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I THE LATE MH. DUNUAiN GKAHAM. In our report of the funeral of the late Mr. Duncan (Graham, the names of Mr. Duncan Graham and Mr. Arthur Graham (grancWaJ were omitted irom the list of chief LuouraLl., among whom the name let Mr. V. Rowe shouid have been Mr. H. Rowe. Wreaths were receiveu from other members of the family besides tto&o m?ntiouect. I MEMORIAL SERVICES. I THE VICAR'S TRIBUTE. The services last Sunday at vv luasiou raribn Church were of a memorial character, and special hymns were sung. liiose in the morning were "Tiiy way not mine 0 Lord" and the deceased's favourite hymn, "ior ever with the Lord." Tne "Dead Marcn" was played at the end of each ser- vice by miss Dawson, the organist, the congrega- tion remaining standing, as a mark of respect. Xne vicar preacned. morning and evening, the morning text being taken from II. Kings, 11. 3, "Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy master from tny head to-day r And he said, yea I know it; iioid ye your peace." After dwelling for some time on tne character of Elijah, a man who represented a great cause and a great truth, and also upon the power of influence and a good con- science, the preacher dwelt upon the prominent thought of the text, viz., that of separation. He said: "Vvitli this, aiasi we are face to face to-day. May 1 reverently use the words of the text, and appiy them to the irreparable loss we have ail sustained in the death of Duncan Graham, for so very many years churchwarden of this church, patron of tnis living, and a very long resident in our midst. Forty and six years was the temple in building; and for the same number of years has he reared up a monument of in- fluence and good example, which will live on and on in this place. Several of you will remember his coming out here in the year 1854—at first only for a country sojourn of a few weeks, yet ultimately it grew mto a sojourn of nearly half a century. it was characteristic of him that he at once threw himself heart and soul into the spiritual interests of the place. Finding a church in course of building, lie generously supplemented the efforts of the vicar of iNeston (Canon Gleadowe) by en- dowing the living to a certain extent, also by building a vicarage house, and the parish in itiob was cut oti from lSeston. And he was equally alive to the interests of education, and on "'T-v- 1 1 l' # _1 a Godiy toundation. tie worked nana in nanu with tne late Christopher Bushell, of honoured memory. A modest single room, which answered all purposes at hrst, soon developed into the three rooms we have now; and during my own vicariate Mr. Graham generously defrayed the entire cost of one enlargement. Of my own personal rela- tions with him of 12-a years, I can scarcely trust myself to speak. I had been here but a very short time, but he most generously erected a new vestry, a iych gate, a reredos with hanging cur- tains, and gave the church a set of altar clotns and eight hanging lamps, which enable us to have evensong at a popular hour. And mindful, also, of the recreations of the people, at my request he gave us an institute, a building which harmonises so well with our older houses and property. Not- withstanding all his public engagements, he was ever ready to hear about the different current events winch go to make up parochial life, and to solve many a problem, but he will best be re- membered for his probity of conduct, his perfect uprightness and his wise counsels. He seemed to have a full grasp of every subject, and no man ever held the scales qf justice more accurately and fairly. lie cared for no man's favour, or the re- verse; he simpiy acted conscientiously. He knew notning of exaggeration, but carefully looked at and stated every case in all its exact bearings. Some have said that he had a severity of manner and too direct a way of dealing with people and things; but if this were so, underneath it all lay a kindness of heart and generosity hardly equalled in others. I allow myself to speak freely to you among whom he lived, and in whom he even took the warmest interest. I can speak here and now, because with what unfailing regularity he occu- pied his well-known, accustomed place in this building, at the principal services each Sunday; and no weather ever kept him back, nor any other excuse. If away from home within the week, he always returned home, not on the Sun- day evening ready for business on the Monday morning, but on the Saturday evening, ready for Sunday worship. We are fortunate in this parish in having had two such representative men as Mr. Christopher Bushell and lVir. Duncan Graham. You will remember how that the one would read the lessons on the Sunday morning and the other in the afternoon, and for the last 14 years both lessons morning and evening have been read by the latter. Nor was his home life any different. Family prayers were maintained with unfailing regularity, and all this helps us to understand the spiritual mould in which his thoughts were cast. Without indulging in any exaggerated language, his was a massive character, replete with sanctified commonsense. What I valued most of all was his being a regular communicant. He neglected no privileges which a man of God should enjoy; and his mind was clearly made up in this as in all other duties. His example then has told, and will tell for many a long day in this place. From the first day that I met him until now I conceived a feeling of reverence for him, and that feeling for the future will only be in- tensified. Of him particularly might it be said He being dead, yet speaketh.' I can hear him now giving me wise counsels. I can hear him doing the same to others. Essentially his was a judicial mind; in fact, was he not amongst us as a master in wisdom and prudence in every sense of the word? In all his public committees-and they were many—he was a perfect master of facts and procedure, and was looked upon as such. And now that master has been taken away from us for a time into Paradise, into the inner circle of the Communion of Saints. I myself was destined to enjoy the privilege of his close friendship, and very highly I valued it. And perhaps it was the more sacred because even when I first came here the shadows were beginning to creep on. In 1889 his eldest daughter, whom he valued so much, was married; the next year saw another break in the family by the death of one of his sons; the same year saw the sad affliction of the gentle and graceful lady who is now left widowed. So that one thing after another gradually broke down the once robust, athletic and active form, until the time came when it became only too evident that our friend and benefactor was rapidly failing in health. Yet no murmur ever escaped his lips; he was brave and courageous to the last. In fact he was in town on Christmas Eve. But the malady which began to develop in July last was telling its tale only too plainly. Christmas week saw the shadows distinctly deepening, and yet, though his bodily strength was declining so rapidly, his mind and brain were practically clear and vigorous to the very last. And what a well-stored mind it was. it was delightful to hear his quotations from Latin authors, with which he was so conversant; it was equally delightful to hear him converse with the greatest ease in French, German and Spanish. A reader and a student he remained to the end. And this wide reading gave him breadth of char- acter, charity of thought and a liberal mind. Many have said what a sad expression his face wore, but if so, they could not have known the social side of his nature, for no one was more playfully humorous in a quiet way, nor enjoyed an innocent jest more, and his love for children was a perfect passion with him. And like a child on Sunday evening, just as the bell for even- song had ceased, he sank to sleep. The day one can never forget. It was the festival of the Epiphany, when to him was manifested in all His fulness the King in His beauty." In the evening the Vicar preached from the text "What doth the Lord God require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God." Special hymns were again sung. CONDOLENCE FROM WIRRAL CON- SERVATIVES. 1. -1 11 On Tuesday afternoon a meeting 01 tne rjxeuu- tive committee of the Wirral Conservative Asso- ciation was held at the Conservative Club, Dale- street, Liverpool. Mr. Reginald Bushell presided, and there were also present Messrs. Joseph Hoult, M.P., Edmund Taylor, C. J. Bushell, A. Aspmall Tobin, Henry Bell, G. H. Ball, C. Birchall, F. C. Beazley, VV. H. Nott, D. C. Pugh, A. Innes Browne, W. Eastwood. J. Pemberton, Joseph Ball (Shotwick), J. P. Carr, E. Dibb, and the secretary (Mr. A. Birkett). Mr. Reginald Bushell said that since the com- mittee last met they had had to regret the loss of their friend Mr. Graham, who for fifteen years was chairman of the Wirral Conservative Associa- tion. He was elected to the post on the 17th March, 1885, when the association was first formed. He did not accept the position of chair- man because he really wished to do so or because he had any personal ambition, but simply because it was made quite clear to him that his accept- ance of the office would be a great advantage to the association. It was purely a sense of duty which induced him to become chairman. Mr. Graham was not an extreme party man, and pos- sibly he made more friends than he would if he had been a bigoted, narrow-minded Conservative leader. He was a staunch Conservative, and he (Mr. Bushell) did not know any man whose opinion was more valuable than Mr. Graham's. (Hear, hear.) It had been said that if he had appeared as a representative of the Wirral division the Liberal party would not have offered any opposition to him. Possibly there was a great deal of truth in that statement. Mr. Graham had held the post of chairman up to a few months ago. At that time he felt he had warnings of failing health, and he had better resign before he was quite unable to do any more good work for the party. He sent in his resignation and Mr. Hoult was appointed in his place. He (the chairman) then proposed the following resolution of con- dolence :—"That the members of the Wirral Con- servative Association desire to place on record their cordial appreciation of the eminent services rendered to the Conservative party in Wirral by the late Mr. Graham during the fifteen years of his chairmanship. They have heard of his death with profound sorrow, and offer to Mrs. Graham and family the assurance of their sincere sym- pathy." Mr. Joseph Hoult, M.P., seconded with melan- choly feelings. Mr. Graham was a man who had all the characteristics of a true English gentle- man. He was considerate to a degree, and was always courteous. While maintaining firmly his own opinions, he nevertheless was ever ready to give credit to others who were directly opposed to those opinions. He was a man of great ability, and did not hesitate to place that ability at the disposal of his fellows, and more especially at the (ri sposal of his party. Those who knew Mr. Graham intimately would feel his loss most acutely. They all hoped that the resolution they had before them would be some consolation to I those relatives who were left behind. Mr. Edmund Taylor, in supporting the reso- lution, said it had been his pleasure to be closely associated with Mr. Graham, and he had found j him to be one of the ablest and best-read men in the neighbourhood. It did not matter what subject he might be approached upon, he was t always found to be au fait with regard to it. He I' had most faithfully done his duty to his country, and especially to the Wirral Association, and they would have to look a long way before they I obtained anyone to fill his position. Mr. Charles Birchall, Mr. G. H. Ball, and Mr. A. A. Tobin endorsed the sentiments of the pre- vious speakers, and the resolution was unani- mously passed in silence.

I THE CHINESE PROBLEM. I AGREEMENT SIGNED. ¡ New York, Tuesday. A Pekin despatch, dated yesterday, states that Prince Ching has notified the Diplomatic Corps that the Agreement was signed by Li Hung Chang and himself yesterday morning. The Russians to-day commenced handing over the rail- way to the Germans, who intend to place it under the management of former employes of the com- pany.

NEWS OF THE WORLD. The Elder Dempster prize of 50 guineas for the best essay on the development of trade with Jamaica has been taken by Mr. Arthur Wilson, of Gravesend. The Macclesfield Guardians on Tuesday accepted with thanks an offer through the Mayor of iE500, to be spent in the extension of the privileged wards at the workhouse. At the Wilts Assizes at Devizes, on Tuesday, thp Rev. Newton Ebenezer Howe, vicar of Swindon, who had been convicted on the previous day of obtaining money with intent to defraud, was sentenced by Mr. Justice Day to 12 months' hard labour. The "London Gazette"lof Tuesday night states that the Queen has been pleased to grant to Sir John Henry William Schroder her Royal licence and authority that he may accept and wear the Insignia of the First Class of the Royal Prussian Order of the Crown, conferred upon him by the German Emperor in recognition of his great philanthropic services to Germans in this country and abroad. On Tuesday night, a serious fire broke out in the central block of the magnificent pile of buildings known as Rydal Mount Schools, at Colwyn Bay. The fire brigade, after several hours hard work, succeeded in subduing the flames, and one of their number sustained serious injuries to his head and face. The fire originated through the airing of the bedding in the dormitories, as a hundred pupils are expected. Damage to the extent of P-3,000 was done. The funeral took place at Tardebigge on Tuesday of Mr. William Smallwood, of Alcester, who was the greatest benefactor the district of Redditch and Alcester ever had. He gave about £ 50,000 for hospitals, almshouses, and other charitable institutions. Mr. Smallwood, who was a bachelor, was ninety-one years of age. The funeral was attended by deputations from a large number of governing bodies of beneficent organisations which have benefited from Mr. Small wood's liberality. Baron Johann Faber, who was practically the founder of the celebrated lead pencil factory carried on under his name, died on Tuesday at Nuremburg in his eighty-fourth year. When as a young man he succeeded to his father's business, which turned out cheap pencils of an inferior sort, he employed twenty hands. At the time of his death upwards of one thousand men worked at his different factories. By his energy and remarkable business aptitudes Johann Faber succeeded in driving English- manufactured pencils, at one time almost in universal use, out of Germany. The Fleetwood School Board on Tuesday re- solved to distribute pamphlets throughout the town warning parents against the evil of cigarette smoking by boys and to send a resolution to the forthcoming meeting of the Association of School Boards in London recom- mending that the sale of cigarettes should be prohibited to boys under a given age. One member suggested that the board should set an example to the children and cease to smoke, but the vicar of the parish pointed out that tobacco was bpid by some medical men to be second only to food when properly used. Mr. John Douglas, Manchester, who describes himself as a son of Mr. Sholto Douglas, full cousin of the late millionaire, informs us ( says the Dundee Courier ") he is making application to the Scottish Office for the exhumation of the body of the late Mr. Johnston, of Lathrisk. In the same letter he alleges that no invitation to Mr. Johnston's funeral was sent to him, or to two other cousins of the deceased that the latter attended the funeral uninvited, and had difficulty in asserting their rights; and that he has been refused particulars concerning the death of his kinsman. +-

A TRANSFORMATION SCENE I IN REAL LIFE. The following remarkable affair is taken from a report in the Middlesex and Buckingham- shire Advertiser." Miss Nellie Hannell, the young lady mentioned, lives with her father, at I Miss Nellie Hannell. (From a photograph by T. H. Billinghurst, I Uxbridge.) Denston Cottage, Bridge-road, Uxbridge. In reply to questions, she said I had been in a low state of health since July, 1899, and lost so much strength that in January last I went to St. Mary's Hospital, London, where I was an out-patient three months, and an in-patient three weeks. I was suffering from gastric ulcer and anaemia." What was the result of their treatment ? I came out cured, but the bad symptoms returned again." What were the symptoms ? I was kept in a low weak state. I was not able to take any solid food, lost a lot of blood, and had no strength." Did you lose weight ? No; but I was very pale, and had no strength at all. But in May last year I saw an article in one of the papers describing the cure of a case similar to mine." By what means ? By the use of Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people. Though rather unwillingly, I gave them a trial. Before I bad taken one box I had already begun to get better, and before I bad finished the second box I was able to eat meat. The difference was really wonderful; You would never have believed it." Did you take many boxes P "Not very many. Before I began to take Dr. Williams' pink pills I was like a walking ghost, but began to improve at once on taking them, and now I am in wonderfully good health—better than ever before. I can now eat or drink anything. You would not think I had been pale to look at me now, would you ? Miss Nellie Hannell concluded by stating that she has more colour now than she has had for years, and that all her friends tell her how well she is looking. This remarkable transformation in Miss Hannell's looks is due to the entire restoration of her lost health. When, as in anaemia, the face grows pale, sallow and thin, impoverished and deficient blood is the direct cause; and good looks can only be restored by restoring the blood. There is new, rich, and pure blood in every dose of Dr. Williams' pink pills: and they are at the same time the best of all nerve tonics. They are obtainable everywhere, and reliable tradesmen will not offer substitutes, as the latter are quite useless and people who offer them should be distrusted. Dr. Williams' medicine company, Holborn Viaduct, London, will send them post free at two and ninepence a box, if the reader should have any difficulty, or if substitutes are pushed. The genuine pills have cured rheumatism, sciatica, indigestion, bile, bronchitis, consumption in its early stages, paralysis, St. Vitus' dance, and all ailments that trouble women and girls. Anaemic and bilious people should avoid purgatives, which make matters worse by impoverishing the blood and weakening the entire system.

BURNING FATALITY AT NORTHWICH.—On Monday, at Broken Cross, Northwich, Mr. Yates, the Cheshire coroner, inquired into the death from shocking burns of Arthur Riley, aged two and a half years, the son of James Riley, a salt worker. During his mother's absence a child, aged four, threw a lighted stick and paper, which ignited deceased's cloth- ing. A sister Rung water over the child, but he ran outside, and the wind fanned the flames. The child's clothing was burned off, and the legs, face, arms, and body were terribly scorched. A verdict of £ Accidental death was returned, and the mother was reprimanded for leaving the children alone.

I ELEMJbiNTAhY EDUCTION IN NORTH WALES. I SECURITY OF TEACHERS' TENURE. On Saturday a conference of elementary school teachers and managers of School Boards and Voluntary schools was held under the auspices of the North Waies District and National Union of Teachers in the Town Hall, Rhyl. The Bishop of St. Asaph presided.—The Bishop said he was pleased to preside over a meeting to support the promotion of legislation in reference to the se- curity and tenure for teachers. No fair-minded person could study the records of the proceedings of the union without being impressed with the fact that, while its members had naturally been anxious to promote their own just interests, they had not done so at the cost of injuring the great cause of education by which and for which they lived. (Applause.) He was firmly convinced that pubiic opinion in England was resolutely determined to give all reasonable security of tenure to teachers in elementary schools, but, at the same time, they would have nothing whatever to do with any proposals which would imperil the efficiency of education by giving to incompe- tent or inefficient teachers a firmer freehold than they possessed at present. (Loud applause.) Mr. Marshall Jackson (president of the National Union of Teachers) then addressed the meeting. He said that the teachers had an almost unani- mous Press and Parliament supporting security of tenure for the teachers, but the N.U.T. did not ask that incompetent teachers should have a free- hold. They asked for justice, and in doing so there was nothing selfish on their part, as security of tenure for the teachers meant a great deal to the nation and more interest in education. (Ap- plause.) Mr. J. Herbert Roberts, M.P., moved a reso- lution to the effect that the meeting regarded with satisfaction the promise of the Government to deal with the question of teachers' tenure of office at an early date. As an educationist he welcomed that meeting, and promised support to the teachers in the House of Commons. (Applause.) Mr. F. Ll. Jones (chairman of the Holywell School Board) seconded, and Mr. W. J. P. Storey (Rhyl) supported. The resolution was unani- mously carried.

FLINTSHIRE TUNNEL DISASTER. EXPLOSION NEAR HALKYN. I SIX MEN INJURED. I About noon on Friday a serious explosion took place in the Holywell-Halkyn Tunnel, now in the course of construction from Bagillt, near the river Dee, to the Milwr Mines, near Halkyn. The work of driving the tunnel is performed by a rotary rock drill worked by compressed air, and the practice followed is to drive twelve holes in the face and fire them practically simultaneously. The last thing the the men of each shift do before leaving is to charge the holes with gelatine, and fire them before they go. At noon on Friday six men were engaged in preparing the charges in the usual way, and were all in one group right in front of the face," when one of the charges suddenly exploded, injuring them all somewhat severely. The most seriously injured was Thomas Williams, residing at Calcot, Holywell, who sustained a fractured skull. The names and injuries of the five other men were as follows :—Henry Price, Calcot, wounds to face, and eyes injured; Edward Williams, Calcot, neck wounds; Edward Parry, Milwr, scalp wound; Robert Ankers, Bagillt (who is the contractor for the tunnel), neck wound John Edward Parry, Milwr, contused side and back. The injured men were speedily got out, and received every attention from Drs. Coleman, Morris, and Nesbitt. Mr. H. A. Cope, the chairman of the Works Committee, and Mr. J. Philip Jones, the secretary of the company, were speedily on the scene, and did all they could for the injured men, who were sent home in covered vehicles. Thomas Williams's injuries were of so serious a character that he was sent to Chester Infirmary. It is not yet known how the charge became ignited, as the men are not in a fit state to be questioned on the subject. (The above appeared in our last Saturday Evening Edition). —

HUNTING. I NOETTH CHESHIRE. _T I ? 1. ? I I Arley kiall was the nxture tor Saturday. No foxes were found till we reached Gore Wood. From here we had a short hunt to Tabley and back, the fox saving his brush. Marbury Willows were blank, but we soon had one from the Dog Kennel Wood, which took us up to Cogshali, where he had to be left. Hounds were then taken home after a very poor day. The meet on Monday was at Minshull Vernon. A fox was found in a small spinney near the meeting place. He took us the full length of the Dingles, getting to ground on the river side near Winsford Station. Another fox jumped up close to where the last got to ground and ran over a few fields and back into cover, where he was killed. The Manor House was visited. We did not find in the gorse, but we had one in the wood over the river. tie took us sharply in the direction of Winsford, but on reaching the canal he ran for some distance between the canal and the railway, hounds losing him near Minshull V ernon. This was one of the worst scenting days we had had for some time, hounds never being able to push their fox at any pace. SOUTH CHESHIRE. I This pack met at Ridley Toll Bar on Friday. Mr. Corbet first drew Peckforton Wood blank, and then we went to the Bath Wood, Spurstow, which also proved tenantless. We soon found a fox at Ridley, which took us past the Ash House Farm, heading for the Bath Wood, which we had previously drawn blank. Hounds ran at a nice pace towards Haughton. The huntsman made a long cast back to Spurstow, but nothing more could be made of it. Hounds then went to Chesterton Wood, where another fox went away towards Peckforton, scent being so bad hounds could hardly hunt ten yards at a time. Casting back towards Ridley, scent greatly improved. Hounds pursued their fox past Ridley and over the road at the toll bar. From here we began to go at a nice pace towards Neville Wood. Turn- ing to the right we ran over the big Cholmon- deley drains, which took toll of several of the field. Hounds, however, reached Buckley Hall, and, turning again, ran into the park and ac- counted for their fox in the laurel plantation. BLUE CAP. SIR WATKIN WYNN'S. Sir Watkin Wynn s hounds hunted on Friday from Brynypys, Overton, the seat of Mr. Edmund Peel. Finding at Asney Wood, the hounds ran through the Brynypys coverts to the Darlands, and shortly after tuey lost. Then ensued a fine hunt of one hour and forty minutes from Campbell's Gorse. The line taken was by the Argoed, then round for the Cloy and Ravalen tor Halghton Hall. The gamester crossed the brook and ran the full length of the Penley Dingles, then skirting Penley Hall he made for the New Gorse, and afterwards was hunted back to Halghton Hall and into the kitchen wood. Finally Penley Dingles was once more reached, and here scent gave out. The country was exceedingly heavy going, some horses being nearly up to their knees. From Cottage Gorse another capital hunt was had up to the River Dee in front of Pickhill Hall. The fox for once did not cross the river, but turned, and rattled along for Shock Loch Hall, eventually being lost in the Broughton country. These hounds met at Maesfen, near Whit- church, on Saturday. f he field was the largest seen here for the last fifty years, and included Mr. Frank Cotton (acting master), the Duke of Westminster, and Miss Shelagh West, Lord Kenyon, Lord Powis, General the Hon. Savage Mostyn, Marquis of Choimondeley, Lord George Cholmondeley, Lady Lettice Cholmondeley, Hon. G. R. C. Ormsby-Gore, Captain R. W. and Mrs. Ethelston, Hon. Alexander Parker, the Rev. the Hon. A. R. Parker, Hon. Mrs. Tyrwhitt, Sir Wyndham Hanmer, Captain and Mrs. Day, Mr. Myddleton, Mr. Barbour, Mr. S. H. and the Misses Sandbach, &c. Dozens of ladies were present in well-appointed equipages, and there were many cyclists and pedestrians. The fog was so dense that after waiting for three- quarters of an hour it was decided to move on to the Wyches, some five miles away, in the hopes that then there would be a change for the better, but unfortunately, such was not the case. By half-past one o'clock the great majority of the field had left, convinced that hunting was out of the question. The hounds, however, did not leave, and those of the field who "stuck to their guns" were rewarded with an exceedingly good "fog hunt" of forty minutes. The country was very heavy, and very blind; nevertheless, hounds went at a capital pace, scent being good, in almost a direct line for Cuddington, and when just below Malpas the fog was so black that it was positively dangerous to go on any longer, and I so hounds were with some difficulty stopped.

NEW NORTHWICH MEDICAL OFFICER. On Friday afternoon the Northwich Board of Guardians proceeded to the appointment of a Northwich district medical and vaccination officer and workhonse medical officer, rendered vacant by the resignation, after forty-one years' service, of Dr. Thomas Moreton. The salary was £ 110, with vaccination and other fees. The applicants for the post were Drs. H. E. Gough, Alfred Marsh, and H. Howard. Dr. Gough, who is rural and urban medical officer, was appointed by a majority of fourteen. When you put him in his FIRST SUIT, BRADLEY'S I can find you one as smart and reasonable as any- one in the country.-rioregate-Weet corner of i Seller-street).

THE ARMY AND VOLUNTEERS. I CHESHIRE REGIMENT PROMOTIONS. Friday night's "Gazette" notified: The Cheshire Regiment The promotion to tLe rank of lieutenant of Second-Lieutenant J. A. Bus- field is ante-dated to 1st August last, on aug- mentation Second-Lieutenant H. S. Adair to be lieutenant, vice C. G. Porcher, promoted, I dated 15th ultimo. 1ST CHESHIRE AND CARNARVONSHIRE VOLUN- TEER ARTILLERY.—Regimental orders by Lieut.- Colonel Wilford N. LLoyd, commanding, for week ending Saturday, 26th January, 1901. Chester, Thursday, 17th January, 1901. 1. Drills and parades: Tuesday and Thursday, 7.30 p.m., physical and foot drill. There will be sword drill after parade on Thursday. 2. Special drill night for recruits All recruits enlisted this year will attend at the band room in Linenhall-street, at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday, in addition to the usual drill nights. 3. Church parade: The headquarter batteries will parade at the Drill Hall on Sunday, the 20th iiist., at 10.15 a.m., for divine service at Christ Church both bands to attend. The Commandant trusts every member will attend. 3. Bandsmen Recruits for the brass band will be enrolled by the Band President. Besides attending the band practices they must attend drills at the Drill Hall on Thursdays and at the Band-room on Wednesday, until they have qualified for efficiency. Other bandsmen must attend drills on Thurddays until they are legally efficient. 4. New members Officer commandsng batteries will enrol new mem- bers on Thursday nights. 5. Appointment extract from London Gazette," dated 9th January, 1901 1st Cheshire and Carnarvonshire Volunteer Artillery, Alan Frederic Sharpe, gent., to be second lieutenant; Second Lieutenant A. F. Sharpe is posted to the 1st Position Battery. 6. Transfer Lieutenant A. P. W. Blencowe is transferred from No. 4 Company to the 3rd Position Battery. 7. Promotions The following promotions will take place in the 2nd Position Battery To be sergeants, No. 3940, Corporal J. Greenall vice Howley, resigned, and 3945, Corporal H. Williams vice Broughton, resigned to be corporals, 3916, Bombardier J. Boswell vice Greenall, promoted, and 3913, Bombar- dier S. Boswell vice Williams, promoted; to be bombardiers, 3987, Wheeler A. McLeod vice J. Boswell, promoted, and 3920, Gunner R. Hughes vice S. Boswell, promoted, 3956, Gunner J. Williams and 3924, Gunner S. Mitchell. 8. Details for ensuing week: Orderly officer, Lieut. V. H. Dickson orderly sergeant, Sergeant J. 1:G. Bennett; orderly trumpeter, irumpeter W. Davies. By order (signed), C. E. FORESTIER- WALKER, Captain R.A., Adjutant 1st C. & C.V.A. 2ND (IIIARL OF CHKSl'BK S) VOLUNTEER BAT- TALION CHESHIRE REGIMENT.-Headquarters, Chester, Jan. 16th, 1901. Regimental orders by Lieut.-Colonel T. J. Smith, N.1)., commanding, for week ending Saturday, 25th Jan., 1901. 1. Volunteers for South Africa: Officers, non- commissioned officers, and men who are willing to volunteer for service in South Africa will please send in their names into the orderly-room by Saturday j, evening, 19th inst. 2: Parades: Head- quarter I-Cecruits) drill, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 7.30 p.m.; Saltney recruits, Tuesday and Thursday, at 7.30 p.m. 3. London Gazette The following extract is published for informa- tion :—2nd (lUarl of Chester's) Volunteer Battalion the Cheshire Regiment, Acting-Chaplain the Rev. J. R. Fuller, M.A., resigns his appointment, 8th January, 1901. Extract trom Regimental District Orders: No. 6—Men are cautioned that they are not to write direct to the War Office on any subject. All complaints, &c., are to go through their company officer to their commanding officer. Orderly Officer for the week, Lieutenant W. A. V. Churton Battalion Orderly Sergeant, Sergeant A. J. Red. Company Orderly Sergeants-A, Sergeant a. Williams; B, Sergeant W. Carr; C. Sergeant A. Tennyson; D, Colour Sergeant U. M. Roberts; E, Sergeant C. Sconce. Orderly bugler, AiCompany.—By order (signed), D. B. FHOMAS, Captain, Adjutant 2nd Volunteer Battalion Cheshire Regiment.

FREE CHURCHES. Preachers for next Sunday in the various Free Church places of worship:— Congregational, (Jueen-atreet: 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. D. Wynne Evans. Congregational, Upper Northgate-street: 10.45, and 6..50, Rev. F. Barnes, B.A. Congregational Welsh Chapel, Albion Park 10.45 and 6.0, Rev. Ivor Jones. Congregational, Great Boughton s 10.45 and 5.30, bupply. Congregational, Handbridge 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. W. Jones. English Presbyterian, City-road 10.30 and 6.3U, Rev. D. Treborth Jones. Presbyterian Church of England, Newgate-street: 11.0 and 6.30, Rev. J. Cairns Mitchell, B.D., F.R.A.S. Baptist, Groavenor Park: 10.45 and 6.30, Supply. Baptist, Milton-atreet 10.45 and 6.30, Supply. Baptist Mission Hall, Hoole: 10.45 and 6.3u. Welsh Baptist, Penri Memorial: lO.JO ana 6.0, Rev. J. Nicholas. Baptist, Hamilton-place 10.45 and 6.30. Wesleyan Methodist. St. John-street 10.30, Rev. W. S. Hackett; 6.30, Rev. J. B. Jones. Wesleyan Methodist, uity-road io.au, Rev. J. B. Jones; 6.30, Rev. A. W. Ward, B.A. 11.0, Mr. Wesleyan Methodist, Garden-lane: 11.0, Mr. S. P. Owen 6.30, Rev. W. S. Hackett. Welsh Weisleyan, Queen-street: 10.30 and 6.0, Rev. J. Wesley Hughes. Welsh Calvinistic Methodist, St. John-street: 10.30 and 6.0, Rev. J. P. Davies. Primitive Methodist, George-street: 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. H. Davenport. Primitive Methodist, Hunter-street: 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. J. Stark. Primitive Methodist, Boughton 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. W. Albert. Methodist New Connexion, Pepper-street: .10.45 and 6.30, ltev. T. C. Porteous. Church of Christ, Northgate-street: 10.45 and 6.30, Pastor M. A. Collins. Unitarian, Matthew Henry's: 11.0 and 6.30, Rev. H. E. Haycock. Unsectarian Mission Church, Hoole: 6.30. Boatman's Mission Hall, Victoria-plaee: 6.30, Society of Friends, Frodsham-street: 11.0. Waverton Presbyterian: 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. D. Manuel, M.A. ♦_

TIDE TABLE. HIGH WATER AT CHESTER MORN JiT. EVKH. JANUARY. n. x. (n. iN. n. M. 19 Saturday 11 21 116 5 11 41 20 Sunday J2 0 17 10 21 Monday. i2 21 18 11 12 40 22 Tuesday 1 0 18 S 1 20 23 Wednesday ] 1 40 19 2 2 0 24 Thursday. 2 22 19 5 2 42 25 Friday 3 I 18 11 3 24.

MARKETS. WREXHAM CATTLE. MONDAY.—There was an average supply of stock in the market to-day, and trade was good. Pigs were well represented, some of the fat ones making up to X5 2s. each. A number of useful porkers went for 10s. per score lbs., while others ranged from 8s. 6d. to 9s. 6d. per 201b. A goodly number of sheep were penned, and these sold well, making 7d. to 8d. per lb. Beef made from 6d. to 6 £ d. for best, and 5td. to 6d. for seconds. LIVERPOOL CATTLE, MONDAY.—The supply of cattle was smaller than last week, shewing a decrease of 114 beasts and an increase of 1,933 sheep. Slow demand for all classes at about late rates. Numbers: Beasts, 1,338; sheep, 5,796. Prices :-Best beasts, 6d. to 6id. second, Std. to 6d. third, 4Jd. to 5d.; best Scotch sheep, 8d. other sorts, 6d. to 7jd. LONDON CATTLE, MONDAY.—Beast entries were on a lighter scale than last week, but the demand was not very fast, and business in both prime and second qualities was quiet, quotations, however, marking no appreciable change. Calf trade nominal in absence of supplies. Pigs in slow request, and values easier; neat small sorts, 4s. 2d. to 4s. 4d. BRADFORD WOOL, MONDAY.—Owing to the interest with which the course of the London sales is awaited this market so far as the raw material is concerned, is largely in a state of suspended animation, and in reference, at any rate, to fine wools values are only nominal. In the yarn trade merchants have again miscellaneous offers from abroad but spinners, being well occupied on old contracts, for which particulars are arriving better, decline new business, except at recent advances. BIRKENHEAD AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE, TUES- DAY.—Hay, old, £ 3 10s. to X4 per ton; ditto, clover, X4 to E4 10s. per ton. Straw, wheat, ES per ton. Turnips, 18s. to £ 1 per ton. Manure, 2s. to 4s. per ton. CHESHIRE BUTTER AND EGO, FRIDAY.— Moderate delivery of home dairy produce. Little variation in quotations for butter. Eggs at easier figures. Inquiry steady. Quotations :-Stockport (Friday): Butter, lB. 3d. and Is. 4d. per lb.; eggs, 7 for la. Altrincham (Tuesday): Butter, Is. 4d. per lb.; eggs, 7 for Is. Macclesfield (Tuesday): Butter, Is. 3d. per lb.; eggs, 7 and 8 for Is. Crewe (Friday): Butter, Is. 3d. ner lb.: eersrs. 8 and 9 for Is. Sandbaoh (Thursday): Butter, Is. 4d. per lb.; eggs, 8 and 9 for Is. Conglqton: Butter, Is. 4d. per lb.; eggs, 8 for Is. Northwich: Butter, Is. 3d. and Is. 4d. per lb.; eggs, 8 and 9 for Is. Nantwich: Butter, Is. 4d. per lb.; eggs, 9 for Is. Knutsford: Butter, Is. 3d. and Is. 4d. per lb.; eggs, 8 for Is. Runcorn Butter, Is. 3d. per lb.; eggs, 7 and 8 for Is. Chester: Butter, Is. 3d. per lb. eggs, 8 and 9 for la. CHESTER EGG AND POULTRY, SATURDAY.— Prices at this market were :—Butter, Is. 2d. and is. 3d. per lb.; eggs, 8 for Is.; chickens, 2s. 6d. to 3s. each; ducks, 3a. to 3s. 6d. each geese, lOd. per lb, turkeys, 10d. and Is. per lb. pheasants, 5s. to 5a. 6d. a brace; partridges, 5s. a brace; hares, 4s. to 4s. 6d. each; rabbits, Is. to Is. 3d. each; pigeons, 8d. each. CHESTER CORN, SATURDAY. With a good demand and continued free deliveries prices of "1t ire f<rJ.r well maintained, and lasl votk j in- ■ e upheld in the moderate bufiuiess T»a.tesinif ,ucl oats each very firm. liaixey. ior n_K.iv.ng ~»nrp» 3es, steady. American MS." »i;-htly favours buyers. Foreign wheat getersliy t,1.dy at recent currencies. Quota- tion NEW. OLD. D. s. D. 8. D. S. D. Wlie!tt, p< ?jb. 0 to4 3 ()' 0 to 0 0 Wiicat, re<J „ :?.,? 0 4 ?0 0 0 0 Mating ilarW 0 0 00 0 0 l o -o (, ou Grinding d. Ølb. (I 0—0 (I 0 0—0 Co Oaw 46lb. 2 3-2 61 3 6—3 9 » *>• • 6-4 8 5 3-0 0 I-ians,„ 24011) 0-16 6 0 0 0 0 u,Ab'1 ° — 0 «;n 3-lie

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WORTHENBURY. CHOIR SUPPh;R.-On Friday evening the Rev. F. Payne Gallway and Mrs. Payne Gall- way very kindly entertained the members of the church choir to supper. Upwards of 30 sat down to an excellent repast, at the con- clusion of which the company enjoyed them- selves heartily with various games. Cheers for the generous host and hostess brought a pleasant evening to a close.

MALP AS. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—On Mon- day evening, the Malpas Branch of the Christian Endeavour Society held a special gathering in the Lecture Room of the Congregational Chapel. The refreshments were presided over by Mrs. G. S. Morgan, assisted by Mrs. Ogmore Morgans, Miss Morgan, and Miss Huxley. During the evening a musical programme was contributed by members of the society, under the presidency of the Rev. I. Ogmore Morgans.

KELSALL. I DEDICATION OF MEMORIAL WINDOW. Cf_3_- ¿.1- -At the morning service on ouuuay "u beautiful stained window, which has been placed in the south side of the chancel of St. Philip's Church in memory of the late Rev. John Dalton, was dedicated. The vicar (the Rev. T. J. Evans) read the dedicatory prayers, and the sermon was preached by the Rev. Edward Bryans, son of the late Rev. W. Bryans, of Tarvin vicarage. The window, which has two lights, has figures representing St. Luke and St. John with Christ with the two disciples at Emmaus and Christ's conversation with St. Peter by the Sea of Galilee. The inscription is:— "jTo the glory of God and in loving memory of John Dalton, who ministered in this parish 56 years, and died January 13,1900. This window was dedicated by parishioners and friends."

HELSBY. READING ROOM.—The first general meet- ing of the members of the newly-formed reading room was held on Monday evening, the Rev. E. Jermyn presiding over a good attendance. The following were elected officers :—President, the Rev. E. Jermyn; hon. secretaries, Messrs. J. Fedden and J. Gilfoyle; hon. treasurer, Mr. T. Hinde; committee, the Rev. C. R. McKee, Messrs. H. Knight, F. Cartwright, G. Wright, Jos. Davies, A. Priestner, J. Bibby, E. Smith, M. Boyle, R. W. Hill, F. Cliffe, A. Cooke, W. B. Barlow, J. T. Collier, and E. Hughes. The rules which had been drawn up were formally adopted, and it was decided that no lads under fourteen years of age should be admitted as members. SUPPER TO THE FOOTBALL TEAM.—On Thursday evening in last week Mr. S. Davies, landlord of the Railway Inn, entertained the football team and members of the committee at a supper in commemoration of the club having won the Yerburgh Charity Cup last season. About 24 members sat down. A smoking concert was afterwards held, presided over by Mr. E. W. Crosland. Songs, &c., were contributed by the following members and friends :—Messrs. F. Cartwright, J. Fedden, A. Cooke, W. Ebrey, E. Hughes, R. Evans, R. Jones, Sutton, M. Boyle, W. Stanway, R. Bibby, and J. Plevin. Mr. W. Stanway pre- sided in his usually efficient manner at the piano. Before the close of a most enjoyable evening, the healths of the president and the host and hostess were received with musical honours. — +

TARVIN. NEW ORGAN FOR THE CHURCH.—On Tuesday night a meeting of the congregation of St. Andrew's Church was held in the Parish Room to arrange for the purchase and erection of a new organ. The Vicar (the Rev. T. J, Evans) presided, and said they were committed to the erection of a new organ during the present year, and he would like it to be com- pleted and opened on the occasion of the parish festival, which takes place in July. He had received two estimates, one for 9286, and the other for E287. They had already C220 in the bank, and with the proceeds of the concert about to take place, and the collections on the opening day, he hoped to raise nearly the whole of the amount. He said it was pro- posed to build the organ where the vestry at present stands, and that the vestry be removed and brought to the end of the north aisle, and rebuilt in the vacant space there. The cost would not be very great. It would be necessary to submit plans to the Consistory Court when applying for a faculty.—It was decided to ask Mr. Ould, architect, of Chester, to prepare the plans.—It was proposed by Mr. W. E. Lea and seconded by Mr. R. Price, that, providing every- thing was satisfactory, the tender of Messrs. Nicholson and Lord to provide and erect a new organ for-X286 be accepted. A committee com- prising the clergy, churchwardens, sidesmen, Mr. H. M. Sacre, Messrs. J. Lea, R. Price, A. Dutton, W. E. Lea and G. Johnson was appointed to carry out all the arrangements. PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE GRAVEYARD.—On Tuesday night a meeting of the parishioners was held in the Parish-room to take into consideration the extension of the graveyard. The Vicar (the Rev. T. J. Evans) presided, and among those present were the Rev. B. N. Atkinson, Dr. Tom Moreton, Messrs. H. M. Sacre, J. Lea, W. E. Lea, R. Price, G. Johnson, R. H. Willis, A. Dutton. The Chairman, in stating the object of the meeting, said the matter was beeoming very pressin i inasmuch as the vacant space was very small indeed, and had it not have been for the opening of the graveyard at Daddon Church some two years ago, where twelve new graves had I already been made, the Tarvin graveyard would have been about filled. He (the vicar), together with the churchwardens, had approached the Ecclesiastical Commissioners with a view to the small croft at the end of the present ground, and now in the occupation of Mr. John Smith, being enclosed. The Com- missioners had instructed their agent, Mr. C. J. Andrews, of Chester, to inspect and report. Mr. Andrews had already done so, and he anticipated that their answer would be favour- able.—A discussion ensued as to what altera- tions would be necessary and the probable expenses of carrying them out.—The Vicar replied that the cost would be somewhere about £100. as the fencing would have to be of a sub- stantial nature in order to avoid all danger of I any cattle straying therein; also the legal expenses must be borne in mind. The church- wardens would have to bear the cost. If they did not take the matter up a report would have to be made to the Home Secretary, who would, by the powers conferred on him, be compelled to take steps to obtain a public cemetery to be managed by a properly constituted burial board.—Mr. J. Leach (clerk), in answer to enquiries from the Vicar, said that at the present rate of burials there would be sufficient space for graves for another twelve months.— It was ultimately decided on the proposition of Mr. J. Lea, and seconded by Mr. H. M. Sacre, that the matter be deferred for t welve months, and that in the meantime negotiations with the Commissioners be carried on for the convey- ance of the land.

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I FRODSHAM. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—A temperance meeting arranged under the auspices of the Free Church Council, was held on Saturday night in the Town Hall, Frodsham. Mr. T. Earlem presided over a good attendance, the speaker being the Rev. A. H. Kynaston. CURATES' AUGMENTATION FUND.— Gn Sunday morning and evening the annual sermons on behalf of the Curateb' Augmenta- tion Fund, were preached in the Parish Church by the Vicar (the Rev. H. B. Biogg, M.A.), in the absence through sickness of the Secretary, the Rev. J. R. Humble. The offer- tories amounted to a little more than L9. DEATH OF MR. WM. RODGERS.—Mr. Wm. Rodgers, farmer, of Netherton, died some- what suddenly. The deceased was an old resident in the neighbourhood and was respected. He had occupied himself with his usual duties up to the previous Tuesday when he contracted a bad cold, which subsequently developed into pneumonia, from which he eventually succumbed at the age of 62. He leaves a widow and a grown-up family to mourn his loss. The deceased was interred at Runcorn Cemetery on Wednesday.

I WREXHAM. BRABAZON EMPLOYMENT SOCIETY.— Mrs. Griffith Boscawen and the ladies of the Brabazon Employment Society gave an excellent tea to the infirm and aged men and women, workers under the auspices of the Society, in the large dining hall at the Wrexham Workhouse on Thursday evening. After tea, pretty small tea- pots, together with a quarter of a pound of tea, were presented to each of the women, while the men received each a pipe and a quarter of a pound of tobacco. Among those present were Mrs. Griffith-Boseawen, Mr. Philip Yorke and party, Mr. and Mrs. Summers, Mrs. Holland, Gresford, Miss Howell Evans, Mrs. and Miss Butler, Miss Davies, Plas Darland, Mrs. Simon Jones, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Loxham, Miss Ken- nedy, Miss Owen, Miss Bowdon, Miss Iron, Mre. and Miss Palin, Mrs. and Miss Thomas, Chestei- road, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Samuel, etc. Subse- quently the other inmates of the Workhouse and the children from the Workhouse schools were admitted to the hall, and a delightful entertainment was given, consisting of the performance of the amusing farce, The Area Belle," kindly got up by Mrs. Holland and her daughters, of Glan Alyn, Gresford, and other friends, and was extremely well acted, affording intense pleasure and amusement. Vocal and instrumental music was also provided by Miss Dorothy Holland on the violin, and by Miss Minnie Jones, who sang some pretty songs. A great many people were present, and a very enjoyable evening was spent.

I BUCKLEY. I SUDDEN DEATH.—On Saturday, as a woman I named Mary Ann Thornton, belonging to Lane End, was getting her groceries at Mr. James Wright's shop, and appearing in the best of health, she suddenly expired. She leaves a hus- band and three little children. It is supposed that heart disease was the cause. SOUTH BUCKLEY BRICK COMPANY.— In consequence of the resignation of Drs. Edwards and Wm. Skene as medical officers, an election took place on Friday evening. The result was as follows:-Dr. Hugh Williams, 78 votes; Dr. D. Fraser, M.B., 61 votes; and Dr. Hudsmith, 29. Dr. Williams is therefore appointed. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.—On Sunday after- noon, at a special service in Bistre Parish Church, conducted by the vicar and by the curate (the Rev. T. Dale-Jones), prizes were given for regular at- tendance and good behaviour to the scholars attending the Sunday schools of the parish church of All Saints' and St. Cecilia (Mynydd Issa). They were presented by Mrs. George. SEASONABLE GIFTS. — Through the generosity of Miss Pemberton, Nutfield, Surrey, and late of Plas Issa, coal and tea have been given to the poor of the parish of Bistre. She also sent clothes for the children attending Bistre Schools, which were distributed by Mrs. George (The Vicarage), assisted by Miss Bamber (headmistress), and greatly appreciated by the recipients. COLLIERY FLOODED OUT.-Some months ago Messrs. George Watkinson and Sons com- menced sinking operations in Nant Mawr. Coal was discovered, machinery, headgear, &c., were erected, and a stage made to convey the coal from the bank to the main road. Recently, however, as the men were at work, water broke in from some old workings, with the result that work for the present is suspended. It is hoped that the suspension of work is only temporary, as the new colliery will prove a boon to the neighbourhood, and a large number of men were being employed.

TARPORLEY. NATIONAL SCHOOL.—The annual prize- giving and children's treat took place on Thurs- day in the Town Hall. About 240 children sat down to tea, some 20 being absent through sickness. The teachers, kindly assisted by the Rev. W. H. Hughes (rector), Mrs. Hughes, the Rev. F. C. Smith, Mrs. and Miss Cooper, Mrs. Burston, Mrs. Garner, and Mr. Jenkins, experienced a busy three-quarters of an hour in satisfying the appetites of the juveniles. After- wards teachers and helpers had tea, during which the Rev. F. Clifton Smith gave selections on the gramaphone. At half-past six the children and parents were admitted to the entertainment. This consisted of a magic lantern exhibition of war pictures and comic views which were thoroughly enjoyed by the scholars, who shewed a keen knowledge of the various incidents in the war, the result of the daily use of a war map and flags by the head- master. After the entertainment came the prize-giving. Mr. Hughes kindly undertook this duty. The prizes were given solely for regular attendance. The managers of this school fully recognise the importance of regular attendance, and support the efforts of the teachers by every means in their power. The result is evident in the splendid attendance attained. The number of children increased year by year; those who have made full attendances have numbered from 40 to 60 for several years back. During the Dast year 63 children had made full atten- dances, and each received 5s.; ten children had been absent once, and each of these received 4s. 26 had attended 410 times out of a possible 430. Thus 99 children out of a school number- ing 263 have attended over 410 times each. Eight children have made full attendances for five years; six children full attendances for four years.—The Rector, who is chairman of the managers, addressed the parents, thanking them for sending their children so regularly, and shewing the importance to the school, the children, and the teachers of such regularity. In the name of the managers, he thanked the headmaster (Mr. Garner) and his staff for their heart-service. The managers were proud of their school and of their teachers. The num- bers' on the register were greater now than ever in the history of the school. (Applause.) The headmaster thanked the rector and parents for their long-continued kindness. During the 19 years he had been among them, he had experienced nothing but kindness from clergy and managers. He thanked his fellow-teachers for their loyalty, and the thorough good feeling which exists among them. The Rev. F. Clifton Smith thanked Mr. Hughes for his kindly interest in the school, and for distributing the prizes. The lantern exhibition was through the kindness of Mr. Grocott and Mr. W. Reece. Votes of thanks to the subscribers brought a very pleasant evening to a close. t

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