Cheshire Observer

[ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.] FASHION AND THINGS FEMININE. BY MISS IDA MELLER. I ——— T ——— THE FASHION IN TAILOR-MADES. 1 Every season brings with it various changes in the fashion of coats and skirts, and other articles of t.he toilelte, changes that are, as & rule, brought about by easy, gradual stages, one fashion leading on to the next, and giving the diue to what is to follow, so that it is no difficult matter for those who seriously con- cider dress-fash ions to prophesy with correct- ness as to coming modes. This season, how- ever, a drastic change has oonio about in tailor- mades!, that. has taken the world of fashion somewhat by surprise—I refer to the adoption cf tight-fitting cut-away ooats of plain cloth worn over skirts of fancy suiting, in checked, striped, or other designs. This new and very smart fashion is portrayed in our full-length sketch, which shews an exceedingly becoming coat, of black ciloth, allied to a skirt of black and white checked suiting. The Latter is pleated, and the coit, cut. away from the waist, is beautifully moulded to the figure and fa-stern- with a couple of buttons of antique silver. It is devoid of any trimmin.g; but a line of stitch- ing finishes the simple rolihoollar and front seams, and there is more ititching on the sleeves. Similar costumes work out very well with brown and dark or light blue ccats, re- peating :,he colour of the checked or striped skirls with which they arc worn. The effect is not nearly so good w hen the order of things ii) reversed and a checked coot is worn over a skirt of plain dloth. BLOUSE OOSTUMES. I Tho blouse costume is a smart fashion for the present reason, and some veiy charnnng tailor-mades of serge and cloth are shewn with blouae-bo-dioes instead of coats. They are cut open at the neck, and somtl are arranged with colliars and cuffs of embroidered muslin or lace, and, of course, the ubiquitous little vest is added, this being of lace-insertion or broderie Angtiaise. Tuoks arc invariably in- troduced into the blouses, and strappings, too, iire pressed into the service of the same. Note, for instance, tho pretty coetuma-blouse sketched, which is suitable for cloth or serge. A wide box-pleat runs down the oentre-front, and this is decorated with groups of email but- tons. Pleats trim the sidefroute, and the neek. which is cut low, is finished wit.h. a crossed strap of the dr material, stitched near the v edges and finished at the tips with little but- tc.Tiii. The turned-fatbk cuffs, to tho three-quar- ter fi'.oevcs arc also decorated with straps and buttons, and at the throat is a ooliar-band of muslin and thorn- stitching, attached to a vest of the sarrue. The waist of the blouse should | be mounted into a small basque to keep it well down, for there is nothing gives a more untidy appearance to a toilette than a disarranged waiiit. The following is a good hint for kee p- ing the waist neat: Take a piece of tape, larger than the size of ycur waist, and stitch it to tho waistline of your blouce for about six inches at tJie back, leaving the ends to tic in front. Then sew on to this tape at the back three good-sized eyes, an equal distance apart, and on to the skirt-hand sew tlueo corresponding hook*. Tins little hint applies to shirts or blouses of any material. A DAINTY SHIRT CASE. The reference to shirts UKI blouses suggests a handy little case in which to keep the same when travelling or visiting. The ease I have in my mind is made of embroidered linen, but the same idea could be carried out in soft silk. Our sketch shews the blouse case closed. It is mad e from one yard and a half of single-width material, the cut edges of which must be hemmed and feather-stitched. The next thing to do is to turn in the selvedges, measure off half a yard in the centre of the material (mark this with pins), and fold over the two ends (haif-yard pieces) and gather up each to a quarter of a yard size, by running thread in each selvedge. The two hems, made at the beginning, should meet in the centre of the c-ese. > Stitch the gathered portions to the plain piece of niateri-al beneath, and finish with feather-&titching, which should contrast effec- tively with the colour of the case. Tie the latter with ribbone, matching the colour of the feather-stitching, sewing the ribbons to the hems, and the oase is then completed. It is a pretty gift for a girl at all times, but if made in white moire or softer silk is a charming pre- eent for a bride. For ordinary occasions it might be copied in pale blu-e kaen, feather- stitched iu white.. v SPRING CLEANING HINTS. Paint that is dirty in sculleries, round skirt- ings and elsewhere, may be cleaned with tin silver sand, rubbed on gently with a damp flannel. Wash the paint well afterwards with varm water, and dry thoroughly If a hath or pail is very dirty or greasy, a flannel dipped in paraffin and well rubbed on to the article will remove all eoil. W api) the i bath or pail with soap and hot water after- wards, and in tho case of the bath, especially, be chary in using paraffin, or the odour will cling for a iong time, and, moreover, the bath will be dangerously rhppe,-y if tc-o muoh is used. Tho following is a good floor-staining hint: Buy one pennyworth of water stain powder (oak for preference), pour over it one pint <-{ boiling water, and bottle when cold. This is an economical stain and poli-shes vv-ry success- fully with beeswax and turpentine. To fill up cracks in floors. Uikeon-^ pound of flour, three quarts of water, and one table- spoonful of alum. Tear up newspapers in pieces and soak them for some time in the mix- ture; then boil aU together until well blended. Fiil up cracks by working this "dough" in with a knife. When dry, it will harden like papier-mache. Diseolouwl brass may be cleaned in the foi lowing way Squeeze the juice of a fresh cut l-eroon into a saucer, and into another saucer put some -Itwt ba'.hbrick. Saturate the cloth or flannel rubber wi-h lemon juicie and dip it into the dust bathV.ick. This method will remove the most obstinate stains from long exposure to dstmn, and is l.seful for applying to brass mounts of old oak or other antique furniture. A home-made met a! polish in composed of half a pound of yellow soup, shredded, and a quarter of a pint of water. Boil together till the c-oap i« dissolved. While hot, stir in a quarter of a pound of rotten-stone until well mixed then pour the mixture nto small tins for iiw- when requited Apply wit.h a piece ef flannel, lightlly damped, if necessary, and polish with a little dry rotten-stone a.nd a soft cloth or leather. To clear- piano keys, take a little milk am; water, and rub t.he keye with this till alii soilr are rerroved, polishing with a dry duster. To take away obsti-iate stain* from piano keys 1 ry lorr.on juico and methylated spirits (squal parts rubbed on). This mixture will of?n er&dlc<de r,nl. Tli!s rilixtui,c vill o f t4?n cra d ic,?,il(, How to Keep Small Table^Ferns. In or<]- t0 preserve the 5if3 of tmaH ta.ble fernu, the following plan should be followed, if the fern.- a.re inclined to droop and fade. After the last meal of the day remove the ferns from the table '.nd place them, pots and aM, in empty bisKJuit tin*, wh;ch m¡jo;t bo large enough to hold the ferns without injuring the frond". Sprinkle the ferns freely with water, put the lids on tb-o tins, and leave the ferns encased until the morning, when they nhould be fresli and moist as though just brought out of n greenhouse. In this way sruaW table ferns can be kept :n good condition for an indefinite period, even though subjected to gas-lit rooms. Biscuit tine. suitahle for the purpose ca-n, no doubt, be nroe.ure.d from the I<:<i I t'rofer. ?.I. I. -1 THE FINGER-NAILS. I Much of t.ho beauty of a hand depends upon the care bestowed upon the finger-naiL. To I retain them at their best, they should be cut to a nice filbert or oval shape with a pair of iwtilrfieissors, and afterwards filed every other day, the file being careful!!y used, so that the perf set shap > of th nail preserved. In this way the scissors need not be used to the nail- more than onoe a month OT ao. An ivory nail cleaner should lie applied be neath the surface edge of each n-iil <very day. and the skin at the base of the nail preeoed back while the flesh is warm and soft, from con- tact with soap and water. A little lemon-juice applied lo finger nails will removt; marks left by encroaching flesh. The nails should be poligbed w iÙJ a chamois leather pad, and, if they need tinting, a little oaTminc powder may be applied before the potishing- process begins. GIRDLE CAKEB I Girdle oakes are very little patronised in the ordinary liomehoki, but they arc generally much appreciated wherever Uiey are intro- duced. To make them, try the following recipe Rub six ounces of go<>d dripping into one pound of fl<)tji-. add 1wO teaepoonfuls <>' baking powder, and mix thoroughly. Work into thi« half a pound of dried currants, add a pineh of salt, a.nd a grating of nutmeg, and ma.ke up into a light doush with milk. Roll this out on a floured board, stamp it into rounds with a small teacup, and bake the cakes on a girdle for failing 'hie in the oven or on a frying-pan) for fifteen minutes. A little sugar may be added to the mixture in the first instance, and thiil is an improvement aceoid ing to t.he taste of many people.

THE LATE MR. R. CIIALLINOR I 4 TLLL-I FUNERAL. The funeral of the late Mr. Robert Challinor took place on Saturday at Chester General Cemetory. lho lirst portion of the service wan conducted at the Weskyan Chapel Saltney, and the officiating ministers? were the Rev. R. Worinwcil (City-road Wes'eyan Ghuroh) and the Rev. Woodthorpe. Baker (superintendent minister). The principal mourners were Mr. Leonard Ghalli nor (son) Mr. Bert Rowson (son- in-law), Mr. S. Challinor (brother), Mr. H. Wil- lis (brother-in-law), Mr. J. S. Biilingion (Bal lerey Hall, Crewe), Mr. ('. Willis (Bunbury), Mr. Lightfoob (brot.her in law), Mis. Lightfoot, Mr. J. Dutton, Dr. Patry, Dr. G. Taylor, Mr. George 13arbotir (Bo.'eswoiih Carrie), and Mr. W. Twiston Davks. Other mourners present included the Rev Wm. Jones, Meosro. G. P. Coekrill. J. T. Gokler, F. Amos, C'oorge Cooke (Clayley IhlJ). J. Lyon Derisen, V. II. Dickson, W. II. Barnes, H. B. Dutlon, John Griffiths, Robt. Griffiths, J. Thco. Joru-s, J. Ward Jones, Jno Williams, George Barlow, Norman Jones, R. A. Jones, C. C. Bow'es, F. Maddoeks, R. Mulhxk (Waver- ton), F. Turner, T. Clemciico,, Rowe Mori is, R. Lamb, J. Williamson, E. Cooifon, R. Jones, K I H. Nightingale, junr J. C. Bale, It. Fearnall, C. Newport, J. Blake, T. W. CStaitcn, T. Willis. (Tarvin), Winwanl (Slarnfoid Heath), II- Jones (Aldcrsey), Dodd (Oscroft), J. Jackson (Chowlev), R. W. Kiilon, J. Raby, J. Br>nriion, (korge Day, W. Wil- liams, jnliart Miiis, Webster and J. G. Nixon (circuit stewaids). Floral tributes we.e sent by his loving wiiJ and children," Leonard, Florrie, Bert and Baby Eileen, the muse, members of the Wee leyan Church. Cily-rond, the Cheshire Dairy FarnK'rs' Association, the ladies of the Women's Miasionaiv Auxiliary, members of the Den'sido Howhng Cfub. Mr. George Barbeur (Bo'eswoi-th Castle), Dr. and Mis. Pany, Mr. W. T. Davies, Mr., Mrs. and Mis.j Denson, Mr. and Mrs. C. AViJiis. Mr. and Mis. H. Willi", Mrs. T. Willis, Mr. J. Dutton and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. Billington and family. Mr. a.nd Mrs. H. B. Dutton, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Denson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Denson, Mr. J. T. Golden*. Mr. Percy Davks, Mr. and Mrs. T. C-lcmenoe, Mr. and Mrs. A. Roweon, Dr. and Mrs. Newall, Miss Rostoine and Miss Hcm-i, Mr. and Mrs. George Barlow, Mr. and Mrs. Ledsham, Mr. and Mrs. C. Newport. Tho Rev. R. Wormweil, in the couiEe of a touching address in church, mid by some the lato Mr. Challinor would bo chiefly remembered for his kindliness of speech. During all the time he had known him, he had never heard a word of uncha'ity or liarsh judgment escape from his lips; he was ever anxious to put the best construction upon the actions of others, and when compelled to speak words of blame, he did so with feelings of regret. He was ever un- ostentatious, and never pushed himself to the forefront or desired to-occupy the chief plaoe. Yet while ever displaying a charming reticence and retirement, ho was ever ready to respond to the call of duty, never shirking responsibility. By his personal devotion arid Helf-æcrifioo he rendered sorvioe to his church which many of them ramembered with feelings of gratitude. He made tho work of his churoli a personal matter, doing it in the same spirit in which he did his own. In all his dealings he was up- right, conscientious and straightforward. He spoke litfclo of his own religious life, but by his conduct lived ever in the sight of Him who is invisible. The flmeral arrangements wetrc carried out by Mx. W. H. HaifanarJt,

AGRICULTURE. —— A IAN AGREEABTLE CHANGE. Recent experi-eiices have been eminently suggestive of winter lingering "in the lap of spring." The heavy snowstorm at the commencement, was general not only over the Unitoo Kingdom but on the Continent, and even jr. sunny Italy, accompanied mostly by a severe temperature. The maximum readings of the thermometer over the greater portion of Great Britain varied from ten to twenty degrees, and instead of rising considerably in the daytime, as is frequently the case at t.his time of year, it actually fell, as much as eleven degrees of frost being regis- tered in some districts in the north. Under the circumstances cultivation has received a somewhat rude cheek, which it is to be hoped will be but temporary. Such experiences arc by no means rare in connection with our vari- able c-limate. May frosts are proverbial, and it doets not require a very long memory to reach back to the cutting down of vegetation, especi ally potators, on a midsummer day and later. Man is a hopeful creature, however, and al- though tho season is at. least a month backward at present according to the calendar, we may bo permitted to anticipate a favourably ex- tended autumn. rp to the recent break culti- vation had been carried fairly forward ce far a6 planting and the preparation for mangold sowing was concerned. Early fruit trees and bushes in connection with other vegetation have or course suffered, and in the case of pears and t'.iO:1e fruit. where the bloo!ii<3 were fairly expanded, it, will no doubt be found that much damage has been done, but there will probably lie yet room for fair crops provided that future weather conditions are not too severe. Sheep and lambs have suffered greatly fron the sever", cold, and considerable mortality is marked feature among the yeaning flocks •throughout the count.ry. Since the above was written an agreeable ohari:ge has pucoecdod. in the csxation of the cold wind." followed by a milder atmosphere and copious rains; and altogether, the etste of affairs may be leported as more promising, so far as the growing element is concemod. Much meadow land is flooded, however, and the arable operations have for a time ceased. On the authority of the Board of Trade it. i, stated that the employment of agricultural labour was generally fair in MeTeh. In most districts wet weather caused a stoppage of out- door work for a few day., and eome day labourers lost, a little time. The supply of this,, class of men generally speaking was quite sufficient for requirements. It is good news to loam that a serious attempt is being made to proxide an adequate 6upply of horses for the Army. In conjunction with the War CrHee, thf Beard of Agricuhurc is working out a scheme for the breeding of Army remounts, but the details are not yet settled, and, of connll" the new Cba.nH?'or of the Exchequer h?s to he consulted, as a really reliable system will cost a good deal of money. The idea is to have a registration system and register suitable mares for breeding purposes, and, if the foals are suitable, to register them. To encourage the breeding of horses for the Army, .€35,000 is mentioned as the stin" to 1)3 allotted for the purpose, but that amount will not be anything like adequate, says The Court Journal." THE CHEESE SITUATION. Commenting unoer.thia head, the "0 rocers' Journal" remarks: The outlook for t he dis- tributor and the oonsumer cf cheese ij not at all bright. The absolutely abnormal weather we have been having is this country has not, I h a ,-? li?it, been ours ailone to enjoy. The Continent has shared with m the discomfort of a prolonged winter and a delayed spring and t.he dairying industry in Europe has suffered very severely in consequence. As far as cheese k concerned there might- not, be much to worry about, in these facts, but that we do not find any relief in the quarters moot naturally locked to. Canada, too, has had a very bad winter and farmers have suffered heavy losses cf stock through inability to afford the proper feed. Tho spring has lagged ea-cliv there also, and opera.tions in the factorias have been corre- spondingly backward. There are \I"H Ily a certain number of chocees turned out in March in Canada and a great many more in April. This year there were none in March and the make this month, it. was well understood at the dara of last mail, would be well under that of I the same inonth last year which was itself a bad one by comparison with April, 1906. Indi- cations a.re against buyers. The weather con- ditions in England are distinctly against any thing like a normal season cf cheese-making being likely this year, and dealers have natur- ally to cast about for some other source of sup- ply. In any unle»ss a remarkable change come*; over the scene the world oyer, con- sumers here arc in for a high-priced season in choete. ll.AS.E. NEWCASTLE SHOW. I The Couneil] having accepted a further offer, i received through the Newcastle Loca l Com- I mittco of f;50 for Border Le icester and (Cheviot sheep, the amounts of the prizes in these classes have been amended /I.' follows: Clares 247, 248 and 249, rarn two shear and upwards, 1st, JE15, 2nd JE7. 1& 3rd £3; shear- ling ram, 1st £ 20, 2nd £ 12. 10s., 3rd 1;5, and shearling owe ditto. £ 30 towards those prizes are offered by the Society of Border Leicester Sheep lireederf;. E22. 10s. towards prizes are offered through the Newcastle Local Committee. A perpetual Challenge Cup. value sixty guineas, is offered by the Society of Bor- der Lei(7f¡;t.er Sheep Breeders, for the lyut Bor. der Leicester ram or pwc in classes 247 to 249, A silver medal wili be awaided to the winner of the cup on its return to the secretary of the Royal Agricultural Stteiefy. A special prize of 1;20 is offered by the Newcastle Farmers' Club for the best Border Leicester sheep, in ctassee 247 to 249, exhibited by a. tenant, farmer in the counties of No r i I i i i iii lw- rli Yid or Durham. Special prizes (îf £5 each are offered by t.he Northumberland and Dnrham Agricultural Societies, to be competed for by members of those ^societies only (I.) for the best Border Leicester mill in Classes 247 and 248, (II.) for the best Border Leicester ewe in Class 249. Cheviot, clashes 265, 266, 267 and 268, ram two- shear and upwards, 16,. JE15, 2nd £ 7. 10s. shearling ram, 1st, £ 15, 2nd £ 7: eia-e, two- shear and upwards, 1st £ 15, 2nd £ 6. 10s.. with similar prizes for shearling ewe. £ 15 towards thee prizes are offered by the Cheviot Sheep Society. £ 27. 10s. towards these prizes are offered through the Newcastle Local Commit- tee. The "Bort.h wick" Cha llenge Cup is offeied by the Cheviot Sheep Society for best Cheviot ram or ewe in Classes 265 to 268. A silver cup, value £25, is specially offered through the Newcastle Local Committee, fcr the best, Cheviot ram or ewp in Classen 265 to 268, bred in the County of Northumberland. Special prizes of JC5 each are offered by the Northumberland and Durham Agricuhural Societies, to be competed for by members of tho&o societies only, (I.) for the best. Cheviot ram in Classes 265 and 266; (11.) for the f).(",t Cheviot ewe in Classes 267 and 268. Where only two prjzoi-. are offered and there are six different exhibitors a third prize of £ 3 will be given. Where ten different exhibitors make entries a fourth prize of where fifteen different exhibitors a further prize of H2. The show fakes place Juuo 30 to Juliy 4 inclusive, and t.ho entries close Thursday, May 14th, to the secretary, 16, Bedford-square, London, W.C. SMALL HOLDINGS. I In the course oi an introductory article (the first of a proposed series) in the Journal of the Board of Agriculture, by Mrs. Roland Wil- kins (L. Jebb) the wriber pertinently remarks The principal questions are whether a supply of suitable men txists among the applicants, and whether a market can be found for the dis- posal of further produce. As regards the first point it is observed small holdings breed small holders, and a large percentage of applicants are sura to be desirable. As regards the ques- tion of markets, caro will be required to en- sure that the increase of supply from small holding does not damage existing workers. It might be supposed that condition-s would adjust themselves throughout the country, and that accordingly any additional output would be absorbed without difficulty; but experience shews that the market for t-he produce of smaiil holdings is often glutted locally, and one not infrequently hoars ooiupliints, even from exist- ing Bmall holders, that for these rcapons, it is not possible to obtain the prices which ruled some years ago. She advisee any oounty coun- effi which contemplates encouraging the exten- sion of existing holdings to consider seriously the question of markete, and to put to itself thrfie questions—(1 ) Can tih-e difficulty be met by reformed cc operative methods of distribu- tion and xnarketingt (II.) Oan the small holders trek out further afield, so as to come I with n a manageable radium of a few market and (111.) As a further alternative, can the new holdings be concerned with a different form of produce from the oid ? Give a man a liot of land in his own locality which he can cultivate m the particular way he is need t, and the chances are that h-P vvill succeed. But put the average iiiin under new c.ondition", (j try and make him work on lirirs to which he n not accustomed, and the chances arc he will fail. While, therefore, I do not wish to be- I little in any way such experimental methods, I wotid urge that the basis of any now undertak- ing should be a systematic consideration of the surrounding conditions .n connection with a study of the lessons of other placcs JOURNAL OF THE BOARD OF AGRICUL- TURE An important announcement is made In con- nection vvi'h the publication of this "Journal." The fifteent,h volume begins with the issue for April, 1908, and arrangements lave been made for the titrcd-ict on cf several now features. The size of the journal is incr0,<d from 6l to 80 pages. The addit ional space v. ill be filled with a monthly artic.'c on the course of trade in agricultural produce during the paxt month, and n comment on the tables of prices? that are printed.U the end of each number. An at- tempt will also be made to print from time to ¡ | time reports on t.h? condition of cops abroad, j ?ptviaitiy on th Oontin?nt. and on the <radc | in thœe articles of a?riroitura) produce which j compete with h>me gtown produce. A it is! intended that these articles shall be of s2ni to all C)MS0t; of agriculturists, the price of the! "Journal" (4d.) wi'd not be raised. I

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MARKETS A?D FAt?. I .4. 1 | WREXHAM CATTLE, MONDAY.—At I this market to-day there was a large supply of stock, sheep and bmbs being especially well represented. (Juot:ttions :-Beef, ;)}J. to ¡¡d. per lb.; mutton, 7d. to 8d. lamb to 8d.; and pigs from Hs. lid. to 10s. per scora lbs. j The clearance was satisfactory. LIVERPOOL CATTL. MOD:\ Y.-Owin;{ to a considerable decrease in the number of cattle shewn in the market to-day trade for prime j qualities was decidedly firmer at the top quotations. Other sorts unaltered. Sheep shewn i in increased numbers. Demand -low, and prices, excepting for exceptional classes, lower. Lambs a small supply, but the inquiry is still limited. Beef, 7|d. to 5d.; sheep (in wool) O^d. to 8d.;j ditto clipped, Hd, to 7d. per lb.; lambs, 40s. to \1 25s. each. LONDON CATTLE, MONDAY,—At the Mctropohtan Cattle Market, this morning, the supply of beasts compared with Monday IIgt shewed an increase of 190 head. The Irish j consignment conRisted entirely of store cattle, compnstnp 2h to ? yc?r o'd bullocks, which were quoted at £ 11 10s. to Ei2 per head. Trade for botli prime and second-quality fat bea.staruted I firmer, prices favouring sellers to the extent of 2d. ¡ per 61b. Fat butchering- cows were more sought after, white fat bulls were steady at late rates. Top prices paid per 81b. as follows:—OOst. Norfolks, 4s. (;(I. to 4s. 8d 100st. shorthorns 4s. 2d. to -K 4d.; !'0st. fat cows, lis. (id to 8d. fat bulls, 2s. lOd. to os. 4d. Trade for English sheep ruled slow Hot about late rates, with a very dull linish. Scotch sheep met with very little inquiry, even at reduced; rates. We note to-day the lirst consignment of Yorkshire sheep, the season for which is about to commence. Choice small lambs found ready buyers at late values, but heavy descriptions were I difficult to vend. Best pens made per 81bs. as follows 7|st. to 8st. Down sheep, 5s. 2d. to I 5s. 4d.; 8.-6 Scotch in the wool, 5s. Sd. to 5s. 10d.' Calf trade nominal". Quotations per 81bs., sinking the offal- Beasts, 2s. lOd. to 4s. 8d.; sheep, 4s. to 5s. 10d.: lambs. 5s. lOd. to 7s. 4d. BRADFORD WOOL, MONDAY.-The market continues weak and irregular. Although prices are not quotably lower for actual business, a buyer can get better terms than even on Thurs- day last. Merino GO's are Is. 10,^1.; crossbred 40's 8d. English holders arc standing aside. Alpaca and mohair are without change. Tfee export yarn market is still completely demoralised, and prices aie very irregular. Piece trade is still over-clouded. MANCHESTER CHEESE, TUESDAY — Rather better supplies of home-made cheese are to hand, and the tendency in to day's market is towards lower prices. Current rates are abovu the level of last year's at the same season, though supplies are larger. There is a fairly good demand. Finest white and coloured Cheshire were quoted 70s. to 72s. 6d., fine fjGs. to 07s. 6d., and medium 55s. to 60s. Lancashire cheese: 70s. to 72s. 6d. fine 65s. to 67s. 6d. Finest ripe Stiltons, lid. to Is. green, 8d. to !}d, Cheshire Stiltons, 7id. to 8d. Canadian cheese: With lighter receipts and owners shewing a little more inclination to meet buyers there has been rather a big trade during this week, especially for white at 62s. to 63s. and coloured at 63s. to 04s, MANCHESTER HAY AND STRAW MON- DAY.—Clover f)ù. to Gd,; straw, wheat 3d. oat, 2id. per stone. SALEOUD CATTLE, TUESDAY. A slightly better tone for both cattle, sheep and lambs with prices maintained. One thousand one hundred and feity-three lieasts on offer, 8,089 sheep and lambs, and 22'J calves. Quotations; Cattle, 5s. tid. to 5s. GJd. sheep, (is. (id. to (is. 9d. lambs, 3ii. to 12s. oach calves, oj-d. to 8Jd. UllESTElt COnN, SATlmuA Y.-English grain in small supply, prices are well main- tained in tho small business passing. Feed- ing StilJ.9 in better demand and prices generally tend against b']Jer", Flour is advanced 6d. per sack with a moderato trade. Foreign wheat potJ parcels firmly held for Id. to 3d. per cental mora money, but the ad vance checks business. Quota" tions H*W OLD S. D. 8. P. D. S. Whea?,white per?'?. 80Ù W 80 IIÓ ;0 o So" 0 Wneat,, red 751b. i' ll — U 0| 0 0—0 Ma.H.t'.??rit.y .Mb. 0 0 0 01 U 0 0 Unndtf?d.j. ,C<))). 0 0 o o, o 0 — 0 „ Oats lliib. ,s 8-ni|0 0-# J Beans a»01 b. ,0 0 — 0 01 0 0—0 » Egyptian tteam -?Ofb.OO—O 0 i a 0 0 IndiMOora. '?')tb. III -it (;, 14 ti

THE EX-PREMIER. —— a —— A funeral scrv ice for the late Sir Henry Canipboii-Bannc'rman was held in Abix v at noon on Monday. By i he King's command the Hags on all the Government bui ings, including the Hy.ng at half-mast as the coftin was taken fmilli No. 10, Downiug-fcireet to the Abbey. The S'C.cIlO in the crowded building' was moet impro**ivC'' The Prjnce of Wales, M. C'iciiicnce&u, the I'Veri^' Premier, member.* of bodi Houses, Ambassador* and other member", 01 the Diplo'natic Cori^' and representative** of ail t.he Churches and of v.ar;Ollti political and other associations wcrl among those present. After tiie ecrvico tl)/J collin wa.s convcyoxl to- Fusion Station, the prQ' ccfi&ou, in spite of the persistent ram, where meeting with coigns of ryitii)at y sorrow af it passed siowiv- through the itrC-e A memorial service held in Manchester Cath^ dral was attended by the Lord intayot-, magistrates, the Mayor of Salford. and public men. The service was conducted by ti of Manchester (Bishop Weiidun). Aln.( general manifestations of deep sympathy, the remains of the late Sir Henry Campbell-Banne mall were laid t,) re-t in the country ohurchyar of Meigle, Perthshire, on Tuesday. Theresa* ib service at Belmont Castle, which was attended 1'1 the family mourners and many representatives0 ttio fttn,' iy i Scottish political and public bodies. PAHLIAMENT'S TRIBUTE. On the rc-ass^mbling of the Commons Monday the Premier nicvod the :¡dYHlrnnil!10 for the of t,'Ieir ,to Prime Minister. He paid eloquent ii-ibiito to Sir Henry Campbell-Ra*mcrman, who had a^ tained, after much storm and stress t-he 11 d-i?put?d tit!e to the (1)?1 p?ce of the Sfa j ..nd who. he said, K?vpr shirked h?s cbty, 114LI v.,ac i if tti-:?re war, oi-,e, to «"-C "cience and duty —Mr Akcrs IJon?in?, 'n O' ab?non of Mr. B&it?ur. associated the ()Ppo, ?it'cn with the pr?i? cf Mr. Atsquith ?c'' vj siticn with the praise of Mr. Aequith fcr re pred«car«or in c-?cf, and said t hey were L) j^ to do honour to one by k-i(,.a,h tli?c.)Lbiio life ?f th? co?u.i.ry had become poorer, and f .j House had suffercl a. loss from which it w?' ? Dot sp?ediiy recover.—Oth?r tributes ?u? pn?p(t, and t-he motion was carried, and l ■ ■■■IIIWHII I IHH 1111111 « III IU II

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