Force Orders 1883
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CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY
GENERAL ORDERS
CJP4 VOLUME 4
6th January1883 ~ 28th December1883
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Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th January 1883
Sale Old Police Station
The following transfers will take place on the 12th instant, Sergeant P. Turner from Altrincham to Sale. Sergeant S. G. Cooper from Sale to Altrincham. Sergeant P. Turner and PC E. Burr will take up their quarters at the above station from the 13th instant, paying the usual rent of 10/10d and 8/8d per month respectively.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th January 1883
Adulteration of Food and Drugs Act 1875
Constables Obtaining Samples for Analysis
A case having been recently dismissed in the County in consequence of the Solicitor for the Defendant contending that Constables could not demand samples for analysis because they were not appointed by the Local Authority under the 13th Section of the above act. An extract from the annual report of the Local government Board for 1881-2 is given below for the information and guidance of Superintendents, who will always have a copy of same ready to produce for the inspection of the Magistrates when cases are to disposed of against persons for offences under the act, which clearly shows that a Constable may be employed to obtain samples and that subsequent proceedings can be taken by the Inspector although not the actual purchase.
Extract from the Eleventh Annual Report of
the Local Government Board 1881-82
"Two important decisions in the High Court of Justices have been given during the year with reference to the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts, In the case of Stare v Smith (45 JP141) it was held that where an article is purchased by an assistant acting on behalf of an Inspector appointed under Section 13 of the Act of 1875, it is not necessary that subsequent legal proceedings on account of adulteration should be taken by such assistant but that the Inspector is to be regarded as the actual purchaser, and as such, entitled to institute the proceedings.
Constables, Sitting Down and Lounging in Court
The Chief Constable having observed that Constables in some cases are in the habit when in Court at Petty Sessions of sitting down and lounging about when waiting for their cases to come on, or otherwise, desires that the practice may be discontinued, they can however on receiving permission of the Senior Officer present, if they are feeling tired of standing, retire from the Court for a short time to rest.
The Chief Constable has great pleasure in noticing that the conduct of the men during the present period of the year has been so satisfactory, only four having been reported for Misconduct, which contrasts most favourably with former years, and he trusts that they will continue by strict attention to duty and the avoidance of all impropriety to maintain the good character of the Force.
The following promotions will take place from the under mentioned dates
1st January Inspector N. Large, Bucklow Division, £100 per annum.
1st January Inspector J. Walker, Wirral Division, £100 per annum.
1st January Inspector J. Downes, Reserve Division, £100 per annum.
From the 13th instant.
Division
Rank and Name
New Weekly Rate
Good Conduct Badges
Broxton
PC S Fowles
1
Bucklow
PC T. Arthern
1
Bucklow
PC C. Antrobus
24/6d
Bucklow
PC J. Johnston
25/8d
Bucklow
PC H. G. Harraden
24/6d
Eddisbury
PC A. Darrock
26/10d
1
Nantwich
Sergeant H. Cooper
32/8d
Nantwich
PC T. Brierley
24/6d
Nantwich
PC W. Garner
24/6d
Northwich
PC J. Catherall
26/10d
Northwich
PC W. Antrobus
24/6d
Wirral
PC J. Hope
1
Runcorn
PC W. H. Morris
24/6d
Runcorn
PC J. Royle
28/-
Runcorn
PC H. Burkhill
24/6d
Runcorn
PC J. Disley
25/8d
1
Reserve
PC J. Millington
24/6d
Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th January 1883
The following transfers will take place on the 20th instant, PC Bailey from Nantwich to Bucklow Division, to be stationed at Rostherne. PC Peers from Bucklow to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe. PC Taylor, Nantwich Division from Crewe to Audlem, PC Carter from Nantwich to Northwich Division to be stationed at Northwich and PC Potts from Northwich to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Haslington.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd February 1883
The following transfers will take place on the 10th instant
Rank and Name
From Division
To Division
Stationed At
PC Commins
Nantwich
Macclesfield
Wilmslow
PC Morton
Macclesfield
Nantwich
Crewe
PC Barter
Macclesfield
Nantwich
Crewe
PC Catherall
Northwich
Macclesfield
Chorley
PC Blackham
Hyde
Northwich
Sandbach
PC Burgess
Nantwich
Hyde
Dukinfield
PC Davenport
Runcorn
Wirral
New Brighton
PC Edwards
Reserve
Wirral
Lower Bebington
The River Weaver Constable at Weston Point having been discontinued, 2nd Class Sergeant Dalziel will be struck off the strength of Runcorn division as such, from the 31st ultimo.
Vagrants
The Chief Constable desires that Superintendents will give instructions to their men, especially to those stationed near Towns, to keep a sharp lookout for Tramps at night, as he is of the opinion that they will, now the "Casual Poor Act 1882" is in operation, sleep in out buildings and other places, instead of applying at the Union House for lodgings as heretofore, Constables in Rural Districts and all members of the Force, will also use their best endeavours to put down begging.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd February 1883
PC Reilly, Wirral Division, is fined 10/- and reduced to 26/10d, for being absent from his District without leave on the night of the 31st ultimo to 6am the 1st instant.
Income Tax (Property) Schedule A.
It having been decided in the Queen's Bench Division in the case of Coomber v The Justices of Berkshire (March 20, 21, 24 of 1882 Law Journal Reports) that the above Tax is not payable in respect of a building consisting partly of a Police Station, Superintendents will not in future pay same, and will at once apply to the Surveyor of Taxes, to refund any sums so paid since the above date, and credit the amount in the 17th Clause to the credit of the Police Rate.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th February 1883
PC C. Fell, Nantwich Division is reduced to 23/11d per week, from the 3rd instant for marrying on the 31st ultimo, without first obtaining the sanction of the Chief Constable.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th February 1883
The following promotions will take place on the under mentioned dates
Inspector Hollingworth, Runcorn Division to £100 per annum from the 1st instant.
From the 17th instant
Division
Rank and Name
New Weekly Rate
Good Conduct Badges
Nantwich
Sergeant W. Wynne
31/6d
Northwich
PC G. Carrington
25/8d
Hyde
PC M. Boaler
24/6d
Hyde
PC A. Dutton
25/8d
Hyde
PC R. Richardson
26/10d
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Stockport
Sergeant B. Gibson
33/10d
Runcorn
PC H. Williamson
28/-
1
Constable J. E. Daine, Hyde Division, is fined 10/- and reduced to 23/11d per week for being drunk when parading for duty at 10pm on the 9th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th February 1883
Use of Magistrates Court Rooms by Tax Commissioners
The Police Committee having passed the following Resolution at their meeting on the 14th instant in reference to the above, Superintendents will see that the same is carried out in respect to the use of the County Police Stations, the 7/6d to be charged for each meeting will be disposed of as follows, 5/- to the officer in charge of the building for cleaning, fuel and light, 2/6d being credited in the 17th Clause Return to the Police Rate.
Extract from Proceedings of Police Committee 14th February 1883
"That the application of the Commissioners of Taxes to hold their meetings in the County Court Room at Hyde be acceded to on payment of 7/6d on each occasion, on the understanding that the County Magistrates have always prior right to use the same and not interfered with at any time by the meetings of the Commissioners, and that if similar applications be made at other places Colonel Hamersley be instructed to make similar arrangements with other Commissioners. All applications for the use of the court Houses under the above must be submitted to Chief Constable for sanction.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd February 1883
Allowance in Aid of Rent- Lodgers
As the Chief Constable grants to Constables an allowance where Rents are excessive with a view of assisting them in payment of same, he desires it should be known that he deprecates their supplementing such allowances by taking in Lodgers, and directs that Superintendents will be careful in seeing that only Cottages or Houses with sufficient accommodation for the Constable and his family are taken by them wherever practicable.
Lodgings for Constables
Superintendents will give instructions that whenever a single Constable joins their Division, that a Sergeant assists him in obtaining suitable and comfortable lodgings, and that the people who keep the house are respectable, the Superintendent himself personally seeing that the lodgings are in every way fitted for a Constable to reside in.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th February 1883
Army Reserve Men
Men of the above Force appointed as Constables in the Cheshire Constabulary will be allowed, by order of the Police Committee, on the recommendation of the Chief Constable, to have their names retained on the strength of the Police Force as Supernumeraries without pay, during any period they are called out for service in the Army, and on the termination of their Military engagement be permitted to rejoin the Police Force without forfeiting their previous period of service.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd March 1883
The following transfers will take place on the 16th instant, Inspector P. Roche from Macclesfield to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn and Inspector J. Hollingworth from Runcorn to Macclesfield Division to be stationed at Wilmslow.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th March 1883
Mid Cheshire Election-March 1883, Nomination Day at Knutsford at 11am 8th March 1883
Thursday 8th instant being the nomination day at Knutsford, Superintendent Leighton will attend at 10.30am with a Sergeant and six of his men of his Division who will return at once to their homes after their nomination. In the event of a contest taking place the following instructions will be most carefully observed and strictly carried out.
1. Superintendents will see before the day of the Election that all heaps of stones and other things easily used as missiles are quietly removed from the vicinity of the Polling Booths and other places where crowds are likely to assemble
2. Superintendents will make special arrangements to concentrate their men as directed in Memorandum of the 14th August last.
3. Lamps ready trimmed for use will be taken in the proportion of four to every ten men. Armlets will be worn by men on duty at places where disturbances are likely to occur. Cutlasses will be taken but carefully kept out of sight and on no account used except by the direct order of the Chief Constable. Old Clothing and Helmets will be worn. Metropolitan Staves will be taken.
4. A copy of the instructions for Constables on duty at Polling Booths will be in possession of each man (card dated 18th March 1880) and be returned through the Superintendent after the Election, they will receive their orders from the Presiding Officer.
5. Arrangements will be made with the Post Office Authorities at all places where the Polling will take place to send messages without loss of time in case of Riot.
6. If Revolvers are ordered to be taken they will not be used by order of the Chief Constable, in defence after firing by Armed Mobs.
7. Lists of men detailed for duty by Superintendents at Polling Booths and other places will be sent to the Chief Constable before the day of Election.
8. The Senior Officer in charge at the 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 quietly.
9. Superintendents will dismiss their men to their several Districts as soon as possible, id appearances satisfy them that their services can safely be dispensed with, but not earlier than two hours after the termination of the Poll.
10. Superintendents and other officers in charge will strongly impress upon all their men that the utmost forbearance and good temper must be shown by them, as during the excitement of an election, angry words and rough usage may be expected, should however a breach of the peace be committed, or property destroyed, they must act with the greatest promptness and decision in order to prevent such a dangerous example spreading, and in the event of persons being taken into custody no unnecessary violence will be used in taking them to the Lock-Ups.
11. In the event of a Riot taking place the Senior Officer in charge will be ready to hand the Crowd with a copy of the Riot Act printed thereon dated March 1880 to a Magistrate, (arrangements being previously made from one to be present)
12. Officer in charge will recollect that if called upon to resist a Mob that the most effectual way is for the Constabulary to keep well together, otherwise they become weal and powerless.
13. Superintendents will see that proper arrangements are made for the men being supplied with proper meals, and lodgings, if required to be absent all night.
14. All Constables for duty Polling Booths must be present not later than 7.30am, to effect this, they must, if necessary, reach the different localities the night before.
15. The Chief Constable specially desires to impress upon all ranks of the Force, that they must abstain from expressing any political opinion likely to give offence, or do anything which might be construed as intended to influence in any way the Electors.
16. Superintendents will direct Constables to quietly inform all the householders in their Districts that the Police may be absent during the Polling Day and ask them not to leave their premises unprotected, as thieves and others may take advantage of the occasion.
17. A pen line will be run through the name of the late Chief Constable on the Cards "Instructions to officers on duty at Polling Booths" and "Riot Act" and the words "By Order of the Chief Constable of Cheshire" be inserted thereon instead. The Chief Constable hopes and has every confidence that the Constabulary will evince by their conduct and attention to perform the arduous and trying duties devolving upon them, that they have maintained the character of the Force for its reputation, discipline and efficiency.
18. In the event of any Superintendent being in doubt in carrying out these instructions, he will at once apply for information thereon. Future Orders will be issued giving detail of men for duty at the several Polling Booths. This order will be acknowledged by return of post.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th March 1883
Attendance of Constables at Sales.
As some misunderstanding appears to exist in reference to the duty of Constables attending large Sales by Auction in their District, Superintendents will give instructions, especially when large numbers of people assemble (at which thieves and other suspicious persons may be present to commit robberies and other offences) or other sufficient cause, for Constables to look round and preserve life and property. Constable will however perfectly understand that their attendance at such places is entirely a matter of public duty, and not in any way to act under those holding the Sale, or the owners of the property for Sale, unless they have been detailed for Special Duty application, they will also be cautioned not to partake of any drink at such places, which is generally supplied free of charge and with little limit, or to remain there longer than is necessary.
Offences on Turnpike Roads and Highways
Superintendents will see that greater attention is paid by Constables in preventing persons committing offences which cause obstruction, personal danger or interruption to persons travelling thereon.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th March 1883
PC John McHale, Northwich Division is awarded by the Chief Constable, the extra Special duty Allowance of 5/- for courageous conduct in rescuing a man named Thomas Snelson from his bedroom, the house being on fire at the time, thereby saving his life.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th March 1883
The following transfers will take place on the 17th instant
Rank and Name
From Division
To Division
Stationed At
PC Barter
Crewe
Crewe
Church Coppenhall
PC Metcalfe
Macclesfield
Nantwich
Crewe
PC T. Bailey
Wirral
Northwich
Smallwood
PC Booth
Northwich
Wirral
Seacombe
2nd Class Sergeant C. S. Walley
Broxton
Broxton
Eccleston
PC James
Broxton
Broxton
Tilston
PC Clays
Reserve
Macclesfield
Bollington
Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th March 1883
PC David Davenport, Wirral division, is fined 5/- for neglecting to keep his uniform clothing clean and in order.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th March 1883
Mid Cheshire Election
A Sergeant and nine Constables will attend from Wirral Division at Runcorn Police Station at 5.30pm on Friday 9th instant, old helmets will be worn.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th March 1883
The transfers in General Orders 17/83 are hereby cancelled.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th March 1883
Mid Cheshire Election- March 1883
Wednesday 14th instant being the Polling day for the above Election, the following arrangements in addition to those directed in General Order 18/83 will be carried out
1. All the men not detailed for duty in the several Divisions will be in readiness to move on receipt of Telegram or other message.
2. The Chief Constable will be at Northwich with the Reserve and will be kept well informed during the day, by the Senior Officer in charge of the state of the several Districts, up to 6pm and later if necessary.
3. Staves will not be drawn except by direct order of the Senior Officer present, or when the Police have been assaulted, and are likely to be overpowered as such indiscretion might provoke a collision, all ranks will be most careful in exercising the utmost forbearance and good temper during the Election.
4. No person is allowed to enter by the Exit doors at Polling Booths, and it is only to be opened for the purpose of allowing voters to pass out after recording their votes, the entrance door will be kept open.
5. Superintendent Leighton will detail for duty at the Court House, Knutsford at 5.30pm on the 14thinstant, a Sergeant and one Constable, one to be stationed at the rear door of the Counting Room, and one at the outer door.
6. The High Sherriff and the Candidates are to be admitted to the room without producing any Card, no other person is to be allowed to enter the room unless he produces a Card authorising his admission, signed by Mr. John Tatlock, Acting under Sherriff.
7. Superintendents will place the Constables of the District on duty at the several Polling Booths, who will be relieved at certain periods of the day for rest and refreshment.
8. Please acknowledge receipt of this Order by return of post.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th March 1883
Mid Cheshire Election, March 1883
Detail of Men for Duty at the Polling Booths
Polling Station
Division
Sgt
PC
Total
Remarks
Altrincham
Altrincham
2
8
10
Knutsford
Altrincham
1
5
6
Lymm
Altrincham
1
1
2
Sale
Altrincham
1
7
8
Northwich
Northwich
1
5
6
Middlewich
Northwich
1
1
2
Odd Rode
Northwich
1
1
2
Holmes Chapel
Northwich
1
1
2
Sandbach
Northwich
1
1
2
Wharton
Northwich
1
1
2
Grappenhall
Runcorn
1
1
2
Runcorn
Runcorn
1
5
6
Lower Whitley
Runcorn
1
1
2
Total
14
38
52
The following detail will attend at the under mentioned places in addition to those named above
Place
Division
Supt
Ins
Sgt
PC
Total
Altrincham
Altrincham
1
1
Altrincham
Hyde
1
3
26
30
Knutsford
Stockport
1
9
10
Lymm
Stockport
1
6
7
Sale
Altrincham
1
1
7
9
Northwich
Broxton
1
1
Northwich
Eddisbury
1
9
10
Northwich
Nantwich
3
26
29
Northwich
Northwich
`
5
6
Middlewich
Broxton
2
4
6
Middlewich
Nantwich
1
3
4
Odd Rode
Northwich
2
2
Holmes Chapel
Macclesfield
1
4
5
Sandbach
Eddisbury
1
1
3
5
Sandbach
Northwich
5
5
Sandbach
Wirral
1
2
12
15
Sandbach
Macclesfield
1
7
8
Wharton
Eddisbury
3
3
Wharton
Northwich
2
2
Wharton
Reserve
1
4
5
Cont......
Grappenhall
Runcorn
1
5
6
Runcorn
Broxton
1
2
3
Runcorn
Wirral
2
26
28
Runcorn
Runcorn
1
1
2
Lower Whitby
Runcorn
4
4
Totals
4
5
23
174
206
206
Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th March 1883
Mid Cheshire Election 14th March 1883
Men for duty at Polling Booths will be at the several Stations not later than 7.30am and those on Reserve 10. 30 a.m.
PC William Booth, Northwich Division is reduced to 24/6d per week and moved at his own expense to another station for neglecting to visit Common Lodging Houses on his District the resort of convicted thieves and other suspected persons.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th March 1883
Superintendent Hindley, Northwich Division, will be in charge of Wirral Division on Good Friday and Easter Monday, the 23rd and 26th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th March 1883
£1.10s.0d per quarter will be allowed for cleaning the New Court and additional rooms at Dukinfield Station to be charged in Magistrates Rooms Account.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th March 1883
The following detail of Police will attend the under mentioned places in Wirral Division on Good Friday 23rd instant and Easter Monday 26th.
Place
Division
Sgt's
PC's
Total
New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am 23rd March 1883
Altrincham
Hyde
Stockport
Runcorn
1
2
1
1
7
8
3
7
8
10
4
8
Total
5
25
30
New Ferry Landing Stage at 11am
Nantwich
1
3
4
Total
1
3
4
Cont......
Eastham Ferry Police Station at 11am
Broxton
Eddisbury
1
1
4
4
5
5
Total
2
8
10
New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am Monday 26th March 1883
Nantwich
Northwich
Runcorn
Reserve
2
1
1
1
8
7
7
3
10
8
8
4
Total
5
25
30
Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th March 1883
The following Sergeants and Constables will receive increase of pay, as under from the 17th instant.
Division
Rank and Name
New Weekly Rate
Good Conduct Badge
Broxton
Sergeant J. Morgan
31/6d
Broxton
PC T. Smith
26/10d
1
Broxton
PC J. Stockton
28/-
2
Eddisbury
PC T. Turner
2
Nantwich
PC H. Hibbert
1
Nantwich
PC J. Dunning
26/10d
2
Nantwich
PC H. Lloyd
26/10d
1
Nantwich
PC J. Potts
24/6d
Hyde
Sergeant J. Rowe
31/6d
Stockport
Sergeant W. Goudie
31/6d
Runcorn
Sergeant A. Booth
32/8d
Runcorn
PC J. Thompson
28/-
1
Runcorn
PC T. J. Kelly
1
Runcorn
PC S. J. Wallace
25/8d
Reserve
PC S. Thomas
28/-
1
Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st March 1883
The following additional detail of Police will attend at the under mentioned places in Wirral Division on the 23rd and 26th instant
Place
Division
Sgt
PC
Total
New Ferry at 11am Good Friday
Nantwich
1
4
5
New Ferry at 11am, Carlett Park, Eastham
Nantwich
Northwich
1
1
4
3
5
4
Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd March 1883
New Clothing for 1883
Divisions will parade as follows to be fitted by them Measurer
Division and Number
At Location
Time and Date
1 Broxton
Broxton
9.20am 28th March 1883
11 Reserve
Chester
11.30am 28th March 1883
6 Wirral
Birkenhead
1.30pm 28th March 1883
10 Runcorn
Runcorn
9am 29th March 1883
5 Northwich
Middlewich
12 noon 29th March 1883
4 Nantwich
Nantwich
3pm 29th March 1883
8 Macclesfield
Macclesfield
10.45am 30th March 1883
9 Stockport
Stockport
12.30pm 30th March 1883
7 Hyde
Hyde
3.30pm 30th March 1883
3 Eddisbury
Oakmere
10.45am 31st March 1883
2 Altrincham
Altrincham
1.15pm 31st March 1883
The men of Crewe and Shavington Sections will parade at Crewe Police Station at 4pm, where the Measurer will see the clothing fitted on. If vests are worn under the clothing they must be without the collar, close fitting, and pockets not stuffed out with bulky articles which give the coat an unsightly appearance. Advantage will be taken of this parade to have the monthly drill so as to avoid unnecessary expenses being incurred unless previously arranged. The receipt of this order will be acknowledged by next post.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th March 1883
Constable Levi Bates, Eddisbury Division, is fined 10/- and reduced to 25/8d per week for improper conduct in calling upon a Magistrate at 10.30pm on the 20th instant, and being under the influence of drink at Tarporley on the same date.
Constable Thomas Jones, Hyde Division, will be discharged from the Force on the 6th proximo for borrowing money from a Publican at Hoole when stationed at Headquarters.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th April 1883
Gypsies
Superintendents will see that the instructions given in General Order 42/82 in reference to the above are carried out in their respective Divisions.
Constable John Devereux, Altrincham Division id fined 7/6d and reduced to 25/8d per week for neglect of duty and being found asleep at his Station at 1.15am on the 23rd ultimo.
The following men having been recommended by the Chief Constable for Superannuation will be discharged from the Force on the 13th instant
Sergeant Joseph Warwick, Nantwich Division, with a pension of £50 per annum.
2nd Class Sergeant William Dalziel, Runcorn Division, with a pension of £40 per annum.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th April 1883
Tarporley Hunt Meeting
The following detail of Police will attend the above Meeting at 10am Wednesday 11th instant.
Division
Supt
Sgt
PC's
Total
Remarks
Broxton
1
4
5
Eddisbury
1
1
3
5
For duty on the Course
Nantwich
2
8
10
Wirral
2
10
12
Northwich
1
5
6
Totals
1
7
30
38
Inspectors Downes, Large, Sergeant Major Shore, PC Newns, Bucklow Division, PC's Vost and Ennion Wirral Division will all attend in plain clothes. The instructions given in General Order 37/82 will be observed.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th April 1883
Wirral Hunt Races at Neston, Saturday 14th instant
The following detail of Police will attend at Neston Police Station at 9.30am on the above date.
Division
Supt
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Remarks
Nantwich
2
8
10
Duty on
Northwich
1
1
3
5
the
Wirral
1
2
12
15
Course
Runcorn
1
5
6
Reserve
1
1
2
Totals
1
1
7
29
38
Helmets without Spikes will be worn, Capes and Leggings to be taken for use if required. A Sergeant and 6 men will also be detailed from Wirral Division to preserve order on the Course and neighbourhood.
Sergeants Major Shore Reserve Division, 2nd Class Sergeant Campbell and PC's Vost, Ennion, Wirral Division will attend in plain clothes. The receipt of this Order will be acknowledged by return of post.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th April 1883
Constable M. Usher, Broxton Division is reduced to 26/10d per week, fined 5/- and deprived of one Good Conduct Badge for drinking in Public Houses on the 28th ultimo and 2nd instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th April 1883
2nd Class Sergeant Samuel Heap, Wirral Division is promoted Sergeant at 30/4d per week, exclusive of Merit Badge, from this date and will be stationed in Hyde Division.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th April 1883
The following Sergeants and Constables will receive increase in pay from the 14th instant
Division
Rank Name
New Weekly Rate
Good Conduct Badges
Bucklow
PC D. Wharam
25/8d
Bucklow
PC T. Wainwright
24/6d
Nantwich
Sergeant T. Fowler
33/10d
Nantwich
PC J. Morton
25/8d
Northwich
PC J. Dale
26/10d
1
Wirral
PC T. Barnsley
25/8d
Hyde
PC J. Fox
26/10d
1
Hyde
PC J. Breeze
1
Hyde
PC G. Limblet
24/6d
Runcorn
Sergeant P. Whalley
31/6d
Runcorn
PC J. Price
26/10d
1
Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th April 1883
Explosive Substances
Superintendents will cause a copy of the printed notice herewith to be served upon all persons mentioned therein and send a list of same to this office, showing the trade, address and date of service. A copy of the "Explosive Substances Act 1883" will be forwarded for guidance and information, the attention of Inspectors appointed under the "Explosives Act 1875" is draw to the powers vested in them by Sections 73, 74 and 75 of the said Act, which they will carry out, especially Section 73, which gives power to search for ingredients of an explosive, as well as for the explosive itself, the same power being incorporated in the Act of 1883, and enabling them to search for and seize any apparatus for firing explosives.
The Chief Constables desire that all members of the Constabulary will exercise the most special and vigilant observation in the performance of this important duty with a view to preventing acquisition by persons for unlawful objects, not only of explosives adapted for such purposes, but of the materials with which, they would be able, with a little technical knowledge to manufacture explosives.
Vagrancy
The chief Constable is glad to observe from the Return of Vagrants received during the year ending 31st ultimo, that there is a decrease throughout the county of 13,868 (the diminution appearing in all the Unions except Runcorn) and trusts that all members of the Force will continue to use their best efforts to suppress the mendicancy and professional begging. The placards to be sent to Divisions will be freely posted in all places and roads frequented by Tramps.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st April 1883
Chester Races 1st, 2nd and 3rd May 1883
The following detail of Police will parade at this office as follows
Division
Ins
Sgt's
PC
Total
Remarks
Nantwich
1
6
7
1st May
Wirral
2
9
11
11.30am
Runcorn
1
1
5
7
Totals
1
4
20
25
Altrincham
1
4
5
2nd May
Eddisbury
1
3
4
11am
Nantwich
1
1
13
15
Northwich
2
13
15
Wirral
1
10
11
Totals
1
6
43
50
Altrincham
1
2
13
16
3rd May
Nantwich
1
6
7
10.30am
Northwich
1
6
7
Totals
1
4
25
30
Clothing of 1882 issue will be worn, with Helmets without Spike, White
Gloves, Capes and Leggings will be taken for use if required. A good meal will be provided at the same place as last year for which 10d will be charged, and be paid for as arranged in 1882.
He usual extra precautions will be observed in watching roads and Railway Stations from the Saturday previous to the Races until the following Friday.
Superintendents will not withdraw men stationed in the vicinity of Chester from their beats for this duty. One Sergeant and four Constables from Wirral Division will be stationed at Headquarters arriving at 11am, 1st May, during the three days races, to protect property in the outskirts of the Town.
May Day at Knutsford
The following detail of Police will attend at Knutsford on the 1st May 1883.
Division
Sergeants
PC
Total
Altrincham
5
5
Northwich
1
4
5
Stockport
1
4
5
Totals
2
13
15
Superintendent Leighton will detail four intelligent officers for plain clothes duty the Constables stationed in Knutsford will keep order in the Town and in its vicinity under Sergeant Gunn.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st April 1883
The following transfers and removals will take place on the 27th instant
Sergeant Dean Hyde Division from Stayley to Mottram, Sergeant Heap, Hyde Division, to Gee Cross, Sergeant Pennington, Hyde Division from Mottram to Nantwich. PC T. M. Morris, Hyde Division, is promoted to 2nd Class Sergeant and removed from Dukinfield to Mill brook.
New Clothing
All new clothing will again be tried on, and if found to fit, be marked and issued. Misfits to be retained for alterations.
Adulteration Act 1875
The Chief Constable having observed that Superintendents have in some instances employed Constables to obtain Samples for analysis wishes it to be understood that the instructions in General Order 1/83, does not authorise them to do so, but only to employ their assistant for Weights and Measures for the purpose; except there is a special cause for acting otherwise, as Constables should not be taken from their beats or ordinary duty to purchase articles which necessitate their subsequent attendance at Court to give evidence in the case.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th April 1883
Explosives Act 1875
In consequence of instructions received from the Secretary of State, Home Department, in reference to the appointment of officers under the Act, Superintendents will at each Petty Sessions next ensuing, ask the Magistrates assembled thereat, they being the Local Authority under Section 67(5) to appoint the several Inspectors and Sergeants stationed in the District, Inspectors under the Act for the purpose of search in case of rapidity of action being necessary, and notify same to this office.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th April 1883
Leave of Absence- Superintendents
Superintendents desirous of being absent for a day and night, need to apply to the Chief Constable, they will however take care to make arrangements for the proper carrying on of all duties during such absence, which should seldom occur, and enter same in their Monthly Journals in Red Ink.
2nd Class Sergeant Bernard Bennett, Hyde Division, is reduced to the rank of Constable and reduced to 26/10d per week for being absent from his beat and under the influence of drink when on duty at Hyde on the 19th instant.
Pony Races, Tattenhall Road Station, 8th May 1883
The following detail of Police will attend the above Races at 1pm
Division
Supt
Sgt
PC
Total
Broxton
1
1
2
4
Nantwich
1
3
4
Reserve
1
2
3
Totals
1
3
7
11
Inspector Downes will also attend in plain clothes.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st May 1883
Explosives Act 1875
The following instructions will be observed in carrying out the above
1. Superintendents will make themselves thoroughly acquainted with the provisions of the Explosives Substances Act 1883 and the three Orders in Council, dated 20th instant, copies of which have been sent.
2. The Application Form Number 6 will be attached to the Monthly Return Certificates granted, Form E/4 and be carefully preserved at the Headquarters of each Division, a duplicate of the latter being sent to Headquarters of the end of each month.
3. Form Number 5, giving authority to Superintendents to issue Certificate will be kept ready to be produced if required.
4. As the expenses of carrying out the above Act are a charge against the County Rate, Superintendents will keep a separate account of same and forward it to this office for allowances or otherwise on a Form as below
Cheshire Constabulary......................................Division
Account of Expenses Incurred by Inspector............under the above Act ending ............................1883
Date
Items of Expenditure
Amount
£...........S............d
...............................Superintendent. Date................1883
The printed Notices will be kept posted up at each Police Station in the County and other conspicuous places where they can be readily seen and read.
Highways and Locomotives (Amendment) Act 1878
Superintendents will see that the instructions given in General Order 3rd April 1881, and General Order 63/82 are carried out, and that no Traction Engines, not used for agricultural purposes, are allowed to pass over the roads, except licensed by the Local Authority to do so.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th May 1883
Moieties of Penalties on Summary Conviction, Police being Informers
Superintendents will in future apply direct to the Magistrates for a moiety of all fines or penalties on Summary Convictions, to be awarded to the Police as Informers under the 10th Section of the 3rd and 4th Victoria, Chapter 88.
Explosive Act 1875
A Fee of 1/- will be charged for each Certificate issued under the above Act, and be credited in the quarterly account directed to be furnished in General Orders 52/83.
Constable John White Edwards, Wirral Division, is discharged from the Force from the 30th ultimo for applying for an appointment as a Sanitary Inspector at Birkenhead without first obtaining permission of the Chief Constable as required by Rule 18 of Standing Orders dated 1st November 1881.
The following promotions and transfers will take place on the under mentioned date 12th instant, PC John Sherwin, Northwich Division, to Merit Class at 29/2d per week and PC Alfred Davies, Northwich Division, to Merit Class at 29/2d per week.
Rank and Name
From Division
To Division
Stationed At
PC Usher
Broxton
Runcorn
Weston Point
PC Metcalfe
Runcorn
Broxton
No Mans Heath
PC Dowd
Nantwich
Nantwich
Crewe
PC Pearson
Nantwich
Nantwich
Worleston
PC White
Nantwich
Northwich
Wheelock
PC Wright
Eddisbury
Nantwich
Crewe
PC Bowyer
Bucklow
Eddisbury
Kingsley
PC Buchanan
Reserve
Bucklow
Sale
PC John Edwards
Reserve
Wirral
Lower Bebington
PC J. Richardson
Reserve
Wirral
Liscard
Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th May 1883
Whitsuntide Holidays
The following detail of police will attend at the under mentioned places on Whit Monday the 14th instant
New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am
Division
Sgt
PC
Total
Eddisbury
1
4
5
Nantwich
2
12
14
Northwich
1
8
9
Totals
4
24
28
New Ferry Landing Stage at 11am
Hyde
1
6
7
Eastham Ferry at 11am
Stockport
1
4
5
Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th May 1883
The transfers of PC's Michael Usher and Thomas Metcalfe directed in General Order 57/83 are postponed until further orders.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th May 1883
The under mentioned Constables will receive increase in pay as follows from this date
Division
Rank and Name
New Weekly Rate
Good Conduct Badges
Broxton
PC M. Bell
25/8d
Bucklow
PC J. Bracegirdle
26/10d
1
Nantwich
PC R. Briggs
26/10d
1
Nantwich
PC J. Reilly
25/8d
Northwich
PC T. Bailey
1
Hyde
PC T. Pickstock
28/-
1
Stockport
PC T. Cowap
25/8d
Stockport
PC W. Gatley
24/6d
Wirral
PC Vost
To be 2nd Class Sergeant.
Explosive Act 1875
Certificate under Orders in Council of the 20th April 1883
Until further Orders the fee of 1/-, directed to be charged for the above in General Order 55/83 will not be demanded.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th May 1883
The transfers of PC's Dowd and Pearson, Nantwich Division, directed in General Order 57/83 are postponed until further order.
PC Thomas Metcalfe, Nantwich Division will be transferred to Broxton Division on the 23rd instant to be stationed at Handley.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th May 1883
PC Thomas Smith, Broxton Division, is discharged from the Force from the 18th instant, for drunkenness when on Special Duty at Tattenhall on the 18th instant. (Cancelled)
Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th May 1883
PC Thomas Smith, Broxton Division, is fined 10/- and reduced to 24/6d per week and transferred from Handley, at his own expense, to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn on the 25th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd May 1883
PC Brand, Nantwich Division, will be removed from Nantwich to Crewe at his own expense on the 25th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th May 1883
Throwing Stones at Telegraph Wires and Insulators
Complaints having again been made by the Post Office Authorities in reference to the above, Superintendents will see that the instructions given in General Orders 97/82 relating to the matter are strictly carried out in their Divisions.
Photographs of Prisoners
Superintendents will see that a copy of all photographs taken of Prisoners in their Divisions is at once sent to this office for filing and future reference, together with a full description of them, and the offences with which they are charged.
Public and Beer Houses
Several complaints having recently reached the Chief Constable in reference to disorderly conduct and illegal practices being carried on at the above places, especially in Rural Districts, on Saturdays and Sundays, directs that Superintendents will impress upon all their men that they are held responsible for the good order of such places and that they should frequently visit them with a view of checking such abuses, reporting any breach of the law.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st June 1883
The following promotions and reductions will take place from the 2nd instant
2nd Class Sergeant P. Royle, Northwich Division to be Sergeant at Astbury at 30/4d per week.
2nd Class Sergeant T. Jones, Northwich Division, is transferred from Scholar Green to Holmes Chapel.
PC John Woodrow to be 2nd Class Sergeant and transferred from Buglawton to Scholar Green.
PC T. Roscoe is transferred from Wirral Division to Northwich Division, to be stationed at Buglawton.
PC E. Kettle is transferred from Reserve to Wirral Division, to be stationed at Parkgate.
2nd Class Sergeant A. McCallen, Northwich Division, is fined 10/- and reduced to 26/10d per week for being drunk on duty at Middlewich Police Station at 3.30pm on the 17th ultimo.
PC W. H. Mason, Nantwich Division is fined 10/-, and reduced to 24/6d per week and removed to Crewe at his own expense for drinking in Public Houses when on duty at Nantwich on the 19th ultimo.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th June 1883
Wirral and Birkenhead Agricultural Show at Bidston 13th to 15th June.
The following detail of Police will attend the above meeting, to be on the ground each morning at 9 am.
Division 13th June
Sergeant
PC
Total
Broxton
Wirral
2
14
16
Runcorn
1
5
6
Reserve
Division 14th June
Broxton
1
3
4
Wirral
2
16
18
Runcorn
Reserve
Division 15th June
Broxton
Wirral
2
20
22
Runcorn
Reserve
1
2
3
Totals
9
60
69
Chief Superintendent Egerton or Inspector Dutton to be in charge. The men on night duty to be supplied from Wirral Division.
Best Clothing (1883 issue), Helmets without Spikes, and White Gloves will be worn; Capes will be taken for use if required.
Notwithstanding the Regulations of the 3rd March last, animals will be allowed to be taken to the above Show on the usual License issued for movement into the County, which may be granted on the production to an Inspector of Form A, to be forwarded, properly filled in and signed by the Exhibitor and a Witness.
Animals may be removed from the Show into any part of the County with a Removal Order marked "B" signed by a Veterinary Surgeon of the Show appointed to issue same, which Order is available for 3 days only.
Transfers
The following alterations are made in the transfers directed in General Order 66/83, 2nd Class Sergeant T. Jones, to Holmes Chapel is cancelled. 2nd Class Sergeant J. Woodrow is transferred from Buglawton to Holmes Chapel. PC H. Pearson from Crewe to Hunterson, vice PC W. H. Mason from Hunterson to Crewe.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th June 1883
Beeston Castle Festival 18th and 19th June 1883
The following detail of Police will attend the above Festival at 10am each day.
Division
Supt
Ins
Sgt
PC
Total
Remarks
Broxton
6
6
Including 2nd Class Sgt Bowyer
Altrincham
1
1
Eddisbury
1
1
3
5
Sgt O'Kell, 2nd CSgt Broster, PC's Latham, Eaton.
Nantwich
1
6
7
Inc PC Dunning
Northwich
1
3
4
Wirral
1
3
4
Inc Sergeant Clarke
Reserve
1
1
2
Sgt Major Atkins.
Totals
1
2
5
21
29
Superintendents will detail for the above duty as nearly as possible, if without inconvenience to the Public service, the same men as attended last year.
New Clothing (1883 issue) Helmets without Spikes, White Gloves, and Waist Belts will be worn; Capes will be taken for use if required. Detectives from Chester, Liverpool and Manchester will also attend.
The under mentioned Constables will receive increase of pay as follows from the 9th instant
Division
Rank and Name
New Weekly Rate
Good Conduct Badge
Eddisbury
PC T. Bowyer
25/8d
Nantwich
PC W. Stubbs
25/8d
Nantwich
PC R. Lee
24/6d
Northwich
PC J. W. Lodge
26/10d
1
Wirral
PC J. Hunt
26/10d
1
Wirral
PC E. Kettle
25/8d
Hyde
PC W. Bythell
26/10d
1
Macclesfield
PC E. Clays
24/6d
Runcorn
PC G. Marley
25/8d
Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th June 1883
The pay of PC John Barlow, Wirral Division is increased to 28/- per week from the 16th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st June 1883
Constables Charged with Drunkenness
The Chief Constable having observed recently Constables reported for the above offence have, for the purpose of disproving the charge called upon a Doctor to speak as to their sobriety, cautions them against such reprehensible conduct, which he entirely disapproves of, and which will have no effect upon him in giving his decision, the testimony of their superior officers being sufficient in such cases.
2nd Class Sergeant J. Shaw, Nantwich Division, is permitted to revert to the rank of Constable and will be transferred to Altrincham Division, at his own expense, on the 13th proximo, to be stationed at Hale, vice PC Galway resigned.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th June 1883
Town Hall Hyde, Laying of Foundation Stone
The following detail of Police will attend at Hyde Police Station at 1.40pm on Saturday 30th instant.
Division
Sgt
PC
Total
Northwich
1
5
6
Macclesfield
1
4
5
Stockport
1
4
5
Runcorn
1
3
4
Total
4
16
20
The following clothing will be worn, 1883 issue, Helmets without Spikes.
Licensing Acts
The Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will take the proper and necessary steps to oppose the renewal of Licences to all houses which have not been properly conducted during the year, and furnish him with a Memorandum of the objections they propose making to prevent same being granted.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th June 1883
Opening of the New Cattle Market at Crewe 30th June 1883
A Sergeant and 5 Constables from Wirral Division will report themselves at 12.45pm on the 30th instant, on the Railway Station at Crewe for duty at the above place.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd July 1883
Annual Inspection
The Annual Government Inspection will commence with Nantwich Division on Saturday the 14th instant, further instructions to follow.
Fowl Stealing
Several Robberies of Poultry having been recently reported, Superintendents will direct their men to use the greatest vigilance in preventing and detecting these offences, by working in plain clothes if necessary, and keeping a strict look out for all strangers and suspicious persons who may appear in their Districts.
Clothing
The Chief Constable having observed that Sergeants and Constables appear dressed in different articles of clothing directs that Superintendents will see that all lower ranks wear the clothing for the Season, as directed in Division Form D19 and dated 1st December 1881, unless otherwise specially directed by the Chief Constable.
Adulteration of Food and Drugs Act 1875
Superintendents will obtain two or three samples of Beer for analysis during the present quarter taking same from Public or Beer Houses, in which they are most likely to find an adulterated article, not less than a third of a quart must be taken or sent to the Analyst.
Beeston Castle Festival
The Chief Constable has great pleasure in making known to the Constabulary that he has received from E. Davenport Esq., on behalf of the Beeston Festival Committee, a letter speaking most highly of the efficient manner in which the officers performed their duty, and the Chief Constable trusts they will at all such gatherings evince the same vigilance and obliging demeanour to the public, so as to deserve like commendation and praise.
PC Thompson, Runcorn Division, to be the additional Constable for duty at Messrs Wigs Works, Runcorn from the 4th instant. PC John Robinson is transferred from Reserve to Runcorn Division, vice PC Thompson.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th July 1883
PC Thomas Roscoe, Northwich Division, is awarded by the Chief Constable, 2/6d for courage and tact in the performance of his duty.
PC John Devereux, Altrincham Division, is dismissed from the Force from the 16th instant for drunkenness on duty.
PC John Dutton, Wirral Division, will be discharged from the Force on the13th instant for being drunk when parading for duty at 10pm on the 4th instant.
Conduct of Police Officers in Court
The Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will impress upon their men that they are not to take part in the proceedings of any case before the Court by asking questions of Defendants or Witnesses or otherwise interrupting the business by making observations on the matter being heard, but that their duty consists in merely giving evidence and answering directly, without arguing, questions which may be put to them by the Defendants or others entitled to do so. The direction of all Polices Cases is in the hands of Superintendents or in his unavoidable absence, by the Police Officer in charge of the Court.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th July 1883
The following detail of Police will attend at Hooton Park, Wirral at 9am on the 12th instant, Nantwich Division 1 Sergeant and 4 Constables, Runcorn Division 1 Sergeant and 4 Constables, Total 10.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th July 1883
General Inspection 1883
The instructions in General Order 47/1882 will be observed with the exception of those relating to Divisions forming in Columns, Parade States, Government Inspection Return and Form Called for in Memorandum of the 18th July 1881.
Attention is also drawn to General Order 64/1882 especially regards paragraphs 10, 11 and 13.
All documents and Books will be ready for Inspection.
Divisions will form as a Company in line at open order, six paces interval between ranks to allow for Constables Coats etc, being laid out.
When the Division "Fall in" for drill, it should be as a Company by the left, Superintendents in each case position of Captain, Inspectors as Subalterns, and Sergeants in the rear. Helmet with Spike, Clothing of 1883 issue, will be worn, Superintendents and Inspectors, Frock Coats with Caps.
Superintendents will see that some Constables are left at populous places in their Divisions, or wherever their presence is required for the preservation of Order.
The following Returns will be forwarded to this Office by return of post.
1st Showing the rank and name of men employed in other than Police Duties, as per Form herewith sent.
2nd Return of Sickness, herewith sent, on the first page will be made up to date the Division is Inspected, and the names etc, of Officers (if not sufficient room in the space given) can be entered on page 2, to be ruled accordingly, this Return with a Parade State Card (herewith also sent) will be handed to the Chief Constable on his arrival.
The Return of Persons Apprehended and Summoned, Pedlars etc, will be made up to the dates which will be notified before the Inspection.
Form S/3 will also be made out to the same date and handed to the Chief Constable.
Divisions will Parade as follows.
Date and Time
Division
At Location
14th July 12 noon
Nantwich
Nantwich
16th July 2.30pm
Macclesfield
Macclesfield
17th July 10am
Stockport
Stockport
17th July 3.30pm
Hyde
Hyde
18th July 10am
Altrincham
Altrincham
18th July 1.45pm
Northwich
Middlewich
21st July 9.15am
Runcorn
Runcorn
21st July 12.50pm
Broxton
Broxton
23rd July 1pm
Eddisbury
Oakmere
23rd July 4pm
Reserve
Chester
24th July 11am
Wirral
Birkenhead
All Stations will be ready for Inspection.
It having been reported to the Chief Constable that members of the Force have been found travelling by rail in Superior Class Carriages to those for which they held tickets, trusts that such reprehensible conduct will not be brought to his notice again, as it should be the aim of each to set an example to the Public to observe and obey implicitly all laws and regulations. The Railway Authorities will also proceed against them for impinging their bye laws.
Income Tax
Superintendents will see that the above is deducted from all sums paid by them to Landlords for Chief Rents.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th July 1883
The under mentioned Sergeants and Constables will receive increase of pay and Good Conduct Badges from 14th instant.
Division
Rank and Name
New Weekly Rate
Good Conduct Badges
Nantwich
PC C. Potts
25/8d
Nantwich
PC A. Shallcross
25/8d
Northwich
PC. T. Hampson
25/8d
Northwich
PC T. Carter
25/8d
Northwich
PC W. Massey
25/8d
Wirral
Sergeant H. O'Donnell
32/8d
Wirral
PC P. Reilly
28/-
Hyde
Sergeant E. Ennis
31/6d
Stockport
PC J. Proctor
28/-
1
Runcorn
PC S. Finney
25/8d
Runcorn
PC S. Mellor
25/8d
Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th July 1883
Charge and Summons Books
In future in all Police cases the word "Police" only will be entered in the above Columns "Person charging" and "Complainant".
Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th July 1883
A Sergeant and 5 Constables from Nantwich Division will attend at Oulton Park Flower Show (Eddisbury Division) at 10am on the 4th and 6th proximo.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th July 1883
PC Samuel Thomas, Reserve Division, is appointed from the 28th instant 2nd Class Sergeant in Nantwich Division, vice PC Shaw transferred to Bucklow Division.
PC Johnston, Bucklow Division, is transferred to Reserve Division, on the 28th instant to be stationed at Great Boughton, vice PC Thomas promoted.
Services of Constables
Superintendents will in future see that Police Officers from other Forces are not applied for by them for duty in Cheshire except through the Chief Constable and should it come to their knowledge that private persons have applied for same, they must at once inform him of the fact, any sums received for such occasions will be entered in the usual way in the 17th Clause Return.
Warrant Cards
As several Warrant Cards have recently been lost by Constables, the attention of Superintendents is drawn to General Order 5th August 1862 the fine of 2/6d will invariably be enforced, on the Chief Constable receiving a report of the matter. PC F. Hindley, Broxton Division and PC S. J. Wallace of Runcorn Division are so fined on this occasion.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th July 1883
Cheshire Assizes and Knutsford Adjourned Sessions
All Prisoners in the Chester Castle and Knutsford Jails on the 23rd instant, awaiting trial, will whether committed for trial at the Assizes or Sessions, be tried by the Jude of Assize, commencing on that date, when all Constables and others must be present at Chester Castle at 11am on that day. A list of Prisoners committed between the 23rd July and the 5th of August next for trial at the adjourned Sessions at Knutsford on the 7th proximo, Superintendents stating therein whether there is any objection, and if so the reason, to any of the Prisoners being released on bail, if application is made to the Magistrates, until the Michaelmas Sessions in October next.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th July 1883
Samples of Water for Analysis
In future Superintendents will see, after having reported to the Chief Constable and received his instructions that samples of water from Police Stations are sent to the Analyst through the Sanitary Authorities of the District, otherwise a charge will be made by Dr. Bell to the sender for analysis.
Unclaimed Property
Superintendents will dispose of all unclaimed property in their Divisions to end of December 1882, and credit the amount realized in Clause 10 Return for August next, attaching a Statement of Form M/25 showing therein in Column "Remarks" the amount each article sold for. Superintendents not having any property to dispose of will enter a "memorandum" in red ink, in the 10th Clause to that effect, articles remaining unsold will be accounted for in the Quarterly Return to be furnished on the 29th of September next.
Duty Scales
The above may be destroyed up to the 30th ultimo and those from that date kept as directed in Clause 10 of General Order 64/1882.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st July 1883
Fete at Eaton Hall, 2nd August 1883
The following detail of Police will attend the under mentioned places at 10am on the above date and to parade at the Chief Constables office at 9am.
Division
Place
Sgt
PC
Total
Broxton
Belgrave Lodge
1
1
Broxton
Iron Bridge
1
1
Nantwich
Chester Lodge Gate
1
1
Nantwich
Eccleston Gate
2
2
Nantwich
At the Hall
1
1
2
Totals
1
6
7
Sergeant Walley will visit the men on Special duty during the day.
Sergeant Major Shone will attend at the Hall at 3pm with a Recruit.
Constables on Special duty will see that no one enters the grounds unless furnished will a yellow ticket from the West Cheshire Liberal Association.
Chester Regatta
The following detail of Police will attend the above location on Friday 3rd proximo at 10am
Division
Ins
Sergeants
PC's
Total
Broxton
1
2
3
Wirral
1
8
9
Reserve
1
1
Totals
1
2
10
13
To Parade at the Chief Constables Office, Chester at 9.30am
Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st August 1883
The following transfers will take place on the 17th instant, PC Usher, from Broxton Division to Hyde Division to be stationed at Godley and PC Crowder, Hyde Division to Broxton Division to be stationed at No Mans Heath.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th August 1883
Bank Holiday 6th August 1883
The following detail of Police will attend at the under mentioned places on the above date,
Foresters Gate at the Bache, Chester at 10am
Division
Sergeants
PC's
Total
Broxton
2
2
Reserve
1
1
2
Totals
1
3
4
New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am
Division
Sergeants
PC's
Total
Altrincham
2
10
12
Hyde
2
16
18
Stockport
1
4
5
Totals
5
30
35
Hooton Park at 9am
Division
Sergeants
PC's
Total
Broxton
1
4
5
Nantwich
1
4
5
Northwich
1
4
5
Runcorn
1
5
6
Totals
4
17
21
Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd August 1883
Common Lodging Houses
Superintendents will give instructions to their men to ascertain whether any persons on their beats are keeping the above without the sanction or license of the proper Authorities of the District and if so, they will inform the latter, so that the necessary proceedings may be taken by them, to make such persons conform with the present law relating to Lodging Houses. Superintendents will also report on the matter to the Chief Constable.
Constables on Special Service at Agricultural Shows and other Meetings
As the Chief Constable has observed Constables loitering about when employed on Special Duty, it will be understood that whenever practicable, they should be told off in Sections with a Sergeant who will see that the men are always on the alert and performing their duty with attention. Superintendents or Inspectors when present should also exercise a general supervision on such occasions.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th August 1883
Repairs at Station Houses, Printing Etc.
As several charges have been made for the above in the Contingent Accounts for last month without the authority of the Chief Constable, the attention of Superintendents is drawn to General Orders 5/1882 and 35/1882 in reference to same, and the instructions therein must in future be strictly complied with, otherwise any charges under such headings will be disallowed and struck out of the Accounts.
Officers Attending at Chester
Referring to General Order 28/1882, it will be understood that the officer must make the entry in the Attendance Book in his own handwriting which should invariably be done on his arrival in Chester before he enters upon the duty which he has called him there, except in the case of taking Prisoners to the Castle, when they will enter the usual information on returning there from.
Promotions
The under mentioned Sergeants and Constables will receive increase in pay as follows from the 11th instant
Division
Rank and Name
New Weekly Pay
Good Conduct Badges
Broxton
Sergeant J. Morgan
32/8d
Eddisbury
Sergeant J. Leather
32/8d
Eddisbury
PC J. Green
28/-
1
Wirral
PC W. Cooper
28/-
1
Wirral
PC E. Shatwell
25/8d
Hyde
PC J. E. Daine
24/6d
Runcorn
PC W. H. Morris
25/8d
Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th August 1883
Old Reports of Apprehensions
The following old reports up to the date the last Government Inspection may be destroyed or torn and if possible afterwards sold as "waste paper" and credited to the 17th Clause. Reports of Apprehensions, Reports for Summonses, Reports of Robberies, Reports of Sudden Death and Reports of Inquests, except such cases as were not disposed of at that date.
Sergeant R. S. McDonald, Altrincham Division, is severely reprimanded and reduced to 30/4d per week for being in the Tap Room of the Stamford Arms Inn, Bowden at 10.45pm on the 4th instant and remaining there an unreasonable time.
2nd Class Sergeant Martyn, of the same Division is reprimanded and transferred at his own expense to High Leigh, for accepting drink in the Griffin Inn, Bowden at about 10.55pm on the 14th instant.
PC W. Drysdale is transferred from High Leigh to Bowden.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th August 1883
Pedlars Certificate
Superintendents will report to the Chief Constable what steps they have taken to ascertain the character of applicants for above before issuing same.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th August 1883
PC H. Wilson, Wirral Division, is fined 10/- and reduced to 24/6d per week for being drunk at Birkenhead at 6.30pm 16th August 1883.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st August 1883
Sergeant Major Shore is permitted to resign his appointment as Sergeant Major and Drill Instructor to the Force and revert to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Shore is transferred from Head Quarters to Seacombe, at his own expense, in place of Sergeant Gosling who will be stationed at the Police Station, New Brighton.
Sergeant Clarke will be transferred from Wirral to Reserve Division to be stationed at Bishopsfields.
These transfers will take place from the 1st September 1883.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th September 1883
PC H. Bailey, Wirral Division, is fined 5/- and transferred to Runcorn Division on the 15th instant, at his own expense, for being in a Beer Shop at Eastham with drink before him at 8.30pm on the 2nd instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th September 1883
Agricultural Society Show at Crewe 15th September 1883
A Sergeant and 4 Constables will attend the above meeting from Northwich Division for duty in the Show Yard at 8am on the above date.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th September 1883
General Order 107/1883 is hereby cancelled. The following transfers will take place on the 15th instant. PC Horatio Bailey, from Wirral Division to Bucklow Division, at his own expense, to be stationed at Knutsford, vice PC Harraden resigned.
PC J. Dowd from Nantwich to Northwich Division at his own expense, for being absent from duty points at 12.30am on the 5th instant, to be stationed at Witton, vice PC Green resigned.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th September 1883
The transfer of PC J. Dowd from Nantwich to Northwich Division as directed in General Order 108/1883 is hereby cancelled.
PC W. Lowe, Stockport Division is reduced to 24/6d per week and transferred at his own expense to Northwich Division to be stationed at Witton, for using improper language to his Sergeant, and being absent from duty from 9pm to 9.40pm on the 8th September 1883.
PC Rees Davies, Wirral Division, is fined 10/- for being drunk on duty at 12 midnight on the 11th instant and removed from Neston to New Brighton at his own expense.
PC J. Bryan is transferred from Seacombe to Neston.
PC T. Hall is transferred from Reserve to Stockport Division to be stationed at Newtown, vice Lowe transferred.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th September 1883
The under mentioned officers will receive increase of pay and Good Conduct Badges.
Division
Rank and Name
New Rate of Pay
Good Conduct Badges
Broxton
Superintendent J. Naylor
£143 per annum
Broxton
Sergeant E. Bradshaw
33/10d
Broxton
PC J. Allman
28/-
1
Bucklow
PC T. Hatton
28/-
1
Bucklow
PC G. Brown
24/6d
Bucklow
PC R. Buchanan
24/6d
Nantwich
PC J. R. Dunning
28/-
Cont....
Nantwich
PC R. Jackson
25/8d
Northwich
PC W. White
25/8d
Northwich
PC G. Hodgkinson
1
Wirral
PC H. Tudor
25/8d
Wirral
PC W. Wright
26/10d
1
Stockport
PC W. G. Wood
28/-
1
Runcorn
PC W. Wynne
1
Runcorn
PC G. Dentith
1
Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th October 1883
Neglect of Duty and Other Offences by Constables
As the Chief Constables has reason to believe that a practice exists of Superintendents dealing with reports against their men for breaches of duty and discipline, and imposing extra duty for same, it will be most distinctly understood that all such reports should be submitted to the Chief Constable, as he alone has authority to inflict punishment, and impose penalties on Constables under the Constabulary Act.
The transfers of PC's Davies and Bryan directed in General Order 109/1883 are hereby cancelled.
PC Charles Peers, Stockport Division, is fined 10/- and reduced to 26/10d per week, for being drunk in a Public House, in Uniform, at Cheadle on the 25th ultimo.
The following transfers will take place on the 12th instant
PC Rees Davies, from Wirral to Stockport Division to be stationed at Handforth.
PC Charles Peers from Stockport to Wirral Division to be stationed at Great Neston.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th October 1883
The following Constables will receive increase of pay on the under mentioned dates
Division
Name
New Weekly Rate
Good Conduct Badges
Nantwich
PC T. Galley
24/6d
Northwich
PC H. Doyle
24/6d
Wirral
PC T. Jones
26/10d
1
Wirral
PC W. Booth
25/8d
1
Wirral
PC J. Edwards
24/6d
Hyde
PC B. Bennett
28/-
1
Hyde
PC W. Wood
24/6d
Macclesfield
PC S. J. Ford
26/10d
1
PC Joseph Wright, Nantwich Division, is reduced to 25/8d per week and deprived of two Good Conduct Badges for disobedience of Orders.
The following transfers will take place as under mentioned on the 13th instant, PC Evan Edwards from Reserve to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Worleston, vice PC Dowd resigned. On the 20th instant PC Dentith from Runcorn to Reserve Division, PC Bottoms from Northwich to Runcorn Division, vice Dentith, PC Lee from Reserve to Northwich Division re Bottoms.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th October 1883
PC Reilly, Nantwich Division is discharged from the Force on the 19th instant, for drunkenness and neglect of duty on the 10th instant.
That part of General Order 113/1883 relating to the increase of pay to PC Edwards is cancelled.
PC Stubbs will be transferred from Crewe to Neston on the 19th instant.
Sale of Medals Resembling Current Coins
A copy of the Act 46 and 47, Chapter 45 relating to the above is sent for the guidance of Superintendents who will draw attention of all Manufacturers or Traders in such Articles in their Divisions, to the provisions of the Act.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th October 1883
Reports of Robberies and other Offences
The Chief Constable having noticed in the Newspapers, received information of the above through other sources than the Police, reminds Superintendents that it is their duty to make him thoroughly acquainted without delay, with the details of such matters which occur in their Divisions.
Samples of Milk
Inspectors of Weights and Measures when asked to do so by the Analyst will endeavour to obtain samples of milk direct from farms in order that they may be compared with the ordinary supply sold to the public from such farms.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd October 1883
PC Thomas Roscoe, Northwich Division is promoted to 25/8d per week for Commendable determination in a difficult case on the 15th instant.
PC H. Lloyd of Nantwich Division is reduced to 24/6d per week and fined 5/- for being under the influence of drink in a Public House at Crewe on the 17th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th October 1883
Salvation Army
Superintendents will report to the Chief Constable whether they have received any complaint and if so, when, from the inhabitants from the Towns or other places in their Divisions of the annoyance caused by the above named body on Sundays or other days.
Vagrants and Tramps
Superintendents will see that the instructions given in General Order 7/1883 are carried out in their respective Divisions in reference to the above.
As a private letter has recently been received from a member of the Force directed to the Chief Clerk, containing charges against another member, it will be understood that such communications (which should only be made under grave and well founded circumstances) should be sent direct to the Chief Constable in order that he may if he thinks necessary, enquire into matters complained of.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st October 1883
The following transfers will take place on the 10th proximo, 2nd Class Sergeant G. Woolley, from Bucklow to Northwich Division to be stationed at Lache Dennis. 2nd Class Sergeant F. Shaw from Northwich to Bucklow Division to be stationed at Altrincham. PC T. Arthern from Altrincham to High Leigh. 2nd Class Sergeant W. Martyn from High Leigh to Sale.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st October 1883
The Chief Constable has sanctioned the following appointments within the Improvement District of Runcorn
Inspector J. Hollingworth, Sergeant McMichael, Sergeant Whalley and 2nd Class Sergeant E. Lowndes will be Inspectors under the "Explosives Act" Inspector J. Hollingworth and Sergeant McMichael will be Assistant Inspectors of Lodging Houses.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd November 1883
The following transfers will take place on the 10th instant. PC G. Ennion from Crewe to Worleston, PC E. Edwards from Worleston to Crewe, PC H. Lloyd from Nantwich to Northwich Division, PC R. Lee from Northwich to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe. PC Lloyd will pay his, and PC Lee's expenses incurred in the transfer.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th November 1883
The following transfers will take place on the dates given below, PC Barnsley from Wirral to Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Kelsall on the 17th instant.
PC Bates from Eddisbury to Wirral Division to be stationed at New Brighton on the 17th instant.
PC Sullivan from Reserve to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn, vice PC Washington resigned.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th November 1883
The following promotions will take place
Division
Rank and Name
New Rate
Good Conduct Badges
Superintendent Leighton
To £150 per annum
Inspector Davies
To £105 per annum
Inspector Large
To £105 per annum
Inspector Walker
To £105 per annum
Bucklow
Sergeant J. L. Harrington
33/10d
Nantwich
PC T. Mayers
24/6d
Nantwich
PC J.A. Roberts
25/8d
Nantwich
PC W. H. Mason
25/8d
Northwich
2nd Class Sergeant A. McCallum
28/-
Wirral
PC F. Lomas
24/6d
Wirral
PC J. Richardson
24/6d
Hyde
PC J. Griffiths
26/10d
1
Reserve
PC C. Green
25/8d
Reserve
PC T. Wilson
25/8d
Stockport
PC S. Burgess
26/10d
1
Runcorn
PC R. H. Noden
26/10d
1
Runcorn
PC J. H. Richardson
24/6d
Runcorn
PC J. Robinson
24/6d
The Chief Constable has sanctioned the following appointments under the Northwich Local Board, Sergeant M. Batty and Sergeant J. Handforth to be Assistant Inspectors of Common Lodging Houses.
The transfers of PC's Bates and Barnsley directed in Divisional Order of the 5th instant are hereby cancelled.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th November 1883
Extradition of Criminals
Superintendents will see that the instructions given in the Circular from the Secretary of State dated 20th June 1881, (copy of which was sent to them on the 29th October 1881) and the 6th November 1883 (copy herewith sent) are attended to in reference to above.
A Constable of this Force having stated at the hearing of a case in an adjoining Borough that he did not consider it his duty to take notice of offences occurring outside his District, the Chief Constable reminds the Cheshire Constabulary that although their duty is confined to the County, except when specially employed elsewhere, that he expects they will report any serious offences that may be brought to their notice when off duty, in other jurisdictions to the nearest Police Station, or officer, in order that he may deal with it as he may think fit.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th November 1883
Clothing
The following alteration and addition will be made on Form D19 dated 1st December 1881. In Number 4 a red line will be drawn through the words "Cap Covers" and "in wet inclement weather". Number 6 is hereby cancelled. Number 24 Cap Covers and Capes in wet and inclement weather during the year.
Rugs for Cells
The Chief Constable having observed when visiting some of the Police Stations that the Rugs for Prisoners were not in good order and directs that Superintendents will personally inspect same at all their Stations, and report to him as to their condition, they will also send in a Requisition for any Rugs that may be required to provide two for each cell.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th November 1883
General Civility
The attention of the Chief Constable having lately drawn to a few instances of want of civility on the part of some Constables of the Force their attention is drawn to page 21 of the "Book of Instructions" and Number 13 Memorandum dated 9th December 1881, which the Chief Constable expects they will invariably attend to in their demeanour toward the public generally.
PC J. Peers, Nantwich Division, is fined 5/- and reduced to 26/10d per week for being under the influence of drink on duty at Crewe at 1.50am on the 11th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd November 1883
Measurement for New Clothing
Divisions will parade as follows to be measured for New Clothing and Capes.
Date and Times
Division
At Location
26th November 10am
Reserve
Chester
26th November 1pm
Eddisbury
Oakmere
27th November 10.45am
Wirral
Birkenhead
27th November 3.30pm
Broxton
Broxton
28th November 9.15am
Runcorn
Runcorn
28th November 1.30pm
Altrincham
Altrincham
28th November 5pm
Northwich
Northwich
29th November 8.45am
Nantwich
Crewe
29th November 11.45am
Macclesfield
Macclesfield
29th November 1pm
Stockport
Stockport
29th November 3.30pm
Hyde
Hyde
Superintendents will have ready made out on the arrival of the Measurer a list of their men (on Form to be sent to them) care being taken to enter the proper height of each man.
Sergeant Major A. Atkin, Reserve Division is promoted to the rank of Sub Inspector.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 29th November 1883
Consequent on an increase in the number of men in the Force, the following promotions will take place on the 1st proximo.
2nd Class Sergeant G. Marshall, Eddisbury Division to be Sergeant at 30/4d per week to be stationed at Norley.
2nd Class Sergeant E. C. Hicks, Stockport Division, to be Sergeant at 30/4d per week to be stationed at Romiley.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th December 1883
Pedlars Certificates
As it appears that some Superintendents have granted the above without ascertaining whether the applicant was of good character or otherwise, the Chief Constable directs that in future no Certificates are to be granted without the provisions of the 5th Section of "The Pedlars Act 1871! Are strictly complied with, particular care being taken that the applicant is a person of good character and has resided in the District at least one month previously.
Correspondence
As a great want of uniformity exists in reference to the above the instructions given in paragraph 8, Numbers 1,2,3 and 4 of General Orders of the 24th July 1878, will be observed, the words "Chief Constable" in Number 1 being substituted for "Commanding Officer" and the Chief Constable further directs that all reports of occurrences and answers to enquiries from Head Quarters be addressed to him as follows "The Chief Constable, County Constabulary, Chester"
Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th December 1883
The following transfers will take place on the 8th instant.
PC W. Gerrard from Reserve to Macclesfield Division to be stationed at Warford.
PC Elsley from Reserve to Northwich Division to be stationed at Northwich.
PC Alexander Macclesfield Division from Chelford to Chorley.
PC Catherall Macclesfield Division from Chorley to Chelford.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th December 1883
The following men will receive increase in pay.
Division
Rank and Name
New Weekly Rate
Good Conduct Badges
Bucklow
Sergeant S. G. Cooper
32/8d
Bucklow
PC T. Egerton
26/10d
Bucklow
PC T. Parry
26/10d
Bucklow
PC J. Robinson
24/6d
Nantwich
PC R. J. Simcock
25/8d
Northwich
PC E. Blackham
25/8d
Northwich
PC G. Lewsley
26/10d
1
Hyde
PC J. Ashford
1
Hyde
PC T. Smith
28/-
1
Macclesfield
PC W. Cartledge
25/8d
PC Isaac Pickford is deprived of his Merit Badge and Pay for receiving drink in a Beer House at Crewe when on duty at 8.45pm on the 16th November 1883.
The Right Honourable The Secretary of State having sanctioned an increase of 3 Sergeants and 13 Constables to the Force, the following will be the Establishment of each Division from this date (exclusive of additional Constables)
Division and Number
CC
Supt
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Headquarters and Reserve
1
1
1
2
9
14
1. Broxton
1
3
10
14
2. Altrincham
1
1
6
36
44
3. Eddisbury
1
5
19
25
4. Nantwich
1
1
5
35
42
5. Northwich
1
1
6
33
41
6. Wirral
1
2
6
43
52
7. Hyde
1
1
7
36
45
8. Macclesfield
1
1
2
17
21
9. Stockport
1
5
17
23
10. Runcorn
1
1
4
22
28
11. Totals
1
11
9
51
277
349
N.B. The established strength of Wirral Division between the 1st of April and the 30th September in each year will be increased by two Constables for duty in the New Brighton District.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th December 1883
The following transfers will take place on the 14th instant, PC W. Otley from Reserve Division to Hyde Division as one extra PC for Hyde. PC H. G. Harraden from Reserve Division to Eddisbury Division as extra PC for Helsby.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th December 1883
The following transfers will take place on the 21st instant.
PC Oakes, Stockport Division from Bramhall to Hazel Grove. PC T. Cowap Stockport Division from Hazel Grove to Bramhall.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th December 1883
Poaching
The Chief Constable having observed in a recent poaching affray in the County the Police were present in the company of Gamekeepers on Private Lands, wishes it to be most distinctly understood that the printed instructions dated 12th October 1881, given under this head, must be strictly observed, and that should any Constables in future be injured, when acting in contravention of same, that they will subject themselves to deductions for sickness when off duty from such injuries, and have to pay for their own Medial attendance.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th December 1883
General Order Number 141 re Police Gazette (See end of Bok, 15th December 1883).
Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th December 1883
The following transfers will take place, PC Woodrow from Higher Bebington to Liscard, PC Dutton from Brimstage to Higher Bebington, PC Edwards from Lower Bebington to Brimstage and PC Lomas from Liscard to Lower Bebington.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd December 1883
Correspondence, Reports etc.
Superintendents will see that all letters, sent to Head Quarters, are written and directed in the usual official manner, a third of a sheet being left as a margin, and that all documents enclosed therewith relating to same subject are placed in regular order according to date and fastened to the letter or report at the upper left hand corner, with a clip or fastener.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th December 1883
PC J. Harrison to be Sergeant in Hyde Division at 30/4d per week exclusive of Merit Badge, from the 26th instant.
PC P. Reilly, Wirral Division is reduced to 25/8d per week, deprived of 1 Good Conduct Badge, and transferred to Northwich Division, at his own expense, for being absent from his District without leave, and falsely stating to his Sergeant that he had obtained leave of absence.
PC's A. Brand and W. Garner are both reduced to 23/11d per week and the latter fined 10/- for being in the "Railway Inn" Crewe at 12 midnight on the 17th instant (if transferred to another Division, it will at their own expense).
Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th December 1883
The following transfers will take place on the 4th proximo, PC West from Backford to Eastham, PC Ridgway from Liscard to Backford and PC Morton from Nantwich to Wirral Division to be stationed at Liscard.
PC Joseph Morton, Nantwich Division is fined 7/6d and reduced to 24/6d per week, and removed to Wirral Division at his own expense, to be stationed at Wallasey, for drinking in a Public House at Crewe at 2pm when on duty on the 25th instant.
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