Force Orders 1882

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 3rd January1882 ~ 22nd December1882 General Order Purport Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd January 1882 On the recommendation of the Chief Constable the following men will discharged from the Force on the 14th instant, upon the under mentioned Superannuation Allowances 2nd Class Sergeant R. Southern Reserve Division at �45 per annum. Constable Thomas Percival, Nantwich Division at �40 per annum. Constable John Tinsley, Hyde Division, �38 per annum. Constable Thomas Furness, Hyde Division at �38 per annum. Constable John Gibson, Runcorn Division, is dismissed from the Force for drunkenness. The instructions relative to Sergeants visits in paragraph 3 of General Order 31st ultimo, only apply to rural districts. The attention of Superintendents is called to the Placards issued in July last in reference to Vagrancy, which they will endeavour by every possible means to suppress in the County. Superintendents are directed to exercise the greatest care in issuing Pedlars Certificates, now that they are not required to be endorsed, and see that they are only granted to persons, who is in good faith intend to carry on the trade of a Pedlar, and not to those who merely use it as a cover for Vagrancy and Begging. The following transfers will take place on the 7th instant, Constable B. Hey, from Altrincham Division, at his own expense, for drunkenness, to Stockport Division, to be stationed at High Lane. Constable D. Davenport from Altrincham Division, at his own expense, for drunkenness to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn. Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th January 1882 The following Sergeants and Constables will receive increase in pay and Good Conduct Badges from the 14th instant. Division Rank and Name Weekly Pay Good Conduct Badges Broxton PC G. West 26/10d 1 Eddisbury PC D. Pearson 24/6d Eddisbury PC T. Lowe 2 Northwich Sergeant M. Batty 31/6d Wirral Sergeant J. Whittaker 31/6d Wirral PC J. Shepherd 1 Hyde PC E. Blackham 24/6d Hyde PC W. Skitt 24/6d Hyde PC H. Williamson 26/10d Macclesfield PC E. Christian 24/6d Stockport PC S. Coughlin 28/- 1 Stockport 2nd Class Sergeant E. Hicks 26/10d Cont..... Stockport PC J. Johnson 26/10d 1 The following transfers will take place on the 21st instant, Constable G. West from Broxton to Wirral Division to be stationed at Backford. Constable Thomas James from Wirral to Broxton Division to be stationed at Eccleston. Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th January 1882 Balances Due by Superintendents in Quarterly Accounts. As the chief Constable has observed that in some Divisions the sums due by Superintendents to the County, are far in excess of any amount likely to be required by them for the Public Service before the issue of the usual succeeding half monthly cheque, and that by adding to their estimates in the first month of the quarter a much larger sum than will be wanted for contingencies , they continue to hold unnecessary amounts of public money, desires that they will at once take steps by informing the County Treasurer (a copy of such notice being sent to this office) that they will not require their next cheque, or only a portion thereof, in order to reduce the balances in question, In the event of an emergency arising involving additional expenditure, a supplementary estimate may be sent to this office for the Chief Constables signature. Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th January 1882 Removal of Constables The attention of Superintendents is drawn to Paragraph 14 of General Order of the 31st July 1879, and they will invariably, whenever they consider it desirable to remove a Constable from one District to another in the own Divisions, apply to the Chief Constable for his authority to do so, and give their reasons for such recommendation. Misconduct Reports Superintendents in forwarding Misconduct Reports against Constables will word each offence as concisely as possible, thus 1. Drunk at his Station at 11am, 15th October 1881. 2. Drunk on duty at 10pm 20th December 1881. 3. Absent from Conference Points at 11pm and 1am on the night of 25th December 1881. 4. Absent without leave from his Station from 11am 1st instant to 1pm 5th November 1879. 5. Making a false statement to Sergeant Dutton on the 10th October 1880. 6. Wilfully making a false entry in his Journal on the 30th November 1869. The offenders defence, the Sergeants report, and Superintendents remarks, should fully explain all the points in each case, in order that the Chief Constable may have the matter clearly laid before him. Weights and Measures In future the Inspector of Weights and Measure for Northwich Division will attend at Wharton to test Weights and Measures twice in each year, in accordance with the instructions in General Orders 11th October 1862. Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th January 1882 Constable Herbert Hibbert will be transferred from Runcorn to Nantwich Division on the 28th instant to be stationed at Crewe, vice Constable Percival Superannuated. Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st January 1882 The following detail of Police will attend at the under mentioned places on the 4th proximo on arrival of the Empress of Austria at Combermere. At Crewe Railway Station at 4.30pm Division Supt Ins Sgt 2nd Sgts PC Total Nantwich 1 1 1 10 13 At Wrenbury Railway Station at 5.30pm Division Supt Ins Sgt 2nd Sgts PC Total Nantwich 1 1 6 8 Helmets with Spike will be worn, and if wet Great Coats. Sergeants Joseph Warwick and William Wynne will exchange Districts on such a day as Superintendent Mayho may arrange. Constable Edwin Martin will be stationed at the Lodge Combermere from the 1st proximo until further orders. Weights and Measures In future the Superintendent of Nantwich Division will visit Aston twice each year to stamp Weights and Measures instead of Marbury, as directed in General Order 11th October 1862. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st February 1882 Superintendents Monthly Journal The Forms for above sent to Superintendents will be carefully and fully filled in, the first being rendered on the 3rd proximo for the present month, the sending in of this Journal does not however, in any way relieve Superintendents from the duty of immediately furnishing the Chief Constable with information relating to Robberies, Crimes and each other occurrences reported in their respective Divisions. In future the following Forms will not be required at this office, D2, D10, D10, D23, D26, D32, and M14, W and M 2 and 7. In reference to General Orders of the 17th and 27th January 1879, Superintendents will see that proper instruction is given to all men in their respective Divisions as to their powers of arrest without Warrants and impress upon them the necessity of observing at all times the directions given in the printed Memorandum dated 9th December 1880, a copy of which should be in each Constables Journal. The attention of Superintendents is drawn to General Order of the 7th December last, and they will see that speedy information of Robberies, occurring in their Divisions is sent to this office and elsewhere. All existing General Orders and Memorandums relating to Stoppages for Sickness are hereby cancelled and the following rules will in future be strictly observed, except in cases of sickness resulting from injuries on duty and on sick leave, when a special order will be obtained from the Chief Constable according to the circumstances of each case. Scale of Deductions for Sickness for Sergeants and Constables. For the first 14 days 8d per diem After 14 days 1/- per diem After 30 days 1/9d per diem After 40 days One half of their pay Until they are discharged from the Force. Superintendents may however use their own discretion in making deductions during the first 7 days, but no longer, taking care that no malingering is allowed. In future Cash or other property in the possession of the Police in which there is a doubt as to the proper ownership, or which is retained for the purpose of producing in the event of any person being apprehended connected therewith, will be accounted for by Superintendents in Divisional Forms M23 quarterly, in red ink until it is finally disposed of. Superintendents will in future, before they get any Forms or other printing done in their Divisions, submit same to the Chief Constable for his sanction and authority. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st February 1882 Duty Scales In reference to paragraph 2 of General Orders 14th September last, the Form therein referred to, will in future only be required for the beats in the Rural Districts in each Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th February 1882 New Sick report Book A Page in the above book will be given to each man in the Division, commencing on the 1st ultimo, his name being entered therein as soon as he is posted to same. Divisional Form D30, will only be sent in with the Weekly Pay Sheet, when men are off duty through sickness. Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th February 1882 Dog Licences. The attention of Superintendents is drawn to General Orders 6th February 1879, relating to the above and they will see that the instructions given and referred to in copy of the letter from the Secretary of State, sent therewith are carried out. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th February 1882 The following Constable will receive increase in pay and Good Conduct Badges from this date. Division Rank and Name Weekly Pay Good Conduct Badges Altrincham PC M. Bell 24/6d Eddisbury PC J. Pickford 4 Eddisbury PC J. Taylor 1 Eddisbury PC C. Eaton 26/10d 1 Nantwich PC J. Blanchard 25/8d Northwich PC G. Carrington 24/6d Northwich PC W. Booth 26/10d 1 Northwich PC W. Wood 26/10d 1 Wirral PC L. Costello 1 Hyde PC J. Ratcliffe 26/10d 1 Hyde PC R. Richardson 24/6d Hyde PC J. Washington 24/6d Macclesfield PC T. Ratcliffe 28/- 1 Macclesfield PC T. Metcalfe 24/6d Stockport PC W. Baddiley 26/10d 1 Reserve PC S. Thomas 26/10d 1 Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th February 1882 The following transfers will take place on the 18th instant. PC Samuel Burgess from Nantwich to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Cheadle Hulme. PC Thomas Carter from Reserve to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe. Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th February 1882 Poaching Affray at High Legh The Chief Constables desires to express his satisfaction and appreciation of the conduct evinced by Superintendent Little and other members of the Force engaged in the above case, which required the utmost care and attention, and he trusts that such commendable conduct on their part will so stimulate the younger members of the Force to imitate their example that by accurate and exact attention to all matters of duty, they may be able to act in as equally an efficient manner as the officers of the Cheshire Constabulary have done in this matter, should the occasion unfortunately arise. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th February 1882 Vagrancy The Chief Constable having noticed there are still a large number of Vagrants passing through the County, and that the numerous petty thefts have recently been committed, desires that the utmost vigilance will be used to abate the nuisance and prevent such depredations. Superintendents will see that the notices relating to this subject are posted in conspicuous places in their respective Divisions, and at each Police Station in the County. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd February 1882 The new Charge Sheets forwarded to Divisions will in future be rendered to this office instead of those heretofore sent; the old ones can be used at the stations for furnishing information to make up Divisional Sheets. Forms M8 "Persons willing to act as paid Constables" and Form S5, "Population and acreage of Sections" will be rendered annually at the end of the June Quarter, the latter being countersigned by Superintendents and a copy kept in the possession of each Sergeant. Forms D7, "Quarterly Descriptive Roll" and S4 "Poachers Met at Night" will not be required in future. In Form D8 "Monthly Distribution Return" an additional Column will be entered in space for "Rank and Name" showing the period of service each man in his present District has. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd February 1882 The following transfers will take place in Hyde Division; Constable William Skitt from Dukinfield to Gee Cross, vice Constable Miller resigned. Constable A.J. Browne from Hyde to Dukinfield. Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th February 1882 Return of Sergeants Night Visits. All the existing Orders and Instructions relating to the above are hereby cancelled, and the following rules in making up same will in future be observed. Only visits made after 9pm to be entered. The name of the place where a Constable is visited will be shown. The total visits made to each Constable during the month will be shown at the bottom of the Return. The hours only will be entered ar12, 2.30 not 12pm as the latter filled up the columns, and made them indistinct. In Column "Remarks" the exact reason of a Constable not having been visited will be shown, not "SS" only as heretofore. The Return is to be sent so as to reach this office on or before the 10th of each month. The new Forms will be sent as soon as they are ready. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th February 1882 Numbering Letters All official letters must be numbered consecutively annually from the 1st ultimo, and one subject to be alluded to in each communication. Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd March 1882 Handcuffing Prisoners. The attention of Superintendents is drawn to page 15 of the "Instruction Book" in respect to handcuffing, which is only to be resorted to when violence or attempt at escape may be expected, or when other circumstances in the discretion of the Constable, may imperatively demand it, such s reported or suspected attempt at rescue, the gravity of the case, the prisoners known or unknown character, powers of running or when passing through crowded places like Chester, Liverpool and Manchester, but in trivial cases prior to trial and when the prisoner is of known residence, handcuffs should never be required. In future all Officers and Constables who come to Chester will enter the Attendance Book at this office, concisely the particulars of the business which brings them there on duty, and not as heretofore "To warn Coroner" "Attending Assizes" "Serving Summons" etc. Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th February 1882 (written out of sequence) Constable William Hamnett is transferred at his own expense from Nantwich to Hyde Division, vice PC Miller resigned. Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd March 1882 Departure of the Empress of Austria. The following detail of Police will attend at the under mentioned places on the 6th instant, Helmets and Spikes will be worn. Wrenbury Railway Station at 8.15am Superintendent Sergeant Constables Total 1 1 4 6 At Crewe Railway Station at 9.30am Superintendent Sergeant Constables Total 1 1 6 8 Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th March 1882 Unclaimed Property Superintendents will in future take special care in making out Quarterly Returns of "Property detained for production at trial" Forms M13 and "Unclaimed Property" M25, as these two Returns should contain a description of all property in the possession of the Police on the respective dates. Property found on Prisoners or elsewhere for which no owner can be found, or charge be brought against any person for stealing, will be entered in red ink in Form M25. Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th March 1882 Duty Scales As the Chief Constable has observed that the above Forms are made out in most Divisions by Sergeants or Constables, instead of being prepared by the Superintendents as directed in the foot note of Divisional Form D28, he desires that this duty may not in future be imposed upon Sergeants as they are only required to make out Divisional Form D4, for each Constable in their Section. It also appears that with a few exceptions the hours of duty are so arranged that Constables go off duty at either 3 or 4 am, instead of later on in the morning and thus often miss an opportunity of meeting offenders returning from their nightly depredations, this should be altered by occasionally putting the Constables on duty later at night. Execution of Warrants and Services of Summonses from other Districts As it appears that there is no uniform system throughout the County in reference to Fees being charged for the above Services, it will in future be understood that the same charges will be made as are authorised in the respective Divisions for such Services, and that all sums so received will be accounted for in the Fees Books and 17th Clause Return in the usual way. Promotions The pay of Inspector N. Large, Macclesfield Division is increased to �95 per annum from the 1st instant. The under mentioned Constables will receive increase of pay as follows from the 11th instant. Division Rank and Name Weekly Pay Good Conduct Badges Altrincham PC W. Newns 26/10d 1 Altrincham PC W. Maddock 26/10d 1 Altrincham PC E. Burr 28/- 2 Eddisbury PC T. Smith 26/10d 1 Nantwich PC W. Harper 28/- 1 Wirral PC W. Wright 25/8d Hyde PC G. Davies 1 Macclesfield PC A. Moss 26/10d 1 Runcorn PC J. Bossons 1 Reserve PC S.J. Wallace 24/6d Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th March 1882 Charges for Gas, Deductions for Private Use. One third of the cost of the above consumed in all police stations, from which no exemptions will be allowed (exclusive of Magistrates Rooms) must always be deducted from the Gas Accounts charged in Divisions, as directed in General Orders of the 19th August 1879, and one fourth of the charge for Coal, as show in General Orders 31st January 1881. Repairs to Stations It will be understood that whenever it is found necessary on an emergency or to prevent damage to Public Buildings in charge of the Police, to incur expenses in repairs that Superintendents will at once notify to the Chief Constable, that they have done so, and forward for his signature an Estimate on Divisional Form F/22 as a covering authority for the expenditure, which must be attached to the Vouchers. Monthly Summary of Robberies In future only those cases for which one or more persons are apprehended will be shown as detected in the above Return. Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th March 1882 Transfers The following transfers will take place in Northwich Division, Constable Wright from Northwich to Wheelock. Constable Griffiths from Sandbach to Northwich and Constable Bladon from Wheelock to Sandbach. Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th March 1882 Tarporley Hunt Meeting. The following detail of Police will attend the above meetings at 9am, or as soon as possible after that hour, on the 28th instant, smart intelligent will be selected, and Superintendents will impress upon them that whilst they are to be firm in the performance of their duties, good temper and courtesy towards the Public will enable them to discharge them efficiently and satisfactorily. The following clothing will be worn, Helmets with spikes, Best Clothing, White Gloves, Leggings, Capes will be taken for use if required Division Supt Ins Sgt PC's Total Broxton 1 5 6 Eddisbury 1 1 4 6 Nantwich 2 8 10 Wirral 2 10 12 Totals 1 6 27 34 In Plain Clothes Superintendent Williamson, Inspector Dutton and Downes, Sergeants Atherton Number 4 Division, Constable Newns, 2 Division, and Constable Vost, 6 Division, will attend in plain clothes, and will be careful not to make themselves known as police officers, by saluting superior officers, or in any other way, except when arresting persons, or performing other duties requiring them to do so, otherwise their usefulness as Detectives will be impaired. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd March 1882 The following transfers will take place on the 1st proximo, Constable A. Hornsey from Nantwich to Wirral Division, Constable T. Ratcliffe from Macclesfield to Wirral Division both to be stationed at New Brighton as the two extra Constables for the Summer months. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd March 1882 2nd Class Sergeant William Leah, Altrincham Division is severely reprimanded, reduced to the rank of Constable and reduced to 26/10d per week for feigning sickness, neglect of duty, and drinking in a Public House at Northwich on the 17th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th March 1882 Constable William Hopkins, Macclesfield Division, will be transferred from Sutton to Wilmslow on the 1st proximo. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th March 1882 The following detail of Police will attend at the under mentioned places in Wirral Division on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Good Friday 7th April 1882 Place Division Sgt's PC Total New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am. Altrincham Hyde Stockport Runcorn 1 2 1 1 2 9 2 7 3 11 3 8 Totals 5 20 25 New Ferry Gate at 11am Nantwich Northwich 1 1 4 4 5 5 Totals 2 8 10 Eastham Ferry at 11am Broxton Eddisbury 1 1 4 4 5 5 Totals 2 8 10 Easter Monday 10th April 1882 Place Division Sgt's PC Total New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am Nantwich Northwich Runcorn 2 1 1 6 4 6 8 5 7 Totals 4 16 20 New Ferry Gate 11am Broxton 1 2 3 Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th March 1882 The following transfers will take place on the 1st proximo. Constable R. Jackson from Reserve to Nantwich to be stationed at Crewe, vice Constable 115 Thomas Lowe deceased. Constable W. White from Reserve to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Constable Hornsey transferred to Wirral Division. Constable H. Lloyd from Wirral to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Broadheath, vice Constable Dawson resigned. Constable William Bailey from Wirral to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Hunterston, vice Constable Hamnett transferred to Hyde. Constable William Cartledge from Reserve to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Sutton, cice Constable Hopkins transferred to Wilmslow. Constable J. Foulkes, Eddisbury Division is fined 5/- and transferred to New Brighton (Wirral Division) at his own expense, vice Constable Bailey transferred to Hunterston. Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st March 1882 Constable William Leah, Altrincham Division, is deprived of six days pay and dismissed from the Force, for absence from duty without leave and drunkenness on the 28th and 29th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th April 1882 Easter Monday A Sergeant and three Constables from Eddisbury Division will attend at 11am on the 10th instant at Carlett Park, Eastham, in the Wirral Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th April 1882 As complaints respecting Gypsies and others encamping on and near highways are continually being received at this office, Superintendents will give immediate instructions to prevent these offences and clear the roads of them, the names of any Constables who neglect this duty will be sent to the Chief Constable. Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th April 1882 In future unless otherwise ordered, Caps will be worn with the chin strap up and Helmets with it down. Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th April 1882 The following transfers will take place in Nantwich Division, Constable Samuel Sant from Aston to Crewe and Constable Thomas Jackson from Crewe to Aston. Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th April 1882 Division Rank and Name Weekly Pay Good Conduct Badges Altrincham PC D. Wharam 24/6d Nantwich PC S. J. Ford 25/8d Wirral PC P. Reilly 1 Wirral PC J. Ennion 1 Wirral PC I. Bryan 26/10d 1 Wirral PC E. Turner 1 Wirral PC T. Barnsley 24/6d Wirral PC R. Davies 26/10d 1 Hyde PC W. Cook 24/6d Hyde PC J. Taylor 26/10d 1 Hyde PC J. Wight 26/10d Hyde PC J. Fox 25/8d Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th April 1882 The following transfers will take place in Nantwich Division, Constable William Bailey from Hunterston to Nantwich and Constable W. H. Mason from Nantwich to Hunterston. The following detail of Police will attend the Wirral Hunt Races on the 22nd instant at 11am, Clothing of 1881 issue, Helmets without spikes, White Gloves and Leggings will be worn, Capes will be taken for use if required. Division Supt Ins Sgt PC Total Nantwich 1 5 6 Wirral 1 2 4 16 23 Runcorn 1 5 6 Reserve 1 2 3 Totals 1 2 7 28 38 Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st April 1882 Chief Inspector Leighton, Altrincham Division, will occupy and take charge of the New Police Station at Sale. Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st April 1882 Constable A. Dutton, Hyde Division, will receive increase in pay from 23/11d to 24/6d per week from the 11th March last. Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st April 1882 Constable Thomas J. Kelly, Runcorn Division is promoted to 2nd Class Sergeant and transferred to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Marston, in charge of the Section there. Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th April 1882 The following detail of Police will Parade at this office on the under mentioned dates Tuesday 2nd May at 11.30am Division Ins Sgt PC Total Broxton 1 3 4 Wirral 1 9 10 Runcorn 1 1 4 6 Totals 1 3 16 20 Wednesday 3rd May 1882 Division Ins Sgt PC Total Eddisbury 1 4 5 Nantwich 1 11 12 Northwich 1 12 13 Wirral 1 2 17 20 Totals 1 5 44 50 Thursday 4th May 1882 Division Ins Sgt PC Total Altrincham 2 12 14 Nantwich 1 9 10 Northwich 1 1 4 6 Totals 1 4 25 30 Clothing of 1881 issue, with Helmets, without Spikes, White Gloves and Leggings will be worn; Capes will be taken for use if required. A good meal consisting of Meat, Bread, Coffee or Coco will be provided at the "The Little Nags Head" Coco House, Foregate Street, Chester, each day at the times above mentioned, for the number of men detailed, for which 10d each will be charged, the amount to be remitted to the Chief Clerk, by Superintendents, and deducted from the men's Special Duty Allowance. The usual extra precautions will be observed during Chester Races of watching the roads and Railway Stations leading to and from Chester from Saturday before the Races until the following Friday. Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th April 1882 General Inspection 1882. The Inspection will commence at Macclesfield on the 8th proximo. Station Houses and Cells will at once be whitewashed where required. Great Coats, Lantern, Duty and Fee Books will be placed on the ground the paces in front of each man, the former folded as usual, except that the Sleeves will not be turned inside out. Divisions will be formed up in Column of Sections by the right, in single rank at six paces interval, the Sergeants on the right of their respective Sections, which will be sized from flanks to centre. The Superintendents will be six paces in front of the centre of the leading Section, Inspectors two paces in rear of the Superintendent and two paces to the right and left, if only one Inspector to the right rear. Should it be required to drill the Division as a Company the Superintendent will turn the men to the right, and wheel them to the left, halt, front and size. The Chief Constable, although not expecting great efficiency in drill, considers that the Sergeants should at least know how to move a body of men from one point to another, in any formation that may be required of them. The Parade State will be made out in duplicate and handed to the Chief Constable on his arrival. The Government Inspection Return, Form S/3 will be made out for years ended 30th April 1881 and 30th April 1882. The Instructions in reference to drawing Staves in the Manual of Drill dated September 1878 are hereby cancelled. On order to "Produce appointments" the Whistle will be drawn from its pocket and allowed to hang in front of the body, the Staff will be drawn with the right hand from the pocket, and handcuffs with the left hand and held as follows. The upper arm and elbows close to the side, forearm horizontal, Staff perpendicular. On the word "Return Appointments" return Staff, Handcuffs, and Whistle to pocket and come to the position of attention. New Clothing of this year's issue (1882) will be worn. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st May 1882 The Army Act 1881, Sections 44 and 45. Billeting of Soldiers. Superintendents will cause a list to be made of all houses in their Divisions liable under the 107th Section of the above Act to have Soldiers billeted on them and keep a copy of same in their office for inspection, if required, together with a similar list of persons liable to furnish carriages as directed in the 114th Section of the said Act. These Lists will be revised annually on the 30th June of each year. Copies of the above named Lists will be sent to this office. Care will be taken that the provisions of Sections 102 and 121, Part 3 of the Act, are carried out in reference to these matters. Superintendents will draw the attention of their men to the instructions in paragraph 15 of General Order 22nd August and Paragraph 2 of General Order of the 7th December 1881, reference addressing the Chief Constable and other Officers. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st May 1882 General Inspection. Divisions will parade as follows for Inspection by Captain, The Honourable C. G. Lee, Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary Division Location Time Day and Date Macclesfield Macclesfield Monday 8th May 1882 12 noon Stockport Stockport Tuesday 9th May 12.30pm Altrincham Altrincham Friday 12th May 10.45am Hyde Hyde Friday 12th May 2.20pm Nantwich Nantwich Saturday 13th May 11am Eddisbury Oakmere Monday 15th May 12.30pm Runcorn Runcorn Wednesday 17th May 10.45am Northwich Middlewich Wednesday 17th May 2.15pm Broxton Broxton Thursday 18th May 9.30am Reserve Chester Thursday 18th May 11.30am Wirral Birkenhead Thursday 18th May 3pm Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th May 1882 2nd Class Sergeant T. Turner, Hyde Division is reduced to the rank of 1st Class Constable at 28/- per week, deprived of his Merit Badge, fined 10/- and transferred at his own expense to Northwich Division for being drunk off duty in plain clothes and assaulting one William Armitage at Dukinfield at 9.20pm on the 28th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th May 1882 The following transfers will take place from the 13th instant Constable Turner from Hyde to Northwich Division, Constable J. Washington from Hyde to Dukinfield. Constable J. Griffiths from Northwich Division to Hyde Division to be stationed at Mottram. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th May 1882 Government Inspection. The under mentioned Divisions will Parade for Inspection as follows, instead of the times and places given in General Order 1st May 1882 Division Place Time Day Date Reserve Chester 16th May 1882 at 8.30am Runcorn Runcorn 17th May 1882 at 10.45 am Wirral Birkenhead 17th May 1882 at 2pm Broxton Broxton 18th May 1882 at 9.20am Northwich Middlewich 18th May 1882 at 1.15pm Runcorn Division will Parade in clothing of the 1881 issue. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th May 1882 The transfers ordered in Division Order 5th instant will not now take place until the 28th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th May 1882 Constable William Oakley, Nantwich Division will be discharged from the Force on the 26th instant for improper conduct. Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th May 1882 Constable G. Hamlett, Wirral Division, is discharged from the Force for drinking in a Public House on his beat at 11pm on the 12th instant. Constable B. Hey is also discharged for absence from duty and being found drunk at his lodgings at 12.15am on the 16th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd May 1882 The following detail of Police will attend at the under mentioned places on Whit Monday the 29th instant. New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am Division Sgt PC Total Nantwich 2 12 14 Northwich 2 12 14 Total 4 24 28 New Ferry Station at 11am Division Sgt PC Total Runcorn 1 6 7 The following promotions and increase of pay will take effect from the under mentioned dates. On the recommendation of the Chief Constable and with the sanction of the Court of Quarter Sessions, Chief Clerk. G. E. Oldmeadow to �240 per annum from the 3rd April. Date Rank and Name Award 1st May 1882 Superintendent J. Naylor �135 per annum 1st May 1882 Inspector J. Hollingworth �95 per annum 1st May 1882 Inspector J. Downes �95 per annum 1st May 1882 Sub Inspector J. Walker Merit Badge 2d per diem From the 20th May 1882 Division Rank and Name Weekly Pay Good Conduct Badge Broxton PC J. T Lee 26/10d 1 Northwich PC J. Marshall 1 Northwich PC G. J. Frost 24/6d Northwich PC J. H. Bottom 25/8d Macclesfield PC J. Morton 24/6d Stockport PC S. Burgess 25/8d Stockport PC W. Lowe 26/10d 1 Runcorn PC R. H. Noden 25/8d Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd May 1882 The use of the Strong Room attached to the Cottage at Bromborough will be discontinued from the 1st proximo and the �3 per annum now allowed by the County as rent for same will be granted to the Constable occupying the premises in aid of rent and be so charged in the Contingent Account. Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th May 1882 Impressments of Carriages and Animals. The list of persons to be made out, as required in Section 114, Sub Section 2, of the above Act will only comprise such persons as are licensed to let for hire carriages and animals, such as Hotel and Inn Keepers, Beer Sellers, Livery Stable Keepers, Carriers, although it will be understood that in cases of great emergency, or when a sufficient number of Carriages or Animals cannot be obtained, that all persons having such, suitable for the purpose may be called upon to furnish them when required. Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th May 1882 The following detail of Police will attend at the Birkenhead County Police Station at 9.30am, or as soon after that hour as possible. Whit Monday 29th May 1882 Division Sergeants Constables Total Altrincham 2 2 Hyde 2 2 Stockport 1 1 2 Totals 1 5 6 Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th May 1882 The Chief Constables directs that in future Superior Officers and Sergeants will not take Constables with them, when making enquiries in reference to robberies and other matters, as the latter should not, unless absolutely required, be taken from their ordinary duty or districts. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st June 1882 The following detail of Police will attend at the Birkenhead County Police Station at 12 noon on the 3rd instant for duty at Bidston. Division Sergeants Constables Total Broxton 1 2 3 Eddisbury 1 2 3 Totals 2 4 6 Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd June 1882 The following transfers will take place on the 3rd instant. 2nd Class Sergeant T. M. Morris, from Runcorn to Hyde Division to be stationed at Hyde. Constable Henry Williamson from Hyde to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Grappenhall. Constable William Bailey, Nantwich Division from Nantwich to Audlem. Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd June 1882 The following transfers will take place on the 10th instant. Constable Samuel Thomas, Reserve Division from Hoole to Boughton. Constable John Edward Daine, Reserve Division, to Hyde Division to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Constable Williamson. Constable John Arthur Roberts, Reserve Division, to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Nantwich, vice Constable Bailey. Constable Samuel John Wallace, Reserve Division, to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn, vice 2nd Class Sergeant Morris. Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th June 1882 In reference to Divisional Orders of the 2nd and 3rd instant, 2nd Class Sergeant T. M. Morris will be stationed at Dukinfield, vice late 2nd Class Sergeant Turner. Constable J. E. Daine will be stationed at Hyde. Constable James Harrison will be transferred from Newton to Dukinfield vice Constable Williamson. Constable James Washington from Dukinfield to Newton Wood. Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th June 1882 The following transfers will take place in Nantwich Division. Constable Thomas Carter from Crewe to Haslington and Constable Isaac Blanchard from Haslington to Crewe. Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th June 1882 Salvation Army Superintendents will give instructions to their men to afford the members of the above Army every protection they are entitled to by law, in carrying out their processions and meetings, and caution all Constables to avoid, either by act or gesture, bringing them into ridicule, they will also warn the officers of the Army that their processions must be so conducted as not to cause an obstruction or annoy any other religious body. Billeting of Soldiers and Impressments of Carriages The Billeting Books sent to Divisions will contain the names of all persons, alphabetically arranged by Township, mentioned in General Orders, half a page being given to each, the index to have reference to the sign or trade only. Sergeants Nights Visits In future the above Return will not be required to be made out, but Superintendents will be held responsible that no laxity of duty on the part of Sergeants follows, they will also see that Constables are visited at least once in each twenty four hours, as directed in paragraph 3 of General Order 31st December last. Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th June 1882 Beeston Castle Festival 19th and 20th June 1882. The following detail of Police will attend the above Festival at 10am on the 19th and 20th instant Division Supt Ins Sgt 2nd Sgt PC Total Broxton 2 4 6 Eddisbury 1 1 3 5 Nantwich 1 6 7 Northwich 1 3 4 Wirral 1 3 4 Macclesfield 1 1 Reserve 1 1 2 Totals 1 1 4 3 20 29 Superintendents will detail for the above duty, as nearly as possible, the same men as attended last year. The following clothing will be worn, Helmets without Spike, Tunic, and best Trousers (1882 issue), White Gloves,, Waist Belt, Capes will be taken in case of wet, no leggings. Detectives from Chester, Liverpool and Manchester will also attend. Estimates for Pay. In future Superintendents will make out the above for Quarters ending 25th March, 24th June, 29th September and 25th December in each year, and send them to this office on the dates shown in December Form M/5, the balances as nearly as possible, due to and from the County Treasurer, as entered in the Quarterly Abstract Divisional Form F/10 being shown therein. Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th June 1882 The Highways and Locomotives (Amendment) Act 1878. Superintendents will see that the Order of Quarter Sessions made under the above Act on the 3rd April last that "A Locomotive shall not pass over any Turnpike Road, Main Road, or other Highway, during the hours between 7pm and 3am" is observed in their respective Divisions. Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th June 1882 Government Inspection The following instructions will in future be observed. 1. A Copy of the Distribution Return, Divisional Form D/8 and a list of the principal Book kept at the Superintendent's Office, will be ready to hand to the Chief Constable with the Parade State. 2. Lists of County Property, on Divisional Form M/4, will be hung up at each Police Station. 3. Brown Paper will be used for covering books requiring same. 4. When a Convict or Supervisee leaves one Division or District for another the place to which he is going will be notified in the Convict Book. 5. All deviations from Duty Scales must be shown as such in the Duty Books. 6. If Constables are in company with a Sergeant on duty, or visited by him, and they remain together half an hour or so, the hour of meeting and parting should not be entered as two visits, but the entry should be "in company with..... from.........to.....". 7. Meetings at Police Stations, Offices, Stable Yards, should not be shown as visits, but only when men are met on duty, or specially visited at their own stations. 8. Constables will not remain at their Conference Points more than ten minutes, loitering or idling on patrol is strictly prohibited. 9. Constables should enter in their Duty Books whether a person is Apprehended or Summonsed. 10. The Duty Scales, Divisional Form D/28, will be carefully kept in the Superintendent's office, from one General Inspection to another. 11. Constables will keep in their possession their Duty Books for the past three months, returning same to the Superintendent at the expiration of that period who will keep them properly labelled dated at the Head Quarters of their Divisions. 12. Superintendents will see that any alterations or corrections i any books or documents are made in red ink, by drawing a line through the figures or writing, to be initialled by the officer, or Constable making same, thus 59, 70AB, No erasures will be allowed. 13. Sergeants and Constables will be instructed in drawing Staves as directed in General Order 47/82, care being taken that the Staff and Handcuffs are drawn simultaneously. Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th June 1882 Allowances to Constables attending HQ of Divisions at General Inspection Drill. Superintendents will not assemble their men at the Headquarters of their Divisions without good cause, once a quarter for drill being quite sufficient. Constables should only be brought from their Districts when their presence is absolutely requisite, and be detained as short a time as possible, only actual travelling expenses incurred should be allowed, if entitled to Special Duty Allowance, should seldom be the case, the scale of Allowances laid down in General Order of 24th April 1880, will be strictly adhered to, under or above 6 to 8 hours as the case may be. Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th June 1882 The following promotion and transfers will take place on the 11th proximo. Chief Inspector John Leighton, Altrincham Division, to be Superintendent of Altrincham Division at �130 per annum. Sub Inspector Walker, Stockport Division to be Inspector in Macclesfield Division at �90 per annum to be stationed at Wilmslow. Sergeant john Atherton, Nantwich to be Sub Inspector in Stockport Division, vice Inspector Walker promoted, to be stationed at Stockport. 2nd Class Sergeant W. Whiston, Altrincham Division, to be Sergeant in Nantwich Division at 30/4d per week, to be stationed at Haslington. Inspector N. Large from Macclesfield to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Sale, vice Leighton promoted. Sergeant Joseph Warwick, Nantwich Division, from Haslington to Nantwich, vice Atherton promoted. Constable James Currie, from Reserve Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Knutsford, vice Whiston promoted. Constable Charles Green from Bishops Fields to Trafford, vice Currie transferred. The following transfers will take place on the 30th instant. Constable Thomas Roscoe from Reserve to Wirral Division, to be stationed at Neston, vice Constable Hamlett. Constable William Gerrard from Reserve to Hyde Division, to be stationed at Hyde, vice Oldfield transferred. Constable John Oldfield, from Hyde Division to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Bredbury, vice Constable Hey (at his own expense). Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th June 1882 Vagrancy The Chief Constable observes with great satisfaction, from the reports received from Superintendents, that the above offences has in most Divisions decreased, since the issue of General Orders and trusts that they will see that the activity shown by their men to suppress Vagrancy, is continued. Constable William Hopkins, Macclesfield Division, is dismissed from the Force for being drunk in a Public House at Wilmslow, when on duty, ay 9.15pm on the 12th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd June 1882 Irish Labourers and Harvestmen As a large influx of the above Class of men is taking place, Superintendents will give special instructions to all their men, to observe any appearance of dispute or disagreement between them and the English in their Districts, reporting at once whether any breach of the peace is anticipated, and what steps have been taken to prevent same. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd June 1882 The following monthly allowances are granted from the 1st instant, for cleansing at the under mentioned Stations, Altrincham, Court Room 9/-, Police Station 10/-. Sale, Court Room 9/-, Police Station 9/-. New Ferry, Court Room 'Nil' Police Station 4/-. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th June 1882 The under mentioned Constables will receive increase in pay from the 25th instant Division Rank and Name Weekly Pay Good Conduct Badges Altrincham PC T. Bowyer 24/6d Altrincham PC J. Chatterton 26/10d 1 Nantwich PC C. Fell 24/6d Nantwich PC W. Stubbs 24/6d Northwich PC G. Lewsley 25/8d Wirral PC J. Ennion 28/- Wirral PC J. Barlow 26/10d 1 Wirral PC J. Woodrow 26/10d Hyde PC W. Bythell 24/6d Hyde PC J. Griffiths 25/8d Hyde PC H. Pearce 26/10d 1 Macclesfield PC W. Cartledge 24/6d Runcorn PC J. Marley 24/6d Runcorn PC S. Finney 24/6d Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th June 1882 Constables on duty at Village Clubs A charge of assault having recently been made against a Sergeant and two Constables arising from the improper conduct of one of the latter, the Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will impress upon all their men that they are not to enter into games and amusements going on at such gatherings but confine themselves to the preservation of order, and the protection of life and property. Use of Staff by Constables Superintendents will special instructions to the men of their Divisions to avoid using the staff, or unnecessary violence of any kind when arresting persons, as the staff is a weapon for defence only, and must not be resorted to, except in cases when all other means have failed to prevent escape or rescue through the Constable being over powered, or ill used, See Laos Page 15 in the "Orders and Instructions" to the Force. Drunkenness in the Force The Chief Constable, notwithstanding his remarks in General Orders of the 8th September last in reference to the above, regrets to find that this vicious and degrading habit continues to exist in the Force, he therefore again cautions all Constables and others, that he is determined to put a stop to it by dismissing or otherwise severely punishing all men who may in future be guilty of such conduct. In reference to the three preceding Orders the Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will personally impress, especially upon the younger and inexperienced Constables in their Divisions, that he expects the greatest attention will be paid to the instructions therein, as he cannot allow the Force to be brought into disrepute by such improper conduct. Information to the Press The attention of all members of the Force is drawn to General Order of the 14th September last, as the instructions therein appear not have been carried out, the recent promotions in the Force having appeared in the local press without the consent or the knowledge of the Chief Constable. Superintendents will see that this is not permitted in future. Constable Joseph Wright, Northwich Division is fined 15/- and removed at his own expense, (for assaulting a man by kicking him at Wheelock on the 24th instant) to Nantwich Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Constable Martin discharged. Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th July 1882 The following transfers will take place on the 15th instant. Constable J. Thompson from Macclesfield to Runcorn Division, to be stationed at Runcorn vice Constable Clarke resigned. Constable S. Ford from Nantwich to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Rainow, vice Constable Thompson transferred. Constable George Limblet from Reserve to Macclesfield Division to be stationed at Fulshaw, vice Constable Hopkins dismissed. Constable R. J. Simcock from Reserve to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Constable Sant discharged. Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th July 1882 Adulteration of Food and Drugs Act 1875 Inspectors will take special care when forwarding samples of liquids to the Analyst, in seeing that the bottles are properly cleaned out, so that no impurities are likely to get mixed with samples, new corks should also be used. Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th July 1882 Orange Demonstration at Hooton, 12th July 1882 The following detail of police will attend at Hooton on the above date. Division Supt Ins Sgt PC Total Remarks Wirral 1 1 4 37 43 Runcorn 1 3 4 8.15 am Reserve 1 5 6 7.43 am Total 1 1 6 45 53 Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th July 1882 Constable J. Wright, Nantwich Division is dismissed from the Force for neglect of duty and absence without leave. Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st July 1882 The following Constables will receive increase in pay as follows from the 22nd instant. Division Rank and Name New Weekly Rate Good Conduct Badges Altrincham PC T. Roberts 26/10d 1 Altrincham PC T. Dutton 25/8d Altrincham PC J. Galway 25/8d Altrincham PC E. Moors 25/8d Altrincham PC W. Painting 24/6d Altrincham PC J. Peers 1 Nantwich PC A. Brand 25/8d Nantwich PC T. Jones 25/8d Nantwich PC W. Mason 25/8d Cont... Nantwich PC T. Carter 24/6d Northwich PC C. Potts 24/6d Northwich PC W. Massey 24/6d Northwich PC E. Higgins 1 Wirral PC T. Burgess 25/8d Wirral PC G. Young 25/8d Hyde PC J. Devereux 26/10d 1 Hyde PC W. Thomas 25/8d Stockport PC W. McClean 26/10d 1 Stockport PC C. Peers 28/- Examination of Clothing In future Superintendents will personally examine carefully every article of clothing and appointments given up by men leaving the Force before they are settled with. Should any of the articles be found to have been damaged, or improperly worn, the fact will at once be reported to the Chief Constable in order that he may if he thinks fit, direct stoppages to be made for the repair of same. Good Conduct Regulations, Merit Badge and Pay The Regulation in printed General Order of the 14th February 1880, relating to Constables relinquishing the above on promotion to the rank of Sergeant is hereby cancelled. Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st July 1882 Throwing Stones at Telegraph Wires Breaking Insulators Superintendents will have some of the Notices issued by The General Post Office, London, dated June 1882, sent herewith, posted up along the lines of Telegraph which pass through their Divisions, especially along Canals, and instruct their men to report any persons damaging Government property. Royal Irish Constabulary Candidates for Permanent Service Superintendents will make known to the Public through the Constables of their Divisions, (Especially men of the Agricultural Class) the information as to qualifications, etc, pay contained in the printed statement herewith sent, and direct any such as may desire to become Candidates how to proceed in the matter. Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st July 1882 The following transfers will take place in Wirral Division, Constable J. Beeley from Seacombe to New Ferry (at his own expense) and Constable J. A. Clarson from New Ferry to Seacombe. Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th July 1882 The following transfers will take place on the 29th instant, Constable J. Lee, from Broxton to Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Little Budworth and Constable T. Smith from Eddisbury to Broxton Division, to be stationed at Handley. Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th July 1882 Constable T. Barnsley, Wirral Division, having evinced great tact and intelligence in securing the capture of Frederick Lockwood, charged with stealing �45 at Eccles on the 14th instant is awarded 5/- extra Special Duty Allowance for same. Constable G. Whitehurst is appointed Assistant Inspector of Weights and Measures in Nantwich Division with an allowance of �9. 2s. 0d per annum. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th July 1882 Chester Regatta 4th August 1882 The following detail of Police will attend the above on the 4th proximo and report to Superintendent Plant on the Committee Ground at 11am. Division Supt Sgt PC Total Broxton 1 1 6 8 Wirral 1 13 14 Reserve 1 2 3 Totals 1 3 21 25 Chief Constables Office, Chester 29th July 1882 Clothing to be worn at Assizes, Sessions etc. As the Chief Constable has observed a want of uniformity in the Clothing worn by members of the Force, it will be understood that when attending Assizes or Sessions, in and out of the County, they will always appear in Helmets, (without Spikes) Tunics, Waist Belt and Gloves according to the Season. Superintendents will strongly impress upon all their men that the Chief Constable requires the smartness of the Force in this respect to be maintained upon all occasions and any man appearing improperly or slovenly dressed will be reported. The Instructions in this Order will be entered on Divisional Form D/19 in the Duty Books. Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st July 1882 The following transfers will take effect from the 29th instant, and will be carried out with the least possible delay, Constable Thomas Burgess from Wirral to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe, he is reprimanded and fined 10/- and removed at his own expense for illegally arresting and handcuffing a man at New Brighton. Constable John Foulkes, Wirral Division, from New Brighton to Eastham at his own expense. Constable E. Shatwell, Wirral Division from Eastham to Seacombe, vice Constable Burgess. Constable T. Jones from Nantwich to Wirral Division to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Constable Foulkes. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st August 1882 Bank Holiday, 7th August 1882 The following detail of Police will attend at the under mentioned places on the above date New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am Division Supt Ins Sgt PC Total Hyde 2 16 18 Macclesfield 1 5 6 Stockport 1 3 4 Totals 4 24 28 County Police Office Birkenhead at 10am Division Supt Ins Sgt PC Total Nantwich 2 10 12 Northwich 1 5 6 Runcorn 1 5 6 Totals 4 20 24 Eaton Park, Chester at 10am 7th August 1882 Broxton 1 1 4 6 Altrincham 1 1 10 12 Eddisbury 1 2 4 Totals 1 1 3 17 22 Eaton Park, Chester at 10am 8th August 1882 Broxton 1 1 3 5 Nantwich 1 3 4 Wirral 1 2 7 10 Reserve 1 2 3 Total 1 1 5 15 22 The following Clothing will be worn at Eaton Park on the 7th and 8th instant, Helmets without Spikes, best clothing (1882 issue) White Gloves, Capes will be taken for use if required. Superintendent Williamson, Inspector Downes and Constable Barlow, Wirral Division will attend at Eaton both days in plain clothes. Superintendent Plant will be in Command at Eaton Park on the 7th and 8th instant. Superintendents will acknowledge receipt of this Order. Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th August 1882 Applications for permission to Marry In future all applications from members of the Force for permission to be married must be accompanied with written characters of the woman from the Clergyman of the Parish, or District Minister of the persuasion to which she belongs, together with one from her last employer. General Orders It will be understood that the above are issued for the guidance and instruction of all members of the Force, and should be committed to memory by them, and not as the Chief Constable has frequently observed be forgotten in less than a week after they have been published. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th August 1882 The pay of Superintendent Leighton, Altrincham Division, is increased to �140 per annum from the 1st instant. Sergeant A. Crabbe, Eddisbury Division is promoted to 31/6d per week from the 12th instant for general activity and efficiency in the performance of his duties. The following Sergeants and Constable are awarded the Merit Badge and pay of 2d per diem, for Meritorious Service Division Rank and Name Northwich Sergeant Mark Batty Hyde Sergeant William Dean Eddisbury Constable Isaac Pickford Wirral Constable James Hope The following men will receive increase in pay from the 12th instant Division Rank and Name New Weekly Rate Good Conduct Badge Altrincham Sergeant R. S. McDonald 31/6d Altrincham PC J. Robinson 26/10d 1 Altrincham PC T. Egerton 25/8d Wirral PC W. Burgess 1 Wirral PC J. Dutton 25/8d Wirral PC J. Woodrow 1 Wirral PC J. Ridgway 25/8d Wirral PC J. Beeley 25/8d Hyde PC R. Richardson 25/8d Hyde PC J. Whitehead 1 Runcorn PC S. Mellor 24/6d Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th August 1882 Cutting and Maiming Horses As several complaints have reached this office of Horses having been cut, stabbed in the County, the Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will use the most strenuous efforts to detect and punish the offenders, and so put a stop to such malicious practices, enquiries made for this purpose will be conducted in a private and quiet manner, without alarming Farmers and others, Constables may be employed in plain clothes, and if necessary the night duty should be increased and the day diminished to efficiently watch persons who may be suspected of these offences. Superintendents will report to this office what steps they have taken to carry out this order. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st August 1882 The following transfers will take place on the 19th instant 2nd Class Sergeant T. J. Kelly, from Altrincham to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Halton. 2nd Class Sergeant S. Lowndes from Runcorn to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Marston. Constable S. Coughlin, from Stockport to Nantwich Division, to be stationed at Crewe. Constable T. Cowap, from Nantwich to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Hazel Grove. Sergeant B. Gibson, Stockport Division, is reduced to 32/8d per week for misconduct. 2nd Class Sergeant T. M. Morris, Hyde Division, is reduced to 1st Class Constable for a breach of the Standing Regulations of the Force. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th August 1882 Weights and Measures Sub Inspector J. Atherton, is appointed Assistant Inspector of Weights and Measures at �9.2s.0d per annum, in Stockport Division, vice Inspector Walker transferred to Macclesfield Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th August 1882 The transfers of 2nd Class Sergeants Kelly and Lowndes ordered in General Orders last are postponed until further orders. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th August 1882 Court Rooms and Station Houses As alterations and repairs have recently been commenced in the above buildings without the knowledge of the Chief Constable, it will in future be understood that the Superintendents will not allow such things to be done without first obtaining his sanction and authority, an estimate on Divisional Form F/15 must also be submitted to him before any work is carried out. The following is a copy of the Order of Quarter Sessions in reference to this matter. "The Chief Constable will have the control and management of the County Station Houses and Lock-Ups and will be held responsible for the state of same, subject never the less to the order of the Court of Quarter Sessions. On any alteration or repair being required at the Station Houses, he will obtain an estimate of the expenses, and by his signature certify his approval or otherwise in order that the Justices of the Division, may if they think proper, have the work completed through order of the Court of Quarter Sessions. On any outlay being required at the Lock-Ups not exceeding �15, he will obtain an estimate for the work, which being approved of by two Justices of the Division, he will forthwith get completed" Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st August 1882 Constable Thomas E. Handcock, Stockport Division is dismissed from the Force from the 22nd instant, for concealing that he had been dismissed from the Staffordshire Constabulary on the 14th June 1881, thereby becoming ineligible for an appointment in another Constabulary. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd August 1882 Constable John Speed, Runcorn Division is dismissed from the Force and fined 10/- for being absent without leave from the 14th to the 18th instant and drinking in a Public House on the 14th, 15th and 16th instant in his district. Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd September 1882 The following transfers will take place on or before the 15th instant. Inspector Roche from Wirral to Macclesfield Division. Inspector Walker from Macclesfield to Wirral Division. Inspector Dutton, Wirral Division will be removed to Egremont and take charge of the Station and Section there. Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd September 1882 Throwing Stones at Telegraph Wires and Breaking Insulators In reference to previous General Orders and a letter from the Home Secretary dated the 31st ultimo, ( see end of volume for copy of letter) complaining of the frequent damage done to Telegraph Wires and Insulators by stone throwing, the Chief Constable directs immediate attention be given by the police to same and that they will take every possible opportunity occurring in their duty of detecting either men or boys throwing stones at the above, taking their names and charging them under the Malicious Injury Act, or reporting the case to the local Postmaster. Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th September 1882 Wirral Agricultural Show at Birkenhead 14th-16th September 1882 The following detail of Police will attend the above meeting to be on the ground each morning at 9am. 14th September Division Sergeant PC Total Broxton Wirral 2 14 16 Reserve 1 3 4 Total 3 17 20 15th September Division Sergeant PC Total Broxton Wirral 2 14 16 Reserve 1 3 4 Total 3 17 30 16th September Division Sergeant PC Total Broxton 3 3 Wirral 2 16 18 Reserve 1 3 4 Total 3 22 25 Best clothing (1882 issue) Helmets, without Spikes and White Gloves will be worn, Capes will be taken for use if required. Transfers The following transfers will take place on the 9th instant Rank and Name From Division To Division Stationed At PC J. Johnson Stockport Hyde Hyde PC J. Taylor Hyde Stockport Gatley PC J. Taylor Eddisbury Nantwich Crewe PC H. Mann Nantwich Runcorn Whitley PC J. Roscoe Nantwich Eddisbury Over Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th September 1882 English and Irish Labourers As disputes and assaults have already taken place in several parts of the County between the above, Superintendents will see that the instructions in General Orders 69/82 are carried out, and further direct all their men to at once report to them any indications of a disturbance likely to take place on their respective beats, in order that the Superintendent may make immediate and efficient arrangements to prevent a Breach of the Peace. Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th September 1882 The under mentioned Constables will receive increase of pay from the 9th instant Division Rank and Name New Weekly Rate Good Conduct Badges Altrincham PC J. Davies 1 Altrincham PC M. Bell 25/8d Nantwich PC R. Jackson 24/6d Northwich PC J. McHale 25/8d Northwich PC J. Woodrow 1 Wirral PC E. Shatwell 24/6d Wirral PC H. Tudor 24/6d Cont.. Hyde PC J. Wilson 25/8d Hyde PC W. Littler 25/8d Stockport PC R. Halliday 1 Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th September 1882 Constable M. McGowan, Nantwich Division is reduced to 23/11d per week and transferred to Stockport Division, at his own expense, to be stationed at High Lane, for being absent from his Conference Points and Drunk on Duty on the morning of the 9th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th September 1882 Constable Joseph Coughlin, Nantwich Division, having been found guilty of drunkenness, using threatening language and for previous misconduct is now dismissed from the Force. Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th September 1882 Constables Joseph Dunning and Thomas Smith, Broxton Division are reduced to 25/8d per week, and each deprived of one Good Conduct Badge for drinking in a Public House, when on duty on the morning of the 16th instant, the former will also be transferred to another Division at his own expense. The attention of all members of the Force is drawn to page 29 of the Instruction Book in reference to the Police being employed in other than Public Duty, and in all cases where the Services of the Constabulary are required by Local Boards, Boards of Guardians etc, no member of the Force will be allowed to apply for, or accept same unless the sanction of the Chief Constable has been previously obtained. Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th September 1882 Sergeant J. Morgan, Broxton Division, is severely reprimanded and reduced to 30/4d per week for drinking in Public Houses on the 4th and 12th instant. 2nd Class Sergeant T. J. Kelly, Altrincham Division, having resigned as such will return to his duty as Constable. The following promotions and transfers will take place on the 7th proximo Constable E. Turner, Wirral Division is promoted 2nd Class Sergeant, to be stationed at Marston in Altrincham Division, vice Kelly resigned. Constable T. J. Kelly from Altrincham to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Mellor. Constable S. Mellor from Runcorn to Stretton, vice Mann resigned. Constable H. Lloyd from Altrincham to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Mann transferred from Nantwich Division on the 9th instant. Constable J. A. Clarson from Wirral to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Altrincham, vice Muir transferred. Constable G. Muir from Altrincham to Wairral Division to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Clarson transferred. Constable H. Pearson from Broxton to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Warburton, vice Maddocks transferred. Constable W. Maddocks from Altrincham to Broxton to be stationed at Christleton, vice Pearson transferred. Constable J. Dunning from Broxton to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Nantwich, vice Fowles transferred. Constable S. Fowles from Nantwich to Broxton Division to be stationed at Tattenhall, vice Dunning transferred. Constable F. Beard from Reserve to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Coughlin dismissed. Constable J. Potts from reserve to Nantwich to be stationed at Crewe, vice McGowan from Nantwich to Reserve Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd October 1882 Constable William Bythell, Hyde Division having courageously jumped into the Canal at Micklehurst in full uniform, and saved the life of a boy named Joseph Watts who was on the point of drowning, the Chief Constable, to make his sense of such praiseworthy conduct awards the Constable 5/- extra Special duty Allowance. Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th October 1882 The following transfers will take place on the 23rd instant Rank and Name From Division To Division To be Stationed at 2nd Class Sergeant B. Bennett Altrincham Hyde Newton PC W. Maddocks Altrincham Broxton Christleton PC H. Pearson Broxton Nantwich Crewe PC C. Antrobus Nantwich Altrincham Warburton PC J. Devereux Hyde Altrincham Broadheath The pay of Superintendent Naylor is increased to �140 per annum and Inspector Walker to �95 per annum, from the 30th ultimo. The under mentioned Constables will receive increase of pay from the 21st instant Division Rank and Name New Weekly Rate Good Conduct Badges Altrincham PC J. Currie 26/10d 1 Northwich PC W. Bailey 25/8d Northwich PC J. Ennion 25/8d Northwich PC J. Whitehurst 26/11d 1 Wirral PC F. Haddock 25/8d Wirral PC E. Kettle 25/8d Wirral PC P. Naughton 1 Hyde PC W. Gerrard 24/6d Macclesfield PC T. Metcalfe 25/8d Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd October 1882 Constable N. Newns, Altrincham Division is promoted to 1st Class at 28/- per week from the 21st instant, for general activity and diligence in the performance of his duty. Constable E. Clays, is transferred from Reserve to Altrincham Division, vice 2nd Class Sergeant B. Bennett transferred to Hyde Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th October 1882 Inspectors Night Visits Inspectors will in future enter night visits in their journals in red ink. Petty Sessions Books In future printed Lists, as per form to be sent to Divisions, will be used at all meetings of Magistrates (except at the Headquarters of each Division) instead of the Petty Sessions Book after the Meetings the Lists will be returned by post to the Superintendent for filing. Unpaid Penalties and Costs Superintendents will send a Return on or before the 4th proximo, showing the amount of above unpaid in their respective Divisions for year ended 29th September 1882, and state therein the reason for non payment of same. Charge and Summons Sheets In consequence of additional instructions received for making up Government Returns, Superintendents will be careful in seeing that the nature of the offence is clearly stated, and that the decisions of the Magistrates are entered in full, showing which part of the sentence was carried out, in order that the cases may be transferred correctly from Charge and Summons Sheets into the Government Returns. Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th October 1882 The following transfers will take place on the 4th proximo Rank and Name From Division To Division Replacing PC PC J. Pickford Eddisbury (Weaverham) Crewe at Crewe PC Stubbs PC T. Turner Northwich Eddisbury (Weaverham) PC Pickford PC J. Weaver Northwich (Cranage) Northwich PC Turner PC T. J. Lee Eddisbury (Little Budworth) Northwich (Cranage) PC Weaver PC J. Miller Northwich Eddisbury (Little Budworth) PC Lee PC J. J. Jones Broxton (Malpas) Northwich PC Miller PC Stubbs Crewe Broxton (Malpas) PC Jones Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th October 1882 Constables Expenses Incurred in Laying Information Attendance at Court Proving Service of Summons. In future Superintendents will see that no charges for the above are allowed to be entered in the costs against defendants or otherwise, in cases disposed of Summarily before Magistrates, until after they have submitted to the Superintendent for examination, care being taken by them that no illegal or excessive charges are made for such services, and that all such sums are duly entered in the Fee Books and the 17th Clause. Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th November 1882 Constable G. Muir, Wirral Division is dismissed from the Force for drunkenness, assaulting Mrs. Bennett at Seacombe and Constables Bryans and Vost at Egremont Police Station on the 28th ultimo. The Constable responsible for the River Weaver will be discontinued. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th November 1882 The under mentioned Constables will receive increase in pay from the 11th instant Division Rank and Name New Weekly Rate Good Conduct Badge Broxton PC J. G. Jones 25/8d Altrincham PC A. Poole 28/- 1 Nantwich PC W. Commins 25/8d Nantwich PC T. Jackson 25/8d Nantwich PC T. Lea 25/8d Nantwich PC J. A. Roberts 24/6d Nantwich PC A. Shallcross 24/6d Nantwich PC W. White 25/8d Northwich PC G. J. Frost 25/8d Northwich PC J. Bladon 25/8d Northwich PC J. Elliott 26/10d 1 Hyde PC J. E. Daine 24/6d Hyde PC J. Wright 26/10d 1 Macclesfield PC J. Alexander 1 Reserve PC C. Green 24/6d Constable Thomas Bailey, Wirral Division, is promoted to 26/10d per week from the 11th instant, for continued diligence and attention in the performance of his duties Notice of Robberies to Pawnbrokers and Others Superintendents will see that information of all Robberies are sent to Headquarters Divisions and other Forces, by first post or other speedy means, as directed in General Order of the 7th December 1881, and give instructions that notice of all articles stolen in Divisions, or reported from other Forces is communicated to Pawnbrokers and others as soon as possible, and if practicable before they open the premises for business in the morning, in order that they may at once give to the police information of any person offering such property for pledge or sale. Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th November 1882 Parade Book The above named Book will be placed in the men's office at the under mentioned stations and Superintendents will see that they enter therein when coming off duty, all occurrences of importance which have come under their notice during their tour of duty, all occurrences of importance which have come under their notice during their tour of duty. Stations at which the Book is to be kept are Altrincham, Crewe, Sale, Northwich, New Brighton, Neston, Hyde, Dukinfield, Nantwich, Egremont and Runcorn. Winter Trousers Winter Trousers will be worn from the 1st of December to the 31st March each year this will be added to Divisional Form D/19. Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th November 1882 Constable Michael Bell, Altrincham Division, is fined 10/-, and reduced to 24/6d per week for being drunk on duty at Bowden, at 12.45am on the 19th instant. The following transfers will take place on the 25th instant, PC J. G. Jones from Broxton to Bucklow Division, to be stationed at Bowden. PC M. Bell from Bucklow to Broxton Division to be stationed at Malpas (at his own expense). Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th November 1882 Divisions will Parade as follows to be measured for new clothing and caps. Time and Date Division At Location 28th November at 10am Hyde Hyde 28th November at 1pm Stockport Stockport 28th November at 3.30pm Macclesfield Macclesfield 29th November at 9am Nantwich Crewe 29th November at 11.30am Runcorn Runcorn 29th November at 3.30pm Altrincham Altrincham 30th November at 9am Northwich Northwich 30th November at 11.15am Eddisbury Oakmere 30th November at 2pm Reserve Chester 30th November at 3.30pm Broxton Broxton 1st December at 10am Wirral Birkenhead Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th November 1882 The Chief Constable desires to make known to the Force his gratification at the diligence and intelligence displayed by Superintendent John Plant, assisted by 2nd Class Sergeant T. Walley in the apprehension of William Roberts for Cattle Stealing at Shocklach on the 24th ultimo, and for the painstaking manner in which the case was got up by them, resulting in the conviction of an old offender who was sentenced at last Knutsford Sessions to 5 years penal servitude. 2nd Class Sergeant Walley is awarded the 5/- extra Special Duty Allowance for his services. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th November 1882 Constable William Newns, Altrincham Division, is appointed 2nd Class Sergeant from this date. Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th November 1882 PC John Disley, Runcorn Division, will receive increase of pay to 24/6d per week from the 2nd proximo. Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th November 1882 Stationary Forms Etc As some misunderstanding seems to exist in reference to the supply of the above, it will be understood that the requisition on Divisional Form M/24 sent in half yearly, is to include as heretofore, any stationary for Divisions or Sections, Post Cards and Books which will be required for the ensuing half year, care being taken, to ensure economy, before making out the requisition that all Forms in store are properly examined, in order that only the number of each Form, Book or other article, actually wanted is applied for, should any Printing Stationary be required, which is not supplied from this office, application must be first made to the Chief Constable on Division Form F/15. The receipt of all Forms will be acknowledged at once. Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th December 1882 Poaching Affray at Bostock, 25th November 1882 The Chief Constable has great satisfaction in notifying the Force the good behaviour of the Constables lately engaged in the Poaching Affray at Bostock, near Middlewich, more especially the bravery and determination displayed by Sergeant Gosling and Constable Hodgkinson, and for their gallant conduct on this occasion he promotes Sergeant Gosling to 32/8d per week and Constable Hodgkinson to 28/- per week from the 2nd instant. Leggings Superintendents will give instructions to their men not to wear uniform leggings in plain clothes, except on police duty. Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th December 1882 PC John Reilly, Nantwich Division, is reduced to 24/6d per week for drunkenness, and assaulting a Publican at Crewe at 11pm on the 28th ultimo. Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th December 1882 Referring to General Order Number 128/1882 the Chief Constable finds upon further enquiry that Constables John Marshall and Jacob Dale also acted in a most praiseworthy manner in the affray, more especially the former, in having given such prompt information to the Northwich Section, which resulted in the immediate apprehension of some of the offenders, for which services Constable Marshall is awarded 10/- and Constable Dale 7/6d extra Special Duty Allowance. Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th December 1882 Allowances in Aid of Rent In future the following scales of allowances will be granted for above, commencing at the rates under mentioned from the 26th instant Rank Paying From Weekly Not Exceeding Weekly Inspectors 6/- to 7/- 1/2d Inspectors 7/- to 8/- 1/6d Sergeants 4/- to 5/- 8d Sergeants 5/- to 6/- 10d Sergeants 6/- to 7/- 1/- Sergeants 7/- to 8/- 1/4d Constables 3/6d to 4/6d 6d Constables 4/6d to 5/6d 8d Constables 5/6d to 6/6d 10d Constables 6/6d to 7/6d 1/3d It will be understood that the allowances are granted for the houses at present occupied by Constables etc, and that should any change of residence or rent take place, the same forthwith notified to the Chief Constable for his consideration. Applications for allowances will, as heretofore, be made on Division Form F/2. Names of Men to Receive above Allowance Division Rank and Name Weekly Rent Allowance Runcorn Inspector J. Hollingworth 1/2d Wirral Sergeant T. Gosling 1/4d Nantwich Sergeant W. Wynne 10d Hyde Sergeant H. Harrison 10d Reserve Sergeant Major S. Shore 10d Bucklow Sergeant R. S. McDonald 8d Nantwich Sergeant H. Cooper 8d Hyde Sergeant E. Ennis 8d Cont.... Runcorn Sergeant P. Walley 8d Bucklow 2nd Class Sergeant W. Yearsley 1/3d Nantwich PC I. Pickford 1/3d Nantwich PC H. Pearson 10d Wirral PC P. Naughton 10d Wirral PC T. Barnsley 10d Bucklow PC 2nd Class Sergeant W. Martyn 8d Bucklow PC F. Hindley 8d Nantwich PC J. Potts 8d Nantwich PC J. Taylor 8d Wirral PC T. Roscoe 8d Wirral PC W. Burgess 8d Stockport 2nd Class Sergeant. E. C. Hicks 8d Reserve 2nd Class Sergeant W. Warburton 8d Reserve PC S. Thomas 8d Nantwich PC R. Gee 6d Nantwich PC R. Jackson 6d Nantwich PC W. White 6d Northwich 2nd Class Sergeant T. Jones 6d Wirral PC W. McNeill 6d Wirral 2nd Class Sergeant S. Heap 6d Wirral PC T. Wilkinson 6d Wirral PC J. Shepherd 6d Wirral PC J. Woodrow 6d Hyde 2nd Class Sergeant J. Gibson 6d Hyde PC G. Davies 6d Hyde PC J. Whitehead 6d Hyde PC J. Ashford 6d Hyde PC W. Bythell 6d Hyde PC T. Pickstock 6d Hyde PC J. Johnson 6d Stockport PC J. Oldfield 6d Stockport PC R. Halliday 6d Stockport PC W. McClean 6d Stockport PC E. Jones 6d Stockport PC C. Peers 6d Stockport PC W. Baddiley 6d Stockport PC W. G. Wood 6d Stockport PC J. Taylor 6d Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th December 1882 The under mentioned Sergeants and Constables will receive increase in pay from the 9th instant Cont...... Division Rank and Name New Weekly Rate Good Conduct Badge Altrincham PC J. Roscoe 1 Eddisbury PC E. Dunning 24/6d Eddisbury PC D. Pearson 25/8d Eddisbury PC G. Roscoe 25/8d Eddisbury PC J. Wright 28/- 3 Nantwich PC J. Dowd 1 Nantwich PC R. J. Simcock 24/6d Northwich Sergeant G. Potts 31/6d Northwich PC T. Hampson 24/6d Northwich PC T. G. Green 25/8d Wirral PC J. Foulkes 24/6d Wirral PC T. Roscoe 24/6d Wirral PC J. Shaw 25/8d Wirral PC H. Wilson 25/8d Hyde PC A. J. Bourne 25/8d Hyde PC T. Crowder 1 Hyde PC J. H. Dent 25/8d Hyde PC W. Skitt 25/8d Hyde PC H. Pearce 28/- 1 Macclesfield PC E. Christian 25/8d Stockport PC M. Hunt 1 Stockport PC T. Cowap 24/6d Runcorn Sergeant J. McMichael 31/6d Reserve PC T. Wilson 24/6d Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th December 1882 Unpaid Penalties and Costs Superintendents will always take steps to obtain Commitments against all persons who neglect at the expiration of the time allowed to pay the above, or are otherwise defaulters and see that every effort is used to execute the Warrants by sending descriptions of the person wanted to each Division in the County, and surrounding Police Forces and other places where they are likely to go or be found. Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th December 1882 Visit of H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh to Egremont 16th December 1882 The following detail of Constabulary will attend at Seacombe Ferry at 9.30am on Saturday next the 16th instant, on the occasion of the visit by H.H.H. The Duke of Edinburgh to Egremont to open the "Liverpool Aged Mariners Home" and Superintendents will select for this duty the most experienced and finest looking men in their Divisions, Great Coats, Best clothing, and Helmets without Spikes, Leggings and Black Gloves will be worn. Division Supt Ins Sgt PC Total Broxton 1 5 6 Altrincham 1 1 14 16 Eddisbury 1 4 5 Nantwich 1 12 13 Northwich 1 9 10 Wirral 1 1 2 6 10 Runcorn 1 6 7 Reserve 1 2 3 Totals 1 2 9 58 70 Wirral Division will also supply one Inspector, one Sergeant and four Constable for plain clothes duty. The Chief Constable reminds the Constabulary on duty on this occasion to be looking after the crowd to prevent Robberies, Accidents etc, and not to be thinking too much of gazing on the procession, and thereby neglecting their duty. Superintendents will arrange for the beats left unprotected to be watched by adjoining Constables in order to prevent attempts at Robberies in such Districts during the absence of the regular Constable. Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th December 1882 Division Forms D/28 and D/28a The above will come into operation on Monday 1st of January next, the Chief Constable expects that in permitting Constables to work their beats in the day time as they think best, that the utmost diligence will be used by them in the performance of their duties, they will also, when practicable, inform their duty Sergeant at the Night Conference Points, which route in their Districts, and the hours they propose patrolling the following day, entering same on a slate to be provided for the purpose before going out, in order that the Sergeant, or other person requiring their special services will be able to find them, the slate will be kept always in one place, at the Constables residence, not accessible to any person unconnected with the Force. Divisional Form D/28 will be made out in duplicate by Superintendents, one for the Sergeant of each Section, the other being retained in the Divisional Office, Sergeants of Sections will then enter on Divisional Form D/28a the Night Conference points for the Constable of their Stations, signing same on the line printed..................Constable, the pen being drawn through the latter word. Division Form D28 will be discontinued being sent to HQ. Cottages Taken by Superintendents for Constables As there appears to exist a great want of uniformity in the way the rents are collected and paid for the above, in future Superintendents will deduct from the Constables weekly, the amount of same, and themselves pay to the owner or agents the rents as they fall due, filing the receipts in the Divisional Office. Sergeants or Constables occupying these Cottages will al sign the Agreement (Division Form M/1) which will be carefully kept by Superintendents. Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th December 1882 Visiting Shops and Inspection of Weights and Measures The Chief Constable finds that in many Divisions during the last 10 months the Superintendents having neglected to visit Shops in a great many Townships, especially in out Districts, to inspect Weights and Measures, this must not be, as they are responsible, as Inspectors of Weights and Measures, that they are kept accurate and in good order, which can only be properly ascertained by frequent testing of same in all places where goods are sold. Summary of Townships Visited during last 10 months Division Number of Townships in Division Number of Townships Visited Broxton 86 26 Altrincham 38 11 Eddisbury 61 19 Nantwich 59 28 Northwich 69 13 Wirral 69 20 Hyde 11 8 Macclesfield 40 4 Stockport 17 12 Runcorn 35 5 Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd December 1882 Fowl and Poultry Robberies Several large Robberies of the above having taken place in the county during the past week, in which it is evident that some kind of vehicle has been used to convey the spoil, Superintendents will at once give directions to watch the movements of any persons likely to aid and assist in such depredations and if found, under suspicious circumstances to search the vehicle in order to ascertain whether it contains stolen property. The duty of Constables will be arranged so that half of the men of each Division, or more if requisite, are on duty until five or six o'clock each morning. Constables Unfit for Service Superintendents will forward on or before the 1st proximo the names of any men in their Divisions whom they consider unfit for active service, in consequence of failing health, age, or other cause, the same being clearly shown in each case. End of Volume 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410