Cheshire Observer

I LADIES' GOSSIP. If hot grease be spilt on the kitchen table or floor. pour cold water upon it. This will cause it to harden quickly, and prevent its soaking into the wood. To remove grease which has. soaked in, cover the stain with a paste made of fuller's earth, mixed with hot water, and leave it on overnight. In the morning it may be swept off, when probably the grease will have disappeared if not, repeat the process. Susan, Countess of Malmesbury, writes in "Madame" on the subject of The Happiest Times of a Woman's Life." She observes "How delightful is a girl's first ball! The lights, the music, the rapture of rythmic movement, when the heart beats high, the feet fly in almost un- conscious unison with the music, and the dawn finds us still untired and still entranced. But too soon we come to look for something more; the happy joy of dancing, which we share with certain birds and animals, no longer suffices. Any partner is not welcome now; it must be the right one. Here chance may favour the girl, and her floating fancy light where it may safely rest; or doubt and rivalry may arise to poison the mind and cloud the sky, and many a bitter tear is shed which dims the bloom of damask cheeks and velvet eyes. The first romantic fancy of a maiden's heart, nourished in secret, pure and ethereal as a thread of gossamer, shrinking as a sensitive plant, is too often doomed to be wrenched asunder, and trampled in the dusty way of life, leaving the grey and lasting fabric of disillusion in its placj. These early troubles in a woman's path rarely meet with the sympathy they actually deserve. They are stigmatised as romantic folly, which a mother's duty binds her to ignore and deprecate for the future safety of her child." Speaking of matrimony, the same writer says: With good fortune, we may find a man to love and to respect, but, happy though it be, early married life is hardly ever free from jars; the pair which must go to harness together each strain away from the pole, and the work is hard to get through. But love is sweet and joy is here, with the natural expansion of a woman's life, her new delights and pleasant duties, Children, too, bring chequered light and shallow to our lot, and not that radiant sun which those who have them not are apt to fancy. Beside all this, the necessary tribute to our sex, there some- times runs a thread of interest of another kind, and, as 'the moving finger writes,' so change our views of life. The husband has his career, his work in the world, and, for a time, the woman eats her heart out in solitude of soul. These are black days, but they will pass; the sun will shine again, though with a difference. Slowly, as the years slip away, the mind begins to get the better of the body. as towards the autumn the nights get the better of the days, and, as the physical forces wane, so burns the flame of intellectual life the brighter. Storm and stress, they still remain, but passion and regrets are dead." As yet- Queen Alexandra has not decided definitely about her crown or her robes for the I Coronation, bit she has made the choice of the four Duchesses who are to attend her on the great occasion. They are four of the most beautiful women in Society—the Duchess of Sutherland, the Duchess of Montrose, the Duchess of Portland, and the Duchess of Marlborough. The four ladies, who are of almost equal height and figure, will be one of I the most lovely pictures in the Royal pageant.

TIDE TABLE. TIDE T.ABLE. I HIGH WATER AT CHESTER. I APIUL.-MA Y. -MORN HT. EYEN. An1iRr.I„ L. Mw A. ? FT. IN. ?? j }u j 26 Saturday 1 57 17 2 2 14 27Sund&y 2?1 16 5 2 48 28 Monday 3 5 15 4 8 22 29 ¥l\. 4 ¡ r¡ 30 Wednesday 4 30 13 2 4 50 1 Thursday 5 33 12 4 6 9 2 Friday 0 47 J 12 2 7 24

CHESTER INFIRMARY. WEEKLY STATE, ENDED SATURDAY LAST. I In-patients are admitted on Tuesday mornings at 11 o'clock. In-patients Discharged. Cured. 17 Relieved 7 Made Out-Patients 0 Unrelieved 0 Dewl 1 In-patients. Admitted 10 Remain in the House 72 j L House Visitors lr. J. Shone and Mr. W. Ledsham. I OUT-PATIENTS. Medical cases are seen on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday mornings at Eleven o'clock. Surgical cases are seen on Thursday mornings at Eleven o'clock. I Ophthalmic cases are seen on Friday mornings at Eleven ¡ o'clock. Dental cases are seen on Tuesday and Saturday mornings at Ten o'clock. Out-patients admitted since Saturday last. 91 I ————————————-— t

MARKETS AND FAIRS. j Wrexham CATTLE, MONDAY. -ffbere was a very large supply of stock at the market to-day, it being Messrs. Jones and Slu'b spring store cattle show and sale. Some very fine beasts were exhibited, j and the demand was a good one. Quotations: Beef, L to per lb. mutton, 7d. to 8d. veal, I 7d. to 8d. and pigs from 9s 6d. to 10s. 3d. per score lb. LIVERPOOL CATTLE, MONDAY. There was a smaller supply of cattle in market to-day. Demand fair and prices rathur better. Sheep shown in large numbers. Trade iirm, handyweiulits making more money. Lambs only a middling | trade. Beef, 7jd. to 5d. per lb. mutton, 9d. to 6id. per lb.; lambs, 44s. to 30s. each. At market, 976 cattle and 5,071 sheep. LONDON CATTLE, MONI)AY. Beast supply com- pared with last Monday numbered 210 less. Trade for both prime and second quality was extremely dull, rates being 2d. to 3d. per 61b. lower. 13niiii and cows were also bought on easier terms. Decrease of 900 in number in sheep market, supply consisting chiefly of Downs and haif-breds: trade for wethers firm both in tone and value, but ewes met slower sale dot a oecline of 2d. per Bib. Lamb trade extremely dull at 4d. per Sib. less money. Prices:—Beasts. 3s. to 4s. lOd.; sheep, 3s. lOd. to 5s. 8d. lambs, 5s. Sd. to 7s. per 81b. MANCHESTER HAY AND STRAW, MONDAY.— Hay, 7d. to 71 d., clover, 7id. to 8d., straw oat, 6d. to 6Jd. per stone. BRADFORD WOOL, MONDAY. Another very strong market, and most fine topmakers are in- different sellers, except at id. advance on last week's rates. Super sixties especially are very strong. Low grade crossbreds are quite firm, but no dearer. In English wools there is a. gentle business in old stocks, but values are no better. The export yarn trade continues to slowly improve. No move yet in prices. SALFORD CATTLE, TUESDAY.—At market: Cattle 2,045, a firm trade at better prices; sheep and lambs 9,763, good demand for sheep, lambs dull; calves 247. Quotations:—Cattle, o.|d. to -:kl. sheep in wool, 7d. to 9d. shorn, 6d. to Std. calves, 5d. to 8d. per lb. BIRKENHEAD AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE, TUESDAY. --Hay, old, £ 4 7s. (id. to £412s. 8d. per ton ditto, clover, £"1 15K. to R5 2s. 6d. per ton. American clover, &4 2s. 6d. per ton. Manure, 2s. to 4s. per ton. MANCHESTER CHEESE, TUESDAY. Cbesbire: Supplies are becoming more plentiful almost every day, and the condition of the goods arriving on this market is very satisfactory. The demand just now is almost equal to the supply, there being a, special inquiry for open-meated. There is practically no real finest old Cheshire on offer. Quotations: Finest, white and coloured, ü8s. to 73s., with a few special dairies Is. to 2s. more; fine, white and coloured, 62s. to 65s. medium, 55s. to 57s. tkl. common (old), 40s. to 45s. per 1201b. Real Stiltons brought lid. to Is. and Cheshire Stiltons nd: to S,1.d. per lb. Canadian and American: States cheese is all practically cleared for the season. Canadian is now in very small supply and in few hands. During the past day or two there has been some excitement among buyers, and prices have been rushed up 2s. per cwt., with every prospect of a further advance during May. Holders to-day asked 58s to tiOs. for fancy qualities and 54s. to 55s. j per 1121b. for ordinary finest. CHESHIRE BUTTER AND EGG.—Fairly active trade prevailing. Quotations a little easier. Markets well stocked. Prices Stockport (Friday) Butter, Is. 2d. per lb. eggs, 13 and 14 for Is. Altrincham: (Tuesday) Butter, Is. 3d. per lb. eggs, 13 and 14 for Is. Macclesfield (Tuesday): Butter, Is. ld. and Is. 2d. per lb.; eggs, 14 for Is. Crewe (Friday): Butter, b. Id. and Is. 2d. per lb. eggs, 15 and 10 for Is. Sandbach (Thursday) Butter, Is. 3d. per Ih. eggs, 15 and 16 for Is. Congleton Butter, Is. 3d. per lb. eggs, 15 for Is. North- wich: Butter, Is. Id. and Is. 2d. per lb. eggs, 14 and 15 for Is. Nantwich Butter, Is. 2d. per lb. eggs, 1(5 for Is. Knutsford Butter, Is. 2d. per lb. eggs, 14 for Is. Runcorn: Butter, Is. 2d. and Is. 3d. per lb. eggs, 14 for Is. Chester: Butter, Is. 2d. per lb. eggs, 15 and 10 for Is. CHESTER EGn AND POULTRY, SATURDAY.—Prices at this market were—Butter, Is. 2d. and Is. 3d. per lb. eggs, 10 for Is. chickens, 2s. 6d. to 3s. each fowl, 2s. each ducks, 3s. tkl. to 4s. each rabbits, lOd. to Is. each pigeons, 8d. and 9(1. each. CHESTER (JOHN, SATURDAY. Wheat quota- tions shew an advance of 2d. per 751b. on those current, last week, but deliveries during the week have: not been to any extent, and samples are only occasionally offered at to-day's market. Oats and barley have improved in value, but trad- ing is still in small compass. Indian corn shews an advance of nearly Is. per 2401b. for new, old being practicallv off the market. Quotations :— NEW ¡ OLD S. D. S. D. S. D. 8. D. Wheat, white.. per 7Slb. 0 0 to 4 0 0 0 to 0 0 Wheat, red 7Clb. 4 7 — 4 sj 0 0 — 0 (I Matins B?Lrl(?- 601b. 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Grinding do 641b. 3 3 — 3 4|0 0 — 0 0 Oats 45Jb. 30—3?00—30 Beans.. 801b. 5 6 — 0 0 6 0 — 0 0 I Beans, Egyptian. 240!b. 0 a—It! 0 0 0 0 0 Indian Cam 240U). 14 0 -14 6 # 0 -15 0

f WORTH EN BURY. PARISH COUNCIL.—The annual meeting of the Parish Council was held on Friday. Mr. Hay- ward resigned the office of chairraan and the Rev. A. E. Lofts was unanimously elected to fill the. vacancy. Mr. G. Hopley and Mr. S. Done were appointed overseers for the ensuing year. VESTRY MEETING. The annual vestry meeting was held on Wednesday, the Rev. A. E. Lofts (rector) presiding. The churchwardens' accounts shewed that a balance of S9 10s. lOd. was due to Mr. Hayward, the retiring parishioners' warden. This adverse balance will probably be extinguished by further collections. Mr. John Huxley was elected parishioners' warden, while Mr. H. Thomas succeeded Mr, Crawshay W. Bailey as rector's warden.

j WAGES AND TAXATION. — — I THE DRINK BILL. I I SOME REMARKABLE FIGURES. i CORN DUTY AGREED TO. j In the House of Commons on Tuesday night Sir Henry Fowler called for the removal of the bread- tax," which he described as the "meanest tax a iiatioi of the boundless wealth of Great Britain could propose." Tobacco, beer, or income-tax should, in his opinion, furnish the necessary funds. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, in relation to the last, declined to tax a single class of the people out of existence. The right hon. gentleman mentioned the following facts Tobacco is not a growing revenue and last year yielded less than was expected by £ 800,000. Consumption of beef is decreasing. Duties on foreign wines are very heavy, but, added the Chancellor of the Exchequer, there is no corresponding duty on wines manufactured in this country. The statement provoked laughter, but Sir Michael dryly remarked that only experts could tell the difference. Neither Mr. Cobden nor Mr. Bright ever objected to the registration duty, now to be revived, on corn and flour, and Mr. Gladstone saw nothing protective in it. In parts of South Essex the quartern loaf was sold at 3d and there and in other low-priced districts the consumer would have to pay more because of the increased cost of other ingredients than flour, the proposed duty merely affording the opportunity for arise. In other instances the advance in the price of the loaf would prove temporary. When the tax formerly existed the price of wheat was twice what it is now. The labouring class has enjoyed a greater advance in comfort and means than other classes, and bread was no longer the only thing the wage-earner ate. In 1861-2 indirect taxation was 61'7 per cent. Direct. 38-3 I Last year's indirect taxation 47'7 Direct 52'3 Indirect taxation per held, 1801-2 27s. 3d. Indirect taxation H)Ol-2. 29s. 4d. Direct taxation 18(51-2 10s. 11 d. Direct taxation 1901-2 32s. lid. Increase of wag-es in 40 years 33 per cent. Increased purchasing power. 50 per cent. Increase per head, indirect taxation 2s. 8d. Alcoholic drinks per head in 18(;1 13s. (id. H 1901 18s. Gd. Drinking habits of the people pro- duce incroa-ed revenue of £ t,293,000 If the working- classes can expend so much on drink, this tax on corn could hardly produce for them a future of poverty. It was never complained of when it existed, and, added the right hon. gentle- man, when it was abolished in 1809 not a soul was benefited. Feeding-stuffs are to pay 3d., as against 5d. on the higher-class meal. The Corn Tax, with this alteration, was agreed to. For. 283 A.gainst 197 Majority for Government. 80

SINGING IN A DREAM. WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE OF A SINGER. Extraordinary revelations come from a young vocalist at Hanley, a Miss Florence Boulton, who, from the age of ten, has been well-known in North Staffordshire as a religious public singer, singing at religious concerts and P.S.A. gatherings. Standing before a thousand people," she said, I never felt the least sneasiness. I remember on several occasions I went through the per- formance almost without knowing what I was doing. It was as though I was singing in a dream." Asked how she accounted for this, Miss Boulton said: "Three years ago I was engaged on the staff of a public institution in this district, and up to then had enjoyed good health, as I do again now, thanks to Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people. But about the time mentioned I began to suffer from indigestion and sickness. A doctor said I had chronic dyspepsia, and eventually I had to give up my situation. Up to a few months ago I stayed at home suffering from the attacks. My illness was of a depressing character. Pains in the chest and across my back, and a mouth and tongue always in a frightful state; repugnance for food and actual sickness made my Miss Boulton, P.S.A., A well-known figure on the concert platform. life a perfect misery. Even if I took a cup of water, it would all come up. In consequence of my inability to take proper nourishment I was very weak, with sinking and fainting feelings attended by palpitation, from which I suffered very much. I often felt I was swooning, and though I never actually fell, many a time 1 said, 'I am going to fall.' Some months ago," continued Miss Boulton, Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people were recommended to me. I saw an improvement in my condition after taking the first box. I left off taking them two months ago, and have had no occasion to renew them or to take any other medicine since. My digestion is perfect. Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people did for me what everything else failed to do. I had taken many things" (and Miss Boulton named half-a- dozen preparations which had failed to give her lasting benefit); while," she added, Dr. Williams' pink pills gave me ease directly. I am now in excellent health, and able to resume my employment. All my friends notice a great improvement in my appearance and health." Miss Boulton, who lives at 40, Buxton-street, Snevd Green, Hanley, made the above statement to a representative of the Staffordshire Sentinel." The same lack of power to digest and extract nourish- ment from food which she describes, afflicts thousands, and the sad result is seen in haggard men and women whose lives are embittered by perpetual gnawing pain and general disturbance. ft is madness to attempt to cure such disorders by purging. The stomach requires tone," and the very strength necessary is supplied by Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people, which enrich the blood in a maner unequalled by any other medicine. These pills are world famous through their wonderful success in all disorders arising from impoverished blood, anaemia, rickets, scrofula, "decline," consumption, indigestion, palpitations, rheumatism, sciatica, St. Vitus' dance, paralysis, locomotor ataxy, neuralgia, and all disturbances of the nervous system. The price is two shillings and ninepence for one box, or for six boxes thirteen and nine, sent direct by the manu- facturers, Dr. Williams' medicine company, Holborn-viaduct, London, or obtainable of medicine dealers. Unfortunately, intending pur- chasers are sometimes deceived into accepting worthless substitutes, but the properties of the genuine pills have never been imitated, and customers will find safety by mentioning and noticing the name in full, Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people, on the packet handed to them.

BAKROW. PARISH COUXCIL.-The annual meeting of the Parish Council WilS held in the Public Hall on Monday. Mr. Lyle Smyth was again elected chair- man, and Mr. Thomas Chestcrs was elected vice- chairman. Messrs Henry Morrey and Thomas Chester. were appointed overseers for the ensuing year.—The Chairman referred to the great loss the parish had sustained in the death of Miss Okell, sister of Mr. George Okell, the Manor House, and said the members wished to express their deep regret at the death of one who had always been so good and kind a neighbour and who would be greatly missed by all the parish. They also desired to express their great sympathy with Mr. Okell and the niemljers of his family in their irreparable loss. It was resolved that a meeting of the parishioners he convened to decide what steps shall be taken to celebrate the Coronation of King Edward VII.

I FARNDON.I A VIOLENT CUSTOMER PUNISHED.—At Broxton Court House, on Saturday, before Mr. J. H. Leche and Mr. G. Barbour, William Fliieli, who said he came from London, was charged with committing wilful damage at the Greyhound Inn, Farndon, and with assaulting I Alice Fleet, landlady of the inn.—Mrs. Fleet i stated that prisoner came into the house the previous evening and called for a. pint of beer, which was supplied to him. He stood at the counter a few minutes and then made for the private kitchen. Witness told him to go back, but he refused and still persevered in making his way into the kitchen. Eventually she got him back to the counter, and he used very bad lan- guage. She asked him to drink his beer up, and he replied by striking her violently on the shoulder and breaking a pewter in the bar.- He was at last put out by two men. John Fleet, husband of the last witness, cor- roborated, and said that when the prisoner was in the road he threw stones at the windows and broke three panes of glass. Witness then sent for the police.—P.S. Bowden, Farndon, said he was called to the Greyhound Inn the previous evening, and heard prisoner using very bad lan- guage. He found the stones (produced) which had been thrown into the inn by the prisoner. He then locked him up.—Prisoner was sentenced to one month on each charge, without the option ) of a fine.

■ '■ ■ TRAMS RETURNS.—The returns for the week are as folioNN, .Iondiy, passengers 3,212, receipts £ 1513s. lid.; Tuesday, 2,675, C12 3s 5d.; Wednes- day, 2,955, jSMOs. 2d.; Thursday, 2,871, £ 13 10s. lid.: Friday, 2,675. £ 12 4s. 9d. Saturday, 5,111, £ 2:; 12s.; i Sunday, 1,586, £8 Is. 9d. total for the week, passengers 21,085, receipts S98 Iii: lid.

I A BUCKLEY WEDDING. — «. The usually quiet district of. Buckley was en fete on Wednesday week, on the occasion of the marriage of Mr. Robert Barker, chemist, Main- street, son of Mr. R. Barker, chemist, Mold, to Miss Mary Lloyd, second daughter of the late Mr. J. C. Lloyd and of Mrs. Lloyd, of Sandycroft Farm, Drury, Buckley. Both the contracting parties are very well known and esteemed by the inhabitants, a very large number of whom were present at St. Matthew's Church, where the cere- mony took place. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Willy Lloyd. She was dressed in duchesse ivory satin, with pearl trimming and chiffon, and wore a tulle veil surmounted by a wreath of orange blossoms. She also wore a gold strap bracelet, and carried a shower bouquet of choice flowers, both of which were the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were Miss Louie Bevan (Wrexham) and Miss Constance Barker (sister of the bridegroom), while Miss Blanche Barker (sistor of the bridegroom) aoted as train- bearer. They were attired in white silk with in- sertion, and wore black tucked chiffon hats, trimmed with pale blue chiffon and black ostrich feathers to match. They also wore gold brooches, set with pearls and turquoise, and carried bou- quets, both of which were the gift of the bride.- groom. ML H. Barker (Mold), brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The service was choral, and Mrs. Hughes (organist) presided at the organ. The Rev. W. P. de Winton Kitcat, B.A. (curate), officiated, assisted by the Rev. J. George, B.A. (vicar of Bistre). After the cere- mony a reception was held by Mrs. Lloyd at Sa.ndycroft Farm. The bride and bridegroom afterwards drove to Chester, en route for Man- chester and Scarborough, where the honeymoon will be spent. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Parry, Mr. and Mrs. W. Newton and Miss Pattio Price, Mr. and Mrs. John Newton (\\ rex- ham), Mr. and Mrs. George Bevan (Wrexham), Mrs. T. J. Newton (Dover, sister of bride), Mr. and Mrs. J. Moore (Sandycroft), Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Pickoring (Queensforvy), Mr. Edgar and Miss Ratciiffe (Hawarden), Mr. George and Miss Jennie Edwards, Miss Florence Hughes, Mrs. Foroer Williams (Gwersyllt, sister of the bride- groom), Mrs. and Miss Hudsmith, Mr. Bradbum and the Misses Price (Mold), Mrs. S. E. Lloyd (Queen's Ferry), Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Gibson, Mr. J. and the Misses Macintosh, Miss Amy Wilson, Mr. j. and Miss Williams, Miss Cora Macintosh, Miss Freda Hughes, Miss Fraser (Wrexham). Mr. and All- Sam Jones (Plas Bistre), Miss Fletcher (Mold), Miss Ether Davies (Mold), Mr. Oliver Gittins, Mr. W. Davies. Appended is a list of present^ — Bride to bridegroom, gold cuff-links; Bride- groom to bride, gold strap bracelet; Bridegroom* to bridesmaids and train-bearer, gold brooches, set with pearls and turquoises; Mrs. Lloyd (Sandy- croft Farm), cheque, household linen and piano cover; Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Newton (Dover), hand-painted tea service; Mr. W. Voyd (Sandy- croft Farm), cutlery; Mrs. S. A. Lloyd (Queen's Ferry), crumb brush and tray; Mr. R. Barker (Mold), mahogany dining table; Miss Louie Bevan (Wrexham), drawing-room table; Miss Constance Barker (Moid), case silver serviette rings; Miss Blanche Barker (Mold), silver breakfast cruet and toast rack; Mr. Herbert Barker (Mold), silver breakfast and tea service; Dr. and Mrs. Forcer Williams (Cefyn-y-bedd), pair steel engravings; Mr. Fred. Barker (Ma.lta). paif Turkish fans; Master Henry Barker (Mold), brass dinner gong; the Rev. H. and Mrs. Drew (Buckley), picture (Raphael's Madonna); Mr. and Mrs. Wycherley (Abbot's Park, Chester), real pearl crescent and star brooch; Dr. and Mrs. D. Fraser (Buckley), case silver fruit spoons and sugar sifter; Dr. and Mrs. Hugh Williams (Buckley), silver dessert dish; Miss Williams (Trelawney Towers, Flint), silver dessert service (cased); Mr. J. Williams (The Stores, Buckley), silver tea kettle; Mrs. Wil- liams (The Stores, Buckley), silver cake knife; Mr. and Mrs. W. Newton (Buckley), silver sugar basin and sifter; Mrs. Harding Roberta (Holy- well), silver butter cooler and knife; Miss Gwen. Roberts (Holywell), silver preserve spoon; Mr. J. Bradburn Price (Mold), jardiniere; Miss Price (Mold), cushion; Mr. D. Rutter Thomas (Mold), pair pictures; Mr. and Mrs. G. Bevan (Wrexham), Doulton ware fern pot and stand; Miss Newnes (Drury), hand-painted photo frames and toilet mats; Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Parry (Buckley), silver and ruby butter cooler; Miss Hughes (Liverpool House), photo frames; Miss Florence Hughes (Liverpool House), biscuit ware tea service; Mr. Garnett Hughes (Liverpool House), epergne; Mr. Fraser (Wrexham), eiderdown quilt; Mr. and Mrs. J. Newton (W rexham), damask tablecloth and serviettes; Messrs. Beckett and Co. (Chester), point Arab lace collar and Armenian table centre Mr. J. Palmer (Ledbury), aneroid barometer; Mr. J. W. Richardson (Chester), silver-mounted jugs; Mrs. J. E. Davies (Mold), table centre Miss Ethel Davies (Mold), d'oyleys; the Misses Macintosh (Hollin's Farm, Hawarden), Turkish table centre; Mrs. Jones (Plas Bistre), canvas table centre and pincushion; Mrs. Wilson (Drury), hand-painted firescreen; the Misses Wilson (Drury), plaques, d'oyleys and photo frames; Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Gibson (Buckley), s' I'ver and pearl butter cooler and knife; Miss Nellie Gibson (Buckley), biscuit barrel; Mr. Oliver Gittins (Buckley), silver dessert dish; Miss Pattie Price (Drury), silver butter knife and preserve spoon; Mr. and Mjr?. Pickcrmg (Queen's Ferry), brass candlesticks; Miss Maggie Price (Drury), tea cosy; Mrs. Hughes' (Chestnut Cottage), lace sideboard cloth; Mrs. and Miss Newton (Burntwood), cucumber dish and mother of pearl rose bctwl; Mr. W. A. Davies (Buckley), silver preserve dish and spoon; Mr. and Miss Rat- cliffe (Hawarden), timepiece; Mr. and Mrs. Moore (Hawarden), silver preserve spoon; Miss Katie Williams (Bryn Teg), necklet; Mrs. Fisher (Drurv), celery glass; Mrs. Lamb (Drury), biscuit barrel; Mr. and Mrs. John Peters (Drury), silver and ruby match holder; the Misses Kelly (Drury), trinket set; Mrs. Bellis fSandycroft Cottages), ruby sugar basin and cream jug; Mrs. Crofts (Sandycroft Cottages), hot water jug Miss Cunnah (Sandycroft Cottages), bronze candlesticks; Mr. and Mrs. Fox (Ewloe), sardine dish; Miss M. J. Millington (Drury), frilled pillow cases Messrs. Woolley and Sons (Manchester), case meat carvers; Mr. Chas. Cunnah (Drury), cheese dish; Mr. Frank Bellis (Drury), brass letter rack; Messrs. Lowe and Sons (Chester), silver butter cooler; Messrs. Wood and Son (Chester), bread board and knife; Messrs. McHattie and Co. (Chester), plants; Mr. Ernest and Miss F. Jones (London), pair pictures; Mr. and Mrs. Roberts (The Cosy), breakfast cruet; Messrs. J. Thompson, Ltd. (Liverpool), silver and biscuit ware butter cooler; Mr. W. Wilson (Drury), silver salt cellars; Mr. and Mrs. R. Griffiths (Lane End), bedroom toilet set; Miss Roose (Lon- don), lace table centra; Miss Fletcher (Mold), silver sugar tongs; Mr. J. Newnes (Nottingha.m), picture: Miss Cora Macintosh, damask table- cloth Mrs. Lloyd (Padeswood-road), cheese dish and cases: Mrs. Rebecca Davies (Drury), wicker basket; Miss Bessie Shone, flowef basket; Hannah Hewitt, butter dish; Miss Rowley (Hi)derstone, Staffs.), portrait; Miss Edith Foulkes (Holywell), silver knife and spoon (cased); Dr. and Mrs. Hud- smith (Buckley), Japanese case; the Rev. W. P. de Winton Kitcat (Buckley), carved oak footstool.

I WHITCHURCH. I POPULAR LECTURES.—The Whitchurch Popular Lectures Committee met at the Working- men's Hall on Monday afternoon, when a small debit balance on the working of the last season's lectures was shewn. It was unanimously decided that a series of popular educational lectures should be arranged for next winter on the same lines as before. PRIMROSE LEAGUE.—A most successful annual meeting was held on Monday evening, when Major Godsal was unanimously re-elected ruling councillor for the Whitchurch Habitation, with Mrs. Godsal as dame president. Mr. C. T. Drydale was unanimously re-elected hon. secretary, and the financial statement was read, revealing a satis- factory state of affairs. It was decided that a fete should b held at Terrick. —————— •

I HESWALIJ. DEATH OF A NONOGENARIAN. The I death took place at W allrake, Heswall, on Monday, of Mrs. Mary Williams, who had reached the great age of 92 years. Deceased kept the now defunct Red Lion Inn, Heswall, for about thirty years. She was somewhat eccentric in her manners, and her straightforward manner of "saying what she thought of those with whom she came in contact was often provocative of much amusement; but her many sterling qualities caused her to be generally respected. She was, it is said, a native of the Five Lane Ends, Neston. The funeral took place at the Parish Church, Heswall, on Thursday. PARISH COUNCIL.—The annual meeting of this Council took place at the schools on Tuesday evening, the members present being Messrs. J. eveii i n-, the mem b ers i)i,e, Caldow, J. H. Clarke,E. Ellis, E. Ellis. junr., J. Hughes, W. H. Jones, J. Kitchen, W. Lawton, W. Ledsom, C. McIver, and G. Talbot, together with the deputy clerk (Mr. J. W. Shaw) —In pro- posing the re-election of Mr. Mcl ver as chairman of the Council, Mr. Ledsom said it was a pleasure to sit under the able guidance of that gentleman, who had occupied the chair ever since the formation of the Council.—Mr. Clarke seconded the proposition, which was carried by a unanimous vote.—Mr. S. Ring was also re-elected vice-chairman, and a vote of condolence was passed with him in his illness The retiring overseers (Messrs. J. Caldow, E. Ellis, and G. Talbot) were re-appointed, on the pro- position of Mr. Kitchen, seconded by Mr. Clarke.— With regard to the dual vacancy of overseer and clerk to Parish Council, caused by the resignation of Mr. Robert Lightfoot, four applications were received from Messrs. Evan Evans (Heswall), William Laud (West Kirbv), Joseph Rowe (Heswall), and J. W. Shaw (Heswall). The Council went into committee for the purpose of con- sidering these applications with the result that Mr. J. W. Shaw, who has officiated as deputy clerk since the inception of the Council, was appointed.— A deputation attended the meeting to lay before the Council a complaint regarding the state of the water supplied to Heswall, and after a prolonged discussion it was resolved: "That in consequence of the unclean and unfit condition of the water supplied for domestic consumption in this district, the District Council be requested to take the matter up and see that clean water for domestic use be supplied, and that the samples produced to this Parish Council at the meeting on the 22nd April be forwarded to the District Council for their inspection."—On the proposition of Mr. Ledsom, seconded by the Chairman, the rate for the year was fixed at 2d., payable on the 1st July.—With regard to the Coronation it was decided that the same committee which had in hand the Jubilee festivities should arrange the Coronation celebra- tions, and Mr. J. W. Shaw was appointed bon. secretary.

Gent.'s Overcoats. Grand variety in the newest I productions; 15/11, 1811, 21/6, 24/6, 27/6, 30-, to Wl-. See Bradleys' windows, Foregate-street, corner of Seller-street.

I CLATTERBRIDGE. SHOCKING SUICIDE.—Early on Tuesday evening a little girl discovered a man lying on the road near the Workhouse bleeding from a fearful gash in the throat. She promptly reported the shocking discovery to a porter at the workhouse, and the unfortunate man was brought there as quickly as possible and medical assistance sum- moned. The medical officer of health (Dr. Yeoman, of Neston), was in attendance within five minutes of the man's admission to the house, but despite the speedy attention he received he expired a few minutes afterwards. It appeared that the injury had been self-inflicted with a razor. The deceased has seen identified as William Henry Watson, a married man, about 53 years of age, residing at 1, Grove-street, New Ferry.

FRODSHAM. VISITATION.—It is a source of satisfaction to clergy and laity alike that the Chancellor decided to itold the visitation this year at the ancient Parish Church of Frodsham—the recognised mother church —instead of taking it elsewhere as was done last year. LIEUT. GARRATTTS RETURN.-Lieut. Garratt, of Frodsham, who last year joined the 2nd South Lancashires and went out to South Africa, whence he was ordefed to the West Coast of Africa, arrived Eome on Monday on five months' furlough, after an absence of nearly twelve months. He looks well. Lieut. Garratt has ob- tained his full commission. JOINT WATER i COMMI=E.-The monthly meeting of the Joint Water Committee was held on Friday evening, Mr. H. Tiley presiding.—The Frodsham Township water-rate collector reported that the new rate levied, in addition to the arrears brought forward from Lady Day quarter, amounted to B164 16s. 4d. Of this sum JB5 7s. 2d. had already come in.—The Frodsham Lordship collector reported that his new rate amounted to B54 8s. 5d. PARISH ROOM.—The conveyance of the additional portion of land to that on which the parish room in the Main-street stands has just been completed by Mr. H. N. Linaker, solicitor of Frod- sham,- who has most generously prepared the legal deed ?thoutmaking any charge fordoing so. The list of coaf?Ibutions, headed by Miss Ann Haves with .Niiss Ann Have,?; with £ 20, amounts to &44 17s. M., which exceeds by &4 17s. 6d. the sum required for the complete purchase of the land. The surplus, however, will be paid over to Messs. Davies and Sons in part payment for the furniture of the parish room. THE SPRING.—The country round this district bears ample evidence that the ever-welcome spring is present with us. The trees are fast getting green, while the hedges already are in almost full leaf. The damson trees present a beautiful sight this week, being clothed with their mantle of white, and the early pear trees are blossoming out. Farmers are extremely busy setting potatoes, of which a good quantity are grown hereabouts. In some sheltered spots the tubers are already shewing themselves, and fears are entertained that the frosts which are prevalent will catch them. The recent rains have been very beneficial to grass which has come on well. PAROCHIAL COMMITTEE.—The usual monthly meeting of the Township Parochial Com- mittee took place in the Court Room on Friday, Mr. Thomas Earlam presiding.—The Clerk re- ported that Counsel's opinion had been taken with reference to the plans submitted by Messrs. Davies for certain houses which it was proposed should be erected in the fields off Smith v-lane, and the opinion shewed that the houses could not be erected until an approach of 36 feet wide, ac- cording to the existing bye-laws, was provided.— The inspector of nuisauce5 was directed to take action against the tenant of a certain house at Frodsham Bridge for keeping a lodging-house, the same not being licensed.—Mr. Youd enquired whether any permission had been given for the cleaning out of the Synagogue Well, and stated that a pipe had been put in to take off the lower ) water. The well belonged to the people of Frod- sham, and he was of the opinion that no one could meddle with it.—Mr. Kydd stated that he had himself been of the like opinion until he was made aware of the fact that the well had been purchased by the late Mr. Wright, of Castle Park, and the same was shewn on the plan and title deeds. The | inhabitants had, however, the right to fetch water from the well in buckets or other vessels.-The Chairman thought that 90 per cent. of the inhabi- tants of Frodsham would be surprised to hear Mr. Kydd's remarks.—The Surveyor produced plans ) in respect of the following proposed buildings:- A villa for Mr. J. G. Kydd in Fluin-Iane, Frod- sham; an extension of the Jam Factory, off Church-street, Frodsham, for Messrs. Kydd and Kydd, Ltd. and a shop for workmen for Mr. J. W. Rothwell, in Church-street, on the site of the property recently burned down.—The plans were dulv nassed.-A plan was also submitted from Mr. E. J. Stock, of Blagdon, for Mr. F. Boston, of the bui'ding of a play-room, but this, not being in accordance with the bye-laws, was rejected,

GRESFORD. I PARISH COLTNCIL.-The annual meeting of the Parish Council took place on Friday evening, when in the absence of Chancellor Trevor Parkins, the chair was taken by Mr. J. Allington Hughes (vice-chairman). The Chairman refeiTed in very feeling terms to the absence of Chancellor Trevor Parkins, and expressed their deep sympathy with hun and Mrs. Trevor Parkins in their great bereave- ment. He moved a vote of condolence with them in their loss Mr. Bellis seconded, and the motion was carried, the members all standing. Afr. Ailing- ton Hughes then proposed, and Mr. F. C. Bate seconded the re-election of Chancellor Trevor Parkins as chairman. This was unanimously carried, and Mr. Arlington Hughes was elected vice-chairman. Messrs W. H. Lancelot and J. Tilston were again appointed overseers, and the charity representatives were re-elected.—The Clerk read a letter from the University College, Bangor, calling the Council's attention to the fact that the dairy school would shortly be opened at Lleweni Hall, scholarships being open to residents in Den- bighshire, and the Council were of opinion that although the neighbourhood was largely agricul- tural, there was now very little cheese or butter- making in the district, the milk being almost all sent away.—Mr. Edward Lloyd, of Green Farm, expressed the opinion that cheese-making was now vastly simpler and easier than with the methods adopted twenty or thirty years ago, and ought to be much more in favour than it appeared to be.—It was decided to call a public meeting to discuss the auestion of the local celebration of the Coronation. FUNERAL OF MR. A. CROCKETT.-Deep sympathy was expressed with Mr. and Mrs. J Crockett when the sad news reached Gresford that Mr. Alec Crockett, their son, who was in the! employment of Parrs' Banking Company at' Chester, had passed away at the early age of 22 years. The interment took place at Gresford on Monday, the mournful procession arriving from Coedpoeth shortly after four o'clock. The coffin was met at the church gates by the Rev. Geo. S. Jones (cousin of the deceased), who officiated. As the cortege left the church, the organist (Mr. E. J. Cunnah) played Chopin's "March Funebre." The priucÎpa.! mourners were Mr. and Mrs. Crockett (father and mother), Hugh and Cecil Crockett, (brothers), Miss Elsie Crockett (sister), 1 1\1r and Mrs. C. Jones (brother-in-law and sister), Mr. W. Crockett (cousin), Mrs. Dixon (The Clap- j pers). Mrs. Townshend (Annefield), Nurse Bellis, Mrs. Jones (Vicarage-lane), Miss Roberts, Miss Alderman, Mr. J. Roberts (Liverpool), Mr. John Roberts (stationmaster), Mr. and Mrs. J. Roberts, Mr. Jas. Roberts (Gresford), Messrs. W. C. Wykes (Rliosddu), James Lee, W. Taylor Jones (Brymbo), J. Richardson (Wrexham), Ellis Wil- liams. Jas. Elkins, E. Bellis, G. J. Jones (Peny- gelli Schools), W. J. Morris. G. T. Davies, and A. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. D. Williams (Adwy Farm), Mr. James Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Davies (Bwlch- gwyn), Mr. W. J. Rogers (Wrexham); the follow- ing bank officials: Mr. T. E. Green (manager Parr's Bank, Wrexham), Messrs. C. Williams, Jonathan Davies, Walter Rigg, R. H. Edwards and T. E. Wilson (representing Parr's Bank at Chester, Mr. G. W. Whitfield (National Provincial Bank), Mr. J. A. Vincent (Lloyd's Bank), and Mr. W. H. Owen (North and South Wales Bank); Sergeant-Major Venice and toergeant-lnstructor Preen (representing the Volunteers to which de-j ceased belonged). The following were among those who sent wreaths :—Mr. and Mrs. Crockett (father; and mother), the Manager and Staff of Parr's Banl, Chester, Mrs. Dixon (The Clappers), "From Wb^fipld and Vincent," Mr. and Mrs. Jones and fam-lv (Greenfield Cottage), Miss Hugbes (Lofft- wen Wrexham), Mr. and Mrs. Roberts and family, Mr. and Mrs. Davies (The Schools, Bwlchgwyn). f Mr. and Mrs. Wykes, the Cricket Club, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts (Church View), Mr. J. Richardson, Mr Talbot Ernest Wilson, etc. THE LATE MR. JAMES WILLIAMS.—On Saturday the remains of the late Mr. James Wil- liams were laid to rest at Gresford, amid the uni- Ycrsal sorrow of the village. Connected as he was with the bellringers, cricket club, workingmen's club etc., it was with sad hearts that the news of bis demise, at the early age of 24, was heard on the 15th inst. He was beloved by all he came, in contact with, as was seen by the large number who followed his remains to the grave. The coffin was borne on the shoulders of four of his most intimate friends in life, and the church was entered to the solemn strains of "Blest are the departed," from Splior's "Last Judgment." The service, taken by the Rev. Lloyd Williams, con- eluded with the hymn, "On the resurrection morn- in., and as the cortege left the church the "Dead March" in '"Saul' pealed forth. A large number, of floral tributes were forwarded, including the! following:—"Mary," "Father and Brothers," "Maude and, G;ge," "Em and Jack" (Chester), "A and Ethel" (Leominster), Mrs. Dixon (The el a .,) Office Staff Wrexham Lager Beer Co., Indoor Sta Lager Beer Co., Outdoor Staff Lager Beer Co., Gorman Staff Lager Beer Co., Gresford j Wr>l-lrincmen'S Club (large harp), Cricket Club, M d Mrs. Bray, Mr. and Mr.. J. TJston, "\V °ar and Emi!y,- Mr, and Mrs. T. Alston, ? Mr.?. ? Roh-eS (Church View), Mr and Mrs. R. ..lb. "7rexham) Miss Fanny Jones ?Vem).  (? "FI¿rencl' ?.Ma?ie," Edith, ''irrs"Ia' „ <?.,?" Mr. J. H. Millington (York), ? .P?Iiy. ?Uyn," Mr. and Mrs. H. Bellis, ??i?? h??Mo?b?S n Mr. and Mrs. J.AlHngton- Hughes. Mr. and Mr. D.vie. ?versyUt? Miss Randies, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory, etc. The mourners inclded: Mr. R. ?dliams (father), Mr. George and Charles Williams (brothers), Miss M. Kaye (fiance), Mrs. Dixon (The Clappers), Mr. J. AHington-Hughes, Mr. Harold (manager of the Wrexham Lager Beer Company), Mr. Green and the principle, members (English and German) of the Wrexham Lager Beer Company, and a very large number of sympathetic friends. The bearers were Messrs. John Ti-iston, Jobii Roberts, John Weaver and John Griffiths. Mr. E. J. Cunnah, A.R.C.O., presided at the organ. The deceased will be much missed by the members of the cricket club of which he was hor; -veoretary for the last three yea-s; 'ad the workiu.;tnen's dub, it being principally through is end. avourc that, they re- moved to their nev oi:«"lers rarly last year. 1 Later the. iav a muftiec5 peal was ruug to his memorv by his fellow ring,•».

I BUCKLEY. THE NEW RATE.-At a. meeting of the over- I T!?E f t ?e poor for the parish of Buckley (Mold) held on Wednesday, it was resolved to levy a rate of I Is. 6d. in the £ on houses and 9d. in the £ on land.

I GREAT SUTTON. PARISH COUNCIL.—The annual meeting of this council was held on Tuesday evening. -On the proposition of Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Jen- kins, Mr. P. Owen was re-elected chairman of the council for the ensuing year, and Mr. T. R. Shall- cross was re-elected vice-chairman. The best thanks of the council were given to the chairman and vice- chairman for the courteous manner in which they had discharged their duties.—On the proposition of Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Lloyd, Messrs. W. Jenkins and Robert Jones were re-elected overseers of the poor for the ensuing year.—On the proposi- tion of the chairman, seconded by Mr. Lloyd, Mr. T. R. Shallcross was re-elected the representative of the township on the Eastham Burial Board. 41.

r BUNBURY. PARISH COUNCIL.—The Parish Council met last week in the Public Hall. Mr. Dobie was appointed chairman for the ensuing year, and Messrs. Robinson and Dobie overseers. Mr. Harry Woodward was elected councillor in place of the late Mr. Alfred Stockton. The Council decided to hold a parish meeting to consider the celebration of the Coronation. SUICIDE IN A RAINTUB. -On Tue?clay mornmg Mr. J. C. Bate, coroner, held an -inquest at the Swan Inn, Bunbury, touching the death of Eliza Dobie, aged 63 years wife of John Dobie, who is employed in the tele- g-raph engineering department for the Bunbury district. Shortly after five o'clock on Sunday morn- ing Dobie missed his wife from the bedroom, and searched for her in the outbuildings and garden, calling her by name. He found her doubled up and quite dead in a rain tub She was attired only in her nightdress, and had evidently climbed into the tub, and drowned herself in it. The tub was about half full of water. The deceased had been suffering from nervousness for some time. A verdict of "Suicide while temporarily insane" was returned.

1NCE. AMBULANCE AND CARPENTRY CLASSES. —A meeting was held in the Old Hall, on Tues- day evening, for the distribution of certificates to thoso members of the ambulance class who suc- ceeded in passing the examination, and suitable prizes to the members of the carpentry olass. Mr. C. E. Linaker presided instead of Mrs. Park Yates, who was prevented from doing so by the bereave- ment she has sustained in the death of her mother, Lady Dixie. Among those who occupied the platform were Miss M. Mainwaring, Mrs. Sand- bach, Colonel Dixon, Messrs. Sandbach, Ward and Lee, Dr. Selby and others. Mrs. Sandbach kindly gave the ambulance certificates to the successful members, and Miss M. Ma.inwaring the prizes to the members of the carpentry olass. Between the distribution of the ambulance certificates and carpentry prizes Mr. Ward gave an address on the value of technical education. He also pointed out to the committee of these classes that by placing them under the Board of Education as evening continuation classes, they would receive a grant, which, from a financial point of view, would be a great help. At the close of the meet- ing two beautiful bouquets were presented to the two ladies by the twp youngest members of the carpentry class. Votes of thanks were passed to Mrs. Park-Y aies, Miss M. Mainwaring, Mrs. Sandbach, Colonel Dixon, Mr. Linaker and othe-r-s for kindly coming to assist at the meeting.

CHILDER THORNTON. PARISH COUNCIL.—The monthly meeting of this Council was held in the Mission Hall on Monday evening. On the proposition of Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Prince, Mr. Barron was re-elected chairman, and Mr. J. E. Hughes vice- chairman for the ensuing year.—On the motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Osbourne, it was resolved that the best tha.nks of the Council be accorded to the chairman and vice-chairman for the very able and efficient manner in which they had conducted the proceedings during the past year —It was resolved that a precept of Id. in the £ be made upon the overseer in order to meet the expenses connected with the Council during the coming year.—The Chairman stated that the com- mittee appointed at the last meeting to receive the tenders for emptying the ashpits obtained three tenders, one from Mr. J. Wright for £ 45, another from Mrs. Matthews for £ 45, and one from Mr. T. Davidson for J644. The committee recommended Mr. Davidson's tender for acceptance to the District Council, and it had been accepted.—On the proposition of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Sutton, Mr. Hughes was re-elected the repre- sentati ve of the township on the Eastham Burial Board-— It was unanimously resolved that Mr. H. J. Marston and Mr. J. Waring be appointed over- seers for the poor for the ensuing year.—On the proposition of Mr. Grimsditch, seconded by Mr. Hughes, it was resolved that Mr. Marston be appointed a member of the Parish. ^'ouncilj the vacancy Occurring in oonsentiSliei; of the death of Mr. No well.

HAWARDEN. CO:\CERT.- A benefit concert on behalf of 1 Messrs. Thomas Benion and John Jones (two working men who have been out of employment for some time owing to illness) took place at the Gym- nasium on Saturday. The programme was sustained by the Hoole Amateur Minstrel Society and con- sisted of various songs, recitations and instrumental solos. Mr. J. White was the director of the pro- ceedings, and Mr. Jack Lloyd was stage manager, while Mr. W. B. Grant presided at the pianoforte. The entertainment included a humorous sketch entitled "The Banker's Daughter." A goodly number of people were present, Mr. Sydney Taylor (the chairman) moved a vote of thanks at the termination of the entertainment to those who had taken part in the proceedings. HAWARDEN CHORAL SOCIETY. The Choral Society held a social evening at the Gymnasium on Monday. The room had been taste- fully decorated by various lady members of the society, and a large number of members and friends were present, including the Rev. Stephen Gladstone and Mrs. Gladstone, Miss Dora Fox, Mrs. Burling- ham, Miss Rowlands, Mrs. Evans (Fern Bank), Mrs. Pringle, and others. Various instrumental items, vocal selections, and recitations were given during the course of the evening, with dancing at intervals. Among those who took part in the entertainment were the Rector, Miss Catherine Gladstone, Messrs. J. Worley, and Fred. Green, Mrs. Burlingham, Miss Wilcock, Miss C. Price, and Miss V. Thompson. Mr. R. W. Pringle (organist) presided at the pianoforte. The Rev. W. H. Parkes moved a vote of thanks to the ladies who had made themselves responsible for the- arrangement of the room, &c. The proceedings were most enjoyable.

HOPE. PARISH COUNCIL.—A meeting of this Council was held on Friday, in Abermorddu Board School.—Mr. Rogers proposed, and Mr. R. Edwards seconded, the re-eiection of- Mr. Wm. Lewis as chairma-L-It was carried with one dis- sentient—Mr. Joshua Williams.—On the motion of Mr.- Rd. Edwards, seconded by Mr. Isaac Wil- liams, Mr. Jos. Griffiths was re-elected vice- chairman.—The Clerk read the following letter from the Hawarden Distriot Council: -"1 beg to give you notice, under section 16 of the Local Government Act, 1894, that the Rural District Council have determined to adopt a plan of water supply for the hamlet of Ffrith, in the parish of Hope, in the county of Flint, and within their district. The plans provide for a man service pipe from the Brymbo Water Company, by whom all the works will be executed. The water rates in respect of domestic supply, and the charges in respect of water for other purposes will be re- ceived by the Brymbo Water Company. The Council are taking a guarantee- for maximum rent and charges from all above houses and works will be supplied from the main outside their dis- trict. The Council will guarantee a minimum sum of £ 16 per quarter from all sources. The mini- mum guarantees taken being £11 5s. per quarter, the water rates within the district will, it is esti- mated, more than cover the balance." —Mr. Bellis thought it an unfair and unjust thing, for other parts of the parish wanted water far more than the Ffrith. Why make fish of one and fowl of another? He protested against it, and would write on his own initiative to the^Local Govern- ment Board on the subject.—The Clerk pointed out that the inhabitants of the Ffrith had signed a petition in favour of it.—Messrs. H. H. Hughes, Salthouse and Jno. Bellis were re-appomted over- seers, and Messrs. Whittingham and Wm. Eilis were also elected.

NESTON. I THE DOG-POISONING MYSTERY.—In con- nection with this outrage it is pointed out that the poisoning is almost 1 exclusively confined to sheep dogs, while the numerous lurcher dogs which are the mutual enemy of the game preserver are allowed to escape. It is suggested that prison is being openly laid down for the dogs of farmers and other residents to create a strong feeling against a certain individual, and the remarkable immunity of the "poaching variety" of dogs is certainly a strong argument in favour cf this theory. MR. AND MRS. W ALLEY.—The many friends of Mr. Samuel Whalley, who for a great many years was assistant overseer of Neston-cum- Parkgate and registrar of births, deaths, and marriages for the district, will be pleased to learn that he is gradually recovering from his recent serious illness. A few weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Whalley were struck down with a severe attack of influenza, and as the ex-registrar is well into his eightieth year, while his better half is but a year or two his junior, the outlook, so far as recovery was concerned, was very grave. The worthy couple are, however, progressing favourably, and will in al probability tell off many more milestones on life's journey ere they fall out of the familiar Neston circle. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.-The annual Sunday anniversary services in connection with the Neston Wesleyan Sunday Schools were held at the Wesievan Church on Sunday, when special sermons were preached morning and evening by the Rev. William Wood, of Rock Ferry, and collections made on behalf of the Sunday school funds. There were large congregations on each occasion. An interesting children's service was held in the after- noon, when a number of solos, recitations, &c., were given by the children. Mr, Alfred Evans, of Little Neston, occupied the chair, and Miss M. Platt pre- sided at the organ and played the accompaniments. Solos were sung by the IVlisses E. Williams and Hay- wood, and Messrs. Collinwood and M. Mitchell. Master F. Taylor gave a recitation, Masters Charlie and Harold Peers a dialogue, and Messrs. Piatt and Kemp rendered several excellent violin solos.

Bradleys sell all Fur Elastic Felt Hats, at 3 "9, BE comfortable as acap; really 4/6 goods. Other :>riee, in Hats, 1/11, 2/6, 2/11, 4/6, Foregate-street and 70, Brook-street, Chester SCOTCH WOOL & HOSIERY STORES, (FLEMING, REID & Co., LTD, GREENOCK). LOCAL BRANCH: 7, NORTHGATK ROW, CHESTKR. GENTLEMEN'S HALF HOSE, CYCLING HOSE, SWEATERS AND LIGHT SUMMER UNDERWEAR DIRECT FROM THE GRIEENOCK WORSTED MILLS. Attention is drawn to the Extensive Variety which is offered, and which for Good Value is uneq ualled. HALF HOSE in NATUHXL UXDTKD and COLOURS, from 8id. per pair. CYCLING- HOSE in HEATHEI: MIXTURES, &c., with Plain or Fancy Tops from 1/11 per pair. SWEATERS, in WBITF-, CHESTNUT, and GREYS, from 3/6. U, -N D E RW f,-A, P. -NATUP-iL UXDYED, allowing safe ventilation, absorbing perspiration, preventing chills. VESTS from 2/6. DRAWERS from 2/9. Price List and Knitting Instruction Book Free on Application. OVFR 130 BRANCHES THROUGHOUT ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND. .< ? ?.?????   .??'  ?(%.?? "4!o; "30 ,,< T r> Western CASIEJA is the land of the o4on?nt4en-tt-cl I farmer—the land where crop failures I never occur; the land that gives splendid ■ returns for labour. B An Excellent Climate, perfect health, the best social and religious advantages, well-conducted schools, convenient markets, good roads, and exceptionally low railsoad rates, are advantages given to settlers on the ranching and grain farms of Western Canada. How to get there- During March and April CANADIAN GOVERN- MENT AGENTS will PERSONALLY CONDUCT PARTIES from Liverpool to these I rapidly settling free grant lands. JJ Fa? Enformatson I tr? ? including a 4o page atlas will be sent post free on appli- ? "t. 'tf'1 catiC'n to the caticn to the tj j Eig Commissioner for Canada, ? W. T. R. Preston, S ?! 'riJ.),¡" ,/J: (Ccn:mÙs;¡Jner ? ??? gration}, 17, YICTOL'ISL Street, Lond, S.W. Jjli ??. w ?'' ? or to Mr. G. H. MITCHELL, 13, Wat? Street, Liverpoo,?' ??&BOL.J.M?aM<MtM)'7?:?MT.Wt'   < 

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