Force Orders 1886
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CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY
GENERAL ORDERS
CJP4 VOLUME 4
2nd January 1886 ~ 29th December 1886
(Compiled by Jim Talbot Commenced 9th February 2013)
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Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd January 1886
The following promotions and transfers will take place on the under mentioned dates:-
9th January 1886
Constable 186 S. Mellor from Stretton to Barnton in Number 10 Runcorn Division.
Constable 155 J. W. Bottom from Number 10 Runcorn Division to Hyde in Number 7 Division.
Constable 298 W. Potts from Number 6 Wirral Division to Runcorn in Number 10 Division.
Constable 229 W. Harper from Number 10 Runcorn Division to Egremont in Number 6 Wirral Division.
Constable 104 W. Newns from Hyde Number 7 Division to Dukinfield in Number 7 Hyde Division.
16th January 1886
Consequent on the discharge of Chief Superintendent Egerton on Superannuation on the 25th instant on an annual pension of £133. Superintendent Hindley from Number 5 Northwich to Number 6 Wirral Division.
Superintendent Plant from Number 1 Broxton to Number Northwich Division.
Inspector Hollingworth from Number 4 Nantwich to Number 1 Broxton Division as Superintendent at £130 per annum.
Inspector J. Downes from Number 11 Reserve Division to Number 4 Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe vice Inspector Hollingworth promoted.
Inspector W. Britton from Number 6 Wirral Division to Number 11 Reserve Division as Detective Inspector at Head Quarters.
Sergeant O'Donnell Number 6 Wirral Division is promoted to Inspector at £90 per annum at Birkenhead vice Inspector Britton transferred.
Sergeant Davern will be removed from Upton to Neston vice O'Donnell promoted.
Acting Sergeant R. Campbell Number 6 Wirral Division is promoted Sergeant at 31/6d per week (including Merit Badge) and will be stationed at Upton vice Davern removed.
Constable 229 W. Harper Number 10 Runcorn Division is fined 15/- and reduced to 24/6d per week for drunkenness on the 25th ultimo.
Constable 104 W. Newns Number 7 Hyde Division is fined 10/-, severely reprimanded and reduced to 25/8d per week for drunkenness on the 29th ultimo.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th January 1886
Transfer of Superintendents and Inspectors.
Superintendents and Inspectors who will be transferred as directed in General Order 1/1886 will take over all accounts, Clothing, Equipment, and Station House Furniture etc. and furnish the Chief Constable with a Certificate that they have done so. A Balance Sheet of the accounts of Broxton, Northwich and Wirral Divisions will also be sent to the Chief Constable signed by the Superintendents taking charge of and leaving the Divisions not later than the 18th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th January 1886
The following transfers will take place on the 16th and 23rd instant:-Constable 106 John Harrison from Number 5 Northwich to Number 10 Runcorn Division to be stationed at Stretton on the 16th instant. Constable 265 George Vernon from Reserve to Number 5 Northwich Division stationed at Winnington on the 23rd instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th January 1886
In consequence of the visit of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales to Eaton, the transfers of Superintendents etc. as directed in General Order 1/1886 will not take place until the 25th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th January 1886
(recorded out of sequence as in GO)
The Chief Constable having observed that "Night Visits" have not been made to Constables on duty sufficiently often by Superintendents and Inspectors directs that in future Superintendents will make not less than six such visits monthly, three of which must be after midnight and Inspectors will visit nightly, two such visits per week at least to be after midnight. These visits must be equally divided between near and distant points in the respective Divisions and districts.
Chief Superintendents Egerton of Number 6 Wirral Division will be discharged from the force on the 15th instant on a pension of £133 per annum, granted by the Court of Quarter Sessions on the recommendation of the Chief Constable, and takes this opportunity of recording his appreciation of the meritorious, efficient, long and faithful service rendered by Mr. Egerton in the County.
Number 124 Acting Sergeant McCallen, Number 5 Northwich Division is fined 10/- and reduced to 25/8d per week for drunkenness on duty on the 28th ultimo and absence from duty on the 30th ultimo.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th January 1886
Visit of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales to Eaton Hall.
The following detail of police will attend at this office for duty at 1pm the 19th instant:-
At Eaton Hall
Rank/Number
Name
Division
Sgt 253
J. Bowyer
Altrincham
Sgt 174
A. Egerton
Runcorn
PC 87
T. Egerton
Altrincham
PC 38
A. Dutton
Altrincham
PC 111
M. Boaler
Altrincham
PC 199
D. Pearson
Eddisbury
PC 208
A. Darrock
Eddisbury
PC 321
L. Hodkinson
Nantwich
PC 263
R. Lee
Nantwich
PC 196
E. Dunning
Northwich
PC 178
J. Hudson
Northwich
PC 250
J. Morgan
Northwich
PC146
J. McLeod
Wirral
PC 74
T. Ratcliffe
Wirral
PC 310
J. Ennion
Wirral
PC 302
J. Woodrow
Wirral
PC 153
H. Bramhall
Hyde
PC 19
J. Ratcliffe
Hyde
PC 26
W. Cooke
Hyde
PC 92
D. Wharam
Macclesfield
PC 54
W. Baddiley
Stockport
PC 319
J. Bennett
Runcorn
At Hoole Duty in the Park.
PC 280
G. Stewart
Nantwich
PC 156
G. Hodgkinson
Northwich
PC 162
J. McHale
Northwich
PC 326
W. Cutts
Wirral
PC 35
W. Skitt
Hyde
PC 11
J. Fox
Hyde
PC 192
G. Crank
Altrincham
PC 199
T. Galley
Nantwich
PC 225
W. Cartledge
Macclesfield
Each Constable will bring with him both Great Coats, Capes, best Leggings and best Helmet and Cap.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th January 1886
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and other members of the Royal Family will pass through Cheshire on the following dates and between the under mentioned places.
Tuesday 19th January 1886
Between Den Bridge South of Crewe Railway Station and Chester Railway Station by the L&N.W Railway Company between the hours of 3.30pm and 5.35pm.
Wednesday 20th January 1886
Between Chester and Rock Ferry by the Chester and Birkenhead Railway between the hours of 11.40am and 12.10pm.
Between the hours of 4.15pm and 4.45pm by the L&N.W. Railway from Lime Street, Liverpool via Runcorn Bridge to Chester.
Constables will be stationed at all Bridges over the line of Railway and at important points where the line passes over roads and canals, special attention being given to those between Railway Stations.
Superintendents will warn Constables detailed for this important duty to use the utmost vigilance and at one to report to the Chief Constable what arrangements they have made, giving the name of that part of the line to be watched by each Constable, and locality of the bridges to be guarded.
Constables detailed for duty at several points must be at or about the places named between the hours given and be especially on the alert at the time the Royal Trains are passing.
As the above duty will form part of the Constables day duty, it must not interfere with their ordinary night duty.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th January 1886
Visit of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales to Eaton Hall.
Constables detailed for duty at Eaton Hall vide General Order 6/1886 will probably be required there until Monday the 25th instant they will therefore be prepared in every way to turn out clean, smart and well shaved. Spikes to Helmets will be worn, and Lamps for night duty brought.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd January 1886
Visit of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales to Eaton Hall.
The arrangements made for watching Railway Bridges, Roads etc. during the time of the Royal Train passed through Cheshire on the 19th instant will also be carried out on the Monday next 25th instant. The Royal Train leaves Chester at 1.30pm via Crewe to Euston Station. Unless circumstances direct otherwise Constables watching Bridges over the Railway will as the Royal Train or other train passes be on the Bridges overlooking the line in the direction in which the train is coming and immediately above the line of rails, other to that on which the train is travelling.
Constables watching Bridges etc. over which the railway passes will at the time of the train passing be at a point some forty or fifty yards away from the Bridge on the side nearest to the line of rails on which the train is travelling.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd January 1886
Constables Getting into Debt.
The attention of all ranks of the force is again drawn to the above matter referred to in General Order 14/1885, as the Chief Constable is convinced that no man can perform his duty strictly when in debt to Shopkeepers and others on his district.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd January 1886
Departure of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales from Cheshire.
The following detail of police will parade at this office at 11.30am on Monday next the 25th instant:-
Division
Inspectors
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Altrincham
1
6
7
Nantwich
1
3
4
Northwich
1
6
7
Wirral
1
12
13
Reserve
Ins Downes
1
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1
4
27
32
Helmets with spikes, Best Great Coat and Leggings will be worn Capes will be brought for use if required. Superintendent Plant will be in charge.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th January 1886
Number 225 Constable W. Cartledge Number 8 Division is fined 10/- and reduced to 26/10d per week for drunkenness on duty on the 23rd instant.
The following transfers will take place on the 30th instant:-
Number 225 Constable W. Cartledge from Number 8 Macclesfield Division to Number 5 Northwich Division to be stationed at Northwich.
Number 99 Constable J. Johnston from Number 5 Northwich Division to Number 8 Macclesfield Division to be stationed at Sutton.
Number 244 Constable T. Knight from Witton to Occlestone in Northwich Division.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st February 1886
Dogs Act 1871
The Chief Constable directs that the Constabulary will use the greatest diligence in carrying out the provisions of Sections 1 and 2 of the above Act, special care being taken how they attempt to handle stray dogs.
Superintendents will keep a list of all dogs detained under the Act showing how they are disposed of.
In the vent of a Court under clause 2, directing a dog to be destroyed it will be the duty of the police to see that the order is carried out, or at once to report that the owner has not complied with the order of the Court.
Persons who have failed to obtain Licenses for their dogs up to this date and have been requested to do so as directed in Memo of the 6th ultimo will be proceeded against in the usual way.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd February 1886
Constable 316 J. Heesom is transferred from the 6th instant from Number 6 Wirral Division to Head Quarters and will be stationed at Eaton Hall as an additional Constable there.
Constable 97 J. Crank from Reserve Division will replace Heesom at Seacombe.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th February 1886
The following promotions will take place from the 1st instant:-
Superintendent
Old Pay Rate
New Annual Pay Rate
Hollingworth
£130
£140
Plant
£165
£180
Hindley
£192
£200
Large
£130
£140
Leah
£150
£155
Ins. Johnson
£90
£95
Sergeant 271 Thomas Gosling Number 6 Wirral Division is awarded the Merit Badge and pay of 2d per day in addition.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th February 1886
Additional Constables
The numerals now on the clothing of the above Constables will be changed as follows:-
Northwich Division, Constable R. Drury from 327 to A1. Northwich Division Constable J.W. Lodge from 328 to A2.
Wirral Division Constable C. Dean from 332 to A3. Wirral Division At Eastham Summer Months A4. Runcorn Constable J. Thompson from 329 to A5. Reserve Division Constable J. Hindley from 330 to A6. Reserve Division Constable T. Hatton from 334 to A7. Reserve Division Constable J. Heesom from 316 to A8. Number 316 will be taken by a recruit at Head Quarters.
Superintendents will at once apply to this office for any letter or numerals required to carry out the above instructions. These Constables will be as before entered in red ink at the bottom of the Distribution Return and Nominal Rolls.
Constables Returning Off Special Duty.
The Sergeant or Senior Officer in charge of Constables sent on Special Duty will each be held responsible for ascertaining the time of departure of trains seeing that Constables are not detained beyond the time necessary to obtain refreshments (should such be required) and that they proceed at once by the speediest route to their respective districts.
Painting, Repairs to Court Rooms and Station Houses
Superintendents will at once report to the Chief Constable whether extensive structural repairs, additions or alterations are required at Station Houses in their respective districts, giving nature of same.
Duty of Constables in Robberies.
All Constables will be reminded that they must not consider their responsibility ceases after giving information of Robberies and other Occurrences to their Superintendents or Sergeants but remember that they are expected to carry out the instructions on Divisional Form D28/A in regard to these matters and to continue enquiries respecting the occurrence.
Constable 29 J. Wright of Number 7 Hyde Division is reduced to 25/8d per week for drunkenness on duty at 12 midnight on the 6th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th February 1886
The Chief Constable permits, as a record in the History of the Force, Mr. Oldmeadow, Chief Clerk, through the medium of this General Order to express his sincere thanks to the members and pensioners of the Cheshire Constabulary consisting of 14 Superintendents, 11 Inspectors, 57 Sergeants and 285 Constables, in total 367 officers, who have so kindly presented to him through the Chief Constable Lt. Col. J. H. Hamersley, the elegant and valuable Silver Tea Service purchased with their subscriptions in appreciation of his services connected with the Mutual Benefit Association established mainly through his efforts for helping its members and families, which present he values very highly not alone for its worth, but especially as it evinces such good feeling towards him after a service of upwards of twenty nine years in the Cheshire Constabulary, during which period it has always been his earnest desire not only to perform his duty in such a manner as to obtain the approbation of his Superior Officers, but also to endeavour to do all in his power to assist in, and promote the welfare of all with whom he has the pleasure of serving during his long connection with the force.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd February 1886
Number 190 Acting Sergeant J.A. Lewis, Wirral Division is reduced to Constable and will return to his duty.
Number 123 Constable P. Sumner is transferred from Head Quarters to Bowdon in Number 2 Altrincham Division vice Ceaser resigned.
Number 89 Constable T. Egerton, Number 2 Altrincham Division is fined 10/- reduced to 26/10d per week and transferred from Hale to Number 6 Wirral Division at his own expense to be stationed at Seacombe vive Heesom.
Number 272 Constable John Knight Number 3 Eddisbury Division has been discharged from the force for untruthfulness.
The following transfers will take place on the 26th instant:- Constable 190 J.A. lewis from Number 6 Wirral Division to Number 2 Altrincham Division, vice Sutherland transferred.
Constable 320 S.J. Wallace from Number Runcorn Division to Number 6 Wirral Division vice Lewis to be employed as Clerk in Divisional Office. Constable 286 A. Sutherland from Number 2 Altrincham Division to Number 10 Runcorn Division, vice Wallace to be employed as Clerk in Divisional Office.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th February 1886
Constable 270 J.A. Malkin will be transferred from Head Quarters to Over in Number 3 Eddisbury Division on the 27th instant vice Knight discharged.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th February 1886
Constable 65 T. Metcalfe Number 4 Nantwich Division is reduced to 24/6d per week for drunkenness and neglect of duty.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th February 1886
Flint County Election.
The following detail of the Cheshire Constabulary will attend at the under mentioned places for duty at the above Election:-
Date and Hour
Place
From which Division
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Remarks
1st Mar 4.15pm
Police Station Rhyl
Wirral
2
2
Leave Chester Station 2.55pm
2nd Mar 9.45am
Connah's Quay
Wirral
1
1
Leave Queens Ferry 9.28am
2nd Mar 10am
Flint
Wirral
1
2
3
Leave Chester Station 9.15am
2nd Mar 11am
Buckley
Nantwich
1
4
5
Leave Chester Station 10.20am
2nd Mar 11am
Rhyl
Altrincham
1
4
5
Leave Chester Station at 9.15am
2 Mar
11am
Rhyl
Northwich
3
3
Leave Chester Station at 9.15am
Total
3
16
19
2nd best Helmet and 2nd best Great Coat to be worn, 2nd best cape to be taken for use if necessary. The Sergeant from Altrincham Division will take charge of PC's from Northwich and see that they return to their Division without delay after performance of this duty.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd March 1886
Police Taking Charge of Horses and Carts.
In the event of it being necessary for Constables to take possession of horses and carts for safety in consequence of the drivers being drunk or incapable from other causes of looking after same, they will not on any account give them into the charge of a third person but personally see that they are delivered in safety to the owner or person in charge when he is fit to receive them
Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd March 1886
Misconduct Reports
Constables when writing out their defence to Misconduct Reports will address them to the Chief Constable, not to the Superintendent, the latter will submit same, together with the Report to the Chief Constable.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th March 1886
Weekly State and Sick Report.
Divisional Form D/34 is abolished, in future the new Form D/30 will be sent in weekly to reach this office punctually each Monday morning. In column "Remarks" opposite "Special Duty" the cause and nature of same must be given and "Vacancies" the date and whether caused by Married or Single Constables leaving. All Casualties must be accounted for in "State".
Guard Books for Calendars
The Assize and Sessions Calendars will be carefully fastened in above as soon as they are received, commencing with last January Sessions, and the Books kept ready for immediate reference.
Persons Convicted of Capital Offences
Superintendents of Divisions will on removal to Jail either before or after conviction take steps to inform by telegram, the Sergeant or other Constable stationed at the place where the prisoner is situate, to which the prisoner is remanded or committed, the time he may be expected to arrive, who will, if the place is in the County, make such arrangements as will prevent any disorder or unseemly conduct occurring on the removal of the prisoner from the Railway Station to the jail.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th March 1886
Marine Store Dealers and Dealers in Old Metal
Superintendents will see that the provisions of Sub Sections 1,2,3 of Section 480 of the Merchant Shipping Act 17 and 18 V. C104 are observed in their Divisions and that all Registered Dealers in old metals keep the Books prescribed in the Schedule of the Act 24 and 25 V. C110 and that person defined as "Dealers in Old Metals" in the 13th Section of the "Prevention of Crimes Act 1871" do not purchase any metal mentioned in the Schedule of the Act of less weight than the quantity set opposite such metal in the second column of the said Schedule.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th March 1886
Constable John Bradbury will be transferred on the 15th instant from Reserve Division to Number 7 Hyde Division, to be stationed at Newton vice Cowap resigned.
Superintendents will see that all Convictions for which Fees are to be credited to Justice Clerks (as provided for in the following Resolution of the Police Committee) are properly filed, in order that if at any time a copy of same may be required it may be obtained from the Clerk of the Peace on application.
Copy of Resolution 3rd March 1886
That instead of the Police Officers paying the Costs of the Justices Clerks in the cases where they are the Informers or Complainants and upon Conviction of the Defendants do not pay, or where the cases are dismissed, as they were authorised to do by Resolution of the Police Committee of the 15th November 1882, the County Auditors shall certify the amount of all such Fees and also all Fees remitted by the Justices and the County Treasurer shall allow the Justices Clerks credit for same in his accounts.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th March 1886
Transfers
The following transfers will take place on the 26th instant:-
Number 211 Sergeant H. Cooper, from Number 4 Nantwich Division to Number 10 Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn.
Number 126 Sergeant M. Batty from Number 5 Northwich Division to Number 4 Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe.
Number 252 Sergeant E. Bradshaw from Number 1 Broxton Division to Number 5 Northwich Division to be stationed at Northwich.
Number 3 Sergeant J. Pennington from Number 4 Nantwich Division to Number 1 Broxton Division to be stationed at Farndon.
Number 232 Constable T. Bowyer from Number 3 Eddisbury Division to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at Wallasey.
Number 77 Constable A. Moss from Number 8 Macclesfield Division to Number 5 Northwich Division to be stationed at Sandbach.
Number 178 J. Hudson from Number 5 Northwich Division to Number 8 Macclesfield Division to be stationed at Eaton.
Number 142 J. Marshall from Number 5 Northwich Division to Number 3 Eddisbury Division to be stationed at Kingsley.
Number 293 Constable J. Hunt from Number 6 Wirral Division to Number 5 Northwich Division to be stationed at Davenham.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th March 1886
Distribution List
Superintendents will see that the "Service of Constables" entered in the Distribution Return is the time they have been at their present station, as directed in General Order 82/1885 and the heading if not so printed, altered accordingly.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th March 1886
The following transfers will take place on the 25th instant, Superintendents report any delay to the Chief Constable.
Constable 294 J. Lester from Heswall to Thornton Hough in Number 6 Wirral Division.
Constable 183 T. Wilson from Upton (Chester) to New ferry in Number 6 Wirral Division.
Constable 311 H. Wilson from New Ferry to Thornton Hough in Number 6 Wirral Division.
Sergeant 174 A. Egerton Number 10 Runcorn Division will return to his duty as Constable at 29/2d per week from the 15th instant and transferred to Number 5 Northwich Division to be stationed at Lostock Gralam.
Acting Sergeant 295 E. Turner Number 2 Altrincham Division is promoted Sergeant at 30/4d per week and transferred to Nantwich Division vice Pennington.
Constable 162 J. McHale Number 5 Northwich Division is appointed Acting Sergeant and transferred to Number 2 Altrincham Division and stationed at Marston.
The following corrections will made in General Order 34/1886. From L. Hodkinson from Number 4 Nantwich Division to Number 3 Eddisbury Division. To G. Hodkinson from Number 5 Northwich Division to Number 8 Macclesfield Division.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th March 1886
Constables Injured on Duty
Whenever a Constable from any cause arising from injuries received on duty is placed on the sick list, the report from the Doctor in attendance, referred to in General Order 156/1884 will be sent to the Chief Constable.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th March 1886
Expenses of Conveying Prisoners to Jail
As the instructions in General Order 119/1885 appear to have been misunderstood by some of the Superintendents they will in future allow the authorised Special Duty Allowance to Constables conveying prisoners to Jail as directed in General Order 24th April 1880, which should be entered on Pink Form F/28, but only on Form F/11 if they are absent during a meal hour, or for six hours or upwards, Meal hours are to be considered as 8am to 9am, 12 to 1pm and 5 to 6pm. Care will be taken to enter on Form F/11 the cost of all subsistence provided for prisoners after Commitment, either on remand or when sent finally to Jail. In addition to the instructions in General Order 142/1885 Superintendents will enter on Form F/11 in cases where prisoners are conveyed from Prison to Court on second line column "Hour of Departure" the time the Constable leaves his station to precede to Jail for the prisoner. The Chief Constable calls for every attention to be paid to these instructions When rendering the quarterly returns. Should any Superintendent not thoroughly understand what is required he will at once seek further information from Head Quarters.
Correspondence
The attention of Superintendents is drawn to the instructions in Memo of the 27th June 1883 and the 16th February 1885, which have not in several recent cases been carried out. All reports sent to the Chief Constables Private Residence will be addressed as follows:-
Lt. Colonel J. H. Hamersley,
Chief Constable of Cheshire,
Hoole Lodge,
Chester.
Robbery Report Form DD/6
In future the original report made out by the Sergeant will be sent to the Chief Constable, Superintendents retaining copy for filing.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th March 1886
Altrincham Division Parliamentary Election
26th March 1886
The attention of Superintendents of Divisions in which the above Parliamentary Division is situated is drawn to General Order 18/1883, 130/1885 and 141/1885 the instructions in which they will see are strictly carried out and adhered to.
The following detail of police will attend at the under mentioned polling places for duty at 7.30am on the 26th instant.
Polling Place
Police Division
Sgt's
PC's
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
Northenden
2
2
Totals
4
30
34
The under mentioned Reserves will assemble at the following places to be at places no later than 11am.
Polling Place
Division
Supt
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Altrincham
Altrincham
Northwich
Nantwich
1
1
1
2
1
7
10
9
9
13
10
Totals
1
1
4
26
32
Cheadle Village
Hyde
1
2
3
Hazel Grove
Macclesfield
1
7
8
Lymm
Altrincham
Runcorn
1
6
2
6
3
Sale
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 (Copy od same to be sent to the Chief Constable) as follows:-
Polling Station
Supt or other 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
Cards of Instructions for Constables on duty at Polling Booths are sent this post, they will be returned to this office after Election.
Constable 272 S. Ennion is transferred from Reserve to Number 2 Altrincham Division to be stationed Sale, vice Laurence on the 3rd proximo.
The transfer of Sergeant 3 J. Pennington directed in General Order 34/1886 is cancelled and Sergeant 295 E. Turner will go to Farndon instead of Pennington.
Weekly State of Divisions
In addition to the instructions in General Order 28/1886 relative to accounting for "Vacancies" in the "State" the date and place of the Vacancy arising will be shown.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th March 1886
County Coroners Districts
A recent case having occurred in which a body has been removed from one Coroners District to another, Superintendents will certify in their next Monthly Confidential Report that the instructions in General Order 17/1884 have been carried out in their Divisions.
Reporting of Crimes, Outrages.
The Chief Constable having noticed that some Superintendents have not carried out the instructions in General Order 19th August 1881 directs that greater care may be observed in reporting the offences named therein, together with any unusual or special occurrence which may take place in their Division.
Plain Clothes
Some Superintendents not having observed the instructions given in General Order 120/1885, the Chief Constable directs that his orders will in future be adhered to.
Constable 280 G. Stewart Number 4 Nantwich Division is fined 10/- and reduced to 24/6d per week for being in a public house at Crewe when on duty on the 17th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th March 1886
Alterations to New Clothing, 1886 Issue.
Messrs Hebberts Foreman will attend at the place named below to examine each Constables clothing. Superintendents will have ready for the Tailor a complete list of all ranks on a double sheet of foolscap in the following form for him to fill in as each suit is examined
................................Division
Number
Rank and Name
Alterations Required
All Ranks will put on their new clothing (Tunic and Dress Trousers) at the Head Quarters of each Division, or the place where they parade before arrival of the Tailor and parade at the following places at the day and hour named:-
Date and Time
Division
Location
Tues 30th Mar 10am
Reserve
Chester
Tues 30th Mar 1.15pm
Eddisbury
Oakmere
Wed 31 Mar 9.15am
Broxton
Broxton
Wed 31 Mar 12.30pm
Wirral
Birkenhead
Wed 31st Mar 4.30pm
Runcorn
Runcorn
Thurs 1st Apr 9.45am
Altrincham
Altrincham
Thurs 1st Apr 1pm
Northwich
Northwich
Thurs 1st Apr 4.40pm
Nantwich
Crewe
Fri 2nd Apr 10.45am
Macclesfield
Macclesfield
Fri 2nd Apr 12.30pm
Stockport
Stockport
Fri 2nd Apr 3.10pm
Hyde
Hyde
Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th March 1886
Constable 370 Job Ennion, Number 6 Wirral Division is fined 10/- and reprimanded for illegally arresting a respectable tradesman on suspicion of stealing a coat on the 12th instant.
The following transfers will take place on the 3rd proximo:-
Constable 370 Job Ennion from Egremont to Little Neston.
Constable Young from Little Neston to Egremont.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th March 1886
The under mentioned Constables will receive increase in pay as follows from the 3rd proximo
Division
Rank
Number
Name
New Weekly Rate
Altrincham
PC 111
M. Boaler
26/10d
Altrincham
PC 67
J. Boyle
24/6d
Altrincham
PC 2
C. Shaw
24/6d
Nantwich
PC 321
L. Hodkinson
25/8d
Nantwich
PC 217
A. Pleavin
25/8d
Northwich
A/Sgt 124
A. McCallen
26/10d
Wirral
PC 16
R. Richardson
25/8d
Wirral
PC 175
W. Parr
25/8d
Wirral
PC 240
A. Young
24/6d
Wirral
PC 188
G. Swindells
24/6d
Wirral
PC 222
G. Fleetwood
24/6d
Hyde
Sgt 24
J. Harrison
32/8d
Hyde
PC 257
M. Usher
28/-
Hyde
PC 153
H. Bramhall
25/8d
Hyde
PC 55
J. Jennings
24/6d
Hyde
PC 160
J. Dutton
24/6d
Hyde
PC 17
E. Miller
24/6d
Stockport
Sgt 115
G. Foden
31/6d
Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th March 1886
Illegal Arrests
The Chief Constable deems it necessary to warn all members of the Constabulary to be most careful in the exercise of the large powers of arrest under which are authorised by law to act, and not to overstep them in the slightest degree, otherwise they lay themselves open to be proceeded against either civilly or criminally as the case may be.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th March 1886
Constables Leaving the Force or Transferring Division
Superintendents will inspect all the clothing of Constables and others when leaving or joining their Divisions, and see that Divisional Form D/3 is properly filled up and forwarded to the proper Quarter, the weekly rate of pay the Constable is receiving will also be entered at the foot of the form.
New Clothing
Superintendents will see that all the clothing marked by the Tailor as requiring alterations is at once packed up separately from the suits which fit, ready for transmission to the Contractor, but they will not forward to him until further orders. A copy of the Return on Form given in General Order 48/1886 will be sent to the Chief Constable filled up with the Tailors remarks. No New Clothing or Caps will be issued until so ordered.
Constable 243 A. Dutton will be transferred from Number 11 Reserve Division to Number 6 Wirral Division for duty at New Brighton on the 3rd proximo.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd April 1886
Tarporley Hunt Meeting
The following detail of Constabulary will attend the above meeting on Wednesday 7th April 1886 at 9am (1885 issue of clothing, Helmets without spikes, White Gloves, Leggings, Capes rolled for use if required).
Division
Sergeants
Constables
Total
Eddisbury
1
1
Nantwich
1
5
6
Northwich
1
7
8
Wirral
1
10
11
Runcorn
1
4
5
Totals
5
26
31
1 Sergeant and 3 Constables from Broxton Division and 1 Sergeant and 5 Constables from Altrincham Division to be on the course at 11am. 1 Sergeant and 2 Constables from Eddisbury Division for duty in Tarporley and vicinity from 1pm.
In Plain Clothes
Inspector Britton Reserve Division, Inspector O'Donnell Wirral Division, Acting Sergeant Leah and Constable Brown Altrincham Division under the special orders of Inspector Britton who will report to the Chief Constable what arrangements he has made. All the above men (except those in plain clothes) will parade opposite the Judges Box going on and off duty. All ranks will be on the alert to prevent betting and other illegal practices.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd April 1886
Constable Frank Homer will be transferred from Reserve Division to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at New Brighton.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th April 1886
Shrewsbury Races, 8th and 9th April 1886
The following detail of police will attend the above races on the 8th and 9th April, reporting themselves to the Chief Constable of the Borough at his office at Shrewsbury on the 8th at 10.30am.
Division
Sergeants
Constables
Totals
Nantwich
1
4
5
Wirral
1
4
5
Totals
2
8
10
1885 clothing will be worn, Helmets without Spikes, White Gloves, Leggings, Capes rolled for use if required.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th April 1886
Constable 187 W. Wynne, Number 10 Runcorn Division will be discharged on the 16th instant with a pension of £30 per annum, granted on the 3rd instant by the Court of Quarter Sessions on the recommendation of the Chief Constable.
Constable 132 G. Carrington, Number 10 Runcorn Division is reduced to 24/6d per week and transferred at his own expense to New Ferry in Number 6 Wirral Division.
The following transfers will take place on the 10th instant:-
Constable 314 J. Beeley from Number 6 Wirral Division to Number 10 Runcorn Division to be stationed at Comberbach.
Constable 132 G. Carrington from Number 10 Runcorn Division to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at New Ferry.
The following promotions will take place on the 10th instant:-
Constable 213 Sumner Number 4 Nantwich Division to 24/6d per week.
Constable 180 Leech, Number 4 Nantwich Division to 24/6d per week.
May Day at Knutsford 1886
The following detail of police will attend at Knutsford at 9.30am on the 1st proximo.
Division
Sergeants
Constables
Total
Northwich
1
4
5
Hyde
1
6
7
Stockport
1
4
5
Totals
3
14
17
Superintendent Leighton will detail three intelligent men for plain clothes duty. The Constable stationed in Knutsford and six others in uniform will keep order in the Town and in its vicinity under Sergeant McDonald.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th April 1886
Carrying Large Boxes and Parcels in Uniform
It having come to the notice of the Chief Constable that Constables often carry the above items when in uniform, directs that such an unbecoming practice be at once discontinued, except when absolutely necessary.
Coal
Superintendents will see that the quantity of Coal charged in their Accounts does not exceed the allowance granted for each station, as shown in General Order 79/1885, unless specifically authorised.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th April 1886
The following transfers will take place from the 16th instant:-
Constable 238 T. Jackson from Aston in Number 4 Nantwich Division to Preston Brook in Number 10 Runcorn Division, vice Wynne superannuated.
Constable 60 J. Watkinson from Crewe to Aston in Number 4 Nantwich Division.
Constable 190 J.A. Lewis Number 2 Altrincham Division is discharged from the force from the 10th instant.
Alterations of Clothing 1886 Issue
Superintendents will at once have the alterations which can be done by a local tailor executed, care being taken that no unnecessary expenses is incurred and that the garments are made to fit properly, the suits which are misfits and cannot be altered as above, will be sent forthwith to the Contractor together with a list of the articles forwarded, a duplicate of same being sent to this office. Superintendents will report when the alterations are completed, which must be carried out without delay, and send the Accounts from the local tailors to this office.
Extra Postage on Letters Etc.
Letters and documents being constantly sent to the Chief Constables Office, with an insufficient number of stamps affixed, thereby causing double postage to be charged. Superintendents will see that this does not occur again, if in any doubt as to the weight of the letter or parcel should be weighed before being posted either by the person sending it or at the Post Office.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th April 1886
Weekly Lists of Persons discharged on Ticket of Leave, and persons under police Supervision from Court and other Prisons.
A copy of the above has been ordered to be sent to the following places Chester, Altrincham, Birkenhead, Hyde, Macclesfield, Middlewich, Nantwich, Stockport and Runcorn they will be carefully filed for reference and a sharp lookout kept for all persons who may come to reside in Cheshire, care being taken not to interfere in any way to the prejudice of those who are known to be endeavouring to gain an honest livelihood. If these Returns are not received regularly notice of the same will be sent to this office.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th April 1886
The following detail of police will attend at the places named below in Wirral Division on the 23rd and 26th instant:-
Good Friday
Place
Division
Sgts
PC's
Total
New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am
Altrincham
Nantwich
Northwich
Hyde
Stockport
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
6
3
4
4
4
7
4
Totals
5
18
23
Eastham Ferry at 11am
Broxton
Eddisbury
1
1
6
3
7
14
Totals
2
9
11
New Ferry at 12 noon
Runcorn
1
4
5
Easter Monday
New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am
Altrincham
Nantwich
Northwich
Hyde
1
1
1
1
3
5
6
11
4
6
7
12
Totals
4
25
29
Easter Monday
Place
Division
Ins
Sgt's
Pc's
Total
Eastham Ferry at 11am
Broxton
Eddisbury
1
1
6
5
7
6
Total
2
11
13
New Ferry at 12 noon
Runcorn
1
4
5
Wirral Hunt Steeple Chase Races at Parkgate at 11am
(See GO72/1886)
Nantwich
Northwich
Wirral
Macclesfield
Stockport
Runcorn
1
1
1
1
1
1
6
2
7
7
2
7
3
1
8
8
3
Totals
1
5
24
30
Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th April 1886
The transfer of Constable 60 J. Watkinson as directed in General Order 65/1886 is hereby cancelled. Constable 263 Richard Lee is transferred from Crewe to Aston in Number 4 Nantwich Division vice Jackson.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd April 1886
Wirral Hunt Races 26th April 1886
Inspector W. Britton and Acting Sergeant W. Leah Reserve Division will attend in plain clothes. The following Constables in addition to those in General Order 70/1886 will parade at 11am on the concourse at the Winning Post:
From Altrincham Division 1 Sergeant and 3 Constables, from Runcorn Division 1 Sergeant and 2 Constables.
The Sergeant and 6 Constables detailed from Nantwich Division to attend the above will report themselves to Inspector Britton at Bishopfields Station at 10pm on Sunday the 25th instant, who will see that they are provided with lodgings for the night. They will leave Chester by the 8.50am train to Parkgate the following morning and report themselves to Inspector O'Donnell on the course at the Winning Post at 9.30am on the 26th.
Weekly State and Sick Report
The above having been sent in bearing different dates, Superintendents will in future make them out for the same date as the weekly Pay List and forward the Return to this office as directed in General Order 28/1886.
Constable 177 H. Hibbert is reduced to 25/8d per week and severely reprimanded for untruthfulness.
Burglaries and Housebreaking
As numerous burglaries and other serious robberies have recently been committed in the Northern Counties, Superintendents will at once see the Special Instructions in General Order 110/1885, are carried out by all Constables in their Divisions.
Alterations, Fixtures at Police Stations
The Chief Constable having observed that unauthorised alterations have been made at some Police Stations and fixtures put up and removed without his knowledge, direct all ranks occupying County Police Stations on no account to do so, without first obtaining his sanction.
Drunkenness
The power to apprehend persons of offences under Section 12 of the Licensing Act 1872 should be used with discretion, a Summons when the offenders and their residences are known being sufficient, except when in charge of Steam Engines or in possession of loaded firearms. Drunken persons should not be interfered with if going quietly home by themselves or assisted by friends, as such interference only irritates persons in that condition to commit more serious offences, for which adequate punishment is often not imposed in consequence of the injudicious action of the Constable.
Constable 104 W. Newns Number 7 Hyde Division is discharged from the force from the 24th instant for drunkenness on duty and insubordination.
Constable 316 F. Homer Number 6 Wirral Division is reprimanded and transferred to Number 7 Hyde Division vice Newns at his own expense on the 31st instant for using improper language to his Sergeant on the 21st instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th April 1886
Register of Distinctive Marks
The new Edition of the "Register of Distinctive Marks" sent to Superintendents will be kept carefully in their offices for easy reference and as it contains the names of all persons who have appeared in former Editions since 1st April 1876 any of the latter now in possession of Superintendents will be sent to the most important Stations in their Divisions. Superintendents reporting to this office how they have been distributed.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th April 1886
Chester Races 1886
The following detail of police will attend at this office as follows:-
Thursday 4th May 1886 at 11am
Division
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Altrincham
1
4
5
Nantwich
1
6
7
Hyde
2
9
11
Runcorn
1
1
5
7
Total
1
5
24
30
Wednesday 5th May 1886 at 11am
Division
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Altrincham
1
4
5
Eddisbury
1
3
4
Nantwich
1
13
14
Northwich
1
2
13
16
Wirral
1
10
11
Total
1
6
43
50
Thursday 6th May 1886 at 11am
Division
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Altrincham
1
2
13
16
Hyde
1
6
7
Stockport
1
6
7
Totals
1
4
25
30
Clothing 1885 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. Superintendents collecting and remitting the amount to this office.
The usual extra precautions will be observed in watching road 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.
1 Sergeant and 4 Constables from Hyde and 2 Constables from Altrincham will be stationed at Head Quarters for duty to protect property in the outskirts of the City arriving at Chester at 4pm on the 3rd instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th April 1886
May Day Festival at Knutsford
The following detail of police will attend the above in addition to those directed in General Order 62/1886, 1 Sergeant and 3 Constables from Altrincham Division and 2 Constables from Northwich Division.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 29th April 1886
Reports of Robberies and Occurrences
Instances having recently occurred in which Sergeants have neglected to report to their Superintendents robberies and other occurrences which have taken place in their districts, the Chief Constable directs that greater attention be given to this matter as it is their duty (and must be strictly and without delay carried out) at once to inform their Superintendent fully in reference to every occurrence reported to or coming to their knowledge.
Gypsies
Superintendents will that the instructions in General Order 42/1882 in reference to above are carried out in their respective districts.
Swains Heating Apparatus
Steam or other coal will not be used in the stoves named above, Gas, coke being the proper fuel, if this cannot always be obtained Cinders and Slack will be used.
Photographs of Prisoners
Superintendents will see that the above sent to Divisions for entering in the Guard Book referred to in General Order 125/1884 are not pasted to the description forwarded therewith.
Drunkenness
The attention of the force is drawn to General Order 8th September 1881, Paragraph 4, in reference to above.
Postage
In future instead of entering the above in their Contingent Account, Superintendents will see that the amounts are charged as follows in that part of the Form now used for the purpose i.e. "Postage at Superintendents Office for the month of" or "Postage at Superintendents Section for month of" and give total. The total being entered as now on the face of Form F/4. Superintendents will still have to furnish to them in detail the postage of each Section, and see that the amounts in their own Book and the Returns from Sections agree with those charged in the Contingent Account as above directed.
The following transfers will take place on the 8th proximo:-
Constable 116 Davenport from Reserve to Number 7 Hyde Division to be stationed at Dukinfield vice Newns.
Constable 187 Mills from Reserve to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at New Brighton vice Homer.
Constable 327 Denson from Reserve to Number 2 Altrincham Division to be stationed at Altrincham vice Lewis.
Constable 13 E. Latham Number 2 Altrincham Division is fined 10/- and reduced to 23/11d per week and transferred to Number 5 Northwich Division, at his own expense for drunkenness on the 24th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st May 1886
The following transfers will take place on the 8th May 1886:-
Constable 156 Hodkinson from Wharton to Northwich in Number 5 Division vice Roscoe.
Constable 281 Lloyd from Leftwich to Number 2 Altrincham Division at his own expense.
Constable 13 Latham from Sale to Northwich in Number 5 Northwich Division at his own expense, vice Lloyd.
Constable 110 Joseph Roscoe from Northwich to Wharton in Number 5 Northwich Division at his own expense vice Hodkinson.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th May 1886
Visit of Her Majesty to Liverpool
As at present arranged Her Majesty will pass through Cheshire on Tuesday the 11th instant between the under mentioned places. Between Den Bridge South of Crewe Railway Station and Warrington on the L&NW Railway between the hours of 6.16am and 7.18am arriving at the following Railway Stations:-
Betley Road 6.16am, Crewe 6.27am, Minshull Vernon 6.38am, Winsford 6.44am, Winsford Junction 6.46am, Hartford 6.53am, Hartford Junction 6.55am, Acton Bridge 6.59am, Weaver Junction 7.2am, Preston Brook 7.8am Moore 7.14am and Walton Junction at 7.18am. Trains travel via Warrington and Earlstown Junction. Superintendents through whose Divisions the train passes will acknowledge receipt of this order and notify any alterations made for watching Bridges. No person should be allowed to approach any bridge under or over which the Royal Train passes at the moment of its passing. Inspector Downes, a Sergeant and 4 Constables will be on the platform at Crewe Station during the time the Royal Train stops or passes through.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th May 1886
Visit of Her Majesty to Liverpool, Return Journey from
Liverpool to Windsor.
Superintendents will personally see that the precautions directed to be taken in Memo to Superintendents 28th ultimo are carried out on the above date. The Royal Train is timed to arrives at the following Stations Walton Junction 9.49am, Moore 9.52am, Preston Brook 9.55am, Weaver Junction 9.59am, Acton Bridge 10.02am, Hartford Junction 10.05am, Hartford 10.07am, Winsford Junction 10.11am, Winsford 10.13am, Minshull Vernon 10.17am, Crewe 10.24am and Betley Road at 10.31am.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th May 1886
Death of Superintendent Mayho Nantwich Division.
The Deputy Chief Constable regrets to make known to the force the death of the above officer on the 13th instant, and desires that Superintendents will allow any of the men of their Divisions who may wish to do so, to attend, in uniform on the 15th, care being taken that their Districts are properly watched by other Constables during their absence.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th May 1886
Over May Festival 22nd May 1886
The following detail of police will attend the above Festival at 10.30am on the above date:-
Division
Supt
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Remarks
Altrincham
Eddisbury
1
1
1
6
5
7
7
For duty on the Committee and Private grounds.
Northwich
1
6
7
For on the roads and neighbourhood
Totals
1
3
17
21
Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd May 1886
Bank Holiday, Whit Monday, 14th June 1886.
In consequence of Beeston Castle Festival and several other large gatherings taking place on the above date in the County, Superintendents will forward to this office on or before the 4th proximo all applications (on Divisional Form 1) for the services of Constables required on Whit Monday and Tuesday in their respective Divisions and let it be known that after that date, except under very special circumstances, no application can be entertained.
Superintendent J. Leah Number 10 Runcorn Division is transferred to Number 4 Nantwich Division from the 31st instant and will take over all Accounts, Clothing, Equipment, Station House furniture etc. in the Division and furnish a Certificate to the Chief Constable that he has done so. A Balance Sheet of the Account of the Division will also be sent to the Chief Constable signed by Superintendent Leah and Inspector Downes not later than the 4th proximo.
Charges of Rape and Criminal Assaults.
Superintendents will see that whenever a charge of Rape or Criminal Assault is preferred against any person, that the female upon the alleged outrage has been committed is if willing, at once examined by a Medical Man.
Constable 120 M. Bell Number 1 Broxton Division is transferred from Cuddington to Pulford vice Stockton deceased.
Constable 286 A. Sutherland is promoted to increase in pay of 24/6d per week from this date.
The following transfers will take place on the 29th instant:-
Constable 190 T. Finchett from Reserve Division to Number 5 Northwich Division to be stationed at Sandbach vice Knight discharged.
Constable 101 Thomas Roscoe from Number 5 Northwich Division at his own expense to Number 7 Hyde Division to be stationed at Mottram vice Johnson transferred.
Constable 50 J. Johnson from Number 7 Hyde Division at his own expense to Number 5 Northwich Division to be stationed at Buglawton vice Roscoe transferred.
Constable 50 J. Johnson Number 7 Hyde Division is severely reprimanded, fined 10/- and reduced to 25/8d per week for assaulting and making a false charge against A. Smith of Mottram on the 8th instant.
Constable 244 T. Knight Number 5 Northwich Division is fined 10/- and reduced to 24/6d per week for using improper language to his Sergeant on the 1st instant and discharged from the force on the 29th instant for drunkenness on duty at 11.20pm on the 20th instant.
Constable 327 A. Denson Number 2 Altrincham Division will be discharged from the force on the 24th instance.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th May 1886
The following transfers will take place on the under mentioned dates:- On the 29th May 1886 Constable 35 W. Skitt from Number 7 Hyde Division to Number 1 Broxton Division to be stationed at Cuddington vice Bell transferred to Pulford.
Constable 51 E. Davenport from Number 5 Northwich Division to Number Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe re vice transferred to Aston.
On the 5th June 1886 Constable 104 F. Cooper from Reserve Division to Number 4 Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe vice Stewart discharged.
Constable 316 A.S. Robinson from Reserve to Number 5 Northwich Division to be stationed at Northwich vice Davenport transferred to Crewe.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th May 1886
The following promotions will take place on the 1st proximo:-
Inspector J. Downes Number 4 Nantwich Division to be Superintendent at £130 per annum.
Sergeant A. Oldham Number 5 Northwich Division to be Inspector at £90 per annum.
Acting Sergeant T.M. Morris Number 7 Hyde Division to be Sergeant at 30/4d per week.
The following transfers will take place on the 31st instant:-
Superintendent J. Hollingworth from Number 1 Broxton Division to Number 10 Runcorn Division vice Leah transferred.
Superintendent J. Downes from Number 4 Nantwich Division to Number 1 Broxton Division vice Hollingworth transferred.
Inspector A. Oldham from Number 5 Northwich Division to Number 4 Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe vice Downes promoted.
Sergeant J. Bowyer from Number 2 Altrincham Division to Number 5 Northwich Division to be stationed at Sandbach vice Oldham promoted.
Sergeant T.M. Morris from Number 7 Hyde Division to Number 2 Altrincham Division to be stationed at Altrincham vice Bowyer transferred.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th May 1886
Chief Constables Inspection
Division will parade in New Clothing for Inspection by the Chief Constable on the under mentioned dates:-
Date and Time
Division
At Location
31st May 1.00pm
Broxton
Broxton
1st June 12.30pm
Wirral
Birkenhead
1st June 4.30pm
Runcorn
Runcorn
2nd June 11.45am
Macclesfield
Macclesfield
2nd June 2.30pm
Hyde
Hyde
3rd June 10.45am
Altrincham
Altrincham
3rd June 12.45pm
Stockport
Stockport
3rd June 3.00pm
Nantwich
Crewe
4th June 12.45pm
Eddisbury
Oakmere
5th June 10.00am
Reserve
Chester
Divisional, Sectional and Constables Books will also be ready for Inspection. This Parade will be held instead of the usual monthly parade of Divisions for June.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th May 1886
Use of Magistrates Rooms by Revising Barristers
Referring to General Order 13/1883 the charge to be made for the above to Revising Barristers will in future be 2/6d only, which will be allowed to the Constable for cleaning and be shown as such in the 17th Clause Return.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st May 1886
New Clothing 1886
The New Clothing and Caps after having been inspected and passed by the Chief Constable will be properly marked and issued to the Constables but must not be worn unless specially ordered before the 1st October next.
Superintendents Attending Petty Sessions
Superintendents will attend in uniform all Petty Sessions Courts held in their respective Divisions, also Courts held in other Police Divisions in which they have cases to bring before the Justices under the Licensing, Adulteration of Food and Drugs, Weights and Measures Acts and all important cases.
Postage Account
Superintendents will append the following Certificate at the foot of the amounts to be entered in the Contingent Accounts as directed in General Order 88/1886. "I hereby certify that I have personally examined the Postage Book of my Division for the month of................ And find the same correct: the amounts agreeing with the sums entered above Signed...........................Superintendent.
Gypsies Trespassing on Growing Grass, Damaging Flowers, Breaking Windows and other Wilful Damage.
Superintendents will see that the instructions in General Orders 42/1884 and 84/1886 in reference to Gypsies are strictly carried out, and when driving through their Divisions particularly to observe whether there are any indications of their having recently encamped, if so enquiries should at once be made into the matter. Superintendents will also personally warn all their Constables that it is their duty by diligently being on the alert to prevent any damage being committed in their Districts by persons trespassing on growing crops, breaking fences, taking flowers etc.
Constables Detailed for Special Duty at Races and Similar Gatherings
Superintendents will be careful not to send young and inexperienced Constables on Special Duties or for duty at Races or other gatherings where they have to deal with large crowds.
Constable 150 John Sherwin Number 5 Northwich Division is appointed Acting Sergeant and transferred to Number 7 Hyde Division to be stationed at Stayley vice Morris promoted.
Constable 280 G. Stewart Number 4 Nantwich Division was discharged from the force on the 29th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st June 1886
Constable 95 Eli Moors is reduced to 25/8d per week and transferred to another Division at his own expense for being absent from duty at 1.45am on the 31st May 1886.
The following transfers will take place on the 5th instant:-
Constable E. Moors from Number 2 Altrincham Division to Number 7 Hyde Division to be stationed at Gee Cross vice Skitt transferred.
Constable 258 T. Bowyer from Reserve to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at Seacombe vice Harris transferred to Eastham.
Constable 128 W. Beresford from Reserve to Number 4 Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe vice James transferred to Stapeley.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th June 1886
Charge and Summons Sheets
(1) In future in all cases in which the police are informers and a moiety of a penalty, or fee for Service of Summons should be credited to the 10th and 17th Clause Account and is not received from the Magistrates Clerks, will be entered in red ink on Divisional Form F/23, with the reason of credits having been received (in addition to those cases before accounted for therein), i.e. Cases in which persons are fined 2/6d, 5/- including costs and so on, no portion thereof being paid to the police either as a fine or costs.
(2) In all cases where persons are fined, in default sent to jail or allowed time, the final disposal must be clearly shown.
Parade States
Superintendents will always present the Chief Constable with a Parade State at his inspection of Divisions.
The Superintendents and Inspectors promoted and transferred at Broxton, Nantwich and Runcorn Divisions in General Order 96/1886 and 103/1886 will take steps to get themselves appointed at Petty Sessions, Inspectors of Explosives and any other Offices held by their predecessors, first report to the Chief Constable the nature of the Office and any allowance granted for performing the duties. The appointments (5) under Dogs Act sent for Superintendents will be acknowledged.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th June 1886
Whitsuntide Holidays
The following details of police will attend at the under mentioned places on Whit Monday and Tuesday 14th and 15th June 1886
Grand Fete at Eaton Hall, Chester
To parade at the West Lodge in the grounds of Eaton Hall at 10am 14th June.
Division
Supt's
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Broxton
1
1
3
5
Altrincham
1
8
9
Totals
1
2
11
14
New Brighton Landing Stage, Wirral Division at 11am 14th June 1886
Division
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Altrincham
1
6
7
Nantwich
1
4
5
Northwich
1
4
5
Hyde
2
12
14
Stockport
1
5
6
Runcorn
1
2
3
Totals
7
33
40
Beeston Castle Festival 10am 14th and 15th June 1886
Division
Supt
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Eddisbury
1
2
11
14
Nantwich
1
1
10
12
Reserve
1
2
3
Totals
1
2
5
21
29
Superintendents will detail for duty at Beeston Castle as nearly as possible, if without inconvenience, to the public service, the same PC's as last year.
Friendly Society's Fete at Sandbach
A Sergeant and 7 Constables from Northwich Division at 10.30am 14th June 1886.
Odd Fellows Fete, The Bache, Chester
Sergeant Warburton and 3 Constables from Reserve Division at 12 noon 14th June 1886, best serge clothing, caps 1886 issue, and white gloves will be worn. Capes rolled will be taken for use if required.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th June 1886
Cattle Stealing at Great Warford
The Chief Constable directs that all Constables are at once furnished with a copy of the description given below of a man wanted for stealing two Cows and threatening to shoot PC Commins at Great Warford Macclesfield Division on the 15th instant. Constables will make strictest enquiries on their beats for this man if hear of immediately to secure his apprehension. (Description contained at rear of General Order).
Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th June 1886
The following transfers will take place on the 19th instant:-
Constable 280 W.H. Bellhouse from Reserve to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at Seacombe vice Harris.
Constable 233 J. Johnson from reserve to Number 2 Altrincham Division to be stationed at Altrincham vice Denson.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th June 1886
General Election
The attention of Superintendents is drawn to Memo of the 10th November 1885 which will in future be acted upon at Bye and General Elections, together with all Orders and Instructions given on this subject.
Reports and Correspondence by Superintendents.
Superintendents will when making Reports to the Chief Constable do so in their own handwriting.
Charge Book
The Column in Charge Book "Property Found" will be neatly ruled and altered as shown below:-
Property found on person or elsewhere and how disposed of
Personal Property
Property subject of the charge found on prisoner or elsewhere
In cases where persons are bailed, or committed for trial the result will be entered in column "Remarks".
Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th June 1886
Officers and Constables on Detective Duty in Plain Clothes
As the usefulness of Detectives is much impaired by Constables in uniform saluting or otherwise identifying them when on Special Duty, Superintendents will personally warn all ranks not to address, salute or recognise, any member of the force when so employed, the latter must also be careful not to make themselves known by communicating with uniform Constables except when calling upon for assistance in carrying out the duty for which they have been detailed.
Constable 108 W. Riddlesworth Number 2 Altrincham Division is reduced to 25/8d per week and removed to another Division at his own expense for drunkenness on the 14th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st June 1886
Constable 177 A.F. Hayhoe will be transferred on the 26th instant from Reserve to Number 5 Northwich Division to be stationed at Winnington vice Vernon.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th June 1886
The following promotions will take place from the 25th instant:-
Officer
Old Rate
New Rate
Superintendent N. Large
£140 per annum
£150 per annum
Inspector Meredith
£100 per annum
£105 per annum
Inspector Atherton
£100 per annum
£105 per annum
Inspector Britton
£100 per annum
£105 per annum
Officer
Division
New rate
PC 35 W. Skitt
Broxton
28/- per week
PC159 S. Finney
Eddisbury
28/- per week
PC159 W. Mansell
Altrincham
25/8d per week
Sgt 117 W. Whiston
Nantwich
33/10d per week
Sgt 149 P. Royle
Northwich
32/8d per week
PC 265 G. Vernon
Northwich
24/6d per week
PC 171 R. H. Noden
Wirral
28/- per week
PC297 T. Hughes
Wirral
25/8d per week
PC 326 W. Cutts
Wirral
25/8d per week
PC 21 A. Bourne
Hyde
28/- per week
PC 30 J. H. Dent
Hyde
28/- per week
PC 91 T. Parry
Hyde
28/- per week
PC 313 T. Burgess
Hyde
28/- per week
PC 260 L. Moulson
Hyde
25/8d per week
PC 151 J. Dale
Runcorn
28/- per week
PC 106 J. Harrison
Runcorn
25/8d per week
PC 161 J. Millington
Runcorn
24/6d per week
PC 88 J. Allonby
Reserve
26/10d per week
Water Rates
In future the above will be charged in Contingent Account as follows:- 1/6th part of charge to Magistrates Rooms Account at all Police Stations where a regular Court is held for Magisterial business, the remainder to Police Stations.
Prisoners Property
Superintendents will be careful in seeing that all property found by the police on Prisoners or in connection with Prisoners, is fully entered on the Apprehension Form, Lock Up and Charge Books, and that receipts for same on the authorised form duly obtained for same before the property is ultimately disposed of, the receipts will be properly filed in the Property Receipt Book.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd July 1886
Answers to Letters and Enquiries
(out of date sequence in General Order)
The Chief Constable having observed laxity in reference to the carrying out of the above duty directs that all ranks in the force will exercise the greatest promptitude in this matter, so that no delay may occur in their answering enquiries made to them. Police enquiries from other forces should also receive immediate attention and reply.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th June 1886
General Election 1886 Stalybridge Borough 3rd July.
The following detail of police will parade as a Reserve at Dukinfield Police Station at 11am on the above date.
Division
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Altrincham
1
7
8
Nantwich
1
7
8
Northwich
1
6
7
Totals
1
2
20
23
Denbigh County Election
The following detail of Police will attend the above Election on the under mentioned dates and parade at the Chief Constables Office Wrexham:-
Date/Time
Division
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Monday 5th July
Wirral
1
4
5
Tuesday 6th July
Nantwich
Wirral
Runcorn
1
1
1
8
6
3
9
7
4
Total
1
2
17
20
Stockport Borough Election 2nd July 1886
The following detail of the Cheshire Constabulary will attend under the Command of the Deputy Chief Constable at The Court House at 10am.
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
The following clothing will be worn at the ensuing County and Borough Elections. 2nd Best Helmet without spike, 2nd Best Serge Suit Capes (Rolled) to be taken for use if required.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd July 1886
Denbighshire Election
The detail of police directed to attend the above Election in General Order 131/1886 will parade as follows:-
On the 5th instant at the Chief Constables Office, County Police, Wrexham at 5.15pm.
On the 6th instant at the Chief Constables Office, County Police, Wrexham at 10am.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd July 1886
Parliamentary Elections
The following detail of police will attend at the under mentioned Polling Places for duty at the Stations on the 9th July 1886:-
Hyde Division Election
Polling Places
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
Hollingworth
Hyde
2
2
Godley
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
Totals
4
33
37
The under mentioned Reserves will assemble at the following places at 10am:-
Polling Places
Division
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Hyde
Altrincham
Nantwich
Northwich
Wirral
Runcorn
1
1
1
1
1
1
9
9
9
20
5
10
10
10
22
6
Totals
1
5
52
58
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 to Chief Constable who will be at Hyde) as follows:-
At Polling Stations
Supt or Other In Charge
Division
Bosden
Stockport
Bredbury
Stockport
Compstall
Hyde
Dukinfield
Hyde
Gee Cross
Hyde
Godley
Hyde
Hollingworth
Hyde
Hyde
Hyde
Marple
Stockport
Micklehurst
Dukinfield
Mottram
Hyde
Newton
Hyde
Romiley
Stockport
Tintwistle
Hyde
General Election Chester City, 6th July 1886
The following detail of the Cheshire Constabulary will parade at the Town Hall Chester not later than 12 noon for duty at the above Election:-
Division
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Altrincham
1
1
10
12
Northwich
1
10
11
Hyde
1
10
11
Macclesfield
1
5
6
Stockport
3
3
Runcorn
3
3
Totals
1
4
43
49
General Election Chester City, 6th July 1886
For Reserve
The following detail of police will parade at 12 noon on the above date at Bishopfields Police Station:-
Division
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Nantwich
1
4
5
Wirral
1
5
6
Total
2
9
11
Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th July 1886
Superintendents and Inspectors Clothing
The clothing of Superintendents and Inspectors, who are discharged from the force or promoted to higher rank, will be sent to Head Quarters, and no part of same handed over by them to their successors.
The following transfers will take place on the 16th instant:-
Constable 108 W. Riddlesworth from Number 2 Altrincham Division to Number 10 Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn vice Weaver ordered to resign.
Constable 244 W. Commins from Number 8 Macclesfield Division to Number 2 Altrincham Division to be stationed at Broadheath vice Riddlesworth transferred.
Constable 125 T. H. Garner from Number 11 Runcorn Division to Number 8 Macclesfield Division to be stationed at Wilmslow vice Commins transferred.
Constable 251 J. Atherton from Number 11 Reserve to Number 2 Altrincham Division to be stationed at Sale vice Mansell transferred.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th July 1886
Parliamentary Election
The following detail of police will attend at the under mentioned Polling places for duty at the Stations on the 12th instant.
Crewe Division Election
Polling Place
Polling Division
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Alsager
Northwich
2
2
Crewe Borough
Nantwich
2
12
14
Continued
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
Division
Supt
Ins
Sgt's
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
2
10
5
20
15
12
7
23
18
Totals
1
1
8
50
60
Sandbach
Broxton
Northwich
Stockport
1
1
1
3
2
5
15
12
6
20
14
Totals
1
1
6
32
40
In the event of aid being required to quell Riot or Disturbance assistance will be sought by telegram (duplicate of same to Chief Constable who will be at Crewe, Superintendent Leah will be at Nantwich) as follows:-
Polling Stations
Supt or Other in Charge
Division
Alsager
Crewe
Crewe Borough
Nantwich
Haslington
Crewe
Nantwich
Crewe
Odd Rode
Crewe
Shavington
Crewe
Sandbach
Northwich
Willaston
Northwich
Hyde Election
The following alterations will be made to General Order 135/1886 in the detail of police on Reserve at Hyde on the 9th instant vice Nantwich Division will furnish 2 Sergeants and 18 Constables the Sergeant and 9 Constables from Northwich Division will not attend.
Parliamentary Elections
The following detail of police will attend at the under mentioned Polling Places for duty at the Stations on the 13th July 1886.
Polling Place
Police Division
Sgt's
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 Place
Division
Supt
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Barnton
Runcorn
1
2
3
Marston
Altrincham
1
2
3
Middlewich
Head Quarters
Nantwich
Northwich
Wirral
1
1
1
1
1
2
6
7
9
3
7
9
10
Total
1
1
3
24
29
Northwich
Broxton
Northwich
Wirral
Hyde
Macclesfield
Stockport
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
3
8
10
20
3
6
4
10
12
23
4
7
Totals
2
8
50
60
Over
Eddisbury
1
3
4
Runcorn
Altrincham
Wirral
Stockport
Runcorn
1
1
1
1
1
1
17
8
5
4
18
9
6
7
Totals
1
1
4
34
40
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 to Chief Constable who will be at Northwich, Superintendent Plant will be at Middlewich and Superintendent Hollingworth at Runcorn) as follows:-
At Polling Station
Supt or other in Charge
Division
Aston by Sutton
Runcorn
Barnton
Runcorn
Davenham
Northwich
Halton
Runcorn
Marston
Northwich
Middlewich
Northwich
Northwich
Middlewich
Over
Middlewich
Runcorn
Northwich
Weaverham
Northwich
Wharton
Over
Parliamentary Elections
The following detail of police will attend at the under mentioned Polling Places for duty at Stations on the 14th July 1886:-
Polling Place
Police Division
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Congleton
Northwich
1
6
7
Hurdsfield
Macclesfield
1
2
3
Macclesfield
Stockport
2
7
9
North Rode
Macclesfield
2
2
Sutton
Macclesfield
1
4
5
Wildboarclough
Macclesfield
2
2
Totals
5
23
28
The under mentioned Reserves will assemble at Macclesfield:-
Polling Place
Police Division
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Macclesfield
Nantwich
Hyde
1
1
1
10
10
11
12
Totals
1
2
20
23
In the event of aid being required to quell Riot or Disturbance assistance will be sought by telegram (duplicate of same to Chief Constable who will be at Macclesfield, Superintendent Large will be at Macclesfield:-
Polling Place
Supt or Officer in Charge
Police Division
Congleton
Macclesfield
Hurdsfield
Macclesfield
Macclesfield
Macclesfield
North Rode
Macclesfield
Sutton
Macclesfield
Wildboarclough
Macclesfield
Constable 216 E. Barratt Number 10 Runcorn Division will be discharged from the force on the 26th instance for drunkenness on duty at Runcorn on the 3rd instant.
Parliamentary Election
The following detail of police will attend at the under mentioned Polling Places for duty at the Stations on the 15th July 1886.
Polling Place
Police Division
Sgt's
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
Cholmondeley
Broxton
1
3
4
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
Police Division
Ins
Sgt'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
Totals
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 to Chief Constable who will be at Chester, Superintendent Downes will be at Malpas and Superintendent Naylor at Tarporley) as follows:-
Polling Station
Supt or Officer in Charge
Police 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
Farndon
Malpas
Frodsham
Chester
Kingsley
Frodsham
Malpas
Chester
Tarporley
Chester
Tarvin
Chester
Tattenhall
Chester
Wrenbury cum Frith
Nantwich
Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th July 1886
Northwich Election 13th July 1886
A Sergeant and 11 Constables from Nantwich Division will be detailed for duty at Northwich on the above date (in addition to the Sergeant and 6 Constables for Middlewich detailed in General Order 142/1886). The detail ordered in General Order 142/1886 from the following Divisions as a Reserve at Northwich, together with Sergeant and 11 Constables named above will leave the train at either Hartford Station, L&NW Railway or Hartford (Greenbank Station) Cheshire Lines, and be held in Reserve at the Public Room, Sportsman Inn, Northwich under the Inspector from Wirral Division vice. Broxton Division 1 Sergeant and 3 Constables (4). Wirral 1 Inspector 1 Sergeant 10 Constables (12) Macclesfield 1 Sergeant and 3 Constables (4), Stockport 1 Sergeant and 6 Constable (7) Total number of Officers 27.
Crewe Election 12th July 1886
A Sergeant and 7 Constables out of the detail of 18 from Macclesfield Division, directed in General Order 140/1886 to parade at Nantwich on the above date will report themselves to Inspector Oldham at Crewe Police Station instead, at 9.30am on the 12th instant, when he will send them at once as a Reserve to Shavington, with instructions to immediately suppress and attempt to riot or disorder at that place.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th July 1886
Constable 229 W. Harper Number 6 Wirral Division is discharged from the force on the 16th instance for drunkenness on duty.
Constable 97 J. Crank, Wirral Division is reprimanded and transferred to Head Quarters at his own expense.
New Clothing 1886
Superintendents will send in on or before the 19th instant a Return as follows:-
...........................Division
List of New Clothing for 1886, received from the Contractor
Name
Cap
Tunic
Dress Trousers
Undress
Trousers
Merit Badges
Silver Chevron
Total
I hereby certify that the whole of the above clothing has been properly fitted upon each of the above Constables, and that the Division is complete in Clothing for 1886, except as notified otherwise.
Date......... July 1886 ..................Superintendent
Old Clothing
Superintendents will collect old clothing and send a complete list in detail of same showing each article collected from each man, together with a separate list of married men and the articles they wish to purchase at the Contractors price.
1 Cap 1884 issue, 1 Tunic 1884 issue, 1 pair Dress Trousers 1884 issue, 1 pair Undress Trousers 1885 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 Tunic, 1 pair Dress Trousers, 1 pair undress Trousers these articles will be sent to Headquarters. Leaving each man in possession of 2 Helmets 1879 and 1881 issue, 2 Caps 1885 and 1886 issue, 2 Great Coats 1883 and 1885 issue, 2 Tunics 1885 and 1886 issue, 2 Dress Trousers 1885 and 1886 issue, 1 Undress Trousers 1886 issue and 2 Serge Suits 1883 and 1885 issue.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th July 1886
General Elections.
Referring to Memo dated 9th July 1886 Superintendents will take such steps and give such directions as may be necessary to secure proper food and lodgings for Constables on Special and Reserve duty at the present General Elections in their Divisions.
All bills for the above (i.e. food and lodgings) will be sent to the Chief Constable immediately after each Parliamentary Division Election for his sanction, the travelling expenses of each Constable will be paid by the Division from which he is sent for duty.
As Constables detailed for Special Duty will thus not be called upon to pay for food and Lodgings and will not be put to any extra expense. Special Duty allowance will not be given under the foregoing arrangements. Superintendents will be careful to see that the Constables on Special Duty in their Divisions are well and comfortably cared for.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th July 1886
Northwich Division Election 13th July 1886.
In addition to those Constables already directed to attend the above on the 13th the following will be detailed:-
Division
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Broxton
1
3
4
Altrincham
1
6
7
Eddisbury
3
3
Nantwich
5
5
Wirral
5
5
Hyde
4
4
Macclesfield
4
4
Totals
2
30
32
And will parade at Northwich Police Station at 10am on that date. The whole of the men detailed for Northwich will be at the places appointed to parade by 10am instead of 11am. Superintendent Hindley will report himself for duty at Northwich Police Station at 10am on the 13th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th July 1886
Attendance of Superintendents at Races, Agricultural Shows or other large gatherings.
Superintendents will invariably unless prevented by other important duties attend all meetings in their respective Divisions where a large concourse of persons may be expected to be present, so that they may see that the Constables are on the alert and energetically performing their duties.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th July 1886
Chester Regatta
The following detail of police will attend the above at 10am on the 16th instance:-
Division
Supt
Sgts
PC's
Total
Broxton
1
1
Wirral
1
5
6
Totals
1
1
5
7
Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th July 1886
Sergeant 149 P. Royle Number 5 Northwich Division will revert to the rank of Constable at 28/- per week from the 16th instant for being in a Public House under the influence of drink on the 10th instant at Middlewich.
Constable 202 Joseph Wright Number 4 Nantwich Division will be discharged from the force on the 16th proximo.
Constable 51 E. Davenport Number 4 Nantwich Division is fined 20/- transferred to another Division at his own expense, deprived of all privileges for 12 months for being under the influence of drink at Northwich on Special Duty at the Election on the 13th instant.
Constable 154 G. Piggin Reserve Division will be transferred on the 24th instant to Number 5 Northwich Division and be stationed at Castle, Northwich vice Constable Marshall.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th July 1886
Wirral and Birkenhead Agricultural Society's Show
Birkenhead 28th, 29th 30th July 1886 at 10am each day.
The following detail of police will attend the above at the time stated
Division
Sgt
PC
Total
Remarks
Eddisbury
1
3
4
The 80 men applied for by the
Nantwich
1
3
4
Committee for duty between 24th
Runcorn
1
3
4
And 1st Aug will be supplied by
Total
3
9
12
Wirral Division.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th July 1886
The following promotions and transfers will take place on the 24th instance:-
Constable 76 J. Alexander Number 8 Macclesfield Division to be Acting Sergeant and stationed at Adlington vice Constable Parrott.
Constable 294 J. Lester from Number 6 Wirral Division to Number 8 Macclesfield Division vice Alexander to be stationed at Chorley.
Acting Sergeant 170 S. Lowndes from Number 10 Runcorn Division to Number 4 Nantwich Division to be stationed at Nantwich vice Constable Whitehurst.
Constable 220 G. Whitehurst from Number 4 Nantwich Division to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at Heswall vice Constable Lester.
Constable 35 W. Skitt from Number 1 Broxton Division to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at Egremont vice Constable Harper.
Constable 11 J. Fox from Number 7 Hyde Division to Number 1 Broxton Division to be stationed at Cuddington vice Constable Skitt.
Constable 51 E. Davenport from Number 4 Nantwich Division to Number 7 Hyde Division to be stationed at Hyde vice Fox.
Acting Sergeant 70 C. Parrott from Number Macclesfield Division to Number 10 Runcorn Division to be stationed at Halton vice Lowndes.
Constable 149 P. Royle from Number 5 Northwich Division to Number 10 Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn on the 27th instance.
Acting Sergeant S. Lowndes Number 4 Nantwich Division to be Assistant Inspector of Weights and Measures.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd July 1886
Acting Sergeant 301 J. Vost Number 6 Wirral Division is promoted to the rank of Sergeant at 30/4d per week from the 24th instant and transferred to Number 5 Northwich Division to be stationed at Middlewich vice Constable Royle.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th July 1886
Constable 239 H. Doyle Number 5 Northwich Division is awarded the Merit Badge and pay of 2d per diem for general zeal, determination and ability in the performance of his duty.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th July 1886
Dogs Act 1871
A most serious case of Hydrophobia having recently occurred in the County the Chief Constable directs that the greatest diligence will be exercised by the Cheshire Constabulary in carrying out the provisions of the above Act, especially in regard to Section 1, so as to diminish as much as possible the number of stray and ownerless dogs which are dangerous to both man and beast.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th July 1886
Bank Holiday, 2nd August 1886
New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am
Division
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Altrincham
1
7
8
Northwich
1
7
8
Hyde
1
10
11
Runcorn
1
5
6
Totals
4
29
33
Wirral Agricultural Show Bidston 10.30am
Division
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Wirral
1
1
Nantwich
1
9
10
Totals
1
1
9
11
Foresters Fete and Gala at Bache Pool, 2nd August 1886
A Sergeant and 2 Constables from Broxton Division will attend the above at 9.30am on the above date.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th July 1886
Attendance of Constables at Assizes and Sessions
All Constables will in future if they have to attend the above after the first day and can get back the next morning punctually before the opening of Court return to their Station as soon as practicable after closing of the Court and Superintendents must make such arrangements as will ensure protection to property etc. on those beats where Constables are obliged to be so absent on the above duties.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st July 1886
The following promotions and transfers will take place on the 7th proximo:-
Constable 300 John Barlow to be Acting Sergeant in Number 6 Wirral Division vice Vost promoted.
Constable 80 Thomas Egerton from Seacombe to West Kirby.
Constable 222 George Fleetwood from Lower Bebbington to Seacombe.
Constable Joseph Beech from Reserve to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at New Brighton.
Constable J. Powell from Reserve to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at Seacombe.
Constable 202 George West is granted 5/- extra Special Duty Allowance for determination in the execution of his duty Eastham on the 10th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th August 1886
Weekly State
As the above Return is often sent in from some Divisions, most incorrectly and incompletely made out, Superintendents will personally see that the instructions in reference to same, given in General Orders 28/1886, 43/1886 and 73/1886 are carried out in preparing this Return.
Estimates of Pay
The Chief Constable having observed that the amounts estimated for in above are in many instances much above the sums actually required. Superintendents will in future bear in mind that the receipts in their Divisions, from deductions from Pay, 10th and 17th Clause, and additional Constables, will as a rule nearly cover their Contingent Expense's, and estimates for same accordingly. Any monies in hand or expected to be received during the current Quarter should be taken into consideration and if they find that the Balance is likely to exceed the £30 referred to in General Orders 142/1884 and 27/1885, it must be deducted from the Cheque due on the 15th instant, an intimation to that effect being sent to the Chief Constable and County Treasurer.
The following detail of police will attend at the under mentioned places
Primrose Fete Cholmondeley Castle 7th August 1886 at 12 noon.
Sergeant McMichael and Constable Crowder from Broxton Division and 4 Constables from Nantwich Division.
Pains Firework Fetes, Bache Pool Upton, 6th August 6pm each day
A Sergeant and 7 PC's from Nantwich Division and a Sergeant and 3 PC's Runcorn Division.
Pains Firework Fetes, Bache Pool Upton, 7th August 6pm each day
A Sergeant and 7 PC's from Nantwich Division and a Sergeant and 3 PC's Runcorn Division.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th August 1886
Government Inspection
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 summonsed for the years ended 31st July 1885 and 1886.
The Return under The Prevention of Crimes Act will give the number of persons in the Division on the date of the Inspection, and Division Form S/3 will be altered as shown in Return for Government Inspection. Parade States and Division Form S3 to be handed to the Chief Constable are herewith sent. All Station houses to be ready for inspection. The two Returns as per Form given with "Memo" 3rd September 1885 will be sent to this office punctually on or before the 10th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th August 1886
Special Duty Allowance and Travelling Expenses
From and after the 30th September next all Special Duty and Travelling Expenses of Constables will be paid by the Superintendent of the Division to which the Constable belongs, and all sums received by Superintendents for the Service of the Constabulary credited in full in the 17th Clause Return of the Division in which the Services have been rendered.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th August 1886
Government Inspection
Divisions will parade as follows:-
Date and Time
Division
Location Station
17th Aug 1.15pm
Northwich
Northwich
17th Aug 4pm
Runcorn
Runcorn
18th Aug 10.45am
Altrincham
Altrincham
18th Aug 1pm
Stockport
Stockport
19th Aug 11.45am
Macclesfield
Macclesfield
19th Aug 2.30pm
Hyde
Hyde
20th Aug 9am
Reserve
Chester
20th Aug 2pm
Wirral
Birkenhead
21st Aug 11am
Eddisbury
Oakmere
21st Aug 2pm
Broxton
Broxton
23rd Aug 2.15pm
Nantwich
Nantwich
Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th August 1886
Constable 52 C. Peers Number 7 Hyde Division is fined 10/- and reduced to 25/8d per week for drunkenness on duty on the 10th instant.
Constable 23 J. Whitehead Number 7 Hyde Division is reduced to 25/8d per week for being under the influence of drink when on Special Duty at Hyde on the 9th instant.
Constable 225 W. Cartledge Number 5 Northwich Division is reprimanded, fined 10/- and transferred at his own expense to another Division, for being absent from his Station without leave and using improper language to his Inspector on the 8th instant.
Refreshments supplied to Constables at General Election
The Accounts for the above when approved by the Chief Constable will be charged (in one sum) in Contingent Account under the heading of Special Duty.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th August 1886
Dogs Act 1871
The large Notices sent to Divisions will be kept and posted up outside each Police Station and other conspicuous places in the County so as to be easily read by the public.
One of the small slips will be pasted in the Instruction Book of each Constable.
The following Regulations will be observed in carrying out the provisions of the Act by Police Constables
1st In capturing stray dogs the greatest care must executed to avoid being bitten.
2nd Dogs seized by Constables must be kept in a place of safety, securely fastened so as to prevent any damage being done and during the 3 or 5 days they are detained properly fed and cared for.
3rd Care will be taken when the owner is known to inform him by letter that his dog has been taken possession of.
4th When a dog is to be destroyed the Constable will obtain from the nearest Chemist a sufficient quantity to kill the animal and no more, of Prussic Acid which will be administered on a piece of meat or bread, the poison must not be out of the possession of the Constable from the time it is purchased until it is used.
5th The carcase of the dog killed as above must be buried with not less than four feet clear of earth over it, sufficient quantity of quick lime according to size of animal, being placed with the body, before being covered over, which must not be near any Well or Water Course.
Cattle Stealing
The attention of Superintendents is drawn to General Order 155/1884 and 5/1885 in reference to above and they will see that the instructions therein are fully and strictly carried out, as some Cattle Stealing in an adjoining County has taken place.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th August 1886
The following transfers will take place on the 28th instant:-
Sergeant 166 W. Blair from Great Budworth in Number 10 Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn vice Nield removed.
Sergeant 236 J. Nield from Runcorn in Number 10 Division to be stationed at Great Budworth in Runcorn Division vice Blair removed.
Constable 27 C. Potts from Haslington in Number 4 Nantwich Division to Runcorn in Number 10 Runcorn Division vice Beard resigned.
Constable 60 J. Watkinson from Crewe in Number 4 Nantwich Division to Haslington in Nantwich Division vice Potts transferred.
Constable 225 W. Cartledge from Witton in Number 5 Northwich Division to Crewe in Number 4 Nantwich Division at his own expense.
Constable 285 P. Naughton from Christleton in Number 1 Broxton Division to Northwich in Number 5 Northwich Division at his own expense vice Cartledge transferred.
Constable 282 J. Ridgway from Backford in Number 6 Wirral Division to Christleton in Number 1 Broxton Division vice Naughton transferred.
Constable 85 R. Sandbach from Crewe in Number 4 Nantwich Division to Backford in Number 6 Wirral Division vice Ridgway transferred.
Acting Sergeant 64 L.J. Croghan from Macclesfield in Number 8 Macclesfield Division to Birkenhead in Number 6 Wirral Division as Office Clerk.
Constable 184 E. Clays from Bollington in Number Macclesfield Division to Macclesfield vice Croghan as Office Clerk.
Constable Pierce from Reserve Division to Crewe re Wright.
Constable Pearson from Reserve to Crewe re Watkinson.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th August 1886
The Chief Constable has much pleasure in notifying to the Force his appreciation of the smart appearance of Divisions on parade at the late Government Inspection, also the manner (with such exceptions as he has noted to Superintendents of Divisions) in which the Books were generally kept. This Order to be notified by Superintendents to all Constables in their Divisions.
Dogs
The Chief Constable reminds all members of the Constabulary that he does not recognise dogs being allowed to accompany them when on duty and that any damage arising either to themselves or others will be at their own risk.
Rate Summonses
Superintendents will see that the instructions in "Memo" to Superintendents dated 25th April 1885 are carried out in making up the Summons Books and Sheets.
Constable 113 J. Cross, Number Altrincham Division is reduced to 26/10d per week for absence from Conference Point at 3am on the 21st instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th August 1886
Trial of Reaping Machines, Upton near Chester
30th August 1886
The following detail of police will attend the above at Upton, parading at Bishopsfields Police Station at 9am on the 30th instant.
Division
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Wirral
1
1
2
Broxton
1
1
Reserve
2
2
Total
1
4
5
Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th August 1886
Agricultural Show at Chester 8th to 11th September 1886
Two Constables from Hyde Division will be stationed at Head Quarters (to arrive on the evening of the 7th proximo) for duty to protect property in the outskirts of the City during the above period.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th August 1886
Conservative Demonstration at Mr. Roberts, Upton, Nr. Chester
30th August 1886
The following detail of police will parade at Hoole Police Station at 12.45pm. Three Constables from Broxton Division, 1 Sergeant and 5 Constables from Wirral Division, total being 9 officers.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th August 1886
The Chief Constable having observed that on some occasions of late, prisoners have not been thoroughly searched before being placed in cells and direct that in future this duty will be strictly carried out as serious consequences might result or the ends of Justice are defeated through neglect of same.
New Duty Scale, Rural Beats, Form D28
General Order 136/1882 is hereby cancelled and Division Form D28 and D28A abolished. The new Division Form D28 will be made out monthly by Superintendents for each Constable and retained in the Divisional Office, Sergeants taking copies of same for the Constables of their Sections. This Order will take effect from and on the 1st October 1886.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th September 1886
Altrincham Agricultural Show
The following detail of police will attend the above show at 9.30am on the 23rd instant at Bowden.
Division
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Remarks
Hyde
1
9
10
A Detective from Manchester
Stockport
1
5
6
Will also attend.
Superintendent Leighton will arrange for any duty required before 9.30am. Summer clothing, Capes rolled for use if required.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th September 1886
The following detail of police will parade at the office of the Chief Constable for Denbighshire at Wrexham at 6.30pm on Thursday 9th instant, 1 Sergeants and 9 Constables from Nantwich Division and 1 Sergeant and 9 Constables from Wirral Division, total officers 20.
New Division Form DD/11
Superintendents will send the above Forms to this office as directed in "Remarks" at the foot thereof special care being taken to enter correctly the Annual Divisional Number in the first column.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th September 1886
Hessian Fly
It having been intimated that the above named destructive insect has made its appearance in England, Superintendents will direct the Constables of their respective Divisions in rural districts without delay to ascertain whether it has visited Cheshire, if so, a copy of the suggestions prepared by Mr C. Whitehead, F.L.S., F.G.S. sent herewith will at once be given to any agriculturist interested and a report on the matter forwarded to this office.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th September 1886
The following transfers will take place on the 18th instant:-
Constable 327 J. Banner from Reserve to Number 6 Wirral Division vice Millington.
Constable 224 J. Jackson from Reserve to Number 4 Nantwich Division vice Edwards.
Constable 323 T. Bowyer from Number 6 Wirral Division to Number 8 Macclesfield Division to be stationed at Chelford vice Kettle.
Constable 79 E. Kettle from Number 8 Macclesfield Division to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at Wallasey vice Bowyer.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th September 1886
Murder of Constable A. Austwick
West Riding Constabulary
The murderer James Murphy described in information from this office dated 3rd and 9th ultimo having been driven from his hiding place at Borough Village near Barnsley. Superintendents will at once direct all Constables in their Divisions to be on the alert and to use the greatest diligence in endeavouring to secure his apprehension, enquiry should be made in places where his class of Countrymen congregate and amongst the Irish Harvestmen and Labourers and no effort should be sparred until this man is finally brought to justice.
Use of Police Stations to hold Coroners Inquests
The Police Committee having decided that Police Stations are not to be used by County Coroners for holding Inquests, Superintendents will so inform them, if any application is received from them on the subject.
Correspondence
Superintendents will not allow, except when necessary or during their absence, Acting Sergeants or Constables employed in Divisional Offices to open official letters or other communications addressed to them on public business.
Superintendents Night Visits
As the Chief Constable thinks it is desirable that Constables acting as Assistant Inspectors of Weights and Measures should accompany Superintendents when making night visits in their carts, arrangements will be made accordingly.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd September 1886
Hessian Fly, Supplemental Suggestions
Copies of the above (sent by Book Post) will be distributed in the same manner as the paper of Mr. Whitehead, forwarded with General Order 182/1886.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st October 1886
Constable Jones and Ratcliffe detailed as the two extra Constables at New Brighton during the summer months are absorbed into the force from the 30th ultimo, and will replace late Constables Wood and Richardson at Liscard and New Brighton.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd October 1886
Football Matches
The words "and second" will be struck out of General Order 114/1885 and charges for attendance of Constables made accordingly.
Clerks for Divisional Offices
Superintendents will send in on or before the 16th instant the name of a Constable in their Division suited to train for duty as Clerk in Divisional Office.
The following transfers will take place on the 15th instant:-
Acting Sergeant L.J. Croghan from Number 8 Macclesfield Division to Number 6 Wirral Division to take charge of Divisional office there.
Constable 184 E. Clays Number 8 Macclesfield Division from Bollington to Macclesfield to take charge of the Divisional Books at Macclesfield.
Constable Samuel Frost from Head Quarters to Number 8 Macclesfield to be stationed at Bollington.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th October 1886
The following transfer will take place on the 15th instant:- Constable 320 S.J. Wallace from Number 6 Wirral Division to Number 10 Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn vice Riddlesworth.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th October 1886
The following transfers will take place on the 15th instant:-
Constable 52 W. Drysdale from Number 2 Altrincham Division to Number 5 Northwich Division as additional Constable at Messrs Brunner's works vice Lodge.
Constable 328 J.W. Lodge from Number 5 Northwich Division to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at Backford vice Sandbach.
Constable Sandbach from Number 6 Wirral Division to Number 2 Altrincham Division to be stationed at Bowdon vice Drysdale.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th October 1886
Constable 176 George Harvey is transferred at his own expense on the 15th instant from Number 2 Altrincham Division to Number 10 Runcorn Division vice Royle.
The following promotions will take place from the 1st and 9th instant. Superintendent Plant, Northwich Division to £192 10s 0d per annum. Superintendents J. Leah, Nantwich Division, £165.0s.0d per annum. Inspector J.J. Meredith, Altrincham Division, £110.0s.0d per annum. Inspector H. O'Donnell, Wirral Division, £95.0s.0d.
Number
Rank
Name
Division
New Weekly
Rate
182 PC
W.H. Morris
Altrincham
25/8d
192 PC
G. Crank
Altrincham
24/6d
123 PC
P. Sumner
Altrincham
24/6d
331 PC
J.D. Venables
Eddisbury
26/10d
270 PC
J. A. Malkin
Eddisbury
24/6d
A/Sgt 124
A. McCallen
Northwich
28/-
187 PC
J. Mills
Wirral
24/6d
15 PC
J. Washington
Hyde
28/-
55 PC
J. Jennings
Hyde
25/8d
133 PC
W. Booth
Stockport
26/10d
118 PC
E. Jackson
Stockport
25/8d
185 PC
J. Sutton
Runcorn
24/6d
286 PC
A. Sutherland
Runcorn
25/8d
Recommendations for Promotion
Superintendents will in future enter in the column "Date of Appointment" on Divisional Form F/16, the date of the appointment to rank the Sergeant or Constable holds at the time the form is sent in.
Constables from other Forces employed by persons attending Meetings in Cheshire
The Chief Constable directs that whenever it is observed that Constables from other Forces are in anyway employed in the County that the fact is at once notified to him, as they have no authority to act unless their services are specially applied for to him, by the persons requiring their attendance.
Constables following up information received
respecting Robberies
Superintendents will draw the attention of all their Constables to the Instructions in General Order 5/1885 and 59/1885 in reference to above.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th October 1886
Divisional Order dated 4th instant re transfer of Constable 320 L.J. Wallace from Birkenhead to Runcorn is hereby cancelled.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th October 1886
The following transfers will take place on the 15th instant:-
Constable E. Williams from Reserve to Number 4 Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe vice Davenport.
Constable 202 W. Roberts from Reserve to Number 3 Eddisbury Division to be stationed at Frodsham vice Povey.
Constable 143 J. Povey from Number 3 Eddisbury Division to Number 10 Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn vice Riddlesworth.
Pay
In future Pay and Boot Money will be issued on the 14th and 28th of each month, instead of Weekly as before. For the present month payments will be as follows:-
From 30th September to the 8th October and 9th October to the 22nd October and each succeeding 14 days up to the 10th December, the next Sheet being for 15 days up to the 25th December, commencing on the 26th again for 14 days, and finishing each quarter in the year with a Sheet either for 14 days, more or less as the case may be, so as to close the quarter on the 25th December, 25th March, 24th June and 29th September in each year, for odd days above or under 14, at the close of each quarter, the Boot Money and deductions for Superannuation Fund will be as before -/1d per day.
Superintendents will not unnecessarily withdraw Constables from their Districts when paying their Divisions as herein directed, which should be done by them personally and not deputed to Inspectors or Sergeants. Any Stamps used for sums above £2.0s.0d may be charged for under headings "Miscellaneous" "Pay Lists Stamps". Cheques will in future be issued by the County Treasurer for above the 6th and 20th of each month, instead of the 1st and 15th as before.
The Weekly State will be sent as before reaching this office every Monday morning, made out for the previous Saturday and showing the exact strength and Casualties on the latter date.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th October 1886
New Register of Licensed Victuallers
The following instruction will be observed in keeping the above Book:-
1st All names and particulars according to the respective headings will be properly and carefully filled up, and will contain all persons Licensed as Ale House Keepers, and others holding Licences to sell Intoxicating Liquors on the 30th September last, a page being given to each sign or person.
2nd The Index will have reference to the "Sign" not the owner or occupier of the premises.
3rd Superintendents will to the Chief Constable when this Book is completed in their respective Divisions, which should now be kept as a complete record of each Licensed House in the same.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th October 1886
Sergeant Joseph Handford Number 5 Northwich Division is discharged from the force on the 31st October 1886 with a pension of £55 per annum, granted by the Court of Quarter Sessions on the recommendation of the Chief Constable on the 18th instant.
In reference to General Order 194/1886 pay will be issued at the end of each fortnight instead of on the 14th and 28th of each month as therein directed, and each succeeding 14 days up to the 17th of December, the next Sheet being made out for 8 days up to the 25th December 1886. The Pay Sheets must reach this office not later than two days after the date they are made up to.
The List attached showing the dates the Pay Sheets are to be made up to 25th December 1887, will be kept in the Superintendent's office, and be referred to before making out the Lists, in order that no mistakes may occur.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st October 1886
Dogs Act 1871
Superintendents will send to this office punctually on or before the 25th instant a report as follows:-
1st The number of dogs known or suspected of being affected by Rabies in their Divisions from the 1st January to 15 instant 1886.
2nd The number of dogs killed during the same period, diseased or suspected, together with the date and place.
3rd Copies of all Orders or Notices issued by the Justices to keep dogs under control in their respective Divisions between the 1st January and 1st June 1886.
Acting Sergeant McHale is promoted to Sergeant at 31/6d per week (including Merit Badge) in Northwich Division to be stationed at Northwich from the 1st November 1886 vice Handford.
Constable 174 Abner Egerton Number 5 Northwich Division is appointed Acting Sergeant from the 1st November 1886 to be stationed at Marston in Number 2 Altrincham Division vice McHale.
Constable 113 J. Cross Number 2 Altrincham Division is reduced to 25/8d per week and transferred to Bowdon at his own expense.
Constable 182 W.H. Morris Number 2 Altrincham Division is transferred to Mobberley vice Cross.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd October 1886
The Chief Constable awards Constable 246 W. Stubbs of Broxton Division 5/- extra Special Duty Allowance for his courageous conduct on the 19th instant in rescuing from drowning at risk of his own life, Jane Smith at Bickley.
Swains Heating Apparatus
Superintendents will report on or before the 28th instant whether the directions for working the above by the County Surveyor dated August 1881 are carried out and a copy of same kept in a conspicuous place, in the corridor of the cells or place where the apparatus is in use.
Spouting and Drains at Police Stations
Superintendents will see that the instructions in General Order 100/1885 in reference to above are attended to.
Letters and Documents sent back to Superintendents
for further report
Superintendents will see that all letters and documents sent to them for further report or noting, are returned without unnecessary delay.
Constable W. Leedsham is transferred from Head Quarters to Crewe in Number 4 Nantwich Division from this date vice Curry resigned.
Explosive Act 1875
Carriages Conveying Explosives
As on some occasions Constables have remained all night watching carts containing explosives Superintendents will instruct all their men on this matter it being the duty of the owner or person in charge of the explosives to remain with and protect it. See Order of Secretary of State Number 4 (under the Explosives Act) Section 3 Sub Section (o) which reads thus "Any carriage conveying Explosive in any Town or Village, exceeding100lbs shall be in the exclusive charge and constantly attended by some competent person". The duty therefore does not devolve upon the police, but they should visit same as often as possible during their tour of duty to see that the above is carried out.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th October 1886
The following transfers will take place on the 30th instant:-
Constable 122 W. Foden from Number 3 Eddisbury Division to Number 2 Altrincham Division to be stationed at Broadheath vice Cummings (at his own expense).
Constable 62 A. White from Over to Beeston in Number 3 Eddisbury Division vice Foden.
Constable 108 W. Brewster from Head Quarters to Number 3 Eddisbury Division to be stationed at Over, vice White.
Constable 156 G. Hodgkinson from Witton to Lostock Gralam in Number 5 Northwich Division, vice Egerton promoted.
Constable 25 A.H. davies from Head Quarters to Witton in Number 5 Northwich Division vice Hodgkinson.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th October 1886
Arrangements for receiving Messages by Constables
In Rural Districts.
Superintendents will report on or before the 8th proximo what arrangements are made by Constables stationed in Rural Districts in the event of their services being required or report of Robbery made, to have Messages left for them in the absence of themselves and family.
Persons to be Brought before Justices
In future the Instructions contained in "Memo" of the 25th November 1882, General Order 38/1884 and "Memo" of the 16th February 1885 in reference to sending in Divisional Form M/26 will only be carried out in cases of the hearing of serious crimes when sufficient warning should be given to permit the Chief Constable to attend if he desires to do so.
Numbering and Letters
The attention of Superintendents is drawn to General Order 27/1882, those who have commenced to Number Letters from the 30th ultimo, will re number them up to the 31st of December next. Letters should be numbered from 1st January to 31st December annually.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st November 1886
Cash Box Robbery at Northenden.
The attention of Superintendents is drawn to Route Number 4 from Number 9 Stockport Division re above, and they will warn Post Office authorities, Public House and Shop Keepers, and all other likely persons to be on the alert for such Robberies and request them to give immediate information to the police should they find anyone attempting to commit them.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd November 1886
The following transfers will take place on the 6th instant:-
Constable 192G. Crank, Number 2 Altrincham Division, from Sale to Timperley vice Shaw resigned.
Constable 230 J. May from Head Quarters to Number 10 Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Barber dismissed.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd November 1886
The attention of Superintendents is drawn to Regulation Number 24 of Form D/19 in Sergeants and Constables Journals and they will see that same is properly carried out.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th November 1886
It having come to the personal observation of the Chief Constable that information routed from Divisions have not been sent out at once by Superintendents of Divisions to Sections, and further that when they have been sent out that Sergeants and Constables have not used their best endeavours to make enquiries in their Sections and Beats and act with diligence, directs that Superintendents on receipt of information at once route same to Sections, and Sergeants inform Constables of their Sections without delay. The attention of all ranks is called to this matter and the Chief Constable expects that he may have no reason to complain in reference to this subject in the future. Everyone in the force must remember that their duty is to act for the public good and not only for themselves and immediate local police requirements.
Sergeant 251 T. Proudlove Number 1 Broxton Division is reduced to Constable at 29/2d per week for neglecting to make enquiries in a case of Fraud on his District and will be transferred to Number 2 Altrincham Division on the 13th instant to be stationed at Altrincham, vice Harvey transferred.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th November 1886
Sergeant 3 J. Pennington will be transferred on the 20th instant from Number 4 Nantwich Division to Number 1 Broxton Division to be stationed at Waverton vice Sgt Proudlove reduced and transferred.
The following Constables are awarded the Merit Badge and pay of 2d per day for Long and Meritorious Service. Constable 274 W. Burgess Number 6 Wirral Division. Constable 37 J. Ashford Number 7 Hyde Division.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th November 1886
Forms Required Quarterly Instead of Monthly
In future the under mentioned Returns will only be required Quarterly.
Form F/23 Unpaid Penalties and Costs which will include all outstanding Fees in the Division, those for any previous Quarter being entered in red ink and Superintendents will see that the words "Allowed Time" "Gone to Jail" etc. are entered in all cases in Charges and Summons Sheets.
Form S/6 Undetected Crime and in future Superintendents will only enter in column "Nature of Offence and Description of property Stolen" the nature of the offence and a brief description of property stolen.
The Columns "When information received" "When enquiries Commenced" and "Steps taken for recovery of property, by whom, and time employed in making the enquiry and the instructions given by Superintendents in each case with date of same and result" will be neatly ruled through as the information is no longer required being already given in report of robbery Form.
The following transfers will take place on the 20th instant. Constable 196 E. Dunning from Number 5 Northwich to Number 7 Hyde Division at his own expense to be stationed at Dukinfield vice Moulson transferred.
Constable 260 Levi Moulson from Number 7 Hyde Division to Number 5 Northwich Division to be stationed at Somerford Booths vice Dunning.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th November 1886
The following transfers will take place on the 20th instant:- Constable 67 J. Boyle of Number 2 Altrincham Division to Sale vice Crank transferred.
Constable 320 H. Fry from Reserve to Number 2 Altrincham Division to be stationed at Altrincham vice Boyle transferred.
Constable 176 George Harvey of Number 10 Runcorn Division is directed to resign from the force on the 15th instant for being drunk on duty at Runcorn at 11.20pm on the 9th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th November 1886
The transfer of Constable E. Dunning from Number 5 Northwich to Number 7 Hyde Division directed in Divisional Order of the 13th instant is cancelled.
The following transfers will take place on the 20th instant:- Constable 196 E. Dunning from Number 5 Northwich to Number 2 Altrincham Division to be stationed at Sale (at his own expense)
Constable 258 J. Atherton from Number 2 Altrincham to Number 7 Hyde Division to be stationed at Dukinfield.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd November 1886
The following promotions will take place on the 27th instant:-
Constable 239 Doyle Number 5 Nantwich Division to be Sergeant at 30/4d per week at Middlewich vice Vost.
Sergeant 239 Doyle resigns the Merit Badge and Pay at his own request.
Constable 259 J. Dunning to be Acting Sergeant at Aston in Nantwich Division.
Constable 58 P. Oakes Number 9 Stockport Division is awarded the Merit Badge and Pay of 2d per day.
The following transfers will take place on the 27th instant:-
Sergeant 312 S. Shore from Number 6 Wirral Division to Number 4 Nantwich Division to be stationed at Nantwich vice Pennington.
Sergeant 301 E. Vost from Number 5 Northwich Division to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at Seacombe vice Shore
Constable 321 Lewis Hodkinson from Number 4 Nantwich Division to Number 10 Runcorn Division at his own expense to be stationed at Runcorn vice Harvey.
Acting Sergeant 259 J. Dunning from Marbury to Aston in Number 4 Nantwich Division vice Lee.
Constable 263 R. Lee from Aston to Marbury in Number 4 Nantwich Division vice Dunning.
Explosive Act 1875 and 1883
Order in Council 24th September 1886. A copy of this herewith sent will be pasted in the Guide Book or Instruction Book of all Inspectors appointed under the above Acts and Superintendents will see that the provisions of the Order in Council are duly carried out in their respective Divisions.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th November 1886
Burglaries, Housebreaking etc.
The attention of Superintendents is drawn to General Orders 39/1884 and 110/1885 (last paragraph excepted) and they will at once make arrangements for Constables in Rural Districts to be on duty occasionally early in the morning and in the evening. The Chief Constable has observed that the hours of duty are not sufficiently varied.
Constable 196 E. Dunning Number 2 Altrincham Division is fined 15/- and reduced to 26/10d per week for neglect of duty on the 19th instant.
The following transfers will take effect on the 10th December 1886:-
Constable 13 E. Latham from Northwich to Rode Heath.
Constable 293 J. Hunt from Davenham to Booth Lane.
Constable 242 J. W. Gill from Booth Lane to Kinderton.
Constable 307 T. Bailey from Rode Heath to Davenham.
Constable 121 John Millington from Kinderton to Middlewich and is appointed Acting Inspector of Weights and Measures in Northwich Division vice Doyle promoted.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 29th November 1886
Acting Sergeant 70 C. Parrott Number 10 Runcorn Division is reduced to Constable at 26/10d per week and fined 10/- for drunkenness on the 26th instant and transferred to Number 5 Northwich Division on the 10th proximo.
Constable 282 J. Ridgway Number 1 Broxton Division is reduced to 25/8d per week and transferred at his own expense for being in a Public House from 8pm to 9.30pm on the 19th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd December 1886
Tin Mug, Spoon and Plate
Superintendents will make on or before the 10th instant a requisition on Form F/15 for any of the above articles required to complete a set for each Cell in the several police stations in their Divisions and report whether there are one or more bolts on each Cell door.
Constables on Detective Duty
The attention of Superintendents is again drawn to General Order 59/1885 and they will after noting same forward the report received by them from Constables absent at once to the Chief Constable.
Reports of Robberies
In future all Robberies whether detected or not will be reported to the Chief Constable without delay on Form DD/6.
Cutting and Stealing Evergreens
Superintendents will see that the instructions in General Order 129/1885 relating to the above are carried out in their respective Divisions.
Robberies of Poultry
Superintendents will direct all their Constables to warn persons on their beats keeping Poultry to see that they are securely fastened up at night.
Constable 172 W. Fryer Number 10 Runcorn Division is transferred from Sutton to Halton vice Powell on the 10th instant.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th December 1886
The following appointments and promotions will take place on the dates named:-
Constable 209 F. Lowe Number 3 Eddisbury Division to be Acting Sergeant on the 17th instant.
Constable 78 E. Barter Number 10 Runcorn Division is awarded the Merit Badge and pay of 2d per day from the 4th instant.
The following transfers will take place on the 17th instant:-
Acting Sergeant 119 G. Woolley from Number 5 Northwich Division to Number 10 Runcorn Division to be stationed at Sutton Weaver to take charge of the sub section there.
Acting Sergeant 209 F. Lowe from Number 3 Eddisbury Division to Number 5 Northwich Division to be stationed at Sandbach vice Woolley.
Constable 282 J. Ridgway from Number 1 Broxton to Number 3 Eddisbury Division to be stationed at Barrow vice Lowe.
Constable 11 J. Fox from Cuddington to Christleton in Number 1 Broxton Division.
Constable 130 A. Kerns from Head Quarters to Number 1 Broxton Division to be stationed at Malpas vice Fox.
Constable 291 W. H. Corlett from Head Quarters to Number 10 Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn vice Hodkinson.
Constable 2 W.O. Howie from Head Quarters to Number 4 Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe vice Hodkinson.
Date and Hour of Discharge of Prisoners
Superintendents will state whether they enter in column "Date of Discharge or Committal" in Subsistence Return in Contingent, the date the prisoner is bailed or otherwise discharged from the custody of the police or the date the case is finally disposed of by the Magistrates.
Date and Hours of Discharge of Prisoners.
As the instructions in General Order 168/1886 appear to have been differently interpreted it will be understood that the directions as to charging the above do not apply to Special Duty and Travelling Expenses paid to Constables for Existing Warrants or Serving Summonses which will be shown as heretofore in the Special Duty Sheets forwarded monthly with the 10th and 17th Clause Returns, and that only such Special Duty and Expenses as are incurred in rendering services applied for on Form F/1, or when employed at Elections and similar duties are to be entered in the Contingent Account, the object being to show accurately the actual receipts in full received for such duties, and amount expended in carrying them out. In order that such sums may be clearly distinguished from the ordinary Expenditure, the following plan of entry will be adopted.
A separate Special Duty Sheet will accompany the Vouchers and be marked on the right hand corner in red ink "Special Services" the total amount be so entered on the Contingent Form under heading of Special Duty, all other charges being shown as a total "Police Special Duty".
Measurement for New Clothing, Caps,
Capes and Leggings for 1887
Divisions will parade as follows to be measured for above by Messer's Dolan's Foreman:-
Date and Time
Division
At Location
Tues 14th Dec 10.30am
Reserve
Chester
Tues 14th Dec 1.15pm
Eddisbury
Oakmere
Wed 15th Dec 9.15am
Broxton
Broxton
Wed 15th Dec 12.30pm
Wirral
Birkenhead
Wed 15th Dec 4.30pm
Runcorn
Runcorn
Thurs 16th Dec 9.45am
Altrincham
Altrincham
Thurs 16th Dec 1pm
Northwich
Northwich
Thurs 16th Dec 4.40pm
Nantwich
Crewe
Fri 17th Dec 10.45am
Macclesfield
Macclesfield
Fri 17th Dec 12.30pm
Stockport
Stockport
Fri 17th Dec 3.30pm
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 13th December 1886
Constable 283 Charles Nickolls is transferred from Crewe to Wybunbury in Number 4 Nantwich Division.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th December 1886
Reports of Robberies above £15.0s.0d in value
In future Sergeants will report at once to the Chief Constable by telegram, robberies in their sections above the value of £15 giving concisely any information which may be useful to enable him to give instruction in the matter if any clue has been discovered, or apprehension made it will be stated in the telegram.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd December 1886
The following transfers will take place on the 8th proximo:-
Constable 176 J. W. Moore from Head Quarters to Number 4 Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Nickolls.
Constable 264 John Griffiths from Head Quarters to Number 6 Wirral Division to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Fleetwood.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd December 1886
The Right Honourable The Secretary of State, Home Department, having sanctioned an increase of 2 Sergeants and 2 Constables to the force as recommended by the Chief Constable and the Court of Quarter Sessions in October last, the following will be the establishment of the force (exclusive of additional Constables) from the 26th instant.
Division
CC
C/Clerk
Supt
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Head Quarters
1
1
1
2
8
13
Broxton
1
4
14
19
Altrincham
1
1
6
36
44
Eddisbury
1
5
19
25
Nantwich
1
1
5
35
42
Northwich
1
1
6
33
41
Wirral
1
2
7
42
52
Hyde
1
1
7
36
45
Macclesfield
1
1
2
17
21
Stockport
1
5
17
23
Runcorn
1
1
4
22
28
Totals
1
1
10
9
53
279
353
The established strength of Number 6 Wirral Division between the 1st April and the 30th September in each year will be increased by 2 Constables for duty at New Brighton.
The Reserve will henceforth be called Head Quarters.
From and after the 26th instant all the Townships worked by the Reserve will be taken into Broxton Division and be worked by a Sergeant and 4 Constables to be called the Hoole Section and all Returns of Crime and Occurrences from those Townships will also be recorded in that Division.
The Superintendent of Broxton Division will in future always attend the Petty Sessions at Chester Castle at 12 noon each Saturday and Courts at Quarter Sessions held at Chester Castle.
Acting Sergeant L.J. Croghan Number 6 Wirral Division is promoted to Sergeant at 30/4d per week from the 26th instant.
Treasure Trove
A copy of the Notice containing the letter from the Home Office dated 27th August 1886, relating to the above will be kept posted outside each police station in the County, and notice given to Pawnbrokers and other similar dealers of the alteration in practice concerning article of Treasure Trove.
Chief Constables Office, Chester 29th December 1886
The transfer of Constable 264 J. Griffiths ordered on the 22nd instant will take effect from the 30th instant instead of the 8th proximo.
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