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MARKETS FOR AMERICAN I PRODUCTS.
MARKETS FOR AMERICAN I PRODUCTS. V SIGNIFICANT SPEECH. I [REUTEB'S SPBCIAL CABLE.] I Chicago, Friday. Speaking last nighl at a meeting of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, Mr. Klasson, until recently Special Commissioner for the conclusion of Reciprocity Treaties, said that the time had come when America must secure markets for her products at home or suffer from plethora with its consequent losses and disaster to capital and labour.
-I CHESTER LIBERALS AND MR.…
CHESTER LIBERALS AND MR. HERBERT GLADSTONE. Recently, at a meeting of the joint committees of the Chester Liberal Association and the Chester liberal Club, it was resolved to recognise the ap- proaching marriage of Mr. Herbert Gladstone, who is president of the Liberal Association. On Thursday evening at a meeting of Liberals, held ttnder the presidency of Alderman John Jones, it was decided to present Mr. Gladstone with a flill set of Schubert's works, comprising close upon <0 volumes, and a set of etchings of ancient Chester, bj Mi-ss Piper, together with a letter-press introduction by Mrs. Sandford.
I MR. WYNDHAM -AND THE WAR.…
I MR. WYNDHAM AND THE WAR. Mi. George Wyndnam, Chief Secretary for Ireland, on Thursday night, addressing a Unionist meeting at Bradford, said this country was fight- ing for the future of South Africa, and would fight on. It was impossible that the Boer oligarchy could keep its heel upon an industrial community, and in a land which, under proper government, could support quite thirty millions or people in a state of affluence and civilisation. .The Government were' doing everything that was suggested to them, and that was a guarantee that if their advisers in South Africa pointed out some other step which could be taken it would be adopted. Their policy was to finish the war at the. earliest possible date. Touching on the work of his own department, he said that the Govern- ment intended to provide further facilities for the voluntary purchase of land in Ireland, and to do every tiling possible to enable that country to make the utmost of its material resources and the intel- lectual capacity of its people.
OPHIR -AT -ST. JOHN'S.-_______!
OPHIR AT ST. JOHN'S. A message dated St. John's (N?-fpuudlaad), J Meduesd?y night, says:—After a calm passage j from Halifax, the Ophir, with her escort, anchored I at St. John" at eight o'clock this morning. The I&frle land-locked harbour is crowded with I and gay with bunting. As we came in, -tHe fishing fleet lay under the ramparts of dark sandstone, a perfect forest of masts fluttering oolours. The town, rising from the wall of SOCK the- north side of the harbour, looked brightly picturesque in the morning sun. The people are evidently bent on giving their Royal Highnesses a demonstrative welcome. The streets have lost, for a while, their habitual dingi- aes.s under a cloud of flags. This evening, bon- fires are lit on the desolate hills that frown above the harbour. A TOUCHING INCIDENT. vv itn an interesting programme ot festivities at St. John's, Newfoundland, the memorable tour of the Duke and Duchess of York through the British Empire beyond the seas came to a con- clusion on Thursday. Replying to the chief address of welcome, his Royal Highness expressed in, the warmest language the deep impression ukade upon himself and his consort by the enthu- siastic manifestations of loyalty experienced at 0Wry point of their momentous progress. A touching incident in the day's proceedings was the presentation of a go-cart, to which was attached by a costly set of harness a superb New- foundland dog, the whole turn-out having been purchased as a gift for Prince Edward by the cents of the children of the colony. The Ophir ttaned for England at daybreak yesterday ifriday) •' THE HOME-COMING. It is now definitely arranged that the King and Queen and other members of the Royal Family will arrive at Portsmouth on the night ot October 31st in readiness to greet the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York when they ayive the next morning. The Ophir is due at Spithea.d at half-past nine on the morning of November 1st. It is understood that the King will go out to meet her in his favourite yacht, the Osborne, and he will precede the Ophir into harbour.
HON. ARTHUR O'NEILL.--!
HON. ARTHUR O'NEILL. The Hon. Arthur Edward Bruce O'Neill, of the ftd Guards, Lord O'Neill's eldest son and hr, who is going to marry Lord Crewe's eldest daughter, is, says "M.A.P. a young man with rather an interesting pedigree of his own. Pater- I.:Kly, he is not an O'Neill at all, but a Chichester, being a cadet of the same family as Lords Donegall And Templemore; and he is probably without ex- ception the most clerically-descended heir to any peerage in the kingdom. Not only Lord O'Neill's father and grandfather, but his lineal ancestors for three generations further back, were one and aH. clergymen of the Church of Ireland. It was oqp of these progenitors, the Rev. Arthur Chi- chester, who married the only child and heiress of the O'Neill's of Shane's Castle, and whose great-grandson, on being raised to the peerage, %purned for arms the salmon naiant and dismem- bered hand of the O'Neills, and was created Baron OrNeiii. The Barony indeed was a revival rather ififLn a creation, for there had been Lords O'Neill id the previous generation, who became extinct wjth the death of the first Earl and third Viscount ie, 1855. Long-h Xcagh, on the north-eastern shore of wiiich stands Shane's Castle, is described by geographers as "the largest fresh-water lake in the British Isles, which is in truth about all there is to say about it, for its low s hores are tame and un- impressive, and almost the only picturesque feature in its vicinity is the delightfully wooded demesne of Lord O'Neill's seat, which stretches along the edge of the lough for some three miles. The grounds round the castle are very pretty, with their rockeries and water-lily covered lake- lets, but the mansion itself is modem and uninter- esting. Some ruined towers and the fortified e^jlanade are all that remain of the old castle, which was was once called by the sounding name dl "Edenduffcarrick," and got its present name from Shane O'Neill, who fought with the Earl of Tyrone against the forces of Queen Elizabeth in I the sixteenth century.
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THE PREMIER.—The Marquis of Salisbury Arrived in London on Wednesday from the Continent and went at once to Hatfield fr?lhe King's cross. A large number of persons assembled at Victoria station to welcome the Premier, but he took the part of the train whiih wp detached at Hernehill for Holborn- uct. that, station being more convenient for the Great Northern terminus. PLEASANT SATURDAY EVKNIWQ.—On Saturday evening Mr. H. Taylor, PolieeCout Missionary ot Warrington, supplied almost whole of the items of an interesting entertainment at the Temperance HalL Humorous aad temper- mjee recitals and songs, and a practical witty pddress were contributed by him. Miss Jessie Rowley, and Mr. K. Marchant alao respectively eAve excellent selections on the mandoline and HUto-barp. Miss K. Rowley was the accompanist. Mr. Charts Wright took the chair. Gent 'a Overcoats. Grand variety in the newest productions; 15?1. 13/11 21/6, 24,6, 276. ?- to M,- Sjo Pradleys' windows, Foreg&M street 1'Mrner of Seller-street I >
lHOW TO END THE WAR. I
l HOW TO END THE WAR. I I COLONEL HOWARD'S VIEWS. I in "The Times" of Thursday appeared the fol- lowing letter, under the head of "How to End the War," by Colonel Henry Howard:- Having arrived from South Africa five days ago, where I have been for the past 19 months, I hasten to write to you to draw your attention to the en- couragement given to the Boers by the publication of such a letter aaaat of Mr. Methuen's in "The Times" of yesterday, and the disgust with which it will be read by our gallant Army in South Africa. I deny that the military position is growing more dangerous in the Orange River Colony and the Transvaal; every week sees more country peace- fully under our sway. As to the exhaustion of our Army no doubt the mounted troops would like a rest but as regards the infantry and artillery this is not the case. The infantry are mostly in block houses and are quite happy in the thought that they are now able to fire at "brother Boer" from behind cover, and they are well fed and housed. As regards the artillery, a great many guns might be sent home. If Mr. Methuen knew the Boers as well as I did he would not have made the statement in his letter that "tiiey claim to have 25,000 men in the field." From various sources of information I believe that on September 1 there were in the field about 8,500 Boers, plus whatever recruits they may have gained in Cape Colony, which I believe may be taken at about 500 men, making 9,000 in all. The great danger when I left Capetown was the "jelly-fish" Government, but that has been some- what relieved by the proclamation of martial law. No other army in the world would have done as well as the British Army, and it will go on doing so, but what it does resent is these mischievous let- ters in the English papers, written by those whom "Tommy" vulgarly calls the "whole-skin brigade." Most of them have never been in South Africa; if they cannot exist without writing to the news- papers, let them write to the pro-Boer Press, and with martial law at Capetown their letters can be suppressed there, and rightly so, as they are responsible for the prolongation of the war and the loss of life now going on.—I am, sir your obedient servant. HENRY HOWARD, I I Lieutenant-Colonel, Imperial Yeomanry. Wygfair, St. Asaph,, North Wales, Oct. 20. P.S.—Since above letter was written, I see in The Times" of to-day that the S.A.C. posts are being pushed gradually out further. When the British public realise the size of the country then they will be able to jVidge the work that has been done.
ADVICE TO PRO-BOERS.I
ADVICE TO PRO-BOERS. I Commenting on the letter "The Times" says: "We publish to-day a letter from Colonel Howard, in which he complains of the publication of pro- Boer letters in 'The Times.' He touches upon a rather difficult question. It is the tradition of this journal to afford opportunity for the expression of all kinds of opinion, even when they are entirely opposed to the views it advocates. It it a tra- dition from which we are very unwilling to de- part, although we get scanty gratitude in many cases. Partisans in whose own organs our views would have no chance of a hearing, and in which facts favouring our views are not very prominently noticed, are sometimes ready to charge us with unfairness because in their opinion we have not given theci space enough, So long as all the opinions we are asked to publish are genuine Eng- lish opinions, written from an English standpoint, and honestly intended, however mistaken they may be, to further English interests, the case remains fairly simple. But when the opinions are really anti-English, though disguised as far as possible under an appearance of concern for national repu- tation, it becomes a matter of some difficulty to draw the line. Pure and avowed pro-Boerism can be excluded. But we have to deal at present with persons who are playing the Boer game with all their might, yet are dexterous enough to shelter themselves under nominally English aims, and it may sometimes happen that, thanks to the tra- dition we have mentioned, they get more considera- tion than they deserve. We shoulcl be very sorry unconsciously to assist the schemes of people for whom we entertain a profound contempt. We can understand a man who weighs the record of England against that of Boerdom and honestly prefers the latter. We do not think much of his intelligence, out we recognise that he may be honest if he has the courage to back his opinions. A man who thinks England so wrong in this quarrel and the Boers so right that he ought to use what influence he has to darken English counsel and paralyse English effort has no proper place in this country. Let him join the side he thinks righteous, and take the bitter with the sweet. It is entirely contemptible to continue to enjoy the heritage of generations of English toil and effort and combat, and, at the same time, to fight, as far as is not incompatible with his own ease, comfort and emolument, the battle of Eng- land's enemios.
BREWERY MANAGER SUED j
BREWERY MANAGER SUED j I TRESPASS AT SEACOMBE. I A most complicate d case was heard at the Bir- kenhead County Court on Tuesday by his Honour Judge Boweh Rowlands K.C. Giovanni and Amelia Grigioni (husband and wife) were the plain- tiffs, and they had sued the Chester Lion Brewery Company, Limited, and Thomas Montgomery, of Hose-side. Liscard, for (1) return of various fit- tings valued at 24, and alleged to have been taken by defendants from the premises formerly known as the Brighton Hotel, Brighton-street, Seacombe; (2) £10 damages for having wrongfully broken into and entered the same premises, and (3) JE2 special damages under the same head. Mr. Rigby Swift (instructed by Mr. R. Steinforth) appeared for the plaintiffs; Mr. A. A. Tobin (instructed by Messrs. Thompson, Hughes and Mathison) appeared for the defence. Mr. Swift's opening statement was to the effect that the Brighton Hotel had consisted of the two houses Nos. 21 and 23, Brighton-street, Seacombe, and in 1873 the house No. 23 was let by the plain- tiffs to Mrs. Graham's husband, who got permission to convert the two houses into a public-house. In 1889 his lease of the premises expired, but it was arranged that he should take a new lease for 121 years. That lease only concerned No. 23, and was granted to Ml's. Graham, and not to Mr. Gra- ham. In September, 1900, the licence was refused. Mrs. Graham had fallen into arrear with her rent, and the 1889 lease to Mrs. Graham gave a right to enter the premises if the rent was in arrear 31 days, so that the plaintiffs were entitled, long be- fore Mrs. Graham left in October, 1900, to take possession of what had been their portion of the Brighton Hotel, but they did not do so. After the Grahams left, the plaintiffs had an interview with Miss Graham, who represented her mother, and who told them they might take possession. She said she had lost the key, but on the authority of a post-card addressed by her to them they entered and took possession; put a notice in the window that the place was to let, and constantly went in and out of the premises. As far as they knew, the premises numbered 21 were an empty shop. Mrs. Graham's interest in that shop was mort- gaged, and whether or not the mortgagees had got it now, they did not know, but for some years the mortgagees paid the plaintiffs the rent, so that it was quite possible they had got possession now. In the premises there were four tables, some forms and partitions, etc., which they valued at L4. They left them thm>, and as far as they knew they remained there until about the 20th of June, about which time they found that tfie back door of No. 23 had been forced open, and of the furniture mentioned a clean sweep had been made. Montgomery had taken no notice of their letters, and he submitted that Montgomery had been guilty of the most high-handed proceeding, for which he ought to be made to pay responsible, damages, beyond any actual pecuniary loss which the plaintiffs might have sustained. Mr. Tobin said that his client, Mr. Montgomery, was the managing director for the Chester Lion Brewery Company, Limited, and what he had done in the case had been done for himself and his own benefit. If any wrong had been done Mr. Montgomery was responsible for it, and accepted the whole of the responsibility; the Chester Lion Brewery Company really had nothing to do with the matter. From the evidence and various statements made, it seemed that the key was handed over to Mont- gomery in October, 1900, and the licensee's mother agreed in October, 1900, to hand over the fixtures in partial liquidation of a debt owing by her to Montgomery, who stated that he had supplied her with beer. He sent a man to the premises to re- move the fixtures, and authorised him to sell them, but they ware forgotten until June, and then re- moved. His Honour held that there had been a trespass by Montgomery, and he gave judgment for the plaintiffs for £ 3 and costs. ——
I LIGHTING-UP TABLE. I
I LIGHTING-UP TABLE. All cycles and other vehicles in the Chester I distnct must be lighted up as stated in t.t,f' I following table:— r v Saturday, October 26 5 52 I Sunday, October 27 550 Monday, October 23 5 48 Tuesday, Ootober 29 546 Wednesday, October 30 5 44 Thursday, October 31 542 I Friday, November 1 540 t
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OTTB NEW STOW*. Following the present Ii story Lady Lorimer's Maid," which came to an end in our last issue, we have made I arrangementato publish an interesting serial from the facile pen of Mrs. George Corbett, entitled "The Gypsy Singer." The story is certain to be popular. It commences to-day, I October 26th.
FOREIGNERS IN CHINA. i -
FOREIGNERS IN CHINA. PROTECTION FOR TRAVELLERS. Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching continue to deal jointly with the foreign Ministers on current questions, subscribing themselves as Plenipotentiaries in all documents, although the Ministers supposed that their duties in that capacity had ended with the delivery of the indemnity bond. Their policy is apparently to hold the Ministers to a stricter enforcement of the treaties than has been customary in recent years. On Wednesday certain of the Ministers received notes requesting the observance of the treaty requiring that foreigners proposing to travel in the interior shall notify the Chinese officials of their intentions, and give them an opportunity of making arrangements to protect them. The notes suggest a fortnight's notice to all officials whose domains foreigners desire to enter, and point out that foreigners who have travelled in violation of the treaty have been killed, and that the Chinese Government has been held responsible. This regulation has for years been largely ignored, and its revival will chiefly hamper missionaries, who generally prefer to travel unguarded. Strong opposition has arisen among the Conservatives against the retention of Wu-ting-fang as Chinese minister to a foreign State. The chief movers in this opposi- tion consider that his popularity abroad is a proof that he is insufficiently loyal to Chinese interests, and officials predict that he will be recalled and given a position on the new Foreign Board, where his linguistic and legal attainments may be utilised under the eye of the Government. —————— ——————
GLADSTONE MEMO RIAL.]
GLADSTONE MEMO RIAL.] MR MORLEY'S EULOGY. Mr. John Morley on Wednesday unveiled the Gladstone statue given to Manchester by the late Mr. William Roberts. At the base of the statue Mr. Morley spoke of Mr. Gladstone as one of the truest patriots his country had ever boasted and as one who was not only a states- man but a transcendent orator, a great scholar, and a great teacher of the noblest lessons that nations could learn from those who ruled over them. Afterwards, in the Town Hall, Mr. Morley delivered an eloqaent appreciation of the dead leader. He did not claim that Mr. Gladstone's career was immaculate from mis- taken judgments, but held that to detract from Mr. Gladstone's greatness was a slur on those of his countrymen upon whose popularity he sailed for a longer period than a great leader of either party had ever enjoyed. Mr. Gladstone waa one of the rare men who swept like some new planet across the skies and awakened, fascinated, and absorbed the atten- tion of their age. In Parliamentary history no other orator had exhibited the same high level of supreme oratorical excellence in so many kinds. He was a prodigious worker. He did not take the House of Commons lan- guidly, but honoured it and taught it to honour itself. It was not true to say that he always followed the flowing tide, but rather he was one who created and formed the public opinion on which he depended. If he had achieved nothing else, his inauguration of the Alabama arbitration of the first substantial precedent for substituting reas- n for force alone deserved lasting memorial. The country never suffered from weakness or indifference to its interests on his part. In his dealings with national finance there was the main key to their prosperity and wealth. The interests of the public, the necessity for improvement, and the necessity for thrift and vigilance imbued all that he did as head of tne Administration. A great moral teacher, he always strove to bring considerations of truth and justice into the minds and hearts of his countrymen.
GENERAL BULLER. I
GENERAL BULLER. I RELIEVED OF HIS COMMAND. I GENERAL FRENCH APPOINTED. I The following announcement has been issued from the War Office: In consequence of the speech delivered by General Sir Redvers Buller, V.C., G.C.B., on October 10, the Commander-in-Chief, after full consideration of all the circumstances and of the explanations furnished by Sir Redvers Buller, has recom- mended that he be relieved of his command. Action has been taken accordingly, and Sir Redvers Buller has been placed on half-pay. The King has been pleased to approve the appointment of Major-General (local Lieutenant- General ) Sir John French, K.C.B., to succeed Sir Redvers Buller in the command of the First Army Corps, the appointment to take effect when Sir John French's services are no longer required in South Africa. Pending his return, Major-General (local Lieutenant-General) Sir H. Hildyard, K.C.B., will command the force at Aldershot. FEELING AT ALDERSHOT. I HOW THE GENERAL RECEIVED THE I NEWS. A I 1 t I I I -An Aiaersnot correspondent, telegraphing on Wednesday night, states that instant effect has been given to the decision to relieve General Buller of his command, and the following an- nouncement appeared in the District Orders issued on Wednesday at Aldershot: -"General the Right Honourable Sir Redvers Buller, V.C., G.C.B., G.C.M.G., having received intimation from the Adjutant-General to consider himself on half-pay, Major-General Sir L. J. Oliphant, M.V.O., assumes command of the First Army Corps from this date." If ever, continues the correspondent, there existed a doubt ut the popularity of General Buller with all ranks of the Army it must have been effectually dispelled by the indigpation ex- pressed here on all sides and by all classes and ranks at the startling announcement in the morn- ing papers. I paid a round of visits to every branoh of the Service in Aldershot, and found the opinion the same. That popular feeling is with Sir Redvers is shewn by the continuous stream of telegrams and other messages arriving at Government House, expressing sympathy with him and Lady Audrey. It may be assumed that the General was not unprepared for the action of the War Office, for he received in a perfectly unmoved manner the intimation conveyed to him by special messenger from London, and immediately acted upon the instructions issued. Sir Redvers is preparing to quit Government House for his Devonshire home. Major-General L. J. Oliphant, commanding the 1st Infantry Brigade at Aldershot, takes tem- porary charge, as the senior officer in the com- mand, until such time as Lieut.-General Hildyard is ready to assume his duties. Major-General Oliphant was summoned in the course of the day to attend a conference at the War Office. From those who have come in contact with Sir Redvers, it is learned that the late commander seems quite cheerful, and even relieved. COMMENTS BY POLITICIANS. I Addressing a mass meeting of Radicals at Shrewsbury on Wednesday night, Mr. R. B. Haldane, K.C., M.P., said the people of this nation had been stirred by the news that one of our most popular—(cheers)—and best known generals had been removed from his command. ("Shame.") He wanted to speak calmly and fairly. Everyone who knew General Buller knew him to be a man of boundless courage—(cheers)— a man who would not for a moment shrink from death, or, what was worse to a soldier, the loss of his reputation, if it was to do what he thought was right. General Buller must have known that in replying to attacks which had been made upon him he exposed himself to the charge that he was violating military discipline, but he may have thought that, having been appointed to a high command at Aldershot, he was thereby acquitted on charges which had been previously made against him. (Loud cheers.) He was perfectly entitled to reply to unjust charges, and he probably did so prepared to take the penalty, and who was to say he was not right in so doing? He (Mr. Haldane) believed that in this matter Mr. Brodrick had simply acted the part of a brave and conscientious man, whose duty brought him into conflict with another brave and con- scientious man. But was not the moral of it all this-what a miserable thing it was that through want of forethought on the part of our military rulers, such situations as these should arise, and brave men have to suffer? (Cheers.) At a Unionist meeting at Blackpool on Wed- nesday evening, Mr. Marshall Hall, K.C., M.P., said he was glad to have the opportunity of pay- ing a tribute to that great general Sir Redvers Seller, whose name was before them at present I ÍJ1 such sorrowful prominence. England would ever remember that, no matter what other generals had done, it was Redvers Buller who saved Natal. (Cheers.) It was true that he had made a mistake. But they loved him none the less. He had paid the righteous penalty of his mistake. While in time they would probably forget that mistake, they would always retain the glorious memory of his successes in Natal. Mr. Winston Churchill, M.P., in the course of his speech at Leicester on Wednesday night, said that although Ministers could not escape responsi- bility, generals also had made mistakes, and some- times had to pay heavily for them. They knew what was in his' mind was painful to him, as to everyone else who served in the Natal Army under a commander deservedly popular with the men he led. But it was quite impossible for any man with responsibility for his actions and thoughts to dissociate himself from the action hich had been taken by the Government and the j Commander-in-Chief. At Aston, Birmingham, Mr. Evelyn Cecil, ) M.P., referred to the compulsory retirement of Sir Redvers Buller, whose speech at Westminster, he said, was an act of self-condemnation, which j the authorities could not. possibly overlook. It shewed that he had a want of judgment, of discipline, and of mental equanimity, the pos- i session of which qualities were absolute essentials to the making of a great general. Sir Redvers Buller had made it apparent that he was not the person to take a leading part in the Army reform which was promised at the last election. His compulsory retirement was a pledge that the authorites would undertake that reform. The nation knew that it had parted with a brave, zealous and popular soldier, and it would always remember the many good services which he had rendered to his country.
CHESHIRE AND THE WAR. I
CHESHIRE AND THE WAR. I LORD LIEUTENANT'S FUND. 1 A meeting was held last week under the presidency of Earl Egerton of Tatton, of the committee of the county of Chester Lord Lieutenant's Transvaal War Fund, at which the hon. secretary (Mr. Reginald Potts) reported that the total subscriptions to the fund, with bank interest, amounted to X10,109 17s. lid., of which E5,106 13:1. 7d. had been paid as follows :-British Red Cross Society, 9303 83. Id.; Soldiers and Sailors Families' Association, including Help Society Branch, X3,505 3s. 7d.; Lady Lansdowne's Fund, for officers' wives and families, £ 400; Patriotic Fund Commission, R398 19s. 9d.; Lloyd's Patriotic Fund, E450 15.3. 1d.; printing, postage, &c., JE48 7s. Id., leaving a balance standing to the credit of the fund of E5,003 4s. 4d., available to meet further demands.
ITHE MALPAS DOG -CASE.I
THE MALPAS DOG CASE. THE JUDGMENT. I The following is a full copy of the judgment sent by his Honour Judge Reginald Brown in the case Chesworth v. McKaffrey, heard at the Whitchurch County Court recently, and of which particulars have already been given:—"In this case the defendant sought to justify killing the plaintiff's dog on the ground that it was actually attacking, or there was some imminent danger of its attacking, the defendant's wife or child, or both, and that the defendant necessarily killed the dog to save them from immediate danger. If he could have proved this the defendant would have been entitled to judgment in his favour. The case, therefore, really turns upon the view I take of the evidence given as a whole. It was proved to my satisfaction that the plaintiff's dog, even if not in general of a pugnacious or dan- gerous disposition, was so at any rate when in the neighbourhood of defendant's house, where was kept another and a much smaller dog; and that on an occasion in April last the plaintiff's dog had entered defendant's premises for the purpose of attacking his dog, and had then occa- sioned great fright to the defendant's children and to his wife, who suffered in consequence. The defendant complained of this to the plaintiff's father, who had charge of the dog, but he refused to kill the dog because he himself did not consider it dangerous. The plaintiff's dog repeated its misconduct on the defendant's premises on July 26th last. It did not even then attempt to attack or bite the defendant's wife or children, but in attacking (unprovoked) the de- fendant's dog it knocked down one of his children, who screamed. It greatly alarmed his wife, who called out to her husband to come and kill the dog and get it away. The defendant, who was then some 40 yards off, seized the first implement (a hay pin) at hand and ran up and stabbed the plaintiff's dog through the body as it was in the act of leaving the defendant's pre- mises, dragging the defendant's dog with it by its mouth. The defendant followed up and stabbed the plaintiff's dog again more than once when on the highway for the purpose of finishing it off. Not being able to do so with the hay pin, he said he would shoot it, and he fetched a gun and shot and killed the dog when it was lying down and dying on the highway, 100 yards from the defendant's house. Under these circum- stances, I find that the defendant did not kill the dog while it was actually attacking, or likely to attack or occasion actual danger, to his wife or child, but because he had made up his mind beforehand that he would kill the dog if it occasioned similar trouble on his premises again. Therefore I hold that the defendant was not legally (though in my opinion he was morally) justified in killing the dog, and I give judgment for the plaintiff. The value of the plaintiff's dog, a cross between a bull dog and an Irish terrier, weighing 601b., was said to be £ 5; but on the authority of the case of Wells v. Head (4 Car. and Pay. 568) I am entitled to consider in mitigation of damages the character and pro- pensities of the animal, and I accordingly assess the value here (as the jury did there) at one guinea. I give no costs, as I consider the plain- tiff brought the trouble on himself by keeping such a dog at large and unmuzzled after previous warnings from the defendant, as well as from the police authorities."
INESTON TECHNICAL CLASSES.…
NESTON TECHNICAL CLASSES. I j PRIZE-GIVING. I The distribution of prizes and certificates in connection with these classes took place at a public meeting in the Town Hall on Monday night. Among those present were Mr. Norman Wilde (secretary to the University Extension Society, Liverpool), Mr. R. P. Ward (organising secretary to the Chester County Council), Mr. J. Pemberton, Mr. Reg. Bushell, and the Rev. Canon Turner. The chair was taken by Mr. J. Pemberton.-Mrs. Speechly read the com- mittee's report. Much credit is due to Mrs. Speechly, who, as honorary secretary, has spared neither time nor trouble to make these classes a success. Mr. Norman Wilde, in his speech, proposed to make Neston a university centre. Canon turner discussed the Education Bill. Mr. Ward, in a most interesting speech, mentioned the backward condition of English education compared with other European countries. He thought there should be secondary schools as a step from the elementary schools to the university, thus giving children a chance of winning scholarships. This would enable them to secure a university education. He gave instances of children in humble positions in large towns who won valuable scholarships and thus bettered their position. Education was greatly needed to fight Eng- land's battles in commerce aud traue. The Government set aside large sums of money for other purposes, but neglected the advancement of our education. Mr. R. Bushell's speech treated of the Educa- tion Bill of 1870, and the advancement of education in Liverpool since that period. Colonel Lloyd said this Bill ot 1870 was a very liberal measure, being advocated by the Liberal party but not passed until the lories came into power. Ihe prizes were then distributed to the tuccesstui Candida ts by Mrs. R. Bushell. Mr. ilugh proposed a vote of thanks to the various iueinoeis of the committee. This was seconded by Mr. P«-m0erton aud canied. ANNUAL REPORT. I The annual report of the committee for the session 1900-1901 read as follows:—The income at the disposal of the committee amounted to C82 13s. 3d., and was derived from various sources. The Urban District Council made the usual grant of £10, which was supplemented by the County Council with an equal amount. The County Council voted the sum of JE46 direct to the com- mittee. The fees of the students amounted to B6 15s., which represents the shillings paid by 13a students. Since the committee's accounts were audited, a grant of JB14 Is. from the Board of Education has come to hand. In November the committee applied to the Board of Education and obtained permission to form their classes into an evening continuation school, thereby placing them- selves in a position to add to their income by means of grant, payable on the attendances made at the classes. The total number of hours of at- tendance is 1,660, which represents the sum of L6 18s. 4d. at a penny per hour. The remainder of the grant, JB7 2s. 8d., was earned by 65 students, each of whom had received at least 12 hours' in- struction in some one subject, and was thereby the means of earning Is. 6d. for each set of 12 hours attended. In addition to this material assistance, the committee have benefited by having their classes regularly inspected by H.M. Inspector of Schools, and have the satisfaction of learning that the teaching in the various subjects was of such excellent quality that the highest possible rate of grant has been awarded by the Board of Education. The total receipts amounted to JB82 13s. 3d., and the expenditure to E84 13s. 5d., thus leaving an adverse balance of JE2 Os. 2d. Classes were formed in the following subjects —Cookery, dressmaking, woodcarving, freehand drawing with building con- woodcarving ;?bulance for men and ambulance for struct i oii, a women. Dr. Yeoman kindly gave his services in the two last-named subjects. The number of students on the register was 135, as against 117 the previous session. This number included 30 men and 105 women. Under the immediate direction of the Cheshire County Council, a free course of six evening lectures on agriculture was given by Mr. I W. Edwards in Dr. Riddock's school, Little Nes- I ton." After a reference to the examinations, there is given a LIST OF SUCCESSES. I The names of the successful students are: I U-ookery: 1, Esther Coventry, 91 marks out ot 120; 2, Frances Acheson, 87; 3, Kate Donelly, 79; 4, Florence Tyler, 75; 5, Nellie Donelly, 75 (all 2nd class); 6, Maud Woodward, 66; 7, Hilda Bourne, 60 (pass). Dressmaking. 1, May Adamson, 90 marks out of 120; 2, Esther Coventry, 88; 3, Nellie Cottrell, 86 (2nd class); 4, Beatrice Price, 63 (pass). Freehand drawing: Harry Norman (1st class). Ambulance (men)—First aid: 1, Geo. Milmar; 2, John Mackay; 3, Thomas Bostock. First re- examination 1, George Thackwray; 2, John Cas- sidy; 3, James Ashton; 4, Harry Heesing; 5, Ernest Roberts; 6, Hugh Price; 7, Thos. Griffiths. Second re-examination: W. Joynson. Ambulance (women)—First aid: 1, Evelyn Hitchen; 2, Maud Jones; 3, Elizabeth Matthews. Nursing: 1, Dora Busby; 2, Frances Acheson; 3, Ann Pakenham Walsh; 4, Emily Croston; 5. Mary Griffiths; 6, Florence Tyler; 7, Ella Nockolos; 8, Bella Pugh. PRIZES. Two pnaes are given in each class to tne twu.j pupils obtaining the highest marks in each subject of examination. These are awarded to-Cookery: 1, Esther Coventry; 2,' Frances Acheson. Dress-! making: 1, May Adainson; 2, Esther Coventry. I Freehand drawing: -Harry Norman (1st class). ) Prizes are also being given to those students in each class who have made the greatest number, of attendances. These are awarded to—Cookery ? Constance Gill, Lilian Birch and Kate Donoilvl (26 hours each). Dressmaking: Beatrice Price, 36; hours. Woodcarving Alice Grundy, 221 hour-,i. The report further states: The committee can-1 not close their report without expressing & hope that all interested in technical education will lose no opportunity of inducing the residents of Neston I and district, particularly the artisan and industrial population, to avail themselves of the advantages to be secured by joining these classes.
SINGULAR COMPENSATION I CASE.
SINGULAR COMPENSATION I CASE. DOCTOR'S DISAGREE. I On Wednesday, at the Wrexham County Court, his Honour Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd was engaged several hours in hearing a claim by Mary Edwards for 2243 against the Westminster Colliery Com- pany, near Wrexham, for the loss of her husband. Mr. W. Wynn Evans, Wrexham, appeared for the applicant, and Mr. Acton represented the re- spondents. The case for the applicant was that her husband had worked regularly for the respondents up to the 24th of April of the present year. On that date he sustained an injury to the foot through a fall of roof. Dr. Johnson, the medical officer at the colliery, inspected him and noticed a difficulty in breathing, which he took to be the result of mental and physical shock. Within three days after the accident he examined him, in consequence of the difficulty in breathing not subsiding, and found symptoms of valvular disease of the heart. The man died on September 4, and Dr. Johnson thought the condition of the heart was the cause of death. He was of the opinion that the shock of the accident might have had something to do with the condition of the heart. Dr. E. D. Evans, Wrexham, said that on September 6 he and Dr. Eyton Jones made a post-mortem examination of the body, and they concluded that the cause of death was the condi- tion of the heart. Some of the conditions might have come by shock. Dr. Taylor, of Chester, was of opinion that the man's heart was diseased at the time of the acci- dent. The shock, physical and mental, resulting from the accident upon a heart in that state would have a more serious effect than upon a heart which was sound. It probably affected the nutrition of the heart. The accident caused symptoms which were not there before. Mr. Acton, for the respondents, said this was a case where doctors disagreed. Dr. J. A. Eyton- Jones, Wrexham, the respondents' medical man, was of opinion that there was no relationship between the condition of the heart and the acci- dent. The accident, if it had affected the heart, would have killed him outright. The real cause of death was the vomiting. Dr. Swettenham, Wrexham, gave similar opinions. Dr. Abraham, of Liverpool, said that, having regard to the history of the case, the accident could have had no connection with the death. His Honour intimated that after he had put certain specific questions to the medical referee (Dr. J. Ll. Williams) as to the medical part of the evidence, he would consider his decision and announce the same at the next court.
CYCLISTS' TOURING CLUB. I
CYCLISTS' TOURING CLUB. I CONFERENCE AT CHESTER. I A conference of the consuls of the Cheshire and North Wales District of the Cyclists' Touring Club was held on Thursday afternoon at the Queen Hotel, Chester. Mr. Jelf-Pettit, J.P. (Llanrwst) presided over a large attendance. A letter was read from Mr. Dilwyn G. Williams (consul for Alderley) on the subject of the ad- mittance of auto-mobilists to membership of the club. He said there must be a large number of motor owners who used their cars for touring, and who would become members of the C.T.C. if they could be assured of due recognition.-Dr. O'Brien (Rock Ferry) said he could not see any- thing to prevent motorists becoming members.- Mr. H. B. Dutton (Chester): Provided they are bona fide cyclists as well.—Dr. O'Brien: Some cyclists have motor cycles instead of ordinary bicycles.-The Chairman said the difficulty was that many owners of motor cars who were not bicyclists would be brought into the club and enjoy the benefits of the club without being qualified to go in.—Mr. H. B. Dutton said it was decided at a general meeting in London that automobilists should not be admitted.—Mr. T. H. Smith (Audlem) felt that if automobilists were admitted they ought to pay an increased sub- scription-say 10s. 6d.-Dr. O'Brien moved that it be recommended to the council that owners of motor cars who were not also cyclists should only be admitted to the club on payment of an increased subscription.—Mr. T. H. Smith seconded.Alr. Hopps (Wallasey) did not see how they could exclude a motorist any more than they could exolude a man who owned a carriage.-The Chairman ruled that the terms of the resolution were clearly ultra vires, and Dr. O'Brien wilh- drew it.—Mr. L. Shoals (Brooklands, near Man- chester) wrote a letter suggesting that steps should be taken to induce the railway companies to provide safer accommodation and cheaper rates for the carriage of bicycles.—Mr. Woodall (St. Asaph) suggested that the railway companies should be requested to carry cycles for short distances at the rate of a farthing a mile.—Mr. Hopps suggested that the minimum charge be reduced to twopence or threepence.—The Chair- man The minimum charge is now 6d.—A Mem- ber I have to pay Is. for myself and 6d. for my bicycle.—Mr. Naylor (Beeston Towers) said he thought they would be worse off at a farthing a mile than they were at present, and odd farthings would make complications.—Mr. C. B. Davies (Middlewich) said it was important that the club should not overlook the safety of their bicycles during carriage. He knew they were sometimes roughly handled. He moved that representation be made to the railway companies with a view to impressing upon them the necessity of taking care of the bicycles in their custody during transit,—Mr. G. Board seconded.—Mr. H. B. Dutton said the best system yet devised for the safe carriage of bicycles was the mattress system which had been adopted by the Great Western Railway Company.—Mr. Kent (Birkenhead) sug"- gested that it should be incorporated in the reso- lution that other railway companies be urged to adopt the Great Western Company's mattress system.—This was agreed to. and the resolution was carried unanimously.—With regard to the question of charge, it was resolved, on the pro- position of Mr. G. Smith, seconded by Mr. A. C. Hopps, that the central club be recommended to approach the railway companies with a view to inducing them to fix a minimum charge of three- pence per bicycle and sixpence per tricycle up to six miles.—The Chairman suggested approaching the county councils in regard to the lax super- vision of the roads, which was particularly notice- able on the Welsh side. The complaint was not that the surface of the roads was bad, but that heaps of stones, dust and rubbish were often left about the roads.—On the proposition of Mr. Kent (Birkenhead) a resolution was passed with a view to inducing the county authorities to exercise better supervision of the roads and to remind them of their legal liability.—Mr. Cooke (Sand- bach) called attention to the fact that the C. T.C. caution boards in many parts of the county were illegible and practically useless for want of paint- ing or re-enamelling. He suggested they should endeavour to persuade district councils to accept responsibility for keeping the boards in order.—It was decided to ask the Cheshire County Council if they would undertake to keep the caution boards in order on condition that the C.T.C. handed them over to them in good condition. At the conclusion of the conference the consuls were entertained at tea by Mr. J. Naylor (chief consul for the counties of Cheshire, Flintshire and Denbighshire). In the evening an enjoyable entertainment was given in the Assembly Room, Newgate-street, at which there was an almost crowded attendance of members and friends of the C.T.C. In the unavoidable absence of Mr. S. Moss, M.P., the chair was taken by the Rev. W. 0. Williams, vicar of Holywell. The follow- ing was the programme :—Pianoforte solo, Mr. R. Butterworth; song, "The Golden Vanity," Mr. W. E. Frith (Chirk); song. "An old-fashioned girl," Miss Edith Thompson, Chester; recitation, "Learning to ride a bicycle," Mr. F. C. E. Perkins. R.C. (West Kirby); song. "Star of the desert," Mr. W. Sinclair Jones (Chester); song, "My memories," Mrs. Albert Isaac (London); solo violin, "Legende," Miss Muriel L. Marsden, Chester (accompanist, Miss Johnson-Jones, Pystill, Holywell); short lantern exhibition, illus- trative of bicycle tours through Welsh scenery, etc.. by Mr. H. L. Hadfield, consul for Dukin- field; song. "Jess Macpharlane," Mr. W. E. Frith; duet, "My boat is waiting for thee," Miss Edith and Miss Ruth Thompson: two short humorous recitations, "The Music Grinders" and "The Song of the Razor," Mr. Ronald Mac- donald, Bromborough; song, "Gvpsy John," Mr. W. Sinclair Jone9; song, "A lfower of all the world," Mrs. Albert Isaac; short lantern exhibi- tion—miscellaneous views taken by Mr. Bertie Smith, of Rock Ferry, and a friend, while touring. The lantern was kindly lent by Mr. J. D. Siddan, Chester. Mr. R. Butterworth ably fulfilled the duties of accompanist. I
LITTLE RDOWORTH.
LITTLE RDOWORTH. PARISH COUNCIL.—Mr. A. F. Douglass (chairman) presided over a meeting of the Parish Council in the Oulton School on Wednesday.—The Council decided to form itself into a committee to inspect and report to the District Council on the dangerous corner at Nichel Brook, also to ask the road surveyor to meet them on the spot.—It was resolved to call the attention of the surveyor to the state of the road between Mr. Stock's residence and Clay Hill Doors.—A precept was ordered cm the overseers for £3 to meet current expenses. ♦ ——————
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THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.!
THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.! TWO THREE-CORNERED FIGHTS. I The nominations for the approaching municipal elections closed at the Town Hall on Thursday afternoon at five o'clock, when it was seen that there will be contests in two out of the five wards. The wards thus distinguished are Boughton and St. Oswald's. In the former the candidates are Mr. John Lightfoot, who is seeking re-election, Dr. Lees, and Mr. Martin Gibbons, the latter of whom is coming out as the Labour representative; while in St. Oswald's Ward the retiring councillors, Mr. Edgar Dutton and Mr. G. H. Reynolds, are being opposed by Mr. R. H. Lanceley. Appended are I the nominations:— BOUGHTON WARD. MARTIN GIBBONS, grocer and provision dealer, 111, Christleton-road; proposer William Carr, seconder Charles Leech. WILLIAM LEES, surgeon, The Bars; proposer John Meadows Frost, seconder Alfred Griffiths Roberts. JOHN LIGHTFOOT, provision merchant, Tatteuhall; proposer James Garratt Frost, seconder Richard Massey. ST. JOHN'S WARD. JOHN EGERTON GILBERT, estate agent, 21, Eaton-road; proposer Richard Cecil Davies, seconder David Lythall Hewitt. JOHN FFOULKES LOWE, goldsmith, Stone Bridge; proposer Thomas Smith, seconder Henry George Little. ST. MARY'S WARD. ALEXANDER HAMILTON, surgeon, 16, White Friars; proposer, John Rutherford Rae, seconder Francis Jones. ROGER JACKSON, gentleman, 52, Hough Green; proposer Samuel Moss, seconder Harry Boulton Dutton. TRINITY WARD. HENRY DODD, butcher, Mickle Trafford; pro- poser Leonard Davies, seconder Francis Robert Denson. DAVID LYTHALL HEWITT, boot manu- facturer, Shipgate House; proposer Charles Bennett, seconder John Milligan. ST. OSWALD'S WARD. EDGAR DUTTON, builder and undertaker, Wellfield House, Newton; proposer George Arthur Diokson, seconder Albert Worrall. RICHARD HANKINSON LANCELEY, en- gineer, 11, Victoria-road; proposer Francis Holden Illingworth, seconder John Grocott Cockrane. GEORGE HERBERT REYNOLDS, solicitor, Rock Mount, 13, Liverpool-road; proposer Samuel Johnson Roberts Dickson, seconder Jacob Minns.
THORNTON HOUGH BOWLERS. I
THORNTON HOUGH BOWLERS. I ANNUAL MEETING. J The annual gathering of the Thornton Hough and District Bowling Club was held in the Liberal Club-room last week end, Mr. G. W. Kelsey presiding. The balance sheet presented by the hon. sec. (Mr. Walter Ellison), shewed that the total receipts had amounted to £21, and, after paying all expenses, there remained a balance in band of 42 7s. lOJd. The accounts were passed, and it appeared that the prospects of the club were of the brightest. The customary loyal tcasts were honoured and were followed by the health of "The Prize onors," The Prize Winners," The Visitors," etc. Some capital songs by members greatly enhanced the pleasures of a harmonious gather- ing. The prizes were presented by Mr. W. Burkey as follows :— First Handicap.—1st prize, a cruet presented by Mr. Salaman (Higher Tranmere), T. Ankers, jun.; 2nd, set of studs presented by Mr. W. Davies (Copley, Thornton Hough), T. Bell, captain; 3rd, razor and studs presented by members of the club, E. Croft. Second Handicap.—1st, dessert spoons pre- sented by Mr. T. W. Graham, seed merchant, Birkenhead, J. Crawford; 2nd, lamp presented by Mr. Comkerhack, Birkenhead, T. Bell; 3rd, case of oigarettes presented by Mr. P. Ogden, Liverpool, F. Price. Third Handicap.-lst, barometer presented by Kerr and Sons, seed merchants, Liverpool, E. Faulkner; 2nd, copper kettle presented by Hinson Ltd., Birkenhead, H. Whittle; 3rd, pre- sented by Mr. W. Pyke, watchmaker, Birken- head, William Hall; 4th, leg of mutton presented by Mr. C. Ready, Heswall, C. Hayes. Fourth Handicap.—1st, set of carvers pre- sented by the Birkenhead Brewery Company, C. Hayes; 2nd, cooking stove presented by Mackie and Gladstone, Birkenhead, T. Bell; 3rd, spoons presented by Mr. Mawby, Birkenhead, W. Burkey. Last Handicap.—Clock presented bv Mr. W. Burkey, John Davies.
AUCTION SALES. I
AUCTION SALES. I SALE OF CHESTER COTTAGES. I On Saturday Nessrs. Cunnati and Roberts held a sale of property at the Blossoms Hotel, Chester, when five cottages, Nos. 4. 6, 8, 10, and 12, Cecil-street, Boughton, let at an aggregate rental of 25s. per week, were sold to Mr, Tuabingham, for iC900, and a cottage, No. 11. Bishop-street, Hoole, let at 4s. a week but subject to a ground rent of £1 per annum, realised R120, Mr. E. Mealing being the purchaser. Messrs. Bridgman, Weaver and Wild acted as solicitors to the vendors. CAPTAIN WILSON'S HUNTERS. On Thursday afternoon Messrs. Frank Lloyd and Sons, auctioneers, Wrexham, conducted an important sale of hunters and harness horses at Milton Brook Lodge, Stamford Bridge, the resi- dence of Captain Wilson, the owner. The hunters comprised some very fine performers, and all were guaranteed to be in h;ad condition and fit to go direct into the hunting field. Owing to the unfavourable weather there was not a very large attendance of intending buyers. The first, hunter sold was a chestnut gelding named Hunts- man, which realised the price of J665, Colonel Barnston, of Chorlton Lodge, Malpas, being the buyer. This gelding is six years old and is a good jumper with good manners. It will go in single and double harness. Mr. H. Dyke Dennis, Hafod, Ruabon, was the buyer of Rufus, a chestnut gelding, five years old and 16 hands, for the sum of 76 guineas. Rufus is a hunter with great substance and quality, and a good jumper. He hunted last season with the Wexford Hounds. San Toy, a five-year-old bay gelding, was next offered for sale. Mr. Hindley, of Patricroft, near Manchester, was the purchaser at J675 10s., a sum that was not considered very high for such a high-class animal. The horse is up to 15 stone, with good leaping qualities. It is suitable for lady or elderly gentleman. Mr. A. Hesketh, of Wettenhall, was the purchaser of The Priest, a five-year-old bay gelding, 16 hands, for 68 guineas. This is another good horse with substance and quality, and a clever fencer. Mr. Hesketh could consider he had a bargain in buying this nice hack for 271 8s. For 252, 10s. the bay blood mare Tit-Bits changed hands to Mr. Hindley. Tit- Bits is a perfect lady's covert hack with the best of manners. It has played polo and is a fine galloper. One of the best hunters offered for sale during the afternoon was a fine chestnut gelding called Torpedo, another five-year-old. This gelding has marvellous substance and quality and rides like a pony. Besides being a bold Fencer, Torpedo is a great galloper, and hunted with the Wexford Hounds last season. Mr. W. C. Hughes, The Fennant, was the pur- chaser for JB115 10s. A dark bay gelding named Castleknock, five years old and 16 hands, was afterwards brought into the ring. The bidding started at 100 guineas, and the horse was eventually sold to Mr. Crawford, Wantage, Berk- shire, for JB147. Castleknock is an ideal hunter up to 13.7. It has perfect manners and is clever over any country. It hunted with the Wexford, Meath, and Wand Union last season. This horse is worthy of special notice, as his class constitutes him for the show ring as well as the hunting field. Mr. Crawford also paid 135 guineas for Irish Mail, a brown blood gelding of excellent quality and substance. This animal was bred near Innisconthy, and hu'ited with the Wekford Hounds last season and North Cheshire up to date. Another fine hunter, Defiance, was dis- posed of for 92 guineas, and Mr. W. Grange, of Farndon, bought the five-year-old brown gelding, Kaffir, for £] 7: 5s. The latter is a lovely horse, and is on t best of lines with substance and quality. It is a capable hunter over any country. A black gelding known by the name of Zulu became the property of Mr. Topham, of Welling- ton, for 83 guineas. Zulu is a lovely short coupled horse with great shoulders and loins, and shews other good qualities. For J645 3s. a chestnut gelding known as McDonald was knocked down to Mr. Charles Latham, Bromborough, who is now the possessor of a bold fencer and fine. jumper. Mr. Latham was also the buyer of Con- fidence, a fine chestnut gelding, for 80 guineas. This horse is also a bold fencer and easy to ricfe. Lady Mary, a dark chestnut mare, passed to Mr. Crawford, of Wantage, for £ 75 12s. Lady Mary is five years old, and has lovely shoulders and great front, while it has any amount of substance and quality. She is also a fine jumper, with nice manners. Colonel Mostyn, Wtexham, bought Ronan, a finely-built bay geldtng which was brought from Innisconthy twelve months ago; while a brown mare called Vera sold for 60 guineas. The brown gelding. Trumpeter, became the possession of Mr Wilbraham, Chester, after some spirited bidding, for JE51 9s.. while a beau- tiful chestnut mare named Beauty, six years old, was bought by Mr. H. Hewitt. Kefsalt. for 52 guineas. De Wet, a ifve-year-old, standing 16.1 hands, is a black gelding with a record of cross- country work that rendered its name somewhat appropriate. It was sold to Mr. Stokes, New- town, near Welshpool, for 48 guineas. The brown gelding named Prince, a six-year-old standing 16.1 hands, was sold to a Northwich buyer for the sum of £ 61 19s. while the last hunter named in the catalogue, THe Dandy, was purchased by Mr. W. C. Hughes, Ruabon. The Dandy is a cobby little horse, a gqod jumper, and suitable for a whip's horse. It hunted with the Meath Hounds last season, and will go in single and double harness. Some harness horses were afterwards offered for sale, a pair of bay geldings. Master ¡ and Randolph, both six years old and stvlish goers, making 80 guineas, which was paid by I Colonel Ba.rnston..
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CHESTER MUSICAL SOCIETY. I
CHESTER MUSICAL SOCIETY. I An enjoyable vocal and pianoforte recital was I given in the Music Hall on Tuesday evening by Mr. Plunket Greene and Mr. Leonard Borwick, under the auspices of the Chester Musical Society. There was a good attendance, and the audience would doubtless have been larger but for a rumour to the effect that all the tickets had been disposed of. As a pre- liminary the members of the society gave Prout's stirring "Highland Boat Song," and they subsequently sang the choral ballad Ode to the North East Wind" (Alice Mary Smith). In the latter some of the voices were a trifle flat. Before coming on to the platform Mr. Plunket Greene communicated to the audience, through Dr. Bridge, that he was suffering from a slight cold, and begged their kiadly forbearance. There is hardly any need to state, however, that throughout Mr. Greene's performance his listeners bad no opportunity whatever of practising that rare and invaluable Christian virtue. He was certainly a little hoarse, but that did not prevent him from giving a most charming rendering of his several songs, and of entirely winning the admiration of his audience. Every one who has already had the privilege of hearing Mr. Plunket Greene sing will agree that his voice, besides being an exceptionally fine one, is extremely sympathetic and tender. His first song Plaisir d'amour was the very essence of sadness, as also one or two others which he sang later; as for instance "The Sands 0' Dee" and Over Here" (an Irish famine song)- though in the last a rather comical effect was produced by the repeated wish in the second verse Oh, I wish we were all geese." But the chief charm of Mr. Plunket Greene is that he does not excel only in pathetic songs but also in passionate, as well as in pretty and humorous ones. His rendering of the Erlkonig was splendid—the listener seemed almost to hear the voices of the anxious father, the terror-stricken child, and of the tempting and subtle Erlkonig; while the last line "In seinen Armen das Kind war todt" was given with dramatic effect. He gave the song King Charles with great" entrain," and was much applauded, by the audience. Mr. Plunket Greene possesses also what is of great value in humorous songs, i.e., a keen and delicate sense of humour. One Irish composi- tion, Eva Toole," was especially appreciated and encored. It is a charming song and was charmingly delivered. Mr. Greene finished with the "Jug of Punch," which, as the title suggests, is a rollicking kind of song, and it was given with great spirit. Quite as enjoyable was Mr. Leonard Borwick's piano recital. We cannot say too much in praise of him. His technique and execution, even in the most difficult pieces, such as Rachmaninoff's prelude in C sharp minor and Liszt's Etude d' execu- tion transcendente," were simply marvellous. His touch is light and wonderfully accurate, and under his treatment the most tender passages were heard in their fuH beauty. Our space is too limited to allow of our mentioning all the pieces played by Mr. Borwick, but we should like to bring special attention to the ClMarche Funebre" of Chopin, which the pianist gave almost at the beginning of the concert. It is a piece which is often played and utterly spoilt by unskilled musicians, but Mr. Borwick's brilliant interpretation was absolutely faultless. The melody in the second part was exquisitely brought out, and every note was followed with rapt attention. -0
GUILD OF ARTS AND CRAFTS.…
GUILD OF ARTS AND CRAFTS. I EXHIBITION AT CHESTER. I In our last issue we gave a general notice of the opening ceremony, performed by Lady Lettice Grosvenor, in connection with the exhibition of decorative and applied art at the Grosvenor Museum, under the auspices of the Chester Guild of Arts and Crafts. We now purpose giving a more particular one of the work. Seldom does it fall to our lot to report on an exhibition where the whole of the exhibits are of so high a standard. Truthfully may it be said that there is not one really bad object to be found among the 230 articles shown. To those of our readers who are acquainted with well-known ex- hibitors at the Arts and Crafts Society's shows in London and other important exhibitions through- out the country, the names of the following crafts- men and designers guarantee work of a high stan- dard. Looking over the list of exhibitors we find the names of Maxwell Ayrton, J. E. Carr, Gerald Cogswell, Reginald and Mrs. Dick Conrad Dress- ier, the Gaskins, the Hiltons, Alfred Hughes, Mrs. Houghton, Walter J. Pearce, Richd. Ll. B. Rath- bone, Harold Stubler, Paulson Townsend, Miss Maud Trelawny, A. and J. and A. Williams, the Delia Robbia Pottery Company. C. R. Warren shows a simple and elegant design for tiles R. T. Dick an excellent stencilled fan leaf; a. lovely coloured plaster work by A. R. Martin, "The Briar Rose." R. T. Dick shows a charming stencilled tapestry, and Mrs. Dick exhibits a bold design in needlework. It is rarely one finds the prefix artistic so aptly used as it is in Miss F. Gray's exhibit, "The Goose Girl." One could not describe this work better than by calling it ar- tistic. Notice the way the geese are applique. While mentioning this work one cannot but point out the very beautiful panel for piano front, em- broidered in linen thread. "A Little Octave," designed and worked by Mrs. Houghton, is entirely beautiful, and shews what can be done in decorative needlework. Design, colouring, craftsmanship all alike excellent, R. LI. B. Rathbone s work is so well known for its thorough workmanship and de- sign, that it is almost needless to add one word, but we must beg our readers to study it. The show-case of fittings alone would well repay an hour's study. The handles are pleasant to the touch and beautiful in form. Then his beautiful candlesticks and door furniture should be well studied. Framed photos, lighting arrangements by Harold Stable and R. L. B. Rathbone, are almost perfect in their way. Attention must be called to Mr. Rathbone's copper church doors, which are most dignified and beautiful. One won- ders why our architects do not give us these doors to our cathedrals and public buildings. We have gorgeous examples of this sort of work in Spain. In England we content ourselves with oak, studded with a little wrought-iron work in the shape of hinges and handle. No. 34 is an exhibit of much local interest, being a wedding casket for the Countess of Shaftesbury, in white calf, silver and enamel. Top, sides, back and front have a portion of Browning's poem embossed upon them. "Love—Serve" is Lord Shaftesbury's motto. The work is chaste and beautiful, and shews how good Robt. Hilton's craftsmanship is. We must also point .out his Bishop's stool, a memorial to the late Judge Hughes. It is digni- fied and beautiful. His hymn board, prayer desk, altar candlesticks, altar desk, the frame of photo- graphs of his work at Buckley, the late Duke of Westminster's memorial tablet, and a silver bowl purchased by her Majesty Queen Alexandra, are all well worth inspection. The exhibits of the Delia Robbia Pottery Company are very beauti- ful, particularly the wall-paper. "Oranges and Lemons" is just what a nursery paper should be-a joy for the little ones to look at. How many de- lightful little stories could be told the children .about these little folk playing "Oranges and Lemons." One finda the content and happy and the sulky, and morals so instructive could be pointed out by the good nurse. This design was repro- duced some few weeks back in the "Queen," when it was most warmly praised. Miss Dorothy Hilton shews her skill1 in her artistic book illustrations, and the charming little sketch for cartoon for nursery decoration. Our High Sheriff shews some excellent W() k.. His exhibits No. 52 and 92, and the objects which he turned in the lathe, are most excellently done. Surely our Chester turners will learn much from the craftsmanship of their High Sheriff. G. Cogswell, in Nos. 87, 106 and 110, shows designs of a high artistic order. Miss A. A. Hilton, in her various exhibits of book illustration, shews great ability, imagination and workmanship. The design for illumination and Christmas card, which appeared in last month's issue of "International Art Notes," are particu- larly good. In an overmantel panel in Gerso colours, J. E. Carr shows an excellent work, the colouring being harmonious in the extreme. Mrs. Marshall's lace work in case is very beautiful. Miss Maud Trelawny's original dfcawings for The Bunkum Book are clever and most amusing. G. R. Rigby shows excellent stencil work, and there is an excellent panel of tiles by. E. Dressier. The mahogany china cabinet by W. R. Walton is a beautiful specimen of cabinet-making, but one would have liked the cornice bolder. Messrs. John Marston, Ltd., show various objects designed by Robt- Hilton, and carried out under his persenal instruction at their works. We believe this to be a really honest endeavour to supply ordinary domestic ware reasonable iii. price. The object in view is to design work which can be carried out in large quantities by machinery, and finisfed by hahd. We commend most highly Messrsi John Marston, Ltd., for the public- spirit they are shew- ing. The little catalogue which they have issued is well worth reading. :1:4& is an excellent piece of pierced and repousse copper work. 57 is a, charm- ing model of a country hoiise by 0. Maxwell Ayr- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Gaskin show some very ex- cellent jewellery, light and beautiful. Mrs. P. Hensley shews some beautiful enamels, especially green enamel antli silver necklace. Mr*. Gruestuie- Mill shows various pieces of enamel in the shape of clasps, but we think they err on the barbaric side of art-a Ittfle heavy and handsome. Mi;-Ys L. J. Pye's miniatures; are excellent. W. E. Parkin son's enamelled' book-back is also very beautiful. The leaded lights of W. J. Pearse are excellent and lovely in. their leaded lines, the stainedrglass panel being very rich. The embroidery shown by the Chester Embroidery Society is of the highest order. The chasuble is beautiful, but one feels the black- shields are a little too spotty. The work is excelik-itt. A. Hughes's IS specimens of ham- mered metal leaf work shew the highest ability of a craftsmanship, and a metal worker must indeed know his craft who can copy natural forms in this manlier. We are sorry to see so few local ex- hibitors. Surely the old city, which was once the home of guilds, is a worthy abiding place for men and women who love their citizenship and their eraft, and we sincerely trust that this exhibition will stir up the spirit of emulation among our craftsmen. We feel as citizens we owe a debt of gratitude to the exhibitors, and to those gentle- men who have taken so much trouble and given so much time in getting the exhibition up. —
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ROWTON.
ROWTON. SUCCESSFUL POULTRY EXHIBITOR.— 'At Mallow (South of Ireland) show last week Mr. George Faulkner, of Rowton, was successful in winning twenty prizes in the poultry section. This number was made up of three specials, six firsts, five seconds, six thirds.
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HESWALL. A RESPECTED RESIDENT.—Mr. Henry- Jones, a greatly respected resident of Heswall, died on Tuesday at the age of 75 years. The de- ceased had been in the employment of Mrs. David Duncan, of Gayton Hall, for 34 years. The funeral was to take place yesterday (Friday) at Flabrick Hill Cemetery.
CONNAH'S QUAY..
CONNAH'S QUAY. WEDDING.—On Thursday- afternoon, at the parish church of St. Mark's, Connah's Quay, were. colebrated the nuptials of Miss M. Miller, eldest daughter of Mr. R. B. Miller, Dee Mount, Connah s Quay, and Mr. Stanley Hill, eldest son of Mr. Squire Hill, of Ballyclare, co. Antrim, Ireland, and managing director of the North of Ireland Paper Company. The bride's father was for many years harbour master at Connah's Quay. The marriage was performed bv the vicar (the Rev. T. Williams), assisted by the Rev. E.. Thomas. There was a very large assembly to witness the ceremony. The bride was attended by Miss Hill and Miss Flossie Miller as brides- maids.
DUNHAM HILL.
DUNHAM HILL. THE VICAR'S SUCCESSOR.—The Rev, Wm. Francis Shiilito, M.A., of Oriel College, Oxford, who has been vicar since 1898, has accepted the incumbency of Creech St. Michael, near Taunton, Somersetshire, and will vacate his present living at the end of November. Mr. Shillito has fairly won the respect and regard of his parishioners, who all regret his departure, while congratulating him on his promotion. The church, the school, the house and the income of Dunham are all the better for his vigorous administration, and his un- failing sympathy and cheerfulness have materially, promoted peace and concord in the villages of Dunham and Hapsford. The Rev. E. R. Hutchin- son, M.A., at present curate at Derby, has been nominated by the patron (the Rev. C. C. Prichard, M.A., rector of Thornton), as Mr. Shillito's suc- cessor.
SHOCKLACH.
SHOCKLACH. MEASLES EPIDEMIC.—The school has been closed for a fortnight by order, owing to the spread of measles during the past few weeks. INTERESTING BIARRIA.GE.-On Wednes- # day afternoon the marriage of Miss Annie Kirkham, third daughter of Mr. Kirkham, of Bunbury, Tarporley, to Mr. Richard Lathom, Chorlton-lane, Malpas, took place at St. Edith's Church, Malpas. The bride, who was attired in a pretty shade of blue, trimmed, white silk, with a white silk hat with orange blossom, was given away by Mr. T. Vaughan, of Nantwich. Her bridesmaid was Miss E. Kirkham (sister), who also wore a blue dress, and picture hat of black chiffon. The bridegroom's best man was Mr. Bamforth, of Whitchurch. After the ceremony there was a reception held at the Pursa, the residence of the bridegroom's sister (Mr. and Mrs. James Hough), where there were assembled a large number of guests, including the Vicar and Mrs. Mathias, Mr. and Mrs. Piggott, Shocklacb Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Oller- head, Parr Green, Mr. and Miss Nickson, the Sougbams, &c. The presents were numerous, costly and useful. After the happy pair had left for their honeymoon the remaining guests indulged in dancing, games, &c., till early on Thursday morning. At the close of supper the hearty wishes of the company for the future happiness and welfare of the newly-married couple were expressed and a vote of thanks was accorded to the worthy host and hostess for the very enjoyable evening which had been spent.
LATEST MARKETS AND FAIRS.
LATEST MARKETS AND FAIRS. LIVERPOOL CORN. FRIDAY.—Wheat, fair trade, id. to;ld. over Tuesday. No, 1 Californian, 5s. lOd. to 5s. 10d. No.1 Northern, Duluth new. 5s. 9d. to 5a. lOd. Beans, Saidi, 30s. 9d. to 31s. Peas, 6s. 2d. Oats, quiet, new white, 2s. 6d. to 2a. 8d. old, 3s. to 3s. 3d. Maize, less offering, demand somewhat improved, about id. over Tuesday, new mixed, 4s. 10id. to 4s. 10id. Flour sixpence dearer. Lowdon CORN, F bid AT.—W beai & turn dearer. Flour and barley firm. Oats and maize 3d. dearer. Other articles without change. American quota. tions of wheat and corn came rather higher. WHITCHURCH OHIUICSE. WEDNESDAY. There was for October a record pitch, over 75 tons, the quality of which was generally good. Factors from Manchester, Liverpool, and other large centres were exceptionally numerous. There was keen demand for the primest lots, which realised from 56s. to 63s. Medium and lower grades were not in such great request, and bad to be sold for somewhat less money than the previous prices, being from 40s. to 55s.
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THE DUIrE AND THE LNBIRMARY.—The Secretary of the Chester General Infirmary begs to acknowledge with grateful thanks the receipt of a donation of £ 500 from his Grace the Duke of Westminster and £100 to theParkgate Convalescent Home out of the moneys received from visitors viewing Eaton. THE LAHE LADY MOUNT-TKMFLK.—The funeral of L idy Mount-Temple took place on Monday afternoon at Romsey. At a service held in the Abbey Madame Antoinette Stirling sang 0, Rest in the Lord," and Archdeacon Wilberforce read the- lessons.. Among those present were Sir William and Lady Harcourt and deputa- tions from the Band of Mercy and the Women's Temperance Union. QuEEN STREET PS A.Mir. Brown presided. over a large-meelin,, on Sueday. Addresses were given by the Chairman and Mr. A. Storrar., who was the speaker for the day. Mr. H. Humphreys sang, "The mighty dome" and The City of rest." Messrs. Norcrosse, Slater, and Marriott assisted,, and Mr. Skeldon was. the organist. PLUCKY RESCUE F-ROK K«OWNING.—Shortly, after two o'clock on Saturday afternoon Mr. b, C. Sibson, an, assistant schoolmaster at the- College, Chester,, observed a boy about eighfo years of age struggling in. the canal near Stone- bridge. Realising the boy's peril Mr. Sibson, after divesting some of his clothing, pluckily dived into the canal and with some little diffi- culty rescued the httle fellow from drowning. The boy has now quite recovered from the fright. PRESENTATION TO. COLONEL BLACKBURNE.— On. Wednesday afternoon an interesting presen- tation took place at the Town Hall, Warrington, when the Mayor (Alderman H. Roberts) handed to Colonel R. Ireland Blackburne, On behalf of the officers, non-commissioned officers and men .of the 3rd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment, a massive and handsome silver loving cup, from him- self and the townspeople of Warrington.. in warm; appreciation, of their valour and patriotism in. volunteering for and serving their country, in the- war in South Africa. GERMAN EMPEROR AND THE SHROPSHIRE. OEFIGER.—The German Emperor has conferred, upon Captain Arthur H O. Lloyd, ofi Shrews- bury, late of the Grenadier Guards. and now commanding the Shrewsbury Squadron, Shrop- shire Imperial Yeomanry, the Older of thQ. Royal. Crown of the Third Class. Captain Lloyd was in command of the Queen'a.Company,, Grenadier Guards, at Osborne, during the time her late Majesty lay in state thtUe, and'Subse- quently the company escorted the Royali remains-from. St. George's Chanel to their last, resting place afc Frogmore. FATALIIT* 0N KNUTSFORD IUDAD.—Avsingular- fatal accident occurred on Tuesday eight on the. Knutsford road, near Altrircham. A: yountp man named Patrick Flynn, aged 20, was retuzin, ing to, Ben field Hall Farm, Rosthera90. with cart laden with peat, whea, it is thought, the. horse started and that Flynn ran to.its- head, and was, knocked down, fcx he was afterwasdei found lying in an unconscious condition in the road. Tha horse and aart were overtneaed. Flyan was taken to Altaincham Infirmary in a cab* and died on the way. He had received shocking internal injuries. :1- MB.. H. GODSAL'S M-ARRIAGE.—The marriage of Mr. Herbert Qodsal, 60. 011 the late P. W. Godsal, cS Iscoyd Park, Shrop- shire, and Miss Helga Scrymge»%r~W»dderburn of Wedderburn, toa place in Sb. Joh.fc"& Church, Edinburgh, las4, week. The bride, nho was given away, by her lathes,, was attended by bar brother, Master Billy &-vymagoonr-Wedder- burn, as page, and by th* Misses Elsie and? Juliet Scrsxpgeour-Wedderbiarn, ber sister. Miss Charlotte Godsal, tuxae of the bridegropwv and Miss Siuth Anstruthes-Thomson as bri'ifW- maids. The clergy were- Canon (dwley-BwoPva ,ooko, ree-tor r. Z, ',i t- ahd tbL, Rw. Charles Cooke, rector ct- st. James's, Cupar, Fife. The reception held at the residence of tbe bride's brother, 3-ptIU B. rymgeour- Weddm'burn, of the GOTdou I Highlanders, at Ra?lston Park, and later Mr? and Mrs. Herbert Godsal left for Paxio. J- I Printed =d publiabed for and ou beh'? ot te Ct"?? and North Walas NewMMMr CoisMUiy, Lua»«*l, JVJ JAMES ALBERT BIRCHATL, %16 the Cmkiff U&Se.4 "C;r Oaoe.8. Brid*e-stmt,iuthr C't' ? CtKNUaf.???"' October 28, m.
TATTENHALL. I
TATTENHALL. (See also paqe 3J FIRE AT THE BONE WORKS.—An alarming fire occurred at the Tattenhall Bone Works shortly after seven o'clock on Thursday morning, in- volving considerable damage to a large portion of the building, which had only recently been erected. The Chester Fire Brigade were promptly summoned, and on arriving at the works under the command of Superintendent Shone they found the fire had taken a firm hold of the new building, which, unfortunately, was filled with machinery used in the trade. Mr. Smith had in the mean- time summoned the Tarporley Fire Brigade, and they were able to keep the fire from spreading to the adjoining buildings which -were on each side. The damage is estimated at £500; and is only par- tially covered by insurance. The fire is supposed to have originated in that portion of the building which is used for drying purposes. The brigade returned to Chester shortly before noon.
I OPERATIONS OF THE COLUMNS.
THE WAR. I (Sea also page 7.) WOMEN'S LAAGER SURROUNDED. ARMED BOEliS CAPTURED. I [REUTER S SPECIAL CABLE.] I Harrismith, Tnursday. A women's laager near VVitkopjes was sur- rounded by a squadron on the night before last, and thirty families were brought in. Sixteen armed Boers were among them.
THE ARMY AND VOLUNTEERS I
THE ARMY AND VOLUNTEERS. (See also page 7.) 1sT CHESHIRE AND CAKUARVONFMITTW VOLUN- TErm ARTILLBRy.-R.ee-imental orders by Lieut Colonel and Hon. Colonel Wilford N. LLoyd, commanding, for week endiner Saturday, 2nd November, 1901. Thursday. 24th October. 1901. 4. Extract London Gazette" The following extract from London Gazette of 18th inst. is published for information :-lit Cheshire and Carnarvonshire Volunteer Artillery, Capt. J. B. Hall is erranted the honorary rank of major; Surgeon Major E. J. Lloyd, M.D., to be surgeon lieutenant-colonel. 2. Practice for non-efficients A special gon practice at Perch Roek Battery, has been arranged for Saturday next. the 26th inst., for all those who have been unable to attend a practice this year. train leaving Chester General at 2 p.m., practice to commence at 230 p.m.— By order tsigiied), C. E. FORRSTIKR WALKER, Captain, Adjutant 1st C. and C.V. A. —————— ———————