Cheshire Observer

ONE-SIDED LEGISLATION. &. 'I A singularly clumsy attempt was made in the House of Commons on Wednesday even- ing to obtain special, one-sided legislation on behalf of trade-unions. It was professed by the advocates of this policy that great con- fusion exists in the minds of the Judges as to the actual state of the law bearing upon trade- unions, but the debate in the House proved clearly that the confusion exists solely in the minds of the advocates of special legislation in the interests of this particular body of workmen. All the trouble arose over the notorious House of Lords decision in the Taff Vale case, which laid it down that a trade-union is liable to be sued for the illegal acts of its accredited officers. No very great hardship, surely, in this. It is on ly what all other bodies of men are subject to, and why trade-unions should expect to be placed on a different plane and to be allowed all the advantages or combination and! corporate existence without accepting the consequent responsibilities it is difficult to comprehend. Mr. Beaumont, who intro- duced the question, moved that legislation was necessary to prevent workmen from being placed by Judge-made law in a position inferior to that intended by Parliament in 1875." The hon. member contented himself with simply submitting that the Judges had not interpreted the law in the spirit in which Parliament intended, but the following speakers on the same side went much further. Mr. Bell, for instance, in a hectoring speech, declared that two millions of trade-unionists would not be satisfied to remain in their present position, and the employers would be responsible for any unwise opposition to the present demand." He further argued that if trade-unions were liable to be sued, they ought also to have the right to sue. All he professed to desire was absolute equality of treatment. The member for Derby, how- ever, was simply beating the wind by this sort of argument, for the right to sue has never been denied to trade-unions. He claimed that hitherto the Conspiracy and Protection of Property Act and the common law afforded sufficient protection to employers and workmen, but he conveniently overlooked the fact that the individual officers of trade- unions who might be proceeded against would possibly turn out to lie: men of straw against whom redress in. a civil sense was impossible. In his catalogue of the grievances of trade- unions Mr. Bell was betrayed into a state- ment which brings himself and his cause into ridicule. He complained that, through the medium of the character system, employers constantly prevented workmen from getting employment from other firms. "He knew from experience that railway companies would not give work to any man until they had a reply from his former employer, and there was grave justification for the suspicion that, as the result of these investigations, men often failed to obtain employment." Mr- Bell must, indeed, have been hard driven for grievances, when he ventured to bring forward this common business principle as an indict- ment of railway companies. What have railway companies done that they should be compelled, at the bidding of a trade-union or any other body, to engage men without making enquiries as to their characters in the most natural quarter, namely their former employers? It is the employment of wild, reckless statements of that description that brings a cause into disrepute. Scarcely less unhappy was another supporter of the motion. .J. V .J..L I Sir Robert Reid, who in an unguarded moment, urged that the House of Lords had decided that a wrong committed in the course of a strike by an obscure person-one of many thousands of men—might result in thD taking of funds which had been dedicated to charitable purposes." Now, as the Attorney-General, in his reply clearly shewed, this statement was amazingly in- accurate. The House of Lords decided no such things as Sir Robert alleged. The decision was, not that any stray member of a trade-umion might, by his act, cause the union to be sued in the courts, but that the unions nnpst be held responsible for the act of its accredited officer or agent, just as any other body of men would be treated under the common law. The assertion that money intended for "charitable purposes," namely the relief of the widows and families of deceased members of the union, might be forfeited through the act of a member was equally misleading. If such an event happened, it would be the fault of the trade-unionists themselves and not of outsiders. So long ago as 1871 Sir Michael Hicks-Beach proposed that the trade- union benefit funds should be separated from the "fighting funds," but the then Home Secretary, Mr. Bruce, declared that no trade- union would accept such a condition. Mr. Broadhurst, on Wednesday, cordially applauded this interpretation of the spirit animating trade-unionists, and the Attorney- General thereupon asked in the name of com- monsense how any member could now manu- facture a grievance out of this, if that was the attitude of trade-unions themselves. It had occurred to him, as it might to many people, that it would be advantageous to keep the two funds separate, but if the trade- unionists deliberately elected to blend the funds, it was preposterous for them to say that it was a hardship for those funds to be made liable. The Attorney-General, through his trenchant reply to the advocates of the motion, pulverised their case. He shewed with great lucidity that all the House of Lords decision amounted to was that the ordinary law of the land applies to trade- unions, as to everyone else in this country- that a trade-union is liable to be sued for acts which are done by its ofifcers within the scope of their authority." Dispassionate on- lookers will cordially re-echo his emphatic pronouncement, that anyone should get up and gravely propose that a decision of that kind in the interests of any body or bodies, however respectable and useful, should be repealed by legislation was simply astound- ing." There is no other word that adequately describes the suggestion, and the only surprise is that the motion was not defeated by a larger majority than 29 votes.

LOCAL & GENERAL NOTES. Major-General Hallam Parr has arrived in Chester and taken over the command of the North-Western Military District in succession to Major-General Swaine. Major-General Hallam Parr comes to us with a distinguished career to his credit, while Major-General Swaine carries with him in his retirement the kindest wishes of military and civilian residents in the city and countless other friends throughout the North- Western District. The ladies who responded to the appeal of the Mayoress of Chester to collect on behalf of Queen Victoria's Jubilee Nurses Fund have now brought in their cards, which shew a gratifying total of about L100. This sum has been received from the least well-to-do of the women of the city, the more prosperous residents having not yet been approached. These latter, however, will have an opportunity of giving their contributions next Sunday, when practically all the churches and chapels in the city and suburbs will make collec- tions on behalf of this fund, which is intended as a memorial of the great and much-revered Queen Victoria. The Mayoress, who is putting her whole heart into the benevolent work, is quite confident that these church collections will pro- duce a substantial sum, if the well-to-do inhabitants of the city and neighbourhood emulate the example set by their poorer neighbours. The donations from the houses already visited have come in sums ranging from sixpence to a penny. It will thus be seen that the oompany of some fifty lady col- lectors have performed a self-saorificing work, and it is to be trusted that the effort will result in the raising of a really handsome sum. A sad note was struck at the County Council meeting by the retirement of Mr. Joseph Beckett from the chairmanship of the Main Roads Committee, which he has occupied for 13 years with credit to himself and advantage to the county. Mr. Beckett remarked that he began this work at an age when most men were leaving off. However that may be he has dis- charged the duties with marked ability, and it is greatly due to the enthusiasm with which he has thrown himself into the work, coupled of course with the efforts of an able staff, that the main roads of the county are in such splendid order. At the present time we are spending less pro- portionately on our roads in Cheshire than our neighbours in Shropshire, and it is generally admitted that there is no comparison between the two counties in this respect. The giant who filled the role of The Terrible TurK" ac tho Rowley xneatre In last week's visit of The Circus Girl" proved a very handy man when two undesirable visitors from the Races appeared at the theatre entrance. Two ladies had just booked seats, when the Race ruffians snatched the tickets and were about to make their way into the stalls on the cheap. Luckily the theft was observed and the intruders challenged. They insisted, however, that they had paid their way, and offered to fight rather than retire. For this purpose they were invited into a more commodious area, where to their consternation they were confronted with the real, live giant, standing 6ft. lliin. in his stockings and 7ft. lin. in his boots. The Terrible Turk was a veritable apparition to the two Liliputian parasites of the Turf, who forgot all their fighting promises and slunk ignominiously from the scene. The new county budget is satisfactory reading for the ratepayers. It had been feared that there might be some increase in the amount to be asked for on account of the requirements of the year, but the Finance Committee are now satisfied that they will be able to jog along with a county rate of 41d. in the E. The county rate for several years has averaged 5d, or 5d., and in other years has even reached 6d. or 6id. The reduction will be very acceptable. The Upton Asylum Committee were criticised in some quarters three years ago for causing almost the whole of their milch cows to be slaughtered on account of the appearance of tuberculosis. The result has, however, fully justified their action. Cattle free from tuber- culosis were obtained in the place of these animals, and now the committee are able to report the gratifying circumstance that the deaths from phthisis have decreased by about one-half. It was from very humble beginnings that the Royal Alexandra Hospital at Rhyl, a new wing of which the Prince and Princess of Wales opened on Monday, has grown into a large and important institution, well deserving of Royal recognition. The hospital was first started in a small house at Rhyl as a convalescent home for children, and it is interesting to remember that the late Archdeacon Henry Powell Ffoulkcs was the guiding spirit in this founding of the institution a little over 30 years ago. Unfor- tunately lie has not lived to see the full fruition of his work; but it must have been with feelings of no ordinary pride that his widow on Monday witnessed the Royal ceremony. When it rains "cats and dogs," the stolid Briton, accustomed to the lovely vagaries of his climate, is not astonished, but when it rains ink, as it has done in Cheshire in more than one locality within the past week, a legitimate grievance arises. Mr. Hurleston Leche writes, I informing us that this latter phenomenon was observed at Carden on Friday afternoon by him- self and his gamekeeper. Our Tarvin correspon- dent chronicles a similar incident, also on Friday afternoon, rain "as black as ink" having been seen to fall in torrents for a considerable time. It will be interesting to know what explanation of the phenomenon is forthcoming from our scientific friends. Meantime, so far as the weather goes, the times are out of joint," the calendar and the thermometer being strangely at variance. The former proclaims this to be the middle of May and the latter adheres to freezing point or thereby every night, while by day the unkindly northerly and easterly winds paralyse vegetation and sadden all around. Fortunately the heavy and not opaque rain of Thursday night appears to have brought a little more genial temperature. Chester has many sons of whom she has reason to be proud. One of them is Mr. Lee Hankey who has won distinction in the realm of art. He has exhibited in the Academy nearly a dozen times, and it will be noted with satisfaction that he is represented in the Academy this year by two portraits of children. Mr. Hankey," says M.A.P. "is one of the younger men of the artistic world just over thirty a member of the Royal Institute and of the Society of Oil Painters; and a particularly successful artist when he us his pencil and brush in depicting quiet and picturesque scenes in France and Picardy." The walls of his studio at Fulham "are hung with water colours, all shewing that the artist's happiest hours, so far as his painting is con- cerned, have been spent across the sea." Oddly enough," remarks the writer in "M.A.P. "lie has never painted a single picture in Cheshire or North Wales, although his boyhood was passed there and he returns, now and again, to see his people-who, by the way, had little faith in his ever earning a living by the brush. He started life with a firm of designers. After giving all his time and energy for several years to drawings of furniture and wall-paper, Mr. Hankey came to London, with an experience of hard and careful work that he has found of great value in many direct and indirect ways. One of his best water-colours was chosen, last season, by the Hungarian Government for the National Gallery at Buda- Pesth and three years ago The Tangled Well,' a picture which he exhibited at the Suffolk- street gallery, was bought by the Cape Colony Government and sent to South Africa." Mr. J. E. Green, Parkgate, writes to vent bis indignation at his discovery that a water-bailiff has been employed by the Dee Fishery Board at Heswall without being formally appointed by that body. We have received the letter too late for publication, but this is the gist of it. As Major Leadbetter informed the meeting of the Board on Saturday, they are constantly discharging men, and it would be an absurd procedure to have to wait until the following meeting of the Board for the appointment of men to fill the vacancies. Such an arrangement might suit the poaching frater- nity, but it would be wholly unworkable from the Board's point of view. Whatever the strict letter of the law may be, the business-like way of the matter appears to be to engage a fresh bailiff at once, subject to the subsequent approval of the Board. Genuine grievances must be very scarce at the present season in the Parkgate district, it I this is the best one that can be trumped up.

The Right Hon. John Morley, M.P., has arrived on a visit to Hawarden Castle. The Earl of Macclesfield is to be one of her Majesty's four train bearers at the Coronation. Lord and Lady Mostyn have arrived at 1, Here- ford-garctens for the season. The Duchess of Westminster left Eaton for Halkyn Castle. Her Grace returns to Eaton to-day (Saturday). Lord Tollemache has been prevented by ill health from attending any of the King's Levees. He has now left London for Peck fur ton. It was announced in the Senate at Melbourne, on Wednesday night that the Earl of Hopetoun is about to resign the Governor-Generalship of the Australian Commonwealth. Lord and Lady Shaftesbury arc now at Hedsor, which they have taken from Lord Boston for May and June. Hedsor is Lord Boston's house on the river, near Clifden, Maidenhead. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Threlfall and the Misses Threlfall have arrived at 24, Cadogan-gardens for the season. Mrs. Charles Threlfall will give a small dance there on Thursday, the 12th of June. Mr. Robert Yerburgh, M.P., was unable, through an unfortunate attack of influenza, to vote for the second reading of the Education and the Finance Bills. Mr. Yerburgh is at present recruiting his health at Woodfold, his seat at Blackburn. The King has been pleased to place in the hands of Messrs. Thomas Agnew and Sons the copyright of the State portrait of His Majesty by Mr. Luke Fildes, R.A., and to permit them to arrange to publish a mezzotint of the picture by Mr. J. B. Pratt. Sir Elliott Lees, Bart., D.S.O., M.P., left London on Tuesday in order to. go into camp with the Dorsetshire Yeomanry, in which corps he holds a captain's commission, for their annual trainin-, and will be absent from his Parliamentary duties until the end of the month. It is understood that Lord Penrhyn has just purchased the Plas Ladwig estate, Bangor, from Mr. W. Farrar Roberts. Plas Lodwig was strongly supported locally as a better site for the University College of North Wales than the Bishop's Park- cum-Penrallt site, which was finally selected by the Governors. Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll attended Colonel Barrington Foote's concert at Grosvenor House on Tuesday. Her Royal Highness was met at the entrance, and conducted to the concert room by Countess Grosvenor and Colonel and Mrs. Barrington Foote, and remained to the end of the concert. Among the congregation at the Hawarden Parish Church on Saturday evening was Lord Aberdeen, who had driven over from Chester in the afternoon to the Rectory. His Lordship had been attending the Installation of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales as Chancellor of the Welsh University on the preceding Friday at Carnarvon. A meeting of the executive committee of the f National Memorial to Mr. Gladstone was held on I Tuesday at Spencer-house. Earl Spencer presided. Among the subjects considered were the site for the London monument now being executed by Mr- Hame Thornycroft, R.A., the designs for the Edinburgh monument by Mr. Pittendrio-h Macgillivray, R.S.A., and the building for the St. Deiniol's Library at Hawarden. Miss Dorothy Cotton-Jodrell's wedding to Captain Ramsden is fixed for June 3rd, and will take place at St. Paul's, Kniglitsbridge. The bride's dress will be embroidered with white roses. and the bridesmaids will have toques and bouquets of the same flower. There are to be ten brides- maids, among whom are Miss Clive Jodrell, Lady Muriel Parsons, Lady Beatrix Taylour, and the little daughters of Lady Maud Ramsden, Lady Broughton, and Mrs. Cosmo Bonsor. HOOTON PARK WHITSUNTIDE MEETIXG. The forthcoming race meeting at Hooton on Bank Holiday promises to be one of the most attractive, upwards of eighty entries for the six races to be decided having been secured. As the value of the stakes is far in excess of most purely steeplechase meetings, runners will be plentiful and of the best class. The course was visited by several owners and trainers during Chester race-week, and pronounced by them one of the finest in the kingdom. Under the able management of Mr. W. S. Gladstone, a good day's racing is certain. The principal events will be the Hooton Hall Handicap Steeplechase of 200 sov., and the Selling Steeplechase of 150 sov. The Earl of HaddingtOll and the Ladies Baillie Hamilton have arrived at 41, Eaton-square. The Marchioness of Cholmondeley and Lady Lettice Cholmondeley have arrived at 21, Brvanston- street. The Earl and Countess of Scarborough have ar- rived at 21. Park-lane, from Sandbeck Park, Rotherham. Katharine Duchess of Westminster and Lady Mary Grosvenor were at Mrs. Algernon Egerton's dance. Mrs. Thomas Brocklebank was presented at the Court of May 2nd by the Viscountess Cross and not as we stated in our issue of last week. Mr. A. G. Boscawen, M.P., and Mrs. Boscawen were amongst those present at the last Court held by the King and Queen. The Committee of the House of Lords has just passed the Wrexham Train ways Bill, by which it is proposed to run an electric tramway four miles to khosllanerchrugog. A concert, under royal and distinguished patron- age, will be held on Thursday, June 5, at three o'clock, at Grosvenor House (by kind permission of the Duke of Westminster), in aid of t Eertl iiission of Relief Ship Fund. The newly-appointed Registrar of the County Court of Altrincham is Mr. James Bowen Rowlands, a son of his Honour J udge Bowen Rowlands K.C., of the County Court Circuit of which Birkenhead is the centre. The Secretary of the Chester General Infirmary begs to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of a donation of ?5 5s. to the Parkgate Conv=nt Home from the Chester and District Workingmen's Hospital Saturday Committee. Among those present at the ball given by Lord Leconfield on Friday night at his residence in Chesterfield Gardens, were Lord and Lady Crewe with Lady Sybil Primrose, the Countess Grosvenor, Lady Shaftesbury, and Lady Lettice Grosvenor The marriage between John Douglas Wynne Griffith, eldest son of W. D. W. G riffith, of Garn, Denbighshire, and Winifred Ellen, youngest daughter of the Rev. William Nash, rector of Somerby-cum-Humby, Grantham, will take place on Thursday, the 19th of June, at Somerby. The fourth annual dinner of the Shropshire Society was held at the Hotel Cecil on Fridav. Colonel Kenyon-Slaney occupied the chair, and among the large company present were: Lord Barnard, the Hon. S. F. Ormsby-Gore, M.P., Sir Wyke Bayliss, Mr. Wynne Come, Captain Cecil Hunt, Mr. Edgar Kcnyon, Mr. Jasper More, M.P., Mr. J. H. Redman, Mr. G. N. Marcy, Captain Adrian Jones, and the hon, secretary, Mr. Middleton Richards F.S.I. SUCCESS.—Mr. Hugh C. Brierley, third son of the late Mr. J. C. Brierley, of Chester, has just passed the examination held in April for the fellowship of the Surveyors' Intitute (F.S.I.). In the previous examination for associateship a year ago, he was placed first on the list and carried off the Institution prize of 15 guineas. VOLUNTEERING IN FLINTSHIRE.—We find from the War Office returns, that on the 1st November, 1901, the number of Volunteers enrolled in Flint- shire was 1,074. These figures are made up as follows:—Engineers (1st Flintshire): 143 efficient, 11 non-efficient; total enrolled, 154. Rifles (2nd V.B. Royal Welch Fusiliers): 912 efficient, 8 non- efficient total enrolled, 920. GBOSVENOB PARK BAPTIST CHURCH.—The school anniversary services were held on Sunday, the special preacher being the Hon. D. T. Phillips, U.S. Consul, Cardiff. A young people's service was held in the afternoon, and was ably presided over by Air. R. H. Lanceley. The preacher for the day distributed the prizes for the past year, also medals to scholars who had collected 5s. and more for the Century Fund." On Monday there was a public tea, which was followed by a lecture from the Hon. T. D. Phillips, entitled Uncle Sam and John Bull." The Sheriff of Chester occupied the chair, and was supported by several members of the Town Council. HANDBRIDGE MAN CENSUIIF-D.-On Monday, Mr. E. Brassey (city coroner), held an inquest at the Coach and Horses, Handbridge, on the two-months, old daughter of John Jtmes, labourer, Harrison's- court, n and bridge.—The father of the child said that on Saturday evening his daughter was well, but when he awoke on Sunday morning she was dead. In reply to the Coroner, four children, his wife and himself slept in the bed. Neither was the worse for drink. The child was insured for 30s. He had been in regular work for seven years and earned 18s. a week.—Dr. Harrison said death was due to over-lying. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death," and the witness Jones was censured by the Coroner for not providing better sleeping accommodation for his family. MAP OF JNANTWICH AND DISTRICT.—We have received from the Secretary of the Board of Agriculture a folding pocket map recently pub- lisned by the Ordnance Survey of Nantwich and the surrounding district, on the scale of one inch to the mile. The map is printed in colours on sheets 18 inches by 12 inches, mounted on canvas, in a cover, price Is. The map is in outline with contours, the hill leatures being printed in brown. It is useful for general topographical purposes, and should also prove serviceable to cyclists and pedestrians, since it shews the roads, indicating their character and whether metalled or not, footpaths, hills, rivers, towns, villages, railway stations, and local boundaries. Copies of the map may be obtained from the local agents or, through any bookseller, from the Ordnance Survey Office, Southampton. Copies may also be ordered through head post-ofiices in towns where there are no agents. THE LATE HON. CLAUD VIVIAN.-The coffin con- taining the remains of the late Hon. Claud Hamilton Vivian, whose death we announced in our last issue, was brought from London late on Sunday and placed in Pentraeth Church soon after daylight on Monday morning. Those attending the funeral assembled at the church at 12.30. The Rector, the Rev. E. P. Howell. read the burial service, and the bearer party consisted of twelve tenants and servants. A massive wreath of forget-me-nots from Mary Lady Vivian was placed on the coffin and lowered into the grave, and a beautiful Welsh hymn was sung by the choir as a final leave-taking. The chief mourners were Anthony, Claud, Cyril, and Paul Vivian (sons), the Hon. W. W. Vivian (brother), Lord Vivian, and the Earl of Buchan. Others present included Sir Richard Wiliiams-Bulkeiey, Air- Rice-Roberts, Air. Taylor, Capt. Williams, Mr. Lambert, and many others, including the tenantry. There were a great number of wreaths. THE KING'S LEVEE.—At a levee held by the King on Monday, the following, among others, were pre- sented ;Ür. T. Brocklebank, deputy-lieutenant for Cheshire, by Earl Egerton of Tatton Lieutenant R. Barbour, Cheshire Imperial Yeomanry, on return from active service, by Colonel Earl of Harrington; Second Lieut. P. K. Glazebrook, Cheshire Imperial Yeomanry, by Colonel the Earl of Harrington; Major Lord A. H. Gros- venor, Cheshire Imperial Yeomanry, on return from active service, by Colonel the Earl of Harrington; Capt. N. W. Haig, 6th Dragoons, adjutant Cheshire Imperial Yeomanry, on return from active service, by Colonel the Earl of Har- rington Lieut. A. M. R. Legh, Cheshire Im- perial Yeomanry, by Colonel the Earl of Har- rington; Second Lieut. G. C. Lees-Milne, Cheshire Imperial Yeomanry, by Colonel the Earl of Harrington; Mr. Alfred Mond, by Dr. Ludwig Mond; Mr. Robert Mond, by Dr. Ludwig Mond; Captain R. S. Webber, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, on return from active service, by Major-General Sir Leslie Rundle, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., D.S.O. THE DEE ESTATES.—In the King's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice on ednesday the case of The King v. The Dee Estates, Limited, came before the Lord Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Channell, sitting as a Divisional Court, on an application for the issue of a writ of certiorari to remove an indictment for trial into the High Court. Mr. S. Moss, who made the application, read an affidavit by Mr H. G. Roberts, solicitor, of Mold, Flintshire, and clerk to the Hawarden Rural District Council, from which it appeared that the inspector to the Hawarden Rural District Council, named Lloyd, laid an information against the Dee Estates before the Hawarden justices, under section 94 of the Highways Act of 1835, alleging that higher Ferry Lane, in the parish of Sealand, was out of repair, and that the Dee Estates, Limited, were liable to keep the highway in repair. The defendants denied their liability, whereupon the justices ordered an indictment to be preferred against the defendants. The motion now was that the indictment should be removed into this court. The Court granted the writ of certiorari, making it absolute in the first instance. MUSICAL SUCCESSES.—The following candidates were successful in passing in the local centre examination of the Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music held at Chester on April 1st:—Senior Grade- Pass Certificates :— Miss Ethel M. Beckett, violin (teacher, Mr. Leon Veerman) Miss Mary H. Jones, piano, Howell's School, Denbigh (Miss Isabel Mac-farren); Miss Phyllis M. Owen, violin, Queen's School Mr. Leon Veerman) Miss Ellen A. Pickering, piano (Miss A. F. Stephens); Miss Evelyn M. Smith, piano (Dr. Joseph C. Bridge); Miss Isabel R. Wilson, piano, School of Music, Mold (Madame Douglas-Adams). Junior Grade—Pass Certificate: Miss Elizabeth B. Wrench, piano (Miss G. -At. Pollitt). Rudiments of Music-Pass Certificates; Miss Alary H. Jones, Howell's School, Denbigh (Miss Isabel Macfarren) Miss Phyllis M. Owen, Queen's School (Mr. Leon Veerman); Miss Ellen A. Pickenng (Miss A. F. Stephens); Miss Evelyn M. Smith (Dr. Joseph C. Bridge); Miss Isabel R. Wilson, School of Music, Mold (Madame Douglas-Adams); Miss Marion Ashton, the Queen's School (Miss M. Macdonald); Miss Elizabeth Evans, School of Music, Mold (Madame Douglas-Adams); Miss Florence M. Harris (Miss F. Stephens) Miss Kate Walker, Miss Birch's School (Miss A. F. Stephens); Miss M. Wallington (Miss Katherine Clegg) Miss Winifrede Williams, School of Music, Mold (Madame Douglas-Adams). CHESTER SUXDAY SCHOOL UNION—On Wednes- day evening an interesting meeting took place in the City-road Presbyterian Church, when over 40 veteran Sunday school teachers belonging to the Chester Sunday School Union were presented with diploma awards, recently granted by the Sunday School Union Council for long and valuable service in the Sunday school cause. Mr. Beresford Adams (president of the union) occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance. In a short address the president remarked that the meeting was almost unique in its character Most of them would know that the movement with which they were identified that night was started by the council of the Sunday School Union. Already between three and four thousand long service diplomas had been issued through the Sunday School Union, and he was glad to say that Chester was contributing a fair share of applicants for the diplomas, for he understood there were 44 on the list of recipients Councillor W. G. Townend, of Middleton, presented the awards to the following teachers:—Mr. John Miller (Gros- venor Park Baptist), Mrs. Richard Jones, Mrs. Ffoul es, Mr. Thos. Reeves and Mr. John Morris (Boughton Congregational. the Rev. W. Jones and Mrs. Jones (Handbridge), Mr. C. Setchell, Mr. W. Denson and Mr. Wm. Pritchard (City Mission Mrs. W. T. Williams. Miss Higgins, Miss Annie Jackson and Mr. C. W. Crosbie (Northgate Con- gregational), Mr. WTilcox, Mr. W. Skenfield, Mr. John Jones, Mr. Edward Lloyd, Miss Mary Haswell, Miss Kate Edwards and Mr. John Cameron (City-road Presbyterian), Mr. A. W. Armstrong. Mr. W. Ferguson). Mr. J. Settle, Mr. R. Wallis, Mrs. Henderson and Mr. Chas. McGill (Newgate-street Presbyterian), Mr. Beresford Adams, Mr. Geo. Adams, Mr. J. T. Partington, Mr. Phomix, Mr. R. Lanceley, Mr. J. Vernon, -N l r J. Vernon, Miss Seller, Mr. W. Candeland, Mr. Jos. Jones, Mr. Thos. Adams, Mr. Henrv Clegg, Mr. Thos. Nixon, Mr. E. Cotgreave, and Mr. W. Vemon (George-street Primitive Methodist).— Councillor Townend dtcrwards delivered a forcible address. CHESTER GLEE CLUB.—The last "smoker" of the season under the auspices of the Glee Club, took place at the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday night, Mr. W. O. White presiding over a crowded attendance. Mr. E. Robmson, the senior deputy-conductor, owing to the absence of the conductor through indis- position. was called upon to wield the baton, and under his direction the club gave a smart rendering of a number of choice glees, including, "Come, gentle Zephyr," "Hart and hind are in their lair," Ina cell or C;LVERN deep," Comrades in arms, Strike the lyre, and "The image of the rose," t11,.e solo^ in the ??' being capitally sung by Mr. W. E. Snelson. A great treat was furnished bv the rendering in a highly finished style of a couple of violin solos by Mr. Rowlands, of Liverpool, who was introduced by Captain Hall, the secretary. His first selection, "Gipsy Dance," was sufficient to rouse the enthusiasm of the audience, and in response to a vociferous encore he contributed a Cradle song," touching in its beautiful simplicity, which quite captivated his hearers. Mr. Rowlands was also encored for his second solo, in which he dis- plaved marvellously fine technique. He was accom- panied on the piano by Mr. G. H. Allen, of East- ham, who al so delighted the audience with his selection of comic songs, which included, "Dolly Grey, So was I," and as encores "Ballymoney Conversazione," and "Why did I leave my little back room." Mr. A. M. Proctor, who was in fine voice, gave Thou'rt passing hence," responding to an encore with the always-popular" Yeoman's Wedding." Mr. H. C. Houghton sang with good taste Only once more," while Mr. Robinson, after being encored for The laird's fling," responded with the humorous song "The jolly anglers." Before the proceedings closed the president (Mr. W. O. White) thanked the members for their support during the year, and incidentally referred to the fact that an early river trip was m contem- plation. Mr. R. Butterworth presided at the piano with his accustomed skill, and the concert wound up with the glee "To our next merry meeting," Auld lang syne," and the National Anthem.

IMESSRS. BOLLAND'S SUCCESS. I In connection with the Royal visit to Wales, Messrs. Bolland were again favoured with Royal patronage. On Thursday in last week they fur- nished and elaborately deoorated a large marquee at Bangor, in which the Princess of Wales received purses on behalf of the Carnarvonshire and Anglesey Infirmary. The front of the Infirmary was also elaborately decorated. At Bangor, on Friday, Messrs. Bolland supplied the monstre marquee, in which they served the Royal luncheon in a style worthy of their great reputa- tion. This marquee was lined throughout with red and white sateen and beautifully decorated with festoons of smilax and red and white roses. Hanging baskets, some of which were filled with fern and roses, others entirely with roses, added a pleasing effect to the general appearance. The wall panels were arranged with floral devices. The 23 tables were artistically decorated I with flowers, patriotically emblematical, red and white roses and blue cornflowers, forming a most unique arrangement. There were altogether 700 guests and at the Royal table, which was handsomely ap- pointed, 88 of the most distinguished guests sat down. The President, Lord Kenyon, occupied the chair. The Princess of Wales sat on his right, while the Prince was on his left. Earl Carrington, Earl Spencer, Lord and Lady Mostyn, Lady Mary Lygon, and many others, were also present. Light refreshments were supplied to their Royal Highnesses and suite, and also the most distinguished members of the University, at the Pavilion at Carnarvon, on Friday. The arrangements for furnishing the Royal apart- ments were also satisfactorily carried out by Messrs. Bolland. They received every assistance from the London and North-Western Railway representative, Mr. Entwistle, the new district superintendent. All the firm's arrangements were highly satisfactory, and the event may be placed in the list of their greatest successes.

CORONATION FESTIVITIES. (See also page 7 I HAWARDEN GUARDIANS' PROPOSALS. I I ADDRESS TO THE KI?G. I INMATES' TREAT. ) r KING'S HEALTH IN BEER. I TEMPERANCE PARTY'S OPPOSITION. I On Thursday the Hawarden Board of Guardians were occupied some time discussing the arrangements for celebrating the Coronation. Mr. Wilcock raised objection to the resolution, contained in the minutes of the last meeting, to give the inmates of the workhouse two days' Coronation fare. He said there were many workingmen who bad to pay rates, and who would not be able to have a single day's treat. He gave notice of motion to rescind the resolution at the next meeting of the Board.—The Chairman pointed out that it would not be in order, as it had been passed at the last meeting unanimously. —Notice of motion was, however, handed in. The Chairman proposed that the resolution passed at the last meeting, by which tne Guardians decided to send an address to the King, be rescinded. The District Council had decided to send an address, and as the two bodies were almost identical, it would not matter much which sent it.—Mr. Wilcock seconded, and the motion was carried. Mr. Millington moved that in recognition of the Coronation each adult person in receipt of outdoor relief receive 6d. extra and each child 3d. lor one week.—Mr. Wilcock moved an amend- ment that the extra money be Is. and 6d. re- spectively.-—The amendment was carried. Miss Thom proposed that every inmate who liked should have a. glass of beer to drink the King's health in. Mr. W. Shepherd seconded. They ought. to let tne poor have Q. glass of wine if tney hked it instead of beer. Mr. Millington said that by yielding to such a resolution they only added another stick to the fire which had brought the paupers to the house. He would net do it, from principle, for the world. He considered no man a friend of the poor who forced intoxicating drink upon them. Mr. Shepherd (warmly): We don't want to force it upon them. Mr. E. Sidney laylor: Ask him to withdraw it, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Miihngton withdrew the word "force" and substituted me word "offer." -No man who offered that and withheld other things was a Iriend of the poor. Mr. Shepherd: What. have we withheld? Mr. John Jones did not think they ought to allow the meeting to degenerate into a temper- ance gathering. (Hear, hear.) They cugnt to have Mr. Tennyson Smith there. He moved that the beer be not allowed. The Rev. G. Owen thought there were many- people in the house who did not drink beer. lie moved that tobacco be substituted instead. Mr. W. Shepherd said the inmates liked a glass oi beer to IOOK forward to and to think about. Mr. A. Wright rtconded the Rev. G. Owen's motion. He agreed with what he had said. Mr. R. Roberts said it would never do them any harm, because they were past that. They had come there through it, and they would like it. Mr. J. Hampson protested against the argu- ments of the temperance folk. They seemed to think the man who proposed a glass of beer very bad indeed. It was most selfish to deprive these people of a glass of beer on Coronation day. They would only get one grass. It was the least they eculd do to give way, particularly bK,;u-e the motion had been proposed by a lady. The Chairman did not think it quite fair that because they could not see eye to eye they should be called selfish. The amendment was a direct negative. The proposition was carried by twelve vo-es to seven, amid applause. CHRISTLETON. The large and iulJy representative committee, with the Rev. L. Garnett as chairman and Mr. S. Earlarn es hon. secretary, recently appointed to arrange and carry out the Coronation celebrations in the village has commenced its work in earnest. A liberal response to an appeal for subscriptions has enabled that body to 'draw up a programme which will make it possible for practically the whole of the parishioners to par- ticipate in the day's festivities. The celebration is to be held cn Thursday, June 26th. The pro- ceedings are to include a precession through the village of school children, headed by the Christie- ton Brass Band; a special service in the parish church, conducted by the rector; sports (confined to parishioners) Morris's Field, kindly lent for the occasion by Mrs. Townsend Ince; and dancing, either in the field or in the Boys' School. The children are to be entertained at tea, and all the householders and others are to be invited to a meat tea. During the day merry peals will be rung on the church bells. In addition, if funds allow, the children will be presented with some memorial of the auspicious event. The members of the committee are working with such zeal and unanimity, that there is every prospect of a very successiul celebration of the Coronation 01 his Majesty King Edward VII. TARPORLEY. Mr. T. H. Gordon presided at the adjourned meeting held in the Public Hail en Wednesday. He explained that the meeting was held to receive tile scheme formulated by the cominit.ee ap- poimed at the former public meeting. On his request, Mr. Edward Cawiey, deputy clerk of the Council, read the minutes of the committee, which recorded the following resolutions:—Re solved, that Dr. Hewer, Dr. Smart, Mr. J. Marshall Brocks. Mr. J. J. Dalne, Mr. E. W. Dixon and Mr. Henry Heaid be added to the committee. Resolved, that the committee reoom- menu that the services in the church and chapels on Coronation day be held at half-past one o'clock. Resolved, that the offer of the Tar- poriey and Clotton Brass Band to play on the 26th June for LS be accepted. Resolved, that a tea be given to the children and the old people of 60 years of age and upwards, and that JUr. J. M. Brooks, of Porta], be asked to lend his riding school for the purpose, and that the Rev. W. ú M. Hughes and Mr. Deds be deputed to see him. Resolved, that Mr. Baker, oi Tattenhall. Mr. Garner, of Spurstow, Mr. E. Parker, cf Alpra- ham, Mr. P. Percival, of Northwich, Mr. A. J. Salt, of Tarporley, and Mr. Willett, of Tilstone- by-Malpas. be asked to tender for supplying the tea to the children and old people. Resolved, tnat the tea commence at half-past three. Re- solved, that the procession start trom the Manor House at half-past two. Resolved, that there be a bonfire ell the night of the 26th June, that the chairman, the Rev. W. O. M. Hughes and Mr. Edward Cawley select a bonfire committee, and that not more than about L3 be spent on the bonfire. Re-oh-ed, that there be sports, and that. the Rev. W. O. M. Hughes, Messrs. Henry Billington, J. H. Dods, T. W. Dunning, W. 1. Grafton. Martin Goulding, S. Greenway, Joseph Lewis, John Pickering, R. Symms, Fred Vernon, H. Wilson, S. Wade a.nd E. Wilkinson, with power to add to their number, constitute the sports committee. Resolved, that Mr. Edward Cawley be treasurer. Resolved, that the follow- ing be appointed collectors:—Eaton: Messrs. R. Clarke. R. Dodà. G. Piatt and Samuel Siddorn; Rushton: Messrs. Samuel Barker, T. Barker. W. Carter and F. Dodd; Tarporlev Messrs. Samuel Brooks, J. Clarke, T. Dunning, Herbert W. Dutton, J. W. Gastrell, T. H. Gordon and Herbert Wilson; Utkinton Messrs. S. Davies. J. Nicholas, J. H. Dods and R. Symms. A note that the following gentlemen had kindly promised to start the subscription books was received with applause:—Mr. Hubert Wilson (Summer Hill). JElO; Mr. T. H. Gordon, £ 5; Mr. Martin Goulding, £ 2 2s.; and Mr. Gastrt-Il, £ 1.—The Chairman said now that the work cf the committee was before the meeting, they had an opportunity of cither adopting or altering the proposals. With the exception of the adoption of a suggestion by Mr. Martin Goulding. that the procession start from the bottom of High-street, the proposals of the com- mittee were adopted. On the motion cf Mr. F. Dodd, seconded by Mr. T. Barker, it was resolved that admission to the grounds should be free. The Rev. W. O. M. H ughes reported that Mr. Brooks had given permission to use his riding school and the park, anci would also throw open his grounds for inspection. (Applause.) On the motion of Mr. Martin Goulding, seconded by Mr. II. Dods, the offer of Mr. Brooks was accepted and a resolution expressing the thanks of the meeting for his kindness was passed. It was resolved to ask the friendly societies to join in the procession and to bear the incidental ex- penses incurred by each society in doing so, also to provide a tea for the juvenile members.

CHESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. A meeting of the Cheshire County Council was held on Thursday. At the commencement of the proceedings Alderman John Thompson was voted to the chair. I ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. 4. 1..1_ n' .•liuiTiiUii itiomas Jbeeley moved there-election of Colonel Dixon to the chair, and remarked u. at. he was sure no better choice could be made, lor Colonel Dixon conducted the proceedings with urbanity and firmness, and with an absence of any- thing likely to cause friction. (Applause. I Dr. Atkinson seconded, and the propoSlUill was unanimously carried. Colonel Dixon, in returning thanks, alluded to the kindness, courtesy and forbearance he had re- ceived from the members. Referring to the new Education Bill, he expressed the op.nion that the Council would undertake the duties thai wou.d be imposed upon them in the same spirit that they had discharged their other duties. (Hear, hear.) On the proposition of Colone: France-Hayhurst. seconded by Sir Joseph Verdin, Aiderman Thomas Beeley was re-elected vice-chairman. THE CORONATION. I The Chairman remarked that every small village and public body in the country seemed to be going to celebrate the Coronation, and ho thought it only right they shouid do something as a Council. The tinance Committee had already put aside £ 1,000 for the purpose. He proposed that the chairmen of the standing committees be elected a committee to take the whole matter into con- sideration, and see what shou.d be done and what money should be spent. Alderman Beeley seconded, and the proposition was carried. It was also decided to send an address of con- gratulation to the King. TUBERCULOSIS AND MILK. I 1 I- -1 1\1r. John ihompson, in moving the adoption l of the report and accounts of the Upton Lunatic Asylum, referred to the question of tuberculosis. I They would remember that in 1899 they slew ) almost the whole of the milch cows at the Asylum, and the results for the two last years were striking. Whereas in 1899 there were 27 deaths from phthisis at the Asylum, in 1900 there was 12, and in 1901 11. The average for 11 years was 15.2, but since these cattie were removed, and j others pronounced free from tuberculosis were I Dougnt, tne results were remarkable. The per- centage of deaths from phthisis to the total nam- ber of deaths for last year was 9.6, as against an average for the last eleven years of 19.2. The average percentage of deaths to the average nam- ber resident for the eleven years was 2.7, and the average for last year was 1.1, which was about ore- half. Whether that was the result of their efforts to stamp out tuberculosis he could not say, but it was striking. Dr. Hodgson (Crewe) said the Council was at first criticised for their action in causing the cattle to be killed, but the large reduction in the num- ber of tubercular cases was ample compensation for the cost incurred. Mr. George Cooke said the cows should be tested at least once a year. Mr. Thompson said their present herd was sub- jected to a test three years ago, and there had been no signs of the disea.se in the oows that had been killed subsequently. Dr. Hewitt asked if the patients were iso-iitc-d as much as possible. Mr. Thompson replied that they tried to isolate them as much as possible. The report and accounts were carried. IMPORTANT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME. A lengthy statement by the organising secre- tary for technical instruction was submitted con- cerning the grants made by the Board of Educa- tion to aid local efforts in founding local scholar- ships in science and art. The grants are on the conditions that they are awarded on the results I of a competition, and that a sufficient sum is provided for the special purpose of tho scholarship or exhibition by the contributions of living persons. The scholarships will enable managers of a local fund to provide for successful candidates pursuing their studies for one, two or three years at a day school where more advanced instruction is given. The Board of Education offers to assist such scholarships as follows: -For the first year of tenure by a grant of E4; for the second ye-ar by one of and for the third year by one oi ;E--O. The grants are made on the condition that, the I managers of the local fund shall contribute each year £ 5 in respect of each scholar, and lodge this sum annually with the Board of Education be£œ-c April 5th in each year. In order that the Council might avail themselves of these grants, it would be necessary to make a special grant out of tho rates under the Technical Instruction Act equal to £5 per head on the scholarships offered in two classes. He suggested that the County Council should provide for the first year 100 scholarships at £ 5 each, making £ 500; for the second year 200 at JB5 each, making £ 1,000; and for the third and succeeding years £ 1,500. For That contribu- tion they would receive from the Board of Educa- tion JB400 the first year, £ 1.100 the second year, and £ 2,100 the third year. Mr. C. E. Thornycroft moved that the Technical Instruction Committee be authorised to take ad- vantage of the scheme, and that the coft be charged against the county fund. The cost, as approved by the committee, would be for the three vears— £ 550 in 1S03, £ 1.100 in 1904, and i ;61.650 in 1905. The proposition was seconded. Mr. J. Charlton Parr alluded to the proposal that the committee should allow special aid to pannts in poor circumstances, to erH.b:(, tbem to kc-cp their children at school, especially for the third year. That seemed to him an entirely new departure and new principle, and there were j questions involved. It looked like a bribe to parents to send their children to school. It ^ould be rather difficult to judge which were the neces- sitous parents, and which cases were to be subsi- dised. He suggested that they should let. the matter stand over until they saw how they were affected by the Education Bill. I Dr. Hodgson hoped the proposa: wo Jo be car- ried. The grant would be some little compensation to parents for the loss they would suffer through not having their children's services. Secondary education was wanted in this county as mucn, if not more. than in most counties. This scheme would enable bovs to risa to the universities. Dr. Hewitt strongly supported the proposal, and pointed out that one most important effect oi this increase of scholarships would be the improvement of the local secondary schools, as they wou.d be providing them with the very class of pupils they required. Many children in the elementary schools who had obtained scholarships had gone to the universities and distinguished themselves there. The Council had secured very hand- some contributions to the education of the county from a great number of the urban authorities throughout the county. MM;y 01 them had taxed themseh-e$ to the Tj?i srn-unt ¡ aHowed, and he hoped the county v.c ??i?,?.w shew its confidence in its own Tec.'ti:?: J n- 1 structicn Committee, and in the Beard of EGuca- tion, and its desire to promote education by giving them the necessary amount, He hoptd there would be no question of anything xd the form of a bribe they wanted to put the matter in the form of such assistance as would ensure the solid education of those who were arable to attain such an education. The proposition was carried. NO SWINE FEVER. I Mr. C. B. Davies (Ea.rdswiek HalJ" in moving the adoption of the Diseases of Animais Act Com- mittee, explained that there had been no oxitrreak I of swine fever in the county since the.* last meet- ing. (Hear, hear.) RIVER POLLUTION. I LANCASHIRE AND CHESJliKE's GOOD EXAMPLE. I Arising out of the proceedings of the ivvers Mersey and Irweii Watershed Joint Committee, Dr. Hewitt said there had been an improvement- over the whole ground with respect to river pollu- tion. Manchester, Sa-lford, Oldham, Bury aDd Rochdale were all taking steps to make the.r sewage system thoroughly efficient, and the manu- facturers throughout the district had met ti-eni in a very willing way. It was satisfactory that Lan- cashire and Cheshire had set an example to the H-5t of the coantrv. They were in advance of the West Riding and the R:bMe. which were the on:v other committees. They be'?lejed tfie d come when the Government would see fit to extend the committees to the rest of the country. FERTILISERS AND FEEDING STUFFS. I Mr. C. B. Davies referred to the small extent to which farmers availed themselves cf the facilities for obtaining analyses under the Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Act, 18S3, and sug- gested that the Council should send e e lit cirrrilars on the subject to the secretaries c: various 1 agriculture: departments in C-hesr.irc. Ci-C- svg- getion was adopted. THE MAIN ROADS. ALDERMAN 1SECKFTT S RETIREMENT. I Alderman Joseph iseckctt. in moving tne adoption of the minutes of the Main Roads Com- mittee. expressed his regret that he nad been compelled to give up the chairmanship, a peti- tion he had held for thirteen years. Since 1821 the total expenditure on roads, etc., had been ES folJows :-Hural main roads, £ 531,395; urban main roads. £ 514.873: county and hundred bridges, £ 47.887 making a total of £8;4,156. The Chairman moved a resohtticn th?nk?g Mr. Beckett for his management -?f tLe Y.oa¿¡ and expressing regret that he had tho?pht necessary to resign the chairmanship. Mr. S. H. Sandbach (Malpa,) seconded, and remarked that some Americans who had landed at Birkenhead recently asked him if all the roaus in England were as good for cycling as those in Cheshire. (Hear, hoar.) The proposition was carried "y.:h acc-&:r»atK-n. A motion by Mr. Raffles Bulley, seconded ty Mr. Charles Birchall, to the effect that £2.00Q to be paid the Wallasey District, Council in con- sideration of certain roads should be increased tc £ 4,000, was defeated. HEALTH OF THE COUNTY. J IFANT MORTALITY. ) Dr. Vacher, medical officer of health, submitted his preliminary report. Giving the proportion of persons to an acre, he stated that there was a great difference in the density of population in the various district =. In Altrincham there were moie than 25 person = to an acre, in e,, up- wards of 19. and in Kcole upward? cf 16. while in many rural districts there was but one person in several acres. The estimated population o! the whole administrative county in the middle of 1901 was less than 1 (0.93) person to an acre. The number of births registered -a~t vear was 15,764. and the number of deaths 9.436. The birth-rate was 2.3 below the exceptionally low birth-rate of the whole country, and the death- ra.te was 1.3 below the exceptionally lew death- rate of the whoIo country. The death-rate in the Cheshire borousrhs was. however. 0.4 hicher than the death-rate in the 33 great towns cf England and Wales. The mortality from ihe seven zvmotic diseasp*. except fever, was lower in Cheshire than in the whoJe country. As reta^rded fever, the Cheshire mortality was equal to tha", in the larsre towns, and just above that in. the whole country. Referring to the nrevf,>reei of infant mortality, Dr. Vacher the :Aortic was very large in the borough of DukiriSeld (281 per 1,000), Nortnwich urban district \228 par 1,000), and the borough of Staiybridge i221 per 1,000-, while in some districts, sucn as Sandbach, and Buglawton, it was exceptionally low. I ha Public Health Committee nad resoived that in all cases where the county mecuea-i officer was oS opinion that the intent mortality wa.s nigh the cierk should call th", attélHHJU vI the sanitary inspector thereto and enquire wnat steps iiao been taken to reduce it, and Suggested that much good couid be accomplished in leUUtallg mt'.iiili mortality by inducing ladies to visit the hoboes of the poor and instruct the mother in iho feeding, care and management of young children. The isolation Hospitals Act Sub committee re- corded their opinion that the -establishment cf a sanatorium, or sanatoria, lor tne treatment ai consumption would be tor the benefit of &() community, and instructed the cierk to invite representatives from all local sanitary autnori- ties and boards of gTiardians in the county to a oonference with the committee. Aiderman Dr. Hewitt said he was glad to sea that tne borough of Hyde nad within the last few days sanctioned the appointment of a lady inspector to undenake this particular branch of work. The committee were convinced that t"e autnorities ol Dukinfield, Hyde and Staiy bridge would not relax their efforts WiLli a view of re- ducing the rate of infant mortality. He was glad also that Staiybridge Corporation had recom- mended that steps be taken to provide an isola- tion hospital for that important portion of the OCULty. THE BUDGET. THE NEW RATE. ihe Chairman ot the finance committee (JJr. Atkinson) submitted the new budget, in which ne stated that the county rate for several years pa-st had averaged 5d. or d. in the £ and other years even reacned 6d. or ojd., but this year tbe committee were satisfied thM tney would be able to meet all the general requirements of the county with the help of a rate of 4d. in the £ The county debt at present Etood at a sun# below (by over £ 2,000) the sum at which it stood last year. It was now at £ 128.887. Proceeding, he said the County Council acoounts, whic closed on the 31st March ]a"t" have been made up by the accountant and now disclose a balance carried over of £62,753 Is., whicn, after the de- duction of the liabilities, and allowing for the technical education balance and "suspense ao- counts, on account of the past year; has left the available balance of upwards 01 which, | as before mentioned, has been carried into the budget for the new year. The oash payme?to during last year (excluding what are called transiers) amounted to the sum of £ 265,731 138- 7d. (as will be seen by the statement in the agenda), comparing with the expenditure for the year ended 31st March, lb. 1. ol :41.056 bs. 4d., or a difference of £24,075 7s. 3d. over that year, which was occasioned by "capital expenditure" on the new works at Parkside Asyium. polios stations, magistrates' rooms, and police pay and other matters. The new budget now submitted shews the gross amount cf the estimated ex- penditure on all accounts (excluding loans and Pobce Pension Fund) at £ 518,211 8«., and to meet this the following is the estimated incoma: Balances from last year, ?25,288 7s. Id. tc be received from sundry sources—fees, fines, and exchequer account, half pay of police, agricul- tural rates, etc., £ 90,824 7s. lid. exchequer con- tribution aocount-from the Government on account of licences and estate duty grant and customs and excise, and from sundrv sources. £ 129,837 3s.-L246,M Ms.; leaving ce?ci.- to be met by rates, viz. from COUlHy rate £43,60 10s. 2d, from general and Jocal pc?ce rs*ea £ 24.000 19s. 10d.-E72?161 10,?.; Mt?i JB518,2H 8s. He proposed that a county ra-teof?d. in the £ be lnied for the pu'po-es cf the county J for the ensuing Rix months, a.nd ihM pr-cepts be j ts?ued aooordmgly; that a ?eccrat pchce rate of of a penny in the £ be Ufor the pur- poses of the police force for the ensuing six I months, to be collected and paid with the county rate; that the following local police rates be levied for the ensuing six months, the same to be oolIected and pajd with the ccunty rale,- Broxtcn district at 5 of a penny in the j6 Altrincham |, Eddisbury Nantwch > Cre-;e li Middlewich t North Wirral Scuth Wirral 4. Dukinfield Prestbury Stcckport Run- com Mr. James Tomkin^on, 3.t.P., saccnded and it was carried. I CHESHIRE MILK AND LIVERPOOL I OFFICIALS. WIth reference to the rcoent prose cntion of a. Cheshire farmer in connection with the supply of milk from his dairy when tuberculosis was alleged by the Liverpool authorities to lxivc been in existence on his farm, the Council was asked to sup- port the folilovvmg resolution;" That, a,s in the optmon of this committee an injustice has been done to the farmer. in question by reason of the Liverpool Corporation stopping the supply of milk when tuber- culosis could not be founa prevalent among the cattle on the farms from which the mill: was sup- plied, the clerk be 'nstructed to suggest a c. -?re-ce between representative^ the Liverpool Co-??-on and representatives of this commutes to discuss the procedure adopted by the Corporation in (a,) the analysis of milk supplied to Liverpool from larms, &c., in Cheshire (b) the notification cf the result thereoi to the farmers, &c.: and (c; the svste.m adopted by the Corporation officials in the inspection of farms, &c. And in the event of the Corporation agreeing to discuss the foregoing points the following be the repre.sentativea of this committee on such conference, viz. :-Dr. D?vid Basil H(wiLt, chair- man of the Pubhc Health Committee C E i Thoycroft, Mr. Geo Coo? Mr. C. B. Da-. '<? Th(,-n-;cr,ft, Mr. Coc),l-e, :,Ir. C. B. D,, t,, and 4y- john EmberWn. ?l Th. THE EDUCATION BILL. Mr. j. F. Cheetham had giv. n notice of ibe following Council dorjio. the lack in the Education Bill now hdc re Parlia- ment of adequate and effective prov^ion for the organisation and extension of secondary and higher education and that it deprecates the hindrance to the progress of that all-ixnportnnt which, m the event of the passing of the Bill as it now stands, would seem only too likely to result from the imposition, ab. the mandate of newly constituted authorities not directly responsible to the rate pav" ers, of a preferential and unlimiteel charge unon the rates for the maintenance of elementary edueatiua throughout the county area." The opinion was expressed by Mr. Piatt Kiggina and others that it. would be a mistake to discuss the principle of the Bill now that it bc.d p- itm second reading, and eventually it was lvo'v.-d that a special meeting of the Council shouid be called to oonsider the Bill as it affcctod the Council from an administrative point of view.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, and DKATHS are charsred at the rate of 20 words lor Is. (prepaid). If not prepaid, the charge will be 2s. (id. The announcement, must be authenticated by the Signature or, I Addivss of the bencltr. P I R T 11 HOPKINS—12, at The ti e wife of Thomas Hopkins, B.A., JI.1J., of it daughter. MAfwJKRisoK—May 9. at Dunveiran, We'MDOiten, hon,ion, N., the wife oi T. fcl Margerison, M.A., of a daughter. MARRIAGES. LA Toucr.E—TOTTENHAM—On Wednesday, April 30. at New- castle Church, eo, Wicklow, by the Ktv. u. Drought, assisted by the Rev. M. J. Palmer, Pete: La Touche. J.P., D.L. (Major, 5th Batt. Royal Dublin Fusiliers), ot I't-ileoce, eo. Wiokicw, to Miss So 1). 1-1 Tottenham, Hciei daughter of Mafjr C. R. W. Tottenham, J.P., of Woodstock, co. Wiyklow, and Pias Berwyn, U,:n¡;olJen. PLOWRIGIIT—LEETE—May 14, at St. John'* Church, Chester, by the iiev. Canon Cooper .iVott, W. H. Pkwrig.'iC to Mary A. Leet-e, both of Chester. DEATHS. IIOLERO-x--Id-ai, 11, at his residence, TaJfcot House, Park. prate, in his 82nd year, the HOIl. Henry Holbrouk late Minister of Agriculture, Canadian Parliament lnter4fcarf at Salldbach Parish Church. JOIINSOS—May 14, suddenly, at80, Watergate Flaps, William Johnson. a;:c:d i years. For over 36 years Clerk of P0>v Trinity Church, Chester. at the Cem'etery 4 p.m., to-day (Saturday); lirst portion of service at the above church, 3.1;> p.m. M LER-May 12, at his residence, Fulliott House, Chester, Lieut.-Colonel Geo rye Thomas Miller, J.P., iar€ 4,ltli (Northamptonshire) Regiment und ith OWV Stafiord Militia, acred 08 yea; MORRIS—May 8, at Pen Ll.vn, ..jftx.-h, Anelwv, John C. Morris, eldest son ot the G-iflitf. Morns, Duiider, • Jj of this city, agec! 4D years. 1 POOLE—May 12, AT 43, ^UEVII-°' after a AND painful illness, entered into rest, Ed, ";¡"L¡!1tM of the Jate IBajab aud Margal ¡, mt y. THOMAS JVFAY 10. at JScefetftQM TILE ,NT-E ,Ohll Thomas, of Aldford, aged 78 > Thy purpose, Lord, v Vjm.f Bu: ali is wttt that i> .j. i\ xiiiv. EARKor—In loving memory of Aisnrn iiarron «rt>r> died May 13th 1893, aged 22 y, .110. (in lit,. it, death lamented.] ln KIRKTATRICK-*—In loving LH-wotj of Rot«'rt Kirkpafrick, who (?Mi May l?h, Y^l. a?t-d ^lVarg. {hit' ?. car h&s gone, MoastW we ):J ?"n, Friends may think tfK ?u)..i 4,, ItA But thev little kno-sc the eorrow Deep within our he?? leather sum ? ? ) (k=b&r &il(t !A.) L&IITFgOTJ;n bi?,d wifc u? t ?rh 'i/ J,iRhtftotp of ¡s:ect, who departed Oib Me hi??' 17 1, A-d was interred in Chester C;cw, May ?h, a? d '.& T-. vv as peace. J J A y h.? pa.-d Or W, rnis« ijel, 1, d?-.yth_i,, nkthf t?ist-cated- '< Brlir:t n: S;)' '.<1 is ',c:.led That lies w;4.it i That h?w;thit! 0? .Marts concealed. ??' sort-o? ?? Imsb:md and daughters.)  sad b:n ?v?..? memory of our dear sister, vM- arllthu a ,(?I > atties who departed this 'i{? H&y 10th. 1901, .?'M 24 ?ars, a, her rfs?cnce, ?pto? Heath, CheMM'. It is hard tc part with one We luved, But Jesus called her home From this dark world šTid aoc pain To rest upon His throne. (Fondly remembered by her le jnp mcthcr. brother, and sister —l; 'arr.)

I M-E-Y-Ù R I A. L 8 AT ALL PRICES, IN MARBLE, GRANITE, STONE & ALABASTER, On View, a.nd to order. W. HASWELL & SOS. MASONS, K ALE Y A l D S, C HE S T E F. Estimates and DtJsig'1s Five C, a,i)1)licatioH.. Telephone No. 161A..

THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK. ESTABLISHED 1843. President: RICHARD. A. McCURDY. EXTRACTS FROM FIFTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. The Report shews uninterrupted progress in every department. Despite maintenance of the conservative policy of accepting none but first-class lives, the business continue, to increase, while working expenses show a decreased ratio. Funds 271,915,176 an Increase of £ 5,469.081 Market Value £ 5,160,740 over cost or book value. Premium Income £ 9,931,183 an Increase of. £ 715,640 Interest £ 2,788.068 an increase of £ 121,287 Total Incotue 214,267,843 an Increase of 2 1, 2 -t 9,7 17 Surplus over Liabilities £ 12,974,6-)0 an increase of £ 1,360,27- New Business £ 38,999,550 an Increase of £ 3,525,501 Insurance in fo ce £ 254,966,820 an increase of £ 20,892,7^0 The Investment Feature of the Com- pany's Policies is illustrated by the raet that 100 British Policy-holders hold policie-s aggregating 4J1,861,702, an average for -each of 918,017. Included in this number are threo Policy-holders, one of whom insured las; year for £50,000, another increased from X53,000 to £80 000.. while the third has raised his holding from 150,000 to £ 120,000. In each of these cases the insured not, only has insurance protection for the ama* mentioned, but also draws an immediate, income at the rate of 3 per cent. per antaini on the premiums payable. There could be no stronger evidence "t the intiinsic value of The Mutual's new contracts. The detailed Teport, which shews ret-sul is of the FIRST FIFTEEN-YEAR distri- bution policies, issued through the London Office, and gives particulars of various new departures in Life Insurance, including THREE PElt CENT. REVENUE, CONTIGUOUS INSTALMENT, JOINT INCOME, AND GOLD BOND POLICIES, with special reference to INVESTMENT INSURANCE, will be forwarded on application to H. E. O'KEEF, District Manager, 2, Exchange-street East, Liverpool. or to the HEAD OFFICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM, 16, 17, and 18, CORNHfLL, E.C. D. C. HALDEMAN, General Manager. TELEPHONE NO. 80. DAVIES & SHEPHEARD'S pURE ÆRATED TABLE WATERS IN SYPHONS AND BOTTLES. The Tops of the Syphons are Silver-plated inside and out, the contents being in contact only with Silver and Glass. RETAIL PRICES. Corked Screw Syphons. Bottles. Stoppered Per doz. Large. Splits. Bottles SODA WATER. 3/6 1/6 1/3 1/6 fOTASH „ 3/6 1/6 1/3 1/6 SELTZER,, 3/6 1/6 1/3 1/6 Single Syphons, 4d. each. LITHIA WATER 4/6 2/- 1/6 LEMONADE 4/6 1/6 1/3 1/6 GINGER ALE 4/6 1/6 1/3 1/6 Single Syphons, 5d. each. MANUFACTURED BY J)AVIES & SHEPHEARD BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER. ESTABLISHED 1884. THE HOLBORN RESTAURANT FOREGATE-ST. BREAKFASTS, LUNCHEONS, DINNERS, TEAS. SPACIOUS IOOMS FOR LARGE EXCURSION, CHOIR AND PICNIC PARTIES. THESE PREMISES Have been fitted up with Every Modern Convenience. The Proprietor can with confidence appeal to the Public for their Patronage. SPLENDID SMOKE AND BILLIARD ROOM. WEDDING CAKES, FRENCH PASTIES, And an excellent assortment of Cakes for Afternoon Teas. A CHOICE SELECTION OF CHOCOLATES, ICES, &c. Proprietor: J. EENDRICK. TELEPHONE 269. GEORGE EDWARDS, TJEGISTERED PLUMBER, 100 k 102, BOUGHTON, CHESTER. Gas Fitter, Lead Liprht Manufacturer. &o. IMPORTANT TO MOTHERS.—Every mother t who values the health and cleanliness ot ner child should use HARRISON'S "RELIABLE" NURSERY POMADE. One application kills all Nits and Vermin, beautifies and strengthens the Hair. In tins, 4¥l. wd 9d. Postage Id.—Geo. W. Harrison, Chemist, Broad-street, Reading. Agents for Chester Cheers & Houley, Chemists, Northgate- street; Connah's Quay K. Lloyd Jones, Chemist, Medical Hall. FOUND. FOUND, COLLIE DOG. Name on collar, "J. JP Beckett, Welsh End." If not claimed will be sold to defray expenses. Address 29, New Crane-street, Chester. 3092 Established 1832. ?ART and LURRY TARPAULINS, \J LONG and LOIN CLOTHS for Horses, COAL and CORN SACKS, equal in price and quality to any in the kingdom. Ladders, Blocks, Pulleys, Rope of all sizes. TENTS suitable for all purposes, Decorations if required. Prompt atten- tion to enquiries either for Sale or Hire of above.— Apply DAVIES & SONS, Crane-street, Victoria road, and 4, Coal Exchange, Chester. FOR QUALITY & ECONOMY. "MIDOVA" EKESH BUTTER ONLY (Each lb. in a cardboard box). 1/- "MA.YPOLE" DAIRY A LB. B U 1 T E R, GUARANTEED PURE. FRESH ARRIVALS DAILY. MAYPOLE DAIRY CO., LIMITED, 8, WATERGATE-ST., CHESTER. 356 Branches throughout the Kingdom.

I LOCAL NEWS. I OHESTE-R- eATH-ED-RAL. I SERVICE LIST FOR WEEK COMMENCING MAT 17. SATURDAY, MAY IJ TH. Morning, 8.0: Matins, 1V.1:>; Service, King in F; anthem, "O worship the Lord" (Tliorne). Evening, 4.15: Service, King in F; anthem, Who is like unto Thee" (Sullivan). SU.NDAY, MAY 18TH (Wliitsun Day).—Morning, 8.0 Litany and Holy Communion. 10.30: Processional hymn, 152 ^verses 1, 2, 3, 9) Service, Boyce in C introit, hymn 320; choral celebration (Smart in F); preacher, the Canon in Residence. Evening, 3.30 Service, Bridge in C anthem, "And all the people" (Stainer); hymn 525. 6.30: Pro- cessional hymn, 154; Magnificat and Nune Dinaittis to Chants; hymns 18, 212, 158; preacher, the Rev. E. R. Tarbuck, B.A.

LIGHTING-UP TABLE. -♦ — All cycles and other vehicles in the Chester district must be lighted up as stated in the following bble Saturday, May 17 Sunday, Ma,y 18 ;>.7 Monday, May 19. n.8 Tuesday, May 20 <j xo Wednesday, May 21 d2 Thursday, May 22 3 Friday, May 23 ^15