Force Orders 1884
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CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY
GENERAL ORDERS
CJP4 VOLUME 4
2nd January1884 ~ 31st December1884
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Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd January 1884
Cheap Trains Act 1883, Railway Warrants
Form F29 to be used for above will be issued in Books to Divisions (at present the blank Forms of same will be used) and the instructions at the foot of each Division of the Form strictly carried out, ten Warrants at a time will be issued to each officer and man, except those stationed at the Head Quarters of Divisions, who will receive them as required, the second Division of the Form will be returned to Superintendents, after the third has been used, to file with the first counterfoil. The Warrants will be numbered consecutively in each Division from Number 1 to Number? In each year from January to December. Constables must always have the Warrants in their possession, to use on an emergency, as no claim above the three fourths of the ordinary fare, will be allowed as a charge against the public. Superintendents will be held responsible that no amounts beyond such rates are entered in their accounts.
If any Railway Company decline to issue Tickets at the reduced rates on production of the Warrant, information of same will at once be sent to the Chief Constable.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd January 1884
Sergeant Richard Stanley, Altrincham Division, having been recommended by the Chief Constable for Superannuation will be discharged from the Force on a pension of £50 per annum from the 11th instant.
PC Bennett, Hyde Division, is fined 5/- and reduced to 25/8d per week for being under the influence of drink when on duty at Dukinfield on the 27th ultimo.
The following men will be transferred from Head Quarters to Divisions on the 4th instant as extra Constables,
PC Foden to Eddisbury Division to be stationed at Tarporley.
PC Baxter to Hyde Division to be stationed at Hyde.
PC Bramhall to Hyde Division to be stationed at Dukinfield.
PC Bason to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn.
PC Hunt to Eddisbury Division to be stationed at Over, (Winsford)
PC Carrington from Northwich to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Comberbach.
The following Officers will receive increase of pay,
Division
Rank and Name
New Rate
Good Conduct Badges
Inspector J. Hollingworth
£105 per annum
Bucklow
PC E. Moors
26/10d
1
Bucklow
PC T. Dutton
26/10d
1
Cont.....
Bucklow
PC C. Antrobus
25/8d
Bucklow
PC J. Millington
24/6d
Eddisbury
PC E. Dunning
25/8d
Eddisbury
PC L. Bates
26/10d
Nantwich
PC T. Brierley
25/8d
Nantwich
PC G. Astleford
24/6d
Northwich
Sergeant M. Batty
33/10d
Wirral
PC S. R. Leslie
24/6d
Wirral
PC J. Beeley
26/10d
1
Wirral
PC F. Haddock
26/10d
Wirral
PC G. West
28/-
Hyde
PC W. Thomas
26/10d
1
Hyde
PC T. Watkinson
24/6d
Wirral
PC G. Young
26/10d
1
Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th January 1884
The following transfers will take place in Northwich Division, PC J.T. Lee, from Cranage to Northwich and PC W. Massey from Cranage to Northwich.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th January 1884
PC William Booth is transferred from Wirral to Stockport Division to be stationed at Offerton on the 18th instant, as the extra Constable.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th January 1884
Cheap Trains
Superintendents will keep an account of all cases of Constables not being allowed to travel at the reduced fares, with date, Station where the ticket was applied for, destination of the Constable, and amount of excess fare paid and forward same monthly to this office, in order that a claim may be made against the Company for the excess fare charged beyond the 3/4 ths, authorised by the Act.
2nd Class Sergeant J. Bowyer, Broxton Division is promoted Sergeant at 30/4d per week from this date, vice Sergeant Stanley Superannuated.
PC A. Brand, Nantwich Division is fined 20/- and transferred at his own expense to Bucklow Division for being under the influence of drink when on duty on the 7th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th January 1884
Transfers
Sergeant J. Bowyer from Broxton to Bucklow Division to be stationed at Altrincham.
PC W. H. Lawrence from Reserve to Wirral Division to be stationed at Liscard.
2nd Class Sergeant F. Shaw from Bucklow to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Thomas resigned.
PC A. Brand from Nantwich Division to Bucklow Division to be stationed at Altrincham, vice Shaw transferred.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th January 1884
Knutsford Adjourned Sessions 11th February 1884
No Prisoners will be tried at the above Sessions, but Superintendents will send to the Chief Constable a list of all persons committed for trial between the 5th and 9th proximo to reach this office punctually on that date stating therein whether there is any objection, and if so, to any of the Prisoners being released on bail, until the Easter Session.
Fire Reports
Division Form M22/a will be numbered consecutively in each Division from1st January to 31st December in each year.
Subsistence of Prisoners going to Jail
In future the Bread and Cheese or other provisions for prisoner's subsistence for the day they are taken in to Jail will be provided by the Lock Up Keeper and be given with the prisoner to the Constable conveying him to prison.
Prisoners Escaping from Constables
Several cases of prisoners escaping from Custody having recently occurred, the Chief Constable cautions all members of the Force to be most careful in this matter and always to be on the alert when in charge of same, as he will in future if any negligence is proved against the Constable, take serious notice of such laxity in the performance of their duty.
Address of Letters to the Chief Constable
All Letters, Telegrams and Communications sent to the Chief Constables Office must be directed, County Police Office, Chester, not as some have recently been addressed Chief Constables Office, Chester or Chief Constable, Chester.
Night Duty in Rural Districts
From the 1st proximo and until further orders, Superintendents will arrange their duty Scales so as to permit each Sergeant and Constable to be off night duty once in every 14 days care being taken that the adjoining Constables beats are so extended that the district of the man off duty is efficiently watched during his absence. This Order will not effect in any way General Order of the 17th April 1880.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th January 1884
Income Tax (Property) Schedule 'D'
The House of Lords (November 13th, 14th 15th and December 5th) having affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeal which affirmed one of the Queen's Bench Division, in the case of Coomber-v-The Justices of Berks, referred to in General Order Number 9/83, Superintendent's will not in future pay the above named Tax on the County Police Stations and Court Rooms.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th January 1884
PC T. Roberts is transferred from Reserve to Eddisbury Division, on the 18th instant to be stationed at Sandiway as extra Constable.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th January 1884
PC Job Ennion is transferred from Wirral to Broxton Division from the 19th ultimo as an additional Constable.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th January 1884
County Coroners Districts
Superintendents will keep posted up on a card in their office the printed list of above herewith sent, and see that each Constable in their Division has a list in his duty book of the township in his beat belonging to the respective Coroners, in order that he may know which to give notice to when sudden deaths occur.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th January 1884
The following transfers will take place on the under mentioned dates
22nd instant PC J. Heesom, from Reserve to Wirral Division, vice Ennion transferred to Broxton Division.
25th instant PC C. H. Gerrard from Reserve to Hyde Division as extra PC at Hyde.
25th instant PC J. Molyneaux from Reserve to Nantwich Division, vice PC Morton transferred to Wirral Division.
25th instant PC F. Tomlinson, from Reserve to Nantwich Division, vice PC Peers resigned.
8th proximo PC T. Crowder from No Mans Heath to Broxton Station, vice Sergeant Bowyer transferred.
8th proximo PC W. Stubbs from Nantwich to Hyde Division, vice Crowder transferred.
4th proximo PC T. Mayers from Crewe to Weston, vice Stubbs transferred.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th February 1884
Assizes and Sessions
In future all Officers and Constables attending the above at Chester will parade at the Chief Constables office at least half an hour before the opening of the Court.
PC John Richardson, Wirral Division is fined 7/6d for being absent from his beat on night duty on the 27th ultimo, reduced to 23/1d per week, and further fined 10/- and transferred at his own expense to Hyde Division to be stationed at Dukinfield as extra Constable, vice Harrison promoted, for being drunk when parading off duty at 1am on the 2nd instant.
PC P. Reilly Northwich Division, is deprived of one Good Conduct Badge and fined 15/- for being drunk on duty on the 30th ultimo, and absent from duty from 10pm to 4am on the following day.
PCs Caesar and Venables are transferred from Reserve to Wirral Division as additional Constables at the expense of the Committee of the late Reformatory Ship "Clarence".
The following transfers will take place on the 8th instant, PC Thomas Knight from Reserve to Northwich Division to be stationed at Northwich, vice PC Carrington.
PC Charles Dean from Reserve to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice PC Lea.
PC Peter Lowe from Reserve to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice PC Mayers.
The under mentioned Constables will receive increase of pay
Division
Officer
New Rate
Good Conduct Badge
Date From
Eddisbury
PC C. Eaton
28/-
1
9th inst
Nantwich
PC J. Taylor
28/-
1
16th inst
Nantwich
PC E. Edwards
24/6d
16th inst
Northwich
PC W. Wood
28/-
23rd inst
Wirral
PC J. Dutton
26/10d
1
9th inst
Wirral
PC H. Wilson
25/8d
16th inst
Wirral
PC J. Ridgway
26/10d
23rd inst
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Hyde
PC M. Boaler
25/8d
9th inst
Hyde
PC J. E. Daine
25/8d
9th inst
Hyde
PC J. Ratcliffe
28/-
1
9th inst
Macclesfield
PC A. Moss
28/-
1
23rd inst
Macclesfield
PC W. Gerrard
24/6d
9th inst
Stockport
PC W. Baddiley
28/-
1
9th inst
Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th February 1884
PC T. Crowder, Broxton Division, is appointed assistant Inspector of Weights and Measures.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th February 1884
Dog Licenses
Superintendents will give instructions to their men to proceed against persons keeping Dogs without Licenses as directed in General Order 20/1882.
Weights and Measures Act 1878
Inspectors will report whether they have verified and stamped all Vessels made of Glass, Earthenware, which are marked with a denomination of any Imperial Measure used for trade in their Districts, and if so, in what manner, and with what instrument or stamp.
In General Order 142/1883, the words "the left hand margin" will be substituted for a "third of the sheet being left as a margin".
New Clothing
The Instructions in Memorandum to Superintendents dated 22nd February, 12th March and 5th April 1883, will be carried out in reference to above and when all the Articles are received a report will be sent to the Chief Constable to that effect, together with a Return on the Form given in General Order 31/1883. No Clothing or Caps will be issued to the men until so ordered by the Chief Constable.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th February 1884
PC J. Ennion is transferred from Broxton to Wirral Division, from the 23rd instant to be stationed at New Brighton, vice PC Richardson transferred.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd February 1884
Prosecution in Capital Cases
The enclosed copy of a letter from the Director of Public Prosecutions is forwarded for the information of Superintendents who will at once when persons are in custody charged with Capital Cases inform the Chief Constable of the fact in order that he may communicate forthwith with the Director.
Vagrancy
Superintendents will give instructions to their men to use every possible means to suppress Vagrancy in the County, which appears to be on the increase, a sharp look should be kept at night, especially in Rural Districts, in outbuildings and other places.
Repairs at Magistrates Rooms and Police Stations
In future the name of the Station and whether for Magistrates Rooms or Police Stations will be entered on all Estimates, Requisitions Vouchers and in the Contingent Account for all repairs or articles supplied at the above named places, and a separate Voucher will be required for the work done at each Station.
Water Closets in Cells
All officers in charge of Police Stations will be most careful in seeing that all Closets are properly flushed out with water as soon as a prisoner is removed from a Cell, and that all the utensils used therein are at once thoroughly cleaned.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th February 1884
PC Joseph Millington will be transferred at his own expense on the 1st proximo from Eddisbury to Northwich Division to be stationed at Northwich as extra Constable there.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 29th February 1884
The following Constables will receive increase of pay from the under mentioned dates
Division
Name
Weekly Rate
Good Conduct Badge
Date From
Broxton
PC W. Maddocks
28/-
1
1st March
Nantwich
PC John Potts
25/8d
15th March
Continued
Nantwich
PC W.H. Mason
26/10d
22nd March
Northwich
PC J. McHale
26/10d
1
22nd March
Wirral
PC J. Edwards
24/6d
22nd March
Wirral
PC W. Gill
24/6d
15th March
Hyde
PC J. Wilson
26/10d
1
26th March
Hyde
PC J. Johnson
28/-
1
1st March
Numerals
The Numerals of Constables having the under mentioned numbers will be changed as follows
Division
Name
Present Number
Future Number
Eddisbury
PC Hunt
330
163
Nantwich
PC Mullineaux
332
164
Nantwich
PC Tomlinson
334
213
Nantwich
PC Dean
336
160
Northwich
PC Knight
335
244
Wirral
PC Heesom
327
316
Macclesfield
PC Gerrard
329
44
Runcorn
PC Wallace
328
320
Reserve
PC Pleavin
331
217
Reserve
PC Povey
338
143
Reserve
PC Clutton
339
72
Reserve
PC Moulson
337
40
Reserve
PC Bethell
123
123
Northwich
PC Drury
160
A327 Additional Constable
Northwich
PC Frost
143
A328 Additional Constable
Runcorn
PC Thompson
72
A329 Additional Constable
Wirral
PC Caesar
40
A330 Additional Constable
Wirral
PC Venables
123
A331 Additional Constable
Clothing
All the new clothing and caps will at once be fitted on (but not in any way altered or issued) and a Return on the Form given in General Order 21/1883 is sent without delay to this office.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd March 1884
Single Constables Occupying Quarters in Police Stations
In future the following Regulations will be observed in reference to the above
1. The Bedstead Mattress, Bolster, Pillows, Blankets and Furniture will be found by the County.
2. 1/1d per week will be charged as rent and be credited in the Pay Sheets.
3. 2/6d per week for each Constable may be charged by the Lock-Up Keeper for finding Sheets, Pillow Cases, Towels, all Washing, Cooking and attendance, or 13/- per week if board is provided.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th March 1884
The following transfers will take place at once (to receive pay in their respective Divisions to 7th instant inclusive)
PC Moulson from Reserve Division to Wirral Division as one of the additional Constables at the "Clarence Reformatory" New Ferry.
PC Caesar from Wirral to Broxton Division as an additional Constable at Eaton Park.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th March 1884
Cottages Taken by Superintendents for Constables
Superintendents will be careful in observing when visiting the above that the houses are kept clean and in tenantable repair, and that when a Constable is having a Cottage from any cause that an estimate is obtained to put it into proper order, if required, at the cost of the outgoing officer.
The following transfers will take place.
PC Pleavin from Reserve to Nantwich Division on the 1st instant, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Roberts resigned.
PC Clutton from Reserve to Nantwich Division on the 1st instant, to be stationed at Crewe, vice PC Brand transferred to Bucklow Division.
PC Bennett from Reserve to Runcorn Division on the 8th instant to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Robinson resigned.
PC Povey from Reserve to Eddisbury Division on the 20th instant to be stationed at Frodsham, vice PC Millington transferred to Northwich Division.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th March 1884
Vagrancy
Superintendents will send in
1. The name of the Place and Township in which the Union Workhouse is situated in their respective Divisions, together with any sub-district, house or place where tramps are lodged or Tickets given for admission to casual wards.
2. The name of any Township in their Divisions which may be in included in the Unions of adjoining Counties.
3. Whether there are any places in their Divisions used as Common Lodging Houses without the sanction or Licence of the proper authorities.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th March 1884
New Clothing
Superintendents will forward to the Contractors on receipt of this Order, the articles shown in the enclosed list (reported on by them as directed in General Order 33/1884) for alteration or exchange, and at once have the other articles altered by local tradesmen, reporting to the Chief Constables when they are completed, the bills for same being sent herewith, care will be taken not to incur unnecessary expense in carrying out the alterations.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th March 1884
Police Cases to be heard at Petty Sessions
Superintendents will post punctually every Friday Divisional Form M/27 as directed in the foot note thereon, it will however be understood that this does not in any way supersede Form M26, (unless such information has been afforded in Form M27) which should reach the Chief Constable in time to allow him to make arrangements to attend the hearing if he thinks it necessary.
In several instances recently this has not been done the information only arriving on the morning the case was to be heard.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th March 1884
Night Duty in Rural Districts
Referring to General Order Number 15/1884 Constables will perform not less than six hours duty on the days when they are exempted from night duty. They will invariably patrol the village in which they are stationed before retiring to rest, see that everything is quiet and no suspicious persons about.
Constables should turn out early for an hour's duty, or so, before breakfast on the morning of those nights that they have not been called upon to do night duty.
Good Conduct Badges
In future Superintendents will enter in Column "Class" the number of Good Conduct Badges in possession of Constables when sending in Misconduct Reports on Form D22.
PC Evan Jones Stockport Division is awarded the Merit Badge and Pay of 2d per diem from the 15th instant for General Good Conduct and efficiency.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th March 1884
PC J. Woodrow, Wirral Division, is reduced to 25/8d per week, fined 10/- and deprived of one good conduct badge, for making improper overtures to a married woman and improperly striking a prisoner in his custody on the 29th ultimo and 3rd instant. (See also GO43/1884)
PC Thomas Jones, Wirral Division is fined 15/- and deprived of one Good Conduct Badge for being drunk on duty at Little Brighton on the 13th instant.
PC J. Woodrow, Wirral Division, the following words will be substituted in General Order 42/1884, "Drinking with a Married woman in a Public House on the 29th ultimo" instead of "for making improper overtures to a married woman"
Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th March 1884
Two additional Constables appointed for temporary duty at the Reformatory Ship "Clarence" Refuge, New Ferry will be discontinued on the 25th instant, and be taken on the strength of Wirral Division as the two extra men for New Brighton during the Summer months.
PC West will be the additional Constable for Eastham Ferry from the 5th proximo to the 14th of September, and PC John Weaver from Reserve will take up duties of PC West during that period.
PC William Cartledge, Macclesfield Division is promoted to 28/- per week from the 22nd instant, and awarded the 5/- extra Special Duty Allowance for the capture of a man (charged with embezzlement) at Sutton, Macclesfield, on the 13th instant, in the performance of which duty he displayed great courage and determination.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th March 1884
Confidential Reports
The Confidential Journal in its present form sent in monthly will be discontinued. The following Reports and Returns will in future be forwarded to this office
1. Superintendents Monthly Journal (New Form) on the 3rd of each month.
2. Superintendents Visits to Out Stations and County Cottages Form D23 (altered as per enclosed, on the 3rd of each month.
3. Return of Shops Visited Form W&M7, on the 3rd day of each month.
4. Weights and Measure Notice W&M3, Copy of same whenever issued.
5. Return of Poachers and Suspected persons met at night, on the 25th March, 24th June, 29th September and 25th December.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th March 1884
Vagrancy
As a system for the relief of all destitute way-farers will come into operation throughout the Counties North Wales and Salop on the 25th instant, Superintendents will direct their men to watch narrowly, and carefully observe, whether there is any increase or decrease of Vagrants in their Divisions after that date, reporting to the Chief Constable on the 31st May next on the subject.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th March 1884
Cheap Trains Act 1883
As no deduction is allowed by Railway Companies for Return Tickets under the above Act, Superintendents will instruct their men always to apply for a single ticket when presenting the Warrant to the Booking Clerks.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st March 1884
PC Charles Peers is transferred from Wirral to Hyde Division on the 5th instant to be stationed at Gee Cross, vice PC Otley discharged.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st April 1884
Constables exchanging their Lodgings
Superintendents are referred to General Order 15/1883 relating to the above, and it will be understood that Constables are not permitted to change their lodgings without the consent of the Superintendent which will be reported by the latter to the Chief Constable.
2nd Class Sergeant F. Shaw, Nantwich Division, for Misconduct after the 14th ultimo for being absent from his District will revert to the rank of Constable, and be transferred at his own expense on the 12th instant to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Styal, vice PC Brereton, Superannuated, to be discharged on the 12th instant. (see GO No 60/1884)
Detail of men for duty in Wirral Division on Good Friday and Easter Monday (11th and 14th April 1884)
Place
Division
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Good Friday New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am
Altrincham
Nantwich
Hyde
Stockport
Runcorn
Totals
1
1
1
1
1
5
6
7
6
3
3
25
7
8
7
4
4
30
Eastham Ferry at 11am
Broxton
Eddisbury
Totals
1
1
2
3
3
3
4
4
8
Easter Monday New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am
Nantwich
Northwich
Stockport
Runcorn
Totals
2
1
1
1
5
8
7
3
7
25
10
8
4
8
30
Eastham Ferry at 11am
Nantwich
Reserve
Totals
1
1
2
3
3
6
4
4
8
New Ferry at 12 noon
Broxton
Totals
1
1
3
3
4
4
The following transfers will take place on the under mentioned dates
PC Bethell from Reserve to Bucklow Division to be stationed at Broadheath, vice PC Sykes resigned from the 5th instant.
PC Hough from Reserve to Runcorn Division, to be stationed at Runcorn, vice PC Richardson resigned from the 12th instant. (Cancelled)
PC Sandbach from Reserve to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice PC Garner resigned from the 12th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th April 1884
One Sergeant and three Constables from Eddisbury Division will attend at Eastham Ferry at 11am on Easter Monday the 14th instant, instead of those from Reserve Division, detailed in General Order 50/1884.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th April 1884
The following Sergeants and Constables will receive increase of pay on the under mentioned dates
Division
Rank and Name
New Rate
Good Conduct Badge
Date From
Broxton
PC M. Bell
26/10d
12th inst
Bucklow
Sergeant R.S. McDonald
31/6d
5th inst
Bucklow
PC W. Bailey
26/10d
1
5th inst
Bucklow
PC J. Robinson
25/8d
5th inst
Bucklow
PC T. Wainwright
25/8d
19th inst
Nantwich
PC G. Ennion
26/10d
1
26th inst
Macclesfield
PC E. Clays
25/8d
26th inst
Macclesfield
PC G. Simblett
25/8d
5th inst
Stockport
PC J. Taylor
28/-
1
12th inst
Runcorn
PC T. Smith
25/8d
12th inst
Runcorn
PC J. H. Bottom
26/10d
1
26th inst
General Order 49/1884 re transfer of PC Shaw is hereby cancelled.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th April 1884
Tarporley Hunt Meeting
The following detail of police will attend the above Meeting at 9am, Wednesday 16th instant, 1883 issue of clothing, Helmets without Spikes, White Gloves, Leggings, and Capes for use if required.
Division
Supt
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Altrincham
2
7
9
Eddisbury
1
1
Nantwich
2
8
10
Wirral
2
10
12
Totals
1
6
25
32
A Sergeant and 3 Constables from Broxton Division and 1 Sergeant and 5 Constables from Northwich Division will be on the ground for 10am.
3 Constables from Eddisbury Division for duty in Tarporley and vicinity from 1pm.
Inspectors Downes, Large and Atherton, with Sergeants Shore and Vost and Constable Ennion from Wirral Division will attend in plain clothes and be on the course for 10am.
PC Bernard Bennett, Hyde Division, is dismissed from the Force from the 4th instant for being absent from duty at 3pm on the 3rd instant, and drunk at his lodgings when for duty.
The following transfers will take place on the following dates 12th instant, PC G. Rutter from Prestbury to Styal, vice PC Brereton. PC D. Wharam from Bucklow to Macclesfield Division to be stationed at Prestbury, vice PC Rutter transferred.
From the 19th instant, PC E. Christian from Bollington to Bosley as extra Constable for Macclesfield Division.
PC A. Hough from Reserve to Macclesfield Division to be stationed at Bollington, vice PC Christian transferred.
PC S. Clarke from Reserve to Macclesfield Division to be stationed at Chelford, vice PC Catherall resigned.
PC W. Hope from Reserve to Bucklow Division to be stationed at Altrincham, vice PC Wharam transferred.
PC T. Breeze from Reserve to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn, vice PC Richardson resigned.
PC F. T. Bogg from Reserve to Wirral Division to be stationed at Neston, vice PC Peers transferred.
The transfer of PC Hough from Reserve to Runcorn Division in General Order 51/1884 is cancelled.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th April 1884
Days Leave of Absence and Night Off Duty
It will be distinctly understood that Constables are on no account to expect to take advantage of the boon in General Orders of the 17th April 1880 and number 15/1884 (which are only intended for zealous Constables) if their services are wanted at such times, or to make the excuse that they were about to avail themselves of the privilege as a reason for neglecting any duty which they may have to perform, otherwise the Chief Constable will consider whether the indulgencies should be withdrawn from such men who may thus improperly try to evade their duties.
Hay Stacks Set on Fire
Attention is drawn to General Order 73/1883 in reference to Constables looking round farm premises, Hay and Straw Stacks, more especially those near to roads and highways used by Vagrants, at night for Tramps sleeping out, as the burning of Hay Stacks is too prevalent in the County, and Constables are expected to use every endeavour to check such offences and detect offenders.
The Chief Constable is surprised to find, with the exception of Wirral Division, the general absence of persons of any sort returned in Division Form S/4 as having been met at night.
The following Divisions will parade for the inspection of the Chief Constable at the under mentioned places and dates
Date and Time
Division
Place
15th April 3pm
Eddisbury
Oakmere
18th April 11.30am
Nantwich
Nantwich
21st April 12 noon
Altrincham
Altrincham
23rd April 1pm
Northwich
Middlewich
24th April 12 noon
Wirral
Birkenhead
The following Clothing 1884 issue will be worn, Cap, Tunic, Dress Trousers, Cape rolled with the usual appointments, Leggings not worn but ready for inspection.
A Return as per Form enclosed will be prepared and handed to the Chief Constable.
The above parades will be instead of the monthly drill already fixed for this month. In future drills will be held regularly from March to September each year.
The clothing for 1884 will all be properly marked and stamped.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th April 1884
PC F. Shaw, Nantwich Division is transferred at his own expense from Crewe to Hyde Division, to be stationed at Newton Wood, vice Bennett on the 26th instant.
The following words will be added to General Order 49/1884 relating to PC Shaw, after the 14th ultimo "for being absent from his district" .
Village Festivals, Club Meetings, Wakes.
Whenever it is found necessary to send two or more Constables to preserve order at the above and similar gatherings, Superintendents will see if practicable, that a Sergeant is there in charge.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd April 1884
Wirral Hunt Races at Neston on Saturday 26th April 1884
The following detail of Police will attend at Neston Police Station at 9.30am on the above date.
Division
Supt
Ins
Sgt
PC
Total
Eddisbury
1
4
5
Nantwich
2
8
10
Northwich
1
4
5
Wirral
1
1
1
7
10
Runcorn
1
5
6
Reserve
1
1
2
Totals
1
1
7
29
38
Clothing as directed to be worn at Tarporley Races (Leggings excepted) on the 16th instant.
Two Sergeants and Ten men from Wirral Division will also be detailed to preserve order on the course and neighbourhood.
Inspector J. Downes and 2nd Class Sergeant W. Leah, Reserve Division, 2nd Class Sergeants R. Campbell and J. Vost and PC Ennion, Wirral Division will attend in plain clothes. Attention is drawn to Memorandum to Superintendents dated 25th May 1882.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th April 1884
May Day at Knutsford
The following detail of Police will attend at Knutsford at 9.30am on the 1st instant
Division
Sgt
PC
Total
Remarks
Altrincham
1
6
7
Northwich
1
4
5
Stockport
1
4
5
Total
3
14
17
Superintendent Leighton will detail four intelligent men for plain clothes duty, the Constable stationed in Knutsford and three others in uniform will keep order in the town and its vicinity under Sergeant Gunn.
A Detective Officer from Manchester will also attend.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th April 1884
New Clothing
The Chief Constable will inspect the following Divisions on Wednesday the 30th instant, the instructions given in General Order 59/1884 will be carried out and all Divisional Sectional and Fee Books ready in Stockport Division. Hyde Division at Hyde at 11am and Stockport at 1.30pm.
New Police Station at Over
Sergeant Leather will take charge of the above station on the 1st proximo and the following officers will be quartered there.
Sergeant Leather to pay 10/10d per month, PC Roscoe to pay 4/4d per month and PC Dunning 4/4d per month.
Allowance for cleaning per month, Magistrates Rooms 6/-, Allowance for cleaning Police Station 6/- per month. One fourth of the cost of Coal and one third of Gas Consumed (exclusive of Magistrates Rooms) will be deducted from the Accounts charged for these articles.
The following transfers will take place on the 3rd proximo, PC I. Bryan from Wirral to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn, vice PC Noden transferred to Seacombe. PC R. Noden from Runcorn to Wirral Division to be stationed at Seacombe vice PC Bryan transferred to Runcorn.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th April 1884
Sergeants Duty Books
Sergeants will always enter in their Duty Books the Constables 'hours of duty' and when not visited it will also be so stated in Column 'Occurrences' and the number of the Constable entered in the next Column.
Capes
Capes when rolled will always be worn over the left shoulder (This Order will be entered on Form D/19 in the Duty Book).
Chief Constables Office, Chester 29th April 1884
Chester Races 1884
The following detail of Police will parade at this office as follows
Date and Division
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Tuesday 6th May at 11.30am
Nantwich
1
6
7
Wirral
2
9
11
Runcorn
1
1
5
7
Total
1
4
20
25
Wednesday 7th May 11am
Altrincham
1
4
5
Eddisbury
1
3
4
Nantwich
1
1
13
15
Northwich
2
13
15
Wirral
1
10
11
Total
1
6
43
50
Thursday 8th May 10.30am
Altrincham
1
2
13
16
Nantwich
1
6
7
Northwich
1
6
7
Total
1
4
25
30
Clothing of the 1883 issue will be worn, Helmets without Spikes, White Gloves, Capes for use if required.
A good meal will be provided at the same place and price as the last previous years, and be paid for as arranged on those occasions.
The 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 extra from Hyde Division will be stationed at Head Quarters arriving at 11am on the 6th May, during the three days races, for duty to protect property in the outskirts of the City.
Allowances in Aid of Rent
Superintendents will send in a Return on Divisional Form F/2 on or before the 2nd proximo, of all men in their Divisions in receipt of above, showing in Column "Lodges" whether they are Policemen or otherwise, the amount received from them for rent, together with a Certificate that the Cottages occupied, have not more accommodation that is required for each Constable and family and that no suitable residence can be procured at a lower rate.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd May 1884
Persons Wanted Under Commitments
In future Form DD/8 will contain the names of all persons wanted in each Division on the date the Return is made up, not merely those that have been proceeded against during the previous quarter.
Police Cases For Hearing
As Form M/27 is not received from some Divisions at this office as directed in the footnote thereon, Superintendents will see that the instructions therein are in future attended to.
In future all applications from Inspectors, Sergeants and Constables to Superintendents which require the sanction or approval of the Chief Constable will be written as follows
....................................Place
....................................Date
Sir,
I have the honour to request that you will forward to the Chief Constable this my application to be allowed to...........................................................
I am Sir, your obedient Servant
..............................Rank and Number.
To
The Superintendent
Division
Submitted and Recommended, (or otherwise)
..................................Supt......................Division.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th May 1884
Over May Festival, 10th May 1884
The following detail of Police will attend the above Festival at 11am on Saturday 10th instant
Division
Sgt
PC
Total
Remarks
Eddisbury
1
5
6
For duty under the Committee and on private grounds
Northwich
1
5
6
For duty on the roads and neighbourhood
Total
2
10
12
Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th May 1884
The following Constables will receive increase in pay from the under mentioned dates
Date May
Division
Rank and Name
New Weekly Rate
Good Conduct Badges
24th
Broxton
PC. T. Metcalfe
26/10d
10th
Bucklow
PC. T. Roberts
28/-
10th
Eddisbury
PC. H.G. Harraden
24/6d
10th
Eddisbury
PC. F. Lowe
24/6d
1
17th
Nantwich
PC T. Jackson
26/10d
1
10th
Nantwich
PC J. Wright
26/10d
17th
Northwich
PC J. Bladon
26/10d
10th
Northwich
PC E. W. Elsley
24/6d
24th
Northwich
PC J. T. Lee
28/-
10th
Northwich
PC G. J. Frost
26/10d
24th
Wirral
PC J. Shaw
26/10d
1
10th
Hyde
PC W. Skitt
26/10d
1
31st
Hyde
PC M. Usher
28/-
1
17th
Macclesfield
PC E. Christian
26/10d
1
10th
Stockport
PC W. Gatley
25/8d
10th
Runcorn
PC J. Sullivan
24/6d
10th
Bucklow
PC T. Parry
28/-
10th
Hyde
PC T. Burgess
26/10d
10th
Bucklow
PC J. J. Jones
26/10d
1
Remand Prisoners
Superintendents will that whenever Prisoners are remanded for more than three days that they are removed to Jail, unless special circumstances make it advisable to retain them in the cells, which must be reported forthwith to the Chief Constable.
Cole, Coke and Gas
Superintendents will report to the Chief Constable how they calculate the proportion of the above articles to be charged to the accounts for Magistrates Rooms, Police Stations and Private consumption respectively.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th May 1884
Knutsford Adjourned Sessions, 26th May 1884
No prisoners will be tried at the above Sessions, but Superintendents will send so as to reach this office punctually on the morning of the 12th instant a list of all prisoners committed from their Divisions subsequently to the 26th of April last, stating therein whether there is any objection, and if so, the reason, to any of the prisoners being released on bail until the next Quarter Sessions.
Section Standing General Order Book
The above named book, to be shortly issued, will be in charge of the Inspector or Sergeant of each Section, and will only contain copies of such orders as will in future be marked when issued from this office with the letters S.G.O.
Cheap Trains Act
The monthly return called for in General Order 6/1884 need only be sent in future when excess fares have actually been paid during the previous month.
Chimney Sweeps Act
In future in all cases of Applications for Certificates under the above Act to persons who have not previously been granted same, Superintendents will state when sending in Form A (Divisional Form CS/1) whether the applicant is a man of good character and fit to hold a Certificate.
Dogs Act
Whenever Magistrates make an Order under the above Act for Dogs to be kept under Control, Superintendents will get the Justices Clerk to draw up the Form of Notice, the Superintendent giving the Order for printing and posting same throughout the district to which it applies, and submit the accounts for same for the approval of the Chief Constable before charging it in the Contingent Account under the heading printing.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th May 1884
The Chief Constable will inspect Number 10 Runcorn Division after Petty Sessions at Runcorn on Monday next the 19th instant, clothing as directed in General Order Number 59/1884 will be worn, and the Form mentioned therein prepared. All Books, Head Quarter and Section will also be ready for Inspection.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th May 1884
Weights and Measures
Superintendents will attend at Chester Castle with all their Weights and Scales (not Measures) to be compared with the County Standards as follows
Division
Time and Date
Broxton
10am 19th May
Eddisbury
10am 19th May
Macclesfield
12 noon 19th May
Stockport
10am 22nd May
Altrincham
10am 22nd May
Nantwich
10am 22nd May
Northwich
10am 22nd May
Wirral
10am 23rd May
Hyde
11am 23rd May
Runcorn
11am 23rd May
Arrangements will be made for a horse and cart to be at the Railway Station to meet the Inspectors, and convey the Weights and Scales to and from the Castle. Superintendents will acknowledge receipt of this order by return of post and state at what hour on the above dates they will arrive at Chester and at which Railway Station.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th May 1884
During the illness of Superintendent Williamson, Inspector Hollingworth will pay and take charge of the Runcorn Division.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd May 1884
Whitsuntide Holidays
The following detail of Police will attend at the under mentioned places on Whit Monday the 2nd proximo
New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am
Division
Sgt
Constables
Total
Remarks
Eddisbury
1
3
4
Nantwich
2
11
13
Northwich
1
7
8
Hyde
1
5
6
Stockport
1
3
4
Total
6
29
35
New Ferry Police Station at 11am
Division
Sgt
Constables
Total
Remarks
Runcorn
1
4
5
The receipt of this order will be acknowledged by return of post.
PC William Wood, Hyde Division is reduced to 23/11d per week for being absent from Conference Point on the 16th instant.
Death of Superintendent Williamson Runcorn Division
The Chief Constable regrets to make known to the Force the death of the above officer on the 22nd instant, and desires that Superintendents will allow any of their men of their Divisions, who may wish to do so, to attend in uniform, the funeral at Runcorn at 2pm on the 26th instant, care being taken that their districts are properly watched by other Constables during their absence.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th May 1884
Weights and Measures
It having come to the notice of the Chief Constable that the flooring of the rooms used by Inspectors at out Police Stations when stamping Weights, have been considerably damaged by bumping heavy weights on same, he directs that Superintendents will see that in future greater care is exercised in this matter, so that public property is not injured and destroyed by such means.
Allowance to Constables in Aid of Rent
The £150 per annum allowed by the Court of Quarter Sessions for the above having all been allotted, no further grants can be made, but Superintendents may continue to make application for same, which will be considered in due course.
PC Simblett, Macclesfield Division, is reduced to 24/6d per week and transferred to Hyde Division on the 31st instant at his own expense for disobedience of orders in changing his lodgings without permission on the 5th instant.
Odd Fellows Fete at the Bache, Chester, Whit Monday 2nd June 1884
A Sergeant and two Constables from Broxton Division will attend at the place at 11am on the 2nd proximo.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th May 1884
The following promotions will take effect from the 1st proximo.
Superintendent Leighton's salary is increased to £160 per annum.
Assistant Superintendent J. Leah, Nantwich Division, to be Superintendent (on probation for 6 months) of Runcorn Division, at £130 per annum, vice Superintendents Williamson deceased.
Sub Inspector J. Atherton, Stockport Division, to be Inspector in Runcorn Division at £90 per annum, vice Inspector Hollingworth transferred to Nantwich Division, to be stationed at Crewe.
Sergeant E. C. Hicks, Stockport Division, will replace Inspector Atherton at Head Quarters Office in that Division.
2nd Class Sergeant G. Foden, Altrincham Division is promoted Sergeant at 30/4d per week, transferred to Stockport Division to be stationed at Romiley, vice Sergeant Hicks removed.
The transfers consequent on above will take place immediately after the General Inspection.
Superintendent J. Leah is appointed Inspector of Weights and Measures for Runcorn Division with an allowance of £24 per annum.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th May 1884
Allowance in Aid of Rent
The following allowances will be discontinued from the 24th instant
Division
Officer
Amount Discontinued
Wirral
PC Burgess
9d per week
Wirral
PC Naughton
1/9d per week
Wirral
PC Jones
8d per week
Stockport
PC Halliday
6d per week
The following allowance are granted from the 24th instant
Division
Officer
Allowed Allowance
Nantwich
PC Watkinson
8d per week
Nantwich
PC Sandbach
8d per week
Nantwich
PC Lee
6d per week
Wirral
PC Noden
10d per week
Macclesfield
PC Alexander
6d per week
Macclesfield
PC Gerrard
6d per week
Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st May 1884
Government Inspection
Superintendents will carry out the instructions in General Order 82/1883, and Orders therein mentioned in reference to above.
The Inspection Return will be made up for 12 months to the 31st May 1883 and 1884 and the Pedlars Return for 5 months ended 1883 and 1884.
Waist belts not to be worn by Superintendents and Inspectors.
Divisions will parade as follows.
Division
At Location
Date and Time
Reserve
Chester
6th June at 3pm
Broxton
Broxton
7th June at 11.15am
Eddisbury
Oakmere
7th June at 2.15pm
Nantwich
Nantwich
9th June at 11.16am
Runcorn
Runcorn
9th June at 1.45pm
Wirral
Birkenhead
12th June at 2pm
Stockport
Stockport
13th June at 11.30am
Hyde
Hyde
13th June at 3pm
Macclesfield
Macclesfield
14th June at 10am
Northwich
Middlewich
16th June at 12.30pm
Altrincham
Altrincham
16th June at 4pm
Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th June 1884
Government Inspection
The following alterations are made from General Order 88/1884
Division
At Location
Date and Time
Reserve
Chester
2.30pm instead of 3pm
Eddisbury
Oakmere
3pm instead of 2.15pm
Nantwich
Crewe
Instead of Nantwich at 12 noon
Runcorn
Runcorn
2.30pm instead of 1.45pm
Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th June 1884
The transfer of PC Simblett directed in General Order 85/1884 is hereby cancelled and he will be transferred from this date to Reserve Division.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th June 1884
Maintenance of Prisoners on Remand and after Commitment
In future the above will be provided by the Jailer instead of being taken by the Chief Constable with the prisoner when delivering him into Jail, except when the distance between the Committing Court and the Prison necessitates the supply of a meal before a prisoner could be lodged in Jail, when it will be provided as heretofore, the cost of same being entered in the Contingent Account and on Form F/11, as a charge against the Prison Commissioners.
PC J. Bossons, Runcorn Division, is appointed 2nd Class Sergeant in Altrincham Division, (vice 2nd Class Sergeant Foden promoted) to be stationed at Broomedge. The transfer will take place after the General Inspection.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th June 1884
Repairs at Police Stations
All repairs ordered by the Chief Constable, or carried out under the direction of the County Surveyor, will, on completion, be at once reported by Superintendents to the Chief Constable.
Railway Warrants
Superintendents will instruct all their men when delivering the third division of Form F/29 to the Booking Clerk at Railway Stations always to pay the fare for the Ticket issued on same, and enter and enter on the second division of the Form after 'Nature of Business' the amount paid.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th June 1884
The following Constables will receive increase of pay from the under mentioned dates.
Division
Officer
New Weekly Scale
Date From
Altrincham
PC M. Bell.
1 Good Conduct Badge
14th June
Altrincham
PC G. Brown
25/8d
21st June
Altrincham
PC J. Chatterton
28/- and 1 Good Conduct Badge
14th June
Altrincham
PC J. Robinson
26/10d
14th June
Eddisbury
PC G. Roscoe
26/10d and 1 Good Conduct Badge
14th June
Eddisbury
PC W. Foden
24/6d
14th June
Eddisbury
PC J. Hunt
24/6d
14th June
Nantwich
PC J. Mullineaux
24/6d
14th June
Nantwich
PC A. Pleavin
24/6d
14th June
Nantwich
PC F. Tomlinson
24/6d
28th June
Nantwich
PC T. Lea
26/10d and 1 Good Conduct Badge
14th June
Nantwich
PC R. Lee
24/6d
14th June
Nantwich
PC W.H. Mason
1 Good Conduct Badge
21st June
Nantwich
PC E. Barter
1 Good Conduct Badge
14th June
Northwich
PC H. Lloyd
25/8d
14th June
Northwich
PC T. Knight
24/6d
28th June
Wirral
PC W. H. Lawrence
24/6d
14th June
Wirral
PC J. Heesom
24/6d
14th June
Wirral
PC J. D. Venables
24/6d
14th June
Hyde
PC A.J. Bourne
26/10d and 1 Good Conduct Badge
14th June
Hyde
PC H. Bramhall
24/6d
14th June
Hyde
PC J.H. Dent
26/10d
14th June
Macclesfield
PC W. Commins
26/10d and 1 Good Conduct Badge
14th June
Reserve
2nd Class Sergeant W. Leah
28/-
14th June
Reserve
PC H. Caesar
24/6d
14th June
Duty Scales
Superintendents will be careful in arranging the above so that Constables on adjoining beats are never both absent on leave, or otherwise, at the same time.
Signing Weekly Pay Sheets
It having come to notice of the Chief Constable that Constables have been signing the Pay Lists before receiving their wages, calls the attention of Superintendents and others to printed General Order of the 10th August 1882, a copy of which is enclosed, and directs that the instructions therein strictly complied with. The Chief Constable further directs that, as far as practicable, Superintendents should themselves pay the men, and not depute such duty to Inspectors, Sergeants or others.
Repairs at Stations
Superintendents will state when reporting to the Chief Constable as directed in General Order 92 of 1884, that such repairs as authorised by the Chief Constable have been completed in accordance with the estimate or specification for same, and from their personal observation and inspection satisfactorily or otherwise.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th June 1884
The following detail of Police will attend at the under mentioned places for the Wirral and Birkenhead Agricultural Society's Show at Birkenhead 18th, 19th and 20th June 1884, to be on the ground at 9am each day, or as soon after as possible
Division
Sgts
PC's
Total
Remarks
Eddisbury
1
2
3
On the 18th June
Nantwich
1
2
3
On the 19th June
Runcorn
1
2
3
On the 20th June
The 80 men applied for by the Committee for duty between the 14th and 22nd instant will be supplied from the Wirral Division
Beeston Castle Festival 23rd and 24th June at 10am each day
Division
Supt
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Broxton
1
5
6
Altrincham
1
1
Eddisbury
1
1
3
5
Nantwich
1
6
7
Northwich
1
3
4
Wirral
1
2
3
Reserve
1
2
3
Totals
1
2
7
19
29
Superintendents will detail for the above duty, as nearly as possible, if without inconvenience to the public service, the same as last year. New Clothing (1884 issue), Helmets without Spikes, White Gloves and Belts will be worn at Beeston Festival. Capes will be taken for use if required. Detectives from Chester, Liverpool and Manchester will attend.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th June 1884
Beeston Castle Festival (Divisional Order)
The men detailed for duty in General Order 99 of 1884 from Broxton Division will not attend the above Festival the following being present instead, Sergeant Bowyer Altrincham Division, and five Constables from Wirral Division, in addition to the Sergeant and two detailed in above order.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th June 1884
Railway Warrants
In future the second part of the above will be attached to the voucher for any charge entered in the Contingent Accounts instead of being filed with the first part as directed in General Order 1 of 1884. All three parts of the blank Forms in the Books will be numbered consecutively by Superintendents before they are issued in tens as directed in the above General Order.
The following transfers will take place on the 28th instant, to be paid in each Division to the 24th instant
Officer
Old Division
New Division
PC G. Astleford (at his own expense)
Nantwich
Hyde, vice PC Baxter
PC Reece
Wirral
Nantwich, vice PC Astleford
PC Fryer
Reserve
Runcorn, vice PC Bossons
PC Lodge
Northwich
Macclesfield, vice PC Wharam.
PC Bailey
Northwich
From Smallwood to Rode Heath
PC Hampson
Northwich
From Sandbach to Smallwood
PC Thomas
Northwich
From Rode Heath to Sandbach
Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th June 1884
Divisional Order
The transfer of PC Lodge from Northwich to Macclesfield Division directed in General Order 101 of 1884 is hereby cancelled.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th June 1884
Garden Robberies
As the season has approached when the above offence is most prevalent in the County, Superintendents will immediately direct the Constables of their Divisions to be alert to prevent or detect such robberies, by working in plain clothes and at certain times in the neighbourhood where such depredations are likely to occur. The Chief Constable hopes that by so doing no cause of complaint on this hand may arise.
Monthly Distribution Return
The chief Constable having noticed that the above are often inaccurately made out and directs that Superintendents will at once have their figures revised, and send in an amended Return for July on or before the 6th proximo. It will be understood in future that the word 'District' on the last Column but one will mean 'Division' and the Service entered accordingly.
Cutting Off Hair From Cows and Horses Tails
As the above offence is again reported to have been committed in the neighbourhood of Chester, Superintendents will direct their men to be on alert to detect the offenders, and warn Farmers and others to keep a sharp look-out on their stock.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd July 1884
Duty Scales for Constables in Towns
The Chief Constable having observed that routes and places of meeting on town beats are not changed as often as they should be, and directs that Superintendents will give their attention to this matter, and arrange that in future frequent changes at uncertain periods are made in the working of such beats.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th July 1884
Divisional Order
The following transfers will take place on this date. PC H. Thompson from Reserve to Macclesfield Division to be stationed at Prestbury, vice PC Wharam removed. PC W. Harris from Reserve to Wirral Division to be stationed at New Brighton, vice PC Moulson removed.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th July 1884
Divisional Order
The following changes will take place on the 12th instant, PC Samuel Astleford from Reserve to Wirral Division to be stationed at Egremont, vice PC Reece transferred. PC J.D. Venables from New Brighton to Hoylake, vice PC Haddock resigned.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th July 1884
Divisional Order
The following transfers will take place on the 19th instant, PC Thomas Smith, Hyde Division from Crowden to Broadbottom. PC H.J. Williams, Northwich Division from Booth Lane to Crowden, vice PC Smith, Hyde Division. PC Christopher Birtles Hyde Division from Broadbottom to Booth Lane in Northwich Division, vice PC Williams.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th July 1884
Divisional Order
Sergeants Morgan and Proudlove, Broxton Division will exchange districts on the 19th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th July 1884
Chimney Sweeps
It having come to the notice of the Chief Constable that a Chimney Sweeper has been following his calling in the County without has his Certificate endorsed: Superintendents will see that all persons engaged in such occupations have in their possession a Certificate for Cheshire, or one properly endorsed by the Chief Constable.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th July 1884
The under mentioned Constables will receive increase in pay from the following dates
Division
Officer
New Weekly Scale
Date From
Broxton
PC T. Metcalfe
1 Good Conduct Badge
12th July
Eddisbury
PC L. Bates
28/-
12th July
Eddisbury
PC E. Dunning
26/10d
12th July
Continued
Eddisbury
PC D. Pearson
26/10d
12th July
Eddisbury
PC J. Povey
24/6d
12th July
Eddisbury
PC T. Roberts
24/6d
12th July
Nantwich
PC C. Dean
24/6d
12th July
Northwich
PC A. Davies
1 Good Conduct Badge
12th July
Hyde
PC C.H.Gerrard
24/6d
12th July
Hyde
PC C. Peers
28/-
12th July
Stockport
PC W. McClean
28/-
12th July
Stockport
PC T. Hall
24/6d
19th July
Runcorn
PC J. Bennett
24/6d
26th July
Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th July 1884
Photographs of Prisoners
Referring to General Order 64 of 1883, Superintendents will in addition to sending a copy of all photographs to Head Quarters (not more than a dozen need be obtained) forward one to each Superintendent in the County, if they have sufficient left after being returned from the places routed to for information, together with a full description, and a statement of offences he has been charged with and convicted for, which will be carefully kept in reference in the Superintendent's office.
Weekly Sick Report Form
In future the names of Superintendents and Inspectors will be entered on the above Form when they are sick and off duty.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th July 1884
Divisional Order dated 9th July is hereby cancelled and the following removals will take place in Hyde Division on the 19th instant. PC T. Smith from Crowden to Broadbottom and PC C. Birtles from Broadbottom to Crowden.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th July 1884
Robberies
The Chief Constable has observed that in many cases such valuable time is lost by Constables and others remaining too long about the premises where robberies have taken place, instead of after having collected the necessary information, promptly trying to get on the track of the thief by making enquiries in the neighbourhood and at such places as may lead to a clue being obtained. In the amended Form DD6 enclosed, the date and hour when the information was received by Sergeants will be entered in the space given for "Special remarks by Sergeants of Sections" also what aid they have personally given to the Constable in the enquiries.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th July 1884
Memorials to Chief Constable
The Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will impress upon all Constables in their Divisions that he entirely disapproves of any attempt on their part in endeavouring to influence residents on their beats to forward him Memorials requesting that Constables may not be moved when he has thought it desirable that they should be transferred to another district.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th July 1884
The following transfers will take place on the 25th instant. PC Antrobus from Altrincham Division to Headquarters Division to be stationed at Eccleston and numbered 334A.
PC Buchanan of Altrincham Division will replace PC Antrobus at Warburton.
PC Latham from Reserve to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Sale, vice PC Buchanan.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th July 1884
In future Sergeants will not enter in their Journals occurrences reported to them by Constables of their Sections, but all reports of occurrences received from Constables must be accurately entered in the Section Occurrence Books.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th July 1884
Chester Regatta
The following detail of Police will attend the above at 10am on the 1st ultimo
Division
Supt
Sergeants
Constables
Total
Broxton
1
1
2
Eddisbury
1
3
4
Totals
1
1
4
6
Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th July 1884
Knutsford Adjourned Sessions, 5th August 1884
No Prisoners will be tried at the above Sessions but Superintendents will send so as to reach this office on the 3rd proximo, a list of all persons, on form as below, committed from their Divisions, subsequently to the 28th instant, stating therein whether there is any objection, and if so, the reason, to any prisoners being released on bail until the next Quarter Sessions
Cheshire Constabulary
Return of Prisoners committed for Trial at Sessions between 28th July and 5th August 1884.
Name of prisoner
Offence with which charged
Whether Bail objected to or otherwise
If Bail objected to, reason of same, giving previous convictions if any
Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th July 1884
Bank Holiday 4th August 1884
The following detail of Police will attend at the under mentioned places on the above date.
New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am
Division
Sergeants
Constables
Total
Broxton
1
3
4
Altrincham
1
7
8
Northwich
1
3
4
Hyde
1
13
14
Stockport
1
4
5
Totals
5
30
35
Wirral Agricultural Show Ground at Bidston at 10.30am
Division
Sergeants
Constables
Total
Nantwich
1
8
9
Wirral
1
1
Total
2
8
10
Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th July 1884
Bank Holiday 4th August 1884, Foresters Fete at Bache, Nr. Chester
One Sergeant and three Constables of Runcorn Division will attend the above Fete at 10.45am.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st July 1884
PC G. Astleford, Hyde Division is severely reprimanded and reduced to 23/11d per week, for drunkenness when parading for duty at 10pm on the 29th instant and using insubordinate language to his Sergeant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st August 1884
A Sergeant and three Constables from Runcorn Division will attend at the Frodsham Floral and Agricultural Show, on the 4th instant at 9am.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd August 1884
Merit Badges
The following Sergeants and Constables will receive the Merit Badge with pay of 2d per diem from this date, for Long and Meritorious Service
Division
Officer
Wirral
Sergeant H. O'Donnell
Runcorn
Sergeant J. McMichael
Altrincham
PC E. Burr
Eddisbury
PC J. Latham
Northwich
PC E. Higgins
Reserve
PC G. Dentith
Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th August 1884
Good Conduct Regulations
The printed General Order dated 14th February 1880, relating to the above is hereby cancelled, together with the instructions respecting recommendations for increase in pay on the back of Divisional Form F/16.
Recommendations for Increase of Pay
In future Superintendents will send in quarterly on the following dates on Divisional Form F/16, a list of Sergeants and Constables they wish to recommend to the Chief Constable for promotion " in the proportion of one in five to the strength of these ranks" in their Divisions, viz, 1st September, 1st December, 1st March, and the 1st June. If Superintendents wish to recommend a Sergeant or Constable specially, beyond the above number, a report of the reasons for their doing so must be sent therewith.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th August 1884
Political Meetings and Demonstrations
It will be understood that Constables will only be employed at the above meetings for the purpose of protecting life and property, preventing obstructions and any breach of the peace they are on no account to take part in such demonstrations, or be in the rooms or near the places where party speeches are being delivered.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th August 1884
Constable W. H. Morris, Runcorn Division is reduced to 24/6d per week and fined 10/- and severely reprimanded for being drunk on duty at Runcorn at 1.30am on the 31st ultimo.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th August 1884
Good Conduct Regulations
The above will only be granted to men of exceptional character who have distinguished themselves by efficiency in the performance of their duty during a period of at least 8 years.
A list of men in possession of the above will be kept at Head Quarters from which will be selected the most deserving for promotion to the higher distinction of the Merit Badge with pay.
Superintendents will have all Good Conduct Badges carefully taken off this year's issue of clothing (to be taken into wear on the 1st October next) and forward same to this office.
Superintendents will also send in on or before the 22nd instant a list of men they wish to recommend for Good Conduct Badges under the above conditions, stating opposite each name the reasons for doing so.
Weights and Measures Act 1878
The practice of selling Coal etc. in Sacks, Bags, Bags etc. being prevalent in many places, Superintendents will see that all Coal, Slack etc. is sold by weight and not by measure; as required by the provisions of the 2nd part of the above act, which re-enacts the 9th Section of the Act 5 & 6, W4, C63 relating to the sale of those articles.
Bakers Act 6 and 7 W4. C37
Superintendents will take steps to prevent any infringement of the above Act and see that Bakers are provided with corrects Beams and Scales, and proper Weights when delivering Bread from Cart etc. and occasionally require Bakers to weigh their bread in the presence of the purchaser when selling same in a shop or otherwise.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th August 1884
Guard Book and Index to Photographs of Prisoners
The above book sent to each Division will be used for pasting in photographs of prisoners taken in Divisions, or received from other Districts. Each page will be divided into to two parts and the entries made as follows:-
Description, Age etc.
Number
Offence and Previous Convictions
Photograph
Of
Prisoner
The Index will be ruled as follows
Name
Number
Page
Remarks
These books will be kept in the general office at the Head Quarters of each Division for reference by all Constables, care being taken that they are not accessible to the general public.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th August 1884
The following transfers will take place on the 6th proximo, Inspector P. Roche from Macclesfield Division to Runcorn, Inspector J. Atherton from Runcorn Division to Wilmslow.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th August 1884
Transport of Explosives
Superintendents will give careful instructions for their men to closely observe whether the requirements of the law are conformed with in the conveyance of dynamite, gunpowder and other explosives through their Districts, and where any neglect is found to exist; a report of the circumstances will at once be made to their Superintendents and this office, in cases of emergency or danger, recourse should be promptly had to the powers of the act for seizing explosives, being illegally conveyed, great care must however be exercised when performing this important and dangerous duty.
Correspondence
The Chief Constable desire that it will be understood by all members of the force that they are not to communicate direct with the Chief Constables of other Districts, except under the most urgent circumstances; but that all information required from them must be applied for through this office.
Giving Evidence
Superintendents will see that their men are properly instructed in the manner in which they should give evidence before Magistrates and in Courts, as laid down on page 31 of the "Orders and Instructions Book" and that they stand properly to attention when doing so.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 29th August 1884
The following transfers will take place on the under mentioned dates
6th September 1884, PC J.W. Lodge Northwich Division from Radnor to Winnington in Northwich Division, vice PC G. Frost. PC G. Frost Northwich Division from Winnington to Smallwood in Northwich Division, vice PC T. Hampson. PC Lodge and PC Frost to exchange numbers.
PC E. Dunning, Eddisbury Division from Over to Radnor in Northwich Division, vice PC Lodge.
PC F. Hindley, Altrincham Division from Bowdon to Eccleston in Broxton Division, vice PC H. Caesar. PC. H. Caesar Broxton Division from Eccleston to Bowdon in Altrincham Division, vice PC. F. Hindley PC Hindley and PC Caesar to exchange numbers.
PC E. Kettle, Wirral Division from New Brighton to Chelford in Macclesfield Division, vice PC S. Clarke resigned.
PC T. Hampson (at his own expense) Northwich Division from Smallwood to New Brighton in Wirral Division vice PC E. Kettle.
12th September 1884. PC A. White, Reserve Division from Bishops Fields to Over in Eddisbury Division, vice PC E. Dunning.
15th September 1884, PC J. Weaver Wirral Division from Eastham to Bishops Fields in Reserve Division (additional PC at Eastham Ferry discontinued).
Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th September 1884
Cheap Trains Act 1883 and Conveyance of Prisoners on Remand and after Commitment.
From and after the 1st proximo, the following instructions will be observed in making up the Quarterly Account for the above, on Divisional Form F/11:-1st Only three quarters of the Constables ordinary railway fare to be entered.
2nd The travelling expenses and Special Duty Allowance of Constables will be entered separately on the next line immediately after the names of the Prisoners escorted, and not on the same line as heretofore.
3rd The Accounts will be arranged so as to keep the Commitments from each Petty Sessions Division altogether, instead of mixing them up in order of date.
4th In Column Mileage by Road or Rail, the mileage one way will only be given.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th September 1884
Maintenance of Prisoners on Remand and after Commitment
Whenever a Prisoner is handed over to the Governor of Knutsford, who has been provided with a dinner, the Superintendent or other senior officer in charge of the Court there, will write on the back of the Warrant of Commitment a Certificate stating what was the last meal the prisoner received, in order that each may receive the proper number of meals per diem.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th September 1884
Chester Autumn Sports, Thursday 18th September 1884
The following detail of Police will attend at this office at 11.45am on the above date, clothing as at Chester Races to be worn
Division
Inspector
Sergeant
Constables
Total
Nantwich
1
4
5
Wirral
1
6
7
Total
1
1
10
12
Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th September 1884
Poaching Prevention Act
Superintendents will instruct their men to keep a good look out for any vehicles, such as Hucksters, Carts etc. in charge of or within known suspicious characters, as it is well known that Poachers are in the habit (sometimes even in Cabs) of carrying rabbits etc. into Towns and other places, both by day and night by such means, great care and circumspection however must be exercised in this matter, and should only be done when there are good grounds for suspecting that the persons have been engaged in unlawful pursuits.
Service of Constables
As it appears in some Divisions, Superintendents have only charged 2/6d per day, for the services of men applied for on Form F/1 contrary to the instructions in red ink in the foot note thereon, it will be understood that no deviation from these rules can be made without express sanction (in writing) of the Chief Constable.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th October 1884
Cutting the first sod of the Wirral Railways by The Right Hon: W.E. Gladstone. M.P. at Bidston, Thursday 16th October 1884.
The following detail of Police will attend at the above Ceremony for duty at 10.30am at the entrance Gates to the Agricultural Show Yard at Bidston
Inside the Show Yard
Division
Inspectors
Sergeants
Constables
Total
Eddisbury
2
2
Wirral
1
1
8
10
Runcorn
1
6
7
Reserve
1
1
Totals
1
3
16
20
Outside the Show Yard, on the Road etc.
Division
Inspectors
Sergeants
Constables
Total
Broxton
2
2
Altrincham
1
8
9
Nantwich
1
14
15
Northwich
1
8
9
Wirral
1
1
Reserve
1
1
Totals
1
3
33
37
The following clothing will be worn: Tunic, Trousers and Cape (latter to be rolled) 1884 issue, Helmets without Spikes and Leggings, Winter Gloves. Only smart looking intelligent men will be selected for the above duty. Plain Clothes Men, Inspector Downes Reserve Division, 2nd Class Sergeant Vost, Constables Barnsley, Ennion, and Ratcliffe Wirral Division.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th October 1884
Wilmslow Station
From 30th September 1884 the allowances for cleaning the above station will be as follows, Magistrates Room 2/- per month, Police Station 4/- per month, deductions for rent 10/10d.
PC. W. Morris Runcorn Division, is transferred at his own expense to Altrincham Division (vice PC J. G. Jones resigned) to be stationed at Bowdon from the 24th instant.
Coal and Coke
The total cost of all Coal and Coke obtained for use at Magistrates Rooms and in Police Stations will appear on the Vouchers sent with the Contingent Account to this office, the one fourth deducted for private use being shown thereon. The estimates for Coal on Form F/5 will include the quantity to be deducted as above directed.
Weekly Return of Police Cases M/27
Superintendents will be careful in entering in the above Form all cases committed for trial specifying the nature and particulars (shortly) of the offence and whether Police Cases or otherwise, also whether the prosecution will be carried out by a Solicitor on behalf of the person bound over to prosecute, and stating on same to what Assize Sessions committed, thus "To Chester Assizes" to "Knutsford Sessions" to "Chester Sessions" as the case may be.
Stealing Poultry etc.
As the above offence appears again to be on the increase in the County, Superintendents will take the usual steps and precautions to prevent such robberies, and to detect the thieves, hours of night duty to be increased if requisite.
Reports of Robberies
Superintendents will report to the Chief Constable what arrangements they have in force in their Divisions to speedily circulate information to all their men, the description of persons wanted and property stolen, as soon as it is received from other Divisions or Police Forces.
Arrests for Drunkenness (Sunday)
Superintendents will send in a Return of the above for Year ended 29th ultimo, on or before the 21st instant, as per Form sent with Memo dated 14th October 1881.
Monthly Divisional Drills
In future the above will not be held during the months November, December, January and February in each year.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st October 1884
Constables on Special Duty
The Chief Constable having observed at a recent large gathering of people a want of attention by Constables to their duty. Superintendents will impress upon all their men a strict observance of the instructions given in the Memo to Superintendents 25th May 1882 and General Order 98/1883 relating to same.
Balances due by Superintendents to County in Quarterly Accounts
As the above appears in some Divisions to be far in excess of the amount required to be in possession of the Superintendents to meet any special expenses which may arise, the Chief Constable directs that greater care will be observed by them in making out their Quarterly Estimates of sums required for the public service, and to keep their balances as near as possible within a reasonable and proper amount, which should not exceed a balance either way of more than £30.0s.0d, even for the largest Divisions.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd October 1884
Prosecution of Offenders Act 1884
The Third Section of the above Act requiring certain information to be furnished to the Director of Public Prosecutions, Superintendents will in future enter on Divisional Form M/27 the additional information shown on same, herewith sent. (for amended form see rear of General order Volume 4)
The following promotions will take place from the 25th instant:
Division
Rank and Name
Weekly Rate
Broxton
PC W. Stubbs
26/10d
Altrincham
Sergeant J. Bowyer
31/6d
Altrincham
PC J. Bracegirdle
28/-
Altrincham
PC J. Currie
28/-
Altrincham
PC J. Robinson
28/-
Altrincham
PC J. Bethell
24/6d
Altrincham
PC M. H. Pritchard
24/6d
Altrincham
PC G. Brown
26/10d
Eddisbury
Sergeant A. Crabbe
32/8d
Eddisbury
PC A. Darrock
28/-
Eddisbury
PC T. Bowyer
26/10d
Nantwich
Sergeant W. Wynne
32/8d
Nantwich
PC R. Briggs
28/-
Nantwich
PC G. Whitehurst
28/-
Nantwich
PC R. J. Simcock
26/10d
Nantwich
PC E. Edwards
25/8d
Nantwich
PC T. Galley
25/8d
Nantwich
PC J. Watkinson
24/6d
Northwich
PC T. Bailey
28/-
Northwich
PC G. Lewsley
28/-
Northwich
PC J. W. Lodge
28/-
Northwich
PC W. Massey
26/10d
Northwich
PC P. Reilly
26/10d
Northwich
PC H. Doyle
25/8d
Northwich
PC J. Millington
25/8d
Wirral
PC J. Woodrow
26/10d
Wirral
PC H. Wilson
26/10d
Wirral
PC J. Hunt
28/-
Wirral
PC J. Edwards
25/8d
Wirral
PC J. Heeson
25/8d
Wirral
PC R.H. Noden
28/-
Wirral
PC J. Ridgway
28/-
Wirral
PC F. Bogg
24/6d
Wirral
PC F. Harris
24/6d
Hyde
PC J. Washington
26/10d
Hyde
PC M. Boaler
25/8d
Macclesfield
PC E. Christian
28/-
Macclesfield
PC E. Clays
26/10d
Macclesfield
PC D. Wharam
26/10d
Macclesfield
PC S. J. Ford
28/-
Runcorn
Sergeant P. Walley
32/8d
Runcorn
PC S. J. Wallace
26/10d
Runcorn
PC G. Marley
26/10d
Runcorn
PC T. Smith
26/10d
Runcorn
PC I. Bryan
28/-
Reserve
PC C. Green
26/10d
Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th October 1884
The following transfers will take place in Eddisbury Division on the 31st instant, Constable H. G. Harraden from Helsby to Over at his own expense. Constable G. Roscoe from Over to Helsby.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st October 1884
Convicts and Persons under Police Supervision.
In future Superintendents will show on the back of Divisional Form DD/4 how the above named persons are obtaining their livelihood.
Transfers
The following transfers will take place on the 8th proximo. PC Disley Runcorn Division from Little Leigh to Runcorn, vice PC Morris. PC Barter, Nantwich Division from Crewe to Little Leigh vice Disley. PC Hodgkinson Reserve Division from Head Quarters to Crewe vice PC Barter. PC F. Shaw Hyde Division from Dukinfield to Newton in Stockport Division vice PC Hall. PC Moulson from Head Quarters to Dukinfield in Hyde Division vice PC Shaw.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th November 1884
Knutsford Adjourned Sessions 25th November 1884
No Prisoners will be tried at the above Sessions, but Superintendents will send so as to reach this office punctually on the morning of the 22nd November, a list of all Prisoners committed from their Divisions subsequently to the 25th October last, stating therein whether there is any objection and if so, the reason, to any of the Prisoners being released on bail until the next Quarter Sessions.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th November 1884
The following transfers will take place on the 16th instant PC Cowap, Stockport Division from Bramhall to Hyde vice PC Astleford. PC Gatley, Stockport Division from High Lane to Bramhall vice PC Cowap.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th November 1884
Employment of Constables in Superintendents Offices in making up Returns etc.
The Chief Constable having found that some Superintendents are again employing men as above desires that it may be distinctly understood that such a practice is forbidden and that Constables must not be taken from their ordinary duties, except under special circumstances, which should be notified to Head Quarters. If the office work is properly attended to and kept up from day to day, Accounts and Returns prepared as the opportunity permits, instead of leaving them all to be made out at the time they should be rendered to this office, the Chief Constable considers that extra help in Superintendents office is unnecessary.
Constable E. Christian, Macclesfield Division is granted 10/- extra Special Duty Allowance for Vigilance and tact in the execution of his duties.
Constable P. Reilly Northwich Division is reduced to 25/8d per week for absence from duty.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th November 1884
The appointment of Superintendent Jesse Leigh as Superintendent of Runcorn Division is hereby confirmed and his salary increased to £140.0s.0d per annum from the 1st instant.
Inspector J. Atherton Macclesfield Division will receive increase of pay to £95.0s.0d per annum from the 1st instant.
Foreign Occurrence and Information Book with Index
The above named book will always be kept in the General Office at Head Quarters and principal stations in each Division, so as to be seen by each Constable attending there, care being taken that they are not accessible to the general public, and the same care as regards the latter must be carried out in reference to all Police Book books in Divisions.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st November 1884
Clothing
It having come to the notice of the Chief Constable that Constables have been allowed to take the above into wear before the times authorised, Superintendents are reminded that they are responsible for the instructions given on Form D/19 being strictly adhered to.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th November 1884
Measurement for New Clothing
Divisions will parade as follows to be measured for new clothing and capes for 1885
Division
Time and Date
Location
Reserve
10am 2 December
Chester
Eddisbury
1pm 2 December
Oakmere
Broxton
9.15am 3 December
Broxton
Wirral
12.30pm 3 December
Birkenhead
Runcorn
4.30pm 3 December
Runcorn
Altrincham
9.45am 4 December
Altrincham
Northwich
12.45pm 4 December
Northwich
Nantwich
4.30pm 4 December
Crewe
Macclesfield
10.45am 5 December
Macclesfield
Stockport
12.30am 5 December
Stockport
Hyde
3pm 5 December
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.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 29th November 1884
Robberies of Cattle
The attention of Superintendents is drawn to the above and they will request all Stock Owners and others in their Divisions to immediately inform the police of any animals missing from their premises, when enquiries will at once be instituted. A sharp look out will be kept for the two men described in the information from Broxton Division dated 28th instant, a similar robbery was committed in Northwich Division on the 28th October 1884.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd December 1884
Constables Injured on Duty
In future whenever a Constable is seriously injured on duty, the Doctor in attendance will be asked to make out a short report of the above case showing how and the nature of the injuries received, which will be sent to this office, and kept as a record of occurrence.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th December 1884
Clothing
In order to secure the proper fitting of the Great Coats and Tunics, a Uniform Vest will be supplied to wear under the latter, instead of at present men wearing their private vest of different thickness, with pockets filled with bulky articles, which prevent the garment fitting properly, and the belt being kept in its proper position. The uniform Vest will be supplied at each after the 1st proximo, on a list of the men with their measures being sent to this office. No other Vest than that supplied from Headquarters will be permitted to be worn in uniform.
Constable T. Parry, Altrincham Division is fined 10/- and reduced to 25/8d per week, and transferred at his own expense, for being drunk on duty at Sale.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th December 1884
Vagrants and Begging
As it appears that in many places begging and intimidation to females, accompanied by threats, is on the increase, Superintendents will instruct their men to be on the lookout for persons committing such offences particularly during the evening and early hours of darkness.
Constable Charles Bithell, temporarily stationed at Wilmslow, in Macclesfield Division, will be transferred on the 19th instant to Stockport Division to be stationed at High Lane, vice PC Gatley.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th December 1884
The under mentioned Sergeants and Constables will receive increase of pay as follows from the 20th Instant
Division
Officer
New Weekly Rate
Altrincham
PC T. Dutton
28/-
Altrincham
PC W. Bailey
28/-
Altrincham
PC T. Wainwright
26/10d
Altrincham
PC J. Millington
25/8d
Altrincham
PC E. Latham
24/6d
Eddisbury
PC D. Pearson
28/-
Eddisbury
PC J. Hunt
25/8d
Nantwich
Sergeant W. Whiston
32/8d
Nantwich
PC C. Potts
26/10d
Nantwich
PC R. Jackson
26/10d
Nantwich
PC T. Brierly
26/10d
Nantwich
PC T. Mayers
25/8d
Nantwich
PC R. Sandbach
24/6d
Nantwich
PC W. Clutton
24/6d
Northwich
Sergeant P. Royle
31/6d
Northwich
PC W. White
26/10d
Northwich
PC W. McHale
28/-
Northwich
PC T. Carter
26/10d
Northwich
PC W. Horsefield
24/6d
Wirral
PC W.H. Lawrence
25/8d
Wirral
PC J. Manley
24/6d
Wirral
PC W. Wright
28/-
Hyde
PC A. Dutton
26/10d
Hyde
PC W. Wood
24/6d
Macclesfield
PC E. Kettle
26/10d
Stockport
Sergeant W. Goudie
32/8d
Stockport
PC S. Burgess
28/-
Stockport
PC R. Davies
28/-
Stockport
PC W. Gatley
26/10d
Runcorn
Sergeant J. McMichael
33/10d
Runcorn
PC S. Mellor
26/10d
Runcorn
PC T. Breeze
24/6d
Runcorn
PC W. Fryer
24/6d
Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th December 1884
The allowance in aid of Rent to the Superintendent of Stockport Division is increased from £12.0s.0d per annum to £25.0s.0d per annum from the 19th November last, as no quarters are found by the County.
Prosecution of Offences Act 1884
In all cases of refusal, failure or inability of persons to proceed with a prosecution, Superintendents when they consider desirable for the public good that proceedings should be taken against the accused party, at once furnish the Chief Constable with a full report of the circumstances and evidence in the case, in order that steps may be taken to ascertain whether the action of the Director of Public Prosecutions to secure the due prosecution of the offender, may be necessary or not. The above Order has no reference to Police Cases.
Referring to General Order of the 13th February 1880, Superintendents will in future make any application for assistance in carrying out prosecutions, through the Chief Constable and not direct to the Director of Public Prosecutions, as therein directed.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd December 1884
New Note Books
The above will always be in possession of the Constable and the Warrant Card kept in the pocket of same, the cases for the latter to be returned to this office. The old Memo Books in possession of the Constables and in Store will be used up before the new ones are issued. Loose leaves for the new books will be supplied on application to this office.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st December 1884
PC John Disley, Runcorn Division is reduced to 24/6d per week, severely reprimanded for absence from duty and being drunk at his home at 8pm on the 23rd instant when for duty at 10pm on that date.
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