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January 29, 1S97. provision of a Burial Crroimd the district had been referred to the General Burposes Committee. Central Technical School Wanted at letter from the local Technical Education Committee for Harrow respecting the erection of a Central Technical School for the Harrow District it was stated, been referred to the Technical Education Committee. Willesden Board of the recommendation of the Greneral Purposes Committee it was decided that an order be made directing that the Board Guardians for the parish of Willesden shall retire together on the loth day of April, 1899, and in every third year thereafter, and that the in a form to be approved of by the Clerk of the Council, be sealed in duplicate ivith the common seal of the County Council. The Knzzling to a (juestion, the Vice-chairman of the Council, the muzzling order would not be taken off for at least two months to come.

HENDON BOARD OF GUARDIANS. TnrasDAi-, JANITABY 28. PBESENX Messrs. H. W.

Lovejoy (chairman), T. Anderson (vice chairman), A. Bck, R. Woodman, H. Johnson, A.

Dunlop, Hawkins, Lefley, C. Yeal, and W. Cardo. Mrs. Gunns, Mrs.

A. Smart, and Miss Joyner; with Mr. r. J. Seabrook (clerk).

Finance Committee reported a balance of £2,699 19s. and recommended payment of bills amounting to £725 10s. With regard to the superanimation of Mr. George Woolley, the Committee recommended the Guardians to add nine years to Mr. W.

Woolley's services, so as to entitle him to two- thirds of his salary. They also recommended that notice should be given to each of the Guardians that this question would be considered on March 11th report was adopted. The Luncheon House Committee reported a Burcharge of £9 10s. 6d. by the Local Government auditor, the balance due from the Guardians for luncheons served some weeks The matter was referred back to the Committee until a communication had been received by the Master from the Local Government Board on the subject.

Special Board unanimously passed a vote of thanks to Mr. J. A. Adams, and subscribers, who gave an entertainment to the inmates of the Workhouse on Monday week, and to Mrs. Marshall, of Downage," Hendon, for a supply of magazines and papers.

STumbers in the in the House were given as 351, as against 349 of last from Willesden, and 143 from the rest of the Union. Willesden's Account. Mr. Anderson asked if Willesden had yet paid their bill, and the Clerk replied that the account had been -sent in' and would be considered at their next reply to Mr. Anderson, the Chairman said, Willesden did not object to the account, as their clerk reported it was correct.

lunacy Moore, J.P., of Hendon, asked when the. Committee would report on the lunacy accommodation in the workhouse, and whether the report would be made public, and, if not, whether he could have access to it. He went on to state that in his opinion the time had arrived when something should be done. He saw that the coroner had recently made gome remarks as to, this question, and he would not force his views on the was decided to thank Mr. Moore for his letter, and to state that the report (from the Special Committee) would be presented to the Board in due Dr.

Danford Thomas wrote stating that at the recent inquest on Henfrey Bryant, of Wembley, the jury added a rider to their verdict, directing the attention of the Guardians to the absence of a trained attendant or any special ward accommodation, (other than a padded room) for the case of persons of unsound was decided to acknowledge the letter and to state a Special Committee had been.appointed to consider the Bryant wrote agreeing to the deduction of £2 10s. from the money found on Mr. Bryant, to meet the expenses of the occurrence. Value of Eendos A. Dunlop said he thought it was of the Hendon Overseers to apply to the Hendon Assessment Committee to appoint a valuer for property in Hendon.

This property had increased wonderfully during the past few years, and as this had not been done before it was highly desirable it should be done at once. The Board then adjourned. LEGAL. MARYLEBONE POLICE COURT. A Vigilant Officer at West Eampstead.

22, living at Admiral Place, Kensal Town, was charged with being in the unlawful IKiMession of ten beer bottles, and a piece of lead pipe, supposed to have been stolen, also with Jissaulting two 386 said he saw the prisoner in Belaize Road, Compayne Gardens, lUshing a coster's barrow, laden with somethinii. le examined the barrow, and on it found tUe liottles and lead pipe. The prisoner explained where he said he had purchased the property, when the constable took him to the places, the occupants of the houses disowned all knowledge of him. He was then arrested, and became A-ery violent. He aimed a blow at the officer with a bottle, struck him with his fist on the face, and kicked him.

P.c. 689 went to his assistance, and the prisoner kicked him in the stomach and threw him down magistrate recognised the prisoner as a man who hail been previously convicted, so remanded liim for inquiries. West Eampstead Snowballers. Two rough-looking youths, named William Souter Jonas Horne, aged 15, were charged before Curtis Bennett with being concerned with several others in assaulting John Valetta, a law student, residing at 6, Garway Boad, Bayswater. prosecutor stated that at aboiit eleven the previous night he vres walking through Green- iiroft Gardens, West Hampstead, with his wife.

When tlu'oc-quarters of the way down the road they were met by a gang of young ruffians, who, immediately upon passing them, turned round pelted them with snowballs. One stnick liw wife-in the back, and another, wliieh must have been thrown with great violence, hit him in the eye and stunned him. Upon recovering from the eifects of the blow he gave chase after the youths, they having taken to their heels. Seeing a eon.stable at the end of the road they separated and ran into various gardens. The aid of the oificer and several passers-hj'the gardens were searchodj but only the prisoners were captured, Horne being found crouched liehind a gate covered with i)risoners, ivho denied the charge, were fined or seven "lays'liard labour.

West Eampstead Beatie and Jane of 63, Netherwood Street, West Hampstead, fwere before the Court, Beatie being summpned for assaulting King. The girls appeared to be about 13 or 14 yeais of age, were respectably attired, and were accompanied by their entering into the grievance, Mr, Gurtis Bennett asked the defendant if she would assault her companion again, andrshe replied that she would not, adding that King's sister'had first struck Curtis Bennett commented upon the folly and pity it was to girls of such-tender age mto a police court. H0 directed the girls to shake hands and be friends. Adaand Jane smiled, and advanced reluctantly towards each other. The moment their hands met they burst out crying.

The transition was so quick, and the incident so funny, that the public could not resist heartily laughiag. Eilbum Contractors Curtis Bennett heard summonses taken out at the instance of the E.S.P.C.A. against Charles Vaughan, carman, of 56, Canterbury Eoad, Kilburn, for cruelly ill-treating a horse and against Robert Henry Spicer, contractor, of Peel Road, for permittingthe same. 4 and 5 o'clock on the afternoon of the Inspector Phipp, one of the officers, saw the defendant Vaughan driving a horse which was draAving a cart laden with about 30 cwt. of clay.

The animal -was very lame on its fore limbs, and was suffering fi-om diseased fetlock, sprained tendons. etc Vaughan being stopped, said bethought he should be had" before he got home, and he was determined not -to work for Mr. Spicer (his master) Curtis Bennett; ordered Vaughan to be bound over in £5 for 12 months, and fined Spicer 208. -nith 23s. costs, or 14 days' hard labour- Charles Goodman, contractor, of 10, Park Road Mews, Kilburn, was also summoned by the Society, for cruelly ill-treating a horse on the Strand said he stopped the animal in Canterbury Road, as it seemed to be in great pain.

He found it to be old, in fair condition, and lame on the near fore and the near hind limbs. The lameness was due to ringbone and contracted tendons. The defendant, who was driving it at the time, said he knejy it went a bit stiff; that was in consequence of it ha'ving Curtis Bennett imposed a fine of 'with 233. costs. Strange Case of a Eilbum Iiandlady.

Curtis Bennett heard a summons taken out by Harry Frank Martyn, a young man of independent means, residing at 13, Cambridge Gardens, Kilburn, against Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Bynoe, of Kilbui'n Priory, for defendant was, represented by Mr. NonweUer, solicitor. Mr. Preke Palmer, solicitor, who prosecuted, said the defendant 'w'as an old lady, and the evidence wotdd show that she -was a very violent old complainant stated that he was lodging at 9, KUbum Priory when Mrs.

Bynoe became the landlady of the house. She soon began to complain about his burning the gas, and eventually she told him to seek other apartments. His 'wife did so, and on the day in question -he returned home he, found she had removed the furniture. She had previously promised to leave the address of their new apartments on the mantlepiece, and failing to find this he asked Mrs. Bynoe if she had seen it.

She replied that he had it in his pocket, called him a liar, and having made use of a number of "classical expressions," took up a. poker, and threatened to murder him even.if she hanged You-call tihat classiral Palmer: School Board classics, sir (laughter). Was she quiet Well, quiet as a raving maniac could be (renewed laughter). She was distinctly violent, and afterwards struck the chin, and would have struck me on the head 'with a stick had I not caught the blow on my arm. As I was leaving the house, she again threatened to murder me, and accused me of "rolling 'witness said he did not touch, the defefidant, because if he had she would have yelled out and brought Scotland Yard round the Nonweilor said he was instructed that the complainant told his 'wife not to pay the rent, and if Mrs.

Bynoe interfered 'with her to Knock her on the head." A disturbance arose because he would not give up the latch key. Mrs. Bynoe did take up a stick to him, hut only2to defend herself. The complainant as hb 'was leaving the called her "A dirty little London Reece, the complainant's sister-in-law, was called to substantiate these statements. She averred that Avherever the complainant and his wife lodged they made Palmer protested that such a statement was unfair; he had not touched upon Mrs.

Bynoe's history, although he might have magistrate said he thought he knew something about Mrs. Bynoe. Other evidence having- been given, Mr. Curris Bennett said he was convinced' the witness Eeece had committed perjmy, and had come to the court out of spite to bolster up a had case. Mrs.

B3rnoe he believed to be a violent woman, and the insinuations she had made against the complainant were absolutely foundation. There no doubt that she behaved like a ra'v'ing lunatic. He fined her 40s. and ordered her to pay £3 costs, or in default one nionth's hard labom'. Praud on a Eilbum Armed with a Plowden, 25, well connected and residing at 47, Denzil Avenue, Southampton, Hants, AA'BS brought Mr.

Curtis Bennett, on a warrant charged -with having fraudulently obtained the sum of £8 from Francis J. Burton, viith intent to cheat and defraud Freke Palmer, solicitor, was retained for the Burton, who resides at 38, Saltram Crescent, West Kilburn, said his brother-in-law introduced the prisoner to him as a friend of his, on the 11th of October last, and asked him to: cash a cheque for him. He said the prisoner was aU right, and so woifld the money be. The accused then handed vritness a cheque, 'written on a sheet of note-paper, fm- £20, and asked, if he could not let him have all the money at once, to hand him as much as he possibly could. He handed the accused £8, and an I.O.U.

for £10, the diiference of £2 to be appropriated by witness as a present for the convenience. The 'understanding between them he (witness) was to present the cheque at the branch of the London Western Bank on the following morning. Later the same evening the prisoner called on witness again and asked him not to go to the bank the next day, but to meet him at the Hotel de Paris, Square. Witness, however, did hot do tiiat, but went straight to the bank and presented i the cheque, but they refused to cash it. Witness then went to the hotel and found letter there instead of the prisoner, in which he asked that the presentation of the cheque might be deiferred for a day.

The prisoner had represented that the name of the. drawer of the cheque wns his uncle, and it turned out to be true. After some difficulty he found the accused VTRH staying at an hotel in Waterloo Road under an assumed name. The prisoner prouiised to go to the bank if witness would wait in the street for him. After, waiting opposite the hotel for an hour, he again inquired for the prisoner and found that he left tlie hotel five minutes after witness had.

called. The nest ho heard ot the prisoner was his being detained by the jrolice at Southampton. He went there arid the prisoner offered to settle the matter for £12, but witness refused to- com- what might boa Edward Caley. Worsley, 10, Kensington Square Mansions, said the prisoner was his step-nephew. The signature on the cheque was not his (witness's) writing, and he given anyone authority to draw The 'HTiting was not an imitation of Sergeant Glenlster, said that whgn arrested, the prisoner had on him a six-chambered revolver and one Iranilreil c.art- dges and a letter speaking of suidde, Brteply the charge the accused said, "It'9 quite (fid have the money.

I 'what'I was doing, I had been drinking geajit added that the prisonei had convicted of fraud. He should have, to ask £or a remand, as a charge of bigamy 'wpnld be pref against the Gurtis bound the witnesses over to give e'viderice against the prisoner at his trial at the Old Bailey on this charge, remanded-him in custody for the other charge; EDGWARE PETTY SESSIONS. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27. Before Messrs! Irwin E. B.

Cox, D.L. (chairman), J. Lilley, A. K. Carlyon, and A.

Eck. Tramping in the Wallington, of (Slipping Norton, was charged with exposing her child, Grace, in a Wanner likely'to cause injury to its evidence Was- given that the two persons were tramping through the cold, and the child 'was' Chairman said this was unfortunate; there were many persons in the same predicament. The case charge was then preferred against the girl of 'wahdermg visible means of girl was remanded for a week to the workhouse; preparatory to sending her to an iitdustrial school. Eendon Poor Iiaw TrevilUan, of Northwood, was summoned to show cause why he not contribute towards the sifpport of his wife, an inmate of the Wandsworii order of 7s. a weefc' was made.

Uill Eill Case Harris, of Lawrence Street; Mill Hill, was summoned for using abusive language towards George Woods, on Januaiy plaintiff said tliat the defendant threatened to-hreafe his defendant said that as he was going home the boy "cheeked" case was dismissed. HARLESDEN PETTY SESSIONS. THTTESDAY, JANTTAEY 28. Before Messrs. W.

Bird, D.L. (chairman), H. H. Potvnall, 0. Davies, J.

M. Grant, G. C. Locket, W. B.

Luke, and Major Wilkinson. Wife Desertion at W. WithereU, aged 41, a bricklayer of 69, Acton Lane, Willesden, was charged mth having deserted his wife and three children, whereby they became chargeable to the prisoner had been arrested in Harlesden by P.c. Symonds, to whom he said he could not pay the amount of £5 which was due froip Bench decided to adjourn the case for a month, as the accused said he had not been able to workj on account of the weather. Theft of Gas at George Brooks, of Chamberlajme Wood Road, Willesden, charged oipa summons by Alfted Wyatt, of 106, High Road, Kilburn, an Inspector in the employ of the Gas Light and Coke Company, for having stolen 200,000 feet of gas, of the value of £30, the property of the Gas Light and Coke Robert Humphreys, who appeared to prosecute on behalf of the company, said that the defendant had been a servant in their employ, and had until recently been at the show rooms at Kilburn, where his duties included those of selling cook- iiig sto-ves, etc.

He was a cpnsumer-of'gas'from the company for his private domestic purposes, and his account with the being so small, hcTvas -questioned-by one ohrme officers, to whom he confessed that he had surreptitiously taken gas from the company's main. This was done by means of an indlai- rubber pipe, and the result -was that most of the gas he used in his own apartments, for coolang and for heating purposes, did not pass througE the meter in, the oriBnary He had during: two the company £3 18B, was, as nearly as could be estimated, £28 to the bad. Defendant, in reply to the elected to be tried at this court. He said he was guilty, but not of burning so much gas as was laid to- his Humphreys said that estimate of the amoimt of gas -which, the defendant must have burnt in the time was put down at the very Chairman: It matters very little how much gas you burnt. The smallness or greatness of the amount does not make much difference to the charge, which is a very Serit )ns Very weU; that being so, I ifiU withdraw all that 1 have defendant was then sentenced to four months' imprisonment.

Inciting at Child's Watson, of 55, Granville Road, Child's Hill, was summoned for inciting Henry. George Tubit, a prisoner, to resist being taken into lawful custody, P.c. Smith said that he was tkkirig Tubit to'the station, and the present defendant came up and told the prisoner not to go the station. Tubit then became very fine of 5s. and costs was Imposed.

Eo having no lights on vanj the following persons were Woodman, of Brockley Hill, la. and costs; Harold Ferris, 128, Carlton Road, Kentish Town, 5s, and costs; William Snoxall, of Aylesbury, 2s. 6d. and costs and Frank Ferr, Idle Lane, Eastcheap, (who ive a wrong address) 20s. and noxall -was also fined 7s.

6d. and costs for riding, not having proper control of the Great Burglaxy at Child's Morris, of 2, Burhe Street, David Ashmore, of the Palace Shelter, Farrihgdoh Road, and Frani: Dpuglas, of the same address, were charged bemg concerned together ini burglariously entering into the house of Mary Gotto, "West Heath House," Child's Hill, on the 8th of January, and stealing therefrom 5 gold pins, 4 rings, 2 bracelets, a pearl necklet, gold solitaires, 57 silver spoons, and, other value £400, the property of Mary police asked for a remand in order that others concerned might be Eowau said that from mformation received he' arrested one of the prisoners, who at the time was wearing a silk handkerchicsf marked Gotto." This led to the arrest of the two other prisoners. These also.were wearing some portion of clothes from. the same prisoners were An Es-Constable in Trouble. John Moore, a cab-proprietor, and an of the Metropolitan Police, pf 8, "iJenbigh Harlesden, vras sumniohed by Frederick John Watts for an assault upon him on the 19th inst.

Freke Palmer appeared on liehalf of thej complainant, and the defendant-was represented by Mr. complainant, a cabman, of- 64, Nicall Road, Harlesden, said that on the evening of the 16th he was in the shelter in' Craven Park Eoad, when. Moore came in and abused him. Complainant then left, when Moore got into his cab and requested hiiu toi drive to his. (defendant's) addi'ess.

ThistWatts refused to do, as had been drinking hearily and had been, extremely abusive. De: fendant then at thepoliee-station, for refusing to. take up. a fare, subsequently returned and struck Watts on the jaw Ids clenched 'by Mr, Firth: He had driven the defendants on, pierious evening. He did not on the.present occasion call Moore ''mean: for having reported did-he atteiript to pull him from his cab or strike Cakebread, a j34a Watts''story, while F.

Fl of Park Eoad, saw see that Watts had been s'truok, but by whotn.he could not said he came on tiie apene and advised bdfh parties to go a.way.. He did not see defeiidant starike opinion that.he had 'eeiC-driBkiog. defendant box and gave a different version of the matter, and on being cross-examihed'by Freke PaJiner, refused to ssty, ovei inja left the EoBce force, Moore that he cliising'the case, aiother was gone into, summonefd.Watts for him up as-a fare-aiid drive him where Freke Palmer pointed out thatacftbmSn had- the right to refuse any fare, providing he hada reasonable.excuse.—In the second case was dismissed, but in the first Moore -was fined £3 £2 one month's hard money -was paid. ITnmpLSZled. folio-wing, persons were fiied 10s.

and costs for aHo-wing dogs in the streets without muzsded Bailey, 67, Glengall Eoad, Kilburn; Edward Kempton, Cartridge House, Kensal Green David Watkins, 43, Granville Richard Powynes, 78, Victoria Road, Kilburn; William Cook, 72, Cambridge Road, Kilburn; Charles Switzer, 35, Beethoven Street, Queen's Park; Edward Edwards, 2, Church Villas, Church Road, Alfred Baker, 'Harlesdeh Lodge, Harlesden; Joshua Wiekens, 7, Chappel Row, Dudding Hill Eoad; George, Donaldson, .61 Cambridge Road, Kilburn-; Arthur Granger, 65, Kilburn Park Road, Willesden' Henry Hedger, 190, VilUers Road, Willesden Greeny was fined 5s. for-a similar offence. Cruelty to a Judd and John Come, both of 118, Asken Road, Shepherd's Bush, were.sunimoned for having worked a horse while in an uiifit state, on the 14th Evidence having been given in support of the summons; Judd was fined together 'with the veterinary' but 'Corrie was discharged. GENERAL. HENDON AND WILLESDEN GUJlRplANS' DINNER.

FbLLOWlNQ the ordinary meeting of the Hendon Guardians yesterday an invitation dinner, at which the Willesden and Hendon Guardians were present, livas those who sat down were the Chairma.n of the Hendon Guardians (Mr. H. W. Loyejoy) in the chair, Messrs. A.

Eck, T. Anderson, 0. Veal, R. Woodman, A. Dnrdop, J.

Hawkins, W. Cardo, H. Johnson, Lefley, Mrs. Mrs. Gunns (members of the Hendon Board of Guardians), Messrs.

C. Penny, F. Per.Mns, Biddisc6mbei '(m 'e 'mhera of the 'Willesdeh Board), and Mr. Moore; Mr. Ball, and Mr.

Haylor, as visitors. A capital dinner was served by the Master and Matron. After the cloth had been removed, the toast of "The Queen and Royal Family was duly The Chairman in giving the toast of the Army and Na'vy" said he thought perhaps now the toast should be re'versed, for it -was now essentially the Navy first and the Army Penny responded, and said the English NavT- was the admiration and en'vy of the world. The Navy had the great ocean before thein for its manoeuvres, but the Armji was somewhat cramped, though he was glad to see that additional land for troops had been taken on Salisbury Plain. Replying to the toast of "Her Majesty 's Ministers, Mr.

Eck, J.P., made an exceedingly enjoyable after-dinner speech. He said the Government the manner in which the-toasthad beenreceived. He would, r6mji4 them'fiiaftpne of Hra Ministeirs -wasithej Loial Government Boaidl the.Guardians Board had to deal, and doubtless he wpnld show his deasure by remitting, the surcharge for the also by allowing the ratepayers to supplyluncheons at not more than a shiUing a He Was pleased to once more meet.his WiUesden-friends. Mrt respo -Mr. -Moore, noit a Guardian he would liketO of the evening, Hendon aad'WUleaden He said Willesden had separated now froni the Hendon Ghardiahs, a "step which at first he eould not see one which he felt' sure in the" ehd: prove advantageous to of the Hendon responded.

He'said'eyery one could see nowthd advantage of the cbiirse of separation, but some months, back fetep being to mu9h and also for Hendon. It "Was a plejasing'thiiig to see the bold way With which Willesden facing the gr 'questions. When they were building thpS' new house, at Place -hri urged theni to an architect thoroughly: conversant -with pbdr law He'hoped in all their dealings theSendon and; Willesden Guardians would he working in: thorough harmony. Mr-. of the Willesden Board) also replied.

He said the Willesden Bearddid not want the Hendon Board to keep their children at a They wanted justice. If, the Bpard' fohhl -the'agreed price was no (agftt sur? WPlesden weuld not object to a.re Air. proposed The Hendon Board." He" said; thai ijsfhilst. aivay from the Hendon Board they had still kind and friendly feelings towaa-ds; Mr. 'tlAhddrsoh responded, and detailed the various circumstances lleadiijg, up to the separation of said he would have Uked Priest sail gpod barque havdii of renown, and land on the shore advocate of separation.

The tdSsts' of Visitors," "The Chah-- rostuof Hehdon: and "Chairman of thaWillesdenioajt and the evening was brought close with the National -During ithe evenings songs were sung by Sir. Ball and, and the children of the The Water the House of Commons, on Friday, leave was given to Sir F. Dixon-Hartland (member for the 'Oxbridge Di-ri- sion and a County Councillor), to introduce a Bill to. amalgamate the water companies in and around Londoui Eearts of Oak Benefit ad jonmed annual-meeting of delegates was held at the Society House, Charlotte Street, Fitrroy Square, on Thittsdayj; Friday, and Saturday last. On the first day the chair was occupied by Mr.

Francis Harris (of Birmingham), and the vice' chaur. by Mr. Thomas Stoj)s (of Kilburn). disposing of formal business, the meeting, pi -o- ceeded to discuss the report of the sub-committee appointed to consider.the question of the election of delegates on the basis of district representation. Various questions- were addressed to the chairman, whp.moyed the adoption report.

Dixon seconded, saying he believed the scheme was thoroughly Steadman supported the scheme 'by which the proposers, seconder, and supporters should be allowed, to reside outside district to be Went asked if the suggested scheme was hotter than the present system? (No!) it as good? expressed his belief that each election would cost at McDonnell suggested the division I of the report into three parts, and expressed his I admiration of it Rawlinsoh J. L. Thomson pointed re, of eqiial distribution of town and 'country, and -ged should be suiik, and; 'the MK Dbcton objected to the 'distribntion of the country districts. cpmmented on the fact of opuntifes in one, aijd elamjed the; -country- districts should he" foittomrsipj and urged one delegate would be the proper delegates having their views, Mr. nreplied, and motion IS-aglinst.

"The election was slightly, am.end^, and On 'thaxr 'the- Secre- taiy, Mr. Thoiiiaar'W. Galloway, that the total iidoifiei last yeir excs86ded the I amount added to therieserve fund £133,000, and oyer 13,000 members Society, and nearly 2,000 jbiued: Sdtiety. Among the amendments whidi were adopted was one that voting; cards to be sent to members, should, not he stamped for reply. It Vas agreed, in recognising the assistance rendered to the Sub-Cpmmittee on.

District Representation certain members, of the staff, to authorise the secretary, to divide between them the sum of £20, and the sum of 15 guineas awarded to the Secretaiy for his valuable assistance durihg sittings of the Sub-Coih- mittee. It was further this meeting of Delegates the secretary to compile a new set of Registers of Members as soon as possible, in accordance the recommendation of the Special Committee." On Saturday, Mr. F. Harris, presiding, and Mr. T.

Stops, vice-chairman, the meeting approved the rule necessary to carry out the report, which had been almost unanimously adopted, and an addition to therulp that it come into operation for the election of 1898, was moved! by Mr. T. Wallis, and seconded by Mr. C. and adopted.

Ameng Pthers who took part in the discussions several parts of the report were E.l Hayward, G. W. WoofJ-iWiDesden; G. Paddington; J. E.

Robinson, Kensal Rise; T. Hyndman, Brondesbury. AGRICULTURAL. DON JVIA QUOTATIONS. B'lwt FkaiCut Clover to per load.

Iiiferior Second Cut Clover Best Meadow Hay Inferior Stexw Supplies being much by weather, there is an improved demand, making, prices film. SPORT, CRICKET. Willesden Greisn C.C.—We are p'eased to hear that the committee of this weU-known local club are having the new ground in Harlesden Lane put in thoroughly good not only has the ground been well drained, but 40 square yards of turf have been taken.up and relaid. All thisj however, cannot, but incut pense, and in order tohelptpwaids meeting this, a concert and dance have been arranged for, of which full particulars -will be fonnd our advertisement columns, The thist'lfche members and friends of the club show 'their appreciation: of done fpr their comfort and the coming smnmier, taking and, as ground has been acquired on a Ibng lease, the benefit -tp be derivedfrom the improvements will not be short Tba club is also open, to receive additional members; and gentlemen wishijig -fco communicate -with the hon. Messrs.

H. Scarlett and T. C. Moorse, 16, Beacbnsfield Road, Willesden Green, who -will furnish all particulars. CYCLING.

Pegasus C.C.-^Over fifty members present at the 8th Annual General this flourishing local Club. Mr. Si T. Bitowt' (Pre was. in the chair.

TheTlalahce-sheet- showed a very satisfactory -and; was passed amid enthusiasm. The Chairtnan proposed that- vote accorded to the executive of the past season for the 'manner via had ducted the affairs of the Club, and this was carried -with admit, professionals into the Club was lost by a large majority. It was decided as recommendation, to the new Executive, that tiiey'should go into the question as tothe advisabiuty of admittipg ladies to membership, and'if practicable to draw up a scheme -with a view to forming a ladies' section. The J1897 Executive, which is 'almost identical -with that of last is as follows President, S.T. Brown; Captain, H.Ebdbn; Sub-captain, Robertson, General Hon.

Secretary, J. H. Mortimer; Assistant Hon. Spcretaiy, J. W.

C. Hon. Murray; Cpmmittee, R. Feacey, B. Staples, A.

J. Marshall, 'F. C. Wbcd, 0. 'aiid' 'H.

E. Fkst meeting of the 1897 Executive -will be held at Chichele Monday next at 8 p.m. 'Matches thus indicated 19 our aempttitipn, nwing 'to an infringement of rules. JAN Eailway v. Crescent Hampstead, at "White Hart" enclosure.

(West London League.) Metropolitan Railway (R.) v. Crescent Hampstead at home. Metropolitan- (3rd) v. Crescent (4th), at Brpndeshuiy. Queen's Park Bangers v.

Forest Swifts, away. Mapleleaf v. Harlesden, at Stonebridge. (W.L.A.) Seymour Athletic v. St.

John's Excelsior, at Neasden. Willesden Presbyterian Clif home. St. Andrew's v. Albert, Rovers, at hbme.

-St; at-Wembley. Harlesden (R.) v-. Swa.llpw, at home. Stanmore Old'Ciiiieis, aSliome, Queen's Park v. WonuwpodScOTbbs.u V.

Highfieldj-at lieme. Harrow Athlettfe Harrow (2nd) v. Hillcrest v. BattersearAthletic (RpJcftt home. Willesden East at Sheen.

Wembley v. i Queen Circus, Harlesden Craven v. at i Swallow v. Harlesden (Rj.r^Swollpw: Bnlgin; McGregor and Avgrj-; Crone Snttoiijj Jl i i and'Edge. -I i Swallow(R) V.

Watldns'; and Search; Saunders, Hai Archibald, jC. Hammond. TT -i Harlesden jPooie, Wlute, Harper, jLuokj Sn)ithi Jackson, iReserves: i HilJorest G. ArBitler, J. Allsoppi W.

Whiddington, J. Harrison, and Gunner. Metropolitan Railway T. Crescent Hampstead. C.

Gillett, J. L. Woof and Jy E. i Jones'; G. G.

Humphrpys and J. R. iCash; J. C. WeymoutfeF.

Syiad, W. Skegga, iS. L. Anderson and A. Jones.

Metropolitan-Eailway (R.) v. Crescent Hampstead (R.j.—Mets. Walter-, W. MosdeUand G. Pateman, A Welters, R.

Walklett and H. Barber; F. Long, A Pearce, C. W. Griffiths, A.

Bannister, and-E. Barber. Reserves: L. Peck- R. Pearce.

Kick-off, 3.0 p.m. Metropolitan'Eailway'V. Crescent Hampstead H. Castle; G. Westall, Wright, H.

WestaU, H. Webster, J. Best, H. Fuller, P. Peckworth, W.

McKnight, E. Nuttall. Kick-off, 3.0 p.m. Mapleleaf Maples S. Wood; S.

Dunstone and E. Dunstone; Bingham, H. Wood, and Hobsoh; McLaren, Clifton, Mudge, Horn, and Pratt. Eeserves Turner and Watson. Kick-off, 3 o'clock.

Thfr Queen's Part Bangers A Team are being reorganized under the new aecretaty- ship of Mr. J. Millard, 17, Lynton Eoad, Kilbum. To-day at 2.46, in the absence of the first (London League) eleven, the West Kilbum ground be visited by Holbom Circus. Some good form should be" shown by the really strong side the Eangers muster, and if the experiment succeeds, even better fare be when the Ateam hold the ground in the Parkites' 1st eleven's absence.

Seymour Athletic v. Alhion This match was played in Regent's Park on Saturday, the result of a very unpleasant match being Albion 1, Seymeur nil. Pootball the is but aehbrt tiine sincethat we had tc chronicle an almpst entire' cessation from football mving to the demon fog, but, on Saturday last this was playfully varied, and frost and snpw were the victprs. Very few matches were fpught out in our district; indeed, the Queen's Paric Eangers iniatch was. nearly the only one, and even this, which shoidd have been a encounter, resolved itself iiito a friendly." Queen's Bangers v.

The meeting of these teams caused a large crowd to assemble at Harvist Road last. Saturday, despite the severity of the weather, but -Mr. Lockyer decided that no League- match could" be played. A "fribhdly" however, permitted, and after a caution from the "M.C." as to vigorous the teams Uhed up, but both were unableito-put full-strength into the field. Fulham won the toss-- sjid took advantage of strong wind.

They immediately got close, ljut the home backs ftustrated their well-meant and- mid-field play fer a time ensued. Robertson- scored for the visitors early- on, and very Hunt, Mason piib through" his goS'in attempting to lack Though goals ahead, tms by no means' the respective merits of the teains, as if "was quite an easy matter to keep-play in the vicinity oiving: toVthe the hall over tiie.head of the punt against it. At length some fine, forward phvy saw the ball diibbled down; to May, and Witheridge scored for the Eangers. At half time the score was unaltered, and crossing ovir tfie home lot set to work. Early in this half Fulham were penalised for a trip -vrithin the twelve yards line, butiMcKemrib no powder behind the'shot, and "May saved" copl fashion.

The Rangers continued to have the best of-, matters, however, though it was hot until a few minutes fron- Da-vies beat May -with a hard drive at close and the game endediin a draw twogoaJs all. Harlesden North should have been a West London Allianee but thp Referee, on inspecting Wpod liane enclosure declared it unfit. The decided tp -play a friendly, and 'Harlesdbn having won the toss, played -with the-wind at their backs. The opening exchanges were fought out in mid fliBld eveirtdfdlythe toiB obtailiod a goal', but Gadd quickly" equalised forrflarlesden, Jones and Bell foHpwing with further points for the -homesteis, who led' at half' time by 2 goals to 1. the.pecondhaUj den completely outplayed their opponents, but through erratic owing to the slippery, stftte, of the ground, nothing gistered, Harlesden by 3 goals to 1.

Willesden coniihued fipm jaagc 7. In' Aid; of was good atfdience the- Assembly' Rboms on MDnday when; an'enteriadnment was given aid of thp Willesden District Council Allotments Flower Show Fund. Mr. H. Cursley the ahi'yfaii Supported by, Messrs; Barkley, Adeock, Abercrombie, Fordham, Harris, Monk, Ranee, Petts, Yoiing," and' Riley.

A good number of tickets had been sold, and. it is hoped a good round sum 'will be. carried to the Show account. There- was 'a good array of artistes, who acqidtted themselves.in wbrthy manner. Madame Kelvin's fine contralto voice was suited well in "The Star of Bethlehem," for which she 'was recalled.

Later on she feave." Queen-of- the -Jlr. FrHprman; a baritone pf' excellence, sang "'Green Isle pf iSrin;" and Mr. W. Trimmer gave a cpuple pf tenpr spngs. The Beaumpnls and mandolinists) added to the quota ef good, jro- gramme.

Mr. W. Nunn, the'stage "manager, had been fortunate to secureJhe ef the "Spider Minstrels." Their.ent.ertainnient was- thoroughly satisfactory, as evinced by.the.ap- plaiise which greeted-each item' of'theur pro-, gramme. A recall at the close -was inevitable, and the last song-was repeatedi. Thie humorous' singers of the evening numerous, and included Mr.

Butt Norton, Mr. Victor Curtis, Mr. A. Bushell, Mr. F.

Coe, Mr. T. Knight, Mr. and Mrs. Fawkes, Mr.

W. Benson;" aid Mr. C. EeneU. Duricff an iaterval Mr.

C. Cowley, a jnember of the Willesden DisMct. who Occupied the wM. indierice for assembling in such numbers, and. the artistes for their services.

He said the. Show last year did hot turn diStsb -well 'as was anticipated, -ttiSfpre-' been circumstances, this hoped a boncert would He hoped this would jn way of being suppprted, wid inbit 'syMT tiie: Shbw in the finances as "welL" (Applause.) The National jAnthem completed the.programme. i PnbUc librarjr already cplunwi undertaken to -deKver The Black -Death" of the (at the -Willesden-fiieen Public on 'Friday 12th, and X8th of. February. This bubonic, tolague which is new severely aflecting the Bpmbay which pfeeautipns afe' being' taken tp" prevent its ppssess a timely interest which should draw large pbseslo'deal or and its contagious- fchaiiacfef, arid-wHl- touch upon jEnglish sanitation Jegislation ages relfttion tp besides taking up uu and trealmterit.

-The Jecturea are to bo abundjintly illustrated with jlantern to original authori-.