Cheshire Observer

FRODSHAM. OLD FOLKS' TREAT.-On Friday, at the itivitatio-n of Mr. Geo. Jones, and t,hrough the generosity of Mr. Joseph Martin, of Sian Fran- cisco, a native of Frodsham. tlie third annual gathering of the. oldr inhabitants of the parish took place in 111 a newly-erected Fire Station, kindly placed at. the disposal of the party by Mr. U. K Linake'r. On the present, occasion ,,1'V'C'n¡oon guests assembler! out of those, invited, thcÙ tot?l ?aa amounting to 1,431 yeans, an av?ra-?o of 84 1-6 yaars each. The occasion also tlie anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jono.'s 60:h wedding day, and Mr. Jones's 85th birthday. Before sitting down to tea a photo- giapli of the group was taken by Mr. Cross. An excellent tea was provided by Mr. arld Mrs. Walkor, of the Queen's Ilead Hotel, Frodsham. Later, several of the veterans shewed' their agility by executing some of the old-tim-o dances, white oblie-ts entertained the company with songs. Most notable among thos4 present' was Betty Turner, of Overton, now in her '84th year. This lady haa 98 living descendants, including eleven children. 65 grandchildren, and 22 groat- grandclttidrcn. Many were the blessings sent out to Mr. Martin in his distant home by tlteso old natives for his kindly remembrance of them. —————— »

TARVIN. I THE REV. T. J. EVANS.-His former parishioners at Tarvin will be glad to know that Mr. Evana's ministry at St. Peter's, Rock Ferry, is highly appreciated. This is attested by the fact that at the vestry he was presented with the largest Easter offering on record in the parih-a. sum of 253.

GAYTON. I PUBLIC-HOUSE SCENE.—At Neston Police Court, yesterday (Friday), before Colonel Lloyd, a young man named George Vaughan was charged with wilfully damaging a plate glass window of the Glegg Arma Inn. Gayton. Prisoner, who was fitting in the house near t.ho window at the time, admitted having broken it, but ffavo no explanation of his conduct. lie was remanded for a week. -—————— » ——————

BUCKLEY. I CHORAL SOCIETY'S PERFORMANCE.— Tlie annuau performance by the members of the Buckley Choral Soeiety wa.s given in the Central Hall on Wednesday evening. The items selected were Rossini's "Stabat Mater" and Ba.rnett's "Ancient Mariner." There was a chorus and orchestra of about 100, and they should have been conduetvxl by tho talented I teacher of the class, Mr. Wilfrid Jones, R. A.M., of Wrexham; but, unfortunately, ho was seized with a sudden illness at the a fternoon rehearsal, and his plaoe had to be taken at tho last moment by Mr. Horace Haselden, tbe loader of the orchestra, who proved himself a capable substitute. The principal soloists were Miss Eva Bailey (soprano), Miss Lilly Fair- hurst, (contralto), Mr. Spc-ncer Thomas and Mr. C. James (bass), the last of whom was called upon owing to the absence through ill- ness of IVh. Emlyn Davies, who had been cn- gaged for the part. The duties of organist were fulfilled by Mr. Tom Roberts, of Buck- ley, and the performance as a whole reflected great credit on the various principals a.nd mem- bers of the chorus, and afforded the audi ;u.e a rare musical tr,al..

ELLESlVIERE PORT & WHITBY I FOOTBALL.—On Wednesday teaniw repre- eenting the employes of the S. U.R. and C.C. and the combined Mersey and Burnell'a Iron- works' beams met in a charity match, the Iron- workers winning by three goals to one. P.S.A.—A P.S.A. service was held at the Whitby Primitive Methodist ohaprel on Sun- day, Mr. T. Jones presiding. The Hev. G. T. Ijovat gave an address on the "Licensing Bill." The solr-ii?t was Kent, of Oldham. BAZAAR,—On Friday a successful floral bazaar was held in tho Primitive Methodist schoolroom at Whitby. The opening ceremony was performed by Mr. K Peter Jones. Mr. John Jones presided, and gave an able address. After the ceremony a vote of thanks was pro- posed by bhe Rev. G. T. Lovat and seconded by the lie v. J. Kent. Mr. Thomas Jones sup- ported. The prooeods were In aid of the trust fund and alterations to the schools, the nett amount reaching 1;56. 56. 3d., a result reflect- ing great oredit on all concerned. Tho dotai's are as follows :—Subscriptions—Mr. K Peter Jones J65, M-r, J. Jonas (chairman) £ 1; re- freshment stall, £10. 14: lOd. crockery stall, JB5. DB. 4d. flower stall, 1;5. 3s. oyob olub, stall, £ 13. 4s. 4d. drapery stall, £ 16. 9d. door money, 14s. (ki. The expenses wiAre only 16s. 6d,, which shews gvxxl management.. CANTATA,On Sunday the P.S.A. choir and friends gave an excel knit rendering of West's saorod oantat-a "Faith and Praise." Mr. H. W. Wallis presided over a large attend- anoo, and ably explained the meaning of tho work. An orchestra, consinting of Messrs. Cun- work. An ore fie,,itrt, of (:((ti- "1, Plaistk,?r, atki with ceedings in excellent style. Mrs. Roberts sang "Behold I give you every herb," and the choir followed with tho ahorus "While the earth T'i- maineth," Mr. Darbyshire oond<uding, Miss Nellie Laing (Chester) was the soprano soloist, and sang "1 love the Lorxl" in good style. Mies B. Home waa heard to advantage in the con- tralto eolo "I will lay me down in peace." M'T, Foden (Cheoter) sang the solo "Sing U heavens" splendidly, and this was followed by a quar- tette by the ohoir members. The aeoond part of tho cantatit opened with a bass solo by Mr. Derbyshire, "The light hath sinned upon us," and this WéWJ followed by a trio by Minses Howard and Home and Mrs. Roberts, which waa sung with geeat effect. Miss Lain.g gave a beautiful rendering of the solo, "0 Thou whoso head was wounded," and this item was a feature of who cantata. Mrs. Robcrte and Mr. Derbyshire sang the duet, "See what love," and Mr. Foden greatly pleased with the solo "Thou art gone up on high." The perform- ance clooed with tht soprano solo and chorus, "0 Lovo the Lord." The choruses all through were well sting- and Miss Laing deserves special mention for her t'plendid rCll<bring of the various solos. Her range is excellent, and she will undoubtedly make a name for henseli. —Mr. Wallis moved a vote of thanks to an tho performers. Tho service was continued at night, and Mr. A. F. Ward presided over a large attendance. Miss Laing deligthted the audience with hhe solos, "Life's lullaby" and "Life's oonsolfttion." A duet, "Rejoice in the Lord," by Miss Laing and Mrs. Roberts (con- tralto) was well reoeivocl. Miss Ivy Jonos dis- played exoep'.ioruil talent as an elocutionist in her recitations, "Rizpah" and "Crossing1 the Bar" (Tennyson). Part songs and choruses by tho choir concluded a most successful service. LECTURE AT CONSERVATIVE CLUB.— An interesting lecture was given in tho Con- servative Club on Wednesday by Mr. Leslie Wright, tho subject being "Current PoJitios and Tariff Reform." Mr. 1 Vou 1 tlx*" presided, and introduced t.ho speaker. He was supported by Messrs. Whit.ridge and Norman. Mr. Wright was well received, and said he had just rot.urnjd from taking an active part in the election in the agricultural and fishing con- stituency of Kincardineshire. He had had charge of a new organisation called "The Junior Uninists' League." In less than twelve days they organised and carried out thirty- one meetings. (Applause.) At Stoitchaven they were stoned, and he himself was hit three times. The chauffeur had his face split open and the motor-car was damaged. He f hought. they did very well in reducing the Radical vote by 700. (Hear, hear.) He could not see how the Radicals could find fault, with the Ho!«o of Lords, when they were ma-king such a large number of Radical peers. He thought, the Upper House was rapidly becoming a home for the lost Radical members. (Laughter.) Mr. Wright said the Licensing Bill would not diminish drunkenness at all. It was simply a measure brought, in at the bidding of a fanal ical section, and lie did not think tor one moment the Bill was intended to pass. It was introducing into English legislation spoliation if not robbery, and it would deprive hundreds of pcoplo of employment.. If the working- man could not get British beer he would have German. In one county where the oonvictions for drunkenness numbered 12 per ten thousand the licences would be red uced by 73. In the next county whore the figures were 149, the licences would be increased by 92. (Laughter.) This was a brilliant example of Radical legis- lation. Emphasing th,(' need for Tariff Reform lie said: White in Chester (Piennsylvania) he saw a Nottingham firm's plaoe employing 700 people; those works he thought might have beten erected in Chester in England, and Cheshire would have benefited. Bcore.s of Eng- lish firms were going abraod with their works, say, to Germany, where they could get the benefit of two markers, German and British, whereas in England they only had the benefit of half of one, the foreigners taking half of tlie British marlet-Air. BK-),Ltlt.bee proposed a vote of thanks toO Mr. Wright. Mr. Whit ridge seconded, and mentioned that Norwegian stones were being used in our very midist, whioh bore out Mr. Wright's arguments. The vote was heartily given, and a similar compli- ment was paid to the chairman*

HESWALL. PARISH COUNCIL.-A meeting was bew on Tuesday. Mr. Charles Maclver and Mr. H. Jones were unanimously re-elected as obair, I ill.. I ornv man and vice-ch discussion took place with reference to the proposed Akbar Reformatory, which had been erected without previously sub minting pl^f to the Council, and t.he matter was post-pol A lether was read from COlonel Newton p!ülOmg of a nuisance arising from the Akba< camp drainage, whioh ?v 's allowed to r? open dtte'?a cloe up to the volunteer t?rg*'?' Dr Kenyon, the medical o.Œcor of health, asked to tn?pcct and report to the District COuncil A INter was rea? from 'h9 LaCd Government Board giving their sanction to the s CIT "MO lately adopted by the Council electric lighting. Mr. Moore, a greengrocer in Telegraph-road, wrote to the COuncil com- plaining of the nuisance caused by motor-cat duet, which he alleged, did considerable harm to his good s. It was decided that a consultation be held with the surveyor of tM District COuncil as to the best remedy to be adoptd, -Wo w

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BIRTHS. MARRIAGES & DEATHS. —— —— BIRTHS, MARRIAGES anl DEATHS charged at the rate of 20 words for Is. (prepaid!- if not prepaid the charge will be 2s. 6cL Tb* announce nent must bo authenticated by thf Signaturo and Address of the Sender. BIRTH, BALDWIN—On tno 2C«th April, at Pi-,t.eraburg, Transra44 the wife of Frederic Tyldati Baldwin, ol a daught*6 by cable. MARRIAGES. UYSON KVANS-On the fflth April, at the GrosvenO' Park liaptisl Church, by the Rev. J. J. Hanfrea^e* Edward Uyson, of Ravensworth, Upton Park, Chest* to Minnie Blanche, second daughter of Alr. and Mr* Edward Evans, of ;J, Pepper-street, Chester. EATON-riALI, -LATIIAM-On the 29th April at SC. Paul's Church, llooton, by tho Riifht lev. the LOrd Bishop of Chester, assisted by the Kev. A. E. Cooper, vicar, Itawlal, second son of Kllon Hall, Ksq., Lon do" and Liverpool, to Lilian Rumney (Lil), eldest daughte' of H. A. Latham, Esu Lyndhurst, Hooton. KILLIP -CLEMENCE—On the 20t,h April, at Morning-toP' road Wesleyan Church, Southport, by the ltev. Rob, Killip, P. It. A.S. (father of the brideifiooni), assisted by the ilev. VV. Lome Cornish and the Kev. H. J. h'ost^r> Charles Kinsrsley Killip to Katheriue Alice, elde»f daughter of the late Saml. Clemence, of Chester, 11d Mr. Cleiitence, of hilort. At tiotiie, 21, GrangO* road, Soiuhport, May l'J, so and 21, SIJLIS-FLBMING-OII the 2)th April at Neston parish Church, by tha Vicar (the Uev. Canon Turner M,}.' assisted by the Iev. H. J. Graham, Willian, Henrv, onll tioil of William J. and Jessie Sulis, or Liverpool, t.<I EJle" (Nellie), eldest daughter of the late William and biary Elizabeth Ptsaiing, of Neston, Cheshire. TnnON -LANGLEY -On the 20th April, at the Paris'1 Church, Woodchureh, fev the Rev. I*. C. Robin, Fcilllo Joseph Turton, of Landiean, to Frances Mary, eldeo daughter of the late Henry Lanifley, of Woodchureh- DEATHS. JONES—On the 30tn April, at Rose Villa, FarndO"» Alaiffaret, the dearMy-beloved wife of Thomas Joil,6 Friends kindly accept. this, the outy, intimation, z¡ (lowers, by request. THOMAS-On the 2Sth April, of Hemp Gill, C, rodsf- Alfred Thottias, J. t'. IN MEMORIAL. DAVIES—In 'oving; memory of Annie, the beloved II'j' Charles Davies, who departed this life April 25th, too, Fondly remembered. DAVIES—In c.vcr-loviflff memory ot 0. W. Da.,vi,s late of Ohurch-fStreet, Newtown, Chester, who I May 3rd, 18í. ?"8tittdefpinrementbrfmce.") ? (RMe.) DEAN — fu !ovtnK memory of Edward, the be!0^ hu?bnnd ol Bmma De?n. I%to ot Saltney, who '? April Oih, lv07, aged 65 years. Could I have seen him. still in life, Or watched his dyins; bed, Or caught the faint Itasp of his breath. Or raised his dying head My heart I think would not have felt The bitterness of grief; But God had willed it otherwise, And now he rests in peace. KENDRICK—MARLE-— In ever-loving memory of ied dear grandfather, Peter Kendrick, of Buckley, who dol May 3rd, I-Sfot Also of our dear sister. Mary Marie, Neg ton, who died May lat. 1907. ('Fonav.^ remembered.") STEWARDSON—In lovintr memory of Emma, the belo;.f wife of Alfred Stewardson, who passed peacefully lid ilL April 25th, at 77, High-street, Connah's Quay, age el years. Greatly missed. WILLIAMS—In loving memory of our dear U!otb lsalwlla, and dearly-loved wife of William who died May Dth, li) 6, late of Talbot street. All tears are vain, we cannot now reuall thee; Gone is thy loving voice, and kindly face. Gone from the home where we so dearly loved tb8 Where none can ever fill thy vacant place. 80) (Her sorrowing husband and daughter

TOO FORC LASSIFICATION C. W. U. A. ST. OSWALD'S WARD. THE ANNUAL MEETING WILL U8 HELD AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS. ON FRIDAY, MAT Bro, AT 3 P.M. WANTED, a strong BOY, to assist the engineer. Apply. Secretary. Chester Steam Laundry, Victoria-road. WANTED, strong BOY for bakehouse. Vt Apply, Smith, Dee Restaurant, Fore- gate-street, Che3ter. 7261 WANTED, young PERSON, about 17 or 18 W years of age, as Geneftl.-Apply Durish, Baker and Confectioner, 58, Foregate street, Chester..■ 7285 WANTED, convenient to Cheshire Hunt, a good COUNTRY RESIDENCE, fur- juahed or unfurnished; three reception rooms, -five best bedrooms; dressing-rooms, nurseries, and accommodation for 12 servants, stabling, &c close to Station and accessible to Chester.—Apply, Brown and Co., Chester, Ltd., Eastgate Row, CheaWr. 7262 TO BE LET, several Good UOTTAGES; t moderate rents.-Apply H. Small and Sons, Chartered Accountants, 3. Hunter-street, Chester. 7260 FOR RACE WEEK.-To be Let, ROODEYE JP HOUSE with large lawn overlooking the Racecourse close to the County Stand.— Apply to Wakefiald, Dodd & Thornely, 16,Corn Exchange Chambers. Chester. 7258 TO BE LET. 4, MARINE TERRACE, Pensarn, Abergele. Is very suitable for a boarding-house keeper. Within five minutes' tfalk of the Railway Station and Seashore.—Rent And particulars apply H. Small feSons, {Chartered Accountants, 3, Hunter-street, Chester. FOR SALE,' BAY MARE, 15-3; quieb and Fgood worker. -.NLewgate Bakery. IT?OR SALE, Two good COTTAGES with a dens, situate at Richmond Terrace, ?o,u g I ?t In Safe and desirable investment.— Apply to Mr. H. G. Hope, Solicitor Chester. OBE SOLD. 8 Freehold COTTAGES, at JL Aberdovey-terrace, Buckley, near Hawarden Colliery district.—Apply Messrs. Lamb, Kvffin- Taylor, and Ashworth, 58, Hamilton-square, Birkenhead.5 CHESTER STEAM LAUNDRY, VICTORIA. ROAD (CLoaR BR Tai NAARAAVRA S CATION). All the arrangements are on the moit approved modern system tor Washing, Ironing, Drying, Packing, &c., and the management mast efficient. W. H. LIPSHAM, Secretary & General Manager. I (Chester Steam Laundry Co., Ltd.) TELEPHONE No. 411. U- Inspection is specially invited on any day excopting Mondays and Saturdays.

DENBIGH COUNTY COUNCIL. To-day the, annual meeting of the Denbigh County Council was held at Wrexham. Mr. Aneurm O. Evans, Denbigh, was unanimously elected chairman, and Alderman W. E. Samuel, Wrexham, vice-chairman.

TARPORLEY URBAN COUNCIL -— 6 —— Tliia meeting htid on Thu-rwlay. Mr. T. H. Gordon waa re-elected chairman and Mr. R. Symms vice-chairman. The Council deckled to levy a district rate of Iii. 10d., a reduction of 2d upon the rate of taab -year. Mr. Bickerton atttnded and applied for an allotment for torti. cultural purposes, and the matter was iv for red to a committee. It was decided to ;0 the same duat laying preparation AH last y".t-.

flANTWICH CHEESE FAIRS. —— 1— PROPOSED SEPARATE ASSOCIATION. 'At a special mooting of the N-antwich Urban Council on Thursday evenin, Dr. Turntr pre- siding, the question of establishing- a separate Dairy Farmers' Association for Nantwich for the purpose of controlling the local c-heeee fairij and dairlv show was confide rod. -The Chairman said that Mr. Hock-enhtJU at a previous meting had declared his intention of proposing tlie formation of a Dairy Farmer*' A<seociation, and, seeing that unfortunately tho lato secretary of the CShcahire Association had died, and that the association would proceed shortly with the ap- pointment of a successor, it was thought that the moment wart opportune to put themselves in con nee ion with the farmtrw of the Nantwich district. There was a certain amount of dis- satisfaction among a section of the fanning community respecting tho arrangements now I existing. Some thought that Nantwich, as the centre of a m< or important dairying district, did no get its proper eliare of the prize money con- tributed by the association, and were of opinion that the prize money should bo distributed more in proportion to the pitch of clioowe. The Nant- wich Council contributed twenty-five per cent, of its tolls to the Dairy, Fart-,iorr,' A ~,iation, whereas he understood the Corporation of Uhcsterdid not oontribute anything at aii in the Jnotter of tolls. Mr. HockenhuU said he believe' all that the Chester Show received from the Corporation of Chester was £ 21; that was the amount of tJie tolls received on the fitiow day. The amount prize money allocated to i: Nantwich was jei40. Taking the figures of 1906, he found that the association received in return for that out- lay L58 entrance fees, District Council's con- tribution of tolls £ £ 43. 10s., and the total with otiler items amounted to C134, 4s. 6d. Of thit. amount, as he had pointed out, the association returned JE140 in prize money. He estimated that if they formed a separate association they would have a total iucomo of J6244. Allowing £ 140 for prize money, it gave them a working balance, roughly speaking. of £100. That was would allow them to provide for a secretary at a year and also for printing and advertising. They would have a balance, of £40. provl(:ling the Council would continue to give the same amount of tolls. He was certain that with a good work- ing committee they could offer £5() a year more in prizes, and they would have the fair and show administered to their satisfaction, He proposed that a deputation of the Council meet the Nant- wicw Show Committee to consider the question. The resolution was adopted—A vote of sym- pathy with the family of the late Mr. Robert CSiallinor was carried.

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FRODSHAM MAGISTRATE'S DEATH ft -IF It is with zincore regret that wo have to record the death of Mr. Alfred Thomas, of Homp Gill, Frodeham, at the advanced age of 73. The sad event took place on Monday night, about 12.30 o'clock, and the news, although not altogether unexpected, came as a great shock to every- body acquainted with him. Mr. Thomas had been in failing health, owing to an internal com- plaint, for some considerable period, but his recovery, if only partial, was hopefully looked forward to until some two or three months ago, when there were serious developments, which caused great anxiety, and, despite every medical care and the most devoted nursing, he gradually became worse and sank, until on Monday at midnight his useful and exemplary life came to an end. His death has awakened a widespread and general feeling of genuine sorrow among every class of the community, no matter of what; creed or politics, not only in Frodsham. where he spent the Last 27 years of his life after residing at Norton, but in llunoorn, Warrington, Chester, and other places where he was well known and highly respected. Many kind messages and expressions of sympathy have been sent, to Hemp Gill. The flags-at the Frodsham Conservative Club, where the deceased gentle- man was president, was floating at half-mast on Tuesday in respect to his memory. Mr. Thomas was a well-known and familiar figure in Froclsham, whore he was universally respected. He was ever ready to give advice and practical sympathy where required, and hia consideration for others, coupled with his un- failing courtesy, geniality, quiet humour, fair- ness, and sound commonsenso won him hosts of friends and admirers among all sections. He was a "fine old English gentleman." and he will bo greatly missed in many spheres, both social and political. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas would have celebrated their golden wedding this summer if he had lived. He had been a magis- trate since October 20th, 1880, originally sitting at. Runcorn, and sinoe the retirement and resignation of Mr. Charles Reynolds, in March, 1902, he has acted as cluirman of the Bench at the Frodsham Petty Sessional Court. His last appearance at the Frodsham Court, waa on December 12th, 1907. It waa generally admitted that he was broad and fair-minded, just in all things, and that his judgments were at all times tempered with mercy. He was ever ready and willing to sec some good in the worst offender who camo before him in his magis- terial capacity. He was very highly respected by his brother magistrates and all practising in the court. He was one of the Income Tax Com- missioners, also a member of the Standing Joint Committee of the Cheshire County Council. In political life, the deceased waa a staunch and sound Conservative—one of the good old school —and lie was a leading member of the party in Frodsham. He was chairman of the Frodsham polling district, and latterly vice-chairman, having resigned tho chairmanship owing to ad- vancing years. At a meeting of the Polling District Committee on Wednesday night a sincere vote of condolence was passed with the widow and family. His interest in the cause was always most active, and he was a con- spicuous figure year after year at all political or committee meetings and elections. He rendered yeoman servioe to his adopted cause, and all movements which had for their object the foster- ing or furthering of Unionism met with his hearty support and co-operation. He was one of the original founders of the Frodsham Conservative Club in April, 1390, when tem- porary rooms were taken in Church-street abovo the shop occupied by Mr. J. Roberts, and latterly in the occupation of Mr John Austin. The late Mr, Abbott Wright, of Castle Park, Frodsham, waa then asked to be president, but decline.! the honour owing to advanced age and ill health. Mr. Thomas was appointed president of the club on June 2nd, 1890, and continued to act in that capacity when tlia present Con- servative Club was built in Main-street, on March 1st, 1893. Mr. Thomas was always a liberal and active supporter of the club. His last visit to the club was in January of this year, when he uncovered the picture of the late Mr. Abbott Wright, presented by the Misses Wright, of Castle Park. He was a strong Churchman, and besides acting as a sidesman at the Frodsham Pariah Churoh, was the vicar's warden for two years, commencing Eaete*. IS,15, itis co-warden being Mr. C. E. Linaker. During his term of office tho church tower was restored, and mainly owing to liis energetic labours. He has been a trustee of the Organ Lot since February, 1383. lie had been an active mem- ber of the Frodsham Lordship Parochial Com- mittee since 1398, and was in the same year elected vice-chairman, a position he had occupied with great distinction until his death. THE FUNERAL. Tho interment t-ook ph.oo yesterday (Fridav). The business places in the main thoroughfares wore mostly closrd while tiho cortege alowly wended its way up t'he hill to the parish church. and tho residents without exception displayed tho customary symbols of mourning.. Tbe initial portion, of the servioe was held at the okl parish church, Frods'liaru, where tlie do- oea3ed gentleman had attended, tho Roy, H. B. Blogg (vicar) officiating. The choir were in attendance, and satig two of deceased's favour- ite hymns, "Nearer my God to Tlioc' and "Peace, perfect, peace," in addition to Psalm xa. After tho Benediction,, the organist (Mr. C. H. Hibbertt, L.L.G.M.) played Handel's Doad March in "SauL" choir and congregation standing. Tho mourners- and relatives included the Rev. E. Charley and Mr. II, P. Mit-tirner (-xjin-in-lawi, Mr. K M. C'rosfield (nephew;, Mr. Vore Davies and Mr. Leonard Da.vies (nephews), Messrs. J. J. Croclidd, John Murray, John Ockl-oston. N. K A. Way. C. Reynolds, H. Reynolds, E. Speakman. Dr. Burton. Among otIters attending were: Sir Riohard Brooke, Messrs. R. It. Dufcton, K. Frith, G. F. Ashtoii (clerk to Runcorn Board of Guardians), Coo. Cleave, Wm. Youd, Holbrook Gaskell, S. Sharpe, Thos. Rilev, Alec Bate-, Mattlwrw Stcde. l?. A. Ri,?t>v, P' C' B. A. Rigby, K G. Steward, E. U. Glove; Percy Jones, S. Da vies, S, Thomas, R. Miltier, S. Ormcrodd, Dr. Carruthcrs, Me.r3. J. Pear- son and Peter Bates. Mr. Harry Barnston, to his extreme regret, was unable to be present at the funeral, as he was attending tho National Union COuncil meeting in London as one of the Cheshire dele- g-a.tr-ø. The magistrates attending wcro Messrs. W. Timmins, T. P. D. Timmins, J. Oeklestou, W. N. Hutohings, J. Murray, Taylor, F. J. Nor- man, A. R. Norman, F. A. Lake (clerk to the justices at Frodsham). Lordship parish councillors: Messrs. John Oeklestou (eh-aii'man), H. Tiley, J. B. Carter, P. Garter, J. Andrews. K Clarke, J. C. Cragg, F. Baanett, J. H. Davios. J. Dobeon, T. Fletcher, J. G. Aston (clerk). Members of tho Frodsham Conservative Club present were: Messrs. J. Gorst, R. Rogers, A. J. Ashworth, A. E. Kennetley, Sergt.-In.5t,rllotor W. H. Booth, Messrs. S. Cleave and O. H. Ilibberbt. The police were represented by Supt. Enn,ion, Supt. Beeley, Sergt. Breeze, Aoting-Sergt. land, Savage and Barber. Beautiful wreaths were sent by, among others, the Rev. E. and Mrs. Charley, Mr. and Mrs. H. Percy Mortimer, Mr. and Mrs. K M. Cros- field, Mr. and Mrs. Vera B. Da vies, Mis. S. M. Crosfic'.d, Mr. and Mrs. E. Gaskeli Da vies, Mrs. Ijconard Davies, Mr. and M:s. Holbrook Ciaa- koll, jiinr., and family, Mr. and Mis. Arthur Falknor, Mrs. Steele, Mr. Erio Stocleo, the in- door a.nd outdoor servants at Rossett Vicarage, Miss Ukell. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Cms field, Mr. and Mrs. Ryan, Mr. and NIcs, Canaries Rey- nolds. Miss Draper, Mis. Mortimer and P. anct W. Mortimer, Mr. and Afri. M. Steele, Mr. and Mrs. Murray, the Misses Wright, Dr. and Mrs. Burton, Mr. and Miss Ashton, t'he in- door and outdoor servants of Hempgill, the Rov. H. B. and Mrs. Blogg, Mr. and Mrs. Oekleston. Mrs. Garfratt, Mrs. Spaakman, Mr. and Mrs. Timmins, Frodsham Lordship Parish Council, the indoor and outdoor servants of Cissington House, the me mbers of the Frodsham Causei-vafcive Club, the directors aildl share- holders of the Frodrfham Conservative Club Building Committee, th:? indoor and outdoor serf a nts of Orofton Lodge, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Moors, junr., Mrs. John Crossfiokl, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brundri't, "Dan and Mo I Ley," Lieut.-Ool. and Mrs. Rales, Dr. and Mis. Bridge, Supt. Beeley and Frodsham and Holsby police. Subsequently the cortege travelled on from the Frodsltam Parish Church to Warrington Cemetery, -where deceased was interred amid universal manifestations of sorrow and sym- pathy. The flineral arrangonwats were ma& and carried out by Messrs. Ralph Johnson, cabinet-makere, of Warrington. Tho coffin, which enclosed the metallic oasket was niade by Mr. George Gleave, of Frodsttiam, amd was of beautiful pannelled oak, French polished, t I with yery handsome solid brass fittings

I LOCAL NEWS. I ——— y Sir Foster C-unliffe has presented a Den- bighshire school with a garden. Viscount and Viscountess Ingestro have gone abroad on a motor tour and expect to be away j until the end of June. The Rev. G. W. Hudson Shaw. rector of J • Aldcrly, has decided to abolish all fees for baptisms, wuxktingis, and funerals, as he states that he does not believe in them. Earl Egerton of Tatton and tlie Duchess oF Buckingham and Chandos left their London house on Tuesday for 13ournemoutli for a short holiday. The Duke and Duoheaa of Tack have re- turned to town from Combormorc Abbey, where they have been on a visit to Katharine Duchess of Westminster. The marriage arranged between Joseph Mer- vyn St. John, eldest son of Mr. J. M. Yate*, K.C., Buglawtcn Hall, COngleton, and Clare Noel, youngest daughter of Mr. Charles Walker, of Brettargh Holt., near Kendal. will take place on Juiie 3 at Heversham. Tom Smith, who has been presented w,ith £ 2,122 by the followers of tlie Br.a.mha.rn Moor Iloutids, ou his retirement from the post of huntsman, was first whip with Sir W. W. Wynn's Hound-J for several seasons in the seventies. A marriage has been arranged and will take place in June, between George Harold Jager, son of tho late Mr. George Jager, of Lingdale, Birkenhead. and Dorothy, daughter of the late Mr David Maclver, of Manor Hill, Birken- head. A large number of decorations conferred by the Emperor William in connection with his last visit to England were gazetted on Tues- day evening. They include: Red Eagle of the liit ola-ss, the Earl Beauchamp, Lord Steward Red Eagle of the 3rd class. Mr. Jameo Inglis, general mtnager, Great Western Railway. We regret to announce that, the death oc- oured at Victoria., Briti-sh Columbia, on April 20. of the Hon. Montague W. Tyrwhitt-Drake, late Judge of the Supremo Court of British Columbia. He ww a member of the family of Tyrwhitt-Drako of Shardelves, Buckingham- s hire, and of St. Donat's Castle, Glamorgan. Mr. Tyrwhitt Drake married Johanna, daugh- ter of the late Mr. J. Tolmic, of Ardersin, In- verness-shire. The Countess of Shaftesbury on Monday received from representative ladies in the City of Belfast a diamond miniature pendant, as a souvenir of their appreciation of her work during her period of office as Lady Mayoress. The pendant contained a miniature of Lady Shaftes- bury's little daughter, Lady Dorothea Ashley- Cooper, who was born in Belfast Castle during the mayoralty of the Earl of Shaftesbury. Lady Dorothea was presented with a diamond and sapphire shamrock brooch. I DUKE AND MOTOR-BOAT RACING.— The Duke of Westminster has purchased the high-speed racing motor-boab Wolseley-Siddeley. The vessel, in the recent motor-boat regattas in the Mediterranean, won the Prix de Monte Carlo at Monaco and afterwards the Perle do la Mediterrance at Palermo. The Duke of West- minster will race Wolseley-Siddeley in all the important races in the Solent during the coming season, including the Olympic games. She will also race for the British international trophy on the Hudson River, which lasto year was won by the American motor-boat Dixie. The death is announced at Sidmouth, of Mr. R. H. Wood, F.S.A., D.L., late of Penrhos House Rugby. The deceased gentleman was a oon of the late Mr. Charles Wood, of Northop House, Northen, Cheshire, and was born in 1820. Ho was a g-reat benefactor to Rugby, and, with his wife, a daughter of Mr. Peter Hatton, of Belle Vue, Hartford, Cheshire, built the hospital of St. Cross at a cost of upwards of B35,000, en- dowed it with L10,000, and gave it, together with ten acres of land, to the town in 1884. Subsequently, at her own oost, Mrs. Wood added a beautiful chapel. Deceased was also a benefactor to Sidmouth, among his gifts there bin; a. church. Amid a remarkable demonstration of publio sympathy, the funeral of Colonel Kenyon- Slaney, M.P. (whose death is reported on page 8), took place on Wednesday, at Ryton Choreti, Shropshire. The ohief mourners wore the widow. Lady Mabel Kenyon-Slaney, and the son and daughter, Colonel F. Kenyon-Slaney, Colonel W. R. Kenyon-Slaney. Mr. P. R. Shney, Viscount and Viscountess Boyno, Lord and Lady Harwood, Mr. Clive Bridgeman, M. P., Lord Newport, Mr. Charles Bridgeman, and C'olonel the Hon. F. Bridgeman. Others present included the Earl of Dartmouth, Lord Lewisham. Lord Kenyon, the Earl of Powis, Lord Harlech, Mr. Rowland Hunt, M.P., too Rev. Sir William Honyman, and Sir Walter Corbet. Many beautiful wreaths were sent. A guard of honour lined the awle of tlie church, composed of naval and military veterans of the Crimea and the Indian Mutiny, and Sir George Nare's Expedition. A memorial ser- vice, held at Shrewsbury, simultaneously with the funeral, was attended by the Mayor and Corporation. FRAULEIN WAREKA'S PIANOFORTE i RECITAL.—A capital conoe-rt party was ar- ranged on Tuesday evening at the Grcwvenor Hotel by Mrs. E. Dale, including Fraulein Josephine M. Wareka (solo pianist). Miss G. Druce (violoncello), Mr. S. Anderaon Duce (violin), and Mr. G. Blackall (baritone). The programme opened with Mon- delssohn's Trio in D Minor, for violin, 'cello and piano, which was performed in a manner that brought out all the beatitiful,barmony and effects with whioh this trio abounds. The large audience were no doubt disappointed that this combination of strings was down for only one piece, especially as we are not often permitted to hear instrumental trios. Frau- lein Wareka's contributions were as follows:- Rh.apoodie in G minor (Brahms), Deux Etudes (Chopin), a 17th century ioliat., by Scarletti, Ohopin's Nocturne in F Sharp, Dance of the Gnomes (Liszt), and Hungarian Ilhapsodie, No. 10 (Liszt). Her playing is remarkable for extreme delicacy of touch, which in the softer passages proved delightful; and if there was anything left to be desired, it was perhaps at- tributable to the application of this character- istic to all her pieces, whereas the Rhapsodies would perhaps have been more effective if moro strength of toucli had been introduced. The old school harmony and method of com- position, so different from modern musjc, were most enjoyable, and were perfectly interpreted. IFer performance was much appreciated, and she wis recalled for each; responding upon two occasions. Mr. S. Anderson Duce played with great feeling the Air on the G string by Bach, and Hubay's "Hungarian Dance." Tho air by Bach is a beautiful composition, produc- ing from the violin's fourth string a 'oello-like tone throughout. The varied technique of the "Hungarian Dance" waa most ably executed, and the artist was heartily recalled. Mr: G. Blackall, the vocalist, sang three iyongs- "Glorious Devon" (German), "Kashmiri Song," and "Less than dust" (Amy Wood- forde Findren). We think it would have been better if he had selected songs with a. higher compass, for his top register is of a meet pleas- ing quality. Those he sang were for tlie n-boat part of a low or medium register, and did not bring out all the qualities of his voice. They were, however, beautifully sung and much en- joyed. Fraulein Wareka also played the ao- companiments. Countess Beauchamp will give an evening party 1 on Saturday, the 16th May. The Marchioness of Ormonde left 32, Upper Brook-street on Monday for Kilkenny Castle, Ireland. Mrs. Fcnnell (wife of Dr. Theodore Fennell), who has died at Knutsford, was an authoress of ROme) repute. Her best known work was "The Calico Printer," and another popular novel was "The Prince of Tyrone," which she wrote in collaboration with Mr. J. I. O'Calla- ghan, at one time Inland Revenue Officer for the district. OPPONENT FOR MR. TOMKINSON.-A largely-attended and representative meeting of the Unionist party of the Crewe Division was held on Tuesday night at Crewe, Mr. J. T. Royds presiding Mr. James Binney, of Pampisford Hall, Cambridge. addressed the meeting, and on the motion of Colonel Kennedy, seconded by Mr. Perks, a resolution was unanimously adopted inviting him to become the prospective Unionist candidate for Crewe for the next election. Mr. Binney, who accepted the invitation amid much enthusiasm, is a barrister, and has travelled the Northern Circuit. He is a captain in the 3rd Liverpool Regiment. He married a daughter of the Marquis of Aylesbury. thCe Hm ;?YER PL,AST ?itE FAIR.- Cestrians will again be provided with the usual race attrac- tions at the Chester Pleasure Fair, on the Little Roodeo, when Messrs. Collins will again present "their city of amusement. There will be a variety of pleasure-giving attractions, including racing motor cars, jumping horses, steam yachts, cake- walk machines, swing boats, and the usual cocoa- nut alleys and shooting saloons. Both young and old will be amply catered for. A special featuro of the fair will be the cinematograph, with the most wonderful electric orchestrion ever built. Altogether there is an amalgamation of mammoth attractions, and visitors to the fair are promised a thoroughly enjoyable time. The fair will be open from Saturday May 9, to Saturday May 16. FUNERAL OF MR. R. H. BLAIN.-The funeral of the late Mr. R. H. Blain, of Hoole Cottage, took place on Tuesday afternoon at Eastham. The cortege left the house at one o'clock, and the interment was at three, the officiating clergy being the Rev. W. E. Torr (vicar) aad the Rev. H. Barker (curate). A simple but impressive service was conducted, and in spite of the miserable weather, there was a large attendance of friends to pay their last respects to the deceased gentleman. The chief mourners included members of Mr. Blain's own family, and his brother (Mr. F. W. Blain, of Bunbury). Among others present were Mr. W. F. Morecroft (the family solicitor, of Liverpool); Mr. Stanley Owen, Mr. Edward Powell, Mr. T. Bretherton, &c. A large number of beautiful floral tributes were sent. INSURANCE AGENT'S AFFAIRS.-At the Chester Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday, before Mr, Registrar Giles, William Morris, 12A, Ermine-road, insurance agent, attended for his public examination which was conducted by Mr. Tobias, deputy Official Receiver. Debtor's gross liabilities were returned as £104. lbs., and they were expected to rank at £100. 19s. 6d. for dividend. The assets, aa estimated by the debtor, were £38. 4s. tid., leaving a deficiency of £62. 15s.-Debtor stated that he had formerly been a shop porter at Messrs. Bowers Bros., and afterwards manager in the mineral water depart- ment at Messrs. Cheers and Hopley. He had been an insurance agent for nine and a half years. He was paid entirely' by commission and earned about 25s. per week. He had borrowed off money-lenders, and in addition to keeping his family, he had to make up 27s. a week for the repayment of loans. He could be dismissed from his agency on a week's notice, and his creditors could not benefit by any interesb which be had in his own agency.—The examination was closed subject to the signing of the shorthand notes. HOOLE SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION. -A meeting of the Chester Union Education Sub- Committee was held at City-road on Wednesday, Mr. It. T, Richardson presiding. Mr. W. R. Redman (County Inspector) reported that a meet- ing of Hoole School Accommodation Sub- committee had been held that afternoon to consider the matters sent for their consideration by the County Edu,, &lion Committee. It was decided to reply to that committee that the sub-committce were informed by the managers of the West- minster Schools that they declined to transfer the existing schools, but were prepared to undertake improvements. In regard to the arrangements with the Chester Education Authority, the sub- committee saw no advantage in making any change. The sub committee considered that furthur accommodation was required in the district of Hoole and Newton, and agreed that a school for infants and junior standards alone would suffice for the needs of the district. In regard to the petition by certain ratepayers, it was decided that a reply be sent to the Board of Education that the local education authority were considering modifications in the scheme, which it was hoped would meet the views of the petitioners. --The resignation of tho Rev. F. Clifton Smith as one of the managers for the Ince School was reported to the Administrative Sub-committee. and the Rev. F. G. Slater was appointed in his place.

HELSBV. ROSE FETE.Titio fete has been fixed for' Juno 27tli. Messrs. G. Britland and J. T. Collier have been appointed join hori. secretaries and Mr. J. Blythe hon. treasurer.

T —■ COTEBKOOIv. WEDDING.—A pretty wedding was aolem- ,,i." at St. He-ten'?, Tarpori?y. <m Wednesday, between Mr. William Roberts, Tarvin-road, Chester, and Mias Cicely Carter, eldest daugh- ter of Mr. William Carbor, Cotebrook. The Rov. W. 0. M. Hughes offioiated. The bride, who was charmingly attired in oream with a picture hat, was attended by iAI1,3.3 M. Roberts. Mr. T. Roberts was best man. After the cere- mony a reception was held at the bride's home, and later in the day the happy pair left for New Brighton for the honeymoon. 4

CONNAHS QUAY & SHOTTOJN VESTRY.—On Thursday the vestry meeting was held at the St. Ethclwold's Church. The Rector presided. Tho churchwardens' ao- •CtOunls shewed the offertories amounted to £178. 14s. 4d., and' special collections to JB16 16s, 6d.. and other receipts fiom entertainments to 1;20. 9s. 6d. The total expenditure was £216 Os. 4d., leaving a balance in hand of Is. 6d. Tho balancf-shoet was adopted on the motion of Mr. Edward Tay!or, seconded by Mr. Jos. Bennett. Tho Rev. W. H. Parker nominated Oapt, Chas. Hurlbutt hi3 warden, in place of Mr. G. V. Harris, and Mr. W, If. Fox was re-eleoied people's warden. The. following sides- mcn were elected: Scrgt.-Major Holden and Mr. Thos. Jones (nominated by the Rev. W. H. Parkas), Messrs. J. K Spark, J. Thomas, D. Griffiths, N. Austin, W. H. Reddard, J. V. Harris, J. Bennett and J. Morris. The Churoh COuncil were re-elected with the exception that Miss M. Davison takes the place of Miss Stoker. Messrs. W. H. Fox and J. Morris wain ap- pointed Lay representatives. NURSING ASSOCIATION CONCERT.—On Saturday evening, in tlie Rivertown English 9,),bu m ay c,-vieniilL, Congregational Churoh, a concert was given in aid of the funds of the Shotton and Queen s Ferry Nursing Association, by the Welsh on;- ployee of the steel p!a.nt at Ilawardlen Bridg" works. Mr. A. R. Davis, managing director, presided. Capt. Samuel Viokcrs proposed a voto of thanks to tho chairman, and it was boortily given. To the programme the follow- ing xyntr*bute?d: Hawarden Bridge Male Voioe Choir, Mi'as Eva Van?han. Mr. PoweU Edwards, Miss Marian Edwards, Miaa Parkinson, Mr. Geo. I Williams, Mr. Williams, Miss Thomas, Mr. Jas. Roes. Mrs. Robt. Williams was the able ao- oampanisb.

NESTON. I BENEFIT CONCERT.—On Thursday even- ing a successful concert was given at the Nes- ton Liberal Club Hall, on behalf of the widow and children of the late Benjamin Benniett, a oolliory employe, who died a few weeks ago. A

ACKNOWLEDGMENT. The Misses Hodgson wish to Thank all kind friend3 lif0 the sympathy shewn to theiii in their recent sad ment, also for floral tributes.—5, Mason-street. .00-

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LATEST MARKETS & FAIltS (See also Page 4.) 1'. LIVERPOOL CORN, FRIDAY.-?? market closing quiet, about ?d. per cental  from Tuesday's cu) rene'es. Trading quiet. ??0?if firm, inactive, unchanged price. Maixo nlet'c8(1. consumptive trade: Old mixed Ame to 5s. 10d. to 5s. lid. New Orleans, 53. lo4 td.to to 58. IC?d. new, 5s. 10a. to 5s. 10}d. 53. 3d.; Odessa, 58.8d.percentat. Be?nS '?nt. 5s. 8dd. earer. CHEESE, WEDNESDAY ?.o. 53. Sdd.e; arer. CHEESE. WEDNKSDAY-? turn dearer, Outs. peas and barley firm, lC-ft.' CHESTER CHEESE, WEVN ESDA.J. 'tOUil' this fair there was a pitch of about forty-tWO pgéd -nge<^ The attendance being good, totaqmcktyc? .pS? hand" at the following pricesFinest, 0 to (?9.; medium &3s. to 6ls.; lower gradeg Do? to ý/ CHESTER CATTLE, TU?RSP?r? Despite the inclement weather this wM a bef?. fair, and buyers attended in KOOd ""?13 bcfg' Dairy cattle were in great demand, and tV0 beso lots of stores also 80Id freely at last weeK ??I prices. Later however, business alacken???? at the close of a quieter market a nu?bc' 0 ¡e# reina'ned irisold, I)Llyer,3 wanting the cattle "t leffl cash. PrIces :-Mileh cows, ?t7 to S3?; c' ,?e''?' SIC to &20; bMrena. ?10 to &1? heifer, E14 stirk, ?6 to B10. bullocks, E8 to BH. pp?. BIRKENHEAD AGRICULTILTIt"!Lb ffto. DUCE, TUESDAY.-Ctovor. 75s. to » ton. ■ nrt WELSH CHURCH Thursday Mr. T. H. Parry, Mold,  evi?orK-o on t?haif <?f the NQnconforI1l¡lIioti' FUnt.?htrc. 1? e?ttmatod t-h? v?t? of Not,, conformist property at E277,075, Tho mated the number of adhorpn? M 34,'388teJ to vohn?ftry Mnhr.bnti?n-< .n 1905 Alli? tei B26,624. Archdeacon Evans p<)inted I t" f I o.. jplitnot biro- mu t.lp.1Clty of denominations 'npjjnt**1 At Buok?y. with a population ()f.5, 780, tb"jro wc?rp <??vpn Nonoonformist denoInlo.aA"lo so ProrMatvn six. aiw! at Trvddvn fiv. =- or' ??B?.————————?_ -ÓbeØblbf Printed ?nd published for and on behalf of ??it?'?i' &nd North Wales Newspaper Oomp^i-V' i,i. to ii4o, tl'f JAMES ALBERT RtROHALL..?theC?'?tf?' Office, 8, Bridge-street, in th» Oity 01 Chester. May 2. low,

LOCAL WEDDINGS. I (See also page 7.) FLEMING-SULTS. I A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the I parish church, Nest on, on Wednesday after- noon. The brideowas Miss Nellie Fleming, of "The Retraat," Neston, eldest daughter of the late Mr. William Fleming and a member of an old and well-known Neston family, and the bridegroom was Mr. William Henry But-is, oon of Mr. W. J. Sulis, Amarioan Vioe-Oonsul at Liverpool. Tho interesting event created a considerable amount of stir in the old town, and there was a considerable congregation, while a number of spectators gathered on tho routC" I and lined the entrance to tho church. The ceremony took place at 1.45, and was performed by tho Vic-ar (the Rev Canon Turner), assisted by the Rov. H. J. Grafham. Tho bride, who was givein away by her brother. Mr. J. R. Fleming, looked very charming in a diesis of cream silk eolienne over white silk, trimmed with cream lace and satin. silver cord and tassels. She wore a tullo veil over orange blos- soms and white heather, and carried a lovely bouquet of Madonna lilies, lilies of the valley, and roses, which, together with her diamond ring, were tho gifts of the bridegroom. Miss C. Fleming and Miss E. Fleming (sisters of the bricfc), and Miss M. Sulis (sister of tho bride- groom), who attended as bridesmaids, wore pale blue eilk. trimmed with cream lace and velvet, and cream siik hats trimmed with pale blue.1 Their bouquets of pale pink French roses and lilies and their gold signet rings wore the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. Edmund E. Shaw, of Liverpool, acted as bost man. Mr. A. Howiek. of Chester, presided at the organ, and rendered several suitable selections, concluding with Mendel-John's Wedding March as the bridal party left tho vestry and proceeded down t'he nave. Merry petals rang out from the bolfry, and were niany times repeated during the day. A reception waj afterwards held in a hand- somely cfecorak-d marquee at "The Retieat, and was attended by a large number of guests. Later in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Sulis left for London, en route for Paris. The brida's travelling costume was of brown cloth with hat to match. Tho presents, which were of a very handwomo description, included tho fol- lowing Brida to bridegroom, ring; bridegroom to bride, diamond ring; bridegroom, to brides- maids. signet rings and bouquets; Mr. John Fleming, Cheque; Mr. A. Fleming, oliequo; Mr. J. Fleming, eonr., tea wrvioa; Miss C. Flaming. fish eaters; Miss E Fleming, brass spirit kettle and stand; Misses May and "Dot" Fl-cming. paintoo mirror acroon; Mr. J. Flam- ing. satin eiderdown, teta caddy and screen Mrs. A. Fleming, tea cosy Mrs. Sulis (bridegroom's mother), household linen; Miss Mabel Sulis, Sheriton clock; Mr. Sulis. piano; Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Shaw, fish eaters; Mr. and Mrs. Soddom, two ma,hogany hall chairs; the Rov. Canon Turner, ease of afternoon spoons; Mr. F. Mil- ler (Perth), pepper castors; Mr. Ted Sfraw, cop- per curb; Mi. and Mrs. (I, Unwm, brass desk set; Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Henshaw, vase; Nurse Henshaw, bram gong; Mrs. Henshaw, lace handkerchief; Miss Unwin, cut-glass table (I-e- coration Mr. and Mrs. Ash brook, silver cake hasket; J. Cottnoll and Miss Ashbrook, silver flower stand; Miss K Ashbrook, silver butter dish Mr. W. Ashbrook, silver sardine dish the employes of W. Fleming and Co., oaso of out- lroryand carvar rests; the General Accident Staff, baroiiKiter; M, and Mrs. R. Price, lamp and shade; Mr. and Mrs. Smirk, china bowl; Mr. and Mrs. It. L. Price, silver hand mirror; Mr. and Sirs. Lee, hall set of brushes; Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, brass fern pot; Mr. C. Jones, silver toast rack; Mr. and Mrs. W. Shaw, hand painted afternoon tea service; Afra. and the Misses Jonos, silver ogg stand1; Mr. and Mrs. Braid, silver t.ray and crumb scoop; Miss Hancock, feather boa; Mr. W. Hancock, brass coal box; Mr. and Mrs. S. Mealor, brasi curb and fireirons; Mr. and Mrs. II. Williams, rose bow!; Mr. and Mrs. J. Mealor, silver peppers and castors; Mr. and blrg. T. E. Johnson, Japanese e croon; Miss Molyneux, gold curb brooch; Mrs. W. S. Barrott, copper vessel; Mr. and M3, lfa.rn.pson,, tea got; Miss Hampaon, cut- glass fiowor glasses; Mr. and Mrs. Higginbot- tom, copper coal bucket-; Mr. end Mrs. Thayer, silver cream and sugar stand; Mr. aaid Mrs. Davie, painting; Mr. R. G. Davis (Chester), smoker's cabinet; Mr. Ogelby Mitchell, silver canftk\itioks; Mr. and Mrg. Jeffreys, laoe cushion cover; Misa G. Shaw, silver sugar tongs; Miss E. Que?u, water-eolouna; Mr. and Mrs. T. J. CLarko, silver salts; Mr. and Mrs. Swift (Water- loo) silver fruit bowl; Mrs. H. and Miss Swift, silver preserve dishes; Mr. J. IT. Bennet t, sil- ver mustard pots; Mias M. Binner (Hoylake), stand Miss 0. Wood, silver shoe- horn; Miss R. Soott, fern pot; Miss Bradley, brasss photo frames; Miss Wobb, silver cruet; a friend, set of decanters; Mr. and Mis. Ulegg, set of ornaments; Mr. and Mrs. H. Smith (Bir- mingham), salad bowl; Mr. J. Smith (Moorside). silvor bread trencher; Mr. J. Hough, silver buttei' dish; Mr. C. Muiphio, copper screen; Miss D. English, Tencriffe tcacloth Miss N i ven. Point laoe tea e>sy Mrs. Niven. bedroom slip- pers; Mr. and Mrs. Hemming?, pair of va: Miss Gieofofd. crochet-work tray cloth; Mr. and Mrs. Downey, coffee service Mr. and Mrs. OL'OS'HO, palin pot and pedestal; Miss S. Mealor, NN, pearl flower vases. PLATT-IV ILK I I An interesting wedding was solemnised on Easter Tuesday at St. Edith's Church, Slvock- I-acli, the contracting parties being Mr. William Edmund Platt. of Ellosmere Port. end Miss Eleanor Wilkinson, third daughter of the late James Wilkinson, sohoo!master, of Shooklaioh. (ii'oat interest was shewn by some of the vil- lagers during the erection of an aroh at the entrance of the bride's home at Shoeklach, a.nd the arrangement of the motto, which was as follows: "Long life arid happiness to Mr. and Mis. Piatt is the wish of all their friends in Shoeklach," both of which originated at the home of Mr. Joseph Piggott. The ceremony was performed by tho Rev, E. W. Evans, vicar of Helsbv, and the Rev. George Mattiias, vicar of this parish, and wai witnessed by many rela- tives and friends. The bride, who was given away by her mother, was neatly a.nd prettily attired in a naticr blue eolienne, with hat to match, and carried a lovely bouque>t, tlie gift of tho bridegroom. Tlie bridesmaids were Miss Mary Wilkinson (sister) and Miss Florne Piatt (sister of the bridegroom). Mr. Harold Wilkin- son (blather of the bride) acted as best man. Miss Piatt, the bridegroom's sister, presided at the organ, and upon the bride entering the church, selections were given from. various com- posers, and after the oeremonv Mendelssohn's Wedding March. After the coremony a recep- tion was held at Rose Cottage, the home of the brida. and after the toast of the brido and bridegroom, whioh was proposed by Mr. Thos. Nickson, and seconded by the Rev. G. Mathias, the Rev. E. W. Evans spoke very highly of the bride, having known her for nearly 16 years, during which tinic she had been most suocess- fill and pet severing ns a pupil teacher and as headmistress of Ellesmcre Port Girls' School upwards of 61 years. The happy pair left soon after the repast for Shrewsbury, proceeding the day following to Jersey, where the honeymoon will be spent. Showers of rico and confetti were pouned upon them as they took their de- parture. The presents wore numerous and in- cluded an inscribed marble timepiece from the school teachers and ciii,dreu at Elles-mere Port. CARTER—MATHEWS. I On Wednesday afternoon, at Buckley Taber- nacle, the marriage took place of Miss Marion Mathews, latoO cf Pembroke House, and who for over 11 veais was one of tlie teachers and lately mistress in Sutton Schools. The bride- groom was Mr. Samuel Carter, of Leigh Ilall. Moliington. The servioe was choral, and was oonduotod by tho Rev. W. Trevor and the HBV. Mr. Moore. Tho bridesmaids were Miss E. Math-ews (sister of the bride) and Miss Carter (cousin of tlie groom). Mr. G. Carter was best, man. After the ceremony the oompa.ny ad- journed to Argoed Ilall, Mold, tit? residence of the bride's mother, where a reception was held, and later on tho happy pair left by motor for Chester Station, en route for Ilkley, Yorks., where tho honeymoon wiil be spent. Mr. and Mrs. Carter will take up their residence at Bran.coed Uoha, Mold. The presents included a c-itver tea service from the managers, teachers and scholars of Sutton Sohoois.

THE LICENSING BILL (Sao also page 8.) A, ———— T A TARPORLEY PETITION. A Tarporley potition against the Bill, with early 150 signatures attached, i? bein? sent to Stanlf??y, the member for Eddisbury, for presentation in the Commons. One of the yrounds of objection to the Bill is that it is not )n honest attempt at social reform, but an obvious determination to cripple a legitimate industry which contributes more than 1:38,000,000 yearly to the National Exchequer, and affords employ- ment to at least 2,000.000 people.