The Chester Courant and Advertiser for North Wales

NESTON TEAMSMAN KILLED. + At Storeton, on Monday week, Joseph Worrall, 56, farm labourer, employed by Mr. W. Fryer, of Leighton Hall, was driving- a lurry loaded with about two tons of meal, and drawn by two horses, down Lark Hill, when he met his death as th-e result of an accident. A fellow-workmen saw him running alongside the horses and trying to seize a rein. At a turn in the road, Worrall was pinned to the wall by the lurry, the shafts of which broke. He was shockingly injured, and died at the Birkenhead hospital. At the inquest on Wednesday James Donnelly, a teamsman, who is also employed by Mr. Fryer and who was in charge of another lurry on the occasion, said there was no brake on Worrall's lurry, but a brake was not in his opinion necessary.—The coroner (Mr. Cecil Holden) said that from the evidence there was no doubt that the man was a trustworthy man, and that the horses were quiet and suited to the purpose to which they were put. From the practical evidence of Donnelly it did not seem to be necessary that there should be a brake on a wagon of the sort the deceased man was in charge of. It had been used for a number of years, and had always been found satisfactory. Perhaps there was no reason why there should not be a brake on the lurry, and he thought it would probably be better if there were one, but in the present instance the horses would probably have been able to pull it down the hill with the brake on. The initial fault in the matter lay with the deceased himself in going away from his horses, but he bad placed himself in great danger in endeavouring to Isave his master's pro- perty. Probably he had succeeded by a great effort in getting hold of the near rein, and thinking he had both, pulled it sharply. Naturally the horses would come quickly across the road, and the shafts striking the wall had probably swung suddenly round before the deceased man had time to get out of the way, and struck him on his left side. thus causing the injuries spoken of.—The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death."

NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS. The unprecedented demand for HORNIMAN'S PURE TEA during the past year has beaten every record, and conclusively proves the decided preference given by all classes to Horniman's Pure Tea. Sold by — Chester: Davies and Shepheard, Bridge-street Row; Co-op. Society; Cryer, 25, Christleton-road; Holborn Restaurant, 29, Foregate street. Neston Lee, chemist. Little Sutton Swindells, baker. Birkenhead Haywood, chemist. Rhuddlan Roberts, grocer. New Ferry: Fawcett, chemist. Upper Brighton Somerville. Bromborough Pool: Co-operative Society. Mynydd Isa Co-operative Society. Tattenhall Wilcox, grocer. Mold J unction Co-operative Society. Queen s Ferry Spark's Storps. Hoole: Jones & Davies. bakers, Wrexham: Felton. confectioner.

FIT SUN 1 ^ffv^FLRE OFFICE. 'VOE.;O Funds in Hand— £ 2,386,639. For all particulars apply to the following Agents:- CHESTER MESSRS. CHEERS & HOPLEY, 6, Northgate-street. MESSRS. W. DENSON & SON, Nortbgate. MALPAs MR. THOMAS MULLOCK, Cuddington Heath.

DIARY OF COMING ENGAGEMENTS. Jan. 27, #c.—" Three Little Maids" at the Royalty Theatre. 27- Wirral Board of Guardians. 27-Frodsham. Petty Sessions. 27-Whitehurch Cheese Fair. 28-00nnah's Quay Petty Sessions. 28-Chester Cattle Fair. 28-0onnah's Quay Council. 28-Chester Diocesan Finance Association- Annual Meeting, in King's School X 28-Chester Diocesan Board of Education- Annual Meeting in King s School. 29-Chester District Nursing Association- Annual Meeting at Town Hall. Peb. 1 Wirral District Council. 1-Broxton Licensing Sessions. I-Mold Petty Sessions.

CHURCH WORK. The Bishop, clergy and laity of the diocese are to be congratulated upon the success of the conference held on Thursday and Friday at Birkenhead. The Bishop, in his custom- arily practical address, dealt largely with the education question, and if his points were not altogether new, they were put with a freshness and directness that carried con- viction. In the din and smoke of contro- versy, says his lordship, it is too often for- gotten that at the heart of the problem should stand the child. Amid all the petty wrang- ling of sects, the true interests of the child are apt to be ignored. In regard to the claims of the much-discussed "denomina- tional conscience," the Bishop pointed out how wide awake had been the National Church in the past to the importance of education, while the State had been asleep, and what proof of her interest in the good cause the Church had given by spending many millions of money and building an enormous amount of school property. In reply to the contention that there can be no sound solution of the education problem until the just claims of the denominational and undenominational conscience have been frankly and equitably recognised, his lord- ship shewed how incompletely this arrange- ment met the situation. The taxpayer and the ratepayer, he said, had also consciences, and the consciences of Churchmen, Roman Catholics, Jews, and certain Nonconformists of the older school were neither less numerous nor less worthy of consideration than the allied consciences of undenominational and secularist ratepayers and taxpayers." Two other topics which were dealt with bya the conference are matters vitally affecting. the welfare of the Church, namely, the pro- posed revision of the Book of Common Prayer and the burning question of the rural depopulation. At first sight it may appear to savour of sacrilege that the mere suggestion of altering the Prayer Book should be seriously discussed, but when it is remem- bered that the ancient volume has remained practically untouched by the reviser's hand for a period of at least 240 years, it must be acknowledged that there may be at any rate a case made out for considering the question of revision. The strongest point made by the advocates of revision is that the circum- stances of our country have changed so com- pletely since the Prayer Book was written that it quite falls short of the necessities of to-day. In that long interval the British I Constitution has undergone manifold changes, the most conspicuous of them being the great increase in the power of the people in the matter of government. Then, again, another point of even more weight is the fact that within recent years our country has become an Empire, with deep interests in every quarter of the globe. Missionary effort claims its just share of recognition from the Church, and it would certainly be well if our vast community of interests in India and our wide-spread Colonies could be brought for- ward prominently in the services of our National Church. Whether sermons and services are too long or too short, whether the Psalms are too numerous, whether the Athanasian Creed is, as alleged, a stumbling block or the reverse, are questions of detail that it is unnecessary to discuss at the present stage. The only thing to be settled now is whether a good case has been made out for a revision of the Prayer Book, and the confer- ence passed a resolution affirming the opinion that the question of the better adaptation of the Prayer Book to the use of the Church, under present conditions of lite and thought, should receive early consideration. The problem of rural depopulation, which really brings us back to the eternal Fiscal question, was ably and temperately debated and much commonsense argument was employed against some of the educational methods at present in fashion and their egregious unsuitability for the rural youth. The main contention, however, turns on the question of money. The counter attractions that must be set up in rural England, to bring the people back to the healthy gladsome life on the land, will all cost a mint of money. The landlord cannot build cottages, schools and churches, while farming is on the present down-grade. The farmer cannot afford to pay his labourers higher wages, to compete successfully with town prices, so long as he can make little or nothing out of agriculture. As soon as some Fiscal arrangement is devised whereby British agriculture is restored to its former prosperity, or something approaching it, the labourers will be drawn back to the land by the promise of better wages and healthier lives. As was remarked at the conference, the only break in the gloomy cloud of agricultural depopulation is the happy thought that has induced certain large employers of labour to plant huge industrial works in rural neighbourhoods, and for the sake of the physique of the populace it is to be trusted that this movement will grow and spread. Some slight contribution to the solution of the problem may also be made by the development of systems of electric tram- ways in rural parts, but the great obstacle still remains, the starvation of British agriculture. -+- A melancholy local interest attaches to the death of Dr. Salmon, the illustrious Provost of Trinity College, Dublin, in the fact that prob- ably the last letter that he wrote was one to the Bishop of Chester, for the purposes of the Diocesan Conference, on the subject of the revision of the Prayer Book. The letter was dated January 12th, 1904, and, although written in a shaky hand, was a most lucid epistle, characteristic of Dr. Salmon. The writer's apprehension of his impending dissolution is thus touchingly conveyed at the close of the letter :—" My chariot-wheels are now driving so heavily that you need not be surprised to hear at any time that they have ceased tp move at all." By a mournful coincidence the gifted scholar who penned these lines expired the day after the letter was read to the Diocesan Con- ference.

CHESTER CATHEDRAL. SERVICE LIST FOR WEEK COMMEXOINQ JAN. 27. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27TH.-Morning, 8.0: Matins. 10.15: The Litany, hymn 82. Evening 4.15: Service, Boardman in G anthem, 0 Lord, Thou hast searched" (Croft). THURSDAY, JANUARY 28TH.-Morning, 8.0: Holy Com- munion. 10.15: Service, Ouseley in A; anthem, "0 praise God (Weldon). Evening, 4.15 Service, Ouseley in B flat; anthem, 0 for a closer walk (Foster). FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH.-Moming-, 8.0: Matins. 10.15 The Litany, hymn 100. Evening, 4.15 Service, Rogers in A minor; anthem, 0 Lord and Saviour (Palestrina). SATURDAY, JANUARY 30TIl.-Morning, 8.0 Matina 10.15: Service, Selby in A; anthem, "O Lord, my God (Wesley). Evening, 4.15: Service, Selby in A; anthem, I will mention (Sullivan). SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ST (Septuagesima).—Morning, 8.0: Holy Communion. 10.30: Service, Travers In K; anthem. Great and marvellous (Boyce); introit, hymn 83 Kyrie and Credo (Tours in C); preacher, the Canon in Residence. Evening, 3.30: Service, Travers in F; anthem, In the beginning" (Hadyn);, hymn 172. 6 30: Processional hymn, 168; Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis to Chants; hymns 533, 489, 227 preacher, the Dean of Worcester;

Lord Penrhyn is entertaining a shooting party at Penrhyn Castle. Lord Henrv Grosvenor left town on Friday for Cairo. Earl Beachamp, who was formerly Governor of New South Wales, was on Thursday evening the guest, at the Liverpool Reform Club, of the New Century Society. The many friends of Lord Arthur Grosvenor will rejoice to learn that the operation he underwent on Tuesday last week for appendicitis was very suc- cessful, and that his lordship is making excellent progress. A marriage is arranged, and will take place in April, between Edward Egerton Leigh-White, eldest son of Air. Egerton Leigh, of Godrell Hall, and West Hall, High Legh, and of the late Lady Elizabeth Leigh, and Arethusa, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Peter Duff Hawker, of Longparish, Hampshire, and Mrs. Hawker, 9, William-street, Lowndes-square. ACCIDENT TO LORD BARRYMORE.— Lord Barrymore was the victim of a serious carriage accident in Cork on Saturday evening. His driver was endeavouring to pass an electric tramcar when the carriage collided with a gas lamp, both his lordship and the coachman being thrown into the roadway. Lord Barrymore, who was cut, bruised and severely shaken, was removed to a shop, where he remained unconscious for several minutes. Later on he was able to walk to the station and proceed by train to Fota. His lordship's injuries consisted of a bruised forehead, an abrasion over the right eye, and shock. On recovering from the dazed condition in which the accident left him, he expressed his astonishment at his marvellous escape. The Countess Grosvenor arrived at Eaton on Thursday, on a short visit. The Precentor (the Rev. H. H. Wright), declined the li ving of Dodleston, vacant through the death of the Rev. A. C. Gordon, offered him by the Dean and Chapter; The Secretary of the Chester General Infirmary, begs to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following donations:—Mr. Harry T. S. Gleadowe, k5; Anonymous, lis. 3d., disputed account. The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Chester begs to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the ^following donations to the Infirmary Ball Fund :— Mts. Serocold, £ 1; Mrs. Elliott, £ 1 Is. Mrs, J. Tomkiateon, £ 5. Tomkiateon, £ 5. The Mayor of Macclesfield on Friday presented in the name of the Corporation and of the principal inhabitants, to Mr. William Sheasby, who retired from the Chief Constableship a month ago, after 30 years' service, his portrait, a service of plate, and 50 sovereigns. At a joint meeting of Unionists and Conserva- tives held at Wellington (Salop), on Wednesday, under the presidency of Mr. Harry Shepard, chair- man of the Conservative Association, Mr. James Ismay was uiianimouMy adopted as the Unionist candidate for the Wellington Division at the next election in succession to Sir Alexander Brown, who will not contest the seat. Meetings will be arranged and the Unionist campaign opened shortly. NEW FLINTSHIRE HEADMASTER.-On Monday the Flintshire County Governing Body appointed Mr. J. M. Edwards, M.A., assistant master of the County School, Rhyl, to the head- mastership of the Holywell County School. CANON WESCOE.-The death is announced of the Rev. Henry Wescoe, honorary canon of Man- chester. The news of his tragic death at Wimborne on Sunday night created a painful sensation at Blackburn, where he had laboured for 36 years as vicar of St. Thomas's Church. He was ordained at Chester in 1854. HOUSEHOLD DANCE AT EATON.-The annual household dance at Eaton was held, by the kindness of the Duke and Duchess of Westminster on Wednesday night. The rooms set apart for the purpose had been tastefully decorated, and nothing was lacking which could in any way contribute to the enjoyment of all. The Duke with Mrs. Hay, the housekeeper, and the Duchess with Mr. Camp- bell, the steward, opened the ball at 9-30 o'clock. The music was supplied by Richardson, of Chester. DEATH OF MR. JAMES BARLOW. — We regret to record the death of Mr. James Barlow, the well-known licensee of the Coach and Horses Hotel, Market-square. Deceased had been n poor health for some months past, but only on Friday he went out for a walk of about four miles. He went to bed in cheerful spirits, but was taken ill on Saturday morning, and passed away suddenly about half-past nine. The immediate cause of death was hemorrhage of the brain. Deceased, who was 62 years of age, was a native of Walton, near Warrington, and he came to Chester to take over the Coach and Horses Hotel 26 years ago. He was well known in the city, and was a respected member of the Chester Licensed Victuallers' Association. DEATH OF MAJOR RAMSAY STUART.— News has reached England of the death of Major Alexander Ramsay Stuart, who was killed by a fall from his horse in Rangoon (Burmah), on Decem- ber 30th. The deceased officer, who was only 43 years of age, was the fourth son of General J. Ramsay Stuart, C.B., late of the Royal Scots Fusiliers, and formerly commander of troops in Sootland. Major Stuart belonged to the Royal Artillery, and from 1892 to 1895 he was staff-cap- tain at Watergate House. At the end of that time he went to Sierra Leone (West Africa), and on the outbreak of the South African War he went to the scene of the hostilities, and remained there as a staff officer. When peace was declared he went to Burmah, where he met his death under such painful circumstances. While in Chester de- ceased made a host of friends, who will deeply re- sjret to learn the sad news. He was highly popu- lar with all, and those who knew him ail agree that the service has lost a promising officer. DEATH OF DR. WILLIAMS.—Dr. Williams' many friends will regret to hear that he passed away on Friday morning at Brunswick House, Leominster, after a short illness. He was for many years H.M. Inspector of Schools for this district. He served under the Rev. H. Smith, and after- wards under Mr. Kynnersley. When leaving this district the teachers presented him with his por- trait and a very handsome writing desk as a mark of their esteem. He left Chester about 14 years ago to take over the Inspectorship of the Hereford District. Since leaving he had taken his M.A. degree, also LL.D., and was latterly a barrister-at- law. The funeral took place on Monday. The first part of the service was held in the morning at Leominster, after which the body was brought to Chester, where the remainder of the burial rites were performed at the graveside by the Rev. H. Grantham, rector of St. Mary's Parish Church. The mourners at Chester included Mr. and Mrs. G. Avery and nephew, Mr. J. Simon, Mr. J. H. Harrison, Messrs. Gleadowe, Mr. Bal lance, Mr. Reep (Birkenhead), Mr. R. Atherton, &c. There were many beautiful wreaths. ADDRESSES FOR MEIN AND WOMEN.- On Sunday afternoon a special service for men was held in the Church of St. Mary-on-the-Hill, when a special address was given by the Rev. P. N. Waggett, S.S.J.E. There was a good congregation of men of all classes. Mr. Waggett took for his text the words "Fer none of us liveth to himself and no man dieth to himself, for whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord. Whether we live, therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. For to this end Christ both died, and rose and revived, that he might be Lord both of the* dead and the living." (Romans, c. xiv., 7, 9 v.). In the course of an eminently practical and convincing address, Mr. Waggett shewed that we had no right to do what we liked with any of our possessions. The more a thing appeared to belong to us alone, the more it belonged to God, and we bad to use it always in doing his work. He illustrated the practical reality of Christian life, and the dangers attending the unbeliever, who stood in a false position, or the half Christian. The address was followed with the closest attention by all present. On Monday, the Rev. P. N. Waggett preached a similar sermon to a congregation of ladies, j LURRYMAN RUN OVER.-About half-past four on Friday afternoon, a man named John Priddey, carter, Cuddington, was admitted to Chester Infirmary suffering from a compound fracture of the leg. He had sustained the injury through being run over by a lurry which he was in charge of. CHARGE AGAINST A PARENT.-At the County Police Occasional Court on Monday, before Mr. W. Williams, Wm. Henry Swain, a Chester man, was charged with unlawfully assisting his child, John Ihomas Swain, to escape from the children's home of the Chester Union at Mollington. on the 27th of December. It appeared that a warrant had been issued for prisoner's arrest three- weeks ago, but he had eluded the police until last week, when he was arie,ted in Manchester.— Prisoner was remanded till Saturday. ST. JOHN'S CHOIR SUPPER—By the kind hospitality of Canon Cooper Scott (vicar), the members of St. John's and St. Baniabas's choire were entertained at supper on Wednesday even- ing at Mr. Chester's restaurant. Foregate-street. Canon Scott presided, and among those present- were Mis. Scott, the Rev C. A. Griffin (curate), Mr. James Davies (churchwarden). Mr. F, S. Bishop, Mr. H. Beswick, Mr. Millington, Mr. Ockleston, and Mr. John E. Haswell, who was leader of St. John's Choir as long ago as 1868, when the voluntary choir was formed. After supper an excellent progiamme of songs was pro- vided by Messrs. E. Robinson. A. S. Dutton, W. Plant, G Plant, Cuzner. and McDonald. The ac- companist was Mr. Finch. The evening was voted all round a huge success. SOCIAL GATHERING.—Messrs. Garnett and Son held their annual gathering of employes and their friends on Friday night in the Albion Rooms. Lower Bridge-street, which are part of the firm's business premises. An enjoyable programme of songs, &c., was gone through between 8 o'clock and 9-30., Mr. J. Phillips'' comic items being specially appreciated. At the conclusion of this programme supper was served. The speakers were Mr. Garnett. Mr. Cathcart Smith, and the ex-Sheriff (Mr. H. Dodd), followed by one or two of the senior employes. An interesting statement by one of the latter was that sitting at supper that night were six employes with considerably over 20 years' service, and three with 35 years' service. After supper (at which 98 sat down), dancing and games followed. "Auld Lan? Syne" conoluded one of the most successful gatherings in the firm's history. AN INTERESTING CASKET-Mr. A. W. Butt silversmith, of this city. has on view in his window at 32, Eastgate Row. a. very handsome casket, which has been presented to Mr. H R. H. Southam, ox-Mayor of Shrewsbury, by the alder- men, councillors, magistrates ancLborough officials,, in appreciation of his valuable services as Mayor 1902-3. The casket is a vtjry fine piece of the silversmith's art. It is oblong in shape, and on either side are int'oduced the various types of arches to be found in the old buildings and churches of Shrewsbury. The front right and left panels contain finely executed enamel views of the Free Library and the old Market Hall. The rentre one is occupied with the borough arms in blue epamel and gold. The centre panel at the back contains a reproduction of the old borough seal, date 1425. and on either side of this are enamel views of the Abbey Church and the Castje". The whole was designed and executed by Mr. A. W. Butt. and reflects great credit by the manner in which it is carried out. CHESTER GLEE CLUB —The president (Mr. G F. Wynne), the vice-president (Mr. H. R. Thomas), and the ex-president (Mr. J. H. Jones). and a goodly company of members and friends assembled on Tuesday evening for the monthly concert. The following programme was given, to the evident satisfaction of all present:—Glees, See., by the Choir, How Sweet. How Fresh." "Hail to the Woods," "Crown'd with Clusters." "0 Thou, whose Beams." "The Beleaguered": songs by Messrs. H. M. Stone ("Golden Guineas"), the President ("The Admiral's Brcom and "Fine Old English Gentleman"). Mr. W. Huxley ("The White Squall "). Mr. J. Peters Jones ("The Sailor's Grave" and "Yeoman's Wedding"), and Mr. Hopton ("The Riderless Steed") The recitations of Mr. W. H. Hallmark and the songs of Mr. J, Kent Smith afforded great amusement The- meeting terminated with To Our Next" and "God Save the, King." The conductor was Mr. Robt. Butterworth, and the pianist Mr. Rich. Thomas "THREE LITTLE MAIDS "-Paul Reubens has embodied much that is charming in this new musical play, which appears this week at the Royalty Theatre. Judging by the delight mani- fested by Monday night's aud;ence, we may sately predict that Cestrians will heartily endorse the Metropolitan praise. The production at Chester is by Mr. George Dance's company, and there is some clever acting and good singing. A pretty story runs through the play, and the central figures are three little country girls and three young aristocrats. Some of the situations are vastly amusing. Miss May Garstang. Miss Connie Leon and Miss Mamie Brickwell make a charming trio as the "Three Little Maids," while Mr. Charles MacNaughton, Mr. Haddon Cave and Mr. Sydney Mannering make fast a,nd furious love to them Mr. McNaughton is particularly good. A special word of praise is due to Mr. Harry Ptt, who as "Cupid" (the caddie) displays exceptional histrionic gifts. A tuneful trio, sung bv the three sistars and danced by them and their lovers, is the Tea and Cake Walk," which fairly captivated the "house" on Monday. There are a full chorus and augmented orchestra. A matinee is arranged for Saturday. BLUE COAT SCHOOL BALL FUND.-The- following is the list of the patronesses :—Her Grace- the Duchess of Westminster. Lady Arthur Gros- venor, Mrs. Omanney, Mrs. H. T. Brown, Lady Clare Egerton, the Marchioness of I Ormonde, Mrs. C. Jones. Birkenhead £1 Is.; Mrs. B. C. Roberts, £1 Is. Mrs. Hubert Potts, £1 Is. Mrs. Adair, £1 Is; Mrs. Helenus Robertson, JE1 Is.; Mrs. J. Sheriff Roberts, El Is.; Mrs. Quellyn Roberts, £1 lg. Mrs. N. A. E. Way, JB1 Is.; Mrs. William Wil- liams, £1 Is.; Miss Bithell. Malpas, £1 Is.; Mrs. William Johnson, Southport, £1 Is.; M'ss Hop- wood, £1 Is.; Mrs. Skipwith. J31 Is. Mrs. Pit- cairn Campbell, JB1 Is. Mrs. Darby, JBI Is.; Mrs. George Okell, £ 1 Is.; Miss K-elsall £1. Is.; Mrs. William Rogers, J61 Is. Mrs. Reginald Dixon. Sl Is. Mrs. Courtenay; Mrs. Bedford, El Is Mrs Charles Greenhouse, £ 1 Is Mrs. Granger, Nicholas-street; Mrs. Oxley. Brig-htholme, Curzon- park Mrs. King, Mrs. Leadbetter Mrs. Samuel Smith, Nicholas-street, £1 Is. Mrs. Hameraley, El Is. Mrs. John M. Frost. £ t Is., Mrs. Lyle Smyth, C2 2s. Mrs Barnston, £ 1; Mrs. Rogerson, £1 Is Mrs. Hamilton £1 Is Mrs. Ratcliffe Fleming. m Is. Mrs. Elliott, £ 1 Is.; Mrs. Ried, £ l Mrs. Charles E. Hope. £ 1 Is. Mrs James Taylor, £ 1 Is. Mrs. Gibbons Fro-t, £ 1 Is. Mrs. E. B. Swetenham, £ 1 Is

A TRADE AGENT S BANKPUPTCY At Chester Bankruptcy Court yesterday, before Mr. Rogistrar Giles, Thomas Jeffery Vince, of Grosvenor Park-road, Chester, and formerly of Birmingham, agent for the Cheshire, Shropshire, and North Wales District of the National Trade Defence Association, came up for his public ex- amination. The liabilities are stated to be £ 815, and the assets nil. Deb.or attributes h;s bank- ruptoy to loss sustained by forced sale by mort- gagees of a house at Salisbury-road'. 11 In reply to the Official Receiver (Mr. Ll. Hugh Jones) debtor said he was brought up te the business of a brass founder, and his next venture was a printing business at the Parade. Birming- ham, in which ho was a partner. He put JE150 into the business, and when he gave it up because it was unsatisfactory he obtained the repayment of that sum. In 1890 he entered the office of the Liberal Unionist Association, Birmingham, at a. salary of £100, and in 1892 he got 1;200 a year. He had to take charge of bye-elections, and for that he received a fee oULsidc his saiai-y. In 1893 he received' one fee of about £ 25 in addition to his salary; in 1895 he received about £100 in. 1896 about 2150; in 1897 he had nothing except his ordnmry expenses; in 1898 he made about, fV m 1899 nothing; and in 1900, the year of the general election, he made about B200 Dur- ing these years he was still receiving a salary of £ 200% In 1898 he purchased a house at Birmino-- ham for £ 1.350 and spent about £ 400 on improve- ment. The sum of £1,350 was lent him by an insurance company at the rate of five per cent. interest. The house had since been sold for ^JI.OOO. He married in 1886, and had a family of three. The interest on the mortgage was repre- sented by the rent of the house— £ 63. He gave up his appointment under the Liberal Unionist As^oc-mhon in August, 1901. Between August, 1901. and January, 1902,'he had no source of in- come and was supported by his mother. For six months in 1902 he held the appointment of private secretary to a gentleman at a salary of JE250. In September. 1901, he effected an arrangement with seme of his creditors. His liabilities then were about JE700 or JE800, and he had paid those credi- tors who had assented 5s. in the B. About this time some leading members of the Unionist party m recognition of the services he had rendered in the past raised a subscription on behalf of his bought the furniture in for her at a cost ot £ 450. He had had negotiations with a Wolver- hampton Money Society. Wi en in Birmingham he formed a Brewery Shareholders' Association, which was still in existence, but did not receive any remuneration from it except his out-of-pocket expenses. In December last he was appointed sccretary of the National Trade Defence Associa- tion at Chester. He disputed an account sent in by Mr. Riley, Chester. The full account ren- dered by Mr. Riley was for £ 53; he had paid £ 30. and considered that there ought not to be much between them. He staved at Mr. Riley's hotel, with breaks, for three months, and his wife and children for three weeks. He had not got Mr. Riley s account as it was at home, neither had he got receipts for the amounts which he had paid oi, account by cheque.—The examination wag adjourned.

SHREWSBURY STOCK SALES.-At Shrews- bury Smithfield on Friday morning t)80 cattle arrived for Messrs. Preece. Everall and Wadding- ton's sale, which was a successful commencement for the year. The large number of cattle and excellent company of buyers proved that these sales have become firmly established in the favour of both buyers and sellers.