Cheshire Observer

HOOLE AND NEWTON SPORTS. Th'• fifth annual Hoot e in id Newton sports and fete were held on Monday in the grounds of tlie "Folly," Flookeisbrook, by kind permis- sion of tho Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Griffin. The sports have beoome a popular Bank Holiday at- traction, and this year, as in o: her years, they atd considerable numbers. Some excellent raoe<< were witn. Glorious wee.ther lwouied the pioct v(kilps. Roundaboutfe, rtre usuaroTd Enirlish fair, in addi- tion to a Maypo'e danoc and a po^onal play, "As you like it," piovided plenty of diversion for the vitol and in the evening the IKMid of the 2nd V.B. Gheehne Regiment played a MPit-al programme for dancing. The piay, "As You Like It," which had been condensed to kb-cmit an hour and a half's duration, was given twice with distinct success before lai-ge audi- fIbooø The players were admirably trained, a<nd Performed with no little skill. A word oi ptaise ie due to Mr. A. R. Aston, the stage manager, who carried out the rehearsals, and who was Assisted by Mr. Wedgewood and Mr. Hodkin- OWL I'he following was the oast:—Duke, Mf. Á. H. Dftvies; Fr«k>riok, Mr. J. M. Pieive ■^ftiens :md Jaquee, Mr. F. E. A. T. Howitt and Mr. H. Dale; Le Bc<m. Mr. A. Donnelly; Carles, Mr. J. Loam; Oliver, Jaque-s and Or- -do (sons of Sir Rowland de Boys), Mr. Hewitt, Mr. T. Jacques &nd Mr. F. Taylor; Adam, Mr. W. M. Loam Touobstone, Mr. G. ^forrison; Sir Oliver Martext, Mr. M. Loam; Silvius, Mr. Donnelly; William, Mr. S. Tem- PIt, Rosal ind. Mr. II. S. Aston; Celia, Miss Id. MuKay; Phoebe, Miss Morrison; and Aud- rey, Mitts A. Snelson Appended ave the na .4 of th-3 management- who a"& to fa congrwiula- upon life Cum- *»u.t_e, Kiev. C. A. Griffin- (chairman), Dr. F J. Dr. A. G. Hamilton. Mr. W. Ballanco, n¿r. G. Dobson. Mr. S. Reading, Mr. J. H. ^<Aarcteon, Mr. W. Williams, Mr. T. Wright, Mr. W. J. Omydon; gewem! oecietary, Mr. T. J- Boughtoo; bon. treaaurer, Mr. T. W. Ohel- chairman sporls cotnmittee. Mr. G. Dob- lIOn; sports secretary, lVIr. E. H. Dawson; sbar- ^6rs, Mefists. G. Barnes and W. Williarne; judges. Rev. C. A. Griffin. Dr. Butt, Messrs. J. T- Ball, G. Dobson, W. G-arrett, W. Carstaiiis •ones; dMøf course. Dr. Hamilton, Messrs. 13&llaame, J. H. Richardson; marksmen, A. R. Aston and A. Bell; handicapped land timekeeper. Mr. T. Wright; lap scorers, Umom. J. D. Harper and N. Wiigttt; tent "Awards, Messrs S J and J. D. Weaver; tele- gftph stewards, Messrs A. N. Covoney and (keydon; stewards, Messi's. H. Anderson, E. .uJe. W. J. Croydon, F. Ooveney, H. Orowdar, T. B Richaidson. W. F. J. Shepheard, R. Wal- S. Reading. TSe Kftsutls of events are as follow:Fire- ^■n s dreesing race (confined to Hoole): 1, A. ^kherall; 2. H. Dawroti; 3, A. Bennion. 100 Ya-)a throe-Jogged race for Vtoys under 16: 1, Rigby and B. Watkins; 2, S. Morrison and Ritey. 100 yards flat race handicap (open): L J. L. Brooks, 4yds; 2, G. Morrison, 9yds; 3. it. 8ar, 6iyd6.. One mile bicycle handicap I tapen): 1, J. Cummings, 55yds; 2, H. Bowen, 3, A. Wood, 30yds. 220 yds lat race p (open): 1, J. L. Brooks, 7yda; 2. R. 16yds; 3, S. Dawson, 20yds. Two miles kicycle handic-ap (open): 1. A. Woods. Sttyds; 2, 0- Biiivows, 7()yds; 3 W. Morris, 70yde. One Ie pony race (under 14 hands): 1, M. Moore ■ F. Stretch; 3, Powor. One lap boys' ob- ^*ole race: 1, B. Watkin; 2, 0. Brookley; 3, J Rigby.. Oycie obstacle race 1. H. Scott; 2, Ouaomins, 3, S. Evans. For the best bunch <If wild ftowsrs, Mik M Roberts secured first Plize, Miss E. Williams second, and M. Bell WUS awarded third. At the concJusion of the ^°W,S the prizee wore distributed by MM. C. A. tiffin. In tho evening a grand display of fira- *??s wa? conducted by Mf?r& J. Pain and "?M.

HAWARDEN FESTIVAL. I THE SQUIRE ON CO-OPERATION. I h GOVERNMENT CRITICISED. I f??y FOUT thousand people mitJed HawaromJ I X4$L?k on Monday, when the 6fty 6rst annual ?'??! wm held. The attendance ae?m<?) "'?o?y M large as in former yea?s, but t?"? ¡:.s not because the fete wa6 less a.ttractiw, the ?'???Poo) ceiebr?ttooe being the rcat cause, no ht. As usual, the whole of the Park and the "ld Castle ruins were, by the kindness of Mr. J G. C. Gladstone, t.lirown open to the public, a"t-b(I enterprising committee added several tional attTactione to the natural beauty of the place. Continued and growing prosperity ifte ™M^ht abottt new developments, and Mod- jI^wito«ased the second Rower show and the. 1 of the pcmkry and pigetm show. "??_?as aAw) a c&pitdd peogr&nmM ot "rtig, ^Li*y a maket match bet?Men ?.ward?n ???MMey. The 6wre* m the httfer MO ?3"ad in the wicluot oeadmn. Mr. W?iMt *? M pobvn of iea?t!, and he heft aft& B?efM momoa m <? function. He attended the show, and, accom- panied by his sistera, the Misses Conotance and BveJyn Gladstone, made a tour of the exhibition tente. A number of friends were entertained at the CastJe for the occa&ion, including the Rev. the Hon. A. V. Lyttelton, Miss Dorothy Drew, Mr. and Mr*. R. S. Gardiner, Mm. Sidney Taylor, Miss B. Corbett, etc. I Judging by the display in. the tents of flowers, fruit and vegetables, gardeners have little to complain of in the season. Through studying the fine, aU-rouad show, one is tempted to wonder whether the weather has really been so bad as we all say it has been. Perhaps the Hawarden district has been one of those favoured plaoes people have travelled the Conti- nent over to find, or is it that the gardeners themselves have been unusually painstaking and persevering under the trying circumstances? Among the flowers, the sweet peas were as popular as ever, while there were also some very fine roees. Throughout the herbaceous flowers were splendid, especially in the open classes, and special mention should be made of the cactus dahlias, particularly the very fine winning exhibit of Mr. E. Gilbert Copley. There were beautiful collections of fruit in the open seotion, including grapes, melons, peaches i and nectarines, and Mr. Gladstone sent from the Castle a fine exhibit (not for competition) of black grapes and peaches. Red and bhick cur- rants and gooseberries were excellent. There was a falling off in the groups of plants and the stove and greenhouse plants, there being fewer exhibitors. The distinctive features of the vegetables were the cla.sees for potatoes, carrois, beet and on ions. As usual, considerable interest attached to table decorations. One table was disqualified, unfortunately, being below the schedule size. It was set with wild blue campan- ulas. beautifully arranged, and if it had con- formed with the regulations it might have taken first prize. It was curious that in the cottagers' j section only fourteen persons entered, and mont of the priy.es were allocated to six or eight of them. Mr. J. Jones, of Hawarden, took 19 first*, 12 seconds and 4 thirds, and, with his fi re,t, 12 s?k successes in the open classes, he had about 43 prizes. The horticultural tents were nicely decorated with stove and greenhouse plants 6ciit from the Castle, and arranged under the superin- tendence of the gardener (Mr. J. Foreyth). The poultry ;on, in which the Squire was most particularly interested, was a distinct sue- cess, and in the open classes there were birds of the highest merit, fit candidates for important shows. Mr. Faulkner, of Rowton, was a promi- nent winner, carrying off everything in the Indian game class. The first of the winning birds was also awarded the special, thus adding to similar distinctions at the Royal Show, Dublin, and other large shows. Mr. R. Clarke, of Eaton-by-Tarporley, took the second special with a well grown Langshan pullet, while Colonel Sandbach, of Abergele, was third witli a large black Orpington. In the local classes, there were some birds of very fair merit, an excep- tionalone being Mr. G, Spenoer's. of Hawarden, buff Orpington pullet, which easily carried off Mrs. Gladstone's special. It was a really firsl- class bird. and capable of winning in very high oompany. It was of a pure buff colour all through. Second place was taken by Mr. J. Baileyblack and red bantam cock, which was a very neat bird. The entries of pigeons were not very gocd, but'quite satisfactory for the first show. There were several bi/rds of special merit, and among the best classes were show homers, fly- ing Isomers, dragons, tumblers and tipplers. The prizes were distributed by Nf.r. Wni. Gladstone, who was introduced l'y Mr. A. Pot- let-, cha'rnian. In an interesting speech, Mr Gladstone mentioned that the entries were in excess of last year's total, in spite of the inclemency of I the weather. Referring to the fact that the l day had been fine, Mr. Gladstone said that kst year Hawarden Institute presented him with a barometer, and he was glad to be able to tell them that the instrument had proved unreliable on that occasion, for it had prophesitd a bad day. That was always the habit of baTometers, and he was gratified to have rcoeived a barometer which had proved wrong- on that day. (Laughter.) It said a great deal for the energy of tho*e responsible -thmt the poultry wl tow wans in euch a. flourieJi- ing condition, although he was sorey to see theat go few of the larger farme-s had en tered for it. It would seem easier for the larger farmers to keep poultry successfully than for the small-holders, and he hoped to see an improvement in that direction next year. He believed there was a great futuire before rhe poultry and fresh egg trade, and he should like to see the ;97,098,IU, which we spent on foreign eggs last yeaw, earned by the British poultry-keepers, if it could be done without raising the prices. He was sure the British poultry industry could beat all foreign competition, if it would but organise itself on co oTKwative lines, and if it would go hard and fast for "utility" poultry, and not fancy poultry, except as a minor oc- cupation. The kind of poultry required was birds which should be judged by their egg- laying oaptcities and their table quaJities. He had made those objects of utility the oon- ditions of the spec at prize which he had offered, and which he should offer next yeair under the same conditiotis (Applause.) Pro- ceeding, Mr. Gladstone SKfif f T^ie present moirtent ft ol gfTewi ;t),iereot to all who have the welfare of agriculture at heart eh-. iv ;c kctuie Parliament a Small Holdimgs Bill, "Which aeemed a determined attempt to oheck the tide of population flowing to t.he towns, and leaving the country deserted and iso- lated. I would refer to one eeetion whioh does not arouse political but only technical controversy. Section 33 confers upon county councils powers to promote the formation of eo-operative tooieties and co-operative banks. There its no denying it is a great day for British agricltiture when the State has made up its mind to support the co-operative move merit but it would be very melancholy if the first step in that direction were a step in the wrong direction, and if it were to injure rathe- than to benefit the oo-operative move- ment. The movement is not in its birth or in its infancy. It is almost in its early man- hood, an d now that the State is taking it up it cannot afford to ignore those forces and characteristics which have carried the move- ment through to the successful position which it now occupied. The chwaotaeristice of the movement have been cherished and the forces supplied by the Agricultural Organisation Society, which has been supported by volun- tary contributions almost entirely, and of whuoh Mr. Yerburgh is the distinguished pre- sident. This society has deserved too well of British agriculture not to be recognised now that the Sta.te has begun to take over its work. We aire faced with this situation that section 33 cuts away the ground from underneath the society, and the society deeervee a better fate than that. Were the society to surrender its work into the hands of the oounty councils, there is only too much reason to fear that the work would either not be performed at all or would be performed to the serious detriment aLd the ultimate extinction of progtess in the co-operative movement. I do not besitite to make that amortion, because bold as it may seem, it is the opinion of many who must be better judges of the subject than I can be, and the reasons are manifest. Let us ttuppoee that the county councils a»?e not too burdened al- ready by their duties; that they do not dele- gate too much important business already to aiuall committees; aDd that they would ha.ve the energy and enthusiasm neoeasary to fulfil these new duties. Even siqsposing all that, the result would be to split the movement into a series of isolated efforts, and there would be no central expert body suoh as the Agri cultural Organisation Society to fight the cause of one as though it were the cause of all. By adapting this new movement, you will limit the movement either to the indi- vidual district or at beet to the county group, and you will lose an invaluable chance of mak- ing it a national movement, such as the Agri- cultural Organisation Society bad dreamed of. The Agricultural Organisation Society have the necessary experience to found co-opera- tive societies, but if the county councils were to take the work in hand they would be en- gaged in a new work. The foundation and management of those societies is complicated and highly technical, and each time anybody Ui to purchase pxporrortce in the Work it means a kw--e fcemponwry kes. to the movement. Agadn, the policy of county bIJøaIle ahwiged itiom time to tine. One maraeat they might be eDttnueiefltio in support of so movement k* tbw migfat .tiMù policy in a short time aind refuse the support which the movement deserved, and 80 prevnt its development. Again, you would have the co-operative movement dr&wn into the vortex of local polkias, and politics always seemed to embitter and hinder the movements whioh they envelope. T-h-eii again, and most impor- tant of all, you have tradesmen very fully ye, presented on county ootutoils, and I do not say a word against their being there. Co operative bodies are not societies for the" pro- pagation of "nith, hope and charity." They are trading bodies, and enter into competi- t;on with tradesman, and naturally and inevit- ably inour fche hostility of tradesmen. By putting the co-operative movement into the hands of county councils, you will put it into the hands of its foes. I have come across an instance in the last four days of hostility be- tween the cooperative societies and the various firms. I have in my mind a society, further down in Wales, where no fewer than four county councils hav-e tried their best to crip- ple I can recall an instance concerning the Hawarden and District Farmers' Co-opera- tive Society. A firm in one of the neighbour- ing towns quoted the secretary a price for feeding stuffs ICe. in advance of the ordinary price. That in itself was not extraordinary. Z)-, they might have hoped fimt. we should go up m our offer to them but there wae moie in it At least one member of the society was visited by a representative of the firm, who offered the same stuff at a lower price. That is going on in every co-operative society. The'e is an alternative to putting the co oper- ative movement into the hand,* of county coun- cils, and that is to confer upon the Board of Agriculture power* to promote the format on of cooper-ative societies and co-operative baji ks, and to authorise them to employ euch. voluntary associations as seemed best fitted to &&"i.,t in the propagation, of the movemen t. The e is much to recommend that. There is the repoit of Lord Onslow's committee on small holdings; upon which the Bill is said to be largely based That report states that a propagandist movement is best carried on through a voluntary association, and recom- mends that, a grant should be made to the Agricultural Organiisation Society. You have t-he lri'sh precedent. In Ireland cooperation is far ahead of co-operation in England. It has proved tha paivation of Irish agriculture. There the Department of Agriculture makets a grant to t.he Irish Agricultural Organisation Society in proportion to the total voluntary subscriptious. What is there to deter the Government from adopting the banie pnuciple with regard to the Enghili Agricultural Or ganisation Society? The experience of other coil nti-il-IS llhfwi6 that State-aid to agriculture is best ad mi metered through voluntary asso- ciations. If the ?gricuitural cotoperal ive movement could but secure the sanction and encouragement and the financial aid of the State, and if it could be free from the delays associated with the State, amd if it could be free fiom the acerbity and instability of local politics, and remain free from the selfishness and the bitter, though natural, enmity of the local trade interests, then greater and greater success would be assured the movement, which is vital to the welfare of British agriculture. fAnulmurf-.) THE SPORTS. I The following were the results of the athletic competitions:—Scholars' race: 1, G. Bailey; 2, G. Gilbert; 3, Mitchell. 100 yards handicap-- Heat winners: W. Farrington, S. Curtis, H. Baxter. R. Phillips. Final: 1, H. Baxter; 2, R. Phillips; 3, W. Farrington. Half-mile cycle race- Qualified for final: H. Roberts. G. Shone, P. Roberts. H. Bayliss, T Lightfoot, W. Newby. T. Arnold, G. Durham, J. R. Davies and T. PeeFinal: 1, T. Arnold; 2, T. Lightfoot; 3, W Newby. 220 yards hurdle—Qualified for final: H. R. Bonnion, A. D. Parry, W. Far- rington, W. Roberts, S. Curtis, E. Griffiths, E. May and J. E. Williams. Final: 1, A. D. Parry; 2, K Maaeey 3, W. Farrington. One mile bjcycJ-Qulified for final: G. Durham. W. Smith. W. Richards, T. Arnold, T. Lightfoot, G. Shone, A. Huxley, A. Shone and E. Glutton. Final: 1, E. Clutton; 2, W. Richards; 3. T. Lightfoot, 440 yards flat-Qualified for final J. E. Williams, S. Curtis, H. R. Bennion, W. Far- rington, S. C. Thomas, W. Roberts, R. Phillip*, and W. A. Pritohard. Final: I, W. A. Pritchard 2. R. Phillips; 3, W. Farrington. The following were the officials cf The fept vil: -Sporte: Judges, Messrs. T. B. Barneit, A. R. Davies and S. Howarth handicapper st,artei- Mr. T. H. Haewell: assistants. Messrs. F. Green and S. Howarth. Flower oliow: Tent, judges, Messrs. J. Forsyth (Hawarden Castle gardens) and Mr. Owen Roberts (Sparston Hall, Northenden); garden judges, Messrs. Langley and Howelle. Poultry show: Judges, Mr. J. Sumner, Yattenhall (poultry), and Mr. G. H. Bodden, Tarvin (pigeons). The secretarial ar- rangement.6 were efficiently carried out by Mr. A. E. Jonem (sports and general), Mr. H. Cfcek- roft (flower show), and Mr. E. RatclHFe (poultry show). PRIZE LIST. The following- is the prize list: — HORTICULTURE. j OPEN. E. G. Cspfey, C)1) j I nah's Quay; 2L.1gÐn lM; 3: R. Freme. don Bankes; 2, G. H. F. Robertson, Gresford; 3, the Rev. Oanon Drew. Caiirots: 1, J. Jones; 2. J. EMon Bankee; 3, tho Rev. Canon Drew. Pawmipo: 1, T. John- son 2, the Rev. Oanon Drew; 3, J. Jonee. Beetrootf: 1, the Rev. Oanon Drew; 2, J. Jonew; 3, G. H. F. Robertson. Cauliflowers: 1, G. H. F. Robertson; 2, A. D. Chambres; 3, J. Jonee. Peas: 1, the Rev. Cuion Drew 2, A. D. Chambres; 3, T. Johnson. Broad beans: 1, E. G. Copley; 2, <he Rev. Canon Drew; 3, G. H. F. Robertson. Frenc,h beans: 2, G. H. F. Robertson. Scarlet runners: 1, G. H. F. Robertson; 2, J. Eldon Bamkee. Celery 1, J. Jones; 2, the Rev. Oanon Drew 3. J. Eldon Bankes. Tomatoes: 1, G. H. F. Robertson; 2, J R Freme; 3, John Jones. Cucumhetrs: 1, G. H. F. Robertson; 2, J. R. Freme; 3, T. Johnson. Collection of vege- tables: 1, J. Eldon Bankes; 2, G. H. F. Rcoorteon 3, the Rev. Oanon Drew. Pota- toes 1, G. H. F. Robertson; 2, J. Eldon Bankes; 3. E. G. Copley. Fruit.—Collection of fruit: 1, J. Eldon Bankes; 2, J. R. Freme; 3, the Rev. Camon Drew. Grapes: 2. J. Eldon Bankes. Dessert apples: 1, T. Johnson; 2, G. Faulkner; 3, the Rev. Canon Drew. Kitchen apples: 1, G. Faulkner; 2, T. Johnson; 3, E. G. Copley. Flowem.-Codlection of plants: 2, the Rev. Oanon Drew. Roses: 1, G. H. F. Robertson; 2, the Rev. Canon Drew; 3, J. R. Freme. Fuchsias: 3, the Rev. Canon Drew. Bouquet 1, the Rev. Canon Drew; 2, W. Richards; 3, G. H. F. Robertson. Table decorations, 1, G. H. F. Robertson; 2, Mias B. Corbett; 3, Miss Chambres. Feme: 1, tfoe Rev. Canon Drew. Coleus plants: 1, the Rev. Ctanon Drew; 2, J. Eldon Bankes. Stocks: 1, G. H. F. Robert- son; 2, J. Eldon Bankes; 3, J. R. Freme. Cactus dahlias: 1, E. G. Copley; 2, the Rev. Can-on Drew; 3, G. H. F. Robertson. Carna- tions: 1, G. H. F. Robertson; 2, J. Jones; 3, T. JoiineoH. Herbaceous out flowers: 1, G. H. F. Roberteon; 2, J. Eldon Bankes; 3, the Rev. Oanon Drew. Table plants: 1, J. Eldon Bankes; 2, the Rev. Caaion Drew; 3, G. H. F Roberteon. Specimen plants: 2, the Rev. CVnon Drew. Sweet peas: 1. G. H. F. Robert- son 2, J. Eldon Bankes; 3, J. R. Freme. COTTAGERS. I Vegetates.—Onions 1, J. Jones 2, W Bryan; 3, T. Jobn?n; 4, J. Wiloock. Eaoba kyte: 1, E. Millington; 2, J. Daviee; 3, W. Bellis. Leeke: 1, T. Johnson; 2, J. Jones; 3, E. Millington. Tur.,iipe: 1, J. Roberts; 2, E. Millington; 3, T. Johnson. CWrots: 1, J. Jones; 2, J. Dariee; 3, T. Johnson. Pars- nips: 1, W. Bryan; 2, J. Jones; 3, J. Davies. | Beetroots: 1, J. Jones; 2, W. BrJRW; 3, J. ) Davies. Round potatoes (white): 1, W. Bellie; 2, J. Jones; 3, T. Johnson. Round potatoes (coloured): 1, J. Wiloock; 2, B. Johnson; 3. W. Bellis. Kidney potatoes (white): 1, J. Davies; 2, W. Bellis; 3, J. Wiljjock. Kidney | potatoes (coloured): 1, W. Beilis; 2, J. Davies; 3, S. Wittiams. White cabbages: 1, J. Jones; 2, J. Wiloook; 5, W. Bryan. Red cabbages: 1, J. Jones; 2, Joe. Johnson; 3, T. Johnson. Cauliflowers: 1, T. Johnson; 2, J. Davies; 3. J. Jones. Peas: 1, E. MüliÐg- ton 2, J. Jones; 3, J. Johnson. Broad beaoe: 1, B Mittington; 2, J. Jonea; i, W. Beklk. French beans: 1, W. Bryan; 3, J. Jones. Baariet runnem: 1, J. iQavses; 8, J. Jonese; i, W. Bryan. Lettuce- 1, E. Millington; 2, J. Jones; 3, B. Johnson. Street herbs: 1, G. Jofaneon; 2, T. Johnson; 3, Joseph Johnson. Ymsigw 1. W. Bqaa; 2, J. Je- Celeq (fed): 1, W. Bryan; 2, J. Davies; 3, J. Jones. Oalery (white): 1, J. Jones; 2, W. Bryan; 3. E. Millington. Vegetable marrow: 1, J. Jones; 2, W. Bryan. Tomatoes: 1, J. Jones; 2, W. Bryan. Rhubarb: 1, J. Wiloock; 2, S. Williams; 3, B. Johnson. Cucumbers: 1. W. Bryan; 2, J. Jones; 3, E. Millington. Collection of vegetables: 1, J. Jones; 2, W. Bryan; 3, J. Roberts; 4, J. Davies. Fruit.— Dessert applee: 1, J. Roberts; 2, J. Roberts; 3, T Johnson. Kitchen apples: 1, 1. Johnson; 2, Jos. Johnson; 3, John Jones. Raspberries: 1, W. Bryan; 2, J. Davies; 3, J Wiloo-jk Gooseberries: 1. J. Davies; 2, J Wiloock; 3, T. Johnson. Collection oi fruit: 1, J. Jones; 2, W. Bryan; 3, J. John- son. Red currants: 1, J. Jones; 2, G. John- eon; 3, T. Johnson. Black currante: 1, J. Jones; 2, B. Johnson; -3, J. Wilcock. Flowers. -,C;ollection 1, J. Jones; 2, T. Johnson 3, J. Davies. Hand bouquet: 1, H. Jones; 2, J. Jones; 3, P. Hall. Greenhouse plants: 1, J. Jonee; 2, W. Bryan; 3, B. Johai- eon. Window plants: 1, J Jones; 2, T. John- son 3, B. Johnson. Single plant: 1, J. Jones; 2, T. Johnoon j 3, B. Johnson. Double dah- lias: 1, T. Johnson. Single dahlias: 3, T. Johnson. Cactus dahlias: 1, P. Hall; 2, J. Jones; 3, H. Jones. Stooks: 1, J. Davies; 2, Vv. Bryan; 3, T. Johnson. Marigolds: 1, J. Jones; 3, P. Hall. Pansiee: 1, J. Roberts; 2, E Millington; 3, T. Johneon. Roses: 1, T. Johnson; 2, B. Johnson; 3, J. Wiloock. Ver- beancore: 1, J. Jones; 2, W. Bryan; 3, H. Jones. Zinneae: 1, W. Bryan; 2, J. Jones. Exhibitor making' the most entries: 1, J. Jones, 71; 2, T. Johnson, 53; 3, J. Davies, 33. Garden coiiipetitioii.-Large gardens: 1, J. Jones, Gasworks, 254 points; 2, T. Johnson, Aeton-road, Hawarden, 231; 3, Joe. Johnson, Manoott Bank, 171. Small gardens: 1, W. Bryan, Ratcliffe Cottages, Sandyeroft; 196; Z, Jos. Davies, Broughton, 173; 3, John Roberts, Northop, 151. POULTRY. Ope,n.-Ganie, modern cock or hen: 1, P. F urn ess, Pte&ton 2, H. C. Burley, Waver ton. Game, Indian: 1, 2 and 3, G. Faulkner, Row- ion; r, Mrs. Dodd. Padeewood. Plymouth Rook: 1, W. Samuel, Wrexham; 2, Colonel Sandbach, Abergele; 3, H. Manning, Buck- Icy. Orpington; 1 and 2; Col. Sandbach; 3, W. Samuel. Wyandotte: 1, P. Furness; 2, G. Manley, Tattenhall; 3, Colonel Sandbach. Minorca: 1, M. Edga.r, Liverpool; 2, G. Man- Ivy; 3, Roberts Bros., Llanfair. Leghorn: 1, M. Edgar; 2, J. Bailey, Hawarden; 3. G. Johnson, Manoott. Any other variety: 1, R. Clarke, Eaton, Ta-rporley; 2, P. Furnees; 3, W. G Samuel, Wrexham. Selling class: 1, R. Clarke; 2, W. Samuel 3, Colonel Sandbach; extra, P. Furrier. Crose-bred fowl for laying: 1, P. Furnres; 2, M. Edgar; 3, 8. Moss, Wilmslow. Ditto for table: 1, G. Faulkner; 2, S. Moss. Duck or drake: 1. Colonel Sand- bach 2, W. G. Samuel; 3, S. Moss. Bantam gtme or bantam oook or hen: 1, P. Furnees; 2, G. Faulkner; 3, C. Brookfieid, Waverton. Local classes.—Plymouth Rook: 1, R. S. Gardiner; 2, G. Johnson; 3, H. Tarbuck, 3 i a warden. Orpington: 1, Mrs. G. Spencer, F. C. Kelly, Sandyeroft; 3, T. Johnson, Manoott. Minorca: 1, G. Johnson; 2, J. Crofte. Hawarden; 3, T. H. PownaJl, I I T H. Powns-1 1; 2, Hawarden. Leghorn: 1, T. H. Pownall; 2, T. Johnson, Queen's Ferry 3, R. Crofts, IJawa. den. Bantamt: 1, J. Bailey, Hawarden; 2 and 3, W. Kelly, Sandyeroft. Any other variety: 1, T. H. Pownall; 2, E. Davies, 1 Fwloe Green; 3, J Ellis, Ewloe; extra 3rd, S S. Williams, Buckley. Duck or drake 1, T. Jl, Pownall; 2, inlrc. J. Moore, Hawarden; 3. C. Kelly, Sandyeroft. Specials.—Best bird in open class (given by the Committee): 1, G. Faulkner, Rowton, 2 by S. Haworth, of Ha.warden), R. Clarke, Tarporley 3, Colonel Sandbach. Best in local classes: 1 (given by t,he Hon. M,rs. Gladstone), G. Spencer, Hawarden; 2, J. Bailey, Hawarden; 3, T. H. Pownall. PIGEONS. I Open.-Sho.v homer: 1, F Disney, Surrey; ?, H. Archer, ool'gck; 3, G. Beadle Holy- well. Tumbler: 1, H. Archer; 2, P. E. FtM U6. TippleT. 1 and 2, S. Byrom, Upton; 3, P. Edwards, Bagillt. Turbit or frill: 1, J. B. Piggott. Waverton; 2, H. Archer; 3, P. E. Fui!net*. Dragon: 1 a??X, C. IbaJI. rken- head; 2, H. Archer Any .oU1r variety 1, P. E. Furniss; 2, H. Archer; 3. W. K. Evans, Wallasey. Flying homers.—Blue cjieq., black c!"eq., or pied. 1, P. E. Furniss; 2, J. Mil- lington, Pentre; 3, Gas Bios., Kinneiton. Red ciMq. or mealy: 1, P. E .Furnias; 2, E. iball, Buckley; 3. H. Archer; Blue or any other oolour: 1, J. Millington 2, P. E. Fur- niss; 3, C. Tattum, Bagillt. Local claogeo.-Any colour, bred before 1S07: 1, Gas Bros. 2, L. Bailey, Hawarden; 3, G. Gilbert, Hawarden. Any oolour, bred in 1907: 1, G. Huxley, Lavieter; 2, H. Lee, Cheater; 3, G. Humphreys, Buckley. Flying homer (flovii 100 miles, rung 1907): 1 and 3, J Millington; 2, G. Humphreys. Flying homer (flown 200 miles) 1 and 3, J. Milling- ton 2, T. Humphreys. Flying homer (flown 500 miles): 1, J. Millington; 2, G. Hum- phreys. I Special^—Bmvi btlxl In show", nomtr, tum- hfcf iLiid tippler (open olaeeee): 1, H. Archer. Best in other open olnsses: 1, P. E. Furnies. Best in flying homers: 1, P. E Fuiiiiss. Best :n local classes.—FOT birds of any colour: 1, G. ll.<*l«y. Flying. homgre 1, J. Millington. THE SQUIRE'S PRIZES. The prizes given in the poultry section by Mr. W. G. C. Gladstone, and referred to in his speech, were awarded as follows1, Joseph Crofts; 2, Evan Davies; 3, Win. Hill. They were given for the beat pure bred flocks of poultry, of not fewer than 20 fowl open to all poultry-keepers within a radius of three miles of Hawarden Church. FRODSHAM SPORTS. I The annual Cricket Club sports were held on B&nk Holiday on the cricket grounds. The sports this year were for the first time registered under the rules of the A.A.A., and there was some speculation as to whether the affair would be a financial success. Excellent weather pre- vsnled, and there was a capital response to a call for entries. These exceeded those of previous years. The Preston Brook Brass Band played during the afternoon, and in the evening tor danciner. Results:- 100 yaitdfc: M. Bateeon, SaJford H., 7 yards, 1; J. Didebury, fft. Helens, 91 2; S. Sturgoas, Sefton H., 91, 3. Two feet; one foot. 220 yardd: H. Blondon, 17i, 1; S. Sturgese. Sefton H.. 16, 2; L. O'Oo-nnell, Runcorn, 17, 3. Foot; yard. 440 yard*: G. H. Horton, L.H. and A.C., 36, 1; K. Blondon, 45; 2; J. Owen, Runoorn II., 36, 3 Won easily. Three-quarter mile bicycle: H. Mounfield, Warringtcn C O., 90, 1; J. Aflhley, Northwioh, 115 2; J. Brown. Chester C.C., 125, 3. Grand -e. Quarter wheel; six lengths. Half-mile: W. Brade, Salford H., 42, 1; 0. Sykes, Bi roll field H., 10, 2, T. Burgess, Liver- pool P.H., 45, 3. Two yaids; eix yards. Two mi!c? bicycle: J. Ashley, Northwioh W.R.P.C., 250, 1; S. Hattan, Widnee A.C., 225, 2; James Jackson, W.P:R.C., 280, 3. Haif ^.vbeel; ten lengths One mile bicyolo: H. Mounfield, Warring- ton R.C., 125, 1; J. Ashley, Northwioh, 160, 2; J. Brown, Chester O.C., 175, 3. Ten lengths; 20 lengths. Ono mile: S. Haywood, Chester, 134, 1; J. Roee, Northwioh. 145, 2; Arthur Ehilae, Run- I corn H., 130, 3. Won easily; 30 yards. At the conclusion of the sports the priees were distributed by Mrs. Morrison. The judges were Messrs. Steward, Gorst, and Rodgers. The duties of secretaries were ably discharged by Messrs. W. E. Shore and T. Booth.

MOLD SPORTS. t The annual sports at Moid promoted by the local fire brigade attracted a large concourse of SpecttoI'8. Winners of principal events :-On6 Mile Novice Bicycle Handicap: 1, R. Cooke, spectaNtoorsv. ice TB.I' CE1;lon, West Kirby. 100 yards fbt: 1, T Francie? Mold; 2, H. Buck, Liverpool. Mile bioycle handicap 1, J. Davies, Mold 2, E. Ainsworth, Garston. Mile scratch bicycle race 1, T. Sherratt, Wigan; 2, T. B. Smallwood, Bir- kenhead. Quarter-mile flat: 1, H. Denton. Man- chester 2, Francis, Mold. Two miles bicycle handicap: 1, J. Davies, Mold; T. P. Ellison, West Ku-by.

LONDON AND NORTH-WESTERN RAIL- WA.Y.At 16 meeting of the Board on Wednes- day it was decided to add £ 70,000 to the gemrai reserve, and. aubjeot to final audit, to recom- mend the proprietors to declare a drrideod for the past half-year on the ordinary stock at thai rnkm of 64 per cent, per annum, umyioufe for- ward about LB,33,000. This is as compared wrSbh, per cent, and £ 96,114 carried forward in the i, ,-u-«Hpo«dir»g period of the jwevioiw year.

I CHESTER WOMEN UNIO S fT. T PICNIO AT MOLLlNGTON Kml ADDRESS BY MR. YERBUfc^ 1. On Woonesday the membeis c ■ > • Oswald's and tho Boughton No. 1 0 the Chester Women's Unionist Assoc-i arc under the presidency respective'< < c- Jocclyn Ffoulkee and Miss Keith Do e i „ e 1 a most succr-ss-ful exoursion to Moliiiv r.. h. the beautiful grounds of which w", /d* thrown open for the occasion by Mr o •• T. Gibbons Frost. The menilx is. t( u berof between four and five hundred. by specal train from the General R-é tion, and on arrival at walked to the Hall, lieaded by the v- burgh's Ohutvh Band. Mr. and Mr*. Frost rooe-ived the visiters, and tha t tixcollent ariangements which had 1, a rlroiouglilv enjoyable day was ( weather, though threatening, remain- c « j< '■ fully fine unitil the time for the ret- ? i- The c-hief diversion of the aiterxu •* programme of sports, which was C; o < under the management of the follow) —. ter, Mr. J. Minns; judges. M"¡,srf. J J. Barber and Brabin: entiy stewa-i.-f. Rowland s and Wa,ini-!ey. The gener; ,*►>.< were Messrs. W. H. Thomas. G. Davi- •' son, W. Hayes, Rowlands. Barber, .j. ,• • E. Thelweil, and J. J. Smith. Tho as follow: -Bougiit-on:Mai i-led wor 50 yaitk: 1, Mm Lynch; 2, Mrs. < '•«•> Mrs. Grey. Single women's race: 1. i land; 2, Miss Polly Ledeham; 3, J: ;.r. Williams. St. Oswalds :—Married «■■■<> lace: 1, Mts. J. Jonee; 2, Mrs Stub?-: M. Williams. Single women's lace: 1 Wilkinson; 2, Miss N (-aiiier; •■ Salt. Egg-and spoon 1, Airs. x Mis 1\.1. Williams; 3, Mrs. J. Jones. 4 > s war was won by St. Oswald's tkmml < .-o' ventriloquial entei-tainment was givr r Victor Cross. A substantial toea. wa" <_> I. of in two large marquees, and subs < short open-air meeting was held. «H Reynolds took the chair, and was sup pi.eo Lt Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Yerburgh, Mr, r c m Gibbons Frost, Mr. W. H. M. Fiostj Mr. R. T. B. Atcherley, .V •' <- o Minns, Mr J. Barber, Mr. J. Southa- I R. Lesley Wright, Miws Jocelyn FfOv- • Oomber. Mrs. G. H. Dulton. Mrs. Mc >« Berry, Mm Kendrick, Mrs. D. L. J v- •• BeoioOt. Mls. Wild, Mrs. R Cecil D. Hincks, Mm Jolliffe, Mr. G. W. Jfal 1; tration agent), eta The Chairman, in opening the pn. >• said they were pleased to welcome i burgh, and to have their meeting ct- the presence of Mi-s. Yerburgh. Tbc ► made by the Woman's Unionist A.=o■ since its small beginning had been e>«■•<•>u: gratifying. In a small time it had b-LG T. N large and powerful association, secors i ■ coo- in the country. It numbered about 4.0G3 hem, and its present condition spoke --v'mWi-. for the active and intelligent inteiest Ti' i' leaders, especially Mrs. Gibbons FJ- A taken in the important movement. C. not help thinking that the a^sociatiot ■ -c r i a force to be lxrekoned with in poli ;• ■- and there was no doubt that when election took place in Chester they v.; -r the satisfaction of seeing Mr Yer'<«« turned again as member for Chest?.. Ai- pJause.) There was no doubt, that tho v-*c. Union.ist Association would do a va of good. At the piesent tim-c th., coui, > r." > thank the Hons1 of Ixtid.* for their i tion to receive to 111? pcop'e ihe po • i. ciding upon any important legiskitiv-- (Appla-use.) Referring to trades u Chaiiinaii rem-aiked that these were -4 • ■V; in many ways if kept within their prvu. It was regrettable, however, that tracN • leaders sometimes shewed antagenisr" talists, because capital and labour v tially bound together. (Hear, hear.) I i • was impossible without capital, aur4 • •. blem of the lui^mployed was one of e; knowledge in this country. It was n shew a little more confidence in oapiti i-r-d- it ai evory turn (Applau- Miss Winifred Dutton having p: • <. beautiful bouquet to Mis. Yerburgh, Mrs. Gibbons Fiost then addressed u.~r- ing, firet iteading letter." explaining from Mr. G. W. Dutton, Mr. k. :>. i j. 1 Keith Douglas (president of Boughto; district). Miss Keith Douglas stated .-r hoped they would be able to hold eom 1 r". h and profitable meetings duiing the v r. sfae proawsed to do her beet, to furtlv- • Cm- fare of tho branch of which she had L. ■ -.j ted president. Proceeding, Mrs. Frosi n< considering the association was forna^.J! 0\ little more than a year ago, its present was exceedingly gratifying. A large ,,L'»in- ship, however, would be of little use I were all willing by pc-r?onal effoi-t to 1, !.n -<. UDlODl8t cause. ( He?u. i?f?.) ?he b..? CtfrV, 1 «*>Sigd what "wojiue-ii could do in }J<)i; 1 The best answer she could give to th* M j tion was that- a lady had recently tk)ic., t i».*» bad been doing her best to work foi i :-i ciatioii by eudcavouring to place the her mlatives and friend s on the legist;- Itear.) That was surely a good examj u .<< members of the a.Feoci sA.Ion. a-ii d i f tl- likewise they would be doing a most work. There was no doubt ihat many 1J-.[ •" j votes were lost at the last election G" negleot in legist rat ion. There would gieat issues at the next electio.n-T;;ii i: form, asBoeiated with Coonial Prefevr. Home Rule. (Hewr, hear.) They hepa. Tariff Reform would prove tlloe solut:c, c." unemployed question. In regard to qiic-,stioii, she might tell them that sl> returned from a visit to Ireland, and ing people there had told, her that Ii>«.W J at the present time more in nee- o" o | government than it had been for tw£ni. >c;. ) During the twenty years of Unioni. gov-vt. j meat, peace and oider were cstabl;i.v » Ireland, but no sooner had the Radior.' been returned to power theui we be*;?. o > the country disturbed by diwider arm v- e > riots. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Bin",H bad very great task before him, and all Tto r ously considenedf the situation would .-er r he could hardly be more successful as he 1-4 Secretary than be had been in hie EuL Oiwc ■ Bill. In conclusion, Mrs. Gibbons r c > pressed the hope that the members d ,b..c_(. ckttioo would influence their ina d' baJre. advantage of the meetings rr.- j -• wi gatherings which had been arrange^ fo. -K- coming winter. Mr. Robert Yerburgh, who had U.)! (\0. astic reception with musical honours Lt. paniment of the band, expressed at. c.-i-fr hie appreciation of the oompHment u 1, Iti; band had paid him. He thought the cai;ngai»>e«»i would have been well applied to the> jour, Father Hapeo If there ever wa« a j" ¡I cccv > fellow who was inspired by a sincere all he could for thoee among whom hi- !o; cast, they found him in Father Hayef, -J hear.) The speech they had heard hop, M Gibbons Frost was a complete an&wcr i.c m. Gibbons Frost was a comp!et< an&w<;r x. <??  who asked what could women do in o<vf (Hear, hear.) It was not to be wondc (. i" # i euch an organisation as theirs, numb- ,;)0" four thousand women, should have cai. >- ■ r- into the Radical ranks. The Radice J 'J. ,,< quaked in their shoes at the nientio-.i -or Womes's Unionist Association. (He; and laughter.) As the sincercst forni or Kt.-f i > they had tried to form an associatios G: ie-1 own, but he was told they could &e"otn>i-, the whoJe of their members in a containing about 200 people- (Laugh": i I i. difficulty of the Unionists was to fmW I¡)I ¡ which would hold all their members A4 -e., knew to their cost, electoral battles at » •«. r. day were not won by talking, but bv é' work. There was no better workn i woman. (Hear, hear.) He had eeen v. <><-•- •>.•4. vaesing the streete from morning H' .[ doing their work in a thorough and manner. Every woman ought to be up the registration side of electoral ^I'-V !■ the pages of "Punch" he had seen > C, i able picture of the set. In the dis >- c-< some people 011 two bathing maclii. out for hetp in a terrible state of I<-('I')" I. fsont of them was a mAchine nuiled out by a ve*y old horse. dyi-t.. ct -tr Pxiflae Minister. All the frantic pecjr.;F i—trhinfs NpeeeentecHhe Bille that b'-e*?>■+ j neent could not paes, and they were Ot: Ill.. the Prime Minister to eawe them fror-i :4' Mhewned All that tibe Prune Mini "Wi *ay wa«> that the old horse w«<« <Icing ).-is b<tt. .111 that it wo old lake hin^all iiio tim-c to sa\c fee lot lie had got on hi" own machine. (Laugh- He (Mr. Yerburgh) thought it tak< j '-be Prime Mini?i?r all bis 'ii.? .Yf' them. -?d If be d-,(,l ilicn). iii, i. not b *~orth the triiviny. (Hear, he;) He did not '.hink anybody would r-bed a tear for n»<-u; if they cere drowJ1()d, wJ!b one exception. ar.<' li at. Wh ;1() Bill dealing with the English land tjisirtion. That wa-s in many rc^pects 011 ixcelk^ii BiB. frhieh was supported in principle by the ;!r<.t hoik of the Unioiii«>t p»«.rrv, and witici. cmbo«lied -I)e great pi-inciple of co-opemtion as applied to .jyriculture, for which he hael b-ii lii-hiing for years. The Prime Mi meter Vius procseding in a very peculiar way. There wa-i a ti. e old j English saying that, a bad quar- relled with his toolc). and tl-,id .pp!i(,,1 to the "Prime Minister and his Govt rnmeni. They d id hat- the machinery with which tiny had to work antiquated, an d they had to b'-iny in fre,ii michincrv. It was hardly io bc-)itv<' ;.bat a Government could be driven to report t,) ,-ch proceedings. (Hear, hear.) The. people of j i.bie country had always believed in k-<:i,-latio:i by discussion. (Hear. hear.) They had alway.J wanted free discussion in Pari 'au*eni of any C/attere that were dealt with by legislation, and free diseus«s:on had always been the cu.ito:u. •ir H. Campbell lianiwrman. haying yiwn c»-r- s "?in promises to tiie electorate. ai«d feeling per- j hips that his term of offce was IMM. going In be prolonged, was very anxious to ger all measures tlirough as soon h? pos^it.h Had In "onducted his business in the r-eot i-i-< ii maiiiu-r lIe ooukl not have done so. He hint therefore a-iopted a measure of proeedtt' e w liich was quite novel in its applicarion. Ail BiiV. no matter how important, wliich be brought in were tnken c vay from the House of Coninioiir. to F'lYJaIl orJect I which a very Miiall iruni- bear comprised a quorum. Thus me**ur<s deal- i-ig with the most important interests of t- i)-C •-•.xintry could not be discu«^ed in PaT-lianieiii. J'he Prinw to go further, and now, when Bin", came before the House of Commons on the report siag-e. they Tie re to be "guillmin.ed." thllb being witbdrav.11 1 from discussion. The Prime Miniete- did not tike freedom of speech. He wanted 10 rule by the majority without freedom of direu^sion. He wanted the House of Lords to be deprived of "he power of making anwIIJIíl,.nt, tf) Radical Bills, and tL" country was to be left to 1110 domination of a Radical party which would noi illow measures to be discussed by Parliament. ("Shame.") The country wgnied the Hou&e of Lordo to bring wisdom to b.-a- upon the life of the nation. He thouglrt iJh-v would all agree hat. the proper way to conduct tin- b.i-lne.-r. of "Tie country was that the Hoij-rr c.f Conimoiw? .pno the House of Lords slioakl each lake tlieir ■ ?itimatc part, and they believe! thar rh'-n | united wisdom would r?Mti! in far b?tMj- n?a&urec than tLotf which ccuM be pa?cd by ??e House of Commons with'?t. com rol on tJw part of any other branch of i )i, I?i;?!at?)rc. (A].) The crux of the situation ?as to I fcs found in the fact, that tlie next ek-ei ion would bo fought principally upon t-he rj)s>«fion of the House of Lords. The Govo-jiiiviji would a.-k ,I)e country to say that the He use of I..r)1-ds was i. bad institution which ought to be abolished. <Jo«it.inuisg. Mr. Yerburgh c'd tl«-re was a re- cpectable old body he had known for .-o-.i-c time. ) Jt was a very harmless body and a ]itt\- out of at.c-he referred to the Liberal party. (I.augh- hnr.) Young and vigorous it wao at one Milt." 1 .riving fair promise of a long and prosperous ..aroor. But it had gone into a p>-eMi;j! i'-c old ■:?e. and he was afraid it would soon be swept out of existence. (Hear, hear ) He did not Iuhjw if anybody would mi. it Certainly, of ^ste years it had done very few pt oph ai,y oJ. f* had been very profuse in r"fdni..t" 1,ur when ;.6 got what, t.he count'-y i.ev^r g<rt 1 .(-.aything in return. That resp*'cutba; old per- now liecoming quite aittiqiK-. wss going to LB crushed toO death bet ween dw y-eat Im- cerialist party and the Sociali.-t.ic party. There •vao no room in this country for T Ik S>x"iali«-t. Liberal, and Imperial part.ie*. The Liberal-j ft ould have to iiiak-,u tii-c-ir i -i tll(- would throw in their lot with the l'i-io'i:s<s or ,ciu the Socialist party. Th, "° thinl .O.tUthcSociark-tps.T-ty. Tt?. ???h') third' have to make the choice, and it might come sooner than they tTioughr.J11 aii Tca. he wan certain that the Liberal party had its day, and that before many yeaix were ovo- ir would be lost to the political history of thi). coiintry. Hear, hear.) In conclusion, lie would only say that while the party to w,hi, believed in levelling up. tho Socialist pany would bring everybody down 10 lheir o^n level. (Àpp}a.u.) Mrs. Yerburgh much rei_ rettrd that i ■ihe had not be?) able to attend the r.'h?.- meet- ings of the a?MX?iation owintr 10 u,d.?r<?--?<)r) s'?d '0 the oeriouo4 illre.^s of her mcititer which had r;œt>Sf-itato(>d her presence in London a great deal. 8h(' hope(l in the comiRg wiiir, r, how- ileal. Slit,. liopet] )n IbC WII,T, r, how- to be prc,,?-iit it -oww, o'? m I 04ty Wri gilt. in the c-c^jrise of a Vigorous speech. swid IK- iiad been .{)fJnect-eJ for mimic tim.. wilh the Hddi.t>ury Women's rnioni". Association. When that, body declared recently Thkt They were he second largest Women 's in England, they were pjomjJS.i "?*t. npoft" by >4 M' Chester Association, who ir.e<' 10 be t)>e Jirgest in the country. (Laughif') Speaking of the importance of an imp -rial policy in thi,> country, he said tlie V11 k>> 1 iff I pprty wa#, above dl things the party of the Kmpiro. An.org the dangers which beset the country at t-h-r prct-ent t;!hC, there was none more fatal thai, indifference and apathy toward the things thai pertained to lle country and the Empire. ilfesr, hear.) Vhen the people' began to regard national ;mJ imperial questioi>s with fe< ble ini> nsr, then we were losing not only the ties of Empire-, but Ihe bonds of security which math us a mighty ,'jatiofi. The speaker also referred to the grow- ing danger of Socialism, which he declared enly degrade and lower the life of the people. He predicted the time would come w hen ()C'ia'¡'iøll would have to be KOtivriv resisted. Under such a system a cheek w<y')!d be placed upon geniM, ability and inrtiat-i»e snd no man would reap the profits of his own (idem* and industry. The country was rapidly driving into a contest in which Socialism wou'd be one of the principal parties, and th<' danger only be withstood cuoocm4ully by krra! adherence to 1;rTMOniet principlw. (Applaitse.) On tlie proposition of Mr. J. Mi>iii~ seconded by Mr. J. Barber, a vote of thanks pa^t-ed o the speakers. Mrs. Dutton proposed and Mis* Jocelyn Ffoulkes seconded a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Gibbons Frost, for their hospiudii y. Mr. W. H. Churton cordially ^uppcrteil, and t.he a&OCia.ti.on OWt'cJ ¡¡ deb) of prat'tnd<* to Mns. Froot for the splendid Nippon TIICT she had Sive? to it. The re6o]ution wa? wltii aoolamation, and Mrs. Gibbons Frost briefly re- sponded. A vote of thanks was aieo accorded "iIe chairman on the proposition of Mr. Terburgh. Mrs. Gibbons Frost afterward- di«,i-riLiitl'J the prizes to the tmiocmniul competitors, in the sjxjrts. ihe remainder of the evening occupied by dancing, to the uiu-iic. of St. WcrburgL's Band. Clieeter being reached about nine oVoei,

WREXHAM HORSE ALES. Messrs. Frank Lloyd and Sons conducted a two-days »le of horses in the North Wales Repository. Wrexham, on Wednesday aiid Thu scky, July ■list and August 1st. Several Continental havers wc-ro preset)* and made laj ge pmchapets of harness horses, sixteen hci^s being booked to Antwerp. Purchasers were a-lso pre .-nt from London, Edinburgh, Birnsingham. T/iverpool, Cardiff, Reading, St. Albans. Epsom., Worces- ter. Souihport, and all the iNoiih Waiet sea»i<i:- r-ssorts. Mr. Baguley, More*on-in Miirsfc, sold a K*UI mare at 110s". to Roplev Mr. Loo^li- ■zn, Antrim, a grew hunter gelding at 65g3. to Aoton; Mr. John Jones. Wb-iiegate. a pair of Vsy geldings at 120gs. to Reading, a chestnut 66gs. to Edinbui-gh, and a bay g«Ming r C*iar"aa- ctgs. to Reading; Mr. J. T. Oliver, (ismat- ron. a black geslding at 72gs to lyoiidon Mr. !•>. Oarvell. three geidings I45^s. TO Edinburgh. .n.ci three 140g' to Antwerp Me«-is. MeCVvtu "cur geidings 189gs. to Rhyl; Mr K. MuKt a,ster Cwys. to Cefn Park Mr. Spencer V> iide bsy gi-M- tug 51ge. to Wellington. Fifty yeomanry kori-es ;iom Cftpt. PUkinghon were poW without re- serve, and naade up to 37gs. Con liOrs?s, in cstmquetxoe of the late b»rvee-t werr k ai oe and ,-erv ekear. The lugbmt prioe of tl-w day wasr .%b., pmid by the Sowbhport Co^rporhiion for Mr. .too. Qvoenwood s bay gelding: and mtrr. v others made from bOgs. to I

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GOLF. f—- THE BACHE OH B. A stroke competition on b.1; Holidiiy resulted ass follows :— W. D. Laird M*—15.74 D. T. Williams ti— 7 77 •1. Butcher 101— F. W. Pughe lv 1—1S.8"J ul I to G. Ha i n 3. 8-1 CESTRIAN AT RAMSEY. Lord Raglan on Monday opened the Raw^ new IS-hole ^o]f course. In the open handicap M cards were taken out..nd of )h..1. Frater, Chester, reading :-H .9, wa" fourth best.

TIIUNDER AND SUICIDE. ——— T ———— FRIGHTENED TO T EATH. On Tuesday afterncon the Coroner it WeM Cheshire (Mr. J. C. B?[c) he;d an )n- quest at "l«el Housi-, C\wi«t*-Hcn-roa<d, toueii- iiih tho doath ol ,S;uuuel Jv who ieskle<i there. ajtd wh ost bocy Wéi ;our •! h;T»ging in a-u cuthon.?. D«??a<d wam s.g? 33 ye<iitj. and his father was a we J luioxvn u^.ik<-t gaidenei'. Tix* CoroiK'r stated tiwt tor some time last jear dec^asixl was lHCJI1,.Jh v, tot 'i. and he was au inmate at rptOJJ .As JHiJ fN t}U('.e mcath«. lw> had left that in-siiuwion he had bo- in various places, and for 1 he ias-t few ho had l«>en engaged in vork "t heme. t>n Julv 29th he complained ci i!"ii<-7-~ had «hrwu s igii- ct mental fk ra: t; .rem. CJJC! he had beeii uiKler the c-aie of Dr D r. Lees instnn- trd the relatives tlmi he luusi be kept, umter ooitJ-tant wak-li. On Mond^v ni-ht lie slept wilJ. two or tlnce other peieon*. ua t-hc same rooui. next mormng they found his bed was et»H)ty, and the' apputii'nc-. <-r tive- indow shwwl that p' liad c-lim^nd "h-cii^ti n. Ilis budn- wto found hanging by a j, jv hi «r < iili« :JM\ lie w;¡. quite dead. Miss Bov. ley. d. -h-t< said he hd bee it ill s i nce ilif iln;n o>: a recent Sun- day. D« cea-ed <ct-d lie >*■ L it ^inall room aud tJ. thunderstorm had goi o\ er i.Im, and he was frightened to d«ifh. lb: thi n t tlie Last Dwy was coming, and he did 110; c ,r I i. Twc t. r th«-e times lie had said lbs' -"Oiirr than wo back to Cpton A?yi?m !? wc.? !()_h'fI.fr- By the forH?, .3,}^ a littk fl'l:n ?- n'C?L\ C? J??f.?'-U hud b?oomf q?i? and elte did not know irhat h.d troubled him. He b«d '-y-cn, mcrtey iyrocfl«*Kh., and he had goip- thvoush acfeut £ 100 or £15. in three months. Jolm Bew!> y. dec-e,' ,de brother, was •rxam- iaied elo^lj* as to s insruetions 1.111&.t d^-ea-ed must be watched, sr-d za to how ha had carritxl out ihc-e ins,nefcits. ..a tl K .;1' room at de- cc<as< d. and the Coronr-v rome !d that people oould not watch him wl.cn they were sleeping AVil,oii Bewley said ho did think det^an«'d requited watching. They skjjt. in anljoiniog a.nd lie did not. wafeh dr<'r-rd during Use night. Dccc«H'(fi brac-f* were fastened to the bedpost, and hung on* cf the opm window. Ho found decoafted hansinc in rhe stable, and he cut him down. In summing-up, the Coroner ?:;id it WR.4I un- 1 fei-ntnate that. when people eailvd in a raedieal man. who gave thr-m tlx benefit of his advice for which they paid rhai th~y did not follow the adrioe. Dr. 1" iirfo-iried him (the Cor- oner) that be told Mr. Johr Bewley that, de ceased miet. be watc-hi u. and t-hat he must not be allowed out of :1n"'o.1}'I s:fbt fI. r1O!no(1Jt. Decwv«d had threatened to u Ife his life, and be was going gradually worse. wou'd do no if he was not witched. Accord in* 10 the evidence he had not been watched he ought to hare been. The jury ret-wrned a vt nhet ("I "Smcide while of uH<40und mind." Mr. John Bewi ev .,OH;;lH io make an explana- tion as to how he bad e-wrh d out the doctor's orders, and tiie Cororxn topped him witb the remark, in whieli tho foroiiwr Mid the jury con- curred. that. dec*>a5ed o-»«rltr ,'0 have been watched more close!v.

BUOYANT CROCEK. T- FOOD GIVES THE FEELING. A grocer writer from Co. ?•!igo: "F.or son* considerable time I have been soiling" Grape- Nutrt, but only reeent-!y decided to try it mvee/f. I am now, than"- to this food, quite free from constipation and pj)c. from which I suffered for many years. I am also tree from mental depre«eiow, and in fact am quite buoyant. d I takc about three lea-spoonfuls of Grape- Nute after everp meal. qiirle dry. and if ary sufferer triep the same plan I francy it. will be with the same de'icrhtfu' rf-<ot¡]t" Name given by Gr?^-Nni»- Co 66. SI tee Lane. E. C. In Grape-Nute food retstni-d the vaJualilc phoephate of potneh ii fh-e H('1 t graiws. which combiner with albumen ir, the body to make the delicate grey mafcier in brain and nerve cells. Hence Grape-Nuts furnished the brain food tiua man required and relieved •ire inrntal depression. It oiired his constipation, because the food is so y of di{re*wion. being' prf-div<^ted. as well ae most nourishing". A ten days trial will convince. There 's- a reaeon. WARNING.—Imitation* of Grape-Nuts ;ire on the market, paymg- r^e rei*t»l pr.-w r a special pmfrt to push the sale. ltf yolt really want a *ki!tui'iy (scientifically made brain food, irJttt getting Grapc- :Nut£.. Mo&t grocers will promptly eupply s?cTminc artier wrh<ju< d«'H:t to pa? c? f-oft?.-htn? "j u« as good." If your gj-oeer tries to sulx^ituto some imtta.- tion "Nuts"' for genuine Gitpe Xuts. pei-hsps the other grocer down the street might <<ervtt you more faithfully. If you find Grape-Nut* food a bit soft from The late damp weather, put it m an over with tiie door left open and drv unT-il criap. I he.11 add & sprinkle of ougar and t.n.ie milk enriched with ciream and theTe YQ't< wile- :¥;e. finest break- fast food extant.