Cheshire Observer

FLOWER SHOWS. I ——♦ —— HELSBY. I Tlie -fifteenth annual sports and flower show in connectiati with the Athlet-io Ciub took place on Saturday. Being fav-oured with flue wea- ther, tho event was again a distinct success. About 2,000 spectators witnessed too sports, while a la: ge number visited the show. Al- though there was a slight falling off in the show entries, the quality of tho exhibits was iu most cases of an excellent character. In both the cottagers' and open classes there was a splendid disp!ay of blaok and rod curtaato, raspberries and gooseberries, some of which were abnormally largo, while oberries, though small in entry, were exceptionally fin. Apples and pears were both small Pit number of entry and below tho usual standard in size and quality, due. no doubt, to the Lateness of the season. In tho cottagers' section of vegetables there were some excellent exhibits of onions, shallots, broad beana, peas and potatoes, the latter being particularly good. The oompeti- tion in vegetables in the open oiass was also very keen. some exceptionally good stuff being shewn. The display of herbaceous flowers was not quite up to last year's, but the groups of plants were a grand lot. Mr. R. Hermon, who has usually been a most suooeesful exhibitor in carnations. pansiee, violas, herbaceous flowers and roses, did not compete this year, with the result that the display in these floweis was not up to the usual standard. Sweet peas were very strong in both classes; iu fact, the display was "to of the features of tho show. The col- lection of fuchsias and fems were also dis- tinctly good The table decoration class, always one of the most attraotivs features of the show, was quite its popular as ever. Miss M. L. Biandreth won tho piOtuior prizo with a most tasteful arrangement of as- paragus, springa-i and gysophela; Mrs. H. Wood the second prize with a.n effective dis- play of poppies; and Mrs. Brotherton the third prize with a pietty arrangement of sweet peas. Tho competition among the children in the coilection of wild flowers was, as usual, very keen, and some excellent bunches and collec- tions of twelve distinct specks of those were shewn. In the honey section, owing to the bad I season, tho ent.ry was not a strong one, but the quality of both the extracted a.nd comb honoy was on the whole very good Mr. H. Browuhill. of tho Rose Nurseries, Barrow and Sale, had. as usual, a very choice collection of roses and herbaceous plants. The Toogood sil- ver championship challengo shield and certifi- cate of excellence in horticulture, presented by Messrs. Toogood and Sons, of Southampton. was won by Mr. H. G ask ell, Nethertou (gar- dener, Mr. A. Oarr); and the Toogood bronzo championship challenge shield and certificate of excellence in horticulture by Mr. J. Chorl- ton, Bridge Trafford. The whole of the arrange- ments for the show were excellent, and were dive to the untiring efforts of the hon. secre- tary (Mr. J. M. Ham&ntMi) and the assistant secretary :md treasurer (Mr. J. Jeffs, junr.). who were aNSMted by the following gentlemen as executive committee Tl»e Revs. E. W. Evans and F. Clifton-Smith, Dr. A. J. Briant, and Messrs. J. Dallimore, W. Davies. R. Hermon, A. Carr, G. Bennison, E. Alvey, J. SaJadine, W. Higgins, T. Tudor. B. Oxley, F. C. Brad- ley, E. Lloyd. W. Brown. R. Loe and J. Bromley. The judges were as follow:—-Fruit, flow-ore and vegetables. Mr. II. BrownhiU, of Bartow Nurseries, and Mr. Hardy. of Inee Hall honey, eggs and poultry, Mr. Dutton, of Crewe; and table decorations, Mrs. Thomas. Mrs. Imlack and Misa Haygard. The following is the list of prize winnra: CLASS I. Cottagers residing within a radius of five miles from Helsby.—Vegetables—Rhubarb: 1, H. Fitch; 2, W. Ellis. Oelory: 1, J. Wick- stead; 2. W. Rickets. Broad beaus: 1, J. Dime'.ow; 2, J. Twinning 3, M. Boyle. Peas 1, W. Ellis; 2. T. Hatton; 3. N. Dugdale. White cabbages: 1, W. Tittle; 2, N. Dugdale. Lettuces: 1, J. G. Ehinson; 2. J Dimelow. Carrots: 1, W. Ricketts; 2, N. Dugdale. Beet- roots: 1. W. Ricketts; 2. N. Dugdale. Tur- nips: 1. N. Dugdalo; 2, W. Ellis. Onions: 1, J. Athertori. senr. 2, W Rofl.lxlalls Shallots: 1. W. Johnson; 2, G. Lo-tch- Kidney potatoas 1. W. Johnson 2, W. Rickertts; 3. N. Dugdale. Round potatoes 1, W. Johnson; 2. W. Tittle; 3. W. Ricketts. Collection of vegetables: 1. N. Dugdalo; 2, W Ricketts. Vegetable mar- rows: 1, W. Ricketts; 2, J. Rimmer. Bunch of parsley: 1, J. Slwen; 2 W. Riekefts. FrulLg-Appi,ce (Stiffw-Icls): 1. H. Jones; 2, Jos. Jones. Apples (not Suflields): 1, J. M. Ilarna- man; 2, W. Dugdale. Pears: 1. G. Youd Gooseberries: 1, J. Elianas; 2, E. Alvey. Rasp- b. srries: 1, H. Fitoh; 2, J. Wiekstead. Red cur;-ants 1. J. Littlemore; 2, G Youd. Black cutiants: 1, J. Ellams; 2, J. Littlemore. Cherries: 1, J. Littlemore; 2, E. Alvey. Flowers—Rosea: 1, E. Aivey; 2. M. Boyle. Hollyhocks.: 2, W. Ricketts. Asters: 1. H. Welch; 2, Mrs. Tudor. Fr °n('h marigolds: 2, H. Wdc-h. Pansies: 1. J. Afcherton, senr.; 2. M. Boyle. Violas: 1, S. Leooh; 2. E. Alvey. Window plant (flowering): 1. W. Randalls; 2, G. Leec h. Mignonette: 1, W. Randalls; 2, J. Rimmer. Swoct p?os: 1, J. Sheen; 2. T. Hat- ton; 3, J. Rimmer. Bunoh of annuals 1, W. Ricketts; 2. H. Welch Collection of out flowers: 1. W. Ricketts; 2. Mrs. Tudor. CLASS II, -Open. Rhubarb: 1, Mrs. H. Gaskeil 2. C. E. Ilig- girl. Celery: 1, J as. Whito; 2, H. Gwkell. Broad beans: 1, J Twinning; 2. Ilrs. Jm. Taylor; 3. 1. Wright. Scarlet runner beans: 1, Mm. Fletcher. Peas: 1, Mrs. Edmondson; 2, W. A. Tomlmaan; 3, Mrs. Hutchinson White cabbages: 1, J. Chorlton; 2, Mis. Car- ter. Ra £ cabbages: 1, Tas. White, 2. Mrs. Hutahifewd. Cauliflowers: 1. N. Dugdale; 2, JaB, White. Cos lettuce: 1. J. Chorlton; 2, Jas. White. Cabbage lettuce: 1. J. Chorlton; 2, H. Gaskeil. Carrots: 1. Jas. White; 2, W. Griffiths. Tinmips: 1, Jas. White; 2, H. Gas- kell. Kidney potatoes: 1. J. Chorlton; 2. Fred Wright. Round potatoes: 1, J. Chorlton; 8, W. Griffiths. Vegetable marrows: 1. H. Gaskeil; 2 Mrs. Jas. Taylor. Shallots: 1, J. Ohorlton; 2, W. Randalls. Onions: 1, J. Chorlton; 2, G. Fairhurst; 3. J. Atherton, »enr. Cucumbers: 1. H. Gaskeil. Mangolds (globe): 1, F. A. Dutton; 2, T. Wright. Main- golds (long red): 1. F. A. Dutton; 2, T Wright. Swede turnips: 1. F. A. Dut.ton; 2, ,1. Chorlton. Beetroots: 1, J. Chorlton; 2, Mrs. Fletohar. Collection of vegetables: 1, JaB. White; 2, H. Gaskeil; 3, Mrs. Carter. To ma to °a: 1, Jas White; 2, W. Tittle. Leeks: 1, H. Gaskeil; 2. J. Chorlton. Parsnips: 1, J. Chorlton; 2, W. Griffiths. Fruit-Suffield -pples: 1, Mrs. Jas. Taylor; 2. Mrs. Hutchin "Ma Kitchen app!es (not Suffields): 1, Jas. White; 2. W. A. Tomlinson 3, J. H. HoweU. Deseeit apples: 1. Jas. White; 2, J. Speed. Pears: 1, G. Youd; 2. Jas. White. Goose- b?rrics: 1, E. Alvey; 2, J. Ellams. Rasp- berries* 1, J. Wiokstead; 2. S. Leech. Rod currant- 1. Jas. White; 2, H. Gaskeil Black CUTrants: 1, J. Ellams; 2, T. Wright. Cherries: 1, E. Alvey; 2, Mrs. Jefferson. Collection of fruit: 1. Jas. White; 2. Mrs. Carter Collec- tion of apples: 1, J. H. Howell; 2. Jas. White. Collect ion of pears: 1, J. H. flowcill; 2, Jas. White. Flower-Posee: 1. H. Gaskeil; 2, E. Alvey. Cactus dahlias: 1. H. Gaskeil; 2. Miss Crosland Taylor. Carnations: 1, Mrs. Jas. Taylor. African marigolds: 1. Mrs Fletcher; 2, Jas. White. French marigolds: 1, Mrs. Fletcher. Hollyhocks: 1. H. Gaskeil; 2, W. Kicketts. Violas: 1, E. Alv?y; 2. J. Lockott. Specimen ferns: 1, Mrs. Carter; 2, J. H. HowelL Six ferns: 1, Mrs. Carter; 2, Mrs. Jas. Taylor. Six fuchsias: 1. Mrs. Carter; 2, W. Griffiths. Six zonal geraniums: 1, Jas. White. Sweet peas: 1, Mis. W. A. Tomlin- son 2, Mis. Fletcher. Six spikes gladioli: 1, H. Gaskeil. Colleetion sweet poas: 1. C. H. Higson; 2. Mrs. Fletoher. Bouquet: 1. C. H. Higson. Collection of six herbaceous flowers 1. Dr. H. Wood; 2, H. Gaskeil. Greenhouse p!ant in flower: 1, Jas. White; 2, J. Dalli- more. Specimen foliage pLant: 1, Jas. White. Collection of plants: 1. Mr?. Carter; 2, Jae. White. CLASS III. Best collection of wild flowers and grasses, for children under 12 years of a.ge: 1, Eric Ox- ley; 2, Mildred Knight; 3, L. Britland; 4, Jno. Rowles; 5, May Nixon; 6, Cissie Massey. Best collection of wild flowers and grasses, for children over 12 and under 15 years of age: 1, Lily Hinckley; 2. Thos. Fletcher; 3, Amy Hughes; 4, Dorothy flarnarnan; 5. Percy Har naman. Collection of 12 di«f;net varieties wild flow "ic 1. Dorothy H.rnaman; 2. C «-ii < H!<\v Cissie Sioit 4 'r:n8 T?y? f:r' 5: {;.{:jssi'Jji': tJ:"C:¡ll' 1, ii M L. Brandreth; 2, Mrs. H. Wood; 3.. Mrs. J Brother Ion; lie, Miss H. B. Davies. Couple fowls: 1, T. Wright; 2, F. Wright. Twelvo eggs: 1. A. Broady; 2, T. Wright. One pound strawberry jam: 1, Mrs. W. A. Tomlinson; 2, Mrs. A. J. Briant. HûIH'Y-CLass 1. (open to Cheshire), six jars extracted honey gathered in 1907: 1. W. Lighfcfoot; 2. Job A-stbury; 3, J. M. Harnaman. Class HI three sections oomb honey gathered in 1907: 1, Job Astbuiy 2. J. Greene. Class IV. (open to radius of six miks from llolsby). six jais e-xtracted honey gathered in 1907 1. W. Lightfoot; 2, J. M. Ifarnarnan; 3. J. Griffiths. SPORTS. The sports were of an exoollent character throughout, the racing being keen, with close finishes. The hill race, which is always looked upon as tho event of the afternoon, was won in grand style by an old Helsbyite (J. T. Harrison, (of Tarv in), J. Norcross, a local youth, securing second, place. and an outsider (C. A. Clowes, of Johnstown) being third. The sports were admirably managed by the following oniciaia: Hon. secretary, Mr. E. W. Crosland; assistant secretary, Mr. A. Cooke; handicapped, Messrs. H. Oates, F. Cartwright, E. Hughes and W. Stan way; starter, Mr. F. Stott; judges, Messrs. G. Setklon and II. Oates, the Rev. E. W. Evans, and the Rev. S. Clifton Smith, who were assisted by the committee and a large staff of stewards. The results were ae follows:100 yards boys' raee-lat heat: 1. Norman Spencer; 2, C. Ricketts. 2nd heat: 1. P. Dunbabin; 2, T. Youd. 3rd heat: 1, F. Stott; 2. A. Loech. Final: 1, Norman Spencer; 2, T. Youd; 3, P. Dunbabin. 100 J flat race (open)- lat heat; J. Hind. 2nd heat: J. L. Brooks. 3rd heat: B. Flannagan. 4th heat: A. V. Sutton. 5th heat: A. Millichamp. 6th heat, W. Warring- ton. 7th heat: T. Sawyer. Final: 1. J. L. Brooks; 2, T. Sawyer; 3, W. Farriogton. 440 yards obstacle race lat heat: 1, T. Prioo; 2. James Whalley; 3rd, J. H. Bowles. 2nd heat: I, J. Mitohell; 2, W. Baines; 3. H. Carter. Final: 1, J. Mitohell; 2, James Whalley; 3, W. Baines. One mile bicycle race—1st heat: 1, F. Arnold; 2, T. Williams. 2nd heat: 1, E. Clutton; 2. J. H. Thompson. 3rd heat: 1. T. Cash; 2. James Starkey. 4th heat: 1, G. Latham; 2. J. Williams. Final: 1, G. Latham; 2, J. Williams; 3. F. Arnold. 220 yards flat rac,-Imt heat: 1, L. O'Connell; 2. J. L. Brooks. 2nd heat: 1, W. Leather; 2, W. T. Hind. 3rd heat: 1, A. V. Sutton; 2. A. Millichamp. 4th heat: 1. E. Harris; 2, W. Farrington. Final: 1. W. Farrington; 2, J. L. Brooks; 3, L. O'Connell. Half-mile bicycle race-Itd. heat: 1, G. Lathom; 2, F. Arnold; 2nd heat: 1, E. Clutton; 2. S. Evans. 3rd heat: 1. Joseph Williams; 2, James Starkey. Final: 1. F. Arnold; 2, G. Latham; 3, E. Clutton. 220 yards sack raoe-leA. heat: 1. R. Barber; 2. W. McLean; 3, J. H Bowles. 2nd heat: 1. J. Lynch; 2, R. Allen; 3, T. Maher. Final: 1. J. H. Bowles; 2, J Lynch; 3. R. Barber. Half- mile race: 1, C. A. Clowes; 2. W. A. Pritchard; 3, W. H. Cartwright 440 yards flat race- 1st hoat: 1. J. II. Littler; 2. C. Green; 3. James Piatt. 2nd heat: 1. E. Harris; 2. W. A Prit- chard; 3. C. E. Fecott. Final: 1. E. Harris; 2, Janu-m Platt; 3. C. Green. Race to the top of Helsby Hill and back: 1. J. T. Harrison; 2. J. Norcross; 3, C. A. Clowes. At the conclusion of the sports the prizes were presented by Mrs. C. E. lliggin, of Helsby, to whom a licarty vote of thanks was accorded on the proposition of Mr. James Taylor, president of the dub, and seconded by the Rev. S. Clifton Smith. During the afternoon an excellent programme of music was rendered by the Helsby Silver Band, under the oonductorahip of Mr. C. Bate. and they also played for dancing in the evening j ROSSETT. BEAUTIFUL EXHIBITION The 32nd exhibition of the Rossett, Greeford, | Pulford and Dodlestori Horticultural Society took place on Friday sit Trevalyan Hall Park. Tho exhibits, staged in three marquees, pre- sented a pleasing appearanoe, particularly the floral section, which appeared more than usually strong. The entries, we believe, create a new record, and for the first time the usual two marquees were insufficient. Favoured by fine weather, tho show was largely attended, and must be regarded as a great success. There was an excellent display in all departments, although tlie vegetable ctaseu were not so strong as usual. The cottagera' marquee contained several inter- esting exhibits, a high standard of quality generally being reached, particularly among th-a vegetables, where the potatoes and the onions were special feafcurew. The flowers were not quite so interesting, and although there was a brave display of sweet peas, they seemed to reach scarcely the standard of other years. Com- petitors in the other classes wore in a better position, of course, to produce liigh-class blooms, and one can speak only in tbo highest admiration of the beautiful display there. The principal feature of the show was the claet) for groups of plants arranged for effect. The competition was as keen as usual, and tho judges spent throe- quarters of an hour in deciding between the first and second Mr. Alfred Ashworth secured the honours, having staged an excellent exhibit, which included palms, carnations, fuschias, petunias, gloxineas, crotons, etc Mr. J. W. Summers's group was a very close second, some of the plants use d being gloxineas, petunias, palms, crotons, caladiurris, liliums, etc. Near by were some cxctllent, exhibits of stove and green- house plants, and there was a beautiful display of fuwchias. The show of ferns was a great advance on previous years, better plants never having been seen at ltow.-tt. The table decora- tions occupied the centre of the smallest of the marquees, and were most attractive. All the competitors had shewn such excellent taste, that it was a matter of great difficulty to select the prize winners. Muss Allington Hughes gained the coveted position with a light and pretty arrangement of sweet peas and grasses and maidenhair fern. Mrs. Robertson, who was second, made chief use of the crimson rambler rose. There was very keen competition in the collection of vegetables class, and Mr. Robert- son won by only one point. Only one oollection of fruit wad entered, namely, by Mr. J. T. Sykes, but his exhibit contained some really fine speci- mens Herbaceous flowers were also excellent, while the sweet peas in the gardeners' and amateurs' sections were among the best features of tho show. TImj prizert were distributed by Lady Margaret Cholmondeley. Mr. T. Griffith- Boscawen presided, ami among those on the platform were Lady Savage Mort.yn. Mr. Alfred Ashworth, the Mayor of Wrexham (Mr. Edward Hughes). Mr. E. Babb (the energetic sectary), etc. The following were the ju<;ov. Messrs. N. F. Barnes (Eaton), Rudgc (Wrexham), Weaver (Christieton). Kennedy (Me<ssrs. Uiclasons, Chester), A. Stevens (Messrs. Strachan and Evans, Wrexham), and Martin (Bryn Estyn). As is her usual custom, Mrs. Griffith-Boecawen entertained a large garden party for the show. among thot-c present being Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Boscaweri, Miss Baecawen and Mies Vera Boscawen. The following were tlie invited guests, most of whom were prer-;cn t :Thv Countess Grosvenor, Mr. and Lady Margaret Cholmondeley, Sir Watkin Wynn and Miss. Wynn. the Hon. Mm. Wynn and tho Misses Wynn. the Hon. Mrlt. Chapman, Sir Savage and Lady Mostyn, Lady Hanmer, Lady Puleston, Sir Robert and Lady Kgerton, Lady Palmer, Sir John and Lady Mark, Mr. and Mrs. Myddelton, Mr. and Mrs. Yorke and party, Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey FitzHugh. Mr. and Mrs. E. O. V. Ixloyd, Mr. and Mre. Puleston, Mr. and Mrs. Jones Parry and party, Mr. and Mm. Soames and party, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Orred, Mr. and Miss Ormrod. Mr. and Mrs. Macara Meredith, Colonel and Mrs. Dunn, Mr. Alfred A6hworth, Mr. Philip Ashworth and party, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Owen, the Mif«es Cunliffe, Mrs. Burton, General and Mm Adair, Mr. and Mrs. Darby, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Sandbach and party, General and Mra Maxwell, Major and Mrs. Glynn, the Rev. M. and Mrs. Kissett, Mr. and Mrs. Dixon, Mr. and Mrn. Nelson and party, Mr. and the Mwses Howell-Evans, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. F. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. B. C. Roberts, Miss R. S. Roberta, Mr. Wayne, Mrs. and the Misses BarnMon, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Massie, the Rev. Chancellor Trevor Parkins, Mr. II A. Jenner, the officers of the Depot of the R. W.F., Wrexham, Mr. and Miss Howard, Miss Brancker, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Rooper, Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Potts, Mrs. Finlay, Miæ Duck- worth, Colonel and Mrs. Terrier, Mrs. and Miss Fenwick, Mr. and Mrs. Reginald James, Mr. and Mrs. Percy James, Colonel and Mm. Savage, Mr. and Mrs. T. Gibbons Frost, Mm Maelor. Mr. and Mrs. Oswell Bury and party, Mr. :ind Mrs. TJoyd Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. C<*der Mflward.i, Mr. and Mrs. Ll. Hugh Jones, Mr*. i-irrK*. Mr. and Miss Binning, iarts. Piorcy agd party, Mr. and Mra. D&d&qq, M. and Mrs. and Nii.-t3 Lyons, Misses Burke-Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Holme, Mr. and Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Pilkington, Mrs. and Miss Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Chambres, Mr. and Mra. Tuck. the Rev. H. and Miss Grantham, Dr. and Mra. Richard Williams and party, the Rev. H. • Williams, Dr. and Granger, the Rev. and Mrs. E. Charley, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Allington Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Cavom Johnson, Mr. and Mrd. Hussey Freke, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Manisty, Coionei and the Misses Fiaher, Dr. and Mies Llewellyn Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Swetenham, j Mm Acton, Colonel and Mrs. CleLaM, Mr. and MB. Frater, Major and Mm Hewlitt, Dr. and MrtI. Elliott, Mrs. Millett, Mr. and Mrs. I A- Bailly, Mr6. Pitcairn Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. A. Campbell, Miss Wright, tho Rev. L. and Mrd. Garnett, Miss Weyman, Mr. and Mrd. Russell, the Rev. J. S. and Mrs. Lewis. Dr. and Mrs. Lees, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Massie, Miss Mae, Mr. Ii and Mrs. R. T. B. Atcherley, Mias Boydell, etc. Tlie following i3 the I PRIZE LIST. I COTTAGERS' CLASS. Plume: 1. W. CSoso, Burton; 2, W. Griffith, Poulton; 3. S. Roberts. Marford. Apples: 1, I G. Williams, Dodleston; 2. P. Pieroe, Rossett; 3, S. E21is, Darland. Apricots: 1, S. Roberts; j 2, W. Griffiths. Culinary apples: 1, R. Wrigbt; I 2. G. Williams; 3, W. Close. Goosoborriee: 1, J. Randies; 2, T. Bennion: 3. P. Pieroe. | Red currants: 1. S. Roberts; 2, G. Williams; 3, P. Pierce. White currants: 1, P. Piorce; 2,, ] S. Roberts; 3, R. Milling. Scarlet runners: j 1. W Griffiths. Peas: 1. H. Williams; 2, T. Crump; 3. R. Millington. Beans: 1. T. Crump; 2. T. Smith; 3, R. Wright. Oauli- flowers: 1. T. Smith; 2. T. Crump; 3, S. Roberts Red cabbage: 1, W. Close; 2, T. j Crump. White oabbage (not ox): 1, T. Smith; 2, W. Griffiths; 3, II. Williams. Beet: 1, G. Williams; 2. S. Roberts; 3, T. Crump. Oar- rots: 1. T. Bennion; 2, H. Williams; 3. J. Edwards. Eschalots: 1, T. Bennion; 2. J. Edwards; 3, T. Smith. Celery: 1, T. Crump; 2, S. Roberts; 3, H. Williams. Turnips: 1. S. Roberts; 2, C. Levy; 3. T. Smith. Onions: 1, J. Edwaids; 2, T. Bennion; 3, T. Crump. Round potatoes (white): 1, H. Williams; 2, J. Marrkio; 3, R. Wright. Rhubarb: 1. S. Roberts; 2, R. Wright; 3, T. Crump. Ido- tuoe: 1, C. Levey; 2. J. Randlea; 3, T. Ben- n ion. Kidney potatoes (coloured): 1, R. Wright; 2, S. Roberts; 3, J. S. Robinson. Col- lection of vegetables: 1 S. Roberts; 2. H. Wil- lianas; 3. R. Wright. Kidney potatoes (white): 1. H. Williams; 2, P. Pierce; 3, E. Henshaw. j Vegetable marrow: 1, S. Roberts. Herbs: 1. I R. Wright.; 2, G. Williams; 3, T. Crump. Bound potatoes (ooloured): 1, G. Williams; 2, S. Davies; 3, J. Edwards. Pansies: 1, J. Randies; 2, R. Wright; 3, J. S. Robinson.. Border flowers: 1, S. Roberts; 2, W. Griffiths; 3, H. William*. Roses: 1, J. S. Robinson; 2, S. Roberts; 3. H. Williams. Stocks: 1, R. Wright; 2, W. Close; 3, T. Crump. Asters: 1. S. Roberts; 2, S. Davies. Gresford. Oar- I nations: 1. S. Roberts; 3, T. Crump. Window plants: 1. W. Close; 2, M. Manley; 3, S. Davies. Tablo bouquet: 1, S. Roberts; 2, T. Crump; 3. S. Davies. Leeks (given by Mr. G. Sandbach): 1, T. Crump; 2, C. Levey. Silver I cup. given by Mr. Trevor Griffith Boscawen for the competitor taking the greatest number of awards: 1. S. Roberta, Marford. Phlox (given by Mr. J. W. Summers): 1, H. Wil- liams 2, S. Roberts. Cactus dahfias (given by 'I Miss Binning): 1, P. Pieroe; 2, R. Wright; 3, S Roberts. Herbaceous flowers (given by Mr. J. T. Binning): 1, W. Griffiths. Gardens: 1. S. Roberts, Marford, 86 points; 2, T. Crump, Harwood's lajM. 72 points. AMATEURS. Plums: 1, P. Edwards; 2, W. Jones. Ap- pies: 1. P. Edwards; 2. R. Parker. Apricots: 1, P. Edwards; 2, P. Parker. Culinary apples: 1. R. Paikor; 2, T. Taylor. Red currants: 1. W Jom»; 2, Joshua Smith White currants: 1. J. Smith; 2, R. Tilston. Gooseberries: 1, J. W. Randies; 2, P. Edwards; 3, T. Taylor. Rhubarb: 1, J. W. Randles; 2. T. Taylor. (Jelery: 1, J. W. Randies; 2, G. D. Lloyd, Bmion Hall Beans: 1, J. W. Randies; 2, J. Bayiia. Pca?: 1, J. Baylis; 2. J. Smith; 3, J. H. Former. Cautinowem: 1, J. W. Randies; 2, J. Smith. Red cabbage: 1, T. Taylor; 2, G. D. Huyd. White mbbago: 1, T. Taylor; 2, J. W. Handles. Beet: 1, J. H. Forster; 2, J. W. Raadlea. Round pota;toes (white): 1, T. H Mason; 2, J. W. Rttid". Carrots: 1, J. W. Randies; 2, J. Smith; 3, G. D. Lloyd. Tui'nipe: 1, J. Smitth; 2, J. W. Randies. Onions: 1, J. W. Randies; 2, R. Paikcr; 3, R. Tilston. Round potatoes (coloured): 1, J. W. Randies; 2. T. H. Mason. Esahalots: 1, J. W. Randies; 2, R. Parker. Lettuce: 1, J. W. Randies. Kidney potatoes (white) 1, W. Jones; 2, W. Lewis. Cucumbers: 1, J. Smith; 2. J. W. Randies. Vegetable marrow: 1. J. Smith; 2. T. Taylor. Kidney potatoes (coloured): 1, J. W. Randies; 2, W. Jones. D.dillas: 1, W. Jones; 2. T. H. Mason. Roses: 1. T H. Mason; 2. J. Smith. Stocks: 1, J. W. Randies; 2. T. tl. Mason. Asters 1, T. H. Mason; 2. J. W. Randies. Carnations: 1: T. II. Ma-.on; 2, C. D. Lloyd. Pot plant: 1, J. W. Randies; 2, T. H. Mason. Pansies: 1, T. II. Mason; 2. J. W. Randies. Sweet peas: 1, T. H. Mason; 2, Joshua ,Smith. Cactus dahlias: 1. W. Jones; 2. T. H. Mason. Col- lection of vegetables (given by Mr. G. R. Sand- bach): 1. J, W. Randlee; 2, G D. Lloyd. Leeks (given by Mr. G. R. Sandbach): 1. J. W. Randies; 2, R. Parker. GENTLEMEN'S CLASS. Plums: 1. A. L Duncan; 2. W. T. Joiliffe. Apples: 1, Miss K Allington Hughes; 2, A. L. Duncan. Apricots: 1, W. T. Jolliffe; 2, A. L. Duncan. Culinary apples: 1, G. H. F. Robertson; 2. J. W. SumrnerlL Red currants: 1, A. Ashworth; 2, Mm. S. Griffith-Boscawen. Scarlet ruimers: 1, A. Aahwoith; 2, J. T. Sykea. B?ans: 1 Miss K. Allington Hughes; 2. A. E. Hall, Burton Town Peas: 1, G. H. F. Robertson; 2. G. R Sandbach. Cauli- flowers: 1, A. L. Duncan; 2, G. H. F. Robert- son. Beet: 1, G. H. F. Robertson; 2, J. T. Binning. Round potatoes (white): 1, G. R. Sandbach; 2, A. L. Duncan. Carrots: 1, G. H. F. Robertson; 2. A. E. Hall. Turnips: 1, A. L. Dunoun; 2, G. H. F. Robertson. Onions: 1, A Ashworth; 2, G. H. F. Robertson. Round potato-is (coloured): 1. J. T. Binning; 2, G. R. Sandbach. Lettuce: 1, W. T. Jolliffe; 2, G. H. F. Robertson Kidney potatoes (white): 1, G. H. F. Robertson; 2, G, R. Sandbach. Col- lection of vegetables: 1, G. R. Sandbach; 2, A Ashworth; 3, Mrs. S. Griffiths-Bosoawen. Stocks: 1, A. Ashworth; 2, G. R. Sandbach. Asters: 1. Miss K. Allington Hughes; 2. Mrs. S. Griffith-Boscawen. Pansies: 1, G. H. F. Robertson; 2, A. E. flall Dahlias: 1, J. T. Binning; 2, G R Sandbach. Groenhouse plants: 1, J. W. Summers; 2, A- Ashworth; 3, G. R. Sandbach. Collection of plants arranged for effect: 1, A. Ashworth; 2. J. W. Summers; 3, W. T. Jolliffe. Begonias: 1. J. T. B Bin- I ning; 2, J. W. Summers. Fuchsias: 1. J. W. Summers; 2, A. Ashworth. Stove or green- house plants: 1, J. W. Summers; 2, W. T. Jol- liffe; 3. A. Ashworth; Fruit: 1. J. T. Sykes. Vegetables: 1, G. H. F. Robertson; 2, J. T. Sykes. Cucumbers: 1, J. W. Summons; 2, G. R Sandbach. Cactus dahlias: 1, G. H. F. Robertson 2. W. T. Jolliffe. Exotic ferns: 1, J. T. Binning; 2, J. W. Summers. Roses: 1, G II. F. Robertson. 2, W. T. Jolliffe Sweet peas: 1, G. H. F. Robertson; 2, (equal), A. L Duncan and J. T. Binning. OPEN CLASS Collection of plants, arranged for effect: 1, A. Ashworth; 2. J. W. Summers; 3, W. T. Jol. liffe. Hand bouquet: 1. Misa A. Denson; 2, Miss B. Binning 3, Miss Smith Pulford. Table deeoration; 1, Miss Allington Hughes; 2, Mrs. G. H. F. Robertson 3, Miss A. Duncan. Pall- sies, given by Mr. C. W. Townshend, Chelten- ham: 1, J. Randies; 2, T. H. Mason; 3, J. W Randies. Bouquets, given by Mr. C. W. Townhend; 1. S. Davies; 2, J. W. Randies; 3, Wm Lewis. Carnations. given by Mrs. G riffith-Boscawen: 1, G. H. F. Robertson; 2, G. R. Sandbacb. Zinnia elegans, given by the Rev. E. Charley: 1. A. L. Dunoan; 2, G. R. Sandbaoh; 3, G. H. F. Robertson. Sweet peas, given by Mr. G. H. F. Robertson: 1, G. H. F. Robertson; 2, Miss K. Allington Hughes; 3. G. R. Sandbach. Nasturtium (Mr. E. Babb), 1. G. H F. Robertson; 2. J. W. Sum- mers 3, J. T. Sykes. Herbaceous flowers, given by Mr. A. L. Duncan: 1, A. Ashworth; 2, A. L Duncan. Potatoes, given by Messis. G. Cromar and J. W. Randies: 1, G. R. Sand- bach 2, G. II. F. Robertson. Cut garden Sowers, given by Miss Allington li.: 1, Miss A. Denson; 2, Joshua Smith; 3, Miss Griffiths.

NO RATS BEEN since using Oisysz Virus six months ago; see testimonials: single tubes 2/6, 3 tubei 5/ post free from DANTSZ V IBID a, LTB., Box B, 52, L-eadeaWl. st..London, N.C. Uralses to other animals.

EAST HALKYN MINES. I BIG DIVIDEND DECLARED. I The half-yearly general meeting of the East Halkyn Mining Co. was held at the Queen Hotel, on Saturday afternoon, Mr. W. F. Mason, of Manchester and Llandudno (Chairman of the Board of Directors) presided, and among those present were Mr. W. M. Roberts (vice-chairman), Mr. Thomas Parry and Mr. G. P. Mason (directors), Mr. E. Noel Humphreys (searetary), &c. The report of the directors and the manager's report were satisfactory, and shewed that the prospects were good. The accounts for the half- year ending June 30th, shewed that after writing off for depreciation £ 1,000, and transferring to the reserve fund £ 2,000, and after paying an interim dividend of 12 per cent. there was a balance of 22,421. A further dividend of 12i per cent. was declared, making 25 per cent. for the half-year, being at the rate of 50 per cent. per annum, and the remaining balance was carried forward.

I CHESTER SCHOONER WRECKED. A I DRIVEN ASHORE AT ORKNEY. I NARHOW ESCAPE OF THE CREW. I Early on Friday morning during a heavy gale thre three-master eohoojfier Celtic, of Chester, 360 tons burden (Captain Hall), was driven ashore on the rooks at Okill Bay, near StrDrnnem. The vessel, swept by onor- mous seas, filled with water and at once became a wreak. With the boiling surf all around the orew, consisting of six men, were placed in a very perilous position, a.nd at times as the hull of tho ship waa buried by tho heavy rollers, they were forced to seek safety in the rigging. After an hour's suspenoe one seaman was swept overboard and carried inshore by the breakers and thrown on an outlying ridge of rocks, wihere he was resouod. The ship's boat having been smashed, the five remaining mem- bers of the orew put on lifebelts, and as a last resort sprang into the sea. By this time a large number of farmers and others had gathered on the cliffs. "Hie five sailors were time adxl again swallowed up by the enormous seas, and the onlookers almost lest hope of saving them. Ultimately, however, a,ll of them were thrown within reach of the &hon» and dragged out of the water bruised and in an exhausted condition. Interviewed by a oorrespondmt, the captain stated that the ship left London on August 3rd with a cargo of cement for Oban. On Thursday afternoon the Pantland Firth was passed, and tho tame evening, while off Sules- kerry, a strong westerly gale burst over the vessel about midnight. The foretopmast was carried away, bringing down all the upper yards, sails, and rigging. To clear the wreck- age the vessel was ruin before tho wind till the morning broke. In the darkness an opening was seen in the ooast athead, believed to be Hoy Sound, and the vessel was steered for it. On getting oicae in on the 100 shore it was discovered too late that the vessel was in an exposed shallow bay. With the ship in a dis* ahiod state the crew were unable to beat off aliore in the face of the heavy gale, and sea anchors were let go, but failed to hold, and the vessel was driven ashore. The ill-fated vessel was a large, iron-built three- masted schooner, which was built about five or six years ago by Mr. Thomas, Amlwch, at a cost of about "000. Until recently she was the property of Mr. Walter Reney, of Connah's Quay, but a few months ago he sold it to an Irish shipowner. The vessel was insured.

EASTHAM. I SAD FERRY FATALITY. On Friday evening a sensational episode occurred at the Eastham Ferry jetty, in the presence of a boat, full of spectators. The well-known ferry-boat Ruby was mooring at tihe stage, and in effecting this operation, the srU.gem.aii, named Peter Wilding, while manipulating the tackle overbalanced himself and foil into the river. A scene of great excitement followed boats were lowered, and one man who made a gallant attempt at rescue unfortunately struok the woodwork of t.he stage and seriously injured his face. The passengers meanwhile became worked up to a high pitch of excitement. The-boats from the Ruby and other Eiasfcham craft on the service were indefatigable in tlwir efforts to rescue the stageman, but owing to the swift flowing tide the body of the man was swept away, and there was no chance then of ncscue. The stageman was a very famiiliar figure at Raotham, and was kncwn to thou- aanda.

SOCIALIST LEADER FINED. # CHARGE OF DRUNKENNESS. At Bow-street, on Friday, John Ed- ward Williams, 54, better known as "Jack Williams," a Socialist, leader, was oharged on remand with being drunk and incapable. The police alleged that the accused was staggering along the Strand at 12.30 on Wednesday morn- ing, that he attempted to board two omni- buses but the oonductois refuse d to take him, and that he then went aoross to the Law Courts and leaned agaiinst one of the pillars there. The aaoouscd, giving evidence, said he left tho House of Commons shortly after oleven o'clock, and up to that time the only alcoholic drink he had had that day was twopence-worth of whisky, which he had with his mid-day meal. Aftor leaving the Houso he had two threepenceworths of whisky. He then walked down the Strand waiting for an omnibus.. It was untrue, he said, that he attempted to get on two omnibuses and the oonductois nafused to take him. He was walking properly along when arrested Ho was perfectly sober. He suggested that there was a certain amount of prejudice against him on the part of tho police. Mr. Shipfcon, secretaxy of the London Tracks Council, said he left the accused shortly be fore lie was arrested. ITo was then perfectly sober. The magistrate fined ihe accused 5s., and or- dered him to pay 7s. 6d., doctor's fee.

VOLUNTEER CAMPS. A CHESTER ARTILLERY AT KNOTT END. FIRE DISCIPLINE COMPETITION. (By Our Own Reporter.) On Friday, in fine and pleaeant weather, General Lyttelton, accompanied by his staff, inspected three batteries of thecorpsatgundrill. In the morning the marching drill competition took place. Result: 3rd Battery Squad, under Sergeant • Major Boyd, first lat Battery, Sergt. Pearson, sooond; 2nd Battery (Sandy- croft), Sergt. Tregilgas, third. One point divided the first and second. The result of the brigade tent oompeb tion was: Corporal Watkins, 1st Battery tent, 1st; Corpl. Catlierall, 2nd Battery, 2nd On Friday evening there was a general exodus of the Volunteers to Blackpool and other places of interest. It had been arranged that the brigade should strike camp early on Saturday morning and leave in time to reach Chester about noon but at the last minute the railway company intimated that it would be impossIùle to run a special train until late on the Saturday afternoon. The arrange- ments had, therefore, to be upset. Instead of nsing before the sun the men were permitted to rest until the usual hour. Then after the usual morning duties the work of striking camp was begun. Bed, blankets, tents, &c., were all returned to the stores, the work keeping the men busily engaged until noon. After dinner until about four o'clock little was done, and about the latter hour the brigade formed up under the command of Captain Dickson and marched out of camp. They were headed by the band of the Sheffield Artillery, and received a warm send-off, the Cheshires being general favourites with the inhabitants. The journey home was accomplished in good time. and the ancient city was reached about 8 p.m. The Sandycroft battery continued their journey to Flintshire. During their march through the streets of the city, the 1st and 3rd Batteries, headed by their band, which has made excellent and praise- worthy progress under their efficient instructor, Bandmaster Stretford, attracted general attention. The men were all sunburnt and presented a fine soldierly appearance. At the Drill Hall the batteries were dismissed, a successful and bene- ficial year's work being brought to a close by the band playing the National Anthem. 2ND V.B.R.W.F. NOTES FROM SCARBOROUGH. FIELD MOVEMENTS. (From a Correspondent.) The North Willes Border Volunteer Infantry Brigade, who were encamped on the Scar- borough Rawioouroo W;¡¡rly 4,000 strong last week, had their fim-t- field day on Thursday. The Brigade comprised five very smart bat- talions, viz., 1st and 2nd Royal Welch Fusiliers (headquarters Wrexham and Hawarden), 1st, and 2nd Shropshire Light Infantry (headquarters Shrewsbury and Newport.), and the 1st Horefowl- shire (headquarters Hereford). The 1st R. W. F. and 2nd S.L.I, were ordered to take up a posi- tion extending for some distanoo from Baron Albert's Towe, and to hold it. They were sup- posed to bo a defensive force which had been ordered to retreat from Scarborough to York, but found the railway line broken just beyond Scarborough, and they were therefore obliged to take up a defensive position and hold their own as well as they could. The other throe battalions were part of a force that had landed at. Hull, and were advancing Northwards, and this column was ordered to secure Scarborough. Some of tho troops moved out shortly after 7.30 to take up their positions for the attack, and tho defence force left tiliortly afterwards. Col. Wynne Edwards (ltit Royal W-elch) was in charge of the defensive force and Col. Howard McLean (1st S.L.I.) was in charge of tho attacking force. The two foroes quickly got into touch, and a keen morning's fighting took place. The attack was pushed vigorously home and the defence offered was very stubborn. At about, noon the "Ce-ase fire" sounded and the battalions marched back to camp, after a very instructive morning's work. The umpires for the day con- sisted of the acting brigadier ((Col. Scoby), let I-Ierefords), the brigade major (Capt. C mfre- ville), the transport officer, Ca.pt. Cowling. Col. Swayne and Capt. leather. On Friday the battalions wore inspected in outpost and other work by General Ovens, of Newcastle, who had arrived at Scarborough the previous night and had slept, in camp. Each battalion was given different work to do. so that the General was able to judge of the general efficiency of the brigade. The day's work gave every satisfaction. On Saturday the 1st V.B. Royal VVelsh Fusiliers struck camp and marched off, having had their kit and camp inspection the previous day. They were heartily cheered when leaving by their comrades of the 2nd V.B. R. W.F., whoe-o band, together with that of the IMt, Herefords, played them out of camp as a compliment. The remainder of the brigade were inspected on Saturday morning by ColoneP Bcohy, acting brigadier, who expressed his great. satisfaction with the very smart turnout of the brigade. The men have thoroughly enjoyed themselves under canvas, and it. was generally agreed that the 1907 camp has been a very enjoyable and instructive one. The health of the camp has been excellent. On Sunday the camp was struck, and the battalions entrained for home.

THE LIVERPOOL PAGEANT.-The cele- brations in connection with Liverpool's seven- hundredth anniversary were concluded on Satur- day after a week's festivities participated in by thousands of persons from all parts of the country. The receipts for five performances of the historical pageant amounted to 96,200, and several hundred pounds will have to be added for the last day. While the expenses are necessarily heavy, the £ 2,000 voied by the City Council and the £3,000 received in subscriptions will be sufficient guar- antee against any lots. On Saturday commemor- ative medals were preseneed to the two thousand school children whose musical drill in picturesque costumes has been one of the most popular featured of the pageants.

[NORTH WALES PUPPY SHOWS. I FLINT AND DENBIGH. The annual puppy walk in connection with the Flint and Denbigh Hunt waa held at Cefn, near St. Asaph, on Friday, in fine weather. The judges were Mr. E. W. Griffiths, Plas Newydd, deputy master of the Belvoir Hunt; lVlr Guy Thompson, Ystrad, of the South Oxford Hunt; assisted by Mr. Povey, late huntsman of the Flint and Den- bigh Hunt Twenty-four puppies were walked, and the judges declared them to be of good colour, a very level lot, and the best soeai a.t Cefn for many years The results were as follows:—Dog: 1, Valiant, walked by Mr. Lloyd, Tyddol, Col- wyn; 2, Despot (Mr. W. Hughes, Plas Coch, St. Asaph); 3, Henchman (Mr. Rowlands, Dolwen, Coed Cooh). Bitches: 1, Trifle (Mr. John Williams, Abergele); 2, Fiction (Mr. M'Nicholl, Coed Coch); 3, Destiny (Mr. Roberts, St. Asaph). Mrs. Williams-Wynn entertained tho oom pany &t luncheon at Cefn Hall after the wa4k. The ohair was occupied by Mr. Owen J. Williams, one of the joint masters, who re fcrred to the excellent neighbourly fooling which now existed between tho members of tho Hunt, the farmers cottagers, and the owne's of the covers Thero was a marked change all round during the past few years, and he aittributed it in no small measure to their meeting at Cefn onoo a year. Cefn had done much for hunting, and while a few years ago they found some difficulty in getting peoplo to take the puppies, now thoy found they had not sufficient to go round. (Applause.) They had a beautiful lot of puppies brought in this year. Responding to tho toast of his mother (Mrs. Williams-Wynn), Colonel R. W illiams-Wynn said that the Cefn family had for many years taken the d-oopest interest in hunting, and not only was his mother still able to follow the hounds, tJut. that day they had with them in the person of Mrs. Godsall (her sister) an- other enthusiastic follower of the hounds. (Ap- plause.) Those puppy walks brought them closer together, and there was now a neigh bourly foeling that was never looked for or expected a few years ago. It was a aouroe of great onoouragement to the joint masters of the Hunt to find so many willing to take the I puppies and to bring them back in suoh ex- cellent condition. I WYNNSTAY. The Wynnstay Hunt Puppy Show took place at the Wynnstay Kennels, Ruahon, an Friday. There was an entry of 181 couples, and it was probably the best entry of recent years. The judges were Sir William Curtis, late Master of t.he Ludlow Hunt, and Mr. Wilson, late Master of tho North Cheshire Hunt., and the twards were as 1, Lancer (walked by Mr. W. Howell, Ruabon); 2, Landlord (Mr. F. V. Grange, Farndon); 3, Ferryman (Mr. T. Diokin. Cockshutt). Bitches: 1, Laundnet-s (Mr. Parkor. Sutton Green); 2. Willing (Mr. Hanmer Jones, glietbrook); 3, Laura (Mr. Sheppard, Kidnal). Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, the Master of the Hunt, entertained a largo paity at iunobt?n. and. in proposing the health of the puppy walkers, said that hunting continued to flourish. There were croakers who said that its days wero numb -red and that it was growing Ires popular. Personally, he did not, think this was the caae. On the other hand, he thought hunting was be- coming more popular and was being looked upon more as a business which brought, more money into a country. Ho did not believe there was a single house with stabling for tihreo or four horses or more to be let in the Wynnstay country. Fox-hunting was one of th? oldest and finest sports in t-lie country, and one which engendei;ied a good feeling among all classes.

I FLINT TOWN COUNCIL. —— A I LEGALITY OF A CONTRACT. Too monthly meeting of tho Flint Town Council was held at the Town Hall on Mon- day, the Mayor (Alderman Joseph Hall) pre- siding. A letter was road from Mr. Ball, L. and N.- W. Railway, stating thait before arrange- ments oould be made to acquire a piece of land at Peatre, arrangements would have to bo made with the tenant. He asked what the Council were prepared to pay for the land.- The Town Clerk wa-j directed to oommun-ioate with Mr. Richard Davies, Pentre, enquiring whether land could be acquired from him for this purpose. A letter was read from Miss A. J. Evans oomplaining of tho unsatisfactory eorrr'j tion of tho road loading to Tan-y-Bryn c-r Tyddyn Houses, and the Surveyor was directed to re- pair this road by placing oindom thoreon. A letter was also read from Mr. Perkina, L and N.-W. Railway, stating the channels in Castlestreet were not in the railway oom- pany's maintenance.—The Surveyor was authorised to have the work of uloariing these channels carried out by the men in the em- ployment of tho Corporation. The Medical Officer reported 14 births and 7 deaths during the month, giving a birth rato of 2.8 per month or 33.6 per annum, and a death rate of 1.4 per month or 16.8 por annum. Ten oases of rriesgles had come under notice. The Medical Officer stated that the death rate was high for the tiime of tho year. Two died of old age, but attention had to be called to the fact that four of tho deaths were. in children. Attention had been called to this fact on previous occasions. Plans of a now building in Halkyn-road for Mr. John Jones, of an extension of the Con- servative Club, of a dwelling-house for Mr. C. P. Lloyd, Cornist-road and of stabling for the Flint and District Co operative Society were all approved. A communication was read ajid referred to thlO Inspector of Nuisance from H.M. In- spector of Factories calling attention to the condition of a bakehouse and surroundings. A discussion took plaoe upon the subject of the Mount Pleasant vater, and the Town Clerk was directed to inform the Flint Gas and Water Company that the Council woro well aware of the terms of the Flint Gas and Water Order, 1876, and that tho Council required to know whether the company would supply water at Mount Pleasant, and upon what terms. On receiving a reply tlie Council would consider the same with a view of ap- proaching tho property owners in tho im- mediate neighbourhood. The Finance Committee had met and con- sidered tenders for the demolition of certain buildings ir Holywellutreet and for the work of forming extended carriage ways, footpaths, etc., and for paving round the Town Ifall. Four tenders were received, namely: -Mr. John Lluyd, Fiint, 2700; Mr. J. W. Harris, Shrewsbury, £ 530; Messrs. Jones Brcs., Flint, ±!o98 Os. 6d. Mr. Thomas Owen, Flint, £ 375! 12s. lid.—After a long discussion and a divi- sion, the Finance Committee recoinmemkxl the Council to accept 1he tender of Mr. Thomas Owen for carrying out the work in accordance with the plans and spe-cvfications of Mr. S. Evans, tho Council's surveyor, for the sum of JE575. 12s. lid., and Mr. Owen was required to enter int > a bond for the due performance of the work in the sum of £ 300, the whole of the work to be completed within three months from the date of the oontract.- Mr. R. F. Harrison objected to the contract being given to Mr. Owen M he was a foreman and nephew of Mr. M. S. Rogers, ono of the members of the Council, it was practically giving the con- tract to Mr. Rogets. He objected to Mr. Owens gettiuig the contract, because it was iItegaJ.—The Mayor: The committee h.td the =iranc(., that Mr. Rog?m wa? ?-t- connected with Mr. Owen.—Mr. Jones said he did not want to make a big "song" about it, but he j did not agree with it. The niatteir was in- volving a great, prirciplo. He moved that the tender of Jones Broa. be aooopted.—Mr. O'Donovan seconded and said the purity of public life should be kept before the public. Mr. Charles Jones said he held no brief for any man, but he oould not support the amend- ment.—On a division the amendment was lost by five votes to four, and the minutes of the Finance Committee ve-o confirmed, Mr. Thos. Owen obtaininig the contract. Two tenders were received for colouring the principal room of the Town HAJI, iiarnf-ly: Messrs. Jones Bros. ( £ 5) and Mr. John Lloyd I (24. 13s.).—It was dieoided to accept Mr. Uojrd'ii tender.

ABSENTEE COLIE1tS FINED- I 'v TEST CASE AT BUCKLEY. Tho Buckley Police Court on Monday  "rowocd with ootticfa <-mptoycd at tuoPh*?""? CoHie'ry, Leeswood, the ooca?ion boing P1^. oeo d itigo takeii a,aiiist 18 of i,lie wor ni("I oeeding6 taken against 18 of the workmen thf r omp?oyor, Mr. H. S. Higginboi tom, sveo claimed dam?g?s against tho ddcndant °d a.b?en.tmg thcm.sohœ from work M) the &~ July without reasonable excuse or due n0? in violalion of the contract between i,?eril- Mr. W. R. Howard Evans (Mold), appea'' 4CJ for tJw plaiitiff, and Mr. Down.et> i>oW ¡¡.' (Wrexham), instructed by t.he Minora' t:on, d&f?ndcd. It was dwd?-d t.o prO<: bO with the hearing of a aummonG against J:¡.t Hughæ ao a t?eet cme. Mr, Evans stated Ll'a$ two years ago tho plaintiff took up the I- liery, but owing to tho absence of ?vo"kll'eAl he was unable to iH«?t his M)f)trada *? plaintiff did not desire to be vuM?icttve '1 damages claimed were nominal, but the pr(1 d. k. 'II) oJ ceo d iiigsi were taken in support of a that workmen in net not a.Loon t w-ithout notice. For the u?fonoM, Mr. P6woll ?id (he iLL*Oollco from work WM not dcn'odbul ho repud'?'  th-o prov i s i <)n in any wiiiraet in -'t-,rigilo.11 or the provision in any contract in Eriglw'1 Welsh coalfields of notice in ca.æ of ca?' absence. After an absenoe of upwards of half an the bench returned into court, and Che Cha,,r- man announced that thoy were of opinion tilat the plaintiff had suffered damage owing to the absence of ten of t.he men, against- wh^ judgment would be giiven for Is. damage .t'l1' costs. The remaining eight oases were vVl drawn or dismissed.

CHCRCH TEACHERS' SALARIED JL WELSH PERSECU TION. In the House of Commons on Monday, L'"? Cecil (Maryleboe, E.) asked the President of ?ha Board of Education whether he could s.?y whetjl' the Swansea local education authority had ,;od to pay the full saL?ied of the teachers in the "j1, provided schools; and made inquiry as to communication whieh he had had with the bodi coucerned.. Mf. MoK?nna (Monmouth. N.) I stand that tho IOL?al ed ucation authority ?"? paid all the ht?ch?m' s.i??rk'9 on H) ? ..<-at? ?"' the authority hli> hitherto recognised, but ""t on the scaJe which the nmn??'r:) claim. 1 116 an interview with the managers m' July 16, and on the sama d.'e wrote to the 1 c'c, tion authority inviting the ob-?rvationd of the authority on the statements made Ly the 10*"EL' g<?. This lettcr w?a aoknowk?d?<?d on "?.y 18 with an intimation that tho holidays sVoU  pravent an immediate full reply, but that to piompt attention as possible would bo T,e to it. Lord R. Cecil: May I ask the right 110; gentleman whether the scale paid by thti1110,1 gera is the samo scale as obtained in Council schools, and is the scale insisted tI P by the National Union of Teachers; whether this dispute has not been going on for fJOffi6 two or three years and whether he not seo his way to induoe the local c&i(.a authority to arrive at a settlement.? # Mr. McKenna: I airt most. anxlou.-> to I '1'1 d.. 1, II <'°' seKtnnM'.nt at-laiwrl. The dispute has bco" b tJ ing on some considerable time, but not OT) t pieeise point now raised I do not underst* that any stale is required by the Natl Is, Union of Teachers or exists in Council Every teacher is paid according to his own p8 ticular merits.. Lord R. Cecil: Does the ri?ht hon. entle" in?n know (hat tbc&p t<'?chct6 w?:o (}a.H<'d ? t b,v, t h .(, N,%tional T.Tiiioti on t.  by the National Union on the question of Mt MoK?nna I have not leooived any formation on that point..

WHAT CHESTER WANTS TO KN From week to week, from year to year. tr*. have been appearing in tinse columns merits made by neighbours, which we have read with great interest and many of us  great piofit. But what we want to know f- tio they stand the greatest tcst of all—she ?t? t1 time; does limo cudor?' (heir truth? Herd is evidence from Buckley on Um p?int. ? Mr. John Hid, N?nr Maur, Buckley, |H Ch??(<'r. writes:—"I am sti)) k<?-pmg all r'X and have had no r,dun) of the pain in tnY b6 since. Doan's backache kidney pills cul i ae, over 5 yeare ago. I have recommended tho pills to many people, and have. told 1hem of tl1 benefit I received. I wish your medicine eve J success. At the time of his cure. Mr. Hi!! socut us the following !,t.er: Dear Sirs—Doan's backaon kidney pills have done me a great d.-al of a.nd I have no objection to your publishing facts of my case. I suffered for a long t" j with pain just, over whore the kidneys are- was treated for seiatioa, but I rece ived no hdl fit from the doctors medicine. The pain NV t so bad sometimes that I could scarcely ge, t out of bad. I tried embrocation, but that did IIle 110 d. "But Doan's backaohc kidlH_'Y piCs have cllrl me, and I feei nothing of the pain now- I boPØ the publication of the facts of my curo will IJØ the moans of others, who suiter ii., 1 did. h(..a.J- ing of the medicine and obtaining as !,|t! bMH;&t a& I ha.ve Yours gra:cfniiv. benefit as I have. Yours graiefuliy, (SiglH John Hill." f If you neg oct Ihe kidneys, you will SollfflØ from Dropsy, or Rheumatism, or one of many other terrible results of kidney dif°i,j Doan's Backache Kidney Pills ac-t directly al1 effectively on tie kidneys, curing tlwlU wJ) disoa-ed, ;MH1 strengthening them when we* Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are two 9!11.1- lings and ninepenee per box (six boxes for tf1 an d n npp'ncc per box (six for teen shillings an(I nineiponce). Of all and stores, or post free, direct f.om lost t- MeClellan Co., 8. Wells street, Oxford-sti* London, W. Be sure you got exactly kind of pill* that Mr. Hill had.

CHESHIRE WINNERS I.- AT YOR?' ? SHOW.-At the Yorkshire Agricultural ShO; at Barnsley on Friday, Mr. ?.nHue?t g? Raingill, of Altrincham, secured the first aJ1 third prizes in the c'?? for cows for dairy P po?Ct,. in mi!k. In the c ) a? for cows fo<  '??P? poses, in milk. In the cJaes for cows for po?M. v?tth calf, Mr. R. L. Duckworth, of B\1r secured th<? chief honour; Mr. WiUian) I'<?'?. ? Sandb.ch, ('h?shir?. the M-cond. and Mr. RaD:1" gill the third. For Black or Tan or G lace Boots or qhoO* for Athletic Shoes of all d?ecripttons. for quality, for ?ty!o, for reasonable pnccd, Yott cannot do better than Hewitt'a. Abbey ?'?° fifty years good reputation..

INTERESTING CHESTERWliDDING. F KARNALL—HAMLEY. I A wockling of considerable interest in Chester and district took place on Saturday morning at St. Mary's Parish Church. The contracting parties were Mr. Sidney Richard Fearnail, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fearnail, the Lea, Aldford, and Miss Mabel Hamloy, third daughter of Mr. S. Hamley, of Westfield, Curzon Park, Chester. The bridegroom, who is in business as an auctioneer in Eastgate-»treet, Chester, enjoys much popularity in a wide circle of friends, while his father is one of the leading farmers of the district, and is highly esteemed. The bride's family is no less well-known and respected. The oeremouy took place very quietly, only the im- mediate relatives of both partieø being invited. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. H. Grantham, rector, and the servioc Wad not choral The bride was given away by her father, while Mr. Ernest H. Lloyd, of Wrexham, acted as best man. There were no bridesmaids. The bride wore a travelling costume of pale blue cloth, with a blue tulle hat with blue feathers. She carried a bouquet of white roses and white orchids and real orange biosoom, the gift of the bridegroom. After the service, a reception was held at Westfield, at which only the relatives were present. At noon the happy pair left for their honeymoon, which will be spent in North Devon. THE PRESENTS. I The following is a list of the pre&onts: -Bride- groom to bride, a gold watch bracelet., bicycle, and silver hair brushes; bride to bridegroom, gold watch chain; Mr. and Mrs. Hamley, cheque, mahogany bedroom suite, armchair, piano: Mr. and Mrs. It. Fearnail, old Georgian silver tjible service; Dr and Mnt. Kenneth Kelly, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Knight, table silver; Mr. and Mm. ChcttJeburgh, tea service; Mr. and Mrs. Pinn, 8ilver cake diah; Mr& Peavitt, Iver?' aatad bowl; Mr. and Mm H. B. CoUle, ilver jam diah: Mr. E. H. Lloyd, silver nalts and pepperettes; Mr. John Fearnall, silver hot water I jug; the Misses L. M. and R. Fearnail, silver mustard pot.; Mr. nd Mró. W. Fearnail, silver salts and pepperettea; Mr. and Mrs. P. Fearnail, silver knives and forks; Mr. Harry Fearnail, fish service; Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd, Sheraton clock; Mr. and Mrs. F. Lloyd, silver; Mr. and Mrs. Plowright, silver cream jug; Mr. Cecil Lowe, claret jug; Mr. W. Weaver, Wor- cester ornament; Mr. T. Walker Spencer, case of carvers; Mr. and Mrs. Parker, fern pots; Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Cunnah, tantalus; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dean, silver jug; the staff at Bridge-street, silver cake dish; the maids, Catherine and Emma, toast. rack; Mr. and Mrs. Minshull, table knives; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ellis. silver candlesticks; Mr. E. Denson, crumb oooop; Mrs. H. Aldred, silver photo frame; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cookson, silver mustard pot; MftJ. Parsonage, silver pepper box, Mr. Leigh, sovereign purse; Mr and Mrs. Boaumont, vases; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Denson, silver vase; Dr. and Mrs. Aldridge. silver butter dish; Mr. Leonard Hamley. silver knives and forks; Mrs. Herbert Braeoey. silver teaspoons; Mr. F. W. Howard, silver teaspoons; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, silver serviette rings: Mr. R. T. Morgan, carvers; Mr. and Mrs. W. Dawson, silver candie- sticks; Mrs. Fitch, silver d r-t spoons; the maids at the Lea, Aldford, silver candlesticks; Miss Davies, silver tea knives; Mr. and Mrs. Partington, paper stand; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Day, picture; Mr. Henry Nash, vase: Mrs. J. Cecil Lowe, cruet :Mr. and Mr. N. F. Barnes, pepperettes; Mrs. Bevan, rose bowl; Mrs. John Dolany, silver vase; Miss N. M. Sykes, dessert, d'oyleys (real lace); Miss Lewis, cheque and picture; Mr. and Mrs. E. Wells, copper coal scuttle; Mr. Willie and Miss Ethel Hamley, fenders; Mr. and Mrs. Fleet, brass fireirons; Mr. W. E. Lindop, travelling rug; Mr. D. L. Hewitt, palm stand Mr. and M. Dawson. arm- chair; the groom at the Lea, whip; Mr. Charles Piggott, silver-mounted dressing-case; Mifis Thomas, pipe.

ESPEilARTISTS' CONGRESS. « A VISIT TO CHESTER. The third Universal Congress of Esperantists took place at Cambridge this week, when delegates assemble from all quarters of the globe. The Chester Esperanto Society were repre- sented by Mr. and Mrs. F. Perry and Mr. D. E. Oliver. After Congress, which lasts five days, a series of excursions has been arranged. About 150 of the foreign delegates are expected to visit Chester on Friday, August 23rd, for three hours, after which they will join the special saloon train for Llandudno and Bettws-y-Coed. Arrangements are being made with Mr. Gardner for three special cars to convey the Esperantists from the station to points of interest in the city. They will be met at the station by Mr. Jas. McKmlay, the president of Chester Society, Mr. :md Mrs. F. Perry (local consul), Pastor Bage, Mr. D. E. Oliver, and Mr. Robt. Jackson (secretary), who will act as conductors to the party along with other friends. Mrs. Perry has written a short historical and descriptive account in Esperanto of the city, which has been printed for distribution to the visitors.