Force Orders 1897

X Not for Circulation outside the Cheshire Constabulary CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY RECORD OFFICE CJP/4/9 GENERAL ORDER 1st January 1897 ~ 31st December 1897 (Compiled by Mary Quinn Commenced 26th June 2014) (Completed on 15th August 1899) General Order No. 1 1st January 1897 Increase of Pay The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of pay from 1st Instant; Division No. Rank Name Increase of pay per week Broxton No. 140 Sergeant G. Gibbon � 1. 16. 2 Nantwich PC 126 G. Bennett � 1. 10. 4 Nantwich PC 4 C. Wagg � 1. 8. 0 South Wirral PC 162 T. Ellwood � 1. 6. 10 South Wirral PC 302 J. Dawson � 1. 10. 4 Hyde No. 118 Acting Sergeant H. Sheasby � 1. 8. 9 Hyde PC 165 R. Turnock � 1. 6. 3 General Order No. 2 1st January 1897 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 4th January 1897, to be paid in their new Divisions from 1st January 1897. PC 25 D. Lakin from Runcorn Division to North Wirral Division to be stationed at West Kirby, vice Crewe resigned. PC 201 Recruit J. Smith from Head Quarters to Runcorn Division, to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Lakin. General Order No. 3 2nd January 1897 Constable Appointed Charles Parrott having been sworn in before two Justices on 2nd January 1897 and is appointed a Constable from that date. General Order No. 4 2nd January 1897 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 9th January 1897, to be paid in their new Divisions from 1st January 1897. PC 35 J. Hughes from Altrincham Division to North Wirral Division to be stationed at Egremont, vice Jones. PC 48 Recruit J.W. Chappell from Head Quarters to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Bowden, vice Hughes. General Order No. 5 2nd January 1897 Medical Attendance Referring to G.O. 39/90 of Dr Thomas Watts will be substituted for that of Dr G. W. Sidebotham, Hyde Division. General Order No. 6 4th January 1897 Acting - Sergeant Daine PC 297 T. Davies Middlewich Division will be temporarily stationed at Holmes Chapel during the sickness of No. 228 Acting Sergeant Daine. General Order No. 7 5th January 1897 Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the Police Register of Licensed Houses; Altrincham Licensing District: No. 17 Horse & Jockey Altrincham Licensee Mary Wilton No. 117 Crown Inn Lymm Licensee Charles Halliyard Eddisbury Licensing District: No. 52 Bellemont Frodsham Lordship Licensee John Vernon No. 82 Red Lion Over Licensee Isabella Morris Leftwich Licensing District: No. 110 Ship Inn Northwich Licensee John D. Howe Northwich Licensing District: No. 42 Horse & Jockey Middlewich Licensee Henry Overend No. 117 Crown Inn Ode Rode Licensee Thomas Crake Wirrall Licensing District: No.46 Lake Inn Hoylake-cum- West Kirby Licensee Mary Jane Gass No.52 Letters Hoylake-cum- West Kirby Licensee John Robert Porter No. 74 Primrose Inn Liscard Licensee William Henry Fletcher No. 10 Cleveland Arms Little Bebington Licensee Robert Fletcher No.12 Dog & Gun Little Bebington Licensee John Ronald No. 24 Royal Oak Bromborough Licensee Thomas Davies Jnr No. 119 Greenland Fishery Neston -cum - Parkgate Licensee Walter Stanley No. 124 White Horse Neston -cum - Parkgate Licensee James Smart Hyde Licensing District: No. 49 Black Horse Dukinfield Licensee Owen Bulmer No. 64 Beer Off Dukinfield Licensee Robert Holt No. 240 Bulls Head Tintwistle Licensee John Dawson No. 244 Quiet Shepherd Tintwistle Licensee Sarah Neild Runcorn Licensing District: No. 31 Navigation Inn Runcorn Licensee Thomas Jones No. 72 Rutters Vaults Runcorn Licensee Henry Shepherd No. 81 Travellers Rest Runcorn Licensee William Rhodes General Order No. 8 5th January 1897 First Aid to the Injured The Chief Constable directs that No. 8 Sergeant Fryer Broxton Division will attend two Lectures of a Course re above, to be given by Dr. Witchello at The National School Rooms, Tattenhall, commencing at 7p.m 13th January 1897, with a view to passing his 3rd Examination. General Order No. 9 6th January 1897 Removals The following removal will take place in Altrincham Division on the 9th January 1897. PC 250 T Sharpe from Bowden to Dunham Massey, vice Hughes transferred. PC Recruit transferred to Bowden as per G.O. 4/96 will succeed Sharpe. General Order No. 10 7th January 1897 First Aid to the Injured The Chief Constable directs that the following members of the South Wirral Division will attend a Course of Lectures, re above, at the Central Police Station commencing at 7p.m. on a date to be fixed hereafter. 1st Examination North Wirral Division PC 408 Hilditch PC 232 Ollerenshaw South Wirral Division PC 393 Rigg PC 96 Brazendale PC 405 Crockford PC 170 Lowndes PC 254 Lakin PC 182 Diskin PC 278 Deignan PC 396 Penney 2nd Examination PC 7 Hodgkinson No. 139 Sergeant Higgins PC 212 Fowler PC 124 Collis PC 355 Broadhurst PC 394 Robinson PC 56 Webb 3rd Examination PC 24 Morris No. 92 Sergeant Wharam PC 304 Wright PC 205 Waring PC 245 Millington PC 316 Robinson PC 277 Edmond PC 390 Scott PC 391 Prosser PC 30 Hughes PC 204 Potts PC Each to attend two lectures as per G.O.297/ 316/194 General Order No. 11 7th January 1897 First Aid to the Injured The Chief Constable directs that the following Constables of the Stockport Division will attend a Course of Lectures, re above, at Woodley, commencing on Friday 8th January 1897. 2nd Examination PC 386 Miller 3rd Examination PC 320 Fry to attend two lectures as per G.O.297/ 316/194 General Order No. 12 8th January 1897 Warrants against Prisoners already confined in Her Majesty's Prison Whenever it is necessary for Superintendents to communicate with Governors of Her Majesties Prisons asking for the re- arrest of any prisoner on discharge, the date of the Warrant authorising the arrest will invariably be notified to the Governor, as instructions have been issued by the Right Honourable The Secretary of State, Home Department to the Prison Authorities that when two or more Warrants against the same prisoner are held by different Forces, the one issued first should be executed first, should there be no special reason to the contrary. General Order No. 13 11th January 1897 First Aid to the Injured The Chief Constable directs that the following members of the Stockport Division having attended an Examination re above have been successful as follows. 3rd Examination Inspector Beeley No. 107 Sergeant Farnworth No. 380 Acting Sergeant Dodd No. 100 Sergeant Martyn PC 319 Bennett PC 103 Bracegirdle No. 163 Acting Sergeant Hunt 2nd Examination PC A5 Heesom PC A6 Teanby 1st Examination PC 147 Davies PC 201 Smith And will in consequence wear the Badge of St. John Ambulance Association. General Order No. 14 11th January 1897 First Aid to the Injured The Chief Constable directs that the following members of the Macclesfield Division will attend a Course of Lectures, re above, at the Central Police Station commencing at 7p.m. on a date to be fixed hereafter. At: Alderley Edge commencing on 13th January 1897. 1st Examination PC 310 Dalziel PC 392 Hornby 2nd Examination PC 376 Hayes PC 258 Johnson PC 113 Cross 3rd Examination No. 79 Act-Sgt Johnson PC 338 Tarte PC 206 Breeze At Poynton on 12th January 1897 3rd Examination PC 47 Lawson PC 214 Holland PC 303 Bailey No. 109 Sergeant Maddocks 2nd Examination PC 324 Tarran General Order No. 15 11th January 1897 Additional Constable PC 198 J. Hodkinson Nantwich Division, will be detailed as "Additional Constable" at Crewe Hall from the 17th Instant and will be numbered A7. General Order No. 16 12th January 1897 First Aid to the Injured PC 400 Recruit W. P. Rigby having passed his 1st Examination re above, will in consequence will wear the Badge of St. John Ambulance Association. General Order No. 17 12th January 1897 Postal Information The following additional information re above will be added to Printed Lists dated May 1892. Division Section Addition dispatch at 4.15 p.m. on weekdays Stockport Marple General Order No. 18 13th January 1897 First Aid to the Injured The Chief Constable directs that the following members of the Stockport Division will attend a Course of Lectures, re above, given by Dr Wilson at the Institute Cheadle, commencing at 8 p.m. on 27th January 1897. 3rd Examination PC 357 Richardson to attend two lectures as per G.O. 297 316/ 94 2nd Examination PC 129 Hayward General Order No. 19 14th January 1897 Transfer The following transfer will take place on the 16th Instant. PC 400 Recruit W.J. Rigby from Head Quarters to Nantwich to be stationed at Crewe, vice Hodkinson. General Order No. 20 15th January 1897 Miscellaneous Cash Books The amount received and paid to the Chief Constable to the Credit of the Pension Fund for Chimney Sweepers Certificates, need not be entered in the above, as the same by G.O. 92/96 is directed to be entered now in the police Cash Book. General Order No. 21 16th January 1897 First Aid to the Injured The Chief Constable directs that the following members of the Middlewich Division will attend a Course of Lectures, re above, given by Dr Jannett at the Town Hall commencing at 8 p.m. on 22nd Instant. 1st Examination PC 51 Canham PC 82 Davies PC 202 Roberts PC 313 Ellerker Each to attend two lectures as per G.O. 297 316/ 94 General Order No. 22 20th January 1897 Clothing & Caps Immediately on receipt of the above Superintendents will forward to this Office the Contractors Invoices and a report stating whether the Articles mentioned therein have been received. The Clothing and Caps must be kept in a dry place, where they will not become injured or damaged. Clothing and Caps received by Constables who have been transferred since the Force was measured will at once, be sent to the Superintendent of the Division in which such men are now serving and those for Constables who have left the Force to Head Quarters. General Order No. 23 20th January 1897 First Aid to the Injured Referring to General Order 14/97 the name of PC 260 Moulson will be added to those attending the Class at Alderley Edge for 3rd Examination and PC 324 Tarran to those attending the class at Poynton for 2nd Examination. General Order No. 24 23rd January 1897 Gratuity On the recommendation of the Chief Constable, The Standing Joint Committee at a meeting held on the 30th Instant, granted a gratuity of �1 to PC 259 e. Tracey and 10s/- to PC 344 W. Pettinger for courageous conduct on the night of 13th November 1896 in rescuing the Caretaker of the Union Club, Crewe, which had suddenly collapsed. General Order No. 25 23rd January 1897 Transfer The following transfer will take place on the 30th Instant. PC 333 Finney from Hyde Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Poynton, vice Holland. PC 214 Holland from Macclesfield Division to Hyde Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Finney. General Order No. 26 25th January 1897 First Aid to the Injured The Chief Constable directs that the following members of the Force will attend a Course of Lectures, re above as follows: At Northwich Railway Station; 3rd Examination At Northwich Railway Station PC 174 Ruxton from Runcorn Division 3rd Examination At the National School Disley No. 33 Sergeant Taylor Stockport Division. Each to attend two Lectures as per General Order 297 316/ 94 General Order No. 27 26th January 1897 Estimates for Pay and Contingencies For Months of March April & May 1897 The following are the amounts of the above submitted by the Chief Constable to the Superintendents due on the 23rd Instant. It will be observed that the balance due to or from Superintendents on the 31st December 1896 has been added to or deducted from the amount required for the first of the three months mentioned. Division Month of March Month of April Month of May Total Head Quarters 100 133 133 366 Broxton 217 207 206 635 Altrincham 420 444 442 1303 Eddisbury 217 214 214 645 Nantwich 326 371 372 1069 Middlewich 418 424 425 1267 North Wirral 401 441 440 1295 South Wirral 255 253 254 762 Hyde 388 381 380 1149 Macclesfield 227 228 227 682 Stockport 230 233 233 696 Runcorn 237 238 239 714 General Order No. 28 28th January 1897 First Aid to the Injured The Chief Constable directs that PC 305 Butler Middlewich Division will attend two Lectures re above at Northwich Railway Station, in order to quality for his 3rd Examination. General Order No. 29 30th January 1897 Constables Appointed James Coggar and Arthur Dutton having been sworn in before two Justices on the 3oth Instant are appointed Constables from that date. General Order No. 30 1st February 1897 Pay Increase The following members of the Force will receive the following increase of Pay from the 1st Instant; Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week From 1st 1nst. Head Quarters PC 314 H. Waldron � 1. 6. 3 1st 1nst Altrincham No. 125 Sgt. T. Garner � 1. 14. 5 -do- North Wirral PC 106 Harrison * � 1. 11. 6 -do- North Wirral PC 124 W. Ellis � 1. 6. 10 -do- South Wirral No. 92 Sgt Wharam � 1. 16. 2 -do- Hyde PC 215 E. L. Lane � 1. 6. 10 -do- Macclesfield Inspector D. Robinson � 110. 0.0 per annum -do- Macclesfield PC 310 F. Dalziel � 1. 6. 3 -do- Runcorn No. 108 Sgt W. Brewster � 1. 14.5 -do- * Exclusive of Merit Badge Pay General Order No. 31 2nd February 1897 Additional Constables at Crewe Hall PC A7 Hodkinson Nantwich Division will return to patrol duty at Crewe, vice Jackson and be numbered 198. General Order No. 32 2nd February 1897 Transfer The following transfer will take effect on the 6th Instant; PC 119 Recruit John Waldron from Head Quarters to Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Over. General Order No. 33 8th February 1897 Wild Bird Protection Acts 1880 & 1894 The Chief Constable has this day caused to be forwarded to Divisions, Posters containing an Order made by the Right Honourable the Secretary of State, Home Department, under the above Acts, and he directs that Superintendents will have the same extensively posted up at convenient places in their respective Divisions so that they may be read by the public. In the case of large urban or populous districts the service of a responsible bill poster may be engaged, but before doing so, arrangements must be made as to the cost, so as to prevent anu exorbitant charges, the bills being sent to the Chief Constable. Superintendents will carefully explain the provisions of the Order to Constables so as to enable them to prevent breaches of the same and to detect offenders. General Order No. 34 8th February 1897 First Aid to the Injured The Chief Constable directs that the following members of the Hyde Division having recently attended an Examination re above have been successful as follows; 3rd Examination Inspector Morris No. 21 Sergeant Bourne No. 267 Act-Sergeant Leckey PC 112 Chatterton PC 151 Dale PC 215 Holland PC 343 Nicholls PC 101 Roscoe PC 336 Scott PC 87 Waite PC 26 Williamson 2nd Examination PC 388 Ashpital PC 213 Cooper PC 179 Lunt PC 251 Walton PC 55 Wilding PC 1st Examination PC 134 Clawley PC 194 Gibbon PC 165 Turnock And will in consequence wear the Badge of St John Ambulance Association. General Order No. 35 10th February 1897 Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the Police Register of Licensing Houses: Nantwich Licensing District; No. 39 Black Horse Nantwich Licensee Charles Golden Thomas No.57 Red Cow Nantwich Licensee Richard Betteley No. 50 Nantwich Arms Nantwich Licensee John Wooding Northwich Licensing District; No.16 Red Lion Blackden Col. 14 Refreshments for up to 30 persons Col. 17 Back Entrance not used by public Col. 19 Good Inn refreshments to other than drink often required by cyclists and other travellers. No. 66 Eagle & Child Northwich Licensee John Evans Wirral Licensing District; No.27 Half Way House Childer Thornton Licensee William Rawlinsion No. 71 Marine Brighton Hotel Liscard Licensee Eliza Huxley and George Halliday No.158 Victoria Vaults Seacombe Licensee James Jackson No.180 Cheshire Cheese Wallasey Licensee Edwin Emmanual Bryans Hyde Licensing District; No. 109 Star Inn Hyde Licensee Robert Marsh No.110 Swan Inn Hyde Licensee William Bevan Stockport Licensing District; No. 13 George & Dragon Bramhall Licensee William F. Smith No. 45 Hesketh Arms Cheadle Licensee Pennell Wood No. 78 Plough & Boy Disley Licensee Samuel Parker General Order No. 36 10th February 1897 First Aid to the Injured The following members of Broxton Division having recently attended an Examination have been successful as follows: 3rd Examination No. 155 Sergeant Bottom PC 140 Manley PC 159 Richardson 2nd Examination PC 61 Halliday PC 158 Woodrow General Order No. 37 11th February 1897 Allowance Aid of Rent Referring to recent reports from Superintendents, re above the Chief Constable directs that those Sergeants and Constables who so desire, will be paid their rent allowance fortnightly, the Superintendents obtaining receipts on Form F/19 for same, which will be filed until the end of each quarter when the full amount for the quarter will be entered on Div. Form F/19 and the signatures obtained as heretofore. Before paying the allowance Superintendents will examine each Sergeant's and Constable's rent book and see that there are no arrears and not more than fourteen days rent due. General Order No. 38 12th February 1897 Transfer The following transfer will take effect on the 20th Instant; PC 253 Recruit Robert Johnson from Head Quarters to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Winsford, vice Davies. General Order No. 39 13th February 1897 The Indian Famine The Lord Lieutenant of the County, the Duke of Westminster K.G. having convened a County Meeting for the purpose of opening a Subscription to relieve the natives in certain parts of Her Majesty's dominations in the East Indies from the horrors and suffering from Famine, the Chief Constable thinks that such an appeal should not go un-noticed by the members of the Cheshire Constabulary to give such amounts as they may able, to this worthy cause. Superintendents will place this appeal before the members of their Divisions and remit the amounts subscribed to the Chief Constable by Tuesday 23rd Instant, who will then forward the total sum received from Divisions to the Treasurer of the Fund as a donation from the Cheshire Constabulary. General Order No. 40 16th February 1897 Removals The following removals in Macclesfield Division will take effect from 1st Instant; PC 196 J. Jones from Henbury to Chelford PC 113 J. Cross from Chelford to Henbury General Order No. 41 16th February 1897 First Aid to the Injured The following members of Altrincham Division will attend a Course of Lectures re above, to be given by Dr. Gore at the Technical School Altrincham commencing at 7.30p.m.on the 25th Instant; 1st Examination Superintendent Britton PC 397 Attwell PC 404 Bowyer PC 408 Chappell PC 81 Clague PC 395 Eaton PC 63 Fricker PC 237 Lowndes PC 350 McHugh 2nd Examination PC 270 Allen PC 373 Jones PC 32 Mighall PC 244 Moyatt PC 171 Whalley 3rd Examination No. 300 Sergeant Barlow No. 300 Sergeant Barlow No. 331 Venables Each to attend two lectures as per General Orders 297/316/94. General Order No. 42 17th February 1897 Transfers The following transfers will take effect on the 27th Instant; PC 621 R .Halliday from Broxton Division to North Wirral Division (at his own expense) to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Harrison. PC 106 J. Harrison from North Wirral Division to Broxton Division, to be stationed at Malpas, vice Halliday. General Order No. 43 18th February 1897 Reports to the Chief Constable The Chief Constable having recently observed that when Constables reports to him with enquiries into Robberies for persons wanted etc. they very often use the term "made all possible enquiry" wishes it to be understood the he disapproved of same. Reports should always give as briefly as possible, definite information as to what enquiries were actually made and where, together with the report. General Order No. 44 19th February 1897 Removals The following removals in Middlewich Division will take effect from the 27th Instant; PC 150 J. Jackson from Northwich to Wimboldsley, vice Bowyer PC 348 J. T. Bowyer from Wimboldsley to Northwich, vice Jackson, General Order No. 45 20th February 1897 Constable Appointed Thomas Rogers having been sworn in before two Justices on the 20th February 1897 is appointed a Constable from that date. General Order No. 46 24th February 1897 The Indian Famine The Chief Constable is pleased to notify to the Constabulary that the following amounts have been received from each Division; Division �. s. d. Head Quarters 1. 4. 6 Broxton 1. 12. 6 Altrincham 3. 13. 0 Eddisbury 1. 13. 0 Nantwich 3. 0. 6 Middlewich 3. 2. 0 North Wirral 4. 5. 6 South Wirral 2. 1. 0 Hyde 4. 0. 0 Macclesfield 1. 16. 0 Stockport 2. 16. 6 Runcorn 2. 10. 6 Total �31.15.6 Which has been augmented to the sum of �35. 0. 0 and a cheque for that amount has been forwarded to the County Treasurer, who is acting as Treasurer of the County Fund in aid of the suffer's by the above Famine. General Order No. 47 24th February 1897 Keeping Dogs without having Licenses Persons who have not yet taken out a license will be warned ant proceeded against in the usual way, if such are not obtained in due course. General Order No. 48 25th February 1897 First Aid to the Injured The Chief Constable directs that the following members of the Runcorn Division having recently attended an Examination re above have been successful as follows; 3rd Examination Superintendent Okell Inspector Hicks PC 41 Gregory No. 256 Sergeant Gill No. 256 Sergeant Lee PC 329 Wylie PC 361 Bancroft PC 289 Eiilis PC 283 Nichollst 2nd Examination PC 26 Kendrick 1st Examination PC 272 Hughes PC 398 Upton General Order No. 49 25th February 1897 Removals The removals of Constables Bowyer and Jackson Middlewich Division directed in G.O. 44/97 and Constables Jones and Cross Macclesfield Division as directed in G.O. 40/97 are postponed. General Order No. 50 27th February 1897 Constables Appointed John James Cash and Charles Edwin Wheeldon having been sworn in before two Justices on the 27th February 1897 are appointed Constables from that date. General Order No. 51 27th February 1897 Robberies The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to the different General Orders re ladder and other robberies and to thieves generally, and the Chief Constable hopes that by a steady and careful attention to duty the County may continue to be kept free from Crime as has been the case to a considerable extent during the past winter. General Order No. 52 1st March 1897 Increase of Pay The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay from the 1st Instant; Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per annum Increase of Pay per week From 1st Ins. Head Quarters Inspector D. Pearson �120. 0. 0 1st Inst. Altrincham No. 286 Sgt. A. Sutherland � 1. 16. 2 -do- Altrincham PC 236 J. Sumner � 1. 9. 2 -do- Altrincham PC 298 G. Gidman � 1. 8. 0 -do- Altrincham PC 270 A. Allen � 1. 6. 10 -do- Altrincham PC 63 T. Flicker � 1. 6. 3 -do- Eddisbury No. 89 Sgt Egerton � 1. 16. 2 -do- Eddisbury PC 240 A. Young � 1. 11. 6 -do- Nantwich PC 327 Brocklehurst � 1. 9. 2 -do- Nantwich PC 226 E. Hindley � 1. 8. 0 -do- Middlewich No. 136 Sgt J.E. Leah � 1. 16. 2 -do- Middlewich No. 215 Sgt. H. Thompson � 1. 16. 2 -do- Middlewich PC A3 W. Cutts � 1. 11. 6 -do- Middlewich PC 211 G. Kennerley � 1. 6. 2 -do- North Wirral No. 188 Sgt C. Dean � 1. 16. 2 -do- North Wirral No. 229 J.F.Powell � 1. 16. 2 -do- North Wirral PC 245 W. Millington � 1. 8. 0 -do- North Wirral PC 390 H. Scott � 1. 8. 0 -do- North Wirral PC 46 J. T. Wright � 1. 6. 3 -do- North Wirral PC 254 D. Lakin � 1. 6. 3 -do- South Wirral PC 204 T. Potts � 1.10. 4 -do- Hyde No. 325 Sgt J. Latham � 1. 16. 2 -do- Hyde PC 194 G. Gibson � 1. 6. 3 -do- Macclesfield No. 135 Sgt J. Griffiths � 1. 16. 2 -do- Macclesfield PC 47 W.C. Lawson � 1. 8. 0 -do- Stockport PC 94 E. C.Bell � 1. 10. 4 -do- Runcorn No. 242 Sgt J. H. Gill � 1. 16. 2 -do- Runcorn PC 41 T. ? Gregory � 1. 9. 2 -do- Runcorn PC 361 G. Bancroft � 1. 8. 0 -do- General Order No. 53 3rd March 1897 Appointment PC 330 A.J. Bourne Runcorn Division is appointed Acting Sergeant. General Order No. 54 4th March 1897 Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the Police Register of Licensing Houses: Chester Castle Licensing District; No. 31 Shrewsbury Arms Mickle Trafford Licensee Sarah A. Plant Altrincham Licensing District; No.8 Red Lion Altrincham Licensee Alfred Bradshaw No. 130 Sale Hotel Altrincham Licensee Ernest Frost Eddisbury Licensing District; No.37 Bridge Inn Frodsham Licensee David W. Brown No. 111 George & Dragon Tarvin Licensee Thomas Willkinson Nantwich Licensing District; No. 137 Black Lion Inn Nantwich Licensee John W. Adams No.97 Peacock Inn Willaston Licensee Thomas Linaster Wirral Licensing District; No. 43 Letters Heswall-cum-Oldfield Licensee John Fisher Hyde Licensing District; No. 229 Beer Off Newton Licensee Sarah Winterbottom No. 21 Beer Off Commercial Inn Newton Licensee Alfred Crewe Runcorn Licensing District; No. 20 George & Dragon Runcorn Licensee Peter Riley No. 21 Cleveland Hotel Runcorn Licensee James Ditchfield No.70 Manchester House Runcorn Licensee Harry Urmston No. 93 Royal Oak Weston Licensee John Winston Pegg General Order No. 55 4th March 1897 New Clothing and Caps 1897 Issue Divisions will parade as follows to be measured for the "fitting on" of the above and must "fall in at the hours named, dressed in new tunics, dress trousers and caps. Superintendents will see that those Constables who have to leave by train etc. are fitted first so as to enable them to return to their Stations without delay. Division Location and Time Tuesday 9th March 1897 Division Location and Time Head Quarters Broxton Division @ Chester at 11a.m. @ Broxton at 9.45 a.m. Wednesday 10th March 1897 Location and Time Eddisbury Div. @ Oakmere at 9.45am. Middlewich Division @ Middlewich @ 1.30pm Thursday 111th March 1897 Location and Time Nantwich Division. @ Crewe at 9.30am Runcorn Section @ Runcorn at 1.30p.m Friday 12th March 1897 Location and Time South Wirral Division @ Birkenhead at 9.30 am North Wirral Division @ Birkenhead at 9.30 am Saturday 13th March 1897 Location and Time Macclesfield Division @ Macclesfield at 10am Stockport Division @ Hazel Grove at 2.30 pm Monday 15th March 1897 Location and Time Hyde Division @ Hyde at 10.30 am Altrincham Division @ Altrincham at 3.15 pm The representatives of the Contractors will attend for the purpose of noting the necessary alterations required to the Clothing and a Return, in triplicate, on form given at the foot of this Order, will be prepared, by the Superintendents and all requisite information alterations noted thereon, at least two lines being allowed for each man. A copy of this Return will be forwarded to this Office, one kept at Divisional Head Quarters and one sent to the Contractors. Messrs Reynolds & Co. 10 Crescent Belvedere Road London Superintendents, will be held responsible that the waist seam of the Tunics is flush with the bottom of the belt and that the skirts fit easy over the hips and that they do not open in front or behind. In the absence of the Chief Constable Superintendents will be responsible that all misfits are pointed out to the Contractors representatives, that he garments requiring alteration are fully entered in the Return before-mentioned. Clothing which requires will be returned to the Contractors. After all the garments requiring alteration have been received back from the Contractors, Superintendents, a report will be sent to Head Quarters stating whether the ordered alterations have been properly executed and if they have not, such articles will be again returned to the Contractors. Messrs Christy & Co. 35 Gracechurch Street London E.C. 3 Together with the misfits which cannot be exchanged. When the correct sizes have been received by Superintendents from Contractors, a report will be forwarded to Head Quarters. The receipt of this Order will be acknowledged. Alterations requested for New Clothing 1898 Issue. No. Rank Name Tunics Dress Trousers Undress Trousers Serge Jackets Capes Caps Date .....................................Superintendent.......................................... The above: to be ruled across a full sheet of foolscap and the names to be entered in alphabetical order by rank. General Order No. 56 5th March 1897 Borough of Crewe Bye Laws re Betting & Vehicles carrying Lamps The Town Council of the Borough of Crew have made Bye Laws under the Municipal Corporation Act. 1. Requiring Vehicles in the said Borough to carry a lamp or lamps during the period between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise. 2. Prohibiting betting in the streets within the Borough. The Chief Constable directs that the Police at Crewe will carry out the Provisions of each of the said Bye Laws and report persons infringing the same in the usual way. With reference to the Bye Law as to Vehicles carrying lights, it would be well for the Police, until a sufficient time has lapsed for the requirements to become known, to caution offending drivers of their liability. General Order No. 57 5th March 1897 First Aid to the Injured The following members of Nantwich Division having attended an Examination re above have been successful as follows; 3rd Examination No. 14 Sergeant Davies PC 176 Kennerley pc 226 Hindley PC 367 Condrell 2nd Examination PC A7 Jackson 1st Examination No. 399 Lloyd Sergeant Barlow PC 187 Moreton And in consequence will wear the Badge of St. John Ambulance Association. General Order No. 58 5th March 1897 First Aid to the Injured PC 305 Butler Middlewich Division having recently attended an Examination re above has been successful in passing the 3rd Examination. General Order No. 59 9th March 1897 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Middlewich Division having recently attended an Examination have been successful as follows; 1st Examination PC 211 Kennerley PC 230 Rowlands And in consequence will wear the Badge of St. John Ambulance Association. General Order No. 60 9th March 1897 First Aid to the Injured The following members of Middlewich having recently attended an Examination re above, have been successful as follows: 3rd Examination No. 7 Sergeant Rowe No. 91 Sergeant Parry 1st Examination PC 215 Lane And in consequence will wear the Badge of St. John Ambulance Association. General Order No. 61 10th March 1897 First Aid to the Injured The following member of the Runcorn Division having recently attended an Examination has been successful as follows; 3rd Examination PC 152 Thomas PC 385 Robinson General Order No. 62 12th March 1897 Wild Birds Protection Act 1894 The Chief Constable has this day caused to forwarded to Divisions Posters containing further Order made by The Right Honourable The Secretary Of State, Home Department, under the above Acts, and he directs that Superintendents will have the same posted if possible, underneath those dated 3rd February 1897, to which they really relate. In the case of large urban or populous districts, the services of a responsible bill poster may be engaged, but before doing so, arrangements must be made to as to the cost, so as to prevent any exorbitant charges, the bills being sent to the Chief Constable. Superintendents will carefully explain the provisions of the further order to Constables so as to enable them to prevent breaches of the same and detect offenders. General Order No. 63 12th March 1897 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Broxton Division having recently attended an Examination have been successful as follows; 3rd Examination No. 172 Sergeant Fryer 2nd Examination No. 140 Sergeant Gibbon General Order No. 64 13th March 1897 Medical Attendance in Case of Illness Cases having occurred when prisoners detained in cells at Police Stations have shown signs of injury, and yet the Police (who ought to have observed the same) have not procured the necessary medical aid. The Chief Constable directs that lockup keepers will be held responsible that whenever prisoners complain of illness, or appear to be suffering they will, if there are reasonable and proper grounds, call in the Police Doctor, as per G.O. 39/90 and report the circumstances through Superintendents to the Chief Constable, and at the same time forward the Doctor's bill for his approval or otherwise. Attention is drawn to G. O. 85/85 on this subject and also to the following words printed on page 14 of the Instructions Book dated 1857. "Medical Aid to be immediately afforded to "any prisoner requiring it" General Order No. 65 13th March 1897 County Coroner Chester District Mr Henry Churton having resigned the Office of Coroner for the Chester District, the Chief Constable directs that in future reports of sudden death etc. for Inquest will be made to Clement & Pibbits Mount Lodge, Houghton Street. The Deputy Coroner who will act until Mr. Churton's Successor has been appointed. Such reports however, will be made in writing on Form M/20 (and sent by post) and not personally as heretofore, except in any special cases where more detailed information than can be given on a Form M/20 is necessary, in consequence of the importance of the case, and, in such latter cases special reports will be sent to the Chief Constable giving the reason for so acting. General Order No. 66 13th March 1897 Constable Appointed Frank Cope having been sworn in before two Justices on 13th March 1897 is appointed a Constable from that date. General Order No. 67 15th March 1897 Local Government Act 1894 Election of: 1. Urban District Councillors ] 3rd April 1897 2. Guardians for Urban District] 3rd April 1899 3. Parish Councillors 5th April 1897 4. Rural District Councillors 5th April 1897 The dates of the Elections for above, where ever a poll takes place is fixed for is the 3rd or 5th proximo. Between the hours of 12 noon and 8p.m. The date of the Nomination, in both cases is to be not later than 18th March 1897. Attention is drawn to "Memo to Superintendents" dated 16th November 1894 (the report referred to in this Memo is not required). General Orders 335. 342, 353, and 367. Superintendents will take steps to ascertain in what Districts within their Division Elections Polls will take place and arrange for the attendance of the necessary Constables at Polling Stations, or in the vicinity thereto, in accordance with G. O. 353/94. Superintendents will send to this Office a Return on the following form on the 26th Instant. showing what elections will take place, the nature of such, and the number of Constables detailed for duty in the vicinity of Polling Stations. Township Situation of Polling Station Nature of Election No of P.C. Detailed Altrincham Town Hall For Urban District Councillor 2 Altrincham Town Hall For Guardian Urban District Tabley School Room For Parish Councillors Local P.C. to patrol the vicinity. Ollerton School Room For Rural District Councillor Local P.C. to patrol in the vicinity. It will be observed that Polling Stations do not open before 12 noon therefore Constables detailed for stationary duty at above should have their dinner before going on duty. General Order No. 68 17th March 1897 Great Coats and Capes In Town Great Coats will invariably be worn by Sergeants and Constables on patrol duty from 1st December to 31st March in each year, and Capes in addition thereto in very wet and inclement weather. In rural beats the wearing of Great Coats and Capes by Sergeants and Constables on patrol duty must be left to individual discretion, but the Chief Constable expects they will be made use of, so as at all times to protect Constables from wet and cold weather. Superintendents should see that there is no want of uniformity re above, in the future. The instructions No. 17, 19, and 23 on Div. Form D/79 in Sergeants and Constables Journals will be altered as follows; No. 17 "December" substituted for "November" No. 19 "except as in 23 below" will be struck out. No. 23 "December substituted for "November" "during wet and inclement weather" will be struck out, and the following added "and at other seasons of the year, in wet "and cold weather". General Order No. 69 17th March 1897 Transfer The following transfer will take place on the 20th March 1897: PC 147 Recruit C.E. Wheeldon from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Hodgkinson. General Order No. 70 17th March 1897 Telephones The above having been fixed at Frodsham Police Station, Eddisbury Division, the following information will be added to G.O. 429/95. Frodsham No. 8 General Order No. 71 18th March 1897 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Macclesfield Division having recently attended an Examination have been successful as follows; 3rd Examination No. 109 Sergeant Maddox PC 243 Jones PC 47 Lawson PC 302 Bailey 2nd Examination PC 324 Tarran General Order No. 72 20th March 1897 First Aid to the Injured PC 69 R. Buchanan and PC 374 J. E. Cunliffe North Wirral Division will be detailed as extra Constables for Shore Duty at New Brighton from 1st April 1897 to 29th September 1897.r General Order No. 73 20th March 1897 Transfers and Removal The following transfers and removal will take place on the undermentioned date; On the 25th Instant, To be paid in their old Division to 31st instant, inclusive. PC 190 Williams from Runcorn Division to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Wimboldsley, vice Bowyer. PC 348 T. Bowyer from Middlewich Division to Runcorn Division, to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Williams. On the 27th. Instant: PC 198 J. Hodkinson Nantwich Division will be detailed as "additional Constable" at Crewe Hall, vice Jackson resigned and will be renumbered. General Order No. 74 22th March 1897 Transfers The transfers of PC Williams and Bowyer directed in G.O. 73/97 will take place on 1st April 1897 instead of 25th Instant. General Order No. 75 23th March 1897 Government Inspection The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to S.G.O. 131/132/133/ 96 which the Chief Constable directs will be strictly adhered to, and he trusts that at the coming Inspection, he will have no reason to find fault with respect to any of the matters mentioned in these Orders. General Order No. 76 23rd March 1897 Transfers The following transfer will take place on the 27th Instant: PC 82 Recruit J. Coggar from Head Quarters to Nantwich Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Hodgkinson. Pc 115 Recruit Rogers from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Hoylake, vice Lakin, resigned. General Order No. 77 26th March 1897 Repairs Papering Painting etc The attention of Superintendents is drawn to G.O. 35/82 authorising them on an emergency or to prevent damage to Police Buildings, or incur expense and repairs etc. afterwards reporting circumstances to the Chief Constable, but they will understand that, otherwise than above, they are not in any way to call upon tradesmen to procure material, finally choose the wallpaper etc. or incur responsibility whatever as to cost until the Chief Constable has sanctioned the estimate for necessary repairs. General Order No. 78 27th March 1897 Constable Appointed Charles Herbert Emsley having been sworn in before two Justices on this date is appointed a Constable from the 28th March 1897. General Order No. 79 29th March 1897 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Macclesfield Division having recently attended an Examination have been successful as follows; 3rd Examination No. 79 Sergeant Johnson PC 338 Tarte PC 260 Houlson PC 206 Breeze 2nd Examination PC 113 Cross PC 376 Hayes PC 258 Johnston 1st Examination PC 310 Dalziel PC 392 Hornby And will in consequence wear the Badge of St John Ambulance Association. General Order No. 80 29th March 1897 May Day at Knutsford The following detail of Police will parade at Knutsford Police Station s follows at 11am. 1st May 1897. Division Sergeants. Constables Total Remarks Hyde 4 10 Special Services: Stockport 1 5 4 -do- Total 1 12 14 The Constables stationed in Knutsford and four others in Uniform from Altrincham Division will keep order in the Town and its vicinity under Sergeant Simcock. Sergeant Britton will detail two men for Plain Clothes Duty under Sergeant Christian, to be at Knutsford Police Station at 10.30 a.m. General Order No. 81 31st March 1897 Postal Information The following alterations re above will be made in Printed Lists dated May 1892. Division: Middlewich: Additional Delivery at 4pm. ] Section: Davenham: Additional Dispatch at 4. 15pm. ] General Order No. 82 2nd April 1897 Increase of Pay The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay from the 1st Instant; Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week From 1st Inst. Eddisbury PC 381 Ollerenshaw �1. 6. 3 -do- Middlewich PC 352 C. Moors �1. 9.2 -do- North Wirral PC 67 J. Boyle �1. 11. 6 -do- Hyde PC 55 J. Wilding �1. 9. 2 -do- Stockport PC 129 E. Hayward �1.6.10 -do- General Order No. 83 2nd April 1897 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Force having recently attended an Examination have been successful as follows; 3rd Examination PC 320 Fry Stockport Division PC 174 Ruxton Runcorn Division 2nd Examination PC386 Miller Stockport Division General Order No. 84 2nd April 1897 Sergeant Reverts to Constable No. 239 Sergeant H. Doyle Altrincham Division will revert to the rank of Constable at 31s/- 6d per week on 1st Instant and will be transferred to North Wirral Division to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Cunliffe detailed for Shore Duty. General Order No. 85 2nd April 1897 Transfer The following transfer will take place on the 1st Instant; PC 138 C. H. Emsley from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Buchanan detailed for Shore Duty. General Order No. 86 3rd April 1897 Constables Appointed Henry Gibson and Frederick Morrey having been sworn in before two Justices on the 3rd April 1897 are appointed Constables from that date. General Order No. 87 3rd April 1897 Postal Information The following alterations re above will be made in Printed Lists dated May 1892. Division: Middlewich ] Telegraph Office opened week days 8am to 8pm Section; Astbury; ] Week days Office open Sundays 8am to 10. am. General Order No. 88 3rd April 1897 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Middlewich Division having recently attended an Examination have been successful as follows; 3rd Examination PC 313 Ellerker 1st Examination PC51 Canham And will in consequence wear the Badge of St John Ambulance Association. General Order No. 89 3rd April 1897 Promotion & Appointments The following promotion and appointments will take effect from 1st Instant; No. 163 Acting Sergeant J. Hunt Eddisbury Division to be Sergeant at 34s/5d per week, including Merit Badge Pay, vice Doyle reverted to Constable. PC 240 A. Young Eddisbury Division to be Acting Sergeant, vice Lunt promoted. Transfers The following transfers will take place on the 10th Instant; No. 233 Sergeant R. Briggs from Middlewich Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Altrincham, vice Doyle. No. 163 Sergeant J. Hunt from Eddisbury Division to be stationed at Middlewich, vice Briggs transferred. No. 240 Acting Sergeant A. Young Eddisbury Division from Sandiway to Dunham 'oth Hill, vice Hunt promoted and transferred. PC 254 Recruit Cope from Head Quarters to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Northwich, vice Hallam, transferred. General Order No. 90 5rd April 1897 New Clothing Immediately the garments sent to the Contractor for alterations have been received back, Superintendents will arrange to have the same fitted again and the Chief Constable directs that Divisional Parades for drill will take place at the same time, thus obviating the necessity of calling in the Constables from out-Stations a second time during the month for drill. General Order No. 91 5th April 1897 Postal Information The following alterations re above will be made in Printed Lists dated May 1892. Division: Middlewich ] Despatch re above at 9.45 a.m. instead of 10p.m. Section; Winsford ] General Order No. 92 5th April 1897 Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the Police Register of Licensed Houses. Altrincham Licensing District; No. 82 Swan Inn Bollington Licensee Edwin Stephens Nantwich Licensing District; No. 71 Cheshire Hounds Nantwich Licensee John Williams Northwich Licensing District; No. 37 Talbot Inn Middlewich Licensee James Cooke No. 106 Bricklayers Arms Sandbach Licensee Greenall Whitley & Co. Leftwich Licensing District; No. 34 Old Toll Bar House Hartford Licensee John Williams Prestbury Licensing District; No. 9 Surners Arms Bollington Licensee Alfred Reece No.23 Church House Bollington Licensee Rachel Bradbury No.69 Beer Off Wilmslow Licensee George Travis No.91 Bulls Head Poynton Licensee Moses Jackson No. 103 Horse & Jockey Rainow Licensee J. James Pine General Order No. 93 8th April 1897 Northenden on Sundays From the 10th April 1897, inclusive, one Constable from Hyde Division will parade at Northenden Police Station at 4.p.m. each Saturday until further orders for Police Special Duty there, until Sunday night, when he will return to his station as soon as he is so directed by the Sergeant in charge. General Order No. 94 10th April 1897 Eastertide 1897 The following details of the Constabulary will attend the under mentioned places on the following dates. Good Friday 16th April 1897 Place & hour of parade : From what Division Sgt PC Total Name of Applicant Remarks Eccleston Ferry at 12. Noon Eccleston Ferry at 12. Noon Broxton Broxton - 1 2 1 2 Mr. Bradbury Mr Capner Special Services At Frodsham Police Eddisbury - 1 1 Mr. Dnaker -do- Police Station for duty at Football Match 12 noon Eddisbury - 1 1 Mr. Price -do- Police Station for duty at Mersey View 12noon. Runcorn - 2 2 Mr. Halford -do- At Dock Railway 11.30am for duty at Bidston Hill Ground. Middlewich - 2 2 Mr. Thornley -do- At New Brighton Police Station 11am for duty at Wallasey Ferries. Middlewich Runcorn Total Mr Harris Mr Hales Mr Collins Mr Ashley -do- 1 7 8s For duty at Port Sunlight. South Wirral - 1 1 Messrs Lever Bros. -do- Northenden Police Station for duty at 11am Stockport - 2 2 Mr. Fish -do- Easter Monday 19th April 1897 Place & hour of parade : From what Division Sgt PC Total Name of Applicant Remarks Eccleston Ferry at 11a.m. Broxton 1 1 Mr Capner Mr Bradbury Special Services Frodsham Police Station for duty at Overton Hills 10a.m. Eddisbury 2 2 Mr.Linaker -do- Northwich Police Station for duty at Overton Hills 9a.m. Runcorn 2 2 Mr. Halford -do- Nantwich Police St. for duty at Gala at 11.30a.m. Nantwich 2 2 Mr Martin -do- The Dock Railway Stn. Birkenhead 11.30a.m.for duty at Bidston Hill recreation ground. . Middlewich Hyde Runcorn 1 1 1 3 5 7 9 23 6 8 3 23 Mr. Thornley -do- New Brighton Police Stn. For duty at Football Match at West Kirby 12 noon North Wirral 1 1 Mr Case -do- For duty at Port Sunlight South Wirral 1 1 Lever Bros. -do- For duty at Raby Mere for duty at Boats etc at 11am. South Wirral 1 1 Mr Lloyd -do Northenden Police St. duty for boats at 11.a.m. Stockport 2 2 Mr Fish -do- Great Coats will be taken in straps for use if required. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt of this Order. General Order No. 95 10th April 1897 Constables Appointed James William Newton having been sworn in before two Justices on the 10th April 1987 is appointed a Constable from that date. General Order No. 96 13th April 1897 New Clothing The Chief Constable directs that such garments as have been passed as fitted will be marked and issued to Constables, the same will be done as those garments are fitted that still require alterations, and a report sent to the Chief Constable when the above have been carried out and Divisional clothing completed. This year's clothing will not be taken into wear until a G.O. is given for such to be done. General Order No. 97 13th April 1897 Postal Information The following alterations re above will be made in Printed Lists dated May 1892. Division: South Wirral: Additional Dispatch: Week days at 1.30pm. General Order No. 98 14th April 1897 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 15th April 1897; PC 214 G. H. Holland from Hyde Division to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Bidston Hall and will be numbered A8. General Order No. 99 14th April 1897 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 17th April 1897; PC 406 Recruit A. Dutton from Head Quarters to Hyde Division to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Holland transferred. General Order No. 100 14th April 1897 Constable Discharged PC 30 J. Hughes North Wirral Division is discharged from the Force from 17th April 1897. General Order No. 101 14th April 1897 Tarporley Hunt Meeting The following detail of the Police will attend for duty at the above meeting on Wednesday 21st April 1897. Division Superintendents. Inspectors Sergeants PC's Total Remarks Broxton - - 1 3 4 @ 10 am Altrincham 1 - 1 9 11 @ 10 am Nantwich - 1 1 10 12 @ 9 am Middlewich 1 - 2 9 11 @ 10 am North Wirral - - - 4 4 @ 10 am South Wirral - - 1 5 5 @ 10 am Dukinfield - 1 1 5 7 @ 9 am Runcorn - - 1 6 7 @ 10 am Total 1 2 8 49 60 Superintendent Britton 9a.m. "Police Special Duty" Division Supt. Insp. Sgts. PC Total Remarks Head Quarters - - 1 - 1 @ 10 am North Wirral - - - 4 4 Macclesfield - - - 4 Total - - 1 8 All the above will parade opposite the Judge's Box punctually at the hours named, and again at the same place at the conclusion of the meeting. * Dress: * Best Clothing. * Helmets. * White gloves. * Great Coats will be taken in straps to be worn if required. The names of the Constables detailed for duty as above on the Course will be forwarded to the Chief Constable on the 16th instant. Superintendents will as far as practicable without interfering with public duty, detail the same Constables as previous years. All ranks to be on the alert to prevent pocket picking and other illegal practices without interfering with public duty detail the same Constables as previous years: names to be reported to the Chief Constable on 16th instant: The whole of the above detail for duty on the Course will be under the Orders of Superintendent Britton. Constables receiving information of Robberies, Losses etc. on the Course will at once refer the Complaint to the Sergeant in charge of the Police Tent, on the ground, who will enter full particulars in a book provided for the purpose, which book must be handed by the Sergeant to the Superintendent Johnson at the Tarporley Police Station at the conclusion of the races, by whom it will be forwarded to the Chief Constable, after the requisite information for Divisional purposes has been obtained. Constables keeping the Course (except those on duty in the field next to the Road, and those at Bookmakers ground) will forthwith after the close of each race assemble across the Course opposite the Judge's Box, and stand in two's, back to back, at three paces interval facing that part of the course from which they have come. On the "saddling" bell being sounded in the paddock, the Constables will move in separate lines clearing the course as they advance and, dropping into positions previously assigned them. No betting will be allowed excepting in the enclosures, and if any bookmakers attempt to create a "place" or " stand" etc. for betting elsewhere they will be warned , and if they persist they will be taken to the Police Tent for removal from the Course. On no condition whatever will any betting, be allowed through the paddock or railings, or on the Grand Stand, and nothing in the way of bookmaker's show cards etc. will be allowed to be hung on the railings. No stall of any description to be allowed on the ground. Constables on duty will see that such are not erected. Superintendent Johnson will detail three Constables of the Eddisbury Division to be at the Entrance of the Race Course at 6.am.to keep out the field people with horses and carts, who have no business there. As soon as the detachments from Nantwich and Hyde Divisions arrive at 9a.m. these Constable's will be relieved and they will be detailed for duty on the Roads as may be directed by the Superintendent Johnson. In Plain Clothes Division No. Rank Name Police Special Duty Special Services Head Quarters Inspector Pearson -do- -do- Head Quarters No.299 Sgt Hoole -do- -do- Altrincham No. 71 Sergeant Christian -do- -do- Nantwich No. 73 Acting Sergeant Wainwright -do- -do- North Wirral No. 43 Acting Sgt Swords -do- -do- Runcorn PC 41 S. Gregory -do- -do- To report them-selves to Inspector Pearson at Beeston Castle Railway Station at 10am. Special Duty Sheets duly filled in will be forwarded to the Chief Constable on the 26th April 1897. General Order No. 102 14th April 1897 Government Inspection 1897 The general instructions laid down in General Order 82/83 will be observed. The Inspection Return (sent herewith on 30th instant) which will be carefully filled in and preserved, as no other can be supplied, will be filled in and preserved as no other can be supplied, will be made out as directed in G.O. 82/83 and the Return of persons apprehended, summoned etc. to be made out for the years ended 31st December 1895/ 1896. The Return under the Prevention of Crimes Act will give the number of persons in the Division on date of Inspection. Books etc. will not be placed in front of the men on parade, but will be kept inside the Police Station, ready for inspection. Leggings will not be worn, but be produced at the Inspection and placed with Great Coats and Capes in Straps. Attention is drawn to Standing General Orders 35/95 and 131/96. All recruits who have joined Divisions since the date of last Inspection will "fall in" in single rank on the left of the Division, at two paces distant. All stations to be ready for Inspection: The Usual Returns: (1) Men employed in other than Police Duties. (2) Sickness (for this year ended 28th February 1897) will be made out and forwarded to this office on 18th instant. Superintendents will prepare a list of Constables reported while serving in their Divisions for misconduct, since date of last inspection showing offence and decision, and hand same to the Chief Constable together with all other Inspection Returns. Distribution Returns and Returns and Return Principal Books will not be required. Neat slips of paper will be placed in all books at the place where the entry is made as to same having been last inspected, and also in Default Sheets to mark the places where misconduct reports were made during the past year are entered. Divisions will parade as follows:- Day and Date Division At what Division Time Friday 23rd April 1897 Head Quarters Chester Chester @ 4. 45 Saturday 21st April 1897 Broxton Hoole Hoole @ 9. 30am Saturday 21st April 1897 Nantwich Nantwich Nantwich @ 1. 30 Monday 26th April 1897 Middlewich Middlewich Middlewich @ 12.30pm. Monday 26th April 1897 Eddisbury Oakmere Oakmere @ 4. 15 pm. Tuesday 27th April 1897 South Wirral Birkenhead Birkenhead @ 10. 45pm Tuesday 26th April 1897 North Wirral Birkenhead Birkenhead @ 10. 0a.m Tuesday 16th April 1901 South Wirral Birkenhead Birkenhead @ 2pm. Wednesday 28th April 1987 Runcorn Runcorn Runcorn @ 2.30am Wednesday 28th April 1897 Hyde Hyde Hyde @ 1. 15pm Wednesday 28th April 1897 Macclesfield Macclesfield Macclesfield @ 1pm. Thursday 29th April 1897 Stockport Stockport Stockport @ 1pm The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged: General Order No. 103 15th April 1897 Easter Tide at Northenden One Constable from Hyde Division will attend for Police Special Duty at Northenden on Good Friday 16th Inst. Easter Sunday 18th Inst. and Easter Monday 19th Inst. reporting himself to the Sergeant in Charge at 11a.m each day. General Order No. 104 15th April 1897 First Aid to the Injured The Chief Constable directs that the following members of the Hyde Division will attend lectures re above, to be given by Dr Tomlinson at the Cooperative Hall, Hazel Grove, commencing on 20th Instant 1897. 3rd Examination No. 45 Sergeant Goudie PC 77 Moss PC 191 Farrell PC 75 Hughes PC 16 Ralphs PC 247 Massey General Order No. 105 17th April 1897 Quarterly Office Returns Superintendents will forward to this Office on 3rd July, October, January and April in each year, a Return on the following Form showing in detail the monies received by the Police, by persons who have been arrested, under Commitments. ...........................................Division Return showing the sums received by the Police for persons who have been arrested, or were about to be arrested, under commitments during the Quarter ended: Name of person from whom receiving Date Amount Date Paid Name & Address of Magistrates Clerk to whom paid Date..................................................Superintendent.................................. General Order No. 106 17th April 1897 Tarporley Hunt Meeting Referring to G.O 101/97 the Chief Constable directs that one Sergeant and 4 Constable's will be detailed for duty at the above from Hyde Division instead of one Sergeant and three Constables and will report themselves to Tarporley Police Station at 6pm on Tuesday 20th Instant. General Order No. 107 17th April 1897 Transfers and Removals The following transfers and removals will take place on 1st May 1897. No. 238 Sergeant T. Jackson from Stockport Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Gawsorth, vice Lowe removed No. 135 Sergeant J. Griffiths from Macclesfield Division to Stockport Division to be stationed at Hazel Grove, vice Jackson. No. 209 Sergeant T. Lowe Macclesfield Division from Gawswoth to Alderley Edge, vice Griffiths. General Order No. 108 17th April 1897 Silent Boots In consequence of the high charge which has been paid for the above, the Chief Constable has for some time past, had the matter under his consideration, with a view to finding a more economical method of providing suitable silent boots, and after inspecting various samples which he has obtained, is of the opinion that what is known as the "Adjustable Rubber Grips" which can be fixed to any boot, rendering the same quiet noiseless, would meet all requirements. These grips have by direction of the Chief Constable been tested by a Sergeant on a "Town Beat" who has reported "they are comfortable to walk upon" "perfectly noiseless and do not cause the feet to be become overheated". Under the circumstances the Chief Constable has no objection to Constables, as occasion requires, providing themselves a set of "Grips" named, instead of the Silent Boots as supplied by the Leather and Rubber Boot Co. (Scafe's Patent) Leeds. The set cost 2s/- and 6d or if taken 24 sets in one order will be supplied at 2s/- 2d per set carriage paid by; Stanway & Co. 31 Foregate Street Chester General Order No. 109 19th April 1897 Regualtions made by the Secretary of State under the Penal Servitude Act 1891 Section 8 for measuring and phographing prisoners The following is a copy of the Regulations above referred to, dated 20th June 1896; An untried criminal prisoner shall not be photographed or measured while on prison save by Order of the Secretary of State, or upon an application in writing, signed by an Officer of Police, of not lower rank than Superintendent and approved by a Justice of the Peace, or in the Metropolitan Police District of the Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner of the Police, and all such applications shall set forth that from the character of the offence with which the prisoner is charged, or for other reasons, there are grounds for suspecting that he has been previously convicted, or has been engaged in crime, or that for any other cause his photograph and measurements are required for the purpose of Justice. When an untried prisoner who has not been previously convicted of crime shall have been photographed and measured under the preceding regulation, if he be discharged by the Magistrate or acquitted upon his trial, all photographs (both negatives and copies) finger print impressions and records of measurement so taken , shall be destroyed, or handed over to the prisoner. Home Office Whitehall 20th June 1896 Signed M. W. Ridley. The Chief Constable directs that the requirements therein will be strictly complied with, and whenever Superintendents consider it desirable in the interest of Justice, that an untried prisoner should be photographed, by the Prison Authorities they will address a request to that effect, written on foolscap signed by the Superintendent, and approved by a Justice of the Peace, to the Governor of the prison, in which the prisoner is detailed, and set forth in such communication the reasons for making the application. When asking the Magistrate to sign the letter of request to the Governor, as approving of same, the Superintendent will explain that such a course is rendered necessary by the Home Office Regulations. With reference to the last paragraph in the Home Office Regulations directing in the event of the prisoner's discharge by the Magistrate, or acquittal at trial, that all photographs (both negatives and copies) etc. to be destroyed or handed over to the prisoner, the Chief Constable directs that the former alternative will be pursued. Superintendents will report on 30th May 1897 how the system works and if any difficulty has been experienced in obtaining photographs from Prison Authorities. Superintendents will understand that the above does not prevent an untried prisoner being photographed during the time he is in the custody of the Police, provided he is willing for such to be done, and that copies of the photographs can be procured at a reasonable cost without delay. General Order No. 110 24th April 1897 Transfers The transfers directed in G.O. 107/97 are hereby cancelled. The following transfers will take place on 1st May 1897. No. 238 Sergeant T. Jackson from Stockport Division to Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Norley, vice Burgess. No.135 Sergeant J. Griffiths from Macclesfield Division to Stockport Division to be stationed at Hazel Grove, vice Jackson. No. 235 Sergeant S. Burgess from Eddisbury Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Alderley Edge, vice Griffiths. General Order No. 111 24th April 1897 Hooton Park Races at Hooton 1st May 1897 The following detail of the Constabulary will attend the above parading at the places and times stated below: Division. Supd. Insp. Sgts PCs Totals For Special Services Broxton - - 1 4 5 @ 10am {to parade opposite Eddisbury - - 1 5 6 @ 10am {the Judge's Box Nantwich - - 1 2 3 @ 10am { on the Course Middlewich - - 1 8 9 @ 10am {at Hooton North Wirral - 1 - 11 12 @ 9am { -do- South Wirral 1 - - - 1 @ 9am { -do- Macclesfield - - - - 5 @ 9am { -do- Runcorn - 1 - 4 @ 10am { -do- Total 1 2 4 34 41 For Police Special Duty Division. Supd. Insp. Sgts PCs For Special Services Broxton - - 1 1 @ 10am {to parade opposite Nantwich - - 1 6 @ 10am {the Judge's Box South Wirral - 1 1 4 @ 10am { on the Course Total - 1 3 10 * Dress * Helmets * White gloves * Great Coats to be taken in straps if required. The above detail will be under the orders of Superintendent Mc Donald and will parade opposite the Judges Box at the close of the meeting and be dismissed to Divisions under their respective Sergeants. All ranks to be alert to prevent pocket picking and other illegal practices. Constables receiving information of Robberies, Losses etc. on the Course will at once refer the complainant to the Sergeant in charge of the Police Office at the back of the Grand Stand, who will enter full particulars in a book provided for the purpose, which book, must be handed by the Sergeant in charge of the Police Tent in the Paddock, who will enter full particulars in a book provided for the purpose, which Book must be handed by the Sergeant to the Superintendent Mc Donald at the conclusion of the Races and after the requisite information for Divisional purposes has been obtained therefrom, the Book must be forwarded to the Chief Constable. Superintendents will, as far as practicable without interfering with the public service detail the same Constables that performed duty as last year. Constables keeping the Course will, after the close of each race assemble across the course opposite the Judges Box at three paces intervals facing that part of the Course from which they have come. On The Saddling bell being sounded in the paddock, the Constables will move in separate lines, clearing the Course as they advance and dropping into positions previously assigned to them. No betting will be allowed anywhere on the race ground except in the enclosures and outside allotted for that purpose, and if any bookmakers attempt to create a "place" " stand" etc for betting elsewhere they will be warned, and if they persist they will be taken to the Police Office for removal off the Course. On no condition whatever will any betting be allowance through the paddock railings or on the Grand - Stand and nothing in the way of Bookmaker's show cards etc. will be allowed to be hung on the railings. In Plain Clothes To be at the Members entrance from the highway into Hooton Park Club Grounds at 11a.m. Division No. Rank & Name Special Services Head Quarters Inspector Pearson -do- Nantwich No. 73Act-Sgt Wainwright -do- Nantwich PC 168 A.G.Ward -do- North Wirral No. 299 Sergeant Hoole -do- North Wirral No. 43 Act- Sgt J. Swords -do- Runcorn PC 41 Gregory -do- Special duty sheets filled in etc. re above will be forwarded to Head Quarters for the Chief Constable's approval on 5th May 1897. IN addition to the foregoing two Constables from Runcorn Division will report themselves to the Station Master at Hooton Railway Station at 10. 30a.m. on 1st May for Special Service Duty there during the above. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Divisions concerned. General Order No. 112 24th April 1897 Constable Appointed Joseph Henry Pritchard having been sworn in before two Justices on the 24th April 1987 is appointed a Constable from that date. General Order No. 113 24th April 1897 General Character of persons sent to prison for the first time The Right Honourable The Secretary of State having given directions to the Governors of Her Majesty's Prisons as to the special treatment of persons sent to prison for the first time, it becomes necessary that the police should furnish the Governors with accurate information as to the general character, antecedents etc. of such individuals. The Chief Constable therefore directs that the police will cordially cooperate with the Prison Authorities and Superintendents will in committal of a first offender to prison forward Form 86P/D210 (Prison Form) to the Governor of the Prison to which the prisoner is committed. Superintendents will understand that the above instructions apply to Juvenile Offenders as well as adults. General Order No. 114 27th April 1897 Bicycles Attention is drawn to General Order 125/95 re above. General Order No. 115 27th April 1897 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 1st May 1897. PC 1 J. J. Cash from Head Quarters to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Altrincham, vice Reynolds. General Order No. 116 28th April 1897 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Stockport Division having recently attended an Examination have been successful as follows; 3rd Examination No 33 Sergeant J. Taylor PC 357 J. Richardson 2nd Examination PC 129 Haywood General Order No. 117 28th April 1897 Transfers The transfers of Sergeants Jackson, Griffiths and Burgess directed in G.O. 110/97 are postponed until further orders. General Order No. 118 1st May 1897 Increase of Pay Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week From 1st Inst. Altrincham PC 11 J. Breeze � 1. 10. 4 1st Inst. Altrincham PC 34 J. Burgess � 1. 9. 2 -do- Altrincham PC 81 T. J. Clague � 1. 6. 3 -do- Nantwich PC 185 W. Leech � 1. 11. 6 -do- Middlewich PC 150 J. W. Jackson � 1. 8. 0 -do- North Wirral No. 296 Sgt R. Howard � 1. 15. 4 -do- North Wirral No. 43 Sgt Swords � 1. 9. 2 -do- North Wirral PC 277 J. C. Edwards � 1. 8. 0 -do- North Wirral PC 232 J. Ollenshaw � 1. 6. 3 -do- North Wirral PC 56 F. Webb � 1. 6. 3 -do- Hyde PC 213 A. Cooper � 1. 8. 0 -do- Runcorn PC 389 J. Ellis � 1. 8. 0 -do- Runcorn PC 272 E. Hughes � 1. 6. 0 -do- General Order No. 119 1st May 1897 Pension The following pension was granted at a meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held on 10th May 1897, in accordance with the provisions of the Police Act 1890, to take effect on 1st May 1897. Under Section 1 (a) No. 138 Acting Sergeant F. Shaw Stockport Division: Pension of � 52. 16. 0 per annum General Order No. 120 1st May 1897 Transfer The following transfer will take effect from 1st Instant. PC 372 R. Reynolds from Altrincham Division to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Hazel Grove as Divisional Clerk, vice Shaw pensioned. General Order No. 121 3rd May 1897 Estimates for Pay and Contingencies for the Months of June, July and August 1897 The following are the amounts of the above submitted by the Chief Constable to the Standing Joint Committee at a meeting held on 1st Instant. It will be observed that the Balance due to or from Superintendents on 31st March 1897 has been added or deducted from the amount required for the first of the three months mentioned. Division Month of December Month of January Month of February Total Head Quarters 120 138 138 396 Broxton 191 202 201 594 Altrincham 427 438 439 1303 Eddisbury 197 216 215 628 Nantwich 377 385 385 1147 Middlewich 404 427 427 1258 North Wirral 423 454 453 1330 South Wirral 228 248 249 725 Hyde 379 385 385 1149 Macclesfield 209 226 225 660 Stockport 227 232 232 691 Runcorn 243 240 240 723 General Order No. 122 3rd May 1897 First Aid to the Injured The Chief Constable directs that the following member of the Stockport Division having attended an Examination re above has been successful as follows. 3rd Examination No. 240 Acting Sergeant Young Eddisbury Division General Order No. 123 3rd May 1897 Visit of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales to Eaton Hall 8th May 1897. The following members of the Constabulary will parade at Head Quarters at 12 noon on Saturday 8th May 1897 and be prepared to perform duty at Eaton Hall until the 10th Instant or longer as may be directed. Division No. Rank Name Altrincham No. 125 Sergeant Garner Altrincham PC 63 Flicker Eddisbury No. 89 Sergeant Egerton Eddisbury No. 153 Sergeant Bramhall Nantwich PC 326 Lees Nantwich PC 288 Downes Nantwich PC 4 W.Wagg Nantwich PC 259 Tracey Middlewich PC 205 Butler North Wirral PC 371 Llewellyn North Wirral PC 394 Robinson South Wirral PC 302 Dawson Stockport PC 128 Leigh Runcorn PC 252 Brew Runcorn PC 385 Robinson Each Constable will bring with him the following articles of Police Clothing and the box or parcel containing same must be properly labelled with No. and Name of Constable. For day Duty: For Night Duty * Best Great Coat Second Best Great Coat * Tunic Second Best Tunic * Dress Trousers Dress Trousers * Cape Cape * Helmet Best Cap * White Gloves Black Gloves and Lamp Those in possession of silent boots to bring them and any "necessaries" such as brushes, razors etc. to enable them to be prepared in every way to turn out clean, smart and well shaven. After the return of the Constables to their Districts, Special Duty Forms duly filled in and will be forwarded to the Chief Constable for his approval. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged: General Order No. 124 3rd May 1897 Visit of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales to Eaton Hall 8th May 1897. The following detail of Constables will parade at Head Quarters at p.m. on 8th May 1897 for duty at the Police Railway Station, Chester. Division Inspectors Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Head Quarters - 1 - 1 Police Broxton - - 2 2 Special Eddisbury - - 2 2 Duty Nantwich - - 3 3 North Wirral 1 - 3 4 South Wirral - 1 2 3 Runcorn - - 2 2 Total 1 2 14 17 Full Dress; 1897 Issue of Clothing and White Gloves General Order No. 125 3rd May 1897 Chester Races The following details of the Constabulary will parade at this office at 9.15 a.m. on the following dates. Tuesday 11th May 1897 Division Inspectors. Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Altrincham - 1 4 6 Nantwich 1 5 6 Middlewich - 1 5 7 North Wirral - 1 5 8 Dukinfield - 1 4 4 Runcorn - 1 3 4 Total 1 5 29 35 This detail from Hyde Division will lodge at Hoole on nights of 11th and 12th May 1897 Wednesday 12th May 1897 Division Inspectors. Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Altrincham 1 1 9 11 Nantwich - 1 9 10 Middlewich 1 1 11 12 South Wirral - 1 5 6 North Wirral - 1 10 11 Dukinfield - 1 5 6 Stockport - 1 4 5 Runcorn - 1 6 7 Total 2 8 60 70 Thursday 13th May 1897 Division Inspectors. Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Altrincham - 1 5 6 Nantwich - 1 5 6 Middlewich - 1 6 7 North Wirral 1 - 7 8 Dukinfield - 1 3 4 Runcorn - 1 3 4 Total 1 5 29 35 Clothing of 1897 will be worn, Helmets, white gloves, Greatcoats in straps for use if required. A good dinner will be provided at the "Nags Head" Cocoa House at 1s/- each and the Inspector in charge will collect the amount from each Constable and hand amount to the Chief Clerk same day. The usual extra precautions will be observed in watching roads and Railway Stations from the Saturday previous to the Races until the following Saturday, and during the race week. Constables will be drawn more on the main roads leading to towards Chester and will work according to a special fixed scale to be made by Superintendents. Superintendents will not withdraw men stationed within the vicinity of Chester, or on the main road thorough fares leading thereto for duty at the Races. Three Constable's from Macclesfield Division and two Constables from Stockport Divisions will parade at the Chief Constables Office at 4.30p.m on Monday 10th May 1897, and be stationed at Mollington, Eccleston,Hoole and Upton, as in past years, for duty in the out skirts of the city. Superintendents of Broxton and South Wirral Divisions will make out the necessary Special Duty Scales for these extra Constables and, Constables of beats in the vicinity of Chester, and forward a copy of each to this office on 3rd.proximo- and will at the same time report where lodgings have been secured for these four extra Constables. After performing day duty on Friday morning in the vicinity of Chester, the extra Constables will return to their respective Stations. Special Duty Sheets duly filled in, will be forwarded to the Chief Constable on 16th May 1897. Superintendents will acknowledge receipt of this order by next post. General Order No 126 4th May 1897 Licensing Houses The following alterations will be made in the Police Register of Licenses Houses; Chester Castle Licensing District; No. 10 Broomfield Arms Hale Licensee William Rosengrove No. 13 Bee Hive Hoole Licensee Chris Mulligan No. 22 Talbot Arms Pulford Licensee Joseph Ed. Davies Eddisbury Licensing District; No. 17 Dysart Arm Bunbury Licensee Harry Woodward No. 85 Salamancha Inn Wrenbury -cum - Frith Licensee J. T. Higginbotham No. 98 Cheshire Cheese Willaston Licensee Thomas Colley Northwich Licensing District; No. 50 White Bear Middlewich Col. 14. 4 Beds for travellers Column 15 Stabling for 8 Horses Wirral Licensing District; No. 4 Letters Lower Bebbington Owners T. Montgomery & Co Liverpool No. 35 Gleggs Arms Gayton Licensee Hannah Bourne Hyde Licensing District; No. 30 Gardeners Arms Dukinfield Licensee Edward Brooks No.66 Beer Off Dukinfield Licensee Isabella Heilis No.82 Organ Inn Hollingworth Licensee Rebecca Broadley No.219 Farmers Arms Newton Licensee Samuel Wharmby No. 146 Mitre Hotel Hyde Licensee George Shepley No.158 Beer Off Hyde Stockport Licensing District; No. 70 Rams Head Disley Licensee William Britten No.99 Jolly Sailor Marple Licensee Edward Swain No. 118 Rising Sun Norbury Licensee William H. Bowers No.135 Romiley Arms Romilery Licensee William Everston No. 75 Albert Hotel Disley Licensee Enoch Dickin No.36 Railway Hotel Bredbury Licensee John Allen General Order No 127 4th May 1897 Transfers The following transfers will take place on the 8th Instant. No. 136 Sergeant J. E. Leah from Middlewich Division to Hyde Division, as Office Clerk vice, Latham. No. 325 Sergeant J. H. Latham from Hyde Division to Middlewich, as Office Clerk vice Leah. General Order No 128 4th May 1897 Diamond Jubilee Year Leave of Absence The Chief Constable has much pleasure in intimating to the Constabulary that upon his recommendation to the Standing Joint Committee on Saturday last 1st Instant unanimously resolved that two extra days leave of absence be granted to each member of the Force during the Year 1897, in commemoration of Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. The Chief Constable trusts that all ranks will fully appreciate the granting of this privilege and be stimulated to continue to perform their duty with diligence and fidelity. Superintendents will be careful to so arrange that too many Constables do not apply for leave at the same time, and bear in mind that when a Constable is absent his district should, as far as practicable, be covered by the Constables on the adjoining beats. Constables who have already had their annual leave may apply for two more days. General Order No 129 4th May 1897 Government Inspection The Chief Constable notifies to the Constabulary with great pride and satisfaction his high appreciation of the generally smart appearance on parade of the Constabulary at the above, also the manner in which the Divisional, Sectional and Constables books were kept, and he feels sure that by every man continuing to do his best in the performance of his duties, the high State of efficiency of the Force will be maintained. There is however one point which the Chief Constable desires to call attention to, and, that is the manner in which corrections should be made as laid down in General Order 133/96 which was forgotten by some members of the Force. General Order No 130 5th May 1897 Chester Races One Constable from Altrincham Division and one Constable from Stockport Division will parade at this office at 9.15a.m. on Tuesday 11th Instant for Special Service Duty on the County of Chester General Railway Station on 11th, 12th and 13th Instant. Lodgings will be obtained for these Constables at Hoole on the nights of 11th and 12th Instant. * Dress 1896 Issue of Clothing * Helmets * White Glove * Great Coats in straps for use if required. General Order No 131 5th May 1897 Standing Joint Committee Meeting 1st May 1897 At a meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held on 1st May 1897 it was resolved, on the recommendation of the Chief Constable, that the two Constables who were transferred from Head Quarters in 1897, on the Borough of Mossley being wholly policed by Lancashire should be permanently retained on the strength of Head Quarters and Runcorn Division respectively. From 1st May 1897 PC 263 R. Lee attached to Runcorn Division from Head Quarters and stationed at Walton Superior will be added to the strength of that Division and remain at his present Station. General Order No 132 6th May 1897 May Festival at Over The following detail of the Constabulary will attend the above Festival on 15th May 1897 parading at Over Police Station at 11a.m. Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Nantwich 1 5 6 Special Middlewich 1 5 6 Services Total 2 10 12 White Gloves will be worn and capes taken. In Plain Clothes Division Name Rank No Remarks Head Quarters Inspector Pearson Police Special Duty Altrincham No 71 Sergeant Christian -do- Police Special Duty No. 73 Act-Sergeant Wainwright -do- PC41 Gregory -do- The receipt of this order to be acknowledged by Divisions concerned. General Order No 133 8th May 1897 Constable Appointed Thomas Scriven having been sworn in before two Justices on 8th May 1897 is appointed a Constable from that date. General Order No 134 10th May 1897 First Aid to the Injured The Chief Constable directs that the following members of the Altrincham Division having recently attended an Examination re above have been successful as follows; 2nd Examination PC 270 Allen PC 244 Myatt PC 373 Jones PC 171 Whalley 1st Examination PC 26 Kendrick 1st Examination Superintendent Britten PC 48 Chappell PC63 Fricker PC 397 Attwell PC 81 Clague PC 237 Lowndes PC 404 Bowyer PC 395 Eaton PC 350 Mc Hugh PC 76 Turner And will in consequence wear the Badge St John Ambulance Association. General Order No 135 11th May 1897 Transfers The following Recruits will be transferred from Head Quarters on the 15th Instant: PC 117 Recruit H. Gibson to North Wirral Division to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Hughes discharged. PC 411 Recruit F. Morrey to Middlewich Division to be stationed at Sandbach, vice Mc Bennett resigned. General Order No 136 14th May 1897 Pedlars Account Book The Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will enter in red ink, on the debit side of the above book, at the end of each Quarter, the number of Pedlars Certificate's granted during Quarter. "Pedlars Certificates granted during Quarter" "No. 50 to 100" General Order No 137 15th May 1897 Constable Appointed Joseph Parry having been sworn in before two Justices on 15th May 1897 is appointed a Constable from that date. General Order No 138 15th May 1897 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 22nd May 1897. PC 168 A. J. Ward from Nantwich Division to Head Quarters. PC 154 .G. W. Piggin from Broxton Division to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe vice Ward. PC A4 A. Whalley Broxton Division from Eaton to Aldford vice Piggin and will be numbered A2. Pc 383 J. Needham Eddisbury Division from Over to Helsby vice Breeze. PC 410 Recruit J. W. Newton from Head Quarters to Eddisbury Division to be stationed at Over vice Needham, and will occupy the single Constable's Quarters at Over Police Station. General Order No 139 18th May 1897 Transfer The transfer of PC 411 Recruit T. Morrey directed in G. O. 135/97 is hereby cancelled. The following transfer will take place on the 22nd Instant. PC 35 Recruit T. Scriven from Head Quarters to Middlewich Division to be stationed at Sandbach, vice Mc Bennett resigned. General Order No 140 19th May 1897 Postal Information The following information will be added to the Printed Lists dated May 1892. Division South Wirral Delivery at 7.50a.m.instead of 7.30 a.m. Station Great Saughall Additional despatches at 7. 50 a.m. 7. 30 a.m. & 7.30 pm. General Order No 141 21st May 1897 County Coroner Chester District At a meeting of the Cheshire County Council held at Chester Castle on Thursday 20th May 1897 James Carter Bate Esq Solicitor Tarporley was appointed County Coroner in place of Mr. Henry Churton who resigned the appointment. The Chief Constable directs that in future reports of sudden death etc. for inquest will be made to: James Carter Bate Esq Solicitor Tarporley Such reports will be made in writing on Form M/20 and sent by first post and not personally except in any special cases where more detailed information than can be given on Form M/20 is necessary, in consequence of the importance of the case, and in such latter cases Mr. Bate can be seen between the hours of 10am and 4pm daily (Sunday excepted) at his Office, Old Bank Buildings, Eastgate, Chester. Should this course at any time be found necessary, special reports will be sent to the Chief Constable giving the reasons, for so acting : General Order No 142 22nd May 1897 Transfer of Recruits The transfers of Recruits Gibson and Newton directed in General Order 135/138 /97 are hereby cancelled and these Constables will be transferred on the 22nd Instant as follows; PC 410 Recruit J. W. Newton to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Hughes discharged. PC 117 Recruit H. Gibson to Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Over, vice Needham, and will occupy the single Constable's Quarters at Over Police Station. General Order No 143 24th May 1897 Licensed Houses Service of children of 13 years & under with intoxicating liquors In forwarding circulars re above to Superintendent, the Chief Constable directs that one of these circulars will be served personally on every "licensee" under the intoxication liquor within the County, by the Sergeants of Sections in town beats, and by Constables in rural beats, and will forward to Superintendents a list of the Houses at which such have been served and on whom, such lists will be retained at Divisional Head Quarters, and Superintendents will report by the 1st June to the Chief Constable that each licensee in his Division has been personally served, or if not the reason why any have been omitted. The Chief Constable also directs that on any change of licensee, the circular note is at once served personally on the new Licensee taking charge. It will be the duty of all ranks to observe and make accurate notes of any cases coming to their notice, where children of 13 years and under are served with intoxicating liquor, noting time, circumstances etc. so that at the annual Brewster Sessions Sergeants, Constables and indeed all ranks will be in a position to give information to the Justices whether this practice exists in any houses in their districts, sections, or beats and, it would be well for Constables, by accurate observation and enquiry to be able to give Justices correct information as to whether these children, if served, receive it for the purpose of taking it home to parents, or to houses for purely drunker purposes or for the ordinary mid-day or other meals, in fact, there must be discrimination as to the circumstances under which they may have observed the serving of children In making the annual report to the Chief Constable previous to Brewster Sessions, Superintendents will specially report on this matter, naming any houses where the practice may continue to exist. General Order No 144 24th May 1897 The Chief Constable information for Coroner The Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will forward to each Coroner in their respective districts, at the end of every Quarter a Distribution Return on Divisional Form D/8 giving the name and address of each Constable. General Order No 145 24th May 1897 First Aid to the Injured The following members of Runcorn having recently attended an Examination, re above have been successful as follows: 3rd Examination Superintendent J. Okell Inspector E. Hicks No. 242 Sergeant J. Gill No. 256 G. T. Lee PC 41 T. Gregory PC 361 G. Bancroft PC 389 J. Ellis pc 283 C. Nicholls 2nd Examination PC 26 Kendrick 1st Examination PC 272 C. Hughes PC 298 J. Upton And will in consequence wear the Badge of St John Ambulance Association. General Order No 146 27th May 1897 Next Assizes The Chief Constable has received an intimation from the Under Sheriff of the County and hereby notifies to the Constabulary that the next Assizes for the County of Chester will be opened at Chester Castle on Wednesday 16th June 1897, and, that the trials of prisoners will commence at 11 o' Clock on Thursday 17th June 1897. General Order No 147 28th May 1897 Pensioners on Discharge Referring to General Order 92/87 in addition to the information there asked for, Superintendents will report in cases of members of the Force discharged on pension, the address at which the pensioner intends to reside. General Order No 148 28th May 1897 Robbery Reports In future Superintendents will invariably state on Form DD/6 under the heading "Superintendents Report" etc. "Result of enquiries" the name of the Constable that apprehended the prisoner or prisoners and where stationed. General Order No 149 1st June 1897 Increase of Pay Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week From 1st Inst. Broxton No. 66 Sgt. T. Finchett � 1. 16. 2 * -do- Altrincham PC 237 T. Lowndes � 1. 6. 3 -do- Eddisbury PC 160 J. Dutton � 1. 11. 6 -do- Nantwich PC 341 W. Jones � 1. 6. 3 -do- Middlewich PC 161 J. Millington � 1. 11. 6 -do- North Wirral PC 24 T. Morris � 1. 9. 2 -do- North Wirral PC 355 C. Brockhurst � 1. 6. 0 -do- South Wirral PC 391 J. Prosser � 1. 8. 0 -do- Hyde PC 257 J. White � 1. 9. 2 -do- Hyde PC 388 O. J. Ashpital � 1. 8. 0 -do- Hyde PC 251 W. Walton � 1. 6. 10 -do- Stockport PC 191 P. Farrell � 1. 9. 2 -do- Runcorn PC 356 A. Morris � 1. 9. 2 -do- Runcorn PC 26 W. Kendrick � 1. 6. 10 -do- * Exclusive of Merit Badge Pay General Order No 150 1st June 1897 Liscard Gala North Wirral Division The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Egremont Police Station at 10am on Saturday 5th June 1897 for duty at the above. Division Inspector Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Nantwich - 1 5 6 Runcorn Nantwich - 1 5 6 Special Services Total 2 10 12 Capes will be taken for use if required. In Plain Clothes Inspector Pearson Head Quarters Police Special Services No. 299 Sergeant Hoole North Wirral Division -do- No. 143 Act- Sgt Swords North Wirral Division -do- PC 14 Gregory Runcorn Division -do- General Order No 151 2nd June 1897 Whit Monday The following detail of the Constabulary will attend at the under mentioned places on the above date for "Special Service Duty". Date and Hour of Parade From what Division Supt. Sgt PC Total Name of Applicant @ Eccleston Ferry at 12. Eccleston Ferry at 12. noon Broxton - - - 3 2 3 2 Mr Capner Mr Bradbury @ Hoole Police Stn. for duty at Hoole Sports Broxton - - 3 3 Mr Fletcher @ Dunham New Parks @10am Altrincham - - 3 4 Mr Bullock @ Oakhanger Cross Haslington for duty at the garden Party Nantwich - 1 1 Mr Leech @ Beeston Castle 11am for duty at the Festival Eddisbury 1. 4 5 10 Mr Parker @ New Brighton Police For Ferries For Pavillion Pier For Palace For Trams For Tower For Recreation Ground Middlewich Hyde Runcorn Runcorn Runcorn - - - - - - 1 - 1 - - 2 10 2 1 2 1 2 11 Mr. Ash Mr Collins Wensley & Parle Mr Smith Mr Halens Mr Davy Totals 2 21 23 @ Egremont Stn 10am Broxton 1 11 12 Mr Houston @ The Dock Railway Stn. (Sgt Darrock ) will meet them at 11am for duty at Bidston hill Recreation Grounds Broxton Mr Thornley At Greasty 12 noon Nth Wirral 1 1 Mr Fairclough @ Athletic Sports 12 noon.Port Sunlight Sth Wirral 2 2 Lever Bros. Ltd @ Estham Ferry 11.a.m. Pay Gates Runcorn 2 2 Mr Hill @ Raby Mere 10am Nth Wirral 1 1 Mr Williamson @ Whitby Hall 1.30 for duty at Fete. South Wirral 1 1 Mr Wilkinson @ Burton Nr Neston 9am for duty at Club Anniversary South Wirral 1 1 Mr Wilde @Neston Police Stn. at 12 noon for duty at ParkgateSports Middlewich 1 4 5 Mr Lee @ Nr Bebbington 1.30 pm at Club Anniversary South Wirral 1 2 3 Mr Davis @ Northenden Police Stn, for duty at Boats Stockport 2 2 Nr Fish @Marbury Hall nor Northwich 12noon for duty at Fete and Gala Middlewich Northwich Runcorn 1 3 4 Mr Jackson Total 1 7 8 "Special Service Duty" In addition to the foregoing Hyde Division will detail three Constables for Police Special Duty at New Brighton (2 for duty on the Streets leading to the Tower Grounds and 1 outside New Brighton Railway Station) Capes will be taken for use if required. The receipt of this Order will be acknowledged by all Divisions concerned. General Order No 152 2nd June 1897 Beeston Castle Festival The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Beeston Castle at 11am on Tuesday 8th Instant for duty at the above; Division Superintendents Constables Total Remarks Eddisbury 1 4 5 Special Service * Capes to be taken. The receipt of this order to be acknowledged by Division concerned, General Order No 153 4th June 1897 Whit Monday 7th June 1897 Referring to General Order 151/97 that portion directing 1 Sergeant and 2 Constables from South Wirral Division to attend for duty at Bebbingon Club Anniversary is hereby cancelled, and 1 Sergeant and 2 Constables will attend from Nantwich Division instead. Division concerned to acknowledge receipt of this Order. General Order No 154 5th June 1897 Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made to the Police Register of Licensed Houses. Broxton Licensing District:- No. 38 Brown Cow Waverton Licensee Jane Baxter No.25 New Inn Malpas Licensee Thomas Brereton No. 21 Crown Inn Malpas Licensee Samuel Bradley Altrincham Licensing District:- No.32 Brickmakers Arms Altrincham Licensee Joseph Marsh No. 68 Plough Inn Ashton on Mersey Licensee Frederick Willis No. 97 Unicorn Sale Licensee Robert Smith No. 131 Queens Hotel Sale Licensee John Hant No. 145 Letters Sale Licensee Henry Marsh Bucklow Licensing District:- No. 5 Golden Lion Knutsford Licensee Elizabeth Byrne No. 20 Mere Hill Northall Licensee Richard Moore Leftwich Licensing District:- No. 58 Bleeding Wolf Forthwich Licensee William Chadwick Northwich Licensing District:- No. 2 Lodge Inn Alsager Licensee James Barker No. 13 Red Lion Betchton Licensee George Egerton No. 14 Horse Shoe Betchton Licensee Willie Colclough No. 21 Coach & Horses Buglawton Licensee Arthur Lancaster No. 23 Thostles Rest Buglawton Licensee Walter Scott No.60 Red Lion Middlewich Licensee James Turner No. 76 Royal Oak Ode Rode Licensee Elizabeth Rowe No. 87 Blue Bell Smallwood Owner John Bell Burton No. 101 Red Lion Sandbach Licensee Jane Shepperd No. 115 Letters Sandbach Licensee John William Maskey Chester Castle Licensing District:- No.25 Egerton Arms Little Saughall Licensee Martha Bromley Hyde Licensing District:- No. 1. Albion Hotel Dukinfield Licensee W.R. Woods No. 33 Forresters Arms Dukinfield Licensee Henry Wildsmith No.66 Beer Off Hyde Licensee Henry Street No. 159 Beer Off Hyde Licensee Mathew Groves No. 18 Red Bulls Head Mottram Licensee Horatio Hayde Runcorn Licensing District:- No.26 Mersey Vaults Runcorn Licensee Charles Houghton No. 61 Duke of Edinburgh Runcorn Licensee Thomas Bradshaw General Order No. 155 5th June 1897 Constable Appointed Thomas Watt having been sworn in before two Justices on 5th June 1897 is appointed a Constable from that date. General Order No. 156 5th June 1897 New Brighton Tower Grounds One Sergeant and 8 Constables will parade at Altrincham Division at New Brighton Tower and Recreation Ground at 11am on Sunday 6th June 1897 for Special Service Duty. General Order No. 157 10th June 1897 Leave of Absence In consequence of the Jubilee Celebrations that will be taking place in various parts of the County, on the 22nd Instant, and the probability of many applications for the Services of the Police thereat the Chief Constable is unable to sanction any leave of absence. General Order No. 158 10th June 1897 Removal The following removal in Hyde Division will take place on the 19th Instant. PC 179 H.G.Lunt from Hyde Division to Crowden, vice White resigned. General Order No. 158A 11th June 1897 West Sussex Constabulary The Head Quarters of the West Sussex Constabulary will be transferred from Pitworth to Horsham on the 17th June 1897. Official telegrams for the Chief Constable should after the above date be addressed to; Chief Constable Horsham. General Order No. 159 12th June 1897 Medical Attendance Referring to G.O. 39/90 the name of Dr Davidson will be substituted for Dr, Moss (Deceased) for the Astbury Section of Midddlewich Division. General Order No. 160 14th June 1897 Constable Discharged PC 147 Charles Wheeldon North Wirral Division is discharged from the Force from 12th Instant for; 1. Parading for duty for one hour late at Egremont 7th June 1897. 2. Being under the influence of drink and unfit for duty at the same time and place. General Order No. 161 14th June 1897 Constable Disrated PC 334 N. Lee Hyde Division is disrated from � 1. 9. 2 to �1. 6. 10 from 9th June 1897 for: 1. Absent from Conference Point at 6pm. on 8th June 1897 at Dukinfield. 2. No parading for duty at 7pm. 3. Being under the influence of drink at 7.25pm. General Order No. 162 14th June 1897 Old Clothing Superintendents will forthwith collect from themselves Inspectors, Sergeants and Constables of their respective Divisions the following articles of old Clothing. 1 Cap 1895 Issue 1 Tunic 1895 Issue 1 pair Leggings 1890 Issue 1 pair Dress Trous.1894 Issue 1 pair Serge Trousers 1895 Issue 1 Serge Jacket 1893 Issue 1. Great Coat 1893 Issue` Leaving each man in possession of the following garments: 2 Caps 1896 Issue 2 Serge Jackets 1895 & 1896 Issue 1 Helmet 1890 2 Pairs Serge Trousers 1895 & 1896 Issue 2 Great Coats 1896 & 1897 2 pair Undress Trousers 1896/1897 2 Tunics 1896 & 1897 2 Capes 1895 & 1894 Capes Issue 2 pairs Dress Trousers 1895 & 1896 2 Pairs Leggings 1893 & 1897 Issue 2 Serge Jackets 1895 & 1896 Issue Superintendents will select from the whole of the Clothing collected, the following Articles to be forwarded to Head Quarters Stores on the 21st June 1897 for re-issue in case of necessity and will at the same time send such garments of their own and Inspectors Clothing as it is not desired to purchase. * 3 Caps * 3 Great Coats * 3 Tunics * 3. Dress Trousers * 3 Undress Trousers * 3. Serge Jackets * 3 Serge Trousers Sergeants and Constables * 3 Caps * 2 Great Coats * 2 Tunics * 3 Dress Trousers * 3 Undress Trousers * 3 Serge Trousers * 3 Serge Jackets Married men will be allowed , as to heretofore, to purchase, at Contractor's rate prices, any of the garments collected from them provided the same are not selected for re-issue. A Return as per accompanying Form will be sent to the Chief Constable on 22nd June 1897. General Order No. 163 15th June 1897 Transfer The following transfer will take place on the 19th Instant. PC 5 Recruit J. Parry from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division to be stationed at Seacombe vice Wheeldon discharged. General Order No. 164 15th June 1897 New Clothing Referring to G.O. 96/97 directing the above to be issued but not worn until further orders the Chief Constable now directs that the same will be taken into wear in accordance with the instructions printed on Form D/19 in Constables Journals. General Order No. 165 15th June 1897 Diamond Jubilee Celebrations 22nd June 1897. The following detail of the Constabulary will parade for duty at the undermentioned places and times re above date; Place & hour of Parade From what Division Sgts Pc Total Applicant Services Malpas Police at 12.30pm. Broxton - 3 3 Mr. Tomlinson Farndon Police Station 1.30 Broxton 1 1 1 Rev. Owen PC's Railway Station for duty 11.30am for duty St. Martins sport Altrincham - 2 2 Rev. Hertberg PC's Railway Station for duty 11.30am Oddfellow's Anniversary Eddisbury - 1 1 Mr. Parker Nantwich Police Station at 7. 30am Nantwich - 4 4 Mr Whittingham PC's Marbury 1. 30pm Nantwich - 1 1 Rev. Harris PC's Willaston at 1.30pm Nantwich - 1 1 Mr. Hutton PC's 1. 30pm Somerford Middlewich - 1 1 Mr. Booth PC's Police Station Astbury 1pm Middlewich - 1 1 Rev. Corbett PC's Wheelock 11. 35am Altrincham - 1 1 Mr. Chapman PC's Davenport 12. 30 pm 1. 30pm Middlewich - 1 1 Mr. Carlam PC's Police Stn. 12.30 pm Middlewich - 2 2 Mr. Stringer Lawton Park 12.30pm Middlewich - 2 2 Rev. Nunn Middlewich Police Station 1. 20pm Middlewich 2 2 Mr. Cooke New Brighton for duty at Pier North Wirral - 1 1 Mr. Wesley Police duty @ Pavillion North Wirral - 1 1 Mr. Collins Police duty @ Palace 10.30 am North Wirral - 1 1 Mr. Smith At Port Sunlight applied for by Messrs Lever Bros. South Wirral - 2 2 Messrs. Lever Bros. At Lower Bebbington at 4. 30pm South Wirral 1 2 3 Mr. Draper At Higher Bebbington at 8pm. South Wirral 3 3 Mr. Lee PC's at Police Station at Willaston 11.30am South Wirral - 1 1 Rev. Postance PC's at Police Station Heswall at 11.30 am South Wirral - 1 1 Mr. Shaw PC.s at Little Sutton 11.30am South Wirral - 1 1 Rev. Owen At Roby Hall at 11am North Wirral - 1 1 Mr. Lloyd PC's Bromborough Stn 9. 30am North Wirral - 2 2 Mr. Killan Police Station Neston 12.30 North Wirral 1 2 3 Mr. Hough At Raby Mere at 10am North Wirral - 1 1 Mr. Williamson At Eastham Ferry at 11am North Wirral - 2 2 Mr. Hill Police Station Wilmslow 1.30pm Macclesfield 1 2 3 Mr. Prior Northenden Police Station 1pm. Hyde -do- - 2 2 2 2 Mr. Royle Mr. Jones PC's at Station Gately 11.30am Stockport - 1 1 Mr. Broster For duty at Hey Head Northen Etchells 3pm. Stockport - 1 1 Mr. Hough Gill, Bent, Cheadle Hulme for duty at Gun Shoot Stockport - 1 1 Mr. Hilary Cheadle Police Station at 9. 30am Stockport - 2 2 Rev. Macdona PC's at Handford Station at 9am. Hyde - 1 1 Mr. Symonds Sgts at Station Bredbury at 9am Hyde - 1 1 Mr. Buckley At Daresbury at 1pm Runcorn - 1 1 Mr. Tinsley PC's at Grappenhall at 11. 30am Middlewich Runcorn - 1 1 1 1 Mr. Kaye Mr. Millington Mr. Thomas Police Station at 11.30am Runcorn - 2 2 Mr. Hindley Attention is drawn to "Memo" dated 1st July 1885 and local Constables will not be detailed except in cases where specially sanctioned by the Chief Constable. Constables on rural beats will perform their day duty on 22nd Instant in the villages in which they are stationed unless local circumstances dictate that their Services are required elsewhere. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged; The Chief Constable directs that occupiers of houses which are likely to be temporarily unoccupied during the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations on the 22nd Instant will be quietly warned of the advisability of themselves taking every precaution to prevent robberies etc. from their premises, as, owing to the services of the police being requisitioned for duty at Fete's, Sports etc. will be impossible for them on that day to give the usual careful attention to house property. General Order No. 166 16th June 1897 Diamond Jubilee Celebrations 22nd June 1897. The following detail of the Constabulary will parade for duty at the undermentioned places and times in addition to those detailed as per General Order 165/97. Place & hour of Parade From what Division Sgts PC Total Applicant Services Tarporley Station at 11am for duty at The Ferries Eddisbury - 1 1 Mr. Daine At New Brighton Police Station 11am for duty at the Ferries. Hyde 1 8 9 Mr. Ash At New Brighton Police Station 11am. duty at the Trams. North Wirral - 1 1 Mr. Hale PC's at Bidston Hill at 11.30 for duty at 11.30a.m at Recreation Ground. North Wirral - 1 1 Mr. Thornley PC's at Preston Brook at 3. 30pm Runcorn - 1 1 Mr. Jackson General Order No. 167 16th June 1897 Transfers The following transfers will take place on the 19th Instant. PC 334 W. Lee Hyde Division from Dukinfield Division to Hyde, vice Lunt PC 411 Recruit F.Morrey from Head Quarters to Hyde Division to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Lee. General Order No. 168 17th June 1897 Diamond Jubilee Referring to Memo dated 17th May 1897,the Chief Constable wishes to make known to the Constabulary that the representatives appointed by Divisions to consider the suggestions mentioned in the Memo above referred to, met the Chief Constable's Office on Monday 14th Instant and after fully discussing the matter the following decisions were arrived at. 1st: That a donation of �35 from the Cheshire Constabulary be given to the Provincial Police Orphanage, such amount to be realised by members of the Force subscribing as follows: Chief Constables: � 4. 10. 6 Superintendents @ 5s/- each: � 3. 0. 0 Inspectors @ 2s/6d/- each: � 1. 12. 6 Sergeants & Constables 1s/-each: � 20. 17. 0 This sum has been sent to the Provincial Police Orphanage by the Chief Constable ad he will be glad if Superintendents will collect from the members of the Force of their Divisions the amount as per above Scale and remit same to him. 2nd: That an annual Subscription be made by the members of the Force of Cheshire Constabulary, to be devoted to a fund to be called "The Jubilee Fund" for the purpose of enabling members of the Force who have been seriously ill to go free of charge to themselves, to any suitable Home etc. that may be recommended by the Chief Constable, in order to regain their health and it was decided that the annual subscriptions should be as follows; Superintendents 2s/6d/-each: � 1. 10. 0 Inspector 2s/- each: � 1. 6. 0 Sergeants 1s/- 6d each: � 5. 17. 0 Constables 1s/-each: � 16. 19. 0 It was decided, with the approval of the Chief Constable that the sum of �50 be transferred from the Defence Fund to the Jubilee Convalescence, Fund as a nucleus to the same. The subscriptions for the year 1897 will be collected by Superintendents and remitted to the Chief Constable on the 31st July 1897. The Chief Constable will give a donation to the Fund, sufficient to make the total amount of subscriptions for the current year up to �80. 0. 0 and will in future subscribe �1. 1. 0 annually. In addition to the above it was further decided by the Chief Constable that the 10% on rewards sanctioned by him to members of the Force should be divided equally: 5% to Defence Fund: 5% to Jubilee Fund: General Order No. 169 Diamond Jubilee Celebrations 22nd June 1897. The following detail of the Constabulary will parade for duty at the undermentioned places and times in addition to those detailed as per General Order 165/97. Place & hour of Parade From what Division Sgts PC Total Applicant Services Sale Police Station at 1pm for duty at Ashton on Mersey Altrincham 1 9 10 Mr. Slater PC's at Dunham Massey at 11am Altrincham - 2 2 Mr. Worthington PC's at Ashley at 11. 30am Altrincham - 1 1 Mr. Birtwell PC's at Gt. Budworth at 2pm Runcorn - 1 1 Rev. Holmes That part of G.O. 165/97 directing two Constables to parade at Northenden Police Station for Special Service Duty on the application of Mr Jones is hereby cancelled, the applicant having withdrawn his application. General Order No. 170 17th June 1897 Coroners Districts The Chief Constable directs that one of the small books containing a list of the Parishes Acreage and Population in each of the Coroners Districts will be hung up in the Office at each Police Station and there kept for reference. General Order No. 171 18th June 1897 Locomotives Name of Owner Address of Owner Name or Mark on Engine Date when License expired 2084 54 John Rd Bootle 8. Bold Place Chester Manchester Neston No. 1 Chas. Farrell Steam Circus W. Carter Carrier St. Ledger 20th July 1897 17th August 1897 6th Sept. 1897 8th Oct. 1897 Garside Co. Ltd -do- -do- Buckton Vale Stalybridge -do- -do- No 1 No. 3570 No. 3 12th Oct 1897 12th Oct 1897 12th Oct 1897 Paul Johnson John Powell Higher Bebbington Knowsley Prescot Marshall & Sons 13th Oct. 1897 21st Oct. 1897 H. J. Wallis Jnr. 117 Seaforth Rd Seaford C. Burrell & Sons Ltd. Thetford No. 1908 22nd Feb 1897 Robert Jackson Butler Nr. Macclesfield Aveling and Porter No. 2084 22nd Feb 1897 G. Holt & Sons Sprodden Bury Rd. Rochdale George Holt & Sons 2nd March 1897 J. W. Waddington 26 Low Balm Square Holbeck Leeds No. 18 John Fowler & Sons Leeds 25th March 1897 Thomas Kearns 41 Wright Lane Rochdale No. 8238 J. Mc Laren Leeds 25th March 1988 John Priestner Frodsham No. 6034 Makers Hornby & Sons 8th April 1898 John Collins 24 Ibraham St. Liverpool Gondola Works Charles Burrell & Sons 4th May 1798 Patrick Collins Gondola Works Shaw Lease Vale Staffs Emperor 1st June 1998 Staffordshire County Council Stafford Staffordshire County Council S. Moncur Chief Surveyor. 30th June 1898 Charles Farrell 8 Bold Place Chester C. Burrell & Sons Ltd.Steam Circus Chester 18th August 1898 General Order No. 172 18th June 1897 Diamond Jubilee 22nd June 1897 That part of G.O.165/97 directing 1 Sergeant and 5 Constables from Altrincham Division to parade at the Constables Station, Hartford is hereby cancelled. The following will be detailed to parade instead; Three Constables from Altrincham Division One Sergeant and two Constables from Middlewich Division. General Order No. 173 29th June 1897 Locomotives Referring to G.O. 171/97 Robert Bridson has permission to use his engine No. 1798 (within the County) instead of No. 3357 whilst the latter is undergoing repairs. General Order No. 174 29th June 18976 Gentlemen Riders Club Race Meeting at Northenden The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Sale Police Station at 11am on Saturday 3rd July 1897 for duty at the above. Division Inspectors. Sergeants PC's Total Remarks Altrincham 1 - 3 4 Special Services Hyde - 1 4 5 -do- Total 1 1 7 9 -do- Police Special Duty Inspector Pearson Head Quarters Remarks PC 168 Ward Head Quarters Police Specials Duty No. 73 Act- Sergeant Wainwright Nantwich -do- PC 41 Gregory Runcorn -do- The above detail will be provided with a good meal at Sale and then proceed to the Race Course where they must be ready for duty at 12.30pm. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents concerned General Order No. 175 30th June 1897 Garden Robberies Fruit, Flowers, Plants The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to S.G.O. 102/84 and G.Os 92/85 and 171/95. General Order No. 176 29th June 1897 Betting Those in charge of Police performing Special Duty at Sports, Athletics, Meeting's etc. will when reporting whether all passed off quietly state if any attempt was made to bet was made by professional Book Makers, and, if so, what steps were taken to prevent it, and with what result. General Order No. 177 30th June 1897 Cyclists The Chief Constable, having observed that many cyclists are in the habit of "scorching" along the roads in the County, particularly down declivities, draws the attention of the Constabulary to the matter and directs that steps will be taken to check this dangerous practice. Cyclists seldom give audible warning of their approach, and, this to also attention is drawn. General Order No. 178 30th June 1897 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Force Division will attend an Examination re above, to be held at Central Police Station Brandon, having recently attended an examination re above, have been successful as follows: PC 405 Crockford PC 376 Deignan PC 96 Brazendale PC 408 Hilditch PC 232 Ollerenshaw PC 182 Diskin PC 396 Penney PC 390 Rigg PC 170 Lowndes PC 46 Wright General Order 179 30th June 1897 Gentlemen Riders Club Races Meeting That part of G. O. 174 /97 directing one Sergeant and four Constables from Hyde Division for duty at the above is hereby cancelled and the following will be detailed instead. Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Nantwich - 4 5 Special Total 1 4 5 Services Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt of this order. General Order 180 1st July Increase of Pay The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay from the 1st Instant; Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week From 1st Inst. Altrincham PC 266 H. Rigby �1. 6. 10 -do- Altrincham PC 76 J. C. Turner � 1. 6. 10 -do- Altrincham PC 395 A. Eaton � 1. 6. 3 -do- Altrincham PC 397 F. W. Attewell � 1. 6. 3 -do- Nantwich PC 288 J. Lowndes � 1. 9. 3 -do- Middlewich PC 285 G. Woodward � 1.10. 4 -do- Middlewich PC 349 J. Roberts � 1. 14. 4 -do- Middlewich PC 401G. Wood � 1. 3. 3 -do- North Wirral PC 393 R. Rigg � 1. 6. 3 -do- North Wirral PC 396 W. Penney � 1. 6. 3 -do- North Wirral PC 394 A. Robinson � 1. 6. 3 -do- South Wirral PC 182 M. Diskin � 1. 6. 3 -do- Hyde PC 347 J. Jackson � 1. 10. 4 -do- Macclesfield PC 338 T. G. Bennett � 1. 8. 0 -do- Macclesfield PC 392 A. Hornby � 1. 6. 0 -do- Runcorn PC 72 R. Reynolds � 1. 9. 2 -do- Runcorn PC 248 T. Bowyer � 1. 10. 4 -do- General Order No 181 2nd July 1897 Locomotives Name of Owner Address of Owner Name or Mark on Engine Date when License expired Staffordshire Council Stafford Invicta No. 2736 30th June 1898 General Order No 182 3rd July 1897 Constables Appointed John Jones and Fred Robinson having been sworn in before two Justices on 3rd July 1897 are appointed Constables from that date. General Order No 183 5th July 1897 Removals The following removals in Nantwich Division will take effect on 10th Instant; PC 162 F. Ellwood from Nantwich Division to Crewe Division, vice Hindley. PC 226 E. Hindley from Crewe to Nantwich, vice Ellwood. General Order No 184 5th July 1897 Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the Police Register of Licensed Houses. Eddisbury Licensing District; No.78 George & Dragon Over Licensee William Leighton No. 79 Golden Lion Over Licensee Frederick Wilson Nantwich Licensing District; No. 64 Talbot Hotel Nantwich Licensee Arron Stepherd Wirral Licensing District No. 148 Jolly Sailor Poulton -cum - Seacombe Licensee Owen Evans No. 4 Letters Lower Bebbington Licensee James H. Fletcher No. 124 White Horse Neston -cum Parkgate Licensee Fred Goodwin General Order No 185 7th July 1897 Old Clothing The following prices per article will be charged to members of the Force who have applied to purchase their old clothing as per Divisional Returns rendered:- Superintendents. Caps -/3d each Dress Trousers 2s/- per pair. Frock Coats 2s/6- each. Serge Trousers 2s/- per pair. Capes 3s/- each. Gt. Coats 2s/- each. Inspectors Caps -/2d each. Dress Trousers 2s/- per pair Dress Trousers 2s/- per pair. Great Coats 2s/- each. Serge Trousers 2s/- per pair. Capes 3s/- each. Sergeants Caps -/1/2 each Tunics 1 s/- each Capes 1s/-6d each Dress Trousers 1s/- 4/- each. Serge Trousers 1s/-4/- per pair. Gt Coats 1s/-4d each. Superintendents will collect the amount and remit same to Head Quarters on 12th July 1897. It must be distinctly understood that no man will be allowed to purchase any clothes besides his own clothing. The old Capes will be disposed of as follows: Bags will be sent by the Contractors as usual, on receipt of which the clothing must be sent forthwith. Superintendents: not to pay Carriage. As soon as the clothing has been dispatched Superintendents will forward to Head Quarters a statement showing the number of each garment forwarded to Contractors and sold to married men respectively thus:- Forwarded to Contractors Sold to the Members of the Force. Totals Frock Coats Serge Jackets Dress Trousers Serge Trousers Caps Total Amount received from Members of the Force �....... �. s. d. Total amount received from members of the Force: �. S. d General Order No 186 8th July 1897 Merit Badge The following members of the Force are each awarded a Merit Badge and pay of -/2d per diem from 4th Instant for long and meritorious service; No. 246 Acting - Sergeant W. Stubbs: South Wirral Division. PC 170 P. Lowndes: South Wirral Division. General Order No 187 8th July 1897 Promotions Appointment & Transfers The following promotions and appointment will take effect from the 4th Instant. Promotions No. 153 Sergeant H. Bramhall Eddisbury Division, to be Inspector at �100 per annum vice Morris deceased. No. 280 Acting - Sergeant H. Bellhouse, Altrincham Division to be Sergeant at � 1.13.3 per week vice Bramhall promoted. Appointment PC 307 T. Bailey Eddisbury Division, to be Acting -Sergeant vice Bellhouse promoted. Transfers The following transfers to take place on the 17th Instant: Inspector J. Alexander from North Wirral Division to Hyde Division to be stationed at Hyde, vice Morris deceased. Inspector H. Bramhall from Eddisbury Division to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Egremont vice Alexander transferred. No. 39 C. Green from Middlewich Division to Eddisbury Division to be stationed at Tarporley, vice Bramhall, promoted and transferred. No. 188 C. Dean from North Wirral Division to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Sandbach, vice Green transferred. No. 280 H. Bellhouse from Altrincham Division to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Brighton vice Dean transferred. No. 307 Acting Sergeant from Eddisbury Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Altrincham vice Bellhouse promoted and transferred. No. 261 W. Pearson Eddisbury Division from Little Budworth to Bunbury vice Bailey transferred. PC 338 T.G. Tarte from Macclesfield Division to Eddisbury Division to be stationed at Little Budworth vice Pearson removed. PC 245 W. Millington from North Wirral Division to Macclesfield Division to be stationed at Great Warford vice Tarte transferred. PC 147 Recruit T. Watts from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division to be stationed at Egremont vice Millington transferred. General Order No 188 10th July 1897 Transfers Postponed. The transfers directed in General Order 187/97 will be postponed until the 24th Instant. General Order No 189 12th July 1897 Lights on Cycles As there appears to be some misapprehension as to the time by which the above is governed. That is whether by local time or Greenwich mean time, the Chief Constable informs the Constabulary that by the "Statutes" (definition of time)" Sect 1 that "Whenever any Expression of time occurs in any Act of "Parliament deed, or other legal instrument, the "time shall unless it is otherwise "Specifically stated, to be held in the case of "Great Britain to be Greenwich mean time, and "in the case of Ireland, Dublin "mean time". The Local Government Act 1888 does not specifically state that the hours regulating this matter should be otherwise. General Order No 190 14th July 1897 Until Further Notice PC 198 Recruit J. T. Pritchard Head Quarters will be attached to Nantwich Division for duty at Nantwich from the 17th Instant until further notice. General Order No 191 19th July 1897 Pension and Gratuity The following pension was sanctioned at a meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held on the 17th July 1897, in accordance with the provisions of the Police Act 1890, to take effect on the 31st Instant: Under Section 1A:- No. 139 E. Wiggins South Wirral Division} Pension � 60. 6. 11 per annum } On the recommendation of the Chief Constable a gratuity of �194. 18. 0 was granted to the widow of the late Inspector who died on 3rd July 1897, after a Service of 24 years and 109 days. General Order No 192 19th July 1897 Scale of Pay to Superintendents and Inspectors Superintendents & Chief Clerk at Head Quarters On appointment Pay per annum Superintendents & Chief Clerk @ at Head Quarters Broxton Eddisbury South Wirral Macclesfield Runcorn On Appointment 2. Years of Service 4. Years of Service 6. Years of Service 7. Years of Service 9. Years of Service �200. 0. 0. �220. 0. 0 �240. 0. 0 �250. 0. 0 �260. 0. 0 �280. 0. 0 1st Class Superintendents in charge of the following Divisions; Altrincham Nantwich Middlewich North Wirral Hyde On Appointment 2. Years of Service 4. Years of Service 6. Years of Service 7. Years of Service �210. 0. 0. �220. 0. 0 �230. 0. 0 �230. 0. 0 �240. 0. 0 2nd Class Superintendents in charge of the following Divisions Broxton Eddisbury South Wirral Macclesfield Runcorn On Appointment 2. Years of Service 4. Years of Service �170. 0. 0 �180. 0. 0 �200. 0. 0 Detective Inspectors stationed at Sale Crewe Northwich New Brighton Dukinfield On Appointment 2. Years of Service 4. Years of Service �130. 0. 0 �135. 0. 0 �145. 0. 0 1st Class Superintendents in charge of the following Divisions; Sale Crewe Northwich New Brighton Dukinfield On Appointment to 1st class 2. Years of Service 4. Years of Service �120. 0. 0 �125 0. 0 �130.0. 0 1st Class Inspectors stationed at the following Divisions; Sale Crewe Northwich New Brighton Dukinfield On Appointment 2.Years of Service 4. Years of Service �120. 0. 0 �125 0. 0 �130.0. 0 2nd class Inspectors stationed at: Chief Constables Office Egremont New Ferry Hyde Wilmslow Cheadle Runcorn On appointment to 2nd class 2. Years of Service 4. Years of Service � 100 .0. 0 � 100. 0. 0. �120. 0. 0 The Right Honourable the Secretary of State Home Department has by letter before quoted also sanctioned the continuance of the Special Allowance of �10. 0. 0 annually to the Superintendents of North Wirral Division and Hyde Divisions on the understanding that it is personal to the present holders and will not be continued to their succession. Consequent upon the new Scale the pay of Superintendents and Inspectors will be paid as follows from 10th April 1897. No. Rank Name Division Pay per annum Superintendent W. Leah Chief Clerk � 250. 0. 0 Superintendent J. Hindley North Wirral � 250. 0. 0 Superintendent E. Lingard Hyde � 250. 0. 0 Superintendent Large Middlewich � 220. 0. 0 Superintendent W. Britton Altrincham � 210. 0. 0 Superintendent J. J. Meredith Nantwich � 210. 0. 0 DCC Supt. G. Cope Broxton � 200. 0. 0 Superintendent J. Downes Macclesfield � 200. 0. 0 Superintendent W. Johnson Eddisbury � 180. 0. 0 Superintendent A. Oldham Stockport � 180. 0. 0 Superintendent Mc Donald South Wirral � 170. 0. 0 Superintendent Okell Runcorn � 170. 0. 0 Det. Inspector D. Pearson Head Quarters � 170. 0. 0 Inspector J. Bowyer North Wirral � 135.0. 0 Inspector J. Neild Hyde � 130. 0. 0 Inspector P. G. Cooper Nantwich � 125. 0. 0 Inspector G. Ennion Altrincham � 120. 0. 0 Inspector J. Dodd Middlewich � 120. 0. 0 Inspector J. Mc Hale South Wirral �110. 0 .0 Inspector D. Robinson Macclesfield �110. 0. 0 Inspector J. Sherwin Stockport � 110. 0 .0 Inspector E. C. Hicks Runcorn � 110. 0. 0 Inspector J. Beeley Head Quarters � 100. 0. 0 Inspector H. Bramhall North Wirral � 100. 0. 0 Inspector J. Alexander Hyde � 100 .0. 0 Continued: General Order No 192 Deductions on Account of Pension Fund Rank Pay per annum Amount pay per month Deductions to Pension Fund Superintendents Chief Clerk 200 220 240 250 260 280 16. 13.10 18. 6. 8 20. 20. 16. 8. 21. 13. 4 23. 6. 8 - 8. 4 - 9. 2 - 10. - - 10. 5 - 10. 10 - 11. 8 1st. Class Superintendents 200 210 220 230 240 16. 13. 4 17, 10 18. 6. 8 10. 3. 4 20. - 8. 4 - 8. 9 - 9. 2 - 9. 7 - 10 - 2nd Class Superintendents 170 180 200 14. 3. 4 15. 16. 13. 4 - 7 - 1 - 7 - 6 - 8 - 4 Detective Inspector 130 135 140 10. 16. 8 11.5 11. 13. 14 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 7 - 5. 10 1st. Class Superintendents 120 125 135 100 15 10. 8. 4 10. 16. 18 8. 6. 8 - 5 - - 5 -2 - 5 - 5 - 4- 2- 2nd Class Superintendents 100 110 120 8. 6. 8 9. 3. 4 10. - 4 - 2 - 4 -7 - 5 - General Order No 193 19th July 1897 Estimates for Pay and Contingencies September October and November 1897 The following are the amounts of the above submitted by the Chief Constable to the Standing Joint Committee on the 17th instant. It will be observed that the Balance due to or from the amount required for the first of the three months mentioned. Division Month of Sept. Month of Oct. Month of Nov. Total Head Quarters 122 137 136 395 Broxton 184 197 196 577 Altrincham 457 436 437 1324 Eddisbury 215 212 211 638 Nantwich 395 384 382 1161 Middlewich 420 422 421 1263 North Wirral 472 450 451 1373 South Wirral 245 246 244 736 Hyde 418 382 382 1181 Macclesfield 224 224 224 672 Stockport 219 230 229 678 Runcorn 266 248 247 761 The Chief Constable has added to the Estimates sent in by Superintendents, such additional sums are likely to be required during the above period in consequence of the increased Scale of pay to Superintendents and Inspectors. General Order No 194 19th July 1897 Bodies of Unknown Persons The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to General Order 146/85 and the Chief Constable directs that in addition to the instructions therein contained, the Police will invariably obtain, as quickly as possible, photographs of the bodies of unknown persons, when such is likely to facilitate identification and circulate same, together with a good description of the deceased to all likely places. After the photographs have been returned, copies and other particulars will be sent to Head Quarters and each Division to be placed in a Photo Book which will be provided for the purpose. Bills to be submitted to the Chief Constable at the same time as photographs are sent to Head Quarters. General Order No 195 19th July 1897 Pay and Contingencies The Chief Constable directs that in future the Pay Sheets and Contingent Accounts for September Quarter, in each year, will be made out to the 29th of that month, inclusive, instead of the 30th, as it has been found necessary to close the Police Accounts for each year on the former date, General Order 327/96 will therefore be altered as follows; 19th September to 29th September; No. of days & Boot Money -/9d instead of to the 30th September; 30th. September to 9th October; No. of days 10. Boot Money -/8d Instead of from the 1st October. General Order No 196 19th July 1897 Transfers That part of G.O. 187/97 relating to the transfer of Sergeant Green is hereby cancelled. The following transfers will take place on 24th Instant: No. 39 Sergeant E. Green from Middlewich Division to Hyde Division, to be stationed at Hyde, vice Bourne. No. 21 Sergeant A. J. Bourne from Hyde Division to Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Tarporley, vice Bramhall. General Order No 197 20th July 1897 Opening of The Verdin Technical Schools at Northwich On Saturday 24th July 1987 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Northwich Police Station at 11am on Saturday the 24th instant. Division Supdt. Insptr. Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Broxton - - 1 3 4 Special Altrincham - - 1 7 8 Services Eddisbury - - 1 5 6 -do- Nantwich - - 1 8 9 -do- Middlewich - 1 1 10 12 -do- Nort Wirral - 1 7 8 -do- South Wirral 1 1 1 3 5 -do- Total 1 2 8 50 61 The following Constables will also parade as directed above for Mounted Duty. No. 107 Sgt. G. C. Farnworth Head Quarters Police Special Services No. 331 Sgt J. D. Venables North Wirral Division -do- PC 12 W.Ratcliffe South Wirral Division -do- PC 105 T. Booth Macclesfield Division -do- Full Dress and White Gloves, Capes to be taken; The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents of Divisions concerned. General Order No 198 22nd July 1897 Opening of Verdin Technical Schools at Northwich On Saturday 24th July 1987 Four Constables from Hyde Division will parade at Northwich Police Station at 10am on Saturday the 24th instant for Special Service Duty during the above. General Order No 199 24th July 1897 Sergeant Disrated No. 39 Sergeant C. Green Hyde Division is disrated to �1.14. 5 per week including Merit Badge Pay and has been placed at the bottom of the list of Sergeants for misconduct at Sandbach on the 12th July 1897. General Order No 200 24th July 1897 Constables Appointed James Edwards and Thomas Woodward having been sworn in before two Justices on the 24h July 1897 are appointed Constables from that date. General Order No 201 24th July 1897 Horticultural Show and Fete at Chester Wednesday Thursday 28th and 29th July 1897 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at this Office at 9.30am on each of the above dates: Division Inspt. Sergt PC's Total Time & Remarks Broxton - 1 2 3 .Special Services Altrincham - - 2 2 -do- Eddisbury - - 2 2 -do- Nantwich - - 2 2 -do- Middlewich - 1 2 3 -do- North Wirral - 1 2 3 -do- South Wirral - - 2 2 -do- Runcorn 1 - 2 3 -do- Total: 1 3 16 20 Dress; * White Gloves * Capes will be taken. Superintendents will report to the Chief Constable by return of post the names of the Constables detailed for above duty, stating therein those they recommend should remain at Chester on the night of the 28th Instant. The Constables as above will be required to remain for duty until about 7pm. Each day, and the Chief Constable directs that the same Constables will be detailed for duty on both days. The receipt of this order to be acknowledged by Superintendents of Divisions concerned. General Order No 202 26th July 1897 Oil for Constables Lamps Referring to G.O. 259/96 the Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will only supply to each of the Constables of their Divisions half a pint of oil, for use during the forthcoming month of August, and Superintendents will be particularly observant to see whether that quantity has sufficed during the month and report to him on the 10th September the result of their observations. General Order No 203 27th July 1897 Bank Holiday 2nd August 1897 The following detail of the Constabulary will attend at the undermentioned places on above date for Special Services Duty. Special Service Duty Place & hour of parade From what Division Insp. Sgt PC Total Name of Applicant Remarks For duty at Jubilee Hill at Huxley 12 noon. Broxton - 1 2 2 Mr. Wright Special Services For duty at Eccleston Ferry 11am. -do- Broxton Broxton - 1 2 1 2 Mr. Bradbury Mr Capner -do- For duty at Dunham Park at 2pm. Altrincham - - 1 1 Mr. Bullock -do- For duty at Fete Vale Royal 12 Noon. Eddisbury 1 2 3 Mr Greenway -do- For duty at Fete at Norley Hall at 1pm. Eddisbury 2 2 W. R. Lascelles Esq. -do- For duty at Wrenbury at 12 Noon. Nantwich - 1 1 F. Smith -do- For duty at Reaseheath at 12 Noon. Nantwich 1 7 8 M. Ash -do- New Brighton Police Stn. 11am. For duty at Promenade Pier At Pavillion At Palace At Trams 11am. Altrincham Hyde Hyde Hyde 1 1 1 5 5 8 6 6 9 Wensley & Parle R. Delaney Gray Smith T. Hale -do- 3 18 21 The Dock Railway Station near Birkenhead for duty at Bidston Hill Recreation Group at 11.30. a.m. Runcorn 2 2 Mr Thornley -do- For duty at Port Sunlight as applied for by Lever Bros South Wirral 2 2 Lever Bros -do- For duty at Eastham Ferry12 noon. Nantwich South Wirral 1 1 Mr Williamson -do- For duty at Cheadle Hulme at 1pm. Stockport 1 1 C. Willacy -do- At Northenden Police Station at 11a.m. for duty at the boats. Stockport 2 2 Mr Flint Special Services Capes to be taken; Special attention to be drawn to G. O. 91/96 Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No 204 27th July 1897 First Aid to the Injured The Chief Constable directs that the following members of the Force having recently attended an Examination re above have been successful as follows; 3rd Examination PC 24 Morris No. 92 Sergeant Wharam PC 245 Millington PC 204 Potts PC 390 Scott PC 304 Wright PC 205 Waring PC 316 Robinson PC 391 Prosser 2nd Examination PC 355Broadhurst No. 139 Sgt Higgens PC 123 Ellis PC 212 Fowler PC 394 Robinson PC 26 Webb 1st Examination PC 405 Crockford PC 96 Brazendale PC 278 Deignan PC 182 Diskin PC 408 Hilditch PC 170 Lowndes PC 232 Ollerenshaw PC 396 Rigg PC 46 Wright And will in consequence wear the badge of the St John Ambulance Association General Order No 205 27th July 1897 Promotion and Transfer Promotion No. 19 Acting Sergeant J. Ratcliffe Nantwich Division to be Sergeant at �1.13.3 per week, vice Higgins pensioned. Transfer No. 19 Sergeant J. Radcliffe from Nantwich Division to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Heswall, vice Higgins. General Order No 206 27th July 1897 Constable Disrated PC 116 W. Davenport Altrincham Division is disrated from � 1. 10. 4 to � 1. 9. 2 from 24th July 1907 for: 1. Absent from Conference Point at Oakhurst at 1am 17th July 1897. 2. Not parading off duty at 2am. 3. Being found at his Station under the influence of drink at 6. 40a.m. on 17th July 1897. General Order No 207 28th July 1897 Locomotive Name of Owner Address of Owner Name or Mark on Engine Date when License expired Hyde Corporation Edmund Holland Hyde 80 Vincent St. Macclesfield Hyde Corporation 18th July 1898 General Order No. 208 30th July 1897 Royal Address to Her Majesty the Queen On the 21st July 1897 the following Chief Constables representing the Police Forces of England, Scotland and Wales. Sir John Dunne D. L. Chief Constable of Cumberland and Westminster John Jackson Esq. C. B. Chief Constable of Sheffield. James Fleming Bremner Chief Constable of Fifeshire and Kinrosshire. William Hamilton Esq Chief Constable of Govan. Major Leadbetter Chief Constable of Denbighshire. Captain Colquhoun Chief Constable of Swansea. Were all commanded to attend at St. James Palace on Wednesday the 21st Instant, to present to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, on behalf of Her Most Glorious Majesty the Queen Empress, the loyal and dutiful address from the Police of England, Scotland and Wales in commemoration of her 60th year of Her long and glorious reign, and that on the address being presented Sir John Dunne received the subjoined reply from His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. The Chief Constable has much pleasure in notifying to the Force the gracious reply from Her Majesty which was handed by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on behalf of her Majesty to the deputation of Chief Constables. "On behalf of the Queen, my dear Mother, "I thank the Police of Great Britain for their "loyal and dutiful address, and for the affectionate "congratulations which they tender on the "completion of her 60th year of her reign. "It is a source of profound joy to the Queen to "receive the expressions of devotion to her person and family "which are offered by her subjects throughout the "Empire; she is gladdened by the thought that the "60 years of her reign have been years of progress in "knowledge and of increase in prosperity; and she "prays that, by the blessing of Almighty God, she "may always live in the hearts of her loving and "beloved people" The Chief Constable also desires to notify to the Force that the Police donation in aid of the Provincial Police Orphanage at Red Hill, Surrey, amounts to over �1, 000. A copy of this Order to be given to every member of the Force. General Order No 209 2nd August 1897 Rights of Cyclists A case has been recently decided in the Court of the Queen's Bench that a Constable has no right to stop a Cyclist when found riding a cycle without a light during the time between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise, and in so doing is acting illegally, the Chief Constable directs that Constables in the Cheshire Constabulary must act in accordance with the decision, until the in respect to same is altered. General Order No. 210 2nd August 1897 Appointment and Transfer Appointment The following appointment and transfer will take place on the 14th Instant. PC 252 E. Brew Runcorn Division to be Acting Sergeant vice Ratcliffe, promoted. Transfer No. 252 Acting -Sergeant E. Brew from Runcorn Division to Nantwich to be stationed at Barbridge, vice Ratcliffe, promoted. PC 338 T. G. Tarte from Eddisbury Division to Runcorn Division, to be stationed at Stockton Heath, vice Brew. General Order No. 211 3rd August 1897 Increase of Pay The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay from the 1st Instant: Division No. Rank Name Increase of pay per week From Altrincham No. 331 Sgt J. Venables � 1. 14. 5 1st Inst. Altrincham PC 225 A. Owen � 1. 8. 0 -do- Altrincham PC 350 T. Hough � 1. 6. 0 -do- Altrincham PC 404 T. Bowyer � 1. 6. 3 -do- Nantwich PC 18 D. Mc Fall � 1. 6. 10 -do- Nantwich PC 99 A. Weatherby � 1. 6. 3 -do- Nantwich PC 402 G. Griffiths � 1. 6. 3 -do- Nantwich PC 409 J. Brown �1. 6. 3 -do- Nantwich PC 399 W. Lloyd �1. 6. 3 -do- Middlewich PC 275 W. Painter � 1. 10. 4 -do- Middlewich PC 51 J. Canham � 1. 6. 10 -do- Middlewich PC 403 T. Curry � 1. 6. 3 -do- North Wirral No 141 Sgt. R. Jackson �1. 14. 5 -do- North Wirral PC 408 T. Hilditch �1. 6. 3 -do- South Wirral PC 96 J. H. Brazendale �1. 6. 3 -do- Hyde PC 134 J. Clawley �1. 6. 3 -do- Hyde PC 407 A. Smith �1. 6. 3 -do- Stockport PC 16 J. Smith �1. 9. 2 -do- General Order No. 212 5th August 1897 Remittances to Head Quarters The Chief Constable having observed a want in uniformity re above draws the attention of Superintendents to General Order 276/90 and directs that all remittances, except those of very small amounts will be made by Cheque as directed in above named "General Order" and enclosed in an envelope marked "confidential". By adopting the above not only is uniformity secured, but time and expense saved. General Order No. 213 6th August 1897 Transfer and Removal The following appointment and transfer will take place on the 14th Instant. PC 268 C. Dutton from Hyde Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Wilmslow, vice Johnson. No. 258 Johnson from Macclesfield Division to Hyde Division to be stationed at Dukinfield vice Dutton. PC 332 A. Price Eddisbury Division from Frodsham to Little Budworth, vice Tarte. PC Recruit T. Robinson from Head Quarters to Eddisbury, to be stationed at Frodsham, vice Price. General Order No. 214 7th August 1897 Constable Appointed James Brown having been sworn in before two Justices on 7th August 1897 is appointed a Constable from that date. General Order No. 215 7th August 1897 Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the Register of Police Licensed Houses: . Chester Castle Altrincham Licensing District: No. 11 Faulkner Arms Hoole Licensee Robert Stringer Altrincham Licensing District: No. 49 Letters Altrincham Licensee Ellen Watson No. 84 The Griffin Bowden Licensee John Clarke Eddisbury Licensing District: No. 35 Railway Inn Dunham oth Hill Licensee Charles Edwards No. 48 Volunteer Inn Frodsham Col. 11 Nil Col. 13 Free House Leftwich Licensing District: No. 27 Letters Davenham Licensee Joseph Bancroft No 28 Blue Barrell Hartford Licensee Jno. W. Barton No. 66 Eagle & Child Northwich Licensee William Lambie Northwich Licensing District: No. 43 Kings Head Middlewich Licensee Jane Buckley No. 54 Kings Arms Minshull Vernon Licensee Thomas Washington No. 85 Coach & Horses Smallwood Licensee Samuel Yearsley No. 101 Red Lion Sandbach Licensee George Wood No. 131 Ship Inn Wharton Licensee Thomas Percival No. 132 Swan Inn Wharton Licensee William Fitton Hyde Licensing District: No. 11Church Inn Dukinfield Licensee Samuel Hulme No.53 New Bow Inn Dukinfield Licensee Jonas Cheetham No. 55 Railway Inn Dukinfield Licensee Alfred Banks No. 157 Beer Off Hyde Licensee William Stafford No. 178 Crescent Inn Mottram Licensee John Davidson No. 180 Griffin Inn Mottram Licensee Thomas Christie No. 203 Clarence Hotel Newton Licensee John Tagg Stockport Licensing District: No. 162 British Volunteer Cheadle Licensee George Lockett No. 79 Weavers Arms Disley Licensee Frances Rowley No. 90 Railway Inn Handforth Licensee Herbert Clifton No. 91 Freemasons Arms Handforth Licensee Francis Millett No. 123Tatton Arms Northenden Licensee Lawrence Fish General Order No. 216 9th August 1897 Constable Disrated PC 28 T. Smith Stockport Division is disrated from �1. 11. 6 to � 1. 10. 4 per week from 7th August 1897. For: Drinking in a public house when on duty at Bramhall at 2.50 pm. on July 30th 1897. General Order No 217 10th August 1897 Fertilizers and Feeding Stuffs Act 1893 On receipt of Notices re above, from the Office of the Clerk of the Peace, Superintendents will distribute same to the Sergeants with instructions that the Constables on the day patrol duty, are to serve them on farmers and other persons interested, some might with advantage be left at all persons who trade in fertilizers and feeding stuffs and at shops to be placed in windows, so that the public may be fully warned, and send a Return, on the following form, of persons upon whom such notices have been served. Name Address Occupation Date of Serving By whom Served Remarks Date............................................................................Superintendent...................... General Order No 218 10th August 1897 Transfer The transfer of Acting Sergeant Brew and PC Tarte as directed in G.O. 210/97 and PC Price PC and Robinson are postponed until further orders. General Order No 219 11th August 1897 First Aid to the Injured Recruit T. Woodward having passed the 2nd Examination, re above and Recruit F. Robinson having passed the 1st. Examination will in consequence wear the Badge of St. John Ambulance Association. General Order No 220 12th August 1897 Recruit J. T. Pritchard PC 198 Recruit J. T. Pritchard is attached to Hyde Division from the 13th Instant and will be paid from Head Quarters General Order No 221 13th August 1897 Constable Disrated PC 258 H. Johnson Macclesfield Division is disrated to �1. 5. 1 from 7th August 1897 for: Being: Drunk when parading for duty at Wilmslow at 1am.4th August 1897. General Order No 222 13th August 1897 Transfers The transfers of Constables Price and Robinson directed in G.O. 213/97 are hereby cancelled. The following transfers will take place on 21st Instant: PC 51 Canham from Middlewich Division to Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Little Budworth, vice Tarte. PC Recruit F. Robinson from Head Quarters to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Middlewich Division, vice Canham. General Order No 223 16th August 1897 Transfers The transfers of Acting Sergeant Brew and PC Tarte directed in G.O. 210/97 will take place on the 21st Instant. General Order No 224 16th August 1897 Postal Information The following additional information re, above will be added to the Printed Lists dated May 1892. Division: } Telegraph Office opened week days 8am - to 8pm. Eddisbury: } Station: } Sundays - 8am - to 10am. Kingsley: } General Order No 225 16th August 1897 Locomotive The following locomotive license having been granted, the information given below will be added to General Order 171/97. Name of Owner Address of Owner Name or Mark upon Engine Date of License Expires C. Rice Trading as the Lancashire Road Roller Co. York House Hazel Road Altrincham 13th August 1898 For Road Rolling Purposes Only 18th Oct 1898 General Order No 226 21st August 1897 Locomotive The following locomotive license having been granted, the information given below will be added to General Order 171/97. Name of Owner Address of Owner Name or Mark upon Engine Date of License Expires Charles Farrell 8 Bold Street Chester Charles Farrell Steam Circus Proprietor Chester 18th Aug 1898 General Order No 227 24th August 1897 Agricultural Show at Adlington The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the entrance to the Show Ground Adlington Park Macclesfield at the hours named below on Wednesday 1st September 1897. Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Macclesfield 1 3 4 Special Service Stockport - 4 4 -do- Total 1 7 8 * Dress: * Serge Clothing and Caps * Capes will be taken for wear if required. For Police Special Duty Superintendent Downes and Superintendent Oldham will each detail one Constable for plain clothes Duty in addition to the above. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt of this order. General Order No 228 24th August 1897 Cheshire Agricultural Show at Crewe 28th August 1897 The following detail of the Constabulary will attend for Special Duty at the above as follows:- Division Sgts PC Total Remarks Nantwich - 2 2 To parade at Crewe Police Station at 6p.m. for duty in Show Yard on Friday night 27th Instant. Nantwich - 4 4 At 6a.m. for Special Services at 9. 30am. To parade to Show Yard at the hours mentioned for duty at Show on 28th August 28th 1897. Middlewich Total 1 6 7 To parade at Northwich Police Station at 5.30 pm for duty in the show yard on Wednesday 7th September 1898. 1 10 11 To parade at Crewe Police Station at 9a.m. for duty regulating traffic etc. * Dress:-Serge clothing 1897 issue and caps. * White gloves * Capes to be taken for use if required. In Plain Clothes To parade at Macclesfield County Police Station at 11am. Police Inspector Pearson Head-Quarters Police Special Services No. 71 Sergeant Christian Altrincham Division Police Special Duty to parade at No. 43 Acting Sergeant Swords North Wirral Altrincham Police Station at 10. 45 am PC 41 Gregory Runcorn Division Runcorn -do- Two Detectives from Manchester -do- Superintendents of Divisions concerned acknowledge receipt of this order. General Order No 229 24th August 1897 Wirral Agricultural Show The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the Show Yard Gate for Special Service at the above show. Special Service Duty Division Insptr. Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Nantwich - 1 4 5 North Wirral Division Middlewich - 1 6 7 will provide the PC's North Wirral 1 - - 1 required for duty at the Show before and after South Wirral - - 4 4 Special Service Runcorn - 1 3 4 -do- Total 1 3 17 21 Dress; * Serge Clothing and Caps 1897 issue. * White Gloves will be worn. * Capes to be taken for use if required. In Plain Clothes To parade at the Entrance Gate at 11am each day, reporting them-selves to Inspector Pearson. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents of Divisions concerned. No. 71 Inspector Christian Altrincham Division Special Service No. 73 Sergeant Wainwright Nantwich Division -do- PC 41 Gregory Runcorn Division -do- The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents of Divisions concerned. General Order No 230 26th August 1897 Altrincham Agricultural Show The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Altrincham Police Station at 9.45a.m. on Thursday 23rd Instant 1897 for Duty at the above as follows:- Insp. Sgts PC Total Remarks Eddisbury - 1 3 4 For Special Services Nantwich - 1 6 7 -do- Middlewich 1 1 6 8 -do- Hyde - 1 7 8 -do- Total 1 4 22 27 * Dress:-Serge clothing 1897 issue and caps. * White gloves * Capes to be taken for use if required. In Plain Clothes Police Inspector Pearson Head-Quarters Police Special Services No. 71 Sergeant Christian Altrincham Division Police Special Duty to parade at No. 43 Acting Sergeant Swords North Wirral Altrincham Police Station at 10. 45 am PC 41 Gregory Runcorn Division Runcorn -do- Two Detectives from Manchester -do- General Order No 231 1st September 1897 Increase of Pay Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week pay increase Per annum From 1st inst. Broxton PC 159 F. Richardson � 1. 9. 2 -do- Altrincham PC 308 Knott � 1. 10. 4 -do- Altrincham PC 373 J. Jones � 1. 6. 10 -do- Eddisbury PC 318 Roberts � 1. 10. 4 -do- Eddisbury PC 223 A. Bradley � 1. 9. 2 -do- Middlewich PC 276 Rigby � 1. 9. 2 -do- North Wirral PC 29 J. Hulse � 1. 10. 4 -do- North Wirral PC 405 Crockgord � 1. 6. 3 -do- Stockport PC 357 J. Richardson � 1. 10. 4 -do- Runcorn Inspector Hicks � �120. 0. 0 -do- General Order No 232 3rd September 1897 Constable Disrated PC 329 W. Wylie Runcorn Division is disrated from �1. 8. 0 to � 1. 6. 10 on the 5th September 1897 for: Going into the "Man at the Wheel Inn" whilst on duty on the 21st August 1897 for the purpose of obtaining drink. General Order No 233 4th September 1897 Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the Police Register of Licensed Houses. Altrincham Licensing District: No. 9 Roebuck Inn Altrincham Licensee Sarah Warburton No. 15 Faulkener's Arms Altrincham Licensee James Swallow Chester Castle Licensing District: No.30 Nags Head Mickle Trafford Licensee Sophia Cheers Nantwich Licensing District: No.29 White Lion Hankelow Licensee George Cook No. 50 Nantwich Arms Nantwich Licensee Charles Henry Ford No. 73 L.& W. Ry Arms Nantwich Licensee Alice Brannan No. 74 Railway Inn Nantwich Licensee John Johnson No. 98 Cheshire Cheese Willaston Licensee Charles Herbert Steele Leftwich Licensing District: No. 35 Letters Hartford Licensee Francis Booth Northwich Licensing District: No. 39 Bulls Head Middlewich Licensee Thomas Moran No. 49 Wheat Sheaf Middlewich Licensee John William Snape Chester Castle Licensing District: No. 27 Greyhound Shotwick Licensee James Wilkinson Hyde Licensing District: No.8 Chapel House Dukinfield Licensee John W. Hadfield No. 57 Beer Off Dukinfield Licensee James Barlow No. 48 Staff O'Life Dukinfield Licensee Joshua Oldham No. 156 Beer off Hyde Licensee Bridget Jennings No. 245 Angel Inn Tintwistle Licensee Emma Fox No. 248 Crown Inn Tintwistle Licensee Vincent Fox Runcorn Licensing District: No.19 Fleetwood Arms Runcorn Licensee Michael Conway No. 30 New Inn Runcorn Licensee Thomas Anderton No. 34 Royal Hotel Runcorn Licensee Thomas. J. Smith No. 37 Ship Inn Runcorn Licensee John T.Reynolds No. 63 Forresters Arms Runcorn Licensee Margaret Forshaw No. 73 Rose & Crown Runcorn Licensee Paul Byrne No. 80 Hoop Inn Runcorn Licensee John Nicholls No. 81 Travellers Rest Runcorn Licensee Thomas Stringer No. 93 Royal Oak Weston Licensee George Walters General Order No 234 4th September 1897 Locomotive The following locomotive license having been granted, the information given below will be added to General Order 171/97. Name of Owner Address of Owner Name or Mark upon Engine Date of License Expires William Holmes 142 Rochdale Rd Manchester Rover 21st Sept.1897 William Carter 3 Marsden Sq. Market St. Manchester William Carter Manchester 21st Sept.1897 William Carter -do- -do- -do- General Order No 235 6th September 1897 Transfers The transfers of No 136 Sergeant Leah and No. 325 Sergeant J. H. Latham directed in General Order 127/97 will take place on 11th Instant. General Order No 236 8th September 1897 Report of a Death The Chief Constable directs that in addition to entering the full postal address on above Form the name of the Telegraph Office nearest to the Constable's Station will also be stated on the left of the address, Thus; Nearest Telegraph Office Audelm James Garner Police Constable Hounsterson Nantwich General Order No 237 10th September 1897 Merit Badge The Merit Badge and Pay of -/2d per diem, is awarded to the following Constables from the 5th Instant; No. 175 Acting Sergeant Parr North Wirral Division PC A4 J.Breese Broxton Division General Order No 238 13th September 1897 Transfers The following transfer will take place on the 18th Instant. PC 198 J. T. Pritchard from Head Quarters to Hyde Division at Dukinfield to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Morrey resigned. General Order No 239 14th September 1897 Constable Discharged PC 116 W. Davenport Altrincham Division is discharged from the Force on 2nd October 1897: For: 1. Being absent from his Conference Point at Ollerton Hall, at Ollerton on 5th September 1897. 2. Not parading off duty at 2am. 3. Being under the influence of drink at 2.50a.m. Toft Road, Toft General Order No 240 16th September 1897 Irish Labourers The Attention of the Constabulary is drawn to General Order 77/85 and the Chief Constabulary directs that Constables stationed in rural districts will ascertain where the meeting houses of Irish Labourers are, and keep the same observations under careful observation with, the view of preventing drunkenness and rowdyism. General Order No 241 18th September 1897 Altrincham Agricultural Show 29th August 1898 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Altrincham Police Station at 9. 30a.m on 23rd September 1897 and report themselves to Superintendent Britton for duty at Altrincham Railway Station. Division Insp Sgts PC Remarks Special Services Hyde - - 2 Constabulary will parade at Altrincham Police Station at 9. 30a.m -do- Total 1 10 11 Dress:- * Serge clothing * White gloves * Capes to be taken for use if required. General Order No 242 20th September 1897 St. John Ambulance Attention is drawn to General Order 297/317/ 94 relative to Constables attending lectures re "First Aid to the Injured" and the Chief Constable directs that whenever it is possible advantage will be taken of classes formed under the auspices of the Technical Instruction Committee of the Cheshire County Council. The Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will arrange for such men of their respective Divisions who have not passed the third and final examination to again attend classes during the winter. Special attention is drawn to General Order 350/95 re attendance at classes formed under the auspices of the Technical Instruction Committee of the County Council. Superintendents will report to the Chief Constable on the 20th October 1897 where classes are likely to be formed and Constables recommended for attendance. General Order No 243 21st September 1897 Division of Parish of Appleton with Hull The strength of North Wirral Division will be reduced on the 29th September 1897 by two Constables employed on Shore Duty at New Brighton from the 1st April to 29th September 1897. On 30th September 1897 PC 374 J. Cunliffe from North Wirral Division to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Lower Bebington, vice Robinson. On 4th October 1897 To be paid in Altrincham Division from the 3rd October 1897; PC 292 G. Young from North Wirral Division to be stationed at Toft, vice Davenport. General Order No 244 21st September 1897 Re Convict William Moody Advertising to Route 36/97 dated Altrincham 18th Instant the above named referred therein the same person whose photo, description etc. was sent to Divisions from this Office on 9th Instant, as this man is a notorious burglar the Chief Constable directs that all ranks will be alert to secure his arrest. General Order No 245 21st September 1897 Transfers The strength of the North Wirral Division will be reduced by two Constables employed at New Brighton from the 1st July to 29th July 1897. The following transfers will take place on the undermentioned dates; On 30th September 1897 PC 374 J. Cunliffe from North Wirral Division to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Lower Bebington, vice Robinson. On 4th October 1897 PC 292 G. Young from North Wirral Division to Altrincham Division, to be paid in Altrincham Division from 3rd October inclusive and stationed at Toft vice Davenport. General Order No 246 22nd September 1897 Bye Laws for the good rule and Government Of the County of Chester The following are the heads of Bye Laws made by the County Council on the 5th day of August 1897, and which are now in force throughout the County of Chester, (excepting the Boroughs of Birkenhead, Chester, Congleton, Crewe, Hyde, Macclesfield, Stalybridge, Stockport, wholly or partly situate therein). 1. Prohibiting the annoyance of persons attending Places of worship. 2. Prohibiting the use of profane, obscene or indecent language, gestures or conduct in any street of public place. 3. Vehicles to have lamps attached after sunset. 4. Prohibiting betting in streets and public places. All members of the Constabulary will take steps to make the Bye Laws as widely known as possible so that, in the event of prosecutions for breaches of the same, ignorance thereof cannot be pleaded. The Bye Laws will be advertised in this week's County Newspapers and the Notices containing details of same forwarded to Superintendents on this day will be posted upon all Police Notices Boards and Cattle Disease Notice Boards and other conspicuous places where permission can be obtained, throughout the County. In large Urban or populous districts bill posters may be engaged to post the Notices, provided their charges are reasonable, and bills for their work will be sent to the Chief Constable on the 20th Instant, or, in the event of no expenses having been incurred for posting these Notices a "Memo" to that effect will suffice. The Chief Constable has sent a supply of posters containing a copy of the Bye Law as to vehicles being required to have lamps attached after Sunset, to Chief Constables of adjoining Counties with a request that they will kindly cause the same to be posted at such places in their respective Division, adjacent to the Cheshire Borders where the Notices are most likely to be of use in warning drivers of vehicles coming into the County of the requirements of the Bye Law. Slips containing copies of the Bye Laws will be sent hereafter, for use in the Divisional and Sectional Police Offices, and a copy will also be given to every member of the Constabulary who will keep same in his duty book for ready reference, copies may also be handed to persons applying for the same. The Chief Constable being aware that it must take a little while for the public to become acquainted with the above Bye Laws, directs that no prosecutions for offences against the same will be taken for fourteen days from the date hereof, except there are reasons why an opposite course should be pursued, in which circumstances will be reported to him so that he may give such instructions as seem to him desirable. General Order No 247 22nd September 1897 Locomotives The following locomotive license having been granted, the information given below will be added to General Order 171/97. Name of Owner Address of Owner Name or Mark upon Engine Date of License Expires Mason & Beaumont Market St. Broadbottom Nr. Manchester Mason & Beaumont 20th Sept.1897 General Order No 248 23rd September 1897 Accounts Returns Referring to G.O. 195/97 The Chief Constable directs that all Accounts, Returns, charges and Summons Sheets for September Quarter will in future be made out to the 29th of the Month instead of the 30th as heretofore. General Order No 249 24th August 1897 Denbighshire Parliamentary Elections 28th September 1897 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the Office of the Chief Constable of Denbighshire Wrexham at 9a.m. on the 28th Instant for "Special Service Duty" in that County re above Show. Division Inspectors. Sgts PC's Total Remarks North Wirral 1 - 8 9 Special Service South Wirral - 1 5 6 -do- Runcorn - 1 4 5 -do- Total 1 2 17 20 Dress: - * Helmets * White gloves 1896 Issue * Tunics & Cloth Trousers * Great Coats * Capes to be taken for use if required. The details will arrive at Chester by the 9a.m. train arriving at Wrexham at 9.26a.m. Special Duty Sheets duly filled on will be forwarded to this Office on 1st October 1897 for the approval of the Chief Constable. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents concerned. General Order No 250 27th September 1897 Transfers That part of General Order 245/97 relating to the transfer of PC 374 J. Cunliffe, North Wirral Division is hereby cancelled. The following transfers will take place on the 30th September 1897. PC 219 E. Bowden from North Wirral Division to South Wirral Division to be stationed at Lower Bebington, vice Robinson. PC 382 Wragg North Wirral Division from Seacombe to Wallasey, vice Bowden. General Order No 251 27th September 1897 First Aid to the Injured The Chief Constable directs that the following members of the Hyde Division will attend lectures re above, to be held at Hyde commencing at 8.15p.m commencing on Tuesday 19th October 1897. 3rd Examination PC 388 Ashpital PC 251 Walton PC 213 Cooper PC 55 Wilding Each to attend two lectures per General Order 297/316/94 2nd Examination PC 134 Clawley PC 194 Gibson PC 165 Turnock General Order No 252 29th September 1897 County Bye Laws The Chief Constable directs that in the event of persons residing outside the County, summoned for offences against the Bye Laws No. 4 re vehicles carrying lights, pleading ignorance of same, Superintendents will inform the Justices hearing the case that posters containing the Bye Law have been forwarded by the Chief Constable to the Authorities of every adjoining County and Borough within and adjoining Cheshire so that the same may be posted within the different jurisdictions for the information of owners of vehicles who may from time to time travel into Cheshire. General Order No 253 29th September 1897 Changes advice Returns Form The Chief Constable directs that the heading of the Second Column in the Return sent with G.O. 105/97 will be altered so as to read; "Date of Conviction" instead of "Date Received" General Order No 254 29th September 1897 Northenden on Sundays Referring to G.O. 93/97 The Chief Constable directs that the Constable from Hyde Division will discontinue performing duty at Northenden after 2nd proximo. General Order No 255 30th September 1897 Telephone Messages The Chief Constable having observed that the monthly accounts for Trunk Line charges for Telephone messages sent from some of the Police Stations are high directs that communications will not be sent by Telephone except in important cases where such is necessary. General Order No 256 1st October 1897 Increase of Pay Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week Increase of Pay per annum From 1st Inst. South Wirral Superintendent Mc Donald - � 180. 0. 0 Altrincham Inspector G. Ennion - � 125. 0.0. Head Quarters No. 107 Sergeant Farnworth � 1. 14. 5 Nantwich PC 9 g. Edwards � 1. 6. 3 General Order No 257 2nd October 1897 Constable Appointed Thomas Worthington having been sworn in before two Justices on this day is appointed a Constable on 3rd of October 1987. General Order No 258 2nd October 1897 Oil for Constables Lamps Referring to G.O. 259/96, 266/96/ 202/97/ the Chief Constable directs that in future Superintendents when applying on Form F/15 for permission to purchase the above, the following quantities will not be exceeded. 1 pint per month per man (exclusive of Superintendents, Clerks, Detectives and Grooms) for January, February, March, April, September, October and December. 3/4 pint per month per man May, July and August. 1/2 pint per month per man June Immediately on receipt of each quarter supply of oil, Superintendents will forward to the Chief Constable a sample of same in a small 1/4 pint bottle which will be kept at Head Quarters for the purpose of comparing with sample sent by Contractors. Before being sent her the bottle will be labelled. "Broxton Division" Oil Received 20th October 1897 Or: as the case may be. General Order No 259 4th October 1897 Removals The following removals will take place in North Wirral Division will take place on the 9th Instant. PC 374 J. Cunliffe from New Brighton to Liscard, vice Wragg. PC 393 R. Rigg from New Brighton to Seacome, vice Young. General Order No 260 4th October 1897 First Aid to the Injured The Chief Constable directs that the following members of the Eddisbury Division will attend lectures re above, to be given by Dr. Briant at Telegraph Works, Helsby commencing on 6th Instant. 3rd Examination No 184 Sergeant Clays to attend two lectures per General Order 297/316/94 2nd Examination PC 383 J. Needham General Order No 261 6th October 1897 Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the Register of Police Licensed Houses: . Chester Castle Licensing District: No. 14 Royal Oak Hoole Licensee George Ryan Altrincham Licensing District: No. 40 Letters Regent St. Altrincham Licensee William Gibson Eddisbury Licensing District: No. 98 Weavers Arms Over Licensee R. H. Howell No. 107 Rising Sun Tarporley Licensee Martha Woodward Nantwich Licensing District: No. 37 Black Lion Nantwich Owners Weavers Bros. Brewers Bollington No. 38 Bowling Green Nantwich Owners Wilsons Brewery & Co.Newton Heath Leftwich Licensing District: No. 53Oak Tree Inn Northwich Licensee William Gandy No.36 Bowling Green Inn Northwich Licensee Edward Butterworth No. 213 Spinner Inn Comberbach Licensee Catherine Eaton Northwich Licensing District: No. 85 Legs of Man Smallwood Licensee Annie Yeardsley No. 86 Blue Bell Edward Dean Licensee Thomas Washington No. 88 Salamanca Inn Smallwood Licensee James Longshaw No. 128 Noah's Ark Wharton Licensee George Woolley No.8 Letters Alsager Licensee James P.Barker Wirral Licensing District: No. 83 Commercial Hotel Liscard Licensee John Myles Jones No.106 Railway Inn Hoylake cum West Kirby Licensee John G. Nicholson Owners Birkenhead Brewery Co Liverpool No. 45 Heswall Rocks Birkenhead cum Oldfield Licensee William Alfred Griffiths No. 116 Brown Horse Neston-cum-Parkgate Licensee Thomas Wilkins No. 125 Malt Shovel Neston-cum-Parkgate Licensee Joseph Marks General Order No 262 8th October 1897 Parish of Werner In consequence of an Order of the Local Government Board of the Parish of Werneth will in future will be known by the name of the Parish of Compstall. All Books Returns etc. to be altered accordingly. General Order No 263 8th October 1897 County Coroner Referring to G.O. 141/97 the Chief Constable directs that reports of sudden death etc. in future be addressed to; James Carter Bate Esq Solicitor Hoole Road Chester The Coroner having removed from Tarporley to the above address. General Order No 264 8th October 1897 Measurement for new Clothing and Caps from 1898 Divisions will parade as follows to be measured for above:- Division Location and Time Monday 11th October 1897 Crewe Section Remainder of Nantwich Div. Head-Quarters Hoole Section Remainder of Broxton Division @ Crewe at 10.50am @ Crewe at 12 noon @ Crewe at 12 noon @ Hoole at 3 p.m. @ Hoole at 3. 15p.m. @ Hoole at 3. 40 p.m. Tuesday 12th October 1897 Location and Time Egremont Section New Brighton Remainder of North Wirral Division Remainder of South Wirral Division @ Egremont at 9. 00a.m. @ Egremont at 10.30am @ Egremont at 11.30am @ Birkenhead at 2.0pm Wednesday 13th October 1897 Location and Time Altrincham Section Sale Section Remainder of Altrincham Division Stockport Division @Altrincham at 10.15a.m @ Sale Section at 11.15a.m. @Altrincham at 12.00 noon @Hazel Grove at 3p.m. Thursday 14th October 1897 Location and Time Middlewich Section Northwich Section Remainder of Middlewich Division Runcorn Division @ Middlewich at 10.00a.m @ Northwich at 10.00a.m @ Northwich at 11.00a.m @ Runcorn at 13. 45p.m Friday 15th October 1897 Location and Time Macclesfield Division Hyde Section @ Macclesfield at 10.00a.m @ Macclesfield at 3. 30p.m. Saturday 16th October 1897 Location and Time Eddisbury Division @ Oakmere at 10.00a.m Superintendents will have ready made out on the arrival of the Treasurer lists of all ranks on the Forms to be sent as follows: For Clothing;- Three lists to be made, one for the Contractors, one for this Office, one (to be sent the day after the parade) the other to be retained by Superintendents. For Caps:- One list only will be made out for the Contractors, but a copy of the measurements will be shown in Column "Remarks" on the Clothing Lists sent to Head Quarters the day after the parade, for transmission to the Contractors:- In each case the Contractor's List will if possible, be given to the measurer on the day of parade. The receipt of this order to be acknowledged:- General Order No 265 9th October 1897 Constable Appointed John Lowry having been sworn in before two Justices on this date is appointed a Constable from the 10th October 1897. General Order No 266 13th October 1897 County of Chester Assizes The Chief Constable has received an intimation from the Under Sheriff of the County and hereby notifies to the Constabulary that the next Assizes for the County of Chester will be opened at Chester Castle on Tuesday 2nd November and commence 3rd December 1897. General Order No 267 19th October 1897 Typhoid Fever in Maidstone Kent The Chief Constable has received a communication from the Chief Constable of Maidstone, Kent, in which place the terrible scourge of Typhoid Fever has brought such calamitous results and suffering to the inhabitants. Up to date there have occurred 1.700 cases of which 96 have ended fatally, still it does not represent the subsequent suffering of those patients who are recovering, the convalescent period being long and tedious during which the patients require and care and nourishment, and it is to meet this among the poorer classes, that that the Chief Constable considers it an object to which the Cheshire Constabulary might give, and suggests that those willing to do so should subscribe as follows: Superintendents 2s/- each: Inspectors 1s/- each: Sergeant's & Constable's -/6d/-each: This Chief Constable will give � 1. 1. 0. List of Subscribers and amounts to be sent to Head Quarters on 30th October 1897. General Order No 268 19th October 1897 Removals The following removals in Altrincham will take place on the 23rd Instant. PC 292 G. Young from Toft to Knutsford. PC 17 J. Blythe from Knutsford to Toft. General Order No 269 20th October 1897 First Aid to the Injured The chief Constable directs that the following members of the Force will attend Lectures re above, as follows; At: The Technical School Northwich Division at 7pm. on 28th Instant. 3rd Examination PC 120 Bell to attend two Lectures as per G. O. 298/316/94 2nd Examination PC 254 Bell PC 403 Curry PC 401 Wood At: The Technical School Sandbach, commencing at 7p.m. on 25th Instant. 3rd Examination PC 122 Smith Middlewich Division, to attend two Lectures as per G.O. 298/316/94 1st Examination At: Field Road Mission Room New Brighton commencing at 8p.m. on 22th Instant. PC 30 Scriven 1st Examination PC 138 Emsley North Wirral Division PC 410 Newton North Wirral Division PC 5 Parry North Wirral Division PC 147 Watts North Wirral Division 3rd Examination No. 212 Sergeant Fowler South Wirral Division To attend two Lectures as per G.O. 298/316/94 2nd Examination PC 96 Brazendale PC 182 Diskin PC 170 Lowndes At: St. Mark's Mission Room Dukinfield commencing at 8p.m. on 9th November 1897. 3rd Examination PC 70 Parrott PC 215 Lane PC 170 Lowndes PC 258 Johnson PC 50 Hayward 2nd Examination PC 407 Smith Hyde Division 1st Examination PC 198 Pritchard PC 406 Dutton At: The Technical Institute Runcorn commencing at 8p.m. on 11th November 1897. 2nd Examination PC 201 Smith Runcorn Division General Order No 270 22nd October 1897 First Aid to the Injured The chief Constable directs that the following members of North Wirral Division will attend Lectures re above, at a class to be held at Birkenhead, commencing in January next. 3rd Examination PC 355 Broadhurst PC 124 Ellis PC 61 Halliday PC 394 Robinson PC 56 Webb Each to attend two Lectures as per G.O. 298/316/94 2nd Examination PC 405 Crockford PC 278 Deignan PC 408 Hilditch PC 232 Ollerenshaw PC 396 Penny PC 393 Rigg PC 46 Wright 1st Examination PC 115 Rogers General Order No 271 23rd October 1897 Constable Appointed Samuel Robinson having been sworn in before two Justices on 23rd October 1897 is appointed a Constable from that date. General Order No 272 23rd October 1897 Pensions On the recommendation of the Chief Constable the undermentioned pensions were granted at a Meeting of the Standing Joint Committee, held on 23rd October 1897 in accordance with the Police Act 1890. To take effect from 31st October 1897: Superintendent W. Britton Altrincham Division: Pension of �130. 4. 0 No. 274 Sergeant W. Burgess South Wirra Division: Pension of � 54. 2. 8 PC 158 J. Woodrow Broxton Division: Pension of � 52. 16. 0 General Order No 273 23rd October 1897 Promotions and Transfers Promotions Superintendent R. J. McDonald South Wirral Division to be First Class Inspector at �200.0.0 per annum, vice Superintendent Britton, pensioned. Inspector J. Bowyer North Wirral Division to be Second Class Superintendent at �170. 0. 0 per annum, vice Superintendent Mc Donald. Inspector J. Mc Hale South Wirral Division, to be First Class Inspector at � 120. 0.0 per annum, vice inspector Bowyer. No. 64 Sergeant L. J. Croghan North Wirral Division to be Second Class Inspector at �100.0.0 per annum, vice Mc Hale. No. 380 Acting- Sergeant J .R. Dodd Head Quarters to be Sergeant at � 1.13. 3 per week vice Sergeant Croghan promoted. No. 175 Acting- Sergeant W. Parr North Wirral Division, to be Sergeant at � 1. 14. 5 per week including Merit Badge Pay, vice Sergeant Burgess, pensioned. Appointments PC 203 J. Dawson South Wirral Division, to be Acting - Sergeant vice Acting Sergeant Parr promoted. Balance Sheets of the Accounts of Altrincham and South Wirral Division, each duly signed by the two Superintendents concerned will be sent to the Chief Constable on 3rd November 1897, made up to and including 31st October 1897. The Superintendents will also forward to the Chief Constable on the 15th November 1897 a Certificate that they have duly taken over all Accounts, Clothing, Equipment's, Station House Furniture etc. in their respective Divisions. Transfers Superintendent R. J. McDonald from South Wirral Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Altrincham, vice Britton. Superintendent J. Bowyer North Wirral Division to be South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Birkenhead, vice Mc Donald. Inspector J. Mc Hale from South Wirral Division North Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Brighton vice Bowyer. Inspector L. J. Croghan from North Wirral Division to South Wirral Division to be stationed at New Ferry, vice Mc Hale. No. 380 Sergeant J .R. Dodd from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Egremont, and be employed, as Divisional Clerk vice Croghan. PC 1 J.J.Cash from Altrincham Division to Head Quarters, vice Dodd. PC 139 Recruit J. Edwards from Head Quarters to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Altrincham, vice Cash. No. 238 Sergeant J. Jackson from Stockport Division to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Ferry vice Burgess. No. 175 Sergeant W. Parr from North Wirral Division to Stockport Division to be stationed at Hazel Grove, vice Jackson. No. 302 Acting-Sergeant J. Dawson from South Wirral Division to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Parr. PC 123 W. Ellis from North Wirral Division to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Parkgate, vice Dawson. PC 411 Recruit J. Woodward from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Ellis. PC 176 J. Kennerly from Nantwich Division to Broxton Division, to be stationed at No Mans Heath, vice Woodrow. PC 288 J. L. Downes Nantwich Division from Crewe Division to Wynbury, vice Kennerly. PC 316 Recruit J. Brown from Head Quarters to Nantwich Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Downes. PC 112 J. Chatterton from Hyde Division to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Bramhall, vice Smith. PC 28 J. Smith from Stockport Division to Hyde Division, vice Chatterton. General Order No 274 25th October 1897 Estimates for Pay and Contingencies for the Months of December January February 1898 The following are the amounts of the above submitted by the Chief Constable to the Standing Joint Committee on the 23th instant. It will be observed that the Balance due to or from Superintendents on 29th September 1897 has been added to or deducted from the amount required for the first of the utthe amount required for the first of the three months mentioned. Division Month of December Month of January Month of February Total Head Quarters 106 138 137 381 Broxton 196 196 196 588 Altrincham 433 434 435 1302 Eddisbury 189 205 205 599 Nantwich 342 373 372 1087 Middlewich 381 410 410 1201 North Wirral 448 435 435 1318 South Wirral 231 243 243 717 Hyde 377 379 378 1134 Macclesfield 222 228 228 678 Stockport 226 229 230 685 Runcorn 258 247 248 753 General Order No 275 25th October 1897 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 30th Instant: PC 81 T.F. Clague from Altrincham Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Fulshaw, vice Millington. General Order No 276 25th October 1897 Re Thomas Webb The special attention of the Force is drawn to Case No. 212 in the Police Gazette dated 22nd Instant re above and the Chief Constable directs that special enquiries will be made for him. He will most likely be found amongst convicted thieves and poaches. General Order No 277 25th October 1897 Thomas Powell Alias James Miller The special attention of the Force is drawn to Case No. 59 in the Police Gazette same date re Thomas Powell alias James Miller wanted at Longton for housebreaking. As it is probable that this man may attempt to commit similar offences in this County, the Chief Constable directs that all ranks will be on the alert to secure his arrest. General Order No 278 25th October 1897 Weekly List of Discharged Prisoners The Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will report to him what steps they take to acquaint the Constables of their respective Divisions of the description of persons described re above who come to reside in this County or adjoining districts. General Order No 279 25th October 1897 First Aid to the Injured The chief Constable directs that the following members Eddisbury Division will attend Lectures re above, at a class to be held at White-gate School Upper Over commencing 27th September 1897.. 1st Examination PC 117 Gibson PC 119 Waldron PC 381 Ollerenshaw General Order No 280 27th October 1897 Transfer The transfer of PC 112 Chatterton Hyde Division directed in General Order 273/97 is hereby cancelled. The following transfer will take place on 1st November 1897. PC 55 J. Wilding from Hyde Division to Stockport Division to be stationed at Bramhall vice Smith. General Order No 281 27th October 1897 Lunacy Act 1890 The attention of the Force is drawn to General Order 170/89. A copy of the Notices forwarded to Superintendents by the Clerk of the Peace containing the names of Justices specially appointed under the above Act will be given to those in charge of Police Stations to be kept there for ready reference. General Order No 282 27th October 1897 First Aid to the Injured The Chief Constable directs that the following members of the Altrincham Division will attend a Course of Lectures, re above, to be held at the Technical Schools Sale commencing at 8p.m. on 2nd November 1897. 3rd Examination No. 300 Sergeant Barlow No. 71 Sergeant Christian No. 121 Sergeant Millington No. 331 Sergeant Venables No. 123 Sergeant Sumner No. 15 Sergeant Washington No. 345 Act- Sgt Howie PC 86 Carney PC 298 Gidman PC 187 Proctor PC 266 Rigby PC 149 Smith PC 236 Sumner PC 84 Thompson PC 370 Ennion PC 225 Owen PC 377 Passey PC 250 Sharpe 2nd Examination No. 307 Acting Sergeant Bailey PC 32 Mighall 1st Examination PC 139 Edwards General Order No 283 28th October 1897 Removals The following removals in North Wirral Division will take place on the 30th Instant; No. 280 Sergeant Darrock from Upton to New Brighton,vice Bellhouse. No. 280 Sergeant H.W. Bellhouse from New Brighton to take charge of Upton Section, vice Darrock and reside at Woodchurch, PC 289 J. Roberts from Woodchurch to New Brighton vice Webb. PC 56 T. Webb from New Brighton to Nocturum vice Roberts. General Order No 284 29th October 1897 First Aid to the Injured G O. 282 /97 is hereby cancelled. The Chief Constable directs that the following members of the Altrincham Division will attend a Course of Lectures, re above, to be held at the Technical Schools Sale commencing at 8p.m. on 2nd November 1897. 3rd Examination No. 300 Sergeant Barlow No. 71 Sergeant Christian No. 121 Sergeant Millington No. 331 Sergeant Venables PC 86 Carney No. 15 Sergeant Washington PC 187 Proctor PC 266 Rigby PC 149 Smith PC 236 Sumner PC 84 Thompson Each to attend two Lectures as per G. O's. 297/316/94 2nd Examination PC 32 Mighall 1st Examination PC 139 Edwards General Order No 285 29th October 1897 Constable Dismissed PC 258 H. Johnson Hyde Division is dismissed from the Force from 28th October 1897. For; Parading on duty under the influence of drink at Dukinfield Police Station at 7p.m.on 22nd October 1897. General Order No 286 29th October 1897 Constable Discharged PC 407 A. Smith Hyde Division is discharged missed from the Force from 13th November 1897. For; 1. Being under the influence of drink when on duty in King Street, Dukinfield at 12.30am. 9th October 1897. 2. Being improperly dresses in King Street Dukinfield, having lost his lamps and belt. General Order No 287 29th October 1897 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 30th Instant. PC 403 T. Curry from Middlewich Division to Hyde Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield vice Johnson dismissed. General Order No 288 30th October 1897 Removal The removal of No. 280 Sergeant Bellhouse North Wirral Division is hereby cancelled. The following removal in North Wirral Division will take place on 1st Instant. No. 239 Sergeant J. F. Powell North Wirral Division from New Brighton to take charge of the Upton Section vice Darrock and reside at Woodchurch. General Order No 289 30th October 1897 Constables attending Petty Sessions Referring to Memo to Superintendents dated 7th December 1894 directing them, after each Petty Sessions to sign Form S/78 the Chief Constable further directs that Superintendents will enter them thereon the hour at which the business of the Court concluded thus: Business Concluded at 1.15 ........................................Superintendent.................. In addition to the above Superintendents will also enter in the Column "Remarks" opposite the case in which the Constables were respectively engaged, the hour each was dismissed to his Station thus: PC 14 Gerrard dismissed 12 noon PC 64 Edwards dismissed 12. 30p.m. PC 70 Proctor dismissed 1p.m. The Chief Constable has recently observed that Constables have been kept at Court longer than requisite, their time thus being wasted, he wishes Superintendents to understand that immediately the Constables can be dispensed with he must be dismissed to his Station or beats. General Order No 290 30th October 1897 Increase of Pay The following members of the Constabulary will receive the undermentioned Increase of Pay form 1st Instant. Division No. Rank Name Pay Increase per week Pay Increase per annum From 1st Inst. Head Quarters Supt Ch. Clerk Leah � 260.0.0 1st Inst. Altrincham PC 244 J. Myatt � 1. 10. 4 -do- Nantwich No. 78 Sgt E. Carter � 1. 16. 2 * -do- Nantwich PC A7 J. Hodgkinson � 1. 8. 0 -do- Middlewich PC 230 S. Rowlands � 1. 6. 10 -do- South Wirral PC 363 G. Rowlands � 1. 10. 4 -do- Hyde PC 343 W. Nichols � 1. 10. 4 -do- Runcorn PC 220 J. W. Juett � 1. 10. 4 -do- Runcorn PC 201 J. Smith � 1. 6. 3 -do- * Exclusive of Merit Badge Pay. General Order No 291 5th November 1897 Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the Police Register of Licensed Districts: Eddisbury Licensing District: No. 52 Belle Mont Frodsham Lordship Licensee Sarah Parker Hoose No. 84 Wheatsheaf Over Licensee Walter Royston Nantwich Licensing District: No. 37 Black Lion Nantwich Licensee Edward Johnson Northwich Licensing District: No. 22 Robin Hood Buglawton Owners J. Bell & Co. Burton No. 51 White Horse Middlewich No. 56 Cheshire Cheese Middlewich No. 79 Three Horse Shoes Ode Road No. 83 Cricketers Arms Ode Road No. 88 Salamanca Smallwood No. 105 Britania Inn Sandbach Owners North Cheshire & Manchester Brewery Co. Macclesfield Hyde Licensing District: No. 29 Windsor Cottage Dukinfield Licensee Charles H. Hibbert No. 45 Rising Sun Dukinfield Licensee James F. Ashton No. 70 & 75 Church Street Dukinfield Licensee Francis Collier No. 133 Old Red Cock Dukinfield Licensee Thomas Hewwood No. 154 Back Lane Hyde Licensee Richard Carr No. 156 Hoily Brow Hyde Licensee Bridget Jennings No. 159 & 115 Stockport Road Hyde Licensee Edward Clarke No. 197 Gardener's Arms Mottram Licensee Thomas Jackson No.228 Junction Street Newton Licensee William Johnson Prestbury Licensing District: No. 2 Windmill Inn Adlington Licensee Martha Cumberbach No.49 Ash Tree Butley Licensee Thomas Stanhope No. 66 Farmer's Arms Bollin Fee Licensee John Adshead No. 82 Bulls Head Mottram St. Andrew Licensee Hugh Greasty No. 87 Unicorn Inn Prestbury Licensee Eli Mares No. 95 Horse & Jockey Wilmslow Licensee Thomas Thornley No.122 Rose & Crown Wildboarclough Licensee William Lawton Stockport Licensing District: No. 14 Three Turns Bramhall Licensee Clara Jackson No. 17 Woodman Inn Bramhall Licensee Arthur Hurley No. 87 Letters Etchells -in - Stockport Licensee Jane Burgess No. 88 Bulls Head Handforth Licensee James Redman No. 97 Hare & Hounds Marple Licensee George F. Hamnett No. 119 Robin Hood Norbury Licensee Mark S. Clayton No. 123 Tatton Arms Northenden Licensee Anthony C. Flint No. 130 Friendship Inn Offerton Licensee William Booth No. 139 Railway Hotel Romily Licensee Thomas William Turner No.143 Bulls Head Forkington Licensee William Riley No. 144 Dog & Partridge Yeardsley -cum Whalley Licensee Sara E. Shelmeridine General Order No 292 5th November 1897 First Aid to the Injured The names of PC 258 H. Jounson and PC 407 Smith will be struck out of General order 269/97 and PC 403 T. Currey Hyde Division will attend the Lectures at St. Mary's Mission Room, Dukinfield to quality himself for his second Examination. General Order No 293 6th November 1897 Licensed Houses Consequent upon the result of annual Brewster Sessions the following alterations will be made in the Police Register of Licensed Districts: Broxton Licensing District; No. 39 Brown Cow Inn Warerton Removal of License refused by Justices Altrincham Licensing District; No. 65 Beer Off Altrincham Additional Spirits License granted Bucklow Licensing District; No. 18a Knutsford Additional Sweets and Off License granted Eddisbury Licensing District; No. 23 Pickerings -oth - Boat Crowton Renewal of License refused Crewe Licensing District; No. 47 Bee Hive Inn Crewe Renewal of License refused by Justices Leftwich Licensing District; A Wine and Spirits License has been granted to a Grocer. The Wine and Spirits License at Northwich was not applied for by Mr Alcock. Northwich Licensing District; A wine License has been granted to a Chemist and a Beer Off License at Sandbach to Harry Patrick the latter will be numbered No. 117a. Column 1 No. 117 A Column 11 Nil Column 2 Sandbach Column 12 Harry Patrick Column 3 Letters Broadwall Street Column 13 Tied to Owner Column 4 Nil Column 14 Nil Column 5 Nil Column 15 Nil Column 6 Nil Column 16 484 Yards from nearest full license 515 to Beerhouse Column 7 Yes Column 17 Nil Column 8 Yes Column 18 1 to 211 Column 9 No Column 19 New Shop Column 10 John Bebbington Wirral Licensing District; A full license and a Beer Off License have been granted, the former to Walter George Ellery, Leasowe Castle, Wallasey and the latter to Samuel Wolfe, West Kirby. Ellery's will be numbered 196A and Wolfie will be numbered 195A. Column No. 181A No. 195A Column 1 No. 181A No. 195A Column 2 Wallasey Hoylake -cum West Kirby Column 3 Leasowe Castle Letters Column 4 Yes Nil Column 5 Nil Nil Column 6 Nil Nil Column 7 Nil Yes Column 8 Nil Nil Column 9 Nil Nil Column 15 Leasowe Castle Estate Co. Eaton Road Hoylake -cum West Kirby Column 11 Nil Nil Column 12 Walter G. Ellery Sanual Wolfe resides on premises Column 13 Free Free Column 14 75 Bedrooms Nil Column 15 1. Stable 6 Stalls & 2 Loose Boxes Nil Column 16 2558 yards nearest public House, 2554 Yards Nearest Public House 679 yards nearest public House 908 nearest Beerhouse Column 17 1 to 375 Persons 1 to 398 Persons Column 18 Two Wine licenses have been granted to grocers and 1 wine license at Hoylake cum West Kirby has not been renewed, in consequence of Licensee having been granted a Beer Off licensee Wolfe above. South Wirral Licensing District: A beer Off license has been granted to Samuel Burrows Grocer Church Street Cheadle Hulme and will be numbered 69A Col 1 69a Column No 4 Nil Col. 2 Cheadle Col. 3 Grocers Shop Church Street Cheadle Hulme Col. 4 Nil Col 5 Nil Col. 6 Nil Col 7 Yes Col 8 Nil Col 9 Nil Col 10 Samuel Burrows Church Street Col 11 Nil Col 12 Samuel Burrows Col 13 Free House Col. 14 Nil Col 15 Nil Col 16 440 yards Beer On820 yards fully licensed Col 17 Nil Col.18 1 to 226 yards Col 19 Moderate provisions Shop General Order 294 6th November 1897 Constables Appointed George James Cooling, Albert Hodgkiss and Hugh Kenny having been sworn in before two Justices on the 6th November 1897are appointed Constables from that date. General Order No 295 9th November 1897 First Aid to the Injured The chief Constable directs that the following members of Eddisbury Division will attend Lectures re above, at a class to be given at Weaverham School commencing on 16th November 1897 at 7. 30p.m.t. 3rd Examination No. 235 Sergeant Burgess PC 160 Dutton Each to attend two Lectures as per G.O. 298/316/94 General Order No 296 9th November 1897 Transfers The following transfer will take place on the 13th Instant: PC 119 J. Waldron from Eddisbury Division to Middlewich Division to be stationed at Northwich, vice Curry. PC 179 H. J. Lunt from Hyde Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Sale, vice Clague. General Order No 297 9th November 1897 Comparing Footmarks and Impressions The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to Page 27 of the Instructions Book re above, and the Chief Constable directs that whenever cases arise in which it is found necessary to make comparisons, such comparisons must not be made by placing the boot or shoe or other substances over the footmarks or impressions which has been discovered but by the side of it. The comparison should also be made with the boots or shoes of both feet and sevral of these comparisons should be made, and, if possible the corresponding peculiarities of the boots or shoes or other substances with the marks discovered, and not with the impressions made, should be pointed out, and immediately be committed to paper. General Order No 298 10th November 1897 Maidstone Relief Fund The Chief Constable notifies the information of the Force that he has received from the Chief Constable of Maidstone a letter of acknowledgement with deep gratitude the subscription sent by the Chief Constable and members of this Constabulary, amounting to �13. 7. 6 to the "Mayor of Maidstone's Fund" for the relief of the poor sufferer's from the Typhoid Epidemic in that Borough. General Order No 299 10th November 1897 Removals and Transfers The following removals and transfers will take place on the undermentioned dates:- On 13th November 1897 PC368 Dudley Hyde Division, from Dukinfield to Crowden, vice Lunt. 20th November 1897 PC116 Recruit Robinson from Head Quarters to Hyde Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Dudley. PC274 Recruit Worthington from Head Quarters to Nantwich Division, to be stationed at Crewe Division, vice Lloyd. PC258 recruit Lowry from Head Quarters to Hyde Division, to be stationed at Hyde, vice Williamson deceased. General Order No 300 11th November 1897 Service of Children under 13 years and under with Intoxicating Liquor Referring to S. G.O. 143/97 and memos to Superintendents dated 19th July 1897 and 28th September 1897 the Chief Constable directs that this matter will continue to receive careful attention of the Police, who will keep under observation each Licensed House as still supply children apparently under the age of thirteen years old with intoxicating Liquor. Whenever a Constable ascertains that a Licensee has acted contrary to the Regulations passed by the Standing Joint Committee on 1st. May 1897, he will there and then inform each Licensee that the matter has been noted and report the detailed circumstances, through his Inspector or Sergeant, to the Superintendent, who will forthwith send to the Registered owner or his agent and cause to be served upon the Licensee of the House in question, a notice on Div. Form M/14 that such has been reported and that the same will be brought to notice of the Licensing Justices at the next Brewster Sessions. 1000-11-97 Div. Form M/Form Cheshire Constabulary Superintendent's Office ................................. .........................18.... To ................................................................................................................. ................................................of the........................... ..............................owner or Licensee .................................... in the Township of................................ ................................................... It having been reported to me by No .............Constable ...............that a child apparently under the age of thirteen years, was supplied with Intoxicating Liquor at the above Licensed House at.................. hour) .............on..................the .................18... I am directed by the Chief Constable to inform you that the same will be brought to the notice of the Licensing Justices at the next Brewster Sessions to be held at ............................................................................................................... ..................................... Superintendent Sent out as follows:- � Broxton 50 � Altrincham 80 � Eddisbury 50 � Nantwich 80 � Middlewich 50 � South Wirral 50 � North Wirral 80 � Hyde 50 � Macclesfield 50 � Stockport 50 � Runcorn 50 700 In Store: 300 1,000 General Order No 301 11th November 1897 Referring to Instructions No 4 in Div. Form Referring to instructions No 4 in Div. Form D/79 at commencement of Sergeants and Constables, the Chief Constable that leggings will be not be worn till 1st December of this year. General Order No 302 12th November 1897 Leggings on Town Beats Referring to instructions No 4 in Div. Form D/79 at commencement of Sergeants and Constables diaries the Chief Constable directs that Inspectors Sergeants and Constables stationed in the following places:- � Altrincham � Seacombe � Bowden � New Brighton � Sale � New Ferry � Nantwich � Hyde � Crewe � Dukinfield � Northwich � Newton � Hoylake � Runcorn � Wallasey � Weston � West Kirby Will not wear leggings on day patrol, between the 1st November and 31st March, except in wet cold and inclement weather, and the senior Police Officer in charge at the above, named Stations, will be held responsible that orders are given on such days that leggings and Great Coats are to be worn as to ensure uniformity in dress. It must be understood that leggings will be worn on night duty by Sergeants and Constables in the above places between 1st November and 31st March. Night duty will be considered from 8p.m. till 7 a.m. Sergeants and Constables parading for duty between those hours will have leggings on. The foregoing does not in any way refer to the uniform to be worn except on day duty, and night patrol in the districts mentioned and all instructions contained in Div. Form D/19 stand good in all other respects for all Sergeants and Constables of the Force. General Order No 303 13th November 1897 Appointment of Constables The following: - William Rogerson and James Snelson having being appointed Constables and sworn in before two Justices on 18th November 1897 are taken on the strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No 304 13th November 1897 Medical Attendance Referring to General Order 39/90 to the name of Dr Aulay will be substituted for Dr. Barrows (who has left the district) for the Hoylake Section, North Wirral Division. General Order No 305 15th November 1897 Constables Reduced PC239 H. Doyle, North Wirral Division is reduced from �1.11.6 to �1.10.4 per week for two years from 6th November 1897 to for:- 1. Absent from duty from 4p.m. until 7p.m. on 6th November 1897 at Liscard. 2 Under the influence of drink when parading off duty at Egremont Police Station at 7p.m. on 6th November 1897. PC205 R. Waring North Wirral Division is reduced for twelve months from �1.9.2 to �1.8.0 per week for: - 1. Absent from duty from 3a.m. to 6a.m. on 7th November 1897 at New Brighton. 2. Drunk when parading at 6a.m. on 7th November 1897 at New Brighton. General Order No 306 15th November 1897 Telephones The numbers of the Telephones at the following Police Stations have been altered and are now as follows: - Egremont Police Station No 106 Liscard New Brighton Station No 114 Liscard Hoylake Police Station No 62 Hoylake General Order No 307 16th November 1897 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Eddisbury Division will attend lectures re above, to be given at the Old Court Room, Oakmere, commencing on 23rd November 1897 at 6.30p.m. 3rd Examination Superintendent Johnson PC20 Wilson Each to attend as per General Orders 297/317/ 94 2nd Examination PC126 Bennett General Order No 308 17th November 1897 Stealing Poultry As robberies of the above have recently been committed, the Chief Constable drawn the attention of the Constables to General Order; 169/87 and directs that Superintendents will see that the instructions therein are complied with. General Order No 309 19th November 1897 Locomotive Act 1898 The following Locomotive License having been granted, the information given below will be added to General order 171/97. Name of Owner Address of owner of Locomotive Name or mark upon Engine Date when License expires Runcorn Urban District Council Runcorn Improvement Commissioners Wallis & Stevens No 2252 17th November 1897 General Order No 310 20th November 1897 Constable Sworn In The following: - Edward Hughes, having been appointed Constable and sworn in before two Justices on the 20th November 1897 is taken on the strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No 311 23rd November 1897 First Aid to the Injured The following member of the Hyde Division will attend lectures re above, to be given at the St Mark's Mission Room Dukinfield. 3rd Examination, PC 116 S. Robinson. General Order No 312 24th November 1897 Telephones The numbers of the Telephones at the following Police Stations have been altered and are now as follows: - New Ferry Police Station No 77 Rock Ferry Neston Police Station No 12 Neston Little Sutton Police Station No 11 Hooton General Order No 313 25th November 1897 Horse Stealing As cases of the above offence have recently taken place in Cheshire and adjoining Counties the Chief Constable directs that all ranks will be on the alert to prevent further robberies. Owners of horses grazing in fields or kept in outlying places should be requested at once report to Police if such are found missing, so that at no time be lost to get on track if animals be stolen. Constables must understand that every animal reported "missing" must be considered stolen until otherwise satisfactorily accounted for; and make full investigation accordingly without delay after receiving report of robbery. General Order No 314 26th November 1897 Cruelty to Animals The Chief Constable having observed that in some Divisions cases of cruelty to Animals are reported by Constables to the Inspectors of the Royal Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals, with such a view to the latter taking proceedings, wishes it to be understood that he entirely disapproves of such a course, and draws attention to General Orders 121/85 and 48/87 which must be strictly complied with. Whenever it is necessary to report cases to Inspectors of the Society before mentioned the communications must be made by Superintendents themselves. General Order No 315 26th November 1897 Oil for Constables Lamps Referring to General Order 258/97 the Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will be particular in seeing that the Bottles in which samples of the above are absolutely clean and dry before being used, as it has to been found that a single drop of water, which may left in the bottle after being rinsed has the effect of turning the oil cloudy. General Order No 316 26th November 1897 Service of Children of thirteen years and under with Intoxicating Liquor. Referring to General Order 300/97 the Chief Constable directs that only one Form M/12 will be sent to Head Quarters and kept at Divisional Head Quarters respectively in each case, which form will be endorsed as follows:- John Jones Dog & Dart Inn Prestbury ..................... Copy reserved personally (or otherwise) Upon License 21st November 1897 James Edwards Constable 261 ............................. Copy Posted to Messrs Adams & Co Registered Owners 21st November 1897 ................................ Superintendent...................................Date.................... After Superintendents have filled in and signed the Form M/14 they will direct the Constables who first reported the matter, to serve the Form upon the Licensee so that in the event of Justices at Brewster Sessions desiring information the same Constable would be able to state the facts as to the sale and service of the Notice (M/14) as well. General Order No 317 1st December 1897 Cutting and Stealing Evergreens Superintendents will see that the instructions contained in General Order 129/85 are carried out. General Order No 318 1st December 1897 Infant Life Protection Act 1897 60 of 61 Vict: Chap 57 By the above Act of Parliament which comes into operation on 1st January 1898, the Infant Life Protection Act of 1872 is repealed, consequently General Orders 8/85 and 195/96 and Memo To Superintendents dated 19th January 1885 are hereby cancelled. A copy of the New Act is forwarded to Superintendents and will be kept in the Guard Boom for Acts of Parliament, for ready reference as occasions may require. Sections 2, 5, and 8 are the most important, as far as the Police are concerned, and for their information the same are set out below:- Section 2 Reads: (1) "any person retaining or receiving for "hire or reward in that behalf more than " one infant under the age of five years "for the purpose of nursing or maintain "ing such infants apart from their "parents for a longer period than "forty eight give notice, shall within the "said forty eight hours, give notice "thereof to the local Authority" (3) "If any such infant is removed from "the care of the person who has received "the infant for the purpose aforesaid "such person shall forthwith give to "the local authority notice of the "removal, and of the name and address "of the person to whose care the infant "has been transferred" 4. If any such person who has retained or "received, any infant aforesaid omits to give "the said notices, or any of them "or knowingly or wilfully makes or "causes or procured any other person "to make any false statement in any "such notice he shall be guilty of an "offence against this Act" Section 5 "any person retaining or receiving "an infant under the age of two years "not exceeding twenty pounds paid "and without any agreement for further "payment or value for the care and "bringing up of the said infant until "it is reclaimed or of an age to provide "for intself, shall within forty eight "hours of the time receiving such "infant give notice of the fact to the "Local Authority" Section 8 "In case of the death of any infant "respecting whom notice is required "under this Act, the person having the "care of such infant shall, within "twenty four hours of such death cause "notice thereof to be given to the Coroner "of the district within which the body " of such infant lies, and the Coroner "shall hold an inquest thereon, unless "a certificate under the hand of a "registered Medical Practitioner shall "be produced to him, certifying that "such registered Medical Practitioner "has personally attended or examined "such infants, and specifying the cause "of its death, and the Coroner shall "be satisfied by such certificate "that there is no ground for hold- "ing such inquest. If the person " having the care of such infant "shall neglect to give the notice "in this Section mentioned he shall be "guilty of an offence against this Act" The Constabulary will continue to give the subject of protecting children who are transferred by their parents to the care of other persons, and preventing what is known as "baby -farming" their serious attention. Local Newspapers should be thoroughly searched for any notices or advertisements relating to establishments for taking in infants and if any such notice etc. is observed the Constables will at once report the matter to his Superintendent, and if the establishment referred to within his district proceed to make careful and quiet enquiries. If the place in which the advertisement is not in Cheshire a copy of the newspaper containing the advertisement will be sent by the Superintendent of the Division to this Office, and to the Superintendent of the district in which the place is situated. Every care should be taken to find out where children are taken in to nurse etc. with a view to ascertaining whether the provisions of the Act are in any way infringed. Should any Constable have suspicion that infants are being kept at any particular house contrary to Section 2 or 8 he will report circumstances to his Superintendent who will make the necessary inquiries from the Clerk Of the Board of Guardians as to whether the required notice has been given etc. and if not, further enquiries must be made with a view to prosecution, should circumstances justify such a course being taken. By Section 3 the local authority charged with the execution of the Act is the Board of Guardian within their respective Poor Law Unions, but it will be understood that this in no way relieves the Police from the duty of seeing that the provisions are not infringed, and the Constabulary generally will act at all times render every assistance to the Inspectors or other persons as may be appointed by the Guardian for the purpose of inspecting the infants referred to in any notice given, under this Act and for otherwise enforcing its provisions. General Order No 319 1st December 1897 Highways and Locomotives (Amendment Act 1878 417/42 Vic: Cap 77 Section 28 Sub Section 4 of the above Act, which reads as follows:- " The driving wheels of a "locomotive shall be cylindrical " and smooth cylindrical and smooth - soled, or shod with less "diagonal cross bars of not less than three inches " in thickness extending the full "breadth of the tire and the space "intervening between each such "crossbar shall not exceed three inches" has, in pursuance of the powers given by Section 9 of the Locomotives on Highways Act 1896 been varied by Order of the Local Government Board, as set forth below:- "a locomotive may be used "the driving wheels of " which instead "of being smooth soled, are shod with wooden "blocks, subject to the following conditions:- "1"No block shall be less than five " inches in width measured along the " circumference of the wheel. "2."the block shall not be more than "two inches apart similarly measured. "(3) the blocks shall be arranged in "two or more rows and so that a straight "line drawn through the middle "of each block shall pass through the "middle of the interval between the blocks of "the next row. "(4) The width of each block measured "across the circumference of the wheel "shall be such that the sum of the "widths of the blocks shall not be "not be less than the width "prescribed by the Act for the tire:- provided that no "block shall be less than five inches "in width measured as last mentioned. "(5) " the blocks shall work on efficient "springs or " other elastic material, so as "to yield with "the pressure of the weight "of the locomotive but not so that the "surface of the wood block shall be at "any time level with, or depressed "below the tire of the wheel" "(6) No such wheel shall be used "any block of which is so worn that any "metal rim surrounding the block "protrudes beyond the surface of the block". The Constabulary will note that under the order above mentioned Locomotives may now be used, the driving wheels of which instead of being smooth - soled or shod with cross -bars are shod with wooden blocks as laid down in the conditions of the said order. General Order No 320 1st December 1897 Increase of Pay The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned pay increase from 1st instant:- Division No Rank Name Increase of Pay per week Per annum Altrincham PC149 J. Smith �1.9.2 Altrincham PC23 A. Wyse �1.8.0 Altrincham PC32 H.Mighall �1.8.0 Altrincham PC48B. J. Chappell �1.6. 3 Nantwich PC90 J. Roberts �1.9.2 Nantwich PC326 J. Lees �1. 9.2 Middlewich Inspector J. Dodd �125.0. 0 Middlewich No 281 Sgt W. Thomas �1.14. 5 Middlewich PC119 J.Waldron �1. 6. 5 North Wirral PC278 J. Deignan �1.6.10 South Wirral PC335 T. Woollam �1. 9. 2 Hyde PC87 F. Waite �1.10. 4 Stockport PC185 J. Sutton �1. 11. 6 Runcorn Superintendent J. Okell - �180.0.0 General Order No 321 4th December 1897 Pay Sheets, Div. Form A supply of the above Forms as amended is forwarded to Superintendents and the Chief Constable directs that the same will be used from 6th instant. The different rates of pay will not be totalled, but a blank line will be left between each. Stamps, when required to be affixed in the column for that purpose will be defaced by the Constable, after signing drawing an ink line across same, thus ".........." All the columns will be filled in by the Divisional Office Clerks, when making out the Pay Sheet except that headed "name" in which Constables will sign. When necessary two Forms will be used, the totals of the first Sheet being carried to the second. This Form will continue to be sent so as to reach Head Quarters on the Monday morning after the date to which it is made out. General Order No 322 4th December 1897 Appointment of Constable Thomas Fowles having been appointed as a Constable and sworn in before two Justices on the 4th December 1897 is taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No 323 7th December 1897 Transfer and Removal The following transfer and removal will take place on 11th instant, viz:- PC191 P. Farrell from Stockport to Hyde Division from Cheadle, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Pritchard. PC357 J. Richardson Stockport Division from Cheadle to Hazel Grove to act as groom, vie Farrell. General Order No 324 7th December 1897 Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the Police Register of Licensed Houses:- Altrincham Licensing District:- No 141 Letters Sale Licensee Joseph Worthington Eddisbury Licensing District:- No. Wheat sheaf Over Owners: Wilson's Brewery Co. Ltd. Newton Heath, Manchester No. 118 Crown Inn Tiverton Col.11 "Nil" Col.13 Free house Lease Expired Nantwich Licensing District:- No.36 Bridge Foot Northwich Licensee Abel Buckley No.40 Boot and Shoe Nantwich Licensee Thomas Hawtrey Middlewich Licensing District:- No 15 Bridge Foot Betchton Licensee Eliza Lees No. 22 Robin Hood Buglawton Licensee Chas. F. Clarke No. 59 Red Cow Inn Middleton Licensee John Gere No. 77 Thurlwood Cottage Ode Rode Licensee Henry Watson Hyde Licensing District:- No. 184 Red Bull's Head Mottram Licensee John Jackson No. 251 Boy & Barrell Hyde Owners Groves & Whitnell Salford General Order No 325 9th December 1897 Ladder Robberies The attention of the Force is drawn to the Photographs of Henry Allen, Thomas James Stevens and Mark Levy, sent from this office to Divisions on 1st of March 1894 who were sentenced to 5 years P.S. at Reading Quarter Sessions on 29th January 1894, for Housebreaking (by means of ladders) and receiving silver plate etc. They were convicted with two other men, (Henry Muddle (see photo sent to Divisions same date) who was sentenced to 7 years P.S. and a man named "Valentine" who was sentenced to 8 years P.S. Levy was discharged from prison on 11th ult. Lee was weekly List of Discharged Convicts dated 10th November 1897, Office number 13,338. Allen and Stevens will no doubt shortly be liberated. As these men repeat this class of offence, the Chief Constable draws the special attention of the Force to General Order No 344 dated 6th November 1893, and all other orders on the subject, and that Superintendents will impress on all ranks the absolute necessity of exercising the utmost vigilance to prevent a repetition of these offences. General Order No 326 9th December 1897 Transfer The following transfer will take place on the 18th instant, viz: PC150 J. W. Jackson from Middlewich Division to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Cheadle, vice Richardson. General Order No 327 10th December 1897 Transfer The transfer of PC191 Farrell directed in General Order 323/97 is hereby cancelled, he having resigned his appointment in the Constabulary. The transfers of PC357 Richardson and PC150 Jackson directed in General Orders 323 & 326/97 are postponed until 1st January 1898. General Order No 328 10th December 1897 Constable Discharged PC400 William Thomas Rigby Nantwich Division is discharged from 11th December 1897 for being drunk when parading off Special Duty at Crewe on 2nd inst. General Order No 329 13th December 1897 Pay Sheets The above will be made out as follows for the year ended 31st December 1898, and Superintendents will pay their Divisions in each alternate week on Friday and Saturday, and forward pay lists to this Office, with Weekly States due on Monday mornings, viz:- March Quarter 1898 From 1st Jan inclusive to 8th Jan. inclusive No. of days 8 Boot money -/7d from 9th Jan. 22nd Jan. 14 1/- from 10th Jan. 23rd Jan. 14 1/- from 23rd Jan. 5th Feb. 14 1/- from 6th Feb. 19th Feb 14 1/- from 20st Feb. 19th March. 14 1/- from 20th March 31st March. 12 -/11 June Quarter 1898 From 1st April 9th April No. of days 9 Boot money-/8d from 10th April 23rd April. 14 1/- from 24th April 7th May 14 1/- from 8th May 21st May 14 1/- from 22nd May 4th June 14 1/- from 5th June 18th June 14 1/- from 19th June 30th June 12 -/10 September Quarter 1898 From 1st July 9th July No. of days 9 Boot -/8d Money From 10 July 23rd July. 14 1/- from 24 July 6th August. 14 1/- from 7th Aug 20th Aug. 14 1/- from 21st Aug 3rd Sept 14 1/- from 4th Sept 17th Sept 14 1/- from 18th Sept. 29th Sept 12 -/10 December Quarter 1898 From 1st Sept 30 Sept.- 31st Dec. No. of days 9 Boot -/7d Money from 30th Sept. 8th Oct 14 1/- from 9th 0ct 22nd Oct 14 1/- from 23rd Oct 5th Nov 14 1/- from 6th Nov 19th Nov 14 1/- from 20th Nov 3rd Dec 14 1/- from 4th Dec 17th Dec. 14 1/- from 18th Dec. 31st Dec. 14 -/11 The red ink figures showing number at each rate of pay will not be entered in future Pay Sheets. General Order No 330 16th December 1897 Locomotives The following Locomotive License having been granted the information given below will be added to General Order 171/97. Name and address of owner of Locomotive Address Name or mark upon Engine Date when License expires Corporation of Congleton Congleton Corporation of Congleton 14th Dec 1898 General Order No 331 17th December 1897 Locomotives The following Locomotive License having been granted the information given below will be added to General Order 171/97. Name of Owner Address Name or mark upon Engine Date when License expires Neston & Parkgate Urban District Council H.J. Wallis Neston 117 Seaforth Rd Seaforth Neston & Parkgate Local Board No 2978 Manufactured by C. Burrell & Sons of Thetford No 1908 15th Dec 1898 General Order No 332 17th December 1897 Constable Reduced PC216 A. Griffiths Hyde Division is reduced to � 1. 9. 2 per week from 6th December 1897 for being drunk on that date when on monthly leave of absence. General Order No 333 18th December 1897 Transfers The following Recruits will be transferred from Head Quarters on 18th December 18th 1897 PC198 Recruit A. Hodgkiss to Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Ove, vice Waldron. PC36 Recruit H. Kenny to Hyde Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Smith. PC64 Recruit G.J. Cooling to Brockford. Nantwich Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Rigby. PC257 Recruit F. Fowles to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Egremont, vice Brockford. The following Recruits will be transferred from Head Quarters on 1dt January 1898. PC354 Johnson from South Wirral Division to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Morgan. PC378 Morgan from North Wirral Division to South Wirral Division to be stationed at Bromborough, vice Johnson. General Order No 334 18th December 1897 Constable Appointed John Bowyer having been appointed a Constable and sworn in before two Justices on 18th December 1897 is taken on the strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No 335 18th December 1897 Locomotives The following Locomotive Licenses having been granted the information given below will be added to General Order 171/97. Name of owner Address Name or mark upon Engine Date when License expires Garside & Co. Garside & Co. Garside & Co. Buckton Vale Works Stalybridge Do Do J.H McLaren Leeds No 1 No 3570 No 3 16th December 1898 16th December 1898 16th December 1898 General Order No 336 21st December 1897 Locomotives Name of owner Address Name or mark upon Engine Date when License expires Joseph Willis 160 Victoria Street Ashton under-Lyne J. H. McLaren 19th December 1898 General Order No 337 21st December 1897 Transfers The transfer of PC357 Richardson and PC160 Jackson directed in General Order 327/97 are hereby cancelled. General Order No 338 21st December 1897 Merit Badge The following members of the Constabulary are each awarded the Merit Badge to No. 228 Acting -Sergeant J E. Daine, Middlewich Division and PC161 Millington Middlewich Division. General Order No 339 21st December 1897 Distribution Return Div. Form D/8 A supply of the above Form as amended, is forwarded to Divisions, and will be used for future Returns, which will be rendered to Head Quarters, quarterly on the 3rd of January, April, July and October in each year instead of monthly as heretofore. The new Form will also be used for rendering the names and addresses of Constables to Coroners quarterly as per General Order 144/97. Old Form D/8 to be sent to Head Quarters on 3rd instant. General Order No 340 22nd December 1897 First Aid to the Injured The following member of the Hyde Division will attend lectures re above, to be given at St. Marks Mission Room, Dukinfield. 1st Examination PC36 H. Kenny General Order No 341 22nd December 1897 Locomotives The following Locomotive Licenses having been granted the information given below will be added to General Order 171/97. Name of owner Address Name or mark upon Engine Date when License expires John Powell Knowsley Prescot Lion 20th December 1898 General Order No 342 23rd December 1897 Acts of Parliament Copies of the following Acts of Parliament have this day forwarded to Superintendents, which will be kept in Guard Book for that purpose for reference. Children's Dangerous Performance Act 1879 and 1897 Section 3 of 1879 and 1897 "From and after the commencement "of this act, any person who shall cause "any child under the age of fourteen years (extended by 1897 Act to males under the age of sixteen years and females under the age of 18 years) "to take part in any public exhibition "or performance whereby, in the opinion of "a Court of Summary Jurisdiction, the life or "limbs of such child shall be endangered, "and the parent and guardian, or any person "having the custody, of such child, who shall "aid or abet the same, shall severally be "guilty of an offence against this Act, and "shall on Summary Conviction be liable for "each offence to a penalty not exceeding ten "pounds" Section 2 of 1879 Act reads: (1) "Except where an accident causing "actual bodily harm occurs to any child or "young person, no prosecution or other "proceeding shall be instituted for an for an "offence against the Children's Dangerous "Performances Act 1879, as amended by this "Act, without the consent in writing of the "Chief Officer of Police of the Police Area "in which the offence is committed". All offences against these two Acts coning to the knowledge of the Police will be reported to the Chief Constable for his instructions as to proceedings being taken. Police (Property) Act 1897 Section 1 provides that: "where any property comes into "possession of the Police in connection "with any criminal charge, or under xxx "xxx Section 103 Larceny Act 1872, Section 34 "Pawnbrokers Act 1872, a Court of Summary "Jurisdiction may on application by Police "or by a claimant of the property, make an "order for the delivery of the property to "the person appearing to the Magistrate "or Court, to be the owner thereof, if, "the owner cannot be ascertained, make "such order with respect to the property "as to the Magistrate or Court may seem meet" Should Superintendents at any time be in the possession of property coming under the above, they will report circumstances to the Chief Constable and ask for his instructions as to making application to a Count of Summary Jurisdiction with respect to the disposal of such property. Chaff Cutting Machines (Accidents) Act 1897 This Act comes into operation on 1st August 1898. Section 1 requires: The feeding mouth or box of every chaff cutting machine which is worked by any motive power other than manual labour shall, so far as is reasonably "practicable and consistent with the due "and efficient working of the machine "be of such construction or fitted with "such apparatus or contrivance as to "prevent the hand or arm of the person "feeding the machine from being drawn "between the rollers to the knives". Section 2 reads: "The fly-wheel and knives "every chaff cutting machine which is "worked by any motive power other than "manual power other than "reasonably practicable and consistent "with the due and efficient power working of "the machine, be kept sufficiently "and securely fenced at all times "during the working thereof". Penalty on conviction not exceeding �5. Section 6 provides that: "any Constable acting upon the "instruction of an Officer of Police not below "the grade of Inspector may at any time "enter on any premises on which he has "reasonable cause to believe that a chaff - "cutting machine which does not comply with "the requirements of this Act, is being worked "for the purpose of inspecting such machine. Should any Constable have reasonable cause to believe that the provisions of this Act are being infringed he will take steps to so inform his Superintendent or Inspector, who should if possible, accompany the Constable to the premises for the purpose of inspecting the machine but, in the event of such being impossible, the Constable should be provided with a written instruction to enter the premises in the following terms, Viz: I being a Superintendent (or Inspector) of the Cheshire Constabulary, hereby authorise and instruct Police Constable ..........................................to enter the premises of..........................for the purpose of inspecting a chaff-cutting machine, under the provisions of the Chaff Cutting Machine Act1897. Superintendent (or Inspector) ................................. Date ............ Of the above General Order the Chief Constable directs that only one relating to Chaff Cutting (Accidents) Act 1897 will be copied in Sectional Standing General Order Books. General Order No 343 24th December 1897 Transfer and Removal The following transfer and removal will take place on 1st January 1898: PC400 Recruit J. Bowyer from Head Quarters to Hyde Division, to be stationed at Hazel Grove, vice Pritchard. PC129 C. Hayward, Stockport Division from Northenden to Hazel Grove, to act as groom, vice Farrell. General Order No 344 28th December 1897 Table of Fees General Orders 123/92 and 59/95 are hereby cancelled. The Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Home Department having sanctioned the following Table of Fees in pursuance of Section 23 of the Police Act 1890 the same will take effect throughout the County from this date. For execution of warrants, ] Other than warrants of Commitment, each, ] For service of Summonses, ] Orders of Courts of Summary ] Jurisdiction & notices, each, ] It will be observed that in future no fee must, under any circumstances be charged or received, for the execution of warrants of Commitment. This also refers to Commitments already in the hands of the Police. General Order No 345 31st December 1897 Northern Police Orphanage and Police Convalescent Home For some time past a need has been felt for the establishment of an Institution of the above nature within easy for the Police Forces North of England. A most suitable building for the purpose situated at Harrogate, in a fine healthy position, not far from the wells, baths etc. has been secured for �10, 000. It is proposed to divide the home, using part for convalescents (police men only) and the remainder for police orphans of the Northern and Midland Police Forces (County City, and Borough). There would be accommodation for about forty children and thirty adults and when it is found necessary the building is capable of being enlarged. The promoters who are the following:- Patrons: The Marquis and Marchioness of Zetland. Vice Presidents: The Honourable C.G. Legge Captain F. J. Parry. H.M. Inspectors of Constabulary Col. Sir Edward C. Bradford, H.C.B: H C.S.J. The Chief Constables and Head Constable of nearly all the County, City and Borough Police Forces in England and Wales. Hon Secretary: Miss Catherine Gurney. Earnestly desire to raise the purchase money at an early date, and are appealing for donations towards that object and for subscriptions in aid of the maintenance of the Convalescent Home. The Chief Constable has much pleasure in bringing this matter before the Constabulary, as he is convinced that an Institution of this kind, situated at such a well- known health resort as Harrogate must be of great benefit in years to come to Policemen who may unfortunately of all grades and thee overtaken with illness, and find it necessary when recovering to have a change of air etc. so as to make their restoration to health, as complete as possible, but not only in this respect will the Institution be found beneficial but also providing a good home for the children of Constables who may be killed, or die whilst serving, and the Chief Constable feels assured that the appeal for funds will not be made to the Cheshire Constabulary in vain, as no object can be more worthy of their support than that of assisting to provide homes for the fatherless children of departed comrades. As is well known a fund was started in the Constabulary in July 1807 for the purpose of paying the expenses etc. of the members who are medically advised to go to Convalescence Homes, and, it was decided at a meeting of the representatives appointed by Divisions that support should be given to such fund by the following annual contributions:- Superintendents: 2s- / 6d per annum Inspectors: 2s/- 0d per annum Sergeants 1s/- 6d per annum Constables 1s/- per annum It has occurred to the Chief Constable whether the above scale (which is under a farthing per week) so as not only to provide sufficient to meet the requirements of our own "Jubilee Convalescence Fund" but also to permit the sending of a sum to be decided upon, to the new Convalescence Home and Orphanage towards the purchase money and also the maintenance of the Institution. At the present time there is a credit Balance of �88.9 .9 and the Chief Constable thinks it worth considering whether a portion of this say, �55.0.0 might not be given as a donation from the Constabulary towards the purchase of the Home at Harrogate. If members of the Force would be willing to contribute accordingly to the following scale sufficient money would be forthcoming to allow a handsome annual subscription to the new Home, and provide amply for the requirements of our own Convalescent Fund. Convalescent Fund: �. S. d 417. Sergeant's J .P.Cs @ - 1d per week. 1. 14. 9 13. Inspectors @ -11/2d per week. 0. 1. 7 12. Superintendents @ -/2d per week 0. 2. 0 �1 18 4 Making a total of � 100 .0. 0. Per annum. Arrangements could be made for the coppers to be collected from those willing to subscribe every pay day, in which case the giving of same would scarcely be felt. The Chief Constable desires that Superintendents will place this matter before the members So that they may give it their careful consideration and he will be glad if each Division will appoint one representative to meet him (names to be reported on 8th January 1898) for the purpose of discussing this question, in the hope that convenient means may be found to secure a sufficient annual sum for the objects named without being unduly felt by individual subscribers. It will be understood that when representatives attend the conference they should be in possession of the views of their comrades, and come prepared to explain same for the benefit of others so that the best possible plan may be adopted. Whatever is decided upon by the majority of representatives would, the Chief Constable feels assured be cheerfully acquiesced in the by the Constabulary generally, but at the same time it must be distinctly understood by all ranks that the matter of contributing is quite a voluntary one and must be entirely by the men's own free will. The suggestions contained herein are not in any way to be taken as definite or mentioned as such so that opinions may be obtained. Of course it necessarily follows that only those members of the Force who subscribe can expect, should occasion arise, to receive the benefit of the newly established Institution. A copy of the printed Circular forwarded herewith will be sent by Superintendents to each Section.