Cheshire Observer

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AGRICULTURE. t i The 1,4Lst season has been an exceptional one in Wost Norfolk ior first-class honey, and had it not been for the cold weather experienced III Arpil a record yield would have been secured. From 29 hives Mr. W. Norman, the well-known apiarist, of Harpley Mills, obtained 1,124 sec- tions, or lOcwt. Otjr. 41b., together with 14 sfones of run honey. At Warwickshire Show, en Friday, a medal and £ 2 were awaiifrd to Henry Jimes, of Wel- lesbourne, In recognition of up wards of 50 years' service on the Walton estate of the Mordaimi family. Jimes, who is 83, and commenced work at the age of six, became connected with the Walton estate under Sir Charles Moidaunt in 1852. For many years he kept a wife and two children on 8s. a week. The veteran is still hale and hearty, and often labours from daybreak to sunset.. In a far-away Essex village Jives a tenant who, at the age of 94, has just finished harvesting bis acre of ground. Still hale and active, and with undimmed sight, he remembers the days when his normal dinner used to consist of the inside of a turnip, and though, after more than half a century of hired service, he at last became his own master, he has continued to live the sufficiently simple life. He acquired some let- ters and figures by following "the parson and cle-k" on Sundays. He is not so primitive as never to have seen a railway train, but he pro- fesses a greater interest in the Bury coach that used to pass his door. Finally, moderate drinkers will rejoice to know that this galiant old worker "takes his beer" regular—two glasses a day, and a "chance" if he can get it. To day (Saturday) the entries for the stock classes at the Altrincbam show will cloee. The show takes place on Wednesday, September 23rd, the day before Ashbourne Shire Hoiie Show, and special arrangements are made for conveying animals the' same evening to Ashbourne. With regard to the show and classes at AitrmchaiU, the feature is the immense classification and the rich prize list. Prizes to the amount oi ±11,900. as well ac i cups and medals, are offered, and this is an amount that no other one-day society approaches. The patron of the society is E,ad Egerion of Tatton, this year's president is Lieut.-Colonel II. C. Legh, of High Legh Hall, Knutsford The chairman of the committee is Mr. T. J Smith, of Tarton Dale, and the vice- chairmen, Messrs E. G. Parker and J. R. New- ton Mr. J Herbert Hall is the secretary. There are thirty classes for cattle, some of which are open, others county classes, and the remainder confined to the district of the society, which is the Buckkrw Union The judges are Mr. W. Bateman, Halton, Lancaster, Mr. A. Stretton. Sibthorpe, Newark, and Mr. J. Mar- tin, Cross Gates (Jersey; Heavy horses have twenty-five open and district classes, and will be judged by Mr. John Blundell, Lancaster, and Air. W. Hovvkins, Rugby. Here, as in cattle, the cups ami special* for tenant farmers are many. Taking horses for "field," "road," and "harness," and including ..¡, polo brood mare class, thoroughbred and roadster stallion classes. and a remount class, there are forty-one classes in the light horse section. The judges for "field" horses and polo ponies are Mr. A. P. Payne-Gallwey, Bakewcll, and Colonel Goulbourn, Brewood, while the hack- neys and the like will be judged by Mr. H. Le Marchant, BronUey, and Mr. Robert Thomp- son Peckham. The six classes for sheep will be judged by Mr. J. Newton, Milloiu. There are two classes for goats, judged by Mr. W. T. Moore, of Ardwick, and nine for pigs, of which Colonel Walker-Jones Burton Westmorland, is the judge. Beyond these classes are sections for grain, produce, honey, butter, cheese, dogs, poultry, pigeons, rabbits, cavie-s, and cats. There are no fewer than a hundred and five classes for dogs. Lord Carrington, the President of the Board of Agriculture, has issued invitations to the county councils throughout the country for a conference, to be held at the House of Lords early in October, with reference to the Small Holdings Act. On inquiry at the Board of Agriculture, a representa- tive of the London News Agency was informed that the object of the conference is generally to discuss the working of the Act. The invitation is a personal one on the part of Lord Carrington, and his lordship has suggested that each county council should be respresented by its chairman, by the chairman of the Small Holdings Committee, and the clerk. Where is the rising generation of judges for our agricullural sh<yws I The question is more easily asked than answered. It may be eaid that the supply alwayu will be equal to the de- mand, but experience is proving the contrary. Judges of a sort no doubt never will be wanting, but greater confidence would be extended to the younger generation of them, if some pre- liminary training were given. The Wrarwick- shire Agricultural Society last week took a com- mendable step, in allowing a band of amateur judges an opportunity of trying their 'prentice hands. In the show ring a dozen young farmers' sou, first, had the opportunity of in- specting the exhibits, and tho prizes were awarded later, on the judgment of the official judges. The Shropshire and -West Midland Society have a sli-ghtly diffarent method. They allow the judge to be accompanied by a young colleague, not to have a voice in the final de- cision, but for educational purposes. It would be an excellent plan, if all largo agricultural societies took steps to train young farmers who have an ambition to become judges some day. The only conceivable objection is that at every show time is pressing, and that no moments can be spared by the judges, it: communicating to a body of amateurs their reasons for awarding points to certain exhibits. Dairy farmers are still realising good prices for their produce, the Hales at the Chester cheese fair on Wednesday being at higher rates than are usual for this time of year. Owing to the increased cost of feeding stuffs, makers are not I benefiting by the high prices which they receive, and it is open to question whether the trade on this account is really as good as usual.

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DUBLIN IIORSE SHOW. I There was a very large and fashionable gather- ing at the show on Friday afternoon. The Lord- Lieutenant and the Countess of Aberdeen visited the show. The best of Friday's prize-winners for horses included Miss Ella S. Ross, Cheshire; Mr. Alexander Gemmell, Ayr, N.B. Mr. Arthur E. i Evans, Wrexham Mr. W. J. Smith, I,onclon; Mr. Enoch Glen, Bathgate, N.B.; and Mr. Paul Hoffman, Surrey. Messrs. M'Morren, Bros., of Jevenshulmc and Crewe, had a successful time. Their Top Twig won the champion jumping competition (the first prize S25). bringing their record for the show to two firsts, four seconds, four thirds, and (as stated) one championship. The military torchlight tattoo was organised on Friday evening by the officers of the 11th Hussars, and drew a lare gathering to tho Marl- borough Barracks, Dublin. The Lord-Lieutenant and Lady Aberdeen attended in state, with their house party. The Duke and Duchess of West- minster were among those present. j

ALTRINCHAM SHOW. Exhibitors are reminded that the entries for this old-established j Cheshire fixture, which will be held as usual on the "Devisdale," Bowdon, close to-day (Saturday) ) for all classes except dog entries. Double fees will be taken up to the 9th inst. Dog entries close finally on the 11th inst. DECLINE IN TILLAGE.—A preliminary comparative statement upon crops and livestock in Great Brifc.in, compiled from returns collected j on Jitzie 4th, has just been issued by the Board of Agriculture. The total acreage under all crops and grass was 3,:nJ,:k.L as coin pared with 32,243,447 in last year, representing a decrease of i i 32,0(30, or 0. L per cent. The totals of acreage are exclusive of 12,801,883 acres returned as mountain and heath land used for grazing in 1:108, and 12,7-12,779 acres in 1907. Clover and rotation grasses for hay increased from 4,930,(151 to 4,949,879, or 0.3 per cent., and not for hay from 12,),H,n to 12,455,890,, or 1.0 per cent. The hop acreage fell from 44,938 to 33,916—0,022 acres -or 1:3.4 per cent. The acreage under small fruit increased by 2,G!.S, and the area of bare fallow land wa3 greater by 53,8(12 acres. SMALL HOLDERS AND IARKFTS There is a practical difficulty for small holders in the nvtter of markets, which is well illustrated by the experience of a. small cultivator on Wisbech- read, at Long Sutton. He sentlScwt. of potatoes to a Leicester salesman, a little time since, and I his return was £ 2 3s., an amount with which he had no reason to be dissatisfied. He then sent on a second lot of 20.|cwt., but the carriage cost 17s. 2 d., the salesman claimed 10s. as com mission, and all that the sender received was ten half- penny stamps, to pay him for purchasing the seed, hiring his land, providing labour for cultivation, and gathering and carting the crop. Inquiry elicited that 3ewt. of the second lot were stated to have been dressed out as blights, and the remain- ing 17.rcwt. sold for Et 7s. 7d. Deducting rail carriage and seller's commission there was 3d. left for the grower.

MARK.EK AND F AIltS. I —— —— 13 RE WE CATTLE, MONDAY.—Good entry I of dairy cattle and fat stock, and fair demand all round cows and calves £ 1(5 to;218, in-calf heifers E13 to B15. barren a S)2 to £ 14, stli-Ics Et; to £ 9 each. Sheep and lalnus sold well, lambs making from 30s. to 33s. Pigs shewed a better trade and improved in prices. Beef 7d to ad., mutton 7d. to 7.'d., lamb 9d. to 9;J:d. per lb,; bacon pigs Ite. to 9s. (id., porket pigs 9s. 6d. to 10s. per score. LIVERPOOL CATTLE MONDAY.—The supply of stock was Jarg-cr than on Monday last. A slow, dragging trade was experienced for cattle, especially for rough classes, which changed hands at lower rates. The sheep and lamb trade was very slow, and to effect sales much lower prices were accepted, lambs in particular touching the lowest price of the season. Beef 6d. to 4d. per lb., mutton 8d. to 5;d.. lamb gd, to CO. At market; 1,122 cattle and 10,501 sheep and lambs. The market now held on Thursdays for the sale of sheep and lambd will be discontinued after Thurs- September 10. daLy, ONDON CATTLE, MONDAY.—At the Metropolitan Cattle Market this morning the supply of beasts compared with Monday last, shewed a decrease of 140 head. Trade for both prime and second quality fat beasts ruled slow, though sellers were not willing to accept any deciina on last week's currencies. The Irish arrivals consisted of 41 Dublin and 24 Waterford. Among the former were some choice black-polled beasts, these commanding our top Irish quotation, while other descriptions were quoted lower. There was a better demand for fat cows, consequently a slight advance in value was both asked for and obtained. Fat bulls, however, were slow to vend. Top prices paid perHlbs.:— 90st. Devons, 4s. 8d. to 4s. 10d.; 95st. Herefords ¡ ■ <ts. 8d., extreme 4s. 10d., 95st. runts,. 4e. 4d. to 4s. (id.; lOOst. shorthorns, 4s. 2d. to 4s. 4d.; 95st. Irish, 4s. 4d. to 4s. 6d.; 90st. fat cows, 3s. fd. to 3s. 8d.; 100st. fat bulls, 2s. 6d. to 3" Gd, Trade for English sheep was brisker, rates fovouring sellers to the extent of 2d. per 81bs. Irish sheep shared in the advance, but Scotch sheep were slow of sale at late rates. Lambs met 1 with very little inquiry. Calf trade not worth noting. Quotations per 81bs., sinking the offal:— Beasts, 2s. 6d. to 4s. lOd sheep, 3s. lOll. to 5s.; lambs, 4s. 6d. to 6s. 2d.; milch cows, B16 to 1:2.3 per head. BRADFORD WOOL MONDAY.—The tone is perhaps a shade firmer in almost all descriptions of tops. There is more inquiry for merinoes; full prices have to be paid and tendency is against the buyer. Sixties arc Is. 10d. Cross- breds are still lO.j-d to 101d. English wools move slowly. Apart from the American demand prices are firm. Some business has been done in alpaca at very firm prices. MANCHESTER HAY AND STRAW, MONDAY.—Hay 4d. to 4d.; clover, 41d. to 5.j-d.; straw, wheat 2d. to 21d., oat 2d. to 2;fd: per stone. MANCHESTER CHEESE, TUESDAY.— Business has been slow to-day, though arrivals from the country a: e fairly large and of good quality for the time of year. Stocks continue to increase in the warehouses. Last week's quota- tions are maintained, namely, for finest Cheshire white and coloured 02s. 6d. to 66s. (with Is. or 2s. more for special dairies), fine 57s. to 60s., mediums 50s. to 52s 6d. Lancashire cheese: Finest 62s. 6d. to 66s fine 57s. to 60s. Finest ripe Stiltons lOd. to lid., green 7d. to 8d., Cheshire Stiltons 6d. to 7id. Canadian cheese The market is quiet and the demand is of a some- what limited churacter. We make prices about 6d. easier. We quote prices to-day as follows :— Fancy white 60s. to 61s., coloured 60s. 6d. to 61s. 6d. BIRKENHEAD AGRICULTURAL PRO- DUCE, TUESDAY.—Hay, 60s.; and clover, 65s. to 70s. per ton. CHEST Eli CORN, SATURDAY.- Thero is no change to note in the market for English grain in the small business passing; recent quotations are fully maintained for all descriptions. Feeding stuffs have a fair demand at steady prices. Indian corn unchanged. Flour I quiet, unchanged. Foreign wheat a fair business at fuil prices. XHW | OLD s. i). s. d. s. r>. s. i). Wheat, white .per 75lb 00 to 00 00 to 00 Wheat, re(I 75lb 5 0 5 1 0 0 00 Malting Barley 60ib 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 Grinding- Barley.. 64tb 00 — 00 o o o o Oats, 46ib 2 10- 3 0 0 0 0 0 Bea,.s 80lb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Efxyptiau Beans.. 240%b 0 0- 0 0 0 0 0 0 Indian Corn (tlat) 24qZ, 18 6 19 9 0 0 0 0 (round) „ 240tt> i 00—00 00-00

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I NEW WHITE STAR LINERS.-Two new steamers aro now being built for the White Star Line which will be longer, broader, and deeper than the Lusitania and the Mauretenia, but it is not intended that in speed they should seek to eclipse the new Cunarders. For Black or Tan or Glace Boots or Shoes. for Athletic Shoes of all descriptions, for r quality, for style, for reasonable prices, yon cannot do better than Hewitt's, Abbey Gateway. fifty years good reputation., I

CREWE CATTLE MARKET MESSRS. FRANK LLOYD AND SONS. A selection of beef wes offered at Messrs. Fiank Lloyd and Sons' auction on Monday. Tiiid, was good and high p:icvs vvcie obtained. Air. Sumner to £ 18. 5 C, Mr. WiUis JE16. 15s, Air. Yiekcrs 1;15. 15: and numerous oth0: to JE16. Dany oa.IiLc madic- to JC17. 2s. 6d. from Mr. R. Baic-ii Pigs weie cxcccduigly plenti- ful, but bidding was brisk and fat made to 10s. and poi'kets to 10;. 6d. pea* scoio. Mr. I. A. Brown again rorwaidcd the best lot, 3D real ising' £ 104. Proudlovo to Mr W. Oakoa Mr. C. lldlin&hoad to 80s., Mr. Ohai-leaworth to 4s., Mr. T. L. Hitehen three to 113s Strong storrs mad: to 29s. 6d. Prices for f-at lambs were: Mr. C. Charicswortk 34s. 6d., Mr. J. Richardson 34s. fed. foi." fat sheep, Mr. J. Goodwin 43s., Mr. C. Charlesworth 42s. Mr. J, Goodwin 436" Mr, C. Charlt'SWorth 425. M Fat Ca.!VŒ m!iœ to £ 4. 10s. There was a grand attondisnce of buyers, and bidding was brisk for all classes.

FARMERS IN DESPAIR 9  BAD WEATHER LIKELY TO CAUSE DISASTER. The wet and severe weather experienced dur- ing the last, fortnight has proved a. source of great affliction to farmers, for whom ihe out- look is very ba t indeed. It will require an al- most immediate change to sunshine to prevent a heavy disaster. Inquiries made by our representative in the country around Crewe reveal a very bad state of affaire. Straw is laid on the ground to an abnormal extent and has commenced to rot. Many hundreds 0; acres of corn, principally oats, had been cut before the rains commenced, and all this is still ofit. Much of it, we are in- formed, is going black. It will be impossible to lead it without several days of bright weather, the absence of which is causing muoh despair. The standing corTI suffers each day the present condition; continue, R-cot. crops are also being dainaged. In many districts potatoes are showing very bad signs of disease, especially on the low-]y.ng soil, where the water has difficulty in draining off. Cattle and nheep are feeling the effects of tho bad weather. They are not fe<cd,ing, and con- ,-7 and ooT, sequently not thriving- to the extent that they should. A well-known farmer told our representative that, if the present weather continues a period of disaster was in store for agriculturiste. If there was no eha-ng-e within a few day., it would simply mean ruin to many growers of corn.

RUCKLED. I TRAP ACCIDENT.—On Friday a n.an named Charles Price, aged 82 years, residing in Bucklev, was admitted to the Chester General infirmary, suffering from severe injuries to the head. It appears that the old man was knocked down in Buckley by a trap driven by a boy. He is progressing favourably, having passed a comfortable night.

IiS CE. I SCHOOL TREAT.—Through the kindness of Mrs. Park-Yates, the children of the day and Sunday schools spent a delightful afternoon on Friday at the Hall. A heavy shower greeted their arri val, but for the rest of the day the weather was all that could be desired. All kinds of games were indulged in, and a substantial tea was served. Before leaving the children were presented with packets of sweets, and hearty cheers were given for Mrs. Park-Yates and the Vicar. I

— y — i TAKPORLEY. I URBAN COUNCIL. A meeting of the Tarporley Urban Council was held last week, Mr. T. H. Gordon pre- siding.—The tender of Mr. Jackson, W is fas ton, was accepted for the hire of a steam roller.— Mr, Spendlove called attention to the rate of pay to the extra men employed by the Council while the slcain roller is in the district. He considered that a workingman with a family should receive more than 16s. peir week, at the least he should have 18s.-The matter was ad- journed until next meeting.—The resolutions pa-seed by the Sewerage Committee were placed before tho Council for confirmation. They were to the effect that both Forest-road and Victoria- street should be sewered and application made to the Lccal Government Board to borrow the money. With regard to Birch Heath the com- mittee considered it not advisable to contem- plate sewering this at present. The sewering of Victoria-street, and Forest-road would in- crease the sewerage Tate by id. The Council confirmed the resolutions.—Air. S. Greenway was re-appointed inspector of iiiii-,ancef;Tiae tender of Mr. A. Cowap was accepted for the re-painting of the water ca.rt.s.-Thc Rev. W. O. M. Hughes and Mr. R. Symms drew the Council's attention to the pollution of a well used for drinking purposes at Utkinton. It was decided to write to the owner.

? ———— MOLD. I A MERCIFUL DECISION.—At the Mold Police Court fm Monday, Mr. C. P. Alorgan pre- siding, William Evans, junr., of Mynyddisa, aged 19. was charged with stealing three pairs of boys' "knickers," worth 7s. lid., from the shop of his employer, Edward Davies, pawnbroker. High-street. It appeared that on the previous Saturday morning Thomas Lewis, an Urban Council employe, found the garments in a garden in King-street, adjoining the Urban Counfil yard. He took the articles to the police station, and later they were identified by the prosecutor. When questioned the defendant admitted the theft. He said he was persuaded to steal them by a man named Hoskins, who said he would pawn the goods and divide the money. Mr. J. B. Marston said he was instructed in the case by the boy's father, who was a tailor, living in Mynyddisa, and a very respectable man. The defendant had been in trouble in his earlier years, but had since lived an honest and respectable life. Unfortunately of late he had associated with bad companions, and this led him to robbing his einploker. He asked the Court to bind the defendant over under the probation of Offenders I Act, 1907.—The defendant was discharged upon his entering into a recognisance of jE5 with his father or a similar sum for three ye?. a special condition of the bond being that the defe.?dant would avoid undesirable associates. DYING MAN'S OBJECTION TO DOCTORS. On Saturday night. at the Fron Farm, near Mold, Mr. Frederick Llewellyn Jones, the coroner for Flintshire, held an inquiry concerning the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of James Hughes, 38, of Liverpool House, Hen I Du-road, who was described as a labourer living by himself. Evan Hughes, a brother of the deceased, said that his brother had had a rupture some twenty years ago, and had never really recovered from the effects of it. Sometimes ho would be well for twelve months, but on one occasion be was ill for seven years. He had been living by himself since his mother died. He had some objection, however, to being attended by a doctor, and would not have one when his friends wanted to send for one. Another witness stated that during the whole of the week deceased was attended by his brother, his sister-in-law, and a lady, but none of them could prevail upon him to be seen by a doctor. When she saw him on the Thursday she could see at once that he was dying. The doctor was then sent for, and she attended him aloug with the nurse practically the whole time up to his death. John Hughes, another brother of the deceased, said that the latter "cried in his face not to fetch a doctor." Dr. Edward Williams, of Mold, said that in bis opinion the man died from septic poisoning, the result of an abscess. A verdict of "Death from Lab ural caused was retumed.

nuiiiit -r- nu» ..41111! —main mi' —ii"» Vff YOUNG GENTLEMEN'S SCHOOL OUTFITS i FOR NEXT TERM. I Supplied Compleie, or Replenished. Competitive Prices. Every Requisite in Stock. DENSONS, 9, 11 & 13, NORTHGATE ROW, CHESTER. "PHONE 330. \r/ I 1 FROM ETON JACKET & VEST 15/6 „ TROUSERS. 6/11 NORFOLK SUITS. 8/11 RUGBY „ 12/6 YOUTHS' 18/6 OVERCOATS 12/6 RAINCOATS 16/6 HOSIERY, HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, TRUNKS, BAGS, and SUNDRIES, IN VARIOUS QUALITIES. DENSONS are Sole District Agfa's for the noted "TEARNAFADE" and GOVERNMENT SERGE CLOTHING Also for the "SADDLE" brand and "STRONAKD" TWEED SCHOOL CLOTHING. 4 Specialities, specially manu- factured for Hard Wear.

—— CONNAHS QUAY & SHOTTON LOCAL QUESTIONS. The recent reassessment of property in Con- nah's Quay is still creating an unusual amount of intoro&t, and the magistrates' docision at i Nortlw>p last- ThUlY to adjourn the appeal to tho ConnaJt s Quay Sessions on the 30ih S'pt. is a step in the light direction, as far as the appellants ale concerned. It is hardly fair to cxpect work.in.gnKn, who have appealed against this imposition on principle, to lose perhaps two days work and pay out-of-pocket, expenses in going- to Holywell. The aggrieved persons strongly object that this pariah alone of the ten or dozen parishes comprising the Holy well Union has been singled out for reassessment, whib aU tiw remaining parishes continue' to be charged under the o'd and very much lower assessment. This unfairness has been pointed out very fully in theso colulUn., and as time went by it was hoped that. the- appellants, strengthened by the resolution passed at the indignation meeting, had suece-odcd in oonvinc- ing the Assessment Goriwnitx-eo of tho righteous- ness of the opposition. A short time ago a rumour was current to the effect that the over- seers had abandoned ali idea of piosoeuting this appeal, and it was brought up before the Urban District (louncil, when tho overseeif. naiLed their "colours to the mast" by saying emphatically that not only had they never r BtatlCd such an intention, but, on the contrary, the appeal must, go on, and would ba carried to Quarter Sessions. Some timid ratepayers foared that, more of the rates will be expended and thrown away on this appeal, and that it would bs better to bow to the inevitable, but the following figures will prove how absurd it would be to a bandon the appeal. Tho new assessment, as compare-d with the old one, shews an additional ratable value of £7,000, and, assuming that the Assessment Com- mit/too havo been good enough to reduce this to £5,000 additional fu.6Cssment, this latter sum at. 4s. in the £ m*?ans £ 1.000 more rates to be col- lected in th? parish for one year, which ??17?lt com? out of tho pockets of the ] a.tp.p?y?rs, plus E250 for additional landlords' property tax, a total of £ l,25C. The profjeevrtion of the over- seers' appeal cannot mean one-tenth of this sum in eos-is, and even if unsuccessful the effect will be a gain of sufficient time to make it im- possible for the new rate to be* put in forec-, until, at tha earliest, the May ia<te next year. This week our coneepondent interviewed one of the largest ratepayers in GonnaJi's Quay on the assessment question. He said tlx? rate- payers of Oonnah's Quay are now beginning to rcalioo w¡¡¡,t the new valuation of pai-ish means for them, and a. good deal of the passive nesistanco spirit is abioad. One or two i,enuino cases of over rating have been cited, and _ii aJl2' to bo taken a.s a basis of all the others, it is high tiry),c- the ratepayers did something. He noticed that the ''Observer' had recorded com- plaints of the very high rents of property in Oonnah's Quay, but, judging from the way they weCl(' rated, he thought the owners were acting the philanthropist, letting their houses 20 to 30 per cent- kss th311 the ratable value. Having allivdied to the costly and vexatious formalities incidental to an appeal, the ratepayer pro- oocded: "I the para- worth the candle? Is it not better to pay than to stick up for prin- ciples? Principles sliould be upheld we know. but what about tho costs when you are fighting a body who aro not spending their own money? This is the serious matter for all ratepayers, and it behoves Oonnah's Quay to mind whom they are sending to represent them on the Board of Guardians just now. "Have you been heavily liIt!" enquired our correspondent. "Y,OF, ho implied. "I rather think I have, when my workshop has lycri rated at over 17s. per week Of eour&ei we do not intend to leave one- stone unturned to have this serious grievance put right." On Monday evening the members of the Rivertown Congregational Church Christian En- d>?avoiir Society held their quarterly social even- ing. A kit-go number were presided over by tho president (Mr. L. Marsland). Tho Rev. Lydia James gave an excellent paper on "David Liv- ingstone, or African Alissions." The topio was an inspiring one. and created much interest. After the paper the meeting revived itself into a convivial character, and the following took part Pianoforte, solo, Miss Aggie Thomas; duet, Miss M. Griffiths and Mrs. Plant; recita- tion. Miss Phoebe James; solo, Mr. Henshaw pianoforte 8010, Miss A. Thomas; duet, Mrs. James and Mis. Mainland. During the evening refreshments were provided by the lady friends. The arrangements were carried out by the social committee, under tlJ0 superintendence of Miss May Senior. Considerable interest was taken at the Quay wharf on Thursday in the departure of the splendidly equipped steam tug Salvador and two lighters, built by tho Doe Shipbuilding Company for a firm at Rio tie Janeiro, South America. Tlie vessels, wliich were in cliarge of Capts. Leg- gett, Smith and Daniels, of Liverpool, looked spick and epan as t hey roo on a turbulent river, and Capt. Smith is hope-ful if fine weather favpurs him acioss the Bay of Biscay to reaich his destination in about thirty^six days. The huge undertaking shews eommendablo British pluck, and as tho crafts left the Quay, heiarty oheerfl WOrD sent up by some hundreds of curi- ous sightseers. They had on hoard about 900 tons of coal, as well as a double supply of the necessary towage, tackle. The crow, both on board the tug and the lighters, are mostly Jap- anese, it being rumoured that our local sailors did not care to take tlie- job on. On Saturda-y afternoon about 150 Sunday school children and friend? belonging to the Rivertown English Congregational Church held thoir annual outing to Barnston Dale, the party being in change of Messrs. L. Malland, R. H. MilLar and J. Gnffiths. Upon arnvnJ, tea NV z?; partaken of at Mr. f:.ccit. ul'ant, and vari- ous g.%m<k? were, indulged in until SCYNi o'ckxk, when they re-trained for home. The recklessness with which motor-cars atv driven through Shotton is getting well night unbearable. On Saturday afternoon a car. driven by a woman. passing Shot- ton Station. narrowly escaped a pony and trap tixn a. man and a dog, and finally ran over and killed a valuable retriever belong- ing to. Mr. John Taylor, of Queen's Ferry. Mr. Taylor asked for her name and address, but in ha-ughty and dignified manner the driver ahso- t lutely declined to have any eonvensation with him, and drove away. Happily the number of the car was taken by several witnesses. The dbg, which was a most intelligent creature, was used by the members of the Shotton Cricket Club to "field out" for the bali while at prac- tice, and his smartness in the field made him a sound friend of all. Tuesday being the last day to rHive nomina- tions for an extra mem ber on the Holywell Board of Guardians for Connaivs Quay, the only name received was that of Mr. Thomas John Ronoy, who in due couisc will be- declared a member. Irrespective of politics, the rate- payers came to the conclusion t,h;nt a befter re- presentative oouh; not be found. espeoially in view of the great agitation which is going on in the district concern ing the reassessment of property. Although a sraunoh Unionist, Mr. Roney is a man who never lets politics inter- fere with anything which will benefit the town. Like his father, the late Aid. Ja.mes Reney, he is well oonversant with the administration of the Poor-laws. He has faithfully served the ratepayers on the Urban District Council for nine years, two years of which he officiated as chairman. As a magistrate he has proved him- self a great acquisit ion to the county. As a member of tho County Council, ho has more than fulfilled 'expectations, and Oonnah's Quay I' would not now be in possession of fte main roads and footpaths had it not been Toir the stolid perseverance of lVlr. Reney, who was nobly assisted by his brother, Mr. A. J. Ren -v. The new Shotton golf links, commonly known as "The Promised Land. situated at the top end of City-road, were opened on Monday before a ) large number of local golfers A.s a ground test the visitors were treated to an exhibition game j by Messrs. A. Green, W. Elsum. Joseph Cop- pack, Capt. Cole, and Capt. Tom Patten. A driving match also took place between Messrs. 1. Patten and W. Elsum (two well-known Lon- dosi professionai-s). but the result was left undb- cided, as the balls got lost. The hope we-s ex- pressed that cl u bs of good standing should be asked to take part in a, series of competitions for valuable prizes which is being arranged. Some time ago the residents of Rye-Iands- sfcwset petitioned against a dangcious, disused quarry situated at t.he bottom of th^ street. It was then understood that the owner or owners were- asked to put a proper protection round. We suppose nothing wiU be done until some trap and its human freight are deposited into it, or a few children are drowned. Then the authorities will wake up to their responsibility. On Saturday a son of Mr. Eli Richards, of Salis- bury-street, was luckily saved from a watery- grave by the plucky action of a young girl. Cannot the authorities cause the quarry to be filkd up?

FUNERAL OF THE REV. T. OWEN.— The funeral took place on Tuesday at Oonnah's Quay of the Rev. Thomas Owen, one of the oldest and best-known ministers m the North Wales I Calvinistic Methodist Connexion, For a period of something like forty years he was minister of the Portm&doc Calvinistic Methodist Church, resign- ing his pastorate four years ago. He was orda;ned in lSW, and bad filled the offices of moderator and secretary of the North Wales Association. HOMING. Uide i- tli(-, auepioes of the Young Birds' National, Shotton Homing Society flew Bournemouth. 180 milets, on Satur- day. Twelve members sent. 35 birds, and only four i^ef.urrred within the time limit. Result: 1st, J. R Freme, Wepre Hall, 1.111; 2nd, *J. Fazackerley, Queen's Ferry. 999 3rd, W. Hor- ton, City-road, Shottoft, 980; 4th, J. Brookin. Bjron-road, Connah'e Quay, 974. '"Denotes win- ner of 6d. pool.

MALPAS. I DR. JORDISON'S WILL.—The estate of the late Dr. Christopher Jordison has been proved at 94,890. Dr. Jordison appointed his daughter, Miss Florence Anne Jordison. of Malpas, and Mr. Hugh Booth Lee, of Whitchurch, Salop, j solicitor, executors.

HAWARDEN. I SUNDA Y SCHOOLS' FESTIVAL.—The vil- lago presented a lively appearance on Saturday afternoon, when the United Festival of the day schools in connection with the f/aeish: church and the district church of Su Mary's, Broughton, and the school chapels of Sandy- croft, Ewloe, and Pentre. took place. The wea- ther, which had been of a threatening chara.e, in the morning, improved later, and renraiaed' fine throughout tlie afternoon. The seliclars as- scmbk>d in Church-street at 2.30, and proceeded to the parish church for service, about 500 being present. The service commenced with the sing. ing of the. hymn, "We love the place 0 God." Tho Ap<);tl,s' Gr was then recited, and special collects were said by the Rev. R. E. Barlow Poole, who gave a short address to the children after the singing of another hymn, "lord i Jesus. God and Man." The service concluded with the singing of the hymn "Fair waved the gokfen oorn." The scholars then formed into, I pi-ocossional order, under the direction of j Messrs-. J. H. Adkins and William Jones, eact sohool banner being carried in front of its par- ticular detachment. The Buckley Band led thr procession, and afterwards played in tho Church Meadow during the sports. Tlie processiotf; through the village was of a striking chiaiaotere Tea was provided for the children in the Gym- nasium at 3.45. The Rc-v. Stephen Gladstone and Mrs. Gladstone were present at the Gym- nasium during the tea, and received a hearty wclcome. After the tea a move was made to the Church Meadow, where sports took place. each scholar being presented with a packet of swecte on arrival. Miss Domthv Drew pre- sented buns to the children at the conclusion of the proceedings. The teachers and member# of tho Bible classes were afterwards entertained in the Rectory ground by Mrs. Drew, in tlia absence of the Rector, who is away for his holi- I day. -A.

I I FLI T. I DEATH OF MR. R. W. BOWEN.-It is with j deep regret that we have to record the death of 1\1r. Robert Williams Bowen, which took place at his residence, Chester-street, early on Sunday morning. The decc<ased was in his 68ih year, and although in failing health for some time, his demise wa.s somewhat sudden. The deceased came to Flint about 40 years ago, and was a re- tired grocer. He was a staunch Conservative, and a member of tho Unionist Club, of which institution he was a loyal suppcrter. He was also p. strong Churchman. and was for many, years a churchwarden at the parish church. Tliet deceased was first elected a member of tho Flint Town Council on the 3rd November, 1880, again entering the Council on the 6th November 18S5, the 5th November 1888, and the 6th Nov- ember 1891. He was not, however, a member of the Council at the time of death. He took a keen interest. in public matters, and was a supporter of nearly every institution for tho public good in the town The deceased was a widower, having been twice married, and leaves a son and widowed daughter, Mrs. Taylor, to mourn his loss. The deceased was placed upon the Commission of tlie Peace for the borough of Flint, in May, 1907. The funeral took place at Flint Cemetery on Wednesday, leaving tho deceased's residence at two o'clock. Before commencing the business of the ses- sions at Flint on Wednesday, the Mayor (Mr. A B. Lloyd) said it was with regret that they had that morning vo pass a voto of condolence with the relatives of tho late Mr. Bowen, whe, had served his term as a magistrate most faith- fully. He had been a member of the Oorpor tion many years, and had fulfilled his dutiefl with credit while h? was in oiffce.A,fajor Dyson said it was with regret lie had to second the resolution of condolence. He had been U.8- sociated wilh the. deceased for many years, and in many ways. Everybody would agree that the town had lost in him a useful member of society.—Mr. Henry Taylor (magistratee' ckwrk) on behalf of tho officials of the court, said he had known Mr. Bowen since 1867. He could only say he was at all times most kind and courteous. Ho had shewn on the bench that he was performing his duties strictly and impar- tially.-Nir. T. W. Hughe.s, town clerk, added a tribute on behalf of tho solicitors practising in the court. The court had lost one of its best magistrates, and it was- with deep regret that the court would know him no more.

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