Cheshire Observer from Chester, Cheshire, England • 2

THE CHESHIRE OBSERVER, SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 1879. 2 THE LADIES' IMPROVED aUdeobe portmanteau. With JJl Inorading Six Compartments, for Bonnets. RICHARD CLAMP, INVENTOR AND MANDTAOTUREB, No. 8, Parker Street 41, Dale Stbebt LIVERPOOL SIX PRIZE MEDALS.

SIX PRIZE MEDALS. FOUR COLD MEDALS AWARDED TO For its superioritv over all other Biking Powders. It is used by many thousands of families for nmkinfr delicious cakes, bread, pastry, puddings, light and wholesome. Sold in Id. and 2d.

packets and 6.1., 2s. and 5s. patent boxes, by all Grocers, Oilmen, and Corn-dealers. Sehools, families, and hotels should purchase the 2s. 6d.

and 5s. sizes, as there is considerable saving. Invaluable on board ship. 600.000 Packets sold -weekly. WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER TO THE QUEEN AND EOVAL FAMILY, And hv Special Appointments to H.R.H.

THE PRINCE OF WALES H.I.M. THE EMPEROR OF RUSSIA THE MAHARAJAHS OF BURDWAN JAHORE PRIZE MEDALS LONDON, DUBLIN, PARIS BENSON'S WATCHES Of every description, suitable for all Climates, from 2 to 200 guineas. CHRONOGRAPHS, CHRONOMETERS, KEYLESS LEVERS, PRESENTATION. REPEATERS, EAILAVAY GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY. The Latest Fashions.

BRACELETS. BROOCHES, EARRINGS, LOCKETS, NECKLACES, CHAINS, KINGS, STUDS, PINS, CROSSES, ETC. ALSO IN DIAMONDS AND PRECIOUS STONES. SHARDS'. SOLDIERS', and WOEKMEN'S WATCHES of EXTKA STRENGTH.

BENSON'S Workman's English Lever, as above 5 (Warranted. BENSON'S EvcrvbodVs Silver Watch, Crystal Glass, as 3 3s. Warranted.) BENSON'S CLOCKS Of all kinds, at 1 to 1000 guineas. TURRET, "AREIAGE, CHIME, DrNINGA-DRAWING ROOM HALL, SHOF. SILVER ELECTRO PLATE For Presentation, etc.

DINNER SERVICES, TEA AND BREAKFAST SERVICES, CRUETS. BASKET8, IN KSTA NDS.CL AS ET JUGS LIBRARY, BRACKET. ETC. ut.NsON ft Early English Wood or Ormoln Clocks, decorated Blue China, Wedgwood, Ac, from 5. Made solelv bv Benson.

BENSON'S NEW ILLUSTRATED PAMPHLETS on TURRET CLOCKS, WATCHES, CLOCKS, PLATE, ana JhV, ELLERT sent Post Free, 2 Stamps. Watches ser.t safe by Post to all parts of the World. Watches repaired by skilled workmen. Plate, Jewellery, Watches, bought and exchanged. Merchants, Shippers, and Clubs supplied.

Steam Factory and Citv Show Eoems I. A HILL, LONDON. West-end Establishment 25, OLD BOND STREET. Established 1749. SPORTING.

PRINCIPAL TURF FIXTURES FOR 1879. Hurdwicke Stakes, Stockton 6 Wednesday, Aug. 20 ireat Ei.or Handicap, York 2 miles Wednesday. Aug 27 Prince of Wales's Stakes, York 5 fur 54yds Wednesday, Aug. 27 'rrat Yorkshire Stakes If miles inursday, Aug.

zb Doteaster Champagne Stakes of. 152 3 da Tuesday, Sept. 9 Gt. Yorkshire Hand'n St. Leer Course Tuesday.

Sept. 9 Doacister St. Imager 1 m. 6 f. 1S2 yds Wednesday, Sept.

10 rortland Plate 5 furionps ims yeras inursaay, Sept. 11 Dom-aster Cup 2 miles 5 far longs Friday, Sept. 12 Great Eastern Railway Handicap 6 Tuesday, 23 Great Foal Stukes 1 miles 73 yards Tuesday, Sept. 23 Ni-wmrkt Octbr. Handicap ms yds.

rioay, bent. 26 Rous Memorial. Newmarket 5 furlou Friday, 26 I '-esarewitch 24 miles 2S yards Champion Stakes 14 miles Middle Park Plate 0 furlongs Great Challenge Stakes furlongs Criterion Stakes 6 furlongs 1 mile 2 JO yards Dewhurst Plate 7 furlongs Great Tom Stakes. Lincoln 1 mile Lincoln Autumn Handicap 1 miles Liverpool Autumn Cup miles rrsat Lancashire Handicap 1 mile ireat Shropshire Handicap I Cup 2 miles Tuesday, Oct. 7 Thursday, Oct, 9 Thursday.

Oct. 9 Friday, Oct 16 Mondav, Oct 20 Tuesday, Oct. 21 Wednesday, Oct. 22 Tnursdav, Oct. 30 Friday, Oct.

31 Thursday, Nov. 6 Friday, Nov. 7 Wednesday, Nov. 12 riday, Nov. 14 Gt.

Midland Counties Handicap 2 miles. Tuesday. Nov. 18 Lmington Grand Annual i miles. Wednesday, Nov.

19 Great Autumn Welti Cup 1 mile Wednesday, Nov. 19 'md. iNation'i! Hurdle Handicaii 2 m. 2f. luesday, Nov.

25 Gt. Metropolitan Steeplechase i miles Wednesday, Nov. 26 RACING AND STEEPLE CHASING FIXTURES 1879. AUGUST Sutton Park Autr.ran... 19, 20 I York 26 27.

28 Stockton 19, 20, 21 Scarborough 29, 30 WXXOTU. 21, SEPTEMBER, Warwick 2, 3 Richmond 2, 3 Lichfield Autumn 16. 17 Manchester Autumn 18. 19, 20 Alexandra Park 1st Ant. 19, 20 Newmarket 23, 24.

25. 26 Oarash 2, 8, 4 (Voydon 4. 5 Derby 4, fi Doncaster 9. 10. 11, 12 Baldoyle, Metropolitan 16, 17 Kelso 30 Nottmgham 30 OCTOBER Kelao 1 Nottingham 1 Leicester 2.

Kempton Park 3, 4 Newmarket 6, 7, 0, 10 Croydon 14, 15 Newcastle 15 Onrragh 14, 15, 16 Sandown Autumn 16, 17 isortnallerton 16, 17 Newmarket 2025 Lincoln Autumn 28, 29, 30 rsrignion Z8, 29, 30 Lewes Autumn 31 Strentham 31 Halifax 31 NOVEMBER. Streatbam 1 Halifax 1 Liverpool 4, 5, 6, 7 Alexandra Park 2nd 7, 8 Derby 11, 12 Shrewsbury 11, 12. 13, 14 Warwick 17, 18. 19 Manchester 17, 18, 19, 20 Kempton Park Croydon zu, 21, 2a 24, 85, 2 DECEMBER. Sandown 2, 3 lO HOTEL KEEPERS AND HOUSEHOLDERS.

JuBfc received, a large consignment of fine Hams in prime condition, at prices to Bait everybody. Da vies and orMaii, nnoge-street. HOLLOWAT'S PlT.T.R Snrmscino GV.lt.A Thia medicine is composed of the finest balsams obtained from the vegetable kimrrlnm mercurial Preparations. Hollnwnv'a 111, utinM- innocent, and may be safely taken by children Mid the most delicate females. The nervous and all who have lost hope and enerirv tfumncrV, 4-; a should have their attention such cases which have been gradually accomplished by these Pills, and gratefully acknowledged by the most fiattenng testimonialg They secure a Ion, a healthy, and a happy life.

In all dera.ncrto, ttl arising from the stomacb bowels power of these purifymE- Pills is atuKtau tuu reguiat disorderedfunqfcic a CREWE AGRICULTURAL SHOW. The first exhibition in connection with this Society took place at Crewe on Saturday, on a field belonging to Dr. Atkinson, ex-Mayor of the town. Considerable comment has been caused by the origination of this society, which is purely a district one, there being already in this division of the county two old-established associations, one of which claims to embrace the shire, and the other, the Tarporley Society, covers a large agricultural area in which Crewe itself is included. It is thought by many that this mode of subdivision will interfere with and weaken the value of genera) exhibitions.

However that may be, the promoters of the Crewe Society are prepared to show reason for their action. They submit that when either the Cheshire or Tarporley show has been held at Crewe the local committee has always made their meetings very successful, and occupying, as Crewe does, a very central position, and being a place of some importance, they were of opinion that they could start and maintain a society of their own in regard to which idea it may not be uninteresting to read the speech of the President at the luncheon, reported below. Meetings were held in the early part of the year with this object in view, and pretty extensive support was received. No less a sum than 350 was offered in prizes, and the entries, which embraced the customary classes, numbered over 400. This, it must be admitted, is a very promising commencement.

The show itself was, generally speaking, a good one, and in some departments there was considerable excellence. The weather, too, was fine, and there was a large attendance of visitors, about 3000 having paid for admission. Altogether the first show of the Crewe Society may be written down a success. As a local exhibition it was nice and compact, and contained as much whioh was worthy of note and commendation as many such shows do after attaining a respectable age. Crewe is to be the permanent oentre of the annual exhibition, and as the well-known energies of the townspeople will thus be devoted to promoting their own special venture, they anticipate for it an increasing measure of success in years to come, which will enable them in a more extended degree to benefit the interests of the country districts around them, as well as those of their own town.

The smooth working of the arrangements on Saturday showed that they have been conceived and directed by experienced heads, and much credit devolves upon Mr. Wilmot Eardley, the secretary, and his courteous assistant, Mr. W. Allen, in this respect. The show of cheese in the large class, though not extensive, was very good in quality.

In the small class the judges did not award more than one prize, there being no other entries of merit. The butter was an excellent class, and stated by the judges to be as good as ever they had seen. Mr. G. Prescott, of Minshull Vernon, an old prize taker for cheese, was the winner of the first prize for large cheese, Mr.

Mossford, Barton, the winner in the small olass, and Mr. Edwards, of Haslington Hall, was first for butter. The show of cattle was on the whole a very good if not a large one, and meritorious animals were ex hibited. The aged bulls were an especially good class, and there were some excellent shorthorns shown amongst the dairy cows, for which the judges recommended a special class, which was adopted, and prizes awarded accordingly. Bull calves were a class of promising young animals.

The horse show was the largest in the yard. Cart or draught mares or geldings in pairs were not particularly noticeable, and there were only three entries, but in single animals of the same class, above four years old, there were some splendid animals included, wbioh the judges regarded as the best shown in tbe section. The first prize animal, a four year old bay, belonging to Mr. Coomer, Doddington, was especially good. Brood mares and foals for cart or draught purposes were a very good class, and would have attracted considerable notice in a larger show.

The judges wereof opinion that the class of foal got by the horse approved by the Cheshire and District Society for the Improvement of the breed of Agricultural Horses, was a very commendable one indeed. The young animals were all oi a high order, and the judges thought the people of the district deserved great praise for carrying out this idea. The first prize in the class, 5, was given by the Earl of Ellesmere. Geldings or fillies above two and under four years old, for cart or draught purposes, were characterised by the judges as equal to anything that could be shown in the country. In the class of ponies under 12 i hands, tbe prize was awarded to Lucy," belonging to Mr.

Dean, of Betley, but a protest was lodged on the ground that she was over 13 hands and on inspection this was found to be the case, and the first prize was transferred to Mr. Knott, of Crewe. The entries for the jumping and turn-out prizes were numerous, and the judging for both was a prolonged and difficult task. Both competitions an usual absorbed tbe attention of the visitors, and were carried out before well-filled grand stand. The show of sheep was a small one, and of generally middling quality.

Tbe greatest merit was seen in the long-woolled section. Baron Von Schroder, The Rookery, Nantwich, was the largest exhibitor and prize taker. Pigs were a very email show, and there were only one or two animals worthy of notice. Some of tbe classes bad only one entry and the largest number was four in any class. Poultry was a large section as well as a very interest ing one.

Tne quality oi ine oirus snow was excellent, and they were all very nicely prepared for exhibition. The game birds of different varieties were strongly represented, and almost all the birds were healthy, vigorous specimens. Brahmas and Hamburghs were very good, and the show of duoks was an especially fine one, notably in any variety olass. There was only single entry for gander and goose, in which olass two prizes were offered, but Mr. Snell's pair were such fine birds that they were awarded the first prize.

No turkeys were entered. Tbe show of dogs was a large one, and, taken all through, was perhaps the best in the yard. Every class filled well, and some there was great competition. Of district breeds the fox terriers are entitled to first notice, no fewer than four verv highly commendeds" being awarded by the judges. Excellent dogs were also shown tbe other terrier classes, and the sheep dogs, spaniels, pointers, and setters were very commendable.

ith reference to "any distinct breed, dog or bitch, over in which thirteen animals were entered, the judges reported that they had the greatest difficulty in deciding, and the result was that they awarded an equal first prize of 1 to each of five dogs. This they supposed to be one ef the finest shows of dogs of this class they had ever seen, some of the best does in the countrv ing exhibited. The winning animals included a bull-dog, a blood-hound, a blood-hound bitch, and a St. Bernard Mrs. Humphreys, of Brixton.

London. owning two of them. There were a few stands of implements, to nearlv all of which the judges awarded medals for excellence. Amongst them were Mr. C.

Lloyd, Chester, whose stand consisted of a variety of improved chums, for which he has gained considerable reputation Mr. John Ashcroft, carriage maker, Edleston-road, Crewe Messrs. Dav and Sons, Veterinary Chemical Works, Crewe Mr. Thomas Clews, saddler, Mill-street, Crewe Mr. Eichd.

Jones, Church Lane, Golden Hill (carts) Messrs. Lomas and Hall, carriage builders, High-street, Crewe; Mr. M. vveich, carriage builder, jNantwich: Mr. Egerton, West-street, Crewe (carts) Messrs.

Wood and Gresty, WiUaston, Nantwich (carts) and Mr. J. lilackburst, clockmaker, Crewe, who provides a laree turret clock on the ticket box at the entrance to tbe show-yard. Tbe Judges were For Cheese and Butter Mr. F.

Barratt, Corporation -street, Manchester: Mr. Joseph Hale, Sandbach. For Cattle: Mr. William Bell, Bodelwyddan, Khyl Mr. r.

Carrington, Croxden Abbey, Uttoxeter. For Horses (heavy) Mr. Thomas Roberts, Bnn Bntb, Corwen Mr. Henry Dodd, Tixall Heath, Stafford. For Horses (light), Turn-outs, and Jumpincr: The Kight Hon.

Lord Combermere Mr Reginald H. Corbett, Adderley Rev. Arroitstead, sananacn. nor Sheep: Mr. William Lochart.

Cul- mington Farm, Broomfield, Salop. For Pigs Mr. Arthur Look wood, Carden, Chester. For Poultrv Mr Edw. Hewitt, Spark Brook, Birmingham Mr.

Richard 'leebay. ulwood Lodge, near Preston. For Dogs Mr Peter Eden, Cross Lane, Salford Mr. Grenville J. Hodsoa, North Petherton, Bridgwater.

For Imple ments Mr. Joseph Goulbourn. Wilkeslev. Whitchurch. Director of Showyard Mr.

Thomas Bolshaw. The prize list is as follows CHEESE. Dairy of cheese, over 501bs. First, second. 6: third.

George Prescott, Minshull Vernon, Middle wich 2, George Walley, Ball's Green Stoke, Nantwich 3, Elizabeth Williamson, Wallstone Farm, Chorley, Nantwich. Dairy of cheese, under 501bs. First, 4 second, third John Mossford, Barton, Malpas. BUTTER. 41bs.

of butter made by the exhibitor. First, 2 second, 1 10s. third, 1 fourth, 10s. 1, 'john Edwards, Haslington Hall 2, William Dawsqn, Walk Mills, Hargrave, Chester 3, J. W.

Wilding, Victoria-street, Crewe; 4, Thomas Grocott, Walthall-street. Crewe. CATTLE. Bull over two years old. First, 6 second, third, John Lea, Stapleford Hall, Tarvin 2, The.

Parton, Chorlton, Nantwioh 3, Samuel Sherwin, Stapleford, Tarvin. Bull under two yearn old. Firit, 6 second, 8 third, Albert Howeroft, Moss Hayes, Tarvin, Chester 2, Robert Tilaley, Beliaport, Mark Drayton 3, John Lowe, Wbeekwk Heath, Sendbacn. Bull oalf of 1879. First, 3 second, 2 third, 1, 1, John Cooke, Mill Moor, Malpas; 2, William Coomer, Doddington Park 3, Joseph Heeler, Hather-ton John Lea, Stapleford Hall, Tarvin, Chester.

Pair of dairy cows, in milk. First, 6 second, 3 third, George Cooke, Clayley Hall, Chester; 2, Thomas Coomer, Basford 3, Philip H. CheBters, Nantwich Thos. Coomer, Basford Baron Sohrodef. Single dairy cow, in milk.

First, second, third, John Booth, The Cross, Audley, Staffordshire 2, Stephen Leech, Haslington, Crewe; 3, John Hornby, Minshull Vernon, Middlewich. Short-horn cows. First, 2 second, and ho, George Cooke, Clayley Hall, Cheater 2 and Philip H. Chesters, Nantwich. Pair of two-year-old heifers.

First, 3 second, 2 third, Thomas Coomer, Basford 2, George Cooke, Clayley Hall, Chester 3, Baron Schroder, Rookery, Nantwioh. Pair of one-year old heifers. First, 3 second, 2 third, Philip H. Chesters, Nantwioh 2, Thos. Coomer, Basford 3, John Barnes, Hough Albert Howcroft, Moss Hayes, Tarvin, Chester.

Pair of heifer calves of 1879. First, 2 second, 1 third, 10s. 1, George Cooke, Olayley Hall, Chester 2, Thomas Coomer, Basford 3, Thomas Parlon, Chorlton, Nantwich. Pair of fat cows or bullocks. First, 4 second, 2.

1, Lord Crewe, Crewe Hall 2, Thomas Coomer, Basford. Single fat cow or bullock. First, 2 second, 1. 1, Baron Schroder, Rookery, Nantwich. HORSES.

Pair of cart or draught mares or geldings. First, 5 31, George Cooke, Clayley Hall, Chester 2, Edwd. Wilding, Church Coppenhall. Mare or gelding for cart or draught purposes, above four years old. First, 3 second, 21, Wm.

Coomer, Doddington; 2, Wood and Gresty, contractors, Wil-laston, Nantwich John Wilkinson, Lostock Gralam, Enutsford. Brood mare and foal for cart or draught purposes. First, 3 second, 21, Geo. Whittaker, Haslington; 2, E. Henry Furnival, Beliaport, Market urayion John Edwards, Haslington; John Hornby, Minshull Vernon, Middlewich.

Foal got by the horse approved by the Cheshire and District Society for the Improvement of the Breed of Agricultural Horses." First prize, given by tbe Earl of Ellesmere, seoond, third, 11, Obdafe Thornhill, Barthomley 2, George Bratherton, Holhns Farm Bradwell; 3, Thomas Burgess, Burleydam, Nantwich John Pedley, Willastou, Nantwich. Gelding or filly above 2 and under 4 years old, for cart or draught purpose First, 3 second, 21, Lord Crewe, Crewe nail 2, Peter Wright, Minshull Joseph Jackson, Church Coppenhall George Prescott, Minshull Vernon, Middlewich. Gelding or filly over 1 year and under 2 years old, for cart or draught purposes. First, second, 1 1, George Bratherton, Hollins Ff.rm, Bradwell. Mare or gelding as a roadster.

First, 3 second, 2 1 and 2, Samuel Gresty, Tiverton Lodge, Tarporley James Boote, Weston Hall. Mare or gelding as a roadster, 1 hands. First, 3 second, 21, William Wright, Minshull Mills; 2, William Gray, Rookery, Nantwich. Pony under 12 hands. First, second, 1, John Knott, Market-street, Crewe 2, Thos.

Clews, 13, Mill-street, Crewe. Mare or gelding suitable for a hunter. First, second, 21, Jas. Boote, Weston Hall; 2, Jas. iouey, Lrowe.

Mare or gelding, exhibited and driven in harness. First, 6 second, 4 third, Samuel Gristy, Tiverton Lodge, Tarporley 2, Joseph Hay ward Kemp! Longford, Market Drayton 3, John Parton, Lea Hall, Nantwich. Pony under hands, exhibited and driven in harness. First, 4 second, 2 3rd, William Wright, Minshull Mills 2, J. H.

Kemp, Longford, Market Drayton 3, George Lewis Weston. Mare or gelding, driven in harness. First, second, 4. 1, Stand Stud Company (per Mr. W.

Smith, manager), Whitefield, near Manchester; 2, William Wright; Richard Wright, 74, Regent-road, Salford. Performer over hurdles and water, mare or geldine. First, 20; second, 10; third, Mrs. Harold Lees, Pickhill Hall, Wrexham 2, Charles R. Witton, Audlem, Nantwioh 3, John Smith, Faddiley.

Performer over hurdles and water, mare or gelding, for horses having never won a prize. First. 10: second, 3 third, James Dean. Betley 3, Geo. smetnurst, uuddington, Morthwich 3, E.

L. Clark, The Cliff, Acton, Northwich. SHEEP. Long-woolled ram of any age. First.

1 second. 15s. 1, John Wilkinson, Lostock Gralam. Knntsford: 2, Thomas Richardson, Booth-lane, Sandbach. ram Iamb.

First, 1103. second, ISs. 1, John Prescott, Kindertoo, Middkswioh 2. John Wil kinson, Lostcok Gralam, Knutsford. Short-woolled ram of any age.

First. 1 10s. second. 15s. 1 and 2, Baron Schroder, Rookery, Nantwich.

Short-woolled ram lamb. First, 1 second, 15s. 1 and 2, Baron Schroder, Rookery, Nantwich John Prescott, Kinderton, Middlewich. Three long-woolled sheep, any age. First, 1 10s.

second, 15s. 1 and 2, Thomas Richardson. Booth- lane, Sandbach John Wilkinson, Lostock Gralam, Three long-woolled ewe lambs. First, 1 10s. second, 15s 1, Wm.

Wilkinson, Crewe Green, Crewe 2, John Wilkinson, Lostock Gralam, Knutsford; Thomas Richardson, Booth-lane, Sandbach John Prescott, Kinderton, Middlewich. Three short-woolled sheep, any age. First, 1 10s. second, 15s. 1, 2, and Baron Schroder, Rookery, Nantwich.

Three short-woolled ewe lambs. First, 1 10s. second, 15s 1, Baron Schroder, Rookery, Nantwich 2, John Prescott, Kinderton, Middlewich Baron Schroder, Rookery. Nantwich. Pen of four fat wethers.

First, 1 10s. second, 15s. 1, Henshall Moss, Betley, Crewe 2, Baron Schroder, Rookery, Nantwich. PIGS. Boar pig of any age.

Firat, 2. Joseph Owen, Church Coppenhall. Boar pig, born since January 1st, 1879. First, 2 second, Wm. Rock, Shavington 2, Thos.

Law-renoe, Church Coppenhall Peter Wright, Minshull. Breeding sow of any age. First, 2 seoond, Edmund Ashton, Abbey Fields, Sandbach 2, Baron Schroder, Rookery, Nantwich very Edmund Ashton, Abbey Fields, Sandbach; Lord Crewe, Crewe Hall. Pair of gilts, born since January 1st, 1879. First, 2 second.

Thomas Parton, Chorlton, Nantwich 2, Peter Wright, Minshull. Litter of pigs, of not less than 6, born after January 1st, 1879. First, 2. Lord Crewe, Crewe Hall. Cottager's pig.

First, 2. Daniel Dean, Middle wioh-street, Crewe. POULTRY. Game eock, any variety, first, 3 second, Charles W. Brierley, Drink water Park, Prestwich, Manchester 2, Robert Ashley, Nantwich.

Dorkings, any variety, cock and hen. first, 1 10s; second, 10s. 1, Edward Snell, M.R.C S.E., Barrowden, near Stamford 2, T. Hulse, Middlewich hc.T.Hulse, Middlewich. Spanish, cock and ben, first, 1 10; second, 10s.

1, James Clewes, 16, Wallhouse-street, Walsall 2, S. L. Edwards, Cote Brook, Tarporley William Small-wood, Springfield, Wolverhampton. Cochin China, any variety, cock and hen, first, 1 10s; second, 10s. 1, E.

Snell, Barrowden, Stamford; 2, Robert Harrison Dromore, County Down, Ireland Brahma Pootra, any variety, cock and hen, first, 1 10s; second, 10s. Arthur Edward Ward, Thorold Croft, Sale 2, John Garner, Spurstow, Tarporley Austin Bigg, St. Peter's Schools, Bromyard. Game, black-breasted reds, cook and hen, first, 1 10s; second, 10s. 1.

Charles William Brierley, Drinkwater Park, Prestwich, Manchester 2, Robert Ashley, Nantwich. Game, brown and other reds, cock and hen, first, 1 10s second, 10s 1, Charles William Brierley, Drinkwater Park, Prestwich, Manchester 2, Robert Ashley, Nantwich. Game, any other variety, cock and hen, first, 1 10s second, 10s. 1, E. Winwood, The Grove, Worcester 1, Robert Ashley, Nantwich.

Game, pair of hens, any varietv. first. 1 10s; second. 10. 2, Robert Ashley, Nantwioh.

Game Bantams, cock and hen. first, 1 10; second, 10s. 1, E. Winwood, the Grove, Worcester 2, Arthur Edward Ward, Thorold Croft, 8ale Brothers Chad-wick, Broughton Grove, Manchester. Bantams, not Game, any variety, cock and hen, first, 1 10s second, 103.

1, R. H. Ashton, Mottram, Manchester 2, Rose Hubbard, Addington Manor, Winslow. Hamburghs, spangled (golden or silver) cook and hen, first, 1 10s seoond 10s. 1, Thomas B.

Manley, Newton Fields, Middlewich 2, Granville R. Bailey, Madeley, Staffordshire. Hamburghs, pencilled (golden or silver) cock and hen, first, 1 10s second, 10s. 1, Latham and Whit-tingham. Newton, Middlewich 2, Edward Snell, Barrowden, Stamford Alfred Perry, The Manor Poultry Yards, Cogenhoe, near Northampton.

French Fowls, any variety, cock and hen, first, 1 10s second, 10s. 1, Arthur Ed. Ward. Thorold Croft, Sale 2, Baron Schroder, Rookery, Nantwioh. Duoks, Rouen, drake and one duck, first, 1 10s second, 10s.

1, Brothers Chad wick, Broughton Grove, Manchester 2, John Taylor, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent; 0, Edward Snell, Barrowden, Stamford J. L. Knight, Barton House, Liverpool Road, Burslem. Ducks, any variety, drake and one duck, first, 1 10s; seoond, 10s. Christopher Whitebouee, 18, Heath Balsall Heath, Birmingham 2, Brothers Chadwiok'l would be of a friendly character, and that these societies would do more than they bad hitherto done for the benefit of the agriculture of this district.

He was not ashamed to say, although a resident in tbe town in which tbey bad met, that no town of its magnitude in the kingdom, certainly no town in Cheshire, had shown more enterprise, or more energy, or bad beeu more courteous or bad exhibited a greater good feeling to those societies which had visited it, were they agricultural or otherwise; and he was sure they would continue to do so, if they only favoured them with their company. (Hear, bear.) At the present time the governing body of the town had spent a very large sum of money upwards of 7,000 in purchasing land in the centre of tbe town, and laying that land out in a manner whioh was calculated to benefit the farmers of this portion of the county. And he waa prepared to say, on behalf of his colleagues and himself, that if they would only appreciate the efforts that bad been made they would do anything they possibly could, and spend any money within reason, to help them and further their interests in any way. At the present time not only had they very large cattle fairs, but they had also very large cattle sales, and so perfect was tneir railway accommodation, that none of the stock sent to the town need touch on the highway, and he thought in these days of restriction that was no small thing in itself. (Hear, hear.) But there was another thing which was very much to tbe interest of the asricultnra nf fhu country, and that was, that the town of Crewe could always offer farmers a ready sale for their agricultural produce and their fat stock sent to it.

(Hear, hear Before he sat down he must congratulate the committee of this sooiety on the very splendid day they had had. No doubt tbe weather had been very great anxiety, and if this unseasonable weather were to go on the distress would become more general amongst agriculturists than it was at the present time But distress was not confined simply to farmers In whatever direction they looked they found unfor tunately, commercial distress and agricultural' distress uauu in nana. Many reasons had been assigned Tu enmusiastic politicians put it on the back of the Government-(laughter) some said the recent famines in India and elsewhere were affeh'nts th ---o nuuu, uuners mas we had been living too fast, that the pace had been too great and other people said we had been over-producing, and we had been allowing free imports into this country which we ought to have protected. Some also professed to account for this by the unsettled state of matters on the Continent, and the two wars in which we had lately, he hoped he might say, been engaged. Perhaps these causes, taken in conjunction with a great want of confidence between capital and labour, would go a long way, together with toe four or five bad harvests they had had, in accounting for the depressed condition in commercial as well as agricultural circles.

Those gentlemen who took an interest in farming knew that a Royal Commission was about to enquire into the distress and depression under which farmers were labouring. Now, although he did not pretend to be a practical farmer, he would advise them honestly not to attach any importance to this commission; for his opinion was, and they might take it for whatever it was worth, that it would not be of the slightest benefit to this country. His advice, if he might advise practical men, was that they should throw more energy into the worK, and, by visiting exhibitions of this character procure the best implements, the beat machines, and the best stock suited for their land. Farming now-a-days had become somewhat of a science and if English farmers would mix a little science with their present good practice, he had no fear that Old England would hold her own with any other nation. (Applause.) Whatever came of this Royal Commission they might be sure of one thing, that they would have foreign competition, for he didn't care how strong any Government might be or how willing it might be to grant any measure of protection, tbe inhabitants of this country would never submit to have the food they ate taxed in any way whatever.

Something might be done with manufactured articles, and he was sure that something ought to be doue in this direction (no, no), because if thi3 country had not some reciprocity in this direction he very much feared that their commercial distress and their agricultural distress would become very much greater than it now was. But whatever means might be taken to resuscitate a prosperous state of matters, they might depend upon it that taxing the food of the people of this country would never be tolerated. He was not one of those croaking individuals who said that England waa played out that her star was set and would never rise any more. They had had bad times before and had weathered the storm and if English farmers would only put their shoulders' to the wheel, and throw good theory into good practice, they might depend upon it they could hold their own against any country in the world. (Cheers.) Sir Gilbbbt Gbbbnall proposed the Mayor and Mrporation oi Crewe.

He said he had heard with great pleasure the speech of the President, and thought in it there had been a great deal of true wisdom treated, and very good advice given, so far as giving advice was consistent with the president's position. He wished to be allowed to say a few words for himself. He tendered them his best thanks for the invitation they had given him. Crewe he had known from its infancy and origin. He had watched with a personal pride and satisfaction the growth of Crewe, and glad he was when he heard that it was, so to speak, endowed with a Mayor and Corporation.

(Applause.) And there was no telling what other growth might oome to this borough. They might have more improbable and more unlikely things happen; they might have a Member before long. (Hear, hear and applause.) Now politics were properly and strictly forbidden upon these occasions. (Laughter.) He would not therefore speak politics he would try to utter a witticism perhaps they might call it a stupidity but what would Crewe say in objection to having a right down, well grown, fully lighted Moon for its member. (Laughter and applause.) He had risen to propose success and prosperity to the Mayor and Corporation of Crewe.

It was well for them that they had a Mayor and Corporation, and it was well they had them after they had done so much. Depend upon it, they had not and they would never have, after the example the people of Crewe had set, a poor Mayor or an indifferent Corporation. He spoke in the fullest confidence and tbe fullest faith. (Applause He again thanked them for asking him to be present, for receiving so kindly what he had uttered, and he was as bappy as the most hearty amongst them in wishing success to the Mayor and Corporation of Crewe, and with the toast he desired to associate the name of the Town Clerk. (Applause.) Mr.

Cooke, the Town Clerk, in responding, said the Corporation was a thing of very recent date, and he was quite certain they were all pleased that the Crewe Agricultural Society had so recently been formed after the incorporation had taken place. He quite agreed that their first Mayor waa a very suitable person to be first President of the new Agricultural Society of Crewe he was the right man in the right place, and would give a stimulus to the trade and the DrosDeritv of the borough and he hoped the Corporation would maintain their insignia and motto Never behind." (Applause.) Mr. Wkbb proposed the health of the Judges, remarking that he was sure they had discharged their duties in an impartial manner. Mr. H.

R. Cobbbt, with whose name the toast was coupled, replied on behalf of the judges, remarking that they had endeavoured to do their duty in judging the animals brought before them to the best of Their ability. (Hear, hear.) Tbe Rev. J. R.

Abmitstead then proposed the health of the President, observing that he thought it was a very happy thing that he who was the first Mayor of this Corporation and they all knew how well he discharged the duties of that office was also the first President of this society. Tbe Corporation of Crewe showed signs of great vitality, and signs of prospering, and he hoped their local society, which had been started under the auspices of the same gentleman, might have the same prosperity and vitality which the Corporation seemed to have. (Hear, hear, aid applause.) This toast was heartily drunk, and Dr. Atkinson acknowledged in a word, after which the company dispersed. Delays are dangerous, therefore if yon are suffering from a bad Cough or Celd, Difficulty of Breathing, Hoarseness, or any other affection of the Chest and Lungs, delay not, bnt at once go and get a Bottle of Btjdden's Balsam of Hobshottnd and Coltsfoot one Dose relieves one Bottle generally cures.

Price Is. ljd and 2a. 9d. Agent for Chester Mr. Gso.

Baxter, Chemist, 13, Foregate-street. The Flood in the Mbbsey: Loss op Life. During the past week the River Mersey, in the reach between Irlam and Warrington, has never been so swollen since the great flood of 1866. Great destruction has been done to orops and the other property of those whose farms and works are situated on the banks of the river, and a painful loss of life was reported at War-riBgton on Saturday. The meadows at Howley Quay, whioh is an extensive playground for children residnnt! in the neighbourhood, have been en irely submerged the water in some instances being as deep as to cover the hedges.

On Friday night the police received inform; that six boys were missing, and it was surmised that they had got into the meadows to play in the water and had been drowned. The fears of their parents have unfortunately been realised, for during 8turday the bodies of two boys were found in a brook whioh runs through one of the meadows, and as several boya' caps have been found it is feared that there has been atSl bodv l0? Va Damed Tomlinson, whose body was found, had his trousers tucked up to the knees and his boots and stockings in his pockets, from whioh circumstance it inferred that the lads had no idea of tbey had suddenly got into the brook and were unable to save themselves. I a to Brounbton Grove, Manchester; 0 Edward Swell, Barrowden, Stamford Edward Snell, Barrowden, tGander and goose, any colour. First, 1 10s. 1 Edward Snell, Barrowden, Stamford.

sbiXING Cla88. Pen of poultry, one male and one female First, 1 seoond, 10s. 1, Arthur Edward Wafd Thorold Croft, Sale 2, Albert Watts, London-rJF Stoke-on-Trent; 0, Thomas Hulse, Middlewich. DOGS Greyhound, do or bitoh. First, 2 second, 1 1 R.

Oakes, Warmingham; 2, Bramley Radcliff, SAvmour Villa, Denton. Pointer, dog or bitch. First, second, Chas. Brierley, Drinkwater Park, Prestwich, Manchester; 2 Thomas Prescott, Green Looms, Hargrave, Chester. Setter dog or bitoh.

First, second, 1 1 James S. Skidmore 2, Chas. Wm. Brierley, Drinkwater Park, Prestwich, Manchester. Retrieved, dog or bitch.

First, John Wright, Wistaston, Crewe. English spaniel, dog or bitch. First, 2 second, 1 111, William Tustin, Tilstock, Whitchurch 2, Bramley Radcliffe, Seymour Villa, Denton ho, Samuel Tbomley, Earle-street, Crewe. Fox terrier, dog or bitch. First, 2 second, 1.

1 Astbury, Prestwich, Manchester; 2, Alfred Boote, Weston Hall, Crewe; 3, George Whitaker, Rooley Range, Huyton Bramley Rsdcliffe, Seymour Villa, Denton, Manchester; George Fell, Springfield, Warrington Alfred Boote, Weston Hall, Crewe William Gamon, Moreton House, Boughton, Chester. Bull terrier, dog or bitod, over 1010s. rirsi, jus second, Richard James Hartley, Albion House, Bowden 2, Thomas Boulton, Hanford, Stoke-on-Trent Edward Green, Pillory-street, Nantwich. Black and tan terrier, dog or bitch. First, 2 seoond, J.

Harry Mather, Belton-place, Mid-dleton-road, Oldham 2, ditto 0, James Hobson, Scholars' Green, Stoke-on Smooth terrier, except black and tan, dog or bitch. First, second, J. Harry Mather, Belton-place, Middleton-road, Oldham 2, ditto William Twikrg, High-street, Longieton. Broken-haired terrier, dog or bitoh. First, second, 11, Patrick Cavanagh, 4, Lemon-street, Leeds; 2, Mrs.

S. Arthur Humphries, 34, Wiltshire-road, Brixtoo, London Samuel Taylor, High-street, Crewe. Toy terrier, dog or bitoh, under 71bs. second, 1 1, Patrick Cavanagh, 4, Lemon-street, Leeds; 2, equal, John Harrison, 45, Medlock -street, Hulme, Manchester and Christopher Whitehouse, 18, Heath-street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham. 8heep dog or bitoh.

First, 2 second, 11, J. Harry Mather, Belton-place, Middieton-road, Oldham 2, R. Alston, Leigh Lodge, WardJe-road, Sale; 3, James Dean, Betley, Crewe. Any other distinct breed, dog or bitoh, over 301bs. First, 2 second, 1 Equal first prize of 1, J.

Harry Mather, Belton-place, Middleton-road, Oldham; R. Alston, Lea Lodge, Wardle-road, Sale Mrs. 8. Arthur Humphries, 34. Wiltshire-road, Brixton, London (in two cases) S.

W. Smith, 79, York-road, Leeds. Any other distinct breed, dog or bitoh, under 30lbs. First, seoond, 11, R. Alston, Leigh Lodge, Wardle-road, Sale 2, Alfred Boote, Weston Hall, Crewe.

THE LUNCHEON took place in a marquee on the ground, and was supplied by Mr. Charles Welch, of tbe Royal Hotel. The chair was occupied by Alderman Dr. Atkinson, ex-Mayor of Crewe, and president of the societv. and the company included Viscount Combermere, Sir Gilbert Greenall, M.P.

for Warrington Mr. H. Reginald Corbet, of Adderley the Rev. Joseph Nadin, Crewe the Rev. J.

R. Armitstead, Sandbach; the Rev. Mr. Reid, Coppenhall Dr. Athill, Messrs.

Webb, C. S. Speakman, E. H. Grifliths, Nantwioh J.

Gouldbourne, Wilkeslev; A. C. Lockwood, Chester; T. Parton, J. Parton, 8.

Major, Worleston R. Eardley, Audlem T. Dean.StapIey; H. Piatt, Crewe; W. Bell, Bodelwyddan, Rhyl W.

F. Carrington, Uttoxeter C. Davies, Eards-wick Hall; T. Burgess, Burleydam; J. H.

Kemp, Longford; J. Knott, Crewe; Joha Edwards, Haslingdon; W. Wood, Crewe; J. Hunt, Doddlespool; James Boote, Weston Hall W. Beckett, Oulton Park (secretary of the Cheshire Agricultural Society) J.

Barnes, Hough F. W. Hill, Shavington R. Hime, 8havington J. C.

Etches, Whitchurch; H. H. Etches, Whitchurch; C. Clay, Whitohuroh W. Godwin, Market Drayton W.

Vernon, Tarporley (secretary of the Tarporley Agricultural Society); Peter Wright, Minshull; Jas. Edwards, Cbeerbrook, Ac. Grace before and after luncheon was said by the Rev. Mr. Nadin.

The Chaihman gave "The Queen" and "The Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family," remarking in reference to the Prince of Wales that they had a proof of his willingness to discharge the duties appertaining to his high office in the manner in which he officiated as president of the recent Royal Society's Show at London. Both toasts were cordially honoured. The Chaibhan then proposed "The Bishop and Clergy of this diocese and the Clergy of other denominations." He said be thought there never was a time when the Church clergy did such good work as they were doing at present, and he had no donbt ministers of other denominations would say that they were doing equally good work. They all knew that the Bishop of the diocese was a most excellent and worthy diocesan, and that he was supported by a body of clergy who, he believed, enjoyed the affeetion, the love, and esteem of the various congregations to which they minister. (Hear, hear.) The Rev.

Josbph Nadin, the vicir of the parish, with whose name the toast was coupled, responded, and remarked that with all candour he would say that be felt the clergy of the Church of England were worthy of tbe compliment whioh had been paid them, for as a rule they were doing well, and were, he thought, workmen who need not be ashamed and he hoped they should always retain the good feeling of the laity, always win their affection, command their respect, and fulfil the high and holy duties to whioh they were called. (Hear, hear.) Viscount Combbbhbbb then gave "Prosperity to the Crewe Agricultural Society." His Lordship said tbey all knew that the interests of the town and country were all the same, and, speaking as he was to agriculturist', he thought they ought to be grateful to the town of Crewe in giving tbe large sum of money they did for the farmers to come there to compete. (Applause.) It showed good feeling on their part. Certainly, town people had had the best part of affairs for the last year or two let them hope that in the future the farmers and the agricultural interest would have an equal share of tbe good things of this world. Hear, hear, and applause.) It was a very melancholy time, he was sorry to say, for any one conneoted with agriculture to get up and make a spepch about it therefore, he thought the least said the better.

Ho must repeat, however, that be thought they ought to be grateful to the tows of Crewe for offering these prizes at all events it was a boon to them, bringing them together and giving a stimulus to their exertions in farming, and producing good stock, which was the great thing in this country and also in producing good cheese. (Hear, hear.) It was incumbent on them to do all they possibly could to help one another. And he was quite sure if the farmers would stick to their landlords, that their landlords would stick to them. They had bad hard times in this countrv. and farmers had been very much distressed, and had a great deal to bear and contend with, bnt he thought they would allow that, as a rule, their landlords stuck by them, and be was quite sure if they did their duty by the landlords, that the landlords would stick by tbem.

(Applause.) He hoped and trusted that they might now have a little fine weather, to cheer up their spirits, and make them more bappy and contented than they bad been. They had not only to contend with bad prices, but also with the elements, over whioh none of them had any oontrol. They had read about thinga for haymaking, but when he looked up now at the sky, he saw the best haymaker in the world. (Applause.) The Chaibman, in responding to the toast, said he was very much obliged to Lord Combermere for tbe very handsome manner in which he bad proposed success to tbe Crewe Agricultural Society, and to the company, for the very cordial greeting that they had given to the toast. He might say that tbe establishment of this sooiety had been freely canvassed, and very much criticised.

It had been said bv gentlemen in this county, that the establishment of this show was a very unwise proceeding, especially on the part of a town in which two agricultural shows occasionally were held. Harder thintrs than that, hori a been said that this show was established out of pure opposition to the Tarporley and Cheshire shows. Now he emphatically denied this. (Hear, hear, and applause.) The inhabitants of this town had begun this show simply to promote and defend their own interests, and in opposition to no other Bociety. (Hear, hear.) And, notwithstanding the existence of this society, he thought he was prepared to show, on behalf of the inhabitants of the town, that they should always accord to any society, whether the Cheshire or Tarporley, that might happen to visit the town of Crewe, the same liberal, the same generous support that they had shown in times past.

(Applause.) It had also been said that if they persevered with this society it would be detrimental to the interests of the Cheshire, that it would be very injurious to those of Tarporley and what was more to the point, they said it would alienate the gentlemen of the county from taking any interest in these shows. Now, he could not believe that the very influential gentlemen who were at the back of these two societies, which had done and were still doing good work, would allow them to suffer simply because there was another society established in Crewe. (Hear, hear He was very nappy to see present net only the secretary of the Tarporley sooiety, but the secretary of the Cheshire society also. He hoped there would be a rivalry amongst those shows, bat that the rivalry MEDICAL A WELL-DESERVED TRIBUTE The forty-seventh annual meeting of the Brir Medical Association commenced on Tuesday th -instant at Cork and was attended by large um ben 2 the profession from almost every part of th iQT -P'deut (Dr. Falconer of presided at the opening of the proceeding, livered an address on the salient occurrence? whS taken place in the association during the past yr V1" -UbjaCt 0f medical to, bHaid "Although it i chauged pos.tion in which called upon to discuss that question at PreL! 9 must uot forget that there is a iHir.

committee woo has sacrificed time and ttut almoac health (though I hope he has 'not sufferThS self in the slightest degree), in promoting SSLfe as holding up tur iSf uteres ta fession and in the establishment of the vnnrZ JT. t-ois association trnm "Jr earliest dav .1. contended. I have great pleasure uauie 01 gentleman Dr. Wate lueuuonirK' ch of Chester.

On Dr. Falconer subsequently vacating theohair Dr Waters, who was received with applause, Mr' President and momk- 5'U Jar. turn I am indeed happy having the proud prS ami o1d me la the reZZl am an old member of this association, and it has been my lot to sit under many presidents, men remUkahS sense for the position which achieved not only in the profession, but in the world may, notwithstanding that, state that I never sat under any man whom I more highly esteemed than our president. (Applause.) That may be, probably to some eitent to my intimate knowledge of mm and to my acquamtance with his private character, a3 'well with his public one. It was my lot to be acquainted With nur AT.nnc Honf tnMmwi uvu, a president of the Rovai Medical Society of Edinburgh, he discharged thedS of that proud post with the urbanity which distinguish him to the present day, and with the ability wnicfa 2 the means ot his obtaining the position.

(Applause) I had the pleasure of seeing him perform toce duties to the satisfaction of that society, which was one that boasted of the most distinguished students of the University of Edinburgh. (Applause.) Having achieved high distinction as a student, he embarked in practice, and there is one interesting point to which I would here specially refer. It is this that while in practice he became acquainted with the defects in the curriculum through which he bad passed; and after distinguishing himseli in the rauks of the medical practitioners of this country he again embarked as a hard-working and diligent student in one of the most distinguished of the metropolitan schools. He underwent a second course of study, and he emerged irom it an Ccom-phshed scholar and gentleman, and I may sav he is the descendant of a race of accomplished and gentlemen (applause) for Ue ranks amon his fore goers men wno distinguished themselves at "the Bar in the Church, and who have also distinguished 'hemseives in the profession which we naturally regard as the noblest of all, our own profession, and whose footsteps he has most worthily tollowed. (Applause.) HaZ attained this position he devoted himself ia faithful servant to the welfare ol our institution, in which he has filled the arduous office of treasurer during a Derod when the finances of this association were far from being in a fluumhing condition, but he left the office with the mture ot the association in that mneot clear Applause.) He ther the office of prSent" the council, and he did so with all that ability, urbanity and courtesy which have distinguished nim in every position he occupied and during the past year we have had the pleasure of meeting at Bath under his successful management.

I have no doubt that other gentlemen, our present president included will worthily discharge the duties attached to their high office but we are not here to speak of work to be done we are here to award a meed of praise for work successfully accomplished. With those remarks 1 have to nronrJ. tnat the e3t thanks of the association are due and are hereby given in Dr. R. A.

W. Falconer for the able and courteous manner in which he has discharged the office of President during the past year." (Great applause.) VV extract tne following from the report ef the Council, which was read by Dr Carpenter In its report, the Medical Reform Committee will lay before the association a full statement of their proceedings during the past year the most important in its bearings on the decision of this question, of any that has elapsed since 1870. The situation was at one time sufficiently perplexing, but the bold course tollowed by the committee, with the approval of its Parliamentary advisers, has been thus far justified by the result. The twofold object of the committee in re-drai'iin and re introducing bill No. 2, was to present to Parliament, in connected form, the views of the association on the entire subject; and to compel a reference of the various measures to a Select Committee of the House of Commons, with the view of eliciting full information on the points in dispute.

This end ia now in course of attainment, by the examination of witnesses, and the publication of their evidence. These materials will be of great value, when the work of legislation is resumed in next session, or in next Parliament, and cannot fail to strengthen the demands which the association has so long being making for the establishment, in each division of the kingdom, of a single door of entrance into the profession of medicine and for the recognition, by the tardy concession of direot representation on the General Medical Council, of the rignt of the medical profession to a voice in the management of its own affairs, and the shaping of its future destinies. The chairman of the committee, Dr. Waters, of Chester, who, during the previous twelve years, had 'aid the association under so great obligations, has during the psst year exceeded all his former services, and, by a self-sacrifice, the extent and value of which are known only a few, has entitled himself to the warmest thanks, not only of this association, but of all his professional brethren, whose battle he has been so resolutely righting, and whose continued support may fairly be expected to crown his unwearied efforts with success." Royal Munificence Mr. J.

A. Howell Howell writes to a Portsmouth newspaper "I wish to make known an act of genuine liberalty on the part of his Koval Highness the Prince of Wales. A member of the crew of the yacht Hildegarde, named Douglas Yates, met with his death by fulling overboard and injuring his spine a ort time since. On being informed of i he occurrence, his Royal Highness caused inquries to be made into the position of the widow and four children, and rinding that they were left without means of support he settled out of his own private income 2 1 per auuum on the widow for her life, and ordered that a sovereign should be paid to her every year two days before Christmas day, in order that she might prepare a Christmas dinner for her family. He furthermore directed that the four children should be sent to a good school and be educated mere at Uis expense.

And in addition to this he promised the widow that he would see them put out into the world. I think it right that such real munificence should be made known in order that the public may form a correct estimate of the character oi their future kinij." Pbivate Executions It cannot be doubted that something needs to be dons with a view to protect the sense and tone of public feeling from the debauching and demoralising effects of graphic -accounts of judicial slauhti-r. It may be, and probably is, the tact that justice should, in the interests of decency, do its dirty work in private. At the same time there must be some sufficient guarantee that the dread sentence of he law is carried out with humanity. Nothing can be inferred from i he fact that a black flag is hoisted on a flagstaff.

The condemned person may be lying at the bottom of a pit, the rope used on the occasion having been broken or any one of a score of accidents," amounting to crimes, miy have been committed under the shelter of secrecy. To speak frankly, we are not disposed to attach any value to the testimony of officials concerned in the conduct of an execution, and adhere to the opinion that some impartial witness or witnesses representing the public ought to be present as a matter of right and law. The recent decree of the Home Office is retrograde, and opposed to public safety. Before Parliament adjourns the subject should be brought belore the House of Commons, and a short bill passed giving the press a legal right to be represented on the occasion of an execution. The interests of morality may be amply secured by publishing or restraining the publication of needless details.

It would probably be enough to report the fact of the execution, with a brief comment on the manner in which it was performed. We yield to none in concern for public morality but public safety is of even greater concern, and nothing can be gamed by an arrangement like that recently made by the Home Secretary, which, in fact, provides the most perfect facility for 'the ooncealment of malpractices, and must create a feeling of insecurity and anxiety which is neither desirable nor conducive to the respect and confidence the most solemn act of justice should inspire. As the matter now siaiuis. it is obvious that nothing beyond a little connivance is necessary to pave the way for a revival of the old practice of torture, with a view to wring confession from the sin9 of the poor wretch doomed to die. The Lancet.

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