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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 6. urn. THE DEEBt MEECUEY utml Mm Asher. The prosecutor told the Bench that he did not wish to press the case, as he only brought it forward as a warning to the girl. The Bench cautioned tho prisoner as to her future behaviour, and discharged her upon the payment of 5s.

costs. Saturday. Before C. C. Bowring, J.

W. Gandy, A Butterworth, and G. Frost, Esqrs. James Ulyett, of Normanton Road, was fined 5... and coats for being drunk and disorder'y on the Burton Road on Friday afternoon and John Bir-kinshaw.

of Hucknall Torkard. was fined a similar DEBET CORN BX0HAM9I. Wbett In fatr supply, and holders ask lata prices but trade is very slow and tho torn easier. Spring orn unchanged. Wheat, 3d to Ida persist Wkear, sed nu Bar ay, gnsllng Iliiilli, pull lit HI Erhy (malting) BCB(old) BM(Qew) Mitt SI! ss4 Ctt(Bv) 18.t ill.

brought up in custody charged with stealing a lady's jacket and skirt, valued at 10s. the property of Henry Thomas Kensit, grocer and draper, Mill Lane, Codnor, on the 30th November, Prisoner waa also charged, with stealing a quantity of pork, valued at 3s. the property of Wm. Henry Clarke, butcher, Codnor, on November 30ta The accused was committed to 14 days in each case, the sentences to run consecutively. ILKESTON, LlCHNSKD VlCTUALLEH.81 ABSOClA3ION.The annual dinner in connection with the Ilkeston and District Licensed Victuallers' anl Beswellera' Association took place on Thursday night at the Rutland Arms, Hotel Ilkeston, when them was a large attendance, The chair was occupied by Mr.

O'Hara, and tbe vice ohair by Aid 8. BobioBon (ex Mayor). LATE ADVERTI SBMUNTS MODERN CIRCUS, EXCHANGE STREET, DERBY. ITSTANTANEOUS and Pronounced Sucess. Unanimously declared the Greatest Sensation ever brought to Derby, MDLL.

CLAIRE ELIOT. The Lion Empress, her 10 Splendid Forest Bred Lions and Danish Boar Hounds. The MONSTER COMPANY of EQUESTRIANS, GYMNASTS, and CLOWNS. Every Evening Open at 7 Commence at 7.45. Saturday open at Commence at 2.30 p.m..

Children under 10 Half-Price. Half-Price to all parts at 9 p.m. Seats can be booked at Horne'i Music Warehouse, Market Place. Prices from 6cL to 3s. and responded to.

Tosti's "Spring Song" and several her piano solos were so enthusiastically applauded that the performer was compelled to reappear bow her acknowledgments. M-i. L. Morton's delicacy of touch and expert manipulation of the zither banjo was remarkable. Mr.

William Stewart's recitations were givon in a most masterly manner and greatly appreciated by the audience, Several relcits, notably "The Lesson of the Wate'rmill," were iuusically accompanied by Miss Regan, and this lady appeared in conjunction with Mr. Stewart in the dialogue, "Beauty and the Beast," an up-to-date sketch, with which an excellent programme was concluded. Miss Regan's songs were accompanied by Mr. I. S.

Morris, who moved a hearty vote of thanks to the performers who had travelled such long distances to entertain them. This was seconded by Dr. Hunt and heartily r.ccoided.v The plants, used for decorative purposes were kindly lent by Messrs. Barron and Son. BELPER.

Board of Guardians. The fortnightly meeting was held on Saturday, when Mr. J. Woolley, J. presided.

There were present: the Hon. F. Strutt, Canon Carr, the Rev. F. A.

Friend, Messrs. G. Elliott, -W. Shaw, J. Crossley, W.

J. Cooper, S. Swift, T. Walters, H. Allen, J.

Smedley, J. Dexter, W. B. I. N.

Woodi. wiss, J. Simkiss, C. W. Bower, also the clerk (Mr.

J. Pym), and the assistant clerk (Mr. G. A circular for distribution amongst the members, from the County Council, stating that on account of applications having been made for a revision of the numbers of Guardians and Rural District Councillors representing certain districts and parishes, an enquiry will be held at the Board Room, Belper, on Monday, December 11, at 11.45, when the matter will be considered. The annual meeting of the Derby District Poor Law Association will be held at Belper Union during the first week in December.

The use of the Board Room was granted. The Local Government Board had made tho repayment of 41 9s. 8d. as part of the salary of the male and female industrial trainer. The report of the Vaccination Committee, which met on November 11 was read.

They decided that the uniform fee was unsatisfactory, and the Guardians, -aving gone through the statistics tabulated bv the Clerk, recommended for adoption the fol NEWS DERBY COUNTY POLICE COURT. Friday. Before A. B. Hamilton, E.

S. Milnes, G. W. each, W. G.

Copestake, E. Canner, and R. Waite, Esqrs. Joseph Tomlinson, of Sutherland Road, Norman-ton, was fined 2s. 6d.

and costs for not having a light attached to a cart of which he was in charge, after dark, at Normanton, on the 21st November. Police-constable Thomas proved the case. Noel Beeston, farm servant, of Bradley, was summoned for not having control over a horse and cart at Brailsford, on the 23rd November. Police-constable Andrew said that the defendant was lying in the bottom of the cart asleep. Fined 5s.

and costs. Messrs. T. C. Aveling and of Birmingham, were summoned for not having proper lights on a heavy steam roller, at Spondon, after dark, on the 14th in ovember.

Mr. Hughes-Hallett prosecuted behalf of the County Council, and the offence being admitted a fine of 20s. and costs was imposed. John Peake, of 41, Ryland Road, Birmingham, was summoned for driving an engine over Monk's Bridge, Egginton, on the 14th in spite of a copy of the bye-law which prohibits the use of the bridge for locomotives being conspicuously posted on the bridge. The offence was admitted by Messrs.

Aveling, in whose employ but he defendants pointed out that a Pickford's heavy dray would bring three times more weight per inch to bear on a Dridge than a 15-ton steam roller. A. fine of 1 and costB was imposed in this case also. Benjamin Hardy, labourer, of Alvaston, was summoned for using indecent language at Alvaston on the 22nd November. Police-coniitable Walker proved the case, and a fine of 2s.

6d. and. costs was imposed. Ueorge Jiaw.ara am ana Thomas Shipley, labourers, of Crewton, were summoned by Police-constable Stone for using obscene language at Alvaston on the 21st November, Shipley was fined 2s. 6d.

and costs and Hill Ss. and costs. William Edward Rowe, labourer, of Etwall, was ordered to contribute Is. 6d. a week toward the maintenance of his mother, who is now chargeable to the Burton-on-Trent Union.

John Smith, labourer, of Kirk Langley, was summoned by Mr. Shaw, relieving officer, to show cause why he should not be committed to prison in default of paying 1 4s. arrears of maintenance. Defendant, who did not appear, was committed to prison for 28 days. William Rowland, railway labourer, of 13, Oxford Street, Derby, was summoned for being in arrears of maintenance of his father to the amount of 1 5s.

3d. An order was made for the payment of the money. Harry Carlisle and Charles Bridges were charged with stealing a pair of boots, vidue the property of George Bowyer, at Ockbrook, on the 24th November. It was proved that on the day in question the prisoners went into the Queen's Head Publio-house, Ockbrook, for a drink, and left by the back way, passing through the hall in which boots were Kept. After they had gone a pair of boots was missed.

Prisoners called at the Rose and Crown, Draycott, subsequently, and then had the boots in their possession. Later on the boots were found in a held wrapped up in paper which Carlisle asked for at the Rose and Crown. There be-ini? very little evidence 'against Bridges he was dis charged, but Carlisle was convicted. There was a further, charge against Carlisle for stealing 2s. from the till at the Wilrnot Arms at Borrowash, but he was discharged.

For stealing the boots he was sent to prison for a month. Charles Bridges was charged with obtaining from Richard Henry Cos-grove, at xiopwell, on the 22nd the sum of la. 6d. by false pretences, rnsoner represented himself as agent for Garside and Stephenson, photographers, and asked for an order for a photograph. Cosgrove gave him an order and also Is, bd.

in advance, which prisoner asked lor. As a matter of fact, however, prisoner was not the employ of Messrs. Garside and Stephenson, and had no right to canvas the order or receive the money, which, by the way, he appropriated himself. He was sent to gaol for one month. DERBY BOROUGH POLICE COURT.

Tuesday. Berore the Mayor, and W. Leuue, E. 8. n.

Hfll fL Tjl t. Johnson ti. Jcnerson, a. nusuu, auu Esqs. Taomaa Eavnor.

of Erasmus Street, was charged with being drunk In Erasmus 8tret last night. Prisoner expressed his sorrow andjwas fined Bs. and cos's or 7 days Jonn miner, or nesiomeiu, admitted being drunk an disorderly in Brock Street, late last night. Pined 10s. and Si.

6d. cosis. Mary Dudley, of Wright Street, pleaded guilty to a charge ot a stmuar naiure in nooann Street on Monday nlghc, and also with PnUca oouEtables Sblckell and Marriott. When apprehorded she gave a lot of troublo, and threw herself down, faying she wouia noi go uu men. Shickell twico got her on to her feet, but she would not walk, and crged a malo ccmpaaion of heis to kick the policeman As ihe roan seemed inclined io moanere, cue officer drew his staff, and in the meantime the wimtn bit the policeman's hand and also bit through his overooat and tunic and broke the skin, Shiekell blew bis whistle, and soon afterwards Police-constable Marriott and the stretcher arrived.

The woman then snia she would walk, and did so, but whan on Sadler Gate Brldi-e sbe hit Marriott In the eve. Bar lansuaee and conduct were dis- gracofnt, and she had to be neatly carried to tha lookup. If or the Qranitenness one wan mieu os, ana costs, and for tho assault she was sentenoed to a month's imprisonment with hard labour. Charles Banyan, a Nottingham man, was charged with wandering abroad in the Market Plaoe early this morning, He bad a bag containing old tin oana and broken potp, and was locked up, as he was quite destitute. Ho promised to return to Nottingham and was discharged.

William Kemp, of Payne Street, admitted being and disorderly in Payne Stieet' early this morning. He and hia brother fought, and prisoner beat bis brother very much. Upon tbe arrival ol Police-constable Kersey tniscner went away for a short time, but returned atd again pitched into his brother. Superintendent Clamp said tha family were a nuisance to the neighbourhood, and were always quarrelling. He was fined 10s.

and costs or 14 days with hard labour. John Ford, of no home, wes charged with acting as a pedlar in Shaftesbury Cresoent on Monday morning. Ho said he waa trying to get a few coppers, and was fined 2s. 6d. and costs or i days imprisonment without labour.

Wednesday BeforsC. C. Bowring, A. Butterworth aud w. U.

JNorman, i-isqrs. Frederick Alton, of Full Street was charged with stealing a gold albert, valued at SI, from the person of Joseph Stocks, of 14, Bandy Lano, Mansfield, off license to'dtr, on the 15th of tho prcsont month. The nroEcontor. who ia very deaf, told the beach that on the night in question he camo to Derby to see his eon in law, Oeonre Foster, who keeps tho Great Northern House Ourzou Street, When at tho comer of Talbot Street and Curzon the prisoner and two friends atked him to Rive tbera a cornier towards niahts lodgings. He gave them a penny and then Alton snatched at bis chain.

It broke near tbe end and witness managed to retain his watch. Tbe men then ran up Talbot Bircet, Police-constable Asher stated that early the following morning he assisted to arrest the accused for using ols eoo language on the Nor- mantm Road, and found tbe oham In his pocnot. Ho as sent to prison, and upon being discharged this moiniue witness aoprebended him. He said be had bought the ohain, and on the way to the looltup asked te was tho only ono in iuo joo, Prisoner waa remanded to take his trial at the stated that ha met three Leicester sicina men iu Friary Street, and bought the oaara, a ring, and a handkerchief from them for Is. 9d.

tnd a quart of beer, He sold tho ring Boon lifter- naide. John Waeiz. bricklayer's labourer, 10, Cbar.otte Street, was charcad with noalectinK to maintain his wife and 15 year old son, who now reside at it Rawdon Street. The complainant said defendant, who was a bricklayer's labourer and could earn good wageB, wou'd not provide her with food, and only gave her small sums ot money at a lime, such as threepence, sixpence, or a shilling. He spent most of his wages In drink, and ehe was compelled to leave him.

That state of affairs had been going on lor years. Defend int said that hia wito had gleet id him and was making on old man of him. bho took his money and spent it in drinfe. When he spoke to her she struck him with otiaitB, a poker, and knivi-s, aud had nmly murdered him, He was only forty years ot age, but was an old man, and his wife was aboutnhreo atone heavier than he was. Laughter.) It was not fair ttr.t he should bo put upon hb be was, Mrs.

Wagj? denied the allegations, and said she had to pawn things out of tha house with which to got food. Defendant caid only a fortnight ago she broke a chair oyer his head, and he thought he was killed, The Bench made a separation order, the man to ray his wife Gs, per Thursday. Before J. P. Doherty, W.

i.egge, A. F. Longdon, H. Gordon Ley, and G. Cholerton, Esqs.

Isabella, Merry, an old woman, as charged with wandering abroad in the Market Place last night. Mr. Spencer, relieving otlicer, said tho woman was continually in and out of the workhouse, and discharged herself. Mr. Whiston remarked that it was necessary to admit any destitute person to the union, and upon Mr.

promising to provide prisoner with an crdcr she was discharged. Jane Allen, of 88, Fowler Street, denied using obscene language to tho annoyance of Annie Cocker, her nest duor neighbour, on the night of November 21st, but the Bench lined her 5s. and 12s. 6d. costs, or seven days, as this was her 8th' offence.

Friday. Before the Mayor, and Bottomley, Vv. W. Hall, K. Jetterson, and w.

U. Norman, Esqrs, William Fox was chiu'eed with beinc drunk while in charce of a horse and float in Friar Gate last night. He was asleep in the float, with his coat wrapped around his head, and the horse was going as it pleased. A tram was considerably obstructed. He was fined 10s.

and 4s. 6d. costs, or 14 days with hard labour. Alice Maddocks admitted using obscene language in Walker Lane last mgnt. eno had 18 convictions against Her, and was now fined 10s.

and costs. James Stenson was in the dock on a charge of drunkenness and disorderly behaviour on the Normantoii Boad early this morning. Prisoner was walking along the road in a drunken condition, and without his coat, waistcoat, and hat, and as Police-constable Orme knew him to ho a very bad character he stopped him. Stenson then used disgusting language, and was threatening tho officer all the way to the iock-up. A fino of 10s.

and costs was imposed. Frederick Tabberer was charged with sleeping in a building in the course of erection in Wulbro'ok Road in the early hours of this morning. He was without means, and intended to spend the night there. He was cautioned and discharged. Sarah Reader (llj, of Jinton, jBurton-on-Trent, was charged with stealing between November 21st and 30th 10 Japanes9! fans' and some children's clothing, valued at from shop of Mr.

Arthur Edward Clapson, draper, of 1, Beecher Street. The' girl had been in tho prosecutor's employ for a little 6vr three weeks, and as some thuigs wiare missed fromthe: stock room yesterday her box was searched, and the missing articles Mind there. Ske, was given into tbe custody of Police- CQiistftble POIICE In Ashby and District Cottage Hfspital. The secretaries acknowledge with many thanks gifts during November of books and papers from Carton Denton and Miss Thornley, flowers and vegetables from Mrs. John Hassall, cakes from Mrs.

T. W. Davenport und Mrs. A. Sturgess, coal-hod and mat.

from Mrs. E. Ison, hearth rug from Mrs. E. Smith, twelve garments from the Derbyshire Needlework (Juild, per Miss Vandeleur, 90 articles (blankets, sheets, counterpanes, variety of house linen, also carpet for matron's sitting-room from Ladies' Working Association, per Mrs.

David Hale. ALV ASTON. Urban Distbict Council. The usual monthly meeting of this Council wua held in the Board Koom on Monday evening, under the chairmanship ot Mr. w.

a. Koootnam, the other members present be'-ig Messrs. J. H. Smith, W.

Knight, O. W. Smith, G. Dexter, H. Wibberiey, T.

Kelham, Y. Chadwick, E. Eden, C. Greatorex (surveyor), and E. Wildsmith (clerk).

With respect to the lepair of Brighton Road, Mr. Fuller, on behalf of Mr. John Shaw, wrote asking what the Council had to do with the cost for the work. Some dis-cussio nfollowed, and it was stated that concrete had not been used as the specification stated Mr. Kelham spoke very severely about the letter, sind both he and Mr.

Wibberiey expressed their view that it was impertinent on Mr. Puller'B part to write such a letter. The Surveyor replied that although concrete was not used the work was done to his satisfaction. He was of opinion that rubble would make a better foundation than concrete. the Chairman moved, and Mr.

Wibberiey seconded, that the Clerk write to Mr. Fuller stating that the Council had something to do with the repair of the road and intended to abide by the contract. The proposition was carried, Mr. Knight and Mr. Chadwick not voting.

'lne report of the Medical Officer of Health was to the effect that during the month ending November 25, there had been three deaths and nine births (males 4, females giving a death rate of 9.3 per thousand per annum, and a birth rate 28 per thousand. One of the deaths was due to typhoid fever. The health of the district was very The school attendance was fairly good. The purchase of a nre engine was. again brought forward, and after considerable discussion an engine and appliances were bought from Messrs.

Menyweather and for 120. The Clerk informed the Council that their solicitor, Mr. F. Stone, Derby, had as requested, served the proper two months' nonce to ttie Shardlow Rural Council, stating that steps would be taken against them unless the pollution of the Osmaston Boundary Brook was stopped. With respect to the ford across the river Derwent the.Spondon Parish Council wrote saying they were willing to co-operate with the -wvaston Council in the matter.

Eventually it was decider to ask for a deputation from the Spon-don Council to meet a deputation from the Alvas-ton Council to discuss the matter. The Chairman and Messrs. J. H. Smith, G.

Eden, and T. Kelham were elected to meet the deputation from that Council. With respect to the non-attendance of Dr. W. H.

Wright, the medical officer, at the e-cent Local Government enquiry, that gentleman wrote expressing his regret for nut being there, and trusted that his enforced absence did not put the Council to any inconvenience. Other minor matters were discussed. ASHBORNE. CoxcfcRT The first concert of the teason in connection wi the Ashborue Orchestral Society was given in tlie Town Hall, Ashbotne, on Thursday evening. Mr.

W. H. Tint, Mm. Bac, L.R.A.AI., conducted, and the orohe tial music was of a high order, 'lhe feature of the concert was the jreappearanoe of Mr. John Thoina (the Queen's Harpist), whose ssilful handling of tue barp was much enjoyed by iho audience.

Miss Ethel Tutt wb the vocalist engaged ioliust, Miss Hilda Gee solo pianoforte, Mabel Tutt. Provision Markkts. Butter, Eggs and Poultry. Butter sold at Is 3d and Is 4d per eggs and 9 Is. Poultry Ducks 4s 9d to 5s 6d per couple, old fowls 3s to 3s 6d per couple, chickens 3s 6d to 4s 6d per couple, rabbits 2s 3d to 2s 8d per couple, hares 4s 6d and 5s a piece, pheasants 6s per brace, geese 6d and id per turkeys lOci and lid per lb.

Fruit and vegetable. Tomatoes (English) 6d to 8d per foreign 3d and 4d per oranges td to 8a per dozen, apples 2d to 4d per gra--s (English) Is 6d per foreign 6d per walnuts 4d to 6d per filberts 8d to lOd per potatoes Is and Is Id per peck, onions Id per .0., celery 3d per stick, and pears 2d to Gd per lb. Aid for Transvaal Swiciikiw. A public meeting in support of the Soldiers and Sailors Families Association was held in the Town on Friday night. Captain Clowes, of Nor-bury, presided, and was supported on the platform by many of the influential residents of the town and district" as well as clergy ministers.

The hall was crowded to excess, and the greatest enthusiasm was evinced in the proceedings. Miss Murkham, of Chesterfield, who has recently returned from the Transvaal, gave a stirring address on the Transvaal crisis. She had studied the Boers, and contended that the war now raging was perfectly justifiable. During the evening Mr. J.

Doxey sang Soldiers of the Queen, Mr. H. Marsden Rule Britannia, Mr. IS. K.

Wilson "Tommy Atkins" and "The Absent-Minded beggar." A capital orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr. W. H. Tutt, accompanied the songs. The customary votes of thanks to the chairman, lecturer, and to Miss Okeover for organising the meeting concluded tne proceedings.

A collection was taken at the door for the association. Board of Guardians. The fortnightly meeting of the liuardians was held in the Hoard Room, at the Town Hall, on Saturday. Mr. Jackson presided, and there were present Messrs.

b. T. Mamie. T. Waterfall, 1.

Finnev, J. C. Adams, C. Gibson, J. Chadwick, K.

ton, H. Prince, J. Ratclitle, with Air. "'8J (assistant clerk). The Visiting Committee reported that thev had no further suggestions to maue with respect to the chaplaincy question.

Marple (chairman of the Visiting Committee) asked the Board to allow the question to stand over a month. It was decided to give the inmates the usual Christmas' dinner with an allowance ot The Board Room Committee reported that the first instalment of the loan amounting to bifiW --c had been paw to the treasurer ot tuc union. work of erecting the new premises had commence and upon lne recommendation of the committee clerk of works had been appointed at a salarj ot 35s. per week until the ground floor was reaped. Committees were appointed to visit the count) asylumtis at Mickleover and Cheddleton.

Petty Sessions, Saturday. Before H. C. Okeover, Esq. (chairman), Joseph Simpson, T.

O. Farmer. Peveril Tunibull, an. I 1'. Wright, Esqrs.

John Harris, farmer, Osliston and Thurvaston was summoned by his wife for assault on the loth November. Complainant asked to be allowed to withdraw the the Bench would not accede to without hearing some Bench bound defendant over in the mm of 20 to keep the peace for six months, and ordered him to pav the costs. Charles Frost, landlord of the Britannia Inn, m.oot wns summoned bv Sunt. Burlord for permitting drunkenness on Ids premises on the 23rd Novemlier and John Fielding, contractor, Osmas ton, was summoned as the person tounu tuuiiK on the premises. Mr.

B. K. Wilson appeared to defend. Police-Sergeant Burdett said that at 6.55 o'clock on the night in question ho was walking along Station Road, in the company with Police-constable Sissions, when they saw Fielding staggering along in front of them. Upon arriving at Church Street Fielding turned into the Britannia Inn.

At 7.40 witness and the constable visited the house and found the defendant sitting in the taproom. He was partly lying over a small table, upon which were standing three glasses containing beer, and a jug. The landlord's attention was called to Fielding. He replied that he was all right, and not drunk. He had only filled Fielding one glass of beer.

Ho also added that Fielding was a relative his wife's, and could stay in the house all night. Witness again visited the house at 9 p.m. and found Fielding still hi the taproom. Fielding was fined 5s. and costs.

The magistrates, taking into consideration, that Fielding was a relative, only imposed a fine of 20s. and costs. William Godfrey and Walter Handley, labourers, Ashborne, were summoned by Supt. Burford, for usin" indecent language in Union Street, on tho 22nd November. Police-sergeant Burdett stated the facts, and defendants were each fined 2s.

6d. and costs. William Stone, farmer, Woodcaves, was summoned for leaving his horse and trap on the high-wav at Ashborne, and so cause an obstruction on the 27th November. Defendant was fined 2s. 6d.

with costs. Sarah Brindley, widow, Biggin, was summoneu for allowing one cow and two calves to stray on the highway, at Hartington Nether Quarter, on the 22nd uit, A fine of Is. for each animal straying was imposed, together with costs. Joseph Plant was granted a final transfer of the license of the Engine Inn, Ashborne, from Charles Lee. Mr.

Briddon, landlord of the Peveril Hotel, applied for permission to convert a stable into a taproom. Supt. Burford said such an application should have been made at a Brewster Sessions, as the proposed taproom would bo in a building detached from the hotel premises, and ought to be separately licensed. The Bench refused the application. BURTON-ON-TRENT.

Mysterious Dbath. Mr. T. E. Auden held an inquiry at Burton-on-Trent on Saturday touching the death of Arthur William Clarke (17).

Deoeaked bad bam employed as a baker by Mr. Hunt, Duke Street, Burton-on-Trent. On the morning of November 9th he waa in good health, and left home at six o'olock, but on returning from work between Are and six at night he complained of being unwell. He intimated that daring the day he could not eat, and remarked, "I am so bad, mother, that I most see my dad, for that young Mfrfln has been knookinz me about again." After wards ho weut to bed, and next morning was too ill to attend his work, consequently the doctor was summoned, Mr. Dlgby Cotes, surgeon, attributed death to heart disease, but whether accelerated by fclowa witness would not say.

It would be impos-lible to charge anyone with violence. A verdict of "Death fiom heart disease" was returned, BORROWASBL Musical and Dramatic most suc-ssful musical and dramatic recital was given 'n flie schoolroom at Borrowash on Saturday evening. The concert, which was under the patronage of the Countess of Harrington and others, had been organized in aid of the St. Stephen's Church Funds. Miss Alma Reean and Mrs.

M. L. Merton are no strangers to Borrowash audiences, and tho op portunity of again hearing was greatly ap- preciateu. Misj Alma Regan's rendering cf tho Words" (Adams), was heartily encored Hall, J. Oliver, A.

Smith, K. sniricy, u. T. Wooddisse, H. Roe, J.

Bott, T. PhMPf. Yeomans, A. Knowles, W. Axe, F.

W. Stubbs, S. it I'. (Sirt.wrii'ht, U. Luarl- amount for a like offence in St.

Peter's Street last night. William Albert Hunt (17), of Goodwin Street, Arthur Adams (15), Willow Row, George Birch (15), Goodwin Frederick Whitehead (18), Goodwin Street, and George Hoon (14), Talbot Street, were summoned for playing at "banker" in Court 3, Willow Row, on the 25th ulto, and they wen. each fined 2s. including the costs. Enoch Faisey (17), and Frederick Faisey (13), of Parker Street, Charles Wricht (13).

of Bridge Street, and Frank Ireland (17), of Bridge Street, for playing at "banker" in Strutt's Park on the same date, were ordered to pay a similar amount. Alfred Ambler, of the Strand, was summoned for driving a horse and trap in a dangerous manner in St. Gate last Friday evening. It was alleged that ho turned the corner out of Bold Lane at a fast puc3 and knocked a perambulator over, a child being thn-wn to the ground. Defendant, who promised to bo more careful in future, was fined 10s.

end costs. Richard Kerry, a young fellow residing at 24, Dean Street, iron turner, was summoned by his wife Sarah Kerry, to wheni he had been married for 16 months, for assaulting, her on the 27th of Nov. Mr. Holbrook defended, and pleaded provocation. The wife's evidence was that because she made her husband cet un to no to work ho hit and kicked her wiilo in Ute bedroom.

She ran downstairs, tried to get outside, but he prevented her and again struck and kicked her, bruising her. In reply to Mr. Holbrook the complainant admitted that there were faults on both sides, and that she threw a boot at defendant before he struck her. She afterwards hit him with a poker and used bad to him. The Chairman said he was shocked at such a case being brought into Court.

They were young people and ought to live happily together Both the wife and the defendant said they did not wish to live together again as they could not agree, and eventually, after Kerry had liRpn served with a summons for persistent cruelty to which he pleaded guilty, the magistrates granted a seperation order, the wife to receive 7s. a week and the custody of the, child. Monday. Before J. P.

Doherty, J. W. ttandy, A. Ottewell, W. Hall, and W.

Legge, Esqs. Ttin n'Rrien. canvasser, was fined 10s. and costs, or 14 days with hard labour, for being found drunk in Babington Lane on Saturday night. He had been five times previously convicted this year.

Alfred Taylor, of Bold Lane, was charged with rlninl- nnd disorderly in Bold Lane on Sa turday night, and was fined 5s. and costs, or seven days with hard labour. Mary Gregory, a Nottingham womau, was charged with drunkenness and riiUr.rrf(.rlv hehnviour on the Belper Road very late on Saturday night. This was her offeree, and the magistrates fined her 10s. and costs.

Ellen Murphy, a servant, was fined 5s. and costs for a similar offence in Grove Street early on Sunday morning. John Riley, of Bold Lane, for being found in a helplessly drunken condition on tho Uttoxeter New Road early on Sunday morning was fined 5b. and costs. lieorge rxaylor, oi no home; was in the dock on a charge of sleeping in an outhouse connected with Eastwood and Swing-ler's Works, Cotton Lane, early on Sunday morning.

He had 14 convictions against him, and was now sentenced to 14 Jays' imprisonment with hard labour Jessie Godbold, of Bridge Jate, was charged with drunkenness and disorderly behaviour on the Nottingham Road at about nine o'clock on Saturday night. Fined 5s. costs. K.llis. a vourm man of Dickenson Street, Deadman's Lane, admitted a similar charge in Albert Street late on Saturday night, and was ordered to pay 8s.

6d. Ann Brown, of home, was charged with stealing a basket, valued at Is. from the shop of Tiiamns Luck, Willow Row, on Saturday night. Prisoner wis remanded until Wednesday. Thomas Rock (on bail), of Russell Sti'ii, grocer, was again brought up charged with attempting to commit suicide by cutting- his throat some time ago.

He had been drinking, and after having quarrelled with his wife cut his throat in such a manner that his life was for a long time in danger. It was now stated that since the remand the man had been teetotal, and was leading a better life. He was discharged. Thomas Spooner, late of the Bleach Yard, Nun Street, and now living with his sister in William Street, was summoned for deserting his wife, who cow resides in Back Sitwell Street. About a fortnight ago the husband left his wife after she had been locked up for drunkenness, and although she invited him to return he refuted, and would not give her any money.

The Chairman asked the parties if they could not live together again. The wife agreed, but the man refused, saying that he had not had any peace for the last two years. Prisoner denied the desertion, and alleged that his wife left him and took the furniture with her. The magistrates granted a separation order, the wife to navo the custody of the two children, and the defendant, to pay her 15s. a week, and 18s.

costs. HUNTING- M'POiNTtfgNTS, THE MEYNELL HOUNDS. Eatirrday, DecamterS Sloirduy, ucatmter 11.., Tuffday, December ,2 Tha Buo'ilnn, Drayoctt Brickyard Dim tall Leseaicer IB At Eitren. COLONEL CHANDOS-POLE'S HOUNDS. Wednesday, December 6 Wardgato Saturday, December 9 Sandy Hook At olevon.

THE EAEL OP HARRINGTON'S HOUNDS. Wednesday, December 6 West Hallam Station Thursday, December 7 Epperstone Manor At Eleven. Friday, December 8 l-'arndon At half-paat eleven. THE QUORN HOUNDS. Wednesday, December 6 Helton l-nday, December Urcat Dalby Saturday, December 9 Lcuke Pit House At Eleven.

THE RUFPOK HOUNDS Thursday, Decembor 7 Kirklington Saturday, UocemBer Thoresby MARRIAGE OF MISS GILLETT, OF DUFFIKLD. Tire marriage of tho Rev. H. K. Hope, of Newtown Viearaijo, Shropshire, to Miss Maud Ethel irillett, youngest daughter of the late Mr.

F. 0. Gillett, of Diiftield Bank House, was celebrated on Wednesday afternoon, at Dullield Church. The tine old church, which has been so well restored, was decorated for the occasion with chrysanthemums and foliage plants, and presented a lovely appearance. The officiating clergy wore the Rev.

C. Hope (brother of the bridegroom) and the Rev. J. O. P.

Aldous (vicar of theparish). The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. L. F. Gillett, wore a dress of white corded silk with laco chiffon, and orange sprays, und a tulle veil, and earned, a beautiful bouquet, the gift of the bridegroom; There were.two gtwn-'up-and two-little bridesmaids.

The former; Miss Alice Gillett and Miss Deerr; (sister end cousin of the wore coral pink 'liberty silk-dresses, trimmed with white satin and of crepe de chine, black velvet hats lined white, with ostrich tips and pink chrysanthemums. The two children, Eleanor Dickson (cousin of tlie bride) and Ohrissie Hope (the bridegroom's niece), had pretty frocks and hate of the same materials, all alike wearing pearl rruoches, the gift of the bridegroom, and carrying bouquets of white chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. Cr.ptain Hope, R.N., acted as best man for his bn.ther. Mr. and Mrs.

H. K. Hope left for London after four, (lie bride in a travelling costume of blue cloth, with revere of white silk braided with gold, and grey velvet toque and furs. Among the guests at the church, and at Uuh'ield Bank House, were The II ev. C.

S. and Mrs. Hope, Miss Hope, Miss W. Hope, Capt, R. W.

Hope, R.N., Mrs. Harvey (Wir-ks-worth), Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dickson, Mr. Walter G.

Olay, Mr. Charles J. B. Trappcs, Mr. Edward Pickering, Mr.

and Mrs. L. F. Gillett, Mrs. Dening, Lady and Miss Tfleywood, Mr.

and Mrs. Elliott Burnside, Mr. and 'Mrs. A. Wheatcroft, Mr.

Peach, Him. Fredk. Strutt and Miss Gale, Canon and Miss Can-, Miss Esther Wilrnot, Rev. J. C.

and Miss Aldous, Mrs. Deerr and Miss Deerr, Miss Hey, Mrs. Stuart (Loppington Hall), Mr. and Mrs, Davies, Rev. and Miss Moiintford, Mrs.

and Miss Milnes, Mr. rikI Mrs. Curr-ey, Rev. W. H.

and Mrs. Turner, Dr. n.nd Mrs. B-enthall, Rev. H.

and Mrs. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Swingler, Rev. A.

and Mrs. Waldy, Rev. W. and Miss Martin, Dr. and Mrs.

Barwise, Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Wood, Mr.

H. O. Moore, the Moore, Rev. J. and Mrs.

Medley. Mr. and Mrs. Binns, Mrs. F.

Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Eobt. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs.

H. E. Currcy, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston, Mr.

and Mrs. Walmsley, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs.

P. H. Carrey, Mrs. Scott. The presents were both numerous and costly.

SHOCKING RAILWAY FATALITY AT SPONDON. YOUTH FOUND DECAPITATED. Early this (Tuesday) morning a shocking discovery was made on tho. railway at-Spondon, a youth, whose age is supposed to be about 16, being found decapitated on the lino between tho station and the colour works. According to information furnished to the County Police it appears that shortly after seven this morning John Lager, a foreman platelayer of Reader Street, Spondon, was walking along the line when he came across the body.

The trunk was lying in the four-foot and the head, which was completely severed, was in the six foot. Information was at-once given to the police, and Mr. Coroner Leach will hold an inquest this evening on the remains. The deceased, as stated above, appears to be about 16 years of ago. He was about 5ft.

3in. of 4in. in height, of slight build, pale and somewhat emaciated complexion, brown hair and eyes. He wore a union shirt of red and black zig-zag stripes and white braces with blue stripe. His jacket was of a dark grey mixture and his trousers of blue serge.

He wore no boots, but subsequently one was found under the canal bridge. Death WhiiiB Sixgikg Hymns. The ad circumstanoos attending the death of George Kranoie Woolhouse, late of Walter Btreot; were inquired into by the borough coroner at an ingueat held at the Town Hnll on Monday evening Tbe evidence proved that while hij family were singing hymns In the front room on Sunday afternoon, Mr. Woolhouse went into another room to light hie pipe, and Immediately fell down. T.iey rushed to bis assistance, but be died in a minute or two, Dr.

Le Fanti attributed death to syncope. HIMROD'S CUKE FOR ASTHMA Established over a quarter of century. Prsscnbed by tho Medical Faculty throughout tha world. It is used as an inhalation; and without any after bad effects. Testimonials or efficacy from the Jato Lord Beoconsfield, Mias Emily Faithfull, Sir Morell Mackenzie, and Oliver Wendell Holmoe.

Trial aamplos free by poat. tind at 4s. 8d. British depot, 40, Holborn Viaduct, May Roberts, Butler, andCriepej Thompeon, Liverpool, and all Wholesale Eoueee- of in he an an tbe DXBBY HAY AND STRAW MARKET, By(infenor) OlovarCprlau) VheatitrMr 6jfcto 7Sa.pi; 4H, ce out, 70U3 tli. iilAi 5tl, Baellf bp est mofi litter Csietnw 30S.OSSI.

rresdsUTrratiror, DBBRT POULTRY, FRUIT AND TKSXI1BLE MARKBT, Snttar H. SdtU. i. Dgs aaadrtorU, FowH 3d. Id, teJipef Potstoin Is.

pnrpeok rears Jd par! i PfSrsCFreneh) td. each Tcmt(i3(Bnjllao) ed.ptrtV. Homat-oem foreign) id peril) Apples Ji.pirlfc. tjmpu (Bojsliih) 1 co a pirlb. orapw (fortlgi) 6d.srlj.

Fiberto led per 11" Oranges 6d per doz WalButo lipicV. Chestnuts Id per Id Canliiowers Si each fled cabbage Jd each gasbags Sd.tasi. Brunei! Sprouts Sttoach slosi MONDAY. LONDON Moderate attendance at Mark Lane this afternoon, and tbe demand for wheat very inactive. No.

1 Northerns 29s, Manltobaa 29s 6d ship, Victorian 29s 6d, Long New Zealand 28s 6d, short 23s, No. Club Calcutta 28a 6d landed. Flour Iron Dukes 16i9d asked. Maize: lied American 17s )d ship, Odessa 20s 6d laid id. Barley: Amarloan 19s 6d landed.

Oats White American IBs 6d, mixed 16s ezship seller. MBTROPOIITAN CATTLE. Fair tupply of beasts, principally from the western counties. The demand for both prime and second qualities has much better, and sales progressed mere freely, with price i in sellers' avoir. Scotch quoted at i lOd, Devons it 61 to 4s Bd, Heieforasls 4d toisbd, Hunts 4s id to 49 Bd, Norfolks is 61 to ia Si, Linooln Shorthorns is 2d to 4s 4d, Irish ii to 4s 4d, Sheep in moderate supply, bat wntlst wetneiB ruled quiet at aoont late currencies, ewes sold more readily at 2d per 81bs advance; 7jst to8st Down wethers Bs 8d to 5s lod, 9t Is 4d to 5b 8d, lOat half breds 5b 2d to Bs Id, Hat Lincolos ii lOd to 6i, lOst Irish fis, list Down ewes 4s to 4s 2d.

No calves on offer. LONDON COAL. Tbe seaborne house coal market was steady to day at last prices. Wnlliend Hetton and Bbarlston 21s, Sun Hartlepool and Whorlton 20s 6d, Hetton Lyons 20s, Wharnollfia 19s Cd. Ships at market und contracts 45.

LONDON FH0YI3I0K. Battor market firm, Noraandy 110s to 114s, Dnnlsb 106s to 120s. Mew Zealand 80s to 106s, Cheese trade steady, Cheddar 71s to 80s, Canadian 65s te 63s, Dates (Urn t't te 60s. Dmtoh Goads 60s to 55s. Bueon ti fall at unchanged prices, Irish 88s Danish 36i io 60s.

Blad-dersd lard 31a te iit. LONDON PRODUCE. Sugar Home refined moderate bnsinees, stesdy prices foreign cuoes dull German granulated steady, but slow, ordinary marks ready done 10s 83d; beet firm, January told 2s ld, March 9s 3d, July 9s 7d cane quiet. Coffee, futures lirm but iuiet, March sold 3Ss 4)d. Tea, 28,000 packages Indian si 1 1 steadily.

Bice dull. Jute steadily held. Manila hemp dull, receipts for the isc week 2,000 bales, Shellac nominal, LIVERPOOL PRODUOS. Sugar quiet; No l's 13s 7'd, No 2's 13s Od. Bacin steady, Cumberland B6s.

Batter firm, fancy, 103. Lard steady, Tsei 27s 81, pulls Chests firm, B9j 8d. Resin steady, common is 13, Hemp nominal, ManiU 6 spot. Nitrate steady, 80j. Tallow.

Australian 80s. Palm oil quiet, Lagos 231 10s. Castor oil, Calcutta td. Petroleum Amerioan 8d. Turpentine quiet, 38t.

Cottomsed firm, 20s. Liaised quiet, 24s. LIVERPOOL CATTLE. Cattle in much smaller cambers than last week. Qood qualities In demand, other descriptions lower in price.

Sheep in smaller numbers, good qualities being in request at better prices; others unaltered. Beer, 5d to SJd psr lb, mutton 5d to 8Jd. At market 1,838 cattle and 4,122 sheep. Christmas market, Monday next. CORK BUTTEE.

Firsts 90s. per seconds thirds 85s. fourths fifths primest prime 0s. superfine firkins fine mild do. mild do.

0s. choicest do. 0s. choice do. Od.

choicest boxes choice do. kegs 0s. jnumber of firkins, 90. TOKSDAY. LOSDON STOCK KXCHANQB.

Tuesday, 12 noon. CoriBola, 2 per cent 102 Brighton A 3Mi Caledonian Deferred Ordinary. 491 Chatham UBi Great Central Deferred 19 Preferred 47 Great Western 166 Hull and Loiidon and North Western 2004-Midland 2J per cent Preferred SO; Deferred h9i North British 4U North Eastern 177i North Stafford Ti5 1005 South Eastern A Canadian Pacilic Mexican Railways Grand Trunks J8t Preference 3rd Preference 4 per cent Deb Pennsylvania New York Central Louisville and Eries 37 7i 851 22 107 691 142 862 131 Sfilwaukeea 127i ivorioiK ana western lsi Union Pacihcs Atchisons Egyptian Unilied Spanish -1 per cent Russian -4 per cent (18841 Rio Tintos Chartered British South Africa 511 23 1035 67 i 100 46J Cons Goldfields of South Africa 7J ii 2a-32 L.OUAI. SUA Jin Mm HAKKS. 20 4 Burn.

District and Counties 11J. ill 20 4 Crompton and Evans Union 17 17i 50 Lloyd's 33 34 60 124 London Ciiy aud Midland 625 831 SO 5 Midland Counties District 7 ise pm' ui 10 all Alton and Co per cent enm pref 101 101 'CO oH sail IrvoJ Ml TIU 1U trVr ISO Bui I nr nsni sum wri Its Ml 100 all 4t per cent mort 1S1 lil luu al 3J per cent Dirt dab 101 103 IS til Bsrton Brewarr It 1 10 al 6 per cent deb 91 10) It ell cut dak 0 9f 10 all Jae Eadio 5 per cent cum pref 101 101 100 all 4 p.c. Irred Mort Deb 101 103 5 4 Offiler's Brewery, Ord 65 6 xd 511 6 per cent A fil 1,4 ill otxt nng 4 hh. ltT-dM 1S ill 4 dab ICv B) 1MT 100 all Allaopp and Sons 4 p.c. prf ord 132 1331 100 all Deferred Ord 97 101 100 all p.c.

pre! 11 153 180 all al U.e. mort dab 111 US 100 all Si p.c. dob 99 101 10 all Stiettun'o Derby Brawery 13 14J 10 all 6 P.c. cum prof 13J 135 10-all 6 p.c. cum pref 11J 12 10 all WorthlDRton aud Co 64 p.o.

O.P. HI 10 all p.o. com pref 13 13 100 all Stn.o, mori dob 87 03 111 an bnuta ana vo" oj p.o. cum prol 11 in ft atl 4i let arm iai) fli 1 all Ealeor0 Ut all Daisy IB per oeai Steels tiS IM ail Bar cent Stock 171 Hi U8 aH i tc cast gkeck 19e 18S MS 6U i jar al Uartcasa 108 181 10 all Dulaatd. AJldatcte, and Quaradan ljr la 10 all MioWeovor and JStwall lOf ll IS all Sveadan.

Ositbr'k, and iSr-- lit KZSUBLLANKODe. 16 Aairavr Hacdrnida utd Ca 14 11 SS all Darey Aikannuia XI 31 1S3 all Daxby Ceratd at ii 190 all Darby Carporctieo 3 p.o. Stock Ill lftl 6 all Dorby Improvement and Hotel Ce. 3J 4 all 10 p.o, pref 31 100 all Si p.o. deb 103 10a 1 all King.

Howiaann and Co Ord 20 U17. all Laaaii. and Ltd. Ord I toll p.o. proi Si all 6 per cmt dob 344 -19 100 oil Midland Kaihvsy 2J p.o.

prof 80 81 100 all Def 89i 892 100 all p.c. deb ritock 90 92 lee all ti p.o. GuaranUetJ 81 it 180 all 21 ixjr coat prol 8i aj SXBTONSON aiMl Steak and flaaio Brctosk Atbanteum Bailuutct. Dcrlur. STOCK AND SHARE MARKET REPORT.

Markets hnvo been less animated durina the week. The advance in the Bunk Rate and the scarcity of money has cheeked business, especially that of a. speculative nature. The approach of the end of the year has also operated to reduce open accounts. Consols are again a shade easier, and lower prices are quoted for some of the Home Corporation and Colonial Government Stocks.

-The foreign market has inclined to weakness, but irregular movements are shown, as various stocks have ibeen iiffocted by particular circumstances. Home rails have suffered most from tlie dearness money, and the closing prices show a fall of several points nearly all through tho list. In Canadian rails, Grand Trunk Stocks aro rather easier, the monthly statement not' proving quite up to expectations. Canadian Pacific Shares are also lower, though the traffic statements are good. The American market has been generally flat, apart from exceptional advances hi Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania Shares.

The tone at the olose was weak. In the mining market there has been less activity and the tone dull, partly owing to the stiff er contango rates. Rhodesiuns have been rather easier. Westralians have been unsettled, the fluctuations and fall in Lake Views being the principal feature. No particular movement in local stocks.

THOS. EARP AND SON, Stockbrokers, Dec. Sth, 1899. 8, The Strand, Derby. Mb.

J. 0. Bolmhb, It is itited, hasreaiened the position of secretary to the New Brighton Tower F.C Ftal Fall Down Oillab Steps. On Monday evening Mr. John Close, tho borough coroner, held an inquest at the Town Hall respecting the death of Annie Turton.

75 years of age, lately residing in Barlow Street. Tbe evidence was to the effect that the husband left the deceased the house at about mid-day on Saturday while went out shopping, and upon his return after absence of a few minutes he found her lying in unconscious at the bottom of the cellar steps. She had eridoctly been trying to reach a dish or plate from a shelf at the top of the steps when she overbalanced and fell. Dr. Arundel, assistant to Dr.

I'iffe, Uttoieter New Boad, was called in and although the old lady rallied a little, death took place early on Monday morning from coneassinn of the brain and fracture to the base of skull, A verdict oi accidental death wea returned. 1IATLOCK. Uebah DiSTHior Council Matlook Urban District Counoil met on Monday, Mr. black, J.P, presiding. The owners of the Hall LeeB reported tneirdesiretolay out a broad walk adjoining the Connoil's proposed promenade near the centre of the distriot.

It wrb stated that Mr. Jabsz Cooper had dosed a public wjII, and he is to be Baked an explaauicn, Mr, Smith saia he was afraid they would huve to consider tbe Water BUUs the county scheme seemed likoly to be more expensive than thoy could cor. Mr. Hartley said it would he too long for them to wait for the Derwent Water Bill. QUARNDON AND ALLESTREE Tna Eedlmss-ok (Derby) Habitation of the Primrose League held an enthusiastic and crbwded meeting on Wednesday, November 22, In the Bdhool, when Lord Scarsdale, R.

0 occupied tbe chair. After TeRding the hon. aecretsry rapor ne caea upon Mr. U3wald trrom the bead office) to address the members. In an eloquent gpeeoh he gave an instructive history of events in South Africa whioh have led to the present war.

and the Chairman then proposed that a resolution oordlally approving the action of Her Majeoty'B Government in aoatti Atrioa should be passed and forwarded to the Ekht Hon. Joseph Ooamberlaiu. The resolution was seconded bv the Hon, Alfred Curzun, and unanimously carried. Tnis was followed by a enterta nine Rbotv of animated Dhotoerapho, presided over by Mr, agraffe. A mkkTiNg of the same Habitation was also held the night previous in Alleutree School, when Mr Lionel Gistorne took tho ohair.

The same resolu tion was passed, and also a vote of condolenoe with Salisbury. RIPLEY. On Sunday afternoon last an organ recital was given in ttipley (Jhurch by Mr. W. W.

VVmdle, of Belper, who played a really classical pro gramme in a thorough and scholarly manner. Miss Percival Allen, of London, a former pupil of Mr. Wmdle, rendered sacred solos, as also did Mr. Lane, and the offertory, which was for the soldiers' dependents, amounted to 8, the church being quite lull. RBPfOKU npibmation.

The nnnnal oonfirmallon servile in connection with Rrpton School ti.utc place at the School Chauei on Thursday, S', Andrew's Day, The service wa-. performed the iihop of Southwell, and there was a good number oi candidates, many parents and friends of tbe boys came into tbe village lor the event. Sale Room. The Muaio Room presented a busy appearance on Friday afternoon on the occasion of the annual sale of work in aid of Zenana and other foreign missions. The sale commenced at three clock and olosed at eigb-, and duung that time there was an ever-cbacg-rg stream oi buyers.

The BtcJls were prettily deio.ated, and locked most tempting to the eje it nit to tbe purse. The stallholders were as follow Fancy Stall, Mrs and the MisBes Furoeauz, Miss Browne, Miaa Vassall, Mrs. and the Mr-see Eit idge Plain Work Stall, Mils Hawker, Mtb. Emmott, and Mis, Ta'tlson Sweet Stall, Misa Forman and UIfs Hsgger toys, tho Misses 'J'wifg and Clueas China Stall, Her. A.

F. K. Forman refreshment, tbe Misses Estridge. There were several competitions for which prizes were awtrded as follows, viz. ChiUt-mas cards, Class 1 (open), Miss Daisy Etitridge, 2 Miss Brodie Hears Clae 2 (ander the age of 16), 1 Master Wystan Hipkina, 2 Mias D.

Steveoccn Peach, commended 41 lf F. Oronk class 3 (under 12), 1 Master Wystan Astle, 2 MaBter Hurophiey Foiman, oommended Miss P. Auden, Muster J. Auden, and Miss S. Bard Pinafores (fanoy), cla6B 1 (open, 1st prize Mies IS.

Sheavyn; plain pinafores or overalls, class 2 (under 15). 1st prise (Ss.) divided between Mias L. Cronk ar Mies Mejf needlework competition (tbe mateiials to co6t 1st prize (3s. 6d.) Miss A. Bam ford, 2 Misa Maud Measham.

Miscellaneous articles (materials to coBt 1st prize (3e. 6d Mis Baiham for a "Bepton" calendar for 1900, The sale was resumed on Saturday afternoon to enable the Repton School boys to have an opportunity to attend, The proceeds of I ho two days a de amounted to about 100 J. SPONDON. Concert. That the concert in aid of the County War Fund for tho benefit of soldiers' families, organized by the Spondon Orpheus Society under the energetic leadership of the Rev.

E. Priestlund, and the patronage ol" Mr. W. and Lady Lucy Drury-Lowe and Sir Hemy and Miss Wilrnot, would be etensively patronised was certain from the initiation of the movement, and seldom has so large or distinguished a company been assembled in the schoolroom as that seen on Friday evening last. Over 120 seats had been reserved, the remainder being occupied almost immediately on tho door being opened.

Sir Henry and Miss Wilrnot were unfortunately unable to be present, but amongst those occupying seats were Mr. W. and Lady Lucy Drury-Lowe, Drury Lowe, the Misses Lowe, the Rev. S. R.

Cambie, the Rev. and Miss Priestland, the Rev. A. E. and Mrs.

Clarke (Sawley), Dr. mid Mrs. Brown, Dr. and Mrs. Llewellyn, Mr.

Frank Co.v (Breadsall), Mr. W. B. and Mrs. Woodforde, Mr, O.

H. and Mrs. Lilly, Mr. W. and Mrs.

Barnard, and others. The larue room had been gaily decorated. An at tractive programme had been arranged. The vocal soloists were Miss E. Powles (soprano) and Miss itelhe Pritchard (contralto), of the Birmingham and Yorkshire Concerts, whilst the members of the Orpheus Society rendered several selections.

Mrs. A. E. Clarke and Mr. A.

Nolan Peat were the piano and violin soloists respectively. The con-uuetor was Mr. H. F. Stenson, and the accom panist Mr.

A. P. Drew. By the kind permission of Colonel Sparkes two soldiers of the Derbyshire Regiment (Privates Tnrnuit and Southall), dressed in review order, oc- mitiinH nromincnt positions on the platform. The Siiondon Grance Brass Band, which had, whilst stationed outside.rendered several spirited marches, appeared on the platform and gave Uod have the Queen," the baton being ably wielded in this and succeeding selections, by Mr.

E. Thompson. The concert was in every sense a splendid success and highly appreciated. WTRKSWORTH. TrrK l-nni-ABATiONS for a house to house collec tion for the War Fund are nearly complete, and an appeal was made in the various places of worship in the town on Sunday for volunteers to assist in the scheme.

Oi-KNiNG of Schools. A meeting of the Sani-tarv Committee of the Urban District Council was held on Thursday lasr, wuen ii, was ueomeu 1.0 re-open the elementary day schools on the 4th mid the Sundav Schools on the 10th. It was re ported the epidemic of scarlet fever had nearly abated. Lkcturk. An interesting lecture was delivered in the Parish Room on Friday evening last, by the Vicar (the Rev.

W. H. Arkwright, R.D.), when the room was crowded with a most attentive audience. The subject was South Africa and the War," and by the aid of limelight views a most instructive address was given, dealing with our acnuisition of Cape Colonv, the early history of the Cape, and subsequent troubles with the Boers, culminating with the M'ajuba Hill disaster. The geographical and industrial sections of the countiy were also ably explained by tho lecturer.

A vote of thanks to the speaker concluded the meeting. The pioflts were for the Soldiers and Sailors' Families Fund. WHAT THE WORLD SAYS. The Queen will arrive at Bordighera, according to present arrangements, about Wednesday, March 7th, and if the visit to Germany takes place, her Majesty will probably leave the Italian Riviera about Monday, April 23rd, and travel direct to Potsdam by the St. Gothard Tunnel route, returning to England about Thursday, May 3rd, and then crossing the North Sea in the Victoria and Albert from Flushing to Sheerness.

The Duke of Devonshire is going from Chats-worth to York on Thursday, December 14th, in order that he may address a Unionist meeting in the Great Hall of the Exhibition Building. This demonstration is being arranged by the Yorkshire Liberal Unionist Federation. Colonel Smith-Dorrien has left Malta in command of the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters. This fighting soldier has for his age as much war experience as any officer in the army. He received his baptism of fire in South Africa during the Zulu War twenty years ago, and since that time has earned for himself a whole string of decorations, his last campaign being that which resulted in the fall of Omdurmun.

Those who have met the Sherwood Foresters lately at Malta and what a happy, united family they are will wish them and.their popular commanding officer all the good luck that the campaign can bring. The fire which destroyed the Theatre Royal at Newcastle-on-Tyne ia only the latest of numerous cases in which nominally fireproof buildings have proved incapable of offering any effectual resistance to the flames and there seems to be something more than mere alarmist pessimism in the contention that the method of constructina- a really fire-proof buildiug has yet to be discovered. The repeated lailures ot so-caiied hreproot build-inns to justify their description when the test is applied are undeniably serious and disquieting. It should be a source of no small gratification to the Anglophobo journals of the Continent to observe the existence of an English publication which rivals tne most ramd ortnem in tne campaign of reckless slander against this country. Though he fails to recognise the fact, the conduc-.

tor of the print called War Against War has more than ordinary reason to be thankful for his nationality for in no other country in the world, especially in war. time, would it be possible to issue such a publication without incurring penaltiesnot only from the law but from a justly in-diirhaat populace which even the most hysterical of anti-patriots would hardly care to face. But even by tho most scurrilous libelB upon the nation and the most pronounced sympathy with its enemies, Mr. Stead cannot succeed in getting himself taken seriously and the contempt with which his pro-Boer ravings are regarded iB eminently creditable to the self-restraint and good sense of the public. THE TSANBVAAU The TaAHSVLAi, war will destroy Ufe, COIWIAK'S WisoiMld" preserves it.

It ij mid with Port Wins, Liebis's Oxtraetor Meat, and Bxtraot of Malt, and is the Driest tonic and restorative la the world. so. CSLHMAK titoitaj, Norwich and Loudon, Sample bottle sent free on receipt Of Ml postal Plwse awaepsfcr. Tbikphosh No. 13, PRIVATE MORTUARI OHAPBL LICENSED FOR RBLIOIOUS SERVICE.

THOMAS LLOYD, UNDERTAKER, DERBY. LONDON ROAD, and 244, NOKMAJtfTON ROAD. Attendant at Both Offices throughout the Night, and on Bucday, DEATHS. Boweb On November 80, at her residence, 200 Osmaston Road, Derby, Selina Asenatb, widow of the late Rev. S.

H. S. Bower, aged 68 years. Funeral at Rlngland, Norfolk. No flowers.

No oards, 1580 JAOKSONOn November 30th, at 9, Belgrav Street, Samuel Jackson, in his 84th year. Kino On November 30th, at 80, Regent jiioerc r-jQwaru William King, in his aord year. Robinson On the 1st at 228, Abbey Street, Joseph Robinson, in his 20th year. SHARDr.ow On November 28th, at his residence, 34, Litchurch Street, William Shardlow, in his 65th year. Watts -On the 1st inst.

at his residence, 9, Manchester Street, John Watts, in his 65th year. Winfield On the 1st at his residence, 68, Regent Street, Henry Wiufield, in his 74th year. Woolhousb George Francis Woolhouse, of 36, Walter Street, Derby, aged 47 years ODDFELLOWS AND RESEBVISTS. The Grand Master and Board of Directors of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows, at their meeting at Manchester, have passed a resolution instructing tlv C.S. of the Order to issue a circular to every district in the United Kingdom calling attention to the large number of members who have been called out to join the Reserve forces for active service, and to recommend each lodge and district to take such steps as may be deemed advisable to keep such members in compliance from their benevolent or management funds.

The Directors, however, are not prepared to advise any further action being taken in the matter without an instruction from the A M.O. It is satisfactory to know that most of the lodges having Reservist members have already voluntarily undertaken the duty of paying the contributions of such members. CONCERT AT SMITH'S RESTAURANT. On Saturday evening a very successful smoking concert was given at Smith's Restaurant, Derby, on behalf of the Transvaal War Fund. Every credit is due to Mr.

Arthur Walker for the excellent programme he provided, and for the kindness which actuated him in arranging the concert. The chair was taken by Councillor Albert Ottewell, J.P., and amongst those present were Councillors J. H. Ottewell and C. W.

Hardy. The feature of the evening was the appearance of Mr. Tom H. Wood, who nave three heartilv annreciated con tributions to the programme. Mr.

Kenney kindly recited The Absent-minded and the sum of 1 10s. was realised from the subscription whicl. followed. The other artistes included Messrs. W.

Worsnop, Johnson, H. Mills, Duffield, Gamage, H. Firth, and Hirst, and their efforts were cordially recognised. The concert altogether was a decided success. DERBY RESERVISTS WOUNDED.

Sergeant Walsh, of the 3rd Grenadier Guards. whose name appears in the list of the wounded Modder River, is a member of the Derby Police Force. Lance-Sergeant Higgott, also a member of the force, and serving in the same regiment, was wounded at Belmont. Constables Rogers and Goodman, who are serving in the same regiment appear to be unscathed. AN ACROSTIC FROM PONEOtf.

is for Duller, now At the front, the Uitlandera bearing the brunt; the perhaps in th' Boer pay, is the. Lesson they'll laara one day. is Old Eng'and, steadfast and trae, ocr Regiments they 11 pnll us through. Spondon School, Dotolass. December let, 1899.

SHOCKING MURDER IN DERBYSHIRE. The village of Owlthorpe, near Eckington, wai the scene of a shocking tragedy on Saturday night. A miner named Christopher Taylor, having a fancied grievance against one of his neighbours, Harry Bird, took Ms gun with the intention of shooting the man in his own house. Mrs. Bird, seeing him coming, and divining his intention, shut tho door and bolted it, when Taylor immediately fired through the door.

The woman was struck on the neck, behind the ear, and falling into her husband's arms, expired almost immediately. Taylor then made olf, reloaded his guii, and for some time terrorised the whole neighbourhood. Several policemen were soon on the spot, and on the door of Taylor's house being forced opened the man was seen lying on the bed with a gun in one hand and a knife in, the other. He was arrested and taken to the police-station, where he said he would do the same to the husband if he could get at him. Prisoner, who is about 35 years of age, is married, and has seven young children.

Christopher Taylor, miner was remanded at Ecfcington, on Monday, oharged with wilfully murdering Emily Bird, at Owlthorpe, on Saturday night, by shooting her. He had quarrelled with her husband, and went to the hoase with a bob. Deceasad shut the door, and prisoner, it ij alleged, fired through it.woundlng her in the neok.and killing her. DIOCSSB. OF SOUTHWELL.

APPOINTMENTS, INSTITUTION. (26th November, U9J.) Rev. William Henry Oswell, M.A,, to Etretton-en-le-Field Beotory, Derbyshire. Patron, Sir MjUes Gave Browne-Cave, Bart. LICENCES TO STIPENDIARY CURACIES, (29th November, 1899).

Rev. John Edward Swi.t Johnson, M.A., to Openwood Gate Mission Church, Belper. Rev, Alfred Henry Samuel nson, to Holy Trinity, Derby. Rev. kdward William Porter, M.A., to Holy Trinity; Ilkeston.

Rev. Ronald Dugdale Ringrose, M.A., to Bnxton Rev. Ralph Woodward, to St. Thomas's, Derby. APPOINTMENT OP DIOCESAN SURVEYORS Under the Ecclesiastical Dilapidations Act, 1871 At a meeting of Archdeacons and Rural Deans held at St.

Mary's Vestry, Nottingham, on. the 4th the following gentlemen -were appointed surveyors for the Diocese of Southwell for the ensuing five years: Mr. A. W. Brewill, Architect, Nottingham Mr.

J. Coleman, Ltuid Agent, Derby; Mr. P. H. Currey, Architect, Derby Mr.

A. E. Hcazell, Architect, Nottingham Mr. ill. Hunter, Land Agent and Architect, Belper and Derby Mr.

John Wigram, Land Agent, South Collingham. Prank Dunn, described as a bailiff, living at 2, Bishops Road, Balls Pond Road, for having oa November 21 and other dates used the saloon bar of the Bell public-house, Noble Street, City, for the purpose of betting with persons who resorted there, was, at the Guildhall Police Court on Friday, fined 25. Yii Lovisg Cup is thk Titlb of Hohniman's Almanack l'on 1900. The picture is artistically coloured, and represents one of those charming country scenes in "Ye Merrie England" a century ago, fvoon after which Horniman's Pure Tea became famous. This pretty picture is given away in every town and village in the United Kingdom by the 10,000 retailers of Horuitnan's Pure Tea.

For over 70 years Horniman's Tea lias commanded the preference, of all classes, and million's fully appreciate tlie delicacy of aroma, irreat and delicious flavour of Horniman's Pure lea. (sold sealed packets only. Dull weight without the package, and guaranteed always good alike." Derby-shim! HoamAL for Srcic CniLnRw Returns for the month ending November 30, 1899, In-patients Admitted 10, discharged, cured 15) relieved 2, dead 1, in the hospital 10 out-patients Admitted 155, discharged, cured 119, relieved 17, dead 1, on the books 202. House visitors for the month ending Jan. 1st, 1900 Mr.

J. H. Powell, Mr. Charles Rosson, Miss Parker. Mrs.

G. H. Tur ner, and Ml'S. Trior. The.

Board nf Manniromnnt. begs to acknowledge, with best thanks, the receipt oi uuu luuuwing new suoscriuurs, mrs. nac-ciine) (Breadsall) 1 Miss Radcliffe 10s. 6d. in- creased subscription, Ldndon Crane Works (per Mr.

Henry J. Coles) 14s. donations, Endowment Fund, Mr. Isaac Newton Woodiwiss (per Mr. Henry Swiiiler) 10, Mrs.

Isaac Newton Woodiwiss frwr Mr. Henry Swingler) 10 Donation General Fund. ivirs. opunout per xvuss iupiss; is. onertorics, St.

Dunstan's Schools (per Mr. G. Smart) St. Alkmund's and St. Aidans (per Mr.

L. R. 7 3s. contents of box, Miss Roberts 3s. Id.

presents, Mr. Bailey pictorial papers, Mrs. Wilde gomes, Mrs. Herring grapes, Mrs. Ratcliffe old linen and flowers, Miss Evelyn Baker used toys, Mrs.

Riley magazines and used Christmas cards, the Misses Thompson apples, Derby Needlework Guild clothing, Master A. Kimpton used books, Miss Thiriby used Christmas cards, the Misses Linnel magazines, "Homo Chat," Christmas tree, toys, and ciouamg. ivegioaiu jrarKer, secretary. HAIR "TOBACCONISTS COMMEN DRESSERS FITTED. CING." See Illd.

Guide (259 pages), "How to Open a tigar Store, 20 to 2,000." Tobacconists' Outfitting Co. ISO, Boston Road, Loudon. The -Largest and Original House (SO years' remfcay tionLMgr, Hr. Mxwuk ESTIMATES lowing scale For a distance of 2 miles and under 1. is.

oirtu entry ana as. vacuiijanuu acu, -t nu.o ana under Is. oa. and os. aDove iour nines js.

wh 7s. If the Guardians adottted this scale fresh con tract3 would have to be made with the medical officers, and in case they do not accept, notice of termination ot existing contract muse De given. Mr. Smedlev moved the formal adoption of the re liort. and Mr.

Walters seconded. Mr. Dexter moved an amendment that the minimum fee be adopted, 'mis was seconded by Mr. Allen, who thmir-ht thev would be well paid at that. Mr.

SmnHlev us a. member of the committee, said it was not fair for one doctor to go two miles and another seven and still be paid the same. The scale was as fair as could be devised, and he should support the recommendation of the committee. Mr. Shaw thought the committee had acted very wisely.

The proposition was unanimouoiy aura. Mr. Dexter asked in case of a doctor not accepting would the appointment be made public, and would all doctors be allowed to apply. The Clerk said that the position of medical officer carried the nthpr nffiiK The. Master reported 246 inmates in the.

Workhouse, as against 242 in tho corresponding period last year vagrants reneveo loo, uguiiiau uu in 1898. The house had been visited bv Miss Allevne. The Doctor reported tin infer.t.inus disease in the house. Mr. Elliott had visited the house and made a comment on the unsatisfactory coouing arrangements.

Mr. Urossley said t-nat ne uau paiu a visit to the Derby Infirmary. All the cooking bv sms. and the cost did not exceed 2s. fad.

per day. The Master thought it could be done cheaper by coal fire. It was referred to the House rinmmittfB for consideration, and to recommend the best system. The question of the Christmas flip inmates came UP. Mr.

Friend pro- thai, t-hev have the usual fare. Mr. Elliott asconded. Mr. Smedley moved an amendment that the best dinner possible be given tne inmaies and all kirds of drinks provided with the exception of intoxicants.

It was time they were stopped. Many other unions had discontinued the beer, and though he did not say that anyone got drunk the pYaTnulft was detrimental to them. Mr. Dexter seconded, and said they got a taste of that which tinrf been their ruin. The Hon.

F. Strutt sup ported the amendment, believing that beer was unnecessary for the inmates. Mr. Cooper asked what was the limit? The Master replied one pint for a male and half a pint for a female. It was not given to the young people.

Mr. Crossley said that giving the best dinner possible was a tall order, and mit'ht cost 10s. per head. Mr. Smedley ex plained what he meant by a good dinner.

He asked, was it reasonable that beer was the only thin bv which the inmates could celebrate Lhnst mas. If beer was a good thing why not give it them every day. Mr. Switt said mat uiey were nnt. fnnwrl to have it.

"and the Guardians had no rifdit to take the liberty away. On the amendment being put, it was lost by one vote, so that the inmates will get the beer as usual. COALVILLE. BuaoLAiiv. Another burglary was perpetrated at Coalville dnrinK the sarly bore of Saturday morning, the premises of a bootmaker named Hemuley, in Belvtir Road, being entered, and about 14 pairs of boots solfn.

The offices of the South Leicester Colliery ComnaDV at Hoggleicote were also broker) into the same night and ransaoked. a violent attempt having been made to open a safe with a ooalpiok. The offioials found tho offices in great disorder tbe next morning, but nothing was missed. The police have tho casas in hand. The DnowsiHS Cass At the Coalville Police Court on Monday alternoon, Mr, F.

Bouskell (deputy coroner) hold an inquest touching tbe death of Edith Bostock, aged six years, who was drowned in a well on Friday Tho jury found the deceaied met with her death accidentally, arid added that tbe well was in a dangerous state, and should be improved by having two doors as a envering instead of one A juror suggested that tbe Coalville Council should bo asked to urge all owr.ors of property to erect, pumps. CRICH. Tun Affairs of thu Paui CmntoH A GuNKiiOvs Okkkb. We understa-vl that on Saturday afternoon the churchwardens of the Parish Church (Messrs. N.

I. Hawkes and James T. he I met Mr. John Borough officially, and in future all accounts must be paid directly to them. The stipend of the ex-vicar ceased to be paid a week ago.

In an interview with Mr. Hawkes, we are informed that that gentleman has received the iollowmg tetter from a Lincolnshire vicar It is with great sorrow that 1 read in the papers of your vicar's fall, and the sad consequences to his family. I am not acquainted with Mr. Acraman. or any one connected with him, but my wife and myself feel deeply for the daughter, and we have come to the conclusion to offer her a home with us, if she is in need, and if her guardians are willing to allow her to come and stay with us until her father's release.

Would you therefore kindly give this offer to those who may have charge of the girl, and let them know of our willingness to receive her as our guest, so that they may act as they think best. I am sorry to trouble you, but as you are the only source through whom 1 can make my intention known, 1 trust you will excuse the trouble I am putting you to." CHESTERFIELD, TnhPi op a Watch, At Chesteifiold on Men-jay, Job Bunting, a native of Holymcorside, was charged with stealing a watch, value the property of William Price, ironworker, Birdholme, on rfucday. 'J he watch was stolen from the pros( color's while ho was at work, and trie prisoner bad i seen hanging abou Hi'mnm'ed ur.til Hotri, --At Chesterfield Pol-re Court, on Monday, before the Mayor (Mr. W. Spooner) ami Mr.

B. Douglas, William Owen Ncwington, a voung man, formerly a jeweller in the town, was 'char-god with stealing a gold watch and chain, two pencil cases, and gold-plated trinkets, the property of Maud May Hawley, wife ot William Hawley, Wincobank House, Wincubank, Sheffield. --Mrs. Hawley said she came to Chesterheld on 25th September, and took a- bedroom at the Com- nuicial Hotel, South Street. She deposited somo jewellery in a bag, and left the hotel to attend a wedding, returning to the hotel between one and two o'clock in the moraine.

On getting into her room she opened her ban, and saw that the jewellery had been taken. She informed the hind-Indv. and information to the police of her loss. She valued the articles at about 10 altogether. Prisoner was committed for trial to the Quarter Sessions.

HEANOR. Mass Meutinu of Mlnisks. On Saturday evening meetiiH' of tho miners employed at the Shipley Collieries, belonging to Mr. E. M.

Mundy, J. o- Shipley Hall, was held in the Town Hall, T-fotimit'. for the purpose of giving the workmen at the Shipley Collieries residing in the lleanor district an opportunity of expressing then-opinion on the compensation question. Mr. Harvey addressed the meeting, comparing the Ship-le- Company's scheme with the Compensation Act, advantage of the latter.

-The meeting unanimously decided to reject the scheme and remain under the Act of Parliament -Mr. W. Hardy also addressed the meeting, and said the Derbyshire Miners' Union had stored up the various banks 980,000, which umount would be expended on litigation, sooner than that their members should be wrongly dealt with. A number of the men subsequently gave in their names to join the union. Petty Sessions, Monday.

Before J. J. A. Woolley (chairman), and Thos. Mayfield, Esqs.

Samuel Clark, John Waterall, and Thos. Brown, Colliers, were summoned for trespassing in pursuit of irame on land occupied by Mr. Uiuotc, a r. T4oo in, lf Tlio The sen. luumuji ijiuc, nwiiv.

uu who -rtii iu case had been adjourned from last sessions, fendants were fined Is. each, and 17s. 2d. De- eaeh costs. Arthur Lawrence, 9, and Herbert Stanley, 12, were summoned at the instance of Mr.

Tom N. Turner, J.P., of Langley- Mill, for wilfully damaging woodwork, the property of complainant. As Mr. Turner did not desire to press the case the Bench cautioned defendants not to come before them again, and dismissed the case. Joseph Meakin and Reggie Baldwin, boys, residing at West Street, Langley Mill, were fined 10s.

each and costs for damaging windows, the property of Tom N. Turner, complainant also in tho last case, on ovember 26th. Rose Wardlo was charged with assaulting Luke Watson, of Bridge Street, Langley Mill, on the 26th November Complainant, an old man, stated that defendant went up to him and struck him on the cheek. The blow was a violent one. Defendant was fined 2s.

6d. and 16s. 6d, coats. George Green, a labourer, was brought up in custody charged with stealing a pair of men's boots, value os. lid.

the property of John Clarke, shoemaker, Market Heanor, on the 27th November. He was committed to prison for 14 days. Annie Fox, reaidinjr, at Hillocks, Biphj, was.