Cheshire Observer

VARKGATE RESIDENT'S DEATH. (Special Telegram.) (From Our Own Correspondent) h- Peter Pearson. a retired commercial traveller, was found dead in bed in his apart- ments, Capflo Cottage. Parkgate, early this tn-orninu;. Deceased, who had entered on his eighty ninth year, was a native of Yorkshire, und a lifelong member of the Wosleyan hooy, Ha had stayed at Parkgato for some years i:i company with his son. and attributed his re- markable vigour to tho biaeing local air. He took his customary daily walk on Thursday. 110 was very widely respected.

GREAT FLINT FIRE. ———— T ——— SHOPS GUTTED. Early yesterday (Friday) morning, a fire broke out at the extensive business establish- ment of Mr. John Bohannati, Chaster-street. Th" Mold Fire Brigade were immediately sum- moned, and were on the spot in about 15 min- utes, also the brigade from the United Alkali Co.'s works. Despite all efforts, the. fire got such a hold that both large shops were com- pletely gutted and promises burnt to the ground. The shops were largely stocked with vaiuab'o goocls, pianos, silver articles, etc.. all of which -wore completely destroyed. The adjoining pre- mises of Mr. Joseph Davies, butcher, wcre- also much damaged, and at one time it looked as though tho whole b!oek of property adjoining would be destroyed. The premi.s?s of Mr. J. M. Gibson, newsagent, next door but one, also suffered, and much consternation was causcd by the inhabitants, bedding and furniture having to be rsHttrOved, in the street for safety. Great damago ha.3 been done. The property belongs to Mr. Thomas W. Hughes, solicitor, Flint, ^nd is covered by insurance.

HUNTING. A CHESHIRE HOUNDS. Quite a nice morning's cub-hunting took place on Monday, the meet being 4.30 at Waverton. For upwar d s of two hours foxes were rousted in Waverton Gorse. Hounds managed to get hold of ono after some hard work. Davies, the keeper, ihad a good show also in Cotton. Hounds before leaving killed a brace and a half. On Wednesday a visit was paid to the Forest, and for upwards of five hours hounds were busy with a good show of cube on the I Latch mo re side. Several were run to ground and others were bustled about. Foxea to-day had tho best of matters, hounds having to return to kennels without tasting blood, owing to tho great height of the bracken. Thursday's fixture waa Peckforton Gap, and' ijoundi-i were again under the command of Mr. Wilson. A brace were distinguished near the Gap, but were soon lost. Mr. Barber's new planting held several cubs, which gave hounds upwards of an hour's hard work. Hounds at last liad the satisfaction of killing one. This was the worst. scenting morning they have had since they commenced cub hunting. iiL U ECAT. I

CHESHIRE MILK PRODUCERS -—— qp ——— THE ASSOCIATIONS AGENCY. I An important meeting1 of tho Cheshuo Milk Producers' Association was held at the Blos- soms Hotel, Chester, on Saturday. Among too.3e present were Mr. H. J. ToUcmache, who occupied the chair, Mr. George Barbour, Mr. Barnston, and Messrs. J. Beeoroft, H. Bower, G, W. Hill, W. Harvey, R. Shepherd, and J. Sadler (secretary). Correspondence with the Board of Agricul- ture was lead relating to the kind of certifi- cates which are issued by public analysts in case3 of prosecution for alleged adulteration of milk; tho oompiaint of the association bo- ing that only a partial analysis was given, which was considered to be unfair to the vendor of the milk and very misleading. The reply of the Board was not of a very satisfactory nature, as it was pointed out that these cer- tificate were in harmony with tho statu T-e, and any alteration would have to be bought about by legisation.It was dccided to take steps to piomoto legislation upon tho question, with a view to obtaining an additional protection to the dairy farmer.—The Council decided to in- struct their solicitor to support one of their members who was charged with adulterating his milk, but whose high character and stand- ing was a sufficient; g-uarantee to the Oaunail that no act of adulteration had taken place, the deficiency in tho milk being due to some other cause. A new branch consisting of 25 members was established at Moreton and Bidston, with Mr. G. H. Ledger as hon. secretary. Ihe period having exphed for which tho Manchester agent was appointed in conjunction with the Staffordshire and Derbyshire Associa- tions, it was decided not to continue the agency in ibs joint form, but. to re-establish it under the sole responsibility of the Cheshire Milk Pro- ducers' Association, the agent to have the charg-a of th" Liverpool as well as tho Man- chester distl iet Tliis wiil undoubtedly give great satisfaction to the farmers who sond milk to Liverpool, and whose interests generally in connection with their milk trade- will be much bettor looked after, as the result of having the agent on the spot. Already a number of milk churns that had been used for all kinds of pur- poses other than the- legitimate one of carrying milk from the producer to the purchaser have been discovered by the agent, and it is tho intention of the association to spare no pains to bring to book those psople who appear to be making trade of using farmers' churns for their own purposes—often very objectionable ones— while the farmers are deprived of the us? of their churns in the ordinary way of business. It was reported that a yout.h had been prose- cuted at Manch«?t?r for stealing two farmers' churn and selling th-am agtiii, and the pre- siding magistrate sent tho culprit to gaol for three month--3. It is hoped that this will have an agreeably deterrent effect on this kind of business, which it is feared is far too common. It. transpired that tiie secretary had been in- vited by the Hertfordshire County Council to give evidence in connc-otion with tire London County Council (Milk Clauses) Biil before the Committee of the House of Lords. Several important amendments had been secured in the interests of tlie da.iry farmers, and as a con- siderable quantity of milk goes out of Cheshire to London, this will be greatly to the advan- tage of those farmers who send their milk to that city.-Thir-tvon- new members were elected.

BOWLING. I 6 The "Braidley" Challenge Cup, which was presented to the Chester Bawling Green for competition, the terrr,; being that a member must win it three times in suooeseion, or fouir times in ail, before it becomes his absolute property, was oantosted on Wednesday. The games were 15 up, and there wae an excellent competition. The following' the score: — lilr..t Round.—o .A. HasweJl sc., A. Bell 7; G. W. Marslaand sc 7, J. Williamson 7, 15; J. Tushitigham 1, G. Larries sc.; H. Bairton 3, E. Webster 7; H. Gertie 4, E. Wright sc. 15; R. Watkin 4; Chalmers 7, P. Dobbins 1; G. Sparkes 4, R. Wilde sc.; J. Ferguson 2, B. Grosmore 6; F. Simpson 5, J. G. Crawford 5; LI. Williams sc. 12. L. Millington sc. 15; R. Dutton 4, T. Clarke sc. J. Williams 2, J. F. Holowa.y sc. J. Mayers 4, T. Ball 5; T. Thompson 1, J. Dunbabin 2; W. Barton 3. A. Bradley 3; T. Smit.h so. 15, J. Pritohard 2, 10; E. Baft* 4, S. Fearnall 7; J. F. Tlioinat3 4, J. T. Milne 7; B. Johnson 3, F. Lloyd 7; 1-1. Davi.e.s 3, A. Miliward 3; J. Maoklin 7, P. Williams 3; F. Bass 4. J. Hassa.ll 6. Second Round.—B. E. Johnson 9, F. Simpson 15; L. Milllngtcn 11, H. Barton 15; J. F. Thomas, w.o. G. Banner*; R. Watki.n w.o. A. Miilward; J. Ferguson 15, W. Barton 11; P. Wiliiams 9, T. Clarke 15; A. Bell 7, T E. Smith 15; E. Wright 15, R. Wilde 13; J. Williamson 13, T. Ball 15; T. Thompson 15, J. F. Holoway 13. Third Round.—J. F. Thomas 15, J. Ferguson 4; T. Thompson 35, R. Watkin 14; T Ball 10, T. Clarke 15; E. Wright 15, H. Barton 9; T. E. Smith 15, F. Sirrpson 8. Qualifying Round.—E. Wright. 15, J. F. Thomas 8; T. Thompson a bye T. Clarke a bye; T. E. Smith a. bye. Semi-final.—E. Wright 7, T. Thompson 15; T. Clarko 3, T. E. Smith 15. Fl iiii]. -T. Thompson 8, T. E. Smith 15. At the conclusion of t,hn match tho members adjourned to the pavilion, where Mr G. Barnes, the captain of the club, presided. Mr. Bradley, in presenting the cup to the winner, said h? had never seen better bowling in hia life. If there had been any of the Black- pool "cracks" there they would have had to look to their laurels. He congratulated- Mr. Smith on his consistent play throughout the season, which proved that it had not been a (iuky victory, for though but a third season mart he had beaten an old veteran, the -redoubtable Clarke, by 15 to 3. He hoped that Mr. Smith would keep up his consistent form, and win the cup outright^ (Applause.) Mr. Smith thanked the. donor of the. cup, and said how glad he was to receive it at his hands. He had met some good opponents, and they nad had some good gameG, end it was a pleasure to be succossful. He hopeod to remain a member cf the green for many yioars. Mr. J. Williams, in proposing- the health of Mr. Bradley, said it was gratifying to find an old member, who had played many nights on the green, remembering his old oolitt-aaes, even after be r..a.d. left the city, and presenting for competition such a handsome cup. He wae sure it had been meet keenly competed for both by the novices and veterans, and 'he was glad that Mr. Bradley had made it a handicap, for it gave everyone a chance of competing for and possibly winning tho cup. They appreciated his one 11 hear tec1 n ess and kind ness, and were grateful. Mr. Bradley need-ed no thanks; he knew that, and he would ask him to t:sL • that for granted. The promise cf that cup had formed the sArongiest link in keeping- the mem- bers together this year, and he was glad to see the strong had been in eom petin g for it. The toast was received with musical honours, in which Mrs. Bradley was included. Mr. Bradley, in responding, ♦ hanked the pro- poser for his kind remarks, aaid especially for the mention of his good lady. He was one of tho oldest members of the club, and his asso- o'ations with it had always been of the pleasantCKt, character. lie had seen their pre- sident that day, and he was sure they would all wish him a speedy recovery from hig ill- ness, for a more gonial spirit than M'r. John Mayers it would be impossible to find. He hoped they would soon haw him with them on the green again. (Applause.) The toasts of the winner and runner-up brought a pleasant event to a close. On Wednesday evening Memorial Hail and Mr. R. ilodgers'« team met on the Memorial Hall bow Ling green and played a pleasant series of games, in which Mr. Rodgers's team shewed up much better thari on previous occa- sions, and were succcssful in winning in the singles with a n;oe margin. The Hail te-am, under Mr. A. C. Lazenby, however, pulled themselves together in the doubles, and wiped off the deficiency, and finished four points in ha.nd, tho soorea being 148 and 144. Bailey Hill (Mold) and Mold Town S.ubsrip- tion Club rret on the Bailey Hill on Thursday afternoon. The singles resulted 144--68 in favou.r of the Bailey Hill, who also won the doubles by a majority of 22. Total majority for Bailey Hill 98. t

UNUSUAL SHOW INCIDENT.—An un- usual sequel to tho Christleton Show is i-o- ported. It appears that- a filly belonging to a looil gentleman was exhibited at tho show, and after being taken home was missed. The mat- ter was reported to the pol if", and inquiries wear) made, with th? result that the missing aninial was found in a field close by. Wltether tho animal strayed there or was led there is not known, but the police aro investigating the mat- ter. IT ISN'T SAFE to go far without a Water- proof. and to-day you may obtain a good one at a low price at DENSONS' Clothing Department, Northgate Row, Chester. Two lots are being offered at 18/9 and 21J-; usual prices are 21/- and 25/

FRODSHAM LORDSHIP. I MEMORIAL I-IALL.-NVo understand that, Mr. J. C. Sutton, of Hoathdale, the donor of the Hall, is so gratified with the success that has atiended the efforts of tho Hall committee, together with the large membership of the young men of tho district, that ho has given instructions that a new entrance and entrance gates shall be erected at his expense.

▼ ————.— FADES WOOD. I INTERESTING PRESENTATION. —At I the Ptmip-swood, Railway Station, on Monday evening, Mr. Daniel Jones, rural postman, was presented with a handsome gold watch ohain, on tlie occasion of his marriage, and Mrs. Jones was the recipient of a ease of teaspoons. Tho gifts were subscribed for by residents of Padea- wood to niark their appreciation of the courtesy and consideration, which Jones has brought to bear upon the discharge of his official duties. In making the presentation, Mr. John Hulm- ston conveyed the good wishes of the donors in felicitous terms. __m A

PARKGATE. (See also page 11.) _? I ARKGATE HAIL.-Not the least interest- ing of the events which have lately taken placo in Parkgate was the departure of the children attending Parkgate Hall Band of Hope for their fiist ai-iriuv.1 tieat on Wednesday, under tho charge of Mr. and Mrs. Calder. place chosen was Ra.by Mere, The party, consisting of 72 .children and 15 adults, left the Hall in special conveyances (after being photographed by Mr. Mayeock. Parkgate), at two o'o!ock, and readied their destination in good time. The drive through the pretty latie-a was much ap- preciated. a was served, and after a duo appreciation of the swings and donkey rides, racing for prizes commenced, many events be- ing keenly contested. The raoo confined to the mothers was enjoyed thoroughly. Miss Brown (Liverpool) kindly presented the prizes to the winners. An early start was made for home, after an enjoyable afternoon. Through too kind- ncee of four frisnds, ten boys at present, staying in Parkgate (from a Manchester Mission) were included in tho party, and will take away with them a bright recollection of the place and this kindly interest. The R?v. J. Towert was a welcome visitor. Thanks are due to the follow- ing friends who helped so materially to make the day a success:— Col Lloyd (Neston). Mr. Robert Scottt (Little Neston), Mr. C. Swift (Parkgate), and Mr. Thomaa (Brook-street), for convoy an oes; Mr. Geo. Brassey (Liverpool), for gifts of sweats; and Miss Brown (Liverpool), for the prizes.

CHRISTLETON. FLOWER SERVICE.-On Sunday waning the annual B?.wer service waa hdd at bha i?n; ley an Chapel. The scholatis in the Sunday school each brought a bunch of floweis, which at the close of the service were distributed among tho sick poor of the parish, and some wore sent to the Chester Infirmary. The ser- vice was ctHwiu/ctod by Mr. R W. Killon, of Chester, who preached an eloquent and instruc- tive sermon to a crowded congregation. Special hymns and anthems were rendered by theohoir, and four of tho scholars in the Sunday school rende-ood a quartette in a pleasing manner. Miss T. Winv/aid ably presided at tha organ, and the collections were satisfactory.

T HESW ALL. A CYCLE'S DISAPPEARANCE.—At the County Police Court at Birkenhead on Monday, before Mr. Thomas Da view, a young fellow named Christopher William Stephen, of no stated address, was charged with having stolen a bicycle worth L9, the property of Robert Moore, at Heswail. Robert Moore, gardener at the Viotori.a. Hotel, Her.wall, and living at Thing- wall, identified the bicycle. On Saturday, the 10th August, he put his bicycle in an empty washhouse adjoining the hotel about ten minutes padt, seven in the morning. On returning for his machine at noon he found it had disappeared. Acting-Sergeant Nolan, stationed at Crowe, aid on Monday, the 12th August, he went to the cycle shop of Mr. James Evans, Mill-street, Crewe, and there saw the accused and Mrs. Evans. The latter said to witness "Do you want a nice bicycle? Thi, young man hae.onc to sell." Witness asked Stephen how much he wanted for it, and he Mked for £ 5. 10s. Witness said he had reaoon to believe the bicycle v?aa &toien from Heewall, and prisoner made no reply. YYitneas took him to the police-station. P.C. Dodd, of Birkenhead, stated that when charged prisoner said "I did not me-m to steal it; I meant to go to Newcastle to look for work, and then send it back to Bob." —Prisoner in court said he did not mean to steal the bicycle but to look for work. He had no money to pay for the train fare. He meant to send the bicycle back when ho had used it.—Prisoner was oommitted for trial at the Quarter Sessions, to be held at Chester in October.

MR. GRAYSON1 UNREPENTANT. — v ANOTHER WILD SPEECH. Mr. Victor Grayson, M.P., who arrived at Neath, South Wales, on Friday evening, to address a meeting in connection with the strike of shop assistants, stated that he "thought" he had s.en the statement about the military shooting- on the crowd at Belfast in the Sunday li,apers-thc, "Sunday Chronicle" and the "Weekly Dispatch." Mr. Grayson added that "the whole affair" had boen frightfully dis- torted and misrepresented. "I adhero to the general principle," he added, "that foree should be met with force. My reference to the bottle was by way of making a comparison as to the conditions under which the conflict was being carried on. I am entirely unrepentant." Then, by way off emphasising his unrcpont- anee, he subsequently made another wild speech to the shop assistants. "It is the soldiers who fill me with astonishment," Mr. Grayson said. "Why, because they wear red coats, should they obey the command to fire by an insuffer- able snob called an officer? It fills me with astonishment that soldiers, when ordered to shoot their fellows, do not reverse their rifles and refuse to fire. The National Guard did that, and t.he time will come when the British soldier wi!l do the same."

The Holywell Board of Guardians at their late meeting had an application from a woman for out-relief on tho ground that her on had been out on strike for three months. The relieving officer said the son, who lived with his mother, was receiving 12s. a week strike pay, and the chairman (Mr. J. Prince) said the law was that the guardians could not relievo strikers. The Rev. Dr. Oliver, who eaid his sympathies wore with strikers in some instances, thought the fact of the man being on strike did not prove him to be in the wrong. The Chairman: You cannot relieve a striker; t.he law is against you. The Clerk said it would be placing the Poor Law in competition with labour. It was a matter of controversy and the Board could not take either side. For Black or Tan or Glace Boots or Shoes, for Athletic Shoes of all descriptions, for quality, for style, for reasonable prices, you cannot do better than Hewitt's, Abbey Gateway. Fifty years good refutation.

[ TRAM RETURNS. 1' A -V T -^s Weekend'g City Section. Boughton Section, t Aug. 22. Pass ,rq. £ s. d. Pass'rs. £ s. d. ] Friday. 6.313.24 19 11 .1,733. G 6 6 Saturday 11,456.45 11 0 .3,557.13 1 10 Sunday 5,320.22 8 5 .1,658, 6 5 41 Monday. 7,734 31 6 5 .1,974, 7 3 0 Tuesday 6,573.26 7 51 1,789 6 11 8i Wednesday. 6,780.26 7 7 .2,032. 7 8 0 Thursday 7,037.28 1 0 £ .1,808. 6 12 7 j COMPARISON. f CITY SECTION. ? Week ending. Passengers. £ s. d. f Aug. 17th, 1901. 49,031 205 17 0 Aug. 18th, 1906 51,639 212 4 4t Decrease. 2,008 6 7 44 BOUGHTON SECTION. Weekending. Passengers. £ s. d. Aug. 17tb,1007 13,617 52 11 10

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SHREWSBURY FLORAL FETE 1 I MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY. The great Shrewsbury Floral Fete opened in the beautiful Quarry grounds on Wednesday, and was attended by many thousands of visitors, the weather being beautifully fine. The en- tries numbered three thousand, and tho prize money over twelve hundred younds, as well as silver vases, gold medals, etc. Lord Hastings, of Melton Constable, won the silver challenge vaso for grapes for the third year, and takes it absolutely. The Earl, of Harrington was second. Lo;d Harlech was first for four bunches of grapes and for six draoeanas. Mr. E. P. Thompson, of Whitchurch, was thiid in the class for white grapes. In the Shropshire class for black Hamburgs, the Rev. T. M. Bulkeley-* Owen, Oswcetry, was first, with Captain Hay- wood-Lonsdale second, and Mrs F. Alderson, Ellcsmere. third. In bunches of cut flowers, Lord Hatleah was gooond. Dessert ta-bles were a very pretty feature, and here the Duke of Westminster, with a superb exhibit, carried off premier honours, the Earl of Harrington com- ing second. The special a wauls included a silver-gilt medial to Messrs. Dickson, Chester, for herbaceous flowers; and a. bronze medal to Mr. Hugh A ldorsey, Chester, for sweet, pea novelties. Mr. N. F. Barnes, of Eaton was one. of the judges is the fruit section.

I CHILDREN OF THE POOR. 1r TREAT BY THE GUARDIANS. SUCCESS OF THE HOMES. The children under the care of too Guardians of the Chester Union at the.ir scattered homes, wo e treated to an enjoyable outins, on Th,urs, day. The holiday took the form of a trip into the heart cf the country at Upton Heath, a i,ei-t party. and a host of games of the meet pleasant character. The expense was defrayed by the generosity of the guardians, and not one penny came out of the pockets of the rate- payers. Therie was a large attend-ance of the poor children, who by accidents of birth, are under tho misfortune of being cared for by the community, and judging fiom the great delight and high spirits which animated all, it was "tho day" of the yea,- for them. There were present 78 children, including fourteen under the ago of five years who a:e kept at the work- house, and 22 who have b -en brought up at the bomos, and are now in service. The homes at Upton, Saughall, Dodlestcn, and the Central Home, Wrexham-road, all discharged their occupants, and they were driven in conveyances, provided by the rural guardians from each dis- trict, to a prettily situated field on the farm cf Mr. Edward Dean, the Acrcs, Upton, who had placed it at he disposal of t he Board. M r. Dean had also kindly invited tho guardians to afternoon tea at hif. house. The majority of the members, their wives, friends, and other invited guests responded, and they were re- coivod by Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their family, and entertained on the be-alltjful lawn, which is enclcxMxl by lofty trees and surroundied by beds covered with splendid specimens of her- baceous .'lowers. Among those who attended we;e the Mayor and Mayoress (Alderman and Mrs. John Jones), the Sheriff (Mr. R. H. Len-celoy) and Mrs Lanoeley, Mr. T. Nixon (chairman of the Board) and Mrs. Nixon, Mr. C. A aOA,(w, I( (vioe-chairrran), Mr. T. Butler (ex- c!fca''i!man), Mr. W. Vernon, Mr. T. Knowles (chairman of t.ho Children's HomC6 Commit- j tee), M;r. W. Tur-nock (clerk), etc. The work of 'nttcnù¡no- to the wants of the children had been in tho handls of small committers. The tea committee Will; composed of Mr. T. Nixon, Mrs. Wileocks, Mrs Williams, and M:,ss IIctti.e Davies; while the sports committee consisted Dav i ,?- while tiie Aports ?. of Mr. Nigt-e, Alx, Foster, Mr. T. Butler, and Mr. W. Vernon. The Duke of Westminster kindly provided the large marquee, in w'hiah tea. was served and sent, roan to erect it, while the seating accommodation was provided by Mr. Davies, of the Grosvenor Arms, Pulford. The tea ta-bbm had been prettily decorated with flowers given by Mm. Dean., and the wants of the children were attended to by the members of the tea committee and a band of willing helpers. After tea, the children gave themselves up to the enjoyment of thl occasion. It could not hut he remarked that thair appearance was absolutely contrary to th.e usual conception of workhouse children. All looked healthy and well oared for, and were neatly and serviceably attired, while those who are now in good a tti- ations looked equal to children of the better clafis working peop e. The plan of bringing up children in these country homes and removing them from the taint, of the workhouse, is un- doubtedly working very successfully, thanks to tho warm intere-st taken in the homes by the guardians, with Mr. T. Knowles at the head. Even after the dhildnen have left tho homes and are rru.kin.f their way in the world, a friendly eye is kept on them. The progress which th majority are making can be gaugtxl from the fact that of those who left their duties for the day on Thursday to mix with their succe,s»ors at the homes, all are still in the tam« positions in which they were placed by the guardians, and most of the elders have a useful bank account to their credit. It is hoped the treat will become an annual affair. It, is now two years F-inci- one was held, and, besides being a grand holiday, it. enables the children to meet each other. Many a.re brothers and sisters, and are situated in different homes, or have gone into service, and it is only on occasions like this that they meet one another. They have, therefore, not the daiiy intercourse with one another which other childrvn have, and it is alleged that several of the children had to ask which was "our Nellie, or "our Tom," or "our Jim," as dur- ing the lengthy absence the facial recollections of those nearest to them had been almost for- gotten. All the children seem to look up to the guardians as their protectors, and when seated in groups in the field feasting on nuts or examining prizes and presents, they could b3 heard remarking "Mr. Knowles said til;,s,, "Mr. Nixon gave me this," "Mr. Vernon promised me thb," and so on, evidently re- garding those membcrn. as old friends. During the evening sports were held, and created great excitement. Toys, etc., had been provided, and 3,11 the winners of the numerous race's pieked their prizes, many of which had been given by Mr. W. Vtvnon. The sports were conducted by the guardians, and among these who acted as officials were the Rev. Father Dominic, and Messrs. Nagle., J. S. Latham, A. R. Smiti, W. Williams (Chester), W. Vernon, T. Nixon, Martin Gibbons, Geo. Lloyd, F. L-oyd, etc. Nuts, given by Mr. W, Turncck, were scattered, the little oncis scampering after them in hi-gih glee, and other games took place. The Ohristleton Band' also played enjoyable selections. The guardians and their friends sat down to a knife and fork tea, a.nd after- wards th") band played for dancing. The whole proceedings passed off successfully, and the time went 8,11 too quickly, and as the day was v/aning the children were driven home, having ,,>-int a day which should long live in their re- co llect ions.

I FOOTBALL. V I CHESTER TRIAL MATCH. The Chester F.C. will hold the usual trial match to-dia-y (Sati-irday), for the purpose of forming goino idea of the ability of tlha players. A repiesontativo t-am will bo turned out, and their opponents wiJl be the reserve men, aug- mented by the Kaleyards F.C. The receipts will bo handed over to the Hospital Saturday F L: itd.

THE MILITIA AND YEOMANRY.* & W WAR OFFICE SCHEME, V> A memorandum on the Militia and Yeomanry was issued by the War Office on Thursday night. It is stated that in Ireland 20 special contingent battalions will be maintained out of a total of 23 existing militia battalions. In Great Britain 81 battalions will be maintained out of a total of 96 existing Militia battalions. The remaining battalions will be absorbed, if they so consent, into the battalions which it is intended to main- tain, and they will accordingly disappears aa battalions. In the case of the Yeomanry, it baa been decided to increase the emoluments of non- commissioned officers and men, who will draw the new rate of pay in additions to Army pay of Is. 2d., camp allowance of Is., and ration allowanco of 6d. already announced. Every non-commissioned officer or man present at training, who is certified to be efficient in equita- tion, will reoeive an equitation bounty of El an addition to the new rate of pay. The Yeomanry Commanding Officers' Committee, with General Mackmnon, Director of Auxiliary Forces, and General Haig, Director of Military Training on the General Staff, have been invited, under the presidency of Lord Scarborough, to consider the future arrangement for the training and management of the Yeomanry.

WELSH EISTEDDFOD. T Tlitousands of people flocked into Swansea for the Wemh National Eisteddfod, which opened on Tuesday. There was a record number of entries, thoiie being ovej- 7,000 competitors. Tho Eisteddfod opened with the meeting of the Gorsedd. An interesting event was the ar- rival of a Broton delegation. The party, who represented th? Goredd of Brittany, numbered about twraty, a,U dfo?cd in their qua.mt old- world costume. At tho Park, where tho Gorsedd Circle had been oons-trueted, tho spectacle was a striking one. The Gorsedd was opened in the tradi- tional manner, the cry of "Peace" from the as- sembled multitude re-echoing from the hills in response to the challenge by the Arch Druid, Sir Marchant Williams, and others. Mr. A. Williams, the reader of the previous night's paper, was acooixled the unusual honour of be- ing the only recipient, of a bardic degree. The Eisteddfod pavilion at one period in tho course of the day's proceedings hold an audience of nearly 10,000 Six ladies' choirs entered for the first of the choral competitions, and Dr. Walford Davics awarded the prize of £ 20 to the Pontypriddi choir. A number of prizes in the literary section were withheld from lack of merit. The Rev. J. Lloyd Williams, Tenby, carried off the prizo for a wecMin"; hymn, the Rev. Ben. Davies, a Chaired Bard, being victor in tho monologue on Pygmalion a:nd tho stiatue, and the vicar of Llanidloes, the Rev. E. 0. Jones, on the metrical translation from Welsh to English. Mr. Howell Evans, schoolmaster. Cardiff, divided with a competitor, whose, name did not transpire, the substantial prize offered for a contribution to the economic history of Wales. Mr. C. J. Evans, a.nother schoolmaster, won the prize for a school reader on the com- mercial and industrial geography of Wales, and a Swansea journalist wis first in the essay on Shakespeare's Welshmen. ALARMING ACCIDENT. An alarming accident occurred on Wednes- day, owing to the sinking into the made ground of the uprights supporting a promenade in the pavilion, th? result of the great weight of people.,A large, portion of the flooring gave way, and many people fell to the ground. Pa.nic for a time prevailed, but was eventually allayed. Of the persons injured it was. found neoecsary at the hospital to detain but one. before the accident, the chief ohoral com pet it ion had! been entered upon, but it was suspende d until comparative order had been restored. There were nine choirs in the competition, and the prise of £ 150 was awarded to Cardiff, Bryna- ma.n being second. THE 1909 MEETING. FIXED FOR LONDON. The Archdruid, Dyfcd, presided on Thursday night at the annual joint meeting of the National Eisteddfod Association and the Gorsedd Asso- cia.tion at Swansea. Tho Secretary (Mr. Vincent Evanr-j) submitted the annual report, from which it appeared that the finances of the association were in a aa-tisfactory condition, a sum of JE677 having been received from the surplus of the Carnarvon Eisteddfod of last year. Intense interest was taken in the question of the site of the Eisteddfod in 1909. Deputations attended to urge tho chim. of Aberystwyth, Carmarthen, Llandrindod, and London. Aberystwyth and Llandrindod were first thrown out, and in the final voting London Teoeived 38 votes against 34 cast for Carmarthen, and as a result the Eisteddfod of 1909 will he held in London.

CITY POLICE COURT. .— A —— MONDAY.—Before tho Mayor (Aid. John Jones), and Messrs. W. Ferguson and C. H. Deeley. CHI EE CONSTABLE SUMMONED.—Five summonses were applied for against the Chief Constable (Mr. J. U. Laybourne) to deliver up to the owners five bicycles, which were stolen by a Hawarden youth named James Davies, who, on Friday, was sentenced to a month's imprisonment. The Mayor asked the Chief Constable if he had any objection.—The Chief Constable No, I want to get rid of them.—The summonses were granted. A WOULD-BE CAPITALIST, -Alfred Price, a labourer, of Princess-street, was charged with being drunk and disorderly.—Detective Hughes, who proved the case, said the prisoner was trying to sell a penny brass ring to a country youth for Is. Gd.—Fined 2s. 6d. and costs. WHISKY FOR TOOTHACHE-John Chick- ner, a labourer, of no settled abode, was charged with being drunk and disorderly on Saturday, in Watergate-street. P. C. Douglas proved the case.—Prisoner said he was suffering from tick," and he took a drop of whisky, which got into his head.—The Mayor: Instead of your tooth?— Prisoner: Yes. (Laughter.)—The Chief Constable said a bottle of whiaky was found on prisoner.- The case was dismissed on payment of costs. WEDNESDA y,Heforo tho Mayor, Messrs. W. Ferguson and C. II. Dee'ty. PRANKS OF TRAINING SHIP BOYS.— Two boys, named Chai"e, Corp.i and Thomao Hooper, belonging to tbe reformatory ship Akbar, we're charged in custody with breaking and entering tjlvo pavilion of the Liverpool road Tennis Club, and stealing two pairs of flannel trousers, cotton s h irts, and two pairs of shoos. -Tho Chief Constable said it. appeared that the boys absconded while out on a pionic givon to the boyi cf tho training ship. Coming to Chaster, they entered the pavilion of the Liver- pool-road Tennis Club and took the articles of clothing mentioned. In consequence of infor- mation, Detective Hughes on Tuesday went to Roasett, where he found the prisoners. On a?cing him they bolted, but the officer secured them and brought them to Chester. He (the Ch; f Con-.tab?) thought their conduct had been mom of a boyish freak than anything elset, and as the captain of the Akbar had power to inflict upon them a punishment which they would feel, he proposed, with tho bench's per- mission, to hand thorn over to that authority. —Detective Hughes said the boys when cap- tured at Rossott w?ro wearing the stolen clothing, h?ving-Jcft their own cothos b8hind, The bench a.g:?Ed to the course suggested by the Chief Constable. THURSDAY.—Before the Mayor (Aid. John Jones). SOLDIER'S ALLEGED ESCAPADE—Ar- thur Wm. Thompson was chargcd with being a deserter from tlie 3rd Battalion King's Royal Rifles, stalioasd at Aide rshot, on the 50th March, 1906.-Tho Chief Constable 4Latod that prisoner, after joining the regiment, was om- ployed as a waiter in the officer's mess. Tie stole a C5 note belonging to the mess, and then deserted. In July of this year he joined the Cheshire Regiment, and as ho said he had been employed as a valet ho was engaged dur- ing the absence of iat-tior Clifford's servant at the house of Major Clifford. During the ab- sence of tho family he stole JB9. 10s., a gold watoh and a sovereign purse, the property of Major Clifford. Prisoner afterwards appeared to have gone to a clothier's shop and bought a suit of clothes, which he donned at the shop, leaving his own behind. Ho afterwards took a bicycle belonging to a comrade and proceeded to London. The police obtained his address in London, and it was there found that he had pawafsd the gold watch and sovereign purse for 308,. giving tho nonie of Ounnington. On tho information of the Obestor police prisoner was arrested in London. The whole of the alleged offcuoes were practically military offences, and no doubt prisoner would be dealt with by the military authorities. Otherwise the case would have to go for trial.—Prisoner, who had nothing to sa.? was r?nanded for eight days. I

WOMEN UNIONISTS' PICNIC. 9 ——————— A friendly gathering of the Women's Unionict Association for the Tarvin Polling District was held at Barrowmore on Thursday, by the invita- tion of Mrs. Lyle Smyth, president of the Tarvin district. The weather, which had been unfavour- able for some time, fortunately cleared up, and nearly all the members, together with the mem- bers of Miss N. L. Smyth's Habitation of the Primrose League. 30 in number, availd them- se'?veo of thid opportunity of joining in a social afternoon. Mrs. Lyle Smyth, supported by the local secretary (Miss OkeU) and the members of the committee, received the visitors, who then partook of an excellent tea, provided by Mr. W. Hitchen, of Barrow, at which over 200 were entertained. After tea the younger mem- bers danced to the strains of the Messrs. Maes a Brothers' Band, while others piayed bowls, bull, and various games, including races. The enter- tainment closed at 9 p.m. with fireworks, under the management of Mr. Ritchie, head gardener at BarrowmoTe. A vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Smyth was proposed by Mr. Lea, of Stapleford, and heartily responded to by the visitor?, Mr. Lyle Smyth replying in a few words of warm welcome to a!L The happy gathering closed with the singing of the National Anthem.

DISTRICT COUNCILS. I V BUCKLEY URBAN. The monthly meeting of the Buckley Urban Council was held on Tuesday, when Mr. James Peters presided. The General Purposes Com- mittee recommended the Council to purchase a flag-post. Mr. Hughes said he objected to putting the ratepayers to expense. Mr. William- son said other public buildings had them, and they ought to have one. The recommendation was carried.—A letter was read from the Urban District Councils' Association on the subject of infantile mortality and the number of caries of infectious disease traced to milk. Several councillors asked that no notice be taken of it until the question was settled by the doctors, who at present differed as to whether milk was not contagious, and this was done.—A question arose on the erection of a building without sub- miæion of plans. The Clerk said it did not come within the exceptions in their bye-laws, but the Council were empowered to sanction the construction, subject to certain restrictions.— Dr. Newton enquired if it was a little wooden hut.—The Clerk: Yes.—Mr. Newton: Has he left, it? (Laughter.)-A letter was road from Lloyd's Bank, Ltd., stating that their Buckley branch would be opened daily, but it would remain under the charge of their manager at Hawarden.—Mr. Hayes reported on the con- ference held with the Hawarden Union authori- ties with reference to joining in with them for an isolation hospital. The cost was put at £ 1,400. The Guardians made two propositions, firstly, that the Council should contribute a pro- portion of capital coat on a basis of population, and, secondly, if the union found the capital, Buckley should pay five per cent. on the whole, and also th cost of maintenance of cases, and that, two beds would be reserved. After some discussion it was resolved not to acoept the terms.

SAUGHALL. ANNUAL SPORTS, The ninth annual sports and fet-e in connection with the cricket club were held on the cricket field on Wednesday. The sky was dull and a strong westerly wind was biowing, but thi? did not mar the att.end.aœ'l There was a good Tpuponsp to a call for entries, and some excellent racing was witnessed. During the afternoon the Connah' s Quay Prize Band rendered selections, and in the evening played for dancing. The results were:-Half-inile handicap—1st lic-,at: 1, G. Durham, 45 yards; 2, A. Woods, 5 yarde,. 2nd heat: 1, A. Thornton, 30 yarda; 2, F. Hancock, 55 yards. 3rd heat: 1, W. Littler, 45 yards; 2, J. Brown, 40 yards. Final: 1, A. Thornton, 30 vaixls; 2, J. Brown, 40 yards; 3, W. Littler, 45 yards. 100 yards flat race handicap-1st heat: F. McLeod, 8 yards. 2nd heat: R. Beatty, 9 yards. 3rd heat: J. Gibson, 9 yards. 4th heat: T. H. Grundy, 7 vards. 5th Ireat: A. Barnes, 10 yards. Final: 1, A. Barnes; 2, J. Gibson; 3, T. H. Grundy. Three-quarters mile bicycle handicap—1st heat: 1, A. Woods, 10 yards; 2, G. Smallwood, 90 yards. 2nd heat: 1, A. Thornton, 40 yards; 2, II, Mercer, 100 yards. 3rd heat: 1, W. Morris, 45 yards; 2, G. Durham, 60 yards. Final: 1, A. Thornton; 2, A. Wood; 3, H. Mercer. 220 yards flat handicap—1st heat: C. Frodsham, 22 yards. 2nd heat: A. Barnes, 21 yards. 3rd heat: F. McLeod, 17 yards. 4th heat: H. Grundy, 15 varde. 5th heat: R. Phillips, 19 yards. Final: 1, A. Barnes; 2, R. Phillips; 3, F. McLeod. One mile bicycle handicap—1st heat: 1, W. A. Jones, 20 yards; 2, A. Thornton, 65 yards. 2nd heat: 1. A. Woods, 20 yards; 2, H. Mercer, 140 yards. 3rd beat: 1, W. Morris, 90 yards; 2, J. Minshull, 125 yards. Final: 1, A. Woods; 2, A. Thornton; 3, W. Morris, 300 yards. Obstac'e handicap-16theat: 1, O. Frodsham, 30 yards; 2, J. Harrison, 14 yards. 2nd heat: 1, W. Wharton, 30 yards; 2, F. Parker, 26 yards. Final: 1, W. Wharton 2, C. Frodsham; 3, J. Harrison. Race for girls under 14 (local): 1, P. Wright; 2, E. Bcnnion; 3, M. Wright. Race for boys under 14 (local): 1, T. Smith; 2, P. Jacques; 3, L. Brown. Married men's obLstack raoe: 1, R. Mercer; 2, 0. Shep- peard; 3. R. Jones. The j udges were Messrs. R. C. Wood, J. S. Sowden and V. Howard, and Mr. James Tilston acted as referee. The duties of secretary were ably discharged by Mr. H. Sheppeard.

MOTORIST SENT TO GAOL. ——— 9 Mr. Daniel Miohael Weigel, of Geswell- road, London, was sentenced at Hayward's Heath on Friday, to a month's im- prisonment with hard labour for d,riving a motor-car ai the rate of 56 miles an hour. Mr. Weigel is managing director of Weigel Motors, Limited. In addition to this sentence his licence was suspended for two years, he was fined £ 10 for refusing to stop when re- quested by a polieen an, and he was ordered to pay B10 costs. The decision created a sensation in court. Mr. Weigel heard it with astonishment. He turned pale, and seemed to find it difficult to giasp the meaning of the sentence.—Then Mr. Valetta, the counsel who had defended him, loaned across and conferred with him in an undertone. Mr. Weigel became calmer, and 1 Mr. Valetta rose to announce that there would be an appeal.—The evidence on which Mr. Weigel was convicted was that of a policeman, who said he timed the ca.r with electrical ap- paratus over a measured furlong at Handorose. The rate was really sixty miles an hour, but the Inmefit of fractions of a second was given in such oases. There were children, men, and cyclists in the road at the time, he added, and another polioeman was almost knocked down. When Mr. Weigel was signalled to stop the car momentarily slackened, but then went o,n again at a tremendous pace. Mr Weigel stated that the oar was the one which repre- sented England in the Grand Prix.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS. I —— <—— BIRTHS, MARRIAGES and DEATHS are charged at the rate of 20 words for 16. (prepaid). If not prepaid the charge will be 2s. 6d. The announceme-nt must be authenticated by the Signature and Address of the Sender. BIRTHS. HARMSHAW-On the 17th August, at 13, IlroA-stree^ Chester, to Mr. and frs. A. Harmshaw, a son. OLIVER-On the 2lsfc August, at 93, Watenyate Flags, Chester, the wife of David Ernest Oliver, of a daughter. THOMAS-On the 21st August, at The Chalet, Tarvin- road, the wife of J. F. Thomas lAg-nes Croxton), of a son. MARRIAGES. GOUGII IIUJCIIINGS—ON the 21st; August, at SU Laurence's, Frodsham, by the Rev. H. B. Cyril Philip, youngest son of the late Philip H. Gough, of Wem, Salop, and Mrs. Gough, Ainsdale, to Winifrid Mary, eldest diughter of William Nelson Hutehimrs, Frodsham, Cheshire. LINTON-GORDON-On the 21st August, at St. Bridget's, by the Rev. W. Evaa-Jones (uncle of the bride), Eldred Charles, elder son of George Linton, Esq., Barrow-in-Furness, to Mabelle Augusta, youngest daughter of the late Captain and Mrs. Gordon, Wavertree, Liverpool. LUCKING-WIDDERS-ON the 21st August, at St. Paul's, Helsby, by the Rev. W. E. Colegrove. Stephen Joseph. youngest son of the late Charles Lucking, VVarley. Essex, to Marie Elizabeth, niece of Miss Millington, Helsby. SMITif-TILSTON-On the 22nd August, at St. John's Church, Buxton, by the Rev. C. C. Nation, Cecil P. Smith, of Newton Hall, Chester, to Mary, daughter of the late William Tilston, of Upton, near Chester. DEATHS. MEREDITH—On the 15th August (at Rhyl), Joh>.) Meredith, of 45, Pyecroft-street, aged 53 years. Deeply regretted. SANOLAND-On the 16th August, at No. 6. High-street, Saltney, Thomas, the beloved husband of Sarah Sand- land, in bis 76th year. [" His end was peace. "J IN MEMORIAM. FARRANT—In fondest remembrance of Gertrud6 Louise, beloved daughter of William J. and Lily Farrant, who died August 24th, 1904, aged 12 months. LEDSHAM-In sad but ever loving memory of our dear little daughter Cissie, who died August 21st, 1906. aged 3 Jears. William and Martha Ledshani, 42, Crane-street. <

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Mrs. Meredith and Family, of 45, Pyecroft atreet. wish to offer their sincere Thanks to their numerous friends for their kind sympathy and floral tributes sent them during their recent and sad bereavement.

It is in contemplation at Wrexham to oele- brate the jubilee of its incorporation in Sep' tembor next. At a public meeting, presided over by the Mayor (Mr. E. Hughes), it was unanimously decided to favour the oonversi011 of the land adjoining Belle Yue-road, recent- ly purchased by the Corporation, into a park and recreation ground, at a cost of £ 1,000. Mr. W. Aston, a looal tradesman, promi-d E100 towards the object. Tho question of a public holiday, tho cl<J6:n.g of th, schools, and tho attendance of the Mayor and Corporation at the Parish Church in connection with the evMit are items for consideration. OXFORD LOCAL EXAMINATIONS, -Tn addition to the successes published on pare eighb, G. W. Davies, G. E. L; Johnson, and A. Gilla., of the City and County School, were included va the senior pass list; while G. H. Gunnery ot Tarvin, was one of the preliminary candidates included in the pas3 list. Miss N. J. Delaney. daughter of Mrs. Delaney, Chester, gained second- class honours in the senior division. She took distinction in English and literature, bracketed eighth out of 50 candidates who gained tbe distinction. SHIPPING STRIKE.—On Saturday the E" p!oyers' Federation ported notices at the *h1P' building yards stating that after Saturday ne all members of the Boilermakers' Society will be locked out owing to the caulkers employed at A rriwtrong'-Whit worth's Shipyard, at Walker, having struck to enforce the withdrawal 04 platers' apprentices from certain work, without first- having the question dealt with in the TCcog" nised way, and for failing to return to work after the employers had offered" to discua9 grievances. Fifty thousand men are said to be affected, including Cammell Laird'a yard, Birkenhead. A full meeting was held on Mon- day of the Executive Committee of the Boiter" makers' Society in Newcastle. At the cloeo of the mooting a circular was issued giving the history of the dispute, including a letter sent on Monday to the employers' œcret.ariœ, stating* If you will let He have a note stating that the cause of the dispute will be fully inquired into wo, on our part, will instruct our members to resume work pending that inquiry taking pla(Jf' such inquiry to tako place as BOOIl as possible- IT ISN'T SAFE to go far without a Water- proof, and to-day yon mav obtain a good one at; low price at DENSONS' Clothing Department, Northgate Row, Chester. Two o t s ar rebeing offered at 18/9 and 21/ usual prices are 21/- and 25/ Printed and published for and on behalf of the Cheshire and North Wales Newspaper Coinpanv, Limited, JAMES ALBERT BIRO [I ALL, at the Cheshire Observer Office, 8, Bridge-street, in the Oity of Chester. — SATUBD* • August i4, 1907.

LATEST MARKETS & FAIRS. (See also page 3.) ———— A ▼ CHESTER CATTLE, THURSDAY.-At this fair supplies were Rood, but there were more sheep than cattle, and a fair attendance of buyers- The market opened briskly, and this was main- tained throughout the fair, but still p-rer lot3 remained unsold, while the better class cattle secured good prices. Prices Milch cows, £11 to 1;23; calvers. 915 to jB19 barrens, £10 to B13 heifers, £ 8 to £14 bullocks, C12 to £ 14 sheep. 18s. to 37s. WHITCHURCH CHEESE, WEDNESDAY. Eighty-four tons represented the pitch of cheese at this fair. The inquiry for best lots was good. but a slight fall has to be recorded for inedium and lower grades. Prices:—Best 57s. to Ols.. medium 52s. to 56s. down to 48s. At the cor- responding fair last year the pitch was sixty-seven tons and prices—best GOs. to 66s.

I FRODSHAM. I (See also page 11.) I CRICKET.—A mixed Frodshatn team re- ceived Runcorn on the athictio ground on Wed- nesday evening, and a pleasant game resulted in another victory for the home aid.?. Runcorn made but a poor show, with a total of 32, against the trundling of Booth and Sponoer, the former taking five wickets for 15 .and the latter three for a like number. Cookson and Jones, with eleven each, were top scorers for tho visitors. Fnodsham made very light of their task, the game being won with only thrice wickets down. Howard 20, Dr. Selby 13, and Pearson 13 shewed good form. The home team totalled 75 for the loss cf nine wickets. Fer- guson claimed four wickets for 22 runs, and Biown thice for 29. PAROCHIAL NURSE MEETING.—The an- nual meeting of the supporters of the Frodsham parochial nurse's fund was held at Mrs. Ockleston's house oil Wednesday, the Vioar (tiho Rov. H. B. Blogg) presiding. The report and financial statement, which was read and adop- ted, stated that there was no special epidomio during the past year, but that a great deal of general sickness during last winta. spring and early portion of summer had been prevalent. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded) to the farmers and tradesmen of the town for tho handsome was realised at the annual ball, and to the ladies who super- intended the work of tho nurse, and in particu- lar to Mrs. Oekieston for her zealous labours as hon. secretary and tieasurer of the fund The total number of visits paid by the nurse during tho past, year was 1,639, which was 271 in ex- cess of that of the previous year. The receipts totalled £ 119. Is. 5d., and included a balance of £ 34. lis. 2d. from last year, and subscriptions C49. 16s. The expenditure, including L75 nurse's salary, balance in P.O. Savings Bank of £ 20. 13s. 7d.. and in Pai r's Bank £ 9. 15s. 10d., amounted to £118. 13s. 6d., leaving a balance to the good of 7s. lid. y