Force Orders 1880

X THIS DOCUMENT IS COPYRITE AND REMAINS THE PROPERTY OF THE CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY IT IS INTENDED TO AID THE RESEARCHER AT THE PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICE, CHESTER NO COPIES IN ANY DIGITAL FORMAT WILL BE ALLOWED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION FROM THE CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY OR THE TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF POLICING IN CHESHIRE CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY GENERAL ORDERS CJP4 VOLUME 3 1st January1880 ~ 30th December1880 General Order Purport Page No. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 1 2 3 4 Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st January 1880 The Chief Constable having made his half yearly inspection, has much pleasure in making known to the force generally, his satisfaction at the result, he is happy to observe that so far from any deterioration having occurred a manifest improvement is visible in all matters and that a determination seems to evinced, to endeavour to carry out his orders and maintain the high reputation possessed by the Cheshire Constabulary for its efficiency and discipline. The Chief Constable refers to his General Order of the 8th May last with pleasure as it appears to him it has been thoroughly acted upon and that Crime has been suppressed and the interests of the public considered. In conclusion he trusts that all ranks will enter upon the New Year with a full determination to assist him in his important duties, which if they do, must result in credit on themselves, satisfaction to himself and the County at large in as much as he feels that their interests are his, so long as duty is well and satisfactorily performed. Constable A. Pettingale, L Division is awarded the extra Special Duty Allowance of 5/- for his alertness on duty in discovering on the 26th ultimo that a boat had upset containing two boys on the River Dee and by his exertions rescuing them from the water in which they narrowly escaped being drowned. Superintendents will take in future to lay information's under the Licensing Act 1872and Section 13 against Publicans for selling intoxicating liquor to a drunken person, or persons and not for permitting drunkenness. Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd January 1880 Constable John Lewis, H Division is promoted to 25/8d per week from the 3rd instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd January 1880 Printed General Order stuck in as additional page referring to Inspector's, Sergeants and Constables Duty Books, this order being dated 16th August 1878 and how they should be laid out and completed. Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th January 1880 Sergeant Tew, A Division not having given satisfaction to his Superintendent for some time past, and been reported to the Chief Constable, is reduced to the rank of 1st Class Constable at 28/- per week and transferred to D Division, to be stationed at Sale, a single Constable will be sent to A Division from there to be stationed at Dukinfield. The Chief Constable is pleased to restore 2nd Class Sergeant John Shaw A, Division to the position of Sergeant at 30/4d per week and trusts that he will so conduct himself as to show he appreciates the confidence placed in him and that he will in future perform his duties in such a manner as to give no further cause of complaint As several young men of the Labouring class have been recently appointed to the force, the chief Constable Desires that Superintendents will take interest in their welfare by treating them with the greatest possible kindness and sympathy, so that they may receive every encouragement in entering upon their important duties in which they will be carefully and fully instructed. Constable J. Harvey, H Division having been reported by his Superintendent is transferred to F Division at his own expense. An experienced single Constable will be transferred from K to H Division to be stationed at Crewe. Superintendents will send to this office a list of Petty Session Courts and places in their Divisions as fixed by the Justices under "The Summary Jurisdiction Act 1879". Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd January 1880 The Secretary of State having been informed that in some cases prisoners sentenced to imprisonment at Petty Sessions have been detained after sentence in Divisional Lock-Ups, Superintendents will see that in future prisoners so sentenced are removed at once to prison, as imprisonment by way of punishment can only be carried out there. Constable Thomas Parry, D Division is awarded the extra Special Duty Allowance of 5/- for activity on duty in saving a man from drowning in the Canal at Sale on the 11th instant. Superintendents will take care that all their Returns and Accounts are rendered at the proper time to this office and elsewhere and that all other Returns and Reports specially called for are furnished without delay. The Deputy Chief Constable having reported that the Sergeants Night Visits have not been received by him until the 8th or 10th of the month, Superintendents will take care to forward them not later than the 3rd of each month and direct that the hours alone as 12, 2.30 be put in the Returns and not 12pm 2 1/2 pm as the latter fill the Columns and render them indistinct, the name and number of Constables will also be inserted and such nights as a Special Duty Scale is being worked 'S S' will be entered in the Column 'Remarks'. In future all cases arising in the Township of Rostherne will be disposed of before the Magistrates at Altrincham instead of Lymm. As all cases disposed of under 'The Summary Jurisdiction Act 1879' will have to be shown separately in the Government Returns, Superintendents will rule an additional Column 'Remarks' in Charge and Summons Sheets in which they will enter the letter 'SJA' opposite all cases dealt with under the said Act. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th January 1880 Constable A. F. Marity is transferred from K to H Division from the 31st instant to be stationed at Crewe. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th January 1880 The Chief Constable directs that every Constable will pay particular attention to all public houses and beer shops within his section or beat, and inform his Superior Officer whether they appear to be kept in an orderly manner; but on no pretence whatever shall he enter any public house or beer shop, except in the immediate execution of his duty. No liquor of any sort shall be taken by him from a Publican without paying for it at the time. Of all the qualifications of a Constable none are of greater importance than perfect sobriety and perfect truthfulness. Nothing degrades a Constable so much as drunkenness or the utterance of a falsehood; nothing reflects so much discredit on the Force, nor are any other faults so soon observed by the public; upon no occasion, therefore, nor under any circumstances whatever, will the Chief Constable pardon a crime of drunkenness or the utterance of a falsehood affecting any member of the Force or endangering the liberty of the subject. In order to provide as much as possible against the practice of so degrading a vice as drunkenness, it is hereby directed that no individual, even though he may not be on duty at the time, shall frequent public houses or tap rooms on any account whatever in his District. If a Constable needs refreshment he must have it conveyed to his house, whether he be resident in a station house or not, but although liberty is granted to men to refresh and enjoy themselves at the stations, the Superintendents, Inspectors, or Sergeants in charge must be careful that this indulgence is not abused. The above General Order will be posted up in every Office and Charge Room throughout the County. Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st January 1880 Constable Jasper Waring, A Division is dismissed from the force for leaving his beat, drinking in a Public House, and inducing a young Constable to follow his example, also for being guilty of gross prevarication and falsehood to his Superintendent in denying the before mentioned charges. It having been ascertained that the Town Council of Crewe have no authority to appoint their own Inspector of Weights and Measures, General Order of the 1st April 1879, relating thereto is revoked, and Captain Lingard and his Assistant will at once take up their duties of Inspecting within the Municipal Borough of Crewe. In order to prevent any illegal notices being issued to the Public, Superintendents will in future before having same printed submit a copy for the approval and sanction of the Chief Constable. As some misapprehension exists to the manner of filling up the Sick Report, it will be understood that all men who are off duty for any period, whether subject to stoppages, or not, must be entered therein, when no deductions are made an explanation will be entered in Column 'Remarks'. Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd February 1880 The following removals will take place in K or Wirral Division Constable P. Riley from Backford to Eastham and Constable T. Tams from Eastham to Backford. Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd February 1880 Chief Inspector P. Buckley, F Division is discharged from the force from the 31st ultimo, on a pension of �58 per annum on the recommendation of the Chief Constable. Sergeant H. Dutton, D Division is promoted to the rank of Inspector from the 1st instant in F Division at �90 per annum, vice discharge of Chief Inspector Buckley. Mr. J. Parrott Arrowsmith, late Inspector Nottinghamshire Constabulary is appointed Sub Inspector in D Division at 30/4d per week from the 1st instant vice Sergeant Dutton promoted. Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th February 1880 Superintendents will see that a copy of the printed General Order of the 27th ultimo is entered in the General Order Book and to report to this office whether the printed instructions in reference to clothing of the 12th November last are entered therein. As several burglaries have recently taken place in adjoining Counties, Superintendents will at once take precautionary measures to prevent such depredations being committed in this County. Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th February 1880 The Chief Constable makes an appeal to the good feeling and charity of the members of the Cheshire Constabulary which he feels certain will not be without avail as he recollects with pleasure and prides their ready response in the cause of distress on a former occasion. In the present instance he desires to call attention to the great distress which exists in Ireland in consequence of some thousands of the peasantry being thrown out of employment through the failure of their harvests these unfortunate persons through adverse seasons have thus been deprived of the means of livelihood and whole families are suffering from extreme poverty and want of the necessaries requisite to sustain existence, at such a time it becomes almost the duty of all those who are living in comfort and without the prospect of losing their means of support to stretch out a helping hand to their unfortunate famine stricken fellow countrymen, and the Chief Constable hopes that every member of the Cheshire Constabulary will contribute something, if only a few pence towards this charitable object. All cannot afford to give alike but the smallest sum in such a case is always valuable and no man need feel ashamed of giving a little if he cannot afford to give much. The Superintendents of each Division will receive the subscriptions from the men under their command, and remit the amount to this office on or before the 1st proximo. Constable T. Lewis, H Division is promoted to the rank of 2nd Class Sergeant. Superintendents will take steps to enforce the Act relating to Bread by seeing that it is properly weighed at the time of sale, whether in shops, or from Carts at the time of delivery. The Birch Road sent to Superintendents for whipping children under the provisions of the 'Summary Jurisdiction Act 1879' will not be used until they have been shown to a Medical Man for his opinion whether they are proper instruments for inflicting such punishment, reporting to this office such opinion, if not, other suitable for the purpose, will be obtained by Superintendents. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th February 1880 Superintendents will take steps to have all Books and Documents in their officer in proper order, neatly tied up and arranged in years, reporting to this office when they have done so. Constable James Gordon, H Division is dismissed from the force for drunkenness. Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th February 1880 Prosecution of Offenders Act 1879. A copy of a Circular letter from the Home Office, dated 20th December last in reference to the above Act is herewith forwarded for the guidance and information of Superintendents, who will, when necessary, apply to the Director of Public Prosecutions for advice and assistance in any Criminal proceedings of importance or difficulty, and transmit a copy of such application to this office. Sale of Food and Drugs Act. A copy of a Circular letter from the Local Government Board of the 31st December last in reference to the above Act is also forwarded and the Inspectors of Weights and Measures will see that the provisions of the Sections of same therein referred to are carried out in their respective Districts. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd February 1880 The following promotions will take place from the under mentioned dates 1st and 21st instant Division Rank and Name New Weekly Rate L Inspector Leah �100 per annum A PC J. Taylor 24/6d A PC J. Devereux 24/6d F PC J. Fryer 24/6d D PC S. Coughlin 25/8d Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th February 1880 2nd Class Sergeant William Yearsley, C Division is reduced to the rank and pay of Constable at 26/10d per week, and transferred to A Division at his own expense, from the 28th instant for allowing two prisoners's to escape from the Macclesfield Lock-Up on the 13th instant. Constable J. Percival, B Division will receive increase of pay to 28/- per week from the 21st instant. Constable L.J. Croghan, A Division will be transferred to C Division on the 28th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th February 1880 Good Conduct Regulations (Dated 14th February 1880) The Chief Constable being entrusted with the Command of the Constabulary, and invested with such authority as to render him responsible not for the maintenance of discipline and good order, but also for interior economy, considers it desirable to consolidate a few rules, which may serve to keep before the of Constables already in the Force, and of those who may be permitted to join in future, the advantages accruing from faithful and deserving service. Title These Rules may be shortly described as "The Cheshire Constabulary Good Conduct Regulations" Provisions as to Granting Badges Constables after three years uninterrupted good service, may be granted pay at 26/10d per week and one Good Conduct Badge After 5 years, pay at 28/- per week, and two badges. After 10 years, pay at 28/- per week, and three badges. After 15 years, pay at 28/- per week, and four badges. After 20 years, pay at 28/- per week, and five badges. Forfeiture Any report made against a Constable to the Chief Constable, shall, at the discretion of the latter, entail the loss of all or any good conduct badges then in the man's possession. Recovery All or any good conduct badges may be restored at the expiration of one year after the commission of offence for which forfeited, but then only in case of interrupted good conduct, and at the discretion of the Chief Constable, which will be notified in General Orders. Badge Good Conduct badges shall consist of inverted chevrons of silver lace, to be worn four inches from the cuff of the right sleeve. Advantages Constables who have attained the distinction of good conduct badges will be preferred to others in the performance of duties involving the grant of special duty; in the length and frequency of leave; in the selection, so far as consistent with the good of the service, of their stations; and in all other matters whereby advantages can be conferred on the deserving. Discharge In recommending men for pensions, the Chief Constable will take into consideration the number of good conduct badges in their possession. Sergeants The above rules do not refer to Sergeants, their rank being considered a sufficient guarantee for their character and behaviour, and Constables, on promotion to this rank, will relinquish their Merit Badges and pay, except in cases in which they have been awarded for distinguished gallantry and zeal in the public service. General Instructions Nothing in the foregoing Regulations shall be construed to mean that any Constable has the right to good conduct badges, nor that, having them, he has of necessity any claim to the higher distinction of Merit Badge: the Chief Constable reserves to himself his discretion in both matters, and he trusts that the above provisions for encouraging continued good conduct on the part of the Constables of the Force, may tend to accomplish his earnest desire that in future there may be no necessity for him to have recourse to the Default Book, and that those who have been unable hitherto to resist the temptation to excess drink, may be induced to abandon a habit which utterly incapacitates them from performing efficiently the responsible duties assigned to the Cheshire Constabulary. Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th February 1880 Good Conduct Regulations A copy of the above Regulations will be issued to each Constable, and the Chief Constable trusts that that they will be carefully studied by them and that all men will strive to obtain the advantages held forth to encourage them in the efficient and proper discharge of their duties. Superintendents will send to this office punctually on or before the 29th instant a list of men in their Divisions coming under the provisions of the Regulations. Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th February 1880 The transfer of Constable L. J Croghan from A to C Division is hereby cancelled. Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th February 1880 Constable George Woolley, D Division is promoted to the rank of 2nd Class Sergeant. Constable James Senior, D Division having been dismissed from the force for drunkenness, the Chief Constable is pleased on the recommendation of Captain Little to reinstate him at 23/11d per week. Constable J. Davies, C Division is transferred at his own expense for neglect of duty to A Division, and Superintendent Cooper will send an experienced Constable to C Division to replace him. (2nd Class Sergeant Morris). Superintendents will report immediately to the Chief Constable when they return from leave of absence. In future Superintendents before appointing their assistant of Weights and Measures, will submit the name of the Sergeant or Constable they wish to act, to the Chief Constable for his approval or otherwise. Superintendents will send in monthly with their Distribution Returns the names of all Constables in their Divisions entered for Good Conduct Badges during the ensuing month, showing date of same. Superintendents will give strict orders to all their men that they are not to take dogs out with them when on duty in the day time. In future Superintendents will see that all previous convictions are entered in Column "Remarks" in charge and Summons Books. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st March 1880 The Chief Constable has much pleasure in awarding the Merit Badge and Pay to the under mentioned Constables for Long and Meritorious Service, and trusts that their example and fidelity may serve to stimulate the younger members of the force to emulate them in their future conduct Division Rank and Name B 2nd Class Sergeant Martin K 2nd Class Sergeant Heap G 2nd Class Sergeant Ennis E 2nd Class Sergeant Batty E 2nd Class Sergeant Potts C PC Harrison C PC Wibberley Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st March 1880 Constable J. Ratcliffe, H Division is transferred to C Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th March 1880 Paragraph 1 of General Order of the 27th May 1878, relating to Constables is hereby cancelled, future promotions being governed by the Good Conduct Regulations dated 14th ultimo On Appointment 23/11d per week. After 6 months service 3rd Class 24/6d per week. 1 year further service 2nd Class 25/8d per week. 18 month further service 2nd Class 26/10d per week. 2 years further service 1st Class 28/- per week. And Superintendents will enter on the Return called for in Paragraph 6 of General Order of the 28th ultimo the names of any Sergeant or Constable eligible for increase of pay under the Regulations referred to. The following promotions will take place from the 6th instant Division Rank and Name New Weekly Rate A PC J. Withers 25/8d A PC J. Jackson 25/8d A PC J. Proctor 25/8d E PC G. Hodgkinson 25/8d Summary Jurisdiction Act 1879 (Whipping Children) Superintendents of Divisions (except Chief Superintendent Egerton who will at once procure proper ones and report having done so to this office) having reported in accordance with Paragraph 4 of General Order of the 7th ultimo, in reference to Birch Rods that those supplied are fir and proper instruments to be used for the above purpose, they may now be taken into used for the for the above purpose, special care being exercised when whipping very young children that only the top of the rod is lightly used, and in all cases the strokes are given below the loins, so as to avoid any internal injury being caused by the infliction of the punishment. Eight inches will be cut off the thick end of the rods where taken hold of, Superintendents reporting to this office that they have been thus shortened. Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th March 1880 The Chief Constable is much gratified in making known to the force that in answer to his appeal to them on behalf of the suffering peasantry in Ireland the very handsome some of �30. 10s 6d has been subscribed and forwarded to the Lord Mayor of London for "the Duchess of Marlborough's Relief Fund" as a contribution from Captain Arrowsmith, the Officers and men of the Cheshire Constabulary. The Chief Constable cannot allow this opportunity to pass without expressing his pride and pleasure at the ready and liberal response made by the Constabulary in the cause of distress, which clearly manifests that the well known good feeling of its members is ever ready to show itself in the hour of need, and that the sufferings of others are not lost sight of whenever they are able to aid those when by adverse circumstances thus becoming proper objects of their sympathy. Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th March 1880 The following transfers will take place on the 13th instant Constable W. Hopkins from B to H Division to be stationed at Crewe and Constable J. Hesketh from E to H Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th March 1880 The following detail of the Constabulary will attend at Tarporley Hunt Steeple Chases at 11am on the 31st instant, and the Chief Constable trusts that the men selected for this important duty will be their conduct and bearing do their utmost to maintain the high reputation of the Force for smartness in appearance and general efficiency, bearing in mind that they will be under the immediate view of the County Magistrate and Gentry who will not fail to note the conduct and appearance of the Constabulary. Superintendents will appear in full dress, mounted, with Great Coat strapped to saddle, and wearing curb chain of Helmet down. Superintendents and Inspectors will have their Waterproof Coats with them. On arrival at Beeston Station the several parties will be marched in proper order to the race ground under the command of a Sergeant, or a Senior Constable who will report himself to Superintendent Mayho who will report result of meeting and arrangements to the Chief Constable. Superintendent Mayho will detail 12 Constables of his own Division for duty on the Roads and Railway Station Division Rank and Name H Captain Lingard E Superintendent Hindley G Superintendent Mayho B Inspector Walker G Inspector Large D Constable Coughlin E Sergeant Major Clifton E Sergeant Robinson E 2nd Class Sergeant Batty E 2nd Class Sergeant Potts E Constable Fell E Constable Woodrow F Constable Egerton F Constable Jackson F Constable Kelly F Constable Skally G Constable Parkins G Constable Taylor H Constable Hammersley H Constable Walley H Constable Passant H Constable Whitehurst J Sergeant Bradshaw J Sergeant Proudlove J Sergeant Morgan J 2nd Class Sergeant S. Royle J Constable Bowyer J Constable Allman J Constable Pickford J Constable Stockton J Constable Usher K 2nd Class Sergeant Garside K 2nd Class Sergeant McMichael K Constable Reilly K Constable Lloyd K Constable Lythgoe K Constable Barlow K Constable Woodrow Continued..... K Constable Trevitt L Constable Thomas K Acting Superintendent J. Plant will attend in plain clothes K Superintendent Williamson will attend in plain clothes L Inspector Leah will attend in plain clothes H 2nd Class Sergeant Southern will attend in plain clothes H 2nd Class Sergeant Leah will attend in plain clothes L Sergeant Downes will attend in plain clothes L 2nd Class Sergeant Sheehan will attend in plain clothes Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th March 1880 Good Conduct Regulations In accordance with the Good Conduct Regulations dated 14th February 1880, the following men are awarded Badges to be used with the new clothing Division Collar Number Rank and Name Number of Badges B 48 2nd Class Sergeant J. Martin 5 F 172 2nd Class Sergeant. W. Dalziel 5 B 46 Constable E. Burr 5 H 228 2nd Class Sergeant R. Southern 5 D 117 2nd Class Sergeant W. Whiston 5 K 228 2nd Class Sergeant S. Garside 5 D 93 Constable Drysdale 5 K 292 Constable R. Jebb 5 C 75 Constable G. Rutter 4 D 120 Constable W. Whitley 4 E 140 2nd Class Sergeant T. Jones 4 G 199 T. Furness 4 J 157 Constable I. Pickford 4 K 287 2nd Class Sergeant S. Heap 4 K 307 2nd Class Sergeant J. Whittaker 4 C 71 Constable J. Harrison 3 D 96 Constable T. Arthern 3 D 110 Constable J. Roscoe 3 D 118 Constable J. Wibberley 3 E 149 2nd Class Sergeant G. Potts 3 E 137 Constable A. Davies 3 G 191 Constable S. Broster 3 G 281 2nd Class Sergeant J. Dunning 3 H 246 Constable H. Pearce 3 Continued...... J 209 Constable M. Usher 3 K 289 Constable J. Hope 3 K 308 Constable T. Wilkinson 3 L 321 Constable A. Pettingale 3 A 6 2nd Class Sergeant T. Morris 2 A 18 Constable L. Croghan 2 A 25 Constable J. Parker 2 A 37 Constable J. Ashford 2 H 245 2nd Class Sergeant W. Wynne 2 H 226 Constable S. Fowles 2 B 47 Constable W. Bythell 2 C 69 Constable J. Breeze 2 C 68 Constable J. Brereton 2 C 79 Constable E. Barter 2 D 115 2nd Class Sergeant G. Foden 2 D 88 Constable B. Bennett 2 E 147 Constable R. Davidson 2 E 139 Constable E. Higgins 2 E 142 Constable J. Marshall 2 E 154 Constable J. Weaver 2 E 158 Constable J. Woodrow 2 F 173 Constable Dentith 2 F 178 Constable T. Kelly 2 G 201 Constable J. Latham 2 G 205 Constable J. Oldfield 2 H 223 Constable J. Dowd 2 J 261 Constable H. Pearson 2 J 127 2nd Class Sergeant J. Gosling 2 K 297 2nd Class Sergeant J. McMichael 2 K 274 Constable W. Burgess 2 K 277 Constable J. Condon 2 K 190 Constable T. James 2 K 295 Constable E. Turner 2 K 305 Constable J. Shepherd 2 L 315 2nd Class Sergeant J. Rowe 2 A 8 Constable A. Birtles 1 A 14 Constable G. Davies 1 B 52 Constable C. Peers 1 B 57 2nd Class Sergeant W. Goudie 1 C 70 2nd Class Sergeant C. Parrott 1 C 72 Constable F. Hindley 1 A 31 Constable T. Turner 1 D 92 Constable T. Burgess 1 D 99 Constable G. Marshall 1 Continued........ D 100 Constable W. Martin 1 D 102 Constable P. Oakes 1 D 108 Constable W. Riddlesworth 1 D 119 Constable G. Woolley 1 E 160 Constable R. Drury 1 E 190 Constable J. Wright 1 F 186 2nd Class Sergeant P. Walley 1 F 165 2nd Class Sergeant H. Rhodes 1 F 169 Constable J. Bossons 1 F 185 Constable J. Cooper 1 F 170 Constable L. Lowndes 1 G 198 Constable L. Bates 1 G 140 2nd Class Sergeant A. Crabb 1 H 216 Constable F. Bebbington 1 H 221 Constable J. Cross 1 H 229 Constable W. Harper 1 H 236 Constable J. Nield 1 J 154 Constable W. Warburton 1 K 275 Constable R. Campbell 1 K 278 Constable L. Costello 1 K 283 Constable S. Ford 1 K 294 Constable J. Lester 1 K 296 Constable W. McNeil 1 K 291 Constable J. Reece 1 K 292 Constable J. Dillon 1 L 316 2nd Class Sergeant J. Sheehan 1 Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th March 1880 General Election Superintendents will most carefully observe and carry out the following instructions in reference to the General Election. Superintendents will report as early as possible the number of Polling Booths to be erected in Parliamentary Boroughs and the number of Constables required to attend same, situate within the County jurisdiction. Superintendents will be most careful to impress upon all their men that the utmost forbearance and good temper must be shown by them, during the excitement of a contested Election, when angry words and rough usage prevails in the event however of destruction of property or breach of law; they must act with promptness and decision in order at once to prevent such a dangerous example spreading. Superintendents will see before the day of Nomination or Election that all heaps of stones or other similar missiles are removed from the neighbourhood of the place of Nomination or Polling Booth. Lamps ready trimmed for use will be taken in the proportion of 2 to every 10 men, armlets will be worn, cutlasses will also be taken but be carefully kept out of sight and not used unless ordered by the Chief Constable, old clothing and Helmets will be worn. Superintendents will make the special arrangements ordered in November last to assemble their men at any given upon an emergency. In the event of a Riot the Senior Officer in Charge will be prepared to hand to a Magistrate (whom he will take steps to have present) a copy of the Riot Act, and remember that the most effectual and safest course to meet a mob is for the Constabulary to keep well together otherwise they become comparatively powerless and at the mercy of the roughest. A copy of the instruction for Constables at Polling Booths will be given to each man on duty (to be returned to the Superintendent after the Election) who will receive their order from the Presiding Officer. Superintendents will bear in mind that none of their men will be allowed to enter Parliamentary Boroughs unless specially ordered by the Chief Constable to do so. Superintendents will dismiss the men to their several districts as soon as appearances satisfy them that they can with safety dispense with their services, but not before one hour after the termination of the Poll. Arrangements will be made with the Post Office Authorities at all places where there are Polling Booths to send messages without loss of time in the event of Riot. Should Revolvers be ordered to be taken it must be remembered that they are not to be used except in defence after firing by armed mobs. The Senior Officer in charge at the several Polling Places will keep the Chief Constable well informed by frequent Telegrams of the state of the districts, and as soon as the proceedings are over Telegraph result and whether all passed off quietly. The Chief Constable trusts that the Constabulary will show by their conduct and attention during the arduous duties they will be called upon for several days to perform that they maintain their reputation for discipline and efficiency. Lists of men detailed by Superintendents for duty at the several places will be sent to the Chief Constable before the day of a Nomination or Polling. Future Orders will be issued as to the detail of the Constabulary to be furnished at each place of Nomination and Polling. Superintendents who may be in doubt in reference to any point in carrying out their instructions will at once apply for information thereon. This Order will be acknowledged by return of post. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th March 1880 The following detail of the Constabulary will attend in K Division at the places under mentioned, on Good Friday and Easter Monday, and Superintendents will give instructions that the men are marched through Liverpool to and from the Landing Stage by the Senior Sergeant or Constable present, who will be held responsible for their conduct in the Streets. Good Friday New Brighton Landing Stage 10am Division Rank and Name D Sergeant Hicks, Constables Coughlin, Davies, Johnson, Oakes, Newns, Maddock, Slicer and Hey. F Sergeant Handford, Constables Walley, Lowndes, Speed, Drury, Hanson and Hesketh. Good Friday New Ferry at 11am Division Rank and Name A Sergeant Warwick. F Constables Chatterton and Cooper. G Sergeant Broster, Constables Crowder, Furness, Latham, Wright, Sweeney, Hatton, Basnett and Worthington. Good Friday Eastham Ferry at 11am Division Rank and Name G Sergeant Johnson H Constables Gibson, West, Challoner, Cross, Arkley. E Constable Hodgkinson. J Sergeant Morgan, Constables Halliday, Pearson, Warburton, Stockton and 2nd Class Sergeant Sheehan. Easter Monday New Brighton at 10am Division Rank and Name J 2nd Class Sergeant Gosling, Constable Pickford. H Constables Dowd, Fowles, Nield, Pugh and Lee. L Constable Pettingale. Constable T. Cummings, A Division is dismissed from the force for drunkenness. Superintendents will acknowledge receipt of this order by return of post. Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th March 1880 Tarporley Hunt Steeplechases The above meeting having been postponed until the 14th proximo the detail of Constabulary ordered there on the 31st instant, will attend on the former date instead. 2nd Class Sergeant W. Leah, H Division will attend in uniform instead of plain clothes, Constable Pettingale, L Division will also attend, Captain Lingard detailing four smart Constables in uniform in addition to those already named. Good Friday The detail of men from D Division for duty at New Brighton Landing Stage on Good Friday is hereby cancelled and the following Sergeants and Constables will attend Division Rank and Name A Sergeant Britton, Constables G. Davies, J. Parker, J. Proctor, F. Cooper, A. Moss, J. Butler. D Sergeant Hicks and Constable Hey The above detail will proceed by first train on Good Friday reporting themselves to Chief Superintendent Egerton or the Officer in charge as early as possible. Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th March 1880 Constable Patrick Reilly, K or Wirral Division will receive increase of pay to 28/- per week from the 26th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th March 1880 Stockport Parliamentary Election 31st March 1880 The following detail of Constabulary will attend at Stockport at 7am or as soon as possible after, on the above date under the Command of the Deputy Chief Constable who will report by telegram to the Chief Constable whether all has passed off quietly or otherwise. Division Superintendent Inspector Sergeant Constables Total A 1 4 13 18 B 1 2 12 15 C 2 8 10 D 1 2 4 7 Totals 2 1 10 37 50 A list of the men selected for this duty, which must be experienced and of smart appearance, will be sent to the Chief Constable for his approval, or otherwise. After the Election an Account will be sent to this office showing the day's pay, Special Duty, and travelling expenses incurred by each man. Old Helmets and second best clothing (1878 issue) will be worn; armlets and Metropolitan Staves will be taken. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th March 1880 Chester Parliamentary Election 1st April 1880 The following detail of Constabulary will attend under the command of Assistant Superintendent Plant, at this office at 11am on the above date, afterwards proceeding in two's to the Town Hall, reporting themselves to Mr. Fenwick, Chief Constable (Chester City) Division Superintendent Inspector Sergeant Constable Total K 1 1 6 8 G 4 4 Total 1 1 10 12 Old Helmets and clothing of the 1878 issue will be worn. Assistant Superintendent Plant will see the men are provided with proper refreshment before going on duty. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th March 1880 Stalybridge Parliamentary Election 3rd April 1880 On the 3rd April Superintendent Cooper will make the necessary arrangements for the number of Constables required at the several Polling Booths (3) in that part of the Borough situated in the County, and such distribution of the men of his Division as he may consider desirable. A Reserve under the command of the Deputy Chief Constable will assemble at Dukinfield at 10am to be kept out of sight in three Divisions at places named by Superintendent Cooper, as any show of force may be construed as provocation, strict instruction will be given to all men to exercise forbearance and good temper in the performance of their duty, and on no account to draw staves unless specially ordered by the Officer in charge to do so, the men will be told off into Section of 10 men under a Sergeant who will be responsible for their being ready to turn out at a moment's notice should their services be required. Division Superintendent Inspector Sergeants Constable Total B 1 2 12 15 C 2 12 14 D 1 2 20 23 E 1 2 17 20 F 1 2 15 18 G 2 10 12 H 1 2 20 23 L 1 1 Totals 4 2 14 106 126 Chief Superintendent Egerton will hold in readiness to proceed to Dukinfield on receipt of telegram, the following strength, Assistant Superintendent Plant, 1 Inspector, 4 Sergeants and 30 Constables, total 36. The men of the J and L Divisions will also be held in readiness to proceed there if required. The Deputy Chief Constable will keep the Chief Constable well informed by telegram of the state of Dukinfield and neighbourhood during the Election, and not enter the Municipal Borough of Stalybridge without orders from the Chief Constable. Old Helmets and clothing of 1878 issue will be worn; armlets and cutlasses will be taken and be carefully kept out of sight. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th March 1880 East Cheshire (General Election 1880) Monday 5th April being the Nomination Day for East Cheshire at Macclesfield, Superintendent Meredith will assemble there a Sergeant and 12 men of his Division at 11.30 am who will return to their Districts as soon as they can be spared. West Cheshire Friday 2nd April being the Nomination Day for West Cheshire at Chester Castle, Superintendent Arrowsmith will attend with a Sergeant and 6 men of his Division at 11.30 am Inspector Leah and 3 m3n from the Reserve will also attend at the same hour the men will be dismissed to their Districts as soon as the proceedings are over. Mid Cheshire Tuesday 6th April being the Nomination Day for Mid Cheshire at Knutsford at 11.30 am , Captain Little will attend with Inspector Leighton, 2 Sergeants and 12 men of his Division, who will at once, return to their Districts after the Nomination. Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th March 1880 The following detail of Constabulary will attend at the Borough Police Office, Stalybridge at 10 am on the 3rd instant clothing of the 1878 issue and old helmets will be worn. Division Rank and Name K Assistant Superintendent Plant, Sergeants Casson, Pennington, Constables Campbell, Burgess, Reilly, Naughton, Lythgoe, Barlow, Woodrow, Price, Trevett, Continued... Dillon, Turner and Condon. D Inspector Hollingworth, Sergeant Porter, Constables Davies, Martyn, Johnson Arthern and Poole. H Sergeant Cooper, Constables Wright, Dowd, Challoner. G 2nd Class Sergeant Ennis, Constables Crowder, Oldfield and Green. The order for Chief Superintendent Egerton to hold 36 men in Reserve on the 3rd instant is cancelled, but will have the remainder of his Division ready to move on receipt of telegram. Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th March 1880 East Cheshire (General Election 1880) Friday 9th April is fixed for the Polling Day for East Cheshire, but as there is no contest, Police arrangements is unnecessary. West Cheshire (General Election 1880) Thursday 8th April being the Polling Day for West Cheshire the following arrangements will be carried out. Alsager. Superintendent Hindley will send a Sergeant and one Constable for duty at the Pooling Booth. Audlem. Captain Lingard will send a Sergeant and one Constable for duty at the Polling Booth. Crewe. Assistant Superintendent Naylor with 2 Sergeants and 12 men will be detailed for duty at the Polling Booths and Superintendent Hindley will send a Sergeant and 7 men as a Reserve. The following additional men will attend as a Reserve. Division Superintendent Inspector Sergeant PC's Total A 1 2 25 28 B 2 10 12 C 1 2 11 14 D 1 3 15 19 Totals 2 1 9 71 73 Nantwich. Captain Lingard will detail a Sergeant and 5 men for duty at the Polling Booths and have 6 men in Reserve. Wrenbury. Captain Lingard will detail a Sergeant and 2 Constables for duty at the Polling Booth. Birkenhead. Chief Superintendent Egerton will detail 2 Sergeants and 10 men for duty at the Polling Booths and have a Reserve of 6 men. Neston. Chief Superintendent will send Assistant Superintendent Plant to take charge of the Station and detail a Sergeant and 3 Constables for duty at the Polling Stations with a Sergeant and 7 men in Reserve. Great Sutton. Chief Superintendent Egerton will detail a Sergeant and 1 Constable for duty at the Polling Booth. Upton. Chief Superintendent Egerton will detail a Sergeant and 5 Constable for duty at the Polling Booth. Chester. The Reserve will make the necessary arrangements for the Polling Booths. Dunham. Superintendent Mayho will send a Sergeant and 1 Constable for duty at the Polling Booth. Frodsham. Superintendent Mayho will send a Sergeant and 3 Constables for duty at the Polling Booth. Over. Superintendent Mayho will send a Sergeant and 3 Constables for duty at the Polling Booth. Weaverham. Superintendent Mayho will send a Sergeant and 3 Constables for duty at the Polling Booth. Tarporley. Superintendent Mayho will send a Sergeant and 3 Constables for duty at the Polling Booth. Handley. Superintendent Arrowsmith will send a Sergeant and 1 Constable for duty at the Polling Booth. Malpas. Superintendent Arrowsmith will send a Sergeant and 3 Constables for duty at the Polling Booth. Superintendent Arrowsmith will attend at Bishops Field Station in Command of the Reserve from the following Divisions Division Inspector Sergeants Constables Total J 1 5 6 E 1 1 8 10 F 1 3 4 Totals 1 3 16 20 Mid Cheshire (General Election 1880) On Tuesday 13th April, the Polling Day for Mid-Cheshire the following arrangements will be carried out. The strength of the Constabulary will be as follows. Altrincham. Captain Little will be in charge with 10 men of his Division and the Deputy Chief Constable will send a Sergeant and 4 men to assist. Knutsford. Captain Little will send a Sergeant and 4 men. Lymm. Captain Little will detail a Sergeant and 6 men. Sale. Captain Little will detail Inspector Leighton and 8 men. Northwich. Superintendent Mayho will be in charge and attend with 2 Sergeants and 10 men of his Division, Superintendent Hindley will send 5 men. Middlewich. Superintendent Arrowsmith will be in charge and attend with a Sergeant and 3 men of his Division, Superintendent Hindley will send 2 men. Odd Rode. Captain Lingard will send a Sergeant and 2 men, Superintendent Hindley 1 man. Congleton. Superintendent Meredith will be in charge and attend with 12 men of his Division; Captain Lingard will send 9 men. Holmes Chapel. Superintendent Hindley will send a Sergeant and 2 Constables. Sandbach. Superintendent Hindley will attend with a Sergeant and 3 Constables for duty at the Polling Booths. Captain Lingard will attend in Command of a Reserve of a Sergeant and 11 men of his Division. The following additional men will attend as a Reserve Division Superintendent Inspector Sergeant PC's Total A 1 3 4 E 2 16 18 Total 3 19 22 Wharton. Superintendent Hindley will send a Sergeant and 2 Constables. Grappenhall. Superintendent Williamson will send a Sergeant and 3 Constables. Runcorn. Inspector Dutton and 5 men will be on duty at the Polling Booths; Superintendent Williamson will send 2 Sergeants and 7 men as a Reserve. Lower Whitley. Superintendent Williamson will send a Sergeant and 1 Constable. The Deputy Chief Constable will attend at Knutsford in Command of the Reserve, to move on receipt of telegram to any point where their services may be required. Chief Superintendent Oldmeadow will also attend to receive telegrams for the Chief Constable up to 6.30pm and to assist and advise in sending off the men to the several places if their services should be required. Reserve at Knutsford. Division Superintendent Inspectors Sergeants PC's Total A 1 2 27 30 B 1 2 8 11 K 1 3 15 19 Totals 2 1 7 50 60 All the men in their several Divisions will also be held in readiness to move on receipt of telegram. The men for duty at the Polling Booths must be at their several places not later than 7.30am and those on Reserve at 11am. Superintendents will keep the Chief Constable well informed by telegram during the day of the state of the several Districts up to 6pm or later if necessary. Superintendents will wear Frock Coat, Helmets without Spikes and Belts, other ranks, old Helmets and Clothing of 1878 issue, Capes, Leggings and Black Gloves, Armlets and Metropolitan Staves will be taken. Superintendents will give instructions to all ranks that on no account are staves to be drawn, except by the Special Order of the Senior Officer present or when they have been assaulted, and are likely to be overpowered as such indiscretion might provoke a disturbance and the Chief Constable trusts that the Constabulary will exercise the utmost forbearance and good temper in dealing with the Public during the excitement of the Elections. Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th March 1880 The following detail of Constabulary will attend at the Chief Constables Office, Chester as soon as possible after 8am on Thursday next 1st proximo, instead of those detailed for the Chester Election in General Order of the 27th instant Division Superintendent Inspector Sergeant PC's Total A B 1 1 1 5 8 C D 1 2 9 12 E 1 2 9 12 F 1 2 5 8 G 1 1 7 9 H 2 13 15 J 1 7 8 K 1 1 4 22 28 Total 4 4 15 77 100 The whole under the Command of the Deputy Chief Constable who will at the close of the proceedings order the men on this duty to be regularly marched under an officer to the respective Railway Stations for conveyance to their several Districts. The following dress will be worn by all ranks of the Constabulary during the Elections. Superintendents and Inspectors, Helmets without Spikes, Frock Coats and Belts. Sergeants and Constables, old Helmets and clothing of 1878 issue, Capes, Leggings and Black Gloves. Chief Constables Office, Chester 2ndApril 1880 From the 1st instant the Deputy Chief Constable and Superintendents will commence the usual night visits once a week, and send in the Monthly Return of same on the last Saturday in each month. Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th April 1880 The following detail of Constabulary will attend at Crewe for distribution in the Nantwich Division at 10am on the 8th instant in addition to those detailed in General Order of the 3rd instant. Division Sergeants Constables Total A 2 4 6 B 3 3 C 2 2 Totals 2 9 11 Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd April 1880 West Cheshire General Election 1880 Thursday 8th April being the Polling Day for West Cheshire the following arrangements will be made. Alsager. Superintendent Hindley will send a Sergeant and 6 men for duty at the Polling Booths. Audlem. Captain Lingard will send a Sergeant and 5 men for duty at the Polling Booths. Crewe. Assistant Superintendent Naylor with 2 Sergeants and 12 men will be on duty at the Polling Booths and the following will attend as Reserves. Division Superintendent Inspector Sergeant PC's Total A 1 2 25 28 B 2 10 12 C 1 2 11 14 D 1 3 16 20 E 1 2 23 26 Totals 3 1 11 85 100 Nantwich. Captain Lingard will send a Sergeant and 10 men for duty at the Polling Booths and Reserve. Wrenbury. Captain Lingard will send a Sergeant and 5 men for duty at the Polling Booths. Birkenhead. Chief Superintendent Egerton will detail two Sergeants and 6 men for duty and 1 Sergeant and 7 men in Reserve. Great Sutton. Chief Superintendent Egerton will detail a Sergeant and 4 Constables for duty at the Polling Booths. Upton. Chief Superintendent Egerton will detail a Sergeant and 5 Constables for duty at the Polling Booths. Chester. Inspector Leah will detail a Sergeant and 4 Constables for duty at the Polling Booths. Dunham. Superintendent Mayho will detail a Sergeant and 4 Constables for duty at the Polling Booths. Frodsham. Superintendent Mayho will detail a Sergeant and 1 Constable for duty at the Polling Booths. Superintendent Williamson will send 8 men. Over. Superintendent Mayho will detail a Sergeant and 4 Constables for duty at the Polling Booths. Superintendent Hindley will send a Sergeant and 2 men. Weaverham. Superintendent Mayho will detail 2 Constables for duty at the Polling Booths. Superintendent Williamson will send a Sergeant and 8 men. Tarporley. Superintendent Mayho will detail 2 Constables for duty at the Polling Booths. Superintendent Williamson will send a Sergeant and 8 men. Handley. Superintendent Arrowsmith will detail a Sergeant and 5 Constable for duty at the Polling Booths. Superintendent Williamson will send Inspector Dutton and 5 men. Malpas. Superintendent Arrowsmith will detail a Sergeant and 3 Constable for duty at the Polling Booths. Captain Little will send Inspector Hollingworth and 7 men. Neston. Assistant Superintendent Plant will attend with a Sergeant and 3 Constables for duty at the Polling Booths. Chief Superintendent Egerton will detail a Sergeant and 7 men as Reserve. Details for Mid Cheshire Election on the 13th instant to follow. The following instructions will apply to the Elections on the 8th and 13th instant. All other men in the several Divisions will also be held in readiness to move on receipt of telegram. The men for duty at the Polling Booths must be at the several places not later than 7.30am and those on Reserve at 11am. Superintendents will keep the Chief Constable well informed by telegram during the day of the state of the several Districts in their Divisions up to 6om or later if necessary. Superintendents will wear Frock Coat, Helmets, without Spikes and Belts, other ranks Old Helmets and Clothing 1878 issue, Capes, Leggings and Black Gloves, Armlets and Metropolitan Staves will be taken. Superintendents will give instructions to all the ranks that on no account are staves to be drawn, except by the Special Order of the Senior Officer present, or when they have been assaulted and are likely to be overpowered, as such an indiscretion might provoke a disturbance and the Chief Constable trusts that the Constabulary will exercise the utmost forbearance and good temper in dealing with the public during the excitement of the Elections. Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th April 1880 West Cheshire Election 8th April 1880 The following amended detail of the Constabulary will attend at Crewe and Nantwich instead of the Reserve ordered in General Order of the 3rd instant to attend at Crewe CREWE Division Superintendent Inspector Sergeant PC's Total A 1 1 5 28 35 B 1 3 13 17 C 1 3 14 18 D 1 3 26 30 NANTWICH Division Superintendent Inspector Sergeant PC's Total E 1 2 30 33 L 5 5 The Reserve at Crewe will be under the Command of the Deputy Chief Constable who is authorised to send on receipt of a telegram from Superintendents in other Divisions any men they may require for the preservation of order provided he can do so without interfering with his preserving the peace at Crewe. In conformity with the above instructions Superintendents will apply if necessary by telegram to the Deputy Chief Constable by telegram that they have done so. Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th April 1880 East Cheshire General Election 9th April 1880 Friday 9th April being the Polling Day for East Cheshire the following instructions will be carried out. Superintendents will see that notwithstanding the men having been on duty on the 8th instant, that they are despatched to the several places on the 9th, so as to reach them punctually at the time appointed. The Deputy Chief Constable and Superintendents will during the day frequently keep the Chief Constable informed by telegram of the state of the several Districts in which they are on duty. In the event of any of the Superintendents requiring additional men they will at once telegraph the Deputy Chief Constable at Dukinfield who will be in Command of the Reserve there, and who is hereby authorised to send with the possible delay. Whenever practicable Superintendents or other Superior Officers detailed for duty will accompany their men. The men for duty at the Polling Booths must be at the several places not later than 7.30am and those on Reserve at 11am. Detail of men for duty at Polling Booth on Friday 9th April Place No of Men Div Supt's Ins Sgt's Cons Total Dilsey 12 B 1 5 6 D 1 1 4 6 Dukinfield 70 A 1 2 10 13 B 1 1 E 1 1 3 25 30 F 2 17 19 K 1 6 7 Hyde 70 G 1 1 2 13 17 A 1 2 10 13 H 2 8 10 K 1 4 25 30 Macclesfield 18 C 1 1 8 10 J 2 6 8 Mottram in Langdale 17 A 1 9 10 D 1 5 6 K 1 1 Siddington 8 C 1 2 3 D 1 4 5 Wilmslow 12 C 1 3 4 D 1 1 6 8 Stockport 18 B 1 8 9 D 1 8 9 Reserve at Stockport 21 H 1 2 18 21 Totals 246 6 7 33 200 246 Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th April 1880 On the recommendation of the Chief Constable the Court of Quarter Sessions has granted the following Superannuation allowances to the under mentioned Constables who will be discharged on the 9th instant Constable George Woodcock, K Division, �35. 0s. 0d per annum, Constable Samuel Dawson, B Division, �35. 0s. 0d per annum. Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th April 1880 Mid Cheshire General Election 1880. Tuesday 13th instant being the Polling Day for Mid Cheshire, the instructions given in General Orders of the 16th ultimo and the 6th instant will be carried out and Superintendents will arrange for a Sergeant or Constable to be left in charge at the Headquarters Office of their Divisions, Superintendent Cooper also leaving a man at Dukinfield. In the event of any Superintendent requiring additional men they will apply to the Deputy Chief Constable at Sandbach and Captain Little at Altrincham who are hereby authorised to send them without delay provided they can do so without interfering with the preservation of order in the before mentioned places. Officers in charge of the several Polling places will frequently during the day keep the Chief Constable well informed by telegram of the state of the several Districts. Detail of Men for Duty at Polling Booths. Place No of Men Div Supt's Sub Ins & Ins Sgt's Cons Total Altrincham 40 D 1 1 8 10 A 1 3 26 30 Knutsford 22 D 1 5 6 A 1 2 4 7 B 9 9 Lymm 7 B 1 1 D 1 5 6 Sale 17 D 1 2 14 17 Northwich 30 E 1 1 4 6 G 1 2 12 15 L 1 8 9 Middlewich 12 E 1 1 2 J 1 1 4 6 L 1 3 4 Odd Rode 8 E 1 7 8 Congleton 17 C 1 2 14 17 Holmes Chapel 8 G 1 1 E 1 6 7 Sandbach 43 E 1 1 4 6 H 1 3 33 37 Wharton 16 E 1 9 10 B 1 5 6 Grappenhall 8 F 1 7 8 Runcorn 61 F 1 1 1 7 10 B 1 1 J 1 5 6 K 2 5 37 44 Lower Whitley 6 F 1 5 6 Totals 295 9 10 34 242 295 The men for duty at the Polling Booths must attend not later than 7.30am and the others by 10a.m. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th April 1880 Constable Thomas Davies, D Division is transferred to C Division from this date, vice Constable Michael ODonnell resigned. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th April 1880 The Chief Constable having observed with very great satisfaction the manner the manner in which all ranks of the Force having during his temporary illness performed their duties and to mark his sense and appreciation of such conduct is please to order that in future no stoppages from their pay on account of sickness shall be made except in cases where Superintendents have reason to believe that a man is malingering as the Chief Constable can have no sympathy with such men and trusts that the indulgence granted will not be abused. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th April 1880 As a further incentive to good conduct the Chief Constable has much pleasure in granting Superintendents permission to allow any Constables in their Division who have been free from Misconduct Report for the previous six months and are otherwise deserving of the indulgence a day and nights leave of absence from duty each month, Superintendents taking care to arrange that the duty of the men absent is performed by the Constables of the adjoining beats. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th April 1880 The following transfers will take place as follows, Constable Hunt, L Division who has been performing duty for Constable Dawson; B Division during his sickness is transferred from L Division to B Division from the 9th instant vice PC Samuel Dawson Superannuated. Superintendent Hindley will send an experienced Constable from Northwich to B Division to be stationed at Handforth vice Constable William Hopkins transferred to H Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th April 1880 The Parliamentary Election in the County now being over the Chief Constable desires to express to the Force his approbation of the conduct of its members during their many arduous duties. It has been a source of great satisfaction to him to receive from the Deputy Chief Constable as well as from other sources, reports speaking in the highest terms of praise of the Cheshire Constabulary and showing that during a period of unusual and exceptional excitement, the bearing of men, their patience, forbearance under great provocation, and careful obedience to orders have justified the opinion formed by the Chief Constable and others that the Force is worthy of the trust reposed in it by the County at large and that a good spirit of discipline prevails in it reflecting credit upon all. The Chief Constable trusts that no member of the Force will be discouraged by the remarks of irresponsible persons as fault finding on the part of such is the best proof that duty has been carefully performed. It has been a matter of pain and regret to the Chief Constable that through his indisposition he has not been able to share personally the duties which the Force has been called upon to perform but he assures all ranks that during no part of this exciting period have they been absent from his thoughts and that he attributes to obedience to his orders and careful observance of discipline, the absence of any serious disturbance, a result which has tended to the public good, the credit of the Cheshire Constabulary and the County generally. Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th April 1880 As some misconception seems to exist as to the amount authorised to be charged by the several ranks in the Force for Special Duty and Travelling Expenses they will be guided by the following instructions in reference thereto Rank Special Duty Allowance Day Night Deputy Chief Constable 4/- 2/- Superintendents 3/- 2/- Inspectors 2/6d 1/6d Sergeants 2/- 1/- Constables 1/6d 1/- 6 to 8 Hours is to be reckoned as a day, any time beyond that may be charged in proportion to the allowance for each rank. Superintendents are not allowed Special Duty Allowance in their own Divisions. When employed upon Cattle Disease Duties 4 hours will be reckoned as a day and so on in proportion for shorter or longer periods. The Deputy Chief Constable is authorised when compelled on duty to travel by rail, to charge 1st Class and the other Superintendents 2nd Class, all other Ranks 3rd Class. Superintendents will send in a Return showing the number of days in each month Petty Sessions and Magistrates Meetings are held at the several Constabulary Stations in their Divisions, stating therein the number of additional days appointed since the Summary Jurisdiction Act 1879 came into operation. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th April 1880 The Chief Constable having received reports from Chief Superintendent Egerton, Assistant Superintendent Plant and Constable Campbell in reference to the gallant conduct in rescuing a woman and child from imminent danger at Parkgate Races on the 24th instant and by doing so endangering his own life, by one of the horses coming in full sped at him and knocking him through a hedge, desires to make his mark of his appreciation of such deserving conduct by awarding him the Merit Badge and Pay of 2d per diem, and direct Chief Superintendent Egerton to personally convey this decision to Constable McNeill and to express to him the Chief Constables sympathy and earnest hope that he will soon recover from the injuries received in performing his duty in protecting the lives of the public. Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th April 1880 (Dated out of sequence in book) Chester Races The following detail of Constabulary will attend at this office at 11am on the several days mentioned in the following clothing Superintendents Inspectors Sergeants & Constables Helmet with Spike Same Same Tunic Same Same Breeches -- -- Riding Boots Leggings Capes, Leggings & White Gloves. To be Mounted First Day Tuesday 4th May 1880 Division Rank and Name G Superintendent Mayho, 2nd Class Sergeant Ennis, Constables Green, Parkins, Oldfield and Taylor. B 2nd Class Sergeant Martin, Constables Bythell, Baddiley, Bancroft, Jones Percival. K Inspector Roche, Constables Davies, Norton, Price. H Sergeants Atherton, Constables Hatton, Hopkins, Lloyd, Pugh, Wright. E Sergeant Cooper, L 2nd Class Sergeant Cashin 2nd Day Wednesday 5th May 1880 Division Rank and Name E Superintendent Hindley, Sergeant Major Clifton, Sergeant Gunn, 2nd Class Sergeant Batty, Constables Elliott, Fell, Woodrow. F Superintendent Williamson, Constables Jackson, Lowndes, Skalley, Whalley, Egerton, Forster. B Inspector Walker. A Sergeant Britton, 2nd Class Sergeant Gibson, Continued.... Constables Butler, Proctor, Woodward. J Sergeant Bradshaw. Constables Allman, Halliday, Pearson, 2nd Class Sergeant Royle. C 2nd Class Sergeant Parrott, Constables J. Ratcliffe, T. Ratcliffe, D Constables Coughlin, Dawson, Newns, Roscoe, 2nd Class Sergeant Woolley. H 2nd Class Leah, Constables Challinor, Lee, Hammersley, Hesketh, Whalley, Whitehurst. K Constables Barlow, Ford, Lloyd, Lythgoe, Riley, Trevett, Woodrow, 2nd Class Sergeant Garside, L 2nd Class Sergeant Sheehan, Constable Thomas. 3rd Day Thursday 6th May 1880 Division Rank and Name H Captain Lingard, Constables Gibson, 2nd Class Sergeant Leah, Passant, Ryder, Cross. E Inspector Millington. G Inspector Large, Constables Bates, 2nd Class Dunning. A Sergeant Harrison, Constable Devereux, Cooper, Eaton, Moss, Thompson. F Constables Kelly, Price, Whalley. J Constables Bowyer, Stockton, Usher. K Constables Burgess, Ennion, Hunt, 2nd Class Sergeant Whittaker. L Constables Currie, Maddock, Pettingale. Superintendents will see that the men have their hair properly cut, and that they present as smart an appearance as possible. The usual precautions will be observed during Chester Races as directed in General Orders of the 5th May 1874. Superintendents will forward to this officer on the 8th instant on Special duty Sheets on account of the expenses incurred by the men of their Divisions attending at Chester on the days detailed. Constable Thomas Welch, E Division, is dismissed from the Force for neglect of duty and drunkenness. Constable F. Bebbington, H Division, is reduced to 26/10d per week, and forfeiture of Goof Conduct Badge for drunkenness and absent from duty. By Order. G. E. Oldmeadow. Chief Clerk. Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd May 1880 The following Constables are awarded Good Conduct Badges Division Rank and Name Number of Badges K 2nd Class Sergeant J. Davern 1 K Constable P. Reilly 1 K Constable W. P. Price 1 C Constable Alexander 1 Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th May 1880 2nd Class Sergeant J. Dunning, G Division is reduced to 26/10d per week and will revert to the rank of Constable and be removed at his own expense to Over, for making a false entry in his Journal on the 26th December last. Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th May 1880 Constable Devereux, A Division is awarded the extra Special Duty Allowance of 5/- for vigilance on night duty on the 27th ultimo in apprehending Joseph Ashton for Felony. Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th May 1880 Superintendent Cooper will arrange for the transfer of a married man from his Division to Eaton in C Division (James Jackson), vice Constable John Ratcliffe from C Division to A Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th May 1880 Superintendents will look carefully over the service of the 2nd Class Sergeants and Constables of their Divisions and send to this officer the names of any who have been free from Misconduct Reports for the last 12 months with the number of additional, or any Good Conduct Badges to which they may be entitled, and in future it will be understood, that, subject to the approval of the Chief Constable and 2nd Class Sergeant or Constable losing their Goof Conduct Badges through Misconduct, the same may be restored to him together with any additional ones to which his service entitles him at the expiration of 12 months from the date of such Misconduct, provided his conduct and attention to duty have been such as to merit approbation of the Chief Constable. Constables employed as Clerks with the Honory Rank of Sergeants will not wear Good Conduct Badges. The following promotions will take place from the 1st instant, Superintendent Hindley, E Division to �192.10s. 0d per annum, Inspector Millington, E Division, to �110. 0s 0d per annum and Inspector Roche, K Division to �110. 0s. 0d per annum. Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th May 1880 The following transfer will take place from the 8th instant, Constable B. Hey, from D to E Division to be stationed at Somerford Booths. Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th May 1880 Constable John Basnett, D Division is dismissed from the Force for assaulting and highly improper conduct towards a young woman named Mary Pavitt. In future officers holding the rank of Assistant Superintendents, Sub Inspectors and 2nd Class Sergeants will receive the full Special Duty Allowance granted to Officers of full rank. Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th May 1880 The following detail of Constabulary will attend at the under mentioned places in Wirral Division on Whit Monday the 17th instant 20 Men for New Brighton at 11am. Division Rank and Name D Sub Inspector Hollingworth, Constables Hatton, Johnson, Maddock, Burgess. E Sergeant Blair, Constables Booth, Catherall, Davies, Drury. A Sergeants Lowe and Shaw, Constables Birtles, Moss, Lowe, Smith, Turner, Taylor, Withers, Ashford. 8 Men for New Ferry at 11am Division Rank and Name H Sergeant Fowler, Constables Sweeney, Basnett, Arkley, Reilly, West, Pearce, Clews. 7 Men for Birkenhead at 11am Division Rank and Name J Sergeant Proudlove, Constables Pickford, Warburton. G 2nd Class Sergeants Broster and Crabbe, Constables Crowder, Smith. Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th May 1880 The following detail of the Constabulary will attend at Altrincham at 11am on Thursday next Division Rank and Name Total B 2nd Class Sergeant Martin and 3 Constables 4 E 2nd Class Sergeant Batty and 4 Constables 5 Totals 9 Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th May 1880 The Chief Constable has been very much gratified and pleased to observe from letters and reports received by him that Sergeant Blair, E Division, in connection with cases under the Poaching Act, and Sergeant Leather and Constable Dunning of G Division, in case of a fire at Over, have paid attention to his orders in declining gratuities from the public, without his permission for services rendered by them in the execution of their duty, and to encourage others to act in the same straight forward manner awards Sergeant Blair the extra Special duty Allowance of 5/- and allows Sergeant Leather and Constable Dunning to receive a gratuity from the owner of the premises on which the fire occurred. Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th May 1880 On the recommendation of Chief Superintendent the Chief Constable is pleased to promote Sergeant ODonnell to 31/6d per week and Constable Dillon, both of K Division, to 28/- per week from the 22nd. Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th May 1880 Superintendents will report to the Chief Constable whether they consider that any increase of Sergeants or Constables is required in their Divisions, stating therein the population, acreage, numbers of public and beer houses in the places where they are wanted; together with any other information they can afford to enable him to judge of the necessity, or otherwise, of such increase. New Forage Caps (1880 issue) will be worn in fine weather on or after the 1st proximo with Serge Clothing, and old Caps with case, on wet days. Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th May 1880 The Chief Constable is much displeased in having to bring to the notice of the Constabulary a great laxity in the performance of duty in allowing a man charged with Felony to be at large in the county since the 6th ultimo, and remaining for several days together in different places, trying to dispose of the stolen property in the most open manner possible, and notwithstanding his being fully described in the Police Gazette, and Special Handbills, the latter being in the possession of the Constabulary stationed in the places where he was staying; on his passing into an adjoining County he was at once apprehended by the Constabulary there. The Chief Constable trusts that he will again have to animadvert on such conduct, and that all ranks will take special care to make them thoroughly acquainted with the description of all persons entered in the Police Gazette and other notices especially those wanted for offences committed in this County. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th May 1880 The General Order of the 17th ultimo, relative to leave of absence, applies to Sergeants as well as Constables. Chief Constables Office, Chester 29th May 1880 Good Conduct The under mentioned Sergeants and Constables are awarded Good Conduct Badges, and are entitled to wear the following number of same Division Rank and Name Number of Badges E 2nd Class Sergeant F. Shaw 2 E Constable J. Sherwin 1 H Constable T. Walley 3 G 2nd Class Sergeant E. Ennis 4 D Constable S. Coughlin 1 D Constable E. Rowe 2 D Constable W. Whitley 5 B Constable T. Percival 5 The following increase of pay will take place from this date Division Rank and Name Old Rate New Rate B Constable R. Hughes 24/6d 25/8d B Constable J. Bancroft 23/11d 24/6d K Constable W. Lythgoe 24/6d 25/8d K Constable H. Lloyd 23/7d 24/6d K Constable W. Cooper 24/6d 25/8d Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st June 1880 In future, whenever practicable only Constables who are in possession of Good Conduct Badges will be employed in conveying prisoner to Jail. In reference to general Order of the 27th ultimo Superintendents will arrange that Sergeants, are not absent from their Sections on Saturdays or Sundays The Forage Caps named in General Order of the 24th ultimo, mean the Sergeants and Constables New Caps for 1880. Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd June 1880 Food and Drugs Act 1875 In future Superintendents will exercise their own discretion in taking or sending Samples to the Analyst under the above Act, special care being taken that no unnecessary expense is incurred in doing so, not less than half a dozen samples being conveyed at one time, and that whenever practicable small quantities are sent by rail, or post as heretofore. The Quarterly Accounts will be made up to the following dates inclusive 30th June, 30th September, 31st December and 31st March in each year, in which all sums received from Magistrates Clerks, or other sources must be clearly and distinctly accounted for. Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th June 1880 Clauses 2 and 3, Paragraph 1 of General Order of the 9th December 1878, relating to Inspectors, Sergeants and Constables reporting themselves to Magistrates on appointment to a new District are hereby cancelled. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th June 1880 Constable Thomas Burgess, D Division having been reported by his Superintendent for highly improper conduct in making action of his Superiors a matter of comment to a young Constable, in the presence of a man not a member of the Force and also for using threatening language towards Mr. Robert Platt, an inhabitant of Knutsford, is hereby dismissed from the Cheshire Constabulary. The Chief Constable was disposed to deal more leniently with the first named offence than it deserved, but he cannot overlook the second, as he feels it his duty to impress on all under his command the duty they owe to the public, any neglect of which must render them extremely unfit for the service in which they are employed, as the public confidence towards the Cheshire Constabulary must be rather increased than diminished, it being to the advantage of both that a good understanding should at all times be cultivated. Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th June 1880 Condition of Service Superintendents will carefully read over and explain the above to each man in their Divisions and see that a copy is always kept in every duty room. Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th June 1880 In future men transferred to other Divisions will proceed there in uniform, not in plain clothes. Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th June 1880 The following details of the Constabulary will the coming Festival at Beeston Castle, near Tarporley, on the 21st and 22nd instant and on arrival Sergeants in charge of the men of their respective Divisions will report themselves to Superintendent Mayho, under whose orders, all ranks will remain until the termination of their duty. Division Rank and Name G Superintendent Mayho, Sub Inspector Large, Sergeant Johnson, 2nd Class Sergeants Crabbe and Ennis. Constables Bates, Oldfield, Dunning, Furness. L Inspector Leah, Sergeant Major Atkin, Constables Currie, Pearson, Thomas and Maddock. J 2nd Class Sergeant Royle, Constables Allman, Bowyer, Halliday, Stockton, Warburton, Pickford and Pearson. H 2nd Class Sergeant Southern, Constables Challinor, Whitehurst, Harper, Basnett. Detectives from Chester, Liverpool and Manchester will also attend. The above detail will be despatched by the Superintendents of their respective Divisions as to reach Beeston Castle by 10am on the 21st instant, 2nd best Tunics, New Helmets without spikes and White Gloves will be worn on this occasion; and the Chief Constable expects that the men selected for this important duty will by their demeanour and vigilance reflect credit on the Force. Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th June 1880 The following transfers will take place from this date Constable William Yearsley from A to D Division and a single Constable from D to A Division (Constable F. Hitchens). Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd June 1880 Captain Little having reported that Constable William Maddock, D Division has given great satisfaction in the performance of his duty, the Chief Constable is pleased, although he has not served the prescribed period, to promote him to the increased rate of 25/8d per week from the 25th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd June 1880 The following transfers will take place on the 1st proximo, Sergeant Major Clifton, from E to H Division to be stationed at Crewe. Sergeant Warwick from H to E Division to be stationed at Northwich. Superintendents will in the exercise of their discretion, direct that Merit Class Constables, in the unavoidable absence of Sergeants, or 2nd Class Sergeants to act as such in their several Districts. Constable Walter Slicer, D Division is discharged from the Force for smoking in the streets at Altrincham when in uniform. Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th June 1880 Good Conduct Badges The under mentioned 2nd Class Sergeants and Constables and Constables are awarded Good Conduct Badges and are entitled to wear the following number of same Division Rank and Name Number of Badges A Constable S. Rowbottom 5 A Constable J. Davies. 1 A Constable C. Birtles 2 A Constable T. Turner 2 B Constable E. Jones 1 F 2nd Class Sergeant P. Walley 3 E Constable J. Sherwin 2 E Constable D. Thomas 1 E Constable W. McClean 1 The following increase in pay will take place from the 25th instant, Constable W. Wood, E Division to 24/6d per week and Constable G. Hanson E Division to 24/6d per week. Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th June 1880 The Chief Constable trusts that his approaching half yearly inspection of the Force, he will find all Books (filled up or otherwise) properly labelled and numbered in accordance with the following instructions, and that all pigeon holes, and each group of pigeon holes containing documents and letters may be labelled and classified as follows 1 All old Charge, Summons, Letter, Lock-Up, Order and other Books, as well as those in use, to be covered neatly up in strong paper with label showing the period to which they refer. Viz: "From 20th April 1857 to 29th September 1866" or, as the case maybe: each class of Book will also be numbered from Number 1, as per pattern label herewith sent, the number required can be obtained through any local printer. 2 All letter and documents will also be endorsed and numbered in like manner, and be neatly arranged in pigeon holes, properly labelled, showing contents of each packet. Each Divisional Office should contain records and information on every subject connected with the internal condition of the Division and if possible every Divisional Office in the County should be strictly identical and uniform in its arrangements. It is feared that these particulars have in some instances been disregarded, the Chief Constable has however much pleasure in placing on record the excellent system adopted by Chief Superintendent Egerton and the very satisfaction it afforded him at his recent inspection of the Wirral Division to see such admirable office arrangements adopted therein. These Books and Documents are to be easily accessible when required. The following Constables having been awarded "Good Conduct Badges" are entitled to wear the following number Constable J. Whitehead, A Division, two Badges, Constable W. Moss, A Division, one Badge. 2nd Class Sergeants who have been awarded Good Conduct Badges will not wear same on their Great Coats, as the Worsted Chevrons denoting their rank are now worn below the elbow and any sent to Divisions for them will be returned to this office. In future it will be understood that Inspectors and Sub Inspectors will wear White Leather Gloves and not White Cotton ones as heretofore. Superintendents and Inspectors are reminded that stand up white collars are only to be worn with Frock Coats and Patrol Jacket. Please acknowledge by return of post. Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th June 1880 Constables Clewes, H Division is removed at his own expense to D Division, vice Constable Slicer discharged. Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th June 1880 Constable James Jackson, C Division is discharged from the Force for circulating false reports against his Superior Officer. Leaving his District without permission and being absent from his Conference Points, and the Chief Constable trusts that this will be the last occasion he will have to punish any of the Constabulary for indulging in idle and mischievous gossip respecting their Superiors. Constable A. Moss, A Division will be transferred to C Division and be stationed at Eaton. The following Constables have been discharged from the Force and on the recommendation of the Chief Constable will receive a pension and gratuity. Constable J. Davies, A Division, with a Gratuity of �25.0s.0d and Constable W. Whitley, D Division, with a pension of �30 per annum. Superintendents will have the old clothing tied up with cord in bundles of 10 articles, ready to be forwarded to the Contractor on instructions. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st July 1880 Constable C. Bowden, C Division, is awarded 5 Good Conduct Badges. Constable T. Davies, C Division, is discharged from the force for being absent from his district without leave, contrary to the Standing Orders of the Force. Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd July 1880 The Chief Constable will inspect "J" or Broxton Division at 2.30pm on Wednesday the 7th instant. Superintendents will forward the Old Clothing and Caps, consigned as Old Stores to the following address W. Pope and Sons, Dowham Market, Norfolk, together with a list showing the number of each article forwarded a duplicate of which will be sent to this office. Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th July 1880 The discharge of Constable T. Davies ordered in General Order of 1st instant is cancelled and he will be removed at his own expense to H Division, to be stationed at Nantwich. Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th July 1880 Superintendents are hereby reminded that they have no authority to suspend any member of the force, under their Command, from duty, except in extreme cases, involving the credit of the force; this power being vested solely in the Chief Constable. Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th July 1880 The following increase of pay will take place from the 10th instant, Constable W. Latham G Division to 28/- per week, Constable R. Davies, K Division to 24/6d per week and Constable J. Maddocks L Division to 24/6d per week. Constable W. Price is transferred from K to F Division, as Clerk with the Honory rank of Sergeant. Constable Robert Campbell, K Division is granted an additional Good Conduct Badge from this date, and Constable W. Latham, G Division is awarded three Good Conduct Badges. In consideration of the exemplary manner in which 2nd Class Sergeant ". Leah, H Division, 2nd Class Sergeant Royle and Constable Bowyer, J Division have performed their duties and on the recommendation of their respective Superintendents, the Chief Constable is pleased as a special case to relax the Good Conduct Regulations in their favour (owing to their service qualifying them for Good Conduct Badges having been interrupted) and to grant the former Constable five Good Conduct Badges and the latter two, two each respectively, as the Chief Constable is always anxious to encourage deserving men. The Labels forwarded per post this day will be put on the Divisional Books to which they refer, and should any more be required application will be made to this office for same. Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th July 1880 Constable Pickstock is transferred from H to A Division from this date. Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th July 1880 The following transfers will take place from the 17th instant, Constable G. Wright from B to A Division to be stationed at Newton and Constable P. Oakes from D to B Division at his own expense, to be stationed at Bramhall. Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th July 1880 In future any member of the Force wishing to see the Chief Constable on matters of duty will attend his office (in uniform as directed in General Order 21st June 1879) between 10am and 12 noon, notifying in writing, through their Superintendent, as to reach the Chief Constable the day before his intention of doing so, stating the purport of his business in order that intimation may be sent whether the Chief Constable will be able to grant him and interview or not. Should any circumstances arise to prevent him arriving at the Chief Constables Office between the prescribed hours the Chief Clerk will be informed at the office the Chief Clerk will be informed at the office (instead of proceeding to the Chief Constables private residence) of the nature of the business, who will if necessary communicate same to the Chief Constable. These instructions will not apply to cases of emergency, information of which must be sent to the Chief Constable with the utmost despatch by personal attendance on the Chief Constable, or other immediate means of communication Superintendents will take steps to have one or two samples of Beer from their Divisions submitted to the Analyst during the present quarter and see that the provisions of the "Bread Act" are carried out in their respective Districts. As the provisions of the Constabulary Act require that all cast off Clothing shall be sold for the benefit of the Superannuation Fund, Superintendents will take care that proper provision is made by them to preserve in a good as order as possible and see that none of it is disposed of in any other way without the express authority of the Chief Constable in writing granting them permission to do so. Old clothing will not be kept in store at the Headquarters of Divisions, except when collected annually for sale, but must always be forwarded to Headquarters where proper accommodation exists for storage of same. Any clothing requiring repairs will be sent to a Tailor and the cost of same charged to the Constable, or other person liable for same except in cases where it is damaged on duty, and cost cannot be recovered, when the amount may be charged by Superintendents in their contingent accounts. The Chief Constable has much pleasure in making known to the Constabulary that he has received from J. E. Davenport, Esq., on behalf of the Committee, a Letter speaking most highly of the admirable manner in which Superintendent Mayho, Inspector Large and the detail of Constabulary under their charge performed their duties at the Beeston Festival on the 21st and 22md ultimo, and the Chief Constable trusts that at all similar gatherings the conduct of the Cheshire Constabulary will deserve the same commendation and praise. Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th July 1880 (written out of date sequence in book) The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Chester Castle at 9am on Tuesday morning the 13th instant, for duty during the trial of the Chester Election Petition. Division Rank and Names G Superintendent Mayho, Constable Green. L Inspector Leah, Sergeant Downes, 2nd Class Sergeants Cashin and Rowe, Constables Currie, Pettingale and Thomas. J Sergeant Morgan, 2nd Class Sergeants Royle, Constable Bowyer, Halliday, Pearson, Pickford and Stockton. K Sergeant ODonnell, 2nd Class Sergeant McMichael, Burgess, Dillon, James, Riley and Woodrow. H 2nd Class Sergeant Leah, Constables Basnett, Hesketh. Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th July 1880 The Chief Constable is pleased to grant to Constable J. Woodrow, E Division, the extra Special Duty Allowance of 5/-, for his zeal and attention to duty at the Volunteer Encampment at Somerford Booths on the 26th ultimo, when he apprehended a man on suspicion of having stolen a musical instrument from an Officers Tent there, which was afterwards found at the prisoners house at Sandbach. The Chief Constable is further gratified in being able to speak most highly of the efficient manner in which the Constabulary under the command of Superintendent Mayho and Inspector Leah performed their duties at Chester Castle at the hearing of the Chester Election Petition during the whole of last week in which they displayed the usual tact, forbearance and good humour towards the public which are always appreciated by them, and secures the approval of the Chief Constable, who tenders his warmest thanks to Superintendent Mayho and the men. Inspectors and Sergeants when writing letter or reports will commence "Sir, I have the honour to report" instead of "Sir, Inspector or Sergeant begs to report" and sign their names in the usual way at the end of the document. Superintendents, Inspectors, and Sergeants are directed whenever practicable to march detachments of the Constabulary (when the party consists of eight or more) in Sections of fours instead of in file by two's. As some misconception exists among the Officers of the force relative to the colour of gloves to be worn when in uniform, Superintendents are informed, that on all such occasions, the rules laid down in the "Dress Regulations for Officers" dated 24th June 1879, must in future be adhered to, White Gloves during Summer months, and Black in Winter, or when in mourning, Inspectors will be directed accordingly. Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th July 1880 The Chief Constable will inspect Divisions as follows; H or Nantwich Division at 11am on Thursday 22nd instant at Crewe Divisional Books will not be required from Nantwich. E or Northwich Division at 2.30pm at Middlewich on Thursday 22nd instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd July 1880 The following detail of Constabulary will parade for duty at the Chester Regatta at 10.45am on Friday 30th instant Division Rank and Name L Inspector Leah, Sergeant Downes, 2nd Class Sergeant Rowe, Constables Maddock, Currie and Clarke. J Sergeant Morgan, 2nd Class Sergeant Royle, Constables Pearson, Stockton, Allman, Usher, Bowyer and Pickford. K 2nd Class Sergeant McMichael. The following have been awarded "Good Conduct Badges" Constable Wynne, F Division, 3 Badges and Constable Skally, F Division 1 Badge. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd July 1880 The following members of the Constabulary have been awarded "Good Conduct Badges, 2nd Class Sergeant Batty, E Division, 4 Badges, Constable J. Wright, E Division, 2 Badges and Constable P. Hammersley, H Division, 1 Badge. Chief Constables Office, Chester 29th July 1880 Bank Holiday Monday 2nd August 1880, the following detail of the constabulary will attend the under mentioned places on the above date Carden Park Fete, at 10.30am Division Rank and Name G Inspector Large, Constables Dunning, Latham. J Sergeants Morgan, Proudlove and Bradshaw. Constables Allman, Usher, Warburton. L 2nd Class Sergeant Rowe. H Constables Hopkins, Wright, Hesketh, Challinor, Ryder, Walley, Whitehurst and Passant. In Plain Clothes L Inspector Leah, Sergeant Davies. E Sergeant Oldham. Sergeant McCallum and 2nd Class Sergeant Batty. H 2nd Class Sergeant Leah, J 2nd Class Sergeant Royle and Constable Stockton. New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am. Two Sergeants and eight Constables from A Division. New Ferry Gate at 11am. One Sergeant and seven Constables from A Division. Eastham Ferry at 10am. One Sergeant and four Constables from B Division and One Sergeant and four Constables from F Division. Superintendents will, when forwarding for the approval of the Chief Constable, estimates for Repairs, etc at Station Houses, attach a memorandum thereto, showing the Date, Cost and Nature of last repairs at such Stations. Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th August 1880 The following promotions will take place from the 7th instant, Honory Sergeant R.S. McDonald, B Division is promoted to the rank of Sergeant at 30/4d per week and transferred to D Division to be stationed at Altrincham Division Rank and Name New Weekly Rate E Sergeant Oldham 32/8d A Constable I. Smith 25/8d H Constable G. West 25/8d A Constable J. Butler 24/6d E Constable A. Darrock 24/6d E Constable G. Catherall 24/6d H Constable W. Hopkins 24/6d H Constable J. Wright 24/6d H Constable G. Whitehurst 24/6d H Constable M. Sweeney 24/6d Continued... H Constable J. Hesketh 24/6d H Constable W. Hatton 24/6d W Constable W. Passant 24/6d Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th August 1880 As some misconception seems to exist in reference to whom the compliment of saluting is to be paid by the Constabulary, it will be understood that only the persons entitled to this mark of respect are the Magistrates and Corners of this County, also the Chief Constable, Superintendents and Inspectors. Superintendents will also draw the attention of their men to the latter part of Clause 9 of the "Standing Orders of the Force" January 1880, as the instructions therein seem in some instances not to be carried out. It will be understood that whenever time allows that Inspectors, Sergeants and Constables will instead of communicating direct with Superintendents of other Divisions, inform their own Superintendent of any matters of duty, on which they require information, who will write for, or obtain same for them, in cases of emergency, they will, as heretofore send or write direct, merely stating that they do so by direction of their Superintendent. As it appears from the Monthly Return of Superintendents Night Visits that in some Divisions only a very few of the men are visited after midnight, the Chief Constable directs that in future, the visits will be so arranged that the whole of the Division may be traversed and as many of the men as possible seen after that hour during the month, otherwise this duty cannot be efficiently carried out. Constable G. Wright, A Division is dismissed from the force for drunkenness and absence without leave. Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th August 1880 The following transfers will take place from the 7th instant, Constable Alfred Davies, from E to F Division to be stationed at Runcorn. Constable John Forster, from F to H Division to be stationed at Crewe, at his own expense. Constable Frederick Bebbington, from H to E Division, to be stationed at Hartford. By Order G. E. Oldmeadow. Chief Clerk. Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th August 1880 The under mentioned Constables will receive increase in pay and Good Conduct Badges from the 7th instant. Division Rank and Name New Weekly Pay/Badges C PC T. Lowe 5 Good Conduct Badges C PC J. Ratcliffe 26/10d per week and 1 Good Conduct Badge. D PC E. Rowe 28/- D PC S. Coughlin 26/10d A PC C. Ratcliffe 25/8d A PC C. Eaton 25/8d B PC J. Bancroft 25/8d B PC W. G. Wood 25/8d D PC J. Johnson 25/8d C PC A. Moss 25/8d E PC W. Booth 25/8d F PC P. Jackson 25/8d A PC W. McGowan 24/6d A PC H. L. Marrety 24/6d D PC R. Richardson 24/6d D PC J. Senior 24/6d F PC J. Price 24/6d K PC J. Hunt 24/6d Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th August 1880 Constable J. Tasker, D Division is dismissed from the force for entering (his duty not requiring him to do so) the Cell of a female prisoner in the Lock-Up at Sale at 2.40a.m. the 15th instant. Constable J. H. Outram, E Division, is dismissed from the force for borrowing money and obtaining liquor on trust money from Beer House Keepers on his District. The following officers are awarded Good Conduct Badges, Division Rank and Name Number of Badges A Constable J. Thompson 1 D Constable J. Peers 1 F Constable S. Lowndes 1 Additional Badge K Constable P. Naughton 1 Additional Badge K Constable T. Wilkinson 1 Additional Badge Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th August 1880 Constable T. Lowe, L Division, is promoted to 28/- per week from the 14th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st August 1880 The following transfers will take place from this date, 2nd Class Sergeant Leah from H to B Division, vice Richard McDonald promoted. 2nd Class Sergeant Morris from C to H Division to be stationed at Crewe. Constable John Nixon from A to E Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th August 1880 Constable J. Speed, F Division, will receive the increased pay of 24/6d per week from the 21st instant. Constable McClean, E Division is reduced to 25/8d per week for drunkenness. Constable Nixon is transferred from A to C Division from the 28th instant to be stationed at Bollington. Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th August 1880 The following detail of Constabulary will parade for duty on the grounds of the Royal Manchester, Liverpool and North Lancashire Agricultural Society's Show at Crewe at 8.30 am on each of the following days 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th proximo. Division Rank and Name G Inspector Large, 2nd Class Sergeant Ennis, Constable Dunning and Parkins. E Sergeant Major Clifton, Constables J. Elliott, J. Woodrow, G. Hodkinson, C. Fell, R. Perry. F 2nd Class Sergeant Walley, Constables P. Jackson, A. Egerton. J Constables R. Halliday, R. Allman and J. Pickford. Inspector Leah and Sergeant Downes of L Division will also attend in plain clothes. The Constabulary detailed for this duty will appear in Serge Uniform and Caps carrying the Regulation Canes and Captain Lingard will make the necessary arrangements for the sleeping accommodation of the men detailed for this duty. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th August 1880 Authority having been received for the issue of a set of Coat Straps, free of charge for each member of the force which will be forwarded to Divisions without delay, Superintendents will issue a pair to each man entering same in their clothing books, as part of the equipment of the respective Divisions. Men on leaving a Division either by transfer or discharge will return the straps into Store, for issue to their successor. These straps will be used for Inspection Parades, Assizes, Quarter Sessions and other Special Duties, when the Great Coat is taken, which will be folded in a square and carried in the hand. They may also be used for conveying articles of bulk for production at either Assizes or Quarter Sessions, and for any other purpose which may be seen desirable to Superintendents. The straps are numbered consecutively from 'One' upwards and will be issued accordingly by seniority. In future the Name and Nature of Offence will be briefly entered in 'Red Ink' in the margin of Journals against the entry of any person reported by the Constabulary Viz, "John Burn, Highway Act" as a guide when examining same The Regulation will apply to all Journals from the 1st April last. In order that the several signatures of the Constabulary may be entered in the Weekly Pay Sheets, in future, as far as practicable, Superintendents will only recommend leave of absence, which commences on the Saturday in each week, and in the event of any member of the force having more than one weeks leave, the pay Sheet will be kept back for his signature and will not as hitherto be signed for by the Superintendent. Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th August 1880 The following detail in addition to the men selected from K Division will proceed to Hooton Railway Station (Wirral Division) and will assemble at 10.30am on Saturday next 4th proximo, under the Command of Chief Superintendent Egerton for duty at the Liverpool Conservative Association Pic-Nic in Hooton Park Division Sergeants 2nd Class Sergeants Constables Total D 1 1 8 10 E 1 5 6 F 1 6 7 G 1 5 6 J 1 1 4 6 L 1 3 4 Totals 4 4 31 39 None but smart intelligent men will be selected for this duty, which will appear in serge clothing and forage cap, without belts and carry regulations canes. The respective Sergeants will be held responsible that the men are properly marched through the streets of any Town en route to Hooton, and Superintendents are requested to impress same upon them. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st September 1880 Constable West will be transferred from H to K Division on the 4th instant and will be stationed at Neston. Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd September 1880 On the recommendation of Superintendent Meredith and in consideration of the continuous good conduct of Constable F. Hindley, C Division the Chief Constable is pleased to allow him his former service, which, with his present term will entitle him to two additional Good Conduct Badges which are accordingly awarded him. Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th September 1880 2nd Class Sergeant James Cashin is transferred from L to F Division, from the 20th ultimo, Constable Warburton from J to L Division, vice Cashin from this date. Constable Halliday will be transferred from Malpas to Tilstone in J Division, Vice Warburton. Constable Blanchard from L to J Division to be stationed at Malpas vice Halliday removed. Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th September 1880 Dress Regulations In order to ensure uniformity at the approaching Annual Inspection by Her Majesty's Inspector General of Constabulary, the Chief Constable directs that the Great Coats shall be folded in the following manner. The Great Coat to be turned inside out and the sleeves placed lengthwise, two folds are to be made inwards from the collar to the bottom of the skirt so as to bring the outside edges parallel. Three turns of the Coat are then to be made from the top to the bottom presenting a square appearance measuring 15 x 12 inches. The Duty and Fee Books are to be placed (with Labels to the front) on the face side of Coat and secured by the Coat Straps, the ends of which will be passed through the Handle and Leather Runners which will be placed on the opposite side. A Pattern Great Coat may be inspected at this office. The Great Coats will be arranged on the ground behind the Division in two lines, representing front and rear ranks with handles inwards and Lamps in front of same. Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th September 1880 The following transfers will take place from the 11th instant, Constable J. Walley from Wybunbury in H Division to Tilstone in J Division. A married Constable from Crewe to Wybunbury. Constable Blanchard from L to H Division to be stationed at Crewe. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th September 1880 The following Constables will receive increase in pay from this date Division Rank and Name New Weekly Rate H Constable J. Gibson 24/6d A Constable William Walton 24/6d C Constable J. Nixon 24/6d E Constable R. Perry 24/6d K Constable J. Vost 24/6d 2nd Class Sergeant McMichael and Constable Shepherd K Division are each awarded an additional Good Conduct Badge. Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th September 1880 Constable Fox, K Division will be transferred to A Division on the 18th instant vice, Constable Whitehurst resigned. Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th September 1880 Divisions will Parade as follows in Clothing as directed in General Order, dated 12th November 1879, Form 41/A for Inspection by Captain the Honourable C. G. Legge, Her Majesty's Government Inspector of Constabulary. Division Date and Time Location H or Nantwich Monday 20th September at 11 am Crewe D or Altrincham Monday 20th September at 2.15pm Altrincham F or Runcorn Tuesday 21st September at 9.30am Runcorn E or Northwich Tuesday 21st September at 12.30pm Middlewich K or Wirral Wednesday 22nd September at 1.30pm Birkenhead L or Reserve Thursday 23rd September at 10am Chester G or Eddisbury Thursday 23rd September at 12.30pm Tattenhall J or Broxton Thursday 23rd September at 12.30pm Broxton C or Macclesfield Friday 24th September at 2.30pm Macclesfield Continued... B or Stockport Saturday 25th September at 10.30am Stockport A or Hyde Saturday 25th September at 1.30pm Hyde The following Stations will be inspected, Altrincham, Birkenhead, Broxton, Crewe, Hyde, Macclesfield, Middlewich, Runcorn, Stockport, and Tattenhall. The instructions laid down in General Orders of the 15th April 1879 will be carried out. Parade States and Printed Form of the Annual Return for the Government Inspection are herewith enclosed, the latter will be made up for the periods ending 31st August 1879 and the 31st ultimo. The receipt of this Order will be acknowledged punctually by Return of post. Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th September 1880 The following transfers will take place from this date, 2nd Class Sergeant W. P. Price from F to H Division and 2nd Class Sergeant T. M. Morris from H to F Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd September 1880 As it sometimes occurs that it is requisite to secure the attendance of Witnesses in support of evidence given by the Constabulary in cases disposed of Summarily by Magistrates, and the cases dismissed, the Chief Constable will be prepared, pending the sanction and authority of the Constabulary Committee, to receive applications from Superintendents for the Costs incurred to be a charge against the Public in their Contingent Accounts (under the heading Miscellaneous Expenses), a full report of the case must accompany each application, showing in detail the circumstances under which it was found necessary to obtain the aid of private individuals. Superintendents are reminded that they are not allowed without permission of the Chief Constable, first obtained, to purchase expensive Law, or other Books for use in their Divisions. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th September 1880 The Annual Inspection of the Cheshire Constabulary by Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary having been completed, the Chief Constable desires to express the great satisfaction he derived from it, the Chief Constable specially observed that all the clothing and accoutrements were in excellent order and well put on, no portion being out of place. It is evident that the Officers and Sergeants have excreted themselves to the utmost, to obtain such a satisfactory state of things and he Congratulates Superintendents upon the excellent manner in which their Divisions turned out, and directs that they will convey to all their men his high appreciation of the manner in which the Force underwent the Inspection. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th September 1880 Constable Edward Skally, F Division, is dismissed from the force for absence from duty and making false entries in his Journal. Constable T. Percival, B Division, is transferred to D Division at Altrincham to be employed in office duties there, a married man (Constable S. Coughlin) will be sent from D Division to be stationed at High Lane. Constable Dean, K Division, will be transferred to A Division, on the 30th instant and Constable James Chester of the same Division will be discharged from the force on that same date. Chief Constables Office, Chester 29th September 1880 Constable Evan Jones, B Division having completed 5 years service will receive increased pay of 28/- per week from the 30th instant, and wear two Good Conduct Badges. Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th October 1880 As some members of the Cheshire Constabulary may wish to have their usual annual leave of absence during the Winter months, instead of the Summer, the Chief Constable will in future permit Superintendents to forward applications for same; they must however make such arrangements as will ensure that the Constables beat during his absence is properly and efficiently worked by the adjoining Constables. Superintendents will see that men sent to their Divisions on Special Duty are allowed (if the nature of the duty will allow it to be done) to return by such trains to their Districts as will enable them to reach home the same night without having to walk long distances to do so. Superintendents will enter on the List of Clothing, or Route of Men transferred to other Divisions, the time of their departure to their new Districts. The following promotions will take place from this date, Constable A. Pettingale, L Division, to be 2nd Class Sergeant, Constable W. Warburton, L Division to be 2nd Class Sergeant. Constable J. Wright, E Division is reduced to 24/6d per week, deprived of three Good Conduct Badges, severely reprimanded and removed at his own expense to another District for drunkenness on duty and accepting drink from a Publican in contravention of General Orders of the 27th January last. Constable Charles Peers, B Division, is reduced to 25/8d per week, reprimanded and deprived of his God Conduct Badge for improperly receiving money for executing a Warrant, the Chief Constable being determined to suppress all irregularities relating to pecuniary matters in the force. Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th October 1880 As it appears in some Divisions a very improper system exists of Sergeants and others charging costs, in cases disposed of by Magistrates, Lock -Up Fees for maintenance of Prisoners beyond the actual amount authorised for the number of meals supplied, together with charges for attendance at Court, and Railway Fares which have not been entered, or accounted for, in the Fee Book, Superintendents will in future be held responsible that only such charges as authorised are included in such costs. Sergeant Turner, B Division not being to give a proper explanation in several cases of these charges, is cautioned and removed at his own expense to another Division. The following transfers will take place from the 16th instant Rank and Name From Division To Division To Be Stationed At Sub Inspector J. Walker B C Wilmslow Sergeant P. Turner B D Sale Sergeant J. Okell C B Cheadle Sergeant T. Porter D B Romiley Sergeant J. Dodd Wilmslow Bollington 2nd Class Sergeant W. Leah Romiley Stockport Station Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th October 1880 The transfers and removals directed in General Order of the 7th instant, paragraph 2 and 3 are hereby cancelled. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th October 1880 Constable J. Dale, E Division, is promoted to 24/6d per week from the 16th instant and Constable J. Elliott to 24/6d from the same date. Constable R. Drury, E Division, is awarded one additional Good Conduct Badge. Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st October 1880 Constable T. Turner, A Division to be 2nd Class Sergeant from this date. By Order G. E. Oldmeadow. Chief Clerk. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th October 1880 (written out of sequence) Assistant Superintendent John Plant, K Division is appointed Superintendent of J Division from the 16th instant and will take charge of same on the 1st proximo at �130 per annum, vice Superintendent J. W. Arrowsmith resigned. Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st October 1880 Vaccination Returns Superintendents will send the Returns for their respective Divisions to this office, called for by the Secretary of State in his Circular letter of the 18th instant (Copy herewith enclosed) on or before the 28th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd October 1880 Notices of Annual Training of Militia Regiments of other Counties Superintendents will see that the above notices, whenever they are received from the Commanding Officers or Adjutant of Regiments of this County or not, are served and published in the manner directed in Section 55 of the Militia Voluntary Enlistment Act 1875. Juvenile Offenders. The chief Constables desires that Superintendents will give directions not to apprehend children under 14 years of age, except for very serious offences, or when the offenders are unknown, but to summons them instead. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd October 1880 Constable Thomas Davies, H Division, is dismissed from the Force for drunkenness. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st November 1880 Constable B. Hey, of E Division, having remained drinking in a Public House at Congleton on the night of the 2nd ultimo from 9pm to 11pm on the plea that he was waiting for his Lamp to be repaired and wasted the time should have been in his own District during the most important hours of the week, is discharged from the Force, and Superintendents will caution all their men that they are on no account to spend their time in Public Houses either in or out of their Districts. In reference to Paragraph 1, Sergeants and Constables will always report to their Superintendents any repairs required to Lamps, Handcuffs, or other appointments, who will give the necessary instructions to have them put in proper order. It having come to the knowledge of the Chief Constable that money has been improperly offered to the wife of a Sergeant in consideration of matters connected with the performance of his duty, Superintendents will at once caution all their men that any money so received without his authority will be considered as having given to themselves, and that the punishment will follow such breaches of discipline. Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd November 1880 The Chief Constable is deeply concerned at finding his General Order of the 15th December 1879 prohibiting the use of Firearms has been disregarded by Constable J. Dillon, K Division, notwithstanding the lenient manner in which he was dealt with for the same illegal and improper conduct on a previous occasion, for which disobedience of orders the Chief Constable, in the interests of the Force and for the protection of the public has no alternative but to discharge him, as he cannot countenance the use of deadly weapons by the Constabulary under his Command. Superintendents will at once make the most searching enquiry, amongst all their men whether they are in possession of Pistols or Revolvers, and give the strictest orders that on no account are they to go on duty carrying such weapons; any men found doing so will be immediately suspended. Constable W. Craven will be transferred from D to A Division on the 6th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th November 1880 The following Constables are dismissed from the Force, Constable H. L. Marity, A Division, for drunkenness and neglect of duty. Constable Thomas Hardern, E Division, for drunkenness and absence from duty. Constable P. Jackson, F Division for drunkenness, neglect of duty and being absent from his station without leave from the 4th to the 7th instant. Superintendents will again caution all their men that when they are taken ill either on or off duty, they must at once take steps to inform their Sergeant, or the nearest Constable that they are unfit for duty. Constable J. Parker being unfit for further duty will be discharged from the Force from the 12th instant. The following promotions will take place, from the 6th instant Constable J. Bryan, K Division to 25/8d per week, Constable S. Gibson, K Division, to 24/6d per week and Constable J. Cooper, F Division, one additional Good Conduct Badge. Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th November 1880 The Chief Constable has been much surprised to find that Sergeant Gosling of A Division, on being ordered to remove to Mottram, had notwithstanding the Chief Constable's stringent General Orders of the 19th October 1878, resorted to a practice which he has been trying to suppress, i.e. the divulging of General Orders to the Public, and endeavouring to bring outside influence to prevent his Orders being carried out, and were it not for Sergeant Gosling's previous service and conduct, he would have undoubtedly been dismissed from the Force; as it is the Chief Constable cannot pass over this breach of discipline and is therefore compelled to make his sense of it by reducing Sergeant Gosling to 30/4d per week, and warns him that should a repetition of this infringement of General Orders on his part take place, dismissal will certainly follow, Sergeant Gosling will be held in readiness to move from Mottram at an early date which will be notified in a future General Order. Superintendents will read this, and the General Order of the 19th October 1878 at the next parade of their Divisions, and will strongly impress upon all ranks the prudence of complying with all orders issued by the Chief Constable, otherwise when too late it may prove a source of deep regret to them and their families. As there are now vacancies in the Force, Superintendents will endeavour to obtain suitable candidates, and send their applications on the usual form to this office. Young single men, of the farm labouring class will be preferred, and care must be taken that they are measured without their boots, and that they are fully 5' 9" in height, as recently several men have attended at Chester, who have stated they were measured in their boots, and being under the standard height have been disappointed and the County or Candidates put to unnecessary expense. Constable George Hanson, E Division, is dismissed from the force for singing in the Tap Room at a Public House in Northwich at 10.45pm 5th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th November 1880 The Chief Constable desires to make the following observations on the recent Government Inspection, for the guidance of Superintendents and other members of the force The Government Inspection Return of Persons Apprehended and Summonsed, those Summoned by Parish Officers and Private Persons, will be entered in a separate column, the letters "P.P." or "P.O." being entered opposite each case in the Summons Book from the 1st September last as a guide in making the Return. Officers and other members of the Force authorised to take Bail under Section 38 of The Summary Jurisdiction Act 1879, will be furnished with a Book for the purpose; in cases of Drunkenness and similar offences, a uniform amount of Bail of �2.10s 0d will be entered into by the prisoners. Where it is found necessary to make any alterations or corrections in any Book or Document, no erasures will be allowed, but a red ink line must be drawn through the figures or writing and be initialled by the Sergeant of the Section, as the case may be. Superintendents will see that the Numerals and Plumes on the Clothing are kept in proper order, as it was observed that in some Divisions these articles on the Great Coats were not as bright as they should have been. Additional Constables will be distinguished by the letter "S" on the shoulder strap instead of the Divisional Letter. The hours Constables attending Divine Service will be shown in the Duty Book. Superintendents will impress upon all their men that Lock-Up Fees, are illegal, and that only the authorised charge for maintenance, if actually supplied, is to be included in the Constabulary Costs. Superintendents will be held responsible that these instructions are fully carried out. Each Constable will be supplied by Superintendents with a Population Return of their Beat, with the number of Public or Beer Houses in same. Sergeants will be careful to enter in their Duty Books the exact hours of duty performed by each Constable of their Sections, and be particular in seeing that the men only enter the time of duty actually performed by them, (and not according to scale) which must agree with their Journals. In the event of a Constable performing more or less duty than laid down in the scale, the same will be shown under the head "Deviations" Sergeants will compare the Men's Duty Books with their Sectional Occurrence Books monthly, and be careful that the reports contained therein agree in both. In some Divisions this appears to have been neglected. All Apprehensions and Commitments must be entered in the Charge Book and Charge Sheet in Red Ink. When it is necessary to Witness the mark of a person who cannot write, the person Witnessing same must be an independent person, and not a member of the Force, when possible. Sergeant will not attend every fixed Conference Point made by the Constables, unless they are directed to do so by their Superintendents, but will visit them at uncertain times and places on their beats. Sergeants will periodically inspect the Hand Cuffs in their Sections, to ascertain whether the springs etc, are in good order. Superintendents when visiting the men and in performance of all duties in their Divisions will appear in uniform. A copy of this Order will be in possession of every member of the Force. Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th November 1880 The Chief Constable was much surprised on Saturday last the 13th instant, to meet Constable Briggs of H Division in Chester improperly dressed, when on duty, which consisted in wearing a sailors Guernsey under his Great Coat, his only excuse being that the weather was not sufficiently cold to wear his Tunic under same. It must be borne in mind by all ranks that the Coat Straps which have been recently issued are intended to carry the Great Coat in when not worn, and when appearing in public none but the regulation uniform will be permitted. Had the sergeant of this man's Section done his duty by inspecting him previous to coming to Chester this could not have occurred, and the Chief Constable fears that sufficient vigilance is not exercised by many of the Sergeants as to the mode in which their men dress. To mark his displeasure of the same the Chief Constable desires that the Special Duty Allowance which under ordinary circumstances would have been granted to Constable Briggs will not be issued to him and no man appearing improperly dressed in public in future need expect to be dealt with so leniently. Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th November 1880 Death of J. Garside, Esq. Coroner for the Knutsford District. In consequence of the death of the above named, Superintendents will at one give instructions to all the men of their Divisions that information of all Sudden Deaths in the above District are immediately to be sent to the Coroner of the County residing nearest to the place where the death takes place. Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th November 1880 The following transfers will take place from the 26th instant Rank and Name From Division To Division Stationed Sergeant Peter Turner B D Altrincham Sergeant R.S. McDonald D B Cheadle Sergeant. T. Gosling A F Runcorn Sergeant J. Pennington K A Mottram Sergeant J. Handford F K Liscard Constable Gibson H Division is transferred for drunkenness to K Division at his own expense. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd November 1880 The transfers of Sergeant Handford from F to K Division is hereby cancelled, and Sergeant Gosling of A Division will be transferred to K Division, vice Sergeant Pennington transferred from K to A Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th November 1880 Constable S. Challinor is transferred from H to A Division and Constable Martin McGowan from A to H Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th November 1880 It having come to the knowledge of the Chief Constable that his instructions in Paragraph1, of General Order of the 14th March 1878, in reference to giving evidence in Court, or before Magistrates has in some Divisions much relaxed, and that instead of Constables standing properly at attention as therein directed they loll about the Witness Box, and converse with Defendants and other persons in Court, and in some instances address the Bench improperly. Superintendents will see that in future this duty is properly attended to and report any Constable disobeying the Standing Orders on this matter. Evidence will be given in an upright and respectful position, the Witness must not lean or loll, speak loudly and distinctly, and give ready answers to the Advocates on both sides, and afford every information for or against the accused, nothing tells more against a Constable than to appear to keep anything back and in giving evidence against a Prisoner it must be borne in mind that a Constable must strictly confine himself to the case before the Court and not to refer to any former case or conviction against the Prisoner unless called upon by the Bench or Magistrates to do so. As the Chief Constable has observed in visiting some Stations that the portion occupied by the Constable in charge is not kept in a clean and orderly manner and that their families do not present a neat and tidy appearance. Superintendents will impress upon them when they visit the Stations, that they should maintain the character of the Force by always presenting a creditable appearance, otherwise the Chief Constable will replace by those who will take a little pride and interest in such matters. Superintendents are reminded that Constables acting as Clerks only hold the rank of Sergeants as directed in General Orders of the 16th September 1879, during the time they are so employed and that on returning to their duty as Constables the Honory rank of Sergeant is to be relinquished by them. Chief Constables Office, Chester 29th November 1880 Food and Drugs Act 1875, as is appears that in consequence of the efficient manner in which the Act has been carried out in this County, that very few articles are now found on analysis to be adulterated and that it has been represented that unnecessary expense is incurred in the purchase of samples. Inspectors of Weights and Measures will in future send to the County Analyst not more than twelve samples during each quarter of articles suspected to be the most adulterated; if it is however found absolutely necessary to send more than that number they may in the public interest exercise their discretion in doing so. Constable E. Rowe, D Division is dismissed from the force for drunkenness. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st December 1880 Divisions will parade as follows for being measured for new clothing and helmets. Lists will be made out on forms to be supplied and be ready to hand to the Measurer on his arrival, helmets will be worn. Date and Time Division Location Monday 6th December at 9.15am A Hyde Monday 6th December at 11.00am B Stockport Monday 6th December at 2.00pm C Macclesfield Tuesday 7th December at 9.00am H Crewe Tuesday 7th December at 11.30am E Northwich Tuesday 7th December at 2.15pm D Altrincham Tuesday 7th December at 5.30pm G Oakmere Wednesday 8th December at 9.15am J Broxton Wednesday 8th December at 11.30am L Chester Wednesday 8th December at 3.00pm K Birkenhead Thursday 9th December at 9.30am F Runcorn The following Constables will receive increase in pay from the 4th instant Division Rank and Name New Weekly Rate A Constable J. Fox 24/6d A Constable W. Craven 24/6d D Constable C. Dawson 24/6d D Constable S. Clarke 24/6d D Constable J. Bracegirdle 24/6d H Constable T. Bailey 24/6d H Constable R. Briggs 24/6d. Superintendents will acknowledge receipt of this Order by Return of Post Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd December 1880 Inspector H. Dutton, F Division is transferred to K Division, from the 1st instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th December 1880 Constable William Lowe, A Division is transferred at his own expense to D Division to be stationed at Broadheath. Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th December 1880 Sergeant F Lowe, A Division, is reduced to 2nd Class Sergeant at 28/- per week for neglect of duty, in not reporting Constable W. Lowe of the same Division, for disobedience of General Order 27th January last, in accepting Drink from a person, when on duty, in a Public House at Millbrook, on the 29th ultimo, in contravention of the Standing Orders of the Force, the Chief Constable regrets having to deal with Sergeant Lowe in this manner, as he held a very high opinion of him, and is disappointed, that he should have so far forgotten his duty, with those under his command, as the Chief Constable requires that all who are entrusted with authority will exercise it without favour or affection, and that they see his orders, and instructions, are respected and obeyed by all under them. Constable William Lowe, A Division is reduced to 23/11d per week and transferred to D Division at his own expense for disobedience of orders in entering a Public House, and accepting Drink therein, when on duty at Millbrook on the 29th ultimo. Superintendents will inform all Candidates who apply to them, that they must produce, in addition to the usual Form of application properly filled up, written characters from persons, by whom they have been employed for the last three years, more especially from their last employer. The Chief Constable was much pleased on the 4th instant at the Stockport Railway Station to observe the clean and smart appearance of Constable E. Dunning, C Division, which reflected much credit on the Force, and shows that Sergeant Dodd, in charge of his Section, has been careful in carrying out the Chief Constables orders in this respect, who, to mark his appreciation of such conduct, and as an encouragement to the younger members of the Force, is pleased to promote Constable E. Dunning to receive the higher rate of pay of 24/6d per week. This order to be read at the Head Quarters of each Division on next pay day. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th December 1880 The following promotions will take place from this date Sub Inspector Joseph Hollingworth, D Division, to be Inspector in F Division at �90 per annum, vice Dutton transferred to K Division. Sergeant Joseph Downes, L Division, to be Sub Inspector at Head Quarters. 2nd Class Sergeant George Potts, E Division, to be Sergeant at 30/4d per week and to be stationed at Astbury, vice Blair transferred to A Division. 2nd Class Sergeant William Wynne, H Division, to be Sergeant at 30/4d per week on augmentation. 2nd Class Sergeant John McMichael from K Division, to be Sergeant at 30/4d per week, in F Division on augmentation. 2nd Class Sergeant John Gosling, J Division, to be Sergeant at 30/4d per week in D Division, to be stationed at Knutsford, vice Inspector Hollingworth promoted. Continued... 2nd Class Sergeants Philip Walley, F Division, and John Rowe L Division are awarded the Merit Badge with pay of 2d per diem for Meritorious Service, vice Potts and Gosling who relinquish same on promotion. Sergeant William Blair, from E Division to A Division to be stationed at Millbrook, vice Lowe reduced. 2nd Class Sergeant Peter Royle, from J to E Division, to be stationed at Holmes Chapel, vice Potts promoted. Constable Joseph Dunning from G to J Division, to be stationed at Tattenhall, vice Gosling promoted. Constable James Davies, from A to D Division, to be stationed at Broadheath. Constable Benjamin Hey, from A to D Division, to be stationed at Sale. Constables Samuel Harding and Richard Richardson, from D to A Division, vice Davies and Hey transferred. Constable Jacob Dale, from E to J Division, to be stationed at Handley, vice Royle transferred (Cancelled). 2nd Class Sergeant Frederick Lowe, A Division, will be stationed at Hollingworth, vice James Davies transferred. The establishment of the following Divisions is augmented from the 1st instant by authority of the Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Home Department F Division, 1 Sergeant and 1 Constable, H Division 1 Sergeant and 2 Constables, K Division 6 Constables, Total 11 officers. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th December 1880 The Chief Constable regrets to find that the practice still exists in some Divisions, for Constables to seek advice in the execution of their duty, from the Magistrates Clerks, instead of their Superiors, and trusts that Superintendents of Divisions, will at once stop this unnecessary procedure, as all members of the Force should by this time, if properly instructed, understand the powers vested in them. In a recent case of Felony at Altrincham, Sergeant Stanley, D Division, manifested great laxity, in causing the apprehension of the Thieves, by directing Constable Bennett, to consult the Clerks there, before taking active steps in the matter, for which, the Chief Constable hereby reprimands him, had it not been for Sergeant Stanley's past conduct and service, more serious notice, would have been taken, of what can only appear to the Chief Constable, as gross ignorance of his duties. It must be borne in mind by all ranks, that in cases of Felony, persons may be apprehended without a Warrant, or other Magistrates Authority. Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th December 1880 Expenses of Conveying Prisoners to Jail. As it has been decided in the court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Judicature that the Right Honourable, the Secretary of State for the Home Department is liable to pay the expenses of conveying prisoners to prison whether on Summary Conviction or on Committals for trial. Superintendents will direct their men in every case to apply to the Governors of the Jails for these expenses when delivering prisoners into their custody, and send an account at the expiration of each quarter to this office on a similar form to the one now used in the Contingent Account, of all sums received for this service; in future no charge will be made in the Divisional Account under this heading. In order to provide against any inconvenience arising to the public service through the absence of Superintendents on leave, or through sickness, they will make arrangements with each other, and report to this office having done so, to visit their Divisions on Petty Sessions and Pay Days during such absence or sickness. Division To be Visited by Superintendents of Division A B B A C B D E E D F K G J H J J G K F Should anything unusual occur in Divisions during a Superintendents absence from duty information will at once be forwarded by the Inspector or Office Sergeant on duty to the Superintendent of the Divisions above stated. Good Conduct Badges are awarded by the Chief Constable to the under mentioned Constables Division Rank and Name Number of Badges A Constable William Moss 1 B Constable M. Hunt 1 E Constable J. Miller 3 K Constable J. Lister 1 The following transfers will take place from the 11th instant. Constables J. T. Lee and W. P. Price from H to E Division, vice Hanson dismissed and Dale transferred. Constable J. Barlow K Division will receive increase in pay to 25/8d per week from the 11th instant. In reference to General Order of the 11th instant Sergeant J. Gosling will be transferred from J to E Division, to be stationed at Winsford and Sergeant P. Gunn from E to D Division to be stationed at Knutsford. Superintendents will report to this office if any men in their Divisions have any parents or relatives residing in same. Superintendents will assemble their Divisions after they have received their new Duty Books, and explain clearly too all their men how they are to be kept, at the same time reading to them the "Memorandum" dated 9th December 1880, and "Instructions" relating to clothing dated November 1879. As Paragraph 6 of General Orders of the 24th July 1878, has not been strictly adhered to, Superintendents will see that all Letters are properly numbered and copied (as therein directed) from the 1st proximo. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th December 1880 The Chief Constable has been very much annoyed in discovering that an idea has been entertained that Robberies of Fowls and Poultry may in most instances be attributed to the ravages of Foxes and other Vermin, and should not be reported in the usual way for entry in the Divisional Books as Robberies; he therefore directs that whenever such Felonies taken that the Constables of the District will at once report same to his Superintendent on the printed form provided for that purpose, who will enter them in the Divisional Books; should it however appear after thorough investigation by the latter, that no Robbery has taken place, it will be recorded in Red Ink in the margin of the Robbery Book. It must be distinctly understood and Superintendents will strongly impress this upon all their men that on no account whatever is any report of a Crime, or suspected offence to be suppressed or omitted from the records of the Division, all cases which are found upon enquiry not to be Robberies, will be excluded from the report of crime furnished for the Government Inspection, and to this office. Superintendents are held responsible that the instructions herein are faithfully and fully carried out and they will at once bring to the notice of the Chief Constable any deviation there from. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th December 1880 In reference to General Orders of the 11th and 13th instant, the transfer of Constable J. Dale from E to J Division is cancelled and Constable J. T. Lee will be transferred from H to J Division instead of E Division to be stationed at Handley. In consequence of the continued indisposition of Mrs. Turner, the transfers of Sergeants Turner and McDonald are cancelled. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th December 1880 Election of Coroner The following detail of Constabulary will attend at the under mentioned places and hours Division Rank and Name Date time Polling Booth Location D 1 Sergeant and 1 Constable 11am 16th December Knutsford Court House. D, E and H 1 Sergeant 1 Constable 7.45am to 4pm 20th December. Altrincham, Knutsford, Northwich, Sandbach and Crewe. D 1 Sergeant and 1 Constable 10am 22nd December Knutsford Court House. In the event of there being No Contest the men will not be required to attend on the 20th and 22nd instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th December 1880 The Chief Constable is pleased to reinstate Sergeant Gosling, K Division to the same rate of pay that he was reduced from on the 10th ultimo at 32/8d per week. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th December 1880 Election of Coroner As there is to be a Contest for the above appointment, the Constables detailed in General Order of the 14th instant will be required to attend at the places named therein on the 20th and 22nd instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th December 1880 Constable W. P. Price, H Division is reduced to 26/10d per week, deprived of his Good Conduct Badge and reprimanded for drunkenness and being absent from his beat without leave. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd December 1880 The following detail of Constabulary will parade at Eccleston Church at 11.30am tomorrow, to attend the Funeral of the late Duchess of Westminster. Helmets with Spikes, Great Coats, Leggings, Capes, Black Gloves and best clothing will be worn Division Rank and Name J Superintendent Plant, Sergeants Bradshaw, Morgan, Constables Allman, Pearson, Pickford, Walley, Usher, Stockton. L Inspector Leah, Constables Gee and Thomas. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd December 1880 The Chief Constable has been much pleased in receiving a report from the Deputy Chief Constable, stating that the reports of the Sergeants night visits for November are satisfactory and that Sergeant Gunn, D Division, is particularly worthy of commendation for sending in the neatest and most creditable report every month. 2nd Class Sergeant F. Lowe, A Division, will revert to the rank of Constable, for disobedience of orders, in refusing to remove from Millbrook to another Station, and it is only in consequence of his past good conduct that he is not dismissed from the force for such gross insubordination. The Chief Constable is pleased to allow Constable J. Dentith, F Division, to receive a gratuity of 10/- from the Bridgewater Canal Company, for watchfulness, assiduity, and general obliging disposition, he has shown in the performance of his duty. As it appears that the Governors of Her Majesty's Prisons, are not yet authorised to pay the expenses of conveying Prisoners to Jail, referred to in Paragraph 1 of General Order of the 13th instant, Superintendents will as heretofore, charge same in the usual way in their Contingent Accounts. Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th December 1880 It having come to the knowledge of the Chief Constable that a Fowl Robbery had not been reported in the usual way by a member of D Division, who in explanation stated, that he thought it was owing to the ravages of Foxes and therefore took no further steps in the matter. Superintendents will at once make careful and prompt enquiries in their respective Divisions and report to the Chief Constable any man under their command who has been guilty of such gross neglect of duty and without delay, eradicate any such erroneous ideas from the minds of any Sergeant or Constable in the Cheshire Constabulary. Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th December 1880 The salary of Superintendent J. Plant. J or Broxton Division is increased to �143. 0s. 0d per annum from the 1st proximo. Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th December 1880 The salary of Inspector J. Leah L Division is increased to �110. 0s 0d per annum from the 1st instant. 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 156 157 158 No 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221