The Chester Courant and Advertiser for North Wales

LOCAL GOVERNMENT JOTTINGS. ♦ The Dunmow Guardians have ascertained that cut of 600 persons in receipt of out-relief 300 are more than 70 years of ago, 208 more than 75, 105 mo;e than 80, 27 more than 85, and four more than 90, while one is 97. At the Blackburn Town Council meeting a resolution approving the promotion of a Bill iil Parliament containing a schema of superan- nuation of Corporation employes, to which strong public opposition had boen evinced, was with- drawn, and line consideration deferied. It was stated that the Parliamentary Committee had sarious objection to certain parte of the Bill, OInd proposed to go throug-h it clause by clause before recommending it to the acceptance of a public mooting of ratepayers. At the Bury Town Council, an amendment to the Tramway Committee's minutes, that the wag-os of the tram conductors be increased by a farthing per hour, was rejected by 23 votes to 8. The conductors are receiving 27s. per week bosides clothing for 59 hours, and it was urged that that being so, the men were well paid, as they can live cheaper in Bury than in many other towns. Tho Bolton Town Council have passed the minutes of thoir Tramways Committee recom- mending a six-months' trial of motor buses be- tween Darcy Lever and Brown low Fold. At Shrewsbury Town Council an influential 13' deputation, including the Yen. Archdeacon Maude, Dr. Burd, Col. LovaXt (chairman of tho Salop Infirmary Board of Directois), and Mr. Jones (vioe-president of the United Friendly Socioties Council), attended to present a peti- tion coa'.ain-ing 1,503 signatures, including those iQf all the medical men of the town, praying the Council to take seeps to provide an isolation hospital. Aid. Southam assured the deputation that the petition wou!d be considered by the. Sanitary Committee. He mentioned., however, that the pro-vision of an up-to-date hospital would necessitate an increase in the rates of 2d or 3d. in the L. At the late meeting of the Runcorn Urban District Council, Mr. R. Wright, supeiyntendont of tlie lire Brigade, tendered his resignation after fifty years' service. The* Forden Board of Guardians have unani- mously decided to offer to take in some 120 Itar ml ess patients for fivo years from the Bictoa Asylum, to relieve the pi ensure at that institu- tion, at 5s. 6d. per head per week for the first year, and 5s. afterwards, the extra sixpence to be devoted to meeting the cost of necessary alter- ations. In the event of this not meeting the approval of the Asylum Visitors, the guardians expressed their willingness to consider the ques- tion ^of handing over the workhouse entirely tor .ho purpose of a supplementary asylum, the eir.irdirais to retain control and mainagomcnt of the institution, subject in all eazco to the sanc- tion of the Local Government Board, the Lunacy Commissioners and the different pa.r- ities of the union. A tlie West Derby Guardians' meeting, the Ol<'rk (Mr. II. P. Cleaver) clrmv attention to the question of outdoor relief. If the relief were continued on the same scale as at present there woulu bo a Joss to the Union of £ 650 a year OWing to increased prices. He askod the Board Where they had been granting 3s. a week to give 3s. 5d., and increa,se the grant of 2s. to 2s. 6d. Prices had gone up, so that 3s. food that cost 3s. 6d. according to contract. pi ices, was impossible. The increased price was ohiefly in bread, and where they gave 35. worth of relief it now cost 3s. 5d. After a Short discussion tho Board agreed to the clerk 6 suggestion. Up to recently the Local Government Board iiad awarded in grant, in aid of the unemployed, ^,eT,- lho P°wcrs tho Unemployed Act £ 38,459 Over £ 19,000 of this sum was alloca-. ted to the central unemployed body for London and much of the remainder was given to other metropolitan distress committees, while £ 6 500 was sent to Sunderland. B750 to Norwich, L500 each to Leeds and Plymouth, and £ 236 to New- castle. The Bolton Town Council, at their Late meet- ing, ro called upon to discuss the question of the erection in a suitable position of am "historical monument" commemorating such events as tho siege of Bolton by tho Royalists m the 17th century, the execution of the scVenth JVarl of Derby, and the inventions of Arkwright £ he spinning■ jcany) and Compton (the mule). l ho of the donor of the monument—which is io oost some £ 800 or ;611000--is kept a pro- found secret. At their late meeting, the Festiniog Town Council resolved to support the movement in favour of dealing with the unemployed problem on a national basis; but they evidently did not. support the problem of the defence of the coun- try on the same principle. For when an appli- cation was received from the Wrexham reoruit- ing officer for permission to exhibit posters in- side and outside the library shewing the, colours of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, on the recommen- dation of the Library Committee they refused the conoassian. At the Wigton (Cumberland) Board of Guar- dians, when a suggestion that the oontrol and management of vagrant wards should be vested in a representative committee was brought for- thaf'qn mn ^v' H' rM' Todd (Jcp,or^d thc that 90,000 sons of re»t the road- &Wp-bodiod. w.U.o.d, Wy ohaps, who werfl seeking work but never found it," The Rev. x' ijWbapk, however, took up the cudjrels in Jssr 1 2r :*7oh^" ^iaf&z a unioniS m stipulating for a gandard wage prevented the men from obtain- irf0yD7 as mastora considered they S UI1Ablc to do «»ugh work for t\l ^oney they would have to pay them Mr MrSt^±"WTl WiUi^' did »<* w«t work tent f u f°Uid llko to soe if a regi- ment of soldiers could not be made of them, or can- <i1Cm •stotl^>r'a'-«iig or scavenging, be- they would not work without compulsion. Bradford Board of Guardians are making a ^rong effort to find work for their able-bodied Peis, under official supervision. At Hull it mei VVh0r° ?ut of 550 inm^s 250 80 J0™™ are able to do some kind of T rm!nkar0 P?,t to J^our at that on.,in^ .u fVC accustomed), under the and aiboi,r master (~a ioin«r by trade) o.nd ^10Cmak- and that as a result repairs ^tra'^d Sour111"11'3 wkhout ^derV^Cn llaviu>,ari^» of a coMectomhip Usual Guar(!lans' there was the to tfff th" m^ing of the Board he, '°J:mTn-rnt of a SUCC £ >asor who should Wlth Wd9h Janguage. It was on;p eid^—notwithstanding that ^ho j °°lie.et<>r was an Englishman, °f without difficulty for upwards f vern yeaps-that W elsh was necesisary, al- Bpe,ai Population was mostlv Eritrlish bo eaid^of r"1' i°' W' I^c>be'rt's what would innriif, J?!, g^d lf in their i-dvrrt ise- of WmJ8, "No XV<a|sh apply." This, ^^rrd' + K^fi lK'. besidc +ilc mark- U <Ji<J not n„Z advertisement for the offioe °f tlw provieion thvat a knowledge hann^if but the Board was Can'is a hnding among the twenty appli- 'j" S^ntIonian (Mr. Temple, of De- ^cfaed the vernacular, and he by 13 Yotee tQ

r FRODSHAyI PARISH REGISTERS [FROM 1558 TO 1812.] #18:h Instalment. 1743. Jan. 15. James Corker and Eilen Bate, by bamiH. Jan. 16. John Sproson and Hannah Bold, both of Warrington, by licence. Feb. 3. Nathanael Abram and Elizsb. Huxley of Odford, by licence. Feb. 14. Richard Cook and Martha Beys of Klngslcy, by banna. April 4. Joseph Garner of Weverham and Eleanor Corn wal, by banns. April 4. Joseph Watkins and Mary Woodward, by banns. April 9. Wm. Griffith and Elizabeth Leech of Alvanley, by barms. April 10. William Standingstreet and Mary Bradford, by banns. April 10. John and Eleanor Owen, by banns. April 16. Thomas Owen and Elizabeth Hazle- liurst, by banns. April 29. William Cook (?) and Alice Kcays, by banns. May 1. Jonathan Miles, of Garstand in the parish of Chiidwcl, Lancashire, and I Elizabeth Rimmer of the same place, by licence. May 23. John Sanders and Mary Shingler, by banns. July 21. William Simcock and Jane Woodward, by banns. July 22. Thomas Hall and Elizabeth Davies, by banns. July 25. Ralph Woodcock and Mary Lamb, by banns. July 25. James Large and Mary Sherlock, by banns. (?) 28. Samuel Orford and Mary Weoon, by banns. Sept. 11. John Nixon and Eleiiior Parker by banns. (?) 20. George Bell and Mary Hennybennv, by banns. (?) 21. Ãdam Grunday of Runcorn and Eliz. Webster, by banna (?) 25. Joseph Hayrt and Martha Pcrrins, by barms. Dec. 28. George Toilet and Elizabeth Ridley, by banns. 1744. Jan. 16. John Parson, of Frodsham and Ann Jackson of Haiton, by licence. Jan. 31. James Ratchford, mariner, and Ellin (illegible), by banns. Mar. 27. Samuel Littler and Martha Foadon of Alvanlcy, by banns. April 27. Edward Berrey and Elizabeth Heyes of Helo'ov, by banns. May 15. George Hill and Ellen Boyer, by baling. June 4. Daniel Bigins of Barrow and Frances TalkingLon of Congleton, by licence. June 5. John Bramweli and Mary Robey, by banns. July 31. John Hatton and Hannah Smith, by licence. Aug. 6. William Ashton and Martha Mills, by licence. Aug. 30. Samuel Rogers and Mary Mercer, by banns. Sept. 22. Arthur Wilcoxon of Alvandloy and Hannah G anion of Manlcy, by licence. Nov. 6. Richard Nixon and Ann Taylor of Runcorn, by banns. Dec. 7. James W ilknifcon and Mary Mullock, by licence. Dec. 17. George Yowù. and Sarah Large, by banns. Dec. 28. Thomas, Burrows and Hannah Proffct, by banns. Dec. 31. Thomas Eaton and Ann Gresly, by banns. Dec. 31. Thomas Le-cch and Mary Grice, by bannrt. 1745. Jan. 1. Thomas Darlington and Mary Houghiand, by banns. Jan. 1. John Jeffs and Ellen Brown, by banns. Jan. 3. Thomas Owen and Mary Bate, by banns. Jan. 7. Roger Eaton and Sarah Hough, by banns. Jan. 17. John Moukdale and Sarah Pock, by banns. Feb. 26. William Barker of Limm and Eliza- beth Kirkham, by banns. July 25. Benjamin Jackson and Jane Perrey, by banns. Aug 10. Benjamin Davies of Kingsley and Mary Noaman of Horley, by licence. Aug. 27. Daniel Craven and Margaret Perrey, both of Alvandley, by banns. Sept. 9. Robart Crimes and Mary Turner, by banns. Sept. 19. John Hoole and Mary Jackson, by banne. Oct. 5. Edward Tumor of Brombrey in Worall and Eliz. Woodward, by licence. Nov. 7. Joseph Robinson and Mary Burkell, by banns. Nov. 14. Thomas Jackson and Martha Shaw of Waverham, by lioence. Dec. 28. Samuel Lewio and Eliz. Smale, by banns. Dec. 30. William Cataral and Jane Cart- wright, by banns. Dec. 31. Thomas Harrison and Elizabeth Walker, by banns. 1746. Jan. 1. James Hilton and Mary Hughcs, by banns. Jan. 24. Corbet Costard and Ann Webster, by licence. Jan. 27. John Tue and Ann Percivall, by banne. Jan. 28. John Bickston and Mary Shacroft, by banns.. April 1. Thomas Ainsworth and Alice Corn- wall, by banns. April 1. Richard Knowles and Ann Wynn, by banns. April 8. Robert Williamson and Margaret Edgerton, by banns. April 23. Job Grimsditch and Helen Foadcn, by banns. April 25. Jahn Walker and Elizabeth Hays, by banns. April 27. William Floyd and Ann Didsbury, by banns. May 2. Thomas Smith and Mary Latham, by licence. May 12. Richard Radley and Martha Norland of Runcorn, by liconoo. Aug. 11. John Leech and Elizabeth Coe, by banns. Aug. 16. John Crouchley of Appleton in Great Budworth, and Hellen Ash brook, by licence. Aug. 24. Thomas Banner and Eliz. Barrow, by licence. Aug. 31. Thomas Dutton and Martha Darwell, both of Warrington, by licence. Aug. 31. Thomas Tumor and Martha Blim- ston, by licence. Sept. 4. John Perrey and Ann Heetv, by banns. Oct. 6. Joseph Raynor and Elizabeth Simcock, by banns. Nov. 17. George Fearnall and Mary Hoatley, both of Chester, by licence. Nov. 28. James Heycock of Winstanley in the parish of Wigan and County of Lancaster and Elizabeth Bate of Clifton in the parish of Runcorn, by licence. Dec. 3. Whittingham Pough of the Now Pale in the Forest of Dallamere and Audrey Dutton of Kingslev, by licence. Dec. 3. John Maddock and Mary Parker, both of Norley, by banns. Dec. 3. James Clarke and Sarah Low, both of Norley, by banns. 1747. Jan 27. Daniel Whitehead and Margaret Johnson, by banns. Feb. 12. Peter Robinson and Sarah Carline, by licence. Feb. 12. William Woodward and Jane Eaton, by banns. Aug. 10. George Roc-bottom and Mary Brad- bury, by banns. Aug. 17. Richard Wilson of Norton in the parish of Bidston, and Mary Wilkin- son of Norley, by licence.

The publication of this interesting record of marriages from the registers of the church of St. Lawrence, the Frodsham Parish Church, was commenced in our issue of September 11th. ]

ROSSbTT. DANCE.—The annual dance, under the auspices of the local Football Club took place at the National Schools on Tuesday evening and was well attended.

— £ BURTON. SEASONABLE TREAT.—On the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Gladstone, of The Manor, the women and children of Burton assembled in the Institute, where a capital tea and a magnifioent Cnristmas tree awaited them. About 150 invitations were issued, neiteer extreme youth nor old age being a disqualiifcation, and there was a large attend- ance The school-children, under their master (Mr. T. Rostock), sang a very pretty caroJ, and Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone personally super- intended the proceedings. Every guest re- ceived a present. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Barle, Mrs. C. E. Hope, Mrs. Wolf, tho Rev. P. F. A. Morrel (vicar) and Mrs. Morrel, etc. At the close the Vicar pro- posed a vote of thanks, and hearty cheers were raised for Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone.

4 ALVANLEY. PARISH TEA.-The annual parish tea took place on Tuesday in the school, and the Vicar presided over a large attendance of parishioners. Great praioo is due to the Vicar and Mns. Colegrovo and the Sunday school teachers for the way the tea was served. st Afterwards the Vicar spoke of the kindness of Lord Haddington, Mr. J. Taylor, Mr. Griffiths and others in rendering financial assistance to- wards the Xmas present. Later dancing took place t-ill 12 o clock, Mr. Joseph Noden acting as M.C. It was one of the pleasantest Xmas parties ever held in the parish. Wednesday evening saw the children of the Sunday school holding their tea party. Tea was served by tne lady Sunday school teachers, the Vicar presiding. Afterwards games were indulged in until 6.30, when the men's Bible-class held their tea, which was presided over by their teacher, Mies F. Webster. Father Xmas (the r vicar; appeared in another part of the school and presented the children of the Siuiday school with gifts. Singing and dancing after- wards took place.

4 HAWARDEN. FREEMASONRY.— Arrangements are in pro- gress for tue founding of a Masonic Lodge at Hawarden. The 44 St. Mark's Lodge," Cennah's yuay, has signed the petition for the warrant, and there are twenty founders, most of them brethren of St. Mark's. The new lodge (which will shortly be consecrated) will be named" the St. Deiniol's Lodge," and will be number 3,273. The first Worshipful Master will probably be Bro. E. Sydney Taylor, P.P.G. A.D.C., the first S.W. W. B/a Fr^d- ,(Tr"'n- P-P-G-, Swd. B., and secretary of St. Marks Lodge, and the first J.W. Bro. Dr. Burlmgham. NEW YEAR'S EVE.-A particularly im- pressive service took place at the parish church on New Year's Eve. The service commenced at. 11.45 p.m. with the singing of "Day", and moments quickly flying," followed by a few collects ("aid by the Rev. R. E. Barlow Poole) and the 90tli Psalm ("Lord Thou hast boon-our refuge). Just, before midnight a muffled bell was rung for a minute or two. After the clcck had struck the hour of twelve a special New Your's Day prayer was said, followed by the singing of the hymn "Guide me, 0 Thou Great Redeemer." A celebration of Holy Communion immediately took place, at which the Rev. J. F. L. Southam was the celebrant. A large congregation was present.

t DUNHAM ON THE HILL. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.-Thursday was a day to be remembered by the parish church Sunday schools. Tea had been provided for them in the schools, which all enjoyed most heartily. Afterwards the Vicar gave an address, and called upon Mrs. Griffin to distribute the handsome prizes to the scholars. A few games followed, including the uncovering of a huge Christmas tree, 10ft. high, laden with gifts, and a present was given to each one and an orange on depart ing. The school was crowded with the parents and friends of the children. Good wishes for the new year and hearty thanks to the Vicar and Mrs. Griffin closed a memorable day. NEW YEAR'S PARTY.-A new year's tea party in connection with the parish church took place on New Year's Dav. Over 100 people sat down to fica in the St. Luke's Schools. After tea a ooncert was given by the following:—The Misses Cartwright (Chester), Miss Nessie Lawton (Poole), Messrs. H. Brittain, G. J. Cochrane, and W. H. Castle (Chester). The programme consisted of duo- logues and songs, and by the repeated applause it was evident that the audience thoroughly enjoyed. the excellent items. After the con- cert the remainder of the evening was given up to dancing. Conspicuous among other items was the introduction of old country danoes, into which the largo assembly, especi- ally the old people, entered energetically. At 12 o'clock all joined handis and sang "Auld Lang bvne and save three checrs for the Vicar and Mrs. Griffin. Mention must bo made of the excellent arrangements made by Mrs. R. Wright, Mrs. Weaver, Mrs. F. and W. Borth, Mrs. Willis, Mrs. Kay, Mrs. Warbur- ton, assisted by Mrs. C. A. Griffin. Thanks were also given to Mr. Jackson and Mrs. Dixon for their able services in playing for the dances.

4 BUCKLEY. NEW YEAR'S DANCE.-The annual danco in aid of the funds of tho Bistre Parish Room was hold on Tuesday, and there was an attend- ance of about 120. The arrangements were in tJhG hands of tho usual committee, with Mr. James Rogers ais the honorary secretary. Tho Parish Room was very nicely decorated by the members of the comrmttcc. The music for the programme of 24 dances was supplied by a party of tho Royal Buckley Old Town Prize Band, under tho conductorship of Mr. James Griffiths. The M.C.'s were Messrs. Arthur Pro- bert, John Bartloy and W. A. Lewis, and the refreshments were in the hands of Mrs. G. Aston. ST. MATTHEWS CHURCH SOCIAL.—The annual gathering of the congregations of St. Matthew's Church and the Good Shepherd Miasion Church was held in tho Schook, on Now Year's Day. The proceedings commenced with a tea at 5 p.m., catered for by Mr. and Mrs. W. Dean, the Grand Stand Hotel. After- wards a varied entertainment was presided over by the Rev. J. Lewis Williams (curate), in the absence of the vicar, who is unfortunately con- fined to the Vicarage with a severe cold. The following was the programme :-Songs with chorus by St. Matthew's School children, I entitled "Rainocm- "Good-night," and "Merry Milkmaids"; aongs by Mr. C. James (Chester), I "Tho Randolero," "The Wolf and the Little Irish Girl"; comic songs by Mr. Loui Parry (Chester), entitled "The Village Concert," "The 1 r>i Walk, and "Aftnr all we've done for him" cornet duets by Messrs. John Griffiths and George Shone; and a dramatic performance, cntit.ed A Pretty Piece of Busmen," in which the parts were admirably sustained by Mesdames Nelly Hayes, Maggie Hewitt and Marian Jones, and Messrs. Tom Roberts and John Dunn, jun. The children of St. Matthew's SchoolN wcm ,olt4 m,.ol.c trained for their performance by Miss Emily Jones (head mistress), who was agisted by Mrs. S. E. Gregory and Miss Thomas. Mr. James Tyson acted as accompanist throughout, and at the finish of the entertainment played for about an hour's dancing, and in this he was assisted by Mr. Cecil Newton. A most enjoyable even- ing was spent by all, and Mr. Sydney E. Gregory, the hon. secretary, deserves congratu- lations for the excellent arrangements made.

MOLD. SPLENDID GENEROSITY.—At the Town Hall on Thursday afternoon Mr. Peter E. Rooorts, of Broinneld Hall, entertained the aged poor of the town at a substantial dinner in order to celebrate the advent, of the new year. Tho dinner was followed by an excel- lent entertainment, organised by the Rev. William Morgan. Mr. Roberts gave a luncheon at which the members of the Urban Council and other co-operaiors were present.

CAE l G W ULE. LICENSING SESSIONS.—The Caergwrle magistrates on Thursday appointed February 6th as the date of the annual licensing sessions PROBATION OFFICERS.—Under the new I iobation of Offenders Act, the Caergwrle magistrates have appointed Mr. Threlfal, of the Rnos, Penyffordd, gentleman, and Miss Olement;, Vownog Hili, Penyffordd, as special probation officers. GAMEKEEPER ATTACKED.-At the Petty Sessions, on Thursday, Lawrence Harticy, labourer, of Ffrwd, was summoned for using a snare without a licence to take game, at Kin- nerton. Charles Tayor, gamekeeper to Mr. J. G. Irost, who holds shooting rights over land occupied by Price Davies, Kinnerton, &aid that when lie caught defendant the man gave up his snares and then ran away. Witness followed him, and defendant turned and kicked him in the s.omaeh. A struggle followed.—Defendant was fined 20s. and 9s. costs, with the alternative of fourteen days' imprisonment.

9 TAfiYIN. NEW YEAR'S TREAT.-On Wednesday the annual New Years treat was given to the tea- chers and scholars connected with the. Primitive Methodist Sabbath school. Assembling at 4 p.m. the children wore first entertained, after I which the teachers, older scholars and parents sat down. The tables were presided over by Mis. Crank, Misses Wedgwood, Barefoot and Hignett, and were assisted by Mosdamej Hig- nett, S. Dodd, C. Lee and J. Lee. In the even- ing-, at 7 p.m., the chapel was crowded. Mr. A. E. Sadler (superintendent of the school) pre- sided, and a capital entertain men t was given A pleasing feature of tho evening was a 1'0o contributed by Mr. S. Ikin, who was superin- tendent of the school twenty-six years ago. Ad- dresses were givon by tho R?v. W. Thomlev. Messrs. J. Nicld, We Jackson and Mrs. C. Pi'izes far good attendance were dis- tributed, and the awards given for missionary co.legators. Each child also received an orange, lho annual treat to the teachers and scholars connectca with tho Primitive Methodist Son- da.y scnool, Stapicford, took place on Monday. Afier tea Mr. W. Williams kindly placed his lieud at the disposal of the teochcrs, and games were played. In the evening a meeting was held in the chapel. Mr. S. Rca.de, of Dud don, presiapd, and a miscellaneous entertainment was given. An address was given by the Rev. Ihornley, after which the prizes were dis- tributed.

FRODSHAM. CONVERSAZIONE.—In connection with the Iron Church choir, the annual conversa- zioniJ was held in tho Girls' School, Church- etroet, on January t, when upwards of 100 attended. The secretarial duties were in the hands cf Mr. Thomas Yould, the Iron Church organist. Mr. W. A. Lewis was a popular M.C. During the evening Messrs. R. Rodders, T. Illidge, and N. Austin entertained the com- pany. TRINITY MEN'S BIBLE CLASS.-On Now Year's Day the annual tea meeting of the members of the Trinity Men's Bible Class was held in the Lecture Hall. Subsequently an excellent miscellaneous entertainment was given. The special artists en-gaged were: :vliss Bessie Williams (soprano), of the Birken- head Gitana Ladies' Choir; Miss Pattie Mav Roberta (contralto), of the Liverpool and Man- chester concerts; Mr. Norman Eva.ns ft.mir-.rl of the Liverpool Cymric Vocal Union; and Mr. Merrion Jones (baritone), of Liverpool and Prcvinoal concerts. In addition to very ap- preciative items from such a good array cf talent, the bioscope scenes by Mr. A. Littler, a loca1 artist, were nfuioh enjoyed. Mr. J. Thornton acted as aooompanist. CHOIR SUPPER.-On Tuesday the Vicar (the Rev. II. B. Blogg. M.A.) entertained the adult members of tho Frodsham Parish, Iron, and Bridge Mission Church choirs at the annual supper. The attendance included, in addition to the Vicar, the Revs. R. L. Mann and F. B. CorfieJd (curates), Mesers. C. II. Hibbcrtt L.L.C.M., P. Jones and T. Youd, org-anists, and nearly 30 choir members. After supper the Vicar thanked the throe choirs for their con- tinued and greatly appreciated services on be- half of himself, their church, and their great, Master. He was pleased to notioo a continu- ance of such a loyal and harmonious fee lino- existing between tho several choirs, and he sug- gested a service m the pa.rish church on Ascen- siontide evening with the amalgamated choirs. Ho wished them all a happy and prosperous new year, and hoped they would all meet again under such happy auspices next year. The re- maining portion of the evening- was pleasantly spent in dancing, etc.

ELLESMERE PORT & WHITBY HOT-POT SUPPEFt.-On New Year's eve a hot-pot supper was given by the ladies of Whitby Mission to the workers who had been engaged in the erection of the Whitby Church Institute. Games were played and there was some music. Professor Harvey Gibson proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies, and the Rev. W. James seconded the motion, which was heartily carried. WHITBY POACHER FINED.-At Chester Castle Petty Sessions on Saturday, Leonard Lloyd, a Whitby man, who did not appear, was fined 20s. and costs for being in possession of game suspected to have been obtained by trespass at Little Stanney on 22nd December. When stopped on the road by a constable defendant resisted a search, but a rabbit was found in his possession. Defendant; was also fined 5s. and costs for keeping a dog without a licence. Supt. Sutherland stated that defendant was a poacher and had not worked for months WATCHNIGHT SERVICES.-WatchnUht services were hold at the parish church and the Primitive Methodist Chapel on Tuosday night. 1U lne lormer tho hymns O God of all the "nd power," "Days and moments" and "0 God our Help" were sung, and as the old year passed away a few moments were spent in silent prayer. Tlie Vicar preached an excellent sermon. The service was most impressive. The Rev. G. T. Lovat preached at the other service., which was also well attended. CHILDREN'S TREAT.-On Thursday the Sunday school children had their annual tea, which was served in the schoolroom. The tables were presided over by the Sunday school teachers. Afterwards an adjourn- ment was made to the Parochial Hall, where a concert was provided. The hall was crowded to excess. A pianoforte solo was given by Miss A. Wright, and piano duetts bv the Misses Bain, Ethel Hall and J. Wilson. SonQ'S were rendered by Master E. McNeil. Miss M. Waldron, Miss Emily Price, B. Price, E. Whit. ridge, J. Catterall and C. King, the latter receiving a well-deserved encore. A pianoforte drill and song were next creditably performed by Y cnuaren, Miss McUregor taking the solo. A Japanese song and dance by 11 girls was nicely per- formed. Each item concluded with an effective tableau, the children having been trained by Miss Eveline Price. Mr. Fred Wright gave a couple ot co°n songs (in costume) in great style Vs dancin £ T was loodly applauded. The Rev' W. James recited "The Slave's Dream." A sailor's hornpipe drill, by 12 boys, was very creditably done, Mr. P. Wilding being the instructor. A laughable sketch, entitled "A Nice Quiet Corner," was well performed by Miss Mabel Pugh, Miss J. Wilson, Messrs. A. T. Plaister, G. B. Thorneycroft, H. Simeox, T. Mounsey, L. Richmond and T. Atherton. Mr. Pugh had trained the artists to perfection. The accompanists were Messrs. A. Wright, J. Wilson. E. Price, and Mr. J. R. Royston. A fairy play, entitled "A Christmas Dream," was given by a large number of children in excellent style, and the Rev. H. J. Dawson is to be congratulated on his maiden effort here in this direction. The staging was good, and the piece went with a swing from start to finish. The principal characters tvt6-16 :rMlss May Boor, Queen of the Fairies • Miss Amy Thornevcroft, leader of schoolchildren • Geo. Curtis, Robin Hood Miss F. Taylor' Sleeping Beauty Mr. J. Catterall, Santa Clausl The whole of the dresses were beautiful, Mrs. Stanway, Mrs. Dawson and the teachers being responsible. After the entertainment the Vicar presented Miss BeJIhcuse with a testimonial from the Sunday School teachers, Miss Bellhouse having recently had,to give up her class through leaving the Port. The Vicar next presented the prizes to the successful scholars.

I HELSBY. LOCAL E\ ENTS.—On Tuesday evening a Chmtmas party was held in the Wesleyan School in conncction with the Wesley Guild. Games were played and lcfre&hments served. A w.at.chnig-ht sorvio? was afterwards held in the ciiapel. Mr. J. A. Smith delivered an ad- drt1 s; Mr. R. A. Lee also .'poke. On New Year's Day the annual treat given to the scholars attending tho Wesleyan Schoolroom took place. About 120 sat down to tea. Songs, reoitatiom, drills, etc., were then given by the child;en, who were afterwards presented with their prizes by Mrs. Mosoley, the Rev. W. H. Mosoley presiding. There were afterwards 'a!il(\. PAROCHIAL TEA PART-i-Tlie annual congregational tea party held in connection with the parish church and mission took place in the Recreation Hall on New Year's Day. and was again most succeaeful. About 250 satydown to an excellent repast, a number of ladies pre- sid'ng at the tables. Prior to the ooncert, which took place in the evening, a number of selections, vocal and instrumental, were given on the gramaphone by the Rev. Clifton-Smith, and were much appreciated. The concert con- sisted of a pianoforte duet by Miss Barlow and Mr. A. Yould, F.L.C.M. vooal tolos by Miss Lizzie Isaac, Miss Edith Lowe (Chc.stcr' the Rev. E. W. Lvans, Mr. A. P. Sharpley, Mr. W. Shaw, and humorous sketches and songs by Mr! John Phillip,, all of which were admirably ren- dc-red and heartily applauded, encores being de- manded in almost every case, Mr. Phillips's humorous items causing consideiable amuse- ment, Mr. You'd accompanied in his usual able manner. During the interval the Rev. E. W. Evans (vicar) expressed his best thanks to all who had subscribed to the tea, to the ladies and gentlemen who had assisted, and to the artists for their cxoe'ient services. He also wished everyone a very happy new year. At the close oi the concert lne room was cleared for danc- ing, which was indulged in until late. in the evening to an admirable programme of music given by the Helsby Silver Band, under the oonductorship of Mr. C. Bate whom the Vicar I thanked for their sendees. Messrs. H. Knight and W. B. Barlow acted as M.C. s. o

CONNAH'S QUAY & SHOTTON. PARISH ROOM AND PARSONAGE WANTED.—The St. Ethelwoid's Church Council held their first meeting in the Vestry on Monday. The Rev. W. H. Parkes presided, and those present included Meedaines Harris, Fenwick, Griffiths, Jones, Miss Jones, Miss Spencer, and Messrs. J. Morris, Stephen Morris, J. V. Harris, H. Williams, N. Austin, W. Beddard, J. Sparks, W. Ballance, E Taylor, etc. Mr. J. E. Bennett was elected secretary.—'The Chairman said he had received a bill for £ 200 for the completion of the organ, and Mrs. Drew had written saying she would givo the £ 200 on condition that the council got the choir stalls completed.—It was unani- mously decided that Mrs. Drew's offer be accepted, and that a letter of thanks be for- warded to her for her generous offer. The council were also very sorry to hear that Miss broker (the district visitor) was obliged to re- linquish her duties owing to ill-health. She will be much misled, having laboured among the parishioners for the past six years.—The qlies..ion of a parish room and parsonage was considered, and the council were of opin;on that it was high time that some steps were taken to have the same erected, as the church was now serving a district of some 5,000 or 6,000 inhabitants. Less populated district* had a vicar and curate.—It was also decided that in future the council meetings should be held quarterly.-A vote of thanks to the chairman ooncluacd the meeting. ST. MARK'S CONCERT REVIYED.-Some few years ago the annual concerts in connection witn St. Schools were much looked for- ward to and greatly appreciated, but for some reason or another they have been al- lowed to drop. Last wpcI- thr-n mM "&J ""IÇLO revived and St. Mark's Schools were crowded with an appreciative audience to hear the entertainment, promoted by the Sundav school teachers an dscholars. It consisted of a production in character of -"Bold Robin and the Ba.b..s. the characters being cleverly sustained by tho foJowmgRobin Hood. Joseph Smith; Jack, J. A. _Jones; Jill, Maud Lathom; Faiiy Queen, Bessie Jones; the Wicked Aunt. Bessie Williams; the Cruel Uncle, Joseph Council the Village Bellman, Gilbert Bennett. The performance commenced with a chorus of vil- lage children. The second item was a chorus of fainee, and tho third Robin Hood's men. The fourth was a school scene, Miss Adelaide Ben- nett aoting as school mistress; and the fifth scene was where vice is vanquished. The per- formance reflected great credit upon Mr. Connell as director of the ceremonies.— On Friday even- ing the annual tea and Christmas tree was held in the schoolroom, when about 350 children and friends sat down to an excellent tea, whiah was kindly given by Mrs. Taylor, of Woodfiold Hall. After tea the children received presents, given by the Sunday school teachers, from a tree, the gift of Air. Bate. During tho evening the mem- bers of the young men's Bible class sang several earo's, and altogether a most enjoyable time was spent. Gramaphone selections were also rendered. As the youngsters left. each was presented with oranges, crackers and swec.t6, given by the Vicar.

NORTHOP. ENl ERTAINMENT.—The entertainment held during the first week in each year for the benefit of the Parish Church Clothing Clubs was given on Friday. Th{'6c dramatic and musical performances have been given for the last nine years, and have been always a great success, owing to the kindneas of the leading parishioners, who have in turn organised the programme. This year the responsibility was ably undertaken by Mrs. Riddock, of Pen-v- g.yn, who, with much trouble, produced an ex- cellent programme. The entertainment con- consisted first of a performance by a troupe naming themselves "The Canaries," each lady being dressed in a delicate shade of yellow, with a band of black velvet round her throat., blacli fans and mittens and powdered hair. They commenced by singing in chorus a glee entitled "The merriest fellows arc we," which was received with great applause. Next came a b-y thc popular local soprano, Miss Marv dliams, then a much appreciated string trio by Mm Jack Francis and the Misses Francis followed by a song called Laxily, Drowsily" by Mr. R. E. Joy. The Misses Astburv, of Gaichog, sang a duet in delightful manner. entitled "Echoes," which was loudly encored. After this came a beautiful recitation, "Not one to spare, by Mrs. Staines. A song well sung by Mi«i G. Williams, entitled "0, beating wave," was followed by the string trio in "Tlie Blue Danube." A song entitled "Oh. Honev. my Honey, by Mrs. Riddock, was received with rapturous applause, and was kindly re- peated. Miss Lewis Jones sang "My mother bids mo bind my hair." The remaining two items were given by the troupe, one being a most amusing whistling chorus, called "The Whistler and his Dog," and the other a solo with chorus. Mrs. Taylor. of Colcahill, sin-ins- the 0010, cai!ed "Good-night." Tiiis completed the first part of the programme. The time be- tween the parts was most amusingly occupied by Mr. Jack Francis singing his ever popular song, The Baby on the Shore," which was loudly encored. The chair was taken by Mr. Riddock, who at the interval spoke a few words explaining the object of the entert ainmc-nt, hoping that the funds raided would be sultjcient nc to meet the requirements of the clothing clubs. He also mentioned that a welcome and unlooked- for donation had that morning been received by the vicar towards the same object from Mrs. Wyndham, The Wern, Northop. Mr. Riddock proposed that a vote of thanks be sent to the kind donor from that audience. The vote was heartily carricd.—The Vicar wished to thank the ladies, who had given all so much pleasure, and Mr. Francis, who had amused them all so much, and especially Mr. and Mrs. Riddock, who had gone to so great trouble in getting up tho entertainment,-The second part of the programme was occupied by a dramatic per- formance, entitled "Woman's Wrongs." The parts were ably taken by the following :-Mrd. Harold Woodleaf, Mm S. Riddock; Mrs. Percy (H. Woodlcaf's sister, afterwards disguised as Lady Cemlea Bus-kin), Mrs. S. Taylor; maid. Mrs. J. Francis; Harold Woodlcaf (afterwards disguised as Mr. Adolphus Buskin), Mr. J. L. Francis. All the parts were taken in a most- creditable manner, causing great amusement to the audience, who shewed their aprcciation.

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FLINT. LARCENY A SMART SENTENCE.—At a special sessions on Thursday, William Laurie and William Blunt, two young men, both of Flint, were charged with stealing three tins of salmon from the establishment of Messrs. Peers and Edwards. Church-street, Flint, the pievious GUV.—P.C. David Hughes went in pursuit of Laurie, and chased him from Churcji-street to Mount-street, where he v.as observed 10 throw something away. He eventualIv arrested him in Earl-street. He found the other defendant in the Swan Inn, and on Gearcning him found a tin of salmon in his possession.—Both men were sent, to gaol for two months' hard labour without the op- tion of a fine. CHOIRS' SOCIAL EVENING.—The choirs of the Flint Churches of England met at the Flint National Schools on W edncsday evening, under pleasing circumstances, the occasion being a social evening, the whole of the ex- penses of which were very kindlv defrayed by tho Rector (the Rev. W. LL Nicholas). The schools were artistically decorated for the oc- casion by the Revs. R. Owen, R. Compton Davies, and H. Hirst, Captain E. J. H. A ilhaine, and Mr. John Claike. C pwards of 160 were present, and a most enjoyable even- ing was spent. Various games, dancing, and other amusements were indulged in. A com- miilee of ladies, assisted by Captain E. J. H. Williams, were responsible for the catering. MR. HENRY TAYLOR'S ILLNESS.—At the Flint Petty Sessions on W edncsdav, the I Mayor (Alderman A. B. Lloyd), before com- mencing the business of the court, stated that he was sorry to say there was an apologv from the Magistrates' Clerk (Mr. Henry Tavlor. of Chester), who was unable to be present owing to illness. Mr. Taylor had been laid up for a few weeks, and was still confincd to his bed. but he was glad to say that he hoped to be about again in a few weeks time.—Mr. S. K MusnraU la magistrate) said nc had recently called upon Mr. Henry lavior. and it touched him very much to see him confined to his bed. He was no,,Y. how- ever, out of danger. and was suffering from a fractured vein in the leg.—Mr. T. W. Hughes, on behalf of the solicitors practising in the court, joined in an expression of sympathy with the Magistrates' Clerk in his illness. He did not think he couio remember, and in fact it must be a very long time since the Magistrates- Clerk had been absent from that court. NEW COUNCIL SCHOOL.—A soecial mooting of the Flintshire Education C.om- mittee has been summoned for Friday next, the 10th inst.. when the reports of the Flint. School Accommodation Sub-Committee will be considered in reference to the acquisition of a site for the new Council school at Flint. A tender will also be accepted. An official com- munication (if to hand) from the Board of Education concerning the application for a building grant towards the erection of the school will receive consideration, and the County Council will be asked to seal the agree- ment for the purchase of the site and the contract for tho building, and to apply to the Local Government Board for sanction to a loan to cover the cost, cf site and building of the new school, after accounting for any Hun received by way of a building- grant. '1'h n_û o" lJoc;1 County Council will consider these matters at a meeting which follo that of the Education Committee. OHORAL SOOIETY PRESIDENT'S "AT HOME. The Town Hall on Friday evening presented an animated appearance, the occasion being an At Home" given by the Choral Society president, Major C. E. Dyson, V.D. The H°ll had been specially prepared for the purpose and the decorations, fur which Messrs. D. E. Davies and John Clarke were responsible, were superb. The catering was entrusted to Messrs. Bollands Chester, and was excellently carried out. Major Dyson received the guests of the evening. A feature of the evening s enjoyment was a canital conjuring entertainment given by Mr. Gilbert, Chester. A chorus was rendered by the Societv! TaS nr' interspersed with songs f, f g^ one, of tbe most enjoyable features of the e\ening being the music discoursed by r f t|OT\r n band, which consisted of the Major Captain E. J. H. Williams, Messrs. A. Caradoc Williams, Neville Williams and Hugh O. Williams. Among others present were Miss 330n, tlie Misses Jones (Church-street), Mrs. Captain E.J. H. Williams. Mrs. J. W. M. Evans .a.t Miss Evans Miss Edwards (Heathfield), Mrs. Dr Humphry Williams Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Wilson Owen the Misses Owen, Miss Jones (Halkyn- street), Miss Carr, Mrs. Hugh Owen, Mrs. J. O Jones, Dr. J. Humphry Williams. Messrs. A. J. Walton J M. Kemp T. B. Bellis and R. P. Be.hs, Captain E. J. H. W illiams, Messrs. H. WT Jones, J. Wilson Owen, J. R. Alexander, J o' wnr^??J^nT>Hv?heS' E. B. Christopherson, W Oldfield, E. Robinson (Cheater), Hugh Owen and many others. The thanks of the society are due to Major C. E. Dyson, who has been presi- dent of this society since its inception, for the lavisn manner in which he has for a large number of years shewn his munificence particularly in gatherings of this description. VOLUNTEERS AND CHOIRS AT ^LPPER —On Tuesday evening, at. the Flint National Schools, clcse upon two hundred Volunteers, members of the E (Flint) Com- pany, veterans, and malle members of the church choirs sat down to supper at the invita- tion oi the Keetor (the Rev. W. LI. Nicholas). I he Rector presided, and there were abo prc- seni Major• C E. Dyson, V.D., J.P., Captain fr JnVi ai"' Dr' W" A" F" Twemlow, Mr. H. W. Jones (postmaster), Messrs. Robert Jones and M. S. Rogers and others. An ex- cellent repast was supplied bv the Misses Porter. The Rector afterwards referred to the Torriiorial Army scheme, and remarked that his Majesty had done more for the <*ood of this country than any other single man could possibly do. He (the rector) had invited the members of the Volunteers there that night in order to address them on tho new movement, and he expected that Flint would not bo behind in falling in with the new scheme. Ho addod that he had been con- nected with the Volunteers in an official capacity since their inception in 1-359. (Ap- plause.) Songs were rendered by Mr. John Lloyd (Flint Mountain), Mr. Peter Bellis. Mr. Rober- Parry, Sergt.-Instructor Balsam,' and Messrs. T. Woosnam Hughes, Hugh Owen, W. Martin, J. Bellis, J. Hayes, and others.— Major Dyson, in proposing a vote of thanks to the kind donor of the supper (the Rev. W. Ll. Nicholas), referred to the new movement, and asked the men not to be afraid of the new order of things, at; it would not alter their present position in any way. If he were 40 years younger he would be one cf the first, to go in for the new regime. (Applause.) He did not thurk they would have to work harder I in camp than they had done in past vears. x-o wishea tn-e Rector and Mre. Nicholas a prosperous new year. (Applause.)-The Rector suitably replied, and in return wished all pre- sent a happy new year, with blessings spiritual and temporal. -=

HOOTON. FORMER STATIONM ASTER'S PRO. MOTION.—Mr. William Edward Hughes, who. some four years I,10, was stationmaster at Hcoton, has received the important ap- pointment of stationmaster at Shrewsbury, under the Joint Railway Companies. Oil leaving Ilooton Mr. Hughes became station- master at Hereford, and will be succeeded at the Latter pLIce by Mr. Wm. Lambert, of Chester. The stationmastership of Shrews- bury is the highest but one on the Joint Com- panies' system.

— WILLASTOX (WIRRAL). THE LATE MR. P. H. MORTON.- The funeral took place at Thornton Hough churchyard on Tuesday, the Rev. H. A. Bull, conducting the obsequies in the presence of a large company of mourners. The chief mourners were Mr. Douglas James (nephew), Mr. U. Grist (brother-in-law), Mr. S. L. Clegg (partner), Airs. Clegg, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson, Miss Campbell. Mr. F. Bewsher, Mr. ,T. and Mr. H. IIassail. Others present included Messrs. G. H. Wolstenholme, W. Richardson, Charles Daly, C. H. P. Holland, J. Kebty-Fletcher, R. C.' Taylor, F. Kreitruar, Robert Dunlop, D. G. Buchanan, Wi,"iaii Berev, Joseph Taylor, G. E. Meusden. Henry Shaw, G; W. Blundell, R. D. Kiggins, C. Llovd, W. C Aspinall, W. A. Ball, T. C. St-owe, J. J. Kenna, C. L. Fosbrooke, G. Eaton, G. Eaton, jun., G. I\I'DoweIL H. D. Smith, J. W. Glover, A. E. Dobson, J. G. Babington, J. A. Pownall A. W* Ker, W. Bo-, le, G. Wilson, A. Barbosa (Portuguese Vice-Consul). F. Heimon, A. E. Hall, W Thomas, J. P. Holmes. T. Pereival, H. L. Stacey ^representing Mr. J. C. Wilson), C. J. Mercer, Colonel C. S. Dean, and Captain F. G. Frazer. 1 nvate carriages were sent by Messrs F. Harrison, G. Eaton. W. E. Whineray, J. K. Catto, J. Ivebty-Fletcher, and R. \V. Thompson.

f — ALUHALL. FOOTBALL CLI B BALL.-The annual hall in aid of tlie Saughall Football Club, was hold in the schoolroom on Thursday evening last. The promoter was Mr. Alex. Shepherd (hon. secretary), and other members of the club as- sisted. Music was supplied by Mr. Evans, of Chester. The schoolroom, which was kindly lent for the occasion by the school managers, was suitably decorated. There was a good at- tendance. CHURCH TEA AND SOOIAL.-On Tues- day overling at five o clock the parish and choir toa of All Saints Church was hold in the schoolroom, kindly lent by the managers. An excellent tea was provided, and upwards of 100 were entertained. The tables were presided lover by tlie following ladies:—Miss Vernon, Mrs. and Mies Johnston, Miss Bateson, Miss Cooper, Mrs. Moore, Miss Tifeton. Mis Ferny- hough, and Miss Moore. After tea daacing and various games were played until the new year was usheied in. Mr. H. 0. Maddock acted as M.C. Mrs. Tinsley, of Chester, presided at the piano for dancing. Songs were also given by Miss F. Moore, Miss Tile-ton, Miss Coward, Mr. Matthews, and Mr. T. Ankens. The room was very tastefully decorated. The catering was ably earned out by Mr. J. T. Whaley.

LITTLE S UTTO N. SUNDAY SCHOOL TREATS.—On New Year's Eve the children attending the Sunday school of the Parish Church and the Presby- terian Church were entertained at their annual tea. Musical items were given, and there was a distribution of prizes and presents from the Xmas tree. THE NEW YEAR.-Th-e village was en- livened by a visit from the Ellesinere Port Brass Band, the members of which plaved a selection of Christmas hymns, etc., and many inhabitant-s expressed a hope that it would be- oome an annual, isit. The musicians at one residence, met with a reception entirely un- called for, as they were given the contents of a bucket of water from an upstaire window. ThIS, however, did not deter them from con. tinuing their tour, and, with this exception, they received a Aery cordial welcome. In addition to the band the new year -was let in by the firing of guns, ringing of bells, etc. The usual watoh-night service took place at the Wesleyan Church, and at St. Paul's Hooton. and St. John's, Great Sutton, there were 'celebrations of the Holy Communion early in the morning. C.L.B. AS E,N.TERTAIN.ERS.-Tlie annual entertainment in aid of the funds of the Hooton company of the Church Lads' Brigade took place on Thursday evening in the schoolroom. Every seat was occupied. and the large audience for over two hours were kept in continual merri- ment. The artists, who are members of the local company, had been carefully trained by Mr. A. E. Marsden. The principals were Air. H. A. Hardy, interlocutor bones, E. Nicholson, S. Worrall, and J. Weale; tambourines. A. E. Marsden, W. Kendall, and-IV. Hall soloists. E. Bowver. J. Beckett, A. Miller, and J. Parry; chorus, W. KendaH. W. Pulford. J. Stretch, J. Threllfall, A. Williams, and G. Woodward; pianist, Miss Marsden. The programme opened with a chorus, "The Saturday March Out," followed by a humorous duet "Great Scott" by A. E. Marsden and Nicholson. The humorous song" Sidc Slips" by Nicholson received an encore, as did also On the Isle of Anglesey by Weale, and the "Iri h Walk" by Marsden, while the songs "The sweetest piil in Dixie" J. Parry, "An Revoir, my little Hyacinth" E. Bowyer, The Tennessee Christ'nin' A Miller. and "Acushla, dear" J. Beckett, were ail well rendered. The troupe gave "The whistler and his dog," and terminated the first half by a medley. The second part was opened by E. Bowyer with a war song "A little boy called Taps" (in three scenes), followed by a song "It is the scarecrow" by A. E. Marsden and" Land of Hope and Glory" by the troupe. The concluding item was a sketch "The Kentucky Pageant which was exceptionally well given.

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Sept. 27. William Lonsdale of the parish of Coin and Alice Dockl, by licence. Sept. 30. Richard Eaton and Catherine Jennion, by banns. Oct. 3. William Spence of the Abbey Court in Chester and Ann Bayley of S. Peter's parish in Chester, by licence. Nov. 2. Peter Wilson and Elizabeth Sandbach. by banns. Nov. 7. John Hough of Northwitch and Mary Cawley of Norley, by licence. (To be continued.)