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-r-ft_ IN THE VAN OF PROGRESS. CONSERVATIVE CAMPAIGN. VISIT TO CHESTER. Tho Conservative van "E," one of a number of vans which started on a tour round England on December 10th, 1907, with the object of lecturing on present-day questions in towns and villages, arrived in Chester on Friday evening. The van which w in charge of Mctssrs. David Jenkins and D. Jones, is constructed so that the back of the van opens as a platform, from which a powerful limelight lantern casts six- foot pictures on a screen. On the van are posters and cartoons, and it its on these the lecturers base their add re sees. The van covers about 20 miles' each day, the gentlemen in charge distributing pamphlets in the villages en route. On Friday night a lecture was delivered to a large audience on the Market Square. The speakers were given an encouraging hearing, md there were a few interruptions, presumably from Socialists. The van then paraded the town, followed by a large crowd. The tour has not altogether been a smooth one, as the van itself shews. The gentlemen in charge have been assaulted and the van damaged. Outside Wrexham, whence the van came to Chester, Mr. Jones and Mr. Jenkins were stoned and were subjected to a great deal of annoyance. This form of Welsh Radical argument is deplorable. The van will next tour the Wirral Division of Cheshire, and on Saturday evening a meeting was held on the Town Hal! Square. We understand that a similar van has arrived at Tarporley. The lecturer and operator in charge were taken ill on Saturday and could not give the lecture that evening. The van will probably remain until to-day (Wednesday).

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A remarkable old lady in the person of Ann Veness has just passed away in the Hailsham, Sussex, Infirmary. She was in her 103rd year, and retained her faculties until the last. MEDAL FOR MR. CHAMBERLAIN.—In acknowledging the presentation to him by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine of thy Mary Kmgsley Memorial Medal, Mr. Joseph Chamberlain him sent a expresing letter his high appreaction of the compliment. 3 NAVY LEAGUE AND STEAD PRO- GRAMME.—In a manifesto issued on Tuesday night, the Navy Lcagne accepts and endorses Mr. Stead's programme of two keel's for each one that "<i>e Kaiser lays down. It draws attention to the rapidity with which the new German battleships nre to be built, as shewn by the largeness of the votes for them, which are £-1ï!J,tJOO for each battleship. It points out that when the Dread- nought was built in one year by this country, the first vote for her was only £.12:1,000. Finally it calls upon all members of the Navy League to watch the British Navy estimate of the- present year and exert themselves to the utmost to rouse the country if the Stead programme is not adopted.

CHESTER WOMEN UNIONISTS t. CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY. Encouraged by the success of a Children's Christmas partjl which they promoted last year, the members of St. John's Ward branch of the Chester Women's Unionist Association or a similar entertainment, which came off on Friday ev ening under the happiest auspices. Invitations were confined to children m St. John's Ward, and about two hundred children cf varying ages gathered at the Assembly Rooms, N cwgate-street, for the entertain- ment. A band of ladies, under the superin- -d tendence of Mrs. F J. Beckett had worked with the greatest clergy and enthusiasm, and no effort was spared to ensure the happ'sees oc the little guests. Decorated profusely and wirh taste, the rooms presented a festive ap- pearance, festcons of evergreen, bunting and lighted Chinese lanterns producing a charm- ing combination. Over the platform "Unity is strength" was a conspicuous motto. An ex- cellent tea, supplied by Messrs. R. Bolland and Sons, was served at five o'clock. and this was followed by what was regarded as the most important part of the evening's programme- the distribution of the presents from the Christmas tree. A large handsome tree, towering almost to the ceiling (the gift of the Duke of Westminster), was heavily laden with toys in bewildering variety, each one bearing the name of the child to whom it was to be presented. When the tree was illuminated, and Father Christmas in the person of Mr. John Guy came upon the scene, attired pic- turesquely in the traditional style, the en- thusiasm of the youngsters knew no bounds. Father Christinas relieved the branches of their hoavy burdens, while Mrs. Beckett dis- tribut-ed the presents gracefully to the ohild- ren. A capital entertainment followed, musi- cal and other items being contributed by Mr. A. S Dutton, Mr. Loui Parry, Mr. Albert Royle, Mr. R. G. Howick. Mr. Jones (ven- triloquist). M;N Clarice Hallidav, Mr. Sullivan, Se-tchell and M. Meredith, the latter performing a Welsh dance to the ac- companiment of Miss Halliday. The ladies who assisted at the tea tables were Mrs. Beckett, Mrs Goater, Mrs. Gough, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Newstead, Mrs. R. G. Shaw, Mrs. Woods, Mrs. Stockton, Mrs. Wildgoose, Mrs. Howick, Mrs. Speakman, Mrs. Meredith, Mrs. Arnold, Mrs Moore, Mrs. Hodge, Mrs. Hewlett, the Misses Edwards, B. Livesey, Lowe, Kember, Sleigh, C. Halliday, Brown, Gough, Niven, Ewing, Worrall, Florrie Beckett, and Florrio Sadler. Other helpers included Major Meredith, Mr. Glassey, Mr. Kennish, Mr. Woods, Mr. Turner, Mr. Robert Thomas, Mr. Minns, Mr. Walmsley, Mr. H. Halliday, and Mr. Hodge. Among those pre- sent were Dr. Mann, Alderman Cecil Davies, Mr. A. S. Imtion, and Miss Keith Douglas. Mr. Robert, Yerburgh. Mrs. Gibbons Frost. Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Roberta. and others had intimated their inability to be present.

— — RAILWAY PASSENGERS' OFFENCE 4 ABUSE OF'A PRIVILEGE. On Saturday, at Chester Castle Petty Sessions, be- fore Col. Evan^-Lloyd and other magistrates. Robert. Muiphin, Ebenozer Broeklehurst and Fredk. James, thrc? Staffordshire men, were charged, the two former with travelling be- tween Holyhead and Chester with intent to avoid payment, and the latter with a.iding and abetting Brockkhurst. Mr. F. L. Lambert, Euston, prosccuted on bc- half of the L. and N.-W. Railway Co.. and Mr. Woi-ihingtan (Hanl-ey) appeared for the defence. Mr. Lambert said the cases wore of some im- portance to the railway company, not merely from the fact of fraud, but because the facts shewed a misuse of a privilege granted by the railway company to traders. Cattle dealers who went to Irel.and to make purchases of cattle were allowed concessions in tho fares on the home- ward journey. They were given free tickote as far as Chester or Liverpool, and they had only to pay their faros homeward beyond th05 points. As defendants lived in Staffordshire, they would have only to pay a very small sum I between Chester and their own station, pro- vided they bad bought cattle in Ireland and were bringing them home with them. He thought it was quite clear that- Brocklehurst and Muiphin did not make any purchases of cattle in Ireland, and were therefore not en- titled to the privilege. When their tickets were inspected at Rhyl it was found that the date written upon one, and the date and name on the other, had been era-sed, and he suggested that tho erasure muet have been done by the persons who held the tickets. It was true- that de- fendants admitted that the tickets had been given to them by persons whom thej- named. Murpihin and Brocklehurst were not regular dealers in cattle who made regular journeys, as did James. Were it clear that the men knew prix-i-.sely the nature of the ticket the case would have been more serious, but as they did not perhaps re-aliso what it meant he would be content with a minor penalty, the main object of too prosecution being to make public the fact that transfers of these tickets could not be permitted. Edgar Spencer Swan, special ticket exam- i.ner at Rhyl, deposed that the date on Brockle- hurst's ticket- ha.d boon tampered with. The name "James" was written on the back, but the date was illegible. When questioned, Brockle- hurst said the ticket had been given to him by Mr. James, butcher. Hanley. Witness took the ticket, with his name and address, and told de- fendant lie would be reported. Defendant after- wards offered to pay the faro. On Murphin's ticket the date and name had been erased. Ho also admitted that a man whom he named had given him the ticket, and he offered to pay the fare. A railway elerk at Dublin deposed to having issued in September an order in the name of Mr. F. Jam-es for a ticket from Dublin to Srtoke in consideration of a shipment of cattle. The ticket was not transferable.—Another booking clerk at Dublin gave similar evidence. Deteotivo-Sergt. Franev, of the railway police at Stafford, said James admitted to him having given the ticket to Brocklehurst. Murphin ad- mitted having had the ticket given to him by Brocklehurst. Mr. Worthinglon, for the defence, pleaded that Brocklehurst and Murphin did not know that the tickets were not transferable. and as soon as this was pointed out to them they offered to pay the fares. The Chairman How do you explain the erasure? Mr. Woithington: My explanation is that James had carried the ticket with him for nearly a month. The Chairman: But there are marks of erasure. Mr. Worthington replied that defendants de- nied having tampered in any way with the tickets. There was no intention to defraud. He suggested that the case would be met by the infliction of a small penalty. The Oh a i i man said that as the company did not unduly press the case, James would be fined £1 and the other defendants 10s. and costs each. The advocate's f2.e was a.ko allowed.

CHESTER GLEE CLUB.—The ,;good old annual" of the Chester Glee Club was held on Tuesday evening, and like its predecessors proved a great success. The president (Mr J. Bithell) presided over a good attendance. The club has now entered upon its twenty-first sea- son, and there is every evidence of its con- tinued popularity. The proceedings were rpost enjoyable, and an excellent programme was sub- mitted, being as follows:—Madrigal, 'Come, let us join" songs, "Four Jolly Sai'ormen" and "The laik now leaves," Mr. J. H. Ditch- burn; glevj, "Hart and Iiiiad"; song, "Aiisa mino," Mr. Frank Lee; song, "Blow, blow, thou winUH* wind," Mr. Robert Jones; glee, "Hohcnlintlcn"; songs. ''The SC2'nt of the Lilies" and "Let me like a soldier fall" Mr. J. J. Maiiby; humorous sketch and song, "Take it Bob." Mr. Loui Parry; glee, "Tho long day closes"; song,' "Freedom," Mr. A. Myatt; song, "Tho Gallant Salamander," Mr. W. Hop- ton; gl.ee, "0 lady, tune your harp"; songs. "The Drum-Major" and There's a land," Mr. E. Robinson; glee, "To our next." The pro- ceedings teiTninated with the singing of the National Anthem and "Au.ld Lang Syne." The J conductor was Mr. J, H. Ditch'burn, and the pianists Mr. Robert Butterwoith and Mr. Richard Thomas.

THE DUKE AND RIFLE SHOOTING, CEREMONY AT UPTON. NEW RANG E AND READING-ROOM. On Saturday evening Upton formally took pos- session of a handsome new rifle range and read- irig-room, and tho premises were given the dis- tinction of being opened by the Lard-Lieuten- aIlt; of the county, the Duke of Westminster. The building, which stands nearly opposite the old chapel, includes a lvading roorn, a gaiiics, loom, and committee-room, with a rille range. Tiie Sheriff of Chester (Aid. John M. Frost) lias Ix en kind enough to give the land for the building and for the rifle range, with sufficient area for a bowling gre&a, and, in addition, he has presented the village with another piece of Land in the same field for the use or the ohil- d.en as a playground, fitted with swings, etc. Other public-spirited residents have subscribed liberally, and the new institution will be a wel- come attraction to village life. The total cost lias been £ 500. The Duke motored fiom Eaton, and wao accompanied by the Couniess Gros- vonor. Both were cordially welcomed by a large audience, over whom Mr. E. C. K-cndali1 presided. Among others present were tho Sheriff, the Rev. W. and Mrs. Sparling, Mr. T. Gibbons Frost, Mr. A. Tyrer, Mr. R. T. Richard- son, Mi*, and Mrs. Reginald Pot-is and Miss Potts, Mr. and Mrs. Doughs DoGie. iNi r. T. A. Bi-ckett, Mr. T. J. Smirh, Mr. W. R. Moas, Mr. Owen Robert-son, Mr. Gos-sage, Mr. Mor- den Rigg, Mr. Laurie Frost, Mr. E. Dean, Mr. E. Dua-n. junr. (lion, secretary), Messrs. Chos. and Joseph Doa.n, Mrs. and Miss Nellie Dean, Mr. T. Noibury, Mr. J. D. Thorburn, Mr. Tan- ner, the Misses Worrails, Mr. R. Ithell, Mr. R. Lang, Mr. and Mrs. J. Evans, Mi&s- Brads-haw. Miss Williams, Mr. Harold Cheers, etc. The Rev. W. Sparling read letters of apology for non-attendance from tho Bishop of Chester, Sir Horatio Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Roberts, the D. Wynne Evans, etc. The. Lord Bishop in his letter assured them that he took a warm interest in undertakings of the kind, and added: ''I devoutly hope that the new read- ing-ioom and institute, with the rifle range at- tached. may fuifil the bt«st desires of its foun- ders, by in various wu.ys promoting noble and wholesome living ancf serving the cause of good citizenship in the parish." (Applause.)—Let- ters were also received from Mrs. Philip Hum- be is ton and Colonel Shute. L The Chairma;n remarked thait that day would bo aday in the annals of their vil- lage. as they had at last got that for which they ha.d long wished and long wanted—a reading- room, a recreation-room, and above all a rifle rangiQ. Ho took the opportunity of thanking those, who had so generously contributed money, and they only wished they were free from debt. They were about E150 short of paying for the building, but in the course of time they hoped and felt sure that the money would be found somnhow or other. He mentioned especially the names of Mr. J. M. Frost, who in addition to a handsome donation gave them the land. —(applause-) Mr. Edward Dean, junr., their indefatigab'o secretary; and Mr. Sydney Cum- mings. tho architect. (Applause.) He thought they e-ll ought to be very well satisfied with the building, and they could not wish for anything better. The great feature, to his mind, was the rifle range. I'h-ey 'all knew how that, great soldier, Lord Roberts, had be-en working up and down the conn-cry promoting rifle ranges, and he had well, succeeded, because last year there were only 300, while a few weeks ago there were one thousand, a.nd that night there were at Least one thousand and one ranges. (Applause.) If they wanted peace they must make ready for war. He sometimcR thought they were forgetting the dark days of 1399 and 1900. Ho could speak with experience, as he had had the honour of wearing Queen Victoria's uniform for 20 years, and he advised those par- ents who had sons to let them practise a.t tho range, and if possible join tho Volunteers. (Hear, hoar.) If he might make a suggestion to his Grace as Lord-Lieutenant, he thought it would be a good thing if his Grace could see his way to present a challenge shield fo'r com- petition by the rifle clubs of the county. There wore one or two good shots in the village, and he might see the challenge shield on their wall. (Laughter and applause.) "A GOOD INVESTMENT." The Duke of Westminster, on being called upon by the Chairman, said Ladies and gen- tlemen, I must, first of all apologise to you for our late arrival this evening. Well, they tell me the roads are up here. They oertainly were up, and it looked like Mafeking more than anything else, what with rifle ranges and earthquake! (Laughter.) It is a double pleasure to Lady Grosvenor and myself to come here to open both the reading-room and the rifle range. Firstly, as regards the rifle range, I think every encouragement should be given to our countrymen to learn to handle the rifle so as to upheld our foremost position among the nations of the world. (Applause.) What can be better than to see all these rifle ranges among us? It is not so very long ago —a matter of a few hundred yea.Ts-t-hat on every village green the trained bowmen of the lads of the village practiced every evening with their long bows and cross-bows. Those were the men, doubtless, who helped us to win tho victories of Crecy and Poictiers and Agin- coirrt. Why should not, the men and lads of Upton, and even the ladies, learn how to use the modern and lesw picturesque rifle? (Hear, hear.) I think one may really be allowed to kok upon those rifle ranges more as a good in- vestment for the country than anything else. They are themselves, I think, a good answer to the cry of disarmament of which we hear too much nowadays. (Hear, hear.) After an amusing allusion to the absence of books from the walls of the room, his Grace expressed the hope that the Upton people would have no complaint of their literary cravings not being catered for. He hoped they would see many people coming in to glean knowledge, but he also hoped that games would be allowed in the room. Proceeding, the Duke said: I should like to congratulate the- prime movers in the organisation of the reading-room and rifle range. I think its success will be seen later. Concerning the challenge shield that has been mentioned, I should like very much to sec it on the wall; but I think, perhaps, you can bring back better trophies t.hcn that from Bisley and elsewhere. Competitions might be arranged w';th other neighbouring rifle clubs. That would stir up a considerable amount of en- thusiasm if it could be arranged. (Applause.) I believe I have now got to fire a shot and hit something, I don't know whether it will be the marker. (Laughter.) The Sheriff of Chester proposed a hearty vote of thanks to his Grace for so kindly per- forming the opening ceremony, and to Lady Grosvenor for her attendance. The inhabi- tants heard with great pleasure of the promise of his Grace to open tho rooms and range. Un- fortunately the reading-room was somewhat of a myth that day, but they hoped very shortly to see it furnished for reading and recreation. They knew the great interest the Duke took in the welfare of the district, and it was only another instance of the energy he had dis- played as Lord-Lieutenant of the county in endeavouring to make Mr. Haldane's terri- torial army scheme a success, so as to ensure- greater safety for our country. (Hear, hear.) The institution would not only act as a feeder for teaching men to shoot, but it also hoped to enable neighbours to meet, and engage in re- creation, reading and other pursuits. It would meet a i- ry long felt want in the neighbourhood, and he was stire it would be appreciated. He ottered apologies to his Grace for the incompleteness of the room, as time had not allowed it to be finished, but u they hoped that shortly it would be launched upon many years of prosperity. (Applause.) Mr. Tyrer had very great pleasure in seconding, remarking that they all knew that his Grace lent himself to everything that was good ;n the district. They all thanked him for sparing time toO open that small room, from which they all hoped great things. They were -W: ,r'r. v--=- "='O}< z.£.

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THE DUKES KINDNESS. -!t- NEW YEAR GIFTS. COAL FOR CHESTER FAMILIES. His Giace the Duke of Westminster is mak- ing arrangements to distribute a large quan- tity of coal to the poor people of Chester. The Duke intends the coal to be a new year's gift, and probably about six hundred families will benefit by his kindness. We hardly need say that this fresh manifestation of his Grace's kind thoughtfrdnoiR for the deserving poor of Chester will be deeply appreciated by the citi- zens generally. The gift is of a particularly welcome character, and is sure to bring joy to those homes where the pinch of poverty is keenest felt at this time of the year, when work is slack and many privations are endured. His Grace's munificence will secure to such families a measure of comfort and happiness, and his gift will lie accepted with sincere gratitude.

8< ALCOHOL & SUDDEN DEATH. A FRODSHAM FATALITY. On Saturday morning the West Cheshire Coroner (Mr. J. C. Bate) held an inquest at the Police Station, Frodsham, concerning the sudden death of Samuel Faulkner, a Frodsham labourer, 65 years of age; who was found dead in a stable at the house of Mr. Henry Moreton Davies, West Bank,. Main-street, on Thursday evening. Deceased's son, Samuel Faulkner, stated that his father had not complained of feeling un- well, but witness noticed that he had not been looking as fit as usual for the last two months. Minnie Calveley, aged 16, a domestic servant, employed by Mr. Davies, stated that she was in the back-yard of the house about 4.15 p.m. on Thursday, when she saw deceased feeding the horses. He appeared to be going about as usual. On going to the stable at 6..30, with a lamp, witness saw deceased lying on the stable floor about a yard from the door. He was on Ills back. with a pikel lying on his right-hand side, and the horse's bed was about half put down. She spoke to him, but he did not answer, and she called assistance. P.C. Ernest Roberts spoke to visiting the stables, examining the deceased, and finding he was dead. Dr. T. J. Selby, of Frodsham, said the body waa well nourished, and was that of a well built man. Deceased had taken a great deal of alcohol in his time, to witness's knowledge, and flecea<=/cd'fl landlady had stated that he had not been free from beer and rum for weeks. Witness was of opinion that deceased dropped down dead from heart failure, due to chronic alcoholism. The jury returned a verdict that death was due to natural causes, namely, heart failure.

AGRICULTURAL HALL, CHESTER.— Mr. S. R. Fcarnall held hi.-j usual weekly sale on Tuesday last, when he had a capital display of L-loek forward Mr. Geo. Lee, of Cop j House, sold a pair of nice quality heifers at £ 30, bullocks were making to £ 19, and oows £ 18. A consignment of calving heifers sold very eatisfac-tjrily at £ 10. 5s. eooh. Bacon pigs to £ 5. 16s., porks to 48s. Beef a firm trade at from 6id. to 6J,d, per lb. for choice 2 sorts. In bacons there was a brisk trade from Ps. 6d. to 10s porkets 10s. 6d. per score. Sheep and calves wore readily cashed.

LADY STANLEY ERRINGTON.! 4 j DEPLORABLE INCIDENT. Paris, Thursday. A memorial service for the late Lady 1 Stanley Errington, nee Marie de Talleyrand Perigord, was held this morning at the Church of St. Pierre de Ghuillot. An unpleasant in- cident occurred after the service. Count Boni de Ca-itellane. the well-known Nationalist, and M. Helie de Talleyrand Perigord, Prince of Sagan, who is engaged to be married to the former Countess Boni de Castellano, neo Anna Jane Gould, the American heiress, who 0 divorced the Count, met as they left the church. An altercation took place, provoked by the Count spitting in the face of M. do Talleyrand Pcrigord. The latter replied by hitting the Count with his stick, whereupon the Co unt, with his stick, struck M. do Talleyrand a blow upon the forehead. A relative of the Count separated the two opponents. A police-officer appeared on the scene, and the two gentlemen accompanied him to the Chaillot Police-station, where a rerort on the incident- was drawn up, and M. de Talleyrand Perigord preferred a charge against Count Boinsi Castellane. It is not thought that anything further will come of the matter.—Reuter.

THE KING'S BOUNTY. j -+-- NESS TRIPLETS INTERVIEWED. The many well-wishers of the Neston triplets will be gratified to learn that the King's Bounty of ;E3 has been duly rooeived by the vicar (the Rev. Canon Turner), who had the pleasure of handing it to the parents on New Year's Eve. He found the mother and babe", progressing well. The latter have, of course, be-c-n visited by our local correspondent. He found them lying in a row, looking, to the unparental eye at least, as alike as three peas in a ped and with every like- lihood of making a prolonged stay in this cold but hospitable world. They were being raised | one by one from a prone to a perpendicular position, in the act of taking liquid refreshment from Nature's fount. Susan and Neliio were served first, and William, as is often the ex- perience of a mere male, came last. Judging by his expression at the time, William will have something to say to mother about this arrange- ment when he is old enough to discues the matter with her. Having completed their repast, the brother and sisters lay contentedly back on their pillows, each with an arrangement termed a comforter" in its small mouth, and each imbued with the firm conviction that it had merely entered on the second course. It is their first illusion, ,I rv i and if they survive it will not be tho last. _4

ARMY AND VOLUNTEERS. t 2ND V.B.C.R.—; ™ '1 Loudon Gazette'' 1 contained the following 2nd (Earl of Chester's) Volunteer Battalion the Cheshire Regiment: Ernest Spencer Bourne to be second lieutenant. SPECIALIST SANITARY OFFICER.— Capt. J. McD. McCarthy, from Pembroke Dock, has been appointed specialist sanitary officer in the Western Command from December 23. APPOINTMENT TO WESTERN COM- MAND.— Bt. Col. F. C. A. Gilpin, Army Service Corps, from Aldershot, is to be appointed Assis- but Qearteruiaster-General of the Western Com- mand from the 21st inst., succeeding Col. F. J, Davies, TERRITORIAL ARMY SCHEME.—The War-office have sanctioned the appointment of the Earl of Powis as president, of Lord Harlech as chairman, and of Colonel Cholmondeley as vice- chairman of the Shropshire Association, which will comprise 30 members, and of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bait., C.B.. as president, of Colonel Arthur Sand bach, R.E., as chairman, and of Major J. Lomax as vice-chairman of the Montgomeryshire Association, which will consist of 18 members. WALES AND THE ARMY SCHEME,—A special meeting of tho Carnarvonshire County Council, held on Satuiday, severely censured the anti-national character of Mr. Haldane's Army scheme and the proposed disband ment of the Car- narvon-Merionetji Militia Battalion, the oldest and strongest Welsh battalion, which has existed a century and a half. The ex-chairman of the Council suggested, amidst applause, that his Majesty the King be directly petitioned on the matter. It wag ultimately decided that Mr. Lloyd matter. It was ultimately decided that Mr. Lloyd George and the Welsh members be invited to in- troduce and co-operate with a strong deputation to Mr. Haldane at an early date. WrESTERN COMMAND.—The following is a list, revised to date, of the officers on the staff at Watergate House, Chester, the headquarters of the Wes .ern Command :—G.O.C.: Lieut.-General Sir C. -J. Burnett,K.C.B. Aide-de-Camp: Lieut. K. T. Ridpath, D.G. General Staff Officer Col. C. R. Simpson. Att. General Staff Captain J. W. S-mdiiands. D.S.O. Brigadier-General in charge of Administration Colonel R. C. Max- well, C.B. Deputy-Assistant Adjutant-General: Lieut.-Colonel F. M. Aitken. Assistant Quarter- master-General Colonel F. J. Davies, C.B. Staff Officer for Imperial Yeomanry Colonel M. O. Little, C.B. Chief Engineer Colonel G. E. Shute. Staff Officer, Royal Engineers: Captain G. T. Scott. Assist. Director of Supplies and Transport: Bt. Colonel G. Stanley, C.B. District Barrack Officer: Bt. Colonel A. N. Roberts. Principal Medical Officer: Colonel T. G. Goggin. Deputy Assist. Director of Remounts Major J. R. Beech, G.M.G., D.S.O. Chief Accountant: Colonel E. R. Reid, C.B., D.S.O.

SURVEYOR OF TAXES.-Mr. S. A. Gits, surveyor of taxes at Chester, has been transferred from Chester to Newcastle-on-Tvne, and com- pleted his duties at Chester on Friday9 Mr. Gits has been at Chester about five years. DEATH OF A VETERAN CRICKETER.— Charles Absolon, who more than half a century ago had a great reputation as an underhand bowler among London crickters, died on Saturday night at Aarritigay. He was in his gIst year. HOLY TRINITY PAROCHIAL GATHER- ING.—Tine fifteenth annual too and entertain- ment in connection with the parish of Holy Trinity was held in the Town Hall OIl Wednes- day. An excellent tea was provided, and the general arrangements left nothing to be desired, The attendance, however, was not so numerous as in previous years. The tables were prepared and beautifully decorated by a band of ladies, under Mrs. Fan-all's directions. The ladies who presided over the tea tables were Miss Aldensoy Williams, Mrs. Bagnall and Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. G. P. Millott, Misses Fair- clough, Mrs. Taylor and Miss Addis, Mrs. Way, Mrs. Q. Robe-its, Mrs. Hales and Mrs. Richard- son, Mrs. L. M. Farrall, Miss Clay, Miss Franks, Miss Webster, Mrs. Webster, Miss Clark, Mr. Fred. Lloyd, Mrs. Wool man and Miss Urmston, Mr. F. Segar, Mrs. Goodhart, Mrs. W. Rogers, Mrs. Thos. Knowlos, Miss Birley, Miia Patterson a.nd Miss Powell, Mrs. Atcherley, Mrs. Pate and Mrs. Whalev, Mrs. King and Miss Kcrr, Mrs. J. Rogers, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. G. Churton, Mrs. L. P. Smith, Mis. Blagden, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Davies, Miss Potts, Mrs. Walley, Mrs). Honderson and Miss C'ough, Mrs. Elliott. At the concert which followed an enjoyable pro- gramme was performed as follows:—Pianoforte duet. "Danse Caraoteristique," Mr. T. Pate and Norman Heath; song, "Let me like a Soldier fall," Rev. A. E. Wyke-s (cornet and drum, Messrs. G. Hewitt and R. Brown); song, "A Singing Bird," Miss Kathleen Webster; comic i sketch, Mr. F. H. Lloyd; song, "What does' Little Birdie say?" Miss M. Morris; eong, i "Threio for Jack," Mr. Samuel Dring; song, "Darby and Joan," Miss Lumb; recitation, Mr. W. H. Hallmark; song, "Sing, Sweet Bird," Madame Katio Corlett; duet, "0 that we two were Maying," Miss M. Morris and Mr. S. Morris; quartette, "Simple Simon," Choir Quaitette Party pianoforte solo. "Grand March in E," Norman Heath song, "Never go to sea on a Friday," Miss M. Morris; song, "They all love Jack," Mr. H. M. Stone; recitation, Mr. W. H. Hallmark; song "Joe an' me," Madame Katie Corlett; humorolls sketch. Mr. F. H. Lloyd song, "The Lads in Red," Mr. T. Pritohard; recitation, "Th,- Handy Man," Mr. Snelson; song, "The Bandolero," Mr. Samuel Dring; quartette, "In Absence- Choir Quar- tette Party; "God save the King." A hearty of thanks was passed to the art ist-es and the ladies of the olmreh for Hwir services. A tea and entertainment to the- scholars attending the paiechial sobools followed on Thursday.

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CHESHIRE VICARS' BEREAVE- MENT. I Many readers will regret to learn of the death in New Zealand of Mr. William J. Evans, a brother of the Rev. T. J. Evans, Vicar of Rock Ferry, and formerly of Tar via, citid of the Rev. E. W. Evans, Vicar of Ilelsby. The announce- ment is made by the "Dominion." a New Zea- land paper. Deceased, who was secretary of the South Pacific Deposit and Mortgage Com- pany, was the son of the late Rev. Daniel Evans, of Meifod, Montgomeiyshire, and was aged 51. Besides the two Cheshire cicrgyme-n, he had also another brother, Mr. David Evans, a sheep expert in New Zealand. His only sis- ter (unmarried) lives in Liverpool. On arrival at Dunedin from the Old Country Mr. Evans was appointed to a position in the Bank of New South Wales, and, resigning that position, he removed to Victoria, where he became mana- ger of the Mercantile Bank at Toorak. When the- Melbourne boom burst ho re-turned to New Zealand, taking up his residence in Wellington, whom he beca.me an accountant. He retained tha.t position for nine years, when he accepted the secretaryship of the South Pacific Mortgage and Deposit Company. Mr. Evans, who leaves a widow, was prominent in Masonic circles, and was Master last year of Lodge Waterloo, No. 13, N.Z.C. The -funG-ral takes place in the Karori Cemotery, Wellington, on October 29th, ) and was largely attended, among those present being Mr. David Evans (brother), the directors of the. South Pacific Company, and members of Lodge Waterloo and Sister Masonic Lodges.

CHESHIRE VOLUNTEERS. COMING CHANGES. WHAT THE NEW ACT MAY DO. One of the most important developments which ol the New Year holds in store for us is con- nected with the future of our Volunteers. Tho upheaval of all existing arrangements caused by Mr. Haldane's scheme has produced a feeling of uncertainty in every corpj as to their future state, and this will continue until those at the head of affairs have completed their schemes. Apparently almost the only thing known definitely by anybody is that great changes are to take place. In North Wales we hear of hard- ships to be inflicted upon some of the finest battalions by reduction or amalgamation, accom- panied, consequently, by protests from the corps concerned; but what is actually going to happen no one seems to know. Import-ant developments are looming in regard to the Volunteer corps of Chester and the oounty. At the present moment, although there arc many rumours, no scheme has been adopted, but it seems fairly certain that matters will assume a definite shape at the next meeting of the County Territorial Association, to be held shortly. There are five Volunteer battalions of the Che shire Regiment, and we now understand that it is contemplated that one will cease to exist, although, of course. it may be combined with another battalion. It is satisfactory to know that the doomed corr-i is not the 2nd Battalion, the headquarters of which are at Chester, although by a re-arrangement this corps may be divided into fewer companies than there are at present. The 2nd Battalion has the best record among all the Volunteers of the Cheshire Regiment, being the only battalion that trained with the regular forces in fort- nightly camps on Salisbury Plain. On its merits, therefore, it should receive first considera- tion. Some changes arc sure to take place in the Cheshire Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteers, and the question of tlie position of the Sandy- croft Battery is under consideration. The authorities are also considering the armament of the corps. The weapons now in use are the famous 4.7 guns, which were so strong a feature of our artillery during the late South African War. They constitute heavy field pieces, firing lyddite and shrapnel shells of about 50ib. weight, and having an extreme range of about 11,000. yards. The use of these powerful weapons, which were obtained for the corps during the command of Colonel Wilford N. LLoyd, and, we believe, largely by his personal efforts, have placed the Cheshire Volunteer Artillery far ahead of most Volunteer batteries. There is some possibility that the armament may be changed for other pieces of a modern type. The headquarters at Chester of the 2nd V.B. Cheshire Regiment and the headquarters of the 1st Cheshire R.G.A. (V.) are now issuing leaflets setting forth the terms and conditions of service in the new Territorial P'oroe. Under the new scheme, Volunteers will be attested and enlisted, and not enrolled, but the rights of the men will remain the same. Every man will engage for four years, subject to three months' notice and the payment of a sum, not exceeding £ 5, if the period of engagement is not completed. The age of enlistment will be from 17 to 35 years, instead of to 49 years, and men will be allowed to re-engage at the end of their term of service. The age limit for the rank and file is 40 years, or 45 with special permission, and for sergeants not on the permanent staff 50 years, with special permission 55. Every Volunteer now serving will have the option of acoepting the terms of the new Act, which will take effect on March 31st, or of resigning. Any Volunteer who is permitted to accept the terms of the new Act will sign an attestation, and may enlist at his option for any number of years between one and four years, and no medical examination will be required. Members of corps which may not be required, or which will be amalgamated with other corps, may join any other unit on the terms laid down for Volunteers now serving. CONDITIONS OF EMBODIMENT. As regards the embodiment of the force, the leaflet states:—" When the Army Reserves are called out on permanent service, it shall be lawful for his Majesty to cause to be embodied all or part of the Territorial Force, and where, under proclamation, directions have been issued for calling out all the men of the first class of the Army Reserve, the Army Council shall, within one month, issue directions for embodying all men of the Territorial Force unless an address has been presented by both Houses praying that such directions be not issued. A Territorial soldier who fails without proper excuse to com- a ply with the direction, issued under such pro- clamation is liable to be proceeded against as a deserter or for absence without leave. No part of tho Territorial Force shall be carried or ordered to go out of the United Kingdom." The Territorial soldier will be entitled to pay at Army rates, including the extra emoluments paid in certain corps, while in camp; and mar- ried non-commissioned officers will be entitled to separation allowance for their wives and families. He will be further entitled to receive the Government, ration of bread and meat, or, when it cannot be issued, its equivalent in money. He will not draw the 3d. messing allow- ance given to the Regular Army, but a daily allowance of Is. will be paid to his commanding officer to improve his messing. An officer or soldier of the Territorial Force is not compelled to serve as a peace or parish officer, and is exempt from serving on a jury. A field officer will not be required to serve in the office of Sheriff. On enquiring at Watergate House, our repre- sentative was informed that nothing had been definitely settled with reference to the Cheshire Volunteers. The County Association was still in process of formation, but meetings would be held during the month, and ultimately a scheme would be submitted to the War Office. No information will be available until the scheme has been approved by the War Office.

CHESTER FIRE BRIGADE HOAXED.— The Chester Fire Brigade were the victims of a hoax on New Year's Eve. They were sum- moned to an imaginary fire which was suppoed to have broken out at the rear of the Presby- terian Church, City-road. The brigade promptly turned out under Lieut. Ncbi-c-t and Supt. Shone, and on arrival at City-road they found that the church was perfectly safe. It was ascertained that smoke and flames had been seen issuing from the premises occupied by Mr. Stevenson, wheelwright, Canal Bank, where the men had been employed hooping wheels. This operation necessarily causes a great deal of smoke, and there was no occasion for the presence of the brigade. It is to be hoped that those people who in their zeal for the public safety wish to acquaint the brigade of any outbreak will be a little more exact in their observations be- fore putting the volunteer firemen to the incon- venience of turning out to an imaginary fire.

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DEATH OF MRS. AKNE FISH. 4 We regret to record the death of Mr3. Anne Fish, which occurred at her resi- dence, 45, Liverpool load, on Thursday. The deceased lady was the widow of the lato Mr. James Joseph Fish, and her only son is the Rev. A. H. Fish, B.A., B.Sc., principal of Arnold House School. In connection with the management of the school, Mrs. Fish was known to a very large circle of boys and parents in Chester and neighbourhood for the last 25 years, and to know her was to respect and esteem her. For some years she had been an invalid, and she passed away peacefully at the advanced age of 88. Much sympathy is felt for her son in his bereave- ment. THE FUNERAL. 11 The funeral took place at the Cemetery on Saturday, the first part of the service being at St. Oswald's Church at noon. The service was choral, and the officiating clergy were the Rev. E. C. Lowndes (vicar), the Rev. H. Lowry and the Rev. II W. Comber (curates). The oorteg-e was met at the ohuroh door by the robed clergy and surplieed choir. Mr. J. Dean, the organist, beautifully ren- dered "I know that my Redeemer livcth." Psalm go was chanted to a setting by Fclton, and the only hymn sung was "Abide with me." The Vicar read tho well-known lesson from Corinthian^ and the appointed prayere, and as the mourners left the church the org-aiist played Mendelssohn's "0 rest in the Lord." Tho principal mourners were the Rev. A. H. Fish, Dr. Taylor, Mr. A. T. Watts, the Rev. G. Ilindhaugh, Miss Marshall, Mies Pilling, Mrs. Hindhaugh, Miss Hawthorne, Miss Ileet, Miss Williams, and Mr. J. W. Fish. The general mourners included the Rev. A. II. and Mrs. Waller, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Siddall, Mr. R. Farmer, Mr. F. Simpson, Mr. G. P. Miln and Mr. J. Simon (representing tho Chester Natural Science Society), Mr. A. Storrar, Mr. J. M. Graham, Mr. Viiioent Williams, Mr. J. G. Garnett, Mr. R. Staple- ton Davies, Mr. J. B. Kennedy, Mi?. E. C. Lowndes, Mrs. Broadbent., Mrs. Chas. Row- lands, Mr. W. Sinclair, Dr. Alex. Hamilton, Mr. F. K Bolland, and the Rev. H. J. Graham (Neston). Floral tributes wero sent by the follow Rev. A. H. Fish, the Rev. and Mrs. G. Hindhaugh, Mr. A. T. Watts, the officials and committee of .tho Chester Natural Science Society, M. and D. Hawthorn, Rhyl, Mr. and Mrs. Garnett (Arnold House), Mrs. James Kennedy and family (Dee Bank House, Chester), Miss At. Lovejoy (Eastbourne), Nurse Rot, and Nurso Williams, Mrs. Jephoott (Waterloo-road), Miss Marshall, Mrs. Stoltcrfoth, Mrs. Pilling, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Siddall and family. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. J. Smith and Son.

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also gratified at the presence of the Countess Grosvenor, who had devoted herself to good work in tho county praciticaliy all her life. (Applause.) They appreciated the good start which had been given them, and that energy would bo an example to the people of the neighbourhood, who he hoped would take the lesson to heart and live up to it. (Ap- plause.) The motion was carried with acclamation, and cheers were heartily given for his Grace and the Countess. The Duke, in reply, said I beg to thank you and the Countess. The Duke, in reply, said I beg to thank you all for tho very kind vote of thanks you have accorded Lady Grosvenor and myself. I can merely repeat that it bar-, been a great plea- sure for us to come among you to-night. (Ap- merely repeat that it bar-, been a great plea- sure for us to come among you to-night. (Ap- plause.) The Duke then opened the rifle range by firing the first shot, scoring an "inner," his bullet hitting the edge of the "bull." The Countess Grosvenor ait-o fired a shot. The proceedings terminated with the sing- ing of the National Anthem.