Cheshire Observer

THE ENTOMBMENT. Queen Victoria's coffin was on Monday placed in the sarcophagus of the Frogmore Mausoleum where that of the Prince Consort has so long reposed. Though the committal service was strictly private, the route from the Albert Memorial Chapel was altered so as to take in a portion of the Long Walk, and in- habitants of Windsor and the vicinity were thus given yet one more opportunity of doing reverent homage to their departed Sovereign. At three o'clock the boom of minute guns, the tolling of the Sebastopol bell, and the melancholy harmonies of Chopin's March proclaimed that the last journey of all had begun. Before the come. which was borne on a gun-carriage drawn by eight horses, and supported by her late Majesty's Equerries and Household, walked the Queen's Com- pany of the Grenadiers, the Highlanders and pipers, the Royal servants, the bands of the 1st Life Guaids and Grenadier Guards, Canon Dalton, the Vicar of Windsor, the Bishop of Winchester, the Lord Chamberlain, and the Lord Steward. Behind came the exalted mourners, all on foot, and headed by the King, who was succeeded, in the order mentioned, by the German Emperor, the King of tne Belgians, and the King of Portugal. Queen Alexandra, who was heavily veiled, led by the hand little Prince Edward of York. Inside the Mausoleum the service was conducted by the Bishop of Win- chester and the Dean of Windsor, the music being sung by the choir of St. George's Chapel, under the direction of Sir Walter Parratt. As the Bishop read the committal sentences earth was thrown on the coffin by Lord Edward Pelham- Clinton (Master of the Household to the late Queen).

THE CITY S DECOKUM. MAYOR'S PRAISE. OFFICIAL VISIT TO PUBLIC-HOUSES. Cestrians' loyalty, as evidenced by their decorum on the occasions of the death of the Queen, the accession of the King, and the memorial service, and their observance of the funeral day of her late Majesty, formed the sub- ject of a short address by the Mayor (Alderman H. T. Brown) on his taking his seat, together with Messrs. J. G. Frost and Stolterfoth, at the City Police Court on Monday morning. His Worship spoke of the respectful demeanour of the people at large on the occasion of the reading of the Proclamation, also of the general decorum of the large congregations and crowds at the memorial services in connection with her Majesty's funeral. He desired to remark upon the admirable arrangements of the police, under the superintendence of the Chief of Police (Mr. J. H. Laybourne). It was very evident that when proper arrangements were made people were only too willing to fall in with those arrange- ments, which were for their own convenience and which were in accordance with the solemnity of occasions of that kind. He heard on ail sides nothing but praise accorded to the police for the order maintained on the occasions referred to. With regard to Saturday, they were all very much exorcised in their minds, both in the Council and elsewhere, as to what was the best course to take in order to carry out the proclamation with regard to the day of mourning, more especially with reference to the opening of public and licensed houses generally. There was an opinion, he thought, in the minds of a good many that it would have been better had licensed houses closed altogether on Saturday. He could not say that he shared that opinion, because he felt that the public were so very much impressed with the sorrowful occasion, and there being a'suspension of business, order would be preserved notwith- standing that the public-houses were open. Therefore the Council and he encouraged the opening of public-houses at six o'clock, provided they were kept closed up to that time. He was a little bit anxious to see with his own eyes what was the result of that. The Chief Constable was good enough to place himself at his (the Mayor's) disposal, together with one of the inspectors, and between 9.15 and 10.30 o'clock on Saturday night they visited something like 50 public-houses in Chester. Of course it was a small proportion of the whole, still they were representative, and he thought they might be taken as a fair specimen of the whole. He might say on behalf of Mr. Laybourne, and he could surely say so on his own, that there was nothing but order and decorum. The Chief Constable: That is so. The Mayor further stated that in two houses there was singing going on. When they entered and called the attention of the managers to the fact that they did not think it quite an eccasion for such a thing to be going on, it was imme- diately stopped. In the course of their wander- ings through the streets they saw one drunken man only, and they did not see anybody under the influence of drink in any of the honses they visited. That he thought, reflected great credit upon the public at large and great credit upon the management of public-houses in Chester. The Chief Constable, concurring with what the Mayor had said, mentioned that they had not had a prisoner before the court since the previous Monday, adding that that fact bore out what the Mayor had said.

THE QUEEN'S EXAMPLE. SERMON BY BISHOP JAYNE. The Bishop of Chester (Dr. Jayne) preached in Chester Cathedral on Sunday morning from the text "Remember them that had rule over you, which spake unto you the Word of God, and, considering the issue of their life, imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and to-day; yea, and for ever." (Heb. xiii., 7 & 8v.). In the course of an impressive and eloquent sermon, his lordship said that during the past fortnight all England and many countries and colonies beyond had been contemplating a great character and a great course of life, high, noble, f ruitful-pormanently fruitful, we could not doubt. He was not going to take them over again the ground which had been so well traversed by those who knew the life and character at closest quarters. We had all been reading the testimonies of great statesmen; we had been reading the testimony of the Arch- bishop of Canterbury, who said, and said it surely with tenderness and weight, that thousands throughout our land had been and were better men and women, perhaps without knowing it, simply because Queen Victoria lived euch a life and set such an example as she lived. We had all been con- templating that life, and let us take good heed that when the present with all its testimonies, all its interests and inevitable excitement had passed away, we still remained loyal in our homage to that great life and character to whom our empire and the world, under God, owed so much. Our King had set us a good example. They would remember these words spoken by his Majesty at his first Council meet- ling :_U I need hardly say that my constant I endeavour will be to.always walk in her foot- steps. In undertaking the heavy load which now devolves upon me, I am fully determined to be a Constitutional Sovereign in the strictest sense of the word, and, as long as there is breath in my body, to work for the good and amelioration of our people." We all prayed that our King might have strength and wisdom to carry out fully that high resolve and so to imitate that* noble example which it was his special privilege and prerogative to follow. "Considering the issue of their life, imitate their faith." Could we doubt what the faith of our late Queen was ? Who that had read any of her writings, who that had followed the tone and expression of her phrases from time to time, could doubt that she believed throughout the very depth of her being, that she was nothing less than God's minister. We remem- bered her constant reference to the providence of God, and we might be absolutely sure that those references were no mere words but that they represented the most profound conviction —that she did indeed believe that without God nothing was strong, nothing .was holy, that all our undertakings must be begun, oontinaed and ended in Him,andthat,except as resting upon God in Christ, all must be without foundation. The glories of our birth and state were shadows, not substantial things. There was no armour against death, which laid its icy hands upon kDgS as wl as subjects. These were lines wti% m"t be written upon all giviies, upon all dignities, upon all opportunities even, and all responsibilities -of lift* unless they were carried l on in the spirit i-which belonged to God's iiunister; and, remember, that same spirit belonged to God's ministers of all degrees and in all departments of this wonderful world. We needed to be permeated by it; we needed on all such occasions as this, whoever and wherever we were, to have a renewal in our souls and resolu- tions of that high and guiding yet simple belief that we, God's ministers, appointed though through the agency of man, yet ultimately and essentially by Him, to carry out some part of Hisvaat and wise and loving design. Womightsay that there were two great classes to whom our remembrances were due These were the great and good figures of history. It was one of the better features of our own times that, thanks to the historians and archaeologists, the past was being most vividly brought before our minds. We could never understand bow God's processes were being carried out age after age unless we looked back to the past and, as far as we could, made it live again, and, acknowledging our debt to those who have served in the past, be stimulated by honest and sincere desire in our own days and generations to go and do likewise. Besides these figures which belonged to history, there were figures which belonged to our own experience. It was not much more than a year ago that we were lamenting the loss of a great local benefactor. There was an instance of a leader lost to us only in one sense, who would surely be always tenderly present to our recollections, cherished and much thought of in the depth of our recollection. And how many other figures appeared who had a claim never to be thrust out by the interesting and absorbing claims of the present. It was not that much needed to be said upon these things or about these persona, but we ought to be constantly clearing out the innermost sanctuary of our souls that they might be had in vivid and tender and affectionate recollection there. At the conclusion of his sermon the Lord Bishop said that among the good examples would stand permanently and necessarily the name and remembrance of our good and gracious Queen whom we had committed-and she committed herself-to the keeping of our faithful Creator. And when we had left the contemplation of great characters and noble lives, then came duty. It had been most truly said that the best monument that we could set up to our Queen was the monument of noble citizenship-following her good example, go and do likewise within the field, a little field no doubt, very. very far smaller than the fields in which our late Queen was guided and strengthened to labour, still for every- one of us a field which might bring forth fruit a hundredfold and blessing in this life. Might God help us in our different ways, in spite of obstacles by which we were beset, to btrive humbly, loyally, and perseveringly to go and do likewise.

I CHESHIRE'S CONDOLENCE AND CONGRATULATIONS. Earl Egerton of Tatton, as Lord Lieutenant of the County of Chester, has forwarded the following address of condolence and congratula- tion to the King and Queen on behalf of the County:— "7, St. James' Square, S.W., 1st February, 1901. Sir,—I desire to express to His Majesty the King and to Her Majesty the Queen on behalf of the County of Chester their deep sorrow at the loss sustained by the Nation in the death of our late lamented Sovereign, to assure His Majesty of their loyalty and devotion on his accession to the Throne, and to offer a fervent prayer that His Majesty may have a long and happy reign. I am, sir, Your obedient and faithful servant, (Signed) EGERTON OF TATTON, Lieutenant of the County of Chester. The Rt. Honourable C. T. Ritchie, Secretary of State for Home Department, Home Office, S. W.

CHESTER LADY AND THE I QUEEN. INTERESTING INCIDENT. I At Queen-street Congregational Church on Sunday the Pastor (the Rev. D. Wynne Evans) announced that he bad received an interesting message from Mrs. Luke, author of the beautiful children's hymn I think when I read that sweet story of old," to read to the Queen-street Sunday School children. Mrs. Luke, who resides at Newport, Isle of Wight, is the widow of the Rev. Samuel Luke, who was minister of Queen-street Church more than 60 years ago. This gifted lady wrote a book last year, in which she describes, as an eye-witness, the Coronation of the Queen. A copy of the book was forwarded to Sir Arthur Bigge, the Queen's Private Secretary, with a request that it might be placed before the Queen. This was done, and her Majesty graciously acknowledged the same and thanked the aged author. Copies of the two letters are here given. This must have been one of tm last books accepted by her Majesty, and thus forms an interesting link between the Queen and Queen-street:— Private Secretary, Sir Arthur Bigge. August 12th, 1900. Sir,—May I ask you kindly to place this little book in the hands of her Majesty? At page 77 is an account of the Coronation, which may interest her. I am one of the surviving few who were privileged to be in Westminster Abbey on that great occasion. In common with tens of thousands of her attached subjects, I pray fervently and fre- quently for the continued life of our beloved Queen, and entreat that she may be comforted and strengthened under all the sorrows and anxieties of the present crisis. Next day came the following reply: Madam,-l am desired by the Queen to thank you for sending her Majesty a copy of your book, "Early Years of My Life," and also for the kindly sentiments towards her Majesty expressed in your letter.—Believe me, madam, yours very faith- fully, ARTHUR BIGGE. I

KING TO HIS PEOPLE. J TOUCHING MESSAGES. I I r King Edward on Monday issued from Windsor a letter to his people, in which he announces his anxiety to convey to the whole Empire the deep gratitude he feels for the tributes paid to the memory of Queen Victoria, and to express his warm recognition of the loyal sympathy shewn with himself and the Royal family in their over- whelming sorrow. His Majesty states that these manifestations have inspired him with courage and hope, and that he will earnestly strive to walk in his mother's footsteps, devoting himself to the utmost of his powers to maintaining and promoting the highest interests of his people, and to the diligent and zealous fulfilment of the great and sacred responsibilities which he is now called to undertake. By Royal command, a special message has been forwarded to all the Colonies and Dependencies. In it his Majesty reoognises the universal grief aroused throughout the Empire by the death of Queen Victoria, and records her warm apprecia- tion of the unfailing loyalty of her subjects beyond the seas, and her pride to think of those who had so nobly fought and died in South Africa." His Majesty goes on to declare his confident trust that he will have the devotion and sympathy of the inhabitants of the Colonies in his endeavours to follow the great example which has been bequeathed to him, and concludes with these words: With such loyal support I will, with God's blessing, solemnly work for the promotion of the common welfare and security of the great Empire over which I have now been called to reign." Yet another message by the King is particu- larly addressed to the Princes and people of India and in it his Majesty assures the ruling chiefs of the native States and the inhabitants of his Indian Dominions of his sincere goodwill and affection, and of his heart-felt wishes for their welfare. Reference is made to the unvarying deep personal interest" displayed by the late Queen-Empress in all matters connected with the great Eastern dependency, and to his Majesty's own visit to the country. The King concludes with the declaration that he will endeavour to follow the example of the late Sovereign, and merit, as she did, the unfailing loyalty and affection of his Indian subjects. —————— ——————

YOU CAN PROVE THIS. BECAUSE IT HAPPENED HERE IN CHESTER. If it had happened somewhere else you might of course believe it, but you could not prove it, and that makes all the difference. You must have seen many such statements before, but you took very little notice of them. because you neither knew the persons mentioned, nor the towns they were supposed to live in. But here are the words of a Chester man, spoken for the good of Chester people, and that is why we say you can prove this. About 18 months ago," says Mr. Leonard Pearson, of 136, Foregate-street, Chester. Ie I j was attacked with disorder of the kidneys. I suffered a good deal of pain, especially in the small of my back and loins, and when stooping I often had hard work to straighten myself again. "At times I used to come over giddy, ray head used to swim, I would feel weak and languid, my eyes were dim, and specks seemed to be floating before them. I could not sleep at night for the pain, and when I rose in the morning, instead of feeling refreshed and ready for my work I was weary and tired. I tried no end of remedies, but they did me no good, and I began to think I should get no better. Now, just about this time I first heard of Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, and what a lot of good they were doing Chester people, and thinking they were just the medicine I required I went to Boots, the chemists in Eastgate-row, and procured a box. I gave them a fair trial and I must say they have done me a lot of good. They relieved me of the pains in my 1 back, my Sidneys spem to act naturally, and ) since taking these pills I haye gained flesh, 11 {pel better in every way, and I cannot speak too 1 highly of the pills that have done so much for me."—(Signed) Leonard Pearson. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are sold by all chemists, and drug stores at 2s. 9d. per box (six boxes, 13s. 9d.), or sent direct, post free, on receipt of price, from the proprietors, Foster- McClellan & Co., 57, Shoe.lane, London. If you have symptoms of any kidney trouble, write us about it fully, we will be glad to reply. Be sure you ask for the same pills that Mr. Pearson had.

When you put him in his FIBST SUIT, ]a-I can find you one as smart and reasonable as any- one in the country.-Foregste-istreet corner of Seller-street).

THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER'S WEDDING. ALTERATION IN THE DATE. We are authoritatively informed that the marriage of the Duke of Westminster and Miss Cornwallis-West, which was originally fixed for the 14th inst., will not take place until Saturday, the 16th inst. DESCRIPTION OF THE CITY'S PRESENT. The subscription list in connection with wedding presents from the citizens of Chester to Miss Cornwallis-West on the occasion of her marriage with the Duke of Westminster will close on Saturday, February 9th. The amount subscribed up to the present is over £ 400. We understand that the committee have selected a design submitted to them by Mr. A. W. Butt, of Eastgate Row, in this city, and that the present is now in course of construction. It is a combination of brooch, pendant, and hair ornament. The feature of the design is a small wheat sheaf, which forms part of the coats of arms both of the House of Grosvenor, and of the city. The wheat ears are repre- sented by diamonds, and the stalks are artistically carried out in platinum. The wheat sheaf is set in an oval-shaped frame of twenty fine diamonds, four of whic,h, placed respectively at the top, the base and the two sides, are of larger size, and give a great effect to the design. In order that the ornament can be worn as a pendant a de- tachable loop of three diamonds is arranged at the top. The whole forms an exquisitely grace- ful design. THE HALKYN PRESENT. I ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING. I The Duke of Westminster's approaching marriage with Miss Shelagh Corn wallis- W et was responsible for a large gathering in the National Schools, Halkyn, on Monday after- noon, of his Grace's mining and agricultural tenants and the residents in the district. The meeting, which had been postponed on account of the Queen's death, was convened to consider the presentation to the Duke of some suitable token of their esteem and goodwill. Among those present were Captain Francis (who was voted to the chair), Mr. Lester Smith, the Rev. A. G. M. Green (rector), the Rev. Clement Davies (vicar of Northop), the Rev. A. Davies (curate of Northop), the Rev. and Mrs. R. O. Williams (Holywell), the Rev. Stephen Jones (Northop), Mrs. Cooper (Springfield), Mrs. Francis, Miss Parry, Alderman Jones (Halkyn), Captain Harper, and Messrs. G. Taylor (Celyn), J. Mason, A. B. Lloyd (Flint), E. Carrington, J. C. Brown, T. Edwards (Pen-y-Park), John Jones (Halkyn), F. Phillips (Northop School), T. Bateman (Northop), S. Edwards (Ysceifiog), P. Chambers Jones (Halkyn), T. Williams (Northop), T. Bithell (Hafod), E. Evans (Bryn-y-Cwan), W. Lloyd (Plas-yn-balls), R. Parry (Halkyn), E. Redfern, W. A. Redfern, R. L. Davies (Pentre), J. Davies (Pentre), &c. The Chairman said he had received a tele- gram from Mr. Cope apologising for his absence and stating that he would be very pleased to do anything he could to further the object. He had also received a communication from the Chairman of the Halkyn Mining Company subscribing X25, and stating that it would be agreeable to the company to join with the Eaton tenantry and to present one testimonial, or to have a separate one from Halkyn. They would be guided entirely by the feeling of the meeting. Mr. Lester Smith read a letter from Mr. J. Eldon Bankes, K.C., stating that he could not attend, but that he would be glad to co-operate with his Halkyn friends. Mr. Smith had also received a letter from Mr. Dodd, hon. sec. to the Eaton Tenantry Celebration Fund, and another one from Mr. John Thompson, Nether- leigh House, Chester, the treasurer to the Eaton Fund, on the subject of the proposed joining of the Halkyn people with the Eaton tenantry in making a presentation to his Grace. Mr. Dodd, in his letter, stated that at a meeting of the Eaton and Chester tenantry it was resolved to ask the Halkyn tenants to combine with them in making a suitable present to the Duke of Westminster, and asked if this met with the wishes of the Halkyn tenants. He (Mr. Smith) bad replied that he had convened a meeting. He had also received a cheque for five guineas from the North Hendre Mining Company. The Chairman said before they proceeded with the business, he thought it would be in consonance with the feelings of the meeting if he expressed their deep sense of the loss they had sustained in the death of her Majesty, the Queen, and their sympathy with the Royal family in their bereavement. It would be an insult to them to put it to the meeting; they were all loyal, and they all deeply deplored the loss sustained by the nation. (Hear, hear.) The object of the meeting, proceeded the chair- man, was to consider the best means of shewing their appreciation of the Westminster family. The tenants had every reason to be grateful to the Westminster family, who had always been admirable landlords, liberal and generous. And it was not alone the tenantry that ought to feel under an obligation to them. It was the com- munity at large. Was it necessary for him to point to the splendid church that tne late Duke built for the parish ? That church had been a benefit in which all could participate. His late Grace befriended not one sect alone; his generosity extended to every sect; Nonconformists appealed to him, and not in vain. He was most liberal, most generous to all, and he (the chairman) was sure his successor would follow in his footsteps. (Hear, hear). The com- munity at large had every reason to be grateful; he asked them to look back upon the splendid roads he had made, roads which were of benefit to the inhabitants at large. He was sure they welcomed the opportunity of shewing their admir- ation and regard for the Duke's family. The Duke was to be married on the 16th inst., and it was proposed to give him a present. He (the chair- man) hoped that a very handsome sum would be contributed in order that they might give him a worthy present, and to shew his Grace with what favour he was regarded in the Halkyn district. (Applause.) The Chairman read further letters promising either subscriptions or to co-operate with pleasure in the movement. Some of the mining subscribers, continued the Chairman, were anxious that there should be but one testimonial from Chester and Halkyn, inasmuch as many of the shareholders who would subscribe resided largely in Chester, and the business meetings of the company were held in Chester for the most part. He could not ignore their wishes, and was bound to put the proposal before the meeting. If they decided to join the Eaton tenantry it would be no innovation on their part, as there was a precedent for such a procedure. He moved— "That in view of the forthcoming marriage of his Grace the Duke of Westminster and Miss Com- wallis-West, the friends and well-wishers do pre- sent their cordial congratulations to the Duke and intended bride by making a suitable present." Mr. Geo. Taylor (Celyn) seconded, and the Rev. A. J. M. Green supported the motion, which was unanimously carried. Alderman Jones then moved "That a committee be appointed, with power to add to their number, to carry the matter out; and that the following shall act on the general committee: Captain Francis, Mr. James Pateman, Mr. George Tay- lor, Mr. Wm. Francis Taplin, Mr. Jno. Hooson, Mr. Edwin W. Williams, Mr. Alfred Vickers, Mr. Robert Lloyd Davies, Mr. Thos. Owens, and Mr. Robt. Jones (Frith). Mr. Edwards seconded. Mr. Lester Smith pointed out that others be- sides tenants were interested and co-operating in the movement, and suggested that other names should be added. The Chairman suggested the inclusion of the Rector of Halkyn. the Vicar of Holywell, the Rector of Brynford and Alderman Jones. Alderman Jones submitted the names of Mr. J. Philip Jones, the Rev. Stephen Jones, Mr. Cooper, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Parry ADd Mrs. Francis. Mr. J. P. Jones added the names of Mr. Thos. Griffiths (Chairman of the Holywell Urban District Council), Mr. W. F. Morris, Mr. H. A. Cope, Dr. Jas. Williams, Mrs. Johnson Jones, the Rector of Ysoeifiog, Mr. T. J. D. Jones (Plas Coch). Mr. Phillips proposed that the Vicar of Northop be added. These names were added and the motion was carried unanimously. Ms. Jno. Williams was appointed hon. I Treasurer and Mr. P. Evans hon. Secretary. It was decided on the motion of the Chair- man, seconded by the Rev. S. Jones, that a subscription list be opened and that circulars be issued requesting intending eubaeriben to pay their subscriptions to the Treasurer by Tburafty. 'lo that the GoBuaittee uay iraoirthe amount ithmdm a&thmr disposal. TiMTiMetingverirt dfeeussed the advisability of joining the BartAsnr *nd Cheeter tenantry and making one- presentation. The. rOlaàir thought it was not undesirable that tbey ebonld amalgamate, and proposed a xe*ol«tM«. to effect. The Vicar of Halkyn seconded. v* Mr. Taylor moved an amendment that toey in the Halkyn district make a separate pre- sentation. Halkyn had always dotie Something handsome in the past, and he bad no deubttbel Welsh people would do so on this occasion. (Hear, bear.) Aldermau Jones seconded, adding facetiously that Halkyn was a very important place, and the people of Halkyn were very important (Laughter.) The Chairman declared that the amendment was carried by a large majority.

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I TRAP ACCIDENT AT HAWARDEN I I HIGHWAY AUTHORITY SUED. At Chester County Court on Tuesday his Honour Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd heard an action brought by Edward Jones, horse dealer, Dobb's Hill, against the Hawarden Rural District Council. Plaintiff alleged that through the negli- gence of the Council, as the highway authority, he met with a trap accident which resulted in the breaking of one of the shafts, which oost £ l 7a. to repair.-Mr. W. H. Churton, who appeared for plaintiff, said the amount which his client sought to recover was the actual cost of the damage. Had it been in England the sum would have been paid and the matter settled, but being in Wales, his friend Mr. Brassey had been in- structed to defend the action. On the ]3th Oct. his client was driving from Hawarden to Chester, and had to pass the Wheatdale houses, where the road was about 20ft. 6in. wide. There was 10 curbed footpath there, but there was an ordinary roadside path, and close to it a channel and a grid. This grid belonged to the Hawarden District Council, whose servants, to prevent the boys of the village amusing themselves by pulling it up and down, had placed on the top of it a huge flag or stone. He was instructed that it had been there several years and was an absolute obstruction on the road. On the day in question Mr. Jones was driving a small trap, and was going at almost walking pace at the point where the accident occurred. On the right hand side of the road a load of coal had been pitched, and a trap was approaching from the opposite direction, so that plaintiff to avoid both had to draw close to the side of the road. In doing this his left wheel went over the stone, with the result that one of the shafts collided with the wall and was smashed .-Plaintiff gave evidence, and witnesses were called in corroboration—Mr. Brassey, on behalf of the District Council, said the stone had been on the grid for several years, and plaintiff, who drove along that road very frequently, knew it very well. If he chose to drive over it in slapdash manner he mast take the consequences. Their defence to the action was that the accident was the oonsequence of plaintiff's own negligence.—After hearing Mr. W. Newton (surveyor) and other witnesses, his Honour intimated that he voulcl reserve judgment.

I HAWARDEN BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Friday, Mr. W. Fryer presiding.-The Chair- man referred to the death of the Queen, and moved a vote of condolence with the Royal Family. —The resolution was carried in silence, the mem- bers standing;—The Chairman also moved a vote of condolence with the family of the late Mr. T. T. Kelly. This also was agreed to in slleme.- Mr. H. H. Hughes moved, instead of the usual subscription of six guineas to the Chester Infir- mary and one guinea to the Parkgate Couvalesoent Home, that four guineas be given to the Chester Infirmary, two guineas to the V\ rex ham Infir- mary and one guinea to the Parkgate Convalesoent Home.—Mr. Swetenham moved that the Board's subscriptions be three guineas to each of the former institutions, and one guinea to the latter-- Mr. Hughes's motion was carried. CLERK'S EXTRA WORK. I LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD'S REPLY. I he Chairman read a letter from the Local Government Board in reference to the preparation of the Blue Book, and in reply to one which he had addressed to the Local Government Board on the subject. The chairman in his letter had asked the Board to define what were the lawful orders of the guardians to their clerk, and if the Guardians might reasonably order him to pre- pare a Blue Book for the use and information of the guardians. He also asked if the clerk's oorre- spondence with the Local Government Board and his periodical returns were to their satisfaction. The reply l of the Local Government Board was that it appeared to them that the guardians might properly call upon their clerk to prepare the state- ment containing the information respecting the affairs of the union which was embodied in the Blue Books. Such a statement, however, oould clearly not be prepared and issued without im- posing considerable labour on the clerk, and it was for the guardians to consider whether it would not be equitable that they should grant the clerk some addition to his present remuneration in respect of such work by a reasonable increase in his salary beyond that voted on the 23rd Nov., or whether the matter was one of extraordinary service for which compensation might be awarded, with the Board's approval, under article 169 of the Order of the 25th Feb., 1853. The Local Government Board were not aware of any reason for being dissatisfied with the manner in which the clerk conducted his correspondence with them, and his practice was to make the returns required of him by the Board to answer their inquiries with reasonable promptitude.—The question of pay- ment in respect of the Blue Book is to be con- sidered at a future meeting. ATTENDANCE OF GUARDIANS. 1 Mr. Bellis asked that a statement of attendances for the last three years should be published, so that the ratepayers could see who attended regu- larly and who did not.—The Chairman (explaining to the clerk): Mr. Bellis has put in a good attend- ance, and wants it reported. (Laughter.)—A motion by Mr. Bellis that the statement be com- piled and published was not seconded. ——————- ———————

CHESTER CITY MISSION. 4. INTERESTING PRESENTATION LM ? ree^ng ? the Chester C?ty M?ioa was held at the Mi&sion Hall in Crook-street on Monday evening, Dr. Stolterfoth presiding over a good attendance. Tb? Mission Hall it isin? £ w121% UOt\ 8rected in 1881, at a?o?S LI,100,  generosity of the late MiB8 WWa??? er, of Cbester.-Apoiogies for absence ere remiyed from the High Sheriff (&*• B. C. Roberts), Mr. Goo. Barbour, of Bolesworth Castle, and a number of other friends and sun- porters of the mission.-In the annual re- port the committee expressed their deep sorrow at the unspeakable e?&nuty which bad befaUen the nation and the who1e Empire in the death of our beloved Monarch, ?e late Queen Victoria. They were assured that her memory would be revered for ever in the hearts and affections of W ™ i ScpeakLi-ng about city missions the pa?iamitt?ee remarked th? the work remained as L :niDortSrt n needf ul ? ever, and great efforta I were being ,?? ? for the spiritual advantage of t?h??peop-? te. 0? of the chief hindrances to the efforts of religious workers for the good of our feUow-meDand the SPre&d of the Gospel was still thh!e Timmmm^ oderate indulgence of the intoxicating cup and the facilities which existed for gratifying the drinking tastes of the poor.-The following is a summary of work done during the year 1900 :-MeetiDgs held, 2&0; aggregate attend- i' anee (indoors), 14,859 aggregate attendance ? (outdoors), 2,886; number of house to houee visits, 2,624; visits to sick and dying, 2 937 • calls, 1,495; deaths attended, 20; Scriptures read, i 5,551; total abstainers' pledges, 12; meetings at workhouse, 147; aggregate attendance at work- | house, ^l; tracts distributed, 22.681.-Mr. J. Williams (honorarv træsurer) read the annual ii' accounts, which shewed that during the vearthe ordmary receipts had be?n £ 203 2s. 3d., while the i! payments amounted to ?219 5s. 5d. The deficit f1 had been wiped off by the special donations from friends of the Mission. An offering of £ 50 wag given last year for the Mission work, jI' and the same amoult. had been given anonymously this year. On the pro- F position of Col. EV&Ds-L!oyd the cash statement J was passed unanimously, and the ofEcers were re- J elected for the ensuing year.—An interesting tea- ture of the proceedings was the presentation of a beautiful address, suitably inscribed, to Mr. W. Denson, who has completed 50 years' connection j with the City Mission.—Mr. W. Pritchard, a life- I long friend of Mr. Denson, handed the testimonial j to the Mayor of Chester for presentation.—The 1 Mayor explained that he had previously arranged 1, to occupy the chair that evening but as the last i scenes in connection with the late Queen's funeral had only just closed it was obvious that any one in his position would not wish to preside at a public function of that kind so early after t.?a ( solemn event. Some few week- awo' however, J) he announced his intention of attending the meet- iug to present the address, and he could not forego 1 the pleasure of doing so that evening. He had 1 known Mr. Denson for 4 considerable number of years. After making a few interest mg rema?kg jt with regard to the various praiseworthy objects of j the Mission, the Mayor presented the testimonial to < Mr. Denson, who returned thanks in suitable terms.—Stirring addresses were given during the f evening.

PRACTICAL JOKING AT MANLEY- l COUNTY COURT SEQUEL. I On Tuesday at a spcilil sitting of {| the Chester County Court, before His Honour  Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd, Patrick Conway, a farm labourer, in the employ of Mr. Samuel *< Newport, Manley, sued Hugh Lee, a joiner, of Helsby, to recover CI5 8s. for injuries sustained by the plaintiff through the defendant. Mr. W. H. Churton represented the plaintiff and Mr. E. Brassey defended. Mr. j Churton, in opening the case, said the amount j claimed was a most moderate sum, representing i thirteen weeks loss of wages and £5 in respect of the injuries. The defendant had worked for Mr. Newport for 20 years. On the 2ud Novem- ber the defendant came to do some work at Mr. Newport's, and at the time the defendant was working at some straw in one of the shippons with another man named Robert Evans. The defendant, who was repairing a window or a door, left his work seven or eight yards away, caught hold of the plaintiff around the chest and by the arms aud pushed him down, falling on the top of him. with the result that plaintiff's leg was broken. He (Mr. Churton) did not know whether it was a practical joke or what; he could not think that the defendant intended any injury. Dr. Moreton was sent for and the plaintiff was removed to the Infirm- ary at Chester, and remained there until the 21st December—seven weeks. He now claimed for wages for thirteen weeks at 16s. per week, and for 45 in respect of the injuries. That was an excessively moderate sum for a broken leg. Practically, the defendant bad admitted that he had done wrong. Afterwards be paidMr. Newport some money—25s. 6d., he thought—as expenses which Mr. Newport bad incurred in conveying the plaintiff to the Infirmary, but he had net paid the man one braas farthing.—The plaintiff, Mr. New-port, & man named John Dykes, a farmer named Griffiths, and Dr. Mark by, of the Chester Infirmary, gave evidence for the plaintiff. Mr. Brassey called the defendant, who stated that the plaintiff and he met in a narrow foot- way in the shippon. He (defendant) wanted to steady the plaintiff so as not to knock him over in passing, so he put his hands on him. Tbe plaintiff first pushed him, and he then pushed the plaintiff, and he (defendant) overbalanced and they both fell to the floor. It was an accident. He had no intention of injuring the plaintiff.-Asked by Mr. Churton why he was in such a hurry that he could not wait until the plaintiff had passed, the defendant said that he wanted to finish his work that day. The plain- tiff pushed him first.-Evidence on behalf of the defendant was given by Albert Garner, of Helsby. —Mr. Brassey contended that the plaintiff was not at all clear as to how it begun, and suggested that the defendant's tale was the more likely of the two, and that the real truth of the matter was that they met in the passage and in passing the accident occurred. His Honour said the origin of the accident was quite clear. The plaintiff was apparently a harra- less, inoffensive man. No doubt the defendant did not intend any serious iniury, and he dared say he was very sorry for what had happened. There oould be no doubt that he was the cause of the man's leg being broken, and it was one of those things of which he must pay the cost. He had chosen to lark" and he must take the consequences. The oonsequence* in this case were that the man was prevented from working, and the claim for wagds was for absolute money lost. Moreover, he did not suppose any man in that court would willingly have his leg broken for JS5. He should give him the additional L5. He gave judgment for the plaintiff for the amount claimed.

ENGLAND'S DANGER. A RETURNED SOLDIER'S INTERESTING STATEMENT. Over a year ago, when the country was de- pleted of a great part of the regular army through the war in South Africa, the War Office suddenly called upon those reservists who had passed the age for active service, to rejoin the colours. George Henry Biggins, of 9, Grange Villas, Grange-street, Hiiii, who at the time was a rullyman in employment in that city, was among those who responded. He served under Sir Charles Warren in South Africa, and was nine months in Mafeking. Some hard campaigning fell to bis lot. and though be bears no scar of the battlefield, mis- fortunes have come to him in another shape. An "Eastern Morning News" reporter who called upon him the other day, was certainly able to observe in him netting but a fine healthy type of the British so. die", yet Mr. j Biggins owes his present healthy condition exclusively to Chaa. Forde's Bile Beans for Biliousness. I have known the time." he said, when I used to be strangely overcome by a chilly sensation. It was not altogether a cold, for 1 felt it all over my body, aud it seemed to be the result of being altogether run dowu. I felt languid and too weary and weak to do any- thing. My joints ached as if I had rheumatism all over me, and many a time I bad difficulty in keeping up with my duties. I began to suffer from Biliousness too, and to experience a nasty sharp pain at my heart. This pain continued to get worse. Whenever I moved at all quickly it commenced, and I had to go slowly to get ease. So bad did it become at times that I felt convinced I had heart disease. Of course I tried to get relief, and purchased all kinds of medicines in vain until I tried Chaa. Forde's Bile Beane for Biliousness. The result of their use was most satisfactory. I noticed an improvement after the first few doses, and so went on taking them. They soon ended the biUoBsnMs, and from first commencing to take them I have never again felt the pain in the chest. I have suffered fearfully from bilious- I. am very grateful indeed to the Pro- {vieton W Chaa. ForcWa Bile Beans. They have sew cwnplefcely eased me, and I am frequently recommending them to persons I find suffering as I did. While at Gosport I gave some to a gunner, and his mother-in-law derived great be4efikfraxn them.. Only the other night mi little. daughter was quite out of sorts and l gaye her half a Bean. The next day she was all right. figain. I can ten you, my fMnUy' both young and old, have need tb.eIp with ■marvellous Wherever Chas. Forde's I Bile Betra fox Biliousness areu, war- | vidk)us.re«uljte follow.. For colds, and chilla, l icr^v^tio^Mtemta, dizziness, liver and kidney 4iMorierB, ,,constipation, debility, kfadacbe, Der- \.o..fifemale ailments, rhf umir^cmAnd** a preventative of influenza they are ajiequalled. ??'? Tt??Btable in O=p"Wou. ir "? vp 'iot merely by temporary prv" me;, b? ? permanent cure. AD cbemigb '•h^n^ or you may obtain direct from the ieaji Manufacturing Co., 119, London • =- v. Loiid.on, EJC, by sending prices, one and rt-K. i#Z,poi:kee or two and DÍIle. They hav* i bf*L. iBtrumental in restoring to health scores of gallant defenders, so they did Private Biggins.

VEHICLES IN COLLISION. I BREAKDOWN NEAR FRODSHAM. I COUNTY COURT CLAIM. I At a special sitting of the Chester County Court, on Tuesday, before his Honour Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd, Martha Winson, wife of William WinBon, huckster, Dunham Hill, brought an action against Thomas Jeffs, Thornton Green, to recover J650 damages alleged to have been caused by 'the de- fendant's negligent driving. Mr. E. Brassey was for the plaintiff, and Mr. Churton was for the defence. The plaintiff's story, as told by Mr. Brassey, was that on the 14th September her hus- band and she were driving from Helsby along the road leading from Frodsham to Chester. Plain- tiff sat in front; her husband, who was driving, and her two boys were behind. The time was 8.30 p.m., and they were near the new chapel en the main road from Helsby to Dunham, and it was a starlight night. There was a bordering of grass on the plaintiff's side of the road, and her vehicle was not six inches from the grass. The husband saw a vehicle approaching on the wrong side of the road, so he shouted out to the driver, who was the defendant. The latter drove straight into them, and his step struck the plaintiff's step, which was twisted under the shaft. The occu- pants of the plaintiff's trap were knocked out of the trap and fell on to the grass. Mrs. Winson broke her wrist. Previous to this collisiou the defendant, it was alleged, had nearly run over a Mr. and Mrs. Dickson, who were walking in the direction of Frodsham. Mr. Dickson pushed his wife over on to the grass, and had just time to get clear of the defendant's vehicle. Mr. Dickson called out to the defendant that he wanted a three-acre field to drive in. The plaintiff had been prevented from earning her living by the fact that her wrist had been injured.—Mrs. Winson gave evidence bearing out her advocate's statement. She had been unable to do any work owing to the fracture of her wrist. She had a cart and horse, and her husband had a cart and horse; the former had been idle during her illness.—Cross-examined by Mr. Churton: They could have drawn on to the grass.—Dr. Bryant said he set Mrs. Winson's wrist, but it would never probably be quite right; there would always be some deformity. It might be permanently weak.—Cross-examined by Mr. Churton: It was a fracture of the bone on the thumb side of the arm, and it injured the wrist joint, which was the most serious element of the fracture.—William Winson, the husband, Saml. Dickson, Helsby, and the two sons gave evidence. Mr. Churton, for the defence, said it was unfor- tunate, as all accidents were. The only question was whether the defendant was responsible. If he was guilty of negligence, then all his Honour had to decide was what the plaintiff was entitled to. There was a marked disttoction between the sum claimed in this action and the sum claimed for a broken leg in the case his Honour had just heard. He agreed that the circumstances were different, but he did not think the eircumstancep justified the difference between the sums claimed. The only expense the plaintiff had been put to appeared to be the two guineas for the doctor. With regard to the plaintiff's claim in respect of her being unable to do business, it was astonishing how in such cases wives appeared to have engaged in business. He pointed out that the name of iaer husband was on the trap she said was her property. His client had paid 95 into court without acknow- ledging liability, as he thought it was a reason- able thing to offer to pay something towards the pain and the loss sustained. As to the question of liability, after the husband's evidence he did not think his Honour could suggest that there was a liability. The husband had said that be did not see the trap coming, although it was s perfectly clear night, about twelve yards before. They must have been talking together instead of looking after the driving, and if that were so they had no claim. The road was only 14 feet <wid» fit that point. The affair with the Dicksons, was 217 yards from where the accident took place- Hie client would tell them that certain of the straps of the plaintiff's harness were rotten. It was intolerable to suppose that unless the straps were rotten tiie damage could have been sustained. The straps, were absolutely rotten, and the trap upset) and pitched everybody out. Briefly, ibe defetidant'e case was that the accident was in tbe first place due to the plaintiff's husband telfcwg -iBBteMI'tlf iookieg out, &8 ..he ou^ibt to have W»<1 that the low sustained was simply, tbe repute qf having rotten straps. The defendant.was not ia ihe least to blame, although he was very sorry the accudeoA had happened.—Mr. Fred Davies, surveyor, gave evidence as to the measurements of the BOadf,v etc. —Mr. T. Jeffs, senr., said he was w. h?' !IOn on the occasion of the accident, and they were driving at the rate of, seven or 6ghi m?et! aa h?H". They saw OliintitTla tmp ah1Dg & h?n dred yards away, and dove 8traÍibt on, i?eeptn? well to their o?? side of .the ro94 a-,id ti,- o?hcr trap the greater p<m o £ jt.c WLk^i uvc traps passed he heard a noise k? M'r: ? '1?;?' some straps, and the other tm7 tv-. < d r;g t !Otoi them. They both ooBtmue? ? ? or. ??' ff? o j ten yards, and then his son w< a?xk ? ? «? whtt< was the matter. The defecd&?t w..? -? f<?i?i ? teetotaller, and he ?witcess) b?d 1 20 years.—At this stage his J b<?  satisfied on the question of ar ? t" j should like to bear something .0" <an.*u —Mr. Brassey re-called ptMCttS > TO had. been put to the expense. he dfK. and had been disabled from D6??, ?r OC' tion as a huckster for eleven '*t?"? MM Hn said he should make the d«t ■ j'!1- j eluding loss of trade, personal •• •' • j £15, and he gave judgment f01

ELLESMERE PORT. Saturday was a day of general mourn ng here, all the works, offices, shops, and pnblic- houses being closed. A service was held in the church at two p.m., the vicar (the Kev. W. Bidlake) conducting it. The edifice was packed to its utmost limit, special Psalms and hymns being sung. On Sunday the Vicar preached eloquent sermons respecting the late Queen and successor. AUDLEM. A memorial service was held in tDe partsn church on Saturday at noon, and was attended by a procession headed by members of the J ire Brigade in uniform. The ancient church was filled long before the hour fixed for the service, by people from all parts of the parish, from the highest to the humblest rank, all in deep mourning. There was no mistaking the genuine grief evinced for the loss of our beloved yueen. The authorised form of prayer was used, and the Vicar (the Rev. Stapleton Cotton) preached from Proverbs xxii. 2, The rich and poor meet together, the Lord is the maker of them all." He said all hearts beat as one to-day. The rich sent their costly wreaths of sympathy to Windsor, and the poor were represented by one bearing the inscription From some poor Workhouse women." Kings, Princes and Nobles would follow with beads bowed with woe, while down the faces of the poor would course tears, as they watched the cortege of their Queen Mother. The rich and poor met in sorrow and in death, and would finally meet in the great hereafter. NANTWICH. Saturday at Nantwich was observed as a day of general mourning, all business being sus- pended. At the parish church a memorial service was held and the interior was so crowded that many people were disappointed in not obtaining admission. The police, members of, the Urban Council and officials, the two fire brigades, the postmen, the Volunteers, and the freemasons and various lodges- of friendly societies attended. The service was grandly impressive, and the Rector (the Rev. C. E. Jackson) paid another beautiful and eloquent tribute to the worth of our beloved Queen and the great loss sustained by the nation. The church interior was draped in black relieved by purple. At Acton there was a crowded con- gregation at a memorial service, and the Rev. H. Moore (the vicar) gave an affecting sermon. The United Methodist Free Church Council also held a memorial service at the Wesleyan Chapel. Saturday's service was repeated at Nantwich Parish Church on Sunday evening. ST. MARK'S, SALTNEY. I The memorial service was held at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday, and the church was crowded. The special form of service was used, with a few necessary alterations. The hymns sung were When our heads are bow'd with woe," "0 God, our help," and "On the resurrection morning." The "Dead March" brought to an end a service the recollection of which will ever live in the memory of all who were present. FARNDON. I Owing to the temporary illness of the Rector, the memorial service for the Queen could not be held on Saturday. The following day (Sunday), however, the authorised form was used through- out instead of matins, and followed by the Holy Communion service. In the afternoon a children's service was held, and in the evening the latter portion of the memorial service was again used. The Rector gave two addresses upon the life and mfluence of her late Majesty Queen Victoria. The congregations at all the services were very large. God Save the King was sung at each service. The altar and hangings were draped in black, with flowers upon the altar. CHOLMONDELEY AND BICKLEY. I Un baturday, at noon, a memorial service was held at St. Wenefrede's Church, Bickley. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity, chairs and forms having to be placed in the aisles. Nothing has occurred in this district which has shewn more plainly the love and devotion felt for the late Queen than this mournful and crowded service; all classes were represented, from Castle to cottage, rich and poor, young and old, and all evidently sincere in their grief. The service, which was choral, was conducted by the, vicar (the Rev. E. F. Gorst), and consisted of the Litany and portions of the Burial Service, con- cluding with the "Dead March" in "Saul." The hymns sung were 0 God, our help in ages past," Peace, perfect Peace," and Jesus lives; no longer now." The day was observed as one of mourning, no work, except that absolutely neces- sary, being done. The Cholmondeley estate yard was closed, and the farmers and tradesmen did nothing but the necessary feeding and milking, giving their employes the opportunity of attend- ing the memorial service. On Sunday evening the National Anthem was played at the com- mencement of the service. TARPORLEY. I The quietness of a peaceful Sunday prevailed in Tarporley on Saturday, with an additional feeling of solemnity produced by the drawn blinds of the inhabitants. The memorial service at the parish church was held at 1.30, and was attended by the chairman and members of the District Council, the clerk and deputy-clerk, members of the police force, fire brigade, the Foresters Friendly Society (Courts "Defence" and "Delamere"), the Shep- herds Friendly Society, and the Oddfellows Friend- ly Society. The procession formed at the Publio Hall, and was headed by the Tarporley and Clotton Brass Band. The main body of the church was reserved for the processionists, but the con- gregation was an exceedingly large one, and the edifice was crowded to excess. The rector (the Rev. W. O. M. Hughes) conducted the service, which was of an impre3sive character. The Rev. F. Clifton Smith read the lesson. The hymns used were "Thine for ever, God of Love," "Now the Labourer's task is o'er," "0 God our help in ages past," "On the Resurrection morning" and "The Saints of God their conflict past." After the Benediction the "Dead March" in "Saul" was played by the organist, the congregation standing. Simultaneously with the service at the parish church the Tarporley Free Churches held a memorial service in the Baptist Chapel, the ros- trum, reading-desk and Communion table being decorated, the latter with lillies and other white flowers. The service was largely attended, and was conducted by the Rev. R. Rogers (Baptist), the Rev. W. B. Lowther (Wesleyan), who delivered the address, and the Rev. Mr. Radnor (Primitive Methodist). The hymns were "0 God our help in ages past," "Rock of ages," "Brief life is here our portion," "For ever with the Lord," "Lord, God, beneath whose mighty hand," "0 God of Bethel, by whose hand." The "Dead March" in "Saul" was played. ASHTON HAYES. I A special service was held in the church on I Saturday afternoon. Work was suspended in the I village, and the sacred building was crowded. TILSTON. I The culminating point of the sorrow and gloom which have overhung the village during the past fortnight was reached on Saturday. To give everyone an opportunity of attending the memorial service at the parish church, all places of business in the village, including the public- houses, were entirely closed for the day. The church was crowded. The special form of service was conducted by the rector. Appropriate music, including the "Dead March" in "Saul," was played by the organist, and suitable hymns were sung by the choir, the rendering of the closing hymn, "Peace, perfect Peace," being very touching. MALPAS. I Saturday was set apart in Malpas as a day of mourning. All business was entirely suspended and the public-houses were closed. In the afternoon a memorial service was held in the parish church, the sacred edifice being crowded to its utmost capacity. The shorter form of the two services appointed by authority was used, the officiating clergy being the Rector (the Rev. the Hon. A. R. Parker) and the Rev. L. Armitstead. Special hymns were sung, and the service throughout was most impressive. At the conclusion the Driad March" in "Saul" (Handel) was placed by the organist (Mr. H. Edwardes), the congregation meanwhile standing. The voluntaries played before and at the conclusion were Mendelssohn's and Beethoven's funeral marches. The chancel, the prayer desks, and the pulpit were draped in purple. NORLEY. The memorial service was held on Saturday at 2-30 in the Parish Church. The altar, pulpit, lectern and choir stalls were draped in violet and black. A prominent feature was a small catafalque covered with a rich violet and white pall, upon which the letters V.R.I. were visible with two crosses of evergreens. The choir and congregation rendered the service very reverently. The Rev. C. R. Nunn gave a short address, which included some verses written for the occasion, which we print elsewhere. Miss Wright played the Dead March in Saul." The congregation was a lartre and representative one. Special music and prayers were &- feature of the Sunday services, and on Monday the day school children attended the church for a short service and sung Dean Hole's verses "God rest our Queen." The head master played the Dead March" very effectively. FRODSHAM. I On Saturday Frodsham was in great mourn- ing. The streets were as quiet as on the Sabbath. Most of the business places were closed for the day, while almost without excep- tion the blinds of every house were drawn in token of respect. Slags were flying hlflDa.st high at the Conservative Club and other prominent buildings, and the bells of the Parish Church rang muffled peals at intervals. The memorial service at the church, took place at I ,&,nd «he saerld edified*\wa$. literally packed, standing room not being available to crowds who had' perforce tp be con-- tent to remain outaide. Everyone seemed imbued with -.the spirit- of m^nrping and respect. The Volunteers in charge of Major Harrisson and Lieutenant Burton, and the members of the Frodsbam Parochial attended. The service was most solemn and impressive. The church was draped in black. After the choir had taken their places the organist (Mr. C. H. Hibbertt) played Handel's Dead March" in Saul," all standing. The special form of service was taken, psalm xxiii being softly sung to Foster," and the Bene- dictus to Goss." The Rev. R. Colston read tha leBson from 1. Cor., xv., 20. The hymns 0 God our help in ages past," For Thy dear sake, 0 Lord," and For all the saints were sung, and the Nunc Dimittis was effectively sung as a recessional. the Vicar (the Rev. H. B. Blogg) gave an appropriate address. At the close of the service the organist played Mendelssohn's Funeral March." On Sunday, the Vicar again preached an excellent sermon on the life and character of the late Queen. In the morning Mendels- sohn's, and in the evening Beethoven's Funeral March was played. An impressive service was conducted on Satur- day afternoon in the Trinity Wesleyan Church, in connection with the Frodsham and District Evan- gelical Free Church Council. Mr. E. Rhodes, the president of the Council, occupied the chair. The Rev. T. H. Bailey (Wesleyan) delivered a suitable address. "God hiess our native land" was the last hymn, and after the Benediction the organist, Mr. W. H. Pickering, played the "Dead March." MID-CHESHIRE. [ Memorial services on an impressive scale were held at Northwich, Weaverham, Barnton, Lostock, Davenham, Hartford, and several other Mid-Cheshire churches. At the three first-named the public authorities marched to the service. At Northwich the large procession included the Urban Council, Yeomanry, Volunteers, police, soldiers, bands, friendly societies, fi a brigades, and post-office employes. They attended solemn service at Witton Church, the Rural Dean preaching. Middlewich presented a truly mournful aspect on Saturday afternoon. In common with other places shops and offices were closed, while the trade of the publicans was suspended. Innumerable fiags were floated at half-mast, and private residences had blinds drawn. A large united service was taken part in at the Parish Church by Nonconformists and Church people, the different ministers assisting in the conduct- ing of the service. At the invitation of the Chairman of the Urban Council (Mr. James Williams), the members of the authority, other public bodies, and societies, and citizens formed a procession to the church. CREWE. All the tradesmen closed their shops, the publicans their inns, and the London and North-Western Railway Company their great works at Crewe throughout Saturday. The Town Council held a special meeting at the Technical Institute, which was presided over by the Mayor (Dr. Wilson). Besides the aldermen and councillors a number of magistrates and leading tradesmen were present. The Mayor's table was faced with a covering of Royal purple aud white, and the civic emblems were entwined with the same shades of colour. The Mayor said that the Queen's death had cast a shadow over the earth like an eclipse. Civilised humanity was mourning with Britain to-day in the sad event, and kings and princes had come from afar to pay homage to the worth of the beloved Sovereign. To everyone the Queen's death bad come with a sense of personal loss. He moved that an address be sent to the King expressing their sense of the over- whelming loss which has befallen the nation by the death of our beloved Queen Victoria, who has passed from her long life of labour on behalf of her people to her eternal rest and reward, leaving behind her a name and fame which will be a 'priceless treasure to this and coming generations." The address tendered to the King and the members of the Royal Family heartfelt and profound sympathy in the great personal bereavement they had sustained, and offered the King duti- ful and loyal homage on his accession to the Throne. "We rejoice in the assurance," it proceeded, "that you will worthily maintain the illustrious traditions of the Victorian era, and we fervently pray that during a long and glorious reign you, your gracious Consort, and your people may be blessed with all happiness and prosperity." Mr. A. G. Hill seconded the resolution, and Mr. Alderman W. M'Neill and Mr. Alderman R. Pedley supported it. The address was adopted. A procession was afterwards formed consist- ing of the Mayor and members of the Council, borough and county magistrates, police, the fire brigade, the ambulance brigade, the boys' brigade, and inhabitants of the town, and marched to Christ Church, where service was conducted. The preacher was the vicar (the Rev. J. G. Howson). At the close of the service at Christ Church the Mayor and Corporation and others proceeded to the Congregational Church, where a joint service was held by the Free Churches of the borough. The 2nd Cheshire Railway Engineers held a special church parade. They assembled in the Market Square under the command of Colonel Cotton-Jodrell. There were between 500 and 600 present. All the officers wore armlets of crape, and the drums were muffled. The Engineers marched to St. Paul's Church, where service was conducted by the chaplain of the battalion (Rev. Canon Webb). WINSFORD. I Several memorial services were held at Wins- ford, but the official one waa that which was conducted at St. Chad's, and attended by the 3rd V.B.C.R., under Major Jones, and other representative bodies, with the Mayor of the ancient borough of Over (Mr. J. E. Reiss), Mr. J. H. Cooke (Recorder), Mr. W. H. Verdin, D.L., Capt. Turner, and Mr. Prince Lewis (chairman of the Urban Council) in his robes of office. A collection was taken at the service towards expenses, the surplus to be devoted to a pro- posed permanent memorial to Queen Victoria. Later in the day the Chairman of the Council, from the steps of the Verdin Technical Schools, read the Royal Proclamation before a large concourse of people, and cheers rent the air for the King and Queen Consort. A happy function was dispensed by Major Jones when he pinned to the breast of Corporal Hamlett a long-service medal. His instructions, said Major Jones, were to bestow it on the recipient in as public a manner as possible, and that he thought was the most pretty and appropriate I occasion possible. (Applause.) With the sing- ing of God Save the King," the proceedings terminated. NEW BRIGHTON. I On Saturday a magnificent service was held in the Parish Church, New Brighton, at two o'clock, as the memorial of HerO late Majesty the Queen. Long prior to that hour people streamed into the church, the chancel, pulpit, and lectern of which were draped with royal purple and decorated with plants and flowers. A solemn fanfare, played by two excellent trumpeters, ushered in this most devotional service. The choir proceeded to the chancel to the strains of Mendelssohn's Funeral March, in which the organ, trumpets and drums united with fine effect. After a short space for silent prayer, in a stillness which was absolutely startling, the opening sentences from the Office of the Burial of the Dead were sung to Troyte's music, after which came Psalm xc. to Felton's chant in C minor. The vicar, the Rev. C. Hylton Scewart, read the great lesson of the resurrection, which was listened to with rapt attention; and hardly had the concluding words, so full as they are of practical manly faith, been pronounced, ere the organ burst forth in the bold harmony of the splendid hymn "Fight the good fight." The effect of this hymn, sung by the immense body of people, accompanied by the organ, trumpets, drums, and the band of the 1st C. & C. Volunteer Artillery, was thrilling in the extreme. After the sentences Man that is born of a woman," etc., six verses of the old Advent hymn, the Dies Irae," were sung, and the effect of the I two last lines, "Lord, all-pitying Jesu blest, grant them Thine eternal rest," was remarkable. Then came the assuring and affecting words, (II heard a voice from Heaven," Ac., followed by the anthem, •" Blest are the departed," followed by the Lord's Prayer and two collects. Once more did the people rise, this time to sing, first, Psalm xci. to a beautiful chant of Barnby's and then, the All Saints'" Day hymn, The Saints of God their conflict past," the congregation kneeling at the last verse. The collect for All Saints'" Day having been said, 0, Rest in the Lord" was sung with exquisite feeling by Miss Chambres, after which the vicar pronounced the Bene- diction. Following a short space for silent prayer, another fanfare on the trumpets sum- moned the people to their feet to listen to the Funeral March of Beethoven. Thus ended a memorable service of impressive dignity. The eongrelkation, which included the Volunteers, under the command of Major Greene, the coast- guard men and lifeboat men of the district then slowly and sorrowfully dispersed. At 10 a.m. there had been a special celebration of the Holy Eucharist, at which there were 65 communicants. FLINT. I At the invitation of the Mayor (Mr. E. J. Hughes). the borough magistrates, members and officials of the Corporation, representatives of Ithe friendly societies of the town, and the overseers, headed by the E Company, 2tid V.B. R.W.F., walked in procession from the Town Hall to the Parish Church, followed by many hundreds of the townspeople. The service was very impressive, and an appropriate seunon delivery* by theRector. After tfc^ service the t>rtcession w*s teformed, and proceeded to the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, where a Welsh,, and English service was held by the Noncon- formist Union. An appropriate address was giveli by the Rev. David Edwards, and the service was conducted by the Revs. J. D. Williams, J. Lewis, and H. G. Humphreys. I WREXHAM. In Wrexham all business was at a standstill. The principal service was that; at the Parish Church, where the Mayor and Corporation at- tended in State. A procession was. formed in the Guildhall-square, and proceeded to, the church. It included the Wrexham Borough Band, playing the Dead March"; detachment from the depot R.W.F., under Major Lloyd; members of the Denbighshire Hussars, under <. < > > ,>! /( '> t:I f:l" I:¡;: 1: :<4';¿'<i, Captain Ormrod; A and B (Wrexham) Com- panies of the 1st V.B. R.W.F., under Captains H. Meredith-Jones and J. E. H. Davies; Cyclist Corps, under Captain W. R. Wilson; members of the Denbighshire Constabulary, under Deputy Chief Constable Jones and Inspector Bagshaw the Wrexham Fire Brigade, under Captain J. J. Scott; members of the Rose of Wrexham Lodge, L.O.A.S., and the Royal Cambrian Lodge, I.O.O.F.; members and officials of the Corporation, magistrates, and public representa- tives. At the church the authorised No. 1 service was given, while the funeral marches by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Chopin were played by Mr. F. Pullein. The vicar, the Rev. Canon Fletcher, conducted the service, which was most impressive. The church was draped with purple. At the overflow service at St. Mark's Church, the choral setting of the burial service was by Croft and Purcell, the same as that which was used at Windsor. After the opening sentences a hymn, specially written by Miss Owen, was sung, as well as the special hymn written by Dean Hole, entitled God rest our Queen." A united Free Church memorial service was also held in the Zion Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. I DUDDON. I A service was held in Duddon Church on Sunday evening in memory of the dead Queen. The Burial Service was read by the Rev. J. T. Nash, who also preached from the text "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." The choir rendered the hymns For ever with the Lord," 0 God, our help in ages past," and "Let saints on earth in concert sing," As the congregation left the church the organist, Miss Delaney, played "I know that my Redeemer liveth." NORTHOP. I An impressive memorial service was held in the parish church at the time of the Royal funeral. The service commenced with the hymn "0 God, our help in ages past." Then followed the Litany and opening sentences from the Burial Service. Psalm xc. was sung to Croft in A minor. The special hymn, "God rest our Queen," by Dean Hole, was sung by the choir, and Now the labourer's task is o'er" before the Benediction. At the conclusion of the service the Northop Brass Band played the "Dead March" in "Saul, while the congregation remained standing. The Rev. Clement Davies, M.A., vicar, the Rev. Canon Atkinson, M.A., and the Rev. W. A. Davies, curate, took part in the service. HAWARDEN. I Saturday was truly a memorable day in the annals of Hawarden, and it was generally observed by the inhabitants with fitting decorum, being the day fijied for the obsequies of her late Majesty. Blinds were drawn, business was suspended during the greater part of the day, and nearly every one wore mourning. The weather also, as if in keeping with the national sorrow, remained dull and sombre throughout the day. The public memo- rial service at the parish church took place at noon, and was attended by an immense con- gregation, the largest probably that the vener- able fabric has ever held at any time, and consisted of all ranks of society, Churchmen and Nonconformists. The Hawarden Volunteer Company, 2nd Royal Welsh Fusiliers, and the Sandycroft Battery of the Cheshire and Car- narvonshire Volunteer Artillery attended in almost full strength, under the command of their respective officers, Captain H. Swetenham, Lieut. C. Hurlbutt (Fusiliers), and Captain F. Taylor (Artillery). The members of the District and Parish Councils, and the various friendly societies, namely, the Druids, Ancient Shepherds, Unity of Oddfellows also attended. The muffled bell commenced tolling about ten o'clock and continued up to the time of service. Shortly after eleven a procession was formed at the Institute and proceeded slowly to the church in the following order:—The Fusiliers, the Artillery, members of the District and Parish Councils, members of the friendly societies, and members of the Hawarden Insti- tute. The procession was a most imposing one. The church was reached in due course, and by the time the assemblage was seated, every inch of space was occupied. The church was partly draped in black. At ten minutes to twelve the solemn strains of Chopin's funeral march reverberated through the building, Mr. R. W. Pringle presiding at the organ. On the stroke of twelve the service commenced with the burial sentence sung to Troyte's chant (unaccompanied) in procession, the choir being headed by the cross bearer. Psalm 90 was then solemnly chanted to Purcell in G minor. After the lesson, the hymn Now the labourer's task is o'er" was sung, and then an address was given by the Rev. W. T. Williams. The remaining hymns were Hark my soul, it is the Lord and" Rock of Ages," and they were impressively rendered by the vast congregation. The service concluded with the playing of the Dead March" in Saul," the choir and people standing through- out. The service was conducted by the Rev. W. H. Parks. The concluding voluntary as the congregation slowly took their departure was Beethoven's Marche Funebre." Muffled peals were rung directly afterwards, also during the latter part of the day. A writer in the Parish Magazine, commenting on the Queen's death, says:—" "Very earnestly we prayed for her qn Sunday last, for Hawarden has been very closely connected with the Queen. Four times did Mr. Gladstone act as her Prime Minister, and the intimacy between the Castle and the Royal family was continued to the end.' Only a short time ago the Prince and Princess of Wales were here, and there is at least one parishioner still living who can remember how the Queen when only Princess Victoria drove with her mother through the Park and entered her name in the visitors' book at the Lodge. For 82 years she has lived, and for 64 she has reigned. And now, almost suddenly as it seems, the brave patient life has closed—a life glorious indeed, but a life marked above everything else by a simple devotion to duty. We have reason to thank God for all the benefits which her gracious rule has conferred upon her people." BUCKLEY. I Memorial services were held on Saturday in Buckley and Bistre Parish Churches. The Buckley Old Town Band attended Buckley Church, and played the Dead March." A service was also held in the Primitive Methodist Chapel (Tabernacle), in which the Rev. I. Idloes Edwards, Mr. Philipson, jun., and Mr. John Taylor took part. They were all very well attended. On Sunday special allusions were made to the late Queen. and in Bistre Church the National Anthem, God Save the King," was sung with great fervour for the first time by the large congregation. CONNAH'S QUAY. I This village loyally observed the mournful day. Business establishments were closed, and the public-houses suspended business from eleven to four o'clock. The inhabitants wore mourning, and on every hand there was eloquent testimony that this town fully shared the nation's sorrow and grief. An impressive memorial service was held in St. Mark's Church, which was crowded to excess. The service opened with the hymn 0 God our help in ages past," after which the litany and special prayers were intoned by the Rev. G. Thomas (curate). The Dead March in Saul" was played by Mr. J. W. Connell (organist), the congregation standing with bowed heads. The xc. Psalm having been chanted, the vicar (the Rev. T. Williams) read the beautiful lesson from I. Corinthians xx., and intoned a special prayer for King Edward VII. The Volunteers and the Connah's Quay Brass Band attended the service. A similar service- was held under the auspices of the Free Church Council in the Methodist New Connexion Chapel, the large building being crowded. Splendid tributes to the noble life and character of the Queen were paid by the Revs. E. Griffiths, J. C. H. Beving- I ton, J. P. Gough, and J. Philipson, and Mr. W. Williams. I MOLD. I A memorial service was held in the Parish Church on Saturday, at two o'clock in the after- noon. Never was a larger or more devout con- gregation assembled within the sacred walls. Late comers had to be satisfied with standing room in the porch. There were "all sorts and conditions of men ia the congregation, and none so poor but afforded some outward token of their grief at the loss sustained by the death of our beloved Queen of blessed and glorious memory. While the clergy and choir valked, from the vestry to the stalls, the organist (Mr. W. H. Adams) played Chopin's "Melody in A minor" and Beethoven's Sonata in A flat." The mournful service commenced by the Vicar reading the opening sentences of the burial ser- vice, as well as the opening prayers. The Rev. Herbert Evans (curate) then said the Litany, and the lesson (1 Cor. xv.) was read by the Rev. Evan Jones (curate), after which the concluding prayers were said by the Vicar. After the service the following were played upon the organ Chopin's Marche Funebre," Beethoven's Funeral March," and In Memoriam," by James Lynn.—The United Free Church service was held at Bethesda Chapel, New-street, at 2 p.m., the chapel being packed.