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IMPERIAL DEFENCE. I
IMPERIAL DEFENCE. I While the great problem of the defence of our vast Empire is engaging the attention of all thoughtful minds, Mr. Yerburgh is busying himself in the cause of Army reform. A long I and interesting article on this subject appears over his name in the May number of the ".Nineteenth Century." What the general tonour of his remarks is may be pretty accu- rately guessed by those who heard or read the hon. member's observations on this theme at the Unionist Club the other week or at the Volun- teer Dinner at the Town Hall on Monday night. The student of these speeches is already aware that the member for Chester is, on the question of Army reform, the candid but friendly critic of the Government. Nor does he stand alone, for a great body of expert military opinion, which will find voice in the House of Commons during the next wlek or so, is on his side. Mr. Yerburgh is disappointed, in the first place, because the scheme of the Secretary of State for War is not based upon sufficiently broad Imperial lines. He puts the case briefly in the two following questions :—(1) What is the primary requisite in the shape of armed forces for the defence of the Empire ? Is it a Regular Army of adequate numbers, composed of matured and seasoned men, properly equip- ped and thoroughly efficient, which can be dis- patched without delay for offensive or defensive purposes to any part of the world, or -is it a sedentary Army, composed of Militia, Volunteers and Yeomanry for the defence of the United Kingdom against in- vasion ? The second question is-" To which of the two armies, the Regular Army, which exists for Imperial purposes, or the sedentary Army, which exists for home-defence, does the Bcheme which we are now considering give the greatest prominence, and upon which does it confer the most advantages?" Outside the ranks of that rapidly decadent school, the Little Englanders," there is nobody in this country who would accept the proposition that our Army is required for home-defence alone. The defence of our Colonies and dependencies in every quarter of the globe is a duty that empire thrusts upon us. While the stalwart bons of the Colonies flocked to South Africa to uphold the honour of the old flag against the Dutch pretensions, it can never be expected that isolated territories like these could unsup- ported sustain the attack of an organised European Army, and it is, accordingly, incum. bent upon us to maintain an effective Army ready at a moment's notice to proceed to any given point on the earth's surface where trouble happens to be brewing. The importance of having this Army in a state of constant preparedness, like a well- appointed fire-brigade, is apparent from an incident which occurred immediately prior to the outbreak of the Boer war. Lord Wolseley then advised the mobilisation and despatch to South Africa of an Army Corps, but Lord Lausdowne declined, ou the ground that our policy was to avoid provocation and to try to bring about peaae." Upon this point Mr. Yerburgh forcibly urges that "had the 30,000 men been kept in readiness, there would have been no question of mobilisation and provoca- tion, and they could have been sent to South Africa before the outbreak of the war." The same difficulty may recur to-morrow. An un- expected dispute threatening complications with a foreign Power may arise any day, and the same objection to despatching troops may bo repeated, because of the fear of provocation. That a Regular Army fit for foreign service is of immensely more importance than the forces required for home defence is abundantly evident when the actual risks of the invasion of our island home are seriously considered. An in- vasion of Great Britain presupposes our loss of the command of the sea. Under existing naval conditions it is poesible, but not probable, that a hostile force might land on our coasts and establish a temporary footing, but without the absolute command of the sea it would not be able to maintain itself for any length of time What far-seeing statesmen always advocate is that our Fleet shall, as in the olden days, still sweep the seas and keep our own shores invio- late, in which case a comparatively small garri- son would meet the necessities ef the situation. Should we in some evil hour lose our cherished i sea supremacy, then no troops of trampling horse or might of armed men" would avail tor the succour of our home. By the simple ex- pedient of patrolling the coastline with their victorious war vessels, and keeping away our constant supplies of ocean-borne food, upon which we so largely depend, the enemy would speedily starve the population of these islands into submission. It is, therefore, the Regular Army, destined mainly for foreign service, that commands our first attention. With regard to the question of recruiting for the Army, Mr.Yerburgu is exceedingly sceptical that an army of mature men, fit for foreign service, can be obtained for the pay of a shilling a day, with a messing allowance of threepence per day. The mere fact of the enlistment of I the Imperial Yeomanry at the pay of five shillings a day dispels any supposition of the kind, and Mr. Yerburgh mentions the rumour of Regular soldiers deserting their regiments in order to enlist in the more highly-paid Yeo- manry. The tax-payer may rise in his wrath I at the mere suggestion of the extravagance of giving our soldiers bettor pay; but, before excit- ing himself on this subject, ho ought to pause and consider whether, after all, such a pioposal would result in greater extravagance than the existing system, whereby, in the present war, the efforts of the Army had to be supplemented, and largely supplemented, by voluntary effort. Add to this the undoubted extravagance of keeping, as we do at present, some 92,000 im- mature men on the strength of our Army and unfit to go abroad, and it will be seen that the money would be better spent in paying maturer soldiers better than in having a dummy army of 92,000 men unfit to under- take service with the colours abroad. The actual loss under this head, by maintaining such an enormous number of immature soldiers, Mr. Yerburgh reckons at something between five and eight million pounds per annum. Once the eyes of the nation are thoroughly opened to this glaring anomaly, there will be a loud demand that whatever money is spent on our Army shall go in the direction of paying efficient men a reasonable wage, a wage that is calculated to attract suit- able men to the ranks. It is manifestly safer to have a small but efficient Army than a huge congregation of regiments containing a heavy percentage of inefficients. In conclusion, Mr. Yerburgh explodes the popular delusion that there is any intention in the minds of the Government to resort to conscription for foreign service. Indeed, under the existing law, the only obligatory military service is for home defence alone, and on this point the member for Chester is not at all certain that it would be a bad thing if in the main we relipd upon the ancient ballot fnr the raising of the requisite number of men to act as a home garrison, a force of, say 350,000 grown men, with a supple- mentary mounted infantry force composed of volunteers. -—————- ——————
LOCAL AND GENERAL NOTES. I
LOCAL AND GENERAL NOTES. I The statement which appeared in several of our contemporaries earlier in the week to the effect that Sir Watkin Williams Wynn was seriously ill at Wynustay is, we are glad to learn, utterly de- void of foundation. We have Sir Watkin's authority for contradicting the report in toto. As will be gathered from the contribution of our Sporting correspondent, the prospects of next week's Races are rosy in the extreme. The entries exceed last year's by 64, and we hear there is a great demand for horse boxes in the town. Every praise is due to the Race Com- pany for the extensive improvements they have effected on the Stands, which now favourably compare with any in the country. The railway companies are running excursions galore into the city, and if only the clerk of the weather will smile on the proceedings, another record may be achieved. The event of the week has been the home- comini, of the Volunteers, and it is a satisfaction to reflect that their reception was worthy of the patriotism and loyalty which prompted their enrolment in the ranks of the khaki-clad soldiers of the Empire. The march through the city, the civic welcome at the Town HaH, and the dinner in the evening were the features of a day long to he remembered by all who participated in the rejoicings. The story of their work in South Africa, as told by their Captain, gives us some idea of the hardships that had to be endured by these gallant fellows who sacrificed so much in order to obey their country's call. For their conduct under the most trying con. ditions their Captain had nothing but praise. Indeed, it may be said that the Cheshire Service Company of Volunteers have returned with a record they may be proud of all their lives. The war has taught us many lessons, and not the least valuable is that our Volunteer may be relied upon to stand shoulder to shoulder with Tommy Atkins in defence of his country's rights. Moreover, the Volunteer has an advan- tage over the regular soldier in that he is able to turn his knowledge of a trade or profession to good account while on active service. Capt. Thornely emphasised the importance of this, and illustrated it by telling how in Johannes- burg both officers and men were able to under- take special civilian duties. What Bill didn't know Joe did, and so much was accomplished outside the ordinary duties of the soldier. This is an important point to be considered in con- nection with the problem of Imperial defence. Mr. Yerburgh was one of the last to bid Godspeed to the gallant Volunteers on their departure for the front, and it was eminently fitting that as the Parliamentary representative of the county town, he should play a prominent part in welcoming them home. Army reform is, admittedly, one of the questions of the future, and local Volunteers cannot fail to be gratified by Mr. Yerburgh's interest in the subject, for, as his speeches have over and over again sbewn, he is fully convinced of the necessity of fairplay being meted out to our hitherto neglected civilian soldiers. Now that the boating season has commenced, it may not be inopportune to suggest that a few seats might be erected on the river bank along the Meadows. The seats placed on the Cop bank a few years ago have been greatly appre- ciated, and there can be no doubt that they would meet with equal appreciation on the Meadows. We do not see that there could be any objection to this step, and the expense would be trifling. While on the subject of the river we should like to draw attention to the offensive stench that prevailed below Grosvenor Park on Thursday evening. Not only was it dangerous to pedestrians on the cinder road but also to people who happened to be passing in boats. Corre- spondents have several times complained in our columns of this nuisance. Nothing, however, seems to have been done to abate it. The great fall in the sewer at this point is apparently the cause of the mischief, but could not some experi- ment be made with ventilating shafts? If only for the sake of the numerous children who regularly play on the cinder road below the Park something ought to be tried. An instance of the wonderful instinct of swallows is narrated by our Tarvin correspondent. He writes:—The swallows, which have now arrived for the season, have displayed a remark- able instinct. In one instance it was observed that immediately on their arrival they entered a barn and sought out a nest that had been built in a water can for several years and had been left undisturbed. On the nest's being found intact, the birds shewed evident signs of delight by their merry chirrups, and soon began to re- arrange their little home. A thrill of horror passed through Chester on Sunday when it became known that a man and twenty cows had been roasted to death at the farm of Mr. William Johnson, on the Wrexham- road. The cause of the fire will never be known, but it is extremely probable that it was due to the carelessness of one of the two farm labourers who slept in the loft, both of whom would seem to have been drunk. It is almost incredible that anyone could have been guilty of the criminal negligence shewn by the surviving labourer, John Gallagher. His story is that on discovering the fire he roused his companion, left the loft and endeavoured to awake the household at the farm. Failing in this, he calmly went to the stackyard, lay down and went to sleep, what time his friend was being burnt to death and twenty cattle were enduring awful agony! Words inadequately express one's opinion of such terrible callousness. When Charles Kingsley founded the Chester I Society of Natural Science, Literature and Art I thirty years ago, he probably never in his most optimistic moments thought of its becoming the important and successful body it is to-day. The year which has jusl closed has been one of the most gratifying progress. There has been an increase of members, the finances were perhaps never in a more satisfactory state, and the general work of the society has been of a character upon which members and officials alilce may be heartily congratulated. A well-deserved compliment was paid at the meeting to the curator, Mr. New- stead, whose untiring energy and devotion to study are winning him fame in the natural science world. By a unanimous vote Mr. J. D. Siddall was again elected president of the society for which he has done so much. The dismissal of a number of the London and North-Western Railway servants in the Stockport district, which has been menacingly referred to as the possible cause of a great strike, is con- siderably cleared up by the correspondence that has passed between Mr. James Tomkiusbn and Lord Stalbridge. The member for Crewe wrote the chairman of the railway company enquiring whether it was correct that "eight men of good character and more or less long service had been dismissed, and two removed to other stations, merely for giving evidence under a subpoena, which they could not avoid, in the recent libel action—two indeed who, although supcenaed, were not even called." Mr. Tomkinson added an expression of incredulity as to the reported dismissals, and asked whether the men's petition to be heard in their defence would be granted. Lord Stalbridge replied in a letter which puts a totally different aspect upon the case from that published before in the men's interests. The incident is a sequel to the celebrated action brought by Mr. Linaker, District Superintendent at Manchester, against the "Railway Review" for libel. The Superin- tendent was accused by the paper of oppression to the men and of drunkenness on several specified occasions, and at other times not specified. He sued the "Review" for libel, and the jury, with- out leaving the box, awarded him £1,000 damages. In consequence of the remarks made by Mr. Justice Mathew as to the character of the evidence given for the defence, the directors of the railway caused a searching investigation, with the result, as Lord Stalbridge now states, of convincing them that "a combined effort had been made, by making charges which failed to find credence either with the judge or the jury to get rid of a superior officer whose control was objectionable to some of his subordinates." To pass over a matter like this would, his lord- ship continues, have been subversive of all dis- cipline, and the Board considered that the dis- missals and removals were the mildest measures that could be taken. The men's petition to be heard will be considered by the directors at their next meeting, but unless they can adduce some fresh evidence they may as well stay at home, as the minds of the Board seem to be unalterable. This, then, is the foundation upon which agitators would fain build up a huge industrial struggle. A certain number of men engaged in a conspiracy to rob their superior of his character and his situ- ation, for the one depends on the other,, and when they fail miserably in open court before judge and jury to establish their abominal charges, they are dismissed for "combining to get rid of a superior officer whose control was objectionable." What is the public verdict upon these facts? What would any private employer of labour have done under similar circumstances? No business con- cern could be conducted efficiently if such rank rebellion were condoned. Surely the commonsense of the former confreres of the dismissed men will tell them that it is useless to further pursue such an absolutely hopeless case. The announcement that the Liverpool mineral water manufacturers have raised the price of their beverages by threepence per dozen owing to the increased cost of sugar is calculated to create considerable alarm in the temperance camp. Already the price of mineral waters in public-houses is high enough to discourage their use, and as the retailers are putting on an extra half-penny per bottle there is not much likeli- hood of there being an increased consumption of aerated waters. On the other hand, it will probably have the effect of handicapping tem- perance workers, who have not yet been able to surmount the difficulty of finding a really good teetotal substitute for beer at a cheaper price. It is altogether an unexpected development cf the tax upon sugar, and the temperance people oannot be blamed if henceforth they refuse to drink anything else but herb beer and hop bitters. ♦— —
LOCAL NEWS. I
LOCAL NEWS. I Lord and Lady Sbaftesbury arrived in London on Wednesday from Belfast. Sir Robert and Lady Cunliffa and the Misses Cunliffe have arrived at 26, Chesham-street London, for the season. The Marquis and Marchioness of Cholmon- deley will entertain a large party at Cholmon- deley Castle for Chester Races. Mr. James Tomkinson, M.P., and Mrs. Tom- kinson and family have arrived at 20, Lowndes- square from Cheshire for the season. The Duke and Duchess of Westminster left Grosvenor House on Wednesday for Old Windsor, where they have taken a house for six months. Sir Arthur Lawley, the new Governor of Western Australia, was sworn in at Perth on Wednesday. His excellency met with an enthusiastic reception. Mr. George Wyndham, M.P., was among the guests at the annual dinner of the T. C. D." Dining Club at the Grand Hotel, London, on Wednesday evening. His Honour Judge Yate Lee, County Court Judge of No. 9 Circuit, Cheshire, is lying ill at his residence in Warwickshire, and was unable to take the County Court at Crewe on Tuesday. Mr. John Amphlete, barrister, of Warwickshire, took the Court as his Honour's deputy. Earl Egerton of Tatton has promised an additional donation of X500 to the Church House new buildings, provided the remainder of the sum necessary for the completion of the second portion of the House can be paid or promised in the current year. The sum required is £ 10,900. The Secretary of the Chester General Infirmary begs to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of donations of X100 from Miss Ada M. Moss, Moss Villa, Whitchurch; 95 5s. (to the Parkgate Convalescent Home) from the Chester and District Workingmen's Hospital Saturday Committee; also a legacy of 25 f rom the executrix of the late Miss Mary Anne Burdett Ore, Parkgate-road, Chester. Among the long list of officers taking part in the South Africa Campaign, who have been recommended for honours by Earl Roberts, we are pleased to notice the names of two, bearing the ancient name of Cholmondeley, who are both first cousins of Lord Delamere of Vale Royal. Colonel Hugh C. Cholmondeley, who is made a C.B., and who was formerly captain in the Rifle Brigade, is specially commended as having done excellent service as commander of the C.I.V. Mounted Infantry, proving him. self thoroughly well qualified for this important post." He is the eldest son of the late Colonel the Hon. Thomas G. Cholmondeley, and well- known in the hunting field as a first-rate rider to hounds. Capt. H. R. Cholmondeley, who has been in command of a squadron in Brabant's Horse for upwards of a year, and has received the D.S.O. (Distinguished Service Order), is a son of the Hon. Canon Cholmondeley, of Adlestrop, and has shewn great pluck and daring on more than one occasion during the war. He was badly wounded at Knapdaar on 28th December. SPURIOUS RACK CARDS.—Visitors to Chester Races are asked to beware of spurious raoe cards. The best way to guard against this imposition is to purchase the cards only from recognised newspaper shops. BANQUET TO Sitt ELLIOTT LEKS, M.P.—The Mayor of Birkenhead (Alderman Thomas Cook) announced at the meeting of the Birkenhead Town Council, on Wednesday, that he had arranged with the leaders of the two political parties to entertain Sir Elliott Lees, Bart., their member, at a banquet in the Town Hall, on Wednesday, the 15th instant. The Earl of Shaftesbury was on Monday formally installed in Belfast as Grand Master of the Masonic province of Antrim. The Earl and Countess of Crewe left town on Saturday for Crewe Hall, where they will entertain a party for the Chester races. We notice that in the Sculpture Section of the Royal Academy Exhibition Miss Honora M. Rigby, of Chester, is shewing a bust en- titled Innocence." The Duke of Westminster has taken a house at Windsor, where he will reside with the Duchess of Westminster while doing duty with the Royal Horse Guards. Among those who attended the Leopards- town Races last week were Lord and Lady Rossmore, Miss Naylor, Lord Enniskillen, General and Lady Beatrice Pole-Carew, &c. At the Grand Habitation Demonstration of the Primrose League, on Wednesday, May 8, Mr. Balfour (in the absence of the Grand Master) will preside. Mr. G. Wyndham, M.P., will move the resolution. The marriage arranged between the Rev. Francis London Bell, rector of Lapworth, Warwickshire, and Cecily Mercy, daughter of the Rev. Canon Robson, of Claughton, Birken- head, will take place at Christ Church, Claugh- ton, on the 11th of June, St. Barnabas's Day. On Friday Major Birch, Royal Artillery, who has been invalided home from South Africa, arrived at Trffnant, D enbighshir e, and proceeded to the suat of bis father, Major Birch, Maes Elwy. In the evening a public meeting was held at the National Schools, when a formal welcome was given to the gallant Major. In our report last week of the presentation to Mr. and Mrs. de F. Pennefather, the name was erroneously given as F. de Pennefather. It ought to have been Mr. and Mrs. de F. Pennefather. His Chester friends will be interested to learn that Private E. R. Bowden, late of the 21st Company Cheshire Yeomanry, has been appointed manager of The Bandolier," the C"p¡.o Police Regimental monthly, published at Kimberley. The marriage was solemnised at Tattenhall, on Monday, ot Dr. Elliott, of Chester, and Miss Margaret Weaver, youngest daughter of the late Mr. William Weaver, of Stnnney. The Rev. L. M. Farrall. rector of Holy Trinity, Chester, officiated. "The Gazette" announces that Captain W. R. Court, of the Earl of Chester's Yeomanry, has resigned his commission on account of ill- health, and is granted the honorary rank of major, with permission to wear the uniform of the regiment on retirement. In the annual golf match between the ivouse of Commons and Ranelagh Club on Saturday, the latter won by 16 holes to 11. Mr. Henry 'I'ollemache, M.P., who formed one of the Parliamentary team, and played against Mr. G. E. Mercer, was beaten by two holes. Mr. Norman C. Hamilton (son of Dr. Hamil- ton. of this city), who went out to South Africa with the Service Company of the Oxfordshire Livhf Infantry, is now on his way home. He sailed from Capetown on the 23rd April on the Lake Erie, and is due in Southampton about the 17th of May. We have already published some graphic letters recounting Mr. Hamilton's experiences, and latterly his Company has passed through an exciting period. The death occurred at her residence, at Bangor, on Saturday evening of Mrs. Georgina Wynne Jones, widow of the late Archdpacon Wynne Jones, of Anglesey, and mother of the Rev..1. Wynne Jones, vicar of Carnarvon, in her 82nd year. She had been in declining health for several years, but it was only a few days ago that serious complications set in. The "Doad March" in Saul" was played at Bangor Cathedral and other Bangor churches on Sunday. CHESTER CORPORATION TRAMWAYS BILL.— This Bill came before Lord Morley's committee on Monday as unopposed. Mr. S. Smith, town clerk, proved the preamble of the Bill, but the report stage was withheld to allow certain proofs. to be submitted as to the number of councillors who voted for the Bill, and also to produce the consent of the Local Government Board to the promotion of the Bill. NORTH CHESHIRE HUNT.-The annual dinner to keepers and earth-stoppers was given on Tuesday at the Blue Cap Inn, Sandiway, and on Wednesday at Church Minshull. Altogether more than two hundred sat. down to the dinners, which were. as usual, kindly provided by the Cheshire Hunt. Mr. F. Gosden (the huntsman) and Mr. H. Hewitt presided on both days. IIOOLE COUNCIL AT CHURCH.—By invitation of the Rev. F. Anderson the members and officials of the Hoole Urban Council officially attended divine service at All Saints' Church on Sunday morning. An assembly first took place at the Council Offices. from which the councillors, with their chairman (Mr. John Taylor) and officials. including the members of the Hoole Fire Brigade in uniform, under command of Liputenant Atkin, walked in pro- cession to the church. DEATH OF AN OLD CHESHIRE TRADESMAN— On Saturday, Mr. James Batesonf, one of the I oldest Cheshire jronfoundprR. dipd, after a lingering illness, at his residence in Swanlow- lane, Winsford. The deceased, who was Repd about 80, was well known throughout Mid- Cheshire, having carried* on his foundry at Wineford for over 50 years. Nearly the whole of his business was in connection with the salt industry. He came from Yorkshire with two brothers, who are noted ironfounders at North wich. EARL EGERTON BETTER.—The Earl Egerton of Tatton is to return to England in about ten days, and is much better for the rest which was neces-vary after suffering from overwork. Earl Egerton is arranging to hold a county meeting for Cheshire in connec- tion with the memorial to her late Majesty Queen Victoria on the 24th May. Earl Egerton and the Duchess of Buckingham and Chandop, who have been staying for some time at Naples, have arrived at the Grand Hotel, Grasse, on their way back to England, and they will return to Tatton Park before Whitsuntide. THE EARLY CLOSING MOVEMICNT.-The Chestpr Shop Assistants ahd Clerks' Union and the Chester branch of the National Union of Shop Assistants have succeeded in forming a joint committee, for the purpose of uniting forces in the work of maintaining and strengthening the Wednesday half-holiday and early closing movement in Chester. Now that the shop assistants are united, they intend to press their i appeal vigorously to the public for support, (and hope by so doing to secure a greater unanimity in the closing of shops on Wednes- day afternoons and at 7 p.m. on the other days of the week. THE LATE MRS. LOUISA WILBRA HAJlI.-Mrs. Louisa Wilbraham. of Birchfield, Langley Bucks, formerly of Delamere-house, in her will which has just been proved, bequeathed her Brussels point lace to devolve as an heirloom with the hereditaments comprised in a settle- 1 ment of 1887, and she appointed a trust fund of R9,700 under the will of Thomas George Gosling upon trusts for her seven grandchildren, to whom she left all of her own investment. Mrs. Wilbraham's will bears date December 3, 1894, with a codicil of 28th February, 1897, and the executors and executrix are her sons, Captain Edward Wilbraham, of Delamere-house, and Mr. Herbert Vere Wilbraham, of Birchfield, and her daughter Beatrice Agusta Wilbraham. The estate has bpen valued at £5,862 5e. Id. gross and £ 5.541 3s. nett. WREXHAM AHKAD OF CHESTER.—On Wednes- day evening, at the invitation of the Mayor of i Wrexham (Mr. Thomas Jones), the members of the Town Council and the borough and public officials made an inspection of the new baths which are to be opened to the public on Friday. The Mayor generously entertained his guests, and a few toasts were drunk, and speeches were made by his Worship, Mr. J. Oswell Burv (who has agitated for public baths for the last quarter of a century nearly), Mr. J. A. Chad- wick (chairman of the Baths Committee), Mr. J. W. M. Smith (the borough surveyor and architect for the baths), and Alderman David Jones (one of the oldest members of the Town Council, and an earnest advocate for the acquisition of the site and premises of which the baths now form a part). The opening on Friday will be made the occasion of a number of competitions and performances. FLORODORA." Florodora," the musical comedy, that is to be performed at the Royalty Theatre, Chester, during the race week, is one of the brightest and most tuneful works pro- duced during the last decade. Its music it owes to Leslie Stuart, the composer of that song of world-wide fame, "The Soldiers of the Queen," while the book is by Owen Hall, the author of The Geisha." The popularity of Florodora" in London is, at the present moment, greater than ever. Its principal numbers are being performed at the chief music halls, and this week it is being played at two London Theatres. The company visiting Chester next week is direct from the Lyric Theatre. London, and has been selected by Mr. Tom B. Davis, who originally produced Florodora." Mr. Davis has laid down a rule with regard to all performances his people give in the provinces, viz., that they shall fully equal those at the Lyric, and it is stated that Florodora at the Chester Theatre next week will shew that this standard is absolutely maintained. Among those who will assist is Mr. Fred Eastman, a comedian, who takes the part of Professor Tweed tepincb the phreno- logist, who is the deus ex machina of the piece. Miss Alma Steele plays the heroine, while Miss Jeannie Macdonald is the intriguing Lady Holyrood, a Society widow, who is earnestly seeking a second marriage. There will be a powerful chorus. LUNACY IN NORTH WALES.—Dr. Llewelyn Cox, the medical superintendent of the North Wales Counties Lunatic Asylum, has prepared a very exhaustive report on the state of lunacy in North Wales and matters connected with the treatment of insane persons. It appears that 171 cases were admitted to the Denbigh Asylum during 1900, and of this number 134 were first admissions. Of the 171 cases admitted 78 were males and 93 females. The total number of patients in the Asylum at the end of the year was 717, viz., 358 males and 359 females. This shews a reduction of four as compared with the corresponding period of the year before, which was the highest number attainable in the history of the asylum. The average number of resident patients, however, was 724 for the year, as against 714 in 1899. I With those boarded in other institutions, the total number of patients under treatment was 892, an increase of 31 as compared with 1899. Dealing with the causes of insanity, Dr. Cox says that the clinical history of the admissions for the past year indicated the predominating influence of hereditary predisposition and the existence of previous attacks as the chief causes of insanity. Inherited insanity could be traced to 20 per cent. of th m..1. End 3-= re- cent. of the femal idmis ii -r?. .jerce-r age of recoveries aa 46 25, a -wh I compared very fav arab! t f.fc.j P L ceding year, viz., ■> ra1 ,t.\ am >nt- the patients durin wc- n, a per- cent age of 7 95.
I THE ROLE OF BACTERIA IN…
I THE ROLE OF BACTERIA IN DISEASE. I. A lecture on "The Role of the Bacteria in Dis- ease" was given in the Town Hall on Friday evening by Dr. Young, medical officer of health, Stockport, to the Ladies' Corps of the St. John Ambulance Association. Dr. Duff occupied the chair, and there was a fair attendance.—Dr. Duff, in introducing the lecturer, drew attention to the importance of the subject, as most of the infectious diseases, if not all, were due to bacteria getting into the system, and that the more complete know- ledge we had of these microscopic living organ- isms the more effectively were we enabled to prevent the spread of these diseases. The lecturer commenced by giving a description of bacteria, their shape, size, modes of multiplica- tion and growth, methods of cultivation, &c. The conditions under which bacteria were found in nature were then mentioned, and the importance of such agents as soil, water and food was em- phasised. The lecturer then described the manner in which bacteria usually gained entrance to the human system—by inoculation, through the lungs, through the digestive system, &c. The manner in which the tiny foes of the human system caused disease in the body was then explained, and the mode of preparation and utility of antitoxins described. The lecturer then passe d to a brief consideration of certain special diseases, their modes of causation and of prevention, alluding more particularly to tuberculosis or consumption, diphtheria, summer diarrhoea, typhoid fever, &c., concluding with a few practical hints as to the best means of keeping the system in a condition such that it could ward off the attacks of disease.
ISCIENCE, LITERATURE. ANDI…
SCIENCE, LITERATURE. AND I ART. THE CHESTER SOCIETY. I A SUCCESSFUL YEAR. I Tile annual meeting of the Chester Society of Natural Science, Literature and Art was held at the Grosvenor Museum on Thursday evening. In the absence through illness of the president (Mr. J. D. Siddall), Dr. Stolterfcth presided, and the attendance included Colonel Evans- Lioyd, the Rev. A. H. Fish, Dr. Green (president of the Liverpool Naturalists' Field Club), Mr. J. Bairstow, Dr. J. T. Roberts. Mr. J. Day, Mr. Hawkins (Saltney), Mr. A. W. Lucas, the Rev. W. N. Howe, Dr. Granger, the Rev. J. L. Bedford, the Rev. D. Treborth Jones, Mr. H. J. Bax, Mr. W. L. Davies, Mrs. Stolterfoth, Mr. J. A. McMichael, Mr. W. W. Siddail, Mr. J. Siddall, Messrs. G. P. Miin and W. F. J. Shepheard (hon. secretaries), Mr. J. Simon (treasurer,1, and Mr. Robert Newstead (curator). GRATIFYING REPORTS. I Mr. G. P. Miln presented the 30th annual report, which recorded thac the past year had been one cf marked prosperity. Morn than a hundred new members had joined since the last annual meeting, and the attendances at the general and sectional meetings had been con- siderably above the average. The increased attendances at the excursions were even more marked; and, at these, many displayed a keen interest in botany, geology and entomology. The finances cf the society were in a sound and healthy condition. There were 28 honorary members, 21 corresponding members and 871 general members, making a total of 920 and being a nett increase (after losses by withdrawals and deaths) of 51 over last year. The members of the committee had been faithful in their attend- ances at the committee meetings, and they had also been helpful to the ofifcers in carrying on the work of the society. There were eight ex- cursions held during the session, as follows:- Beeston Castle, Horsley Bath and Peckforton Castle; Burton Point; Welshpool and Powis Castle; Old Parsonage Gardens, Gresford Moel Fammau and C'lcain Farndon and Hoh: Eaton Gardens; Engineering Works of the L. and -N.-IV. Railway at Crewe. Besides these, evening meetings were held at the following places of ilo cal interest:—Bache Hall Gardens and Pinetum; Chester Cathedral; Newton Hall Gardens. The annual conversazione was largely attended by members and friends, who displayed a keen interest in the exhibits, a number of which were quite new, notably that of the various species of salmonidae from the Earl of Denbigh's fish hatcheries, which was kindly superintended by Mr. J. Basil Fielding. The committee tendered to the working members of the Paxton Society their best thanks for the assistance given i at the conversazione, also in organising the ex- hibition of spring flowers recently held in the Museum. During the winter session there were seven general meetings and sixteen sectional meetings, the latter being as follow? :—-Botanical 2, zoological 2, geological 2, natural philosophy 3, microscopical 1, photographic 2, literature 1, astronomical 2, art (exhibition) 1. The Chairman, as scientific secretary, read his annual report, which set forth that the general condition of the society was most flourishing. Sympathetic allusion was made to the illness of the president (Mr. J. D. Siddall), and regret was expressed at the loss of Mr. A. Lamont, Mr. P. H. Fletcher and Mr. Spencer. Mr. Lamont was one of the oldest members, and by his steady perseverance helped to build up for them their present home. He was a faithful and staunch supporter of the society. Mr. Fletcher was another old and trusted member, and for many years acted as librarian. Mr. Spencer, besides being the secretary of the photographic section, helped forward many a struggling beginner in his own particular branch. It was curious to see how photographic representations by means of electric light had replaced almost every other mode of illustration. He (Dr. Stolterfoth) thought every section of the society used this method of visual instruction, and he believed that even pure Art had learned to look at Nature with a truer eye through its mechanical repro- duction by photography. Steady work had been done in all sections. They were slowly trying to complete the fauna and lfora of their district. There was, however, still much to be done, and some groups had not even been touched, but were waiting for enthusiasts, who by their love of Nature would make her yield up her secrets. Their curator, Mr._ Newstead, had done good work during the past year, and in his monograph on the coccida, to be published by the Ray Society, would make for himself a name that would be honoured by all naturalists throughout the world. They as a society were fortunate still to retain his. services. To the younger members who had joined, and who were about to join their body, no higher standard of perse- verance and industry could be held out than the example of their curator, who among many difficulties had placed himself high in the ranks of naturalists, and still retained that modesty which was the true mark of genius. In con- clusion, he trusted that all the members would do their best not only to keep alive the objects for which the society was founded, but press on towards making the work complete. Mr. J. Simon, the treasurer, presented the financial statement, which shewed that they com- menced the year with a balance in hand of JB25 10s. and at the close of the year they had a balance in the bank of £ 43 7s. 2d. (Applause.) This was the best year of the society from a financial point of view. (Applause.) The Curator's report was highly favourable, a.s shewing that 1,702 species and 2,979 specimens had been added during the past year. The in- crease in the number of species over last yeaj was in round figures 350, the larger collections, which amounted to over 1,000 species, being con- tributed by Mr. T. A. Coward. (Applause.) Mr. Miln read the "Kingsley Memorial" account. The balance on last year's account. was E7 Is. 6d. and the balance in the bank at the end of April was JB6 133. lOd. The committee hoped that the next dividend, which was due in August, would amount to £ 5 or J66, which would enable them to spend the usual amount in prizes between now and the conversazione. On the motion of Dr. Granger, seconded by Mr. J. Day, it was decided that the reports be printed and circulated among the members. ELECTIONS. The Chairman moved, amid applause, the re- election of Mr. J. D. Siddall as president. He expressed the hope-that Mr. Siddall would on be in his usual health, and said it must be grati- fying to all the members to know that they had a president like Mr. Siddall, who took such a great interest in the society. (Applause.) The Rev. A. H. Fish seconded, and expressed the hope that the members wou!d shew their appreciation of Mr. Siddall's services by doing all they could to lighten the duties of the office he held. (Applause.) Professor McKenny Huerhes. Mr. A. O. Walker, Dr. W. M. Dobie, Dr. Stolterfotb, Mr. T. Shepheard and Mr. G. R. Griffith were elected vice-presidents. Of the fourteen whose names appeared on the i ballot papers the following were elected to serve as the committee:—Mr. H. J. Bax, the Rev. J. L. Bedford, Mr. J. Day, Mr. J. Lyon Denson, Dr. Herbert Dobie, Dr. Granger, Dr. il?Z. Mr. E. Hodkinson, Dr. King. Mr. W. F. Lowe, Mr. W. Shone, and Mr. W. W. Siddall. THE KINGSLEY MEDAL. It was resolved to award the Kingsley Memorial Medal to Mr. T. A. Coward, who had contributed over 1,000 species. The Chairman expressed the opinion that there was not a more interesting recipient of the medal than Mr. Coward. (Ap- plause.) Mr. J. Bairstow moved a vote of thanks to Dr. Stolterfoth for presiding. Dr. Green, president of the Liverpool Naturalists' Field Qlub, seconded, and spoke of the advantage the Chester Society had over the Liverpool Society, in that all its sections were able to be together in one building. The vote having been heartily accorded, Dr. Stolterfoth acknowledged the compliment. Mr. W. W. Siddall id his father had re- quested him, in the event of his being elected president, to return his sincere thanks and to assure the members that he would continue to fill the office to the best of his ability. (Applause.)
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I WEDDINGS. !
I WEDDINGS. I NESTON. I LlHY-GILBERT. ihe marnage ot Miss Martha Ellen Gilbert, only daughter of Mr. James Gilbert, proprietor of the Plough Inn, Neston, and Mr. Albert Lowe, eldest son of Mr. Thomas Lowe. landlord of the Ring of Bells Hotel, West Kirby, took place at Neston Parish Church on Tuesday afternoon. Both families are well known and highly respected in their respective districts, and there was a large congregation m the churcn. The bride wore a dress of grey hopsack with strapped silk front of tucked silk and muslin, with hat to match. Miss Lowe, who acred as bridesmaid, wore turquoise blue trimmed with silk. and a Tuscan hat trimmed with blue silk and plume. Both bride and brides- maid carried lovely bouquets, the gift of the bridegroom. The Rev. E. W. Bowell presided at the organ, and the musical portion of the service, which was rendered by the choir, included th" hymn, "The Voice that breathed o'er Eden." The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Canon Turner (vicar), and the bride was given away bv her father. Mr. Thomas Davies acted as besti-i-iaii. As the happy couple left the church the organist i played Mendelssohn's "Wedding March. Later: in the day the newly-wedded pair drove to Hooton Station en route for Ireland, where the honeymoon will be spent. The presents were numerous, and included the following :-Father of bride, cheque and table cutlery; Mother of bride, household linen and dinner service; Mrs. Davies, bedroom service and cruet; Miss Lowe, tea service; Mr. A. Lowe, travelling trunk; Miss Symonds, linen basket and tea cosy: Airs, and Miss Bayless, timepiece; Mr. and Mrs. Symonds, cheese dish and dessert knives: Mr. Aifrtd Symonds, picture; "Maud," two crayon drawings and water bottle and glass; the Misses Flood. bamboo tea table; J. and E. Flood, pair Japanese vases: Mrs. Ilarr's, clices,, dish and egg stand; Mr. T. Davies, clock; Mr. T. Jones, set of jugs; Mrs. T. Jones, curtain loops, d'oyleys; Miss Jessie Molvneux, silver jam spoon; Mrs. J. Mealor, selected "Lizzie" sugar basin and cream jug; Mrs. Bell, wine glasses: Mr. and Mrs. George, scarf case; Mrs. Gray, kitchen requisites; Mr. H. Gilbert, hearthrug and teaspoons; Miss Clements, silver pepper pots; Mr. LJoyd, toilet service; Miss Totty, trinket set; Miss Ford, tea cosy; Mr. Wills, bread board and knife; Mrs. Gayton and j family, dozen silver spoons; Miss Brice, half- dozen sen i et tes; tlc. j HESWALL. I I COFFEY—MASSEY-LYNCH. I A large congregation assembled at the pretty i village church of Pltswall on Wednesday after- noon to witness the wedding of Mr. John'Coffey, son of the late Mr. W. J. Coffey", to Miss Mabel Massey-Lynch, eldest daughter of Mrs. and the late. Mr. France Massey-Lynch. The service was conducted by the Rev. T. H. May, rector, and was fully choral. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. William Stubbs, looked charm- ing in a dress of ivory white mirvilleux with long tram, veiled in chiffon, and adorned with a horse- s hoe of orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of orange blossoms, lilies of the valley and roses. Her veil, which was of tulle, was beautifully em broidered, and worn over a tiara of real orange blossoms. There were two brides- maids—Miss Frances Massey-Lynch (sister of the bride) and Miss J. Coffey (sister of the bride- groom)—who wore pretty dresses of white Pongee silk trimmed with real Valenciennes lace and in- sertion, and large white picture hats trimmed with ostrich plumes and old ivory lace. Each carried bouquets of Noisette roses, and wore diamond and pearl pins (the gifts of the bridegroom;. Mr. R. Coffey, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. After the ceremony the bride's mother held a reception at the Hotel Victoria. Among those present and at the church were Mrs. Coffey (mother of the bridegroom!, in black Filk mcrvilleux; Mrs. Tur- ner (aunt of the bride), in faron silk poplin trimmed with electric blue brocade; Mrs. Keller (aunt of the bride], in black silk mervilleux. with brocaded vest and heliotrope toque; Mrs. A. Coffey (sister-in-law to the bridegroom!, in pink; Miss May Coffey (sister of the bridegroom), in grey voile with white hat trimmed with tea roses and the bride's mother in grey silk poplin, with white vest, trimmed back -velvet and ecru lace. I There were also present Dr. and Mrs. Shepherd. Captain Keller. Mr. Turner, Mr. and Mis. Russel (uncle and aunt of the bridegroom). Miss Boumphrey, -Air. A. Cdfey. etc. After the cere- mony Mr. and Mrs. J. Coffey left for London, en route for Paris, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride's travelling dress was of grey .iig (iress -was of grey canvas, trimmed strappings of glace silk over glace silk foundation, with toque of grey crinoline trimmed chiffon and pink roses, and cape of fawn cloth, with minx collar. The presents were (numerous, and included the following:—Bride- groom to bride, pearl necklace and diamond ring: Bride to bridegroom, antique signet ring and -N lr. T. Lynch, large handsome smoking cabinet Mr. T. Lynch, large case containing cutlery, and silver cake dish Mr. and Mrs. A. Coffey, large silver tray; Mr. R. Coffey, very handsome drawing-room lamp Mrs. Masscv-Lynch (mother of the bride), cheque Mr. and Mrs. W. Stubbs. set silver salts and mustard pots; Mrs. Coffey, I,mother of bridegroom), Coal- port dessert set; Colonel and Mrs. Williams, gold dressing set; Miss France's Massey-Lynch, silver egg stand; Alr. Burrows, set of carvers and china biscuit jar; Mr. and Mrs. F. Stubbs, tea and coffee service; Capt&in and Mrs. Keller, dinner service; Mr. and Mrs. Turner, silver afternoon tea service the Misses M. and J. Coffey. Limoges te-a service t h e ',I sses -M a--i tea service and toijet. set; the Misses C. and M. Keller, silver crumb scoop Mr. and Mrs. Russel, handsome marble clock; Dr. and Mrs. Shepherd, silver egg boiler; Miss Boumphrey and Mr. Hunt- ingdon, silver hot water jug; Mr. John Coffey, handsome bronze figures; Mr. Gaitskill, two sil- ver entree dishes and silver-mounted cruet stand; Masters R. and N. Russel, antique china bowl Mr. Wainwright, silver and mother of pearl bread fork; Employes, cd-p-Iass and silver flower stand; the Misses M. and J. Sutherland (Heswall), pin- cushion.
IN PARLIAMENT.I
IN PARLIAMENT. I HOUSE OF LORDS. I OUR MILITARY EXPENDITURE. I In the House of Lords on Monday the Royal assent was given by commission to the Army Annual Act. A debate took place on a Bill for military instructions in schools, drawn up by the Head Master of Eton, with the support of a number of other bead masters, and introduced by Viscount Frankfort de Montmorency. In moving the second reading the Viscount ex- plained that the Bill proposed that boys should undergo a course ot military instruction as part of their education, that the Government should supply instructors, arms, ammunition, and thata capitation grant of 10s. per head should be paid for every efficient cadet under the age of 17. Lord Raglan, the Under Secretary for War, said the Government could not support the Bill. There had lately been a very great increase in the Vol- unteer forces, and if the increase continued at the same rate we should soon find ourselves in pos- session of more Volunteers than could be em- ployed profitably in the defence of the country. The cost of carrying out the provisions of the Bill would, he estimated, be £ 2,000,000 a year, and the War Office could make better use of the money.-Earl Spencer regretted the attitude of the Government towards the Bill, which he did not believe would involve the expense named.—After other speeches Lord Lansdowne said that at the present time our military expenditure was ad- vancing by leaps and bounds, and the country was passing through the somewhat sobering process of considering how the bill was to be paid. The second reading of the present Bill might. however, bo passed, and the measure be examined by the proper departments, but the Government would take no responsibility whatever for its further stages.—The second reading was then agreed to.- The Bishop of Hereford, in calling attention to certain alterations in the new Education Code, suggested that they went too far in the direction of abolishing examinations.—The Duke of Devon- shire replied in vindic.ation of the policy of re- ducing the number of examinations and substitu- ting inspection for them.—The House then ad- journed. HOUSE OF COMMONS. I THE WAR LOAN. In the House of Commons en Monday Air. Akers-Douglas assured Sir W. Harcourt of his readiness to select the best site he ctmld at West- minster for the new statue of Mr. John Bright to replace that which had been removed. In answer to Mr. Dillon, Mr. Brodrick said that Ahmednagar had been selected by the Indian authorities as a healthy place for the internment of Boer prisoners, British troops having been stationed there without ill effects for a long period of years. All arrangements had been made for a proper water supply. Mr. Channing and Dr. Macnamara pressed for information re- garding the nature of the Government's educa- tion proposals to meet the situation arising out of the Cockerton judgment. Mr. Balfour again declined to give any information, stating simply that the Education Bill would be intro- duced, if possible, before Whitsuntide. In Com- mittee of Ways and Means, the resolution im- posing the additional duty on spirits was opposed by Irish Nationalist members as bearing more heavily on Ireland than on other parts of the country. The resolution was ultimately carried by 342 votes to 56. The debate on the resolution for providing a war loan of £60,000,000 was re- sumed. Replying to criticisms, Sir M. Hicks- Beach said the House had given practically unani- mous consent to the principle that in the present condition of the Transvaal it would be misleading and worse than useless to issue a Transvaal loan guaranteed by this country rather than a loan secured on the credit cf this country, and that the effect cf doing so would be to saddle the tax- payers with a larger rate of interest than they would otherwise have to pay. For the next ten years the loans which they had already borrowed on account of the war would be falling in from time to time, and then would be the time, if pos- sible, to charge the money on the Transvaal. On a division the resolution was carried by 213 votes to 128, and a Bill founded on the resolution was brought in and read the first time. The report of the resolution imposing a duty on sugar was discussed. Sir M- H. Beach, in reply, said that the duty was calculated to produce some £ 5,000,000 in the course cf the present year. and it was useless to object to his proposal and not to suggest anything in its place. The resolution was carried by 2il votes to 148. The income tax resolution was carried by 276 votes to 72. The other duties—excepting that on ecal--were agreed to, and the I-lou.-te rose at 12.55.
I AUCTION SALES.
AUCTION SALES. NORTH WALES HORSE Messrs. Yrank Lloyd and Sons commenced their April and May Saies in the Horse Repository, Wrexham, on Tuesday, with about 3G0 hi<'h-class harness horses and match pairs. It Vas a splendid entry, and the trade on the whcie was remarkably good, and a good clearance was effected at record prices. There was a very large and representative company present. The iCidging was undertaken by Mr. Baf;ulev. Moretcn-m Marsh, and Mr. C. B. Roberts Burlev. Craven Arms, and their awards were as harness horse over 15.2. Mr. T- I.. E-e-Ton Tatton Dale; best under Whitegate Stud. Many high price? ;eie realised. Harness horses made up to SO s-linens, and match pairs up-lo 160 g uineas. On Wednesday the entry of hacknry cob" and ponies included about 320 Tb- c\ v '„s exceptionally brisk, and a good clearance effc-ted at very big pm-es The prizes were as follows — Best mare or -TIg, over 14.3, .1. oJ, Jones, W nit-ocrate Stud: best over 14 arid a] 'C-r 24.3, Mr J. Sadler. The Beeches; best over 13.1 and under 14. Mr. Robert Jones, Revel: b. st bav po-iv 12.2 and under 13.1 Mr. J. S. Harland, "Manchester House; best under 12.2, Mr. H. Handiey, KUim- ford Farm. The following are a few of the prices Mr. J. Jones, Whitegate Stud, grey gelding, guineas; a bay mare, 13.1, 120 guineas; cneki.ut. gelding, 90 guineas. Mr. Raieey, Balymena. 60 guineas; and a pair, Mr. White. Liverpool. 122 guineas. The show oobs offc-red by Mr J jOIls were a remarkable lot, and created quite a sens^ tion in the ring.
MOTOR-TRAFFIC POSSIBILITIES
MOTOR-TRAFFIC POSSIBILITIES A LOCAL EXPERIMENT. • UBSEKVEK SPSCIAL-1 A couple of months ago the dwellers in the pretty old-world hamlet of Farndon was- startled by a paragraph in the report of the proceedings of the Chester Town Council which had reference to a proposal by a firm of motor car makers in Liverpool to run motors for passenger traffic thrice daily each way between Chester and Farndon. Local wiseacres were good enough to admit that if all the conditions were favourable it might be possible for the cars to accomplish an occasional journey along the pleasant stretch of rustic scenery, but darkly hinted that the probabilities were that as motor cars were but plav-toys land somewhat dangerous play toys at that, they fancied), "break-downs" and "tursts- up" would be the order of the day. A man on the fence wondered had the cars come to stay, and lest they hadn't, was careful to la: d the antiquated means of locomotion to which Farndon has had to trust in the past. The sobriety of pace with which Farndon travelled in the last century is thought by some to meet the needs of a people who have for years been clamouring lor railway facilities. Improved means ef travel and IW- proved hotel accommodation find but little iavour with those who look upon Farndon as a sort of Cheshire "Sleepy Hollow" &ud prej"r that no dweller from the towns shall come betwixt the wind and their nobility, or with those whoso prohibitive lodging and refreshment tariff places Llandudno, Blackpool, or Monte Carlo a- more economical if somewhat mere exciting spots in which to spend a holiday than Farndon. But it is "Sleepy Hollow" no longer. Within the last decade of the nineteenth century Farndon progressed in idea if not in population, and pro- gress quite as marked has been made hy its larger and erstwhile more important sister Holt, wfth whom she is linked by many even stronger tres than the famous old bridge which links their hands across the Dee. To mention Belt mid Farndon and omit reference to the strawberries that are sent throughout the kingdom therefrom would be to leave the Prince of Denmark out cf "Hamlet" or the head or King Charles out ct a memorial by "Mr. Dick." The spread of fruit growing and the kindred industry of market gardening yield greater profit thaji foreign competition now admits ol in the old time uses of the land and establishes a business which piays a worthy if humbie part in the com- mercial lite of the nation. The enterprise which opens ap the neiri.-l-jur- hood by means of rapid, cheap and comic;t&Lic means of locomotion and the enterprise thiit provide" decent and reasonable catering for the orderly British tourist are alike deserving of praise and support. For nearly two month" now Messrs. Watson s cars have made their appointed journeys in weather varying from phenomenal wintry severity to phenomenal vernal mildness and warmth, and have kept their time wid ae- compnshed their work with a reedom from hitches .,Ij a ?re-eclofn from !-itc h es that has astonished those whose idea has been o, e w hose idea bz-s been that motors are the invention of Lucifer and en- dowed with many of that gentleman's evil habib. Farndon residents are now able to travel to Chester in little over the average time taken by local lines of rail, at popular railway fa regard with a service as frequent a" afforded tc most country railway stations. There is a remarkable absence of the disagreeable vibration and ainell which have done so much tc prejudice the public against this mode of traffic, and it it- admitted that the courteous drivers are so careful that there is very little evidence cf nervousness on the part of the public and the horseflesh with whom and with which the cars share the King's high- way. Our columns recently reported a novel use of one of the Farndon cars, when it conveyed a wedding party from Coddington to Wem and back, a distance of about 45 miles With the advent of summer they will doubtless be evon more patronised, and it is undei-Mood that the service will be augmented tc the full needs of the neigh bourhood. But, apart from passenger traffic, there h the even more important question of good s traffic. Those who are in the know and who feel the pressure of expense. of horse haulage, whether for transport cf local produce to the fill too r emote railway depots that surround or or drawing material for agricultural and domestic require- ments, and those who have made so many cflort to secure George Stephenson's "horse" lor local use, must accord the motor heavy traffic system a welcome if it can be found practical and economical. It is hoped that an experiment m this direction will shortly be made under the auspices of a firm whose judgments and whoso requirements in these matters are beyond ques- tion. When it is remembered that for more than sixty years the law of the land has placed a barrier upon motor- traffic on roads it is no idle dream to hope that long before that glorious dav to come when, ac the song says. "pedestrians will carry a lamp and a bell," we shall witness a great development of auto-mobile traffic Meanwhiie. not only Farndon and Holt, but Tarvin. Kclsall and Tarporley, are taking a lively interest in the local experiment.
LIGHTING-UP TABLE.
LIGHTING-UP TABLE. All cycles and other vahiclea in the Chester district must be lighted up as stated in the following table:— p. v Saturday, May 4 g 25 Sunday, May 5 8 27 Monday, May 6 828 Tuesday, May 7 8.29 Wednesday, May 8. 8.30 Thursday, May 9 832 Friday, May 10 8,34 ♦
CHESTER CATHEDRAL.
CHESTER CATHEDRAL. BATUEDAY, MAT 4TH.-Me>ruinsf, e.o: Matins. 10 15: Service, Nares in F; autbem, If e Il\Ve me" (Tullis). Evening. 4.15: Service, Kares iu V'; rui: heta, "I will siug (Greene). SUNlIAY, MAY 5TH (Fourth Suudpy "ft, Ensfet S r G. Sunday.) -Morniug, g.ri Litauy and 11 c otr.- •; mon. IOtO, Service, tiarrett, in £ InTojt., > mr. .;1. Hol$ Communion (Garrett iu t) preacher. >! 1.onl1-hL'¡" (Collection for S F.G ) Kveuinfc-, 3.30 rrn—, «i r: in E ftat;antllem, "It is a good .¡; '•ymn 284. 631). Jffiagnicfiat 0.1 K" Ij > Chants; processional lIjwD. 6U1 (wer- ii.vmos lio, 3oC, 367) preacher, the Verv of Worcester, U.-Ii. (Collection tor the sT.G.;
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I.MKTHS, MAKKlAiihs.,& > BIRTBR. MARGAAGHH, aii<l DEAT&S ar c- rate of 20 words for Is. tprepaidi. if charge will bo is. 6d. The ai.nouu- ivurti«iit;eated by the Signature and Sender. M A UR I A 6 E, E1.L10TT—Weaver—April iii), ai-t. Al: by the Kev. 1.. iri. Farrali, re.-tor Chester, John E;iiott., M.I. Cheat youngest daughter of the late William Weaver, of Stanney. Lv cards.J DEATHS. BKITTAIN—Hay 2. at it, iiradford-st.iett, Catherine, wife of the late John Brittain (former^ relieving officer of this ity), tfieu b,, e"s- E"is-April U, 1*01, at his residence, Little Barrow ball, Cheshire, Thomas Eliis, twthi ob years, LITTLK—April 27. at bis resilience. No. JS, HoasU Green, William Edward Little, eldest son of the late Jdtn- Little, of "und vine House, Chester EOBKRTS— May J. at 21, Bold-square, El^ea, widow of the late John fioberte, contractor, of this city. [ No- cards. I WATKOS—April 28, at 32, Ermine-roaO, Isewton, Chester, Florence Amy, datigbter- of the iate Geoi-jje aud. Georgiana Watson, aged iZ years. WILL14Ms-April ZD, at Dee View, Dee Bank, a#ed 32 ) t-anl, Florence Cecilia, the bekned wife ef David Williams, and youngest daughter of the late Charles Kurtz Orrell, Liverpool. IS m IP im () ts f I DAVIES—In ever .loving- memory of W. Da?ies (Ja?k)? late of Church street, Newtown, Chester, who dieo J?ty 3rd, ite7. ?t iil deep m remembrance. 1 (RO.- HUGHES—IB loving memory of my dea. mo ber, Lmwa Hughes, who died at 39, BandLridge CnesUr M?y Ut 1:0>00. [At rest. J >.V Er?  ev.er'lovmg memory of ('ur dear graud. f?her. Pete, tfendrich.of Buck]e?  M  ?' 8*5*? '?- "'? -?o?  just blessed. -I,
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