Cheshire Observer

FLINT BOROUGH REVISION. The Revision Courts for the Flint Borcug-hs commenced on Thursday. at Overton and Oaergwrle, before the Roviciu-g Barrister, the Hon. R. 0. Grosvenor. The work of the oourta is heavier tbit; year than 1-aat. The total claims numbered 223, being an increaaa of 22, and the total objections 44, or an increase of 10 oom- pared with the previous year. Mr. H. A. Tilby, RhyJ, represented the Unionists, and Mr. E. A. Hughes, Flinit, the Radicals. A SIGNATURE QUESTIONED. I Mr. Tilby tested the validity of the signature on the ownership objections for the Radical party, particularly as to whether the man, name was Own or Owens. Mr. E. A. Hughes, R-adioaJ agent, said he had documentary evidence. The Barrister The documentary evidjenoe is of no importance to me. David Owens, who lives at Bryn-y-Garrey, Flint, was called, and said hit; name wa," David Owen. He, howevvr, admitted that he signed all objections last year as David Owena, but it •was a mistake. He stated the signature was his, and it wao written in ink. Mr. Tilby here interposed, and produced the objections, which were not signed in ink, but bore the stamp of David Owen. Mr. Tilby argued that the stamp was not sufficient. The Barrister It ie quite immaterial whether the objections aro signed or stamped. Mr Tilby If he says he stamped it I have iuo further argument.

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MORE RAIN. I FARMERS DESPAIRING. I On Thursday farmers were beginning to de- spair of the weather. The succession of dreary, sunless days and tho recent exceptionally heavy rainfall is beginning to tell its inevitable tale, and unless there is a quick change for the bet- tor and moio seasonable weather many agricul- turists will suffer considerable losses. Growcre of wheast are especially anxious, and it is a sad thing to see so many acres of corn already blackening and beginning to split. Enquiries among Cheshire farmers shortly before going to pl'üS9 elicited th? informatiotl that some had been fortunate enough to just save some of the crops. Thursday's and yesterday's (Friday) heavy downpour did extensive damage, which was increased by the high winds. The ground is thoroughly soaked, and in marshy places quite swampy. If only the rain held over and the sun would shine a little, it would be possible for many farmers to successfully harvest their crops. The critical stage has now been reached, and some measure of success is swaying in the balance with the possibility of great losses. The outlook is gloomy, but there is still hope of brighter things.

NESTON AND PARKGATE DIS- TRICT COUNCIL. T I MOSTYN SQUARE ENCROACHMENT. I A moot.ingwas held on Monday, Col. Lioyd presiding.—A discussion was aroused in con- nection with a renewed proposal from Mr. S. I' Roece for permission to take in a portion of tho public square at Parkgate for the purpose of utilising it as a boundary for the sid-c of a W'W bouse that ho has erected at the corner. A year or two ago Mr. Rooce bought two cottages wlrioh stood upon the corner of the square, and having demolished them, built the present hous-p on the extreme boundary of tho property. Ho then erected a boundary wall on the public square, oven enclosing the public parapet, and refused to remove the encroachment until the Council forced him to do so by legal proceed- ing-s. His solicitors recently approached the Council for permission to to-erect the wall, and a committee was deputed to consider the mat- ter. Two of these gentlemen met Mr. Rceeefs solicitor on the spot, none of the repiesentatives of the ward being present, and their recommen- dation, which was read before the Council on Monday, was in favour of allowing the conces- sion if Mr. Rocoa for his part would givo up to tho Council a strip of land five feet wide to widen Coastguard-iane from Mostyn-square, and when his land was funher developed, for build- ing purposes, to pull down tho northernmost cot- tage and continue the widening to the Ropo walk. This was practically tho offer made by Mr. Roece on a previous occasion, excepting that h? then stated that he would require the Council to make a parapet at their own expense. Mr. Johnson (Leigbton and Park gate Ward) questioned how the proposal to put up the wall again would be received by the Parkgatc rate- payers. A Member stated that Mr. Swift (Leighton and Parkgate Ward), who was abeent from the Council at the moment, was of opinion that the inhabitants were in favour of the wali, and they thought it should not have been pulled down. Mr. Platt considcied that the question was not one for the ratepayers. The recommendation was confirmed.

I CLUBLAND IN NESTON. I It The great influx of harvest thanksgiving an- nouncements and tho sudden transformation of the street lamps, which, after playing the part of tho foolish virgins for months past, have been suddenly nudged into a state of widcawakences by th3 official knocker-up, are among the thousand and one- indications of the rapid sotting in of the winter gloom. Day after day the day- light is being shuff(.>cl out yet a little earlier, and it behoves tho thoughtful Niston man to look around for such remedies as may avail against the attacks of ennui which follow in the wako of tho long nights. The local institutions arc already moving apace. The announcement by the District Council to the effect that the Carnegie Reading- room is about to bo opened daily from 7 p m. to 9.30 p.m. will afford much satisfaction to a considerable section of the reading plibl:ic, and will supply a real want, especially to many of tho youth of the district with a taste for read- ing, but with the lack of tho wherewithal to gratify it in the family circle. Many of these individuals just now form one or other of the groups who while away the tedium of the long, dark evenings by a friendly gossip at tho street comers. There are many more readers in the district than was the case a few yerars ago, but if tho now reading-room is to be a success thc management must exorcise a much firmer hand than under the, old regime. Gentlemen who sit on the tables and air their eloquence as if they wore in a free-and-easy debating society, vary- ing the performance by expectorating explo- sively in the fireplace, should he politely but promptly led to the main and only entrance and assisted into the outer darkness of Parkgate- road. The club in Hinde-rton-road still clings affec- tionately to tho appellation which belonged to it ore it was taken under the wing of the Con- gregational ists and eschewed politics. Altera- tions are being made by which tlie billiard tables will be removed nearer to the place of yo gods, namely, the gallery, while a small iron building to be created ou,;s' d- is to contain the nucleus of the future Oongrego-tionalist con- gregation. The Presbyterian Cuild Committee arc busily preparing for tho forthcoming winter session, and have decided to hold the opening social on tho last day of the present month. The sub- jects already arranged include demonstrations on sickroom management, lantern and costume lectures, missionary addresses, Reading and recitals by a well-known elocutionist, etc. Tho institution, which charges a merely nominal foe, shews no decline in popularity. A severe blow will be dealt the Parkgate Mission and Club by the departure from the dis- trict of Mr. and Mis. R. E. Caldier. who have been the moving spirits in numerous kindly deeds connected with the Parkgate Hail, in addition to much good work in other portions of the district. They loavo in the autumn for BagiLlt, on tho other side of t-lij estuary, where they have leased a ivjsideneo which is in full view of the "forgotten watering place." For jorac time, at least, Mr. Calder will pay peri- odical visits to the Cheshire shore and kepp in touch wiah the work that he so successfully car- ried on in conjunction with Mrs. Calder.

CYCLE ACCIDENT.—On Monday a telegraph messenger, named E. A. Williams, was cycling in Foregate-street. and while trying to avoid a motor car going in the same direction he swerved in front, with the result that the bonnet of the car caught his back wheel and threw him. Fortu- nately, he was none the worse for his adventure, but the bicycle was smashed, the car running right over it. TATTENHALL DAIRY AND HORTICUL- TURAL SHOW.Tho best Cheese in the Show waA bought by William Jonee, High-Class Pro- vision Merchant, Bridge-etreet, Chester.

CHESHIRE AND PENSIONS ] -0 COMMITTEE'S FIRST MEETING. I ARRANGEMENT OF LOCAL AREAS. I The first meeting of the Cheshire County Old Age Pensions Committee waa held at Crewe on Thursday, Mr. Charlton Parr prenxling. Considerable time waa devoted to the appoint- ment. of local sub-commit tees and the arrange- ment of their areas. It was decided that tho areas should be similar to thofve for education purposes. The membership of each sub-com- mittee wae limited to between five and nine. After a long discussion, it was agreed to eloct outeide members, but to limit them to a minority of the total membership.

HUNTING. I a- CHESHIRE HOUNDS. I The Cheshire pack met at Saighton on Thursday week for the second time. They first tried Saighton Gorse, but the only occupant was an old fox which soon took his departure on hearing hounds. Platt's Rough and Ennion's Wood held several cubs, as did also the long wood adjoining the Huntington road. Some time was spent with them, and hounds at last caught one near the keeper's house. Mr. Cholmondeley's Spinney, on the Hatton side of the Chester road was next visited, and a brace soon went away. They were killed, making a brace and half for the morning. Hounds visited the south side of this country on Fridaymorning. LTn for tu nately, the weather was anything but pleasant, rain coming down until nearly ten o'clock. Tho Tell cover, Wrenbnry, Frith, and Mr. Starkey's covers held several cubs, and hounds had a rare good time, killing no fewer than four brace of foxes during the morning. Champion and his pack have had wonderful sport, killing no fewer than 18;\ brace of foxes in 16 mornings' hunting. This is a good record. BLUE CAP.

BISHOP'S DAUGHTER MARRIED. CEREMONY AT ST. ASAPH. In the piesonco of a largo gathering at St. Asaph Cathedral,, on Thursday, Mr. W. Bernard Branston, the only son of Mr. W. B. Branston, of 61, Onslow Gardens, London, was married to Miss Blanche Edwards, youngest daughter of the Bishop of St. Asaph. The ooiomony was conducted by tho Bishop of St. Asaph, assisted by tho Bi&liop of Bangor, the Bishop of Uhester (undo of the bride), and the Dean of St. Asaph. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Harold Edwards Her bridesmaids were Miss Edwards (sister), Miss Branston (sister of the bridegroom), Miss Graoo Jaync and Miss My- fanwy Edwards (cousins of the bride), Miss Gladys Hore, Miss E. Hayes, and Miss H. Thomas. Tho brast man was Major Fuller, of tho Royal Engine-eis. The scrvica was fully choral, the Cathedral choir being in attendance, and Mr. W. E. Belcher presiding at the organ. After the (swnwny the Bishop of St. Asaph and Mrs. Edwards held a reception at. the- Palace, which was numerously attended. Mr and Mrs. Branston afterwards left for the Italian Lakes. Among the guests were Lady Florentia Hughes and- Mr. H. R. Hughes (Lord-Lieuten- ant of Flintshire), Sir William and Miss Preece, Lady Constance Bates, Sir William and Lady Tate, the Countess of Dundonaid, Major and Mrs. R. WiUiams Wynn, the Hon. Mrs. Laurence Brodrick, Colonel and Miss Mesham, Mm Mamwaiing, Mr. H. II. Branston, Colonel, Mrs. and Miss Howard, Colonel S. Sandbach,, and most of the olergy of tho diocese. Upwards of 400 presenta were received, the givers including Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd-George, Sir Wat kin Wynn, Sir Francis and Lady Ed- wards, the Bishops of Chester, St. Davids, and Bangor, tho Doan of St Asaph, Sir Foster Ctin- liff, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Weyman, the Coun- tess of Dundonaid, and Lady Mostyn of Talacre. The wediding cake was supplied by Messrs. Holland and Sons, who also catered for the re- ception.

CHESTER POLICE. I SATURDAY.—Before Mr. R. Lamb. I ALLEGED LARCENY OF LEAD.Walter Burke (42), 7, Lower-yard labourer, was charged with being unlawfully in possesion of 1061be. of load at Chester on the previous day.— Inspector Tillcy said this lead had been stolen from the leadworks, and ai there was another man implicated he applied for an adjournment until Wednesday.—Sergeant Jones stated that at 10.20 p.m. he saw the prisoner in company with another man coming -from the direction of Queen's-road. Prisoner waa carrying some- thing on Ilia shoulder, which witness discovered to be lead. On being questioned he denied any knowledge of it, and when charged at the polioe- station he (said it had been given to him.- Prisoner: I was parsing City-road, when I ^aw the lead in a field. The Chairman Was it pipe lead?-—Sergeant Jones: No, air, it was an ingot. Prwoner was remanded. FORTY-FIVE TIMES.—Charles Adams (56), no fixed abode, was charged with sleeping out in an outhouse near the old Dee Bridge that morning.—P.C. Lawrence proved the ease, stating that ho found prisoner at 1.30 a.m. asleep in an outhouse used by the Telephone Company. Ho had a penny and a knife in his poisser^ion.— Inspector Tilley said the man had been before the justices 45 times.—He waa h€nt to gaol for 14 days. DESERTER.—A youth named Thomas Higgins (19) was charged with being a deserter from tho Con naught Rangers, stationed at Gaiway.—P.C. Adams, who proved the case., said he saw Higgins in Bridge-street about 10.30 on Friday night. He admitted being a deserter, and witness found Higgins was in the "Gazette" a.e, having datserted twelve months ago.—Prisoner was remanded to await the arrival of a military tl.ex)ort. TUESDAY.—Before Ald. Robt. Lamb (in the chair) and Air. Wm. Ferguson. VIOLENT PRISONER.—John Gibbons, rag gatherer, Chester, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Grosvenor Park tho previous day, and with assaulting P.C. Thomas Salisbury in the execution of his duty.—P.C. Salisbury stated that at five o'clock on Monday afternoon prisoner was drunk and disorderly in Grosvenor Park. When witness arrested him, ho (prieorun) kicked him several times in the back, and bit ins hand and thumb. He was so violent that his boots had to be taken off, and he had to be handcuffed.—Tho Chief Conslable You had to practically sit on him all the way?— Yes, sir; ho struggled aLl the way.—Mr. Evans, superintendent of the Park, who corroborated, said that one hour previous to his arrest he was put out of tho Park.—The Chief Constable said that sine? 1903 this man had been continually coming before the justices for this same offence, having sorved sentences of six months and thrc-e months for assaults on tho police. He bad bitten tl1' officer's liand and caused a ehsgraceful scene in the city.—Tho charge of being drunk and dis- orderly was withdrawn, and prisoner was sent to gaol for three months with hard labour for the assault on the police. WARRANT RlGHT YEARS OLD —Georgo Pymm (44), 4. Soaville-buildings, labourer, and Jane Pymm (39), his wife-, were charged on a warrant with being drunk and disorderly at Steam Mill-street, Ch<«ter, on the 17th April, 1900.P.C. Dution. said that on the date men- tioned, a.t 7 30 p.m., prisoners were drunk and disorderly at the Steam Mill. quarrelling and using bad language.-Tiie Chairman: Why didn't you appear to the summons?—Prisoner I nevor had the summons.—Tho Chief Con- eiahie: Your wife had it. It is fourteen years since they were both here, your worships.—Tho male defendant plc-aded not guilty, and his wife admitted being drunk. He said ho had been in I th" eity a month, and was working now in con- n<'O tiün with tiio erection of a lavatory in the Square.—Defendants were cach fined 5s. and CQ%S. and allowed until 19th of September to pay- I

Towards the expenses in connection with the recent itnnual Friendly Societies' Demonstration, M.P.. has sent a cheque for i?5. Mr. MonHd, OUSEWIVES. uo for 4?5. FOR HOUSEWIVES. A neat and handy book has been issued, containing simple and dainty currant and banana rccipe5. and should prove useful to the housewife and prefessional cook. The book contains a large number of recipes and particulars of a cooking competition, for which cash prizes are offered. It can be obtained | at grocers' shops in the city. J EPICURES PLEASE NOTE. --FoT beet Cheshire Cheese and High-Claros Provisions of all kinds try W. Jonee, Bridge-street, Chester.

A COUNTY LEADER. I DR. J. ATKINSON, CREWE. I To spe-ak of the association of Dr. Jam-v At- kinson with Crewe is to time the history of the town's progress, to follow its gradual develop- ment from a comparatively small and insignifi- cant place to one of the chief railway centres of the country. At each stage in its advance- ment the name of Dr. Atkinson occurs foremost among tlioee who have helped the forward movement. Much of his long life's work has been gi ven for the benefit of Crewe, and no one acquainted with the town's history for nearly the past half-century will but admit that the town would have been the. poorer without him, .ttn (I. has gained' beyond computation by his d-c- voted and sHf-sao;iticing public labours. The Ciiewe man who knows anything about. his town will tell you that words cannot adequaitely cti- mate the value of the doctor's association with tho neighbourhood. Dr. Atkinson, who came from. the noith coun- try, settled in Crewe when quite a young man, and waa appointed surgeon to the L. and N -W. Railway Works. Ihis position he holds still, so that for forty years or so he has been medical officer to tho thousand s of men employed at the large works. He has also during that time en- joyed an extensive private practice, lie mar- ried Miss Miriam Hill, daughter of the late Mr. John Hill, who in his time was a great railway contractor, and who not only owned a grea.t deal of property in Crewe, but. recognising the probability of future extensions of the town, buiit the large Market Hail, which was in later years acquired by tho local authority. Dr. Atkinson's name will go down to posterity as that of the first Mayor of the borough. Prior to 1877 Crewe was governed by a Local Board, and in that year a charter of incorporation was acquired and a Town Council elected. A large number of candidates came forward, and out of about twelve m the East Ward Dr. Atkinson headed the poll. On the ejection of Mayor (in the month of July), he and the late Alderman Heath tied with the same number of votes. Mr. Lord, who was the presiding officer, gave his casting vote in favour of Dr. Atkinson, who thus became the first Mayor. In the following November he wac, elected for tho ensuing twelve months. His period of office was marked with the utmost social success. Extremely hospitable by natuio, he promoted a round of festivities and social functions in which practically the whole town joined, and the happy gatherings which took place under his sngis are remem- bered to the present day. A very happy event, occurred during his tenure, a daughter being born to Dr. and Mrs. Atkinson, and they were presented by the town with a silver cradle. The doctor's connection with municipal affairs oon- I tinued for many years. At the time of his election as Mayor he war, appointed an akler- man and held the position for many years, rendering great service to his fellow-ratepayers. His sound judgment on all matters pertaining to local government, and especially on finance, were immensely appreciated- Ilis .severance with the Town Council came with the refusal of a Radical majority to re-elect him to the aldermanic bench. By his colleagues on the Council he was presented with a life-sixed por- trait of himself in oils, and this he presented to the town. The portrait now hangs in the Council Chamber. ON THE COUNTY COUNCIL. I Dr. Atkinson's notable for the public weal were continued in a wider sphere when the county councils came into being. He en- tered the Cheshire Council on its formation as one of the representatives of Crewe, and up to the present time has held the position, being re-elected without opposition at the end of each triennial term. For many year6 he held the important, post of Chairman of the Finance Committee, and on his retirement from the active work of that office last year he had the distinction of being presented by the members with a beautiful illuminated album containing an address, the county arms in colours, and fine photographs of the county buildings, and the address was endorsed by every member of the Council. As a politician Dr. Atkinson has exercised considerable innuenee in Crewe and district, A tn1) Conservative, he has been prominently identified with tho constitutional party sinoe an early period in his career. The worth of his service during the long interval to the pre- sent day the workers of the party are never weary of extolling. He has wielded a tre- mendous influence, and his great popularity han been unwaning. Had he cliop,en to do eo, he might, in all probability, have entered Parlia- ment. Persona grata with everyone, when Cheshire was divided into single member con- stituencies, he was invited to stand for the Crewe Divison, and had he done so there is little doubt that ho would have been elected, as the esteem in which he was held was by no means confined to his own party. He was unable, however, to see his way to accept nomi- nation. He persuaded Mr. Oscar Leslie Stephen, a prominent railway director, to content the seat. From that time he has continued more or less in active association with the Conserva- tive cause. As president of the local associa- tion he has been the recognised leader, and he has given ungrudgingly of his time and labour in the interests of the party. In hundreds of other ways Dr. Atkinson has rendered valuable service to the community, in general. A Churchman, he has liberally sup- ported hi.s church, and has not confined his generosity to his own denomination. Exceed- ingly broad-minded and tolerant, it has been hio wont to recogirse to the full the good work done by other bodilee, and whenever an appeal was made to him on behalf of chapels and other societies it haB rarely, if ever, been made in vain. An instance of this was seen in a very generous sub- scription given to the Wesleyan Chapel erected opposite his residence in Mirian House. Ho has ever been keenly interested in educational work. which he has done much to foster, and he haa continuously be-en a member of the council of the Mechanics Institution. Philanthropy in various ways engaged hio attention. There are scores of societies, friendly and other, which he has helped, and few bodies are there but liave his name on their list of honorary officers. He took great interest in the formation of the Alexandra Athletic Club, and is president at the present time. One side of his life which cannot be over- looked is his asisociatioin with tho Volunteer movement. He held hon. surgeon's commission in the old 36th Regiment, and on the formation of the Railway Engineers was appointed Surgeon Captain. He retained his connection with the regiment until he was retired under the age limit, and having pawed through aU the ranks posáblc, he retired with the title of Lieutenant- Co'onel and the Yoluntœr decora.tion. Of tho services ho rendered to this splendid corps much could be written; suffice it to :-ay that he left the j battalion full of honours and holding the cherished esteem of all ranks. Dr. Atkinson hao reached an advanced age, and much further public work is not possible. But the memory of his notable achievements will never fade.

WHEELOCK. THE LATE MR. W. JINKS.—The will of tho late Mr. William J ink, of Wheclock, miller, a member of the Congleton Board of GuardiaJis and Rural Council, and for many years a mem- ber of the Sandbach Urban Council, has been proved, and shews estate valued at £ 2,544. PRESENTATION TO SCHOOLMASTER — A interesting presentation took place at the school on Friday, when Mr. Moor?, ex-head- master of the school, was the recipient of a pre- sent subscribed for by the teachers and scholars as a tok-eii of their respect and esteem. The gift, which took the form of a marble clock, was presented by the Vicar, who refcried to Mr. Moo.o's excel tent qualities as a toaoher, and the good work lie had done. He wished him every success and prosperity in his new sphere of life. Mr. Moore suitably repliisd. It is probable that other presentations will be made to him this week end.

THE WALLS.—At a meeting of the Anthro- pological Section of the British Association on Monday morning, Mr. R. Newstead read a paper on the recently discovered section of the Roman wall found near the Pepper Gate, on the site of the new National Telephone Exchange. On Tuesday Mr. Newstead also contributed a paper on the Bionomics of Tse tse flies in relation to sleeping sickness. TATTENHALL DAIRY AND HORTICUL- TURAL SHOW.—The best Cheese in the Show was bought by William Jones, High-Class Pro- vision Merchant, Bridge-street, Chester.

DUNHAM HILL. I PARISH CIIURCH. -On Sunday special ser- mons were preached on behalf of the choir and organist fund by the Rev. Canon E. F. Brown. At the afternoon service the congregation brought, blackberries and fruit in large quanti- ties as a thank offering. The singing was hearty. 11

TARVIN. I ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.The Wesleyan Chapel celebrated their unniveru.a.ry on Sun- day, when two sermons were preached by the Rev. J. Harries, the riiswly-appointed minister to the Ta.rporley circuit. The able discourse of the Rev. gentleman created a favourable im- pression. The collection in aid of the trutst funds was between nine and ten pounds. A

GUESFORD. I THE BAZAAR.—A. meeting of the stall- holders and others interested in the bazaar J c- cently held at Gresford was to he held at the Girls' School, Gresford, yesterday (Friday), for the purpose of passing the accounts. These shew an expenditure of L77. 0s. lid. for the working of the. bazaar, and a balance in the bank of £ 745. 14s. 4d. The sum of ;C20. 4s. was paid for admission, and the chief amounts taken at tho stalls were: Lady Egerton's stall, E 128 lis. 4d.; Lady Margaret Cholmondeley's stall, £114. 16s. 9d. Mrs. Stanley Owen's stall, B117 12s. 7d. pa.rish stall (Mrs. Fishbourno and Mrs. G. II. F. Robeitson), E103. 13s. 9d. ——————— »

I TILSTON. I DROWNED IN A TUB.—On Wednesday t.he West Cheshire Coroner (Mr. J. C. Bate) held an inquest at Tibton touching the death of Gladys Jenkins, the two-year-old daughter of Thomas Jenkins, Tilston Green.—Jenkins, who is employed as a groom, said that on Tues- day, about 4.15, the child ran out by the back door, and five minutes later his wife found her in a dolly tub. There wao soapy water in thte tub, and the child was dead when takori ctit.- P.C. J. Thelwell, Tilston, stated that he and tho district, nurse tried artificial respiration, but found life extinct.—The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death." —*

FRODSHAM. I CIRCUIT GATHERING.—On Wednesday a circuit tea mooting was held at the Trinity Chapel, followed in the evening by a public meeting, to wieloome the arrival of the newly- appointed circuit minister, the Rev. J. L. White, who succeeds the Rev. W. H. Moseley, the latter having been appointed to a circuit in the Isle of Man. Mr. S. Woodward presided, and word u of welcome wore offered. by the fol- lowing representatives from the various contre-s of tl-to el reu It:-Frodshain, Meissrs. R. Proud and W. D. Ringrose; Kingeley, the Chairman and Mr. John Norcrofss; Five Crosses, Mr. Booth and Ile'^bv, Mr. R. A. Lee. The Rev. J. Galland Hartley, the chairman of tho dis- triot, gave a telling address. The Rev. J. L. White thanked the speakers A ———————

ROSSETT, I PARISH CHURCH —The Vicar left this wefek for his annual holidays, and during his absence the duties will be performed by the Rev. J. Nankivell, B.A., one of the assistant clergy from Seaoombe. MOTHERS' rNION.-Thc annual meeting in connection with the local branch of the Mothers' Union took place on Friday. A short service wac, conducted at the parish church, the siermon being preached by the Rev. D. Davies (vicar of Wrexham). The members, nnm.ooring about 100, afterwards partook of tea in the schools. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL.— Anniversary services were conducted on Sun- day, the preacher being Mr. G. Jepson, of Chester. On Monday the annual tea meeting and concert took place. Tho chair was occupied by Mr. T. Prichard, of Trevalyn. The pro- oeeds w<,re in aid of the trust fund. a__

HESWALL. I ACCIDENT.—A lad named Lewis while play- ing with others with the pump at the railway station got one of his hands in the eogio of the wheel. It was badly crushed, necessitating, it ie feared, the amputation of three of his fin- gers. YOUNG MARKSMAN'S SUCCESS.—The final shoot by the members of the Heswail Miniature Rifle Club for the hancteome cup presented for competition by Mr. W. Campbell Gardner, of Oldfield-road. took place on Satur- day, when Mr. W. Caldow established himself as the winner of the first trophy put up for the club Mr. Caldow, who is only 19, is curiously enough the youngest member of the club, and has thus given every promise of a prominent career as a rifleman. The competition pro- duced some extremely keen scoring, and Mr. Caldow, who won by the narrow majority of one point, had to obtain a bullseye with his last, shot in order to conclusively establish his claim to the cup. The trophy was presented to the winner on Tuesday. The runnier-up wao Mr. Richard Tarbuck, who was scratch man, and the final scores were:—Mr. W. Caldow, 431: Mr. n.d. Tarbuck. 430.

-————— ? CONN AH S QUAY & SHOTTON. I SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.—On Saturday the scholars attending th:* St. Ethelwold's and Queen's Ferry Sunday Schoo's had their annual treat. Tea was served in the Shoiton schools. Sports were indulged in until dusk in a field ad- joining the school (kindly lent for the occasion bv Mr. J. R. Charmlev). ? NURSING ASSOCIATION.—On Tuesday a mc?tin? of members of the Connah'" Quay and Dieti ict Nursing Association was held. The twport for the past year was submitted, shewing a balance in hand of E49. 9s. fcd. A vote of tihanks waa accorded Messrs. J. W. Connell and Walter Reney for their kindness in auditing the accounts. The committee were deeply grateful to Mr. E G. Copley, who collected no less than £ 13. 3s. 6d. also to the Misses Carter, Prince, P,I,tnf, Bennett, Amos and Jones for their kind assistance in co'lecting. COLLISION AT SEA.—The Liverpool Under- writers' Association report that, the schooner Mary Ashbumer, trading between Connah's Quay and Barrow, was towed into the Mersey on Monday evening by tho steamer G. A. Savage It was totally dismasted, having been in collision with the lattcor off Orrne's Head. The steamer, however, received no damage, and pioeecded to her destination.—Tho schooner Jamcfl Postlethwaite, also belonging to Con- nah's Quay, grounded on Monday ii glit, during a gale on sam" rocks in tho north-west of Ire- land. Both these vessels shortly were to be sold by auction at this port. SEALAND CHRISTIAN MISSION. The anniversary services in connection with the Sea- J.and <11ni"t'ian Mission took place on Sunday. A ohoir of nearly foi-t-y liitlo boys and girls, the latter being attired in white costumes with pink srtsihes. and t.he boys wearing pink ties, was mar- shalled on the plat form. Tlw services were con- ducted by Mr. Charmley's (Chester) P.M. Band, consisting of Messrs. Charmley, Taylor and "Glory" Woods. The children, who had been 1raincd by Mr. W. J. Williams, of Rivertown, sang in their usually sweet manner. Several -,(, t niai-?ner. ?-, ral- favourite pieces were rendered, including "Kind Words" (Nichol) and a new petting to the well- known hymn, "Pull for the shore." T lie mLm b c.r.,4 of the GYMNASTIC CLUB.—The members of the Shot ton Gymnastic Club held their first, annual diiii-Kir xt, the Queen's Ferry Hotel on Wednes- day evening, in co-operation with the Chester Athletic Club. Thirty members sat down to a repast provided by Mrs. Maynard. Mr. E. G. Copley presided. Lic-ut. E. Marriott, R.N R., proposed the health of the members of the Ces- tt-ia. Amateur Athletic Club. Mr. Sydney Scdioley (president of the Cesitria Club) thanked them for their warm welcome. He said the united effort., of the- clubs had realised nearly £50 for two sick brothers to help them back to health and strength. That was something to be proud of. (Applause.) He noticed that, there was a proposition to appioaeh the Joea: govem. ing body to stake out a portion of the river Dee, whictt would be safe, for bathing purposes. He thought there was a great, risk in river bathing under its present conditions and considering that oighty per cent, of the houses were void of a bathroom, he saw no reason why this should not bo granted, so that adults, as well as ohil- dren, could have a safe dip. (Applause.)

MOLLiNGTON. I MESSRS. DODD'S SALE.-The sale of Mol- lington pedigree large white pigs was attended by a large number of representative buyers. The highest price obtained was 1991> and the average for fifty-six pigs sold was 5gs- A litter of ten pigs nine weeks old realised 28gs. The follow- ing are a few of the chief prices: lOgs., Mr. Vernon, Market Drayton: 3jgs., Mr. Lee, Broughton; 63gs., Mr. Sadler, Tattenhall; 7ga, Mr. Houlbrooke; 6gs., Mr. Moore; 5jg«., Mr. Vernon; 5gs., Hon. J<Al..n; 5¿g., Mr. Avis; 6ge.. Mr. Sherwin., etc. 6? ,i g o., Mr. Slifrw1n., etc.

FL i iNT. I THE GERMAN WORKS. A German syndi- cate has for some time been in negotiation for the purchase of about 55 acres of land at Flint a site for works for the manufacture of arti- ficial silk and ceiluktec products. Boring opera- tions have been going on for some time for the purpose of testing the water supply, and a com- pany whieh lias been formed lias virtually decided to purchase the site. The works, it is estimated, will give empkivment for about 1,000 hands, one half of whom will be women. As the process will require a considerable amount of chemicals, the works will be associated with that of the Unit-eo Alkali Company at Flint. 1

SANDYRCOFT. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—-At the Presbyterian Church, on Sunday, the anni- versary services were held. Tho Rev. T. G. Owen, M.A., of Liverpool, officiated. Special music and anthems were rendered by the choir. l'ItE, -SENTATION.Lu,t week a presentation took place in the dinner hour on the premise. of tho Sandycroft Foundary Co. of a handsome roll top desk, stationery, and a ,t of carver*, subscribed for by the officials and workmen, to Mr. John Jones, its a token of esteem, upon his retiring from the company's flervice after 46 year, Mr. E. Sydney Taylor preceded and made the presentation. All the arrangements had been carefully carried out by Mr. Joltn Day.

I LITTLE SUTTON. RECREATION ROOMS.—The annual meet- I ing of the members of rooms was held on Monday, Mr. W. Jenkins presiding. The treasurer's statement shewed a balance of £ 6 fki. 3d., compared with £ 1. 12s. 9d. at the be- ginning of the year. The secretary reported that the past season had been succ. sisful. They had 80 members, and a shooting range had been added to the room. The library now con^sted of 450 volumes. They regretted that their esteemed president (Mr. R. R. Douglas) had re- moved from the village. Mr. J. Hopley was -vl r J. flopl(?y was elected president., and Mr. W. Jcnkin>vm was unanimously re-elected chairman. Mr. G. Hutton was also re-elected hon. secretary. Mr. Jenkinson having cxpr* rv-ed the wish to retire from the office of treasurer, Mr. J. NicholLs Wa.i chosen to fill the vacancy. A strong committee wao appointed. ——————— JL

QUEENS FkUUY. I ACCIDENT.—At noon on Monday a boy named Samuel Edwards, aged seven, residing in Butler-street, Shotton, was knocked down by a motor car. The car stopped and the occu- pants took home the boy, who was rather badly cut. BAZAAR.—In connection with the Zion Primitive Methodist. Church, a very suoccrisful two-days' bazaar was held in the Schoolroom on Wednesday and Thursday. The object, was to raise funds for the reduction of a debt on the church, as 6hortly it will be imperative to pro- vide increased accommodation for the various agencies of the church. On Wednesday Mr. W. Fryer presided, and the opening ceremony was performed by Mr. J. W. Summers. On Thurs- day the proceedings were opened by the scholars of the Sunday school. Mr. Edward Mousdalo (superintendent) presided. The following were in charge of the stalls:Drapery stalls, Mrs. Faulkner, Mrs. H. Hough, Mm. Mout-dale, Mrs. Nicholle and Mrs. Wiiliams; fancy stall, Mm. C. Williams, Mrs. T. Pickford and Mrs. John Weigh; fruit and flowers: Mioses L. Bos- well, Alice Mouedale, Bessie Weigh, Hilda and Eva Williams; grocery stall, Mr. Thoo. Parry and Mr. W. Faulkner; refreshment stall, Mrs. Hallows, Mrs. Wainwright, Miss Stott, Miss Cliff and Mrs. Parry; living pictures, Mrs. Weigh and party; entertainments and concerto, Mr. Charles Williams. There were numerous side shows and competitions. A

ELLESMERE PORT & WHITBY I BOWLING.—Another handicap was com- pleted at the Railway Hotel Green on Wednes- day for prizes given by Mrs. McGarva and the club. In the final J. McGarva beat J. Price 15-8. The Wednesday handicap was also corn pleted, W. Wallbank beating T. Wilding. BREAKDOWN.—We regret to tate that an engine broke down on Tuesday at Burnell's ironworks, and it ie estimated it will t.hrow close on 200 men out of work for a month. Happily no one was injured, although several had narrow escapee. This particular section of the works had been "playing" two weeks, and it is unfor- tunato that the accident, should have happened when the outlook for the t.rade \V¡ 60 !HUGh brighter. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CENTENARY. Ori Sunday special service* were held in the Primitive Methodist Church, Who by, in •ovation of the centenary movement. Ma.yor of Chester was the special preacher. Mrs. Fos- ter presided at the organ. On Monday evening a public centenary meeting was hold, under the presidency of Mr. Thomas Jones, the speakers being the Rev. James Travis, of diopter, and the Rov. D. T. Hatfield'. A special featur? was the singing of three solos, "Theie is a giveli hill," "Nearer my God" and "I heard' the voic?," by Miss Edith Randies, of Chester. Miss Ellmore officiated at. the piano. A

SHEEP WORRYING AT RHOS.-Twenty- five valuable sheep, belonging to Messrs. John Jones and Son, Dinerth Hail, Colwyn Bay, were found killed on Rhos Golf Links on Monday, presumably by a dog. Eight sheep were also fcund a few days aco on Bryn Euryn Farm, killed in the same way. The sheep appear to have been run down and then killed apparently by the same dog by biting through the jugular vein. EPICURES PLEASE NOTE.-For best Cheshire Cheese and High-Claris Provisions of all kinds try W, Jones, Bridge-street., Chester.

TIDE TABLE. HIGH WATER AT CHESTER- kvbh ?"rJ? SEl'TEMBER. II. M. I"  '12 59 21 9\ 2l 12 Saturday 4 13 Sunday | 1 42 20 6 ,43 M Monday. 3 2 19 2  15 Tuesday 3 2 17 4 16 Wedn(;Nday. 543 15 4 ?? 17 Thursday 4 29 13 2 ?< 18 Friday 5 30 I 11 3 0

LIOIITING-UP TABLE. I All cycles and c?.her .vehicl% in the hotel district must be iighlcd up ?-5 stated ?'. ? ^g followin& g table — r. U. S&turd?y, ScpteMberl2  Sunday, ?pternber 1:3. 1 Monday. ?ptcmber 14 .< Tuesday, S'ptem her 15 Wednesday, September 16 Thursday, September 17 .21 Friday.?eptemhor 18. 

THE NOTED FIRM FOR WEDDING RlNGS BUTT & CO. (LTD.) ptUINEA GO L D WEDDING R I N I A Handsome Present with From 15/- upwards. Private Room. 32, EASTGATK ITONV AND :ITRG

BIRTHS, MATTBIAGFIJ & DBAFH* d 3(6 BIUTIŒ, MAIW.lAGES and DEAT.t charged at Lhe rate of 20 word s for h. (PreP^j)f If not prepaid the charge will be 2s. bd. The announcement must be authenticated by tbi Signature and Address of the Sender. MAIUUAGES. !J. GUY-PAUK Ou the 9th September, at Christ, C?"?„ Higher Hebin?ton, by the Rev. ?sHe Troughton. \F.oc WidmmCuy, "Ivanhoe," Old Chester-road, Ferry, to Emma t'ai-i-. -road, Ferry. WATKINS-HASWELL-On the 9th September, Oswald's Churh, Chester, by the He v. Hubert Wv,,ry,, M.A., James Watkm, Lieutenant Hoyal Ariiiy )Icdj.?? Corps, to Florence Emily, 6ecovd daughter of lr.. Mrs. Win. Haswell, 31, P?rk?a.te-ro?d, ?'hest?r. DEATH. > COKE—On th? Dth September, -,t 25, SUerri^'f AnHetd, John William, eldest, son of the late  and Mur?ret Cole, of Chester (2/ years in the .{))? of the Merm-y Docks and Harbour Hoard). at Chester Cemetery on Monday next, at 3 o'clock IN MEM Oft [AM. BIlvD—la loving memory of my dear sister, Anme late of 6, Catherine-street, who died 17th ?ep'?"n) 1896. (Her end was peaee. ] ( GARNEK—In loving memory of Harriett th''?l* beloved daughter of .?lfre(i and Mary Ellen C?r"?? 1'ark?tc-road, who f?i) asleep September 13th, aged 19 years. Harriett, thy last fond smile a blessing jet, Rests on our hearts like dew; And often in the silent hours We weep and think of you. ,ed JACKSON—In loving memory of Elizabeth, the b9 wife of K Jackson, 13, Tarvin-road, who f,ll September 7th, 1904. JONES—In affectionate remembrance of Wii!?" ",b' beloved husband of Mary joll" ? 1, Milton'ht,ree <>' departed this life September 9th, 1S98. Ten years have passed but still I niiss him, Ilow I loved him none can tell; But we hope in heaven to meet Where there are no farewells. ,U LFNT- In fond and loying memory of Kosic, ;-II' beloved daughter of Robert and Mary Jane I,U"t" ?o died September 11th, 1S00, aged 17 years. What happy hours we once enjoyed, How sweet their merfiory still i Hut they have left all aching void The world can never till. cor.) (From dear Father and Mother, Clifton ?° f ). MOLYNEUX—In l¡wing mCmory of Ada France ?.(t neux, the beloved daughter of Thomas and  Crawford, 5, Lyon-street, Chester, who died Sep^ J 9th, 1904, aged 26 years. 1 Call not back the dear departed, I Anchored safe where Htorms are o'er; £ On the borderland we left her f Soon to meet and port no more. Peace, perfect peace. tltØ\ WYXNK —In ever-loving' memory of our detf :rI' Hannah Wynne, 8, Steele-street, Chester, who (j, this life September 12th, 1M. You are not forgotten, mother dear, Nor ever will you be As long as life and memory lasts We shall remember thee.. Hie.) (From her loving children, Louie, Connie and |[je.)

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[W'" e' LOCAL lNVKNTIONS^A-i^ been made for a patent by John lr(;v(1!C of road, Ellesmere Port, Cbeahire. for irlipro vO .Vol0 in indicators, for indi?tm? '? ,?? ?? in ndicators, for indica e (Ir Dove st?.n turbine or steam reclpl OC¡ltl.1Ill:}r5 b JI'' The*e l ^t;cular«r0ij'' & ?uid-pre?ure Englllf'8. Thee pal tIC d ýol1l1 ?q fol', dorl. jo& been supplied ua by Me-st H ?? d'(1t1. J<f:rtl' patent agents, 45, CiMnfery 'an? ??st?"???. repr?ted by C. W. ?ohn*^ ^,x'sta! o bers, who will give ?dv.M ?? :Issls tF,,C, t," Otlr raders on all matters re a i o to oe signs nnd trade !T?n ? ,m!?"?'??1' Printed and 'pubM?t for and "n be1l1d J j¡1llt .e(ftl and North Wa)es Np"o1>:J.per c{)rnlnY1 ¡;, OÓ'pl',# JAMES ALŒRT {UR?IiALL ?????r? Office, 8, Bridge-street, in the City u ChCD September 12, 19M

NESTON. HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF —The son of Mr. Walter Oxton, of Gladstone-ioad, fell and broke his aim a dty or two ag-.). This was the second time the boy has suffered a fracture of the same arm within tite past few months. DANCE.—A long evening was held at the "Neston Liberal C.ub'' on. Wednesday. B:own- son's Band (Chester) was in attendance, and there were about 100 persons present. A pilvil was offered for a waltzing competition in call. lwotion with the dance, and this was won by Mr. John Matthews, junr., Pear Tree Creseen., a.nd Miss Thomas, Brook-street. SERIOUS CHARGE.—At the Neston Petty Sessions, before Colonel Lloyd, on Thursday, a Neston youd, name-d Albert Henry Thackeray, was charged in custody with stealing 3s. 6d., the property of Ernc.st Owen, a Neston baker and confectioner. P, ieuner pleaded guilty.— Sergt. Wharam stat-f,d that tho previous after- noon he vidted the shop of Mr. Owens in Bridge- street, and took prisoner into custody. It ap- peared that lie had effected an entry into ihc, back premises of Mr. Owen's hop by forcing the oatch of a window, and had taken thr. amount. named. There was another joutli with him at Cho time, who was not yet in custody, and h" now applied for a remand to the next: monthly sessions, which would be held on the 50th inst. —-Thackeray was accordingly remanded on bail. OUR NEW SISTER.Following on the gar- den party which he recently gave at the vioar- ago to the Sunday school teachers, the Vicar, the Rev. Canon Turner, on Saturday enter- tained the members of the St. Mary's Guild. The party numbered nearly forty, and tea at the vicarage was followed by a variety of amusements in the grounds. During an inter- val tho Vioar introduced Sister Dewhurst, who is taking t he place of Nutse Munro, the former church-worker, and referring to bpr cxcx--Ilc,tit credentials hoped the guild and the parishioners gen rally would givc: her a warm welcome. The Vicar's rencarks weie received with applause, and Sister Dcwhutsfc. in a • it t'e speech, expressed the hope that the voluntary workers wou'd as- sociate themselves with Iter in the work of the parish.

TATTENHALL SHOW. (See als0 page 3.) v, THE LUNCHEON. At tho conclusion of the luncheon, and after the loyal toast had been pledged, Mr. R. Bar- bour, of Bolesworth Oastio, congratulated the farmers of Cheshire on a prosperous summer, and on sustaining the quality of Cheshire choese. (Laughter.) The 0hx;e exhibits that day had indeed donc, the society great credit. (Applause.) Shows like that stimulated interest in the cheese-making industry and encouraged makers to produce the best quality. Mr. Bar- bour gave the toast of "The Judges," coupled with tho names of Messrs. We-iv^r, Roberta and Samuels.—Mr. Weaver briefly replied and joined with the Chairman in complimcnting all on tho success of the show—Mr. T. Bate man pro- posed the health of their prcsi-d-ont, Mr. Bar- bour, and the toast, was received with musical honours. lIe eulogised Mr. Barbour for the j active interest lie manifested in the society, and expressed the thanks of the corn-mi ttco to him.

LATEST ;LtKE'11a & ;¡# LATEST -I,IAITKETS & F A' (See also -ia,ge ii.,? -A I « LIVERPOOL COHN, FRIDAY.-??.e?.t < market ctosin?t'te?dy. but trad)ng?????'*j Tuesday's rates to halfpenny per cent:,]d?,t'O for American winters. J'iour dull sale, ?'??f? prices. Maixe tirm. and in n.oderate ?pQJ?? Mixed American, 7s. 5d. Plata D?l-It 5s.lld.;0de?, 5s. 11 Id. to 6.. All0 <?. te,id,?IJCY 00o?O to ?cm'city. Barley steady, unchaageo' ? h'm, unchanged, ?t ¡.II CHESTER CATTLE, THURSDAY-^ Prfj fair there was a smaller show of c? ,? » buyers, and a quiM trade. G<??d ca?. ?? milkeru were the only class in del",Llrij, ilbe?O making slightly beHer? prices. Ail ]'let 10' scriptions were nfg'ecMd and alru.o: ht!.1 1 P aJ?Ja. Sheep and lambs were in 61io rbt ly creased supply. Phiccs — Miich cû\vs, ;6'. £2; c¡¡lv, £15 to ?13; barren* io$\t, hc'fers, £ 9. to £ 15; bullocks, ?10 "I'I'We stirks, £6 to £ 8; lambs, 22s. to 268. j 1& to 2. ewes, 32s. to Os. Ý /'flt CHESTER HORSE. THURSPAV'- ?? ? t  fair was larger ?tpplied with anin1aJ, of 14 ¡ rlt"(1tJ of them of good class, but the rna i°rv^ ferior description. Trade; was ?"? an d ^t.h1 irregular ap?rt from the bus'nes? "?? '?..()? best lots. Thœ, made satisfactory P ? '?cs-  ?p{ on the whole quotations were much the fo, a?; last month, ranging from ???'? ??,?t)' good cart hor5C6, and up to £30 V h?Mee. <£,p.et 1 1,? e get WH1TCMURCH CHEESE. 'VVFr)"Laz? Pitch about 89 tons. Tr?de ? V- Prices:—Finest. 60. to <?-< '"?'" 59s. lower grades down to 50s. A FPllifO MANCHESTER FARM AND ??A?-p'h?i? PRODUCE, THURSDAY.-Pottvtoe. c h" bifo PRODUCE, THURSDAY.-Fot??; p?'?. 5s, to (is. Gd. per load (18 st,)iie-l?51)lb )*]3e jfor,d, ,,rrtlw 3s. Gd. to 4s. per cwt. Turnip,; 40sd Cta 19. per ton. Onions: Valenoan 68. 6 ? case. ]