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COURANT Office, Tuesday Evening. THIS DAY'S TELEGRAMS. LUNACY INCREASING. In their fifty-first report, issued to-day, the Commissioners in Lunacy regret that the e number of lunatics in England and Wales on January 1st, 1897, was 99,365. This is an increase of 2,919 over the corresponding period of 1896. CYCLING ACCIDENT. A lady named Catherine Jane Hiel was run over by a charabanc yesterday, while cycling, at Beeding, near Shoreham, and had her left thigh fractured. GREAT FIRE AT BIRKENHEAD DOCKS. This morning, about nine o'clock, a fire broke out at the Anglo-American Iron Company's stores at the north end of the Birkenhead docks. The fire brigade, with two engines and other appliances, were speedily on the scene, when it was found that a three-storey building stored with barrels of petroleum was on fire. After working for about an hour the brigade succeeded in getting the fire under, but they are still playing on the building. YOUNG WOMAN MURDERED. TERRIBLE AFFAIR. What appears to be a case of deliberate murder is reported from the neighbourhood of Windsor, the victim being a young woman in domestic service in that town. On Wednesday evening the girl, whose name is stated to be Emma Johnson, started from her parents' home to walk to Windsor, but did not arrive at her mistress's house. Search being made by the police, various articles of her wearing apparel were found in the fields, and her body was subsequently taken from the Thames near Surly Hall. She had been struck from behind, stabbed in the neck, and then thrown into the river. A Windsor correspondent telegraphs that nothing further has yet been discovered which would lead to the arrest of the murderer or murderers of the unfortunate servant girl. Her clothing, which is much torn, has been found in various places near the scene of the murder. It is believed the murder had nothing to do with a love affair, although the deceased formerly had a lover with whom she had quarrelled. It is believed that robbery was the motive for the crime. RADICAL ROWDYISM IN DENBIGHSHIRE. GENERAL INDIGNATION. UNIONIST PROSPECTS IMPROVED. [SPECIAL TELEGRAM.] Our Wrexham correspondent telegraphs:- The disturbance at Rhos last night, when the Unionist candidate, the Hon. George Kenyon, was refused a hearing, and sticks and stones were freely used, was the general theme of conversation in Wrexham and the other parts of the constituency to-day, and indignation at the treatment which the Unionist candidate and his supporters received is heard on all hands. Mr. Moss, the Liberal candidate, is very much grieved at the occurrence, and such is also the case among all the leading men of the party. It is believed that the chances of the Unionist candidate have been rather in- creased than otherwise by the affair- Mr. Moss is engaged to speak to- morrow at Holt, which is a hot-bed of Toryism, but precautionary measures and the appeals which will be made by the Unionist party will, it is thought, prevent a similar out- break taking place there to that which dis- graced Rhos, where in times of distress the Unionists have ever been the first among those to render assistance, and that with no niggardly hand. It is stated in Wrexham to-day that the row of last night was pre- meditated, which gives it even a blacker aspect than it presented at first, and that more than one prominent Unionist received intimation that he had better stay away if he desired to escape with a whole skin.

0 PEACE TREATY AT LAST. The Treaty of Peace between Turkey and Greece was signed on Saturday at Constan- tinople. The amount of the indemnity remains at £ T.4,000,000, and the evacuation of Thessaly is to begin immediately on the Greek Chamber indicating what revenues are to be assigned for the purpose, and will be completed when the indemnity is paid in full. The first stage of evacuation is to carry the Turkish troops back to the line of the Peneus. The second to the new frontier line which is not yet accurately fixed.

THE INDIAN FRONTIER RISING. ♦ — The news from the Indian frontier includes the statement that fears are entertained of a rising of the Black Mountain tribes. An attack by 2,000 tribesmen on the Sadda camp on the night of September 16th is also reported. After three hours' fighting the enemy retired, and the loss on the British side amounted to only two of the native troops killed and three wounded. General Westmacott's brigade has effected the passage of the Nahaki Pass, and an immediate junction of his force with that of Sir Bindon Blood is probable. General Elles's division is also within a short distance of Sir Bindon Blood's camp. MOHMUNDS ASKING FOR TERMS. The Viceroy, telegraphing to the India Office yesterday (Tuesday), says:—Blood at Nawagai reports that on Sept. 19th Hadda Mullah, with a small gathering in the Bedmani Pass was held in check by the 3rd Brigade. The 2nd Brigade, under General Jeffreys, is in ample strength, and is punishing the Mohmunds, who are beginning to ask for terms. Blood proposes, when joined by part of Elles' force, to attack the Hadda Mullah. MORE TROOPS ORDERED OUT. Another large detachment of cavalry has been ordered from Canterbury for India. It will comprise drafts from the 4th and 5th Dragoons, 4th, 11th, 18th, 19tb, and 20th Hussars, and 16th Lancers. SHARP FIGHTING. HEAVY LOSSES. General Jeffrey's brigade had some severe fighting with the Mohmunds on Thursday. Advancing up their valley to punish them for their attack on the camp on Tuesday, the British force found the enemy awaiting them on the hills, eight miles from camp. The 35th Sikhs, who first attacked, after driving back the tribesmen, were themselves obliged to retire before superior numbers, and it was not until after an obstinate combat that the enemy were at last routed. The force halted for some time on the scene of action, destroying the Mohmund towers, and then returned to camp. The enemy pressed them close, and, darkness coming on, General Jeffreys, with his escort, and the guides, became separated from the column, and were not rescued until after more hard fighting. The British loss was heavy- nine officers and 129 rank and file killed and wounded. THE COMMAND IN INDIA. The Press Association is officially informed by the War Office, that the Queen has been pleased to approve of General Sir William Lockhart being appointed Commander-in-Chief in India, when General Sir George White relinquishes that position.

BIRMINGHAM MEETING.—TUESDAY. TUESDAY SELLING HANDICAP.—Drowsy, 1; 3rand Luxe, 2 Everleigh, 3. Nine ran. SOLIHULL NURSERY.—Oceano, 1; Loversall illy, 2; Hedge, 3. Twelve ran. ATHERSTONE SELLING WELTER HANDICAP.— 3ray Christmas, 1; Ulterior, 2; Allan-a-Dale, 3. Five ran.

WINDSOR MEETING—TUESDAY. CURFEW PLATE.-Ashling, 1; Theophane, 2; Lady Sophie, 3. Six ru. PARK SELLING PLAT]r.-Josephus, 1; Hetty H, 2; Pins, 3. Eight ran. LONGEST REIGN HANDICAP.—Prince Barcal- iine, 1 Brechin, 2; Amberite, 3. Four ran.

PONTEFRACT MEET IN G.-TUESDAY, LEEDS HAND ICAP.-Mincio, 1; Mareca, 2; Cunctator, 3. Eleven ran. YORKSHIRE SELLING WELTER.—Lomax, 1; Scipio, 2; Turban, 3. Ten ran. WEST RIDING HANDICAP.—Wharfe, 1; Car- natum, 2 Auroscope, 3. Three ran.

tblrttCs. CRICKET AVERAGES. (See also Page 3.) FRODSHAM C.C. The Frodsham Cricket Club have had, for an entirely new organisation, a most successful initial season. Out of 20 matches played, 11 were won, six lost, and three drawn the total number of runs scored being 1,643 (including extras), for the loss of 167 wickets, shewing an average of 9'83 per wicket. Turning to their opponents' aggregate runs we find the number 1,320 (including extras) for the loss of 194 wickets, shewing an average of 6 80 per wicket-3-3 less than Frodsham. Mr. C. E. Linaker, jun., made the highest number of runs during the season (183), and also captured the greatest number of wickets, namely, 36 at the expense of 226 runs-an average of 6'26 per wicket. This fine all-round athlete has also the distinction of making the highest individual score for his club-73. The highest average in batting was obtained by Mr. E. E. Linaker, who made 155 runs for six innings (once not out), thus securing the capital average of 31. Dr. R. G. Selby for the same number of innings played, totalled 122 runs, with an average of 24 4, while Mr. C. E. Linaker for 12 innings has an average of 18 3, with 103 runs (twice not out). Follow- ing these are Dr. T. J. Selby, with an average of 12-35 for 16 innings, F. Borton 118 for six innings, and F. Ashton 96 for 19 innings. Turning to the bowling average we find that the brunt of the attack has been borne by Mr. C. E. Linaker and Mr. A. Holford, the former of whom has the analysis of 113 overs, 226 runs, and 36 wickets, averaging 6-26 per wicket, and the latter 115 overs, 213 runs, and 31 wickets, averaging 6-87. Mr. E. E. Linaker in 31 overs took 10 wickets for 35 runs, shewing an average of 3*5 per wicket. The hat trick was once performed by Mr. C. E. Linaker. The club is in a prosperous state, both financially and as regards playing members, and next season, with more fixtures, an even better result is anticipated. MOLD C.C. BATTING. No. of Not T'tal Most in inns. out. runs. an inns. A'ges W. Gillespie 19 0 265 38 13 95 J. Popkin 10 0 116 40 1160 A. M. North 15 1 96 .27 6-86 G. Harrison 19 2 92 20 5*41 J. O. Jones. 10 5 21. 7. 4*20 J.Simons 17 0 60 12 353 A. W. Lewis 17 4 44. 8. 3*38 Also batted, but not qualified according to club rules as competitors for the president's (Mr. E. Lloyd, J.P., Hafod) presentation bat:— E. Lewis 4 2 69 .»26 34-50 E. Jones 7 1 88 .24 14 66 L. Maddox 9 0 106 32 11-77 T. M. Dobson. 13 0 133 43 10 23 E. A. Rolfe 5 1 40 .12 10-00 W. S. Williams 2 0 19 19 9'50 J. B. Marston 13 2 64 20 5'82 W. Peters 3 0 17. 9. 5-66 J. P. Adams 6 0 33 20 5 50 W. Harrison 9 1 41 29 5*12 V. Trubshaw 2 0 9. 8. 4*50 C. H. Astbury 7 1 26 19 4.33 J. Whalley 8 1 30 10 4*29 B. Scargill 3 0 11 10 3.66 E. Davies 2 0 6. 5. 3*00 G. H. Bradley 2 0 5 5 2 50 W. Griffiths 5 3 4. 3. 2'00 J. M. Lowesby 8 4 2. 2. 0'50 E. Astbury 4 1 1 1 0'33 -Signifies not out. BOWLING AVERAGES, 1897. Overs. M'd'ns. Runs. Wkts. Avge. G. Harrison. 169*4 31 383 46 8*32 A. M. North 164'3 31 358 42 8'52 J. J. Adams. 44*0 6 121 10 12'10 W. Gillespie 56*0 6 166 9 18*44 Also bowled- E. Lewis 48*3 16 90 14 6*43 E.Jones 15*0 2. 29. 3 9'66 T. Whalley 15 0 2 36 3 12-00 J.Simons. 18*0 0. 73. 4 18-22 A. W. Lewis 22*4 1 83 ? 4150

CHESHIRE CHESS ASSOCIATION. ♦ The annual meeting of the Cheshire Chess Association was held on Saturday, in the rooms I of the Birkenhead Chess Club, Mr. R. Marriott, president, in the chair. There was a good attendance of delegates from the affiliated clubs. The annual report stated that the past season, though lacking in the principal feature of its immediate predecessor-the match with York- shire—had on the whole been very satisfactory. A match of 20 a side, resulting in a draw, had been played with the Manchester Chess Club, and there bad been a match between East and West Cheshire which had ended in favour of the Western Division by nine games to seven and four draws. The winning of the Cheshire Cup by the Sale and District Club had been one of the most noteworthy incidents of the season, inasmuch as the trophy had only been won once previously by an eastern club since the establishment of the competition in 1889. The report and a very satisfactory treasurer's account were passed by the meeting. Some of the rules, including one or two relating to the cup competition, were amended. Officers were elected as follows:- President, A. Solby, Congleton; vice-presidents, J. P. Eglen (Birkenhead) and J. M. Kay (Sale); treasurer, J. Burtinshaw, Stockport; secretary, E. A. Grieg, Egremont; committee, J. Hepburn (Birkenhead), N. Clissold (New Brighton), the Rev. Morgan (Chester), C. M. Rogers (Offerton), E. Berry (Hyde), R. Marriott (Ashton-on- Mersey); auditor, J. M'Millan; captains, R. Marriott (Eastern Division) and J. Macdonald, Birkenhead (Western Division). The latest dates for completing the rounds of the Cup, competition were fixed as follow: 1st, Nov. 20; 2nd, Jan. 8; 3rd Feb. 12; final, March 26, in Manchester. A match, 20 a side, with the North Staffordshire Association, was fixed for November 13 at Macclesfield; and the East v. West match for January 15. It was resolved to challenge the Shropshire Chess League to a 20 a side match to be played in February or March at Chester. Thanks were accorded to the retiring officers with a special vote to Mr. Allbutt, the secretary, who resigned through change of residence. The next annual meeting is to be held at Macclesfield.

Armp aub Ilatunteer -ArWo. I MOLD VOLUNTEER RIFLE SHOOTING COMPE- TITION.—The annual rifle shooting competition in connection with the Mold (A) Company of the 2nd Volunteer Battalion R.W.F. took place at the Nannerch range on Monday. Among those present were the officer commanding the company (Captain T. M. Keene) and Sergeant- Instructor Whybrow. Contrary to expectations, the day remained fine, though the wind was gusty. Appended are the scores :—Seven shots at 200 and 500 yards. Sergeant B. Roberts, 54; Private T. Thomas, 52; Private E. Par- kinson, 48; Sergeant T. M. Dobson, 46; Private J. James, 46; Private T. Whitley, 46; Corporal E Lloyd, 44; Private W. Roberts, 44; Sergeant J. Davies, 42; Private James Hughes, 41; Private W. Harrison, 38; Private D. Parry, 37; Private J. H. Pritchard, 36; Private E. Whitley, 34; Corporal F. Last, 33; Bugler T. Davies, 31; Private J. Hum- phreys, 28; Private J. Bevan, 27; Private E. Evans, 20; Private J. Simon, 26. Recruits.— Distance-Five shots 200 yards, kneeling, and five shots 200 yards, lying down: Bugler Williams, 32; Private D. Maddocks, 23; Private A. E. Williams, 21; Private H. M. Griffiths, 20; Private J. Bassett, 18; Private W. Lloyd, 16; Private E. Morris, 16; Private Howells, 15; Private Lovelock, 12.

(See also page 3.) CUB HUNTING. While cub hunting with the North Cheshire hounds on Saturday, George Beams, the first whip met with an unfortunate accident. The hounds were in full cry at Norley, near Northwich, and in taking a fence the horse on which Beams was riding reeled and pinned him to the ground. When released it was found that his leg was fractured. SIR W. WYNN'S HOUNDS. The sport on Monday was a considerable improvement on the two previous days. The meeting-place was Iscoed Park, near Whit- church, the seat of Captain Godsal, and a large field included the Master, Captain and Mrs. Godsal, Colonel Rivers Bulkeley, Lord Strad- broke, Captain R. W. Ethelston, Mr. F. E. Cotton, Erbistock Hall; Messrs. Behrens, Bettisfield Park; Mr. R. L., the Misses Ellen and Nora, and Messrs. G. and D. Greenshields, The Beeches, Malpas; Mrs., Miss, and Mr. R. Rasbotham, Ebnal Grange; Mr. Hugh and Miss Kathleen Sandbach, Cherry Hill; Mr. De Havailland, Eton; Miss Howard, Mr. T. Johnson, Master of the Malpas Beagles Mr. Parry, Malpas; Mr. R. Weaver, Carden; Mr. J. R. Crosse, Mr. Jordison, jun., Malpas, &c. There were three cubs in the Wolvesacre Woods, which hounds bustled right merrily, and in the end killed one. Directly after a fine-looking badger was laid low, not by hounds, but by a blow with a stick. Matthew's Wood, on the Painter's- green side, was good for one, who, after a brief scurry, was pulled down in the Sniddell bogs. Immediately another was away out of the Sniddells,' and ran out for Iscoed Green, where he was headed, and made back to the bogs, and being in a somewhat limited space of ground, it was thought that he would soon be accounted for, but owing to the thick brush' some little time elapsed ere hounds had him. A dirty-looking customer he was, but hounds are not always over particular.' Then to the Iscoed big wood, and there was found directly a cub that, having run to the far end, came into the open, but was soon back in cover, and following half-an-hour's woodland hunting he was lost. Agden was the next order. The Leech Croft responded not, but there was one in Mr. Lowe's turnips, only to be lost, however, the scent having deteriorated a good deal. A capital morning ended in the Bubney Woods.

WIRRAL FOAL SHOW. The eleventh foal, yearling, and two-year-old show and sale, under the auspices of the Wirral Farmers' Club, were held in the Hooton Smith- field on Monday. The entries numbered 108' an increase of about 25 upon last year, and there was a better attendance than usual around the enclosure, despite the rather chilling wind, which made standing for any length of time in the open very uncomfortable. The following gentlemen acted as judges.— Heavy horses, Messrs. J. Hill (Smethwick Hall) and J. Stuart (Knutsford); light horses, Mr. W. Jones (Neston) and Captain Kerr. In point of quality there was also a considerable improve- ment visible, and the club, by promoting this annual show among its members, has done much to improve the breed of horses in the district. In the heavy classes there were over eighty entries. The mares shewn were par- ticularly good, there being many useful breeding animals among the number. The foals were also a superior lot, those bred by Mr. Chadwick's horses being particularly promising. In the class for cart colt foals there were twelve entries, and among the number were several very fine youngsters. Mr. P. Allen, of Willaston Hall, Chester, had matters pretty much his own way in this section, carrying off all three prizes, the first- prize winner, a grey colt by Apostle, having also occupied the same position at the recent Chester show. Cart filly foals were also a good class, and in this section premier honours were awarded to a chestnut colt out of Fearless by Apostle, the property of Mr. Thomas Davies, Need wood, Bebington. She is a beautiful short-legged filly, with perfect feet and joints, and was placed by the judges before a massive black filly belonging to Mr. John Bentley, Church Farm, Stoak, near Chester, which was first in its class at Chester. She is rather higher in the leg than Mr. Davies's filly, but is a very good type of animal. Mr. Davies's filly was also awarded a special prize, presented by the Sheriff of Chester, for the best filly foal in the show. The silver challenge cup, value ES, for the best cart mare and foal, the gift of Mr. G. W. Ziegler, was won for the second time by Mr. P. Allen, and now becomes his property outright. The Shire Horse Society's medal for the best brood mare went to an exceptionally taking grey mare, the property of Mr. Geo. A. Brown, of Bankfields, just beating Mr. S. Jones' two- year-old bay byCalwich Combination, a previous winner. The yearling and two-year old classes were not numerous, but the quality was good. In the section for hunters and roadsters com- petition was fairly keen. In the class for hunters, colt or filly, there were five entries, and Mr. Geo. A. Brown proved an easy first with a beautiful bay filly, full of quality,and with fine action. She is of the true hunter type, with the right sort of shoulder. The second prize winner, belonging to Mr. J. Barnes, Lower Bebington, was also a very nice animal. The roadster class attracted 14 entries, and here Mr. Geo. W. Ziegler, Landican, was placed first with the chestnut filly out of Unique which won at the Birkeahead show. She is a lovely even filly, with perfect hocks and knees, but lacked a little in dash. The second prize winner, belonging to Mrs. Milton, Raby Hall Farm, had real hackney action, but was rather light in bone. In the class for foals by Mr. G. W. Ziegler's horse Surefoot, Mr. Thos. Molyneux, of Neston, secured first place with a beautifully even chestnut. At the close of the show, the foals and mares entered for sale were put up by auction by Mr. John P. Carter, of Chester, by whom the club had been granted the use of the smithfield. The show through- out proved a great success, and the arrange- ments made by the committee and secretary, Mr. T. Johnson, of Prenton, were in every respect complete. The officials were:— President, Mr. Thos. Davies, Needwood; vice- presidents, Messrs. W. Houghton, Oxton, and R. Jones, Arrowe; and stewards, Messrs. G. H. Smith, R. Ravenshaw, and W. Milton. The following were the awards:— Cart colt foaL-I, 2 and 3, P. Allen, Willaston Hall, Chester; r, Mrs. Milton, Raby Hall Farm, Bromboroagh; h c, John Christopherson, the Stud Farm, Hooton. Cart filly foal.—1 and h c, T. Davies, Needwood, Bebington; c, Malcolm Taylor, Barnston, Birken- head. Foal by Wirral Club Horse.—1 and 2, T. Davies; 3, R. P. Jones, Arrowe; h c, Mrs. Gaskell, per A.G., Prenton Hall; c, P. Parkinson, Bidston. Foal by Mr. Hughes' horse Atlas 111.1, Malcolm Taylor; r, W. Smallwood, Ledsham; c, J. Barnes, Lower Bebington. Foal by any of Mr. Chadwick's horses.-l, T. Davies 2, 3 and h c, P. Allen; c, Exor. of late J. Kellett, Overpool, Sutton. Special prize for best filly foal.—T. Davies. Silver challenge cup, value£5, for best cart mare and foal, the property of a member of the Wirral Farmers' Club: 1, P. Allen, Willaston Hall; r, executors of late J. Kellet, Overpool, Sutton h c, Chas. Hancock, Barnston. Shire Horse Society's medal for best shire mare, filly, or filly foal, that is registered or eligible for registration in the stud book: 1, Geo. A. Brown, Bankfield's Farm, Eastham 2, S. Jones, Poole Hall, Little Sutton. Yearling cart gelding or filly: 1, Thos. Davies, Needwood, Bebington; 2, Mrs. Gaskell, per A. Gr., Prenton Hall; 3. Geo. A. Brown: h c- T- I P. Briscoe, Thingwall. Two-year-old cart gelding or filly: 1, S. Jones; 2, Mrs. H. Ledward, Hill Bank, Frankby; 3 and h c, John Christopherson, Stud Farm, Hooton; c, E. Tickle, Burton. Hunter colt or filly.-l, Geo. A. Brown, Bank- field's Farm, Eastham; 2, J. Barnes, Lower Bebington 3, Malcolm Taylor, Barnston, Birken- head. Roadster colt or filly.—1 and c, Geo. W. Ziegler Landican; 2, Mrs. Milton, Raby Hall Farm, Brom- borough; 3, Thomas Molyneux, Neston; r, Wm. Norman Briscoe, Great Neston. Foal by Mr. G. W. Ziegler's horse, 'Surefoot.'— 1, Thomas Molyneux, Neston; r, Thos. Davies, Needwood, Bebington; c, George W. Ziegler' Landican, and Malcolm Taylor, Barnston, Birken- head.

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Connaught has been graciously pleased to present to the new hospital at Aldershot a quantity of Homocea Soap for the use of the patients. CADBURY'S is a perfectly pure Cocoa, without alkali added, like many so-called 'pure' cocoas. It has a world-wide reputation as a delicious, strengthening beverage, and a valuable nutritive food. Cocoa must be pure and unadulterated to ensure the fullest beneficial effects. CADBURY'S is absolutely pure, therefore the best Cocoa. The Lancet says: CADBURY'S represents the stand- ard of highest purity at present attainable.' 1 ]

HARVEST FESTIVALS. ♦ HOOLE. The harvest festival was observed at All Saints' Church, Hoole, on Thursday evening, when there was a crowded congregation at the service. As usual, the church was prettily decorated with harvest produce, this work being undertaken by the following ladies:— Mrs. Leet, Mrs. Fenna, the Misses Anderson, Miss Carline, Miss Lloyd, Miss Jefferson, and Miss Baynham. The service was taken by the Rev. A. H. Fish, and an appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. C. Bird (minor canon of the Cathedral). The musical portion of the service was most effective, the efficient choir, conducted by Mr. Fenna, being heard to excel- lent advantage. Their efforts were certainly praiseworthy, specially on account of the evident labour and painstaking in preparation. The anthem, 'He watereth the hills,' was exquisitely rendered, the music being extremely fine. Solos were assigned to Masters Frearson and Lewis, who acquitted themselves with success, and Mr. Fenna also gave a fine bass solo. The other chants in the service were sung to special tunes, together with the usual harvest hymns. The offertory was devoted to the national schools of the parish. The festival will be continued on Sunday, when anthems and other special music will form features of the service. SAUGHALL' On Monday evening a large congregation assembled in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, when the harvest festival services were held. The chapel, which has recently been renovated, presented a very pretty appearance, the decora- tion of corn, fruit, flowers, and vegetables being very tastefully arranged. The sermon was preached by the Rev. H. Davenport, of Chester. The musical portion of the service was well rendered by the choir, the solos being under- taken by Miss P. Evans, Mrs. Minshull playing the instrumental portions. The collection and the proceeds resulting from the sale of the fruit &c., went to the Chapel Building Fund. HELSBY. The first of the harvest thanksgiving services was held in St. Paul's Church, on Thursday evening, a large congregation being present. As usual, the decorations with flowers, fruits, and corn were very tastefully done by the ladies of the congregation. The late vicar (the Rev. A. Spafford), now vicar at Holy Trinity, Bir- kenhead, preached an eloquent sermon, taking for his text the words Be still then, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.' The special anthem, 'Praise the Lord, 0, my soul,' was excellently rendered by the choir. The offertory, which amounted to L4 7s. 9d., was devoted to the new Lighting Fnnd. NESTON. RESTORATION AND REDEDICATION OF THE OLD FONT. The annual thanksgiving service was held on Wednesday evening, and was attended by a large congregation. A large and experienced staff of workers were engaged upon the decora- tions during the week, and the interior of the building was quite transformed by the wealth of flowers, grain, evergreens, fruit, &c., lavished upon every available object. In accordance with a growing custom, wreaths of flowers were placed upon many of the graves in the church- yard, and on the memorials in the church. The monument upon the family vault of the late vicar, which has recently been restored by his children, was specially decorated by his former gardener, Mr. T. Evans. The service was intoned by the Rev. H. It. Sherwen, and the special lessons were read by the Vicar (the Rev. Canon Turner). The anthem was Elvey's The eyes of all wait upon Thee.' The sermon was preached by the Rev. H. Grantham, rector of St. Mary's, Chester, from the words Man goeth forth to his work and te his labour until the evening.' In his closing remarks he dwelt upon the noble work which was being done at the Chester Infirmary and the local Convalescent Home, and asked the congrega- tion to contribute liberally towards the offertory which was to be devoted to these objects. The decorators were as follows:— Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Barrett, Mrs. Bulley, Mrs. Joseph Conway, Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. R. L. Price, the Misses Busby, Miss Henry, Miss Croston, the Misses Gamon, Miss Montgomery, Miss P. Sawers, the Rev. H. R. Sherwen, Messrs. Knowles, W. Beaty, S. Briscoe, and T. Evans. A special feature of the service was the re- dedication of the old font, which has been restored by Miss Hurle, niece of the late Canon Gleadowe, and a few friends of the late canon. Local antiquarians who have a strong aversion to new friends with old faces learned with a feeling akin to consternation from the parish magazine that such a project was being carried out. The font dates not later than the early part of the fifteenth century, and at a reason- able computation some 20,000 infants received by its side the name which was henceforth to accompany them on their journey through life. It is an "extremely elegant piece of workman- ship" says Mortimer, "erected rather more than four hundred years since. The base is octangular, with a slender shaft and basin, corresponding in form and diameter with the lower part of the base. The lower part of the shaft is ornamented with niches and trefoils, and each side of the basin with panelling, con- taining quartrefoils and other ornaments of the early part of the fifteenth century." When the church was restored about twenty years ago, a new font was presented by the late Mr. Uvedale Corbet, and the old font was placed in the churchyard, where it remained exposed to the weather for several years, this treatment eliciting strong remarks from some of the local historians. Finally, it was again brought into the church, and placed at the west end by the belfry, and now amid the changes, brought about by the whirligig of time, it has in its turn supplanted its successor, and the latter is relegated to the position of comparative obscurity which befel the old font. To' touch up' the familiar liniments of the old font seemed to savour somewhat of sacrilege, but the work of restoration has been carefully and artistically done by Mr. Haswell of Chester, and the antiquated appearance of the font has not suffered in the slightest. The ravages made by time have been carefully repaired, the bowl has been lined with metal, and a handsome carved oak cover has been added, while an additional base, and a new plinth of Yorkshire stone, over four feet across and five inches in depth, has added to its imposing appearance. A brass plate inserted in the surface of this plinth at the rear of the font bears the following inscrip- tion :—" Ad maiorem Dei gloriam et in niam memoriam, Richardi Gulielmi Gleadowe in oed Cath. Cestr Hon. Canon, hujus parocbiae lustra prope VIII. Vicarii qui anno aetatis suae LXXXVI., III. Kal April, MDCCCXCVII. Emeritus requievit. Hunc Fontem vetustate dilapsum restituendum curavere nonnulli ex amicis." The re-dedication took place after the third collect, when the clergy and surpliced choir proceeded down the nave to the font. A special service had been compiled for the occasion by Canon Turner, and printed copies were distributed to the congregation. The concluding prayer referred to the work of restoring this font' undertaken for the glory of Thy name and to the memory of Thy departed servant.' HAWARDEN. Dedication and harvest festivals were cele- brated at the Hawarden Parish Church (St. Deiniol's), last week. On Tuesday (Holy Cross Day) full Gregorian evensong, and sermon by the Rev. J. C. Joyce, warden of St. Deiniol's Library, formed the anniversary dedication festival. A belfry service was held on Monday evening, for the anniversary of the church bells, and concluded with the ringing of the Dens, un i nursaay the church was tastefully decorated with flowers, fruit, and grain, and a large congregation joined in the harvest thanksgiving service. 'He shall dwell,' by Barnby, was rendered by the choir. The sermon was preached by the Rector (the Rev. S. E. Gladstone), who took his text from Matthew xiii. 30, 1 Let both grow together till the harvest.' Touching allusion was made to the death of the late Archbishop of Canterbury, whose death happened nearly a year ago, and it was mentioned that it is intended to hold a memorial service on the 11th October, when the memorial Cross and brass tablet will be placed in the church. CONNAH'S QUAY. On Tuesday evening the first harvest thanks- giving service in this district took place at the English Wesleyan Chapel. The building was artistically decorated with corn, vegetables, fruit, and choice plants and flowers, kindly sent by the lady members of the church, by whom also the decorations were carried out. The sermon was preached by Mr. W. Bibby, circuit missionary. At the conclusion of the service Mr. Bibby in feeling terms alluded to his departure from the circuit to Liverpool, after having laboured nearly two years among them. Mr. J. Lamplugh, on behalf of the church, expressed regret at the impending departure of Mr. Bibby, and hoped he would be successful in his new sphere of work. HANDLEY. On Thursday evening, at the parish church of All Saints', the annual thanksgiving services for the ingathering of the harvest was held. The sacred edifice was beautifully decorated. At the entrance to the nave were placed choice specimens of garden and field produce, relieved with varigated holly, miniature sunflowers, and asters and dahlias, the handiwork of Miss Spencer. The same lady was also responsible for the decoration of the font, which looked charming. Much pains had been bestowed on the windows in the nave by the Misses Challinor and Parker, while the pulpit was ornamented by Mrs. Ostrehan and the lectern by Mrs. Jackson. The Rector had decorated the Communion table. In the centre was a lovely cross of white flowers, relieved with maidenhair fern, and on each side of the cross was a brass vase containing white flowers. Miss Kelly had tastefully ornamented the choir stalls and Communion rails. The service, which commenced with Come, ye thankful people,' was fully choral, Tallis' festival responses being sung. The Rector intoned the prayers and read the second lesson, while the first lesson was read by the Rev. A. E. Hutton, vicar of Hargrave, who also preached the sermon, from St. John xii., 24—' Except a grain of wheat.' SANDYCROFT. The harvest thanksgiving services in con- nection with the school-chapel St. Ambrose was held on Sunday. The interior of the sacred edifice was tastefully decorated with fruit, flowers, vegetables, &c., by Misses Rigby, Fox, Dutton, and Jane Griffiths, Mr. Higgs, and the Sunday School teachers. At the morning ser- vice the sermon was preached by the Rev. W. T. Williams, curate-in-charge, and in the evening by the Rev. W. H. Bowers, rector of Chatham. FRODSHAM. The annual harvest thanksgiving services were held in Trinity Chapel on Sunday, when excellent sermons were preached by the Rev. J. R. Hargreaves. The edifice presented a pretty appearance, being tastefully decorated with harvest produce, fruit and flowers. The following ladies helped in the decorations:— The Misses Jayne, Andrews, Nicolas, Layock, Rimmers, Shore, Mrs. Hargreaves, Mrs. Conway, Mrs. Nicholas, Mrs. Proud, and Mrs. Andrews. Special hymns were sung, as also the anthems, The earth is the Lord's,' by Lowes, and And the glory of the Lord,' by Darnton. Mr. W. Pickering presided at the organ. The offer- tories amounted to JE5 Is. 3d. A special service was also held on Monday nigct, when the Rev. J. Christian, of Runcorn, was the preacher. SHOTWICK. The harvest festival was held in the old parish church on Thursday evening, and was con- tinued on Sunday. The preacher on Thursday evening was the Rev. J. Dicker, M.A. of Birkenhead. On Sunday morning the vicar, the Rev. G. D. White, M.A., preached, while the pulpit in the afternoon was filled by the Rev. L. M. Farrall, M.A., vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Chester. The congregations at the various services were large.

TARPORLEY. FIRE BRIGADE DEMONSTRATION.—A continua- tion of the Chester parade was held in Tarporley on Saturday. The procession consisted chiefly ef Fire Brigades, Mr. Cluett's lifeboat, and a contingent sent from Chester and Bunbury, while the Rechabites' band and Bunbury band joined in the procession. A large concourse of people assembled, and numerous collectors were busy at work for the Chester Infirmary.

NORTHWICH. A WINSFORD MAN'S ESCAPADE.-At North- wich, on Saturday, Samuel Taylor a well-known Winsford butcher, was charged in custody with being drunk and assaulting the police. Constable Cope stated that at 1 a.m. he found the prisoner lying asleep in Apple Market Street. When roused he violently struck the officer in the chest, kicked him on the thigh, and threw him to the ground. The officer blew his whistle, help arrived, and Taylor was with difficulty lodged in the cells. A fine of 21s. was imposed. AFTER THE • TEMPERANCE FUNERAL.'—At the police court, on Monday, John Cox, labourer, was charged under warrant with brutally assaulting his wife. Prosecutrix stated that on Saturday she went with her husband to a temperance funeral at a temperance house.* When the last rites had been performed prisoner commenced to drink spirits. They returned home by train, and on the way he beat her about the head and face, and caused blood to I flow freely. He continued drinking the same evening, and, on going to bed, he knelt upon her, struck her repeatedly about the nose, and attempted to strangle her. She escaped from the house, and sought the assistance of the police. Prisoner said he had been teetotal for nine years, but bis wife's bad conduct had driven him to drink. She robbed him, she pawned his things, she drank, and had attempted to commit suicide. They had been married thirty years, and his life was wretched. The bench advised the prisoner to again take the pledge. He promised to do so, and was bound over to keep the peace and ordered to pay the costs.

SHOCKLACH. INTERESTING PRESENTATION.—A party of thirty, consisting of members of the Jubilee committee and friends, met at the Fish Inn, on Thursday, to partake of supper. Mr. Joseph Piggott, of Shocklach Hall, chairman of the Jubilee committee, was voted t8 the chair, and Mr. Holbrook, of Lane Ends, to the vice-chair. After the loyal toasts the chairman referred to their efforts in regard to the late Jubilee festival, and remarked that though all had individually done their share of the work most of it had fallen upon the shoulders of Mr. Urmson, of Worthenbury, their hon. secretary. He had been untiring in his efforts to make the affair a success, working early and late in their behalf.—Mr. Houlbrook, of Worthenbury, treasurer, heartily endorsed all that Mr. Piggott had said, and then gave a brief statement of accounts. A sum of R108 2a. lid. had been collected, and the festival expenses amounted to X96 4s., leaving a balance of Xll 18s. 4d. This amount at a subsequent meeting was allotted as follows:—18 photos to the committee, 18s.; the hon. secretary a bonus of jE3 3s., and the remainder, R7 17s. 4d., was forwarded to Mrs. Howard in aid of the Nursing Fund.—The Chairman then presented Mr. Urmson with a handsome silver sugar basin and tongs, which boro the inscription: Presented to Mr. Urmson, hon. sec. of the Queen's Jubilee, for the oarishes of Worthenbury, Threapwood, and Shocklach. June, 1897.'—Mr. Urmson, having returned thanks, the healths of the following were pro- posed, and heartily received: Sir Watkin Wynn, who is greatly appreciated in the parish for the support which he supplies with his fox- hounds Mr. and Mrs. Howard and family, and Mr. Piggott, chairman. Songs were given during the evening by Mr. Wilkinson.

DUDDON. SUDDEN DEATH OF A CHILD.—Mr. J. C. Bate, county coroner, held an inquest at Duddon on Saturday respecting the death of Gladys Mary Shaw, a child eight months old. who died suddenly in the house of her grandmother the previous Thursday. The jury found a verdict of Death from natural causes.'

GUILDEN SUTTON. STACK Fiuic.-On Sunday morning, about nine o'clock, an outbreak of fire occurred on the farm of Mr. George Jennings. The fire was confined to one of three hay-stacks standing together. The Chester Fire Brigade were summoned, but before their arrival the villagers had almost extinguished the out- break.

FLINT. A NEW INDUSTRY.—After a series of conflict- ing rumours extending over a period of 18 months there are now some tangible signs that a new industry is about to be established at Flint, as the first consignment of machinery for the Vegetable Parchment and Chemical Com- pany, Limited, arrived at Flint Station on Saturday. The works are to be erected for the purpose of manufacturing vegetable parchment paper, which is largely used for packing butter, bacon, lard, &c., and will be the only works of the kind in this country. The site is the ground now used by the Flint Football Team. It is only intended to start on a very small scale.

» SANBTCROFT. ILLUMINATED DANCic.-On Saturday evening this event took place on the grounds in con- nection with the institute, and, being favoured with fine weather, about 250 persons assembled on the green for dancing, which commenced at about five o'clock, and concluded soon after half-past nine, to music supplied by the band of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (Hawarden Company). At dusk the grounds were illuminated by Well's lights, Chinese lanterns, and fairy lamps, the lighting of which was carried out under the superintendence of Mr. Edward Griffiths, while Mr. Will Kelly acted as M.C. Owing to the non-arrival of the fireworks the pyrotechnic display had to be omitted. The arrangements were carried out by Mr. P. Colville Kelly, hon. sec. to the institute.

FROBSHAM. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the Frodsham Technical Committee was held in Mr. Linaker's office on Thursday evening. In the absence of Mr. C. E. Linaker, the chairman of the last committee, Mr. J. M. Williams was voted to the chair.—It was resolved unani- mously that Mr. Charles E. Linaker be the chairman of the committee, also that Mr. E. Rhodes be the vice-chairman.—The arrange- ments for the forthcoming session were then made. RUNAWAY HORSE.-Some consternation was aroused in Frodsham on Friday night by a horse belonging to Mr. Ralph Tickle, butcher, Main-street, running away. The horse and shandry were standing besides the Traveller's Rest,' Five Crosses, Harry Egerton and a boy named Ernest Bean being occupants of the vehicle, when suddenly the horse dashed down the hill through Five Crosses and Overton, and down the steep decline of Red Lane. Out of Church-street the horse made straight across Main-street, and seemed to be going direct for the large plate glass windows of Mr. Tomalin's bootshop, but when actually on the pavement the animal swerved to the left and dashed to the other side of the street to the Queen's Head Hotel. When close to the wall he again made a sudden detour to the right, and galloped off on the same side past Mr. Tickle's shop until opposite Smithy Lane, the vehicle oscillating to and fro in a dreadful way. Suddenly he made another deviation and turned at right angles down the narrow lane. How the occupants maintained their seats at this stage was to an observer miraculous. Both were holding on for life, the lad behind being more out than in the whole of the way down Main-street. Their perilous journey was, how- ever, soon to end, as the horse when opposite the gate of his own field suddenly came to a standstill.

NANTWICH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meeting was held on Saturday, the Rev. Canon Blackburne presiding. The Board considered the tenders for supplying the work- house with provisions, &c., for the ensuing half year, and accepted the lowest tender in every case. The successful contractors were:- Porter, Mr. T. Pickmere; drapery, executors of the late Mr. Joseph Willett; tailoring, Messrs. Stretch & Harlock; bread, Indian meal, and bran, Messrs. W. & T. Chesters; butter, Mr. A. Furnival; milk, (new) and buttermilk, Mrs. Green; coal, Messrs. H. Chesworth & Son; coffins, Mr. Chas. Hampson; butcher's meat, Mr. S. Turner, Blakenwell; boots and shoes, Nantwich Boot & Shoe Co. An interesting point was the price of bread which had risen to 41d. for the 41b. loaf. Last half year the contract was let at 3gd. for the quartern loaf.—The Local Government Board wrote stating that they had awarded Mr. Griffiths, relieving officer, &c., for the Wrenbury district, an annual sum of j61 lls. 9d. or a lump sum of X20 11s. 3d. for compensation owing to the transfer of certain townships for registration purposes to the Bunbury district. DESPERATE ENCOUNTER.—At Nantwich, on Saturday morning, Thomas Carney was re- manded upon a charge of unlawful wounding. The prisoner owed a small loan to another Irishman named Dominick Heron, and the latter going to a potato field where Carney was employed demanded payment. Carney there- upon savagely attacked Heron with a potato fork, inflicting severe wounds on the head and face. Carney escaped across the fields, but was pursued and captured.—Prisoner was brought up on remand on Monday, when evidence was given to the effect that the prosecutor lent the prisoner half-a-sovereign, and on Friday last he asked him for the repayment of the loan. The prisoner, according to the prosecutor, replied by dealing him a heavy blow with a four-pronged fork, inflicting a wound four inches long, pene- trating to the bone. Prisoner made two subse- quent attacks upon the prosecutor, but after a struggle the latter secured possession of the fork. The prisoner then hurled stones at the prosecutor, who retaliated by running him with the yelve. Later in the day he laid an informa- tion against Heron, whom he accused of steal- ing his yelve. While the police were engaged in making inquiries, the prosecutor obtained a warrant for unlawful wounding against the prisoner, who was then arrested. Thedefence was that the prosecutor attacked the prisoner, who used the fork in self-defence. The prisoner was committed for trial.

AUCTION SALES. f- « FLINT AUCTION MART. Messrs. Pickering and Nightingale held a successful sale of stock at their mart in Flint on Monday. All classes of stock met an advanced market, good bacon pigs making fully 6d. per lb. Calves were scarce and dear, while fat cattle of the best quality made an advance of fully lB. 2d. per lb. on the last sale. A capital show of sheep had a ready sale.

A MAN'S STRANGE DEATH.—A man named John Bennion, aged 53, living at 24, Back Brook-street, Chester, was found dead in his house on Monday. Dr. Deeley, who went to attend deceased, made the discovery. An inquest was held yesterday (Tuesday) after- noon. JUBILEE MEDAL FOR A LOCAL VOLUNTEER.— Captain Stewart Wood, who was in command of the detachment of the Cheshire and Carnarvon- shire Volunteer Artillery which attended the Jubilee celebration in London has received the Jubilee medal presented to the officers of the forces who took part in the demonstration. The medal bears the inscription, In commemora- tion of the 60th year of the reign of Queen Victoria. 28th June, 1897.' The medal is of neat appearance, and it will be worn on the tunic, suspended from a blue striped ribbon. All visitors to the Victorian Era Exhibition should see YE HORNIMAN TEA SHOPPE in Picturesque England. Sold in this locality by Chester Spencer, 36, Bridge street; Co operative Society Turver, chemist Woolley, confectioner; Roberts, chemist. Birkenhead: Dutton, chemist; Haywood, chemist; Hessler, grocer, &c. Co-operative Society.— Crewe Eardley, bookseller; Ashfield, chemist.— Rhuddlan: Roberts, grocer.—New Ferry Faw- cett, chemist.-Hoylake: Boustead, confectioner.— Oxton: Taylor & Co., tea dealers, &c.-Upper Brighton Somerville, chemist. Winnington Co-operative Society.—West Kirby: Atherton and Co.-Bromborough Pool: Co-operative Society. 1

Ctjester Stock aun Stjare Hist. Reported by Messrs. EDWARDS, SON, & WARMSLET 29, Eastgate Row (North). Chester. Chester Corpora- ^prtce1 Chester Gas Coml Irredeemable Stock 9103-110 Chester Gas Com- pany 101 A Ordinary Stock. £ 235—240 7 B & C „ „ £ 160—164 Chester "water- 7% Con. Pref. St^k ^00-205 Chester Water- works Co 7i Consolidated Stock. £ 180—185 »» »» •' 7 New Ordinary Stock, 1st and 2nd moieties £ 170 175 » » >> 6 910 Perpet'l. Pref. „ „ Shares, fully paid £ 17—18 Haw d n & District Water Company JElOShares, fully paid.par Nat. Prov. Bank "ft of England Lim. £ 75 Shares, £ 1010s. paid. £ 474—481 w°* 4:60 Shares> paid £ 56—57 North and South WalesBank Lim. 940 Snares, 910 paid £ 33—3:U Parr's Bank Lim. tIOO Shares, t20 paid £ 93— q<?4 Liveiyool Union. £ 100 Shares, £ 2U paid £ 59-594 Lloyd 8 Lim £ 50 Shares, £ s paid £ 27—JS Bank of Liverpool. A;100 Shares, tl2 10s paid British Law, Life, Fire Insurance.. £ 10 Shares, £ 1 paid £ 14—2 Chester Boat Co. £ 10 Shares, fully paid £ 13—15 Chester Cocoa House Co £ 5 „ £ 4 jg5 10s >> m £ 5 £ 3 £ 4 Chester General Cemetery Co. £ 5 .par ChesterGrosvenor Hotel Co £ 20 „ Ch^st'rNewMusio Hall Co £ 25 „ £ ao Chest'rNortligate Brewery Co Ordinary £ 10Shares,fully pd.. £ ll—11* 6% Pref. £ 10Shares,fully pd £ 12i—13 Chester Queen BailwayHotelCo £20 Shares, fully paid £ 30—32 £ 20 „ £ 10 „ £ 15—16 Chester Steam Laundry Co. £5 94 10s £ 5 10s- firf Chester Tramway Co 210 fully A;4 -.5 Chester Race Co. A;100 t75 £ 150 Walker, Parker & Co klO Shares, fully paid, 6 Cum. Pret.£4.-5 4t Debentures LifO— 92 HalkyaMiningCo. J;l Shares, fully paiti tiO £ 12 Halkyn Drainage nC?-;V,V v;v- £ 1° Shares, fully paid £ 21—23 East Haikyu Mm* ing Co Cl „ ,15/. 176 SouthHalkyuMiu- ing Co £ 1 „ fully „ 20/ 22,6- M „ 451 •• '13/- .13/—15/- N orth Hendre Mining Co C2 10s. Shares, M £ 6—7 RhosesmorAliue jm fully paid Talacre Mining Co £1 l913 paid ,14.s.—16s. »» „ fully paid „ Isle ofMau Mining Co. (F oxdalo) Mines A;5 0£4-&-4-¡\- » Pref. £ 25 Shares, £ 17 10spd.Jt"d 10^0 10* zi Llanarmon Mining Co £ 1 „ 19/. i» >> £ i Pref., fully

Markets anti JFair*. -r, ..r"r'r. LIVERPOOL CORN. TUESDAY.—Wheat moderate trade at Friday's prices, Kansas and winter ld. dearer; No. 1 Californian 8s. 4d. to 8s. 6d.; new spring, 8s. 2d. to 8s. 8. Beans unchanged. Peas, 5s. Oats quiet and unchanged. Maize, slow- trade, but lower prices stimulated inquiry, at 2d. under Friday; old mixed, 3s. 2d. to 38. 2d. new. 3s. Oid. to 3s. Oid. Flour occasionally 6d. to la. lower. SALFORD CATTLE, TUESDAY. At market: Cattle, 2,815, trade dull; sheep and lambs, 11,563. ¡I late prices barely maintained calves, 237, prices higher. Quotations Cattle, 4|d. to 6 £ d.; sheep, 5d. to 8i-d.; lambs, 6d. to 71d. calves, 5d.. to 7d. per lb. WREXHAM CATTLE, MONDAY.—There was a- large supply of stock, at the market to-day, and an ( improvement in the beef trade, this making fully d. per lb. Mutton made from 7d to 8d., the clearance being good. Bacon pigs realised 8s. 6d. per score lbs., and pork pigs 9s. Rearing calves ranged up to 55s. each. There was a larger supply of store cattle on offer and it met a slower trade. Clun and Shropshire ewes ranged from 26s. to 42s. each, while Shropshire rams made up to X3 each, and ram lambs 55s. each. LIVERPOOL CATTLE, MONDAY.—The supply of cattle was about the same as last week. Demand fair. but prices were in favour of buyers, par- ticularly so for middling quality. Smaller supply of sheep and lambs slow trade and prices lower all round, excepting for a few prime sheep, which made the top quotations. Prices :-Beef, 6d. to 41d.; Scotch mutton, 7id. to 6d.; Irish mutton, 7d. to 5.; lamb, 6d. to 7ld. per lb. LONDON CATTLE, MONDAY.—Average supply of beasts to-day, but best quality was still very scarce. These met a, steady demand at lasj> Monday's rates, but trade for other grades dull an<* heavy, with a downward tendency; best polled Scotch, 4s. 8d.; Herefords, 4s. 6d. to 4s. 8d runts, 4s. 2d. to 4s. 6d.; shorthorns, 4s. to 4s. 2d.; Irish, 3s. lOd. to 4s. Sheep trade slow, last week's rates governing all transactions. Pig trade dtill but firmer. Quotations Beef, 2s. 4d. to 4s. 8d.; mutton, 3s. 4d. to 5s. 6d.; pork, 3s. to 4s. 6d- per 81b.; milch cows, JE16 to £ 2110s. per head. MANCHESTER HAY AND STRAW, MONDAV. Hay, 5d. to 6d.; clover, 5. to 6 £ d.; straw, wheat, 4d. to 4Jd. ditto, oat, 4d. to 4!d. per stone. d MANCHESTER FAT PIG, MONDAY. --Supply &Id demand fair. First class pigs, 9s. 6d.; secoBd class, 9a. to 9s. 2d.; third olass, 7s. to 7s. 6"' per 201b. ( LIVERPOOL CORN, FRIDAY.—Wheat fair, co#* | sumptive trade, about £ d. under Tuesday 1 C»^' i fornian, 8s. 5d. to 8s. 6; spring, 8s. 4Jd. to t 8s. 9d. Beans firm, scarce; Saidi, 27s. 6d. to f 27s. 9d. Peas, 5s. to 5s. 5id. Oats, turn dearer new white, 2s. 5d. to 2s. 7d. yellow, 2s. 2d. f. 2s. 4d. Maize, quiet trade, Id. decline, Pool demand thereat; old (mixed), 3s. 4d. to 38. new, 3a. 2Jd. to 3s. 3d. Flour unchanged. LONDON CORN, FRIDL-Y.-Wheat 6d. to I6' lower, flour 6d. lower, barley and oats stea^?' maize dull. BRADFORD WOOL, MONDAY.—There is really.^ change to note in this market, the tone remain firm all round for mohair as well as wool. situation in the export yarn trade is very but the home trade rather better, and mob^ and alpaca spinners are well engaged. In there is a fair demand for the home market, 8,1 some inquiry for America. CHESTER CATTLE, THURSDAY.—An fl,vers." supply of store cattle, and a larger show of An unexpectedly small attendance of buyers business slow, except in the beast and sbe0 £ markets, owing to the high prices asked for st^i of fair quality. Numerous lots remained uns<^a at the close of the market. Prices —Milch c°*n £ 14 to £ 20 calvers, £ 12 to £ 18 barrens, £ l°„« £ 13; heifers, £ 8 to £ 13; stirks, £ 5 to Horned black-faced sheep, 18s. 6d. to 24s. wet- faces, 25s. to 30s.; clun ewes, 34s. to 38s. 11 CHESTER HORSE, THURSDAY.—Both in snpPj, go and demand, the fair presented little chalJ from that of last month. There were plent. buyers for the small proportion of horses of class, but inferior grades excited little attend0'" and trade was irregular, and quotations varying Prices Best draught horses, £ 55 to £ 75 %%■ cart horses, £ 40 to £ 50; inferior, £ 15 to I trap horses, £ 18 to X30. :fl.. CHESTER CHEESE, WEDNESDAY. -Mr. Challinor, secretary to the Cheshire Farmers' Association, reports as follows:—The Pylj was about 50 tons. The market opened protIlP 9.30. The best lots met a quick sale at Erices, while over kept lots, shewing too eat, met a slower market at very little impr-ag prices, but altogether the market was encourag^jj to buyers and sellers alike. Dull markets r everybody, but a brisk market is helpful to | producers and distributors, and gives fresh | and buoyancy to the trade all round. In hal* Jif | hour all the best lots were and the remainder, almost without tion, bought up within the hour. oot following were the prices made:-COBIIO 40s. to 50s. medium, 51s. to 568.; best CbeS t 58s. to 66s.. with a probable average of the lots of 628. per cwt. One choice lot of colo*^ made 67s. 6d. Pitch corresponding fair last 65 tons; quotation of prices, 38s. to 60s. per 0 J The attendance of buyers was numerous- jj» noticed representatives of the following '"0Q. known firmsMessrs. Collinge and Son, J- Boothby, Bamber and Bowe, E. Wyatt, ■* and Kendall, Seragg, Noble, Wood and I Co-operative Wholesale Society, James J. and Co., Dobell and Co., Bennett Brother0' wiison, it. ana w. uancocK ana (Jo., Smeu^jr Sons, Gillman and Sons, Goodwin (all of Chester); J. Griffiths, C. W. Dutton, C. MilliDtV<jjJ, J. Lightfoot, S. Coppack, Rowe, Thompson, and Clemence, Gibbs, W. H. Ankers W. 110 ag}< (all of Chester), C. Griffiths (Broken Emberton Brothers, J. Thomas, R. Ridleyt B°e and Sens (all of Crewe), G. Lewis, J. Jones Drayton), Burges, Fish (Whitchurch), ArO^ (Farndon), Messrs. H. Thompson and Sons, J* Iffl T. Edwards, J. Weaver, Wilson Brother9 Liverpool), Shone (Frodsham), Cookson (Bunb° A Craven and Co., Whittaker (Bradford), P^ ave* Dobell (Wem), Gunstone and Son (Sheffield), and Richardson (Hull), Ellems and Sons (LO Threlfall (Lancaster), and others. CHESTER CORN, SATURDAY.—Wheat ge°erjjt»' is about the same as last Saturday's tions, with a fair supply. Oats and all 0 grain sparingly offered at last week's full^ Indian corn has fallen in value about 6d* 2401b., while foreign wheat is also Id. to 2d- v cental under recent currencies. Quotations aiw. OLD. a. D. 8. I). 8. D. 0 Wheat, white per 75 ft.! 5 4 to 5 60 Wheat, red „ 75ft. 5 4 — 5 60 0—!{ V MaltingBarley 601b. 0 0 — 0 00 0 — J; 0 Grinding do 641b. 0 0—0 00 0 Z 0 Oats 46ft. 2 2— 2 5 3 0— Beans Uoih. 0 0 — 0 05 0 Indiai, Corn 2401b.I 9 0 — 9 3l 0 0 Printed and published for and on behalf of the W and North Wales Newspaper Company, JAMES ALBERT BIBCHALL, at the Chester 1^ Office, 8, Bridge-street, in the City of Cb08 WBBNESDIY, September 22, 1897.