Cheshire Observer

PARLIAMENT, I I THE BEER QUESTION. I PHASES OF THE WAR. in the House ot Commons, on Friday, Mr. Balfour, answering Mr. Wharton, said it was proposed to appoint a joint committee of both Houses to inquire into the best method of main- taining out of public funds the widows and or- phans of those who had lost their lives in the pub- lie service.—Mr. Chaplin resumed the debate on the Address in reply to the King's Speech, and urged the Government to introduce legislation for dealing with the presence of arsenic in beer. The appointment of the Royal Commission was no justification for delay-Sir C. Quilter and Colonel Kenyon-Slaney supported the appeal.—Mr. Long replied that the question from the outset received the unremitting attention of the Local Govern- ment Board. It was impossible for the Govern- ment to introduce legislation of a prohibitory character until it was definitely shewn that the use of substitutes was necessarily deleterious. The epidemic was due to the carelessness of one firm, who only manufactured five per cent. of the substitutes produced in this country.—Sir W. Fos- ter called attention to the exceptionally heavy mor- tality from disease among troops in South Africa, and condemned the medical arrangements; and Mr. Murray Guthrie adversely criticised the in- quiry held by the Hospital Commission.— Lord Stanley, Financial Secretary to the War Office, in reply to some remarks by Mr. Labou- chere, said that Lord Roberts was always willing to meet Botha and De Wet and discusB terms. De Wet, however, informed Lord Roberts that nothing less than the absolute independence of both States would induce him to lay down his arms. There was no deficiency of supplies; the only difficulty was getting those supplies from the seaports to the front.—Mr. Burdett-Coutts main- tained that the hospital inquiry pointed to the need for an absolute enlargement and re-organisa- tion of the Royal Army Medical Corps.—In reply to Mr. Joseph Walton, Viscount Cranborne pointed out that our policy in China had found its most recent expression in the Anglo-German agree- ment, which at the time when it was arranged had the approval of all the members of the House. The right hon. gentleman was still speaking at midnight when the House adjourned.

I FREE CHURCHES. j Preachers for next Sunday in the various Free Church places of worship:— Oongresmtional, Queen-street: 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. D. Wynne Evans. Congregational. Upper Northgate-atreet: 10.4f, and 6.30, Rev. F. Barnes, B.A. 'w'ougregational Welsh Chape). Albion Park 10.45, Rev. Thomas Jones 6.0, Rev. Ivor Jones. Congregational, Great Boughton 10.45 and 5.30, fcupply. 'onerelational, Handbridge 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. W. Jones. English Prftsbvtorlan, City-road: 10.30 and 6.30, Rev. D. Treborth Jones. Presbvtermu Church of England, Nowgate-atrao*: 11.0 and 6.30, Rev. J. Cairns Mitchell, B.D., F.R.A.S. Baptist, Grosvenor Park: 10.45 and 6.30, Supply. Baptist, Milton-street 10.45 and 6.30, Supply. Baptist Mission Hall, Hoole: 10.45 and 6.30. Weleh Baptist, Peuri Memorial: 10.30 and 6.0, Rev. J. Nicholas. Baptist, Hamilton-place 10.45 and 6.30. VV aaleyan Method'm., St. John-street •. 10.30, Rev. J. B. Jones 6.30, Rev. A. W. Ward, B.A. We-leyitt, Mathoiunt. Uitv-rosd • to.30, Rev. A. W. Ward, B.A.; 6.30, Rev. W. S. Hackett. W enieyat. Methodist, Garden-lane 11.0, Rev. W. S. Hackett; 6.30, Mr. Sherratt. Welsh Wesley an, Queen-street: 10.30 and 6.0, Rev. Wesley Hughes. Welsh Calvinistic Methodist, St. John-street: 10.30 and 6.0, Rev Pryce Davies. Primitive Methodist. George-street: 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. H. Davenport. Primitive Methodist, Hunter-street: 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. J Crompton. Primitive Methodist, Boughton 10.45, Mr. E. T. Candeland 6.30, Mr. R. Newns. Methodist New Connexion, Pepper-street: 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. J. C. H. Bevington. Church of Christ, Northgate-street: 10.45 and 6.30, Pastor M. A. Collins. Unitarian, Matthew Henry's: 11.0 and 6.30, Rev. H. E. Haycock. Unsectarian Mission Church, Hoole: 6.30. Boatman's Mission Hall, Victoria-place: 6.30, Society of Friends, Frodaham-street: 11.0. Waverton Presbyterian 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. D. Manuel, M.A. —————— ——————

TIDE TABLE. I HIGH WATER AT CHESTER. 110BN I AT. RVEN. FEBRU ARY.-MARCH. E. M. (FT. IN. H. N. 23 Saturday j 2 39 j 19 5 3 0 24 Sunday a M 18 0 3 47 ^5 Monday 4 13 16 1 4 4u 26 Tuesday 5 12 14 1 5 W 27 Wednesday i 6 33 12 6 7 19 28 Thursday 8 4 1 12 J 8 47 1 Friday. 2 25 13 7 9 5S

WEEKLY STATE OF THE CHESTER INFIRMARY I CNHED SATURDAY IN-PATIENTS. I In-patieuts are admitted on Tuesday mornings at I Eleven o'clock. IK-PATIEHTS DISCHABOr.n Cured  17 iLeueve' 9 Made Out-Patients 0 Unrelieved 2 Dea?. 1 ) ix-PATiKirrs. i Admitted 2G t Remain in the House 96 I House Visitors-Chester Poor Law Union per Mr. W. I Turnock and Chester Provender Co., Ltd. OUT-PATIENTS. I Medical cases are seen on Monday. Wednesday. and Saturday mornings at Eleven o'clock. Surgical cases are seeu on Thursday mornings at Elerei o'clock Ophthalmic cases are seen on Friday mornings at Elevoi o'clock. Dental cases are seen on Tuesday and Saturday morning at Ten o'clock. Out-Patiento admitted since Saturday last 70

MARKETS. I SALFORD CATTLE, TUESDAY.— At market: Cattle 2,824. trade very slow for all classes, and prices drooping; sheep 7,389, demand unsatisfac- tory, prices down; calves 166, tra, dull. Quotations :-Cattle, 5d. to 61d. sheep, 6d. to 9d.; calves, 5d. to 9d. per lb. WREXHAM CATTLE. MONDAY.—There was a fair all-round supply of stock at the cattle market to-day, and the bidding was pretty brisk, especi- ally for pigs and the best quality beef. Some good dairy cows and calves also found ready purchasers. Barrens realised from £ 9 to X12 each, and heifers from £ 9 to £ 13. Beef made from 51-d. to 6d. per lb. mutton 6Jd. to 8d. and pigs averaged 9s. per score lb. LIVERPOOL CATTLE. MONDAT.-The supply of cattle at to-day's market was less and of sheep considerably more than last week. Demand slow, this being the first week in Lent, and prices lower for both beef and mutton. Prime quality stock in each case barely maintained last week's rates. Inferior descriptions much lower. Quotations Beef, 6d. to 4d. mutton, 9Jd. to 6d. per lb. At market 1,243 cattle, 5,217 sheep. LONDON CATTLE, MONDAY.—Beast supply, compa-"«l with last Monday, shewed an increase of 200; u. Jo for both prime and second quality extremely slow at last week's quotations. Butcher- ing cows and bulls met a steady demand at firm rates. Wether sheep sold slowly at 2d. per 81b. less money; ewes, being wanted, maintained late rates. The few pigs offered sold slowly at late rates. Prices Beasts, 2s. 4d. to 4s. 8d. sheep, 3s. 4d. to 5s. lOd.; pigs, 2s. 6d. to 48. 6d. lambs, 58. 10d. to 7s. per 8!b. Total supply: Beasts 1,400, sheep and lambs 8,480, calves 5, pigs 30. BRADFORD WOOL, MONDAY.—This market, remains to a large extent in the same condition. Fine crossbred tops are a shade easier to buy, but standard sixties botany keep firm at last week's rates. Lower crossbred tops, such as forties and thirty-sixes, remain unchanged. English wools continue cheap, but the demand is not great. Mohair spinners are fairly well engaged, but otherwise this branch is quiet. The spring piece trade has hardly yet begun. MANCHESTER HAT AND STRAW, MONDAY.— Hay, 4Jd. to 5d clover, 5 £ d. to 6 £ d.; straw, whöat, 3d. to 3d.; ditto, oat, 3id. to 3id. per stone of 141b. BIRKENHEAD AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE, TUES- DAY.—Hay, old, £3 10s. to £4 per ton; ditto, clover, JM to X4 lOa. per ton. Straw, wheat, £ 2 128. 6d. per ton ditto, oat, X2 7a. 6d. per ton. Manure, 2s. to 4s. per ton. CHESHIRE BUTTER AND EGG, FRIDA. Y.- Home dairy butter and new laid eggs in moderate stock. Inquiry fairly active. Quotations Stockport (Friday): Butter, Is. 4d. per lb.; eggs, 8 for la. Altrinoham (Tuesday): Butter, Is. 4d. per lb.; eggs, 8 for Is. Macclesfield (Tuesday): Butter, lB. 3d. per lb.; eggs, 8 and 9 for Is. Crewe (Friday): Butter, Is. 3d. per lb.; eggs, 9 for Is. Sandbach (Thursday): Butter, Is. 4d. per lb.; eggs, 8 and 9 for Ie. Congleton: Butter, Is. 4d. per Ito, eggs, 8 for Is. Northwich: Butter, Is. 3d. and lEt. 4d. per lb.; eggs, 10 for Is. Nant- wich: Butter, Is. 3d. and Is. 4d. per lb.; eggs, 9 for la. Knutsford: Butter, Is. 4d. per lb. eggs, 9 for Is. Runcorn Butter, Is. 3d. per lb.: eggs, 8 for la. Chester: Butter, Is. 2d. and Is. 3d. per lb.; eggs, 8 and 9 for Is. CHESTER EGG AND POULTRY, SATURDAY.— Prices at this market were :—Butter, Is. 4d. per lb. eggs, 9 and 10 for Is. chickens, 2s. 6d. to 3s. each; turkeys, 6s. 6d. to 7s. 6d. each fowls, 2s. 3d. to 28. 6d.; hares, 4s. to 4s. 6d. each; rabbits, Is. 2d. and Is. 3d. each pigeons, 8d. and 9d. each. CHESTER CORN, SATURDAY. — Wheat has been delivered to a fair extent to local mills during the week, and late rates are well maintained in the small business passing to-day. Oats, beans, and barley are each in moderate supply and command recent full prices. The market for foreign wheat is higher, as also American piaize. Quotations :— Wheat, white. per 751b. Wheat, red 751b. Malting Barley. „ 601b. Grinding do 641 b. Oats 461b. Beans 801b. Beans, Egyptian „ 2401b. Indian Corn iJ401b. 4 HXW. OLD. 8. D. 8. D. 8. D, 8. D. 0 0 to 4 30 OtoO 0 4 0 — 4 20 0—0 0 0 0 -0 ,g g=8 !g g=g 2 3 -2 6.3 6 3 9 4 6- 4 8,5 3 0 0 33 0 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 —10 90 0 — li G

I OLD FALSE TEETH BOUGHT. Many ladies and gentlemen have by them old or disused false teeth, which might as well be turned into money. Messrs. R. D. & J. B. Fraser, of Princes-street, Ipswich (established since 1833), buy old false teeth. If you send your teeth to them they will remit you by return post the utmost value; or, if preferred, they will make you the best offer, and hold the teeth over for your reply. If reference necessary, apply to Messrs. Bacon & Co., Bankers, Ipswich.

I AN UNFORTUNATE FARMER. I STRANGE DEATH OF STOCK. Agriculturists generally will sympathise with Mr. William Parker, of Great Stanney Hall, in the losses of stock that he has recently sustained. Mr. Parker is a tenant of the Dean and Chapter of Chester, and it will be remembered that we announced a few weeks ago that this body is seeking an injunction against the proprietors of the Ellesmere Port Smelting Works on the ground that the fumes from the works -are in- jurious to cattle grazing in the vicinity. Mr. Parker has lost the valuable hunter mare Dorinda, winner of the Macgregor Laird 100 guinea ohallenge cup, the Hunters' Improvement Society gold medal, and many other prizes at the last Birkenhead Show. He refused a big price for the mare at the Birkenhead Show. Previous to this loss two valuable hackney fillies died, and five other horses are at present suffering from the strange malady, including Rowton Deceit, a hackney brood mare, winner of the fifty guinea ohallenge cup at Birkenhead last year. Thirty sheep have also died. It may be interesting to mention that Stanney Commotion, bred by Mr. Parker, was last week sold at Sir J. Blundell Maple's sale for 420 guineas, and her last year's foal for 150 guineas.

I NEWS OF THE WORLD. Holland's wedding present to Queen Wilhel- mina will be a new crown of great value and artistic magnificence. The acnuu for libel brought by Mr. Arthur Chamberlain ugatlist the "Star" Newspaper Company will probably be tried before Easter. The JhJiitUessnip Kuaseii was successfully launched on Tuesday at the yard of the Palmer Shipbuilding and Iron Company, Jarrow-on- Tyue. Fitteea thousand men, including 3,500 British troops, will be engaged in the expedition ot invasion in Lho province of Shansi, China, which is to start a fortnight hence. At a quarterly meeting of the Hanley Town Council on Tuesday ID was reported that the electric-light undertaking had made a gross prolit ot ±3,630 uuring the past year. | Silas baluioa, aged twenty-nine, labourer, who was sentenced to death at the J anuary (Sessions of the Central Criminal Court for the murder of Lucy Smith, his married cousin, by jcuiting her throat, was hanged at nine o'clock ou Tuesday morning within Newgate Gaol. How wade-unionism is growing appears from the report of the Registrar of Friendly Societies for 1899, which shews that the funds of the 561 unions in England and Wales amount to nearly three millIOns and a half, as against two million seven uundrtld thousand pounds in the preced- ing year. Lord Avebury delivered his presidential address on Tuesday before the iioyal Statistical Society. His subject was "The Growth of Municipal and National Expenditure," and in dealing with it Lord Avebury spoke against the acquisition of the London Water Companies' undertakings by the County Council. With Ine aid of a dictionary drunkenness has been defined in a case heard at Yarmouth. For the defendant it was said he was merely merry," and one of his witnesses defined the state of drunkenness to be the loss of head and legs." Then the clerk drew forth a dictionary trom his desk. Drunkenness," he read, a state in which a man's brain is affected by alcohol." That convicted the defendant. The villages at ttilchester are talKing about a pretty little romance. Two sergeants in the 1st Northampton Regiment were in India. One talked auout his sioter the other became interested. Photographs were exchanged, correspondence followed, and the banns were published. On St. Valentine's Day the bride- Miss Annie Yates—left Silchester for India to marry her lover, whom she had never seen. The bridegroom is Sergeant Arthur Hinds, a native of Eumonton. The Lincoln County Court judge has given a decision which is important to cyclists. lie said a cyclist had a right to leave his machine at the side of a pavement. It anyone without cause drove into the gutter and injured the machine he was liable tor damages, out if the driver had good cause for going into the gutter the cyclist would have no remedy. In the case which called for this decision the driver ot a cab was on the wrong side of the road, and he was ordered to pay £ 2 5s. for damaging a cycle which was resting on the pavement. In accordance with the oid custom, the ceremony of tossing the pancake took place on Tuesday in the Large tiali of Westminster School. The cook, carrying the pancake in a small frying-pan, headed a procession of the boys to the Hall, where the Headmaster (the Rev. W. G, Rutherford) read out the names of the boys eligible to compete for the prize. These, in the presence ot the whole school, ranged themselves in readiness. The pancake was then tossed high into the air by the cook, and the boys as it loll scrambled for it. A boy named Graham was successful in obtaining the largest piece, and he was awarded the Dean's guinea. The boys were afterwards given a half-holiday. An inquest was held at Lancaster on Tuesday as to the death of Norman Seward Allen, aged thirteen, son of Lieutenant-Colonel Allen, 2nd V.B. Royal Lancaster Regiment, who was accidentally shot on Monday night by a school- fellow named Frederick Bottomley, thirteen, son ot the Unionist agent for the Lancaster Division. The evidence shewed that Bottomley purchased a small pistol and some cartridges from a schoolmate and was playing with it in Allen's company in Colonel Allen's grounds. They had each been firing at bottles, and Bottomley put the pistol back loaded into his pocket. In taking it out he unthinkingly pressed the trigger, and Allen was shot near the right temple, and died within an hour. The coroner said the purchase of firearms by boys should be rendered impossible. The law labelled poisons but allowed weapons to be sold to schoolboys, and, as it stood, was a menace to the community. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death, and added a rider declaring that the law should be amended so as to prohibit the sale of pistols to boys.

THE AltAll AND VOLUNTEERS. PROMOTION IN THE RIFLEs.-Tuesdfty night's Gazette" contained the following :—2ad kearl of Chester's) Volunteer Battalion the Cheshire Regiment: C. F. Bell, gent., to be second lieutenant. 1ST CHESHIRE AND CARNARVONSHIRE VOLUN- TEER AItTILLICIty.-II-egimental orders by Lieut.- Colonel Wilford N. LLoyd, commanding, for week ending Saturday, 2nd March, 1901. Chester, Thursday, 21st February, 1901. 1. Drills and Parades: Tuesday, 7.30 p.m., foot drill and physical drill. Wednesday, 7.30 p.m., Recruits, at Band-room. Thursday, Commandant parade, 7.15 p.m. sharp; review order, dismounted, viz., as for Church parade. Recruits and men not yet clothed are to attend in plain clothes. Both bands to attend. There will be no officers' class this week. The adjutant will visit 2nd Position Battery on Monday. 2. Detail for ensuing week Orderly officer, Second-Lieutenant H, E. W. Ballance; orderly sergeant. Sergeant N. White orderly trumpeter, Trumpeter W. Davies.—By order (signed), C. E. FOitFSTINEL WALKER, Captain R.A., Adjutant IstC. & C. V .A. 2ND (EARL OF CHESTER'S) VOLUNTEER BAT- TALION CHESHIRE RKGIMENT.—Headquarters, Chester, Feb. 20th, 1901. Regimental orders by Lieut.-Colonel T. J. Smith, V.I)., commanding. For week ending Saturday, 2nd March, 1901. 1. Parades: Headquarter Companies (Trained Volunteers), Wednesday, 7.30 p.m., manual exercise (plain clothes). Recruits, Monday, Wed- nesday, and Friday, 7.30 p.m. Saltney (l'rained Volunteers), Thursday, 7.30 p.m. Recruits, Tues- day and Thursday, 7.50 p.m. 2. Recruits Young men desirous of joining the corps are requested to make application to the sergeant-major at the Drill Hall. Detail: Orderly officer for the week, Captain C. E. Bromley battalion orderly sergeant, Sergt. W. Lewis; A Company, Colour-Sergt. W. G. Lockwood; B Company, Colour-Sergt. J. Davies; C Company, Sergt. H. Pollard; D Com- pany, Sergt. J. Jackson; E Company, Colour- Sergt. F. T. Holland; K Company, Sergt. C. Price. The orderly bugler will be furnished by K Company.—By order (signed), D. B. THOMAS, Captain, Adjutant, 2nd Volunteer Battalion Cheshire Regiment. ♦ —

l HOCKEY. I NESTON AND DISTRICT v. FORMBY. I Played at Formby in fine weather on Satur- day. The ground was in a natural unrolled condition, so that accurate passing was im- possible. Neston played only ten men but won by a goal to nothing. Vines on the left played a fine game and scored the only goal. The goalkeepers on both sides saved many hot shots. For Formby Jackson at right back was very useful. Captain Tyler and R. Comber did a lot of hard work on the right wing for Neston.

I CHOLMONDELEY. I SUDDEN DEATH.—A painlul sensation was created in this neighbourhood on Friday by the terribly sudden death of Mrs. Catherine Edge, an old and respected farm tenant on the Cholmondeley estate. Mrs. Edge had been in failing health for some time, but was not supposed to be in any particular danger until Friday evening, when she suddenly expired in her chair while sitting at tea. The deceased had been attended by Dr. Jordison" so that an inquest will not be necessary. —————— ——————

WATERPROOF GOODS.-Coate in a large variety I of styles and patterns, at BRADLEY'S, Foregate- street. None but guaranteed articles sold. Prices 16/11, 21/11, 27/6, oto. Cycle Capes, Leggings, etc.

I PREVENTION OF ELECTRIC WIRE ACCIDENTS. I INTERESTING EXPERIMENTS. A big public demonstration was made in Blackpool last wefk, when the engineers and chairm n of electric tramways committees from all parts of Lancashire attended to see exp^ri- meata made with a patent cut out apparatus invented by Blackpool's borough electrical eniuer to pr«v^»>T ■ trolley wire accidents. Atele- phone wire was cut and allowed to cotnein contact with the trolley wire. Then a bunch fell on the trolley wire as at Liverpool, and lastly the trolley wire was cut. On each occasion Mr. Quinn, the inventor, immediately handled wires with his naked hands amid cheers of the spectators. The experiments were a complete success.

CHESTER CASTLE PETTY SESSIONS. SATUR,D-kY.- Before Mr. H. D. Trelawny (chairman), Colonel Evans-LIoyd, Dr. Butt, Mr. J. Pover, and Mr. C. H. Broadbent. LICENSING APPLICATION. On the application of Mr. Henry Taylor, solicitor, temporary authority until the next transfer day, was granted to Miss Elizabeth Wright, of Exchange-street, Crewe, to sell at the Bromfield Arms, Faulkner-street, Hoole.

CITY POLICE COURT. SATURDA Y.- Before Dr. Roberts (in the chair), Mr. Roger Jackson, and Mr. J. J. Cunaah. LICENSING A PPLICA TIONS.-Mr. Leonard Pearson, who has been assisting his mother at the Bars Hotel, Chester, received temporary permission to sell at the Angel Hotel, Brook- street, until the next licensing day. Mr. Piercy Hayward, who for some time has been employed as steward at the Oddfellows' Hall, received temporary permission to sell at the Vaults, Foregate-street. and the Bench granted a similar permission to sell at the Woolpack Inn, Northgate-row, to James Steele, who has held a licence in Liverpool. ROWDY RAILWAY TRAVELLERS.— Matthew NuttalJ, of the Windmill Tavern, Nant-y-Flint, and Absalom Beck, 53, Swan- street, Flint, both pleaded guilty, to interfering with the comfort of passengers on the evening of the 19th ult.—Mr. Fenna prosecuted on behalf of the London and North- Western Railway Company, and stated that defendants were passengers by the 11 20 p.m. train from Chester to Flint, and entered a com- partment in which a Mr. and Mrs. Pearson, of Queen's Ferry, were returning home. Some little disturbance had taken place between the defendants prior to their entering the com- partment, but they were excited with drink. When passing Mrs. Pearson in the compartment they behaved so roughly that they smashed a quantity of eggs which she was carrying. Upon her remonstrating with them defendants became very violent and abusive, and when Mr. Pearson interfered they threatened to throw him out of the carriage. Nuttall aggravated his offence by giving a false address.—The magistrates inflicted a,fine of 10s. and costs, or 14 days' imprisonment with hard labour, upon each defendant. ANOTHER RAILWAY OFFENCE.—William Fleming, 11, Latham-street, Appleton, Widnes, pleaded guilty to travelling on the Holyhead Rail- way from Mostyn to Chester, and giving a false name, on the 19th January.—Mr. Fenna prose- cuted, and explained that defendant had been em- ployed by Messrs. Pooley and Sons, who supplied the L. and N.- W. Railway Company with weigh- ing machines and contracted to keep them in re- pair. It was the custom of several of Messrs. Pooley's men to travel on the railway with a pass when doing railway work but on the day in question defendant had been to the Point of Ayr Colliery. He had received his railway fare to and from Mostyn, and when returning, and had arrived at Sandycroft Station, he was asked for his ticket, and he replied, "Pass." He, however, failed to produce one, and gave a wrong name and address.-The magistrates fined defendant 10s. and costs in each case, or 14 davs in default. ALLEGED WAREHOUSE BREAKING AT CHESTER.—Albert Morton, a youth, was brought up on remand on a charge of breaking into the warehouse of Messrs. Evans and Son, wine mer- chants, Foregate-street, Chester.—The Chief Con- stable said it was a case in which there was no property stolen. Full inquiries had been made, and he asked for the case to be withdrawn.—The Bench complied with the request. (The above appeared in our last Saturday E vening Edition.)

HAWARDEN. DINNER.—Ihe annual dinner m connection with the Hawarden Institute took place at the Fox Hotel on Thursday week. A gcol number was present. Mr. T. B. Barnett presided, and was supported by Dr. Roberts, Messrs. T. H. Haswell, H. Dickinson, J. Harris, etc. The evening was most enjoyably spent, songs being given by Messrs. E Evans, A. Lyon, J. Worley, L. Todd, Daniel Jones, Jos. Wright, T. H. Haswell, H. Dickinson, and Sergeant-Major Claridge. Various toasts were given, and the King's health enthusiastically drunk. Speeches were made by Messrs. F. Green, W. Jones, T. H. Haswell, J. H. Adkins, H. Dickinson, A. Potter, J. Hampson, and Sergeant Major Claridge.

ELLESMFRB PORT. CHRIST CHURCH ANNUAL TEA. On Tuesday evening the annual tea in connection with the parish church was held. There was a capital attendance, the committee having great difficulty in providing accommodation for all. The catering department was ably looked after by Mrs. Bidlake, assisted by Mrs. Williams, while the tables, which were very prettily arranged by the ladies, were presided over by Mesdames Atherton, Bond, Chat- burn, Catherall, Dunning, Fogg, Gibbons, Hughes, Hand, Lovekin, McNeill, Platt, Randies, Robin- son, Steel, Williams, Whitridge, Wallbank, Wynne, Misses Hough, Lovekin, L. M. Garva, Platt and Williams, and Mr. Barlow. After tea the room was quickly re-arranged for an entertainment, which was most enjoyable. The programme opened with a cleverly-executed pianoforte duet by Misses Hough and Platt, which was followed by a song, "Marguerita," by Miss Florae, who also sang "For all Eternity" and "Ave Maria," the three items being well received by the audience. A dialogue was nicely given by four school girls, as was also the glee, "On the banks of Allan Water," by the Glee Party. Miss Florence Smith (Birkenhead) sang "The Zuyder Zee" and "Alone on the raft" in a style which called forth vociferous applause from her hearers. Misses Fogg and Lloyd played a pianoforte duet, and Miss E. Williamson sweetly sang "Ora Pro Nobis." Mr. Barlow, who is well known about here as a humorist, caused great amusement with his songs. One important item on the programme was a dialogue entitled "How Corporal Muggins Captured Ladysmith," by Masters Roberts and Reeves. Both shewed ex- ceptional confidence and ability. An instrumental quartette by Miss Williamson, Miss Coulter, and Messrs. Williamson was well rendered. At the close of the programme the Vicar (the Rev. W. Bidlake) thanked all those who had assisted with the tea and entertainment, and had worked so hard to make them successful. Finally the National Anthem was sung. The proceeds will be given to the churchwardens' general expenses fund.

BUCKLEY. The Rev. Harry Drew, Vicar of Buckley, returned home on Friday after being abroad for a fortnight, in company with his brother, Captain Drew, invalided home from the front. The Vicar occupied the pulpit on Sunday evening. LLOYDS BANK.—In a paragraph in our last issue our correspondent erroneously referred to Lloyds Bank at Buckley as Parr's Bank, and styled Mr. Hugh Moore as the new manager, whereas Mr. T. B. Barnett, of Hawarden, is the manager and Mr. Moore the resident cashier. sr. CECILIA'S CFIURCH.-Miss Christiana Hewitt has resigned her appointment as organist, which she has held for upwards of two years. The wardens have appointed Mr. John William Jones, son of Mr. Walter Jones, as her successor. CONFIRMATION.—The Lord Bishop of St. Asaph held a confirmation in Bistre Parish Church on Monday, when a good number of candidates were presented. The clergy present included the vicar, the Rev. T. Dale-Jones, the Rev. J. P. Poole-Hughes (vicar of Mold), and the Rev. Arthur George (curate Pont- blyddyn). His lordship's address was very im- pressive. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS.-Mr. F. Bowen, son of Mr. C. Bowen, and formerly a pupil teacher in St. Mathew's National Schools, gained the top place in the first class honours engineering at the last degree day of the Victoria University and alRO top and first-class honourki in pure mathematics and bracketed first-class honours (prizeman) in mixed mathe- matics. He is B.Sc. and proceeds to M.Sc. without further examination. He has received numerous congratulations from bis friends. COUNTY COUNTY ELECTION.—A meeting of the Liberals was held in the Mill-road Schooolroom under the presidency of Mr. G. A. Parry. It was decided to contest each of the wards, and Liberal candidates were selected. The following will be the contestants :—Bistre, Mr. James Peters (L) and Mr. Henry Hughes (I) Argoed, Mr. C. P. Morgan (C) and Mr. John Taylor (L); Ewloe, Mr. Charles Gerrard (L) and Mr. G. H. Alletson; Pentrobin, Mr. John Bellis (L) and Mr. T. Lindop (L). The election takes place on Saturday, March 23rd.

I When you put him in his FIRST SUIT, BRADLEY'S can find yon one as amart and reasonable as any one in the countrv.-Foregate-iatreet corner 01 Seller-street). When asking for Cocoa, insist on having CADBURy's-sold only in Packets and Tini -as other Cocoas are often substituted for the sake of extra profit. 1

I HUNTING. j Some capital sport was registered with Sir i Watkin Wynn's Hounds on Tuesday, when they met at Wynnstay. The master was out for the second time this season, and the field also in- cluded Mr. Frank Cotton and Miss Cotton, Col. Cleland, Miss Wyberg, Miss Ethel Peel, Mr. John Howard and the Misses Howard, Colonel Sand- bach, Major Dunn, Capt. Willis, and Capt. Barker (Wrexham), Mr. R. Hill Trevor, Mr. Vernon, Mr. Mytton, of Garth, and many others. A start was made from Pentreclwydd, a very fast twenty-seven minutes being had round by Crupley Green to Park Eyton, where scent failed. Then came a clinking run of from nine to ten rnues, lasting just under the hour, irom the Hop- yard Covert. Hounds ran an extensive ring round by Park Eyton and over the Plassey and other holdings right away to Coedygly. a hill where the gallant fox found refuge in an earth. In any case he would have saved his brush, for a luggage train was coming up at the time, and hounds had to be called off. A further good hunt took place from Yorkes Dingles, the fox being I finally lost near Marchwiel Gorse, some two miles from Wrexham. BLUECAP. I THE CHESHIRE BEAGLES. On Saturday last week these hounds, which have been in kennels for more than a fortnight, met at Four-lane-Ends, Beeston. In the morning scent was very bad, but later in the day a hare that was found upon a fallow of Mr. Frank Heath's at Ferney Leas ran a wide and fast ring. Re- turning, she passed through the same fallow field, and hounds ran her very fast to within a oouple of fields of the Headless Woman Inn at Duddon Heath, where she was lost after a grand run of 55 minutes. On Tuesday the fixture was at Delamere House, the residence of Mr. H. E. Wilbraham. There had been a very hard frost during the night, co se- quently there was only a small field, consisting of Mr. Percy Roberts (deputy master), Mr. H. E. Wilbraham, Mrs. Bell (Norley Halli. Mr. Charles Reynolds, Miss Mortimer, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Garfit, Mr. Geo. Stewart, Mr. Jayne, and a few others. We found a hare in the first field, but scent was poor and the ground terribly hard. I fancy that we changed hares at the end of about 25 minutes. After hunting for about "a'ln hour and a half we had one hare well beaten, but a fresh one jumped up just before the pack, and they could not be stopped at first, and by the time that we could have done so it was not worth while returning. This hare took us a pretty wide ring near to Crowton, and as they neared Ouston Hall hounds ran at a better pace than they had done previously. They crossed the road just below Ruloe, and hunted up to her clapped in the middle of a fallow field, when she went straight away and, ascending the hill to the left of Norley Banks, headed in the direction of Delamere Station. Scent was very catchy, but they managed to stick to it, and at length she jumped up at the side of a road and after a short course in view hounds ran into her in an adjoining pasture field. LEVERET. I

MOLD. BENEFIT CONCERT.—A crowded audience assembled at the National Schoois on Friday evening on the occasion of a complimentary concert given to Mr. R. Ernest j bom is, the hon. organist of St. John's WVlsh Church. The vicar (the R,tv. J. P. Po„h" Hughes) preBid<-d, and a first-class programme was gone through. < i Luru Kl-UUp Ol c>! Asaph h-ld Ms »>j?.u*i mHii,) ,t:vi. « the parish church on Monday, when nearly 70 candidates were presented from the parishes of .Hold, GweriiafSti'l, Rhydyinwyn, Oncon, and Nerquis. The service consisted or the laying on of hands," Kba sirigiDg of three hymns, and a simple though appropriate address by his lord- ship.

I TARPORLEY. I FLORAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. --igeiieraicon-imittf,,e.mec-I Illgw,As,le,doll,l,, nu,S- day. The hon. secretary, Mr. C. iSprackiing, ex- pressed a wisit to resign, but the coniuira.ee, lUlow- ing his worth, unanimously re-appomiod him, and he kindly consented to continue to act. rlüe schedule for the show in August next was con- sidered. Little alteration was made in last year's schedule in the. amateurs' and cottagers' sections. In the gentlemen's gardeners' section the large group ot piants ciass was deleted, and alterations made to improve the horai, tonage and fruit classes. On f nday the Sports Committee met and considered the racing events. Vv ith a view to in- dilce local competitors to enter for the local races, the six mnes' radius was reduced to lour. Tue zoo race of last year will be changed into a wheel- barrow race this, and the boot race a costume race. In the open events the races are the same as last year, witn the exception of the ladies' bicycle race, which will be a two-mile bicycie handicap. The Rev. Mr. Hughes presided over both com- mittees. A GROOM'S SPREE.—On Saturday, at Mr. T. Cawley's offices, Thomas Dunn, groom, of Dela- mere, was charged beore Mr. oonn Pickering with stealing two hens from Alr. H. Crank, Lud- dington Hill, Eaton.—Uavid YVaiton, wno lives with Mr. Crank, stated that about 10.6u p.m. on Thursday lie heard tiie fowls screaming, and on going out iound the iowi shed door open, and two of tne fowls missing.-beatrice Harnson stated that she was at Mrs. Wooliey's, of Birch Heath, at wedding festivities on tne Thursday mentioned. About midnight the prisoner knocked at the door, and on her opening it he handed her a fowl and said, "This is for Miss Stokes."—P.O. Olieren- shaw stated that he went to Delamere, where the prisoner was employed, on Friday. Witness asked him about a stick that had been found, and per- mission to see his coat. W itness found blood and small bits of fiutf in one of the pockets. Witness charged him with stealing the fowls, and he said he might have done it, that he was sorry if he had done it, but he could not remember. At the police station he said, "i am very sorry that 1 have done it. I was in drink when 1 did it.Tiio case was adjourned to Oakmere Petty Sessions to be tried summarily, and defendant was released on bail.

HELSBY. I CHOIR SUPPER.—The members of the parish church choir and Sunday school teachers weie on Monday evening entertained at supper at the Vicarage by the vicar and Mrs. Jermyn. After partaking of an excellent repast an enjoyable even- ing was spent in games, etc., which were inter- spersed with vocai and instrumental soios and duets, rendered by members and friends. Before leaving, on the proposition of Mr. W. B. Barlow, seconded by Mr. R. Hiil, a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Rev. E. and Mrs. Jermyn for their hospitality. CONCERT.—On Friday evening a successful concert was given in the Reading-room in aid of the funds of that institution, Mr. H. Knight pre- siding over a fairly large audience. The follow- ing programme was gone through:—Pianoforte solo, "Caliph of Bagdad," Mr. A. Cooke; song (humorous), "What O! she bumps," Mr. F. Cart- wright; selections on the phonograph, Mr. J. Atherton; song, "Sweetheart Nell," Mr. A. E. Smith; reading, "Teddys Courtslilp," -A-ir. J. redden; song, "Good Company," i Mr. F. Mouls- dale; song khumoroiis), "The Chinese Laundry- man, Mr. J. T. Collier; song, Ten thousand miles away," the Rev. C. R. McKee; song (humorous), "Peculiar Julia," Mr. F. Cartwright; selections on the phonograph, Mr. J. Atherton; song, "Sweet Genevieve," Mr. F. Moulsdale; reading, "The devil in the landlord's cellar," Mr. J. Fedden; song (humorous), "Baden-Powell's Scout," Mr. J. T. Collier. In each case the items were heartily applauded, the selections on the phonograph being particularly well received while Mr. Collier, who had to respond with en- cores to both his songs, was also most successful. Mr. Cooke presided at the piano in an efficient manner. The entertainment closed with the National Anthem. WATER COMPANY'S MEETING. The sixth annual meeting ot the shareholders of the Heisby and District Water Company, Limited, was held in the Heisby Club and Institute, on Thursday week, Mr. G. C. Taylor, J.P., chair- man, presiding. The directors in their report congratulated the shareholders upon the con- tinued progress and increasing prosperity of the company. The mains and reservoir were in a most satisfactory condition, and the mains were at present being extended over half a mile. The water supply maintained its very high degree of purity. The duplicate pumping engine was now available and working. The two directors to retire were, Messrs. Jos. Potts and Jas. Gerrard, who offered themselves for re-election. The directors recommended that a dividend of five per cent, free from income tax be paid for the year 1900. The directors also recommended the re-appointment of Mr. J. Brotherton as auditor. The balance- sheet shewed a profit for the year of C209 13s. 2d., ot which X50 was placed to deprecia- tion account, leaviug a balance of £ 159 13s. 2d. which with the balance of jE92 3s. lOd. brought forward last year totalled JE251 17s. Of this latter X144 4s. would be absorbed in the pay- ment of the dividend, so that the balance to be carried forward would amount to £ 10713s.— The report and balance-sheet were adopted.— Messrs. Jos. Potts and Jas. Gerrard were re-elected directors, and Mr. J. Brotherton was re-appointed auditor.—An extraordinary general meeting was held at the conclusion of the ordinary meeting, which the Chairman explained was to consider the question of the sale of the company's undertaking to the Rural District Council of Runcorn. The following resolution was eventually carried :rhat the share- holders authorise the board of directors to negotiate with the Rural District Council of Runcorn for the sale of the company's under- taking."—A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. G. C. Tayior for his services as chairman.

SANDYCROFT. I THE LATE MR. L. GRIFFITHS.—On Sun- day afternoon a memorial service was held in Hawarden Church in memory of the late Mr. Llewellyn Griffiths, who died of enteric fever at Frere Hospital, East London, South Africa, on January 11th, 1901. The church was well filled. The service, which was conducted by the Rev. W. T. Williams and the Rev. T. Caine, was most solemn and impressive. The hymns "Thy way not mine 0 Lord" and "Now the labourer's task is o'er" were feelingly sung by the choristers. At the close of the service the organist (Mr. Pringle) played the "Dead March" in "Saul," the whole congregation standing. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths (parents), Miss S. J. Griffiths (sister), Miss Mould, Messrs. Albert E. Griffiths, Percy R. Griffiths, Herbert, George F. and Thomas A. Griffiths (brothers), Mr. Thomas and Mr. Adam Griffiths, Miss J. Griffiths and Mrs. Bromhall, of Nantwich (aunts), Mr. and Mrs. George Roberts (Broughton), Mrs. J. Fellows and Miss M. Bromliall (cousins). The Hawarden Company of Volunteers was present, under the command of Captain Swetenham. Mr. Griffiths was a member of this corps before he left for foreign lands. Deceased's fellow-members of the Mancott Male Voice Party were also present, The following account of Mr. Griffiths's death and funeral is extracted from the "East London Daily Despatch":— "There have been several deaths in East London during the past week, among them being several soldier friends. On Friday, at mid- night, Mr. L. Griffiths, until recently a sergeant in the Kaffrarian Rifles, passed away' at the Frere Hospital. The deceased, who was a refugee from Johannesburg, where before the war he held an important mining position, came to East London and joined the Kaffrarian Rifles fourteen months ago. By hard work and strict, attention to duty he rose to the rank of sergeant. Only a few weeks ago he resigned this position, and was holidaying in town when he was taken ill, and never re- covered. The late Mr. Griffiths, who was only 28 years of age, was beloved by many, and his genial spirit and kindness gained for him many friends. He was a native of Sandycroft, near Chester, England, and had only been in this country a few years. As a soldier he won dis- tinction for many brave acts at Johannesburg, and at Zeerust. The funeral of the late Mr. Griffiths took place on Saturday afternoon last, and in view of his having served her Majesty so recently a military funeral was arranged. The mournful pro- cession assembled at the Frere Hospital at three o'clock. A firing party of Kaffrarian Rifles led the way. These were commanded by Regimental Sergeant-Major A. Longmore. Then followed the bands of the Somersets and the Kaffrarians. Next came the hearse containing the coffin, which was folded in the Union Jack. The following non- commissioned officers of the Kaffrarian Rifles acted as pall-bearers:—oergeant-JMLajor J. C. i CowelJ, Sergeants E. Truscott, P. Hargreaves, T. Guerney, W. Mackenzie and Corporal A. H. B. Pengelly. The chief mourner was Sergeant Jen- kins, of the Railway Pioneer Regiment. A de- tachment of the Railway Pioneer Regiment, and a large number of civilians also attended. Several members of Driscoll's Scouts and the Commander- in-Chief's Bodyguard were also in attendance. Lieutenant-Colonel H. B. Cuming and Captain E. E. Webb were among the followers. The cortege proceeded from the hospital to the cemetery, the band playing the "Funeral March" and "Dead March" in "Saul" on the way. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Bick- ford, and at its conclusion the usual three volleys were fired over the open grave. We tender our sincere sympathy to the relatives of the deceased in England, and to his many friends in East Lon- don and elsewhere." In another column of the "Despatch" are some touching verses by a com- rade to the memory of deceased, together with vr- in ionate r.Mjmoy 01 o ir wr. faifciful corurais, J.. wellyn friths, oi the Keffnritr. -ho t ied of -no at the ir -o •' Jan- 1901 ■"

NANTWICH. WEDDING.-The marriage of Mr. William W. Downes and Miss Edith Evans-Jackson, only daughter of Mrs. Evans-Jackson, of co. Bucks, and the late Mr. Jackson, and sister of the rector of antwjch, was solemnised at the parish church, Nantwicn, at an early hour on Saturday by the Rev. G. E. H. Pratt (in the unavoidable aosoaee of the rector). Canon Knox-Little, who had promised to assist, was at the last moment prevented by illness. Oniy a few relatives and friends were present owing to a recent bereave- ment of the bridegroom. The bride and bride- groom left immediately for North Wales.

HESWALL. PANTOMIME.—A second performance of the fairy pantomime, entitled "iioy or Girl," was given by special request on Saturday, in the Schoolroom, under the management of Mr. J. H. Clarke, the proceeds being in aid of the Wirral Cmldren's Hospital. Musical selections were given during the evening by Miss A. Jackson, Mr. G. Jackson, Mr. W. Dorricott and Mr. H. Kitchen. Al r. Siphton said some very appropriate words about the excellent object for which the performance was given, and the great need of funds for the Wirral Children's Hospital. The performance com- menced with a charming overture by the band, under the direction of Mr. Kitchen. The part of Fairy Queen was taken in a charming manner by Miss Lily Parrington, who received a hearty en- core for her rendering of the "Fairies' Lullaby. The part of "Hanbell" was taken by Miss lrone Bell, and that, of "Mayflower" by Miss Pearl Tay- lor, Mr. G. H. Siphton scored a huge success in his role of Peter the Fisherman, and was enthusi- acticallv encored for his songs "Aint ver ebber gwme ter marry me," "Let 'em all come" and "Lads in Navy Blue"; while Miss Alaud Lveil enacted her part as Susan, his wife, in a realistic manner. Mr. Percival Clarke was extremely droll as Dick, and the part cf Lucy was very sweetly acted by Miss Violet Taylor. The fairies were I Miss Dorothy Tapscott, Miss Hetty Robinson, Miss Madge Aicyer, Miss May Young and Miss Muriel Young. I

MICKLE TRAFFORD. I RECREATION CLUB.-On Mopdav evening the committee of this institution met under the presidency of the Rector. The treasurer (Mr. T. Good), who had been the prime mover of the different organisations connected with the club, reported a balance in hand of 8s. 8d. As Mr. Good has left the parish, he resigned his office and a new treasurer was appointed. On a proposition of Mr. Ballard a finance committee was appointed, consisting of the secretary (Mr. H. Burton), the treasurer, and Messrs. T. Payne and R. L. Williams, to consider ways and means. It was also decided to purchase a piano for the purpose of entertainments, etc. The meeting I closed with votes of thanks to Mr. T. Good and the chairman. PAh,l?H MAGAZINE.-The first number of the Plemstall parochial magazine has appeared this week. In addition to much readable matter, an account is given of the past year's work, while the cover bears a neat photographic view of the church. In bringing rut this magazine the rector has met a long felt want. CONCERT.—The free concerts, which have been in abeyance for three weeks, were resumed on Saturday evening. Owing to various causes the audience was small, but none the less appreciative of the items on the pro- gramme. These included humorous songs by Messis. Mottershead and Williams, comic sketches by Messrs. Ellison and Rig by, recita- tions by Herbert Collins and Herbert Aston, and a series of lantern views representing local scenery. For next week we are promised a special entertainment, and it is hoped that there will be a full house.

SPURSTOW. I DEATH OF MRS. TURTON.—We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Turton, of ivyleigh. Spurstow, which took place after a very short ill- ness on Thursday last at the age of 81, deceased thus surviving her only daughter (Mrs. Williams Baiiey) three months. Deceased was most deser- vedly respected and beloved by all who were brought m contact with her, and especially to the poor had she endeared herself by her kindness of heart. The deepest sorrow is felt at her death. It is to this lady and her late husband, who died ten years ago, that the public are indebted for the hall at Bun bury, which was built by Mr. Turton. At his death his widow carried out his wishes by presenting the building to the inhabitants of Bun- bury in the hands of trustees. The funeral took place at Anfieid Cemetery on Monday at two o'clock, and at the same hour the burial service was read at Ivyleigh by the Rev. S. P. Townend. The coffin was taken by train from Beeston Castle Station, and was accompanied thither by neigh- bours and friends anxious to pay their last respects to the deceased. Among those who formed the mournful procession were a representative of the Oddfellows' Society, of which the late Mr. Turton was an honorary member, and a number of school children, who sang the deceased's favour- ite hymn, "Peace, perfect peace," as the coffin was being placed in the tram. The following sent wreaths: —Mrs. Krabbe (London), Mr. and Mrs. W. Heald (London), Mr. and Airs. Grocott (nephew and sister of the late Mr. Turton, Tarporley), Mr. Biigli (Surrey), Miss Lafone (Spurstow), Miss A. Lafone (Devon), Mr. Lewis and daughters (Tar- porley), Air. and Mrs. Turton Ackeney (Liver- pool), Air. and Mrs. Harold Ackerley (Birken- head), Mr. and Mrs. W. Hutton (Ormskirk), Mrs. Baynes (Oxford), Miss Hutton (Oxford), Dr. and Airs. Bird (Bunbury), Mr. and Airs. Garner and family (Spurstow), the Village Children (com- posed of violets and snowdrops), "Rhona" (Ivy- leigh).

MALPAS. MINSTREL ENTERTAINAIENT.—On Mon- day night a minstrel entertainment was given in the Jubilee Hall by the Tattenhall Amateur Minstrels, who are generously giving their ser- vices gratuitously throughout the various lodges of the Beeston Castle District of Oddfellows on behalf of the Widows' and Orphans' Fund of the district. Through the effort of the local Odd- fellows, who had been energetic in their en- deavours during the past few weeks in pushing the sale of the tickets, the spacious hall was filled to its utmost capacity. The programme was of a lengthy and varied character, and from first to last the numerous performers in their turn delighted the crowded house. The songs were all of an excellent character and the puns and jokes created roars of laughter. In the second part of the programme a very laughable farce entitled "The New Man" was enacted, in which the characters were well delineated by Messrs. Jenkins. W. Hall, J. Kinsey, J. Vernon, A. Smart, C. and W. Pym, and R. Baker. The pro- ceedings terminated with the National Anthem. The post of accompanist was skilfully filled by Mr. W. Howick, and the trainer of the troupe (Mr. F. Reeves) deserves much praise for the excellent manner in which he has trained his boys. The opening chorus was When the boys come marching home," and the following were the songs given :—" The Lads in Navy Blue," by Mr. F. Reeves; "The Coon from the Moon," Mr. R. Baker; "Framed in Oak," Mr. W. Pritchard; I'm looking for a job," Mr. J. L. Hall; "The Soldier Boy's Alotto," Mr. A. Smart; "He's going there every night, Mr. C. Pym; "A pure white rose," Mr. G. Prentice; "Whoa! Back Pedal," Mr. J. Vernon; Sons of Victoria," Mr. F. Reeves; Has anybody seen our cat," Mr. R. Baker; The Boys of the Emerald Isle," Mr. A. Smart; Getting it by degrees, Mr. J. L. Hall; degrees," Mr. J. L. Hall; "Old Love Letters," Mr. W. Pritchard Kicking up a row like that," Mr. C. Pym; "Eileen Alannah." Mr. R. Win- ward; "It's not cooked yet," Mr. J. Vernon; "Baden Powell's Scout," Mr. J. T. Vernon; The Doctor," Mr. J. R. Baker.

GREAT SUTTON. THE SEWERAGE SCHEME.On Friday evening a special meeting of the Parish Council was held in the Eleanor Schoolroom for the express purpose of reviewing and inspecting the plans for the sewerage scheme formulated by Messrs Beloe and Priest, engineers to the District Council. Mr. P. Owen presided. There were also present Messrs. R. Jones, Ed. Hughes, T. R. Shallcross and R. Williams, together with the clerk (Mr. S. H&Dcook).-Mr. Priest stated that after the inquiry for the Little Sutton sewerage I scheme had been held a report came down from the Local Government Board pointing out that no provision had been made for the drainage of Great Sutton, and instructing the District Council to proceed to make that pro- vision and communicate with them again, hence the present scheme. In the present scheme they had taken into account all that part of the district which could be taken with convenience and incorporated with the outfall for Little Sutton and Overpool. Mr. Priest expressed the opinion that the house at the extreme end of the township could be dealt with more economically by some separate arrangement. To complete the whole of the scheme now would be rather too costly, the cost being £ 4,400, that was from Grove Hall to the Little Sutton boundary. Unfortu- nately the difficulties in the present case were rather formidable in consequence of the borrowing powers being limited. It appeared that the township could only borrow the sum of £ 3,200. The question to be decided was whether it was advisable to deal tentatively with the scheme. The present scheme was divided into three sections, the first of which would cost £ 2,200, the second £1,500, and the third £ 725. The assess- able value of the township was £1,938 and the ratepayers were empowered to borrow twice that amount, but that amount would be reduced after paying their contribution to the outfall sewer, which would reduce it to £ 3,300. One thousand pounds borrowed and repaid in 30 years was equivalent to a 6id. rate. and £4,000 borrowed on the s&IDe principle would involve a rate of 2s. 2d. in the £ ■—Mr. Shallcross expressed the opinion that the drainage from other parts of the village flowed into the brook and created a serious nuisance, which rendered it extremely dangerous for cattle grazing on the land, and seeing that the County Council had already served a notice upon the District Council for the abatement of the nuisance, he was of opinion that, if possible, a scheme should be adopted that would embrace the whole of the township. He thought it would be a mistake to approve of a partial scheme.—A general feeling was expressed in favour of a com- plete scheme, or failing that, that practical measures be taken to deal effectually with the present nuisances. After a well-sustained debate tne matter was deferred for further con- sideration.

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FRODSHAM. IRON CHURCH CONCERT.—At the tea and concert given in the Town Hall, in aid of the Iron Church funds, X9 3s. nett was cleared. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. It seems likely that Mr. Thomas Baxter, ot Dutton Hall, will not be opposed at the forth- coming County Council election. SUCCESS OF A BAKER.—At a recent open comp tition at Lewisham, London, Mr. E. Lawless, of Frodsham, was successful in gaining the third prize and a gold medal for his exhibit of tin bread. PAROCHIAL GATHERING.—On Saturday, in the Parish Room, Frodsham, Miss Ashley with her usual generosity gave a supper to the three adult classes of the Overton Sunday School. Over 40 youths sat down to an excellent repast, and subsequently a bagatelle match and games were indulged in. SIMULTANEOUS MISSION.-During the past week prayer meetings have been conducted by the Free Church ministers at the several churches. On Sunday afternoon and evening Mr. W. Thorpe, the missioner appointed by the National Union ot the Evangelical Free Churches conducted services in the Methodist Free Church. A good congregation attended each service.

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