Force Orders 1887

X THIS DOCUMENT IS COPYRITE AND REMAINS THE PROPERTY OF THE CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY IT IS INTENDED TO AID THE RESEARCHER AT THE PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICE, CHESTER NO COPIES IN ANY DIGITAL FORMAT WILL BE ALLOWED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION FROM THE CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY OR THE TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF POLICING IN CHESHIRE CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY GENERAL ORDERS CJP4 VOLUME 4 1st January 1887 ~ 16th April 1887 & CJP4 Volume 5 24th April 1887 to 22nd December 1887 (Compiled by Jim Talbot Commenced 5th March 2013) (Completed 11th April 2013) General Order Purport Page No GO No1 GO No2 GO No3 GO No4 GO No5 GO No6 GO No8 GO No9 GO No10 GO No11 GO No12 GO No13 GO No14 GO No15 GO No16 GO No17 GO No18 GO No19 GO No20 GO No21 GO No22 GO No23 GO No24 GO No25 GO No26 GO No27 GO No28 GO No29 GO No30 GO No31 GO No32 GO No33 GO No34 GO No35 GO No36 GO No37 GO No38 GO No39 GO No40 GO No41 GO No42 GO No43 GO No44 GO No45 GO No46 GO No47 GO No48 GO No49 GO No50 GO No51 GO No52 GO No53 GO No54 GO No55 GO No56 GO No57 GO No58 GO No59 GO No60 GO No61 GO No62 GO No63 GO No65 GO No66 GO No67 GO No68 GO No69 GO No70 GO No71 GO No72 GO No73 GO No74 GO No75 GO No76 GO No77 GO No78 GO No79 GO No80 GO No81 GO No82 GO No83 GO No84 GO No85 GO No86 GO No87 GO No88 GO No89 GO No90 GO No91 GO No92 GO No93 GO No94 GO No95 GO No96 GO No97 GO No98 GO No99 GO No100 GO No101 GO No102 GO No103 GO No104 GO No105 GO No106 GO No107 GO No108 GO No109 GO No110 GO No111 GO No112 GO No113 GO No114 GO No115 GO No116 GO No117 GO No118 GO No119 GO No120 GO No121 GO No122 GO No123 GO No124 GO No125 GO No126 GO No127 GO No128 GO No129 GO No130 GO No131 GO No132 GO No133 GO No134 GO No135 136 GO No137 GO No138 GO No139 GO No140 GO No141 GO No142 GO No143 GO No144 GO No145 GO No146 GO No147 GO No148 GO No149 GO No150 GO No151 GO No152 GO No153 GO No154 GO No155 GO No156 GO No157 GO No158 GO No159 GO No160 GO No161 GO No162 GO No163 GO No164 GO No165 GO No166 GO No167 GO No168 GO No169 GO No170 GO No171 GO No172 GO No173 GO No174 GO No175 GO No176 GO No177 GO No178 GO No179 GO No180 GO No181 GO No182 GO No183 Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st January 1887 The under mentioned Superintendents, Inspectors, Sergeants and Constables, will receive increase of pay as follows from the 26th December 1886:- Number/Rank Name Division New Pay Rate Supt Hollingworth �150 pa Ins Britton �110 pa Ins Atherton �110 pa Ins O'Donnell �100 pa Ins Johnson �100 pa Ins Oldham �95 pa 90 PC T. Roberts Altrincham 25/8d pw 272 PC S. Ennion Altrincham 24/6d pw 203 Sgt G. Marshall Eddisbury 32/8d pw 68 PC A. White Eddisbury 25/8d pw 213 PC T. Sumner Nantwich 25/8d pw 180 PC W. Leech Nantwich 25/8d pw 190 PC T. Finchett Northwich 246d pw 13 PC E. Latham Northwich 24/6d pw 316 PC A.S. Robinson Northwich 24/6d pw 177 PC A. H. Hayhoe Northwich 24/6d pw 188 PC J. Swindells Wirral 25/8d pw 280 PC H. Bellhouse Wirral 24/6d pw 206 PC J. Beech Wirral 24/6d pw 243 PC A. Dutton Wirral 24/6d pw 229 PC J. F. Powell Wirral 24/6d pw 160 PC T. Dutton Hyde 25/8d pw 125 PC T. H. Garner Macclesfield 24/6d pw 236 Sgt J. Nield Runcorn 31/6d pw 230 PC J. May Runcorn 24/6dpw Constable 79 E. Kettle Number 6 Wirral Division, is fined 15/- and reduced to 25/8d per week for being drunk on duty at 11pm on the 25th December 1886. Constable 310 J. Ennion, Number 6 Wirral Division is fined 15/- and reduced to 26/10d per week for being absent from Conference points at 1am on the 23rd December 1886. Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th January 1887 Sergeant B. Gibson Number 9 Stockport Division will be discharged from the force on the 15th instant with a pension of �50.0s.0d per annum granted by the Court of Quarter Sessions on the recommendation of the Chief Constable. Late Constable John Taylor Number 4 Nantwich Division has been discharged from the force through sickness and on the recommendation of the Chief Constable granted a gratuity of �25.0s.0d by the Court of Quarter Sessions out of the Superannuation Fund. Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th January 1887 Pay Lists As a difficulty exists in tracing whether the proper number of receipt stamps is affixed to the above, as they are now placed, Superintendents will see that they are put on in two rows in the column for signature, instead of one, in such a manner as they can be easily counted and Constables signature plainly discerned. In the event of a Constable being promoted reduced or transferred, he will only be numbered and included in the red ink figures with the Constables at the rate of pay he is receiving at the date the Pay List is made up to at the end of each fortnight. Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th January 1887 Constable 152 D. Thomas Number 5 Northwich Division is fined 10/- and reduced to 26/10d per week for being absent from his Conference Point and drunk at his station at 12.40am on the 1st instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th January 1887 The following promotions and transfers will take place on the 22nd Instant:- Sergeant T. Fowler from Number 4 Nantwich Division to Number 9 Stockport Division to be stationed at Hazel Grove in charge of that Section vice Gibson pensioned. Acting Sergeant John Barlow Number 6 Wirral Division is promoted Sergeant at 30/4d per week and transferred to Number 4 Nantwich Division to take charge of Audlem Section vice Fowler transferred. Constable 68 A. White Eddisbury Division is reduced to 24/6d per week and transferred to another Division at his own expense for being absent from his District without leave on the 8th and 9th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th January 1887 Special Duty Allowance The above not having been entered in the Contingent Account for last month as directed in General Order 229/1886 the services rendered being repeated in detail in the Account instead of entering the total of each heading thus:- "Special Services �. S. d. �. S. d. �. S. d. 1. 0. 0. 6. 0. 1. 6. 10 "Police Special Duty" 1. 0. 0. 5. 10. 1. 5. 10. Total 2. 0. 0. 12. 8. 2. 12. 8. Superintendents will see that this is attended to in future and that in Column "Nature of Duty" in Form f/4 the amount credited in the 17th Clause Return for Services of Constables charged for in the Account under the heading of "Special Services" is entered in red ink. Police Prosecutions Informants Conducting Their Own Case The Lords Justices of the Queen's Bench Division having in the case of Webb-v-Catchlove (decided on the 6th December last) expressed an opinion that it was undesirable for Police to act as Advocates. Superintendents will in the vent of Magistrates deciding that they cannot in future conduct police cases in which they are the informants, report at once the matter to the Chief Constable and state whether in their opinion any miscarriage of justice has followed in order that he may bring the subject before the police Committee for their consideration. County Horse and Cart The Chief Constable having observed in some cases that Superintendents make use of Railways for visiting portions of their Divisions instead of travelling by road, reminds them that the allowance granted by the County for the above is specifically made to enable them by means of their Horse and Cart to move about their respective Divisions and thus visit and inspect every part thereof, which they cannot do by travelling in a Railway Carriage. Constable 52 C. Peers, Hyde Division will be discharged from the force on the 10th proximo for absence from duty and drunkenness. The following transfers will take place on the 22nd instant:- Constable 321 James Thelwell from Head Quarters to Wirral Division to be stationed at Lower Bebington vice PC Sykes. Acting Sergeant 276 A. Pettingale Wirral Division from Saughall to Seacombe vice Acting Sergeant Barlow. Constable 128 F. Lomas from Broxton Division to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Gibb Hill (at his own expense) vice PC Beeley. Constable 314 J. Beeley from Runcorn Division to Broxton Division to be stationed at Upton vice PC Lomas. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th January 1887 Constable 68 A. White Eddisbury Division is reduced to 23/11d per week and transferred at his own expense to another Division for being absent from Conference Point at 3.30am on the 22nd instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 29th January 1887 Adulteration of Food and Drugs Act 1875 Samples for Analysis As it appears from the Certificate of Analyst during the past years that very few samples submitted to him by Inspectors have been found adulterated, the Chief Constable directs that in future unless it should be deemed advisable in the interests of the public (when a special report will be made showing cause) that no more than one sample per 1000 of the population per annum of articles suspected to be adulterated will be sent to the Analyst from each Division for Analysis. Returns Etc. Blank Columns The Chief Constable calls attention to the absolute necessity of rendering all Returns called for punctually at the times directed, and all Columns therein in which no information is rendered, or can be furnished will have the word "Nil" written therein. Return of Robberies, Divisional Form DD/11 Referring to General Order 181/1886 and "Memo" of 9th November last, Superintendents will in future rule a line below all numbered information's, shown in the above Form, and enter all unnumbered information's in the same manner below this said line. Vagrancy As Vagrancy appears to be on the increase again in the County, Superintendents will direct all Constables in their Divisions to be on the alert to put down and check professional Vagrancy and to carry out the General Orders previously issued on the subject to the force. Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd February 1887 Mugs, Plates and Spoons for Prisoners The above sent from Head Quarters to Divisions will be kept carefully cleaned, ready for use, hung up in the corridors to Cells and entered on the Inventory Board of County Property. Dog Licences Superintendents will direct all Constables in their Divisions to at once look up Dog Licences those persons who have not got them will be proceeded against in the usual way. Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd February 1887 Constable 173 G. Dentith Head Quarters will be transferred to Wirral Division on the 6th instant to be stationed at Saughall vice Acting Sergeant Pettingale removed. Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th February 1887 Constable 25 A. H. Davies Northwich Division is promoted to 24/6d per week from the 6th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th February 1887 Attendance at Divine Service All Constables will attend whenever practicable Divine Service once each Sunday, for which 1 hour and a half will be allowed from Patrol Duty if no attendance then no deduction from duty. Constable 70 C. Parrott Northwich Division is fined 10/- and reduced to 25/8d per week for absence from Conference Point on the 28th ultimo and being drunk on duty at 1.45am on the following morning. Constable 68 A. White Eddisbury Division is discharged from the force from this date for being under the influence of drink on the 2nd instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th February 1887 Reports of Crimes and Occurrences The Chief Constable having observed that on several occasions serious Crimes and Occurrences in the County have not immediately been reported by junior ranks in the force to their Seniors, directs that it may be distinctly understood that it is their duty without any delay to inform their Superintendents of every Occurrence which takes place in their Districts, who will direct what steps, if any, should be taken in the matter, and if the latter are in doubt apply to the Chief Constable for his instruction thereon. Superintendents will invariably see, when practicable, that all Prisoners committed to Jail from Petty Sessions are sent to Prison on the day they are so committed, as the time of imprisonment for persons committed, by Petty Sessions commences from the date of his or her receipt at the Prison, and not from the date the Commitment is signed. Constable 222 Lewis Hodkinson will be transferred from Head Quarters on the 12th instant to Wirral Division to be stationed at Hoylake vice Laird resigned. Constable 65 T. Metcalfe Nantwich Division is discharged from the force for drunkenness on duty on the 2nd instant. Constable 27 C. Potts Runcorn Division is reduced to 25/8d per week for neglect of duty. Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th February 1887 The following transfers will take place on the 20th instant:- Constable 107 A. Poole from Altrincham Division to Nantwich Division at his own expense to be stationed at Crewe vice Ledsham. Constable 67 J. Boyle Altrincham Division to Eddisbury Division to be stationed at Beeston vice White. Constable 303 W. Bailey from Altrincham Division to Wirral Division to be stationed at New Brighton vice Jones. Constable 227 T. Jones from Wirral Division to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Rostherne vice Bailey. Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th February 1887 The following transfers will take place on the 20th instant:- Constable 223 W. Laurence from Warburton to Peover in Altrincham Division vice Poole. Constable 122 W. Foden from Broadheath to Warburton in Altrincham Division vice Laurence. Constable 87 J. Davies from Altrincham to Broadheath in Altrincham Division vice, Foden. Constable 299 W. Hoole from Head Quarters to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Altrincham vice Davies. Constable 52 Farnworth from Head Quarters to Broxton Division to be stationed at Hoole on augmentation. Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th February 1887 Constable 173 G. Dentith Wirral Division to be Acting Sergeant. Constable 327 John Banner is transferred from Wirral Division to Hyde Division vice Peers discharged. The Dogs Act 1871 The attention of Superintendents is drawn to General Orders 17/1885, 13/1886, 160/1886 172/1886 and Cattle Disease Order of the 9th instant and they will see that the provisions of the above act are strictly carried out and enforced throughout their respective areas. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th February 1887 Books and Other Property Issued for Public Service Bicknells Manuels issued for use of members of the force must not be taken away on the removal or otherwise of a Constable but handed to his successor. All Books and other articles of whatever description (clothing excepted) issued for the public service must be at police stations entered on the Inventory Board, Superintendents when visiting stations will see that this is carried out. Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th February 1887 Acting Sergeant 174 Abner Egerton Altrincham Division is promoted Sergeant at 31/6d per week (including Merit Badge pay) and transferred to Broxton Division to be stationed at Hoole (on argumentation). Constable 232 George Ennion Nantwich Division is appointed Acting Sergeant and transferred to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Marston vice Egerton promoted. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd February 1887 Requisition for Books and Stationary In future Superintendents will only make requisition for above on Form F/15 at the end of each quarter showing in red ink on the left hand margin, date and cost of last supply. Alterations or Repairs to Clothing. Superintendents will see that any alterations or repairs to clothing are properly executed if damaged on duty, the cost on application for authority to the Chief Constable may be charged in the Contingent Account and receipted Voucher from the Tradesman sent therewith. The following transfers will take place on the 26th instant:- Constable 207 W. Thomas from Head Quarters to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe vice Metcalfe. Constable 41 J.A. Bennett from Head Quarters to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe vice Ennion. Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th February 1887 Moieties of Penalties and for Execution of Warrants In future Superintendents will total the amount received during each month in Columns 7, 8 and 9 in Charge and Summons Sheets sent to Head Quarters, which must agree with the sums entered in Charge and Summons Books. All arrears received during the same period to be entered in red ink in Charge and Summons Books and Sheets below the before mentioned total giving name of defendant and number of original Charge or Summons, showing in a grand total the amount actually received during the month, the first total will be entered on Form F/21 (10th and 17th Clause Return) on the first two lines. Total amount as per Charge Sheet.................................... Total amount as per Summons Sheet................................. and the arrears in red ink as heretofore with number of original Charge or Summons to correspond with entries in Books and Sheets. Charge for Executing Warrants and Serving Summons For other Police Forces. In future a charge of 2/6d for executing each Warrant and 1/- for the serving of each Summons (exclusive of mileage) will be charged and credited to the 17th Clause Return for the execution and service of the above. The transfer directed in General Order 30/1887 will take place on the 5th proximo. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st March 1887 Bicknell's Police Manual 8th Edition The copies of the above now issued and to be sent will be marked "County Property" with date of issue and be entered on the Inventory Board at Police Stations. The Manual will be considered part of the Constables equipment to whom they are issued being invariably brought for inspection at Government, Chief Constables, or Special Ordered Inspections and when a Constable leaves his station the Manual will be left there in the same way as his "Duty Book". A list of the member of the force to whom they are issued, showing name and station duly receipted by them, will be sent to Head Quarters and duplicate kept in the Superintendent's office. Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd March 1887 One Sergeant and 4 Constables of Wirral Division will parade at Crewe Police Station for Special Duty at 12.30pm on Saturday next the 5th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th March 1887 New Clothing 1887 All new clothing, caps and leggings will be fitted as soon as received from the Contractors (but not in any way altered or issued). A Return of the Form below will be sent to the Chief Constable without delay. No Number/Rank/Name Alterations Required Remarks Clothing, Caps and Leggings of Constables who have been transferred since they were measured will be sent to the Superintendent of the Division in which they are now stationed and the clothing of men who have left the force fitted on Constables who have replaced them (if not already measured for new clothing) if the garments do not fit the articles will be forwarded to Head Quarters, a list in each case being forwarded to this office together with the measure of the clothing, caps and leggings required. All boxes, wrappers received with the clothing will be returned to the Contractors. Any article of clothing or appointments required to complete as laid down in General Order 22nd October 1881 will be applied for at once. The receipt of the clothing, caps and leggings will be acknowledged to the Contractors and Invoices after being properly checked signed by the Superintendent and sent to this office. Repairs at Stations Superintendents will state when reporting on the above as directed in General Order 92/1884 and 97/1884 the nature of the work completed and date of the estimate authorizing its expenditure. Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th March 1887 Recruit PC Walter Davies is numbered 65 and transferred from Head Quarters to Wirral Division vice Banner from the 20th instant. Ventilators to Cells Superintendents will report on or before the 19th instant, whether the Ventilators in the Cells at several police stations in their Divisions, are in good working order, and make any suggestions they may consider necessary in reference thereto. Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th March 1887 Recommendations for Promotion The instruction in the following words in General Order 119/1884 is hereby cancelled in the proportion of one in five to the strength of those ranks, and Superintendents may in their discretion recommend Sergeants and Constables accordingly. Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th March 1887 Medical Attendance The following Medical Gentlemen being willing to act as Surgeons in the several Police Divisions in the County. Superintendents will see that they are called upon to act in all cases of injuries to Constables received on duty, attendance upon prisoners in cells, or any other occasion requiring the services of a Doctor in Public Cases. If at any time any of the gentlemen named, change their residence or wish to discontinue acting for the County or otherwise become non effective, Superintendents will at once report same to the Chief Constable and send in the name and address of any other Doctor willing to act to succeed him. Division Doctors Name Address Remarks Head Quarters Watson Chester Broxton Brierley Tattenhall Broxton Thelwell Farndon Broxton Parker Malpas Broxton Watson Chester Hoole Section Altrincham Appleby Knutsford Altrincham Batchelor Lymm Altrincham Luckman Altrincham Altrincham Renshaw Sale Eddisbury Denson Tarporley Eddisbury Okell Over Continued....... Division Doctors Name Address Remarks Eddisbury Moreton Tarvin Eddisbury Robinson Frodsham Eddisbury Smith Weaverham Nantwich Hodgson Crewe Nantwich Matthews Nantwich Nantwich Tanner Audlem Northwich Davies Sandbach Northwich Joynson Witton Northwich Latham Sandbach Northwich Moreton Castle Northwich Moore Middlewich Middlewich Wirral Bell New Brighton Wirral Davidson Egremont Wirral Madden Sutton Wirral Main New Ferry Wirral Russell Neston Wirral Miller Birkenhead Wirral Forbes Higher Bebington Wirral Burrows Hoylake Hoylake Wirral Napier Egremont Hyde Sidebottom Hyde Hyde Wilde Hollingworth Hyde Foulkes Dukinfield Hyde Schofield Mossley Macclesfield Somerville Wilmslow Wilmslow Section Macclesfield Bradley Macclesfield Gawsworth Macclesfield Allen Bollington Bollington Stockport Higinbotham Stockport Stockport Maclean Stockport Cheadle and Hazel Grove Runcorn McDougall Runcorn Runcorn Willett Stockton Heath Great Budworth Runcorn Carruthers Halton Sutton Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th March 1887 Samples of Beer Superintendents will take steps to obtain a few samples of Beer from places where they think the article is most likely to be adulterated or diluted and submit same to the County Analyst. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd March 1887 The following promotions and transfers will take place from the 25th instant:- Division Number Rank and Name New Weekly Rate Macclesfield Superintendent Large �165 pa. Broxton 295 Sgt E. Turner 31/6d Broxton 39 PC C. Green 28/- Broxton 246 PC W. Stubbs 28/- Altrincham 324 PC R. Buchanan 26/10d Altrincham 223 W. H. Lawrence 26/10d Eddisbury 164 PC J. Mullineaux 26/10d Eddisbury 237 PC T. Lea 28/- Nantwich 224 PC J.J. Jackson 24/6d Northwich 242 PC J. W. Gill 26/10d Northwich 50 PC J. Johnson 26/10d Wirral 269 Sgt J. P. Davern 31/6d Wirral 301 Sgt J. Vost 31/6d Wirral 64 Sgt L. J. Groghan 31/6d Wirral 146 PC J. McLeod 25/8d Wirral 89 PC T. Egerton 28/- Wirral 326 PC W. Cutts 26/10d Wirral 311 PC H. Wilson 28/- Hyde 26 PC W. Cooke 28/- Hyde 29 PC J. Wright 26/10d Hyde 258 PC J. Atherton 24/6d Hyde 249 PC J. Bradbury 24/6d Macclesfield 57 PC S. Frost 24/6d Acting Sergeant 158 J. Woodrow Northwich Division to be Sergeant at 30/4d per week to be stationed at Northwich vice Bradshaw deceased. Acting Sergeant 119 J. Woolley Runcorn Division to be Sergeant at 30/4d per week to be stationed at Runcorn vice Blair resigned. Acting Sergeant 209 F. Lowe Northwich Division is removed from Sandbach to Holmes Chapel vice Woodrow promoted. Constable 145 J. Bladon Northwich Division to be Acting Sergeant at Sandbach vice Lowe removed. Constable 9 J. Oldfield Stockport Division to be Acting Sergeant at Sutton Weaver in Runcorn Division vice Woolley promoted. Constable 87 J. Davies Altrincham Division is awarded the Merit Badge and pay of 2d per day. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd March 1887 Stationary for use of Magistrates at Petty Session's From and after the 26th instant Superintendents will see that the Magistrates attending Petty Sessions or Courts in their respective Divisions are supplied with pens, ink and paper required by them when conducting Magisterial business. As the articles will be provided solely for the Justices, Superintendents will be held responsible that they are not otherwise used and see that they are at the close of the sitting at once collected. A separate requisition will be sent quarterly (with the usual requisition for stationary) on Form F/15 head "Magistrates Room Stationary" (the first to be rendered at once) for each Division subsequent ones showing in red ink on the left hand margin the date and cost of last supply. All charges for the stationary supplied will be entered as a separate item in the Contingent Account under the heading "Magistrates Rooms". Constable 134 W. Wood Broxton Division is reduced to 26/10d per week and transferred at his own expense to Handforth, Stockport Division on the 1st proximo. Constable 25 A.H. Davies Northwich Division is reduced to 23/11d per week for borrowing money from Publicans. Caps and Leggings All Caps and Leggings found to fit properly will at once be marked. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd March 1887 Bicycles The attention of Superintendents is drawn to General Orders 102/1885 they will apply to this office for any additional large Notices required, so that they are kept posted up at all Police Stations and conspicuous places where bicyclists resort. Cruelty to Animals. In addition to the Instructions in General Order 121/1885 Superintendents will take steps in cases where there are likely to be unusual expenses to hand them over to the Society's Officers for prosecution before taking any proceedings in the matter. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd March 1887 The following transfers will take place on the 1st proximo:- Constable 296 R. Davies Stockport Division from Handforth to Bredbury, vice Oldfield promoted. Constable 25 A. H. Davies from Northwich Division to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn vice Corlett resigned. Constable 180 W. Leech from Nantwich Division to Northwich Division to be stationed at Brereton vice Bladon promoted. Constable 134 W. Wood from Broxton Division to Stockport Division at his own expense to be stationed at Handforth vice Davies transferred. Constable 304 J. Bryan Nantwich Division to Broxton Division to be stationed at Tilston vice Wood transferred. Recruit Constable Philip Chell is numbered 144 and transferred from Head Quarters to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Sale vice Boyle transferred. Recruit Constable Walter Bratt is numbered 68 and transferred from Head Quarters to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe vice Leech transferred. Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th March 1887 Recruit Constables Dan Ellwood number 273 and Constable F. Eaton number 166 are transferred from Head Quarters to Wirral Division from the 1st proximo to replace the two extra Constables appointed for New Brighton during the Summer months. Recruit Constable Edward Brew is numbered 252 and transferred from Head Quarters to Northwich Division from the 1st proximo, vice Constable A. H. Davies transferred. Constables 303 W. Bailey and 187 J. Mills are appointed as two extra Constables for shore duty at New Brighton during the Summer months. Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th March 1887 Candidates Superintendents will see that the following directions are observed in measuring candidates for appointments in the Force:- 1. To be not less than 20 years of age. 2. To be not less than 5' 9" in height. 3. Chest measurement to be taken next to skin under the arm pits, the man standing erect with both arms spread out in an horizontal position Hessian Fly The pupa of the above named insect having recently been discovered, Superintendents will direct the Constables of their respective Divisions to warn all agriculturalists and ask them to be good enough to inform the Cattle Inspectors of the District if any pupa cases are found upon their premises so that a report may be transmitted to the Chief Constable for the Agricultural Department of the Privy Council. One of the small Notices dated 28th March 1887 may be given (a supply will be sent to each Inspector for the purpose) to any person interested who applies for same. Chief Constables Office, Chester 29th March 1887 Murder at Crewe Superintendents and those who received direct information of the above from Crewe will report to the Chief Constable what steps they took on routes in reference to this case. Enquiries in reference to Robberies and Other Occurrences The Chief Constable reminds all ranks of the Force that it is their duty to report at once the result of any enquiries they have made or have been directed to institute respecting any matter. Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st March 1887 Constables Injured on Duty and Sick A Doctors Certificate must always accompany the Weekly State D/30, whenever a Constable is returned as injured on duty, or has been absent from duty sick from any cause beyond 7 days. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st April 1887 The following detail of police will attend at the places named below in Wirral Division on the 8th and 11th instant. Good Friday 8th April. Place Division Sgts PC's Total New Brighton Police Station at 11am Broxton Altrincham Nantwich Northwich Hyde Stockport 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 3 3 3 6 3 5 4 4 4 7 4 Totals 6 22 28 Easter Monday 11th April Place Division Sgts PC's Total New Brighton Police Station at 11am Broxton Eddisbury Nantwich Northwich Hyde Macclesfield 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 5 6 14 3 4 3 6 7 15 4 Totals 6 33 39 Great Coats will be taken in straps, and will be worn unless the weather is unusually fine and warm. Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th April 1887 New Clothing 1887 Superintendents will forward the Return called for in General Order 37/1887 and report whether they have carried out the instructions therein in reference to Constables requiring clothing. Constable 69 J. Breese Macclesfield Division, will be discharged from the force on the 18th instant with a pension of �40.0s.0d per annum, granted by the Court of Quarter Sessions on the 4th instant, on the recommendation of the Chief Constable. Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th April 1887 Tarporley Hunt Meeting The following detail of Constabulary will attend the above meeting on Wednesday 13th April (1886 issue of clothing, Helmets without spikes, White Gloves, Leggings and Capes (worn rolled) for use if required. Division Ins Sgts PC's Total Remarks Eddisbury 1 1 At 9am Nantwich 1 6 7 At 9am Northwich 1 7 8 At 10am Wirral 1 11 12 At 10am Runcorn 1 4 5 At 10am Totals 1 4 28 33 1 Sergeant and 4 Constables from Broxton Division, 1 Sergeant and 2 Constables Altrincham Division to be on the Concourse at 11am, 1 Sergeant and 2 Constables from Eddisbury Division for duty in Tarporley and vicinity from 1pm. In plain clothes Inspector Britton and Acting Sergeant Leah, Head Quarters Sergeant Vost Wirral Division and Constable Brown Altrincham Division under Special order 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. Superintendents will as far as practicable without interfering with public duty, detail the same Constables as last year for the above duty. Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th April 1887 Gun Licences Superintendents will report on or before the 12th instant (1st) Whether Constables report to them the cases of person in their Districts who carry revolvers or pistols with license? (2nd) If so, are such reports communicated to the Inland Revenue Authorities? Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th April 1887 Constable 318 A. S. Robinson Northwich Division is transferred from Northwich to Occlestone. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th April 1887 Constables smoking and gambling in public places going and Returning from Special Duty The Chief Constable directs that the practice of Constables playing cards and smoking in Railway Carriages and other public places when proceeding to and from duty be discontinued. Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th April 1887 Wirral Hunt Races The following detail of police will attend the above meeting on Saturday next the 23rd instant, parading opposite the Grand Stand at 11am. Division Ins Sgts PC's Total Remarks Broxton 1 4 5 Also 4 PC's in plain Eddisbury 1 4 5 Clothes (Wirral Div) Nantwich 1 8 9 See CC Memo to Northwich 1 4 5 Supt Hindley Wirral 1 1 Dated 20/04/1887 Runcorn 1 4 5 Total 1 5 24 30 Helmets without spike, white gloves, leggings, capes (rolled). In plain clothes Inspector Britton and Acting Sergeant Leah, Head Quarters. Sergeant Vost and Constable Woodrow Wirral Division. END OF VOLUME 4 and START OF VOLUME 5 Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd April 1887 The following transfers will take place on the 30th instant:- Constable 21 A. J. Bourne from Dukinfield in Hyde Division to Macclesfield Division to be stationed at Tytherington vice Breese discharged. Constable 223 W. H. Laurence at his own expense from Altrincham Division to Hyde Division to be stationed at Dukinfield vice Bourne. Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th April 1887 Constable 110 Joseph Roscoe Northwich Division, having died at Wharton on the 23rd instant, the Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will allow any of the men of their Divisions, who may wish to do so, to attend in uniform the funeral at Over at 2pm on the 26th instant, care being taken that their Districts are properly watched by other Constables during their absence. Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th April 1887 Chester Races 1887 The following detail of police will attend at this office as follows:- Tuesday 3rd May 1887 at 10.15am Division Ins Sgts PC's Total Remarks Nantwich 1 1 10 12 Ins Oldham Runcorn 1 7 8 Totals 1 2 17 20 Wednesday 4th May 1887 at 10.15am Division Ins Sgt's PC's Total Remarks Eddisbury 1 8 9 Nantwich 1 14 15 Wirral 1 1 7 9 Ins O'Donnell Runcorn 1 6 7 Totals 1 4 35 40 Thursday 5th May 1887 at 10.15am Division Ins Sgt's PC's Total Remarks Altrincham 1 4 5 Hyde 1 8 9 Macclesfield 1 1 4 6 Ins Atherton Totals 1 3 16 20 Clothing of 1886 issue will be worn. Helmets without spikes, Capes (worn rolled) for use if required, white gloves. 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 roads and railway stations from the Saturday previous to the races until the following Friday. Superintendents will not withdraw men stationed in the vicinity of Chester from their beats for this duty. Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th April 1887 Constable 223 W. H. Laurence Altrincham Division is reduced to 25/8d per week from the 23rd instant and transferred to Dukinfield in Hyde Division at his own expense for being absent from his Conference points and making a false entry in his Journal. Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th April 1887 Chimney Sweep Certificates Superintendents will in future when forwarding Applications for Chimney Sweepers Certificates write across Form CS/1 the character of the applicant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th April 1887 Constables Not to be Employed in Menial Work when on Special Duty Constables on Special Duty at Races or on Private Special Duty as similar gatherings are strictly forbidden to act as Grooms, Footmen etc. or be employed in any other menial work. Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th April 1887 Alteration of Clothing 1887 Issue Superintendents will have the Clothing which can be altered by local Tradesmen at once altered, care being taken that no unnecessary expense is incurred and that garments are made to fit well and properly. Superintendents will report when the alterations are completed which must be carried out without delay, and send the tradesman's accounts for same to this office. Caps which are miss-fits will be returned to the Contractors and proper measures sent so that he may replace them with ones which will fit. Leggings requiring alteration will be sent to this office with the sizes required. Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th April 1887 Visit of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales to Tatton Park The following detail of police will attend at Knutsford Railway Station at 4.20pm on Monday 2nd May 1887. Division Supt Ins Sgt's PC's Total Remarks Altrincham 1 1 1 15 18 Arrive Knutsford Nantwich 1 13 14 3.20pm Northwich 1 1 13 15 3.20pm Hyde 1 15 16 4.17pm Stockport 1 5 6 4.17pm Totals 1 2 5 61 69 The following detail of police will parade at Knutsford opposite the Court House on Tuesday 3rd May 1887 at 9am. Division Supt Ins Sgt's PC's Total Remarks Altrincham 1 1 2 20 24 Arrive Knutsford Eddisbury 1 13 14 8.49am Northwich 1 3 20 24 8.49am Hyde 1 4 30 35 Leave Manchester 7.30am Macclesfield 1 13 14 Conveyance from Macclesfield Stockport 1 13 14 Leave Manchester 7.30am Totals 1 3 12 109 125 The following detail of police will attend at Altrincham Police Station at 9.30am Wednesday 4th May 1887. Division Supt Ins Sgt's PC's Total Remarks Altrincham 1 2 20 23 Arrive Altrincham Eddisbury 1 5 6 9.09am Northwich 4 20 24 9.09am Wirral 2 15 17 Broadheath 9.26am Hyde 2 25 27 Leave Manchester 7.30am Macclesfield 1 1 2 By Conveyance Stockport 1 16 17 Leave Manchester 7.30am Runcorn 1 8 9 Arrive Broadheath 9.26am Totals 2 13 110 125 Clothing of 1886 issue will be worn, Helmets without spikes, Capes (worn rolled) for use if required. The Wirral Division will detail 9 Constables to act as guard around Tatton Hall, during the visit of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales there on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th May 1887. These Constables will be under the charge and direction of Sergeant Bowyer, Northwich Division. The Nantwich Division will detail one Sergeant and 5 Constables for duty at the Lodge, Tatton Park and for regulating traffic etc. during the above occasion. The foregoing details will parade at Knutsford Police Station at 12 noon on Monday the 2nd instant whence they will precede to Lodgings which Sergeant McDonald, Altrincham Division will have selected for them in the vicinity of Tatton Park. The following Constables will act as Mounted Patrol or Escort as may be ordered during the visit. PC Venables, Eddisbury Division, PC Mills Wirral Division, PC Harrison Head Quarters and PC Farnworth Broxton Division and will report themselves (PC Harrison excepted) at Altrincham Police Station at 8pm Monday 2nd May 1887. PC Venable being the Senior Constable will be in charge of the men mounted and be held responsible that they parade in accordance with orders he may receive. The following detail of police will parade at Ashley Railway Station at 4pm on the 3rd May 1887 under the charge of Superintendent Leighton. Division Ins Sgt's PC's Total Altrincham 1 7 8 Northwich 1 5 6 Hyde 1 1 5 7 Totals 1 3 17 21 The detail will leave Knutsford Railway Station at 3.20pm for Ashley and travel free by permission of the Manager of the Line. Sergeant McDonald will provide a good meal for the detail for Ashley Station and the four Mounted Constables at 12.30pm at Knutsford and report to the Chief Constable what arrangements he has made. Clothing of 1886 issue will be worn, Helmets without spikes, Capes (worn rolled) for use if required, white gloves. All ranks will without delay on the completion of their duties on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th proximo return to their respective stations. Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th April 1887 Visit of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales to Tatton Park The Constables for duty at Tatton Hall and Lodges will take Lamps with them. Constables on Mounted duty will be dressed in Helmets with Spikes, White Gloves, Capes, worn rolled for use if required, spurs and leather strapped trousers. A Special Duty Sheet will be sent to this office on the 9th proximo from the Divisions supplying Constables for this duty, showing Cost of Conveyance, Special Duty etc. for each Constable. Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th April 1887 Chester Races A Special Duty Sheet from Divisions supplying Constables for duty at the above on the 3rd, 4th and 5th proximo, will be sent to this office on the 9th proximo, showing Special Duty and Travelling Expenses for each man. The following transfers will take place on the 6th proximo:- Recruit Constable 291 W. Pym from Head Quarters to Northwich Division to be stationed at Wharton vice Roscoe deceased. Recruit Constable 328 E. Clarke from Head Quarters to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe vice Bryan transferred. Recruit Constable 265 F. Wood from Head Quarters to Northwich Division to be stationed at Northwich vice Robinson transferred. Constable 46 E. Shatwell Wirral Division is fined 10/- and reduced to 26/10d per week for drunkenness on duty at Parkgate on the 23rd instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th May 1887 Constable 72 William Clutton will be transferred on the 13th instant from Crewe in Nantwich Division to Peover in Altrincham Division vice Laurence transferred. Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th May 1887 Visit of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales to Tatton Park And Chester Races The Chief Constable has much pleasure in making known his great satisfaction at the smart appearance of the Cheshire Constabulary on the above occasions and for the excellent manner they performed their various duties, which with exemplary conduct manifested by all ranks, maintained the character and high standing of the force. The transfer of Recruit Constable 291 Pym in General Order 73/1887 is cancelled and he will be stationed at Over instead of Wharton. Constable 270 J. A. Malkin is transferred from Over in Eddisbury Division to Wharton in Northwich Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th May 1887 New Clothing 1887 The Chief Constable will inspect the above as follows:- Cloth Clothing 1887 issue will be worn and Great Coats, Capes, Leggings and Serge Suits ready to put on. A Nominal Roll of the Division with a Column to enter any remarks as to alterations required will also be ready. Time Date Division At Location 11am Thurs 12th May Wirral Birkenhead 1pm Thurs 12th May Wirral Egremont 4.15pm Thurs 12th May Runcorn Runcorn 10am Fri 13th May Eddisbury Oakmere 12noon Fri 13th May *Northwich* Middlewich 4pm Fri 13th May Nantwich Crewe 1pm Sat 14th May Broxton Broxton *Superintendent Naylor will meet the train with Horse and Cart at Delamere at 9.47am and afterwards drive to Over Bridge where Superintendent Plant will meet the Chief Constable at 11.30pm and drive to Middlewich High Road, near the 5th Mile Stone from Middlewich; where Superintendent Leah will meet the Chief Constable at 3.30pm with Horse and Trap to drive to Crewe. The Constable detailed for day duty at Northwich will not be withdrawn to parade at Middlewich. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th May 1887 Over May Festival 21st May 1887 The following detail of police will attend the above Festival at Over 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 Committee and Private Grounds Northwich 1 6 7 For duty on the roads and neighbourhood Total 1 3 17 21 *General Supervision of all Constables on duty on the occasion Inspector Britton and Acting Sergeant W. Leah from Head Quarters will attend for duty in plain clothes. Special Duty Paragraph 4 of General Order 2nd August 1879 is cancelled. The Sergeant in charge or Senior Constable with any detachment of Constabulary sent on Special Duty will invariably report to the Superintendent of the Division in which the duty is performed that the meeting or occasion at which he has been present has passed off quietly or otherwise, this report will be submitted by the Superintendent to the Chief Constable for his information. Constable 243 A. Dutton will be transferred from Wirral to Runcorn Division on the 20th instant vice Potts resigned. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th May 1887 Looking to the Comparative Statement of Vagrants relieved in the several Unions within the County there is a general increase throughout the district, giving at total increase of 8874 relieved as compared with the previous year (when there was an increase of 4865 as compared with year ended 31st March 1885) the greater increase being in the Macclesfield, Nantwich and Wirral Unions, the Chief Constable takes this opportunity of again impressing upon all ranks the necessity of checking 'Professional Vagrancy' as persons who obtain their livelihood in this manner are generally thieves, often a terror to women and children, and always a nuisance and pest to the District which they are permitted to frequent. Members of the force while endeavouring to repress Vagrancy should carefully discriminate between 'Professional Vagrants' and the 'way faring labourer' in search of work. Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th May 1887 Over May Festival 1887 The following additional detail of police will attend the above Festival at 10.30am on the 21st instant:- Division Sgt's PC's Total Altrincham 3 3 Nantwich 1 3 4 Northwich 3 3 Totals 1 9 10 Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th May 1887 Old Clothing Superintendents will collect the following old clothing and send a complete list in detail of same to this office on or before the 10th proximo, showing articles collected from each man, together with a separate list of married men and the articles they wish to purchase at the Contractors prices:- Item of Clothing Year of Issue 1 Cap 1885 1 Great Coat 1883 1 Tunic 1885 1 Pair of Dress Trousers 1885 1 Pair of Undress Trousers 1886 1 Serge Suit 1883 1 Waterproof Cape 1881 1 Pair of Leggings 1881 Leaving each man in possession of:- 2 Helmets 1879 and 1881 2 Caps 1886 and 1887 2 Great Coats 1885 and 1887 2 Tunics 1886 and 1887 2 Pairs Dress Trousers 1886 and 1887 1 Pair Undress Trousers 1887 2 Serge Suits 1885 and 1887 2 Capes (Cloth) 1884 and 1887 2 Pairs of Leggings 1884 and 1887 From the old clothing collected Superintendents will select for re-issue in case of necessity two of the best complete suits consisting of the following articles 1 Cap, 1 Great Coat, 1 Tunic, 1 Pair of Dress Trousers, 1 Serge Suit, 1 Cape and 1 Pair of Leggings, and 5 additional Capes to those included in the foregoing complete suits. The above will be selected from the whole of the Sergeants and Constables clothing for sale either to them or the Contractors. Any surplus articles or equipment in Divisions will be returned to Head Quarters Store at the same time and be entered on List of Clothing sent in as directed above. Constable 25 A. H. Davies Runcorn Division having absconded from his duty on the 16th instant is struck of the strength of the force from that date. Football Matches The instructions given in General Order 114/1885 only apply to Football Matches and not to other Athletic Sports and Games at which the scale of changes for attendance of Constables as shown on Form F/1 will be charged unless otherwise specially ordered. May Day Knutsford The following detail of police will attend at Knutsford at 9.30am the 24th instant:- Division Ins Sgt's PC's Total Remarks Northwich 1 4 5 Ins Johnson and a Hyde 1 6 7 Detective from Stockport 1 4 5 Manchester Total 1 2 14 17 Superintendent Leighton will detail 3 intelligent men for plain clothes duty under Inspector Britton. The Constables stationed in Knutsford and 6 others in uniform will keep order in the Town and its vicinity under Sergeant McDonald. The following detail of police will parade at New Brighton Landing Stage, Wirral Division at 11am on the 30th instant. Cloth Clothing 1886 issue will be worn. Division Sergeants Constables 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 Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th May 1887 Remanded Prisoners Superintendents will make arrangements with Magistrates Clerks whenever a Prisoner is remanded to one Her Majesty's Prisons on a serious charge of wounding to have a formal order (which should be retained by the Superintendent) signed by the Committing Magistrate upon the Governor of the Jail, requesting him to hand over the Prisoner, so that in the event of the injured person becoming worse, and a dying declaration requisite, the accused may be present at the making of same. Special Duty Allowances As some Superintendents have not carried out the instructions in General Orders 229/1886 and 8/1887 they will in future personally see that the entries in the Contingent Account and Special Duty Sheets are correctly made out as directed therein, and that "Special Services" and "Police Special Duty" are entered on separate sheets. Cloth Capes As the above are much superior in quality and durability than those formerly issued, all members of the force will see that great care is taken with the two now in possession of each man, as no further issue of same is contemplated for the next five years. The following transfers will take place on the 28th instant:- Recruit Constable 225 T. B. Bullock from Head Quarters to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Clutton. Recruit Constable 149 J.T. Taylor from Head Quarters to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Davies. Recruit Constable 110 W. Ellwood from Head Quarters to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Cartledge. Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st May 1887 County Cottage at Stockport taken at �15 per annum The Sergeant or other Constable in charge of the above will pay the usual deductions for rent at Stations to be credited monthly in Pay Sheet of the Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th June 1887 Beeston Castle Festival The following detail of police will attend the above named Festival at 10am on the 13th and 14th instant:- Division Supt Ins Sgt's PC's Total Remarks Head Quarters 1* 2 3 *Ins Britton and one PC from Eddisbury Eddisbury 1 1 4 6 In plain will attend Nantwich 1 6 7 Total 1 1 4 10 16 Superintendents will detail for the above duty as nearly as possible, without inconvenience to the public service, the same PC's as last year. 1887 issue Serge Clothing will be worn and Capes for wear if required. Services of all Constables at Jubilee Celebrations Superintendents will see that all applications for the Services of Constables reach this office not later than the morning of the 16th instant after which date no Constables can be detailed for such duty. The following transfers will take place on the 11th instant:- Recruit Constable 176 Joseph Wainwright from Head Quarters to Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Brighton vice Dutton transferred. Recruit Constable 245 A. W. Dentith from Head Quarters to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Altrincham, vice PC George Brown deceased. Recruit Constable 69 J. Broadey from Head Quarters to Wirral Division to be stationed at Egremont, vice Young transferred. Recruit Constable 29 Joseph Wright from Hyde Division to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Moore resigned. Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th June 1887 Clothing 1887 The Chief Constable will inspect the above in the following Divisions on Thursday the 16th instant and Friday 17th instant. Clothing 1887 issue will be worn and Great Coats, Capes, Leggings and Serge Suits ready put on. A Nominal Roll of the Division with a Column to enter any remarks will also be ready. A sufficient number of Constables will be left on duty for the protection of Districts. Thursday 16th June 1887 Hyde Division at Hyde at 11am. Thursday 16th June 1887 Stockport Division at Stockport at 1.30pm. The Superintendent of Hyde Division will drive the Chief Constable to Stockport. Friday 17th June 1887 Altrincham Division at Altrincham at 10.45am. Friday 17th June 1887 Macclesfield Division at Macclesfield at 2.30pm. Superintendent Leighton to drive the Chief Constable to the boundary of his Division on the Altrincham to Wilmslow High Road where Superintendent Large will meet him at 1pm and drive to Macclesfield via Wilmslow. The above parades will be instead of the monthly drill for June unless already held. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th June 1887 Clothing 1887 Fridays programme as directed in Divisional Order of yesterday's date is hereby cancelled in consequence of it being Petty Sessions at Lymm on that day. Macclesfield Division will parade at 12 noon on the 17th instant instead of 2.30pm as therein ordered. The Chief Constable will inspect Altrincham Division on Monday 20th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th June 1887 Resignation of Constables Whenever a Constables leaves the force on resignation or other cause, the Superintendent of the Division will invariably on the day he is paid up to and discharged report to the Chief Constable the fact and state whether Clothing has been delivered up in good order or otherwise. The following transfers will take place on the 25th instant:- Recruit Constable 25 James Heath from Head Quarters to Hyde Division vice Esley resigned. Recruit Constable 333 H. Wilson from Head Quarters to Nantwich Division vice Bennett resigned. Jubilee Festivities at Sandbach. A Sergeant and five Constables from Nantwich Division will parade at Sandbach Police Station at 1.20pm on the 21st instant to assist at the above. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd June 1887 General Inspection The annual Government Inspection will take place earl in the beginning of next month Superintendents will see that all repairs to Stations sanctioned by the Chief Constable are at once carried out. Attention is drawn to General Order 78/1885 relating to whitewashing Stations which has not been generally complied with. Leave of absence will not be granted during the Inspection except in urgent cases. Stationary for use of Magistrates In future Superintendents will see that in addition to supplying Magistrates with the above as directed in General Order 44/1887, Magistrates Clerks are provided with ink bit no other article. Acting Sergeant 82 W. Yearsley Altrincham Division is reduced to the rank of Constable, severely reprimanded, reduced to 25/8d per week and fined 15/- for neglect of duty and being under the influence of drink on the 21st instant. The following transfers will take place on the 25th instant:- Constable 10. T. Crowder from Broxton Division to Eddisbury Division to be stationed at Dunham on the Hill, at his own expense. Constable 331 J. D. Venables from Eddisbury Division to Head Quarters to be stationed at Hoole. Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th June 1887 Duty Books As there is a want of uniformity in the manner in which Constables enter deviations from duty scale in the Journals, the Chief Constable directs that the following method be complied with in the future, notwithstanding whatever orders have been heretofore given in the matter. The Constable will invariably state in the body of his Journal the exact time from and to which he performs his duty, and record what duties he has performed and occurrences that have taken place and come under his observation during those hours. Should such hours and duties performed therein differ in any degree from the Constables ordinary tour of duty, as laid down in the Monthly Duty Scale, on Form D/28, he will enter under the head "Deviations" according to the following example '25th June Duty Scale Day from 10am to 2pm' 25th June Duty Scale Night from 1am to 6am either or both according as the day and night duty scale, or either, are interfered with. The Chief Constable take this opportunity of mentioning that he is often struck with the want of information given in Constables Journals as to the General Condition of their beats. A Constables Journal should be a fair test as to his power of observation in Police matters in his District besides showing the actual duties he has performed in the same. A copy of this Order will be given to each Constable. New Clothing 1887 Issue The above will at once be properly marked and issued, but the cloth clothing will not be worn unless specifically ordered, until the 1st October as directed on Form D/19 dated 4th February 1887. Superintendents will report on or before the 29th instant that the above instructions have been carried out. The following promotions will take place from this date:- Number Rank Name Division New Pay Rate Supt. Downes Broxton �143 per annum Supt. Hollingworth Runcorn �150 per annum Ins Oldham Nantwich �100 per annum PC52 G.E. Farnworth Broxton 24/6d per week PC244 J. Johnson Altrincham 24/6d PC320 H. Fry Altrincham 24/6d PC67 J. Boyle Eddisbury 25/8d PC108 W. Brewster Eddisbury 24/6d PC202 W. Roberts Eddisbury 24/6d PC219 T. Brierley Nantwich 28/- PC263 R. Lee Nantwich 26/10d PC60 J. Watkinson Nantwich 26/10d PC216 W. Pearson Nantwich 24/6d PC97 W.T. Pierce Nantwich 24/6d PC16 E. Williams Nantwich 24/6d PC2 W. Howie Nantwich 24/6d PC154 J. W. Piggin Northwich 24/6d PC183 T. Wilson Wirral 28/- PC289 C. Dean Wirral 26/10d PC132 G. Carrington Wirral 25/8d PC240 A. Young Wirral 25/8d PC264 J. Griffiths Wirral 24/6d PC222 L. Hodkinson Wirral 24/6d PC132 W. Bellhouse Wirral 25/8d PC153 H. Bramhall Hyde 26/10d PC315 H. Thompson Hyde 26/10d PC116 W. Davenport Hyde 24/6d PC44 W. Gerrard Macclesfield 26/10d PC 131 T. Breeze Runcorn 26/10d PC172 W. Fryer Runcorn 26/10d PC286 A. Sutherland Runcorn 26/10d PC161 J. Millington Runcorn 25/8d The following Constables are each awarded the Merit Badge with pay of 2d extra per day:- PC278 L. Costello Wirral Division and PC14 G. Davies, Hyde Division. PC246 W. Stubbs Broxton Division is transferred from No Mans Heath to Broxton to take charge of the Lock Up there. PC246 W. Stubbs Broxton Division is appointed Assistant Inspector of Weights and Measures for Broxton Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 29th June 1887 PC79 E. Kettle Wirral Division is fined 5/- and removed at his own expense to Runcorn Division for absence from Night Duty on the 16th instant, vice Parry resigned. Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th June 1887 Government Inspection The general instructions laid down in General Order 82/1883 will be observed. The Inspection Return herewith sent (which must be carefully preserved as no other can be supplied) will be made out as directed in General Order 82/1883 and the Return of Persons apprehended and summoned for the years ended 30th June 1886 and 1887. The Return under the Prevention of Crime Act will be give the number of persons in the Division on the date of Inspection, and Divisional Form S/3 altered as shown in the Inspection Return above referred to. Parade States and Divisional Form S/3 to be handed to the Chief Constable are herewith sent. All Station Houses to be ready for Inspection. The two Returns as given with "Memo" of the 3rd September 1885 will be posted punctually to this office on or before the 3rd proximo. Divisions will parade as follows:- Date and Time Division At Location Fri 8th July 11.45am Macclesfield Macclesfield Fri 8th July 2.30pm Hyde Hyde Sat 9th July 11am Stockport Stockport Mon 11th July 1.45pm Nantwich Nantwich Mon 11th July 5.30pm Eddisbury Oakmere Tues 12th July 9.30am Head Quarters Chester Tues 12th July 3.45pm Broxton Broxton Wed 13th July 11.30am Altrincham Altrincham Wed 13th July 2.15pm Northwich Middlewich Thu 14th July 9am Runcorn Runcorn Thu 14th Jul 3.30pm Wirral Birkenhead On the 8th September Superintendent Large will have his Horse and Cart ready to drive to Bollington and order a conveyance (2 Horses) to meet the Government Inspector and Chief Constable at Chelford Railway Station at 1.24pm on the 9th to drive from thence to Crewe, via Holmes Chapel and Sandbach. On the11th September Superintendent Leah will order a conveyance (2 Horses) to meet the train at Audlem Station at 12.49pm to drive to Nantwich. Superintendents will see that the drivers of the several conveyances have a bill readymade out and receipted to hand to the Government Inspector on completion of their journeys. Sergeant 162 McHale Northwich Division will revert to the rank of Acting Sergeant at 29/2d per week including Merit Badge and pay) for entering a public house when on duty and is transferred from Northwich to Broomedge in Altrincham Division, vice Acting Sergeant Bossons promoted. Acting Sergeant 169 J. Bossons Altrincham Division is promoted Sergeant at 30/4d per week and transferred to Northwich Division to be stationed at Middlewich, vice Doyle. Sergeant 239 H. Doyle is removed from Middlewich to Northwich vice McHale. The above will take place on the 7th July 1887. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st July 1887 Jubilee Celebrations at Crewe 4th July 1887 The following detail of police will parade at Crewe Police Station at the hours named herein on the above date:- Division Ins Sgt's PC's Total Time Remarks Nantwich 1 1 9 11 11.30am Irrespective of Crewe Section Wirral 2 14 16 12.30pm Hyde 2 14 16 Macclesfield *1 4 5 12.30pm Ins Atherton Runcorn 1 3 4 12.30pm Capes to be rolled for use if required Totals 2 6 44 52 Superintendent Leah will be in charge of above details. PC Farnworth Broxton Division and PC Mills Wirral Division will proceed by 11.55am train from Chester for Crewe and at once proceed to Crewe Police Station, acting Mounted under the immediate instruction of Superintendent Leah. The Northwich Division will provide 1 Sergeant and 5 Constables for Special Duty at Crewe on the 4th instant the Sergeant in charge to report himself at Crewe Police Station at 12.30pm. None but experienced and active Constables will be detailed for the above duties. Mounted Constables will be dressed in Helmets and 1887 issue clothing, Capes worn rolled on the saddle. Obstructions on Highways Attention is drawn to General Orders 20/1883 and 83/1885 in reference to the above and the provisions of the Highway Act must be enforced in the jurisdiction of the Cheshire Constabulary. Candidates Superintendents will see that in addition to the instructions in General Orders 50/1887 that Candidate's chests are measured next to the skin straight around the body, the tape being kept in an horizontal position over the nipples, not in a slanting direction from the back up to the top of the breast bone. The Chief Constable directs that the greatest care to be taken in this and the height of the man without boots, as several Candidates have recently been sent under height and chest measurement (which should not be less than 35 inches) thereby putting them to unnecessary expense and loss of a day's work. Young men under 22 years of age of les chest measurement than before stated may be recommended if their general appearance seems to warrant further development. Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd July 1887 Recruit Constable 241 George Swindells will be transferred from Head Quarters to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Cooper resigned on the 9th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th July 1887 Sergeant 158 J. Woodrow Northwich Division is permitted to resign his appointment as Sergeant in the force and to revert to the rank of Constable at 28/- per week from the 8th July 1887, he having been guilty of Conduct Subversive of good order and discipline. Contingent Account In future Superintendents will keep a copy of the above Form F/4 (sent in monthly to Head Quarters) properly docketed for ready reference in their respective offices Clothing to be worn between 1st June and 30th September As there appears a want of uniformity in the clothing worn at night between the above dates the Chief Constable directs that the second best Cloth Clothing will be so worn, except upon warm summer nights when the second best serge may be used, it will however be distinctly understood that in Towns all Constables will appear uniformly dressed in cloth or serge clothing as the case may be. Acting Sergeant 150 John Sherwin Hyde Division is promoted to the rank of Sergeant at 31/6d per week (including Merit Badge pay) from the 9th instant transferred to Northwich Division to be stationed at Northwich, vice Woodrow transferred. The following transfers will take place on the 9th instant:- Constable 244 J. Johnson Altrincham Division from Altrincham to Timperley vice Crank resigned. Constable 158 John Woodrow from Northwich Division to Broxton Division to be stationed at No Mans Heath, vice Stubbs transferred to Broxton. Recruit Constable 329 James Cliffe from Head Quarters to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Altrincham, vice Johnson. Recruit Constable 41 Joseph Heath from Head Quarters to Wirral Division to be stationed at Wallasey, vice Kettle transferred to Runcorn. Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th July 1887 Charges against Prisoners for Offences in other Divisions Superintendents will see that when a person is apprehended in their Divisions and offences traced to him committed in other Divisions in the County, that all the cases are brought against the Prisoner in the Division he is in custody, before committal for trail. Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th July 1887 The following transfers will take place on the 22nd instant:- PC329 James Cliffe from Altrincham Division to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe. PC225 T.B. Bullock from Nantwich Division to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Altrincham. Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th July 1887 Prisoners in Custody of the Police. Constables are cautioned against the practice of allowing prisoners to walk behind them when conveying persons to Jail, the prisoner should always be at the side of the Constable or within arm's length in front, so that no temptation to escape is given. Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th July 1887 Jubilee Festival and opening of Baths at Winsford. The following detail of police will parade at Over Police Station at 10.30am on Wednesday 20th instant. Division Sgt's PC's Total Eddisbury 1 4 5 Northwich 1 4 5 Total 2 8 10 Superintendent Naylor will be in charge. Capes rolled for use if required. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd July 1887 Keeping Fowls at Police Stations The keeping of Fowls, Pigeons, and Rabbits etc. by Constables in charge of Police Stations is strictly prohibited in such buildings. Superintendents will see that the walls are not damaged by nails being driven into them to support tree, plants etc. Constable 160 T. Dutton is transferred from Hyde to Stayley and will take charge of the Police Station there. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd July 1887 The following transfers will take place on the under mentioned dates:- 22nd instant:- Constable 197 T. Galley from Nantwich Division to Hyde Division to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Laurence. 29th instant:- Constable 204 T. Smith from Runcorn to Hyde Division to be stationed at Hyde, vice Davenport. Recruit Constable 104 B. Jackson from Head Quarters to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Smith. Recruit Constable 192 M. Scott from head Quarters to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Nantwich, vice Galley. Weights and Measures Superintendents will report on or before the 6th proximo whether the days fixed by Quarter Sessions for Stamping Weights and Measures as laid down in General Order of the 19th October 1862 meets the requirements necessary to efficiently carry out their duties under the Weights and Measures Act, if not state what additional days are required and at what places. Equipment Return M/3 In future the above Return will be rendered half yearly on the 25th instant of March and the 29th of September in each year, instead of quarterly as heretofore. Clothing Number 17 on Divisional Form D/19 (revised 4th February 1887) is cancelled and the following substituted Number 17 At Assizes and Quarter Sessions best Cloth Clothing and Helmet without Spike, leggings, white or black gloves according to season of year. Divisional Form D/19 1st March 1997 is altered to Divisional Form D/20. Divisional Form 18 when at Assizes and Sessions Caps and best Clothing, Leggings and white or black gloves according to season of year. The above alterations will be noted on the Forms in Superintendents, Inspectors, Sergeants and Constables Duty Books. Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th July 1887 Bank Holiday 1st August 1887 The under mentioned detail of police will attend as follows:- Division Sgt's PC's Total Remarks Altrincham Runcorn 1 1 7 5 8 6 To parade at entrance to Wirral Agricultural Show Ground at Bidston 10.30am Total 2 12 14 Hyde 2 10 12 To parade at New Brighton Police Station at 11am. Capes to be taken for use if required. Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th August 1887 Leave of Absence Jubilee Year The Chief Constable will have much pleasure in granting an additional days leave of absence beyond the normal 7 days without deductions from pay to Sergeants and Constables who may apply for same including those whose passes are pending and Superintendents may as they think best to arrange grant an additional days monthly leave of absence to those who have already been on their annual leave. Northwich Election The Superintendent of Eddisbury, Northwich and Runcorn Divisions will make the usual arrangements for refreshments and lodgings if the latter are required and see that all Placards etc. received from the Under Sherriff relating to the Election are posted as directed in General Order 130/1885. The Superintendent of Northwich Division will carry out the instructions for the attendance of Constables at the Nomination Day at Northwich on the 6th instant see General Order 130/1885. PC313 T. Burgess Hyde Division is fined 10/- and reduced to 25/8d per week for drunkenness on duty at Hyde on the 30th ultimo. The following transfers will take place on the 19th instant:- PC226 S. Fowles from Broxton Division to Wirral Division to be stationed at Arrow. PC305 J. Shepherd from Wirral Division to Broxton Division to be stationed at Tattenhall. PC313 T. Burgess from Hyde Division to Northwich Division to be stationed at Winnington vice Hayhoe discharged on the 5th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th August 1887 The following transfers will take place on the under mentioned dates:- PC240 A. Young from Wirral Division to Hyde Division to be stationed at Hyde, vice Burgess transferred to Winnington, on the 7th instant. PC303 W. Bailey from Wirral Division to Hyde Division to be stationed at Hyde, vice Dutton transferred to Stayley on the 19th instant. PC188 J. Swindells Wirral Division to be stationed at Wallasey on the 19th instant, vice Bailey. Recruit Constable 223 A. Crowe from Head Quarters to Wirral Division to be stationed at Liscard on the 19th instant, vice Swindells. Northwich Election 1887 The following detail of police will attend at the under mentioned Polling Places for duty at the Stations on the 13th August 1887 at 7.30am. Polling Place Police Division Supt Ins Sgt PC Total Remarks Ashton 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 attend at the following places at 11am. Barnton Runcorn 1 2 3 Marston Altrincham 1 2 3 Middlewich Nantwich Northwich 1 2 1 14 7 16 9 Supt Plant Northwich Broxton Altrincham Northwich Macclesfield Stockport 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 12 8 8 9 7 14 10 9 10 Total 2 5 43 50 Over Eddisbury 1 3 4 Runcorn Wirral Runcorn 1 1 3 1 22 4 25 7 Supt Hollingworth Wharton 1 7 8 In the event of aid being required to quell riot or disturbance assistance will be sought by Telegram (duplicate of same will be sent to the Chief Constable who will be at Northwich) as follows:- Polling Places Officer in Charge At Location Aston by Sutton Runcorn Barnton Runcorn Davenham Northwich Halton Runcorn Marston Northwich Over Middlewich Northwich Middlewich Middlewich Northwich Runcorn Northwich Weaverham Northwich Wharton Over Instructions to Constables at Polling Places and Declarations of Secrecy are forwarded to the following Divisions, Eddisbury, Altrincham, Northwich and Runcorn the "Instructions to Constables" will be returned to Head Quarters as per General Order 130/1885 and the general directions therein observed. 2nd best Serge Suits and Caps to be worn, Great Coats in straps to be taken for use if required. Superintendents will also report what disposition they propose to make of the Reserves in utilizing them for patrols. Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th August 1887 Northwich Election 1887 Dress for the above as stated in General Order 119/1887 "Serge Suits and Caps, should read 2nd Serge Suits and Capes" alter accordingly and comply. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th August 1887 For Serge Suits and Capes in the latter part of General Order 120/1887 read 2nd Serge Suits and Caps alter accordingly. Instituting Proceedings against Persons All members of the force will in future bear in mind that whenever cases occur in which any difficulty is felt by the police as to whether proceedings should be taken against the persons or not, that they should in the first instance apply to their Superintendent for advice, who will if unable to decide, at once report fully the particulars of the case to the Chief Constable for his instructions thereon, and not, as has been done recently in some cases, consult with the Magistrates Clerk, as the latter has only to deal with the matter when before the Justices for adjudication. Warrants and Summonses Superintendents will in future see that the above after having been executed or served, are handed over to the Magistrates Clerk from whose office they were issued, after final hearing before Magistrates all police expenses being previously endorsed thereon. Weekly State, Divisional Form D/30 The names of all Constables otherwise than those on sick, not on the available strength of Divisions, will be shown in Column "Remarks" on the above form. Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th August 1887 Barnton Section The present Budworth Section, Runcorn Division hereafter be called Barnton Section and the following redistribution of Constables be made accordingly:- The Sergeant will be stationed at Barnton instead of Great Budworth. The Constable at Barnton at Great Budworth. The Constable at Little Leigh at Lower Whitley, on the main road from Tarporley to Warrington. The Constable at Gibb Hill at Barnton. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th August 1887 Laying of Foundation Stone of Dee Bridge. A Sergeant and 7 Constables from Wirral Division will attend the above at Connah's Quay at 9.30am on Tuesday 16th instant reporting themselves to the senior officer in charge of the Flintshire Constabulary there. Clothing, the following clothing will be worn, 1887 issue clothing, best helmets and gloves, Capes worn rolled for use if required. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th August 1887 Hessian Fly The instructions in General Order 51/1887 will be carried out in reference to above and one of each of the printed circulars 16/1887 and 17/1887 issued from the Home Office given to any person interested who may apply for same. Large Posters will be sent to be posted up at all Police Stations. Gun Licences A circular letter having been received from the Secretary of State in reference to above dated 8th instant. Superintendents will see that the instructions in Memo of the 25th of April last are carried out and the provisions of the Act enforced throughout the County. Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th August 1887 Constable 104 B. Jackson Runcorn Division is appointed assistant Inspector of Weights and Measures from Runcorn Division vice Constable 204 Smith transferred to Hyde Division. The following transfers will take place on the 16th instant:- Constable 252 E. Brew from Northwich Division to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn, vice May resigned. Constable 146 J. McLeod Wirral Division to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Howie transferred. Constable 2 W. Howie from Nantwich Division to Wirral Division to be stationed at Wallasey vice, McLeod transferred. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd August 1887 Additional Constables When the above are on leave of absence Superintendents will arrange for another Constable to supervise their Districts in the same manner as should be done in ordinary Constables Districts when the Constable of the beat is absent on leave and not detail another entirely for such duty. Warrants for Neglect of Family In all cases of proceedings instituted by Poor Law Guardian's or their Officers for Neglect of Family, Superintendents will understand that expenses cannot be charged against the police rate in reference to same. Constable 197 T. Galley Hyde Division is dismissed from the force, to date from the 26th instant for being drunk in a Public House during prohibited hours, when in uniform. In future the Cheques from County Treasurer will be issued on the 1st and 15th of each month. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd August 1887 New Form F/6, Estimate of Pay The above will in future be used for the quarterly estimates commencing with the December Quarter to be furnished on the 24th proximo, the estimated balances due to or from Superintendents will be for the previous quarter for which the estimate is made, viz: for December Quarter 1887, the balance entered will be the amount due at the end of the September Quarter 1887 and so on each succeeding quarter. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th August 1887 Cases for Hearing at Petty Sessions, Division Form S18 Should any of the above forms be required by Magistrates Clerks, Superintendents will send in a Supplementary Requisition on Form F/15 for same and in future do so in their Quarterly Estimates for Stationary for Magistrates Rooms as directed in General Order 44/1887. The charge for the above Form is 6/6d per 100. Special Duty The instructions inn General Order 151/1886 will apply to all Elections and on other occasions when Constables are assembled for duty on Reserve. Recruit Constable 177 George Benfield is transferred from Head Quarters on the 6th proximo to Northwich Division to be stationed at Witton vice, PC Brew transferred to Runcorn. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th September 1887 Altrincham Agricultural Show The following detail of police will attend the above Show at 9.30am on the 22nd instant at Bowdon. Division Ins Sgt's PC's Total Remarks Altrincham 1 1 2 4 A Detective from Hyde 1 9 10 Manchester will Stockport 1 5 6 also attend Total 1 3 16 20 Superintendent Leighton will arrange for any duty required before 9.30am. Summer clothing, Capes rolled for use if required. Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th September 1887 The following transfers will take place on the 30th instant:- Recruit Constable 51 Gibbons from Head Quarters to Barnton in Runcorn Division vice Lomas. Recruit Constable 128 Nash from Head Quarters to Dukinfield, in Hyde Division vice, Galley. Recruit Constable 143 Williams from Head Quarters to Altrincham in Altrincham Division vice Yearsley. Constable 189 A. Hough from Bollington to Cheadle in Stockport Division vice Baddiley. Constable 260 L. Moulson from Somerford Booths to Brinnington Stockport Division vice Halliday. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd September 1887 The following transfers will take place on the 30th instant:- Constable 97 John Johnston from Sutton to Chorley, Macclesfield Division. Constable 294 Joseph Lester from Chorley to Sutton, Macclesfield Division. Costs on Apprehension of Persons for Neglect Of Family and other Offences under the Poor Law Acts In future Superintendents will see that in all cases instituted by Union Authorities under the above Acts that the authorised fee's for the execution of Warrants, Service of Summons and necessary expenses incurred in the apprehension and conveyance of such persons are paid by or recovered from the Board of Guardians, as such cannot be charged against the Police Rate. Superintendents will report if there is any difficulty in obtaining the above expenses from the Clerks of Unions in their respective Divisions. Constable 251 T. Proudlove Altrincham Division is deprived of Merit Badge and Pay for neglect of duty on the 16th September 1887. Constable T. Roscoe Hyde Division is reduced to 25/8d per week for neglect of duty on the 18th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th September 1887 The following transfers will take place on the 30th instant:- Recruit Constable 230 Patrick Ward from Head Quarters to Macclesfield Division to be stationed at Bollington, vice Hough. Constable 164 J. Mullineaux from Eddisbury Division to Northwich Division to be stationed at Somerford Booths vice Moulson. Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th September 1887 The following transfers will take place on 14th October 1887:- Constable 307 T. Bailey from Rode Heath to Wheelock in Northwich Division. Constable 12 W. White from Wheelock to Rode Heath in Northwich Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st October 1887 The under mentioned men will receive increase of pay as follows from the 30th September 1887:- Number Rank Name Division New Pay Rate Inspector Johnson Northwich �110 per annum 130 PC A. Kerns Broxton 24/6d per week 165 Sgt T. Morris Altrincham 31/6d 181 PC T. Carter Altrincham 28/- 72 PC W. Clutton Altrincham 26/10d 281 PC H. Lloyd Altrincham 25/8d 225 PC T.B. Bullock Altrincham 24/6d 299 PC W. Hoole Altrincham 24/6d 207 PC W. Thomas Nantwich 24/6d 277 PC J. Potts Northwich 28/- 260 PC L. Moulson Northwich 26/10d 13 PC E. Latham Northwich 25/8d 65 PC W. Davies Wirral 24/6d 166 PC F. Eaton Wirral 24/6d 273 PC D. Ellwood Wirral 24/6d 40 PC J. Manley Wirral 26/10d 321 PC J. Thelwell Wirral 24/6d 23 PC J. Whitehead Hyde 26/10d 95 PC E. Moors Hyde 26/10d 17 PC E. Miller Hyde 25/8d 249 PC J. Bradbury Hyde 25/8d 327 PC J. Banner Hyde 24/6d 184 PC E. Clays Macclesfield 28/- 115 Sgt G. Foden Stockport 32/8d 306 PC C. Bithell Stockport 25/8d Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th October 1887 Numbering Robbery Reports Commencing from the 30th June 1887, and in succeeding years ending the 29th September for the future all reports of Robberies will be numbered in succession from Number 1 onwards annually, in red ink on the back of Divisional Form DD/6 over the Constabulary Stamp. This number will be entered in the "Occurrence and Robbery" Books and also when necessary on information of Robberies routed, thereby forming a means of ready reference or for quotation in making reports. Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th October 1887 Opening of Public Baths at Northwich. The following detail of police will parade at Northwich Police Station at 10.30am on the 12th instant:- Division Supt Ins Sgt PC Total Altrincham 1 11 12 Nantwich 1 9 10 Northwich 1 1 2 8 12 Wirral 1 1 7 9 Runcorn 1 6 7 Totals 1 2 6 41 50 Constable 46 E. Shatwell, Wirral Division is fined 15/- and reduced to 25/8d per week for being under the influence of drink at Neston Petty Sessions on the 30th ultimo. Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th October 1887 Cheques From County Treasurer In future Superintendents will whenever they find that the balance due to the Treasurer exceeds the �30 referred to in General Orders 142/1884 and 27/1885 intimate direct to the Chief Constable to that effect, instead of the County Treasurer as ordered in General Order 166/1886 who will inform the latter that the amount is to be deducted from the next Cheque to be issued to the Superintendent thus saving a duplicate report. Swains Heating Apparatus Superintendents will see that the printed instructions dated August 1881 and General Order 85/1886 are carried out relating to the above, and direct that at each Station a responsible Constable is directed to attend to same care being taken not to put on too much fuel at one time, which only injures the pipes and causes unnecessary high temperature. Constable 197 Frank Homer is transferred on the 12th instant from Head Quarters to Eddisbury Division to be stationed at Frodsham vice Constable 202 Roberts removed to Helsby vice Mullineaux. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th October 1887 The following transfers will take place on the 13th instant:- Constable 241 G. Swindells from Nantwich Division to Northwich Division to be stationed at Northwich, vice Wood. (To receive pay from Head Quarters after the above date) Constable 310 Job Ennion Wirral Division to Northwich Division to be stationed at Northwich vice, Morgan. Constable 46 E. Shatwell from Head Quarters to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe vice Swindells. Constable 250 John Morgan from Northwich to Middlewich as Divisional Office Clerk vice, Acting Sergeant McCallen sick. Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th October 1887 Recruit Constable 176 H. Hough is transferred on the 22nd instant from Head Quarters to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe vice Wright dismissed. Acting Sergeant 140 Thomas Jones Northwich Division will be discharged from the force on the 27th instant with a pension of �40 per annum granted on the recommendation of the Chief Constable by the Court of Quarter Sessions on the 17th instant. The Court of Quarter Sessions have also on the recommendation of the Chief Constable granted to the widow of late PC Baddiley, Stockport Division a gratuity of �70 out of the Superannuation Fund. Constable 29 Joseph Wright Nantwich Division is dismissed from the force from the 18th instant for being drunk on duty at Crewe on the 15th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st October 1887 The following promotion and transfers will take place on the 27th instant:- Constable 139 E. Higgins Northwich Division is promoted to Acting Sergeant and will be stationed at Scholar Green, vice Jones discharged on pension. Constable 322 J. Currie Altrincham Division to Northwich Division to be stationed at Alsager vice Higgins. Constable 36 H. Williamson from Runcorn Division to Altrincham Division, at his own expense, to be stationed at Knutsford vice Currie. Constable 161 J. Millington Runcorn Division from Runcorn to Grappenhall vice Williamson. Constable 218 P. Hammersley Runcorn Division from Runcorn to Weston Point. Constable 151 J. Dale Runcorn Division from Weston Point to Runcorn, at his own expense. Clothing, Divisional Form D19 Revised 4th February 1887 A copy of the above Form will be pasted in the Duty Book of each Sergeant and Constable. Amended Form D19 now D20 for Superintendents and Inspectors Journals. One of the above will be fastened in each Superintendents and Inspectors Journals; they are gummed at the edge for this purpose. Number 17 on Divisional Form D19 (revised 4th February 1887 is cancelled and the following substituted. Number 17 at Assizes and Quarter Sessions, best clothing and helmets without spikes. Leggings, white or black gloves according to season of the year. Divisional Form D19 1st March 1887 is altered to Divisional Form D20 and as D20 will refer to Superintendents and Inspectors only. Number 18 When at Assizes and Sessions, Caps and best clothing, Leggings white or black gloves according to the season of the year. The above alterations will be noted on the Forms in Superintendents, Inspectors, Sergeants and Constables Journals. Whipping Children The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to the instructions in General Orders of the 29th December 1879 (in reference to the Summary Jurisdiction Act 1879), Sections 10 and 11 dated 7th February 1880, paragraph 4 and the 4th March 1880 paragraph 3, relating to the whipping of children and Superintendents will see that the rods used for birching children under 10 are lighter than those used for older offenders and that if there is reason to suppose that a child is in delicate health, or specially weak in constitution that a Medical Man is consulted as to whether the punishment should be carried out and the severity with which it should be inflicted. Superintendents will report whether they have suitable rods at the several police stations in their Divisions for the purpose Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th October 1887 Constables Getting into Debt The Chief Constable again draws the attention of the Constabulary to the instructions in the "Orders and Instructions for the Guidance of the Cheshire Constabulary" page 21, relating to the above and cautions them as to the serious consequences to any member of the force, disregarding the instructions therein contained, as he considers getting into debt most discreditable to the service. The wages received are amply sufficient if ordinary economy is exercised to provide for the necessities of Constables and their families. The following transfers will take place on the 29th instant:- Recruit Constable 265 E. Holland from Head Quarters to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Sale vice Chell resigned. Recruit Constable 82 C. Brown from Head Quarters to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Sale vice Dunning ordered to resign. Recruit Constable 29 J. Hulse from Head Quarters to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn vice Millington removed. Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th October 1887 Sergeant 269 J. P. Davern Wirral Division is reprimanded and reduced to 30/4d per week, for allowing a Constable of his Section to attend Court when under the influence of drink at Neston on the 30th ultimo. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th October 1887 Constable 11 J. Fox Broxton Division is fined 15/- and reduced to 26/10d per week from this date and removed to another Division at his own expense for being drunk in uniform when returning from duty. In reference to Divisional Order of the 24th instant:- Recruit Constable 82 C. Brown will be transferred on the 29th instant from Head Quarters to Wirral Division instead of Altrincham Division to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Heath transferred to Sale. Constable41 J. Heath Wirral Division will be transferred on the 29th instant to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Sale vice Dunning ordered to resign. Chief Constables Office, Chester 29th October 1887 Sergeant 275 R. Campbell Wirral Division will revert to the rank of Constable at 29/2d per week from the 3rd November for gross neglect of duty. Constable 275 R. Campbell will remove on the 3rd November 1887 from Upton to Wirral Division to be taken on strength of Head Quarters and stationed at Bishopfields. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st November 1887 Constable 73 T. Wainwright Altrincham Division is appointed assistant Inspector of Weights and Measures vice Yearsley resigned. The following promotions and transfers will take place on the 10th instant:- Acting Sergeant 9 J. Oldfield Runcorn Division is promoted Sergeant at 31/6d per week including Merit Class pay and transferred to Wirral Division to be stationed at Hoylake vice Acting Sergeant Garside transferred to Sutton Weaver vice Oldfield. Acting Sergeant 284 T. Garside Wirral Division is transferred to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Sutton Weaver vice Oldfield. Acting Sergeant 276 A. Pettingale, Wirral Division will remove to and be stationed at Upton vice Campbell transferred to Head Quarters. Constable 217 A. Pleavin Nantwich Division is transferred to Wirral Division to be stationed at New Brighton vice Beech transferred at his own expense to Little Neston. Constable 11 J. Fox from Broxton Division to Nantwich Division at his own expense to be stationed at Crewe vice Pleavin transferred to New Brighton. Clothing All clothing of men leaving the force will in future be forwarded to Head Quarters by passenger train. Every opportunity of the hampers containing clothing, or not, being sent in charge of a Constable coming to Chester on duty, will be taken advantage of, the Constable in charge leaving hamper at the left luggage office and handing the receipt for same in to the Chief Office. Superintendents will see that the hampers are always locked before being sent. Constable 313 T. Burgess Northwich Division is discharged from the force on the 4th instant for neglect of duty. Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd November 1887 The Chief Constable when attending Petty Sessions of late has noticed that some cases of Drunk and Disorderly have been brought before the Justices when there has been considerable doubt as to the condition of the defendant and no fair grounds for adding Disorderly to the charge, he therefore directs that Sergeants when submitting Constables reports for Summonses exercise greater supervision of same by obtaining information from the Constables as to the absolute facts of the case, making such observations on the report as they may think will enable Superintendents to come to a sound conclusion as to what charge should be made or whether proceedings should be taken. Superintendents will give this matter their best attention as by individuals being charged with offences which cannot be absolutely and honestly established much harm is done and their integrity of the members of the Constabulary questioned. Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th November 1887 The following promotions and transfers will take place on the 12th instant:- Constable 208 A. Darrock Eddisbury Division is promoted to the rank of Acting Sergeant and transferred to Wirral Division to be stationed at Egremont vice Pettingale transferred to Upton. Constable 19 J. Ratcliffe Hyde Division is transferred to Eddisbury Division to be stationed at Five Crosses vice Darrock promoted. Constable 137 A. Davies Northwich Division is transferred to Broxton Division to be stationed at Christleton vice Fox transferred. Constable 92 D. Wharam Macclesfield Division is transferred to Northwich Division to be stationed at Hartford vice Davies transferred. Constable 241 G. Swindells from Head Quarters to Northwich Division to be stationed at Northwich vice Burgess. Constable 256 J. T. Lee Northwich Division is awarded the Merit Badge and pay of 2d per day from the 11th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th November 1887 The following transfer will take place on the 12th instant:- Recruit Constable 144 W. Kenna from Head Quarters to Macclesfield Division to be stationed at Fulshaw vice Wharam transferred. Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th November 1887 Referring to General Order 11/1884 16th January the words from "1st January to 31st December" will be altered to "30th September to 29th September". This will take effect from the 30th September 1887. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th November 1887 Conveyance of Prisoners to Jail An agreement having been entered into with the Prison Commissioners to pay a fixed amount for each prisoner sent to jail from the places named below. Cost of conveyance of prisoners sent between such places will be entered on Form F/11 in one total to each jail. Place Conveyed From To What Prison � s d Chester Knutsford 5 10 Altrincham Knutsford 1 10 Sale Knutsford 2 4 Over Knutsford 5 4 Nantwich Knutsford 6 0 Crewe Knutsford 5 3 Middlewich Knutsford 2 11 Northwich Knutsford 1 6 Sandbach Knutsford 3 11 Runcorn Knutsford 4 8 Birkenhead Liverpool 2 3 Egremont Liverpool 1 7 New Ferry Liverpool 2 3 Hyde Manchester Belle Vue 2 2 Macclesfield Manchester Belle Vue 3 8 Wilmslow Manchester Belle Vue 2 10 Stockport Manchester Belle Vue 1 6 Prisoners sent otherwise than above will be returned on Form/11/A in duplicate separately for each Jail, total to be entered in pencil. Returns on F/11 and F/11/A will be rendered to Head Quarters with the monthly accounts for June and December in each year for the half year ending 24th June and 25th December. Proposed Provincial Police Orphanage A copy of the rules of the above institution is forwarded herewith and Superintendents will send answers to the following questions relating thereto to the Chief Constable on or before the 28th instant:- 1. How many married Constables in your Division would be willing to become subscribers of one penny per week to the proposed Police Orphanage and also to pay an entrance deposit of 5/- to render their children eligible for admission to the Orphanage? 2. How many single Constables would be willing to subscribe one penny per week for the benefit of the Institution, such subscribers after one year to be entitled on marriage to the benefits of the Orphanage without payment of the 5/- deposit? 3. How many destitute Orphan children of Pensioners and Constables who have died in the Force do you at present know of? Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th November 1887 Constable 275 R. Campbell Head Quarters will be attached to Northwich Division as Supernumerary Constable at Northwich from the 19th instant. Cloth Capes As no fresh issue of the above will be made until 1892 all ranks in the force will see that the Capes now in use are carefully worn as they will be held responsible that the garments are kept in a serviceable condition. Division Form M27 The above form will be made out so as to include all cases for hearing up to the Saturday week following the Friday it is sent to Head Quarters. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th November 1887 Division Order dated 16th instant re Constable 275 R. Campbell being attached to Northwich Division from the 19th instant is hereby cancelled. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd November 1887 The following transfers will take place on the 26th instant:- Constable 289 C. Dean from Moreton to Eastham (to be re-numbered A10) as an additional Constable for the Manchester Ship Canal. Constable 26 W. Cooke from Hyde to Ellesmere Port Wirral Division (to be re-numbered A11) as an additional Constable for the Manchester Ship Canal. Recruit Constable 313 W. Ellerker from Head Quarters to Hyde Division to be stationed at Hyde vice PC Cooke. Conveyance of Remand Prisoners from Jail to Court On and after the 26th December next, all remanded prisoners to the under mentioned Jails from the following places will be conveyed to Court by Warder instead of a Constable as heretofore. The Warders will hand over the Prisoners to the Police in Court and return at once to their respective Prisons. Place Remanded From To What Jail From any part of the County Knutsford From any part of the County Shrewsbury From any part of the County Stafford Dukinfield and Hyde Strangeways, Manchester Birkenhead, Egremont, Neston Walton, Liverpool Prisoners remanded from other places in the County not named above will have to be fetched from the respective Jails as heretofore by a Constable from the Division in which the prisoner is committed. Superintendents will acknowledge receipt of this order. Weights and Measures Dates fixed for Stamping In future Superintendents will enter at the bottom of the last sheet in their monthly Journal the dates and places fixed for above in their respective Divisions during the ensuing month. Withdrawing Constables from their Beats as Messengers It having come to the notice of the Chief Constable that Constables have been withdrawn from their beats daily to attend at the Superintendent's Office for Orders and to act as Messengers in their Divisions, directs that Superintendents will report whether this has been done in their respective Divisions as he entirely disapproves of the practice, which must be discontinued at once. Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th November 1887 The following transfers will take place on the 2nd proximo:- Constable 52 G. Farnworth from Hoole in Broxton Division to Parkgate in Wirral Division vice PC Ellwood. Constable 273 D. Ellwood from Parkgate to Moreton vice Dean. Recruit Constable 54 J. Mettam from Head Quarters to Hyde Division to be stationed at Dukinfield vice Ratcliffe transferred. Recruit Constable 140 G. Gibbon from Head Quarters to Broxton Division to be stationed at Hoole vice PC Farnworth transferred. Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th December 1887 Pay Lists for 1888 The under mentioned dates show the periods for which pay lists will be made out for the above named year, which will be kept in the Superintendent's Office, and be referred to before making out the lists, in order that no mistakes may occur. From To 26th December 1887 8th January 1888 9th January 1888 22nd January 1888 23rd January 1888 5th February 1888 6th February 1888 19th February 1888 20th February 1888 4th March 1888 5th March 1888 18th March 1888 19th March 1888 25th March 1888 26th March 1888 8th April 1888 9th April 1888 22nd April 1888 23rd April 1888 6th May 1888 7th May 1888 20th May 1888 Continued..... From To 21st May 1888 3rd June 1888 4th June 1888 17th June 1888 18th June 1888 24th June 1888 25th June 1888 8th July 1888 9th July 1888 22nd July 1888 23rd July 1888 5th August 1888 6th August 1888 19th August 1888 20th August 1888 2nd September 1888 3rd September 1888 16th September 1888 17th September 1888 29th September 1888 30th September 1888 13th October 1888 14th October 1888 27th October 1888 28th October 1888 10th November 1888 11th November 1888 24th November 1888 25th November 1888 8th December 1888 9th December 1888 25th December 1888 Allowance in aid of Rent Superintendents will whenever a Constable (who is in receipt of the above) changes his residence and an allowance is asked for in respect of the new cottage, forward Form F/2 to the Chief Constable and satisfy themselves by personal enquiry from the owners or agents that the amount of rent is as stated. Weights and Measures Superintendents will report on or before the 13th instant whether any of the 56lbs Iron Weights required verifying, with the date when they were last examined with the County Standard Weight. Measurement for Clothing and Caps for 1888 Divisions will parade as follows to be measured for above by Messrs Dolans Foreman:- Date and Time Division At Location 10.30am 13th December Head Quarters Chester 1.15pm 13th December Eddisbury Oakmere 9.15am 14th December Wirral Birkenhead Continued..... 1.05pm 14th December Broxton Broxton 4.30pm 14th December Runcorn Runcorn 9.45am 15th December Altrincham Altrincham 1pm 15th December Northwich Northwich 4.40pm 15th December Nantwich Crewe 10.45am 16th December Macclesfield Macclesfield 12.30pm 16th December Stockport Stockport 3.30pm 16th December 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 correct height of each man. Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th December 1887 Weights and Measures, Stamping Days As it is required by the 44th Section of "The Weights and Measures Act 1878" that the times for Stamping Weights and Measures should be fixed, Superintendents will fill in the months in the enclosed list (and return same to this office on or before the 15th instant) which will be most convenient for them to attend at the several places therein given, which should be arranged as nearly as possibly as follows:- At places where they attended two days only during the year i.e. Once in each half year. At places where they attend four days only during the year i.e. Once in a quarter and so on care being taken that as far as possible an equal time will elapse between visits. Whipping Children The Birch Rods sent to Divisions for each Station will be used as directed in General Order 144/1887, the smaller size for children under 10, and the others for those above that age. Stealing Poultry As the Season of the year is approaching when robberies of poultry generally take place, Superintendents will take steps to warn all owners of same to keep them securely locked up at night and so arrange the duties of Constables in rural districts as to keep them on their beats at such hours as are most likely to effect the object in view. Cutting and Stealing Evergreens Superintendents will see that the instructions in General Order 129/1885 relating to above are carried out in their respective districts. Conveyance of Remanded Prisoners from Jail The instructions in General Orders 160/1887 will not be carried out until further orders are given on the subject, the regulations now in force being continued as heretofore. Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th December 1887 The following Acts of Parliament come into operation on the dates shown below and Superintendents will see that the provisions therein are carried out in their respective districts. Market and Fairs (Weighing of Cattle) Act 1887. (August 1888) Inspectors of Weights and Measures will see that all Weighing Machines and Weights used by a Market Authority under the above Act is tested at least twice a year, Section 4. Margarine Act 1887 (1st January 1888) Inspectors of Weights and Measures acting as Inspectors under "The Food and Drugs Act 1875" will see that the provisions of this important Act are strictly enforced, and that whenever there is reason to believe that they are being infringed to take samples and otherwise proceed so as to protect the public from being imposed upon in the purchase of butter or substances made in imitation thereof. Coal Mines Regulations Act 1887 (1st January 1888. Inspectors of Weights and Measures will see Section 15 is carefully attended to at the times mentioned in Sub Section (2) and in the manner proscribed in Sub Section (5) the dates and places being entered on Monthly Return W&M/7 "Shops Visited". Special attention will also be given to the provisions of Section 37 Sub Section (5) relating to fencing of abandoned mines. The Quarry Fencing Act 1887 (1st January 1888). A careful lookout will always be kept over places defined in Sections 3 and 4, so that the safety of the public may be ensured as far as is practicable. Probation of First Offenders Act 1887 (August 1887). The police will be prepared in all cases under the above Act to afford the Court information as to the abode and regular occupation of offenders. Copies of the above Acts will be sent to each Division and be carefully kept with any others in their possession, in a Guard Book which will be supplied from Head Quarters. Constable 310 Job Ennion Northwich Division is allowed to resign from the force from the 22nd instant for being in a public house in uniform on the 8th instant. Constable 275 R. Campbell will return forthwith from Northwich to Head Quarters and be replaced by Recruit Constable 289 A. Smith. The following transfers will take place on the 26th instant:- Constable 50 James Johnson from Buglawton to Northwich vice Ennion. Constable 34 W. Bythell from Micklehurst, Hyde Division to Buglawton, Northwich Division vice Johnson. Constable 160 T. Dutton from Stayley, Hyde Division to Calveley in Eddisbury Division vice Eaton. Constable 210 C. Eaton from Calveley Eddisbury Division to Cuddington in Broxton Division vice Kerns. Constable 130 A. Kerns from Cuddington in Broxton Division to Crewe in Nantwich Division at his own expense, vice Pearson. Constable 216 W. Pearson from Crewe in Nantwich Division to Head Quarters. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th December 1887 Constable 308 T. Wilkinson Wirral Division to be Acting Sergeant from this date. Constable 275 R. Campbell Head Quarters relinquishes the Merit Badge and Pay by direction of the Chief Constable from the 16th instant. Divisional Form DD/2 In future Superintendents will state in the first part of the above Form, the charge against the prisoner in custody, and date remanded to. Weights and Measures Superintendents will send in a list on or before the 24th instant showing the Police Stations, Public Houses, or other places where they attend to stamp Weights and Measures the amount paid per day for the accommodation and to whom. Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th December 1887 The following promotions will take place from the 26th instant:- Inspector O'Donnell, Wirral Division to �110 per annum. Acting Sergeant W. Leah, Head Quarters is awarded the Merit Badge and Pay of 2d per day. Continued..... Division Number Rank Name New Weekly Pay Rate Broxton 174 Sgt A. Egerton 32/8d Broxton 295 Sgt E. Turner 32/8d Altrincham 111 PC M. Boaler 28/- Altrincham 182 PC W.H. Morris 26/10d Altrincham 90 PC T. Roberts 26/10d Altrincham 85 PC R. Sandbach 26/10d Altrincham 123 PC P. Sumner 25/8d Altrincham 272 PC S. Ennion 25/8d Eddisbury 163 PC J. Hunt 28/- Nantwich 300 Sgt J. Barlow 31/6d Nantwich 288 PC E. Edwards 28/- Nantwich 283 PC C. Nickolls 26/10d Nantwich 68 PC W. Bratt 24/6d Nantwich 329 PC J. Cliffe 24/6d Nantwich 328 E. Clarke 24/6d Nantwich 111 PC W. Ellwood 24/6d Northwich 190 PC T. Finchett 25/8d Northwich 270 PC J. A. Malkin 25/8d Northwich 121 PC J. Millington 28/- Northwich 154 PC G.W. Piggin 25/8d Northwich 70 PC C. Parrott 26/10d Northwich 241 PC G. Swindells 24/6d Northwich 152 PC D. Thomas 28/- Wirral 301 Sgt J. Vost 32/8d Wirral 69 PC J. Broadey 24/6d Wirral 286 PC J. Beech 25/8d Wirral 297 PC J. Hughes 26/10d Wirral 222 L. Hodkinson 25/8d Wirral 175 PC W. Parr 26/10d Wirral 229 PC A.F. Powell 25/8d Hyde 258 PC J. Atherton 25/8d Hyde 116 PC W. Davenport 25/8d Hyde 330 PC A.J. Bourne 24/6d Macclesfield 99 PC J. Johnston 28/- Macclesfield 228 PC J. E. Davies 26/10d Stockport 133 PC W. Booth 28/- Stockport 118 PC E. Jackson 26/10d Runcorn 106 PC J. Harrison 26/10d Runcorn 252 PC E. Brew 24/6d Runcorn 149 PC J. Taylor 24/6d Runcorn 104 PC B. Jackson 24/6d Runcorn 286 PC A. Sutherland 28/- Constable 18 W. Thomas Hyde Division will remove to Northwich Division and be stationed at Buglawton vice Johnson on the 26th instant instead of Constable 34 W. Bythell directed to transfer to that place in General Order 174/1887. PC Bythell will remove to a station in Hyde Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd December 1887 Mossley Borough (portion of in Hyde Division) From the 26th instant the established strength of police in Hyde Division will be reduced by two Constable (transferred to Head Quarters) the population as shown below being taken over and policed by the Lancashire Constabulary from the above date:- Township Population 1881 Valuation Acreage Stayley 1561 9631 135 Tintwistle 930 5745 3039 Totals 2491 15376 3174 Cottages Taken by the County for Constables Police Constables occupying the above under the same responsibility as ordinary tenants and must keep the inside of the house in good order, so far as papering, painting, whitewashing is concerned. Superintendents will see that the instructions in General Order 35/1884 on this subject are carried out. Amended Contingent Account Form F/4 The above will be used for the Account ending 25th instant and subsequent accounts on the old Form being used up for keeping copies as directed in General Order 105/1887. The following transfers will take place on the 31st December 1887:- Constable 159 W. Mansell from Altrincham Division to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn vice Sutton. Constable 185 J. Sutton from Runcorn Division to Northwich Division to be stationed at Witton vice Swindells. Constable 216 W. Pearson from Northwich Division to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Ashton-on-Mersey vice Mansell instead to Head Quarters as directed in General Order 174/1887. Recruit Constable 196 J. Jones from Head Quarters to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Altrincham vice Davies. 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79