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May 9, 1896. Council naturally did not want to consider the -matter, and as Mr. Harvey, the schoolmaster at All Saints' schools, pointed out a week or BO Bince, considering the large expenses looming before the Council, that body were not likely to consider the matter until pressed from outside. As to the accommodation in the district Mr. Heath at the British school has now room for more than 100; and Mr.

Harvey at a pinch could find Bpace enough for a dozen or so. This is admitted, but it is contended that it is absolutely wrong to compel children to walk a mile and a half in wet and foggy weather, and then sit all day in their wet clothes. The evils of this can be easily, seen, and many a mother in Cricklewood has, rather than risk the ill effects of the journey, kept her child from school. Application has been made to Mr. Woodhouse, the vicar of St.

Peter's, Cricklewood, to erect church schools near his church but his reply to the suggestion was one that struck home and one that admitted of no namely, to the effect that he could build Bchools near his church, but he had no funds to do so and even had he the money to he had no means of carrying them on. Under these circumstances it has been suggested that Willesden and Hendon should combine under the. Education Act, and that a portion of Cricklewood should be divided from the rest of the parish and joined on to Willesden, and a joint school should be built in some part of Cricklewood. The statistics of the neighbourhood with to the children show that there are considerably over 2,000 children of school age, and in the Midland cottage3 alone there are no fewer than 360 children that are required to attend school. The question of a joint school is an intricate one, and involves the question of one parish providing money for the erection of schools in another parish, and the School Committee of Cricklewood have asked for the opinion of the Education Department on the question.

Something must immediately be done at Cricklewood to meet the scholastic requirements of this the most improving portion of the southern ward of the Hendon parish, or the long proposed school to be erected there by the Kilburn Sisters will be an accomplished fact. Turning to the central ward, the school accommodation difficulty has there cropped up, and there is. no-disputing the fact that St. John's schools at the Hyde are deficient in accommodation for the increasing population'. The present schools can be extended, bringing the accommodation up to nearly.

600 places, and this would answer present purposes, but it would not meet the needs of the future. A British school had been suggested at the Hyde, and the Rev. W. H. Skan, vicar of St.

John's, speaking for himself, thinks the idea worth considering, and that those who wanted the British school should head a movement and erect the school, and that the two schools could work together, Bide by side, in the interests of education. With the increase in this part of the district, a new school will be absolutely necessary, whether built by the Nonconformists, by the Church party, or by a joint school under the control of a committee similar to the Education Committee. Failing any of these suggestions being carried into effect, a School Board will result, and the labours of the Hendon Education Committee, who have so ably and successfully administered the voluntary educational system, will be brought to nought. The proposal, for a joint school seems to meet with most favour, and is now receiving the attention of the Hendon Education Committee. With regard to the Education Bill now before Parliament, its effect on Hendon has been recently Bhpwn by the chairman of the Committee.

According to the Bill there is to be an educational authority in each county, not to supplant but to supplement the existing organisations for educational purposes. Hendon is one of those parishes in the county without a School Board, and the new act provides that where, in any county, there are no School Boards, there must be formed an association representing the managers of such schools, and a common school fund be begun, into which the educational authority would pay the moneys as the Bill provides. This would be just the thing for Hendon; for no difficulty presents itself in the central ward, and Mill Hill requires no assistance and though threats have come from Child's Hill, hitherto a School Board has been kept out, and if the financial help promised in the Bill be given, Hendon parish will be out of all difficulty. The Bill also provides that District Councils may become administrators of the Education Fund, but the chairman of the Education Committee has recently stated emphatically that this is the worst thing that could possibly happen to Hendon, for the Education Committee in Hendon is working well on a very cheap rate. The Bill, however, is a good one, and will strengthen the hands of those who have fought the battle against the introduction of a School Board.

The Hendon Education Committee deserves the thanks of the community at large, and continues to hold the confidence of the public and the inhabitants of the Hendon parish can rest assured that under its able guidance the question of extra school accommodation at Cricklewood and the Hyde will in all probability be satisfactorily settled. Items of Interest. the Wesleyan Chapel on Sunday the preacher for the day was the Rev. E. Hawkin.

The sermons at the Baptist Chapel were conducted by the Bev. J. Bnstowe. The Hendon Baptist Sunday-school anniversary will be held on Sunday next and continued on Tuesday evening, when a tea and public meeting will be held. At the public meeting the speakers announced are, the Rev.

H. Kelly of Ampthill, and the Rev. Thompson of Luton. At the Hendon Congregational Chapel on Sunday the special monthly service was held. The pastor, Mr.

A. Le Marchant, in the evening gave an address on The Greatest Name." A rumour is abroad that Messrs. Pink and Sons intend erecting a jam factory near Messrs. Schweppe and at Hendon Station. In the Public Hall, Hendon, on Wednesday evening, the Girl's National School repeated their entertainment of a week previous.

At the "Rose and Crown" on Wednesday evening, the local lodge of R.A.O.B." held a concert in aid of their benevolent fund. The Hendon Police C.C. start play on Thursday The Hendon Choral Probably one had begun to wonder what had become the Hendon Choral and Orchestral Society or the society was still in existence, comes the announcement of their concert on Tuesday next 5J the Church House, when Mendelssohn's 92nd salm" and Sullivan's "On Shore and Sea" "ill be given, with an addition of miscellaneous Elections. The Society has done excellent work in the past and their inactivity throughout the winter was to be regretted, but difficulties cropped up and the concert was consequently delayed. The reappearance of the Society is greeted with satisfaction.

The White Eyed Minstrels. These popular New. Hendon minstrels brought their season to a close on Tuesday evening by an entertainment in the St John's Schools. Songs were given by Messrs. A.

Bonner, H. R. Soar, F. Felthara, G. Smith, C.

Ratcliffe, A. E. Smith, and A. Davies, and a recitation by Mr. H.

Eyres. The comic in one act, Waxination Gratis," given at a previous entertainment, was repeated, with the original characters, and proved to be as popular as ever. Sale of Golder's Lodge, The fine freehold estate of over three acres and a half with the old-fashioned residence, in Golder's Green Road, described as a valuable freehold building estate," was submitted to auction at the Mart, Tokenhouse Yard, on Tuesday, by Messrs, Joshua Baker and Son, by order of the executors of the late Mr. William Cullum, of Kilburn. The estate has a frontage of 528 feet to the main road, comprises an area of close upon three acres and a half, and is well timbered.

The estate, including the house, timber, and fixtures in and about the premises, was sold for £2,000. The Baptist Bazaar. Baptist bazaar held last week in the Victoria Hall proved successful in the effort to wipe off the deficit of £230, which remained on the building fund of the chapel. On the first day there was considerable business done, but only £80 was raised, and doubts were expressed as to the successful result. On Wednesday, however, the sale being continued with unabated vigour, £75 was added to the previous day's figure.

It was then found that since the opening day so many articles had been received that it would be worth while continuing the bazaar over Thursday, and by a determined I effort (when the articles were sold for literally next to nothing) a grand total of £270 was reached, which leaves the chapel clear of debt. This must be exceedingly gratifying to the hardworking Baptist community, and especially to those who remember the initial effort some few years ago, when the Rev. G. D. Hooper was pastor, and to whose energies and indefatigable labours the scheme was started and the handsome structure to-day stands in the Finchley lane clear of debt.

Among those who sent goods for sale were Messrs. Cross, Robinson, Woodgate, Boocock, Turner, Robarts, Lofts, Markwick and Mrs. Smart, Ling, Tout, Chivere, and H. Marshall, while among those who assisted with vocal and instrumental selections during the three days were Mrs. Pearce, Mrs.

Rosoman, Misses Richardson, Anderson, Kelman, White, Ross, and Warren, and Messrs. J. Rosoman and White. Sunday 11 and 6.30, Rev. F.

Crozier. KILBURN. Local Memos. Rev. Canon Duckworth and Mr.

F. H. Cowen are in the list of subscribers to the Barnby Memorial Trust Fund. Mr. Sheriff Cooper accompanied the Lord Mayor in State to the opening of the International Horseless Carriage Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, on Saturday.

Mr. Ralph P. Williams, of King's College Hospital, son of- the vicar of St. Luke's, Kilburn, having passed the necessary examinations of the Royal College of Physicians of London, has been licensed to practise medicine, surgeiy, and midwifery. The Bishop of Quebec preached at St Augustine's Church on Sunday morning, and a collection was made for a missionary college in his diocese.

The offertory at the special service at St. John's Church on Sunday afternoon was on behalf of the Sons of the Phocenix Orphanage. The Bhoaiix Order has two lodges meeting in the parish rooms. The Rev. Canon Duckworth returns this week from the continent.

The Bishop of London's Fund will be the object of the offertories at St. Lake's on Sunday. Bible Society. June number of the Monthly Reporter acknowledges the receipt, in March, of £4 19s. 2d, (general fund), and £1 0a 10d.

(reading and spreading union), from the Kilburn branch; £21 9s. 8d. from the Emmanuel Church branch, West Hampstead; and £320 8s. 9d. from the Hampstead branch.

These sums are free contributions. Kilbuxn Public Library. The number of volumes issued in the Lending Library during the week ended May 2nd was daily average, 311. Reference Library, 48; total, 1,603. The following is a record of the issues in the Lending Library during the month of April: (A) Theology and Philosophy, 41 (B) History and Biography, 215; (C) Travels, 203 (D) Law and Politics, 17; (E) Arts and Sciences, 218; (F) Fiction, (G) Poeti-y, 38; (H) Collected Works, 272; (J) Juvenile Literature, 751; total, daily average for 19 days, 339.

In the Reference Library 171 vols, were issued, making a grand total of Committee desire to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following gifts to the library: Mr. W. Lynd, Victoria Road, 4 A. W. Barrett, 1 Miss Godson, Brondesbury Road, 7 vols.

Girl's Own Paper; Dr. Skinner, Sanitary Report for the year 1895. Art At Messrs. Christie's rooms last week, Over the Border," a painting by Mr. J.

MacWhirter, A.R.A., exhibited in 1877, and with letter on the back, was sold for 150 guineas. Last Saturday Messrs. Christie disposed of the collection belonging to the late Colonel John Hargreaves, of Maiden Erleigh, Berks. Among the pictures were Beveral by local artists, three by P. H.

Calderon, R.A.,viz., IIPenseroso," which fetched £19 L'Allegro," 20 guineas, and a river view near Poitiers, 186E, 155 guineas. At the sale of the pictures belonging to Colonel Hargreave's father, -in these three works were purchased for Colonel Hargreaves at much higher prices, namely, II Penseroso for 250 guineas, L'Allegro for 185 guineas, and the river scene 590 guineas. Other local artists represented at the sale were T. Faed, R.A., The Morning Toilet," exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1874, sold for 150 guineas, and "In Time of War," exhibited in 1876, 300 guineas; Sir E. Landseer, Toromie Bridge, Kingussie," lOin.

by 62 guineas, and The Pensioners," 14in. by exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1864, and engraved by F. Stacpoole, A.R.A., 760 realised 1,600 guineas at the Hargreaves sale in 1873; J. MacWhirter, R.A., "A Rainy Day, Venice," 71 guineas, and "A Highland Pastoral," exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1879, 80 guineas. Apropos of the above sale, which took place on May 2nd, it may be mentioned that the following day was the sixty-third anniversary of Mr.

Calderon's birlh at Poitiers. London's Hew Kate. budget submitted to the London County Council on Tuesday provided for a call of £2,196,640, of which required for general county purposes, and the balance of £300,452 for special county purposes. The total rate required to produce the £2,196,640 is la 5d. in the £, being the same as the present rate.

In presenting the Finance Committee's report, Mr. Alderman Hoare stated that the valuation of London in 1895, excluding the City parishes, was and the valuation' of The valuation, which came into existence on the 6th of last month, (excluding the City), City parishes, total, £35,833,468. A penny rate over the whole of the county in 1895-96 produced to the Council £142,606, and under the new valuation it was produce £149,306. The Council receivedfrbm the rating authorities the full amount of the rate calculated upon the rateable value, but'in the collection of the rates from the ratepayers the local authorities had to suffer considerable losses and; leakages, ranging from less than one to fifteenper cent, and averaging about per cent, of the amount of the rate levied. Thus the 15d.

rate of the Council'meant an actual levy in of a rate on the average of about 16d. in It had been anticipated that the irise in the; rateable value, producing no less than on a rate of 15i, would have enabfett the Council to reduce the rate, and this would actually have been the case but for the falling off in the -relief- to the rates from the Exchequer, cbntributioitl The net-debt of London, Mr. Hoare told the Council, was £19,215,000, as compared, with-a debt three years ago of increase in the three years of £1,173,000. The Bev. G.

At the May meeting this week, of Methodist body, the Rev. G. Shapcott, superintendent minister of the Kilburn Lane, Kensal Green, and Willesden Green Circuit, was chosen Missionary Secretary. Omnibus Alterations. hear that the stabling at the rear of Christ Church Schools has been acquired by the L.G.O.C., who, it is stated, have purchased the vehicles lately belonging to the High Road Association." A Fresh Musical Mr.

F.H Cowen's new orchestral piece, "In was produced at the Philharmonic Society's concert at Queen's Hall, on Wednesday night This latest effort of Mr. Cowen's is described'by the Daily Chronicle critic as being as dainty an orchestral suite from'his pen as has been, heard since' he penned the delightful 'Language, of Flowers' series of-slight pieces." The piece was enthusiastically received, and the composer, who-, conducted, was twice recalled to the The Highgate Burglary and the Kilburn Pawnbroker. the adjourned hearing of the charge against the two men, Fowler aid Milsom, of burglary and murder at Muswell Hill on February 13, the witnesses included Mr. Frederick Warrington, manager to Mr. Thompson, pawnbroker, of 51, High Road, KilburiL His evidence was very brief; he Saturday, Febuory 15, I sold two revolvers and fifty cartridges to two men.

I cannot identify the prisoners. I received 23s. from the man for the revolvers and cartridges. I recognise both the revolvers produced as those I sold on that day." As was pointed out by Mr. Thompson, in a letter to the papers, the sale was two days after the burglary took Highgate magistrates on Wednesday committed both prisoners for trial at the Old Bailey.

1 Testimonial to The esteem in which Mr. Richard Edden is held at the end of his quarter of a century of service in the Kfl bum police force, was manifested on Wednesday, when the Holy Trinity schoolroom, High contained a large gathering of'late felhrty- workers, and of friendB and acquaintances, to take part in the presentation of the testimonial which has been publicly subscribed for. Proceedings began with a nicely-arranged tea, to which about forty sat down, and then a period was pleasantly passed in social intercourse. At 8 o'clock the room was re-arranged, and from this point friends kept dropping in, increasing the party considerably. The platform was nicely bedecked with growing plants by Mr.

J. G. Cooper 1 of Tennyson Road, who lent his skill as a florist as well as his voice in testimony of Mr. Edden's Threadgale presided at the presentation and was supported on the platform by ex- Inspector Beckerson, ex-Inspector Clark, and Mr. Hall, while among the company were Mrs.

Edden and the two sons, Mr. Richard D. 'Eden and Henry Percival Chairman, after very much regretting the absence of Mr. Peters and Mr. Stewart, said that when the movement was started they did not think they should have such a large number of contributors; but as.

would be seen by the document which he held up for their inspection, there was a long list, anal, the amount got together was £23 2s. 6d. Going on to refer to the vicissitudes and heroic actions in the life of a he said that their friend Edden was not without his; one of his first actions after joining the force was, he believed, to save a woman from drowning in the The Chairman went on to pay a graceful tribute to the work of the police force in their watchfulness for the general care of the inhabitants, their help in cases of fire, their alertness to protect householders from robbery and assault in the darkness of the night; and observed that no one appreciated the sight of the policeman's helmet at night time in a public thoroughfare more than a doctor. He then made kindly reference to the respect and esteem in which, Mr. Edden was held by his neighbours, and said that Colonel Brookes could testify of his own knowledge that Edden was a thorough good soldier when he was in the Army.

Mr. Edden's aim had been to lead a useful life, and he had received medals and other tokens in connection with those efforts. He hoped Mr. Edden would have life spared to him for many years. (Applause.) Mr.

Easton thqn, read out the terms of the inscription, which, in, a handsome frame, stood on an easel in sight of the company. The inscription was as follows From the inhabitants of Kilburn, Willesdei, and District, to ex-Police-constable Richard Edden, behalf of the above, and as a mark of our high esteem, gained by you during a term of twenty-five years, in the execution of duty as a metropolitan police officer, this testimonial has been subscribed for, and a purse Of money collected, as an evidence of appreciation of your official conduct, in showing courtesy, general intelligence, and unwavering allegiance to the temperance cause under the trying ordeal of public service, in the earnest hope that your life may be Bpared many years to serve God with that loyalty that brings to all its own this 6th day of May, 1896. Joseph Peters, chairman; James Stewart, C.C., deputy chairman; Robert Easey Threadgale, M.D., treasurer; Henry James Easton, H.D., hon. secretary. The inscription was handsomely In an elaborate and tasteful border, several emblems were introduced in addition to the-' cabinet photograph of Mr.

Edden. Above the photo was a copy'of the bronze medal of the Sfe John Ambulance; Association (No. 479), which Constable Edden was one of the first Kilburn members; below the photo was a copy- of the Jubilee police medal; in the centre of right-hand border was Mr, Edden's monogram, R. above this was the. monogram K.

B. (the Kilburn initials in the police code), and below was the monogram WN. (Willesden). In the. bottom border was the motto, Duty by habit is to pleasure turned; he is content who to obey hag learned." The illumination was the work of Mr.

W. B. Pratt, of Newgate. Mr. Edden, on receiving the testimonial, said they must not expect him to be unmoved by a meeting like that, and he briefly thanked those who had devoted so much time and attention to the arrangements, and to all who had subscribed.

Chairman having followed with the presentation of a purse with a cheque for over £17, some hearty and eloquent words of appreciation and counsel were spoken by the Rev. Sydney Gurnev; who was followed by Mr. Easton, with some kindly references to Mrs. Edden's helpfulness in her husband's temperance and other work, by Mr. J.

G. Cooper, Mr. Hall, and Police- sergeant Meek (the two last in moving thanks to the chairman). During the. evening thespeak- mg was varied by music and recitation.

Miss Golby sang Day Dreams," and the other itemB Ora Pro Nobis," Mrs. Baker; 0llB Bon Easton; song, Mr. W. R. Mott; recitation, Curfew must not ng Edden; pianoforte inarch Mrs.

Bellworthy "Alice, where art thou?" Mrs. Setacci; recitation, The Soldier's Pardon," Cooper; violin' solo, Mr. W. P. Belcher.

The proceedings were brought to a close by the singing, of AuidLang Syne, "led by Mr. Easton, and the National Anthem, i Tfce Bishop of Sodor and Van at Holy A very large congregation attended at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday evening, when the Bishop of Sodor and Man.preached in I connection with tie local branch of the National Protestant Church Union. Taking for his text the statement in 2 Timothy iii. 16, All Scripture is given by inspiration," he forcibly pressed home to his audience the unity and harmony of the Word of God, and brought forth' proofs from internal and external evidence of the genuineness and authenticity of the various portions, delivering an eloquent Christian evidence; serinon. The collection was in behalf of the Manx Church Sustentation Fund.

Next Sunday morning Archdeacon Sinclair pays a second visit to Holy Trinity, to preach on behalf of the National Schools of the parish. Accident to a 'Bus On Sunday afternoon last an omnibus driver named Henry filacer, of Esmond Road, Kilburn, while mounting his 'bus outside the Welsh Harp, Hendon, slipped and fell on to the road. As Ma head was badly cut, he was placed in the 'bus and driven as quickly as possible to St Mary's Hospital, where he was attended by thesurgeon, who found that, the man was suffering from a somewhat severe scalp wound. After his injuries had been attended to he was conveyed home. West End HallEstate The putting up to the West End Hall Estate naturally drew a number of West Hampstead people to Tokenhouse when Mr.

Sheriff Cooper (of the firm'of Ventom, Bull, and Cooper) submitted the' property for sale at the Among, those present were Messrs. Elliott, Padbury, Leopold Farmer, Bence, Hackworth, T. Aitehison, Richardson, Johnson, (vestrymen), J. S. Fletcher, J.P., L.C.C., Randall, S.

Jones, Preston, Swinburne-Hanham, Bremner, Pritchard, and others. The bidding was commenced at £30,000, by Mr. who was said to be acting for a building company, and went up to £39,500, when the auctioneer declared that the property must be withdrawn. A plan attached to Hie conditions of sale gave suggestions for the development of the estate, showing the 1,000 feet frontage to West End Lane, occupied by shops, and new roads running from West End Lane to Finchley Road. The temporary withdrawal of the estate from sale will give those who desire to preserve the estate for a public park further opportunity of developing their scheme, towards which over £14,700 has been promised.

The matter of help from the London, County Council, has been laid before the Parks Committee by a deputation, and the Committee have promised to' give careful consideration to- the The C. BE. McAnally resumed his pulpit duties at'St James 's Church on Sunday, after bis six weeks'; rest; Hampstead Vestry Elections. The lists in Kilburn and West End Wards have been considerably reduced by withdrawals, while in Belsize; Ward the election is settled without a poll, Mr. Crandon D.

Gill taking the place of ftlr. T. E. Eustace Smith, and the three other retiring members being Messrs. Jones, Ryalls, and J.

Watson. The polling is fixed for Monday next, from 8 to 8. In Kilburn Ward, where the polling station is at St Mary's Hall, Abbey Road, the withdrawals have reduced the list of candidates to twelve for the eight seats, and the Ratepayers' Association retain their list of eight, namely, Messrs. Berg, Butcher, CosBer, Cunnington, Harper, Houghton, and Seddon. The full list to go to the poll (with an asterisk against the members who seek re-election) is as Andrews, John, 190, Loveridge Road, navvy.

Berg, T. 100 and 104, High Road, costumier. William 50, Goldhurst Ter. East. James, 10, Goldhurst Terrace West Cosser, R.

M. 206, fancy-goods' dealer. C. mecLprac Durrani, 4, Springfield Gardens, bootmaker. Ralph 7, Abbot 's Road, officer.

Harper, Frank Greencroft Gardens, solicitor. John 12, Priory Read, printer. Henry Road, barrister. Swinburne-Hanham, Goldhurst barrister. In West End Ward the list of candidates has been reduced from thirteen to eight, the standing namesbeingas William, 30, Ingham Road, builder, etc.

Carr, Thomas 33, Holmdale Road, secretary. Gibb, Southgate, Mill Lane, estate agent. Thomas 37, Broomsleigh clerk. Mountford, 20, Agamemnon manager. Charles 8, Achilles Road, clerk.

C. F.j 6, Compayne barrister. Saxby, 36, Achilles master bricklayer. Mr. Sheriff Cooper.

West Hampstead neighbour is one of the" candidates for the vacancy on the aldennanio bench of the City Corporation, caused by the retirement of Sir James Whitehead, Bart. In his address Mr. Cooper states that he has resided uninterruptedly in the ward for-nearly thirty years, during which time he has been actively engaged in many matters of public interest He adds that, if it will be his "earnest endeavour to safeguard all the rights and privileges of the City; and to look particularly after the interests of the ward of Cheap." Gradual Recovery. of our Kilburn and Brondesbury readers will be interested in learning of considerable improvement in the bodily condition of Master Edwards, the son of Superintendent Edwards, of the Kilburn Fire Brigade. He is advanced sufficiently to be removed to Yarrow's Convalescent Home, Broadstairs, where it is hoped he will soon regain some walking Much sympathy has been felt for the lad, who has bravely borne a very long period of prostration.

Queen's Park Bangers F.C.—Business ana On Wednesday evening at the Canterbury Arms," a special general meeting of the "Rangers" took place, with Mr. H. Spurr in the chair. There was a very fair number present, and in his- opening remarks the Chairman observed thatj peMiaps, the most portant'item of the meeting was the election of two hew auditors to look well after the financial side of the club, and no doubt they would be able to elect from their midst two worthy and capable gentlemen. In a very short space of time Messrs.

G. Moselle and Cave were nominated; supported, and appointed financial officers, after which the Chairman said he had a word to say with regard to the club 's doings in the past season. He thought the 1st team had done extremely well; their, record reading: Played 31, won 18, lost 6, and drawn 8, with goals for 77 against 49. (Cheers). The Reserves'performance was: Played 20, won 6, lost 6 and drawn 8.

He hod much pleasure in announcing that the Charity Match of last season had proved the moat successful of any such matches they had played. The gross takings on the occasion were £13 5s. while nearly £3 worth of tickets were sold before the day of the match, so that they had been enabled to hand over to the hospital a sum of £14. (Loud applause.) They able to hand over this large sum because, with the exception of the guarantee to their opponents (Stanley), the club had met every other expense, such as printing, advertising, Spurr then referred to the future of the Queen 's Park Rangers, saying that he saw no reason why should become not only the best club in the neighbourhood; but for a long way round. (Hear:) They had the men, and with some how blood they ought to go very strong next season.

The clubs they had met during the past season had been such as to test the qualities-of a strong club, and they had come out creditably. He was proud to say they had only been beateh twice on their own ground, and then their opponents were tta strong and clever Casuals, who always wanted a lot of beating. In conclusion, he trusted the club would always maintain the prestige they held, and on behalf of the ''Rangers" he wished to thank their many supporters and sympathisers who Tiad loyally and-kindly to them, and to the ground stewards, he also extended the club's thanks. Letherby also spoke in reference to the 2nd Chairman again spoke in reference to the club's being elected to the 2nd "Division London League, and said he saw nothing to stop them going through well, and entering the 1st Division the following year. (Cheers and "impromptu smoker" then followed, when a most enjoyable time was spent.

Mr. Ward was pianist, and Master Griffiths opened proceedings with a very fine song, "The lark now leaves its watery nest," and, later, me dream again," both being given in splendid style. Mr. Jeffries also earned loud applause with the songs Once," Come into the garden, Maud," and Guides of the Night." Votes of thanks and "AuidLang Syne," ended the jovial proceedings. Sunday 11, Rev.

J. J. Ingra-n; at 7, Rev. Frank Hall. PBIMITIVE 11 and 6.30, Rev.

G. Shapcott and Miss Weaver. WEST KILBURN 11 and 7, Rev. B. Murray.

KILBUBN 11, worship; at 7, Mr. P. Mallinson. WILLESDEN 11 and 7, Mr. H.

Harditch. STANMORE. Lord Halsbury has been elected one of the managers of the Royal Institution, other appointments of the year including the Duke of Northumberland as president, and Sir James Crichton-Browne, F.R.S., as treasurer. WEALDSTONE. WEALDSTONE DISTRICT COUNCIL.

TUESDAY, MAY 5. PRESENT Smither, J.P. (chairman), Mr. Jepson (vice-chairman), Messrs. Draper, Senier, Balk, Rogers, Tyler, King, Powell, and Judge; with Messrs.

K. J. Bailey (clerk) and B. Wyand (surveyor). Medical Officer and Inspector of A letter, dated April 26, from the Local Government Board acknowledging receipt of the Council's resolution re-appointing Mr.

Bulter as medical officer, and Mr. Wyand as surveyor, at salaries of £40 and £8) per annum respectively, was read. The department requested that any new proposals or alterations in these officers' duties should be submitted to the Local Government Board for their Clerk was instructed to acknowledge receipt' of the letter and to state that the concluding paragraph should receive the attention of the Council. Notification of Infectious The Local Government Board wrote with respect to the Notification of Infectious Diseases Act, and expressed the hope that the Wealdstone Council would take into consideration the adoption of the Act in their district. The Chairman said he was under the impression that the Act had been adopted by the old Rural Sanitary Authority aiid was at present in force in the whole of the district.

The clerk had written to the Rural District Council, inquiring whether the late Authority had adopted the Act, but had received no reply at present; and he suggested that if the answer was in the affirmative the clerk obtain a copy of such resolution, and ascertain from the Local Government Board whether any fresh resolution of this Council is suggestion was agreed to. Harrow and Pinner Gravel Pits and The Clerk of the Pinner Parish Council wrote; enclosing copy of a letter from the Charity Commissioners Btating that the above appeared to them to be a parochial King ridiculed the idea, and moved that the letter lie on the table, which was agreed to. Caution A letter was read from the London and North Western Railway Company, stating their intention to alter the position of their fence, and asking the Council to find another site for their board, which was at present on the Company's, Surveyor was instructed to make the necessary arrangements. New Works at the Kodak The Surveyor, recommended that the Plans and Works Committee have power to approve the plans in connection with these works, as the matter was urgent; but, on the motion of Mr." Draper, the recommendation was not agreed to. The Plough Inn, The Surveyor recommended that the notice given by the Council for certain work to be done, be withheld for "the present, as before the terms of that notice could be complied with other work had to be the motion of Mr.

Draper was agreed to hold the notice over for a month. Working Foreman. The Roads and Footpaths Committee recommended that advertisements be inserted for the appointment of working foreman, having a general knowledge of road-making and drain-laying, at a salary at the rate of 26s. per to. Kenton The Bame committee also reported tile approval of the Finance and Legal Committee's report as to the alleged obstruction to the path at Kenton, embracing also various recommendations as to the erection of finger-poBts on footpaths near Kenton Lodge.

King called attention to the fact that he had detected mistakes and erasures in one copy of the Harrow award, and he was now employing his spare time in studying the Chairman said there could be no objection to the adoption of the Draper asked if the appointment of a road foreman was a new addition to the Powell said Yes; as the work the surveyor had in hand at the-'preBent time was beyond his report was then adopted, on the motion of Powell, seconded by Mr. Balk. Grass at the On Mr. Senier's motion it was agreed that the offer of Mr. Clarke, to purchase the crop of grass at the Farm till the end of September for the sum of £5 be accepted.

Plans Two houses, Harrow View, for "Mr. Bentley, submitted by Mr. Gray; one house, Graham Road, for Harding, submitted by Mr. Dymock; houso, Wordsworth Road, for Mr. T.

Thomas, submitted by Mr. Stephens; building in High Street, for Mr. J. E. Durham submitted by Mr.

Mitchell. Mr. one D. new. The Works Committee i.

mended that the Grapho Company, Limited, be paid £10 on account of printing new bye-laws. King said it was unsatisfactory that they were without bye-laws. He had come to the conclusion that the bye-laws had been delayed in consequence of the introduction of matter contrary to the Chaimaaz You are wrong. Here is a copy of the lye- laws' in force to-day. I think the Company should be Jepsoa then gave a resume of the facts connected with the Council's bye-laws, from which it appeared that the delay had occurred in consequence amendments having several times beca suggested by the Local Government Board, the desire "of the Committee to have them Chairman eulogised the Committee for the work they had done, and Mr.

Jepson remarked that the Hendon bye-laws, on which they were working, had receivec iha seal of the report was adopted, on Mr. Jepson's motion. Kenton The Finance and. Legal Committee reported as to alleged obstrne- struction on thefootpath across Mr. Tooth's land at Kenton.

They stated that the obstructKm, consisted of a small pond or hole in the lioe of the path, and had been constructed by ME. Tooth as the most convenient site to water bis cattle, as three fields converged at the spot It was recommended that Mr. Tooth be requested (1) To fence in the pond on Kenton side, (2) To remove the earth alongside the pond, (3) To erect stepg to the two stiles adjacent to the pond; and that poBt be erected and a notice board thereto at the entrance to the lettered, Public Footpath To Stanmore Marsh and Station. The attention of the Committee had also been called to the want of direction-peats ia the neighbourhood of Kenton, and it was sog- gested, with the approval of the Roads and Footpaths Committee: (1) That a finger-post be erected in Edgware Lane adjoining the footpath, and lettered Public Footpath to Edgware and Stanmore;" (2) That the finger -poBt attopof Clay Lane be repaired-and lettered, "Public Footpath to Edgware and Stanmore (3) That the Wembley Urban District Council be requested to place a notice board on existing post at the of lane leading to Mr. Tooth's residence, and that it be lettered" To Preston;" (4) That a finger-post be erected in Kenton Road near to the London and North Western Railway Company's bridge, directing pedestrians to the footpath to Greonhill, and that it be lettered "Public Footpath, To Greenhill and Wealdstone (5) That a finger-post be erected alongside the Plough Inn at Kenton, directing pedestrians to the footpath adjoining, and that it be lettered "Public Footpath, To Harrow Weald." The Committee had further considered -as to the road leading to Mr.

Tooth's residence, and in view of the fact that the late Rural Sanitary Authority had at various times repaired the road, now recommended that provision be made in the next estimate far the repair of that portion of the road lying between the junction with the Kenton Road ami the gate leading into Mr. Lawrence'B fields, i.e., the straight piece of road. A long discussion then took place, Mr. contending that the Harrow Award not only laid down certain regulations in regard-4o footpaths existing at the time it was drawn, but also future -Chairman repudiated the King said some of these were substituted footpaths, not legally diverted. There were only three footpaths in Harrow that had been legally Draper thought that the question of theirepair of the accommodation road to Mr.

IDooSiJs residence was of far more importance 'to the ratepayers than the footpath. He hoped "that the present and future Councils their eyes open, so that nothing of the 3dnd happened Chairman thought eome comparison might be made between 4he -old Harrow Award, the ordnance map, -and the present state of things with regard to footpaths. The report was eventually adopted on iho motion of Mr. Jepson. Fire Brigade The Committee reported that Mrs.

Knott, of High Street, was willing to let her shop to the Council for housing the appliances, at a rental of £25 per annum, and they therefore recommended that the offer be accepted for one year certain. The Committee further reported that Mr. Clowes has kindly undertaken to train the Brigade when formed that new hydrants and distance plates had been fixed and erected as orth of Grapho Factory; entrance to Spencer Road; at Mr. Bowler's, High Street; afc Railway Hotel; at The Chestnuts, Headstone Drive between Northwick and late Tassfill'a, Marlborough Hill; at No. 1, Victoria Terrace, Marlborough Road; in Marlborough Road, north of Wordsworth Road; in Marlborough Road, south of Marlborough Hill; at Public Hall (fixed before Order) at Canning Road, midway between High Street and Byron Roads Peel Road, opposite Council Offices.

The surveyor reported that he had testeS the hydrants recently fixed in Canning and Peel Roads, and was not satisfied with the pressure in the Peel Road; the Committee had instructed the clerk to advise Mr. Vornfi of this, and inquire what steps the Water Company purposed to take to remedy the pressure at the Byron Roads stand-post showed no improvement, it staH taking over twenty minutes to fill the water van; and the clerk had been instructed to again write Mr. Verini on the Committee recommended: (1) That the clerk be instructed to write Mr. Verini, requesting him to have the reducing valve at Marlborougk Hill in connection with the water supply at Shelley, Wordsworth, Milton, and Burns Roads taken off; and when this had been carried Mr. Verini to advise the Council so that the surveyor may again test the Bupply and pressure in these roads.

(2) That applications be invited from residents desirous 61 joining the Fire Brigade, forms of application to be obtained of the clerk. The Committee carefully considered £hs letter, from the Commissioner of Police, as to the late fire at Messrs, Tuck's and adjoining premises, and also the evidence taken by the Council, and recommended that the Clerk he instructed to a reply in the terms of A draft letter submitted, The letter was to the effect that the Commissioner be asked to define the duties of the police, in relation to any help offered by civilians in CBBS of Draper asked if the rules governing fire brigades were ready, for those desirous of Chairman said the rules would be submitted for the approval of the Council in due course, artS any application for permission to join the. brigade would be considered at the same time..