Cheshire Observer

TARVIN. PARISH COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Council Was held on Saturday night, Mr J. Nield presiding. The year's account8 were received and passed. Tenders foi the supply of oil for the Public Hail and premises for one year from April 1st, 1905, were received from Messrs. Barker, Gunnery, Langford, and Steaton. It was decided to accept the tender of Messrs. Gunnery and Co to supply "Royal Daylight" at (id. per gallon. It was decided that Air. Barker should supply glasses, wick, ifec.

FRODSHAM. LADY HOCKEY PLAYERS.—The Frodsham (ladies) hockey players received the Widnes mixed team as visitors on Saturday. Both sides were one lady short. The final score was Frodsharn 14 goals, Widnes one goal. PASSIVE RESISTER MARTYR.—The Rev. H. R. Didoock, Primitive Methodist minister, of Frodsham, was on Monday arrested on a warrant for not paying the education portion of the poor rate, which had been levied on him while he was e. minister at Batley.

CONNAH'S QUAY & SHOTTON I LOCAL SUCCESSES.—The recent handwriting competition held by Messrs. Collins,, of Glasgow, for scholars attend, ng the Custom-iano Council School, has resulted in tho following gaining Plizes: -Ai!an Coppack, Thomas Stokes and Anne Bennett. UNION MEETINGS.—In connection with the ponnah's Quay brunch of the Dock, Wharf, River- side and General Workers' Union, a series of meetings has L-eeti held by Mr. Tom Robinson \llLe oiganis&r tor this district), and efforts have been made with a view to strengthening the branch a position. The organiser, at a. meeting held on Saturday evening, complimented the branch on its strong position and the evident earnestness shewn by its members in connection with the work of the branch. BILLIARD HANDICAP.—A billiard handicap promoted by the Shotton Institute Committee, has just terminated. Twenty prizes were offered, and the competition has proved) of an interesting character. The folluwing have been adj udged the Winners: •—Messrs. A Green T. F. Holden, E Evans. H. Groen. R. Davies, A. Fenwick, F. Armstrong, W. Con pack, W. Powell, J. Lacey, J. Popp,well, P. Parry. J. Price, W. Talbot T. Williams, and J. Baies. In tho consolation handi- cap prices were WOll by Messrs. R. Cbppaek, I Yilliam", A. Mitchell and T. Woilings. A gold medal was awarded to Mi. Edward Evans for the aggregate number of wins among the membeis. Mr. Evans has also wen a cue and aise. present,- d II'ar d for the by the Dee D,strict Billiard League, for the biggest break, viz., 45, in that tourney. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Fred Christian (the hon. secretary) and tho donors of prizes for their kindness.

A, OLD. LICENSING CHANGE.—On Monday Alfred Mather, bottler. Wrt-xham-street, Mold, made an application to the Mold magistrates for a protection order to sell at the Leeswood Arms public-house, Mold. In making the application for MI. Mather, Mf- J. B. Marston said that his client had pur- chased this publ* -liou. He intended to apply for the full transfer on the 10th April —No objection was raised, and the application was granted. DANGEROUS PRACTICE.—At Mold Police Court on Monday Win Lawrence, of 151, Rodney- street, Birkenhead, the driver of a furniture van. was fined Is. and co.-ts for laying stones on the Gwernymynydd highway. A witness said that the defendant "scotched ins van with six stones some as large as his head.—The Chairman said the Bench Were informed that this wau ti common practise on the Gwernymynydd ioud, and he asked the inspector &>f the main loads (Mr. Robert Lloyd) to keep a. watch for oifendeis. SUSPICIOUS CONDUCT.—At Mold Police Court on Monday Isaac Souter was charged in custody with being on the London and North- Western Railway siding at Mold Junction for all Unlawful I)urp(y,;e. -\Vtijtt!t- Evans, a foreman shunter, said that at y UO p m. on the previous Satuidav he found pn^on>.r in the Mold Junction siding. He could give no »cu»urn of himself, and when intenogiited said he had fallen 50 feet and commenced to talk utter nonsense There were in the iimueciatc locality a number of tranship vaus containing merchant>»*♦•.—Piisoner, who said he had had some drink and had lost his way, was sent to gaol for seven days. DEATH OF MRS. TRUnSHA W.-On Tues- day morning the funeral took place at Rhydy- mwyn Churchyard of Mrs. Trubshaw, wife of Dr. Alfred Trubshaw. of Pendref. The clergy of Mold officiated. In addition to the bereaved hus- band and two sons there were present Misss Bavies Cooke, Colonel Lloyd (Hafod), Mr. R. C. Lloyd, Major B. K Phillips, Major Webber, Mr. Arthur Webber, Mr. C. P. Morgan, Mr. T. M. Keene, and Mr. R. Stewart Kelly. It may be remembered that on Friday, March 17, Mrs. Trubshaw was driving a pony carriage. The animal took fright and bolted, with the result that the occupant was thrown out. She was taken home, and though injured about the face and suffering from shock, appeared to be satisfactorily recovering. A relapse, however, set in, and to the grief of her devoted family she passed away on Friday even- ing. A TABLET UNVEILED.—On Monday after- noon, at the English Wesleyan Chapel, a large congregation assembled to witness the ceremony of the unveiling of a tablet erected to the memory of-the late Mr. H. Lloyd Jones, J.P. (Compton House), and Mrs. Lloyd Jones. The tablet, which was of brass with marble foundations, was erected by the family of the deceased. The Rev. S. G. Scott (pastor and superintendent of the circuit) presided. In performing the unveiling ceremony, the Rev. T. Gallard Hartley, of Liver- pool, bore tribute to Mr. Lloyd Jones in par- ticular, and as to the meritorious work he per- formed both in public and private life. On behalf of the family he asked the trustees to accept the tablet.—Messrs. Samuel Beresford and James Lamb (Buckley) signified acceptance on behalf of the trustees, and the proceedings ter- minated with a vote of thanks to the Rev. Mr. Hartley. DANCING ON LICENSED PREMISES.—At Mold on Monday, on behalf of Mr. Garrod, licensee of the Bowling Green Hotel, Mold, Mr. J. B. Marston (solicitor) applied for a musical licence to enable a dancing class to be carried on. For some time a clubroom upstairs had been let off to a teacher of dancing, and a dancing class had been held there. The police had pointed out that if a room was habitually used for the purpose a music and dancing licence would be required. They would undertake not to sell any drink in this room. The application won Id have to be made every year, and if they were guilty of any breach of confidence the Bench could snuff the musical licence out the following year. The Deputy Chief Constable explained that anybody could go to the room on Payment of 3d. The door that led out of the dancing-room into the neighbourhood of the bed- rooms was very objectionable. — The Chairman (Mr. P. Tatton Davies Cooke) said the Bench would grant the application subject to the doorway leading to the bedrooms being permanently bricked up. Until this was done it must be understood there was to be no dancing.—The applicant undertook to carry out the wishes of the Bench. CRICKET CLUB.—A meeting in connection With the cricket. club was held on Monday. The President, (Colonel Edward Lloyd) occupied the chair, and there were also present Mr. T. M. Keene (chairman of the Executive Committee), Mr. R. Stewart Kelly, Dr. Edward Williams, and Messrs. W. Hugh Cooke, J. B. Marston, R. E. Jones, R. C. Lloyd, C. A. Beeson, J. Simons, A. Richardson. Wi'liam Bayne, W. C. Hughes, C. P. Sheffield, Thomas James Dohertv. W. Morgan Jo'?. J..Roberts. C. H. Dodd. T. Bateman, E. Ed-'i'ti- ?Peny-n')?k). J. M. Lowsby (hon. secre- tary) :md D. Rutter Thomas (hon. trQa-,urey-).-? The Hon. S?cr~tary submitted his annual report, in the course of which he announced that for the season of 1904 the president's bat for the highest average was won by Dr. K. V. Trubshaw. Mr. James Lewis's prize for bowline being awarded to the ReV. J. Strand Jones. With respect to the fixtures of the coming season, he had arranged matches with almost every club they had en- countered last year, while Shotton would also make their appearance on the Mold fixture card. In submitting his renort, the Trcas-srer intimated that there were still a number of subscriptions outstanding, which he estirrated at £ 3. 17s. The statement, of accounts shewed receipts to date of £ 67. 3s. 4d.. and expenditure fnl. 5s. Id.; balance in the hands of the treasurer, £ 5. 18s. 3d. It was oointed out that the rent- for the season of 1S03 had iust been paid, and that the club's only liability at present was the rent for last sen son. £ 20. As against this there was a balance in hand of J35. 18s. 3d.. outstanding subscriptions £ 3. 17s.. leaving a. deficit balance of :610. 4s. 9d. Subict- to the treasurer's accounts being closed and audited, the reports of both officials were adopted. The an- pointment of officers was then p^w-ceded with, with the following result, the whole being re- eleef-,I:-Pre,id-ent, Colonel Edward Lloyd: vice- presidents. subscribers of 10s. 6d and upwards: cantain. Mr. W. Hugh Cooke: vW-onptain. Dr. K. V. Trubshaw; secretary. Mr. J. M. Lowsby; treasurer, Mr. D. Rutt.er Thomas: committee, the Rev. J. Strand J<-)ncks, qi(i Messrs..T, Siir.or-, J. H. Williams. A. Richardson. R. E Jones. W. Bavne. S. Peters. T. H. Rawson. r, .W,es and R. C. Lloyd: groundsman, W. Griffifhs.- On the motion of Mr. T. M. Keene, seconded bv the President, the best thanks of the meeting were accorded to the secretary and treasurer for the admirable manner in which their various duties had been discharged during the past year.— —The recommendation of the committee t'int eoorts be, held on Whit Monday in nio of the club funds was unanimously adopted. Mr. Keene "renor-ted that the idea of the committee was to hold athletic sports, combined with ponv races and motor reliability trials. A number of influential names were added to the committee, and the latter were emnowered to make fir^ther additions if necessary. It was stated that the ex- penses would amount approximately to ?55. guarantee fund had been opened which wou_'?d cover this sum, but it was practically cerfa-n that no call need be mnde upon the guarantors. On the motion of the President, a vote of con- dolence was passed with Dr. Trubshaw and his family in their domestic bereavement. A cordial vote of thanks to Colonel Lloyd for pres:din re- conducted one of the most successful meetings ever held in connection with the club.

i ELLKSMERtt PORT. I CONCERT.—In connection with the singing I class held here during the winter months, Mr. Thomborough (the teacher) and his pupils gave an excellent concert on Wednesday evening. The I chief item was Sir Wm. Sterndale Bennett's May Queen." The- principals were Miss Lilian Cmzon (soprano), Miss Rushton (contralto), Mr. Val. Thompson (tenor), and Mr. Fred Stafford (bass). Tiie conductor was Mr. Thornborough, an d M;-??is ilay Scott pi-esI d e d at t i-io Pi'ano. and Miss May Scott presided at the piano.

NESTON. I VISIT OF MR. EDWYN HOLT.—Mr. Edwyn i Holt, the Radical candidate for Wirral, addressed a meeting of his supporters on Tuesday evening at the Liberal Club. Tho chairman, Mr. W. King, said in Mr Holt they had an indomitable, cham- pion of Liberal principles—Mr. Edwyn Holt said Liberals must bo ready for the oomin'g fight and if the issues were clearly put before the ejectors there was no doubt that the party would be re- turned by a large majority. The country was ,e iii?ai -1 'r lic, co-Ltiitiy was dead against Protection, and he alleged that Free Trade had raised the wages of all classes of workmen, sl-orteiicd, tho hours of labour, and cheapened the cost of food and clothing. Tno Tories had been in power for 20 yeaj-s, but there was a good! time coming for the Liberals, add they would know how to use it. (Hear, hear.)

NANTWICH. I SYMPATHY AND FINES.-The Nantwich magistrates decided on Monday cases brought by the local Rural Council against nino farmers of Wade's Green, Church Minshull, who had re- fused to pay a special expenses rate, levied to cover the cost of water supplied to Church Minshull.—Mr. H. Feltham, Crewe, said that the defendants lived just beyond the area of the Council's mains, and said that there was no water supply on their farms. They were asked to pay for water which had been wasted by the rate- payers who had the advantage of the Council's mains, and used it for purposes other than domestic. In one week, he sald, the consumption of water at Church Minshull jumped from 14,000 gallons to 84,000 gallons. He raised the legal point that the defendants, not being in the con- tributory area ot Church Minshull, were not liable.—The magistrates, while sympathising with tile defendants made orders for payment. RURAL COUNCIL.—The monthly meeting of this Council was held oil Saturday, Mr. C. bl. Davies presiding. Minutes of a special meeting of the Water Committee were submitted, from which it appeared that a sub-committee was ap- pointed to consider a scheme for bringing a sup- ply of water into the Combermere and Hankelow districts.—The legality of holding Council meet- ings on the licensed premises of the Larii4 Hotel was discussed. It was ultimately resolved to hold the future meetings at the Church House.—The annual estimate was presented, shewing an ap- proximate expenditure of £8,640, which included £ 1,040 for for establishment charges, £ 350 for joint hospital expenses, and £7,015 for roads. It was estimated that the grant upnder the Agricultural Rates Act would amount to £ 1,634, which would leave £7,006 to be raised by rates. This sum represented 9d. in the E. It was, however, pointed out that there was an adverse balance of £ 319. 15s. 5d., and the probability was another £ d. in the £ would be required for the joint hospital. Therefore a rate of not less than lOd. in the £ was required.—It waa decided to levy a rate of 9d. in the B.

FLINT. I CRICKET CLUB.—The annual meeting of the Flint Cricket Club was held at the Cross Foxes Hotel on Monday evening, the president of the club (Major Dyson) prœiding. From the state- ment of accounts for the season it appeared that the ciub was in a sound) financial position. Tce itoil, secretary's report skewed that the club had a splendid record for the season, they were PHLC- tiauly an unbeaten sde in matches played, and were winners of the Chester Cricket Cup. Twelve matches were played, 10 of which were won, one drawn, and one lost, viz., the first match of the year at, Mold, which was morally a drawn game. A notable feature of the year's play was the mag- nifioeat batting of the capUiwn (Mr. E. J. Hughes) who was lespoiLsible for 445 runs in 11 matches. Mr J. P. Sill also gave a good diep.ay in tlie Cup competition, making 61 not out. lr. was feit that the notable triumph of the team was due to the hearty co operation of each individuaj member and to the skilful captaincy of Mr. E j. IluglieG. The unqualified success of the season was due also ;n no small measure to the wise counsel and as- sistance of the vice-captain (Mr. Wm. Hughes. Concurrently with the series of remarkable vic- tories in the field there came the coiiesponding measure of support from subscribers, and the committee were deeply indebted to the president of the club (Major Dyson), who took such a keen interest in its welfare, and to whom the club is deeply indebted, not only for his handsome sub- scription, but for improvements to the ground and pavilion. The treasurer's account and secre- taiy's report were adopted. Major Dyson was re- olected pi evi dent, on the proposition of Mr. Wm. Hughes, seconded by Mr. T. B. Beliis; Mr. E. J. Hughes captain, and Mr. William Hughes vice- captain. The oid committee were re elected en bloc, with the addition of Messrs. J. Ellis, Morgan, Boilis and Schofield in the place of Messrs. P. D. Jones and E. B. Christopherson, Messirs. Newton Hughes and J. W. M. Evans. boing re-appointed auditors. A full list of fixtures for the coming teason has been arranged, and several new mem- bers who come with a. reputation have signified their intention of piaying, and there is every pros- pect of cricket in Flint tbi. aeaeao. being- n-Aore popular than ever.

B ii, ISBY. I PRESENTATION.—On Saturday afternoon an interesting presentation took place in the National School I oonr at the conclusion of the examination for cookery, held in connection with the evening classes. The lady students who wore desirous of shewing their appreciation of the excellent teach- ing given during the session by Miss Fowler, of the Chester School of Cookery, presented her with a handsome gold brooch. Mrs. Hili made the presentation on behalf of the students. Miss Fowler suitably ieturned, tl-vinks. PARISH BUSINESS.-The annual parish meeting was held in the National Schoolroom on Monday, Mr. J. T. Collier (chairman) presiding.— The Cierk read the statement of accounts for the past year, which shewed that the receipts, in- cluding a balance of L25. 10s. 3d. brought for- ward, amounted to JB85. 15s. 3d., and the expendi- ture £31 17s. lid., leaving a balance in hand of £3. 17s. 4d.—A meeting of the Parish Council was held the same evening.—The C.erk (Mr. G. Brit- land) re-ported that he had communicated with the various owners of the. land aljoining Profits Pit- ro fi. -S Pit- lane regaad.ng the repair of same, and all had expressed their willingness to assist in the matter. —It was resolved that the cieik should see the work cahried out.-A letter was read from the residents in Smithy-lane complaining of the con- dition of the portion of the road under the control of the railway company, and it was decided to forward the letter to the luiiway company with a request that they would give it their attention.— In accordance with a resolution passed twelve months ago, it was dcclded to fix the remuneration to bo paid to the sexton for opening and closing the Cemetery twice weekly at £1 per annuiyl- The Chairman gave notice that he would propose at the next meeting that cm annual sum be fixed for the sexton s salary, to include all duties.—The Chairman said his attention had been called to the inconvenience frequently caused through there being no facilities for obtaining letters at the Post- office on Sundays. It was most desirable not to increase the duties of the officials on those days, but if persons could collect their own letters be- tween, say the hours of 8 and 10 am., such a course would mve a Sunday delivery and prove very convenient to the public generally.—It was unanimously resolved to ask the Postal authorities to allow letters> to be called for between the hours named.—The Cierk read the audited balance-sheet for the half-year ending Sept.. 1904, which shewed income (poor rate) £ 864. 2s lid., and expenditure £ 718. 6s 6d leaving a balance in hand of J3145 16s. 5d. Sanitary rate, income JE411. 2s. 2d., ex- penditure E364. Is., and balance in hand £ 47 Is. 2d.

GRESFORD. PONTYCAPEL RAILWAY BRIDGE. Employeas of the Great Western Railway Co. have for several months been engaged in the work of strengthening this bridge. The foundations have been strengthened by the formation of a bed of concrete underneath. The company are about to relay their permanent down road between Wheat- sheaf Junction and Pulford. A large number of navvies will be engaged in the task during the next few weeks. PARISH COUNCIL-The last meeting of the Parish Council for the official year was held on Fliday evening, Mr. Chancellor Trevor Parkins presiding.—The 'East Denbighshire Waterworks Co. wrote stating that JB5 was the least sum the company were prepared to accept- annually for the use of hydrants upon their mains at Gresford, which offer the Council unanimously decided to accept -—Mr. E. Bellis called attention to the im- portance of having a Fire Brigade for the parish. There was a. large amount of valuable property in tho district, which ought to be better protected. Ho moved that the clerk be instructed to enquire the cost of a hose reel suitable for use in case of fire,—The sus-crestion was supported bv Maior Robertson and carried!.—The Clerk to the parochial charities wrote apologising for the omiss.on to placo the list of recipients. upon the church door as usual and said in future this would be done.— The Chairman explained that there was no com- pulsion upon the trustees to publish the. list, although it was previously done by the vestry. At. the same time he considered it to be an excel- lent plan.—The statement of accounts for the past year. shewing a. small credit balance, was approved. —Tho Footpath Committee reported that the bridle load at Pom yea pel had now been placed in a satisfactory condition.—Mr. James Lee drew attention to the state of the guttering near the lake, and moved that the attention of the Dis- trict Council be called to the subjects—Mr. J. Allington Hughes- seconded.—Major Robertson, in supporting, spoke of the condition of the road at this point as being a perfect disgvaee, to the place. —Upon the resolution being put to the vote, three voted in favour a*d two against, the majority of the members abstaining from voting.—Subse- quently the annual parish meeting was held, Mr. Chanceller Trevor Paiikins in the oh.air.- The I Clerk submitted the financial statement concern- ing the charities, which the Chairman explained in detail,Miajor Robertson, proposed that, the names of recipients be, printed and published, Mr. Edward Jones seconded.—The Chairman was under the impression that a parish meeting of a parish possessing a Parish Council had no power to go to the expense of printing and publishing as suggested. He thought it sufficient to have the particulars posted upon the church doors.—The proceedings terminated with a cordial vote of thanks to the chairman, proposed by Major Robert- roll and seconded by Mr. W. H. Lancelot.

SANDYCROFT YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETY.—In connec- tion with this society an interesting paper was read on Monday evening by Mr. W. Williams, of Northop Hall. on "The History of Welsh Methodism." Mr. John Jones presided. The Rev. Ed. Williams (pastor) proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Williams, and Mr. W. J. Derby- shire (hon. sec.) seconded.

NESS. I FUNERAL OF AN OLD RESIDENT.—The funeral of Mrs. Mary Lawley. widow of the late George Lawley, of Ness, took place at Neston Parish Church on Tuesday. Deceased, who had reached the advanoed age of 77 years, was a native of Ness, and was well known and re- spected. There was a large attendance at the interment, the chief mourners being Miss Lawley (daughter), George Lawley, Thomas Lawiey, Joseph Lawley and James Lawley (sons), Thomas Roberts and William Roberts (brothers), George Cooper, Frederick Cooper, M. M. Lawley and \\1. Lawley (grandchildren), George Lawley, Misses Alice Cohy, Mary Colly, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Sharp, Mrs. Roscoe, Mrs. Wellings, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Ouldred, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Pardoe, Mrs. Eaton (nieces), W. Colly, W. Roberts, J. Lawley, T. Pardoe (nephews). General mourners: T. Jellicoe. W. Roscoe, W. Burkey, W. Pritchard, J. Williams, J. Woodward, M. Webster. F. Dodd, Mrs. Oxton, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Cottrell, Mrs. R. Roscoe. Mrs. Tyson, Mrs. Bushell, etc.

ELTON. I PARISH MEETING.—A well-attended meet- ing of the ratepayers of this parish was held on Friday evening, Mr. Joseph Wajburton (Elton Hall) presiding.—Mr. John Bower proposed that Mr. Joseph Warburtcn be re-appointed overseer for the ensuing yoa.r.-Th legality of this was questioned by Mr. Jamos Brisooe, on the ground that Mr. Warburton had served for several years in that ca,pacity.-Tha assistant overseet (Mr. Wm. Brown) gave it as his opinion that the office in question could be filled by the same person in- definitely. if the parish so wished it. Ultimately Mr. Warburton was appointed by vote, with Mr. James Briscoe as colleague.-TI),e question of the disposal of sewage at Elton Green led to a lively discussion, one part of the meeting being a.VP.NA to anv extra exnenditure. in view of the heavy rates at present to be met, while others thought it was imperative that the matter should be gone into.-Mr. H. Latham made an appeal that the meeting discuss the subject, so as to arrive at an amicable understanding.-Pi-ially the meeting broke up without arriving at any definite deciaion upon the matter.

AIOLLINGTON. i PARISH COUNCIL.—A Parish Council meet- ing was held on Thursday evening, at which there were present Mr. T. Gibbons Frost (chairman), Messrs. J. A. Dod, W. Davies, J. Lancelots and W. J. J,-nes,-The Clerk submitted a state- ment of accounts, shewing a small expenditure for the past year and leaving a balance for future expenses.—The business connected with the local charities was then considered.—The Cierk read over the correspondence which had taken place between the Parish Council, the Charity Com- missioners, and the-Vicar of Backford (chairman of the Charity Trustees), in relation to the fact that any poor person who recaived parish relief could not participate in the local charities. At the last meeting a resolution was passed, and! a copy of it saiat to the Charity Commissioners, to- gether with a similar one from the Rev. J. M. Now, asking if this could not be altered as it seriously affected the position of four aged P-ople in the district, which has resulted in a lavourable reply from the Commissioners. Much satisfac- tion is expressed at the favourable result which has attended the efforts cf the Council.

BUCKLEY. I IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.-The fourth meotmg of the session) of tlie Free Lbrury Improvement Society was hoid in the Canie-g e Free Libia;y on Monday evening, when Mr. T. Cropper (J. member of tho general committee) pre- sided over a laigo attendance of membeis The programme for the evening Was Shakespearian Readings," by Mi. A. Parry, and at the c.<xe a. hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Parry, on the motion of Mr. James Lamb. scecnd«d by Mr. Hugh Moo.e. JUMBLE SALE AND SALE OF WORK.—On Friday evening a successful jumble saie and sale of work was held in the Parish Room 'L:-uw End, in aid of the fund s of the Buckley Crick-pi Ciub. Ma.ny friends in Buckley and district contributed articles or motley for tho jumble sale, fad in ad- dition a party of ladies interested in the Cricket Ciub have met weekly for some time past, and held sewing classes, and it was chiefly thiough their exceLecit work and management of the affair that it attained such a success. In addition to those Lad es who attended the sewing class, others did work at home and sent it for the sale, and to all tho ladies who assisted the members of the Cricket Club aie greatly indebted. The sale realised-, after paying expenses, £ 23. 2s. lOd During the evening gramaphone selections were given in a room adjoining by Mr. W. Nuiir.s at a small charge. The- money made? has gone towards paying for relaying the ground, which has been done durng tho past winter, and which it. is hoped will make the pitch equal to any in Flint- shire. At the close of the sale a vote of thanks was passed to the ladies for their assistance, on the proposition of Mr. Wm. Newton.

I- il WREXHAM. I DEATH OF THE MEDICAL or, FI*CRR.- I One of the most prominent figures in Y/iexiiam passed away 011 Saturday night by the death of Dr. Robert William Jonathan Evans, of Bridge-street House. Dr. Evaiii was the oldest practitioner in the town, and had been medical officer of the borough since 1881. His annual reports on the health of the town were always of a most informing character. He bad a genial presence, and took much delight in sport. At one time he used to ride regularly to hounds, and he was a steward and a guarantor of the Wrexham Races. He had been ailing for several months. The funeral took place at Llanfwrog, near Ruthin, on Wednesday. The remains were conveyed by read from Wrexham to Ruthin. Before leaving the residence a short service was conducted by Canon Fletcher, vicar of Wrexham. A large number of mourners accom- panied the cortfege to the Wrexham borough boundary. The service at Llanfwrog was taken by the rector, the Rev. J. F. Reece. THE SCHOOLS SITE QUESTION.-In con- quence of opposition to the site of proposed new elementary schools in Wrexham, Mr. A. E. Legard, chief inspector, held in the Guildhall, on Monday, an inquiry on behalf of the Board of Education into the matters in dispute between the advocates and opponents of the selected locus. The case for the borough education authority was submitted by the clerk, Mr. Thomas Bury, who said the new school was required for the eastern portion of the North Ward. HGh-ro;d was the site considered most suitable. The Mayor and others having supported the Holt-road site, Councillors Hughes and Parry and others spoke against it, alleging it an inconvenient situation. An important objection to the school being erected on Holt-road was that on fair days The scholars would have to run the gauntlet of large numbers of cattle in the beast market.—Subse- quently Mr. Legard viewed all the suggested sites. THE PROPOSED SANATORIUM.— A special meeting of the Sanitary Committee of Wrexham Town Council was held on Monday evening to consider the proposed sanatorium for the Wrex- ham district. The fact that the Denbighshire County Council had supported the erection of such an institution, and suggested that the Town Council should join the District Council in pro- viding for its maintenance, was reported. With regard to the prevalence of consumption in Wrex- ham, Mr. Hugh Evans thought they were starting at the wrong end. They must first of all get rid of all their insanitary property. It was no use curing a man and then sending him back to his insanitary $urroundinrs. He felt there were houses in Wrexham not fit for hordes, let alone human beings, to live in. He moved that a special com- mittee be appointed to go into the housing ques- tion in the town.—Mr. E. Hughes said the housing question was an important one respecting con- sumption, but that would not entirely prevent the disease. At present the only place for a working- man suffering from the disease was the workhouse. After a lengthy discussion. Mr. Hugh Evans's motion was agreed to, bur, before a final decision should be given it was decided that a srall com- mittee should he appointed to discuss the ques- tion of area, cost of maintenance, etc., and report to the Council.

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Col. Co-tton-Jodrell, the prospective Un ionist, candidate for Eddisburv, will address a. meeting on Monday next at. NVrenbury, and on Tuesday at Marbury.

I WILLAJSB AND ROBINSON. —— • —— I QUEEN'S FERRY WORK. I IMPROVED PROSPECTS. j The report of this company for the half-year ended December 51 states that the operations liave resulted in a ioes, as regards the Rugby busi- ness oi 1)19,895, and as regards Queen's Ferry of £ 22,877, or £42,712 in ail. It is pointed out, how- ever that £18,854 represents depreciation, and mat £ 6,li.'7 represents tne -,t- iu*iig down of &tndiy stocks, etc., not iu-is,iig directly out of the halt- year's work. As tile debit- balance brought for- ward amounted, to £ 37,160, there is now a. debit balajieo of £ 79,952. The fhrectors have exercised, they liay, fully as zic&t prudence- in the matter cf depreeiatioaLi as ill the times when the affairs; of the company were moot prosperous. The ex- tremely Luttavourable trade conditions of the past year, leading to a reduction, in prices unpre- cedented in the history oi the company, have resulted in a heavy loss even in the engine build- j ing section of the busmess. The directors state, liowevei, that the eteam turbine. business is dsv ■ velopmg rapidly, and promises to become a valuable specialty. A trienoly arrangement has i been entered into with Messrs. C. A. Parsons; and Co., and the company ha.s. taken a. licence: enabling it to work under the patents of the Hon. C. A. Parsons. As regards Queen's Ferry, the attempt to find a puronaser for the business, or even tor the works has had no success, as in the present stute of the trade was periiaps to be expected. Work was necessarily carried on during tho half-yoar, though uuder very great disadvan- tages, in order to complete existing contracts for boiiers. Repeat orders upon satisfactory teams having resulted, the directors propose to continue the manufacture of tubes and boilers upon the present modest scale, in the hope that the busi- ness will grow to be sel f-supporting. This result may be contributed to by the steei manufacture, which, after being abandoned in May; 1904, was restarted at the beginning of the now current half- year, with every prospect, so far as the board can judge at present, of proving profitable. The directors are satisfied that it is better under present circumstances to run the Queen's Ferry Works than to close, them. It is proposed that the number of direc.tors) raised last year to seven, be reduced to five, as before.

I A NEGLECTED BABY. SHOCKING SHOCKLACH CASE. On Tuesday a full bench ot magistrates sitting at Broxton court of petty sessions Wire engaged in the lengthy hearing of a shocking story of the neglect of a baby. It arose oil a charge against Thomas Inoo and his Lipily Ince, a young couple residing at Shocklach, 'for neglecting a child named Margaret Jane Boycott, on March 18th and previous dates. Superintendent Hicks said the case was a very serious one, and one of a class of offences that, the police did not always get hold of, in conse- quence of the neighbours hushing the matter up. The child was the illegitimate child of the female, prisoner' s sister. The girl had had three children, one- of which had died. The child had been in a shocking state of neglect, and had been a mere oi bones. When they had heard the evi- dence lie thought the Bench would consider it was one of trie worst cases they had ever adjudi- cated upon. It was a case of sheer starvation and neglect. E;iza Boycott said she was a single woman, in service witJi Mr. Waiter Hughes, at Low Cross FrIrl, Tilston. She gave birth to a female child in Whitchurch Workhouse in November. The baby was hea.tliy at birth, but amah. When the baby w.'is five weeks old she left the workhouse. it then weighed O^-ib. She went to her brother- in-law's and sister's at Shocklach. where the child was sickly, and improved but very little. She went into Mrs. Hughes's service, and when she had been there a week. Thomas Ince came to her and said he could not do with the child and she mast get someone dæ to look after it. For three weeks a woman looked after the child in the day- time and she attended to it at night. At the end of that time her sister promised to look after the child again. and a fortnight later it appeared just the same as when she left it. On Tuesday, March 21st, the child did not look so well, and in her opinion it had not had sufficient food. She had arranged to pay 3s. a week for the keep of the child. Its clothing was not clean. George Davenport, shoemaker, Shocklach, said he lived next door. On March 17th he heard the child crying from 9 p.m. to 11.15 p.m. He could stand it no longer, and went outside and called out Why don't you get up to the child?" The child war. downstairs in the kitchen. There was no fire or light there, but he heard them poking the fire up in the bedroom at midnight. A few weeks ago a Mrs. Lightfoot brought the baby into his house. It was in a. most filthy condition. He had never seen a child in such a filthy con- dition bcforD. Mrs. Incc also had a baby, but he knew the difference between the cry of her baby and that of her sister's. George Roberts, labourer, Shocklach, said he lived with the last witness, who was his father- in-law. He also heard the child crying between 9 p.m. and 11.15 p.m. on March 17th. On at least three occasions he had heard Thomas Ince smacking and shaking the child. The partition wuil between the two cottages was so thin that conversation could be heard through it distinctly. U^on one occasion he heard Thomas Ince swear and say to his wife regarding the baby I will Ecalc th little J-. You go to bed." On another occasion he heard Mrs. Ince say Oh, Tom, don't hurt her give her to me." He was shaking the child at the time. He had heard Thomas Ince say There never used to be any bother before this 'kid' cams." Mrs. Mary Lightfoot, Tilston. said she formerly resided next door but one to prisoners at Shock- lach. About five weeks ago she went to Ince's octtage and asked to see the baby. She tcok the child up out of an old perambulator used as a cradle. It was very wet. There were two sores on one leg. She took the child to Davenports' house to dress these sores. The baby seemed very hungry and she gave it some milk and. water, which it drank very greedily. Its clothes smelt offensively. Elizabeth Boycott, Malpas, stepmother to the female prisoner. Emily Ince, said she visited her son- In-law's house about six weeks ago. At that time the child and its mother, Elizabeth Boycott, were sleeping at prisoners' house. Prisoner, Thomas Ince, said they were never short of fcod, but the mother would have to go from there as there were always bothers. He said "It would be a good job if the 'kid' was dead and out of the road. I will take good care she is not here much longer." On Sunday, March 19th. she saw the child. It was in ft very dirty condition. Fanny Morgan, wife of William Morgan, tailor, Shocklach, said she went to Inoe's on March 18th. She told them she had reported the case to the Rev. Mr. Mathias, of Shocklach, on account of its neglected state. Dr. Leigh said he was called in to the child by Mr. Mathias on March 21st. The child was in a very emaciated ccndition. There were patches of eczema upon it and scars of several boils. When he examined it, it was ciiean. Decidedly it had been neglected, and that would account for its condition. It had been subjected to per- sistent maltreatment. It weighed 71b. 15ioz., and was four months old'. The average weight i children of that age was 101b. 8oz. He thought it had been systematically neglected. P.C. Ward said he visited the house on March 19th and saw the baby. It was very clean. The house was also very tidy. The child presented suoh a piteous spectacle that he quite decided to take it to his own home. As the doctor had been sent for he left the child there. Witness appre- hended prisoners on Tuesday, March 21st, and charged them. Thomas Ince saId "I ba ve n-c-ver abused the child or touched it. I have given it milk." Emily Ince. said "I have always done my best for it. I have always tried to keep it as clean as I can." P.S. Howard:, Malpas, said he visited prisoners' house at Shocklach on March 20th. The child was very emaciated and did not appear to have had sufficient food. Its limbs were very thin and drawn up. Mrs. Ince said her husband- had not been working much, and had given her no wages for three weeks. Mark Darlington, farmer, Caldecutt, said prisoner had been in his employment since Christmas. He had not been regular at his work and had workedt only seven days during the lest three weeks. He had told witness he had been ill and was unable to work. He was not idle, and was a good workman. He was kind-hearted' and not at all bad tempered. Witness did not think he was quite right mentally. He did not think prisoner would willingly ill-treat the child. The child was then: brought before the magi- strates, who examined it. Thomas Ince said he had always done his best for the child and had seen that it had plenty of milk, but it would not retain its food. Mrs. Ince be re out her husband's statement. Thomas Ince. father of the male prisoner, said his son had married against his wishes. He knew nothing about the neglect of the baby. Mrs. Ince, the mother of the male prisoner. sand the child was verv thin at Christmas. and then failed to retain its food. Her son had not been well since Christmas. He had never been strong. He had just turned 21 years of age. He told her on one cecasion that it was crying all the time, and she gave it a teaspoonful of gin in hot water to make it sleep. Mrs. Boycott, who had had the child since prisoners had been arrested, said the baby took food greedily, but did not retain it. The magistrates considered the case in private. and on their return into court the Chairman said it WM a very painful case. to hear, .and no doubt there had been cruelty and neglect on the part of prisoners. There were circumstances connected with the case the magistrates had taken into con- sideration. and under tho circumstances prisoners would he Font to gaol for two months each. Mrs. Ince. s own child would be allowed to go with its mother by special arrangement. The Bench gave their thanks to tho neighbours who had come for- ward to see that a case of that kind should not be permitted in the land in whidh we live, and that the poor child should not be allowed to be in the I kitchen where there was 40 fire, while its guardians were above, and that it should not bo allowed to be crying for help and sustenance for two and a quarter hours. The Bench hoped they would not have to sit in a similar case for many years to come.

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IBROXTON PETTY SESSIONS. I TUESDAY —Before Mr. R. Howard {in the chair), Lord Arthur Grosvenor. Mr. S. H. Sand bach, Mr. T. M. L. Vernon, Mr. J. Howard, Mr. E. R. Massie. Mr. H. Barnston, Mr. R. Barbour, and Mr. Evan Langley. NEW INN, MALPAS.—Mr. E. Brassey applied for temporary authority for the New Inn, Malpas, for Mary Elizabeth Richards. He said the Bench had referred the licence to Quarter Sessions and had issued a temporary licence. Mr. Richards, the licensee, died on March 12th, and he now made the application on behalf of the widow, who was the administratrix. He would apply next month for tke transfer of the license.—The application was scanted. A FALSE DECLARATION.-John Broad, farmer, Worthenbury, was summoned for making a false declaration for the movemeat of 17 pigs to Shocklach.—John Huxley, farmer, Shocklach, was summoned for aiding and abetting Broad.— P.S. Howard said that on February 20th Broad applied for a declaration to move swine from his premises to Mr Hould brook's Shocklach. He got the declaration, which be tilled up, statinc that the swine had been on his premises 2b days. Broad and Huxley afterwards admitted that the pigs were taken from Huxley's premises to those of Broad on February 19t%—Mr. J. M. Etches,, Whitchurch, who appeared for defendants, said the law had been broken in the case of six pigs, as the others had been bred on Mr. Broad's farm. There was nothing wrong with the pigs and no swine fever had occurred. -Defend ei) ts were fined Is a (pig, for each of the seventeen, and coste. EASY MARTYRDOM.—The Rev. D. Manuel was summoned by the overseers of Wavert-on for non-payment of 4s 6d., part of the poor rate for two half years. Mr. Wywn, in proving the case, said that previously he bad paid that portion of the rate amounting to "is. 3d. each half-year out of his own pocket. He preferred -doing that rather than going to all the trouble of collecting such a small amount and losing a week's work in doing so. Defendant said he was a Free Church minister in W-averion, aad had 225 children in his Sunday school They attended a sectarian day school where they were taught that he had no right to occupy the position he did.—Thomas Sa-ud, Waverton, was also -euintntjued for the non-payment of his poor rate. He said he had decided IlMt to pay any of the NtA in rtrrier that the amount may be large enough to compel Mr. Wynne to bring the matter into court, as he knew he would pay small amounts out ot his own pocket.—Orders were made in each case, FARMER IN DISGRACE. — Thomas Edge, described as a farmer, of Chowley, was chacged with weeping out in an out-building at Golborne- David on March 20th, and with being drunk in charge -of a horse and cart at Tattenhall on Much 10th. Prisoner having been in gaol for eight days for sleeping out. that case was dismissed. On the other charge, prisoner was fined 20s and costs. He accepted the alternative of 14 days' imprisonment. A RUNAWAY. -Thoiiia.,i Ardern was summonei. for not having proper control over his horse and trap on Marr'h 6th at Waverton and having no light on it.-P.C. Bailey said he heaid the horse trotting down a lane at Waverton. He stopped it and found there was no one in charge it was dirk, and there was no light on the trap. In a quarter of an hcur defendant came up with three men in a pony trap. He said he had left the horse and trap outside the Black Dog, Waverton, while lie had a drink.—For the tirst offence defendant was fined 20s. and costs, and as. and costs for having no light.

I TARPORLEY LICENSEE SUMMONED. 0 I TESTS OF SOBRIETY. At Eddisbury Petty Sessions, on Monday, George Harry Astall. licensee of the Bell and Lion, Tarporley, was summoned for permitting drunkenness on March 2nd. Thomas Owen, Tar- porley, blacksmith; George Stockton, tailor,-Tar- pcrley; Samuel Sherwin, Iddainshall, farmer; and' Tlomas Rutter, farmer, ?Tilstone F?rna.U, were charged with being drunk en hcensd pre-I mises. Tne magistrates hearing the case were Captain E. Griffiths, Dr. Smith, and Mr. J. S. Neill. Mr. Leicester Caldecutt (Knutsford) pro- secuted on behalf of the police, while Mr. E. Owen Roberts, barrister, instructed by Mr. R. T. Morgan, defended the licensee. P.S. Bourne, Tarporiey, said that. on Thursday, March 2nd, he passed the Bell and Li-cn with P.C. Harrison at 10-35 p.m. He heard a loud conversation and bad language in the com- mercial-room. He saw someone stagger out, ap- parently drunk, by the side door. Witness and P.C. Harrison then entered the house by a side door and found ten or twelve persons in the com- mercial-room. Tney saw Thomas Rutter sitting opposite the window. From his incoherent con- versation, he was quite satisfied he was drunk. He also saw George Stockton, who was in a muddled state and was not sober. He went out- side and found Sherwin with his back against the wall and a man named Herbert Rutter trying to persuade him to go home. Witness spoke to Astall about the men. Astall said "Am I <1Tunk 7" Witnes had not suggested that Astall wa-s drunk, although he did not consider he was scber. Astall advised Sherwin to go and see a doctor. Sherwin said "Where is my bicycle? Light my lamp; I will ride it or break my neck." He ttagg-ered down the yard pushing his machine and went r into the street. He did' not see him attempt to get on to* his machine. Defendant then called out Thomas Rutter and told him that witness had I S¥d he was drunk. Rutter staggered1 into the yard, ajid Astall .said;'Ii he is drunk, lock him up. "Witness said "I dcn't wish to lock him up." Stockton then came out and staggered across the yard. Owen then staggered out and tried to balance himself several times. Astall addressing witness said "You have been coming through my house too often lately. You came through last night and upset a football team from Nantwich and locked at them as if they were thieves. You have tried to take th'e licence away without conviction for some time. It was through you that the iron fence had to be put up. You have been on your hind legs here too long, and the man whc says that Stockton is drunk is a liar." Witness then told Astall that he would be reported for permitting drunkenness. Fifty yards from the front of the house he saw Sherwin staggering with his machine. Stockton went back into the house. Cross-examined: The yard was paved w:th "petrified kidnies," and a man might slip on them. Mr. Owen Roberts: If three of the men went to Dr. Smart and he said they were sober, wculd you still say they were dTunk ?-I should differ with the doctor. What is your definition of drunkenness ?-The conversation was without sense or reason, from what I could hear. Did Rutter ask you to test him as to his sobriety?—No. Is there an understanding in the force by which you test a man who is drunk?—Oh, no. The Magistrates' Clerk (Mr. Hatt-Cook), on behalf of the magistrates, said it had been sug- gested that witness had visited the house too trequently.-Witne,ss said the house was badly conducted. P.C. Harnson corroborated, and this closed the case for the police. Dr. Smart, Tarporley. wishing to go, was then called. He said that on March 2nd, Rutter, Stockton and Owep came to his house between 10.30 p.m. and 11 o'clock. Witness examined them. He talked to Rutter and got him to sign his name. He then gave him a certificate that he was sober. He left just before the other two men came in. Witness examined Owen, and he was in his normal condition. Witness produced Owen's signature, and his signature written in a book on another occasion. He handed them to the Bench for comparison. Stockton said he could not write, but he considered that he was sober. None of the men staggered, neither was their any thickness in their speech. Cress-examined: He applied no special test. He talked to the men and saw them walk across the room, and got them to write their names. "t -kton said he eould not write. Mr. Caldecutt: Did you ask them to use the usual fancy words?—I did not. There are words often put, such as "truly rural." Did you ask him to say that?—I did not think it was necessary. I do not thdnk much of that test personally. They had t. walk half a mile, would not that tend to make him more sober?—No, I do not think so. If the men- came out of the hot room, it would certainly not tend to make them more sober. Did you ask them to stand with their eyes shut and their hands on their hips? It is a well- known test.-I did .not use that test. Did you use the chalk line we hear of?—No. Mr. Owen Roberts said it was one of the most flimsy oases ever brought into court. On the doctor's evidence, he said the Bench had no alter- native but to dlismiss the case against the three men he examined. Sherwin rode his bicycle home. and free-wheeled dbwn the hill, and having done so much he could not have, been. drunk. Owen had not been in the house since six o'clock that night. Shortly before eleven he came to the house to get some stout for his wife, who was ill. He had not sat down before he was told the police said he was drunk. He appealed' to the Bench to say that the police had made a mistake and that the four men were not drunk. The magistrates asked Mr. Owen- Roberts to call his evidence regarding Sherwin. Samuel Sherwin. junr., farmer, Idinshall, s: id he was sober. Astall asked him to .3ee a dorter, but he would not do so. because he knew be perfectly sober. He rode his bicycle all the way home. !I passed several people on the way home. Cross-examined: He had two glasses of beer after Mr. Cawley's sale. The second time he went to the house he had four glasses of beer. Herbert Rutter, farmer. Clotton, corroborated as to Sherwin's so brietv. He saw Sherwin ride down Ash Hill perfectly well. John Lightfoot, Burton Hall, farmer, corro- uoratej. At this point the Bench retired to consider the case. Mr. Owen. Roberts intimated that he had sl"ral. more witnesses. After "long consideration, the magistrates re- turned into court. The Chairman said they con- sidered the cases had not been proved. The police were perfectly justified in bringing it. for- ward. They had given evidence with great fair- ness. They considered Mr. Astall should be more careful in the conduct of his house. All the cases were dismissed.

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I FRODSHAM PETTY SESSIONS. II WEDNESDAY.—Before Messrs. A. Thornae, J. J. Grossfield and S. Woodwa.rd. I FOOTPATH OBSTRUCTION.—Four labour- ing men naxae d Joseph Caldw-tll, Harry Davies, Charles Davies and John Yarwood, of Fiodshaxu, were summoned for obstructing tho footpath' of Bridge-lane, Piodsham, on Feb. IbLil.-P.C. Proc- tor proved the oa?e, and defendants wei-e ordened to pay the OOS (4a. 6d. e<ach).—T?imteen Frodsham youths named Albert Walker, Wm. Woodward, J110. Thomas Roughsedge, Cii £ .ri€is Jones. Harry Heisby. Rut-ben Jones. Samuel Miller, Jos. Dun- calfe John. Smith, George Tiiomiy, Haj-ry Aiu- worth, Alfred Thorniv and Thomas Langwm, wene summoned for obstructing the footwaj in Church- stieet oil Feb. 25th.-P.C. Pixxvoi* said he was an duty between 6.45 and 7 o'clock iti. plain clothes by tbe railway bridge, in consequence <of com- plaints. During that time at kvet. forty young HKU were .standing 01.1 tlie footpath opposite the Station-road. The pathway was fully blocked up, ajsd it waf impossible for anyone to get past. They weao spraing" OIl the steps and windows of the shops.—Air. H. N. Linaker, who appeared for Walker and WoodwLrd. ?;ud they pasfttd the church [t tiH minutes to seven, and got, to the station about seven o'dook. They w&iked straight pest and caused no obstruction.—Walker and Woodward gave evidence to corroborate this statement.—George Thornly, another cLe.fenda.nt, said that about a week alter this occurred P.C Proctor called, to see him, aid asked if certain of the defeuda-nts were pnjsenc.— Roughsedge .said he was in the Cliolmondeley Arriiw during; the time he was said to be obstructi-ng tire locipath.— Samuel Miller said he did not get into t'htircb- street until after the arrival cA the newspaper train, which was duo at 6 59.-DunD.dfc- John Smith. Amsworth and A. Thorniy also gave evi- dence on their own behalf.—Aii doiendants were ordered to pay costs (4s. 6d'. eooli) without A con- viction.—The Chairman said lie had seen a. large crowd of ferty or fifty there M, other time, He said it was -an abominable nuisance'. A TECHNICAL OBJECTION.—Wi 111am Gos- more, dealer. Great Boughton Chestor, wae sum- moned for not complying with the Swine Feser Regulations in the removaJ of three slore pigs from the Eutnine saleyani. Chester, on March 14th -.Supt. lic-eley said defendant was granted a licence for removing the pigs to Miss Lowe s, Five Crosses, Frodsham. The conditions of the ] licence were that- tlie pigs should have been taken direct to tho premises named, and kept there 28 days.—Mr. F. B. Mason, solicitor. Chester, who was for the defence, said thai foe a start, the printed regulations were not- in compliance with, the Act at all.-P.S. Jackson deposed to granting t.ho licence for the xemoval of the pigs to Miss Lowe s. Five Crosses.—Miss Elk-n Lowe said the p.gs were taken to Mr. Bicke-rstafTs, who- pre- mises adjoined hers, and they remained there for the night, when they ware separated and taken to her premises.—Fiedk. Bickerstafi. Five Crosses, said defendant sent, at his request, seven pigs to Heisby Station, including the three pigs for Miss Lowe. His man drove the pigs to his farm, and the next morning Miss Lowe took away her three pigs. She could do that, without, going on to the high road, and no harm had been done.— Mr. Mason said he raised a technical objection that the Superintendent. had not proved the oidcr of the local authority making thofce regulations, as he was bound to do. The orders could be proved by tho production of a newspaper con- taining an advertisement of the legislations, or by the production of a oeitified copy.—The Magis- trates' Clerk (Mr. F. A. Lahr-) sa.:<i the objection was good, and suggested, r,,L Masosn strongly protested against an adjournment, which he said was most unfair.—After consultation with his brother justices, the Cnairman dismissed tlie case, saying that defendaj, got off with a quibbk?.—Mr. Mason: Don't yay that on a tech- nical point.—The Chairman i- is the same thing. --Supt. Boeiiey said defendant knew the 1 emula- tions perfectly, well.—M r. Mason.: I know exactly why the prosecution was instituted. Another word might be substituted for prosecution.

EDDISBURY PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY.—Before Capt. E, Griffiths. Mr. C. Threlfall, Dr. J. W. Smit.11 Mr. J. S. Neill. THE BLCE CAP. SANDIWAY—Mav Rose Midthcton, the present licensee- of the Blue Cap, Sand.way, was glaritkj tl-c- transfer of her licence to Robe-it Stephen Hughes, giocer Northwic-h. SHOOTING A HERON — James Simpson, gamekeeper, Norley, was sumnacu" for shooting a. 11croil on Feb. 19th. contrary toO the Wild Birds Protection Act. Defendant pj&aded guilty.-P.S. Griffiths said he went with bupt. Beeley and saw defendant, who was a gentleman s gamekeeper on the Norley Hall estate. He put certain ques- tions to him witlx reference to the destroying of a hewn. Defendant was verv cuidid, and admitted  d  killing the bird. Ho said, "I did not know it was wrong to do so." Witness afterwards saw de. fendant's master. who was the cwner of private fish-ponds, and he said that species of bird did a great deal of damage by taking fish from private toil-ponds. He was a l so ignorant that it waa wrong to destroy thean.—Defendant said the her-oil was not. included in the ild Birds Pioteetion Act in other counties, and he was not awaie that it was protected in Cheshire —Defendant was dis- missed with a caution. STEADY IMPROVEMENT.—William Oul- liram, labowrer, Kingsley. «as summoiied for nog!ecting his eight children on February 2nd a.nd previous dates.—P.C. Griffiths said he visited the hcuse on Jan. 31st. There was little food in tlw house and no coal. What little fire there was was made of stick. It was a cold day, and the children were huddled around the fire. He found a similar sta<te of affairs on Feb. 2nd andi on Saturday, Feb. 4th. On Feb. 7th he pitid his last visit. There was a good fire and some coal in the bf.c-k kitchen. Since then defendant had attended ie h.:& work more icgularly. and he had not han so much drink. There were plenty of farmers in tlie neighbourhood who would employ him if lie. would work P. -C Bancroft coi-robcrated--Tiie, Rev. A. P. Rey- nolds. vicar of Kingsley, confirmed what the ofifcers had said regarding defendant's improve- ment. He had known clefencLjit 19 yea,is, and it was mainly through drink that. he had not sup- ported his family properly.—The case was ad- journed for a month, in order that defendant might have a further opportunitv of improvement. ASSAULT AT A PIGEON SHOOT—Lily Woodward, single WOUlaJl: Crowton, "suillIDOIlled Joseph Lloyd, butcher, for assault.- Complainant said some. pigeon-shooting was taking place on Feb. 9th in the field close to her house. She went to them, and was told to go away, although she was oil her own piemisee at the time. Because she stayed there, defendant struck her on the face.—Cross-examined by Mr. Whittingham, Nantwich, who defended, she de- nied that she tried to pu, defendant off the field.—Peter Woodward, conipiainant's father, Samuel Worthington, and Samuel Woodward cor- roborated.—Defendant's case was tliat there was a dispute about a pigeon that had been shot. He said he merely pushed compkurvant because she was obstructing him.—Several witnesses were called by defendant-Defendant, was fined 5s. and costs, the Chairman remarking that it was a very cowardly action. KELSALL GROCER'S HOP.SE.-Thomm Lightfoot, grocer, Kelsail, was summoned by the R.S.P.C.A. for cruelly ill-treating a horse.—In- spector Hustwayte said he saw defendant driving the horse with a grocer's van on March 4th at Delamere. The horse was very larrv, on both the fore limbs, caused by very large, low ring- bones, which deformed the feet.—Defendant was fined 10s. and costs. FALSE BIRTH CERTIFiCIATE.Alary Ann Stockton, Spurstow, pleaded guilty to giving a false birth certificate to a school aMendanoe office-r on Feb. 16th.—Charles Speakman. junr. Nant- wich, said he appeared on behjJf of the Registrar- General. He pioduoed tho altered certificate, and a copy of the correct one. It referred to the birth of her son. and had been altered, from 1892 to 1891. so that he might leave school and go to work earlier than he should do.—Defendant, who is the wife of a farm labourer ee.rn.irig 17s. a week with a family of five, had to pay the costs. 4s. bd. PASSIVE RESISTERS.—Walter Davies, John Johnson. Joseph Reynolds. James Henry Jack- soil. Thomas Hy. Langfoid. Peter Johnson, Albert Edward Sadler. Joseph Denson Jackson, and Jno. Lloyd were summoned by the oversee:s of Tarvinr for the non-payment of part of their poor rate charges. One warrant was issued to cover all the cases.—The case*- oanrne on at. a late hour in the afternoon, arid defendants fortunately spared the court the inflict ion d their oratory. BICYCLE PUMPS STOLEN-Richard Bad- lock, Bceston. labourer, and G.?ürge Fleet, Tar- porley. labourer, were each chc-r^cd with steading a bicycle pump, the property of John Crawford, Tarvin. and Ernest Grindley. Tarvin. respectively, on March 20th.—Prisoneis pleaded guilty.—John Crawford. Tarvin. svd h? was employed at the Eaton reservoir, and he mic*-ed trie pump from his bicycle on March 20th—Erne-} Crind'ey said he nil,?? his pump under cxac'h similar circum- stances.—The pumps having Vc<&r ideattned. no further evidence was called, as prisoners had ad- mitted the th,-fts-Badi-ock was fined. 15s. or 14 days' imprisonment; Fleet ww fined £ 2. with a month's imprisonment in d<f*r.:h. owing to his previous convictions.

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I LIFE IX A SANATORIUM. I [BY A KINGSWOOD PATIENT] There seems to be a great deal of misunder- standing by the general public as to the best way to help a consumptive. A few words of advice will do much good, for. however kind friends and relatives may wish to be, and all the care of a home, they cannot produce such a lasting and beneficial result as that obtained at our open-air sanatoria. It this was only more generally known, much unnecessary lingering and anxiety would be avoided. For aistanoe, patients them- selves, or their relatives and friends, should endeavour on the very first signs of the com- p.airit to get tlie suiierex into cue of theM: noc.pita?s. ih?u a. iew rnanxns v?uid be the -ii a ,ew lLc4ll-,ls -vi?y,?ld be ?ie the patient to view !il", trouble irom a tar less giooiiiy aspect, than that whicn is taken by most people suffering from consumption. A stay oL say, t-firee or six months would also be tJie means 01 teaching tho person how to prolong his life after- wa.rds and 01 sending him back name m a fit condition to follow some outdoor ebpioyment and to feel again able to earn a living, instead of being a slow burden on relatives ajid friends. One of the first things a patient notices on enter- ing an open-air sanatorium is the cheerfulness that exists, now each patient is always fuii of jokes and fun, and so they scon ceaso to look gioomLv at tneir fate. and quickly learn the value 01 fresh air, regular hours and diet, which speedLj woik v.onder.- on tneir general health and nervous system, and enable all to look cheer- fully forward to the tune when they can return home, feeling fit and safe to tackle work again, and not to be a burden on their friends i.Πbefore. It is very noticeable mat visitors are the ones that iook .sickly and ill, not the patient whom they have come to see. and how surprised they are to find their friend who was so short- a time a.go thin, pale and sunken-eyed, now jolly, fat, and so contented and hopeful. 1 would strongly advise any who have the uiightcst symptoms of this tL-rrib'k, disease to' lose no time in trying to get into ono of these institutions, and to seek I someone who has been to one of them and get ) some particulars of how to carry out the "treat- inent" at home until tlie time arrives for them to I go into the sanirorium. By doing so they will not only keep the disease in check and help themselves towards recovery, but will shorten their stay in the institution. A great deal could further be said, but if the writer, one who has i gone through it, can only impress upon all the great necessity of not. delaying their application for admission, he will feel the object of tciis article has been obtained. Delay may mean bitter disappointment and regret, for if the disease gets too firm a hold the medical officer may have to refuse admission, as the disease has got too far advanced to be effectually arrested by this open- air treatment. Now that; we have such splendid I institutions in our midst as the CrossVy and the Liverpool Sanatorium, it should only need a few I words of advice to point out the great benefits that can be obtained at "ich institut ions.

I HESWALL CHUECH LADS' BRIGADE I PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. I I SUCCESS OF THE COMPANY.  'U\.J.I" .1. Th., annual prize distribution in connection with I the Heswall Company of the Church Lads' Brigade took place on Monday night at the Hes- wall Schools. Captain W. J. Newton. 1st V.B. C.R., occupied the chair, and was supported by Colonci ? M. G?e (the 10under cf the C.L.B.). Others present- were the Rev. T. H. Ma.y ¡CLap-I lain), the Rev. C. Tansiey (assistant chapiair;>, Major T. W. Baker, 1!?c V.J?. i?.\<,Jp?oi j.?g?- I ment; Major J. W. SlJaw. 1st V.b.U,U. Ca.ptan H. ?\&wsom. Surgeo?'Capt-nu Ca.r?s.i.c, a?U a numerous assembly o. paivnts ?nd o?ifM in- teresied m ths br.gade. Captaai \V. J. Newton said in Colonel Gee he 1 I was Dicught face tv lace- witn one 01 nis via superior editors. Be.ore ne (Uie speaker) came to Heswall Le was 111 command of a company oi the C.L..b. in i^rkesihead, ana it was V\A.Ül only gieat reluctance that he nad to relinquish thai command on leaving. lie had watched the pro- gress of the Heswail Company with very great, interest. Quite apart irom tn-se oojects wnich the brigade tned to 11 to its members there were higher duties which devolv-e^v upon all in the service of their country, and it gave him muca pleasure to see boys -Oiunig from the HeswalJ Company of ilie brigade to tKe up the more exacting, 11 not more important, duties m the older company of ine Voim-icerij. Mure-^ve-r, ni$experience was wnat tne br-gade hao ruiignt tiloie- ooys wa- neve:, icrgotteu by them. Uip- plause. ) Tne Rev. C. Tansiey s..id than when the Hes- wall Company was :ormrd som.d>-ne ventured to pred-c, a shoit career for it and its demise aiter a life of two yeais WR:, anticipated. The com- pany, however, had kept strong lor its fiitii b.r;:i- day and its fourth )-,="aI had been a most success- ful one. (Applause.; As a result of tne years work no Ims uian 14 oi the lads had again quali- j fied fcr first-class medals. That meant ti.at those j lads had never missed a single, parade or Bible- class without leave throughout the year. F'.ve j other lads had gainec.' second-, lass ni-dals ior. having Teg-istowa not less than IjU per com. of the possible attendances, lie tnanked, on behalf of the company, tne anenymous giver 01 the ba&s drum, and a handsome banner, wh.ch had been presented during the. year, and also the kind: triend who- had supplied the funds Icr providing j the medals. They were also greatly indebted t-o Captain Newton tor a handsome silver challenge cup, while the Kecroj had furnished the lads with a. set of boxrng gloves. In tie shooturig com- petiticn. for the Blsiieheite challenge shield, w ;crL was open tc all the Churcn Lads Brigade com- panies in the world, the. Heswall team nad scored 243 points out of a possible 280. (Applause.J h6 roped Colonel Gee would be in a position to make some announcement as to th? result of that competition, as they were all very anxious to know the result. During the year Captain. N ew- som had been successful in passing the officers i examination of the Cnurch Lads' Brigade. Tne fih an a. al position of the company was satisfactory, there bejng a balance in hand. The annual en- tertainment in aid of the camp fund realised £ 11. and he only wished some 01 the parents would spend a day at the camp at Prestatyn in August and learn, thereby something of tne work wm-ch was being accomplished by the brigade for their lads. Colonel Gee announced, amid applause, that Heswall had won the Blanchette Challenge Shield by two points. Continuing, Colonel Gee said it might sometimes be asked what did the brigade system mean. Their principle, was that- a small number of lads well tramod morally and physically would do far more good than a hundred of aii others. Ancther reason why they had only small numbers was that .they could only take the very best lads. They taught the lads to obey not only the rules of the Church Lads' Bngade but also those of the Church, and tlie bishops had statied that wherever there was a company of the Church Lads' Brigade the confirmation classes wene larger. It was another important part of their system tha.t they looked to the future. If a co;?- pany was properly worked' the lads loved it, and 20 years hence when they had lads of their own to come in there wculdprobablyn-ct, be sufficient officers for therm. The officers she-wed they be- lieved in the lads, and instead of telling them not to do this or not to do that, told thiem to do certain things and they did them. There was a lot of good in all lads which simply wanted drawing out. A most valuable aspect of their work was the annual camps which were held in the different districts. In the camps the officers shared the disciplinary training which the lads received. One of the most toucning things in the camp life was that morning and even.ng, on the ringing of a bell, absolute silence re.gned over the camp for the space of three minutes. This was to enable the lads to say their prayers, and no lad oould; join camp without having t.;e duty of saying his daily prayers brought nome. to him by this means. He concluded by saying that it was everyone's duty to serve his country, and every lad ought to join the Volunteers. The company was then put thrcugn various drill movements and firing exercises by Sergeants E. Barlow and R. Tarbuck. while Captain New- i som superintended some physical drills, after j which the medals and prizes were presented by Captain Newt-cn thus—Newton Challenge Cup, for all-round efficiency, Sergeant R. Tarbuck, who gained 278 points out of 300; drill prizes, Privates W. Smith and J. A. Moore; drummer's prize, Drummer J. Caldow; bugler's prize, Bugler H. Caldow; shooting prize. Drummer J. Caldow; regular attendance at Bible-class. Corporal W. Davies, Bugler H. Caldow. Drummer J. Caldow, Private \V. Johnson, Drummer J. A. Moor,?, Bugler A. Tarbuck, Bugler W. Caldow, Private A. G. Reddy, Bugler W. H. Moore, Sergeant T. Lightfoot. Drummer W. Penning- ton. and Private J. N. Brownlie. Enamelled medals for three years' regular attendance at parades a.nd Bible-classes: Sergeant E. Barlow. Sergeant R. Tarbuck, Sergeant T. Lightfoot, Corporal H. Johnson, Corporal W. Davies, Drum- mer W. Pennington, Drummer W. Smith. Bugler A. Tarbuck. and Bugler W. Ualdow. first-class medals, regular attendance for one year: Bugler H. Caldow, Private W. Johnson, Drummer J. Caldow, Drummer J. A. Moore, Private A. G. Reddy, and Bugler W. H. Moore. Second-class medals,not less than 10 per cent of absences: Privates J. N. Browniie, J. Owen. B. Dean, and J. Rathbvne. Five years' service silver pendant, the. Rev. C. Tansley. After the presentat ion Major Baker wished con- tinued success to the company. It was, he thought, an excellent thing that 14 lads had never been absent from parade. and if habits like these were inculcated in the lads whilq. they were young, they would remain with them in after life. Seconding the proposition, Ma-jor S[; <1" ;iL> nated the brigade movement as a "heaven-born idea," and expressed the hope that it would flourish. The Rev. T. H. May said while he would be the last to take away one atom of The honour due to the lads for their loyalty, he felt, ti ey owed a great deal to Colonel et-e. the founder and father of the brigade, whom he heartily con- gratulated on the largeness of his family. (Hear. hear, and laughter.) He hoped the winning %f the challenge shield would be a real incentive to the Heswall Company, and, he asked the lads to shew their appreciation of the kindness of Colonetl Ge9 m visiting them. Three cheers were given for the Colonel. after which Captain Newsom proposed a vote cf thanks to Captain Newton for presiding, and the meet- ing terminated with the singing of the National Anthem.

I i MR. TOMKINSON AND NATIONAL I DEFENCE. 1 Mr. James Tomkiaraon, M.P.. addressing his I oon^situents at Mount Pleasant, Crewe, on S&tur- j day, said there was evidence on every side thrrfc. I tne country was tired of the pre^e-iM. Government and had lost confidence in them. Speaking widt- o?t, pæJudlOe or partisajaship, be thought- they :i^d made the most, awful mess of pubfic affaire, i:-d --iiacie tiic 3,wful 'Df pubf?c ??d the itM?er t-?ey conumued >n ofhee the wors? mees tney got into. in five years they had ^luajidered tho -savings d hi?? years and they hwd enormously mcreuhed ti-)c ?xa.t.?i oi mo r??px'. T?e prioo of sugar, ta; and otnor ?-leoe_ had gone up, and the income tax nad been, I increased. The national expenditure had been j increased from 33 millions to 146 miUio'?s. If u? money had bwn wcj s'if it ?(i bee? spent on a pca?y ?<?a. ?h?K<? of education or a scheme of old-ago pensions for the workers— people would not itiavo been disposed to grumbia; D.rt when they saw mi-iit.-try &ijci na-,ai expendi- ture increased by 50 millions whiie the country w-a(5 = peace, it was tame lor diepa to pause and .¡,¡" wiiat the end was gomg tc lx. It was dread- it;) to see all tho nations of the wond aiming against one another, drawing millions oi men irom She productivo works oi labour and putting tJnem in barracks all roady to fight and cut one another sthnoaUi When we increased our Navy, it was only a to other iiat-ilyi-, to do the same. As to domestic legislation, the Government narl pa.s:>ed an Education Act that had caused more heartburning and strife throughout the country tJian any measure pa-d 111 tIDe la&t fifty yoars. The Government had also vested in the brewers what amounted to a freehold in their licences, and ihey had greatly impeded the work of ocm- perance reform. When tho Liberals got into office they would liave to undo a great deal, as well as pass much-needed measures of rsiorm. He thought the country had already knooked tho bottom out of Mr. Ohambcrkuai s Protection heme.

ANOTHER BIRKENHEAD SENSATION CHARGE OF ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUICIDE. At the Birkenhead Borough Pence Court en Monday, "William Alfred described | as a bailiff s o&iocr, was uhuged with attempting to murder his daughter, Mary Hancock, and also with attempting; to commit suicide. It wui be lemembeeod that on Thursday Digiit the girl wr-is found to be suffering from an incised wound on tho forehead and also a. lacerated wound 011 we arm, alleged to have been oauaed by her tamer during a quarrel between Hancock and ins wife over money mattois.. The giri was admitted to the Borough Hospital, whoie ilie ix-xiiains 11J aa unconscious concnuoiij little hope being neid out ior her recovery. Hancock, who appeared to be weak and ill, w;. s brought, down to con it fycan the Borough Hospital 011 Monday morning. H-e-is stated to bo an old football piaytr, and lost, ms arm m con- f>.(lUénoø of ar. accident some time ago. When trie charge was lead over to him he appeared to take little or no :1ùt..œ; and appeared :0 b-è. some- wiaat strange in his manner. Police-ccmstablo 22 D stated that on Thunsdsy night lie was on duty in the vi .-mity oi Woodsido Luggage Stage, and in oonseqv-ence of what h-3 v. as loJd he went to the stage, ajid taw tllü pr.sone* in the water. hoicLuig 011 to a c-ham aga.11.st tho wall. A line and bucy were thrown to him. but lie did not, gr-.sp them. The captain oi the Alert got a. !x>.°«thook end seized Hs.i,.oook .v:th it and with the assistance- of a he waf- bieught astiore and takern to tbe receiving room, being subsequently conveyed' to the VI itnoss charged him with attempting to commit suioidb by jamping overboard. In answer to too cliajga ¡ ?e ?.ud, 1 do not remember. ? itucs? atter- trrards charged him w?th atie-ropting- to murder Mary EiIabcth Hanoock on Thursday, the 23id mst.; hy stabbing her with a penknife, and h? ?Bid "I do not remember anything at aii about t" Tlie Chief Cc-r.-stable. :Mr. Davies) said the girl was still m hospttal, i.nck had not yet regained consciousness, and he therefore asked for a re- I mind. The magistrates ;;a.;d they would remand Hca- oock tmtil Thursday week, to see how the girl I went-

HUNTING. NORTH CHESHIRE. ACCIDENT TO MR. STOCK, M.P. Quite a large fknd met Mr. Wilson cn Monday at Kelsalh Hounda were taken on to the Wil- l ngtong, but did not find. Clotton Hoofieid pro- vided them with a good fox which ran up to Iddmsi all. then over the Tarporley Racecourse. Reynard pointed icr Primrose Hill and hounds killed him close to Willing-tor. Hall after a fast twenty minutes Ancther fa.st hunt, w;čh p- fiiia scent, was provided by a. fox from Crow's Nest. After crossing the Crewe and Chester railway our fox crossed, tho road under Tattenhall village and pointed for tho hills, but what, no doubt, would have been a fine hunt was spoiled, the fox being headed Oil the road to Mrs. Aston's farm, Tattenhall Lanes, and was killed after jumping into a pit in th? yaru. Handiey LEd Saighton were both without foxes. The ias& draw befOJe going home was Cotton. Hounds got well away with a fox ..bieh pointed for Tarvin, and near tie village was roiled over by a oollie dog. TI113 naturally disconcerted the fox and hounds killed him in a. hedgerow. Tlris was one of thebest scenting days hounds have had for some time. During the hunt frc-m Crow Nest, Mr. J. H. Stock, M.P.. met with a nasty acci- dent. When he was jumping out of the r,) ad his hcrse fell and in reocv -ring itself put one of its feet en his face. He was conveyed) in a trap to his residence, Whitehall. Mr. Jackson, of Bir- kenhead, fell over some timber and was uncon- scious for a short time. Among a few present were the Duke and Duchess of Westminster. Mr. Hugh Lindsay Fitzpatrick, Mr. Hugh Wilbraham, Captain and Mrs. Higsen, Mr. Arthur Brockle- bank. Mr. James Tomkinson, M.P., Miss Toni- kinson, Mr. Littledale, Mr. George Davies. Mr. Birkett, Miss HoUand, Mrs. PiMnngton etc. BLUECA FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS. Flint and Denbigh Hounds met on Saturday at Halkyn Castle. The meet was one of the larget seen in the county for a k-ng time. Among those present were the Duke and Duchess of Westminster, this being- the first time they had hunted with the Flint and Denbigh Hounds. A hearty welcome was accorded the Duke and Duchess as they arrived at the Castle in a motor- car from Eaton. The estate covers in the Nanb were drawn successfully. A couple of foxes wer& driven out and hounds were led away at a fast pacp by a vixen towards Northop. Returning to Halkyn the hunt crossed the mountain to the old Hc-lywell Raoecourse, but unfortunately rain spoilt the day somewhat early.

I SIR WATKIN WYNN'S t MEET ON Saturday, April 1, Cloverley at

PEPTOLAXA. THE MEDICINE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL. AGES. A SMILE IN EVERY DOSE. Mrs. Shaw. 2; Simpson-street, Newcastle-on- Tyne. writes:- We reoent^y had occasion to prescribe for our baby girl, aged twelve months, suffering from severe stomacn trouble a.nd fever, incidental to teething. On the strong recommendation of a friend, we administered a few dosee of Peptolaxa. "In these difficulties, hitherto. we have made- use of the old stock remedies, including, of cour&e, teething and fever powders. The instant and complete relief afforded by the first doso of Peptolaxa was so encouraging and satisfactory that we decide to continue the remedy. "It was recommended as a gentle but very effective laxative, inducing sound and refreshing sleep, followed by a healthy appelate; and from our experience we may add that it improves digestion, clean- the palate, increases brightness- and vigour, and tlie motions maintain a natural regularity. It is, indeed, an ideal remedy for children, particularly so for infants of very tender years. "ANNIE SHAW." Feptolaxa ie not for babies only. It is for children of a1! ages. It is laxative, comforting-, digestive. It cures Fever, it etir, Dicrrhcf-a. It cures Constipation. The one aff-, '•-meciy. Peptolaxa should be in every mother"and. to the exclusion cf castor oil, 1J1 water. «jothing syrups, and ai! the old-fashioned unsrm-it.ifie house- hold medicine*. Price Is. lid. It can be had at all branches cf Boots'. Cash Obern?st. and of C. Sangster, Gbcm. Dr. Williams Medic- Co, Holborn-viaduct. London, will serd ■ fT. • nmr»!c» on request.

NEW SHOTTON STATION.—We trr informed that the London and North-Westero Railway intend to place a passenger station ":1 tur main line close to the Shotton Suction or thr- Great Central R?hvav so as not Only to acr-?tp?j'?te ?bo district served, b?t ?so to ive a rep"?? mt M? 1 exchange between the two systems. HOW GIANT M A C H N, iVk" KEEPS HEALTHY.—Macbncw, the Russn.n for sr.-me little time past La", been the < r t.ctr.vC tion in London, and his remarkable appetite, no less than his enormous proportion in height and weight, has created a sengation. He is not- a gour- mand, but his daily bill of fare in quantity and quality is enough to cause, astonishment. About two quarts oi 'lk or tf?, Hi hard ??i)ed Wg?-? and six to eiht ??aU loaves and butter provide the giant with a morning Tepast while a luncheon at noon consists of from two to three pound?, of meat, five pounds of potatoes and a quait of bee. For dinner he has fiOUp. th-ep, to five pounds of meat, fowl, fish. vegetables, potatoes, three pounds of bread, and one to two quarts of beer. The day is closed with a supper of 10 to 15 eggs, with bread and butter, and one quart of tea. There are also a few "extras" m the way of refreshments. To par- take of such vast quantity of food without experiencing ill-effects therefrom might be regarded as marvellous, but Machnow has been generous enough to unfold the secret of his wonderful digestive pewers. Through his manager, the giant has just written a letter to the proprietors of Bile Beans, the well-known veget-ahfr specific, stating that after his customary heavy meals he finds Bile Beans to be an excellent aid to digestion and a safe and valuable aperient medicine.