Cheshire Observer

CORONATION ANNIVERSARY. I The annitereary of the Coronation of the King and Queen was o b served at Windsor to- I day in the customary manner. —A ———————

"BATTLE" ON SALISBURY PLAIN I A big "battle" is being fought on SaJie bury Plain to-day by over twenty thousand Regular tioops and Volunteere, the latter in- cluding soldiers. A.

T I BRITISH SHIPS ASHORE. I A Lloyd's Punta Arenas Chili message 0ays a xeport received from Terra Del Fuego states that the British ship "Glenoairn," Rochester, for Seattle, and "Taoosiia" have gone ashore at Cape Soan Paulo. All the crew were saved except two.

ROSSETT FLOWER SHOW. I (Special Telegram.) I Roeeetfc, Frsday. The 32nd exhibition of the Roaset-t, Greeford, Pullord and Dodleston Horticultural Society took place to-day at Trevelyan Hall Park. The exhibits, staged in three marquees presented a pi-easing appearance, particularly the floral section, which appeared more than usually strong. The competition for sweet peae was keenly contested. Fruit, however, owing to the lateness of the season, was somewhat below the average. Mrs. Criffith-Boacawen's garden party was attended by a large company The principal prizes -were awarded as fol- lows:—Collection of plants arranged for effect: 1, J. W. Summers; 2, A. Ashworih; 3, W. T. Jolliffe. Table decoration 1, Miss Allington Hughes; 2, Mrs. Ernest Jones; 3, Miss Denson. Best cottage gaixlefi: 1, Saml. Roberts, Marford; 2, Thomas Crump, Har- wood's-lane. Other prise-winners were J. Thorley Sykea, J. T. Binning, A. L. Duncan, G. H. F. Robertson

BUCKLEY COUNCILS PROPOSALS. T COUNTY COUNCIL INQUIRY. I Yesterday (Friday) a committee appointed by I the Flintshire County Council held an inquiry at the Urban Council Chamber, Buckley, into a proposal by the Urban Council to divide the district into wards and to increase the number of urban district councillors from fifteen to six- teen. It was proposed that the names and number of the wards, together wtih the number of members to be allocated to each ward, should be as followB :-Pentrobin 2, Ewloe Town 3, Ewioe Wood 3. Argoed 2, Bistro West 3, Bistre East 3. The inquiry committee was composed of Mr. A. J. Reney (chairman), Messrs. Robert Jonas and Wrrv. Astbury. Mr. R. Bromley, o!erk to the County Council, and Mr. T. H. OUive, deputy clerk, also represented the County Council. 'I'ho ease for the Urba.n Council was presented by Mr. T. M. Kee-nc (olerk), and evi- dence in favour was given by Messrs. J. Peters (the chairman), Lindop, L. Thomas, R. Davies and J. Oatberall. Tho evidence was all strongly in favour of the proposals, the only objection raised coming from Mr. Henry Hughes. The committee, who seemed favourably impressed with the ocvso put befone them, will report to the County Council.

The Leed* Tramways Committee have de- oided that "it is not advisable at present to adopt a system for the collection and delivery of parcels in connection with the tramways." The majority of the managers consulted con- sidered that the matter was quite outside a Corporation's work. The Staffordshire Council have given instruc- tions to their clerk to servo notioes under the Rivers Pollution Prevention Act- on a number of local authorities for the pollution of the rivers Trent, Chunet and Dove, and a tributary of the Weaver. A committee was appointed to con- sider how bast to reduce the county exp-nditur-e. It was on this question of alleged extravagant expenditure that Lord Ifatherton, ohairman of the County Council, was recently defeated at the po!l by a tenant farmer. On tho other hand, jt is stated tibc, prjntcrs aro bitterly com- pkiLniiig of tho outtiiig down of prices to an ft.t, whioh leaves a bare margin of profit.

FLINTSHIRE POLICE COMMITTEE. ] 9 SUPERVISION OF CLUBS. I THE SUNDAY DRINKING QUESTION. I A meeting of the Flintshire Standing Joint Police Committee was held on Thursday Dr. J. Humphrey Williams presiding. The Chief Constable (Major Webber) reported that during the quarter ending 30th June there ¡' were 28 indictable offences reporte d, for which 18 peraono were apprehended, four persons pro- ceeded against by summons, and six cases were undetected. Of the 22 persons proceeded against, 19 wero dealt with summarily and three com- mitted on bail for trial. There were 213 pereons proceeded against for non-indictable otfenoes, of which 171 were convicted, 33 discharged, one J sent to an industrial school, one delivered to the Army, and in seven cases the charges were withdrawn. Of the 171 persons convicted, 10 were for assaults, 29 under the Elementary Edu- cation Acts, 62 for drunkenness, and 15 for offences against the Poor Law and Vagrancy Acts. One fully-licensed house was proceeded against during the quarter, for selling to a drunken person, and fined 40s. and costs 32s. The estimate for pay and contingenci es for the months of October, November and December I shewed a total of 21,600. Mr. T. Lindop asltcd whether any cases of convictions for drunkenness could be traced directly or indirectly to clubs. The Chief Constable said he had no record. The Chairman Do you wish that whenever a person proceeded against for drunkenness is known to have got drunk at a particular club the club should be reported? Mr. Lindop said he would move that in future clubs where persons convicted of drunkenness had obtained their liquor should be reported. Licensed houses did contribute something to the Avenue, but a club contributed nothing: and ho did not see why the law should be more stringent in the case of licensed liouses than in clubs. Mr. J. H. Ellis said he would be rvorrv to hear that t.he Chief Constable over differentiated between clubs and public-houses. The Chief Constable said that without the committee's instructions it would be no business of his to report whether persons became intoxi- cated in clubs any more than in private houses. He would, however, bear the matter in mind, and instruct the police to report cases where drunkenness could be traced to clubs. They wero on rather dangerous ground, because he did not know how far he would be legally authorised to take special notice of a man who came out of a club drunk. A Member: Have we no control over clubs at ali? The Clerk (Mr. R. Bromley) replied that a club could be reported to the magistrates for misoonduct, and that they could do away with it. The Chief Constable: If a club is bad!, con- ducted we distinctly have power. Mr. J. H. Eil's ctaid if the police found a man drunk in the streets it was not their bu«inc?s to ask him where he obtained his drink, but to summon or apprehend him. The Chief Constable said this was so, but if persons were turned out of clubs in a drunken state lie would regard it as his duty to report the fact. Mr. T. Lindop said he believed the police could enter a club and see that it was properly conducted, and examine the register. Wherever drink was sold the same Jaw should apply. Mr. J. Philip Jones: Are there any registered clubs in the county? The Chairman: There are a peculiar lot at Buckley. Mr. E. H. Wain said when a man appeared in the street under tho influence of drink he was just as much under the control of the police whether he came out of a club or a public- house. The Clerk quoted from an Act of Parliament to shew that when a justice of the peace had reasonable ground for believing that a regis- tered club was badly conducted he might grant a search warrant, and on a complaint by any person the club might be struck off the register. The Clerk said there were not many registered clubs in the county, and they were not included in the Chief Constable's report. Mr. G. A. Parry objected to the singling out of Buckley in regard to clubs, as he believed there were clubs in another part of the county which were no better than those at Buckley. He hoped all were as well conducted. Mr. J. Philip Jones said a greater evil than clubs was the practice of many people in buying a quantity of beer and spirits and consuming it on Sundays in private houses, which they con- verted into clubs. It was found they went to grooera and other shopkeepers on Saturday nights and purchased cheap wines, which they drank on Sunday morning. For this kind of intemperance the publicans were blamed, and it was desirable to check it. The Chief Constable said there was no doubt this was done, and was very carefully screened, but it did not come under the liead of shebeen- ing. The police were at the present time watch- ing cases of this kind. For years men had been known to club together and purchase barrels of be-or, which they drank on Sunday, and I there was no law to prevent it. When men were found drunk on Sunday, however, the police made a special note of it in the charge, and the magistrates also took a strong view of the case on tilat account. In further reply to Mr. J. P. Jones, the Chief Constable said that, if f-liese men paid for the drink en the day they con- sumed it it was "shebeening." Mr. J. P. Jones moved and Mr. T. Lindop seconded that a return be made of all registered clubs in the county, the previous resolution being withdrawn. Mr. J. H. Ellis said he was sure if such a practico as Mr. Jones complained of went on at Rhyl the police would take very active mea- sures. He was surprised at the laxity of the Holywell polios. The Chairman: Surely, it is going on in Rhyl. Mr. Ellis: I am in a position to absolutely deny it. I am sure no drinking at. all takes place in Rhyl on Sundays, because they cannot get it except in their own housoa. The Chairman said the practice was a matter of common knowledge, and he was afraid that women also participated. Mr. G. A. Taveiner: In spite of the Sunday Closing Act the-rc is more drinking in Wales on a. Sunday than on any othpr day of the week. The Chairman: That is a different matter. Mr. H. J. Roberts complained of certain dealers in Mold, and promised to furnish the Chief Constable with names. Too resolution was carried. THE CLERK'S RESIDENCE. I Mr. Hobt Jones (Mold) moved the following resolution, of which lie had given notice: — "That this committee considers the time has arrived when the Clerk of the Peace should take up his residence in Mold, and so com.ply with the promiso given by him upon his ap- pointment." Mr. Jones referred to the fact that tho Mold residence was one of the conditions mentioned when the appointment was made, and if that promise had not been made by Mr. Biomley lie did not think he woukl have been elected to tho position. It was high time now, after six yearn, that their clerk sliould take up his residence in Mold. Mr. Jones's motion was not seconded, and the matter therefore dropped. A VEXED QUESTION. I Mr. E. H. Wain, in accordance with notioe. brought before tha committee the question of the principles which ought to govern tho future elections of chairman, Tho committee had now been in ox* t-oneo for a numb er of years, and with 0!1oO exception the chairman had always been olocted from the representatives of the County CounoiL They had certainly been very fortunate in their ohairmen, but he thought that as tlie conunittee ropiesented two of the principal, bodies in the' county, and was com- posed of an equal number setccried from either party, I.he chairmanship ought in fairness to be held alternately by a member of eaoh paity. Ho moved that in future they should eleot as chairman one of tho twelve gentlemen repre- senting tho County Council, and one of the twelve ieprcs-onting the magisterial bench alter- nately. Mr. C P. Morgan, seconding, urged that, the spirit of the Local Government Act of 1889 was that dtero should be no party feeling on stand- ing joint committees, and that chairmen should lo-, elected from both sicks. It was very repug- nant to them to havo to spend half-an-hour, as t lboy did on the last occasion, in electing the chairman. Ho hoped that party fooling would '1 ceasa. Mr. G. A. Parry, a3 one who re-prcsented a. constituency, said he could not consent to suoh an agnoement as that proposed without first consulting his electors. He questioned whether he would have bren returned to the County Council if he had told the electors he was going to enter into an agreement. Mr. Lindop supported the motion, and said during tho seven years he bad been on the Council there had not been a magistrate in the chair. An arrangemont similar to that pro- posed had been adopted in the Denbighshire County Council. Mr. H. J. Roberts thought the time had come when they should give and take a little. Mr. J. P. Jones objected to a compact, for the reason that the matter was entirely in the hands of th-3 Court of Quarter Sessions. If Quaiter Sessions would appoint Liberal magistrates, this committee would appoint a member of Quarter Sessions as chairman. Mr. J. H. Ellis was very pleased to see the moderate attitude filiewn by the mcmhers on the County Council eide, and he hopod harmony would result. He thought a magistiate ought occasionally to have the honour of presiding over the committee. Mr. P. T. Davies-Cooke said there was a strong feeling on both sides is favour of an alternate appointment. He therefore advised Mr. Wain not to press his resolution. Tho Chairman said they were entirely in the hands of their party. If they to'd their sup- porters they had tied themselves to an arrange- ment he did not think one of them would be returned. Mr. Wain said in vieow of the friendly spirit which had been shewn he would withdra.w his resolution.

DISTRICT COUNCILS. I T ———— WHITCHURCH. I The monthly meeting of the Whitchurch Urban Council took place on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. R. T. Smith presiding. Mr. Williams, in moving the adoption of the Finance Committee's report, pointed out that the market receipts shewed an increase as compared with the corre- sponding month of last year, the cheo-e tolls in- crease being conciderable.A letter was received from Mr. A. O. Lakin (secretary of the Whit- church Dairy Farmers' Association) asking whether the Council could see its way to con- tribute to the prize list of the annual show, as was done in the case of Chester and Nantwich. —The Chairman said he was sure the Council would be very glad to do whatever was possible on behalf of this admirable institution, but it waa doubtful whether Whitchurch was on all fours with Chester and Nantwich, as the former was a borough and the latter was under a spccial Act of Parliament. He doubted whether Whit- church could kgally subscribe to the prize list.— The Clerk ruled that they had no power to do so, and he was instructed to reply to that effect, ex- pressing the Council's regret that they were unable to do anything-The Chairman called attention to the fact that four gentlemen (Mr. Thompson, Mr. Williams, Mr. Churton and him- oolf) had purchased the residence in St. Mary's- street recently occupied by Dr. Parker, with the object of offering it to the Council (at the same price), if the Council decided to purchase it. The property adjoined the Town Hall buildings, and it was thought that the Council might like to acquire it. There was no obligation on the Council to purchase, in fact one or two gentle- men would be pleased to hear that the Council did not desire it—(laughter);—but, at any rate, the Council should consider the matter as eoon as possible.—It was decided to consider the question. NESTON URBAN. I THE SCHOOL QUESTION. I The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday evening, Mr. J. Pemberton presiding. There were also preaent Messrs. John B. Yeoman, M.D., J. Piatt, T. Cottrell. C. Swift, It. Scott, T. Jonea. W. Fryer, J. Johnson, J. Woodward, Park N. Stone, C. E. Senior (surveyor), W. Tranter (collector), E. Prince (water engineer), and the deputy clerk The Neston school question camo up in con- nection with the minutes of the previous meet- ing, where the clerk had been instructed to end a copy of the Council's resolution objecting to the proposed extravagant new school to each member of the County Council. The Chairman very briofly reviewed the recent action of the county authority, who by a sub- stantial majority had sent back the elaborate scheme for a much larger building than is actually required to the Education Committee for reconsideration. He referred to the language used by some of the members as imjustifiable and extravagant, and expressed the hope that there would be no further attempt to force a school of such unnecessary dimensions on the district- Referring to the reckless remarks made by the member from Higher Bebington, he said that the latter district, with a very much smaller population than Neston-cum-Parkgate, had a two to three points higher death-rate, and be fore referring in euch an intemperate way to Neston, it was only reasonable to «aggc»T, tnat, rneir critic might perform some useful missionary work at home. (Applause.) j THE DISC HEAVERS' REQUEST. A letter was read from the Neston Quoit Club, asking the Council to let to them a portion of the lan(1 at the Park-street Quarry. In view of the provisions of the lease of the property which the Council has with Mr. Johnson Hough, the Council was unable to see its way to accede to the request. CONVERSION OF THE LION. Permission was granted to set back the build- ing line in re-erecting the building formerly known as the Golden Lion, in High-street, so as to give 24 square feet to I the roadway, the Council, in consideration of this, to allow the firm to bring forward the corner of Mr. Castle's dllop (also their property) so as to taken in five square feet. MISCELLANEOUS. The Clerk was instructed to take proceedings against persons owing accounts which date beyond the 31st March last. Tho consumption of water in the past month was 5,888,000 gallons, an excess of 44,000 gallons on the same period of last year. The surveyor was autlvorised to make the necessary renovation at the cemetery caretaker's lodge. COUNCIL ACCEPTS A TIP. Mr. Allen's offer of a "tip" on the south side of Boathouse-lane was accepted, the surveyor to fence off the portion referred to. HEALTH. Mr. Reeoe's plan for the new house on the oorner of Mostyn-square was passed, having been several times previously referred back. Nofcioes for sanitary improvements were ordered to be served on several owners of pro- perty in the district, and the surveyor was ordered to purchase a ton of disinfecting powder. There were two deaths and six births during the month. The engineers having reported that the con- tractor wa-s working on the last manhole of the Hinderton-road sewer, it was decided that the clerk of the works should leave on August 10th, and that the surveyor call the attention of the contractor to the neoeasity of putting the ground over the sewer in proper order at once. NEW LAWS. Tho Clerk was instructed to give the necessary notioo by advertisements in tho papers of the Council'a attention to adopt now building bye- laws. A WISE SUGGESTION. It appeared that the Council had opposed the building of the proposed small-pox hospital at Willaston, and that negotiations were taking place with the Birkenhead Council in connection with the small-pox hospital at Pensby with a view to concentrating any cases that thightocour in one spot, instead of spreading them over a wide area. Mr. Stone drew attention to the want of suffi- cient ventilation in the Council's boardroom, and to the persistent smell of gas, suggesting that the attention of the Town Hall Company (the owners of the property) should be called to the matter. Dr. Yeoman stated that there appeared to be a bad smell of gas in almost every house where the gas waa used. It was decided to adopt Mr. Stone's sug- gestion. r* v

MOLD URBAN. I SUNDAY SALE OF NEWSPAPERS. I Tne monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, Mr. T. S. Adams (chairman) presiding.—Mr. H. J. Roberts raised the question of Sunday trad- ing. and asked what had been done with refer- ence to the resolution on the subject, particu- larly as to stopping the sale of newspapers, sweets, and cigar-etto-The Clerk (Mr. R. Stewart Kelly) reported that the polios autho- rities had boon apprised of the Council's reso- lution, and they would no doubt take proceed- ing,s-Sev,-t-&A m?mbere then asserted that the sale of newspapers wag still going on in the streets on Sundays, even as recently as tho pre- vious Sunday-Mr. Jesse Roberts, th3 original mover of the resolution, said he met a boy last Sunday in Wrexham-stroet. with a bundle of newspapors.—Mr. H. J. Roberta said that with regard to the salp of sweets and cigarettes he believed there had been an improvement.—The Council decided to again communicate with the polic, pointing out that although th9 Council had complained, newspaper selling was going on. —The question of street stalls came up for con- sideration. and it was decided to arrango that sales in the str-eats should oeaise by 10 p m., and that a oovored handcart be pur-chased in which to plaoo and convey away the refuse from tho streets.

PRESENTATION TO MR. ORMSBY- GORE. T At. a garden party given by Lord and Lady Harlech at Brogyntyn, their Shropshire seat, on Thursday afternoon, a presentation waa made to their son, the Hon. William Ormsby- Gore, of an oil painting of his father by Sir George Reid. The gift was subscribed for by the inhabitants of Osweetiry and district, and was presented in celebration of Mr. Ormsby- Go'e's oomi.igof-age, and of the silver wed- ding of Lord and Lady Harlech. The presen- tation was made by Mr. Thomas WThitfiekl, and was suitably acknowledged by Mr. Orms- by-Gore. Among the 300 guests who attended the gathering were Katharine Duchess of West- minster, Sir Walter and Lady Corbet, Lord and Lady Cholmondeley, Visoount and Vis- countess Southwell, Sir Walter and Lady Smytihe, Sir Wyndham and Lady Hanmer, Mr. W. dive Bridgeman, M.P., and Mrs. Bridgeman, Major and Mrs. Atcherley, Mr. and Mrs. Wynne Corrie, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- loughby Cotton, Colonel H. Cholrnondeley, M.P., and Mrs. Choi mondeley. Cap- tain an4 Mrs. Hey wood-Lonsdale, General Francis Lloyd and Mm. Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. Myddelton (Chirk Castle), the Archdeacon of Salop and Mrs. Maude, the Rev. T. M. and Mrs. Bulkeley Owen., Sir Watkin and MIas Williams Wynn, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Williams Wynn.

CITY POLICE COURT. I 1 'f MONDAY.—Before' Mr. R. L. Barker, Mr. B. C. Roberta. and Mr. F. Skipwith. A BROKEN SPELL.—Martha Hancock, an eldierly woman, was fined 5s. and costs for drunkenness in Steam Mill-street..—The Chief Constable (Mr. J. H. Laybourne) tsaid it was ptisoni?r's fourteenth appearance. Sihe had not been before the court since 1903, however, and that was very good, oansidering she had been coming there for 33 years. AN UNWELCOME VISITOR.-Thomaa Smith, a middle (aged man, of Broughton, Manchester, wae fined 40s. and, costs for an assault on a girl, named Luey Harding, aged 12, of Cattle-street. The offence took place in Castle Drive on Sunday. Prisoner said he was in btwin.,eea for himself, and was a contractor to the S-alford Corporation When fined, he said: "Thank you. I am extremely obliged; but it is a 'blooming' ahame I should be dome to. I am as innocent aa a child unborn." WEDNESDAY.—Before t.he Mayor (Alder- man John Jones), Mr. B. C. Roberts, and Mr. F. Skipwith. CHANGE OF TENANTS.—On the appli- cation of Mr. W. H. Gburton, t)he magistrates grant.ed AVjjlxam S5, warehouse.man, temporary authority to sell at the King's Arms, Crane-etreet, in place of Rose Ellen Dow, who haa bteid the licence for three years. YESTERDAY (FRIDAY).-Defow the Mayor (Mr. John Jones) Mr. R L. Barker, Mr. B. C. Roberts and Mr. F. Skipwith. HORSE BFATING.-Wade Fowles, cabdrivor, 4. Milton-street, was summoned for cruelly ill- treating a horse by beating it on July 29bli Mrs. R G. Gunton, 1, Richmond-place, Bough- ton. deposed to seeing deofendant beat his Ivoiise severely on lVarrolwafl Hill, and Miss Mab2'l Harding, hen" friend, corrobo-rated.-Inspoot-or Hustwayte, of the R.S.P.C.A., said defendant admitted striking too horse twioe. He said the ltorse nearly slipped on its haunches on the hill. —Defendant was fined 2s. 6d. and costs 85TH APPEARANCE.—Sarah Maodonald made her 85cli appearance and was fined lOa. and co-31 's for being drunk and disorderly. UNLICENSED VEHICLE.-Charles Wil- Komr««_ cab proprietor, was 6ned 59. and coats for plymg for 100 ? Groves with an unhœns.ed brake. ALLEGED WHOLESALE THEFTS —Jas. Davies. a young man living at Manoott Bank, Ha warden, was charged with stealing a bicycle, value £ 12. 3s. 6d.. the property of Robert Geo. Cumber, on July 27th. Prisoner pleaded guilty. —The Chief Constable said prisoner had ob- tained the bicycle from the Hop po'e Hotel by representing himself as the owner of it. Since prisons!" had been arrested the police had re- covered no fewer than four other bicycles, which prisoner had obt-ain-ed in a similar way in Chester sinoo the beginning of May. Another case was not completed, making six bicyolss altogether. Prisoner was in good work, and had no reason to take tho bicyo'es. He was living with his parents.—Detective Crewe gave evi- dence bearing out this statement.—John Pownali, a young man from Liverpool, was called, and ho produoed the bioyo'{'I in 1,h la')t case mentioned by the Chief Constable. He said he bought it for £ 2. 10s.—The Chief Constable said the Bull and Stirrup people had settled the case with the owner for RIO.Priowr was re- manded. CRUEL HOP.SMANIIP. --David Bell, a Manchester liorse-de&'er, was summoned for ill- traating a horse.—Inspector Huatwayte said that he saw prisoner riding a mare in the horse fair. He had only a halter, and he was sawing the animal's mouth with it.-Det-ootivo Hughes cor- roborated.—Prisoner was fined 5s. and costs. HORSE DEALER'S ADVENTURE.—James Pilling, a Wrexham horse dealer, was charged with being drunk in charge of a horse. He was defended by Mr. W. A. V. Churton. It ap- peared from the evidence that when defendant was driving home on Thursday night from the horse fair with a horee and trap, he met with an acoidont on Grosvenor-road, aa a result of which a wheel came off the trap and ho was thrown out and injured. He was afberwarxfe stopped by the police while riding the horse on Wrexham-road, too trap having been left. in its damaged condition by the Cemetery. The polio? alleged that ho was drunk, but defendant and his wife gave evidence, stating that lie had been teetotal for two months.—Owing to the conflicting evidenoe, the case was dismissed.

ELLESMERE PORT. BURNELL AND OO.'S OUTING.—On Tuesday three hundred of Messrs. Bum.ells' employes, with on" hundred friends, left Ellesmere Port by special train at 7 a.m., ar- riving in Blackpoolr at 11 a.m. A dinner for the workmen was given by the firm. Mr. Ed go (dirootor) presided, and in a happy apoochweloorned the men on behalf of the firm to Blackpool. He hoped the outing would be an annual one. Mr. Whitehouee re- sponded on behalf of the men, and Mr. T. Oatterall proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Edge for presiling, and hoped he would be present with them cm many other such ooaa- ftions. The various places of interest were then visited, and the party loft Blackpool at 11 o'clock and arrived at Ellesmere Port at 1.20 a.m., after a thoroughly enjoyable day. The arr&ng?ment? were made by th? oHnie ctaff-T.ho

y NESTON. I MILITARY INVASION.—In addition to the Worcester Volunteer Artillery, who for the eighth year in succession are encamped on the Parkgate Racecourse for their annual training, the Southport and Sheffield Boys' combined Brigades have gone under canvas at Moorside, midway between Parkgate and Neston. What with the firing of the Worcester field guns at targets out in the estuary, rifle practice on the Old Quay range, and the oft recurring music of the bugle bands, the district sounds like an armed camp. The Boys' Brigade had their annual church parade on Sunday morning, when about seventy members attended the morning service at the parish church and were addressed by the vicar (the Rev. Canon Turner). On Tuesday they marched out to Childer Thornton, a distance of about MX miles, and returned, after some refreshments, by rail. On Wednesday a party of them visited the Channel Fleet in the Mcraey, and were shown over the New Zealand. They are delighted with t!HÙ experiences at Neston and Parkgate. and break up their camp with much regret to-day (Satur- day). The officers with them in camp are Cap's. Fulston (Sheffield) and Brady (Southport), Quartermaster Firth, and Chaplain Cruise. INTERESTING WEDDINGS. Several inter- esting weddings in connection with the Nenton district have been solemnised during the present week. Miss Caroline Mary West was married on Sunday morning to Mr. William Penlington, of Birkenhead. Miss West, who is a general farvourite in the locality, is the youngest daughter of Mr. Charles West, of the G.C.R., formerly of Chester, and was given away by her father. a number of relations and friends attend- ing to witness the ceremony. The other Sunday bride was Mies Mary Emma Gregory, youngest daughter of Mrs. Margaret Gregory, and the late Mr. William Gregory, of Parkgate, an old and respected local family, with Mr. Samuel Vernon, of Sparrow Pit. Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire. The brides were both very charm- ing in their travelling oostum-es, and in each instance the vicar (the Rev. Canon Turner) per- formed the ceremony. On Monday morning, at the pretty Roman Catholic Church of St. Mary of the Angels, Hooton, the marriage was duly solemnised of Miss Catherine Donnelly, daughter of Mr. James Donnelly, of Hinderton. formerly of Leighton, with Mr. Edward William Flood, eon of the late Mr. Mark Flood, of Neston, and a member of the old Neston blacksmith firm of Flood Brothers. The marriage excited a great deal of interest in the Neston district, where the parties have a large circle of friend, but, the wedding was a very quiet one, only a few friends to whom the news had leaked out being present at it. Mr. John C. Flood, brother of the bride- groom, acted as best man, and Miss Florence B. Donnelly. youngest sister of the bride, as brides- maid. Monsignor Clegg impressively performed the ceremony, and at the close gave the nuptial mass.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Mrs. Kelly arid 'Family return their grateful Thankf for sympathy in their recent bereavenient.-Bridge-streeO Itow, 8th August, 1807.

J[EI OR IALS IN MARBLE, GRANITE, STONE & ALABASTEB. CIIIJRCH BRASSBJ, ESTABLISHED 1774. W. HASWELL & SON. KALEYARDS, CHESTER. Estimates and Desigitsfree on appli,ttio.-t. TELKFHONK NO. 161A. IVrIIIMU Rl A. Li5 111 «'v«iTtrs, MAITBLE and Stone. MKMOIUAI, TABLETS IN AltRBfx, BHA93, &0. All at lowest prices ab T. LUNT'S MONUMENTAL Wolticst VICTORIA ROAD, CHESTER. Inscriptions Engraved in Granite, Marble & StJIle. ESTLMATHS AND DESIGNS FREK.

bi Dr. Lloyd Roberts, of Colwyn Bay. ? annual report on the rural portion of tbo Asaph Union, to which considerable pef,eveo 11M been mado of late, states.-Grcat a.t?c" .?tt is evidently given to education, as oonaIV|f^ understood by the three R'a; to the .?  of the scholars, and the earning of as grant as po:sibte for the maintenance <? \!fre clcment&ry echoc's. But to a great 106?-1011 irt IIfo little or no attention is paid when hai0f life aiv being formed and this matk is lat of the sanitary surroundings under which ?{). dr?n are placed at school. The condition f t be school accommodation should be such to for a pattern of cleanliness, an object  thir prœent hom?s and for the homes t chil- drMi will soon become the heads of ?'?t\?? Youthful aS900iations are long lasting- up sanitary surroundings children are br?ug It uudr will be the habits of their ^lV€^ should be an osaenti?l of oduoation to ?"?? ?,t?'? standard in youth a high one, eo tha.t ?y "r a good result afterwards.  — — — Printed and published for and on behalf of and North Wales Newpaper Company. L.?.t?- JAMES ALBERT BIROHALL.at the Clsmhgr* ob 4r0;? < omce. 8, BridLre-street, in the City of Obelwr.S August 10. 1907.

Pwllheli Town Council have voted the Mayor J620 for speoial expenses oannected with the reoeption of the British Chautauqua to be held .ne -town. shortly.

TO CORRESPONDENTS. I The demands made upon our space by latest and important news often prevent our I publishing letters to the Editor which reach 1 us on publication days. Correspondents frequently would be spared this disappoint- I ment if they would, when possible, send their I letters earlier in tho week.—(ED. "C O.") I

FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' DEMONSTRATION I UNWARRANTABLE CRITICISM. TO THE EDITOR. Sir,-It is a thotK?rMi pities that your corre- spondents "De!eg?te«" had not t'?ken some steps to I<?HM t?M real truth before publishing unfa' r and untrua statements both as to sub- stance and fact concerning the Committee of Representatives, so far as the business in com- mittee is concerned. If ''reprehsnsiblo" tactics have been resorted to, either direct'v or indi- rectly, by any section of representatives, as alleged by "Delegates, it is tlseir duty to give their names, and to point out dearly the charge they make. Thè"Y may test assured that in giving their names and fearlessly bringing to light any "reprehenaible tactics" relating to members of friendly societies, they will receive every possible support and genuine thanks. In ilils cafe, "Delegates" are ?sked to be good enoug'h to public'y withdraw their untrue HJ. marks. which we. the committee, believe must have been made through some unfounded rumour. Our desire has been, and is. to further the best interests of the friendly society movement as a whole, and not any one particular society as against anothar. During the meetings that have been held differences of opinion have been freely expressed, but there has been nothing manifest but good feeling, everything having been done without an unkind) or unfriendly word. We therefore hop.) that your correspondents "Delegates" will apologise forthwith for their unwarrantable cri t icism.— Youis truly. I (Signed) GEO. CALDWELL, I Chairman of special meeting held. Au. 8th, 1907. CHAS WRIGHT, Secretary. 1 Aug. 8t.h, 1907.

ROSSETT. I PRESBYTERIAN ANNIVERSARY.-On Sunday anniversary services were held at the Presbyterian Church, tho preacher being the Rev. Thomas Jones, Rhostyllen. MARRIAGE.—An interesting wedding tcok place at the parish church on Tueedav, the parties being Mr. James Darlington, Sealand, and Mifis E. Huxley, eecond daughter of Mr. David Huxley, Meadow House Farm. The cere- mony was performed by the vicar (the Rev. E. Charley). The bride v/as given away by her brother, Mr. John Huxley. The bridesmaids were the Misses Hannah and Bella Huxley. The duties of best man were efficiently performed by Mr. George Huxley. ALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL.—A meet- ing of this Council waa held at Roseett Schools on Tuesday evening, when there were present Mr. A. Ash worth (chairman), Messrs. E. Babb, G. Cromar, J. Edwards, J. N. Frith, W. Harvey and Charlea Davies (clerk). With reference to the supplying of additional allotments, the Chairman offered a plot of land to be devoted to this purpose, and also promised to personally interview the representatives of the Boydell estate and Mr. Topham in order to secure similar plots from them. Upon the motion of Mr. Cromar, seconded by Mr. Babb, the chair- man was warmly thanked for his interest in the matter. Reference was again made to the dilapidated condition of the footbridge in Allington Meadows, over Plas Devon Brook, by the side of the Dee. The clerk was instructed to again write the land agents, calling their particular attention to the dangerous condition of this bridge. The Clerk read a letter from the vicar of Rossett regarding the appointment of parish council manager of Ro-.sett Schools. So far the managers had only received notifica- tion of an appointment by the Allington Parish Council, wlvereas the schoo's being situated in Burton parish and aleo serving Allington parish, the appointment shou'd be a joint one of the two Councils. Mr. Cromar, however, argued that the County Education Committee having assigned this appointment solely to the Alling- ton Parish Council, the duty rested with them alone. Mr. John Edwards thereupon proposed and Mr. W. Harvey seconded that the vicar be informed that the Parish Council had carried out the instrtict-io reoeived from the educa- tion authority. This motion was carried. Corre- spondence waa read from the Town Clerk of Wrexham with reference to the Parish Council's contributing under the powers of the Parish Fire Engine Act, 1898, towards the main- tenance of th-9 Wrexham Fire Brigade, the steam ongine being kept up chiefly for the benefit of the country districts the Corporation paying a retaining fee of E52 a year for horses alone. Mr. Cromar stated that the Parish Council had already refused to rent water hydrants for the purpose. He considered it un- fair that the Wrexham people, who depended upon the country districts for support should desire them to contribute towards their arc brigade. He considered that the insurance com- panies should boar this expense. The Chairman said he was unable to accept this view. Mr. Babb stated that, seeing the fire brigade re- oeived aa much as 225 for attending a haystack on fire, they were not badly paid. It was decided to reply stating that the Parish Council were unable to see their way to oontribute as suggested. A member stated that should the Wrexham brigade refuse to turn out in case of a nro, the probability was that Chester brigade would. Mr. Frit-li gave noticp. that he would at I the next meeting propose that they apply for a iater despatch of letters from Rofsel t.

— 4 MALPAS. I SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.- On Wednesday afternoon, by the kindness of Colonel and Mrs. lhmst,on, the teachers and scholars who attend the parish church Sunday tehool, together with th? teachers and scholars fiom Stockton Mis- sion Room, were entertained at C ho rite n Lodge. The children were conveyed in lurries, kindly lent by Mr. G. T. Huxley, Mr. H. L. Weaver and Mr. Done (The Wyohaugh). The afternoon w £ ;t3 fine, and a most enjoyable time was spent. Football, cricket and other games wero indulged in, and a capital tea was partaken of on the lawn. After tea, raees and a variety of oompe- '.itive events took place, the winners being pre- sented with u.-eful prizes by Mrs. Barn-ston. liefore departing in the evening each one PO- ceived a bun. and three hearty cheers were given upon leaving for Col. arid Mis. Barnston.

T PARKGATE. DEATH OF MIL WALTER GLEGGE THOMAS.—An exceedingly sad bereavement has befallen Mr. and Mis. Walter Aubrey Thomas, of Bleak House, Parkgate, their eldest son; Mr. Walter Glegge Thomas, having pacsed away after a brief illness of just over a week. Deceased, who was a particularly well-built young gentleman, was devoted much "f his leisure time to athletics, and had been a member of several bodies of harriers. Lat- terly he had appeared wit.h much success at various sports, and had borne off a number of trophies. On Satu. day week he took part in the Shot-ton Athletic Sports. In a few days later pneumonia developed, and despite the constant attention of Mr. Lewis Grant, M.D., and of somo of the best known specialists, de- ceased suoou nbed jlist. after midnight on Mon- day night. His early f-i,ath has created a pro- found feeling of sorrow, not only among the members of his own family, who weie almost prostrated by the unexpected blow. but among a large o:i-ele of personal friends. He had been a familiar figlre. among the fishing fraternity and looal residents fioiii his child- hood, and was a general favourite among all clashes of the community. He was engaged with his father, one of the best known archi- tects in the north of England, upon some of the huge buildings which are being erected in Liverpool, and in those circles «k»o he will be sadly missed. The interment took place on Thursday .in the beautiful old parish church- yard of Burton in Wirral, amid every symptom cf sorrowful sympathy and regret. The Rev. Canon Turner, vica.r of Neston, and the Rev. Val", impressively conducted the service in tho church, and the Rev. H. A. Bull, vicar of Thornton Hough, offered the concluding prayers at t,hoe graveside. The chief mourners were: Mr. K. A. ihomaa (brother), H. Glegge (un- cle), H. Glegge Thomas (cousin), the Rev. Wa,¡ sham Postance, Doctors John B. Yeoman, Lewis, and H. G. Carlisle, Messrs. Mane field, J. Joseph, T. W. Stubbe, H. D. Bloom, J. Abrahams, O. Davies, F. W. Wood, H. F. Russcill, Miss Kate Haggar, Mrs. Walsltam Postance, Nurses Tone and McDonald, J. Hughes (Heswall), F. McFarlane. Mr. H. W. Patrick, of Leighton, sent his carriage, and seveial other carriages also joined the cortege. Wteat-hs were sent by Uncle and Aunt Glegge Thomas and family, Uncle and Aunt W. Han- cock, members of t be office staff, maids at Bleak House, Ntirees Torbe and McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. J. Abrahams, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Bloom, Mr. and Mrs. J. Joseph, Mr. and N1"8. W. T. Mansfield, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Grenfell, Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnson, Mies Ray English, Andrew H. Baird, Mr. and Mrs. A. E Culley, Mr. T. W. Stubbs, Mrs. Walsham Pcstanoo, i\hti Postance, M,],% Carter, Mrs. Turner and family, Dr. Lewis Grant, Mrs. C. W. Yeoman, Mr. and Mrs. Suckley.

I HOLT AND FARNDON. I KPIDEMIC.—Scarlet fever has broken out in Holt, and four cases have been removed to the fever hospital at Wrexham. It is fortunate that the strawberry season is just over, otherwise the oonsequenoes might have been serious. PARISH PARTY.—On Monday the annual parish p&rty took place in the Rectory gardens, whose a crowd of people were present in beau- tiful weather. Tea was served on the lawn, soon afwr wli-*ih dancing began and was pur- sued with great \igour until 9.30. The Rector gavo u fine display of fireworks, which were muoh appreciated. The proceeds ar-6ing from the tea and gate-money wero handed over to the Farndon Band fund. HOLT CHURCH.—The first Sunday in August is the annual "rush-bearing" Sunday, and always attracts numerous visitors. What- ever the custom was in olden times, it has dwindled down to a mere formal decoration of the graves with rushes and flowers. Even this is ii<-eful, for many graves which lie neglected all t.he year are put into a respectable state for this occasion. The services, which were well attended, were very impressive. THE FOOTPATH I)ISPLTE.Tlio case of Holbrook v. the Tarvin Rural District Council, e, ng an actum r«. connection with a footpath over Denamoro Mca?uw. upon me banks of the De-e at Farndon, is fixed to take place in London. The defendants last week made application to Mr. Justice Kekewich to have the trial at Chester Assizes. The plain- tiff's counoel, however, opposed. An order was made for trial to take place before a judge in the Chancery Division. WAKES AND SPORTS.—Holt Wakcs follow "rush-bearing" Sunday, and generally, though not always, fall on Bank Holiday. The Loyal British Lion Ixxlge have their annual festival on this day, but for yeari this has been in a state of decay. A strong effort. was, however, made this year to resuscitate it. and a sports com- mittee, consisting of members and non-mem- bers, was formed. It was decided to hold some sports on Bank Holiday afternoon, and, to judge from the number of entries and the way the public patronised them, they will not be the last. There were over 100 entries, and consider- ably over 600 people on the field. The Odd- fellows commenced t-li,- day by walking from the club-room to church. After service there they paraded the town, headed by Tarporley and Clotton Braes Band. Dinner, which was served in the Kenyan Hall, WAS presided over by the Rev. Jenkyn Jones, supported by Mr. Clement- Edwards, M.P., Dr. Parker. and others. After the customary speeches they adjourned to the club field, and the sports began. The following were the successful eonipei:itori:Heat v%,inner,-i —Boys' race: W. Jones, F. Dutton, J. Capper and J. Millington. 100 yards handicap: F. Cad- man. F. Parker, J. R. Salmon and H. Walker. Members' race: T. Gibson, T. Povey, J. Wooley and J. Barnes. Final events—Boys' race: 1. J. Capper; 2. W. Jones. Sack race: 1, F. Capper; 2, A. Leyland. 100 yards handicap: 1. H. Walker; 2, J. R. Salmon. Victoria Cross race: 1, G. Chaloner; 2, J. T. Prioe. 440 yards handi- cap: 1, A. Galland; 2. W. Parsonage. Long jump: 1, T. Parker, 17ft. llin.: 2. F. Mitchell, 17ft. 9in. Members' race: 1, J. Woollev; 2, T. Gibson. Hurdle race: 1. F. Parker; 2. H. Huxley. Mile bicycle race: 1, J. T. Price: 2, J. Povey. Tug of war: Final, Job Thomas's team beat F. Parker's. In the evening there was a dance, and nearly 300 people paid for re- I admission. >

At the Wrexham Town Council, a knotty point was raised by Mr. T. B. Taylor, chairman of the Watch Committee, who called attention to the fact that the fire brigade having been re- sently called to a fire outside the borough, at Gwersyllt, had not been allowed to act and had to return. The fire was in a haystack. and (he farmor denied sending tha call for the brigade, which involved an expense to the ratepayers of some J66 or J67. The incident revived tho story of refusal of ths outside parishes to contribute towards the upkeep of the brigade. The sub- ject was referred to a special meeting of the Council. The minutes of the Finance Commits too r4oferred to an advance in the assessable value of Wrexham Regis from E68 536 to £ 77,516, and in respect to whioh Mr. T. Sauvago complained that property in Wrexham was already assessed higher than anywhere else in t.he county. Ho thought tlw assessment should be left alone*.

I TRAM RETURNS. -1 4 Week end'g City Section. Boughton Section. Aug. 8. Pass Vs. £ s. d. Pass'rs. £ s. d. Friday 6,002.27 10 01.1,988. 7 2 V Saturday .11,727.46 13 2" .3,804.14 G 1 Sunday 5,681.24 2 0 .1,818. 7 0 6 Monday 11,320.48 14 8 .3,280. 12 2 4 Tuesday 7,721.31 5 10 .2,032. 7 13 (I Wednesday. 6,959.28 10 8 1.840 6 19 5 Thursday 7,409.30 0 4 .2,090 8 0 3 COMPARISON. CITY SECTION. Week ending. Passengers. £ s. d. Aug. 3rd, 1907 49,953 206 16 7 Aug. 4th, 1903 54,567 222 8 31 Decrease. 4,614 15 11 8i BOUGHTON SECTION. Weekending. Passengers. £ a. d. Aug. 3rd, 1907 14,259 55 0 44

THE NOTED FIRM FOR WEDDING RIN GS BUTT & CO. (LTD.) GCINEA GOLD WEDDING RINGS, A Handsome Present with each. From 15,- upwards. Private Room. 32, EASTGATE ROW AND STREET.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS. 4 BIRTHS, MARRIAGES and DEATHS are charged at the rate of 20 words for b. (prepaid). If not prepaid tho chargo will be 2a. 6d. The announcement must be authenticated by the Signature and Address of the Sender. 13IRTH. WfTjBRAIIAM On the 6th August at K:nr? Wirwh!'1iterroad. Shirley, So.th?on. the ? e?f Lloyd Wiibraham, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. MOBUIS—BftOWN—On the 20th July, at Holy Trinity Church B?ford. by the Rev. J. Davis, Harry, only son of It. Morm. E' ?u?H.r<Md. Chester, to MarioH, youngest d:lus.:hter of lie late A. Brown, Esq ,Adelaide. S'S "'? "» ? ??"' ? .?'?- PITC[IFORD-TINI(ER-Ori the 22nd J"ly, at Saviour's Church, Nelson, B.C. James D. Pitchford, vonncosf son of the late Edwin Pitchford. Wor"brid«e «all. Wfllinsr- i to MaMe. vounKest daughter of the late Alfred Tinker, Esq., formerly of Liverpool. ROIVI,EY-VAUGIIAN'-On the August, at SIi. Oswald's Church, hy the Rev. K. C. Lowndes. Joseph Henry Rowley, to Annie Vaughan, both of Chester. SMART-HANLEY-On the 7th August, at St. Oswald's Church, Chester, by the Rev. E. C. Lowndes, Alfred Ernest eldest son of the late Charles Smart, Tamorley, to Elizabeth (Lit), second daughter of the late Thomas Hitniey, Chester. WATKLNS THOMPSON-On the 5th Au-ust, at Christ Church. Chester, by the Rev. F. S. M. Kennett. vicar, assisted by the Rev. A. Baxter, minor canon Chester Cathedral, Orland Watkins, son of the late Richard Watkins, Erfam, near Lydney, to Elizabeth Julia, eldest daughter of William Thompson, Cornwall-aireet, Chester. I DEATH. WILLIAMS-On the 7th Am?t. 1907, at 1!. Preseot- ,,us t 1907, at 11, Prescot- sreet, Hoole, James Williams, the ?dea? rtv t??nv?i husband of ?""?" wed ? years. (Sadly missed, ) A loving: husband and father kind No friend on earth like thee we'll find. IN MEMOLLIAM. DUNNING-In lovinor memory of mother, Mary Dunning, who departed this life August 10th, 1905 perfect peace, with loved ones far away."j (E. Blades.) FLEET-In lovin* memory of Mary Ethel, the beloved daughter of Will and Alice Fleet, who died August 8th, 1301. We have missed her when the flowers came, In the garden where she played, We shall miss her more by the fireside, When the flowers have all decayed. (Kiom father, mother and family.) ROWLANDS-In sad but ever-loving memory of rot devoted wife, Emily Jane Rowlands, who died AugBust 9th, ldt)6, God took my loved one from my side, No words my loss can tell; Oh, God, give me strength to btar my cross, Till I with her shall dwell. (Never will she be forgotten by her sorrowing hugbarlt A. E. Rowlands, -iS, Cornwall-street, Newtown.) ROWLANDS-In loving meniorypt our dear siater-in taW, Kmi)yJ?ne Rowlands, who died August 9th, 1 00. Take.comfort vi! who loved her, Itist)uta!itnewhi'? And ahove in the )iKht of heaven, You will see that heavenly smile. (From her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, M. J. and 0. Jones, 4, Cornwall street, Newtown.) ROWLANDS--In lovintr memory of my dear daughter-io- law, Emily Jane Rowlands, who died August 9th. 190& With a loving smile and a wave of the hand, She passed away to a better land. (From her mother-in-law and sister-in-law, M. and A. Rowlands, 28, Carnwall-street, Newtown.)

LATEST MARKETS & FAIRS. (See also page 3.) A T LIVERPOOL CORN. FRIDAY-Whoot flt&f- ket closing- quiet after small business; "vV'11 qualities unchanged, red kinds id. to Id- por cental under Tuesday's rates. Flour moderate demand, unchanged priccs. Maize fair demand; mix-ed American old 53. 2-U1., to 53. 3d.. good 5s. Id., Odessa 4s. 10d., Plata. 4s. 10id. per oCrl tal. Oats, beans, barley and peaa firm, un- changed. CHESTER CATTLE, THURSDAY.-At fair euppliee of cattle and sheep were good. The demand at the opening of the market was pretty brisk, and the numerous lota were sold at factory pricea. Later on, however, business be- came very slow, and an uncxpechedly large nu,tl ber of cattle, principally dairy stock, remai.n(j unsold. Most of the sheep found purch?sc? good prioea. Prices: Milch cows, £ 17 to g22; calvera, £15 to £ 19; barrens, £ 10 to £1 )i,elfere, CS to £ 15; bullocks, C12 to jei4; "heel', 18a. to 35s. CHESTER HORSE, ']'HCRSDA y.Thc were very few g-oo danimals on offer at thie f-if and not many buyers for any sort. Quotati<3 were irregular, but about the same as I month. Prices: Trap horses, L14 to £30; ell horses, E25 to £ 45; dray horeee, 255 to B75.