Cheshire Observer

ATHLETIC NEWS, j FOOTBALL NOTES. j RESULTS. THE COMBINATION. j hliangor 3, Nantwioh 0. hRhyi 3, Crew-c Alexandra 1. hSaltney 1, Chirk 0. hMiddlewich 2. Druids 0. Connah's Quay 3, hllirkonhead 2. Whitchurch 5, li'rexham 2. I hCh eater 5, We>>hix>yl 1. ORKWE AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. Tarporiey 1, Crowe Nomads 2 WELSH AMATEUR CUP. hBuckley Rangers 3, Burntwocxl 1. I CHESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. Division I. ":Conp.ziJi'.i Quz,,v Vici. 1, Boughton 1. Mold Town 4, Greenfield 0. Division II. Sealand Road 5, City Mission 1. Unitarians 6, Grccnufield Reserve 0 (un- lniehed, and not included in league table). LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. Prescot Athletic 1, Helsby 0. I OTHER MATCHES. Brook Hirst 3, Sealand United 1. Frodsham 5, Warring-ton St. Paul's 0. I Frodsham 1. Thelwail 1. \Vol verhampton \V. 8, Mersey Ironworks 0. Burner's 1, Wirral Railway 0. All Sa.inœ' 6, Newtown 0. I St.  St. Oswald's C.L.B. 4, Christ Church C.L.B. HOW CHESTER WON. I Welshpool, who boast oi a capital centre posi- tion in the Combination table, visited Chester on Saturday, the match causing additional in- tet in view of the fact that three new men turned out for th-a Ccstrians. namely, Stockton at right outside, Otter in the centre forward position, and IV nt.Iey at left haif-back. All three changes were quite justified after the home eleven's disappointing exhibition in the game against Mkielknvich. and there was a oonaontme of opinion that the action of the directors was wise. It was not an ideal day for the winfter pastime, rain threatening at the out- fit, and the ground being heavy. The attendance was only fair when Welshpool won the toss, Chester starting against the I breeze. Otter kicked off. The commencement Xvw Chester in-possession, Stockton-being- fed from r.ht> centre. He put the ball across with locuracv, Ott?r all but rushing through. From the goal-kick Chester again attacked on the right, Luprpin shooting into goal. The leather Btruck the upright and passed to Roberts, who netted just as the whistle signalled stoppage of plav. A retaliative movement by the visitors took play to the other end. The home halves strove hard to repel the onrlaught, but to no purpose, Willivinb submitting a hard shot at close quarters. The hall, fortunately for Chester, sailing over the bar, Stockton was then con- spicuous for Chester with a clever individual effort. He trapped the bail neatly at about ten yard"" range, and then v-oJHed it 6traigbt into goal. Wos-lev .<:S on pms and needles, but he manae-J to divert the course of the ]-all after L<.ppin had all but mastered him.. The latter was to the fore again live minutes later with a judicious attempt to penetrate the citadel. An excursion to the city goal produced nothing, the home halves putting up a plucky defence. The game, so far. was fast. and did not Jack in- terest. Moreover, it would lie a difficult mat- tor to state which team were having the best of tho exchanges. Ben Roberts shone with a commendable effort. He broke through at a critical time, and leaping over all obstruction, challenged the custodian, the hall finding the rigging about a yard on the wrong side. With machine-like combination the visitors got away again, and Williams puzzled Keojiey with a queer shot, the ball crashing by him a foot wide, Keeley having dived !ow to clear a soeming ground shot. A leneational time ensued in the "Pcol" terri- tory. From a quick return by Wright. the risiting forwards attacked wi t.h vigour. Three ()f them advanced threateningly upon the Chester goal, and after inter changing had taken place, Da vies, with every good inten- tion, intervened, with the result that in his haste he put through his own goal. At this stage Wcfehpoc! were showing superiority, the shooting of the forwards being accurate. On thrfyj more occasions Koelev was tested with splendid shot.a. He came eafely through the melee, however. Davies eventually relieving the pr,ur>(>. At Icmth the Ce?tri?n forwards gal- loped away with tho sphere w??) under conn'o!. Stockton, who had ah-Mdy more than justified his ine!lJion in Ow otcvm, Unshed a b?autifu] centre, which Liha.m converted to the accom- paniment of loud cheers. Thus with ten minutes to go the teams were level. Obiter resivied on the aggressive, and for a time the "POQI" defence had a lively timo of it. Wail, on #6 left wing, was brilliant, and he mad e the meet of the chances that Ciimo his way. Play was of a n ice open nature, but the inci- dents were fewer than in the earlier stages. Welshpool made another bombardment, and were forced back, after which Lipsham was prominent with a fine attempt close into goal. Just on half-time Ben Roberts scored for Chester amid a scene of great enthusiasm. He received the ball after a short run and kiCk.dir:.1 It was only a fe2ble kick, but owing to impedi- ment thc? Welshpool men had, pwvokmgJy enough, to watch tho bail roil over tho line. Half-time Chester 2, Welshpool 1. The opening cf the vsec-ond half was notable for clever work on the Chester left. wing. Lap- pin almost baffling Wesley with a high curling el--ot. They wore, however, undeniable, and with the wind in their favour, bustled their op- ponents to some purpose. Roberta was respon- sible for Chester's third goal, the point being obtained nt about six yards' distance with a fast ground drive. The fourth point was not long in following, tho leather being literally rushod through by the whole of the forwards. Chester ha4 turned the tables with a vengeance, and the display of the forwards was a marked contract to that of the previous Saturday. They forced a corner, experiencing cruel luck from the ensuing exchanges. From a succeeding flag-kick Welshpool bccaine aggressive, and Ke.]ey was twice caJINi upon to save na?ty t3h<)??. Ha wae bustled by ihe opposing for- wards, but came off top-dog to the delight of the crowd. The game was faster than ever, but It became rough. The homo eleven, how- ever. iiiej- ted tlioir lead, and ought at this stage to have been more goals to the good. It was by sheer determination that the visitors were fiup- pressed, the Chester forwards playing with as ititteli vigour and energy as if they had not ob- tained the substantial lead to their credit. All the preeasuro waa not, however, applied by Chester, and Koeley was the saviour of his side on half a dozen occasions. The finish was a lively one, and a grand climax to an exciting: game was witnessed. Roberts scored the tifth point by means of a beautiful drive, he having obtained the ball from Lappin. The zeal of the visitors fell away after this, and the home forwards peppered their goal, but could not score again. In the last minute the ball found the net, but the otfside rule had been infringed. Result: Chester o, Welshpool 1. It was a capital game, interest being sustained in the movements from start to tinish. The Ccstrians, needless to say, were much superior to their opponents and played nr?t-ci?sa footuàl-a striking contrast to the exhibition of the previous week. I 1. SALTNEY'S PROGRESS. I I Jsaitney turuier strengthened their Combina- tion position on Saturday at the expense of I Chirk, who were entertained oil tin- home ground. Chirk won the- tos-. and gained the advantage of a slight wind At tho opening ftaltnry pressed, but tÀe CJhirk backs e!oar-c«l. Blackburn diibbkd down and paswd to S. Joins, who eliot wide. S. Jones put in a hard drive, which Morgan saved. Chirk retaliated without success, owing to the fine goaikeeping of Pennington. "Tich" Jours made some very fine iuns, but the Saltney shooting was weak. Blackburn raced away and pulsed to Morris, tho opposing custodian saving grandly. Chirk were- awarded a five kick, but Hewitt cloared beautifully. Saltney then pressed, andshotf at goal wore frequent, and abortive corrieifi numo;ous. The visitors bad a good chance of scoring, but failed, and Hewitt cleared. The Saltney forwards then forced the play into the visitors' goal area, and S. Jones tested Mor- gan. Blackburn, after a fin;' run, passed to Morris, who dribbled down the fidd and scored with a beautiful shot. Spui red on by this OllC- oosss, tho Saltney forwards becarn? more aggres- sive, but the good goalkeepirig of Morgan pre- vented further goals. G. Evans pa.&o;cxf to Blackbum, who missed only by a few incites, and then S. Jones put. in a fast drive, which ths goalkeeper managed to just Mtvf. Chirk retaliated, but failed to score, and half-time, ar- rived with tho home team loading by one goal to nil. At the commencement of the -.ee-end lialf Chirk bombarded the lion)" goal, but were on able to score ow ing to 1he fine play of the backs and goalkeeper. Moriis dribbled up the fi-eld and tapped the ball to Blackburn, whoso shot was disposed of cleverly by Morgan. A feature of the game was the fine disp'ay of the latter player. After about ten minutes of the second half had dapsrod Chirk vvero forced on the defensive. SaJtney were awarded a corner, whieh pioved abortive, and then Evans broke away and centred nieejy, the opposing back clou ring with a huge punt. The Saltney for- wftituj maintained the aggressive, but a series of free kicks were of no avail, and thy game ended in a win for Saltney by one goal to nil. QUAY'S AWAY VICTORY. I I(oliowing their re-cent welcome sequence of success "t, Coitnah's Quay made the journey to Rock vide, Birkenhead, on Saturday, pretty hopeful of another victory, and they were en- couraged by the fact that last season Birkcn- head 1 landed over the full quota of points to iiiv The visitors bad a strong side with them, Williams tettirning to tho half- back line, and Ihoiiiton, of Buckley, at out- sick- left. Tho Rockville ground was very lieavy and sedden. Birkenhead lost the toss and played uphill. A long punt by Hewitt put the visitors on t1l:- aggressive, and receiving from O'Neil, Petrie missed the mark by the nearest margin, while a moment later Chu.p- man smaitiy handled a straight one from Jones. The home go-el was subjected to hot tr-atxiienit, and from a scrimmage Robeits passed to who appeared to fumble when in a good posi- tion. but. O'Neil was on the sconc. and, fasten- ing on to the leather, beat Cliapman easily, although the goalkeeper touched the bail in its flight. The- Quay were ail over their oppon- ents, and backcd up by persistant half-back work, the forwards rained shots in at Chap- man, but the shooting generally was deplorably lacking in accuracy. After Petrie and Thorn- ton had put in good work, O Neil manoeuvred cloverly for an opening, and when that was obtained he sent the leather yards over the bar. Roberts tested Chapman with a beauty, whicn the 'keeper mulfrd, but recovere d and cleared smartly. Tho locals were seldom in the Quay territory, bu! when an invasion did threaten. Green and his colleagues soon sent the opposition to the rightabout. Keeping up •Iho pressure, Thornton centred perfectly, which Jones pounced upon, and, after eluding Moore, beat Chapman. A minute lafed O'Neil netted again, but ho was adjudged offside. Half-time came with tho Quay leading 2—0. The restart was sensational, as after a. min- ute's play the visitors obtained a third po'nt, a lw,autifu! onc, too. Green was the initiator, a.nd plying Jones with a neat. pass, the centre drew tho opposition and then parted to O'Ncil, tiho latter making no mistake* with a terrific hot. Petr;e (2) and O.Neil each netted again, all of which were ruled offside. After this the Merseysid-ers pressed incessantly for a consider- able timo, but L'oyd was in clcver form. A curious goal came to the locals. Hewit,t cleared a rush by the Birkenh-ead forwards. The ball was returned into goal by London, and Newton rushed from an onsido position and scored. After this ihe Quay mads many determined raids on Clw pmiri's citargle, but could not score again. After having by far the best of matters in the second half, Biikenhead scored again through Gray just before the finish. Birken- head failed to draw level, and were beaten after a hotly-contested game by the odd goal in five. This victory places the Quay third in the Com- bination table. Llovd in the Quay goal gave a capital display in tho second half, and was very ably covered by Tuft and Hewitt. Lum- ber g and Williams were always working, and Green gave an excellent display of sound de- fensive work. ONeil was the best- of a strong forward iino, whose shooting was never above mediocrity. Thornton gave a very good dis- play, and is fully deserving of a lengthy trial. The return fixture with Birkenhead will be played to-day (Saturday). In the Combination tourney on Saturday Wrexham lost at Whitchurch by 3-2, while Middlewich defeated the Dmid. by two clear goals. Helsby .seniors again appeared at home on Saturday, having Prescot Athletic as visitors in a Liverpool and District League match. Tho first item of interest was a corner to the homo team. Griffiths headed over, and then Lockett. placed wide from a free kick. The game was for some time of a give-and-take character. At length Prescot caught the home defence nap- ping, and scored with a good shot. Prescot's custodian cleared smartly from Hughes, and then Robinson shot wide. Jones again cleared from an attack by Prcscot, after which Helsby notched an offside goal. The slippery state of the ground militated against good play, and the game was only of a moderate character, little of interest transpiring for some time. Prescot had the best of matters up to the in- terval, when they led by 1—0. Re-start- ing, Helsby attacked, and Baker missed by inches from a centre by Hughes. Helsby 1 pressed for some time, but bad shooting and sturdy defence by the Prescot backs prevented any score. A couple of corners to Ileisby were well saved by the visitors' goalkeeper, who afterwards cleared from Warburton and Robin- son. The latter part of the game wa.s of a very moderate character, the home team failing to take advantage of many chances, while the visitors defended well. Helsby had eventually to retire beaten by one goal to none. F h. 1, .1' Frodsham had little difficulty in vanquis hing Warrington St. Paul's on the Athlotic Ground on Saturday. The visitors started against the wind, and Frodsham initiated the first attack, Sayl-e making a fine but eventually abortive run. Frodsham forced two corners in quick succes- sion, Spencer heading in each time but miss- ing. St. Paul's had exhibited sterling defence, and now only just failed to score, after equally clever forward play. The home team, who had slightly the better of the argument in this half, opened the score, Spencer netting after good play on the part of Sayle. Continuing aggressive tactios the same pi aye r accounted for another goal after a clever individual dribble dewn the centre. The home team onco more asrteti their guperiority, "d a pretty bout of passing culminated in Spencer, for the third time, placing the ball in the net. Spencer coo red the fourth goal for Frodsham, after pretty passing between H. Frodsham and Roughsedge, while Sayle added a fifth with a long shot, which the custodian seemed to mis- judge. The home team won handsomely by 5 to none. Frodsham Brotherhood were again only lucky enough to draw in their game with Thelwall Frodsham, the score finishing with a goal each. The match between Mersey Ironworks and Wolverhampton Wanderers' reserves caused a considerable amount of interest in football circles at the Port on Saturday. Mersey opened well with a nioe run down, and Connor was unlucky in having a fine centre charged down. Taylor put in a tricky bit cf rpay for the home side, and put Lewis in possession, a goal-kick resulting. The Wolves got down on the right, and Payne put in a nice centre, but Oakc-6 relieved. Connor was next applauded for a. fine run and CMitre, but the Wolves' keeper ran out and cleared. The visitors ex- celled in fine passing movements, and from one of these Harris was beaten by Mason, and from a beautiful pass by him Woodhonse ehot high over the bar. The Wolves now made things warm for the home <-Ieferjc(- ard Woodhou-x-, cleared in the nick of time. Stili the Wolves pressed, and Oakes was applauded for a well- timed clearance. Lewis next made play for the home team, but was robbed when well placed. Taylor eventually scored with a shot which gave the visitors' goalkeeper no earthly chance. Tho Wolves were to the front again with fine pars- ing, which transferred play to the other end, and here Harris saved the situation by another excellent save. Fast and exciting play fol- lowed. the Wolves doing most of the pressing iiüril Dodd, a new player from the Kaleyards, made play. Lewis made a fine effort to score from a very difficult angole, the ball hitting the side of the net. Payne next get away for the visitors, and transferred the ball to Mason, who easily defeated Harris for the second time. Even play followed, and half-time arrived with the score 2-1 in favour of the Wolves. On re- suming it was evident that the homo team had very nearly had enough of it, but they stuck manfully to their work. The visitors' superiority was beginning to be not i ced and Harris beat his namesake with a fine overhead kick, thus registering the third for the Wolves. Taylor scored his second goal with another fine shot. Metcalfe next got in a long kick, which travelled towards the home goal, and Harr' s stepped forward to save, but the ball passed safely over his head into the net. A good goal was lost through some flight infringement by one of the Wolvefi' forwards. The Wolves still pressod, and Holmes added No. 4. Payne next put in a nioe run, and eluding all opposition, beat Harris for the fifth time. There was only ono team in the running now, and the Wolves again netted. The home team played up bet- ter, and Lewis was unlucky. Wolvorhampton scored again, and a minute later tho outside left added No. 8, the Wolves winning 8-2. Taylor utood out by himself in the home team, while Lewis, Che-etham and Oakes were good. After the game ended both teams, oommitteo, and officials, were entertained by Mr. Joseph Jones at dinnor at the Sportsman's Arms, Whitby. On Saturday Burnell's journeyed to Birken- head and met Wirral Railway, scoring a bril- liant success, which puts them well in the run- ning for promotion. The first haJf was fought very keenly. Burnell's won the toss, but the advantage was little. Play ruled very even, and it was fortunate that Burnell's half-backs. Rivington, Jones and Perry, were in good form, and were ably backed up by Hornby and Bradshaw. At half-time there was no 6core. In the second half Burneli's had the best of the exchanges, Clay scoring with a grand shot, enabling Burnell's to win 1—0. This is their sixth sucoeasivc win. day and Chidzoy were the pick of the forwards. All Saints' entertained Newtown Athletic in i friendly encounter. Hewitt opened the Saints' account, Barlow placing them further ahead. At the interval the 6core was in favour of the Saints' by 2-0. Crossing over Brockley sec-red again. Pope increased the score. Brccklev scored a good goal, and just before the fiai ill Roberta scored from a beautiful corn, r placed by Barlow. The game ended in a vic- tory for the Saints' by six goals to nil. RESULTS. I The following matches will bo played on the  ground of the fnist-nam?d club to-day (Saturday),I weather permitting:— COMB [NATION. Connah's Quay v. Birkenhead Chirk v. Wrexham Tranm-ere Rovers v. Middlcwich Nantwich v. Rhjyi Whitchurch v. Oswestry CHESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. Division 1. Be ugh ton v. Greenfield Burntwood v. Rossett Chester Castle v. Connah's Quay Vies. Division II. Chester Unitarians v. Connah's Quay Athletic Sealand Road v. Ilandbridge

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THE COMBINATION. ) RESULTS TO SATURDAY. I ^-QOALS-^ P. W. L. D. F. A. P. Chester (2) .11. 9.0. 2.38.10.20 Whitchurch (5) 12. 7. 3.. 2 33 24 1(; Connah's Quay (7) 13.. 7 5.. 1 24.,31 15 Crewe Alexandra (4).13. 6. 5. 2.43.31..14 Welsh pool (14) 12. 6. 4. 2.26.18.14 Chirk (10) 12 5 4. 3..25.14.13 Druids (8) 11. G. 4. 1.25 22.13 Oswestry (3) 11 5 4. 2.29.17.12 Saltney 11. 4. 3. 4.28.17..12 Wrcxliam (12) .13. 4.. G. 3.20 20 11 Nantwich (6) .10. :L. 4.. 3..15.18. 9 Tranmere Rovers (1). 8. 3 3. 2.2G 15. 8 Bangor (9) .11. 2. 5. 4.10.35. 8 Middlewich .10. 2. 6. 2.16..29. 6 Rhyl (11) .11. 2. 8. 1.11.44. 5 Birkenhead (13) 9. 1. 8. 0.10.28. 2 Figures in parentheses denote position last season. CHESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. RESULTS TO DATE. DIVISION 1. ,-COAUS^ r Mold Town 8. 7. 0. 1.21. 6 L) Connah's Quay Vies. 9. 4. 2. 3,19 .18 .11 I Buckley Rangers: 6. 3. 1. 2.26 ..12 8 ChestorCa.stle. 5.. 3. 0. 2.18.10 8 Burntwood United 8. 1. 2.. 5.13.15. 7 Boughton 8. 2.. 4.. 2..11.18. 6 Mold Junction 6. 2. 3. 1..11.13. 5 Greenfield 8 1. 5. 2,12 22. 4 Holywell Vies. 5.. 1. 3. 1. 9.13. 3 Rosisett. 7. 1. 5. 1. 7 20 3 DIVISION II. GOALS—^ P. W. L. D. F. A. P. Sealand Road 9.6. 1.2.35.20.14 St. Mary's 8. G 2.. 0.34.10.12 Trinity Villa 8. 4. 2. 2 29 .12. 10 Connah's Quay Ath, 8 3. 3. 2.27.24. 8 Flint C.G 7. 3.. 4. 0.17.22. 6 Unitarians 6. 2. 3. L 2l. 27. 5 Buckley a.B. 7. 1. 4. 2.19.25. 4 Greenfield Res.5. 2.. 3.. 0. 7.17. 4 City Mission Ath. fL. 0. 5. 1. 4.36. 1

GOLF .oIL CHESTER CLUB. 4TH WINTER MONTHLY COMPETITION. Played on Saturday, December 5th. Twenty- six entered, and the following were the best cards rerurned *J. Okell 88 11-77 fW. D. Jolliffe 90 10-80 t Î R. Kellock 92.12—80 F. B. Stimmers 95.15—80 D. T. Willi!1.ms. 87. 5-82 J. Frater. 92 10-82 J. P. Gamon 92 9-83 C. L. Ravenseroft 95.12—83 J. A. Hirst. 89 5—84 J. B. Adamson 92. 8-84 A. Da.rbv .10H.20-8(; C. H. Bbden 97 10-87 G.M.Scott 91. 3—88 W. A. V. Churton .101.10-91 Major Coleman .100. 8-92 Win in for final and 1st sweep. t Divide 2nd and 3rd sweep.

HOCKEY. —— A. —— CUMBERLAND v. CHESHIRE. This match was played in a downpour of rain at Workington on Saturdar. when Cheshire gained an easy victory by eight goals to none. Cumber- land held their own fairly well in the first half. They set up a sharp attack in the early stages of the game, but the fine combination of the Cheshire forwards soon enabled the visitors to get the upper hand.

POINTS. 1 The threatened American boot war is I another glaring example of the necessity for Tariff lleform, to protect British industry and to checkmate the vaulting ambition of the Yankee boot manu- facturers. The latter rapidly are capturing the I boot trade of the world, and they claim that, if only the import duty of 15 per cent. on hides were removed, they would wage a successful war on England, both for high-class and for labouring people's boots. Time was when Britain was practi- cally the boot factory of the world, but that position is now challenged by America, and unless we shortly put a duty on imported boots and shoes, we shall see thousands more shoemakers in this country reduced to starvation, while we go about wearing American- made boots.

TIDE TABLE. T ——— HIGH WATER AT CHESTER. I I DECEMBER. MO,iV ¡ 1fT. FXES 11. M. FT. IS. H. M. I 12 S?urday. 2 29 15 4 ¡ 2 49 13 Sund&y. 3 10 14 2 3 32 14 Monday 3 53 13 4 4 16 15 Tuesday 4 42 12 5 59 16 Wednesday 5 40 11 11 6 17 17 Thursday | 6 55 12 1 7 30 18 Friday: 8 2112 11 8 33

I LOCAL SHIPPING. I —— A ARRIVALS. FLINT. Doc. 8-Thomas & Anne.Liverpool .Nitre 8—Clara „ .Muriates 8-Clam Dec. 6-George Deakin B.S. Li verpool Grain G—Claggan s.s Barrow Iron Ore 7-Emily. Belfast .Scrap Iron „ 7—Miss Evans CharlestownChinaCi'y 7-Trevor &s Barrow Iron Ore 9—Excelsior .Guernsey .Scraplron HAWARDEN BRIDGE. Dec. 6-Clarrio s.i; Ulverston.Pig Iron 6-Cedron .Liverpool .Spelter (;-Lot% SALTNEY. Dec. G-Ann Poole Liverpool .White Salt 6-ExceÙlior (;_Cbrles & Ellen .London .Cement 7—Aranci a.& Millom .Iron Ore SAILINGS. CONNAH'S QUAY. Dec. 7—Doon .Liverpool .Bricks 7—Brilliant Star Pat'tMan. 9-Catharine Latham Newry Bricks 9-Carlingford Lough s.s.. Cork.

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DISTRICT COUNCILS. ] I CHESTER. A meeting was held on Saturday, Mr. C. E. Lmaker presiding. THE LATE MR. TURNOCK. The Chairman said he was sure they woitd agree that it would not be fitting to commence the business of the Council without making some reference to the aad calamity whch had befallen the Council in the death of Mr. Tur- nock. their late clerk. They little thought when they met there a month ago they would be left in the position in which they now were. He was sure that every person who had sat with Mr. Turnock during the years he had been, con- nected with public affairs must have realised his great capacity for work. He had con- epicuous ability, a willingness to do his duty in a faithful and cheerful manner. It was one of the greatest assets a public official could have, He had a thorough knowledge of Local Government Board procedure, having been trained under a very able man, Mr. John Dolby, formerly the Local Government Board auditor for the Cheshire district, a fact which assured thorn that his appointment as clerk to that Council would turn out all right, as it had don Although, as he had said hid manner was always genial, Mr. Turnock knew when the proper time camc to put his foot down firmly, and that was a very good qualitkation in eve-rv public man. He be- lieved one or two of the members, along with h-imeelf, remembered Mr. Turuock 33 or 54 years, and during the whole of that time they had known nothing but what was to his greatest credit. Ho had the affection of his family, and w.is a model father and husband. He was sure their sympathy must go out to Mrs. Turnock and famfiy in their sad and sudden bereave- ment. Mr. Turnock was not an old man, but they knew he was not vprv strong, and that he w.a6 liable to have these sudden attacks, but few or none of them anticipated when they met in that room a month ago that they would be de- prived of his services so soon. He could say a great deal more, but it was not necessary, and ho would content himself by moving the follow- ing resolution :—"That the acting clerk be in- struct 2d to convey to Mrs. Turnock and family tho i>inoerest sympathy of the Council in the sad and sudden Ices they had sustained in the death of the late Mr. Turnock, and that it be placed on record that this Council deeply re- gret the loss of a valued public official who has at all times conducted the business of the Council in a moM conscientious and genial Coti,,ci l in a ri-iost co ntict eii, Ou n? renia l manner. Mr. E. Cook-on, vice-chairman, seconded, Mr K Dean supported, and the resolution was carried in silence., the members standing. On the propositon of Mr. C. Maddock, seconded by Mr. Hughes, Mr. Nickiin was ap- I pointed cierk pro. tern., until a permanent ap- pointmont was made. I TARVIN RURAL. _un I ALLEGED HIGHWAY OBSTRLC1 ION. L. -1 1, I 4-,? A meeting ot Una ?ouncu was  day, Mr. John Jones (chairman) presiding.—Mr. Harry Barnston waa appointed to represent the Council 011 the Central Committee for Motor Legislation. Failing Mr. Barnston e consent, Mr. George Barbour intimated his willingness to act. A letter was received from the clerk to tho County Council with ros>pocL to the alleged obstruction of a public highway at Guildcn Sutton. He endowed for the Council's observation a copy of a letter received from the Parish Council, who atated that they had done all in their power to restore the original condition of the road, which had been taken in by Mr. Wallis.. of Guilden Sutton, through whose farm it led from the parish to the Tarvin high road. The District Council would not move in the matter: hence their appeal to the County Council. The road, they urged, had b-c-n a public one, and was much used in the days of the old toll bars: but a few years ago t.ho hedges were pulled up and the ditches filled in, and gates were fixed, the road being com- pletely blocked for vehicular traffic. The owner and the tenant, it was alleged, had taken two I or throe ucrcs of land. There had been a public i meeting to protest against the public encroach- ment but all protests had failed to bring back the road to the parish. Mr. R. Calhca.rt Smith said there WJW very strong feeling in the parish about the matter, a, this had from time immemorial been a road with a hedge on each side. He remembered going with his father nearly fifty years ago to protest against spates being put up. The parish were determined to fight to the bitter end. Cost what it might, they would not have the road The Clerk (Mr. H. Grant Baiky) said the District Council had pa&ed a resolution not to take any action. Mr. R. Cathcart Smith sai.d the local i.nhab- itants felt very sorely that they should be denied access to a very ancient road. Two or three acres of land must have been enclosed. Mr. Norcrosts said it seemed otra-nge that the people had allowed all this to be done seven years ago. It was decided on the proposition of Mr. R. Mu.lJoch, MXX>nd.d by Mr. Norcrosa, to leave the Countv Council to take action in the matter. I NESTON URBAN. THE LATE MR. E. KERNS. The monthly meeting 01 mm Parkgate lTrban District Council was held in the Town Hall on Monday evening-, Colonel J. C Lloyd presiding. The members present were Mews. J. Piatt, G Swift, R. Scott. J. Johnson, P. N. Stone and Dr. Yeoman, with the clerk (Mr. J. P. Gamon), the surveyor (Mr. C. E. Senior), and the collector (Mr. W. Tranter). From the minutes of the Roads Committee, it appeared that the Gas Company offered to extend their mains in Leighton-road to allow the lamps to be converted, if the Council were willing to pro- vide the labour for opening up and the re-lay- ing of tho trench. The Surveyor stated that the cost c-f the work would amount to about E10. The committee suggested that they should accept the offer.Tho Finance Commit- tee's minutes chewed a balance in hand of £350, and it was stated that a payment of £ 500 was due to the Public Works Loans Board in January next. The total amount of the bills during the month was J3218. 15a. 8d.—A letter was read at the meeting from Mr. J. E. S. Ollive, suggesting that an assistant overseer be appointed at once. Col. Lloyd proposed that Mr. All. Kerns, eldest son of the late overseer, bo oppointed, and. in seconding, Dr. Yeoman said ho thought that Mr. Kerns would give every satisfaction. The motion was carried. The Chairman stated that since their last meet- infS tho Council had lost one of its faithful ser- vants, Mr. Edward Kerns, who had held various public apointmcnta. They know that ho was very careful to perform these duties well, and to tho satisfaction of the Council and pub- lic. They know also that he was a v-ery kind- hearted man, and his death wae a loss not only to t.hcm, but to the neighbourhood. He pro- posed that a vote of rondole-noo be sent to the widow and family. Mr. Johnson seconded, and the motion waa carried in o From the Health Committee's proceedings it appeared that plans for class-rooms at the Nes- ton Institute for Mr. W. H. Lever, M.P., wore pa»>od. The consumption of water according to the committee's minutes, during the past fivo weeks had been 238,000 gallons in excess of the corrc- ) spending period last year. Tho Great Central Railway Co. acknowledged the receipt of the notice of tho increased charge to be made for water, and that the consump- tion of water in the padt five weeks was 82.000 gallons more than for the corresponding period lest year. Mr. Platt said the Company had accepted the terms. It was reported on tho Cemetery Committee's minutes that the tot.al fees paid to the over- seer were J35. 12s. All the minutes were confirmed, the public busi ness lasting only about twenty minutes.

QUEERS FERKY. I WOMEN'S TEMPERANCE UNJJON.—In connection with the Queen's Ff'rry branch of the North Wales Women's Temperance Union, a public meeting was held 0:1 Tuesday in the Zion chapel schoolroom, Mr. Edward Mousdale presiding. The principal speaker was 1iss Plitolmrd (Blrtringhain), and Mr. Faulkner and Mr. K Strefford (Queen's Ferry) also spoke. Miss Hughes and party rendered several soles and quartettes, and recitations were given by Miss Davleki. EKGLISH WESLEYAN CHURCH.—On Saturday a tea was hekl in connection with the ladies' sewing cla. In place of the usual ea- tertainment a debate, took place on "Should ministers of the g-cepel take part in public poli- tical life?" The affirmative was taken by Mr. T. W. Lewis, and the negative by Mr. W. J. Derbyshire (Sandycroft). A lively discussion followed, Messrs. David Lewis, Wm. Jones and I M.3 K. Evans speaking in the negative, and Messrs. Bakewell, Carver, J. L. Coppack and J. Woodcock in the affirmative. Upon a vote being taken there wa. a majority for the nega- tive view. Mr. R. T. Evan6 (headmaster of the Council mixed presided. ■*

TARVIN. PRIMROSES IN DECEMBER.-At the lat- ter part of last week primrose.= ill full bloom were gathered from tlt, garden of Miss Wil- liamson, Mill Pool House. EVANGELICAL MISSION.Tho sreond week's services of the Evangelical Mission at the Primitive Methodist Chapel are being largely attended. The- servi ces on Sunday werc> conducted by Mr. G. B. Radcliffe \Tarvin Hall). Mr. R. Mutton (W risford) is the special proa char for the week. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—In connection with the United Methodist Church (Oscioft) fund of Hope Socinty a temperance meeting was held on Monday. Mr. Bingham (Duddon) presiding. Recitations were given by Harold Willis, Gc-orgo Dodd, Gladys Rowland, Willie Crnk. Nellie Sheen. Elsie Dodd. Mary Dodd, Dennis Williams, Ada Sheen and Frank Crimes. Mr. John Llovd, of T arvin, gave an address, and a dialogue w-as rendered by the nicmh'rs of the Tarvin United Society QUARTERLY -Alli,F,TIN(:Ttio qiiai-!(,rlv masting of the Chegter third circuit Primitive Methodists was held on Sarmday. Tho Rov. W. Thornley pr?id(xi. and delegates wcr<? pre- sent from ail the churches. Th? reports w<? encouraging. A bnctc?ss ful mt?ion h? just conc1u<kd at Tarv'n-road, and one is now in progress at Ta.rvin The nnanc-Kd statement ,mewoo that after all !m.biH'.)?a arc paid a smaJi sum remains to be added to the balance of E6 from the previous quarter. In addition to the ordinary income, nearly £ 50 has been given 10 the missionary fund during the ejuarter. C() NFIRMATION.-()ii Monday the Bishop I of Chester held a confirmation servioe at St. Andrew's Church. Tiie Rev. J. II. Wiloock- f-on officiated, and his lordship crave an address to the candidates, while after the laying on of hands the Bishop gave a sceond address, basing his remarks on the words "Let us not bo weary in well-doing' (Galatians vi.. 9). Them w-re eightv-six candidates presented from the par- ishes of Tarvin (including Duddon and Koiea.it). A an ton and Barrow. One old lady presented fiom Tarvin was upwards of 70 years of aye. In addition to the clergy mentioned above the following wero present: the. Rev. F. O. Poole (Ashton Hayeks), the Rev W. H. Cowan (Bar- row), the Rov. T. L. P. David (Keisali). and the Rev. J. S. Luxmore (Duddon», tho latter carrying the nastora! staff. IÑTERESTING \N EDDING.—An interest- ing weeding wa. at Ashton Haves Church on Wednesday. when Mr. Thomas Walker, youngest son of M:s. Walker, of Gorest- Green Farm, Northwich. was married to Miss Margaret Cerrard, aeoond daugirter of Mr. John Genard, late of Hoitoti Hale, Tarvin Sands. The ceremony was performed by tho Vicar of Ashton (tire Rev. F. O. Toole). Tho bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Goo H. Gerrard. and was attended by one bridesmaid, Miss France* Gerrard (sister of the bride). Mr. Edward W alker, brother of the bridegroom, officiated as best man. After a reception at. Hooton Hale. Mr. and Mrs Walker left for New Mills, Derbyshire, where the honey- moon is being spent. Both were the recipients of a large number of presents.

??taJBLi&?Lj?E?l?L ^fp/JR £ AN IDEA. A Jaeger Dressing-gown, Ry/g, Blouse, Golfer, Pair of Slippers, etc., is a delightful Christmas Gift, one which will be a lasting pleasure to the recipient. ?ppMH??T? A?i??7Bnd? y ?w &E5?? FOR XMAS. The Jaeger name on each Garment gives assurance, both to the git, ei- and the recipient, that the article is of the best quality and workmanship.  OLAF F,Irv I GIFTS. The Comfort and Cosiness con- fen-ed by the Gift ensure that I the git'er will long be held in 1 very grateful remembrance. ropiAlffWE, I ? ??i-?Y ? ?? ia 1 8 Is now showing a large variety LOCAL Specialities, suit- c/ fure t?oot <Spc<'t<i ?tes, st.t?. I Year Gifts. A visit of TlIspec- j] a tion is Invited.

SALTNEY FERRY. SOCIAL.—On Wednesday a social was held in the schoolroom in aid of the Saltney Ferry Mission Churoh. It was well attended by friends from Cheater and So.ltn?y Ferry, includ- ing the Rev. G. Hindhaugh, M.A. Mr. Geo. lic,atli (Saltney) «ang "Oh, Oh, Antonio" and Has anyone seen a German Band," which were well appreciated. Mr. N. E. Dolphin (Chester) discharged the duties of M.C. The catering wa.s (carried out by Messrs. Cuiinali and Rogers. and Mr. T. Oakes (Cheaier) was the accom- panist.

▼ CHRiSTLETON. I PARISH TEA.—The annual parish tea was I held on Monday in thc Boys' School, a very ¡ large number of pnyplo, patronising the ever- popular event. Ail excellent tea was provided, and this wai fol'ow?d by a c&ptml entertain- ?mi-c- ? i t'. cvery item of which was w??ll rendered and received with hearty appioe ation. The following is the programme:—"Liberty Beii March orehortra; recitation, Bingcn on the Rhine," Mr. S. Earlam; comedietta, "The Silence of Augusta Simper—; haractei? Mrs. Simper (Miss Savage), Miss Simper (Mrs. Be-n. gough), Miss C. Simper (Miss L\saght), Tommy Jolliffe) pianoforte quartette, Mrs. Gar- nect, Miss O. Garnett, Miss Maefie and Miss Etiiel Martin; song, Mr. Giles: "Me ny Widow Waltz," orch-efc'tra; Eon, "otir Yc-ars Old," Miss Macfie; rx-itation, Mr. Hallmark; selec- tion, Handbell Ringers; comedi- etta, "The Area Belle"—characters: Toaaat (Mr. A. Temple), Pitcher (Mr. A. Matheson), Chalks (Mr. G. Martyn), Mrs. Croaker (Miss RoJt), Penelope (Miss 0. Garnett). The orches- tral music, Luider the able direction of Mr E S. Giles, was remarkably well done. Mr. Hall mark was irresistibly funny. The two little plays wete admirably performed, the audience manifesting their pleasure by fiequent bursts of applause. The handbell ringing was a very pleasing item.

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