room, when lie suddenly expired, Br. Knott, of Little Sutton, was immedi- ately summoned, and eaid the. probable cause of death was heart failure*. 3HOTTON ACCIDENT. Yesterday (Friday) Alfred RmlH. all flderly man, employpdt at. Messrs. Sum- mers' Ironworks, Photton, was admittetl t to the Chester Infirmary in an unconscious condition, as the result of a singular acci- dent. It appears that he was on his way to work at six o'clock yesterday morning, and owing to the darkness he failed to observe between the lines a hole about eighteen feet deep, and fell into it. He fortunately alighted on his feet, but wa& unable to preserve his balance, and top pled backwards, severely injuring his bead and rendering himself unconscious, LIVERPOOL CORN, FRIDA Y. Wheat market closed quiet after moderate busineas.. to Id. per cental advance since Tuesday. Flour, rather improved trade, prices unaltered, although ten- dency dearer. Maize only quiet business; Mixed American, 4 6!d. to 46. &sd.; Gal vceton, 4s. 5 £ d. to 4s. 5jd; Northern, 46. 3d. to 4s. 3 £ d.; Plata, 4s. 6gd. to 4s. 7d. per cental. Peas firm. iianey Bcaroe, dearer. Oats lirm, inactive. Beanti steady, unchanged. I i

FRODSHAM. HOCKEY.—The Frockham contingent re- oeived the Bishop's Hostel team on the Athletic 1 Ground on Saturday, and suffered defeat after a pleasant game by four goals to one. BILLIARDS.—The Overton Memorial Hall met the Alvanley Club at Alvanley on Monday in their last game of the "Shield" eeriee inaugu- rated by the Rev. F. Clifton-Smith, of luce. Overton were victorious by 52 potnt? the scores being Alvanicy 493, Overton 545. This victory probably means that the Overton team will be the proud possessors of the coveted shield. Scores:—Overton: J. C. Cragg (oaptain) 100, J. Holland 100, J. Dutton 100, A. Iilidge 59, the Rev. F. B. Corfield 100, G. A. Caldwell, 86, total 545. Alvanley: H. Wright (captain) 77, M. Fletcher 71, L. Greenway 79, L. Wnght 100, T. Booth b6, S. Leech 1CO, total 493.-0vcrton met Ince at Overton, the scores being:— Overton: J. C. Cragg (captain) 100, J. Holland 100, J. Dutton 100, the Rev. F. B. Corfield 100, A. Illidge 100, G. A. Caldwell 100, total 600. Inoe: G. Wright (captain) 65, S. Partin 21, T. Swinburne 40, J. Partin 41, W. Garner 39, A. N. Other 99, total 305. PAROCHIA LGArHERING.-Tbe annual old-fashioned parochial tea party and concert took place on Tuesday in the Drill Hall, when nearly 300 parishioners sat down to tea, the many tables being presided over by ladies con- nected with the churches. The room had been tastefully and liberally decorated by ehoirmen and sidesmen. There followed a concert, given exclusively by members of the three choirs and local vocalists. A very large audience testified in no half-hearted degree their appreciation of local talent. Mr. Collier sustained the humorist. element with several excellent items. Matrters Jack Holland and Major Birtlcs, two of the parish church chorieters, were enthusiastically cheered for their renderings of The Hoiy City and Mary of Argyle." The programme was as follows:—"Powder and Shot," Mr. N. Austin; eorig, "Star of eBthlehem," Miss. A. Harrison; song, "The Holy City," Master Jack Holland; song, "Dear Homeland," Mr. P. Jones; song, "The Welsh Election," Mr. J. 1* Collier; song, "Round to the Fair," Mies Zillah Bate; song, Star of my soul," Mr. C. Ford; j song and dance, "The man who did." Mr. T. Rodgem; song, The Gauntlet," Mr. N. Austin; eong, "In Friendship's Name, Mr. T. Turner; song, "Mary of Argyle," Mastor Bajor Birtles; song, Misa Lodwick; song, "Never be born on; Friday," Mr. J. T. Collier; duet, "Excelsior," Messrs. C. Ford and T. Illidge. Iilidge. The sketch, entitled Original Absurdities, or Have you seen Sarah," by Messrs. A. Chahberlain and T. Kennedy, were excellently treated, and kept I the audience in roars of laughter. Mr. C. H. Hibbertt, L.L.C.M., and Mr. T. Turner accom- panied in their usual efficient manner. At the close of the concert the Vicar, who presided, expressed his gratification at seeing such a large number of spectators present, and tendered hearty thanks to the varioua ladies and gentle- men who had so kindly assisted at the tea and concert, and particularly to to Mr. Collier, of Helsby, for his fine humorous numbers, and Mr. Hibbertt and Mr. T. Turner for their I valuable accompaniments.

I GRESFORD I LAMBING.—Mr. T. Alderman, of Caemaw! Farm, Llay, has already eeveraf lambs this season. CRIClfET CLUB DANCE.—The Cricket Club dance at the New Schools on Friday was well attended. The room was tastefully j adorned. Among those patronising the dance were Mrs. D xon, of The Clappers, who opem-d the programme, Mr. and Mrs. Rooper (The Elms), Miss Allington Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Lowndes. Mra. and Mies Cocks. Mr. Cyril Cocks, the Rev. R. J. Barker Owen. etc. Alto- gether a.bout 140 persons wer,> present. The mu io WPS supplied by the band of Mr. H. E. J nes, of Wrexham. T e arrangements were ably carried out by a special committee, with Mr. T Wcodhall sa bon. see. The M.C.'s were Mosera. E. Evans and H. Davies. LIGHTING QUESTION—The quarterly m(e¡ ing of the Par.5h Council was held on Fri- day even ng, und< r the presidency of Mr Chan- CeitOT Trevor Parkin6. The C1rk (Mr. Chu. Davies) submitted correspondence received from the clerk to the Rurat District Council, in answer to complaints as to the method adopt d when empty ng ashpit-. The District Council promised as f r as pes ible to serve due notice to householders when the sanitary 'nspec- tor was about to remcve hoase refuse. The Great Western Railway Co. wrote complaining I as to the non-lighting of the approaches to their station at Gresford outside t ?ir own boun- daries. Mr. Allington Hughes beo,, d thte w s no neponaibi!?y de oiv.ng upon the Parish C uncil in the matter, the parish 4.?! ing de1ine¿ to adop* the L ghtifig Act. What had been done in the w ;y of lighting bad been the result of voluntary off rt, which had now collnpacd owing to the difficulty of raising the neoe^sary funds.—Mr. Rooper considered the, f ilure to light the village a perfect scandal; the way from the station w.s pwrticularly dan- gerous upon dark nights He suggested that the railway company should be asked to tender for lighting the two lamps near the station, and that the cost be raked bv voluntary eff,.)rt.Thcl. Chairman regretted that the parish meeting: had by a large majority refu-ed to adopt the Lighting Act. The people of Roesett, he un- j derstcod, were in advance of them upon this question, being successful in raising sufficient funds by voluntary subscriptions. They had purchased twelve lamps at a co-t of a.bout £35, and were thinking of paying 1 mp-lightcr £ 12 each winter.—Mr. G. H. F. Rob rteon informed the meeting as to the great difficulty in collect- ing funds. The old Lighting Committee had ceased operations with a debt of £ 5, which he I (as treasurer) had to p<y out of his own pockt I -Severil gentlemen presen- offered to be re- sponsible for the cost of lighting the lamps near the station.-Mr. Allington Hughes pro- po od, and Mr. Robertson seconded, that the Gieat Western Railway Co be requested to undertake the work of lighting these Ian-ips, the Parish Council undertaking to defray the cost,—Mr. James Lee complained as to the dangerous state of the railway fence near the entrance to the subway underneath the rail- way Children frequently, on Sundays in par- ticular, got upon the railway. He proposed that the company be written to concerning the danger.—Mr. Bellia seconded, and his sugges- tion was carried.—Mr. Robertson suggested that the olerk be requested to prepare a liet of members' attendances during the past three years, which propcwal was adopted.

I MALPAS. I CONCERT.—The Acelian Pierrots, of Black- I pool fame, gave an excellent concert in tht Jubilee Hall on Tuesday evening in aid of the Widows and Orphans Fund of the Cluttoi Lodge of Oddfeiiows. There was a good con. pany present, and the financial results were very satisfactory. The oompany numbered seven performere, and they gave an entirely new and up-to-date performance. The numerous items were interspersed with refined jokes and funny stories, while many of the songs were rapturously applauded and redemanded.

I SAUGHALL LECTURES ON SICKNESS.—The first of a series of lectures was given on Tuesday after- I noon in the Town Hall on home nursing by M iss Hawkes, the lecturer appointed by the Higher Education Committee of the County Council. WIRRAL LIBERAL ASSOCIATION.—A meeting of the Great Saughall polling district wae held in the Liberal Club on Thursday night, when the chair was taken by Mr. Mark Vickers. The business was to appoint committees, and other business was also gone through. Mr. Mark Vickers was elected on the executive committee for this district. The general com- mittee consists of the f<)Ilowing:-Mewrs. (,has. Done, George Venable.9, H. Shepherd, and J. Handel Slack (secretary).

————— 0 ————— PULFORD. I SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.-The annual treat was held on Saturday in the Schoolroom, about 85 ch ild en being entertained at tea. kind- ly provided by the parishioners Afterwards there was a small entertainment, and during the interval a presentation was made to Mr J. R berts (late organist), who h is left the church to take up a similar position at Broughton. The presenta? on was made by the Rector, the recipient suitably responding. The second part of the programme was devoted to a capital lantern exhibition, given by Mr. Basil Hughes (organist), who kept the children intensely amused for over tw houm. A special feature < f the entertainment, was a series of illustrated s ngs, which were sung by Mr and Mrs. Hux- ley, a the items being loudly applauded. At the close a vote of thanks was passed to the donors of the tea, and to the Sunday school teachers and lantern exhibitor for therr ser- vices. Amcng those present were the Rev. J. R and Mrs. Fuller, Master Eric Fuller, the Miss 6 Sm th, Denton, Jones, Wright, Parting- ton, Leech. Ric ardson, Messrs. J. Smith, P. Smith, Roberts, etc The party broke up to the strains of the National Anthem at 7.30, all having thoroughly Enjoyed themselves. J

CONNAHS QUAY & SHOTTON- I CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOTIRERS.-As a re- sult of the sale of work recently held in connec- tion with the Christian Endeavour Society at- tached to the Primitive Methodist Church, a. sum of J612 18s. 5d. was realised towards the new building fund. A KIND DEED.—It is gratifying to note that the members of the Connah's Qpay Twenty Football Club succeeded in making about £ 11 in their recent match with Hawnrden Bridge F.C. for the benefit of Buckley Davies, an old player, who has been ill for the past twelve months. Much credit is due to the Quay Band for their help. THE FOOTPATHS QUESTION.-Much in- terest is being taken locally in the recent de- cision of the Connah's Quay Council to take leg il proceedings against the Flintshire County C uncil to compel them to shew caii6c why they should n t be c mpelled to put the ma.in roads and par pi-to in a proper state of repair. The c se i. to be heard iit the Ccmnah's Quay Petty Ses i nal Court cn the 31st of this month, when it is to be hoped that this much vexed question, extending over a period of some years will be fin,!I.y settled. Eminent counsel has been en- g g d, and at the present time excitement runs high as to the ultimate result. A PUBLIC HALL.—For some years past the need of a public hall has been keenly felt in (!onnith*s Qiiay. and although the Urban District Council have had this subject on the tapis for some considerable time, nothing tangible has resulted. At the present time a public hall is greatly needed owing to the demand for more accommodation for entertainments and soc ial functions. In order to meet with the wishes of the residents a meeting of loual gentlemen was held this week at the Custom House Hotel, and it was decided to promote a company with this "bject in view A site sitnted between Dee-road and Mold-road, has received consideration for pur-chose. A number of influential residents have already subscribed their names, and the promoters are sanguine of success. A pubhc meeting will shortly be held, when the whole question will be put on a sound basis. FORESTERS' PRESENTATIONS. — The see nd annual "smoker" in connection with the Ancient Order of Foresters (Court Sum- mere's Lodge, No. 9094) was held at the Cus- tom House Hotel, Connah's Quay An exoel- lenr programme was provided, which included c, m inte esting presentations. Mr. E. G. Cop- ley presided, and gave a humorous address. The musical part of the programme was ably carried i ut by Broe. Martin, Humphreys, Mars- den. Hayes, Gratton, and Blease, who were acc mpanied by Mr. Huxley in an efficient manner. The Past Chief Rungcr (Bro. W. Robb ns) was presented with the Past Chief Ranger'6 sash by the district secretary (Bro. B. Hul-e, of Chester), who referred to the remark- able progress the Order had made during the past twelve months. Bro. J. II Pagdin, P.C R., then presented a valuable jewel, given II by himself, to Bro. E. Duffield for regular at- 1 tendance, the recipient having misled only once during the year. The retiring treasurer I (Bro. Alfred Dew) wat then presented with a walking stick, given by the members of the Order as a recognition of the excellent services he has rendered to the Court since its forma- tion. The Chairman, in making the presentar t on, hoped that Bro. Dew would still do his! best towards making the Court a success. Fol- lowing this interesting presentation, Bro. Rob- bins, P.C.R., on behalf of Bro. Pagdin, P.O.R., presented the jewel of the Order to Bro. R. Davies for his services in proposing moat j initia ed members during the year. The pro- j coedings were brought to a close with a toast to the visitors, to which compliment Bro. j Hulse briefty responded. Messrs. Copley, | Ch riot ion. Pagdin, Smith and Robbins promi. ed jewels for special eervicee during the current year.

I HOLT AND FARNDOK. I CHURCH DEFENCE MEETING.—The I aonthly meeting was held at the Vicarage on Tuesday evening. The Chairman (Mr. Lester) aid that it bad been decided to hold a lantern lecture on the 27th February, when Mr. Bissett, iiangor-on-Deo would speak. After much dis- cussion, it was proposed that it should take place in Kenyon Hall, and that a collection should take place during the entertainment to defray expenses. HOLT SMITHY.—After upwards of fifty years' work in t.his shop, Mr. Ambrose Thomas has retired, and, the "old order yielding piace to new," the shop which has been standing over two hundred years, has been pulled down and a new and substantial building is goin to be erected. Mr. Thomas's father and grandfather worked here before him, and a Mr. Thomas, blacksmith, from Churton, will be the first tenant. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is the Holt Endowed School report:—" There is an excellent spirit of work in the school; the scholars are keenl yinterested in their work, and are most regular and punctual in their attend- ance. The work of the highest class, which is taught by the headmaster, is exceptionally good; the pupils are mose responsive when questioned orally. The intermediate clans gives evidence of sound and intelligent teaching. Thes teacher of the lowest class should carefully prepare her I lessons beforehand by drawing up notes of the lessons to be given. The difficulty referred to in the laet report of distributing the children in this department between three teachers is atiu felt. If an additional teacher were appointed, the headmaster would be able to guide and supervise more effectually the work of the whole school. Misa Morris, who took charge of the infants about twelve months ago, has brought this division of the school into a very high j state of efficiency." PARISH MATTERS.—The Rector gave his annual lecture upon parish matters on the Sun- day evenings of 13th and 20th January, to large c ngregat ions. Some of the facts were pecu- liar. The death-rate of the parish for 1906 was unusually low. There were cnly seven burials; two were of non-parishioners, three were of infants under six months' old, the remaining two were of adults, one died of extreme old age at 96, and the other died of an acoident, aged 71. The death-rate in a population of 981 proves that Farndon must be a healthy spot. In remarking upon the attendances at Sunday and day achoora, Mr. Owen said: "You will! expect me to say something about the Jate Edu- cation Bill. I feel like a man who has been on the top of a mountain watching a great battle, knowing all about the combatants on each side, then returning to his village and giving the details of the great fight, of which they had heard so much. But I cannot do it; I am able to do it, I should like to do it, but prefer to abstain, because the subject might bring me into the borderland of politics, which should be kept for the platform and not for: the pulpit." Children from five denominations attend the day school. One child only had been withdrawn from learning the Catechism, though not the Bible. The reverend gentle- man exhorted parents to remember that our Lord was "much displeased" with those who. k~pt children from Him, and His teaching, and begged parents when the time came, as it | would soon come, for them to decide what re- ligioiH instruction their children should receive to reply, "We are quite satisfied with the pre- sent system, and require no alteration."

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CHESTER SEWAGE PROBLEM. I OHEsrrER S'V PROBLE1. 4b-~—— I COMMITTEE & MAJOR TULLOCH. I We understand that at a meeting of the General Purposes Committee of the Chester Corporation, held at the Town Hall on Monday, the question of the sewage outfall works at Sealand came under discussion. We learn unofficially that it was moved by the Chairman, Alderman J. Jones (B), and seconded by the Deputy Chairman (Mr. William Vernon) that the report of the Sewering Committee be received, and that the committee be authorised to obtain such expert advice as they deemed necessary. A long discussion ensued, the general trend of opinion of the members being that Major Tulloch's services should be dis- pensed with. It was agreed, also, that there was no need for any alarm or panic. Ultimately the committee accepted an amendment, moved by Dr. Griffith and seconded by Mr. John Griffiths, that the committee be authorised to consider what further expert advice should be; obtained; that they should report thereon to | the Council; and, further, that the services of I Major Tulloch be dispensed with.

I THE CHURCHES. I CHESTER CATHEDRAL. SSBTIOE LIST FOB WEEK COMMENCING JAN. 26. SATURDAY, JANUARY KIM—Moronity 8u: Holv Com- munion. 10.15: Service. Nares in F; anthem, Enter not into judgment" (Attwood) Evening 4.15 Service, Nares in F anthem, Send out Thy light" (Gounod). SUNDAY, JANUARY 27TH (Septuagesima).—Morning, Y.0 Bol, Communion. 10.30: Service, Selby in A; anthem. "Great and marvellous" (Boyce); introit, hymn 35, Kyne and Credo, Selby in A; preacher, the Canon in Residence. Evening, 3 30: Service, Selby in A; anthem, "In the beginning" (Haydn); hymn 228. 6.3 Magni- ficat and Nunc Dimittis to Chants processional hymn, 297 hymns 264, 267, 234 preacher, the Rev G. E. Barber, R A. MONDAY, JANUARY 28TR.-Morning", 8.0: Holy Com- munion 10.1ft: Service in Monotone. Evening, 4 15 Service, Stainer in F; anthem. "Plead Thou my cause" (Mozart). TUSSDAY. JANUARY 29TH.-Idorning 8.'1; Holy Com- muiiion. 10.15: Service, Travers in F; anthem, "I will arise" (Orevghton). Evening, 4.15: Service, Travers in F anthem, Praise the Lord (Goss). WKDNBSDAY, JANUARY 3 TH (Diocesan Conference) Morning, 7.45: Matins and Holy Communion. 10.16- Litany, hymn 162. Evening, 5.0: Service. Bridge in G; anthem, "Rejoice in the Lord, 0 ye righteous" (Martin). THURSDAY, JANUARY 31ST (Diocesan Conference).— Morning, 8.0: Holy Communion. 10.0: Service, Aldrich in G; anthem, "0 taste and see" (Sullivan). Evening, 4.15: Service, Aldrich in G; anthem, "Lift up thine eyes" (Goss). FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST.—Morning, 7.45: Matins and Holy Communion. 10.15: Litany, hymn 100. Evening, 4.15 Service, Kelway in B miner anthem, 0 gladsome light" (Sullivan).

LIVING FOR A CREWE CURATE.—It is announced that the Rev. E. G. Auden, who for eight years has been curate at Christ Church, Crewe, has accepted the living of Byley, near Middlewich, rendered vacant by the death of the Rev. F. W. Kidd. For some years Mr. Auden has had charge of the mission church of St. Andrew, and his ministry there hafe been most successful. He and his wife are very popular in I Crewe.

I NORTH AND SOUTH WALES BANK. I —— —— ANNUAL MEETING. I Mr. Thomas Brocklebank presided over the I 71st annua) meeting of this bank, held in Liver- pool twi Tuesday. Details of accounts will be found in our advertisement columns. In propos- ing the adoption of the report and bafctooe, Mr. Brocklebamk said: I wish to draw your attention to the increase in deposits during the past year, which have gone up £450,000; so our constituents ha.ve responded nobly to the challenge I made in my address at the luat annual meeting, and we trust they will con- tinue to deposit their money with us, for with our extensive business wie havo at present ample means of employment for it. The aver- age Bank of England rate of discount for 11109 half-year ending 30th June laet was 23. 18s. per oenti., while the London rate for deposits was JB2. 8a. per cent., and though those rates were fairly remunerative, they were much exceeded by those of the second half-year, when the bank rate averaged £ 4. 12s. 8d and the deposit rate £ 2. 18s. 8d.. and though the former only stood at the extreme figure of 6 per cent, for rather more than a couple of months, the additions! morgan increased the profits of the bank to a figure which has never been exceeded. This stringeaicy in the money market is greatly ac- counted for by the prosperous state of trade both here and in America, 1 might almost say all over the world, so our funds have been well employed, and had it not been for the heavy depreciation in the value of our investments, and our having in oonsequenoo been obliged to wrste £ 25.000 from the value of our Console aJooe. winch, I may remind you, has been done without calling on the reserve, we should have had a. very profitable year's business. We have also added £ 2,000 to the superannuation fund, j We feel sure the shareholders will accept the situation and the small reduction in the divi- dend, and that they will one and all agree that it ia the propor course to take. Your directors Wipve t:hat with CbnsoLs a.t. 85, and the re6t of our seewitice mitten down, we sball not I have to make any further provision on that score, but can now, in good earnest, go on strengthening our reserves by every possible mieaais. This is the policy of your directors, and it has over and over again been endorsed at these annual meetings. I do not. however, like to make forecasts, for I see that in 1900 I aaid £ 90 was looked upon at that time as an ideal price for Consols. At any rate, our in- vestments now stand well within the market value of fhe day. With rega.Td to the more domestic aide of our bank's concerns, I have very little to say We have opened a new sub branch at Penrhyndeudraeth, and have built new premises at Carmarthen and Llangefni, botb of which ane handsome and suitable build- ings. It is never wise to predict unless you know, but at the risk of being thought over- ventureeome I think we are justified in looking for good banking business for some time to oome. The continued activity of trade in this country and the world generally, coupled with the prera.iling high price of commodities, neces- sarily means a good demand for money, and that in turn means profitable rates for those who have it to lend. You have now before you &U the facts which I oan think of to give you a fair idea of your bank's position and pros- peotB, so you will be aRe to judge as well as I can if we are likely to have a prosperous year or not. I for one. as a shareholder, and as chairman of your board, am perfectly content with the bank's present position, for we have never presented the shareholders with a stronger balance-sheet than thai which I have now the pleasure of asking you to accept and pass The report was adopted, and the usual busi- ness of an annual meeting followed.

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I HUNTING. A I SOUTH CHESHIRE. Mr. CorbeV* ifxture at Bar Bridge again brought together a good-sized field on Friday. Wardle Gone seemed to be full of foxe& Hounds were soon busy with several. Getting away with one, they ran with a nice soent for a few fields up to Haughtoii, where scent completely died away. Going back to Wardle, they soon found again. Their fox took them the same way to Haughton. This time ecent had improved, and the fox was hunted through Spurstow and -un- bury, over the Tarporley and Whitchurch road, straight up to the hills, where he was left. Hounds were then taken to Hurleeton. Mr. Corbet put hounda into a small spinney near the Baobe House, where they soon rouaed a fox which ran across the belt. Here two foxes were in front of bounds. The pack being divided, Earp, the first whip, soon got them together, and put them quickly on the line of the hunted fox. They ran fast up to Bar Bridge, where they crossed the canal into the North Cheshire country, past Hill's Goroe and through Calveiey Park. Mr. Corbet stopped them within a few I fields of Pages Wood. Being again close to I Wardle, Mr. Corbet drew it for the third time r during the day, and again produced a fox which took the field a fast hunt back to Bache House, where hounds killed a fox which no doubt, by his looks, was the hunted one. Another being holloaed away, they had Not time to eat him. A very pretty hunt took place close up to Swanley, then to the right under Rider's Green, hounds being run out of soent close to Haughton Hall. Hem Earp brought up the fox killed in the Bache House, and it was given to hounds, who richly deserved it. Among a few hunting with the Cheshire during the week were the Duke and Duchess of Westminster, Lady Arthur Grosvenor, the Marquis of Linlithgow, the Marquis of Chol- mondeley, Lord Hugh Grosvenor, Lord Gerald Grosvenor, Lord Shrewsbury, the' Earl of Enniakillen, Lord Cole, Colonel Hall Walker, Mr. George Wyndham, Mr. and Mrs. Littledale, Captain and Mrs. Higeon, Mr. Jamee Tomkin- eon, Mr. Lee Townabend, Mr. Hugh Wilbraham, Mica Holland, Mr. and Mrs. Tinsley, Mr. and Mrs. Jarmay, Captain Drury, Mr. R. T. Richardson, Mr., Mm and Miss Tyrer, lb. Herman, Mr. H. Hewitt, etc. NORTH CHESHIRE. RESIGNATION OF THE MASTER. U is reported ofiioiaJJy that Mr. Hubert M. Wilson, Master of the Nortli Cheshire Hounds, has øent in his resignation of the Mastership to Mr. H. R Wilbraham, the Hunt secretary. Mr. Wilson is the prospective Unionist candidate for the Kmitaford Division. and bis release from the MasteTship will give him more time to devote to politicaj work. Mr Wilson succeeded the JOart ol iiinmskilien as Master exaotly six years I ago. Be is Non of the late Mr. H. C. Wilson, of Pneafcwioh, near Manchester, and was engaged in business there. He came to The Hermitage. Holmes Chapel, about eighteen years ago, and has sinoe taken an active interest in the welfare of the county. He is a major in the Cheshire Yeomanry, and has taken & leading part in the mimic warfaxe in the Delaroere country. Mr. Wilson owns about 1.000 acres in the heart of the Cheshire hunting country, and during his tenure of his office be has proved himeelf a moot popular Master. From 1899 to 1901 he was Mas- ter of the Ledbury Hunt, the members of which parted with him with very great regret. With equal regret the members of the Cheshire Hunt will bear of his resignatiorl

SIR W. W. WYNN'S HOUNDS t MKKT ON Saturday, January 26. Kilbendre .at 11.0 Monday, January 28, Aldersey At ILO Tuesday, January 29. Brogyntyn at 11.0 Friday, February 1, Pickhill .oo.at 11.0 1 Saturday, Februaxy 2. M.%Ipa, at 11.0 A TRAVELLER AND HIS TICKET—At the Carnarvon Police Court on Saturday, W. N. Roe, a oommemial tmveaer, residing at 12, Panton plaoe, Hooie, was summoned at the I of the London and North-Western Railway Company for travelling from Chester to Carnarvon without a ticket. Mr. Fennp, who prosecuted said that the defendant left Chester by the ten o-cloct train on the morning of the 10th December last, and upon passing the collector at Carnarvon said he wanted to pay his third-class fare from Bangor. Later in the day he tendered his fare from Chester, but it wae declined.—The defendant's wife ex- plained that her husband had a rush to oatoh the train, and oonsequeatly failed to book, but he had in his possession the return half of a ticket to Criooieth, which, it appeared, had •x pi red. She denied that th ere was any inten- tion to defrsud-lle Chairman asked Mr. Fennel if he pressed the case.—Mr. Fenna: Yee, for a very good reason. These commercial travelers know their way about —The Chair1- man pointed out that an endeavour had been made to set the matter right by the paymo of the fam.-Mr. Fesma complained that the 1 iefmdamt had made a fa6a statement For J '?ery one the the omqmuy caught there w??e wenty that they never found out.—The case I was dismissed upon the payment of all costs. Mr. Issard Davies (a magistrate) told Mr. Forma that it was a proper case to bring forwar i.

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