Cheshire Observer

I FREE CHURCHES. Preachers for next Sunday in the various Free Church places of worship:— Congregational, Queen-street: 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. D. Wynne Evans. Congregational, Upper Northgate-atreet: 10.46, and 6.30, Kev. F. Barnes, B.A. Congregational Welsh Chapel, Albion Park 10.45 and 6.0, Rev. Ivor Jones. Congregational, Great Boughton 10.45 and 6.30, bupply. Congregational, Handbridge 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. J. Crompton. English Presbyterian, City-road 10.30 and 6.30, Rev. D. Treborth Jones. Presby terian Churoh ot England, N ewgate-atreo I 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 6.3U. Welsh Baptist, Penri Memorial: .1.U.3U and 6.0, Rev. J. Nicholas. Baptist, Hamilton-place: 10.45 and 6.30, Mr. J. Emerson. Wesleyan Methodist, St. John-street 10.30, Rev. J. B. Jones; 6.30, Mr. Parker. Wesieyan Methodist, City-road: 10.30, Mr. Parker; 6.30, Rev. J. B. Jones. Wesleyan Methodist, Uarden-lane 11.0, Mr. Barnes; 6.30, Mr. Bennion. Welsh Wesleyan, Queen-street: 10.30 and 6.0, Heber Chambers, Liverpool. Welsh Calvinistio Methodist, St. John-street: 10.30 and 6.0, Rev. T. Roberts, Chester. Primitive Methodist, George-street: 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. H. Davenport. Primitive Methodist, Hunter-street: 10.45 and Rev. J. A. Cheeseman. Primitive Methodist, Boughton: 10.45, Mr. B. Adams 6.30, Mr. C. Sedgwick. Primitive Methodist, Saltney 10.45 and 6.30, Mr. Gibson. Methodist New Connexion, Pepper-street: 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. W. Benson. Church of Christ, Northgate-street: 10.45 and <6.30, Pastor M. A. Collins. Church of Christ, baltney 10.45 and 6.30, Pastor Dobson. Unitarian, Matthew Henry's: 11.0 and 6.30, Rev. H. E. Haycock. Unsectarian Mission Church, Hoole: 6.30. Boatman's Mission Hall, Viotoria-place: 6.30. Society of Friends, Frodsham-street: 11.0. Waverton Presbyterian 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. D. Manuel, M.A.

TIDE TABLE. I HIGH WATER AT CHESTER. 110N, BT. EVKB. JULY.—AUGUST. H. M. !FT. IN. H. M. 27 Saturday 9 3 11 7 9 36 8 Sunday 10 4 12 10 10 27 tii) Monday 10 50 15 4 11 10 30 Tuesday ill 31 15 9 11 W 31 Wednesday 17 2 12 S 1 Thursday 112 26 ¡ 18 2 1J 45 2 Friday [ 1 4 19 3 1 22

WEEKLY STATE OF THE CHESTER INPIBMABT I EXDKD SATURDAY LAST. I IN-PATI ENTS. In-patients are admitted on Tuesday mornings at Eleven o'clock. IN-PATIENTS DISOHABOED. ) IN.PATIMTS. Cured 15 Admit 26 ReUeved. 8 ) Remaiu in the House 82 Made Out-Patients 0  Unrelieved 0 Dead 0 House Yisttors-Mr. E. uarciner and Mr. E. S. (iiles, I OUT-PATIENTS. I Medical cases are seen on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday mornings at Eleven o'clook. Surgical cases are seen on Thursday mornings at Eleven o'clock Ophthalmic oases are seen on Friday mornings at Elevei o'clock. Dental cases are seen on Tuesday and Saturday morning- at Ten O'CIOCK. Out-Patients admitted since Saturday last 67

MARKETS. I LIVERPOOL CATTLE, MONDAY.—The supply of cattle in market to-day was larger than on Monday last. All classes in better demand at an advance on late rates. Sheep and lambs in smaller numbers. Trade slow. Prices for best qualities a shade higher; others unaltered. Prices :—Beef, 6fd. to 5d. mutton, 8d. to 5d.: lamb, 8Jd. to 7d. per lb. At market :-549 cattle and 10,605 sheep. LONDON CATTLE, MONDAY.-There was an in- crease of 440 fat beasts compared with Monday last, the majority consisting of consignments from the midland counties, chiefly Herefords and runts; trade slowest noted for several weeks even at a reduction of 2d. per 81b. Less demand for butchering cows at a similar reduction. Increase of 260 in the sheep market, but feirer lambs; these latter consequently were firmer' in price; best quality wether sheep met a slow trade at last Monday's rates, but ewes were easier. Calf trade and quotations nominal. Prices Beasts, 2s. 4d. to 4s. 8d.; sheep, 3s. to 5s. 6d.; calves, 3s. 4d. to 5s. 2d.; lambs, 58. 4d. to 6s. 2d. per 81b. MANCHESTER HAY AND STKAW, MONDAY.— Hay, 6d. to 7d.; clover, old, 7d. to8d.; ditto, new, 6!d. to 7d.; straw, wheat, 3Jd. to 4!d.; ditto, oat, 3d. to 4Jd. per stone of 141b. BRADFORD WOOL, MONDAY.—The better tone of the market is well upheld, and though there is no further change in quotations the tendency is decidedly towards improvement. Alpaca is still going up, and is passing in fair quantities. The yarn trade still fails to fall in with the improve- t ut tfaowgh- opionera TMTC BTFLKR in their attitude. Piece trade dull. BIRKENHEAD AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE, TUES- DAY.—Hay, old, X3 15s. to £4 per ton ditto, new, X3 15s. to £ 4 per ton; ditto, clover, X4 10s. to X4 15s. per ton. Straw, wheat, JE2 10s. to X3 per ton ditto, oat, R2 15s. per ton. Manure, 2s. to 4s. per ton. MANCHESTER CHEESE, TUESDAY.—Stocks of Cheshire are still coming forward freely, and the quality is a good average for the time of the year. Buyers, however, shew no inclination to speculate, and are content to purchase only in sufficient quantities to meet their present needs, open meated" cheese being the quality most sought after. In this description there has been a good turnover. Quotations are Finest, white and coloured, 56s. to 60s.: fine, white and coloured, 50s. to 54s.; medium, 40s. to 47s. per 1201b. Real Stiltons sell slowly at lOd. to lid. and Cheshire Stiltons (of which there are very few on offer) make 6d. to 6N. per lb. American and Canadian With advancing markets both in America and Canada, holders here are very firm at a rise of Is. to 2s. per cwt. This has had the effect of checking business somewhat, and to-day's transactions have not been large. Quotations: Finest, white and coloured, 46s. to 48s. per 1121b. WHITCHURCH CHEESE, WEDNESDAY. — There was a large pitch of 75 tons. The greater portion had been affected by the great heat, and this caused business to be somewhat dragging. How- ever, scarcely a lot remained unsold at the end of the fair. Prices were little if any less than at the last fair, cheese of the finest quality realising from 48s. to 55s., and medium and lower grades from 38s. Dealers from Manchester and elsewhere were exceptionally numerous. SALFORD CATTLE, TUESDAY.—At market: Cattle, 1,563; sheep, 17,769; calves, 186. Prices:— Cattle, 5d. to 7d.; sheep, 6d. to 8d.; lambs, 7d. to 8d.; calves, 5d. to 7d. A larger supply of cattle and better trade. Prices have an upward tendency for sheep. Trade was slow, but prices were main- tained for lambs, trade dull, and prices lower. CHESHIRE BUTTER AND EGG, FRIDAY.— Plentiful delivery at all centres. Home dairy butter sold at a slight advance in price. Eggs shew little change on last Friday's rates. Latest quotations :-Stockport (Friday): Butter, Is. 2d. and Is. 3d. per lb.; eggs, 10 for Is. Altrincham (Tuesday) Butter, Is. 3d. and Is. 4d. per lb.; eggs, 10 and 11 for Is. Macclesfield (Tuesday): Butter, Is. ld. and Is. 2d. per lb.; eggs, 12 for Is. Crewe (Friday): Butter, Is. 2d. per lb.; eggs. 12 and 13 for Is. Sandbach (Thursday): Butter, Is. 3d. per lb.; eggs, 12 for la. Congleton: Butter, Is. 3d. per lb.; eggs, 11 and 12 for Is. Northwich Butter, Is. 2d. perlb. eggs, 12 for Is. Nantwich Butter, Is. 2d. per lb.: eggs, 11 and 12 for Is. Knutsford Butter, Is. 2d. and Is. 3d. per lb. eggs. 12 for Is. Runcorn Butter, Is. 2d. and Is. 3d. per lb.; eggs, 11 for 18. Chester Butter, Is. 2d. per lb.; eggs, 12 for Is. CHESTER EGG AND POULTRY, SATURDAY.— Prices at this market to-day were :—Eggs, 12 and 13 for Is. butter, Is. and Is. Id. per lb. chickens, 2s. 6d. to 2s. 9d. each; fowl, 2s. each; ducks. 2A. 9d. to 3a. each; rabbits, 8d. each; and pigeons, 8d. and 9d. each. CHESTER CORN, kiATURDAY.-Wbeat deliveries this week have been practically nil, and any business passing to-day is limited to just an occasional sample. Prices favour sellers, and the same applies to oats, beans and other grain. American maize is rather lower. Foreign wheat the turn higher in value. Quotations :— NEW. CM. \S. :.EW. D.I s. DLDå. D. Wheat, whit. per 751b. ? S0 D0 to S4 2J 0 C to 0 0 WhMt, red „ 751b. 4 0 4 10 0 0 0 Mtdtm? Barley. 601b. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Grinding do. II 641b. 3 0—0 00 0—0 0 Oats „ 461b.I a 10 — 3 fl, 0 0 G 0 Beans „ 801b.I 5 3 — 0 01 6 0—0 0 Beans, Egyptian 2401b. 16 6 0 0|0 0—0 0 Indian Corn 2401b. 11 0-0 0/0 0 0 0

I .WAVERTON. FLOWER SERVICE.—A flower service was held in the parish church on Sunday. The service commenced at a quarter to three in the afternoon, and was conducted by the Rev. L. Garnett, of Christleton. The church was well filled with bright and happy children, each child bearing a bunch of flowers. During the singing of the hymn 0 gather the flowers together the children walked in procession to the chancel, where they presented their flowers. The Rev. L. Garnett delivered a suitable address. A collection was made in aid of the Sunday trip, which amounted to C2 7s. 2d. At the conclusion of the service the flowers were at once conveyed to Chester Infirmary, through the kindness of Mrs. Spibey, of The Mount.

DISLOYAL REMARKS WITHDRAWN.—At Tues- day's meeting of the Llangollen District Council, the Rev. J. S. Jones drew attention to remarks made by the chairman (Mr. D. Jones), at the provious meeting of the authority regarding the proposed memorial to Queen Victoria, and submitted a resolution expressing the non-concurrence of the Council with the sentiments then expressed, and unabated loyalty to the Crown and constitution. The Chairman thereupon unreservedly withdrew the remarks he made a month ago, and the majority of the Council accepted the with- drawal.

I NEWS OF THE WORLD. No abatement of the beat wave in America is reported. Tbert; iiavw been T-VWUTJ* DC-»R:IS II in Kansas City. Dis&oier to LU", HARVI&O IS inevitable. ¡ TUB Coimuiiaion on sewage disposal SUGGEST ME creation 01 a new uepartweuo or me Locai Governmtuc Board to deal with matters relating to rivers and their purification. At Greenwich on Tuesday, a coroner's jury returned a verdict of wilful murder against Alfred Palmer, who, it is alleged, cut the throat I of Florence Irving, his paramour, at Deptford, on Sunday. The Press Association's Ashton-under-Lyne correspondent telegraphs that the Dukinfield Col- lieries, Limited, have posted notices terminating all contracts with their employes within the next fortnight. Nearly 1,000 hands are affected. The Press Association says Mr. Samuel Pope, K.C., leader of the Parliamentary Bar, died in Loudon on Monday, aged seventy-four. The cause of death was heart disease. As recently as last Friday Mr. Pope was engaged in Committee work. The foreign trade of Canada for the past year amounts to R78,800,000, or X2,600,000 more than that of the previous year. This is a record. The imports were £36>245,078, as against X36,160,863 the previous year. A Reuter's St. Petersburg telegram says :—A severe hailstorm visited Schlatzk on Tuesday. The crops within an area of 20 versts were destroyed, and three persons lost their lives. Some hailstones weighed three pounds. On Tuesday the period of full mourning prescribed for the Court on account of the death of Queen Victoria came to an end, and the outward emblems of sorrow worn will in future be considerably less sombre than they have been up to the present. An anonymous donor has promised Sio,ooo towards the erection of a convalescent home in connection with the Swansea Hospital, and another donor has offered to endow a ward in the hospital with X800, and to equip it with twenty beds. Captain Howard Blackburn has just accom- plished the feat of crossing the Atlantic in a small boat called the Great Republic, of which he was the only occupant. tie came from Gloucester, Massachusetts, and reached Lisbon in 38 days. Mr. Howard E. Case, of Paris and New York, died suddenly at Lancaster on Tuesday. The deceased, who was an American millionaire, suffered from heart disease, and he met with an accident in his bedroom at Manchester a day or two ago. Mr. Case was one of the railway kings of America. At London Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday, the creditors of Sir Ellis Ashmead Bartlett, M.P., held another meeting to consider the amended proposal made to arrange with the creditors, and after some discussion the meeting was further adjourned for a week to enable the creditors to record their votes in support of the proposal. The death is announced, from Capetown, of Sir Richard Southey, in his 93rd year. Sir Richard Southey was the son of Mr. G. Southey, of Cape Colony, and formerly of Culmstock, Devon. From 1864 to 1872 he was Colonial Secretary at the Cape, and in 1872 he was appointed Lieutenant- Governor of Griqualand West, holding the office until 1875. A novel convention met on Wednesday at Sharon, Pennsylvania. It was attended by a hundred American old maids, who rebel against the tendency of bachelors to avoid the married state. Resolutions were passed calling upon all men to marry who can and a matrimonial agency was started in the interests of spinsters impatient of single blessedness. On Monday evening a sad, boating accident occurred within sight of the pier at Whitehaven. Strong gusts of wind were blowing, and as the fishing smack Tugela was rounding Redness Point she capsized, and the crew of four men were thrown into the water. Daniel Burney, William Earlie, and James Earlie were drowned; and John Birkett, who clung to the mast, was rescued in an exhausted condition. In a struggle on Saturday evening in the High- street, Camcien-town, between a policeman and some roughs a little girl named Florrie King, of Buck-street, Camden-town, went to the officer's aid, pulled out his whistle, and blew it, with the result that other officers appeared. Two men, John Johnson and James Baker, were arrested as a result of this plucky action, and were on Monday charged at Marylebone Police Court, where Johnson was sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment and Baker fined 10s. or seven days. The magistrate warmly commended the conduct of the little girl. Trooper H. Greenwood, of the Yorkshire Dragoons, in a letter sent from South Africa to his father at Halifax, says: I was coming back to camp by myself, after assisting in burying a mate, and was attacked by a large ostrich. It knocked me down. I caught it by the neck, and I fought with it for about an hour. No one was near to help me. I strangled it at last, but it gave me something to go on with. The captain says it was 20 to 1 on the ostrich killing me, but they can't kill Harry so easy." He has sent home some of the bird's feathers for his sisters. A fortnight ago a gamekeeper named Larkins was convicted at Eye, Suffolk, of shooting two bustards on June 20, and fined the fifl penalty. The birds were two of those imported by Lord Walsingham from Spain for breeding purposes. On MuuJaj a Tarnier named- -Edwards was charged with aiding.and abetting Larkins in killing the birds. A gamekeeper and a- police-constable alleged that Edwards pointed out the birds to Larkins, who shot them. The case was dismissed. An application for restoring the birds was re- fused. It is stated that the question will be decided by the higher Courts. As the steamer Kenilworth was making for the pier at Rothesay on Monday afternoon two small boats, occupied by visitors, got in the course of the vessel. One, which was occupied by a gentleman, his wife and child, was struck by the paddles and smashed, and the three occu- pants were thrown into the water. A boat was speedily lowered from the Keailworth, and two of the hands at once jumped overboard, with the result that all the imperilled persons were safely rescued. Two men who were occupants of the second boat escaped by getting into another. The Kenilworth in endeavouring to avoid the small boats struck the pier, and her bow was slightly damaged. The accident was witnessed by thousands of spectators ashore and caused the greatest excitement. On Tuesday at Hammersmith Mr. Drew held an inquiry with reference to the death of John W. Carter, twenty-three years, a groom in the employment of Lord Chas. Cavendish-Bentinck, late of River View-villas, Putney. Carter, who recently returned from active service with the Duke of Portland's Yeomanry in South Africa, was exercising a polo pony belonging to his master on Barnes Commons on Saturday, when the pony stumbled in a dry ditch and fell, throwing him on to his head. He was taken in an insensible condition to the hospital, where he died two hours later from the injuries. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death. The death is reported at North Shields of Alderman John Foster Spence, tour times Mayor of Tynemouth. He was the founder of a system of volunteer life brigades for saving life from shipwreck. In 1864, while watching the break- ing up ot a steamer on Tynemouth Rocks, he heard a man remark that with" volunteers trained in the use of rocket apparatus the lives of the passengers might have been saved. Mr. Spence, who was a Quaker and bad incurred odium by refusing to support the Volunteer Rifle movement, exclaimed, "That is the kind of volunteering I can go in for." He accordingly organised a volunteer life brigade, which was speedily copied at all British ports. He remained a member till his death, and when more than eighty years of age turned out in the stormiest of weather and assisted in saving hundreds of lives. Cockerton does not trouble the Rochester School Board, but curling pins do. The Pick- wickian body which has charge of the elementary education in that famous city views with heart- felt dismay, not the discontinuance of the con- tinuation schools, but the sad fact that girls come to class with their hair done up in curling pins and paper. A committee, who deeply con- sidered the subject, recently recommended that the Clerk should ask the Board of baucation if it would not be within the powers of managers of schools to make regulations repressing such re- prehensible vanity. The chairman recommended a consultation with the teachers, for, as he gal- lantly remarked, he would always bow to ladies in these matters. One gentleman, whose head had long passed the "frizzy" stage, sententiously remarked that hair curlers were very detrimental to health, while another ventured to suggest that the board was adopting an Issachar policy in wasting time in the discussion of such a subject. Ultimately the committee's recommendation was adopted.

Messrs. J. W. Walker and Sons, of 27, Francis-street, Tottenham Court Road, London, the builders of the organ in Sandringham Church, presented by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales in 1880, have been appointed by royal warrant organ builders to His Majesty the King. PIKRROTS AND INFIRMARY.—The secretary of the Chester General Infirmary begs to acknow- ledge with thanks the receipt of JE5, being the amount of unclaimed sovereigns which are offered periodically by the Pierrots at present performing in the Queen's Park Meadow. THE PENRHYN DISPUTE.On Saturday a meet- ing convened by the Emergency Committee of the Carnarvonshire Police Committee was held at Bethesda to consider arrangements for keep- ing the peace. To the conference the clergy and ministers of all denominations, the members of the Urban District Council, and the If-ading tradesmen of the village, were invited by a circular, marked private, and delivered by policemen. The conference was a private one, but some particulars furnished by a correspon- dent shew that the discussion was confined strictly to the question ot maintaining order in the district, and that those present offered to co-operate in any measures to that end. In the evening the strikers held a mass meeting, at which they again expressed their determination not to accept Lord Penrhyn's terms. UMBRELLAS RR-COVEREKacd REFINISHED equal to new. Ladies' or Gent's, with the noted B E M Silk, 3/6 each, and at all PRICES from 1/11 to 12/6.— BRADLEY'S, Foregate-street, Chester

I THE IMPERIAL TOUR. RECEPTION AT PERTH. At midnight on Sunday the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York reached Perth, Western -iiistralla, from Albany by special train. Their Koyal Highnesses alignted in privacy, and pro- cceded quieuy to Government House, which they I left at eleven on Monday morning to fulfil their pre-arranged programme. Fine weather smiled I on the pageant which passed through the streets of the city, and the festivities were in all ways a brilliant suocess.

I LORD CHESHAM ENTERTAINED Lord Chesham was entertained at dinner on Mon- day night, on his return from South Africa, by the Marquis of Londonderry, at his residence in Park- lane. Among those present to meet him were the Duke of Teck, the Duke of Beaufort, the Duke of Westminster, the Marquis of Zetland, Earl Roberts, Earl Spencer, the Earl of Jersey, the Earl of Coventry, the Earl of Cork, the Earl of Shaftesbury, the Earl of Enniskillen, the Earl of Essex, Viscount Valentia, Viscount Downe, Lord A. Bentinck, Lord Annaly, Lord Ebury, Lord Churchill, Lord Ribblesdale, Lord Southampton, Lord Langford, Lord Horris, Lord Rothschild, Hon. H. Bourke, Hon. G. Douglas-Pennant, Right Hon. Walter Long, Right Hon. George Wyndham, Sir Algernon Peyton, Colonel Brabazon, Colonel A. Paget, Captain Wickham, Major Stracey Clitheroe, Mr. W. H. Grenfell, Mr. E. S. Harrison, Mr. H. Lawson, Colonel W. Lawson, Mr. J. Watson, Mr. Hatfield Harter, Mr. L. Flower and Dr. Kiallmark. .»

DEATH OF MRS. HUDSON. j The death of Mrs. Hudson, of Bache Hall. announced in our obituary column of to-day, will recall to many of our readers innumerable acts of kindness and of charity. Owing to advancing years she had for some time past been unable personally to take part in any of the social life of Chester and the neighbour- hood, but retaining her clearness of intellect and kindness of heart to the last, she was ever ready to assist every project for the public good and all who were less favourably situated than herself. A member of the old [rish family of Gilroy and well-known in the county Meath, she was married to the late Mr. R. S. Hudson, as his second wife, many years ago, and it is now over a quarter of a century since they came to reside at Bache Hall. 1'he generous manner in which Mr. Hudson became identified with all that told for progress in the district will still be fresh in the memories of many of our readers, and his development of the natural possibilities of the beautiful grounds of Bache Hall is familar to all who know Chester. In his footsteps Mrs. Hudson has trodden, and alike in the lists of subscribers to the many funds of the Cathedral city, her name has ever held an honoured place. Much as she will be missed by the general public, it is among those whom with unostentatious charity she was happy in tact- fully assisting that her loss will be most keenly felt and most deeply deplored. THE FUNERAL. I The interment took place on Wednesday at Chester Cemetery, the funeral being ot a quiet character. The first portion of the ceremony was conducted at St. Oswald's Church by the Rev. E. C. Lowndes, who also officiated at the graveside. The mourners included Mrs. Fynn, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Macgillycuddy, Mr. Hudson, Mrs. Broadbent, Miss Henderson, Mrs. L'Estrange, Mr. Fynn, Mr. Spencer, Mr. Macgillycuddy, Mr. Caddick, Mr. Peerhouse, Mr. Elphick, Mr. P. Elphick, Mr. Roe, Dr. W. M. Dobie, Mr. C. L. Freeman, the Rev. F. Barnes, and a number of the deceased lady's servants and work-people. The wreaths, which were of a choice description, were sent by Mrs. Arnold Thomas (Newham-on-Severn), John and Emmie Alice Broadbent, the Rev. and Mrs. Walter Spencer, Mr. Charles L. Freeman, In loving memory of their Grandmother, from Molly, Robert, and Margery Spencer," From all at Lismore," Mr. and Mis. S. H. Holme (Downwood), Mr. and Mrs. W. Roe, Mrs. Barwick, Mrs. Lenza, Fanny and Emily, Auntie, Bache," Lizzie Pye, the outdoor servants, household servants, Arthur and Eva Cox. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. W. and F. Brown and Co.

I A FRAGMENT. (BY S. S.) Slouching down the street he came, the ticket- of-le&ve man. His eyes turned neither to right nor left, but on the ground. Was he not an outcast branded for evermore in the sight of men? What matter where he went, how he went or how he fared? He could find shelter in some low den and there spend the pence given to him when he left gaol that morning. The night he would spend Ah! where would he spend the night? In the park or His eyes glanced upwards for a moment. Unconscientiously, without heed- ing where he went, his feet had led him to the embankment. He saw the river flowing dully. It was a hot day, and he smiled then he turned away. He knew where to spend the night now. Thoughts crowded on his confused brain. For a moment the old home amid fields far away. His mother, his youth, his fall, the consequences. Ah! for oblivion He shambled up Northumberland Avenue, into lower Regent-street. He knew his way. In Soho he knew a place, not a nice place, where men like him were not despised so long as they could pay their way. Head still bent, eyes on the ground. Suddenly he pulled up with a jerk; almost he had lurched into someone, an old gentleman, a clergyman, too. Idly the ticket-of- leave man watched him, saw him turn into a building, a church. A board outside; idly his eyes read the notice- This church is always open for rest, prayer, and meditation." The ticket-of-leave man paused; almost unconsciously he wandered in and sank wearily into a seat. He had tramped many miles that day. His eyes closed, he was falling asleep. The swelling notes of the organ roused him. Then the tones of a deep, strong voice fell on his ears, unutter- ably soothing: I will arise and go to my Father, and I will say unto Him, Father, I have sinned against Heaven and before Thee, and I am no more worthy to be called Thy son." A Midsummer evening, and all is very still. A few tired haymakers returning home. At the threshold of the cottage by the wood sits old John; his cat is rubbing herself against his legs. The old woman is preparing supper within-late this evening, for they have been working all day at the hay and given up late; the riek is still unfinished. John is not so young as he was, and it is hard work pitching. What he would do without old Benyon he doesn't know, now Robert is His poor old head bows as he thinks. But then Benyon is an old friend, and has time to spare now that his son is coach- man at the Hall. John casts a look inside, sees his wife preparing the table, and sighs. Just then a shadow falls across the little garden path. A tall, bent, dust-covered figure approaches him, arms outstretched. "Father"! No more, for the poor tired wayfarer totters and falls to his father's feet. Old John lifted up his voice-" Joan, oh, Joan, come'ee here, our boy's come home at last!" —————— ——————

MALPAS. MUSICAL SUCCESSES.—Several pupils of Mr. H. Edwards, local representative of the London College of Music, were presented at the midsummer examination .held at Whit- church recently under the auspices of the college. They were awarded certificates of proficiency as follows:—Theory and practical music, senior section Miss Ada Edwards, Edv-e Green. Elementary section: Miss Gladys Jackson, Tallern; Miss Alice Gibbon, Broxton and Master Frank Aspinall, Oldcastle. The examiner was Mr. M. Kingston, Mus. Bac., (Cantabs). CHOIR OUTING.—On Monday the members of the Congregational Church choir went for their annual trip, their destination this time being Llangollen. The company, numbering about 40, were conveyed thither in brakes, starting from Malpas about eight a.m. On their arrival luncheon was partaken of, and then the company dispersed in various directions, visiting in turn the several places of absorbing interest until teatime. After- wards the party strolled round the quaint old town, and subsequently a start was made for home, which was safely reached in good time, all having thoroughly enjoyed the outing. The arrangements, which were in the able hands of the Rev. Ogmore Morgans, were all that could be desired.

MODEL YACHTING.—The return inter-club match between members of the Wirral and Bootle Model Yacht Clubs, on Saturday, at Bootle, resulted in a win for Wirral by 29 points to 7. The following members and boats represented Wirral :—Mr. Harvey Willmer, Toy; Mr. Edwards, Shamrock Mr. Kay, Spray Mr. Almond, Bonita; Mr. Weaver, iiietta; MR. Bawden, Irene. For Bootle :—Mr. Drury, Vivid; Mr. Cumming, junr., Mosquito; Mr. Thompson, Cremona Mr. M'Cabe, Thetis Mr. Greenish, Lena; Mr. Sumner, Marion. The models on the Bootle side were 10-raters or under, the Wirral being designed in accordance with the Yacht Racing Associations new rule, and were not only able to take better advantage of the fair breeze, but were trimmed better for the windward course. j TIME TRIES ALL. For over 50 years Hewitt's Boots have stood the test of time, and are still HDsnrpassed and unequalled. Abbey Gateway %nd next to Musio Hali.

I CONNAH'S QUAY. PRESBYTERY MEETING. The annual meeting of the Lancashire, Cheshire, Flintshire, and Denbighshire Presbytery was held on Tuesday at Golftyn, under THN presidency of the Rev. R. Willi;, ms, Rhos. Ii; was decided to grant Wepre (Coonah's Quay) Church JE100 from the Presbytery and £ 100 from the Con- nexional Loan Fund. A resolution was passed disapproving of the educational policy of the Government. A grant of £ 100 was made to Bowling Bank (Wrexham district). The Rev. J. Ernest Jones (Holywell) and Mr. W. H. Wilcocks (Chester) were elected moderators for the ensuing year.

I FRODSHAM. THE BAZAAR AND' It'Bl'E. The total takings for the two days amounted to about £ 400, which is considered eminently satisfac- tory. CHILD DROWNED. Shortly after ten o'clock on Thursday morning a boy named George Entwistle, aged one year and. seven months, was found drowned in a pit at Frod- sham Lordship. The child, who was the son of a Frodsham farmer, had been seen playing close to the pit previously, and it must have fallen in accidentally.—Mr. J. C. Bate (county coroner) held an inquest on the body on Friday, and a verdict of Accidentally drowned was returned.

I ECOLESTON. CHOIR EXCURSION.—The anqjpal "outing" of the Eccleston Church Choir took place on Tuesday, Llandudno being the place selected. The party left Eccleston at 8.46 a.m. and drove to the General Station. Llandudno was reached about 11.15, and the boys soon found their way to the sea, where they enjoyed a "dip." Dinner was laid at the Victoria Restaurant, and about thirty sat down. In the afternoon some of the party climbed the Great Orme; others were content to watch the niggers in the Happy Valley or to have a swim in the bay. All met for tea at five o'clock with keen appetites for the repast. After a stroll along the promenade, a move was made for the station. Harmony enlivened the monotony of the journey till Chester was reached. A brake was in waiting to bring the party to Eccleston, and, after singing "God save the King," hearty cheers were given for the rector, the Rev. G. A. Robins, for his kindness in pro- viding so delightful a trip.

BUCKLEI. I ODDFELLOWS' ANNIVERSARY. On I Saturday, in glorious weather, the members of the Loyal Victoria Lodge, No. 2052, of the Inde- pendent Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity, celebrated their anniversary. They assembled at the club room at the Black Horse Hotel, and, headed by the band of the 1st Flintshire Royal Engineer Volunteers, they marched in procession up to the top of Prenbrigog, and then attended divine service at Emmanuel Church, Bistre, where they were addressed by the Rev. J. George, vicar of Bistre. On coming out of church they marched to Lane End, via Mill-lane and Church-road. The procession was broken up at Lane End for a short time while the band played the selection "Songs of Scotland." After re-forming theiv marched back to the Black Horse Hotel, where dinner was awaiting them, and at which the Rev. J. George presided. He was supported by the Rev. T. Dale Jones (curate of Bistre), Dr. Fraser (medical officer), and the officers of the lodge. During the evening dancing took place on the Black Horse green. The statement of accounts for the adult lodge for the year ending January 5th, 1901, shewed that the sum of £ 438 15s. lOd. was paid out in the period to sick members, while £ 60 was paid out for members' deaths. It speaks well for the funds of the lodge that after these large payments have been made there is still a gain during the year of £ 10 6s. 3d. The num- ber of adult members on January 5th, 1901, was 342, and the number of juveniles 32, making a total membership of 374. The total value of the funds of the adult lodge on the 5th January was £ 2,155 18s. 10d., while the total value of the juvenile lodge on the same date was £ 52 12s. 9d.

I WHITCHURCH. I I SWINE FEVER REGULATIONS.-Nathan I Hough, farmer, Darlaston, was charged by Supt. Edge, at the Petty Sessions on Friday, with moving five swine from an infected place without a licence.—Supt. Edge said on May 30th an officer visited defendant's farm, where he suspected swine fever existed. He told defendant of this, and served him with a form and a copy of the rules, in which it was stated that the pigs were not to be moved until the Board of Agriculture declared the place free. At the same ttime the officer explained the rules to defendant, and told him not to move the swine until his farm was declared free. On June 6th defendant moved five pigs and took them to Whitchurch Smithfield. They were sold to Mr. Drury, of Prees, and swine fever broke out shortly afterwards on Mr. Drury's premises, with the result that 12 pigs had to be slaughtered. Defendant's premists were declared free 10 days after the swine had been removed. He applied for a substantial penalty.—P.C. W. Jones bore out the Superin- tendent's statement. Defendant admitted receiving the rules, but said they were not explained to him at all. The officer told him not to "remove the pigs until the veterinary surgeon had seen them. The veterinary surgeon inspected his premises, and killed two pigs, and informed him that the disease was not swine fever. He received the allowance from the Board of Agriculture, and then thought he was at liberty to move the pigs.—Fined ZI and costs.

HESWALL. h GYMKHANA.—A gymkhana was held on the Tennis Ground, Heswall, on Saturday, in aid of the Heswall Boys' Club. A large number of spectators was present, and the arrangements, under the charge of Mr. J. H. Clarke, Mr. Brown, and Mr. Gieave, were admirable. Refreshments were served in a house adjoining the ground, by the ladies' committee. Alderman Fred. Smith, J.P., dis- tributed the prizes. At the close, Mr. Brown, on behalf of the committee, presented the hon. secretary, Mr. Joseph Clarke, with a silver matchbox, as a memento of the occasion. The following were the prize-winners:—Bottle race, ladies: Miss D. Tapscott; gentlemen, Mr. E. R. Ellis. Tennis-ball race 1, Miss J. Bell; 2, Miss L. Parrington. Tortoise race: 1, Mr. Butterworth; 2, Mr. J. Ellis. Egg and spoon race: 1, Miss M. Jones; 2, Mr. Rose. Potato race 1, Mr. Butterworth; 2, Miss D. Tapscott. Arithmetic race 1, Miss E. Bell; 2, Miss M. Meyer. One hundred yards flat race (under 16): 1, O. Meyer; 2, Wren. Candle race: 1, Mr. Drake 2, Mr. Woods. Girls' flat race 1, Miss M. Meyer; 2, Miss R. Bradford. Gretna Green race: Miss Jones and Mr. Wren. Hat trimming: 1, Mr. J. H. Clarke; 2, Mr. Drake. Boys' flat race: 1, Master Whittal; 2, Master E. R. Ellis. Musical chairs: Miss Bingham. Threading the needle: 1, Miss E. Bell; 2, Miss A. Rose. Egg and spoon race (bicycle): 1, Mr. Butterworth; 2, Miss L. Parrington. Plank riding: 1, Mr. Butterworth; 2, Mr. Atkinson. Ladies' championship prize: Miss E. Bell. Gentlemen's championship prize: Mr. Butterworth.

HELSBY. ] PARISH COUNCIL.-A meeting of the Parish Council was held on Monday. Mr. J. T. Collier presided.-Mr. Linaker, surveyor for the new burial ground, produced plans of the new cemetery, and estimates for certain portions of the work in c'ejanection with the scheme.—Mr. Linaker was in- structed to advertise for tenders in the local papers, and it was also resolved to hold a special meeting on August 6th to consider them. SUPPER.—On Monday. evening a supper took place at the Railway Inn in connection with the cricket match recently played between teams repre- senting the married and single of the Telegraph Manufacturing Company's employes. A smoking concert was afterwards held, with Mr. F. Stott in the chair. Vocal solos were rendered by Messrs. E. Wright, W. A. Molyneux, F. Cart- wright, F. Massey, J. Feddon and W. Plevin, each item being appreciated. Mr. W. Stanway, who presided at the piano, the chairman, and the host and hostess were each accorded a hearty vote of thanks at the close of the evening, which proved most enjoyable. BUILDING BYE-LAWS.—A meeting of the Parochial Committee was held on Monday, Mr. T. J. Collier (chairman) presIdmg.-After discussion it was resolved to instruct the inspector to take the necessary steps to enforce the abatement of a nuisance caused by pigstyes in Bates-lane.—The Inspector reported that the alteration to the sewer- age of property m the Robin Hood-lane, previously complained of, was now practically complete, and was quite satisfactory.—On the proposition of Mr. Jas. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Barlow, it was resolved to rescind bye-law No. 9, in which the secondary means of access to new property was fixed at 20 feet, and to substitute for it the bye- law in force at other parishes in the district, and in which the width for through passages is re- quired to be 12 feet, and for culs de sac 16 feet.- The Surveyor presented plans of four cottages be- ing built by Mr. Guy, which were in accordance with the present bye-laws, except that the secondary means of access was shewn as 16 feet as per the proposed new bye-law.—It was pomted out that the houses in question were started be- fore the plans had been passed by the committee, and the Chairman said it was creating a wrong precedent to encourage persons building before the plans had been submitted to the committee.— Mr. Jeffs contended that if plans were not sub- mitted to the committee before the building was commenced it was no use having the plans passed at all.—Mr. Ball also thought the rule of submit- ting plans before starting the building should be c,riforeed.-A ,Jr. Jas. Taylor said a person could not be forced to submit plans before starting the work, but if such building was not in conformity with the bye-laws the committee could refuse to grant a cor  ificat,(, of occupation. a certificate of occupation.—Further discussion fol- lowed. and finally Mr. T. Guest proposed that the plans be passed subject to the secondary means of access being shewn as 20 feet, as per the present bye-law.—Mr. Ball seconded.—Mr. Taylor moved an amendment that the plans be passed with the secondary means of access as 16 feet, as per the pro- posed new bye-laws, and, subject to this latter being passed bv the Local Government Board, Mr. Barlow seconded this.-On its being put to the meeting the original proposition was carried by five votes to three.

I N ESTON. LONG PIGEON JiACK-Mr. S. Mellor, o Ness, has won the fourth prize in the Manchester open CAVA HUM BOIDEAUX, N distance of over 600 miles. The nird was bred by Air. MeUor him- self. Its site, whieh WAS presented to him by I Mr. T. narri», of CHESTER, WON the ninth Rennes I —Mancnestci upen rill.tj. 1m dam is of Gits of Antwerp strain.

I BUNBURY. I DEATH OF MK ALFRED STOCKTON.— On Thursday the death occurred of Mr. Alfred Stockton, of Woodworth Green, Bunbury, at the age of 57. The deceased was greatly respected in the neighbourhood, his com- paratively short but distressing illness being a matter of the greatest solicitude to his many friends. His death is deeply regretted by all who came in contact with him. The funeral took place at the parish church on Monday in the presence of a large congregation. As the cortege proceeded to tne church, drawn window blinds were expressive of the inhabitants' sympathy and condolence. At the conclusion of the service the bells rang a muffled peal. The coffin was completely covered with wreaths and other floral tributes. The Rev. J. T. Vale con- ducted the service. Mr. J. M. Taylor presided at the organ. As the procession entered the church he played Beethoven's Funeral March, and as the body was being taken to the grave, Oh rest in the Lord" (Mendelssohn). Messrs. Platt, Wood, Faulkner and Bebbington were the bearers. The parish council, of which Mr. Stockton was a member, were among the many who followed the remains to the grave.

CHRISTLETON. I CY CLE CLUB SPORTS.—The annual sports I in connection with the Christleton Cycle Club were held on Saturday in the rectory field. The attendance was moderate. The programme consisted of four cycle contests which were, on the whole, well contested. Appended are the results :—Mile open handicap; 1st heat, 1, G. Edwards, 90 (Chester); 2, H. Spencer, 70 (Chester). 2nd heat, 1, 1'. J. Ridgway, scratch (Lavister); 2, T. Dunning, 50 (larporley). 3rd heat, 1, C. Cummings, 55 (Tarporley) 2, E. Gregory, 60 (Chester). Final: Alter a very good and exciting race G. Edwards was placed tirst, T. J. Ridgway second, and T. Dunning third.—Two mile open handicap 1st heat, 1, G. Edwards, 100; 2, T. Dunning, 70. 2nd heat, 1, T. Ridgway, scratch; 2, F. Barnes, 100. Final, 1, T. J. Ridgway; 2, T. Dunning; 3, F. Barnes. This was the best race ot the cay.— Half-mile Open Handicap :-lst heat: 1, G. Edwards, 50; 2, A. Smitn, 30 (Chester). 2nd heat: 1, T. Vickers, 60 (Saughall); 2, T. J. Ridgway, scratch. 3rd heat: 1, F. Barnes, 30; 2, C. Cummings, 35. Final: 1, F. Barnes; 2, C. Cummings. When in a very favourable position in the last lap there was an awkward spill. Edwards and Vickers collided, and upset their chances. Fortunately both escaped with- out any real dannage.-Two-mile Club Handicap. This attracted six competitors. J. Roscoe was a good first, J. Leach was second, and T. Lyons third. The whole arrangements were well carried out by the committee. Mr. W. Dillow (starter) and Mr. Pritchard (judge) gave every satisfaction. The Christleton band discoursed selections of music in the afternoon, and in the evening played dance music.

TARVIN. I POLICE APPOINTMENT.—Sergeant Brew, now stationed in the Nantwich Division, has been appointed to succeed Sergeant Crabbe at Tarvin. He will commence his duties on the 1st August. AL FRESCO SERVICES.—Messrs. Robin and Statchberry, two evangelists specially appointed by the Wesleyan Conference, have conducted open-air services during the week. The addresses delivered were earnest and much appreciated. EARLY CORN HARVEST.—The intense heat of the past fortnight has materially altered agriculture generally. Pastures every- where are dried, and potatoes are faring badly. Corn is ripening rapidly. Mr. Shenton, of Stamford Bridge Farm, commenced to cut a field of oats near Tarvin. This is the first evidence of corn harvest in this district. ACCIDENT.—On Friday evening James Hignett, in the employment of Mr. S. T. Williamson, met with a severe accident. It is stated that he was riding on a lurry, and in reaching forward to whip the horse, over- balanced and fell off. The animal, a heavy cart horse, trampled on the lower part of the body and thigh. He was removed to his home, and his condition is as favourable as can be expected. GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY.—The mem- bers of the Tarvin Branch Girls' Friendly Society had their annual excursion on Wed NEE- day, New Brighton being their destination. The attractive holiday resort was reached in good time, and, despite the inclemency of the weather, a pleasant day was spent in visiting the Tower grounds and other places. SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. On Sunday special services in aid of the Methodist New Connexion Sabbath School, Oscroft, were held in the Public Hall, when two sermons were preached in the afternoon by the Rev. J. Benson (Chester), and in the evening by the Rev. F. Jewell (of Prestatyn). The choir sang special hymns and the anthem, "The wilderness." Miss Willis ably presided at the organ. The collections in aid of the school funds amounted to L7 10s.

I MO-LD. I RATES AND RATE COLLECTING.—On Tuesday at Holywell the district auditor, Mr. William Griffith, examined and passed the accounts of the overseers of the poor of Mold (rural and urban) and Buckley (Mold) for the half-year ending 25th March. The following figures relating to the three parishes will be read with interest, and the state of the collec- tion reflects credit on the assistant overseer, Mr. Jos. Jones,-Mold Rural, ratable value, L15,484 7a. 9d.; rate Is. lOd. in the L, arrears £ 22 15s. 8d. Mold Urban, ratable value, 913,918 Ils.; rate Is. 7d. in the L, arrears JE24 6S. 6d. Buckley (Mold), ratable value, 95,624 19s. 6d.; rate Is. 7d. in the 9, arrears nil. INTERESTING WEDDING,-At the parish church on Monday a marriage was solemnised which occasioned much local interest. The contracting parties were Dr. George Lunt, youngest son of Mr. Thomas George Lunt, of Mold, and Miss Agnes Gait Hall, second daughter of the late Mr. James Hall, of Wrexham-street, and formerly of Aberdeen. The officiating clergymen were the Rev. J. P. Poole-Hughes (vicar) and the Rev. W. George (vicar of Bistre). The latter clergyman is chaplain of the 1st Flintshire (Buckley) Engineers, of which Dr. Lunt is surgeon- captain. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. George Hall, and the bridesmaid was Miss C. Hall, a younger sister of the bride. Dr. David Fraser, medical officer of health for Buckley, acted as best man. The bride was attired in a gown of pale blue cashmere, trimmed with white satin, with white chiffon hat to match. Her travelling dress was of royal blue cloth with hat to match. The bridesmaid's dress was of cambric, trimmed with lace, and hat to match. The honeymoon will be spent in Edinburgh and Glasgow. ALUN SCHOOL SPORTS.—The annual athletic sports in connection with the Alua County School took place on the school grounds under most favourable circumstances on Tues- day afternoon. The hon. secretary, Mr. B. St. G. J. Scargill, had prepared an interesting and varied programme. Keen competition was witnessed in most of the races. The prizes were presented by Miss Parry, of Llys lfor, whose father, Mr. Thomas Parry, is chairman of the school governors. In thanking Miss Parry for her kind offices, the Headmaster (Mr. W. Lloyd Parry, B.A.) referred to the energy and zeal displayed by Mr. Thomas Parry in the interests of the school. The Buckley Town Band played selections of music. The events resulted as follow:—100 yards handicap (seniors): Final, 1, S. H. McDougall; 2, A. M'Gregor. Long jump (seniors) 1, R. Ll. Roberts; 2, T. E. Baggott. Quarter-mile handicap (under 14) 1, C. E. Thomas; 2, J. Jones. Quarter-mile race handicap (seniors) 1, S. H. McDougall; 2 Ll. A. Evans. Throwing the cricket ball (open) 1, T. E. Baggott; 2, A. McGregor. Half-mile handicap race (open) 1, J. Pryce Davies; 2, R. Ll. Roberts. High jump (junior) 1, E. Jones, E. Robinson, and A. Smedley (equal). 100 yards sack race (open) 1, W. E. Davies 2, Eric Robinson. 100 yards handicap race (under 14): 1, Eric Robinson; 2, J. B. Marston. 120 yards race (open) 1, S. H. McDougall; 2, A. McGregor. High jump (senior) 1, R. LJ. Roberts; 2, T. E. Baegott. Long jump (under 14): 1, A. Smedley; 2, E. Robinson. Pick-a-back race, 80 yards (open) 1, S. H. McDougall-J. Pryce Davies 2, N. B. Hamilton—E. Taggart. Slow bicycle race, 50 yards (open): 1, F. W. Marston; 2, J. Pryce Davies. Juvenile race (under 12), 80 yards: 1, I G. H. Jones; 2, T. H. Williams. Kicking the football (open) 1, A. E. Davies; 2. R. LI. Roberts. 220 yards handicap race (under 14): 1, A. Smedley; 2, J. Jones. One mile bicycle handicap race (open) 1, A. McGregor; 2, Ll. A. Evans. Consolation race (under 14): 1, P. R. Hill. Consolation race (senior) 1, W. Hughes. Old boys' race, 100 yards handicap: 1, M. Jones; 2, T. H. Parry. Tug-of-war 1, J. I P. Davies's team.

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