Essex Chronicle du lieu suivant : Chelmsford, Essex, England • 8

GREEK SUCCESS. Greek forces yesterday entered Janina, which is regarded as the key to Lpirus. This success is likely to hasten the termination of the war. MEDICAL BENEFIT. Attention is directed to a letter from Mr.

J. H. Burrows and Mr. E. N- Buxton on page 5 of to-day's Essex County Chrqniclk urging the desirability ot application being at once made by insured persons to the doctors by whom they desire to be attended and treated.

TERRIBLE FATALITY AT GRAYS FALL INTO BOILING MALT. A terrible fatality occurred at Messrs. Seabrooke's brewery at Grays on Tuesday. Mr. John Norton, the engineer, was engaged in repairing a gauge over a vat ot boiling malt, when he accidentally slipped and fell in.

He was covered with the coiling liquid up to his chest, and when pulled out was found to be fearfully scalded. Death ensued after ad mission to the hospital. Deceased was 45 years of age, anci was much the inquest yesterday a verdict of Accidental death was returned. CHAMPION SHEEP DOGS. Mrs.

Charter, of Brentwood, was a prominent winner at the Old English Sheep Dog Championships yesterday. Her Brentwood Merry Widow won the championship for the best bitch, and first for limit bitch, while her Merry Weather was first in the open bitch class. STRATFORD MUSICAL FESTIVAL. CHELMSFORD SUCCESSES. The annual competitions are reported on page 6.

Yesterday, in the competition for small choral societies, the Excelsior Choir, Chelmsford, conductor, Mrs. T. H-Waller, took prize, the Throne Challenge Cup. The test "piece was ''Summer is gone" (S. Coleridge-Taylor), and the choir also sang "Come, Gentle Swains" (Michael Cavendish).

For soprano solo singing, "The sweet the year," the winners Miss Buckingham; 2, Miss Daniel. In the competition of Choirs, equal voices, under 18 years of age, for Essex secondary schools, the prize shield was gained by the Chelmsford High. School, with 111 marks out of 160, CONSERVATISM AT SOUTH WEALD. PRESENTATION TO MB. F.

BARKER. Last night a social meeting of the members of the South Weald Lodge, National Conservative League, was held, the special feature being a presentation to Mr. W. Faraday Barker, the late hon. who has been an active Conservative worker for 35 years.

Mr. T. Blundell Brown, Master of the Lodge, presided, and was supported by Mr. R. Willgrees Davey, the new hon.

sec. Chairman said they had met to honour an old and good friend, Mr. Faraday Barker, whom they all knew and liked. (Hear, hear.) Their meeting had, however, a special interest in view off the present political situation, and also of their interests in Mid-Essex. They were almost certain to have a Liberal opponent at the next election, and a very strong" one.

That was not altogether a bad thiug, because the times were fraught with very great danger, and it was absolutely necessary that every elector should examine the situation and express hia opinion. Proceeding, he dealt with Free Trade, and spoke in favour of a Protective pphcy, urging that they should follow the example of other protected country in regard to home industries. In conclusion, he said that Mr. Godfrey Isaacs was an awe man, but if they rallied round Mr. Pretyiuah he had no doubt that they return him with a large majority.

At an interval the Chairman presented Mr. Faraday Barker with a pair of solid silver candlesticks and an illuminated address included iu an album with the names of the subscribers, among whom were Mr. E. G. Pretyman, M.P.," Mr.

C. H. Tower, Mr R. M. Home Payne, Mr.

Blundell Brown, Mr D. J. Morgan, and Mr.Christopher C. Tower. Chairman described Mr.

Faraday Barker as one who had been a good friend to them all, and ha well realised that it was to the hon. secretary that they were indebted for their success. (Hear, Mr. S. Vincent eulogised Mr.

Barker's work in musical matters and in committee at South Weald and Faraday Barker, acknowledging the presentation, said he could not have received the presentation from better hands. (Hear, hear.) In the setting of the sun of his life, it would be a great pleasure to think of those with whom he had worked so long in the old parish of South Weald. A musical programme was contributed to by Messrs. A. Palmer, S.

Vincent, and others, the pianist being Badd-Sergt. Strand, Middlesex Regiment. BILLERIGAY POLICE DINNER. The twelfth annual dinner of the Billericay sub-division of Police was held last night at the Rising Sun Hotel, Billericay. Mx.

P. W. D. Izzard presided over a con apa ny of about sixty, supported by W. A.

Jefieries, R. J. W. Layland, F. H.

Buckenham. li. J. Adams, and T. The Chairman, proposing the toast of "The Army.

Navy, and Auxiliary Forces," said the fact that they opened a rifle range at Billericay not very long ago showed tbiat they had at least the prin- I eiple of piieparedness. They did not want conscription, but it would have to come, at any rate unless the young of this country showed themselves ready to train for serviise in his Majesty's auxiliary forces. Mr. Fred. J.

Eales, the hon. secretary, on behalf of Mr. Barrington Wells, wfco was unavoidably prevented from attending. The C2iairman. proposing "The Billericay Subdivision of Police," said they had the police always with them, but sometimes they could not find them when they wanted (Laughter.) They had a long history in their minds of devoted, oit-timea heroic, and risky work on the part of their police.

position of a policeman was supremely difficult owing to the impartial attitude he had to maintain in these of class hatred and civic, and social strife, but lie believed that in their own Billericay force they had impartial, conscientious, and painstaking men. (Applause.) 'He believed they could trust their police to nip in the bud any suggestion there might be of dangerous driving of motor 'buses through their town. They did not want any reckless road-hogging through Biliericay. (Applanse.) P.s. Coe responded.

The hou- -secretary then presented ex- Inspector Scctch with a cheque on tho occasion or recent retirement on pension. Other toasts iuelmled 'The Subscribers." "Tfae Chairman," "The and The Host and Hostess." A capital musical programme was contributed Vjo by Messrs. Darling, Clark, Lester, Powell. W. Jones, E.

E. Pope, Ward, F. Allan, T. Newitt, J. Horsneil, and E.

Cook. Mr. K'cng gave his cervices as accompanist. SERIOUS CYCLING ACCIDENT AT WITHAM. At about y.

15 on Wednesday night a serious cycling accident occurred upon the main road from Chelmsford, near Witham. it apjieaa-s that Frederick Scrivener, an auxiliary postman, of Fiat field Peverel, was cycling into Witham with postal packages, when collided with Horace Aforoy Jfatio.v, of 49 Mildmay Road, Cheimsford, who cycling home. Both were thrown, Hutley injuring his ahouldei- and Scrivener head. Hutiey Iu Scrivener to the toofcpath and went i inspect his machine. this Scrivener seems to have crawled oS footpath into the road mth his bicycle.

In the darkness i Frank Campion and atk6r into Scrivener, and rcid tbrow, i a heap on the aon's taken to Dr. Gim' tlfo ere Waf found he had -a STOP PRESS NEWS. for whila Printing. BRENTWOOD PETTY SESSION, YESTERDAY. YESTERDAY.

Before J. F. Lescher (chairman), W. Arrow, J- J- Crowe, C. W- Matthews.

H. E. Shilton, and Burnett Tabrum, Esqrs. Ernest E. Wild, K.C., applied on behalf of Messrs.

Ind, Coope, and Co. for the renewal of the licence ot the Rising Sun beerhouse, Ougar Road, Which had been adjourned at the annual licensing session. He submitted plans for the re-building and extension of the Chairman said the Bench would renew the licence upon the terms set forth in the plans, which showed a widening of the road and an improved draw-up. The plans would be passed on condition that the building was set back a further five feet. Matthews did not adjudicate in the above.

licence of Three Horse Shoes. Billericay, was referred to "the Licensing Committee. licence of the Old Dog beerhouse, East Horndon, was transferred to William R. Leyens, and that of the Wheatsheaf, Great Burstead, to Henry Foster. licence of the Lion and Lamb Hotel, Brentwood, was transferred to Mrs.

Miller, widow of the late landlord. Ordinari Crudgington, Brook Street, and Thomas Lewis, Brentwood, were summoned for gaming with cards on the Chaplin stated the was fined ss. and costs and Lewis 2s. 6d. and costs.

George Prior, alias Richard Fryett, labourer, Brentwood, for trespassing in search of game oh land of Raymond Courage, was fined 10a. and costs, or 14 days'. Aylett, labourer, no fixed abode, for being drank and disorderly, was fined 10s. and costs. ROMFORD PETTY SESSION, YESTERDAY.

Before Wright (chairman), E. Bryant, J. J. Craig, G- P. Hope, C.

Kirkpatrick, W. Poole, A. Saitweli, J. Smith, andW. Young, Esqrs.

G. Clinch, solicitor, applied on behalf of Messrs. Seabrook for the renewal of the licence of the Thatched House beerhouse, Cranham, which was adjourned at the previous licensing session. He said the house came under review at the principal licensing meeting at Chelmsford six years ago, and was renewed on an undertaking to submit plans for rebuilding. Those plans had been before the but up to the present had not been Hailstone said the population of Cranham was 489, and there were three beerhouses.

Two were close together, and in his opinion two were not required at this Chairman said the licence would be renewed for a year. Ordinary Business. David Gladden, labourer, Rqmford, for being drunk and disorderly, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs.

William Bunce, a private of the Middlesex stationed at Warley, summoned for cycling without a light after dark, was ordered to pay 2s. costs. James Kemp and Thomas Roberts, labourers, Hornchurch, were summoned under the Poaching Prevention Girling said he saw defendants come from Mr. John Josling's land. He searched them, and in Kemp's pockets found a catapult and stones.

He afterwards found a freshlykilled rabbit close to whero he first saw were each fined ss. and 4s. 9d. costs. GREAT BARDFIELD PETTY SESSION, YESTERDAY.

Before the Rev. W. E. L. Lampet, the Rev- E- C.

Pritchard, Col, Gordon, Capt. J. Harrison, and A. W. R.

Brise, Bradridge, and Joseph Smith, Eeqrs. to William eldham, labourer, Braintree, summoned for cruelty to a dog bv not supplying it with sufficient food, at Finchingtieid, was fined 10i. and 9s. costs. After tub Allen and Geo.

Fitch, labourers, Wethersfield, were summoned for trespassing in search of conies on the land of Mr. Sidney Clark at was fined 10s. and 4s com is, Alien ss. and 4s. costs.

Mark Allen, further summoned for wilfully damaging a stove valued 255., the property of Mr. as. A. Riley, at Finchingtieid, was fined 55., damage 255., and 4s. costs.

Gams Marsh, labourer, Finchingheld, summoned for trespassing in search of hares on land in the occupation of Mr. A. Richardson, Justices, Finchingiield, was fined 255. and 4s. costs, or one month's hard labour.

Minor Matters. Arthur Faircioth, baker, Finchingtieid, summoned for riding a bicycle without a light at Finchingiield, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs Tredgett, labourer, Hempstead, summoned for using improper language at Hempstead was fined ss. was raised to the renewal of- the'licence of the Crown beerhouse, Great Bardfield, but after evidence by Inspector Rolph, the licence was renewed Chairman stated that there were far too many licences in the division, and that before next licensing session a revision would have to be maide.

ROCHFORD PETTY SESSION. YESTERDAY. Before E. A. Wedd, Hugh Rankin, S.

S. Baker, A. J. Dean, J. R.

Brightwell, W. Senior, and Allen Stallibrass, Esqrs. Thomas Deal, Arthur Bridge, Harry Osbqrn, Alfred Bray, all of Leigh, charged with gaming with cards, were ordered to the costs 4s. each. Charles Sargent, labourer, Rayleigh, charged with stealing a quantity of coal, the property of Thomas Thorn, of Thundersley, was committed for trial at the Essex Quarter Session, on bail.

William George Petchey, labourer, Eastwood, charged with stealing clothing, the property of Joseph T. Scott, of Thundersley, was committed fcr trial at the Essex Quarter Session. lor using language of an indecent nature red Adams, of Thuudersley, was fined 10s. and costs 4s. HEDINGHAM PETTY SESSION.

Before T. F. Miller, Esq. (in the chair). General Sir Geo.

Digby Barker, the Rev. romw ich, H. L. Way, and E. Cornish, Eeqra.

Turner, single woman, ot Little Yeldham, summoned Stanley Argent, groom-gardener, Great Yeldham, to show cause, etc. The Two Kemp, labourer, loppesneld, was fined 2s. 6a. and 4s. costs for being drunk and disorderly.

Davison and William Hardy, Toppesfield, were fined ss. and 10s, respectively, for improper language. CHANTING THE LORD'S PRAYER. On Sunday evening at the Witham Congregational Church tho Lord's Prayer was chanted for the first time. Previously it had been said plainly.

A lady member of the congregation objected to the change and walked out of the church, two others following. The remainder of the congregation, it is said, considered the change a good one and that it greatly improved the service. A church meeting had previously been held at which the innovation was approved. GREAT EASTERN MUSICIANS On Wednesday at the Abercorn Rooms, Great Eastern Motel, the Railway's Musical Society gave ita ladies' concert, under the conductorship of Mr. W.

J. Galloway. The renderings by the orchestra would have done credit to any amateur combination, and the chorus showed further improvement. The soloists were Mir-s Alice Hotterway Mr. David Braratt.

CHELMSFORD. Esqsx Industrial Collingwood Hope, J.P., has sent periodicals. Y.M.C.A. rummage eale held in the London Road Congregational Schoolroom on Wednesday in aid of the deficiency on the funds of the above realised £17. Whist.

The Hoffmann Athletic and Social Club played their return whist match with the Chelmsford Club on Wednesday, and won by 37 points to 26. a party of twenty-five students from the Westminster School. London, visited the Marconi and were shown over tfee various departments. Friday Mr. F.

H. Owers gave an illustrated lecture at the Y.M.C.A. OP the lite of Livingstone, the celebrated explorer, Mr. Harold Rankin manipulating the lantern- Wksljsxan Band of magic lantern entertainment was given in the Weslevan Schoolroom on Tuesday, a fine series of views of Norfolk being shown. The connective readings were given by Master Jack Trundell, and the lantern was lent and manipulated by the hon.

Mr. A. Lee. Baptist public meeting was held in connection with the London Koad Baptist Chapel, under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Union on Wednesday, when Pastor John Throssell, of West Croydon, delivered a very able address. Pastor J.

Morling presided, and Miss A. Gosling presided at the organ. St. John's Choir. Tuesday the choir rendered Stamer's Crucifixion," Messrs.

Harry Marriott (tenor) and Henry bailey (bass, of St. Marylebone Parish Church choir) being the soloists, who also assisted in a double quartette taken by members of the choir. There was a fair attendance, and the singing was greatly appreciated. Gymnastic Y.M.C.A. Gymnastic Class on Tuesday presented their hon.

instructor, Mr. Aldous. with a Gladstone bag in appreciation of his services and as a farewell gift, Mr. Aldous having secured an appointment away from the town. Mr.

Percy Crow made the presentation, to which Air. A. B. Stonebanks, the secretary, also spoke. This inter Treat for children attending the London Road Sunday Schools took place in the Schools on Wednesday, oyer 300 children being present.

A ventriloquist and conjuring entertainment was given by "Professor Punch," of London, and at the close each child was presented with an orange and a bag of sweets. Mr. J. A. Rankin made the arrangements.

Photographic Society. A demonstration on Art Mounting was given at the Clubroom, London Road, on Tuesday, by Mr. R. Herbert. A number of members' prints were artistically mounted, and everyone was delighted with the different methods Mr.

Herbert had of doing this fascinating branch of photography, and a number of very useful and instructive hints were given. The Free Trade Union are very active, and lose no chance of forwarding their views. To-day (Friday) a county conference will be held in the (Jo-operative Hall. The conference will be followed by a meeting in the Corn Exchange at 8 o'clock, presided over by Mr. Godfrey C.

Isaacs, when the chief speakers will be Messrs. James Rowlands, M.P., John Ward, M.P., F. B. Warner, W. E.

Dowding (Editor of the Free Trader'), and Chas. F. Lamble. Yv understand that the promotors expect a crowded meeting. Labour and the the weekly meeting of the local 1.L.P., held at the Rosabery Temperance Hotel, the following resolution was passed unanimously: That this branch of the Independent Labour Party hereby places on record its disgust at the savage sentences inflicted on the Bow Suffragists, and, while calling attention to the unmistakable display of class bias by those in authority when dealing with Suffragist offenders, demands the iustaut release of the victims, and the removal of the stipendiaries involved." Social social hour for young people was held in the London Road Congregational Schoolroom on Sunday evening.

Mr. W. Rich sang Comfort ye, and Miss K. Mundie "To the internal Hills from the cantata, Livingstone, the Pilgrim." The Rev. T.

M. Mundie gave a reading from'a sermon by Master 11 ugh Latimer, one of the Oxford martyrs, ou April 5, 1549, before King Edward 1., and the choir rendered the anthem, Surely He cometh," the choirmaster and orgauiat, Mr. F. E. Swan, F.RC.O, conducting.

i Woman and Saturday, before the Mayor and F. Chancellor, Emma Rogers, married, of Moulsham Street, pleaded guilty to being drunk and incapable the previous evening in Moulsham Ruddock said defendant was refused admission to her lodgings and staggered abuut the afterwards falling down. He was obliged to fetch an ambulance and take her to the Defendant said she had had a lot of was bound over in £5 to be of good benaviour for months, and ordered to pay 4s. costs. Arms and Armour." Tuesday Major Bennett Bamford, of the Art School, gave his first lecture on ''Arms and Armour at the school, Mr.

C. H. Baskett, the headmaster, lecturer traced the evolution of arms and armour through the Hint, tin, and bronze period, and then through Roman times down to the reign of Edward VI. Examples from brasses, many in the neighbouring churches, illuminated manuscripts, figures, and sepulchral monuments illustrated the lecture, and some very interesting details were given concerning the evolution of cannon and firearms. The Marconksraph for March contains an eye story of the wreck of the "Veronese," illustrated with some photographs of particular interest.

The monthly biography is of M. Alfred Musnier, a well-known and interesting figure in French Maritime circles. But perhaps the item of greatest interest is the announcement of a change in the forthcoming issues of the magazine itself, when it wilt assume another title, The Wireless World," and will appear in a completely new guise. The April number of The Wireless World will contain an important announcement regarding facilities to be offered to amateurs all over the Kingdom to learn wireless. Presentation.

Wednesday, at the close of the Beries of whise drives arranged by Mr. W. Debnam in connection with the Chelmsford Bowling Club, an interesting presentation of an enlarged and framed photograph of himself, taken on the bowling greens in the Recreation Ground, was made to Mr. Debnam. Wednesday was Mr.

Debnam's 72nd birthday, and Mr. J. Miller, who handed over the gift, wished him many happy returns, and said the present was a slight recognition of his many and valued services to the club. The function took place at Mr. H.

Cannon's restaurant. In addition to the whist drive there was music, Mrs. French. Mrs. Morter, and Messrs.

E. Payne and Cornliill contributing items. The Arc Works Silver Band held their second annual dinner at the Lion and Lamb Hotel on Saturday, Mr. Percy G. Cheverton presiding, with Mr.

A. Beckett in the toast of "Messrs. Crompton and Co." was well received at the call of Mr. A. T.

Maples, the Chairman W. Hall proposed "The Athletic Club," Mr. C. Cubitt replying. Some capital musical items were rendered by Messrs, W.

Howes, W. C. 1). Miles, Thorne, A G. Shipstone, A.

A. Woodgate, J. Francis, G. Lydbury, G. Waliord, W.

Hall, W. Self, W. Hymas, T. Hall; F. Waywell, A.

Mitchelson, E. B. Cheverton, J. Hatch, F. Perkins, and J.

Wright. Mr. Woodgate was the pianist. Smaet Turn-out. the Fire Brigade had assembled at the station on Wednesday for their monthly drill a surprise alarm was received from the Hoffmann Works.

The horses were telephoned for, the men changed into their uniforms, and in just under five minutes engine and men were at the works smart performance. The steamer was taken down to the river, a difficult operation, and fourteen minutes from the time the alarm was received a jet of water was being played upon the building. Two minutes later three jets were in play, and all parts of the building could be reached with these. The Hoffmann Brigade were also at work with their hose and hydrants. The Borough Brigade further practised life-saving, from the third floor.

Primitive quarterly meeting of the Chelmsford Circuit was held at Hall Street on Wednesday, the Rev. J. W. Everingham presiding. The annual report recorded an increase of six members, 22 Sunday School scholars, 40 in the J.8.R.A., and 59 adult abstainers.

At all churches there had been improved congregations and finances. Further progress was reported with regard to the site for a new church in Rainsford End. Votes of sympathy were passed with the Chairman on the death of his brother on the previous day, and Mr. D. Wood, Waltham, on the demise of his Thanks were accorded the Rev.

H. Ashby, of Warley, for services rendered during the past two years. Good in the Navigation, between the second and third locks, Mr. H. Potham, a member of the Chelmsford Angling Society, hooked and landed two fine pike, male and female, which turned the scale at 181b.

The fish, nice specimens, were 30 inches in the past month the members of the Waltonians had very good sport. Aid. J. O. Thompson, a vice-president of the club, caught a fine specimen pike, weighing 81b.

13oz. Mr. Fred. Staines weighed in two pike, weighing 91b. and Mr.

F. Tunbridge a specimen dace of which won the championship medal. Other winners were Messrs. Fred. Harris, F.

B. Turner, and A. Mabioa. Salvation Army Lectubbs. at the Salvation Army Citadel, Mr.

Ezra Barnard presiding, the occasion being the visit of Brigadier and Mrs. Orr, late Field Secretaries of Japan. Mr. Orr gave an interesting lecture on "The Women of Monday Brigadier Orr lectured at the Citadel on "The people, customs, and religions of Japan," Councillor J. G.

Dixon occupying the chair. Dance and very successful social evening and dance were held at Crane Court on Wednesday, arranged by the pupils and friends connected with Mrs. Hicks' class. The musical part of the evening was contributed to by Miss Davey and Messrs. Ritch and Sedgwick, the latter also acting as M.C.

for the dancing. Miss Bull efficiently presided at the piano- At the close Miss Wilderspin, on behalf of the company, presented Mrs. Hicks with a silver sugar bowl and milk jug suitably inscribed, in appreciation of her painstaking and kindness in connection with the classes. Mrs. Hicks suitably replied, and on the proposition of Mr.

A. E. Oliver, seconded by Mr. White, a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Sedgwick and the committee for providing so pleasant an evening.

Aged Cabby's Death. Mr. Wo. Holbrook, one of the oldest and most respected cab-drivers, has died at the age of 78. Deceased had for over forty years been employed at the Plough livery stables, and before that was at the Saracen's Head.

He only gave up his duties three weeks ago. Before the railway was built he used to take the money from the banks to Southend by road. Deceased leaves a widow, three sons, and one daughter. At the funeral, which took place at the Writtle Cemetery on Wednesday, the Rev. W.

J. Barrow officiating, the deceased's horse and cab were led in the procession. There were several choice wreaths, the senders include ing Mr. and Mrs. Fred.

Young and the following men from the yard: Messrs. J. W. Battley, J. Little, G.

Harris, F. Cox, G. Clark, and B. Why brow. A day or so after Mr.

Holbrook's death some person or persons took from his summer-house a carriage rug, some whips and horses' bits. Chelmsford Tuberculosis Dispensary ano Aid accounts of this Society show a balance in hand of but the Chairman, the Rev. W. King Orinaby, anxious that tne administration of the fund should be as nearly as possible free of expense, has placed at the disposal of the committee a cheque for £5. The committee have thankfully accepted ths cheque and will, a3 requested, disburse the money in grants.

Tne hon. sec. is Miss Agnes M. Dulfield, of Great Baddow. The expenditure has been ii 36, of which 4221 10s.

went in sick grants. The committee and Chairman thank sincerely the subscribers for their donations, which enabled the committee to relieve some very distressing cases. They also express their cordial thanlts to the President and committee of the Essex Royal Memorial Association for the uniform kindness accorded them in their endeavours. They add in regard to those whom they have assisted: The Insurance Act has provided money grants in certain cases, but nothing for these poor sufferers, who should have some provision made for comforts if they are to derive any real benefit from medical advice." Bowls. The annual meeting of the Chelmsford Bowling Club was held at Cannon's Restaurant on Monday, Mr.

W. Debnam presiding over a large attendance. Mr. F. Clist, the hon.

sec. and reported a membership of 68, a slight tailing off. Last season, from a playing point of view, was not so successful, seven games being won and 14 lost. The club, however, reached the semifinal of the county single rink championship and the final of the double rink championship. Several tournaments were played, and Mr.

G. A. Coulson became the club champion. The accounts showed a credit balance of £3 3s. against 10s.

7d. The report and balance-sheet were Mayor, Aid. G. W. Taylor, was elected president Messrs.

W. F. Arlidge, L. Cnristy, J. Miller, and C.

J. Simpson were added to the list of vice-presidents; Mr. was re-elected hon. with Mr. J.

Byiord hon. assistant, in place of Mr. W. J. Dyke, resigned; Mr.

Coulsou captain, and Mr. W. Debnam vicecaptain. The committee were appointed as follows Messrs. H.

Cannon, H. Munnion, J. W. Palmar, A. P.

Fuleher, E. Smith, CK Cox, W. J. Dyke, W. Perry, and F.

H. Coles. Gardeners' Association. The tenth meeting of the winter session was held in the Anglian institute of Agriculture on Friday, Mr. E.

H. Christy, the president, being in Ihe to the lecture, an exhibition of bulbs was held. The entries were quite up to the average, and the quality of the blooms of such bulbs as tulips, narcissus, and hyacinths, reflected great credit on the The prize winners in order named were: Mr. Kyman, Mr. Hurst, Mr.

Allan (an amateur member), and Mr. Gamble. Mr. H. Brown showed an excellent specimen plant oi cineraria in full A.

Malins Smith, M.A., the principal of the Agricultural Institute, lectured on the production of new varieties of potato. He dealt with the subject of cross fertilization, and said it was a matter of chance in getting a new variety which was an improvement on the old, and if one was obtained, it was one among thousands of useless seedlings, or seedlings which showed no improvement. lecturer gave a brief survey of the work which was going on at Cambridge under Mendul's law, in order to obtain a disease proof potato. Geovb Lawn Tennis annual meeting of this ciub was held at the Vestry Hall, New Street, on Tuesday, when Mr. It.

Yv. Blyth took the Hon. Treasurer. Mr. F.

B. Wiseman, said the year was started with a balance from 1911 of £6 2s. and there was now a balance to be brought forward of 13 lis. W. J.

F. Ireeland, the hon. the membership of the club last season was below the average, namely 39, the average for the last seven years being 49. They would want more members, and the success of the club would depend on their enthusiasm. The tenancy of the ground in Vicarage Road expired last September, and as it was impossible to renew it, a scheme had been formulated for the purchase of the ground at Chairman having read the clauses of the agreement, on the proposition of Mr.

Arnold, seconded by Mr. Eustace, the scheme was officers were re-elected; Mr. R. G. Beer was appointed captain; and Mr.

G. Herbert Gray was added to the list of vice-presidents. The subscription was fixed at 21s. for gentlemen and 17s. 6d.

for ladies, and it was agreed not to charge any entrance fee as an inducement to prospective members to join the Arnold, J. H. Blyth, Wilis, WyriU, Harrison, and J. A. R.

Pitts were appointed the committee. Thanks were accorded the hon. secretary, on the motion of Mr. J. Eustace, who said that if Mr.

Freeland had not taken a hand in the formation of this new club, Chelmsford would have probably been without a tennis were also accorded the Chairman. P.S.A.—Open meeting Sunday next, March 9, Loudon Koad Church. 3 Arc Works Silver booking engagements with private agents and public bodies. For terms, write P.G. Thb National Mutual Lifh Assubancb Society, Established 1830.

For full particulars apply to Agent H. G. Hawkins. New London Boad, Chelmsford. A.

Driver and for Printing and Stationery. Tindai Street. Ad. Wanted, at once, any quantity of Oid Bubber, Horsehair and Cast Iron. Best price given by Driver and Ling, H.

Bainbiiidcb, Handsewn orders are cut ofl on the premises, and made by my own workmen in Chelmsford. Ageat for K. "Lrghtfoot." "Beehive" and Shoes. Repairs by first-class SCHOOL MEDICAL OFFICER'S ANNUAL REPOKT. Dr.

H. W. Newton, the school medical officer for Chelmsford, has issued his fifth annual report upon the medical inspection of the children attending the elementary schools of the borough. While he finds a greater effort on the part of patents to have their children's defects remedied and to keep the children clean he still urges the appointment of a school nurse to follow up the cases. She could be present when the examinations were made, and could explain, when necessary, to the parents in their homes the result of the examinations and what was required.

She could also visit those children who might require detailed attention, i.e., cases of skin disease, ear, eye or nose troubles, and any form of tuberculosis. Unclean and verminous children would also receive prompt and adequate treatment. Under the arrangements with the Chelmsford Hospital for the operative treatment of children suffering from adenoids and enlarged tonsils 42 children received recommendations and 14 were treated in the nine months ending with July. It would therefore be seen that, even when parents had the opportunity given them of having these common, and at times serious, defects removed, practically without cost to themselves, the majority failed to take advantage of the privilege. This wa3 without question due to the cases not being properly followed up.

The doctor also suggests the establishment of a properly constructed and equipped school clinic, where all defects and slight ailments could be regularly and properly treated free of cost to the parents. Here he would suggest the treatment of skin disj eases, including ringworm, defective sight, diseases of the nose, throat, and ear (including the treatment ot enlarged tonsils and adenoids), tuberculosis in children during school life (including tubercular glands), cases of spinal curvature, rickets, and dental caries. As to the school buildings, Dr. Newton draws the attention of tlio managers of the Springfield and St, John's to the improvements that have been so advantageously made to the Victoria Schools, and hopes he may be able to report within the few years that all schools have been brought into line with the presopt up-todate requirements, and also that all schools will have been completely re-furnished. He regrets that no provision has beep made at any of the schools for drying boots and cloaks, and he also records that no provision has been made or suggested for the establishment of school baths.

Other points from the report are as upder: This year only 49 unclean children were discovered. Other defects 62; tonsils and adenoids. 43; teeth, 98; hearing, 12: nutrition. 86; mentally dull or defective, 20; tubercular, defective olothing, 20; diseases of joints, heart disease, diseases of ears, 9. No marked case of defective nutrition was found; at the same time it is not a pleasant fact that in a town like Chelmsford, where work is plentiful and wages are good.

11 per cent, of the children entering school life are physically below the average one would hope to find in a prosperous community. One remedy at once suggests itself as of first importance, i.e., the provision of food to these children by the Education Authority. This has been adopted in very many places, and it may ultimately be necessary here, especially if Chelmsford develops into an industrial town, as it appears likely to do. The doctor again urges more time to physical drill and exercises. No special provision has been made by the Authority for the mentally defective or dull.

It would be a great blessing to these children and to their parents if a special class or classes could be started for their benefit. For ringworm an ray apparatus should be provided; failing that, provision should be made to send children to a London Hospital for treatment. BRAINTREE. Canada. Friday evening Mr.

F. O. Chapman, Canadian representative, gave an excellent illustrated lecture on Canada at the Institute Hall. Lecturer, after describing the development of Canada, 6aid he did not deny that England was the best place to live in for those who had plenty of money, and he should probably come to live in England himself when he could do without work, but Canada was the land of opportunity for the worker who desired to get on in hie own industry. Young People's Concert.

Tuesday a concert in connection with the Young People's Society was held at the Congregational Schoolroom, the Rev. W. J. Cole presiding. Mr.

J. Hodson, of Panfield, played piano solos, and Mr. W. Da vies, nephew of the Rev. W.

E. Davies, of Kelvedon, delighted the audience with violin selections. Mr. Bernard Afford, of Witham, eang in his accustomed excellent style, being warmly encored; Miss W. M.

bmith and Mr. W. Murray sang duets; Mr. Bert fciymes, "the singing ploughboy," contributed to the programme and Miss Jessie Hall, soprano, sang solos. Have You Caller at Joscelyne's This Week? They are showing most remarkable value Oak Beuroom Suite.

wide, £5 Satin Walnut £4 19s. Upholstered Suite, in American Leather, £3 3s. Huge stock of Carpets and Cork Linos. Many prices cannot be repeated after present stock is sold. Joscelyne's Great Spring Show, the centre oi DUNMOW.

Fatal Fit. Wednesday afternoon Mr. John Watts, 66, a cowman, was found lying unconscious in a shed at Lower Hall Farm, where he had worked for many years. He was removed to his home at Church End and medically attended, but died the same evening without regaining consciousness. The doctor certified that the cause of death was a tit.

Music at the Workhouse. Mrs. S. Moore's Juvenile String Band visited the wards of the Worknouse Infirmary on Saturday eveniug and gave a selection of music. Mrs.

Muir gave several recitations Mrs. Moore and otners gave violin solos. A thoroughly enjoyable tune was spent and was much appreciated. Those who tooK part were: Tne Misses Hilda Whitaker, C. Wood, C.

Beard, L. Marshall, W. Brewer, H. Dowsett, A. Hare, D.

Hampton, I. Spurgaon, Masters T. Harris, A. Geeson, R. Dennis, K.

Beard. H. Spurgeon. Supt. Nurse Foster and the nurses provided lignt refreshments tor the performers.

Prouressivu Club. membership of the Ciub has increased bo rapidly that it has become to secure an extension of premises- The weekly ladies' evenings are now held at the newly-decorated St. Mary's Rooms. During the week a gymnastic class has been started for men at the Scouts' ftooni. At the first meeting of the class about two dozen members came forward to join.

Mr. Jameson (Takeiey) is acting as instructor. On the opening evening men were put through the exercises by Mr. J. G.

bavey, secretary of the club. On Wednesday evening Mr. Ralph Houghton (Little Eastou) took the fortnightly fixture on the club premises, the rooms, thrown into one, being quite full. Mr. Houghton gave an interesting series of readings from W.

W. Jacobs, Caiverley and W. S. Gilbert. Sunday the Rev.

Dal'ydd Brychan Thomas, pastor of the DunmoW Congregational Church for just over eleven years, announced that he had accepted an invitation to the pastorate of the Gospel Oak Congregational Church, Hampsteud, and that his ministry at Dunmow would terminate on Aprii 20. The pastor added that he had accepted the call to Hampstead solely ou account of the advantages it offered in the education of his children, and it was with regret that he parted lroin Dunmow, where his relations with church and congregation had been most happy and cordial. Mr. Robert Hasler. J.P., C.A., deacon, said that they had asked Pastor to re-consider his decision, but without success.

On behalf of the congregation, he therefore wished the Rev. D. B. Thomas success in his new ministry. If you want a Musical Instrument, don't buy oid stock; ask to see Willett's up-to-date illustrated list oi Dest goods ao lowest prices.

Repairs, strings, and ttUSbSi Co-Corn Mercaaata.Dunmow.—Ad, EPPINGS. A lecture was giveu by the Rev. G. Dent, A.T.S., at the Congregational Schoolroom on Wednesday, the Rev. L.

Parkin, 8.A., presiding. A lecture was also given by Mr. W. Niclioils, J.P., at the Wesleyan Schoolroom, Mr. Thomas Bird presiding.

A Whist Drive was given under the auspices of the Men's Social Club at the Co-operative Hall on Saturday. The winners were: Mrs. Savage, Mrs. Garrett, Mr. W.

Hampton, and Mr. E. Clark. Dancing followed, Mr. A.

Jenkins being M.C., with Mrs. Hunt at the piano. Sunday School annual winter tea and entertainment in connection with the Thoinwood Common VVesieyan Sunday School took place on Wednesday. Subsequently an entertainment was given, and during an interval Mrs. J.

Childs distributed the prizes. Silver medaLa were awarded to Robert Payne and E. Turner for perfect attendances for three years in succession. Railway Men at loth annual dinner of railway drivers and firemen was held at the Cock Hotel on Saturday, about 60 being present. Mr.

J. P. H. Soper presided, the vicerchair being occupied by Mr. A.

Frost. the removal of the Cloth the toast list was spoken to by the Rev. R. L. All work, Mr.

S. R. Pettley, Mr. C. J.

Cottis, Mr. A. Frost, Mr. W. Spencer, and Mr.

Soper. During the evening an umbrella was presented to Mr. F. Coleman in recognition of his annual assistance with the musical programme. Songs were sung by Messrs.

F. Coleman, G. Goodwin, C. Willacy, A. Mills, J.

Last, S. Pettley, and C. Turner. Mr. Burton Walker presided at the piano.

WOODFORD. A Lecture, "To the Southern Pacific across the Audea," was delivered by Capt. W. J. P.

Benson. F.R.G.S., at the Woodford Green Lecture Hail on Monday evening, under the auspices of the oodford Congregational Guild. The Rev. T. Eynou Davies presided.

Tha lecture was illustrated by a large number of fine limelight views. The oodeord Photographic Society's 19th annual exhibition was opened by Mr. Wilmer on Wednesday evening at the Wilfrid Lawson Hail. The number of pictures exhibited was 13S, about 20 leas than last year, and the quality, as a whole, was hardly up to the usual high standard, a fact attributed to the peculiar summer of 1912, which militated against photographic work. The show is a very creditable one, considering that it consists only of the work of members oi the Society.

After the opening a number of slides by Messrs. E. Marriage, A. J. Kir by.

T. M. U. Lloyd, H. T.

Malby, W. W. Donaldson, F. G. Emler, F.

G. Newmarch (president), G. Suter, Hugh Massey, and J. Wheatley were shown. LOUGHTON.

Chobal Olivet to Calvary" was given in St. Mary's Church, with string accompaniment, on Monday evening, by the Loughton Choral Society and Orchestra, conducted bv Mr. Henry Riding, F.JJ.C.O. The solos were sung by Miss C. Nicholson, Miss Bianchi, Miss E.

Hogg, Mrs. Hogg, Mr. H. Clinch, Mr. W.

Cuttle, and Mr. H. J. Goodwin. Mr.

E. C. Nunn, F.B.C-0., was the is- A very appropriate address was by tfce Vicar. BRENTWOOD. Methodist Mission.

Commencing on Sunday a five days' mission has been conducted by fltr. S. Tom lin at the Primitive Methodist Church, Warley Road. Pound Day was held on Tuesday at the Children's Convalescent Home, Weald Road, of winch Mrs. F.

Landon is the secretary. Gifts'Of all kinds of food and other articles were received. Stainbr's The Crucifixion" will be sung at St. Thomas' Church, Brentwood, on Tuesday next, the ilth at 8 p.m., the principal soloists being Messrs. Frost, Lambert (tenor), and J.

C. Laker (bass). Death off Mrs. Davey. The death occurred on Monday at her residence, 47 Crown Street, of Mrs.

Davey, wife of Mr. George Davey, of Messrs. Davey and Sons, dairymen, Brentwood. She was in her 71st year. Death was due to bronchitis.

Mrs. Davey had resided at Brentwood for 17 years, previously living at Eastbourne. Conservative Club Monday a Bohemian concert was held at the Conservative Working Men's Club. Mr. Giibertson Smith presided, supported by Mr.

H. Mortlock. A capital musical programme was contributed to by Messrs. F. C.

Wailis, A. Hyett, E. R. Carter, L. Kaufmann.

W. E. Sayers, Cox, C. Edney. Miss Ward Leslie, and Miss Edna Day.

Photographic the meeting of the hi rent wood Photographic Society ou Monday night a series of lantern views, depicting holiday tours, was given. Mr. H. T. Bayiiss gave an interesting lecture illustrating a trip to Paris, and Mr.

T. Calver snowed a large number of scenes taken in an extended totir in the Norfolk Broads. Mr. F. F.

Ren wick Photographic Society are starting a print portfolio, to which members can contribute prints monthly for the purpose ot comparison. Before the season ends a members' lantern slide night is to be held. Conservative the annual meeting of the Brentwood Conservative Working Men's Club. Mr. H.

T. Mortiock presiding, the report and balance-sheet, both of which were of a satislactory nature, were presented and passed. The officers re-elected were: President (Mr. D. J.

Morgan, J.P., C.A.). chairman (Col. Gilbertsou Smith), vice-chairman (Mr. H. T.

Mortiock), Hon. Sec. (Mr. G. Hleman).

The ballot for the committee resulted in the following being elected: S. Eraser, Messrs. J. W- Perry, G. H.

Lacey, A. J. Rippin, A. F. Fialdhouse, W.

W. Smith, F. W. Rippon, and A Jones. Another runaway horse caused considerable excitement in the neighbourhood of Brentwood Station oh Saturday.

The animal belonged to Harry Foley, dairyman, High Street, and was driven by Harry Ricnardson. It was in Gresham Road, when it took fright at the noise made by a milk handcart, which was being wheeled along Rose Valley. The animal bolted, throwing Richardson out of the cart. After galloping along Rose Valley and King Edward lioad into King's Road, it collided with a fence near the Railway Hotel, overturning the cart. Arthur Wilson, who was standing near, caught the horse and prevented it from again bolting.

The milkcart was badly damaged, a shaft being broken, and the side smashed. The driver was not hurt. Co-operative night the annual concert and meeting of the Brentwood and District Co-operative Society was held at the Drill Hall. Mr. J.

Jarvis, president of the Society, was in the chair, supported by Messrs. A. W. Golightiy (Leyton), A. W.

Brenes, T. Lucas, and the secretary, Mr. R. Swift. It was stated that the Society had made splendid progress in Brentwood, and was doing remarkably well at the new Billericay branch.

There were now over a thousand members. annual report, read by the Secretary, was of a very satisfactory character. The Society had been able to maintain a steady dividend of Is. tki. in the An address on Co-operative aims was given by Mr.

A. W. sparkling musical programme was reauered. Howling annual meeting of the brentwood Central bowling CiuO was held on Tuesday at tne lute Hart Hotel, Mr. E.

Richardson presiding. The accounts, presented by Mr. H. Smith, snowed a deficit of about on the year's Mr. A.

J. Rippin asked wnether it was necessary to provide tea for visiting teams was decided to consider tnis matter in committee. President, Mr. J. J.

Read, and the Captain, Mr. A. T. G. Woods, were re-elected, as was Mr.

H. Smith, treasurer and secretary. Tne committee wa3 appointed as follows E. Grove Johnson, A. Raven, E.

Richardson, A. J. Rippin, W. Helm, Lewis, and S. Cnarter.

were accorded Col. F. Landou for the gift of a competition Tne reuort on tne season's play stated that while tne club had not shone in the matter of winning matches, it had been very success! ul trom a social point of view. Serious Trap Fleming, of lne Grange, Ingrave, and Miss Valentine fc'leniwg, have sustained severe injuries as the result of a trap accident. Col.

Fleming was driving home on the night of March 1, with Mrs. Fleming and Mljs Homing. When passing the houses at iiunning Waters, the horse shied at a cottage light and swerved. It collided with a passing cab with the result that the trap was overturned and the occupants were thrown out. The horse ran away, dragging the trap along on its side, until it was stopped by Joseph Edwards, a groom.

Mr. W'. J. Head, wiio was passing in his motor car, conveyed Col. Fleming and the ladies home, wnere they were attended by L)r.

Robert Quennell. Col. Fleming was badly bruised on the head. Miss Fleming had her left wrist broken, and was also bruised. Mrs.

Fleming was unhurt. The driver of the cab, Euward Kir by. was not hurt, but the rignt hand side door of the cab was broken oh The cab belonged to Mr. J. Ablin.

Brentwood and District Dance Club hold their weekly dances at Harmony Tuesday evenings, commencing 8.30. All particulars. 206 Ongar and Mrs. J. W.

Tredget, Lynmouth. Western Boad, teach all latest Dances Select claes or private RESIDENTIAL DENTIST (daily Mr. Huicniusou, B.JJ.S., Dental burgeon, 17 Queen's iioad, URBAN COUNCIL. Mr. J.

J. Crowe, J.P., presiding. An Absent W. Raiubird wrote that owing to his engagement as a clerk of works he was' still unable to attend the meetings of the Council, and thought he must resign his position as a member. S.

Vincent said Mr. Rainbird was a most valuable member. W. Larkin moved that Mr. Rain bird's non-attendance be excused, and that his offer to resign be not Tee Council's Balance.

Chairman said a question was asked at the last meeting about their rather large balance at the bankers'. That balance was not one penny too large. It had been his aim for some years past to slowly accumulate a substantial because he foresaw heavy expenditure coming along which, unless they had a good balance, would cause a disagreeable rise in the rates. As. a business he had always adopted this system himself.

They would have to meet the cost oi surface water drainage in the future and settle up the accounts for the new sewage works. He thought when these matters were attended to there would be no great, balance left. While they had Mr. Garrood at the head of their financial committee they were not likely to go far wrong. (Hear, hear).

They were also indebted to the ability and care of their surveyor, Mr. Meesou, in the matter of roads, for helping them to increase their balance. W. Larkin said he raised the question, and he still thought £3,000 was a big balance to keep at the bank. He did not think they ought to carry forward such a large sum for the benefit of the bankers.

He saw that they received only in interest last Mr. A. W. Garrood said the matter could be discussed at the finance meeting of the Council next W. A.

Wilson said he quite agreed with the policy outlined by Mr. Crowe. It was a good business O. C. Cramphorn said the Council ought to be congratulated on holding such a useful Mr.

Larkin: Well, I thought it my duty to bring the matter up. (Hear, hear). I Ongar Road Path. F. W.

Bittles said there had been some dissatisfaction about the want of a footpath in the lower portion of Ongar Road. He had taken the opportunity of mentioning this to Mr. Gower, the oouuty road surveyor, and had since from him that this matter had been included in the estimates for the year. (Hear, hear). Chairman We are much obliged to the Vice-Chairman for taking the matter up.

(Hear, hear). EAST HAM. Athlete and G. George holder of the one mile world's ruunine record and winner of 17 English championships, pare a lecture on sport to the Boy Scouts of the East Ham district at the Town Hall on Saturday. Swimming Cltxb.

annual concert and distribution of prizes took place on Tuesday at the Town Hall. Cr. E. Edwards, and Aid. J.

Brooks, J.P., presided in turn, and the distribution was made by Lady Bethell. Stealing Monday Stanley Polglast, a gasfitter employed by the Gas Light and Coke was lined £4 for stealing 1,000 cubic feet of gas. Defendant was stated to have contrired to obtain gas without ita beincr registered by the meter at his private house. ROMFORD. School Prize Distribution annual distribution of prizes to the scholars ot Albert Road School took place on Friday evening at Wykehain Hall.

Mr. W. Adams, chairman of the Romford School presided, supported by Mr- and Mrs. L. Burleigh Bruhl, Mrs.

Adams, Mrs. F. T. Simmonds, Mr. J.

W. Lasham, Mr. N. T. N.

King, the Rev. H. R. Phillpotts, and the Rev. G.

M- Bell. The presentations were made by Mrs. Burleigh Bruhl. Sudden Death. Ann Procter, aged 76, wife of William Procter, of Waterloo Road, died at her residence on Wednesday She had been unwell for a fortnight, but had not been attended by a doctor.

On Wednesday when her husband went to work she said she was feeliug better. During the day 6he complained to a neighbour of feeling worse, and later was heard groaning. Mrs. Cant, the neighbour, sent for assistance, but death took place, it is believed from heart failure, before a doctor could arrive. Liberal night the annual social gathering and meeting in connection with the Romford Men's and Women's Liberal Associations was held at the Corn Exchange.

The guests were received by Sir John Bethell. M.P., and Lady Bethell, and Mrs. Thornton, of Ili'ord, president of the Women's Liberal Association. A capital programme of music was carried out, those contributing being Mr. E.

Walford. Mr. E. Baker, Miss Whittmgham, and Miss Bassett. The dramatic sketch, "Plot and Counterplot," was acted by Mr.

F. Newman, Miss West, Miss Hart, and Mr. E. R. Walford.

The Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Meadmore, an oid and highly esteemed resident of Romford, took place on Saturday at Southend-on-Sea. Mrs. Meadmore, who was 79 years of age, came to live at Romford fifty years ago. She carried on business in High Street, being succeeded by her son, Mr.

T. D. Meadmore. The funeral took place yesterday. The interment at the cemetery was preceded by a service at the Parish Church, conducted by the Rev.

G. M. Bell. The mourners were Messrs. William, James, and Thomas D.

Meadmore, sons; Mrs. F. D. Wilson, daughter; Mr. Herbt.

Vicary, son-in-law; and Mrs. X- D. Meadmore, daughter-in-law. There were many lloral tributes. ILFORD.

Sir F. Green, one of the directors of the G.EJEL, will take part in a railway men's service to be held, on Sunday afternoon at St. Mary's, Ilford. Mr. J.

D. Robertson, of Hammersmith Cemetery, will, subject to the approval of the Court of Common Council, be the new Superintendent of the City of London Cemetery, Little IlforcL the High Road Wesley an Church, Mr. Charles Henry Moor, eldest 6on of the late Mr. Frederick C. Moor, and Mrs.

F. C. Moor, of 185, Wanstead Park Road, married Miss Constance Grace, Margaret Fairhall, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick G.

Fairhail, of 92, Westburv Road. Death after death occurred on Wednesday, in the Romford Union Infirmary, of Mrs. Emma Baldwin, aged 83, an old-age pensioner living in Green Lane, Ilford. Deceased, who was a widow, fel) down in the High Street, Ilford, in December last, and broke her thigh. She was taken to the Infirmary after some days, and had remained there since.

GOODMAYES. lock-up shop at the corner of Eastwood Road, Goodmayes, belonging to Messrs. Nuttall and was entered and eight and a half butts of leather, weighing nearly two cwt. were stolen. STRATFORD.

The Funeral took place on Monday of Mrs. Eliza Rowley Colman, widow of the late Mr. Wm. Colman, J.P, Deceased was aged 81. Death of Major death has occurred of Major J.

H. Brady, V.D., at his residence, Terrace Road, Upton Man or. Deceased served for 35 years in the 3rd Essex Regiment (Volunteers), working up from the ranks till he became Major. GRAYS. Shocking Fataliti.

separate heading. behalf of the funds of the Liberal and Labour Association, a dramatic entertainment was given in the Bridge Road Schoolroom on Wednesday by Mr. J. M. Fisher and friends.

Tbe company gave an excellent staging of the comedy, "Caste," preceded by the sketch, The Poison Label." URBAN COUNCIL. Mr. H. E. Brooks, J.P., C.A., presiding.

County Rate Basis. Clerk reported that the Assistant Overseer (Mr. F. H. Flinn) had been through the official figures under the county rate basis.

Mr. Flinn told him (the Clerk) that the figures were satisfactory so far as Grays was concerned. Chairman said they were indebted to Mr. Flinn for going so exhaustively into the figures, and also to Mr. Golden for the way in which he had brought the case for Grays before the Essex County Council.

whereby Grays had materially benefited. The Council's Surveyor reported on the Council's cottages in Parker Road, and gave a statement of accounts, which showed an annual loss on the cottages. Chairman said he was in favour of the rents being increased to Golden agreed, and said 7s Gd. would be too mucb to ask from the present tenants, who had been in the cottages a good time. He thought the Council could easily charge a rental of 7s.

per week. The Chairman said he could not ignore the market value of rents. hen the rents of houses owned by private persons were reduced the Council also reduced the rents of their cottages, and now that private owners were raising the rents there was no reason why the Council should not do likewise. The increase was only a small amount weekly, and it would have the effect of helping to reduce the loss the Council sustained annually. Hotter moved that the rents remain as at present, 6s 6d.

per week. Golden moved an amendment that the rents be raised to 7s. weekly. Chairman seconded the amendment, which was carried by 5 votes to 4. ONGAR.

The Second Annual Dinner of the Ongar I Rat and Sparrow Club took place at the King's Head Hotel on Wednesday evening. Mr. Thomas Atkins, J.P., C.C. (the president) occupied the chair, supported by Messrs. George Adamson, J.

Crouch, A. Rippon, R. C. Garner, F. Maryon, and Herbert Millbaak.

About 05 were present. Crouch proposed "The Club," and the President, replying, hoped all the farmers would do their best to destroy as many rats and sparrows as possible, as the damage they did to corn, was enormous. Chairman proposed the heaith of Mr. P. Chanell, the hon.

secretary, who regretted to report that there were not quite so many heads and tails this year as last. capital programme of songs was carried through by Messrs. Charles ild, P. Chanell, C. W.

Green, jun. and Morton, G. Spells, F. Paul, F. Roberts, and Master and MUs Lane.

Mr. Whitbread accompanied. vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Green for the excellent way ui which he had served the dinner. A.

Whist Drive took place at the Hackney Homes. Winners: 1, Mrs. Gilbert; 2, Mrs. Kent. Gentlemen 1, Mr.

Pay 2, Mr. Dancing followed. St. Helen's unveiling and blessing of the stained glass window erected ou the south side of St. Helen's Roman Catholic Church by public subscription to the memory of the Rev.

Father Byles, late priest-in-charge, who lost his life in the Titanic disaster on the 15th April, 1912, and the blessing of the altar rails and confessional presented to the church by Mrs. Probst in memory of her sou, took place ou Sunday by the Rev. Father Kelly, rector ot Hackney, assisted by the Rev. Father Lynch and the Rev. Father Cauldtield, the present incumbent.

The ceremony opened with the sinking of tbe hymn, biess our Pope." Father Kelly, in his address, referred to the heroism and patriotism of the late Father Byles. The unveiling of the window took place just four days after the birthday of the deceased priest, who would have beeu 43 years old had he lived. After the address tho benediction of the Blessed Sacrament was given, and the ceremony closed with the singing of the hymn, Paradise." The centre subject of the window is in the form of the figure of our Lord as the Good Shepherd. On the right is Saint Thomas Aquinas (the Rev. Father Byles' patron saint) and on the left Saint Patrick.

The altar rails, which are of carved oak, have- much improved the appearance of the Sanctuary. WEST THUBROCK. Paeochial Committee. E. J.

Tyler moved a resolution to rescind a former motion by the Council to take no action re building houses under the Housing Act, and asking that negotiations should be opened with Mr. S. Whitbread for the purchase of land for the Stapleton, in opposing, said nine acres of land were going to be laid out for building, and if the Council erected houses it would damp private enterprise. After considerable discussion it was decided to rescind the former resolution, but to leave it to the Council to take what action they thought fit. WITHAM.

Alarm op timely discovery of fire was made on the premises of Mr. W. Beard, ironmonger and general stores, in the High Street, on Sunday evening. During the afternoon both Mr. and Mrs.

Beard scented something burning. Ln the evening Mr. Beard attended church, leaving his wife, little son, and sister-in-law at homo. About seven o'clock the smell of something burning became more pronounced, and smoke was seen issuing from tho floor near the stove in the small drawing room on the first floor- Mrs. Beard at once sent a messenger for her husband, and Supt.

Perkins, Firemen Wager, and Colley were soon on the spot. The tire was located under the drawing room stove, which was at once pulled out. It was discovered that the woodwork beneath was well alight. A good supply of water being at hand, the firemen soon placed the house out of danger. The damage is covered by insurance.

Tbb Children's Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Clarke, wife of Dr. C. H. Clarke, principal of White Hall School, held a drawing-room meeting at White Hall to re-organise and enthuse tho Witham Committee of the N.S.P.C.C.

There was a good response to the invitation, and the result was to start the work afresh, with Mrs. Clarke as hon. assisted by a representative committee. C. H.

Clarke presided, and explained that Canon Ingles, who wa3 to have taken the chair, was unavoidably prevented from attending, but members of his family were J. C. Teasdale, a deputation from the N.S.P.C.C., said it was felt desirable to have a committee in working at Withain similar to that of three years ago, and the Society was very grateful to Mrs. Clarke for her efforts. It should not be thought that that meeting was being held because there was believed to be cruelty towards children in the place, although experience had taught that in the most enlightened places cruelties and even barbarities were going on of which no notice was taken.

It was desired that it should be known about that the National Society was prepared to take up the cudgels for any suffering child. It was an error to suppose that the Society chiefly prosecuted parents; the percentage of prosecutions was very small compared with the warnings that were given and the supervision that was exercised. Speaking of the White Slave traffic, the speaker said if the people were acquainted with one-fiftieth part of what the Children's Society had to do in this branch of its work, and the weary little feet and fair young flowers which were crushed by lustful men through this traffic, such a wave of indignation would sweep the country as would do away with the whole business. While he favoured the flogging penalty for those engaged in the traffic, he thought those men who made this business possible and profitable should also be flogged. KELYEDON.

Accident. playing in a football match on Saturday for Kelvedon Reserves v. Braintree High School Private Hare, Ist Essex who was on a visit to some friends at Kelvedon, had the misfortune to break his leg. Hare, who was playing centre-half, came into collision with the Braintree centre-forward, with the result as stated. First aid was given by Mr.

Walter Scott, of the Kelvedon Club, and the unfortunate man was conveyed to Dr. Turner's surgery, and subsequently to Colchester Hospital. COGGESHALL. Tuesday evening, at the Parish Church, the Bishop of Colchester administered the rite of confirmation to 63 candidates (39 females and 24 males) from Great and Little Coggeshall, Stisted, Feering, and Marks Hall. Among the clergy present were the Rev.

F. S. Stoney (vicar), who acted as Bishop's chaplain; the Rev. H. J.

Lowe (curate), the Rev. A. Curtis (Feering, and Rural Dean of Coggeshall), the Rev. T. H.

Hardy (Stisted), and the Rev. H. J. Hodges (Marks Hall). Carnegie Hero.

Tmstees of the Carnegie Hero Fund have awarded to David Cheek, who on the 30th Dec. last gallantly rescued Sidney Spurgeon from drowning in the river Blackwater, a framed certificate of honour and a cheque for These have been received by Mr. E. T. Edwards for presentation, which will take place at the parish meeting to be held on the 17th inst.

has also been awarded a vellum certificate from the Royal Humane Society, and last week was presented with a purse containing £6 2s. 9d. subscribed by the townspeople. Funeral of Miss Pennick. Wednesday the funeral of Miss Eva Pennick, eldest daughter of Mr.

E. T. Pennick, of the Yorkshire Grey Inn, took place in the Cemetery, the Rev. F. S.

Stoney, vicar, officiating. Deceased had been in ill-health for some weeks, suffering from rheumatic fever. About a fortnight ago it was thought she was making progress towards recovery. She, however, had a relapse, and died on the 27th aged 26 years. Among the floral emblems were wreaths from the teachers and scholars of the Church Sunday Schools, where deceased was a teacher.

Much sympathy is expressed for Mr. and Mrs. Pennick in their sad bereavement. There was a large number of sympathisers at the funeral. Parish Council, March 3.

Edwin Fairhead letter was read from the Clerk to Braintree R.D.C. with reference to the suggested widening of St. Peter's Road, near the site of the proposed new Council School, stating that his Council were prepared to give the necessary land if the Parish Council would defray the cost of making up the the improvement was considered highly desirable, the Council agreed to Mr. Hills' proposal. -Mr.

Croyden suggested that if tlie owners of tho two cottages at the corner of the Colne Road would give a strip of land to widen the road there it wouhl be a great boon. discussion, the Clerk was instructed to write Messrs. Surridge and Son, the agents, upon the Messrs. Surridge and Son's account of £37 19s. (id in connection with the extension of the burial ground was received, and referred to the Burial Board for street watering and scavenging were received, and the following Hutley, street watering, 3s.

6d. per day, F. Rayner, scavenging, £1 6s. per week. The last-named is an increase of 6s.

per week on the previous auditor having objected to the grant of £5 allowed to the clerk for the additional work occasioned by tne re-valuation of the parish, the Council recommended that the Clerk's salary tor the ensuing year be increased by £5. E. T. Edwards made application to the Council for permission to present, at the next parish meeting, David Cheek with a certificate and £10 received from the Carnegie Hero Fund, and was agreed to. WANSTEAD.

Katepayebs 1 a meeting held at the Druminond Boom, uuder the presidency of Mr. ii. A. Finney, this Association was reorganised. Mr.

James 1 urner was appointed president, and Mr. H. ii. Matthews sec. Found Drowned." Afc the Council on Saturday Mr.

Ambrose hold an inquest on John Joseph O'Connell, 33, a clerk, ot Mornington Koad, Leytonstorie. It was stated that the body of the deceased was found in an old Forest pond, on Wanstead Flats. verdict of Found drowned was returned. League. In connection with the Wauotead Juvenile Habitation of the Primrose League, an entertainment was neid in the Drummond Room on Saturday Mr.

Arthur J. Hill and Mr. Charles Hickman contributed to the programme, Among those present were Mr W. P. Griggs, J.P., C.A., Unionist candidate iiomford; Mrs.

Ciriggs, Mrs. Frank Collins, Dame President; Miss Knight, Dame Warden; and Miss Kerby, hon. sec. HARLOSS. National Sekvice League.

A concert and meeting in connection with the Essex branch of the National Service League was held at the Victoria Hall on Tuesday evening, Col. Sir Godfrey Thomas, C.8., address upou the aims of tho League was given by Major General Jeffreys, C.8., and a number of adherents were enrolled. The musical programme was contributed by Mies Prior, Miss Constance Flint, Master H. Cutbush, Mr. Arthur Wood (son of Sir Evelyn V.C.), and Mr.

H. T. Freestone, Mr. J. Gregory, Mus.

presiding at the Diano. LEYTONSTONE. The Death occurred at Westclifi on Friday of Mr. K. Deering, after two davs' illness, from pneumonia.

Deceased w'as a member of the Levtonstone Urban Council, and was connected with the Leytonstone Congregational Church and the Leytonstone Benevolent Society It was in attending a meeting of the latter Society that he caught a chill. HEYERIBGE. Wosrait Monday evening a social gathering was held at Hey bridge Basin in connection with the Maldon and Hey bridge Women's Liberal Association. Mrs. H.

Reynolds Brown presided over a good attendance. Songs, were contributed by Dr. H. Keynolds Brown, Mrs. Fleming Williams, and Miss Lawson.

During the evening short addresses were given Satl ler, Miss E. Freeman, Mr H. E. Sadd, and Mr. Pinkham (Witham).

PURFLEET. The Level Crossing West lliurrock Parish Council 011 Monday, in reference to the level crossing fatality reported on page 4, passed a resolution protesting against the Midland Railway Company's delay in providing a footbridge. MARKET REPORTS. Messrs. EL.

N. Bathgate and weekly report states that shipments were heavier than they have been tor some considerable time, being about 200,000 quarters over estimated requirements. The market gen. erally shows little change, prices in most instances being only fractionally lower, while ill one or two instances they are slightly higher than they were a week ago. There has been a poor trade for Balkan war is responsible tor a probable shortage in all Balkan crops for the coming season.

The reports from Australia wheat. The United States crops have had a good fall of snow, which has relieved the recent anxiety regarding their welfare. from Argentina we receive reduced estimates for their exportable surplus. India, after having had crops seriously damaged by drought, is now reporting damage from excessive rain. In liussia the weather has been unfavourable.

The are uniformly favourable. In the United Kingdom the recent drying winds have put the English wheat into better eondition, and there has been a somewhat larger quantity offering on the different markets. Prices show little change. There has been a fair consumptive demand for flour. Prices are practically unchanged all round.

LOCAL CATTLE MARKETS. BRAINTREE, Messrs. Balls' auction mart there was a moderate supply, and prices remained high; beasts up to £24, tegs pigs exceedingly dear. Penned: 30 beasts, 122 fat sheep, 7b hogs, 234 jointers, 10 cattle, 10 cows, 28 calves, 26 store Messrs. Woodward and Friday's poultry market the supply was moderate.

Prices: Fowls, 2s. 10a. to lis. fat hens, 2s. Gd.

to 3s. store hens, Is. sd. to Is. eggs very plentiful, and prices fell, making lrom Is 4d.

to Is. sd. per score. CKELMSFOHDj Friday. Messrs.

ti. B. Hilliard and Son report a short supply of fat sheep and pigs, which met a very dear trade Large supply of tat bullocks and cows; trade good; and a good supply of milch cows sold well. Messrs. Kodd and Slipper's poultry market a short supply obtained fair prices, howls made up to 3s.

pullets 3s. and hens 2s. 6d. COLCHESTER, supply of fat bullocks met a iirrn trade. Down calving heifers sold freely.

Calves in demand. Fat hoggets met a sharp trade; store sheep firm. Fat hogs made up to 12s. per score. Jointers and store pigs very firm.

Poultry dear. Beasts made from £22 10s. to £15 heifers, £18 ss. to £13 hoggets, 555. to hogs, 85s.

to 705., jointers, 71s. 6d. to 525. store pigs, 435. to 275.

poultry, 4s. 3d. to 2s. beef, ss. to ss.

mutton, ss. lOd. to 6s. per stone of pork, lis. 6d.

per score. DUN MOW (Poultry), much larger supply, and a very keen demand, all classes selling at excellent prices. Killing fowls 3s. to 4s. pullets 2s.

9d. to 3s. store fowls 3s. 6d. to 4s store pullets 3s.

3d. to 3s. fat hens 2s. 9d. to 3s.

store hens 2s. 4d. to 2s. 9d. Eggs, in good supply, made from Is.

tkl. to Is. Bd. per score; sittings of 12 up to Is. lOd.

each. EPPING, supply of lat beasts sold well up to £24. A good supply of cows and calves made up to 121 os. Brisk trade for suckler calves, up to 425. A short supply ol sheep, good trade up to 58s.

Fair supply of pigs, quick trade; lat pigs up to £4 fat £6 2s store pigs 20s. to 275. ROMFORD, Kichard Hilliard reports a large supply of iat bullocks, cows, and bulls, which met a sharp trade, bullocks making up to £18 iat oows to £25 fat bulls to £32 very short supply of fat sheep and ewes; trade dear, sheep making up to 595. tid. and fcwts to stort supply of fat piga, trade dear, up to 945.

each, and fat sows to £7 good supply of suckerel calves; trade good. WICKFORD, Monday. Messrs. Oflin and Rumsey report bullocks realised up to £24 10s. Good supply of sheep; prices up to 575.

Good demand for pigs, pricts ranging up to £5 Sows reached high figures. Porkers up to 4os. and 60s. lair trade in suckerels, up to 50s. Wiciiford stocks report fair trade.

Bullocks made up to £23 ss. Sheep, fair supply, prices up to 555. Good trade with pigs. Sows up to £9 7s. porkers up to hogs rising to suckerels made up to 50s.

Rodd and Slipper report trade in poultry somewhat slacker, but prices good. Hens, 2s. to 3s. pullets, 2s. to 3s.

fowls, 2s. 3d. to 3s. 9d. WITHAM, trade firm, mutton very dear, pork 13s.

6d. per score, making up to £6 7s. 6d. each. Poultry sold well, chickens up to 3s.

hens 2s. eggs Is. 6d. to Is. lOd.

per ewre, average Is. Bd. LOCAL CORN MARKETS. BRABNTHEE, Wednesday. Moderate attendance; very quiet trade, much less than in recent weeks.

Prices unchanged. heat, 33b. to 84s. rivetts, grinding barley, '28s. to seed barley.

to 40s. Very little inquiry for malting barley. The general tendency was to hold. CAMBRIDGE, good supply of wheat, and values unaltered. af ley in lair supply better sorts, 345.

to grinding sorts, about 28s. Oats, lbs. to 265. Fewer beans offering; prices steady, at about 335. CHELMSFORD, supply of wheat, improved condition; steady trade at last full prices.

Barley season nearly over, demand only for seed. Oats and beans firm, unchanged. COLCHESTER, was firmer in tone, prices favouring sellers. Best reds made 355. per quarter delivered into the mill.

Little barley on offer, and no alteration in ftrice. Oats, peas, ana beans were scarce at the previous weeks rates. Foreign feeding stuffs easier all round, with a slow trade. Plate maize, American flat maize, 275. foreign feeding Harlev, 31s.

maize germ meal, £6 17s. per ton; gram, 335. tkL; germ cake, £7 per ton. THE ESSEX COUNTY CHRONICLE, fEIDAt, liSCft CHELMSFORD. -continued.

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