Force Orders 1885 X THIS DOCUMENT IS COPYRITE AND REMAINS THE PROPERTY OF THE CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY IT IS INTENDED TO AID THE RESEARCHER AT THE PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICE, CHESTER NO COPIES IN ANY DIGITAL FORMAT WILL BE ALLOWED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION FROM THE CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY OR THE TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF POLICING IN CHESHIRE CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY GENERAL ORDERS CJP4 VOLUME 4 6th January1885 ~ 23rd December 1885 General Order Purport Page No. GO No1 GO No2 GO No3 GO No4 GO No5 GO No6 GO No7 GO No8 GO No9 GO No10 GO No11 GO No12 GO No13 GO No14 GO No15 GO No16 GO No17 GO No18 GO No19 GO No20 GO No21 GO No22 GO No23 GO No24 GO No25 GO No26 GO No27 GO No28 GO No29 GO No30 GO No31 GO No32 GO No33 GO No34 GO No35 GO No36 GO No37 GO No 38 GO No39 GO No40 GO No41 GO No42 Go No43 GO No44 GO No45 GO No46 GO No47 GO No48 GO No49 GO No50 GO No51 GO No52 GO No53 GO No54 GO No55 GO No56 GO No57 GO No58 GO No59 GO No60 GO No61 GO No62 GO No63 GO No64 GO No65 GO No66 GO No67 GO No68 GO No69 GO No70 GO No71 GO No72 GO No73 GO No74 GO No75 GO No76 GO No77 GO No78 GO No79 Go No80 Go No81 GO No82 GO No83 GO No84 GO No85 GO No86 GO No87 GO No88 GO No89 GO No90 GO No91 GO No92 GO No93 GO No94 GO No95 GO No96 GO No97 GO No98 GO No99 GO No100 GO No101 GO No102 GO No103 GO No104 GO No105 GO No106 GO No107 GO No108 GO No109 GO No110 GO No111 GO No112 GO No113 GO No114 GO No115 GO No116 GO No117 GO No118 GO No119 GO No120 GO No121 GO No122 GO No123 GO No124 GO No125 GO No126 GO No127 GO No128 GO No129 GO No130 GO No131 GO No132 GO No133 GO No134 GO No135 GO No136 GO No137 GO No138 GO No139 GO No140 GO No141 GO No142 GO No143 GO No144 GO No145 GO No146 GO No147 GO No148 GO No149 GO No150 GO No151 GO No152 Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th January 1885 Inspectors Journals Superintendents will in future when inspecting the Duty Books of their Divisions examine and sign in like manner the Inspectors Journals. Superannuation The following men having been recommended by the Chief Constable for Superannuation will be discharged from the Force on the 16th instant. Sergeant Joseph Whittaker, Wirral Division, on a pension of £50.0s.0d. per annum. PC William McNeill, Wirral Division, on pension of £25.0s.0d per annum, the latter for injuries received in the execution of his duty. Clothing In future the Waist-belt will always be worn over the Great Coat. This instruction will be added to Divisional Form D/19. Transfers The following transfers will take place on the 16th instant: PC T. Parry, at his own expense from Altrincham Division to Hyde Division to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice PC Richardson discharged. PC William Parr from Reserve Division to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Sale, vice PC Parry. PC George Harvey from Reserve Division to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Altrincham vice PC Kavanagh resigned. PC T. Walton from Reserve Division to Wirral Division to be stationed at Neston vice PC Bogg resigned. Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th January 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 16th January: PC W. Horsefield from Northwich Division to Wirral Division to be stationed at New Brighton vice PC Gill. PC W. Gill from Wirral Division to Northwich Division to be stationed at Sandbach vice Horsefield. Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th January 1885 Horse and Cattle Stealing As several robberies of the above have recently taken place in this and adjoining Counties, there is reason to believe by the two men described in information from this office dated 9th December 1884, Superintendents will make special arrangements so as to be in a position on receipt of information from this office, or otherwise to immediately circulate same throughout their Divisions, with the instructions to all ranks to keep a sharp look out on the roads and other likely places for the thief or thieves, and to expeditiously follow up any good clue which may be obtained, reporting result to the Chief Constable. Owners of Stock and other Animals especially those who may have any 'out to grass' will again be requested to give immediate notice to the police of their district should any animals be missing. The attention of all ranks in the force is drawn to the orders at the foot of Divisional Form D/28A particularly to the last two lines, as the Chief Constable has reason to suppose that sufficient care is not being exercised in carrying out these instructions. Income Tax (Property) Schedule A Station Houses In future the above will be paid by Superintendents and charged in their Contingent Accounts (half for Magistrates Rooms at Stations where a Court Room is attached) except for Stations where ground rent is charged, when Tax should be paid by the owner. The following promotions will take place on the 16th instant: 2nd Class Sergeant J. P. Davern to be Sergeant at 30/4d per week in Wirral Division vice Whittaker pensioned. 2nd Class A. Lewis from Nantwich Division to Wirral Division vice Davern promoted. PC R. J. Simcock Nantwich Division from Crewe to Nantwich. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th January 1885 Referring to General Order Number 4/1885 PC W. Parr will be transferred to Wirral Division to be stationed at Childer Thornton instead of Altrincham Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th January 1885 Infanticide As the bodies of several newly born children have recently been found in the County under circumstances which leave little doubt that they have been murdered. Superintendents will see that all their Constables are instructed to give special attention to quietly note and observe in their districts, the movements of any unmarried females who are pregnant, or have recently had children, in order that should the latter disappear enquiries may at once be instituted to ascertain how they have been disposed of. The instructions in printed order dated 14th July 1879 relating to the protection of infant life will also be carried out. Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th January 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 30th instant PC Jacob Dale from Northwich Division to Runcorn Division (at his own expense) to be stationed at Weston Point Vice PC Finney. PC S. Finney Runcorn Division from Weston Point to Runcorn vice PC Burrows. PC J. Johnston Reserve Division to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe vice PC Simcock. PC J. Allonby Reserve Division to Boughton Heath vice PC Johnston. PC William Mansell from Reserve Division to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Sale vice PC Parry. PC H. Lloyd Northwich Division from Leftwich to Moulton Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd January 1885 Town Beats, Reports of Robberies Inspectors and Sergeants will be held responsible for all Constables being acquainted (when parading for duty) with the particulars of Robberies and other information, foreign or otherwise, which may have been received at the office up to the time of the hour for parade, in order that they may be on the alert to discover the person or persons who may be wanted. Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th January 1885 General Order Number 9/1885 is amended as follows PC J. Johnston Reserve Division to Northwich Division to be stationed at Occleston vice PC Lewsley. PC G. Lewsley Northwich Division from Occleston to Moulton vice PC Dale. The transfer of PC H. Lloyd Northwich Division is cancelled. Chief Constables Office, Chester 29th January 1885 Constables Employed as Clerks Sergeants and Constables employed in Superintendents Offices will always appear properly dressed in the uniform in wear for the time being, they may however when actually engaged in writing wear the second best serge jacket. Prosecutions at Assizes and Sessions Superintendents will not unless the necessities of the case absolutely demand it, have themselves bound over to prosecute at Assizes or Sessions, as their time can be more profitably employed in Divisions. Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st January 1885 Special Service of Constables at Races, Agricultural Shows Etc. It will be distinctly understood that Constables detailed for duty at the above named meetings etc. are not employed in taking money at the gates or doors, or collecting tickets, but merely to prevent persons obtaining an entrance in contravention of the rules regulating their admission to the grounds and such like duties required from them. Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th February 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 13th instant, or as soon after that date as possible: Sergeant P. Royle from Astbury to Middlewich, Sergeant D. Robinson from Middlewich to Astbury. Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th February 1885 Constables Getting Into Debt The attention of the Cheshire Constabulary is drawn to Page 21 of the Order and Instruction Book in reference to the above, and the order therein given must be strictly observed. Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th February 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 14th instant: PC G. Frost Northwich Division from Smallwood to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe vice PC Simcock. PC J. Wilson Hyde Division from Dukinfield to Northwich Division to be stationed at Smallwood vice PC Frost. PC E.W. Elsley Northwich Division from Winnington to Hyde Division to be stationed at Dukinfield vice PC Wilson. Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th February 1885 The following transfers will take place on the under mentioned dates 14th February, PC W. Potts from Reserve Division to Wirral Division to be stationed at New Brighton vice PC Hampson. PC J. Hughes from Reserve Division to Wirral Division to be stationed at New Brighton vice PC Lamont. 28th February, Sergeant R.S. McDonald Altrincham Division from Bowdon to Knutsford vice Sergeant Gunn. Sergeant J. Leather Eddisbury Division to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Bowdon vice Sergeant McDonald. Sergeant P. Gunn Altrincham Division to Eddisbury Division to be stationed at Over vice Sergeant Leather. PC J. E. Daine from Hyde Division to Macclesfield Division to be stationed at Bosley vice PC Christian. PC H. Thompson from Macclesfield Division to Hyde Division to be stationed at Hyde vice PC Daine. PC T. Carter Northwich Division to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Ashley vice PC Roscoe. PC J. Roscoe from Altrincham Division to Northwich Division to be stationed at Northwich vice PC Carter. PC E. Christian Macclesfield Division from Bosley to Prestbury. Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th February 1885 Army Reserve Men Superintendents will at once report whether any of the Constables in their Division, who are Army Reserve men, have received notice to join their respective Regiments, or who may do so, together with the dates and places they are ordered to report themselves at for Army Service. Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th February 1885 Mad Dogs Several Dogs affected with Rabies having recently been seen and destroyed in the County, Superintendents will immediately instruct their Constables to closely observe all Dogs in their Districts, and see that stray ones are at once captured, and that any which may have been bitten are securely chained up, so as not to be dangerous to the public. Clothing and Equipment As the above are supplied to the force according to patterns approved by the Chief Constable, Superintendents will be held responsible that no alterations or additions whatever are allowed to be made in them without his written authority. The new Clothing and Caps for 1885 will not be issued until orders are given by the Chief Constable to do so. Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st February 1885 Town Beats Constables will be instructed carefully to observe especially at night, whether doors, windows, cellar coverings, and other places on their beats are properly secured, if open, the inmates should be at once informed, and in the event of there being no person on the premises, an examination should be made to ascertain whether any robbery has been committed, or persons secreted therein. Any unusual noises, by glass being broken or in dwelling houses. Lock-Up Shops, Offices etc. or dogs barking violently, should be enquired into, and Constables satisfy himself as to the cause. If any unoccupied Warehouse, Stores, Offices or other premises are found insecure, the Superintendents will as early as practicable inform the owner, and request that steps may at once be taken by them to have the places properly fastened at night. Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th February 1885 Correspondence Superintendents will in future (instead of writing across documents) whenever it is necessary for them, to further report on any remarks made by the Chief Constable on their letter etc. write same at bottom (if there is room) of their first report, or on the right hand side of same, on the back thereof. Service of Summons by Affidavit within the County In future the amount received for Magistrates Clerks Fees for Affidavits will be entered in Column 7 of Summons Sheets as having been paid to them, and in Column 'otherwise appropriated' in 17th Clause Return. The charge for service being accounted for in the Summons Sheets, and 17th Clause Return, in the Division in which the case is disposed of, instead of, as heretofore, in the Division in which the Summons was served. Conveyance of Prisoners to Jail Superintendents will instruct all their Constables that they are not required, if asked by prisoners, to inform them of the date they will be liberated from Jail, the Constables duty being simply to take care that offenders in their custody are safely delivered into prison. Dog Licences Superintendents will give instructions to their Constables to proceed against persons keeping Dogs without Licences, as directed in General Orders numbers 22/1882 and 23/1884. Constable M. Usher, Hyde Division is fined 10/- and reduced to 26/10d per week for being drunk when parading for duty at 10.15pm on the 24th instant. Constable R. Richardson of the same Division is fined 5/- and reduced to 25/8d per week for being drunk on duty at 9.15pm on the same date. Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th March 1885 Prize Fights As this offence appears to be on the increase in the county generally, Superintendents will instruct their Constables, especially on rural beats, to be on the alert, and to carefully observe the arrival of any unusual numbers of strangers, by road or rail, into their districts. Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th March 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 20th instant, Constable S. Burgess from Number 9 Stockport Division to Number 4 Nantwich Division to be stationed at Nantwich vice Constable Briggs. Constable R. Briggs from Nantwich to Wistatston vice Constable Hammersley. Constable P. Hammersely from Number 4 Nantwich Division to Number 10 Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn. Constable E. Jackson from Reserve Division to Number 9 Stockport Division to be stationed at Cheadle Hulme vice Constable Burgess. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th March 1885 Stopping Suspicious or Unknown Persons at Night. As felonies or other offences are frequently committed both day and night by persons driving carts and other vehicles, the police should ascertain, especially when they are met or seen at night, by making full enquiries from those in charge of the cart, or accompanying same, whether they are following their lawful employment or not. The removal of furniture or other goods at unusual hours should also be observed and the Constable satisfies himself that nothing illegal is being done. Quarterly Balances in Police Accounts. As it appears from the quarterly abstracts for the past quarter that in several Divisions the balances due by Superintendents are far in excess of £30.0s.0d mentioned in General Order 142/1884, the attention of Superintendents is again drawn to this matter, as the Chief Constable cannot allow unnecessary large sums of County money to be held in hand. All balances for or against Superintendents must also be deducted or added in the estimate for the ensuing quarter instead of omitting same altogether, as was done in some Divisions for the March quarter of 1885. Quarterly Accounts with County Treasurer Balances due and from Superintendents. In future the above balances will be paid after the meetings of each Police Committee (instead of as heretofore after adjourned sessions, which have been discontinued) which are held on the Wednesdays one clear month before each quarter Session's. Constable John Shaw, Altrincham Division, is reduced to25/8d per week for gross irregularities on night duty on the 6th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th March 1885 Constable John Bennett, Runcorn Division will be transferred from Runcorn to Walton on the 27th instant, vice Constable Marley resigned. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th March 1885 Payment of Accounts for Repairs at Stations and Other Bills. Superintendents will see that all bills, the expenditure having been duly previously authorised by the Chief Constable, are paid to the Contractors as soon as the work has been satisfactorily completed, and that no accounts whatever are allowed to remain unpaid for articles supplied for the public use, beyond the quarter in which the expense has been incurred, or the month first following same. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th March 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 20th instant. Constable T. Hatton, Altrincham Division to Reserve Division, as additional Constable at Eaton Hall, vice Constable Antrobus. Constable John Bracegirdle, Altrincham Division from Timperley to Wincham, vice Constable Hatton. Constable G. Harvey, Altrincham Division from Altrincham to Timperley vice Constable Bracegirdle. Constable James Boyle from Reserve Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Altrincham vice Constable Harvey, on the 27th instant. Constable A. Young from Reserve Division to Wirral Division to be stationed at Liscard vice Constable Morton of the 27th instant. Constable C. Antrobus from Reserve Division to Hyde Division to be stationed at Hyde vice Constable Gerrard. Constable W. Cutts from Reserve Division to Wirral Division to be stationed at Great Neston vice Constable Walton on the 27th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th March 1885 The transfer of Constables Antrobus and Young from Reserve Division to Wirral and Hyde Division in Divisional Order of the 16th instant is hereby cancelled. The following transfers will take place on the following dates. Constable C. Antrobus from Reserve Division to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe vice Constable Frost on the 20th instant. Constable G. Frost Nantwich Division to Hyde Division to be stationed at Hyde vice Constable Gerrard on the 20th instant. Constable C. Dean from Nantwich Division to Wirral Division to be stationed at Liscard vice Constable Morton on the 20th instant. Constable A. Young from Reserve Division to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe vice Constable Dean on the 27th instant (cancelled). Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th March 1885 Constable S.J. Wallace Runcorn Division is reprimanded, and reduced from 26/10d to 25/8d per week for gross carelessness in not keeping the Divisional Books properly. The Chief Constable has lately observed in Newspapers, certain paragraphs which clearly indicate that the information, contrary to General Orders of the 14th September 1881 and 74/1884, has emanated from the Police, especially in cases headed "Cleaver Capture of a Thief", and similar announcements, he therefore warns Constables that if it is found that they have given to the Press such information that their interest may suffer. Any special cleverness of action on their part should be noticed to Superintendent's who will without fail report same to the Chief Constable for his consideration. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th March 1885 Constables R. Richardson, Hyde Division and E. Miller, Reserve Division will be transferred to Wirral Division from the 1st proximo, as extra Constables during the Summer months at New Brighton. The following detail of Police will attend as below directed, in Wirral Division on the 3rd and 6th proximo Good Friday. Place Division Sgt's PC's Total Remarks New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am Altrincham Nantwich Northwich Hyde 1 1 1 1 3 8 3 8 4 9 4 9 Stockport 1 3 4 Totals 5 25 30 Eastham Ferry at 11am Broxton Eddisbury 1 1 4 2 5 3 Totals 2 6 8 Under Ins Downes New Ferry 12 noon Runcorn 1 3 4 Easter Monday New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am Altrincham Nantwich Northwich Hyde Stockport Runcorn Totals 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 3 6 6 4 2 3 24 4 7 7 5 3 4 30 Eastham Ferry at 11am Broxton Eddisbury Total 1 1 2 3 3 6 4 4 8 Under Ins Downes New Ferry 12 noon Runcorn 1 3 4 Constable R. Richardson, Hyde Division is fined 5/-, and reduced to 24/6d per week, for drunkenness and absence from duty on the 21st instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th March 1885 In addition to the Sergeants and Constables detailed for duty on Good Friday and Easter Monday next, the following Constables will attend at New Brighton police station at 11am on the above days. Good Friday Place Division Sgt Constable Total New Brighton PS at 11am Altrincham Nantwich Northwich 3 1 4 3 1 4 8 8 Easter Monday Place Division Sgt Constable Total New Brighton PS at 11am Altrincham Nantwich Northwich Hyde 1 3 3 2 1 3 3 2 9 9 The Sergeant and three Constables detailed for New Ferry in General Orders 33/1885 from Runcorn Division, will attend at New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am instead of New Ferry. Cloth Capes (rolled) will be taken by all ranks detailed for duty in this and General Order 33/1885. Transfers The transfer of Constable E. Miller from Reserve Division to Number 6 Wirral Division as directed in Divisional Order of the 27th instant is hereby cancelled. The following transfers will take place on the under mentioned dates:- Constable W. Harper from Number 4 Nantwich Division to Number 10 Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn vice PC Bennett on the 4th proximo (at his own expense). Constable A. Young from Number 11 Reserve Division to Number 6 Wirral Division as one the extra Constables at New Brighton for the Summer months on the 1st proximo. Constable J. Jennings from Number 11 Reserve Division to Number 7 Hyde Division to be stationed at Hyde vice PC Watkinson on the 11th proximo. Constable E. Miller from Number 11 Division Reserve Division to Number 7 Hyde Division to be stationed at Hyde vice PC Richardson on the 11th proximo. Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st March 1885 The under mentioned Sergeants and Constables will receive increase of pay as follows from the 26th instant. Division Rank Name New Rate Altrincham PC T. Egerton 28/- Altrincham PC Brand 24/6d Eddisbury Sgt G. Marshall 31/6d Eddisbury PC W. Foden 25/8d Nantwich PC G. Ennion 28/- Nantwich PC T. Jackson 28/- Nantwich PC L. Hodgkinson 24/6d Nantwich PC C. Nicholls 24/6d Continued Northwich PC J. Wilson 28/- Northwich PC H. Lloyd 26/10d Wirral PC G. Young 28/- Wirral PC J. Beeley 28/- Wirral PC T. Jones 28/- Wirral PC E. Shatwell 26/10d Wirral PC J.D. Venables 25/8d Hyde Sgt J. Rowe 32/8d Hyde PC W. Bythell 28/- Hyde PC W. Cooke 26/10d Hyde PC T. Cowap 26/10d Macclesfield PC Hough. A 24/6d Stockport Sgt E.C. Hicks 31/6d Stockport PC C. Bithell 24/6d Runcorn PC J.H. Bolton 28/- Runcorn PC G. Carrington 26/10d Vagrancy As the season is now upon approaching when an influx of Tramps may be expected and the usual petty theft be committed, Superintendents will give instructions to their Constables to use every possible means to suppress Vagrancy and to exercise a close supervision over these persons especially at night in rural districts by searching out buildings and other places. Constable W. Harper, Number 4 Nantwich Division is fined 10/- reduced to 26/10d per week and transferred at his own expense to Number 10 Runcorn Division for drunkenness on duty on the 26th instant. Constable J.J. Jepson will be transferred from Number 11 Reserve Division to Number 4 Nantwich Division on the 11th proximo vice PC Mason. Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th April 1885 The Sergeant from Broxton Division detailed in General Order 33/1885 and the additional Constable named in General Order 35/1885 from Altrincham and Northwich Divisions for Easter Monday will not be sent to Number 6 Wirral Division as detailed therein. Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th April 1885 As His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will pass through Cheshire on Tuesday the 7th instant between 9.30pm and 10.30pm, the following police arrangements will be carried out:- Constable Allonby, Reserve Division to be stationed at Over Railway Line at 7.30pm at Christleton Bridge. Constable Maddocks, Broxton Division to be stationed over Railway Line at 7.30pm at Black Dog Bridge. Sergeant Proudlove, Broxton Division to be stationed over Railway Line at 7.30pm at Golden Hook Bridge. Constable Fowles, Broxton Division to be stationed over Railway Line at 7.30pm at Ford Lane Bridge. Constable Foden, Eddisbury Division to be stationed over Railway Line at 7.30pm at Crimes Lane Bridge. Constable Latham, Eddisbury Division to be stationed over Railway Line at 7.30pm at Tilston Bank Bridge. Constable Eaton, Eddisbury Division to be stationed over the Railway Line at 7.30pm at Wardle Bank Bridge. Constable Ennion, Nantwich Division to be stationed over Railway Line at 7.30pm at Bridge by Canal on the Wettenhall Road. Constable Jackson, Nantwich Division to be stationed over Railway Line at 7.30pm at Bridge on the Middlewich Road. The above named Sergeant and Constables will be held responsible for the lines of Railway between the points opposite their names and that next adjoining Constable towards Crewe and they will use their utmost vigilance in the performance of this important duty. Inspector Hollingworth, a Sergeant and 8 Constables will be in attendance at the platform at Crewe Railway Station at 9.15pm to preserve order. Constable Mayers, Nantwich Division to be stationed over Railway Line at 7.30pm as Basford Hall Bridge. Constable Taylor, Nantwich Division to be stationed over Railway Line at 7.30pm at Chorlton Bridge. Constable Pearson, Nantwich Division, to be stationed over Railway Line at 7.30pm at Den Bridge on the Wrine Hill Road. The Sergeant and Constables above named will be at the places named at a time the Special Train passes same as shown in the printed route herewith sent, and as soon as the Royal Train has passed, they will leave and remain on duty on their districts until 12.30am (Crewe Section excepted). Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th April 1885 New Clothing All New Clothing, Great Coates excepted, and Capes will at once be fitted on (but not in any way altered or issued) and a Return sent without delay to this office. Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th April 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 18th instant:- Constable T. Lea from Audlem in Number 4 Nantwich Division to Seacombe in Number 6 Wirral Division vice Constable Naughton. Constable P. Naughton from Seacombe in Number 6 Division to Audlem in Number 4 Division at his own expense. Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th April 1885 The Court of Quarter Sessions having granted a gratuity, on the recommendation of the Chief Constable to the following Constables (they being incapacitated for further duty) they will be discharged from the Force on the 17th instant. Constable T. Reece Number 4 Nantwich Division, Gratuity of £50, Constable J. Royle, Number 10 Runcorn Division Gratuity of £35. Extra Duty Hours It will be distinctly understood that Constables must perform extra duty hours in their districts (beyond the 9 hours laid down as their duty) whenever the occasion arises requiring them to do so. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th April 1885 The transfers of Constables Lea and Naughton directed in Divisional Order of the 8th instant are postponed until further notice. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th April 1885 The transfer of Constables Lea and Naughton directed in Divisional Order of the 8th instant are postponed until further orders. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th April 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 18th instant. Constable J. Chatterton Number 2 Division to Number 7 Hyde Division, to be stationed at Newton. Constable A.J. Dutton, Number 7 Hyde Division to Number 2 Altrincham Division to be stationed at Lymm. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th April 1885 Tarporley Hunt Meeting. The following detail of police will attend the above meeting on Wednesday next 15th instant (1884 issue of clothing, helmets without spikes, white gloves, leggings, capes 9 (rolled) for use if required. Division Supt Sgt's Constables Total Remarks Eddisbury 1 1 At 9am Nantwich 1 9 10 1 Sgt & 4 PC's at 9am remainder at 10am Northwich 1 4 5 At 10am Wirral 1 10 11 Runcorn 1 4 5 Totals 1 4 27 32 1 Sergeant and 3 Constables from Broxton Division, 1 Sergeant and 5 Constables from Altrincham Division to be on the course for 11am. 3 Constables from Eddisbury Division for duty in Tarporley and vicinity from 1pm. In Plain clothes Inspector Downes Reserve Division and Constable Ennion, Wirral Division to work together. Inspector Atherton Macclesfield Division and 2nd Class Sergeant Vostz Wirral Division to work together. 2nd Class Sergeant Leah Reserve Division and 2nd Class Sergeant Newns Altrincham Division to work together. All the above men (except those in plain clothes) will parade opposite the Judges Box going on and coming off duty. Constables in plain clothes will meet the Chief Constable at 11am opposite the Paddock. All ranks will be alert to prevent betting and other illegal practices. Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th April 1885 Wirral Hunt Steeple Chases Saturday 18th April 1885 The following detail of police will parade opposite the Grand Stand at 11am on the above date. Division Supt Inspectors Sgts PC's Total Remarks Eddisbury 1 4 5 Nantwich 1 8 9 Northwich 1 5 6 Wirral 1 1 7 8 Runcorn 1 1 5 7 Reserve 2 Constables Alonby and Green Total 1 1 5 31 38 Clothing same as Tarporley (Leggings excepted). 2 Sergeants and 10 Constables from Wirral Division for keeping order on the course and protection of property in the neighbourhood. In plain clothes Inspector J. Downes and 2nd class Sergeant W. Leah Reserve Division, 2nd Class Sergeants R. Campbell, J. Vost and Constable J. Ratcliffe Wirral Division. The attention of all ranks is drawn to Memo to Superintendents dated 25th May 1882. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th April 1885 Constable 453 Thomas Dutton, number 2 Altrincham Division is transferred to number 10 Runcorn Division to be stationed at Moore, vice Constable 95 Joseph Royle discharged on the 24th. Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th April 1885 May Day at Knutsford 1885 The following detail of Police will attend at Knutsford at 9.30am on the 1st proximo Division Sgts Constables Total Hyde 1 6 7 Northwich 1 4 5 Stockport 1 4 5 Totals 3 14 17 Superintendent Leighton will detail three intelligent men for plain clothes duty. The Constables stationed in Knutsford with six others in uniform will keep order in the Town and its vicinity under Sergeant McDonald. Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th April 1885 Over, May Festival 9th May 1885 Division Sgt's PC's 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 Totals 2 10 12 Receipt of the above Orders will be acknowledged. Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th April 1885 2nd Class Sergeant W. Yearsley, number 2 Altrincham Division is reprimanded and Fined 7/6d for neglect of duty in not keeping the Divisional Books properly entered and posted up. Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th April 1885 Constable Henry Lloyd number 5 Northwich Division is Fined 15/- and reduced to 24/6d per week for Drunkenness on duty at Tarporley at 5.30pm on the 15th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th April 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 1st proximo:- Constable Thomas James from Number 1 Division to Number 4 Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe vice Reece discharged. Constable William Wood from Number 5 Northwich Division to Number 1 Broxton Division, (at his own expense) to be stationed at Tilstone vice Constable James transferred. Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th April 1885 Constable Henry Doyle is appointed assistant Inspector of Weights and Measures in Number 5 Northwich Division vice Wood transferred. Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th April 1885 Constable R. Noden, Number 6 Wirral Division is reduced to 26/10d per week for being in a Public House in uniform when on Special Duty at Parkgate Races at 8pm on the 18th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th April 1885 Pedlars Act 1871 Superintendents will see in the event of any person holding a Certificate under the above Act who is convicted of Felony in the County that a record of the conviction is endorsed on the Certificate (Section 14) and that if the Certificate is cancelled, that it is sent with the particulars of the case to the Police of the District in which it was issued. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st May 1885 Chester Races 1885 The following detail of police will parade at this office as follows:- Tuesday 12th May 1885 Division Inspectors Sergeants Constables Total Nantwich 1 6 7 Wirral 2 9 11 Runcorn 1 1 5 7 Totals 1 4 20 25 Wednesday 13th May 1885 Division Inspectors Sergeants Constables Total Altrincham 1 4 5 Eddisbury 1 3 4 Nantwich 1 1 13 15 Northwich 2 13 15 Wirral 1 10 11 Totals 1 6 43 50 Thursday 14th May 1885 Division Inspectors Sergeants Constables Total Altrincham 1 2 13 16 Nantwich 1 6 7 Northwich 1 6 7 Totals 1 4 25 30 Clothing of 1884 issue will be worn, helmets without spikes, white gloves, capes (rolled) for use if required. A good meal will be provided at the same place and price as last year and be paid as arranged on that occasion. 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 Number 7 Hyde Division and two Constables from Number 2 Altrincham Division will be stationed at Headquarters, arriving at 11am on the 12th May during the three day races for duty to protect property and in the outskirts of the City. Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th May 1885 Whitsuntide Holidays The following detail of police will attend at New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am on Whit Monday the 25th instant Division Sergeants Constables Total Eddisbury 1 3 4 Nantwich 2 11 13 Northwich 1 7 8 Hyde 1 5 6 Stockport 1 3 4 Runcorn 1 4 5 Totals 7 33 40 Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th May 1885 Oddfellows Fete at Bache, Chester, Whit Monday A Sergeant and two Constables from Broxton Division will attend at the above place at 11am on the 25th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd May 1885 Whit Monday Three Constables from Runcorn Division in addition to those directed to attend at New Brighton on the above day will parade at New Ferry (Wirral Division) at 11am on the 25th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd May 1885 The Chief Constable regrets to announce the death of Inspector H. Dutton, Number 6 Wirral Division. The Funeral will take place tomorrow the 23rd instant leaving the police station at Egremont at 1.30pm any member of the force wishing to attend may do so in uniform. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd May 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 23rd, Constable J. Millington from Number 2 Altrincham Division to Number 5 Northwich Division to be stationed at Kinderton. Constable M. Boaler from Number 7 Hyde Division to Number 2 Altrincham Division to be stationed at Altrincham vice Millington. Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th May 1885 Constable John Shaw, Number 2 Altrincham Division is reduced to 24/6d per week, fined 10/- and transferred to Number 6 Wirral Division for gross irregularities on night duty on the 18th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th May 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 29th instant:- Constable C. Dean, Number 6 Wirral Division as the additional Constable for Bidston Hill. Constable J. Shaw from Number 2 Altrincham Division to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at Liscard, vice Dean. Constable P.J. Wood from Number11 Reserve Division to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Horsefield. Constable J. Barber from Number 11 Reserve Division to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at Egremont, vice Chadwick. Constable A. Sutherland from Number 11 Reserve Division to Number 2 Altrincham Division to be stationed at Broadheath, vice Shaw. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st June 1885 Mines Regulation Acts, Disused Mine Shaft. Superintendents will make strict enquiry in their Divisions whether any unfenced or insecurely fenced old mine shafts exist reporting result to this office, they will also see that a careful observation is kept on such places and that any found insecure are at once notified to the Chief Constable. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st June 1885 Railway and Other Works, Volunteer Encampments causing an influx of persons into the County Superintendents will always report to the Chief Constable any arrival or assemblage in their respective Divisions of large numbers of Navvies or other persons. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st June 1885 Vagrancy The Chief Constable observes from the Return of the above for the year ending March last, that the number of Vagrants relieved (as compared with the previous year ) has (with the exception of Altrincham Division) very much increased which although it may be accounted for to a certain extent by the depression of Trade, also shows that begging is far too prevalent in the County, he therefore again directs that all ranks of the force will be on the alert and not in any way relax their efforts to check and put down professional vagrancy. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st June 1885 Constables on Detective Duty. Constables and others detailed for the above duty will not remain absent from their districts unless they have good enough grounds for expecting that they will by remaining be able to obtain valuable and useful information relating to the matters in hand, and must during such absence report daily to their Superintendent (who will inform the Chief Constable) the progress they are making in the enquiry, together with their address in order that they may be communicated with if found necessary. Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd June 1885 Superintendent J.J. Meredith Number 8 Macclesfield Division will revert to the rank of Inspector at £100 per annum from the 12th instant and be stationed at Sale in Number 2 Altrincham Division. Inspector N. Large Number 2 Altrincham Division is promoted to the rank of Superintendent at £130 per annum in Macclesfield Division and will take over all accounts, clothing, equipment, station houses from the 12th instant and furnish the Chief Constable with a certificate on the following day that he has done so. A balance sheet of the accounts of Macclesfield Division will also be sent to the Chief Constable signed by both parties not later than the 14th instant. The following promotions and transfers will take place on the 12th instant:- Sergeant W. Britton, Number 7 Hyde Division is promoted Inspector, vice Dutton in Number 6 Wirral Division at £90 per annum and will be stationed at the Head Quarters of the Division. 2nd Class Sergeant T. Walley, Number 1 Broxton Division is promoted Sergeant at 31/6d per week (including Merit Badge pay) and will be stationed at Gee Cross in Number 7 Hyde Division, vice Britton promoted. Inspector J. Walker, Number 6 Wirral Division from Birkenhead to Egremont vice Dutton deceased. Constable W. Maddocks, Number 1 Broxton Division from Christleton to Eccleston, vice Walley promoted. Constable P. Naughton from Number 6 Wirral Division to Number 1 Broxton Division to be stationed at Christleton vice Maddocks removed. Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd June 1885 New Clothing Serge clothing of this year's issue will only be worn in the day time after having been properly fitted and altered if required. Superintendents will without further delay report as directed in Memo of the 8th ultimo whether the alterations referred to therein have been completed, if not state the reason for such delay, they will also report what steps they have taken in reference to the caps as ordered in memo of the 14th instant. The report called for in Memo of the 25th ultimo in reference to Great Coats will also be furnished forthwith. Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th June 1885 Cottage Hospital, Demesome Street, Egremont. Constables and others on Special Duty at New Brighton on Bank Holidays and other occasions will be instructed when parading for duty to take all persons accidentally injured or otherwise who may require Medical Aid to the above Hospital reporting at once to New Brighton Police Station that they have done so. In the event of the person being unable to walk a conveyance may be obtained and an application with a report of the occurrence be made to the Chief Constable for his authority to charge the expense against the public. Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th June 1885 Wirral and Birkenhead Agricultural Society's Show at Birkenhead 17th, 18th and 19th June 1885, to be on the ground at 10am each day. The following detail of police will attend the above at the time stated:- Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Eddisbury 1 2 3 The 80 men applied for by the Committee for duty between 13th and 21st will be supplied by Wirral Division. Nantwich 1 2 3 Runcorn 1 2 3 Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th June 1885 Caps 1885 Issue. The new Caps when fitted will be taken into wear with the Serge Clothing. Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th June 1885 Beeston Castle Festival 22nd and 23rd June 1885. The following detail of police will attend the above Festival at 10am on the 22nd and 23rd instant. Division Supt Ins Sergeants Constables Total Broxton 1 3 4 Eddisbury 1 1 3 5 Nantwich 1 1 6 8 Northwich 1 3 4 Wirral 1 4 5 Reserve 1 2 3 Total 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 attended last year. Serge Clothing and new Caps 1885 issue and White Gloves will be worn, Capes taken for use if required. Detectives from Chester, Liverpool and Manchester will attend. The receipt of this Order will be acknowledged by next post. Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th June 1885 Divisional Occurrence Books. The Chief Constable having observed that no uniformity exists in posting the above mentioned book, directs that all Reports of Occurrences will be sent at once to Superintendents who will see that they are entered in the Divisional Book as soon as practicable. Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th June 1885 Caps. The Cap for the current year will always be taken into wear with the serge suit from 1st June to 30th September. All clothing must be properly marked before issued. (This Order will be entered on Form D/19). Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th June 1885 The following Constables are posted from HQ to Divisions. Constable H.J. Brailsford to Number 6 Wirral Division, vice Naughton transferred. Constable T. Dutton to Number 7 Hyde Division on the 20th instant vice Boaler transferred, Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th June 1885 Serge Clothing. The Chief Constable having observed that the serge trousers issued in 1883 have in some instances very much worn, care should be taken that the best serge suit be worn in the day time only. Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th June 1885 Weights and Measures It having come to the notice of the Chief Constable that in some cases Inspectors of Weights and Measures are in the habit of employing other members of the force, besides those appointed as their assistant, and directs that such practice be at once discontinued. If it is found that they cannot complete the Stamping and Adjusting on the days arranged additional ones must be fixed for the purpose. Constable P. Reilly Number 5 Northwich Division is discharged from the force from the 16th instant for absence from duty and being under the influence of drink on the 8th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th June 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 27th instant:- Sergeant Morgan Number 1 Broxton Division, will revert to the rank of Constable at 28/- per week and be stationed at Witton in Number 5 Northwich Division, vice Reilly discharged. Sergeant McMichael number 10 Runcorn Division to Number 1 Broxton Division to be stationed at Malpas, vice Morgan. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd June 1885 The under mentioned Superintendents, Inspectors, Sergeants and Constables will receive increase in pay as follows from the 25th instant. Division Rank Name New Rate Altrincham Superintendent Leighton £165 p.a. Runcorn Superintendent Leah £150 p.a. Nantwich Inspector Hollingworth £110 p.a. Wirral Inspector Walker £110 p.a. Macclesfield Inspector Atherton £100 p.a. Reserve Inspector Downes £110 p.a. Broxton Constable T. Metcalf 28/- p.w. Altrincham Sergeant R.S. McDonald 32/8d p.w. Altrincham Constable R. Buchanan 25/8d p.w. Altrincham Constable H. Caesar 25/8d p.w. Altrincham Constable J. Bethell 25/8d p.w. Continued Altrincham Constable M.H. Pritchard 25/8d p.w. Altrincham Constable G. Harvey 24/6d p.w. Altrincham Constable W. Mansell 24/6d p.w. Eddisbury Constable G. Roscoe 28/- p.w. Eddisbury Constable J. Povey 25/8d p.w. Eddisbury Constable T. Roberts 25/8d p.w. Eddisbury Constable A. White 24/6d p.w. Nantwich Constable W.H.Mason 28/- p.w. Nantwich Constable E. Edwards 26/10d p.w. Nantwich Constable T.Galley 26/10d p.w. Nantwich Constable C. Antrobus 26/10d p.w. Nantwich Constable R. Lee 25/8d p.w. Nantwich Constable J. Millineaux 25/8d p.w. Northwich Constable J. Johnston 26/10d p.w. Northwich Constable J. Bladon 28/- p.w. Northwich Constable E. Dunning 28/- p.w. Northwich Constable J. Millington 26/10d p.w. Northwich Constable H. Doyle 26/10d p.w. Wirral Constable E. Shatwell 28/- p.w. Wirral Constable J. Shaw 28/- p.w. Wirral Constable W. Parr 24/6d p.w. Wirral Constable H. Tudor 26/10d p.w. Wirral Constable W. Harris 25/8d p.w. Hyde Constable J. Fox 28/- p.w. Hyde Constable H. Thompson 24/6d p.w. Runcorn Constable T. Smith 28/- p.w. Runcorn Constable J. Bennett 25/8d p.w. Runcorn Constable S. Mellor 28/- p.w. Reserve Constable J. Allonby 24/6d p.w. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd June 1885 Opening of Hyde Town Hall The following detail of police will attend at Hyde Police Station at 1.30pm on the 27th instant, Serge Clothing and Caps (1885 issue) and white gloves will be worn, Capes to be taken for use if required Division Sergeants Constables Total Altrincham 1 6 7 Macclesfield 1 6 7 Stockport 1 6 7 Totals 2 18 21 Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th June 1885 Constable J. Nield, Number 4 Nantwich Division, is promoted to Sergeant at 30/4d per week from the 27th instant and transferred to Number 10 Runcorn Division vice McMichael transferred. Merit Badges Superintendents will see that Merit Badges if not already properly put on the clothing, are at once fixed on the right arm above the elbow as hitherto. Boiler Explosions Superintendents will give instructions to all ranks in their Divisions that in the event of a boiler explosion occurring in their district (except those exempted from the above Act under Clause 4) to at once warn the owner that he must within 24 hours thereafter send notice as required by the 5th Clause of the Act, together with the information shown in the Schedule thereto, to the President of The Board of Trade, and that any neglect to do so may subject him to a penalty of twenty pounds. English and Irish Labourers As the annual influx of Irish Labourers appears to have commenced into the County and disputes and assaults may arise between the above, Superintendents will give special instructions to their Constables to observe any appearance of disagreement and report at once if any breach of the peace is anticipated and steps taken to prevent same, which should be arranged so as to immediate and efficient. Special care should be taken in the matter on Saturday evenings in the neighbourhood of public houses. Whitewashing Cells at Police Stations. Superintendents will send in an estimate on or before the 30th instant showing what whitewashing is required to be done at each Station in their Divisions, and in future on the 1st June in each year. Sergeants or Constables stationed in or near the Stations may be employed to do the work for which they will be allowed Special Duty, the amount to be included in the estimate. Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th June 1885 Constable George Stewart is transferred from Reserve to Number 4 Nantwich Division from the 27th instant, to be stationed at Crewe vice Tomlinson. Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th June 1885 Allowance of Coal at Station Houses and Magistrates Rooms. The following quantities of coal will be allowed per annum for each station commencing from the 25th instant (from which no deduction will be made for private consumption) and a proportion of the cost of same charged in the second month of each quarter divided between Magistrates Rooms and the Police Station, one third to the former and two thirds to the latter. It must be distinctly understood that all fires in the public part of the several stations are always kept alight when required for the conduct of business and keeping the buildings properly aired and dried. Station Coal Tonnage Station Coal Tonnage Altrincham 14 Sandbach 5 Nantwich 14 New Brighton 5 Birkenhead 7 Neston 5 Hyde 14 New Ferry 5 Runcorn 14 Wilmslow 5 Broxton 10 Farndon 2 Oakmere 10 Malpas 2 Crewe 10 Audlem 2 Middlewich 10 Winsford 2 Dukinfield 10 Holmes Chapel 2 Macclesfield 10 Sutton 2 Sale 9 Hoylake 3 Over 9 Mottram 2 Northwich 10 Stayley 2 Egremont 9 Bollington 2 Liscard 16 Hazel Grove 2 Stockport 9 Cheadle 2 Hoole 9 Disley 3 Lymm 5 Northenden 2 Knutsford 5 Stockton Heath 2 Frodsham 5 Alderley Edge 2 Tarporley 5 Ellesmere Port 2 Marple 5 Bowdon 1 Alsager 2 Bredbury 2 Astbury Cottage 1 1/2 Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th June 1885 Inspector Britton, Number 6 Wirral Division will receive an increase of pay at £100.0s 0d per annum from the 25th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th June 1885 The following removals and transfers will take place on the 4th proximo Constable J. Dunning from Nantwich to Marbury in Number 4 Division, vice Nield. Constable H.J. Williams from Number 5 Northwich Division to Number 4 Nantwich Division to be stationed at Nantwich vice Dunning. Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th June 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 4th proximo, Constable William Gill from Sandbach to Booth Lane in Number 5 Northwich Division vice Williams. Constable J. Millington from Reserve Division to Sandbach in Number 5 Northwich Division vice Gill. Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd July 1885 Photographs of Prisoners. Photographs of Prisoners taken in Divisions not having been sent to Head Quarters as directed in General Order 64/1883, no charge for same will be allowed in the contingent accounts until the likeness and the information required therein has been received. Monthly Distribution Return The attention of some Superintendents is again called to General Order 103/1884 as inaccuracies continue to appear in the above, and they will see that the entries therein are correctly made. The word "District" in the last column but one will in future mean "Service in present station" instead of "Division" and be entered accordingly. Second paragraph of the above Order is hereby cancelled. Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th July 1885 Obstruction on Highways. The attention of the force is drawn to General Order 20/1883 in reference to the above, and care must be taken by each Constable on his district not to permit roads and highways to be blocked or in any way obstructed by the erection of Shooting Galleries, Nut Stalls etc. on Club Days, or similar gatherings, so as to cause interruption to the traffic or danger to persons travelling thereon. Lime and Stone Quarries. As some Superintendents when reporting, as directed in General Order 56/1885, in reference to "Disused Mine Shafts" intimated that there existed in their Divisions, Lime and Stone Quarries insufficiently fenced so as to be dangerous to the public frequenting the localities the Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will without delay see the owners or Occupiers of such places with the view of having them properly protected and made secure as to prevent accidents. Prisoners afflicted with fatal disorders. It having been represented that several prisoners have died in jail soon after Committal, the following rules will be observed in future in reference to prisoners in custody who complains of illness or show symptoms of being in a feeble state of health, whether they complain or not. 1st The medical man usually employed by the police in such cases, or in his absence the nearest available Doctor will be called to medically examine the prisoner, if found to be suffering from fatal disease, or serious disease a full report by the Doctor or Officer in charge of the Station of his/her state of health will be submitted to the Magistrates before whom the prisoner is brought. 2nd Special care must be taken as to the treatment while in custody of persons suffering from illness and as to the manner in which they are conveyed from jail or the Police Cells to the Court. 3rd In extreme cases and in the vent of the Medical man considering it would involve risk to life to take the prisoner before the Magistrate or detain him in the Cells, steps should be taken to remove him to the Infirmary or Hospital. The fees for medical attendance in these cases may be charged in the usual way in the Contingent Account. Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th July 1885 Orange Demonstration at Hooton Park 13th July 1885 The following detail of police will attend at the entrance to Hooton Park. Division Sgts PC's Total Remarks Nantwich 1 4 5 9.45am Reserve 1 2 3 Sgt Leah, PC's Green and Shaw Totals 2 6 8 Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th July 1885 Railway Warrants That part of General Order 1/1884 from the words "The Second Division" to the end and the first paragraph of General Order 100/1884 are hereby cancelled. The second part of the Warrant may be destroyed after the Constables claim on the same for travelling expenses has been settled. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th July 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 18th instant:- Constable T.J. Kelly from Number 10 Runcorn Division, to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at New ferry vice Laurence. Constable G. Fleetwood Reserve Division to Number 10 Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn vice Kelly. Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th July 1885 Constable A. Brand, Number 2 Altrincham Division, is dismissed from the force for drunkenness on the 11th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th July 1885 Opening of Free Library at Northwich. The following detail of police will parade at Northwich police station at 10am Tuesday next the 21st instant. Division Supt's Inspectors Sgt's Constables Total HQ 1 1 3 5 Broxton 3 3 Altrincham 1 10 11 Eddisbury 1 4 5 Nantwich 1 9 10 Northwich 1 1 2 12 16 Runcorn 1 9 10 Totals 1 2 7 50 60 The above will be dressed in Summer clothing, white gloves. In addition to the above the Northwich Division will find eight constables to head the procession, these should be tall well set up men, and will be dressed in full dress, 1884 issue, helmets, white gloves. Capes taken rolled for use if required. Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th July 1885 Rabbits, Nets found upon Highways. In all cases where Nets and Rabbits are found upon highways and no proceedings instituted a special report of the circumstances under which the property came into the possession of the police will be sent by Superintendents to the Chief Constable for his instructions as to the disposal of same. The Rabbits being perishable should be disposed of as soon as possible at Market price. Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th July 1885 The following allowances for cleaning Magistrates Rooms and Police Stations will be charged in the Contingent Account (Quarterly) from the 25th ultimo. The monthly payments are as follows:- Station Court Station Station Court Station Altrincham 10/- 10/- Oakmere 8/- 10/- Nantwich 10/- 10/- Crewe 12/- 10/- Continued Station Court Station Station Court Station Birkenhead 8/- 12/- Middlewich None 10/- Hyde 14/- 12/- Dukinfield 10/- 8/- Runcorn 14/- 10/- Macclesfield 12/- 10/- Broxton 8/- 10/- Sale 9/- 9/- Alderley Edge None 5/- Dukinfield 6/- Over 6/- 7/- Holmes Chapel None 4/- Northwich 12/- 10/- Sutton None 4/- Liscard 12/- 15/- Hoylake 1/6d 4/- Stockport 6/- 6/- Mottram 1/- 3/- Hoole None 6/- Stayley None 4/- Lymm 6/- 6/- Bollington None 4/- Knutsford 1/- 5/- Hazel Grove None 4/- Frodsham 6/- 3/- Cheadle None 4/- Tarporley 1/- 3/- Disley None 4/- Sandbach 1/6d 5/- Northenden None 4/- New Brighton 1/6d 4/- Stockton Heath None 4/- Neston 8/- 4/- Tattenhall None 2/- New Ferry 1/4d 4/- Alsager None 2/- Wilmslow 2/- 4/- Farndon None 4/- Malpas 1/- 4/- Budworth None 2/- Audlem None 5/- Tarvin None 2/- Winsford None 4/- HQ Office None 18/- Marple None 4/- Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th July 1885 Days Leave of Absence and Night Off Duty. Superintendents will report whether the instructions in General Order of the 17th April 1880, General Orders 15/1884 and 75/1884 are adhered to by them granting the indulgence of leave of absence to Constables especially in respect to those transferred to their Divisions for Misconduct in the Division they were removed from. Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th July 1885 Garden Robberies, Trespassing to Gather Mushrooms The attention of the force is drawn to Standing General Order 102/1884 and Superintendents will give special instructions to all their Constables to prevent such robberies and persons trespassing on lands in search of Mushrooms, committing damage etc. Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th July 1885 Constables Injured on Duty General Order 156/1884 will be altered after the words "report of case" thus "showing hour and the nature of the injuries received". Doors Found Open at Night. In the event of doors or other places being found open at night, either in Rural or Town Districts, Superintendents will cause an entry of same to be made in the Divisional Occurrence Book together with the steps taken to inform owners and others of the matter, as directed in General Order 19/1885. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th July 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 1st proximo:- Constable J. Green from Number 3 Eddisbury Division to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at Hoylake. Constable D. Venables from Number 6 Wirral Division to Number 3 Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Dunham on the Hill. Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th July 1885 Bank Holiday, 3rd August 1885 The following detail of police will attend at the under mentioned places in the Wirral Division on the above date. Division Sergeants Constables Total Altrincham 1 7 8 Northwich 1 7 8 Hyde 1 10 11 Runcorn 1 5 6 Totals 4 29 33 Wirral Agricultural Show Ground Bidston 10.30am Division Sergeants Constables Total Nantwich 1 9 10 Chester Regatta The following detail of police will attend the above at 10am on the 31st instant. Division Superintendent Sergeants Constables Total Broxton 1 2 3 Eddisbury 1 3 4 Total 1 1 5 7 Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th August 1885 (incorrectly dated in Order) Constable J. McLeod will be transferred from Reserve to Number 6 Wirral Division on the 8th instant and be stationed at Seacombe, vice Wright resigned. Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st July 1885 Old Clothing Superintendents will collect the following old clothing and send a complete list in detail of same showing each article collected from each man and the articles they wish to purchase at the Contractors price. 1 Cap 1883/84 issue, 1 Great Coat 1881 issue, 1 Tunic 1883/84 issue, 1 pair of Dress Trousers 1883/84 issue, 1 pair Undress Trousers 1884 issue, 1 Serge Suit 1881 issue. From the old clothing which is returned by Constables into stores, Superintendents will select for re-issue in case of necessity, two complete suits, consisting of the following articles:- 1 Cap, 1 Great Coat, 1 Tunic, 1 pair Dress Trousers, 1 pair under Trousers, 1 Serge Suit. The above will be sent to Head Quarters leaving each man in possession of 2 Helmets 1879 and 1881 issue, 2 Caps 1884 and 1885 issue, 2 Great Coats 1883 and 1885 issue, 2 Tunics 1884 and 1885 issue, 2 pairs of Dress Trousers 1884 and 1885 issue, 1 pair Undress Trousers 1885, 2 Serge Suits 1883 and 1885 issue. Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st August 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 5th proximo: - Constable J. Lea from Audlem in Number 4 Nantwich Division to Little Budworth in Number 3 Eddisbury vice Miler deceased. Constable 279 J. Shaw from Poulton in Number 6 Wirral Division to Audlem in Number 4 Nantwich Division vice Lea transferred. Constable J. Millington from Sandbach in Number 5 Northwich Division to Runcorn, at his own expense, vice Kelly resigned. Constable H. Marshall from Reserve Division to Poulton in Number 6 Wirral Division vice Shaw transferred. Constable James Hudson from Reserve to Sandbach in Number 5 Northwich Division, vice Millington transferred. Constable C. Sykes from Reserve to Higher Bebbington in Number 6 Wirral Division vice Constable John Edwards, to be stationed at Hoylake vice Constable J. Green resigned. Constables Poole and Riddlesworth, Number 2 Altrincham Division will exchange districts. Clothing. The new clothing for 1885 will be issued but not worn until 1st October next except when specially ordered. The following detail of police will attend at Colonel Scotland's House, Eaton Park, Chester at 1pm Friday 4th proximo Officers Name Division Sergeant Bradshaw Broxton Division (in charge) Constable Stockton Broxton Division Constable Naughton Broxton Division Constable G. Ennion Nantwich Division Constable Ridgeway Wirral Division. Constable Hudson Reserve Division Constable Sykes Reserve Division Superintendent Plant Will attend during the afternoon Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th September 1885 Spouting and Drains at Police Stations. Superintendents will see that the spouting and drains at all police stations are frequently inspected by the person in charge in order that they may be kept clear from obstructions so as to permit free flow of water through same. Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th September 1885 The following detail of police will attend at Cholmondeley on Thursday and Friday the 11th and 12th instant, parading on the first day at Broxton Police Station at 11.30am. Division Sergeant Constables Total Broxton 1 1 2 Wirral 4 4 Total 1 5 6 Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th September 1885 General Inspection. The Government Inspection will commence on the 24th instant. The general instructions given in General Order 82/1883 will be observed. The Inspection Return (herewith sent which must be carefully preserved as no other can be furnished) will be made out as directed in General Order 82/1883 and the Return of the number of persons Apprehended and Summoned to the 31st August 1884 and 1885. The Return under The prevention of Crimes Act will give the number of persons in the Division on the date of the inspection and Divisional form S/3 will be altered accordingly. Parade States and Division Form S/3 to be handed to the Chief Constable and herewith sent. All Station houses will be ready for inspection. The time and place for Divisions to parade will be notified hereafter. Amended Bye-Laws Bicycles Superintendents will keep carefully for reference in their office, copies of the above herewith sent, and see that the large posters are kept posted at each Police Station and other public places in their Divisions so as to be seen and read by cyclists. The attention of the police is specially drawn to paragraph 3 in large bills relating to bicycles. Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th September 1885 The General Inspection will commence on the 22nd instant instead of the 24th as intimated in General Order 101/1885. Constable A333 Thomas Sumner who will take number 213 is transferred from Number 6 Wirral Division to Number 4 Nantwich Division, vice Jepson resigned. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th September 1885 Chester Autumn Sports, 17th September 1885 The following detail of police will attend at this office at 11.30am on the above date: - Division Inspectors Sergeants Constables Total Nantwich 1 4 5 Wirral 1 6 7 Totals 1 1 10 12 Capes rolled for use if required. Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th September 1885 Explosives Act 1878 (Order in Council(No7 dated 12th August 1885) A copy of the above Order in Council will be given to each Inspector appointed under the above act who will carefully note in their guide books the alterations made which affects the amount of explosive which may be kept under certain conditions on premises registered for mixed explosives, and remove special disabilities hitherto attached to the keeping of Scultze Gunpowder, E.C. Powder and other small arm Nitro Compounds, and authorises the substitution of half a pound of such small arm Nitro Compound for each pound of Gunpowder not actually kept on premises registered for mixed explosives, where no explosives is kept other than Gunpowder, Small Arm Nitro Compound and Ammunition of the first Division of Class 6. No alteration is made regards premises on which any other explosive, such as Dynamite, Gun Cotton or Fireworks, is kept nor does the new order in any way effect the obligations imposed by Order of Council Number 7 (a) on the occupier of any registered premises on which any Nitro Compound or Cartridges made with same or other specific explosives are kept, of obtaining a Police Certificate to cover the keeping of such explosives. A copy of this Order will be given to each Inspector. Constables Standing at Attention As the Chief Constable has frequently to speak to some Constables of their slovenly way in which they stand when addressing him, Superintendents will at once caution all ranks in their Divisions that in order to maintain the character of the force for smartness they must when speaking to their superior officer stand in the position of "Attention ", as directed in the printed General Order number 1 dated 15th April 1885, a copy of which should be in all Duty Books. 2nd Class Sergeants. The rank of 2nd class Sergeants is abolished and in future they will be designated as "Acting Sergeants". Beards Etc. Constables and others who elect not to wear beards or moustache as permitted in General Order of April last (Number 4) must at all times appear clean shaven. Divisional Form DD/6 Report of Robbery. The above Form will be altered thus "Special remarks of Sergeant of Sections as to manner Robbery has been affected". Telegraph Offices. Superintendents will send in an amended list of all Telegraph Offices in their Divisions, showing the time messages can be sent and are received on week days and Sundays. In future Superintendents will be careful to notify to this office any alterations or additions in the Postal or Telegraph arrangements in their respective Divisions. Burglaries, Housebreaking Etc. As cases of Burglary and other serious Robberies have recently occurred in the adjoining Counties, Superintendents will see that all rank in their Divisions, are constantly on the alert to observe any strangers or suspicious persons entering, or taking temporary lodgings in their Districts, and that special attention is given to rural districts in going around houses and premises to see that all windows and doors are securely fastened and that no ladder or other articles which might be conveniently used to effect an entrance placed near windows. Constables in rural districts should vary their hours of day duty, patrolling during the early hours of darkness. The instructions in General Order of the 7th February 1885, General Order 19/1885 and Paragraph 1 of Memo dated 16th February 1885 will be strictly observed and carried out. A sharp lookout will be kept for the five men described in the information from the Staffordshire Police suspected of the Robbery from a Hotel at Stafford on the 13th instant copy of which is enclosed. Criminal Law Amendment Act 1885. Superintendents will send inn on or before 18th instant a Return on Form below:- List of known Brothels (see Section 13of above act) in............Division Description of house and where situated. Name of Tenant Name of Landlord or Owner Class of Persons who reside in and frequent the premises Whether the premises are considered a nuisance or annoyance to the neighbourhood Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th September 1885 The following transfers will take place from the 19th instant: - Constable 264 M.H. Pritchard at his own expense from Knutsford in Number 2 Division to Runcorn in Number 10 Division, vice Bryan. Constable 304 Isaac Bryan from Runcorn in Number 10 Division (at his own expense) to Crewe in Number 4 Division, vice Mullineaux. Constable 248 G. Roscoe from Helsby in Number 3 Division to Knutsford in Number 2 Division, vice Pritchard. Constable 164 J. Mullineaux from Crewe in Number 4 Division to Helsby in Number 3 Division, vice Roscoe. Government Inspection. The under mentioned Divisions will parade for Inspection as follows: - Number 8 Macclesfield Division at Macclesfield at 2pm Tuesday 22nd September 1885. Number 7 Hyde Division at Hyde at 10:45am on Wednesday 23rd September 1885. Number 9 Stockport Division at Stockport at 1.45pm Wednesday 23rd September 1885. Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th September 1885 Government Inspection. Divisions will parade as follows:- Date Division Place Time 22 September Macclesfield Macclesfield 2pm 23 September Hyde Hyde 10.45am 23 September Stockport Stockport 1.45pm 24 September Northwich Middlewich 11.15am 24 September Altrincham Altrincham 2pm 25 September Reserve Chester 9.45am 25 September Eddisbury Oakmere 11.30am 25 September Broxton Broxton 3.30pm 26 September Nantwich Nantwich 1.45pm 28 September Wirral Birkenhead 3.15pm 28 September Runcorn Runcorn 12.30pm Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th September 1885 Cheshire Agricultural Show. The following detail of police will attend the above Show at Bowdon at 9.30am on the 24th instant. Superintendent Leighton will arrange for any duty required before 9.30am. A Detective from Manchester will also attend. Summer clothing, Capes rolled for use if required. Division Sergeants Constables Total Hyde 1 9 10 Stockport 1 5 6 Totals 2 14 16 Malpas Autumn Sports. The following detail of police will parade at Malpas Police Station at 10.30am Tuesday 22nd instant. Summer clothing, Capes rolled if required. Division Sergeants Constables Total Broxton 1 3 4 Nantwich 1 5 6 Totals 2 8 10 Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th September 1885 154 Constable Joseph Weaver Number 5 Northwich Division, is fined 10/-, reduced to 25/8d per week and removed at his own expense on the 9th proximo to Number 10 Runcorn Division, to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Brailsford resigned. Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd October 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 5th instant: - PC223 W.H. Laurence from Reserve Division to Number 2 Altrincham Division to be stationed at Sale, vice Smallwood. PC230 J. Barber from Number 6 Wirral Division to Reserve Division. Football Matches. In future 1/- for each Constable for the first hour and 6d for every subsequent hour or part thereof will be charged for the attendance of Constables at the above meetings and Special Duty Allowance may be granted to them but to exceed the amount received from the Football Club. Constables must only be employed during their leisure hours on this duty the ordinary hours of duty must not be interfered with. The pay of the under mentioned Sergeants and Constables will be increased as follows from the 30th ultimo, further Number 167 Sergeant P. Walley Number 10 Runcorn Division is awarded the Merit Badge and Pay of 2d per day. Number/Rank Name Division New Weekly Rate 253 Sgt J. Bowyer Altrincham 32/8d 38 PC A. Dutton Altrincham 28/- 245 PC G. Brown Altrincham 28/- 323 PC T. Bowyer Eddisbury 28/- 202 PC J. Wright Nantwich 28/- 234 PC R. Simcock Nantwich 28/- 277 PC J. Potts Nantwich 26/10d 72 PC W. Clutton Nantwich 25/8d 101 PC T. Roscoe Northwich 26/10d 242 PC J. W. Gill Northwich 25/8d 121 PC J. Millington Northwich 26/10d 244 PC T. Knight Northwich 25/8d 106 PC J. Harrison Northwich 24/6d 128 PC F. Lomas Wirral 25/8d 297 PC J. Hughes Wirral 24/6d 298 PC W. Potts Wirral 24/6d 326 PC W. Cutts Wirral 24/6d 302 PC J. Woodrow Wirral 28/- 1 Sgt E. Ennis Hyde 32/8d 29 PC J. Wright Hyde 28/- 135 PC J. Griffiths Hyde 28/- 91 PC T. Parry Hyde 26/10d 243 PC W. Wood Hyde 25/8d 44 PC W. Gerrard Macclesfield 25/8d Continued Number/Rank Name Division New Weekly Rate 118 PC E. Jackson Stockport 24/6d 325 PC S. Finney Runcorn 26/10d 265 PC F. Bason Runcorn 26/10d 131 PC T. Breeze Runcorn 25/8d 172 PC W. Fryer Runcorn 25/8d T. Wilson Reserve 26/10d Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th October 1885 The promotion of Constable 243 W. Wood Number 7 Hyde Division to 25/8d per week as directed in General Order 115/1885 is hereby cancelled. Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th October 1885 Number 51 Constable Edward Davenport is transferred from Number 11 Reserve Division to Number 5 Northwich Division to be stationed at Northwich, vice Constable Weaver transferred to Runcorn. Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th October 1885 Number 104 Acting Sergeant W. Newns, Number 2 Altrincham Division is reduced to the rank of Constable, and will be removed at his own expense to Number 7 Hyde Division on the 24th instant for drunkenness and creating a disturbance in a public house. Number 90 Constable Thomas Roberts, Number 3 Eddisbury Division is fined 10/- and will be removed at his own expense to Number 2 Altrincham Division on the 24th instant for drunkenness on duty and absence from his Conference points. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd October 1885 The following Constables are promoted to Merit Class with extra pay of 2d per day. Number 162 Constable J. McHale Number 5 Northwich Division and Number 174 Constable A. Egerton Number 10 Runcorn Division. Special Duty of Constables when Conveying Prisoners to Jail In future no charge for Special Duty of Constables will be entered on Form F/11, as subsistence, unless the following conditions are fulfilled:- That the time occupied by the Constable in going from his station to the prison and back is not under six hours, or that the time he is absent covers an ordinary meal time. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd October 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 31st instant. Number 325 Constable S. Finney from Number 10 Runcorn Division to Number 3 Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Oakmere vice Constable Roberts. Number 230 Constable J. Barber from Number 11 Reserve Division to Number 10 Runcorn Division, to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Finney. Number 188 Constable J. Swindells from Number 11 Reserve Division to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at Liscard vice Shaw. Number 264 F. Curry from Number 11 Reserve Division, to Number 4 Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe vice Antrobus. Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st October 1885 Plain Clothes. The Chief Constable having observed a growing disposition on the part of some members of the force in the higher ranks, to appear in plain clothes, they are reminded that such a practice cannot be allowed as all ordinary police duties must be performed in uniform. Constables should also always be in uniform when on duty unless otherwise specifically authorised by their Superintendent or when in direct pursuit of thieves. Cruelty to Animals. The Constabulary will proceed against persons committing offences under the above Act in the same way as in other breaches of the law without reference to the Officers of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and should not arrest persons on their information merely, as was recently illegally done in a case in the Northwich Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th November 1885 General Election 1885 The Constabulary are reminded that by Section 9 of the 2 and 3 Vict: Chapter 93, all Constables are prohibited from voting or taking any part whatever in Elections, and the Chief Constable directs that they will carefully abstain from expressing in any way their political opinions. Conveyance of Prisoners to Jail. Superintendents will in future will see that Constables are always in possession of their Warrant Cards to produce to the Jailer if required when receiving remanded prisoners from Jail for conveyance to Court. Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th November 1885 General Election. Superintendents will report on or before the 16th instant what places (Drill Halls and similar places) can be obtained in populous places in their Divisions suitable for assembling a reserve of Constables in, and upon what conditions of hire or otherwise. They will also state what arrangements they propose making for supplying refreshments for the men. Premises found insecure at Night. In the vent of Constables finding doors, windows or other part of premises insecurely fastened at night during their hours of patrol, they will not except on request of the occupier , enter same but merely arouse the inmates and draw their attention to the fact, this instruction specially applies to Public Houses and all Licensed Premises. The following promotions and transfers will take place from the 3rd instant:- Sergeant W. Johnson, Number 3 Eddisbury Division to be Inspector at Runcorn at £90 per annum vice Roche directed to resign. Constable A. Egerton, Number 10 Runcorn Division to be Sergeant at 31/6d per week, including Merit Badge, vice Johnson promoted. Inspector Johnson is transferred from Number 3 Eddisbury Division to Number 10 Runcorn Division and will take up his quarters in the police station there. Sergeant P. Walley is transferred from Number 10 Runcorn Division to Number 3 Eddisbury Division and will take charge of Frodsham Station. Constable T. Breeze Number 10 Runcorn Division is removed from Runcorn to Weston vice Egerton promoted. Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th November 1885 General Election. Superintendents will obtain from the Deputy Returning Officer of Districts in their Divisions at once, and send to this office a copy of the large printed Notice announcing the days of Nomination and Polling, showing the places where Polling Places and Stations are situated. Names of Owners on Carts. Superintendents will give instruction to all their Constables to carefully observe all Carts passing through their Districts, to see whether the owner's names are properly painted thereon, special attention being given Hucksters, Greengrocers and Hawkers Conveyances in accordance with the provisions of the "Highways" and "Hawkers" Acts. Cutting and Stealing Evergreens. Constables will be on the alert to prevent damage being done to growing Shrubs and Evergreens, on their Districts and call upon any suspicious persons they may meet or see in possession of cuttings to account for the way in which they obtained them. Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th November 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 20th instant:- Number 57 Constable J. Millington from Number 5 Northwich Division to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at New Brighton. Number 206 Constable. H. Marshall from Number 6 Wirral Division to Number 5 Northwich Division to be stationed at Northwich. Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th November 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 21st instant:- Number 277 Constable John Potts from Crewe in Number 4 Nantwich Division to Mow Cop in Number 5 Northwich Division. Number 147 Constable R. Davidson from Mow Cop in Number 5 Northwich Division to Handley in Number 1 Broxton Division. Number 65 Constable T. Metcalfe from Handley in Number 1 Broxton Division to Crewe in Number 4 Nantwich Division. General Election 1885. The general instructions given in General Order 18/1883 will be adhered to at the coming Elections with the exception of the following Clauses which will be amended as follows:- Clause 4 to read. A copy of the instructions for Constables on duty at Polling Stations dated the 16th instant will be in possession of each man and be returned through the Superintendents to Head Quarters, Chester after the Election. Clause 7 to read. Lists of men detailed for duty by Superintendents at Polling Stations will be sent to the Chief Constable before the day of the Election care being taken to keep Constables in their Districts as much as possible. Clause 8 to read. The senior officer in charge of the Polling places will keep the Chief Constable well informed of the state of the Districts telegraphing at once in case of disturbance or riot, and as soon as the proceedings are over telegraph result and whether all passed off quietly. Clause 12 to Read. Officers in charge will recollect that if called upon to resist a Mob, that the most effectual way is for the Constabulary to keep "Shoulder to Shoulder", otherwise they become weak and powerless. Superintendents will concentrate their Divisions if called on in accordance with arrangements made as directed in Memo to Superintendents dated 14th August 1882. All the men not detailed for duty in the several Divisions will be ready to move on receipt of Telegram or other Message. Staves will not be drawn except by the direct order of the senior officer present or when the police have been assaulted and are likely to be over powered as such indiscretion might provoke a collision. Superintendents will place the Constables of the District on duty at several Polling places who will be relieved at certain periods of the duty for rest and refreshments. Superintendents will see that Constables stationed in Reserve are supplied with proper meals and lodgings if required to remain all night Constables on duty at Polling places will attend these for refreshments. Arrangements will be made by Superintendents for conveyances to be immediately available at places where Reserves are assembled in case there being no trains leaving to points where Constables may be required to be sent and at once send the Chief Constable a statement of what they have done. Superintendents and others in charge should be most careful not to unnecessarily expose their men to assault from a Mob. A Constable not the one stationed at the Polling Place who will remain to keep order unless there only is one will be detailed to accompany the Presiding Officer with the Ballot Box to the place where the votes are to be counted. Superintendents will see that all Constables on duty at Polling Places make the "Declaration of Secrecy" before a Justice, forms for which should be provided by the Returning Officer of the District, if not sent from Headquarters. The Declaration will be handed by each Constable to the Presiding Officer of the Station in which the Sergeant or Constable is placed for duty. Superintendents will have all persons whose names appear in the Return for year ending June last as willing to act as paid Constables, warned that their services may be required during the coming Elections, if being voters they will still consent so to act. Superintendents will if called on by the Acting Under Sheriff or Deputy Returning Officer of Parliamentary Divisions, post placards relating to the Election, and fix secret compartments at Polling Stations, charges for same being sent to the officer making the request. The High Sheriff and the Candidate are admitted to the Rooms without producing any Card no other person is to be allowed to enter unless he produces a Card signed by the High Sheriff or his representative. Superintendents will attend with a Sergeant and 5 Constables or a lesser number if sufficient, at places in their Divisions (not in Boroughs) on the days of Nomination, and dismiss the men to their homes as soon as the proceedings are over. Superintendents will detail sufficient numbers of Constables in plain clothes to mix in the crowd, so as to quietly obtain information of any intended attempt to create a disturbance or damage property together with any other circumstances which may come under his observation, showing the feeling manifested by the people, these Constables will keep up a constant communication with the officer in charge to enable him properly to handle the strength of police at his disposal. Orders relative to detail of police will be published here after, Constables for duty at Polling places will be there not later than 7.30am, those on Reserve at 11am. All ranks will wear helmets without spikes, and clothing of 1884 issue. Superintendents will acknowledge receipt of this Order by return of post and every subsequent Order relating to the Election in like manner. Parliamentary Election The following detail of police will attend at the under mentioned Polling Places for duty at the Stations on the 27th instant:- Altrincham Division Election Polling Place Police Division Sergeants Constables Total Altrincham Altrincham 1 5 6 Carrington Altrincham 2 2 Cheadle Stockport 2 2 Cheadle Village Stockport 2 2 Etchells in Stockport Stockport 2 2 Hazel Grove Stockport 2 2 Handforth Stockport 2 2 Lymm Altrincham 1 3 4 Northenden Stockport 2 2 Sale Altrincham 1 4 5 Stockport Stockport 1 2 3 Timperley Altrincham 2 2 Totals 4 30 34 The under mentioned Reserves will assemble at the following places:- Polling Place Police Division Supt Ins Sgt PC's Total Altrincham Altrincham 1 1 7 9 Northwich 1 2 20 23 Hyde 1 14 15 Macclesfield 1 3 4 Total 1 1 5 44 51 Polling Place Police Division Supt Ins Sgt PC's Total Cheadle Village Stockport 1 2 3 Hazel Grove Macclesfield 1 7 8 Lymm Altrincham Hyde 1 2 10 1 12 Totals 1 5 27 33 In the event of aid being required to quell Riot or Disturbance assistance will be sought by telegram (duplicate of same to Chief Constable) as follows:- Polling Station Officer in Charge at Police Division Altrincham Altrincham Carrington Altrincham Cheadle Hazel Grove Cheadle Village Hazel Grove Etchells in Stockport Hazel Grove Hazel Grove Hazel Grove Handforth Hazel Grove Lymm Altrincham Northenden Altrincham Sale Altrincham Stockport Stockport Borough Timperley Altrincham The following detail of police will attend the under mentioned Polling Places for duty at the Stations on the 27th instant:- Eddisbury Division Elections Polling Place Polling Division Sergeants PC's Total Acton Nantwich 2 2 Audlem Nantwich 2 2 Bunbury Eddisbury 2 2 Great Boughton Reserve 1 1 2 Bradwall Northwich 2 2 Bridgemere Nantwich 2 2 Little Budworth Eddisbury 2 2 Chester Castle Wirral 1 3 4 Continued.... Cholmondeley Broxton 2 2 Church Minshull Nantwich 2 2 Dunham on the Hill Eddisbury 2 2 Farndon Broxton 2 2 Frodsham Eddisbury 1 3 4 Kingsley Eddisbury 2 2 Malpas Broxton 1 3 4 Tarporley Eddisbury 2 2 Tarvin Eddisbury 3 3 Tattenhall Broxton 2 2 Wrenbury cum Frith Nantwich 2 2 Totals 4 41 45 The under mentioned Reserves will assemble at the following places:- Polling Place Polling Division Ins Sergeant's PC's Total Audlem Nantwich 1 2 3 Farndon Broxton 1 1 2 Frodsham Runcorn 1 1 5 7 Hoole Wirral 1 6 7 Kingsley Eddisbury 1 1 Malpas Nantwich 1 5 6 Tarporley Nantwich 1 4 5 Total 1 7 23 31 In the event of aid being required to quell Riot or Disturbance, assistance will be sought by Telegram, (duplicate of same will be sent to the Chief Constable who will be at Altrincham. Superintendent Plant will be at Malpas, Superintendent Naylor at Tarporley). Polling stations Officer in Charge Polling Division Acton Nantwich Audlem Nantwich Great Boughton Chester Bradwall Sandbach Bridgemere Nantwich Little Budworth Over Bunbury Tarporley Chester Castle Chester Cholmondeley Malpas Church Minshull Crewe Dunham on the Hill Frodsham Continued....... Polling Stations Officer in Charge Polling Division Farndon Malpas Frodsham Chester Kingsley Frodsham Malpas Chester Tarporley Chester Tarvin Chester Tattenhall Chester Wrenbury cum Frith Nantwich. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th November 1885 Parliamentary Elections. The Following detail of police will attend at the under mentioned Polling Places for duty at the Stations on the 30th instant:- Crewe Division Election Polling Place Police Division Sergeants PC's Total Alsager Northwich 2 2 Crewe Borough Nantwich 2 12 14 Haslington Nantwich 2 2 Nantwich Nantwich 1 3 4 Odd Rode Northwich 2 2 Shavington Nantwich 2 2 Sandbach Nantwich 1 3 4 Willaston Nantwich 2 2 Totals 4 28 32 The under mentioned Reserves will assemble at the following places:- Polling Place Police Division Supt Inspectors Sergeants PC's Total Crewe Altrincham Nantwich 1 3 20 5 23 6 Total 1 3 25 29 Nantwich Eddisbury Nantwich Hyde Macclesfield 1 1 2 1 3 1 10 5 20 15 12 7 23 18 Total 2 8 50 60 Continued........ Sandbach Northwich Stockport 2 3 2 15 10 20 12 Total 2 5 25 32 In the event of aid being required to quell Riot or Disturbance, assistance will be sought by Telegram, (duplicate of same will be sent to the Chief Constable who will be at Crewe. Superintendent Mayho will be at Nantwich) as follows:- Polling Place Officer in Charge at Police Division Alsager Crewe Crewe Borough Nantwich Haslington Crewe Nantwich Crewe Odd Rode Crewe Shavington Crewe Sandbach Northwich Willaston Crewe The Following detail of police will attend at the under mentioned Polling Places for duty at the Stations on the 1st December. Northwich Division Election Polling Station Police Division Sergeants PC's Total Aston by Sutton Runcorn 1 1 Barnton Runcorn 2 2 Davenham Northwich 2 2 Halton Runcorn 2 2 Marston Altrincham 2 2 Middlewich Northwich 1 3 4 Northwich Northwich 1 6 7 Over Eddisbury 3 3 Runcorn North Runcorn 1 5 6 Runcorn South Runcorn 3 3 Weaverham Eddisbury 2 2 Wharton Northwich 2 2 Totals 3 33 36 The under mentioned Reserves will assemble at the following places:- Polling Places Police Division Supt and Inspectors Sergeants PC's Total Barnton Runcorn 1 2 3 Marston Altrincham 1 2 3 Middlewich HQ Nantwich Northwich 1 1 1 1 2 6 7 3 7 9 Totals 2 2 15 19 Northwich Broxton Northwich Hyde Macclesfield Stockport 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 8 20 3 6 2 10 23 4 7 Total 2 6 38 46 Over Eddisbury 1 3 4 Runcorn Altrincham Eddisbury Stockport Runcorn 2 1 1 1 1 15 6 5 4 16 7 6 7 Totals 2 4 30 36 Wharton Eddisbury 1 7 8 In the event of aid being required to quell Riot or Disturbance, assistance will be sought by Telegram, (duplicate of same will be sent to the Chief Constable who will be at Northwich. Superintendent Hindley will be at Middlewich, Superintendent Leah at Runcorn) as follows:- Polling Station Officer in Charge at Police Division Ashton by Sutton Runcorn Barnton Runcorn Davenham Northwich Halton Runcorn Marston Northwich Middlewich Northwich Northwich Middlewich Over Middlewich Runcorn Northwich Weaverham Northwich Wharton Over Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th November 1885 Parliamentary Elections. The following detail of police will attend at the under mentioned Polling Places for duty at the Stations on the 1st December:- Wirral Division Polling Places Police Division Sergeants PC's Total Bebbington Village Wirral 2 2 Birkenhead Wirral 3 3 Ellesmere Port Wirral 2 2 Heswall cum Oldfield Wirral 2 2 Hoylake Wirral 2 2 Liscard Wirral 1 3 4 New Brighton Wirral 2 2 Great Neston Wirral 2 2 Poulton cum Seacombe Wirral 1 3 4 Great Saughall Wirral 1 1 Little Sutton Wirral 2 2 Upton (nr. Birkenhead) Wirral 1 1 2 West Kirby Wirral 2 2 Totals 3 27 30 The under mentioned Reserves will assemble as follows:- Polling Places Police Division Inspectors Sgt's PC's Total Bebbington Wirral 1 1 2 Liscard Wirral 1 1 8 10 New Brighton Wirral 1 3 4 Neston HQ Broxton Altrincham Wirral 1 1 1 1 1 2 6 5 2 3 7 6 4 Total 1 4 15 20 In the event of aid being required to quell Riot or Disturbance, assistance will be sought by Telegram, (duplicate of same will be sent to the Chief Constable who will be at Northwich. Superintendent Egerton will be at Birkenhead) as follows:- Polling Station Officer in Charge at Police Division Bebbington Birkenhead Birkenhead Birkenhead Ellesmere Port Birkenhead Heswall cum Oldfield Neston Hoylake Birkenhead Liscard Birkenhead New Brighton Birkenhead Great Neston Birkenhead Poulton cum Seacombe Birkenhead Great Saughall Neston Little Sutton Birkenhead Upton (Nr. Birkenhead Birkenhead West Kirby Birkenhead. Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th November 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 21st instant, Constable 144 John Beard, from Number 11 Reserve Division to Number 10 Runcorn Division, to be stationed at Runcorn vice Constable Fryer. Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th November 1885 Parliamentary Elections Superintendents will detail two Constables to attend at the time and place appointed in each Division for counting the votes after the close of the poll, or the following day, if so arranged by the Returning Officer, in the vent of the latter course being pursued. Superintendents will also direct two Constables to be in attendance to assist in taking charge of the Ballot Boxes during the night, unless arrangements are made for their safe custody in Jails. Stockport Borough Election 25th November 1885 The following detail of the Cheshire Constabulary will attend under the Command of the Deputy Chief Constable at the Court House at 8am. Division DCC Ins Sgt's PC's Total Hyde 1 2 13 16 Macclesfield 1 8 9 Stockport 1 4 5 Totals 1 2 2 25 30 Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st November 1885 Parliamentary Elections. The following detail of police will attend at the under mentioned Polling Places for duty at the Stations on the 2nd December 1885. Macclesfield Division Election. Polling Place Police Division Sgt's PC's Total Congleton Northwich 1 6 7 Hurdsfield Macclesfield 1 2 3 Macclesfield Macclesfield Hyde 1 1 4 3 5 4 North Rode Macclesfield 2 2 Sutton Macclesfield 1 4 5 Wildboardclough Macclesfield 2 2 Total 5 23 28 The under mentioned Reserve will assemble at Macclesfield:- Polling Place Police Division Supt Ins Sgt's PC's Total Macclesfield Nantwich 1 1 2 20 24 In the event of aid being required to quell Riot or Disturbance, assistance will be sought by Telegram, (duplicate of same will be sent to the Chief Constable who will be at the Crewe Arms Hotel until 1pm afterwards at Macclesfield as follows:- Polling Station Officer in Charge at Police Division Congleton Macclesfield Hurdsfield Macclesfield Macclesfield Macclesfield North Rode Macclesfield Sutton Macclesfield Wildboardclough Macclesfield Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st November 1885 Parliamentary Elections. The following detail of police will attend at the under mentioned Polling Places for duty at the Stations on the 3rd December 1885. Knutsford Division Election. Polling Place Police Division Sgt's PC's Total Adlington Macclesfield 1 1 Alderley Macclesfield 2 2 Allostock Northwich 2 2 Aston by Budworth Runcorn 1 1 Bollington Macclesfield 1 3 4 Daresbury Runcorn 2 2 Disley Stockport 1 3 4 Grappenhall Runcorn 2 2 Holmes Chapel Northwich 1 1 2 Knutsford Altrincham 1 3 4 Lostock Gralam Northwich 2 2 Mobberley Altrincham 2 2 Poynton Macclesfield 2 2 Prestbury Macclesfield 1 1 Rainow Macclesfield 2 2 Siddington Macclesfield 2 2 Whaley Bridge Stockport 2 2 Lower Whitley Runcorn 1 1 Wilmslow Macclesfield 1 4 5 Total 5 38 43 The under mentioned Reserves will assemble at the following place:- Polling Place Police Division Supt Ins Sgt's PC's Total Knutsford Altrincham Northwich 1 1 2 15 1 18 Total 1 1 2 15 19 Wilmslow Altrincham Macclesfield 1 1 2 15 17 2 Total 1 1 2 15 19 In the event of aid being required to quell Riot or Disturbance, assistance will be sought by Telegram, (duplicate of same will be sent to the Chief Constable who will be at Knutsford as follows:- Polling Place Officer in Charge at Police Division Adlington Wilmslow Alderley Wilmslow Allostock Northwich Aston by Budworth Northwich Bollington Wilmslow Daresbury Runcorn Disley Stockport Grappenhall Runcorn Holmes Chapel Middlewich Knutsford Altrincham Lostock Gralam Northwich Mobberley Knutsford Poynton Wilmslow Prestbury Wilmslow Rainow Wilmslow Siddington Wilmslow Whaley Bridge Stockport Lower Whitby Runcorn Wilmslow Wilmslow Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st November 1885 Parliamentary Elections. The following detail of police will attend at the under mentioned Polling Places for duty at the Stations on the 4th December 1885. Hyde Division Election Polling Place Police Division Sgt's PC's Total Bosden Stockport 2 2 Bredbury Stockport 1 2 3 Compstall Stockport 2 2 Dukinfield Hyde 2 2 Gee Cross Hyde 2 2 Godley Hyde 2 2 Hollingworth Hyde 2 2 Hyde Hyde 1 6 7 Marple Stockport 1 2 3 Micklehurst Hyde 2 2 Mottram Hyde 2 2 Newton Hyde 1 3 4 Romiley Stockport 2 2 Tintwistle Hyde 2 2 Total 4 33 37 The under mention Reserves will assemble at the following place:- Polling Place Police Division Supt Ins Sgt's PC's Total Dukinfield Nantwich 1 3 20 24 Hyde Northwich Wirral Hyde Runcorn 1 1 2 1 2 18 20 11 20 22 1 13 Totals 1 1 5 49 56 Mottram Hyde 2 8 10 Romiley Stockport 1 2 3 In the event of aid being required to quell Riot or Disturbance, assistance will be sought by Telegram, (duplicate of same will be sent to the Chief Constable who will be at Hyde, Superintendent Lingard will also be at Hyde as follows:- Polling Station Officer in Charge of Police Division Bosden Stockport Bredbury Stockport Compstall Stockport Dukinfield Hyde Gee Cross Hyde Godley Hyde Hollingworth Hyde Hyde Hyde Marple Hyde Micklehurst Dukinfield Mottram Hyde Newton Hyde Romiley Stockport Tintwistle Hyde Chief Constables Office, Chester 25st November 1885 Parliamentary Elections. Eddisbury Division Election In addition to the Reserves ordered to assemble in General Order 132/1885 the following Constables will parade at the under mentioned places on the 27th instant:- Farndon 4 Constables from Wirral Division. Tattenhall 1 sergeant and 3 Constables from Wirral Division. Northwich Election 1st December 1885 Northwich, 1 Sergeant and 10 Constables from Nantwich Division and 5 Constables from Hyde Division. Macclesfield Division Election 2nd December 1885 The detail of police at the following Polling places at the above Election will be furnished from Macclesfield Division instead of Hyde as directed in General Order 137/1885:- North Rode 2 Constables, Sutton 1 Sergeant and 4 Constables and Wildboarclough 2 Constables. The Superintendent detailed from Nantwich Division for Reserve at Macclesfield on the above date will not attend. Hyde Division Election 4th December 1885 The Reserve at Dukinfield at the above Election will consist of Chief Inspector Wood, Hyde Division, 2 Sergeants and 10 Constables from Nantwich Division instead of the detail ordered in General Order 139/1885. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th November 1885 Parliamentary Elections 1885. Superintendents and others in charge of Reserves will to prevent all confusion see that Constables, as soon as they have assembled, are told off in such formations as will enable them to act with the best effect when called upon. Superintendents will report to the Chief Constable the hour Constables on duty at Polling Stations, or as Reserves, are dismissed to their respective districts or Divisions, care being taken not to detain them any longer than is absolutely necessary. Conveyance of Prisoners, Div: Form F/11 In future Superintendents will enter on the second line in each case returned on the above Form, in column "Hour of Arrival", the time the Constable arrives at his station, care being taken that he returns by the first train after delivering the prisoner into Jail, Special Duty Allowance to be charged for the Constable under the Conditions mentioned in General Order 119/1885. Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th November 1885 Parliamentary Elections 1885. The under mentioned detail of police will be held in readiness at the Head Quarters of the following Divisions on the 30th November 1885. Division Inspectors Sergeants PC's Total Wirral 1 1 18 20 Runcorn 1 9 10 Total 1 2 27 30 Continued........ Division Inspectors Sergeants PC's Total HQ 1 4 5 Altrincham 1 7 8 Nantwich 1 10 11 Macclesfield 1 6 7 Total 4 27 31 Superintendent Hindley will travel to Northwich on closing of Polling Places at Middlewich on the 1st December the men on Reserve will also come with him if directed by the Chief Constable. Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd December 1885 Parliamentary Elections 1885. Disturbance at Northwich, 1st December 1885 Superintendents will send in a report giving the names of all Constables in their Divisions injured at the above, showing the nature of their wounds, and whether attended by a Medical man or not, and the time they are expected to be off duty. Execution of Warrants and Commitment The Constabulary will bear in mind that all Warrants of Commitment handed to the police must be executed as soon as the time allowed for payment of fine and costs has expired as directed on the face of same, and not be kept back at the instigation of any person to see whether the defendant intends to pay as the Magistrates alone have the power to grant an extension of time for that purpose. Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th December 1885 Persons Founded Drowned Superintendents will see that the clothing and any papers or other articles found upon bodies of unknown persons drowned etc. are taken possession of and carefully kept if not owned previous to the internment of the body for identification at the nearest police station. Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th December 1885 Number 126 Constable E. Barratt is transferred from Reserve to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn vice PC Breeze. Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th December 1885 Measurement For New Clothing and Caps. Divisions will parade as follows to be measured for above by Messes Hebbert. Date Time Division At Station 21 December 10am Reserve Chester 21 December 1.15pm Eddisbury Oakmere 22 December 9.15am Broxton Broxton 22 December 12.30pm Wirral Birkenhead 22 December 4.30pm Runcorn Runcorn 23 December 9.45am Altrincham Altrincham 23 December 1pm Northwich Northwich 23 December 4.40pm Nantwich Crewe 24 December 10.45am Macclesfield Macclesfield 24 December 12.30pm Stockport Stockport 24 December 3.10pm Hyde Hyde Superintendents will have ready made out on the arrival of the tailor a list of Constables (on Form to be sent) care being taken to enter the proper height of each man. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th December 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 1st January 1886:- Inspector J. Millington from Number 5 Northwich Division to Number 19 Runcorn Division at his own expense. Inspector W. Johnson from Number 10 Runcorn Division to Number 5 Northwich Division to be stationed at Northwich. They will receive pay in their present Divisions to the 25th instant inclusive. General Election Superintendents will report whether any of the Inspectors or Sergeants who supplied refreshments to Constables on Reserve etc. at the Elections have from the amounts charged to Constables been recouped all their expenses, if not, a statement of the deficiency will be sent to the Chief Constable for his consideration. Repairs at Stations. The attention of Superintendents is drawn to General Order 97/1884 which has not in some cases been complied with. Assize and Session Calendars Arrangements having been made for a copy of the above to be furnished from the Governor of Her Majesty's Prison, Knutsford (after the Trials)) to each Superintendent, they will see that they are kept carefully filed in a book in their respective offices for reference. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th December 1885 The following transfers will take place on the 26th instant. Number 185 Constable J. Sutton from Reserve Division to Number 10 Runcorn Division vice Bason directed to resign. Number 192 G. Crank from Reserve to Number 2 Altrincham Division vice Bethell resigned. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd December 1885 The under mentioned Sergeants and Constables will receive from the 26th instant an increase in pay as follows:- Division Rank/Number Name New Weekly Rate Broxton PC 120 M. Bell 28/- Altrincham PC 73 M. Wainwright 28/- Eddisbury PC 163 J. Hunt 26/10d Nantwich PC 141 R. Jackson 28/- Nantwich PC 214 T. Mayers 26/10d Nantwich PC 283 C. Nicholls 25/8d Nantwich PC 60 J. Watkinson 25/8d Nantwich PC 85 R. Sandbach 25/8d Nantwich PC 280 G. Stewart 25/8d Northwich PC 247 W. Massey 28/- Northwich PC 12 W. White 28/- Northwich PC 239 H. Doyle 28/- Northwich PC 206 H. Marshall 24/6d Northwich PC 178 J. Hudson 25/8d Wirral PC 136 H. Tudor 28/- Wirral PC 273 J. Laird 26/10d Wirral PC 316 J. Heesom 26/10d Wirral PC 40 J. Manley 25/8d Wirral PC 146 J. McLeod 24/6d Wirral PC 291 P. Wood 24/6d Wirral PC 299 C. Sykes 24/6d Wirral PC 332 C. Dean 25/8d Hyde Sgt 287 S. Heap 32/8d Hyde PC 18 W. Thomas 28/- Hyde PC 315 H. Thompson 25/8d Hyde PC 241 E.W. Elsley 25/8d Continued....... Hyde PC 260 L. Moulson 24/6d Macclesfield PC 189 A. Hough 25/8d Macclesfield PC 79 E. Kettle 28/- Macclesfield PC 92 D. Wharam 28/- Stockport Sgt 42 E.C. Hicks 32/8d Runcorn PC 319 J. Bennett 26/10d Runcorn PC 320 S.J. Wallace 26/10d Reserve PC 88 J. Allonby 25/8d Compiled by Jim Talbot, completed Saturday 9th February 2013 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166