Cheshire Observer

I FRODSHAM PETTY SESSIONS. » I WEDNESDAY. -B,-for,?L, A. Thomas and H. P. Mortimer. A MIDNIGHT FLIT.—John Dodd, of Frod- sham, was summoned for clandestinely remov- ing his good*} i:n order to avoid distress of rent. Mr. H. N. Linaker prosecuted. It was stated that the defendant took a house in Church- street, in March, 1906, at the yearly rental of £16, with taxee. He had not paid the rent regul arly, and a sum of £ 7. 6s. 8d. was owing. He was pressed by the agent to pay, but did not do so, and one evening, after dark, he was seen removing his goods. Efforts were made to serve a d i s t r eF6 warrant, but the bailiffs were unable to get into the, house to whioh defen- dant removed in Volunteer street. The bench made an order for tho payment of the money and the ocurt costs (10s. 6d.), with the alterna- tive of a month's imprisonment. THE FIRST CASE.—Wm. Edward Da vies, of Rose Farm, Helsby, was summoned for al- lowing his dog to be at large after sunset and before sunrise on the 25th J uly.P.C. Roberts proved the case..—The Magistrates' Clerk re- marked that it was the first, case under the new dog regulations, which had been i:n force about eight months.—A fine of 2B. 6d. was imposed. CYCLIST ENVIES HUNTSMAN.—Thomas Hardman and Geo. Woodman, of Kingsley, were summoned for riding their bicycles without lights on the 4th August. Hardman asked if tinere was any difference between a man riding a bicycle without a light and a gentleman re- turning from the hunting field without a. light at the same time.—The Magistrates' Clerk They are not on all fours.—P.C. Roberts said one of the defendants -rain on to the footpath and into his arms. (Laughter.)—Fined 5e.— Chas. Scott, a French polisher, of Helsby, was also fined Srl. for a similar offence. MOTORIST PENALISED.-Thomoo George Ward, of Haydoek Lodge, Ashton in-Maker- field, was summoned for not having a. light to shew up his identification plate on the 20th July.—(Sergt. Breeze proved the case.—Defen- dant said the light had only just gone out, and there was no intention to ride without a light. —Defendant was fined 10s. and oosts (9s. 6d.), and his licence was endorsed. BLIND WIFE DESERTED. Rebecca Thornley, a Frodaha-m woman, who is blind, summoned her husband, a farm labourer, for desertion, and applied for a separa- t.ion ord.e:Complaina.r.t said she had previously summoned her husband for deser- tion, and he was imprisoned. He had returned to her, but she could not live peaceably with him, owing to his conduct. She did not desire maintenance for herself, as she could earn sufficient in the el/Turner to keep her in winter; but rhe wanted maintenance for her three children. Her husband left her on the 28th July and had. not returned.— The bench granted a separation, and ordered the defendant to con- tribute 5s. a week towards the maintenance of the children. RACIAL TROUBLES AT HELSBY.—Three Irish farm labourers, named Michael, Patrick and Ed. Flynn, were charged, in custody, with assaulting James Fletcher, at Helsby, on the 5th August.-Complainant, am old man, said that on Bank Holiday evening he was returning fiom the Jockey Irm, Helsby, and when passing Wright's yard he saw that there was a disturb- ance in progress. He stopped and looked on for a short, time, and was walking away when three Irishmen pounced on him., and Michael Flynn struck him. Witnes6 had not spoken to the man, and he asked 'him why he hit him. Flynn made an attempt to strike again, amd witness struck back. Then three men rushed at witness, threw him on the floor, kicked him all over the body amd on the eye. He had been kept from work as the result until the previous day (Tuesday). He recognised Michael Flynn, but he could not swear to the others.—Joseph Jones, of Helsby, who was in the last wit- ness's company, corroborated, and said he also was struck and knocked about He could not recognise any of the men.-Sergt,. Breeze said he received a massage that a serious disturb- ance was taking place at Helsby, and he cycled ovor. On arrival he found the defendants in a. granary in Wright's stableyard, with a large crowd, aimed with sticks and stones, outside, trying to get at the Irishmen, Witness and- two constables prevented the Irishmen from being attacked, or else there might have been serious trouble. He spoke to the defendants, and they admitted that t.hey had taken part in the scuffle. They said that one of their number was struck and they retaliated.—The Magi- strates' Clerk said there was no prima faoie care except against Michael Flynn, and the bench dismissed the other two summonses.— Michael Flynn addressed the magistrates as therr "lordships," and denied striking Fletcher. —The Magistrates' Clerk There was a fight? —Defendant: Not till I was struck. I never got a chance to get up after I was knocked down.—What was the fight about?—I don't know.—Why were you strtwk? You were not doing it all for love?—I don't know. (Laugh- ter).—You wero not ptruck, surely, because you were a gtranger?-Jt must be,Sergt. Breeze dlaid Jones amd Fletcher had been to the Jockey Inn, and had had drink, 4nd that Waa. thje cause of the bother. The Irishmen would have been ill treated if the police had not been pTe- sent, as the crowd was wry excited and wanted to get at them. There had been other Irish- men present. The people were excited because Fletcher had been assaulted.—A fine of 106. and costs, or, in default, 14 days' hard labour was inflict-ed.iMT. Fletcher asked "What about my loes of time?"—The Magistrates' Clerk: You can save that by not, going to the Jockey. It would not have happened if you had kept out of there.

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SEALAND FARM FIRE. SEALAND F ARM FIRE.  I ———— T ————' At 6.30 on Sunday morning the Chester Volunteer Fire Brigade received informa- tion that a fire had broken out on the farm of Mr. W. O. Milligan, Bank Farm, Sealand. The brigade turned out under Lieut. Noblett and Sergt. Evans, and on arrival found that the fire had obtained a good hold of a range of shippons. They were fortunately able to prevent the spread of the tire. The shippons contained a large stock of farm produce, including hay of this year and last year, and a number of agricultural implements, and these were well ablaze. Ten pigs which were in the shippons were, with great difficulty, rescued. The damage is estimated at about aOO but is covered by insurance. The cause of the tire is unknown. Members of the brigade were obliged to remain at the farm until 1.30 p.m. on Sunday. SENSATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. ARREST FOR ARSON. At the Mold Police Court on Monday after* noon, before Mr. Edward Wheldon, John Killeaney, an Irish farm labourer, wan charged in custody with an-on. Superintendent J. Ivor Davies, Deputy Chief Constable, said that at 5.30 on the previous morning Mrs. Milligan, of the Bank Farm. Sea- land, looking out of her bedroom window, perceived timoke rising from the farm buildings. As a result the Chester Fire Brigade were sum- moned. Evidence would be called to shew that priboner was seen in the neighbourhood by a young man named George Owen, and that when subsequently arrested accused could give nOl account of himself. P.C. William Roberts, stationed at Queen's Ferry, said: About eight o'clock yesterday morning I first received information of the ffr0- I went to the Bank Farm, Sealand, and found the stables, barn and shippon on fire, damage to the extent of JB800 having been done. I pix)oeeded to make enquiries, and from a statement made by George Owen I went in search of prisoner. found him at Church Farm, Sealand. I asked him to account for his movements on Saturday night. He said he was with some of his mate* at tlie Bowling Green, Cheater. They left biIJI there to go with the last train for Saughall. 118 stopped at the Bowling Green until closing tirno- I asked him where he stopped that night, and he replied "I slept on the roadside." Afterwards he 6aid he slept in an entry at Chester. Asked what part of Chester, ho said he didn't know; he was that drunk he didn't know what he was doing. I arrested him on suspicion and brought him to Mold. The accused was remanded in custody DECISION OF THE MAGISTRATES. Prisoner waa brought up on remand on W ed- needay. William Milligan, the occupier of the farm in evidence, said that. on Saturday night hø walked round the buildings and everything waa all right. At 5.30, the following morning, hi* wife awoke him, and, looking out of the bed- room window, he saw smoke issuing from tbØ buildings. On going out, he found the stably on fire, and the stable, bairn, two shippons, aJld a oalf-houee were destroyed. The stable Vr-O not locked the previous night. Upon diBOov4 ing the fire he sent for the Chester Fito Brigade, and informed the poilioo. The to buildings and produce was estimated at £ ?ll» the latter being oovered by insurance. PriounOr had worked for him off and on for threp years. He worked last for witness a month ago, and left without notice. There had been no unplea'wtntnesti. He knew of no reason why prisoner should set the plaoe on fire, and bØ didn't think the accused would do so. whe-0 in his employment, prisoner eAept in the botb1. but he had not seen prisoner near the einoo he left. Asked if he had any questions to ask witness, prisoner replied: I was passing at half-Paflt five; they were all right then. George Owens, farm labourer, of eotu4d Farm, Sealand, said that at 5.20 on Sund»/ morning he waa on his way to work when be met prisoner. He was a.bout 500 yards frolo the Bank Farm. His elothet-, were dhty, and he appeared to be suifering from the effect of drink. He asked after the Irish labourers a Blacon Point, where witness was employed, said two of them had been out all night aiJ had only caught one rabbit. In passing thØ Bank Farm witness noticed a little smoke oorná ing out from the end of the buildings aB from the back-door. Prisoner What he says is right. Sergt. Wa.lter Hill (Connah's Quay) said tha*? fn.a enq l;riøs made, he &9œrtained that on h: Saturday night prieoner left the Bowhn Green, Chester, ar, 11 wilh two other Accused left the others at Garden-lane, st-5tillg he was going to Boughton for the night. P.C. William Roberta (Queen's Ferry) prated the evidence given at the previoua h?'? ing, adding that on searchmg prisoner he ?? the box of lucifer matches (produced) in -?? possession. Upon being formally charged, accused rc. jolied "I never went inside his gate." After some deliberation, the Chairman (t: J Edward Wheldon), addressing prisoner, pal We cannot see sufficient evidence to commit t rt oase for trial. There is a link or two bort, and we only hope you are not guilty. You a d isoharged.

PAR KG ATE. EXIT WORCESTER.—The Worcester Artui^ V olnteers entrained at Parkgate Station fOl their own county early on S unday after" Notwithstanding the indiSerent weather, the Keneral opinion expressed by officers and  h' that it was one of the most enjoyable of the  camps the Worcesters have spent here..gy have made many personal fuenda in the dt -?t and a large number aasemMed for the "?een(?09.o

CHRISTLETON. FOALS AND CHEESE. Under climatic conditions which, tnougn any- thing but genial, would compare very favourably indeed with the weather experienced during the present summer, the 36th annual show of flowers, fruit, etc.. v/as held at Christleton on Wednes- day afternoon, and was very well attended. From noon until dark the Rectory field, whereon had been erected several large tents, presented very much the appearance of an agricultural show on a small scale. The hearty thanki of the committee to the Rev. Canon Garnett were once again due for his generosity in granting the loan of his field for the holding of the show. a loan which undoubtedly ensures from year to year the success ot the show. Of the purely horticultural portion there were four sections, theso being respectively allocated to gentlemen residents who employ gardeners, farmers, market gardeners and amateurs who do not em- ploy a regular gardener, cottagers who occupy holdings of not more than JE12 annual rent., and a section open to all the district. In a separate tent were displayed a fine lot of cheese, which wfre described by the judges (Meters. G. Platt, Eaton, Tarporley, and Joshua Weaver, Liver- pool) as being on the whole of good quality. The farmers' class was a very good one, but not nearly so fine as the succeeding one, which was open to the district. Mr* Denson, of Har- grave, was the first prize winner with a make full of substance and of good texture. In the district class, Mrs. Mosford, of Tattenhall, secured the premier honours with a fine speci- men in a splendid class. Her cheese wa. a very fine lot, and that shewn by Mr. T. Fearnall, who won the second prize, was but little inferior. In the clate for uncoloured cheese, Mr. T. Toft was awarded first place, his cheese being true in quality and of fine texture; the second prize going to Mr. Blake, whoee exhibit was a trifle too new. In the section of the show allotted to gentlemen employing a gardener there were many very fine specimens of the gardener's art. Tho displays of flowers in the tab'e decorations were of surpassing loveliness. The first prize winner had employed to good effect gvpsophila and smilax, etc. The second cons;sted of sweet pe-as and gypsophila. Into the latter there were crowded too many colours, and the general effect was not improved by the pattern adopted. The third was composed of henchera and Henry Eckford sweet peas. Of*this the judges gave their opinion that it wou!d have been much improved by the absence of all the blooms save the sweet peas, the general impre.on being that too many colours had been employed in its arrangement. For the collection of cut flowers Mrs. Pitcairn Campbell was adjudged the winner. Her exhibit was an easy fir-t. although the second was a beautiful arrangement. Sweet peas were very fine. Dahlias and asters were somewhat weak owing to the backwardness of the season. Individual di&hes of vegetables were exceptionally fine, but the collections of various vegetables were lacking both in point of num- bers and in general strength of growth. The fruit generally was as fine as could be expected, but it was sadly inferior to the standard of excellence customarily maintained by Christleton. Onions were numerous and of fine, sound quality, those which carried off the first award being particularly do. Cabbages, which arc always a feature at Christleton. did not by any means lower their reputation on this occasion. It is claimed, indeed, for Chriotleton that it can boa"t. some of the finest cabbages in the country. Celery made another good show. The farmers' section was a highly interesting one, the re- marks made a.6 to the exhibits in the previous section boing applicable to both. The oottagers' (section improved its already good reputation for the strength and quality of the vegetables com- prising it. Another feature of this section which was at once apparent was the g-eneral excellence of the sweet peas staged. They were very far in advance of thewe in other portions of the exhibition. In this connection it may be re- .marked that the competition was particuJariv keen between Mr. John Fleet and hi? .?on, the former's six vases being adjudged the winning exhibit. The classes devoted to kitchen apples were very good, th ese two attracting no fewer than 16 dishes. Plums, however, were for the greater part unripe, the same remark applying to pears. There was a fine class for kidney potatoes, and Mr. Charles Parker upheld his reputation as one of the best growers of carrots, his exhibit comprising six splendid specimens. Wild flowerii and wild flower bouquets were fairly plentiful, the rule which now compels competi- tors in the latter to make up their ponies in the tent or at the school, leading to much more bona- fide examples. As usual Mr. Tushingham was to the fore with his on-ions in a very well-contested class. Peas were very difficult, to get well filled. Cabbages were very sound, the growth being exceptionally good throughout. Classes for foals and shires were again in- cluded, and they were far in advance of any previolmehows, and would compare very favour- ably with those exhibited at other shows. The judges agreed that there was but little separ- ating the first three prize-winning foals. They were somewhat shy, but otherwise they were perfect. The mares were really excellent, the first prize winner having been prominent at other shows. The second was a very good brood mare, her only fault being that she was rather old. This fault, however, is but dimly discemable in a mare who carries her year. so well. The third did not quite do herself justice, which was ex- cusable, inasmuch as she had met with an acci- dent. The animals shewed an improvement in the race of shires. The entries for the horticultural section num- bere d 120, thia being a alight falling off. The entries for cheese were 39 in number, which was the same as last year. There were 85 entries for foals, turnouts, etc. CHEESE. Two cheese, coloured or uncoloured, any weight (open) 1, Mrs. Denson, Hargrave; 2, Mr. T. Fearnall, Cotton; 3, Mr. A. Fearnall, Eccles- ton r Mrs. Mosford Hatton v h c, Mr. J. Blake, Calveley Hall; c, Mr. R. Salmon, Cheaveley. Two coloured cheese (local), any weight: 1, Mra. Mosford, Hatton; 2, Mr. T. Fearnall, Cotton; 3, Mr. J. Blake, Calveley Hall; r, Mrs. Denson, Hargrave; h c, Mrs. Mosford, Tattenhall; c, Mr. J. Dutton, Saighton. Two uncoloured cheese, (local), any weight: 1, Mr. T. Toft, Cotton; 2, Mr. W. Evans, Gateshcath; 3, Mr. J. Blake, Calvelcy Hall; r, Mr. T. Fearnall, Cotton; v h e, Mr. J. ChaJIinor, Golborne. SHIRES AND FOALS. Shiro marc, with foal at foot: 1, F. Dodd, Oscroft; r, T. L; c, A. Sherwin, Hatton. Shirofoal, colt or filly: 1, H. Watson, Hargrave; 2, T. Lea; 3, F. Dodd. Roadster mare, with foal at foot: 1, S. Worrall, Upton; 2, Jones, Butter Bache; 3, Miss TiLiton, Newton. Road- ster foal, colt or filly: 1. Mrs. Beech, Christleton 2, J. C. Howard, Hoole; 3, F. Lloyd, Trafford 4, Mias Tilston. Hunter mare with foal at foot: 1, G. Deneon, Picton; r, S. Trelfa, Wervin. Hunter foal, colt or filly: 1, G. Denson; 2, H. Watson; 3, T. W. Spencer. FoaJ, sired by any of Mr. Storrar's horses: 1, Mm. Beech; 2, F. Lloyd. Shire yearling: 1, Mrti. Thea, Waver- ton 2, T. Carr, Tattenhall. Roadster yearling: 1, Mrs. Beech; 2, J. Robkieon, Stamford. Hunter yearling: 1, E. Powell, Hoole; 2. G. S. Roberts, Upton. Turnouts (local): 1 and 2, H. Jones, Butter Bache; 3, T. Johnson, Christleton. Turn- out8 (open to all, driven by ladies) 1, Mrs. Storrar, Chester; 2, H. S. Washington, Chester; 3, J. Atherton, Ellesmere Port. Turnout (open to all): 1, Mr. Storrar, Chester; 2, H. S. Wash- ing-ton; 3, J. Atherton. THE AWARDS. The prizes were awarded as follows: Open to gentlemen resid:ng in the show district and employing a gardener:-Tab,e decoration (open to ladies): 1, Mis** S. Macfie, Row ton 2, Miss Dutton, Waverton; 3, Mi.*5 Winter, Christleton. Collection of cut flowers: 1, Mrs. Pitca.irn Campbell, Christleton; 2, the Rev. Canon Garnett. Sweet peas: 1, R. R. Salmon, Rowton; 2, H. A. Hey wood, Christleton; 3, T. Day, Rowton. Cactus dahlias: 1, The Rev. G. Willoughby Jones, Waverton. Asters: 1, E. Dixon, Littleton. Carnations: 1, the Rev. Canon Garnett, 2, John Piggott, Waverton. Tomaioes: 1, Mrs. Pitcairn Campbell; 2, the Rev. Canon Garnett. Apples (four dishes, distinct): 1, Mrs. Pitcairn Campbell; 2, T. D. Rowton; 3, J. W. Macfie. Plums: 1, Mrs Pitcairn Campbell; 2, the Rev. Canon Garn-ett. Collection of hardy fruit: 1. the Rev. Canon Garnett; 2, Mrs. Pitcairn Campbell. Grapes:, 1, Rev. G. Willoughby Jones; 2, Mrs. Pitcairn Campbell. Round potatoes: 1, H. 'A. Hey wood; 2, Rev. G. Willoughby Jones; 3, the Rev. Canon Garnett. Kidney potatoes: 1, H. A. liejwwd; 2. the Rev. G. Willoughby Jones; 3, the Rev. Canon Garnett. Onions: 1, H. A. Hey wood; 2, Mrs. Pitcairn Campbell; 3, T. Day. White cabbages: 1, H. A. Hey wood; 2, T. Day. Celery: 1. F. T. Howard. Waverton; 2, the Rev. G. W. Jones. Beet: 1, the Rev. G. W. Jones; 2, II. A. Heywood. Carrots: 1, R. R. Salmon; 2, T. Day. Parsnips: 1, F. T. Howard; 2. the Rev. G. Willoughby Jones: 3, the Rev. Canon Garnett. Kidney potatoes: 1, H. A. Hev- wood; 2, the Rev. G. Willoughby Jones; 3, the Rev. Canon Garnett. Onions: 1, H. A. Heywod; 2. Mrs. Pitcairn Campbell; 3. T. Day. White cabbages: 1. H. A. Hey wood; 2, T. Day Celery: 1, F. T. Howard. Waverton; 2, the Rev. G. W. Jones. Beet: 1, the Rev. G. W. Jones; 2, H. A. Heywood. Carrots: 1. R. R. Salmon 2, T. Day. Parsnips: 1, F. T. Howard; 2, the Rev. G. W. Jones. Cauliflowers: 1, E. Dixon; 2. the Rev. G. W. Jones. Collection of vegetables: 1, the Rev. G. W. Jotie;i; 2, the Rev. Canon Garnett. Open to farmers, market gardeners, and amateurs, not employing a regular gardener:— Apples: 1, J. Piggott, Waverton; 2, F. W. Mullincr. Plums: 1. W. A. Pierce; 2, John. Wynne. Onion's: 1. J. Wynne; 2, W. A. Pierce. Potatoes (four dishes): 1. J. Wynne; 2, J. Piggott. Cauliflowers: 1. F. W. Mullincr; 2, J. Wynne. Carrots: 1, J. Wynne; 2, Thread- gold. Beet: 1, W. Threadgold; 2, J. Wynne. Parsnips: 1, W. A. Pierce; 2, J. Wynne. White cabbages: 1, J. Wynne; 2, W. Threadgold. Red cabbages: 1, W. Threadgold; 2, J. Wynne. Celery: 1, W. Threadgold; 2, J. Wynne. Col- lection of vegetables: 1, J. Wynne; 2, J. Piggott. Open to cottagers occupying holdings of not more than £ 12 annual rental: -Stocks: 1, C. Brookfield: 2, W. Tushingham. Cactus (lahlias 1. W. Poetons; 2. C. Brookfield. Asters: 1, C. Brookfield; 2, C. Parker. Collect ■on of cut flowers: 1, W. Postons; 2, T. Griffiths; 3, J. Weaver. Sweet peas: 1, W. Postons; 2, T. Griffiths; 3, J. Weaver. Sweet peas: 1, John Fleet; 2, Jos. Fleet; 3, S. Lyon. Bouquet of Wild flowenr-Group 1: 1, F. Plevin; 2, France Wright; 3, James Morgan; 4, Nellie Wilson. group 2: 1, Blanche Carr; 2, Wilfrid Mayers; 3. Norman Wildig; 4, John Fleet. Group 3: 1, Amy Wright; 2, Flora Wildig; 3, Alice Wooley; 4. Arthur Wooy. Lord Suffield apples: 1, J. WeIch; 2, J. Morgan; 3, H. Pleavin. Apples, any other sort: 1. T. Mayers; 2, T. Griffiths; 3. E. Edwards. Dcwsert apples: 1. J. Morgan; 2, J. Pleavin; 3, J. Weaver. Pears: 1, E. Edwards: 2, S. Walker. Kitchen plums: 1, O. Speed; 2, T. Windsor; 3, J. Grindley. Round potatoes: 1, John Fleet; 2, C. Brookfield; 3, W. Tushing- ham; 4, Jno. Weaver. Kidney potatoes: 1, C. Brookfield; 2, C. Parker; 3, T. Mayers; 4, S. Edwards. Rowton. Carrots: 1, C. Parker; 2. W. Tushingham; 3, C. Brookfield. Beet: 1, C. Parker; 2. J. Welch; 3, W. Pontons. Parsnips: 1, J. Grindley: 2. C. Parker; 3, P. Clutton. Turnips: 1. S. Edwards; 2, W. Pleavin; 3. J. Weaver. Yellow turnips: 1, J. Johnson; 2, W. Pleavin; 3, W Postons. Onions: 1, W. Tushingham; 2, J. Grindley; 3, C. Brookfield; 4, P. Clutton. Cauliflowers: 1, C. Parker; 2, J. W eaver; 3, S. Edwards. Marrows: 1, T. W indsor. Peas: 1, T. Windsor; 2, S. Edwards; 3, W. Pleavin. Broad beans: 1, W. Postons; 2, T. Griffiths; 3, C. Parker. Runner beans: 1, W. Tushingham; 2, J. Fleet; 3, C. Parker. French beans: 1, C. Parker. Red cabbages: 1, T. Windsor; 2, J. Welch; 3, C. Parker. White cabbages: 1, C. Parker; 2, T. Mayer& Celery: 1, James Grindley; 2, P. Clutton; 3, C. Parker; 4. S. Edwards. Colledion of vegetablœ: 1, W. Tushingham; 2. C. Parker; 3, C. Brookfield. Open to all in the district:—Mangolds: 1, C. Parker: 2, W. A. Pierce; 3. J. Wynne. Globe mangolds: 1. J. Wynne 2, C. Parker. Swedes: 1. A. Gregory; 2, J. Wynne; 3, C. Parker. Dressed fowls: 1, Mrg. Jones. Dressed ducks: 1. Mrs. Jones. Hen eggs (white): 1, Mrs. Carr; 2. Mrs. G. Pleavin. Hen eggs (coloured): 1, Mrs. W. H. Jones: 2, Mrs. Carr. Butter: 1. Mrs. Carr: 2. Mrs. Jones; 3, Mrs. Wildig. Loaf of bread: 1, MrfO Postons; 2. Mrs. Lyon 3, Mrs. Jones; 4, Mrs. Wilding. Comb honey: 2, W. Pleavin. Run honey: 1, W. Pleavin; 2, J. Wynne. Knitting stockings: 1. Ethel Pick- avance; 2. Emilv Reeves; 3, Lizzie Walker. Plain sewing 1. Mary Dutton 2, E. Pickavance; 13 Connie Jolinisori.

I TARPORLEY. The seven teeth exhibition promoted by the Tarporloy and District Floral and Horticul- tural Socioty was held in Ardorno Park on Wednesday, a day known locally as Wakes Wed- nesday. To the Earl of Haddington the society is indebted for his kindni-ss in granting year by year the use of his beautiful grounds for this occasion. In itself an admirable example of horticultural perfection, the park makes an ideal venue for a flower show; and this great advantage has gone far to make the event so popular as it. is in the district. Though some- what threatening, the weather remained fine throughout the day, and tilie show received a measure of patronage fully up to the record of previous years, the grounds being thronged with visitors in the evening, when dancing was indulged in by large numbers to the musio of the Tarporley Silver Band. Among those pre- sent wero tho Earl of Haddington and Ca.pt. the Hon. H. R. Arden-Baillio-Hamilton (the society's presidents), Lord and Lady Tolle- mache, the Ladies Cocely, Ruth and Grisell Bai Hi co Hamilton, Mrs. Dixon, Miss Gordon, Mr. Gordon Houghton. Mrs. Blain, Canon Cooper, the Rev. W. H. Bianey, tihe Rev. W. O. M. Hughes, Mrs. Hamersley, the Rov, W. E. Colegrove (Alvanley), ATr& and Mias Oawley, Mr. T. F. Linnell and Miss Liunell (Duddon Lodge), Mr. E. Oawley, Mr. J. L. Rogers, Dr. and Mis. Smartt, Dr. and Mrs. Hewer, etc. Staged in two large marqueef., the exhibits made an attractive display, and in many re- spects agreeably surprised the adjudicators by their quality. The entries were fully up to the average in numbers There was a highly credi- table oottagers' section, vegetables being gener- ally meritorious. The special prizes offered by the Earl of Haddington for collections of vege- tables attracted some capital exhibits, the three prizo-witincrs being of such uniformly high standard that there was very little to ohaase between them. The effect of the sunieaa sum- mer was, of course, painfully apparent in the different varieties of hardy fruit, but. taken generally this section, both in the oottagers' and amateurs' departments, was superior to that which has been seen in some other dis- tfiota this summer. A very pleasing feature throughout the show was the splendid display of sweet peas, embracing all the favourite varieties, the judges being of opinion that it would be impossible to stage finer specimens. Table decorations were., as usual, much in evi- dence, occupying one side of the interior of one of the Largo tents. There were no fewer than thirteen of these charming exhibits. A rather curious feature was the separate pro- vision which had been made here for lady and gentleman competitors. Mr. Geoffrey Hughes, who took first honours in the gentlemen's com- petition, shewed a most tasteful arrangement of sweet peas and gypsophilia. Among the ladies, Miss Threlfall. who shared the premier prize with Miss Gordon, bad a beautiful dis play of nigelfe, decorated with asparagus and wild grasses. Another notable exhibit, belong- ing to Mrs. Hughes, which was awarded third prize, was composed of the Dorothy Perkins variety of rose, an exquisite small bloom emin- ently fitted for this kind of exhibition. A cluster of these pretty flowers in a silver bowl foi'med the centrepiece, and they wpre- decorated with their own foliage, the pretty effect of the table being enhanoed by four silver ornamental oandkwticks. Mias Gordon's table was com- posed of a rioh da.rk blue flower known locally as Venus' Looking-glass, relieved by asparagus and wild grasses. The judges were Mr. England (Saighton Towers), Mr. Wingficld (Doddington). Mr. George Dutton (Crewej. and Mr. Dunning (Tarporley), the table decorations being judged by Lady Ruth Baillie-Hamilton and wild flowers by Lady Grisell Baillie-Hamilton. The duties of hon. secretary wers this year dis- charged for the finrt. time by Mr. T. Herbert., who proved an able successor to Mr. C. Sprac-k- ling. He had a capable and zealous assistant in Mr. W. Reeee. THE SPORTS. I The athletic sports, which are always a popu- lar adjunct of tho show, claimed considerable interest during the afternoon. Good entries had bc-en 9aeured, and the racing was of high order, both in sprinting and cycling, being hap- pily free from accident. The officials were.— Judges, the Rev. W. 0. M. Hughes, Dr. Hewer, Dr. Smartt, and Mr. J. Lewis: referees, Mr. J. L. Rogers and Mr. T. W. Dunning; starter, Mr. H. Billington judges' stewards, Messrs. J. Pickering and W. I. Grafton; prtisH steward, Capt. the Hon. H. R. Ardo n Bail lie -Ham i! to n; telegraph stewards, Messrs. R. Hewitfy E. Wil. kinson and E. Smart; marksmen, Messrs. A. Durston. E. Oawley, E. G. Giddens and W. E. Garner; oompotitors' steward, Mr. II, Wilson; cleik of the course, Mr. T. Forster; hon. secre- tary, Mr. H Billington. Details:—120 yards handicap (local)-lst heat: 1, W. E. Fleet, 14yds; 2. T. Wright, 7yds; 3, E. C. Cadman, 3y<;s, 2nd heat: 1, W. Gregory, 9iyds; 2, J. Cadman. 8gyds; 3, W. Darlington, 4yds. Final: 1, W. Gregory; 2, W. Fleet; 3, J. Cadman. One mile bicycle handicap (op-cri)-lsf, heat: 1, W. Roberts, Little Sutton. 60yds; 2. J. Cum- mins, Alpraham, 40yds. 2nd heat: 1. II. Scott, Tarporiey. 25yds; 2, J. Everett, Cassia, 60yds. 3rd heat: 1, W. Spann, Over, llOyds; 2, S. Evans, Chester, 70yde. Final: 1 Cummins; 2, Soott; 3. W. Roberts. 120 yards handicap (open): 1, E. C. Cadman, Tilstone. lO^yds; 2. T. E. Sawyer, Kelsall, 7ydh; 3. W. Darling- ton. Tarvin, 11yds; 4, T. Groucott, Bnnbury, lIyds. Two mil-o bioycle liaitdicap (open)—1st lieat: 1. W. Spann, 200yds; 2. A. Grindrod, 200vds. 2nd heat: 1, J. Cummins. 75yds. 3rd heat: 1, W. Roberts, 110yds; 2. J. Tomlinson, 150yds. Final: 1, W. Spann; 2, W. Roberts; 3, J. Cummins. 120 yards scratch race (opon): 1, W. Walker; 2, D. Groen; 3, W. Farrington and F. H. Pinfold. 440 yards handicap (local) 1, T. Wright, 30yds; 2, W. Fleet, 36vds; 3, J. Cadman, 30yds. 440 yards handicap (open): 1, P. Appleton. 30yds; 2, W. H. Cart wright. 35 yds; 3, W. Stockley, Whitchurch, 36yds. Scratch bicycle race of one mile: 1. II. Scott; 2. W. Roberts; 3, C. Evans. foP-O yards handicap (op?n): 1. F. H. Pinfold, 30yds; 2, W. Stock- ley. 35yds; 3, W. A. Pritchard, 15yds. rl't t'i .1 1 prizes were airerwaras distributed on the ground by Lady Cecely Baillie-Hamilton. Re- plying to a vote of thanks wh Ich was accorded to her ladyship, on the proposition of the Rev. W. O. M. Hughes, the Earl of Haddington said he looked upon sports as essential tobhe man- hood of our country. Sports, whether fox- hunting (of which he was very fond), cricket, football or any other good game, he loved to see conducted in a manly spirit; because he be- lieved they all tended to make t,he young men of our country manly, straightforward, s?!f- reliant. and flelf-controlled (Hear, hear.) lie did not Jikoe to see a very manly womall-(laugh- ter)—but much mo-c did he dislike to see an effeminat,, man. (Hear, hear.) The sporta had boen ably conductcd. and the riding and the running had been very good indeed. Referring to the cycling, his lordship said he was sure ther? were many ladies present who would have made as good a show as the men in bicycic- raecs. (Laughter.) If he was spared another y-ear he hoped! he would oiice again meet his Tarporley friends and welcome strangers who kindly honoured the show with their presence. (Applause.) PRIZE LIST. GENTLEMEN'S GARDENERS. Plants.—Scove or greenhouse plant: 1, C. Thrc-lfail; 2, J. Gordon Houghton. Specimen plant: 1, J. Gordon Houghton 2. Chas. Th'.el- fall. Palms: 1, J. Gordon Houghton; 2, C. Ihrelfall. Perils: 1, J. Gordon Houghton; 2, C. Ihrelfall; 3, Mrs. Bl-ain. Table plants: 1. C. Threlfall; 2, J. Gordon Houghton3, Lord Tollemaehe. Cut. flowers: 1, C. Threlfall; 2, Earl of Haddington; 3. Mrs. Dixon. Roses: 1, J. Goi-don Houghton; 2. C. Threlfall; 3, Mrs. Dixon. Sweet peas, with foliage 1, Mis. Dixon; 2, Mrs. Blain 3, J. M. Doidon and C. Threlfall. Sweet peas, without foliage: 1, Mrs. lilam; 2, J. M. Gordon; 3, J. Gordon Hough- ton and Mi-a. Dixon. Sweet peas: 1. J. Gor- don Houghton 2. J. M. Gordon and Earl of Haddington. Carnations: 1. C. Threlfall; 2, Earl of Haddington; 3, J. Gordon Houghton. Tomatoes: 1, Mrs. Dixon; 2, C. Threlfall; 3, Earl of Haddington. Peaches: 1, C. Threlfall; 2, Lord Tollemaoho. Apricots: 2, C. Threlfall. Plums: 1. C. Threlfall; 2, J. Gordon Hough- ton. Melons: 1, J. Gordon Houghton 3, Lord TolJemaeho. Peas: 2, C. Threlfall; 3, Earl of Haddington. Runner beans: 1. Major J. M. Gordon; 2, C. ThrolfalL Potatoes: 1, C. Threlfall; 2, J. Gordon Houghton; 3, Mrs. Dixon. Onions: 1. C. Threlfall; 2, Major J. M. Gordon; 3, Mrs. Blain. Cau la flowers: 1, Lord Tollemaiohe; 2, C. Threlfall. Black grapes: 1. Lord Tollemoehe; 2, C. Threlfall. White grapes: 1, C. Threlfall; 2, Lord Tolle- mache. AMATEURS. Gteenhoueo plants: 1, D. Wright. Specimen plant: 1, Herbert White; 2, D. Wright, Foli- age plant 1, D. Wright 2, R. Cowap; 3, G. W. Smith. Greenhouse ferns: 1, D. Wright. Roses: 1, W. Cadman; 2, J. Veraon; 3, D. Wright. Asters: 1, T. Nidd; 2, W. Cadman; 3. J. Wright. Cactus dahlias: 1, T. Jackson; 2, J. Cadman; 3, W. Cadman. Gladiola: 1. W. Oadman. Stocks: 1, W. Cadman; 2, Mrs. Ash- 1 '\Y I 3, T. Lance ley. Sweet peas: 1, Mrs. Jno. Bureton; 2, G. W. Smith; 3, Wm. Gadmati; extra prize, Miss Wilson. Sweet peas, without foliage: 1. Mm A. Burston; 2, W. Cadman; 3, J. Cadmian; extra, G. W. Smith. Carna- tions: 1, J. Wright; 2, John Vernon; 3, T. Lanceley. Annuals: 1, W. Cadman; 2, John Wright; 3, D. Wright. Antirrhinum: 2 (equal), D. Wright. and W. Oadman. Table decora- ti-ons: 1 (equal), Miss M. Gordon and Miss M. Threlfall; 2 (equal). Mis. Spracklin.-&nd Mias Hughes; 3. Mrs. Hughes. Dessert apples: 1, G. W. Smith; 2, T. Lanceley; 3, H. Wood- ward Kitchen apples: 1, H. Woodward; 2, W. Carter; 3, D. Wright. Pears: 1, H. Wood- ward; 2, W. Carter; 3, H. White. Damsons: 1, G. W. Smith; 2, V. Hitohin; 3, T. Lance- ley. Plums: 1, W. Cadman; 2, D. Wright; 3, T. Nield. Plums: 1, W. Cadman; 2, T. Jack- son. Cherries: 1, G. W. Smith; 2, E. W. Bar- ton. Currants: 1, T. Nield; 2, Mrs. R. Cowap. Potatoes: 1, T. Lanceley; 2, J. Wright; 3, W. Cadm-an; extra, D. Wright. Kidney potatoes: 1, T. Lanceley; 2, H. White; 3, W. Woolley. Round potatoes: 1. H. White; 2, C. Ashley; 3, W. Piatt. Cucumbers: 1. W. Garter. Toma- toes: 1, T. Jackson. Runner beans: 1, T. D. Wright; 2, N. Woolley. Dwarf beans: 1, J. Piatt, Broad beans: 1, T. Lanceley; 2, T. Nield. 1, T. Lanceley; 2, J. Vernon; extra, W. Cadman. Onions: 1. J. Plutrt; 2, T. Nield. Shallots: 1, T. Lanceley; 2, T. Nield. Cauliflowers: 1, H. NVoodward; 2, W. Cadman. Cabbage: 1, H. White; 2, W. Car- ter. Red cabbage: 1, T. Lanceley; 2, T. Nield. White celery: 1 and 2, T. Lanceley. Rod celery: 1, T. Jackson; 2, J. Cadman. White marrows: 1, M rs. R. Cowap; 2, H. White. Green marrows: 1, A. Done; 2, J. Platt. Carrots: 1, J. Platt; 2, W. Oarter. Turnips: 1, J. Piatt; 2, W. Oarter. Leeks: 1, H. Woodward; 2, G. W. Smith. Parsnips: 1, W. Oa.rter; 2, J. Cadman. Beetroot: 1, G. W. Smith; 2, T. Lanceley. Rhubarb: 1. G. W. Smith; 2. Mrs. R. Cowap. Root parsley: 1, J. Piat t; 2, W. Carter. Honey.—One pound bottles: 1, W. Reec?; 2, C. Thielfall; 3. F. Hewitt. One pound sec- tions: 1, W. Reece; 2, C. Threlfall. SPECIAL PRIZES. Presented by the Earl of Haddin-,ton.-But- ter, half-pounds: 1, F. Forster; 2, Mrs. Stokes; 3, Mr. A. Cookson. Two pounds of butter: 1, Mrs. E. Wright; 2, Mrs. J. Jones; 3, J. Latham. Presented by Oapt. Bailiie-Hamilton.-Eggs I (white): 1, Hanks; 2, F. Forster; 3, J. O. Cookson. Eggs (coloured): 1, Miss Sheen; 2, Miss Clutton, 3, F. Forster. Presented by Mr. M. Goulding.—Cucumbers: 1. C. Threlfall; 2, Mrs. Dixon. Presented by Messrs. Garton, Warrington.- Swede tuinips: 1, A. Brock; 2, J. Platt. Man- golds: 1, A. Brook; 2, J. Platt; 3, W. Platt. Gentlemen's table decorations: 1, G. H. Hughes; 2, Hatton; 3, B. Hughes. COTTAGERS. Window plant: 1, W. Reece; 2, T. Frod- sham; 3. G. Wrench. Window plants: 1 W. Dutton; 2, Mrs. P. Lovett; 3, T. Frodsham. Specimen plant: 1, J. Wrench; 3, A. Prince. Greenhouse plants: 1, J. Wrench. Hardy ferns: 1. W. Princa; 2, A. Prince. Begonias: 1. J. Wrench; 2, A. Prince. Roses: 1, J. Wiench; 2, R. Woodward; 3, G. Hewitt, As- ters: 1, T. Frodsham; 2, G. Sumner; 3, H. Ourwcll. Stocks: 1, J. Wrench; 2, T. Frod- sham. Double daihlias: 1, J. Wrench; 2, G. Sumner. Cactus dahlias: 1. F. Proctor; 2, J. WTrenrh; 3, J. Sheen. Pansies: 1, A. Prince; 2. T. Frodsham. African marigolds: 1, G. Sum- nür; 2. G. Hewitt. Hollyhocks: 1, F. Proctor; 2, J. Guest; 3, W. Hewitt. Gladioli: 1, F. Proctor; 2. T. Frodsham, Carnations: 1, J. Wrench; 2, R. Woodward. Hand bouquet: 1, W. Oawley; 2, W. Prince; 3, A. Prince. An- nuals: 1, H. Curwell; 2. J. Wrench; 3, T. Frodsham. Swoat peas, with foliage: 1, H. Curwell; 2, W. Oawley; 3, G. Sumner. Sweet poas, without foliage: 1, F. Proctor; 2. G. Hewitt and T. Frodsham; 3, H. Curwell. Des- sert apples: 1, R. Woodward; 2, R. T. Jones; 31- G.. Wood. Kitohn apples: 1, G. Woodj 2, « J. Wrenwh; 3, R. T. Jones. Pears: 1, G. Wood; 2. G. Wrench; 3. A. Prince. Cherries: 1. A. Prince; 2, J. Wrench. Plums: 1, A. Prince; 2, G. Wood. Damsons: 1, R. Wood- ward; 2, G. Wood; 3, W. Dutton. Collection of fruit: 1, H.-Cur well; 2, A. Prince; 3, R T. Jones. Currants: 1, H. Curwell; 2, F. Proo tor. Potatoes: 1, J. Guest; 3, T. La.tha.m. Potatoes (kidney): 1, G. Guest; 2, F. Proctor; 3, R. T. Jones. Round potatoes: 1, G. Wrench; 2, J. Wrench; 3, T. La.tham. Cucumbers: 1. T. Frodsham; 2, H. Curwell; 3, J. Wrench. Beans: 1, T. Frodsham; 2, G. Sumner; 3, E. Stockton. Runner beans: 1, W. Dutton; 2. J. Wrench; 3. G. Wood. Dwarf beans: 1, J. Guest; 2, T. Fi-odghtni; 3, T. Asprey. Pod peas: 1, G. W rench; 2, F. Proctor; 3, J. Wrench. Onions: 1, G. Hewitt; 2, F. Proctor; 3, J. Sheen. Carrots: 1, F. Proctor; 2. G. Hewitt; 3, R. Woodward. Celery: 1, G. Sum- ner; 2, J. Guest; 3, G. Wrenc-h. Red celery: 1, F. Proctor; 2, J. Sheen; 3, G. Hewitt. Mar- iows (white): 1, G. Wrench 2. R. Woodward; 3, J. Wrench. Marrows (green): 1. J. Guest; 2, A. Prince; 3, E. Stockton. Shallots: 1, T. Frodsham; 2, G. Sumner; 3. E. Stockton. Red cabbages: 1. G. Hewitt; 2, E. Stockton; 3. J. Guest. Summer cabbagcs: 1. J. Wrench; 2, G. Wrench; 3, G. Hewitt. Cauliflowers: 1, G. Hewitt; 2, W. Dutton; 3, G. Stun- ner. Cabbage lettuce-: 1, Mrs. S. Wright; 2, F. Proctor; 3. A. Prince. Cos lettuce: 1, W. Hewitt; 2. R. Woodward; 3, A. Prince. Turnips: 1, F. Proctor; 2, J. Wrench.; 3, G. Hewitt. Parsnips: 1. G. Hewitt; 2, J. Wrench; 3, G. Wrerroh. Beetroot: 1. F. Proc- tor; 2, E. Stockton; 3, J. Wiench. Ieks: 1, J. Wrench; 2. G. Wrench; 3, E. Stockton. Rhubarb: 1, A. Prince; 2, J. Guest. Parsley: 1. J. Wrench; 2, G. Wrench. Honey—Twelve lib. bottles: 1. G Woolley; 2, J. Atkins; 3. J. Reece. Six lib. sections: 1. J, Reece. Collec- tion of vegetables: 1, F. Proctor; 2, J. Wrench; 3, J. Guest, Loaf of bread: 1. R. Oawley; 2, J. Gilbert; 3. G. Wrench. Collec- tion of wild flowers: 1, G. Holland; 2, J. Bil- lington; 3. J. E. Hewitt; 4. G. Gregory and Lucy Dutton; 5, W. Vernon and H. Triggs; 6, F. Gregory and L. Rowland extra prizes, E. Southern, G. Dutton, M. Wilkinson. Decorated basket of wild fruit: 1. W. Wilkinson; 2, G. Gregory; 3. J. Hewitt; 4, W. Cork. Collec- tion of wild fruit: 1, G. Gregory; 2, J. Bil- lington and E. Ilewitb; 3, T. Shaw.

POINTS. —— « Of all the lies told on Radical plat- forms at the last election, probably the greatest was that if the Unionists were returned, your food will cost you more. Since the present Government came into power, nearly every article of domestic consumption has gone up in price. Cocoa is the latest commodity to in- crease in cost. Bread, tea, sugar, bacon, raisins, jams, sardines, not to mention coal, have gone up. The dishonesty of the Radical pre- tensions about cheap food for the people stands revealed to every house- wife in the country. At the next election, Unionists, therefore, will be able to say un- challenged, Under a Radical, Free Trade Government your food has cost you more.

LITTLE SUTTON. The annual exhibition of the Little Sutton and District Oottagers and Allotment Society was held on Saturday afternoon in a field kindly placed at the disposal of the committee by MT. W. Croee. Fortunately the weather was very fav >urab!e, conøeqL'<c;ntly theire were a good num- boi of visitors. Notwithstanding tlie terrible destruction of crops by t.he storm in June, the:e were a. fair number of exhibits and the quality was good. Potatoes were exceptionally fine; onions and oabbages were also two strong classes peas, carrots, and parsnips were only moderate, while runner and' kidney beans were very poor. Marrows, wlhioh are generally plentiful, were scarce, as were also cauliflowers, while celery was not up to the usual standard. Coming to the lfowers, sweet peas were excep- tionally good al! round, some grand specimens being shewn. Roses too were good, as were dahlias, but stocks, and more particularly asters, were poor; and only two collections of fruit wore shewn. A new departure was that of a floral design and a table decoration, and doubtless another year the entries in these classes will be more numerous. Mr. A. A. A. Reid (Ledsbam Hall) contributed some nice plants, and a good collection of sweet peais. The arrangements wero ably carried out by Messrs. Job Niehodla (secretary), J. Jones (as- sistant secretary), assisted by the committee. The judges were Messrs. J. McDonald (gar- dener to Mr A. A. A. Reid, Ledsbam Hall), Da vies (gardener to the Rev. W. E. Torr, Eaetham), and Harris (gardener to Mr. Yeo- ward, Mayfield, Ghilder Thornton). The following is the PRIZE LIST. COTTAGERS. Potatoes: 1, J. NichoUe; 2, S. Flavell; 3, W. Evans; 4, R. W. Joneø. Kidney potatoes: 1, S. Flavell; 2, J. Nicholls; 3, C. E. Cash; 4, E. Letman. Round potatoes: 1, J. Nicholls; 2, S Flavell; 3, J. Hill; 4, W. Evans. Peas: 1, S. Taylor; 2, R- Lee; 3, J. Parker. Runner beans: 2, W. Evans. Kidney beans: 1, S. Taylor; 2, W. Taylor; 3, C. E. Cash. White cabbages: 1, W. Taylor; 2, J. Nioholls; 3, E. Letman. Red cabbages: l, S. Flavell; 2, W. Bv-vrts; 3, R W. Jones. Ocas lettuce: 1, W. Taylor; 2. W. Evans; 3, R. W. Jo nee. Carrots: 1, W Taylor; 2, R. W. Joies; 3, H. Sl-awson. Parsnips: 1, W. Taylor; 2, J. Parker; 3, H. Slawson, Autumn onions: 1, E. Letman; 2, J. Parker; 3. S. Flavell. Spring onione: 1, O. E. Oasih 2, H. Slawson; 3, J. Parker. Tur- nips: 1, H Slawson; 2, R. W. Jones; 3, R. Lee. Beetroots: 1, R. W. Jones; 2, W. Evans; 3, E. Letman. Eschalots 1, S. Flavell; 2, J. Parker; 3, H. Slawson. Red celery: 1, J. Hill; 2, W. Evans; 3, C. E. Caah. White oelery: 1, W. Evans Cut flowers: 1, J. Parker. Cactii dahlias: 1, J. Parker. Gladioli: 1, S. Taylor. Apples: 1, E. Let-man; 2, R. W. Jones; 3, J. Parker. Collection of vegetables: 1, C. E. Cash; 2, W. Evano. Stocks: 1, H. Siawson; 2, R. W. Jones; 3, J. Parker. Sweet pees: 1, J. Pairker; 2, J. Hill; 3, S. Taylor. Window plant: 1, C. E. Casii; 2, J. Nicholls; 3, W. Evains. Broad beans: 1, C. E. Cash; 2, W. Evans; 3, J. Hill. AMATEURS. Round potatoes: 1, J. Taylor 2, J.Nicholas; 3, G. W. Arthur; 4, H. Attwell. Kidney pota- toes: 1, J. Taylor; 2, H. Attwell; 3, J. Nicholls; 4, W. Elbs. Vegetable marrows: 1, G. W. Arthur; 2, W. Ellis. Red oelery: 1, H. Attwell; 2, W. El lie; 3, J. Taylor. White celery: 1, H. Attwell; 2, W. Ellis; 3, J. Tay- lor. Carrots: 1, W. Evans; 2, W. Ellis; 3, J. Taylor. Parsnips: 1, J. Taylor; 2, W. Evans; 3, W. Ellis. Turnips: 1, G. W. Arthur; 2, R. W. Jones; 3, W. Ellis. Beetroots: 1, R. W. Jones; 2, G. W. Arthur; 3, W. Evans. Peas: 1, J. Parker; 2, W. Ellis; 3, G. W. Arthur. Autumn onions: 1, J. Parker; 2, W. Ellis; 3, W. Evans. Spring onions: 1, H. Attwell; 2, J Pa.rker; 3, G. W. Arthur. Kidney beans: 2, W. Ellis. Broad beans: 1, W. Evans; 2, G. W. Arthur; 3, J. Nicholls. White cabbages: 1, W. Ellis; 2, G. W. Arthur; 3, J. Nicholls. Red cabbages: 1, W. ElLis; 2, J. Taylor; 3, W. Evans. Culinary apples: 1, C. Cash 2, R. W. Jones; 3, J. Taylor. Dessert apples: 1, H. Attwell; 2, J. Taylor. Asters: 1, J. Taylor; 2, H. Attwell. Cut flowers: 1, J. Parker; 2, G. W. Arthur; 3, J. Taylor. Vegetables: 1, W. Ellis; 2, J. Evans. Stocks: 1, H. Attwell. Sweet, peas: 1, J. Parker; 2, J. Taylor; 3, W. Ellis. Roses: 1, E. Cash; 2, W. Ellis. OPEN SECTION. Collection of vegataJblea: 1, W. Ellis 2, J. Taylor. Fruit: 1, W. Ellis; 2, J. Taylor. Table plants: 1, W. Evans; 2, C. Caah; 3, W. Ellis. Dahlias: 1, W. Parker; 2, G. W. Arthur: 3, J. G. Moore. Roses; 1, J. Parker; 2, E. J. Cash; 3.. W. Ellis/ LADIES' SECTION. I Floral decoration in box: 1, H. Ellis. Table decoration 1, Mias Arthur 2, Miss E. Lee. CHILDREN'S CLASS. Wild flowers: 1, Faith Dea.n; 2, M. Flavell; 3, M. Murray. Wild gra»ases: 1, H. Grimeditch; 2. L. Murray; 3, M. Murray. During the afternoon sports were held un- der the direction of the following ge.nt.le.men :— Stewards: Messrs. W. Jenkinson, W. Evans, II. Dutton, II. Bowyer, W. Williams, Jos. Ben- nicn, W. Parker, G. Parry, B Bennion. Handi- cappers: Messrs. G. Beruiion and J. Waring. Starter: Mr. G. Bennion. Hon. Secretary. Mr. A. Parry. Judges: Messrs R. R Douglas, F. Walker, a.nd J. Hopley. Results:—100 yards flat, handicap (open) 1, C. Swift, Little Sut- ton (8 yards); 2, Eo Ledsham, Whitby (8 yards); 3, A Farrington, Ellesmere Port (2yard«). Half- mile bicycle handicap (open) 1, R. Stacey, Flint. (50 yarcb); 2, T. Spruce, Two Mills (60 yards); 3, W. Morris, Hoylake (45 yards). Consolation 100 yard; flat: 1, A. Croft, Hooton (10 yards^ 2, A. Farrington, Ellesmere Port (2 yards) 220 yards flat handicap (open) 1, A. Fanington, Ellesmere Port (4 yards); 2, Brooks, Saltney (scratch) 3, J. Piatt, Neston (6 ydrs.) One mile bicycle (under 18 years): 1, T Spruce, Two Mills (5 yards) 2, A. Shone, Woodbank (30 yards) 3, W. Price, Whitby (10 ya-rda). One mile bicycle (open): 1, W. Roberts, Little Sutton (30 yards); 2, S. Evans, Chester (30 yards); 3, W. A. Jones, Neston (45 yards). 440 yards flat race handicap (open) 1, J. Platt, N-e-ston (12 yards); 2, A. Farrington, Ellesmere Port (9 yards); 3, E. Ledfeham, Whitby (20 yards). Ladies' race: 1, Mrs. Fabby; 2, Miss Lilly Caeh. Hurdle raoo, about 500 yards: 1, A. Williams, Great Sutton (50 yards) 2, S. Flavell, Little Sutton (40 yards); 3, J. Platt, Neston (12 yards).

CURIOUS FRODSHAM DISPUTE. T WHAT IS A GiFT, TRADESMAN v. COUNCIL. A FOOTPATH QUESTION. At the Frodsham Petty Sessions, on Wednes- day, Ernest Stanley Collinson, groc-er and pro- vision dealer. Church-street, Frodsham, was summoned for having obstructed the footpath in front of his shop on Juno 22nd. Mr. II. N. Linakor, solicitor. appeared for defendant, who pleaded not guilty. P.S. Breeze said he saw in Church-street a number of boxes and a barrel of potatoes in front of defendant's shop by the window. They projected three feet into the street. On the opposibe side of the footpath there was a barrel of potatoes which projected from the kerbstone on the footpath 2ft. 3in. by 2ft. 6in. Later on the obstructions weiw still in the same. places. Ho told defendant he would be reported. De- fendant said: "I am sorry; I will come and remove the barrel of potatoes." He did so. There were numerous visitors in Frodsham that- day, and the free passage of the footpath was obstructed.—Cross-examined Ho rememberro the old property before the shop was built. He contended that defendant, had no right to go beyond the line of the main wall of Hough's shop and the Diover'i? Arms. In answer to the Chairman, Mr. Linakor said the property was leasehold, and they had no plan of the ground as leased. Replying to a further question by Mr. Linaker, witness said the steps of the old property projected beyond the line he had indicated. Wm. Diggle, surveyor to the Runcorn Rural District Council, said the steps came past the present building line, but, when the steps wera removed the projecting portion, it was under- stood, became part of the footpath. There was no arrangement, but it was always understood in such oases that such land was given to the public. He, as surveyor, should object to any claim for the land. Mr. Oollinson paid for the pavement up to the line of the old steps. He did not think there was any bargain as to the giving of the land to the footpath. He took it, however, that such land was given to the pub- lic. In reply to the Clerk, witness said part of the pavement was made by ths contractor and tho of-her part by the Council, but there was no dividing line, and there was no bargain made with the local authority. Supt. Beeley: Would you allow anyone to place any steps beyond the present line of shopsi?—By no means, I consider we could prevent them. Is not the very act of their setting the build- ing back sufficient dedication?—Witness said he considered so. There was no arrangement giving any one the right, to placle things beyond the line of the shop. Mr. Linaker submitted that so far as the ob- struction on the shop side of the footpath was concerned, he had no case to answer. It was quite clear that the land belonged to the pro- perty. and the fact that they set the buildings back in order to bring them in line with the othar premises did not affect their right to the land in front of the shop, which belonged to them. He contended that what Mr. Diggle said did not interfere with the right of the owner to the land. He cited a High Court oaae, which he claimed was on all fours with the present case, and was dismissed. He sub- mitted that Mr. Oollinson had a perfect right, if lie ohose, to bring his goods not only up to the building line, but on to the land which belonged to him, and which formed the site of the old steos and rock. Defendant proved that when he bought the property there were stone steps and some rooks in front of the premises, and he had them pulled down and brought them in line with the ad- joining buildings. Mr. Linaker: Did you ever give this land to the publid-No, You simply threw it open?—Yes. Has anyone ever done anything to the path except yourself?—No. Cross-examined by the Superintendent, wit- ness said he claimed the land where the old steps stood. The Chairman (Mr. Alfred Thomas) said that a groat deal of the space in Frodsham bat ween the houses and roads had at one time been gar- dens. and he did not think the highway autho- rity had any more right than he had to the land. Supt." Beeley said he was not particular about the barrel of potatoes, but the question was whether the practice was to be tolerated. What was the use of the Improvement Act if the shopkeepers could come three or four feet on to the footpath? The Chairman: You will have to take it to the High Court. Supt. Boeley: No, I will abide by your de- cfsion. Tho Chairman: You have brought this case to try aind sh-ew- Supt. Beeley: I am not bringing it as a too case. We take it as an obstruction. The Clerk: In all future cases there should be an agreement that the land is conveyed to the local authority. The ca^e was dismissed. A similar summons against JOB. Gilmour Kydd, of Church-street was not proceeded with. Supt. Beeley said the case was brought for- ward in the interests of the public.

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NORLEY WATER SCHEME. I T RURAL COUNCIL'S DECISION. I At a meeting of the Runcorn Rural Council on Tuesday, the Clerk reported that the Health Committee of the County Council had written to request the Dis-trict Council to take steps, to prevent the domestio use in Norley of water found to bo contaminated. Mr. S. Woodward (Kingsley) said t.he special Norley Water Committee had deferred their decision respecting the adoption of the entire scheme, pending the decision of a public met- ing of Novlcy parishioners, which, they were told, had been called. Th? .special committee and the Council had met that morning, and were informed by the Ohairman of the Parish Council that they promised to amend one of the public water supplies, as an experiment, with a view to feeing what could be done throughout the district. Beyond this there was nothing, and the committee wero not satis- fied. The bad condition of the water supply touched a great number of private supplies, and there were many cases quite on a par with what was contained in the letter before them. They had reason to believe that if a poll wero taken as to whether the whole scheme should be adopted or not, there would be a good majority of ratepayers in favour. lie believed theic wa-s a strong feeling already against the partial scheme. The committee lecommended that the clerk be authorised to take tlie neces- soary steps for the carrying out of tlie entile scheme in accordance with the plans and speci- fications. Mr. C. E. Linaker seconded the adoption of the report. The minutes were confirmed. Mr. C. F. Bell (Norley) voted against. Mr. C. F, Bell said that he wished to strongly piotest against, the discourteous way in which Dr. Adams had treated him. Several weck-s ago lie addressed a series of questions to the mecti- oal officer and the inspector. Mi-. Partington very kindly replied at the next meeting, but Dr. Adams had week after week offered trifling excuses, and tho answers were not given yet. He protested against the doctor having with- held the replies, to which he was entitled, until after the special corr.mittoo had given their verdict, He took exception to the meeting of that committee, and re-spectfitlly asked that the replies should bo given. Dr. Adams, replying to Mr. Bell's criticisms, said that he didn't consider it the right of any member of the District Council to demand any- thing from him except upon tlhe authority of the chair. He apo!ogif?ed to Mr. Bell for any sense of discourtesy that, he might have felt, and assured! him that none was meant. Mr. Bell was not the only person in Norloy who had approached him either directly or in- directly, and to all he had turned a dteaf ear. If the Council wished him to sink the dignity of his position, he would fall in with their wishes, but he reminded Mr. Bell that he was the servant of the District Council, and not of any district councillor. Further discussion took plÆtce between Mr. Bell and the doctor. The Chairman declined to grant Mr. Bell's appeal for the. questions to bo answered, on the grounds tha.t they were em- bodied in the medical ofifcer's report to the Oounoil. Mr. Bell requested to be supplied with a copy, and his wish was acceded to.