The Gloucestershire Echo from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England • 3

Great Sale of Drapery at Dicks Sons to-day. Telephone GEORGE'S jj Ui'Ai- CAKE MANUFACTURERS, i. LFRESIIM ENT CONTRACTORS, BA LI. and ROUT FURNISHERS, HIGH STREET, WALK, AMINOT' 'N place, STREET LONDON ROAD), AKERV AND FRUIT STORES. CLARItNCS Si KELT.

Brarub Sbops are in Telephonic ll'-nJ Stores, and 0 them receive every care rcred promptly. aa term of years is in danger of finding that rates towards the close of his lease are about double what they were at the commencement. An increase in the rateable value of a town, owing to the erection of new properties to accommodate a rapidly-growing population, does not always bring relief to the old ratepayers bnt, on the contrary, it is too often attended by an increase in the rates to provide for the needs of the new districts. There is, of course, some indirect recompense in the fact that an increased population means a certain amount of increased custom for the shopkeeper. Working men, lodgers, and some others are fortunate to escape direct rating cntirclv or almost entirely and no one grudges them their fieedom from such cares: but there is a growing impatience with regard to others who derive much benefit from properties which they hold in a community without contributing towards its needs.

Such are the fortunate possessors of ground values, rent charges, and cognate properties. They have to pay under Schedule A of the income Tax some toll for their easily-obtained revenue but it seems only fair that, like the muchharassed tradesman, they should also be rated to the local exchequer on these pleasant privileges of real property. Jhe amendment last night could not be accepted otl-haud but the subject has uot been overlooked, and a Uoyal Commission is even now preparing a report with regard to the re-arrangement ol local rating. After several cunards, we seem to be on the eve of ilefuiile inlciiigence with regard to the fate of Antliee and bis two companions, whose balloon was last seen by watchers at Spilzbergea on July Utli, making its way northwards at from IB to li- miles an boar. It was thought by those who watched the start from Spitsbergen that Andree would probably cross the pole in two days.

His last message was received by pigeon on July 13th. ib JT. Since then no reliable inkling of his whereabouts had been received until the arrival yesterday ot a telegram from a remote Uussian source. communication reads circumstantially enough but it must not be forgotten that it is third or fourth hand from a spot at a wide distance from tho scene of) the alleged discovery. A gold miner seems to have received a letter from a friend in the wilds oi Siberia to the effect I but he had heard that, on the 7th of January, a wandering tribe in the inco of cneseisk came across a hut constructed with curious materials, the description of which indicates that they were the car and part of the wreckage of a balloon, a number of strange instruments, and the bodies ol three men.

one with bis skull crushed in. It is added that the hief of Police has gone to make enquiries, so that in a few days wc sba.l probably have offuial corroboration or denial. The intense cold would probably keep the bodies in a good state of lion but it seems sirauge that they were not by prowling animals, which are gem rally ravenous iu those latitudes As the descent was made iu safety, starvation was probably the cause ot the death of the brave explorers but the fact that one of them met with ternble injurv points to a mystery that may never be c-xpiumci SOCIAL AND DLILSONAL. MHjor CJenoral Aden, ana Mr- at Friday was unniv-rsary of the of Hr Majesty tie Queen with the it- Consort. The hirf Kama, who-e death we hare alroadr referred to.

is not Ivliama, the Bft-haana chiot, Kl. 't the 4 A started amongst ho af- ago, but auutli name, who lived iu Lapo m. h- in r.n tlio i nr. L.vi dis.ist»*r. -plTis anu EVENING PARTIES ioi 11 gh-Ulasa biyle.

Pit KN riiKES, Ac. and other Piks. fRItT, -k' 1 iKKhY-, Capons, Ac. 11 as 1 Decorated. To Notts.

Pbkssed Bttf Cocxru Voi.x and olhei Hoca. for Dinners, cs. French Pastries, k- an i for Afternoon q. j-, Ai Homes, Ac. at KN I.STUN-Sl miOTHERS.

i DIIESSIXG RAGS. L.VPOEST STOCK THE COUNTY I QIIELTEXILUI, MBS. r.K’lv, oUs t. T. FRENCH 4 KNOT.I'II I OHbF.T.- is CRKAT VAUII.TV.

the srEuiAi.i i V. Kin-iuE, w-ii-K-. NEW BI 0.1i.-tTS CHII.UREN A. 4 A 111 NO I.ADIF.b THE RATION Al. I oil IT.

Corsets Kepxickd. REGENT -2 lIONTIKLI.IF.R WAI.K. IIIKLTKMIAM 'Thi-rp door- from Kotunda.) Tin; RCNInNS, FNLAIKIKD JOINTS, F.AI) NAILS, all Diseases of the Feet i.titiScallv ami l.y W. 1 KINT MCMtoUD, Surgeon Chiropodist ('jt-' tmpil of Dr Za. l.arie.

Loudoiij. Author of I reaumi.t ol the Diseases -I lha n-e 'Twpeuee. UttMoNO it.r.RiCß, IfKOSiNT CIIKI.IKMUM. qavexdisii n.i:i!Y. NEW PAITKIINi.

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awm Suit' i a CUKLTKNHAIf Tenun to Ilutclfl, Clubs, (bflja. ESTABUSIIKI) 1873. OF THB Wi.STFfIN KVJ--NINO PRF.S3. Tl I.ITIIO.NK Hkad Offi' AND Ch ROUES TO Chi i.Tr.Mt HiKf Branch on ron OfH Gi.ouck>tfen*. Stroud, 1 Grantillr lloosk, NoIK.N AM) NOTIONS.

The French have evidently that conic what conic may I the of evidence pointing towards innocence of Drey there shall he no revision of his cas for fear of implicating some olihcir own iVicnds The judges have Ft a pretty plainly that what they have to think of is not the evidence that before them so much as the honour (f the Army and the convenience of the A luiinislraliou. all that, it was I but a mtij 'l il ot tlic Court Cassation in favour of revision ihe case. The Government were thcrce jcaced in a quandary; hut having to believe that, if they could I iTct a majority of judges on their side hut particular court they might have I I influence over the whole judicial to obtain it, they promoted a bill i- the revision of judicial cases one particular court to all divisions he courts combined. The committee experts pronounced against the bill by a majority ol 'J to Jhis deter the Government from press'heir measure, uud they succeeded iu it by a small majority. It is that M.

Dupuy and his friends all their political influence to any further sifting of the evidence Dreyfus case. Tue anomalies of local taxation were of a spiltited debate in the i 1 hist i here id i i'ibt that some people escape lightly iho responsibility of contributing the exelieqner of the comnumity hich they reside, and that others have I rather more than their share of incubus. Shopkeepers and the class gonerally include themselves i the latter category. A tradesman a lease luuuing for a considerable to the the hero of the Thrasher Darin ff Karl in South umtos Ikau 1 hump and family. "I are rci.umg at full will ill i 'irr .11 MaJrnrfialil -irt.

Daily Mary 1 i n- i.nt with Koirl hut will'i-'iiiv h-r a I months unlj. 1 The 1 esi inn; (if lh- wriHi of Mr 1.1 i I) lhrhefeUer tie imllioiiairr. 1 that he is ins. rably Si Vellty-tlie lll.eivuel epl- am him f.ir a Tir reniarkahl" a' bis fill i an- is (Very Isvn nueh hr him within rlv tears, and ma.iily hy tl unsmitiu' -i- mhinaliim he directs. In It had nethitig at all.

in IS'ia. 11l I I 20,000 of i lip han 10 000 00 delivery wugoi lilies, Hti'l '-wu tankti. tank ar ami fui ihe snj.ply 'limit in; KHALIFA Ms camr UK' ic noitrki' column ha 1 ihv iH.b.tion. and found it to a strong one shore of Lake The column has r. m.etl to the Nile Without encountering the enemy.

tiK CUOMWELL WAS EDUCATED. It was JecideJ Enduy at Ciodmanobeati'r by tWuv.rnorsufSt. John's Hospital and Grammar School foundation. Huntingdon, to commemorate Cromwell's connection with the school. He future leader of the Commonwealth was here educated by Dr.

heard, headmaster of that day, and now the rernors of the histone matitution have decided to celebrate Cromwell's tercentenary by raising a fund for building endowments and scholarships. THE ENGLISH CHURCH UNION. We have received the following Owing to the persistent attacks which have been made on the doctrine and worship of the Church during the last eight or nine months by Jlr Kensil, both by speeches in public halls and Baptist chapels and by interruptions of Divine service churches and owing also to the attacks made 1,1 the columns of the 2'ultra by Sir dluim Harcourt, Lord Grimtborne. Mr Samuel Smith, and others, there baa been'of late a remarkable addition to the ImmiTreof the E.U.U. During last six months 3.021 persons have joined the union, and what is especially noteworthy of these hare joined smre the great meeting at Bradford on September 20, at vvh.el.

Lord lla ifax delivered bis address on 'The Position of the EX.I of the Present Attack, and new members iire joining every day. STOW PROGRESS OF EDUCATION. The reoort of the National Education oT the infft'Dg iZiou de.lx with and preasiiig queations couurttrf with XLtioa, In a review of the pa-t Urn the period of the Suciely'a exi.tencc, the ropoit that although the principle of popular coulro! Made it naa been almost Unurstrouslr 'school Hoards should lie made umTcrsai. he srealn mrsl d.strict. should be enlarged, and i should Lave power to 1 vi Ie a Board School within reasonable distance r.

of ratepayer who arc drasatisfied with the existing accomodation. ted "Stoel aativu of seoundary educatiou. THE POLICE COURTS. THIS DAY. CHELTENHAM.

the Mayor Aid. Norman, in the chair), Col. Croker-King. and Major J. C.

Griffith. Haines (26), haulier, Hereford-place, was charged on a warrant with assaulting Collins on December 7th last. The prisoner voluntarily gave himself up at 10 o'clock that morning, so that the prosecutrix had not been communicated with and was not present It was stated that prisoner and his brother were summoned lust December, but prisoner failed to appear. He now pleaded guilty, and was fined 10s, costs remitted. LOCAL VITAL STATISTICS.

HEALTH OF GLOUCESTER. During the three months ending on the there were reginterod in Gloucester Union 437 births and 259 deaths, and of these 3Go and 193 respectively occurred in the The 137 births in the Union comprised 214 of and 223 of girls, and gave a rate of 32-4 per 1,000 persons living, as aga.nst 27'1, 2S 2, and 30 7in the first three of the year. Ihe births in the city showed an increase of 39. Hi.d were, with one exception, the highest recorded during the past three years, the other numbers during that period having ranged upwards from 290 in the first to 3b7 in the second quarter of 1897. The birth-rate in the city, which had successively risen from to and further rose to 3-Vl per 1,000 during the quarter under notice, as against 28'3, and in the fourth quarter of 1595-G-7 while in the rural part of the Union the birth rate last quarter was 23-1 (or 12-0 per 1,000 lower than in the city), as compared with 22 s2 I.

and 28 6 in the previous quarters. In 67 large towns of Eugland and Wales, which include Gloucester and contain a population oi nearly four the birth rate last quarter averaged 28-2, and was 6-9 lower than the rale in the city, but 1 more than that in the rural district of Gloucester and in Westbury-ou-Severa it was i'J in Chcltenam -'I in Stroud Jl in Tewkesbury in Bristol 2Sand in irencester 0 1,000 The 2)9 deaths last quarter in the union included 120 of males and I-JO of females, and were two lielow the average in the corresponding quartern of the throe preceding; years; they were equal to a rate of 19 2 per 1,000 persons living, as compared with 2i-y, and IT-) in the three previous quarters. The 1 03 deaths In Ihe city fell below the average by and were, with five exceptions, the highest recorded during the past three years the lowest number among the other quarters having been 1U the second quarter of 1807, and the highest 307 in the second quarter of 1890. In the first three quarters of the rear the death rates in the nty hud been 101. 14 7, and IG 0 per 1,000 respectively, and during the last quarter the rate rose again to per 1,000.

as against I.Vo. and in the fourth quarters of l.S‘>)-G-7 the rate Inst quarter having been I above the average in the 67 towns. The GG deaths in the rural district last quarter exceeded the average by G. and gave rate of as compared with 17 7, 1-V3, and 19 in 1 the four previous ipiarters and in other districts 1 in the neighbourhood the rates as follow 1 in cstbury-on-Scvern. in Cheltenham, lii-4 in Stroud.

18 6 in Tewkesbury, 0 in Cirencester, and 16-1 in the city of Bristol. I A mom' the deaths in Gloucester city there 1 vfi re included 16 of infants under one year of agr. and of aged upwards of Go years. The infant deaths were in the proportion of 126 per l.ouo births registered, as compared with 190 In the previous quarter and 13) in the quarter c.t lust year. In the rural districts the infant mortality showed an increase jvr births and reached 3GG the mean rat- in the entire union last quarter having been llt per 1,000 births.

Among the other districts I.V.'.inarh Mini hinhampton hud tlm lowest, and Cheltenham, IVampton, and Horsley had the highest proportions of infant mortality and in the 07 towns the infant mortality last quarter was 171, and was 4 more than that in itv and lu) less than in the rural district of (i'ouecss r. The 39 of persons i lust quarter in the city showed a decrea.se of 4 from the pr- v.ous nurnher, and were 13 below I the average, the 29 in the rural district an of 7. THK ZYM -TIC UISLASES. dealliH from all iu the Uuion ijuurlrr, 'J referred to Jiarrhcra, 7 to 1 to whooping cough, and I to fever, hut not unv to smull-pox, to measles, or scarlet fever, or. in all, Ift deal lis referred to the zymotic diseases, and gave a rule of o.

as compared with atid 'J in the three previous juarters. zymotic death-rate in the city, ihich had born I and in the first three quarters, fell to I i per I.OUO last quarl -r, as a --ainst 3. 7f, and 11 in the four the deaths referred to thoscl dis-aaes in the city having numWed 13, of which li tine to diphtheria, to diarrha-u, and I to fever, hut not oue to any other of the zvmotic diseases, while during the previous quarter there occurred J'J from diarrhoea, 5 from whooping cough, and I each from fever aud from measles, in the rural portion of the I'nion the zymotic death-rate last quarter was higher than that in the city, und was I as against 1-7 p-7 and I'O in the four previous quarters', there having occurred last quarler deaths from diarrhoea, I from diphtheria, ami I from whooping cough. In the 07 I towns the zvmotic deaih-nte av rage-l and is o- 7 more th in iu the city, and U' i more ihan in tie- rural and in Min was oa, in Cheltenham 1 in Stroud O-b, 1' pt-r I in 1 Tho zymotic death in were generally vrrv low last oua. these dislru ls tl.er.- only I one where n- than two deaths were referred to any of the principal this been lieltonliani.

where there re 'rel from diarrhn six from let- r. four ir in four from wh cough, nnd three from vera. Ten Nt deaths w. re recorded in the and three in the rural district, being equal 0 a rate of pei I.dOO in each part, as ugainat (i Gin the towns. Inqueala were held on 10 of the aths in the ity, and them occurred in these numbers were in the and 14 -i eent.

of the total rent, in the rural district, and 1 and IU eeut. in the f-T tow The causes of 1 (or 21 of the deatlia last cpiarter in the city were not certified either by a registered medical practitioner or after inquest, while in the 07 towns I 9 per cent, of the births were not certified. thk ykar 1898. inMi During last year the births in the ity numbered I.al and the deaths 7JI. The births gave a rate uf 1.000 living, aa against 32 0 iu iu IS4)G and in ISDi while the deaths were equal to a rate of 17 1.

as compared with and lb'4 in the three previous The infant deaths nuralicrcd and were equal 142 per 1.000 births, as against 122 in the preceding year, while the deaths of elderly person, numbered 103, an-L showed a decrease 'Fhe zymotic deatu rate, which liau been IT. and 3'l in die three roaia, further tell to I'B per 1.000 during the year under notice the deaths referred to these disewes having TO, of which 1 was due measles, to scarlet ferer. 1 1 to diphtheria. 9 to i whooping cough, 3 to fever, and 41 to diirrhou. As compared with 1597 there was a greater fatidilv fast rear from diarrha-a and Irom wh'WPing cough, but a less fatality from each of the zymotic diseases.

In the rural district the birth rale last year was 03,5 or 8 0 per 1,000 lower than in the city, amt th- death rate was 20 0. or JT! higher than the rate in the city. Infant deaths to the number of ,11 were registered, and were in the proportion of 177 tier 1.000 births. The zymotic death rate in the rural district fell below that in the city by and was only per 1,000 living; the deaths attributed to thcae diaeuaes numbered IS, and included from diphtheria, 4 from whooping cough, 2 from starlet fever, and 4 from diarrhma. EDUCATIONAL ITEMS.

The prison authoritives are determined to every facility for the education of pnsoncM, notwithstanding the extra expense that it wd and with this end in view, more scholastic officers are to ho appointed. The Civil Servi. announce that an open competitive examination will he held in I onSon in April next for at least four student iul-rpreterships in her Majesty Consular Service 1U English student teachers in French coileircs pay (f 16) yewf. ud a I SHi the teaching ofEagbsh.m return for board and instruction I reach. hey be over 18 and under 30 years age.

1 examination of occur in Oct. 1899, will he held at Newnham Cambridge, during Easter week. THE ECHO, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11. CHELTENHAM AND GOUNTV. Tntknded Dividend.

James Daria. High -street and Bennington-street, Cheltenham, hatter aud hosier. A fancy and evening dress ball will be held at the Promenade Assembly Rooms, Regent-street, on Monday night. It is being arranged by Mr and Mrs George Hawkins. Chki.tenuam Opera The French a successful musical comedy, will commence a return visit on Monday next of six with a matinee on Saturday.

Swine fever returns tor the week ended February 4th show that there was one outbreak of swine fever recorded in Gloucestershire, with six animals slaughtered. Presentation. unmarried members of the police force on the Cheltenham station have presented P.C. Pinuell with a handsome standard amp to celebrate his recent wedding. The Socicte Nationale dew Profeaaeurs Francaia on Angclterre have awarded the following distinctions to pupils of the Cheltenham Chandler, Conversation Prize Charterhouse Prize) L.

Bidsn, mention houour- ible. We are asked to state that Miss Blanche Belcher, of Matherley Lawu, will, an hon. treasurer of the Cheltenham branch of the National Anti-Vivisection Society, receirc The subscription is Is aui the Liberal Club on Friday night the Cheltenham Liberal Debating Society discussed the proposition of Mr 11. A. King that old-age pensions are impracticable without sonic reform of the poor-law.

The proposer's views were sharply criticised, though the motion was so framed that no exception oohld be taken to it. Among those who took part the debate were Messrs Gibbs, E. Bourne, J. G. Carr, W.

H. Pegg. C. Lodge, P. F.

J. Smith, N. Harrison, W. Anaell, Jenkins, W. Evans, etc.

The meeting closed with vote of thanks to the chairman (Councillor Preston) and the opener of the debate. Itn G.R.E.V., i Compaxtes. for the week ending Saturday, February ISth. class of instruction for Is.b. officers (under the Sergeant-Major), parade in at 7.30; Tuesday, gymnastic class, under the instructor, Thursday, gymnastic class, order (signed) T.

A. Creoan. K.E. and Adjutant IstG.R.KV. for and Companies will be enrolled on Monday at i .30 pm.

The annual dinner of and Companies will be held at the Drill-hall on Wednesday. 22nd Febraan at 7.1-3 p.m. Tickets can be obtained at the Drillhall on Tuesday and Thursday. No tickets can be obtained after Monday, 20lh iust. Festival Society's The programme for this concert, which is to given the Assembly Rooms on Monday night, is unusually attractive.

Vhe principal work for performance is a work which the young Malvern composer wrote specially for fhe Leeds Festival last year, and which has been bailed by the critics as the greatest work of this essentially and characteriat cally English composer. The soloists are Miss Agnes Nicholls, Messrs Charles Henry Bunman, and Charles Knowles. The concert ill also include Ballade in A which created such a fnroie at tlm last Gloucester Festival. It will be conducted by the composer. Royal Gipsy Cmii.ubkn.” Mr Thomas Gipsy a return visit to Cheltenham Com Exchange on Monday next, and judging by the reception accorded them on their previous visit, they will be heartily welcomed.

Mr Torakinson has made the combination ot jtirenile talent stronger in eat detail. These children ire appeared More royalty twic-' since their last appearance here, making in all Keren times that they have had this honour. A Gipsy Orchestra, under the direction of Mr T. Sydney Smith, perform an up-to-date selection of music. There will be two matinees, on Wednesday and Saturday, and on Sunday, February sacred concerts will be given, in which the whole troupe will I.L.r -At the OJdtellows' Hall, Cheltenham, on Friday a concert took place in connection with the above.

Councillor Bence presided. An interesting programme had been compiled, and a very enjoyable evening as a pent, each of the being recalled. Mrs Uingcr, who contributed several was in especially good voice, pleasing immensely with The little blue pigeon and A Frog he lived in a Mr W. J. Brown gave creditable renderings of storm and warrior securing encores to which he I suitably responded.

Miss E. Rogers was also in good voice, giving sympathetic renderings of her songs. A. Rogers ami Mr Tom Symons also gave tine expositions of pretty Mr E. Rossi ter very creditably performed the duties of accompanist, also cleverly contributing a pianoforte solo.

Mr Frank Tucker provided the comic element, and received vociferous recalls for all 1.0.U-T. weekly session of Samaritan Lodge 1.347 was held on Friday night hi the lloral Well Lr'cture-hall, St. George Mr W. G. Erringlon, C.T., rreHiding.

Three candidates were duly admitted, the result of the recewt mivdon, and the following telegram was read from Bro. E. Tennyaon Smith: greetings to you and all brothers and sisters; trust you may secure many new members God with you till we meet again. ours faithfully, Tennyson Smith, The reports of the officers showed 11J in good standing, with balance in hand of orer 11. After rect-tw, the following were duly installed officers for the quarter by M.ss 1,.

0. Mr W. Kirii.glon V.T Miss Long; Mamrti-Id F.S.. Mr Smith Mi 1,. Miss Bmsldield; Mar, Mr W.

Staite I.G Mr Hughes; 0.G.. Mrs Starks, assistant Mr wley 0.M.. Mr W. Ph-lps; P.C.'l.. Mr T.

K. Andrews representatives District Lodge. Messrs U. Mansfield andLongand MissL alternates, Mr A. Skinner and Miss-s Lmg and Sloneham.

Various of thanks brought a busy session to a dose at m. of prizes to the children attending the Parish Church Girls' School took place on Friday night. The proceedings commenced with tea to the children, following which the school managers and their friends had toa together in oua of Hie dass-rooms. Just before six (he Mayor and Mayoress were accorded a hearty greeting on ir arrival, and after being introduced to the children by the Hector, the Mayor presided over tlm entertainment ven by children, conaiatingof songs and mu-a ul drill, with recitatioua. Tin Mayor then distributed the prizes which had been awarded for regular attendance, punctuality, and success the examinations, and which hud been provided by members of lh- congregation at a cost of about The gathtring concluded with a vote of thanks to the Mayor, proposed by the Kef.

P. A. Nash, seconded by the K-v. W. 11.

bluart-tox. was a Urge attendance of parents of the, seholars and other friends, the latter inc udmg the Rev. G. P. K.

W.nlaw, Miss Woodward. Miss Wethered, Miss Ricketts. Mi as Clarke, Mrs I ami Mies Anderson, Airs Cookes, Miss Sturt, Sr Cueltekham The final perform- 1 ance of tho wrilten for the oocwion) Su.g a Hoog of Supencc took place on Friday night before a crowded audience. The boys still maintained the good reputation gainer! by their previous efforts, and many of the songs and dances were redemanded. At the close of the performance the King stepped forward and offered to Mrs from the boys, a beautiful shower bouquet, which Col.

Pemberton handed to her, and, in the name of the boys, thanked her for her kindness to them in superintending the dresses. Another surprise followed. Mrs Orpen-Palmer, carrying her bouquet, mounted the platform and personally thanked the boys, and then told them that a lady who was present at the special performance on Wednesday afternoon was sj delighted with them that she hid sent each boy a new silver sixpence fact, as they sang, A silver sixpence, new and bright, fresh from the r.oyal She then, for this lady, presented each boy with the new silver coin. The crowded audience showed their appreciation of the thoughtfulness of this lady, and uljo at the way the boys had Mrs Orpen- Palmer. The mar then thanked the for the pleasure they had given, and the curtain dropped.

Cheltenham Carpenters and Members of the trade assembled at the Hall on Friday, where a Mucking concert and social was held, presided over by Bro. E. O. Tovey. During the evening an address given by Bro.

Curie, J.P. (Bristol). The speaker drew attention to the improved trade generally, and spoke of the value of combination to ineresae the comfort of the workers. He knew that the members of the trade in the cat of England were considered slow, but he ventured to say that they ultimately accomplished their ends. Outlining the position of tr unlo, country, he said that statistics showed that there were only 21 per cent, of organised workers There were 219,072 organised workers Great Britain, and of these 65.369 were carpenters and joiners.

was looking forward to a Une when the two kindred societies would unite, nithongh he was of opinion that there was room for both. They had no doubt heard of the new West of England Budding Employers Federation. They had, he assured them, nothing whatererto fear from an organisation of employers, for they could deal better and more satisfactorily with them as a body. Speaking of the trade locally, the speaker contraated the wages several West oi' England towns with those paid in Lancashire and Yorkshire wnere less hours are worked, r. marking that in his opinion 8d an hour should be paid in a town of the importance of Cheltenham.

The Id advance which they were seeking he ventured to think they would pruture before long. The speaker then drew attention to the political side of the question, and sighted a time when legislature would do much for the children of the country who were sent to work at the age of 11. Songs were contributed by Bros. Hebden, I Sherwood. Tovcy, Moore, and Messrs 1 ike, DodweU, Symonda, and others.

A number of Gloucester brothers were present, and Mr Ciarke presided at the pianoforte. Voles of thanks to the speaker, chairman, concluded the gathering. Congest at The Leioit. One of the best concerts ever given the village took place on Friday night at the Schoolroom, when the genial vicar, the Her. A.

11. Lister, presided over an excellent attendance. Two pianoforte duets by Mrs Weston and Miss Watts were well received, and the glees by the choir, who showed evidence of careful training by Mrs Thomas, were excellently rendered. Miss and Mr songs evidently gave pleasure, and the latter joined Mi Dolman in two duets, the second i of which was rc-dcmuuded. A Cheltenham party consisting of Mr and Miss Beatrice Dredge and Mr Hamilton kindly ussisU'd, and their efforts were much appreciated.

Mr Dredge received a double encore for his spirited rendering of Waste not, want and me ft grip of your Miss Dredge quite captivated the audience with her rendering of and A little bit of Mr Hamilton's songs were exceedingly humoious, his local allusions being ranch enjoyed. Three cheers having been given for the vicar, the concert concluded with the National Anthem. Where Nature fails Art in. Consult Bar.aow». Burneon Dent.st.

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The Astrological Institute held its annual meeting at the Memorial Hall, London, on Frinight, the presidency of Mr Bishop- Culpepper. Quite a large number of old women of both sexes assembled, but there were also. 1 am bound to confess, says a Afointnf fadfr representative, a sprinkling of young and distinctly pretty astrologeresses. The credulous, ever-gullible lair sex outnumbered the men present by at least twenty to one. Mr Alan Leo, the champion astrologer of the world has won more belts and cups than any other man in the astrological a long address on the influence of the planets on the month in which you happen to be born.

Future generations are advised to keep the following data in mind, and UitUNOK TO BK BORN' IN MARCH. For instance, that month is under the something or other ot a planet hose name I recollect. This planet spells intellectual power, strict reasoning, and calm collected thought. Another good time of the year to be born is from 20 May to 20 June. The unborn should do their best to make a debut in this sublunary sphere at or about then, fur they will love education, promote educational improvements, and come out at the top of the poll for the London School Board.

Infant policemen and school ushers arc all bom under Sagittarius, 20 December Sagittarius is the planet of law and order, and as Mr Leo finely said, The Sagittarians when wellbalanced are very authoritivc is just like 999. Nearly everybody, however, is bora under Venus. This planet, as the planet of is continually at work. Other plaueta rise and fall, but TKNUS GOES OX 108 EVEB. It is bad for people, is persistent industry uf enus, but, on the other hand, it is doubtful if the influence of the planet is absolutely necessary.

People would make fools of thenaselyes eVcn if there were no such nlanet. Pisces, which rules from 20th February to 20th March, seems to run Venus very close in the matter of the affections. It is the planet of Uniyersal Lore, and as such, indeed, when you come to think of it. is more entitled to our respect than Venus, which only seeks to make mischief between young couples. The report of the society expresses a wish that donations flowed in more There is no planet, it appears, which compels members to pay their subscriptions.

This is an omission from the celestial scheme which Mr Alan Leo should proceed to repair without delay. What is the use of ruling the heavens if you bring the planets to bear upon the non-paying Scorpio, if turned on full, might do the trick for the institute. Legal expenses are, it appears, a trifl- heavy, and the members are in tills matter also distressingly backward. If the magistrates only did their duty by the legal of the science would perhaps be much heavier. THE BISHOP AND THE vicar.

The Bishop of Truro has written to the Rev. C. Fillingham, vicar of Heaton, begging him to abandon his intention of preaching in a Nonconformist chapel at Truro next Sunday. Mr Fillingham has declined to acquiesce unless the Bishop will promise to put down Ritualism and idolatrous practices. DOOM OF HARD-WORKING Dr.

F. Von Luachan slates that the known as Wataturu in German Fast Africa is vanishing from an extraordinary cause. The men, being hard workers, are so much in request by neighbouring tribes in which the women work that they are all being absorbed into these tribes. SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST AN OFFICER. At Bath on Friday Captain Granville C.

Forbes, aged 30, of 1 Park-place, was charged on warrant with improper behaviour with Mark Rutherford, 14 years of age, a member of Christ Church choir. Accused was remanded until Wednesday next. The Bench decided to allow bail, priaoner £2OO and two sureties of £lOO each. INTERNATIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENT During the past three months great progress has been made in the movement to organise an International Chess Tournament to be held in London during the coming auromer.and it is now announced that the committee have made arrangements to hold the tournament in St. Stephen Great Hall, adjoining the Royal Aquarium.

Play ill laG six or seven weeks, commencing on the 30th of May. It is proposed to hold two first a double round tournament limited to about lb players, which, it is hoped, will include all the finest in the world, and, secondly, a single round tournament of 20 or more not competing in the double round tournament. The prize fund will, it is anticipated, amount to about £1,500, and towards this promises have been received of about the meetings of convocation. At sitting of the Upper House of Convocation the Province of Canterbury, a resolutien waa carried declaring that the the revised version of the Bible in the public servi'-ea of the Church, where this is desired by the elerjry and pe'-ple, ia not open to any weUfoundeef objection, and will tend to promote a more intelligent knowledge of Holy Scripture. In the Lower House, a resolution was moved by the Archdeacon of Lincoln, assuring the I pper House of ita desire to uphold the authority of the Bishops, and exhorting the clergy to entertain with caution modes of thought and action which may weaken the very independence of the Church.

'Hie Archdeacon of Exeter moved the previous question, which was earned bv a large majority. Both Houses were prorogued till April the Convocation of a discussion was continued on I'riday the Lower House on a resolution thanking the Upper House for the proposal to rehabilitate the Ecclesiastical Courts, and expressing loyalty to the Bishops and the Prayer-book. The Lean of Ripon moved an amendment opposing an alteration of the Ecclesiastical Courts. The amendment was rejected by 50 to five votes, and the resolution carried. Convocation was subsequently The new Airic, built by Messrs Harland and Wolff for the mite Star Line, has arrived in the Mersey from Belfast, and will shortly leave for New York in ballast.

The company now possess-excluding the Oceanic and Medic recently twin screw vessels, each approximating or exceeding 10,000 gross measurement. Great Sale of Outfitting; at Dicks Sons to-day. CORRESPONDENCE. VIVISECTION AND VACCINATION. TO KDITOK Sie, The real significance of the Hon.

Stephen Coleridge's answer to my question on Thursday evening at the anti-vivisection meeting does not, appear ou the surface. It is this The Koval Commission on Vaccination has condemned arm to arm inoculation the Anti-Vivisection Society Lav now, out of the mouth of its treasurer (Mr Coleridge), publicly condemned the horrible cruelty attendant upon the manufacture of calf lymph, which has been subeUluted for human lymph. Vaccination has therefore been doubly condemned. This is a great point gained, and one which 1 was not sure of gaining when I resolved to put my question. 1 will put the matter in anothe- form.

It ia ooutanded that vaccination is good and beneficial but under the A- 1 of ISOS, which provides for calf lymph to bo used, it cannot be practised without the infliction of dreadful torture upon animals. Consequently, by anti-vivisectors say nothing of stands condemned. The applause from the Urge audience which greeted mv question me that public feeling at last been aroused upou the subject, and thst those present at least fully appreciated the efforts that are being made to remove the dreadful incubus which has held the nation in too long. This is a good omen for the future. GEORGE BR A Dl FED.

Henrietta-street. Cheltenham, Feb. loth. PAIILIAMENTAUY bUMMAHV. HOUSE oF LORDS.

In the House of Lords ou Friday, on the motion of the Earl of Dudley, the Companies Bill, which was identical in terms with that which had been read a second time during the last three years, was read a second time and referred to a committee. The B.shop of Ely. in correcting a statement made by Mr S. Smith on the ritual debate in the House of the previous evening, said he wished it to understood that he considered the Sarum Breviary a very objectionable work, and that it was not in use ia the Ely Theological College. The rose at twenty-five minutes to live DISTRICT NEWS.

TEWKESBURY In proprietorship of the Bell Hotel, Mr Walton is auooeedad by Mr W. J. Evans, from the New Inn Hotel, Ledbury. SAUL. At Bridgwater petty sessions Walter Morgan, master and owner of the trow George, of Saul, Gloucestershire, was charged with having, at Puriton, trespassed upon the Great Western Railway.

Defendant was fined £1 and costs. DURSLEV Local Government. fortnightly meetings of the Hoard of Guardians and Rural District Council were held at the Workhouse on Friday, Col. Browne, J.P., presiding. The book showed that the Workhouse contained 82 inmates, against 9i in the corresjamding period of last year, and that 73 vagrants had been relieved during the fortnight, decrease 51 on the year.

The vaccination officers presented their returns, which showed that in the Durriey and ley districts from January to June, 1898, there were 07 births and 21 successful vaccinations, and 12 exempted by certificates, In the Wotton-under-Edge district during the same period there were Gl births and 23 vaccinations, S') children being unaccounted for. At the District Council, sitting the Sanitary Inspector reported that no case of infectious disease had been Jiotitted since the last meeting. With regard to the transference of highways, it was resolved not to advertise for a Surveyor for some time, as the present officials of the Highway Boards were entitled to three months. WINCHCOMBE. Liteeap.t and Dlbaxi.ng TLe annual soiree of this aociety was held iu the Town on Thursday night, and there was a good attendance of members and friends.

Captain an operetta, by permission of Mr Carte, was performed, the characters being taken by Messrs I'. E. Smith, A. S. Grist, and G.

Torey, Miss E. and Miss K. Smith. The little piece went capitally, and provocative of ranch the in their hinging, dancing, and speaking, being very good. A more venture was a series uf scenes from Mr E.

E. Wood impersonated the hero, and Miss V. A. Sexty, Lady Macbeth, both being; extremely yuod. Messrs Jepsou, Westlake and Torey look small parts, and Miss K.

IlaU was gentlewoman. The curtain rose upon a capital scene, depicting the weird sisters on the heath, the parts of the witches being taken by Miss Marquand, Key, and Miss Simon. All the dresses were handsome and appropriate, and eTeryone was delighted with this bit of Shakespeare. A gramophone was requisitioned, and gave out songs, speeches, etc. Acctbfnt.

Friday a young womssn named Maria Welsh, between 19 and 20 years uf age, of The Nursery, Ross, and iu the employ of Capt. and Mrs Vore Ilopegood, Mount near Ross, met with a serious accident as she was coming downstairs at Mount Craig when she slipped and fell. She was conveyed to the Ross i Cottage Hospital, when it was found that she had broken two bones iu her left leg below the knee. Dinxer to the The chairman of the Ross bench of magistrates (Rev. Preb.

L. B. Hawkshaw) on Friday afternoon entertained the police of the Ross and Harewood Eud division to dinner in the Town-hall, Ross, in observance of the maiden session that was held at Ross on January 20th. The chair was taken by the Rev. E.

Hawkshaw, and amongst those present were Colonel (). K. Middleton, Captain K. H. Vcrsehoyle, Mr A.

W. Foster, M.h.IL, Aid. S. Blake, Dr. G.

Strong, Mr H. C. MolTatt, Mr Cooper, J.P.’s, Mr A. B. Marling clerk), Supt.

A. S. Cope, etc. The catering was ably carried out by Host and Hostess E. Knibbs, of the Head Hotel, Ross.

Military Funebal. The remains of the late Mr Ernest son of the late George Dekins, of Brookend-street, Ross, and formerly in the band of Ross (B) Company. Ist Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers, were interred in St. Parish Churchyard on Friday afternoon with honours. The baud of the company, under the conductorship of Bandmaster G.

Reeves, attended, and played the Dead March The coffin, which was covered with the Union Jack, was borne to the grave by eight members of Company. A large number of persons assembled in the streets to witness the procession. The service was conducted by the Rev. F. W.

Worsey. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr T. W. Ryall, of Stationstreet, Ross. NFWS SIFTINGS.

Large paper mills at Irongate Wharf, Paddington, were destroyed by fire on Friday. On evening. Kidlesworth Hall, fhetford, with da valuable contents, was totally destroyed by fire. The funeral of John Whibley, the victim of the Biddenden tragedy, took place on Friday, when the remains were interred in liiddendcn church- Plague continues to spread in India, and it is stated that 1.000 deaths have occurred iu Bombay city this week, which is ctjual to a rate of 100 per 1,000. Two cases under the Workmen Compensation Act were beard at Cardiff County-court on Friday, lu one his Honour garc judgdmcnt for X2O, and in another awarded 35.

By the fall of a gable of a house in course of erection in Aberdeen on Friday, three masons were buried in the ruins and severely injured. A fourth man was killed on the spot. At Whitechapel County-court on I-nday Thomas Allen was sued for acting as an apothecary without authority, and his Honour gave judgment for amount claimed by the Society of costs. The not revenue of the Manchester Ship Canal Company will allow of the payment of interest on first and second mortgage debentures and 1270 in interest on the Manchester Corporation loan of i 0,000,000. lu the French Chamber of Deputies on Friday, a discussion took place on the bill providing for the revision of the Dreyfus case by all the divisions of the Court of Cassation silting together, instead of by a single division.

In the end the bill was adopted by 3.52 votes to 210. VACCINATION 01' FSTION. EASTBOURNE GUARDIANS CLIMB DOWN. Some exciting scenes took place at the Eastbourne Board of Guardians on Friday, when the Local Government Board letter, calling upou them to appoint a vaccination officer without delay, was considered. The Ker.

J. W. Purrincrttm saitl the matter was urgent. He understood that the next step would be for the Local Gorernment Board to wire for the commitment of the Guardians (defiant laughter from Councillor White Tommy rot! Mr Partington 1 appeal to the clerk. Is that the legal procedure Mr Philip Luck Dou make goose of yourself any more.

Mr Partington 1 know this, that the Local Government Board Inspector was down here the other week, and that was what he said. Mr Luck wanted to know if the Guardians wore slaves of the Local Government Board or protectors of the By 13 votes to II it was decided to rescind the previous resolution, and advertisa foi a vaccination Hull and Councillor Maude stated that, owing to the refusal of the Board to enforce the law the vaccination officer had been on the verge of starvation, and had nearly become an inmate of the workhouse. He was saved from that by the kindness of some A letter had been received from Councillor Lambert, a county magistrate, who intimated that ho would resign his position Guardian if I the members refused to obey the Local Government Board. KILLED BY LIGHTNING Darin" terrible stann wbich swept oror an Tlmrsday ainl Friday, loss of life and damage to property were occasioned by lightning and floode. At' Garldierrie, near Newport, lightning struck the dwelling-house of a man named Hanly.

and killed the owner and his wife well as a wen? Bitting before the kitchen tire. In Arragh, about eight milee from Nenagh, a man named Ryan is reported as havmg been killed by lightning. Tmiomnia Ab-o Nf.bvousseis Her Britannic Maiesty's Viff-Conbuiut Warri, K. A tie. writes fur the Eueciroi atuic Bei you sent me.

whikb ia verr mu- to my satisfaction, and the sound sleep I get convinces me that it will do rue good, and I tbMk you for the trouble you have taken eu my account Dyspepsia. Debility. Rheumatism, and all Organic Troubles, can now be cured by simply wearing one of the World-famed Elkctroi-atbic Belts, fheae Kemiim ceurmlent health ate now worn rularly by all classes of society, including many leading mShetl of the faeultr, whoae XZm 'co thousands i may be seen at the Medmal Battery bo. 1 439 Oxfoid-atreet. Loadoa, SPORTING GOSSIP.

Tomorrow The Recretarj of the Chelteuham Cricket CfutUenge Cup AsaociHtiou will glaJ to receive entrien for the trophy as soon a possible, as the annual meet in jf of the Association to be held at an early date. John Uillett, who has played for More ton-inthe-Mareh for the laat three seasons, and has done such jfooil service with the ball, has been engaged kj Dr W. C. Uraoe on the ground stall of the newly-formed club at the Crystal Palace. A dispute has arisen over the ground on which the Devon Kent football mutch, tixed for the loth should be played.

Mr G. 11. Harnett, on behalf of Kent, objects to the Rectory Field, Derouport, but is willing to have it decided on the Home Park enclosure. A telegram from New York yesterday states that Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim Jeffries have signed articles to tight 2d rounds or to a finish between April 24 and May 26, before the club offering the largest purse. If the tight can be arranged, Queeusbury rules will be adhered to, except that there is to be no hitting in clinches or on a break-sway.

The billiard match at the Egyptian Hail between Diggle and Roberts, Higgle receiving a start of in 21,000 up, was continued yesterday, and in the afternoon Diggle was seen to good advantage. During the day he made breaks of 169, 105, 111, 122, 110, and while best efforts were 74, 111, 94, and 225, The scores were advanced 19,662 Roberts, 15,730. A special telegram from Pretoria, dated February 10th, says Lord cricket eleven yesterday began a match against fifteen of Pretoria in glorious weather and before a fair attendance. The home team won the toaa, and went in first on a matting wicket. The iuuingt realised 207, Brauml making 41, A.

Tancrad 35, and V. Tancred 37. Cuttell took one wicket for 38 runs. Trott three for 48, Milligan Ihtee for 41, Bromley-Davenport five for 58, and Wilson one for 6. Dawson, who is conceding his rival 7,000 start in an 18,000 up billiard match, succeeded iu Easring him ou Thursday, the scores being left: tawson, Bateman, 14,882.

Bateman played a great game yesterday afternoon, making breaks of 250, 134, 184, 257, and 102, to 200, 62, 101, 118, and 56. Bateman, however, regained the lead, and at the interval the scores were Bateman, Dawson, 15,751. Dawson had matters much his own way at night. He made breaks of 56, 73. 173, 90, 67, 57.

and 56, to 60, 66, and 101 by bis rival, and at the close of the day the scores were: Dawsou, 16,500 Bateman. 16,326. YES, nur CRYSTAL-GINGER M4KF3 TUB BEST WINTER DRINK A In. BOTTLE makes about TWO GALLONS of Splendid Beverage. old by all Grocers and Stores Wholesale orders to IIUMFREY 328 HIGH-STREET, CHELTENHAM ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES Looker-On Anni vals.

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P. Frrnald, from lioa-se. Boiseter. from Newton Dauncey, Mias, from ritniborou U-42 cveacent. Oresson, Mr A.

R.N.. H.M.B. Majestic, from rortlacd fiom CliarltOQ. Kelley. Mis? Muriel, from Fi-t a House.

Lcwea, Miss from Houee. Mr 11. from Everslef Cha.se Imptmlsquare. Maxwell, from Medley, Mrs -nd Miss, and Mis Wilkinson, from Liverpool -10 Laasdown-paradc. Norm, Mrs and Misses, from Vurksliire-llawksworlu, Eldorado-raad.

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from Bmith, Miss Krelyo. from London and bucks Mr and Mis Uuecnalioluie. Abiuvsi.s at the rius- irAi. lloth.s. Qcbes'? Hon.

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Capt. The Border Regiment, 1 taiubndge-viUas, lor Leamington and Carlisle. Capt. and Mrs 11. M.

Elliot, 1 Pauconberj-Tillas, for Gordon nigblandem. and Mrs Nevil Mac ready. 4 Itoy-l Well-tcrrH e. I'mba la, India Capt. Bhakespeai Murray.

Suffolk Regiment, and Mrs Murray. Pembroke for London atd Dover. Sutcton U. W. thewe'l.

Am. Irion. H.M 6. Rodney. Portsmouth.

Her. B. and Mrs Boidett Newuhara, Claremont Lodge, for Billon Vicarape. ar York. Rev.

Arthur aud Mrs Chorley Wood house. Lyppia.t laidge. nbury Vica.age. on Mi'. It Can'down-tenure, for Mr? aud Bagot.

Koaaey House, for iD EM Abbeyholmr.for Dawson City. Alaska. Mr W. (Icrke, Indian staff Corps, utoha-lawn. for India.

7 Pdtnlle-crescent. for DAWIiAh. F-. and Mbs Cambridge House, for 12 Pittville-parade. for Cheshire.

Fletcher. Miss, 12 rfpa-buddmp. lor Tenby. (jarratt, Mrs and fcuwood, Ihe lark, for St Golding. Mm.

I'ud Lodge, for I-ranee. Harcieares. Mr and Mis Dennison, 1 Hill Lawn, for Cbilwell Hall. Nottingham, lenkin? Mr C. 2 Bays Hill Terrace, for Oxford.

Lukin. Mr U. sth Bengal Lancers, Walton Court, for MaUhewa, Mrs Bernard 30 for London. Morim. Miss Percy Mouse, PUtvule, lor Laacashire.

Newton. Mt W. fir ambndee. Mr C. J.

27 Park-place, for Yorkshire. Pioneer. Mis-, l-eelie Lodge. Tivoli, lor Coventry. lUyner.

Mr BOriel-place, tor i enmaeairawT. Henry, MrG. East Laocaabire Regiment, loifels. for Widley Fort, Coshara. Vickers, M.

5 lainsdowii-terrace, fer Chosmrc. Wkkhau. Mm, 1 Queen s-villas, lor Hampshue. Cl FT TO CONVOCATION PRESENTED BY BISHOP ELLICOTP. At the meeting of the Upper House of Convocation on Friday, the Bishop of Gloucester said he had been requested to present both Houma of ConTocation, on behalf of the delegates of the Oxford UuiTersily Press and the Syndics of the Cambridge University Press, a complete reprint of the revision of the Kerisod eruion, including the Apocrypha, and a very useful edition of the revisea marginal references.

He reminded his hearers that Convocation had agreed that there should be marginal and that Convocation should lake the responsibility of producing them. One meeting was held, and the very reasonable conclusion was arrived nt that the work would be far better done by experts, and that Convocation would never be able to go properly through the large amount of material which was available on this subject. He pressed strongly, particularly upon the University ol Oxford, the desirability of making some speed upon this subject, because Sunday teachers would not use the Revised Version because they could not by means of marginal references verify the references to Holy Scripture. The result was that a very strong committee was appointed, as well as a general editor, and the remainder would be found very lucidly set forth in the volumes he now had pleasure in presenting to Convocation I (applause). The Prcstlont aud the on bvhalf of their respective accepted the I and li.i the t.i -ter.

AND WAGES. THE COAL TRADE. The wages question iu the coal trade was again considered in London on Friday by the Conciliation Board, consisting of rcpresentatiTcs of the employers and employed. Mr Hewlett, of the Coal Association, presided. It was decided to increase the present rate of wages as from the first making-up day in April next by per cent, on the standard, and as from the first making-up day October next by another per cent.

woru) vou HAVE SOFT VELVETY SKEf XaEN Uss LA IT LAROLA LAIT LAiIOLA a It will entirely remoee aU hoew Imtaboa.Aßfl Skis smooth, AniwhiteAt aJI K4Me BoUlssWfcls. J4. ReetUam ft scm, Ckeiteokaas HOUSE OF COMMONS In the House of tifty-seren private members' bills were brought in and read a first lime. Mi Wvndham informed Mr Warner that it was proposed to establish a new riflle range near to Lichfield Barracks, and that a ail- had been procured. Questions haring been of, the adjourned debate on the Address was resumed, Mr Morton moving an amendment regretting that no mention made in the Speech that measures would be submitted dealing with the ownership, tenure, or (taxation of land in towns.

This was seconded by Sir J. Brunner, and in the subsequent discussion the speakers included Mr Chaplin, Mr Asquith, Mr Balfour, and Sir W. Foster. The amendment was rejected, and the debate was adjourned. The House rose at 11.45 p.m.

QUESTION: Mr Bartley asked whether Article 35 of the Education Code requiring all candidates for pupil teacherahips to be vaccinated had been carried out in all ases since the passing of the Vaccination Act of last session. J. Gorat Yes, sir. Mr Bartley asked the I'nder-Secretary of State for War whether vaccination was enforced on all men and boys who enter the army Wyndham: No man is enlisted unless he consents to be vaccinated. Mr Bartley asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether vaccination was enforced on all men and boys who enter the navy.

-Mr Goschen Yes, sir, in accordance with the regulations. Sir M. Wliite-Ridley, in answer to Mr Johnson- Ferguson, said the inclusive fee which he had recommended as a model to the local authorities for a certificate of exemption under the Act, 1898, was Is. (id. Mr Ooghill whether the Gorernment would take an early opportunity of repealing Section '2 of the Vaccination Act of lust sew.on, and whether it was the intention of the Gorernment to introduce the Rc-vaccination Bill which was promised last session.

Mr A. Balfour said it was not the intention of the Government to introduce any vaccination legislation in the course of the present session. Sir Charles Dilke paired on Friday night in favour of Mr E. J. C.

Morton's motion with Mr Ilenniker Heaton, against. In reply to General Russell. Sir M. lute- Kidley said proposed shortly to bring in hill to give increased power to the police to iko regulations for the street traffic of the metropolis. Leave was on Friday given to Mr Robson to introduce the new otherwise the bill for raising the age of the halftimer.

The second reading has been fixed for Friday, March 17th. The Board of Agriculture has appointed a departmental committee to enquire into and report upon the working of the Diseas of Animals Acts in sd far as they relate to glanders, and to consider whether any more effective measures ran with advantage be taken to prevent the spread of that disease. Owing to an accidental omission of one of the forms of Parliament, the Church of England Temperance Society's Bill on the subject of the Sunday closing of puMic-houses, for which Mr Tritton, had secured ninth place in the ballot, has lost that favourable position, an 1 unlikely to have an opportunity of maa.ng effectivo progress this season. admiral cervkra to be PROSECI'TEI). Tlir Supreme Military Court has decidei I Admirnl Omra and Captain Diaz Ik' prosecuted for their in tion w.th the diMaster to the Spanish at Santiago dc Cuba.

rKTROI.KUM LEGISLATION PROMISED. Tiie writer of the nolea in the Alihoujrh the t(ueen's Speech contninc lno mention of legislation in regard to petroleum. ,1 In understood that a measure in prepHral -ui at the Home Ofti- for introdm tion in the II of Commons this session, embodying mi the recommendations of year's Select as wore eerne 1 l.y euUlantial majorities- In re-eard to the propoaal to raise the from TScleg. I-' H'Odeg. which was agreed to hr a bare majorily after prolonirod the Government will, we heheve, make no attempt to give statutory toil: but regulations will probably he submitted tor the purpose ol preventing the mannlaelnro and sale of unsafe hit s.

and also for realrieting the storage mmuc uuantitr of p-Tohum oil. lu other words, the Government, whil- declining to assent to the raising of the flash-point, have satisfied that a has been made out lor apr lying to petroleum oil ceitain of the conditions w.i- govern the storage cind roieum spire BlimiS, MARRIAGES, DLAIHS MARRIAGES, K'-'-ruary at til- Ghureli. Circua-Atrr, l.y F. Brown. Henry Muttork, of hirouJ, t0 Bertha Annie Gingoll, of fir.n.»«tor PmcK February I Cirencester, hy the Ilcv.

L. If. JtvanA. i rri. e.

of Cireno-sl -r. to (laughl. rot William Wain, of HEATHS. BotOCK- February 8. at Hnrat Hospital, Flora iinliock (of aK-l 5, at the Hospital, Morelon, Wwin Baldwin, aged Deacoh o.

at Hew.a-lane C.renceater, Charlotte Deacon, widow, aged J. yeais. s.hi ijall lewkesbury, Fry. ugod 30 Hooo February 3, at anduworth. L-ndon, Mary Ann.

wife of John Hood, and third daughter of Joaeph and Eliza e-lilwanl. of Cirencester, in her year. at The I.ea/e.*. June, wife of A. Hopson JS o.

iiT I.ewiß-lane, cester. Milley. in her year. Newman at Cirom-estcr, .1 Newman, S3 years. Panuca-Feb.

7. at CollotiVyard. Clare-Mreet. Gloucester. Laura Patrick, aged 23 Smith-February ai Prescott, Winch, William Smith, aged S3.

Sotman-February at kesbury, Sarah Surman. aged 40 yearn. February at ire noeater, Alfred, aonof Charles aged Vines February at PakenhiU-lane, Stroud, James Vines, aged 70 years. Wni.tAMS— February 6, at 2 Hester, wife of George Williams, aged aged 7. years.

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