The Chester Courant and Advertiser for North Wales

Sporting. NEWMARKET MEETING.—TUESDAY. APPRENTICES' PLATE.—Petridge, 1; Remem- ber Me, 2; Little Bob, 3. Thirteen ran. NURSERY PLATE.—Holmwood, 1; Haut en Bas, 2; Snaefell, 3. Twelve ran. CHAMPION STAKES.—Solitaire, 1; Ninus, 2; Strong Bow, 3. Four ran. CLEARWELL STAKES.—Exedo, 1; Oaboch, 2; Zip, 3. Eight ran.

RIPON MEETING.—TUESDAY. NUNWICK STEEPLECHASE. — Imbroglio, 1; Emerald Isle, 2; Rising Sun, 3. Seven ran. GREWELTHORPE HURDLE. — Hobgoblin, 1; Roughborough, 2; Earl King, 3. Three ran. MAIDEN HURDLE.—Farnley, 1; Domineer 2; Marsaba, 3. Seven ran. NEWBY HURDLE.- Serapion. 1; College Green, 2; Liverpool Lass, 3. Three ran. STUDLEY STEEPLECHASE. — Uncle John, 1; Queen's Reign, 2; Lurdan, 3. Three ran.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR. MORE BOER TREACHERY. In a letter home, dated from the Orange River Colony on August 24th, Trooper George Edge, of the 77th Company Imperial Yeomanry, son of Mr. George Edge, of Crewe-by-Farndon, relates an experience of Boer treacherry by his company in being fired upon under a flag of truce. Not satisfied with mortally wounding two members of the company, the Boers actually rifled their clothes and robbed them of their money. Retri- bution followed, however, on the heads of the miscreants, who were subsequently annihilated by our naval guns. Trooper Edge complained that a large numbers of letters sent to him from England had never reached him, and those he received had been an extraordinary time in trans- mission.

CAPE MOUNTED RIFLES. 0 ADDRESS OF THE CHESHIRE MEN. In a letter from Lord Arthur Grosvenor to Mr. E. W. Swetenham, dated Upington, Sept. 9, he says he wishes the parents and friends of those who have joined the Cape Mounted Rifles to know that their address for the future will be Cape Mounted Police, Police Barracks, Kimberley, and that the 21st Company generally are well and that Corporal Wetton is mending slowly. MORE MOUNTED POLICE RECRUITS. The officer commanding the 9th Yeomanry Brigade, Chester, has been notified by Lieut.- Colonel Burke, commanding the 2nd Battalion Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa, in a letter dated Upington, September 14th, that the following additional men of the 22nd Company, Imperial Yeomanry (Cheshire) were discharged on September 14th in consequence of having joined the Cape Mounted Police:-1737 Lance- Corporal F. W. Hopley, Private 1751 W. Lam- bourne, 9037 B. Knight, 1703 A. Baker, 1776 H. Reeves, 1788 R. Williams, 1756 J. Littler, 9034 P. Williamson, 1718 H. Day, 1694 A. Busby, 1688 J. A Beckett, 1791 J. R. Whitlow, 1768 W. Parkes, 1686 C. Bloss, 1761 W. Moulton, 1746 J. P. Jones, 1769 W. Pattison, 9038 A. J. Mayer, 1743 J.Brerman, 1780 S. Schwabe, 1729 H. Kerr, 1699 F. W. Banning. This makes the total number of those who have been discharged and joineu the police 63.

CHESHIRE CHEESE IN LONDON. + COUN1Y MAKERS BEATEN. [SPECIAL TELEGRAM.] [FROM OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT.] London, Tuesday. At the London Dairy Show to-day one of the largest collections of Cheshire cheese ever seen at the Agricultural Hall was exhibited, many of the best known county makers being repre- sented. The result, however, was lamentable. Not one of the prizes went to a Cheshire man. This disastrous state of things hardly admits of explanation, and the blow to the Cheshire champions of the dairy industry is almost ludicrous in its severity. Among the vanquished were the redoubtable Duttons, of Baddiley Farm, Nantwich; Hoofield Hall, Huxley; Old Marton Hall, Ellesmere; Ash House, Brindley; and Brindley Hall, Nantwich, while the Hobaons, of Wood Farm, Maipas, and the Old Hall, Coole Pilate also suffered in the general rout. The class was for four Cheshire cheeses, and the entries numbered just over 30. The three prizes alt went over the border to Shropshire. The first was awarded to a really grand lot shown by Thomas Mottershead, of Wain House, Wem. The second honours were carried off by William Barnet, of Sayerneld, Market Drayton; and the third card was secured by John Richards, of Oswestry, who also held the reserve number. Three Cheshire exhibitors found some slight consolation in not being passed over altogether, for commended cards were given to William Dutton, of Brindley Hall; Thomas Hobson, of Coole and William Moore, of Checkley, Nantwich. I asked a well-known Cheshire dairyman who not so long ago took the first prize two years in succession, whether he could account for the wholesale defeat of the Cheshire champions. He held up his hands in dismay, laughingly admitted that it was dreadful news, and said he should almost be ashamed to show his face in the county again. The Shropshire makers have always turned out a very fine article, and their success is undoubtedly well earned. It will touch to the quick the pride of the Cheshire makers who have evidently all their work cut out to recover their laurels. The judgq was Mr. Oakey, of Bristol, and though I heard one or two complaints on the part of chagrined competitors, who declared that this class ought to have been committed to a Cheshire judge, on the whole the justice of his decisions had to be admitted. Meanwhile the London market for Cheshire cheese is bad. In fact most of the lots that secure prizes at this show seem to go back to the county.

TATTENHALL. HARVEST FESTIVAL.—The harvest thanks- giving services were held on Thursday. The preacher in the evening was the Rev. Maurice Lutener, vicar of St. George's, Altrincham. The anthem, Father of Mercies, God of love," was ably rendered by the choir, Miss Ellerton presiding at the organ. The church was artistically decorated. The services were con- tinued on Sunday.

THE QUEEN'S TRUE WOMANHOOD.—A pretty story (says M.A.P.) was told by Professor Bevan on the authority of the Dean of Windsor at the congress meetings for lads the other evening. Dr. Eliot was sent for to visit one of the kitchen maids at the Castle whom the doctor had pronounced to be in danger. Her bedroom was in an out-of-the-way part of the building, approached by many flights of stairs. He found the young girl pale and ill, but still bright and cheery. "I have had a visit from her Majesty" she whispered to him. She was so kind. She said to me My dear, I hope you are better. I wished to come and see you, but I am 81 years of age, and I had to stop and reat many times by sitting on the stairs.' Wasn't that kind, eir P

Continued. from Page 7.) 0 COL. HOWARD'S CAMPAIGN. SPLENDID MEETING AT SANDYCROFT. A very encouraging meeting in furtherance of Col. Howard's candidature was held in the National School, Sandycroft, on Monday even- ing. Mr. T. J. Dutton presided, and there were also present Mr. Eldon Bankes, Alderman Burgess (Liverpool), the Misses Thom (Hawarden), Mrs. Jones, and Messrs. J. Thom, George Moore, W. W. Bower, G. Rogers, R- Davies, Robert Jones, Ed. Griffith, George Evans, T. M. Dutton, Adam Griffith, Richard Pickering, Shallcross, and others. The Chairman explained that the meeting was in support of the candidature of Colonel Howard, who, he said, was now fighting for his Queen and country, and for the integrity of the Empire. (Cheers.) If all present were already Unionists he ventured to think they would go away more convinced than ever that the principles of Unionism were the right principles. He now called upon Mr. Bankes for a few words on the right man to vote for. (Cheers.) Mr. Eldon Bankes made a capital speech. He had come there to support Colonel Howard and the Unionist cause, and that naturally led one to consider both the man and the cause. He had known Colonel Howard all his life, and he considered him a good candidate, well suited to represent Flintshire, having been born and bred in the county, and knowing the wants of the agriculturists, and, what was more, he had taken a great interest in mining matters. He was, therefore, well able to understand the wants of the county with which he was so intimately associated. Colonel Howard had proved himself to be a brave man in the time of need. He (Mr. Bankes) ventured to think that at the opening of this unfortunate war the country was in great peril, and we would have lost our place altogether among the nations of Europe if we had been beaten in this war. It was a splendid thing that not only Colonel Howard but other gentlemen gave up their homes and comfort, and volunteered for the good of their country. (Hear, hear, and cheers.) He had recently seen a letter from Colonel Howard, in which he (the Colonel) regretted he was not going to the front immediately, and that he was obliged to remain in the line of communication. They could understand how a soldier like Colonel Howard would feel that. (Hear, hear.) They owed the gallant colonel a debt of gratitude, and they ought to do all they could to support his candidature in his absence. (Cheers.) So much for the man. What about the cause ? The Radicals were doing their Jevel best to persuade the people that the war, and the matters connected with the war, had nothing to do with the election, and he was sorry to say that they had persuaded the majority of the electors in the Flint Boroughs to that effect, but they in the county must not be disheartened. If they had lost the Boroughs it was all the more reason WHY THEY SHOULD WIN THE COUNTY- win it, of course, by fair means and arguments, and by putting before the electors what was the real point of the election. As he understood, it was this: Lord Salisbury had asked the country foz a vote of confidence, and the questions every voter was asked to answer at the polls were: Do you approve of what the Unionist Govern- ment has done in connection with this war ? Do you believe that this war was a just war; that it was forced upon us, and that it was necessary in order to protect our fellow- countrymen in the Transvaal." Do you believe that aU the money, blood, and treasure that have been poured out in the Transvaal were necessary, aud that it was done because it was a national necessity and not simply from a desire to annex the country or to aggrandize the Empire ? Those were the questions, and it was no goed the Radicals saying they were not. He was glad to say that from north, south, east, and west the answer given to Lord Salisbury had been Yes." (Cheers.) They would remember that a very considerable Radical majority was turned at the polls in 1895 into a minority, the Unionists coming in with a majority of 150. (Cheers.) To-day the Unionists were not only maintaining the state of things in 1895, but were improving on it. They could not expect to increase their majority much above 150, but already he believed the total Unionist gains were seven. (Hear, hear.) And the country, from all quarters, was saying as plainly and as boldly as it could We have confidence in Lord Salisbury; we believe that the war was necessary, and we'll back you up in order that you may carry out your policy." (Cheers.) Mr. Bankes proceeded to justify Lord Salisbury's appeal to the country. It seemed to him that tfce affairs of the country might be divided under two heads-domestic matters and our relations with foreign parts. The edifice of the Empire might be compared to a house. The foundations were the most important part of the house, and so were our foreign relations of the Empire. (Cheers.) The roof of the house was a very important matter, but it was no good fettling" the roof until they had made their foundations safe. (Cheers.) It was not a bit of good painting their parlour if the foundations were wrong, and Lord Salisbury having dissolved Parliament the one thing was the country's position in relation to foreign nations. The South African war was nearly over; we had annexed the two Republics but we must remember that a great many foreign nations were largely interested in them, and one could not shut one's eyes to this: that for some reason or other-he believed jealousy—the nations of Europe at this moment looked upon England with no pleasant gaze. They were as jealous of us as they could b, and they took any advantage they could, and we might be sure they would make the most of any sign of weakness. (Hear, hear.) Moreover, we had the Boers to consider, and with them the hope of salvation from the first had been that the Unionist party would be turned out, and that the Liberals would go in, beeause they believed that the LIBERALS WOULD REVERSE ALL that the Unionists had done and give the Re- publics their independence. Nobody knew this better than Lord Salisbury, and was it not right for him in the interest of the country to say Now I dissolve Parliament, and I ask you by your votes to tell the Boers and to tell the nations of Europe that we are in earnest; that we have annexed these Republics and we will have no more Majubas. We are not going to run away this time; we have done it, and we mean to stand by it; we have put our hands to the plough, and we are not going to turn back." (Cheers.) He considered that Lord Salisbury deserved every credit for having seen what ought to have been done in the interest of the country, and having done it boldly. They had heard a great deal at the beginning of the election about the number of electors who had been dis- franchised because the election was on the old register. Four hundred thousand workingmen were supposed to be disfranchised, but he did not believe it. He did not believe that the working- man shifted abcut like a swallow. He believed that every respectable workingman had a home, and was as fond of it as they were, and stayed there and did not move. Moreover, the lesson of the present election had been that it was a workingman's victory. (Cheers.) It was New- castle it was Sunderland; it was Stockton. (Cheers.) Had they ever been there? They were places teeming with industrial life. It was London; it was Plymouth; it was Glasgow, and m fact every place where workingmen were in immence majority had plumped for the Govern- ment at this election. It had been said Vote for the Radicals and they will settle the Trans- vaal quetlOn as well as the Unionists." Could i J man think that the Liberal party at ™oment were in a position to settle w fre Mr- Morley thinking one thing, S.r William Harcourt thinking another; Sir Edward Grey another, and Mr. Asquith not quite agreeing with him. No party could settle that great question unless united, and he sub- mitted that in this great crisis the Liberal party could not settle anything. But a simple answer was that they would not get the chance. They heard Radicals say "We cannot vote any way except for the Radicals because there are a lot of things we expect from the Radicals." His answer to that waa this They all remembered the old story about Mother Hubbard. Mother Hubbard's cupboard was very bare, and he ventured to think that Hubbard's cupboard was very bare, and he ventured to think that THE RADICAL CUPBOARD at the present time was even more bare than Mother Hubbard's. (Laughter.) They could not agree what to put into their cupboard. They could not even agree among themselves whether Home Rule should go in the cupboard, and they could not agree whether Local Option and Disestab- lishment should go into the cupboard. In fact, they could not agree as to any single measure which they should put into the Radical cupboard, and that was the reason they had no programme. They had not put before the electors anything { which if returned to power they would endeavour to get for them. Mr. Lloyd George actually went into the election witiiout an election address. (Cheers.) lie had been returned, but he supposed tne reason he had Deeu returned was that ne had been successful in bunding the people's eyes as to what waa the real point oi the election. In spite of that, they who differed would not cease to explain to tne electors what the real point was. 'ine present was a time ot great danger and difficulty for England. We had got a very grave crisis in China. Nobody knew exactly what might happen there, what line any particular great Power might take. Then there was no doubt we had got an extraordinarily dith- cult job in the Transvaal, and the settlement would depend upon whether the Continental nations would leave us alone, and we could not do it unless the Boers were satisfied that the country had made up its mind on the matter. country had made up its mind on the matter. Every elector had got two horses in his stable. Horse No. 1 was "Unionist," sound in Imperial harness, slow but sure, and quite satisfactory. The other horse was "Radical," which had never been in Imperial harness, and he was A RUSHER —(laughter)—and if they did drive or ride him they always found he was on somebody else's property. (Laughter.) The question they had to decide was which horse they were going to put into the trap. The journey was a great one, and people's lives depended upon it. If their wife's life depended upon their fetching the doctor in a hurry, would they put "Unionist" in or "Radical"? (A Voice: "Unionist.") He thought anybody who gave the matter a thought would in the time of danger like the present accept the lead and guidance of a united party rather than to chance things turning out right under somebody else's guidance. lie had said that the Radical cupboard was empty, but judging by the length of MR. SMITH'S ADDRESS, he had got a cupboard of his own, and thought he had got a lot in it. But if they read that address and looked into that cupboard he thought they would find that it was full of cheap crockery —(laughter)—and if they handled it at all roughly it would smash. Mr. Smith referred to the relief which had been given to the farmers under the Rates Bill, and he (Mr. Bankes) could not for the life of him by his address make out whether Mr. Smith thought that was a good thing or a bad thing. He expected he thought it was a bad thing, but did not quite like in a county like Flintshire, where so many farmers lived, to say so. What had been said up and down the country-he did not think it was justified-was that although nominally the farmers had been given relief in the way of their rates, landlords had been putting that relief into their own pockets. That was not true. The Radicals were fond of talking- about doles to classes, but his opinion was that what was good for him was good for them, and what was good for all was good for the country. Mr. Smith talked about the relief to farmers as being a dole to a class. Was it not right that farmers should have relief? They would remember that rates were levied on property equally at a time when the farmer's position was very different to what it was to-day. The doing away of duties on corn had enormously benefited the labourers and the artisan classes to the detriment of the farmer. Everything that man ate now was cheap because the protective duties had been taken off. He did not suppose they had ever been cheaper than at this moment, but that fact weighed heavily on the farmer. Was it not right that the burden of the rate should be adjusted and that the farmer should no longer have to pay the same rate as when there was a protective duty and corn was dear. (Hear, hear.) That was no dole; it was only just. Then Mr. Smith said there was a dole to VOLUNTARY SCHOOLS. The Voluntary schools were in great difficulty because the Board schools were introcjuced, and they (the latter) had an unlimited purse. They could draw upon the rates for every penny they wanted, and the result was the standard of taxa- tion was raised. It cost more to educate a child than it did before, and of course the inspectors required the same standard of education from Voluntary and Board schools. If they had studied the question at all they would know that children were educated in Voluntary schools at a less rate per head than in Board schools, and in his opinion it was just as good an education. The result was the Voluntary schools were in sore straights for money. Under those circum- stances, what should have been done? If they abolished the Voluntary schools they would have to expend many millions of money, for the reason that the Voluntary schools belonged to the trustees in whom they were vested, and could not be taken away. If they started Board schools in their place they would have to build new schools, which would cost an enormous sum of money. They would not get any real good by that, and there was no real grievance existing in regard to Voluntary schools. Whether right or wrong, they had the Voluntary schools, and if they abolished them they would have to build fresh Board schools throughout the country. To avoid that the Government gave a small sum to the Voluntary schools, and yet Mr. Smith had the temerity to say that was a dole to a class. Was it not rather saving the taxpayer a sum he would have to provide? In conclusion, Mr. Bankes asked them to vote for Colonel Howard, and thus give Lord Salisbury the vote of confidence in order that England might appear to all the world united. (Cheers.) Alderman Burgess, of Liverpool, delivered a forcible speech. He advised the electors of Flint County to follow the example of Liverpool, and tell Mr. Smith that, although they had a very high regard for him and considered himan exemplary man in many ways, he did not repre- sent the views they wished him to represent on their behalf in the House of Commons. He urged them not to allow the issues of the contest to be obscured and confused, and, dealing with the Radical complaint as to the management of the war and their statement that more troops ought to have been sent out in the first place, he shewed that Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman just before the commencement of hostilities stated that he could see nothing at all that had occurred to justify warlike action or military preparations. Yet Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman now charged the Government with not making the prepara- tions they ought to have made, that the troops were not adequate, and they ought to have been better prepared. Everyone knew perfectly well the reason troops were not sent out in larger numbers. Although, as it had proved in the end, the war was inevitable, at the same time her Majesty's Ministers were anxious that nothing should be done to precipitate war, and were anxious to secure liberty in South Africa by pacific means. War was a very undesirable thing, but there were worse things than war. If the country was not prepared to maintain her posi- tion, then England as the greatest of Powers must soon cease to exist. Not only in South Africa had the Government maintained the interest of the Empire abroad. There was another place in the world where the honour of England had been besmirched, and that blot had been removed. He referred to Gordon and the Soudan. To-day Gordon's death had been avenged and the Soudan was free. Alluding to the Navy, Mr. Burgess shewed that the Unionist Government had carried out a strong naval policy and had popularised that arm of defence. The ships had been increased and the number of men had been increased by one-third. (Cheers.) He then reminded his hearers of the excellent work the Government had done in binding our Colonies closer to ourselves. Mr. Labouchere wrote a few years ago that our colonists were not worth a brass farthing, but he did not think that many of his fellow-countrymen outside North- ampton would hold that view now. (Hear, hear.) More had been done by the present Government than before to realise what was perhaps the greatest thing for the country in the future-a well-devised scheme of IMPERIAL FEDERATION. That our Colonies did regard themselves as part of the Empire had been shewn by their coming forward in time of danger and distress to help the Mother Country. (Cheers.) Mr. Burgess pointed out that trade had increased during the past five years and the country had never enjoyed a period of greater prosperity; that the Work- men's Compensation Act, passed by the present Government, had been admitted to be for the good of every workman; and that the only party which had ever considered to any extent the question of the housing of the working classes was the Unionist party, who deserved every support for having attempted to solve the problem. Mr. Burgess dwelt at some length upon the temperance question, shewintr that the Radical party, far from being the "only party who could be trusted to do anything with that question," had done more to impede temperance reform than any other party. It was no use try- ing to make everybody a teetotaller. (A Voice: "You will never make me," and laughter.) There could be no doubt, on the other hand, that drunkenness was a great evil. What hap- pened with regard to the Commission? There were two reports, and the one immediately adopted by Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman was the minority report. He said no legislation would be satisfactory which was not in accord with the minority report. There was only one reason. It was admitted that there were too many public- houses in large towns, but they had yet to learn that even in matters of that sort honesty was the best policy. It was only right and reasonable that compensation should be given to the publican who was dispossessed of his means of living. Thus the Radicals had thrown away an oppor- tunity for temperance reform and pinned their faith to the minority report. Yet they claimed to be the only party to deal with temperance reform. Greater rubbish was never talked. (Cheers.) r JJonc'U9i°n> be appealed for votes on behalf of Colonel Howard as the right man to assist in maintaining the integrity of the Empire. On the motion of Mr. George Evans, seconded by Mr. W. Bower, the following resolution was unanimously carried That this meeting is of opinion that Colonel Howard is a fit and proper person to represent Flintshire in the coming Parliament, and pledges itself to secure his return." I On the motion of Mr. Thom, seconded by Miss Thom, a vote of thanks was accorded to the chairman, and a similar compliment was paid to the speakers on the proposition of Mr. Dutton.

UNIONISM NEAR MOLD, SUPPORT OF COL. HOWARD. [BY OUll. OWN REPORTER.] The election campaign in Flintshire on behalf ot Col. Lloyd lioward is being conducted with great energy, and already the colonel's candidature has been supported by large and enthusiastic meetings in many largely populated districts in the constituency. It has been arranged to secure the services during the latter part of this week of Mr. Winston Churchill and Mr. George Wyndham to speak in support of the Unionist candidate at Rhyl and Prestatyn respectively, and it is evident that Col. Howard's workers are not allowing the grass to grow under their feet. On Monday evening an enthusiastic meeting, attended by practically the whole of the electors and others of Gwerny- mynydd, near Mold, was held in the schools of that village, under the presidency of Col. B. G. Davies-Cooke. The chairman was supported by Messrs. A. Phillips Roberts (Coed. Dw), J. Griffiths, L. Romney, Jno. Mark, and Ed. Jones (election agent). The Chairman remarked that we were engaged upon a contest which, if it went against the present Government, would shake the Empire to its foundations, but he was happy to say that the election returns shewed so tar nothing but Unionist victory all along the line. (Cheers.) Nearly all the pro-Boer candidates had been turned out of their seats, and therefore the worst enemies of our country had been refused the honour ot going to Westminster. (Cheers.) He (the chairman; had received a letter from Mr. Lloyd Price, who had promised to attend and speak, regretting his inability to do so. (A Voice: "Three cheers for Mr. Lloyd-Price," and cheers.) He was sure they would have liked to see him present to cheer him on account of his defeat, if it could be called a defeat. He called it a victory. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Lloyd Price was put forward at a fortnight's notice to contest the constituency, which had been held for years by a Radical member, and he had a very heavy task to perform. He fought A GALLANT FIGHT, and he had been beaten, but if he would contest the seat again he (the chairman) was sure his pluck would carry him through, and he would yet go to Westminster. (Cheers.) The great sub- ject of the election was that of the unity of the Empire. We had passed through a very trying time. We had, through the neglect of former Liberal Governments, whose policy was one of skedaddle" and funk," been left with a legacy in the Soudan which the present Govern- ment had wiped out, and enabled millions of the inhabitants of Central Africa to enjoy freedom instead of servitude. (Cheers.) The late Mr. Gladstone and his powerful ministry "sked- addled from South Africa after the petty reverse of Majuba Hill. They gave the country a very bad name because they did not even stick to those who put their trust in us. The natives, who had been loyal subjects of the Queen, had been coerced, ill-treated, and even murdered by the Boers, and the white inhabitants had not fared much better. The Boers filled up the MEASURE OF THEIR INIQUITY by invading British territory, aud we were bound to resent that act, and to call them to account. The transporting of an army of 230,000 men across some 6,000 miles of sea was a teat which could not be performed so success- fully by the whole of the other Powers of Europe put together. (A Voice: "How about Germany sending troops to China ? They were obliged to employ transports to do so.") That was quite true. (Cheers.) He doubted whether in the annals of all foreign armies and navies there had been such heroic conduct as had been evinced by our troops in South Africa. One of the most important points the war had brought to light was the immense value of the Volun- teer force of this country. (Hear, hear.) He had the honour for upwards of 24 years to command a very large regiment in North Wales. He took that regiment in com- mand as a skeleton, and he left it with a strength of 1.600 men. He left it with pride. (Hear, hear.) He recognised there had grown up a number of yoang men who were of good physique and full of patriotism, and to whom toe safety of the country could be confided. Only the other day two of their countrymen—Lieutenant Morris Griffith and Sergeant Hannon, of the 1ST DENBIGHSHIRES were mentioned in the despatch of Lord Roberts as having displayed heroic courage. (Cheers.) Those two Welshmen had done credit to Itheir country, and the fine old regi- ment to which they belonged. The chairman proceeded to remark that he feared Noncon- formists did not fully appreciate what had been done in South Africa, and pointed out that representative Nonconformist bodies through- out Cape Colony unanimously agreed that the war was the only means of putting an end to the corrupt Boer administration. Among numerous leading Nonconformists in our own country who had supported the Government's policy was the Rev. Hugh Price Hughes, who said—" I detest war. I absolutely loathe war, but I will not take a standing hostility to a Government which I honestly believe hates the business as much as I do, but is still determined to enforce British supremacy in South Africa. President Kruger has been plotting years against the integrity of the British Empire, and using every influence which he possesses to foster race hatred in the Transvaal. England must be a supreme power in South Africa, and this vacillating and tem- porising of Mr. Kruger is nothing more or less than an attempt to throw dust in the eye of the Imperial Government." The Unionists bad already a gigantic majority in Parliament, but they wanted to show that LITTLE ENGLAKDERS should be a small and very select band, and that foreign nations could not look to them as a party having any power in this country. They would be ignored, and sent to the insignificance from which they sprung. (Hear, hear.) Speak- ing of the great revival of trade in the country, the Chairman pointed out that during the last five years in which Lord Salisbury had been in power the import and export trade was 2107,000,000 greater than it was in 1895. In con- clusion he read the following letter from Mrs. Howard:—My husband now being in South Africa in command of the Welsh portion of the Imperial Yeomanry, too far away to address you himself, I venture to appeal to you, the electors of Flintshire, on his behalf. His political opinions are known to you, so I need not speak of them. Should you do my husband the honour of returning him as your member, I am sure he will make every effort to promote the best interests of his constituents. His absence in his country's service, I know, will not go against him in your estimation. May God in his mercy soon permit us to receive home those whom we love so dearly." (Loud cheers.) That was a letter which went to their hearts. In Colonel Howard they had a true bred loyal Welsh gentle- man, one whose ancestors had done honour to their native country for hundreds of years past. (Cheers.) Mr. Griffiths, in a forcible speech, moved That this meeting expresses its unabated confi- dence in her Majesty's Government, and is of opinion that Colonel Howard is a fit and proper person to represent the county of Flint in Parlia- ment, and pledges itself to use all legitimate means to. secure his return at the ensuing election." (Cheers.) He waa astonished to read in the Radical candidate's programme that it was too late to discuss the war; yet at every meeting he had addressed he had referred at considerable length to the subject. Mr. Smith had not the courage of his convictions. Twelve months ago he said the Government were at fault, and now he thought the war was unavoidable, but that there was still some blame on our side. He should like to know what Mr. Smith really thought about the war, because he had never definitely told them yet. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Smith was quite agreeable to the annexation of the two Republics, but he said the Empire was quite big enough already, and we must cry Halt." If our Government did not take possession of the lands they had when the opportunities presented themselves, they would be in the hands of Germany, France and Russia, who would have erected round them barriers through which it would be impossible for English produce to pass. (Hear, hear.) As in America, they would have levied a duty upon all our goods, which would absolutely prohibit trade with those possessions. Mr. P. Roberts seconded the resolution in a capital address. Mr. John Mark, in supporting, said he under- stood Welsh Nonconformists in particular were in the habit of voting as their forefathers had voted, without regard for the changed conditions under which they lived. The town of Man- chester, of which he had been twice Mayor, onoe the headquarters of Radicalism, had on the present occasion returned to Parliament five Conservatives and one Liberal. They could not charge the sixty or seventy thousand electors of Manchester with being stupid and voting blindly for Toryism. (Hear, hear.) Salford, the sister borough, returned to Parliament three Conserva- tives with overwhelming majorities. The resolution was carried unanimously. On the motion of Mr. Romney a vote of thanks was accorded to the Chairman, who in reply said Colonel Howard was thoroughly in favour of Army reform. (Hear, hear.) He (the chairman) had a conversation with him a few days before he sailed from England on the subject of our home defence, and Colonel Howard cordially agreed with the views he expressed. He (the chairman) believed nothing would please the British public more than that Lord Roberts, as Commander-in-Chief, should have Mr. George Wyndham as Secretary of State for War. (Cheers.) The meeting concluded with hearty cheers for Colonel and Mrs. Howard and the singing of the National Anthem.

ALTRINCHAM NOMINATIONS. The High Sheriff (Mr. B. C. Roberts) attended at Altrincham on Wednesday, accompanied by the Acting Under Sheriff (Mr. Cullimore), to receive the nominations for the Altrincham Parliamentary Division. Mr. Coningsby Disraeli was nominated as the Unionist candi- date, and Mr. E. A. Alford as the Radical candidate.

NORTHWICH. MESSAGE FROM MR. CHAMBERLAIN. Mr. Samson, the Unionist candidate, visited Middlewich, Over, and Wharton on Monday. At the two latter places he addressed crowded gatherings, and read the following letter from Mr. Chamberlain:—" Dear Mr. Samson,—I heartily wish you success, and trust that the Northwich Division will vote for what in this contest is the interest of the Empire at large. Our Colonists at least deserve at our hands that there should be no doubt as to the determina- tion of the country to press forward the policy to the success of which our kinsmen have so splendidly contributed. Believe me, yours truly, JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN." (Loud and continued applause.) Mr. Samson said he had not to appeal, like Sir Jonn Brunner, for a political character to Sir Henry Fowler. Continuing, he said it had been circulated that he (Mr. Samson) had apologised for calling Sir John a pro-Boer. That statement was absolutely false, and to prevent the least misunderstanding he had appended his signature to a document disapproving the report. He stood or fell on the issue-was or was not Sir John a pro-Boer or Little Englander P (Loud applause.)

MR. S. SMITH ON INDUSTRIAL QUESTIONS. On Monday afternoon Mr. Samuel Smith, the Liberal candidate, addressed a meeting of the workmen employed at the Hawarden Bridge Iron- works. Mr. James Summers, one of the proprie- tors, occupied the chair. Mr. Smith, who was cordially received, said they had not yet lost a single seat in North Wales, and they expected to win one or two. Speaking generally, he could not say they had done very well in England, but he looked to them to help him a bit in the struggle in that county. He did not believe in wasting the resources of the nation, but in improving the condition of the people, and since he had entered Parliament he had done his best to do so. No class had done more to raise the condition of the people than that which, like the Messrs. Summers, sank their capital in the country, and gave employment to large numbers of hands. These were the true friends of the working classes, not those who wasted the resources of the country. (Hear, hear.) During the last five years the Government had wasted the resources of the country in war after war. Not only had they been in three or four wars, but they had been on the verge of war with France and Russia, and they had had quarrels with Germany and their own kinsmen in the United States. He called this very bad diplomacy. He was not a pro-Boer, but he thought this war might have been avoided. He was opposed to this upsetting and wasting of the resources of the country, and if they sent him to Parliament his influence would be cast on the side of peace, social reform, and improvements of all kinds. The great future competitor of this country would be America, and they would have to get the best machinery, the most intelligent labour, and the best technical knowledge in order to compete with them. In order to use their strength and power to the best advantage they must be a sober people, and not spend too much in drink. He desired to see the English people a self-reliant, industrious, and sober people, contented and well behaved. (Cheers.) Mr. James Summers said his firm would not attempt to exert any intimidation or influence over their workpeople, but they wished every man to use his vote as he thought right and just and for the benefit of his fellow-countrymen. (Hear, hear.) He wished Mr. Smith success in this contest. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Smith subsequently addressed meetings at Sandycroft and Hawarden.

ELECTION RESULTS. GREAT UNIONIST GAINS. MINISTERIAL MAJORITY INCREASING. Thursday was one of the decisive davs of the election, and its record was a splendid one from the Unionist point of view. Polling took place in 87 constituencies returning 93 members. Fifteen of the results were not made known on Thursday, but in those cases where the poll was declared it was shewn conclusively that Unionism is gaining ground throughout the country. Not only were several seats captured from the Radicals, but the Unionists majorities were largely increased. At Burnley the Hon. P. Stanhope, Mr. Chamberlain's virulent enemy, has suffered defeat, at Hanley the Radical majority of 286 has been converted into an overwhelming Unionist victory, and Newcastle-under-Lyme has swung round from its former decided Radicalism, and given the Government an additional sup- porter in Sir A. S. Haslam, a Liberal Unionist. Southampton, which in the last Parliament divided its favours between the two parties, has returned two Unionists, and East Leeds has elected Mr. H. S. Cautley by a huge majority in place of a Radical. Portsmouth, which returns two members, after giving its allegiance to the Radical party for eight years, has rejected its two former representatives, both residents in the locality and well known, and has returned Messrs. J. H. A. Majendie and R. Lucas. In the Ex- change division of Liverpool Mr. C. McArthur increased the Unionist majority from 54 to 1,297, and at Kirkdale Mr. D. Maclver obtained the magnificent majority of 2,595. A great blow to the Radical party was the announcement on Thursday that Captain Lambton, of whom they had expected so much, had been placed at the bottom of the poll at Newcastle-on-Tyne, in a minority of 4,264. The result of Thursday's polling in 14 con- stituencies, returning 15 members, was declared yesterday morning. Of the members returned seven were Conservatives, one a Liberal Unionist, three were Liberals, and four Irish Nationalists. The Conservatives gained two seats—one in the Cockermouth Division of Cumberland, where Sir Wilfrid Lawson was ousted, and one in London- derry City, where the Marquis of Hamilton defeated a Nationalist; but they lost a seat to the Liberals in Mid Northamptonshire, where the Hon. C. R. Spencer was elected. Mr. Chaplin, President of the Local Government Board, was re-elected for the Sleaford Division of Lincoln- shire, and Mr. T. W. Russell for South Tyrone. In North Louth Mr. T. M. Healy secured his return against the Irish National League nominee, but his brother, Mr. Maurice Healy, was rejected by a sweeping majority in Cork City in favour of Mr. William O'Brien. On Friday there were 20 unopposed returns, resulting in the election of five Conservatives, one Liberal Unionist, three Liberals, and 11 Irish Nationalists. Polling took place on Friday in 32 constituencies. In only eight of these was the declaration made the same night. They resulted in the return of six Unionists and two Liberals, and in the gain of a seat at Maidstone to the Liberals. The Attorney-General, Sir R. Finlay, was re- elected for the Inverness Burghs. The polling results announced on Saturday included that of the Appleby Division of West- moreland, where Sir Joseph Savory, a former Lord Mayor of London, who had represented the constituency since 1892, was defeated by Mr. John Rigg, the Radical candidate. Mr. Asquith not only retained his seat as member for East Fifeshire, but almost doubled his former majority. Mr. Lloyd George improved his position considerably in the Carnarvon Burghs, as also did Mr. J. H. Lewis in the Flint Burghs. The huge majorities of Sir J. Joicey and Mr. Atherley Jones, Radicals, in two Durham divisions, were greatly reduced. Pol- ling took place in 21 constituencies on Monday, but in only four cases was the poll declared that night. They resulted in the election of two Unionists and two Liberals, and in gains for the latter in the Radcliffe Division of Lan- cashire and the Carmarthen Boroughs.

LATEST FROM THE POLLS. The result of Monday's polls received yester- day (Tuesday) shewed that in Montgomery- shire Boroughs Lieut.-Col. Pryce Jones (U) had retained the seat, having increased his majority over the Radical candidate (Mr. Bright) from 84 to 169; that the Radicals had gained the High Peak Division of Derbyshire with a majority of 159, and the. Torquay Division of Devonshire with a majority of 175; that Mr. R. F. Rntcliff (U) had gained Burton (Staffs.) with a majority of 2,171 over the Radical candidate, Mr. J. E. Johnson- Ferguson; and that there had been no change in the representation of the following seats:—Doncaster, Hampshire South, North Donegal, Banbury (Oxfordshire), South Antrim, Launceston (where Mr. Cunliffe reduced the Radical majority from 658 to 84), Ashford, North Norfolk, Barnsley, Rhondda (Mr. Abraham's majority was 6,509), and Frome. The following table shews the comparative sains at present:— GOVERNMENT. OPPOSITION. I Galway City 1 | Gloucester 1 Leicester 1 | Grantham 1 Middlesbrough 1 Hartlepool 1 Oldham 1 | Hastings 1 Plymouth 1 I Northampton 1 Stockton-on-Tees 1 | Swansea Town 1 Sheffield (Brightside).. 1 Wolverhampton (S'th) 1 Sunderland. 1 Derby 2 Leeds, E 1 Walsall 1 Burnley 1 Dublin, St. Stephen's Hanley. 1 Green 1 Newcastle-und'r-Lyme 1 Camber well, N 1 Portsmouth 2 Shoreditch, H'ggers'n 1 Southampton 1 Northhants (Mid) 1 Glasgow, Blackfriars.. 1 Maidstone 1 Glasgow, Bridgeton 1 Westmoreland (Ap- Edinburgh, S 1 pleby) 1 Tower Hamlets, Step'y 1 Caa-marthen Boroughs 1 Shoreditch, Hoxton 1 Lancashire-Radcliffe 1 Bethnal-green, S.W. 1 Derbyshire (High Cumberland (Cocker- Peak) 1 mouth) 1 Torquay 1 Londonderry City 1 Burton (Staffs.) 1 Total 24 Total 20 Stockport is not included in the list of Opposition gains, inasmuch as Mr. George Whiteley was classed as a Liberal before the dissolution, and was reckoned as such in our calculation of the then Unionist majority. For the purposes of this comparison Mr. Bell, the Labour member, and Mr. McCann, who cap- tured seats from the Unionists at Derby and in the St. Stephen's-green Division of Dublin respectively, are treated as members of the Opposition.

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THE CREWE ELECTION. Sir,—Yours is the only medium whereby I can hope to correct a purposely-intended mis- representation of an act of mine in connection with our election. Adverting to a paragraph which appeared in your contemporary, the Nantwich Chronicle," on the 29th ult., having reference to my canvassing, I desire to state most emphatically that the statements therein contained are simply perversions of the truth.— I am, sir, yours obediently, JAMES REG. NIELD. Nantwich, 8th Oct., 1900. «

THE IRISH LEAGUE AND CHESTER ELECTION. Sir,—Having had several enquiries as to the name attached to the handbill issued by the local branch of the United Irish League, I should be pleased if you would allow me to state in your next issue that the J. Delaney mentioned is not yours obediently, J. DELANY. 38, Northgate-street, Chester, 9th October, 1900.

BROXTON. AN IMPROVEMENT.—At a meeting of the Tarvin District Council on Saturday afternoon, Mr. George Barbour (Bolesworth Castle) asked for the permission of the Council to deviate a footpath running, from Bank Head to Harthill, along which, he said, there was little traffic. He produced a small plan, which, if carried out, would make the path in question about 25 yards shorter, and this would effect a great public convenience.—It was stated that the Broxton Parish Council had already consented to the deviation.—The Council offered no objection.

ROSSETT. HARVEST FESTIVAL.—A thanksgiving service to celebrate the ingathering of the harvest was held on Thursday evening, when there was a large congregation. The usual bright harvest hymns were sung. The special preacher was the Rev. Mr. Simpson, of Wrexham. The Vicar also took part in the service. Miss Boydell presided at the organ with her usual ability. The following ladies were responsible for the decorations :-Mrs. James, the Misses Barker (Lynder), the Misses E. and R. Jones, Miss Boydell, Miss H. Boydell, Mrs. J. S. Boydell, Miss Sandbach, and Miss Babb.

FRODSHAM. PAROCHIAL COMMITTEE. — The monthly meeting of the Frodsham Parish Council acting as a Parochial Committee was held in the Court-room, Frodsham, on Friday evening, there being present Messrs. Charles E. Linaker (chairman), T. Earlam (vice-chairman), Shore, Kydd, Booth, Barrow, Illidge, Rothwell, Davies, Farrington (inspector), Diggle (surveyor), and Ashton (clerk).—The Clerk produced a letter from Mr. Hunter, of the Manchester Ship Canal Company, in which he referred to the holding up of the water in the river Weaver as being a trifling matter.—The Surveyor, how- ever, reported that the outfall of the main ) sewer had one day during the week a depth of 1 6Jin. of water in the pipe, and he was certain that the company held up the water for some reason or other.—On the proposition of Mr. Earlam, seconded by Mr. Illidge, it was resolved that the Clerk write to the Ship Canal Company and point out that since the receipt of Mr. Hunter's letter the water had been held up above its normal level, and this would have an injurious effect upon the sewerage system of Frodsham. The collector of water rates reported that at the end of the June quarter there were arrears amounting to 931 7s. 4d.; the September rate was X145 Is. 8d., or a total of E176 9s. Of this sum,2156 lls. lOd. had been collected; X4 3s. 4d. was not collectable, leaving 915 13s. lOd. to be carried forward to the present quarter.—The Committee expressed their satisfaction at the improvement.—Mr. Shore alluded to a letter which he had received from Miss Milne, Town- field-lane, calling his attention to the need of lamps in her neighbourhood.—On the proposi- tion of Mr. Kydd, seconded by Mr. Davies, it was resolved that the Lordship Committee's attention be drawn to this application, and to inform them that if they would provide one lamp and maintain it, the township would provide the other one. The Inspector was directed to obtain the views of the Medical Officer of Health as to the overcrowd- ing case at Newtown.—The Clerk produced a batch of letters from consumers of water who II A ieit aggrieved at the additional charges for water supplied to premises where horses and cattle were kept, and, at the request of the committee, he selected two out of the number, one written on behalf of Mr. William Sharp, and the other from Mr. George Jones. The former stated that he had on his premises a good supply of water, which was ample to supply his farm stock. He was also aggrieved at the fact that two other farms in the township, with far superior homesteads and buildings, were paying a considerably lower rate than had been demanded in respect of the Bridge Lane Farm. After a long discussion it was proposed by Mr. Earlam, seconded by Mr. Davies, that the increased demands be excused until the new rates were in full operation throughout the two townships. An amendment was proposed by Mr. Shore and seconded by Mr. Kydd, that the rates as demanded shall be collected. The original motion was defeated by, five votes to three. The chairman referred to a summons which had been taken out by the collector for the non- payment of two water rates, one of which, how- ever, had been paid prior to the date of the summons. He considered that the collector when apprised of this ought to have withdrawn the summons. The collector explained that when the case in point was before the magistrates, he admitted that there was only one rate due.-The Clerk read the resolution giving the collector a free hand in the collection of water rates, where- upon Mr. Earlam expressed his opinion that it was the duty of the committee to uphold their officer in his duties.—With this the Chairman agreed, but did not consider the collector was justified in the course he had taken, taking all the circumstances of the case into account.— The matter then dropped. A marriage has been arranged, and will take place the middle of October at Secunderabad, India, between Lieutenant-Colonel Wallace Georges, commanding 3rd Madras Lancers, and Annie, daughter of the late Mr. W. Robinson, of Agden Hall, Lymm, Cheshire.

greater Stock attfr gjjare Reported by Messrs. WARMSLEY, JONES A Co., 29, Eastgate Row (North), Chester. CONSOLS 9B|—99 B. WE BATE 4% present Chester Corpora- price. tion 3i Irredeemable Stock .118 -120 Chester Corpora. tion 3 Redeemable Stock par Chester Gas Com- pany 10 A Ordinary Stock 225—230 „ „ 7 B & C 160-170 It „ 7 Con. Pref. Stock Chester Water- works Co. 7t Consolidated Stock 180—190 „ II 7 New Ordinary Stock, 1st and 2nd moieties 179—174 „ II 6 910 Perpet'l. Fret. Shares, fully paid 17 —18 Wrexham Water- works Co Consolidated Stock .180—185 5 Preference glu Sliam 15 „ „ H Ordinazy 910 Shares 12 £ —li Haw'd'n & District Water Co ICIO Shares, fully paid par Nat. Prov. Bank of England Ltd. £75 Shares, 210 10s. paid 521-531 £ 60 Shares, £ 12 paid 60t—si* North and South Wales Bank Ltd. A:40 Shares, £10 paid 36 £ -36} Parr's Bunk Ltd. £100 Shares, 920 paid S7J— Lloyd's Bauk Ltd. jKMJ Shaxes,.t8 paid .)2i-3t Bank of Liverpool Limited.. £ 100 Shares, £ 1210s paid 38J—39i British Law, Lite, I'ire Insurance Limited £10 Shares, J61 paid lj-lj Chester Boat Co., Limited iClO Shares, fully paid 11—12 Chester Cocoa House Co., Ltd. t5 „ £ 4 54 II tit .t 5 II t Chester General Cemetery Co. £ 5 fully paid par Ches terGros venor Hotel Co., Ltd. A;20 II 49 —50 Chest'rNewMusio HaUCo., Ltd. £ 25 „ „ „ 31 Chest'r Northg'te Brewery Co., Limited Ordinary £ 10shares,tully pd ..Ilt -ILIT „ „ 6% Pref. £ 10Shares,fully pd ..laj— ilt Chester Lion Brewery Co., Ltd. 51% B Cum. Pref. £10 Shares 10J Chester t^ueeii Railway Hotel Co., Ltd. £20 Shares, fully paid 28 — <0 „ "-Ao .£10 14 -15 Chester Blossoms Hotel, Ltd. £10 „ fully II .10'-lOt Chester Steam Laundry Co.,Ltd. £ 5 „ fully 9 -91 Chester i'ramw'ys Co £ 10 fully 5—7 Chester Kace Co., Limited £ 100 „ £ 75 185—195 Dee Oil Co., Ltd. 91 Ordinary Shares par Walkers, Parker & Co., Ltd. agIO Shares, fully paid, 6 Cam. Pret I „ „ H Debentures 84— J. H. BUlington, Ltd., Chester 41 First Mort. Deben. Stock .par „ „ „ 5 CuuL. Prof. L-10 Shares .pa.r „ Ordinary £ 10 ohares par Victoria Pier and Pavilion Co., Coiwyn Bay, Ltd. £ 1 Ordinary Shares li—It Halkyu MimugCo. Limited £ 1 Shares, fully paid 10J—11 Halkyu Drainage Co A10 Shares, fully paid 24 East Halltyu Min- ing Co., al It 15/- 33/—36 SouciiHaikyiiMjn- iug (;o., Ltd. el fully „ It £1 Nurthlieudre Mining Co., Ltd. £ 2 10s. Shares,fully paid 5 —a Taiaure Miuiug Co. Limited £ 1 Ord. tully paid It tt A;i Pref. Vnited Minera Co.. Limited 21 Ord. „ 17/6 paid 251.-34)1. I»lt> otMau Mining Co., Ltd. (Fox- dale) Mines £ 5 It. It to 4 —4| „ 74 Prof., £ i7 luapd 25 —w Llanarmou Mining Co., Ltd Li Ord.. fully paid 5,—10, „ „ £ 1 Prot., fully „ 15—JO Wirral Railway. Debenture Stock par „ „ „ i% Preierenoe (lbOtj issue).ljlj—loi Wirral Bailw'ys Co. Limited CIO Ord. Shares, fully paid .3 —

-TT Ilarttet,s anb jairs. or- SALFORD CATTLE, TUESDAY.—At market: Cattle 246, sheep and lambs 7,863, calves 125, pigs 123. Quotations Cattle 5d. to 6&d., sheep 6d. to 8id., lambs 7d. to 8 £ d., calves 5d. to 7|d.; pigs 8s. lOd. to 9s. 2d. per score. LIVERPOOL OORN, TUESDAY. Wheat quiet at about Friday's rates; No. 1 Northern spring, 6s. 62d. to 6s. 8d. No. 2 Kansas, 6s. 2d. Beans, Saidi, 29s. 9d. to 30s. Peas, 9d. to 9Jd. Oats firm, new white, 2s. 5d. to 2s. 7d.; yellow, 2s. 2d. to 2s. 3d. Maize, moderate supply and fair demand at about Id. advance, new mixed, 4s. 5!d. to 4s. 5 Flour unchanged. WREXHAH CATTLE, MONDAY.—There was a very satisfactory supply of stock at to-day's market, the numbers being swelled by large con- signments of Scotch ewes. Fat and store cattle were well represented, while some nice-looking calves were quickly disposed of. Quotations :— Beef, 5fd. to 6id. per lb.; mutton, 7d. to 8d. Pigs were much in demand, and the good supply soon found purchasers at from 8s. 3d. to 9d. 3d. per score lbs. Clearance was good. LIVERPOOL CATTLE, MONDAY.—There was a considerable increase in the supply of cattle in the market to-day. Demand fair tor best quality at about last week's rates. Middling kinds a shade lower. Sheep also in larger numbers. Trade slow, and, excepting prime quality, prices were lower all round. Quotations :tleef, 6d. to 4id.; mutton, 8d. to 5Jd. per lb. LONDON CATTLE, MONDAY.—Fair supply in beast ;market, among which was the first arrival this season from Scotland. Trade all round somewhat steadier at last week's rates. Fat cows and bulls a shade dearer. Top value primest Herefords 4s. lOd. per 81b. For wether sheep trade slow, Monday's rates governing all transactions. Ewes more difficult to sell at a decline of 2d. per 81b. Best quality lambs were in fair demand and sold readily. Better demand for pigs, trade con- sequently firm. Prices :—Beasts, 3s. 4d. to 4s. 10d.; sheep, 3s. 2d. to 5s. lOd. pigs, 3s. 2d. to 4s. 8d. lambs, 5s. 4d. to 6s. 4d. per 81b. MANCHESTER dAY AND STRAW, MONDAY.— Hay, 4Jd. to 51d. clover, 5d. to 6!d.; wheat straw, 3(1. oat ditto, 3d. to d. per stone. BRADFORD WOOL, MONDAY. — Pending to- morrow's sales in London this wool exchange is in a state of almost suspended animation so far as merinos and fine crossbreds are concerned, but for coarser descriptions of the latter there is a steady demand at current rates. Mohair is quieter. The export yarn trade is very dull, and only in certain special classes is there anything much doing for the home market. NANTWICH CHEESE, THURSDAY. — Mr. R. Challinor, secretary of the Cheshire Dairy Farmers' Association, reports as follows on the monthly cheese fair at Nantwich:—There was a pitch of about 55 tons. The market opened with a rather slower demand all round than at previous fairs. The September make of cheese this year appears to have been much heavier at Nantwich than has usually been the case, and in consequence the market is somewhat affected. Best lots sold from 60s. to 67s., medium from 48s. to 57s. Com- pared with the quotations at the Chester fair a fortnight ago prices were down from 2a. to 3a. per cwt. CHESTER CATTLE, THURSDAY.—There was a good average supply of store and dairy cattle at this fair, and a satisfactory attendance of buyers. The market opened with a fair demand at about last week's prices, but this was not maintained, and the close of the fair found numerous lots still unsold with prices a trifle against the seller. There was a large show and good variety of sheep, for which there was an improved enquiry. Quota- tions, however, were lower than at earlier fairs, and a clearance was not made. Prices:—Milch cows X14 to X20, calvers £ 12 to X18, heifers R.8 to 914, barrens E10 to E12, stirks £5 to 27, sheep and lambs 14s. to 35s. CHESTER EGG AND POULTRY, SATURDAY.— Prices at this market were :—Butter, Is. 2d. and Is. 3d. per lb.; eggs, 9 and 10 for la. chickens, 2s. 3d. to 2s. 9d. each; old fowl, 2s. 3d to 2s. 6d. each; ducks, 2s. 9d. to 3s. 6d. each; turkeys, 5a. 6d. to 7s. 6d. each; geese, 6s. to 6s. 6d. each partridges, 3s. 6d. a brace; grouse, 5s. to 5s. 6d. a brace; hares, 4s. to 4s. 6d. each; rabbits, Is. and ls. 2d. each; wood pigeons, 9d. and Is. each; tame pigeons, 7d. and 9d. each. CHESHIRE BUTTER AND EGG, FRIDAY.— Fairly good delivery of home dairy produce, and plentiful for period of season. Steady inquiry. Stockport (Friday): Butter, Is. 3d. and lB. 4d. per lb.; eggs, 8 for Is. Altrincham (Tuesday) Butter, Is. 3d. and Is. 4d. per lb.; eggs, 8 and 9 for Is. Macolesfield (Tuesday): Butter, la. 2d. per lb.; eggs, 9 for Is. Crewe (Friday): Butter, Is. 2d per lb. eggs, 10 for Is. Sandbach (Thurs- day) Butter, Is. 2d. and la. 3d. per lb.; eggs, 10 for Is. Congleton: Butter, la. 3d. per lb. eggs, 9 for Is. Northwich Butter, is. 2d. per lb. eggs, 9 for Is. Nantwich Butter, ls. 3d. per lb.; eggs, 10 for Is. Knutsford Butter, la. 3d. and Is. 4d. per lb.; eggs, 9 for Is. Runcorn: Butter, lB. 4d. per lb.; eggs, 8 for la. Chester: Butter, Is. 2d. per lb. eggs, 10 for Is. CHESTER CORN. SATURDAY. Wheat has been delivered to mills a fair extent during the week, and value is well maintained. The rates of last Saturday are being paid in the business passing to-day. All other grain in small supply at generally unaltered prices. American maize and foreign wheat are steady and without quotable change. Quotations:— -"9'0. B JEW* S, D. S. S. S. D. B. #• Wheat, white. per 751b. 0 0to4 40 OtoO 0 Wheat,red 751b. 4 2-4 3U 0-0 0 Malting Barley. „ 601b. 0 0 — 0 «0 0 — gs •• ? 3 = a do 0-3 « bSuu „ soib. 5 0-0 oU 0—0 0 r. Wn 6 -12 ol 0 0-0 0

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